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‘Snooping’ row sets off political storm

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (PTI): Ten central agencies have been authorised by the Centre to intercept information from any computer, a move that set off a political storm Friday with the opposition accusing the government of trying to create a “surveillance state”.

But the Centre said the rules for intercepting and monitoring computer data were framed in 2009 when the Congress-led UPA was in power and its new order only notified the designated authority which can carry out such action.

The opposition parties led by the Congress slammed the order as unconstitutional, undemocratic and an assault on fundamental rights and an attempt by the BJP government to convert India into a “surveillance state” by resorting to “snooping”, inviting a sharp response from the ruling party.

In a strong defence of the government order, the BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security, dubbing the opposition’s criticism as a “text book case” of speaking without any homework. The Centre also rejected the opposition’s charge

Gov, LoO extend Christmas, New Year greetings DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya and his wife Kavita have extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the people of the state. In his message, Acharya said Christmas is a season of great joy to celebrate the gift of life through the birth of Jesus Christ and a time to remember the past and hope for the future. It is also a time of joyous celebration with our family and friends, he added.

He urged the people to let the spirit of love fill the hearts and homes and to uphold Christian values so that the “Prince of Peace can live in us and rule Nagaland.”

Acharya further called upon the people to bring changes in the New Year 2019, with renewed confidence and pride to march towards building a developed, economically strong and a prosperous Nagaland and India. He also urged all to pray for respectable solution of the Naga problem and for permanent peace.

LoO greets: Leader of Opposition (LoO) and former chief minister, TR Zeliang, has extended Christmas greetings to all the citizens of Nagaland and wished them a blessed and meaningful Christmas.

Govt allows 10 central intelligence, security and tax agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt all the data contained in ‘any’ computer system of snooping. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that converting India into “police state” won’t solve his problems and it only showed he is an ‘insecure dictator’.

MHA clarifies: As a controversy erupted, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement, saying the order was issued to prevent “any unauthorised use of these powers”.

The new order “does not confer any new powers” to any security or law enforcement agency, the statement said, adding “each case” of computer interception, monitoring and decryption is “to be approved by the competent authority, which is the Union home secretary”. The 10 agencies

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that the rules under which agencies will be authorised to intercept information were framed in 2009 when the Congress-led UPA was in power.

“So what you are doing Anand Sharma is making a mountain where even a molehill does not exist.

However, Azad retorted that there is no mention of national security in the order. “The BJP seems to think it has ownership rights over national security and it means nothing to us,” he said taking a swipe at the government.”

To this, Jaitley said, “These are elementar y things. It is an authorisation order. The provisions of national security are written in Article 69.... You are playing with the security of the country...”

Outside Parliament, CPI-M chief Sitaram Yehcury said the order was unconstitutional. BJP government is converting India into a surveillance state through the order, Anand Sharma said with other opposition leaders by his side.

The opposition parties including CPI(M), SP, RJD and TMC, said they will collectively oppose the order.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, DEC 21: Manipur chief minister, N Biren Singh, Friday said that the state government will request the Centre to help resolve the existing Manipur-Nagaland interstate boundary disputes.

Replying to questions raised during the two-day session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, the chief minister asserted that the border disputes at Dzuko Valley and Tungjoy village of Senapati district bordering with Nagaland have been ongoing for decades.

He told the house that there had a complaint from the Nagaland government regarding an alleged damage of a border pillar at Tungjoy area. The chief minister said Manipur government has the desire to settle the disputes.

Further, Biren Singh informed the house that the state government had recently constituted a committee with leaders of the villages in the disputed border area as members among others. Singh was referring to recently constitute committee headed by state

PHED minister L Dikho as chairman to facilitate settlement of existing ManipurNagaland interstate boundary dispute.

The chief minister said the present government was still standing by its commitment to protect the territorial boundary of the state and hence will not compromise even an inch of state’s land.

Singh told the house that government will construct a new road leading to Dzuko Valley with the fund from PMGSY. Once the new road is constructed, he said the long desire of the people to construct a guest house in the area will be fulfilled.

Singh made his statement responding to a call attention motion raised

by Congress legislator K Meghachandra from the opposition bench.

The opposition member alleged that due to the delay in the demarcation of the boundary in Dzuko Valley, there was a strong apprehension of Manipur losing the area. There had been apprehension among the public after some trekkers from Manipur were arrested

by Nagaland police recently.

The arrest of trekkers of Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA), who had gone to Dzuko Valley as part of the recently concluded Manipur Sangai Festival, was an unfortunate incident, the opposition member observed and suggested that and there was the need for proper demarcation of the inter-state border at the earliest.

The chief minister said that after the fire broke, some trekkers took shelter within Nagaland portion of Dzuko valley and subsequently got arrested, but trekkers who were within the Manipur portion of Dzuko valley returned back without any untoward incident. A small portion of the valley is within Nagaland and the larger portion is within Manipur, he added.

As soon as the news of arrest of trekkers was received, Singh said he immediately contacted his Nagaland counterpart. The chief minister denied state government agreeing the valley belongs to Nagaland while entering an agreement to secure the release of the trekkers.

Kenye calls on Prez, seeks AFSPA repeal Banking services Talks based on framework: NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye called on President Ramnath Kovind at New Delhi recently and took up various issues concerning the State and the Northeastern region.

According to Kenye’s PRO Kuvera Nakro, the MP sought the consent of the President to repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which was passed in 1942 by the British to suppress the Quit India Movement. He explained that AFSPA, which is considered as “draconian”, was discussed in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 1948 with members of the United Nations (now better known as Geneva Convention) and declared not to formulate this kind of Act. Kenye pointed out that the Government of India, despite being one of the signatories to the Geneva

Convention, promulgated the Act 10 years after its independence in Nagaland against its own citizens, and which was being enforced till date.

On Article 371(A), the MP said it was a constitutional provision that could not be encroached upon, but lamented that the Centre was not implementing the Article in letter and spirit.

He sought Kovind’s intervention in allowing the State to explore its own natural recourses, especially oil and natural gas, as the State was economically very weak.

Further, pointing out that downgrading it into a kind of research institute would completely defeat the original policy, Kenye also called for upgrading and strengthening North Eastern Council (NEC) for better development of the Northeast.

He stressed this also in view of the current geo-political situation and taking into

account the thrust of New Delhi in linking up with economies of South Asian and South East Asian countries. He recalled that then Zonal Council was dissolved and NEC constituted in 1972 as a direct consequence of the 1972 Indo-Pak war that resulted in creation of Bangladesh as the entire region was considered sensitive and strategic.

Taking into account the World War II, 1962 Chinese aggression and 1971 IndoPak war, whose battles were fought in the North-eastern part of the country, and given the fact that the region was bounded by five countries, he said the Centre established a separate administrative unit.

It was also set up due to the region’s distance from the national capital, besides given an appropriate platform for Nagaland, which was under external affairs ministry from 1960 to 1972.

hit across India

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 ( AG E N C I E S ) : B a n k ing services across India were affected on Friday as over 3.2 lakh bank officers struck work demanding an unconditional mandate for the 11th bi-partite wage revision talks.

Many branches in different parts of the country wore deserted looks, while at many places shutters were down, according to reports coming from different parts of the country.

According to reports, banks will remain closed for the long weekend starting Saturday (December 22) till the Christmas holiday gets over on Tuesday (December 25).

Some branches are, however, expected to open on Monday to bring some relief to customers.

Private banks would continue to function nor(Cont’d on p-7) mally.

DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Reacting to the statement purportedly made by deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) and Interlocutor to the Naga Peace talks R.N. Ravi at a recent function in Pune, MIP of NSCN (I-M) has reiterated that the ongoing talks with the government of India after the July 1997 cease fire, was after due recognition of the “unique history and situations” of the Naga political issue.

Ravi had purportedly stated that henceforth the government will not hold any new talks, whether conditional or unconditional, with any North East militant outfit and the only option was for them to either fight on or surrender.

Drawing attention to the reportage by one Pradip Deka of Times of Assam under the title “No lateral talks with militants; die fighting or surrender- R.N. Ravi”, MIP claimed this gave the impression that the “Indo-Naga political dialogue” was on seeking solution within the framework of the Indian constitution.

It reminded that the Framework Agreement signed and declared on August 3, 2015 was fundamentally based on the unique history of the Naga people and co-existence through shared sovereignty between the two entities. It said these were the core principles for bringing about final and lasting solution

acceptable to both the parties. MIP said Naga people have suffered long enough with many having lost their lives and so the present affords a favourable political climate.

However, adopting a hardline approach from the honourable “out of the box” approach to the Naga issue would indicate a clear deviation from the framework agreement that was based on mutual respect and recognition of the two entities, it said.

Instead, MIP said any attempt by the government of India to tread the path of ‘Machiavellianism’ would be a conscious and “deliberate betrayal of the government of India’s position to seek solution without precondition at the highest level, outside India, in a third country and based on the officially recognised unique history and situation of the Nagas.”

It urged upon the government of India to have courage and boldness for her “larger security interest”.

MIP said if lasting and honourable peace was what India desired, then it should not drive away the Nagas or those who seek peace. Warning that military solution would lead to a fresh conflict that would cost lives of many, NSCN (I-M) remarked that there was no “foundational logic or basis” in that approach after over 20 years of political negotiation.

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State govt initiates bureaucratic reshuffle Naga Hoho defends actions; slams critics

DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the state government has notified the transfer and posting of IAS/ NCS/NSS officers.

The gover nment through a notification stated (Cont’d on p-7) that Asangla Imti, NCS, addl secy, water resources (designate) is retained as Director, F&CS. Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS, addl secy, water resources shall assume the charge of DC Dimapur.

Gregory Thejawelie, NCS, addl secy, social welfare shall assume the charge of DC Kohima. Tarep Imchen, NCS, Jt Secy, YRS (designate) is retained as commissioner of excise.

Limawapang Jamir, NCS, commissioner of excise (designate) is retained as Jt Secy, YRS. Sachin Jaisw“It’s festive season and al, IAS, DC Mokokchung we want you to have shall assume the charge good sales. You know of Jt Secy, W&H. Rajesh what that means?”

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notified under the new order are the Intelligence Bureau, Narcotics Control Bureau, Enforcement Directorate, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (for Income Tax Department), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Central Bureau of Investigation, National Investigation Agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, Directorate of Signal Intelligence (in service areas of J-K, North East and Assam) and Delhi Police commissioner.

According to the order, the 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology (IT) Act for computer interception and analysis. The agencies, according to the order, have been authorised “for the

purpose of interception, monitoring and decryption of any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer resource under the said Act (section 69 of the IT Act, 2000)”.

Issue rocks RS: The issue of notification also rocked the Rajya Sabha where Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad alleged that “undeclared Emergency has taken final shape” and “all federal agencies have been let loose”, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the authorisation was given under 2009 rules and dismissed opposition’s charge of snooping. Jaitley said the opposition was playing with national security and “making a mountain where even a molehill doesn’t exist”.

Congress leader Anand Sharma said the issue is serious as it is related to fundamental rights and “India will become a police state” with such “sweeping powers” to agencies to intercept information.

Responding to the charge, Jaitley said it would have been better if the Opposition had obtained all information before raising this issue. He told the House

Will urge Centre to resolve ManipurNagaland border dispute: Biren Singh

hima shall assume charge of DC Mokokchung. John Tsulise Sangtam, NCS, Jt Secy, School Education (designate) is retained as DC Longleng. M Shayung Phom, NCS, DC Longleng (designate) is transferred and posted as DC Kiphire.

Mohammad Ali Shihab, IAS, DC Kiphire is transferred and posted as Jt Secy, School Education.

T Wati Aier, NCS, Director F&CS (designate) is transferred and posted as Jt Secy, Water Resources with immediate effect.

Chinnu Hangsing, NSS, Jt Secy, V&AH (designate) is transferred and posted as Jt Secy, School Education with immediate effect.

Renbonthung Tsopoe, NSS, Jt Secy, school education shall assume the charge of Jt Secy, H&FW with immediate effect. KK Lihose, NSS, Dy Secy, Finance shall assume the charge of Dy Secy, Eco&Statistic with

immediate effect.

The gover nment through a notification stated that handing/taking over charge of DC should be completed after the final publication of the Electoral Roll which is scheduled on January 10, 2019.

In another notification, the state government has ordered the transfer and posting of NCS officers to be effective after the final publication of Electoral Roll which is scheduled on January 10,2019.

Sangmai C. Imlong, NCS, ADC Chiephobozou, shall assume the charge of ADC Commissioner’s Office. A Zibenthung Kithan, NCS, ADC Tobu shall assume the charge of ADC, Sanis. Chubatemjen, NCS, ADC, Tobu (designate) is transferred and posted as ADC Tening. Mudongoyi Chuzho, NCS, ADC Aboi (designate) is transferred and posted as ADC Tobu.

DIMAPUR, DEC 21 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) has refuted the allegations levelled against it by acting speaker Kenyuseng Tep and adviser Keviletuo Kiewho, besides the concern expressed by some tribal bodies. In a clarification issued by its media cell, NH remarked that it was baffling as to why Kiewhuo was openly voicing out only when the present NH tenure was over.

On the contrary, the organisation accused him of making all efforts to influence and divide the executive, especially during the turmoil among political parties in the State since 2014.

However, being a non political body of Naga people and being obligated to maintain neutrality towards all political parties, NH clarified that it could not fulfil any personal or political agenda of a per(Cont’d on p-7) son or group. Nonetheless,

Hito Sema, NCS, ADC Tening (designate) is retained as ADC Aboi. Vekhoyi Chakhesang, NCS, ADC Zunheboto shall assume the charge of ADC Chiephobozou. Japhet Woch, NCS, ADC Chozuba shall assume the charge of ADC Seyochung.

Nchumbemo, NCS, ADC Seyochung shall assume the charge of Dy. Secy, Home. Theodore Yanthan, NCS, ADC Noklak shall assume the charge of ADC Chozuba. TL Kiusumong Tikhir, NCS ADC, Noklak (designate) is retained as ADC Satakha. Neilezo Tep, NCS, ADC Satakha (designate) is transferred and posted as ADC Noklak. T Nchumbemo Odyuo, NCS, ADC Aghunato shall assume the charge of Dy. Secy, Power. Kusa Fithu, NCS, Dy Secy, Sericulture shall assume the charge of ADC Aghunato.

despite all differences, the executive met Keviletuo at his residence on June 25, 2018 with the best intention and urged him to resolve all differences and work for the smooth functioning of Naga Hoho in the larger interest of the Nagas.

Unfortunately, instead of coming forward for any discussions for thrashing out the differences, the organisation alleged that the adviser only tried to divide the executive and even challenged the activities of NH through the media.

Pointing out that Yezabo (constitution) was clearly written and that it could not be easily distorted for personal convenience, Naga Hoho asserted that the interpretation of the acting speaker and adviser was completely against anyone’s understanding of the Yezhabo.

It claimed that the executive members had time and again asked the acting

speaker to convene federal assembly (FA) where all important issues or problems could be deliberated.

However, it alleged that Tep ignored the directive of the executive council to summon it on several occasions.

Hence, after all the efforts, NH presidential meeting was convened on November 26 as an extraordinary measure, which was converted to FA with unanimous decision of federating units. This was done after thorough deliberations among the federating units as it was felt that the acting speaker would only avoid calling the assembly for reasons best known to him, the hoho explained.

Regarding the acceptance of removal of general secretary and finance secretary, the hoho explained it was done “lamentably under compulsion” as they were removed from the executive by their parent tribe hohos.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018

news in Brief Thenyizumi Women Society social gathering: Thenyizumi Women Society will be organising its second social gathering of Thenyizumi women at Government Middle School, Thenyizu on January 25, 2019. The organising committee has requested all women from Thenyizu village to attend the program without fail.

Viyito Students Union to celebrate silver jubilee: The Viyito Students Union (VSU) under Niuland area has requested all former officer bearers, advisors, villagers residing in other places, three delegates from each local students’ unions in the Niuland area, and well wishers to attend its silver jubilee celebration on December 27, to be held under the theme “Liberate towards excellence.”

Territorial Army recruitment: 164 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) (Home & Hearth) NAGA has announced that a recruitment rally will be conducted in Tuensang district from February 20 to 23 at Public Ground, Tuensang for soldier (general duty) and clerk (staff duty). Interested candidates may contact 9436265851for any assistance or with any queries.

United Royal Riders foundation day: All members of United Royal Riders (URR) Nagaland have been informed to attend the 4th Foundation Day Celebration of URR at Power Play near Chekiye Gate on December 22. All members have been requested to report at 12 noon at Hotel Jalmahal.

Q: Are authorities moni-

toring prices of commodities?  Yes.  No.  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST December 22

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Neiba Kronu along with village leaders and elders after unveiling the anniversary monolith at Pfutsero Town on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , D E C 2 1 (NPN): The Kami Union Pfutsero celebrated its 75th Anniversary at Pfutsero Town under the theme “Our past, our present-your future” with minister of Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu gracing the occasion as guest speaker on Friday.

Kronu in his address stressed on the importance

of maintaining good relationships with neighbouring villages and having the vision for a better tomorrow. Kronu reminded the villagers that the fear of Almighty God and cooperation among different villages and communities leads to development and prosperity.

The minister acknowledged and appreciated late Ngulo Khape of Kami village and late Weprelo

NNC-Parent Body greets

DIMAPUR: NNC-Parent Body, president Z. Royim Yimchunger, has greeted Nagas on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

NCC-Parent Body, MIP Cell stated that in his mes-

sage, Royim, conveyed warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow Nagas. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. The message added wishes for this

Christmas be an occasion to bring love, hope, and happiness to everyone’s hearts and let “peace, goodwill and unity of brotherhood and sisterhood prevail in our midst.”

Mero of Pfutseromi village and other pioneers for their contributions to Kami Union.

Talking about the present government, Kronu stated that the government had committed to developing Nagaland and also promised that with support of the public, the government would develop better roads and take up other developmental activities.

He also wished the gather-

ing a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Earlier, Neiba Kronu also unveiled the anniversary monolith.

The prog ram was chaired by Weprenyi Kupa, a brief history of Kami settlement at Pfutsero was presented by Kewechelo Khape, retired additional director School Education and the invocation prayer was said by the local pas- Commemorating Dr. T. Ao’s 100 birth anniversary, a lecture on late Dr. T. Ao tor. was held at Signal Angami Dimapur, Panchayat hall on December 20. (DIPR)

Nguvihe Students’ Union general session

Peletkie & Hariebe Khel organise Peace Feast

D I M AP U R : N g u v i h e Students’ Union (NSU) organized its 18th general session under the Theme - “Students and their responsibilities in the society” on December 21 with vice-president of NDPP youth wing central, Viccato S Aye as the special guest and president of All Nagaland College Students Union, Katho P Awomi, as the guest speaker.

NSU president Ikato Khulu, in a press release stated that the special guest and the guest speaker encouraged the students stating that the student community was the right community to play a vital role in bringing changes to society through living exemplary lives of good moral character with a vision to shoulder responsibilities, fighting against all evil and corruption.

The student community should be prepared to face the competitive future, equipped with better knowledge and wisdom Kiphire battalion of Assam Rifles organised a lecture under the theme “Stay and to go the extra mile and Fit Stay Healthy” at Longmatre and Pungro on December 18 with an aim to bring peace and developinculcate the importance of fitness and good health among the attendees. 36 ment to society as qualified intellectuals, they added. residents attended the lecture. (PRO Assam Rifles)

Members of Peletkie village, Hairiebe Khel of Ndunglwa village, mediators and administration officials after the Peace Feast at Peren town on December 20.

DIMAPUR: The long pending land dispute between Peletkie village and Hairiebe Khel of Ndwanglwa village under Peren district was settled through the reading of a mutual agreement on December 20 at Peren town at the residence of secretary Peren Council, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang, who is also the mediator, in the presence of the district administration.

A joint press release from Hiarwetlang and Rangcube of Peletkie village and Dr. Keciziuying

Siang and Namzu Siang of Hairiebe Khel of Ndunglwa village stated that additional SP Peren, Limakum Jamir and advisor Zeme Council, Iherie Ndang, urged and appreciated both the parties, and hoped that the act will be an example that any dispute can be settled if it is in the true spirit of Christian brotherhood.

Both the parties acknowledged the efforts of various individuals, NGOs, Church leaders and particularly Dr. Ndangkie Ndang

for bringing to an end of the imbroglio. It stated that the peace agreement/ settlement document was signed and exchanged.

Pastor Peren Baptist Church, Rev. Suitei Ndang, offered a prayer of blessing followed by a peace feast hosted by mediator.

Earlier, the program was chaired by convenor Hairiebe Khel, Namzu; Bible reading and prayer by associate pastor Peletkie Baptist Church, Kitei Chamlak; an account of dispute settlement was pre-

sented by secretary Peren Council, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang (mediator); special song was presented by Shalom Kekie Kangbau PBC, solidarity speech were delivered by Dr. Keciziuying Siang from Hairiebe Khel of Ndunglwa village and chairman Peletkie village council, Kuleugongbe; speech and presentation of appreciation certificate

by DC Peren, S. Tainiu; and a concluding speech was offered by pastor Ndunglwa Baptist Church, Izulung Ikie.

Chepoketa Students’ Union celebrates golden jubilee NPF unit celebrates advent Christmas

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu and others during the Chepoketa Students’ Union golden jubilee celebration program on December 20. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , D E C 2 1 (NPN): Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, on Thursday graced the golden jubilee celebration of Chepoketa Students’ Union (CSU) under Tizu area of Phek district.

Gracing the inaugural function, Azo stated the Chepoketa Students’ K

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Union has achieved a historic milestone with the completion of 50 years of its existence.

“Jubilee is a time of celebration- a time of forgiving, reconciling and blessings. Behind every celebration there is a success story, nevertheless one should also not bask in past glories” Azo said.

He congratulated pio-

neers of the union and all those who led the union in different capacities in the past 50 years. “Yes we have a reason to celebrate because the union has produced prominent politicians in the likes of Vejoi Vero, ex- minister, doctors, engineers and many other officers” he added.

Stating that students were assets of the village he

called upon them to reach greater heights in the near future.

He warned the younger generation about the evils of social media, the dangers of social networking abuse and its repercussions on the day to day activities of a student.

Azo advised students to “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righ-

teousness and all these things shall be added unto you” while maintaining that in the same manner nearly 150 years ago Christianity came to the Nagas first, followed by education.

He also advised the students to be truthful maintaining strict discipline so as to turn their lives into success stories.

Held under the theme “Excelsior: Ever Upward,” FGN Kedallo Zhopra Vero, Chakhesang Students’ Union president, Lavoto Chizo, District Program Officer (Dimapur), S. Nezolu Rhakho, Chepoketa village council chairman, Thiipurayi Vero and Zhodiiyi Vero also shared greetings and CSU president Miileto Veswii delivered a presidential address.

R e v. D r. Ve z o p a Tetseo, executive secretary Chakhesang Baptist Church Council and Rev. Pukrolhii Lohe, pastor Yoriiba Baptist Church were the guest speakers.

The golden jubilee souvenir dedication was led by Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo.

K. Khekaho Assumi and NPF party office bearers of Dimapur Division and 1 Dimapur-I A/C at the advent Christmas celebration program on December 21.

DIMAPUR: The Naga People’s Front, 1 Dimapur-I Assembly Constituency celebrated advent Christmas on Friday with much pomp and gaiety at the NPF Dimapur Division office premises.

NPF Youth Wing, Dimapur division, general secretary Pilato Sumi in a press release stated that K. Khekaho Assumi, former parliamentary secretary, Youth Resources and Sports, government of Nagaland graced the occasion as special guest for the occasion.

In his message, the former NPF legislator greeted party workers of Dimapur-I and

of Dimapur division present at the celebration.

He encouraged the NPF workers stating that the party would grow from strength to strength as long as all NPF party men and women remain knitted together and work cohesively in the interest of the party.

Khekaho gave a clarion call to the workers to start preparing for the 2019 parliamentary elections stating “let us be the trend setters and lead by practical example to others”.

Also speaking on the occasion, T. Lotha, general secretary, NPF Central of-

fice bearer shared the essence of advent Christmas adding that it’s a time to share love and forgive one another. Other frontal office bearers at the division level also spoke and greeted the party workers.

Ihovi Zhimomi, president, NPF 1 Dimapur-I A/C chaired the program and working president, Avito Swu proposed a vote of thanks.

A host of central, divisional and frontal office bearers attend the celebration. The program concluded with a mass prayer and a grand feast.

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NFMP conducts training workshop

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) conducted a training workshop for its 11 Divisional Management Units (DMUs) and 22 Field Management Units (FMUs) and the Project Management Unit (PMU), on the topic “Micro-plan and Annual Implementation Planning” on December 18, at State Environment and Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI), Dimapur.

A press release from NFMP deputy project director & PRO Lhinghoikim Touthang stated that the training workshop opened with a discussion on “district forest management plan” led by the principal chief conservator of Forests and head of Forest Force Nagaland, Panger Jamir and Additional PCCF (territorial) M.M. Ngullie.

Technical sessions on micro-planning, annual implementation and accounting procedures were conducted on the day.

Temjenyabang, conservator of Forests (Publicity & Training) talked about the JFMC structuring, while on the topic of micro-plan preparation, Dr. Keneilhoutuolie Miacheo, conservator of forests (Southern Territorial Circle) was the resource person.

The consultant group “Tripurainfo” discussed income generation activities & livelihood security in detail. A session on accounting procedures was conducted by chartered accountants, Sanjay Jain & Associates, and Ango Konyak, deputy project director, NFMP spoke on

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“Operation manual” and “Annual action plan”.

The prog ram was chaired by NFMP project director, Supongnukshi, invocation was offered

by Dr. Sentitula, DFO Peren.

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shop concluded with closing remarks from chief project director, NFMP Dharmendra Prakash.

The annual report of NFMP for the year (2017-18) was released by principal chief conservator of Forests.

NVCO launches week-long consumer awareness campaign

DIMAPUR: A weeklong consumer awareness campaign was officially launched by Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) president, Kezhokhoto Savi on December 18 at the office building of Nagaland State Consumer Helpline, D-Block, Kohima.

A press release from N a g a l a n d Vo l u n t a r y

Consumers’ Organisation press and media cell stated that, Savi stressed on right to safety where he said that the consumer’s right to safety was as vast in its purview as the market reach itself.

He said that it applies to all possible consumption patterns and to all goods and services.

Safety of natural food products is also a problem

of growing concern since due to increased chemical inputs in farms, the NVCO president said, food supply is being contaminated with pesticides

and chemicals.

Consumers need to become accountable for their consumption patterns and their serious environmental and eco-

nomic implications, he said. Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation will observe the weeklong National Consumer Rights Day.

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Rescue ops continue; no trace of miners

Shillong, Dec 21 (PTI): The water level in a flooded mine in Meghalaya receded a few inches on Friday, holding out a sliver of hope for the survival of the more than dozen men who have been trapped inside the illegal coal pit since December 13 without any food and water, police said.

As frantic rescue efforts continued for the ninth day in the mine in East Jaintia Hills district, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said it is a major challenge and time is running out.

The water in the 370feet-deep rat hole mine initially increased after the levels in the nearby Lytein river went up. Water from the river gushed into the pit on December 13, trapping the miners.

At present only two high power pumps are being used to flush out the water from the flooded mine. “ We n e e d m o r e pumps. That is the crux of the matter as time is running out to rescue the miners alive,” the chief minister told PTI at his office here.

About 200 high power pumps are needed to flush out the water from the flooded mine, he said.

Rescue efforts which began on Thursday continued Friday morning without much success.

“The local people are saying this and that is the scale of work we are looking at. It is a major challenge as time is running out,” he added, expressing his concern about the survival of the trapped men who many fear could be dead.

According to Superintendent of Police (SP) of East Jaintia Hills district (SP), S Nongtynger, work on pumping out water is on with the hope that the water level will recede.

Rescue efforts have been futile since the water

level in the flooded mine in East Jaintia Hills district has not receded since December 13.

Over 100 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) as well as the state police are camping on top of the mine.

The lives of the miners are at a very high risk if the rescue operation continues without much results, warned a doctor from a leading hospital.

“They have been

BJP wins Assam panchayat polls with 42 percent seats Guwahati, Dec 21 (PTI): The ruling BJP in Assam Friday emerged as the single largest party in the three-tier panchayat elections by bagging 42 per cent of the total seats, while Congress came second securing 34 per cent, the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) said.

The BJP bagged 11,325 out of a total 26,784 posts, counting of which began on December 12 across Assam, the ASEC said in a statement after conclusion of the counting process.

The Congress has won a total of 8,970 posts, followed by Independents winning 3,048 seats, which is 11 per cent of the total seats.

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a constituent of the ruling alliance that contested separately, came fourth winning 1,963

posts while another opposition AIUDF bagged 1,319 posts. The two parties secured seven and five per cent of the total seats respectively, the ASEC statement said.

Out of the total posts, 21,970 are for gaon panchayat members (GPM), 2,197 each for gaon panchayat presidents (GPP) and anchalik panchayat members (APM), and 420 are zilla parishad members (ZPM).

No nominations were received in 52 GPM seats and by-elections will take place later in coming days to fill-up those posts, the ASEC said.

In GPM, the BJP has bagged 9,094, followed by the Congress (7,292), the AGP (1,689) and the AIUDF (1,024). The other seats were captured by the Bodoland People’s Front (54), the CPI(M)

(33), the CPI (3), the TMC (5), the CPI(ML) (4), the NCP (3) and Independents (2,717).

For the GPP posts, the BJP won in 994, Congress in 760, the AGP in 137 and the AIUDF in 130.

The BPF bagged 2 seats, NCP one and Independents 173.

In the APM seats, BJP bagged 1,025, while 771 were won by the Congress, 118 by the AGP, 136 by the AIUDF, one by both the CPI(M) and the TMC and 142 by Independents.

The ASEC said in ZPM constituencies, the BJP won 212 seats, the Congress 147, the AGP 19, the AIUDF 26 and Independents 16.

The elections were held on December 5 and 9 recording an overall voting of over 82 per cent. While there were 78,571 contestants in total, 734 were elected uncontested.

without food and water we were informed. Time is running out for them if that is the case. Every minute is precious and authorities have to sort out the problem at the earliest possible time,” he said.

Mining expert and award winning rescuer Jaswant Singh Gill on Thursday visited mine and suggested that the state government seek help from Coal India.

Gill, who shot to fame after he successfully rescued 64 miners from a flooded quarry in West

Bengal in 1989, arrived at Lumthari village in the district and expressed concern after seeing the water level at the mine and on receiving inputs about rat hole mining practised in the state, a police officer said.

“As it is established that water that got in the mine was from the nearby river, we have to find out the location and plug it to prevent further water flow into the mine,” Gill told reporters.

“I have also advised the government to request Coal India to bring four to five high power submersible pumps which can be returned after use,” he said.

The district authorities are in the process of sending Gill’s advice to the state government, a senior district told PTI on Friday.

The chief minister also said he is yet to get an official report from the deputy commissioner on the recommendations made by Gill, the former mining engineer and mine expert.

A National Green Tribunal (NGT) committee has asked the state government to pay compensation to the next of kin of all who have been killed in mine accidents in the state.

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PIB, Imphal holds media workshop

Inaugural function of media workshop ‘Vartalap’ at Moirang in Bishnupur district on Friday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Dec 21: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Imphal Unit on Friday organized a media workshop “Vartalap” at the conference hall of Hotel Lake View, Moirang in Bishnupur district.

Deputy director, Abdul Hamid of PIB, Imphal said that the workshop was organized with the objective of equipping journalists with thorough knowledge of government sponsored welfare programmes being implemented in the state.

He said that the media persons must have a thorough knowledge of various flagship programmes and other welfare schemes of the government so that they could keep a clear picture of the schemes to the people while reporting on the implementing status

of the schemes.

The deputy director hoped that organising such workshops will enhance the capability of the media in reporting in government policies and programmes, particularly on the flagship programmes of the government. In the technical session of the workshop, four resource persons presented papers on different schemes of the government currently being implemented in Bishnupur district.

Talking on the implementation status of the mid-day meal in Bishnupur district, RK Ranjit Singh, nodal officer, Mid Day Meal, Bishnupur district claimed that under MDM schemes in Bishnupur district, a total of 114 primary schools and 97 upper primary schools were covered during 2018.

He said that of the total 11,170 children en-

rolled in primary and upper primary schools across the district, the MDM coverage was 91%.

He said that a total of 7960 children enrolled in the primary level schools, 7144 (90%) were covered and of the 3210 enrolled children in upper primary schools, 3019 (94%) have so far covered by the scheme.

L Gokulchandra Singh, executive engineer Public Health Engineering Bishnupur district who talked on the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) in respect of Bishnupur claimed that the district was the first to declare itself open defecation free (ODF) among the valley districts of Manipur and second among all districts of the state.

Gojen Singh, DPM, SSA Scheme of the district, claimed that a total of 8409 including 3907 boys and 4502 girls have availed the benefit of free uniforms being provided under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Bishnupur.

Prasanta Oinam, district manager, District egovernance Society talked on Digital India, an ambitious programme launched an in July 2015 to transform the country into a “digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

Arunachal CM hails Modi as friend and saviour of NE

Itanagar, Dec 21 (PTI): Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “friend and saviour” of North East, especially of Arunachal Pradesh.

“Just think of this ... in about 26 years since Arunachal Pradesh became a state, less than 50 visits were made to the state by Union ministers. After Modi became the Prime Minister in 2014, which is about four and half years, number of visits by Union ministers stand at about 130-plus,” Khandu said.

He also expressed confidence that Arunachal Pradesh will continue to receive such attention even after 2019 as Modi would return as the Prime Minister Addressing a public meeting at Mariyang in Upper Siang district, Khandu asked the people of the state to shun ‘cashfor-vote’ culture.

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these reforms would be implemented immediately after the elections.

“At first it will cause hardships especially to ministers, legislators, government employees and the people but in the long run the state and its people will benefit.

Every change comes with pains and burns but these are short-lived. Ultimate goal is development of the state and welfare of our people,” the chief minister said.

Arunachal Pradesh chief minister, Pema Khandu in the rally. (Northeast Now)

Pradesh has earned a bad reputation due to bad election practices, which has resulted in backwardness of the state on all fronts.

He urged the people to use their franchise to elect leaders, who can actually work for their welfare and development of the state without demanding personal favours, a CMO release said.

“After the creation of Staff Selection Board, you must have realised that favours like job-for- vote is not possible anymore.

Now you have to also ensure that cash-for-vote practice is thwarted if you wish to see development in real sense,” Khandu said.

“If we want change in the system, it is we who have to change first,”

he said while hinting at ‘hard’ reforms in the near future.

Chief minister also disclosed that he has already started the exercise to bring in reforms by forming committees of experts drawn from various backgrounds.

Expressing confidence of forming the government again in 2019, he said

Church, NGOs welcome MNF govt move on liquor ban Tourism to boost Bangla-Assam ties: Brahma Zoramthanga on Monday announced a ban on the sale of liquor during Christmas festivities from December 21 to January 14 next year. The liquor vending licenses of Mizoram Police battalions and three State-run corporations were cancelled, too.

The move came four years after Lal Thanhawla’s Congress government replaced total prohibition with controlled prohibition through the Mizoram Li-

Five cops suspended for custodial death in Manipur

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IMPHAL, Dec 21: Five police personnel have been suspended in connection with the custodial death of death of a person in Manipur on Friday.

Manipur government has also requested Union ministry of home affairs to take up necessary action to handover the personnel of Assam Rifles involved in the custodial death of a person.

Md Abdul Gafar alias Sahit (36) son of Md Babu Macha died shortly after he was picked up a combined force of 26 Assam Rifles and state police commandos.

Gafar was picked up

from his house at Lilong Usoipokpi Makha under Lilong police station of Thoubal district early Thursday, at around 2.30 am and was declared brought dead at JNIMS hospital.

While informing of the suspension of five police personnel from their services, the chief minister said that an FIR case has been lodged against the police commando personnel and troops of 26 Assam Rifles.

The state government has also ordered a magisterial inquiry besides ex-gratia payment for the family.

A suitable job will also be given to the next of kin of the deceased.

quor (Prohibition and Control) Act of 2014 to allow the opening of wine shops.

“Mizo society has been greatly affected by the liquor and drug menace. The government’s move is encouraging,” Vanlalruata, president of the Central Young Mizo Association, said.

“The decision to close all government-run liquor shops is a step in the right direction. The churches have always been against opening

of wine shops,” said Rev F. Lalrinnunga, president of Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee, a coordination body of 14 major churches in the State.

The church and the NGOs have also appreciated the constitution of the Liquor Prohibition Coordination Committee for checking illegal supply of liquor from outside the State and restricting illegal sale by private vendors.

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MOLUNGYIMSEN SENSO MUNGDANG P.O. Tuli, Dist. Mokokchung : Nagaland- 798618 Estd : 1947 “Telongjem nung Terenlok”

SENSO LENLA MUNGDANG

Kanga rongdak teinyaktsu maparen aika alinung Molungyimsen Senso Lenla Mungdang 28 December (Friday) anugo akatsu ayongzuker.

Mungdang sentong anepdang 9:00 am nung tenzuktsu. MSM Sanen Luden meeting 27 December aonung Senyur kidang 6:00 pm nung amentsu.

Sensosanger sungpu zunga nungi tema ajak iba mungdang nung adentsu metetdaktsur. Kuli tajung makai shiba metenlir lemtetta aliba ama takang agitsu.

Senso mungdang mapang bendanger/aiener shinga yimtsung telongi aittsu memelar.

Dr. Imomanen Tzudir Tir, MSM.

B. Lemdong Aier Tongti Zulur, MSM.

GUWAHATI, Dec 21 (PTI): Tourism can play a pivotal role in further improving ties with Bangladesh and Assam will roll out the red carpet to welcome visitors from the neighbouring country, Tourism Minister Chandan Brahma has said.Tour operators can come to the State to explore the possibilities and all arrangements will be made by the State government, Brahma said. “People of

Assam and Bangladesh have ties that date back to long ago and we are keen to increase people to people and cultural interaction between the duo,” he added.

The Minister was addressing a gathering on the occasion of Bangladesh Victory Day Festival, organised here by the Assistant High Commission office here on Wednesday night.

The proposed opening of the Chittagong port for

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trade and direct flights between Guwahati and Dhaka will also lead to increase in volume of trade from the North East not only to the neighbouring country but also to other South East Asian countries, the Minister added. He also announced that for the first time, 10 publishing houses from Bangladesh will participate in the Guwahati Book Fair scheduled to begin from December 22.

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TENDER NOTICE

Sealed Tenders are invited by the undersigned for the supply of the following categories of ration to 6th NAP Battalion, Tizit for the year 2019-2020. 5 (five) Coys at Battalion Hqr. Tizit 1) Group-A 2) Group-B 3) Group-C Category A Substitute Items Category B Substitute Items 4) Group-D

- All kinds of Dal and Iodized Salt - Potato/Onion/Fresh Vegetables - Meat on hoof - 2 categories - Khasi/ Goat/ Sheep - (Chicken (Live)/ Egg/ Tinned Fish) - Pork (Live) - Chicken (Live)/ Egg/ Tinned Fish - Firewood/ Charcoal

Tender forms and details can be obtained from the office of the undersigned on any working day.

Tenders will be received upto 12:00 noon on 16th Jan'2019 and will be open on the same day by 12:30 PM without fail.

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Guwahati, Dec 21 (Agencies): The powerful church, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), have welcomed the new Mizo National Front (MNF) government’s move to ban liquor as a high-level committee began working on total prohibition in Christian-majority Mizoram.

According to The Hindu, in keeping with his party’s poll promise, Mizoram Chief Minister

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TENDER NOTICE Sealed Tender are invited by the undersigned for supply of the following categories of Ration items to 7th NAP Battalion Bhandari for the year 2019-2020.

1) GROUP 'A' - All kinds of Dal/lodised Salt.

2) GROUP 'B' - Potato/Onion/Fresh Vegetables.

3) GROUP 'C' - Meat on hoof - 2 categories (a) Category 'A' - Khashi/ Goat/ Sheep (Live) Substitute Items - Chicken (live)/ Egg/Tinned Fish. (b) Category 'B' - Pork (Live) Substitute Items - Chicken (Live) Egg/Tinned Fish.

4) GROUP 'D' - Fire wood/ Cylinder/Charcoal.

Tender forms and details can be obtained from the office of the undersigned on any working day. Tender will be received up to 12:00 Noon on the 16th January ' 2019 and will be open on the same day by 12:30 hrs without fail.

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IOCL to enhance LPG production in Northeast

Guwahati, Dec 21 (Agencies): The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has done a massive capacity enhancement of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) production in the northeast investing to the tune of Rs. 700 crore.

According to Northeast Now, chief general manager of the IOCL’s Assam Oil Division (AOD), Uttiya Bhattacharyya said this on Friday and added that the IOCL was also planning to expand its distribution network to cater to the need of the people of the region.

He said that as of now the LPG production capacity of IOCL’s AOD was 567,000 MT per annum.

He said that the IOCL already had 800 distributors

in the northeastern states and added that advertisement has already been issued to appoint about 200 more distributors. “Majority of this will, however, be in Assam,” he added.

He said that post approval of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to expand the beneficiary list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Indian Oil in a meeting with key officials pan-North East, developed a blueprint to ensure hassle-free release of LPG connections to all eligible beneficiaries.

“It should be our endeavor that every kitchen in the country is smoke-free and healthy with easy access to LPG. With our sustained efforts, LPG coverage in the

North East has improved to 78 per cent on December 1 this year from 48 percent on May 1, 2017,”he said adding that 29 lakh LPG connections have been released in just a span of 19 months.

He said that LPG business in the North East started in the year 1971. Since then till May 1,2017, total of 48 lakh LPG connections could be released. Due to PMUY launched by the PM of India on May 1, 2016 at Balia, UP and subsequently launched in the NE on May 13, 2017 at Assam, the PSU Oil companies have released 33 lakh connections in the North Eastern states,” he said adding that Indian Oil is privileged to serve its customers by releasing 27 lakh connections.

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DIPHU, DEC 21: A herd of wild elephants has wreaked havoc in West Karbi Anglong district by damaging property and posing a threat to the people of the area.

Recently, the wild elephants entered Langparpang Deuri village located within the general area of Kopili, and demolished houses and property in the area.

Villagers of the area claimed that in Southern Forest Range, under which jurisdiction maximum incidents have taken place, the authority has failed to take up preventive measures.

The villa gers a lso claimed that areas under Dikreng region within Kheroni police station of West Karbi Anglong district have come under persistent attack by wild elephants.

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Tripura to open agar conservation cell Agartala, Dec 21 ( IANS ) : T h e Tr i p u r a government has decided to open a special “Agar Conservation Foundation” division to promote cultivation of Agar trees to boost employment and to earn foreign money, a Minister said here on Friday.

“A f t e r a o n e d ay workshop-cum-interactive programme here on Thursday, it was decided to set up an “Agar Conservation Foundation” division under the Forest Department

to promote cultivation of Agar trees to boost employment and to earn foreign money,” Tripura Forest and Tribal Welfare Minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia told the media.

He said that by extensive cultivation of Agar trees, the state government is keen to boost the trade of Agar oil, a main ingredient of perfume manufacturing industry.

Agar wood has also been used for medicinal purposes for thousands

of years and continues to be used in Ayurvedic medicines, said Pawan K. Kaushik, scientist at Forest Research Centre for Livelihood Extension here.

“Agar oil is an exportoriented product and the demand is very high in the international market. The large gap in the demandsupply situation is due to the scarcity of raw materials, lack of favourable policy and schemes, and also due to lack of infrastructure and machinery

for extraction of oil,” he said.

The Forest Minister said that Tripura’s capital Agartala was named after the Agar tree but now it is hardly found here or in other parts of the state.

“Some Agar trees are available in Agartala and other parts of the state but the owners are not getting proper economic support due to various reasons, including proper scientific processing and value addition,” he said.

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Guwahati, Dec 21 (PTI): Eminent Assamese vocalist Dipali Barthakur, known as ‘the Nightingale of Assam’, died on Friday following a prolonged illness at a hospital here, hospital sources said.

She was 77 and is survived by her husband, painter Neelpaban Baruah.

Barthakur was suffering from pneumonia, doctors attending her said.

The Padma Shri awardee was afflicted by a debilitating motor neuron disease in 1969, due to which she was gradually losing her voice. She was initially confined to wheelchair and was bedridden for the past several years.

A leading singer of the All India Radio, she had lent her voice to many popular film sings in the 1950s and 60s. Some of her Assamese songs which are still popular are ‘Sonor Kharu Nalage Muk’, ‘Jundhone Junalite’, ‘Konmana Boroxire Sip’, ‘Senai Moi Jau Dei’, ‘O Bondhu Somoi Pale Amar Phale’ among many others.

She sang her last song ‘Luito Nejabi boi’ in 1969, after which the motor neuron disease left her crippled.

The acclaimed singer received the Padma Shri award in 1998 and the state government honoured her with ‘Silpi Bota’ in 2010.

The state government had given an aid of Rs one lakh earlier this year to the ailing singer.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 20 Dimapur, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018

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hat befell Manipur television journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem (39) reflects the kind of mindset prevailing in India where criticisms are not tolerated. Wangkhem, a television journalist has been detained for criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on social media under laws intended to ensure national security. He is employed as an anchorreporter with a news channel IST. He was arrested on November 21 by Manipur Police for uploading a video where he reportedly criticized the Prime Minister and called Manipur BJP chief minister N. Biren Singh as a “puppet of the Centre”, following which, the state government cracked down on him with a heavy hand. Wangkhem was initially arrested on separate charges of sedition on November 21, before being released on November 25, according to his wife, Ranjita Elangbam. He was then detained on November 27 under National Security Act, which allows for detention of up to a year without trial, and has since been held at a jail in Imphal. A board of judges set up under the Act approved his detention on Thursday. What Wangkhem had sought to project was that while Manipur’s BJP government thought right in celebrating Rani Jhansi, yet it did not feel right to celebrate Manipur’s freedom fighters.

Kishorechandra Wangkhem was sent to jail under the NSA less than 24 hours after he was granted bail by a CJM court in West Imphal in a sedition case filed by the local police. The court of the CJM had said that remarks were an “expression of opinion against the Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of Manipur” and couldn’t be termed as seditious. The National Security Act allows detention of people merely under the presumption that they are “detrimental or pose a threat to national security”.

Furthermore, it also denies them access to a lawyer or a hearing before a court of law. The fate of Wangkhem once again confirms that Indian laws, enacted in the interest of internal security, are nothing but repressive in intent and inhuman in purpose. The country is ranked 138th in the World Press Freedom Index run by Reporters Sans Frontières - lower than Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Myanmar - as a result of censorship laws and the murder of several journalists. The use (or misuse) of the NSA has been well explained by Wangkhem’s lawyer who said that the arrest was nothing but a “blatant abuse of the law and its powers”. Unfortunately, there are those who would choose to greatly differ such as Manipur’s deputy home minister Dr Th Charanjeet Singh, who in a statement, maintained that the state had considered the evidence and stood by its decision to detain Wangkhem. The BJP-led coalition government in Manipur which also includes the Naga People’s Front(NPF) and National People’s Party(NPP)- are all in this blatant inhuman repression that goes against the very grain of democracy.

It is absolutely bizarre that calling the chief minister a “puppet” of the Centre , is anti-national and a threat to the security and integrity of the nation. This case including many in other parts of India, clearly reveal the mindset of those ruling the country. If the same people with the same mindset return to power , individual freedom would be a thing of the past when draconian laws would be used to slap people with treason for criticising those in power.

DailyDevotion The Drawing of the Father No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him… —John 6:44 When God begins to draw me to Himself, the problem of my will comes in immediately. Will I react positively to the truth that God has revealed? Will I come to Him? To discuss or deliberate over spiritual matters when God calls is inappropriate and disrespectful to Him. When God speaks, never discuss it with anyone as if to decide what your response may be (see Galatians 1:15-16). Belief is not the result of an intellectual act, but the result of an act of my will whereby I deliberately commit myself. But will I commit, placing myself completely and absolutely on God, and be willing to act solely on what He says? If I will, I will find that I am grounded on reality as certain as God’s throne.

In preaching the gospel, always focus on the matter of the will. Belief must come from the will to believe.

There must be a surrender of the will, not a surrender to a persuasive or powerful argument. I must deliberately step out, placing my faith in God and in His truth. And I must place no confidence in my own works, but only in God. Trusting in my own mental understanding becomes a hindrance to complete trust in God. I must be willing to ignore and leave my feelings behind. I must will to believe. But this can never be accomplished without my forceful, determined effort to separate myself from my old ways of looking at things. I must surrender myself completely to God. Everyone has been created with the ability to reach out beyond his own grasp. But it is God who draws me, and my relationship to Him in the first place is an inner, personal one, not an intellectual one. I come into the relationship through the miracle of God and through my own will to believe. Then I begin to get an intelligent appreciation and understanding of the wonder of the transformation in my life.

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Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it. ~ Gordon R. Dickson

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018

Post-mortem

An Alternative to Hornbill Festival?

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t is obvious that beyond the philosophy of Hornbill festival is preservation and promotion of the beauty of a given human culture. In process, it ripples and is becoming a tip of a national and international attraction. But the big issue is ‘What future can hornbill festival contribute and offer to the upcoming Naga youth in a modern generation and scientific age’?

A Bird Festival or Morality?

Nagas must choose either a primitive festival in a modern generation or morality as the believers of the Redeemer of the world. A festival that earns and attracts tourists at the expense of morality can be a great risk to Nagas and the posterity with a sinking ground and declining future like Sodom and Gomorrah.

The Other Side of Festival Without making a reference to published critics, observations and opinions expressed in local news papers, silent side of the festival is more than the advertised aspects of the festival. Taking for granted that the festival is an ideology of a common platform to harmonize Naga culture, the other side includes scene of unanalyzed unbiblical and un-Christian behaviors as openly witnessed by one and all.

Paganization The act of hornbill festival is like worshiping a dead bird. Over 50 years ago it was prophesied that the Nagas would worship a dead bird.

While adoring the bird, cruelty to other animals is like a valley of old sacrifices. The hidden scene is shameless immoral festival which is a sacrilege to a sacred land created by God. Perhaps the heathenism part is the uninvited aspect of the festival which is a blow and defeat to the purpose of the Festival. As a Christian land, the final analysis of the festival is a misrepresentation and a destructive doctrine to the world. Can we give something more meaningful to the world?

Theology of Syncretism Every hornbill festival begins with an incantation pronounced by a priest-like figure. But the content of the incantation is theologically empty and unclear while the Christians are waiting for a clear voice to the living God, the Creator of Nagas and universe. The leaders of Haiti dedicated their nation, land and government to deities of evil spirits (voodoo). The risk was a major earthquake in

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2010 with a loss of millions, a thorn to the globe. No one knows what is ahead of Nagaland as the land deviates from the truth to untruth. Perhaps our land survives because of the few faithful.

The incantational prayer is, therefore, challenged by the believers of the Creator of the universe, the Almighty. Such a practice is meaningless, unbiblical and syncretistic which does not reach God. The Gospel came to the Nagas 146 years ago. And hence, the concept of mountain gods, natural spirits, and boulder inhabiting spirits are no more in exercise since they are the lower form in theology. Are we comfortable with reversing gear?

A Reversal Journey The land is a land of Bible believers with 99% Christians with Christians in leadership. Is Nagaland setting any good example before other states? Or what impression the Nagas are impacting on NonNagas with living among us?

The nature of celebration of Hornbill festival is a process of de-Christianization with systematic introduction of old ritualism along with Babylonian intoxicative chemistry.

In process, the celebration destroys and harms the vitality of aspiring generation. Can the modern generation continue to accept such reversal scheme?

Side affect of Education The whole body suffers when a finger suffers. Can a father or mother tell his or her son or daughter “I am going to Hornbill festival. It is your duty to study hard and pass in high division”? Education is directly or indirectly affected by prolonged Hornbill festival during exam time. It is a total package that affects acceleration of education.

Our modern youth generation must rethink of global value. If education is the future of our land, we must prioritize it.

What lasting and structural values can Hornbill festival offer to the youth in the state and the world in general?

It is high time for the forward thinkers, aspiring and prospective youth, and intellectuals to walk away from such reversing, wasteful, and suffocative superstition to a positive and brighter future.

Alternative Proposals A few relevant suggestions are hereby furnished for our leaders to consider: 1. Naga Observatory An obser vator y that would bring the bright objects above our head to a closer

range is a timely consideration towards tourism interest and scientific proliferation. Our leaders may kindly contemplate this possibility.

2. Forward Generation It is high time to overcome decoration of a dead bird to improvement of quality of education. Our teeming students and children must be adorned with practical oriented education in schools.

Inclusion of cooking class, sanitary awareness, gardening and self-reliant schemes, and basic science in education package will thrive and calibrate quality education.

3. Smoother Movement Needless to talk bout the deplorable condition of our roads and bridges. The need is exposed to all including heart patients, pregnant mothers, health emergencies, and tourists. Decades of dust and potholes with splashing must be over in a modern age.

The need is to put our house in order to meet public need before an exorbitant decoration of a dead bird.

4. International Visa facility Most of the international travelers in Northeast India are from Nagaland. It is expensive, inconvenient and disappointing to travel to Kolkata and Delhi foreign embassies for visa application and obtaining. It would be a worthwhile effort if our leaders can take this up with the DoNER and make this facility of international community accessible to us.

5. Naga Cultural Research Institute Thriving of a culture requires a comprehensive academic research work which must probe into origin of the Nagas (a controversial theory), formation of indigenous cultural shape, relationship with nature and pre-Christian religion, societal growth, prepopular science, a scenario of pre-British and post British period, entry of Christianity, relationship with surrounding nations, Indo-Naga issue, a transitional metamorphosis, and international relationship, keeping such view of a study in Nagaland and national universities, and international affiliation.

In view of importance of such cultural development, it is proposed that Nagaland set up a Naga Cultural Research Institute (NCRI) logistically with Kohima Kisama Naga Heritage becoming the research side.

God bless Nagaland!

Phuveyi Dozo, Naga United Village, Dimapur

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India’s energy subsidies moving in the right direction

ndia has become an outspoken proponent of renewable energy, including at the just-concluded COP24 in Poland and as champion of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

But do the facts back up the rhetoric?

Is the central government walking the talk?

Money, as they say, isn’t everything - but an analysis of expenditure patterns reveals a lot about government priorities. And government subsidies affect energy prices, which drive investment and consumption decisions.

A recent study of India’s energy subsidies sheds light on exactly which energy types the government is backing.

And it’s no small amount - Rs 151,484 crore ($23 billion) in the 2017-19 fiscal.

The report is an update of a comprehensive inventory released last year.

Consistent with the government’s position has been its shift away from subsidising fossil fuel and towards renewable energy. Fiscal 21016-17 saw a record rise in support for renewable energy of Rs 5,766 crore ($0.8 billion).

At the same time, government support for coal, oil and gas fell by Rs 13,418 crore and by Rs 120,687 crore from 2014-15, reflecting reform of consumer price subsidies for fuels such as petrol and diesel.

But this is not the full story. Subsidies for fossil-fuels were still over three times those for renewables in 2017-18 at Rs 52,982 crore. Coal alone received more than renewables at Rs 15,992 crore and even increased by Rs 1,148 crore.

Subsidies for coal can undermine the development of renewables by artificially reducing prices for coal-fired power, the renewables’ main competitor.

This contributes to air pollution and carbon emissions. Even where there are environmental standards for coal, they aren’t always well-enforced. One such example is non-compliance with coal washing laws, delivering a benefit of Rs 980 crore in 2017-18 to coal companies - and incentivising dirtier air for everyone.

Some energy subsidies are important to achieve certain policy objectives, such as access to energy. Around 70 per cent of India’s energy subsidies aim to keep prices low for consumers or to connect households with modern energy, such as the Ujjwala programme for cooking gas or the Saubhagya programme for electricity.

The single largest support measure in 2017-18, accounting for almost half of all energy subsidies, was transfers to electricity companies to keep power prices low (Rs 74,925).

Programmes to improve access to clean, modern energy are vital for health and improving development outcomes across many areas, as recognised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

But this does not mean that such programmes should be exempt from review.

On the contrary, evaluation is essential to ensure they are effective and delivering value for money.

At the moment, most of India’s spending on energy consumption, particularly electricity, is poorly targeted, with many benefits being captured

The Christmas Tree and Santa Claus

wo things are associ- garding the origin of the of little Christ and decorate nuts, sweets and toys. The ated with the Christ- Christmas Tree, many opin- it.” That was the beginning children of high families m a s - S a n t a C l a u s ions are prevailing such an of the Christmas Tree. joined the festival and enand Christmas Tree. Santa episode is connected with Regarding the origin joyed much. Gradually, Claus, with his white beard Martin Luther. It is learnt of the Christmas Tree, a the system becomes deepand red robe is very much that once, when he was Sandinavian episode is also rooted among the middle charming, particularly to loitering outside at night, there. Once, a lover and his class people of England. the children. He is a fat he was charmed at the mag- sweetheart lost their lives In 1882, Edward H. rosy old fellow, who brings nificent beauty of the night in an accident. From the Johnson, a co-scientist of Christmas presents for the sky. The sky was full of stars blood-stained soil, a tree Thomas Alva Edison of children. and it gave him unspeakable came up. When the tree be- America, decorated the In the olden days, the joy. Coming back home, he came bigger, in one Christ- Christmas Tree with Elecparents hanged the Santa out down a fur tree from the mas day festival, people tric bulbs in his house at Claus socks with the bed garden, decorated and lit came to see a peculiar ray New York. on the Christmas Eve and it up with the candles and of light on the branches of I n G e r m a n y, t h e the socks were filled up with placed it in the room. It is that tree. It was raining in Christmas is called “Waytoys and other presents. The believed that from thence torrents. But the light was nach”, which means the children when they got up onward, the Christmas tree not put out. From that day ‘Mother of the festivals”. In from the bed next morning had its’ origin. onwards, the Christmas Greece, it is known as “the found the presents and beAgain, a mythological Tree was originated. festival of light”. lieved that Santa Claus had episode of Germany tells During the third deSo, the Christmas Tree kept the presents for them. It us that St. Winfred was the cade of the Nineteenth Cen- and Santa Claus are the is believed that Santa Claus originator of the Christmas tury, the German navigators symbols of light and joy. comes from Scandinavia Tree. Once, he cut down an introduced the Christmas Christmas Tree wipes out on the sledge crossing the oak tree with the axe. That Tree in England. Queen the darkness of our mind snows. The sledge is drawn tree was earlier worshipped Carrolin, the then Queen and all old Santa Claus fills

by Reindeer. by the people. But when the of England brought in the our beards with divine joy.

In America, it is be- tree was cut down, a super- Christmas Tree at Munich.

The Christmas is over, lieved that Santa Claus natural, incident took place, The American Missionar- but its carols are still being comes riding on the fire suddenly, the wind started ies introduced it in China echoed in our minds. Old engine. blowing heavily and the tree and Japan. Gradually, the Santa Claus has presented When Rabindranath was uprooted. There was a Christmas Tree became us a New Year. Let us hope Tagore visited London, the terrible sound and the tree popular in Switzerland, that this New Year will be children took him for Santa- was torn to pieces. But it Poland, Holland and other a year of joy and light.

Claus due to his long white was seen that the near-by fur European countries.

Let this Christmas Tree be beard and the robe. tree, which was unharmed In 1800 A.D. at the rooted in the soil of our A l o n g w i t h S a n t a was standing erect. St. Win- Christmas day, Queen Char- mind and let us decorate it Claus, another thing comes fred became overwhelmed lot of George the Third of with our love, respect and in front of our inward eye, with joy and declared, “Let England set up a Christmas good wishes our day-to-day i.e the Christmas Tree. Re- us call this tree as the tree Tree and decorated it with lives are full of sorrows Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

by higher-income households. Efforts have been made to improve targeting, but given their high remaining costs, renewed efforts to direct support to the poor are critical.

Looking at expenditure patterns, alternative ways of providing access to modern energy can also be considered.

Kerosene, for example, is still used as the primary source of lighting for 30 per cent of households in some states and by many more as a backup during power outages. Subsidising kerosene might seem like a lifeline to these households.

But kerosene causes indoor air pollution and poses a fire risk, as well as providing low quality light. Renewable alternatives such as solar lanterns or home systems are available for comparable costs to kerosene over time. But subsidies are needed to help poor households meet the initial upfront costs.

Further support may also be warranted for electric vehicles (EVs), which can help reduce pollution and de-link India’s economy from volatile international oil prices. At the moment, when oil prices rise, the subsidy bill increases at the same time that revenues decline due to a variable fuel tax on petrol and diesel. Subsidies for EV are only in their early stages in India, totalling Rs 148 crore in 2017-18 and rising to Rs 250 crore in 2018-19.

Looking forward, the central government’s support for renewable electricity is likely to head in the opposite direction to EV in coming years.

Reforms associated with the GST will see tax breaks for coal and renewables both decline by about Rs 2,000 crore in 2018-19. But total tax breaks for coal will still be five times those for renewables. In addition, the largest subsidy for renewables, “viability gap funding”, is likely to decline in line with increasingly competitive pricing for renewables.

Despite the increasing competitiveness of utility-scale solar and wind projects, certain clean technologies may continue to require budgetary support.

They include offshore wind, energy storage and off-grid solutions. In addition, support for integration costs (such as energy storage) is likely to be needed to accelerate greater uptake of renewables.

One potential source of funding is to shift savings from fossil-fuel subsidy reform or better subsidy targeting.

Hard data, such as that in this review, provides a welcome anchor point in a debate that is frequently shrouded in spin-by governments, interest groups and commentators. Greater transparency and reporting is needed to get the full picture.

Financial information is sorely lacking for many government energy policies, particularly at the state level.

Only with full accounting and disclosure can there be the necessary evaluation of energy policies to ensure they are meeting their objectives and delivering value.

(IANS) Vibhuti Garg and Tara Laan are Associates at the International Institute for Sustainable Development [IISD]. The views expressed are those of IISD.

and sufferings. The starving masses are crying. But old Santa Claus has come to wipe their tears. In his socks, he has brought joys and happiness for all of us.

We have welcomed him in the Christmas. Let us welcome him our everyday life. Let us think ourselves

as the children of our Heavenly Father, for whom old Santa Claus has brought his presents. He has brought the things of beauty for us, which will give us joy for all times to come.

Navojyoti Datta, Sematilla Colony, Dimapur

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Sohrabuddin case: All accused acquitted

Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): All 22 accused in the alleged fake encounter killings of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi and his aide Tulsi Prajapati were acquitted Friday by a special CBI court because of insufficient evidence, even as it expressed sorrow over the loss of “three lives.”

Special CBI Judge S J Sharma said in his ruling the system demands that the court go solely by evidence, and observed that the prosecution had failed to establish a cogent case to suggest that there was any conspiracy to kill the three people, or that the accused persons had any role in it.

“When this court ultimately went through all the evidence and testimonies on record, it concluded that no case of conspiracy could be established. Also, no link between these 22 persons and the three deaths could be established,” he said All the accused, who were mostly police officials from Gujarat and Rajasthan, were out on bail during the year-long trial. The 13-year-old case saw several twists and turns, including 92 prosecution witnesses

Yudhvir Singh and Narayansingh Chauhan, a part of the joint team of Gujarat and Rajasthan police, leave the special CBI court after they were acquitted, in Mumbai. (PTI)

turning hostile. At one point, BJP president Amit Shah was also arrested briefly in 2010 in the case before being discharged in December 2014.

Sharma said that while there was no denying that Shaikh and the others were killed, “going by the evidence on record, the court could not conclude that the present accused persons

could be questioned, or, held accountable for those deaths.”

The three victims who were returning to Sangli in Maharashtra from Hyderabad in a bus were taken into custody by a police team on the night of November 22-23, 2005. The couple were taken in one vehicle and Prajapati in another. CBI, the prosecut-

Talks based on framework: NSCN (I-M)

(From p-1)

Admitting that rhetoric might have historical roots, it explained that both parties had now left behind their “classical position” and sought an honourable way out of the conflict.

And if this environment was not exploited by GoI, NSCN (I-M) said it would

then amount to deliberate departure from seeking peaceful solution through political negotiation.

It further cautioned that political negotiation should not be reduced to seeking political gain by any party, and that it amounted to “betrayal” of the basic principles of political negotiations and of the

August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement, 2015.

NSCN (I-M) hoped that wisdom would prevent heartache and bring about an honourable solution and permanent peace on both sides. It, however, added that both the parties must honour the moral principles already agreed upon.

Kenye calls on Prez, seeks AFSPA repeal (From p-1) And this arrangement of creating NEC was conceptualised and an Act passed by both Houses of Parliament, he explained. Meanwhile, mentioning that the Indo-Naga peace process was underway for many decades and pointing out that it was now gaining momentum with more participation, Kenye urged Government of India to seize this opportunity to bring about an honourable and acceptable settlement “to avoid further by-products” that had the potential to overshadow the main issue.

Strongly advocating building of a state-of-the-art international airport in Nagaland, the MP urged the President to take up the matter with the government, to which the President assured of considering his proposal on a priority basis, the PRO claimed.

ing agency, said Shaikh was killed on November 26, 2005, allegedly by a joint team comprising Gujarat and Rajasthan police, and Kausar Bi three days later.

Prajapati, who was lodged in an Udaipur central jail, was killed in an encounter on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border on December 27, 2006.

Of the 22 accused, 21 are junior police officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan, who the CBI said were part of the teams that abducted the three and later killed them in staged encounters.

The remaining accused was the owner of the farm house in Gujarat where Shaikh and Kausar Bi were illegally detained before they were killed.

“The prosecution has failed to put forth any documentary or substantive evidence to suggest or establish the conspiracy theory against the 22 accused. It has failed to establish all charges levelled against them. Hence all the accused stand acquitted,” the judge said.

The court cannot rely solely on “circumstantial and hearsay evidence”, he

said. Police said Sohrabuddin was linked with terror groups like Lashkare-Taiba and was allegedly conspiring to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then the chief minister of Gujarat.

Despite sincere efforts made by the prosecution, a cogent case could not be established since the CBI lacked documentary evidence and reliable witnesses, the judge said. “ Two m a i n p r o s ecution witnesses turned hostile. What could the prosecution have done? It couldnt have forced them not to turn hostile,” the judge said.

When the CBI took over the case, it had charged 38 persons, including Amit Shah, who was then Gujarat home minister, Gulabchand Kataria, the then Rajasthan home minister, and and senior IPS officers like D G Vanzara and P C Pande. The prosecution had examined 210 witnesses, of which 92 turned hostile.

Sixteen people, including Shah, Kataria, Vanzara and Pande were earlier discharged by the CBI court due to lack of evidence against them.

Alliance talks with smaller parties in final stage: Chavan

Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): Maharashtra Congress chief Ashok Chavan said here Friday that alliance talks with smaller parties would be concluded in the first week of January. The Congress and NCP have already decided to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections together.

Chavan said the two parties held talks on Friday with other like-minded outfits such as the CPI, CPM, Peasants and Workers Party (PWP), Samajwadi Party and Prakash Ambedkar’s Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh. “The talks were positive. The issue of seatsharing will be discussed in Delhi with (Congress chief) Rahul Gandhi and (general secretary) Mal-

Ashok Chavan (File)

likarjun Kharge,” he said.

When asked if Prakash Ambedkar has agreed to let go the AIMIM to tie up with the Congress, Chavan said, “The issue will be resolved.

Our stand on AIMIM is already clear.” While Ambedkar has announced a tie-up with the All India Majlise-Ittehadul Muslimeen, the Congress does not want to take the Asaduddin Owaisiled party along.

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State govt initiates bureaucratic reshuffle

(From p-1) A l e mya p a n g Longchar, NCS, SDO(C), Mokokchung (designate) is retained as SDO(C), Jakhama. Ruopfukuoduo Noudi, NCS, SDO(C), Jakhama (designate) is transferred and posted as SDO (C) Athibung. Zuring Madeliang, NCS, SDO(C), Suruhoto (designate) is transferred and posted as Under Secretary, Border Affairs. Zhoi Lohe, NCS, SDO (C) Akuluto shall assume the charge of SDO (C) Chozuba and shall hold additional charge of EAC, Sekruzu. Vekuto Vero, NCS, SDO(C), Suruhoto shall assume the charge of SDO(C) Phek.

N Zubenthung Ngullie, NCS, SDO(C), Kiphire (designate) is retained as SDO(C) Dimapur.

Meyazungba Jamir, NCS, SDO(C), Seyochung shall assume charge of SDO(C), Ralan.

Vejoyo Swuro, NCS, SDO(C), Dimapur shall assume the charge of S D O ( C ) , S e yo c h u n g.

Kikato K Chishi, NCS, SDO(C), Ralan shall assume the charge of SDO(C), Dimapur (Protocol Officer). Anoka H Assumi, NCS, SDO (C) Thonoknyu shall assume charge of SDO (C) Kuhuboto. Alongdhimen Jamir, NCS, Kuhuboto shall assume the charge of SDO (C) Thonoknyu.

Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo, NCS, SDO (C), Peren is transferred and posted as SDO (C) Suruhoto.

Longdiba L.Sangtam, SDO (C), Mangnyasku (designate) is retained as SDO (C), Kiphire. Pakon Phom, NCS, SDO (C), Tuensang is transferred and posted as SDO (C) Mangnyashu. Moakumzuk Tzudir, NCS, SDO (C), Changtongya shall hold additional charge of EAC, Chuchuyimlang.

K Furhesie Nyuwi, NCS, BM, Tsurangkong shall hold additional charge of EAC, Merangmen. C

Phuniang, NCS, SDO (C), Noklak shall hold additional charge of EAC, Nokhu & Chingmei. L Samuel, NCS, SDO (C), Chessore shall hold additional charge of EAC, Mangko.

Ke m c i y i l e, N C S, SDO (C), Tizit shall hold additional charge of EAC, Hunta. Yanithung N.Ngullie, NCS, SDO (C), Angjangyang shall hold additional charge of EAC, Mopung. Dr. Diana Patton, NCS, SDO (C), Pfutsero shall hold additional charge of EAC, Khezhakeno. Benjamin Longkap, NCS, SDO (C), Meluri shall hold additional charge of EAC, Lephory.

Wacy Kent, SDO (C), Nuiland shall hold additional charge of EAC, Aqunaqa.

Renbithung Jami, NCS, EAC, Phek (designate) is retained as EAC, Kohima.

Yitachu Thur, NCS, EAC, Namsang shall assume the charge of EAC, Panso.

Wiridin, NCS, EAC, Dimapur shall assume the charge of EAC, Pungro and shall hold additional charge of EAC, Kiusam & Khonsa. Nukshimatong, NCS, EAC, Tamlu shall hold additional charge of EAC, Namsang vice Rohbi Sangtam relieved. Pichano Kikon, NCS, EAC, Yachem is transferred and posted as EAC, Longleng Hq with additional charge of EAC, Yachem. Vitoka Yepthomi, NCS, EAC, Longleng is transferred and posted as EAC Mon. Temsuchuba Jamir, NCS, EAC, Mokokchung shall hold additional charge of

EAC, Kubulong. Wanmei C Phom, NCS, EAC, Shamator shall hold additional charge of EAC Tsurungto. Sakuchingmak, NCS, EAC Tuensang shall hold additional charge of EAC Ngongchun. Tshelhi-u, NCS, EAC Tuensang shall hold additional charge of EAC Sangsangnyu. Lithrila Sangtam, NCS, EAC Aboi shall hold additional charge of EAC Longching.

Tsenthungo E Ngullie, NCS, EAC Mon shall hold additional charge of EAC Shangyu. Kelengunuo Solo, NCS, EAC Razeba shall hold additional charge of EAC Sakraba.

Luchui Fithu, NCS, EAC Phek shall hold additional charge of EAC, Khuza.

Abeinuo Jasmine Ashao, NCS, EAC Pfutsero shall hold additional charge of EAC Zuketsa. James Renbi Kikon, NCS, EAC Sanis shall hold additional charge of EAC, Sungro & Lotsu. T. Sulanthang, NCS, EAC Bhandari shall hold additional charge of EAC Champang. Arhomo Yanthan, NCS, EAC Wokha shall hold additional charge of EAC Wozhuro. Rohbi Sangtam, NCS, EAC Longleng shall hold additional charge of EAC Yongya. Chenithung Ovung, NCS, EAC Kiphire shall hold additional charge of EAC Amahator.

Nockpai Konyak, NCS, EAC Satakha shall hold additional charge of EAC Saptiqa. Tsiatsusie, NCS, EAC Atoizu shall hold additional charge of EAC Akahaito.

Ready to discuss Rafale issue in Parl: Congress

Panaji, Dec 21 (PTI): The Congress on Friday said it did not mind discussing the Rafale deal in the Parliament, but it could be done only after a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) conducts a probe into it and collects facts.

Talking to reporters here, Congress spokesperson Jaipal Reddy said when his comes to power in 2019, it would investigate this fighter jet deal.

“We are ready for a discussion. We need certain facts to be collected, which can be done only by the JPC. What the JPC does is it collects facts...We don’t know the facts. How do you reach to conclusion without sure knowledge of facts,” he said.

Reddy was replying to a question on why the Congress was not holding a discussion on the issue in the House. “When we come to power (in 2019 general elections), which are sure going to be, we will investigate. Let the facts be known to the people,” he added.

Referring to the SC

verdict on the Rafale deal, Reddy said, “As far as the court is concerned, SC decides what it should do.

We (Congress) are not in the court. The judgement of the SC is limited in its scope. It cannot be taken at its face value, because it has to be revisited.

“At any rate, we won’t ask the SC for its opinion.

We are not in SC,” Reddy said. “In a democracy, first democratic process must be exhausted and that is why we are insisting on JPC,” he said.

Responding to the question on UPA’s “delay” for the deal, Reddy said generally defence purchases take long time.

“For everything, Defence department has to be consulted. In this case, the law minister has to be consulted, finance ministry has to be consulted, and eventually, the price has to be agreed to,” the former Union minister said.

“In the meantime, we were getting into election and given more time, perhaps, we would have struck the agreement ourselves,” he added.

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this fiscal year in August.

The government submitted a note to the RBI later that month pointing to the shortfall, said one of the sources who had seen it.

Both sources said the finance ministry was likely to combine the amount sought for this year and the pending sum from 2016-17 when it makes a formal request next month.

The finance ministry and the RBI did not respond to requests for comment.

RBI officials have in the past said that reserves are an important measure of the central bank’s ability to withstand any major market volatility and, therefore, should not be reduced.

Heated discussions over the revamping of the economic capital framework was one of the reasons behind the sudden resignation of RBI Governor Urijit Patel earlier this month.

The government has been sparring with the RBI on deciding a fixed formula for transferring dividend to the government as it believes the central bank

currently uses an “arbitrary” method.

The government wants to set a clear formula for transfer of the funds as the calculation of fiscal deficit and expenditures can be upset if the amount of transfer is lower-than-expected.

Delhi not only wants to have a clear dividend-sharing policy with the central bank but is also looking to revamp the entire economic capital framework as it believes the current framework is “extremely conservative.”

If the government is successful in convincing the RBI of a less conservative framework, then trillions of rupees could be freed up for government use, according to the second source, who also did not want to be named.

Such funds will be crucial to the Narendra Modiled government, which will look to lure voters by giving tax rebates, increasing allocation towards rural schemes and spending on subsidies ahead of a general election that must be held

by May.

Fuel prices cut after 2-day hiatus

FinMin’s Alternative Mechanism RBI limits total gives nod for merger of 3 banks outstanding ECBs New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): Public sector lender Bank of Baroda Friday said the ‘Alternative Mechanism’ of the finance ministry has accorded inprinciple approval for its merger with Dena and Vijaya Bank.

“Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services on 20th December 2018 has advised that the Alternative Mechanism (AM) has accorded its inprinciple approval to the proposed amalgamation of Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank,” it said in a regulatory filing.

Bank of Baroda is the transferee bank, while Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank are the transferor banks in the amalgamation process, it added.

T h e ‘A l t e r n a t i v e Mechanism’ (AM) headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had decided to merge three banks with a view to create global size lender, which will be stronger and sustainable.

Following which, the board of directors of Bank of Baroda had given an in-principle approval for the proposed merger of the

three state-owned lenders on September 29.

Both the other banks have also approved the merger proposal at their respective board levels.

The new entity to be formed with the merger of Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank is expected to be operational in the beginning of the next financial year.

The merged entity will have a combined business of Rs 14.82 lakh crore, making it the third largest bank after SBI and ICICI Bank.

It will have better financial strength. The net NPA ratio will be at 5.71 per cent, significantly better than public sector bank (PSB) average (12.13 per cent). The merger of these three lenders comes after India’s top lender State Bank of India (SBI) merging its five subsidiary banks and taking over Bharatiya Mahila Bank last year, which has catapulted it to be among top 50 global lenders.

Shares of Bank of Baroda traded 0.30 per cent up at Rs 115.20 apiece on BSE.

to 6.5% of GDP

Mumbai, Dec 21 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Thursday announced a cap on the outstanding stock of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) at 6.5% of GDP at current market prices. Based on the gross domestic product (GDP) figures at March-end 2018, the soft limit works out to $160 billion for the current financial year, the RBI said in a statement.

“The outstanding stock of ECB as on September 30, 2018, stood at $126.29 billion,” it said.

The decision to have a “rule-based dynamic limit” for outstanding stock of ECB at 6.5% of GDP at current market prices has been taken in consultation with the government, the RBI added. ECBs refer to commercial loans in the form of bank loans, securitised instruments (floating rate notes and fixed rate bonds, non-convertible, optionally convertible or partially convertible preference shares), buyers’ credit, suppliers’ credit availed of from nonresident lenders with a minimum average maturity of 3 years.

NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (AGENCIES/PTI): With Brent crude oil futures sliding below $55 per barrel and rupee trading below 70 against the US dollar, petrol and diesel prices were today cut by 17 paise and 15 paise respectively after a two-day hiatus. The price of petrol is now tracking January levels while diesel is close to April rates. A litre of petrol today costs Rs 70.46 in Delhi, Rs 76.08 in Mumbai, Rs 71.03 in Bengaluru, Rs 73.11 in Chennai and Rs 72.55 in Kolkata.

Meanwhile, petrol was Rs. 68.21 a litre and diesel stood at Rs. 61.95 in Dimapur on Friday. In the state capital Kohima, petrol and diesel prices were Rs. 69.02 and Rs. 62.57 per litre.

Crude prices declined below $55 per barrel in the past couple of days on oversupply concerns and fear of weak global growth.

Petrol costs Rs 34/ltr before tax

Petrol will cost only Rs 34.04 per cent per litre and diesel Rs 38.67/litre without taxes and dealer’s commission in the national capital region.

Giving details of the prices of petroleum products as on December 19 in a written reply to the Lok tal and occupational health Sabha, Minister of State for division of Mount Sinai Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla Hospital in New York,” said the incidence of taxes and dealers commissions he said.

All Johnson and Johnson baby care products under scanner

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“The Reuters investigative report refers to the findings of Dr Irving J. Selikoff, who had conclusively established a link between the inhalation of asbestos particles and lung-related ailments in the 1960s itself that paved the way for ban on asbestos of all kinds in some 60 countries. Dr Selikoff was the director of the environmen-

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Control Organisation asked the company to share the composition of its powder sold in India and the US. J&J has maintained that its product passes “five level safety assurance process” and is completely safe and free from asbestos.

“Studies of more than 100,000 men and women show that talc does not cause cancer or asbestosrelated disease. Thousands of independent tests by regulators and the world’s leading labs prove our baby powder has never contained asbestos,” said a J&J spokesperson.

Meanwhile, non-profit ToxicsWatch Alliance has sought a ban on “contaminated” powder manufactured by J&J. Gopal Krishna, director of ToxicsWatch Alliance, has written to DCGI submitting that the investigative report by Reuters is of “deep relevance for the public health”.

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strained from using about 200 tonnes of raw material at its Mulund plant.

J&J offers a range of toiletries for toddlers that includes shampoo, baby lotion, baby soap and baby oil.

Samples of these products will be tested at the central drug laboratory.

Ubiquitous in many Indian homes, Johnson’s baby powder has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. In July, too, India’s drug regulator asked J&J in India to reveal the composition of its talc following a report that the US parent was ordered to pay $4.7 billion to 22 women, who claimed that asbestos in its talc had caused them ovarian cancer. In a 19 July email, the Central Drugs Standard

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regulator, amid allegations that its Johnson’s baby powder contains asbestos.

During their probe that started on Wednesday, drug inspectors found that the company was testing the raw material in contravention of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. “Under the Act, it is mandatory to test every batch of t h e r aw material.

However, drug inspectors f o u n d that J&J was randomly testing its raw material,” another official said. “They have been issued Form 15, which means that they cannot dispose of stocks of raw material used for talc till further orders and hence cannot manufacture their talc till further orders.”

The company has been re-

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New Delhi, Dec 21 (Agencies): India’s drug regulator has initiated a wider probe into the entire range of baby care products of Johnson and Johnson (J&J) Pvt. Ltd, after ordering it to halt production of its Johnson’s baby powder amid allegations that it contains asbestos. On Thursday, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) issued Form 15 (under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act) to J&J’s manufacturing plants in Mulund and Baddi, barring the company from using raw material for talcum powder till further orders.

“All other baby products will also be tested for their ingredients and preservatives. The drug inspectors have been told to start lifting the samples both from its manufacturing sites and markets all over India,” said a senior official in the health ministry.

The company is facing questions from the drug

work out to be 96.9 per cent in case of petrol and 60.3 per cent for diesel.

On December 19, the retail price of petrol was Rs 70.63 a litre. This included, Rs 17.98 central excise duty, Rs 15.02 state VAT and Rs 3.59 commission of dealer.

In case of diesel, the retail price was Rs 64.54 (central excise duty of Rs 13.83, state VAT of Rs 9.51 and dealer commission of Rs 2.53).

Prices of petrol and diesel, which are market determined, change on daily basis. The prices of the fuel varies across the country as states and Union Territories levy their own rate of VAT (value added tax).

In another reply, the minister said the Centre collected excise duty of Rs 73,516.8 crore on petrol and Rs 1.5 lakh crore on diesel during the last financial year.

In first six months of the current fiscal, the collection stands at Rs 25,318.1 crore and Rs 46,548.8 crore for petrol and diesle, respectively. The government had cut the excise duty on fuel prices in October in order to tackle increasing prices of petrol and diesel.

The estimated loss of revenue to the central government is about Rs 7,000 crore post the reduction in excise duty on October 4 in the remaining part of the fiscal, the minister added.

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New Delhi, Dec 21 (Agencies): The government will likely renew its demand for Rs. 13,140 crore ($1.9 billion) in additional dividend from the central bank helmed by newlyappointed governor Shaktikanta Das, two sources in the government told Reuters.

The government believes the amount has been pending since 2016-17, when an internal formula called staggered surplus dividend distribution method was used without consulting the government to transfer the dividend for that year, said one of the sources, who did not want to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media.

“Even though RBI in 2016-17 used their own formula it had still transferred Rs. 13,140 crore less to the government in our view,” the official said. “We have been asking that amount to be given to us,” the official added.

The central bank announced the transfer of Rs. 50,000 crore in dividend to the central government for

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US Defence Secy Mattis resigns

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): US Defence Secretary James Mattis is resigning, the latest in a string of senior US officials to do so.

According to BBC, his announcement came a day after President Trump said he was withdrawing troops from Syria - a decision General Mattis is understood to oppose.

In his resignation letter, Gen Mattis strongly hinted at policy differences with Mr Trump.

He said the president had the right to appoint someone “whose views are better aligned with yours”.

Gen Mattis, 68, will leave the job in February.

President Trump has not immediately named a successor, but said one would be appointed shortly.

Members of Congress from both sides of the political divide have reacted with shock to the resignation.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, from Mr Trump’s own Republican Party, said he was “distressed” to hear the resignation was reportedly

James Mattis (File)

due to “sharp differences” that Gen Mattis had with the president.

Gen Mattis alluded to disagreements with the president in a number of policy areas.

In his letter, addressed to Mr Trump directly, he described his views on “treating allies with respect” and using “all the tools of American power to provide for the common defence”.

“Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position,” he wrote.

While not mentioning the Syria troop pull-out

directly, Gen Mattis had previously warned that an early withdrawal from the country would be a “strategic blunder”.

He also appeared to point to differences on a number of other key issues, including Russia and Nato.

“My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues,” Gen Mattis wrote.

He confirmed he would continue in the role until the end of February to “allow sufficient time for a successor to be nominated and confirmed”.

Donald Trump may try to spin James Mattis’s departure as a retirement after a lifetime of government service. It’s not. This is a protest resignation, plain and simple.

The defence secretary’s letter to the president - in which he offers full-throated support for a US network of alliances and calls for a

UAE pledges $3bn to boost Pakistan’s liquidity, reserves Dubai, Dec 21 (PTI): The UAE will soon give USD 3 billion to cashstrapped Pakistan to support its financial and monetary policies, the state media reported on Friday.

The announcement comes as Pakistan is negotiating a USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out from a severe balance-of-payments crisis that threatens to cripple the country’s economy.

However, a recent meeting between the IMF and Pakistan ended in a stalemate.

The transfer of 11 billion dirhams (USD 3 billion) by the governmentowned Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) to State Bank of Pakistan is expected to be carried out in the “coming days”, the WAM news agency said.

The announcement of the financial support

to Pakistan comes a week after its Finance Minister Asad Umar said that soon there will be an incoming investment package from the country’s close ally Saudi Arabia that would be “the biggest foreign investment” in Pakistan’s history.

The UAE’S support for Pakistan’s fiscal policy is based on the historical ties between the two people and the two friendly countries and the desire to further develop the bilateral cooperation in all fields, the WAM report said.

Pakistan’s all weather ally China has also pledged to provide a generous aid to Islamabad to overcome its financial woes.

Saudi Arabia has also announced that it will provide Pakistan USD 3 billion in balance of payment support and additionally give oil worth USD 3 bil-

lion on deferred payment after Prime Minister Khan met Saudi King Salman in Riyadh in October.

The Trump administration is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF loan to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debt.

The US feels that the huge Chinese debt is responsible for Pakistan’s economic challenges.

“We are working and making clear within the IMF that if it were going to supply any funding to Pakistan that it would not be used to repay Chinese loans,” David Malpass, Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, told lawmakers during a recent Congressional hearing.

There are concerns among American lawmakers that the Pakistan may use the IMF money to repay the Chinese debts.

policy of containment of authoritarian rivals - makes that perfectly clear.

The timing of this announcement, just a day after Mr Trump abruptly ordered the withdrawal of US troops from Syria and amid rumours of an Afghanistan pullout, should also dispel any doubt about stark policy differences between the two men.

Gen Mattis had positioned himself as one of the cooler heads throughout the president’s term - considered by Democrats and Republicans alike as a “grown-up” in the room and a far cry from the “Mad Dog Mattis” nickname that so enamoured Mr Trump.

From his Pentagon office across the Potomac River from the White House, he managed to stay largely above the fray, frequently assuaging the concerns of US allies unnerved by some of the president’s more intemperate statements.

Now that check on the president, one of the last few remaining, is heading out, suggesting turbulent waters ahead.

One killed in Vienna shooting V i e n na , D e c 2 1 (IANS): At least one person was killed and another seriously injured on Friday in a shooting near an iconic square in the Austrian capital, officials said.

The police said on Twitter that the shooting took place at around 1.30 p.m. in the Lugeck area, some 100 metres away from the Stephansplatz Square in the city centre.

The shooter was yet to be apprehended, Efe news reported.

“A search is currently underway. Further details remain unclear,” the police said.

Police officials added that search operations were being conducted throughout the entire city and that people uninvolved in the incident were not in danger, implying that the shooting was not being treated as a terror attack.

US withdrawal from Syria shakes up Middle East

President Trump’s order will withdraw about 2,000 American troops from Syria.

(Mauricio Lima for The New York Times)

JERUSALEM, Dec 21 (Agencies): The American decision to withdraw from Syria has abruptly scrambled the geopolitics of the Middle East, clearing the way for Iran to expand its influence across the region, leaving Israel virtually alone to stop it, and raising the prospect that thousands of Islamic State prisoners could be set free.

Beyond the region, President Tr ump’s announcement ricocheted Thursday from Moscow, where it was praised, to Washington, where it was the catalyst for the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

The decision shows that even a relatively small move — the United States has only about 2,000 troops

in Syria — can have farreaching consequences in a complex war, leaving allies struggling to cope and adversaries pleased and emboldened.

“Donald’s right, and I agree with him,” said President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, whose influence over Syria can only grow more dominant as the United States exits.

Turkey, Iran and the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad also stand to reap enormous immediate benefits from the American withdrawal.

On the other hand, allies like the Kurdish forces who fought alongside the United States in Syria feel betrayed and are threatening to free thousands of Islamic State prisoners if the United

States abandons them.

Israel, which hoped the American presence in Syria would block Iran from completing its corridor to the sea, now has to reckon with a new reality.

“This leaves us alone in the arena with the Russians,” said Michael Herzog, an Israel-based fellow of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a former Israeli defense official.

“We are alone in the battle against Iran in Syria.”

As the American decision ripples across the region, many countries will be forced to reassess their relationships. The result could be a series of new balancing acts: Israel trying to tilt Russia against Iran, Turkey playing Russia and the United States off one

another, and Syria balancing the Kurds against Turkey, among others.

“You look at any country in this region, and they can’t trust us, and they don’t want to trust the Russians, but who else is there?” said Daniel C. Kurtzer, a former ambassador to Egypt and Israel who now teaches at Princeton.

The American presence in Syria was particularly vexing for Iran, preventing Iranian-backed militias from crossing into Syria from Iraq. A pullout would free Tehran to treat the Iraqi border as fully porous, easing the movement of fighters and weapons — and potentially of the advanced missiles and other weapons through Syria to Hezbollah, Iran’s partner in Lebanon.

That freedom of movement could also ease the pain of American sanctions, which are damaging Iran’s economy. “The area is oilrich,” said Lina Khatib, a Middle East expert at Chatham House in London.

“So removing U.S. troops could increase the chances of Iran getting its hands on oil fields in the northeast.”

No constituency stands to lose more from a United States withdrawal than its Kurdish allies in eastern Syria. As if to signal that it would not go quietly, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are discussing the release of 3,200 Islamic State prisoners, a prominent monitoring group and a Western official said Thursday.

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13 miners killed in Czech coal mine explosion Karvina (Czech Republic), Dec 21 (IANS): A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in the Czech Republic killed 13 miners, officials and the state-run OKD mining company said on Friday.

Thursday’s blast occurred 2,625 feet below ground at the CSM hardcoal mine near Karvina city, close to

the Polish border. OKD, the company that operates the CSM mine, said 11 of those killed were Polish miners provided by a contractor agency, while two were Czech, CNN reported. A further 10 miners were injured in the blast, with one in a critical condition, according to the Czech national news agency CTK. The explosion devastated large

areas of the mine. OKD’s Managing Director, Boleslav Kowalczyk, said search and rescue operations had to be called off because of poor conditions in the mine. “Unfortunately, we have reached a point where it was impossible to move forward because there was a fire raging and zero visibility,” he said in a statement.

SECTION 1

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, PWD (R&B) NAGALAND : KOHIMA

No.CE/PMGSY/TENDER/PH-IX(B-II)/2018-19

Dated, Kohima the 22nd December 2018

TENDER PRESS NOTICE 1. The Chief Engineer, PWD(R&B), & Empowered Officer, NGRRDA Nagaland invites on behalf of Governor of Nagaland percentage rate tenders in electronic tendering system from approved and eligible Class-I Contractors registered with Nagaland Public works department (NPWD) for the following work including maintenance for five years after construction under PMGSY Phase-IX Batch-II (2018-19) ROADS : Total estimated Earnest Cost of Sl. Length Cost (Rs. In Lakhs) Money Tender District Package No Name of the work No Km (2%) Document Const.

Maint.

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NG0701006 NG0701030 NG0902005 NG0901014 NG1102018 NG1103013 NG1101006 NG0604001 NG0604016 NG0304002 NG0504011 NG0502015 NG0701025 NG0701011 NG0803010 NG0202010 NG0201004 NG0103024 NG0504008

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2441.01 2554.00 587.77 1204.17 1648.87 1871.29 853.27 1435.40 873.55 600.37 589.07 572.20 914.63 573.69 726.34 279.61 1457.77 488.51 1020.61

245.74 257.18 59.20 121.19 166.23 188.94 86.06 144.54 87.89 60.06 58.9.3 57.24 91.71 57.40 72.66 28.04 146.27 48.97 102.89

48.85 51.08 11.76 24.08 33.00 37.50 17.06 28.70 17.47 4.00 11.78 11.44 18.34 11.47 14.53 5.59 29.15 9.77 20.53

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Tender Amount (Lakh) 185.28 95.63 176.44 197.00 193.07 177.71 83.94 157.32 227.37 128.08 192.52 144.30 166.13 133.64 154.30 165.65 151.78 89.22 162.23 83.11 81.06 109.52 109.24 155.64 137.86 130.04 87.48 83.63 109.53 81.32 78.80 133.51 111.97 137.79 105.82 104.51 92.30 131.46 268.08 143.79 93.96 91.93 88.80 149.43 86.99 148.35 121.40 109.90

Earnest Money (2%) 3.71 1.91 3.53 3.94 3.86 3.55 1.68 3.15 4.55 2.56 3.85 2.89 3.32 2.67 3.09 3.31 3.04 1.78 3.24 1.66 1.62 2.19 2.18 3.11 2.76 2.60 1.75 1.67 2.19 1.63 1.58 2.67 2.24 2.76 2.12 2.09 1.85 2.63 5.36 2.87 1.88 1.84 1.78 2.99 1.74 2.97 2.43 2.20

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1 NG0103064 NH 39 to Viphoma road 45.72 2 Dimapur NG0204014 Thekrejuma via Seirhima 21.34 3 NG0101028 Dhansiripar to Zutovi road 45.72 4 NG0207023 Tseminyu (S) to Tsosinyu 42.67 Tseminyu 5 NG0207023 Tseminyu (S) to Tsosinyu 45.72 6 NG0504003 Phek- Ketsapo road 36.58 7 Phek NG0504010 Ketsapo to Metsale 15.00 8 NG0502015A Wazeho to Mollen (NC) 30.00 9 NG0608004 Thoktsur to Pang road 42.67 10 NG0608004A 24.38 11 NG0608003A 36.58 12 NG0608003B Thonok- Sanglao rd to Kenjong 30.48 Noklak 13 NG0608003C 30.48 14 NG0604006 Nokhu bridge junction to Langnok 27.43 15 NG0604001A L-023 to Aniashu (NC) 30.00 16 NG0604014 Yimpang to Taknyu 30.48 17 NG0602006 Shiponger to Kuitsuker 30.48 Tuensang 18 NG0602009 Kephore to Shiponger road 15.24 19 NG0701041 L-025 to Sarika A&B 36.58 20 NG0701002A Sumito to Akakito 15.24 21 NG0701002B 15.24 Baghty 22 NG0707011A Governor’s Camp to Koro (NC) 25.00 23 NG0701025A Merapani - Suphayan to Pangtong 25.00 24 NG0701025B 30.00 25 NG0701006 L-034 to Amboto 30.00 Baghty 26 NG0701030A L-025 to Sungkha (NC) 25.00 27 NG0803024 Khuvuxu to Tsutoho 15.24 Zunheboto 28 NG0803010A BRO road to Khuvuxu 15.24 29 NG0805027 Yazashi to Tsuko (O) 21.34 30 Aghunato NG0805023A Satami to Lizutomi 15.24 31 NG0805023B 15.24 32 NG903002 LK road to Bamsiakilwa via Old Ngaulong.

27.43 33 NG0901032 JA road/Khelma to Ikisingram .

21.34 34 Peren NG0903004 Ngam to Lalong 30.48 35 NG0901011 Jaluki-Athibung road (L-021) to New Nkio 21.34 36 NG0901014A T-02 to Nsenlwa (NC) 20.00 37 NG1002004 Shetap to N/Ching (NC) 15.60 Longleng 38 NG1001004 Pongo-Yonpang road to Mongtikang (NC) 24.38 39 NG1101017 Kuisam to Sangkumti via Mutanger(NC) 51.82 40 NG1102003 Pungren-Mimi road to Fakim via Penkim 24.38 41 NG1102003A L-022 to Tsunger 15.24 42 NG1103014B 15.24 43 NG1103014C 15.24 Kiphire 44 NG1101004A Kichang to Hutanger via Horonger 24.38 45 NG1101004B 15.24 46 NG1101004C 24.38 47 NG1103013A L-022 to Shishimi (NC) 21.00 48 NG1102018A L-026 to Sangtsong (NC) 18.00 2. Date of release of invitation for bids through e-procurement : 22nd December 2018 3. Bids are available online. The bidders are required to pay the cost of bid documents in the form of demand draft drawn in favour of Empowered Officer, NGRRDA, Kohima payable at SBI, Main Branch, Kohima for amount (non-refundable) as shown above against the package.

4. Availability of Bid Document and mode of submission: The bid document is available online only and bid should be submitted online on website www.pmgsytendersngl.gov.in. The bidder would be required to register in the web-site which is free of cost. For submission of bids, the bidder is required to have Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) from any of the authorized Certifying Authorities (CA). “Aspiring bidders who have not obtained the user ID and password for participating in e-tendering in PMGSY may obtain the same from the website: www.pmgsytendersngl.gov.in. Digital signature is mandatory to participate in the e-tendering. Bidders already possessing the digital signature issued from authorized CAs can use the same in this tender.

5. Contractors/ Firms with incomplete Phase-VIII PMGSY Projects are not eligible to bid.

6. Downloading of Bidding Documents : From 02/01/2019 to 18/01/2019 (12:00 Noon).

Bidders can upload their documents after the Pre- Bid Meeting.

7. Online Bid Submission end Date : 21/01/2019 up to 12:00 Noon 8. Online Bid Opening Date : 22/01/2019 at 10:00 Hours 9. All other details may be obtained from the link given above.

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Budding entrepreneurs lucky: Imnatiba across the country, who understand dynamics of global markets. Challenging each and every delegate to ensure that the summit bears fruit, Jamir felt that such events should produce by-products. He was optimistic that Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) would play a critical role in supporting the State’s economy, enhancing conservation efforts and also enhancing capacities of entrepreneurs.

Executive director, GCNI, Kamal Singh, while delivering the summary of deliberations noted that the North East region was a homogeneous gateway to South East Asia which needs expansion through integration and marketing.

He also dwelt on the abundance of human capital in the region, knowledge network, the environment conducive to trade and production and immense potential for growth and sustainable development.

Pointing out the ignorance

Encourages entrepreneurs & learning skills DIMAPUR: The two-day 1st North East Summit for developing North East through the power of entrepreneurship concluded on Friday evening.

According to DIPR, advisor, Industries and Commerce, government of Nagaland, Imnatiba Jamir, in his valedictory address observed that a successful entrepreneur ought to be decisive and action oriented. Pointing out that entrepreneurs can achieve bigger things than the government, he maintained that budding entrepreneurs were lucky to learn from successful entrepreneurs of Nagaland and also from experts from across the country, through such summits.

While stating that with changing times, the Government of India has been putting more importance on road and air connec-

Imnatiba Jamir speaking on day two of the 1st North East Summit for developing North East through the power of entrepreneurship, on December 21. (DIPR) tivity, Jamir said, “Before investors come, our people should be skilled, should be able to collaborate with investors and it is important that all sections of the people grow together positively to enhance our economy through entrepreneurship. “ Remarking that the presence of more than 700 Indian collaborated Chinese companies had influenced the think tanks of India to come up with the

Act East Policy, Jamir said, “We have to control the economy of the South East Asian countries.” Dwelling on the importance of a right policy for attracting investors, Jamir expressed happiness saying that the summit has happened at the right time as his department was currently revamping Industrial Policy. He was confident that the department’s officials had been enriched through the event held with experts from

Condolences

ENPO mourns late Latongle Rangkau: The ENPO has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Latongle Rangkau last Wednesday, mother of former chief minister and current leader of opposition T.R. Zeliang. A condolence note by ENPO stated that though it may be difficult to bear the loss of a beloved mother, yet God saw her need for rest and took her away to be with him forever.

The ENPO offered deep condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

More condolences on demise of Kevi Zakiesato NAPO: Northern Angami Public Organisation (NAPO) has expressed shock on learning of the brutal murder of Kevi Zakiesato of Dimapur and condemned the inhumane and senseless act of murdering a peace loving leader.

NAPO urged the concerned authority to not leave any stone unturned in investigating the gruesome murder and to ensure that justice is delivered at the earliest. The organisation conveyed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God grant solace to the family, and that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

NPF Dimapur division: NPF Dimapur division has mourned the demise of Kevi Zakiesato.

A press release from NPF Dimapur division stated that all rank and file of NPF Dimapur Division extends their

deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

It has also strongly condemned the barbaric murder and appealed to the concerned authority to immediately conduct necessary investigation and book the culprit.

DCC: The Dimapur Congress Committee (DCC) in a press release has conveyed heartfelt condolences to late Kevi Zakiesatuo’s wife, children and loved ones. It described late Kevi Zakiesatuo as a torch bearer among the Nagas and also condemned his murder.

Ward-2 council, Dimapur: The Ward-2 council, Dimapur has expressed shock at the cold-blooded murder of its chairman, Kevi Zakiesatuo. The council condemned the murder and also appealed to the administration and commissioner of police to arrest the culprit(s) at the earliest. It also described late Kevi Zakiesatuo as a dynamic and good human being and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

KTCN: The Kachari Tribal Council Nagaland (KTCN) has expressed deep shock and sadness on hearing of the gruesome murder of prominent Dimapur citizen Kevi Zakiesato on December 18.

A condolence note from KTCN extended its most heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

It further condemned the unwanted and inhuman act and said the council stands along with all like-minded organizations in condemning such an act.

ATMA Ghathashi block conducts training & demo DIMAPUR: ATMA Zunheboto, Ghathashi block under Pughoboto sub-division conducted training and demonstration sessions at Mishilimi and Lazami villages from November 8 to 10, on the topic of package and practices of winter crops cabbage, chinese cabbage, broccoli and peas.

According to DIPR, SDAO Pughoboto, Myanthung Patton, who is also the NTH convenor, highlighted the methods of sowing, nursery management, and weed/pest/ diseases control measures for Cole crops. Transplanting irrigation and harvesting techniques were also highlighted.

ATM, Tiarenla Jamir demonstrated Coco peat preparation and its importance. BTM Wellson shared on the benefits of direct seeded tomatoes and effective use of garden tray for raising nursery was also highlighted.A total of 47 farmers, farmers’ friend, SHGs and other participants from various villages under Ghathashi block were part of the sessions. Farmers were mobilized and a BFAC meeting was also held on November 9 at SDAO Pughoboto office.

of CSR, Singh also felt that there was a need for bringing more companies for investing in the NE region and looked forward for more CSRs. Observing that the summit had exceeded expectations, Singh said that he was thrilled and lauded the local leadership led by the CEO, IDAN, Alemtemshi Jamir.

Commissioner and secretary, Industries and Commerce, Lithrongla Chishi gave the concluding remarks at the valedictory session.

Earlier in the day, four sessions of panel discussions were held which covered pertinent topics including Innovative Financing building Northeast Ecosystem, Power of Entrepreneurship towards Sustainable development, Tourism and Hospitality, Textiles, Agriculture and food processing, Leveraging CSR for development of Northeast.

Many entrepreneurs shared their experiences and success stories during the panel discussions.

Officials and staff of Incessant Welfare Society Nagaland (IWSN) visited fire victims at Sangtamtilla Village, and residents of Ebenezer Orphanage Home, in Dimapur, on December 15 to mark Advent Christmas. (IWSN president, Azungla Imsong)

Wokha battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on “Education for progression” in Wokha on December 5, where the importance of education towards personality development and facilitating a better future was discussed.

Various career options available for students were also covered. One teacher and 50 students participated in the lecture. (PRO, Assam Rifles)

Forest view point inaugurated in Jalukie

M. Mhonbemo Ngullie, Dr. Sentitula and others after the inauguration of the Forest View Point in Jalukie on December 20.

DIMAPUR: A repaired and renovated Forest View Point Jalukie, under Peren Forest Division, was inaugurated by additional principal chief conservator of forest, M. Mhonbemo Ngullie, on December 20.

Divisional Forest Officer Peren District, Dr. Sentitula, in a press release stated that this view point is situated in a most strategic location of the town.

Ngullie, in his address, said that Peren District was among the most blessed

lands with beautiful nature and its resources. He also noted that, the public service efforts of the Forest department could only grow and multiply when the two have a healthy relationship, cooperation and indomitable support from the public. A dedicatory prayer was offered by Mpom, pastor Local Baptist Church, Jalukie.

Dr. Sentitula thanked all the participants of the program and she also made a fervent plea to all the participants to support the Forest depart-

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Churches, representative from women welfare and youth wing organizations.

The program concluded with a prayer offered by Irai, ranger.

OFFICE OF THE KHIAMNIUNGAN STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA Kohima : Nagaland

FELICITATION We take immense pride in congratulating the following members and individuals for their recent achievement in the Combined Technical Services Examination 2017.

1. Dr. Chongya B Lam-Medical Officer, Health and Family Welfare.

2. Er. Sumo T-Junior Engineer, Works and Housing.

3. Ms. Muyoniu-Junior Soil Conservation Officer, Soil and Water Conservation.

The union (K.S.U.K) further wishes great success in their future endeavours.

Heno K Puche P Khiamniungan (President) (General Secretary) K-3715

OFFICE OF THE DIMAPUR PHOM STUDENTS UNION

FELICITATION

We the Dimapur Phom Students Union extend our heartiest congratulation to the following members of the union:1. Miss Yinglong H. Phom, D/o Mr. & Mrs. C. Hongya Phom.

Medical Officer, (Cl-I Gazetted Officer) under Home Department, Nagaland.

2. Miss Mennyei B. Phom, D/o Mr. & Mrs. L. Bulom Phom Demonstrator (Chemistry Gr-III) under Technical Education Department, Nagaland.

The union further wishes all the successful candidates in their future endeavours.

(JAAP PHOM) (KONJAI NOKLANG) President Gen. Secretary

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(1): The dedication program for the Church in Mitelephe village in progress on December 16. (2): The Church in Pungro dedicated on December 13.

(3): Church and mission officials after the dedication of the new Church building of Thülün Baptist Church under Pungro sub-division on December 16.

DIMAPUR: A new Church of St. Teresa was blessed and dedicated by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima at Mitelephe village on December 16.

A press release from Rev. Fr. Renthungo Victor, bishop’s secretary stated that the bishop congratulated the Catholic community of Mitelephe and invited the community to make themselves living temples through their way of life.

He stated that Catholics

have to strive to change situations that are less than good through committed Christian lives.

Bishop James also congratulated Rev. Fr. Charles D’Souza, the parish priest, Mary Help of Christian Parish, Jakhama, sisters and the Catholic community for building up the Church with much interest and sacrifice.

Re v. F r. C h a r l e s D’Souza gave the welcome address, and Banuo Veronica anchored the pro-

gram. Suohienou Angela, local catechist expressed some words of gratitude and Mima choir presented melodious tunes.

Pung ro: A new Church under the patronage of St. Paul’s was blessed and dedicated by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima on December 13 at Pungro.

A press release from Rev. Fr. Renthungo Victor stated that in his homily, the bishop appreciated the people of Pungro for their

collaboration and hard work to build the Church of God. He asserted that it was the Christians who were the real temple, the living temple of the Holy Spirit. He said that without true spiritual worship, external worship in the Church will not give glory to God. Bishop James also congratulated Rev. Fr. Sajiom, the parish priest, Fr. Stephen Kemp, the assistant priest, sisters and the Catholic community. 46

baptized Catholics also received the sacrament.

Earlier, Rev. Fr. Sajimon gave the welcome address while Daniel Korakmong, vice president, parish council anchored the program. Lenpithong Kurian, finance secretary, construction committee proposed the vote of thanks.

Meanwhile, a new Church building of Thülün Baptist Church under Pungro sub-division was also dedicated on December 16

by Khalenmew Yimchunger, Church and mission secretary YBBA, who also delivered a sermon.

A press release from the Church and mission secretary stated that pastor Simon of Zaonger village led the service, pastor Luntsumong of Iponger village read scripture, Chuba, head GB Thülün village delivered a welcome address and pastor Shito of Tsütowung village pronounced the benediction.

(Shetoho Achumi) Chairman SOUDA

(Katoyi Achumi) Secretary SOUDA

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With immense pride and honour, the Shena Old Union Dimapur Area (SOUDA) conveys its heartiest congratulations to Miss Ditolyn Sumi, D/o Hekishe Achumi on clearing the recently declared NPSC Examination Result securing the post of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted), under Agriculture Department.

The union lauds her dedication for setting exemplary footprints for many enthusiastic aspirants. It further wishes the best in her future endeavours.

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VISWEMA STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With great pleasure, the Viswema Students Union felicitate our members for their successful achievements on being selected to various posts in the recently declared Combined Technical Examination 2017 under NPSC. 1. Mr. Vilzoto Valeo, S/o Mr. Vikhotsol Valeo, Asst. Geologist (Cl-I Gazetted) under Geology & Mining Dept.

2. Mr. Khriezo Kiso, S/o Mr. Zhotoho Kiso, J.E (Civil Engg.) Cl-II Gazetted under Work & Housing Dept.

3. Ms. Khriezosieno, D/o Mr. Zenohol Kikhi , Agri Officer (Cl-II Gazetted) under Agri Dept.

4. Ms. Meciesünü Sakhrie, D/o Mr. Kikrovi Sakhrie, Agri Inspector (Cl-III Non- Gazetted) under Agri Dept.

The Union extends our sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the Village and wish the successful candidates the best for their future endeavours.

The Union also invite the successful candidates and all bonafide members to attend the 55th Session of the Union to be held on 28th Dec. 2018 with the theme “ Sustainably Rooted”.

Vivonu Chaya Ahel Vitsu Gen. Secy., VSU President, VSU K-3721

National Herald: Delhi HC orders AJL to vacate

food distribution. Ram Vilas Paswan, 72, does not intend to contest next year’s general election and has been looking for a Rajya Sabha seat for himself.

He is currently a nine-term Lok Sabha member.

Bihar sends 40 members to the Lok Sabha. In the 2014 elections, Paswan’s party had been allocated seven seats by the NDA; it won six of them and had started talks demanding that it shouldn’t have to fight on fewer seats than last time.

BJP’s Amit Shah and the third partner in the NDA in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s, have already agreed to split the Bihar seats in an equal number. The two parties were speculated to be looking at contesting 17 seats each, leaving six to be shared between Paswan’s party

Parrikar trying to ‘blackmail’ PM through Rafale deal: Reddy

Panaji, Dec 21 (PTI): Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Jaipal Reddy has accused Manohar Parrikar of trying to “blackmail” Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the Rafale deal to retain his chair as the Goa chief minister.

Reddy was addressing the party’s concluding function of ‘Jan Akrosh’ Rally at Margao town Thursday.

The Congress has been holding ‘Jan Akrosh’ rallies across Goa demanding “resumption” of governance in the state, claiming Parrikar’s health has affected the functioning of the administration. Reacting to Reddy’s statement, the BJP said the Congress was trying in vain to raise the Rafale issue despite it being cleared by the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court on December 14 gave the Narendra Modi government

a clean chit on the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France and dismissed all petitions seeking a direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR for alleged irregularities in the deal. The apex court had said there was no occasion to doubt the decisionmaking process in the multibillion dollar Rafale deal.

The former Information and Broadcasting minister demanded Parrikar’s resignation and said he was “sticking” to the chief minister’s chair “like a leech”.

“He talks of morality, what morality is there of Mr Manohar Parrikar sticking to the chair like a leech,” Reddy said in the presence of Congress leaders, including state chief Girish Chodankar, former Goa chief ministers Digambar Kamat, Ravi Naik, Francisco Sardinha, and others.

Munger, Dec 21 (PTI): Culling of birds has been ordered in four villages in Munger district as outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in those areas, a senior state government official said Friday.

Divisional Commissioner, Munger, Pankaj Kumar Pal said though bird flu has been confirmed in some areas of Munger district but so far there were no case of avian influenza afflicting any human being.

Following reports of birds dying in some villages under Ghoraho Panchayat, samples were sent to a medical lab in Kolkata for tests wherein strains of the H5N1 virus were confirmed, he said.

“Culling of birds has, therefore, been ordered in four villages falling under the panchayat Chakhand, Amaiya, Belsira and Aphroj. A Central team has reached the villages with the necessary paraphernalia.

Besides, those in the poultry business are being compensated,” Pal told PTI. “Although no humans have so far been found to be afflicted by the virus, antiviral drug Tamiflu is being made available in the affected region as a precautionary measure. An advisory has also been issued asking the people to avoid coming into contact with any migratory wild birds or consumption of their meat,” the Commissioner added.

(Mr. Taukup Phom) President

(Mr. Chingvih Phom) Gen. Secy.

AMOTSÜ LOBEMO TSORO-NICHEN EKHÜNG TSUNGIKI VILLAGE, WOKHA DISTRICT

FELICITATION

The Amotsü Lobemo Tsoro-Nichen Ekhüng (ALTNE) of Tsungiki Village under Wokha District, Nagaland congratulates Shri. Yanthungo Kikon on his recent appointment as President, BJP, Wokha District.

ALTNE also express our deep gratitude and appreciation to Nagaland BJP President and Minister for Higher and Technical Education Shri.

Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, Nagaland BJP Legislature Party Leader and Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Yanthungo Patton, and Nagaland BJP Chief Whip and Advisor for IT, Science and Technology, New and Renewable Energy Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon for bestowing their confidence on our member Shri. Yanthungo Kikon and entrusting him with such a responsible and prestigious assignment.

The ALTNE shall keep praying for you all to have eventful futures.

L. Zaremo Kikon Convenor, ALTNE WC-323 OFFICE OF THE

HUMTSO VILLAGE YOUTH ORGANISATION DIST. WOKHA – 797111 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, we the Humtso Village Youth Organization would like to congratulate the following individuals for successfully clearing the recently declared NPSC Exams in the following posts.

1. Mr. Nzanthung T Yanthan, S/o Mr. Tsentsothung Yanthan, Fishery Inspector.

2. Mr. L. Subenthung Humtsoe, S/o. Mr. Lumchio Humtsoe, Agri Inspector The organization further extends sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the community and wishes them good health and more success in their future endeavours.

Yisanbemo Humtsoe Rose T Humtsoe President, HVYO Gen. Secretary, HVYO

FELICITATION

With profound joy and immense pride, the Dimapur Anaki Phom Union and Dimapur Anaki Phom Students' Union acknowledges the achievement of Ms. Mennyei B. Phom, D/o L. Bulom Phom and T. Sashikala for achieving the post of Demonstrator (Chemistry) Grade-III under Technical Education Department in the recently declared combined Technical Services Examination 2017.

The Union wishes the best in her future endeavour.

‘High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-toPeople Exchanges’, the two foreign ministers deliberated for around two hours on ways to boost people-to people contact and cultural exchanges between the two neighbours.

The setting up of the new mechanism was decided upon during the Wuhan summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.

“Our leaders had realised that unless we have better people-to-people cooperation, we cannot have close cooperation between the two countries,” said Swaraj.

“I am very happy over outcome of our talks... I am confident that the new mechanism will help both the countries in building

greater synergies in bilateral ties,” she said in her media statement in the presence of Wang.

Since the resolution of the Doklam face-off, the two countries have taken a series of measures to enhance overall ties.

Wang, who arrived here early Friday morning, said he had a “very successful” meeting with Swaraj.

“India-China relations have reached a new historical stage,” he said at the inaugural session of 3rd India-China High Level Media Forum.

Swaraj said she and Wang held a series of bilateral meetings in the last few years and talks on people-topeople contacts and cultural exchanges were for not more than 10 minutes in each of the meetings.

(From p-1) Similarly, “excommunication and directive” were served to the president and vice-president by the respective tribe hohos, but it was settled amicably and never removed by the parent bodies from Naga Hoho, it was pointed out.

The organisation said it was unfortunate that Tep, while not following the directive of the executive council, was issuing statements and notifications on his own without any consultation with the council. Surprisingly, he issued a statement on December 6 by using the name of Rengma Hoho (RH) and few other tribes only to malign and weaken NH. Such “double dealings” by hoho leaders brought only confusion and misunderstanding among general masses, it added.

Reiterating that it did not recognise State borders and considered every region and tribe as equal when it came to affiliation, and that every federating unit had equal right as per the Yehzabo, NH said it was depressing to hear from prominent tribe hoho leaders that the apex body was “lopsided and helplessly drifting southward with imaginative domain”. The apex body asserted that it was still having the command of 15 federating tribe hohos out of 22 tribes, adding that the decision taken by the FA on November 26 representing two-thirds majority of the federating units could not be termed as null and void.

While acknowledging the concern expressed by five tribal bodies – Angami Public Organisation (APO), Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), Pochury Hoho (PH), RH and controversial signatories of Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) – over the state of affairs and weakening of Naga Hoho, the organisation clarified that ZPO (Visa Meru & Joshua Newmai) were never a part of Naga Hoho as clarified by Zeliangrong Baudi, the apex body of Zeliangrong people.

NH said it welcomed expression of concern and positive criticism, but asserted that a non-member who had not contributed his services had no moral authority in its affairs.

The organisation said the posts of president and vice-president were thoroughly deliberated in different stages, including in the FA of September 28, 2016. It was also debated in the presidential council meeting along with goodwill mission to three dissociated tribes – Ao Senden, Sumi Hoho and Lotha Hoho – on November 21, 2017 wherein APO, CPO, RH and PH representatives were present. However, it was resolved not to allow the president to demit office on the ground that he was elected by Naga people to serve their interest, and not for any particular tribe.

To buttress its point, the apex body pointed out that Horangse Sangtam was elected as president in 2005 with the purpose to harp unity among the Nagas though United Sangtam Likhum Bhumji, but he was not affiliated to Naga Hoho. And this had been its objective and practice since inception, it added.

Meanwhile, NH appealed to alls sensible Nagas and tribe leaders to come together once again and cooperate with the search committee for electing new office-bearers to take over the mantle by strengthening it with vigour and make it an apex body “free from personal affiliations and isms.”

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New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): The negotiations between Bihar politician Ram Vilas Paswan’s party and the BJP, which started with a warning shot fired

by Paswan’s son Chirag on Twitter, appear to have come to an early end this evening after a meeting anchored by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

The pact is expected be made public only tomorrow but according to the broad contours of the formula that has been accepted by both sides, sources said, Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party is open to contest five seats in Bihar and one in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh or or Jharkhand.

The BJP is reported to have agreed to throw in a seventh seat, a Rajya Sabha seat for the senior Paswan, who is union minister for

Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during a joint press statement, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (PTI)

Naga Hoho defends actions; slams critics

Bird flu: Culling of birds ordered in Munger

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Union minister and LJP President Ramvilas Paswan with party MP Chirag Paswan during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (PTI)

and Upendra Kushwaha of the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party who has since jumped over to the rival camp.

Chirag Paswan, 35, did not talk about the pact with the BJP after his meeting with Jaitley.

But Ram Vilas Paswan’s younger brother, Ramchandra Paswan, hinted they were on the right track. “We are still with the BJP.... We shall announce a seat sharing formula with the BJP,” he said.

But an arrangement that gives five seats in Bihar to ram Vilas Paswan’s LJP leaves 35 seats for the other two NDA partners, the BJP and Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United).

If the BJP and the JD (U) contest 17 seats each, it is not clear who would be fielded from the one extra seat that the BJP has ended up with.

Sources suggest that there was speculation that this seat could go to Mukesh Sahni, a 38-year-old former bollywood set designer who launched an outfit of his own, Vikasheel Insaan Party, last month and intends to contest the election from Muzaffarpur seat, currently held by the BJP. Sahni - known as son of mallah (boatman) - comes from a backward community and could help neutralise some of the adverse impact of Upendra Kushwaha exiting the NDA within this community.

New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): Eyeing a new chapter in Sino-India ties, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday held extensive talks under a newly set up framework and agreed on “ten pillars” of cooperation to enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

In her media statement, Swaraj said the armies of the two countries are working to strengthen communication and striving to implement confidence building measures that will help in maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas, which she said, is an important prerequisite for development of ties.

Referring to trade ties, Swaraj said there was a need to find a solution to India’s expanding trade deficit with China and hoped that China will provide support for market access to Indian goods and services.

Swaraj said the special relationship between the two countries is not only important for the region but also for the world. “At a time of global uncertainty, the relationship between the two countries are a factor of stability,” she said.

In their talks under the

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DIMAPUR AREA KIKUMSUNGBA ASO ELANGTSUR TELONGJEM (CHUCHUYIMLANG)

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With immense pride and appreciation, we the Dimapur Area Kikumsungba Aso Elangtsur Telongjem would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Miss Kumzukenla Pongen, D/o Mr. Merenchiba Pongen and Mrs Alimakla Jamir for bringing laurels and successfully qualifying in the exam conducted by NPSC to the post of Junior Engineer under Works & Housing Department.

Further, the DAKAET wish her the best for all her future endeavour.

(Miss Jongpongla) (Mrs Supongkumla) General Secretary President DAKAET DAKAET

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With immense pride and honour, the Shena Old Students' Union (SOSU) conveys its heartiest congratulations to Miss Ditolyn Sumi, D/o Hekishe Achumi on clearing the recently declared NPSC Examination Result securing the post of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted), under Agriculture Department.

The Union lauds her dedication and wishes the best in her future endeavours.

(Hika Achumi) President SOSU

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BJP, the AJL alleged that the order was issued under pressure and directives from the ruling party at the Centre is vitiated by mala fide, bias and had “oblique political motives”.

The L&DO had ended the lease -- entered into with AJL on August 2, 1962 and made perpetual on January 10, 1967 -- asking the company to hand over the possession by November 15.

The L&DO’s order had also said that failure to hand over possession would lead to initiation of proceedings under the Public Premises Act. In its plea, AJL has also said that the digital versions of English newspaper National Herald, Hindi’s Navjivan and Urdu’s Qaumi Awaz have commenced since 201617.

The weekly newspaper ‘National Herald on Sunday’ resumed on September 24 last year and the place of publication was the ITO premises, AJL had said, adding that the Hindi weekly newspaper Sunday Navjivan was also being published since October this year from the same premises.

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LOCHOMI BAPTIST CHURCH ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND

FELICITATION The Lochomi Life Time Missionary Board (LLTMB) conveys its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Vikashe Swu, son of Shri. Vukhuhe Swu and Mrs. Kheholi Swu for securing Medical Officer (Cl-1 Gazetted) under Health and Family Welfare Department in the recently declared NPSC exam.

The Union is immensely proud of his achievement and wish him unlimited success in all his future endeavours.

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the premises at ITO here within two weeks after which proceedings under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 would be initiated.

The court had reserved its decision on AJL’s plea on November 22.

The Centre said that all the procedures have been followed to the hilt before issuing the notice.

AJL had opposed the Centre’s stand, saying that publication of web editions

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been functioning in the premises for at least past 10 years and it was being used only for commercial purposes in violation of the lease deed.

AJL had denied the allegations in the petition filed in the high court.

H owe ve r, Ju s t i c e Sunil Gaur rejected the contentions of the AJL challenging the Centre’s October 30 order ending its 56-year-old lease.

The High Court said AJL will have to vacate

began in 2016 and the issue of absence of printing press in the premises was not raised then.

It had said the government kept silent till April 2018 when it again sent a notice for inspection and in which it had said that it was coming to check breaches mentioned in notice of October 10, 2016.

AJL had also argued that several major papers carry out printing elsewhere.

The court had earlier asked the government to maintain status quo with regard to enforcement of the October 30 order.

During the arguments, the Centre had contended that transfer of 98 per cent stake in AJL to Young Indian (YI) when the latter bought the former’s Rs 90 crore debt for a consideration of Rs 50 lakh, led to a “virtual” sale of the Herald building.

In its petition, the AJL has alleged that the proceedings were being initiated for the purposes of “scuttling the voices of dissent” and the voice of the largest opposition party in the country, a reference to the Congress.

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The BJP, Tsungiki Village Unit under Wokha District extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Yanthungo Kikon on his recent appointment as the President of BJP, Wokha District.

BJP, Tsungiki Village Unit also take this opportunity to thank our State President and Minister for Higher and Technical Education Shri. Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, State BJP Legislature Party Leader and Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Yanthungo Patton, and State BJP Chief Whip and Advisor for IT, Science and Technology, New and Renewable Energy Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon for appointing Shri. Yanthungo Kikon, who hails from our village, to such a responsible and prestigious post.

BJP, Tsungiki Village Unit further wishes Shri. Yanthungo Kikon, President, BJP, Wokha District a successful and glorious tenure.

W. Nchumbemo Kikon Eranbemo Shitiri President Secretary, BJP, Tsungiki Village Unit BJP, Tsungiki Village Unit

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The Education Trust Fund Committee (CKTD) while wishing a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year (2019) to all the members of CKTD the Committee heartily congratulate Miss Kumzukinla Pongen, D/o Mr. & Mrs Merenchiba for coming out successfully as Junior Engineer (Civil) Cl-II Gazetted under Works & Housing Deptt., Govt. of Nagaland in the recent NPSC result.

The Committee also encourages one & all members of CKTD to attend & participate in the coming Career Guidance & Seminar on 28th Dec. 18 at Saku's Memorial Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur organised & sponsored by Kohima Chuchuyimlang Senso Union.

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In this file photo dated Nov. 22, 2018 is a view of the National Herald House in New Delhi. Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), publisher National Herald, was directed by the Delhi High Court to vacate its premises located in Delhi within two weeks. (PTI)

New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), publisher of Congress mouth piece National Herald, was on Friday directed by the Delhi High Court to vacate its premises in the national capital within two weeks.

The High Court dismissed AJL’s plea challenging the Centre’s order to vacate its premises.

The Centre and Land and Development Office (L&DO) have said in their order that no press has

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Jharkhand HC defers hearing on Lalu’s bail plea

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Colony in South West Delhi on November 1-2, 1984, and burning down of a Gurudwara in Raj Nagar part II during that period.

The riots had broken out after the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984 by her two Sikh bodyguards.

The high court in its judgement had said that the riots were a “crime against humanity” perpetrated by those who enjoyed “political patronage” and aided by an “indifferent” law enforcement agency.

It had set aside the trial court’s verdict which had acquitted Kumar in the case.

The court had said there has been a familiar pattern of mass killings since the Partition, like in Mumbai in 1993, Gujarat in 2002 and Muzaffarnagar, UP in 2013, and the “common” feature of each was the “targeting of minorities” with the at-

tacks being “spearheaded by the dominant political actors, facilitated by the law enforcement agencies”.

The six accused, including Kumar who was a Member of Parliament at that time, were sent for trial in 2010. Three years later, the lower court convicted five of the accused but acquitted him of all the charges.

The high court upheld the conviction and varying sentences awarded by the trial court to the other five -- former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar, retired naval officer Captain Bhagmal, Girdhari Lal and former MLAs Mahender Yadav and Kishan Khokhar. It also convicted them for criminal conspiracy to burn down residences of Sikh families and a gurdwara in the area during the riots.

The trial court in 2013 had awarded life term to Khokhar, Bhagmal and Lal, and a three-year jail term to Yadav and Kishan Khokhar.

Following the high court verdict, life term of Khokhar, Bhagmal and Lal has been upheld and the sentence of Yadav and Kishan Khokar has been enhanced to a 10 years in jail.

ONGC oil rig off Andhra Pradesh coast found tilted

New Delhi, Dec 21 (Agencies): The Lok Sabha’s Rules Committee on Friday recommended “automatic suspension” of members who enter the well of the house or willfully obstruct its business by shouting slogans despite being repeatedly warned by the Chair.

The panel’s recommendation to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan comes at a time regular disruptions of the House have become the norm.

The recommendation, to suspend five consecutive sittings or remainder of the session whichever is less, was made in a draft report placed before the committee in its meeting chaired by the speaker.

Miffed over MPs holding placards inside the Lok Sabha and creating a ruckus, Mahajan called a meeting of the committee on Thursday.

According to the draft report placed before the committee, an amendment of Rule 374A (1) of the Lok Sabha’s Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, which deals with suspension of the member, has been recommended.

Those members repeatedly asked by the Speaker to go to their own seats and warned shall be automatically suspended

Over 120 personnel were deployed on the rig.

The rig, however, was abandoned last week following an alert of severe cyclone from the Meteorological department. PostPhethai, the ONGC spotted that the rig got tilted and asked the service provider to rectify the same.

“We have received information that the works are in progress. Operations will be resumed at the rig in a day or two,” said a senior official from the ONGC’s Eastern Offshore Asset.

Kashmir being ‘demonised’ by national media: JK Governor

Pakistan rejects Punjab’s land swap demand

The tilted deck of the ONGC oil rig off Andhra Pradesh. (File)

KAKINADA, Dec 21 (AGENCIES): An Indian Navy chopper was pressed into service to stabilise a tilted hydrocarbon excavation rig belonged to the public sector major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in the Bay of Bengal between Kakinada and Yanam on Friday.

According to the ONGC officials, a Brazilian company had installed ‘Olinda Star’ rig in the Bay of Bengal for the ONGC and taken care of its operation and maintenance.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik (R) during the inauguration of Health and Wellness Centres, in Jammu, Friday. (PTI)

Jammu, Dec 21 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Friday expressed displeasure over the “negative portrayal” of Kashmir in national media, adding none of the achievements of the Valley were being highlighted by the fourth estate.

Drawing a parallel between his home state of Uttar Pradesh and the Valley, the Governor said no one knows about five to ten bodies lying in mortuaries daily in (UP), but a single incident of death in Kashmir beK Y M C

comes national headline.

“In Delhi, Kashmir is being demonised (by the media). Everything on Kashmir is shown in bad light. If there is one death taking place in Kashmir, it is national headline,” he said at a function here.

“The place from where I come from there are five to ten bodies lying in mortuaries daily. This is not known to the people of that city. But a single death in Kashmir becomes a national headline. Kashmir is being deliberately demonised,

none of the achievements are highlighted,” he said.

Malik rapped the media for “ignoring” the positive stories from the Valley.

“Have you read any news about 1,000 doctors recruited in 40 days or about the peaceful polls with regard to the nine-phased panchayat polls and the municipal polls? The polling percentage was more than that of Punjab in the recent polls. There was no causality. None of the newspapers wrote about this positive aspect,” he said. The Governor also lauded the youth for their achievements, especially in the field of sports.

“The football team has become number two in the league matches. There is no mention of that too (by media). None has mentioned that the day the Kashmir team had its match with the Mohun Bagan team, 27,000 youth had come to watch the match. It has not happened in 15 years. They were cheering even for the Mohun Bagan,” he said.

Patna, Dec 21 (PTI): A local court on Friday awarded life sentence to suspended RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav and two others convicted in a case related to raping a minor girl over two years ago.

Three others were sentenced to 10 years rigourous imprisonment in the case.

The court had convicted Yadav and the five others, including four women, on December 15 for the rape of the minor girl at his residence in Bihar Sharif on February 6, 2016.

Special MP and MLA court judge-cum-Additional District and Sessions Judge Parshuram Singh Yadav awarded life imprisonment to Raj Ballabh Yadav under sections 376 (rape) and 120(B) (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. Yadav, who is an MLA from Nawada, now stands to lose his membership of the Bihar Assembly.

According to section 8(3) of Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years shall be disqualified from the date of such conviction and shall continue

Suspended RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav leaves the court after being sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl in 2006, in Patna, Friday. (PTI)

to be disqualified for a further period of six years since his release.

The court also slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on Yadav.

The two others who were also awarded life imprisonment were ordered to pay a fine of Rs 20,000 each. A fine of Rs 10,000 was imposed on the remaining three.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) suspended Yadav from the party on February 14, 2016, after he was named as accused in the rape case.

In its chargesheet, the Bihar police had also named a woman and her relatives as accused on the ground that they were supplying women and girls to the MLA. Yadav had evaded arrest for a considerable time and finally surrendered after a local court issued a proclamation notice and an order to attach his properties.

He had later secured bail from Patna High Court, which was cancelled by the Supreme Court on November 24, 2016.

JNU issues show cause notices to 27 teachers

New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration has issued show cause notices to its 27 teachers for participating in a hunger strike last month against the varsity’s directives on rescheduling the academic calendar and compliance of faculty attendance, sources said Friday.

JNUTA president Atul Sood and secretary Avinash Kumar are among those who have received the show cause notices on December 19, they said.

The teachers have been given one week’s time to explain their position, “failing which it will be presumed that they have nothing to say in their defence and disciplinary action under the admissible rules will be initiated against them”, they added.

In the show cause notices, the varsity said the JNUTA were given an opportunity to “send two representatives or office-bearers to discuss the issues with the rectors, registrar and concerned officers of the university”.

Through a circular issued on November 25, re-

Ranchi, Dec 21 (PTI): The Jharkhand High Court Friday deferred the hearing on bail petitions moved by jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad after the CBI counsel said he was yet to receive a report on the former chief minister’s health condition.

Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for Prasad in the court.

After considering the CBI counsel’s request, the court of Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh fixed January 4 as the next date for hearing, Prabhat Kumar, another lawyer representing the RJD chief, told reporters.

“CBI counsel Rajiv Sinha had requested the court to fix another date for hearing on the bail petition on the ground that he was yet to get a status report on the petitioner’s health from his doctors,” he added.

On December 11, Prasad filed petition in the high court requesting bail in three fodder scam cases in which he has been convicted, citing old age and poor health.

rather than being named by the speaker, it was proposed.

At present the rules state that such members will only be suspended after they are named by the Speaker. “...in the event of a grave disorder occasioned by a member coming into the well of the house or abusing the rules of the house persistently and willfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise, despite being repeatedly asked by the Speaker to go to their seats and warned, such member shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the house for five consecutive sittings or remainder of the session whichever is less,” the Rules Committee said in its draft report.

Once the warning has been issued by the Speaker, the house would have to be adjourned for a reasonable period of time to enable the secretary general to enlist the names of members, the report adds.

There were differences among members of the committee over the period of suspension. TMC MP Saugata Roy’s suggestion that the suspension should be for one day, was backed

by MPs from other parties as well.

Bihar MLA gets life imprisonment in rape case

Chandigarh, Dec 21 (AGENCIES): Pakistan has turned down the demand from the Indian side for a land swap between the two countries to make Kartarpur a part of India.

“Absolutely not”, Pakistan foreign office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said in Islamabad on Thursday, responding to a media query if Pakistan would consider handing over the Kartarpur land to India in a swap deal.

“It’s a gesture for Sikh minority community made on their request to provide a visa-free corridor to facilitate visit to a religious shrine. The decision to open the Kartarpur corridor was taken at the state-to-state level and the Indian government was fully involved in it,” he added.

The Punjab assembly on December 14 had unanimously passed a resolution, seeking an India-Pak land swap deal on Kartarpur, the final resting place of Guru Nanak located in Narowal district of Pakistan.

quest was made not to hold protests or hunger strike at the JNU’s administrative block and attention was also invited towards Rule M-7(6) of the Academic Rules and Regulations of the university to honour the Delhi High Court’s directions which prohibit hunger strikes, dharnas within 100 meters from the administrative block and academic complexes.

“It was also informed that in case the protest is undertaken within 100 meters of the administrative block and academic complexes, appropriate action will be taken as per the University Rules and Regulations,” the notice said.

It said despite the circular, some teachers came to the administrative block and participated in the 24-

hour-long mass protest on November 26 which was in clear violation of the rules and regulations of the JNU and also contempt of the directions of the Delhi High Court.

Kumar said they are preparing a reply to the show cause notices.

“The administration

WOKHA VILLAGE KIKON EKHÜNG WOKHA: NAGALAND

FELICITATION We the family members and relatives of Miss Bendangjungshila Longkumtsur daughter of Mr. Imkongsanen Longkumer of Kinunger Village with immense pride and joy would like to congratulate her on achieving the post of Technical Assistant under the Department of Information Technology and Communication in the recently conducted NPSC examination.

May this be the stepping stone for you and may you serve with honesty and humility in all your endeavours.

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claims that teachers have violated Regulation M7, but it does not apply to the teachers,” the JNUTA secretary said.

The varsity administration and the Jawaharlal Nehru teachers’ Association have been at loggerheads over the issue of compulsory attendance for teachers.

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The Wokha Village Kikon Ekhüng (WVKE) heartily congratulates our member Shri. E. Lithungo Lotha, s/o Shri. Ezamo Kikon, on his recent promotion to the post of Additional Director in the Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Nagaland.

The WVKE is especially grateful to our Almighty God for making it possible for Shri. E. Lithungo Lotha to become the first officer from Wokha village to reach the rank of Additional Director in any Department of the Government of Nagaland.

WVKE further wishes Shri. E. Lithungo Lotha an eventful career and success in all his future endeavours.

Ekhow Kikon Tsenthungo Kikon Chairman, WVKE Secretary, WVKE

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New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): The Delhi High Court Friday dismissed former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s plea seeking time till January 30 to surrender after being recently sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel said it saw no grounds to grant him the relief and rejected his application.

“Application is dismissed,” it said.

The same bench had on December 17 convicted and sentenced 73-year-old Kumar to imprisonment for the remainder of his life in the case and had asked him to surrender by December 31.

He had sought more time, till January 30, to surrender saying he has to settle family affairs related to children and property and also needs time to file appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court verdict.

The application, filed through advocate Anil Sharma, had said Kumar was “under shock and surprise” since the time he has been convicted and he believes that he is innocent.

The case relates to killing of five Sikhs in Raj Nagar part-I area in Palam

Suspend members who enter well of house: panel

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We the NCRC Sumi Kohima Youth Department takes great honour in congratulating Miss ILIHO KIHO, D/o Mr. Yeshika Kiho of Shesulimi Village, for her success in clearing the recently declared result conducted NPSC (Combined Technical Services Examination 2017) for the post of Project Manager(Class-I Gazetted), under Election Department.

We truly acknowledge and appreciate your hard labour, sincerity and dedication for bringing laurels to the Sumi Community and to the NCRC Sumi Kohima in particular.

May our Almighty God continue to lead, bless and guide you abundantly. And we wish you success in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(KATOLI I SWU) (ALOTOLI S KIHO) Youth Pastor Youth Secretary NCRC Sumi Kohima NCRC Sumi Kohima

The Pungro Village Citizen Office Bearers and Government Employees Union Pungro Village with immense pride and honour extend our heartfelt congratulation to Shri.

DEVENTHONG, Son of Shri. T. TORECHU on achieving the post of Asst.

Geologist (Cl-1 Gazetted) in the recently declared NPSC result and who is also the first person from Pungro village for securing Class-1 Gazetted through NPSC Exam.

“Everyone wants success, but it only follows those who make a true approach to get it. Wishing you best of luck for your future and congratulation for your big achievement.

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With immense honour and gratitude unto God, on behalf of the family and relatives, we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Rev. Dr. Kedungulo Mero of Lekromi Village, who has been conferred Doctor of Ministry on the Thesis title: "Developing a model of member care ministry for the missionaries involved in cross cultural mission of the Chakhesang Mission Society with special reference to missionary welfare" under the Senate of Serampore during the 91st Convocation.

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Mr. & Mrs. Mese Kapfo and family.

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is with immense pleasure and pride, the College fraternity extends our heartiest congratulations to DR. A. NIHOLI SUMI (Academic Dean), on being conferred DOCTORATE IN MINISTRY by the Senate of Serampore College (University) for her dissertation, "Envisioning an Alternative Structure for Sumi Baptist Churches in Nagaland : Towards full Leadership Responsibility to Women in Church Ministry."

We wish her even more fruitful ministry ahead!

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Pope asks abusive priests to surrender

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Vatican City, Dec 21 (AFP): Pope Francis vowed Friday that the Catholic Church will never again treat abuse allegations without “seriousness and promptness”, calling on abusers to hand themselves in to police.

“The Church will never seek to hush up or not take seriously any case,” the pope said in his annual address to the Church’s governing Curia at the Vatican.

“Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all that is necessary to bring to justice whosoever has committed such crimes”. A litany of child sexual abuse scandals has rocked the Roman Catholic Church, which has

1.3 billion followers around the world, with the pope as recently as Wednesday accepting the resignation of a US auxiliary bishop over his “misconduct” with a minor.

“It is undeniable that some in the past, out of irresponsibility, disbelief, lack of training, inexperience, or spiritual and human shortsightedness, treated many cases without the seriousness and promptness that was due. “That must never happen again. This is the choice and the decision of the whole Church.”

The pope on Friday also called on for anyone who has committed child abuse, including priests, to hand themselves over to justice.

“To those who abuse minors I would say this: convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,” the pope told Curia.

Francis has struggled to resolve the problem as the steady drip of scandal corrodes the church’s authority but fresh cases surface regularly against a background of sharp divisions in Rome over the issue.

The pope last week removed two prominent cardinals from his inner circle months after they were tainted by paedophile scandals and ahead of a Church-wide meeting on the “protection of minors” next year.

Australian Cardinal George Pell and Chilean Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz were both removed from the so-called C9 Council of Cardinals, an international advice body set up by Francis himself, the Vatican said on December 12. The last time the C9 met in September, Errazuriz, who is accused of ignoring reports of abuse in Chile, and Pell, who faces charges in Australia related to historical child sexual offences, were both absent, and the council said it was considering restructuring.

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Catalan protests as Spanish cabinet meets

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): Pro-independence protesters are blocking roads in some parts of Catalonia as Spanish ministers hold a cabinet meeting in Barcelona.

According to BBC, the decision to move the meeting was aimed at reducing tensions, months after Catalan leaders were jailed for trying to break away from Spain.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Catalan leader Quim Torra agreed on Thursday to an “effective dialogue”.

But anti-Madrid protests were expected to grow during the day.

More than 20 roads, including the AP7 and A2 motorways, were blocked by protesters across Catalonia as police were deployed in large numbers ahead of the cabinet meeting. The protests were co-ordinated by a radical group, the Committees for the Defence of the Republic (CDRs).

On the AP7, which runs along the Mediterranean coast, protesters sat on the road with their hands in the air as police dragged them from the carriageway.

As the cabinet meeting got under way, there was a tense standoff between police and protesters in the centre of Barcelona.

Riot police were pelted with objects as they dis-

Pro-independence supporters blocked the AP7 motoway at Tarragona.

mantled a barricade thrown up across one of the main streets. About 1,000 protesters nearby were held back by a police cordon.

At least four people were arrested. The regional police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, said one man was detained for carrying materials that could be used to make an explosive device.

The CDRs called on supporters to surround the Llotja de Mar complex in Barcelona where the cabinet was meeting, Spanish media reported.

The cabinet was convened exactly a year after the previous Spanish government held snap elections in Catalonia, a decision seen as provocative by proindependence groups.

On Thursday evening, Mr Sánchez and the Catalan leader held a symbolic meeting and issued a declaration, pledging their “commitment to an effective dialogue that conveys a political proposal with broad support in Catalan society”.

A follow-up meeting between Spain’s vice-president and her Catalan opposite number is to take place next month.

Mr Sánchez came to power as the head of a minority Socialist government in June.

The cabinet was set to rubber-stamp a 22% increase in Spain’s minimum monthly wage from €736 ($835; £665) to €900, effective from January. That would transform it from one of the lowest in Europe to

one of the highest.

Catalonia held its disputed vote on 1 October 2017 and its separatist government declared independence on 27 October.

But Spain’s constitutional court deemed the referendum illegal and Madrid imposed direct rule.

Catalonia’s then leader Carles Puigdemont fled into exile in Belgium after the failed independence bid.

Other Catalan leaders also fled abroad.

Spain’s Supreme Court has since withdrawn its European Arrest Warrants against Mr Puigdemont and five of his aides who remain in other countries. But the charges against them have not been dropped, meaning they still face arrest if they return to Spain.

Pak dismisses India’s Kartarpur land swap offer Islamabad, Dec 21 (IANS): Pakistan has rejected India’s request to swap Kartarpur with another piece of land in order to make it a part of India.

“There is absolutely no question of any land swap,” said Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal here on Thursday, on being asked whether his country would consider handing over the Kartarpur land to India in a swap deal. Pakistan opened the Kartarpur border in November to facilitate visa free pilgrimage by Indian Sikhs to Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Narowal district, where Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak Dev spent the last 18 years of his life.

“The Kartarpur Corridor was a gesture for the Sikh minority community made on their request to provide a visa free corridor, facilitating their visit of a shrine of importance to them.” “The decision to open the Kartarpur Corridor was taken at the stateto-state level and the Indian government was fully involved in it,” Faisal added.

The Indian Punjab Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution on December 14, seeking a land swap deal between the two neighbours on Kartarpur.

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With immense pride and honor the Pongo Village Council would like to exted our heartiest congratulations to Mr. S. Chanlei Angh, son of H. Shahjei Angh for being promoted to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Excise in the Office of the Commissioner of Excise.

We hope and pray in this proud moment that our Almighty God continue to bless in your future endeavour.

K. Chungba Phom Mr. Nukshi Phom Chairman Secretary Pongo Village Council Pongo Village Council

With immense pride and joy, the Alongtaki Students' Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Arenlong Langu, S/o Mr. Lanupokyim Langu for securing the post of SubDivisional Officer (Electrical Engg.) (Cl-1 Gazetted) under Power Department.

The union wishes him the very best and pray for all his future endeavours.

Wapang Langu Sunep Langu President G. Secy.

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FELICITATION We, the union with great honor and immense pride convey our heartiest congratulation to Mr. Hedu K. Yepthomi, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Kakihe Yepthomi for successfully qualifying NPSC/C-5/2012 under Combined Technical Service Examination for the post of Junior Engineer (Drilling), (Cl-II Gazetted) Geology & Mining.

The union further conveys best wishes for his future endeavours.

(Kiyeka Yeptho) (Kali Y Yeptho) President General Secretary

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We the Chessore Village Council(CVC) and Chessore Village Students’ Union(CVSU) conveys our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their outstanding achievements in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examinations 2017 conducted by NPSC. 1. Mr C. Yamukam Yimchunger, Junior Engineer (Agri/civil Engg) 2. Ms S. Sotsula, Agri Inspector.

Also the office of both extend sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the village and wishes the best in their endeavours, also the successful candidates of the Yimchunger community in general, on above mentioned examinations as declared by NPSC. W.RAMJI L.LUNTSUBA Chairman, CVC President, CVSU OFFICE OF THE

KHAR STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR

PAVOMA UNION KOHIMA

Dimapur – 797112 : Nagaland

FELICITATION

With profound pride and joy, we the PUK extend our heartiest congratulations to the under mentioned bonafide members for their outstanding achievement in the recently declared Combined Technical Services Examination 2017 conducted by the NPSC. 1. Mr. Vilzoto Valeo, S/o Shri. Vikhotsol Valeo, Asst.

Geologist.

2. Mr. Khriezo Kiso, S/o Shri. Zhotoho Kiso, Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.)

The Union pray that the Almighty God will continue to bless them in all their future endeavours.

Shri. Visopi Zaphu Shri. Nosekhol Puyo President, PUK Gen. Secy, PUK

FELICITATION The Khar Kaketshir Telongjem Dimapur (KKTD) heartily congratulates the successful candidates in the recently concluded NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2017.

1. Er. Tiasunep Jamir, S/o Mr. Repkuyuba Jamir & Mrs. Chubamenla Walling to the post of Junior Engineer (Electrical Engg.) (Cl-II Gazetted), under Power Department.

2. Er. Tzuraba Jamir, S/o Late Rongsenkaba Jamir & Mrs. Imtilemla Longkumer to the post of Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.) (Cl-II Gazetted) under Works & Housing Department.

We pray that God Almighty grant you more success in the coming days.

Tiajungla Jamir Gen. Secy.

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

CONDEMNATION

Mrs. Vikhuli Achumi W/o Kamu Achumi Winner of Naga Chef Season 6

With immense pride and appreciation the Lazami Social Welfare Organisation Kohima (LSWOK) extend heartiest congratulation to the following members as below: 1. Mr. Pulovi Sumi, S/o Vishepu Sumi for securing the post of Sub Divisional Officer (Electrical) Class-I Gazetted under the Power department, Government of Nagaland, through NPSC 2018.

2. Mrs. Vikhuli Achumi, W/o Kamu Achumi, Winner of Naga Chef Season 6 during Hornbill Festival 2018.

3. Mrs. Nikhuli Phucho, D/o Axhi Phucho, promoted to the post of Principal PS under the Department of Finance, Government of Nagaland.

4. Mr. Marcus Kasho, S/o Punaho Kasho, promoted to the post of HA Jr. under Department of Agriculture.

5. Mr. P Vihoto Achumi, S/o Akhulu Achumi, promoted the post of ABSI Police Department.

It is our prayer that they reach greater heights in days to come and continue to bring laurels to the organisation in particular and village community in general. The LSWOK wishes them the best in their endeavours.

Kitoho G. Sumi Ngukato .K General Secretary, LSWOK President LSWOK

ASILIE RÜRHIA Secretary, KRN

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE)

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2018-19/ Dt. Chingtok, the th Dec’ 2018

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

The Khonoma Rüffüno Nagaland (KRN) condemn the heinous crime in the strongest manner that was committed to Late Kevisolie Zakiesato on 18th Dec. 2018. It pained us to recall that over the years, many of the prominent leaders from our community have been eliminated from the commercial and political hub of the State of Nagaland where Culprits were hardly been booked and punished. Our patience has been tested time and again and we can no longer remain silent spectators. Therefore we request the law enforcing agencies to thoroughly investigate the case and to book the culprits without fear or favour. The organization have faith in the concerned authority to ensure justice without any further delay.

NISAVI HIEME President, KRN

Imtikokba Jamir President

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

KHONOMA RÜFFÜNO NAGALAND (KRN)

Mr. Pulovi Sumi S/o Vishepu Sumi SDO (Electrical)

to safeguard its own cybersecurity and interests.

The spokesperson said the US was shifting the blame of hacking and was involved in conducting “large-scale and organized network theft and monitoring activities of foreign governments, enterprises and individuals”.

The US government earlier called on China “to act responsibly” in cyberspace after detecting an alleged broad cyberattack campaign against intellectual property and “sensitive” trade data in the US, Europe and Asia.

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12th – 14th Dec, 2018, Japukong Youth Spiritual Awakening, Life Exploration with God-II on the theme "Identity" John 15:16 was held successfully at Longchem Baptist Church. 250 youth from 14 churches attended the spiritual revival. Sincere gratitude to speaker Mr. Mendang Amri, Director Bethesda Prayer Home, Dimapur, Counsellors, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church Worship Team, Manager DIC Jirremmen Youth Secretary Mr. Temjensangba for your support and meaningful participation.

With profound gratitude, I would like to thank our Almighty God for blessing Longchem Baptist Church for taking all the responsibilities and also some individuals without whose help this event could not be fulfilled.

1. Temjen Imna Along, Minister, Higher Education and Technical Education 2. Dr. Longri Advisor, Law & Justice, Border Affairs and Treasuries & Account 3. Dr. Benjongliba Aier, Ex. Minister, Agriculture 4. I. Imkongtula Longchar, General Secretary, ST Morcha Nagaland 5. Er. Lanumar, Fishery Dept., Govt. of Nagaland 6. T. Medem Longchar, Chairman, Jiremmen Youth Society 7. Watikala Longkumer, Proprietor, Naro Ki 8. L. Watimenla Longchar, Proprietor, Vj's Coaching Centre, Dimapur 9. I. Ali Longchar, MT, 13th IR, Yajang Compound 10. Jimmy, Chengdu, China 11. Kevi, Dimapur May our Good Lord continue to bless you all abundantly.

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by the US Justice Department of conspiring “to commit computer intrusions against dozens of companies in the United States and the world” for economic espionage.

“We urge the US to immediately correct the wrong practices, stop smearing the Chinese side on cyber security issues, and revoke the socalled prosecution of (the) Chinese personnel to avoid serious damage to the relations between the two countries,” Hua said in a statement.

She said China lodged a formal protest with the US and that Beijing “will take the necessary measures”

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Beijing, Dec 21 (IANS): China on Friday strongly denied cyber attack charges by the US and its allies, accusing Washington of making “unfounded” allegations that the Chinese government was behind global hacking.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying asked the US to withdraw the accusations “as soon as possible” and not to prosecute suspected Chinese hackers, Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong, who have been linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, Efe news reported.

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US authorities held preliminary talks with Taliban representatives in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week in an attempt to end the 17-year-old Afghan conflict.

The report, however, acknowledged that “an array of challenges” like Afghan political stability, security force capacity and regional spoilers, remained.

The Pentagon urged for increased cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying it was critical to maintain pressure on terror groups and for meeting the enduring security requirements on both sides of the shared border.

US President Donald Trump had announced his country’s South Asia Strategy in August 2017. The primary goal of the strategy is a durable and inclusive political settlement of the war in Afghanistan.

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network continued to be an integral part of the Taliban’s effort to pressure the Afghan government in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan.

The US Defence Department said that the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region remained a sanctuary for various groups, including the Taliban, AlQaeda core (AQ), Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the Haqqani network (HQN), Lashkare-Taiba (LeT), Tehrik-eTaliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS-K, among others.

It also said that the Taliban’s momentum in Afghanistan had been slowed and the country was increasingly ready for a political settlement of the conflict.

The report, among many reasons, cited “increased military pressure on the Taliban” and “international calls for peace” that appeared to have driven the insurgent group to negotia-

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that cross-border cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan is essential, and that the Taliban cannot achieve its objectives through continued military conflict,” according to the Pentagon.

Washington again conveyed to all levels of Pakistani leadership the importance of taking action against all terrorist and militant groups.

“Although Pakistani military operations have disrupted some militant sanctuaries, certain groups -- such as the Taliban and the Haqqani Network -- retain freedom of movement in Pakistan,” the Pentagon said.

According to the report, Afghanistan faced a “continuing threat from an externally supported insurgency and the highest regional concentration of terrorist groups in the world.”

It said that the Haqqani

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Washington, Dec 21 (IANS): The US has told Islamabad and other regional partners that state support for terrorist proxies will not be tolerated, expressing concern over the freedom of movement of militant groups like the Taliban and the Haqqani network in Pakistan that pose security threats to Afghanistan, according to a Department of Defence report.

The semi-annual “Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan” report, which covered events from June 1 to November 30, 2018, came on Thursday amid reports that the US government was planning to withdraw about half of its 14,000 troops from the war-torn South Asian country.

“In this reporting period, the US continued to call on regional partners to reinforce our messages that state support for terrorist proxies will not be tolerated,

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Regt/ No.12589 C/N (Sig) IMKUMTOSHI Son of Shri. BENDANG YAPANG Village – SUNGRATSU PO – IMPUR PS – KHUBOLONG Dist –MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND. Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 27-11-2018 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued and served to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO-10/201819/1101 Dt. 13/12/2018.

The said Regt. No. 12589 C/N(Sig) IMKUMTOSHI is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

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Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters’ rights P

PUBG Mobile Vikendi map: 5 things you need to know

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usic streaming service Spotify has settled a lawsuit accusing it of infringing the rights of songwriters and publishers.

Wixen Music Publishing had sought $1.6bn (£1.3bn) in damages for what it argued was the infringement of more than 10,000 songs.

The California-based firm represents artists such as Neil Young and the Black Keys. The lawsuit

was settled for an undisclosed amount.

Although Spotify has struck deals with major record labels, Wixen had accused Spotify of failing to address the claims of songwriters and publishers, who have separate rights to the compositions.

“Wixen Music Publishing and Spotify USA have agreed to a final dismissal of the lawsuit filed

by Wixen Music Publishing late last year,” the two

companies said in a statement.

“The conclusion of that litigation is a part of a broader business partnership between the parties, which fairly and reasonably resolves the legal claims asserted by Wixen Music Publishing relating to past licensing of Wixen’s catalog and establishes a mutuallyadvantageous relationship for the future.”

(BBC)

UBG Mobile’s latest snow map update is finally here. The update also features the muchawaited Vikendi map. Users can now download the new update on their Android and iOS smartphones.

PUBG Mobile’s Vikendi map (version 0.10.0) is a new 6x6 snow map along with exclusive snowmobile vehicles. You can also play snowball fight Vikendi’s spawn island.

If you haven’t tried out the new map yet, here are five things you need to know.

Difficult map The new snow map ups the difficulty level with lesser number of places to hide.

The 6km x 6km snow map allows you to take shelter at a new rocket base. But the terrain with snow and fewer trees makes it slightly more difficult for users compared to other maps.

New vehicle Just like previous maps, Vikendi brings a new snowmobile vehicle. You can use

the vehicle for your defense as well. For instance, you can drift it in the snow to take your opponents by surprise. If used well, you can dodge bullets as well.

New upgrade system PUBG Mobile is offering a set of new weapons including a Glacier – M416.

To upgrade your firearm finishes, go to the Lab (icon right below the Dismantle).

Here you can select new outfits, special effects, weapons, and gear.

Snow day events You can also win the Glacier – M416 by participating in the Snow day events. Every player is eligible for the upgradable Glacier - M416 finish after playing Lucky Treasure for 120 times.

Stricter rules PUBG is getting stricter on casual players. If you exit match repeatedly after finding matches, you may be temporarily suspended.

There’s an also new spectators option to report anything suspicious.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018

‘Men in Black International’ gets release date

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hris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson’s “Men in Black International” will release in India in June next year.

The fourth “Men In Black” movie will be brought to India by Sony Pictures India. The film will release on June 14, 2019.

Following a series of blockbusters, “Men in Black International” marks the first time the franchise has broken away from the film’s suits alongside some famil- role as Agent O from “Men original stars Will Smith iar faces, including Emma in Black 3”.

(IANS) and Tommy Lee Jones, Thompson who reprises her reports variety.com.

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look at the track listings revealed the “new” albums to be unofficial compilations of previously released or bootlegged material. The two albums, titled Have Your Way and Back Up, Rewind, appeared on Apple Music and Spotify before

being removed. Fans expressed dismay on realising the albums were the musical equivalent of a lump of coal in a Christmas stocking.

“I almost passed out until I realised it’s old music,” wrote one Twitter user.

“If you thought those ‘leaked’ songs from Beyonce were new, YOU’RE NOT A REAL FAN!” wrote another. A spokesperson for Spotify declined to comment. Beyonce has yet to comment on what appear to be unauthorised releases.

(IANS)

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inger Beyonce suffered a fake album leak after some songs got released under her name on various online streaming platforms.

The two new projects titled “Back Up, rewind” and “Have your way” appeared on both Apple Music and Spotify platforms under Beyonce’s name. However, a few hours later, people noticed that all of the tracks were old and previously recorded songs. The albums were taken down just hours Participants of the choral competition presenting song at the ongoing Winter night after they appeared, reported dailymail.co.uk. A closer carnival at Peren town local ground on December 20. (NP)

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NDPP general secretary, Basu Damani, lighting the bon fire at the closing ceremony of Lengrijan Advent Christmas Night Carnival on Friday, organized by Lingrijan Village Council.

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he first chocolate museum in the Middle East opened in Lebanon on Friday.

The museum is already present in Brussels, New York, Paris, Mexico and Prague.

“Today we are opening it in Lebanon for the first time in this (Middle Eastern) part of the world,” Mohamad Hashwe, head of the board of directors of the museum, was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

The museum contains 350 paintings and artefacts, telling the story of chocolate and the development of this industry over the years.

The museum also has a training centre to provide courses for those interested in chocolate manufacturing, said Hashwe.

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Steve Smith targets return ahead of WC

FIFA WC 2018 final drew global audience of 1.12 bn

ZURICH, Dec 21 (Agencies): A combined global audience of 1.12 billion watched the World Cup final between France and Croatia in July, FIFA, the governing body of world football, said on Friday.

In total, FIFA said, a “combined 3.572 billion viewers – more than half of the global population aged four and over – tuned in to world football’s ultimate competition” for at least a minute, over the course of the World Cup’s from June 14 to July 15. A survey it had commissioned by FIFA found that 3.04 billion viewers caught at least three minutes, a 10.9 per cent increase on Brazil 2014, and 2.49 billion watched at least 30 minutes, or one third of one match, up on 2014’s 1.95 billion.

Steve Smith

The 29-year-old told reporters it had been tough at times watching Australia play from the sidelines and said he was determined to break back into the side for the World Cup and the Ashes beyond that.

“I’m just moving forward day to day, doing what I need to do to prepare to hopefully get another opportunity to play for Australia and if that’s the World Cup and Ashes, so be it,” Smith added.

“No doubt the English crowd will be incredibly hostile. I’m ready for that if that happens. I’ll keep working hard and if I get that opportunity again, that’d be great.”

Smith has been keeping a low media profile,

despite playing at Twenty20 tournaments in Canada and the Caribbean and turning out for his Sydney club side Sutherland.

He was, however, recently banned from the Bangladesh Premier League following objections.

In recent weeks he has made gradual moves to rehabilitate his public image and joined his former Australia team-mates at training sessions.

He has also tested the waters of his brand power with a tie-up with the local arm of Britain’s Vodafone Group, shooting an advertisement which played on his shame and hopes of redemption, for which he came under criticism.

statement issued by NWA general secretary, Vekhozo, government school students who are studying in Class-12 and below and are under 19 years are eligible for the selection.

In this connection, intending candidates have been asked to come with the following documents viz; School ID Card, Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card and School Cumulative Record Book.

The release further added that selected players will undergo coaching till January 3.

For more details and queries, contact Vekhozo, general secretary, Nagaland Wrestling Association at 9612111544.

Ko h i m a , D e c 2 1 (NPN): The 49th games and sports meet 2019 of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) will be held from January 4 at Khulazu Basa, Phek under the motto ‘Friendship and Progress’.

Minister for Planning & Co-Ordination and Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu will grace the opening ceremony as the special invitee while Dr. Veluo Shijo, additional director, State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) as the guest

of honour.

In a press release, CAGSA informed that a joint meeting o CAGSA executive, umpires and team managers will be held on January 3.

The nine day long sports meet comprises of football, volleyball and basketball for men and women, track events such as sprint, race and country race and field events like high jump, broad jump, shot put, discus throw, javeline throw and triple jump.

CAGSA games and sports meet

Football champions TN Khel and runner- up Old Town Khel along with officials.

Ko h i m a , D e c 2 1 (NPN): The 56th meet of Phek Sports Association (PSA) concluded Friday at Phek village local ground.

N e w Tow n Te a m emerged as the overall champions of the meet.

In football, Tehecece Nado Khel emerged as the champions in both men’s

and women’s category.

Chosaba team won basketball and volleyball in both men’s and women’s category. In the individual category, Luzi-o Venuh and Khoku Keyho were declared as individual champions while Tsievetolii Keyho and Muguzolii Venuh were adjudged champions

the World T20 last month when it lost to England in the semi-finals. The 15member squad for ODIs and T20s was announced a day after WV Raman was appointed as the head coach.

Gar y Kirsten was ahead of Raman in the pecking order but the former India men’s coach was not ready to give up on his role with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. The BCCI had invited fresh applications after Ramesh Powar’s term ended on November 30, following the World T20 loss in which he and Harmanpreet had collectively decided to drop

senior player Mithali for the all-important semifinal, triggering a massive controversy.

The women’s team stood divided with Harmanpreet and her T20 deputy Smriti Mandhana backing Powar for an extension while Mithali was against such a move. However, both Harmanpreet and Mithali had agreed on sorting out their differences going forward.

While Mithali turned up for the selection committee meeting here on Friday, Harmanpreet, who is playing the Women’s Big Bash in Australia, joined via Skype. Selection panel chief Hemlata Kala announced the squads in the presence of BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary.

Veda was dropped from both the teams following her lean run, Hemlata told PTI. Mona Meshram replaced Veda in the ODI squad while two changes were made in the squad that went to the West Indies for the World T20.

Shikha Pandey replaced injured pacer Pooja Vastrakar in the T20 squad while uncapped Priya Punia was picked in place of Veda.

in women’s category.

Thiipukhruyi Venuh graced the valedictory function and gave away the prizes to the winners.

Meanwhile, the new team of PSA for the tenure 2019 -2020 will be led by Shurhoneyi Soho as president and Ozo Venuh as general secretary.

Lo n d o n, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to make another attempt to sign striker Gonzalo Higuain next month.

Chelsea are looking to strengthen the frontline with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud scoring just 12 goals between them in all competitions.

Sarri asked Chelsea to buy Higuain, who played under him at Napoli, in the summer when Juventus made it clear he was surplus to requirements. But the hierarchy were unwilling to spend vast sums on a player who turned 31 this month.

He ended up joining AC Milan on a season-long loan with a £16million fee for the deal. The Serie A club can make it a permanent switch in the summer for another £32m.

However, they are un-

D i m ap u r , D e c 2 1 (NPN): Arambam Boby claimed the record seventh Mr World title on December 16 at the 10th WBPF World Body Building and Physique Sports Championship at Chiang Mai in Thailand. The event was organised under the supervision of World Body Building and Physique Sports Federation.

Arambam Boby from Manipur, who currently serves at Railways Sports Promotion Board, won the gold medal for India in the 80 kg category to claim the title for the seventh time while N Sarbo Singh, who is also serving at the Railways Sports Promotion Board, finished second in the same category to settle for silver medal.

Meanwhile, Leitanthem Dinesh Singh won a gold for India in the Junior men’s 70 kg) categoryon December 14 while W Jamuna finished with a bronze medal in the women’s body building competition.

Dinesh won a silver medal in Junior Mr. Asia 2017 held at Seoul City, South Korea and Gold Medal in Junior Mr. World 2017 and 2018 held at Mongolia and also bagged gold medal at 52nd Asian body Building and Physique Championship 2018.

Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh had

Arambam boby with the trophy.

recently announced that the seventh time Mr. World title winner, Arambam Boby Meitei would be given a grand reception once he return to the state.

If the body builder de-

sires, provision for awarding appropriate reward including a government service in the state would be considered by the state government, N Biren Singh added.

likely to trigger that option as they face a one-year ban from Uefa competitions having struggled to comply with Financial Fair Play rules. It means AC Milan could cut Higuain’s loan short, leaving the Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain available when the window reopens in January.

C h e l s e a a s s i s t a n t the Blues are also keen on It has been reported in manager Gianfranco Zola Bournemouth frontman Italy that Chelsea could offer confirmed this week that Callum Wilson.

Morata, who has failed to impress since joining from Real Madrid, to Juventus to 1st Death Anniversary make the transfer happen. of LATE ER. MUKAM N KUSUN Morata enjoyed a two-year It's been a year, since you passed spell at Juventus between away, 2014-16 before rejoining boyhood club Real. Given The way we missed you is Chelsea spent £58m on the different now, 26-year-old just 18 months We hope you know, ago, it would be surprising How much you meant to us, if the board used him just We s t i l l t h i n k a b o u t y o u to get an older replacement. everyday, Sarri has regularly hinted at We love and missed you in our his dissatisfaction with the own special way.

Spain international, labelLoving wife, children ling him “mentally fragile”.

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Melbourne, Dec 21 (Agencies): The Australian Open has followed Wimbledon by introducing final-set tie-breaks for matches at next month’s tournament.

But, while Wimbledon will have a standard first-to-seven-points tiebreak at 12-12, Australian Open matches that go the distance will be decided by a first-to-10-points tiebreak at 6-6.

Tennis Australia were seeking to decrease the number of long-lasting matches during the Open and the move should also help with scheduling, as matches routinely started close to midnight under the previous rules.

The US Open was the first grand slam to introduce final-set tie-breaks, with a first-to-seven-points game played at 6-6, meaning the three tournaments will all use a different format.

The French Open is now the only slam still decided by a traditional long deciding set.

Andy Murray and Serena Williams are among some of the big names who have confirmed a return to action in Melbourne in January.

1st Death Anniversary of our beloved Lt. Moatoshi

A beautiful memory of a Father Whose worth can never be told.

There's a place in our hearts No one can fill, we miss You dad and always will...

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Ko h i m a , D e c 2 1 (NPN): The Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) has informed all interested wrestlers that there will be belt wrestling selection on December 28 at IG Stadium, Kohima.

The selected wrestlers will represent the state at the 64th National School Traditional Wrestling Championship 2018 (belt wrestling) scheduled from January 6-8, 2019 at Belagavi, Karnataka.

The Selection will be conducted in the weight categories of 40kg, 45kg, 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and +70 kg for boys and 35kg, 40kg, 45kg, 50kg, 55kg and +55 kg for girls.

According to a press

Boby wins 7th Mr World title

56th PSA meet concludes Chelsea prepare fresh Higuain transfer bid

Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains

New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI): Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur were on December 21 retained as captains for the Indian women’s ODI and T20 team respectively while out-of-form Veda Krishnamurthy was dropped from both the squads picked for the New Zealand tour beginning next month.

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women’s Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

The New Zealand tour will be the team’s first assignment after its controversial exit from

NWA informs on school traditional wrestling c’ship

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1st Death Anniversary Dear Kipi It's been a year since you passed away, hope you know how much you meant to us. We still think about you in our own special ways, you will be in our hearts forever. May the Almighty God be with you until we meet again.

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It's been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode. Words cannot express our feelings of losing you. We remember you each moment with utmost respect and love in our hearts. Time can never erase your presence in our lives.

You are deeply missed.

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S y d n e y, D e c 2 1 (Agencies): Former Australia captain Steve Smith is targeting a return to international cricket in time for the 2019 World Cup, but is braced for a hostile reception.

Smith was involved in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in Cape Town, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

On Friday, he faced Australian media for the first time since his teary apology at a news conference at Sydney airport on March 29, when he pledged to “do anything” to make up for his mistake and admitted he had failed as a captain.

“For me in the room, I walked past something and had the opportunity to stop it and I didn’t do it and that was my leadership failure,” Smith said.

“It was the potential for something to happen and it went on and happened out in the field. I had the opportunity to stop it at that point rather than say, ‘I don’t want to know anything about it. That was my failure of leadership.

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I would love to be full-time United boss: Solskjaer

Manchester, Dec 21 (Agencies): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told his first official press conference as Manchester United’s caretaker manager on Friday that he would relish the opportunity to be the permanent boss.

The 45-year-old Norwegian, a legendary former player at Old Trafford, has been appointed interim boss until the end of the season, replacing Jose Mourinho.

Solskjaer, on loan from Norway’s Molde, conceded that he has not looked beyond the end of the current campaign with the club where he spent nearly 15 years as a player and coach.

But he said he would be interested in taking the job permanently should the

opportunity arise.

“When you get a job like this and they ask you to sign for six months, you say ‘yeah’,” he said.

“I’m happy to help out and my job now for the next six months is to do as well as I can and move the club forward as well as I can.

I understand there are so many managers who would love to be manager of Manchester United and I am one of them. But it is not something we’ve talked about, they’ll do a process now for the next six months.”

Solskjaer, renowned for his threat off the bench and still revered by United supporters for scoring the winning goal in the 1999 Champions League final, faces a daunting challenge as he replaces Mourinho.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

United have made their worst start in the Premier League era and languish 19 points behind leaders Liverpool, and 11 off the Champions League places.

“My job is to help the players, make them grasp the opportunity now because they all want to be part of Man United,” said Solskjaer.

“I’m going to be here

to help them, help the team, that is down to man management. I had the best manager as a player and coach to learn how he dealt with players and it’s about communication. I’ll sit down and speak to the ones not playing, tell them what I expect of them.”

“When you’re at Man United there are a set of demands and one is to be a team player and I don’t think anyone has been on the bench more than me.

That’s always my comeback to players, you might come on and make an impact.”

Solskjaer spoke of the debt he owed to Alex Ferguson, who built a team that dominated English football, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues.

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Sekrüzu area sports meet from January 3

Kohima, Dec 21 (NPN): The 37th tournament of Solskjaer will begin Sekriizu Area Sports Associhis United reign at Cardiff ation (SASA), hosted by Dziilhami Youth Association, City.

Solskjaer would not be will be held from January 3 to drawn on his relationship with Paul Pogba, who lost his place under Mourinho and was in conflict with the coach. “It’s about getting every player to the best, speaking to them, the training ground, the philosophy, principles, how we want to play,” said Solskjaer, who coached Pogba in the reserves at Old Trafford.

“It doesn’t matter what team you’re coaching, they all want to have a picture of how you want to play, the qualities. They are quality players so it will be easier to get the players expressing themselves. You play with courage, go out there and express your skills.”

9 next at Sekrüzu HQs under Chozuba Sub Division, Phek district. MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu will be the special guest of the opening ceremony while Olympian

Chekrovolii Swuro will be the valedictory guest. Sports like football, volleyball, basketball and track & field events will be conducted during the week-long tournament.

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