January 5, 2016

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Vol XXVII No. 29

DIMAPUR, thursday, january 5, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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NPF, Ind candidates defy boycott to file nominations

Staff Reporter/Correspondents

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA/ MOKOKCHUNG/ WOKHA/MON, JAN 4 (NPN): Candidates from the ruling NPF party and Independents have filed nominations in six districts till Jaunary 4. Defying the clarion call made by various apex tribal bodies under their respective jurisdictions-- not to file nominations for the civic body polls-- several NPF candidates and some Independents filed their nomination papers in various districts on Wednesday.

Ten candidates of the NPF party filed their nominations for East Dimapur Town Council, of which three were female and seven male. However, till Wednesday, no candidate filed their papers for the Dimapur Municipal Council polls.

Nine candidates--six male and three female of the NPF filed their nomination papers for all the nine wards for the Tuli Town Council polls. This was also confirmed by DC Mokokchung and ADC Tuli. However, no candidate has filed nominations for the Mokokchung Municipal Council till date, the DC informed.

Civic polls: ENPO leaves matter to respective tribes DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has resolved that the matter of holding Municipal/Town Councils polls in ENPO areas would be left to the understanding and responsibility of the respective tribes-Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger.

ENPO media cell in a press note informed that the resolution was made at an emergency consultation meeting held on January 4, 2017 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. The house also took note of the written clarification received from the state government and resolved that it would not be held responsible in any manner in the event of infringement upon Article 371(A) by holding the civic body election with 33% reservation for women under Nagaland Municipal (Third Amendment) Act 2016 now and in the future.

It may be mentioned that the Naga Hoho executive council had also resolved to leave the matter to the concerned tribe hohos and the people in their respective jurisdiction to decide what was best for the people.

This is it!

“Another new govt in Arunachal. Aren’t they the same bunch who were in four previous governments?”

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In Wokha district, two female and seven male candidates field their nomination papers for the Bhandari Town council polls, out of which eight were from NPF and one Independent. The Bhandari town council has nine wards.

For Meluri Town Council polls, nine candidates from NPF party filed nominations for the nine wards, while eight NPF candidates filed their nomination for the elections to the Chozuba Town Council, which has nine wards. For Phek Town Council, 13 candidates filed their nominations on Tuesday for the 11 wards out of which 10 candidates belonged to the NPF party and three Independents.

Under Mon district, 18 candidates (15 male and three female) filed their nominations for elections to Aboi Town Council, which has nine wards. It was also reported that Tobu, Tizit and Naginimora were all prepared to go ahead with the Town Council elections.

In other districts like Peren, Zunheboto, Longleng, Tuensang and Kiphire no candidates have come forward to file their nominations on day two.

Ao, Angami apex bodies caution candidates

‘CAndidates WILL BE EXCOMMUNICATED IF THEY FILE PAPERS’ The apex bodies of the Ao community (Ao Senden) and Angami community (Angami Public Organisation) on Wednesday reminded candidates from their respective communities not to file nominations for the forthcoming Municipal/ Town Council elections and warned that he/she would be “excommunicated” from the community if they defy the directives.

In a press note, Ao Senden reaffirmed that any Ao citizen filing their nomination to the forthcoming Nagaland Municipal and Town Council elections would be ex-communicated as the per the Ao customary law.

On Wednesday, volunteers from the Senden, Landowners and All Ward Union Mokokchung Town stood vigil at the office premises of DC Mokokchung. Talking to some of

the volunteers, they affirmed that they would continue to stand vigil till the last date of filing of nominations.

APO: The Angami Public Organisation (APO) convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday wherein the house adopted a 3-point resolution, APO president Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi and general secretary Keviselie Lhousa informed through a press note.

As per the resolution, APO has directed all intending candidates, irrespective of tribe (for KMC), and candidates of other districts belonging to the Angami community to attend the consultative meeting on January 5, 4 p.m. at the APO hall, Kohima. “Those intending candidates who fail to attend the said meeting shall be held responsible for any eventuality,” APO stated.

Secondly, APO said any Angami (man/woman) who violate the directive and files his/her nomination to the Urban Local Body elections in any district will be excommunicated from Angami jurisdiction for a

period of 10 years. Lastly, APO has directed all the Village council chairmen “not to allow any intending candidate hailing from their village to file their nomination. All the range units-CPO, NAPO, SAPO and WAPO have been directed to inform their respective village councils.

NA P O : N o r t h e r n Angami Public Organisation (NAPO) has resolved to support and stand firmly with the decision of APO to go against the ULBs election with 33% reservations, which it said was against the interest of the Naga community. In a press release, NAPO president Neiyalie Pfüsenuo and secretary H.Solo asserted that any move that infringed upon Article 371A of the constitution was “a clear violation on the right of Nagas.”

It urged the state government to listen to the voices and feelings of the Nagas instead of ignoring the request by different Hohos and organisations.NAPO also appealed to the government to postpone the election un-

til an amicable solution was arrived at. Meanwhile, the organisation has directed its members to abide by the boycott call given by APO the apex body of Angamis.

MTMK: Medziphema Town Mechü Krotho has reaffirmed that it stood by its earlier resolution of opposing the Municipal Act 2001, amended in 2006, with 33% women reservation in civic polls. In a press release, MTMK general secretary, Khrielie Iralu stated that the Krotho resolved to stand firmly with the parent body, Medziphema village council’s decisions to disallow holding of the Town council polls with 33% women reservation within its jurisdiction.

ASU: Angami Student’s Union (ASU) has extended its support to the directives issued by APO and AYO, restricting candidates from filing their nomination papers for the forthcoming civic body elections. In a press release, ASU president Dievi Yano, while emphasizing on the need to respect public opinion, expressed (Cont’d on p-5)

NCD, CSOs reaffirm to oppose civic polls DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSOs) and tribal presidents under the aegis of the Naga council Dimapur (NCD) during a meeting on January 4, 2017 at Naga Council office have reaffirmed to oppose the conduct of urban local bodies (ULB) election and implementation of 33% women reservation in municipal election in Nagaland.

In a representation submitted to the state chief minister through the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, the NCD president T Bangerloba and general secretary Thsapongkyu Sangtam stated that the collective decision was in line with other apex tribal bodies’ strong opposition to ULB election.

The signatories pointed out that section 23A of Municipal Act contradicted with Naga customary law and practice, which is protected under Article 371A of the Indian constitution.

They said NCD along with Dimapur-based CSOs would collectively oppose the conduct of ULB election till the section was reviewed by the state government. Also,

CMLOA restricts aspirants from filing nominations NPRAAF warns deptts.

CMLOA volunteers keep vigil outisde DC’s office complex in Mon on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondents

MON/KIPHIRE, JAN 4 (NPN): Chi and Mon Land Owners Association (CMLOA) Wednesday went ahead with its decision by restricting intending candidates from filing nominations, saying that state government has failed to respond on its demand.

CMLOA was demanding implementation of the 1964 agreement signed between the landowners of

Mon Hq and district administration. According to source, 11 intending candidates were prevented by CMLOA volunteers from entering DC office complex to file nominations.

Volunteers comprised of Chi and Mon youths vowed to sacrifice their time to restrict aspirants from filling nominations till the scheduled last date of filing nominations (January 7).

CMLOA on December 30 also organized a protest rally

at Mon hq and submitted a memorandum demanding implementation of the 1964 agreement.

USLP resolves

United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), apex body of the Sangtam community, has resolved to stand by the ENPO’s decision to restrict any candidate from filing their nominations under its jurisdiction for the town council polls in Kiphire. Talking to this Cor-

respondent, USLP vice president, K. Tsilise Sangtam said USLP was not against women’s participation but was against the infringement of Naga’s rights under the present Municipal Act. Expressing dismay over the state government’s lackadaisical attitude, Tsilise said the reply to ENPO’s letter was not to their satisfaction.

Time and again the government was reminded to rectify on the matter that the Municipal Act would not affect Article 371 A, he said.

However, the government paid no heed to the request, which compelled us to take such measure (to restrict filling of nomination), he added. It was informed that USLP would ensure that no candidates file their nominations till the last date.

Meanwhile, NPF Kiphire division issued tickets to 10 candidates for the Kiphire Town Council elections, which has 11 wards (4 wards reserved for women).

not to delay RTI response

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has cautioned the departments to adopt due seriousness in handling Right to Information (RTI) applications and provide the response within the mandatory time limit.

NPRAAF information and publicity cell issued the statement after the departments- land resources, rural development, health and family welfare, power and education delayed in providing RTI replies filed by the forum on November 4, 2016.

The forum also threatened to initiate action as deem democratically fit in the event the responsible department failed to adhere on the RTI act. Further, NPRAAF decided to write to the respective ministry at the Centre with its findings with corroborated evidences

on the nexus between nonlocal contractors, officials and politicians in awarding contract works/supplies.

And in such eventuality, the forum said it would not be responsible for further disruption of flow of funds from the Centre.

NPRAAF’s claim was most of the contract works/ supplies have been awarded to non-Naga businessmen as they have the support of department officials and politicians.

Therefore, NPRAAF said that it would not allow Naga interest to be compromised by corrupt practices of the few non-Nagas, but will strive to streamline all unholy activities taking place in the departments. NPRAAF has also decided to divulge the names of non-Nagas involved in corrupt practices in due course of time.

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Poll schedule for 5 states announced, UP to vote in 7 phases NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): State Assembly elections in the politically-crucial Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur will be held between February 4 and March 8 in what will be the first major test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gamble on demonetisation.

While polling will be spread over seven phases in Uttar Pradesh, it will be a one-day affair in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Goa, and a two-day exercise in Manipur.

Counting of votes will be taken up together in all the states on March 11, the Election Commission announced today setting in process the mega political exercise in the new year.

Announcing the schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said the Commission will keep a watch on the use of black

money, which is expected to come down due to demonetisation. Steps will be taken up to ensure that other illegal inducements are not used to influence voters, he said.

In Uttar Pradesh, which has a 403-member House, polls will be held on February 11 (73 constitu-

encies), February 15 (67 constituencies), February 19 (69), February 23 (53), February 27 (52), March 3 (49) and March 8 (40).

Unlike last elections, Manipur, which recently witnessed violence raising questions whether elections would be possible now, will have a two-day polling on

March 4 (38 constituencies) and March 8 (22 seats).

Polling will be held in Punjab and Goa together on February 4 and in Uttarakhand it will be held on February 15.

The whole electoral process will begin with the issue of notification for polls in Punjab and Goa on

January 11.

The family feud and the split in ruling Samajwadi Party have injected a new dimension in the politics in Uttar Pradesh where BJP hopes to capture power after 14 years on the back of a sweep in Lok Sabha elections in 2014. BSP and Congress, the other main challengers, hope to make it a quadrangular fight but for some alliances being made.

Punjab, which a 117member assembly, promises to be an essentially threeway fight between the ruling SAD-BJP combine, Congress and the new entrant AAP. In Uttarakhand, Congress and BJP are set for a virtual direct fight on 70 seats.

In Goa, where BJP seeks to retain most of the 40 assembly seats to remain in power, AAP is being seen as a new player which plans to topple the applecart of

national parties Congress and BJP. Over 16 crore people will participate in these polls for 690 constituencies in five states, for which the Commission has set up 1.85 lakh polling stations, up 15 per cent from the number during the 2012 polls.

“The Model Code of Conduct will come into immediate effect and will apply on political parties and state governments concerned, besides the Central government in terms of announcements in these states,” Zaidi said.

Tenure of Punjab, Goa and Manipur assemblies are ending on March 18, while that of Uttarakhand’s on March 26 and Uttar Pradesh Assembly on May 27.

To ensure full secrecy of a voter and that facial expressions don’t indicate their choice of candidate, the EC had decided to increase the height of shield that covers the EVM to 30 inches.

reminding that the issue of 33% women reservation in respect of Nagaland was sub judice, the NCD leaders said it was pre-mature and not right time to implement 33% women reservation.

They cautioned that if the state government forcefully conduct ULB election it would “definitely effect counter legal consequences” and the state government would be held responsible since no state in India has enforced 33% reservation till date.

Meanwhile, the NCD has appealed to the intending candidates for the forthcoming urban local bodies (ULB) election to refrain from filing the nomination in the interest of Nagas in general.

NCD also appealed to all the tribal hoho/union, units based in Dimapur to direct their respective members to “strongly carry forward” its appeal. The council warned that violation of its appeal would amount to “deliberate disrespect” of the collective decision and for which the concerned tribal unit/members would be held responsible.

Justice J S Khehar sworn in as 44th CJI

Justice J.S. Khehar

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): Justice Jagdish S i n g h K h e h a r wa s o n Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of India (CJI), becoming the 44th and the first Sikh top judge of the country. Khehar was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

The 64-year-old judge succeeds Justice Tirath Singh Thakur and will hold office of a little over seven months, retiring on August 28, 2017 when he will turn 65. A no-nonsense judge, Chief Justice Khehar has been described as a “strong judge” by his predecessor.

Besides Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the swearing in ceremony was attended several ministers and officials.

Old Dhansiri Bridge to shut for re-construction

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Old Dhansiri Bridge would be closed down for vehicular movement from January 9, for re-construction of new bridge on the same location.

In this regard, DC Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome has asked the departments of PHE and electrical and cellular companies-Airtel, Aircel, BSNL and all cable operators to remove materials from the site within 15 days starting from January 4. M/s Aien Meren Enterprises NST Colony, Dimapur, permitted for the work, has been asked to start the work on the expiry of the stimulated date. Public/citizen residing in the vicinity has also been asked to co-operate with the developmental activities.

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Coordination committee for KMC election meeting held in Kohima

DC Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, and AEO, Mhathung Ngullie briefing the GBs and others at DC’s conference hall, Kohima on Jan 2. (DPRO, Kohima)

guidance of political parties and candidates, where the government has notified “Election Programme” and made operational.

DC therefore informed the members that the committee has been constituted to ensure compliance of the model code of conduct by all political parties and contesting candidates and for considering specific cases of violation of the code. He also highlighted the Do’s and

Don’t’s for the guidance of the candidates and political parties to be observed from the announcement of an election until the completion of the election process.

Rovilatuo also urged the GBs to study the situation in their respective colonies/wards and inform the district administration and the police in connection with any grievances.

Additional S.P, Kohima, I. Hemang also briefed the members on

State BJP extends New Year greetings

Heavy hailstorm lashed Khuzama village on January 4. (Courtesy citizen journalist)

BTLH condemns December 23 incident at SBI Bhandari

DIMAPUR: A meeting of the Bhandari Town Lotha Hoho (BTLH) was convened on January 2, in regard to the incident that took place on December 23, 2016 night at the residence of branch manager SBI, Bhandari.

A press note by BTLH chairman, Lisumo Jami and secretary, David K. Lotha stated that it condemned the December 23 incident,

wherein the branch manager of SBI Bhandari was assaulted.

However, BTLH appealed to both parties for amicable settlement of the issue, since the miscreants were invited by the branch manager to his residence for reason best known to both the parties, so that the public/customers of SBI, Bhandari would not suffer.

Organizations condole demise of late K. V. Pusa

DIMAPUR: Various organizations have condoled the demise of late K. V. Pusa, a veteran Naga politician and former minister who had died on January 2.

Sumi Hoho: Sumi Hoho expressed shock at the sudden demise of late K.V. Pusa. In a condolence note, president Toniho Yepthomi and general secretary Vihuto Asumi stated that with the demise of late Pusa, Nagas had lost a dynamic and a tall leader. Hoho expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and pray that the Almighty God grant solace to the family and grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

NGBF: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has mourned at the demise of late K. V. Pusa, former minister and one of the veteran Naga political leader. In a condolence message, federation has described late Pusa as “sincere”, “dedicated” and “a thorough gentleman”, who had contributed so much for the Naga communities.

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

DIMAPUR: State BJP has greeted the citizens of Nagaland a “Happy New Year 2017”. State BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu, stated that as every New Year brings with it new opportunities, new avenues for development and new challenges, the choice depended on whether to make it the best or let it become a blunder. State BJP president also conveyed that everyone must strive to mend the differences, live and work united to make the society a better place to live which was also the purpose of God. He said, let 2017 be the year of betterment for all. State BJP further wished that the year brings blessings of health, understanding, cooperation, peace and development.

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news in brief Sumi Hoho emergency meet: Sumi Hoho emergency executive meeting has been scheduled on January 5 at10 a.m in the Sumi Hoho Ki, Zunheboto. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DC Kohima informs bus owners: Chairman of Regional Transport Authority cum deputy commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor has informed all the bus owners that notification order dated March 2, 2016 in regard to phasing out of 15 years old or more buses had been notified. DC stated that in-spite of giving sufficient time period as per the request of the Buses Union, it was found that the old buses were still plying on road. In this connection a final reminder has been issued to all the bus owners that strict enforcement of as per the relevant section of MV Act, 1988 would commence with immediate effect.

DDGBA meeting: Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) has convened a meeting on January 5 at 10 a.m. in the Dimapur GB Union (Sadar) office, Supermarket, Dimapur. All six unit presidents, secretaries, advisors, executive members and DDGBA office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting.

PSU annual conference: Pfüchama Student’s Union (PSU) would be organizing its annual conference from January 6 to 7 in commemoration of 50 years in the Pfüchama village panchayat hall under the theme “epistemophilia “(excessive love of knowledge)”. The speakers include Vikho-o Yhoshü MLA, Daso Paphino addl.director, Treasuries & Account and Kevilezo Terhükhano head teacher i/c Govt.Middle School Pfüchama.

LJP state executive meeting: Nagaland state unit of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has convened an emergency meeting on January 5 at 2:30 p.m in the party head office, 1st floor NK commercial Zion Hospital road junction, Purana Bazaar. All the party executive members, state mahila and state youth wing have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

UCC informs: United Colony Council (UCC) Dimapur, chairman has informed all the public of ward No. 20 that there would be a general meeting along with council members and GBs in GHSS ground on December 5 at 1 p.m to discuss the upcoming DMC election in the interest of the general public.

SDEO Kiphire informs: Sub-Divisional Education Officer Kiphire has informed the eligible in-service candidate willing to undergo B.Ed study for the academic session 2017-19 on the condition laid down by the government to submit their application to SDEO office Kiphire on or before February 6. Application should be addressed to the Directorate of School Education Kohima along with the NOC from respective VEC. Preference of study centre/college should also be mentioned/indicated in their individual application. No further application would be entertain after the last date of submission.

ARESA annual general meeting: Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association annual general meeting would be held on January 7 at 9.30 a.m in the Khatkati (Gautam Basty) at the residence of ex-sub, Devi Prasad Poruhit.

All concerned members have been requested to attend the said meeting without fail.

KVC elects new chairman: Kijümetouma Village Council (KVC) and village elders held a meeting on December 3 at VDB hall and unanimously elected Khrievotso Paunuo as village council chairman and Neisatuo

Kets as VDB secretary for a term of 5 years as per the direction of deputy commissioner, Kohima.

SRSU presidential meeting: Satakha Range Students’ Union (SRSU) has convened presidential meeting on January 7, at 9 a.m. in its office premise. All unit presidents and general secretaries, advisors have been requested to attend the meeting.

FTC open bible quest results declared: Faith Theological College (FTC) open Bible quest exam 2016 results have been declared and put out on the college notice board. All participants have been requested to check their marks and collect the certificates from the college office. For more details one can contact: 9436425173/9856319201.

Free coaching for class 10 students: ACME Club Kuhuboto has informed all the parents and class 10 students that the free class 10 coaching class, organised and sponsored by the club for those who were going to write the forthcoming HSLC examinations would commence from January 9 at 10 a.m in the Government High School Kuhuboto. The club has informed all the concern parents, student and frontal heads of Kuhuboto and public leaders of Kuhuboto area to attend its inaugural programme without fail.

ANIEF general meeting: All Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation (ANIEF) has convened general meeting on January 17 at 11 a.m in the Red Cross complex conference hall P.R. Hill Kohima to deliberate and review the pending cases of central transport subsidy (CTS) and central capital investment subsidy (CCIS) for the year 2007, 2008 and 2009 under the state department of industries and commerce. All the ANIEF state office bearers, action committee members, district units of ANIEF and all the selected units from all over 11 districts under the pending cases have been requested to attend the general meeting.

Kohima centre inform on PHH and AAY food-grains: Assistant director, food and civil supplies Kohima Nagaland Kapenlo Thong has informed to all the FPS/village councils of Kohima centre that the PHH and AAY foodgrains would be released from January 9 onwards between 10:30 a.m and 3 p.m. All the concerned FPS/ village councils have been directed to collect their respective quota accordingly, Kohima town FPS on January 9 & 10, Kohima sadar and Secu circle villages on January 11, Kezocha circle villages on January 12 and Jakha circle villages on January 13.

Reminders for Children Festival: Children festival would start on January 5 from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Delegates have been informed to come early and take name tags or spot registration on January 5. Festival would begin from 9 a.m to 3 p.m from January 6 to 7. All delegates have been requested to have proper lunch and come along with bottle of drinking water, Bible, notepads and pens. Light refreshments would be provided at 12 p.m at the venue. Parents are encouraged to stay for the worship time from 9 a.m to10:30 a.m and later for interactive parents sessions. There would be free will offering collected on the last day.

Lost and Found: A wallet containing voters ID card, UBI ATM card, Pan card and driving license belonging to Hotoi Sema, son of Hakiqhe Sema has been found from an auto rickshaw. Rightful owner has been asked to collect the same from the Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) office, Supermarket during office hours or contact (8014440433).

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED LATE H. K. DEB

OF LATE IMTIWAPONG JAMIR ON 5TH JAN. 2016

Lt. Mr. L. Zheikhu Chishi

GB. Sematilla Colony (Loving Father and Husband) 14/12/1946 – 05/01/2017 It's been four years since you left for your heavenly abode, but you are never forgotten.

You are always remembered.

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DIMAPUR: Coordination committee for the upcoming Kohima Municipal Council Election held its first meeting at DC’s conference hall, Kohima on January 2, chaired by deputy commissioner Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, who is also the convener of the committee.

According to DIPR report, the DC informed that the State Election Commission has evolved model code of conduct for the

the arrangement of police personnel. He said that the police personnel had been arranged accordingly to the situation of the areas as normal, sensitive and hyper sensitive including the arrangement of 15 Groups of IR for security of the polling officials, GBs and the general public. GBs also shared their views and opinions during the meeting.

ADC Kohima and Returning Officer, Lithrongla Tongpi also called upon the GBs to act on the maintenance of law and order in their respective areas as they were the eye and ear of the district administration. She also informed that the voter slip would be issued before the polling day and asked the GBs, and ward/colony leaders to assist during the issue.

Assistant Election Officer, Mhathung Ngullie also highlighted some important points in regard with the Do’s and Don’t’s based on the rules.

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Loving wife & children

REMEMBERING YOU ON YOUR

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. Lobeni E. Shitiri 5th January 2016

Three years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode.

DADDY, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. Time can never erase the memories we shared together. Your love and prayers will forever be our guide.

Loving wife, son, daughter-in-law, daughters & grand daughter

Words are not enough to express how much we miss you since you left us for eternal home. Your memories are always with us.

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Loving wife, children and relatives

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Mrs. Rongsenbenla

DIMAPUR: Tsungiki Gazetted Officers Forum (TGOF) has convened its 2nd general session on January 7 at 10 a.m. in the Tsungiki community hall. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. Forum further informed that no personal intimation shall be given in this matter.

TBC platinum anniversary

DIMAPUR: Tsutoho Baptist Church (TBC) SBAK, Nito Mount would be celebrating its platinum anniversary under the theme “Liberty in truth” from January 14 to 15. The programme would be exhorted by former home minister and MLA 36 A/C G Kaito Aye. All Tsutoho villagers, inlaws, former pastors and TBC women leaders have been requested to attend the programme.

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Dearest Apvu You went to Heaven one year ago today but memories of you renews each day. Time slips by and life goes on, but the sacrifices you made for us and above all your prayers still lingers in our hearts. Your exemplary life, inspiring words and teaching will always be our guide till we meet on the Lord's day.

We remember you every day with silent tears and wish we still have you but we are relieved knowing that you are in God's loving arm.

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Loving husband & family members

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TGOF 2nd general session

Died on 1st Jan’2015 It’s been a year since you left us; we always love and miss you in our own special ways and have always meant a lot to us. Your good deeds will always be remembered and be an anchor for us.

Loving husband, children, grand children and in-laws.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: How successful has demonetisation been in achieved its objectives?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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Succeed in a 14% big way Succeeded only in bank 83% getting all the cash 3% Can’t say

Next poll

Q: Is the Nagaland govt

safeguarding Art.371A by holding civic polls?  Yes  No  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST January 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Nice with plenty of sunshine 26 12 Aizawl

Brilliant sunshine

21 7

Guwahati Sunny to partly cloudy

27 10

Mostly sunny and nice

21 8

Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny with a shower

21 9

Shillong

A stray morning t-shower

15 2

Kohima

A passing afternoon shower

17 4

Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice

23 9

A thunderstorm in spots

18 5

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

12 3

Mkg

Sunshine, a shower; cooler

16 9

Zunheboto A stray afternoon t-shower

16 3

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Participants of the ongoing ICETNMST-2017 at NIT Nagaland Chumukedima on Wednesday. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): The three-day International Conference on Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials Science and Technology (ICETNMST-2017) organised by the Department of Science and Humanities, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland, got underway on Wednesday at its campus here in Chumukedima.

Scientists, scholars, and experts along with

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delegates and invitees from across the world and country are taking part in the conference that will culminate on January 6.

On the first day, Prof.

Meyya Meyyappan from NASA Amnes Research Center Moffett Field ,CA delivered the keynote address for the inaugural function.

In his presentation on ‘Nanotechnology: Development of Practical Systems and Nano-Micro-Macro Integration’ that focussed on

‘product and system development using Nanomaterials and nanotechnology’, Prof. Meyya said there were strong nanotechnology research programs across the world with every conceivable application in all economic sectors and that the development of practical systems and commercial products were the next big challenge at present.

Prof. Vijaya Srinivasu Vallabhapurapu from University of South Africa and Prof. S.M. Shivaprasad

of JNCASR Bangalore presented their papers during plenary talk I and II respectively.

Several research papers and findings were also presented during different sessions on the first day.

It may be noted that the conference is an initiative of NIT Nagaland to bring to the front the recent development in the field of Nanomaterials as well as to create a platform for international scientific collaborations.

Chang tribe to celebrate Poanglüm festival

DIMAPUR: Poanglüm, a post-harvest festival of the Chang tribe under the aegis of Chang Tribal Council (CKS) would be celebrated from January 12 to 13 in Tuensang headquarter.

A press note by CKS president, M. P. Nokshang and general secretary, C. Yenten stated that the festival would be celebrated for two days, graced by minister of Health & Family Welfare, P. Longen on the first day and minister of Power, Kipili Sangtam on the second day as chief guest and president ENPO, Koiwang Konyak as guest of honour.

A d d i t i o n a l eve n t s such as ethnic show in the evening of day one and Musical Night on day two have been incorporated to enchance the festival, where Tetseo sisters and INCIPIT Dimapur based band would participate. Both events would be graced by DC Tuensang, Alem Jongshi and S. Chuba Sangla OSD to Higher Education as guest of honour respectively. CKS and the planning committee Poanglüm has invited the presence of all the general public of Tuensang Town, all HoDs and government officials under Tuensang town, the village councils of all the Chang villages, all the Chang unions of different places and well wishers to be a part of the festival.

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(Far left) Dr. Y.G. Zhimomi, Pastor Nivukhu Zhimomi (center) along with team of doctors. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Y.G Child Health Care Clinic located at 3rd Mile Dimapur opposite to Chekiye Village gate was dedicated on Wednesday

by Chekiye Village Baptist Church, pastor Nivukhu Zhimomi.

According to the proprietor, Dr.Y. G. Zhimomi, the health care clinic has been opened to provide affordable and quality health service to both children and adult patients.

He said the clinic has been opened at the highway so that patients from both far and near could have easy access to quality

healthcare.

Dr. Zhimomi also termed the clinic as “unique” as it was child friendly clinic with ample space and facilities to keep the child patients entertained.

Asked what were the facilities provided, the doctor said the clinic have a team of doctors who would cater to both children and adult patients.

The clinic will remain open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. have pharmacy, laboratory, X-Ray, phototherapy (to treat jaundice in babies), child play station, day care facility and minor OT, added Dr. Zhimomi.

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NPA building committee members at the construction site on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pensioners’ Association (NPA) is in the process of constructing a three-storey building that would include a waiting room for the elderly, a central office of the NPA and a district office respectively.

The foundation for the NPA building was laid during the holiday season in late December for the convenience of the public as the construction was being undertaken in the deputy commissioner’s complex, Kohima and is expected to be completed within 5-6

months.

NPA Building Committee comprising of convener, Sachopra Vero (Former DC), architect Medozho Zango, NPA president, Rukhielhoulie Angami, NPA general secretary, Lecho Krocha, NPA finance secretary, K. Seijahen, executive member, Yantso Khuvung and committee member, S. Keppen also held a review meeting on January 4. The committee is further seeking the full cooperation of the district and sub-division units across the state for the

completion of the building. They also stated hope that the units would come forward and help the NPA towards this end.

Mention may be made here that the NPA has 11 district offices, 4 sub-division units and 4 other units outside the state including one in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Manipur.

The building was proposed after observing that senior citizens especially in the age group of 80-85, who come for verification every year had no proper place to sit and wait.

DIMAPUR: Christ King Parish, Kohima village had ordained the third Angami priest of the parish, Reverend deacon Thejalhoulie Peter Solo on January 4, by Bishop of Kohima Rev. Dr. James Thoppil under the motto “Let your face shine on your servant” (Psalm 31:16).

Over fifty priests concelebrated with the Bishop in the solemn ceremony.

Bishop thanked the family and village for offering Fr. Peter for the service of God in the church. He exhorted the candidate to be humble, build close intimacy with Jesus through the celebration of the Eucharist and prayer. “A priest is called primarily with the Lord and then to send out. One’s being must precede one’s doing.

All that you are and you have is God’s gift to you.

Now make a gift of your life to God, full, whole, complete in freedom” he said.

Bishop also pointed out that Fr. Peter’s formation and learning began along with his ordinance.

He further exhorted the new priest to stay in touch with the family and friends who

could be source of strength in difficult moments of priestly ministry. Bishop urged the family members and the parish community to uphold deacon Peter Solo daily in their prayers.

During the programme, Deacon Thejalhoulie Peter Solo, dressed in the traditional Angami attire was brought in with the traditional tune to the Church.

He was accompanied by his wife Kevilenuo Rita Solo and the eldest man of the clan Le-o Leo Solo along with the family members to the altar.

The programme was chaired by Rev. Fr. Solomon Vizo, a priest from the same parish while welcome address was delivered by parish priest, Rev. Fr. Peter Salew.

Deacon Thejalhoulie Peter, Solo, son of late Khrienei-o Peter Solo and Kevilenuo Rita Solo was born on September 7, 1982 at Kohima. He is the fourth child among five children, with two sisters and two brothers. After completing his 7th Standard from Christ King Higher Secondary School, Kohima village, he joined the seminary at Jaluk-

Newly ordained priest with Bishop and others. ie in the year 1997 and did his schooling at St. Xavier’s Hr. Sec. School, Jalukie, for his classes 11 & 12 (20002001) at Patkai Christian College, Spiritual orientation Course at Vianney Home, Assam (2002), graduation at Patkai Christian College, Dimapur (20032005), Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bangalore (2006-2007), for regency at St. Xavier’s Parish, Meluri (2008), Post Graduation at St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science, Bangalore (20092010) M.Sc. (Analytical

Chemistry) for Theology at Oriens Theological College, Shillong (2011-2016) Diaconate at Lakhuti.

In the felicitation programme there were special folk songs from male voice of the parish and from Catholic Women Association, speeches from the Bishop and Kezevilie Kevin Solo (family representatives).

Rev. Fr. Thejalhoulie Peter, Solo, newly ordained priest while thanking all said that he raised his heart and

mind to God in gratitude for all the blessings that God has showered upon him through many people on his journey to vocation. He thanked God for the gift of ‘vocation to priesthood’ and for giving him the strength and courage to follow His call. Fr. Peter also urged people of God to pray for him.

Vilanuo Angela and Keneingu Albert translated the Bishop’s message, Ruovuotuonuo Ruth, anchored the felicitation programme.

SFXCC Kidima observes thanksgiving DIMAPUR: St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church (SFXCC) Kidima held its completion of 46 years of salvation faith in the village-cum-thanksgiving with reverend father Raymond D’Souza SJ, director of Eden Garden, Children Home, Khuzama on December 31 in the church premises.

Reverend Father Raymond D’Souza SJ in the introductory note asked the faithful people to celebrate sacred service with enthusiasm and joy. He appealed to the congregation to help one another with joy and peace.

In the thanksgiving celebration father D’Souuza offered gratitude to God for giving life, faith and good health in the year.

A special prayer was also offered for the golden jubilee to be celebrated in 2020. Holy Eucharist, lighting of 46 candles for the sign of years and thanksgiving for all the blessings of 2016 were the highlights of the sacred programme.

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ARs personnel killed in encounter, civilian injured Imphal, Jan 4 (PTI): An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with suspected militants at Khunthak village in Ukhrul district of Manipur.

The encounter took place in the hill district when the paramilitary forces were on a foot patrol yesterday, Assam Rifles sources said today.

The jawan has been identified as 42-year-old Bhupal Singh, the sources said. The troops retaliated but the militants escaped by taking advantage of the hilly terrain.

AGARTALA, JAN 4 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Revenue Minister Badal Chowdhury today visited the quakeaffected areas in Dhalai and Unakoti districts in state and asked the district administration to help the affected people. A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale and epicentred in Tripura jolted the state yesterday triggering landslides and leaving a woman dead and four others injured. Sarkar and Chowdhury first visited Shantipur village in Pencharthal block of Unakoti district where 48 mud houses collapsed and 155 houses partly damaged.

Then he visited Chhoto Surma, Bali Gaon, Natun Bagan and Noagaon Junior Basic School of Dhalai district by helicopter. An estimated 174 people of 40 families were rendered homeless and took refuge in

Noagaon J B School.

They also visited the house of 50-year-old Kamalini Kanda who died of heart attack at Natun Bagan village during the earthquake. Altogether, 591 houses collapsed and one woman died in Dhalai district due to tremor. Sarkar assured the villagers that their houses would be either newly constructed or repaired soon and necessary financial help would be extended to them.

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IMPHAL, Jan 4: Violent clash erupted between workers of Manipur Peoples’ Party (MPP) and BJP in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Wednesday leaving five persons injured and four vehicles damaged.

The poll related scuffle took place in Heirok Assembly Constituency of Thoubal district.

The violence reportedly unfolded when MPP workers accompanying party president N Sovakiran

SUMI SETTSU KUPOSHUKULU, DIMAPUR PITHITSA

Sumi settsumi dimapur loxukuami kumtsu Atsala 07.01.2017,Inaqhe Ayi 7-12 Kutolo Akighini Do Ani Keghenuno Akibolomi Hekutsu pesu aphuye sah kighiniki, Thilixu lo ighino kukumugha ighilupenike pithitsu ani.

Mulato Achumi Alakhu Mpeu S.S.K.D

LOTISA MAPULU UNION DIMAPUR

LMUD kuposhukulu hoho-cum-picnic, Atsala 07/01/17 lo kuhoniye ani. Tighenguno aghami kumtsu pelo pututa kibo sasu ighino kuposhutsu penike pithulu ani.

Ampelo sukusho kighini ghi tilehino peithalu veni.

2017 picnic ye Inoli & Ino D.Tokiho Chophi no sasutsu ani.

A-a :- D. Tokiho Chophi Farm, Ghokito Village, Kuhuboto.

Ado :- 09:30 inaqhe Bus Stop hitoi ani :City Tower : 06:00 am Burma Camp : 06:15 am Purana Bazar : 06:30 am

T.K Service 3rd Mile (Thilixu Junction) 4th Mile (Police Point)

: 06:50 am : 07:00 am : 07:10 am

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KUMVU TSALA

Atsala :- 10th Lu-qhi 2017 A-A :- NCRC Sumi Kukuho ki (Burma Camp) Ado :- 07:00 Inaqhe.

Aghami kumtsu no ighino olikhi okibo eno aghami ghenguno sukusho kukumgha inikhusulu penike LKD ye puloniqhiyi shi kukusu sutsa tsu ani.

Akighini shekhalo kumtsu aghulho lo kusu ani.

(L. VIKAHO INAZHE) Gen. Secretary (LKD)

FELICITATION The Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Kohima (MSTK) would like to congratulate Shri. Bendangkokba, IAS on his promotion to the post of Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland. The milestone achievement is worth appreciating and we are thankful for bringing pride and honor for the village in general and the Union in particular. Your perseverance and commitment to work are exemplary. We pray for your continuous dedication towards your work.

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Sd/Sh. LIKOKSASHI President (MSTK)

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and his personal security escort smashed four vehicles used by the supporters of BJP’s intending candidate Th Radheshyam, a retired IPS officer, who had organized a feast at a house in Ukhongshang village.

After being smashed, the vehicles were turned upside down. The security escort personnel also allegedly fired some rounds in the air. The MPP workers disrupted the grand feast

while dictating that no such election related feast can be organized in the area.

Following the vandalism, a large number of BJP workers and supporters of Radheshyam thronged the residence of Sovakiran at the same village Ukhongsang.

However, timely intervention by a police team led by Thoubal district SP prevented the clash from escalating further.

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ATSALA-07.01.2017, AYI-10:00 INAQHE KIHELO PIMLA GHAMI TUGHALO KICHEMI KHUNO KHUNO PHUGHILO AGHIMU. PIMLA GHAMI AKHOTO KUPUTSA ANI. TIGHENGUNO O-U AKIMIJI GHI PESU IGHI PENIKE OKUSU ANI. L.K. Swu. G.B Chairman Pimla Village Council

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RESIGNATION

I, the undersigned hereby resign from the Naga People's Front active membership vide active membership No. 0888 and enrolment No. 6567 with effect from 4th January 2017 and have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party with immediate effect.

Sd/Phushito Sumi Vice President 4th Ghaspani-I

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TESOPHENYU GROUP OFFICERS’ FORUM (TGOF) FELICITATION

The Tesophenyu Group Officers Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates Shri K.T.Thomas on being promoted to the post of The Director of Tourism, Govt. of Nagaland.

The TGOF wish him the very best for his future responsibilities and pray that the Almighty God will bless him and guide him so that he may be a blessing to the Nagas in general and his Department in particular.

Dr. Tinelo Jemu Er. Chengato Kath Gen. Secretary, TGOF President, TGOF

OFFICE OF THE

TAMLU VILLAGE COUNCIL (K) B.P.O TAMLU, P.O : TULI-798618 DIST. LONGLENG

We, the undersigned on behalf of the Tamlu Village Council (K) would like to extend our heartiest appreciation to Shri. B.S Nganlang, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secy. of Land Resources and Excise and Shri. T.W Yanlem, his OSD, for their initiative in the project of boring water well in Tamlu Village which was completed in the month of Nov. 2016.

The Council with deep sense of appreciation do hope that such developmental projects would be initiated in future too.

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T. WÜNGMEI KONYAK Council Chairman

Police team resorted to tear gas shelling to disperse the BJP supporters. No casualty was reported in the police action.

Radheshyam alleged that five of his workers were also assaulted by the escort personnel of the MPP president while demanding that Sovakiran must offer apol-

ogy for the “uncivilized” and unwarranted action.

A meeting organized

by BJP workers at Ukhongsang Makha Leikai later in the afternoon discussed the attack on party workers and resolved to demand suspension of escort personnel of the MPP leader within 24 hours.

APPRECIATION

The Asukhomi Union Dimapur expresses its appreciation for the yeoman service rendered by the Asukhomi Union Zunheboto on 22nd and 26th December, 2016 in repairing the long neglected Mokokchung - Zunheboto State Highway bringing much needed relief to the villagers and the daily commuters.

Your gesture in form of a Christmas gift is notable, noble and praiseworthy. Keep up the good work.

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Quake rocks Arunachal

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): The ripples of the ongoing economic blockade in Manipur were today felt in the national capital with rival Manipuri and Naga groups staging protests over the tense law-and-order situation in the state which will go to polls in March.

While members of the Delhi Manipuri Society highlighted the “humanitarian crisis” due to the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) since November 1, the Naga groups demanded imposition of President’s Rule in the state.

The UNC had imposed the blockade against the creation of seven new districts in the landlocked state by bifurcating the existing ones.

“It is a question of survival. The blockade is inhumane. People are facing extreme difficulties in terms of food, medicines, fuel. The essentials to lead a normal life are either absent or beyond the reach of the common man. Is the government scared of the UNC? Is there something called rule of law?”, Delhi Manipuri Society vice-president Sangeeta asked. A large number of Manipuri youths took part in the day-long sit-in at Jantar Mantar here with posters containing messages demanding an immediate end to the blockade.

Meanwhile, members of the Joint Naga Civil Societies demonstrated outside Manipur Bhawan alleging that “Manipuri mobs backed by the state government” had “attacked” Naga civilians after December 18.

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“I am told that there is a negative report sent by the MHA to the EC that the law-and-order situation in Manipur is not conducive to conduct a free-andfair election. It is totally wrong and baseless,” he told reporters.

The chief minister said issues such as insurgency, blockades, strikes are not unique to Manipur but they affect the entire

11 supporters of United Naga Council injured during protest

Asukhomi Union Dimapur

OFFICE OF THE ANGAMI YOUTH ORGANISATION, KOHIMA INFORMATION Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) directs every Angami living in Kohima Town, in every municipal ward to ensemble near the periphery of Deputy Commissioner’s Office Kohima on the 6th of January 2017 at 9am. Colony Youth Presidents and Executives, Irrespective of whether hailing from Angami community or not are directed to be present themselves.

Moreover AYO directs NAYO, SAYO and WAYO to depute volunteers from the Angami villages shown below on the 6th and 7th January 2017 respectively.

Any range or village which fail to show up with requisite strength will be held accountable.

Dated January 6, 2017 Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) 1. Gariphema - 50 2. Tuophema - 50 3. Botsa - 50 4. Nachama - 50 5. Chiechama - 100 6. Ziezou - 10 7. Phekerükrie - 10 8. Viphoma - 10 Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) 1. Khuzama - 50 2. Kidima - 20 3. Viswema - 100 4. Jakhama - 100 Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) 1. Khonoma - 100 2. Mezoma - 80 3. Sechü Zubza - 70 4. Sechüma - 20 5. Menguzuma - 20 6. Thekrejuma - 10 Dated January 7, 2017 Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) 1. Teichüma - 20 2. Seiyhama - 20 3. Tsiemekhuma - 20 4. Nerhema - 100 5. Zhadima - 50 6. Meriema - 50 7. Chüziema - 20 8. Tsiesema - 30 9. Tsiesema Basa - 30 10. Kijümetouma - 20 11. Dihoma - 20 12. Rüsoma - 50 13. Chedema Bawe/Basa - 40 14. Kohima Village - 100 Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) 1. Phesama - 50 2. Pfüchama - 20 3. Kigwema - 80 4. Mima - 50 5. Kezoma - 30 6. Sakhaba - 30 7. Kezo Town/Kezo Basa - 20 8. Mitelephe -5 Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) 1. Jotsoma - 100 2. Kiruphema - 50 Sd/Sd/Peter Rutsa Neinguvoto Krose Vice President, AYO President, AYO

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was “not conducive” to conduct free-and-fair polls there.

However, just ahead of Ibobi’s meeting with the President, the EC declared that the Assembly election will be held in two phases -- on March 4 and 8 -- in Manipur.

Ibobi, who was accompanied by Congress’ Manipur election in-charge Ramesh Chennithala at the meeting, welcomed the

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“A red corner notice The District Session Court of E Kharumnuid should be immediately isissued the non-bailable war- sued to all states in the counrant against Dorphang after try including all exit and he failed to appear before the entry points of the state to Investigating Officer, who is arrest the legislator,” the probing into the case, Public groups said. They also asked Assembly Speaker Abu TaProsecutor I.C.Jha said.

Among other things, her Mondal to take action Imphal, Jan 4 (PTI): said. The incident comes Eleven suspected support- after UNC announced its Dorphang was charged un- against Dorphang. ers of United Naga Council decision to picket and storm were injured when they government offices in Nagatried to storm the Deputy inhabited areas of the state Commissioner’s office in last week. The state has been Itanagar, Jan 4 (PTI): A low-intensity quake shook Senapati district to protest witnessing unrest due to Arunachal Pradesh today. According to reports of National creation of seven new dis- the imposition of indefinite economic blockade on the Center for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake, which tricts, police said today.

The protestors tried to lifeline of the landlocked measured 4.3 on the Richter scale was reported at Kurung Kumey district of the state. The tremors were felt at 1:20 march into the office of the state by United Naga CounAM. There was no report of any casualty or damage to Deputy Commissioner in the cil (UNC) since November property. Another moderate quake of magnitude 5.4 was Naga-dominated hill district 1 last year and violence folrecorded along the India-Myanmar border region at 12.20 of Senapati yesterday and lowing the creation of seven AM. Tremors were felt across Assam and North East, as an were injured when they tried new districts by bifurcating earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 rocked Tripura, near to break the barricade set the previously existing disup by Manipur Police, they tricts. the India-Bangladesh border yesterday.

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today met President Pranab Mukherjee to discuss the Ministry of Home Affairs’ report to the Election Commission that termed the law-and-order situation in the state as “grave”.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Singh rubbished the report saying it “wrongly” concluded that the prevailing situation

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President Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Chief Minister of Manipur O. Ibobi Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI)

north-east and that even in 2012, the state Assembly polls were boycotted by hill and valley-based underground organisations including the PLA and the UNLF. “The Congress in particular is not allowed to hold public meetings. But, ultimately the people support the party. They gave it a thumping majority in the last polls and even this time, there will not be any problem.

“We had suggested to the EC that just like earlier, the polls should be conducted in two phases. We are grateful to the commission for the announcement and hope that our party will win this time as well,” the Congress leader said.

Manipur has been witnessing an unrest since November 1 last due to the imposition of an indefinite economic blockade by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the lifeline of the landlocked state, two national highways, and violence following the creation of seven new districts by bifurcating the existing ones.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Thursday, january 5, 2017

Last ditch efforts to salvage SP fail

Nagar Nigam workers removing the hoarding of political parties as the model code of conduct has been implemented after announcement of the schedule of UP assembly elections in Lucknow on Wednesday. (PTI)

hai, kahan hathura isteymal karna hai, sahi sey karengey. (Where to tighten screw and where to use hammer, we will do it effectively).”

He was speaking at UP Pravasi Diwas here after the announcement of the election schedule.

Hours before the Election Commission announced the schedule for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, the urgency to broker peace appeared palpable in the faction-ridden party so that the vertical split in the organisation does not create confusion among voters as to which was the

GST enrolment to close on Jan 10 DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): The department of taxes, Nagaland has informed that the window for enrolment of dealers under Goods and Services Tax (GST) would close on January 10, 2017 for Nagaland.

In a press release, commissioner of taxes, Asangba Chuba Ao, said the CEO of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) informed that the process of enrolling for GST would only be available up to January 10, 2017. The department has stated that dealers failing to enrol themselves within the stipulated period could face deregistration under VAT law and have difficulties to register afresh for GST, adding that this would affect smooth transaction of business. The department of taxes further stated that it

has set up facilitation centres in all its offices across the state from December 8, 2016 to assist dealers for enrolling in the GST portal with facilities such as computers with internet facilities, scanners, printers as well as trained staff to assist in the enrolment process.

It informed that the dealers who have still not received their provisional IDS and passwords issued

by GSTN could contact their respective tax office and collect the same.

Meanwhile, the department stated that a helpdesk has been set up with phone no. 0124-4688999 for assistance. For queries, one could send email to helpdesk@gst. gov.in. Details could also be found in the departmental website www.nagalandtax. nic.in

real SP. Racing against time, SP leaders made eleventh hour efforts to restore peace in the ruling party with Azam Khan taking the lead, meeting party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav separately but failed to make any headway.

After late night confabulations to hammer out a compromise formula came a cropper, Azam made fresh efforts this morning when he reached Mulayam’s residence.

He discussed for over four hours with Mulayam and Shivpal Yadav and

also met Akhilesh Yadav separately at his 5-Kalidas Marg residence.

The efforts were, however, unlikely to yield any positive result immediately as an adamant SP National General Secretary Ramgopal Yadav ruled out any chance of “patch up” and trashed reports of such a move as “rumours”.

As both factions -- one headed by SP patriarch Mulayam Singh and the other by his son Akhilesh -staked claim to the party’s “cycle” symbol saying they were the real Samajwadi Party, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said he was examining claims of different factions of SP and will decide after taking a view based on precedents and set principles.

“The Commission, as per the symbol order, while keeping in mind precedents and set principles followed till now, will examine the documents before us and will take appropriate decision at the right time,” Zaidi said.

Experts said as an interim measure, the poll panel may freeze the “cycle” symbol and ask the two factions to contest on new symbols.

It may also give the two sides new name to contest the polls till the time a final decision is taken on the real “ownership” of Samajwadi Party and its symbol “cycle”.

According to NPRAAF, on December 21, 2016, when it inquired on the reason for the delayed, the director School Education and chief engineer Power department apologized for the delay and sought some more time, however there was no official communication from the rural department and land resource, NPRAAF said.

BSP to battle alone: Mayawati L u c kn ow, J a n 4 (IANS): The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Wednesday said it will contest assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand on its own.

BSP chief Mayawati said this was being done so as not to compromise the interests of the Bahujan movement. She also urged the Election Commission to tell the central government not to present the annual budget on February 1 and to wait until elections in all five states end on March 8. The budget announcements could influence the voters and take away the level playing field, the four-time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh said in a statement.

It stated that heath and family welfare had intimidated to the forum stating that the department had transferred the RTI application on November 10, 2016 to State Program Officer and PIO (NHM), and Program Officer and PIO (RCH). Therefore, NPRAAF wanted to know whether the two PIO have received the letter and if so the reason for inordinate delay in reply to RTI.

(From p-1) dismayed with the cabinet decision to go ahead with the electioneering process instead of addressing the volatile situation.

In this regard, Yano said that the union supported APO’s stand on the issue and would remain vigilant for any untoward incidents. Meluri bodies: A joint meeting of the Meluri Area Public Organisation (MAPO), Meluri Village Council (MVC), Khumiasü Village Council (KVC), Müluo Shefüri Kügharü (MSK) and ward chairmen held on January 4, 2017 at Meluri Town has resolved to boycott the Meluri town council election 2017.

In a joint press statement, MAPO president Riesopa, MVC chairman Lerüsie, KVC chairman Riechusie and MSK president Shiekutho said the meeting in the larger interest of safeguarding the special provision under Article 371 (A) of the constitution observed that the municipal/ town council rules would adversely affect Naga customs and traditions.

In this regard, the house directed all the intending candidates to strictly adhere by the decision and abstain from filing nominations.

They cautioned that anyone failing to comply with the “consensus decision shall be treated as a direct challenge to our stand” and defaulters would be excommunicated from Meluri jurisdiction. The meet also empowered Müluo Shefüri Kügharü (MSK) to monitor the directive.

DMK elevates Stalin as Working President

M.K. Stalin

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS): The DMK on Wednesday elevated M.K. Stalin, son of its supremo and an ailing former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, as its Working President.

A resolution to this effect was passed at the DMK General Council meeting here at the party headquarters. Stalin, 63, would have all the powers of the President, a party official said.

The meeting was chaired by DMK General Secretary K. Anbazhagan as Karunanidhi, the President, was advised bed rest. Stalin would continue to be the party Treasurer.

“The post of Working President is a responsibility. I will function with responsibility,” Stalin told the media.

Wednesday’s development comes a month after the death of AIADMK leader and Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, who defeated the DMK in successive assembly elections in 2011

and 2016.

The elevation of Stalin, a former Mayor of Chennai, could have come earlier had it not been for his elder brother M.K. Alagiri who had opposed the move.

In 2009, when DMK was in power in Tamil Nadu, Stalin was made the Deputy Chief Minister, signalling to others that he would be the heir apparent to Karunanidhi.

But Alagiri made it clear that he would not accept anybody as his leader if and when Karunanidhi hung up his boots.

The decks were cleared for Stalin when Alagiri was expelled from the DMK for speaking against the party prior to the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

Meanwhile, Stalin strengthened his hold over the DMK, one of the oldest parties in the country.

It was Karunanidhi’s poor health and doctor’s advice to take rest which seemed to have forced the decision to promote Stalin.

Founded in 1949 by C.N. Annadurai, the DMK came to power in Tamil Nadu in 1967. Annadurai was the party’s first Chief Minister.

Annadurai died in 1969 and was succeeded by Karunanidhi with the support of Tamil movie hero M.G. Ramachandran or MGR - then with the DMK - and other leaders and members of the legislative assembly.

Bengaluru molestation: five arrested Bengaluru , Jan 4 (Agencies): At least five people have been detained in connection with complaints of widespread sexual assaults on women during New Year’s eve celebrations in the Indian city of Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday. The detentions came amid widespread outrage as female revelers complained they were groped and assaulted by a mob of men on MG Road in Bengaluru’s city centre.

The police, who initially dismissed the incidents saying it had not received complaints, took up the matter two days after the incident as videos of men assaulting women went viral on social media. On Wednesday, television channels aired fresh footage from the same day, said to be from the closed circuit security camera of a private house, that showed two men on a scooter assaulting a young woman while some bystanders lurked at a distance.

The video is being taken as evidence by the police as they investigate complaints.

“We have taken action by registering an FIR (first information report). Investigation is in progress, the city’s police chief Praveen Sood told DPA news agency. Sood said the police had found “credible evidence in a case of wrongful confinement, molestation and attempt to rob” in relation to the MG Road complaints.

BJP offices, workers attacked as TMC takes to streets Kolkata/New Delhi/Bhubaneshwar, Jan 4 (PTI): From Kolkata to New Delhi to Bhubaneshwar, TMC MPs, leaders and workers held protests against yesterday’s arrest of their MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay as alleged workers of West Bengal’s ruling party attacked BJP offices, hurling bombs and setting them on fire.

Furious over the arrest of Bandyopadhyay, TMC leader in the Lok Sabha and a close Mamata Banerjee aide, party workers

also demonstrated in front of CBI offices in Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar, where the MP was taken for production in a court after his arrest.

A BJP delegation met West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi and petitioned him for imposition of President’s rule in the state due to deteriorating law and order situation.

TMC MPs attempted a protest march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in the national capital but were detained

mid way. “We are protesting against Bandyopadhyay’s arrest, demanding Modi’s resignation and inquiry into his taking money from Birla and Sahara groups. We are also demanding Babul Supriyo (Union Minister) for his involvement in the Rose Valley scam case,” TMC MP Sugata Roy told reporters at Tughlak Road police station where they were under detention.

“We were marching peacefully towards the Prime Minister’s residence, but the police detained us mid-way

and manhandled few of our MPs,” Roy said, adding 36 TMC MPs took part in the protest march. They were let off in the evening.

B a n d y o p a d h y a y, TMC’s face in New Delhi, was the second party MP after actor-turned-politician Tapas Pal to be held in connection with the alleged Rs 15,000 crore chit fund scam which spanned several states including West Bengal and Odisha.

Hours after alleged TMC workers vandalised the state BJP headquar-

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They barged into the house, abused her, smashed a windowpane, damaged furniture and assaulted her, Bhattacharya said in her police complaint. In another

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Between The Lines

Is Pakistan dividing India?

Vol. XXVII NO. 29 Dimapur, thursday, January 5, 2017

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Running amuck

ith the economy now looking brighter though without the hullabaloo witnessed in the past years, the issue of providing jobs to millions continues to be a challenge for the country. The promise of more jobs, spurred by the upward trend in the economy which existed till then but which was shaken by the unexpected withdrawal of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 bank notes from circulation, India’s manufacturing industry slid into contraction at the end of 2016.According to a financial report, shortage of money in the market affected the economy and pushed it in the wrong direction interrupting a continuous sequence of growth that had been seen throughout 2016. The truth is that government spin doctors and media experts were more intent to rub the shine with a sprinkle of starlets and noted business magnates in reminding the teeming millions that all they had to do was to experience the feel good factor.

Demonetization was supposed to be a short term pain till December 30,2016 after which it was to be back to normal. However even almost a week after January 1,2017 depositors are still curtailed from withdrawing their own cash from the bank over the limit of Rs.24,000 per account. The adverse impact on the economy has hit the job market with lakhs in the agriculture sector now being left without job. On the other hand, the other statistic that is closer to reality suggests that unemployment is rising as well as the worsening of the plight of the agriculturists and farm labour. But perhaps the most important issue dogging the country, as with other countries, remain employment. This has to be seen in the light of what damage widespread joblessness can cause. Years ago, the noted American firm McKinsey in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries indicated that unemployment will continue to rise and perhaps even eclipse the rise in the economy of the country.

After all, the future of the country is at stake if the problem is not solved in right earnest. Investments have fallen sharply post demonetisation, slipping to their lowest under the current Narendra Modiled NDA government, data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) showed. In the quarter to December, new investment proposals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore were observed, CMIE said, contrasting it with the average Rs 2.36 lakh crore worth of new investments per quarter in the preceding nine quarters of the Modi government.

Demonetisation can be termed as one of the major financial events of 2016, widely expected to slow down the economy considerably. India is slated to become the fastest slowing economy from being a fastest growing one according to a few economists and market observers. The latest economic data that is coming out for the first time since demonetisation i.e November 8, suggests that there has been an impact on the economy, but it is definitely not as deep as initially forecasted. The core sector output has risen 4.9% in November owing to the strong expansion in steel production and electricity generation versus growth of 6.6% in October.

The growth in November can be attributed to a lower base of 0.6% in November 2015.The statistics are not flattering and that can be best left to the fate that has befallen the country due to the bull called demonetization.

DailyDevotion Why Can I Not Follow You Now?

Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now?” —John 13:37 There are times when you can’t understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, and appears to be unresponsive, don’t fill it with busyness, just wait. The time of waiting may come to teach you the meaning of sanctification— to be set apart from sin and made holy— or it may come after the process of sanctification has begun to teach you what service means.

Never run before God gives you His direction. If you have the slightest doubt, then He is not guiding. Whenever there is doubt— wait.

At first you may see clearly what God’s will is— the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, or something else you feel is distinctly God’s will for you to do. But never act on the impulse of that feeling.

If you do, you will cause difficult situations to arise which will take years to untangle. Wait for God’s timing and He will do it without any heartache or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.

Peter did not wait for God. He predicted in his own mind where the test would come, and it came where he did not expect it. “I will lay down my life for Your sake.” Peter’s statement was honest but ignorant. “Jesus answered him, ‘…the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’ ” (John 13:38). This was said with a deeper knowledge of Peter than Peter had of himself. He could not follow Jesus because he did not know himself or his own capabilities well enough. Natural devotion may be enough to attract us to Jesus, to make us feel His irresistible charm, but it will never make us disciples. Natural devotion will deny Jesus, always falling short of what it means to truly follow Him.

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Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong. ~ Winston Churchill

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ome Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Pakistan is again trying to divide India on the basis of religion. He conveniently forgets history. Pakistan was a consequence, not the cause.

The society was divided and both Hindus and Muslims had reached a point of no return. Consequently, they had marshaled themselves in two separate camps with little contacts with each other.

Tr u e, t h e M u s l i m League under the leadership of Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted a separate sovereign Muslim state, but there was a time when he had accepted the Cabinet Mission Plan which gave the Centre three subjects— Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communications. It was Jawaharlal Nehru who said the constituent assembly could change anything.

That made Jinnah to go back from the Cabinet Mission Plan and he openly said that he did not “trust” the Congress, which claimed to represent the unity of India.

Rajnath Singh would do well to change the agenda of his Bhartiya Janata Party

(BJP), the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra. It is doing so with a vengeance.

After coming to power at the Centre, the BJP has changed the top honchos of institutions because of the orders from its mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Even the Nehru Centre which imbibed the teachings of Jawaharlal Nehru, an icon representing the national freedom movement, has been drastically disturbed. Satish Sahney, the Chief Executive, is a staunch RSS follower. The students at the Film Institute in Pune have been at the receiving end after Gajndra Chuhan was appointed as its head. No amount of protests had made the government relent. Appointments in other institutions, too, had followed the same pattern.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not taken any policy decision which would reflect the Hindutva philosophy. But his speeches and actions suggest a lurch towards the right.

The society has a veneer of soft-Hindutva, whether the Prime Minister says so or not. After all, the nation

had returned him with an the suspicion that the hard absolute majority in the Lok core Hindus have about the Sabha and he is making the Muslims. The average Hindu party’s agenda good. accommodates the average The Muslims, who are Muslim and both, despite roughly 12 crore, hardly prodding by the leaders, live count for in the government and do business amicably. affairs. The centre has only The communal riots have one Muslim cabinet-ranked dramatically dipped and minister and he, too, holds there are instances when an insignificant portfolio. the Muslims have helped the The comHindus in rehaKuldip Nayar munity bilitation and does not vice-versa. voice its demand any more India must admit that as if it has already accepted it has not been able to esthe number two position. tablish secularism in the In fact, it is on a defensive full sense, although demould blaming itself for the mocracy has got planted. partition of the country.

It is very much visible durOnce I asked a Mus- ing elections. The lack of lim luminary at the Jamia secular ethos is because of Millia at Delhi why the the doubtful commitment community was conspicu- by Hindus who are in a ously silent? He said that majority. In fact, it is their it now wanted only safety duty to put the minority for its life and property and community at ease and give had realized that the major- it confidence. ity community doubted I was recently at Srinatheir commitment to the gar. An engineer who concountry. The Muslims, ducted me was a Muslim. he said, were conscious He complained that he did that they were behind the not get any worthwhile job country’s division and that in the rest of the country they would be mistrusted if because of his religion. they were to ask anything When the private sector more. found that he was a Muslim, Home Minister Ra- even though he had all the jnath Singh’s Martyrs’ Day qualifications for the job, he speech has only underlined was not hired. That he was

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Reservation: Naga women and leadership-towards a new orientation

eli Kiba “The First Woman GB and Helper of the Church” so ran a page numbered 180 in a publication(2012) by Nagaland Baptist Church Council titled One New Humanity (in celebration of its Platinum Jubilee 19372012). Teli and her husband had no male heir so when her husband died in1936, his brother tried to take the land and property including the house they were living in, from Teli and her three daughters. Teli approached the DC of the Naga Hills seeking justice. To cut short to the point, the then DC of Naga Hills Charles Pawsey was ‘spell-bound by her eloquence and persuasive and logical presentation of the case’ observing ‘her earnest confidence’ and being ‘thoroughly impressed by her’ tore a strip of the venerated GB shawl and placing it on her shoulder, announced that a woman of this caliber should from henceforth be declared a GB. She not only got to keep the house she got to keep her husband’s position too.

Teli belonged to Ighanumi village, a Sumi village in the district of Zunheboto, one which I had the opportunity to visit during my fieldwork last November and my heart swelled with pride and admiration for this Naga woman as I looked on her epitaph which read, • First woman GB in Asian Continent • Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award for exemplary contribution as a role model in International Women’s Day, 2007 from the Govt of Nagaland • Fought for various Women’s Right during her reign as Kivelimi GB (Kivelimi* Sumi honorary title Kukami Kivemi , Kukami meaning chief Kivemi used in context as good/noble, for women li is added).

While in Ighanumi I noticed the presence of once- followed practice of common sitting place similar to the Angami style, perhaps because of the closeness in territory they share. Women and girls entrance were prohibited from this sitting area, and council hall which are main sites of political meetings (Angami Naga Women, Nagaland: A Contemporary Ethnography 1992- Nilika

Mehrotra,pg 165) . On inquiry I found that although the sitting place no longer fulfils the political function it once did, even now when girls are found sitting on it they are reprimanded by others including women themselves who say “it is not your place to sit”. Teli craved a niche for herself setting a new path in her life and the history of Naga Women even while coming from such a background, a woman of exceptional prowess indeed. However, if she had not been born of a GB or married to a GB would history have been different? Is a question to ponder on. True! her personality and her ability won her, her case, but she was socialized in a GB’s household and ushered into a GB’s household after marriage. Being used to the respect of belonging to such esteemed households, probably, helped her develop more confidence (wife of Gaon Budha is in much better situation to make her opinion felt- Angami Naga Women Nilika Mehrotra 2012) with which she could assert her right and thus making history in the process.

Teli’s case was a very exceptional one in Naga History, where we find that generally leadership is always carried on by the male. Infact ‘male dormitory traditionally trained young boys for prospective roles in politics and warfare. Discussions and training that was imparted entailed an institutionalized political socialization to inculcate leadership qualities. While in case of girls , vocational training and other ‘feminine’ attributes like modesty and courtesy etc were emphasized.’ (Nilika Mehrotra 2012) As I googled 33% reservation and its feedback in Nagaland, I came across an article where a criticism of it was made, I quote the words “Similarly, to keep 33% seats of all elective public posts of the society as ‘RESERVED’ for one specific section of the People alone would be unethical partiality in an open evenhanded practice of the society.” As far back as Naga history can be recorded public leadership then was expressed in the form of Chieftains/ Chiefs/GBs(recently)/

Council members and 100% of all such seats of public leadership has always been reserved for the male folks ( I say reserve because it was set aside only for one specific section of the people alone , in the light of the above mentioned critic’s words). Women were not even allowed to participate in the political discussion, they were not trained, they were not given an opportunity to train in fact. And after decades and decades of such socialization why are the menfolk now crying out foul. If true ethics is what we are talking about, true open evenhanded practice of the society is what we are talking about, then, I think it is fair that women be given every right, every opportunity, every boost to make up for all those time the men folk created a system by themselves, for themselves, for their benefit while restraining the women. They say it would be ‘quite detrimental to traditional land holding system and customary laws’ I say who “alone” benefits from the traditional land holding and customary laws? They say, women are at par with men today and need no reservation, I say, it is ridiculous to tell a person who has been crawling all this time that he/she is at par with someone who has already been running.

Many criticize reservation in context of its implication for weakness, Reservation for Naga Women is not weakness it is an alternative towards Women leadership in Nagaland, one where the customs has long restrained the concept of women to lead.

I would like to refer to a simple illustration of leadership in contemporary times with relation to education, as many tend to feel education has brought women at par with men, take for instance any student’s body ; trace the history of its executives -women President or Gen secretary, the most it would come to, would probably be one if it has any, since its inception. The question is what is the reason behind it? Is it because of the inability of women to lead? In my experience what I learnt after 3 years of college, 2 years of Post graduation and local Student Union activities I have

observed women are simply not oriented to go for such posts. There is a general consciousness that women are suited only for putting up decorations, organizing and hosting a program, preparing refreshments etc even when they are part of an executive body. Few women members participate actively in discussions and most refrain from deferring other’s opinions regarding it as impolite to do so, the Lion’s share of the executive posts are often subconsciously left for men to fill , women wanting to go for bigger posts are often considered as being unwomanly. Now, where did this orientation came from? Has the old dormitory system where the menfolk are trained in leadership and the women in courtesy and modesty somehow seeped into the modern socialization of leadership too? I positively think so, given the experiences.

33% Reser vation would help women to finally break the notion of women going for politics as becoming unwomanly.

Naga women can now be oriented to feel that they can occupy leadership positions without feeling themselves going against the norms of the society. With more women getting involved in politics and leadership positions, more would be aspired to enter into the field in future too. Studies done in US, Constantini(1990) from 1964-1984, documents that women face additional barrier entry in political arena because of lack of female predecessors and role models. 33% Reservation will be an opening, for political socialization of Naga women, at the same time it will help usher in changes catering to benefits of all sections of Naga people.

Teli who lived in the 20th century created history, echoing across Asia, with her leadership qualities given her orientation as a GB’s daughter and a GB’s wife. Hopefully with the 33% Reservation many Naga women would be oriented to crave niches for themselves with their leadership qualities, taking their society to greater heights as their names echo across the world creating histories in the days to come.

Loina Shohe, Research Scholar, NU Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

a Kashmiri only aggravated the situation further.

Even other Muslims find it hard to get jobs in the rest of the country.

The private sector does not normally hire them because of prejudice. And they find it difficult to score in open competitions since they have not had the education in private schools where the fee is steep. The government schools lack the facilities like good faculty and environment which only add to their woes.

I was Delhi editor of The Statesman when a Muslim employee, who had returned to India after his education in England, complained that he did not get a house in a decent locality.

To my horror, I found that he was speaking the truth and that it was not possible for a Muslim to hire on rent a good accommodation owned by a Hindu. That was in the sixties. Even today, there is hardly any change in the attitude by the majority community.

Rajnath Singh should take steps to ensure that the Muslims get accommodation in localities which have Hindus in majority. Otherwise, there are bound to be areas

which are overcrowded and where the Muslims feel safe.

It’s of little use to have the routine Iftar parties which every government or, for that matter, party leaders have to placate the minority community.

Even in a sophisticated city like Mumbai, the Muslims had to remove their name plates at the time of riots to hide their identity. It is a pity that Hindu neighbours could not give them enough confidence so that they feel safe and mingle with them without any inhibition. The feeling of security is what they want.

It is the duty of government to instill that.

For that the security forces would have to stay above the religious pull. It has been noticed that the force when used in riotridden localities tends to become parochial. The army is often called to maintain peace because it is not contaminated.

Rajnath Singh should take steps to get rid of religious phobia in the force that he commands. Instead, he is giving speeches and blaming Pakistan for the pernicious fallouts of the country’s division.

Stand together in unity

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wa n t t o c a l l f o r t h through this write up all the Nagas in general and Eastern people in particular to come together in connection with the fence policy of GOI and Myanmar Govt. at pangsha (NOKLAK) under Tuensang District. The lands of the Nagas have been divided into many by the state or international boundaries as such Nagas are well aware of the separate administration of the states under one country.

Amidst this it is easy for us to understand how our people of that area must feel when their own land and people are divided between two nations.

I want to bring this to the Nagas as what our own people the Khiamniungans and the Konyaks would go through if their own families are to live in different nations. The GOI and Myanmar Govt. must first understand about the 4(four) point resolution adopted between Free Area and Burma (Myanmar) during the then British regime in 1939.

The resolution through: which the boundary between Free Area and Burma (Myanmar) goes from Chinwin river across Arawati and Khamti town welcome gate. Learnt that our ancestors had buried traditional materials marking the boundary which still remains underground at welcome gate in Khamti town (Myanrnar). Our people are overwhelmed that its territory had been

divided by drawing imaginary lines by the Govt. of India and Burma (Myanmar) without the knowledge of the indigenous people. In the year 1954 the then honourable prime minister of India, Shri.

Jawaharlal Nehr u and the then Burma President shri. Unu had entrusted Major Cathing, the then Assistant Political Officer (APO) Tuensang Area and Burma Army general, Arwin to construct pillars between India and Burma (Myanmar) dividing our land while leaving the indigenous people unaware of the matter.

The pillars were set up by air dropping the materials while our people watched the droppings and the hovering choppers in wonder without knowing that their land is being divided.

On December 7th and 8th 1956, some of our senior citizens held a meeting with the government of Burma (Myanmar) at commandant office in Khamti Town (Myanmar). To this our part of area under Myanmar is kept is kept as self administrative zone. I therefore appeal to all the right thinking Naga citizens to stand together with our Khiamniungan and Konyak brothers to review the four point resolution adopted by the British India government in 1939 and reclaim our land under Myanmar permanently.

L. Elam Chang, Ex candidate, Tuensang Sadar-1 A/C

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Walk in the light

New Year has dawned so let our hearts also be likewise. We often forget God for worldly pleasure. But this time, let us renew our faith because God is the only hope in our life. As we always welcome New Year with full of joy and tears likewise, let us welcome our Creator, The Lord saviour Christ in our heart. Let us not forget our simple priority like to attend the church, pray, commitment, offering etc. We may face both joy and sorrow in our life but in whatever circumstances; let our faith in God remain forever. God wants our pure heart. So, let us learn how to forgive, be merciful, love and be honest to one another. Let us do what God desire, let us walk in the light, let us clean out heart with the words of Bible, be a child of God for eternal life and make a blessed home in heaven. Happy New Year to all.

M. Bonglang Phom newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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GST rollout possibility recedes toward Sept

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): Admitting that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was racing against time on the government’s implementation target of April 1, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said it is hoping to resolve the vexed issue of dual control over assessees in its next meeting on January 16, even as states indicated a September timeline for GST. “We know the difficulties, we are moving against time. Dual control is a complex issue. We started a discussion that was inconclusive. We have decided to meet on January 16 to untie the knots in this issue,” Jaitley told reporters here after the two-day GST Council meet. “We will be meeting to conclude the discussion on the gaps

in draft laws. The gaps are on two issues. The first pertains to the definition of the word territory (in Integrated GST) and the second is on dual control and cross empowerment,” he said.

Even after eight meetings of the GST Council, the deadlock continues between the Centre and the states on the vexed issue of “cross empowerment”, or dual control of assessees and who will exercise control over them.

The states want exclusive control on businesses with turnover below Rs 1.5 crore (the current threshold for central excise), including the service taxpayers. The impact of demonetisation on states’ tax revenues was also brought up at the meeting and Jaitley said that the states presented

their estimates of December revenue figures based on collections made in November, the month of the demonetisation announcement. “A number of state finance ministers gave details of how revenue has actually increased in their states during this period. We’ve asked for detailed data in this regard,” he said. To a query on the impact of the November 8 demonetisation of high-value currency, Jaitley said that excepting the next quarter of the fiscal, the demonetisation-led process of “integrating the informal economy into the formal one” will actually result in higher revenues.

“We will end this year with higher revenues...in both direct and indirect taxes we’ll exceed the budget estimates,” he added.

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Will give ‘hard’ response to terror from across border: Army

Kohima Police acknowledges public support & co-operation

New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): India will give a calibrated “hard” response to terror activities that will compel Pakistan to completely rethink its strategy on supporting insurgency and terrorism here, says new Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat. Gen Rawat, who as the Vice Chief was actively involved in the surgical strikes on terror camps across the LoC, also feels while it has to be ensured that “pain” is felt by the terrorists and their supporters, the response need not be in the same manner always.

He brushes aside Pakistan’s threat of use of tactical nuclear weapons, saying such statements will not deter India when it comes to defending our borders.

“While we do agree that we have to retaliate and ensure that the pain is felt by the terrorists and

their supporters, the response need not be the same every time,” the army chief told PTI in an interview here. Gen Rawat, who took over as the 27th chief on December 31, said, said “We will calibrate the response in a manner it hits them hard and compels them to think in the long run whether they need to completely rethink their strategy on supporting insurgency and terrorism in our state”. He was asked about Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s statement that enemy needs to feel the pain too.

Gen Rawat also said that not every incident needs to be seen from the same perspective as there are “large number” of terrorists operating in the valley who are always attempting to carry out some sort of violence against the security forces and citizens.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Police has extended its gratitude and acknowledged the public support and co-operation in maintaining law and order in the district. While admitting its shortcomings and failures, Kohima Police has conveyed special thanks to the citizens particularly those who had helped in prevention and detection of crimes and criminals in the town.

A yearly crime report by senior superintendent of Police Kohima, Joseph Hesso stated that the District Executive Force of Kohima had registered a total number of 266 cognizable cases from January to December 2016. Out of which 159 are reported cases while 116 were suo-motu (self detected) cases by Kohima Police. It also stated that the present status of cases registered

are (1) Chargesheet- 207, (2) Final Report- 38 and (3) Pending Investigation – 21. Amongst the suomotu cases (self detected cases), the top 8 seizures are: (1) A total recovery of 40(forty) stolen vehicles worth about Rs 1.2 crores, comprising of Truck – 04, Dumper – 2, Mahindra pick-up – 12, Tata Sumo – 06, Tata pick-up – 02, Tata Xenon – 01, Tata Indigo – 01, Bolero – 02, Maruti Alto – 03, Maruti 800 – 03, Maruti Zen – 01, Maruti SX4 – 01, Maruti Esteem – 01, Hyundai Santro – 01, Motorcycle -01 (inclusive of 15 vehicles reported stolen from other States).

(2) Seizure of 5818 kgs of Contraband Ganja worth about Rs. 1.16 crores in the national market. (3) Seizure of 18.5 Kgs of Oipum worth about Rs. 4.62 lakhs in the national market. (4) Seizure of assorted IMFL’s

worth about Rs. 20 lakhs in the local market. (5) Seizure of 1,66,165 nos. of Spasmo Proxyvon and 1000 nos. of Nitrosun capsules worth about Rs. 16.71 lakhs. (6) Seizure of one oil tanker fully loaded with solvent chemical.

Seizure of various type of arms and ammo included one 7.65 mm pistol; one 9 mm pistol; six .22 pistol; three .32 pistol; six Muzzle Loading gun; two .22 Rifle; two 12 Bore SBBL Rifle; one 12 Bore DBBL Rifle; 7 Rds of 9 mm ammo; 9 Rds of 7.65 mm ammo and 26 Rds of .22 ammo. Kohima Police also seized various explosive substances like 70 gelatin sticks, cortex fuse wire measuring 17 meters and 230 detonator caps. Altogether 281 persons were arrested, out of which 269 were males while 12 were females.

NPF distributes 20 tickets for ULB elections in Wokha SC tells Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs to TN

NPF candidates for the ensuing WTC and BTC elections at the dedication ceremony. (NP)

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WOKHA, JAN 4 (NPN): NPF party has issued 20 party tickets for Wokha Town Council (WTC) and Bhandari Town Council (BTC) for the ensuing ULB elections at an impressive ticket distribution and dedication ceremony here at NPF Wokha division office, Wokha town on January 3.

Of the 20 tickets, 12 for WTC (out of which 5 candidates were women) and 8 for BTC (out of which 2 candidates were women).

Speaking on the occasion, former agriculture minister Dr Chumben Murry asserted that notwithstanding internal turmoil in the party, the leadership of party president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu and chief minister T.R. Zeliang would sustain even in the next general election. Dr Murry also asserted that NPF was the largest regional political party in the Northeast and that NPF had no high-command structure unlike other parties. Further, Dr Murry told the candidates that their individual

charisma and popularity would also go a long way towards determining their respective successes. NPF central vice president Hachio Patton congratulated the selected candidates and also advised them to work hard and maintain party loyalty. He also reminded the candidates of the importance of teamwork in achieving their goals. NPF central general secretary Renbomo Kikon advised the selected candidates to be dedicated all-round party workers in order to help the party move forward. Kikon also distributed NPF party constitution and flags to the

selected candidates.

NPF Wokha division president P. Mhonthung Patton administered pledge and distributed the party tickets to the selected candidates.

Earlier, Wokha Town Baptist Church pastor Rev. Sulumo Ezung dedicated the selected candidates. NPF Wokha division women wing president, 38 A/C NPF president, 40 A/C NPF president, and selected candidates of WTC and BTC also delivered short speeches. Earlier, the programme started with an invocation by NPF Wokha division general secretary Chophathung Kikon.

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): The Supreme Cour t on Wednesday directed Kar nataka to continue to release 2,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu till it decided on the batch of petitions challenging the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award.

The bench of Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Amitava Roy and Justice A.M.Khanwilkar said that the hearing on cross petitions challenging the award would commence from February 7.

Noting that the hearing on the petitions by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

and Kerala would take place on day to day basis, Justice Misra said that he did not favour remanding the matter back to the tribunal, which is not working but has not been folded up.

“As a concept I am against remand (sending back the matter). The shuttle cocking of an idea is dangerous,” he observed.

The Tribunal award had come on February 5, 2007 and it was gazetted by the central government on February 19, 2013.

Besides deciding on the sharing of water, it had recommended setting up

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The court was lukewarm to Tamil Nadu’s suggestion that it should first hear its plea on the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board saying that all the issues would be addressed in one go.

Urging the court to hear and decide the setting up of the CMB as a first issue, senior counsel Shekhar Naphade, appearing for Tamil Nadu, said that “Cauvery river is perennial and I don’t want litigation too be perennial... it has already taken seven years”.

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Banking dropped, along with oil and gas, PSU and metal. T h e broader markets showed a mixed trend with small-cap jumping 0.47 per cent and the mid-cap declining 0.09 per cent. Hong Kong shares declined by 0.07 per cent while Japan’s Nikkei rose 2.51 per cent and Shanghai gained 0.73 per cent.

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scale businesses in India.

Google unveiled a joint research study with KPMG titled “Impact of internet and digitization on SMBs in India”, which said that 68 per cent of the 51 million Indian SMBs were offline.

“Profits grow twice as fast for those SMBs who have digital business,” Google’s Vice President, South-East Asia and India, Rajan Anandan said.

The micro small and medium entreprises contribute 37 per cent to the Indian gross domestic products (GDP), he added.

Further, for India’s mobile-first audience, Google also launched Primer, a free mobile app uniquely designed to teach digital marketing skills in a quick, easy and interactive way.

Primer also works offline and is currently available in English and Hindi.

Tamil, Telugu and Marathi versions are coming up shortly. Appreciating all the initiatives by Google, IT and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said: “Google is as much an Indian company as American.”

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The Nikkei India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which tracks services sector companies on a monthly basis, stood at 46.8 in December, little changed from November’s 46.7, indicating a further solid contraction in output.

The major losers on the 30-share Sensex were RIL 1.99 per cent, ICICI Bank 1.26 per cent and Cipla 1.05 per cent.

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that would enable them to get online and start using the power of the internet to grow their businesses.

The programme would be certified by Google, Ficci and Indian School of Business - Hyderabad. It would offer online and mobile courses to SMBs across the country.

“We plan to impart 5,000 training workshops in 40 cities in three years,” he added.

The global search giant also started another initiative ‘My Business Website’.

It is a free tool, which would help make a website in 10 minutes.

“Any small business can sign up. Internet is as much for the local players as it is for a high-flying one.

It will first start in India (later this year), and then will be launched in other countries,” Pichai said.

‘My Business Website’ would be available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

There are around 51 million small and medium

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): Aiming to give a technological edge to the small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced two initiatives ‘Digital Unlocked’ and ‘My Business Website’.

“Small businesses are the backbone of India’s economy. Internet is for everyone,” Pichai said, addressing the media here.

“The Inter net is a powerful equaliser and we are motivated to bring the benefits of information and technology to as many people as possible,” he said.

“Building for everyone and making it available in the hands of as many people is at the heart and core of what we do. And we do this by investing in open ecosystem,” Pichai added.

Pichai said that Google, along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), has developed a training programme called ‘Digital Unlocked’, to empower thousands of Indian SMBs with essential digital skills

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NEW DELHI, Jan 4 (PTI): Rising for the second straight day, gold prices firmed up by Rs 200 to Rs 28,550 per 10 grams on Wednesday, driven by a firm global trend and increased buying by local jewellers.

Silver also regained the Rs 40,000-mark by surging Rs 650 to Rs 40,250 per kg, backed by increased off-take by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said that apart from a firm trend overseas, persistent buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market supported the upside.

Globally, gold rose 0.38 per cent to $1,162.70 an ounce and silver by 0.83 per cent to $16.41 an ounce in Singapore.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity shot up by Rs 200 each to Rs 28,550 and Rs 28,400 per 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had gained Rs 50 yesterday.

Sovereign, however, remained flat at Rs 24,000 per piece of eight grams.

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meet remained deadlocked over dual control, compensation and high-sea taxes.

The upcoming corporate results season and the approaching Union Budget kept investors on their toes. Asia firmed up following overnight gains on the Wall Street driven by optimism about the US economy.

Demonetisation took its toll on the Indian services sector in December as the business activity contracted for the second consecutive month amid

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government is considering removal of an anomaly restricting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the civil aviation sector.

The sector is faced with a Catch-22 situation where a foreign investor, excluding overseas airlines, can acquire up to 100 per cent stake in a local carrier.

However, at present they cannot seek a scheduled operator’s permit since it can only be given to a company where substantial ownership and effective control is in the hands of Indian nationals.

As this condition restricts and prevents foreign investors from acquiring a domestic airline, there is a need to amend Aircraft Rules, 1937, to facilitate FDI in the sector. Due to this anomaly, the moment

today, hit by selling by foreign investors towards the close of the session amid a subdued trend in Europe.

The Sensex succumbed to the pressure, before ending down 10.11 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 26,633.13. The gauge had gained 47.79 points in the previous session.

NSE Nifty also closed in negative territory with a minuscule fall of 1.75 points, or 0.02 per cent, at 8,190.50.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 4 (PTI): IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers.

Spicejet CMD Ajay Singh and IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh have recently raised this issue during their meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. During the meeting, the two airlines said aviation is a “sensitive sector” and the FDI policy relaxation would have “security implications”, according to sources. Spokespersons of IndiGo and SpiceJet could not be immediately reached for comments.

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foreign investors buy 51 per cent or a controlling stake in a domestic airline, the scheduled air operator permit gets withdrawn.

“So, this sectoral norm needs to be amended,” sources added.

As per the current policy, 100 per cent foreign investment is allowed in scheduled air transport service, domestic scheduled passenger airlines and regional air transport.

Only non-airline players will be allowed to bring in 100 per cent FDI in local carriers.

Under the new set-up, 49 per cent will be through the automatic route and for anything beyond, government nod will be required.

At present, up to 49 per cent FDI is permitted in scheduled airlines.

MUMBAI, JAN 4 (PTI): The rupee firmed up by 12 paise to 68.21 against the US dollar on Wedesday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange after selling of the American currency by exporters and banks intensified. Dealers said fresh selling of the American unit and the dollar’s weakness against other currencies overseas, barring yen, gave the rupee more muscle.

Further, a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the rupee uptrend, they added.

On Tuesday, the rupee had lost 11 paise to close at a fresh one-month low of 68.33 against the American currency on heavy dollar demand from corporates and importers. Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex climbed 58.55 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 26,701.79 in morning trade.

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Heavy smog in large parts of China; over 150 flights cancelled

Armed raiders storm prison in Kidapawan Cotabato City, Jan 4 (Agencies): More than 150 prisoners broke out of a Philippine jail after heavily armed gunmen stormed the prison, killing a guard.

The raiders, who carried out the attack on the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan some 580 miles from the capital Manila, have links to an outlawed rebel group which continues to wage an insurgency in the south of the island nation.

During the ensuing two-hour shootout, some 158 inmates used a wooden ladder at the back of the prison to scale the wall and escape, according to the prison warden Peter Bongat. A prison spokesman said it was the biggest jailbreak in the country’s history.. “We were really unpowered and undermanned,” he added.

The authorities said eight prisoners had since been caught, two had surrendered and six were killed. Some of the attackers had links with the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), a splinter group of the main Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which has signed a peace deal with the government.

The jail has more than 1,500 inmates, including BIFF members facing murder charges for a series of bombings in the province.

The leader of a nearby village Alexander Austria said he and his men had captured one of the convicts. He said the exchanges of gunfire had woken people up and he had immediately posted guards.

He said: “We were afraid the escapees could try to enter our village to hide or take hostages.”

A woman uses a scarf to cover for protection against air pollution as she walks on a pedestrian overhead bridge in Fuyang in central China on Jan 03. (AP photo)

to inspect violations by factories flaunting warnings to halt operations.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) said on January 2 its rectification measures have not yet been fully implemented, and some enterprises in cities severely affected by smog have performed poorly in emissions reduction evaluations.

Ten teams, consisting of 40,000 personnel from multiple levels of government, have reportedly been mobilised to inspect over 30,000 enterprises and construction sites, as well as 60,000 vehicles across the country, the news agency reported.

In east China’s Shandong Province, 80 flights had been cancelled or de-

layed at the airport in the capital, Jinan City, as of 11am. About 180 flights were cancelled over the past two days in neighbouring Henan Province, with visibility falling to just 10 metres on Tuesday morning. The airport resumed operations in the afternoon, but the traffic may again be affected as more fog is expected on Wednesday, according to the airport.

Many regions in China have been under heavy smog since Friday, disrupting traffic. Beijing on Sunday extended its orange alert for heavy air pollution until Wednesday midnight.

China’s national observatory on Tuesday issued a red alert for fog and renewed an orange alert for smog in a number of northern, eastern and central regions. China has a fourtier colour-coded warning system for severe weather, with red being the most serious, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

Pak Airlines plane hits Air France jet at Toronto Airport T O R O N T O, J a n 4 (Agencies): A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft hit an Air France plane while taxiing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the media reported.

The PIA flight from Toronto to Lahore was suspended on Tuesday evening after the plane clipped the wing of the Air France plane which was parked at Terminal 3, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. No one was injured and the damage to the plane was minor, said the report.

Confirming the incident, PIA spokesperson Danyal Gilani said the matter is under investigation, reported Pakistan’s News International daily on Wednesday.

There’s some damage to the equipment which may need replacement, he added. “Apparently it was due to some error during marshalling by the ground personnel,” he said. A night stop was declared at Toronto and flight passengers were provided hotel accommodation.

Iraqi female journalist set free after abduction by gunmen BAG H DA D, Ja n. 4 (Xinhua): An Iraqi female journalist and activist who was kidnapped from her Baghdad home by unidentified gunmen last week was freed on Tuesday, a security source told Xinhua Wednesday.

“The militant group abducted Afrah Shawqi and set her free late last night in Baghdad and the incident is under investigation,” the source said on condition of anonymity.

The abductors also returned Shawqi’s personal jewels and her car after they stole them earlier from her house.

Late on December 26, masked armed men broke into the house of the journalist Afrah Shawqi in Saidiya district in southern Baghdad and abducted her. The journalist is considered one of the critics of the country’s corruption, and recently wrote an article which tackled the consequences of the proliferation of armed group outside the law.

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Protesters hold portraits of Iraqi journalist Shawqi during a demonstration calling for her release on Dec. 30 in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

release, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi phoned Shawqi to reassure about her safety and promised to pay her a visit later, according to local media.

On December 27, a statement issued by the premier office said that Abadi ordered the security forces to investigate the kidnapping and to “exert

the utmost effort to save her life and to chase any that proved involved in the crime.”

Iraq is considered one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, who have been frequently targeted by the chaos and insecurity since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.

Can’t afford ‘Twitter Presidency’: Senate Democrats Myanmar observes 69th Independence Day WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (Agencies): Democratic leader in the Senate Chuck Schumer slammed President-elect Donald Trump for his Twitter habit, claiming the US cannot afford “Twitter presidency” on the first day of the 115th session of the Congress. “’Making America Great Again’ requires more than 140 characters per issue,” Xinhua news agency quoted Schumer as saying in his first speech on Tuesday as the Senate minority leader. “With all due respect, America cannot afford a Twitter presidency. We have real challenges and we need to get real things done.”

Schumer warned the incoming President will fail

if he sticks with a “Twitter presidency”.

“Many Americans are afraid, Mr. President-elect, that instead of rolling up your sleeves and forging serious policies... for you, Twitter suffices,” he told the Senate chamber.

“There’s nothing wrong with using Twitter to speak to the American people,” Schumer said. “It’s a good use of modern media. But these issues are complex and demand both careful consideration and action. We cannot tweet them away.”

“If Tr ump lets the hard-right members of the Congress and his cabinet run the show, if he attempts to adopt their time-worn policies which benefit the

elites, the special interests, corporate America -- not the working man and woman his presidency will not succeed,” Schumer said. “May be not in the first 90 days but certainly not in the first two years.”

The Democrat said Trump’s tweet “bragging” about the 800 jobs he saved at the Carrier plant in Indiana “doesn’t solve the underlying problem”. “While it’s good the 800 jobs were saved... even at Carrier, 1,300 jobs are still leaving, hundreds more at the nearby Rexnord plant that are going overseas, and most importantly, thousands more each month leave our shores from every part of America,” Schumer said.

Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 4 (Agencies): Myanmar held state ceremonies in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon respectively to mark the country’s 69th Independence Day on Wednesday.

In Nay Pyi Taw, vice president Myint Swe read out the message sent by president Htin Kyaw, stressing the importance for all the national brethren to keep an eye on the 21st Century Panglong Conference at which all can cooperate and find a solution to national reconciliation and union peace, Xinhua news agency reported. “Despite regaining independence, it was tragic to see certain national races in some regions could not fully enjoy the fruits of

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BEIJING, Jan 4 (Agencies): Heavy smog in large parts of China caused over 150 flights to be cancelled and highways to shut after the New Year holiday.

A total of 164 arrivals and departures at the airport in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China’s Hebei Province, had been cancelled till early this morning, state run Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.

Fo u r f l i g h t s we r e forced to land at other airports and another 23 flights were delayed due to low visibility.

Dense fog temporarily closed several sections of six expressways in Beijing Tuesday morning, the first working day after the New Year holiday, according to Beijing Traffic Management Bureau.

Heavy smog shrouding Beijing and 71 cities for the past five days is set to get to worse in the next few days while the government dispatched 40,000 officials

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Children holding flags during the Independence Day celebration.

independence as their future was overwhelmed by armed crisis. “At present those doubt and crisis were extinct and all the national brethren are trying hard to possess everlasting peace and to build a federal state,” Htin Kyaw said in the message.

He added that the armed struggle lasted for long but could not solve the political crisis, leaving the country undeveloped for decades.

The president noted that the constitution is the foundation of all the laws

and plays a vital role in a country. He stressed the need to collaborate to adopt the constitution appropriate to the time and circumstances of current situation in building a democratic federal nation.

In Yangon, a national flag hoisting ceremony with a guard of honour to mark Independence Day was held for the first time in the new government’s tenure in the Maha Bandoola Park.

The ceremony was held in front of the City Hall where the independence memorial monument is situated, with Yangon Region chief minister Phyo Min Thein also reading out the president’s Independence Day message.

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This is to inform that our Obstetrics & Gynaecologist Dept. Dr. M. Modesta Belho will not be available for consultation from 05/01/2017 to 31/01/2017.

Inconvenience regretted.

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The President and its colleagues of Yorubami Welfare Union Dimapur District has kindly invited its members and in-laws residing under Dimapur and Peren District to the 31st Annual session cum Picnic on 7th January 2017.

Hosted by Dr. Cisoi Khusoh, Principal Investigator and family.

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Turkey extends emergency rule by three-months ANKARA, Jan 4 (Agencies): Turkey’s parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of extending emergency rule by a further three months, effective from January 19, the staterun Anadolu news agency reported. Emergency rule, first imposed in Turkey after a failed military coup on July 15 and then extended in October, enables the government to bypass parliament in enacting new laws and to limit or suspend rights and freedoms when deemed necessary.

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Infotainment Ryan Gosling Shah Rukh, pays tribute to rguably the two biggest stars of the Debbie Reynolds Indian film indus-

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ce designer Archana Kochhar is launching her new bridal collection in the form of a fashion show at Discon 2017 to raise funds for 100 paediatric heart surgeries. Actress Esha Gupta will walk for her as a showstopper.

The show, that will be take place in association with Rotary Club of India, will be held on January 7 at Sahara Star in Mumbai.

Kochhar will be showcasing a mélange of collections from her latest bridal wear to her New York Fashion Week collection during the show.

The bridal collection silhouettes for cocktail will include two capsule and reception. The decollections showcasing signer has also created a

collection with the unique Ahimsa silk in grey which includes layered gowns, fitted body hugging gowns and keyhole gowns, said a statement.

“Each collection will be showcased with a dose of entertainment like ballet performance, aerial dance and salsa. The entire show will be a visual treat for the spectators”, said the designer.

“Year 2017 has started on a beautiful note with me putting together this exclusive show for raising funds for 100 paediatric heart surgeries. I always believe in giving back to the society and I think this is a beautiful initiative by Rotary Club of India”, she added.

ctor Ryan Gosling paid tribute to late actress Debbie Reynolds at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala.

The event took place on Monday, reports eonline.com. Gosling’s “La La Land” was honoured with the Vanguard Award at the annual ceremony.

As he picked up the prize alongside director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz, he thanked Reynolds for inspiring his work on the movie with her performance in iconic film “Singing in the Rain”.

“I wish I could have said this in person but I’d like to thank Debbie Reynolds for her wonderful career of work,” Gosling said.

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try, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, will be seen in a single frame together as the former will grace the sets of an upcoming Bigg Boss 10 episode.

While a Shah Rukh and Salman flick may be a dream too big for their millions of fans across the globe, the sight of the two superstars sharing the same frame on the TV screen is a special one in itself.

According to details, the two Bollywood superstars will film an episode of Bigg Boss on January 20, where Shah Rukh will get a chance to promote his upcoming flick Raees.

This will be the second time that Salman and Shah Rukh will appear together for an episode of Bigg Boss. Shah Rukh

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Salman to reunite for Raees

had appeared alongside Salman in an episode of Bigg Boss last year to promote his flick Dilwale with Kajol.

The friends-turnedfoes have been on good terms with each other since over a year. Salman has taken to Twitter to promote Shah Rukh Khan’s movies and the gesture

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MR. TINU YADEN

You spoke words of wisdom all through out the years. You did the best with what you had-for us, you've always been our shelter, you have strengthened us with your prayers, blessed us with your love and encourage us with your hope.

Pooja Film Production released its 26th, Time Nagamese Film “Gunda Manu”, on Saturday at Eros Cinema Hall, screened with NPF president Dimapur II Division Ward 19, Kiyegho Aye as chief guest and P. Avi Awomi as guest of honor.

Janet Jackson welcomes first child at age 50

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Refers, 100 th Blessed Years of Birth Anniversary of Mr. G. Khewoto Achumi published on Jan. 4, (Page-2).

The number of grand children should be as 41 and not as published.

Thank you for being such an inspiring presence in our lives and for being always there with your prayers. As always, may there be power in your prayers, precision in your word and promise in every step.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

has been appreciated by King Khan.

The two superstars had been embroiled in a public dispute over the last couple of years which had received quite a lot of media frenzy. However, the two have mended

fences ever since then and expressed admiration for each other’s movies publicly.

Raees will be released in India on January 25 and will also feature Pakistan’s Mahira Khan. The film marks Mahira’s Bollywood debut and makes her join the exclusive club of a few actresses who have made their debut alongside Shah Rukh.

Last year around, rumours were rife that a Shah Rukh, Aamir and Salman Khan flick was in the works. With such cameos and guest appearances increasing among the Khans of Bollywood, a Shah Rukh and Salman flick may not be such an unreal possibility after all!

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You are deserving of much honor for all that you have done in your eighty years, and set an example that we hope to follow and look forward spending more time absorbing your wisdom. We simply want to wish you a remarkable & unforgettable 80th Birthday.

"Thanks for being such an inspiration" DP-99

From, Loving wife, sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters & relatives

BLESSED 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

"With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation" Psalms 91:16 DP-117

With all our love and prayers Wife, children, in-laws and grand children

35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mrs. & Mr. Judah Thong Seb (5TH JAN. 1982 – 2017)

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Mr. Khuito Awomi & Mrs. Khesheli Awomi The beauty of your marriage is that you both live to make each other's dreams come true.

Wishing both of you many more years of love and contentment.

FELICITATION TO MISS AKALA RUDI

We the great, great grand sons and daughters of 500 years old generation of LATE BANGERLEMBA SANGTAM of ALISOPUR VILLAGE, dist. Tuensang Nagaland would like to congratulate MISS AKALA RUDI D/o Mr. Chongse Sangtam (Chongse Meren Sangtam) for securing top 8th position in MBA (Finance & Marketing) NERIM Guwahati under DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY ASSAM. She is also the first among the generation to have secured this position.

Holding degree is not the end of a career yet it is only a beginning. We wish you all the best for your future ahead.

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OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA ALIBA SENSO TELONGJEM Kohima, Nagaland- 797001.

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Loving children & in-laws

40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. & Mrs. L. Achiba Ao

Everyone becomes old one day or another but to age gracefully in the company of a single lifelong companion is a pleasure very few people have. May your beautiful and admirable union be richly blessed and your love for one another grow stronger.

Mom and Dad, you are the parents that all children hope to be and you both are the pillars of support that every family wishes it had. The home you have made and your loving commitment to each other have blessed our family in more ways than we can count.

HAPPY 35TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

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FELICITATION With great thankfulness to God, the Kohima Aliba Senso Telongjem (KAST) extends its heartiest congratulations to Miss. Moamenla. L, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Lolenkaba Jamir, for selected to the post of Assistant Geologist in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, through the prestigious UPSC test.

The Union wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless and guide in her future endeavour.

Sd/Sd/MANGYANGER IMJUNGWATI President, KAST General Secretary, KAST

(5th January 2017)

Seeing you both go through life together with such enduring love and friendship gives us the greatest of joy. In your 40 years of togetherness, you have taught us the most valuable lessons of love, tenacity, commitment and faith. We thank God for having such wonderful parents. We love you both dearly. God bless you with many more years of togetherness, happiness and health.

Happy anniversary dearest mummy & papa.

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op superstar Janet Jackson gave birth to her first child at age 50 on Tuesday, her spokesperson said Tuesday.

Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari businessman, welcomed their son Eissa into the world after a “stressfree” delivery.

“Janet had a stressfree healthy delivery and is resting comfortably,” read the star’s official statement, which did not provide further details.

The younger sister of late king of pop Michael Jackson in April stunned fans by halting a global tour and saying that she and her husband were “planning our family.”

Natural pregnancies are highly unusual, but not impossible, for women past their mid-40s. In vitro fertilisation can extend the age at which women can have children.

In October, People Magazine published a photo of the middle-aged celebrity on the beach holding her baby bump.

Jackson had been discreet about her personal life and did not immediately publicise her 2012 marriage to tycoon Al Mana, whose company sells luxury fashion brands throughout Gulf Arab kingdoms.

The singer won an international fan base in the late 1980s with her albums Control and Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, which brought together pop music and funk with the emerging genre of hip-hop.

The albums were notable for their socially conscious lyrics, in which Jackson identified with women’s empowerment, and were accompanied by intricately choreographed live shows.

FELICITATION Guardian & Uncle (K. Langshen) Mother (K. Mongsai) family members and relatives express profound gratitude to Miss Chiuchang Lam Khiamniungan for having won the following titles throughout her participation in various contests : 1. Miss Khiamniungan 2013 2. Miss Fresher's 2014 (Nagaland University, Lumami) 3. First Runners up of Miss Eastern Queen 2016.

(Organized by the Eastern Nagaland Students' Federation) 4. F i r s t R u n n e r s u p & Miss Talent 2016 (Miss Nagaland 2016 Beauty contest organized by the Beauty & Aesthetic Society of Nagaland) We wish all success in her future endeavours and acknowledge her for bringing laurels, pride and glory to us.

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KOL K ATA , J AN 4 (AGENCIES): Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday denied he was a front-runner to become the board president after the latest turn of events at the BCCI. Dismissing the suggestion that he was running for the post of BCCI president, Ganguly said at the CAB office:

“My name is coming u p u n n e c e s s a r i l y. I don’t qualify. I have just completed one year (as the CAB president) and have got two more years left.

I am not in the running (for the BCCI president’s post).”

Asked whether the CAB would implement the Lodha Committee’s reforms, Ganguly said the association had no option but to obey the SC order. “We are having an office-bearers’ meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) where we will decide on the future,” he said.

The CAB chief said even though several of the present officials would be ineligible to contest in the association’s polls, there would be others to fill the void.

(75th) and Olivier Giroud (90+) ensured they secure a point.

Following this draw, Arsenal remained on the fourth spot with 41 points from 20 matches and will drop to the fifth spot if Tottenham Hotspur beat tabletoppers Chelsea on Wednesday.

T h e d r aw m a d e Bournemouth jump to the ninth spot with 25 points from 20 games.

But the home club head coach Eddie Howe would have been ruing the draw, especially the way his team performed in the first half.

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We are overwhelmed and touched by the love and support received during the short illness and at tee sudden demise of Late Longmetang Walling on the 25th December, 2016 at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. We thank everyone who helped in making the arrangement for transporting and bringing his mortal remains from Delhi to his village, Sungratsu.

We are also grateful to all those who stood by us in our hour of bereavement by their presence, prayers and benefactions. It is our prayer that the Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

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Tsungremi ali meimchirtem asoshi topur tajung lima toktsür aotsü mapang ka atazüka yuja lir asunung, onoki teti meima aliba asür Molungyimba Jamir (Ungma) ajungbena iba lima toktsüba anogo nungi lepkhumong anogo tashi kija, kibong, lokti balala shirnokisa ozu mulung zürep tia nung aliba mapang, onok den sarasadem, shisatsü, nubu aser rongsen agi nungita yaritepogo, nenok ajak dang kanga pelaba lemsateper.

Nenok ajak dangi tsungdong arua ozu pelaba meshitetaka asen teyanglur Tsungremi nenok temeim mapa tajungtem asoshi maneni moajangma.

Temeim Kinungertem.

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“DEATH BE NOT PROUD” “ONE SHORT SLEEP PAST, WE WAKE ETERNALLY”

Born: 07/11/1983 - Died : 01/01/2017

We the bereaved family members of Late H. Toka Sumi, 12th IRB Alpha Coy, would like to express our gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us morally, physically, materially, financially and in prayers throughout the time of illness and demise of our beloved son.

We extend our special thanks to : 1. Kivigho Chishi, IPS Commandant. 12th IRB Longleng.

2. Vihoshe N. Yeputhomi, Ikishe Village, Dimapur.

3. Pukhai Sumi, Hon’ble P/Secretary Soil & Water Conservation.

4. Nihoto Hd. G.B. Nihoto village & family.

5. Vekhrolo Koza, Commander C/Coy 12th IRB & jawans.

6. Ikishe Baptist Akukuhou.

7. National Peace Prayer Centre, Nihoto Village.

8. 12th IRB Longleng HQ. 9. Hoshepu Union Dimapur.

Words failed gravely to thank you all individually but we pray the Almighty God bless you all.

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Loving parents, wife, son & relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (OBITUARY)

We the family members of Shri. Khuvihe Chophi, husband of Late Itoli Chophi, extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, unions, churches and organisations for your invaluable prayers, physical and financial support during the time of illness and at the sad demise of our beloved “Mother” Late Itoli Chophi.

Following are some of the organisations and individuals which we can not avoid mentioning here :• Doctors and nurses of Zion Hospital and Research Centre.

P/Bazar.

• Residents of Law Officers Complex Purana Bazar, Dimapur.

• East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church. Purana Bazar.

• Sapotimi Kughuko Union Dimapur.

• Akuluto Area Union Dimapur.

• Akuluto Town Union Dimapur.

BORN ON : 01/07/1945 • Sumi Baptist Church Akuluto.

DIED ON : 26/12/2016 • Alaphumi Village Baptist Church.

• Sapotimi Village Baptist Church and Council.

• Lumithsami Village Baptist Church.

• Chophimi Union.

• All denominations of Akuluto Town Churches.

• Love Care Home Darogapathar, Dimapur.

• Marbo Ambulance Services.

• Model Colony Purana Bazar, Dimapur We are really indebted to all of you, yet, we regret for our inability to thank you all personally. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

From loving husband, children, in-laws and grand children.

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Acknowledgement

EPL: Arsenal draw 3-3 against Bournemouth Bournemouth (England), Jan 4 (IANS): Arsenal fought back after falling three goals behind to earn a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth in an English Premier League (EPL) football match at the Dean Court stadium here.

Charlie Daniels (16th minute) and Callum Wilson (20th) ensured that the London club on Tuesday fell 0-2 behind. Ryan Fraser made it 3-0 for the hosts in the 58th minute.

But Arsene Wengercoached Arsenal refused to surrender and Alexis Sanchez (70th), Lucas Perez

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We, the family members of Late Visüzole Victoria Sachü, would like to express our deepest gratitude to all individuals, organizations, churches, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood and supported us physically, financially, emotionally and through prayers during our most difficult time on 25th December 2016.

We, also take privilege to convey our special thanks to:1. Cathedral Church, Parish Kohima 2. St. Peter’s Church, AG Colony.

3. Kidima Catholic Women Association 4. Sachütso Youth Club 5. Sachütso Krotho, Kohima 6. Cross Wonder Church, Chandmari 7. C.R.C A.G Road.

8. Middle AG Women Organisation Kidima 9. Kidima Krotho, Kohima 10. Tsiepfu Tsiephfe, Tenyimia Union 11. Lerie Baptist Church, Youth Department.

12. K.B.F.K. We, regret our inability to thank each individual, but it is our prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving children, grandchildren and relatives.

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PASTOR KIZOUVI YHOR 12-04-1941 to 28-12-2016 Words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported us not only by your presence but also materially and financially, and comforted us through your earnest prayer during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father Mr Kizouvi Yhor on 28th Dec 2016.

We would also like to specially thank the following: 1. Baptist Church Tsiesema 2. Baptist Church Tsiesema Basa 3. CRC Tsiesema 4. Angami Baptist Church Council 5. Angami Pastor Dikon Krotho 6. Pesocha Baptist Church Council 7. Pesocha Baptist Pastor Dikon Krotho 8. Pesocha Baptist Thepfuko Krotho 9. Pesocha Baptist Thenuko Krotho 10. Churches under Pesocha Baptist Church Council 11. Churches under Kohima Angami Baptist Church Council 12. Churches under Western Angami Baptist Church Council 13. Medoze Clan, Jotsoma 14. Bethel Medical Centre Doctors and Staffs 15. Friends and love ones from Kuda village Loving wife and children.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT With deepest appreciation & gratitude we the family members of Late Hovokhe Chishi, G.B, Yesholuto Village would like to sincerely thank each & everyone who supported us spiritually, physically, financially, materially & morally at the sad demise of our father on 30/12/2016.

We also express our special thanks to : 1. Hetovi Amakishiu 2. Yehoto Amakishiu 3. Toshiho Amakishiu 4. Atoizu Area G.B Association 5. Emuloto Joint Council 6. Aghovi Nodal Officer R&B Kohima 7. S.B.A.K Asukhuto Born in : 1922– Died on : 30.12.2016 8. Hukato J.E. Roto 9. Kavito, Dimapur 22. Ramu Asukhuto 10. Tohuvi, Litsa 23. Ghutovi G.B Yesholuto 11. Pukhalu, Aizuto 24. Kiholi Yesholuto 12. Zhehoshe GB Emulo 25. Xukhuvi Philimi 13. Viyili K. Litsa 26. Kanito Yesholuto 14. Phushito Kiyekhu 27. Vihoto G.B Asukhuto 15. Niboto Asukhuto 28. Shikavi Emulo 16. Hezhekhu Asukhuto 29. Hoshito Philimi 17. Khawoto Asukhuto 30. Hekiye Litsami 18. Litsami Baptist Church 31. Nikhuvi J.E Emulo 19. Nihokhu Atoizu 32. Akheto Khrumto 20. Pukhato Vekuho Old 33. Benjamine Aizuto 21. Ghokheli Yesholuto 34. Toluho Emulo We deeply regret our inability to mention each and everyone, but we pray that our Lord Almighty bless you all abundantly from the fullness of His grace.

Loving wife, children, grand children & in-laws

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CHINGANGCHIBA, MANGKOLEMBA

Born : May, 1945 – Died : December 28, 2016 Our hearts were torn apart when our beloved father Chingangchiba, son of the man who was the first settler at Mangkolemba Late Temendangnok of Khar Village, suddenly passed away on the small hours on December 28, 2016 at home.

On such an occasion of grief and bereavement, the presence of many people who had turned up to join us even with financial and material support and also those who shared the loss with us through messages and contacts with love and prayers had really consoled us and obtained great strength and comfort enabling us to bear the inexpressible sorrow and grief. However, our words will never be adequate to convey our thanks and gratitude to one and all but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly in return.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

II Timothy 4:7

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

5th Jan. 1951 - 25th Dec. 2016

Born: 27.09.1972 – Died: 26.12.2016 No words could ever express our appreciation for the love, support and prayer that you have shown to us during the prolonged sickness and ultimate demise of our beloved Lt. Limakumzuk Longkumer of Ungma village on 26th Dec 2016.

We are immensely indebted to each and every one for your generous contributions in our time of bureavement.

Lt. Limakumzuk Longkumer was a source of great joy in our lives. We will miss him dearly.

Loving wife, daughter and family members DC-14 K Y M C

Words are not adequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us at the sad demise of our beloved mother Late Hetoli K. Yeputhomi.

We extend our special thanks to :1. Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto 2. Project Colony Prayer Fellowship 3. Project Colony Youth Fellowship 4. Luvishe New Baptist Church 5. Ghuvishe (Tsuko) Baptist Church 6. Aghunato Town Baptist Church 7. Dr. Tokugha Rochill and family 8. Dr. Akaho Awomi 9. Dr. Bohovi Chophy 10. Dr. Aaron Murru 11. Dr. Kanato Assumi 12. Shri. Pukhai Assumi, Parliamentary Secretary, Soil and Water Conservation.

13. Mr. Vetoshe Achumi (G.B) and family.

14. Mr. Kashito Yeptho and family 15. Mr. Kaito Yeptho and family 16. Relatives, neighbours, friends and well wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, yet it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

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Husband, children, sons-in-law, daughter in law and grandchildren

14th February 1977 to 31st December 2016

We the bereaved family of our beloved Lt. Epeulung Mpanme, like to express our humble and sincere gratitude to each and every individuals, families, friends, churches and organisations who helped and stood by us through physical, financial, material and prayer support during the period of his illness till his last breath on 31st December, 2016.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone by name but your kindness and sympathy shown to us is highly appreciated and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, daughter, parents, brothers, sisters, In-laws & relatives K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, january 5, 2017

sports

India women win 4th straight SAFF championship title

A jubilant India Women team after lifting the trophy on Wednesday.

SILIGURI, JAN 4 (PTI): A dominant India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 to win their fourth consecutive SAFF Women’s Football Championship title at the Kanchenjunga Stadium, on Wednesday. The Indian eves, in the process, are now unbeaten in 19 matches having won 18 and drawn one.

India’s first goal came in the 12th minute through

striker Dangmei Grace, who got a slight touch and the ball slowly rolled into the empty net with rival goalkeeper Sabina Akhtar caught in a dilemma.

It set the tone for the match. The match being a final meant that Bangladesh had to shrug off their defensive aspirations and that allowed India the width and space.

In the first 20 minutes,

Football selection trials

DIMAPUR, Jan 4 (NPN): Selection trials for footballers both under-14 and 17 boys would take place on January 19 and 20 at State Stadium, Dimapur, for induction into boys football academy, Dimapur. Forms would be available from January 6 onwards at Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports, Kohima, Boys football academy Dimapur and Kiran Sports Dimapur. Further, information can be contacted at 9436619586.

CCSA general session

DIMAPUR, Jan 4 (NPN): Centre Chakhesang Sport Association (CCSA) would hold its 52nd general session with the theme “march forward” on January 9- 14 at Phomlami village with president Nagaland State VDB Association Tohoshe Awomi as the chief guest and district member Swachh Bharat mission as the guest of honour for the closing ceremony.

India had earned four corners and every time Bala Devitouched the ball, she created something out of nothing.

In fact, Kamala Devi should have doubled the lead in the 17th minute when Bala set her a freeheader, but it narrowly sailed out.

However, Bangladesh withstood the stor m, regrouped, and eventually

Ferrer falls in second round of Brisbane International

B r isb a n e , J a n 4 (IANS): Spaniard David Ferrer lost to Australia’s Jo r d a n T h o m p s o n i n the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament here on Wednesday. The 22year-old Aussie achieved success with a 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 result after two hours and 38 minutes against the veteran, reports Efe.

Williams sisters knocked out of Auckland Classic

equalised in the 40th minute through Sirat Jahan Shopna as both teams headed into the interval locked at 1-1.

After the change of ends, India were again faster off the blocks. The hosts pressed high and hard even as Bangladesh d e p e n d e d m o s t ly o n counter-attacks.

The break came in the 60th minute when the irrepressible Bala was pushed inside the box as the referee pointed to the spot and 2016 AIFF Player of the Year, Sasmita Malik gleefully converted the opportunity.

With just 30 minutes remaining, it was quite a task for Bangladesh to come back and it went worse for them seven minutes later when goalkeeper Sabina, who was having a decent game till then, misjudged the bounce of a harmless Indumathishot from long and it rolled in.

Spurred, the Indians did go all out as they smelt more but their perseverance failed to yield any more goals.

Dhoni steps down as limited overs captain New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): Mahendra Singh Dhoni has stepped down as skipper of India’s limited overs sides, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday.

Dhoni, however, will be available for selection for the three-match One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International series against England, starting January 15.

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni has informed the BCCI, that he wishes to step down as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team from the One Day Internationals and the T20 Internationals formats of the game,” a statement from the board read.

“He will be available for the selection for the One Day and T20I series against England and the same has been conveyed to the Senior Selection Committee.”

Commenting on the development, BCCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rahul Johri said: “On behalf of every Indian cricket fan and the BCCI, I would like to thank M.S. Dhoni for his outstanding contribution as the captain of the Indian team across all formats.”

Easy wins for Advani, Mehta in national snooker meet

Ko l k at a , J a n 4 (IANS): Sixteen-time world champion Pankaj A dva n i a n d r e i g n i n g national champion Aditya Mehta had facile outings on the first day of the 3rd Kolkata Open national invitation snooker championship at the Bengal Rowing Club here on Wednesday.

The major upset of the day was Dharminder Lilly, the current world champion (Masters), biting the dust against Laxman Rawat. Kolkata boy and Arjuna award winner Sourav Kothari was stretched to six games before finally prevailing over the reigning West

Bengal state champion Benay Agarwal.

Playing against Lilly, Delhi cueist Rawat won the first three games in no time before the current world champion (Masters) staged a comeback with a 62-8 win. But he could not sustain the momentum, losing 47-49 to hand a 4-1 win to Rawat.

Advani and Mehta won their matches with identical scores of 4-0 over Sreevardhar Poddar and Benay Agarwal respectively.

Mehta, the country’s only professional snooker player, notched up the day’s biggest break of 102 in the third game.

Aus-Pak Test: Pakistan trail by 412 runs against Australia

Australia’s Matt Renshaw raises his bat as he walks off after losing his wicket for 184 runs against Pakistan during their cricket test match in Sydney Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) :Pakistan scored 126/2, trailing Australia by 412 runs on the second day of the third Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Wednesday.

Opener Azhar Ali (58) and Yunis Khan (64) were at the crease when umpires called off the day’s play.

For Australia, pacer Josh Hazlewood scalped two wickets for 32 runs.

After Australia declared their first innings

for 538/8, Pakistan started the proceedings on a poor note as they lost opener Sharjeel Khan (4) and Babar Azam (0) in the fourth over with just six runs on the board.

K h a n wa s c a u g h t b y M a t t Re n s h aw o f f Hazlewood while Azam was adjudged leg before wicket (LBW) in the same over. The fall of two quick wickets brought in veteran batsman Yunis Khan, who along with Azhar steadied

Krishna Poonia hailed for saving girls from molestation

52nd KYO wrestling-cumsports meet underway

CHURU (RAJASTHAN), JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Indian Olympian Krishna Poonia has called recent reports of sexual assaults in Bangalore “sickening”, and described preventing a similar attack.

She told the BBC she was in Rajasthan’s Churu district on 1 Januar y when she spotted three men trying to molest two teenage girls at a railway crossing.

“I chased and caught of one of them, and then helped the girls file a complaint,” she said.

She added the incident showed that women were not safe even in busy areas.

Engineer-in-Chief, Khupi Natso (centre in cap) along with others at the inaugural session of 52nd KYO Meet at Kidima Wednesday. (NP)

21 WCC: Royal Striker sails through to next round Serena Williams committed a string of unforced errors against Madison Brengle.

Auckland, Jan 4 (IANS): American tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams were beaten but Danish Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the quarterfinals of the Auckland Classic tennis tournament on Wednesday.

Serena, 35, failed to defeat Madison Brengle, who won 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, reports Efe. Venus withdrew from her match against Naomi Osaka of Japan after she sustained an injury to her arm.

Denmark’s Caroline

Wozniacki continued her campaign and managed to defeat the American Varvara Lepchenko 6-3, 6-3.

She will play against Julia Goerges of Germany, who defeated Britain’s Naomi Broady 7-5, 6-4.

D I M A P UR , J AN 4 (NPN): Royal Strikers won the third semi final league match against Renegades by a margin of 88 runs on Wednesday to register their first win in the league stage at the ongoing 21st edition of the Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC) played at Local Ground, Wokha which is organised

by Senior Noble Klan.

Opting to bat after winning the toss, Royal Strikers set up a huge total

of 165 runs with a solid partnership of 122 runs between opener Hemari Teron (66 not out) and Jubin Doley (53). Sunil Sharma claimed 2 wickets and Renchio Odyuo and Nayan Hazarika claimed a wicket each.

Chasing the target the Renegades CC were bowled out in the 16th over of the inning on 77 runs.

Lijanbemo was the lone batsman who defied the strong bowling line up of

the boat for Pakistan.

They forged a crucial 120-run unbeaten partnership for the third wicket to take their team out of trouble. Earlier, resuming the day at 365/3, overnight batsmen Renshaw (184) and Peter Handscomb (110) stitched together a 142-run partnership for the fourth wicket before Renshaw was bowled by Imran Khan in the 94th over. unperturbed by the fall of wicket, Handscomb went on to score a brilliant century before he got hit wicket off pacer Wahab Riaz when scoreboard was reading 516. His 205-ball knock was laced with nine boundaries.

Lower-order batsmen Hilton Cartwright (37), Matthew Wade (29) and Mitchell Starc (16) also contributed to help Australia post a massive first inning total. For Pakistan, Riaz scalped three wickets while Khan and Azhar took two wickets each.

Brief score: Australia 538/8 declare (Renshaw 184, Warner 113, Handscomb 1 1 0 , Wa h a b 3 - 8 9 ) v s Pakistan 126/2 (Younis 64 not out), Azhar Ali 58 not out, Hazlewood 2-32).

the Royal Strikers with a gritty 21 runs. Vickey, Sajid, Jubin and Roshan picked 2 wickets each for Royal Strikers. Jubin was adjudged the Man of the Match.

The man of the Match award was given away by Er. Orenvungo Ovung, SDO, Electrical, Wokha, who also donated cash to the Man of the Match.

T h u r s d ay M a t c h : 4th Semi final League GAPYOCC (Green) Vs Kohima Hornbill CC.

Correspondent

KIDIMA, JAN 4 (NPN): The four-day 52nd annual wrestling-cum-sports meet of Kidima Youth O r g a n i z a t i o n ( K YO ) commenced Wednesday at Kidima village local ground in Kohima district.

Nagaland PWD Engineerin-Chief, Khupi Natso gracing the occasion as the chief guest of the inaugural session urged the sportspersons to give their best to excel in their respective discipline.

In his address, Natso remarked that Kidima had in the past produced quality sportspersons in different disciplines, including Naga Wrestling, bringing laurel and fame to the village and Angamis in general.

He was however critical that there were hardly any good sportspersons at present, pondering whether the village youth were living in the past glories without working hard to achieve

higher, and impressed upon the participants to renew their spirit of achieving greater heights. He also called upon the players to give their best so that spectators would enjoy watching their talent.

Earlier, Natso unfurled the KYO flag and also took salute from the six khel marching contingents.

K YO P r e s i d e n t Eyore Phinyo chaired the programme while dedicatory prayer was pronounced

by Catechist of St Xavier Church Kidima Krovito George. KYO games & sports secretary Meyiesa Phinyo administered oath to the participants. Chairman of KVC Visiito Yore will g r a c e t h e va l e d i c t o r y function as guest of honour on December 7 at 2 p.m.

Altogether 450 sportsperson from six Khels of Kidima village will be competing in Naga style wrestling (men), games, race and athletic events for both men and women.

MDCA silver jubilee special T20 tourney commences

DC Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel IAS being introduced to the players.

Mokokchung, Jan 4 (NPN): The silver jubilee special Mokokchung District Cricket Association (MDCA) inter-club cricket tournament which will be played in the T20 format commenced here on Wednesday. To mark the occasion, the Silver Jubilee celebration of MDCA

was held at Imkongmeren Spor ts Complex with deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung and president Mokokchung District Sports Council, Sushil Kumar Patel IAS as chief guest.

Patel in his address said cricket was a gentlemen’s game, the most disciplined

game, and added that cricket has a big scope in the country for which the youngsters should focus in this game.

He urged the youths to keep the focus and try to strive and achieve their goals while saying that cricket has the potential for making it as a career.

Earlier in the program, the chief guest also released the jubilee souvenir that was published by the Souvenir Committee.

The inaugural ceremony was followed by ‘oath taking’ of the par ticipating teams at the Silver Jubilee special MDCA inter-club cricket tournament which will be played in the T20 format.

A total of 15 teams from across Mokokchung district will be competing for the most coveted cricketing title in the district, the final of which would be played on January 20. Defending champions Titans CC defeated debutants Tuli ADC XI by 6 wickets in the inaugural match.

Thursday’s match: 8:00AM Sovran vs DC XI 11:00 AM Trebuchet vs Zero Boys

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