December 20, 2016

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Violence in Manipur escalates

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Dec 19: The situation in Manipur remained tense as violence spread to Senapati district where protestors on Monday torched several vehicles including two trucks loaded with essential items in Mao and Makhan area, a bus in Sekmai area while another group of protestors torched two vehicles-- bolero and maruti swift, at Seijang area of Imphal East district.

Altogether eight vehicles were torched by protestors at various locations.

However, no casualty or injury was reported, police said. The stand-off between state government and United Naga Council (UNC) contnued in both hills and valley areas.

Inter-community tension returned to Manipur since chief minister O. Ibobi Singh announced the creation of seven new districts on December 9, taking the total number of districts in Manipur to 16. Manipur currently has four valley and five hill districts. The United Naga Council (UNC) has opposed the move, accusing Manipur of taking portions which were “traditionally

Policeman walks past a charred bus, burnt down by bandh supporters at Senapati on Monday. (PTI)

ancestral Naga land” and adding these to the newly formed districts.

Indefinite curfew continues to remain in force in Imphal East district where mobile data services were suspended since Sunday to prevent spread of rumours.

This will be in force till December 25, an official stated.

Night curfew was reimposed in Imphal West district from Monday evening, an order of the District Magistrate stated. Unidentified persons torched two vehicles including one passenger bus at Naga Taphou

area in Senapati district in the morning, a police officer said. Last night at around 10.30 p.m., four vehicles of former minister Marung Makunga were vandalised at Saombung in Imphal East district, police said.

Meanwhile, Manipur chief minister, O. Ibobi has appealed for peace and harmony among different ethnic groups of the state Earlier, in a televised address to the people of Manipur, Ibobi assured the Christian population in Manipur of full protection to allow them to reach their

homes and celebrate Christmas without any trouble.

Police personnel have been put on high alert to contain any further outbreak of violence in the wake of Sunday’s incident at Imphal-Ukhrul Road where 22 vehicles were torched and vandalised by a mob.

NPF flays violence

D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): Naga People’s Front (NPF) on Monday said it was anguished and concerned by the recent spurt of violence “unleashed by valley based organizations

and individuals of Manipur against the tribals, especially targeting innocent Naga travellers on December 18”, while on their way to their respective villages to spend Christmas holidays.

In a statement, NPF media and press bureau said it was a matter of great concern to note that the Imphal valley based people had attacked innocent Naga travelers and passengers, on December 18, “overturning the buses and several other vehicles and burning them, causing injuries to many and looting their belongings”.

While condemning the incident, NPF was suspicious that some “dirty game” was being played by some individuals under the patronage of the present Manipur government, ahead of the assembly election.

“Such kind of barbaric acts by way of making the innocent public as soft target will only create more bitterness between the hill and valley people,” NPF stated.

Meanwhile, NPF has fervently appealed to the citizens of Manipur to sit across the table and resolve all issues instead of resorting to violence, saying “no

State govt, NH & ENPO to jointly meet NMA Correspondent

KOHIMA, DEC 19 (NPN): State government along with the Naga Hoho and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) would be jointly meeting the officials of Naga Mothers Association (NMA) soon to press the NMA to withdraw the Special Leave Petition filed in the Supreme Court.

When contacted, Naga Hoho president, Chuba Ozukum, told Nagaland Post that at the invitation of state government, the Naga Hoho and ENPO held a meeting with the state government on December 17 last. He said though the issue was deliberated at length, the meeting remained inconclusive and decided to meet the NMA jointly.

Ozukum said the Naga Hoho and ENPO also met the NMA representatives last week, but the meeting was inconclusive.

He reiterated that ENPO and NH appeal to the state government not to notify the municipal poll continues. Ozukum said ENPO and Naga Hoho were also meeting the tribal (Cont’d on p-7) Hoho presidents besides the

tribal Hohos were meeting the chief minister separately and the NMA officials.

On the 15-day ultimatum served on the state government, which expires on December 25, the Hoho president informed that NH and ENPO would discuss further on the issue.

On December 10 last, the two apex organisations served a 15-day ultimatum on chief minister T.R.Zeliang to restore back the resolution adopted by the 11th NLA on September 22,2012; that no notification calling for civic polls be issued; that JACWR withdraw it PIL in the Supreme Court. Asked about state government’s response on notification of the municipal polls, he said state government neither agreed nor rejected.

In the ultimatum, NH and ENPO had said they have arrived at a conclusion that the state government “should not issue the election notification as of now” because even if the state went ahead to implement and conduct civic polls, non-participation of people “would embarrass the government.”

Ensure proper e-roll for civic polls: NPCC D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has urged the state election commission (SEC) to ensure that proper electoral roll was prepared without any bias for the ensuing municipal and town councils elections.

In a letter to the state election commissioner, the NPCC vice president, Khriedi Theunuo, said some GBs within the municipal and town councils were found to be members and office bearers in the political party and their service was being utilized by the government in the present special summary revision.

Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee expressed concern that unless the government prove beyond doubt the integrity of the said GBs in discharging their powers and functions without bias, the present special summary revision for municipal and town councils election would be treated as bias and cannot be accepted.

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NPRAAF asks govt to release NH appeals Meitei community in Naga areas to intervene Good Governance: BJP unit food grains to beneficiaries NSF total blockade on Mnp vehicles appeals PM for alternate date

D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) on Monday urged upon state government to immediately release food grains to welfare institution and SC/ ST/OBC hostel under AAY scheme.

In a press statement, NPRAAF said that the public should not be allowed to suffer on the recent episode between the ACAUT and the department.

Rather, it wanted an inquiry by an independent body so that the truth in the whole PDS fiasco would be unearthed.

Before, that it was too premature to held stockists alone responsible for the scam, NPRAAF said.

NPRAAF also said that PDS issue cannot be settled by raiding or sealing the godowns or by arresting ACAUT activists, but

Corrigendum D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): Apropos the news item ‘Education row: GHC order vindicates Zeliang’ published on Monday, the para should be read as “... offence under section 469(1) (a) of the code of criminal procedure...” and not as published.

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“War of words between NAMO and RAGA. It’s like a father-son fight”.

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through understanding, the “malady of the issue” across the table by concern parties.

The forum also alleged that after it brought out various discrepancies in public distribution system, the department had addressed some of its demands and for which the public to some extend were getting their fair share of kerosene, wheat, rice, sugar etc. though there are still issues remain to be addressed.

It appreciated the department for “pragmatic response to its demands on PDS issue” and state government written assurance on its demands on cancellation of backdoor appointments and subsequent requisition to NPSC/ departmental board for fair open competition.

Fur ther, NPRAAF vowed not to rest till justice in the PDS was “logically delivered”.

D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): Naga Hoho on Monday appealed to the Meitei community living in Naga areas to talk to the community members living in Manipur “not to wage war against Nagas on communal lines or else it will have adverse repercussions in the Naga areas.”

In a press release, NH assembly secretary, K. Elu Ndang, said the Hoho been closely observing the developments taking place in Manipur against the Nagas and expressed total dismay at the “actions and activities against the Nagas living in Manipur by the Meiteis”.

NH maintained that the actions of the Meiteis have gone beyond tolerance, saying the attack on the Christian institutions and innocent passengers and burning down of vehicles by “state sponsored criminals” cannot be tolerated by the Nagas at any cost.

The Hoho said Nagas

and Meiteis have been living together as good neighbour in the past, adding that Nagas wished to do so in the days to come. However, NH said “it has proved beyond doubt that Nagas and Meiteis to live separately is becoming inevitable as the actions and attitude of Meiteis towards Nagas speak volumes of hatred.”

Meanwhile, the Hoho cautioned that failure to redress the situation, the Manipur chief minister O. Ibobi Sigh and the Government of India would be held responsible for any untoward situation in the future.

NH mentioned that the Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and joint secretary ministry of home affairs in-charge of north east have been apprised of the crisis in Manipur and sought intervention when the hoho delegation met them on November 30 2016 and December 1, 2016 respectively.

D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): BJP Nagaland state unit has appealed to the Prime Minister to change the date to observe ‘Good Governance Day” instead of December 25.

In a press note, BJP unit general secretary (media) and spokesperson, Jaangsillung Gonmei, said BJP unit president, Visasolie Lhoungu, had written to the Prime Minister appreciating the government’s effort to honour former Prime Minister AB Vajpayee by observing ‘Good Governance day’ on his birthday (December 25) and declaring it as a full working day.

However, Lhoungu lamented that the move had caused “immense measure of confusion, disillusionment and hurt the Christian sentiments.”

In the letter, Lhoungu also highlighted that Christ(NSF to hold sit in protest on Dec 21, on p-7) mas was the most important

Naga Students Federation (NSF) on Monday resolved to impose total blockade on Manipur bound vehicles in the Naga inhabited areas till Manipur government assured safety and security of the Nagas living in Manipur.

In a press release, NSF president, Subenthung Kithan and assistant general secretary, Kesosul Christopher Ltu, said the federation, however, in good faith, would exempt students travelling back to Manipur for vacations, from the purview of the bandh.

NSF said the decision was taken after thorough deliberation on the present imbroglio in Manipur, whereby many innocent Naga travellers were assaulted and their vehicles and luggages destroyed and burnt down along the highways.

The federation stated that students returning back for vacation with their academic documents in their possessions were destroyed and burnt down at the Imphal Airport, where police personnel on duty remained mute spectators. It alleged that a group of people under the patronage of Manipur government even went to the extent of vandalizing Churches and forcefully stopped members from attending the Sunday Church service.

NSF maintained that the present crisis was a creation of Manipur government. It further alleged that the Manipur governemnt had breached the agreement on the creation of the Sadar Hills, which was signed between the Government of Manipur and the Nagas.

festival of Christians, which is also celebrated by other faiths all over the world.

True to its importance and significance, state BJP president said Christmas has always been upheld by the country’s secular constitution and declared as a gazette National holiday.

In this regard, Lhoungu urged upon the Prime Minister that Nagaland be allowed to observe Good Governance Day on any day other than Christmas day so as not to disturb the celebration of Christmas in the state as well as to clear the doubts and apprehensions in the minds of the people.

Meanwhile, BJP state informed that its central leadership has also permitted the party’s organization to observe Good Governance Day on any day other than Christmas so as not to disturb the Christmas festivities.

9 agents appointed under PHH food grains: F&CS WSH lauds Governor; flays police action DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged PDS scam, the department of Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS) has clarified its stand on the matter, saying that it has appointed nine “transportation-cum-handling agents” for Priority House Holds (PHH) food grains under NFSA from November 2016 to March 2017.

In a clarification issued through DIPR, F&CS said that the agents were responsible for procurement of food grains from the FCI, storage and transportation to all the centres. They agents are - M/s A. Pongshi Phom; Sky Enterprise; M/s Bendang Imchen; M/s Jemti Ao; Z. Lotha; M/s Dennis Zeliang; M/s Chenithung Jami; M/s NM Ovung and M/s Vitoi Sumi.

In this regard, F&CS

said, instead of creating “anarchic atmosphere by stirring public discontentment with allegations of corruptions targeting only one transportation-cumhandling agent of PDS foodgrain”, the organizations should know that that there are nine transportation-cum-handling agents.

It said that the agents after procuring the food grains, were supposed to keep it in their godwons for “safe custody”, which would be inspected by the departmental officials from time to time.

The food grains were then transported to all the centres for further distribution to PHH beneficiaries on the direction of the department, the release stated. The department has also been conducting checking from time to time to ensure that the targeted beneficiaries were not de-

prived of their entitlement.

F&CS also appreciated the concern of the ACAUT, DUCCF, CNN, CNTC etc. on the alleged PDS scam, but reminded them (organizations) that there were procedures to seek justice and not to take law into their own hands. Further, F&CS said that state has two AAY foodgrains stockiest M/s R.Z.Lotha and M/s Jemti Ao, who procure and transport AAY foodgrains on behalf of the State.

Mokokchung, Mon and Tuensang have FCI foodgrains depots from where AAY foograins were procured and distributed to the beneficiaries.

Whereas, for the eight districts- Zunheboto, Kohima, Dimapur, Phek, Wokha, Peren, Longleng and Kiphire- the supplied food grains procured from FCI depot at Dimapur, were

kept in various godowns under the custody of the State stockiest before being transported.

In this regard, the department clarified that the “unfortunate incident” on December 9 took place when the transportation of AAY foodgrains was in progress.

“Therefore, it is necessary to resume transportation of AAY foodgrains in the godown of M/s R.Z.Lotha immediately to the districts failing which the beneficiaries will be deprived of their entitlement during the festive season”, the release said.

In the light of the above, the general public have been asked to understand the facts of the distribution system from all the districts and file necessary complaints if any to the authorities for appropriate action.

DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has lauded Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya for expressing his concern and endorsing ACUAT’s demand for CBI probe into the PDS rice scam.

Further, in a press note, WSH president Zheshito Swu and general secretary Vikato K. Achumi said the hoho also condemned the excessive use of force by Dimapur Police during the ACAUT rally at the city tower and Khermahal point.

Snatching of banners, microphones, using water cannons, lathi-charging and tear gas on the participants who were democratically voicing out their rights and grievances was deplorable, WSH said.

Terming it as complete misuse of power by the state government and Dimapur police, WSH said such order, by whoever responsible, was completely dictatorial and has no place in a democratic coun-

try. Instead of arresting the culprits and bringing justice, WSH said the government had completely lost confidence by shielding them and using suppressive methods to snuffle the voice of the people.

WSH stated the ACAUT rally had in no way posed as a threat to disturb peace and tranquillity.

Reacting to ADCP & PRO’s clarification that section 144 CrPC was imposed in view of the festive season, WSH said such reason did not hold any water and justifiable.

“Festive season or not, the people’s fight for their rights can go on anytime and the excuse was a very poor one,” it added.

WSH said mere clarifications and justifications cannot heal the wounds and mental scar it had caused to the people by using unjustified use of brute force on women and innocent peace activists.

It reminded that the police force was for safety and

not for terrorizing the people who are fighting for justice.

The hoho also pointed out that the state government and police had on numerous invited the ire of the people and that the recent incident had hurt the people’s sentiments. Recalling the incident where water cannons were used against teachers recently at Kohima, WSH said the incident was still fresh, and termed it as very unfortunate and despicable act by the present government.

The hoho advised police officers to “know the ethics of humanity no matter even when their higher-ups are ordering such unjust act to do”.

Meanwhile, WSH also lauded ACAUT for exposing the multi-crore PDS rice scam and fuel adulteration scam.

The hoho said it would support ACAUT’s fight against the menace of corruption in our society and has appealed every right thinking citizens to support the cause.

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KWC, ATI celebrate advent Christmas

(L-R): Kichano Humtsoe receiving the Rev. L Kijungluba Ao Memorial Award from Robert Longkumer (director KWC), grandson of late Rev. L Kijungluba Ao. Junior members after their performance. Children of ABCD, Jail Colony during their presentation at the carol competition.

DIMAPUR: Kids Worship Centre (KWC) celebrated its 10th advent Christmas on December 18 at KWC, conducted by the junior class.

During the programme, Christmas play, songs, an instrumental piece and awards for the best cell group and best attendance for 2016 was conducted. The best cell group

of the year was awarded to CIA group (Christ is Alive).

The Rev. L. Kijungluba Ao Memorial Award which is given to the most outstanding member for their all round performance in the fields of academics, attendance, and leadership skills was awarded to Kichano Humtsoe (programme secretary) for her overall outstanding performance. The

program was attended by family and friends of the KWC members.

ATI: ATI held its celebratory pre-Christmas on December 19, attended by the ATI officers and staff along with the NCS & NSS Probationers 2015.

Christmas message was given by deputy director, Dr. Hovithal Sothu and the Christmas greetings

9 Assam Rifles interaction programme

Assam Rifles officials along with GBs, chairman and village council members at the interaction programme.

DIMAPUR: Interaction programme was conducted at Chizami by Company Commander Chizami, 9 Assam Rifles under HQ IGAR (North) on December 16.

Interaction was held with GBs, chairmen, head GBs and village council members of lower Khomi, middle Khomi, upper Khomi, Losami, Thetsumi, Chizami, Chizami

Review date of Good Governance Day: ABAM

DIMAPUR: While strongly supporting the NBCC’s request to the government to review the date of Good Governance Day, the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) Impur also pointed out that the decision of the government has hurt the sentiments of Christians all over India.

A press note by ABAM Impur, executive secretary Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger stated that India was a

secular country, with its millions of citizens professing many religions and its greatest asset was this unity in diversity. ABAM questioned as to why December 25, Christmas Day should be turned into Good Governance Day. Stating that the recent development and decisions made by the Modi government was confusing and hypocritical, ABAM requested for government to review the date.

town and Swemi villages of Chizami sub division.

The meeting focused on working together to bring peace and harmony in Chizami region through co-operation.

KOHIMA: The 44th biennial general conference of Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) concluded on December 18 with DIG, Fire and Emergency Services Neilasa Sopfü as the guest of honour at Rüsoma village.

Addressing the gathering, Sopfü said that it was time for the students’ to question oneself whether they were fit and able to compete. He also said that students these days had become lazy and wastes their

CIH director Dr. Lallan Ram with staffs & trainees of Certificate Course.

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the efforts of the trainers of the Institute & resource persons from SASRD/ ICAR/State Horti. Dept./ NHB and private organizations in making the course successful.

Feedbacks were given by the trainees during the programme. The programme was lead by Mr. Prabin, i/c. Certificate Course and brief remark was presented by A K Singh, Course Coordinator. The course had 48 theory classes and 48 practical sessions. A 15 days internship programme was

tion by additional director, Kevekha Kevin Zehol.

ABCD: Ao Baptist Church Diphupar (ABCD), Christian Education Ministry celebrated pre-Christmas and carol competition on December 18. The programme was favoured by different presentations and jail colony emerged as the winner of the carol competition.

SAYO cautions public on Dzükou DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to the fire incident of Dzukou valley on December 10, Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO), which had investigated into the incident, has informed that the fire was ignited due to cigarette butt of trekkers.

A press note by SAYO vice president, Neisizo Kuotsu and convener action committee, Zehoto Kikhi stated that as per the rules and code of conduct framed

by SAYO, the organization would initiate its course of penalty against the defaulters.

SAYO has also warned individuals, group or club not to go for paper release, fund drive or any other contractual works for individual or club’s beneficial interest

in Dzükou valley and its adjoining areas without the concern of SAYO or SAPO. SAYO has further cautioned upon all, to strictly abide to the dos and don’ts and to follow all safety norms as specified and instructed upon from the volunteers/in-charge of the valley. Violation in the form of causing forest/jungle fire pollution/littering the valley, plucking flowers plants (fresh & dry) is liable to heavy penalty and action from SAYO. SAYO also acknowledged all individuals who had contributed in their own ways in containing the situation especially Southern Angami community for being extra vigil in all situations and conditions.

NASU general conference concludes

Three-month certificate course concludes at CIH

DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland successfully conducted three months certificate course on Modern Nursery Management Practices of Horticulture Crops. The course started on September 14 and ended on December 14.

A brief certificate distribution programme was organized on December 16. CIH director Dr. Lallan Ram, in his short speech encouraged the trainees to utilize their skills for nursery development in NER region. He appreciated

by director Lithrongla G.Chishi, wherein she exhorted the staff for their conscientiousness and sincerity in performing their duties. Awards were given to exemplary employees.

Special numbers were presented by the staff, NCS and NSS probationers, invocation was given by deputy director, Er. Moa Longkumer and benedic-

also organized at Daffodil Nursery where hands on training on all aspects of nursery management were given to the trainees.

Meanwhile, it was informed that one month Skill Development courses accredited by Agriculture Skill Council of India would commence from January 16 2017.

Altogether 19 trainees from 5 states of North East viz. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland completed the certificate course.

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PTYS and PCCI condemn

news in brief

DIMAPUR: Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) and Phek Chamber of Commercial and Industries (PCCI) have jointly condemned the fraudulent failure of State Food and Civil Supplies Department under Public Distribution System (PDS) where PDS items meant for the few genuine beneficiaries does not even receive their share of food grain in the state.

A press note by Phek Town Youth Society press secretary, Kedupa Venuh stated that both PTYS and PCCI support ACAUT in their endeavor.

Further, Phek Town Youth Society would be organizing a variety show cum carnival night on December 21 for charity relief to poor and needy people during this Christmas.

Phek Town Youth Society has therefore requested all the citizens of Phek town to come and be part of help to the needy people.

DDADU meeting: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) has convened a meeting on December 20 at 1 p.m. at its head office near Hotel Saramati.

NSO 5th general conference

ADC Medzhiphema informs: Consequent upon the declaration of Open Defecation Free (ODF) made by the concerned 9 wards under Medzhiphema Town Council (MTC), ADC Sara S Jamir have informed that public have been invited to lodge claims/objection/feedback, if any, within 15 days time from the date of issue of this press release to adopt final resolution to declare ODF within the limits of MTC.

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Organization (NSO), Myanmar organized its 5th general conference from December 13-15 at Mala Taung Hall, Lahe town under the theme “Conquer Impediments” with NSAZ government executive member U Law Yone as chief guest.

At the conference, the house adopted resolutions to closely monitor the educational system in all Nagainhabited areas and to strictly check the excessive use of opium in the region.

New office bearers headed by president T. Mankhat Konyak, general secretary Myint Naing and executive chairman L. Patun were also elected.

Further, Naga Students’ Organization (NSO) and Naga Students and Youth’s Federation (Myanmar) have agreed to share responsibilities. Both parties unanimously concurred that NSO would deal with the students activities and would remain as apex body for the Naga students, whereas NSYF-M would change its nomenclature to NYF and would deal with all youth activities and would remain as apex body for entire Naga youths.

The two organizations have agreed to work hand in hand for the betterment of the Naga society. The next general conference is scheduled to be held at Layshi town.

KUD general meeting: Kitami Union Dimapur (KUD) has convened a general meeting cum election on December 21at 10 a.m in the residence of president, Niu-colony, Burma camp Dimapur. All the members have been asked to attend the meeting.

NPCC office to close for festive season: Office of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) would remain closed from December 20 to January 4, 2017 on account of Christmas and New Year. NPCC through its secretary (Admn) has also extended Christmas and New Year wishes to all the citizens of the state.

Meeting on MGNREGA, Tseminyu: Village council chairmen, GBs and RD block, Tseminyu officials have been informed to attend urgent meeting in regard to MGNREGA scheme and payment and also to discuss other matters of importance in regard to RD block Tseminyu on December 21 at 11 a.m in the VDB conference hall Tseminyu.

TLAN to celebrate triennial conference: Tening Lun Aruang Nagaland (TLAN) would be celebrating its triennial conference cum cultural festival from January 4-7 at Tening village with MLA, Namri Nchang as the chief guest. All the citizens of Tening living inside and outside have been requested to attend the conference. The conference would also showcase traditional games and beauty pageant.

Books on Nagas published overseas available: Limited copies of Dr. Tezenlo Thong’s books, published overseas, are available at Variety Book Depot, near Capital Hotel, Kohima until December 28. Interested individuals or parties may contact the depot at 9774234348 or 9862736027.

PSAC citizen meeting: Phor Social Action Committee (PSAC) has convened citizens meeting of Phorii villages on January 7, at Phor village cultural activities hall, as resolved at the general meeting which was held on January 2, 2016. All household of Phorii including Phor village, new Phor village and Wuzu village have been requested to attend the meeting.

Pre-Christmas celebrated at Athibung town: 36 Assam Rifles unit organized pre Christmas at Helipad, Athibung town on December 19. The celebration included games and distribution of gifts to the students.

Students were also encouraged to keep their body fit and maintain discipline. The Assam Rifles also inspired them to join the security forces. Students from Athibung town and Jalukie Government High School participated in the celebration.

Vipassana meditation gypsy camp: Ten-day Vipassana meditation gypsy camp would be organized from January 4, 2017 at the premises of Dimapur Dhamma Vihar, Kevija-U village, by asstt. teacher Suparimal Barua, nominated by Vipassana Research Institute, Igatpuri (Maharashtra). Interested aspirants from the North Eastern region belonging to the age group of 18 years and above could participate in the said course. Interested aspirants may contact with N. Barua, course manager on 9436002475 or e-mail: nbarua.58@gmail.com for obtaining the application form with code of discipline etc. For more details visit www.vridhamma.org and www.dhamma.org.

time in wrong ways. Opining that a person should be dedicated and have determination to become a successful person, Sopfü spoke about some prominent leaders in the world who had initially come from low status life.

He said it was because of their untiring effort and hard work that had made them what they were today.

Sopfü challenged the students to be more sincere and hard working and also urged the NASU out going executives and the incoming

executives to give their best for the welfare of the students’ society and to be good leaders. Meanwhile NASU also elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2017-19 headed by Kevilelhou Zumu as president, Zhapuneituo Zhale as general secretary, Aso Khana as treasurer and seven other members. The valedictory programme was chaired by Khriezotuolie Francis while invocation was pronounced

by Khrieo Mezhü Pastor CRC Rüsoma.

39 A/C Sanis new NPF office dedicated

HS&G training camp held in CHSS

DIMAPUR: Naga Peoples Front (NPF) 39 A/C Sanis party office at Sanis ‘o’ Point was inaugurated on November 26 by NPF president Wokha division, P. Mhonthung Lotha as the chief guest. Speaking at the programme, Mhonthung had urged the party members of the constituency to be loyal and adhere to party principle. Further, he appealed all to work incessantly to strengthen the party and also assured and encouraged the gathering that the NPF party as a whole in the state was strong and confident to run the government. He also asked the constituency people to utilize the newly opened office for the benefit of the party alone. He was accompanied by multitude of party officials from the district and state. General secretary NPF Central HQ Kohima, Y. Renbomo Kikon also delivered a short speech.

Earlier, the party office was dedicated by pastor Hachan Baptist Church Sanis Khodao Mozhui, welcome note by NPF president 39 A/C Nyamo Lotha, vote of thanks by general secretary Janbemo N. Odyuo and benediction by treasurer Ntsemo Ovung.

Lost and found: Wallet containing cash and ID belonging to Metekhrielie Merjura has been found. The owner may contact 9612241550.

Trainees during the Hindustan Scouts & Guides training camp.

DIMAPUR: Komalpad training camp of Hindustan Scouts & Guides was successfully conducted from December 6 to 10 at Carmel Higher Secondary School (CHSS), 4th Mile, Dimapur where a total of 181 scouts and guides participated.

A special session was conducted by director, Development Association of Nagaland (DAN), Fr Charles. Awareness of Swachh Bharat was also organized around the school and Chekiye village area, in which all the scouts and

guides participated.

Hindustan Scouts & Guides has also thanked principal, Carmel Hr. Sec. School, Rev Fr. James for providing all the facilities to organize such types of training camps, beneficial for the children.

ONA condemns police action

DIMAPUR: Overseas Naga Association (ONA) has expressed deep dismay at the media reports of the public rally organized

by ACAUT on December 15 at Dimapur, wherein the police resorted to tear gas, water cannon to disperse the peaceful protestors against corruption.

A press note by ONA president, Visier Sanyü and secretary general, Paul Pimomo stated that the egalitarian Naga society had been disconnected into two class society, where a small and powerful elite could, “use

force against their own people for peacefully protesting against corruption and injustice in our land.”

ONA questioned as to who else may be responsible for this “since corruption of the proportion that exists in Nagaland requires an intricate network to succeed”. However ONA asserted that “ACAUT and similar organizations must win for the sake of our society.” It also extended its Christmas wishes and hopes for a new life in 2017 for the people.

ACAUT acknowledges public support DIMAPUR: ACAUT Nagaland has extended its appreciation at the support and concern shown by various organizations and people from all walks of life, irrespective of tribes, creed and colour during the signature campaign held from December 13 to 14 and the peaceful rally on December 15.

ACAUT media cell stated that despite the stiff opposition and brute force of the government, people had responded with true grit and resolve. ACAUT Nagaland also appreciated the courage exhibited by the mothers and women folks who protected their men folks by encircling and covering them. It stated that the bravery shown by the mothers and the women folks have demonstrated that the prayers of thousands of mothers were with ACAUT, further strengthening its resolve to fight harder in the fight against corruption. ACAUT Nagaland also appreciated the efforts of those NGOs particularly Lotha HoHo Dimapur, NTC Dimapur Urban Council Chairman’s Federation (DUCCF) and few other individuals on their tireless effort to reach out to R.Z Lotha on the current imbroglio.

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Agartala Pleasant with clouds and sun 26 13 Aizawl

Partly sunny and nice

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Guwahati A morning shower; some sun 24 13 Imphal

Mostly sunny and beautiful

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Itanagar Not as warm, a p.m. shower 22 11 Shillong

Cloudy with a passing shower 14 8

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Dimapur Pleasant with clouds and sun 24 13 Mkg

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Tuensang Cooler with periods of sun

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Talk on climate change SJCC Viswema observes thanksgiving mass organised in Kohima

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KOHIMA, DEC 19 (NPN): Environmentalist and assistant professor University of Delhi, Dr. Robert Mizo said every individual was responsible towards climate change. He encouraged the use of multimedia and other IT tools to spread awareness, protect its generation, safeguard the environment, nature and to ensure sustainable usage of resources.

Sharing this on “Talk on climate change”, organized by PenThrill Publication House held this afternoon at D’café, Kohima under the theme “Youth and Climate Change”, Dr. Mizo advocated to promote cleaner lifestyle by aiming at reduction of carbon footprints. He focused on using the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in order to adopt and enforce discipline and guardianship of the planet. He said that “the key to greener planet was in your hands”.

He said implications of climate change would have Geo-Physical affect that could render the earth inhospitable. Dr. Mizo stressed that socially it would have implications on health and food security while economically there would be a loss of capital, wealth and infrastructure. He also said politically it could trigger conflicts, rise in environmental refugees and culturally it could change people’s

Dr. Robert at the talk on climate change at Kohima, Monday (NP) historical progression and worldview.

As stakeholders he said youth had every duty and right to participate in the policy making process, both global and local. He advocated that youth must insist on a secure future from today’s leaders and become responsible for themselves as well as the future generations.

Speaking from farmers’ perspective co-proprietor Eden Farm, Rekha Rose Dukru said climate change may not have been felt strongly in Nagaland as other parts of the country but said, it cannot deny the frequent occurrence of landslides, erratic and excessive rainfall, strong winds and scarcity of water which were some of the visible signs of climate change. This in turn also has an adverse affect on agriculture, she added.

She said over the past few years, farmers have engaged in more intense

Adoption committees present report at Kohima DPDB meeting

SDO(C) Kohima, Neikesono speaking at the Kohima DPDB on December 15 at DPDB Hall, Kohima. (DIPR) D I M A P U R : M o n t h ly meeting of Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) for the month of December was held on December 15 at DPDB Hall, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, deputy commissioner, Kohima first reviewed the last meeting minutes and deliberations were held in connection with the opening of new college at the existing Mt Sinai School Kohima. Board requested the concerned authority to verify and submit the preliminary report to the

DPDB for approval forwarding to the Education department.

Various Adoption Committees gave their power point presentations and highlighted their progress, achievements and initiatives undertaken in the district. The presentation on Village Adoption Committee report on 8th Western Angami Assembly Constituency (Hospital Colony) was given by Neikesono convener and SDO(C) Kohima, 11th Northern Angami by Seyiekhrielie Rio, BDO

ZRUD holds 6th annual conference in Dimapur

Vigilance commissioner, KT Sukhalu speaking at the ZRUD sixth annual general conference.

DIMAPUR, DEC 19: Zunheboto Range Union Dimapur (ZRUD) held its 6th annual general conference on December 10, at Urban Hut, Dimapur with vigilance commissioner, KT Sukhalu (IAS) and Y. Ahito Sema as the main speaker.

While addressing the conference, KT Sukhalu focused on the entire road condition of Zunheboto.

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He lamented that though the area was connected with countless roads, yet none of the road was pliable. He also said that many travellers had been facing the problem for the past years.

During the conference, both the speakers stressed on unity and honesty. They also encouraged the gathering to respect one another.

Meanwhile, house also elected Atovi Zhimomi as chairman and Hokiye Zhimomi as general secretary for the tenure 2017-19 sessions.

The programme also highlighted folk song which was presented by Yezani unit.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Y. Ketoshe Yepthomi, pastor Phuheto pronounced prayer for the outgoing and newly elected office prayers. Vote of thanks was delivered by Bohoto Rotokha.

Chie phobozou, 15th Southern Angami by SDO Wanyei Wanlleip and 10th Northern Angami A/C (High School Ward) by Kethosituo Sekhose, SDO (Sadar).

DC appreciated the Village Adoption committees for their services rendered to the grass root population with their activities by setting an example of sense of sanitation and imparting trainings on livelihood in the various locations which is the most effective way to stimulate economic development.

farming and increasing their farming area which has resulted in more conversion of non-agricultural land into agricultural land, leading to deforestation that eventually affects water source.

Yet she said this change of climatic condition has also allowed farmers to farm varieties of crops with increased crop yields.

Rose said far mers needed to be educated to cut fewer trees and go for water harvesting, efficient use of water and to discourage burning of land.

She said despite the technological advances weather was still a key factor in agricultural productivity, as well as soil properties and natural communities. In this regard she said it was imperative for a farmer to take good care of the mother earth since agriculture and livestock were heavily dependent on climate. Rose also said the knowledge of environmentalists, agriculturist and researchers should be strengthened to study and assist the farmers in fighting climate change.

Founder-publisher PenThrill Publication House, Vishü Rita Krocha said the talk was being organised with a belief that young people who had the zest, the energy, the creativity, “can be the change” that the world needed and expressed that the talk would help to resolve something for the cause at hand.

DIMAPUR: St. Joseph Catholic Church (SJCC) Viswema observed thanksgiving mass on December 18 to commemorate the graciousness of the Lord and warm response from the community on the recently concluded jubilee celebration.

At the thanksgiving mass the community gratefully cherished the manifold blessings and unceasing providence of the Almighty and the various factors that had nurtured and sustained the church.

Thanksgiving message was delivered by jubilee organising committee, chairman Nosazol Charles where he highlighted the various activities organized in preparation for

and malnutrition and making the right to food a legal entitlement.” Savi pointed out various highlights of the Act which he termed as “beauty of the Act.” The highlights were: Almost doubling the people covered under Public Distribution System(PDS) scheme 36% to 67% of the population, strengthening and expansion of the PDS, from a situation of it being dismantled to the fair price shop and the ration card system being there to stay, although not universal, it is the first step towards moving away from the poverty line based divisions of APL and BPL, states who were buying huge quantum of APL grain like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will continue getting it current APL prices, so at least there is no loss(schedule IV), maternal entitlements will now be universal.

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and the community members.

Officiating, the thanksgiving mass Rev. Fr. Immanuel invited the gathering to gratefully recall the graciousness of the

Lord for the past 50 years and to strive to be better Christians.

The service was presided over by president Catholic Union Viswema, Rukuvito Peter.

DIMAPUR: Goods and Service Tax (GST) would be implemented from April 1, 2017 and tax payers under the present VAT system, interested in continuing would have to enrol in the GST web portal. The provisional ID and password would be communicated through the state tax portal www.nagalandtax.nic.in using existing login ID. The dealers would have to enrol in the GST portal www. gst.gov.in. For further assistance helpdesk have been Nyumeithu Village Level Organisation (VLO) under Nagaland State Rural set up with phone 0124Livelihood Mission, Rural Development department, was inaugurated on 4688999 and queries could December 5 at Nyang village under Longleng district with Nangshimeyu be sent through e-mail to DSO & PD ATMA Longleng as chief guest. helpdesk@gst.gov.in.

Principal Secretary to CM & Finance Commissioner, Temjen Toy said the big departments such as School Education, Police, Housing, H&FW, R&B, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, District Administration, Agriculture and some others have been failing to credit New Pension Scheme into the Employees’ account on time. Departments were also directed to open the accounts of those employees who have no bank account.

Chief Secretary said the induction training for other services like engineering would soon be introduced in ATI, apart from NCS and allied services mid-career service training for other services would also be introduced. Labour & Employment department also highlighted the employees’s state insurance scheme, an autonomous cooperation which covered the insurance of non- governmental sectors with employees above 10 people. Discussing on an NIA case, the chief secretary said that any government servants found involved in extortion case would be strictly dealt with.

Awareness programme on NFSA 2013 conducted at JBC

DIMAPUR: Men’s department of Jakhama Baptist Church (JBC) conducted an awareness programme on National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA) at Jakhama Baptist Church for all churches in the village on December 4 with president of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO), Kezhokhoto Savi as the speaker.

Savi in his speech said NFSA was the Act that the people have waited for long and, when implemented properly, would hugely uplift the general mass specially the weaker section.

He was hopeful that the state government would not fail to fully implement the Act. Savi highlighted the various provisions and transparency/accountability mechanisms incorporated in the Act. According to the speaker, the Act was a “statutory acknowledgement of hunger

the jubilee and also acknowledged the contribution of the various groups; Society of Jesus, Bethany congregation, Diocesan, well wishing benefactors, various sub-committees

Enrolment for GST underway

Departmental meet deliberates on HIV prevalence in the state

DIMAPUR: Monthly AHoD and HoD meeting was held at the civil secretariat conference hall, Kohima on November 28 According to DIPR report the house discussed on contribution from chief secretary welfare funds for AIDS control in Nagaland, while state consultant, Nagaland Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (NLFA), Dr. Vinito Chishi in his powerpoint highlighted the prevalence of HIV in the state and also the functions of NLFA, NACO, NSACS and other organizations associated with AIDS. Dr. Vinito mentioned that quarterly report would be given if contributions were made for AIDS control.

Commissioner, Sentiyanger said that Church may not be the right forum to combat AIDS as the Church had its own limitations. Secretary & Director ATI, Lithrongla also raised the issue of funding the right forum to combat AIDS. The house concluded the issue with an agreement to contribute however a committee was formed to study it further.

Congregation at the thanksgiving mass on December 18, Viswema.

that the Act was implemented in Nagaland after a delay of nearly three years on June 27, 2016 initially for Dimapur and Kohima.

Meanwhile, NVCO through its Press & Media Cell has claimed that there were cases of misuse in distribution and charges of foodgrains provided under the Act. NVCO alleged that rice was being sold at an inflated rate ranging from Rs.4 to Rs.15 which, NVCO stated, was excessive and contrary to the Act. “As far as conducting awareness and training to the citizens especially to village council and town colony panchayat/ council is concerned, the state government especially the concerned department is very much failing,” the organisation observed.

NVCO further said that the Food Commission and district level grievances redressal system were yet to be established.

Litsami Students Union golden jubilee celebration concludes

Dr. Phitoli I Khala speaking at the programme.

DIMAPUR: The three-day Litsami Students’ Union golden jubilee concluded on December 18 with first vice president LSU, Sukhavi Chishi, GB, Thilixu village valedicting the session as guest of honor.

Sukhavi underscored the importance of having a

true relationship with God and also highlighted the history of the union at the initial stage.

Session speaker associate pastor, former women co-ordinator LSU, Dr Phitoli I Khala pointed out the weakness and the questionable areas as a Christian.

She also encouraged the congregation to forgive and forget in the name of jubilee. Former executive secretary LSU, Dr. Khashepu Chishi, retd. joint director, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services also exhorted the students that “There is no substitute for hard work” and that diligent hand succeed at the end.

Jubilee planning secy, finance convenor and chairman gave the jubilee report and vote of thanks respectively.

The oldest women of the village, Ghosheli Chishi blessed the congregation and the jubilee concluded with bonfire and fireworks.

ICAR conducts collaborative training on mushroom cultivation

DIMAPUR: ICAR research complex NEH Region, Nagaland Centre conducted a training programme on “entrepreneurship development through mushroom cultivation” in collaboration with ICAR-directorate of mushroom research, Solan from December 5 - 7.

The three-day training cum demonstration was organized by scientist (Plant Pathology) Dr. G. Rajesha to develop the entrepreneur in the mushroom cultivation.

The resource person from ICAR-DMR, principle scientist (agril. entomology), Dr. Satish Kumar and scientist (agril. extension) Dr. Mahantesh Shirur along with the scientists from RFRI Jorhat, NU-SASRD Medziphema, KVK Longleng and ICAR Nagaland Centre were involved in executing the hands and training on different mushroom cultivation.

During the training cultivation practice, value addition, processing and marketing of mushrooms were also covered. The training programme consisted technical sessions on cultivation of paddy straw, oyster, milky, shiitake and button mushrooms.

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gramme joint director, Dr. D. J. Rajkhowa motivated the participants to come up as an entrepreneur in spawn production to mitigate the problem of spawn

availability in Nagaland.

Altogether 30 farmers from the Dimapur, Longleng, Pasighat attended the training cum demonstration programme.

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Golaghat, Dec 19 (PTI): Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti leader Akhil Gogoi today alleged the Centre’s move to grant citizenship to Bangladeshi Hindu immigrants was a “big conspiracy” and vowed to thwart it.

“I urge all the workers, farmers and common people of Assam from today itself to protect the identity of the state. You will see that in the next three months, we will thwart any attempt to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis,” Gogoi told reporters just after coming out of Golaghat jail here.

Assam is in a “crisis” and there is a “big conspiracy” behind granting citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshi immigrants, the RTI activist and KMSS president alleged. “The BJP government is trying to amend the Assam Accord by amending the Citizenship Act. KMSS will raise a united fight against this move,” Gogoi said.

He also declared a fight against “privatisation” of oil fields in Assam through auctions and vowed bring about a logical conclusion to the

ongoing investigation on the corruption in Assam Public Service Commission.

The Gauhati High Court had granted Gogoi bail on December 16, paving the way for his immediate release. On October 2, he was arrested from the middle of a press conference for allegedly instigating people during eviction near Kaziranga National Park, leading to death of two protesters. Gogoi was first lodged in Nagaon jail for the case, but subsequently he was arrested in connection with various old cases, some as many as 10 years old, registered across the state.

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Agartala, Dec 19 (IANS): Hefty amount deposited in the accounts of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in the Tripura banks has prompted the state lawmakers to demand probe.

According to United Bank of India officials, of the 830,742 PMJDY accounts in Tripura’s 501 bank branches, 115,000 accounts were zero balance on November 8, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation.

“Rs 227 crore were deposited in the PMJDY accounts after November 8 raising the total amount deposited so far in these accounts to Rs 654 crore,” an official of the UBI said on Monday on condition of anonymity.

The issue was heatedly debated in the ongoing winter session of the Tripura assembly and the lawmakers of the opposition parties demanded a probe.

Former opposition leader and sitting senior Congress legislator Ratan Lal Nath said : “It was extremely mysterious how such an amount was deposited in the PMJDY accounts in Tripura, as the scheme is

meant for poor, women and economically weaker section of society.”

“Central government or Reserve Bank of India must inquire how such a large amount was deposited in the PMJDY accounts.

“For tax evasion some people might have deposited their unaccounted money in these PMJDY accounts with the help of a section of bank officials,” he added.

“As tribals in the northeastern states are exempted from paying income tax, government must inquire whether black money being adjusted as white money by taking scope of this rule of the scheme illegally,” the Congress leader added.

People of rural, remote and unbanked areas were to get the priority in the PMJDY which was launched on August 28, 2014 with a deposit limit of Rs 50,000. Bank official said that the PMJDY was a national mission to include all households in the country in the financial inclusion to ensure access to financial services that include banking, deposit accounts, remittance, credit, insurance, pension in an affordable manner.

Tripura lawyers urged to hasten case disposal

Mizoram: Of highway robbery, lottery scam and peace talks

CPI warns BJP ministers against visiting Manipur

AGARTALA, Dec 19 (Agencies): It is not just shortage of judges but also the frequent seeking of time for hearing by lawyers that has contributed to the delay in disposing cases, justice Subhashis Talapatra of the Tripura high court said.

“In my experience, I found that in almost 60% of the cases, lawyers seek time in court unnecessarily at different stages. The cases come up for hearing by rotation and when the court wants to hear the cases, lawyers file petitions seeking time, ultimately delaying the justice delivery system,” Talapatra said, addressing an induction programme for lawyers on Saturday. Unless lawyers help courts with the highest degree of integrity towards clients, the justice delivery system cannot be accelerated, he said. “Lawyers have been playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the constitutional rights of citizens, but a small mistake on part of the lawyers might lead to a misunderstanding about the legal profession,” he added.

3 tourist trains in Assam on the cards Guwahati, Dec 19 (Agencies): Union minister of state for railways Rajen Gogain said at least three tourist trains will be introduced in Assam in the coming months in order to boost tourism in the region.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Judima Festival at Dibarai village near Haflong, Gohai disclosed by the end of January, the first tourist train will be introduced between Guwahati and Dimapur (Nagaland). The other two between Guwahati and Pasighat (Arunachal), and Haflong and Agartala (Tripura) will be introduced in phases. “Another train between Haflong and Guwahati will be introduced in the next couple of months,” said Gohain while informing the gathering that the Centre is going to organize a Northeast Festival soon.

The Judima Festival was inaugurated by minister of state (Independent charge) for rural development, sports and youth welfare and cultural affairs Naba Kumar Doley. In his address, Doley stated, “The initiative has been undertaken to promote tourism and put Haflong on the tourism map of the Northeast.”

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Aizawl, Dec 19 (PTI): A sensational highway robbery of gold bars allegedly committed by the officer and soldiers of a paramilitary force, mob violence in a court premises, delay in the repatriation of Brus, a lottery scam and talks with Hmar rebels were some of the developments that kept Mizoram in news in 2016.

The northeastern state was also jolted several times during the year including a 6.9-magnitude quake in April and a 6.7-magnitude one in January.

After repeated delays, the National Food Security Scheme was finally implemented in the state on March 1 when 6.44 lakh people were selected under the scheme while the government also decided that rice would be provided to 5.52 lakh people at a higher price.

The top news, however, was the highway robbery. A resident of Electric Veng area here lodged an FIR on April 21 alleging around eight gun-totting soldiers waylaid his car on the southern outskirts of the capital last December and decamped with 52 gold bars worth Rs 14.5 crore which he smuggled from Mizoram-Myanmar border.

The complainant claimed he did not file the FIR earlier as the soldiers, belonging to Assam Rifles, threatened him of dire consequences if he approached police.

cation Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of “hatching the conspiracy” of putting him behind bars, mainly to keep him away from the by-polls in Lakhimpur Lok Sabha seat and Baithalangso Assembly constituency, besides the recently held Autonomous Council polls.

“I also urge Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to not bow in front of Delhi and Nagpur. He should be the real ‘state leader’ and work for the people of Assam,” Gogoi said. Talking about the demonetisation measure by the Centre, the peasant leader said it has affected the farmers severely and they are in “deep crisis”.

In the investigation, the eight Assam Rifles personnel reportedly told the interrogators that the dacoity was committed on the orders of the then battalion commandant and they submitted the gold bars to him at his official residence in Aizawl.

At least 14 people, including the officer, an Aizawl-based non-tribal businessman and a former student leader were arrested in this connection along with a Naik Subedar, four Havildars and three jawans of Assam Rifles.

The officer denied the charges and said he was at Silchar when the dacoity took place and claimed gun runners smuggling weapons from Myanmar were behind the heist.

The state government subsequently decided to hand over the case from the special investigation team to the CBI though the investigating agency is still to respond.

The launching of the National Food Security Scheme was marred by widespread mistakes committed while printing 2.45 lakh ration cards inviting attacks from Opposition parties. In some cases, date of birth of all the members of a family was shown as January 1, which prompted the state government to reprint the ration cards.

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) outbreak hit the state in the early

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJETIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Kamal Ahmed has been applied by Shri. Eusuf Ahmed Choudhary R/o H/No. A1/83 New Market Ward No. 19, Dimapur, Nagaland s/o Late Kamal Ahmed for possession of: DMC Shop No. A1/83 New Market Dimapur.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 20.01.2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 19th Dec. 2016.

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(G. H. RAMLIA) Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

Regd. No 5132/16 Dated 12/12/16 AFFIDAVIT By this deed I, the undersigned MHALEZHÜNUO CHIELIE previously called MHALEZHÜNUO, and resident of Kohima Village L.Khel,Kohima Nagaland solemnly declare: 1. That for and on behalf of myself, my family and relative, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of MHALEZHÜNUO and in place thereof, I do hereby assume from this date the name /surname, but assumed name/surname of MHALEZHÜNUO CHIELIE 2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deed and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever ,use and sign the name of MHALEZHÜNUO CHIELIE as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname.

3. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular at all times hereafter to designate and address me ,my family and relative by such assumed name/surname of MHALEZHÜNUO CHIELIE In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my former and adopted name/surname of MHALEZHÜNUO CHIELIE affix my signature and seal ,if any, this 12th day of December 2016.

Solemnly affirmed before me by the deponent on this 12th day of December 2016 Notary Public, Kohima, Nagaland K-4532

part of May causing death of almost 4,000 pigs and piglets.

Mobs attacked district court buildings and official residents of judges in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district on September 22 resulting in the Gauhati High Court withdrawing all the judicial officers from Lunglei.

The repatriation of Brus lodged in six relief camps in neighbouring Tripura which was scheduled to begin from November 30 could not take off due to a series of problems.

Demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 old notes saw people in Khawbung area in Champhai district along Myanmar border adopting a novel way to beat the cash scarcity by using paper notes in which the value of what was owed was written.

The ‘lottery scam’ caused quite a furore after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India said that the Mizoram government lost Rs 11,808.77 crore during 2012-13 to 2014-15 fiscal due to non-deposit of Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) and Administrative Expenses by four lottery distributors.

Following pressure from people, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla initiated peace talks with the Manipurbased Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) rebel group.

I mphal , D e c 1 9 (Agencies): CPI, Manipur state council secretary Dr M Nara has warned the BJP Ministers against visiting Manipur until the tense situation normalizes.

Speaking to the media, Nara said, “All the BJP ministers who visited the state never came with the intention of solving the volatile situation in the state.”

“They came only to campaign for votes not for solving the diseases plaguing the state like the UNC economic blockade or the NSCM (IM) issue. They just add more fuel to the fire, so until and unless the critical issues of the state are solved it will be better for the BJP Ministers to stay out of the state,” he added.

“The people of Manipur cannot just sit and watch the whole drama of peace deal between the NSCN (IM) and GoIwhile they are being tortured.”

He stated that people are fed up of the Congress and BJP abuses at each other for the sake of votes and urged them to instead focus on solving the hardship of the people. Nara also appealed to Manipur governor to summon an assembly session for bringing a swift solution to the ongoing problem. “Manipur is in a tense and crucial state right now and it did not just explode in one night but was built up over the years”, he said.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Armed gunmen loots 22 labourers in Manipur

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IMPHAL, Dec 19: Twenty-two labourers kidnapped by armed gunmen were released after looting their money and mobile phones in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.

Reports said that the 22 labourers hailing from various valley areas were whisked away by a group of armed gunmen from their makeshift camp at Paoi village under Litan police of Kamjong district yesterday evening, around 4pm. Non-local labourers were, however, left kept behind by the kidnappers.

The 22 labourers were taken to a village in Ukhrul district where they were detained in a house till 9 am, reports said.

However, after robbing off their money and mobile phones, the kidnappers released the labourers near a state security post in Ukhrul district.

The kidnappers also allegedly forced the labourers to put their names and signatures on blank papers without giving any reason.

Police are yet to establish the identity of the kidnappers.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-946/16

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Shri. L. K. Shangne -Vrs- Shri. Mese Kapfo resident of Chakesang Colony 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 7/01/2017.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. L. K. Shangne Village /Town Block No. : 9, Patta No. : 1806, Dag No. : 1952/1969, Area : 00B-00K-07 Ls. North : John Lotha, South : Road, East : Mrs. Richeal, West : Main Road.

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Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

Guwahati, Dec 19 (PTI): The Assam government today announced an incentive of 0.75 per cent on digital payments for buying petrol and diesel, in addition to that of the Centre, taking the total benefit to 1.5 per cent.

U nve i l i n g a n 1 8 point incentive scheme for transforming the state into a “less cash economy”, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unleashed a slew of measures, including a reward to first 10 farmers for procuring seeds and fertilizers through the digital mode.

“The state government will offer 0.75 per cent discount on purchase of petrol and diesel through the electronic mode. This will be in addition to the central scheme of the same amount, as announced by oil PSUs,” he added.

Sarma said the benefit will be notified by oil PSU firms in coming days and it will be with effect from January 1.

“The incentive will be adjusted to VAT dues paid by the oil firms. In total, customers will get the cashback of equivalent to 1.5 per cent of the price of diesel and petrol purchased,”

he added.

Talking about other schemes, the minister said the first 10 farmers will be rewarded Rs 5,000 and a citation each if the seeds and fertilisers are bought through cashless mechanism between July 1 and July 15 next year.

“Because of all these 18-point incentives, we will have an estimated revenue loss of Rs 100 crore initially. However, if we can make people go digital, then they will come under tax net and in the next 1-2 months, we will gain,” Sarma said while explaining the larger picture.

He said further that the steps are being taken to make Assam a “less cash economy”, not “cash less economy”.

“These steps are to make Assam a digital state.

Probably, Assam is the first state in the country to announce such a wide range of incentive schemes. We will have a digital component in our next year’s Budget too,” Sarma said.

Out of 7.8 lakh organised tea garden workers, he added, six lakh have already opened account post the demonetization drive.

Tripura MLA runs away with Speaker’s mace; stalls house

Agartala, Dec 19 (IANS): The Tripura Assembly on Monday witnessed a bizarre scene during the house proceedings as a TMC legislator ran away with the Speaker’s mace, stalling legislative business.

The incident occurred while the members were debating heatedly about the alleged “womanising” issue involving ruling CPI-M leaders.

The Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators had approached the Speaker’s podium and started sloganeering against Forests Minister Naresh Jamatia.

All of a sudden, TMC MLA Sudip Roy Barman seized the Speaker’s mace and ran away with it outside the house abruptly putting a halt to the proceedings.

The Watch-and-Ward staff, led by the Marshal, followed Barman and after half-a-minute brought the mace back, before Speaker Ramendra Chandra Debnath went to his chamber.

“Bar man raised a womanising issue during Zero Hour without any prior notice. Then the opposition members came to the well of the house and started shouting slogans.

“Suddenly, Barman ran out of the house with the mace. He should not have done it,” later the Speaker told reporters in

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his resignation. Jamatia, however, strongly refuted the allegation and told the house that he has already filed a case in a local court against the newspaper.

Since Tripura become a full-fledged state in January 1972, incidents of running away with the symbolic silver mace by opposition legislators in the midst of an assembly sitting has occurred thrice.

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Modi, Rahul attack each other on demonetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the party’s Parivarta Rally in Kanpur on Monday. (PTI)

KANPUR, DEC 19 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi made scathing attack on each other over demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes. While Narendra Modi accused Congress led Opposition of disrupting Parliament over currency ban, Rahul Gandhi said the demonetisation has spared big fishes and in process has ruined the poor people.

Speaking at a rally in

Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Jaunpur. (PTI)

Kanpur in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is a strong desire for change in the state and if they come together, then nothing can stop India from progressing.

Narendra Modi invoked Rajiv Gandhi in his speech to attack Congress over demonetisation.

“Congress government claims that when Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister, everyone was empowered with a mobile phone.

Now when I say, we should switch to mobile banking, you (Congress) says no one has mobile. How much would you lie? Don’t you feel ashamed?” asked PM Modi.

Narendra Modi said

Modi welcomes EC bid to stop black money in polls K anpur , D ec 1 9 (IANS): Welcoming the Election Commissions proposal to ban anonymity behind donations of more than Rs 2,000 to political parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured it of implementing measures aimed at preventing black money infiltrating the electoral process.

Addressing a party rally in Kanpur, Modi accused the opposition of avoiding a debate in Parliament over the issue of political donations and asked the poll panel to continue its endeavour at electoral reforms. “During the all-party meeting, before the winter session of Parliament, I had urged for a debate on political donations. People are full of mistrust about the donation to political parties and we must debate on the issue on how to remove this mistrust,” he said. “People

Soon, dial ‘1955’ to give your feedback on call drops NEW DELHI, DEC 19 (PTI): The government plans to launch toll-free number ‘1955’ to record the feedback of telecom subscribers on the issue of call drops. “Short code 1955 has been allotted for IVRS system on call drop,” an official source said. Provisioning of this number will be mandatory for telecom operators and should be accessible for local and STD calling.

As per a letter by the Department of Telecom to operators in the last week of November the ‘1955’ number “is for outbound calls to subscribers, the IVRS system will have to present a pre-defined CLI (caller line identification) to the subscribers, through short code ‘1955’.”

State-run telecom firm MTNL has been directed to configure the short code.

Telecom operators have been directed not to charge any integration, maintenance, operational fee from MTNL. Official sources said that Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha will launch the service, but did not disclose any further details.

have distrust for politicians over political donations and it is our responsibility to ensure that they do not have any reason to point fingers at political parties over donations,” he added. Modi said that he and his BJP wholeheartedly welcome the EC’s recent recommendation to slash the limit for accepting anonymous donations to Rs 2,000 from the current Rs 20,000.

He also advocated simultaneous conduct of the general and assembly elections and yet again flayed the opposition for running away from a debate in Parliament over the issue. “I also had called for debates on the possibility of simultaneous conduct of general and assembly polls. Due to polls at different times not only are there opportunities of corruption but they also stall development and create tension among people.”

those who are not supporting demonetisation are in favour of corruption and black money. Modi blamed Opposition parties for standoff in the Parliament during recently concluded winter session.

“Our agenda is stop corruption. The Opposition’s agenda is to stall Parliament. My government is intent on stopping the corrupt and the opposition wants to protect them,” Modi said in Kanpur rally.

Hitting back at Narendra Modi over note ban, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister is fooling people over black money.

Rahul Gandhi said the de-

cision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes was against poor and made the rich richer. “We are not against a cashless economy but are against the torture that has been inflicted on poor,” said Rahul Gandhi.

Speaking at a rally in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi went all guns blazing against Narendra Modi and his demonetisation drive. “Demonetisation is a firebombing on poor people. A poor doesn’t buy a cot from credit cards or Paytm but from cash. Modi ji has burned all that money,” said Rahul Gandhi.

Asking the Prime Minister to name the Swiss bank account holders, the Congress leader said black money is only with 50 families in India.

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi for constantly changing the motive behind the demonetisation drive. Rahul Gandhi said initially the decision was aimed at curbing black money, they it was shifting to fighting against counterfeit notes and now cashless economy is being said the agenda behind the currency ban.

“94 per cent black money is in foreign banks, investments in deals and gold. Why is our PM running after the rest 6 per cent? asked Rahul Gandhi.

Hyderabad blasts: Yasin, four others sentenced to death HYDERABAD, Dec 19 (Agencies): Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and four others have been sentenced to death for the twin blasts in Hyderabad’s Dilsukhnagar in 2013.

This is the first time that top leaders of the Indian Mujahideen, including Yasin Bhatkal, were convicted in a terror attack in the country.

Eighteen people died and 130 were injured in two blasts in February 2013 at a packed shopping area in Dilsukhnagar.

Months later, in August that year, Yasin Bhatkal was arrested in Bihar, close to the border with Nepal.

Co-founder Riyaz Bhatkal remains on India’s mostwanted list and is believed to be in Pakistan. The Indian Mujahideen was banned as a terrorist group in 2010.

“It’s the first time that IM cadres have been convicted. They had plans to strike all over India.” Sharad Kumar, chief of the country’s main counter-terror body or National Investigation Agency (NIA), told NDTV last week. In its charge-sheet, the agency said the Indian Mujahideen conspired to wage a war against India. Before the deadly blasts, the five allegedly conducted a test blast on a hill on the outskirts of Hyderabad. They also allegedly used proxy servers for lengthy internet chats to plan the strike in the heart of the city.

Govt will provide enhance facilities for women troops on borders, says Rajnath

New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the government will provide enhanced infrastructure and logistical facilities at border posts where women personnel have been deployed, under the command of various frontier guarding forces.

Singh, after taking salute at the 53rd Raising Day event of paramilitary Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at its camp in Delhi, said it was essential to have “gender-friendly” facilities at these far flung areas for women as the present support system is deficient.

“There should be gender-friendly infrastructure at border posts where women are deployed….I believe there is a deficiency in this regard. This needs to be improved. I believe those border posts where women personnel are deployed, more facilities should be provided there,” he said.

Apart from SSB, Border Security Force (deployed along Pakistan and Bangladesh borders) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (along SinoIndia frontier) has deployed its women personnel as part of their border guarding charter. While the forces have upgraded or created new infrastructure facilities at the border posts after women combatants were posted at these locations for the first time few years back, reports from the field units of these forces have desired

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that much more needs to be done in this regard.

Singh said that his ministry will give a serious thought to a pending proposal of SSB to have its own dedictated intelligence wing to aid its ground troops mandated to secure Indian borders with Nepal and Bhutan. “Despite not having a dedicated intelligence wing, you have been quite successful in your opera-

tions along the two borders you guard,” Singh said.

He said it was surely “not an easy” task to secure the two borders as they are not fenced and are fully open which leads to heavy movement across the frontiers.

The Home Minister lauded the force for detecting and apprehending narcotics, arms, ammunition and other banned susbtances estimated at Rs 274 crore when they were being illegally transacted across the two borders this year. Calling SSB a “multidimensional” force, Singh welcomed the forces’ proposal to get erected at least ten FM radio towers in the border areas along Nepal.

During the event, SSB Director General Archana Ramasundaram said the force was facing vacancies in the officer cadres and has taken some of them on deputation from other sister forces.

Atrocities against SC, ST: BJP-ruled Raj tops list New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): BJP-ruled Rajasthan has reported the highest number of cases of atrocities against SCs and STs during 2013-15, followed by pollbound Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, a new government report said, even as the Centre today flagged the issue of poor conviction rates in such cases.

Rajasthan has registered 23,861 cases under the amended Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act, while UP and Bihar registered 23,556 and 21,061 cases respectively, according to the agenda papers for a meeting of a committee to review the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 held here today.

M a d h ya P r a d e s h , Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil and Gujarat reported 14,016, 9,054, 8,084, 7,565,

6,546, 5,131 and 3,969 such crimes respectively during the years.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed that during 201315, only 43.3 per cent of the total cases registered (13,8077) were disposed of by courts and 25.7 per cent of total cases disposed of by courts (59,779), ended in conviction.

“In certain states, i.e.

Andhra Pradesh (6.3 per cent), Gujarat (3.1 per cent), Karnataka (3.5 per cent), Maharashtra (7.6 per cent), Odisha (4.3 per cent), Tamil Nadu (7.5 per cent), Telangana (7.5 per cent) and West Bengal (3 per cent), the conviction rate was in single digit,” the agenda note read.

The committee headed

by Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot sought action taken report from state governments to

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improve the disposal and conviction rates in such cases.

During the meeting, Gehlot pointed out that only 14 states have set up exclusive special courts for speedy trial of cases registered under the PoA Act. However, he rued there was no information about formation of such courts by 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi, Punjab, Jharkhand, Haryana, Goa, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam etc and urged them to do the needful. Section 14 of the amended PoA Act provides

for establishing of exclusive special courts for one or more districts and where number of cases under this Act is less, specification of Court of Session as a Special Court, with powers to take direct cognisance of the offences under the PoA Act. The Committee also wanted to know if the relief amount, that has been raised and made between Rs 85,000 to Rs 8,25,000 depending upon the nature of offence, is being given within seven days to the concerned persons as specified in the PoA Rules amended on April 14, 2016.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO.18 Dimapur, tuesday, December 20, 2016

Public Depriving Scheme

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here has been much that has been said, reported and commented about the issue of items meant for Public Distribution System(PDS) for Nagaland that are being systematically diverted to open market or sold off and smuggled to other states of neighbouring countries by well established mafia dons. As per rough estimates, price difference in transaction of rice and wheat in the open market is valued at around Rs.15 to 20 crore each month.

This does not include SKO(kerosene) and other government controlled items issued through highly subsidised rates. Nagaland receives a total of around 1,42,280 liters of kerosene per month which is allotted to 20 retail outlets. The controlled price of kerosene is around Rs.16 per litre while the market rate is anywhere around Rs.40 per litre. One can only imagine the magnitude of the racket between controlled rate and market rates. Nagaland Post had been reporting about the alleged misuse of PDS items since nearly two decades ago out of reports from various authenticated sources. The revelations had also led to attempts for improving the PDS during President’s Rule in 1992.The problem was greatly eased in the absence of politicians as bureaucrats were kept in check by an alert Governor. Though much had been exposed by various reports carried in this newspaper in the past, no concrete action had been taken except for some departmental inquiry which invariably meant little but a symbolic exercise. It may be recalled the 2011 report of the CAG Nagaland indicated one of the flaws of the PDS in Nagaland. The report disclosed that the food and civil supplies department was not adequately equipped with storage facility for food grains. As a result, against the off-take of 11774 MT food grains per month from FCI, the department could store only 7300 MT in government godowns and 4474 MT food grains were stored in private godowns of the stockist every month. Following the December 9 raid on godowns run through benami by two well known middlemen, it became clear that the inherent inability of the department to stock food grains was a boon for those who divert food grains for sale in the open market. The difference in controlled price and market prices for wheat and rice per month is more than enough money has ensured that the racket continued undisturbed for decades. Nagaland is a rice eating state and its people use firewood in rural areas and LPG in urban areas. Therefore wheat is hardly consumed while kerosene is also not commonly used as cooking fuel. The December 9 raid on the two godowns in Dimapur has brought the facts out in the open. The department of food and civil supplies(F&CS) had merely denied existence of rackets within despite the fact that the raid on the two godowns strongly pointed to it. Therefore, the department of F&CS should have ordered police to conduct the probe in a transparent manner in presence of colony residents, the two stockists and the benami operators. The unearthing of the alleged racket on December 9 is only the tip of the iceberg.

Several decades of diversion and manipulation has led to systemic innovation of laid down practices such as not ensuring construction of needed godowns for storage since the objective is to store food grains in private depots. A PIL is needed to expose and also bringing to book those involved.

DailyDevotion The Focus Of Our Message I did not come to bring peace but a sword.

—Matthew 10:34 Never be sympathetic with a person whose situation causes you to conclude that God is dealing harshly with him. God can be more tender than we can conceive, and every once in a while He gives us the opportunity to deal firmly with someone so that He may be viewed as the tender One. If a person cannot go to God, it is because he has something secret which he does not intend to give up— he may admit his sin, but would no more give up that thing than he could fly under his own power. It is impossible to deal sympathetically with people like that.

We must reach down deep in their lives to the root of the problem, which will cause hostility and resentment toward the message. People want the blessing of God, but they can’t stand something that pierces right through to the heart of the matter.

If you are sensitive to God’s way, your message as His servant will be merciless and insistent, cutting to the very root. Otherwise, there will be no healing. We must drive the message home so forcefully that a person cannot possibly hide, but must apply its truth. Deal with people where they are, until they begin to realize their true need.

Then hold high the standard of Jesus for their lives. Their response may be, “We can never be that.” Then drive it home with, “Jesus Christ says you must.” “But how can we be?” “You can’t, unless you have a new Spirit” (see Luke 11:13).

There must be a sense of need created before your message is of any use. Thousands of people in this world profess to be happy without God. But if we could be truly happy and moral without Jesus, then why did He come?

He came because that kind of happiness and peace is only superficial. Jesus Christ came to “bring…a sword” through every kind of peace that is not based on a personal relationship with Himself.

Quotes

Infuse your life with action.

Don’t wait for it to happen.

Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. ~ Bradley Whitford

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n India, we are still in awe of scientists, doctors and researchers. In a way I am glad, because Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a grouping of the top and most respected physicians and researchers in the world and they bring out a monthly listing of the research that is being published all over the world on diet and disease.

Many of these studies are a “study of studies” which means that they take hundreds of studies and make a composite study of them.

They have a website called PCRM and I suggest you look at it.

I have simply reproduced their findings: This one is on research in 2014 and the next article is on research in 2015 and 2016.

Dairy products increase the risk for ovarian cancer among African-American women, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. Researchers followed 1,146 women with and without cancer from the African American Cancer Epidemiology Study and monitored consumption of dairy products, lactose, calcium, and vitamin D and cancer incidence rates.

Those with the highest intake of whole milk and lactose increased their risk for ovarian cancer, compared with those who consumed the least, while those who consumed the most calcium decreased their risk for cancer by 49 percent.

(Qin B, Moorman PG, Alberg AJ, et al. Dairy, calcium, vitamin D and ovarian cancer risk in African–American women. Br J Cancer. Published online September 15, 2016.)

Fats, specific to animal products, increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to research presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). Researchers followed the consumption of various types of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in the diets of 71,334

women and tracked diabetes incidence rates. Those who consumed the most fats increased their risk for diabetes by 26 percent, when compared to those who consumed the least. Specifically, omega-3 docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) and omega-6 arachidonic acid (AA), both of which are mostly found in meat, fish, and eggs, almost doubled the risk for type 2 diabetes, and, when controlling for weight, by as much as 41 and 49 percent, respectively.

(Dow C, Mangin M, Balkau B, et al. Fatty acid consumption and incident type 2 diabetes: evidence from the E3N cohort study.

Poster presented at: the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 52nd Annual meeting; September 14, 2016: Munich, Germany.)

Red and processed meats increase risk for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses, according to a review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Researchers examined the correlation between disease risk and meat consumption in six cohort studies. Consumption of 100 grams of red meat per day increased the risk for stroke and for breast cancer, death from heart disease, colorectal cancer, and advanced prostate cancer, by 11, 15, 17, and 19 percent, respectively. At 50 grams per day, processed meats increased the risk for several chronic diseases including colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, death from heart disease, and diabetes by 18, 19, 24, and 32, respectively. Possible mechanisms include high levels of heme iron, cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, nitrates and nitrites, and sodium found in red and processed meat products.

(Wolk A. Potential health hazards of eating red meat. J Intern Med. Published online September 6, 2016.)

High fruit and vegetable intake will not counterbalance the increased risk

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Consider plant-based diet for heart disease caused by eating meat, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers followed 74,645 participants from the Swedish Mammography Cohort and the Cohort of Swedish Men studies and monitored diet and mortality due to heart disease. Those who consumed the highest amounts of red meat increased their risk of dying from heart disease by 29 percent, when compared to those who consumed the least. The risks remained consistent when coupled with various fruit and vegetable intakes.

High fruit and vegetable intake could not prevent meat-related deaths.

(Bellavia A, Stilling F, Wolk A. High red meat intake and all-cause cardiovascular and cancer mortality: is the risk modified by fruit and vegetable intake? Am J Clin Nutr. Published online August 24, 2016) Red meat intake during childhood leads to earlier onset of puberty in adolescent girls, according to a study published online in the Journal of Nutrition.

Researchers monitored red meat intake and the age of menarche of 456 participants from the Bogota School Children Cohort.

Those who consumed two or more servings of red meat per day began menstruation several months earlier than those who consumed less red meat. High levels of iron and zinc, heterocyclic amines, and hormones found in red meat may alert the body to begin puberty earlier. Researchers stress that earlier menarche negatively affects disease risk for breast cancer, obesity,

cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions later in life.

(Jansen EC, Marín C, Mora-Plazas M, Villamor E. Higher childhood red meat intake frequency is associated with earlier age at menarche. J Nutr. Published online March 9, 2016.)

Removing dairy products from your diet may lower your risk of certain cancers, according to a study published online in the British Journal of Cancer. Researchers followed 22,788 lactose intolerant participants from Sweden. They also monitored cancer rates of their immediate family members. The incidence rates for lung, breast, and ovarian cancers decreased among the lactose intolerant. Family members, and the general Swedish population who included dairy in their diet, did not experience the same reduction in cancer risk. Researchers suspect the avoidance of high amounts of saturated fat and hormones found in dairy products may account for the decreased risk.

(Ji J, Sundquist J, Sundquist K. Lactose intolerance and risk of lung, breast and ovarian cancers: aetiological clues from a population-based study in Sweden. Br J Cancer. Published online October 14, 2014.)

People with diabetes, looking for a more powerful treatment, should consider a plant-based diet, according to a team of American and Japanese researchers.

Combining the results of six prior studies, the researchers found that a plant-based diet significantly improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Earlier studies

had shown that plant-based diets could improve a key indicator of blood sugar control, called haemoglobin A1c, as much as 1.2 points, which is far greater than the effect of typical oral diabetes medicines. The new study is a meta-analysis, widely considered the highest level of scientific evidence. Focusing on longer-term effects and combining the results of all available studies, the benefit of leaving out meat, cheese, and eggs was as much as 0.7 points in some studies, and averaged about 0.4 points overall. Most of the studies did not require participants to reduce their calorie or carbohydrate intake. The American Diabetes Association’s Clinical Practice Recommendations have cited the value of vegan diets for type 2 diabetes for several years. The new study is published in Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy.

(Yokoyama Y, Barnard ND, Levin SM, Watanabe M. Vegetarian diets and glycemic control in diabetes: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2014;4:373-382.)

Red or processed meat products increase your risk of bladder cancer, according to a meta-analysis in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. Researchers examined 25 articles published between 1980 and 2014 which included 15,58,848 participants worldwide.

High consumption of red and processed meat by participants in America lead to a 25 and 33 percent increased risk of bladder cancer, respectively, compared with low consumption. The results also showed an increased risk of breast cancer with high intakes of these products.

(Li F, An S, Hou L, Chen P, Lei C, Tan W. Red and processed meat intake and risk of bladder cancer: a meta-analysis. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014;7:2100-2110.)

Iron found in meat may increase your risk of heart disease, according to a new

meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers analysed data from 21 international studies, which included 2,92,454 participants, for an average of ten years. Results showed heme iron (found in meat) increased risk of heart disease by 57 percent.

Conversely, non-heme iron found in vegetables showed no relationship to risk or mortality from heart disease.

(Hunnicutt J, He K, Xun P. Dietary iron intake and body iron stores are associated with risk of coronary heart disease in a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. J Nutr.

Published online January 8, 2014.)

Copper in foods increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published by the American Neurological Association.

Researchers analysed several potential risk factors, including age, copper levels, blood pressure, and lipid levels, of 141 participants who had mild cognitive impairment at the start of the study. The only factor that showed a significant increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease was copper intake. Those with the highest levels of copper were three times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease within 4 years of follow-up, compared with those who had the lowest levels of copper. Copper is found at especially high levels in liver and shellfish. The authors note that while the metals, copper, iron, and zinc, are essential for life, in excess they can be dangerous for Alzheimer’s risk.

(Squitti R, Ghidoni R, Siotto M, et al. Value of serum nonceruloplasmin copper for prediction of mild cognitive impairment conversion to Alzheimer disease. Ann Neurol. 2014.

In press.)

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Post-mortem

T

he unearthing and exposure of the embezzlement of Public Distribution System(PDS) items particularly the hoarding of rice at two private go-downs in Dimapur by ACAUT probably shocked the Minister incharge of Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS) Department, the stockists and the officials of F&CS. The misappropriation of PDS items as Kerosene, edible oil, pulses, wheat, sugar and rice in Nagaland is not a recent indulgence. Even during those years of Congress regimes, questions on misuse of the items used to crop up during Assembly sessions. However, the difference between the misuse of the PDS items in the past and the present practice is the magnitude of its misappropriation.

Had not my memory failed me, Mr. K. Hollohon was the last F&CS minister, not as Chief Minister, since then this portfolio has been kept by the successive Chief Ministers. Despite of unsatisfactory performances even in those days, the Supply Minister in the past used to attract maximum visitors as there was the practice of ordinary public getting suballotment of any PDS items for personal use or for public distribution in needy areas on payment at subsidized rate. In fact, any of those PDS items used to permeate down to the level of Villages since there was so much accessibility of the elected representatives and the general public alike to Supply Minister in those days.

The piecemeal allocation of PDS items to individuals or group on demand came to an end since DAN led by NPF came to power since 2003. As long as the accessibility of ordinary citizens to Supply Minister continued, the general public was aware of the State’s quota of PDS items from Delhi.

Whereas, when the new system of not entertaining the public for piecemeal allotment of any PDS items came into force, the public was forced to loss track of what and how much Nagaland receives from Delhi had not the figures of State quota been disclosed by ACAUT recently.

After the general applicants

Hornet’s nest torched

warded off, the Marwaris, the stockists, in local Naga names, have taken over the F&CS Department. Out of ACAUT’s exposures, it is now found that those few stockists are almost regularised dealers for the PDS items regularly given month-wise by GOI particularly for the poorer section in Nagaland. Those stockists named in the exposure are found to enjoy monopoly as they are indispensable to F&CS Department in Nagaland. Whether these Marwaris run Nagaland’s F&CS Department or vice versa is the question at the expense of the poor public. Possibly, these stockists do wield much political power in Nagaland as they collectively mint perhaps huge amount of money out of disposal of PDS items to open market or to Para military forces for Supply Minister and his cohorts.

In the latest developments, the ACAUT’s detection and exposure of how the stockists in connivance with F&CS Deptt. have been hoarding and disposing the PDS rice to open market or to Para military force at highly profitable rates had indeed torched the hornet’s nest. The old adage goes that the crab will definitely counter attack your hand when you put it into the crab’s hole. Exactly, the ACAUT did put its hand into the den of the joint venture of Supply Minister, the F&CS and the stockists and so the repercussion. The reaction of F&CS Deptt. was the most prompt action of the year, and the hyper sensitivity of the Supply Minister and his F&CS Deptt. is well understood. The justification given by F&CS in local media on 12.12.2016 is hardly convincing regarding replacing gunny bags with plastic bags. Agreed that torn gunny bags among thousand bags will be natural, but as per pictures published by ACAUT every gunny bag seemed to be replaced or in the process of replacement is definitely fishy. The explanation for repackaging to avoid spillage and wastage invites more questions as to while F&CS cares for spillage of rice from few bags, whether pilferage of thousands of bags is ever noticed by the Department.

The explanation has created bigger rooms for doubt.

The F&CS Deptt. tried its best to drag ACAUT and CCN into legality on the ground of intrusion. Not having legal knowledge myself, I question as to how the general public deal with exigencies. For instance, when a thief in action is noticed, whether the finder rushes to nearest Police Station to file FIR before laying hand on the thief ? In this respect, while giving due importance to coddle formalities, the law abiding citizens are made to become the victims of lawless people. In the case of rice scam in question, the detection of illegal activities of F&CS in hobnob with the valued stockists by ACAUT and CCN was construed as taking law into its own hand. Is disposing the subsidised rice allotted to Nagaland by GOI in the open market by F&CS through the private stockists at market rate legal?

Is intrusion into the two godowns

by ACCAUT and CCN and the subsequent exposures of those activities illegal? Which is in the interest of the public and which one is against the public interest?

The Chief Minister who has been in-charge of F&CS since he took over power from his predecessor, had indicted ACCAUT in a function in Dimapur as published in local papers on 18.12.2016 saying ‘no one was above the law and no individual or group should take law into their own hands’. Yes, I agreed with him that everyone including the Chief Minister TR Zeliang is under the law. He tried to teach ACAUT about the law of the land but whether he has learnt the law he is talking about is the question. Diverting PDS items including rice to open market or to supply it to paramilitary on sale is above the law. As much as every citizen in the country is under the law of the land, that much of the Minister in-charge of F&CS and all the officials of F&CS are too under the same law. That law prohibits abuse of power delegated to them for personal gains at the cost of the general public.

Although NPCC may not have that strength to speak like an-

gels, it raised pertinent antecedent of NPF led DAN as “corruption and graft are the trademark of NPF Govt”. In a brazen defence of its Govt., the NPF termed ACAUT’s actions as ‘clumsy rhetoric devoid of anything worth logical or ethical’. ‘The style and method that was adopted to carry out the entire exercise itself has manifested volumes of lawless acts...’ Thus, the belief of NPF is siphoning rice meant for the public of the State of Nagaland is lawful and ethical.

The statement of defence of illegal activities in F&CS Deptt. indeed befits NPF very well.

Meanwhile, in a show of arrogance and a total disregard of the concern of the conscientious citizens in Dimapur under the umbrella of ACAUT and CCN, the NPF Govt. dastardly used its police forces to suppress the democratic and peaceful gathering of

people in Dimapur on 15.12.2016.

Managing to disperse the gathering with teargas and water cannon cannot frighten the movement of the people against corruption.

Rather the prance and glitzy actions of police on that day should have strengthened the spirit of the movement barring those infected with political virus already.

Using water cannon against those who gathered to show their solidarity against rice scam was a wastage. The cannon should have been used against Supply Minister and the officials of F&CS to clean the much PDS scam muddied images. Also, use of teargas on the gathering was a wastage too as sooner or later teargas will have to be used to smoke out all those who are responsible for consuming public rice like hogs.

Z. Lohe

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Appeal to Chief Engineer National Highway Kohima

The undersigned on behalf of the Rengma Landowners Association of National Highway No. 2, Tseminyu Sub Division welcome and appreciate the government for construction of two lane roads from Kohima to Amguri via Wokha and Mokokchung, but at the same time we would like to ask the chief engineer, National highway, Nagaland and commissioner and secretary (W&H) government of Nagaland, on what ground the landowners of National highway No. 2, Tseminyu Sub Division are not entitled to get land compensation?.

That reason should be made known to landowners immediately.

In this matter, Rengma Landowners Association of National Highway Tseminyu have not authorised any organisation or council to take decision on our behalf. The land owners of National Highway No. 29 (Dimapur to Kohima) were given adequate land compensation well ahead. Whereas the landowners of National Highway no 2 especially Tseminyu Sub Division are denied land compensation.

Kindly explain why this discrimination?

As we all know that in Nagaland, ownership of the land is with Naga people, not with the government and individuals are the owners of the land which is protected by the article 371 A of Indian constitution. The landowners have every right to get land compensation. Therefore, clear all the land compensation before the work start.

Don’t compel us to take further course of action.

Hillo Tep, president; Kehoyi Kez, general secretary; Riga Thyu, treasurer

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, december 20, 2016

RBI must redesign itself for new challenges: Jamir

Odhisa Governor S.C. Jamir addressing the golden jubilee celebration of Reserve Bank Employees’ Association on Monday.

BHUBANESWAR, DEC 19 (PTI): As the winds of economic change blow across the country, the Reserve Bank of India must redesign itself for new challenges and opportunities that India faces, said Odisha Governor S C Jamir.

“It is wise to constantly rethink your (RBI) tools, your system and your responses. You must be wary of providing old answers to new problems, such as how you finance our infrastructure,” Jamir said while addressing the golden jubilee celebration of the Reserve Bank Employees’ Association here today.

Noting that the RBI must continue to be at the centre of social and economic transformation and in the creation of fair and inclusive societies that provide equal opportunities for

all, Jamir said besides the primary role, the central bank has two other important mandates - inclusive growth and development and financial stability.

Stating that the primary role of RBI is monetary stability, that is, to sustain confidence in the value of the country’s currency, Jamir said “Ultimately, this means low inflation, whether that inflation stems from domestic sources or from changes in the value of the currency, from supply constraints or demand pressures.”

The concerns of Reserve Bank have always been to maintain price stability and ensuring availability of credit for the productive requirements of the economy, Jamir said adding, since its inception, provision of credit and facilities to the

agriculture sector has been one of the major objectives of the RBI. Quoting first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Jamir said “Everything else can wait, but not agriculture.”

In pursuit of the objective of inclusive growth strategy, the Reserve Bank has stepped up its efforts to promote financial inclusion in the recent years by increasing the penetration of the formal financial sector, he said.

Stressing upon the role of employees in furthering the objectives of RBI, the Odisha Governor called upon the employees to continue to show and work with remarkable devotion and commitment to the task at hand and hold high the reputation of the central bank.

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National/state NSF to hold sit-in protest on Dec 21 DIMAPUR, DEC 19 (NPN): Consequent upon the failure of the state government to fulfill its demand to revoke the backdoor appointments made after June 6, 2016 as per the office memorandum, Naga Students Federation (NSF) has decided to a hold a sitin protest at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat from December 21, 2016.

In a press release, Naga Students Federation assistant general secretary, Kesosul Christopher Ltu, has appealed to all the right thinking citizens to extend support and solidarity on the proposed sit-in protest starting from December 21 at 10am.

Political parties should reveal even Re 1 donors: Nitish Patna, Dec 19 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that donation sources of an amount as little as Re 1 to political parties should be disclosed.

Talking about the Election Commission’s proposal to bring an amendment to laws to make political parties reveal donations above Rs 2,000 from anonymous sources, he said, “it’s good and an amendment should be made in laws”.

“Why only Rs 2,000 and above? Parties should reveal who has given even Re 1 or Rs 10 to it,” Kumar said. He, however, expressed doubt if the BJP-led NDA government would bring an amendment to this effect.

Angry cashless people attack banks in Gujarat

Move to extradite Masood will begin soon: Kiren Rijiju

members of a nationalized bank were roughed up by people as the bank had no cash to distribute.

The police had to intervene to rescue the bank staff.

The central government on November 8 demonetised the 500 and 1,000 rupee notes, saying the move was aimed at tackling corruption, black money and terror funding.

The move has led to an unprecedented cash crunch across the country.

New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): The process of extradition of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother and two others will begin soon with the filing of a charge sheet by the NIA in connection with terror attack at Pathankot airbase, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday. “A total of eight people were involved in the terror attack at Pathankot. Four are dead and four are alive and living in Pakistan. Since the charge sheet has been filed, the process of extraditing them from Pakistan will begin with the issuance of Interpol Red Corner Notice,” he told reporters here.

Rijiju termed the filing of the charge sheet at the NIA court at Panchkula as a “huge break through”.

The Minister of State for Home said since Pakistan is “incorrigible”, India has to put pressure on the neighbouring country to extradite the four persons living in Pakistan on the basis of the evidence gathered by the NIA.

AHMEDABAD, DEC 19 (IANS): People furious over lack of cash in banks on Monday attacked bank branches in two districts of Gujarat, the authorities said.

A mob locked up the State Bank of India and Dena Bank branches in Samadhiyala village in Amreli district in Saurashtra region after hundreds waiting in long queues were told the banks had no cash to give.

Most of the people were farmers, witnesses said.

In Surendranagar district, mobs attacked some bank branches and damaged their doors and windows after they were found to have been kept closed for the third consecutive day since Saturday.

The bank authorities said there was no meaning of opening the branches as no cash had reached the branches on Monday.

In Silvassa, capital of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the manager and some staff

Man beaten up for criticising note ban

NEW DELHI, DEC 19 (AGENCIES): A man has been arrested for beating up a 48-year-old man for criticising PM Modi’s decision to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

Lallan Singh Khushwaha, a painter, was beaten up in southeast Delhi’s Jaitpur area. He sustained head injuries.

He was on his way to buy a television when he made comments against the demonetisation drive.

Khushwaha told police that he was not standing in the ATM queue but had seen people standing and felt that only poor people are suffering.

When he critcised the step taken by the government, a person identified as Ashiq verbally abused him.

“When I asked him the reason, he started hitting me and asked how I could criticise the PM. Soon after, others joined him. I sustained injuries on my head and started bleeding,” said Kushwaha as reported by Indian Express.

He said that only when some people intervened, he was spared.

“I was taken to a hospital, where I received stitches on my head. I still feel that what I said was not wrong. They also took Rs 6,000 from me. I had to take a loan for my treatment. I am losing out on daily wages as I am unable to work. I don’t know how I will run my family,” said Khushwaha.

Violence in Manipur escalates

(From p-1) Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, on claimed that there was “ob- unlawful and anti-social individual or com- Monday wrote to the Prime viously political motivation elements. Pointing out that munity is going to benefit Minister on the grave situa- behind the well-planned the urgent need of the hour by attacking each other”. tion in Manipur and sought attacks.” Nagaland’s lone was direct intervention of Further, NPF has sought his urgent attention in the Lok Sabha MP stated that the Centre to ensure prevaimmediate intervention of greater interest of the coun- thousands of people have lence of law and order and the Central government try, saying the people have been impacted including security for innocent pubbefore the situation wors- placed their hope on the students who were return- lic, the MP said the central ens, alleging that the Ma- PMO to intervene and save ing home for festive season. government can no longer “Sadly, even women and remain a silent spectator. nipur government under the situation. the chief minister O. Ibobi In a letter to the Prime children have not been He also demanded that was unable to contain the Minister, Rio said the com- spared,” he said. a high level investigation by situation. munal riots, arson, looting Rio said that “unfor- appropriate agency be instiRio asks PM to in- and serious human rights tunately” there was no tuted so those shaming the tervene abuses were taking place semblance of law and order country and the spirit of Member of Parlia- in Manipur. He said the or presence of any law en- democracy were brought to unit”, how many hundreds Kesri to drive home the Prime Minister why he ment (Lok Sabha) and Naga community has been forcing agencies to protect book and punished as per of crores of Rupees were point. was not initiating action former chief minister of specifically targeted and the innocents from the laws of the land. deposited in Rs 500 and “Na khata, na bahi, jo against BJP chief Amit Rs 1000 notes in BJP ac- Kesri kahe wahi sahi (nei- Shah whose close aides counts all over the country ther accounts nor ledgers, are being accused of irin few months preceding only thing that matters is regularities in the wake of the demonetisation. what is said by Kesri),” demonetisation.

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): block, the academic centres as well as had come too late.

“Why is Modiji not Modi said.

Singh in the letter and Some 1,000 policemen on Monday sewer lines and drains. The search be“The police officers were not showing courage of conCongress General Surjewala at the briefing searched the sprawling JNU campus gan around 7 a.m. and ended some 10 inclined to talk for most part and just viction to disclose the de- Secretary Digvijay Singh detailed the steps enlisted here for Najeeb Ahmed but failed to hours later when it began to get dark. kept on with the search,” Mujeeb, a tails of properties pur- in a letter to the Prime by Congress President find clues which could lead them to Twenty sniffer dogs were in- cousin of Najeeb, told IANS. chased by BJP and RSS Minister sought to debunk Sonia Gandhi at the Burari the student who went missing over volved in the operation that covered “We have been telling them to in the preceding months his claims on transparency plenary of the party way two months ago. The Crime Branch 60 per cent of the forested area in the search the campus from day one but they wouldn’t listen. Nor did the JNU leading to demonetisa- and accountability. back in 2010 to usher in personnel, assisted by other wings of campus, a police officer said.

“There could be a strong pos- administration pressurise police to take tion”, Surjewala asked.

He asked Modi why transparency and account- Delhi Police, will resume the search on Tuesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru sibility that someone killed Najeeb action in earnest, I believe,” he said.

He told the Prime he was not ordering a ability. and buried him or decomposed his “Moreover, the whole exercise Minister that unless and probe into the leak in PanO n t h e q u e s t i o n University, officials said.

The massive search operation, body inside the campus,” Joint Com- is largely futile now as one of the dog until he held himself ac- ama papers and Bahama on the proposal of the countable to the claims papers where those alleg- Election Commission to the first of its kind since Najeeb went missioner of Police (Crime Branch) handlers himself told me that clues, if that he make, words will edly involved have been cleanse funding of politi- missing on October 15, involved all Ravindra Yadav said. Najeeb’s family, there had been any, would have vannot do, it is action and made brand ambassadors cal parties, Surjewala said 18 hostels, dhabas, the administrative however, complained that the search ished by now,” he added. intent that will prove his by the Prime Minister.

Congress has always welbonafides.

He also wanted to comed every move which At a public meeting know from the Prime Min- would make the funding EDITH DOUGLAS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL in Kanpur, the Prime Min- ister why his government of election transparent, MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND BUY SMARTPHONE (ALL BRAND) ister earlier accused the was not acting fast on more accountable as also SITUATION VACANT Congress of always shying the issue of appointment holds political parties ac- 1. Political Science : Minimum Qualification M.A GET SPECIAL GIFT "ONLY FROM" away from being account- of Lok Pal, the whistle countable to the expendiin Political Science. able to the people and blower act and benami tures that they do includ- 2. Education : Minimum Qualification M.A recalled a saying of then properties. ing donations received by in Education.

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The GBs and ward Chairman/members were utilized to identify voters from 2016 ECI Electoral Roll to ascertain and segregate the voters according to the wards only.

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“Prime Minister is a habitual offender when it comes to speaking on transparency and accountability. May I ask Modi Ji while you speak about transparency and accountability of the democratic process, why are you not making the accounts of BJP and its units and RSS public”, Congress chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala told reporters.

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of interest for 2015-16, to retain the same rate of return for the current fiscal.

A surplus of about Rs 69.34 crore was stipulated if interest rate was to be lowered to 8.7 per cent. EPFO has projected income of Rs 39,084 crore for the current fiscal.

As per sources, the Finance Ministry has been asking the Labour Ministry to align the EPF interest rate with other small saving schemes of the government like Public Provident Fund (PPF). In September, the government reduced interest rates on small savings schemes marginally by 0.1 per cent for the OctoberDecember quarter of 201617, which resulted in lower returns on PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, among others.

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D I M A P U R , D EC 1 9 (NPN): The Gandhi Shilp Bazar 2016-17, a handicraft exhibition cum sale got underway Monday at Lions Club, Dimapur.

The 10-day handicraft ba-

zaar is being organized by the Assam Apex Weavers & Artisans Cooperative Federation (ARTFED) Limited, Guwahati under the sponsorship of Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Ministry of Textiles.

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Bengaluru, Dec 19 (PTI): Retirement fund body EPFO today decided to lower the interest on EPF deposits for the current fiscal to 8.65 per cent, from 8.8 provided in 2015-16, for its over four crore subscribers “The Employees Provident Fund Organisation’s apex decision making body, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), has taken a decision to lower the interest rate to 8.65 per cent for the current fiscal from 8.8 in 2015-16,” Indian National Trade Union Congress Vice-President Ashok Singh told PTI after the meeting at Bengaluru.

Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh General Secretary Virjesh Upadhyay also said that 8.65 per cent rate of interest is fixed on EPF deposits for 2016-17. As per the EPFO income projections, retaining 8.8 per cent rate of interest for the current fiscal would have left a deficit of Rs 383 crore. However, the body could have utilised about Rs 409 crore surplus with it, which accrued after providing 8.8 per cent rate

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currency resumed a tad lower at 67.78 from last Friday’s closing level of 67.76.

It immediately staged a rebound following adequate supplies of greenback and touched an intra-day high of 67.71 in late afternoon deals. However, the recovery momentum seems to be short-lived as the local unit turned weak and fell back to 67.88 before ending at 67.87, showing a loss of 11 paise, or 0.16 per cent.

The rupee had gained 7 paise on Friday largely overcoming the pressure created

by US Fed’s rate hike.

In worldwide trade, the US dollar retreated from its recent multi-year highs to trade subdued against major rival currencies on the back of sluggish US property data which failed to meet expectations, triggering some downward pressure.

Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): Gold prices recovered by Rs 65 per 10 grams at the bullion market today followed renewed demand from stockists and investors driven by bullish global cues.

However, silver drifted lower by another Rs 135 per kg due to subdued offtake from consuming industries.

Standard gold (99.5 purity) climbed by Rs 65 to end at Rs 27,415 per 10 grams from last Friday’s level of Rs 27,350.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also gained by a similar margin to finish at Rs 27,565 per 10 grams from Rs 27,500.

However, silver (.999 fineness) dipped by Rs 135 per kg to conclude at Rs 39,720 as against Rs 39,855 last Friday.

Globally, gold futures tipped higher early today, stabilising after suffering a sixth weekly loss in a row and touching the lowest level in more than 10 months last week.

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Mishikito and Thilixu handloom & handicraft unit displaying their craft. (NP)

Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): After a brief recovery, the rupee once again turned weaker against the US dollar by depreciating 11 paise to end at 67.87 on fresh dollar demand from importers and banks. Heavy capital outflows alongside nearterm consequences of the Federal Reserve rate hike largely kept sentiment shaky despite a dollar retreat.

The US central bank raised interest rates by a quarter point and signalled that hikes could come next year at a faster pace than some expected. However, a steady stream of dollars from export receivables and overseas remittances continued to give the rupee some support, a forex dealer commented. In an extremely quiet and range-bound trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market, the domestic

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building of State Bank of India Kiphire branch was K i p h i r e , D e c 1 9 inaugurated on Monday by (NPN): The new office deputy commissioner of Correspondent

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Gandhi Shilp bazaar gets underway Rupee trips 11 paise

DC Kiphire Sedivikho Khro cutting the ribbon during the inauguration of new SBI building.

Kiphire Sedivikho Khro.

While lauding the efforts of SBI in providing banking system even in remote places, the deputy commissioner appealed the bank staff to give importance to the senior citizens. He also appealed the public to take care of government properties saying that it belongs to everyone.

Also speaking on the occasion, president of Kiphire District Pensioners Association, Prem Bahadur appealed the bankers to give priority to the pensioners in the district.

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public utility bill payment as well as for payment to government hospitals and asked them to deposit the amount in bank accounts.

The central bank said that now-defunct notes in excess of Rs 5,000 shall be credited to only KYC compliant accounts and if the accounts are not KYC compliant credits may be restricted up to Rs 50,000 subject to the conditions governing the conduct of such accounts.

The equivalent value of specified bank notes tendered may be credited to an account maintained by the tenderer at any bank in accordance with standard banking procedure and on production of valid proof of Identity, RBI said. “The equivalent value of specified bank notes tendered may be credited to a third party account, provided specific authorisation therefore accorded by the third party is presented to the bank, following standard banking procedure and on production of valid proof of identity of the person actually tendering,” it added.

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made in an account and such tenders taken together on cumulative basis exceed Rs 5,000 they may be subject to the procedure to be followed in case of tenders above Rs 5,000, with no more tenders being allowed thereafter until December 30, 2016,” RBI said.

RBI said that equivalent value of specified bank notes tendered may be credited to an account maintained by the tenderer at any bank in accordance with standard banking procedure and on production of valid proof of identity.

“The equivalent value of specified bank notes tendered may be credited to a third party account, provided specific authorisation therefor accorded by the third party is presented to the bank, following standard banking procedure and on production of valid proof of identity of the person actually tendering,” RBI said.

Following the demonetisation of Rs 500/1000 notes on November 8, government had allowed people to use such notes for certain

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cash in account which will be subject to 50 per cent tax and 4-year interest free lockin for the remaining 25 per cent of the amount.

RBI said old notes in excess of Rs 5,000 into a bank account will be received for credit only once during the remaining period till December 30, 2016.

“The credit in such cases shall be afforded only after questioning tenderer, on record, in the presence of at least two officials of the bank, as to why this could not be deposited earlier and receiving a satisfactory explanation,” it said.

The explanation, RBI added, should be kept on record to facilitate an audit trail at a later stage. An appropriate flag also should be raised in CBS (Core Banking Solution) to that effect so that no more tenders are allowed.

However, old notes up to Rs 5,000 received across the counter will allowed to be credited to bank accounts in the normal course until December 30, 2016.

“Even when tenders smaller than Rs 5,000 are

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New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI): The Reserve Bank today imposed stiff restrictions on depositing more than Rs 5,000 in the scrapped Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, mandating that it can be deposited only once per account till December 30, that too after explaining to bank officials the reasons for not having done that so far.

Stipulating that restrictive conditions will also apply on the cumulative deposit of such notes in a single account when it exceeds Rs 5,000, RBI said that defunct currency up to any amount can be deposited under the new black money amnesty PMGKY scheme.

“It has been decided to place certain restrictions on deposits of SBNs into bank accounts while encouraging the deposits of the same under the Taxation and Investment Regime for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016,” RBI said in a notification.

Under the PMGKY scheme, black money holders can deposit unaccounted

D i mapur , D e c 1 9 (NPN): Workshop on digital financial awareness for village level entrepreneur was held on December 19 at DC’s conference hall, Wokha.

Common service centre, district manager J. Abenthung Kikon gave a briefing about the various mediums of application available where financial transaction can be made digitally.

He apprised the village level entrepreneurs regarding campaign for registration of beneficiaries and the role of volunteers who would be carrying out door to door sensitization of citizens on digital financial services and introduce cashless payment system to citizens.

He also stressed on the features and benefits of the medium available and added that the team will be carrying out different activities across the nation for implementation of the project.

The workshop was conducted in collaboration with Department of Information Technology & Communication.

SBI Kiphire new building inaugurated

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The Bayavü Area Panchayat Sanitation Vehicle, a Mahindra Bolero Pik-Up bearing Registration Number NL01Q1319, Chassis NO.MAIZC4GHKGIF48443, Engine No. GHGIE32491 was lost on the 16th Dec. 2016 from Bayavü. The said vehicle was bought solely by the contributions of the colony residents and well-wishers and is not a government funded vehicle. The vehicle was being used for disposal of wastes of the colony, which consists of more than a thousand household. Hence finders are requested to kindly return the vehicle on social ground and in the larger interest of society.

Finders may kindly contact the undersigned.

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L o n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): The woman at the centre of South Korea’s political crisis, Choi Soon-sil, has appeared in court, where she denied charges of corruption.

Ms Choi was a close confidante of impeached President Park Geun-hye.

Prosecutors say Ms Choi used their relationship to pressure companies to donate to two foundations, and siphoned off money for personal use.

The case has prompted nationwide outrage and

a vote by parliament earlier this month to impeach Ms Park.

Ms Choi’s appearance in court, for a preliminary hearing before her trial begins, was the first time she had been seen in public since October.

Though she was not required to attend the hearing, her lawyers said she had volunteered to appear.

They said she wanted the truth to emerge with clarity, and that she denied all charges.

Ms Choi said: “I’m sorry for causing trouble.

Beijing, Dec 19 (PTI): China Monday rejected President- elect Donald Trump’s charge that it “stole” an American drone, saying the device was picked up to prevent “harm” to freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea, from where Beijing claims the US is spying on Chinese coast.

“First of all we did not like the word stealing.

This is also not accurate,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a media briefing, hitting back at Trump’s charge.

“China steals United States Navy research drone in international waters -- rips it out of water and takes it to China in unprecedented act,” Trump tweeted. His claim had

come hours after the Chinese government had said it had been in touch with the US military about the incident.

Hua said both militaries are handling the issue “smoothly”.

She also denied US allegations that the Chinese naval ship picked it up and took it away despite messages from the US survey ship USNS Bowditch which controlled the drone.

“As really what happened you can see from Defence Ministry statement that the Chinese navy found this unidentified device and examined in a professional manner to verify it,” Hua said.

“No matter how they see this unidentified device, most important thing is that Chinese navy took a professional and respon-

sible decision to do this in order to prevent from causing harm to freedom of navigation,” she said.

“I think this is easy to understand. Just imagine that you found something on the street and you to first check and verify it before handing it back to someone else. So I believe it is something easy to understand,” Hua said.

Asked whether China did not know that it belonged to US, she shot back saying, “what is your point. Do you think this fell from the pocket of US?” However, she said the militaries of both US and Beijing are in close touch to handle this issue smoothly.

“All I can tell you is that the two sides are handling this issues properly handling through smooth military channels,” Hua

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The Chiecha Razou Kehou convey our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Khrienuo C.Metha (NCS) on being promoted to Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland and Mr. Helie Rüpreo on being promoted to Director Agri. Govt. of Nagaland.

We wish and pray that Almighty God continues to bless & guide them in their future endeavour.

Hievilhou Metha Neilasa Sopfü President General Secy.

conflict zones: UN official

United Nations, Dec 19 (Agencies): Secretary General`s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, has said that over 220 million kids reside in 20 conflict zones around the world. “More than 220 million children live in 20 countries hit by armed conflicts around the world, including eight Arab countries and eight African countries,”

Chief Guest Shri C. Apok Jamir Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism, Govt. of Nagaland Unveiling of Souvenir Shri Imitikumzuk Longkumer Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly

"The Dimapur Sakshi Union with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. C. Danted Phom, son of Shri. L. Chingkhu Phom on being promoted to the post of Under Secretary to the Government of Nagaland.

The Union further wishes him the best for his future endeavour."

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Invocation M. Yashi Longkumer Deacon, Ungma Baptist Arogo Welcome Address Lanusunep Jamir Vice-President, Ever Green Club Exhortation Alemtushi Imsong Chairman, Village Council Ungma Reminiscence L. Akang Jamir Founding Member, Ever Green Club

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Vision Centennial M. Supong Longkumer Founding Member, Ever Green Club

DIBUIA SENSO TELONGJEM MOKOKCHUNG

Benediction Imkummeren Youth Director, Ungma Baptist Arogo

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The Dibuia Senso Telongjem, Dibuiatsur Telongjem & Dibuia Students' Union of Mokokchung Town, would like to felicitate Dr. Tiakala, D/o Mr. & Mrs. K. Imti Pongen for completing her PhD in "A study of the relationship of Social Intelligence with Personality Traits and Life Skills of the Higher Secondary School Students of Nagaland" from Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. May your knowledge be a blessing to Society. May Almighty God continue to bless you in all your future endeavours.

General Secretary Dibuia Senso Telongjem Mokokchung

CONGRATULATIONS

The Aliba Kichulartem, Mokokchung, congratulates the following two achievers for securing Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) degrees: 1. Dr L. J. Neken Jamir (S/o Mr & Mrs Laijaba) 2. Dr Onenkala (D/o Mr & Mrs I. Mangko) May God’s blessings favour you in all your ways.

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Zerougui said, Xinhua news agency has reported.

Zerougui said this on the sidelines the 4th High Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa being held in Oran, 420 km from Algiers on Sunday. The UN official said a total of 65 million people fled these conflict zones, including 28 million children, as these tragic events were affecting the future generations.

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OFFICE OF THE KOHIMA NOKPU SENSO TELONGJEM KOHIMA : NAGALAND CONGRATULATIONS The Nokpu Union, Kohima would like to congratulate Shri. Ajangto Imchen on being promoted to the post of Asst. Superintendent Directorate of Treasury & Accounts, we also wish him a successful future.

said, adding that she has nothing to offer on specifics like when the drone would be handed over to the US. Hua said only the defence ministry will clarify that from where the drone was picked by the Chinese naval ship.

The US military had said it was taken away from outside the nine dash line of the South China Sea. The line in the Chinese maps indicates China’s claims over the area, which is disputed by the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei and Taiwan.

Also, Hua declined to comment on Trump’s tweets on China, including the second one on the drone in which he said, “We should tell China that we don’t want the drone they stole back -- let them keep it!”

Time: 5:00 PM The Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam Kohima (KMHK) takes pride in congratulating Miss Chiuchang Lam, who was crowned the first runners-up and Miss Talent at Miss Nagaland 2016.

This is a history marked for the Khiamniungans through her achievement. We thank God for all the success throughout and the Union further wishes her the best in all her endeavors ahead.

Sd/Sd/Choin Monghai President General Secy.

Arrival of the Chief Guest Opening The Refiners Choir Invocation Rev. Dr. A. Noklen Longkumer Pastor, Ungma Baptist Arogo Welcome Address Merongnok Pongen President, Ever Green Club

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Exhortation Imtidongba Jamir, Tatar Former President, Ever Green Club

MESULUMI GAZETTED OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

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With immense joy and gratitude, the MGOA would like to congratulate and acknowledge Mr. WEBILO CHIRHAH on his promotion to Junior Section Officer, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima.

It’s our prayer that the Almighty God take care and shower His blessing on him in his future endeavours.

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Jubilee Feast SESSION 2 Venue: Suiym Aonglenden

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parently seeking refuge in one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.

The newspaper quoted a public security spokesman as saying civilians trapped in the castle were freed after a five-hour security operation, and they said nearby civilians also were evacuated as all main entry points to the city were shut down.

Police said the gunmen had entered Karak from Qatraneh, a fortress town 30 kilometers northeast of the city.

There were no claims of responsibility by late Sunday, and authorities had not revealed details of any links between the gunmen and extremist groups in neighboring Syria.

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A M M A N, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Authorities in Jordan say security forces have freed foreign tourists trapped inside a medieval castle in the central city of Karak, following attacks Sunday by gunmen that left at least 14 people dead. At least 22 others, including civilians and police, were reported wounded. The Jordan Times newspaper said a Canadian woman and at least five police were among the dead, along with four people later identified by security sources as terrorists. The report said most of the casualties were inflicted elsewhere in the mountainous city of 70,000 residents, before the gunmen stormed the 12th century castle, ap-

I’ll faithfully engage in [my] trial.”

The BBC’s Stephen Evans, in Seoul, said she appeared calm and collected in court.

A parliamentary inquiry this month saw business leaders admit that their firms gave money to Ms Choi’s foundations, with one company - Samsung - confirming that they paid for a gift horse for Ms Choi’s daughter, a professional equestrian.

It denied that it had done so to seek favours with Ms Park, but some firms acknowledged it was difficult to refuse government requests.

Ms Park herself has been accused of playing a role in the corruption case, which she has strongly denied.

She has, however, admitted to giving Ms Choi inappropriate government access, including to her presidential speeches, and has apologised several times.

The case has sparked immense public anger in South Korea, prompting large demonstrations calling for Ms Park to step down.

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M o s c ow, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): An IL-18 plane belonging to the Russian defence ministry has crash-landed in Siberia, injuring 38 people.

Weather conditions were poor and reports said the plane may have been hit by a strong crosswind.

The plane was carrying 39 people from the town of Kansk in the Krasnoyarsk Krai region when it went down northwest of Tiksi in the Sakha region.

The defence ministry corrected earlier reports that many were killed and said everyone on board had survived.

The plane went down in an unpopulated area 29km (19 miles) from Tiksi.

Although a strong crosswind was cited as a possible cause of the crash, pilot error was not being ruled out.

Rescue in a blizzard Thirty-eight people were taken to hospital, Ria Novosti reported. Four were critically injured and the rest were in a serious condition. It was not clear if the last person on board had been rescued.

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London, Dec 19 (Agencies): Thousands of people, including dozens of orphans, have left Aleppo in one of the besieged Syrian city’s biggest evacuations yet.

More than 4,500 civilians have left rebel-held parts of eastern Aleppo so far on Monday. Among them is seven-year-old Bana Alabed, who had tweeted about conditions in the city. A linked evacuation of government-held parts of Idlib province being besieged by rebels started early on Monday. While civilians are being moved to safety, the UN Security Council is to discuss sending monitors to oversee the mass evacuations. There are hopes that countries divided on Syria’s fate will come to a rare agreement on the crisis.

Initial efforts to evacuate the small pockets of eastern Aleppo still held by rebels had collapsed on Friday, leaving civilians stranded without access to food and shelter and with almost no medical facilities. However, the operation restarted late on Sunday. Turkey’s foreign minister said 4,500 civilians had left eastern Aleppo since midnight on Monday, bringing the number of evacuees to 12,000. A statement by children’s charity Unicef said that 47 children trapped in an orphanage were taken to safety on Monday morning. Some are in a critical condition because of injuries or dehydration, the organisation said. The departure of Bana Alabed, whose home in eastern Aleppo was bombed and whose appeals for peace were heard worldwide, was confirmed by a Syrian-American aid organisation early on Monday.

South Korea corruption suspect Choi Soon-sil denies charges

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meeting with foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and the heads of the security services.

The ambassador had been part of discussions between Turkey that led to an evacuation of east Aleppo getting underway late last week. He had also been a central conduit to the Turkish government’s rapproachment with Moscow in April.

The incident comes a day before the Turkish foreign minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, is due in Moscow for talks with Russian and Iranian counterparts.

Russia and Turkey have recently gone some way to mending ties, following a long freeze in relations after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter plane in November 2015.

Fatih Öke, the press attache of Turkey’s embassy in Washington DC, wrote on Twitter: “The bullet to Ambassador Karlov is not only aims him. It aims also Turkish Russian relation. We are praying for his good health and peace.”

Karlov is a career diplomat who had previously served as ambassador to North Korea.

Russian military plane carrying 39 crashes in Siberia

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news agency RIA Novosti reported.

Reports said Andrei Karlov was attending the opening of an exhibit at a contemporary arts centre

when he was attacked.

Karlov was several minutes into a speech at the exhibit when a man shouted “Allahu Akbar” and fired at least eight shots, according to an AP photographer who was present.

The attacker also smashed some of the photographs, AP reported. A source told RIA Karlov had died at the scene.

Turkey’s NTV reported that the gunman had been killed by police.

Turkish officials said the assassin entered the building claiming he was a police officer. Other bystanders alleged he shouted “Aleppo” when he shot Karlov, but the claims could not be immediately confirmed.

The attacker was said to have first shot Karlov in the back, before ordering people to leave the room.

He then reportedly shot a second time as he lay on the floor. Turkish special forces have surrounded the gallery, believing the attacker to still be inside.

The Russian foreign ministry said it was in contact with Ankara over the events, RIA Novosti reported. President Vladimir Putin called an urgent

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A gunman gestures near to Andrei Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, on the ground, at a photo gallery in Ankara, Turkey, Monday. (AP/PTI) (Inset) Andrei Karlov

A n k ara , D e c 1 9 (Agencies): The Russian ambassador to Ankara has been killed in a gun attack at an art gallery in the Turkish capital, Russian

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Tzurang Valley 2nd Youth Fest 2016 underway

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B (L-R) Bollywood actress, Mahima Chaudhry accompanied by the chairman & MD, REM Group, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer at Chungtiayimsen village ground. Artists participating in the traditional dao (machete) making competition. Damsels participating in the ‘traditional thread making’ competition.

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by a host of participants from the different villages and also from neighbouring state of Assam.

MD of REM Group chairman Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, speaking at the formal programme, affirmed that organizing the Youth Fest is just the beginning towards the future and a new hope. He urged

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aga Hospital Colony Youth Organization (NHCYO) would be organizing a musical Nite cum PreChristmas celebration on the theme “Get Peace by the Act A Giving” on December 21 at 5:00 p.m, in Naga Hospital compound.

This event is supported by some of the famous artist and bands of Nagaland who would be performing live on stage for a noble cause including Methaneilie Jutakhrie, Kekhriesenuo Ringa, Besüto Nienu, Senti Desert King, Cotton County 90’s charisma along with many other multi-talented artist.

The purpose of this event is to raise fund for the poor in-patient of Naga Hospital Authority and at the same time share the joy of Christmas. It is a humble approach to relay the message to all the unfortunate in-patient that “You are not alone we are here for you and we care!’’

All have been requested to come and share the joy of giving by contributing willingly.

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top 20 at the pageant. She featured in the top five contestants for the Beauty with a Purpose title, which was eventually won by Miss Indonesia.

The last time an Indian

won the Miss World crown was Priyanka Chopra in 2000. Other Indians who won the title in the past include Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997) and

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sa Zsa Gabor has died at 99-years-old, her rep confirmed to Variety and other outlets.

TMZ reports the star suffered a heart attack Sunday afternoon, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Over the past few years, Gabor has been in and out of the hospital for health-related issues.

While the stunning screen siren and socialites’s rise to fame was slow in her earliest years, by the 1950s and 60s, the actress had starred in dozens of films and television series and solidified her footing as a Hollywood actress, although she was mostly featured in supporting roles.

In addition to her

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steady screen career and spellbinding beauty, Gabor’s personal life was equally intriguing—and an early example of celebrities driving their stardom by simply being their largerthan-life selves.

Born to Hungarian parents Vilmos Gábor and socialite Jolie Gabo, Zsa Zsa was named Sári Gábor upon her birth, eventually joining older sister Magda and younger sister Eva. Her romantic life was peppered by alleged affairs with iconic men, including Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy. Most notably, Zsa Zsa would go on to marry nine times throughout her

life, though her marriage to the eighth man Felipe de Alba was annulled within the same year in 1983.

She is survived by her most recent husband, Frederick Prinz von Anhalt, with whom she shared her longest marriage to date.

Night Carnival cum Bonfire

Organised by Tribal United Club Venue Children's Park, Land Mark Colony (PWD) From 20th – 23rd Dec. 2016 Time : 5 PM – 9 PM Featuring : Tambola, Lucy Card, Ring Game, Food Stalls, Entertainment and lots more.

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Stephanie Del Valle reacts after being crowned Miss World at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland (AFP)

Yukta Mookhey (1999).

A Delhi-based girl from Guwahati, Priyadarshini was the first candidate from the north eastern region at the Miss World pageant.

She was happy to “represent a civilisation as old as time itself, the land of myriad cultures, traditions, languages and religions” at the gala, she had said in her introduction video for the contest.

This was the 66th edition of the gala, which put the contestants through a series of challenges and interviews to determine who will win the coveted title of Miss World 2016 and become the ambassador of the motto ‘Beauty with a purpose’.

New Delhi Sandeep M Tamgade and other Bollywood celebrity singers Avishik Sinha and Keka Ghoshal; Bollywood producer Rebecca Changkija and the Adrika Dance Group.

Later in the evening, the Bollywood singers and Adrika Dance Group sizzled the stage and mesmerized the audience.

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50th Wedding Anniversary

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25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CHUBATOSHI & S. ALEMLA

Your unconditional and infinite love is an inspiration to us all.

May the Golden rays of love continue to shine for the rest of your lives.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary.

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(20/12/1966 – 20/12/2016) Dearest Mom & Dad Thank you for being wonderful parents, for all that you have given us and done for us, May God Almighty continue to bless both of you with good health and long life.

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HAPPY 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. Bao Mechülho & Mrs. Visatuonuo Mechülho

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tephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico was crowned the Miss World 2016, with representatives from Dominican Republic and Indonesia as runners up. India’s Priyadarshini Chatterjee only made it to the top 20.

Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna Royo crowned the 19-year-old Stephanie— the second Puerto Rican to hold the title after Wilnelia Merced won it in 1975—at the event’s grand finale held at the MGM National Harbor on December 18. The winner was ecstatic as she sat down to be crowned.

Stephanie pipped the other top four finalists from Kenya, Indonesia, Dominican Republic and Philippines to win the title.

Indian contestant Priyadarshini lost out on the title after making it to the

and charm of the Naga people. While acknowledging the presence Rebecca Changkija in the film industry, Chaudhry expressed her desire to see more Naga musicians and actors in Bollywood and her desire with the Naga artistes.

The programme was graced by advisor security to CM & president of NAPCS,

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conglomeration) is not a foreign or mainland Indian business group but formed by the very children of the Tzurang valley, the sons and daughter of the farmers and the local people, who have a vision for the future.

Special guest, Mahima Chaudhry, in her speech, highly praised the warmheartedness, the hospitality

with him. It goes on to explain about a hypothetical concept, which says there are seven people in this world who look-alike. It then focusses on Salman’s three characters who have a similar mission to free the world from violence and hatred, and how they try to do it.

He had picked his three most popular characters of Chulbul Pandey (Dabangg), Tiger (Ek Tha Tiger) and Prem (Prem Ratan Dhan Payo), enabling the people to pick them and play. Salman promises that the game is as action packed and exciting as his films.

The producers of Sultan, Yash Raj Films (YRF) had few months back, also released a game of Salman’s film as part of its marketing strategy.

wo day Youth Fest 2016 at Tzurang Valley kicked off in a grand manner and dazzled by the grand arrival of Bollywood celebrities led by actress Mahima Chaudhry on December 19 at Chungtiayimsen.

Organized by the REM Group as part of its CSR initiative and participated

eteran action star Sylvester Stallone says he is “flattered” to be considered for an arts post

by President-elect Donald Trump but feels he will be more effective working for veterans. Stallone’s publicist released a statement in which the actor said that he is more interested in brining attention towards the military personnel. “I am incredibly flattered to have been suggested to be involved with the National Endowment of the Arts.

“However I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes respectfully deserve,” the statement read.

the different villages and the society as a whole to accept the Youth Fest with open hearts and mind since it is aimed at the youths to take them towards a new future with a new vision.

Urging the people to support the initiatives of the REM Group, Along Longkumer pointed out that the REM Group (business

ollywood superstar Salman Khan on Monday announced that he will release his own app later this month on the occasion of his 51st birthday, on December 27.

Salman tweeted the news and shared an image in which he has revealed his plans for the app.

“On December 27, it is my app’s birthday. Only for you,” reads the image.

While Salman didn’t share more information regarding the app, it is sure to be like a birthday treat for his fans. On the film front, the Dabangg star will next be seen in Kabir Khan’s Tubelight. Earlier this year, Salman Khan announced Being Salman Game.

The trailer of the game began with Salman asking his fans to come and play

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Man City sink Arsenal; Spurs see off Burnley

Raheem Sterling wheels away with Kevin de Bruyne in hot pursuit after scoring City’s vital second goal against the Gunners.

Lo n d o n, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Secondhalf goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 and move seven points behind leaders Chelsea.

The result capped a miserable week for Arsenal who lost the lead - and all three points - for the second time in five days, having also gone down at Everton on Tuesday.

Coming away with nothing again had seemed inconceivable after an opening 45 minutes which Arsenal dominated, taking the lead on five minutes when Theo Walcott seized o n A l e x i s S a n c h e z ’s weighted pass to round off a thrilling three-man move.

City almost equalised immediately when Sterling headed just wide but they looked strangely hesitant going forward and could

have fallen further behind as Arsenal played with confidence and menace.

City came out for the second half completely transformed, hitting back almost immediately as David Silva found Sane with a precision pass that allowed the German to score his first goal since his 46-millionpound ($57.49-million) move from Schalke.

Arsenal wilted alarmingly and frequently came off second best in the physical contest. It was no real surprise when City went further ahead after Kevin de Bruyne supplied Sterling with a raking crossfield pass on 71 minutes.

Sterling cut inside on his left foot and beat Petr Cech at his near post with a low shot. It was the first time since 2012 that City had won at the Etihad after trailing at the interval.

A l s o , To t t e n h a m Hotspur came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 with

ORSU golden jubilee memorial trophy held

D i m ap u r , D e c 1 9 (NPN): The 19th Old Riphyim Students Union (ORSU) golden jubilee memorial trophy was held on Monday at Don Bosco School football ground, Old Riphyim village with M. James Tungoe, general secretary Wokha District Entrepreneurs’ Association (WDEA) as the chief guest.

Addressing the players, the chief guest said, sports bring peace unity and friendship. He further encouraged the students to put their best by striving for excellence. He also called upon the gathering to promote harmony.

Every participant must play without discrimination which requires mutual

understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, said the chief guest.

He also appreciated the ORSU for organizing such an event where students can exhibit their talent.

Short speech were also delivered by Old Riphyim village chairman Nyanbemo Patton and ERSU president Thungchamo Humtsoe.

The programme was chaired by Meribeni Odyuo , God’s blessing was invoked by Lucy Patton, E l o e E s o p v u i O RC C and welcome note was delivered by Mhonbemo Patton, president ORSU. Chumdemo Patton and Cheniren & co enthralled the gathering with special numbers.

Danny Rose scoring the winner.

Ashley Barnes put the visitors ahead in the 21st minute but the lead lasted only six minutes, Dele Alli equalising from a cross by Kyle Walker.

Another England international, fullback Rose, hit a fierce winning goal from a pass by Moussa Sissoko, who could have been sent off earlier for a challenge on Stephen Ward.

Tottenham stay fifth, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, while Burnley remain three points above the relegation places.

A l t h o u g h We l s h international Sam Vokes was close to converting a cross from Andre Gray in added time, the result confirmed the Lancashire side’s poor away record.

They have now taken one point from eight games on the road and Barnes’s goal was only their second away from home.

D i m ap u r , D e c 1 9 (NPN): An open volleyball tournament was hosted by Catholic Youth Movement (CYM) St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tseminyu village in honour of Golden Jubilee 2018 at RSA Ground Tseminyu from December 15 to 17.

Ar. Loguseng Semp, president All Nagaland Architect Association graced the inaugural function as the chief guest. The programme was chaired by Rosemary Kent Metha, welcome note was addressed by Rushulo David Khing, convener organizing committee and vote of thanks by Julia Tep. Zenith Club, Tseminyu village emerged as the champion of the tour nament. Kashanyu Club, Kashanyu and Selo Club, Kashanyishin bagged the second and third place respectively.

The match officials of the tournament were Hyuni Thong, Mhaleviele and Jazo from Kohima District Volleyball Association.

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Murray wins record third BBC sports award L ONDON, D e c 1 9 (Agencies): Britain’s world number one men’s tennis player Andy Murray won a record third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday after claiming his second Wimbledon title and first ATP World Tour crown in a stellar 2016 season.

Mur ray, who also retained his Olympic men’s singles title in Rio de Janeiro, picked up the BBC trophy again after claiming it in 2013, when he won Wimbledon for the first time, and in 2015.

“It’s been a great year for British sport and I am so proud to have been a part of it,” Murray, who led Britain to the Davis Cup semi-finals after their first triumph for 79 years in 2015, said via a video link from his training camp in Miami. The 29-year-old Scot, who joined boxer Henry Cooper and racing drivers Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell as the only double winners of the event last year, is now out on his own after a year in which he also reached the Australian and French Open finals.

A l t h o u g h M u r r ay lost to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros, he became the first British man to reach the French Open final since Bunny Austin in 1937.

He also lost to Serbian Djokovic at the Australian Open but finished the year as world number one.

Triathlete Alistair Brownlee was runner-up and show jumper Nick Skelton third in the annual BBC awards. Brownlee, 28, became the first man to retain the Olympic triathlon title when he took gold in Rio, finishing ahead of brother Jonny, who claimed the silver.

16th Death Anniversary OF V. HOVILI CHISHI

44th WADSA sports meet underway

Players seen at the inaugural function of WADSA 44th sports meet at WAPO ground.

Kohima, Dec 19 (NPN): The 44th meet of the Western Angami ‘D’ Sports Association (WADSA) commenced today at WAPO ground, Sechü Zubza.

A total of five villages under WADSA including Sechü Zubza, Sechüma, Kiruphema, Menguzouma and Thekrejuma are taking part in the three-day event which will conclude on December 21.

The inaugural function was graced by Er Kevisekho Kruse, chief engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, Nagaland, as the chief guest.

In his address, Kruse underscored the importance of games and sports in promoting unity and friendship. To this, he called the need for arranging more platforms so as to encourage socializing amongst the people.

“We should encourage socializing. People who do not socialize become a misfit in the society,” he said adding that many people, though educated and rich, fail on their part

in contributing to the society because they lack socializing skills.

Foreseeing the advancement such as fourlane highway and the railway connectivity that will directly or indirectly impact the five villages, he called upon the youth bodies to be prepared to face the challenges that will come their way.

“We have to be prepared morally, intellectually and socially. Something will be beyond our control, yet we have to stand strong and overcome the challenges,” Er. Kruse said.

“A lot of opportunities will open up in the Western Angami region, particularly in this area. Lest we fail on our part in responding to the challenges of our times, we will only regret and blame ourselves,” he remarked. He said the five villages under WADSA is an important component of the Western Angami area.

“While we continue to surge ahead, let us not forget to count on the many blessings the Almighty has

bestowed upon us. We may recall the past with pride, but let us also live up to our reputation,” he added.

To the players, he encouraged them to give their best effort in their attempt to reach the top.

“Winning is what matters most in a competition. Nevertheless, through this kind of platform, you get the opportunity to train yourself on leadership skills, team work and social maturity,” he said.

Stating that discipline holds the key for a sportsperson to reach the top, he advised them to firstly adhere to this character so that they do not regret later. The inaugural function, chaired by WADSA president Aletuo Kruse, commenced with invocation pronounced by catechist Medolepra Rino of Sechü Zubza Baptist Church. The welcome address was delivered by Neivi Sechü, while Vizo Khoubve presented a special number. WADSA athletic secretary Rokoneikho Rhatsu administered oath to the players.

14th friendly volleyball tourney T i ta b a r , D e c 1 9 (NPN): The 14th friendly volleyball tour nament of Titabar (Assam) and Changpang (Nagaland) Circle commenced Monday at MRSHS School playground in Titabar, Assam. The tournament is being organised by Border Peace Coordination Committee.

Gracing the inaugural session, Nagaland Football Coaches Association president Roko Angami lauded the efforts put in by the organisers in bringing together players from both sides. He expressed hope that through such sporting competition, the border villages in Assam and Nagaland will foster better understanding and cordial relationship and also be harbinger of peace and unity.

He also called upon the villagers on both sides to uphold the age old neighbourly relationship for peaceful coexistence.

Roko was accompanied by NSF secretary education, Imtiyapang Ao and Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) joint secretary Atsizo Soru.

Chief advisor of All Assam Students’ Union and advisor NESO, Dr. Samujjal Kr. Bhattacharya along with others attended the inaugural session.

Altogehter 28 teams (men and women) are competing in the two-day event. Eight teams are from Changpang circle of Nagaland while 20 are from Assam.

BADMINTON TOURNAMENT MILEN TER SOCIETY

Would be organized Badminton Tournament on 27th – 29th Dec. 2016 from 5:00 P.M. Cash Prize : 1. Winner - Rs. 10,000/2. Runner's Up - Rs. 7,000/Registration fee Rs. 1000/- (Men's double) Venue : Aoyimsen Multi-Utility Complex Ground For more details, contact : 8014046878, 9856981295, 8974495696.

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2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

Late Dr. L. Habemo Ngullie DP-10445

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Died on 20th December 2000

It’s been many years past but seems like yesterday. You have left your legacy as First Women Leader and First Couple to have a Holy Matrimony Wedding in the Kiyekhü Village Baptist Church. The seed you along with others pioneered and sowed in the late 1940s fruitfully harvesting the Platinum Jubilee on 7th & 8th January 2017.

Philippians 1:23 says, “For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ which is far better.”

Dearest Mother we know for sure that at that very moment when you died you were more alive than when you lived here on this suffering world. Like a cloud you have left us behind to be with Christ which was far better in the heavenly eternal home. Dearest Mother one day we shall meet at Jesus feet.

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Loving children, in-laws and grand children.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Two years have passed since you left us for your eternal home, yet not a single moment has passed without you in our thoughts. The love which you have shared with us has beautiful memories that we cannot forget. You will always remain in our hearts.

Deeply miss you in silent tears and prayers.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

19th September 1969 – 10th December 2016 We the family members of Lt. Zhovohülü Veswü, would like to convey our heartfelt and profound gratitude to each and every individuals, neighbours, well wishers, churches, unions, organizations, committees, near and dear ones who stood by us physically, emotionally, materially, financially and through unceasing prayers during the prolonged illness till the sad demise of our beloved.

We deeply regret our inability to thank and reciprocate every individuals and groups, but, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your acts of kindness and generosity and reaching out to us during our times of grief and sadness.

Loving husband, children, relatives and loved ones.

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We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who stood by us during the illness and at the sad demise of our beloved only son Lt. Toika Aye on 24th Nov. 2016.

Our special appreciation to : 1. Shri. Pukhai Assumi, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secretary Soil & Water Conservation, Nagaland 2. Mr. & Mrs. Kiyeshe Kappo, Shoipu Village 3. Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (Aizuto) 4. Prayer Fellowship D.C Hill (Aizuto) 5. Circuit House Area D.C Hill 6. St. Anthony School Zunheboto 7. Servanthood D.C Hill, Zunheboto 8. Shoipu Ghami Kuqhakulu Zunheboto 9. Hoshepu Baptist Church 10. Hoshepu Local Students' Union 11. Hoshepu Welfare Society Zunheboto 12. Nihoshe Welfare Society, Zunheboto.

We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving father & sisters

Born on: 15/11/1989 – Died on: 10/12/2016

“Whether I live or die, I belong to the Lord”

Roman 14: 8 We, the bereaved family members would like to convey our profound and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, colleagues, neighbours, churches, organizations, and well wishers who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially, and materially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Lt. Tepeyose Rote, who left us for his Heavenly abode on the 10th Dec’ 2016.

Though, we were unable to thank everyone individually, we pray to Almighty God to shower His blessing upon you all abundantly.

Your good deeds will be cherished always.

Our special thanks to: 1. GMC Hospital, Guwahati (Haematology Dept. Doctors & Nurses) 2. Baptist Church Kidima 3. Er. & Mrs. Kropol Vitsu, MLA 4. Baptist Khrüsarüü Krotho, Kidima 5. Soil Conservation Assistant 18th batch 6. Kidima Baptist Fellowship, Kohima 7. Kidima Baptist Fellowship, Kohima Youth Dept.

8. House of Prayer for all Nation, Dimapur 9. Japfüphiki Baptist Khrüsarüü Krotho 10. Chathe Christian Prayer Centre Chathe-Rüziephe 11. Temi Council, Kidima 12. Temi Youth Club, Kidima 13. SDO (SC) & staff, Zuketsa 14. Kidima Students’ Union 15. Kidima Community, Dimapur 16. Dimapur Thenuko Krotho 17. Temi Khel Kewhira Kelhouko 18. Nagaland Soil Conservation Subordinate Field Staff Association 19. Tenyimia Krotho Postel Staff Kohima 20. Theja Kroko,Kidima 21. Ketshe Kroko, Kidima 22. Soil Conservation Assistant (Angami) 19th Batch 23. Tie-eso Youth Thokhwezou Area, Kidima 24. Nuorhie Group, Kidima 25. Zanuo Krotho, Jail Colony Kohima 26. Asst. Headmistress & Staff Govt. High School, Jakhama, Loving parents, brothers, sisters & relatives K-4531 K Y M C

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Karun Nair hits 303 in India’s record 759 for 7

Indian batsman Karun Nair celebrates after scoring 300 runs during the fourth day of the fifth cricket test match against England at MAC Stadium, in Chennai on Monday. (PTI)

Chennai, Dec 19 (PTI): Young Karun Nair today announced his arrival at the world stage with an unforgettable triple ton (303 not out) as India broke a deluge of records en route their highest ever Test total of 759 for 7 against England on the penultimate day of the fifth and final match.

It was a day that solely belongs to the 25-year-old Karun, who become the second Indian after the legendary Virender Sehwag (twice) to hit a triple hundred in Test match cricket.

During his marathon 381-ball innings, Karun hit 32 boundaries and four huge sixes as India took a huge lead of 282 runs before England finished the day at 12 for no loss.

With 90 overs remaining on the final day and a reasonably good track to bat on, England will fancy their chance of at least

saving the Test.

Karun, who has been touted as one of the next big hopes in Indian cricket for his prolific scores in domestic cricket, showed just why he is highly rated.

Karun scored 232 runs in a single day and enthralled a select Chepauk crowd with shots all around the ground.

The best part was his ability to use the entire 360 degree of the ground hitting his shots.

Equally adept at front and backfoot play, he was quick to use his feet against England spinners with their premier tweaker Moeen Ali returning with dismal figures of 1/190 in 41 overs while Liam Dawson (2/129) and Adil Rashid (1/153) also proved to be expensive.

Call it poetic justice, it was another identical loopy leg break from Adil Rashid -- a throwback to what he had exactly bowled to KL Rahul

yesterday when the opener was on the cusp of double hundred.

Rahul was unlucky but Karun’s lazy cut shot escaped a diving Alastair Cook as the entire Indian dressing room led by captain Virat Kohli gave Karun a standing ovation.

It is an irony that this chance that Karun got was a lucky one considering he was not in line for a Test debut during the series. He was picked for the series after Rohit Sharma suffered hamstring injury.

The triple hundred will surely increase positive ‘problems’ for Kohli and coach Anil Kumble as they will have to take a tough call once a fit Rahane is back in the scheme of things against Australia.

Brief scores: England 12/0 & 477 trail India 759/9 dec (Karun 303*; Rahul 199, Broad 2/80) by 270 runs

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Marcelinho bags Golden Boot; Malouda named League Hero New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS): Delhi Dynamos’ Brazilian striker Marcelinho on Monday bagged the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament while team-mate Frenchman Florent Malouda was named the “Hero of the League”.

Marcelinho netted 10 times and assisted five goals in the competition.

His great run included a fine hat-trick against FC Goa, a release said.

D e l h i ’s m a r q u e e player and captain Malouda was a dominating presence throughout the tournament, marshalling the team’s resources and controlling the rhythm of games. Malouda scored thrice and assisting in creation of five goals.

Delhi Dynamos lost in the semi-finals of the

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Premier Badminton League scheduled from Jan 1-14

Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI): Premier Badminton League has been scheduled to be held from January 1-14 with Hyderabad hosting the opening games and Delhi the finale.

Hyderabad will take on Chennai in the opening round- robin encounter.

tournament on penalties against Kerala Blasters.

Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) won the tour nament, beating Kerala Blasters in the final on Sunday at Kochi.

ATK’s South African winger Sameehg Doutie got the “Winning Pass of the League” award for his contribution to the team’s cause in the tournament.

AT K ’s B o r j a Fernandez was named the “Fittest Player of the League”. NorthEast United FC won the award for the “Best Pitch”, while Chennaiyin FC picked up the “Fair Play Award”.

Mumbai City FC’s goalkee per Amrinder Singh won the “Golden G l ove ” awa r d w h i l e Chennaiyin FC’s 18-yearold Jerry Lalrinzula was chosen as the “Emerging Player of the League” award.

Leicester to appeal Vardy’s red London, Dec 19 (Agencies): Leicester City will appeal against the red card shown to Jamie Vardy in Saturday’s game against Stoke.

Vardy was shown a straight red card by referee Craig Pawson for a two-footed challenge on Mame Diouf during the 2-2 draw at the bet365 Stadium.

Vardy and Leicester feel he had been knocked off balance immediately before the challenge, and that there was no malice.

The FA are already expected to give Leicester an automatic fine, after Pawson booked five Leicester players in the final seven minutes of the first half.

Leicester had six players shown the yellow card in total - a number which triggers an automatic FA fine.

Robert Huth and Christian Fuchs, two of the players booked, will miss the club’s Boxing Day clash at home to Everton.

Pawson faced criticism earlier in the week for failing to send off Manchester Utd’s Marcus Rojo for a twofooted challenge against Crystal Palace.

Barcelona cut gap on Real Madrid

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, right, celebrates with his teammate Luis Suarez after scoring.

BARCELONA, Dec 19 (Agencies): Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which saw the champions cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real

Madrid to three points.

Luis Suarez celebrated signing a new contract with Barca on Friday by firing the home side ahead in the 18th minute with the help of a brilliant pass from Andres Iniesta and the Uruguayan struck again in

the 67th after a mazy run from Messi.

The Argentine maestro cut the Espanyol defence to ribbons again to allow Jordi Alba to score the third in the 68th before capping the victory with a goal of his own in the 89th, after David Lopez had pulled one back for the visiting side.

Barca are second on 34 points, three behind Real Madrid who have a game in hand due to their participation in the Club World Cup which they lifted after a 4-2 extra-time win over Kashima Antlers earlier on Sunday, while Sevilla are third on 33.

Espanyol have not beaten Barcelona since

2009 although they went into the game on the back of a nine-game unbeaten run in the league, conceding only once in their last six.

Their positive form counted for little, though, against a Barca side who have rediscovered their form after a slump in November.

“It’s always good to finish the season on the right foot and I think we’ve hit the right notes and are on the right track,” said Barca coach Luis Enrique.

“2017 is set to be a good year for us and we have the challenge of trying to retain the league title. I like what I’ve been seeing recently and this team is built for challenges like this.”

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