January 6, 2017 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXVII No. 30

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155 file nominations for civic polls

Staff Reporter/Correspondents

Dimapur/KOHIMA/ Wokha, JAN 5 (NPN): Except for the districts of Kohima, Zunheboto, Kiphire and Tuensang which recorded ‘nil nomination’; several candidates filed their nominations in the remaining eight districts, for the respective municipal and town council polls. As many as 155 candidates including 40 women, mostly from ruling NPF party, have filed nominations till January 5. According to a report received here this evening from the state election commission, two independent candidates filed nominations for Shamator Town council for the 11 wards, while nine candidates filed nominations as NPF candidates for the nine wards in Tizit Town Council. Six NPF candidates including two women filed nominations for Jalukie town council while one from NPF filed for Peren town council which has nine wards each. Three candidates also filed nominations today for Longleng Town Council of which one was from NPF and two independent. Longleng has 11

DCCD in two minds about civic polls DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): District Congress Committee Dimapur (DCCD) at its January 5 meeting discussed about fielding candidates to the respect civic body wards in Dimapur Municipal Council along with senior party leaders. According to a press release issued by Hollohon Chishi, general secretary (Adm) DCCD, the meeting also discussed the growing opposition against elections to the Urban Local Bodies by Naga Hoho, NGOs and civil society groups. After deliberations, the District Congress Committee Dimapur adopted two resolutions-(1) to support the call of Naga Hoho, NGOs and civic societies against holding elections to ULBs as it infringed on the rights and interests of Nagas provided under Article 371A of the Indian constitution; (2) District Congress Committee Dimapur however reserved its right to field candidates for the wards if the stat government proceeded with the decision to hold elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It may be mentioned that NPCC on December 27, 2016 had released the party’s manifesto with 17point objectives for the February 2017 general election to municipal councils and town councils.

This is it!

“The more that it’s being said about women quota, the more confusing it becomes.” K Y M C

Municipal/town Councils Dimapur Municipal Council East Dimapur Town Council Phek Town Council Wokha Town Council Bhandari Town Council Peren Town Council Jalukie Town Council Shamator Town Council Tizit Town Council Longleng Town Council Tuli Town Council Meluri town council Chozuba Town Council Naginimora Town Council Tseminyu Town Council Total wards. Four independent candidates filed nominations for Phek Town Council and which brought the total to 17 candidates for the 11 wards. Ten were from the NPF party and seven Independents. APO:Meanwhile Angami Public Organization (APO) has erected a banner with a message that reads “The hard earned achievement of the Nagas cannot be exchanged for monetary gains” at the Y Junction, route to the state election commission/DC office. Another two banners has been erected at the

NPF 24 11 10 12 8 1 6 9 1 9 9 8 9 3 120

Ind BJP Total 5 29 11 7 17 5 13 30 1 9 1 6 2 2 9 2 3 9 9 8 9 3 22 13 155

entrance gate of the Deputy Commissioner’s office that reads “All are equal, reservation for a particular gender is unknown to Nagas, No to 33% reservation” and an appealing message to the JACWR of NMA to stop playing with the life and future of Nagas. Meanwhile Lotha Lower Range People Organization (LLPRO) has convened a consultative meeting with the Bhandari Town Lotha Hoho, student bodies and all registered political parties as per the directive of the Lotha Hoho at the residence of the president, Bhandari Town Lotha Hoho

today however NPF party denied to attend the meeting. President, Congress party 40th Bhandari B. Longsithung Odyuo and president, BJP Party 40th A/C Bhandari Nyanmo Odyuo in an open letter addressed to Naga Hoho, CNTC, Lotha Hoho, the BJP and Congress party of 40 A/C Bhandari has appealed the three organizations to take stern action against the candidates who has filed the nominations. It said the NPF party without attending the meeting called went ahead with the nomination without hesitation against the will of the Nagas. The presidents stated that the meeting resolved to boycott the ULBs civic poll of 33% women reservation and the nomination papers of both the Congress and BJP party candidates ware collected by the LLRPO officials at the will of the parties concerned. Heeding to the directives of the Lotha Hoho, it has appealed Naga Hoho, CNTC and Lotha Hoho to take stern action against the candidates who has filed the nominations, failing to take action against the defied candidates at the earliest, the party of both Congress and

Note ban may lead to temporary slowdown of economy: President New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): President Pranab Mukherjee today cautioned that poor cannot wait for long and they need to get succour “here and now”, in remarks that come against the backdrop of demonetisation which, he said, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy. In a New Year video address to Governors and Lt Governors, he noted that the recent package announced by the Prime Minister will provide some relief. “Demonetisation, while immobilising black money and fighting corruption, may lead to temporary slowdown of the economy. We all will have to be extra careful to alleviate the suffering of the poor which might become unavoidable for the expected progress in the long term,” Mukherjee said.

He said while he appreciates the thrust on transition from entitlement approach to an entrepreneurial one for poverty alleviation, he was “not too sure that the poor can wait that long.” “They (poor) need to get succour here and now, so that they can also participate actively in the national march towards a future devoid of hunger, unemployment and exploitation. The recent package announced by the Prime Minister will provide some relief,” he said. There will be elections in as many as seven states this year and the dates for elections in five of them have already been announced, the President said. “The conduct of free and fair elections has made our democracy one of the most vibrant in the world. Elections reflect the attitudes, values and beliefs

of the people towards their political environment,” he said. Cautioning about competitive populism, electoral rhetoric and vote bank politics during elections, Mukherjee said noisy debates can “deepen the faultlines in the society”. “Goodwill must prevail between different communities. At times, harmony may be put to test by vested interests. Communal tensions may rear their ugly head. Rule of law must form the sole basis of dealing with any such challenging situation,” the President said. Meanwhile, according to PRO Raj Bhavan Kohima, the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, also joined and witnessed the video conferencing session from Raj Bhavan Kohima Nagaland.

BJP of 40th A/C Bhandari would be compelled to take its own course of action and for which it said the parties will not be held responsible. Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) with 23 wards, eight being reserved for women, witnessed 24 NPF candidates including eight women file their nominations papers. According to source, in DMC ward no. 22, two candidates were issued NPF tickets. Also, on January 5, one candidate from NPF party filed nomination for 11 wards in East Dimapur Town Council taking the total to 11. In Wokha district, for two town councils- 39 candidates filed nomination papers. Out of which, 25 candidates were men and 14 women. For Wokha town council, 12 candidates including five women filed nominations on NPF tickets, 13 BJP (5 women) and five (2 women) on Independent tickets. One of the women candidates filed her nomination papers in general category unreserved ward. For Bhandari town council, eight NPF party and a lone Independent filed nomination papers.

CSOs prevent filing nominations

Concerned citizens gather outside DC’s office Zunheboto on Thursday. Correspondents

K IP H IR e / Z u nh e boto, JAN 5 (NPN): Even as nominations for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election entered third day on Thursday, no candidates came out to file the nominations papers for town councils in Kiphire and Zunheboto, as civil society organizations (CSOs) guarded the entrance of DC offices in both the districts. On Thursday, members of ESH and TTC gathered at Deputy Commissioner office’s complex

APO reiterates against filing nomination papers Dimapur, Jan 5 (NPN): Angami Public Organisation (APO) has reiterated that no person would be allowed to file nomination paper for the municipal elections until such time a mutual agreement protecting this right was reached. In a press release, APO president, Vilhusa Seleyi, cautioned that any Angami intending candidate who have filed or were planning to file their nomination would be penalized as per the APO resolution adopted. Meanwhile, the organisation clarified that it held no malice or have any intentions to suppress women’s rights and wished that women continue to be on a par with male counterpart holding equal respect in all areas and dimensions of Angami and Naga social order. APO affirmed its stand that the organisation opposed the “divisive policy” of the government to sabotage and derail the Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution, which produced the Nagaland state through the 16 Point Agreement in 1960. APO affirmed that it stood committed to safeguard the protection of “our natural, customary and traditional right” that was brought through the sweat of “our brow shedding blood and tears decades upon decades.”

to restrict the candidates from filing nominations to Kiphire town council. No untoward incident was reported. The three organizations decided to stick to its stand in the event 33% percent reservation is to be implemented in the proposed forthcoming town council election. ESH and TTC also backed United Sangtam Likhum Pumji on its stand on civic polls after Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) resolved to leave the matter of holding Urban Local

Bodies (ULBs) election in the hands of the respective tribes under its jurisdiction. Meanwhile, in Pungro, Naga People’s Front (NPF) distributed tickets to nine members at Cultural Hall for Pungro Town Council. Pungro town was upgraded to full-fledged Town Council in 2016. it has nine wards out of which three wards are reserved for women. In Zunheboto, concerned citizens gathered at DC Office Zunheboto to prevent candidates from filing nominations.

NTC against 33% women quota DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has stated that the state government’s decision to hold urban local bodies (ULBs) election amidst strong people’s opposition was an ‘imposition’ that would never carry the people’s mandate. In a press release, NTC president Lendinoktang stated that women reservation was against time tested custom and tradition of the Nagas, adding that introducing it in Naga society would infringe the Article 371 A of the constitution, in which the Nagas of Nagaland were provided with full guarantee to govern as per their custom and tradition. Therefore, NTC stated that to uphold “our custom is our birth right” and also the constitutional obligation. It stated that no amount of justification would compensate the deprivation of “our rights and custom” at this moment. NTC suggested that the best option for the government to end the crisis was to review the “erroneous insertion of 33% women reservation” and conduct fresh election without reservation in the earliest.

DDGBA opposes ULBs elections

DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): Dimapur District GBs’ Association (DDGBA) on Thursday said its executives at a meeting held January 5, 2017 deliberated on the negative impact of reservation policy and expressed strong opposition to the 33% women reservation in the ensuing civic polls. In a press release, DDGBA president Tokuho Suhoi and general secretary Kineth Tsopoe said that the GBs as custodian of customary law and practice would not tolerate any process that was to affect Article 371 (A) and Naga customs and traditions. DDGBA stated that under the reservation, the rotation system without stability would bring more corruption among the representatives. It suggested that the present government should have concern over the sentiments of Nagas instead of using power that was bestowed upon by the public. Meanwhile, DDGBA affirmed that it would not allow 1998 general election system to repeat again.

Opposition grows against Indo-Myanmar border fencing ENPO, public oppose border fencing

DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and its six federating tribal units have unanimously resolved to strongly oppose the ongoing (and proposed) construction of international border fencing along Indo-Myanmar border at Pangsha village (and length and breadth of Eastern Nagaland). In a press release, ENPO media cell stated that the resolution was adopted at a joint consultative meeting of ENPO and six tribal units CKS, KTC, KU, PPC, USLP and YTC on December 29, 2016 at Pangsha village. The resolution titled “The ENPO Pangsha Resolution” also affirmed that ENPO and its six tribal units would not allow movement of any organizations

and agencies across international boundaries through Eastern Nagaland without prior permission from ENPO, Konyak Union, Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) and Yimchunger Tribal Council. Further, it was also resolved that ENPO, KTC and remaining five federating tribal units would jointly pursue the matter basing on the Memorandum submitted by KTC to the Prime Minister of India on December 12, 2016 through the chief secretary of Nagaland, and as requested to the Prime Minister of India by the chief minister of Nagaland and chief secretary of Nagaland for taking up the matter with the Myanmar counterpart in this regard. After the consultative meeting, the media cell said the ENPO public visited the spot and interacted with both Indian and Myanmar

Armies that were stationed there. It said the public also shouted slogans such as “Don’t divide us” “ENPO and Naga brothers of Myanmar strongly oppose border fencing at Pangsha” in presence of the Indian and Myanmar armies. Meanwhile, ENPO said it has also seriously viewed the demolition of Pangsha Helipad between pillar no. 145 to 146.

NSCN(K) vows to protect Naga homeland

NSCN(K) has slammed the ongoing construction of the Indo-Myanmar international border fencing within the heart of Naga settlement at Pangsha village by a joint team of the Indian and Myanmar army anddescribed it as “ totally against the wishes of the Nagas” as they(Nagas) have not been consulted or were their consent acquired at any of the stages.

MIP of the NSCN(K) said the border fencing was to accentuate the 1953 Nehru-U Nu partition of Naga country to keep Nagas divided and permanently marginalised by instituting a physical barrier. In total contrast to the rapid globalisation taking place worldwide where physical and ideological barriers that have divided families and homes were being broken down; NSCN(K) said instead of making amends for “great injustice perpetrated on our people” India and Myanmar were resorting to another “despotic imposition of physical wall between the same families” that have lived side by side since ancient time. By “solidifying the imaginary borderline” running through the middle of one’s home and tearing apart the same family to two countries demonstrated

the “blatant disregard to the sentiments of the subjected people” that defied the very ideals of humanity, international peace and security which the two countries were trying to promote at the global arena, stated NSCN(K). Further NSCN(K) pointed out that the “relentless Indo-Myanmar policies and conspiracies to illegally divide and suppress the Nagas” proved was an antithesis resulting in resurgence of even the most dormant of Naga spirits and which contradicted with the regional peace and stability interests along the porous border regions and the S.E.Asia. NSCN(K) warned that the “passion and patriotic fervour of the Nagas across the border is running high” and could occur any moment. Therefore, it was not a mere obligation but a bounden duty for every Naga to rise to the occasion and

“reassert the rights which is inherent” said NSCN(K). The outfit further reiterated that it would explore every means whether peaceful or otherwise, “to thwart further forcible division of our homeland, homes and families in the hands of colonizing forces.”

Border fencing unacceptable: NNPGs

Working group of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) including GPRN/NSCN (M.B N e o k p a o / N. K i t o v i ) , NSCN (Reformation), NNC (parent Body) (Z. Royim/ V Nagi) NNC/ GDRN (Kiumukam/Hetoi) NNC/NPGN) (Temjenyanger/Hozheto) has called upon the Naga people to “fight tooth and nail” against the attempt by the government of India and Myanmar to pursue border fencing along the “socalled international bor-

der.” In a joint statement, N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN, convener, NNPGs working group; Wangtin Naga, president, NSCN (R), coconvener; V. Nagi, general secretary NNC (Parent Body) co-convener; Hozheto Chophy, Ato Kilonser, NNC/NPGN, co-convener and Hetoi Chophy, Ato Kilonser, NNC/GDRN, co-convener affirmed that the proposal for constructing fence along “artificial boundary” between India and Myanmar was “unacceptable” to Nagas. The signatories said that this policy was to create further rift within the Naga family and to completely marginalise and weaken the strong historical, cultural, social, political and emotional affinity between Nagas spread across “artificial boundary.” (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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Students need to be responsible & principled citizens: Nuklutoshi

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 4 (NPN): During the inaugural programme of the 3-day Chuchuyimlang Students’ Union, the 1st triennial conference was held on Thursday, under the theme “in step with the changing times”, with minister of National Highways, Mechanical Engg. & Election, Nuklutoshi as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Nuklutoshi said, to be the future of the world “every student must be a responsible citizen, upholding the revered principles of our forefathers which is hard work, honesty and self-dependence”. He said, one should be independent and bold to succeed in this competitive world, where only the best amongst the best could lead a progressive life. Then, “you will be an asset to the society”, he added. The chief guest

Nuklutoshi releasing the 2nd performance report of VEC. (NP)

pointed out that Nagaland would not have so many registered unemployed youth (more than 80 thousand) if they learnt the art of self-dependence. At the same time,

Nuklutoshi urged student community attending the conference to extract the knowledge and wisdom from renowned resource persons and by actually practising those teachings.

The key speaker of the inaugural session was rtd director Bendangyanger, on the theme topic “In step with the changing times”. The Bendang Alir Chuchuyimlang Senso Union Academic Excellence Award was accorded to Arenjungla by Dr. L Temsu, who topped 16th position in the HSLC examination 2016. The purpose of the triennial conference was highlighted by deputy mission director, SSA, Tali Jamir and exhorted by Chuchuyimlang Village Council secretary Tsukjemtangit. While CBC pastor T Limashared the word of God and invocation, the benedictory prayer was said by deacon Imtisosang. The conference office bearers are convenor, advocate Tongpokba, general secretary Dr. Aolemla and information, publicity & statistic secretary, advocate Temjenmoa.

DC office Kohima bids farewell to out-going DC

The out-going DC Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor delivering his speech during farewell programme at DC’s conference hall, Kohima on January 5. (DPRO Kohima)

DIMAPUR: A farewell programme in honor of the out-going deputy commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor was held in DC conference hall Kohima on January 5. According to DIPR report, outgoing DC, Rovilatuo Mor, expressed his thanks and gratitude to the gathering for showing their respect and love by honoring him with their physical presence on the occasion. Sharing his excited experiences during his tenure, Rovilatuo felt that posting of SP and DC in a district deserved more seriousness and respect from the government as they shoulder the whole lot of responsibilities. He said during his tenure he had a wonderful experience working together with the administra-

tive officers and also acknowledged the team spirit of his staff. He also thanked all the Kohima DPDB members and various committees he had been associated for their cooperation and support. He further thanked the Angami Public Organisation, Kohima Village Council, Rengma Hoho and other NGOs for extending full cooperation and contributing mature views and opinions by maintaining the law and order situation for the betterment of the district. The outgoing DC solicited the same cooperation, support and understanding towards the incoming DC, Rajesh and further assured to extend any information, clarification or guidance if required in course of the func-

40th general conference of ARSU gets underway DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary of Justice & Law and SIRD, Er. Picto Shohe on January 5 graced the 40th general conference of Atoizu Range Students’ Union (ARSU) at Emlomi village as the chief guest. Speaking at the occasion, Er. Picto Shohe said, “I come here as a servant of the public and my aim is to develop Atoizu area” and appealed the public to come together and strive for uplift of the area. Er. Picto said that one of his main objectives was to work for the progress of Atoizu area and that he was a servant of the public rather than a leader. The local MLA said he was trying to further connectivity among the villages through construction of roads and bridges, many of which were ongoing while some work would start this year. He appealed the leaders and public of the area to extend their support and cooperation in such developmental works. To the leaders he urged them to introspect deep within themselves and be rooted in the word of God. He drew references from Colossians 2:3 and Matthew 5:4 from the Bible while encouraging the gathering to be the salt of the earth. Er. Picto advised them not to merely attend the programmes but to learn new things during such gatherings and be benefitted. He also encouraged them K

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to foster brotherhood and unity and work towards the progress of the area. On the inaugural day, various participating units from Atoizu range competed in traditional couple wear, folk dance and song, traditional fire making. The 40th ARSU general conference is being held under the theme, “Indomitable Spirit” and hosted by Emlo Students’ Union. The conference would culminate on January 7. Earlier on January 4, SDO soil of Mangkolemba, Mokokchung district Yetotho Swu was the speaker during the introductory session. Speaker stressed on the importance of how student should be self-sustained and not fully dependent on government job as the only source. He also encouraged students to have proper aim in life for tomorrow’s development. SKK general secretary, Vikai Yeptho spoke on SKK mission “Doing Right”. He said that this was a challenging sacrifice and added that every individual must bring change. He said that Atoizu area was among the highest paid for vote and reasoned that if the same amount of money was spent on development, the area would have been the best sub-division in Nagaland. He challenged the present generation and encouraged them to overcome the obstacles and bring change for the district and state in general.

tioning in days to come. The incoming deputy commissioner, Rajesh Soudararajan in his speech said that he was honored to take over as deputy commissioner of the historic, prestigious and the capital city of the State. He also extended his heartfelt thanks to the outgoing DC to be a part of the programe where itself was a platform to meet all the associations, public representatives and who was who of Kohima town and city. Others who also spoke on the occasion included, ADC Planning, Ketoho Luho on behalf of DPDB Kohima; Kohima Village Council chairman, Medoselhou Keretsu; Angami Public Organisation president, Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi; Rengma Hoho representative; SDO (C) Sadar Kohima, Kethosituo Sekhose on behalf of officers; ADC, Chiephobozou, Linda Solo on behalf of out-post officer and Kamai on behalf of DC office staff, Kohima. The farewell programme was chaired by additional deputy commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi who also delivered the welcome address while PA to DC, Kohima and other DBs presented a special composed song. Presentation incharge was SDO (C) Establishment, Neikesono Kevichusa and vote of thanks by SDO (C) Judicial, Kohima, Neilezo Tep.

NPF Mon distribute tickets for ULB elections DIMAPUR: NPF party tickets to 47 intending candidates of NPF Mon division were distributed in the presence of minister of RD & REPA, C. L. John and parliamentary secretary CAWD, Y. M. Yollow. Tickets were distributed to intending candidates from five town councils within Mon district, namely Tobu Town Council, Aboi Town Council, Mon Town Council, Tizit Town Council and Naginimora Town Council going for election on February 1. A press note from NPF Mon division secretary, Hongnaw H. A. Konyak stated that there were16 women in the fray, of which one from Tizit Town Council would be contesting in general seat and the rest from reserved seats provided under 33% per cent reservation for women. C. L. John, Yollow and secretary (Central) Akang also exhorted the intending candidates and party leaders. Earlier, president women wing Menching Konyak gave the invocation prayer in the programme chaired by secretary (division) Hongnaw H. A. Konyak. President Mon division, Yanlong Konyak handed over the tickets to intending candidates and conducted a pledge for candidates. NPF Mon division further expressed gratitude to all concerned for supporting the party in organizing the ceremony successfully, particularly the elected members from Mon, SP and OC of Mon PS for adequate security coverage.

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news in brief CM to inaugurate 1st NII project: Department of Information Technology & Communication would inaugurated the 1st National Information Infrastructure (NII) Project on January 6 at 11 a.m in the conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima, with chief minister T. R. Zeliang as chief guest for the inaugural programme and minister of IT&C, Transport, Civil Aviation & Border Affairs, P. Paiwang Konyak as guest of honour. DC Dimapur convenes meeting: Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has called for a meeting on January 11 at 11 a.m in the conference hall of DC Dimapur, to chalk out programme for the celebration of the ensuing Republic Day on January 26. All heads of department and administrative officers have been requested to attend the meeting positively. HASSU meeting: Highway Area Sumi Students Union (HASSU) has convened an important meeting on January 7 at 10 a.m in its office. All the executive members, advisors and ex-presidents have been requested to attend the meeting. LHD emergency executive meeting: Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) has convened an emergency executive meeting on January 6 at 3 p.m in the Hoho Ki, Dimapur. All concerned members and intending candidates of the forthcoming ULB election have been requested to attend the same positively. LSU 50th general conference from Jan 11: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) would be organizing its 50th general conference from January 11-14, at JNV campus, hosted by Chukitong Range Students’ Union (CRSU) under the theme “Be an Agent of Change”, with MP (LS) Neiphiu Rio as chief guest at the inaugural session on January 12. Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Processing, Animal Husbandry, UDD and T&CP government of Assam Atul Bora would grace the academic session on January 13 as guest of honor. OCVC general meeting: Old Changsu Village Council (OCVC) has convened a general meeting on January 13 at 9 a.m in the village local ground. All the bonafide members living within or outside the village have been requested to attend the meeting positively. NSTCUWT general meeting: NST Colony Union Wokha town (NSTCUWT) has convened a general meeting-cum-election of office bearers on January 14 at 9 a.m in NST Colony community hall. All the

colony members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. NCYOWT general meeting: New Colony Youth Organization Wokha Town (NCYOWT) has convened a general meeting on January 7 at 9 a.m in community hall. All the bonafide members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. KTDSSU 2nd union assembly: Kiphire Tuensang District Sumi Students’ Union (KTDSSU) has convened its 2nd union assembly on January 10 at 10 a.m in the residence of banker, Kiphire town. All the federating unit presidents, general secretaries, tribunal members and KTDSSU executives have been informed to attend the meeting positively. Failure to attend would result in stern action as per the constitution. DPDB Tuensang meeting: Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting would be held on January 9 at 11 a.m in the DC conference hall. Work distribution for Republic Day celebration would be chalked out and all members have been requested to attend positively. LUD informs: Lokobomi Union Dimapur (LUD) has organised an annual picniccum-social gathering on January 7 at 11 a.m in the residence of Nihovi Chishi, Thilixu, Block-3, lane-12. All Lokobomi citizens residing in and around Dimapur have been requested to attend the programme along with family members positively. LKTD convenes: Longsa Kaketshir Telongjem Diampur (LKTD) has convened its 24th general meeting on January 7 at 10 a.m in treasurer’s residence. All members of LKTD have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Those who have not yet renewed their registration have been requested to submit on that day. Corrigendum: Apropos the news published on January 5 under the heading “New priest ordained at Christ King Parish Kohima” should read as “he was accompanied by his mother Kevilenuo Rita Solo” and not as published. Inadvertent error is regretted. Corrigendum: Apropos the news item published on January 5 “ANIEF general meeting” under news in brief should read as “All Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation (ANIEF) has convened general meeting on January 13 at 11a.m at Red Cross complex conference hall P.R. Hill Kohima” and not as published. Inadvertent error is regretted.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

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It's been a year since you left for your eternal home, yet not a single moment has passed without you in our thoughts. The love which you have shared with us leaves a beautiful memory that no one can steal away. DP-32

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Loving wife, children and relatives

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the Nagaland govt safeguarding Art.371A by holding civic polls? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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Preserve and promote one’s culture: Yitachu

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Q: Is t h e Mo d i g ov t’s

decision to advance b u d g e t t o Ja n u a r y another political ploy? Yes with an eye for UP  and other states No it’s a misconception  in all respects  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST January 6

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

26 11

Aizawl

Nice with plenty of sunshine 21 7

Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 11

Sunny and nice

22 6

Itanagar Mostly sunny and pleasant

21 9

Imphal Shillong

A passing afternoon shower

14 1

Kohima

Sunshine with a shower

17 6

Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice Mkg

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler Wokha

23 8

Mostly sunny and not as warm 18 4 12 3

Cooler with a shower in spots 16 9

Zunheboto Cooler with a shower in spots 16 1

Yitachu inaugurating exhibition-cum-farmers scientist interaction at Yesisotha village under Meluri Sub Division of Phek district. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 5 (NPN): Minister of School Education & SCERT, Yitachu graced the 23rd session of Phoyisha cultural festival at Yisisotha village under Meluri sub-division of Phek district as the chief guest on Thursday. This programme was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Phek, ICARNational Research Centre on Mithun Porba in association with Phoyisha Cultural

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Organisation (PCO) as part of 23rd session of Phoyisha cultural festival. Yitachu in his address said preserving and promoting one’s own culture was very important as without culture there would be no identity. We should continue to promote culture, he said adding that it has not only promoted tourism but also developed people to people contact. He also said that cultural platform also brought the countries

together and developed social harmony and it also promoted trade and commerce. Minister informed that Meluri sub-division possess rich mineral deposits and huge potential for hydro power. He said it would have direct connectivity to Southeast Asian countries where trade and business would take place in a big way between India and Myanmar. He said that trans-border highway con-

nectivity has already been approved by Govt of India in principle. Chief guest also inaugurated exhibition-cumfarmers scientist interaction at Yesisotha village under Meluri sub-division of Phek district. He opined that such programmes would immensely benefit the farmers and also propagate Krishi Vigyan Kendra activities to the people of Phoyisha area. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Phoyisha Cultural Organisation general secretary Lazithu Trakha. Phoyisha cultural organisation president S. Pfithu chaired the inaugural function. The festival would continue till January 6 with Dr. Ritu Thurr, CMO Longleng as valedictory chief guest. Altogether 10 villages under Phoyisha area were competing in different cultural activities. It may be mentioned that the festival aims to promote and preserve culture and tradition. It also aims to instill the good moral values and ethics of culture to the younger generation in promoting peace, love, harmony and oneness of the people and create cordial relations with neighbours.

3-day children festival underway at Maple Tree School, Dimapur

Children joining the worship team in the festival. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): The three-day “Children festival 2017” organized by Kids Worship Centre (KWC) got underway on Thursday at Maple Tree School campus here, Dimapur. Speaker from US, Switzerland, Taiwan, Singapore and resource persons from the different parts of the country, parents and children delegates are part taking part in the festival which would culminate on January 7.

The first day started with a keynote address and introduction by the main speaker, while the worship team of KWC enthralled the festival with some of their worship songs. The topics covered on the first day by the main speaker and resource persons were “are you ready to follow, to be the new generation? “the plan of the salvation” “identity in Christ”, “Kingdom of God”, “how do bring up in a godly way”, “being an example to others”. The children were categorized into three groups,

13 years and above, 12-10 years and 9-7. The festival also witnessed workshop for the parents. More than 300 children are partaking in the festival, while more children were expected to take part in the festival on second and third day. Spot registration would be opened till the last date as per the organizers. The day was marked with praise and worship, workshops on various topics, face painting, games and more.

7th Tening triennial general Governor celebrates Christmas with NE students in Mangaluru conference-cum-cultural festival 2017

Namri graces 7th Triennial general conference at Tening. DIMAPUR: The 7th triennial general conferencecum-cultural festival 2017 at Tening village was held on Janaury 5, with Namri Nchang MLA as the chief guest. According to DIPR report, Namri Nchang in

his speech called upon all to preserve culture wherever they lived and asked the Tening village to set an example. Achakbo Newmai, department of Agriculture also spoke in the occasion as guest of honour.

Reverend Kitanwi, Chewang E/S LBA invoked the gathering. Special number was presented by BYE Tening village. Welcome note was delivered by Namkiabui, chairman of TVC. Zengdibo Meriamai gave presidential address.

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Acharya celebrated Christmas at Mangaluru with North East students on December 26. The interaction session was organized by Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC), North East People’s Association, Mangaluru (NEPAM), in association with Alva’s Education Foundation at SDM College seminar hall, Mangaluru. “Empowering people with education is the great job one can do for his country. It’s only through education a nation can achieve something admirable and stand unique”, said P.B Acharya at the interaction session. Education, electricity and employment are the three E’s of present inevitable concept of development, he added. He said that North East was a cultural mosaic of various ethnic groups having its own unique history, culture, language, identity but this unique cultural heritage has not even become partially recognized by the rest of the

country. He termed North Easter n states as “NAMASTE” states, where N stands for Nagaland, A for Assam, M for Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, A for Arunachal Pradesh, S for Sikkim, T for Tripura and E for eastern states. He called upon the students to build samruddh, swacch, nirog bharath with participative democracy. He also stated about central government schemes which were more people oriented and developmental. He added and said, “No job is considered superior or inferior; every job is dutifully done with honesty”. While regretting the poverty in India inspite of its staggering amount of human potential, he strongly condemned the traditional system of conventional degrees offered by universities, making students more dependent. North Easter n students from Alva’s, Aloysius College, SDM College and many more institutions in the city participated in the interaction session. Nitte University vice-

Governor celebrates Christmas with NE students chancellor Ramananda Shetty, SDM college of management director Dr Devraj, spouse of P.B. Acha-

rya, Kavitha Acharya, NEPAM vice-president John Lalmuanawma, advisor Christy, PR Chiheuding

Khate, Alva’s Education Foundation managing trustee Vivek Alva were present among others.

Special national integration camp underway

DIMAPUR: Special National Integration camp (SNIC) got underway at Patkai Christian College (PCC) Dimapur from January 4, which would culminate on January 15. 600 National Cadet Corps cadets from different parts of the country would be part of the SNIC including 110 cadets from the North East region. The camp is aimed at

fostering the spirit of unity among the cadets, cutting across regional, religious, linguistic and cultural barriers, and provide them an opportunity to learn from each other`s culture and traditions. Various programs showcasing knowledge of Indian customs and traditional history of seven sisters, cultural heritage and economic development of

India would be conducted in order to promote closer understanding and integration among cadets of different states. Training programs such as drill, sports and adventure activities like trekking as well as extracurricular activities like cultural programs, declamation and debate would also be a part of the camp. Selected cadets who

excel in various activities would also get to represent their states and the country in national level camps as well as on youth exchange programs. Currently NCC Group Headquarter, Kohima on behalf of NER Directorate, Shillong is hosting the SNIC Nagaland at Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Chumukedima, Dimapur.

ASER to release 11th annual status of education report DIMAPUR: ASER 2016 report would be released on January 18 at 10.30 a.m in India International Centre in New Delhi. The state reports would be made available simultaneously in every state. It would also be webcast at the same time (link available on asercentre.org). ASER 2016 focuses on schooling, basic reading and arithmetic and is the largest annual household survey in India that focuses on children’s learning. Each year the survey reaches more than 600,000 children in the age group 3-16. Usually more than 575 rural districts are reached annually. This K

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Non-bailable warrant against M’laya legislator in rape case Shillo n g, Ja n 5 (IANS): A court in Meghalaya on Wednesday issued non-bailable warrant against Independent legislator, Julius Dorphang, who has been accused of raping 14-year-old girl. Dorphang, a former rebel leader of the outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council and now supporting the Congress-led government, went into hiding after police registered a case against him. The district session court issued the non-bailable warrant against Dorphang after he failed to appear before the Investigating Officer, probing into the case, Public Prosecutor I.C.Jha told IANS. Among other things, Dorphang was charged under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act. On Tuesday, two civil

society groups, including the powerful women’s group Civil Society Women’s Organisation, had asked police to issue a red alert for Dorphang. The groups also reiterated their demand for the resignation of Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh after his son’s guest house was used for sexual exploitation. They also asked Assembly Speaker Abu Taher Mondal to take action against Dorphang, while asking Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to take full responsibility and ensure action against the two legislators who are members of the Meghalaya United Alliance government. Police have arrested five persons, which include three women pimps. A waitress at the Home Minister’s family-run guest house has also been arrested.

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quor merchant Rajesh Jalan was arrested by the Assam Police’s CID last month. Jalan is infamous for excise duty and tax evasion, using other traders’ licenses for carrying on business and other illegal activities. Several complaints were lodged against him on different occasions, but he has led a charmed life, allegedly due to protection by the previous Congress government. After formation of the BJP-led government in the State, AGP legislator Phanibhusan Chowdhury sent a letter to the government, urging stern action against Jalan. Chowdhury’s letter was accompanied by several evidences of illegal activities by Jalan. Following Chowdhury’s letter, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed State Excise minister Parimal Suklabaidya to look into the issue. Chowdhury alleged that Jalan has evaded approximately Rs 4,000 crore excise duty in the last 10 years. The AGP lawmaker also accused Jalan of illegally selling in Assam liquor made for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. During the previous Congress government’s last days, Chowdhury raised the Jalan issue in the Assembly and demanded an enquiry against him, but no steps were taken.

UNLF militant arrested in Mnp

Imphal, Jan 5 (PTI): A self-styled ‘captain’ of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested on the eastern side of Top Khongnangkhong bridge in Manipur’s Imphal district, a police statement said today. The militant, arrested on Tuesday, was identified as Mangsatabam Gojendro alias Telheiba (45) from Luwangsangbam Makha Leikai of the same district, it added. He was arrested by a joint team of Imphal East District Police Commando and 21 Para (Special Force) during checking, the statement said.

Dimapur, Jan 5 (NPN): Professor Gangmumei Kamei, member, North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER passed away Thursday at the age of 77 in Imphal, Manipur. Professor Kamei was born in Imphal, Manipur on October 21, 1939. He was a historian and a writer and was a professor of history in Manipur University. The area of his specialization was regional history of Northeast India and history of Manipur. He wrote extensively on history, culture and contemporary issues of the region, stated NEC in a release. He was the president of the Northeast India History Association (NEIHA) in its Kohima session of 1986. He was also President of Manipur History Society. He was the coordinator of the Centre for Manipuri Studies and Tribal Research of Manipur University and in this capacity he guided a large number of research projects most of which were

Guwahati, Jan 5 (PTI): Assam Police has started survey of ‘char’ areas (seasonal islands), besides increasing patrolling to prevent any untoward incident by anti-social elements. “Survey in the 829 villages at char areas of the state have started after the direction of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the river patrolling system has also been bolstered with modern technology,” an official release said. These steps have been initiated for stopping illegal migration and address security threats from across the border, it added. The survey would ensure that the youths of these areas do not fall prey to the evil designs of antinational elements.

already published, the release stated. Among his publications mention may be made of the following: A history of Modern Manipur (18262000), A history of Manipur: pre-colonial period, On History and Historiography of Manipur, History of Zeliangrong Nagas: From Makhel to Rani Gaidinliu, Ethnicity and Social change (An anthology of essays), Lectures on History of Manipur. The late professor was also associated with several social and cultural bodies at the State and national level. He was a member of the advisory committee of the Anthropological Survey of India (1984-87). He was a member of the ICSSR panel on Tribal Studies. In 2010, he was awarded by the Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, the Platinum Jubilee Samman for contribution to history and tribal culture. He was also awarded a National Fellowship by Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla (2010-2012).

NSCN (I-M) Zeliangrong Region has condoled the demise of late Prof. Gangmumei Kamei. D.G. Robert, secretary, Zeliangrong Region coordination committee in a condolence message stated, “even though we acknowledge God’s timing to take him to be in His heavenly abode, his demise is great loss to Zeliangrong in particular and Nagas in general.” The late professor had led the Zeliangrong people with utmost sincerity and dedication in various capacities and the committee would always cherish the selfless service he had rendered, the note added. The committee also prayed that Almighty Lord grant strength and solace to the bereaved family.

G UWA H AT I , Ja n 5 (Agencies): The city gets its first braille library for the visually impaired students at the Guwahati Blind High School here on Wednesday. The library will offer braille versions of a variety of books and journals ranging from academic books, fiction, self-help, general knowledge for the benefit of the visually impaired students who otherwise have limited access to books. Amway Opportunity Foundation (AOF), the CSR arm of Amway India, has partnered with Guwahati Blind High School to set up the library. Inaugurating the library Kamrup (metro) deputy commissioner M Angamuthu said, “I wholeheartedly appreciate Amway Opportunity Foundation for coming forward and set up the special library.”

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Tripura govt blamed for lack of preparedness AGARTALA, Jan 5 (Agencies): The moderate-intensity earthquake that hit the northeast on Tuesday has led to serious concern about the level of disaster-preparedness in the state. D Daschoudhuri, an executive of a leading environmental advocacy group, claimed that not only the district and sub-divisional hospitals but also major hospitals like the Agartala Govt Medical College and state referral hospital IGM did not have competent doctors and attending staff to deal with medical emergency after the quake.

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(Churachandpur, Pherzawl (newly created) and Kangpokpi (newly created) districts in the first phase. Polling in the remaining 22 constituencies extending over ten districts, Thoubal, Kakching, Chandel, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Senapati, Tamenglong, Noney and Jiribam will take place in the second phase. The poll in six newly created districts will be conducted under the district electoral officers (DEOs) of their parent districts. Election Commission has also appointed 38 Returning Officers (RO) for the conduct of the two phase polls and each of the 22 ROs will handle the poll process for two constituency each while the remaining 16 ROs will handle one each constituency.

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G u wahat i , Ja n 5 (Agencies): Top bureaucrats and State Excise department officials were summoned by the CID, Assam Police over a tax evasion case (no. 54/15) registered against BG Bonded Warehouse in 2015. CID sources said two IAS officers, out of five who were summoned, appeared before the investigating agency for questioning related to the case. These two officials – former Excise commissioners Samsher Singh and Ahmed Hussain – were grilled for about four hours by the CID. Three other top officials of the Excise department, Ajoy Bayan, Amarendra Nath and Bijoy Das, couldn’t join the two officials in the CID head office for questioning, but they said they would cooperate with the CID in the case. Interestingly, the CID registered the case against BG Bonded Warehouse following a complaint made by Samsher Singh. Sources in the investigating agency further informed that evasion of excise duty and VAT to the tune of Rs 40 crore was found to have taken place in the case. “With progress in investigation, more details will come to light,” CID sources added. In relation to a case registered against the BG Bonded Warehouse, li-

litical parties and editors. All chair man and members of district level MC&MC and journalists will be invited to the next meeting which is scheduled for January 20, he added. Among others, additional CEO RK Dinesh Singh, Ravindra Kumar, PCI member Dr N Johnson, joint director of state IPR who is also state nodal officer of MC&MC N Krishnakumar Singh attended today’s meeting. The election in Manipur, having 60 assembly seats, will be conducted in two phases, on March 4 and 8. Polling will be conducted in 38 Assembly constituencies covering three valley districts (Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur districts) and three hills district

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IMPHAL, Jan 5: With the model code of conduct coming into effect, the state administration has removed hoardings, billboards and other electionrelated material put up by political parties and intending candidates in various parts of Manipur. Manipur chief electoral officer (CEO) on Wednesday declared that model code of conduct has been put into effect immediately following Election Commission of India (ECI) announcement that Manipur will go to poll in March. Soon after the declaration, state administration along with police force brought down hoardings and billboards on the streets and public places in

the twin Imphal districts. Meanwhile, the first meeting of the state level “Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MC&MC)” on the ensuing state Assembly elections was held at conference hall of Old Secretariat in Imphal today. The meeting chaired by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manipur Vivek Kumar Devangan dwelt on the issues relating to paid news and other instigating content in the media. He said that MC&MC, which has been formed and activated as per instruction of the ECI, would check all the election related content in the media and inform to the appellate authority. The meeting resolved to educate political parties and journalist and also to organize workshop of po-

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LG cancels Puducherry CM order on social media use

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Puducherry/New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): In an escalation of tense ties with the Congress government in Puducherry, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today cancelled the order of Chief Minister V Narayanasamy banning the use of social media for official communication. Bedi, who was in Delhi for the past few days, posted a copy of her order on her personal Twitter handle declaring the government circular “null and void” with immediate effect on the ground that it was issued “in contravention of guidelines, rules and policies of the government”. “If Puducherry has to be a progressive Union Territory it cannot be retrograde in communications. Hence @CM_Puducherry’s order stands cancelled: @PMOIndia (sic),” she tweeted. Narayanasamy had issued the circular even as Bedi was pushing with her plan to promote WhatsApp communication by officials. The government circular dated January 2 had said the chief minister had directed

all the officers, heads of departments and employees of government-owned undertakings to immediately desist from using the social media such as Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook. It had added that the servers of these multi-national companies were based outside the country. “Any foreign country can get access to these official communications and documents uploaded which is a violation of the Official Secrets Act and also against the guidelines issued by Union Information Technology Ministry,” it had said. Describing the order as retrogade, Bedi said it is against the clear-cut policy of the Central Government. “How can the Chief Minister take away the power of communication? That is why I have declared it null and void.” “I have met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singhji, IT and Communication Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh and apprised them about the issue,” Bedi told PTI.

Bedi said Prasad also thinks it is a retrograde measure by the Chief Minister. “It is now up to the Centre to respond. I have left it to them. It is a major issue. How can a Chief Minister issue gag orders in times of open communication and free flow of ideas? “Government of India’s entire grievance redressal mechanism is based on open communication. So many ministries including the External Affairs Ministry is using social media so effectively,” she said. She had recently created a WhatsApp group for exchange of information and details of implementation of various government schemes. An Officer on Special Duty at Raj Nivas is the administrator of the group. The government’s circular was seen as a counter to Bedi suspending a Puducherry Civil Service officer for posting an “obscene” video clip on the WhatsApp group. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has stayed Bedi’s December 30 order suspending the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, AS Sivakumar, an official told PTI. Sivakumar was appointed by the EC as Electoral Registration Officer for three Assembly seats in Puducherry. Bedi in another round of tweets defended her order. “Why I cancelled CM Puducherry’s gag order. It takes us back to non technology days, not good for #properouspudducherry:” “With WhatsApp, I’m Trying To Ensure Common Man Gets Immediate Help”.

‘Candidates must disclose their source of income’ New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it must be made mandatory for the candidates to disclose their sources of income along with that of their spouse and dependents at the time of filing nomination to bring transparency in the election process. The poll panel also sought amendment in the Representation of the People Act to make sure that a candidate is disqualified not only when he has an existing contract with the government but also when any member of his family has a similar financial agreement. In an affidavit before the apex court, the EC said it is necessary for “healthier democracy” that voters get to know the sources of income of aspiring candidates and family members. Under the current law, a candidate is required to disclose details of assets and liabilities for self, spouse and three dependents in Form 26 while filing nomination paper but not the source of income. The submission came in response to a PIL filed by NGO Lok Prahri seeking the court’s direction to amend the Representation of the People Act to make it mandatory for candidates to disclose the sources of their income and that of their family members. The NGO has also sought a direction to the Centre to bring an amendment in the law to disqualify a lawmaker if he has a share or interest in a firm that enters into a business contract with the government or a public company.

EC asks Akhilesh, Mulayam to reply by Jan 9 NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies): The Election Commission, intervening in the dispute between Samajwadi Party camps led by Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav, has asked both to reply to each other’s petitions claiming to be the real party and staking claim to the symbol ‘cycle’ by January 9. “We have forwarded petitions received from delegations led by Mulayam Yadav and Ramgopal Yadav to the other side. They have been asked to file their replies by January 9 to arguments made in each other’s petitions. Though we have not specifically asked for signed affidavits from MPs, MLAs and MLCs supporting each camp, as is the norm, we expect them to file these along with their replies,” a senior

EC official told TOI. Sources said this is the first course of action taken by EC while deciding a dispute under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. The Commission has given limited time to the two parties to prove their strength and counter each other’s claims to ‘cycle’ symbol, given that polls to five states including UP have already been announced. As notification for the first Phase of polling in UP will be issued as early as January 17, there is little time before EC to take a call on who can fight on the SP poll symbol or if it should be ‘frozen’ until after the polls. In the event of the latter, both factions may be alloted ad-hoc party names and a separate set of symbols.

Oppn demands budget after state polls

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS): Several opposition parties on Thursday approached the Election Commission seeking the Union Budget be deferred after March 8, until the assembly polls got over in five states. The Union Budget is scheduled for February 1, while the staggered polls in the five states are scheduled between February 4 and March 8. A delegation of opposition parties comprising of the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Janata Dal-United, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the DMK met Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi and demanded that the Union Budget be presented only after March 8. “We told them that allowing the budget ahead of the polls gives an unfair advantage to the (BJP) government and how the exercise can be used to influence the voters,” Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad told the

media. The EC gave the opposition a patient hearing, he added. The budget is scheduled to be presented on February 1, days before Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur go to the polls to elect their state assemblies on different dates. Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Derek O’Brien hoped that the EC would address their concerns. “There is enough time to present the budget after March 8. That is the fair way to do it. Not only the EC has to be fair but it has to be seen to be fair. We are optimistic,” said O’Brien. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), however, slammed the opposition over this. “The budget is a constitutional duty and not related to any one state. The presentation of the budget is not a sudden decision,” said Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. “The opposition par-

ties have gone bankrupt on issues. That is why they are trying to create an issue of a non-issue. The government has decided February 1 for budget presentation and irrespective of what the opposition says, it will be presented,” added Naqvi. BJP National Secretary Siddharth Nath Singh said the opposition to the budget only reflected the nervousness of the Congress and the Samajwadi Party. “The budget is a constitutional mandate and has no bearing with elections. Every now and then we have elections... You don’t postpone a budget for that,” Singh added. The opposition parties earlier submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee and the EC, requesting the Union Budget be deferred. Zaidi on Wednesday said the EC has received the memorandum and said the poll panel was examining it and would “take a call on it in due course”.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 30 Dimapur, Friday, January 6, 2017

Govt’s pet hound

hen the CBI nabbed TMC parliamentarian Sudip Bandopadhyay, a part of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s core group, after arresting another party MP, it almost confirmed the deepening suspicion that the ‘caged parrot’ under the then UPA has become a ‘caged pet’ of the BJP government. The CBI’s handling of past and present cases involving politicians suggests that the law can be applied differently as the situation demands and that those in power indeed call the shots. The Saradha scam including Rose Valley scam emanated in West Bengal and it has the potential of becoming one of the largest ever cheating scams in decades. The lid blew over during the UPA rule but somehow the lengthening shadows around the TMC and its supremo Mamata Banerjee did not advance further to investigation and preliminary questioning of alleged accused persons. After the Modi government took over the CBI did not find fit to open the case since 2014. This leads to question as to whether the TMC and its chief were given the benefit of doubt because the party supported GST and other decisions of the Modi government? This became too coincidental when the CBI went for the jugular after Mamata reneged on her earlier backing for the GST and then went all out against demonetisation. Incidentally, Nitish Kumar of the JDU who was seen as an able ally of any possible pre-poll tie up for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, broke ranks and praised Modi and backed demonetistaion. It is undeniable that the CBI has been used by successive political parties ruling at the Centre to target political foes. However, when TMC cadres attacked BJP headquarters in Kolkata in revenge for the CBI’s action; it was perhaps the lowest point of politics. Mamata Banerjee cannot shirk away her responsibility in preventing her rampaging party members to take the law into their own hands. True that jailing of MPs of the TMC by the CBI gave vent to anger against the BJP since the party in power at the Centre controls the agency. However, there is also no justification on the part of the CBI to merely do the bidding of its master when the fact remains that the caged pet couldn’t find the “money trail” of the Rose Valley Scam for the past three years. Several national newspapers have also raised serious questions of morality on the Central government regarding the recent hyper actions of the CBI. They maintain that the CBI’s recent flurry of corruption busting in high places was taking place just when the Supreme Court is examining the government’s attempt to evade established norms while trying to foist a CBI chief. The agency has been busy using its police powers to telling effect at the bidding of its masters such as sending retired Air Chief Marshal to jail and also taking MPs for questioning as part of investigation. The message is clear, that the CBI will get you when its masters decide who is to be on the radar. It is time that right thinking citizens take up the case in the form of PIL in the Supreme Court to ensure that the CBI acts within the bounds of fairness while pursuing cases against political foes.

DailyDevotion The Life of Power to Follow

Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you shall follow Me afterward.” —John 13:36 “And when He had spoken this, He said to him, ‘Follow Me’ ” (John 21:19). Three years earlier Jesus had said, “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19), and Peter followed with no hesitation. The irresistible attraction of Jesus was upon him and he did not need the Holy Spirit to help him do it. Later he came to the place where he denied Jesus, and his heart broke. Then he received the Holy Spirit and Jesus said again, “Follow Me” (John 21:19). Now no one is in front of Peter except the Lord Jesus Christ. The first “Follow Me” was nothing mysterious; it was an external following. Jesus is now asking for an internal sacrifice and yielding (see John 21:18). Between these two times Peter denied Jesus with oaths and curses (see Matthew 26:69-75). But then he came completely to the end of himself and all of his selfsufficiency. There was no part of himself he would ever rely on again. In his state of destitution, he was finally ready to receive all that the risen Lord had for him. “… He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’ ” (John 20:22). No matter what changes God has performed in you, never rely on them. Build only on a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ, and on the Spirit He gives. All our promises and resolutions end in denial because we have no power to accomplish them. When we come to the end of ourselves, not just mentally but completely, we are able to “receive the Holy Spirit.” “Receive the Holy Spirit” — the idea is that of invasion. There is now only One who directs the course of your life, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the difficult may become easy. ~ Bill Blackman

Post-mortem Women reservation – a logical perspective

lose your eyes, picture the faces of your friends and relatives who are doctors, engineers, IAS, cleared UPSC, SSC etc and have become elites in the society, some of who have contributed immensely to their own community and to the people of Nagaland. Now open your eyes and imagine an India where there is no ‘Reservation’ policy for ST’s and minorities. Most of the people you pictured in your mind will not be where they are today if there was no Reservation in this country. We Nagas will be considered hypocrites if we say that Nagas never enjoyed any form of reservation and never needed reservation to be collectively where we are today. What is reservation, why is it required? Reservation is only a temporary method which is introduced to create a balanced society; to achieve a sense of equilibrium, so that those who are less privileged are given a push to climb up to the level of the elite community. In reality, without reservation, only the affluent upper caste highly educated mainland Indians would be doctors, engineers and holding the top positions in the Government with no representation from minorities or ST’s like us. Ideally, we all want to promote merit but practically it is not possible in a country like India where there is a huge socio-educational difference among different communities, tribes and castes. We should accept the fact that because of Reservation, we the ST’s of Nagaland have largely been able to improve our socio-educational level. (‘Economic’ is not inserted because once socio-educational level is at par with the elite category, it depends on the individual to utilize his education to achieve economic progress). But we Nagas treat our women equally, why do they need reservation? If there are any capable women let them run for election in a fair manner under our unbiased Constitution. But why this has not happened in the past half a century? How many women MLA’s we had in the past fifty years? We had one lone lady MP in the last cen-

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tury. Out of sixty legislators, how many women in the top decision making body of our State – The Nagaland Legislative Assembly? ZERO! This itself is a solid indicator which shows whether there is gender equilibrium in our decision making bodies. Even a small child will say, Yes women have almost nil representation in Politics - Policy/ Decision Making Bodies in the State. I have seen many people mention in debates on social media that we Nagas do not mistreat our women so they do not need Reservation. One must understand that this entire Reservation issue is about Women in Politics and not about the emotional or general ‘Treatment’ of women in our homes, society or women in administration/ bureaucracy(Officers). This issue is about the representation of women within the Political Space only such as Councils (Eg. Town/Village Councils) and Assemblies (Nagaland Legislative Assembly). What do we do in councils and assemblies? We make policies and political decisions for the ‘People’ and ‘People’ includes ‘Women’ and without listening to the voices of ‘Women’, any decision made only by ‘Men’ is not democratic. Even God made both ‘Men’ and ‘Woman’ as human beings, as ‘People’. So what to do now? How to push women into politics so that there is a justifiable democratic representation in Town Councils, NLA etc. One way to achieve this is to give them a temporary push. This push can be called ‘Reservation’. We give them a small chunk of our pie with 33% reservation, and we will still eat 67% of this pie, which makes us ‘men’ less greedy I suppose. Unlike very progressive States and nations where they have ample percentage of women in Decision Making Bodies without reservation, in one of the oldest States in India - Nagaland, we have NIL representation and this is a serious concern. Wo m e n h ave b e e n blessed with better aesthetic sense than men and I feel this is one among the several qualities in women which will prove to be very important in

ife in the present station is a real paradox. Advancement in Science and Technology is immense; it is just immeasurable, yet the heart of every individual seems to be in a state of constant restlessness. The so called “digital world” is believed to bestow solace to humankind, or in that case any development in any areas is initiated with the sole purpose to promote human welfare, yet, with every extended ladder in the field of science and technology, politics and policies, the moral of humanity seems to be degrading. Nations are investing highest amount in building destructive weapons declaring they are doing it for peaceful purposes only to make one wonder how those destructive weapons that can raze the entire world in a blink of an eye could be framed for peaceful purposes. We don’t bother to address ourselves as smart people, yet, we are gradually conceding this SMART’NESS to acidify us into DUMB’NESS. Every single day we are totally awed by the happenings around the world, and though we are remote to the things that might befall us yet as a rational being we are all curious to discern the next betide. The world is wrestling with countless unanswered questions. But in the midst of these entire uncertain enigmas do we initiate the space for “HOPE”- a hope that never lets us down. Is it possible there could be an ‘Imperishable Hope’ in this vast fuzzy cosmos? We all hope for something - we hope for peace when there is war, we hope for justice when there is injustice, we hope for a peaceful state when there is immense corruption, we hope

councils particularly Town Councils whose primary duty is to keep our towns and cities looking clean and beautiful! Men can be very functional in nature but women always bring out more meaning and sense to any project, program or for that matter anything in life. But women reservation is against Article 371(A)? Huh? Please show me where this is mentioned in Article 371(A)? I wish people read Article 371(A) before quoting and swearing by it. Our scholars point out that the framers of the Indian Constitution inserted the Sixth Schedule keeping in mind the aspirations of the tribal people that gives us the privilege to have Autonomous Regional/District Councils with power to make certain laws, judiciary powers in some cases, power to impose tax, regulations for trading by non-locals etc. It also has a provision in some cases where any Act of the Parliament or Legislation cannot be applicable in those areas where the autonomous councils are allowed to make laws. We Nagas settled for Article 371(A) which starts with a powerful word ‘NOTWITHSTANDING’ anything in this Constitution which gives Article 371(A) supremacy over other provisions in the Indian Constitution but not the freedom to do anything we want to that would infringe upon the most supreme Fundamental Rights. But where in Article 371(A) is it written that it is against Naga customary law to have women in policy/ decision making councils and assemblies? We all know that just like the British Law, Naga Customary Law isn’t codified (Written Law). Naga customary law is based on the verdict of the custodians of this law who decides based on his state of mind at the moment of delivering the verdict/decision. Hence, with multiple customary judges with different personality, state of mind, level of education and wisdom, it is impossible align to a standard law applicable to the entire State of Nagaland. I am a staunch supporter of Article 371(A) and customary law so long as the custodians of our Customary Law protect

Imperishable hope

for a blissful future, we hope for a broken relationship to reunite again, and the list goes on!! Let’s not disagree on the fact that ‘we hope’ because that’s universal. However, these are the ‘hope’ I suppose that would eventually fade away the moment its purpose is realized. I am not in any way declaring that they are futile because I am fully aware that it has gladdened many to press on in their hard times. But these are the hope that keeps on changing with the change of time. And so my question is, could there be one absolute hope? And to this, an idealist will say that we can hope for something as long as we are focusing on the conscious reasoning of the mind. Pragmatist would say that we can do so, as long as it can be experienced. An existentialist would say we are who we decide we are because individual standards rather than external standards are central therefore; it would be an ignorant on our part to give a space for an absolute hope. While an atheist would say the notion of an ‘absolute hope’ is baseless and petty. But I conclude we are missing something massive here, if we posit that we all ‘hope’ then we must go back to the starting point, and it is this, where did HOPE come from in the first place. Hope is a feeling of expectation and a desire for a particular thing to happen, it is a feeling of trust. If that is so then may I deduce that it must be something that can exist devoid of our ideas; and I believe everybody will tally with me on this, because hope is something which is not yet touched but we all trust when we say ‘I hope.’ Whom do we trust then? Is it our ideas, experiences? Who

our indigenous people based on rationality, wisdom and precedence. Should we oppose or push for women reservation? After intense debates with the best intellectual minds both online and offline, the real truth behind ‘Why’ our honourable apex bodies and organizations are so aggressively opposing women reservation has become doubtful and unclear to most Nagas like me who seek the truth based on facts and logic without making our conclusions based on propaganda, conspiracies or assumptions. Some people have mentioned that it is because of money that these ULB elections are being rushed but without unveiling the details and facts of which individuals or groups have siphoned which funds directly. Come on! If there is a truth, speak it out frankly with confidence! It would be immature and rather foolish on our parts to believe in vague unclear statements because if there is any truth, it there is any doubt then only half of it is revealed. Anything hidden from public is hidden because of vested interest. Let us learn to respect and trust those leaders who are honest. It is time we Nagas stop believing in half truths, assumptions, conspiracies and propaganda, but become wiser by believing in the complete truth because only the TRUTH CAN SET YOU FREE! Trying to use Article 371(A) to shield the real intentions and the truth is being felt by many. Be man enough to call spade a spade using real facts and figures then you will earn the complete trust from the people as a true leader. So do we need reservation for women in politics? Whether reservation or other methods are the best solutions devised to achieve a sense of equilibrium in society might still be debatable but the simple truth is that Reservation has definitely helped Nagas speed up our socio-educational progress to where we are today. We need capable ‘Women’ to ‘Assist’ us in building the Nagaland of our dreams in our generation at least. Even if Women Reservation is implemented in Nagaland, as long as it

can say trust is petty? I suppose none. If ‘hope’ is simply about our ideas and experiences then the hope for justice of more than six million people who were exterminated in a gas chamber during the Holocaust just because of one person’s fanciful desire is meaningless; it is frivolous because their hope ends the moment the gas button is pressed, and they take their last breath. But that is not so. Their hope remains alive even after their death and I believe their cry for justice will be compensated someday. What is the intent of reciting “the Lord is my Shepherd…” by a soldier as he exhales his last breath if hope is not something external? So it all boils down to this, is there one true perfect God who created heavens and the earth and everything in it, who is in control of everything, and in whom the ultimate hope ascribes? As a Christian, may I dare to say that indeed there is one true God who is from the beginning, who is eternal, who created heavens and the earth, and therefore is in control of everything in it. C.S. Lewis brilliantly puts it this way, “If the whole Universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the Universe and therefore no creature with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning.” Who gives the meaning to the meaning then? We are a created being and we all know that any created thing is created by the creator with a purpose and therefore it is meaningful. Though we have every liberty to employ our intellect to reckon ‘how, when, what and where’ about the designed watch, how-

is not misused by men with vested interest but used for the purpose of achieving gender equilibrium within the political space starting from our councils and assemblies, we will definitely see outcomes similar to how ST Reservation has accelerated the socio-educational progress of Nagas as a whole. And we being beneficiaries of Reservation should not be hypocrites to deny this socioeducational acceleration provided to Nagas by way of ST Reservation. Reservation is temporary because once an assessment is carried out maybe every 20 years using facts and figures to assess whether a state of socioeducational equilibrium is achieved then only we can conclude that the purpose of reservation is been achieved and may be discontinued. What would take 200 years or maybe 4 generations for a certain community to reach the level of a more advanced community, Reservation seeks to achieve this equilibrium within a shorter period, hence Reservation is a form of social acceleration for the lesser privileged community/gender. God made women to be beside men and build our home and family together, not to be under us and be oppressed. We as a Christian State would become worse than radical Muslim States if we do not give women even a small voice to speak her heart and mind in our decision making bodies. As per Naga customs prevalent 200 years back, maybe the value of women was much lower than what it is today. But times change and customs need change with time to become more relevant without becoming obsolete, regressive or narrow minded in nature. The customs applicable to women 200 years ago during the times of our ancestors cannot be applicable to women today. Women have immensely contributed not just to the family but to the society and nation as well. It is time we also give a little push and encourage more women to participate in our top policy/decision making bodies. How can only ‘men’ build beautiful, progressive towns and cities alone? We

ever it is when the watchmaker reveal himself to us, only then we will know ‘why’ the watch was made in the first place. Our life though ragged as it may look like, a broken world with massive injustice, but it is still meaningful, there is still hope. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). Nothing but the word of God (the God of the Bible) invigorates me that Hope cannot be fully perceived by our intellect alone, on the other hand I am convinced that it can be explained only by the giver of hope, and if God is saying he has a plan to give us hope then it is plausible we square that He must be the giver of hope, and therefore ultimate hope lies in Him. May I suggest we seek Him and renew our responsibilities diligently! There is no stopping for us to use our mind and intellect to respond to all the mysteries of life, but I am convinced that the ultimate solution is at His disposal. “And God will wipe away every tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Why don’t we try Him first? After all if He is truly who He said He is, then it is fitting we sincerely hear what He has to say to us. May the One who give us hope and makes it meaningful bestow His blessings upon us to live life that is meaningful and full of hope. Happy New Year. Phikuto Chishi, 3rd Mile, Dimapur, (phikutokchishi@gmail.com)

need women in our Town Councils and even the State Assembly. Whether we go by way of Reservation or Merit, the ultimate goal is that we need better representation from women better than what we had witnessed in the past half century with nil participation/representation of women in politics in the State of Nagaland. Let there be more logical, intellectual debates at all levels of society because we are not barbarians who rush and act based on ‘Instinct’ without careful analysis of any situation. God blessed each and everyone of us with brains to listen, read, analyse, make decisions and only then act based on wisdom. I wish and pray our honourable Hoho’s and apex organizations also have this same level of enthusiasm and energy when it comes to raising their voice on very critical issues of development, corruption and our shameful state of affairs. Why only in cases like women reservation have our Hohos and apex organizations become so active? What discourages thousands of young Nagas is why this level of energy not seen in issues where our people are suffering with problems of education, no salary, threat of illegal immigration, corruption, unemployment, horrible roads, extortion, lack of development etc Unless we divert our energy to understand our priorities and act today, Nagaland is already being left behind by other very progressive neighbouring States. It is time our education system create not only literate people but educated beings who can become enlightened souls to lead our Naga society with truth, vision and wisdom driven by strong will power and assertiveness. For fifty years, men have ruled our Government with no women in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and please accept the fact that Nagaland is still acting like 50 year old spoiled brat depending on his parents for pocket money. It is time, a few capable women enter the house to knock some sense and meaning into our pathetic state of affairs. Yanpvuo Kikon (Yan)

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On 33% women reservation

Sir,

While seeing on daily newspaper about the write up in connection with 33% women reservation by the Govt., NGOs, Tribal Hoho, Naga Mother Association and Village Council etc. I Shri. T.L Angami the founder, president and sr. advisor of GBFN and also the strongest protector of the Naga traditional rights would like to blow my referee for the final decision against the issue as follows: According to Naga Customary Law and its practices, there was no game of competition between the men and women and there is no system of sharing properties. According to the purpose of the Almighty God, He created a man and woman under the sky and blessed them with all the wonderful thing he had created under the universe and allowed them to subdue all over the world. Almighty God further allowed them (Adam & Eve) to enjoy the whole thing He had created under the sky and authorized them to rule as owner. He created man and women in His own image where as women were created as weaker sex which can be noticed through her high tone voice but ask them to help each other as husband and wife. And as such, Eve must never fight or try to overpower her husband. Moreover, the Nagas though men or women as we have become Christian, we should not live by the name of Christ alone but in principle too. And as such, Eve/women should not try to overpower Adam/men or should not try to play any competition game with her partner. Therefore, as for the purpose of God Eve must comes to the house of Adam without any cost or competition. Let Eve comes to the house of Adam in the system as nominee from Council level, tribal level or district level with equal voting rights to help her partner amicably. In this connection of 33% women reservation issue, I the undersigned as caretaker of Naga Customary law do not agree with most write up which advice them to go right and left instead of showing them the right path to follow the will of God as endorse and stop the matter thereon. T.L Angami, Founder & first president, Sr. advisor of GBFN

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

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CBI wants me to implicate Kejriwal, says ex-aide

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former Principal Secretary on Thursday said he had sought voluntary retirement after alleging harassment by the CBI. Rajendra Kumar alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation was pressurizing him to implicate the Chief Minister in the alleged wrongdoing he (Kumar) is accused of. The CBI denied the allegations as “absolutely baseless”. Reacting to Kumar’s statement, Aam Aadmi Par ty leader Kejriwal tweeted: “CBI raids my office, pressurizes officer to implicate me... Why are you so scared of us, (Prime Minister Narendra) Modiji? Chill.” A sombre Kumar told reporters outside his residence: “I tender my voluntary retirement (VRS) request to the government from the services. “It was a very difficult decision and I have taken (it) with a very heavy heart... There are many

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other ways to work for public welfare and I will seek those.” He said that despite coming from a very poor family, the government gave him an opportunity to study in a prestigious school and also let him serve in the government for 27 years. “I am obliged for that.” A 1989-batch IAS officer of Arunachal PradeshGoa-Mizoram and Union Territory cadre, Kumar was accused of abusing his official position in awarding Delhi government contracts worth Rs 9.5 crore to private firms during 20072014 when the Congress ruled Delhi. “I will stay in the public service forever till my last breath that is my determination,” Kumar said. “And no hurdle can distract me.” Asked if the CBI pressurised him to name Kejriwal in the case, Kumar said: “Whatever I have said is the exact truth and I stand by it. “I have already written in my VRS the main

aim of the government (whichever it may be) was to put pressure on me to incriminate certain people, including Chief Minister Kejriwal,” he added. A CBI statement said: “The allegation, which incidentally has come up after filing the chargesheet, that witnesses and accused were threatened by CBI officers to implicate a political functionary is absolutely baseless and denied.” The allegations against Kumar were made by a former Delhi government official, Ashish Joshi, after he fell foul of the Kejriwal government that took office in February 2015. Joshi had alleged that Kumar misused his position to award government contacts to private firms when he was with departments of education, IT and Health. Kumar was arrested on July 4, 2016. The case hit national headlines after Kejriwal alleged that the CBI raided his office in December 2015. The CBI denied

intruding into Kejriwal’s office and said it was looking for evidence against Kumar. After remaining in custody for 23 days, Kumar was granted bail on July 26. He has consistently denied the accusations against him. According to CBI officials, Kumar, as chairman of Delhi Transco Ltd, allegedly facilitated a contract worth Rs 40.16 lakh to Endeavour Systems to develop a comprehensive management information system in 2009 without going through any tendering process. As Secretary in the health and family welfare department of the Delhi government, Kumar also allegedly awarded a Rs 2.43 crore manpower project to Endeavour Systems in November 2010. Similar allegations were made against him in other areas as well. Kejriwal has always maintained that the CBI raid on his office was meant to target him and not Kumar.

SC dismisses plea Opposition grows against Indo-Myanmar border fencing for CBI probe into (From p-1) settled in their homeland customs and traditions signatories said more than a thousand years that cannot be separated by Jayalalithaa’s death that The NNPGs have unani- ago.” According to the sig- imaginary boundaries.

NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed pleas, including that of Rajya Sabha MP and expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala Pushpa, seeking a CBI probe or a judicial investigation by an apex court judge into the death of J Jayalalithaa. A bench of Justices P C Ghose and R F Nariman said that a similar petition is pending before the Madras high court. “We are not inclined to entertain the matter as a similar one is already pending before the Madras high court. The petitions are dismissed,” the bench said. The apex court, besides Pushpa’s plea, also dismissed a writ petition of an NGO on similar lines. Pushpa had moved the Supreme Court on December 18, 2016 alleging that former chief minister Jayalalithaa’s death was “suspicious” as her actual medical condition was not disclosed, no one was allowed to visit her, her funeral photographs showed embalming marks and everything from her hospitalisation to her death “was kept under wraps”.

mously resolved to act against any move to fence imaginary border by government of India or Myanmar as it would sever off tribes, clans, families and their ancestral properties. They further alleged that the Government of India and Myanmar were “about to commit crime against the Nagas again should the imaginar y boundary be fenced right in the middle of the Naga nation, having set up pillars decades ago without the consent and approval of indigenous Nagas who

under section 77 of Repre- Sabha election 2017, which sentation of People’s Act are Samadhan, Suvidha and 1951 and which is incurred Sugam for uploading comor authorised in any assem- plaints by public, political bly constituency in connec- parties and candidates. tion with general elections He said as per section to the Legislative Assembly 171 B of IPC, any person by any candidate of Punjab, giving or accepting any is Rs28 lakh. gratification in cash or kind He asked printing press during election process, with owners to print the names a view to inducing a perand addresses of printer and son to exercise his electoral publisher of any election rights is punishable with impamphlets, posters and such prisonment up to one year or other material printed by with fine or both and as per them. Any violation would section 171 C of IPC, any invite action, including re- person who threatens any vocation of license of the candidate or elector, or any printing press, he said. He other person, with injury of said the ECI has launched any kind, is punishable with three IT applications be- imprisonment up to one ter Mamata Banerjee, have ing used in Punjab Vidhan year or with fine or both. repeatedly alleged Supriyo’s involvement with the company and demanded his arrest. DIPHUPAR 'B' Supriyo, the MinisPOST VACANCY ter of State for Heavy In1. English Teacher (M.A Eng.) : 1 Post dustries, also came down 2. Primary Teacher : 1 Post heavily on Banerjee over 3. Boys Warden : 1 Post attacks on BJP activists in : 1 Post Bengal following Bandyo- 4. Girls Warden th Interview Date : 10 January, at 10:00 A.M padhyay’s arrest. Contact No : 9862874224/9774178005 Suspected Trinamool activists attacked the BJP Bengal headquarters in Kolkata and injured over a dozen BJP workers. Supriyo’s Kolkata residence was also attacked on Wednesday.

Chandigarh, Jan 5 (PTI): Sponsored advertisements on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter would be included in the total election expenditure of a candidate, an election commission spokesman said today. He said voice messages of candidates, even if they were received from other states, would be added to the expenditure of the candidate. He said the total amount of expenditure, of which account is to be kept

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Paul had accused BJP member and Union minister Babul Supriyo of not only involvement in the scam but also “tricking” him into the fraud, a charge reiterated by his wife Nandini. Supriyo, meanwhile, said he will file defamation suits against the TMC leaders and Paul’s wife. “I will file separate cases of defamation, both civil and criminal, against Saugata Roy, Tapas Paul and Nandini Paul,” Supriyo told the media here. The Trinamool, including its chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minis-

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DIMAPUR, JAN 5 (NPN): In connection with the land acquisition for construction of new BG Railway line from Dhansiri (Dimapur) to Zubza (Kohima) from Ch. 18.30 km to 21.7 km and 25.05 km to 38.35 km, the affected landowners from Chumoukedima, New Chumoukedima, Kupuhe, Molvom, Ruzaphema, Socunoma, Moava, Zuikhu and Khaibung have been informed to attend a meeting with the Dimapur dis-

them away in buses. The TMC members alleged that male police officers manhandled female MPs while restraining them. The protesters shouted slogans like “Modi hatao, desh bachao” during their march. Bandyopadhyay was arrested on January 3 by the Central Bureau of Investigation on charge of involvement in the Rose Valley chit fund scam and sent to six-day custody. Another Trinamool MP Tapas Paul is also in CBI remand in the case.

The signatories reminded that Germany after WW II was divided at the whims and fancies of Allied powers but the will and determination of German people triumphed when Berlin wall collapsed on November 9, 1989. M e a n w h i l e, t h e NNPGs have appealed to all Naga tribes in India and Myanmar “to rise up against the sinister policy at work”, adding that “We must prevent occupational forces from setting up boundaries between us in our homeland against our will.”

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natories, the Government of India and Myanmar must understand that honourable and acceptable political solution should precede any boundary fencing in Naga homeland. They said that the present geo-political situation in the region “may necessitate certain political arrangements” acceptable and honourable to indigenous Nagas on both sides of the “so-called international border”. However, they said that all Nagas whether in India or in Myanmar were bound by common history, heritage,

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domestic products and “on how can we partner in the adoption of such measures to create an environment conducive for exports”. Seeking support from the members, she said all should use this platform to articulate their perspective on the trade policy and work jointly to address impediments to trade and infrastructure gaps which adversely affect exports. “One such area which requires immediate intervention is that of facilities for testing, certification, trace-back, packaging and labelling,” she said. The minister also requested the states to enhance their co-operation with central agencies for setting up common facilities like testing labs, training institutes as well as packaging and storage support to industry.

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per cent. This is its highest closing since November 10 at 27,517.68. Intra-day, it shuttled between 26,917.21 and 26,738.42. It had lost 10 points in the previous session. The 50-share NSE Nifty wrested control of the crucial 8,200 level and ended at 8,273.80, a gain of 83.30 points, or 1.02 per cent, after moving between 8,282.65 and 8,223.70. Today’s close is the highest since 8,296.30 on November 11. The rupee showed some muscle rising 28 paise intraday against the dollar at 67.77, which had a positive influence. Buying activity was so strong that all the sectoral indices except IT and technology ended in the green, rising by up to 3 per cent. The top gainers on the 30-share Sensex were Adani Ports 4.88 per cent, Tata Steel 3.47 per cent, Tata Motors 3.18 per cent, ONGC 2.73 per cent, Power Grid 2.50 per cent, ICICI Bank 2.41 per cent and Maruti Suzuki 2.28 per cent.

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New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today underlined the need for synergising efforts between Centre and states to boost the country’s exports on sustainable basis. “Since last January, we have managed to contain our trade deficit due to controls on imports, there is an immediate need to synergize our efforts and jointly take appropriate steps to boost India’s exports - which is the only sustainable way in today’s international trade environment,” she said. The minister was addressing the meeting of the ‘Council for Trade Development and Promotion’. Its members include trade/commerce ministers of states and UTs, besides 14 secretaries of the

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Mumbai, Jan 5 (PTI): The Sensex rebounded strongly to end near a twomonth high of 26,878 by zooming over 245 points and the NSE Nifty rescaled the 8,200-mark after the US Fed minutes hinted at the uncertainty over pace of rate hike. A higher US interest rate means flight of capital from emerging markets in quest of better returns. Sentiment took on shine after value-buying in blue-chips amid a mixed trend in global markets boosted by overnight gains in the US. The US shares rose after minutes of Federal Reserve’s December meeting signalled a less aggressive stance on policy tightening, traders said. Retail investors too went ahead with buying as cash crunch following demonetisation started to lose its bite, they added. The Sensex stayed in the positive space throughout and closed at near two month high at 26,878.24, up 245.11 points, or 0.92

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New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): Marching forward for the third straight day, gold prices today surged by another Rs 180 to a nearly month high of Rs 28,730 per 10 grams, in line with a firming trend overseas amid increased buying by local jewellers. Silver followed suit and advanced by Rs 350 to Rs 40,600 per kg due to increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said sentiment took a turn for the better after gold advanced to its highest level in four weeks in global markets as the US dollar retreated from a 14-year peak hit earlier this week, which kept the precious metals higher. Globally, gold rose 0.9 per cent to USD 1,173.51 per ounce, the highest level in almost a month in Singapore. In addition, persistent buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market provided more traction, they said.

damentals,” it said. Also, the regulators offered their suggestions/ proposal for the upcoming Budget for 2017-18, which were deliberated upon by the Council. “The Council also reviewed the present status of NPAs in banks and measures taken by the government and RBI for dealing with the stressed assets and discussed on further action in this regard,” it said. Besides Patel, those present at the meeting included Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das, Financial Services Secretary Anjuly Chib Duggal, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, Disinvestment Secretary Neeraj Kumar Gupta, SEBI Chairman U K Sinha, IRDAI Chairman T S Vijayan and PFRDA Chairman Hemant G Contractor.

turned. “RBI is taking all steps to complete the process expeditiously so as to release firm figures of SBNs received at an early date,” the central bank clarified. On the last day of demonetisation, the RBI had asked all banks including cooperatives to report details of deposits of old Rs 500/1,000 notes to it after the close of banking hours. The Finance Ministry had said that there were lots of areas where double counting could have happened. The government on November 9 demonetised old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes worth Rs 15.44 lakh crore, 86 per cent of the total currency in circulation. The Reserve Bank is believed to have received deposits close to Rs 15 lakh crore during the 50-day demonetization exercise that ended on December 30.

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cil (FSDC) also reviewed the present status of NPAs in banks. It noted that “India appears to be much better placed today on back of improvement in its macroeconomic fundamentals,” an official statement said. “The Council also noted that the government’s measures to eliminate the shadow economy and tax evasion are expected to have a positive impact on both GDP and fiscal consolidation in the long run,” it said. At the meeting, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian made a presentation on the state of economy. “The Council reviewed the major issues and challenges facing the economy and noted that India appears to be much better placed today on the back of improvement in its macro-economic fun-

Mumbai, Jan 5 (PTI): Putting to rest speculation on quantum of scrapped notes deposited in banks and post offices, the RBI today said it is reconciling invalid currency to physical balance and will release the numbers at the earliest. The Reserve Bank’s clarification on the Specified Bank Notes (old Rs 500/1,000) comes in the backdrop of various reports estimating that over 95 per cent of the defunct notes have been returned till December 30, the last date for depositing the old high denomination currency. “There had been various estimates on SBNs tendered in certain sections. We would like to clarify that the periodical SBN figures released by us were based on aggregation of accounting entries done at the large number of Currency Chests all over the country,” the RBI said. Now that the demonetisation scheme has come to an end on December 30, the RBI said the figures would need to be reconciled with the physical cash balances to eliminate accounting errors/ possible double counts. “The RBI has already initiated this process and till this is completed any estimate may not indicate the actual numbers of the SBNs that have been re-

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New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI): India appears to be much better placed with improved macro-economic fundamentals, as measures to eliminate shadow economy and tax evasion are expected to have positive impact on GDP, the allpowerful FSDC – headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley -- said today. The Council, at its 16th meeting, reviewed the major issues and challenges facing the economy. “World economy is quite fragile, yet India is much better placed today due to improvement in its macroeconomic fundamentals,” Jaitley said. With all secretaries in the Finance Ministry as well as Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel and other financial regulators in attendance, the Financial Stability and Development Coun-

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I, Zubemo Yanthan, Army No.04374216N, by rank Sepoy, S/o Shri Tsopanthung Yanthan, permanent resident of Haili Khel, Lakhuti Village, Wokha, Nagaland, by an Affidavit, vide Regd. No.53/2017 dated 04.01.2017 duly sworn before Notary Public, Dimapur, Nagaland, have rectified the error in my name which has been wrongly entered in my service record from that of Zebemo Yanthan to Zubemo Yanthan. Henceforth, my name stands corrected from Zebemo Yanthan to Zubemo Yanthan for all official purpose. DP-123

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LO N D O N, JA N 5 (AGENCIES): British government will appoint senior diplomat Tim Barrow as its new ambassador to the European Union (EU), the media reported. The decision to name a new ambassador to the EU has come one day after his predecessor decided to step down in a surprising manner, Xinhua news agency reported citing the British media on Wednesday. Barrow, Britain’s former ambassador to Moscow, is expected to play a key role in Britain’s Brexit negotiations, replacing the outgoing European Union Ambassador Ivan Rogers. The British government on Tuesday confirmed Rogers had quit his job but gave no reasons for the move. The sudden resignation came just weeks after Rogers was accused of damaging the Britain’s

Tim Barrow Brexit negotiations. Rogers had warned that it would take a decade to forge a new trade deal with Europe, saying that was the view of the other 27 member states with the bloc. Political commentators said the relationship between Rogers and the government had become strained over the grim warning of a prolonged Brexit.

19 militants killed in Afghanistan KABUL, JAN 5 (AGENCIES): Afghan security forces have killed at least 19 militants in fresh military operations across the wartorn country, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. According to a statement, the operations began on Wednesday in 18 of 34 Afghan provinces. “In one operation, the Afghan air force struck the enemies’ positions, killing five Taliban militants and destroyed two vehicles in Maruf district, southern Kandahar province,” Xinhua news agency said, quoting the ministry statement. Ten insurgents, including two foreigners, were killed and nine wounded during a cleanup operation along a highway connecting southern Helmand province with the neighbouring western Nimroz province, the statement said. It said the security forces also found and defused 20 landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) there.

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judiciary committee, called on the justices to remove Park from office, saying her actions amounted to a violation of the Constitution and the law. He especially cited allegations that the president gave confidential documents to Choi Soon-sil and extorted large sums of money from conglomerates with the aim of benefiting her confidante. Lee Joong-hwan, one of Park’s attorneys, rebutted the accusations, citing a lack of evidence and even legal basis. He also denied that the President pressured Samsung to make large donations to two culture and sports foundations in return for her backing of a merger between two Samsung affiliates. Park has insisted on her innocence, saying the allegations against her have been fabricated. She has also claimed that any possible wrong-doings were done without her knowledge.

SYDNEY: Australia on Thursday rejected claims it tried to “recruit” Indonesia’s best soldiers as it worked to mend relations with Jakarta after military ties were suspended. The two neighbours revealed Wednesday military cooperation had been put on ice last month after teaching materials deemed offensive to Jakarta were found at an Australian army base. Cooperation including joint exercises and education and exchange programmes were halted after a visiting Indonesian officer raised concerns about the materials. Authorities did not say what caused offence but the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said it related to posters of West Papua, an eastern Indonesian province where a low-level insurgency has been simmering for decades. The ABC also broadcast footage Thursday of Indonesia’s military chief General Gatot Nurmantyo giving a lecture in Novem-

An Australian soldier briefs Indonesian personnel during joint drills. ber, voicing fears Canberra was trying to recruit soldiers sent to Australia for training. “Every time there is a training programme like recently the best five or 10 students would be sent to Australia. That happened before I was chief so I let that happen,” he said in translated remarks, according to the broadcaster. “Once I became chief

commander of the national forces, it did not happen again. They will certainly be recruited. They will certainly be recruited.” Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne denied Canberra had targeted Indonesian soldiers to be potential agents. “No, that is not the case and it is something which we would not countenance of course,” she said.

German coast sees worst storm surge in 10 years

Berlin, JAN 5: Germany’s Baltic coast has been hit by the worst storm surge in 10 years, with citizens on Thursday waking up to flooding and damage as weather conditions exceeded forecasts. Images on social media showed a storm flood barrier being closed in Greifswald and a flooded

fish market in Hamburg, both in northern Germany, and snow storms hitting Dresden in the east, Efe news reported. “It was the worst storm surge since 2006,” an official of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) said. The water level would

remain, in many parts of the nation, one metre higher than the normal level, he said. Some of the flood waters had started to subside but in the cities of Lubeck and Wismar levels were 1.39m and 1.43m above the normal measurements, according to

the BSH. The cities most affected by the storm included Kiel, Rostock, Warnemunde, Flensburg, Eckernförde and the islands of Rugen and Usedom. Many residents had taken precautions and prepared their houses properly with authorities providing

sand bags, according to a Lubeck fire department official. The German Weather Service (DWD) was maintaining weather warnings for snow in Bavaria, southern Germany, where wintry conditions have caused about 160 traffic accidents since Wednesday.

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KATIMI KUPOSHUKULU ATSALA 12/1/2017 Ayi 10:00 am A-A Horeb Guest House Purana Bazar Dimapur lono kuho Ani. Kumutsuno Alokumusu shi Vephuvezu mono Ahoho lo ighi Tsu penike Pithi Tsu Ani. Kisheto Kati Akiyetou

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Regd. No. 1273 Dt. 4/1/2017 I, Shri KODOLHOU DOMINIC KOZA, son of Shri. VIETSOLHOU KOZA, permanent resident of Khezhakeno Village of Phek District, Nagaland and presently residing at Khezhakeno Village, Phek District, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirmed and state an oath as follows: 1. That, I am a citizen of India by birth and resident of the above stated place. 2. That, my name is changed from ADARHÜ DOMINIC to KODOLHOU DOMINIC KOZA. 3. That, my name KODOLHOU DOMINIC KOZA shall be used for all future official purpose. 4. That, the above statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing had been concealed. Deponent. K-0020

OBJECTION TO PUBLIC NOTICE DATED, THE 13TH DEC. 2016 The undersigned are constrained to file this objection to the public notice issued by the Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha. Vide No. LR-122/92-93/86- 4, dated, Wokha, the 9th Dec. 2016 which was published in the Nagaland Post dated, 13th Dec. 2016 in connection to the recognition of Yankhum Village, the applicant being Shri. Limhathung Murry who claimed to be acting Chairman, Yankhum Village is un-authorized and unknown person. The officially appointed chairman of Yankhum Village by S.D.O (Civil) Sanis is Shri. Fubemo Shitiri, verification report submitted by the E.A.C. Aitepyong Vide letter No. EAC/A/UR/Yankhum/2014, Dated 04th Dec. 2015 and Vide letter No. COUN-32/SNS/2006-17 Dated Sanis, the 17th Dec. 2015. The alleged boundary demarcation made by the Parent Village of Mekukla Village Council dated 24th May 2004 made final agreement with the participation of Lotha Hoho, Lotha Hoho Youth Organization, GB's Association of Wokha District, Mekukla Village Council, Akuk Old & Akuk New Village Councils, Yankhum Village Councils and Chankha Village Council. In the joint meeting an agreement/resolution was made that if anyone/party violets this agreement/resolution, Chankha Village will be de-recognized basing as per preview documents and needy references. In view of the above circumstances and fact, the undersigned appeal/request the esteem authority in the Government not to initiate/process for the recognation of Yankhum Village, without the knowledge of the concerned undersigned village authority. Shri. Yibomo Ngullie, GB Shri. Bimomo Ezung, GB Yankhum Village Council Yankhum Village Council Wokha, Nagaland Wokha, Nagaland & Along with 61 (Sixty one) House hold member of Yankhum Village Wokha, Nagaland DP-164

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Motto : “ Knowledge Empreinte Ascendency” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The, YVSU would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Chief Guest Shri Y. Patton, Hon’ble Minister (Home), Government of Nagaland, Guest of honour Shri Motsuthung Lotha, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Theme Speaker Shri R. Zayao Lotha , SDEO Meluri, Special Guests Shri R.Phyobemo Odyuo, Rtd. Deputy Director, Directorate of Industries & Commerce, and Shri Orhyumomo Kikon, Head Master, GHS Nyiro and all the individuals who rendered their valuable services towards the success of the YVSY Golden Jubilee held on 28th - 29th Dec. 2016. We would like to make special mention of the following individual’s, groups and organizations for their immense contribution towards the Jubilee celebration. 1. Shri R. Zayao Lotha and his family for sponsoring the Jubilee Souvenir. 2. Shri Khonthungo Kikon and his family for sponsoring the Jubilee Monolith 3. Shri N. Yanbemo Ezung and his family for sponsoring the Jubilee Hall decoration 4. Shri Jonah Kikon and his family for sponsoring the Jubilee programme 5. Renchen Yinga, Yanthamo for sponsoring and arranging the Sound system 6. Shri Mhao Ngullie and his family for donating the transportation charges 7. Shri Zubemo Ngullie and his family for bearing the meeting expenses 8. Mr. Arhonthung Kikon for arranging Crackers for entertainment 9. Senthan Yinga, Yanthamo for making the Flex and banners 10. VDB (Yanthamo Village Council) for their generous financial contribution. 11. Yanthamo Baptist Church and A.G. Church, Yanthamo for extending financial, material and payer support The YVSU specially thanks Shri Y. Patton, Hon,ble Minister (Home), Government of Nagaland for extending financial help towards construction of the YVSU View Point (Tower) and for donating a handsome amount to the Jubilee celebration. The YVSU would also like to thank and acknowledge all the well wishers for their generous contribution and support during the YVSU Golden Jubilee Celebration. May God bless you all. Sd/Sd/Sd/President, YVSU Convener, Planning Committee Convenor, Fin. Committee

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Raj Shah staff, said that Shah and the others appointed Wednesday to the White House staff “will be key leaders in helping to implement the president-elect’s agenda and bring real change to Washington. “Each of them has been instrumental over the last several months, and in some cases years, in helping the President-elect,” he added. S h a h i s c u r r e n t ly the research director and deputy communications

director at the Republican National Committee and also the managing director of America Rising, a company that provides research to candidates. He specialises in what is known as opposition research, which is digging up negative information about candidates for use by their rivals or others. He had earlier done a stint at the White House as a research assistant during George W Bush’s presidency. He has also worked in John McCain’s 2008 unsuccessful presidential campaign against President Barack Obama. At the Republican National Committee Shah has worked closely with Priebus and Trump’s spokesperson Sean Spicer. The GOP website published Shah’s critiques and analysis of Clinton’s past public stances, her foreign policy and Obama’s policies.

SEOUL, JAN 5 (AGENCIES): South Korean President Park Geun-hye was again absent from her impeachment trial on Thursday as the Constitutional Court proceeded to review her case. Park, whose presidential powers have been suspended pending a court decision, was asked to testify after she skipped the first formal hearing on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency reported. However, the law does not require her attendance, and her lawyers have said she was likely to remain absent from the proceedings. Confirming her absence, the nine-member bench opened the session to the oral arguments of Park’s lawyers and the National Assembly that impeached her on December 9, 2016, over a corruption scandal linked to her confidante, Choi Soon-sil. Rep. Kwon Seongdong, chairman of the parliamentary legislation and

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N e w Yo r k JA N 5 (AGENCIES): US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed an expert on strategic communications and political research, Raj Shah, as his deputy assistant and research director on the White House staff. Trump’s announcement Wednesday said that Shah would also hold the post of deputy communications director. Shah helped Trump’s campaign by highlighting contradictions in Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s political positions and other issues like her handling of her private email server, which turned into a campaign issue. The Republican National Committee website credited him with developing the organisation’s opposition research book on Clinton. Reince Priebus, who will be Trump’s chief of

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Pitt ‘terrified’ KCBCK music fest Local artistes to perform at Brad public will learn K truth: Jolie charity concert for education A

nder ‘The Joy Of Giving’ programme, in order to raise funds to provide education to underprivileged children living around Supermarket Area Dimapur, several Naga artistes would be performing at a charity concert on January 7 at Aiko Greens, H.K.Khulu Road, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur from 6 p.m. ‘The Joy Of Giving’ is an ambitious project which

is spearheaded by young artistes, entrepreneurs, social workers and visionaries who have a desire to impact society through educating and mentoring underprivileged children. The concert is in association with Hope Centre for Excellence, a premier music and performing arts institute in Nagaland. Artistes Nise Meruno, Aren and Lydia Longchari, Renbeni Odyuo, Kekhrie Ringa, Thunglamo Ngullie, Asin

Shurhozelie, Koramensang Aier, Sophia Mozhui, Yanzo Kikon, Lanutemsu Lemtor would be performing. The first ballerinas of Nagaland would also perform. It may be mentioned that this is the third season of the charity concert which is dedicated solely towards the education of underprivileged children. In 2014, the first concert was successfully held at the premises of The Garden, Supermarket area Dimapur. The funds generated from the concert supported the schooling expenses of 15 children. Following this, the second Joy Of Giving concert successfully managed to sponsor 24 underprivileged children. Organisers cordially invite everyone to be a part of The Joy Of Giving to witness and feel the true joy of giving. Tickets to the Charity concert are priced at Rs 500 per head.

ctress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has claimed her estranged husband Brad Pitt is scared that the public will learn the truth in a new court filing. Pitt had earlier allegedly slammed Jolie after she filed unsealed documents trying to prevent him from altering their custody arrangement. TMZ has obtained new court documents, filed by Jolie’s lawyer. According to the documents, Pitt is lashing out because he is “terrified that the public will learn the truth”. In the documents, she says all he is doing is trying to “deflect from (his) own role in the media storm which has engulfed the parties’ children”. “There is little doubt that (Brad) would prefer to keep the entire case private, particularly given the detailed investigations by the FBI and the Dept. of Children and Family Services into allegation of abuse.”

huzhami Baptist Churches Association (KCBCK) would be celebrating its first Youth Ministry “Music Fest” at Calvary Baptist Church, Pfutsero from January 6-8. The fest would highlight various artiste and genres. Praise and worship would be led by James Basnet’s Team, word

of God would be delivered by Rev. Melody McPherson, USA, Rev. Dr. Kenny Kapfo, Mission international, missionary, Rev. Neikko Mero, pastor, KCBCK and pastor Keweru Wezah, Jesami Baptist Church. KCBCK joyfully invite all to be part of this grand musical fest and receive God’s blessings.

HAPPY 50Th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. Sanso Kikon & Mrs. Ncheno Kikon (06-01-1967 to 06-01-2017)

Dear Apo & Apvu, Happy 50Th Wedding Anniversary, we pray that god’s grace and mercy be upon you both always as you grow older in Him. Loving Children DC-26

M. Liden Kichur, was born on 25th February 1956 in Chungtia village. He is well known for his great ingenuity poems. He released his ﬁrst edition “YANGTANGTZÜ” (crystal water) on 1986. His second edition have been released on 29th December 2016 by Shri Akok Walling Principal Dimapur Government College, during the Platinum Jubilee celebration of Chungtia Students' Union in Chungtia Village. The book have nearly 300 poems written in Ao language. It consists of many ancient words which are hardly used in the present scenario. So, this book helps to bring back the words which have not been commonly used by the younger generations. DP-96

Scared to voice my opinion in films: Karan

aran Johar’s recent outing as a director, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, was quite progressive in its theme and execution. But till the time of the film’s release, Karan could not breathe as every day the film got embroiled in a new controversy. In a roundtable conversation with Rajeev Masand, Karan spoke about how scared he is as a filmmaker to voice his opinions in his film. The 44-year-old director said, “I’m liberal. In a headspace, that is extremely prog ressive about many things. But I just feel like I can’t say anything. I feel like I’ve joined the herd mentality of the silent society. I feel scared to raise a point in my film, I feel scared to give an opinion and then I feel scared what’s going to happen during the release of my film.” The director also said that actors are the most vulnerable human beings on the earth.

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Happy 32nd Wedding Anniversary to the most wonderful parents in the world.

WISHING YOU 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. Chonsuo Odyuo & Mrs. Mhonsali

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Happiness & pain & sorrow were your portions through the years, That two have lived together but “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things, Love never fails.” 1st Corinthians 13

Mr. Khuwoto Tsuipu & Mrs. Katoli Tsuipu May the love you share lasts a lifetime. God bless you. Loving children. K-0014

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The intending candidate for Dimapur Municipal Council Ward No. 22 Shri Pukhavi Yepthomi declared his NPF candidature for the ensuing Dimapur Municipal Council election at a prayer service held this morning at his residence, which was attended by leaders and public of the ward, well wishers and NPF party workers. He ﬁled his nomination papers after declaring his candidature. Speaking on the occasion, Pukhavi spelled out his commitment to work from the grass root level for the development and welfare of ward 22 and its people. He also thanked NPF party president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Chief Minister Shri T.R. Zeliang, NPF central ofﬁce, Dimapur Division and Dimapur I A/C for having faith on him and awarding him the party ticket (no. 287 dated 3/1/17) for the ensuing municipal election. DP-176

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Australia on top despite Younus’ century

Younus Khan became the first batsman to score Test hundreds in 11 countries.

S y d n e y, J a n 5 (Agencies): Younus Khan scored his 34th Test century but Pakistan were

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reduced to 271-8 - 68 short of the follow-on - on the third day of the third Test with Australia in Sydney.

The 39-year-old became the first batsman to score Test hundreds in 11 countries as he turned around an indifferent series with his first century since October. Younus was 136 not out at stumps, but the tourists are up against it in their bid to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash. Rain delayed the start of play by four hours at the SCG as Pakistan resumed on 126-2, and Younus and Azhar Ali extended their partnership to 146. Nathan Lyon had just come on to huge applause from a crowd largely bedecked in pink for Glenn McGrath’s breast

cancer charity, and Younus slapped the spinner’s second delivery past a close fielder and called for a run. Azhar hesitated and was left stranded as Mitchell Starc swooped and hurled the ball to Peter Handscomb, who was standing in behind the stumps for the sick Matt Wade and he ran the batsman out for 71. Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq departed shortly after tea, holing out in the deep for 18, and Asad Shafiq followed for four when Steve Smith, at slip, brilliantly caught a Steve O’Keefe ball that went off bat, pad and wicketkeeper’s thigh.

Younus had hammered a huge six over long-on to move to 98 and completed his century off 208 balls with Sarfraz Ahmed at the other end. Sarfraz (18) lasted only until the new ball was taken a when he got a thick edge on a Starc delivery which flew to Jackson Bird at gully. It was a second catch for Bird, who was dropped for this Test but on as a substitute fielder for Wade after the wicketkeeper

retired to the team hotel suffering from an upset stomach. As the evening shadows cre pt across the field, Lyon removed Mohammad Amir for four and Wahab Riaz for eight to finish with figures of 3-98. T h e h o s t s h ave already won the series after victories in the Brisbane and Melbour ne Tests, while Pakistan are battling to avoid their 12th straight Test defeat in Australia.

Konta reaches Shenzhen semis

S h e n z e n, Ja n 5 (Agencies): Johanna Konta is one victory away from her third WTA final after she saw off Kristyna Pliskova with a hard-fought win in the Shenzhen Open quarter-finals. Konta, seeded third in China, has hit the ground running in 2017 and got past her Czech opponent 6-4 6-7 (13/11) 6-3. It looked like it would be a comfortable outing against Pliskova, when a dominant Konta took the first set with a single

break. The second set was a server’s paradise, though, as neither player could force a break point, with just one game going to deuce before an inevitable tie-break. An epic decider ensued as Konta wasted two match points before the big-serving Pliskova eventually took it 13/11 on her fifth set point. She claimed the vital break midway through and then saw it out to reach the semi-final on her fifth match point.

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Paes rules out retirement CHENNAI, Jan 5 (PTI): The iconic Leander Paes has ruled out immediate retirement from the competitive tennis, saying his comments were misconstrued and he actually aims to capture another Chennai Open trophy next year and motivate his new partner to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Paes and Brazilian Andre Sa began the 2017 season with a defeat against Indian team of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan in the opening round on Wednesday night. “I hope to be back and I hope to be holding this trophy again,” Paes replied when asked if he has played his last Chennai Open, where he is the most successful player till date. “I will keep playing hard and keep playing strong. I think there was a bit of misunderstanding the other day when Somdev pronounced retirement. Someone asked me a question and I said, it could be today, tomorrow or six months or somewhere down the track and all of a sudden it became like if Leander is retiring,” Paes, winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, said. “Things were put of context but that’s fine. I still love my tennis, I am really passionate about it.” It is not an ideal start to his partnership with 111th teammate but Paes said he has belief in the abilities of the Brazilian, who is yet to win a Grand Slam.

"Losing someone like you is a pain which is hard to describe and sustain, loving and caring is what you were, those graceful eyes saw and taught is what we stand up for. May Almighty God shower your soul with peace and we will keep missing you until we meet again". Though words are simply not enough to express our profound gratitude and appreciation, we the bereaved family members would like to thank most sincerely to each and everyone who stood by us physically, materially, financially and through prayer at the untimely demise of our beloved Late Bokato H. Zhimomi, S/o H. K. Zhimomi on 2nd Jan. 2017. We convey our special thanks to : 1. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Nagaland. 2. Mr. Vikheho Swu, 10/12/1980 – 02/01/2017 Hon'ble Minister, Nagaland. 3. Mr. Pukheyi Assumi, Hon'ble Parl. Secy., Nagaland 4. Mr. Jacob Zhimomi, Hon'ble Parl. Secy., Nagaland. 5. Mr. I. Imkong, Ex-Minister, Nagaland. 6. Mr. Hokheto Sumi, Ex-Minister, Nagaland. 7. Mr. Chubatemjen, Ex-Minister, Nagaland. 8. Mr. Kakheto Kinimi, Ex-Minister, Nagaland. 9. Mr. Hewoto Awomi, Ex-Minister, Nagaland. 10. Collective Leadership, NSCN/GPRN. 11. Mr. Q Tuccu, Member, Collective Leadership, NSCN/GPRN. 12. Mr. Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Convenor, NSCN/GPRN. 13. Mr. Rh. Raising, Kilo Kilonser, colleagues and all rank & ﬁles, NSCN/GPRN. 14. Mr. Visheto Yepthomi, Kilonser and his colleagues GPRN/NSCN (Khehoi). 15. President, Naga Hoho & colleagues. 16. President, Sumi Hoho & colleagues. 17. President, Western Sumi Hoho & colleagues. 18. Hoshepu Range Union, Dimapur. 19. Ghukhuyi Ghami Kuposhukulu, Dimapur. 20. Dimapur Yemjenkimong Senso Telongjem. 21. All communities Diphupar Village. 22. Diphupar Naga Youth Organization. 23. Diphupar Village Council. 24. Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar. 25. Buman Pukhri Sumi Baptist Church, Youth Dept. 26. Aoyim Women Dept. 27. Concern Kids Montessori School. Though we don't have anything in return to repay, we pray that the Lord bless each and everyone abundantly. Loving wife & children, dad & mom, brothers & sisters and in-laws. DP-130

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Lt. Lanuyangla Ao (Changdang) Date : 29.12.2016 A simple 'Thank You' for a great deed. Thank you all for your collective prayers, support and comfort during our family's walk into sour paths. It was a source of the Lord's Grace upon us. Sincere appreciation to all individuals, friends, relatives, organizations and well wishers. With profound gratitude. Loving children, relatives and in-laws DP-126

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And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 Through this column, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us and remembered our family in your prayers as we grieved the demise of our beloved father Late S Imlikokba Ao, of Yaongyimsen village on the 28th of December 2016. We regret that we would be unable to thank each one of you in person but we will remember you in our prayers. Oba, we pray that you are at peace and at a better place. We wont see you for the rest of our lives but we will cherish your memories and celebrate every moment spent with us. May you forever rest in peace. Beloved wife, children, grand children and relatives

"O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life"

"Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 We the bereaved family of Late I.R. Akala Aier would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us physically, ﬁnancially and through prayer at the sudden and sad demise on 31st December 2016. We regret our inability to thank each of you personally, but we humbly pray to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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Kohima, Jan 5 (NPN): Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) (group D) silver jubilee celebration will be held from 11-14 at Botsa. MP Lok Sabha Neiphiu Rio and MLA and chairman NSMDC Ltd Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu will grace the celebration as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

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Born : 02/01/1973 – Died : 30/12/2016 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Jethro K Chishi wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, ﬁnancially, emotionally and through prayer during his illness till he breathed his last on the 30th of December 2016. Our thanks to all our extended families, Kuhoxu village, Niuland town, Government of GPRN/NSCN (IM), neighbouring villages, churches and friends who showed, helped & supported us for which we are really appreciative. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, mother, sister & brothers DP-118

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Australia likely to tour B’desh Dhaka, Jan 5 (IANS): Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland has said chances are high that the Aussies will visit Bangladesh for a two-Test series later this year unless new security issues crop up. Steven Smith and his men were supposed to tour Bangladesh in October 2015. But the trip was postponed at the last moment over security concerns despite Dhaka promising highest possible security, reports bdnews24.com. Citing the same reason, Australia also pulled out of the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh early last year. Australia have not played a Test in Bangladesh since Ricky Ponting and his men toured the country in 2006. Other than major t o u r n a m e n t s, t h e t wo nations have played just two One-Day series against each other in Darwin (2008) and Dhaka (2011) since then. K Y M C

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(01.01.1953 – 30.12.2016) We the family of Late Er. Eyono-o Kharütso, Retd. Addl. Chief Engineer, I&FC (Deacon, JCRC), would like to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude to each churches, organisations and individuals who offered us their unconditional love and comfort during our grievous moments. We thank you for your fervent prayers, emotional, physical and financial support helping us get through in our much needed time. Words are not enough to express the love, respect and honour bestowed upon our beloved father during his lifetime and funeral service in the church but we can only pray that God will bless you abundantly. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Jakhama Christian Revival Church 16. Jakhama Village Council 2. Oking Hospital Doctors, nurses & staff 17. Jakhama Union, Kohima 3. Bethel Medical Centre 18. Vira Club, H.Q. Kohima 4. Pfüchama CRC 19. Viwomi Phemi 5. Mima CRC 20. Tsochütsüma (Mima) 6. Viswema CRC 21. Jakhama Students' Union 7. Kigwema CRC 22. Jakha Town 8. Phesama CRC 23. Jakhama Gazetted Officers Krotho 9. NCRC P.R. Hill 24. Department of Irrigation and Flood Control, 10. Model Village CRC, Dimapur (5th Mile) Govt. of Nagaland 11. Immanuel Baptist Church, Chandmari 25. L/Chandmari Panchayat Colony, Kohima 12. Cross Wonder Church, Chandmari 26. To all our dear friends, loved ones, relatives, 13. Southern Angami CRC Sub-Council tenants and neighbours. 14. Southern Angami CRC Pastors & Deacons Krotho 27. Angami CRC Pastors & Deacons Krotho 15. Southern Angami CRC Fathers Association And to all those not mentioned individuals, families, churches, organisations and unions. Loving Wife & Children K-0010

Born: 1933 – Died: 22-12-2016 We the bereaved family members of LT. MOHUYO PURO, would like to express our gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us morally, physically, materially, financially and in prayer throughout the time of illness and demise of our beloved father. We extend our special thanks to:1. Oking Hospital Kohima 2. Lower PWD Panchayat and Youths. 3. Midland Panchayat 4. Ciezo Mepu 5. N.S.S. Science College Kohima 6. Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima 7. Chokri Area Public Organisation 8. Thipuzu Welfare Association Kohima 9. Phusachodu Village Council 10. Chokri Area Union Kohima 11. Thüzarü Co-operative Society Kikrüma 12. Puro Clan Kikrüma 13. Kikruma Welfare Association Kohima 14. Chipi & Chikü Khel 15. Kikruma Student Union 16. Kikruma Youth Organisation 17. Village Council, VDB Kikruma 18. Govt. High School Teachers Kikruma 19. Govt. Middle School Teachers Kikruma Though we are unable to thank and mention each and every individual for your contribution and sacrifices towards our family but your deeds will ever remain in our heart and prayers, may God bless you all. From loving wife, children, brother, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives K-0015

Born : 09-11-1976 – Died : 29-12-2016 We the bereaved family members and relatives would like to extend our profound gratitude to all the individuals and societies who stood and supported us through prayer, materially, ﬁnancially and physically during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved LATE ACHANBENI PATTON, who left us for heavenly abode on 29th Dec. 2016. We specially would like to thank : 1. Mr. & Mrs. Y. Patton (Home Minister) 2. Mr. & Mrs. N. Ghokuto Sema 3. Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Patton 4. Mr. & Mrs. Mhonyamo Tsopoe (A.C.P Dimapur) 5. Miss. Renchumi Patton & Sis. (P.W.D) 6. Mr. Keni Angami 7. Mr. & Mrs. Rentsamo Patton 8. Dimapur Riphyim Union 9. Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur 10. Dimapur East Riphyim Ekhung 11. Dimapur Riphyim Eloe Ekhung 12. Supply Colony Eloe Ekhung 13. Spirit of Faith Church 14. Duncan Yankho Ekhum 15. Dimapur Patton Ekhung 16. Dimapur Lotha G.B Union 17. Dr. Thungdemo Tungoe & Family 18. Doctors & Nurses (Eden Medical Centre) 19. All the well wishers, family & friends. Though we are unable thank each and every individual in person, we pray that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Spurs end Chelsea’s winning run

Dele Alli fight for the ball with Chelsea’s midfield Kante during their EPL match.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 5 (Agencies): Two goals from Dele Alli helped To t t e n h a m H o t s p u r end Chelsea’s 13 game winning-streak with a 2-0 win over the Blues in the Premier League at White Hart Lane. Just as it looked both side’s first-half-performance cancelled each other out, Alli opened the scoring with a fine cushion header in the 45th minute after Christian Eriksen superbly picked out the in-form midfielder unmarked inside the area. Spurs doubled their lead in the 54th minute when Eriksen found the former MK Don’s player again at the back-post, and

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he headed home for his sixth goal in three Premier League games. Spurs now climb to third in the league after five wins in a row – two points off secondplaced Liverpool The win signals the end of Chelsea’s 13 game winning run, and despite the loss, Antonio Conte and his side will look to shake off the defeat which leaves them with a fivepoint cushion at the top of the League. The game star ted with high intensity and the visitors came within centimetres of breaking the deadlock when the returning Nemanja Matic found Eden Hazard with a wonderful diagonal ball,

but the 25-year-old’s shot from a tight angle just trickled past the post – an early scare for the homeside. It took Spurs until the 23rd minute to conjure up an opportunity of their own against the best defence in the Premier League, after Victor Wanyama’s shot dragged wide, before the impressive Eriksen had Thibaut Cour tois scrambling with his longrange effort two minutes later. This se a so n’s to p goal-scorer Diego Costa provided little in terms of an attacking threat and missed a golden chance in the 35th minute after the former Atletico Madrid

man hit his effort high and wide, despite no pressure from Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Chelsea upped gears after the break and another chance fell to the 28-year-old in the 47th minute, this time the Spanish International’s headed attempt was met by the alert Hugo Lloris at the Frenchman’s near-post. The visitors struggled to break down a resolute Spurs defence and will look to get back to winning ways when they travel to Premier League champions Leicester City on January 14th. Tottenham have now clawed their London rivals back to seven points and will want to apply more pressure on the leaders with a win over West Brom on the same date. Chelsea chief coach Antonio Conte said, “I saw a game with a great balance. It is not easy to play against Tottenham. But we played with a good personality to create the chances to score a goal, but we could not take them.” “It is strange for us to concede these goals because we are defending well, and they are in a crucial moment. At the end of the first half and then in the second half after we miss the chances to score, but this can happen.” However, the Italian tactician urged his team to continue to work hard. “We must work hard and be pleased with our position in the table, but know this league is tough until the end for the Champions League, for the title,” he said.

Wenger plays down Sanchez row London, Jan 5 (Agencies): Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports that Alexis Sanchez is ready to leave the club after his public display of anger at Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Sanchez had sat in silence after the dramatic 3-3 draw with Bournemouth, refusing to join in the team’s celebrations at coming back to take a point. Sanchez had hurled his gloves to the floor in frustration at the end of the game at the Vitality Stadium and it was reported that he remained deeply unhappy in the dressing room. But Wenger had no problem at all with the Chilean’s behaviour. “What is surprising? We want to win the games, if you don’t you’re not happy. That is normal,” he said. “Without passion you do not come back when you are at 70 minutes and 3-0 down. It is exceptional and you need a special response. We are all frustrated. Of course [Sanchez] is fine.”

21st WCC: GAPYOCC (Green) beat Kohima Hornbill by 51 runs

Dimapur, Jan 5 ( NPN ) : G A P YO C C (Green) defeated Kohima Hornbill by 51 runs giving them an edge to set their foot in the final of the ongoing 21st edition of Winter Cricket Challenge, played at local ground, Wokha. Electing to bat after winning the toss, GAPYOCC (Green) set up a comfortable total of 143 runs, losing 6 wickets. A solid second wickets par tnership between t h e b r o t h e r s, o p e n e r Yanrethung Ngullie 42 r uns and Santsuthung Ngullie 41 runs set the batting of GAPYOCC in motion after an early jolt. Ganesh Sarmah also made a quickfire of 17 runs in 8 deliveries. Bargish claimed 3 wickets and Bicky 2 wickets for Kohima Hornbill. Kohima Hornbill were bowled out in the 16th over of the inning, 52 runs short

Additional SP Tokavi Achumi giving the MoM award.

of the victory target with a strong and discipline bowling attack by the bowlers of GAPYOCC (Green). Skipper Tapitu was undeterred by the strong bowling attack with 31 runs, however, wickets fell at a regular interval at the other end accept for Bargish who made 18 runs. Debojit made a haul of 4 wickets and was adjudged the man of the match.

Vinato and Myanbemo shared 3 wickets each. The man of the match award was given away by match patron Tokavi Achumi, additional superintendent of police, Wokha. Today’s matches 1st match: GAPYOCC (Green) Vs Renegades CC 2nd match: Royal Strikers Vs Kohima Hornbill CC

Committee to frame National Sports Development Code formed New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS): The Sports Ministry on Thursday constituted a nine-member committee to make recommendations for bringing out a comprehensive National Sports Development Code across sports disciplines. Sports Secretary Injeti Srinivas will chair t h e c o m m i t t e e, w h i c h includes the likes of Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra, Olympian Anju Bobby

George, legendary shuttler Prakash Padukone among others. The other members of the committee include International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Narinder Batra, athletics coach Bishweshwar Nandi, lawyer Nandan Kamath and senior sports journalist Vijay Lokpally. “The terms of reference of the committee are to identify basic universal principles of ethics and

good governance based on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Charter international best practices, draft National Sports Development Bill, National Sports Development Code of 2011, Supreme Court and High Court judgments,” the ministr y said in a statement. Joint Secretary (Sports) Onkar Kedia will team up as member secretary of the committee, which was asked to submit its report within

a month. The committee was tasked to study and identify the existing sports governance frame work, issues pertaining to good gover nance in administration of sports in the country and to make specific recommendations for bringing out a c o m p r e h e n s ive S p o r t s Code to address the issues of governance pertaining to the National Olympic Committee and National Sports Federations.

Kohli to be named limited overs captain MDCA tourney: Sovran, Sharapova may play in 2020 Olympics been a spate of injuries to top players recently. Two k e y M u m b a i batsmen - Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane - have been ruled out with injuries, which may give a chance to out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan, if he’s declared fit, to open the innings with KL Rahul, unless the selectors spring a total surprise and bring in a newcomer. Kar nataka’s Rahul missed the ODI series against New Zealand due to an injury while Delhi batsman Dhawan too got injured in the preceding Test rubber against the Kiwis. The left-handed Dhawan last played in an ODI in Australia in January last. After f lopping in the first two matches, he

struck a purple patch in the remaining three games of that series to make a century and two half centuries. Karun Nairis expected to be chosen in place of Rahane whom he also replaced in the Test team. A question mark, however, remains regarding key spinner Ravichandran Ashwin who cited an injury after the conclusion of the 4-0 Test drubbing of England. Although Dhoni has stepped down as captain of the limited overs team, he has made himself available to play under a new captain, which should be Kohli, and this has been conveyed to the selectors who, thus, will choose him over other claimants.

Goerges stuns Wozniacki in Auckland Classic

South Africa beat SL by 282-run

MUMBAI, Jan 5 (PTI): I n d i a ’s l i m i t e d o ve r s cricket will usher in a new era with the national selectors expected to name Virat Kohli as the captain when they pick the squad for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against England here tomorrow. Test skipper Kohli is expected to be anointed captain of the limited overs teams also, after Mahendra Singh Dhoni decided to step down from the job in a surprise decision last night. While there should not be any doubt regarding Kohli taking over as skipper of the limited overs team, the selectors have the onerous task of choosing the two squads having a right balance as there has

Julia Goerges celebrates after beating Wozniacki.

Au c k l a n d, Ja n 5 (Agencies): Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki has been dumped out of the Auckland Classic tennis tour nament, collapsing to a 1-6 6-3 6-4 defeat to Julia Goerges. With both Williams sisters out of the event, Wozniacki had been considered the hot favourite to take out the Auckland title but inexplicably faded halfway through the second set. Triumphing 6-1 in the first set and ahead 3-0 in the second, the third seed and former world No.1 seemed certain to secure a semi-final berth until Goerges turned it all around. The German world No.53 won six straight games to snatch the second set 6-3, before surviving a few third-

set jitters to win the decider 6-4 and claim the match. Wozniacki roared out of the blocks, quickly notching up a five-game first-set lead before subsequently holding serve to win 6-1. Georges suddenly burst forward with superb play on the baseline, repeatedly forcing errors out of Wozniacki and taking the second-set 6-3. The third then followed a similar patter n, with the big-hitting Goerges smashing the error-strewn Wozniacki from pillar to post and racing out to a 5-1 lead. Goerges, who notched up 10 aces by the end of the third set, was then broken but held her nerve in her following service game to secure victory.

C a p e T ow n , J a n 5 (IANS): South Africa gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match rubber after beating Sri Lanka by 282 runs in the second cricket Test played here on Thursday. Chasing a stiff 507, the visitors fell prey to young pacer Kasigo Rabada’s devastating spell of 6/55 as the Sri Lankan second innings folded for a meagre 224 on the penultimate day of the match. Resuming the day at 130/4, the visitors lost Dinesh Chandimal (30) and Upul Tharanga (12) a few overs into the day’s play, which triggered a lowerorder collapse. Man of the Match Rabada spearheaded the attack, dismissing Chandimal (30), caught by Stephen Cook at short leg, to break the fifth wicket stand of 75 that was the hope for Lankan survival. Once Chandimal was dismissed, the rest of the batting order just fell away with Rabada accounting for skipper Angelo Mathews (49), who just missed out on his 26th Test half century and then Suranga Lakmal (10) to complete his career’s second 10wicket match haul.

Trebuchet CC register wins

Dimapur, Jan 5 (NPN): Sovran CC and Trebuchet CC registered easy win on the second day of the ongoing Silver Jubilee Edition of MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket tournament played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. In the first match, Sovran beat DC XI by 8 wickets. Winning the toss, DC XI elected to bat and put up 116 runs on the board losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. Throngdi (50 runs) scored a half century while Sachin Jaiswal contributed 20 runs. Tiaakum picked 3 wickets while Yangerlong took 2. Chasing the target, Sovran CC reached 118 in the 14.4 overs losing just 2 wickets. Yongsamong top scored with 54 runs while

Merenchemba scored 16 runs. In the second match, Trebuchet beat Zero Boys by a huge margin of 50 runs. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Trebuchet set a target of 138 runs losing 7 wickets. Vicky Ali contributed 32 runs while Kalyen Gogoi scored 31runs. Chasing the target, Zero Boys could muster only 87 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. Sadamkaba, who scored 36 runs, was the lone batsman to hold on to the crease. Merenkaba was the best bowler for Trebuchet with a figure of 3/11 (4 overs). Kalyen Gogoi took 2 wickets. Today’s matches 8 am: Longmiasang CC VS Zungamedem CC 12 noon: Suzerain Vs Rainbow CC

M o s c o w, J a n 5 ( IANS ) : Ru s s i a n s t a r Maria Sharapova may play at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Russian Tennis Fe d e r a t i o n P r e s i d e n t Shamil Tarpishchev has said. The Russian player is now eligible to officially return to tennis courts starting April 26, reports Tass. “Sharapova may play for the Russian team and is able to win gold at the 2020 Olympics. The sole question here is her wish,” Tarpishchev said on Wednesday. “In late April, Sharapova is returning to participation in tournaments. We’ll see how quickly she will be able to return to the high level. The world of sports is not

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standing idle and is moving quickly but we all know that Sharapova is a professional and everything depends on her herself,” he added. In early March, Sharapova was the first to announce that her doping tests revealed the presence of the performance enhancing drug meldonium in the body system.

Following the announcement the former World No. 1 was provisionally suspended from all tennis-related activities. Sharapova filed an appeal on June 9 with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her two-year suspension, which was officially announced on June 8 by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tribunal over anti-doping violations. In October, the CAS cut the term of Sharapova’s suspension, allowing the tennis star to perform at official sport events from April 26, 2017. Due to the imposed ban, Sharapova had to miss the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, held in August in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro.

Real Madrd beat Sevilla 3-0 in Copa del Rey MADRID , J a n 5 (Agencies): Zinedine Zidane celebrated a spectacular first year in charge of Real Madrid as James Rodriguez scored twice to set the European champions firmly on course for the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a 3-0 last 16, first leg win over Sevilla. Not even the absence of the rested Cristiano Ronaldo could halt Real’s now 38-game unbeaten run as Rodriguez took full advantage of a rare start by blasting home the opener from outside the box after just 10 minutes. Raphael Varane headed home a second and Rodriguez added Real’s third from the penalty spot before half-time. The margin of Real’s win will be of particular comfort to Zidane with next week’s second leg (January 12) now appearing a formality amidst a hectic schedule that could see Real play 21 times in 11 weeks. Having enjoyed a rare 17-day break, Real started brightly. Rodriguez claimed after being overlooked once more during the Club World Cup that he would consider his future in January, but

with the goal gaping. Instead, Sevilla found themselves 3-0 down at the break as Mariano was adjudged to have pushed Modric inside the area and Rodriguez stepped up to convert from the spot. There was far fewer goalmouth action at either end after the break. Morata fluffed lines from Marcelo’s pinpoint cross with Rodriguez waiting to apply the finish touch for his hat-trick, but Real were happy to settle on their lead, whilst Sevilla appeared to accept that the tie is already now beyond them.

Sevilla’s Mariano Ferreira fights for the ball with James Rodriguez.

made the most of a rare start with a spectacular opener after just 10 minutes. Casemiro thundered into a challenge to dispossess Steven N’Zonzi midway inside the Sevilla half and Rodriguez dispatched the loose ball off the inside of the post from outside the area. Luka Modric then nearly capped a brilliant

team move for a second moments later when his overhead kick flew inches wide from Dani Carvajal’s cut-back. Real were relentless before the break and another Carvajal cross was caught flush on the volley from Marcelo to sting the palms of Sergio Rico. However, from the resulting corner,

Varane was left completely unmarked to power home Toni Kroos’s delivery. Yet, Sevilla should have gotten themselves firmly back in the tie 11 minutes before half-time when Joaquin Correa was played clean through on goal and after his initial effort was saved by Kiko Casilla, Vicente Iborra sliced wide

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