January 16, 2016

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Myanmar Muslims hope UN envoy’s visit will bring change

Kohli, Jadhav script sensational win

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Organizations last reminder to candidates for withdrawal JCC, CVC WARN CANDIDATES; NCD TO HOLD PUBLIC RALLY; CPO TO TAKE ACTION; LHJAC APPEALS

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Rahul Gandhi & Navjot Sidhu

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): The Congress on Sunday shifted to top gear in poll-bound Punjab with former BJP stalwart Navjot Singh Sidhu joining its ranks and the party approving fielding of bigwigs to fight Badals in the elections.

Sidhu will contest from Amritsar East where his wife is the sitting MLA right now. Earlier today, Sidhu met Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi at the latter’s residence after which the party issued a statement welcoming the former cricketer into its fold. Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh will file his nomination from Lambi against Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal while Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu will take on Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal in Jalalabad.

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): A day before January 17, the last date for withdrawal of nominations, various tribe organisations and councils have reaffirmed their total opposition against the state government for brushing aside their concerns and going ahead with the February 1, 2017 elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and also issued last reminder to all candidates to withdraw nominations.

Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) of Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) on Sunday made a clarion call to all NPF party candidates of Dimapur to come out from the hiding and to immediately withdraw nominations for the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election 2017. If the candidates fail to comply with the appeal, they would be expelled from Dimapur jurisdiction, JCC asserted.

CNTC comprises of Ao, Sema and Lotha tribe and the recently formed JCC was also joined by Western Chakesang Hoho (WCH) and Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO).

Addressing media persons here on Sunday, JCC convener Supu Jamir, co-convener Vek-

hosayi Nyekha and secretary Renbo Ngullie, informed that the resolution was adopted at a meeting between Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), CNTC and JCC on Sunday at Lotha Hoho-Ki Dimapur. They said other candidates from Dimapur had expressed willingness to withdraw their nominations if the NPF party candidates comply with the call notice of NCD, CNTC and JCC. Meanwhile, CNTC and JCC under the banner of NCD resolved to organise a mass public rally in Dimapur in the event of non-compliance of the unanimous resolution at an appropriate time after January 17.

Ward 18 candidate asked to immediately withdraw: JCC has also directed NPF party candidate of Ward 18, Aphien Pame to immediately withdraw her nomination failing which the three apex body warned of stern action. They maintained she was not eligible to contest as she falls under the Rongmei community.

CVC, 16 tribal units issue ‘last warning’: Chumoukedima Village Council (CVC) along with leaders of 16 tribal units of Chumukedima town on Sunday decided to issue the “last notice/ warning” to candidates under its jurisdiction to withdraw nomina-

tion papers by January 16, 2017.

CVC chairman, Razouvotuo Chatsu in a press note informed that CVC and the 16 tribal units held a meeting on January 15 at Chakhroma Public Organisation Hall and unanimously resolved to issue the last notice and adopted several resolutions.

Citing the “undertaking bond” letter, signed by the candidates who were yet to withdraw nominations, CVC warned that if they failed to comply with the last notice, they would be expelled/ excommunicated from Chumukedima area. The house has advised the candidates to “treat this warning notice with all seriousness, that no, undesired, ugly consequences could happen”.

CVC, the tribal units and neighbouring villages have also appealed to the state government to postpone the ULB elections until the issue was thoroughly deliberated, rectified and reach a desirable settlement. While urging the government to listen to the cries of the Naga people, CVC cautioned that the public may instead learn from the present issue and “stop supporting the party who rules by iron hand.”

CPO to take action: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has expressed gratitude

on all candidates who had filed their nominations but withdrew as per CPO resolution. Further CPO through its vice president Ariyi Nienu and press secretary Wekhrope Marhu has urged Chozuba Range Public Organisation (CRPO) and Phek Area Public Organisation (PAPO) to “immediately submit” antecedents of “every defaulting candidates” to CPO office by January 16, 2017 for implementing its resolution “with immediate effect”.

CPO has also directed all area presidents, VCCs, GBs, Phek Town Youth Society and ward chairmen to assist the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) for detailing youths during the course of taking action against the “defaulters”. CPO has directed all the area/range president(s) and executive council members to reach its office on January 16, 2017.

CPO also cautioned that it has been marking those “who have become incendiary in playing bigger roles behind the screen against the wishes of Chakhesangs, all through this period of turmoil over ULB election.” CPO warned that it will not remain “silent” over their activities and to realise it on time.

CYF directives: In pursuance to the CPO resolution,

Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has asked the respective area/ range president, village council chairman, youth president/chairman and GBs to mobilize and depute volunteers to the designated places on January 17 at 10 a.m.

According to CYF president Welete Kapfo and general secretary Chubutse Kapfo, Pfutsero Town Youth Forum, Chokhri area, Chozuba area, Sekruzu area and Western Chakhesang Youth Organization would be deployed at Chozuba town. In Phek town- Khezha/Kuzha area, Razeba Range, Centre Chakhesang, Chizami area, Phek area, Tizu area and Chakhesang Youth Organisation Kohima would be deployed. Further, CYF warned that necessary action would be initiated against organization failing to comply with the directive.

LHJAC appeal to candidates: Lotha Hoho Joint Action Committee (LHJAC) comprising of frontal organizations and villages on Sunday, at a meeting held at Lotha Tribal Council Hall, “unanimously resolved” to once again appeal to the candidates from the community to immediately withdraw their candidatures for the civic body polls in the larger interest of the Lothas and Nagas in general.

In a press note, LHJAC said the committee adopted a fourpoint resolution which would be imposed, if any candidate failed to withdraw his/her candidature for the ULB polls-- i. Lotha public will not recognize his/her status even if elected/elected unopposed and will not co-operate him/her; ii. Lotha public will bar him/her from having affiliation with any Lotha organizations including presently held posts or status; iii. Lotha Public will with immediate effect de-recognize his/her membership as a Lotha along with his/her entire family members from Lotha community, and iv. For any eventuality in this regard, the concerned candidate/s will be fully accountable and the LHJAC will not be responsible.

Further, LHJAC has questioned the NPF Central leadership for issuing stern warning to candidates of other districts (not to withdraw nominations) when the party had failed to even file a single candidate in Kohima and Mokokchung districts.

“Isn’t the directive itself a mockery?” LHJAC wondered, saying NPF candidates and NPF leaders of other districts should blame their central leadership for the misleading directive.

USLP to stand Organizations, parties support civic body elections Civic poll: Opinion of people in Mkg

by Jan 14 ENPO Correspondent with their own separate duties to perform and thus ENLU, ENGOA, ENWO oppose ENPO stand State BJP directive NPF Zbto responds resoltuion Staff Reporter MOKOKCHUNG, JAN there was no question of State BJP unit has issued Against the backdrop of apex tribe ficers Association (ENGOA) DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) at a joint consultative meeting with Eastern Sumi Hoho, Tikhir Tribal Council, Kiphire District GB’s Association and Ward Chairmen of Kiphire Town on January 15, 2017, unanimously resolved to support ENPO meeting resolution of January 14, 2017 to oppose ULBs election within its jurisdiction.

Therefore, the house has directed the candidates to withdraw their nomination papers on or before January 17 as per the undertaking duly signed by the individual concern on January 6, stated USLP vice president, Tsilise Sangtam and general secretary R.Tsitongse in a press statement.

In the event of failure to comply with the directive, the Hoho’s, GBs Association and Ward Chairmen of the town should not be held responsible, the release said.

ENPO on January 14, 2017 had resolved to oppose the urban local bodies (ULB) elections (in principle) within its jurisdiction and asked the Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) to withdraw from Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR).

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DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Close on the heels of the resolution of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) which had on January 14, reaffirmed to oppose the civic polls and also directing the Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO) to withdraw from NMA’s JACWR, three frontal organisations of eastern Nagaland have come out to oppose their apex body and thus indicating a rift within.

Apparently as part of the government’s effort to thwart attempts to derail the civic polls, minister of health and family welfare, who is also the convenor of Eastern Nagaland Legislators Union (ENLU), P. Longon held an emergency meeting with the three organisations at his residence Sunday.

The joint statement of the three organisations-- ENLU, Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Of-

and Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO)-- was handed to the media.

In their joint statement, the organisations expressed “displeasure” with ENPO’s January 14 resolution on the ground that it was made without consultation or knowledge of the frontal organisations under ENPO. Further the three organisations resolved “to strongly abide by the ENPO’s January 4 resolution wherein it was resolved to leave the decision of holding of ULBs elections to concerned tribal bodies of eastern Nagaland.”

The organisations have therefore appealed to people of eastern Nagaland to go ahead with the civic polls as per the decision taken by respective tribal bodies. Further, they warned that the signatories of January 14 ENPO resolution would be held responsible of any untoward incident on any individual, particularly during civic polls.

a directive to all BJP candidate not to withdraw their candidature, instead asked the candidates to be committed to their goals of winning the elections to serve the people of their wards devotedly.

The directive was issued by state president Shri Visasolie Lhoungu in accordance with central directive, stated BJP unit general secretary (media) & spokesperson, Jaangsillung Gonmei in a press statement.

It further asked the candidates not divert their attentions and warned of action against those violating the directive as per the party’s constitutional provisions (anti-party activities). Meanwhile, BJP Central observers have also taken note on the strong positive response of the women candidature and urged all to create an equitable society in line with national as well as international human rights efforts.

organisations opposing the scheduled elections to town and municipal councils asking all candidates to withdraw, the ruling NPF has dug its heels to counter the opposition by reaffirming to press on with the decision to hold the elections.

Responding to Sumi Hoho asking all candidates who filed nominations for election to town council to withdraw on or before January 17 and also alleging that NPF working president Huskha Yepthomi and parliamentary secretary Hukavi Zhimo forcibly led in filing nomination papers on January 6, 2017, NPF Zunheboto president Akavi Sumi has clarified the position with regard to the scheduled town council election.

Akavi pointed out that as resolved and supported by Sumi legislators, the party paraded its candidates at the Returning Officer’s office on the same day at 2.40 pm in presence of Sumi legislators and Sumi Hoho officials.

To the insistence of Sumi Hoho on all candidates withdraw their nominations, Akavi said NPF party and the legislators were only upholding the undertaking between Sumi legislators, party and Sumi Hoho on January 11,2017.

15: Amidst all the hype that has been going around on the issue of Nagaland Municipal and Town Council election, several individuals have come out to express their views on the issue.

Talking to an individual who wished not to be name, also a member of the land owners board (Lika), said he was about to file his nominations from his ward but decided not to file, heeding to the call of the apex body and other organizations against it.

He clarified that it was not that the people don’t want local bodies to be set up for development but that some contents in the Municipal Act were detrimental to the very social fabric and customary essence.

He added that since time immemorial Ao men and women were relegated

women being prejudiced or treated as inferior beings.

He lamented that the implementation of reservation for Municipal and Town Council would directly infringe on the social setup and customary practises.

On the land and building tax which the govt had omitted from the Act recently, he expressed apprehension that the very word “omission” cannot be termed as deletion from the act.

He also added that the landowners and All Ward Union Mokokchung had decided not to allow the system of having advisory board to Mokokchung Municipal Council like before where only the handpicked persons were nominated as advisors from the ruling party.

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More opposed to Indo-Myanmar border fencing State EC clarifies to NPCC D I M A P U R , JA N 1 5 (NPN): Opposition to border fencing along IndoMyanmar international boundary grew louder, as Wolam Nyukyan (New Pangsha) Students’ Union (WNSU) and Konyak Union Eastern (Myanmar) strongly objected on the ongoing construction project, alleging that it was a policy to create division among the Naga family.

WNSU president Hangching M Thai and general secretary K Khulim demanded immediate withdrawal of the ongoing survey of border fencing at ITC Dan Pangsha. The union claimed that Khiamniungans were living as one and knew no boundary, but after imaginary line was drawn, the core sentiments of one blood ancestral relation of Khiamniungan have been wounded.

The student body asserted that the construc-

tion was to create division among the Khiamniungans living in two separate countries.

The union also termed the move of the two countries was to bring “filthy sentiment, hatred and dissection instead of development”.

Therefore, the union asserted that the two countries should think of the road condition, network and media coverage and other public institutions faced by the people living in the area, rather than construction of fencing in the name of development.

It further asked both the governments to atleast construct road with 10 feet width instead of cutting 20 feet width fencing trench, as the area which has been called International Trade Centre road has become motorable for only twowheelers.

WNSU also accused

Myanamar government of ignoring the plea of the people by carrying out the construction works and dismantling the area. It therefore, warned of consequences, in the event the Myanmar authority continues to ignore the plea of the people.

WVSU also appealed to the governments of India and Myanmar to refurbish the dismantled area by planting trees.

Asserting that regardless of development, the people in the area have been living in peace for past decades, the WVSU said that fencing would ignite war and bloodshed between the Naga people living on both sides.

Konyak Union Eastern (Myanmar): Konyak Union Eastern (Myanmar) has backed Khiamniungan Tribal Council and rejected the Myanmar government’s claim that the construction

of fencing was to protect the border area people and for development. Instead, the union alleged that the Myanmar government was trying to fool the Naga people.

The union president, S.A. Khotai and general secretary, K. Akham H Konyak vowed that it would never accept the move to fence the border, as it would deprive the inherent rights of the Naga family from communicating with each other.

It questioned both the governments as to why it was applying cruel and divisive policy, when they have neglected the Naga people on both sides of the border in all sphere of human necessities.

Konyak Union Eastern also asserted as boundary demarcation agreement in 1967 between India and Myanmar government there shall be free entry

and exit in Naga land on account of Naga living in both sides. However, the union contended that the border fencing was erected without the consent of the land ownership and had been “posted by aerial survey alimented.”

The union claimed that the before India and Myanmar got freedom and before the proposal for the erection of pillars, they were the land owner from time immemorial and that it was their rights to stop and prohibit such activities.

Further, the Konyak Union Eastern also praised all NPGs and civil society for raising their voice against the issue.

It also requested all Naga pioneers and civil society to co-operate and protect the rights of the Naga based on common Naga history and customary law.

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): State Election Commission (SEC) on Sunday has issued a clarification, stating that the date of nominations for the ensuing election to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was extended as per the election programme.

SEC’s clarification came after NPCC accused NPF-led DAN government of misusing the power on the process of conducting elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and the commission of violating the election process. In this regard, SEC Sentiyanger Imchen reminded NPCC that under Rule 20 Section 7, the commission can “vary, modify and alter the election programme, which also included extension of date of nomination”.

According to Imchen, the SEC extended the deadline on the request of the state government after it found that candidates were restricted from filing nominations due to bandh imposed by various organizations on January 7 (last date of filing of nominations) irrespective of whether it was holiday or not.

He further said, SEC also confirmed from Returning Officers and district administration.

Therefore, the commission in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 30 of the Nagaland Municipal Council, and in “superintendence, direction and control” after considering all relevant aspects on the issue, had decided to extend the date of nominations to offer another opportunity to the candidates to file their nominations.

In view of the above, SEC expressed hope that the issue would be put to rest and urged all political parties, candidates and general public to cooperate with the SEC to conduct free and fair elections.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 16

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Agartala Nice with plenty of sunshine

26 8

Aizawl

Nice with plenty of sunshine 22 3

Guwahati Partly sunny and nice Imphal

25 8

Nice with plenty of sunshine 24 3

Itanagar Mostly sunny and not as warm 22 9 Shillong

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Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice Mkg

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Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler Wokha

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Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil and others after unveiling the jubilee monolith.

D I M A P U R : Po c h u r y Catholic Women Association (PCWA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary under the theme, “The reward for doing good is life (Pr. 10:16)” at St. Xavier Parish Church, Meluri village, from January 13 to 16.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over

by Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil with over 10 priests concelebrating with Bishop.

Bishop while speaking on the occasion applauded the office bearers of the PCWA for organizing such a beautiful and grand celebration. Bishop, referring to the first reading of the

day from the book of Leviticus, said that repentance, release, renewal, restoration and re-dedication were the key elements of the anniversary celebrations.

Bishop further said that the celebration should be an occasion to remember the past with gratitude, live the present with passion and look to the future with hope. He urged the audience to commit oneself newly and totally to the faith of the Church, for which our forefathers suffered and bore witness, so that we would be filled with the fullness of God. Other speakers on various topics were Rev.

Frs. Jaison Thomas, director Pastoral Centre, Dimapur, Solomon Kevishi, asst. priest, Meluri, John Latsütho Poji, administrator, MSW, College Dimapur, and Vilanuo Angela, president, NCWA. Rev. Fr. Solomon Vizo, parish priest, St. John the Evangelist Church, Khonoma, released the anniversary souvenir. During the short felicitation programme there were speeches from the Bishop and the vice president of CAN. Gifts were presented to the invited guests. Thozuvi anchored the programme and Caroline proposed the vote of thanks. Bishop also

blessed the newly elected office bearers of PCWA. The celebration would end with a thanksgiving mass on January 16.

The anniversar y monolith was blessed by the Bishop and inaugurated by Rev. Fr Mathew Keemattam, a former parish priest of Meluri. Others who attended the occasion included John Tselise, ADC, Meluri, James Kikon, EAC, Phokungri, Y. Tatu, EAC, Phor, Police OC, Meluri, VCC, GBs, Meluri, village leaders, CAN members, dignitaries, priests and sisters from different parishes and other participants.

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news in brief Kohima DPDB meeting: Monthly Kohima District Planning and Development Board meeting for the month of January has been scheduled on January 16 at 10 a.m. at the DPDB Conference Hall. All the DPDB members of Kohima District have been requested to attend the meeting.

LCC general meeting: Lotha Colony Council (LCC) Dimapur has convened general meeting on January 18 at 9 a.m. at its council hall. All members have been asked to attend the meeting as various issues pertaining to the welfare of the colony would be deliberated and resolved.

Revival & healing convention: Church leaders from Kohima city Nagaland Christian Revival Churches (NCRC) would be jointly organizing a “Revival & Healing Convention” from January 19 to 22

at Rüzhükhrie Govt. Higher Secondary School ground, Kohima. Speakers of the programme would include Rev. Dr. Paul K. Ariga, President All Japan Revival Mission, Japan and Dr. Joram, director, Mission Out-reach, Arunachal Pradesh CRCC. Service timings would be at 4 p.m. from 19 to 22 January evening services and at 10 a.m on Sunday morning. There would be special prayers for the sick in every service.

NCD emergency meeting: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has convened an emergency meeting on January 16 at 2 p.m. at the Naga Council office, N. L. Road. All Naga councillors/GBs/DUCCF/DNSU have been requested to attend the crucial issue meeting positively. Action plan would be chalked out in regard to urban local bodies election boycott.

C & SS conducts financial literary camp

DIMAPUR: To promote the cause of financial literacy/inclusion, one day Financial Literacy Camp (FLC) supported under FIF managed by NABARD was conducted on January 6, at Chakpa village, organized by Care and Support Society (C&SS), Mokokchung in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, Mokokchung and sponsored by NABARD. At the programme, NABARD, DDM, S. Amarjit Mangang shared the importance of financial inclu-

sion. He briefly highlighted Farmers Club, SHG/JLG, WCC & KCC programme, PMMY and Stand Up India Scheme. Mangang further shared about digital transaction. He explained in detail the importance of doing digital transaction and advised the villagers to get Rupay Card so that they could do cashless transaction. He also shared about digital wallets, internet banking and *99# portal to the villagers.

Bank of Baroda, Mokokchung, manager

Nahphoa, shared the importance of banking, savings, financial planning.

He shared various financial services offered by the banks for the general public. Nahphoa further highlighted about PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY in details.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by C&SS managing director Imchawati Kichu, welcome address was delivered

by Chakpa Village Council (CVC) council secretary Moluba.

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ACME Club initiates free coaching class Collective responsibility needed for development: DC Kma

DDEO Dimapur and headmistress GHS Kuhuboto along with students and members of ACME Club.

DIMAPUR: Free coaching class for class X students of Government High School, Kuhuboto initiated and sponsored by ACME Club Kuhuboto commenced on January 9 in the premises of GHS Kuhuboto.

A press note by ACME Club Kuhuboto president, Semato J. Assumi stated that DDEO Dimapur, R. Amongla Jamir while delivering short speech encouraged and appreciated the initiative taken up by the club.

She reminded the students in particular that success came only through hard work and determination. Jamir also assured that needs of the school

would be looked into and to provide necessary assistance for proper functioning of the school.

Super visor KTBC, Mughalitoli Kappo SS invoked God’s presence and Jasper V. Aye, member ACME Club chaired the programme. Welcome address was delivered by president ACME Club, Semato J. Assumi.

Addressing the gathering headmistress GHS Kuhuboto, Apokla Long-

kumer highlighted the current status and problems faced by the school and also appealed to the community and public leaders present to extend help in delivering quality education to the students. Vote of thanks was delivered by vice president, H. Ayito Yeptho.

The programme concluded with benediction pronounced by Vikali Jakha, women pastor NCRC Kuhuboto.

D I M AP U R : D e p u t y Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan, IAS during his visit to Kohima Village on January 13 said that it was the responsibility of every individual to bring development in the village, the district and the State as a whole.

During the visit the DC Kohima also held a meeting with residents of Kohima village at Kohima Village Council Hall, stated DIPR report.

He therefore urged all the individuals concerned to have collective responsibilities and work together to provide opportunity for the youth and make the district a better place for the next generation.

Rajesh also stressed on the importance of preserving ones’ culture, custom and tradition, which he said was like a root of a tree without which a tree cannot grow. The DC further assured his support and cooperation to the village and to deliver his best ability to bring new opportunity towards the development of the district.

T h e D C a l s o ex pressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the vil-

of administration in days to come.

Head GB Kohima Village, P. Khel Chairman and KVYO president also shared their views, suggestions and plans for the benefit of the district people.

The meeting was attended by Kohima Village Council, Chairman and colleagues; Head GB and D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r, K o h i m a , R a j e s h Soudararajan, IAS speaking at the meeting during his visit to Kohima at KVC hall. (DIPR) lage people for the warm welcome. Soudararajan said his first visit to village in Nagaland was Kohima Village in 2012 and said that the village has set an example as the face of the state with its developed infrastructure and property.

Kohima Village Council chairman, Medoselhou Keretsü, who also spoke, extended warm welcome to the deputy commissioner on behalf of the village.

He gave a brief highlight of the village history and also shared the concern and wish for the development of the Kohima town of being the ancestral land owner of the town. Ex-

pressing happiness over the selection of Kohima city for fast development under the Smart City Mission, the Chairman requested the DC to expedite all the developmental work in order to transform it into a reality.

He also reminded that KVYO has a number of new programme and further sought his cooperation for the accomplishment of the new program and also assured the village council’s cooperation in matters

GBs; Kewhimia Mechü Krotho, President and colleagues; Kohima Village Gazetted Officers Association, President and colleagues; Kohima Village Youth Organisation, President and colleagues and Kohima Village Students Union, President and colleagues and other wellwishers.

MISSING

White Dog wearing orange coloured jacket with small white prints.

Responds to the name JESSY. Last seen running below B.O.C Area. Kohima. Twenty thousand reward will be given to finders.

Any information please contact the numbers given below. Finders requested to keep her safe and Contact. 9436060987 / 9436423819 / 9436405434 / 9436004471.

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DIMAPUR: Satakhami Ku q h a k u l u D i m a p u r (SKD) has condemned the bomb blast at the residence of one of its member Hokuto Zhimomi on January 12 saying it was “greatly annoyed by the unfortunate incident.”

In a condemnation note, president SKD, Er. Kughaho Zhimomi said, though no one was injured through the providence of God, the act of putting lives of innocent people in danger by the perpetrators of such mindless act of cowardice with the intent to unleash fear and terror should be rooted out.

In this regard, Satakhami Kuqhakulu Dimapur has urged upon the law enforcement agency to book the culprits and award befitting punishment as a future deterrent to those miscreants who harbour crime.

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Top ministers, Army chief review Manipur situation

Javadekar blames Mnp govt for failing to end blockade

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): Top central ministers, along with security officials, today reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur where a 75-day long economic blockade on national highways has crippled normal life.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other top officials closeted for an hour to discuss the situation in the Northeastern state.

Notably, Attor ney General Mukul Rohatgi was also present in the meeting, leading to speculations of central government mulling some legal action. The Ministers and top officials discussed how to reopen the blocked National Highway 2, the lifeline of landlocked Manipur, and restore normalcy, official sources said.

The top priority of the central government is now to reopen NH-2 which connects Manipur from Assam through Nagaland. While the other highway, (NH37), is reopened, the Centre wants to reopen the NH-2 too as early as possible,

the sources said. Assembly election in Manipur is scheduled for March 4 and 8 and around 20,000 central security personnel have been sent to the northeastern state keeping in view the security situation in the wake of violence following the economic blockade imposed by the Union Naga Council (UNC) on the National Highways since November 1. The UNC has imposed the economic blockade on NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) and NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam) that serve as lifelines for the landlocked Manipur.

While NH-37 was partially reopened, there is no traffic movement on NH-2.

In a stern message, the Centre had told the Manipur government last month that it cannot escape responsibility for the “humanitarian crisis” arising out of the economic blockade by a Naga group and must work to end it, while making it clear that nobody will be allowed to take political advantage of the situation.

Home Minister Singh had written twice to Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh asking him to ensure reopening of the highway but it did not yield any result.

UDP president blames cops for spurt in rapes

Rs. 6.95 lakh cash in new notes seized in Manipur

S H I LLO N G, Ja n 1 5 (Agencies): UDP working president Bindo M. Lanong blamed police apathy in cases of crime against women and children for the low rate of conviction and the sudden rise in the crime in the Meghalaya.

Speaking to The Shillong Times on Saturday, Lanong said many times rape accused are not punished harshly and they get away in a matter of few months since police do not take interest in such cases.

“In many cases, police do not take cognizance and are slow. This multiplies the crime… If police officers take interest and responsibility in such cases, half the battle is won,” Lanong said while reacting to the growing cases of crime against women and children in the State.

The UDP leader further said lower courts should be stronger while dealing with rape cases and disposal of cases has to be fast.

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IMPHAL, Jan 15: Cash amount of Rs 6.95lakh in new Rs.2000 and Rs.500 currency notes was seized by a static surveillance team of Bishnupur district on Saturday night, around 8:30 pm in the poll-bound state of Manipur.

Bishnupur SP H Jogeshchandra while confirming the seizure Sunday said that the money was seized from the vehicle of a person identified as NL Paite hailing from Churachandpur district.

A police source said that Paite is a contractor and the money was detected while he was proceeding toward Churachandpur from Imphal.

The money has been handed over to a flying squad team formed in connection with the ensuing elections in Manipur in the presence of income tax officials.

Both the authorities have initiated investigation

Centre funds for Akhaura ICP devp Agartala, Jan 15 (Agencies): Central government has sanctioned the project to Tripura for constructing cafeteria, open theatre, gallery and conference block at Akhaura Integrated Check Post to facilitate the viewers of joint parade by the BSF and BGB at the Indo-Bangla Border.

Tourism minister Ratan Bhowmik said here today the first installment of project has been released by the centre as part of the DPR. Rs.18 crore had been sent to build up infrastructure for viewers of joint parade and to introduce light and sound system at Ujjyanta Palace.

The state will complete both the project with this fund within next two years.

He further informed

that another four star hotel will be constructed at the outskirt of Agartala. Construction Company Nagarjuna will construct the hotel at Agartala Airport road.

The company has purchased two and half acre land for the purpose.

The minister alleged that Archaeological Survey of India has not taken initiative to developed Unokoti after approval of Rs.1 crore by the State for the purpose and added the income from tourism has been affected after demonetisation.

“We have not introduced online payment yet at tourist spots except a luxury guest house in the city. As a result, the tourists lodging has been reduced substantially,” Bhowmik added.

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Imphal, Jan 15: Union human resource development minister Prakash Javadekar Sunday blamed Ibobi led government for failing to end the United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored economic blockade on National Highways in Manipur.

Addressing a news conference here, Javadekar said that “since the economic blockade started, 40 additional companies have been provided for opening the national highways.”

He added that 175 companies of CPMFs were with the Manipur government to handle law and order, insurgency and internal security situation.

However, the state government is not utilizing the CPMFs deputed by the Centre, said Javedkar. He also gave a detail of the steps being taken up by the Centre to restore normalcy in the state.

There was a tripartite meeting called by the Union ministry of home affairs with UNC and Manipur government on

into the seizure after lodging an FIR. The authorities are investigating for the source of money and the purpose of transporting large amount of money.

The model code of conduct for the ensuing polls to the state Assembly came into force from January 4 after Election Commission of India (ECI) announced two-phase poll schedule for the state on March 4 and March 8.

EC, as part of its measures to curb the use of black money in the polls, has deployed ‘expenditure observers’ drawn from central revenue services like income tax and the customs and excise departments.

In order to keep a tab on movement of huge cash and expenditure by the candidates and political parties during polls, election authority in Manipur had already formed static surveillance and put into service from the last few days.

November 15. However, Manipur government did not participate in the talks, he said.

After Union joint secretary (North East) took stoke of the situation on December 14 and 15 last, HMA wrote to state chief minister ensuring all assistances from the Centre to open the highways and restore supplies in the state.

In the letter, Union home minister even requested the state government to discharge its constitutional obligations by opening the national highways, he recalled.

Later, Union minister of state for home, Kiren Rijiju visited on December 23 and held a meeting with the chief minister regarding opening the highways by utilizing all the forces, Javedkar asserted.

The statement of the Union HRD minister was in response to the allegation made Ibobi led Congress government that the Centre was not discharging their ‘constitutional duties’ to end the ongoing economic blockade or re-open the highways.

S H I LLO N G, Ja n 1 5 (Agencies): Meghalaya Government, which has not given up on its smart city dream, is once again working on its plans to make an updated bid for the project.

Officials said the Government is updating its plans with new components and the process of consultation and necessary review are on. According to the officials, the Government will resubmit its proposal to the Centre in March. “The updated plan will also be put up in the public domain for suggestions and views,” the officials said. Shillong could not qualify for the smart city project on three occasions.

The upcoming shortlist, the announcement date for which is not known, will be the final one and if Shillong cannot qualify, its dream to have a smart city will be over. The State is sceptical about the funding of the project and had earlier made it clear that it would not be possible for it to take up the smart city project unless it is made 90:10. The matter was also taken up with the Centre. Shillong was among the 23 cities and towns from among various States and Union Territories which were given the opportunity to participate in the ‘Fast Track Competition’ under the Smart City Mission.

Tripura popularising orchid cultivation as income alternative

Agartala, Jan 15 (Agencies): Tripura Forest Department has started an orchid cultivation-cum-training centre at Gandhigram in the outskirts of capital Agartala under the Sadar forest range.

The prime idea behind the centre is to promote orchid cultivation throughout the state especially in the rural areas and to create employment opportunities.

The credit for this trend is attributed to the growing demand of orchid around the globe, and which in turn can give high return.

With suitable agro-climatic condition, fertile soil, abundant moisture and sub-tropical climate that offer immense scope for production of a wide variety of orchids, the Tripura Forest Department on experimental basis has started the orchid centre.

A greenhouse facilitated with the latest techniques in orchid cultivation has been created with convergence of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) fund within the forest nursery at Gandhigram.

Along with the locally available wild varieties several other commercial viable orchid species have

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Itanagar, Jan 15 (Agencies): Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday promised more road projects worth Rs 50,000 crore to Arunachal Pradesh that will include a 1841-km frontier highway along the state’s international boundary with China.

Inaugurating four highway projects worth Rs 935 crore that included the state’s first four-lane highway, Gadkari also said that there would be no dearth of funds for road infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

“All road projects in the state worth Rs 50,000 crore will be completed before the government at the Centre completes its first five-year term,” Gadkari said, promising to sanction Rs 50,000 crore more for a number of road projects submitted by the state government.

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Tripura popularising orchid cultivation as income alternative. been collected from Dar- been collected from outside jeeling and Guwahati at the and we are being taught centre where people with how to take care of them training in orchid cultiva- using coconut fibers, vitation are also getting knowl- mins and water. If we can edge on market linkages. grow them properly then The prime cause for popu- we shall be profitable as larising orchid cultivation they can fetch good return. is to create alternate liveli- We are taking training for hood opportunities in rural around two months,” said areas and for improving the Manik Das, progressive standard of living of the orchid farmer. unprivileged section.

Most of the trainees, The forest department who earlier were engaged to encourage and devel- in cultivation of vegetables op entrepreneurial skills or dependent on forest, among the youth is not have found orchid cultivaonly providing free training tion more lucrative since for in-depth knowledge in they are sold at a high the field but also providing price in markets across free plant materials, fertil- the country and even have izer and pesticides. high demand in the abroad “All these orchids have market. b. Shri Charles Lotha President, Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) 3. Harmony : Conference Choir 4. Topic: “Resolute Affirmation” Interactive Hour Moderator : Mr. Sakulemba Jamir, Diphupar

********************************************************** 05:00 PM 19th January 2017 EXTRAVAGANZA Venue: Ngur Tempang Lenden, Changtongya Students’ Union

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Introductory Guest Shri S.I. Jamir Advisor, Urban Development, Nagaland & Former President AKM Opening Ceremony Changtongya Students’ Union

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: Office Bearers : Rev. I. Wati Jamir, Pastor Changtongya Baptist Church 2. Introduction : Mr. Imlinungba Longkumer Info & Publicity Secretary, AKM 3. Welcome Note : Shri Imnakumzuk Longkumer Chairman, Village Council Changtongya 4. Harmony : Conference Choir 5. Greetings : a) Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Nagaland b) President, ENSF 6. Special No. : Ao Students’ Union Dimapur 7. Speech : Introductory Guest *********************************************************** 19th January 2017 INAUGURAL SESSION 09:30 – 11:30 AM Chief Guest Shri Nuklutoshi Hon’ble Minister, Election, National Highways & Mechanical, Nagaland Chairperson : Miss. Sashinungla 1. Invocation

: Shri Toshi Sanglir Youth Secretary ABAM, Impur 2. Harmony : Conference Choir 3. Presidential Address : Mr. L. Jemti Longchar President AKM 4. Exhortation : a. President, Ao Senden b. Mr. Subenthung Kithan President NSF 5. Special No. : Ao Students’ Union Delhi 6. Presentation : a. Educational Promotional Trust Award Committee b. Corpus Fund Committee 7. Speech : Chief Guest

********************************************************** 01:00 – 3:00 PM 19th January 2017 EVENING SESSION Speaker Rev. Dr. Wati Aier Principal, Oriental Theological Seminary Dimapur Chairperson : Shri N. Akok Longkumer Former President, AKM 1. Special No. : Ao Students’ Union Kohima 2. Exhortation : a. Smti. Moachila President, Watsü Mungdang

********************************************************** WORKSHOP 20th January 2017 Session I 09:30 – 11:00 AM (Combine) Moderator Smti. Anenla Jamir, AIR Kohima “Importance of Choosing the Right Career” Shri Amba Dev. & Policy Advisor and Executive Director, SDFN Harmony Conference Choir “Personality and Soft Skill Development” Smti. Wapangla Imchen Asst. Prof. (HoD) Dept. of Management, C-Edge College, Dimapur Session II 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Group I – Civil Services Moderator Smti. Roselinda Longchar Inspector of Taxes, Mokokchung Resource Persons Shri Sentilong Ozukum NCS EAC Monyakshu Mon, Nagaland Smti. Nukshimatong NCS EAC Tuensang, Nagaland Group II – Technical Profession Moderator Smti. Limasenla Jamir Asst. Prof. Jubilee Memorial College, Mokokchung Resource Person Er. Imnameren Executive Engineer Feeder Roads Division, Tuli Group III – Entrepreneurship and Media Moderator Shri Yutsung Imchen Principal, Model Higher Secondary School, Mokokchung.

Resource Persons Smti. Watila Longkumer Proprietor Naro Ki, Dimapur Shri Limalenden Longkumer President, Mokokchung Press Club Session III 01:00 – 03:00 PM (Combine) Interactive Hour – Moderators “Integrating the Right Values” Shri Supu Jamir Advocate President, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur ********************************************************** 05:00 PM 20th January 2017 VALEDICTORY SESSION Valedictory Guest Shri Imkong. L Imchen Hon’ble MLA, Nagaland & former President AKM In the Chair : Office Bearers 1. Committee report : a. Resolution b. Nominating c. Executive 2. Special No. : Ao Students’ Union Shillong 3. Speech : Valedictory Guest 4. Acknowledgement : a. Shri. Merenzulu Jamir, Convener, AKM Planning Committee b. Shri. P. Onen Longkumer Convener, Changtongya Planning Committee 5. Oath taking of new office bearers 6. Speech : a. President incoming b. President outgoing 7. Parting tunes : Conference Choir Vision 68th AKM Conference Khar Students’ Union “EXTRAVAGANZA” i/c Mr. I. Meren Kichu, Culture Secretary, AKM

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Over 1,600 died due to extreme Jallikattu supporters continue Gen Rawat warns soldiers not weather conditions in 2016: IMD protests in TN; many detained to air grievances on social media

On Saturday a second jawan, Nursing Assistant Naik Ram Bhagat expressed concerns against discrimination in another video in which he said, “It is not just his pain. It is the pain of the whole Army.”

Last Friday in his first formal media address since taking over as Chief, Gen. Rawat strongly defended the ‘sahayak’ system and announced a “suggestion and grievance” system to be put in place at all formations through which soldiers could reach him directly without their identify being disclosed.

Navy inks `20 crore contract to lift INS Betwa

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (Agencies): The Navy has inked a contract worth almost Rs 20 crore with an international salvage firm to lift the 3,850-tonne frigate INS Betwa, which had tipped over at the Mumbai naval dockyard on December 6, killing two sailors and

injuring 14 others.

Concurrently, the Navy has also completed its board of inquiry (BoI) headed by a Rear Admiral into the unprecedented mishap, during which the Brahmaputraclass frigate “slipped from her dock blocks”, tilted and then crashed flat on her

left (port) side while being undocked during a maintenance refit, said sources.

“Strict action will be taken against the personnel, including the dock-masters, found guilty of lapses. But the BoI findings will have to be confirmed by higher authorities, first by the

Western Naval Command at Mumbai and then by Navy headquarters in New Delhi,” said a source.

With the main naval dry dock at Mumbai blocked by INS Betwa, the Navy wants the frigate to be salvaged and made battle-ready to re-join the fleet as soon as possible.

The salvage firm, Resolve Marine Group, has sought a month to mobilise its resources from different places as well as build the “required rigs and sponsons” for the complicated operation. “It should take another month after that to make the frigate upright,” said the source. The mishap apparently occurred due to the miscalculation of the “load distribution equilibrium” required in the complex and delicate undocking procedure, leaving the frigate heavily damaged with at least 25% flooding in its compartments, as was reported by TOI earlier.

Civic poll: Opinion of people in Mkg He further added that if at all there should be an advisory board to MMC, then it should have enough quota and representatives from respective wards of the town.

Meanwhile, talking to Ao Senden acting president C. Angang Jamir, he also echoed in similar terms regarding women saying that Aos had never treated women as inferior but rather practised equality of men and women from the forefathers.

According to C. Angang, when there is reservation of women, it depicts women in a very low status in the society. On land and building tax issue, he asserted that in Nagaland, the land belonged to the people but once the Municipal Act gets implemented, the land would no more belong to the people but to the state.

Angang also expressed dismay that the state assembly

just decided to go ahead with civic polls without proper consultation with the people. He said that the respective MLAs should have consulted their respective hohos before passing the bill.

On the other hand, Dr. Imlirenla, former president of Watsü Mungdang, when asked to give her comments on this issue, said 33% women reservation does not infringe on culture and traditions, rather it’s purely a developmental aspect of a town, she opined. She also commented that the issue could have been sorted out if all parties concerned sat across the table and find options for a solution.

She further added reservation was not a permanent, but rather it was to give women a chance in this field of politics “as right now the Naga women stands at nil level”. She concluded saying that “where Naga women go, Ao women will follow”.

Gov lauds IndiGo airlines

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has lauded the IndiGo Airlines for launching ‘Akhiri Ahuti’ a social service, in association with Delhi Police, where the airlines would ferry bodies of people from the North East who die at Delhi free of cost to their home state.

In a letter to the Aditya Gosh, president and whole time director of Indigo Airlines, Acharya said: “I value your care for North East people. We all are one.”

He noted that the “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in action, was a great relief from both financial and emotional point of view for the North East people.

The Governor on behalf his behalf, the state government and the people of Nagaland conveyed sincere thanks to the airlines.

A group of people are seen participating in Jallikattu despite ban on such sporting events at Karisalkulam village in Madurai. 2 for Jallikattu in Madurai district.

A police officer said they were maintaining strict vigil in such localities.

Police stations have been alerted to prevent any attempt to hold Jallikattu, the officer added.

The die-hard supporters of the sport along with major political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance

for conducting Jallikattu after the Supreme Court imposed a ban on it.

On Saturday, 149 persons were detained in Madurai district for staging protests against the ban.

The Supreme Court on Thursday had said it could not give its verdict on Jallikattu before Pongal.

DMK Working President M K Stalin had led a protest in Chennai on Friday in this regard.

Bihar boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 24

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (Agencies): The death toll in yesterday’s boat tragedy in Patna rose to 24 today, NDRF said.

More than half a dozen are still missing after the boat carrying 40 people from Sabalpur Diara en route to Gandhi Ghat in Bihar’s Patna capsized yesterday. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy. He also announced an ex gratia from the PM’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured in the incident.

Meanwhile, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has blamed Bihar state government for the boat tragedy. “Arrangements should have been more robust, inquiry will expose loopholes and defaulters will be caught,” Prasad told

ANI. Reportedly, the death toll from the tragedy is likely to increase. Separate teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) have been deputed to the site of the mishap since yesterday and rescue operations are underway. Yesterday, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar ordered a high-level investigation into the mishap. He directed the state’s principal secretary of disaster management, Pratyay Amrit, Patna DIG Shalin and Patna DM Sanjay Kumar Agrawal to rush to the site of the mishap and personally monitor the rescue operations. The CM also announced an ex gratia to the next kin of deceased persons at the earliest. As per Bihar government guidelines, an amount of Rs 4 lakh is paid as ex gratia to the kin of persons killed in any kind of disaster.

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M a d u r a i , Ja n 1 5 (Agencies): People hoisted black f lags at Palamedu village for not allowing them to hold Jallikattu.

Amid protests against the ban on Jallikattu, police on Sunday detained several people at various places in some southern districts for attempting to organise the bull taming sport.

Police said youths were detained at Mudakathan, Alanganallur, Palamedu and Vilangudi in Madurai district, at Nallampatti in Dindigul district and Pottuchavadi in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu for trying to hold the sport defying the apex court ban.

People hoisted black flags at Palamedu village for not allowing them to hold Jallikattu in connection with Pongal festivities and local temple functions, they said.

Shops at several localities remained closed and black flags were also hoisted at Alanganallur.

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Jawan Naik Bhagat came out in support of the BSF jawan, Tej Bahadur Yadav, who complained against the food being provided to them in a video put on Facebook which went viral and forced the government to investigate the incident.

“BSF jawan has spoken is absolutely right… I have an apprehension that whatever the enquiry take place in BSF Jawan’s case will be made to go against him only… I want that something wrong should not happen with this fellow,” he said.

Talking of similar conditions in the Army Naik Bhagat said, they only get a part of their entitled rations.

“We are being given upto 40 per cent of the menu allotted to us. Don’t know where the rest of the rations goes to?

This not only me, but every jawan of the Army wants to express, but where to speak, no one knows,” he said.

He also seconded Lance Naik Singh on the treatment of jawans employed as orderlies.

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Gujarat and Maharashtra registered 87 and 43 deaths due to heat waves respectively.

Cold wave claimed 53 lives in the country.

Lightning claimed more than 415 lives and the worst hit were the eastern states of Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Odisha alone recorded more than 132 deaths due to lightning while 43 deaths occurred in Maharashtra.

IMD last year started issuing summer and winter forecasts with heat wave and cold wave warnings.

After two consecutive droughts, India last year had a normal monsoon, but several parts of the country witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall, causing flooding in many areas.

More than 475 lives were lost in floods and thunderstorms. Bihar alone saw nearly 146 deaths due to flooding between July 25 to September 3.

2016 saw four cyclonic storms in Bay of Bengal, the major being severe cyclonic storm Vardah, which killed 18 people in Tamil Nadu.

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New Delhi, Jan 15 (Agencies): After a second video of an Army jawan alleging discrimination by officers surfaced on social media, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday warned of action against those using the route to air their grievances instead of going through the regular channels.

“A few colleagues are using social media to draw the media’s attention to their problems. It affects the morale of the jawans and thereby the Army...

You can be held guilty of a crime... and get punished,” Gen. Rawat warned while addressing the Army Day parade in Delhi Cantonment.

Last week Lance Naik Yagya Pratap Singh of 42 Infantry brigade expressed his grievances against the sahayak (orderly) system in the Army and how soldiers were forced to “wash clothes, polish boots and walk dogs” for seniors. He said that he was being victimised by his superiors for complaining against it.

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 (Agencies): More than 1,600 people died due to extreme weather conditions across the country last year, with severe heat wave claiming the largest chunk of the total deaths at 40 per cent, followed by flooding and lightning.

The IMD said 2016 was the warmest year ever recorded, globally as well as in India. Phalodi in Rajasthan recorded 51 degrees celsius, highest ever recorded in the country.

January and February were the warmest winter months ever, according to IMD, which records weather patterns since 1901.

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ays of media hype over the Sahara- Birla payoffs scam became history after the Supreme Court rejected the plea for a probe by a special investigation team (SIT) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other politicians on allegations that two companies paid Rs 65 crore to him ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha poll. Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan said he was disappointed with the Supreme Court for rejecting his plea for probe into the seized CBI documents pertaining to alleged payoffs. While dismissing the petition, a division bench of the Supreme Court comprising of justices Mishra and Amitava Roy termed the diaries and documents recovered a “loose sheets” not admissible as evidence. They also contended that probes cannot be held against people holding high constitutional positions without cogent material. The Sahara Group and an Aditya Birla Group company allegedly made massive payments to prominent Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress politicians in 2013-14 and 2012 respectively, according to a set of documents bundled along with an application in a pending writ petition filed by citizen collective Common Cause. Among others who figured in these documents were BJP’s LK Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Ravi Shankar Prasad; Samajwadi Party’s Mulayam Singh Yadav, BSP chief Mayawati, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Sheila Dikshit, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh, Raman Singh, CM of Chhattisgarh and Shaina NC, the treasurer for BJP in Maharashtra. According to a latest report, the purported “Sahara Diary”, now in SC, names more than 100 leaders across the political spectrum as recipients. The PIL in the apex court filed by the NGO Common Cause - which Bhushan represents – sought a SIT probe into the documents allegedly recovered by the Income Tax department in connection with raids on the Sahara and Aditya Birla groups in 2013-14. The documents allegedly list huge payoffs to several high-profile politicians .Both Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have cited the documents to level corruption allegations against PM Narendra Modi.

The fallout of the Supreme Court’s rejection is the only the case some evidence emerges the court’s order will ensure that such evidence will not be valid for any investigation. granted that the Supreme Court deemed computer diaries, entries, emails and excel sheets as not meeting the requirements of the evidence act. However that charges as serious and involving very high profile politicians is on the expected that the law should have looked into this aspect in order to unearth the truth. It may be also pertinent to note that the CBI has been dragging many high profile people including politicians on the basis of similar notings.

Allegations made against politicians may or may not be motivated and it is only an impartial probe which can bring out the facts. The allegations of payoffs as mentioned above had been made by earlier by Mamata Banerjee and last December by Rahul Gandhi. Therefore, the stand taken by the Supreme Court in comparison with various probes

by CBI seem to suggest that there are different yardstick being applied on corruption.

DailyDevotion Do You Walk In White?

We were buried with Him…that just as Christ was raised from the dead…even so we also should walk in newness of life. —Romans 6:4 No one experiences complete sanctification without going through a “white funeral” — the burial of the old life. If there has never been this crucial moment of change through death, sanctification will never be more than an elusive dream. There must be a “white funeral,” a death with only one resurrection— a resurrection into the life of Jesus Christ. Nothing can defeat a life like this. It has oneness with God for only one purpose— to be a witness for Him. Have you really come to your last days? You have often come to them in your mind, but have you reallyexperienced them? You cannot die or go to your funeral in a mood of excitement. Death means you stop being. You must agree with God and stop being the intensely striving kind of Christian you have been. We avoid the cemetery and continually refuse our own death. It will not happen by striving, but by yielding to death. It is dying— being “baptized into His death” (Romans 6:3).

Have you had your “white funeral,” or are you piously deceiving your own soul? Has there been a point in your life which you now mark as your last day? Is there a place in your life to which you go back in memory with humility and overwhelming gratitude, so that you can honestly proclaim, “Yes, it was then, at my ‘white funeral,’ that I made an agreement with God.” “This is the will of God, your sanctification…” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Once you truly realize this is God’s will, you will enter into the process of sanctification as a natural response. Are you willing to experience that “white funeral” now? Will you agree with Him that this is your last day on earth? The moment of agreement depends on you.

Quotes

Knowing is not enough; we must apply.

Willing is not enough; we must do. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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he note-ban is to change the course of economy and politics in 2017. It has raised aspirations further and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to deliver at a more feverish pitch.

The hype on demonetisation has also overshadowed many of the credible performance of the Modi government.

While many problems everyday are highlighted on the travails of people at bank counters, business stagnation, loss of wages, RBI’s forecast of 0.5 percent GDP fall; the performance of the government on international front, highway construction, dole denial or decision making remains in the backdrop. An overloaded media and government publicity machinery simply chose to ignore the most significant assault on the US and China.

It also ignored whether the tough demonetization can change the future economics and diplomacy.

The US Congressional Research Service (CRS) has virtually conceded that the hike in US visa fees, that affect employability of Indians in the US, is inconsistent with General Agreement in Trade and Services (GATS) obligations, evolved in the

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Round one seems to be Modi’s Uruguay round in January 1995.

The CRS has come out with its study as the Modi government in March 2016 dragged the US to World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) dispute settlement body for increasing fees for H1B and L-1 visa categories. India has stated that the move would impact India IT professionals. India has alleged that the US is violating internationally binding agreement, GATS. The CRS says that one potential outcome could be a WTO determination that disputed statutes are inconsistent with GATS. It is a simple admission that despite friendship with Obama, Modi is correct and can change the WTO paradigm.

The broad CRS hint may lead to intense diplomatic dialogue by the new Donald Trump administration and pursue India to move out of the WTO dispute resolution in lieu of cut in visa conditions for Indians. If the US loses the case in WTO, it would have to open up its doors to everyone including the Singaporeans, Chileans and other disliked Latin Americans.

India along with Indonesia has also sent strong messages to China for resolv-

ing disputes in the South China Sea. The message calls for utmost respect to the convention establishing international legal order of the seas and oceans (UNLOCS).

India also opposed China’s rail-road cargo service with Nepal as it hits sale of Indian goods. No wonder China has also protested India’s $ 1 billion aid to Mongolia and termed it “bribe”.

It even went on to tell Shivaji India that if it opposed Nepal link, it could face endless trouble.

China’s support to Pakistanbacked terrorists like JeM chief Masood Azhar is an international irritant.

Modi has tried to ensure energy security through deals in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, Mozambique and the US by his whirlwind tours.

The Modi government’s steps are considered bold and strategic by international experts. His move at making India a partner in US defence strategy is to boost critical production.

This may help India gradually o get into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). It may be recalled that in July, 2016 India became the member of the

Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), considered a precursor to the entry to NSG. His government’s rescue missions in West Asia – Operation Rahat – exemplified that bold initiative can change perceptions about India.

Nobody possibly knew that choking terror funding was so easy. Jammu and Kashmir and Chhattisgarh see unprecedented solutions.

Terrorists are Sarkar on the run, stone pelting stopped and Naxalites take the safe route of surrender as their cash evaporates. It would not only change the development discourse but would also reduce expenses on policing – possibly equal to the cost of printing new currency notes and destroying the old ones – almost Rs 30,000 crore.

Yes, the cash crunch has thrown new challenges to the rural economy. Agricultural markets saw a sharp drop in trading volumes. Small farmers who require funds sold their kharif produce at a discount. Modi has started thinking in terms of farmers and kisan credit cards but the latest National Sample Survey (NSSO) says that 52 percent farm families have an average debt of Rs 47,000.

Note-ban certainly is a bold decision to move away from 1991Manmohanomics.

It is an experiment that is likely to become the anchor for future discussion on Indian economy. Modi is accused of changing rules over 60 times in 50 days (Nov8 - Dec30). The detractors see it as flip-flop while others view it as the adaptability of a non-rigid government to suit the practical needs.

That has prevented the opposition cash on the supposed discontent over noteban. Delhi’s Times of India on Dec 29, 2016 headline says, “Round one seems to be Modi’s”. This is proven by the “joint” opposition’s rejection of Congress as the automatic leader of the antiBJP campaign. The political circles still are apprehensive of the scam tainted Congress, or “which”, to quote Rajmohan Gandhi (Indian Express, Dec 27), “did not or could not fight corruption…

Modi seems closer to cultural revolutionaries of the Right and Left”.

Digitalisation has its problems. It is expensive.

Security is lax. Even Infosys chief Nandan Nilakeni says that each transaction costs Rs 5 to 15 or more on e-wallet and much more on debit and credit cards.

But it is fast. Overnight it has catapulted India into digital age, a promise the 2016-17 budget made, a big leap since computerization

by Rajiv Gandhi. Prudent Modi is expected to make it inexpensive, secure and people friendly.

Modi has to bring farms and farmers into focus in the budget. He has to ensure when production rises farmers investments are protected and middle men do not thrive in difficult situations.

Note-ban is a great gamble. Modi has to win it for all - rural folks, urban workers, and the industry. He has to send banks on feverish pitch after large lenders to end bad loans.

People want to see him succeed in a globally challenged economy. They want him to take care of their travails, decide on floor deposit interest rates at 9 percent so that their money value remains intact, do away with income-tax, highway tolls, make people cash rich and cut bank transaction costs.

More money into people’s hands is the panacea for pacing up economy.

Many hints are there that Modi wants to do. The country expects that 2017 becomes a landmark in Indian economy.

Post-mortem

The debate on reservation for women My personal opinion on the

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he reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies has become an issue that has rocked the State of Nagaland. Social Organizations and individuals have voiced their protest against the reservation for women, averring that the same is against the customary practices and laws of the Nagas.

The common ground for the protest is that the reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies is in violation of Article 371A of the Constitution of India which protects the customary practices and laws of the Nagas. As a member of the legal fraternity and as a Naga, I have concerns about the views expressed. Each of us, as citizens of the State, in relation to issues of Public importance, must be careful about voicing informed opinions. We are all too familiar with the penchant of the Nagas for indulging in articulating less than informed public opinions and the consequences arising therefrom.

With due respect to all social organizations and individuals, I write this article to share my opinion on the debate.

The Constitution of India is one of the longest Constitutions of the world. It contains 395 Articles and 12 Schedules. Parliament has the power to amend the provisions of the Constitution from time to time. By the 74th Amendment, which came into effect on 01-06-1993, Parliament incorporated Part IXA in the Constitution of India. This Part of the Constitution is in relation to the Municipalities, and comprises of Articles 243P to Article 234ZT. Article 243T, in this Part, provides for the reservation of one third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality, for women. The said Article then delegates to the State Legislatures the power to enact Laws to give effect to the reservation.

Article 234T of the Constitution is therefore the foundation for the reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies. What needs to be understood is that, the reservation for women has not been brought about by an Act of Parliament or an Act of the State, but through a constitutional provision viz, Article 243T. At the cost of repetition, for emphasis, the reservation for women is provided by a Constitutional provision and not through an Act passed by Parliament or the State Legislature.

Those opposed to the reservation for women cite their reliance on the protection afforded by Article 371A of the Constitution of India. One cardinal principle in the interpretation of Status is that, the provisions of Law must be read in the entirety and not on piecemeal basis. Article 371A begins with a non-obstante clause, which most opponents of reservation for women vehemently quote time and again.

For a proper understanding of the said Article, the relevant portion is quoted hereunder. “[371A. Special Provision with respect to the State of Nagaland:(1) Notwithstanding anything in this constitution:a) No Act of Parliament in respect ofi) Religious or social practices of Nagas,

ii) Naga customary law and procedure. iii) Administrative of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga Customary Law, iv) Ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides ” Referring to the introductory sentence “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution”, most of us have the opinion that this sentence has application to all laws framed by Parliament. However, a reading of the entire Article would show that this sentence is qualified and relates to firstly, Acts of Parliament and secondly the said Acts of Parliament in relation to the subjects mentioned in Clauses (i) to (iv). The emphasis in this Article is therefore, “Acts of Parliament”. Acts of Parliament are passed under the enabling Articles of the Constitution.

The argument with regard to reservation for women and customary practices and laws vis-à-vis Article 371A must therefore be understood in the constitutional context. Article 371A is in relation to the Acts framed by Parliament and its ambit does not cover the Articles of the Constitution itself.

By the very incorporation of Part IXA and Article 243T thereof, in the Constitution of India through the 74th Amendment, the issue of Women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies is no longer debatable in relation to Article 371 A. Whether or not women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies violates Naga customary practices and laws is itself a debatable issue.

However, with the incorporation of 243T in the Constitution of India, the said debate has been effectively removed from the purview of Article 371A. This would mean that those who protest against women’s reservation as violative of Article 371A of the Constitution of India, are actually protesting a non -issue.

In the year 2012, the State Assembly adopted a resolution to exempt itself from the purview of Part IXA of the Constitution of India. An objective assessment of the said resolution would disclose that the State Legislature lacked the competence to exempt itself from the purview of the said Part of the Constitution of India. Parliament alone is competent to exempt the State from the said Part or any other Part of the Constitution of India.

This anomalous situation was corrected by the State Legislature in the year 2016. Drawing a simple analogy, can a father become the son and vice versa? In the scheme of the Constitution of India, no State Legislature has the competence to exempt itself from any Part of the Constitution of India.

Since the women’s reservation which came into effect in 1993 was not implemented by the State, the women, through their organization approached the Hon’ble High Court.

The Single Bench of the Hon’ble High Court directed the State Government to implement the provisions of Part IXA and Article 243T with regard to women’s reservation. This

direction was issued holding that Article 371 A has no application in relation to Article 243T. In appeal by the State, the Division Bench of the Hon’ble High Court set aside the judgment of the Single Bench and allowed some time to the State to examine the matter. The matter went up to the Hon’ble Supreme Court and this case is still subjudice.

The Central Government as well as the State Governments derive their authority from the Constitution of India. The constitution of India is the fountainhead of all laws enforced within the Indian Union. Article 243T is a part of this fountainhead and it is the duty of the State of the Nagaland to give effect to its provisions. Therefore, beginning from the year 1993, it was the duty of the State Government to give effect to the provisions of Article 243T. The exercise in this regard was taken by State Government with the introduction of the Nagaland Municipal Council Act 2001. This Act passed by the State Legislature carries out the delegated duty of the State to implement the provisions of Article 243T of the Constitution of India. The misconception in the minds of the people in general is that, by the passing of this Act, the State itself provided for reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies.

The bottom line is that, whether it is the current Government or any other succeeding Government, the implementation of Article 243T is a Constitutional mandate. There is a huge distinction between a Constitutional mandate and a Statutory mandate. In the larger context, it must be appreciated by all of us that the State Government has a duty to carry out its Constitutional as well as Statutory mandates and any failure in this regard would be tantamount to a breakdown of the Constitutional machinery.

In Conclusion, I urge all the social organizations and individuals who are opposing women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies to objectively examine the matter afresh. As citizens of the country and the State, we are bound by the Constitution and the laws framed thereunder. Our objections and protests in relation to issues of governance must be based on the principles of the Rule of Law. Every society must progress and our society has progressed from the villages to towns and cities. In the process, we have adopted the democratic form of Government with elected representatives. We have undertaken a voyage of development and growth. The customary practices and laws of the Nagas is still protected and we have institutions in this regard in the villages. Many of the institutions that we have adopted, strictly speaking, are alien to the customary practices and laws of yesteryears. In addition to the proposition that reservation for women is not a subject covered

by Article 371A of the Constitution of India, it is perhaps time for an attitudinal change in our mindsets.

Reservation for women has come to stay whether we like it or not and we should bury our difference and look to the future.

Kakheto Sema, Sr. Addl.

Advocate General, Nagaland

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hough I am also a beneficiary of this so called Indian state of Nagaland and my late father was also a former employee of the state and fed us from his salary from the state, BECAUSE I later discovered that this Indian state was achieved through treachery and trickery at the expense of Naga Blood and Naga tears, I disassociated myself from it. After this discovery, I never cast my vote for its perpetuation. And far from thinking that this corrupted state of Nagaland is the ultimate fulfillment of all Naga dreams, I have always considered the Nagaland state of India as a farce and a shadow of the real thing which is self rule. And because of these facts which were exposed in my book “Uncovering the Political lies that have covered Indo- Naga political history from the 1940’s to the Present,” I had kept my mouth shut even though I could clearly see that the present Municipal elections controversy is headed for a headlong collision course. It will again be a collision of Naga people’s wishes AGAINST the wishes of some opportunist and pragmatic Nagas with the support of the Government of India and its constitution. The pro-ULB supporters can perhaps be called the Second 16 Point Agreement coterie.

I for one (And thank God, I am not the only one), can clearly see through all the clever political lies and reasons- supported by legal terms and even religious appeals- why the elections must be held to safeguard women’s equal rights with man and blah blah blah. But the main reason- as every sane and sober Naga- can clearly see is the MONEY FACTOR that will come into the state, if the elections are held. I for one thank God that the present state coffers are empty and there is very little scope left for indulging in money amassment for coming elections in the near future. All Nagas with a conscience know that these Urban Legislative Bodies elections will bring in another flood of money and that all the active Pro-Municipal Elections supporters have their greedy eyes focused on that money.

But the real and fundamental issue is whether the Municipal elections supported by the state authorities who are in turn, sup-

ported by the INDIAN Government and the INDIAN Constitution will bring peace and human prosperity to Nagaland and future generations of Naga children?

The ultimate question is whether Nagas are for principled human values that will last for all generations to come or for quick money that will satiate the hunger and thirst for money and power of a few Nagas. The aftermath of a possible collision will surely be a bitter “after taste” for all future Naga generations.

Cursed was the day when 19 Nagas went to Delhi and signed off all Naga rights to freedom and liberty in their own lands. Cursed was that day when that 16 point Agreement was signed enslaving Nagas to uphold the constitution of a foreign Country in their own country.

Therefore, go ahead- The Indian puppet State Government of Nagaland the Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) and murder Nagaland once more on the altar of your lust for money and political power. But mind you, God and future generations of Nagas will judge you for your lust for personal aggrandizement.

In recollection, all the Naga sacrifices of blood and tears for freedom from 1947 to 1960 were betrayed by the 16 Point Agreement opportunists of 1960. (For details read the a fore mentioned book: “Uncovering the Political lies …”). Next, the sacrifices of over 540 Naga soldiers- many of who bled and died on their return journey from China to Nagalandwere betrayed by the Revolutionary Government of Nagaland (For details read: “The Naga Saga pp.

221-286). Next, over 3000 Nagas were murdered on the false charges that the Shillong Accord had betrayed the Naga nation (For details read the book: “The illegal formation of the NSCN).

All these self destruction acts of the Naga nation were committed by Nagas themselves.

Go ahead therefore- the state of Nagaland and the JACWR- and murder Nagaland once more.

But please remember this, that in our present global world, both India and the world will laugh at us for our thick headed stupidity in pursuit for quick money and political power.

Kaka D. Iralu

Reader’s Post

Confusion rather than solution

Sir,

The present imbroglio regarding the ULB election can only augur in more confusion for the people of the state than solution.

With some section opposing while the other is firm about conduct of the election, I wonder whether this is really about 33% reservation at the end of the day. I think, in the current situation it is more like the tribal hohos and the government are both trying to assert their rights. Can any development take place at this rate?

Rupono K Lotha, Dimapur

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

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DPDB Phek, Zunheboto, Tuensang meeting conducted

Deputy Commissioner Phek & DPDB Vice Chairman, Murohu Chotso addressing the DPDB meeting on 12th January 2017 . (DPRO, Phek)

DIMAPUR: First District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) Phek meeting for the year 2017 was held on January 12 under the chairmanship of Phek Deputy Commissioner & DPDB vice chairman, Murohu Chotso.

January 12 meeting reviewed the last meeting minutes. The house also decided to declare the Lekhromi village as cardamom village in Phek District, stated a DIPR report.

Regarding the registration of society of Kuzhami Baptist Church Association Hqs, Pfutsero Town, Phek District the meeting decided to recommend the matter to the Government for necessary action.

Adoption of School

by Administrative officer for supervision and monitoring committee was taken up and the work distribution for coming Republic Day was also done.

Department of Evaluation Phek highlighted the departmental activities where it was stated that the main function of the Department is to undertake evaluation studies on the interventions/Schemes/ programmes of the government to assess whether the programmes are impacting the targeted beneficiaries at the grass root level and to suggest ways and means to bring about improvement in their formulation and execution.

Officer from depart-

ment of PWD (R&B) Phek Division, Er. Abija Khing also presented departmental activities where he stated that the Department strives to judiciously execute all the departmental activities sanctioned by the government from time to time. He appealed to every individual to extend cooperation and moral support for further development in the interest of public service and overall development of the District.

ZUNHEBOTO: Monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Zunheboto meeting for the month of January was held on January 9 at DC’s Conference Hall.

The meeting was chaired by deputy commissioner and vice chairman, T. Roy. At the meeting, DSO (Statistical), Lhokiye spoke on the need of NST bus service between Zunheboto and Mokokchung where the board agreed to forward the matter to the Transport Department.

SDO (C), Holohon Yepthomi, who is also the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO), highlighted the poll detailment for the forthcoming Town Council Election.

District Soil Conser-

28 Assam Rifles conduct free veterinary camp at Lakhuti

Assam Rifles medical team treating the animals.

DIMAPUR: A veterinary camp was organized by 28 Assam Rifles (AR) under aegis of 5 Sector AR at Lakhuti village in Sanis Sub-Division of Wokha district on January 15. The camp was organized under Op Sadbhavana.

According to DIPR

report, a large number of livestock were examined by the team of AR veterinary doctor and nursing staff.

Treatment was provided where necessary and free medicines were also distributed to the villagers, the report stated.

Meanwhile, the vil-

lagers have expressed gratitude to the AR for conducting the camp in their village.

The civil administration of the area also urged the AR for such assistance in future while assuring support and co-operation in that regard.

vation Officer (DSCO), Zhekheto Awomi spoke on Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) conducted

by KVK, Lumami and requested all Agri and Allied departments to attend the program. Medical Superintendent, District Hospital would highlight their departmental activities in the next meeting.

A meeting in connection with forthcoming Republic Day celebration was also held whereby work distributions among various departments were chalked out. Further EAC, Kemciyile informed that list of work distribution would be dispatched at the earliest and asked all heads of offices to comply with the assigned duties.

TUENSANG: District Planning and Development Board Tuensang meeting was held on January 11 at DC conference hall Tuensang, chaired by deputy commissioner Tuensang, Alem Jongshi and was attended by almost all of the members of the forum. The house further discussed renewal of registered societies and concluded with the work distribution for the forth coming Republic Day on January 26.

32 AR apprehends arms dealers DIMAPUR: Based on specific information, troops of 32 Assam Rifles along with police personnel launched an operation in Burma Camp area on January 13.

According to PROIGAR (N) Kohima stated that during conduct of operation, Paming, age 27 years, son of Thangio, resident of Walford, Rengma Colony, Dimapur and Cleanson R Marak, age 36 years, son of late Davidson Dangma, resident of Walford, Dimapur were apprehended.

One Pt 22 mm Pistol and one 7.65 mm Pistol were also recovered from their procession.

The individuals along with the recovered arms and items were handed over to East Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

Diphupar ‘B’ village honours founder

DIMAPUR: Diphupar ‘B’ village honoured its founder by erecting a “village founder monolith” in memory of the village founder, Lt. Vesayi Rosetso, on January 14 which was unveiled by Thenucho, former Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly at a programme organised by the village council.

Speaking on the occasion, Thenucho appreciated the village council of the village, leaders and people of Diphupar ‘B’ for naming Lt. Vesayi as the founder of the village stating that the wise and exemplary decision will inspire many generations to come.

Having known Lt. Vesayi during school days, Thenucho described the founder of the village as a man of courage, determination and self dedicated for public causes.

Thenucho recalled how Diphupar ‘B’ was necessitated to be a government recognised village in 1992 when he was the speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Lt. Khekiho Zhimomi was MLA representing Ghaspani-I assembly constituency under the leadership of Lt. Vamuzo, the then chief minister of Nagaland.

Stating that there are excellent virtues and customs in Naga society, he

said the villagers should explore and make them our ideals for development and peaceful co-existence of the people.

Thenucho encouraged villagers to practice the good cultural values of our ancestors for building a strong community and also to share them with others.

Let us inculcate the spirit of sharing and unity to become role models to encounter the forces of division and groupism which are destroying our society today, he added.

After the unveiling of monolith by the chief guest one minute silence in honour of Lt. Vesayi Rosetso was observed.

Kahuto N. Chishi, chairman, village council of Diphupar ‘B’, K. Chuba Jamir, former chairman, village council of Diphupar village, Vekhosayi Nyekha, president, Western Chakhesang Hoho, Rev. V.K. Nun and a family member of Lt. Vesayi Rosetso said short speeches on the occasion.

Keve Nuh, vice chairman CCD ‘B’ chaired the function, Rev. L. Lanu Jamir, Pastor Ao BCD ‘B’ said the invocation prayer, Vesazo Khusoh, chairman CCD ‘B’ proposed the vote of thanks and Rev Dr. P. Dozo pronounced the benediction.

7 DPE condemns Jan 8 murder

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Pangti Ekhüng (DPE) has condemned the heinous and horrific act committed upon the life of late N Nchumbeni Jami, NCE of 7th NAP Bhandari. DPE president, Wochamo Odyuo in a condemnation note, while condemning the killing of one of its village member also

stated that such barbaric act had no place in the civilized world.

Suspect found dead

Meanwhile on January 14, the body of the suspect of January 8 murder, Samuel Jongkor, was found hanging from a tree at Boro Lengri II.

SDAO Niuland conducted one-day training programme on Bio-Composting under Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD) on January 5 at Kuhoxu village.

Leo Club, Dimapur distributed 500 packets of rice at D colony, Kuda village and some rickshaw and thela pullers as a centennial Rice bag Challenge on the eve of Melvin Jones birthday founder of Lions club and 100 years of Lions clubs services under the chairmanship of Leo Sanjay Jaiswal.

Three-day ACWA convention at Chedema village

Section of the congregation during three-day ACWA convention at Chedema village.

DIMAPUR: Three-day Angami Catholic Women Association (ACWA) convention was held at Holy Cross Church, Chedema from January 13 to 15 under the theme, “Take Heart; rise, He is calling you (Mark 10:49)”. On January 14, Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil as the main celebrant while giving the homily congratulated the office bearers of the Angami Catholic Women Association for organizing such a huge convention. Bishop said that after a gathering of this kind

one must go home stronger and firmer in faith.

Stressing on the theme “take heart, Jesus is calling you”, Bishop also pointed out the various women mentioned in the Bible and how each of them had fulfilled God’s invitation. Bishop exhorted the participants to give a spiritual dimension to their life as a mother.

Different topics were dealt by many resource persons, such as Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus, Vicar General, Diocese of Kohima & ACWA Spiritual

Director, Peter Salew SDB, Parish Priest, Christ King Parish, Kohima, Sony Puthiyadam, VC, Director, Ave Maria Divine Retreat Centre, Zhadima, Vemedo Joseph Kezo, St. Joseph College, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Alex Vizo, Parish Priest, St. Francis De Sales, Kohima, Ms Vilanuo Angela, President, Nagaland Catholic Women Association, Rocus R Chasie Rtd. Joint Director (IEC), Health & FW. The participants Cathedral, Kohima, Chatouphe, Chedema, Chiechama, Chiephobozou, Chumukedima,

CKC Kohima, Dihoma, Holy Cross Dimapur, Jakhama, Jotsoma, Kezo Bosa, Kezo Town, Kezoma, Khonoma, Khuzama, Kidima, Kigwema, Kukidolong, Medziphema, Meriema, Metelephe, Mezoma, Mima, Nerhema, New Reserve, Peducha, Pfuchama, Phesema, Phevima, Phezucha, Piphema, Razhaphe, Rüsoma, Sechü Zubza, SFS Kohima, Socünoma, St. Cang Hasang, Jotsoma, Tenyiphe, Thizama, Toulazouma, Touphema, Viswema, Zhadima took part in the convention.

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Bharartiya Janata Yuva Morcha Dimapur said Hokuto Zhimomi would be contesting from Ward No.22, Dimapur for the coming Municipal Council polls.

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by Bharartiya Janata Yuva Morcha Dimapur president, Vicky Achumi and general secretary, Bendangliba Lkr stated that at a time when peace and unity was much sought after in the midst of political and social chaos, a small act of senselessness could create havoc for the entire people in general.

In this regard, Bharartiya Janata Yuva Morcha Dimapur has warned anybody trying to misalign the current state of affairs to refrain from doing so in future.

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H D F C m ove d u p b y Rs 3,479.25 crore to Rs 1,97,200.14 crore and Infosys gained Rs 849.87 crore to Rs 2,23,986.56 crore.

On the other hand, TCS saw an erosion of Rs 6,226.55 crore to Rs 4,43,740.37 crore.

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“The government has changed service tax applicable on tour operators.

With effect from January 22, 2017, tour operators would be required to pay service tax on 60% of the total invoice value. Whereas, currently the tour operators pay service tax in two slabs - only for booking hotel accommodation the tax is payable on 10% value and for other tours the tax is payable on 30%,” said Rajeev Dimri, chief (indirect tax) BMR & Associates LLP. “Thus this amendment would be prejudicial to tour operators and may significantly impact the financial models of their business engaged in tour and travel booking.

opportunity to take flying to the masses by way of fiscal incentives, infrastructure support and monetary subsidies (viability gap funding).

Noting that RCS was a good scheme, Regional Director of International Civil Aviation Organisation Arun Mishra, however, said India did not have the wherewithal right now for RCS to become successful.

“They are trying to build the wherewithal but it will take some time,” he said. “We have to be careful about creating the enabling conditions for this scheme to become successful. One of the most important things is the right size of aircraft that you need.”

He said a plan was required to induct smaller aircraft for RCS operations.

in the run-up to the bank launch.

Earlier this week, it announced fund-raising of Rs 149 crore from ICICI Bank’s insurance arms and two unnamed investors, clearing the decks for it to seek RBI’s final nod as it becomes a majority domestic investor-owned entity.

Other investors in the payments bank include BPCL, Blackstone, Intel Capital, HSBC, ICICI Bank, BPCL, IFC, Corporation Bank, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India and Headland Capital Partners.

Fino, which had been operating as a business correspondent, was one among the 11 entities given in-principle nod to start a payments bank by RBI in August 2015.

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“So far 22 states have joined the RCS and we have identified 30 airports where operations could be started immediately,” Union Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey told PTI. RCS, or UDAN ((Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik), was introduced as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 and was formally launched in October last. It provides an

Amaravati, Jan 15 (PTI): About 44 airports across the country have “high potential” for operations under the ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) for civil aviation, UDAN, according to a report brought out by apex industry body FICCI has said.

“Based on the geographical, operational and commercial parameters, 44 out of the 414 underserved and unserved airports have high potential under RCS. “We have also identified around 370 potential destinations for the shortlisted airports, including metros, state capitals and important commercial, industrial and tourism centres,” said the FICCI report, brought out in concert with global professional service company KPMG. Uttar Pradesh has four

of operations additionally, he pointed out.

“Fino, which applied for the final licence, is hopeful of launching its payments bank in the next 2-3 months with a network of 40,000 touchpoints and 400 branches,” he added.

The company already has 20,000 touchpoints through its legacy business correspondent network through which it serves universal banks, he said, adding that 10,000 additional points will come up through its strategic partners, including oil marketing company BPCL while it is putting up an additional 10,000 points.

The touchpoints will operate through hand-held devices while the branches will be manned by up to four people each and spread across 300 square feet. Many of the branches are already running, but it is expanding headcount and the space, Gupta said.

The company will also look at scaling up the recentlylaunched wallet service

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India Ltd (SAIL). Further, Varma said, there was sharp increase in non-coking coal imports in December as compared to November last year as non-power sector consumers started stocking up the material in the aftermath of softness in international prices towards end of November.

“International coal prices softened by 15 per cent in the first week of December 2016 compared with the prices prevailing in the third week of November and this prompted pricesensitive Indian consumers to bring in higher quantities of imported coal that has consistency in quality,” Verma added. Expressing concern over import of coal despite being surplus in the dry fuel, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal had earlier said that Coal India has set a target to replace about 15 MT of imported coal with indigenous fuel in the next few months.

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months.

“As many as 62 per cent of businesses have seen up to 30 per cent fall in sales (20 per cent report full recovery; 15 per cent suggest no recovery),” the report said. Lack of cash (65 per cent) seemed to be the biggest impediment to business, while 56 per cent hope to increase usage of electronic payments, it added. Further, as many as 64 per cent of the respondents have curtailed vacations, and another 64 per cent have pushed out home renovation by more than three months.

Demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes since November 9, 2016, has adversely impacted economic activity in the country, creating uncertainties going forward.

On the other hand, implementation of goods and services tax (GST) by April 1 is ruled out. Experts feel GST will be rolled out in July.

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New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): Coal imports fell by 25 per cent to 14.31 million tonnes in December, due to higher availability of domestic fuel. The country had imported 19.15 million tonnes of coal in December 2015. “Coal import (all type of coals) in December 2016 stood at 14.31 million tonnes (provisional) against 19.15 MT in December 2015,” mjunction, an online procurement and sales platform floated jointly by state-run SAIL and Tata Steel said.

The coal import in November, 2016 was at 12.51 MT. “...Year-on-year imports were lower because public sector power generation companies have virtually stopped buying imported coal as they are getting almost sufficient supplies of domestic coal,” mjunction CEO Vinaya Varma told PTI. Mjunction is a joint venture between Tata Steel and Steel Authority of

Mumbai, Jan 15 (PTI): The high interest rate of over 7 per cent because of competition is unsustainable, Fino Paytech has said, stating clearly that it will not join the interest rate war for customer acquisition but focus on profitability once it launches its payments bank.

“We do not subscribe to high interest rates and free offers and feel that the business has to make sense. We are sure people also understand that these are not sustainable and are short-term ploys,” Fino Paytech MD and CEO Rishi Gupta told PTI. He was fielding a query about Airtel’s venture, which has become the first operational payments bank offering an interest rate of 7.25 per cent on deposits.

Gupta said interest rates are on way down and there is a negative return because the government securities in which 75 per cent of deposits need to be invested are yielding 6.3 per cent. There are also costs

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to the central government’s November 8 decision to demonetise high-value currency notes that has caused cash crunch and impacted economic activity in the country. As a consequence, making its first projection on the country post-demonetisation, the World Bank earlier this week lowered India’s GDP growth estimate for this fiscal to 7 per cent from its earlier estimate of 7.6 per cent made in June last year. “Unexpected demonetisation weighed on growth in the third quarter of FY 2017,” the World Bank said in its latest Global Economic Prospects report.

“Weak industrial production and manufacturing and services purchasing managers’ indexes further suggest a setback to activity in the fourth quarter of FY 2017,” it added. Last week, India’s official statistician in New Delhi also lowererd the country’s gross domestic product growth estimates for 2016-17 to 7.1 per cent, compared with the 7.6 per cent growth in 2015-16.

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS): Industry chamber Assocham on Sunday appealed to political parties to ensure that the Union Budget for fiscal 2017-18 to be presented to Parliament on February 1 aids the revival of economic sentiment at a time of depressed demand and investment.

“The advancement to February 1 (of the Union Budget) would help the government to begin its capital and other expenditure right from April and revive the much needed economic growth,” the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) said here in a statement. “The decision of the central government for advancing the date of the Budget is well thought out from the point of view of revival of the economic sentiment. As is evident, the consumer demands as also corporate investments have been rather subdued owing to a host of factors,” Assocham Secretary General D.S. Rawat said.

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recede from rural regions with time.

Besides, a recent survey by BofA-ML on 2,000 individuals found clear indications of recovery in consumer activity.

“Many have put discretionary spends on hold for now but expect (hope) their consumption/incomes will ‘normalise’ in 6 months,” BofA-ML said, adding that several people surveyed are now looking to borrow more and go with electronic payment.

Interestingly, the survey found that only 33 per cent of the respondents saw significant initial impact to consumption, while a whopping 65 per cent have recovered loss in incomes.

Moreover, 44 per cent said their consumption is back to normal and over 56 per cent are looking to increase financing.

About 63 per cent of potential home buyers have stepped back, but 89 per cent will review inside six

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Mumbai, Jan 15 (PTI): Pegging the Sensex target at 29,000 for Decemberend 2017, global financial services major Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) said Indian equity markets should deliver positive returns in the year despite uncertainties created by demonetisation and GST. BofA-ML also estimates a double-digit growth rate at 12-14 per cent for earnings in the next fiscal (2017-18) as well as 2018-19, underpinned by financials which are expected to lower provisions going forward. “Despite uncertainties created by demonetisation/GST, we think Indian equities should deliver positive returns in 2017 (Sensex December 17 at 29,000),” BofA-ML said in a report.

However, according to the report, the worst effects due to the physical lack of cash seem largely over in urban areas and should

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France holds world summit on Israel-Palestinian conflict

Paris, JAN 15 (Agencies): A major international conference to try to kickstart peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is under way in the French capital, Paris.

Delegates from 70 nations are expected to reaffirm support for a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict.

Palestinians have welcomed the meeting but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - who is not attending - says the conference is “futile”.

The last round of direct peace talks collapsed amid acrimony in April 2014.

Israel and the Palestinians have been invited to hear the conclusions of the meeting, but not to participate in the summit itself.

It comes at a time of tension between Israel and the international community after the UN passed a resolution last month denouncing Israel’s settlement activity on occupied land.

Israel accused the Obama administration of engineering the motion and enabling it to pass by not using its power of veto in the UN Security Council.

The White House denied colluding to get the resolution passed. Tensions

Bird flu breaks out in Uganda K a m pa l a , Ja n 1 5 (IANS): Birdflu has broken out in the central part of Uganda, a senior ministry of agriculture official said.

Connie Acayo, the spokesperson of the ministry, told Xinhua news agency by telephone on Saturday that confirmatory test of dead birds on Lutembe beach on the shores of Lake Victoria and in Masaka district showed that the disease had broken out.

The spokesperson added that government is going to issue precautionary measures to prevent the disease from spreading further. Uganda is among the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that face a high risk of a bird flu outbreak because it is crisscrossed by several routes for migratory birds, which are carriers of the virus.

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault opened the conference on Sunday.

have also risen over US President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The status of Jerusalem is one of the most sensitive and complex issues of the entire conflict.

The Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state but Israel proclaim the entire city as its capital.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault told France 3 TV on Sunday he thought Mr Trump would not be able to make the move, but if he did, it would have “extremely serious consequences”.

“One cannot have such a clear-cut, unilateral position. You have to create the conditions for peace.”

Pa l e s t i n i a n l e a d e r Mahmoud Abbas warned on Saturday that such a move could “bury the hopes for a two-state solution”.

There’s deep alarm among participants at the conference that if President Trump does break with decades of US policy and move the embassy to Jerusalem, then conditions will be set for another upsurge in violence in the region, says the BBC’s Hugh Schofield in Paris. “We are here to reiterate strongly that the two-state solution is the only one possible,” Mr Ayrault said, formally opening the meeting on Sunday.

The conference is being attended by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, as well

as key European and Arab states.

Attendees are expected to discuss a draft statement calling on Israel and the Palestinians “to officially restate their commitment to the two-state solution” and avoid taking “unilateral steps that prejudge the outcome of final status negotiations”. A “two-state solution” of a Palestinian country alongside Israel has long been endorsed by both sides but there are sharply divergent visions as to the type of state which should emerge. Israel rejects international involvement in the peace process, saying an agreement can only come through direct talks.

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has called the Paris meeting “a rigged conference” which Israel would not be bound by.

“It was co-ordinated between the French and the Palestinians with the aim of imposing upon Israel conditions that are incompatible with our national needs,” he told his cabinet ministers on Sunday. Prior to the conference, the US State Department said Secretary of State John Kerry would attend to try to ensure “whatever happens in this conference is constructive and balanced”.

Duterte threatens martial law against drugs menace Manila, Jan 15 (IANS): Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said that no one could stop him from declaring martial law if the drugs problem worsens in the country, the media reported. “If I wanted to, and it will deteriorate into something really very virulent, I will declare martial law if I wanted to. No one will be able to stop me,” Duterte said in a speech to business people in the southern city of Davao on Saturday.

But the President said he would declare martial law not on the basis of invasion or insurrection but to preserve the country, Inquirer daily reported.

“The aim would be to preserve the Filipino people and the youths of this land,” he said, adding that he is acting to prevent

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the country from becoming a narco-state.

“My countr y transcends everything else, even the limitations,” he added.

About 6,000 people have been killed in six months under Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown.

Martial rule would allow Duterte to use the military to enforce civilian law and detain people at length without charge.

The Philippines Constitution says a President can only declare martial law for 60 days and then

only to stop an invasion or a rebellion. But Duterte said the 60-day limit “would be gone”.

However, his comments contradict remarks made in December when he appeared to rule out the use of martial law, saying it was “nonsense” and had not improved people’s lives in the past.

The President did not end his speech without slamming his critics, who claimed that he wanted to declare martial law to extend his term.

Bahrain executes three Shia convicts M a na m a , Ja n 1 5 (IANS): Bahrain on Sunday executed three Shia men despite widespread protests in the capital. The three were convicted for the killing of three police officers in a bomb attack in March 2014, the BBC reported. The executions came less than a week after the country’s highest court confirmed the punishment against Abbas al-Samea, 27, Sami Mushaima, 42, and Ali al-Singace, 21. The execution by a firing squad was the first in the Arab country since a 2011 uprising, led by the Shia majority, calling for greater political rights.

The three were found guilty, along with seven other inmates, of belonging to a terror cell that took part in the March 2014 bombing of the village of Sanabis in which three policemen died.

The Sunni-ruled kingdom has escalated a crackdown on its Shia critics over the past year, including revoking the citizenship of the country’s most prominent Shia Muslim cleric, Ayatollah Isa Qassim.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Manama on Saturday after reports emerged on social media about the preparations being made for the execution.

Executions are rare in Bahrain, which borders Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Myanmar Muslims hope UN envoy’s visit will bring change KYEE KAN PYIN, JAN 15 (Agencies): Muslim villagers in wester Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state said Sunday that they hope positive change will result from a U.N. envoy’s visit to the region, where soldiers are accused of widespread abuses against minority Muslims, including murder, rape and the burning of thousands of homes.

U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Yanghee Lee concluded a three-day visit Sunday to probe the situation in northern Rakhine, where an army crackdown has driven an estimated 65,000 Muslim ethnic Rohingya to flee across the border to Bangladesh in the past three months.

“We really hope that her visit brings a positive change for Rohingya and we hope to gain our human rights,” a displaced Rohingya man living temporarily in Kyee Kan Pyin village said on condition of anonymity due to security reasons.

The crackdown began in October after nine policemen were killed in attacks by a shadowy group along the border. The government and the army have rejected the accusations of abuses and killings, saying recently that they have simply been conducting a “clearance operation” in the region.

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Rohingya villagers and activists say hundreds of civilians have been killed, but the number cannot be verified because authorities have limited access of aid workers and journalists to areas where the deaths occurred. Recent satellite images showed thousands of houses were burned.

“We have received hundreds of villagers whose houses were burned and they are living in our village and they have nowhere to go,” said Kyee Kan Pyin resident Mohammad Hussein. Despite living in Myanmar for generations, an estimated 1 million Rohingya are barred from citizenship in the Buddhist-majority nation of 50 million, and instead live as some of the world’s most persecuted people. More than 100,000 Rohingya still live in squalid internal dis-

placement camps.

Lee is on a 12-day visit to Myanmar to assess the human rights situation, less than a year after the formation of the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. She is focusing her attention on the Rohingya, who mostly live in Rakhine state. She said she would present a report to the U.N. Human Rights Council in March.

During her visit to Kyee Kan Pyin on Sunday, Lee met hundreds of people who are temporarily living in the village after their houses were burned during the army’s clearance operation. “We warmly welcome her visit,” said the Rohingya man who did not want to be named. “It is such a hopeful thing that the U.N. envoy came and met us in this kind of situation. But at the same time, we are worried for our security for talking to her because some villagers who have spoken to diplomats and international people have been arrested recently.”

On Saturday, Lee visited the northern Rakhine prison where authorities say they are holding hundreds of Rohingya suspects in the October attacks that killed the nine policemen. It was unclear whether she had access to any of the prisoners.

Brazil prisoners beheaded in riot at Natal prison Sao Paolo, JAN 15 (Agencies): At least 10 prisoners have been killed in fighting between rival gangs at the largest prison in the north-eastern Brazilian city of Natal, police say. It took 14 hours for police to regain control of Alcacuz jail.

“The operation is still ongoing but the situation is now calm”, a spokesperson told BBC Brasil.

This is the third major riot in Brazil this year.

Nearly 100 inmates died in riots earlier this month in prisons in the states of Amazonas and Roraima.

The violence inside Alcacuz jail, in Rio Grande

Prisoners seen on the roof of Alcacuz prison.

Do Norte state, began on Saturday afternoon, when members of one of the powerful criminal organisations present in most Brazilian jails attacked rivals in a separate wing. “We could

see the heads ripped off ’’ three of the dead prisoners, said Zemilton Silva, coordinator of the prison system.

Security forces managed to enter the outer area of the prison but decided to wait

for daylight hours before going in on Sunday morning. No prisoners were reported to have escaped.

Police say the number of dead could go up. Riots are not uncommon in Brazil’s overcrowded jails, which are largely controlled by powerful criminal gangs.

But the scale of the violence this year has put pressure on President Michel Temer to address the problem. After the Amazonas prison riot, the government announced plans to build five more high security jails and to create new intelligence units to try to curb the power of the gangs behind bars.

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The 25th Triennial General Conference of the Assemblies of God of East India (AGEI) was held from January 13-15, 2017 at Bethesda Hr. Sec. School, Walford. The theme was “Forward for Excellence”.

The speakers were Rev. Robert Jeyaraj, Gen. Supdt. the Assemblies of God of North India and Rev. V.T. Abraham, Gen. Supdt. the Assemblies of God of South India. Special guest were Rev. Dr. Huldah Buntain, Pastor Gary Gibson and Mrs. Nancy Gibson fron the States. There 301 delegates - Reverend, Pastor and key leaders – from the 7 North-eastern state of India.

During the conference, mornings and evenings were devoted to God’s word. The speakers spoke on Relevant Leadeship, Church and its mission, Christian family and Healthy Pastor, Healthy Church. The member present were greatly edified as the Lord ministered. During the day, under the supervision of the Holy Spirit, business sessions were solemnly conducted, resolution could be arrived at unanimously.

The Triennial Conference marks the election of the executive committee of the AGEI. For the next three years, 2017 - 2019, the following were elected unanimously: Rev. Moses Murry – General Superintendent, Rev. Dr. M.S. Nongrem – Asst. General Superintendent, Rev. R. Sanga Keivom – General Secretary, Rev. Dr. L.H. Jacky Simte – General Treasurer, Rev. Ng. K. Haokip – Member, Rev. Maina Debbarma – Member and Rev. Mangthuama – Member.

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On behalf the general public of Süngkomen Ward Mokokchung Town and commuters, the Süngkomen Youth Organization (SYO) and Sungkomen Ward Yimten would like to thank the following officials and personals involved in making it possible for the much needed Traffic Point along the AOC junction.

1. Shri. Sushil Kumar Patel, (IAS) Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung.

2. Shri. Aotemsü, Senior SP, Mokokchung.

3. Smt. Bendanglila, ADC Mokokchung.

4. Shri. T. Yanrenthung Ngullie (NPS) Addl. SP. Mokokchung.

5. Shri. Imnalensa, SDPO (IPS), Former.

6. MMC officials.

7. Kichu Kidong, Mokokchung Village.

Sd/Sd/Tsukjemwapang Kichu Aghato A. Chisho President General Secretary Süngkomen Youth Organization Süngkomen Youth Organization

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Kohli, Jadhav script sensational win

Indian players celebrate the wicket of England’s Joe Root during the first India-England ODI at MCA stadium in Pune on Sunday. (PTI)

Pune, Jan 15 (PTI): Skipper Virat Kohli smashed a majestic 122 while Kedar Jadhav conjured up a careerbest 120 before India’s lower middle-order held nerves to pull off an incredible three-wicket win over England in the first One-day International, here today.

Ko h l i a n d Ja d h av rattled up a sensational 200run partnership for the fifth wicket to set up the platform after England set the hosts a stiff 351-run target.

C h i p s we r e d ow n for India after losing four wickets for just 63 runs but Kohli and Jadhav scripted a

comeback with their gritty batting as Mahendra Singh Dhoni (6) and Yuvraj Singh (15) could not contribute much in the chase.

India required 60 runs from the last 10 overs after the fall of both Kohli and Jadhav but Hardik Pandya ensured that their good work does not go waste with his responsible unbeaten 40run innings.

Pandya saw Ravindra Jadeja losing his wicket in the 45th over but the young all-rounder kept his cool to steer India to the finish line.

He hit a six off Adil Rashid to level the scores and R

Ashwin finished it in style, hammering Moeen Ali into the stands in the first ball of the 49th over.

India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with the next match scheduled in Cuttack on January 19.

England had feasted on a listless Indian bowling to pile up 350 for seven, their highest total in ODIs against India with Joe Root (78), opener Jason Roy (73) and Ben Stokes (62) striking half-centuries.

The score bettered the 338 for eight made

by England in the tied

Barcelona thrash Las Palmas in La Liga

Luis Suarez celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring a goal.

Madrid, Jan 15 (IANS): FC Barcelona produced one of their best displays of the season to thrash a disappointing Las Palmas 5-0 in La Liga at Camp Nou football Stadium here.

Wi t h t h e w i n o n Saturday, they moved to second place in the Liga Santander ahead of Sevilla.

Despite resting players like Gerard Pique, Andres I n i e s t a a n d N e y m a r, Barcelona controlled the first half and stifled any attempts from Las Palmas to play their usual passing game.

Thanks to Luis Suarez’s 101st goal for the club after 14 minutes as the Uruguayan produced a first

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time finish from an Andre Gomes pass.

Gomes was having his best 45 minutes in a Barca’s shirt and was only denied a goal himself by a fine save from Las Palmas keeper Javi Varas.

Varas kept his side in the game with two further saves before the break, tipping a Leo Messi free kick over the bar and denying the Argentine when he went one on one in the last minute of the half.

Messi provided several moments of breathtaking skill in the first 45 minutes, but the Las Palmas keeper denied him the goal his play deserved.

But he was in the right

place at the right time to tap home Barca’s second of the match after Varas was unable to hold Jordi Alba’s low cross six minutes after the break.

It was 3-0 just six minutes later as Suarez netted his second following a lovely piece of control and a curling shot. And with Las Palmas looking ragged, Arda Turan also slided the ball home after Varas saved Suarez’s initial shot.

Paco Alcacer and Aleix Vidal combined for the full back to score his first goal for the club with 10 minutes remaining to round off a satisfying afternoon for Barca after a tough start to 2017.

encounter of the 2011 World Cup in Bengaluru but today’s effort proved insufficient.

It was a new chapter for India with Kohli leading the side after being declared leader of the team in all three formats but the hosts had forgettable first 60 overs as they conceded 350 runs and lost quick wickets.

KL Rahul (8), Shikhar Dhawan (1) and comebackman Yuvraj were back in the pavillion and soon Dhoni joined them to leave India reeling at 63 for four.

From here Kohli and Jadhav not only restructured the innings, they put India within the touching distance of win. Kohli’s 122 came off just 105 balls with eight shots the fence and five over the ropes. It was Indian captain’s 27th ODI hundred.

Jadhav completed his hundred in 65 balls, which was fifth fastest hundred by an Indian. Overall he took 76 balls for 120 which had 12 fours and four sixes.

India lost Jadeja in the 45th over but there was no more drama with Pandya staying till the end. His 40 came off 37 with three fours and six.

Brief scores: India 356/7 (Virat Kohli 122, Kedar Jadhav 120; Jake Ball 3/67) beat England 350/7 (Joe Root 78, Jason Roy 73; Hardik Pandya 2/46) by 3 wickets.

India U-17 WC team loses to Estonia New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI): The India U-17 football team lost to Estonia U-18 side 1-2 in the Valentin Granatkin Memorial Cup in Moscow on Sunday. Preparing for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, to be held in the country later this year, the Indian boys are currently on an exposure tour to Russia.

The match was a play-off for 9th to 12th positions. India, who led 1-0 at the interval after a 37th minute strike, will now have to contest for positions between 13th to 16th. Estonia equalised in the 70th minute and sealed the match in the 87th.

Despite India having more of the ball possession and dominating both the halves, Estonia had the last laugh. India took the lead when Joysana’s shot deflected off Pihelgas to roll into his own net.

Estonia pulled it back in the 70th minute – Sorga dribbling his way into the box and unleashing a leftfooter which beat a diving Indian Goalkepeer Dheeraj Singh. Following a long free-kick, Pihelgas won the second ball and blasted it into the net for Estonia’s second goal.

WICB renamed; rebrands itself P o r t o f S pa i n , Jan 15 (IANS): West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President Dave Cameron has renewed his commitment to making the embattled governing body profitable, as he announced a name-change of the organisation to Cricket West Indies.

While no formal announcement of the name-change has been made, Cameron said WICB would now be known as Cricket West Indies and that an entity named Windies had also been created to deal with the commercial aspect of the operation, reports CMC. The controversial Jamaica administrator said rebranding was a necessary move if the institution was to remain commercially viable.

“At this point in time we are no longer called the West Indies Cricket Board but Cricket West Indies and we have also formed a company to deal with the commercial matters of West Indies cricket and this is called Windies,” Cameron said.

“I am a businessman, so I understand what it takes to make it successful.

One thing you need to understand is that sport is a business and we at Cricket West Indies are like a government,” he added.

Everton hammer Man City 4-0

Raheem Sterling (centre) fights for the ball with Everton goal keeper Joel Robles.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 5 (Agencies): Manchester City endured more misery on Merseyside by losing 4 - 0 a t E ve r t o n i n t h e Premier League on Sunday, leaving Pep Guardiola’s team out of the Champions League positions after the heaviest league defeat of the Spaniard’s coaching career.

Two weeks after a 1-0 loss at Liverpool, City was beaten across Stanley Park following goals by Romelu Lukaku, Kevin Mirallas, Tom Davies and debutant Ademola Lookman.

City has now lost three of its last four matches away, with the latest setback for Guardiola coming at the hands of a team managed by his former Barcelona teammate, Ronald Koeman.

The team had dropped out of the top four into fifth place following wins for

Tottenham and Arsenal on Saturday, and is now 10 points behind first-placed Chelsea.

Lukaku sidefooted home a square ball from Mirallas to put Everton ahead in the 34th. Davies was everywhere even clearing Bacary Sagna’s header off the line just before halftime at Goodison Park.

Ross Barkley slipped in Mirallas to score with an angled shot in the 47th before the best goal of the match, Davies dinking the ball over goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and inside the near post to crown an impressive individual display.

Lookman, signed from Charlton this month and on as a substitute for his Everton debut, completed City’s misery four minutes into injury time by shooting through Bravo’s legs.

Chelsea beat Foxes

Two goals from Marcos Alonso and another from Pedro helped Chelsea overcome the absence of Diego Costa to beat Premier League champions Leicester City 3-0 away and move seven points clear at the top on Saturday.

Any sense they would miss their top scorer lasted the six minutes it took Alonso to score with a rightfoot shot. Pedro almost doubled the lead with a neat free-kick near the end of the half before Alonso struck again six minutes after the interval.

Chelsea enjoyed almost complete control and Pedro wrapped up the win with a header from a move he began with an exquisite flick as the Blues restated their title credentials.

Chennai edge Mumbai to win PBL New Delhi, Jan 15 (Agencies): Tanongsak Saensombonsuk came into the final of the Premier Badminton League searching for his first victory. As it was destined, the World No. 11 Thai rallied from being a game down against Ajay Jayaram and brought the Premier Badminton League title to Chennai Smashers.

It was a topsy-turvy final with Chennai taking a 3-0 lead after its ‘trump’ mixed doubles combination and P. V. Sindhu came good. Mumbai made it 3-3 by proving superior in its ‘trump’ men’s doubles and H. S. Prannoy scoring his seventh victory following a close battle with P. Kashyap.

So, all depended on an off-form Saensombonsuk who had lost both his previous matches this season but held a 3-0 head-to-head record against Jayaram.

It was his confidence that made Chennai opt him ahead of Tommy Sugiarto in what turned out to be final match of the titleclash.

T h o u g h Jaya r a m t o o k t h e f i r s t g a m e, Saensombonsuk gave very little away in the remainder of the 37-minute thriller

Chennai Smashers celebrate with the winning trophy after beating Mumbai Rockets d at the Indian Premier Badminton League,II (2017) in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)

and won 9-11, 11-7, 11-3.

In fact, Once Jayaram made it 3-3 in the second game, Saensombonsuk broke away for a five-point lead and never trailed again. In the decider, the Thai raced away with the final six points to leave Jayaram and Rockets shattered. Smashers was left celebrating its 4-3 victory.

The maiden title was worth Rs. 3 crores for Smashers. Mumbai, runnerup for the second successive year, received Rs. 1.5 crores.

The title-triumph was a worthy reward for Sindhu who tamed World No. 3 Sung Ji Hyun 11-8, 11-8 for the second time for a 6-1 individual record in the competition.

Firing Mourinho cost Chelsea over $10 million Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 5 (IANS): The dismissal of coach Jose Mourinho cost Chelsea 9.5 million euros ($10.1 million) in late 2015, the capital football club has revealed. The Portuguese coach, who is now in charge of Manchester United, was fired in December 2015 after Chelsea’s poor start in the English Premier League (EPL), reports Efe. Mourinho received that amount as compensation for the termination, according to Chelsea on Saturday.

According to Chelsea’s financial report for the 2015/2016 season, the English club lost some 80.8 million euros during the season, when the team finished the EPL in the 10th position. That loss included 76.6 million euros ($81.5 million) paid to the German sportswear brand Adidas to end its sponsorship deal.

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