August 19, 2016

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NSCN (I-M) adamant on integration of Naga areas

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): Even as the chief negotiator of the NSCN (I-M) and general secretary Th. Muivah and Government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga talks R.N. Ravi recently issued a joint communiqué that sought to convey the message that solution was well within reach and soon, the NSCN (I-M) has virtually threatened to walk out of the process for solution unless its demand for integration of Naga contiguous areas were accepted as part of the deal.

According to reliable sources, NSCN (I-M) leaders led by Th. Muivah have made it clear to government of India’s Interlocutor R.N. Ravi that they were ready to walk out of ongoing peace talks if the government of India did not consider integration of Nagas’ land.

Sources further disclosed that both the entities were now talking seriously about integration of Nagas land in the face of an adamant stand adopted by the NSCN (I-M) which has coined another slogan “No integration, No solution.”

The issue of integration had been insisted upon by the NSCN (I-M) and in the face of opposition from neigh-

ANPSTA alleges anomalies in appointment of PTs D I M A P U R , AU G 1 8 (NPN): All Nagaland PreService Teacher Association (ANPSTA) has alleged that for the last several years, the department of education has been appointing primary teachers (PTs) through the back-door on contract, ad hoc, temporary basis in various schools in Nagaland without following the TET guidelines or without conducting any selection process.

In a representation addressed to the commissioner & secretary and director school education, the ANPSTA action committee convener Bendangsunep Longkumer and vice-convener Avi Ringa said they have all passed the Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in the year 2013 and 2016 and were eligible to be appointed as primary teachers in any school in Nagaland.

The representation stated that despite successfully getting through the Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test no selection process whatsoever for recruiting primary school teachers from amongst them have been undertaken till date. ANPSTA stated that all back-door appointments deserved to be immediately cancelled/terminated and recruitment be conducted.

In the event its representation was not considered within a period of 15 days, ANPSTA cautioned that it would have no other alternative, but to seek the redressal of its grievance before an appropriate court of law. (Representation on p-6)

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bouring states some of who have even threatened to react, the government of India had placed it in the back burner.

Then Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee during his Kohima visit on 2003 had ruled out integration. The resurrection of the demand for integration has placed the entire process in a situation which could but only delay solution, according to sources.

NSCN (I-M) leaders led

by Muivah have been holding series of meeting with R.N. Ravi for at least two to three times a week. Both the parties will be holding a meeting on August 19, sources informed.

Earlier, during the ‘70th Naga Independence Day’ celebration, NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser, Rh. Raising asserted that integration of all Naga territories, under one political umbrella was “the legitimate right of the Nagas, which no power can stop.”

Raising said “integration of all Naga territories is a natural necessity and not a choice.” Maintaining that all the nation-states today were built on the concept of “pluralism of sovereignty”, Raising said “shared sovereignty is a matter of mutual agreement founded on the objective reality of national necessity of the two people.” On issues that have cropped up in the

ongoing talks with the Government of India (GoI) with regard to sovereignty and integration of Naga territories, Raising said “Nagas were not asking for sovereignty from India as sovereignty of Nagas belonged to the people”.

On August 12, NSCN (I-M) general secretary Th. Muivah and government of India’s Interlocutor for talks, R.N. Ravi in a joint communiqué, setting at rest speculations regarding status of talks, especially after the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman Isak Chishi Swu, assured that talks were progressing in the right direction and that both sides were closer than ever before to the final settlement and expressed the hope that it would be sooner than later.

Both Th. Muivah and R.N. Ravi reiterated that the political initiative of the government of India and the NSCN (I-M) to resolve the Naga political issue had received a new urgency and impetus during the last two years.

During the period, the two said talks had become more purposeful, less ritualistic and more forthright and far more frequent than in all previous years adding this helped build unprecedented mutual understanding and trust.

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‘Status quo’ order stalling Tap individual’s potential for developmental works: NFR development, says Acharya

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Lumding, Pankaj Jain on Thursday said “widening works of railway lines No. 2 and 3” at Dimapur railway station had been stalled due to the ‘status quo’ order issued by the district court following a case filed by some parties who were evicted by railway authorities.

Addressing media persons, Pankaj Jain who was in Dimapur on Thursday to inspect the condition of Dimapur railway station, said around 50 households that had encroached railways land were evicted in a ‘proper manner’ in the presence of magistrates and police in 2014. However, he said around 15-16 households claiming to have land pattas, “illegally issued by the state government”, filed a case in the court which ordered status quo owing to which development works in the station has been stalled.

Jain said that the state government would be submitting a written statement to the court regarding its position on the case by August 31, 2016.

On the slow progress of development at Dimapur railway station, NFR authorities stated the severe financial crunch of the state government between 2009-2012 was one of the reasons. In this regard, the railway authorities have called

on the Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee and Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee to facilitate the railways to tackle the land problem.

Jain also assured that cleanliness of Dimapur railway station would be a priority, particularly Nagaland Express and BG Express, the only trains that originates from Dimapur.

He however informed that the lack of water supply system at Dimapur station was an issue as the trains had to depend on Lumding station for cleaning.

Jain also informed that the railways have a long-term plan to shift the current goods yard to Rangapahar, with initiation from the state government to develop the roads.

Earlier, the DRM during his visit inaugurated Upper Class AC Waiting Hall at the railway station.

Reward for best ideas

NFR on Thursday announced reward for best suggestion for improvement of passenger amenities and facelift of Dimapur Railway Station. The Railways have sought suggestions from individuals, NGOs, entrepreneurs, civil authorities for improvement of passenger amenities and face lift of Dimapur station accompanied with photographs and drawings, if required, and submit it to DRM, Lumding NF Railway or email it to dimapurrail@gmail.com within August 30, 2016.

P.B. Acharya and T.R. Zeliang along with IRCSN members and others. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 18 (NPN): Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya, and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, addressed the 30th annual general meeting of the Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) state branch at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhawan here on Thursday.

Speaking at the meeting, Acharya reiterated his idea to tap the potential that lay dormant within individuals and utilize it for the development of the society. The governor, who is also the president of IRCS Nagaland branch, acknowledged the contribution and service rendered by the IRCS Nagaland state branch and urged the members to put more effort and reach out to the people in times of need.

Acharya also called upon the public and NGOs to ex-

tend their help to enable the schemes and benefits from the government reach the rightful beneficiaries as the government agents alone cannot fulfil the mission.

He advised the IRCS Nagaland state branch to give elaborate report at the general meeting with the activities carried out in the current year and past years.

Acharya expressed his happiness at the performance of the IRCS Peren and Dimapur districts and further urged other districts also to emulate the same.

Governor said he has asked the chief minister to increase the fund to enable the Red Cross society members to help more needy people in the state. Also speaking at the meeting, the state chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, who is also and vice president IRCS

Nagaland state branch, said global warming and climate change was the biggest challenge threatening life. He urged the IRCS Nagaland state branch members to join the “green campaign” and actively support the initiatives and interventions by the government and non-governmental agencies that would bring about mitigations and adaptations to climate change.

Quoting the adage “prevention is better than cure”, the chief minister said the initiative such as “green campaign” or “green movement would endeavour to serve humanity.

Zeliang also reminded the IRCS members the seven fundamental principles of Red Cross -- humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service and univer(Cont’d on p-5) sality.

MDTOA threatens ‘chaka bandh’ Will go ahead with women reservation: CM ACAUT demands final draft

MOKOKCHUNG, AUG 18 (NPN): Mokokchung District Truck Owner Association (MDTOA) has threatened to launch ‘chaka bandh’ along the national highway (Mokokchung to Mariani road) if the state government fail to repair the said stretch within 30 days.

In a statement MDTOA president Sentilemba and secretary Pokyim informed that the association had submitted a representation to chief engineer PWD (NH) highlighting the issue, as the road was the lifeline for people living in Mokokchung, Tuensang and Zunheboto district. They said if the government fails to take heed of their demand, it should not be held responsible for any eventualities that may arise.

The road has been serving the three districts in various forms like public transportation and supply of essential commodities and at the same time people were dependant on this road for their livelihood, it added.

Around 500-700 trucks ply along the stretch on a daily basis which has been neglected for several years, MDTOA said

adding, the condition has worsened and vehicles were unable to ply. As a result, the three important districts have been greatly affected, particularly the tuck owners as they have to bear the brunt of the trucks/ vehicles which are damaged beyond repair while transporting pubic and supplies.

Mkg power crisis: MTLT relaxes its deadline

Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) on Thursday informed since its demand for restoration of power supply in Mokokchung within one month expired on August 18, 2016, a joint sitting with the All Ward Union (AWU) held on Thursday agreed that the MTLT would relax its demand in view of the 15-day ultimatum served by the AWU. In a press release, media cell, MTLT said this was agreed in the interest of the public as well as in the interest of the move initiated by the All Ward Union.

MTLT said it stood by the AWU’s stance and warned that new situations would invite new actions and reactions.

Correspondent

KO H I M A / D I A M P U R , AUG 18 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, leaving aside all the opposition, Thursday affirmed that his government would go ahead with the implementation of 33% women reservation in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) elections.

He informed this to the media persons on the sidelines of IRCSN general meeting held at Raj Bhawan on Thursday. When asked about the stand of the government on the issue, which was opposed

by Naga civil society organizations like Naga Hoho and Ao Senden, Zeliang said that the government would stand by the cabinet’s decision.

On August 11, Zeliang, at a function held in Kohima, announced the cabinet’s decision to implement the 33% women reservation in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) polls.

Following the announcement, Naga Hoho expressed surprise over the cabinet decision and appealed to the gov-

ernment “to keep the cabinet decision in abeyance without issuing the notification till the matter is settled amicably”.

The hoho said that the cabinet went ahead with the decision “without consulting the civil societies as one of the major stake holders within the state”.

Ao senden, the apex body of the Ao community, also expressed its surprise over the decision and said the state government’s hustle to implement the said act when even the parliament was yet to pass the act. Ao Senden has said “it is also totally in contrary to the Indian constitution article 371 (A)” and also totally against the Ao custom.

Eastern Naga bodies back women quota ‘in principle’

A joint consultative meeting of all tribal hohos, frontal bodies, individuals and well wishers of Eastern Nagaland under the aegis of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), held on August 17 at ACACIA hotel Dimapur, unanimously agreed “not to oppose (in principle)” the im-

Was victimised by VK Singh, banned illegally: Army Chief New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI): In an unprecedented step of a serving Army Chief taking on one of his predecessors, General Dalbir Singh has alleged that he was “sought to be victimised” by Gen (retd) V.K. Singh, now a Union Minister, with the sole purpose of denying him promotion as Army Commander.

Gen Dalbir Singh made the allegation in an affidavit filed by him in his personal capacity while responding to a petition moved by Lt Gen (Retd) Ravi Dastane who had alleged “favouritism” during his selection as the Army Commander.

“I was sought to be victimised by the then COAS with the sole purpose of denying promotion to the appointment of Army Commander.

False, baseless and imaginary allegations of lapses were levelled against me in the show cause notice (of May 19, 2012),” Gen Dalbir Singh said. V K Singh is currently the Minister of State for External Affairs. “Despite their being no evidence against me

(L-R) Gen (retd) V K Singh and Gen Dalbir Singh

at the Court of Inquiry, the show cause notice was issued malafidely,” he said, adding that, “no material whatsoever of attendant circumstances was provided to me. The show cause notice issued, beside suffering from vagueness, was premeditated and also against the principles of natural justice”.

Dalbir Singh was placed under a discipline and vigilance (DV) ban by the then COAS V K Singh in 2012 for his alleged “failure of command and control” after a Court of Inquiry was ordered

into an operation carried out in Jorhat, Assam on the night of December 20-21, 2011 by the 3 Corps Intelligence and Surveillance Unit.

Dalbir Singh, who was the then General Officer Commanding of the unit, said that the imposition of DV ban upon him and issuance of show cause notice by the then COAS “was illegal and premeditated”.

“It is thus established that I was victimized for extraneous reasons by the then COAS and hence the illegal imposition of DV ban by the

then COAS could not be made the basis by the apellant to challenge my appointment as GOC-in-C, Eastern Command. In fact, it is the answering respondent who is the victim and not the appellant, as is sought to be made by him,” he said.

The affidavit further said, “The passing of directions for initiating administrative action against me after about one month of having already finalised the Court of Inquiry smacks of a motivated, biased, arbitrary and malicious intent to punish me which the then COAS executed apparently as planned by him”.

Regarding the Jorhat operation, Dalbir Singh has said in his affidavit that “on that day, I was away on part of annual leave and rejoined duty on 26 Dec 2011”.

Dalbir Singh’s promotion as GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, with effect from June 15, 2012 was cleared by General Bikram Singh who had reversed the DV ban after V K Singh had retired on May 31, 2012.

plementation of 33% women reservation in Municipal and Town Councils.

Informing this in a press note, ENPO general secretary, Manlang Phom said the house deliberated at length on the issue, after which majority of those present opined that “since NLA in 2006 passed an amendment Act of Nagaland 33% women reservation in Municipal/Town Councils, and basing on October 28, 2011 ENPO resolution no.14 and subsequent reaffirmation on October 12, 2012, the house unanimously resolved that ENPO on behalf of the people of Eastern Nagaland shall not to oppose (in principle) the implementation of 33% women reservation and leave the matter to the Supreme Court final verdict.”

Manlang further said that the house also resolved that the debate on 33% reservation should be purely and separately applied only in regard to Municipal and Town Councils “without any legal and political implications or infringement upon Article 371 A (1) (a).”

on Lokayukta be made public

DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Demanding that the final draft on anti-corruption mechanism Lokayukta be made public, ACAUT has submitted various points for inclusion in the final draft, before the Nagaland Lokayukta Act is passed in the coming Winter Session of the Assembly. According to ACAUT media cell, the points were submitted during the meeting with the Standing Committee on Lokayukta, constituted by the NLA, on August 17.

Media cell said the team met the Standing Committee led by its chairman, Er. Levi Rengma, and members C. Apok Jamir, R. Tohanba, and Dr. TM Lotha. At the meeting, the committee expressed the dire need for the Lokayukta Act at this juncture, and also “voiced apprehension that the body maybe misused for political vendetta”, media cell said. To this, ACAUT said Lokayukta should not become another “paper tiger” like the State Vigilance Commission “whereby even its suo moto

power has been taken away with by the Cabinet, an issue first raised by the NTC”.

ACAUT also apprised the committee on the danger of senior bureaucrats on the verge of retirement lobbying for membership in the Lokayukta.

In order to discourage political practice of rewarding loyal bureaucrats with membership in various constitutional and statutory bodies, ACAUT proposed a “cooling off ” period of at least five years after retirement before any retired bureaucrat could be considered for the august office, media cell said. Further, ACAUT told the Committee the anti-corruption ombudsman “has nothing to do with Article 371 (A) and thus citing reason that Lokayukta violates article 371 (A) has no logical basis, the Article 371 (A) has frequently misinterpreted to suit vested interest”.

ACAUT also demanded that the Nagaland Lokayukta Act should satisfy the people of Nagaland.

Education row: Review petition filed against order of JMFC Peren Correspondent

KOHIMA, AUG 18 (NPN): After the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Peren had dismissed the complaint case against chief minister T.R. Zeliang’s educational qualification on July 29, on the ground of being barred by time limitation, the petitioners have filed a criminal revision petition before the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court (GHC), challenging the decision.

At the hearing Thursday, senior in the Supreme Court advocate, K.N. Balgopal representing the petitioners said they were within the limitation period as per the Supreme Court(SC)and High Court (HC)orders.

Balgopal informed the judge that in the event the case goes in their favor, they would not want to revert the case to JMFC Peren for trail.

Balgopal maintained that magistrate, who was asked to decide only the ques-

tion of limitation, had gone beyond the brief by making remarks against the petitioners, accusing them of political vendetta.

He further said when the HC had already noted that the petitioners had a locus standi on the matter, the magistrate by casting aspersions on the petitioners, virtually exceeded her jurisdiction by interfering in the HC order which the SC had accepted.

Balgopal said in the objection filed by the respondent before the JMFC Peren, a line was added claiming that Hon’ble HC has not decided in any of the issues raised, giving the impression that the HC has given the liberty to the magistrate to re-hear the issue whose merit had been settled by the High Court.

Balgopal said if the judicial precedence or decisions of the High Court were ignored, a state of confusion would be created in the administration of justice and that the

constitutional authority of the HC would be undermined. “I leave the matter to the High Court to decide the issue separately,” he added.

He said this sentence that the HC had not decided on the issue was actually missing in the SC order. The advocate therefore maintained that the respondent T.R Zeliang, by interpolating the SC order had committed contempt of court, and also in support of the interpolation, he (Zeliang) had filed an affidavit before the magistrate, amounting to another offence of perjury before the Peren Court.

He said even though the judgments were tendered to the JMFC Peren and read out at length and if the judgments were heeded to, the petition would not have been dismissed.

After hearing the senior advocate, justice LS Jamir of the Kohima Bench High Court fixed September 14 as the next date of hearing.

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Kma DDCMC quarterly meeting held

Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio speaking at the DDCMC quarterly meeting held at DC’s conference hall on August 18. Minister, Kiyanilie Peseyie; minister, Dr. Nicky Kire and DC Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor IAS also seen in the picture. (DPRO, Kohima)

DIMAPUR: Kohima District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees (DDCMC) (Disha Committee) held its quarterly meeting under the chairmanship of DDCMC chairman and Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio at DC’s conference hall on August 18. Minister of Social Welfare, Kiyanilie Peseyie, minister of Forest, Dr. Nicky Kire, MLA Vikho Yhoshu, MLA Neiphrezo Keditsu and deputy commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor IAS were also present at the meeting.

According to DIPR re-

port, Neiphiu Rio said that the committee was to discuss the ongoing activities and also the grievances faced by the line departments while implementing the programme at the district level. He also asked the departments to present their reports in written on every meeting so that the area elected members would be aware about the ongoing programme in their respective areas.

Rio suggested the DRDA Kohima to have a monitoring mechanism which was required to ensure every citizen to work and eat under the

implementation of the programmes. On Social Welfare presentation under NSAP, Rio asked the department to co-ordinate with GBs and councils of the villages/wards for verification of the listed beneficiaries so as to reach the right eligible persons.

Rio asked the department of PHE to co-ordinate with its line departments to work out together in order to manage and divide the water for farming and consumption during the dry season. Rio also asked the education department to conduct surprise checking on

Church initiates mass social work in Zbto

Church members and authorities at the social work.

ZUNHEBOTO, AUG 18 (NPN): Thousands of public took active part in the mass social work under the aegis of Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC), stretching from daily market complex to the lone petrol pump, here in Zunheboto from August 16 to 17.

The Church authority under senior pastor, Daniel Chishi spearheaded the social work along with thousands of member participants/volunteers in gruesome, tiring and hectic involvements living aside the church activities.

The technical and financial support was from the Church budgets, 10% tithes and other donations.

This is the first of its kind, in Zunheboto town history where the Church initiated its noble endeavours.

One senior citizen and SH leader lamented that, “if the church takes up such activity (s) to mend the neglected roads, then how could the church leaders perform or bring lost souls towards God,

since the tensions and concern towards the plight of Zunheboto town roads are in focus”.

It may be noted that the daily market complex to the lone Zunheboto district pump is one of the busiest roads which, not only affects the plying vehicles, but also 3-4 thousands students commute every day which also includes public commuting even on Sunday’s devotional services and worships.

It may also be recorded that one vehicle met a mishap earlier this year killing one on the spot and other two occupants sustained grievous/ serious injuries.

The day long benevolent endeavours were initiated with technical items/vehicles such as 1 JS-140, 2 JCB, 7 Dumpers, church members and volunteers to complete the road for easy commuting of public and plying of vehicles.

Speaking to the Nagaland Post/correspondent, senior pastor Dr. Daniel Chishi said that, “the purpose of organizing this mass social work

was to create awareness to the citizens and to propagate the rights and responsibilities amongst the public”.

In conclusion, Dr Daniel Chishi on behalf of all the ZTSBC staff and deacon council extended gratitude to the church members/volunteers for their tireless efforts towards the cause.

The church further, extended great appreciation to all the well wishers and to patrons for the successful completion of the project which included, Akihito Zhimo, South Point (East); Khetoho Yeptho (Sukhalu); Asheto Kibami (Old Town); Executive Engineer R&B Zunheboto, Hekuto Chishi; Hokugha South Point; PWD Mechanical Zbto; Vikaho T. Zhimo (president GB Union Zunheboto area); Atovi Achumi, district Child Protection Unit; Olympic Higher Secondary School; Sunbeam School; principal Step By Step School, Zhekugha Assumi; Vikheto Awomi Old Town; Zunheboto Town Council etc for the collective efforts.

the teachers available in their duties and also to check the school’s performances for further necessary action.

On Power sector, Rio commented that IPDS is the only source where improvement of power system could be upgraded for electricity distribution. He also asked the department to know the actual power position and its system and as to how the resources can be taped. In this regard, DC also informed the house that to minimize the power consumption in the district and also with an aim to reduce the electricity bills of an individual, the Kohima district administration has recently initiated and launched the ‘Energy Efficient Kohima’ where MoU was also signed with Energy Efficient Services Limited (EESL) to continue the programme and cover all the villages under the district.

Deputy commissioner Ruovilatuo Mor, IAS also apprised the members that the committee’s quarterly meeting has been earmarked after every three months and requested all the members to give importance to this meeting and also to maintain and record the achievement of their implementing programmes up to date in order to present in the next meeting.

Sumi Council VVC condemns AR raid; demands apology DIMAPUR: The Sumi Council Valley View Colony (VVC) has “strongly” condemned the raid by 37 Assam Rifles (AR) at the residence of its treasures Toikhu Chophy on August 17 at Valley View Colony Dimapur.

In a condemnation note, chairman Sumi Council VVC termed the raid as “unwarranted” and “unjustifiable” and stated that the raid carried out at 3 a.m had traumatised the children and the family members present in the house.

“Such methodical house raid at an odd hour is alien and foreign to our Naga culture and the same could be taken as an ‘invasion’,” the council maintained.

The council said that Toikhu Chophy was a respectable member of its colony/ community, a law abiding citizen and that no amount of explanation would justify the action of 37 AR. In this regard, the council demanded the 37 AR to tender public apology to Toikhu Chophy and his family for the “unnecessary harassment” and for “breach of personal rights and security” as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

PTYS observes its foundation day

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, august 19, 2016

news in brief RBC informs: Rotomi Baptist Church (RBC) Zunheboto has informed that ‘mass marriage’ for 2016-2017 would be held on December 9 and January 10 respectively. It added that no individual marriage would be held in between.

DMC informs: Dimapur Municipal

Council (DMC) has informed all the colony chairmen and GBs to attend the awareness programme on animal birth control on August 26, 10 a.m at DMC office premises.

NPA general meeting: Nagaland Pharmacists’ Association (NPA) would hold a general meeting on August 24 at Red Cross Building conference hall. Any issue or grievances required to be discussed at the meeting are requested to be given in written. A press note issued by NPA general secretary, Kethokhrienuo Vtiso has requested all the district presidents along with members to attend the meeting without fail. For further details one may contact general secretary at 9612672016.

Emergency meeting at Razhuphe Dimapur: An emergency meeting of the

village council Industrial Village Razhüphe Dimapur (IVRD) has been convened on August 20 at the residence of the council chairman, T. L. Angami. All the GBs, VCMs, VDB members, vigilance committee members and mother unit have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Primary teachers general meeting: All

primary teachers from Dimapur district including Nuiland area irrespective of qualification, and nature of appointment are hereby informed that there would be a general meeting on August 20, 10 a.m at Hotel Saramati. All are requested to attend positively as it concerns service matters. For further details contact 9862817481/9862927267.

flag should be submitted to the DEO office before September 14 for onward submission to higher authority.

WGC seminar held: Wangkhao Govt College conducted a seminar on skill development on August 12, sponsored by the department of DUDA, and organised

by Wangkhao Govt. College. Aochuba, IFS, DFO, Mon and Dr. Chenjei, medical officer, Phomching, presented topics on environment, pollution, etiquette, moral values, and personal hygiene.

B.Ed certificate submission: Additional director of DoSE has directed all officers and G/T under elementary and secondary education to submit Xerox copy of B.Ed mark sheet and pass certificate immediately. Officers have been directed to submit to the directorate in room no. 19 and G/T are through to their respective SDEO and DEO on or before August 31 for verification.

Ex-PAN general meeting: General

meeting of the Ex. Parliamentarians Association (Ex-PAN) of Nagaland would be held on August 20, 11 a.m at the Zonal Council Hall, Kohima, near Old Assembly Hall to discuss some important issues pertaining to the welfare of the members. All Ex. Parliamentarians of Nagaland have been are requested to bring suggestions and make it convenient to attend the meeting.

ENSU SJC meeting: Eastern Nagaland

students’ Union (ENSU) of St. Joseph’s college Jakhama silver jubilee planning committee has convened meeting on August 20, 12 noon at DUDA guest house Kohima to discuss the forth coming ENSU SJC silver jubilee in 2017. All the alumni have been requested to attend the meeting.

For further information one may contact Lanu Chang 9856471042.

Lost and found: Office of the Diphupar

DIMAPUR: Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) observed its 5th foundation day at PTC hall on August 16, wherein each department highlighted their achievement and the loopholes during the year 2015-16.

A press note by PTYS publicity and information secretary, Nuyi Hoshi stated that PTYS had further resolved to take up pending works with the same spirit of unity and coordination. It also stated that clean-green Phek highlighted the problems faced by the team while performing the duties in collecting the garbage at Phek town. In this, the team requested the members present to give bet-

ter coordination toward the implications of the adopted resolution. It is also decided to conduct social work on August 17.

The programme also discussed the upcoming inter colony tournament scheduled for October 10 to 15, whereby various heads were formed for the smooth success of the tournament.

The prog ram was chaired by PTYS president Nihite Akami. PTYS also extended its gratitude to the colony chairmen forum, colony GB forum, youths of all the colonies, administration and the citizens of Phek town for the success of completion of 5 year of existence.

DPC, KPC condoles

WRN villages in Karbianglong affected by flood

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Press Club (DPC) members have expressed sadness at the loss of late Tongpangwati Longchar, father of Akangjungla Longchar of The Morung Express.

Dimapur Press Club in its condolence note stated that late Tongpangwati Longchar left for his heavenly abode on the morning of August 18 at GNRC, Guwahati following a short ailment.

Late Tongpangwati Longchar, aged 61, was the manager at NIDC Ltd, Dimapur.

DPC conveys its deepest condolence to the bereaved family of the departed soul.

KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) in a condolence note by KPC general secretary, Alice Yhoshu extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and also offered prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace.

DIMAPUR: Several paddy fields, houses, and livestock belonging to villages of Western Rengma Nagas in Karbi Anglong were reportedly destroyed by flooding of the Khanari River after unexpected cloudburst hit the region on August 15. Informing this in a press note, president Western Rengma Students’ Union Nagaland (WRSUN), stated that five Western Rengma villages under Karbi Anglong district namely Richangarinyu Village, Nkhenlari nyu Village, Khowani Village, Ridongunyu Village and Phentseronyu Village were the worst affected.

One child has been drowned in the flood, WRSUN informed.

So far no relief materials could be provided to the affected villages as the only road connecting the five villages with the rest of the state has been inundated by the flooding river and news of the disaster couldn’t be disseminated on

Teachers’ day token and car flags:

Heads of institution (both govt and private) under the jurisdiction of DEO, Kohima are informed that teachers days token and car flags can be collected from the DEO office hours from August 19. It is further informed that the token/flags should be sold in and around the school premise during September 2 and 3. The fund for the collection of teachers’ day token and car

Naga Youth Organization (DNYO) president Vekre Puro and general secretary Wati Imsong has informed that a vehicle bearing no. NLO1, T 3189 was found abandoned at E Khel Diphupar since August 15.

DNYO informs the rightful owners to come and collect the same with relevant documents from the office of DNYO within a week from this notification. Contact 8014179607/9436813463.

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ZUNHEBOTO, AUG 17 (NPN): The VK Range Students Union (VKRSU), VK Area GBs Association (Kukami Hoho) and VK

Area Peoples Organisation (VKAPO) have jointly caught one Aghato, found extorting money at VK town from a truck driver in the name of NSCN (R). An FIR has been lodged against the accused

and forwarded to the authority. The associations have also cautioned that, “any individuals or groups involving in such cases around the jurisdiction shall be strictly dealt with in future”.

Flood affected area in the Western Rangma villages.

time due to lack of telecommunication facilities in the area, it stated. Therefore, WRSUN has appealed for “kind attention and assistance in cash or kinds for the affected villagers from the Government, NGOs and individuals.”

The union also appealed the government to consider

providing chopper services for the purpose of dropping relief materials in case the road connectivity couldn’t be restored within the next few days.

WRSUN informed that in Richangarinyu village three paddy fields were destroyed, seven houses, 30 paddy fields, 29 cows and nine pigs were

drowned, and one water pumping machine washed away in Nkhenlarinyu village, eight fields were washed away by the flood and one child was drowned in Khowani village, while 15 paddy fields were destroyed by the flood in Phentsero village and three in Ridonganyu village.

OTC Yangli Kohima Excise seizes 300 kgs ganja TVUMT donates benches and desks to GHSS ‘D’ organizes literary

TVUMT along with the staff of GHSS ‘D’ during the programme.

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MON, AUG 18 (NPN): As a good will gesture and a wakeup call to parents, officers, public leaders and NGOs of Mon Town, the Tobu Village Union Mon Town (TVUMT) on August 16 had donated 6 sets of bench and desk for the class XI students of GHSS ‘D’ Mon town.

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of students.

Meanwhile, Mongyo Konyak while acknowledging and appreciating the kind gesture on behalf of the students’ community and KNSK, lamented that most of the parents, public leaders, officers and Naga national workers were seen only during the time of admission with request to admit their kin and not in time of such needs,

which, she said was actually hampering the career of the school children.

The vice principal of GHSS ‘D’ while thanking the TVUMT said that he had never, in his 31 years of service experienced such help and expressed hope that many such donations and contribution made by theTVUMT would set an example to the rest of the community to come forward in lending their helping hands for the welfare of the students.

It may be mentioned that the GHSS ’D’, upgraded last year, had been functioning with just 15 sets of benches and desks, provided by the district administration for 154 students of class XI. Later the school authority adjusted the institutional fund to make another 10 sets of benches and desks.

It is worth mentioning that the TVUMT also donated a bench to the District Hospital Mon. They had also earlier in the month of June 2016, repaired the town road connecting bazaar road to new site V junction, by filling up the potholes.

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DIMAPUR: Oriental Theological College (OTC) Yangli organized a literary programme with the theme “sharing the boarders” with executive secretary USBLA, Rev. C. Lima as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Rev Lima encouraged the OTC family to enlarge their territory of thinking, sharing and ministry.

In the programme various competitions such as eloquent speech, essay, poetry, painting, spelling bee, solo, quartet, debate and quiz.

The panel of judges was graduate teacher GMS Yangli Nganshi, pastor YBL, Tsipong, headmaster Eden school Yangli, Lemli, women secretary USBKA, Aphrie, education and literature secretary USBLA, Surotsa and teacher GMS Yangli, Alice.

The college administration thanked the special guest, judges of the program and all the participants for making the day a grand success.

Police personnel with the seized contraband.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Excise personnel manning Peducha Check gate on August 16 have seized contraband ganja from two separate vehicles amounting to 300 kgs worth approximately Rs. 7.5 lakh (street value).

In a press release, Superintendent of Kohima Excise Vikikhe Aomi informed that the Excise personnel basing on intelligence tip off intercepted both the vehicles at around 11 a.m. at Peducha Check gate and on checking the vehicles recovered the ganja from the

respective vehicle trunks.

In this connection two persons identified as K. Lohru (26) son of E. Kapin of Merhulietsa Colony Kohima and driver of Omni Van (NL 01 T 8427) and K. Adahe (30) son of late CH. Kaikho of AG Colony Kohima and driver of Omni Van (NL 01 T 7914) were arrested.

According to the release, both the arrested persons during initial interrogation disclosed that one woman identified as Noami currently staying at AG Colony Kohima hired

the vehicles and promised to pay the drivers Rs. 8000 each for transporting the contraband ganja to Dimapur.

The Excise check gate personnel was led by assistant inspector Excise Pusukhong, head constable Lamsai and constables Lhoukuolie, Aongsen, Khruvotso, Kehoshe, Penshak, Akho and Akup.

Excise Kohima informed that a case has been registered under NDPS Act 1985 and investigation was on to apprehended the alleged accused woman.

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WEATHER FORECAST August 19

(Temperature in ºC) Max 33 Agartala A thunderstorm in spots 28 Aizawl Nice with sunny intervals Guwahati An a.m. shower; partly sunny 34 29 Imphal Nice with clouds and sun Itanagar An a.m. shower; partly sunny 32 Shillong Sun and clouds with a t-storm 23 Kohima Rather cloudy with a t-storm 24 33 Dimapur Times of clouds and sun A thunderstorm in the area 28 Mkg Tuensang Some sun, a t-storm in spots 26 28 Wokha Pleasant with some sun Zunheboto Clouds and sun with a t-storm 24

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Minister Vikheho Swu along with others during the launch of ANAEF at NSCA office premises on August 18, 2016.

KOHIMA, AUG 18 (NPN): Minister of PWD (Roads & Bridges) Y Vikheho Swu today launched the All Nagaland Aphuyemi Elders Forum (ANAEF) at Nagaland Senior Citizens Association (NSCA) office premise at Old Civil Secretariat Kohima.

In his address the minister said that the people of Aphuyemi (Pughoboto subdivision) were reaping the fruits of good example set by the forefathers who were first generation Christians of Pughoboto area.

He said the first generation Christians of Pughoboto sub-division were devoted preachers while the second generation elders also did not commit any mistakes. Swu said it was because of their sincerity, devotion, honesty and hard-working nature that the present generation were reaping their fruit.

He urged upon the present generation of the area to continue the good deeds of the forefathers and to make honesty, simplicity and respect for one another the way of life.

He said August month has been significant for the Aphuyemi people as two major organisations – Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho and ANAEF have been constituted. He also asked to work out strategies to give back to the society instead of only demanding from the society.

Further he informed that Pughoboto would soon become a major centre with two new National Highways to pass through the sub-division.

In this regard, he called upon the Aphuyemi people scattered in other parts of the state to get back and help in the upliftment of the area.

NSCA president, Dr. S. I. Tushi Ao addressing the

gathering as guest of honour congratulated the formation of ANAEF and called upon the elders to adopt healthy life-styles, like avoidance of tobacco and alcohol but to involve in physical fitness, healthy eating, meditation etc.

He said that age, time and lifestyles were gradually changing for which the elders though neglected and abused of their rights were still the pillars and guardians of the society. This was because they have achieved knowledge, wisdom and experience through the passage of time.

He also highlighted different schemes for the older persons, such as Old Age Pension, Annapurna, Old Age Home facilities, travel concessions, health care etc A dv i s o r A NA E F S. Ghunakha Swu chaired the programme.

KIPHIRE, AUGUST 18 (NPN): One-day workshop on “understanding development and sustainable agriculture” was held at Langzanger village under Kiphire district on Wednesday with resource persons from North East Network (NEN) Chizami Nagaland, organized by the Langzanger Village Students Union. Participant from five villages attended the day long workshop.

While welcoming the participants head GB of Langzanger village, Thrikyuse Sangtam acknowledged the NEN for taking the trouble of coming to Langzanger for the training. He said that this training shall bear fruits in future for the benefits of the farmers.

Program manager, NEN, Wekoweu Tsuhah, deliberated on modern development model and its implication on lives and livelihood of farming communities and the environment, where she touched on the issue of conserving the natural resources including water, bio diversity and traditional seed through strengthening agro-biodiversity farming practices.

She also focused more on the importance of growing local food as it has cultural, spiritual and political connotation and encourage the participants to values local agricultural product more than imported food because the lo-

Participants at the workshop. cal food is grown by us but we do not know the source of the imported food.

Sharing detail on the m o d e l s o f d eve l o p m e n t Wekoweu Tsuhah also said, “development is good for us and without that we cannot survive but we should also know development should not cause much harm and destruction of our environment and biodiversity”.

She also said, many people think farmers were poor but in fact they are the richest because they have control over one’s food because they grow food themselves, whereas non farming community had no control over food as they only depended on the market. She also asked the participants to pass on the traditional agriculture knowledge to the younger generation as it was fast vanish-

ing so that food security could be achieved.

Program associate NEN, Stephen Gangmei while presenting on the impact of chemical pesticide/ weedicide and fertilizer on the health of soil, water, air and human being said, “we are destructing our soil, water and air by using of all these things” and added, “we may not know the effect of it immediately but it will surely have an affect on our environment and health”.

He also asked the farming community present to consult KVK in case there was any observation of infection on food crop by pests/ insects, and also shared on the traditional knowledge to control by using garlic and wild herbs/shurbs.

Later two films on ‘Millet’ were screened to highlight

its climate change resilient characteristic beside its health and nutritional benefits.

After the seminar the participants gathered and adopted five points resolution: to stop using chemicals, pesticides/ weedicide in the fields, to introduce millet in large scale in jhum fields which is not in use for more than a decade, to share and exchange traditional seeds, to revive all the traditional seed like Job tears, barley etc which were no longer in use and to find avenues to install millet husking machine in respective villages.

More than 70 participants from Langzanger, Nitoi, Thazuvi, Kiyazhe and Thsingar attended the daylong seminar. President GBs Association of Sitimi area, Yamishe Sumi also attended the programme.

OCM donates gift hampers to jail inmates DIMAPUR: Officers Club of Mokokchung (OCM) on the occasion of the 70th India’s Independence Day interacted with the district Jail inmates of Mokokchung and donated gift hampers consisting of personalized items to each jail inmates besides water filter and sports goods.

According to DIPR report, the members emphasized on the inmates to come out clean and become assets for their own society and thus prove oneself worthy of leading a good life. OCM members Dr. D.K Chetri and Er. T. Imlisunep Ao gave short exhortations. The programme was presided by secretary, Er. Temsu Wati Ao. Invocation was pronounced

by Moa, chaplain of the jail while the gift items were handed Differently abled person presenting special number on the occasion of 70th over to the inmates by Liboni Humtsoe, project director of Independence Day celebration at Wokha local ground, the Wokha District Lotha DRDA in presence of the jail authorities.

Women Sports Association also initiated various events like 50 meters race, potato race, balloon bursting and football match for the differently abled persons. Around 67 differently abled persons took part in the different events. WDLWA also gave cash awards to the participants.

Teachers and villagers repair road noble initiative. It also appealed the state government of to look into the plight of the people in the area and repair the road at the earliest possible time.

Job card verification exercise underway in Dmu

Dimapur: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Dimapur has informed that Job card verification exercise for aadhaar seeding and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under MGNREGA was underway in all

the six RD blocks under Dimapur. The exercise commenced on August 1 and would end on August 25.

Teachers, villagers and volunteers at road repair.

DIMAPUR: Road repairing for Mokokchung to Phangsang area was undertaken by teachers serving in seven government schools of three villages along with students and volunteers from one town on August 18. Nearly 600 people participated in the road repairing work.

Lack of maintenance of the road which was last blacktopped in early 2000 had become deplorable, which resulted in the initiative of nearly 60 teachers towards the project. Initially they had collected money for some months and later ap-

proached the village councils of Chakpa, Yaongyimti Old, Yaongyimti New and Phangsand adhoc town for logistical help.

The volunteers repaired nearly ten kilometers of the worst hit stretch of road. Two pickup trucks and one mini truck were pressed into action to transport the boulders while the volunteers filled up the pot holes and also cleared the drainage.

The village council chairmen of the villages involved have expressed deep appreciation to the teaching staff of the schools for their

Changkiyimlang Baptist Arogo initiated social work on August 18 on the deplorable condition of road from Mokokchung to Marani. Altogether 53 Church workers and volunteers participated. Mokokchung to Marani Roadside Villagers Concern Forum has appreciated the contributions by the Church.

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Certificate prog in NE dialects and has initiated collaborative research and exchange programmes for the students, faculty and talented youth from the states.

Hq. Chungtor B.P.O Longkhim, District Tuensang Regd. No. H/ RS- 2771: DT.24-10-2002

FELICITATION

The Chungtor Service Union would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr B.Chemdiakhum, S/o Bendangyanger Sangtam on being selected to the post of Secretariat Assistant (SA) in the recently declared NPSC result 2016.

The union wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

L. CHOHOCHEM, President, Chungtor Service Union K-3120

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FELICITATES We are humbled to acknowledge the achievement of Shri Alemjungshi, D.C. Tuensang for bestowed the honoured by Governor’s Gold Medal for Efficiency maintenance of Law/ Order and Public Administration recruiting on 15th Aug 2016.

We thank God for his blessing and his dedicated service. May God Almighty guide him in his future endeavours.

Sd/Mekumpong Menden Kosasanger Pusu Ungma

(Pioneer Member & Deacon, DTNBC)

Mr. P.R. Marak Pioneer Member D.T.N.B.C Duncan Mobile : 9862288522

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My sweet heart Amongth!

Surprise for today is your birthday. Very happy birthday my sweetest and dearest Amonght! You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow. On this special day, I want you to know that how precious you are in the sight of God and also how

special you are to me.

Today is the best time for you to remember that God has save your life from the point of death, so I always want you to do the will of God first and then let your life be a great example to the people by your action. Always trust in the Lord and do you best the rest God will do it for you.

Once again happy birth day.

Always Loving and caring husband Achongth Yinlunghü

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Through this column, the Kongan Union Mon Town (KUMT), with immense pride and joy, takes this privilege to felicitate Smti. YINMEI LAKTUHU KONYAK, wife of Dr. C.H Manwang Laktuhu for securing the post of Lecturer in English, DIET (SCERT) in the recently conducted NPSC Examination 2016, under Personnel & Administrative Reforms and for bringing laurels to our Community in general and Kongan in particular.

While lauding her achievement, the Union would uphold her in our prayers for more glorious feathers in all her endeavours.

God Bless MANTOON KONYAK PANGLOI KONYAK General Secretary President Kongan Union Mon Town Kongan Union Mon Town

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MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND

Rev. Tika Thomas Sharma was appointed as a Pastor in our Church on 2nd April 1985 and by God's Grace he is still continuing. He was granted the pastor licence on April 1987 and ordained as a Reverend on August 2006.

He pursued his Diploma course of Theology for three (3) years in Darjeeling and also studied Diploma course for Two (2) years in Christ for the Nations Bible College in Kohima. He also completed his Bachelor of Ministry for Four (4) years from Carey Himalayan University of Theology, Kathmandu.

Nepal. He is a faithful and sincere servant of God who has been working tirelessly for the extension of God's Kingdom both in the Church and in the border areas too. I am proud to give a brief report on his Ministry. It was only because of God's grace and our Pastor Sharma's effort and hard-work along with the co-workers that we were able to purchase the church plot and construct the church building as to what it is today. He is also an excellent soul winner for Christ and an effective and powerful preacher. During his thirty one (31) years of pastoral journey he has Baptisted more than five hundred (500) church members. He was also appointed as the main speaker for the yearly conventions held in Madhya Assam Baptist Association and in Sibsagar Baptist Association, Assam. It was also under his continuous directorship from (1990-2015). The yearly Revival Meeting were conducted in our church. Praise the Lord in 2015, we were able to celebrate 25th years of Revival Silver Jubilee. He was also appointed as the Chairman of Assam Border Area and (NNBF) which was under WSBAK, where he contributed in spreading the good news to the different border areas like (Assam, Manipur etc) and also established Churches in those places. He is also a senior member of Baptist Pastors Fellowship Dimapur (BPFD). He was a pionner member of Nagaland Nepali Baptist Church Association (N.N.B.C.A) and later on he even contributed towards uniting the Gorkhas of Nagaland which led to the formation of Association of Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland, where he served as the Licensing Convenor. Recently he has also established a temporary Prayer House in Chinthong Teron Gaon. Karbi Anglong, Bokajan, Assam.

Rev. Tika Thomas Sharma is a Pastor who has a great zeal for God's work and has dedicated and committed himself that he will serve the Lord till his last breath. I hope that you have all been blessed through this short ministry report of our pastor. I would also like to request to the readers and believers to kindly pray for our Pastor Rev. Tika Thomas Sharma for his long life and his ministry in different areas to continue to be a light to the people living in darkness. May God continue to use him, shower his love and blessings upon him for the extension of God's kingdom.

Thanking You. Glory to God

With Love & tender care, Mom & Dad.

Akukuhou Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) extends heartiest congratulation to the following for bringing pride and honour in our Society.

1. Shri. Shouka Kakheto, Addl. DCP Dimapur, S/o. Kakheto Kinimi Hd. GB. Lumithsami Village on receiving Governor's Gold Medal Award on Independence Day 2016.

2. Mrs. Esther Phucho, W/o. its President Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi on successful completion of Doctor of Ministry (D. Min) from Hindustan Bible Institute and College Chennai under the mentorship of Rev.Dr. P. Dozo.

We give glory to God for your successful achievement and pray that Almighty God bless you in all your future endeavours.

MEKUMPONG KOSASANGER PUSU MENDEN, UNGMA

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Age : 4 years Place : Medziphema Town School : Happy Kids Pre School.

On this special day,we thank our Almighty God for leading our daughter with sound health and life to live continously till today.May our daughter have a very blessed day and we pray that God will blessed her abundantly through her life and will live long.

The p rop ri etors & the f a cul ty members of Evergreen School, Satakha, extend our heartiest congratulations to our former student Mr. Yeloka K. Sumi, S/o Mr. Hosheto Sumi for recently clearing NPSC and being selected for the post of S.A. We thank Almighty and further pray and wish him a bright future.

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With great joy, the office of the Mekuli Students' Union, would like to heartily congratulate the following achievers:1. Mr. T. Senka Ao (Mekuli) for achieving Governor Award in Literature.

2. Miss. Rishiben Walling, D/o Mr & Mrs Akok Walling (Mekuli) for getting 1st position in the 14th Inter School Ao Spelling Bee contest organized

by Lenjeter Magazine, Kohima and department of Linguistics N.U. 3. Miss Yangertula Longchar, D/o Mr & Mrs Imkongtemsu Longchar (Mekuli) for securing Top 8th Position in B.Sc, Mathemetics NEHU. Sd/Sd/Akumtemsu Longchar Alemyangla Walling President Secretary Mekuli Students' Union Mekuli Students' Union

Rev. Tika Thomas Sharma, Pastor

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The Mezoma Welfare Forum take immense pleasure to congratulate our bonafide member Dr. Zasekuolie Chüsi, Nodal Officer, Directorate of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Nagaland on being bestowed the Governor’s Gold Medal for his noble service on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day Celebration, 2016.

The Forum further pray that God would grant him wisdom and long life and that he continues to serve the people.

T.Husie Lhousa Vicavor Krose Vice President, MWF President, MWF

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NEIFW, which gives weavers and designers from the region a platform to showcase their creations, will also see an exhibition at the venue -- the Multipurpose Culture Centre -- in the Arunachal capital.

“People generally get to see influence from the West at fashion weeks in India. NEIFW, on the other hand, is all about northeast Indian tribal fabrics,” said the designer, who also showcased her creations at the London Fashion Week’s offschedule Fashions Finest show last year. What about the models? “The models are also from the northeast. There aren’t too many northeast models who have made a mark in the fashion industry nationally. So, we need to encourage them. They aren’t too tall, but modelling isn’t just about height or looks.

“We designers need a person who has the right attitude and can carry off the clothes well on the stage. The focus should be on our clothes and not just their faces,” Chakpu said. “Life of Pi” actor Adil Hussain, who hails from Assam, will be one of the showstoppers at the fashion week, which will see around 40 participants.

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I t a n aga r , A ug 1 8 (IANS): Hand-woven fabrics with natural colours, angular designs and floral patterns of the northeast tribes will take centrestage at the upcoming second edition of the North East India Fashion Week (NEIFW) in the Arunachal Pradesh capital.

With a total of 22 ramp shows, the attendees, who are expected to turn up in fusion wear at the three-day gala starting Friday, will get to see creations by weavers of Arunachal Pradesh, Meitei weavers from Manipur, weaver Dimbeswary Kherkatar y from Assam, fashion designers Lalthabiki Chawngthu (Mizoram), Ongtiong Kichu (Nagaland) and Rupert W. Lynrah (Meghalaya), among others. Designer Yana Ngoba Chakpu, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, is hosting the event.

“I am one of the designers who works with weavers from all the northeastern states.

There are only few active weavers. So to encourage them and work with them, we met weavers of Meghalaya, Mizoram and other northeast states,” Chakpu told IANS.

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DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): With an aim to establish an amicable relationship with the seven sister states of India, Nitte University on August 12, 2016, launched four language certificate programmes in North Eastern dialects.

Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya inaugurated the programme through video conference. Launching programme was presided by Chancellor, Nitte University, N.V. Hegde.

With this, Nitte has become the only varsity in the district to offer such courses on this part of the country.

The 14 week course, which will commence from September, will be conducted

by Namaste, Centre for Studies on North Eastern States, at Nitte Campus in Derlakatte, Karnataka.

“The certificate courses aim to familiarize people with a panoramic perspective about these places,” said Dr. Anirbam Chakraborty, Coordinator of Namaste.

‘During the course, candidates will be taught about the various states and their languages, foods, celebrations and traditions. The classes are planned to be held on weekends. Currently we are planning to rope in NGOs in these places, which will help carry out the work more efficiently,” he added.

According to a release by Raj Bhavan, the initiative was inspired and guided by P.B. Acharya who inaugurated the NAMASTE Centre last November. Acharya also called for a healthy dialogue between the North-Eastern states and the rest of India. In response, Nitte University has reserved a few seats for the students from the North-Eastern States

ment of wanted to Kh Ratan, Ima Keithel Apunba Nupi Lup and Chingmee Tammi Apunba Lup was foiled by the police.

The womenfolk attempted to storm the bungalow this afternoon, around 3 pm.

However, timely intervention by the police prevented the women activists from further proceeding in front of the Nupilal memorial complex.

Talking to the reporters, former JCILPS, Women Wing convener L Nganbi said that they wanted to enquire the chief minister the rationale behind the arrest of Ratan in the late night even though he was allowed to stage protest for 12 hours. Meanwhile, police today produced the arrested Kh Ratan in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (first class) Imphal West under tight security with a prayer for 15 days remand to their custody. However, the court granted nine days custody.

After coming out from the court, Ratan shouted various slogans which include “Long live Manipur”, “No ILPS no rest” etc.

(PTI): Assam’s Goalpara town got its first unmanned, self-cleaning, sleek and modular e-toilet on the occasion Independence Day. The e-toilet was installed

by Goalpara Municipal Board to meet the needs of the town, Goalpara deputy commissioner J V N Subramanyam said today.

The e-toilets have simple user interfaces and provide clean and hygienic sanitation facilities to the public users. It has integrated a comprehensive maintenance plan which ensures that the e-toilets are clean and hygienic for every user. The automated public toilet unit was developed by Kerala-based Eram Scientific Solutions (ESS) and has a facility of pre-flushing before entering, automatic flushing once usage is done, in-built water tanks, sensors for water and electricity conservation, automatic platform cleaning and power back-up. The performance status of the units can also be monitored via web using GPRS connectivity of the units. ‘’We have found the etoilet to be a reliable solution for critical sanitation issue for a town like Goalpara,” Subramanyam added.

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IMPHAL, AUG 18: Pro-ILPS groups Thursday announced two-day state-wide bandh from the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in protest against alleged police brutality while arresting “wanted” man, former JCILPS convener Kh Ratan. Former JCILPS convener was arrested by the police late last night, around 11.30 pm from Keishampat Junction, when he joined the relay-hunger strike being staged by the women activists of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS).

On Wednesday, Ratan, the wanted man, came out openly and took part in the mass relay-hunger strike demanding a Constitutional safeguard for protection of indigenous peoples of Manipur and lifting of “wanted” tag on his head. A team of police rushed to the spot and arrested him forcibly overcoming a stiff resistance from the pro-ILPS activists, mostly women and student activists.

Police had to resort to baton-charge besides using mock bombs and tear gas shells to

disperse the pro-ILPS activists who continued to their protest.

Later, the protest blocked the road at Keishampat area.

Denouncing the arrest of Ratan and alleged brutality of the police, JAC formed against the announcement of “wanted” on Ratan announced the general strike.

While announcing the bandh, media coordinator and spokesperson of the JAC, Ksh Thoiba said that declaring Ratan as wanted was nothing but an intention of the government to suppress the people’s movement who were demanding constitutional safeguard for the indigenous people in the state. Thoiba appealed the people to launch any form of protest to make the general strike successful in their respective places. Government should be responsible for any untoward incidents during the bandh, the spokesperson said. On the other hand, an attempt to storm chief minister’s bungalow by a large number of women from various civil bodies including activists of women wing of JCILPS, JAC formed against the announce-

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JANGPETKONG STUDENTS' CONFERENCE H.Q. : Alongkima, Dist : Mokokchung : Nagaland Motto : Advancement In Unity

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The Jangpetkong Kaketshir Mungdang would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members for bringing laurels to the range in the recently declared NPSC result : 1. Miss. Yapangmenla Jamir, EAC, D/o. Lt. Rongsenkaba & Mrs. Imtilemla Longkumer of Khar Village.

2. Mr. Sangpangchang Longkumer, EAC, S/o Lt. Er. Aokilep & Mrs. Limayangla of Khar Village.

3. Miss. Sentikala Sanglir, Inspector of Taxes, D/o Mr. Meyi Sanglir & Mrs. S. Merenla Jamir of Molungkimong Village.

4. Mr. Lolennokcha Jamir, JDA, S/o. Lt. Takachuba Jamir & Mrs. Temjenmongla of Khar Village.

The JKM further expresses immense happiness and gratitude to all the achievers. May the Almighty God bless you all in your future endeavours.

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Clarification on condemn and hate speech published in Nagaland Post dated. 18th August ‘2016 by Elumyo Village Council and Elumyo Students’ Union.

Reacting on the news item published by Elumyo Village Council and Elumyo Village Students’ Union by taking advantage of certain vested individual's support, summoning and intimidating certain individual to tarnish the sanctity of Elumyo Village is un-founded. The meeting of the Lothas on 12th August ‘2016 represented by various sections of the Lotha community adopted resolutions and memorandum was not the handiwork of certain individual or a particular Village. In the meeting some sections of Elumyo Villagers attended where we spoke in support of the decision of all the Lotha Organizations for the goodwill of the general Lothas; then why and how we Mhonbemo Kikon and P. Thungbemo Tsanglao be particularized without any consultation or findings by the writers, taking the Village and it’s peaceful co-existence in their own hands and ignoring the decision and voice of the Lothas with devilish mindset. Their selfish and vested interest have created confusion and hatred among the villagers which is beyond repair, various Lotha organization, leaders and responsible individuals are the sole witnesses on the speech we presented in the meeting. When Nagas in general and the Lothas in particular yearn for peace through meetings and medias, threats and intimidations to certain individual for the cause of the Lotha (Nagas) should be condemned by every right thinking Citizens of the society. It also added that if any untoward incidents take place on any of the names below, the selfish and self-styled writers shall be solely held responsible.

Date: 18/08/2016 (Mhonbemo Kikon) (P. Thungbemo Tsanglao)

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3. To facilitate faster communication, the Bank Details or reasons for inability to open Bank Account may be submitted in written by the concerned SMCs directly to the Directorate.

4. The above may be submitted to the Directorate latest by the 30th of August 2016.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, august 19, 2016

BJP faced more adversities than any other pol party: PM

A school girl tying Rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Rakhabandhan festival. (PTI) N e w D e l h i , Au g 1 8 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP as a political party has faced more adversities in independent India as compared to any other political party, and the world knows the party only through what others have said about it.

“Even during the British rule, the Congress party would not have faced so much adversity that we have gone through in the last 50-60 years,” Modi said after he laid the foundation stone of the new party headquarters here.

“Sacrifice of generations of karyakartas (workers) inspire us to work,” he said.

Addressing a large gather-

Governor extends ‘Raksha Bandhan’ greetings DIMAPUR, AUG 18 (NPN): Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya, has greeted the people of Nagaland on the occasion of “Raksha Bandhan”, an occasion where sisters tie a Rakhi to the brother’s wrist and pray for their long life.

In his message, Acharya called upon all sections of people to reiterate “our goal in building a powerful prosperous, peaceful India.” Further, governor urged the people to stand united and economically strengthen the state for a peaceful and prosperous Nagaland.

Acharya has also appealed to the people to stop discrimination manifested through gender biased sex selection, and post birth discrimination against girl child.

On the occasion, the governor also reminded of sponsoring girl child under Bati Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme (save daughter, educate daughter) to save and empower the girl child by sponsoring a girl who could be educated by Rs. 2,500 per year.

Anyone willing to sponsor can deposit the amount as per their desire to SBI A/C No. 35843617072 in favour of Beti Bachao Beti Badhao scheme SBI Kohima main branch, IFSC : SBIN000214. Once deposited Raj Bhavan, Kohima may be contacted.

Meanwhile, the governor has appealed to the people to support the 33% reservation for women, which, he said was “mandatory” as per the Constitution. Acharya said the state government has taken the right step in empowering the women and giving them opportunity in every field of life including politics.

ing of people, including ministers, party leaders and workers, the Prime Minister said the BJP did not even care to keep a record of its activities in the past as the leaders and workers of the party did not pay much attention to it.

“It was not a mistake as they were more concerned about welfare of the people and the work being done in this regard,” he said, adding that if one has to look for a picture of Atal Bihari Vajpayee doing something for the people, it will not be found.

Modi said it was the “need of the hour” to keep a record of all that is being done by the party for the country.

“It’s need of the hour that

everything being done by the party is recorded,” Modi said.

“Not many know us in the world. (And those who know us) they know us through what others have said about us,” Modi said, urging the party leaders and workers to keep a record of the work of the party.

Talking about how the BJP struggled on its way up, Modi said the party leaders and workers did not abandon its ideology even if they had to sit in the Opposition for years.

He said the BJP, while growing, would find it difficult to hire an office.

It was difficult for the BJP candidates to hire an office in Kolkata during the recently held state assembly elections as anybody willing to give them space would face trouble, Modi said in an apparent attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress in that state.

“The new office is not just a building or a structure but a symbol of the sacrifices of the party leaders,” Modi said.

“Our determination is to take everyone together, work for everyone. Nation building is our main priority,” the Prime Minister noted.

“I think few party candidates lost so many deposits as we did but still that did not affect the determination of our party workers,” he added.

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India for talks with Pak on Tap individual’s potential for development... terrorism-related issues (From p-1)

N e w D e l h i , Au g 1 8 (IANS): Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar has accepted his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Chaudhry’s invitation for talks but has made clear that the agenda should concern only issues related to terrorism, a top official said on Thursday.

Accepting Chaudhry’s invite, Jaishankar in his reply stated that the talks should focus on five aspects of terrorism.

“In a letter dated August 16, Foreign Secretary has first of all underlined that Pakistan’s self-serving allegations made in their communication are rejected in their entirety by the government of India,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in his weekly media briefing here.

“Pakistan has no locus standi in respect of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of our nation,” he said.

According to Swarup, Jaishankar in his letter “conveyed that he accepts his counterpart’s invitation to visit Islamabad” but made it clear that the discussions should focus first on the more pressing aspects of the Jammu &

Kashmir situation.

These include cessation of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan aimed at Jammu and Kashmir; ending incitement to violence and terrorism from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir; detaining and prosecuting internationally recognised Pakistani terrorist leaders who have been publicly active recently in exhorting and supporting such violence in that state; closing down of Pakistani terrorist camps where terrorists such as Bahadur Ali, recently arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, continue to be trained; denying safe haven, shelters and support to terrorists in Pakistan who have escaped Indian law.

“Foreign Secretary also said that he looks forward to discussing with his counterpart the earliest possible vacation of Pakistan’s illegal occupation of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir,” the spokesperson said.

He stated that Jaishankar “also underlined the importance of bringing to justice all those guilty in Pakistan for the Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008 and Pathankot airbase attack (in January this year)”.

Date 18.08.2016

NOTICE

It is hereby notified to all valued customers of the Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. that due to upgradation of the system, the Account numbers are compiled to 15 digits.

Therefore, all esteemed customers are requested to collect the new 15 digits Account numbers from the home branch.

This notice is issued to avoid erroneous with holding of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) transactions in the accounts of the beneficiaries.

Imtilemba Longkumer Managing Director

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Dt. Dimapur the 18th Aug' 2016

In continuation to the Advertisement No.ESTT/ DLRB/11/2015-D/Pt-I/4047/dated 29th July 2016, it is to inform all the candidates applying for the post of Stenographers Gr-III/Dobashis Gr-II under the establishment of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur that : 1. Calling letters hall be issued from 5th to 17th September 2016 in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur during Office hours.

2. List of eligible candidates will be displayed on the notice board of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur.

3. Written Examination for Steno Gr-III is tentatively scheduled on 23rd Sept' 2016.

4. Interview & Practical Test for Steno Gr-III and Interview for DB Gr-II will commence from 3rd Oct' 2016. Detailed schedule will be available in the establishment branch of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur.

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On the occasion, the chief minister congratulated the office bearers and other active members of IRCS Nagaland branch for their tireless effort in providing invaluable services and assistance to the people in need.

He further urged the deputy commissioners (DCs) the districts, who are also chairman of the district branches, to take more proactive role in the members enrolment drive and expand the vision and reach of IRCSN in their respective district.

He also appreciated the enrolment of 150 new numbers during the year 2015-16.

Zeliang advised the members that they could do much better considering the number of prospective members in a state like Nagaland.

The prog ramme was chaired by IRCS Nagaland branch chairperson, Abeni TCK, invocation prayer was said by state chaplain, Rev. Kuzeirang Tho-u, special songs were presented by Eldah voice Chakhesang Baptist church new ministers’ hill Kohima and music ministry Chang Baptist church Kohima, welcome ad-

dress was delivered by IRCSN managing committee member C.R. Lotha, report on the business session was given

by IRCSN general secretary Dr. Kepelhusie Terhüja, the programme was compèred by Khyochano TCK Ngully, while vote of thanks was proposed by IRCSN managing committee member Helena Yepthomi.

Altogether, 13 patrons and four vice patrons were decorated by the president and vice president during ceremonial function including seven persons from Peren district, eight from Dimapur, one from Kohima and one from Zunheboto.

No decision on Arun Jaitley’s participation: MEA NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (PTI): The government on Thursday said it is yet to decide on the level of India’s participation at the SAARC finance ministers meeting later this month in Islamabad, amid indications that Arun Jaitley may skip the conference due to strain in ties between the two countries. “No decision has been taken so far on India’s level of participation at SAARC finance ministers meet in Islamabad,” ministry of external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swaroop told reporters here at his weekly media briefing.

The conference is scheduled on August 25-

26 in Islamabad. Earlier this week, official sources had said that Jaitley may not visit Pakistan due to “political reasons”.

“You all know what happened last time and what is happening,” a source had said, referring to home minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Islamabad earlier this month, which was also for a SAARC Ministerial meeting. Barbs were exchanged between Singh and Pakistan interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, who only had a tense and uneasy handshake during the SAARC meeting.

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Reflection on society

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agaland Governor P.B. Acharya is not one who keeps his thoughts to himself but speaks out when something is not going right especially with regard to development or administration. The Governor had been openly speaking out against corruption and failures in the government and has even openly asked it to correct the drift. Whether it involved misuse of Mid-Day Meal Scheme, backdoor appointments or law and order Acharya has aired his disapproval publicly. Besides asking his government to take action, the Governor had again reminded the former to pass the Lokayukta in the assembly. On August 16, at the press conference at Raj Bhavan Kohima, the Governor also spoke against the selfish greed among people with regard to giving land for development project.

He was speaking in the context of the construction of the proposed railway line from Dimapur to Zubza.

Acharya disclosed that some people had refused to give their land since the rate per square foot fixed was below land in the hilly (elevated) areas or above the foothills. There had also been several instances where landowners had refused to accept compensation rate offered by the government and as a consequence, development that is crucial for everybody had been derailed. Such attitude caused by nothing but greed has stopped development when the fact is everybody keeps on “demanding” development (probably as their right) and against refuse to give land, again as part of their “right”.

Development needs two rails – people and government and it cannot travel on one rail. The tracks for carrying development in Nagaland are in deep problem. A major problem confronting development in Nagaland has been poor governance which can be interpreted as lack of transparency and accountability. There have been several cases of monumental corruption for which no one has ever been made accountable except probably the touchables such as Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, Directors of junior level officers. No minister, senior bureaucrat or those who have tons of money to buy off probes, have been touched. People know these but unfortunately, even RTI has provided some corrupt elements (under the garb of “just citizens”) wanting information, with another means of arm twisting. There have been many stories of how land compensation had also been manipulated at some levels such as different rates and “cuts” expected (and not demanded). The issue raised by the Governor against some greedy and selfish people not wanting to give land because they expect higher rate needs to be seriously pondered over. In some instances in the past, some had even gone to ridiculous heights to justify their refusal on the ground of Article 371(A). This argument should have been challenged as it only served to explain an old saying “a text out of context is a pretext.”

There is also an urgent need to have the Lok Ayukta in Nagaland and the state government has to respond to mass public demand which was also echoed by the Governor. The kind of governance in the state reflects the loss of values in society and everybody has to share the blame. There are too many vested interests operating at various levels and the question is- who can bell the cat?

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. —Luke 18:23 The rich young ruler went away from Jesus speechless with sorrow, having nothing to say in response to Jesus’ words. He had no doubt about what Jesus had said or what it meant, and it produced in him a sorrow with no words with which to respond. Have you ever been there?

Has God’s Word ever come to you, pointing out an area of your life, requiring you to yield it to Him? Maybe He has pointed out certain personal qualities, desires, and interests, or possibly relationships of your heart and mind. If so, then you have often been speechless with sorrow. The Lord will not go after you, and He will not plead with you.

But every time He meets you at the place where He has pointed, He will simply repeat His words, saying, “If you really mean what you say, these are the conditions.”

“Sell all that you have…” (Luke 18:22). In other words, rid yourself before God of everything that might be considered a possession until you are a mere conscious human being standing before Him, and then give God that. That is where the battle is truly fought— in the realm of your will before God. Are you more devoted to your idea of what Jesus wants than to Jesus Himself? If so, you are likely to hear one of His harsh and unyielding statements that will produce sorrow in you. What Jesus says is difficult— it is only easy when it is heard by those who have His nature in them. Beware of allowing anything to soften the hard words of Jesus Christ.

I can be so rich in my own poverty, or in the awareness of the fact that I am nobody, that I will never be a disciple of Jesus. Or I can be so rich in the awareness that I am somebody that I will never be a disciple. Am I willing to be destitute and poor even in my sense of awareness of my destitution and poverty? If not, that is why I become discouraged. Discouragement is disillusioned self-love, and self-love may be love for my devotion to Jesus— not love for Jesus Himself.

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A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. ~ George Santayana

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, August 19, 2016

Post-mortem

Women reservation: H a theological reflection

Rape: an evil incarnation

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t is still premature to introduce 33% reservation,” so thought some of us. Let us observe this statement as a hypothesis from a theological perspective and understand whether it is correct. To set this argument in motion, we may recognize that at the backdrop of this 33% Reservation debate is the issue of gender dominance and gender suppression.

The subject of gender dominance and gender suppression is the direct result of human’s fallenness since the Edenic account. The consequence was the pronouncement, “Your desire will be for your husband and he will rule over you” (Genesis 3:16b). Prior to this turn of event, the whole creation narration started with perfectness. On meeting Eve, Adam exclaimed, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘women’ for she was taken out of man” (Gen. 2:23). This mysterious declaration was not simply a marital hymnology between husband and wife to be spoken during wedding ceremonies. It was a gender recognition and acknowledgment of the same person manifested in two unique identities -in the form of a man and a woman. In other words, what Adam the man was saying may be decoded as, “Look! She is me only; in the form of a woman.” Basing from the perfect creation of Adam, there is supposed be free gender acknowledgement of male and female without any biasness. Thus, what is distorted by sin must be rectified with the hearing and acceptance of the Gospel of Christ.

If we are passionate about “the old has gone behold the new has come” declared in 2 Corinthians 5:17, then the old lifestyle of men ruling over women ought to be transformed into “Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.”

If we have to translate this transformative Gospel into our socio-political life, it is restoring what rightfully belongs to women. Then, reservation for women to a certain extent may be necessary. 33% reservation is not a political tool to manoeuvre the women power; it is not a political mechanism to outcast the men; it is not a sociopolitical gift to appease their grievances. Reservation for women is about acknowledging the worth of women, to freely and equally participate with men in this patriarchal society. Will this 33% Reservation snatch away the rights and authority of men if it is introduced? Mathematically speaking, it cannot. The remaining 67 still belongs to men. But when we try to keep all the 100 to ourselves and talk about women empowerment, it is like “muzzling an ox while treading out the grain.” This assertion was mentioned both in the Old Testament and New Testament, signifying its crucial importance in socio-economic-political living. Refer to Deuteronomy 25:4 and 1 Corinthians 9:9.This act of “Muzzling the ox while treading the

grain” is outright injustice according to God’s standard.

The word, feminism or feminist agitates many of us men. Let us not forget that the rise of feminism as a liberative movement came into being in order to fight the dictatorial mechanism of patriarchy. Charles Lindholm, studying the inferior status of women in the Middle Eastern society concluded, “Women in the Middle East are denigrated and held in contempt not because they are so weak, but because they are so strong” (Charles Lindholm, “Power, Law and Blood: Sources of Patriarchy in the Middle East,” Boston University). Women suppression through chauvinistic patriarchal attitude will only elevate the spirit of feminism, and vice versa.

Suppression will make the suppressed people stronger in the long run. This is because the suppressed people would learn life skills the hard way which would create better resilience and adapt to any given situations. The suppressors, well, they will bloom initially but will eventually develop stunted growth because they are threatened by anything beyond themselves. As long as men are fanatic about patriarchy and women are being romantic with feminism, the issue of power struggle between men and women will always remain. Therefore, perhaps the best way to equate women power and weaken the spirit of feminism is to embrace them and make them one of us. The first step is to acknowledge each other – I for the other. Can’t there be something like, men work towards elevating the women and women come in full support of the men? We derive practical meaning on the expression, “Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” when we mutually complement each other.

The paradox of being women is, they are same-different to men. And what more comprehensive verse can we find than the golden rule of Jesus, “Love you neighbour as yourself ” in Matthew 19:19. Do we pause to appreciate sometimes that women are the most immediate neighbour to men in this patriarchal society? Yet the one who is our best neighbour is also in us and from us, theologically speaking. Thus, nothing, not even our human cultures and traditions should over-ride this mysterious relationship between men and women.

Culture and traditions are not ready-made package from heaven. It is us who create it for own use, and for a particular point of time. Culture is dynamic, it is never static. As such, what we know as ancient Naga culture and tradition ought to move forward and be refined by the transformative Gospel of Christ. Paul was aware of the conservative Jewish tradition and culture, and the standing of men and women in the society of his time. Yes, some accuse Paul of been men-oriented in his speech. Particularly on occasions

where he addressed the women to be silent in 1 Timothy 2:12. This however, was not a case of women suppression.

It was in a social context where there was abuse of power by some uninformed women which had the potential threat to over-rule the rights and freedom of men. Another reason was because some women were exploited by false prophets into spreading heresy in the Ephesians Church by wrongly interpreting the Scripture. Other than this, Paul stood for women empowerment in a conservative society by means of toning down the chauvinistic attitude of men of his time. The call for men to love and respect their women in Ephesians 5:25 and 1 Peter 3:7 was something that contradicts their culture and tradition. It was daring to talk to men about love and respect in a socio-cultural context where women were considered a little more than a thing. At times the men’s cattle worth more than the women and children, let alone women participating in the socio-political arena. Paul proclaimed that the socio-economic-political divide between men and women was made equal in the cross of Jesus.

When the essence of social, cultural and political institution is derived from the perspective of the cross of Christ, there is social orderliness even in the midst of gender acknowledgment. The cross is the liberation point for both the suppressed and the suppressors. The cross is the liberation point both for men and women in a situation where women are denied socially, politically, economically and even spiritually. The levelling rod between men and women is the selfgiving on both the sides in the form of submission and sacrificial love. Refer to Ephesians 5: 21-33.

Time is now when we need to fine-tune our contextual theology of Naga men and women and our place in the society. According to our Naga Church history, the coming of the Gospel to our land could be faintly traced back as early as 1851. However, a more organised event was visible from 1872 onwards with the coming of Godhula Rufus Brown, an Assamese Evangelist through the persistent support of E. W.Clark. (A. Bendangyabang Ao. History of Christianity in Nagaland: The Ao Naga Tribal Christian Mission Enterprise 1872-1972). Thanks to our missionaries, the transformative Gospel has transformed the Naga society immensely. One obvious fact is the head-hunting practice. If this Gospel of the cross has power to break such evil practices, will it be too difficult to bridge the gender divide and gender injustice? In conclusion therefore, if we are to read women empowerment from the perspective of this transformative Gospel coming to our land, the introduction of 33% Reservation is not premature. It is infact, about 144 years overdue.

Dr. Vetso Koza

uman beings reflect God, the Creator. They are the most sublime and splendid manifestation of God amongst created beings. Therefore, persons irrespective of gender, state, age and race are sacred. From this perspective, every individual commands absolute respect, with sanctity of life never to be violated. This is an intrinsic law, both divine and natural that must be upheld at all times.

Anyone, infringing this inalienable right commits the most despicable crime. Thus, crimes against human beings are unethical that warrant stringent punishment as per the law of the land. Having said that, here I would not like to delve into a plethora of crimes committed against human beings daily. In this article, I wish to trickle down to one odious act of violence, that is, rape. Rape is an obnoxious word, and the actual act of rape is highly objectionable. It is the most barbaric act one can commit under the sky. One need not hit Oxford or Webster Dictionary to comprehend the concept of rape.

Common sense prompts loudly, that it is an evil act. And the rapists are evil incarnation clothed in flesh and blood. The perpetrators of this reprehensible crime are senseless beasts and repulsive monsters.

They don’t deserve an iota of space in civilized society. They must be quarantined forever, away from human habitation, because these carry a disease called, “Legion” (Luke: 8:30) 6,000 evil tormentors within them.

Today, India is grappling with this social evil. And Nagaland is no exception in this regard. Every day, in print media, as well as televised news, we come across rape reports and rape debates. This causes one’s gut to wrench in rage and makes one to hang one’s head in shame.

The feeling of embarrassment intensifies when the victims are minors, differently abled individuals and elderly citizens. They are the most vulnerable sections of society, who ought to be protected with utmost priority. However, to say the least, some sick and perverted lunatics look at these as potential target to take advantage off. This unveils their true selves as depraved and degenerated individuals, who should be shunted out into the land of oblivion. For this Nation and States with all the legal and law enforcing machinery at their command must swiftly swoop into action to award befitting punishment to these evil-ridden criminals.

And the quantum of punishment pronounced should crush their evil lust. It is necessary, because the pain they inflict on their victims is unimaginable. Rape survivors undergo not only excruciating physical suffering but emotional, psychological and spiritual agony. The scar remains throughout their life. Some unable to cope up with this uninvited scourge take

extreme step and end their own life. This being the plight of rape survivors the punishment meted out to culprits must act as deterrent to other would-be offenders. Strictly speaking, even this will not render full justice to the victims, because the undesirable encounter persists as nightmare embedded in their memory for a life time.

If this is so evil, then who has to fix this problem? We certainly cannot leave it to legal fraternity, police and state alone. Here, every sane individual must work as a stakeholder to curb this insane crime. Nobody can exonerate oneself as innocent, when this crime takes place. We all fail the suffering victims; understandably, a rapist faces the most searing heat of society’s contempt. But we as collective citizens should also feel the heat for creating such monsters, who violate the pride and honour of our daughters, sisters and mothers.

But unfortunately, we often take an easy path just publish a statement of condemnation using strong adjectives to thrash an aggressor, going at it hammer and tongs.

But as usual, we fall into slippery slope amnesia symptom leaving the issue there without undertaking any feasible and actionable steps at family, church and societal levels.

Abandoning the victims to fend for themselves for justice, which in many cases take decades to arrive at conclusive end. This shameful phenomenon strongly indicts every conscious individual on charges of complicity.

Charges arise on these grounds.

Failed Families: Morally and spiritually bankrupt families bring illformed siblings to society. Failed Church: Church and the leaders, who wield enormous authority in our state often fails miserably. Rape is considered as non-Pulpit theme, hardly can one hear caretakers of souls elucidate the evils of this crime. Rape is thought of as profane matter to be avoided in the church.

The fact is, the Bible has several references on this sin, and God abhors it. So naturally, the church has to preach it relentlessly to the faithful and not brush it under the carpet as secular topic. Failed Society: Finally, the society that makes pious appeal to all right thinking citizens to condemn it must stop mere lip service and do something worth invoking that would go down the annals of our collective history as watershed episode. Here, I am not recommending to lake law in our own hands and create anarchy, but consistently come out with our demands with civility, within the purview of law, through sustained campaign till the authorities who pledge to protect us deliver the goods. Let this fight be not of few NGOs, victims and Women Welfare Groups but be our task at hand, if we want our society to combat this dehumanizing evil effectively.

Fr. Vinoto Justin, Lazami

Representation to commissioner & secretary School Education and director DoSE (Against back-door appointment and need for recruitment through open competitive exam thereof. )

Respected Sir(s), With utmost respect, we the All Nagaland Pre-Service Teacher Association hereby state the following for your kind consideration and necessary action please: 1. That we have all passed the Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in the year 2013 & 2016, as such we are all eligible to be appointed as primary teachers in any school in Nagaland. It is to be noted that as per your Advertisement No.SCERT/TET-C/2011/369, dated 23-08-2013 it is categorically provided that “preference will be given to the professionally trained candidates with D.Ei. ED/C.P.T.E/B.ED/ ECCE/ ELTI (or its equivalent) with at least one year professionally trained certificate.” Through the said advertisement, we were to be issued TET Guidelines & Syllabus on application as such all the criteria and conditions contained therein shall equally apply to all concern as part of the said Advertisement.

2. That despite successfully getting through the Nagaland Teacher Eligibility Test no selection process whatsoever for recruiting primary school teachers from amongst us have been undertaken till date. Neither is it the case that any appointment has been made from amongst us on the basis of merit to the post of primary school teacher.

3. That we have approached your esteem authorities on several occasions apprising you of our genuine grievance, however the same have fallen upon deaf ears.

4. That it stated that many of the schools in our State are languishing due to shortage

of teachers especially in the villages. No examinations to fill up many vacancies caused by the retirement of teachers in the Primary Schools has been conducted which is detrimental to public interest and the same compromises with the educational future of our nation in general, and our state in particular.

5. That for the last several years your esteem authority have been appointing primary teachers through the back-door on contract/adhoc/temporary basis in various schools in Nagaland without following the TET Guidelines and/or without conducting any selection process. It is stated that such pick and choose policy on your part have denied the right to equal opportunity for being considered for appointment to State service and in the process Articles 14 & 16 of the Constitution of India have been grossly infringed. It is stated that all such appointments deserves to be immediately cancelled/terminated and recruitment must be made as per the provisions of the Constitution of India and the laws framed thereunder.

6. That whereas Notification NO.DSE/CAB/ POLICY/2013, dated 0506-2013 issued by the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of School Education, Nagaland, Kohima categorically states as under: “2. Posts falling vacant due to retirement, death, resignation, termination etc with effect from 1st may 2013 will be freezed. Such posts will be transferred to the deficit schools till such time the required Pupil

Teacher Ration (PTR) of 25:1) is attained in all schools in Nagaland.

5. Recruitment of Teachers will be made through the Teacher Eligibility Test.”

However, in contravention of the aforesaid Notification there have been rampant back-door appointments without any selection process at the cost of our precious rights and the same is palpably unbecoming of your high office.

It is obvious that the aforesaid Notification has been used as a means to facilitate the rampant back-door appointments by your esteem authority.

Further, it is to be noted that the condition that the recruitment of teachers shall be made through the Teacher Eligibility Test (hereinafter TET) have not been fulfilled till date. Therefore, all backdoor appointments since 2013 must be set aside and recruitment must be conducted as per law.

7. That whereas by your Advertisement No.SCERT/ TET/GC-1/2015/29, dated 06-05-2016 it is mentioned that “Any Government teachers who were appointed under the following categories:- Adhoc/ casual/contract teachers have to regularize their service through N-TET.” It is pertinent to note that such regularization is destined to fail the test of law as the same is against the Constitutional scheme of recruitment to government service as such all such regularization must be set aside.

8. That assuming that the employees who were appointed through the back-door on various basis were eventually regularized by invoking Article

162 of the Constitution of India or otherwise, even then such regularization is illegal, unconstitutional, arbitrary and the same cannot stand the test of law. It is to be noted that what cannot be done directly, cannot also be done indirectly.

In other words, regularization cannot be a mode of appointment.

9. That it is stated that public employment in a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic has to be set down by the Constitution and the laws made thereunder.

Our constitutional scheme envisages employment by the Government and its instrumentalities on the basis of a procedure established in that behalf. Equality of opportunity is the hallmark, and the Constitution has provided also for affirmative action to ensure that equals are not treated as unequals and vice-versa. Thus, any public service employment has to be in terms of the constitutional scheme. And those employees who come through the back door must go out through that door.

10. That it is respectfully stated that the mischief played is so widespread and rampant as such the whole selection/ appointment deserves to be cancelled.

11. That it may be noted that the entire back-door appointment of primary teachers is running into hundreds in number and the same is conceived in fraud and delivered in deceit as such the entire appointment needs to be set aside.

12. That it is respectfully stated that once there is a set of rules governing recruitment

to government posts and offices, your esteem authority is duty bound to follow the same scrupulously which you have miserably failed to do.

13. That entry of those employees into the service having been achieved through back door cannot acquire any right and so regularization of their service would amount to negating the prescribed procedure at the cost of Articles 14 & 16 of the Constitution of India as such the same deserves to be set aside.

14. That all back-door appointments made prior to our acquiring TET qualification in 2013 & 2016 are all liable to be terminated as the same was not made by making advertisements in public domain and conducting open competitive examination. It is stated that if

only such an examination was conducted we would have been eligible to participate having passed 10+2 (Pre-University) at the time the illegal back-door appointments were made.

15. That the instant representation is written in favour of members of our Association from Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, Phek & Peren districts.

16. That it is humbly stated that in the event; the instant representation is not considered within a period of 15 (fifteen) days we would have no other alternative efficacious remedy, but to seek the redressal of our grievance before an appropriate court of law.

Bendangsunep Longkumer, ANPSTA convener action committee and vice-convener Avi Ringa

Reader’s Post Erratic power supply again

Sir,

There we go again! Erratic power supply in Dimapur and other districts as well all over again during this boiling summer. However, citizens of Dimapur take the utmost searing heat especially in the month of August. In addition to the humidity the constant power cuts in Dimapur is beginning to affect the psyche of the people. Heat indeed does bring out the worst temper in human beings. May it be kindly conveyed to the concerned department to atleast give proper schedule of power cuts in each colony in Dimapur, so citizens can mentally prepare to bear the power cuts according to their time schedule. In some areas the power cuts goes on for long stretches of six to seven hours. School children are the worst affected due to power cuts.

Benthunglo Lotha, Duncan Dimapur

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, august 19, 2016

BRO undertakes plantation drive

BRO personnel during the plantation drive on August 17.

DIMAPUR: Plantation drive was organised by HQ 15 BRTF and its allied Units, C/o Project Sewak, in Nagaland at Kohima, Zubza, Maram and Mon on August 17. Plantation drive would become an annual affair from this year. Hundreds of trees were planted across various locations of Border Roads deployment/Estt on this day.

The trees planted were mainly fruits like guava, mango, etc for shade and ornamental nature. The trees were planted across the road side and in the office and living area of BRO personnel.

All officers, supervisors and other personnel of HQ 15 BRTF actively participated in the programme.

The drive intends to create

social awareness about importance of trees and the concept of living in harmony with nature and to inculcate environment friendly nature not only to BRO personnel but also people living around and adjacent to its location.

It also intend to cut down on the negative impact of deforestation and chopping down of trees.

cluding a study tour to Japan.

The competitions aim to raise awareness among the youth about practical conservation tips for the conservation of petroleum products in industrial, transportation, agriculture and domestic sectors, and how to practice such conservation in their daily lives.

Students can present their ideas and messages for conserving petroleum products and reducing emissions in English, Hindi or regional languages. The four competitions are essay, painting, quiz for selecting school per district, state and zonal teams. Zonal teams shall participate for national finals. Individual quiz

NCD visits NK hospital

ENPUK, CUK condemns rape incident DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland people’s Union Kohima (ENPUK) strongly condemns the alleged rape of a minor girl on August EAC cum administrator along with the Chumukedima town 11 at Kohima. The union council staff visiting the Deaf Biblical Ministry, Naharbari expressed its outrage against the barbaric and horrific act Village on August 15, 2016. and urged upon all right thinking citizens to condemn such inhuman act. The union appealed the law enforcing authority to deliver justice to the victim without delay and to award stringent action against the culprit who should not be granted bail at any cost.

CUK: Chang Union Kohima (CUK) in a condemnation note appended

by CUK president Tiameren Chang termed that such heinous crimes cannot be tolerated in a civilized society.

CUK also urged upon the law State Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha (BJMM) visited enforcing authority to award befitting punishment as per Ebenezer Home for orphanage on August 15. the law of the land.

NBSE informs on essay competition DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education has informed that the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), under the aegis of ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, various literary and cultural events are conducted for school students.

According to DIPR report, for the current year, a nationwide painting competition in 2 categories have been proposed, Essay competition in 23 languages and a quiz competition commencing from August 16 for a period of two months. The incentive awards for the competition have been made very attractive, in the form of cash prizes, laptops, in-

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Members of Naga Council Dimapur during their visit.

DIMAPUR: As par t of 70TH Independence Day celebration, Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) visited HK hospital (multispeciality centre) Chumukedima town led by its president T. Bangerloba.

During the visit, the members visited the wards and interacted with the patients, doctors and nurses of the hospital. NCD also distributed relief to all the indoor patients.

Meanwhile. Dr. Laksh-

ing Phom briefly explained about the multi-speciality centre to treat and manage the needs of the patients under one roof with all the available facilities and equipment at par with standard quality such as Laparoscopic surgery minimally invasive surgery and natural orifice surgery.

The team while lauding the doctors and staff for their services and further encouraged them to continue catering their service to the needy.

OCM donates gift hampers to jail inmates

for achieving bronze, silver or gold level. To achieve the objective of reaching one crore children, PCRA developed Web-portal www.pcraconipetitions.org and mobile application pera-competitions.

All heads of registered institutions have been requested to disseminate the information and encourage interested children to participate in the competition. For any further queries on the subject, the schools may contact PCRA’s Help Desk on phone nos. 011- Members of Murti Films Pvt. Ltd. Dimapur on August 15 26715360, email: contact@ distributed snacks and mineral water to the needy people and traffic police on duty at Dimapur. peracompetitions.org.

DIMAPUR: Officers Club of Mokokchung (OCM) on the occasion of the 70th India’s Independence Day interacted with the district Jail inmates of Mokokchung and donated gift hampers consisting of personalized items to each jail inmates besides water filter

and sports goods. According to DIPR report, the members emphasized on the inmates to come out clean and become assets for their own society and thus prove oneself worthy of leading a good life. OCM members Dr. D.K Chetri and Er. T. Imlisunep Ao gave short

exhortations. The programme was presided by secretary, Er. Temsu Wati Ao. Invocation was pronounced by Moa, chaplain of the jail while the gift items were handed over to the inmates

by Liboni Humtsoe, project director of DRDA in presence of the jail authorities.

LIFE CARE PHARMACY

Near Dolls Cafe DCM Apartment, West Yard Colony, Rly Bazar Junction, Dimapur DOCTORS VISITING FROM GUWAHATI Dr. H. Kalita, MBBS, Diabetologist , available on 20th Aug.'16 Dr. B. K. Agarwal, Neurologist, available on 27th Aug.'16

Contact No : 9774232788 DP-6100

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Korean Uncle's Cafe

Come and enjoy Korean Foods and Goods • Birthday party (Waffle Cake and photo service along with add on decorations) Add : 4th Mile, CBZZ Building (National Highway) Diphupar, Dimapur. Contact : 8730852766 DP-5118

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St. Mary's Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur WANTED TEACHER B.Sc/M.Sc with B.Ed - 1 Post

Walk-In-Interview on 22nd August 2016 (Monday) along with relevant documents (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m) Salary negotiable.

Contact No : 03862-227996/230986

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I.P.C wanted 9 ladies & 8 gents for expanding 3 Branch Office in KOHIMA, Nagaland POST : Permanent Internal/ External Official Post Qualification : 10 passed and above Age : 18 -28 years can apply Income : Min: 4,700/- Max: 25,000/Note : Experience No Bar/ Fresher’s can apply Contact with C.V Kohima : 8259874687/8794280991

WANTED

R.B.H.S.K. Hindi College 4th Mile Chekiye Dimapur, Nagaland

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MALE HINDI TEACHER Contact : 8014566245/9089079292 OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE OF THE YHOME CHIENUO Kohima Village, Kohima, Nagaland

FELICITATION

(VIKHOTSO PUCHO) Gen. Secy. , KSU

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The Kidima Students’ Union felicitates the following selected candidates for undergoing various technical courses in the session 2016.

1. Nosevol Pucho, S/o Lt. Madzü Pucho (JEE – Civil Engineering) 2. Mhasikhoto Temi, S/o Asü Temi (JEE – Electrical & Electronics Engineering) 3. Kelethonu Vitso, D/o Mezavi Vitso (Polytechnic Kohima – Civil Engineering) 4. Kevichole Vitso, D/o Viyo Vitso (Polytechnic Kohima – Civil Engineering) The Union acknowledges each one of them for their hard work and dedication and wish them further success in all their future endeavours.

Chumbemo Kithan Gen. Secretary

Dimapur Division, Dimapur

INFORMATION

This is for urgent information and immediate compliance by all the employees of Regular Staffs, Work Charge (Scale & Labourer) under PWD (R&B) Dimapur Division. All are directed to submit AADHAAR Card number which is mandatory in all circumstances to the undersigned for the PIMS uploading latest by 10th Sept 2016 failing which their respective salary cannot be disbursed due to obvious reason.

So all the employees are request to submit their named AADHAAR NO. before the said date during office hour.

Er. Huqheto Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Dimapur Division, Dimapur.

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We the Kulhopu Baptist Akukuhou with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Shikaho P. Yepthomi for being promoted to the post of Additional General Manager, Nagaland State Transport.

The Kulhopu Baptist Akukuhou extends it best wishes for his future endeavours.

Hupeto Aye Pastor, KBA

Ahovi Church Secretary, KBA

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FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD (R&B)

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Diebo : “ Ketho Mhasi Pfhülie”

Lidemo Shitiri President

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We the Lio Longidang Village Students' Union (LLVSU) with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Myingthungbemo Patton (EX. LLVSU, President), S/o Mr. Joseph Patton for his achievement, in securing the post of Inspector of Taxes in the recently declared NPSC 2016 result.

The Union further wish him the best in his future endeavours.

OFFICE OF THE KIDIMA STUDENTS’ UNION

(VINGOZO KISO) President, KSU

B.P.O. Lio Longidang Dist. : Wokha, Nagaland

FELICITATES

FELICITATES

We, the Yhome Chienuo, Lhisemia Khel, Kohima Village, conveys our congratulations to Kekhrieletuo Yhome, Assistant Plant Protection Officer, DAO, Kohima for receiving the Governor’s Commendation Certificate on the occasion of Independence Day 2016.

The Clan further wishes him success in his future endeavours.

NEIBOLHOULIE YHOME NEIRÜKUOLIE YHOME President General Secretary Yhome Chienuo Yhome Chienuo

LIO LONGIDANG VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION

OFFICE OF THE

MOLUNGKIMONG VILLAGE COUNCIL GRATITUDE

The Molungkimong Village Council and the Village Community would like to extend our heartiest gratitude to the 30th Alongtaki BJP Party for construction Bore-Well in our village which was a long-felt desire of the citizens of our village.

The Council on behalf of the village community wish them the very best in their future days to come.

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(T. Lima Longchar) Chairman

(I. Nungsang) Secretary

Su doku

KAKURO

Nagarjan Area Mao Colony Road attached 70 x 88 sq. ft Rs. 270 per sq. ft Contact : 8575277686

LAND FOR SALE @ NEW SHOWUBA

2 Bighas near Public Ground, Rs. 75 per sq. ft

NAGA UNITED

1 Bigha near Daily Market Rs. 120 per sq. ft Contact No : 8575108771

LAND FOR SALE @

NAGA UNITED VILLAGE AREA – 7 Bighas Near Great Commission School, No earth filling required.

Contact No: 8731819774

No. 8250 Yesterday’s solution No. 8249

No. 2871 Yesterday’s solution No. 2870

No. 1698 Yesterday’s solution No. 1697

FOR SALE

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Contact : 8794653916

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FEMALE PUPPIES

12 Bighas of Land at Purana Bazar 'B' Unity Colony

Aveo Chevrolet 2012 Model 15,000 KM running only.

Contact : 9856447392

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE @ Rs. 20 per sq. ft.

More then 4 Puras Genuine buyers may Contact : 8575890586

Commercial Place Road Attached

50 x 40

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Tea & Rubber Plantation before Niuland

Genuine buyers may Contact : 9856790669

LAND FOR SALE

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TEACHER WANTED No of Post : 1 Subject : Science Qualification : M/Sc / B.Sc Interested candidates can contact to the following, Mobile Nos : 9856051443, 8014264315

NEWLY OPEN GIRLS HOSTEL RICHMOND GIRLS HOSTEL (For Colleges & Working Women)

Opp. Hotel De Oriental Grand, HS Road, Near Alder College Admission going on, limited seat only Kindly contact : 8974596093

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ZENA BRIDAL SALON WEDDING GOWNS, SHOES, VEILS GLOVES & ACCESSORIES Add - Walford Road (Opp. Mahindra Showroom) Dimapur # 7085240353 9615264536 DP-5724

NEWLY OPENED MERCY HOSTEL

MIDLAND : DIMAPUR Adjacent to Highway 24hrs. Water & Electricity Facilities Walkable distance to Schools & Colleges !! Admission Free!!

For First 5 students Contact : 8575372152

LIBRA CONSULTANCY

BY INTCW SOCIETY Regd. No H/RS.3935 /2004,Govt of Nagaland

at Tenyiphe II (Only for Tenyimia) Near Driving Training Institute Area 130680 Sq. feet. Rs. 135/sq. feet Contact : 9402868575/9436434524/96212827645

MISSING Name : Rakhuzhiia F/Name : K. Besii Age : 18 years Height : 4.6' Complexion : Fair Missing from Punanamei, Manipur Missing since 16.08.2016.

Across 1 Turning up in front of small hotel, one may see this on the door (4) 3 Military accommodation providing storage for bottles? (8) 9 Unpredictable boy holding sailor back (7) 10 Place for a bowler further on (5) 11 Vegetable found in dishes we detest (5) 12 Doctor gets Conservative backing to reveal decay (3,3) 14 Be in charge without beginning to live (6) 16 Scrape a beard off (6) 19 Cutter, dreadfully chesty (6) 21 Don, for example - leadfree motorist (5) 24 Duke gets inadequate return for flag (5) 25 “Serve duke!” I cry (4,3) 26 Dog talked about drink (8) 27 Hands hesitate, we hear (4) Down 1 Entreaty certain to give satisfaction (8) 2 Small Indian rocks on mountain (5) 4 Shopping area - area raced around (6) 5 Willing to study on the Fourth of July (5) 6 Rome can appear in a new light as an Italian city (7) 7 Singular fuss about providing drink (4) 8 A nurse without time to be there (6) 13 City in Michigan removing old American debris (8) 15 Help mug to be heard (7) 17 Least sheltered area in French port (6) 18 Know boy turning up in Cumbrian town (6) 20 It’s bound to be recorded!

(5) 22 Instrument for girl (5) 23 Some antiquated Danish or Icelandic poems (4)

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FOR SALE

Contact : 9856124324 8974879718

Monthly Rs. 2000 (starting) Kohima Contact: 8730942563

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GERMAN SHEPHERD

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9402076005

ALTO LXI

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SALES PERSON FOR AGRI SHOP

Contact : 7085570947

LAND FOR URGENT SALE

Imported Gowns starting @8000

WANTED

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Price : Rs. 1,60,000/Negotiable

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Contact : SPHERE 324, Fellowship Colony, Dimapur Ph : 9402750339 8974024949

KATS WEDDING DRESSES

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KTM 200 Bike

Land measuring about 35 Acres at just Rs. 10/- per sq. ft at Kejanglwa Village Highway attached to New D.C. Office Peren, Nagaland Contact : 9402819156

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

1.GYPSY KING EURO II 2. MAHINDRA 550 DP (4X4) 3. BOLERO GLX (4X4) 4. SX4 ZXI 2008 5. EECO 7 SEATER 2011 6. WAGON-R VXI 2010

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Model : 2010, NL-Regd Running : 41000 only Price : 4,60,000/Negotiable Contact : 9774699215

ALTO STD

2007 Nov. (NL Regd) Price : 1,35,000/- (Negotiable) Contact : 9856126252

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BOLERO SLX

FOR SALE

Contact : 9862093328 8974451755

LOST NOTICE

GUN LICENCE

Name : Panjungsosang Type of Gun : .22 Gun Number : 937685 Lost from Padumpukhuri Contact : 9089574771

DAMAGE BY FIRE

Applying for duplicate copy of land permit.

LAND OWNER : HEVUTO I AYE ADDRESS : PROJECT COLONY, ZUNHEBOTO SITE NO : 864 (30 X 36) NORTH : HEKUTO (IRRIGATION EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OFFICE) SOUTH : IZHEXU EAST : KIYESHE (KAITO) WEST : APPROACH ROAD (A/ROAD)

LOST NOTICE Bolero Pickup Bearing Regd. No. NL-08-1079, Eng No. GHF 39879, Chassis No. MA1ZC4HK1G6770, Stolen from Marwari Pati, Dimapur on 17/08/2016 around 6:00 am. Owner's Mr. Neingusa Kapfo, Reku Colony, Pfütsero. Finders please Contact : 9612163878 DP-6074

LOST NOTICE

I, Hebika Yeptho, am applying for a duplicate copy of HSLC Marksheet as I have lost it.

Name: Hebika Yeptho F/Name: Vikheto Roll. No : 6811076 Year: 2006 Result : 3rd Div

LOST NOTICE I, Ms. Tughukali N. Aye am applying for a duplicate copy of HSLC & HSSLC Marksheet as I have lost them.

Name : Ms. Tughukali N. Aye F/Name : Z. Nagahito Aye M/Name : Hekani DOB : 21.08.1995 Roll No (X) : 1213602 (2012) School : St. Paul Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur Roll No. (XII) : 1417225 (2014) School, Dimapur Result : Passed DP-6095

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Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI): The rupee today ended lower by 5 paise at 66.81 per dollar on fresh demand from banks and importers for the US currency despite firm domestic equity markets.

The rupee weakened even as the dollar fell against major global currencies, a dealer said.

The rupee opened lower at 66.85 per dollar from Tuesday’s close of 66.76 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market.

Later, it slipped further on heavy dollar demand from importers to 66.8650 before ending at 66.81 per dollar, still showing a loss of 5 paise or 0.07 per cent.

Meanwhile, the dollar index was trading down by 0.30 per cent against a basket of six currencies in afternoon trade.

The Reserve Bank fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 66.7939 and for euro at 75.5773. In cross-currency trades, the rupee dropped against the pound sterling to 87.86 from 86.72 on Tuesday and also moved down further against the euro to 75.72 from 75.40.

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than 85.5 percent of the individual tax base.

The data showed there were 2,669 taxpayers with an income exceeding Rs 5 crore, accounting for 9.6 percent of taxes collected.

The data also showed there were 1.51 crore individuals whose tax was deducted at source, but did not file returns.

Had they filed the returns, the number of income tax payers filing returns could have gone up to 4.4 crore in 2012-13, from 2.89 crore.

The revenue department, sources said, will soon come out with fresh data for assessment year 2013-14, and it will be used in formulating strategy for widening the tax base.

As per the I-T Act, people earning below Rs 2.5 lakh per annum are exempt from paying taxes.

Those with income between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh pay a 10 percent tax while Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh give 20 percent tax. People with income above Rs 10 lakh pay 30 percent tax.

FOR SALE

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New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI): Only 14 lakh individuals out of the 2.89 crore assessees in the country declared an annual income of over Rs 10 lakh, attracting the highest tax bracket of 30 percent, in assessment year 2012-13.

As per the Income Tax Return Statistics for Assessment Year 2012-13, 14 lakh people or just 4.6 percent of the total assessees paid taxes in the highest 30 percent tax bracket. There are 2.89 crore assessees in the country.

These 14 lakh people accounted for 75 percent of the total personal income tax collection.

“The data reveals very clearly that there is a need for widening and deepening of the tax net now,” Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia told PTI. The analysis further revealed that of 2.89 crore taxpayers who filed returns, 1.63 crore (56.4 percent) did not pay taxes and 0.84 crore assessees (29.3 percent) were in the 10 percent tax bracket.

Taken together, these two segments constitute more

Rupee ends lower by 5 paise vs USD

and a better near-term outlook for growth in China.

Moody’s said the modest upwards revision in China growth would have minimal impact on its forecasts for the rest of the world as imports to China continue to fall.

It, however, said that medium-term downside risks to China’s growth outlook persist, especially if the reduced efficacy of policy support over time becomes apparent.

“Headwinds to emerging markets have moderated, driven by the economic stabilisation in China, the modest recovery in commodity prices, and the return of capital flows; however, we expect the US Federal Reserve to resume its interest rate tightening cycle at the end of this year,” Moody’s said.

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Only 14 lakh individuals fell in 30% tax bracket in 2012-13

European markets were higher with key indices in France, Germany and the UK up by 0.20 per cent to 0.55 per cent. Back home, 20 scrips out of the 30-share Sensex rose, while 10 ended lower.

Major gainers included NTPC 3.50 per cent, Adani Ports 2.91 per cent, ICICI Bank 2.24 per cent, Bharti Airtel 2.07 per cent, HDFC Bank 1.38 per cent, ONGC 1.28 per cent, Dr Reddy’s 0.89 per cent and SBI 0.79 per cent.

However, Coal India fell 2.59 per cent, Larsen 1.29 per cent, GAIL 1.08 per cent, Tata Steel 1.06 per cent, Infosys 0.88 per cent, HUL 0.78 per cent and Wipro 0.75 per cent.

Among BSE sectoral indices, Utilities climbed 1.88 per cent followed by Power 1.83 per cent, Bankex 1.64 per cent, Infrastructure 1.59 per cent, Finance 1.26 per cent, Telecom 1.21 per cent, PSU 1.00 per cent, Healthcare 0.71 per cent and Oil&Gas 0.76 per cent.

The market breadth remained positive as 1,670 stocks advanced, while 1,017 stocks declined and 179 ruled steady.

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growth forecast, pushing Indian equities higher,” said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.

Moody’s Investors Service has retained India’s growth forecast at 7.5 per cent for 2016 but revised upwards estimates for China to 6.6 per cent citing strong fiscal and monetary support.

The 30-share Sensex after opening higher advanced to the day’s high of 28,214.17 but slipped on profit-booking. It finally settled 118.07 points or 0.42 per cent up at 28,123.44.

The gauge lost 147.03 points in the last two days.

The NSE Nifty bounced back 49.20 points or 0.57 per cent to 8,673.25. It shuttled in a range 8,690.70-8,645.05.

In line with the overall trend, broader markets too turned positive with the smallcap and midcap indices recovering by up to 1.01 per cent.

Overseas, Asian stocks ended mixed as indices in Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan rose by 0.05 per cent to 0.98 per cent while indices in China, Japan and Singapore fell by 0.17 per cent to 1.55 per cent.

NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (PTI): Moody’s Investors Service has retained India’s growth forecast at 7.5 per cent for 2016 but revised upwards estimates for China to 6.6 per cent citing strong fiscal and monetary support.

In its latest assessment of the global economy, Moody’s Investors Service said the outlook for emerging markets economies has stabilised but outlined the policy changes post the US presidential election in November as the most immediate downside risks to the global economic outlook.

Moody’s now expects China to grow at the rate of 6.6 per cent and 6.3 per cent in 2016 and 2017, respectively as compared to the previous forecast of 6.3 per cent and 6.1 per cent, with the higher growth rate being driven by significant fiscal and monetary policy support,” it said in a statement. As regards India, it said: “Our growth expectations for India, Indonesia, Korea and Saudi Arabia are unchanged from our previous outlook publication in May.” In its May ‘Global Macro Outlook 2016-17’ Moody’s had said that India’s growth will pick up slightly, climbing to 7.5 per cent in 2016 and 2017, from 7.3 per cent in 2015. The US-based agency said emerging markets have stabilised on account of the modest recovery in commodity prices, better capital flows

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Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI): Stocks rose for the first time in three days with the market benchmark Sensex rebounding 118 points to 28,123.44 on fresh buying after minutes of the US Fed July meeting cooled rate hike expectations.

Brokers said the likely delay in US rate hike is positive for emerging markets, especially India, triggering fresh round of purchases by retail and institutional investors.

Minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting released yesterday showed that policymakers were in no rush to raise interest rates.

Shares of Bharti Airtel settled with gains of over 2 per cent, following which the market capitalisation of the company surged by Rs 2,858 crore.

Power Grid Corporation of India surged to 52-week high on the bourses and settled for the day with gains of over 4 per cent, adding Rs 3,871 crore to its mcap.

“Risk appetite returned after FOMC minutes revealed lesser chances of a US rate hike soon. It also helped that Moody’s retained India’s

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AFFIDAVIT

I, Yanpemo Humtsoe, S/o Wazamo Humtsoe have changed my name as Deepak B.K. and my father's name as Chakra Bahadur B.K. through an affidavit No.935/16 dated 20.06.2016.

Henceforth my name Deepak B.K and my father's name Chakra Bahadur B.K will be used for all purposes.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-724/16/4808-09

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 17/8/16

Notice is hereby given that Shri. Vevalhu -Vrs- Phom Baptist Church, Burma Camp resident of Burma Camp Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 17-09-16.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Vevalhu Village /Town Block No. : 11, Patta No. : 180, Dag No. : 293, Area : 00B-02K-19Ls. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-720/15/4729-30

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 17/8/16

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Lipokrenba Jamir -VrsSupongmeren Jamir resident of Padumpukhuri Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 17-09-16.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Lipokrenba Jamir Village /Town Block No. : Padumpukhuri, Patta No. : 1258, Dag No. : 445/1741, Area : 01-02-15. North : L. Ao, South : Main Road, East : Y. Sema, West : Approach Road.

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Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Bendangnukshi Ao, Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Sepichemla Ao, relation wife, R/o.

East Police Colony to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, etc, who expired on 25.07.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire my appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 18/9/16.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 17 day of 8/16.

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Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

Niesapa Soho Secretary Toulazouma Village Council

OFFICE OF THE

LOTHA HOHO TUENSANG

The Students' Union Lumithsami Village would like to give our heartiest regards and congratulations to our brother SHOUKA KAKHETO, Addl. DCP for the meritorious and prestigious Governor's Gold Medal Award on 15th August. It is our pride and honour and we pray for more prosperity in your future career.

May good Lord bless.

SHOHEKA

Dist. Tuensang-798612, Nagaland

(T. Zubemo Kikon) General Secretary Lotha Hoho Tuensang

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With immense pride & honour, we the LHT would like to convey heartiest congratulations to the following awardees : 1. R. Vikram Ezung (NPS) Superintendent of Police Tuensang for receiving Governor's Gold Medal Award on Independence Day 2016.

2. K. Mhathung Tsanglao (NCS), ADC Noklak, Tuensang for receiving Governor's Gold Medal Award on Independence Day 2016.

3. Wonchio Odyuo (NCS) ADC Shamator, Tuensang for receiving Governor's Commendation Certificate Award on Independence Day 2016.

The Hoho further wishes them success in their endeavours.

FELICITATION

LITSAMI FELLOWSHIP DIMAPUR FELICITATES

The Litsami Fellowship Dimapur with immense joy and pride extend our heartiest congratulations to : 1. Dr. Pihoto Khala, S/o Lt. Rev. I Khala for being promoted to Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima.

2. James Khala, S/o Lt. Rev. I. Khala for being promoted to Deputy Director, Non Conventional Energy, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima.

3. Botovi Chishi, S/o Lt. Khuyem Chishi for being promoted to Registrar, Land Resources, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima.

4. Tunatoli. K. Chishi, D/o Dr. Khashepu Chishi for selection to undergo B.VSC through NSEE. 5. Kikali. G. Chophi, D/o Ghoshito Chophi for selection to undergo B.VSC through NSEE. 6. Alokeu Sholho, D/o Khekiye Chishi for selection to undergo, BSC Nursing through NSEE. The Union further wishes them success in their future endeavour.

TOKIHO CHISHI HUKHETO AYE Chairman Secretary OFFICE OF THE

UNITED NORTH BLOCK - NAGA COLONY COUNCIL Burma Camp, Dimapur

Acknowledgement for Constructing Drainage in UNB Naga Colony Burma Camp.

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With immense happiness Molungkimong W a t s ü Te l e n c o n v e y o u r h e a r t i e s t congratulations to Miss. Sentikala Sanglir, D/o Mr. Meyi Sanglir and Mrs. Merenla for securing the post of Inspector of Taxes (Cl-III) in the recently declared NPSC exam result.

The Union further wish and pray that Almighty God guide and grant her success in all her future endeavours.

Amenla Ozükum President Molungkimong Watsü Telen

General Secretary (LSU)

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CONGRATULATIONS

(Amos Lotha) President Lotha Hoho Tuensang

GHUKAVI

President (LSU)

P. Yangerla Aier General Secretary Molungkimong Watsü Telen

OFFICE OF THE

LIMACHAN TONPHYAKTSU MOTSURUI EKHUNG H.Q. WOKHA TOWN : NAGALAND

FELICITATES

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The CEO of Dimapur Municipal Council

Sir, I on behalf of our Colony Council would like to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude for the development in the form of constructing another drainage which is very essential for the colony.

Indeed Sir, You are so kind and generous toward our colony. We assure that your good work and your competent authority will be remembered. May the good Lord protect you in every circumstances.

Secretary Meren Imti

Chairman Hai Rongbe

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With immense joy and pride the Ekhung extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons for being selected in the recently declared NPSC result.

1. Mr. Jonny Mhachan Patton, S/o. Lt. Moyithung James Patton for the post of Dy.SP. 2. Miss. Mhonlumi Patton, D/o. M. Patton qualified for the post of APRO. 3. Miss. Mhayani Ovung, D/o. Mr. Tsumongo Ovung for the post of Secretariat Assistant.

4. Mr. T. Chanbemo Kikon, S/o. Thungmomo Kikon for the post of Inspector of Taxes.

5. Mr. Zuthungbemo Ovung, S/o. Mr. A.Y. Ovung for the post of Inspector of Taxes.

6. Shri. Myingthungbemo Patton, S/o. Joseph Patton qualified for the post of Inspector of Taxes.

7. Shri. Jenithung C Patton, S/o. Chipo Patton qualified for the post of Economic Investigator.

The Ekhung wish them success in all their future endeavours.

Chophathung Jami Yihamo Patton Secretary, LTME Chairman, LTME

Organised by : Sovima Gold Cup Organizing Committee Date : 15/10/2016 onwards Venue : Nagaland Cricket Stadium Sovima Total Cash Prize : Rs. 180000/-

Preference will be given on first come first basis Interested Clubs may contact the following Phone No. 9612900151/9774640873

Moateka Secretary Watiyim Village Council

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE

We, the Nungying Village Government Employees Union and Kohima Nungying Union & its members with immense pride and honour convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. T.Nzanbemo Kikon (Yankhoro Kikon), ASI, IGP (INT) Establishment, for receiving the Governor’s Commendation Certificate Award on the occasion of 70th Independence Day, 2016, for his dedicated service to the Government and the People of Nagaland.

The Union further wishes him good health and more success in his future endeavours.

NCHUMO YANTHAN Chairman Kohima Nungying Union

TSENROW NGULLIE President Nungying Village Government Employees Union

FELICITATION

We the Litsami Fellowship Dimapur (LFD) with immense pride and joy would like to extend our congratulations for their promotion and achievement in their respective endeavour.

1. Dr. I. Pihoto Khala, S/o. Late Rev. I. Khala promoted to Director Vety & A.H. Nagaland.

2. Er. James I. Khala, S/o. Late Rev. I. Khala promoted to Dy. Director Deptt. of NRE. 3. Shri. Botovi Chishi, S/o Late Khuyem Chishi promoted to Registrar Dte. of Land Resources.

4. Miss. Tunatoli Chishi, D/o Dr. Khashepu Chichi selected for B'VSc, through NSEE. 5. Miss. Kikali G. Sumi, D/o Shri. Ghoshito Chophy selected for B'Vsc. through NSEE. Tokiho Chishi Chairman, LFD

Hukheto Aye Secretary, LFD

DAROGAPATHAR VILLAGE COUNCIL Vill. Estd . 1811 Dimapur : 797115 : Nagaland

PRESS NOTE

On the information received by the Darogapathar Village Council on collection of daily, weekly and monthly tax by various NPG's on the Business Communities of Darogapathar Village, the Darogapathar Village Council held an emergency meeting on the 18th August, 2016 and deliberately discussed and strongly resolved to ban any sort of illegal tax collection within Darogapathar Village jurisdiction.

Henceforth, any individual or group involved in such activities shall be dealt with seriously on legal grounds at their own risk.

The Darogapathar Village Council further clarifies on its earlier stand on one Government, one Tax. K. Ado Bizo Nungtok Meren Jamir Council Secretary Council Chairman Darogapathar Village Darogapathar Village

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Neitsiezo Venuh Hd. G.B Toulazouma Village

FELICITATES

(DAY/NIGHT)

"Strike for Gold"

ANGAMI YOUTH ORGANIZATION

PHREIKIE AYO teicie Mepfüepengou Nyi (November 4th &5th ) pemvü di August 20th & 27th, September 10th & 24th teisozha hako nu pederüchü u Angamimia kicha diako nu peba votuo. Nounyü ca dia -‘EducationEconomy-Environment & Ethos’ hako se kepu mu mharhü votuo.

Vorkezhü 20th August nhie Chakhroma Youth Organization (CYO) bu peso di Niathu Resort Chümoukedima nunu nounyü “Angamimia Ethos” cau se keputuo. Nounyü kenyimia pete bu vor kehou phreshü nu kieshüzhie.

Kehouchie 10:00 AM Kehoukese - Eno Neizelie Keditsu, President CYO Kecha - Eno Kelezhalie Nagi, Pastor Seitheke A Hiechiekeshü Dieyie - Eno Seyiekhrielie Nagi, Member Org Committee Tsali - Eno Pelekedo Diekepu I - Enoli Kezhalenuo Kesiezie, Addl Director SCERT Diekepu II - Dr. Visier Sanyü Meyasetsu, President Overseas Naga Association (ONA) Kekhrokeshü - Angami Public Organization (APO) - Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho (AMK) - Chakhroma Public Organization (CPO) Rüchü mu Mhapepiketuo tei - Eno Ruokuo Kire, Social Activities - Eno Khriehutuo Tsira, State Athletic Coach - Eno Villo Naleo, Lecture SBS Kethu nie - Enoli Mhasivino Metha mu Eli Rokovino Sirie Thekhadie - Eno Rokoketou Sechü, Secretary AYO 02:00 PM Khujo Tei Kezhazer Angami Medo Yhokha Secretary Org Committee President AYO

OFFICE OF THE

MONGCHEN SENSO MONGDANG FELICITATES

The Office of the MSM would like to congratulate Mr. Imtitoshi, Jr. Er. (Electrical) Transmission Division Kohima, S/o Mr. Jopangmongba who has received Governor's Gold Medal Award on 15th August' 2016.

The Union further wish and pray to Almighty God to continue to bless him in all his future endeavour.

T. Rema President

Marjungshi Secretary

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Lhousezo Suokhrie Chairman Toulazouma Village Council

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This is for general information that Sale and Purchase of Land within the jurisdiction of Toulazouma Village, Dimapur without the knowledge of Chairman and Hd. G.B shall be doing so at their own risk.

LUMITHSAMI STUDENTS' UNION

T20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT

FELICITATION

The Village Council on behalf of the Watiyim Village, Tzurangkong, is immensely happy and extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri.

Imtitoshi Jr. Er. (Electrical) Wokha, Transmission Division, Kohima, Nagaland, s/o. Shri. Jopangmongba Imchen, for being announced Governor's Gold Medal Award, on the occasion of Independence Day 2016.

We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Supongmeyu Chairman Watiyim Village Council

The bridge will be built in Kunlong, 32 kilometres from the border in north-eastern Myanmar, and near the Kokang region where an ethnic Chinese rebel group fought Myanmar’s military last year.

Ms Suu Kyi also needs China’s cooperation in talks with Myanmar’s ethnic minority armed groups operating along their shared borders.

Mr Liu said Premier Li reaffirmed China’s support for efforts to bring peace to northern Myanmar.

FELICITATION We the Kulolau Yeputhomi Kuposhukulu Dimapur (KYKD) would like to congratulate Shri. Doshehe Y. Sema, Lt. Colonel, and Hon'ble Ex-Minister and Smti.

Kuholi, Addl. Director H.E. Department, W/o. Rev. Dr. Akheto Yeputhomi for receiving the prestigious Governor's Gold Medal Award on the occasion of 70th Independence Day 2016.

We also extend our warm greetings to Shri.

Shikaho P. Yeputhomi being promoted to Addl.

General Manager of NST Govt. of Nagaland and Shri. Lhokiye Yeputhomi promoted to District Statistical Officer (DSO) Zbto.

The KYKD wish and pray to Almighty God continue to grant them wisdom and good health in all your future endeavours.

Tokuho (Neho) Yeputhomi Hd. GB Alakhu mpeu, KYKD

Vihoshe N. Yeputhomi Yeh-Kiphew Yeh-Kiphew, KYKD

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Seven other soldiers were wounded in the attack. A government-paid village guard, helping the security forces battle the PKK was also killed in a clash with the rebels in the province, Anadolu reported.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim traveled to Elazig to visit the site of the bombing as well as those wounded in the attack.

He told reporters there that both the PKK and the Gulen movement were directed by the same “intelligence” intent on causing Turkey harm, without elaborating.

“The (Gulen movement) has lost its assertiveness and has handed over the duty to the (PKK),” Yildirim said.

“The intelligence that directs them is the same. When one’s duty ends, the other takes up the duty.”

Yildirim vowed to fight the PKK until it is “eliminated.”

“No terror organization will force this nation to cow in submission,” Yildirim said.

willing to look for a resolution that suits both sides’ interests via both sides’ energy administrations’ cooperation.”

Ms Suu Kyi did not mention the dam in remarks to Mr Li made in front of journalists, but said she hoped her visit would “further consolidate and develop” relations.

Myanmar has long been hugely reliant on Chinese economic support, which has been seen again through Beijing vowing to build two new hospitals and a strategic bridge.

Ca n b e r r a , Au g 1 8 (IANS): A 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Australia’s central and north Queensland on Thursday, officials said.

Geoscience Australia said the earthquake struck off the coast of Bowen about 2.30 p.m.(local time), ABC Australia news reported.

The quake posed no tsunami threat, but a large portion of the Queensland coast felt the tremors, Senior seismologist Jonathan Bathgate said.

“We know it’s been felt all the way from the Sunshine Coast up to north of Townsville,” Bathgate said.

“At this stage we have had almost 1,000 reports come in to our earthquake alert centre here in Canberra of people having felt the earthquake,” he added.

By 5.00 p.m. (local time), there were six aftershocks recorded in the same area as the initial quake, the highest of them magnitude-4, ABC Australia reported.

Police have not had any reports of major damage, however minor cracking has occurred at some properties.

FELICITATION

The Sumi Community of Dubagaon, Ekranipathar and Eralibill (DEE) would like to convey its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kavito S. Awomi, Inspector Depot Section, Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies, Nagaland on being conferred the Governors Gold Medal on the Occasion of Independence Day 2016.

Further, with immense pride and honour, the DEE Area Sumi Community congratulate and appreciate Mr. Boska K. Yepthomi, S/o Mr. Kughazhe Yepthomi a resident of Ekranipathar Village for securing the post of Inspector of Taxes, through Nagaland Public Service Examination 2016.

P. SHIKIHO ZHIMO Chairman DEE Area Sumi Community Dimapur, Nagaland

VIKHETO AYE Secretary DEE Area Sumi Community Dimapur, Nagaland K

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trating a failed military coup last month, that killed at least 270 people.

The first car bombing hit a police station in the eastern province of Van late Wednesday, killing a police officer and two civilians. At least 73 other people 53 civilians and 20 police officers were wounded, officials said. Hours later, another car bombing hit police headquarters in the eastern Turkish city of Elazig early today, killing at least three police office officers and wounding 146 other people, officials said.

At least 14 of them were in serious condition.

Video footage showed a large plume of smoke rising from the area. Cars were overturned and the windows of the four-story building and its wings were blown out.

In the southeastern province of Bitlis meanwhile, four soldiers were killed after the rebels detonated a roadside improvised explosive device as an armored military vehicle was passing by, officials said.

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Ankara, Aug 18 (Agencies): A string of bombings, blamed on Kurdish rebels and targeting Turkey’s security forces, killed at least 11 people and wounded 226 others, officials said today.

Two of the attacks were car bombings that hit police stations in eastern Turkey, while a third a roadside blast targeted a military vehicle carrying soldiers in the southeast of the country.

Authorities say the assaults were carried out by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which has launched a campaign of car bombings targeting police stations or roadside bomb attacks security force vehicles. Last week, PKK commander Cemil Bayik threatened increased attacks against police in Turkish cities.

The wave of attacks come as Turkey is focused on a clampdown on suspected followers of a movement led

by US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, which the government accuses of orches-

Myanmar’s State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang talk during a signing of agreements ceremony in Beijing on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

5.8-magnitude quake rocks Australia

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Turkish authorities search outside a damaged building after an explosion in Elazig, eastern Turkey, on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

I s l a m a ba d, Au g 1 8 (IANS): Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri on Thursday said no one in the Pakistani province had supported Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement that the Baloch people had thanked him for his support.

“We condemn Narendra Modi’s statement on Balochistan. No one in Balochistan supported his statement. There is no comparison between the struggle for liberation in Indiaheld Kashmir and the so-called Balochistan insurgency,” Zehri asserted at a rally in Quetta, the provincial capital. Modi in his speech on August 15, India’s Independence Day, said “people of Balochistan, Gilgit and PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) have thanked me a lot in past few days, I am grateful to them”.

According to media reports, Modi’s comments sparked protests across Balochistan, with large numbers of tribesmen taking to the streets in protest in Dera Bugti, Khuzdar, Quetta, Chaman and other parts of the province.

Angry protestors set ablaze the Indian flag and chanted slogans against the Indian Prime Minister at many places.

“We didn’t ask the people to come out on the streets...

They are on the streets themselves,” the Pakistan Muslim League-N lawmaker said of the protests against Modi.

Beijing, Aug 18 (Agencies): Myanmar’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has made her first visit to China, where the issue of a stalled Chinese hydro-dam project in Myanmar’s north featured in discussions.

Former Myanmar president Thein Sein suspended the $3.6 billion Myitsone dam project in 2011, after the plan drew widespread protests over its environmental impacts.

The move angered China, which would have received around 90 per cent of the dam’s power.

Ms Suu Kyi was held under house arrest for 24 years by a military junta backed diplomatically by Beijing, and while she supported suspending the dam at the time, she is now facing pressure to resume the project.

“Aung San Suu Kyi said that the Myanmar Government has already set up an investigation committee to look for an appropriate resolution to the Myitsone dam issue,” Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin told reporters after a meeting between Ms Suu Kyi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

“She also said that she is

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Friday, August 19, 2016

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he music album, “Standing Tall,” can be considered an achievement for anyone hailing from a traditional Naga Baptist church background. Toshi Langu, now former Associate Pastor of Ao Baptist Church, Kohima, has always been an endearingly unique man, and a fine singer at that. I still have the mental picture of him many years ago in one solemn occasion.

While all the other pastors wore their formal shirt-pant or suit with neck-tie, he came in a yellowish over-sized jacket written ‘Defendor’ across the back. He stood out. He was a Youth Pastor at that time. He loved the youth and identified with them.

His song, “Wasted Years” is inspired directly with experiences he had with some of the youth he counseled and ministered to. Drug addiction was rampant at that time and many young people lost their lives in the battle. The song laments about wasted lives and their futile pursuit of youthful pleasures. Ultimately they have nothing to show except ‘scars’ of yesterday. He says, “In my imagination I’m taking the place of that young man.”

And running parallel to his own life, he too spent his prime time “searching for a heart of gold or a pot of gold at the end of the rain bow.” After years of wilderness wanderings, Langu finally settled down and married at past 40 years of age. He has always been the ‘quintessential artist’ in Church Ministry, and he never let go off his flair for churning out melodies.

Since 1979, it has been his dream to bring out a music album. Over the decades that followed he made several attempts to work with local musicians and singers. How-

ever, his project of a life time took off only when he met and collaborated with Tiatoshi Jamir in 2012. Tiatoshi Jamir, Associate Professor, Dept. of Hist. & Archaeology, NU, and front man of folk-jazz band “Blue Print,” created the music for Langu’s bi-lingual album, “Walking Tall.” It took 2 full years to complete and was released in Dec 2014.

The album is composed of 9 songs, 6 in English and 3 in Ao (mixture of Chungli and Mongsen) Naga. The songs, “Terutu Ken” and “Narola’s Lullaby” (both in Ao), “Wasted Years,” and “Walking Tall,” are above all, highly imaginative and evocative of rich local imagery, both of shared Naga history and personal life accounts. “Walking Tall” retells Naga history of political uprising in the 1950’s; the utter carnage (burning of villages/granaries, groupings, rape, inhuman torture) and inconsolable tears experienced by innocent village folks at the hands of the Indian Army. No, there is no trace of bitterness in his tone but rather a somber ‘remembrance;’ indeed, a reverential revisit of a dark past as stamped very deep in one’s psyche. One notices an underlying optimism, a belief in the fact that “laughter will fill the land” once more and we will “walk tall and free again.” “Narola’s Lullaby,” a heart-wrenching lullaby with a similar socio-political theme as “Walking Tall” is very artistically rendered.

Langu is a good story teller. According to him, “I love telling a story. All the songs are stories about somebody or something.” The most candid story Langu has sung is evident in “Ku Lanuwa” (my childhood). He narrates about the

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hunger his family suffered and the insults hurled at them by the rich. His brother who was forced to join the underground movement escaped to Dimapur from Lakhuni village because he could no longer bear the suffering. As a result, his father had to face the fury of the underground authorities and was levied a huge fine. With borrowed money and resultant debt, they fell into extreme poverty. Langu engages in a ‘remembrance’ of his childhood which was full of deprivation, yet his mother’s brave smiling face kept them going.

There is no remorse about his past. He simply emerges as someone who has made peace with his past, transcending it gloriously.

The music in “Old Timer’s Song” stands out quite distinctly. Tiatoshi Jamir has draped the song in highly catchy, unusual and lovely music; and the lines, “tomorrow for me may never come, today I will sing and praise the Lord” shoots straight at the listener’s heart. “Wasted Years,” though pretty inventive and quite theatrical too, somewhat lacks the thunder and goose-bump effect as I wished it did. This is one song

from the whole album with great promise and potential for a super-hit remake or even an adaptation. “Terutu Ken,” incidentally my favorite, is sung both in Chungli and Mongsen and is very poetic. Mid-day in mid-summer (terutu) and the humming of birds in a village – this supposedly mundane rural imagery has the strange capacity to slay you with its profound simplicity.

Langu, who has been a realist in all his songs, launches a utopian dream in, “Land of a Thousand Rainbows.”

He presents Nagaland as a fairytale, a fantasy land, with a deliberate glorification of nature - hornbills roaming the sky and mithuns grazing on misty mountains, heaven as being just a walk away from here! Indeed, how remote is that description from present day Nagaland! He definitely composed this song for ‘effect.’

And sure enough, he had ‘tourism’ in mind for it.

Another one that scraped through in my list is “The Pilgrim’s Song.” The tune of this song Langu learnt in Germany but meaningfully composed his own lyrics. Something about this moralistic number reminded me strongly of the school concerts we used to stage in Shillong way back in those days; undeniably quite innocent and amateurish but still somehow able to garner a sizable audience.

On the whole his ‘lyrics’ are highly rhythmical and imaginative, and evocative of local imageries that are not very difficult to identify with.

As for the ‘melody,’ it is very simple and hummable, and definitely belongs to the ‘oldschool’ genre. However, they are beautifully standardized

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cal compositions and artful arrangements. The charming flute accompaniment lends a further dimension to the over-all product. Understandably, Langu’s musical inspiration comes from Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Simon & Art Garfunkle, and from protest singers such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. A host of singers and musicians who contributed to the making of this successful album include: Engg. Tali Jamir (Guitarist of “Blue Print”), internationally acclaimed Flautist Bikramjit Singh, Toshinaro Imchen (Naga Idol 08’), Jamiyinla Jamir, Metet Jamir, Aosenla Jamir, Lanutoshi Lemtur, Meren, Senup Oz, Apong, John Pfokrelo, Dzuvihol Kweho and Bendangla Changkiri Toshi.

Langu, who now heads ‘The Frontline Prayer Ministries,’ has a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment with the delivery of this lifetime music project. “No Sad Songs for Me” is the song he has already requested his wife even beforehand to be played during his funeral. According to him this song sums up the philosophy of his life. As a wayfaring stranger passing through life with heaven as the real destination, there is no need for flowery eulogy, expensive coffin or marble tombstone. He says, “I don’t appreciate the pretensions and praises after death. What’s the use of all that when we die. If you want, just plant a weeping willow over my grave.”

So considering all this, we see a man living a fulfilling and rewarding life and is not at all afraid to step into the hereafter.

And surely, such a spiritually evolved person does deserve to be celebrated.

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he Promise”, the Armenian Genocide-themed feature produced by Kirk Kerkorian’s Survival Pictures will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

The festival also announced on Tuesday, August 16 that “The Promise” will be featured as one of the event’s coveted opening weekend galas on September 11.

The film, which hails from award-winning director of “Hotel Rwanda,” Terry George, stars Golden Globe winner Oscar Issac, Academy Award winning actor Christian Bale and Charlotte Le Bon in the lead.

“Michael, a humble Armenian apothecary, leaves his village to study medicine in cosmopolitan Constantinople. Chris, an American photojournalist who has come to the country to partly cover the geopolitics, is in a relationship with the talented Ana, a Paris-educated, Armenian artist.

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“This man reaches the very bottom and then more,” Cumberbatch said in an interview with EW. “You think, How much more can this guy take? He’s broken, he gets up again, he’s broken -- and that’s really what makes him a superhero.”

In the comic books, Stephen Strange finds

himself in a crippling car accident that ruins his prowess as a renowned surgeon before traveling to Nepal to study the arcane arts. It’s there that he discovers his true calling as the world’s Master of the Mystic Arts.

“A lot of people have asked me, ‘What makes him a superhero?’ That’s really the answer I should have given...It’s about his staying power. It’s a marathon and not a sprint. he long-touted Scarface The guy endures so much.” remake has allegedly takCumberbatch certain has a point, although en a huge step forward, training from the Ancient One, a Cloak of Levita- as Training Day’s Antoine tion and the powerful artifact known as the Eye Fuqua is in talks to direct the project. But now the big quesof Agamotto certainly don’t hurt, either.

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with Antoine Fuqua.

But the big question now is, who will try and step into Al Pacino’s shoes and play Tony Montana? Despite his work in such films as Heat, The Godfather, The Godfather: Part Two, Dog Day Afternoon, and Scent Of A Woman, Pacino’s crowning achievement, and most notorious work, as an actor is widely acknowledged to come courtesy his tour-deforce performance as Tony Montana.

AO KONG YOUTH FORUM FELICITATES

We the Aokong Youth Forum, Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. B. Imsunungsang, S/o I. Bendangmongba Longchar of Waromung Village who has brought laurels to our Aokong Youth by securing Gold Medal in M.B.A (Finance) from USTM University, Meghalaya in the recently concluded exam 2016.

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FREE AUDITION …. “ACTING” …. AUDITION for Bollywood & Tollywood Movies.

SAIBABA ENTERTAINMENT KOLKATA is looking for Upcoming Talents from Nagaland & Assam.

Date & Time : 21st August,2016 (Sunday), 11am onwards.

Venue : Hotel Lake Shilloi, near Vishal Mart, Dimapur.

Age : 10 years & above.

Requirements: Two recent Photographs & Date of Birth Certificate.

Advance “REGISTRATION“ for Audition may also be done through SMS – to 9856744242,9774335229, 07029533672.

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tion is, who will look to replace the irreplaceable Al Pacino as Tony Montana? Deadline has reported that Fuqua is already deep in talks with Universal to potentially oversee the latest incarnation of the film. 1983’s Scarface was itself a remake of 1932’s Scarface, which had Paul Muni in the titular role.

The latest script for Scarface was actually written by Suicide Squad‘s David Ayer.

Paul Attansio also had a whack at the script, before Jonathan Herman wrote the most recent draft that is now being shopped around to directors, starting

Ana, their shared heritage sparks an attraction that explodes into a romantic rivalry between the two men.

After the Turks join the war on the German side, the Ottoman Empire turns violently against its own ethnic minorities. Despite their conflicts, everyone must find a way to survive — even as monumental events envelope their lives,” reads the film synopsis on the TIIF website.

George, who was nominated for a best director Oscar for “Hotel Rwanda,” co-wrote “The Promise” with another Academy Award nominated screenwriter Robin Swicord.

In March 2013, George was a guest of the Armenian State Pedagogical University, where the Irish filmmaker compared the Armenian Genocide to the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.

The film, which also stars Charlotte Le Bon, James Cromwell, Marwan Kenzari, Jean Reno, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Angela Sarafyan, among others, completed shooting in Europe last fall and is in post-production.

any Bollywood stars might obsess over achieving six-pack abs but Nawazuddin Siddiqui prefers his lean body structure as he feels it allows him to do a variety of roles. When asked about the physique-conscious Bollywood, Siddiqui in a Q&A said, “I thinksix-pack (abs) body limits you as an actor.I can do a variety of roles as I have a normal body structure.”

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: I am not here for the money The 42-year old ‘Badlapur’ star interacted with the audience at the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), where he was honoured with the best actor award for his performance as a psychopathic serial killer in ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’.

The actor described the role as his most challenging work yet. “The entire film process had been very challenging.

It has been very challenging role for me as the character I am playing was someone, who loves killing people.” Siddiqui further said that he believed the most difficult and vital part of acting was to achieve the level of honesty in the role that an actor plays. The Anurag Kashyap-directed film is a part of the festival this year among the 50 films from India and sub-continent.

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The Khensa Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Sentimenla Jamir, w/o Dr. Alongba Tzudir (D/o Mr & Mrs T.Yanger Jamir Khensa) for achieving the Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the Department of Horticulture, from Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, on the thesis: “Morphological and Biochemical Characterization in KING CHILLI (Capsicum Chinense)" under the guidance of Dr. B D Narzary Professor Dept. of Horticulture AAU Jorhat.

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RENGMA PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, KOHIMA Motto: “Identity & Welfare”

FELICITATES The Rengma Public Organization Kohima, express our joy and extent heartiest congratulations to two of our members for their outstanding achievement in the recently NPSC Exam 2016.

1. Mr. Jethro Messen, son of Mr. Wikhenu Messen (Inspector of Industries/Extension officer, Deptt. of Industries & Commerce and 2. Miss. KetsinleTep, daughter of Mr. Pollem Tep (Inspector of Labour, Deptt. of Labour and Employment) We wish them success in their future endeavor.

Sd/Sd/(Shingato Jemu) (Khinyi Woch) Vice President RPOK. President RPOK. +91-9436011090 +91-9436000692

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The Kohima Phiro Ekhüng is proud to felicitate Mr. Wonchio Odyuo (NCS) ADC, Shamator, Tuensang and Mr. Sorenthung Lotha, Office Peon, Dte. of Women Resource Development on being bestowed the Governor’s Commendation Certificate on the occasion of Independence Day, 2016. The Ekhüng also would like to congratulate Mrs. Khobeno Ovung, Teacher in Charge GPS, Phiro ‘A’ for being selected State Award 2016.

The Ekhüng extend its best wishes in their future endeavours.

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A Joint Co-ordination Meeting was held on 13/08/2016 at the Padum Pukhuri Village Council Hall. Eighteen Self Help Groups who were present in the meeting gave a detailed reports of revolving fund utilization. Six Anganwadi Centre's workers also shows reports of children's attendance and nutrition distribution. Village Council Chairman, Shri. Vitoka Katty, encouraged Self Help Group's activities and he said this type of coordination meeting will be held time to time. He requested them to do work hard for economic upliftment of the society. It was also decided in the meeting to conduct social work together every second Saturday of the month to keep the village neat and clean (Swacch Bharat).

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The Kohima Sumi Hoho extend our heartiest congratulations to Er.Kughaho Chophy, son of Late Suhovi Chophy on being promoted to Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

The Kohima Sumi Hoho convey our best wishes in all your future endeavours.

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Barcelona players celebrate on their way to defending the Spanish Super Cup.

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS): India will play an international friendly match against Puerto Rico in Mumbai on September 3, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday. The match will be played at the Andheri Sports Complex here.

“We are pleased to announce an International Friendly against Puerto Rico on September 3, 2016, in Mumbai,” AIFF general secretary Kushal Das said in an AIFF release.

“As per the August FIFA Rankings, Puerto Rico are ranked 114. Playing against such an opposition will help us prepare well for the forthcoming Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers,” Das added.

National coach Stephen Constantine stressed that the best way to test growth is to “playing higher ranked opposition”. India are currently ranked 152. “During my previous tenure in India, we regularly played higher ranked Teams. It’s the best way to test yourself. Puerto Rico are presently ranked 114 and we look forward to playing them,” Constantine stated. “The pre-season training camp had its own benefits and they were visible even in the high altitude in our unofficial friendly match against Bhutan in Thimphu. But this will be an entirely different ball game,” he added.

Utd deal my worst moment: Nani London, Aug 18 (Agencies): Former Manchester United winger Nani has claimed signing a new fiveyear deal at Old Trafford turned out to be the worst moment of his life.

Nani - now of La Liga side Valencia - joined United from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and was rewarded with a new long-term contract in 2013 following the appointment of David Moyes as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor.

But the Portugal international struggled to establish himself as a first-team regular under Moyes and featured only 13 times during the 2013/14 season, as United slumped to a seventh place finish in the Premier League - their lowest in the top-flight since 1990.

“It could have been the best moment of my life but it turned into the worst,” Nani, who was part of the Portugal team that won Euro 2016 earlier this summer, told The Guardian.

“After you sign a contract like that, you think all the people will be behind you and help you. And you see the opposite. “Then the stress comes.

I was down and, when it’s like that, of course, the injuries come too.”

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Enrique chose to rest Luis Suarez but still named a strong line-up, with Andre Gomes and Samuel Umtiti handed their debuts.

However, it was one of four Sevilla debutants who had the first effort at goal, with Wissam Ben Yedder seeing his drilled effort at goal tipped round the post by Bravo, who could have made his last appearance for the Catalan giants, if reports of an imminent City transfer are to be believed.

Despite the visitors being

Cincinnati, Aug 18 (Agencies): Olympic champion Andy Murray had little trouble in beating Juan Monaco in his first match at the Cincinnati Open.

Murray, who did need treatment on a shoulder injury during the match, saw off the Argentine 6-3 6-2 in much easier fashion than his Olympic Games final win over Monaco’s compatriot Juan Martin del Potro on Sunday.

The top seed got off to a fairly slow start with the first six games shared but Murray needed just one break in game eight to take the opening set of their second-round encounter.

Murray, twice a Cincinnati champion, broke again in the opening game of the second set, only for Monaco to break straight back, but a third successive dropped service game saw the British No 1 take a lead he would never give up. Another break left Monaco with an uphill task to get back into the match and he would not prove up to it as Murray eased to victory in 77 minutes. The Scot told atpworldtour.com: “It’s really humid here, quite different conditions to Rio. The court here is pretty fast. Rio was a lot slower than this.

Rio’s favelas not benefitting from Olympics Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (IANS): Millions of dollars pumped into the Rio Olympics have provided hundreds of international athletes with standard sanitary accommodation in the Games Village on the west side of Rio but the funds have seemingly missed upgrading life at Rio’s slums, known locally as favelas.

Rocinha Favela is a slum in Rio’s South Zone where most homes are built on a hill and shoddy infrastructure means rivers of sewage and garbage are part of daily life, reports Efe. In this neighbourhood, sewage runs down from no less than 23 waterfalls and channels, right beside people’s concrete homes, Jose Martins de Oliveira, spokesman for the Rocinha Sem Fronteiras (Rocinha Without Borders) community group, said on Wednesday.

For visiting Olympians, Rocinha at night perhaps offers a beautiful view of lights spread along a steep hill, just below a mountain.

But looking east from Rocinha, towards the Olympic venue of the Copacabana stadium, some residents see only government investment that has once again passed them by.

“The Olympics for me is sanitation that never arrived.

Newcastle seal first victory London, Aug 18 (Agencies): Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle revolution finally took off as Championship promotion hopefuls secured their first victory of the season at the third time of asking.

Goals from impressive trio Isaac Hayden, Matt Ritchie and Dwight Gayle, who struck twice, handed the Magpies a 4-1 win over Reading.

They did not have things all their own way - Garath McCleary levelled from the spot late in the first half - and still have issues to resolve on and off the field, but a crowd of 48,209 left St James’ Park with a measure of the belief they had invested in Benitez in the wake of relegation restored.

Having seen his side misfire in defeat by both Fulham and Huddersfield, the Spaniard rang the changes once again, handing Ciaran Clark a debut and Yoan Gouffran a rare start, and he must have been relatively pleased with much of what he saw.

H ayd e n a n d Jo n j o Shelvey controlled the middle of the park while winger Ritchie was a constant threat down the right.

T h e M a g p i e s we n t ahead with 20 minutes gone when, after Ritchie’s free-kick had been blocked, Hayden pounced on the rebound and smashed it past the helpless Ali al Habsi.

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The Olympics for me is the Bay (Guanabara Bay where the sailing is held) that had resources to be cleaned but that never got cleaned.

The Olympics for me is the security failure where the city has not been able to keep people safe,” said de Oliveira.

According to the official government census, Rocinha -- the city’s largest favela -- is home to about 70,000 people, but unofficial estimates suggest the population is much higher at 150,000-200,000 residents.

Outsiders might be shocked by the stench of trash and raw waste in the air, but many local people have little choice but to accept it and hope that things will improve.

At the same time, not all locals have been willing to wait, and the community has struggled with the Rio government for decades in an effort to secure proper sanitation services, even taking the city to court.

Community pressure on the authorities has produced some results, and in 2007 the government under

former President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva brought in the Growth Acceleration Programme (PAC), which by 2014 had invested more than $1.22 trillion in infrastructure and urban development projects nationwide, according to Rioonwatch website.

Rio’s three major favelas were targeted in the first phase of PAC (PAC 1), which brought to Rocinha such improvements as a new sports complex, a health clinic, a library and road upgrades.

PAC 2 aimed to invest R$457 million ($142.5 million) in improving sanitation systems, storm drains and regular garbage collection services, all of which could clear up public health concerns in Rocinha.

But those projects haven’t made progress since February 2015, when ex-Finance Minister Joaquim Levy froze the budget on PAC investments amid economic woes.

Brazil’s current political turmoil following the impeachment of suspended President Dilma Rousseff has put a question marks over the resumption of PAC funding.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) expresses its deepest condolence for the untimely demise of Lt. Myingthungo Humtsoe former Secy. Social & Cultural (1991-1993) on 21st July 2016.

Words are inadequate to express his valuable contributions towards the Federation. The Federation prays that Almighty grant peace and solace to the bereaved family members and may the departed soul rest in peace. sd/Naga Students’ Federation

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batic 31st-minute effort saved as the home side piled on the pressure, but the Royals held firm and might have been back on terms eight minutes before the break when John Swift and McCleary staged a pacy counter-attack from Chris Gunter’s clearing header and Roy Beerens swept a shot against the bar.

However, they did level as Newcastle conceded for the third time in as many games on the stroke of half-time when, after Swift had been allowed to surge into the penalty area unopposed, Clark upended him with a rash challenge and referee Andrew Madley pointed to the spot.

McCleary gave keeper Matz Sels no chance to leave Benitez’s players licking self-inflicted wounds as they

trudged off.

But they were back ahead within five minutes of the restart when a second penalty was awarded amid a melee as Ritchie’s corner arrived in the penalty area. Ritchie found the bottom corner despite Al Habsi guessing correctly.

Hayden could have given Newcastle breathing space when he powered his way into the box with 66 minutes gone, but he could not beat Al Habsi.

However, Gayle did just that three minutes later when, after Hayden had been hauled back by George Evans, he curled a free-kick into the top corner despite the keeper’s best efforts, and he rounded off the win at the death with a closerange finish from Hayden’s deflected cross.

Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM)

1 st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Rev. Dr. Sumpi John 11-04-1941 to 19-08-2015

We a r e e x t r e m e l y grateful to all the i n d iv i d u a l s , fa m i l i e s , friends, churches, civil societies, NGOs, and neighbours, who stood by us and supported us spiritually, physically, mentally, materially, and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father Late Mr. Zhonyi ZHONYI RHI Rhi on 13th August 2016 at Born: Nov. 1957 Kohima.

Died: 13.08.2016 We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but pray that the Almighty God bless everyone of you abundantly.

Our father is physically no more with us but his love and presence shall ever be with us as always.

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"Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him"

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L. Pangersowa Trust Award for Academic Excellence 5th Felicitation & L.L. Yaden Meritorious Scholarship Programme

Born: 05/11/1951 – Died: 14/08/2016 Through this column, we the bereaved family, would like to extend our profound and heartfelt, gratitude to every individual, organisations, churches, family members, friends and well wishers, who stood by us and supported us spiritually, physically, mentally materially and financially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Lt. T. Chubawati Kichu. We deeply regret our inability to express our thanks and gratitude to all of you individually. We pray that the Almighty God bless each one of you and your family for all your love and support extended to us, during our times of need.

We convey our gratitude to: 1. Doctors and nurses of Zion Hospital.

2. Doctor and nurses of NEIGRIHMS. 3. Doctor and nurses of IMDH, Mokokchung.

Loving, Wife, children, grand children and family member

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Barca stopper saved Vicente Iborra’s 33rd minute spotkick.

After the break, the Blaugrana cemented their dominance with two further strikes - one a delightful Arda curler two minutes after half-time and the other a Messi header eight minutes later - sealing a comfortable success.

Luis Enrique has now won every trophy possible as Barcelona manager as his side sent a clear message to their title rivals ahead of the new La Liga season.

very much on top, it was Barca who took the lead. Gomes was at the heart of it, reversing a pass into the path of Messi, who slide the ball through for Arda to finish into the bottom corner. Messi had a perfect opportunity to get on the score sheet himself six minutes later, but his finishing let him down at the vital moment, as his half volley flashed wide.

Then, it appeared we had a contest as Umtiti was adjudged to have handled in the area, but Iborra stepped up and saw his poor penalty well saved by Bravo down to his right.

Right on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel Mercado saw his header come out off the bar after he had stooped to connect well with a cross, and two minutes after the break that miss proved crucial as Arda doubled his side’s advantage.

Rico was a fair way off his line, but Arda still had to execute his strike at goal perfectly, with the slightest of deflections giving his curler that extra loop to find the net.

Eight minutes later and it was three. Not renowned for his aerial prowess, Messi met Denis Suarez’s cross perfectly, and guided a header into the net that seemed to go in slow motion.

Substitute Ivan Rakitic was denied by an athletic Rico stop with 13 minutes left, but the rest of the match was a mere procession as Barca strolled to yet more honours.

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Barcelona, Aug 18 (Agencies): Barcelona picked up the first Spanish silverware of the season as they beat Sevilla 3-0 at the Nou Camp to seal a 5-0 aggregate Super Cup success, in a match which saw Claudio Bravo save a penalty.

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Date : 20th Aug 2016 Time : 10:00 AM Venue : Langpangkong Tsükong Salang Chief Guest : Shri. T.N. Jamir (IFS) DFO, Mokokchung, Nagaland Award Recipient : L. Pangersowa Trust Award for Academic Excellence Ms. Tongpangtangla L. L. Yaden Meritorious Scholarship Mr. Süngjemtemsü Chairperson : Mr. Putiwapong President, Mongsenyimti Kaketshir Telongjem 1.

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Invocation : Rev. Temjen Pastor Chuchu Town Baptist Church Welcome Address : Mr. Imnakika, President LKM Exhortation : Mr. L. Tally Lkr, President LTM (7mins.)

Special No : CKT Chuchu Town Short speech : L.L Yaden Family Presentation of the Award followed by short speeches from the awardee Address by Chief Guest Vote of Thanks : Mr. S. T. Nokdang, SDEO Changtongya Benediction : Mass

We, the bereaved family of Late Aremo Merry, who left for his heavenly abode on 14th August 2016 would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to every individuals, churches, unions, relatives, neighbours, friends and well wishers who stood by us and supported us endlessly through your powerful prayers, physically, financially and materially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to the doctors & nurses of CIHSR and Zion Hospital & Research Centre, Dimapur who took great care and nursed him selflessly. Words are not enough to express our gratitude to you all.

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Late Bendangniken Jamir Born : 28th August 1935 – Died : 10th August 2016 Through this column, we the bereaved family would like to extend our profound and heartfelt gratitude to every individuals, organizations, churches, family members, friends and well wishers who stood by us and supported us when the Lord called our beloved father Late T. Bendangniken Jamir (Lakhuni Village) on 10th August 2016 to His heavenly home. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone for personally but we pray that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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India’s Sakshi Malik poses with her bronze medal for the women’s wrestling freestyle 58-kg competition. (PTI)

Sakshi’s medal capped another day of heartbreaks for India including an unfortunate injury to Vinesh in the women’s 48kg Freestyle category that forced her out of the competition.

An emotional Sakshi recalled years of sweat and hardwork even as she soaked in the adulation and wild celebrations among the Indian supporters.

“First time a medal has come for women. It’s a success of my 12 years of dedication. I had thought day and night about qualifying and bringing a medal for the country. My hard work of many years has succeeded,” Sakshi said after the bout.

“I have stood up to the hopes of the country for the first medal. I was confident that I can win in the end even being down. The last two hours were the most difficult for me thinking whether the medal will come or not,” she added. The bronze medal bout was off to a hectic start as Aisuluu tried to force the early initiative with an attempted leg hold but Sakshi defended successfully.

The Kyrgyz grappler displayed impressive strength and was more active in the opening stages which forced Sakshi to go on the defensive.

However, the referee invoked the passivity rule against Sakshi which handed the Kyrgyz the first point.

Aisuluu then made a successful takedown to bag another two points. Aisuluu continued to pile on the pressure and bagged another couple of points with another successful tackle to build up a healthy 5-0 lead at the break.

Sakshi made a superb comeback in the second round, turning a defensive position into offensive to bag two points

before flipping the Kyrgyz to bag another couple of points.

With the Momentum firmly behind her, Sakshi continued to pile on the pressure before drawing level with another two-pointer.

With just seconds remaining in the bout, the Indian pulled off another takedown to take the lead and make sure of the win.

One day after Sakshi Malik ended India’s wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games, the windfall of cash rewards began to fill up the maiden woman wrestling bronze medallist’s coffers with a cumulative sum of over Rs 3.5 crore and a job promotion promised.

The 23-year-old from Rohtak won the bronze medal bout in the 58kg category over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan here on Wednesday. It was India’s first medal in the Rio Games.

And the bronze medal is sure to make her richer with her state government Haryana announcing a reward of Rs 2.5 crore, while her employer Railways promised a Rs 50 lakh cash award.

Railways also declared that Sakshi will be promoted to the rank of a gazetted officer.

Apart from these awards, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had declared a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh.

Moreover, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports cash awards policy, she is set to get Rs 30 lakh.

International Fitness Festival will also present her Rs 5 lakh. The Uttar Pradesh government also announced that it will honour Sakshi with the coveted Rani Laxmi Bai award.

But Sakshi -- who has previously shown a knack of staging strong comebacks -- was a totally transformed grappler in the second round, taking eight consecutive points to send the sizable number of Indian fans in the stands into wild delirium.

Sakshi, who had also finished on the podium at the 2015 Asian Championships, created history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to clinch an Olympic medal.

Kaori Icho of Japan won the gold medal in the category while Russia’s Valeria Koblova -- who had defeated Sakshi in the quarter-finals -- took the silver.

Eight-time African champion Marwa Amri of Tunisia took home the other bronze medal in the category.

FC Pune City sign Mexican striker Rodriguez

Babita loses to Greek rival Maria in opening bout

Pune, Aug 18 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) franchise FC Pune City on Thursday announced the signing of Mexican striker Anibal Zurdo Rodriguez for the forthcoming third edition of the tournament.

The 33-year old, who will make his debut in ISL, started his career with Atletico Madrid playing for their youth team.

He then graduated and went on to play for Spanish clubs like Deportivo Guadalajara, Mostoles, Valencia ‘B’ and CE Sabadell FC scoring over 100 goals. His best performances came while donning CE Sabadell FC kit where he scored 28 goals in 74 appearances.

Anibal said he was looking forward to meet his new family -- his FC Pune City teammates, team management and fans.

“I hope to create a strong relationship with everyone involved with this club. This is a new chapter in my career.

I will do everything in my abilities for FC Pune City to achieve their ultimate goal,” Zurdo Rodriguez said.

hold applied by Babita and went behind the Indian girl to get two points after having thrown her opponent out of the safety zone on the mat earlier to log her first point.

Babita, an Ar juna awardee who won the silver medal in the CWG at Delhi six years ago, had a chance to log some valuable points due to the 30-second passivity rule applied against her rival, but could get no more than one.

That was the lone point Babita secured as Maria got out of the Indian’s double leg hold and then, like in the first period, escaped from a two leg hold to move behind Babita to secure two more points.

Trailing 1-5 Babita needed to flip her rival down from a standing position to level

Super Sindhu scripts history; enters final

Ashwin retains 2nd spot in ICC ranking Dubai, Aug 18 (IANS): India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retained his second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers’ rankings on Thursday.

Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has returned among the top five of the Test bowlers after registering his seventh 10-wicket haul which

helped Sri Lanka to win the third Test by 163 runs and a 3-0 series win against Australia.

Herath, 38, recorded figures of six for 81 and seven for 64 in the Colombo Test, which has helped him to move three places up to fifth in the latest rankings. The bowlers’ list is headed by England’s James Anderson, who leads Ashwin by 12 points with 870 points.

Cash awards pour in for Sakshi

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (IANS): Sakshi Malik brought an end to India’s long wait for a medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics, clinching bronze in the Women’s Freestyle 58kg category with a spirited comeback victory over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan.

The 23-year-old from Rohtak overturned a 0-5 deficit in a hectic second round to script an 8-5 victory in the bronze medal bout at the Carioca Arena 2 here on Wednesday.

It was a rousing display of fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude from the Indian.

Aisuluu was clearly the superior wrestler in the totally one-sided opening round, displaying impressive strength and technique to take five points and open up a formidable lead.

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (PTI): Indian grappler Babita Kumari started her campaign in the women’s 53 kg class by losing 1-5 to Maria Prevolaraki of Greece in the Olympic Games here Thursday.

Babita, who has won two medals in past Commonwealth Games and also bagged a bronze in the world championship four years ago, could not succeed against the tight defense put up by her Greek rival and lost points in both the periods.

In both the three-minute periods, 26-year-old Babita got a leg hold on her rival but the Greek somehow managed to extricate out of the difficult situation and turn the tables on the Indian grappler.

Maria took a 3-0 lead in the opening period when she wriggled out of the one-leg

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P V Sindhu

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 18 (PTI): P V Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to reach the finals of the women’s singles competion at the Rio Olympics as she stunned Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in straight games to assure India of atleast a silver medal here today.

The two-time bronze medallist at World Championship notched up a sensational 21-19 21-10 victory over the All England Champion from Japan in a pulsating semi-final that lasted 49 minutes.

The World No. 10 from Hyderabad will next take on two-time World Champion and top seed Carolina Marin of Spain in the summit clash tomorrow.

Sindhu had a 1-3 headto-head record against Okuhara but all that went for a toss as the Indian came out with a well-thought strategy as she engaged the Japanese in longrallies with her angled returns and deft drops. \In the opening game which lasted 29 minutes, Sindhu opened up a 4-1 lead early on and rode on Okuhara’s unforced errors to extend the

advantage to 8-4. The Indian engaged her rival in long rallies and tried to vary the pace and finish them with wellexecuted drops.

A cross court forehand return after a long rally which consisted of 32 strokes helped Sindhu reach 9-6 before the Indian reached the interval with a 11-6 advantage after Okuhara hit long.

The Hyderabadi pushed the Japanese to the corners by playing half smashes and drops, while Okuhara continued to find the net while trying to play the cross court drops from the baseline.

Leading 14-10, Sindhu hit wide and long before coming up with a superb drop even as Okuhara forehand returns.

At 16-18, Sindhu failed to negotiate a body return but she again caught hold of the shuttle early using her height and sent it sailing out of the Japanese reach. A missed net shot by Okuhara saw Sindhu reach the game point.

What ensued next was a long rally with Okuhara hitting across as the Indian grabbed the opening game after the Japanese found the net.

the score but failed to do so in spite of a good attempt and Maria won the bout to move into the quarter finals.

Babita will now eagerly await the progress being made

by Maria in order to get a second chance like her teammate Sakshi Malik did yesterday before winning bronze in the 58 kg category.

For getting a repechage round, Maria will have to reach the final of the category, failing which Babita will be knocked out of the competition.

Yesterday while Sakshi won bronze in the 58 kg, Babita’s cousin Vinesh Phogat suffered a ligament tear during her bout in the 48 kg class against a Chinese rival, got stretchered out and also bowed out of the wrestling competition.

Casillas’ Spain career could be over Madrid, Aug 18 (IANS): Newly-appointed Spain football coach Julen Lopetegui on Thursday dropped a big hint that Iker Casillas’ record-setting 167 game-career as the national goalkeeper has come to an end.

Lopetegui’s fresh comments indicate that Casillas’ international career could be over. “I haven’t spoken to Casillas yet,” admitted Lopetegui, who said he had spoken to other players.

“What happened in the 2016 Euro is in the past and I wasn’t there and am not going to give an opinion, however, I am not going to look backwards and my first criteria for selecting my side will be the form that players are in now, rather than the trajectory of players who have left their mark on an era,” continued the coach.

“We have to respect the players who have left their mark on the Spain team and Casillas is one of them. I respect everything he has done and the effort he has made for the team.”

“But I will not take decisions based on that, I will take them based on form, be it for Casillas or anyone else,” insisted Lopetegui.

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