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DIMAPUR tuesday, august 30, 2016

Modi-Kyaw vow to fight insurgents

NEW DELHI, AUG 29 (PTI): India today promised all possible support to Myanmar’s new government in ushering in a new pathway of development as the two sides resolved to step up overall engagement and “actively” cooperate in combating terrorism and insurgent activities in the region.

In wide-ranging talks with Myanmarese President U Htin Kyaw, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed that India will stand by with Myanmar at “every step” of its new journey and that it wants to take the ties to “new heights”.

Modi’s assurance to Htin Kyaw, here on his first foreign trip after assuming the top office in April, came amid China’s diplomatic offensive in reaching out to Myanmar’s new dispensation. Earlier this month, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s most powerful leader and Foreign Minister, chose to visit China first over India. “Let me assure you that at every step of the way 1.25 billion people of India will stand by (with) you- Both as partners and as friends,” Modi said adding “A bright future for Myanmar is not just your objective. It is also our aspiration.”

Monday’s talks were first top-level engagement between the two countries after government of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy came to power following the historic elections that brought curtains down on decades-long military rule. The two sides signed four MoUs to boost cooperation in

Former SKK presidents allege anomalies in state sports projects DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): A response to an RTI query has revealed that over Rs.500.93 crore had been spent for 72 different projects/schemes in Nagaland by the Youth Resources & Sports (Y&SR) department during the financial year 200910 to 2014-15. In a press release, five former presidents of All Sumi Students Union (SKK) including Aheto V. Yeputhomi, Hukavi T. Yeputhomi, Kitoho S. Rotokha, L. Khevishe Achumi and S. Zhevihe Sumi claimed that the RTI application filed by them revealed that out of the total projects/ schemes implemented, five projects for the total amount of Rs. 13.38 crore (all released) were “either unaccounted or nonexistent or fictitious”.

They stated that Dimapur district availed 24 different projects out of which 17 projects/ schemes were allotted to Sovima village alone for an estimated amount of Rs. 91.8 crore, whereas Tuensang and Longleng districts got two projects each for Rs. 2.50 crore each, Zunheboto two projects for Rs. 2.35 crore, Wokha two projects for an estimated amount of Rs. 1.50 crore and Kiphire got one project for Rs. 2 crore. (Table on p-7). “These facts are the hard realities of the (un)judicious implementation of developmental projects implemented by successive Government for the overall round development of the Sports infrastructure in particular in the State,” they (Cont’d on p-7) said.

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“This is an order from our government to the state government. Don’t be confused. It’s called power sharing.”

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Narendra Modi and U Htin Kyaw in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

areas of connectivity, medicine and renewable energy, besides agreeing to deepen ties in a range of sectors, including agriculture, banking and power.

Reading out a statement to media with Htin Kyaw by his side, Modi said both sides recognised that each other’s security interests are closely aligned and the two countries agreed to work together to combat terror and insurgent activities in the region.

“We recognised that our security interests are closely aligned. And, we agreed on the need to remain sensitive to each other’s strategic interests and concerns. “To this end, President and I agreed to work

together for the safety and security of our people. And, actively cooperate to combat the common challenges of terrorism and insurgent activity in our region,” Modi said.

Myanmar, considered one of India’s strategic neighbours, shares a 1,640-km-long border with a number of northeastern states including militancy-infested Nagaland and Manipur. India has been raising with Myanmar the issue of several northeast militant groups having training camps in that country.

Ways to combat the insurgent groups active in northeast and ensuring better border management were deliberated

upon. Both sides also deliberated on maritime security cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.

Resolving to boost cooperation in agricultural sector, both sides also agreed to work towards a long-term and a mutually-beneficial arrangement for trade in pulses.

Calling Myanmar a “bridge” that connects India with South East Asia, Modi said, “Our discussions today have enabled us to evolve a road map and an action agenda for our cooperation.”

Modi said two agreements signed today will facilitate the construction and upgrading of 69 bridges and the Kalewa-Yargi road section of the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway project.

He said he has also conveyed to the President India’s full support to the peace process initiative under the ‘21st Century Panglong Conference’. “Buddhist principles of ‘metta’ or loving kindness and ‘Sarva Pantha Sambhava’ (equality of all religions) define our ways of life,” he said, while complimenting maturity of Myanmar’s leadership and commitment of its people to democracy.

Htin Kyaw on his part said his government wants to strengthen ties with India.

Talking about intensity of bilateral ties, Modi said its extent and depth are shaped by a robust development cooperation partnership, which has a strong “people first” philosophy.

Deadlines served on state govt expire Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): By count, there are at least two ultimatums served on the state government by various organizations pertaining to some pressing and crucial issues and by count also, have lapsed and some of other NGOs and tribal organizations lapsed long back.

The question is what next, for those who have issued these ultimatums which have elicited high expectations from the public? Some of the crucial issues raised in the recent past included the ultimatums issued by the NTC, CNTC and also the challenge against the state over reneging on the assurance to the High Court over the issue of backdoor appointments.

Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) on July18, 2016 issued an ultimatum on the state government to restore the suo moto powers of the State Vigilance Commission (SVC). The deadline was to be within two weeks time (probably with effect from July 18, 2016 when the statement was issued for publication). By this calculation, the deadline was to expire on August 1, 2016.

The Central Naga Tribal Council (CNTC) on July 30, 2016 had also served an ultimatum on the state government to revoke its order giving Rongmeis the status of indigenous tribe of Nagaland.

The deadline for fulfilling the ultimatum is to expire on August 30, 2016.

ACAUT Nagaland on August 25, revisited the state government Office Memorandum (OM) issued on August 11, 2016 and belatedly after about two weeks, “discovered” that the OM had totally reneged on a commitment to the High Court that the government would redress the grievances by adhering to the cabinet OM issued on June 6, 2016.

ACAUT Nagaland had filed a PIL on November 2015 against backdoor appointments in various government departments and subsequent regularisation of services of the appointees who have completed three years of continuous service.

In response to ACAUT, the state cabinet took decisions which were reflected in the June 6, 2016 OM issued by the state chief secretary.

When the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench gave it ruling on August 5, 2016 it asked the respondents to issue another Office Memorandum that would address the grievances listed in the PIL. However, the August 11, 2016 OM totally reneged on the court directive and also the June 6, 2016 Office Memorandum. ACAUT vowed to challenge the August 11, 2016 Office Memorandum and so far the matter awaits further development.

Banks, factories to close on Friday; PM holds meeting NEW DELHI, AUG 29 (AGENCIES): With trade unions flat out refusing to cancel a massive strike called for Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an emergency meeting this evening to discuss what assurance it can give them to make them change their mind.

The session was attended

by Arun Jaitley, Piyush Goyal and Bandaru Dattatreya, who head the Finance, Power and Labour ministries. Sources who attended the meeting said that within 48 hours, the government will reach out again to unions with an offer that could help avert the strike.

Banks, government offices and factories will be closed on Friday across the country, the unions have warned. Railway employees have so far not indicated they will join the shutdown, which means trains are unlikely to be affected.

However, several state unions have said they back the strike, which could affect other public transport.

The unions have since September last year been pushing for 12 major demands include raising the minimum wage from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month. They are also opposed to the government’s recent loosening of rules for foreign investment particularly in sectors like pharmaceutical and defence, where, they say, national security could be compromised.

Taken serious note of Aug 12 incident: NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has asserted that it has taken serious note of the August 12, 2016 Wokha incident, wherein its “officially designated tax collectors” were assaulted while “on duty” allegedly by a group of persons “with vested interest.”

In a press release, secretary kilo affairs, S. Among Lim, stated that the “unruly mob” aggregated the incident as they allegedly assaulted the cadres who “by chance” were saved by police.

“They ransacked the Town Command office and destroyed the government properties and burned down documents, which is very serious in nature,” said Lim. Secretary kilo affairs pointed out that “maj.” Nrikhon, Naga army, was officially assigned by the “government” as zonal tax officer, Wokha, but “certain vested interest persons” have been obstructing from carrying out his assigned duties.

“Further an FIR was lodged against him to the Indian state police and thereafter they have been on witch hunt,” secretary stated.

NSCN (I-M) has therefore cautioned that in the event any untoward incident that may happen against ‘maj.’

Nrikhon, the persons concerned “shall face the law.”

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Right time to solve Naga issue under PM Modi, says Acharya D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya on Monday said, with the signing of the frame work agreement between Government of India and NSCN (I-M) on August 3 last, it was “the right time to solve the protracted Naga problem under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

Acharya, in a statement issued through its PRO, said “now is the time to work together for a permanent peace in Nagaland and it is taking shape with the signing of Framework agreement with NSCN (I-M) and Government of India.”

In this regard, Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya appealed to all the political parties, NGOs, students’ organizations and civil society to take a positive and transparent step to meet different group leaders and hold dialogues for a respectable so-

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lution, by urging them to join the ongoing peace talks.

“All the political parties in a democracy, NGOs and civil organizations have to open up their mind and retrospect what they are doing at this crucial hour to bring all the groups to a negotiating table. Our action should be transparent to win the confidence of the people of Nagaland”, he said.

Acharya also fervently

appealed to all the political parties, NGOs and students’ organizations to show their “capacity and sincerity to convince all the concerned group leaders to have dialogue with Central government for a permanent solution of Nagaland problem”.

For this, the Governor felt that there was a need for the civil society, Naga Political Groups and NGOs “to express themselves unanimously for a respectful solution”.

Acharya was also optimistic that the ongoing visit of the President of Myanmar, U Htin Kyaw to India would surely help the NSCN (K) group come to the table for talks.

Meanwhile, Acharya has lauded the Konyak Union (KU) for their sincere appeal and efforts to make NSCN (K) re-consider the ceasefire agreement with the Central Government.

Gov, others condole Rev. Bizo’s demise

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): Nagaland governor, P.B. Acharya, has expressed grief over the demise of Rev. L. Bizo, former Baptist Minister in Northeast India, who passed away on August 28, 2016.

In his condolence message, Acharya said Rev. L. Bizo was a great preacher and social worker, who worked with various Baptist Churches not only in Nagaland but also in Northeast India. “A person that departs from the earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us they live on,” he said.

In his death, the governor said Northeast has lost a great missionary and he would always be remembered for his contributions to the people of Nagaland and Northeast.

Acharya conveyed his heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family and prayed Almighty God grant them strength to bear the irreparable loss. He also prayed the departed soul rest in peace.

NSCN (I-M) has expressed shock at the sudden demise of late Rev. L. Bezo Meyase and said it feels the loss immensely.

A condolence message issued by MIP

stated that he was a humble and yet a staunch advocate of peace, a God-fearing, dedicated church worker. “He lived his whole life devoted to saving lost souls and also to redeem and bail the Naga people out from their unfortunate state of affairs,” stated the message. MIP said late Rev. Bezo Meyase as a member of senior citizen forum did hugely contribute towards restoring lasting peace and good will in the land of the Naga people.

It said that late Revered always stood committed promoting to lasting peace that could emerge from pursuing correct line of Naga common policy.

In his demise, MIP said Nagas have lost a great soul and a shrewd, justice-loving and humble servant of Christ Jesus and a devoted church worker whose vacuum would be difficult for the Nagas to fill in. “With our anguish spirit, our hearts and love go out to the near, dear and all loved ones he had left behind,” NSCN (I-M) stated and prayed that “the love and the promise of resurrection through our Lord Jesus Christ abide in the family until that glorious morning when death can separate us no more!”

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MTLT unlocks power deptt offices in Mkg

MTLT members along with district administration, police and DBs after unlocking the offices. (MTLT)

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) on Monday agreed to unlock the offices of the power department in Mokokchung with immediate effect in the interest of the public. In a press note, MTLT president Imkummeren Jamir and MTLT grievances cell convener Aolong Imchen said the offices were unlocked in view of the written reply from Power secretary, produced before the MTLT on August 29 through DC Mokokchung.

MTLT, however, cautioned the department that the secretary’s reply was not satisfactory. It said the offices were

unlocked with the assurance of cooperation from the department as well as “its acceptance of bearing the risk of expediting the matter.”

Stating that this was “just a temporal goodwill gesture”, MTLT said any failure to execute the assurance would necessitate further drastic steps in the interest of the public.

Further, MTLT said it has declared to the DC and the power department, Mokokchung that it would not withdraw its endorsement of the All Ward Union Mokokchung (AWUM) to withhold the electricity bill to the government from July 2016.

“It also reiterated to whole-

heartedly support the AWUM as to whatever action the Union might take with regard to the power crisis in Mokokchung,” stated MTLT. Meanwhile, MTLT has furnished the details of power secretary’s response to its ‘Demand Charter for Power in Mokokchung’.

1. The 2.5MVA was upgraded to 5 MVA in October 2015. This is in line with the MTLT’s demand in 2015.

2. Additional 33KV transmission line from 132KV Sub Station at Aolijen to Mokokchung is provisioned in the NERPSIP scheme funded

by GOI and World Bank.

3. Under NE Region Pow-

er System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) funded by GOI/ WB two (2) nos. Of 10MVA 33/11KV power transformer will be installed in Mokokchung. PowerGrid of India has been assigned to execute the project by Ministry of Power, GOI and not the State Power Department. Tendering process is going on and fully managed

by PowerGrid of India. The State Power Department will write to PowerGrid to expedite the execution of the project.

4. With regard to the District Coordination Committee, Department of Power will take necessary follow-up action as required in compliance with the IE Act 2003.

5. The proposal for exclusive/dedicated transmission line for Mokokchung town is ideal but limited resource is an issue.

6. Detailed report will be shared as the same are being sought from CEs/Division Office with regard to sanction/ work order/payment of 50 lacs to Mecavo Power Works as alleged. No UC is on record with the Department.

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NUSU (L) observes its 19th freshers’ social

NPCC president K. Therie addressing the freshers’ social.

DIMAPUR: NUSU (L) observed its 19th varsity campus fresher’s social on August 24 where the NPCC president,

K. Therie was the chief guest and chaired by general secretary NUSU (L) Zuthungbemo K Ngullie.

Amicable settlement of Aug 19 incident at Kohima: AYO DIMAPUR: In regard to the August 19 incident at Kohima, wherein a member of the Angami Youth Organization (AYO) Pelevilie Kuotsu was physically assaulted by the region commander, Angami region, Pitovi, the AYO and representatives from the GPRN/NSCN (Unification) headed by the chairman Angami region and the deputy kilonser home amongst others, after a series of meetings on the incident have resolved the matter amicably in the spirit of brotherhood and oneness.

A press note by AYO vice president, Kekhrievolie Keyho and general secretary, Rokoketuo Sechu stated that in the admittance of regret over the incident and to fulfil the demands of the organiza-

tion, made on behalf of the victim, by the representative of the NSCN (U), the matter was declared settled in the presence of both the accused and the victim.

While acknowledging the condemnation and frustrations expressed against the uncalled act, the urge expressed by the people from all walks of life to contain and do away with the menace of nationalism taxes and abusive acts, the organization reiterates its stand to always champion the cause, welfare and interest of all. AYO therefore impress upon all organizations that came forward in extending solidarity to the victim to kindly endorse to settlement made, which was concluded in the best interest of all.

Therie in his speech urged the students to avoid bribery, corruption and requested the students to be honest and be true to oneself.

He asserted that students were the future generation who holds tomorrow and strongly hoped that “Honest People will start to emerge from Nagaland”.

Vice chancellor of NU, Prof. BK Konwar, exhorted the students to bring transformation within the country and asserted that students were responsible for a better tomorrow. He also encouraged the students to popularize human values and dignity.

Mohammad Ali (Dept.

Of Zoology) and Lemteshi (Dept. Of Geography) were announced as Mr & Miss.

Fresher 2016 later in the evening session.

state

ASU, LSU, ASC urges govt to review reservation policy DIMAPUR: Reacting against the statements on the imbroglio in NSEE-II selection of MBBS and BDS candidates for the session, 2016- 17, brought out by some organizations, three students’ organization, Angami Students Union (ASU), Lotha Students’ Union and Ao Students’ Conference (ASC) asserted that the reservation in professional and technical required urgent redressal.

In a letter addressed to the chief minister, the three organizations expressed its opinion stating that to provide superseding merit would itself deft logic and the very purpose of medical profession. It said unless the reservation and quota policy was reviewed, it would murder professionalism and if of a dangerous trend especially in the field of medical science and many other technical subject matter as there are irrefutable factors which cannot be dealt as a

mere clerical responsibility.

It added that with best intention, bearing in mind the welfare of the students whose career and future were placed at stake the three student organizations has registered its dissent on the recent MBBS and BDS issue which has been delayed so far, affecting the selected students. It has also made its stand clear that the “latest” declared result must stand and necessary proceeding be initiated at the earliest so that students’ careers are not hampered.

The three organizations held a serious view that reservation policy ought to be reviewed and re-examined as it hold no meaning when BT reservation share was actually higher than that of the general category as “in this case has amply displayed” and said the union intends to openly come out with various accumulated grievances happened over the years in the near future.

BJP Mandal Pughoboto reacts against NPF central youth wing

DIMAPUR: Reacting against the representation of NPF Central Youth Wing to the commissioner and secretary Health and Family Welfare to terminate all appointments made without the approval of the government from November 1, 2015- April 30 2016, BJP Mandal Pughoboto stated that NPF central youth wing should come out clear by applying the same yardstick in other department as well.

In a statement, its president Jevito Achumi and press secretary Jevishe Y.Assumi appreciated NPF central youth wing for its initiative to curb the practice of backdoor appointments which was a trend in almost all the government department that needs

the intervention from all section of the society. However it said they were astonished and doubted as to why the NPF central youth wing has sought termination only for those appointment made during November 1, 2015-April 30, 2016.

The BJP Mandal Pughoboto asked whether it was their personal vested interested or was there some pressurizing force behind them with ulterior motives, which compelled them to sought action only for the particular period of time and against one department.

It stated that whatever may be the case, it was believed that any organization while taking any steps to check corruption should be

KNSK celebrates foundation day

ACM citizens condemns raid

with SDO (C) Mon, Illika as the guest of honour at KNSK office, Mon. According to DIPR report, the guest of honour congratulated the founding members of KNSK and also those leaders who had worked tirelessly and contributed towards KNSK over the years. She reminded that education was the key to everything and it needed to start from the family. In this regard she requested the KNSK leaders to give extra effort to girl education and also urged the women to choose a capable leader and support each other to have a voice. She furSDO (C) Mon, Illika speaking at the function organized ther encouraged the women by the KNSK on August 28, 2016 (DIPR) folk to discover their inner capabilities to overcome, to DIMAPUR: Konyak Nyu- celebrated its 30thFounda- shine high and be a stronger puh Sheko Khong (KNSK) tion Day on 28thAugust 2016 woman.

done without biasness and partiality yet it said the action of the NPF central Youth wing has created apprehensions in the minds of the people as their target was very specific.

Thereby, the BJP Mandal Pughoboto said it was felt necessary that the NPF central Youth wing should come out clearly and make known to the people, if they are applying same yardstick in other department as well, so that it would help to clear the doubts in the minds of the people. Otherwise, it said in the guise of justice, if only certain sections of people are being victimized, it would create more divisions and misunderstandings amongst the people.

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news in brief MITE national seminar: Modern Insti- NSUDD informs: Naga students union tute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima would be organizing national seminar on constructivism on September 1, 9:30 a.m.

All the academicians, educationists, faculty members and research scholars have been invited to attend the programme.

Dehradun (NSUDD) has informed interested students seeking admission in Dehradun, Uttarakhand to contact executive members.

For information one may contact president Imtisunep +917310728452 and general secretary Obed Hollo +918979554119.

CGA meeting: MLA and chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances (CGA) has fixed its first introductory meeting and adoption of the 90th and 91st main reports of the committee on government assurances on September 1, 11 a.m, in the committee room of assembly secretariat. All the members of the committee on government assurances have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Souvenir committee AYO silver jubilee meeting: Souvenir Committee AYO silver

jubilee celebration has convened review meeting with the organizing committee on September 1, 4 p.m at Hotel Japfu. All the concern members have been informed to attend without fail. It has also asked members delegated with various assignments to submit the reports before the meeting.

NCSGEA emergency meeting: NaGovernment extends tenure: Govern- galand Civil Secretariat Gr-IV staff Employ-

ment of Nagaland has extended the tenure of the committee constituted to examine 33% backward reservation and issue of Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate and Schedule Tribe Certificate to Tikhir up to 31st August 31, 2016.

ee’s Association (NCSGEA) has convened an emergency meeting on August 31, 11 a.m at its office near PHED secretariat to discuss about various issues for Gr-IV staffs. All the members, office bearers and tribal executive council members were informed to attend RTI officials appointed for municipal the meeting positively. affairs: Government of Nagaland has ap- Lost and found: The NSCN/GPRN Kyong pointed the following officers as Appellate region authority has recovered a stolen unregAuthority, Public Information Officer, As- istered Royal Enfield Bike (matte black) bearsistant Public Information Officer for the ing engine no-U3S500CA120596 and chassis Department of Municipal Affairs.Appellate no-MEQU13S5COCA120596 on August 27 Authority: Menukhol John, commissioner & at Wokha town. It is informed by NSCN/ secretary, Department of Municipal Affairs; GPRN Kyong region, region secretary P. Public Information Officer: Kevekha Kevin Renthungo Odyuo that the rightful owner is Zehol, NCS, joint secretary, Department therefore informed to claim the said vehicle of Municipal Affairs and Assistant Public by producing the original documents in the Information Officer: Sentiyanger Pongen, office of the central administrative officer under secretary, Department of Municipal Kyong region within 7 days. One may contact Affairs.

9612563041 for further information.

Heavy torrential rain causes road blockade DIMAPUR: Heavy torrential rain and landslide since last month has caused road blockade along the stretch of Kohima- Bokajan NEC road from 0 Km to 16 km via Ghotovi village.

In a press release, Yankeli village, Wokha head GB Nzanbemo Humtsoe, Longwesunyu village, Tseminyu head GB N. Obed Khing and Ghotovi village, head GB G. Kahoto Jimomi stated that Longwesunyu village under Tsenminyu sub-division consisting of 150 households, Yankeli village under Wokha district consisting of 120 households, Tsosinyu village under Tsenminyu sub-division consisting of 200 households have been cut off from the rest of the district till date.

It stated that this situation has caused

untold trouble to the villagers for supply of essential commodities and medical aids etc since the road is the only existing lifeline for the affected villages.

Yankeli village, Wokha head GB Nzanbemo Humtsoe, Longwesunyu village, Tseminyu head GB N. Obed Khing and Ghotovi village, head GB G. Kahoto Jimomi on behalf of the villages, commuters and public in general has further appealed the representatives from the respective concern constituency to sanction for the clearance of landslides from the department of Nagaland state disaster management authority, which was earlier submitted by EE (R&B) Dimapur along with detail estimate through proper channel to the secretary RR & NSDMA home department, Kohima.

DIMAPUR: The citizens of Alichen Compound Mokokchung (ACM) strongly condemns the raid and ransacking of the house of T. Wapang Longchar on the night of August 26 around 8:15pm under the command of Major David (164 TA Naga) and his hooded henchmen.

In a condemnation note, chairman and secretary T. Merang Longchar and L. Supong Imchen respectively of Alichen compound stated that this unwarranted harassment has inflicted psychological trauma on the wife and children creating an uneasy atmosphere in Alichen. It further stated that the public of Alichen advices Major David to mend his ways and show decency to all inno- Kohima Baptist Arogo conducted Fathers’ School at 2nd NAP Police Baptist Church Alichen from August 24 to 28 where 54 Fathers had graduated. cent Nagas.

appeals for SCSS launched at Oriental College Kma CAGBA consultative meeting held LPK proper sanitary management

CAGBA consultative meeting at Ahovi Zhimomi’s residence, Padumpukri on August 24, 2016.

DIMAPUR: With a view to promote co-ordination and understanding among the member villages for all round development of the area, the officials of Chumukedima Area GBs Association (CAGBA), headed by the president and the general secretary held consultative meeting with all the 58 constituent villages.

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tary Atso Gwizan stated that the interactive meetings, held in 4 phases started on August 3 at Diphupar ‘A’ with participation of 15 villages followed by Selouphe village on August 10 with 11 villages, Chumukedima town on August 17 with 13 villages and Padumphukhri on August 24 with 19 villages.

All the members, during the interaction, expressed the need to closely work together to bring the people

of the area together, setting aside tribalism, considering the fact that the area being within the district administrative headquarter is a home to all the tribes of Nagaland, stated the release. It also stated that the meeting stressed on the need to collectively work towards ushering in peace and maintaining public order in the area.

Meeting also resolved that a general body meeting would be held at the earliest

to chalk out plans and find ways and means to develop the area through proper coordination of the member villages.

Chumukedima Area GBs Association also expressed sincere gratitude to all who had contributed, both financially and morally, towards the success of the consultative meeting and also to all the member villages for their active participation.

DIMAPUR: Lerie Panchayat Kohima (LPK) has informed that the solid waste management plant at Lerie colony was operational and being utilized recently but few genuine concerns have emerged.

A press note by Lerie Panchayat Kohima chairman, James Liezietsu has appealed to fellow panchayats, and responsible parties engaged in sanitary management in their respective wards to take note and ensure that disposal vehicle is covered well and spillage of waste matter on the colony roads is avoided. It also stated that transportation of waste materials through Lerie colony during the rush hours from 7:30 am. to 9:30 am should be avoided and to instruct their drivers accordingly.

The release also stated that construction of the drainage running alongside the main road beginning from below the welcome gate of the colony and extending beyond St. Mary Higher Secondary School, a distance of over 2500 feet was completed in record time.

The panchayat also extended gratitude to colony people, Dr. Nicky Kire, Kezha Kire, Rovilatuo Mor, DC Kohima for their support and help.

Shekhovelü along with officials at the launch of the SCSS.

DIMAPUR: Special Category Student Scholarship (SCSS) at Oriental College Kohima was officially launched on August 29, in the college smart class room.

Shekhovelü of BA 1st se-

mester was awarded the scholarship for the academic year 2016. The scholarship covers 50% of the total admission fee and free tuition fee. Initially, the scholarship would be given to, one each student from Arts

and Commerce stream. This SCSS has been designed and sponsored by the principal, teachers and the non-teaching staffs of the college for meritorious students from poor economic background.

Phek-Losami road opened

DIMAPUR: PWD road via Losami to Phek that remained blocked due to heavy landslide since June 28 last has been opened. In a press release, Losami village council chairman Kezuwelo Akami stated that the blocked of the road caused untold suffering to many travelers.

Landslide that occurred on August 3, 2015 had blocked the same area but was cleared and could ply for nearly a year. However, heavy landslide occurred in the same place this year also.

With the initiative of Losami village VDB and deputy commissioner (DC) Phek, the blockade road was cleared with contribution from Murohu Chotso, DC. Phek, Abhija EE. PWD Phek, Kuko Mero ADC Phek, Joseph Addl SP Phek, EAC Phek, Kewechete VP GHSS Phek, Phek Village VCC, Phek Sumo Union, Ramatar, Raja Durai, all vehicles owners of Losami village

Ban of illegal transportation of sand and others

DIMAPUR: A join consultative meeting of Borlengri-1, II and Rengma Goan was held on August 28. During the meeting, the house unanimously resolved to ban illegal transportation of sand and other material out from Nepali mandir bridge Borlengri block-1, Karbi Anglong (Assam). House also decided to imposed fine of Rs 15000 and penalty from the defaulter. House further entrusted Borlengri block-1 village committee to initiate appropriate action as resolved.

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Participating students along with DDEO, judges and teachers at the district level science seminar, Dimapur. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, AUG 29 (NPN): District level science seminar was held Monday, at District Education Office (DEO) Dimapur under the topic “Pulses for sustainable food security: prospect and challenges” where a total of seven students participated in the competition.

Speaking at the programme, Deputy District Education Officer (DDEO) Dimapur highlighted the importance of pulses. She mentioned that Pulses were important source of protein, high in fibre content and provides ample quantity of vitamins and minerals. “Pulses

contain more protein than any other plant and thereby they served as a low cost protein to meet the needs of the large section of people”, she added.

She also mentioned that one should take care of the wastage of food by increasing the productivity. Amongla further encouraged the students to be confident.

At the competition the students were judged on the basis of the scientific content in presentation, fluency speech, ability to answer the question and novelty in use of visual.

The competition was adjudged by RMSA district coordinator and DEO Di-

mapur, Vitoho, Government High School (GHS) Burma camp G/T (science) Tripti Podder and GHS Dhansiripar G/T (science) Katila Aier were Kikasangla class- 10 student of St Stephen Higher secondary School and Hassan class- 10 student of Government High School (GHS) Lengrijan bagged the first and second position respectively.

The participating schools included MGM Higher Secondary School, Little Angel School, GHS Naga United, St Shephen Higher Secondary School, GHS Lengrijan, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Dimapur and GHS Sarbura.

YOCW meeting held at Kohima DIMAPUR: Nagaland government on Monday held its second meeting for the ‘Year of Construction Workers (YOCW)’ headed by parliamentary secretary, Labour and Employment, Mmhonlumo Kikon as the convenor.

YOCW is aimed “to train and equip the work-force for the state”.

Mmhonlumo Kikon announced that a Nagaland C o n s t r u c t i o n A c a d e my would be launched. A certification curriculum for training of construction workers has also been designed by the government of Nagaland.

The certificate course for construction workers would begin immediately and unemployed youths of Nagaland would be benefited.

The committee will also meet with the NCSU for collaborating with the private partners.

The YOCW is under the initiative of chief minister, T.R. Zeliang who had declared 2016 as the ‘Year of Construction Worker’ at the Nagaland Youth Summit held in March 2016 at Kohima. YOCW would prioritize skilling and encouraging the local youths of Nagaland in the construction sector and securing them 100% placement in the local market.

The meeting was attended by chief secretary Pankaj Kumar, and chaired

by M. Patton commissioner & secretary, Labour & Employment Skills Development & Entrepreneurship, M. Sangtam, director and other senior officers from the department represented the government apart from Zynorique Initiatives and YouthNet.

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One day sensitization & training for officials of YR&SD

Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Asangla Imti addressing the trainees.

DIMAPUR: One-day sensitization and training on HIV & AIDS was held on August 24, for the officials of the department of Youth Resources and Sports at the conference hall of the directorate of Youth Resources and Sports at Kohima. The training was jointly organized

by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society and directorate of Youth Resources and Sports.

Director, department of Youth Resources and Sports, Asangla Imti said that youth were the most important section of population, and therefore the involvement of the department was essential in the fight against HIV & AIDS. Asangla said that the department of YR&S was the appropriate forum for

NSACS to co-ordinate and create awareness, and therefore requested the NSACS officials to work with five of the six wings under the department of YR&S, namely, the NSS, NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides, NCC, and the Music Task Force. She also urged the Youth Resources and Sports officials of the Department to address the issue in their annual calendar.

The sessions for the training included current HIV scenario and various services available in the state, basics of HIV and AIDS and stigma & discrimination, need for mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS programme, experiences and joint activities undertaken in the field of HIV prevention and discussion on the need for strengthening

of Joint Working Group for Youth on HIV and AIDS. The resource persons included Dr. Bernice D. Thapru, joint director (TI) NSACS, Dr. Mehokhu Zao, SMO, ART Plus Centre, NHAK, Mr. C. Theyo, State NSS Officer, Youth Resources and Sports; Metevinuo Sakhrie, joint director (IEC) NSACS and Ainato Yeptho, asst. director (YA) NSACS .

The training concluded with vote of thanks by Tarepnokcha Jamir, dy. director (MST), NSACS. Altogether 42 participants attended the programme which included officers of the directorate of YR&S, sports coaches of various disciplines, officials of NSS, NCC, youth resource officials and sports officials.

SVGEUKD undertakes cleanliness drive KLC conducts citizen rights awareness at KBCK

SVGEUKD members clearing the bushes in the cemetery.

DIMAPUR: Seyochung Village Government Employees’ Union Kiphire District (SVGEUKD) as part of its social services, carried out a cleanliness drive at Kiphire cemetery on August 29, where 76 members of the union took

part in the drive.

A press note by SVGEUKD president Daniel Sechopi Sangtam and general secretary K. Alipa Sangtam stated that the Kiphire cemetery located at Kipongya ward due to negligence had been overgrown

with bushes and weeds. In this regard, the union had taken the initiative to clear the jungle voluntarily. The union also appeal all concerned stakeholders, wards/town council to take initiative to keep the cemetery properly maintained.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Law College team members led by its professor-in-charge, Kezhokhoto Savi conducted citizen rights awareness at Konyak Baptist Church Kohima (KBCK) on August 27, covering various topics.

The team spoke on National Food Security Act 2013 which is being implemented in two districts, Dimapur and Kohima and yet to be implemented in other districts. Team said that Kohima & Dimapur implementation was at the initial stage and the concerned department has to work more harder especially in identifying the beneficiaries to the extent that no genuine beneficiaries would be deprived such the low income families including church workers and missionaries.

On a topic – Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, the team presented that over the years the need for change and modification of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 & Rules 1955 was felt and thus the Food Safety and standard Act 2006, was made for laying down the science based standards for

Kohima Law College team led by its professor-in-charge Kezhokhoto Savi and others during the conduct of citizen rights awareness at KBCK on August 27.

articles of food and to regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of food, to ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

In Nagaland the State Food Authority is Food Safety Commissioner and the Food Safety commissioner

is commissioner & secretary to the govt. of Nagaland, department of Health & Family Welfare with two programme wings.

The team members extolled that the acts were of vital importance to all consumer and food business operators and aims to provide

confidence to consumers that the food they buy and eat would do no harm to them and they are protected from adulteration and fraud. For further query kindly call Nagaland State Consumer Helpline Toll Free No. 1800345-3701 or one can go to the office situated at Old

Nagaland State Legislative Assembly building, Kohima, Nagaland during the office hour.

The other team members included Tekalong Jamir, Paiwang Konyak, Kelengu-u Rutsa, Peter Rana, Aliba Ozukum, P. Mhonbeni Ezung & Ayeho Sumi.

Awareness prog on financial literacy

DIMAPUR: An awareness programme on financial literacy was conducted on August 20, at government industrial training institute, Tuensang.

Resource person of the Dr. S.C. Jamir, governor of Odisha who is presently in Nagaland called on P.B. programme, SBI Tuensang Acharya, governor of Nagaland at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on Monday, August 29, chief manager Prem Narayan Nath, elaborated the basic of 2016. They discussed on different issues regarding Nagaland.

banking system in India- different types of deposit, insurance policy and the importance of banking system.

He said that to develop and prosper Nagaland, and Tuensang district in particular, every individual should make banking a basic need in our day to day life yet be

aware of not becoming a victim of fraudsters.

He also encouraged the trainees for self- employment rather than to be dependent on govt. jobs and emphasised on different schemes like PMJDY, PMMY, PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY. Meanwhile, GITI Tu-

ensang principal Er. Enchiba Longkumer in his welcome address mentioned that the programme has been initiated by the department of employment, skill development & entrepreneurship, Nagaland to enable those who wished to be self-employed and access credit to start their enterprises.

Home coming revival conducted at Oriental Colony Dmu DIMAPUR: Salvation Baptist Church (SBC) organized three-day Home Coming Revival from August 26 to 28 at Oriental Colony on the theme “Retrospection” with missionary R. Nuklu and pastor Toshi Imchen as the main speakers. A press note by the Oriental Youth Organization stated that the three-day revival witnessed people from all walks of life gathered together and worshiping the Lord with true spirit and faith. Many youths accepted Jesus Christ as their personal saviour through the revival. The Oriental Youth Organization is indeed grateful to the Salvation Baptist Church for organising such Class 10 students of Christian Hr. Sec. School off campus study tour to Cement Corporation of India, Bokajan, Assam revival program within the colony. on the topic ‘Manufacturing Industries’ on Saturday, 27th August, 2016 K

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Eight vehicles damaged by blockade supporters DPC faced cop candidates call 24-hr bandh in Imphal East

Correspondent IMPHAL, Aug 29: Blockade supporters Monday rained stones to oil tankers heading towards Imphal with security escorts even as agitating DPC faced candidates for recruitment police constables has announced a 24-hour bandh in Imphal East district on Tuesday (August 30).

Windshields of at least eight oil tankers were smashed in the stoning by blockade supporters on Imphal-Mao section of NH-2 near Mt Zion Higher Secondary School, six km north of Senapati police station this forenoon, a police source said.

One of the oil tankers met with an accident after stones hit the front windshield. However, no injury was reported to the driver and other occupants of the tanker.

Around 60 oil tankers loaded with petrol and other petroleum products were heading towards Imphal with security escorts provided by the CRPF personnel. The security escorts, police were on ROP duty along the highway while the vehicles were heading Imphal, reports said.

An indefinite economic blockade is being imposed on the national highways passing through the state by the All Manipur DPC Completed Candidates of Manipur Police Constable Male 2013 demanding revocation of the cancellation of recruitment process for appointment of police constable

Three detained for pupil’s death Imphal, Aug 29 (Agencies): Police on Sunday picked up three people, including two from the management committee of a private residential school here, in connection with the death of a class VI student on Saturday evening.

“A case has been registered to ascertain the veracity of the case. We have picked up three persons including two members of the school management committee. We are also probing other angles in the case,” a police officer said.

Family members said the school authorities brought Suresh and left him at the residence on Friday night and hurriedly went away. “Suresh was weak and there were bruise marks on his body,” a family member said. Suresh’s body is currently lying at the mortuary of RIMS and his family members have refused to claim the body at the time of filing this report as a mark of protest.

held in 2013. Following the attack, drivers of the oil tankers have decided to stop their services (ferrying petroleum products on the highways) with immediate effect.

Talking to media, Y Bhupenchandra Gosh, president of the All Manipur Tanker Drivers’ Welfare Union said that the drivers have decided to stay off the road until the state government fulfils their long awaited demands to provide full proof security.

Until their demand is met by the government, procurement of petroleum products will be put on hold, he added.

Meanwhile, the agitating All Manipur DPC Completed Candidates of Manipur Police Constable Male 2013 today announced a 24-hour bandh in Imphal East district, the day on which government announced conducting fresh recruitment rally at Manipur Police Training College (MPTC) at Pangei in Imphal East district.

The bandh will be commenced from this midnight (Monday midnight), said Md Zaheer Khan, the spokesperson of the agitating body addressing a news conference at Manipur Press Club.

The bandh intended to foil the fresh recruitment rally for appointment of police constables which was scheduled to commence at MPTC from tomorrow.

The spokesperson clarified that the body had no hand in the burning of the government offices recently including

Ag artala , Au g 2 9 (Agencies): Agartala is slowly limping back to normality with the tribal people of the city and its surroundings, who had locked themselves up in their houses after the ethnic clash during an Indigenous Peoples’ Front of Twipra (IPFT) rally on Tuesday, coming out on the streets of the capital city.

But, people of the community, who had fled Agartala to take shelter in their villages, have continued to stay away, even after governor Tathagata Roy and members of all political parties have repeatedly appealed to them to come back and report to work.

Roy has exhorted people of both the tribal and nontribal communities to uphold the tradition of communal harmony and integration.

He reiterated that there was no threat to any community anywhere in the state

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We the Chunchambao Society Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. N.K. Namty Newmai, our Secretary on being promoted to Deputy General Manager under Nagaland State Transport (NST) Government of Nagaland.

The Society is happy over his achievement and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

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With immense pride and joy, the Wolam Nyukyan (New Pangsha) Students’ Union heartily congratulates the following members for brining laurels to the Union in particular and community in general.

1. Ms. Laam I, D/o Imho Khiamniungan : Top 4 in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Group of Institution, Dibrugarh University.

2. Ms. Tsumon P, D/o Lt. Putong : Mechanical Engineering through JEE (Mains)2016.

The Union wishes them successful in their future endeavours.

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Shillong, Aug 29: A court in Meghalaya on Monday recorded the statement of former Bangladesh minister Salahuddin Ahmed, who was arrested here for trespassing into India on May 11, 2015.

“The court of first class judicial magistrate D Sohtun has recorded the statement of Ahmed under section 313 of CrPC. He (Ahmed) has submitted to the Court to allow him to submit his list of defence witnesses,” Public Prosecutor I.C.Jha said after the hearing.

In the past hearings, the court had recorded the statement of ten witnesses; including two medical doctors from Civil Hospital.

Ahmed, the communications minister during the government of BNP leader Khaleda Zia from 2001-06, was arrested on May 11 after people alerted authorities about some suspicious movements by a man in an area here. Police have registered a case against him under the Foreigners Act on charges of illegally entering India after he failed to produce his travel documents.

He also did not have any papers to prove his identity and citizenship. Ahmed has been admitted in various hospitals here after his arrest besides at Medanta, Gurgaon for his various illnesses. His treatment outside Meghalaya was granted following the recommendation of a medical board from North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences hospital which submitted a report to the court citing various health complications.

and the government has made elaborate security arrangements for the people of the state.

Though no fresh incident of violence or tension has been reported in the state, vehicles had remained off the road connecting Agartala and three towns - Khowai, Kamalpur and Kailashahar till Sunday.

The Section 144 of CrPC, clamped in Agartala after the incident, was lifted on Saturday but security deployment in pockets of the city with tribal and non-tribal population stayed.

Meanwhile, the ruling CPM called for peace rally on Sunday in which top leader, ministers, MLAs, intellectuals and common people took part to rebuild the confidence and harmony of the two communities.

Trinamool Congress on Saturday staged a demonstration protesting against

the August 23 clash that it claimed had tried to break the unity between the tribals and non-tribals.

Trinamool Congress leaders demanded that chief minister Manik Sarkar be relieved of the charges of home portfolio as he failed to provide security to the people, and demanded an independent inquiry into the incident.

Meanwhile, Sarkar again pleaded for peace on Sunday.

He reiterated that “our state has made major strides in the direction of economic development, now there is no starvation death, no ethnic violence, no displacement and no insurgency.

However, there is a conscious attempt to create fresh trouble in the peaceful state.

We must resist this and ensure that the conspiracy to destabilize the state and destroy ethnic harmony is resoundingly defeated.”

6 Cong MLAs recognised as Trinamool Congress

Ag artala , Au g 2 9 (IANS): Three months after six Congress MLAs in Tripura joined the Trinamool Congress, they were on Monday recognised as TMC legislators by the assembly Speaker.

Trinamool leader Sudip Roy Barman, after the verdict of Speaker Ramendra Chandra Debnath, said the six MLAs are the second largest legislature group of the party in India after West Bengal which the party rules.

The six MLAs, led by Barman, resigned from the Congress on April 7 and joined the Trinamool on June 7 in protest against the Congress pact with the Left parties in the West Bengal assembly elections.

“Henceforth, all the six ex-Congress MLAs would be treated as All India Trinamool Congress MLAs,” Speaker Nath told reporters after a long waited legal and administrative process.

He said: “The TMC as per rule of the assembly and Supreme Court verdict would not be reconginsd as opposition party in the house. Hence, there would be no opposition leader in the state. There can be group leader of TMC and Congress separately in the house.

“The opposition parties from now onwards would not be able to raise no-confidence motion against the Left Front government and they also cannot move any adjournment motion as the TMC and Congress do not have the required one sixth strength in the 60-member house.”

The Speaker’s decision annoyed the Congress.

“The Speaker did not

follow the rules in recognising the Trinamool MLAs. He acted on a partisan way. Whether we would go to court challenging the decision depends on the decision of the party high command,” Tripura Congress President Birajit Sinha told reporters.

Trinamool leader Sudip Roy Barman said the Speaker had acted as per the rules and verdict of the Supreme Court.

Earlier, the Congress state president wrote a letter to the Speaker to de-recognise the six MLAs. The speaker said he had met the six MLAs individually and verified their signatures and necessary documents.

Besides Sudip Roy Barman, other former Congress legislators who joined the Trinamool are Ashish Saha, Biswabandhu Sen, Diba Chandra Hrangkhawl, Pranjit Singha Roy and Dilip Sarkar.

Another Congress legislator, Jitendra Sarkar, resigned from the Tripura assembly in April and rejoined the ruling Communist Party of IndiaMarxist (CPI-M).

A former CPI-M legislator, Sarkar served as Speaker of the Tripura assembly twice in the past -- he had joined the Congress in March 2010.

Meanwhile, Congress legislator and former opposition leader Ratan Lal Nath denied media reports that he was also joining the Trinamool.

With these political developments, the Congress strength in the Tripura assembly has gone down from 10 to three - the lowest ever - in the house.

The ruling CPI-M-led Left Front has 50 lawmakers.

The CPI-M alone has 49.

To Menangzen, On this precious day of yours, wishing you the blessed born day and may God bless you with long life, good health. Happy birth day With love abo, ayo, awo, azao, anuzai, ako and all the relatives.

Happy Birthday to the little Iron Limakumzuk (3 years) May this day be a colorful hour for you, may you have a final fantasy blessed day and many more to catch. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” From Loving, Dad, Mum and Relatives.

Hi Vilasielhou Zumu, Happy birthday to you!dreams come true to you.

Wishes from your dad

E Nzamo Ayo, Ematha Epok tsungon mhon ka Tsungon mhon shilo shi potsow khi ni umhayitoka Osi harishia nivantokvuka With lots of love husband, Son & Daughters ddd Dear Mom, You have given us much great advice over the years, mother. We want to take this special day and use it as an opportunity thank you for all you do.

From, love ones

DRDA ZUNHEBOTO AND BLOCK OFFICIALS INSPECT TICHIPAMI VILLAGE UNDER RD BLOCK SURUHUTO

COUNCIL HALL CONSTRUCTED UNDER MGNREGA

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LOTHA LOWER RANGE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION HQ. Bhandari Town, Dist. Wokha : Nagaland

CLARIFICATION The Lotha Lower Range Public Organization is hard pressed to issue this clarification on the Advertisement news published on 29th August 2016 by Mr FRANCIS KIKON & Mr MHONJAN TSANGLAO, under the guise of LLRPO Officials, arguing that the Advertisement news which appeared in Nagaland Post on 28th August 2016 by LLRPO doesn't represent the objective nor the interest of the LLRPO and also adds that some people seek to misuse the good image of LLRPO; was false, fabricated and with malafide intention to misguide the people.

Whereas, to remind you Mr Francis Kikon & Mr Mhonjan Tsanglao that the general public meeting of Lotha Lower Range was held on 4th August 2016 at Bhandari Town, whereby resolution to that effect was drawn in the meeting, where both of you were also signatories.

Subsequent upon the resolutions resolved for implementation the office bearers including both of you held a meeting on 6th August 2016, whereby both of you came with a message that the "respectable Nagaland Politician" wanted to meet LLRPO officials and settle the issue across the table. As such we agreed upon to reserve for publication of the said news and a time of 15 days was given to the Lotha Hoho for withdrawal of the Ex-communication notice. However, no initiations took place and the meeting went futile and on expiry of 15 days ultimatum served to the Lotha Hoho the LLRPO was compelled to published the news on 28th August 2016.

Now therefore, on violation of the agreed terms and for breaching the CONSTITUTION by going against the PUBLIC RESOLUTIONS and the Office of LLRPO both of you are hereby impeached under Article 9 (b) & (e) of the LLRPO constitution for misuse of power and Authority, and for going against the interest of the organization with immediate effect.

Henceforth, the office of LLRPO shall not be held accountable for any outcome that may arise out of your self proclaimed news.

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The Dimapur Kikon Ekhung extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Lichomo Kikon a bonafide member of this Ekhung for receiving the "Bharat Jyoti Award" through International Friendship Society.

The Ekhung further wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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the government advocate office at old Guwahati High court complex, Imphal.

He condemned the state government while alleging that blames were pouring to members of the agitating body for the arson of government offices.

He alleged that the burning of the offices was nothing but a government game plan to divert the issue of the “genuine” demand of the candidates and to prevent the court hearing of the case filed by the candidates at which hearing was scheduled Monday.

Zaheer Khan informed that the decision to give the bandh call in Imphal East district was taken by a joint meeting of guardians and candidates today morning at Manipur Press Club today.

He alleged Ibobi government of victimising the candidates instead of punishing the erring officials involved in the recruitment rally.

If any irregularities are found during the process then those responsible for conducting the recruitment should be held responsible and should be awarded appropriate punishment, he demanded.

He said that they (DPC faced candidates) would not take part in the fresh recruitment rally commencing from Tuesday while threatening to intensify their agitation if state government takes up necessary steps to declare the result instead of conducting fresh recruitment.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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The Village Council Merangkong share its thankfulness to Shri. Amenba Yaden, Parliamentary Secretary for Industries & Commerce, Nagaland, for generously providing a transformer (25 KV) to our Villagers when we were loitering around in total blackout.

From darkness to light is a moment of great happiness that we acknowledge our leader for his good deeds. We pray our Almighty God to bless him immensely for his love of humanity.

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DRDA and Block official Zunheboto visited Tichipami village under RD Block Suruhuto on 24th August. Various schemes such as MGNREGA,IAY and GIA were inspected.

Project Director Shri. T Setsathong congratulated the village on being the best performing VDB in Zunheboto district. He stressed that schemes implemented should be utilised properly and they should set an example for other villages to follow. The villagers should appreciate RD department for spending lakhs of rupees for various assets created and should acknowledge the officers and staffs for their co-operation, involvement in village development. Easy living and easy earning should not be followed. The village should take up schemes of income generation such as Cardamom and Kiwi plantation as the village is fertile. Two (2) days extra MGNREGS was allocated to Tichipami village for their performance on being the best VDB. Shri. Vishiho Zhimomi, VDB Association Zunheboto District encouraged the villagers for sincere co-operation with the Department in implemention of various schemes Project Officer Shri. Inavi Chishi stressed that funds provided be used judiciously, to be sincere and innovate for better implementation.

Deputy Project Officer Shri. Khehovi Yeptho encouraged the villagers for good cooperation with the department which in turn will be a blessing to the village and the department. Make their village a heaven to live by proper implementation of various Govt. Schemes. If the village does not improve, respect diminishes, bad economy arise giving way to theft, robbery and migration from the village. Problems, ideas should be shared with the department officials for better cooperation and implementation.

Project Director was accompanied by PO, DPO, Accts. Officer Hezheto, CDPO Hovishe, BDO, Samaka Ao SO, Kahuto VDB Asso. Gen Secy.

The program was chaired by Obed Achumi, BDO Suruhuto, invocation pastor Samuel Jimo, Vote of thanks Kavito VCC and benediction Akatoli Women Leader.

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WB renamed as ‘Bangla’ in Bengali, ‘Bengal’ in English

Kolkata, Aug 29 (Agencies): The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed a resolution for renaming the state, weeks after a proposal in this regard was put forward

by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

According to news agency ANI, West Bengal will now be called ‘Bangla’ in Bengali, ‘Bengal’ in English and ‘Bangal’ in Hindi.

The proposal was approved by the special session of the West Bengal Assembly, which was convened on August 26 to discuss the renaming of the state. “We have taken the decision. Bangla and Bengal. We had told the Centre to please accept the decision of the assembly. We would like it to be passed in Parliament next session,� Banerjee said after a resolution was passed in the assembly.

Stating that the Left had opposed the name-change, she added, “The Left also tried to get the name changed, they failed. They are now opposing the name change...Those who have opposed the move, history will not forgive them.�

Earlier, major metros like Gurgaon and Bangalore had been renamed.

The Mamata Banerjee government had earlier proposed to rename West Bengal as just “Bengal�, dropping “West� from its name. ‘’For the sake of the people of the state, its heritage and culture as well as to promote and protect its interests at the national level, we have proposed to rename West Bengal as Bengal in English

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announcing new name of West Bengal State - “ Bangla “ during Special Assembly Session, in Kolkata on Monday. PTI) and ‘Bango’ or `Bangla` in Bengali,� Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee had said then.

In Bengali, the state is currently referred to as “Paschim Banga� or “Paschim Bangla�.

In 2011, the state government had sent a proposal to the Centre for renaming West Bengal as “Paschim Bango�, but that never got the green signal. Another reason for changing the name of the state is that whenever there is any meeting of all states, West Bengal comes at the bottom of the list alphabetically.

The renaming exercise attracted mixed reactions from authors, singers, and politicians, with some giving it the thumbs up while others frowned at the move.

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Sexual intercourse by man with wife not rape, Centre to HC

N e w D e l h i , Au g 2 9 (IANS): The Union government on Monday defended, before the Delhi High Court, the Indian Penal Code provision that says sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, who is not under 15 years of age, is not rape.

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhigra Sehgal was told by the government, through an affidavit, that “exception 2 (to Section 375 IPC) deals exclusively with private affairs of husband-wife based on traditional social structure and hence can’t be said to be unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 to 21 of the Constitution�.

Section 375, which defines “rape� also contains the exception provision which states that the rape law would not apply to assault or sexual intercourse by a husband on his wife who is above 15 years.

The government admitted before the court that “although the age of consent is 18 years and child marriage is discouraged, marriage below the permissible age is avoidable but not void in law on account of social realities. It is submit-

ted that the social, economic and educational development in the country is still uneven and child marriages are taking place.�

The affidavit also stated that it has been “decided to retain the age of 15 years under exception 2 of section 375 Indian Penal Code so as to give protection to husband and wife against criminalising the sexual activity between them�.

The affidavit of government also pointed out that legal prohibition on marital rape must also be accompanied by “changes in the attitude of the prosecutors, police officers and those in society generally�.

The government’s response came on a PIL filed by NGO RIT Foundation challenging Indian Penal Code’s section 375, saying it does not consider sexual intercourse of a man with his wife as rape.

The plea has said that the law as it stands today amounts to a state-sanctioned license granted to the husband to violate the sexual autonomy of his lawfully wedded wife and is therefore, a violation of the Right to Privacy guaranteed to the wife under Article 21 of the Constitution.

award winning author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, the move isn’t rechristening, rather reinstating the state’s original name. “The name West Bengal is meaningless. The state was originally known as Bangabhoomi in an earlier age. After Partition, the name of the state was changed. Many of us did not like it. I would not call it rechristening, rather going back to the original nomenclature,� said Mukhopadhyay.

After the partition of India in 1947, Bengal was bifurcated as East Bengal and West Bengal. East Bengal became a part of Pakistan. It was rechristened East Pakistan in 1956 and later emerged as the independent nation of Bangladesh after the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

Rs 2000 cr for people displaced from PoK NE W D EL H I , Au g 2 9 (Agencies): With Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitching for the rights of those living in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan regions of Pakistan, the government has proposed a Rs 2,000-crore package for people displaced from PoK living in India.

The home ministry is expected to place the details of the package before the Cabinet for approval soon, senior ministry officials said.

It is learnt that J&K government has identified 36,348 such families which will get around Rs 5.5 lakh each. Refugees from Pakistan, mostly from PoK, were settled in different parts of Jammu, Kathua and Rajouri districts over a period of time. They do not have the status of permanent residents.

Some of the families were displaced during partition in 1947, and others during the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan. The displaced people can cast their votes in Lok Sabha polls but not in the elections to the Jammu & Kashmir assembly.

Jammu and Kashmir Sharanarthi Action Committee (JKSAC), an organisation representing the displaced people of PoK, has maintained that the package should not be seen as final settlement as Rs 9,200 crore was required to settle all of them.

The NDA government had in January 2015 approved certain concessions for refugees from Pakistan settled in J&K after considering their problems. These includes special recruitment drives for induction into paramilitary forces, equal employment opportunities in the state and admission for children of refugees in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

charge sheet against Jaish-eMohammed chief Masood Azhar in the Pathankot terror attack case.

According to a report in The Times of India, the US has informed the NIA that IP addresses of Facebook accounts of JeM handlers, who were behind the dreaded attack, and IP address of the website of the outfit’s financial arm, Al Rahmat Trust, are both located in Pakistan.

Government to regulate pellet gun usage rather than scrap them

Policeman hold pellet gun as Kashmiri protestors clash with police during clashes in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (Agencies): The NDA government is not in favour of completely withdrawing the use of pellet guns in the Kashmir valley, their use will be regulated instead, at least two senior government officials said on Monday.

A seven-member expert committee headed by T.V.S.N Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that was constituted on July 26 to look into the alternatives to pellet guns is expected to submit its report this week. “There will be no blanket ban on the use of pellet guns.

At the most, it will be used in rarest of rare cases. We cannot make our security forces a sitting duck,� said a top government official.

Indo-US trade ties broken every record

Richard Verma

NEW DELHI, Aug 29 (PTI): Indo-American trade has “broken every record�, be it defence or agriculture, and the recent reforms in India like the GST will further push economic ties between the two nations, the US said today.

The enhanced bilateral relations are a result of a significant increase in governmentto-government dialogue, US Ambassador Richard Verma said. “We have broken every record that we keep in every category... The highest two-way trade numbers ever between the countries last year has reached USD 109 billion; the highest defence trade numbers last year was USD 15 billion; we even

did USD 6 billion cumulatively in agri trade,� he said at the USA-India Innovation Forum in New Delhi.

It is a good story so far but “we can do better�, he said.

The recent reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bankruptcy Code, national IPR policy and relaxation of FDI norms would help in further pushing the economic ties between the countries, he added.

Mr Verma said India is working on improving ease of doing business and states too are competing with each other in this area. “We see competitive federalism taking place in states,� he said, adding, “we are very excited and we really do believe that the best has yet to come�.

The US believes this because India is currently the world fastest growing economy in the word, it will have the largest middle class, college graduates, holders, and mega cities. “...two-third of the population is less than age of 35 and there will be massive investment in infrastructure... So, we are quite optimistic and we are quite excited about India,� he said.

To achieve this, India

US gives proof of Pak’s hand in Pathankot strike

N e w D e l h i , Au g 2 9 (Agencies): Solidifying India’s stand, the United States has handed over evidence confirming that the Pathankot airbase attack, held in January this year, emanated from Pakistan.

India has blamed January 2 attack on an Indian Air Force base at Pathankot on Pakistani terrorists. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is considering filing a

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The investigation has further found that the Facebook groups accessed by the friends of JeM handler Kashif Jaan were related to jihad and JeM. Also, they had pictures of the four killed terrorists Abdul Qayum, Nasir Hussain, Hafiz Abu Bakar, and Umar Farooq.

Also, the web page of Al Rahmat Trust was uploaded on rangonoor.com and alqala-

monline.com when the attack took place. This is to be underlined that the websites are administrated by one Tariq Siddiqui with a common e-mail for both sites and the address is - Rafah-e-Aam Society in Malir, Karachi. “The US has confirmed that all these websites and IP addresses originated in Pakistan and these were uploaded around the time of the Pathankot attack,� an official said.

It was also revealed that JeM handler Kashif Jaan was using a Facebook account connected to the same mobile number which the attackers called from Pathankot after kidnapping Punjab police SP Salwinder Singh, reported the daily.

The terrorists had also made contact with another number in Pakistan connected to the Facebook account of “Mulla Daadullah�.

These accounts were accessed using IP addresses of Pakistan-based telecom firms (Telenor and Pakistan TeleCommunications Company Ltd).

India has said it was ready for talks with Pakistan but only on “relevant issues� that include cross-border terrorism and follow up on terror attacks in Mumbai and Pathankot.

would have continuously take reform measures on the policy sides besides stronger Intellectual property (IP) framework, Mr Verma said.

Everyone thinks that it’s US companies complaining about IPRs, but when one heard from Indian innovators, their first two or three issues will be that “we need a better IPR environment here in India�.

He also emphasised on the need for a change in business culture and focus on financing for industries.

Along with ease of doing business, India needs to focus on the important issue of financing, most of which would come from the private sector.

To stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship, he said also emphasised on supporting people across genders.

He said greater opportunity should be provided to all the people and not just the well-offs.

Further, India and the US have made a lot of progress in areas like civil nuclear, defence and manufacturing, he said, adding that both the sides have also agreed to open consulate offices in each others’ countries.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has been deployed in the valley to assist the state police for crowd-control informed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently that it had fired 1.3 million pellets from pump action guns from July 8-August 11. More than 400 people have been injured due to pellet guns to control the violence which erupted after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter on July 8.

The government is facing severe criticism for using the pellet guns and several political parties have asked for its complete withdrawal.

During his two-day visit to Kashmir on August 24-

Mayawati frustrated over exodus of BSP leaders: BJP

Lucknow, Aug 29 (PTI): Peeved over Mayawati’s outbursts, BJP Monday said the BSP supremo was “highly frustrated� over the “exodus� from her party to the saffron outfit ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections early next year. “In her hour-long speech in Azamgarh yesterday, Mayawati attacked BJP for more than 40 minutes. This proves our point that BJP is fast emerging as number one and will storm to power,� BJP state general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

He said Mayawati’s desperation was because of a rise in BJP’s graph among the voters and at the same time the “deep dent� in BSP’s vote bank. “She is highly frustrated as a number of senior BSP leaders like Swami Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, have joined BJP ranks,� he said. “Opposition parties like SP, BSP and Congress are rattled by rising popularity of BJP,� Pathak said.

His comments came a day after Mayawati claimed that Prime Minister Narendra

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25, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said an alternative to pellet guns will be given to security forces in the coming days. “In the coming few days, we will give an alternative to the pellet guns. These guns were earlier considered nonlethal but some incidents have taken place... We formed an expert committee a month ago which was expected to give report in two months but it will be coming very soon,� he had said.

As re por ted by The Hindu on August 21, the committee was exploring various options like enhancing the intensity of tear gas shells, using chilli powder and rubber bullets in place of pellet guns.

Dated Kohima, the 29th August 2016

NOTIFICATION ON PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME UNDER MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS The Directorate of School Education would like to serve this notice as final information to all the students and Institutions that:1. The Govt. Of India has directed all the States and Union Territories to on-board into the National Scholarship Portal i.e. http://scholarships.gov.in compulsorily.

2. Aadhar number has been made mandatory therefore all the scholarship beneficiaries are asked to link their Aadhar Number with their Bank Account through their respective Banks.

3. The last date for online submission of application has been extended up to 30th Sept.2016.

4. Supporting documents for Pre-Matric Scholarship (Minorities) are to be kept at the Institutional level for verification and record, Documents to be submitted to the Institutions are as below:a) Domicile/Residential Certificate. b) Students Photograph. c) Institution verification Form. d) Self declaration of Income Certificate by the students. e) Self declaration of Minority Community/Religion Certificate by the students. f) Self attested certificate of previous academic mark sheet. g) Admission and Fee Receipt of current year course. h) Proof of Bank Account in the name of student. i) Scanned copy of Aadhar Card.

5. Institutions within Nagaland are directed to obtain their respective USER ID and PASSWORD from the Directorate of School Education.

6. Institutions have to verify the documents submitted by the students using their given USER ID and PASSWORD. 7. The following numbers may be contacted for any information during office hours only. a) 9436064560 b) 8974813848 (WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) ADDL. DIRECTOR (HOD) DC-1960

Modi government could start a war with Pakistan to divert people’s attention from its failures to win UP polls.

She had said BJP was accepting “rejected maal� of her party, a reference to leaders who had quit BSP or were shown the door.

Pathak alleged that there was “little development� in UP when Mayawati was the chief minister.

On the other hand, the Modi government has “done a lot� for the state, he said, refuting the BSP supremo’s charge that for two years Modi did not focus on eastern UP and suddenly before the polls he spoke about reopening of a fertiliser factory in Gorakhpur and setting up of an AIIMS there.

Chikungunya cases in Delhi jump to 423 New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): Chikungunya cases in Delhi have shot up to 423, a massive rise in the figure released by civic authorities, who had reported just 20 cases till last week.

According to a municipal report released today, 423 cases have been diagnosed in the national capital till August 27.

Safdarjung Hospital has reported nearly 250 cases till August 29. “Chikungunya cases have spiked in the city. We are getting more and more patients with its symptoms. Till August 29, our hospital has reported 246 cases,� Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital A K Rai told PTI. At the AIIMS laboratories, which get blood samples from Delhi and other parts of the country, 362 samples were tested positive for chikungunya during July to August 20. “Out of 133 samples sent to our labs, 83 were tested positive in July and this month till August 20, out of 502 samples, 279 tested positive for chikungunya,� Department of Microbiology at AIIMS, Lalit Dar, had earlier said.

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) which compiles the vectorborne disease cases report on behalf of all civic bodies, had pegged the total number of cases till August 20 at 20.

Chikungunya is a viral illness and its symptoms are similar to those of dengue, which include high-grade fever, severe joint pain, muscle pain and headache and joint swelling. It also causes rashes in patients but is not a threat like dengue in which there is a risk of bleeding due to abrupt fall in platelet count.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVI NO. 263 Dimapur, Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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Fact of the matter

here has been much criticism and leading to the point of issuance of an ultimatum on the present T.R. Zeliang-led DAN ‘all-party’ government to restore suo moto ‘powers’ of the State Vigilance Commission (SVC). The state government was slammed for virtually diminishing/curtailing the powers of the State Vigilance Commission (SVC) purportedly by the June 8 resolution, by which the cabinet removed ‘suo moto’ powers of the Commission. Further, it was also claimed that the amended provision has kept private individual or private firms “immune from the purview of Vigilance Commission” and thus, defeating its very purpose.

The SVC had indeed attempted to do much and it had succeeded in registering and charge sheeting several of those involved. In fact the website of the SVC provides details on the total number of cases registered and the total number which ended in conviction. The SVC was formed in 1976, in line with the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) which was established earlier in 1964. In a suo moto notice, a court takes suo moto action, meaning it starts a legal process on its own. This suo moto action has to fulfil the requirements. Generally, cognisable offence means a police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court. Offences such as rape, murder or dacoity or theft etc. are considered cognisable offences. By contrast, in the case of a non-cognisable offence, a police officer does not have the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and an investigation cannot be initiated without a court order. With regard to the contention that the state government through the June 8 order, had also removed private individuals or private firms and made them “immune from” or out of the purview of the SVC; there appears to be some confusion about the actual role and powers of the SVC. The Commission cannot usurp the role of the police as each branch has to function within its own rule and regulation. There cannot be a power struggle between two important branches of the executive. In a way, the roles of the SVC and CVC is like that of the Election Commission of India and the State Election Department. In Nagaland, corruption is no longer a dirty word and that also includes all government departments whether autonomous or semi-autonomous. However, on the issue of suo moto power, there have been mammoth scandals in several government departments in recent years and most of which had also been disclosed and tabulated in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (Nagaland state). Interestingly, in a number of cases mentioned in the CAG report (allegedly also involving VVIPs) the suo moto was given the go-by. The fact of the matter in Nagaland, is that high profile VVIPs have never been tried for offences while the smaller fries are frequently made examples as “deterrent”. Corruption hasn’t dropped when suo moto power supposedly was exercised and does not promise to rise because suo moto power was removed. Corruption will continue because the real culprits, seem immune from the clutches of the law in Nagaland. The demand should be to pass the Lok Ayukta bill pending in the assembly. In this, all well meaning citizens must ensure that it will not be diluted by pressure groups but conform to the highest principles of independence and manned by persons with impeccable and unimpeachable integrity.

DailyDevotion The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” —John 11:40 Every time you venture out in your life of faith, you will find something in your circumstances that, from a commonsense standpoint, will flatly contradict your faith. But common sense is not faith, and faith is not common sense.

In fact, they are as different as the natural life and the spiritual. Can you trust Jesus Christ where your common sense cannot trust Him? Can you venture out with courage on the words of Jesus Christ, while the realities of your commonsense life continue to shout, “It’s all a lie”? When you are on the mountaintop, it’s easy to say, “Oh yes, I believe God can do it,” but you have to come down from the mountain to the demon-possessed valley and face the realities that scoff at your Mount-of-Transfiguration belief (see Luke 9:28-42). Every time my theology becomes clear to my own mind, I encounter something that contradicts it. As soon as I say, “I believe ‘God shall supply all [my] need,’ ” the testing of my faith begins (Philippians 4:19).

When my strength runs dry and my vision is blinded, will I endure this trial of my faith victoriously or will I turn back in defeat?

Faith must be tested, because it can only become your intimate possession through conflict. What is challenging your faith right now? The test will either prove your faith right, or it will kill it. Jesus said, “Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me” Matthew 11:6). The ultimate thing is confidence in Jesus. “We have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end…” (Hebrews 3:14). Believe steadfastly on Him and everything that challenges you will strengthen your faith. There is continual testing in the life of faith up to the point of our physical death, which is the last great test. Faith is absolute trust in God— trust that could never imagine that He would forsake us (see Hebrews 13:5-6).

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A useless life is an early death. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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irds in tropical climates face predators- larger birds, mammals and snakes- who rob their nests, stealing eggs or killing chicks.

In a study published in The American Naturalist, scientists report a novel nesting strategy adopted by a tropical lowland bird that inhabits an area with very high losses to nest predators. The newly hatched chicks of the Cinereous Mourner in Peru have downy feathers with white tipped long orange barbs. The nestling moves its head very slowly from side to side in a way typical of a poisonous caterpillar nearby with similar size and coloration as the nestling. The nestling tricks predators into thinking that it is a toxic, spiny caterpillar rather than an edible nestling.

This remarkable adaptation decreases nest predation.

Even chickens exhibit intelligent behaviour within just a few hours of hatching.

Newly born chicks are able to keep track of numbers up to five. When given a choice between two groups of plastic eggs they invariably choose the bigger one, even when the decision was between two eggs or three. And their mathematical ability does not end there. In a paper, The Intelligent Hen, spanning 20 years of research, Professor Nicol proves that the birds are born with an understanding

of physics – and particularly structural engineering. This is demonstrated by experiments in which they showed more interest in a diagram of an object that could actually be built rather than one that defied the laws of physics.

Experiments also showed that very young chicks understand that an object that moves out of sight still exists. It takes human babies two years to grasp the key concept that out of sight does not mean out of existence. Chicks also show basic empathy and can plan ahead and exhibit self-control until the time is right. For instance, birds quickly learnt that if they waited longer to start eating food, they would be allowed access to it for longer. Further evidence of hen intelligence comes from tests showing that at just two weeks’ old, they can navigate using the sun, something that requires the creatures to take account of the height and position of the sun during the day.

Even newborn ducklings, according to a study in Science journal, challenge our idea of what it means to be a birdbrain.

Zoologists at the University of Oxford devised an experiment. 1-day-old ducklings were exposed to a pair of moving objects. The two objects were either the same or different in shape or colour. Then they

Communitisation bill for elementary education needs amendment

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n the beginning the communitisation programme covers all elementary schools in the rural areas of the State.

Emboldened by the success of the programme in the rural areas, it has been extended to the urban areas where Ward Education Committees (WEC) has been constituted. With the coverage of the urban schools the entire elementary education sector in the State comes under the ambit of communitisation. The Communitisation programme has also been gainfully dovetailed with the Sarva Shiksha Programme (SSA) and has become an ideal vehicle for its effective implementation since SSA is for universalization of elementary education.

However, literally speaking High schools does not come under the ambit of communitisation of elementary education in Nagaland unless the government enacts some new law or amend the existing communitisation Act 2002. Therefore, without some changes in this Act, the VECs are literally powerless as long as High school is concerned because through the act of communitisation of elementary education, VEC gets its power and functions which are given below: • Enforcement of “No work, no pay”.

• Improve Community participation.

• Strengthening of Parent Teachers Association.

• Stress on quality education.

• Dropout students are re-enrolled.

• Bogus teachers identified and weeded out.

However, with the implementation of RMSA scheme, many elementary schools have now been upgraded into High schools and with up gradation come appointment of RMSA teachers. And now another passage of confusion is born out of this over the extension of VECs power to GHS teachers because without legal sanction, VECs would be misusing their powers by taking action against a GHS staff appointed under RMSA for not being in duty. So the question is when will the Nagaland Legislative Assembly amend the communitisation bill and empowers VECs to utilize its powers and functions upon irregular High Schoolteachers also in an effective way?

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Violence for violence’s sake exposed each duckling to two entirely new pairs of moving objects. The researchers found that about 70 percent of the ducklings they studied preferred to move toward the pair of objects that had the same shape or colour relationship as the first objects they saw.

In other words, a duckling that was first shown two green spheres was more likely to move toward a pair of blue spheres than a mismatched pair of orange and violet spheres. Ducklings go through a rapid learning process, called imprinting, shortly after birth — it’s what allows them to identify and follow their mothers. These findings show that ducklings use abstract relationships between sensory inputs like colour, shape, sounds and smell to recognize their mothers – meaning that an animal baby can learn relationships between concepts without training.

When people want to

direct the attention of others, they naturally do so by pointing their hands/fingers.

Researchers, reporting in Current Biology, have shown that even baby elephants spontaneously, without any training, get the gist of human pointing and can use it as a cue for finding food. Elephants that were born or kept in captivity were the same as wild-born individuals when it came to following pointing gestures.

Scientists say it is possible that elephants may do something akin to pointing as a means of communicating with each other, using their long trunk.

Elephants do regularly make prominent trunk gestures and these motions may be “points.”

Foals can get up and gallop in the first minute of life.

Whale calves can instantly swim with their pod. Puppies understand social hierarchies within a few days of opening their eyes: “who’s moving up

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Youth: Blessings or curse for tomorrow lies in us

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s per the report of the United Nations, India rank first with the largest youth population in the world, infact which is a proud time for us, a time when our economy is in a crucial stage. Young people are the innovators, creators, builders and leaders of the future (tomorrow-as we often refer to). In this largest youth population country we the young Nagas also represent a portion and we are a part of it, a part of that strength. We will be the pillars of our government, our churches and societies and that leadership will be determined on how young people act and live today. We cannot expect a better tomorrow if we are messing today be it in political field or any other. We will be who we are today.

Nagas as we all can see it and hear everyday are in chaos and everything seems wrong if we look around. Nothing seems to be in its proper track. To name a few which are basic to our modern life are in a way denied.

For instance, are there any good roads in Nagaland where you and I can travel without hitting your head on the roof of your car? Is there any place in Nagaland where you can at least charge you cell phone up to 10% without being disturbed by electricity?

Is there any government office where corruption doesn’t exist? Can we really find a true political leader who truly cares for the people?

Here I do not intend to generalize the whole issue(s) rather to provoke every right thinking citizen to ponder upon those pertinent issues that threats the very existence of our society and which hampers the growth of our State.

Social media is playing a vital role in educating and sensitizing about the happenings of our state which is appreciated.

However, many turn to be just a mouth piece and an empty vessel in barking aimlessly without giving an iota of praxis; they become just the social media doers/speakers and so it don’t happen in the real world. And those people will never change the world which they proudly shout at in the virtual reality world.

Today, with the issues and awareness being circulated through printed media as well as social networking, many young people are raising their voice be it in political, churches, educational institutions or in any other field where transparency and sincerity is neglected even to the extent of lies turning to truth and vice-versa. Everything that happens in Nagaland looks to be unseemly and our souls

cries day and night thinking as to what and where it went wrong. We proudly talk about our fore parents who were honest, truthful and having a sense of community first instead of me/I first but today everybody seems to be lost and blinded with greediness and SELF has been the dominant and foremost priority for every individual and thence corruption which we talk so much starts then and there.

We blame the politicians for the bad road, electricity and lack of basic facilities for the people and the politicians blame us (the common people) for the money we took in terms of tens of thousands during election and hence the blame game goes on. We need to pause for a moment and ask ourself who is to be blamed? Them, us or we? Can we really solve our today’s problem/corruption by blaming the others? Then where to we start? Let us quit this blame game and work for a common good be it the politicians, bureaucrats, church leaders or the common people.

Young people has a greater task ahead of us in cleansing this mess that burdens our society to the core and that task is to genuinely with courage raise our voice together against any corrupt leader(s) or to any corruption which are visibly hidden in our society. Our strength in standing for truth will bear good fruits tomorrow but if we are complacent in our own comfort zone and be still since something does not affect you/us as of now then it will bounce back to you/us sooner or later with regrettable outcome.

There is hope for tomorrow in the young people- a hope with no back door appointments, a hope of not taking money during election, a hope where politicians and bureaucrats are transparent in their work with commitment working for the people and not for his/her kins alone, a hope where we can travel in good road, a hope with good basic facilities for the people, a hope where you and I don’t have to buy a job but compete, a hope where tribal-ism does not poke in every issues, a hope where there is no extra taxation being levied even before a business is established and a hope where young people toil with sweats for their lives. Let us fight for a better Nagaland, a place where you and I will proudly say that I am a Naga. Let us end this blame game and corruption and root it out from our society once and for all for a brighter and better Nagaland. God bless my Nagaland. Kuknalim.

N. Imtitoshi Longkumer, Ungma

A light in the dark

magine if you treated a common cold like as if it were AIDS. Consider how the world will be then for the infected. Well then consider this, our society treats people with mental illness as if they have Aids or some taboo disease. How much help does this attitude lend to the concerned patients especially when social aspects are also a major cause of it.

No one is immune to mental illness. Depression and Anxiety being the most common can happen to just about anyone. It is not a question of weakness under any circumstance and should not be treated as such.

The causes can vary from addictions to phobias to just about our basic attitudes. From life events and circumstances to daily basics like sleep and diet.

So tell me who is immune to all these situations? Everybody and just about anyone can break down, superman only exists in fantasy.

Our Naga society has its

or down the social ladder, and who is sleeping with whom.”

What is animal intelligence? Life has taught me that the answers are irrelevant: it is the questions that are important. A new book called “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?” by Frans de Waal argues that the mental powers of animals are far more complex than often generally assumed. Many scientists have been asking the wrong questions about animal intelligence, blaming the creature in the cage for poor test results when it’s the person in the lab coat who is flawed.

It’s a mistake to compare animal intelligence to that of humans instead of seeing it on its own terms, he writes. The Clark’s nutcracker, a bird, can remember exactly where it put many of the 20,000 pine nuts it buries each year — but people forget where they put their car keys all the time.

Young bees can solve complex mathematical problems which keep computers busy for days, researchers from the School of Biological Sciences, University of London have shown. The tiny insects are able to calculate the shortest possible route between flowers discovered in random order.

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fair share of alcoholism and addiction related anxiety and depression. We may be the cause of our own situation but life and God offers us the chance to get out of it. So who are we to deny the sufferers every help they need.

One big deed our Naga society can do for no one but itself is to understand these basic mental illnesses. Treating mental illness as if it were a dreaded disease or something of shame does not help the sufferer in any way, fact is it can act as a catalyst to enhance the illness.

Science offers us more than a helping hand to cope and get over the illness and God gave us this light in the dark.

Nagaland does not have many Psychiatrists which is alarming considering the age we live in. Our tryst with alcoholism and drugs does not see any decline. New diseases are discovered every now and then. Cancer is like an epidemic now than before. Uncountable environments are creeping up

suggesting the need for more Psychiatrists. I also call them a light in the dark for that’s what they literally are. Dr.C.Kezo of Dimapur is one such light in the dark.

As far as Psychiatrists are concerned he is as good as they come. You do not have to run to the modern cities to meet one. Let aside his very nominal charges as compared to the cities he updates himself regularly by attending seminars and meets every now and then.

Thus helping himself to help us even better.

I hope the Medical authorities give more attention to the need for more Doctors in this field. Moreover I sincerely hope society at large change their views on mental illness.

When was ever there a shame in taking Paracetamol for a fever so why should there be for taking antidepressants for depression. There is no shame in being human.

Ayeto Ayemi, Fine Things, Dimapur.

volves finding the shortest route that allows a travelling salesman to call at all the locations he has to visit.

Computers solve the problem by comparing the length of all possible routes and choosing the one that is shortest. Bees manage to reach the same solution. When researchers showed them a bunch of artificially controlled flowers, the foraging bees took one look at the place and were instantly able to figure out the shortest route between them After exploring the location of the flowers, bees quickly learned to fly the best route for saving time and energy.

The author says that chimpanzees might do better at cognition studies if somebody tickled them first, rather than scaring them by separating them from their parents. And the same applies to rats and fish. If you really wanted to know, signs of animal intelligence are all around you.

When you eat and abuse an animal you are really eating someone as bright- if not brighter – than you. The only thing that makes the animal “stupider” is that it refuses to learn violence for violence’s sake – something that a human child is taught in its infancy by watching its parents be cruel to the rest of the world.

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Rejoinder to ‘Negligence of Rajbari’ (From previous issue) 10. Keeping in view the historical records, a democratic tradition was introduced in Dimapur by the ancestors of indigenous inhabitant Kachari tribe during their time to work jointly and play a supportive role of watch dog through a committee to protect the stake of Kacharis in the Kachari Rajbari and to render voluntary help and cooperation to the Archaeological Survey of India for the cause of protection and preservation of the national monument. The said democratic tradition was loyally followed and continued by their descendants till today.

11. As per our record, the historical site of the Somalis ruins is not found at the Archeological site of Dimapur ruins.

Coming back to the topic of negligence of Rajbari and looking at the deplorable scenery at Kachari Rajbari site due to negligence and apathy of the concerned authorities, we have understand that it is quite natural for any sane person to feel very upset and unhappy. Therefore the sentiment and concern shown by Nandita Gorlosa, President, Dimasa Youth Forum for protection and preservation of the national monument is quite natural and justified from our point of view however we would like to request the President D.Y.F. to take note of the above said records besides their own information on the subject matter when personal comments are made through media on the matter of Kachari Rajbari by exercising democratic or fundamental right to expression. We always welcome constructive suggestion from anyone including the President, D.Y.F. to contribute to improve the existing condition of the national monument at Dimapur Archeological site (Kachari Rajbari).

Further, so far the historical records reveal, the Kachari kingdom was not a small village. It was a vast kingdom and the subject under the domain of Kachari kings were said to be many ethnic communities and tribes etc.

Therefore, in view of the above said, it is our fervent appeal to all, particularly the Kacharis living in Nagaland, Assam and beyond to desist from use of objectionable words and acts to refer to Kachari Rajbari at Dimapur, which may adversely affect the historical honor and existence of the national monument (Dimapur ruins or Kachari Rajbari) and harm the image of Kacharis. Further, in our humble opinion, it may also adversely affect the age old harmonious relationships that exist among all Kachari brothers and sisters in Nagaland, Assam and beyond and benefit none with good and positive productive results.

(Concluded) Suman Mech, General Secretary, Kachari Rajbari Preservation Committee, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Rengma Hoho demand for district

Sir,

In 1963 Nagaland was granted statehood and Nagaland government became a father of the state. The father had 12 sons. From 1963-2016 it has been 53 years of statehood. Within this span of time government of Nagaland, the father had established his 11 older sons their homes and upgraded their districts. But the 12th youngest son has still not been established till date. The youngest son is lamenting.

If the youngest son is omitted and not established then there will always be murmuring and complaints against the father. He will not obey nor respect his father. In this case, the family will have no peace as there would always be disturbances, whereby the family would fall and would not be able to stand strong.

It is a well known fact that from time immemorial, Rengma tribe is also one of the indigenous tribe of Nagaland from the very beginning. Therefore Rengma Hoho has become restless and demanding for upgradation to district from sub-division as their legitimate right. If this is denied then they would resort to agitation as is well known by all that agitation is not a good sign. It would result in law and order problem as national highway passes through Tseminyu sub-division in Nagaland. Therefore people in general and government in particular would face untold hardships. Who is to be blamed?

Nothing in impossible with the government of Nagaland which is like second to God except to obtain one’s salvation. Therefore, government should look into the demand of the Rengma people seriously and solve the problem before it goes out of control. No government can stay secure for long without peoples’ cooperation.

It is not for the writer to put forth this suggestion and he is not against or for anybody. However, seeing the legitimate demand of the Rengma people, the writer as a senior citizen appeals the government to seriously take stock of the situation.

Rikhyo Kikon Lotha, senior citizen

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 tuesday, august 30, 2016

Patients to give feedback about services at hospitals

Tirupati/New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): From now on, patients visiting government hospitals will be able to give their feedback on the quality of services at the facility including cleanliness.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda today launched “Mera Aspataal” (My Hospital) initiative which aims at empowering the patients by seeking their views on quality of experience in a public healthcare facility.

“Patient satisfaction is the ultimate test for assessing quality of services, provided by a healthcare facility. To further build upon the gains so far, we are now making a paradigm shift and expanding the programmes from grassroots upwards to build the continuity of care,” Nadda said while launching the new initiative.

T h e i n i t i a t i ve w a s launched at the third National Summit on ‘Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Facilities’ at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.

Nadda said that for any innovation one must think of scale, skill and speed as has been stressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based Patient Satisfaction System (PSS) which was launched for public and government empanelled private hospitals will have a multichannel approach to collect patients’ feedback like web portal, mobile application, SMS and Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS).

“I am sure that ‘Mera Aspataal’, together with the Kayakalp awards, as part of ‘Swacchata Abhiyaan’ will spur the states in a spirit of friendly competition to get highest ratings for all their facilities,” Nadda said.

According to officials, the feedback collected from the patients will be recorded

and factored in while star rating the hospitals.

Nadda said that his Ministry has launched the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matriva Abhiyan (PMSMA) to provide fixed day assured quality ANC services to pregnant women on the ninth day of every month across the country.

“These services will be provided by obstetricians and physicians. A key pillar of this programme is voluntary partnership of private doctors.

“The Prime Minster has appealed to the private sector to join in and contribute their services for providing antenatal care to poor pregnant women,” Nadda said.

Noting that “persistent and intensive” focus on maternal and child health has yielded dividends, Nadda said that besides sustaining the country’s polio-free status, India has successfully validated Maternal and Neonatal tetanus elimination in May 2015, well before the global target.

“What is noteworthy is that India’s Under-5 Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Ratio declined at a higher pace than global average,” he said.

Bomb blast at Manipur NPF MLA’s residence; no casualty Correspondent

IMPHAL, Aug 29: A powerful bomb exploded at the residence of “resigned” Manipur NPF MLA, Samuel Risom in Imphal’s Dewlaland on Monday midnight. No casualty was reported in the blast. However, a car parked at the front courtyard and window panes of the house were damaged by the impact of the blast.

Police said it was a Chinese make hand grenade that exploded. No militant group has claimed responsibility of the attack.

Samuel Risom (45), who was elected from Ukhrul assembly constituency in 2012, had reportedly tendered his resignation as an MLA along with three other NPF MLAs. According to reports, the MLAs submitted their resignation as a mark of protest against the passing of the three bills by Manipur Assembly. However, it was reported that the Speaker was yet to accept their resignations.

Meanwhile, Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) said that the disunity among the Naga tribes was increasing. In a statement MNPF assistant publicity secretary Thomas Numai alleged that in the name of solving Naga issue, NSCN (I-M) has been interfering in the elections

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Organizations condole late Rangtalak’s demise lences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

LR class –I Contractors Association: LothaRengma Class- I Contractors Association has conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family of late Rangtalak and shared their sorrow and prayed that God Almighty would grant the solace and perseverance at this time of grief and also

prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

NPF central women wing: NPF central women wing in a condolence message described late Rangtalak Rangkau as a “humble leader” who has immensely contributed towards the society.

NPF central women wing further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): Celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements can be jailed for up to five years and face a fine of Rs 50 lakh under a new draft law, which will be taken up by a group of ministers tomorrow. The Centre in August last year had introduced the Consumer Protection Bill 2015, in Lok Sabha, to repeal the 30 -yearold Consumer Protection Act. A Parliamentary Standing Committee submitted its recommendations in April.

After studying the panel’s report, the Consumer Affairs Ministry has accepted some key recommendations such as provisions for fixing liability on celebrities and stringent punishment for adulteration, among others. According to sources, the Department of Consumer Affairs has received comments from other ministries on the draft law. Almost all the ministries are in agreement on the proposed provision to impose hefty penalty and imprisonment to celebrities endorsing misleading advertisements as well as those involved in adulteration. A group of ministers, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the changes proposed by the Consumer Affairs Ministry in the draft law before placing it for the Cabinet approval.

DIMAPUR: Tobu-MopongLongching Area Joint Committee (TMLAJC) for NH 702 & 702 B has appealed to Konyak Union (KU) to immediately withdraw the petition submitted to the Nagaland Minister of National Highways on June 15 asking for re-mapping of NH 702 on or before August 31, 2016.

In a letter addressed to the president Konyak Union, the committee convener Aknyu Konyak, co-convener A.M. Kaiba Konyak and secretary Hongnaw H.A Konyak warned that the committee would withdraw support to the Konyak union if it failed to withdraw the application.

The committee expressed dismay over the action of the KU for partially diverting NH 702 to Aopao junction/Aopao Changle and “inconsiderately” neglecting the total diversion destabilizing and unfair treatment to the people of the aforementioned areas.

The committee appreciated the effort of the KU to integrate the Konyaks and

Gov, others condole Rev. Bizo’s demise

(From p-1) CNSC: Concerned Naga Senior Citizens (CNSC) has expressed deep sadness over the sudden demise of its member, Rev. L. Bizo. CNSC in a condolence message described late Rev. Bizo as a man of great wisdom who was far sighted and steadfast, believing in the right cause.

With his vast working experience in various fields, CNSC said late Rev. Bizo was a guiding figure in the organization. With his demise, CNSC said it has suffered a great lost and the vacuum caused would take years to be filled.

The members prayed to the almighty God to grant solace to the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in peace.

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its land through all positive means in the past. However, the committee said to its utter surprise, it was learnt that NH 702 and NH 702 B approved by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have been “put under the uncertainty with arbitrary action by means of insisting to partially divert the NH.702 to Aopao junction/Aopao Changle and inconsiderately neglecting the total diversion of NH.702B to Mokokchung District.”

In the light of the above, the committee urged the KU to immediately withdraw the petition and to vehemently pursue for the retention of the diverted NH.702B as per the original DPR. The committee cautioned that failing to act positively on the above subjects, the 34 villages and five administrative headquarters under three KU Branch would move for a non-cooperation against the Apex KU as per the resolution Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with (c) Clause I,II,III adopted on President Elect of the UNGA, Peter Thomson during August 24, 2016. a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

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DIMAPUR: Police Headquarters (PHQ), Kohima based cyber crime police station, which was established recently, has informed that in the past two weeks, at least six mobile phones have been recovered based on complaints received from the public.

With mobile loss or theft fast becoming a regular affair owing to the increasing penetration of Information Technology into the society, the Nagaland police have cautioned against receiving/ buying or using stolen mobile phones, which is an offence under the Indian Penal Code, let alone stealing of them, stated a DIPR report.

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (Agencies): Speaking for the first time on the Scorpene submarine data leak, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said the service was taking the leak very seriously.

“Have viewed the leak of the Scorpene data very seriously. Wwe have asked DCNS to launch an urgent investigation. We have ourselves set up a high level committee to investigate into this.

Based on the report of the committee, we will see what mitigation measures need to be taken,” he told reporters outside the South Block on Monday.

Meanwhile, French submarine manufacturer DCNS is expected to file a petition in an Australian court on Monday to prevent The Australian newspaper from making public any more information from 22,400 pages of classified data.

The newspaper, which was putting up redacted documents on its website, had Khar Baptist Church associate pastor women, Tajenlemla stated last week that it would Walling being ordained as reverend by ABAM on August release the weapon details on 26 at Khar Baptist Church.

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to elect candidates projected by the outfit. MNPF further cautioned that if the NSCN (I-M) was indulged in threatening other political parties, candidates and their workers, it would also use force against such political parties, candidates and their workers.

NPF condemns: Naga People’s Front has condemned the dastardly and barbaric act of unidentified miscreants who lobbed a powerful explosive at the residence of NPF MLA Samuel Risom and NPF Manipur State Unit office, situated at Dewlaland, Imphal, causing damage to properties and breach of tranquil in the vicinity.

NPF in a press note stated that such kind of lawless and excessive social menace must be curbed with utmost austerity by concerned authorities. It further said stringent measures should be affected to root out all such evil designed lawlessness, and that people be allowed to toil in peace.

While condemning the shameful, atrocious act, NPF demanded that, under no circumstances, such senseless acts of threat to the people be viewed complacently. It further appealed the concern authority to expedite immediate befitting action and provide impartial security.

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DIMAPUR: Rengma Hoho has mourned the demise of late Rangtalak Rangkau, elder brother of chief minister T.R. Zeliang. In a condolence note, Hoho has described late Rangtalak Rangkau as a “committed”, “dedicated” and God fearing leader who had worked tirelessly in different capacities for the peace and unity of Zeliangrong. Rengma Hoho further conveyed condo-

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That my name is Satjangul Singson, in some documents my name is recorded as S. N. Singson and in some documents my name is recorded as S. Singson. However, today, in the honourable court of District Magistrate Phek, I declare that S. N. Singson and S. Singson refer to one the same person that is Satjangul Singson.

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Deponent That solemnly affirmed and declared by the deponent before me in my court today on this 26th Aug 2016.

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order to give impetus to the bilateral trade,” Pritzker noted.

Jaitley, on his part, expressed India’s interest in increasing the bilateral trade and said most concerns between the two countries have been either resolved or narrowed down to a large extent.

CEOs of various Indian companies are in constant dialogue with their US counterparts for increased trade and investment among the two, he said.

The Indo-US trade stood at USD 109 billion last year.

Going further, Jaitley said the GST Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament unanimously earlier this month.

He said eight states have already approved the Bill and hoped that the remaining will follow suit and the desired number of state ratifications can come in early next month.

Jaitley also spoke of the creation of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in which various USbased insurance, pension and endowment funds can invest, especially in the infrastructure sector that has great potential in India.

the statement said.

In the half-yearly plan, customers can enjoy 1GB 4G/3G recharges for just Rs 99 over a period of six months.

“With these innovative packs, we are redefining the value proposition on our data packs and allowing our custom-

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): Seeking US investment in the Rs 40,000-crore NIIF, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said there is need to further increase bilateral trade between the two countries.

US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, in her meeting with Jaitley, too said the US wants to institutionalise the trade relations between the two countries to give it an impetus. There is “a great potential to increase the bilateral trade among the two nations”, she said.

During the meeting, Jaitley drove home the point that many Indian states are growing at 10-11 per cent and offer opportunity for US investment.

“Both the leaders discussed issues relating to bilateral trade and measures to increase the trade,” said a finance ministry statement.

Appreciating the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill by Parliament, Pritzker hoped that it will boost economic activities in India.

“The trade dialogue by the state chief ministers with different US authorities can be given a structured shape in

N e w D e l h i , Au g 2 9 (IANS): In order to bring down the cost of internet usage for its prepaid users, Bharti Airtel has announced two internet packs, a company statement said here on Monday.

The telecom services provider is now offering a yearly plan for Rs 1,498 and a halfyearly plan for Rs 748, which provide 1GB 4G/3G data with a validity of 28 days and 1GB 4G/3G data packs at nominal prices subsequently. “(In the yearly plan) the customer can enjoy 1GB 4G/3G recharges for just Rs 51 over a period of 12 months. There is no limit on the number of recharges during the period and higher the number of recharges the more value a customer gets,”

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of Jio premium apps such as JioPlay, JioOnDemand, JioBeats, JioMags, JioXpressNews, JioDrive, JioSecurity, and JioMoney.

Jio Preview offer is part of the test phase of Jio services, initially launched for employees and later extended to family and friends, partners, and vendors.

The offer has been progressively opened up for LYF smartphone users, users of Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Asus, Micromax, Yu, TCL, Alcatel, Gionee, Karbon, Xolo and Lava 4G smartphones,.

Jio preview offer is also available with JioFi (the Wi-Fi hotspot device) at Reliance Digital, Digital Xpress, and Digital Xpress Mini stores and select other retail outlets.

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D i m a p u r , Au g 2 9 (NPN): Jio preview offer is now opened for customers of all 4G smartphones from three more brands– Sony, Videocon and Sansui.

With the addition of these brands, the Jio preview offer is now available with 4G smartphones of 16 different brands making 4G-LTE a reality for many more customers and bringing Jio closer to its dream of ushering a digital revolution in the country.

Users of all 4G smartphones from the brands mentioned above can avail the Jio preview offer at all Reliance Digital stores (Including Digital Xpress and Digital Xpress Mini), and select other smartphone retail stores across the country.

Customers can get the Jio SIM upon submitting their KYC documents at the time of purchase of their smartphones.

As per the offer, customers can enjoy unlimited access to Jio services for 90 days from the activation of Jio SIM. Jio’s 4G-LTE services include unlimited HD voice calls and video calls, unlimited SMS, unlimited high-speed data and a host

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may likely trend upwards and counterbalance the benefit of the expected easing of food inflation,” it said.

RBI said it is also important to take note of impact of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s award on the future trajectory of headline inflation. The largest effects are expected to emanate from increased house rent allowance in the Consumer Price Index, which may push up retail inflation, which shot up to nearly 2-year high of 6.07 in July.

RBI said he commitment of the central government to the path of fiscal consolidation in 2016-17 has enhanced the credibility of fiscal policy, which will, in turn, help in anchoring inflation expectations and in improving the business environment, including by fostering credibility among international investors.

A conducive environment has also been created through appropriate incentives or penalties for states to renew their fiscal consolidation.

It said GST implementation will boost trade, investment and growth by reducing supply chain rigidities, encouraging scale economies, cutting down transportation and transaction costs, as also promoting efficiency gains.

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what brighter than the outcome for 2015-16,” RBI said.

While a durable pick-up in investment activity remains elusive, consumption will continue to provide the main support to aggregate demand and may receive a boost from the revival of rural demand in response to the above-normal and spatially well-distributed southwest monsoon as well as from the seventh pay commission’s award, it said.

Industrial activity has been in contraction mode in the early months of 2016-17, pulled down by manufacturing and looking ahead, no strong drivers are discernible at this juncture that could engineer a turnaround.

“Some support to industrial activity may, however, stem from the recent measures taken by the Government such as 100 per cent FDI in defence, civil aviation, pharmaceuticals and broadcasting,” RBI said.

The headline inflation, it said, is expected to trend towards the target of 5 per cent by the last quarter of the year, although at the current juncture, upside risks are prominent.

“If the current softness in crude prices proves to be transient and as the output gap continues to close, inflation excluding food and fuel

Airtel makes 3G, 4G data cheaper for prepaid users

Sony, Videocon & Sansui now partner Jio for 4G push

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Mumbai, Aug 29 (PTI): The near-term growth outlook for India seems brighter than last fiscal and the economy is likely to expand at 7.6 per cent in 2016-17, the Reserve Bank said today.

“Overall GVA (gross value added) growth is projected at 7.6 per cent in 2016-17, up from 7.2 per cent last year,” RBI said in its Annual Report 2015-16.

A better than anticipated agricultural performance and the possibility of allowances under the 7th Pay Commission’s award being paid out in the fourth quarter of 2016-17 provide upsides to this projection, it said.

On the other hand, a rise in the implicit GVA deflator, as Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation hardens, will operate as a statistical downside, RBI said.

The effects of Brexit on the Indian economy have been relatively muted, including the immediate impact on equity and foreign exchange markets, it added. Yet, in view of the linkages to the UK and the euro area, spillovers through trade, finance and expectations channels cannot be ruled out as events unfold, it said.

“Abstracting from these external shocks, the near-term domestic outlook appears some-

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Notary Zunheboto at District : Zunheboto

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-730/16/5216-17

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 26/8/2016

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Benthonlo -Vrs- Y. Kipenthung Ngullie resident of Purana Bazar 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 26/9/16.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Benthonlo Village /Town Block No. : Purana Bazar, Patta No. : 1364, Dag No. : 1174/1958, Area : 00-01-08 Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-731/16/5220-21

NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 26/8/2016

Notice is hereby given that Smti. Lily Gonmei 2. Shri. Gonghim Gonmei -Vrs- Smti. Peithung Kangten resident of Purana Bazar 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 26/9/16.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : 1. Lily Gonmei 2. Gonghim Gonmei Village /Town Block No. : 8, Patta No. : 643, Dag No. : 200/745, Area : 00B-02K-13 Ls. North : Sangtam, South : Y. Ao, East : R.K. Along Zeliang, West : Sunep Ao. DP-6459(A)

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

Singapore wages war on mosquitoes; Zika case rises

A public service announcement banner against the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, a carrier for the Zika virus, is seen at a residential block at Aljunied Crescent neighbourhood in Singapore.

breed in stagnant water that collects in construction sites, open space and homes.

It is also one of Asia’s cleanest cities but has a chronic problem with dengue fever, which is spread by the same Aedes mosquito that carries the Zika virus.

Singapore’s first reported case of Zika in May involved a man who had visited Sao Paulo in Brazil earlier in the year. But all of the latest cases involved local transmission.

The Straits Times newspaper quoted local doctor Tan Thai Keng, whose surgery reported four of the latest cases, as saying more women were visiting the clinic as news of the outbreak spread.

They included a pregnant 32-year-old.

“She wanted to find out whether she had the virus in her blood or not. So we took her blood here and sent it to the lab at Tan Tock Seng,” he said, referring to the main national hospital for communicable diseases.

Neighbouring countries took steps to prevent the spread of the disease from Singapore. Taiwan today issued a travel advisory for Singapore, urging travellers to watch out for mosquito bites and cautioning pregnant women and those planning to conceive to postpone trips to all areas with Zika cases.

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have also said health officers will closely monitor arrivals from Singapore, which was visited by 15 million people in 2015.

Highlight Kashmir issue at every intl fora: Hussain

Mamnoon Hussain Islamabad, Aug 29 (PTI): Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain today asked the newly elected president of PoK to “highlight the Kashmir issue at every international fora”. Felicitating President of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) Masood Khan here, Hussain said Pakistan will “continue its moral, political and diplomatic” support to Kashmiris for their right to self-determination.

He expressed hope Khan will “utilise his experiences and abilities to highlight the Kashmir issue at every international fora”. The development comes two days after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appointed 22 lawmakers as envoys, who would visit key world capitals to highlight alleged Indian atrocities in Kashmir.

He added that Pakistan strongly condemns the “brutal violence” of Indian security forces in Kashmir, Radio Pakistan reported. Khan thanked Hussain for his keen interest in the PoK affairs during the meeting that also discussed the overall situation of the region.

Singapore, Aug 29 (AFP): Singapore clinics today reported more Zika infections, bringing the suspected total to 50, as mosquito-fighting teams saturated the scene of the outbreak.

Inspectors from the National Environment Agency checking for mosquito-breeding sites visited homes in the eastern Aljunied Crescent district where 41 cases - mostly foreign workers at a condominium construction project - have been confirmed.

Nearly all have recovered but nine more suspected cases of Zika virus infection - both citizens and foreign workers - were reported today by two community clinics, local media said. These cases were also in Aljunied.

“It’s quite frightening because I thought Zika is something happening on the other side of the world. But now it’s right here in my neighbourhood,” customer service manager Josephine Kwan, who lives in the affected suburb, told AFP. Zika causes only mild symptoms for most people, such as fever and a rash, and has been detected in 58 countries particularly Brazil.

But in pregnant women, it can cause microcephaly, a deformation in which babies are born with abnormally small brains and heads.

Singapore, despite the highest health care standards in Southeast Asia, is a densely populated tropical island with frequent rain. Mosquitoes

Pak SC upholds military courts ruling on terrorists

Bangladesh police kills JMB commander involved in temple attack

Islamabad, Aug 29 (PTI): Pakistan’s Supreme Court today dismissed appeals of at least 16 terrorists, including those convicted for the Peshawar school carnage and sentenced to death, by the special military courts, the first time the apex court has ruled on the legality of cases tried by the army.

The Supreme Court in its 182-page decision ruled the appellants had not proved that the military violated their constitutional rights or failed to follow procedure.

The decision is major blow to lawyers and civil society activists who had been struggling to reverse the convictions by the military courts.

A f ive - m e m b e r f u l l bench, headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, had reserved judgement on the appeals of the convicts on June 20.

The terrorists were convicted for the involvement in the Army Public School Attack in Peshawar, Parade Line bombing in Rawalpindi, the Bannu jailbreak and attacks on army convoys and installations.

They were tried by special military courts set up after Peshawar school attack for speedy trial of rebels.

It is not known when they were convicted and where the trial was held as such courts work at secret places due to security issues.

Dhaka, Aug 29 (PTI): Bangladesh police today shot dead a commander of outlawed militant outfit Jamaat-ulMujahideen, who was involved in an attack on a temple and a bid to kill an Italian priest last year, along with his aide during a raid on their hideout.

The two militants of the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were killed in a shootout with police in Bogra district’s Sherpur Upazila at around 4 AM. Khalid Hasan alias Badar Mama, 30, of Chapainawabganj, was JMB’s northern region military wing commander.

The other was identified as Ripon, 25, of Rajshahi.

The gunfight broke out between the police and militants after police raided the area following a tip-off. “Sensing police presence, the militants started firing. Police returned fire. Two persons were injured in the gunbattle,” Bogra’s Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police Gaziur Rahman was quoted as saying by bdnews24. com. The two were taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them brought dead.

Two police officers were also injured in the shootout.

He said Khalid was involved in an attempt to murder case of Italian priest Piero Parolari and an attack at Kantajew Temple in Dinajpur last year, according to the report.

Ripon was involved in a meeting which plotted the murder of Rajshahi Univer-

17-yr old arrested for hacking SL president’s website Colombo, Aug 29 (PTI): A 17-year-old schoolboy from Sri Lanka’s central provincial town of Kadugannawa was today arrested on charges that he had hacked into President Maithripala Sirisena’s official website.

The arrest was made following a complaint by the presidential media division, police said.

The website was hacked two days in a row, on Thursday and Friday. The website went offline after the second attack.

Soon after the incident, the CID was tasked with carrying out the investigation with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team, local media reported.

Presidential media officials said the first attack occurred on Thursday evening, when hackers attacked the site and posted a message in Sinhala.

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sity’s English professor A F M Rezaul Karim Siddiquee who was hacked to death in April while he was on his way to the university, he said.

“That meeting was attended by Khalid, ‘Bike Hasan’, who was killed in a crossfire in Rajshahi, and ‘Badhon’, the militant who was killed in the raid that ended the siege at Gulshan’s Holey Artisan Bakery,” Rahman said.

At least 10 people were injured in December last year when unidentified assailants

hurled three crude bombs inside the premises of a temple in northern Bangladesh where over 5,000 people had gathered for a show to mark a Hindu festival. In July, five gunmen stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery and murdered 22 people including an Indian girl.

Today’s incident occurred two days after police killed Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury, the mastermind of Bangladesh’s worst terror attack at a cafe here that claimed 22 lives including of an Indian girl.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE SUB-DIVISIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER KOHIMA : NAGALAND

REJOINDER

This is a rejoinder to the News item “GPS Kohima Teachers boycott classes in protest against salary deduction” which was published in the daily Eastern Mirror on 4th August 2016 wherein I, the SDEO Kohima had been wrongly accused of deducting some Teachers Salary into my personal Account is ruthlessly false and highly misleading. No doubt, I have imposed “No Work, No Pay” and deducted some teachers salary to office Account on 2nd August 2016, under Govt. Rules and Provisions. However with a strong plea from the teachers and also assurance that they will never violate the Education Department’s academic calendar in future, hence in good understanding the deducted amount has been remitted to their VEC/WEC Accounts on 3rd August 2016 respectively.

Therefore the undersigned is clarifying the matter to the public that in no way the teacher's salary were being deducted to the personal Account.

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Brussels crime lab attacked to ‘destroy evidence’ Brussels, Aug 29 (AFP): Attackers rammed a car through the gates of Belgium’s national crime laboratory today in Brussels and then started a fire in what officials said may have been an attempt to destroy evidence.

Five people were arrested nearby but later released, while prosecutors said there was no confirmed link to terrorism so far. No one was injured in the fire or by a large explosion which shook houses nearby.

The incident comes as Belgium remains on high alert following suicide attacks on the capital’s airport and metro system in March which were claimed by the Islamic State group. “This location was not chosen randomly,” said Ine Van Wymersch, a spokesman for the Brussels prosecutor’s office, adding that the institute deals with “sensitive information in connection with several ongoing cases.”

Prosecutors had opened a investigation into “deliberate arson of a building and damage by explosion”, while bomb disposal experts attended the scene.

“The possibility of a terrorist act is not confirmed.

It goes without saying that several individuals may have wanted to destroy evidence related to their legal cases,”

A burnt car used to ram into the National Institute for Criminalistics and Criminology in Belgium is removed from the site near Brussels.

Van Wymersch added.

She said that “several attackers forced their way into the institute using their car and were able to attack the building” and had apparently deliberately targeted the wing where the laboratories are located. The incident happened in the early hours today at the national criminology institute in Neder-Over-Hembeek, a northern suburb of Brussels, and near the famed Atomium tourist attraction.

Part of the building was scorched and burned out, an AFP reporter saw, while a

The institute is part of Belgium’s federal justice system. Among its tasks is carrying out forensic analysis for criminal cases.

Belgium has been on high alert after suicide bombers struck Brussels airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters on March 22, killing 32 people.

Th o s e a tt a c ks we r e claimed by the Islamic State group, which controls large areas of territory in Iraq and Syria and has claimed numerous terror attacks in Europe in recent months.

Brussels crime lab attacked, five arrested Brussels, Aug 29 (AFP): Several attackers rammed a car through the gates of Belgium’s national crime laboratory today in Brussels and then started a fire in what prosecutors said may have been an attempt to destroy evidence.

Five people were arrested nearby and are being questioned, but there is no confirmed link to terrorism so far. No one was injured in the fire or by a large explosion which shook houses nearby, the city’s prosecutors said.

The incident comes as Belgium remains on high alert following suicide attacks on the city’s airport and metro in March which were claimed by the Islamic State group.

“Several attackers forced their way into the institute using their car and were able to attack the building,” said Ine Van Wymersch, a spokesman for the Brussels

prosecutor’s office.

“The possibility of a terrorist act is not confirmed. It goes without saying that several individuals may have wanted to destroy evidence related to their legal cases.”

The incident happened in the early hours Monday at the national criminology institute in Neder-Over-Hembeek, a northern suburb of Brussels, and near the famed Atomium tourist attraction.

Part of the building was scorched and burned out, an AFP reporter saw, while a burned out car was lifted from the scene by a crane.

Van Wymersch said the crime lab, which gathers and analyses evidence, “was not chosen by chance. It is an important part of the justice department and deals with sensitive information in connection with several ongoing cases.”

OFFICE OF THE

ALL NAGALAND P.W.D. FIELD WORKER’S ASSOCIATION NOTIFICATION

The undersigned is constrained to bring to the notice of all concerned that certain specific irregularities have become evident with regard to collection of ROP deductions made during December 2015 from W/C employees of 21 (twenty one) Divisions under Road & Bridges and 7 (Seven) Divisions under Housing.

Also, membership fees collected from W/C employees of 26 (twenty six) Division under Road Bridges and 7 (Seven) Divisions under Housing from 2010 to 2016 are yet to be accounted for by the Audit Committee.

The General Secretary of ANPWDFWA, Shri. K. Atovi Awomi, who had received all the collection as stated above, is hereby directed to submit detailed accounts either to the President, ANPWDFAW or to Shri. Tali, Advocate within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of publication of this notification for submission to the Audit Committee for adult.

The respective Division unit President are also directed to submit copies of all receipt challans to the undersigned accordingly.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL , GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL PFUTSERO, PHEK : NAGALAND AC K N O W L E D G E M E N T The GHSS Pfutsero would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the following for the support during the conduct of the 55th Annual Sports Week from 23rd -27th August 2016.

1. The Chief Guest Shri. Wonthungo Tsopoe, Addl. Director (HOD) School Education.

2. Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero.

3. Shri. Manoj Kumar IPS, SDPO Pfutsero.

4. The Post Commander 9 Assam Rifle Pfutsero.

5. The Senior Medical Officer, Pfutsero.

6. Smt. Nuvotsolu, SDEO Pfutsero 7. Dr. Meyielhi Kapfo, M.O Zuketsa PHC. 8. The School Managing Board Members 9. The Pfutsero Town Welfare Forum 10. The Head of Schools/Institutions Pfutsero Town.

11. Mr. Senopelo, SIS Pfutsero 12. Mr. Deko Chiero & family.

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TRONGAR UNION KOHIMA MUNGMUNG THUPCHEH

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burned out car was lifted from the scene by a crane.

Fire service spokesman Pierre Meys said there was an “extremely powerful” explosion, adding: “Windows of the lab were blown out dozens of metres away.”

He said about 30 firefighters were at the scene at around 3:00am (0100 GMT) fighting the blaze.

A young woman living in the neighbourhood said the explosion woke her up.

“It made the house shake,” she told AFP, asking not to be named.

Nyümong : 3rd Mungmung 2016 | Bekhyah : 10:00 A.M Müdum : Kuhpum ( Shri. S. Sejungmong, Sr. S.P SCRB, New Secretariat Colony, Kohima) Langnünung : Shri. S. Reopi Sangtam Advocate, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench 1. Müzeh dangkhidangnangnung : Mrs. Atongla Thepi 2. Mungmung Thupcheh Chechonung : Shri. T. Thsapongse President, Trongar Union Kohima 3. Khii Thsanung : i/c Lirola, Lerie Colony 4. Mungmung Adüzü : Shri. S. Sejungmong, Sr. S.P SCRB PHQ, Kohima 5. Longmi Khii : i/c L. Sethrichum 6. Athsüdah Bekhyah : 7. Akünyang Yuwa : Smti. Opangtula Dy. Development Commissioner, Planning & Coordination, Kohima 8. Thupcheh zika dangkhinung : Amülung MUNGMUNG THSÜDI DSUNUNG ALUMKEHNUNG YU 1. Kohimala liba Trongar suroh ngitsarüh ko ade Vakha lumlung yangchirü adümung Trongar Union Kohima nü künyangseh Tsiyohre.

2. Hiba thsüdila Trongar tsunyahrü apüm künyangseh tsiyohre.

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She said it was not yet clear how they started the fire.

Fire service spokesman Pierre Meys said there was an “extremely powerful” explosion, adding: “Windows of the lab were blown out dozens of metres away.”

He said about 30 firefighters were at the scene at around 3:00am fighting the blaze.

A young woman living in the neighborhood said she was awakened by the explosion. “It made the house shake,” she told AFP, asking not to be named.

The institute is part of Belgium’s federal justice system. Among its tasks is carrying out forensic analysis for criminal cases. Belgium has been high alert after suicide bombers struck Brussels airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters on March 22, killing 32 people.

OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA VILLAGE GAZETTED OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION P. KHEL UNIT, KOHIMA VILLAGE

FELICITATES

The office of the K.V.G.O.A., P. Khel Unit Kohima Village would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Mhachüvinuo Rutsa, Asst. Professor SASRD on receiving the ICAR award for her contribution towards breed registry of ‘TENYI VO’.

We further wish her more success in her future endeavours Dr. Ruokuohelie Rutsa Kevingulie Sote President General Secretary K.V.G.O.A., P. Khel Unit K.V.G.O.A., P. Khel Unit

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FELICITATION

We take immense pleasure in congratulating Shri. Y. Khetoi Shohe on being promoted to the post of Asst. Director, Khadi & Village Industries Commission (Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India).

We also wish him success on his new responsibility and pray that God continue to bless him in all his endeavours.

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Land & Building Project Committee Guwahati, Sumi Christian Fellowship

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The LODESTAR Mokokchung organized the 1st Miss Ao Nagaland on the 5th Aug. 2016 at Town Hall MKG with an aim to Promote our rich and distinct culture and to preserve our Language. We would especially like to thank Wt. ALEMLA Jamir Di Paola Chuchuyimpang (Designer) from Italy for her valuable contribution in showing her collection and also Wt AKALA Pongen Ungma Designer for evening gown. Lodestar would also like to congratulate the 1st Miss Ao Nagaland, winners and all contestants for being a part of this Mega event. We therefore at the outset, give glory to our almighty GOD for the success of the event and to all who have been part in this launching programme of the 1st Miss Ao Nagaland 2016.

We are also grateful to: 1. Avon New York, PC GARAGE Mkg, MpTv Mkg, Jus A Venue 2. Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, AKM 3. OKM, LKM, CKM, ASKT, JKM, TKM, ASUK, ASUD. 4. Temjen Imna Along Lkr, Chairman & MD REM Group (Chief Guest) 5. Shri T R Zeliang, Hon'ble Chief Minister Nagaland 6. Shri Nuklotoshi, Hon'ble Minister 7. Shri Merentoshi, Advisor to CM 8. Shri S I Jamir, Advisor Urban Development 9. Shri S Chuba Lkr, Parl. Secy.

10. Dr. Benjongliba Aier, Parl. Secy.

11. Shri Imtikumzuk, Deputy Speaker NLA 12. Smti Watienla Jamir, Director Horticulture 13. Smti Asangla Imti, Director YR& Sports 14. Shri Sushil Kumar Patel (IAS) DC Mkg 15. Shri Aotemsu, SP Mkg 16. Shri Alemtemshi Jamir (IAS) Rtd. Chief Secy.

17. All the Media from Mkg 18. All the sponsors & Donors Thank you all for your support and contribution. May God bless you abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, August 30, 2016

Mumbai mesmerised by Howey and Bamhum music planned by NEC and DoNER. The first edition of the festival was hosted by Meghalaya and held in Delhi.

Welcoming everyone to the festival, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema (L-R) Pocket Tools and Ambush performing at the opening ceremony of the ongoing 4th North East Zone Shooting Khandu said the event was Championship held at Bamunphukhuri-I, Dimapur, Monday. (NP) a great opportunity for the people of western India, especially Mumbai to know and understand about the cultures of Northeast India and a step towards national show: there won’t be voting the first time. integration.

The Dimapur audition in the show, professional vidChief Guest Rijiju asfor the show will be held on eography will done during the serted that the Center is giving September at hotel Saramati, various rounds, judges will be full attention to northeastern Dimapur, starting from 10 brought from metro cities, the region in infrastructural develparticipants will get special a.m. onwards. opment. He also assured that Fooding, lodging, make- performance chances at bana similar conglomeration of up and grooming of artistes galore desi karaoke.

North-East Students studying will be provided to the selected The winner of the event in Maharashtra would be arcontestant. will get a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh ranged in collaboration with The organizers have in- and a video telecast on VH1.

Maharashtra government in vited all the talented singers There will be subtitles awards November next. from the Northeast to partici- like best vocal, best perforTo a round of applause, pate in the show. mance etc and the winners will Maharashtra Education minSingers should sing either receive special gift hampers, ister Tawde announced that in Hindi or English only. recording projects etc. a nodal officer would be apFor online audition one Interested singers can pointed to oversee education DJ Music Production show on Doordarshan PPC may contact 9862-09-4672 or come for the audition or call related issues of NE students Team will be organiz- Kendra under the banner 9612-94-7394. up in the given number for studying in Maharashtra.

Special features of the other necessary instructions. ing a singing reality ‘Geet Zindagi Northeast’ for

‘Geet Zindagi Northeast’Dimapur auditions on Sep 10

Abiogenesis performing at Songs and Dances of North East 2016, Mumbai.

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biogenesis, the folk fusion band from Nagaland mesmerised the crowd with Naga Howey music and the Bamhum at the daylong festival on August 27 at CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Hall,Vashi, Mumbai. The festival showcased the northeast region and its rich

and vibrant culture – food, songs, dances, attires, etc. all in one platform.

Songs and Dances of North East 2016’ organized jointly by Government of Arunachal Pradesh and North East Council (NEC), Ministry of DoNER, Government of India.

Conceptualized and designed by NEC this event aims to bind together the diverse culture and heritage of the North East on a common platform and connect it with the rest of India. It began in the year 2015 and is held by rotation in different parts of the country as part of the series of events

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Interschool flower exhibition DK’s Entertainment Group continue with Street Shows cum cultural day held to conduct the street show which ofcourse was aimed at propagating peace and happiness to the people on the street irrespective of rich or poor, young and the old, black or white.

The event was voluntarily coordinated by Appe Kapfo including all the necessary arrangement for the success of the programme.

Union Christian School staff, Kalos organization and Pfütseromi village boys helped in the management.

Various local artistes and bands including Reckless X, Nite Sidewalks, Community Property, Young Hearts, Arcane Dreams, Decalogue, Kezia Semy, Elika Mero, Chenglem Arampam the Beat Box, Yieve and Vekhro-Kuza performed during the show.

DK’s EG will be heading to Peren and Mokokchung and will be covering the all districts of Nagaland under the same theme and spread the message of peace and harmony which is the urgent need of the hour.

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n interschool flower exhibition cum cultural day programme was held on August 24 at Yakang Pang (Morung) Yachem Village under Longleng district Nagaland. Students of Yachem and Noksosang Government Primary Schools

under SDEO Longleng took part the flower exhibition cum cultural day.

Village elders, church leaders, parents and wellwishers of both the villages attended the programme. The programme was led by Imsubenla, Chongmei Youth Pastor

theme, “Peace and Harmony Through Music”.

The event recorded the biggest crowd in all the shows so far numbering more than a

thousand.

DK’s EG voices its appreciation to the district administration and the town committee members for allowing the team

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YBC said invocation prayer and H. Alemkava chairman of Village Education Committee (VEC) Noksosang exhorted the gathering by emphasizing the importance of nurturing flowers and also to take important step towards the cultural development.

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he fifth ‘Saturday Night’ street show organized

by Desert King’s Entertainment group was held at Pfütsero town under the

Mark of Excellence

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Secretary, LYO Yemkameren

ALIBA BAPTIST CHURCH P.O. Mokokchung- 798601 B.P.O. Sabangya Nagaland : India

Officials of Shine Club along with the Nurses before distributing the food items to the patients of Dr. MM District Hospital and Mhondamo Memorial Hospital Wokha on 25th August 2016.

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F E L I C I TAT I O N

We the Kutsapo Village Council and Kutsapo Students' Union with immense pride and honour would like to congratulate Shri. VECHIPA VISE AIG (Adm) PHQ Kohima for having conferred to prestigious title Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.

We further wish good health and best of wishes in his future endeavour.

(ZASHEVEZO RHAKHO) Chairmen Kutsapo Village Council

(ER.VEKHOCHIYI) Finance Secretary Kutsapo Students' Union

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The LENGRIJAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION expresses gratitude and thanks to the following groups and individuals for their contribution during the One Day Penalty Shootout Tournament on 27th August 2016.

1st Prize 15,000 /- sponsored by MOLUNGTET SOCIETY LENGRIJAN, Shri. Lipok Pongen 5000/-, Lengrijan Village Council 2000/-, Pegasus Youth Organization 3000/-, Mr. Sungkhum Aier 1500/-, Mr. Alemkumzuk Jamir 2000/-

The Police Baptist Church (PBC) Wokha ‘Worker’s Leadership Seminar’ was held on 27th Aug 2016 with Rev. L. K. Tsanglao Missionary Atlarge, Mr. Abemo Jungio Assoc Pastor WTBC as Resource persons under the topic - Know your call, Leadership quality & duty, commitment and team building.

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The Aliba Baptist Church is deeply indebted to the Aliba Fellowship Dimapur for its good Samaritan project “Tantsü-Tambu Mission” (Old Aged Mission) which has been effectively ministering to the citizens of 80 years and above in our Church with various kinds of material benefits and spiritual guidance for the last 6 years.

A Medical Camp was organised on 27-8-16 under the same project in the village offering free medical check-up, medicine and gifts to 51 elderly people. In addition, as part of our Church Centenary year, Aliba citizens of 80 years and above residing outside the village have also been blessed with special gifts under the same Mission project.

It is the prayer of the Aliba Baptist Church that our abundant God will bless all the people who have blessed this good Samaritan project in various capacities. May God’s continual blessings be upon your life, family, job and society. “ …knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:58)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, august 30, 2016

Rakitic heads Barca to second Liga win Inter district badminton c’ship concludes

Rakitic is congratulated by his Barcelona team-mates after he found the back of the net to give his side a welcome advantage.

Barcelona, Aug 29 (Agencies): Barcelona continued their 100 per cent start to the new LaLiga season with a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at San Mames.

Ivan Rakitic’s headed first-half goal earned Barcelona a sixth consecutive league victory over Athletic, who are without a point after their first two games of the season.

Ernesto Valverde’s men

were attempting to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Sporting Gijon in the opening game of the season, but Barcelona got the better of them on a rainy night in Bilbao.

The result helped Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen banish the memory of a 4-0 defeat at San Mames in last season’s Spanish Supercup – a night when questions were raised about his suitability for

the club’s number one jersey.

The German will now compete with Jasper Cillessen, who arrived from Ajax last week, for the gloves following Claudio Bravo’s move to Manchester City.

One misplaced first-half pass aside, Ter Stegen came through the test and Barcelona’s steely defending and sumptuous attacking play ensured all three points went back with them

to Catalonia. Lionel Messi’s early break down the right wing launched a sweeping move that ended in Denis Suarez lofting a shot over the crossbar from the edge of the box as Barcelona started brightly.

But Athletic quickly dulled their visitors’ edge and a woeful pass out of the box from Ter Stegen allowed Benat to collect the ball and fire in a fierce shot, the keeper having to react quickly to block the effort with his arm.

Ter Stegen made amends shortly after, saving well from Inaki Williams when the tricky forward flashed the ball dangerously across the face of goal.

Barcelona were forced to play counter-attacking football and they did so adeptly, taking the lead after 21 minutes when Luis Suarez fed Arda Turan, who broke into the box and sent over a pin-point cross that Rakitic could not fail to score from with a close-range header.

Heavy rain in Bilbao slowed the pace of the game and Barcelona began to dominate possession and play flowing football, piecing together passing moves that left Athletic ball-watching. Samuel Umtiti fired a shot over the crossbar from a Messi free-kick, while at the other end Ter Stegen saved easily from Aritz Aduriz

and Benat, but the half ended with Barcelona in the ascendancy and Turan should have scored when he side-footed wide just before the break. Barcelona continued to threaten after half-time, and Luis Suarez teed up Messi for a shot that flashed within inches of Gorka Iraizoz’s post.

Moments later Sergi Roberto released Rakitic, who crossed to Luis Suarez and the Uruguayan volleyed just wide with only Iraizoz to beat.

Athletic introduced midfielder Raul Garcia and he had an immediate impact, firing a shot just wide before setting up Williams for an attempt that Ter Stegen saved well.

Delightful link-up play between Turan and Luis Suarez created time and space for Messi to shoot with 20 minutes remaining, only for the Argentine to blaze his shot uncharacteristically over the crossbar.

The final word almost fell to Luis Suarez, who was sent racing clear by Roberto and he beat Eneko Boveda and Aymeric Laporte before firing high and wide. With the last chance of an entertaining, end-to-end encounter, the former Liverpool man then had a shot cleared off the line from a counter-attack when it appeared easier to score.

Stalwart lift 7th summer cup cricket SLC apologises for crowd chaos

Colombo, Aug 29 (IANS): Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday issued an apology for inadequate crowd control measures during their third OneDay International against Australia in Dambulla. Over-enthusiastic cricket fans climbed trees, walls and scaffolding to get a glimpse of the match and, according to SLC’s estimates, around 45,000 people thronged the venue which has a capacity of only 18,000.

Part of the overzealousness is believed to be the fact that it was the first day-night One-Day International at the Winners of 7th summer cricket cup tourney with the chief guests and dignitaries during venue in six years, Cricket the closing ceremony at Balijan A.

Volleyball referee clinical camp Dimapur, Aug 29 (NPN): The Runguzumi Volleyball Club would organize a three day Volleyball Referee Clinical Camp from September 27 to 29 Runguzu with Yanbemo Humtsoe, state junior volleyball coach and Repatemjen Jamir, state junior volleyball coach from Directorate of Youth Resources and Sports.

Interested clubs, associations, individuals under Phek district willing to attend the camp may contact Muyolhu9402018069/872987713, Zavepra- 9402721338 for more information. Registration forms can be availed from C.P Stationery, Chozuba Town and Manna Agro Seeds Agency, Red Cross building, Phek town.

Ozil convinced me to join Arsenal: Mustafi London, Aug 29 (Agencies): Germany international Shkodran Mustafi says Mesut Ozil has helped convince him to join Arsenal.

The 24-year-old is set to sign for the Gunners from Valencia this week on a five-year deal. Mustafi would join compatriots Per Mertesacker and Ozil at the Emirates, and said Arsenal’s attractive style of play is another factor contributing to his decision.

“I did not see Per for a long time because he quit international football but I talked to Mesut,” Mustafi told Sky Sports in Germany.

“He told me everything I wanted to know. Everything was positive, so I was convinced very fast. It did not take much.

I have always loved Arsenal, I like how they play here, it is not typical English.”

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were bowled out for 59 runs in 9.3 overs. Jalal of Stalwart was named the man of the match while Rakesh also of Stalwart was adjudged the man of the series.

Gracing the closing ceremony as the chief guest, L o n g k i T i mu n g, P W D, KAAC Diphu lauded the Balijan Youth Club for promoting sports and friendship. He also encouraged the club to take up such type of activities which bring good relation among the neighbouring states. The chief guest also assured that

he would do everything to promote sports in the area.

A short speech was also delivered by sports secretary Shyam Roy. Other dignitaries who attended the closing ceremony were Phillip Teron, VDC chairman; Vinod Rongphar, social worker; Amit Kumar Das, Balaji Marbles, Dimapur; Babu Engti, ex-chairman VDC, Diganta Bora, ward commissioner, Bokajan town; Babu Timung, VDC member and Setem Taro, social worker.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

D i m a p u r , Au g 2 9 : Mokokchung emerged the champion of Junior category at the recently concluded Yonex Sunrise 40th Nagaland Inter District and State Open Badminton Championship held at Jalukie (MIS). Wokha bagged the runner up in junior category while Nagaland Police and Kohima bagged the champion and runner-up respectively in senior category. The closing ceremony was graced by parliamentary secretary for YRS, MTF & Lotteries, KhriehuLiezietsu as the chief guest.

In his address, Khriehu congratulated the badminton fraternity for bringing laurels to the country through P.V Sindhu winning silver medal in the recent Rio Olympic. He said that sports have played a major role in our society and it prepares a person to become a social and liberal thinking individual who understands the importance of hard work, discipline, the nature of team work and thereby applies the sporting spirit in all aspects of life. It also brings a holistic development of an individual inculcating values like optimism, belief in oneself

Women’s doubles Champion: Uma Tamang (Nagaland Police) & Prathana (Kohima) Runners up: Bendangnaro & Imlirenla (Nagaland Police) Junior boys’ singles Champion: Leihong (Mon) Runners up: Bentilo Kath (Dimapur) Junior boys’ doubles Champion: Vikehietuo & Zhakuo (Kohima) Runner up: Neehal & Kilangkumba (Mokokchung) Junior girls’ singles Champion: Erenbeni P. Lotha (Wokha) Runners up: Nsungbeni L. Tungoe (Wokha) Junior girls’ doubles Champion: Imnuksangla & Tiatula (Mokokchung) Runners up: Holy & Unice (Mon) Mixed double seniors Champion: Joseph Sumi & Imlirenla Jamir (Nagaland Police) Runners up: Raju Chetri & Uma Tamang (Nagaland Police) Mixed double juniors Champion: Zuchopemo & Nsungbeni (Wokha) Runners up: Limashan Jami & Merenjungla (Dimapur)

OF OUR BELOVED

10TH YEARS COMMEMORATION IN MEMORY OF

Angelica Panmei

Lt. Imti. Longchari

27.09.06 – 30.08.15

30-08-2006

Dear Little Darling Angel, On this day you left us suddenly to be Home with God, our Father.

You are always in our hearts in every moment. We miss you much.

Meet you again someday.

Dearest Abao, It's been 10 years since you left us. But your sweet memories still remain in our hearts. We miss you deeply and even more on this day.

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and to face all challenges in life, he stated.

As in-charge of sports, Khriehu admitted that the department may have failed in some ways to fulfill the needs but the department is trying its best and have also taken a decision to develop few sports in the State where badminton is one of the priorities. He expressed hope that with the help from the government a badminton academy is envisaged in the state. He said champions are made when potentiality is converted into performance and challenged the youths to convert their potentialities, look up, get up, and never give up.

RESULTS: Men’s singles Champion: Rikhu Khape (Dimapur) Runner up: Ankur Sangpang Rai (Kohima) Men’s doubles Champion: Joseph & Raju (Nagaland Police) Runner up: Pulei & Chubamongba (Nagaland Police) Women’s singles Champion: Parthana (Kohima) Runners up: Bendangnaro (Nagaland Police)

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

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Lots of Love, Papa, mummy, sister, brother & loved ones

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Loving children & grand children

Late Moameren Jamir

10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. JANBEMO ODYUO

Born. 22/06/1984 – Died on 21/08/2016

With profound gratitude, we the bereaved family members express our appreciation to every individuals and groups who supported us physically, materially, financially and through prayers during the very brief illness and at the demise of our dear beloved IMLISUNEP. LONGCHAR (TOHUKA) who left us for his eternal abode on 21.08.2016.

We convey our special thanks and gratitude to.

1. C. Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Secretary Tourism.

2. Dr. Temsuwati.

3. Hamshaü Leinak Phom Kilonser NPAC Member (GPRN/NSCN) 4. Pastor M.T.B.A. Church Mkg. 5. NCRC AO Mkg. 6. NCRC Mkg. Town Arogotsur.

7. St. Thomas Catholic Church V. K. Town 8. V. K. Baptist Church S.B.A.K., Aizuto 9. V. K. Area Public Organization 10. N.H.2 Doyang Bridge Construction workers.

11. Mukhami Baptist Church 12. Pishumi Villagers 13. Philimi Villagers 14. Rotomi Villagers 15. Friends from Akuhaito Town 16. Tsungiki Villagers 17. Relative from Longkhum Village 18. Chungtia Villagers 19. Longmisa Senso Telongjem Mkg. 20. Eleven (11) Zunga Chungtia Mkg. 21. Taikwondo Club Mkg. 22. Aongsa ward Yimden.

23. Chairman Kichutip Ward 24. 27 ACYC Mkg. 25. Friends from Dilong Ward 26. Neighbors & well wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone of you individually but your good deeds will never be forgotten, our Almighty God bless you all.

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It has been years since you left us For your heavenly abode, Yet you are always remembered deep down in our hearts And till we meet your memories will always be treasured and cherished.

Loving wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law, grand daughter and grandson.

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Dimapur, Aug 29 (NPN): Stalwart emerged as the champion of 7th Summer Cup cricket tour nament after defeating Khelmahal XI at Balijan (A), Karbi Anglong, Assam. The champion team walked away with a csh prize of Rs.18, 000 while the runner-up team received Rs.10, 000.

In the final match, Khermahal XI won the toss and elected to field. Starwart notched 91 runs in the 10-10 over match after losing 6 wickets. In reply, Khermahal XI

Australia said in a report on its website on Monday.

Fans sought unusual spots around the ground to view the proceedings. Those with reserved seating at the Press Box End found themselves in much discomfort as officials struggled to manage the demands of the ever-growing crowd.

“Sri Lanka Cricket sincerely wishes to announce that it regrets the inconvenience caused to the ticket holders and cricket fans who could not get to their allocated seats at yesterday’s 3rd ODI match played in Dambulla,” SLC said in a statement.

Khriehu Liezietsu, Vikheho Swu along with winners during the Nagaland Inter District & State Open Badminton Championship at Jalukie.

30th Aug’ 15 – 30th Aug' 16

Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod, We Bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest with God.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Remembering you fondly, Parents, Siblings & loved ones.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. "That they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them."

Revelation 14:13

Lt. Dusahü Nienu (1932 – 2016)

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, 2 Timothy 4:7 I have kept the faith.”

Words are not enough to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us. We thank you from the depths of our hearts for supporting us spiritually, physically and financially during his illness till his death.

We are thankful to the Phek Town Baptist Church, Phek Area Baptist Church Council, CBCK (K), CBC Toulazouma, Blood Donors, Doctors and Nurses of Oking Hospital, Kohima, Naga Hospital Kohima, Bethel Hospital Kohima and Zion Hospital Dimapur.

We sincerely apologize for our inability to mention all the individuals, organisations and churches, but we remember each and every one of you with gratefulness. It is our sincere prayer to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly!

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Loving wife, children and family members.

We the bereaved family express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved Late Kilangnungsang Ozükum.

We express our sincere gratitude to each and every one who supported us through prayer, physically, financially and materially. We pray that Almighty God shower His abundant blessing upon you.

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Loving wife, son, daughters & relatives

Late Kilangnungsang Ozükum (Mopungchuket) [19.02.1949 – 22.08.2016] K Y M C

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4th NE Zone Shooting Championship begins

(L-R) Chief guest M. Rajendra Singh giving a speech. Championship officials and jurists for the event. (PC-Zang Aier)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , AU G 2 9 (NPN): The 4th North East Zone Shooting Championship (NEZSC) begun at Aries Sports Complex, Bamumpukhuri-I, Dimapur, Monday following the opening ceremony with National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) honorary secretary and Manipur Rifle Association senior president M. Rajendra Singh as the chief guest.

In his speech, Singh said the first NESZC was held in Mizoram with an aim to promote shooting sport not just in the North Eastern region but also in the whole nation.

Recalling the performance of the national shooters in the recently concluded Rio Olympics as ‘very unfortunate’, Singh said although the country could not win any medal in the game, it had

learnt a very good lesson.

Basing on the outcome of the Rio Olympics, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi had taken a drastic step by forming the ‘Task Force’ to help the talented and worthy athletes which includes shooters and sportsperson of various disciplines and groom them for the Tokyo Olympics, Singh said.

The Task Force is already functioning under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister, he added.

Recently four sportspersons including shooters Jitu Rai were conferred the nation’s highest sporting award ‘Khel Ratna’ and therefore NEZSC is conducted in order to build up shooters for such awards.

“The government of India has taken a serious step in order to breed shooters and other sportsperson so that they

can win international medals especially in Olympics” Singh said.

He urged the gathered shooters to take full advantage of the internet and other easily accessible tools where they could learn the tips and instructions to compete in the international level and also hire coaches as well.

Singh disclosed that NRAI was now supplying arms and ammunitions which were of international standard and could greatly enhance the performance of the shooters.

The country is coming up with big schemes to improve the sports infrastructure, arms, ammunitions etc. and therefore it is the duty of the state managements to bring the schemes so that there we can bring up more shooters eligible for the Tokyo Olympics, Singh said.

Adding that shooting

was such a sport where coordination of the body and mind was of utmost importance and that some players were not aware of the importance of physical fitness, Singh urged on the respective coaches to pay more attention to the lacking area. He also cited that some players had started practising Yoga in order to improve their performance and better coordination of the body and mind.

Singh congratulated the organizing committee for the wonderful job and wish more players would come up from the state of Nagaland.

He also urged the players to give their best in their chosen games and wished all the players success.

Earlier organizing committee secretary and Nagaland Rifle Association president delivered the welcome address.

He also gave a brief in-

troduction on how NRA was formed and the future plans for the association. The opening ceremony was compered

by Yanpo Humtsoe.

C ha m pionship offi cials and jurists present at the opening ceremony included Manipur Rifle Association secretary-RK Darendrajit, Assam Shooting and Rifle Association general secretary and ISSF judge-Bhaba Kalita, Manipur Rifle Association vice president and ISSF judge-N Indrajit Singh, Sports Authority of India, Imphal, coach and chief classification officer-L Tomba, YAS and ISSF judge-Y Binod Kumar Singh, Global School, Guwahati coach and ISSF judgeYW Leima, NRAI coach and ISSF judge-Rituraj Bhagwati, 50M chief pit officer-Shanti Kumar Longjam, 50M range officer-Rupen Singh, 25M range officer-Peter Z, classification officers-Indra Kumar Lukram and K Tijen Sharma and Shooting Association of Meghalaya secretary-Neil Soothink.

According to the official list prepared by the championship officials a total of 162 shooters including 117 males and 45 female from the Northeastern states of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland will be competing in the six-day event.

The various events will include 10 metres rifle, 10 metres pistol, 50 metres rifle prone (PS/OS), 50 metres pistol, 50 metres rifle (3 positions), 25 metres standard pistol, 25 metres sports pistol and25 metres centre fire pistol.

The events will begin at 8:30 every morning.

India, Windies second T20I abandoned Railways quashes reports on

Lauderhill, Aug 29 (IANS): The second match of the two-match Twenty20 International (T20I) between India and the West Indies here on Sunday was called off due to rain, leading to the latter clinch the cricket series 1-0.

After bowling out the West Indies for 143 in 19.4 overs, India were 15/0 in two overs when the dark clouds hovering over Lauderhill opened up, interrupting the play. Even though the rain stopped, wet outfield meant that the match couldn’t be resumed.

It resulted in the match being called off and the West Indies bagged the series, thanks to their one-run win in the first match on Saturday at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground.

In the second match, India’s bowlers showed marked improvement bowling out the West Indies for 143 in 19.4 overs and the team looked very

much in contention to share the honours in the series.

India opted to bowl and Jasprit Bumrah (2/26), Mohammed Shami (2/31), Amit Mishra (3/24) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2/11) perfectly exploited the West Indian batsmen’s loopholes as the latter struggled from the very start and even failed to play the full 20 overs.

Unlike their previous encounter which saw the West Indies hammering out 245/6 thanks to opening batsmen Evin Lewis (49-ball 100) and Johnson Charles (33-ball 79), India’s bowlers operated with discipline and didn’t alllow the West Indies batsmen to swing their bat freely.

With the West Indies reaching 50/1 in five overs, Dhoni brought in Mishra for the sixth over and the leg-spinner struck on his first delivery.

Charles’s innings ended when he failed to clear Ajinkya Rah-

ane at the long on boundary.

Bumrah then dealt a telling blow by removing veteran Marlon Samuels (5), who edged to Dhoni in the first ball of the 11th over.

Later, Ashwin had Kieron Pollard (13) leg before wicket in a carrom ball which forced the batsman to move back at the crease. After these wickets, the West Indies were reeling at 92/5 in 11.5 overs and they were in dire need of a partnership but that didn’t materialise.

Andre Fletcher (3) looked for runs as he opened up for room only to see a Bumrah yorker rattling his stumps and Dwayne Bravo (3) too missed the googly from Mishra only for his stumps to be dislodged, reducing his team to 111/7 in 15.2 overs.

Shami ended the West Indian innings clean bowling Samuel Badree (1) in the final over as they were bowled out for 143.

mistreatment of hockey players

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS): The Indian Railways on Monday dismissed media reports that said that four national women’s hockey players were made to sit on the floor while travelling from Ranchi to Rourkela via Bokaro-Allepey Express train.

“The news reports about women’s hockey team, after their return from Rio Olympics being forced to sit on the floor while they were travelling from Ranchi to Rourkela via Bokaro-Allepey Express train is completely false. Also the information that of the TTE asked them to sit on the floor of the bogey of the train is untrue,” the statement said.

The Indian Railways also said that the players -- Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Sunita Lakra and Lil-

Native Station organises street fitness event

Arm wrestling in progress during the 2nd street fitness event on August 28.

Dimapur, Aug 29 (NPN): The 2nd Street Fitness event, organised by Native Station Nagaland, was held at the heritage circle, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on August 28.

Fitness enthusiasts competed in arm wrestling, running race and push-ups as hundreds of participants and spectators came together to witness one of the most exciting street sporting events in

the State.

Temjenyanger became the fastest man in Kohima while Siponglemla won the running race female category and received Nike gift vouchers from Tribal Group.

In the arm wrestling bout, the man with the strongest arms, Chelo Kapfo became the champion and won gift vouchers from VANS, Gravity while Thepfudilie

Chadi came out as the runners up. While in the female category, Kelhousenuo Khruomo became the champion beating Stella Ngullie (Runners up) in the final round.

Two of the fittest men, Temjennukshi from Mezhur Higher and Lekolo Ritse from Kohima Science College hit a tie breaker with 63 full pushups each under one minute in the first round. In the fi-

nal round, Temjennukshi became the champion with 70 push-ups in one minute, while Lekolo was announced as the runner up and won gift vouchers from Skechers.

Dr. Khyobeni Mozhui, a neuro scientist specializing in genetics research who is currently working in Memphis University, United States also took part in the fitness competition and won the push-ups female category with 37 pushups under one minute.

The event was organized Native Station and supported

by PAWF Nagaland (Zumba | Les Mills Body Fitness) with corporate sponsorship from Tribal Group, Gravity, Vans, Nike, Adidas, Skechers, Reebok.

Winners: PUSH-UPS Male: Champion – Temjennukshi (Mezhur Higher) Runners-up – Lekolo Ritse (Science College) Female: Dr. Khyobeni Mozhui (Neuro Scientist | Genetics) ARM WRESTLING Male: Champion – Chelo Kapfo Runners-up – Thepfudilie Chadi Female: Champion - Kelhousenuo Khruomo Runners up - Stella Ngullie RUNNING RACE Male: Champion - Temjenyanger Runners-up - Mero Female: Champion - Siponglemla Runners-up – Mhayani Kikon

ima Minz -- who represented India at the Rio Olympics -- reached the station from the Ranchi airport and took the train without any information to the Indian Railways “However, when the players boarded the train with unconfirmed tickets, the TTE took only 20 minutes to make seats available to them,” the statement added.

It was found out that the players belonging to Odisha are employees of the Railways and they had preponed their journey to home as they were in a hurry to meet their family members.

“The hockey players hold no grudge against the Indian Railways and the same was communicated by them to the Indian Railways authorities,” the statement said.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, august 30, 2016

Sindhu, Sakshi and Dipa conferred Khel Ratna

President Pranab Mukherjee in a group photo with the sportspersons and dignitaries at the National Sports and Adventure Award 2016 function at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI) New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI): It was a celebration of woman power in sports as Olympic stars PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar were today conferred India’s highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with shooter Jitu Rai in a gleaming awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here.

For the first time in the history of National Sports Awards, four athletes were chosen for the Khel Ratna honour, owing to the three girls’ superlative show at the Rio Olympics.

In 2009, three athletes - boxers Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar - had been given this award together.

Shuttler Sindhu won a historic silver in the women’s singles, Sakshi won India’s first ever medal (bronze) in women’s wrestling while Dipa grabbed a piece of history for herself with a fourth place finish in artistic gymnastics with her now famous Produnova vault.

Shooter Jitu Rai was always a contender after consistently producing medalwinning performances in the last two years, including gold at the Asian and Commonwealth Games along with a silver at the World Championships.

The four Khel Ratnas, who were greeted with a loud round of applause when they walked up to receive their awards from President Pranab Mukherjee, received a medal, certificate and cash prize of Rs. 7.5 lakh each.

Also honoured were 15 Arjuna awardees who received statuettes, certificates and award money of Rs.5 lakh each.

Long distance runner Lalita Babar, who finished a creditable 10th in the 3000m steeplechase in the Rio Games, boxer Shiva Thapa, only the third Indian to win a World Championships medal last year, and hockey players VR Raghunath and Rani Rampal were among those who received the Arjuna award.

Cricketer Ajinkya Rah-

ane, who was also selected for the Arjuna Award, missed out on the ceremony as he is in the United States with the Indian team for a Twenty20 series against the West Indies.

Teen Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level with a gold medal at the U-20 World Championship, was also among the Arjuna winners this year.

Goalkeeper Subrata Paul was the lone footballer in the list of Arjuna awardees, which also included shooter Apurvi Chandela and wrestler Vinesh Phogat.

Vinesh received her award while seated on wheelchair as she is recovering from a knee injury sustained in her second-round bout during the Rio Olympic Games.

This year’s Dronacharya Award was conferred upon six coaches, the most notable among them being Dipa’s coach Bishweshwar Nandi and India Test team captain Virat Kohli’s mentor Raj Kumar Sharma.

I am ‘fully committed’ to Chelsea: Fabregas London, Aug 29 (Agencies): Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas explicitly denied that head coach Antonio Conte has told him he does not have a future at Stamford Bridge.

Fabregas started the midweek EFL Cup win over Bristol Rovers but has only made one Premier League appearance this season, as a substitute at Watford last weekend.

He was an unused substitute during Saturday’s 3-0 win over Burnley and media reports on Sunday morning stated that he had been told

by Conte that he would be allowed to leave the club. However, Fabregas issued a series of tweets on Sunday night in

Cesc Fabregas

which he made it clear that he will be remaining with the Blues. “Contrary to what has been written, the manager and I have a good relationship and he has NEVER told me that I

can leave,” wrote Fabregas.

“He said that he counts on me, as I count on him. I will continue to fight for this club until the very end and when called upon I will always give my best. I am fully committed to Chelsea and my only goal is to help them win football matches.”

The 29-year-old has had a glittering playing career, during which he has been capped over 100 times by Spain, helping them to win the World Cup in 2010.

Formerly with Arsenal and Barcelona, he signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2014 and played a key role as they won the Premier League title in his first season with the club.

Delhi Dynamos retain Frenchman Malouda for ISL N e w D e l h i , Aug 2 9 (IANS): Delhi Dynamos FC on Tuesday retained the services of former French international Florent Malouda for the upcoming third edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament.

Malouda will be their marquee player for the tournament. He was on loan at the Wadi Degla FC in the Egyptian Premier League club and will return for his second stint with Dynamos, according to a release. Malouda featured in 16 games last year and provided eight assists for goals on their way to the semi-finals.

DDFC president Prashant said, “Florent is a team player and he was an integral part of us reaching all the way till the semi-finals last season. His leadership both off and on the pitch is commendable.”

Malouda sounded equally enthusiastic about his fresh venture. “I am very excited to be back in India. It was a wonderful experience for me to play in the league last year and enjoyed it a lot. It was for the first time that I played outside Europe and to be honest I enjoyed it a lot,” Malouda said in the release. “We had a very good squad last season and it was sad that we had to bow out of the tournament in the semis.

It’s a different squad this year, I hope that we can build on what we achieved last season and together aim to lift the trophy this season.” the 36-year-old winger added.

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