January 7, 2017

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First NII project commissioned in Peren Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 6 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister T. R. Zeliang on Friday commissioned the first National Information Infrastructure (NII) pilot project of the country at secretariat conference hall, Kohima.

Under the project every recognized village in Peren district has been provided with three high speed broadband internet connections, Zeliang said while congratulating the department of IT&C for putting the state in the forefront of e-governance despite with a limited budget.

“The department topped the list and placing the state on national map of e-governance and this deserved to be applauded”, Zeliang said.

He also mooted for such similar for such facilities in every district in the state.

The chief minister also urged the people and the department to encourage IT and use of Aadhar card to bring transparency and make it easier for the people to avail central schemes.

Ao Senden to implement excommunication D imap u r , J an 6 (NPN): Ao Senden has decided to initiate action against any Ao citizen(s) who had filed nomination papers for the civic polls by excommunicating them from the tribe whether in Mokokchung district or other district(s).

This was disclosed by Senden officials while talking to media persons after the end of the day-long enforcement of the vigil at the DC’s office Mokokchung district Friday.

Senden Official said action would be implemented after January 17,2017 when date for withdrawal of nomination will be over.

Senden will also continue to enforce vigil in the DC’s office till the last date for filing of nomination(January 7,2017).

There was no report of any incident during the Senden vigil in and around the office.

N O M I NAT I O N S : According to reports, six candidates filed their nomination papers as NPF for Mangkolemba Town Council. This was confirmed

by ADC Mangkolemba Wapang Aier. He said the list includes five male and one female candidate out of nine wards.

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“Shut your mouth and open your ears if you want to win. Also make promises you can’t keep.”

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Chief minister T.R Zeliang and others at Secretariat conference hall, Friday. (NP)

Zeliang further thanked the ministry of IT, central government for giving due recognition to IT related activities in the state of Nagaland.

He hoped that the younger generation will make good use of this technology and will become not only better individuals but also contribute more to national building. The chief minister also had video conference with DC and other officers of Peren district at the launching

programme. In his speech, minister IT&C P.Paiwang Konyak said that the department next move was to make Nagaland the next IT hub in South East Asia.

And to achieve this, the department has taken up various initiatives to meet the challenges in IT and eGovernance sector.

With the commissioning of first NII pilot project in the state, the minister expressed confidence that the state of Nagaland is now well on its way to become

the next IT hub of south East Asia.

The minister also informed that Nagaland is now ranked among the top one in e-district mission mode project along with six other states in the country.

Joint secretary ministry of Electronics & IT GoI Sanjiv Mittal IAS, in his address said the pilot project on NII was presently implemented in one district each in six other States.

However, he said Nagaland has earned the distinction

of being the first state to be ready with the necessary ICT infrastructure and to have it operationalised.

The project in the State covered seven blocks, 89 Gram Panchayats (GPs) and 311 government offices till GPs in Peren district and the task of deploying infrastructure has been fully accomplished, Mittal informed.

He informed that the BSNL towers have been utilised for mounting inwireless equipment for bank have connectivity and thanked the BSNL for their prompt cooperation and assistance. He was hopeful that the state would fully harness the infrastructure and deliver various services online at GPs level.

Chief secretary Pankaj Kumar in his brief note informed that NII was a part of the Digital India Initiative that seeks to integrate the network and to provide high speed connectivity upto panchayat level. Host of ministers, HoDs and others attended the launching programme. Commissioner and secretary IT&C K.D Vizo proposed vote of thanks.

AYO total bandh from 7 am to 3.30 pm Effective in Kohima, Medziphema & Chumukedima

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D I M A P UR , J A N 6 (NPN): Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has called for a total bandh on Saturday(January 7) with effect from 7 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. to be stringently enforced in Kohima, Medziphema and Chumukedima municipalities.

According to AYO the bandh has been called in view of the “volatile situation” that were developing out of the prevailing scenario. According to AYO, the bandh has been called and to be enforced in order to avoid any “unfortunate event on the final day of filing of nominations to the municipal elections.”

AYO said it upheld the majority view and sentiments of Naga public and also reiterated the resolutions of the APO that any person(s) attempting to file nomination “shall be ostracised as outcast from society by way of excommunication.”

It said even though nominations many have been filed in other districts headquarters, it will never allow the same to take

place in the above mentioned places.

AYO has informed that the bandh would be fully restricted and applied on all business establishments, pedestrians and vehicular movements except for medical purposes, paramilitary forces, district administration. While expressing regrets for the inconvenience to the genral public, AYO also issued the advisory to the general public against taking any unnecessary risk. AYO also appealed to all volunteers to wear traditional dress during the bandh.

KVC lauds candidates

Kohima village council (KVC) expressed gratitude to all different political parties and intending candidates in complying with the “election boycott call”

by Angami public organization (APO), KVC and various frontal organizations by not filing nominations till January 5.

KVC media cell said that the inspiration of unity and cooperation has been observed in four districts where nomination was “nil”. It expressed grate-

fulness to Almighty God for protecting from ugly incidents and untoward situations that may have occurred during the three days of nominations filing process. Media cell further said that commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of the Nagas are firmed and requested the intending candidates to continue to cooperate, by not participating in the Urban Local Bodies elections with 33% women reservation.

It further appealed for utmost cooperation in this present situation for better future so that the future of the coming up generations was not destroyed.

APO directs

Angami Public Organisation (APO) has reaffirmed on its decision that it would not allow any person to file nomination paper for the municipal elections till such time a mutual agreement protecting this right is reached. In this regard, APO president Vilhusa Seleyi directed that “those who have filed their nominations are advised to immediately withdraw the same.”

Governor appeals to NH, APO 286 file nominations for civic polls in 23 towns Dimapur, Jan 6 (NPN): Nagaland Gover nor P.B.Acharya had immediately responded to the fervent plea from the women leaders under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR) to intervene in the prevailing situation where all apex tribe organisations have objected to the holding of the municipal and town council polls under 33% women reservation before resolving the matter.

A Raj Bhavan communiqué, informed that the Governor invited Naga Hoho besides APO to discuss the issue. In the first meeting with Naga Hoho president P.Chuba Ozukum and federal secretary Elu Ndang, the Governor appealed to the Hoho and all others to “accommodate and understand the situation” and allow election to be held as any intimidation and threats and excommu-

nication were against the democratic spirit.

The Governor maintained that 33% reservation in municipal/town council elections should be allowed to proceed as per the law and people should be “broad minded” and instead all should whole heartedly support it.

In response NH president Chuba Ozukum informed the Governor that the Hoho executive has delegated respective tribal hohos to take decisions while suggesting that the state government also called on all tribal hohos for consultations and extend date for filing of nominations, in case it was possible under the Act. Since the date for filing nominations ends on January 7 the Governor appealed to all to abide by the rules and no untoward incident should take place.

In a meeting with APO president Dr.vilhusa Seleyi

and seven officer bearers, the Governor appealed to APO to follow the law and allow civic polls to go ahead since they were announced by the state government to protect and preserve the democratic ideals of Nagaland.

JACWR: In a press statement, received by this newspaper only on January 6, Joint Action Committee Women Reservation (JACWR) convenor Mrs. Abeiu Meru and Co-convenor Dr.Rosemary Dzuvichu drew the attention of the Governor and the state government to the prevailing situation of calls for boycott of the civic polls and threats and intimidation by some tribe organisations on intending candidate including women.

The two leaders reiterated that Naga women were not confronting or challenging men but only fighting for their rights guaranteed under

Kohima, Jan 6 (NPN): So far 286 candidates have filed their nomination papers to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections in 23 towns across the state, while 10 town councils including Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) remained nil.

According to a report from state election commission, out of total 47 candidates from Dimapur Municipal Council, 14 were women candidates including 9 NPF, 3 Independents and 2 BJP. In Phek Town Council out 10 candidates, one woman Independent, in Zunheboto Town Council 4 NPF women candidates filed nominatons, in Longleng Town Council the women candidates were 4 each from NPF and Independent, Tuli Town Council has 5 women candidates including 4 NPF (Cont’d on p-7) and one independent, in

Border fencing unacceptable: NSCN (I-M) D I M A P UR , J A N 6 (NPN): Coming out strongly against what it described as the “so called construction of international border fencing in the heart of Naga homeland in eastern Nagaland between India and Myanmar”, the NSCN (I-M) on Friday asserted that the territory of Nagas was in existence since time immemorial even before the formation of union of India and Burma (Myanmar).

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that the “overnight constructions of Berlin Wall” in the middle of nowhere was an extremely evil expression and an attempt not only to further divide Nagas’ land but also to segregate their aged old tradition, customs, economy and social relationship.

Reminding that the group had earlier also expressed its strong objection

to the construction of border fencing in southern part of Nagalim, the NSCN (I-M) said that Naga people have their own territory, customs, tradition, dialect, culture, long history and distinctive identities.

NSCN (I-M) stated that such artificial boundary fencing imposed upon the Naga people was against the will of the people and was gross violation of human rights.

Further, NSCN (I-M) said that despite all the atrocities, the oppression and the secret war waged upon the Nagas both in India and Myanmar, the group, in response to the wishes of the people for peace, engaged in political talks with government of India leading to the signing of Framework Agreement.

However, it said that now on the verge of final solution, the motive of construction of artificial

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border fencing initiated and funded by the government of India with the “reluctant Myanmar” along the Naga home land was highly questionable and unacceptable.

It asserted that Naga people have the right to maintain and protect their own territory, identity and their own social and political institution. “We shall no longer accept any policy to further divide the Naga family in the form of artificial boundary fencing between India and Myanmar,” the NSCN (I-M) stated, adding that the Nagas would defend their ancestral land at all cost.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e NSCN (I-M) cautioned that overriding and ignoring the will and interest of the people could raise unfavourable situation with heavy consequences and the sole responsibility would be borne by both India and Myanmar.

dari Town Council and in Mangkolemba Town Council only one woman from Dimapur municipal council 23 17 7 47 NPF has filed nomination.

Jalukie town council 6 6 Longkhim Town CounPeren town council 9 1 10 cil has also one woman InPhek town council 10 7 13 17 dependent candidate, Tobu Tseminyu town council 3 3 Town Council has 2 candiZunheboto town council 12 12 dates each from NPF and Longleng town council 12 4 16 Independent, East Dimapur Pfutsero town council 1 1 Town Council has 4 women Naginimora town council 9 9 NPF candidates, Tening Town Council has 3 women Tuli town council 9 1 10 NPF, Chozuba Town CounWokha town council 12 7 13 32 cil also 3 women NPF, in Mangkolemba town council 6 6 Shamator Town Council 7 Longkhim town council 1 1 2 women including 4 NPF, 1 Bhandari town council 8 1 8 17 BJP and 2 Independents and Tobu town council 9 3 12 in Meluri Town Council 2 Tizit town council 9 1 10 women candidates each in East Dimapur town council 11 11 NPF and Independent.

Tening town council 9 9 Meanwhile, hundreds of Chozuba town council 8 8 Angami Public Organizations volunteers guarded the Pungro town council 5 3 8 DC’s office main gate to preShamator town council 10 4 2 16 vent intending candidates Aboi town council 9 2 11 from filing nominations on Meluri town council 9 4 13 Friday. It may be mentioned Wokha Town Council 15 BJP and one independent, that municipal / town counwomen candidates filed 3 each from NPF and BJP cil in state has 350 wards in nominations including 13 filed nominations in Bhan- 32 towns.

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CMLOA reaffirms boycott Mon, Jan 6 (NPN): Chi and Mon Landowners Association (CMLOA) has rejected the assurance of the state government (demand would be resolve by April 30, 2017), instead reaffirmed to stick to its previous resolution to boycott the election to Mon Town Council (MTC). CMLOA said it appreciated the assurance of the government but since the issue remained unresolved for more than five decades, it was left with no option but to stick to its previous resolution.

Meanwhile, CMLOA volunteers have been deployed at the entrance of the DC Office Mon since January 3 to prevent candidates from filing nominations. Legislators from Mon district- CL John, Thongwang and Pohwang have also reportedly met with the leaders of CMLOA and persuaded them to call off the boycott. (Correspondent)

CNTC, constituent units form JCC

Dimapur, Jan 6 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) along with its three Dimapur-based constituent units -- Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD), Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) and Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) had a meeting on January 5, 2017at the Tourist Lodge Dimapur and formed a joint co-ordination committee (JCC) for the matter pertaining to the issue of the ULB elections and ongoing nomination of intending candidates.

In a press release, media cell CNTC stated that the meeting appointed ASTD president Subu Jamir as convener, WSH president Zheshito Swu and LHD vice chairman Lichio Kithan as co-conveners, LHD general secretary Renbo Ngullie as secretary and Western Sumi Youth Front general secretary Pekingto Zhimo and Ao Senden member Ozen Aier as joint secretaries.

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Kiphire CSOs agree to allow filing nominations Correspondent

Kiphire, Jan 6 (NPN): After through discussion, the civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kiphire on Friday have agreed to allow the intending candidates to file nominations for the ensuing Pungro town council election on the last date (January 7).

H o w e ve r, a s p e r the bond, the candidates would have to withdraw the nomination anytime when asked to by Kiphire CSOs. The decision was taken at the meeting attended by United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH), Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC), GBs of Kiphire and the intending candidates on Friday.

Earlier, the members of USLP, ESH and TTC

gathered at DC office compound Kiphire to prevent filing nominations on Friday.

Meanwhile, January 7 being the last date for filing nomination, ADC and RO Kiphire, Dr.Tinojongshi Chang, has issued an order restricting movement/ entry of public inside DC office compound Kiphire with certain limitation till the filing of nomination was completed.

14 file nomination in PTC

Fourteen candidates filed nomination papers for Pungro town Council (PTC) on Friday.

According to ADC Pungro, eight candidates from NPF and six Independents filed nomination for nine wards. It was also expected that more candidates to file nomination on the last day.

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CFC holds first prayer assembly

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima blessing the newly elected members of CFC.

from different parts of the diocese and for committing themselves to the Lord, with an intend of renewing and strengthening of Christian family life. He urged to bring the value of the gospel in the family through fear of God. Bishop also blessed newly elected unit members of CFC. Fr. Niesalhou Carolus, the Vicar General and the Parish priest of Cathedral parish spoke on the theme, ‘A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit, (Matthew

7:17-28). “You and I are the trees and our actions are the fruits,” he quoted. He urged the gathering to be producers of good fruits through their lives.

It may be mentioned that the aim of the movement is to help couples to grow in maturity as husband and wife, as brothers and sisters and as children of God to fulfill their primary vocation of raising up families under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God.

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TUENSANG, JAN 6 (NPN): Tuensang Village Citizen Union (TVCU) has strongly reaffirmed its earlier resolution to boycott the civic poll under Tuensang district.

President TVCU, H. Wongto in a press release maintained that if the government revoke the 33% women reservation and re-institute the taxation bill under Nagaland Municipal Act 2016, Tuensang Village Citizen Union strongly stand in protecting the Art. 371(A).

Therefore, Tuensang Village Citizen Union stated the intending candidates of Tuensang territory “should understand our Naga right stand.”

Tuensang Village Citizen Union further requested the intending candidates to adhere to the resolution adopted by the union and warned that individuals found violating the resolution would be asked to “quit” from Tuensang territory.

The two accused in custody.

DIMAPUR: In an operation at Chumukedima Town on January 4, troops of 41 Assam Rifles (AR) along with police personnel apprehended one suspected NSCN (I-M) member identified as ‘razuo peyu’ Meren Jamir (41) of NSCN (IM).

According to PRO IGAR (N), the operation was launched based on information regarding presence of an UG cadre carrying out extortion in Chumukedima Town.

Five extortion slip allegedly signed by Yashi Jamir, supervisor, Chumuke-

dima Area, UT, NSCN/ GPRN was recovered from the possession of the suspected NSCN (I-M) member.

In a similar operation on January 5 at Notun Basti, troops of 32 AR apprehended one alleged arms dealer identified as O. Meren Ao (39).

PRO IGAR (N) informed that one Pt 22 mm Pistol (country made) was recovered from his possession. Both the accused along with the seized items were handed over to the police, PRO added.

Unidentified dead body

33rd RSU general session held at Zelome DIMAPUR: Razeba Students’ Union (RSU) held its 33rd general session on December 30 at Zelome Village under the theme “Igniting Minds, Ensuring Future,” with director, Higher Education Nagaland, I. Alempokba, as chief guest.

In his speech, Alempokba advised the Razeba students to catch up with the rest of the world in the field of education. He said that an IAS should be produced from the community and encouraged the students to give their best and excel in any field they choose. Apart from education and academic pursuits, the chief guest also stressed on the importance of skills through which one can earn a livelihood even without being highly qualified.

He also advised the students not to target only government jobs but to focus in private sector as well. Alempokba further challenged the students to broaden their mindset; to break away from the ‘backK

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DC Dimapur informs: Deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome has informed all polling officials appointed for the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies Election that the first round of training would be held on January 12 in Dimapur Government College. The training schedule for presiding officer and 1st polling official will be from 11.a.m onwards and 1:30 p.m onwards for 2nd and 3rd polling officials. Further, the second and third phase training has been tentatively scheduled to be held on January 20 and 27 respectively.

Signal colony extends gratitude: Office of the Signal Colony on behalf of all the residents have expressed gratitude to the concerned authority for the much needed road repair works being carried out from Lhomithi Village junction to Signal Angami village gate.

ZGKD general meeting: Zhekiye Ghami Kuposhukulu Dimapur (ZGKD) has convened a general meeting on December 8 at 2 p.m at the residence of banker, Er.N.Shikaho Zhimomi. All the head of households have been asked to attend the meeting.

Kiphire DPDB meeting: Kiphire District Planning Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of January 2017 would be held on January 13 at 11 a.m. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

MCD informs: Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has informed all Muslims of Nagaland that the process of Haj Application for 2017 has started from January 2 and last date of submission of application by the N.E joint Haj committee should be January 24. Intending candidates for Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia under Nagaland quota have been requested to contact MCD’s Haj Religious Affairs subcommittee for any assistance. The subcommittee members are A. Hannan Tapadar (also member of N.E Haj Committee), Moulana Elias Ahmed, Jamal Uddin, Kurban Ahmed, Abu Tanvir and Nashir Hussain.

MCD working President A.Rahman, has informed that Haj application forms could be downloaded from ‘hajcommittee.gov in’ The applicants must have a valid Indian Passport issued on or before January 24 or a passport valid at least up to February 28, 2018, MCD stated.

Wokha DPDB meeting : Deputy commissioner and V/Chairman DPDB Wokha has informed all the Heads of Offices under Wokha District that Works Distribution for the Republic Day Celebration 2017 will be done during the DPDB Meeting. Hence, all concerned have been

requested to attend the meeting at DC’s Conference on January 9.

Zunheboto DPDB meeting: Monthly Zunheboto DPDB meeting for the month of January has been scheduled on January 97 at DC’s Conference hall. All members have been asked to take note and attend the meeting.

Peren DPDB meeting held: The first Peren District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the year 2017 was held on January 6 at DPDB conference hall under the chairmanship of SDO(c) Robin. After reviewing the last DPDB meeting minutes the board discussed the preparation of the forthcoming Republic Day celebration. The board also resolved that there would be mass social work on January 17 at multi disciplines outer sports complex.

DC Zbto appoints RO,ARO: As per the direction of the State Election Commission, Nagaland, deputy commissioner, Zunheboto, T. Roy IAS has appointed ADC, Nungsangmenla Imchen as Returning Officer (RO) and SDO(C), Warren Holohon Yepthomi, SDO(C) as Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for Zunheboto Town Council.

DC Dmu convenes: Deputy commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome has convened 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 26th January 2017. All Heads of Department and Administrative officers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

RO CTC notifies on nomination: Returning Officer (RO), Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) Thungbemo Patton has notified that nomination papers for CTC election may be delivered to RO/ARO at Office of the Chumukedima Town Council or Office of the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Conference Room from January 3 between 11 a.m to 3 p.m on any day (other than public holiday) and not later than the January 7 up to 3 p.m under Provision of Rule 21 of the Nagaland Municipal Election Rules 2003.

ABC convenes: The Platinum Jubilee’s Planning Committee and Construction Committee of Amahator Baptist Church (ABC) has convened a general meeting on January 19 at Amahator Village. Agendas for the Platinum Jubilee would be discussed besides donation call time. All citizens and believers of Amahator village have been informed to attend the meeting positively.

Earlier welcome speech was delivered by Marcus Mengukhrietuo, special songs and choreography were presented by Kelhoulezo Crystal, Dziesetuonuo Edith and sister and from SFC Rosüma and testimonies were also shared by couples.

Altogether 80 members belonging to different units, Handmaids of the lord, Servants of the Lord, and Single for Christ, from Kohima, Rüsoma, Phesama and Lazami participated in DIMAPUR: One unidenit the programme. tified male (nonlocal), aged around 50 yrs, who was found unconscious near railway colony Dimapur on December 12, has passed away on January 4 at District Hospital and istries and Departments (in police are looking for ingroup or separately); will formation to establish the pray for all the Regions and their workers (in group and identity of the deceased.

According to ADCP/ separately); will pray for the prisoners mentioning their PRO Dimapur Police, names; will pray for the there have been no claimsick and orphans mention- ants for the dead body and ing their names; will pray the deceased is kept in the for the Prime Minister of morgue on completion of India Narendra Modi and necessary formalities.

Relatives or any perthe Indian Interlocutor, sons with information in R.N. Ravi, mentioning their names in a special this regard can contact way; will pray for all the East Police Station, DiIndian Leaders, especially mapur.

MPs; pray for all the Naga legislators and Members of Indian Parliament; will pray for Naga students and civil societies/organizations mentioning their names and leaders’ names ; wIII pray for all the Church bodies by mentioning their names; wlll pray for the pastors, missionaries, theological colleges and their students; wiII pray for the government bureaucrats; will pray for Indian Army and paramilitary forces; will pray for goodwill of the neighbouring communities and many more.

In this regard, CNC has extended invitation to whoever receives this notice to come and attend the service. Have been requested to add the prayer items In their Sunday worship As part of its corporate social responsibility and to beautify Dimapur city, the area around Tragopan hotel traffic point was repaired and black-topped by the proprietor of M.S. Multi Builders Howoto Jakhalu. service.

AR apprehend suspected NSCN CNC to observe ‘special (I-M) member, arms dealer prayer day’ on January 8 DIMAPUR: Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) will be observing January 8 (Sunday) as special prayer day for the Naga Nation at CHQ Hebron from 8 a.m and invitation has been extended to all.

In a press note, general secretary CNC, Rev. Seksim Kasar, said prayer will be the main feature of the program.

According to Rev. Kasar, some core prayer Items for the special prayer day will be: pray for the collective Leaders, gen. (rtd) Kholi and Th. Muivah and all the members of the collective leadership mentioning their names one by one; the CNC ordained ministers will lay their hands on the heads of our leaders who are present in the service (calling them to the altar one by one) and pray and pronounce blessing according to the Bible; will pray for all the leaders/ workers who are on duty in distant places (by mentioning their names); will pray for Heads of the departments, calling out their names one alter another (including NSWON and Widows’ Federation); will pray for Lungvibu and all Unit Commanders, by mentioning their names one after another; will pray for Min-

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5th BMVBT HELD

Longsa Village Students’ Union Wokha organized an event ‘Work and Earn’ on 5th Jan. 2017 under the theme ‘Dignity of Labour’ to spread awareness amongst the student’s community.

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I.Alempokba speaking at the RSU general session.

ward’ tag and advised the students inculcate the habit of reading books.

He also emphasised on the importance of preserving one’s culture. Earlier the programme was chaired by Vipany Krome.

Sapulu Krocha and Siivilu Venuh were the comperes on the event. Rev.Fr. Patrick Neikhalo Rume invoked God’s blessings while welcome address was delivered by Zelome VCC, Zunyo Zholia. Presidential

address was rendered by

by Tho-o Shupao. Special songs by Dovine Venuh and Khrurhiilu Rhi, cultural dance by Zelome Youth society were the highlights of the function.

Later, vote of thanks was said by Vitulu Domeh and benediction by TBC pastor Neingulie Leho.

Meanwhile, the new team of office bearers headed by Medovi Rhi as president was dedicated by ZBC pastor, Dizii Shupao.

Parl. Secy LRD & Excise B.S.Nganlang (7th from right) and Y.M.Yollow Parl.Secy CAWD (3rd from left) along with the winners

The 5 Lt. S. Bangjak Memorial Volley Ball Trophy Organised by Yongnyah Hongnyu Student’s Union was held 15th to 17th December 2016 at Yongnyah village. The Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, LRD & Excise B.S.Nganlang Phom was the Chief Guest on the opening Day and Y.M Yollow, Parliamentary, Secretary, CAWD on the final day. All together 15 Clubs under Longleng District participated for the coveted BMVBT trophy.

NMC Club, Longleng town took the trophy while YHSU bagged second and Phamji Club third respectively. The best player was awarded to Mr. Atuck from NMC Club and best Team title Eastern Club Yongshei village.

The BMVBT is an annual event organised by the YHSU to in honour and loving memory of Lt. S. Bangjak Phom, who was First President of YHSU and also Former Minister. Organisers say "Thank you" to all Group, Individual well wishers for support through various means towards successful conduct of the trophy. ( P. BONGLEI ) General Secretary K-0031 th

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The Kohima Alibalar Telongjem would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Moamenla L., daughter of Mr.Lolenkaba Jamir & Mrs. Yarmongla Pongen for achieving the post of Assistant Geologist, Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), 2016.

KAT wishes success in her future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/ I.Akumla Kichu, President Yangerjungla Jamir, Secretary Kohima Alibalar Telongjem Kohima Alibalar Telongjem K

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DIMAPUR: Couples for Christ (CFC), an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement, whose call is to renew and strengthen Christian values in the life of couples, held its first ever prayer assembly at Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima on January 6.

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima in his address appreciated Marcus and Vincent for pioneering the movement in the Diocese Kohima, and congratulated the leaders of this movement who came

TVCU reaffirm to boycott civic polls

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State ‘Battling Against the Wave’ book released

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q . : Is the Modi govt’s decision to advance b u d g e t t o Ja n u a r y another political ploy?

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WEATHER FORECAST January 7

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Agartala Nice with plenty of sunshine

26 11

Aizawl

Nice with plenty of sunshine 22 6

Guwahati Sunshine Imphal

24 9

Nice with plenty of sunshine 22 6

Itanagar Mostly sunny and pleasant

21 9

Shillong

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Azo speaking at the PSU general conference. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 6 (NPN): MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu on Friday urged upon the Naga youth to be agents of change instead of waiting for it saying they should strive for self-employment and become their own masters which would contribute to the overall economy of the state.

Addressing at the one day seminar during the 58th General Session of Phek Students’ Union (PSU) at Phek village community hall as inaugural speaker, Azo lauded the villagers and students for initiating changes in the programme and systems of the conferences for conducting without chief guest where, only speakers and resource persons were invited to speak on career guidance and confidence building.

He challenged the students saying, ”if you can’t find a job, then create one yourself ” and added that the need of the hour for every young Naga was to become an employer and not an employee as one should no longer depend on the Government for employment.

Azo highlighted that the private sector or entrepreneurship was the key

driver for job creation and can provide the best solution to the challenge of unemployment and poverty in the state.

On the state’s rising unemployment crisis and the surging need for jobs and employment, Azo asserted that a solution would be impossible without help from the private sector.

In his concluding remark, Azo called for a change in mindset saying one must abandon the mentality that life was all about securing a government job and encouraged the gathering to venture out from their comfort zones and aggressively seek entrepreneurship or the corporate world which promises scopes that are much bigger, broader and a much brighter future prospect.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Kuthovo.

DIMAPUR: “Battling Against the Wave,” a book penned by sixteen-year-old Lanunechetla Longchar was released on December 29 by Dimapur Government College (DGC) principal Akok Walling during Chungtia Students Union (CSU) platinum jubilee celebration.

“Battling Against the Wave” takes readers through an influential journey. Much of the memoir explores how physical and spiritual warfare can severely impact a student, sometimes driving them towards compromising with their dreams and aspirations. The book gives an honest glimpse into how young people may silently face different struggles and how one can overcome them. The book would be available in Dimapur at OM Book Store and Modern Book Store, Crossword in Kohima, Eastern Book Depot and Connect in Mokokchung.

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DIMAPUR: Ralana Area Students Union (RASU) held its 50th general conference on December 2729 at New Ralan Village hosted by New Ralan Students Union, under the theme “honouring our past-creating our future” with MLA Mmhonlumo kikon as inaugural session

chief guest, valedictory chief guest NSF president Subenthung kithan and associate professor (economics) MTC Wokha Dr. K. Zumomo Ovung as the theme speaker.

At the conference RASU also elected its new office bearers for the tenure of 2017-18 led by Nchumt-

hung tungoe as president, Bobenthung humtsoe as general secretary, Sorenthung humtsoe as speaker.

RASU also extend gratitude to all the jubilee committees, seniors, host village, and all the govt job holders for their valuable contribution and making the jubilee a grand success.

Chief Minister, T R Zeliang Friday paid a rich tribute to his old friend, K V Pusa who died on January 2. CM laid a wreath at the grave of former member of AICC Pusa a Viswema village today. He also met the bereaved family members and conveyed condolences on behalf of the state Government and his family.

Junior section of 7-9 years attending a workshop on the second day of Children Festival 2017 Friday jointly organized by Kids Worship Centre (KWC) and Kings Kids International (YWAM) at Maple Tree School Dimapur. (NP)

Demonetization: NPYC demands White Paper

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KOHIMA, JAN 6 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) demanded a ‘White Paper’ to expose the truth behind demonetization stating that demonetization policy was total flop since the system was placed without thorough consultation with the RBI. Addressing media persons this afternoon at Congress Bhavan NPYC president Vilhousielie Kenguruse also questioned the prime minister of India how much black money has been unearthed since November 8 2016, what was the loss of economy to the nation on account of demonetization, loss of jobs and livelihoods since the policy has been announced and how many lives have been lost due to demonetization.

Also NPYC asked why the central government why it has not paid any compensation to the families of the deceased and what was the process of consultation and preparedness followed prior to the implementation of demonetization.

Fur ther the NPYC queried why were experts, economists or the RBI not consulted before unleashing this draconian policy upon the people and wither the government place the names of all persons, institutions, and entities that deposited Rs.25 Lakh or more in bank accounts in the six months preceding the November 8 2016.

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The youth wing has demanded that all charges on digital transactions should be abolished and that the rate of rations distributed under the PDS system should be halved for the period of a year under the provisions of Food Security Act. In addition to that NPYC demanded that a special one-time bonus of 20% should be provided over and above the MSP of all Rabi crops, Rs. 25,000 should be deposited in the account of a least one woman belonging to each BPL family as compensation for the immense suffering caused to women due to demonetization.

Further, NPYC said the number of guaranteed work days and the wage rate under MGNREGA should be doubled for a period of one year and that the government should organize a special drive to identify and register all those who have lost jobs since November 8, 2016, and provide them compensation at the applicable minimum wage rate for a time period extending up to March 31 2017.

NPYC stated that an Income Tax and Sales tax rebate of 50% should be given to small shopkeepers and businesses and that the Central government should compensate the State governments for the loss of revenue incurred on account of this exemption.

The president also asked the state government to re-think over the policy since 90% of the state total population belong to rural areas and were not aware of the situation.

The letter was forwarded through the commissioner Nagaland.

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Sarbananda Sonowal along with Atul Bora lights the inaugural lamp at the 4th Assam International AgriHorticultural Show. (PTI)

Guwahati, Jan 6 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today emphasised the use of advanced scientific technologies to enhance agricultural production in the state.

“I urge the farmers of the state to take a pledge to adopt new scientific methods of farming for strengthening their economic condition,” Sonowal said while inaugurating the Fourth Assam Interna-

tional Agri-Horticultural Show here.

He called for focus on scientific study of soil and asked the agriculture department to support farmers with valuable inputs for increasing their production without disturbing the ecological balance.

“We want to grow economically without destroying the ecology. Assam government will give priority to organic farming to maintain the ecological

Manipur court holds exminister’s son guilty of murder Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 6: A sessions court on Friday pronounced Nongthombam Ajay, the son of former Congress minister and currently BJP leader N. Biren, guilty of the murder of a youth Irom Roger.

The sentence hearing has been fixed on January 11. Irom Roger son of Irom Lokendro was allegedly shot dead after a road rage along the Tiddim road on March 20, 2012 during the Yaoshang festival at Ghari.

“Accused Nongthonbam Ajay Meitei is convicted under section 304 Part-II of the IPC and under section 27 of the Arms Act,” the court of District and session Judge Imphal West, M Manjokumar Singh pronounced today.

While pronouncing its verdict, the court directed the jail superintendent to produce the accused in the same court on January

11, the day on which the sentence hearing for the case fixed.

The court also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigating the case to hand over the accused to the Superintendent of Central Shajiwa Jail. CBI booked Ajay under IPC section concerning murder and arms act and after hearing to the charge-sheet submitted by the CBI, the district and session judge conducted the final hearing in the first week of December.

Earlier, four other coaccused who were allegedly involved in the case have been discharged by an order of the same court in May 2012 on the ground that the charges submitted by the CBI before the court lacks sufficient evidence.

Ajay, who was out on bail in the case, was present in the court while the court pronounced its verdict.

balance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also outlined his vision of making North East India an organic hub,” he said.

The state government has recently launched the Chief Minister’s Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana to double the farm economy in the state by investing Rs 1.2 crore in each revenue village and in the next five years, around Rs 30,000 crore would be invested in 24,000 revenue villages under this scheme.

The Chief Minister said the government was committed to strengthen the agriculture sector to attract the new generation to take it up as a calling and assured the farmers that Minimum Support Price of their production would be ensured. Sonowal asked Assam Agricultural University and agricultural scientists to discover new variety of seeds that can be harvested twice during the post monsoon season, considering the limitation of cultivation period in the state which was affected by recurrent floods.

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Look out notice issued by M’laya Police against MLA S h i llo ng, Jan 6 (PTI): The Meghalaya Police have issued a look out notice to nab absconding Independent legislator Julius Dorphang who was wanted in a sex racket involving a 14 year-old girl.

The police have also requested their counterparts in neighbouring states to share information as a man-hunt has begun to nab the legislator who supports the ruling Congress.

“We have issued a look out notice and we have also conducted raids in many places frequented by the man,” SP City Vivek Syiem told PTI. Several raids have been conducted within the state and even in Assam last evening, which turned futile, he said.

A joint raid was conducted last evening by the state police along with Assam Police in Hatigaon area where the legislator frequented, but they did not find him there, a police officer who was part of the raid, said.Dorphang, who previously founded a militant organisation and surrendered in 2007, went into hiding after the

police booked him under section 366 (A) of the IPC and registered a case with section 3(a)/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and under section 5 of the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act. The sex racket came to light after an employee of a guest house owned by senior Congress leader and state Home Minister H D R Lyngdoh’s son was arrested for pimping the victim last month.

The victim was rescued from near the guest house and brought to the police station where she named all those involved in the racket.

Five of the eight people, including four women named in separate FIRs, have been arrested till date.

On January 4, a local court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Dorphang, following which the man hunt began.

Meanwhile, women activists here have demanded that the Chief Minister drop Lyngdoh from his cabinet to allow a free and fair trial.

G UWA H ATI , Jan 6 (Agencies): Ousted from power by BJP, a bitter People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) said the political instability in Arunachal Pradesh would have a bearing on the saffron party’s poll prospects in Manipur.

The leaders of PPA said the events in the frontier state were a setback for regional parties that make up the

North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA).

The NEDA is a BJPled platform comprising non-Congress regional parties. While no party from Manipur is part of the alliance, Naga People’s Front (NPF) is. The NPF expects to do well in the Naga-dominated areas of Manipur.

The PPA, on the other hand, is yet to take a deci-

sion on whether it would remain in close contact with BJP as part of the alliance.

“Whatever happened in Arunachal Pradesh is not good for NEDA. The regional parties and BJP must work together. If there is mistrust, NEDA’s purpose will not be served,” PPA chairman Kamen Ringu said.

“If BJP retains this tendency (of capturing power

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Motto : “ Knowledge Empreinte Ascendency”

IMPHAL, Jan 6: After merger with the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) Friday wrote to the chairman of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) to delist KNLF from the list of groups under Suspension of Operation (SoO).

KNLF is one of the constituents of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) under suspension of operation truce with the Centre and state governments.

On Januar y 1 last Hemkholun @ Helun Haokip, chairman of KNLF met UKLF leaders at Sugnu in Chandel district and formally agreed to merge with UKLF in the larger interest of the Kuki society.

Informing this, the KNLF chairman wrote to the JMG not to mention KNLF or use the name KNLF from this day forward for any of their cadres’ activities as the KNLF stands dissolved in the public’s eyes.

“Please no longer entertain anyone who claims to represent KNLF in JMG meetings too,” it added.

In addition to the one published on 5/01/17, the YVSU sincerely wishes to thank and acknowledge the following individuals, groups and organizations for their financial contribution during the YVSU Golden Jubilee Celebration.

1. Yanthamo Village Council (VDB) : Rs. 2,00,000/2. Shri. Y. Patton, Minister (Home) : Rs. 1,50,000/3. Children, Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren of Lt. Renzamo Odyuo & Lt. Chumchano Odyuo : Rs. 1,00,000/4. Shri. Khonthungo Kikon & family : Rs. 70,000/5. Shri. N. Yanbemo Ezung & family : Rs. 30,000/6. Renchan Ren Yinga, Yanthamo : Rs. 30,000/7. Shri. Jonah Kikon brothers & Sisters : Rs. 25,000/8. Shri.Mhao Ngullie & family : Rs. 20,000/9. Yanthamo Village students’ Union : Rs. 17,110/10. Wokha Town Yanthamo Eloe Khumshum : Rs. 12,000/11. Shri. Zubemo Ngullie & family : Rs. 10,000/12. Shri. Y.Nchumbemo Ngullie & family : Rs. 10,000/13. Smt. Soyingbeni Lotha (Kma) : Rs. 10,000/14. Shri. Motsuthung Ezung, Secretary to the Govt of Nagaland : Rs. 10,000/15. Shri. R. Phyobemo Odyuo, Rtd. Dy. Director I&C : Rs. 10,000/16. Wokha Town Yanthamo Ekhung : Rs. 10,000/17. Dimapur Nkonjan Yanthamo Ekhung : Rs. 10,000/18. Nyiro Range Students' Union : Rs. 10,000/19. Senthanro Club Yanthamo : Rs. 9,000/20. Yanthamo Baptist Church : Rs. 5,000/21. Smt. Mhonchumi Patton (Wka Town) : Rs. 5,000/22. Shri. Aremo Ezung : Rs. 5,000/23. Shri. C. Mhonbemo Ngullie : Rs. 5,000/24. Shri. N.Yanithung Ngullie, EAC : Rs. 5,000/25. Shri. Orhyumomo Kikon, HM GHS Nyiro : Rs. 5,000/Further, we wish to acknowledge the efforts, valuable contributions and concern of all the assigned committees, individuals and well wishers that have led to the grand success of the event. Though we are unable to mention you all by name it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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through the back door), other regional parties in other states will also be worried,” said PPA chief Kahfa Bengia.

Diphu, Jan 6: Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang laid the foundation stone of farmers’ hostel and training center at Tumpreng Agriculture Department’s Seed Farm. The hostel and the training center will be constructed at an estimate amount of Rs.4 crore and is funded under RKVY 2016-17. The project is expected to become functional within 6 months.

The CEM was accompanied by MLA Dr. Mansing Rongpi, executive member of agriculture department Mongalsing Timung, veterinary board chairman Ditolal Hasnu, district agriculture officer Mohesh Rajbonshi and others.

During a short meeting, Dr. Mansing Rongpi said that agriculture is the best source of livelihood for farmers in the hill areas. While reminding the farmers of the suitable factors for agricultural activities, Dr.Rongpi said that farmers get abundant produce without even using fertilizers. He also highlighted on the need to adopt scientific method in farming to attain self sufficiency.

MPC observes 42nd foundation day

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IMPHAL, Jan 6: The 42nd foundation of Manipur Press Club was held Friday at the club’s premises with state chief secretary Oinam Nabakishore Singh as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, the chief secretary called on the media fraternity to give more emphasis in investigative journalism.

The chief guest asserted that journalism in the state is evolving day by day and that standard of journalism is developing both in print and electronic media.

The chief secretary appealed media fraternity to give more emphasis in subject specialization like investigative journalism. He urged concerned people to develop Smart Phone Apps that will enable users to keep themselves informed with local news.

Commissioner of Information K Radhakumar said that “the need of the hour is objective assessment in reporting.” He also highlighted on the role of media in a society and its crucial role in a conflict ridden state like Manipur where several problems plagued the society.

Also speaking on the occasion, Director General of Manipur Police LM Khaute highlighted on the relation between police and media persons. He said both police and media need to work together for a better society.

State police department is committed for the welfare and security of media persons in Manipur, he added.

It may be mentioned here that Manipur Press Club was established on January 6, 1975.

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Dearest Amu Nizuto !

For you, our beautiful, little (boy), we have a very special birthday wish: May your 2nd birthday and every day of your life be as wonderful as you are to us. At 2, you’re twice as adorable and precious as you were a year ago. Happy 2nd birthday!

Loving Mom & Dad.

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Ino/Inoli N. Khehoto Chishi, Hd. GB Lokobomi Kibono chuqu-kusho kutotsu ani eno alaghami kumtsu akighi lo ighino sutsu peni ke pithi ani.

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Mamata seeks Modi’s ouster; ‘national govt’ under Advani

KOLKATA, JAN 6 (PTI): Locked in a bitter feud with the Centre over demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today sought resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and mooted a “national government” headed

by BJP veteran L K Advani, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley or Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

The TMC supremo, who has declared an all out war against the Modi dispensation over demonetisation and arrest of her party MPs in chit fund scam, sought President Pranab Mukherjee’s intervention to “save the country from Narendra Modi”.

“All opposition parties should forget their differences and come together to save the nation.

“It’s high time the President intervened and saved the country. That person (Modi) can’t lead the nation. He should step down. There should be a national government,” she said, suggesting the names of Advani, Jaitley and Singh to replace Modi.

She appreciated Mukherjee’s yesterday’s statement that demonetisation could lead to a temporary slowdown of the economy.

“I have never seen such a vindictive government at the Centre. They are breaking age-old institutions like the Planning Commission and others. They are breaking the backbone of the government,”

Justice Katju tenders apology in apex court NEW DELHI, JAN 6 (PTI): Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju today tendered unconditional apology for contemptuous remarks in his blog to the apex court which was accepted by it and the contempt proceedings closed.

The order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Ranjan Gogoi and U U Lalit which accepted the apology and decided to close the contempt proceedings against the former judge.

“In view of the apology tendered, which has been verified, we close the instant contempt proceedings,” it said.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhawan, appearing for Justice Katju, read from the reply tendering the apology. Justice Katju was earlier granted exemption from personal appearance.

Bengal we are trying to retrieve BIFR companies and the Centre wants to close them down,” she said.

BIFR was an agency of the Government of India under Ministry of Finance whose objective was to determine sickness of industrial units and to assist in reviving those that may be viable and shutting down the others.

On 1 June, 2016, the Government of India closed it and established National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses State Tribunal (NCLAT).

Government officials as State Finance Minister Amit Mitra(L) looks on, in Kolkata on Friday. (PTI)

she told reporters.

The Chief Minister claimed West Bengal had lost Rs 5,500 crore following demonetisation and accused the Centre of “letting loose a reign of terror” on Opposition parties.

A combative Banerjee also dared the BJP leaders to “touch her” when she visits the party-ruled Jharkhand.

“Two of my ministers and party leaders will visit Jharkhand and meet the tribal whose land has been forcibly taken away by the state government. After they come back and give me a report, I will visit Jharkhand. They (BJP) have said they will beat me up, If I visit a BJP-ruled state. I want to see if they can even touch me,” Banerjee said.

Her comments followed BJP general secretary Kailash

Vijayvargiya’s recent warning to the TMC to “mend its ways or face consequences” after a string of attacks on party offices and leaders following the arrest of Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamool Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha, in a chit fund scam case.

Vijayvargiya had wondered whether TMC MPs and even Mamata Banerjee would be able to go around the country and enter New Delhi if his party started protesting against them.

Mamata alleged that the Centre wanted to close down companies whose possible revival was being looked at by Board for Indistrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR).

“Yesterday I received a letter in which it has been indicated that it wants to close down BIFR companies. In

Trinamool Congress will launch a three-day nationwide agitation against Centre’s demonetisation exercise, party vice-president and MP Mukul Roy said today.

All state units would be organising demonstrations against demonetisation from January 9 to 11 in various parts of the country and protests would be held in Assam too, Roy told reporters in Guwahati. In Assam, a demonstration would be held on January 11 as a part of the scheduled agitation. Several central party leaders were also scheduled to participate in the demonstration and address the protesters, he added. In a sudden move on November 8, the central government had announced to demonetise high-value currency notes.

Shiv Sena sharpens attack on Centre, says ‘worst in 10,000 yrs’

MUMBAI, JAN 6 (PTI): In a stinging attack on the NDA Government over demonetisation, key ally Shiv Sena today described it as the “worst regime in 10,000 years” and said the BJP leaders are living in fool’s paradise to think that the exercise would eradicate black money after putting even women to great difficulty.

Referring to the report of a woman removing her top clothes in angst in front of the RBI regional office in Delhi after failing to get a few junked notes exchanged, Sena said the plight of the hapless mother looked like a “government sponsored Nirbhaya tragedy.”

“We want to ask the Chief Minister (of Maharashtra), whose side are you on; demonetisation or this helpless woman...If the government cannot see and understand the suffering of this woman, then such a

ruthless and deaf regime would not have been in existence in the last 10,000 years,” the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’. “When a woman in distress sits on a street in Delhi and condemns the government, it is like government sponsored Nirbhaya tragedy,” it said.

The Sena said the victim has brought out the stifled sufferings and anger of women on the streets.

“If you term the act of this woman as nationalism, you need a Talibani doctor to treat your brains. Such atrocities against women happen only in Talibani regimes,” the Sena said.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for supporting the demonetisation, the ally said if the CM’s stomach does not churn on seeing the plight of this woman, then he is a “helpless person.”

The Sena said the BJP is living in a fool’s paradise thinking that demonetisation has ended the menace of black money while the truth is that the decision has caused distress to middle class, poor and jobless people. Two days ago, a woman, who was carrying her son along, removed her top clothes in angst in front of the RBI regional office in Delhi after she was unable to get a few junked currency notes exchanged.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 31 Dimapur, Saturday, January 7, 2017

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verything that is happening in India and in the political arena does attract serious attention of right thinking and concerned Indian citizens who are not taken in by the high voltage and hype- managed news in all Indian media but who have reserve their God given right to objectively analyse the situation. The government’s effective counter-campaign in support of demonetisation vis-à-vis the rising resentment at the ground level from lakhs of ordinary citizens is unfortunate. The Indian media has show little stomach to stand firm in taking on government policies as corporate owners understand which side the bread is buttered. For whatever reasons, many people including non-NDA chief ministers like Nitish Kumar seriously believe that demonetisation is good as it is meant to crackdown on black money, terror funding and tax evasion etc. It is like the story in Panchatantra where a man trying to get rid of a crocodiles in a pond by draining out the water. The fishes in the pond were breathing 85% of reduced water but convinced themselves it was for their good and after new rain comes they would lived happily ever after. Unfortunately, the crocodiles were living comfortably in the land and were also waiting for the next rain. Modi’s sudden ban instantly meant that 86 percent of all the cash in circulation in India was no longer considered legal tender, which means that businesses could refuse to accept those bills as a form of payment.

The Indian economy simply runs on cash, where it involved between 90 and 98 percent of all transactions in India. The government’s counterpropaganda just like the panchatantra effect appears to have worked where people in UP who will be going to elections, have overwhelmingly (70%) said demonetisation is good. While trying to win more support (give and take) it appears the those troublesome ones would be visited by the CBI or ED under the present environment that has shown the resurgence of the inspector raid raj. Why the media has not unleashed a vitriolic attack against the government as they did against the then UPA government Dr.Manmohan Singh? Is it because the Congress has the weakest propaganda machine and allowed itself to be painted as totally corrupt? The series of raids conducted under the guise of netting offenders, black money etc don’t hold much water since it appears that all the bad people are in the opposition and all the good are in the ruling. The opposition has failed to fight back and left to fend for themselves. It is advantage the Modi government. Next, the proposal to have the annual union budget( probably merged with the railway budget) from February 1,2017 is also questionable since elections would be held after few days in some states. Either due to lack of foresight or because of clever political calculations the Modi government has put the Election Commission in an inconvenient situation where it has been called upon to intervene and decide — for the first time —whether it can, and should, postpone a budget. Since the proposal is of recent origin and since the demonetisation effect needs to be reflected till after February 2017, it would serve the nation’s interest if the budget is presented by end of February 2017.

DailyDevotion Worship

He moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. —Genesis 12:8 Worship is giving God the best that He has given you.

Be careful what you do with the best you have. Whenever you get a blessing from God, give it back to Him as a love-gift. Take time to meditate before God and offer the blessing back to Him in a deliberate act of worship.

If you hoard it for yourself, it will turn into spiritual dry rot, as the manna did when it was hoarded (see Exodus 16:20). God will never allow you to keep a spiritual blessing completely for yourself. It must be given back to Him so that He can make it a blessing to others.

Bethel is the symbol of fellowship with God; Ai is the symbol of the world. Abram “pitched his tent” between the two. The lasting value of our public service for God is measured by the depth of the intimacy of our private times of fellowship and oneness with Him. Rushing in and out of worship is wrong every time— there is always plenty of time to worship God. Days set apart for quiet can be a trap, detracting from the need to have daily quiet time with God. That is why we must “pitch our tents” where we will always have quiet times with Him, however noisy our times with the world may be. There are not three levels of spiritual life— worship, waiting, and work. Yet some of us seem to jump like spiritual frogs from worship to waiting, and from waiting to work. God’s idea is that the three should go together as one. They were always together in the life of our Lord and in perfect harmony. It is a discipline that must be developed; it will not happen overnight.

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I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts. ~ John Locke

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, January 7, 2017

Post-mortem

Nagas thinking capability reduced to 33% C onsidering that the DAN Government is now hellbent on conducting the ULB election with 33% women reservation at all cost, it is a futile exercise to be carrying out further discussion on the subject. Be that as it may...what needs to be said is being said with all sincerity for the sake of record. So here goes: It is a great pity that the ‘great’ Naga race has reached a refined level of professionalism in being able to multiply and compound our problems rather than solving them. The present Government seem to be in a great hurry when it should rationally be going slow and do just the opposite when it ought to be in a hurry to right certain wrongs within its management system. The opposition-less Chief Minister has been very wilfully proficient in confusing his Cabinet ‘colleagoose’ with ‘money talk’ advantages for ULB being put in place for future harvest and has successfully reduced their general thinking capability to 33% along with him. Reasoning has gone beyond salvage. The subject of women reservation ought not to be as complicated as it has been made out to be if we simply follow the chronological evolution of our past customary practices to that of the present. A clear dividing line between relevance and irrelevance emerges without confusion. Let us try and take a step at a time: 1. During the headhunting times of our ancestors, their most important subject would have centred on “survival” and “security” of the community. Physical prowess would have then been placed at its ultimate premium and women as the weaker sex, would have necessarily been out of tune or irrelevant within their prevalent circumstance. This however did not in any way imply that women were considered an unimportant part of the community.

Let me roughly qualify the customary status of the importance women occupied during the headhunting era which also cannot necessarily be translated to that of an ‘equal status to men’ yet nevertheless a very important and indispensable part of the social hierarchy. Most tribes would customarily have their warriors honourably adorn themselves only with artefacts acquired by them in warfare or hunting...like the hornbill feathered headgear

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and such like, magnifying the skill and valour of the wearer. Now all of us notice a small woven basket adorned with long hair hanging from the waistline as part of a warrior’s attire. In our ancestral parlance, that long hair literally represented the real scalps of women proudly being displayed.

At the face value of hearing this, the taking of a woman’s head would immediately conjure up a picture of cowardice rather than bravery...but the reality would explain the significance of this honourable distinction. Women and children were the most protected beings of the community and the bravest of the accomplished brave warriors would stand guard for their protection at all trying times including the times of village invasion. Any enemy warrior able to breach this protective shield and get a woman’s scalp had to be extraordinarily talented. See the picture? If this does not also aptly describe the important status of women...what will? Women were left out from the Council of Elders not for any other reason of male chauvinistic discrimination but because a pastime such as ‘headhunting’ was obviously way out of their league by virtue of their physical limitation. Today we are not discussing headhunting. We are talking of “development and progress” which has more to do with brains than brawn. Therefore women are now absolutely relevant to join any kind of Council.

The traditional custom or customary ‘law’ of our past is not only redundant but undesirable in the spheres of mankind’s common pursuit for happiness and progress. Our present circumstance therefore logically dictates the need for change of our customary law. Why fight the obvious?

2. This brings us to the question as to whether Article 371 (A), which pointedly provide adequate legal protection for our Customary Law and practices, is being violated or not? On the one hand, the simple logical argument that is bound to follow is that...if we go ahead with the 33% reservation of women in ULB election without amending our prevalent customary law...which has thus far given no space to women in any formal Council in the past...it rightly or wrongly is in contravention of the existing customary law without doubt. It therefore amounts to an arbitrary violation of our own customary law duly protected by

Article 371 A by our own shortsighted opposition-less Nagaland Legislative Assembly without due process of legal amendment of our customary law in question.

Tomorrow our adversaries would get a valid point of argument to say that the first violation of our customary law did not happen with them but with ‘stupid us’ as the villains and they then will be at liberty to wilfully dilute the essence of Article 371 A when it suits their purpose. On the other hand, if we follow the rational route of FIRST amending our customary law that has become obsolete or out of tune with our present through customary amendment process by nobody else but our customary courts, the Constitutional empowerment of Article 371 A will remain as effective as it was meant to be. If this simple uncomplicated explanation is still not understood...

God help us all!

3. I would sincerely believe it is within our control to reset the clock in order even at this late hour. Postpone the ULB election process for a while and have a collective coordinated dialogue with all the Tribal Apex Hohos along with the DB/VC Courts in tandem to first tackle and address the amendment requisites. One has no doubt that all our Apex Tribal Hohos, DB/VC Courts are manned by rational people who would respond to reason when honestly shared. Time will be involved for such a desired outcome but we would have paved a permanent road for all times to come unlike the present PWD roads. It will be worth the expenditure and the investment for all our future unlike the election expenditures of the present day contesting political candidates. Once this is done...going ahead with what must follow would usher in the real kind of reformation that Nagas sorely need. Why should a minuscule central funding for ULB become the stumbling block of our immediate thinking process that would endanger the ultimate Naga identity for all times?

I feel that I am talking to the wind but I do believe in constructive thoughts being expressed and shared no matter what the outcome...so those in authority... please think about it! Patiently think before we leap!

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd);, Upper Forest Colony; Kohima; (kksema@gmail.com)

On 33% women reservation in Nagaland for ULB election

1. The series of events that have led to the present severe crisis in Nagaland due to the war like situation between the masses and the State Government for 33% women reservation in Nagaland under the leadership of Shri.T.R Zeliang Chief Minister of Nagaland and DAN Chairman Dr. Shurhozelie is most alarming and disturbing for entire Naga society and also for Naga political situation.

2. The undersigned, as a defender of Naga traditions, and up-keeper of Naga culture and heritage and also carrying the responsibility of age old profession through our organization, it has become imperative for me to make our stand clear through this statement.

3. We have seen in the local media that almost all sections of the people led by the civil societies and tribal hohos, organisations like Naga Hoho, ENPO, NTC, NCD, APO, Ao Seden etc are against the conduct of municipal elections for town councils and implementation of women’s reservation and everyone, except few people in the Nagaland DAN Government and the Cabinet, are of the view that implementation of municipal elections and women reservation would impinge upon Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India. Therefore all mass based organisations have appealed to the Government to withhold the elections and not implement the women’s reservations within the Naga inhabited areas.

4. However, the DAN Government has gone ahead with assembly resolution and issued notifications for elections and women’s reservations despite the mass majority of the Nagas appealing to the government not to do so. This has created a war like situation. Democracy has been murdered and the so called people’s government is no longer true if the DAN Government fail to accept the reasonable demands of Nagas in Nagaland.

5. The stand of the tribal hohos and mass based organisations is quite clear. Any person who supports the elections or participates in the elections should be declared as anti-Naga.

They are to be excommunicated by their respective tribes which would have gone against the wishes of the Naga people.

Even the present Government is already considered as anti-Naga

as it has gone totally against the traditional rights of Nagas.

6. We all know that Article 371(A) of the Constitution of India which provides special protection and ensures privileges to the Naga people has been achieved and won with immense suffering and sacrifice by all Nagas. Anybody who does anything to impinge and negatively impact this provision is definitely anti-Naga and the Naga people will never forgive them or even their future generations for all times to come.

This should be noted by one and all.

7. Therefore, since the DAN Government is already considered anti-Naga, we appeal to those misled probable candidates who have filed nominations to immediately withdraw their nominations before the last date of withdrawal or else Naga will never forgive them and their future generations.

8. The case of municipal elections and women’s reservations has been heard by the Supreme Court on 18 occasions and previous Advocate General and Additional AG of the State had advised the State and pleaded with the court that this will infringe upon Article 371(A) which even the common person knows. But right now the present DAN Government and the Chief Minister is obviously ill advised and is leading the people and the State towards disaster.

9. It is necessary to appreciate the tribal hohos and the civil societies who have gone out of way to protect the interest of the Nagas by organizing movement to stop betrayers from filing nominations. All the volunteers and participants in the movement need to be appreciated. As for the DAN Government, they seem determined to conduct the elections just for the benefit of getting funds and money from Delhi. So we must question, if the special privileges and protection of the Naga people and all the sacrifices made by the Nagas especially the national workers are more important or getting money for the DAN Government is more important .In this connection I have already blown my referee to all sections of Nagas as well as the Government not to go for ULB election in Nagaland.

T.L. Angami, founder & first president, sr. advisor, GBFN

Economic blockade in Manipur: Symptom or disease

he present economic blockade launched by the United Naga Council (UNC) in Manipur since the first of November 2016 has received wide attention in the media. However, many writings were concentrated only on the ill effects of the blockade and missed out largely on complex historical inter-group relationship in Manipur and the series of incident that flared up in the State on communal lines and violence.

The recent incident of 18th December, 2016 where 22 Naga vehicles were burnt down by a Meitei mob of Khurai, Imphal is the incident worth analyzing. The incident gave a glimpse to the outside world, the oppressive situation that the Nagas were placed in their struggle against injustice and discrimination under the present Government of Manipur for a long time. The incident happened when around 650 Nagas were travelling in about 54 vehicles in a police convoy being escorted to their hill district for Christmas celebration as Meiteis in Khurai and Seijang has kept them in a state of siege by burning every single Naga vehicle leaving the valley as a counter economic blockade. However, what is disappointing to see is that the Manipur police (which has 75 percent plus of its force from Meitei community) stood

as mute spectators when those vehicles were burned down one after another and pushed down the river banks by the rampaging mob. The next day, many local media downplayed their reports with some papers not even having pictorial of the burning incident and presented inaccurate and one sided story. But what ultimately led the Modi government (in the Centre) to bring in Central Paramilitary forces to guard the Naga pockets in the Imphal valley is a serious question to ask and discuss.

The genesis of the present imbroglio between Nagas and the Government of Manipur started when the Chief Minister Ibobi wanted to carve out 2 new districts from Naga ancestral lands citing ‘administrative convenience’ just barely two months before the Manipur Assembly elections scheduled for early February 2017.

The new districts of Sadar Hills and Jiribam were about to be bifurcated from Naga districts of Senapati and Tamenglong districts and respectively become Kuki and Meitei dominated districts.

The plan for new districts creation was not known to the public till the inaugural stone prepared clandestinely

by Chief Minister Ibobi to declare on the Kuki tribe KUT festival on 1st November 2016 was leaked in social media.

The Nagas under

the United Naga Council (UNC) strongly protested against the plan of districts creation asserting that the main stakeholder Nagas have to be consulted. Due to this, the Government of Manipur quickly dropped the inauguration plan which made the Kuki tribe cry foul of betrayal of confidential promise by Chief Minister Ibobi and his cabinet ministers.

The United Naga Council then demanded that the Chief Minister to give written assurance that new district will not be created from Naga areas without due consultation and consent of stakeholders. Following four Memorandums of Understanding were signed earlier between the Government of Manipur and the Naga people (in 1981, 1992, 1996 and 1998), a written assurance was given by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India on the 24th November 2011 that new districts would not be created in Naga areas without the consent of the Naga people. In response to the Central Government concern over the imbroglio in Manipur, Chief Minister Ibobi wrote to Home Minister Rajnath in November 11 stating that “no issues/ decisions will be taken on any matter which affects the interest of any community without consulting all the stakeholders concerned.”

However such written assur-

ance was not communicated to the United Naga Council who ultimately launched Economic Blockade as the last resort, after 48 hours notice given to the State Government to clarify its position on the creation of districts in Manipur.

The Government of Manipur, instead of responding to UNC, boycotted a tripartite talk arranged by the Central Government at Delhi on the 15th November 2016. They then, arrested the UNC President and Publicity Secretary on the 25th November 2016 to crush the protest by force.

On midnight of December 8, it announced creation of 7 new districts for ‘administrative convenience’ as a direct affront to the Nagas protest under UNC. The creation of new districts is an unconstitutional act as it violates Article 371C of the Indian Constitution which clearly safeguards the Manipur tribal areas through the Hills Area Committee (HAC) which is to be consulted on all matters involving tribal interests. To protest this betrayal by the State Government, a Naga MLA serving as Vice President of HAC has not only resigned from the post but also resigned from the Congress primary membership.

This series of arbitrary acts of the State Government is seen by many as the main cause for the present crisis in Manipur.

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

It should be noted that Chief Minister Ibobi has been in power continuously for 15 years and is facing strong anti-incumbency factor as BJP has made major gains in Municipality and Autonomous Council elections. Moreover, the present Government has been severely criticized for three bills passed in the State Assembly on 31st August 2015 against the interests of the Hill tribals of Manipur and the Inner Line Permit System which attempted to drive away all non Manipur residents from the State etc.

So what one sees clearly is that Economic Blockade is just a symptom of a much older and broader problem. The State Government has provoked this response for political

gains just like in 2011. The economic blockade could have been forstalled, had Government of Manipur understood the concerns and grievances of the Nagas.

Meanwhile, the valley based Civil Organizations are appealing only to the UNC to lift the economic blockade without appealing to the Government of Manipur which is only addressing the symptom and not the root problem. Therefore, it is best for the Central Government to initiate tripartite talks with the Manipur State government and the Nagas to restore normalcy and end the economic blockade that is affecting all people living in Manipur.

Kamei Aphun The writer is from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University

Reader’s Post

Appeal to education minister Sir,

I in favour of all the SSA teachers (adhoc), would like to request your esteem authority to review the decision of taking the suitability test only to the state cadre and seggreting the SSA cadre. The decision to debarred SSA teachers from appearing the test is an illegitimate treatment towards SSA cadre. We would be obliged and grateful, if you review your decision and allow us to do the same..

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NEW DELHI, JAN 6 (PTI): Vice-President Hamid Ansari today inspected the Annual NCC Republic Day Camp here and hailed the contribution of the cadets in “shaping the character and moral fibre of the youth and dynamism of the nation”.

2,068 cadets, including 696 girl cadets, drawn from the 17 directorates covering all the states and union territories are participating in the camp.

Every year, selected NCC cadets congregate in the capital for a month in the run up to Republic Day. Addressing the camp, he said, “Through programmes like NCC, the

government is investing in today’s youth and in the country’s future. The youth of a nation determine how it shapes up a few years into the future.

“They are the future of the country and their actions and inactions both contribute to the state of the nation. If the youth are educated and willing to go the extra mile to effect positive change, nothing can prevent the country from greatness.”

During the course of this month the camp will be visited by the Defence Minister and the chiefs of the three services of the Indian Armed Forces. The Prime

Minister’s Rally will be held on January 28 where the PM’s Banner is awarded to the winning Directorate.

Like in the past there will be two marching contingents and two band contingents taking part during the Republic Day parade this year. 112 representatives from 11 foreign countries will too be a part of the camp.

According to the Director General of the NCC, Lt Gen Vinod Vashisht, the NCC will also be conducting a countrywide campaign to raise awareness about cashless transactions on the occasion of National Youth Day on January 12.

Governor appeals to NH, APO

RJD, Cong protest Lalu’s exclusion from dais at Prakash Parv

(From p-1) 243T of the constitution that has been in force since 1993 and later ratified by the state assembly to include women reservation in 2006. They said JACWR had clarified to Naga Hoho, ENPO, APO and others about the constitutional right as mandated by the 2006 Act. JACWR also pointed out that the Supreme Court had on April 5,2016 stayed the judgment of the Division Bench of the High Court and revived an earlier order of a Single Bench in October 2011.They also said the Supreme Court had maintained that reservation for women in civic bodies “does not infringe on Article 371A.” Considering the above stated facts, JACWR said the “ latest threats from certain tribe organisations, to excommunicate candidates who dare file nominations is shocking and objectionable.” They said excommunication as per Naga custom is done only for highest crimes like murder, rape when “sacrosanct rules are violated.”

JACWR asked whether exercise of political rights was equated with right to severest action?

DDCF lauds outgoing NEZCC director DIMAPUR, JAN 6 (NPN): Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) has lauded the achievements made by Lipokmar Tzudir as director of North East Zone cultural Centre (NEZCC) and said that Lipokmar with his dedicated work has made the citizens of Nagaland proud.

In a press release, DDCF president, Joseph N Lemtur, and general secretary, said Lipokmar ensured that every tribe/community of the region was proud of their own culture and also keep himself connected with different communities and tribes particularly in Dimapur and the region in general for the uplift of the

Former DMC councillors file nominations

L-G, CM tussle: AIADMK wants Centre to intervene

PUDUCHERRY, JAN 6 (PTI): AIADMK today alleged that the differences between Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and Chief Minister V Narayanasamy have brought administration to a paralysis in the union territory and sought the intervention of the Centre.

“The ongoing tussle between the two has caused administrative paralysis and no welfare schemes have seen the light of the day since the present government headed by Narayanasamy came into being some seven months ago,” AIADMK Legislature wing leader A Anbalagan told reporters here.

Referring to Bedi declaring as “null and void” the order issued by Narayanasamy banning use of social media for official communications, he said officers were in a dilemma as to whose orders they should follow.

He said the Centre should intervene without remaining silent and initiate effective steps to bring to an end the ‘confrontation’ either by recalling Bedi or by keeping the Narayanasamy Ministry in suspended animation for six months.

He also alleged that the law and order was also in a shambles and this was evident by the gruesome murder of former Speaker V M C Sivakumar on January 2 in Karaikal.

Anbalagan wanted the government to send a report to the Centre requesting it to declare Puducherry and Karaikal regions as drought hit and sanction relief to protect farmers.

H.K. Khulu, while welcoming the new members said that the party would be fielding 12 to 15 candidates including women in 23 wards under DMC. He said of the eight candidates who have been issued party tickets two were women.

Asked on whether there will be discontentment between the two ally (NPF and BJP) in the civic polls, Khulu replied that, “even in the NPF there is discontentment”, and ruled out any alliance between BJP and NPF in DMC. However, he said that the party will take seri-

ously on the candidates the party has set up.

The members stated that they have resigned from the party since they were not given the party tickets despite being loyal and served the party in various capacities for a long time.

The candidates who resigned and joined BJPHokivi Chishi (ward 19), G. Kits (ward 20), Simon Yepthomi (ward 23), Hokuto Zhimomi (ward 22), T. Vikheho Zhimo (ward 17), P. Avi Awomi (ward 6), Yangter Toshi (ward 11) and Congress- Moa Jamir (ward 16).

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the PMO guides the SPG as regards who will share the dais with the prime minister at a function. The question should be raised before the PMO as to why was Lalu Prasad not given a seat at the podium,” he told PTI. Nobody from the Congress, which too is an ally in the grand alliance government in Bihar with the JD(U) and the RJD, was present at the mega event at the Darbar Hall, a replica of the Golden Temple in Amritsar erected at Gandhi Maidan for the Prakash Parv celebrations. “We had invitations but we chose not to go,” Choudhary, who sat on a dharna today as part of the Congress’ agitation against demonetisation, said.

The JD(U) said there was no ground for kicking up a “political controversy” over an issue which was a “matter of protocol”.

“Lalu Prasad is a respected leader of the grand alliance in Bihar...it is a matter of protocol and there is no ground to kick up a political controversy over it,” JD(U) state chief spokesman Sanjay Singh said.

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ments for the Prakash Parv celebrations?”, he asked.

Firing yet another salvo at Kumar, Singh, whose frequent digs at the chief minister have drawn sharp reactions from the JD(U) in the past, said, “It was one man who got his photo clicked to take credit for the arrangements.”

Lalu and his two minister sons, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, sat in the VIP enclosure with others during the function.

Kumar, along with two Union ministers -Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ram Vilas Paswan -- and Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind, shared the dais with the prime minister at the concluding function of the 350th Prakash Parv.

Congress also expressed its displeasure over the denial of seat to Lalu on the dais and blamed the Prime Minister’s Office and the BJP for it.

“Lalu Prasad was not given a seat on the dais on instructions from the PMO and the BJP,” Bihar Congress chief and state minister Ashok Choudhary alleged.

“Everyone knows that

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Dimapur: Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO) has affirmed its support to the resolutions adopted by the Angami Public Organisation (APO) on December 30, 2016 against the conduct of elections to the municipal and town councils in its jurisdiction, Dimapur and Kohima districts, till such time the “uncomfortable issues” raised by APO were reasonably addressed.

In a press release, WAPO president, Lhouphrevilie Rino, stated that the organisation would continue to steadfastly rally behind APO “in pursuit of the course of civic actions already set in motion.”

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DIMAPUR, JAN 6 (NPN): NPF party suffered a backlash after some aspirants who were denied party tickets switched to other parties to fight in Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) election.

With only a day left for filing of nomination to elections in ULBs, six former DMC councillors including advisor and also NPF party workers from Dimapur division resigned to contest on BJP tickets.

They have tendered their resignation to NPF president.

Along with them, two candidates one from Congress have also joined BJP to contest in DMC. Five of them filed nominations on Friday.

Former DMC advisor, Hokuto Zhimomi, resigned from the party after NPF issued two party tickets to him (Hokuto) and one aspirant from the same ward (ward no 22).

To clear the confusion among the party members, he has resigned and joined BJP, he added.

In a brief interaction with media persons, Convenor of Finance and Development Committee BJP

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NEZCC. DDCF has appealed to the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, who is also the chairman of the NEZCC, and the Ministry of Culture, to reappoint Lipokmar Tzudir for another term so as to enable him to complete some of his unfinished works specially the development of the Regional Convention Centre and North East Heritage Museum.

The forum expressed confidence that Lipokmar would “definitely work with renewed dedication” and make the citizens of Nagaland proud if given another term as director of NEZCC.

PATNA, JAN 6 (PTI): Exclusion of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad from the dignitaries, who shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the Prakash Parv here, today drew flak from the RJD and Congress.

RJD vice president Raghuvansh Prasad Singh voiced the party’s grievance.

The mega arrangements were made by the state government, of which RJD is an ally, to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, yesterday.

“It did not look like the arrangements to mark Guru Gobind Singhji Maharaj’s 350th Prakash Parv were made by the alliance government. Rather, it looked more like they were made by one party in power,” Singh told PTI. “This (Lalu not being accommodated on the dais) has not gone down well with the people. Lalu Prasad was made to sit below (the dais). Everybody praised Nitish Kumar for making the grand arrangements. Was RJD not part of the management for the preparations and arrange-

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With immense happiness and deep sense of pride, we the citizens of Mopungchuket Senso Mongdang would like to congratulate our esteemed member Mr. Bendangkokba Ozukum, IAS on being promoted to the post of Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland. Above all, we thank our Almighty God for blessing our leader to reach this position of honour.

It is our humble prayer that the Almighty God will bless and guide you in your new responsibility with His infinite wisdom and knowledge in your service to the people of the state. The Mongdang further wishes you the best in all your future endeavours.

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Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS): Demonetisation could cut economic growth by 1 or 2 per cent in the current fiscal, former Deputy Chairman of erstwhile Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Friday.

Ahluwalia also urged the government to immediately try to put the economy back over the 7 per cent growth.

“The immediate objective should be to put the economy back over 7 per cent growth.

“Instead of 7 per cent, the economic growth will be 5 plus or 6 plus this year. However, the underlying strength remains.

“So, once the shock due to demonetisation is behind us, economic growth should be above 7 per cent,” he said.

The Reserve Bank has cut the economy’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.1 per cent, from 7.6 per cent earlier.

It said that short-term disruption in economic activity and demand contraction arising out of demonetisation had led to downside risks to growth.

Ahluwalia was speaking at an interactive session at the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here.

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that Krishnan and Marshal would not be allowed to frustrate the due course of law by avoiding to appear before the court.

The court said the Ministry of Information Technology would devise ways and means by which the 2G licence originally granted to Aircel could be provisionally transferred to any other service provider, so that subscribers might not suffer any adverse consequences.

The bench said that it would be open to Krishnan and Marshal to appear before the court in Delhi, failing which it would pass its proposed order.

Note ban can cut growth by 1 or 2%: Montek

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New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS): The Supreme Cour t on Friday proposed to cancel the 2G licence granted to Aircel if the owner of Maxis, the Malaysia-based Anantha Krishnan, who bought the majority shares of the Indian telecom company, and his one-time key aide and Director Augustus Ralph Marshal fail to present themselves before it.

A bench headed by Chief Justice J.S. Khehar also restrained the transfer of 2G spectrum originally granted to Aircel to any other entity.

Proposing to cancel the licence, the court said

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Tata Sons said in a note for extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

The ousted chairman’s conduct, it said, “resulted in significant erosion of the market value of the Tata group companies, which has consequently resulted in harm to Tata Sons Limited and indirectly losses to its shareholders”.

The notice said continuation of Mistry as a Director of Tata Sons is “untenable” and therefore, he should be removed.

The resolution, which has been moved for his removal, said: “The board of Tata Sons Ltd is of the view that the integrity of the board proceedings is being jeopardised by Mistry’s continuation as a Director and the confidentiality of the board decisions and proceedings cannot be ensured as the documents presented to the board have been leaked and made public in a distorted and untruthful manner.”

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New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI): Joining the lending rate cut spree, foreign lender Citi India today reduced its home loan rate by 0.7 per cent. It will reduce the interest rate to 8.80 per cent from 9.50 per cent, effective January 9, Citi India said in a statement.

The reduction in the home loan rate is reflection of our commitment to consumers who may be interested in purchasing under-construction or ready-to-move-in property, Rohit Ranjan, Head of Secured Lending, Citi India said.

The final pricing will be based on the loan amount, product or facility type offered, and internal Citi loan risk assessment parameters, it added.

nate accounting errors/ possible double counts etc.” The central bank said it would release this data as soon as it was compiled.

“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 returned,” it said. “RBI is taking all steps to complete the process expeditiously so as to release firm figures of SBNs received at an early date.”

There has been some confusion regarding the exact amount of cash that ceased to be legal tender starting November 9.

According to the weekly data that RBI puts out, between November 4 and December 30, total currency in circulation contracted from Rs 17.97 lakh crore to Rs 9.38 lakh crore.

In its reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query, the central bank said total cash amounted to Rs 24 lakh crore on November 8 and of this, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes added up to Rs 20.51 lakh crore, or 85%.

The RBI later clarified that this included money in currency chests that hadn’t been distributed to the public.

(PTI): After ousting him as Chairman, Tata Sons has called a shareholders’ meeting on February 6 to remove Cyrus Mistry as director of the holding company of the USD 103billion Tata Group.

Tata Sons had abruptly removed Mistry as its Chairman on October 24 and sought his ouster from operating companies like Tata Motors and TCS. Mistry subsequently resigned from the board of six companies, but dragged Tata Sons and his interim successor Ratan Tata to the National Company Law Tribunal.

After the board meeting of October 24, 2016, Tata Sons had resolved that Mistry shall, notwithstanding his ceasing to be the Chairman, continue as a director of the company.

“Subsequent to his replacement, Mistry has made certain unsubstantiated allegations, which cast aspersions not only on Tata Sons Limited and its board of directors, but also on the Tata group as a whole.

Internal communications, including confidential, were made public. Mistry’s conduct has caused enormous harm to the Tata group and its stakeholders, including em-

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prints notes of various denominations at the current pace, and to 80-89% by the end of next month.

“Either way, contrary to market perce ption, things will be closer to normal by February-end as opposed to predictions of the crisis lasting longer,” Ghosh said. “If this is the case, the possibility of a GDP bounce-back faster than anticipated may not be ruled out.”

Separately, the central bank said it was too early to put a value on the amount of old notes that have been deposited after Bloomberg said 97% of the scrapped notes were back in the system in what it described as a setback to the fight against black money and corruption.

“We would like to clarify that the periodical SBN (specified bank notes) figures released by us were based on aggregation of accounting entries done at the large number of currency chests all over the country,” RBI said in a press release on Thursday.

“Now that the scheme has come to an end on December 30, 2016, these figures would need to be reconciled with the physical cash balances to elimi-

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MUMBAI, Jan 6 (Agencies): The Reserve Bank of India replaced as much as 44% of the currency extinguished by demonetisation with new notes by December 30, according to a State Bank of India report.

India’s currency supply is likely to return to near normal by February end and growth, which has been hit by the withdrawal of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, is likely to bounce back faster than earlier expected, said the analysis by India’s largest commercial bank.

December 30 was the last day on which the public could deposit old notes with banks following the November 8 demonetisation announcement. The level of replenishment is perhaps not rising faster because the central bank, having initially focussed on pumping new Rs 2,000 notes into the system, is now concentrating on currency of lower denominations, SBI group chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh told ET. The SBI report forecast that, by the end of this month, 67% of the cancelled currency will get replaced if the central bank

New York, Jan 6 (IANS): Apple has announced that its app developers earned over $20 billion, up over 40 per cent from 2015, in 2016 alone and also stated that New Year’s Day was the highest single day ever for the App Store with nearly $240 million in purchases.

Since the App Store launched in 2008, developers have earned over $60 billion, creating amazing app experiences for App Store customers across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac, Cupertinoheadquartered tech giant announced on Friday. “We want to thank our entire developer community for the many innovative apps they have created, which together with our products, help to truly enrich people’s lives,” said Philip Schiller, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Apple, in a statement.

Purchases from the App Store topped $3 billion in December. In the same month, Nintendo’s Super Mario Run made history with more than 40 million downloads in just four days after its release, and was the most downloaded app globally on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Super Mario Run is also among last year’s top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide, with Pokemon Go taking the top spot.

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business Apple app Tata Sons calls EGM on developers earned Feb 6 to oust Mistry as Director $20 bn in 2016 New Delhi, Jan 6 ployees and shareholders,”

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Name : Longshio Tsanglao F/Name : Mhonpemo Tsanglao I, Longshio Tsanglao have lost my original HSLC, HSSLC, B.A. Passed Certificate, S.T and Indigenous Certificate.

1. HSLC 2009 Passed. Roll No. 0913371. Bethesda Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. Admit Card 2. Marksheet Passed Certificate.

2. HSSLC 2011. Roll No. 1111370. Assembly of God Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. Admit Card, Marksheet, Passed Certificate.

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J.N. Aier College, 4th Mile Diphupar, Dimapur. Admit Card, Marksheet, Passed Certificate.

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OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Medziphema Dist : Dimapur, Nagaland

NO. JUDL/SUC-1/2016/207

Dt.Medz.the 19th Dec. 2016

NOTICE Whereas, Smti. Nengneikim Manlun of Sirhima Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw pension/GIS/GPF/leave encasement/Bank account etc. of Lt. Henkhongam Kuki who expired on 10-10-2016.

Therefore, public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

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(Sara S. Jamir) Addl. Deputy Commissioner Medziphema Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 04.01.2017

I, Mr. Jiten Zeliang, resident of Police Complex, Chumukedima Town, District-Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and presently residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my name has been entered and recorded in my PAN Card, Service Identity Card and Aadhaar Card as "JITEN" and whereas in my Service Sheet my name has being recorded as "JITEN ZELIANG".

3. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that the above stated name refer to one and the same person and also to put the record straight for all purpose and intends.

4. That the statements made from para 1 to 3 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this the 4th day of January, 2017 at Dimapur.

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ahead with the deregulated price scheme, which would do away with fuel subsidies and allow gasoline prices to be determined by prevailing international prices.

“I know that allowing gasoline to rise to its international price is a difficult change, but as president, my job is to precisely make difficult decisions now, in order to avoid worse consequences in the future,” Peña Nieto said in a televised address. “Keeping gas prices artificially low would mean taking money away from the poorest Mexicans, and giving it to those who have the most.” Peña Nieto said the other big challenge for Mexico in 2017 was to “build a positive relationship with the new US administration,” something he said would be done with Mexico’s “unbreakable

dignity”.

While looting calmed somewhat on Thursday, protesters blocked highways at about two dozen places.

For much of the week, protesters have blockaded gas stations and some people have broken into stores to carry off merchandise.

Police in Mexico’s capital said they had arrested 76 people for looting about 29 stores.

In Mexico state, which borders Mexico City, 529 suspected looters were detained. Four police officers were fired and detained after they were caught on video taking some looted items and putting them in their patrol vehicles. Video of the Wednesday disturbances showed riot-like scenes of people streaming out of stores carrying flat-screen TVs and other

Washington, Jan 6 (PTI): The US has forged a “strategic partnership” with India in the eight years of Obama administration which also considerably improved America’s standing in the world, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said, two weeks ahead of demitting the office.

“In Asia, we have been standing side by side with our friends, strengthening sanctions on North Korea, improving regional missile defence capabilities, supporting the rule of law in the South China Sea and forging a strategic partnership with India, enhancing our ties with Vietnam and spurring democratic progress in Myanmar where a freely elected parliament has been seated for the first time,” Kerry said. In what was described as Kerry’s last press conference in his capacity as Secretary of State, the top American diplomat, while addressing reporters at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department, said because of the policies undertaken by the Obama administration in the last eight years, the US’ standing in the world has improved from what it was in 2009.

“We will turn over to our successors a country whose international standing is much improved from 2009 when President (Barack) Obama took office eight years ago. No one should forget the incred-

Metropolitan Police told AFP. “We found two bodies.

One of them was Marzan and another was a suspected extremist,” additional deputy commissioner Yusuf Ali told AFP, adding that it was not yet clear whether Marzan died in a gunfight or committed suicide.

Ali said that Marzan, who was aged around 30, was “one of the masterminds” of the siege at the upmarket Holey Artisan Bakery on July 1 last year in

which 18 foreign hostages were shot or hacked to death.

The Islamic State organisation claimed responsibility for the cafe attack, posting images of the carnage as it happened and photos of the gunmen who had posed with the IS’s black flag. But Bangladesh police rejected the claim, instead blaming a new offshoot of the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), a homegrown militant outfit founded in 1998, for the attack.

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No.RCN/Tender/649/2013-Vol-V Dated Jharnapani the 06th January, 2017 NOTICE INVITING TENDER Sealed quotations are hereby invited from the reputed Firms/ Suppliers/ Manufacturers/ Authorized Dealers for the supply 1) 04 Bucket Milking Machine for milking 04 nos. of cows at a time 2) Fodder Chopper cum trolly loader which can be operated with tractor. The bid should reach the office of the Joint Director on or before 2.00 PM of 23rd January, 2017. For details please visit our website www.icarnagaland.nic.in or office during office hours.

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

Inconvenience regretted.

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FACILITIES:  Well equipped play park  Fully equipped class room  Well trained teachers

Fresh Admission Form will be available during Office Hour 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Features :  100% HSLC Result 2016  Hostel Facility for Boys and Girls  Extensive Games and Sports facilities  Scout & Guides/Various Clubs, etc Note :  Students with Tattoo Marks are not entertained  Admission is done through proper screening/test.

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Wsahington, Jan 6 (Agencies): Presidentelect Donald Trump today tweeted that Mexico will reimburse American taxpayers for a new border wall and that US money spent will be for the “sake of speed.”

His tweet came as top aides consider a plan to ask Congress to ensure money is available in US coffers for the wall, but to rely on existing law that already authorizes fencing and other technology along the southern border.

The potential approach was confirmed yesterday by two congressional officials and a senior transition official with knowledge of the discussions; all spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

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Kuala Lumpur, Jan 6 (IANS): Search operations for the missing Malaysian Airlines plane MH370 is set to end in two weeks and countries involved in the search must decide whether to continue or not, Malaysia’s Transport Minister said on Friday. Liow Tiong Sai said the decision of whether or not to extend the search beyond the 120,000 sq km area of the Indian Ocean covered till now will be taken before the end of January, Efe news reported.

“We are in the final lap. The search will be completed in the next two weeks, then after that we will let people know,” Liow told the media. On December 30, the team of experts behind the combing operations recommended expanding the search area and continue the search in other areas of the Ocean where the Boeing 777 is believed to have crashed.

The Beijing-bound MH370 had disappeared on March 8, 2014, just 40 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, with 239 people on board, allegedly after someone turned off its communication systems.

So far, debris of the aircraft have been recovered from beaches in Reunion Island, Mozambique, Mauritius, South Africa and the French island of Rodrigues.

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION

‘Mastermind’ of B’desh cafe siege killed DHAKA, Jan 6 (Agencies): An Islamist extremist accused of being one of the masterminds of last year’s deadly siege at a Bangladeshi cafe was killed during a pre-dawn raid on Friday in the capital Dhaka, police said.

The bodies of Nurul Islam Marzan and another suspected extremist were found after officers raided a property in Dhaka’s Rayer Bazar neighbourhood, a spokesman for the Dhaka

ible fertility of the global economic crisis as a consequence of the late 2008 early 2009 economic disaster that we faced on a global basis,” he said.

E c o n o m i c a l ly, t h e country has moved from the depths of crisis to robust levels of exports, the longest sustained period of private sector job growth in US history, Kerry said.

“Our overseas alliances in Europe and Asia are vigorous and strong. We have strengthened what we do in Asia, strengthened the relationship between Korea and Japan, strengthened our relationship trilaterally with Korea and Japan, worked effectively with China to try to define a new model of how important powers need to work in the world.

“We have strengthened our alliance with NATO, strengthened our alliance with the frontline states. Our level of security support to a democratic Israel is unprecedented. Across the globe, we have helped ensure that a child entering the world today is more likely to be born healthy, more likely to receive the necessary vaccinations, more likely to be educated, more likely to live a long life than any previous generation and that is just as true for women and girls as it is for men and boys,” Kerry said.

Search for missing MH370 to end in two weeks

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Nagaland University hereby informs the general public that the Human Resource Ministercum-Chairman, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has accorded sanction to open a new KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA at Nagaland University’s headquarters LUMAMI. The Kendriya Vidyalaya shall start functioning from this academic calendar 2017-18 with class I to V. Relevant information relating to the Kendriya Vidyalaya shall be updated on regular basis on this link: www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in/ kvnul. The admission to the Kendriya Vidyalaya shall be as per the priorities/ rules prescribed by the KVS from time to time for the KVs under IHL Sector. Those desirous of availing information relating to Admission Guidelines may kindly visit: www.kvsangathan.nic.in/ AdmissionGuideLine.aspx T. Lanusosang Registrar DC-39

The Kohima Aliba Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Moamenla L. daughter of Mr.Lolenkaba Jamir & Mrs. Yarmongla Pongen for being selected to the post of Assistant Geologist, Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam conducted during 2016.

May God’s blessing be upon her and we wish her a bright future.

Tsülensa Rongsenmenla Gen, Secy., KASU K-0035 President, KASU

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UNITED SANGTAM GAZETTED OFFICERS UNION FELICITATION

The United Sangtam Gazetted Officers Union (USGOU) extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. Opangtula Sangtam on her recent promotion to Joint Development Commissioner; Planning Department, Kohima.

The USGOU further wishes her the best in all her future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(V.KASHIHO SANGTAM) (L. SERICHEM SANGTAM) President General Secretary K-0033

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The Dimapur Nkonjan Humtsothung Ekhung, heartily congratulate S h r i .

Abenthung Humtsoe, S/o Shri. Renphamo Humtsoe of Yanpha Village, on his appointment as Horticulture Extension Assistant, under Horticulture Dept. Govt. of Nagaland.

We wish him every success in his service career and prosperous life in all his future endeavours.

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The Tesophenyu Group Student’s union is honoured and proud to extend our heartiest congratulation and profoundest appreciation to Mr.K.T.Thomas for being elevated as the director of tourism, Nagaland, Kohima.

The union lauds him profusely as he is the foremost leading person of the group holding the prestigious post of a Director. Further, the union wishes him sound health to scale more success in his new assignment.

A. P. FRANCIS MAGH, MICHEAL SEB, President TGSU Gen.Secy., TGSU

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Kathmandu, Jan 6 (PTI): Nepal’s main opposition alliance led by CPN UML today launched a massive protest in the capital to force the government to withdraw the Constitution amendment bill aimed at addressing the demands of agitating Madhesi parties. The nine party alliance hopes to gather more than one lakh activists and supporters in the capital as a major strength show against the Prime Minister Prachandaled coalition government’s move. The rally is aimed at forcing the government to withdraw the Constitution amendment bill. The ruling alliance mainly comprising CPN Maoist Center and Nepali Congress has been making efforts to amend the Constitution aiming to address the demands of agitating Madhesi parties.

Eight smaller left parties including CPN- ML, and Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) will also join the rally against the government. CPN UML chairman K P Oli, CPN ML general secretary C P Mainali and NWPP Chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe are the prominent opposition leaders who will join the protest.

Suspects are detained by state police after they were caught looting in Veracruz, Mexico.

M o s c o w, J a n 6 (Agencies): Russia’s military today said it has begun scaling down its deployment to Syria, with Moscow’s sole aircraft carrier set to be the first to quit the conflict zone.

“In accordance with the decision of the supreme commander of the Russian armed forces Vladimir Putin, the Russian defence ministry is beginning the reduction of the armed deployment to Syria,” Russian news agencies quoted military chief Valery Gerasimov as saying.

Gerasimov said that a naval group headed by aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov would be the first to leave the area.

“The tasks set for the aircraft carrier group during its military mission have been fulfilled,” added Russia’s main commander in Syria Andrei Kartapolov, agencies reported.

Kartapolov said that Russia still had sufficient air defence capabilities in Syria thanks to its S-300 and S-400 systems deployed in the war-torn country.

Since September 2015, Russia had boosted its firepower on land in Syria and off the coast in the Mediterranean in support of regime forces targeting the second city of Aleppo.

‘US forged ‘strategic partnership’ with India’

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Officials said many of the looting incidents were promoted through social media.

With blockades affecting everything from gas distribution terminals, seaports and highways to shopping centers and gas stations, the Communications and Transport Department announced it would cancel the permits of any truckers who block roads. Truck and taxi drivers have been among the most affected by the fuel price increases.

The change boosted the average price for a liter of premium gasoline to 17.79 pesos (about 90 cents). That makes four liters, or about a gallon, equal to nearly as much as Mexico’s recently raised minimum wage for a day’s work – 80 pesos (about $4).

The National Association of Self-Service and Department Stores of Mexico said in a statement more than 79 stores were looted and 170 were closed or blockaded in central Mexico, including the capital.

In the city of Veracruz, 50 establishments including convenience stores, supermarkets and large outlets suffered looting, according to a preliminary count by the local chamber of commerce.

Russia begins to scale down troops in Syria

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Mexico gasoline protests: four dead, hundreds arrested during mass looting

Mexico City, Jan 6 (Agencies): Protests and looting fueled by anger over gasoline price rises of 20% in Mexico have led to four deaths, the ransacking of at least 300 stores and the arrests of more than 700 people, officials said.

The country’s business chambers said supplies of basic goods and fuel were threatened by the combination of highway, port and terminal blockades and looting this week that forced many businesses to close. The mass lootings came before Friday’s Epiphany or Three Kings Day holiday.

Two p e o p l e we r e found dead amid looting in the port city of Veracruz.

State prosecution officials said late on Thursday the killers had not yet been identified.

Earlier, officials said a bystander was run over and killed by a driver fleeing police also in Veracruz, and a police officer was killed trying to stop robberies at a gas station in Mexico City.

Mexicans were enraged by the 20% fuel price rise announced over the weekend as part of government deregulation of the energy sector.

While acknowledging the anger, President Enrique Peña Nieto said on Thursday he would forge

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, January 7, 2017

Boss 10: Swami Vin Diesel says he is blessed to Veteran actor Om Puri passes away at 66 Bigg Om calls Salman ISI agent, anti-national know his co-star Deepika Padukone V T A

and more.

His stint on the small screen saw him feature in shows like “Kakkaji Kaheen” and “Mr. Yogi”, but his most notable work was in TV film “Tamas”, which was helmed by Govind Nihalani -- a filmmaker with whom Om Puri worked very closely all through.

Om Puri also nurtured an international career, which started with a cameo in Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi”.

Among some of his British films were “My Son the Fanatic”, “East Is East” and “The Parole Officer”.

He also appeared in Hollywood films including “City of Joy”, “Wolf ” and “The Ghost and the Darkness”.

He even featured in Pakistani film “Actor In

Priyanka in Golden Globes fashion fix

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fter his ouster from the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 10, Swami Om has not surprised us a bit. After the security personnel threw him out of the house, he took no time to give an interview to a TV channel. And as always, he goes on a rant about how he was mistreated inside the house and also how, except him, the entire house including the host of the show Salman Khan is anti-national.

He told the channel that he took his revenge from his fellow contestants by stooping down to such intolerable level since all of them used to adulterate his food by mixing it with drugs every day. Not only this, he even accused Salman Khan of being an ISI agent. Before you start feeling disgusted, here is more.

According to Swami, the makers of the show threatened to kill him. And, his opponent in the captaincy task Bani J slept with Jason Shah for four days.

he 49-year-old-actor, who was in Mexico along with the film’s entire cast and crew for its promotions, posted special message on Instagram for the actress as she turned 31.

“Happy birthday to a truly amazing soul. So talented, stunning and regal.

Blessed to know you and call you a real friend,” Diesel wrote alongside Deepika’s poster from “xXx: Return of the Xander Cage”.

The action-thriller, which is set to hit the Indian theatres on January 14, will mark Deepika’s Hollywood debut. In fact, Diesel will visit India two days before the film’s release to promote it along with “Bajirao Mastaani” star.

D J Caruso, who has helmed the movie, also took to the social media to wish Deepika.

“Happy Birthday @ deepikapadukone. You embody Lana Turner w/the grace of Audrey Hepburn and u can kick some ass too,” he wrote on Twitter.

Another Great year of having the greatest Oba in the world to spend time with.

Happy Birthday to one in a million Oba.

Actors from the film, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage,” from left, Nicky Jam, Ariadna Gutierrez, Ruby Rose, Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone and Nina Dobrev pose for a portrait with Director D.J. Caruso, far right, in Mexico City, Thursday. (AP/PTI) Thanking all her fans you all so much for all the and friends for their wishes, love and wishes.”

Deepika, who was also in Deepika donned whiteMexico for the film’s promo- and-green striped maxi dress tion, said, “Mexico City+ for the event, while her coOne of xXx promotions+ star Diesel opted for white Its My Birthday=What A sando and beige colour Truly Amazing Day. Thank jacket with denim.

75TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY of MR. HOLUVI ACHUMI As you step into 75th years we give thanks to God and pray that he continues to grant you good health and abundant life filled with joy.

In his love, Wife, sons, daughter, daughter-in-laws and grand children

BLESSED 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. Thungchanpemo Ezung & T. Zuchopeni Ezung (07-01-1992 to 07-01-2017)

With prayer, wife, sons, daughters, in-laws and grand children.

50th Wedding Anniversary

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riyanka Chopra, who made stunning fashionable debut at the red carpet of Oscars and Emmys last year, is having trouble in picking out an outfit for the forthcoming Golden Globe Awards ceremony here. Priyanka will be one of the presenters at the 74th edition of the gala.

She tweeted on Friday: “Sometimes, too many options aren’t a good thing...

Golden Globes Girl Problems ... suggestions?” Priyanka has joined a long list of presenters which includes names like Leo DiCaprio, Barrymore, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Goldie Hawn etc.

Law”, and also sank his teeth into film projects in multiple languages like Malayalam and Kannada.

A Padma Shri awardee and National Award-winner, Om Puri was also conferred the title of the Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to the British film industry.

His work extended from theatre, television, Indian films to those in Britain and the US too. He was president of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) and a former chairman of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

For his superlative work, he was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor twice for

“Arohan” in 1982 and for “Ardh Satya” in 1984.

He was married to Nandita Puri, from whom he separated in 2013. Together, they have a son named Ishaan.

A tweet on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of actor Om Puri and recalls his long career in theatre and films.”

Actor Anupam Kher, a close friend of Om Puri, said he had spoken to him just two days ago, and the disheartening news of his demise was broken to him by filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.

Khalid Kidwai, producer of Om Puri’s upcoming film “Ram Bhajan Zindabad”, said he met him on Thursday night on the promotional activities of the movie.

“He was in a happy mood and we conversed till late evening, before he went to his friend and actor Manoj Pahwa’s party,” Kidwai told IANS. “In the morning when I learnt about his demise, I was in shock! Still cannot believe it,” Kidwai added.

Actor and General Secretary of CINTAA, Sushant Singh, said: “Spoke to him last evening (Thursday), and was supposed to meet him tonight (Friday) as he wanted to be updated about CINTAA. This morning I got the news... devastated.”

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eteran Indian actor Om Puri died on Friday morning of a heart attack at his residence here, a family friend said.

He was 66.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi tweeted his funeral details.

“Om Puri undergoing post-mortem at Cooper Hospital. Will be taken to Trishul around 3 p.m.

Funeral at Oshiwara electric crematorium around 6 p.m.,” Shabana tweeted.

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who was going to direct the actor in his new movie, told IANS over phone: “It is a very sad news. Om Puri ji passed away after a heart attack today (Friday) morning. He was at his home.”

“His body of work in the Indian film industry has been tremendous across the commercial and parallel genres. We’ve lost a great talent,” Agnihotri added.

Known for his deep baritone and distinctive acting style, Om Puri had an affinity towards socially relevant cinema. This drove him into doing movies like “Aakrosh”, “Ardh Satya” and “Dharavi”.

A National School of Drama alumnus, Om Puri also featured in movies like “Mirch Masala” and explored his ability to dabble in the comedy genre with “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, “Chachi 420”, “Hera Pheri”, “Malamaal Weekly”

Mr. Imtitoshi and Mrs. Kilemsungla (Aonokpu)

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Dear Dad & Mom,

Today as both of you look back with happiness and pride, upon the 25 (twenty five) years that you’ve spend together, may every memory that you share of dreams you’ve seen may come true.

07.01.2017

On this special day, we want to let you know how truly blessed we are to have you in our lives. Wishing you happiness, good health and many years of togetherness.

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Happy 42nd Wedding Anniversary

With love, Children & grand children.

Mrs. Lutoli & Er. Honito Chishi

And we know that ALL THINGS work TOGETHER for GOOD to those who love GOD, to those who are the Called according to His PURPOSE .

Romans 8:28

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HAPPY 25th MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY

Mr. Akuto Yeptho & Mrs. Shenili Yeptho Pimla Village

"The most precious gift God has given to us"

Dearest Mom and Dad Parents like you are the greatest teachers, Happy 25th Anniversary, your lives have taught us the real meaning of love, commitment, sacrifice and happiness.

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Inter-Club T20 trophy: Australia close on victory over Pakistan MDCA Zungamedem, Rainbow win

David Warner plays a shot on fourth day of the third Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan were 55-1 at close of play on the raindisrupted fourth day of the third Test, still 410 runs short of their unlikely victory target of 465.

Warner needed just 23 balls to score his half

century - two more than the record set by Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq against the Australians in Abu Dhabi in 2014 - to help the hosts to rattle up 241-2 before declaring after tea.

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Mikel leaving Chelsea for China Lo n d o n, Ja n 6 (Agencies): John Obi Mikel has announced he is leaving Chelsea to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA. The midfielder confirmed his departure on social media, saying it was “time for me to say goodbye” after 10 years at Stamford Bridge and having made 374 appearances for the Blues.

Mikel joined Chelsea as a 19-year-old from Norweigan Premier League side Lyn in 2006 but has not made a single appearance under Antonio Conte this season, and the Nigeria international admitted playing time was a factor in his decision to leave. “As you will know, I haven’t featured as much this season as I would have liked, and at 29 I still have

John Obi Mikel

many years in the game ahead of me,” Mikel said in a statement. “With this in mind, I feel now is the time to seek a new challenge.”

“I’m delighted to be joining Tianjin TEDA FC in China, at a time that the Chinese Super League is really taking off, and I look forward to helping Tianjin TEDA FC continue to grow both on and off the pitch in the next few years.”

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trophies during his time at Chelsea, including two Premier League titles, and the player paid tribute to club owner Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea fans for helping him achieve such success, highlighting the club’s Champions League final win in 2012 against Bayern Munich as one of his proudest moments.

“To Mr Abramovich, the club’s staff, coaches, physios, and to the manager I played under Chelsea, I want to say thank you,” Mikel added.

“But my biggest thanks must go to the Blues fans. You brought me into the Chelsea family, you sung my name, and were there with us every step of the way. Thanks to your support, on nights like in Munich, you made the impossible possible.”

opening session of a Test in Australia, again laid waste to the Pakistan bowlers. In one stunning over, the lefthander smashed spinner Yasir Shah for two sixes and two fours from the first four deliveries before adding a single off the fifth.

Wahab Riaz finally removed his off bail but the middle order came to the party and rubbed salt in the wounds. Pakistan had resumed on 271-8 after the rain delay and thwarted the Australians for more than an hour until Yasir (10) and Imran Khan (0) departed within three balls of each other.

Paceman Josh H a z l ewo o d t o o k b o t h wickets to finish with figures of 4-55. Debutant Sharjeel Khan scored 40 of Pakistan’s 55 runs before chipping to midwicket off Nathan Lyon, but the in-form Azhar Ali is still there on 11no.

Wawrinka, Nishikori to meet in Brisbane semis B RI S B ANE , J a n 6 (Agencies): US Open champion Stan Wawrinka will meet third-seeded Kei Nishikori in the semifinals of the Brisbane International.

Wawrinka dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker against unseeded Kyle Edmund on Friday but recovered for a 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4 win, reaching the last four in his first trip to the Brisbane tournament.

Nishikori has now reached the semi-finals four times in six visits to the Brisbane International.

The 2014 US Open finalist needed just an hour for a 6-1, 6-1 quarterfinal win over Australian wildcard entr y Jordan Thompson.

of our dearest LATE T. DAVID WANGSHU KONYAK

Born : 15/08/1947 – Died : 03/01/2017

We the family members of Late Jash Bahadur Limbu, Govt. G.B Lengrijan Village, Dimapur wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and emotionally at the sudden and sad demise. Our thanks to Lengrijan Village Council, G.B. Union Dimapur, Dimapur Gorkha Union, Kuda Wood Product Dimapur (Department).

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

His last ritual will be on 07/01/2017. Time 12:00 noon.

Requested to attend all those who stood during his demise.

From Loving wife, brothers, sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Players during the opening ceremony on Friday.

Dimapur, Jan 6 (NPN): The Aai Sagi Spor ts Meet 2017 got underway Friday at the Kachari Sports Complex, D a r o g a j a n - Ku s h i a b i l l village, Dimapur. Sukheto Chishi, village council

Matip boost for Liverpool Lo n d o n, Ja n 6 (Agencies): Joel Matip hopes to return to full training with Liverpool within a few days.

The defender has been sidelined with an ankle ligament problem since the 2-2 draw with West Ham on December 11.

M a t i p, 2 5 , w h o underwent surgery on his ankle in the summer before joining on a free transfer after his contract expired with Schalke, admitted he may have aggravating an existing problem.

“It’s getting better and in a few days I hope I’ll be back in full training,” the German-born Cameroon centre-back told the club’s official website.

“That’s the plan but you never know how it will go. We are really positive and hope that this chapter is closed. It was my left ankle, a ligament was damaged.

At the beginning it needed rest but after this I wanted to play too early.”

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c h a i r m a n , Ku s h i a b i l l village graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest.

A total of eight teams are participating in volleyball. The meet will conclude on January 8.

It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode on 7th January 2016. We still miss you everyday and thoughts about you linger in our hearts and minds.

There is still that emptiness and our hearts will continue to ache, and we will forget you never. “ To the world you may have been just somebody, but to all of us you were the world. Thank you for the time you spent here with us”.

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Bendangwapang top scored with an unbeaten 30 runs and Rongsenyanger made 22 runs. Sashilong was the only successful bowler and ended with a figure of 1/38 runs in 4 overs.

In the second match, Rainbow CC beat Suzerain CC by 27 runs. Batting first, Rainbow CC scored a competitive score of 133 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Talikaba scored 44 runs, Temjen made 43 runs. For Suzerain CC, Temsulong and Lanu were the only wicket takers and ended with a figure of 1/19 and 1/16 respectively.

Chasing the target, Suzerain CC got off to a flying start with Wangshi (25 runs) sending the ball to all corner of the ground. But after his run out, Suzerain team lost all momentum and finished at 106 all out in 18.3 overs. Alemjungshi was the best bowler for Rainbow CC with 3 wickets in his name conceding 15 runs.

Limawapang and Viza took 2 wickets each.

Today’s matches: 1st match: Zero Boys (A) VS Jovial 2 n d m a t c h : Brotherhood Vs Gorkha Student Union

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Dimapur, Jan 6 (NPN): Zungamedem CC and Rainbow CC registered easy victory on the third day of MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. In the first match, Longmiasang CC, winning the toss and electing to bat first, managed to put up just 94 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. Zungamedem could have easily restricted their opponent but for t h e i r s l o p py f i e l d i n g, dropping five easy catches and conceding 24 runs in extras. Tsuknungmeren top scored with 23 runs and Bendangwapang contributed 20 runs. For Zungamedem, Temjentoshi picked 3 wickets while Bendangwapang took 2.

Z u n g a m e d e m C C, on their part, achieved the required runs in the 11.4 overs losing 2 wickets.

The family of Late Merayula Longkumtsur (Longjang) wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation to every individual who stood by us as we laid to rest our beloved 100 years old mother on 1st January 2017. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, generosity and support during this difficult time. May God bless you all!

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Born on 7-03-1981 Died on 3-12-2017 We express our deepest gratitude to all who have stood by us and extended physical comfort, prayers, material & financial support at the sad & sudden demise of our beloved REYIHUKHO RHAKHO (AKHO) S/O MERIMU RHAKHO who passed away on 03-01-2017.

We are also grateful to:1) Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur; it’s Women Deptt & Youth Deptt.

2) Western Chakhesang Hoho.

3) Chairman, G.B & members of Land Mark Colony, PWD. 4) Thipuzumi Welfare Dimapur.

5) Nikos Hospital Authority & Staffs.

6) Tole Society.

7) Seniority Group.

8) Dr. Kevi Theyo, Mr & Mrs Akangmar Jamir, Mr & Mrs Nungsangmongba Pongen, Mr.Pepenthung Lotha.

In our shortcomings to reach out to each & every individual, we pray that God Almighty who knows everything will bless you all for your help & kind gesture towards us.

Loving parents, family members & relatives.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family of our dearly departed Lt. A. Bendangwati Ozukum, would like to express our sincere and humble gratitude to the families, friends, neighbours, churches and various organizations for your support through prayer, financial, physical and material help needs during his illness to his last breath on 28th December 2016.

We thank each and all. We are immensely indebted for all your generous contributions. May God bless you all.

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From loving wife and children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family members of Late Shetovi Achumi, Hd. GB Kikheyi Village (Aghunaqa Area) would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individuals, unions, friends, families and relatives for your unconditional love and support during the brief illness and at the demise of our beloved father. Your prayers, moral, physical, financial and material support will be cherished in our hearts.

We pray that Almighty God bless you and your family for the love that you have shown.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Doctors and Nurses of NIKOS Hospital Dimapur 2. Western Sumi Kukami Hoho 3. Aghunaqa Area Kukami kuqhakulu 4. Hd. GBs of Aghunaqa Area 5. GBs of Aghunaqa Area 6. Pastors of Aghunaqa Area 7. Churches of Aghunaqa Area 8. Aghunaqa Area Students Union 9. Kikheyi Village Council 10. Kikheyi Village Baptist Church 11. Kikheyi Village Students Union 12. Publics of Kikheyi Village 13. Shri. Jacob Zhimomi, Parliamentary Secretary Irrigation & Flood Control.

14. L. Khevishe Achumi, Vice President Western Sumi Hoho 15. Mughavi Awomi, President Aghunaqa Area Kukami Kuqhakulu

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25. 01. 1944 – 31.12. 2016 16. Dr. L. K Achumi & family 17. Er. Rtd. Vetokhu Yeptho & family 18. Dr. Tovika Yeptho & family 19. Hekiye Chophy Thilixu Village 20. Khekiho Awomi Thilixu Village 21. Kuhoje Achumi & family 22. Kihoje Achumi CPC 23. Kiyekhu Awomi & family 24. Hutoi Yeptho Aghunato 25. Khetoi Yeptho Aghunato

We regret our inability to thank those individuals, unions, friends, families & relatives that could not be mentioned in particular.

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e the bereaved family convey our sincere gratitude to all High Officials, Leaders, Nation Workers, Villagers, Churches, friends, in-laws, relatives and well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Sukhai Swu. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you personally, but we humbly pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children & grand children

Born on : 15/08/1969 Died on : 05/01/2017

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S y d n e y, J a n 6 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : D av i d Warner smashed the second fastest half century in Test history to help fire Australia to the verge of a 3-0 series whitewash of Pakistan in Sydney.

Usman Khawaja (79 not out) and Peter Handscomb (40no) also plundered runs after Warner was dismissed for a swashbuckling 55 off 27 deliveries.

E a r l i e r, a f t e r t h e opening session was washed out for the second day in a row, Younus Khan completed an imperious 175 not out before running out of partners as Pakistan were dismissed for 315, still 223 behind Australia’s first innings 538-8.

Australia started the day with the bad news that they had lost opener Matt Renshaw for the rest of the match because of a concussion after he was hit on the helmet while fielding on Thursday.

Khawaja opened in his place but spent his first 40 minutes as a virtual spectator as Warner, who on Tuesday became the first batsman to score a century in the

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9-man Bilbao beat Barca in King’s cup

Messi weaves his way past a trio of Athletic Bilbao defenders during their first leg of Copa del Rey last 16 match on Thursday.

M a d r i d, J a n 6 (Agencies): Athletic Bilbao held out with nine men to beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie on Thursday.

Two goals in three first-half minutes from Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams put the hosts in command, but Lionel Messi’s fine free-kick halved Barca’s arrears after the break.

And the five-time World Player of the Year was inches away from a precious second away goal when he hit the post with the final kick of the game after Raul Garcia and Ander Iturraspe had been sent off.

Barca boss Luis

Enrique started all three of his star strike force of Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar despite handing them an extended winter break which meant they only returned to training on Monday after two weeks off.

This is the sixth time Barca and Athletic have been paired together in the cup in nine seasons, including three finals.

Barca have emerged v i c t o r i o u s i n a l l f ive previous occasions, but Athletic looked well on their way to reversing that run with two excellent goals midway through the first half.

Firstly, Aduriz stooped unmarked to head home Garcia’s cross and round

off a fine team move on 25 minutes.

Then, in the midst of a homage to Athletic defender Yeray Alvarez who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer, the hosts struck again when Williams smashed home a volley from Aduriz’s neat backheeled layoff.

Alvarez was in the crowd and the club announced earlier on Thursday he will return to training in the next few weeks after undergoing successful surgery.

The match was then d o g ge d b y r e f e r e e i n g controversy as Aduriz escaped unpunished for an elbow on Samuel Umtiti.

B a r c a w e r e e ve n more incensed in first-half

GAPYOCC, Royal Strikers in WCC final

Mhomo Tungoe, SDO HQ. Wokha, awarding the Man of the Match.

Dimapur, Jan 6 (NPN): Royal Strikers and two time c h a m p i o n G A P YO C C (Green) entered the final of the 21st edition of Winter Cricket Challenge, organised

by Senior Noble Klan. Royal Strikers defeated Kohima Hornbill by 22 runs while GAPYOCC (Green) lost their last semi final match to Renegades CC by 5 wickets but entered the final through better points in the league stage. In the first match of the day, GAPYOCC (Green), who elected to bat after winning the toss, were bowled out by a strong bowling display by the

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Renegades. Santsuthung was the lone batsman who defied the bowler with 26 runs. Sunil Sharma claimed 4 wickets, Upender Rai 3 wickets and Nayen, Thechamo and Renchio claimed a wicket each.

Renegades reached the target in the 15th over of the inning with a contribution of 21 runs from Romokhon, Nchumbemo 20 runs and Upender Rai 12 runs. Sunil Sharma who was unbeaten on 8 runs and made a haul of 4 wickets was adjudged the man of the match.

In the last semi final league match, the skipper

of Royals Strikers won the toss and opting to bat first set up a comfortable total of 164 runs losing 6 wickets.

Opener Hemari Teron scored 50 runs. He was assisted in the other end by Jubin Doley 20 runs and Montu was unbeaten on 26 runs. Bargish claimed 3 wickets, Bicky, Kevi and Tapitu claimed 1 wicket each.

The hard fought chase

by Kohima Hornbill failed as they were bowled out in the 18th over on 142 runs, 22 runs short of the victory target. The r un getters included Bargish 23 runs, Tali 22 runs, Vikato 19 runs and Tapitu 17 runs. Sajid made a haul of 4 wickets, Roshan 3 wickets, jubin and Vickey claimed a wickets each. Hemari Teron was adjudged the man of the match. The man of the match award was given away by Mhomo Tungoe, SDO, Wokha. The grand finale of the 21st Edition will be graced by Er. Albert Ovung as the chief guest.

stoppage time when David Fernandez Borbalan failed to point to the spot when Neymar appeared to be chopped down by Borja Etxeita. Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were all booked for taking their protests too far, while Messi also had to be restrained from confronting Borbalan as the players left the field for half-time.

Borbalan did come to Barca’s aid just after the break, though, when he adjudged Messi’s free-kick to have crossed the line despite Gorka Iraizoz’s best efforts in the Athletic goal.

Iraizoz tipped over a dipping effort from Neymar as the pressure from the visitors built and the home side were reduced to nine men in their efforts to halt the Brazilian.

Garcia and then Iturraspe had few complaints after seeing second yellow cards for late challenges on Neymar.

More Messi magic nearly prevented Barca star ting the year with defeat as he danced past two defenders before a desperate saving challenge f r o m M i k e l S a n Jo s e prevented the Argentine getting a shot off.

And in the dying seconds Messi smashed a loose ball inside the area off the inside of the post as Athletic desperately held on for the final whistle. The return leg takes place on January 11.

Germany rejects increase in WC teams Berlin, Jan 6 (IANS): German Football Association President Reinhard Grindel has stressed the necessity of maintaining the number of World Cup participants at 32, instead of increasing it to 48.

He voiced his views responding to suggestions made by world governing b o dy F I FA P r e s i d e n t Gianni Infantino to increase the number of participating nations to 48.

In an inter view published at the DFB website on Thursday, Grindel said: “The member a s s o c i a t i o n s r e c e ive d the proposals just before Christmas. I think we need a prolonged period of time to discuss them, as individual associations, confederations and then as a whole. A decision s h o u l d n’ t b e r u s h e d through.”

Great Britain’s Hopman Cup campaign ends Perth, Jan 6 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : G r e a t Britain finished their Hopman Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Germany in Perth.

B o t h t e a m s we r e already out of contention in the competition, and after Heather Watson beat Andrea Petkovic, Dan Evans lost to Alexander Zverev.

In the ‘Fast Four’ m i xe d d o u b l e s, t h e Germans won 4-2 4-2 to complete a 2-1 victory.

Britain were beaten 3-0

by France and Switzerland earlier in the round robin matches.

Z ve r ev, w h o b e a t Roger Federer earlier this week in a match regarded as one of the best in the tournament’s history, beat Evans 6-4 6-4, avenging his defeat to the Brit in the US Open last year.

The 19-year-old is the youngest player in the top 50 and he is widely expected to be knocking on the top 10’s door this year.

Watson won 6-2 7-6 (7-3) to chalk up her first victory of the week after defeats to Belinda Bencic and Kristina Mladenovic.

“I wanted that a lot,” she said. “I woke up today thinking, ‘You know what, I’ve been playing good tennis, I’ve had some really tight matches with great players, and I just wanted to continue doing the right things’.”

Virat takes charge; Yuvi, Nehra make comeback

Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh

Ashish Nehra

Mumbai, Jan 6 (PTI): Indian cricket entered a new era as Virat Kohli was today officially anointed captain for all three formats as he took over leadership for the limited-overs series against England where veterans Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra will make a comeback.

While Mahendra Singh Dhoni, after more than nine years at the helm, will play only as keeper-batsman, the national selection committee under MSK Prasad’s chairmanship named rookie Delhi keeper Rishabh Pant in the T20 squad giving an indication as to whom they consider Dhoni’s successor.

The selection committee meeting today had its share of drama and was delayed by three hours on technical grounds before a go ahead from the Lodha panel set the proceedings rolling.

To d a y ’s m e e t i n g was convened by BCCI

CEO Rahul Johri after joint Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary stood disqualified owing to the Supreme Court verdict, which sacked the entire BCCI top brass last week.

Among the notable omissions, Ajinkya Rahane has been dropped from the T20 team and Pant replaces him as a batsman who will also be Dhoni’s understudy in limited overs for the time being. Yuvraj was in splendid form during the Ranji Trophy and scored 672 runs in five games at an average of 84 with a highest score of 260 against Baroda before he took a break due to his marriage.

The two teams saw veteran Nehra, who underwent surgery after sustaining an injury during IPL, make a comeback.

His selection indicated the dearth of quality left-arm seamers in the horizon and no one can question Nehra’s craft with the white kookaburra.

With the three ODIs

against England, starting January 15, being the only 50-over matches before the Champions Trophy in England, the selectors named all the top players in both teams barring Rahane.

Both Nehra and Yuvraj will also be needed during the Champions Trophy given their experience in English conditions. Top spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be playing all six matches while a fit-again Shikhar Dhawan has been picked only for the ODIs. His replacement opener, who is likely to partner KL Rahul in T20s would be Punjab’s Mandeep Singh. Batsman Manish Pandey has made it to both the squads.

The Indian pace attack also remains the same in both the formats w i t h U m e s h Ya d av, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yorker specialist Jasprit Bumrah sharing the workload with seamer-allrounder Hardik Pandya.

Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year ABU J A , J a n 6 (Agencies): Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez was Thursday voted African Footballer of the Year after he inspired Leicester City to the English Premier League title last season.

Mahrez, 25, beat Gabon skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scooped the prestigious accolade last year, into second place, with Senegal star Sadio Mane, who features for Liverpool, taking third place.

The France-bor n forward said it was an honour to be named the best African player for the past year.

“It’s a huge honour, I am happy and pleased.

I thank all my teammates at Leicester and Algeria,” Mahrez said as he received the award.

“I dedicate this to my family and all those who support me every day.”

Leicester caused a major shock when as 5,000-1 outsiders they went on to

win the Premier League last season.

Mahrez played a key role in the Foxes’ stunning run with 17 goals, 10 assists in 37 appearances.

He was the first Algerian to win a Premier League champions medal and sparked a massive following back home in Algeria for the club, who he had first thought was a rugby team when he was contacted to join them four years ago.

All three players who made the shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year were also picked in CAF XI that also features Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly from Manchester United.

Goalkeeper Denis

Riyad Mahrez was crowned African Footballer of the Year.

Onyango was picked for the African Player of the Year Based in Africa award ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns teammate Khama Billiat and Zambia’s Rainford Kalaba.

Onyango was

outstanding when seven-time South African champions Sundowns won an historic CAF Champions League and also when Uganda qualified for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations after a long absence.

Mohun Bagan’s first I-League home game uncertain Ko l k ata , J a n 6 (IANS): With just two days to go for their I-League football opener against C hurc hill Brothers a t home, Mohun Bagan have landed in hot water with a stay order from the High Court asking them not to host their matches under floodlights at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium.

B a g a n w i l l m o ve court in the afternoon to vacate the order issued on a petition reasoning that hosting matches under floodlights could cause ecological hazards.

Environmental activist Subhash Dutta, who moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) with a similar petition during Atletico de Kolkata’s Indian Super League (ISL) games at the same venue, is again the man behind the move. Due to the unavailability of the Salt Lake Stadium for the U-17 World Cup, Bagan and East Bengal have been forced to play at a different venue.

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