February 10, 2019

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Citizenship Bill won’t harm interests of NE: PM CHANGSARI, FEB 9 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the people of Assam and the North East that the citizenship bill will in no way cause harm to their interest. He was addressing a public rally here in the Assembly constituency of Assam health minister and BJP-led NEDA convener Himata Biswa Sarma.

“It is a national commitment to the people of the North East that they will not be harmed in any way and citizenship will be only granted after due investigation and recommendation of the state governments,” Modi said.

It must be understood that there is a difference between those who forcefully entered the country and those who were “forced to flee their homes to save their lives due to their faith. Both are not the same”, he said.

“We have committed to provide shelter to those who are minorities in neighbouring countries and had to leave everything due to the

Govt appeals CSOs to reconsider state-wide bandh DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): State government on Saturday informed that it will propose adoption of a resolution to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the forthcoming budgets session scheduled to be held on February 21, as decided during the January 31 consultative meeting held in Dimapur.

This was contained in a press communiqué issued by chief secretary Temjen Toy, while making an appeal to the civil society organizations (CSOs) to reconsider the proposed bandh on February 11.

Also taking note of the forthcoming exams, Temjen Toy said students may need to travel for classes, exams etc. and the bandh will adversely impact them.

“In view of this, and especially when we are united and very clear in our resolve to protect the interests of the State, a sincere appeal is being made to the Nagaland GBs’ Federation and all CSOs/NGOs to reconsider the bandh call and instead voice opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Bill unitedly in a democratic manner,” the chief secretary stated.

Plea against deregistration of NDPP dismissed

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Heeding the call of various civil societies, to oppose the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), under the banner of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), more organizations have extended support to the state-wide bandh on February 11 (6 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has endorsed its full support to the state-wide bandh called by NGBF, its media cell stated in a press note. The council also reiterated its stand to fully support the decision taken on February 6 at a meeting at Hotel Saramati called by the NGBF and attended by various organisations.

In this regard, CNTC has directed its constituent units to fully enforce the bandh in their respective districts and jurisdiction.

NCD: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has also extend solidarity to the anti-CAB state-wide bandh called by NGBF and Naga civil societies, while urging all to stand united against the Bill. NCD general secretary, Thsapongkyu Sangtam in a press note reminded all that the Bill was not only

detrimental to the people of North Eastern states, but intended to reduce the indigenous people of the region to a minority in their own land.

NCD was apprehensive that CAB, once voted into law, the Northeast including Nagaland will become dumping ground for illegal immigrants.

It accused Government of India of trying to confer citizenship to foreigners on the basis of religious pretext.

Northeast has always been plaguing with illegal immigrant issues and the passing of the bill will be an added burden to the already limited resources of the region, NCD stated.

NCD therefore, appealed to the state government and also the lone Rajya Sabha member to oppose the bill and vote against it.

Further, NCD urged all the tribal hohos/union presidents in Dimapur to take responsibility to implement the bandh peacefully in their respective colonies.

NPF: Opposition NPF has extended its full support and cooperation to the total bandh across the state called by the NGBF to demonstrate the opposition against the controversial Bill.

NPP threatens to sever ties with BJP-led NDA if CAB is passed in RS

Rahul declares CAB will be defeated in RS: State Congress

NITI Aayog has no role in statistics: Mohanan

in the Rajya Sabha.”

Conrad, who was reelected as the NPP national president Saturday for the second consecutive term (2019-22), asserted that the party unanimously passed a resolution to oppose the CAB and the same will be submitted to the Government of India.

It may be mentioned that the Centre is likely going to table the contentious bill in the Rajya Sabha on February 12.

While reiterating that the NPP will continue to stand against any government, which is in favour of the bill, Conrad, however, said that there will be consequences like fall of the government “but we will look into all that at the later stage.”

Besides being in power in Meghalaya, the NPP

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Saturday informed that the Congress president Rahul Gandhi on February 9 declared that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will be defeated in the Rajya Sabha.

According to NPCC president, K. Therie, Rahul made this declaration during the meeting of all state Congress presidents and CLP leaders held in Delhi on February 9.

Therie said that the party leaders from North East expressed opposition to CAB in one accord.

Therie said he had also apprised the party chief that the top priority of the Nagas was political solution to the 90 years’ issue through peaceful and constitutional (Cont’d on p-8) means.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 9 (NPN): ment projects worth more In a major relief for the rulthan Rs 4,000 crore, PTI ing Nationalist Democratic reported.

Progressive Party (NDPP), the Election Commission of India (ECI) on February Protests against the 8 dismissed a case filed by Citizenship Amendment one Zeneisilie Ate Loucü, Bill continued in Assam on demanding cancellation of Saturday– the second day registration of the ruling of Prime Minister Narendra party.

Modi’s visit to the North In a lengthy order East. Protestors waved black issued by Chief Election flags at Modi for the second Commissioner, Sunil Arora straight day in Guwahati. and Election Commissioner Modi, who was on his Ashok Lavasa, the ECI, way to the airport from the after hearing both the comRaj Bhavan, was greeted plainant and respondent’s with black flags at the Mach- plea pointed out that there khowa area by protestors was no supporting evidence from the Asom Jatiyatabadi to prove that members conYuva Chhatra Parishad. cerned (with reference to Modi was also greeted some of the NDPP memwith a “nude protest” from bers) were also members activists of Assam peasants’ of NPF. organisation, the Krishak It reminded that in InMukti Sangram Samiti dia there were more than (KMSS).

2200 registered un-recogK M S S p r o t e s t o r s nized political parties in adstaged a nude protest in dition to recognized nationGuwahati outside Janata al and state parties. “In the Bhawan in protest against multi-party system, it is not PM Modi’s visit to Assam uncommon for members of and demand to immedi- one political party to cross ately repeal the Citizenship over to another one,” ECI (Cont’d on p-8) (Amendment) Bill. stated.

Protests continue

Narendra Modi

atrocities inflicted on them.

They have come to our country and embraced the idea and ethos of Mother India,” he said. The BJP is committed to implement the 36-year old Assam Accord and a committee set up on the implementation of its Clause 6 is a step in that direction, Modi said.

The BJP-led NDA government is committed to protect the language, culture, resources, hopes and aspirations of the people of Assam and North East, he said. Later, Modi travelled to Arunachal Pradesh to lay the foundation of develop-

NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has directed all its divisional presidents and party leaders to cooperate and actively participate in bandh in their respective places.

He further asked party workers to ensure that the bandh went off peacefully and to send a clear message to the NDA government at the Centre that the Nagas in totality was opposed to the CAB. The NPF also lambasted the statement made

by BJP general secretary, Ram Madhav that the NDA government will place CAB in Rajya Sabha for approval in the ongoing session as a supplementary.

Despite the entire North East region making hue and cry to scrap the Bill once and for all, NPF said the NDA was ready to go with the contentious Bill harming the interests of the North East people.

Though hectic lobbying has been taking place to get the Bill passed in the Rajya Sabha, NPF said its Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye will vote against the Bill if it is placed in the house.

NPF has also asked the general Naga public not to succumb to any pressure

but to be united in one voice and fight against the scraping of the Bill and protect the indigenous people of the state as well as the Northeast region.

ENPO: Taking note of the negative impact of CAB on the people of the state, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has resolved to oppose the Bill tooth and nail and decided to impose bandh in the ENPO jurisdiction on February 11 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon.

ENPO has also appealed to the state government to call for an emergency assembly session and pass a resolution opposing the CAB. ENPO has clarified that in view of the ensuing HSLC and HSSLC exam scheduled from February 12, the bandh will be observed only for six hours so as to enable students and school authorities enough time for the preparation of exams without any disturbances as the future of the students cannot be compromised.

MDGBA: Mokokchung District GBs Association (MDGBA) will be imposing the state-wide bandh in Mokokchung.

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ment cannot approve the statistics. It raises certain questions of credibility,” he told NDTV. “The Commission is the final authority on the NSSO report. After that, the NITI Ayog getting involved is not a very desirable thing. Previous chairmen of the commission have also said that the NITI Aayog cannot be in the picture of releasing the official statistics. They are the users of the data and cannot get involved.”

He said it was important for the commission that its autonomy was maintained.

Mohanan also said that the government’s unwillingness to release the report was “the last straw”, forcing him to step down.

“Over the years, we have seen recommendations of the commission are not taken seriously.

In the 2017-18 report, we

clearly mentioned that we are pained that the government is not taking seriously the recommendations of the commission.”

Mohanan also made it clear his resignation was not due to personal reasons as stated by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar.

“In my letter, I made it very clear I have specific instances and we thought our continuing in the commission was not serving any purpose because the commission was not very effective and there’s nothing personal in that. The government should take note of the issues and improve the system. And (J.V.) Meenakshi, who resigned along with me, also said the same thing,” Mohanan said.

He said he had flagged the delay in the report’s release, but got no response from the government.

Jubilee Tower, free drinking water booth in Dmu Listen to the call of the people: JCPI

6 GBs reject claim of induction

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): After, Mizo National Front announced its decision to cut ties with the BJP-led NDA if the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is not revoked, the National People’s Party (NPP) on Saturday also warned its alliance partner that the party was ready to quit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) if the controversial Bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha.

In January, Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga said: “The ruling party would withdraw its support to the NDA if situation arises,” he said.

Addressing the media after the NPP general body meeting in Shillong, Meghalaya chief minister, Conrad K Sangma said: “As a party, we have unanimously decided to break ties with the NDA if the CAB is passed

backs the BJP-led governments in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.

NPP further decided to contest all 25 seats in North East in 2019 Lok Sabha election and 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh.

“As a party we are keen to contest all the Lok Sabha seats in the North East. We will work out a mechanism and see how we can go forward. We as party want to play a pivotal role in voicing the concerns of the people and provide them a common platform to champion the cause of North East,” said Sangma.

Party leaders from across the North Eastern region attended the meeting including Nagaland unit president Ato Yepthomi and advisor Industries & Commerce, NIDC, Imnatiba Jamir.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Newly constructed ‘Jubilee Tower’ with free public drinking water booth was inaugurated on Saturday by Urban (Cont’d on p-7) Development minister, Metsubo Jamir in the presence of advisor Power, Tovihoto Ayemi and NPF legislator, Moatoshi Longkumer.

The Jubilee Tower and free drinking water booth was constructed

by Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem (DLST) to commemorate its Golden Jubilee, in collaboration with the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), at New Market junction, near Plaza Bakery.

M e t s u b o Ja m i r, “Even if majority don’t speaking as the guest of attend church, most honour expressed pleawill oppose bandh on sure on seeing commuSunday.” nities, organizations and

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Anti-CAB: More organizations back state-wide bandh

(Extreme right) Metsubo Jamir and others at the inaugural of the ‘Jubilee Tower’ and free drinking water booth, Saturday. (NP)

groups coming forward to mitigate problems faced

by Dimapur citizens.

He opined that clean drinking had been a big issue faced by shoppers in Dimapur, and hoped that the drinking water facility would help solve this. Metsubo hoped that more such projects in and around the city could be implemented.

The minister also urged individuals, groups and organizations to

come forward and contribute in whatever little way they could to make Dimapur better.

Tovihoto Ayemi lauded the DLST and pointed out that the location at New Market Junction where the tower was constructed had been among the filthiest places in the centre of Dimapur. Now, with the Jubilee Tower, not only is it pleasing aesthetically, but it has become a location

that provides a necessary service to society, he said. Echoing Metsubo’s sentiment, he also called upon the people to be responsible and contribute to society in any manner they could.

Moatoshi Longkumer, in his speech as special invitee, also lauded the DLST for giving back to society. He also reiterated the call to the people to come together and undertake similar social service works. He further urged people to make the only commercial capital better by maintaining cleanliness, and living as law abiding citizens.

DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam lauded the Ao community stating that last year, when the DMC announced its adoption project, four Ao community groups adopted four places under DMC. (Cont’d on p-7)

NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (IANS): P.C. Mohanan, who resigned from the National Statistical Commission (NSC) last month over the government “withholding” the report showing high unemployment rate during 2017-18, has said the commission is the final authority on the NSSO report and the NITI Aayog should not have got involved.

The former head of the NSC, also dismissed the NITI Aayog’s claim that it was a draft report and was not ready for release as the “government had not approved it”. He said that the NITI Aayog’s argument was “unacceptable”.

“Once the report is approved by the commission, it is known as the final report. You cannot say it has to be approved by the government. You accept it or reject it. But the govern-

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has reminded the Naga populace “it is high time the Naga people automatically stand up and assert their rights without the JCPI or any entity enforcing any ‘Common Naga Agenda” through coercive methods.”

JCPI through its media cell said: “To view the February 11 bandh as an inconvenience would be most unfortunate and unpatriotic.”

It said the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 strikes at the core of Naga identity, “therefore every Naga should take it upon himself to stand up for their own rights without viewing the bandh as meaningless or an unnecessary inconvenience to the public.”

Though JCPI categorically stated that “under no circumstances will the bandh be called off,” it however decided not to deploy volunteers to enforce the bandh anywhere across the state.

The committee instead appealed to the good conscience of all Nagas– students, government servants, traders, businessmen, professionals

and the public, to respect and honour the call of Nagaland bandh, which has been called to send a message to the Centre that the preservation and the protection of the indigenous lives in North East is of outmost priority.

While informing that press and media were automatically exempted, JCPI said police, district administration, medical & emergency services, army & paramilitary forces, students and teachers on exam duty, pre-engaged programmes like weddings, autorickshaws/transportations ferrying students on exam, train/ flight passengers, NSCN (I-M) membres attending the National Hoho, etc. are also exempted from the purview of the bandh. JCPI however requested those exempted to limit their movements.

Meanwhile, JCPI appealed to all tribe hohos, including NCD, in the 11 districts and the two subdivisions of Tseminyu and Meluri to enforce the bandh. For any clarity on the bandh, JCPI members can be contacted at– 961780249 and 9615191549.

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Six out of 12 GBs under Dimapur District GB Association (DDBA), who were on February 5, 2019 inducted into office bearers of the association by a group of GBs claiming to be the “majority” during general body meet at CPO Hall Chumukedima, have asserted that they had “no knowledge of the meeting or inducting us in the office bearers by this group on what legitimacy.”

In a press release, Isawoto Jimomi, on behalf of W Kholie Kapfo, Rambilal Kachari, PC Kamai, P Dohoi and Thrikongse Sangtam, clarified that the Search Committee, which submitted names of nine office bearers was objected as per the DDGBA constitution Article 5 clause 3 in the general body meeting on November 24, 2018.

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Government trying to reduce employees: Yanthan

Mhathung Yanthan with ESTI staff and training candidates after the registration program on February 30. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): The State government is trying to reduce the number of employees in the over-saturated government sector over time. Out of a population of around 20 lakh, nearly 1,65,000 people (approximately 8.25% of 20 lakhs) are engaged in government jobs.

This was stated by advisor (Horticulture), Mhathung Yanthan at an Emporium Skill Training Institute (ESTI) registration program for unemployed youth on February 9. The registration program was held for approximately 30 candidates from 39 Sainis A/C, sponsored by the advisor to train at Emporium, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur.

Addressing the can-

didates, Yanthan, as the guest speaker stated that he viewed unemployment as being among the biggest challenges and he always had the urge to help unemployed youth of the state. But he also urged Naga youth to not only hope for and attempt to get into government jobs but also venture out into the private sector. On the work mindset and culture prevalent in Nagaland, Yanthan stated that Nagas in general lack job satisfaction and only opt for salaried work.

When asked why he was sponsoring the candidates, Yanthan said that he wanted to create good denizens for the state, and provide job opportunities for unemployed youth. He also urged the candidates to be sincere, disciplined and to

acquire knowledge through hard work throughout the course.

Operation Head, India and International, Emporium, Anirban Mukherjee, gave an introduction to the Emporium, where he stated that it was started in August 29, 2018 for Nagaland, and has already trained 220 people, out of which, all have be placed successfully in various of parts of India and abroad. The program was chaired by centre director, Nagaland, Temjenkala, who also delivered the welcome address.

Words of gratitude were given by hospitality trainer, Easther Lotha, and introduction of Emporium faculty and vote of thanks was delivered by head faculty & aviation trainer, Tekanungla Aochenlar.

NSCN (I-M) CR cautions DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) Chakhesang Region (CR) has cautioned everyone concerned against attending the meeting convened

by Adino Phizo on February 14 at Chokriba.

A press release from its secretary, Trokho Nuh stated that Adino’s group had already acce pted the Indian Constitution through the “infamous Shillong Accord” and since “turned deaf ears to the sincere plea of Naga civil societies to leave their so called peace camps which undeniably has prolonged the suffering of people”.

It alleged that Adino’s group had turned down all consultation initiatives

by CSOs and refused to join hands with those who were still in the fight for a common cause. The press

release further stated that “her game plan stands exposed when her group is up against all Naga political groups that are presently in negotiation with the GoI for honourable and acceptable solution”.

It went on to say that her group had refused to cooperate with CPO and CBCC peace initiatives and “unlike other political groups never wanted our people to unite for common cause” and that “her only apprehension at this crucial juncture is the success of ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks”.

T h e r e f o r e, N S C N (I-M) Chakhesang region said it was constrained to caution all that it would not be held responsible for any “unprecedented instances that may take place.”

KPC monthly revival program DIMAPUR: Koinonia Prayer Centre (KPC), an extended ministry of Koinonia Baptist Church (KBC), began its monthly revival program on February 8, to conclude on February 10.

A press release from Koinonia media ministry stated that the revival program is being held under the theme, “... revive me, O Lord, according to your word” Psalm 119:107, hosted by Thejanguzo Kiewhuo.

On February 9, the service was led by Rukuotuo Kuotsu, evangelist, and the praise and worship session was led by the KPC worship team. Special praises were presented by Rubies Group, Mhasilenuo and Azhanuo Semou. The message was delivered by Rokopra Mekro, assistant pastor.

Later in the day, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, senior pastor, baptised seven new believers out of which four were nonChristian converts. On Sunday, the services will be held at 10 am and 4 pm with speaker, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019

NEISSR camp for social work trainees

NEISSR students who were part of the camp with faculty and residents of Chandalashung New village at Chandalashung New Baptist Church.

DIMAPUR: The Northeast Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) organized a rural camp at Chandalashung New village, Ralan sub-division in Wokha district from January 28 to February 6.

According to a press release issued by NEISSR, office assistant, Zephery, Rural Camps are an integral component of the Masters in Social Work (MSW) curriculum. The camp was organized with an objective to help social work trainees understand rural realities and village dynamics. It included Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and activities such as, awareness programs, medical camp and cleanliness drives. The camp focused on facilitating rural denizens in village

social and resource mapping, spreading awareness about health and sanitation, and imparting knowledge among rural youth on culture and life skills.

Additionally, it was an exercise to help trainees experience group living, sharing and working with fellow students.

On the seventh day of the rural camp the trainees jointly organized a medical camp with Eden Medical Center in Chandalashung New village on February 3.

Besides other social awareness activities during the course of the rural camp, trainees conducted a one day sporting event at Chandalashung New public ground in which young and old from the community participated along with the Sashastra

Seema Bal (SSB) and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB). Finally on the tenth day of the rural camp the trainees conducted a cleanliness drive with an aim to promote cleanliness and enhance their collective effort for community development.

The rural camp enabled the trainees to learn about problems faced by the rural community.

By the end of the camp, the trainees were skilled in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA): the students had done the social mapping of the village, social resource mapping, problem analysis, seasonal calendar, time line etc.

A total of 48 students from second semester and two faculty members participated in the rural camp.

news in Brief

A Community Orientation Program (COP) on health was organized by Christian Institute of Health Science and Research (CIHSR) from February 4 to 8, at GMS, Hazadisa Village. It was held to create awareness on health and also different types of diseases. (Hazadisa Village Council, Dhansiripar, Dimapur)

A new SDEO office was unveiled in Tenning by advisor of School Education, Tokugha Sukhalu as special guest on February 8. Seen in the photo is Tokugha Sukhalu along with other officials after unveiling of the inaugural plaque. (SDEO Tenning)

NU annual management fest on Feb 13: The 10th edition of the annual management fest “Zoommax 2019” organised by the School of Management Studies (SMS), Nagaland University in association with Ramietech Solutions will be held at State Academy Hall, Kohima on February 13. Vineet Kumar, assistant commissioner, Kohima will grace the occasion as guest speaker.

BJP Peren meeting & flag hoisting: A BJP Peren district party workers meeting & party flag hoisting program will be held on February 12, 12 noon at the district head office Jalukie town. All district office bearers, mandals and morcha’s office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

PHH and AAY food-grains for Kohima: Office of the assistant directorate of Food and Civil Supplies has informed all FPS/ Village councils of Kohima Centre that PHH and AAY food-grains will be released from February 13 onwards between 10:30 am to 4 pm. All the concerned FPS/Village councils have been directed to collect their respective quota within the stipulated times: Kezocha circle villages and Merema, Tsiese Nasa and Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma, February 13; Jakha circle Villages February 14; Kohima Sadar and Secu circle villages February 15; Kohima Town FPS February 18 and 19.

AVCCA meeting: Angami Villages’ Council Chairmen Association (AVCCA), Kohima District has organised a consultative meeting scheduled for Angami Villages Council chairmen under Kohima district. All chairmen of village councils under Kohima district have been invited to attend the meeting at 10 am, February 15, APO Hall, Kohima.

Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Christ King Convent, Kohima celebrated their institution’s Golden Jubilee on February 6 at Christ King Church, Kohima, with Bishop of Kohima, Dr. James Thoppil as main celebrant. (Christ King Convent, Kohima)

Legislators’ Forum on AIDS (LFA-Nagaland) and Nito Mount (SBAK), on February 6, organized an advocacy program on HIV and AIDS with Church leaders and theological students, on the topic ‘Role of Church in HIV and AIDS prevention, care, counselling and support.’ (LFA-Nagaland state consultant)

Morung Lecture XII: Imagining 2019

Participants advocate for people’s involvement in the policy making process Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): The “Morung Lecture XII: Imagining 2019” program was held at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Don Bosco Campus, Riverbelt Colony on February 9.

Advisor, IT Science and Technology, New and Renewable Energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon, speaking at the program, said that in today’s context, if people talked about change, they needed to know how policy decisions were framed in the past and then discuss how policy decision should be made today.

Citing examples of how the government of Nagaland currently balances the ratio of teachers and students, the advisor said it is one of the instances of correcting wrong decisions of the past. He said a lot of time and energy is wasted in addressing wrong policies retroactively. On this K

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Mmhonlumo Kikon speaking during the Morung Lecture XII: Imagining 2019 program held on February 9. (NP)

subject, Mmhonlumo said that he imagined future policies being structured around realistic assessment of the grassroots, with communication between the community and government.

He also dwelt on the initiative of the state government on communitization that envisions basic service delivery through intended policies, and spoke about the need to review the impact communitization had had.

Mmhonlumo said that most developmental activities were concentrated in Kohima and Dimapur.

“70% of the population are rural area and yet 30% benefit from the majority of government policy”, Kikon pointed out.

Coming back to the education sector, he said the practise of installing proxy teachers was an ethical problem.

Responding to a query about independent administration for Eastern Nagaland, Mmhonlumo admitted that development had been scarce especially in this area, and suggested that “tribalism in imparting development policy needs to

be addressed.”

Highlighting the concept of progress, Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) managing director Phutoli Chigmak brought up the need to retrospectively look into issues before reacting.

Drawing attention to community participation, she said that the community was an important component and it could also impact policies if it took the initiative and worked hand in hand with the government.

But she also pointed out that the grassroots community cannot question authorities. Discussing customary laws, Chingmak suggested that youngsters need to go back to the community to learn these laws. Inspite of fundamental rights, Nagas are bound by customary laws and are groomed with bias and grow up with these biases.

In regard to the economic sector’s development, Chigmak lamented the lack of marketing linkages. She

requested the government of Nagaland to take serious note of farmers and what they produce and try to build stronger ties in areas like marketing and linkages, especially with farmers of rural communities.

Dr. Akum Longchari, publisher of The Morung Express in his concluding remark advocated for interactions such as the Morung Lecture XII: Imagining 2019, during or before policy making, as opposed to post counselling after the policies had been made. Dr. Longchari expressed his view that the people’s involvement was needed in the policy making process.

He asked if the state was reflecting the values of the people or the people were having to reflect the values of the state.

On the lecture, Dr. Longchari said that the discussion had been very helpful as it went to the “micro level” of villages and issues.

A farmers training program on MOVCDNER phase-2, 2018-19 was conducted at Lizo and three other clusters by SDAO, Mangkolemba on February 6. (SDAO, Mangkolemba)

School of Nursing (SON) District Hospital Dimapur held its 5th Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking ceremony on February 6 at Chapel Hall, District Hospital Dimapur, chaired by nursing tutor, Vikhotsono Terhuja. (SON District Hospital Dimapur)

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WEATHER FORECAST February 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Plenty of sun

28 15

Aizawl

Some clouds; then sunshine

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

A passing morning shower

Itanagar More clouds than sun

23 10 24 14 24 10 19 13

Shillong

Sunny

17 8

Kohima

A shower; cooler

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Dimapur Partly sunny; pleasant Mkg

A couple of showers; cooler

24 14 18 11

Tuensang Cooler; a passing a.m. shower 11 6 Wokha

Cooler; morning showers

16 12

Zunheboto Cooler; a passing a.m. shower 15 9

Nagaland police gear-up NYK Longleng organizes district youth convention for Lok Sabha elections

DIMAPUR: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Longleng organized a district youth convention on February 8, at DC Conference. The program was graced by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Longleng, Temsuwati Longkumer who was accompanied by EAC, Yongnyah, Bichano Kikon.

A press release from, NYK Longleng stated that LTBC Christain ministry associate pastor Bachem Buchem and associate youth pastor, Lipom spoke NYK, Longleng functionaries with participants of the district youth convention held on February 8. about the importance of youth life and its related knowledge which further the Swatch Bharat mission leng MTS Imlichuba delivresponsibilities. would help them to be a as part of the administra- ered a vote of thanks.

Temsuwati Longkum- good citizen. tive activities and encourThe prog ram was er as the special guest, Longkumer encour- aged the youth club to chaired by youth activist encouraged the youth to be aged the youth clubs of work hand in hand for a Lithei Phom, a keynote vocal and take active part NYK to come forward cleaner environment and address was delivered by in social activities. from their comfort zones to compete with other parts NYK Longleng program He urged the gather- and take active role in con- of the Nation. coordinator Kuvoto Khaing to contribute to one’s tributing towards the comThe program was fol- mo.

Later, the program The Senior Police Officers’ Conference in progress at Rhododendron hall, own society by becoming munity in particular and lowed by distribution of responsible youth, devel- the Nation in general. sports materials to affiliated concluded with a mass Chumoukedima on February 8.

He also highlighted youth clubs. NYK, Long- prayer. oping skills and acquiring DIMAPUR: Nagaland were held on the current law duties and roles expected Police held a unit com- and order situation, border of the police. manders’ conference on issues, Free Movement ReThe meet concluded February 8 to review the gime (FMR), crime across with the police officers relaw and order situation in various districts, and traffic solving to contribute their all districts and to discuss management of Dimapur. best so that conduct of the preparations for the upcomA training program upcoming parliamentary ing Lok Sabha elections at was held in the evening for elections could be successRhododendron hall, Chu- police officers and unit elec- ful. The meeting was atmoukedima. tion nodal officers, conduct- tended by Director General According to PRO, ed by office of the Chief of Police, T. John LongPolice Headquarters (PHQ) Election Officer (CEO) kumer along with senior Kohima, senior officers gave and their team. Abhijit officers from the PHQ and various presentations on dif- Sinha CEO Nagaland gave all district SPs and com- Police Baptist Church Chümoukedima (PBCC), Church workers organized a Retreat on February 9. The event ferent topics and discussions a presentation on various mandants of units. was also celebrated with a picnic. (PBCC)

ANPSA Kohima workshop for teachers

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KOHIMA, FEB 9 (NPN): The All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Kohima unit organized a workshop for primary teachers with joint director SCERT, NC Kikon as special guest, at Eastgate Hotel in Kohima on Saturday.

Kikon in her address said the primary section was the most important stage in education. She said teachers play a vital role in shaping students the right way. She reminded the gathering that establishing a strong foundation in education depends on teachers.

Kikon advised teachers to acquire knowledge beyond textbooks or else the students would outsmart them eventually. She also encouraged teachers to learn from experiences with their past pupils and apply that knowledge for the good of their present students.

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er Collins India, Angela Ghosh, in her address as one of the resource persons on the topic “Pedagogical shift in the context of primary school teaching and ethics of a teacher”, said teachers deal with the seed of human education. She said teachers were the “gardeners”. Encouraging the utilization of knowledge in practical life, Ghosh reminded the gathering that students must able to apply what they learn in the classroom in their practical lives.

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She also opined that teachers are role models for students and they should be able to answer queries students may put forward.

She encouraged teachers to make learning fun, strive to discover the gift in every child and learn to appreciate them. She also explained various techniques to hold student attention and make the classroom an interesting place.

In the second session, head teacher of Jo Foundation Kohima, Naomi Ltu, as a resource person,

spoke on the topic “Teaching children with special needs.”

The prog ram was chaired by ANPSA Kohima information secretary, Kaikhu Achumi; the invocation prayer was offered

by VP, Kenie-u K Metha.

President, P.J. Nathan delivered a welcome address and a vote of thanks was proposed by assistant GS, Hommiza Mimi Raman. The workshop was attended by more than a hundred primary teachers from Kohima district.

Training & demonstration on Mushroom cultivation DIMAPUR: ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland centre and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Dimapur organised a one day Mushroom cultivation training & demonstration program on February 8, at 9th NAP Hq. Saijang, Peren.

ICAR, Nagaland centre, Jharnapani, Plant Protection SMS, E. Lireni Kikon, in a press release stated that she and Dr. Rajesha G. Scientist (Plant Pathology) coordinated the training program. The training was conducted for families of 9th IR staff, as had been requested by them.

Dr. Rajesha trained the participants on scope, importance and medicinal values of the mushroom fungus. He also dwelt on different types of mushroom commercially cultivated in India. E. Lireni Kikon spoke on organic Oyster mushroom cultivation, economics, insect pest and disease management followed by a practical demonstration session. Dr.

L. Babita Devi ACTO, Animal Science KVK, Peren also delivered a lecture on Backyard Poultry farming and elaborated in detail the importance of using improved breeds in backyard system.

The Staff Family Welfare Club president, Bideno expressed gratitude on behalf of the trainees for the training program and was hopeful of more programs in the days to come.

Mushroom spawns and polypropylene bags were distributed to the trainees at the end of the training.

Altogether, 50 female staff from the campus attended the training program.

133 youth selected for Hospitality CMO office Peren holds and Tourism Management course District Review Meeting

Youth line up to register for the interview session on February 7.

DIMAPUR: One hundred thirty three educated unemployed youth, which includes 37 girls, will soon be joining a three month Hospitality and Tourism Management course in Guwahati.

They were selected after submitting their completed application following an interview session for students of Nagaland organized by Dimapur Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the K Y M C

aegis of HQ IGAR (North), on February 7.

Assam Rifles in a press release stated that the candidates would be given a basic three months course, which will include hostel facilities, at Pragati Edutech in Guwahati.

The interview was a result of HQ IGAR (North) wo r k i n g w i t h P r a g a t i Edutech to provide an employment opportunity for youth under the Pradhan

Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana Skill Development Program. The initiative saw a tremendous response with over-whelming turnout of students from across the state, particularly from of Dimapur, Zunheboto and Tuensang. A five member team led by Pragati Edutech director, Sanjit Raaj Choudhury conducted the program. 225 educated youth, of which 60 were girls, came for the interview.

DIMAPUR: The Peren District Review Meeting was held under the chairmanship of CMO, Dr. Denis Hangsing at CMO office New Peren on February 7, attended by district program officers, medical officers, nurses, pharmacist, DAPCU staff, district and block program management unit staff NHM. A press release from CMO office Peren, district media officer, Celine Secii stated that Dr. Denis Hangsing appreciated all members for attending the meeting and reiterated the resolution pertaining to absenteeism, that the concerned staff has to face a penalty.

Regarding leave, he said that all leaves should be submitted through proper channels in writing.

Highlighting the standing order for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Dr. Hangsing urged for sincerity at work and requested everyone to be at their place of posting.

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Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM/ PMJAY) scheme -- in collaboration with Apollo Munich Insurance Company (AMIC) will be conducting a beneficiary identification drive (BIS Drive) for identification of AB- PMJAY beneficiaries.

In addition, they will set up a basic health check up camp and distribute free medicines at CHC Jalukie on February 12.

She also reported that a training program on biowaste management will be held in all the four blocks.

T h e d i s t r i c t l eve l workshop on National Immunization Day (NID) was also conducted by Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir, district program officer UIP/ RCH, where she highlighted the NID-Global and national polio update.

She also said that the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) campaign would be held on March 10.

The next review meeting has been fixed for March 5.

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PM inaugurates mega projects in Arunachal China objects to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal

Itanagar, Feb 9 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth over Rs 4,000 crore and said his government was giving a lot of importance to improve connectivity in the sensitive border state.

Addressing at function at IG Park here, he said his government was giving importance to improve the highway, railway, airway and power situation in Arunachal Pradesh, which was neglected by the previous governments.

Te r m i n g t h e s t a t e “pride” of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

“Arunachal is a symbol of faith for the country as it gives us strength. The people used to greet each other with ‘Jai Hind’ and I salute the people for their patriotism,” the prime minister said adding, India will develop only if Arunachal and the entire northeast develops, he said.

PM Narendra Modi shakes hands with Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu during the former’s visit to the state on Saturday. (File)

Modi added that his government has allocated Rs 44,000 crore for the region which is double of the previous UPA government.

Modi laid the foundation stone for construction of greenfield Airport at Hollongi and inaugurated an upgraded and retrofitted airport at Tezu in Lohit district at a worth of Rs 125 crore through remote at a function at IG Park here.

The prime minister laid the foundation stone of Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. It will provide

all weather connectivity to Tawang Valley for civilians as well as security forces.

The tunnel will reduce travel time to Tawang by an hour and boost tourism and related economic activities in the region.

He inaugurated the new Doordarshan 24-hours channel for Ar unachal Pradesh, DD Arun Prabha.

The channel will be the 24th channel operated by Doordarshan. The prime minister also dedicated to the nation the 110 MW Pare Hydroelectric Plant.

Modi also declared 100 per cent household electrification in Arunachal Pradesh under Saubhagya Scheme.

He also laid the foundation stone for a permanent campus of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) at Jote. The prime minister inaugurated 50 health and wellness centers in the state also through a remote at the function at IG Park here.

Modi also laid the stones of seven 132/33 KV and 24 33/11 KV electric substations under Comprehensive Scheme.

Meanwhile China “firmly opposed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that it has never recognised the sensitive border state and the Indian leadership should refrain from any action that may “complicate the boundary question”.

Prime Minister Modi Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth over Rs 4,000 crore and said his government was giving a lot of importance to improve connectivity in the border state.

Modi said his government was giving importance to improve the highway, railway, airway and power situation in Arunachal Pradesh, which was neglected by the previous governments.

In New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs reacted sharply to China’s remarks, saying the state of Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral and inalienable part” of India.

“Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other parts of India. This consistent position has been conveyed to the Chinese side on several occasions,” the MEA spokesperson said in a statement.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying in response to a question on Modi’s visit said, “China’s position on the China-India boundary question is consistent and clear-cut. The Chinese government has never recognised the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ and is firmly opposed to the Indian leader’s visit to the East Section of the China-India boundary.”

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Kolkata Police chief grilled by CBI for eight hours; former TMC MP summoned Correspondent

SHILLONG, FEB 9: Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar was on Saturday questioned for eight hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here in the chit fund scam, and has been asked to appear again on Sunday for further examination.

Former Trinamool Cong ress MP Kunal Ghosh, who was arrested in November 2013 in connection with Saradha and Roae Valley chit fund scams and granted interim bail

by Calcutta High Court In 2016, has also arrived in Shillong after the CBI summoned him.

“He (Kumar) was questioned for almost eight hours since 10.45 a.m. He has been asked to appear again tomorrow (Sunday) for further questioning into the matter,” a CBI official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told this Correspondent.

“We cannot say if Ghosh will be asked to appear before the team tomorrow (Sunday),” the official said.

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Anti-CAB protest brings business in Imphal to total halt Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 9: Amidst vociferous protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, section 144 of CrPC has been promulgated in Bishnupur district, one of Manipur’s valley district worst hit by antiCAB protests.

The prohibitory order was issued by the Bishnupur district magistrate considering the apprehension of creating serious law and order problem in the district due to the agitations being carrying out under the aegis of the Manipur People Against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (MANPAC).

Besides prohibiting carrying out of rallies, meetings, sit-in-protests, dharnas, processions, etc. the prohibitory order issued by the district magistrate banned assembly of more than five or more persons and carrying of deadly weapons such as daos, firearms, sticks, stones, catapults, dagger, etc.

Vendors of iconic women market in Imphal staging anti-CAB protest in Imphal on Saturday.

The prohibitory order was effective from Friday at 5 pm and will continue until further order is issued in this regard, an official source said Saturday.

“Any person violating this order is liable to be punished under section 188 IPC,” the order stated.

The prohibitory order was issued amidst the gaining anti-CAB protest

across the state, particularly in the valley districts where people, particularly womenfolk and students were staging various forms of protests opposing the passing of CAB 2016 by the Lok Sabha and withdrawal of the same before passing by the Rajya Sabha.

In the continued protests, normal business transaction in Imphal, the busi-

ness hub of the state was brought to a grinding halt after shops and business establishments were down their shutters during a mass protest staged by the women vendors of iconic all-women market in Imphal.

Hundreds of women vendors of the all-women markets suspended their business of the day starting from early today morning

and remained seated on the street in the heart of the capital city.

Women street vendors also join the protest, staged by blocking the street at the Ima Keithel (women market).

With the protest continued till late evening, a large number of police and central paramilitary force armed with riot gears have been detailed in and around the Ima Keithel.

Showing solidarity to the protest staged by the women vendors, all shops and business establishments in the three major city markets – Khwairamband Bazar, Paona Bazar and Thangal Bazar – remained close for the day.

Convenor of MANPAC Phundreimayum Abdullah who appeared at the protest site asked the people to be ready to fight while expressing apprehension of tabling the Bill in the Rajya Sabha in the coming few days.

Pointing towards the

large number of security force deployed nearby the protest site, he said that the law enforcing agencies must know that right to protest by the people is entitled by the Constitution.

Abdullah alleged that India gover nment was carrying out racist policy, threatening the very existence of the indigenous population in the region.

D E S A M ’s a dv i s o r Moirangthem Angamba strongly condemned the legislators of the state while alleging them of remaining as a silent spectator without any concern for the future survival of indigenous people of the region.

He called for boycotting the legislators who remained silent at this crucial juncture.

Sit-in-protests were also staged at various parts of the twin capital districts by womenfolk and students at various places. Police had a hard time to open the roads which were blocked fully and half the way.

Shillong on Friday evening from Kolkata via Guwahati after the Supreme Court, while hearing the matter on Tuesday, directed him to join the CBI probe at a neutral place in Shillong.

He was accompanied with three other senior state police officers - Additional Police Commissioner Javed Shamim, STF chief Murulidhar Sharma and CID Chief Praveen Kumar Tripathi.

“There is no question of not cooperating. He has cooperated before and is doing now too. We are here because of the Supreme Court order,” Kumar’s legal counsel, Biswajit Deb told journalists after emerging out of the CBI office.

Meghalaya Police is providing adequate security cover to Kumar while the CBI office at Oakland has turned into a fortress with the Meghalaya Police Special Force (SF) 10 guarding it.

M e g h a l aya Po l i c e Chief R Chandranathan walked by the CBI office with his bodyguard while his Kolkata counterpart was being grilled by the interrogators but refused

to speak to some journalists there.

“The DGP came to see the security arrangement but he did not speak to anyone,” a Meghalaya Police official said.

A CBI team was allegedly roughed up and detained for a few hours when it went to question Kumar at his residence in Kolkata last Sunday in connection with its probe into the Saradha and Rose Valley chit fund cases.

Following the face-off between the CBI and Kolkata Police, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee staged a sit-in protest for over 45 hours.

The matter went before the Supreme Court which asked Kumar to appear before the agency in a neutral place but restrained it from arresting him.

Meanwhile, Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy, in a tweet, welcomed both the Kolkata Police Commissioner and the CBI team to Shillong.

“Pity I’m out of town!

Welcome to Meghalaya, the abode of the clouds. Happy questioning, happy answering,” Roy tweeted.

Opposition competing in Olympics to deride me: Modi Agartala, Feb 9 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hit out at the opposition, saying the main job of the ‘mahamilawatwalas’ is to deride him and it seems they were all competing in an Olympics of hurling abuses at him.

Calling the opposition a ‘mahamilawat’ (great adulteration) again, he said its leaders are only involved in “holding each other’s hands in meetings in Delhi and Kolkata for photographs”.

“The job of the ‘mahamilawatwalas’ is only to hurl abuses and more abuses on Modi. It is as if an Olympics is on to deride Modi,” he told a rally here.

Continuing his tirade, Modi said political parties who cannot see eye to eye in West Bengal, Kerala or Tripura are now uniting to “abuse” him. “They (opposition parties) are dreaming of forming a government in Delhi as soon as possible which will only be involved in corruption, malpractice

and nepotism ... They cannot form a ‘majbut sarkar’ (strong government) but only a ‘majbur sarkar’ (helpless government),” he said.

“The results of the coming Lok Sabha elections will show what it takes to lie to the people,” Modi said.

Hitting out at the Left Front without naming it, he said it was not interested in doing anything for the unorganised sector or the farmers when it was in power in the state. Noting that sufficient funds were provided to Tripura in the last four and half years under NDA rule at the Centre, he said the money was not properly utilised due to the attitude of the erstwhile Left Front government in the state.

The present BJP government is taking development of Tripura to newer heights, he claimed and appealed to the people to “identify and unmask” those leaders who had not fulfilled their task in developing Tripura.

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The education minister was addressing at a felicitation function of successful students of Mid Brain Activation held in Imphal’s Lamyanba Shanglen organized by the Genius Mind Tech, Imphal.

He appreciated that the young minds were being nourished to strengthen their mind so they could attain the true essence of humanity.

He said, “The mind needs to be cared like the body. Body gets wither with aging but mind becomes more matured and beautiful.”

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IMPHAL, Feb 9: Manipur education minister Th Radheshyam Saturday called upon the parents and guardians not to discourage children who failed in exam or in their any other attempts.

“Encouragement is the key to build confidence in children. Encouragement is the biggest need in the time of failure when children are at their lowest term,” he said.

The minister stressed that the education is a powerful instrument which can

change the world.

“Education should not mean only to get good marks and secure a good job but to make man a humane. Life is the best school with experience as the best teacher,” he said.

T h e r e we r e m a n y things that can’t be learnt and taught from the books but can only be lear nt through the journey of life, he added.

He said that the adults can learnt a lot of things from children. They were bundle of honesty, sincerity and joyousness that adult needs to regain in life.

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Twitter CEO decline to appear before Parl panel

New Delhi, Feb 9 (PTI): Twitter CEO and top officials have declined to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on Information Technology that had summoned them on Monday over the issue of safeguarding citizens’ rights on social media platforms, citing “short notice of the hearing”.

Sources in the parliamentary panel, however, said on Saturday that the social network company cited “short notice of the hearing” as the reason despite being given 10 days for its top officials to travel to India.

The parliamentary committee, headed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur, had issued a summon to Twitter via an official letter on February 1.

The parliamentary committee meeting was scheduled for February 7, but was later postponed to February 11 to allow the Twitter CEO and senior officials more time to make themselves available, the sources said.

A Twitter spokesperson told PTI, “Given the short notice of the hearing, we informed the Committee that it would not be possible for senior officials from Twitter to travel from the United States to appear on Monday.” “Our CEO, Jack Dorsey, and other senior Twitter executives visited India in recent weeks because it is an important

for legal, policy, trust and safety, stating, “No one who engages publicly for Twitter India makes enforcement decisions with respect to our rules for content or accounts in India.”

Twitter’s conduct is being watched globally and their response is being seen with concern as India’s parliamentary hearing is the fourth in the world, after the Jack Dorsey (File) US Congress, Singapore and market for Twitter and we EU hearings. value the growing interest in Twitter in India,” the BJP warns Twitter spokesperson added. The of repercussions letter sent to Twitter by the The BJP Saturday parliamentary committee warned Twitter of “reperstated that “it may be noted cussions” after the social that the Head of the Organi- network company’s CEO sation has to appear before and top officials declined the Committee”. It further to appear before the parstated that “He/she may liamentary committee on be accompanied by another information technology, sayrepresentative.” ing no agency has the right The Twitter spokesper- to disrespect institutions of son said, “We appreciate the country. and respect the Committee’s The parliamentar y focus on the issues of user panel had summoned Twitsafety and user rights. We ter CEO and officials over understand the Committee’s the issue of safeguarding interest in these issues and citizens’ rights on social the importance of hearing media platforms. from multiple stakeholders “In any country, no regarding the implications agency has the right to disrefor users of social media in spect the institutions of that India. We have indicated country. In this situation, if that we are willing to partici- Twitter is disrespecting the pate in such a broad hearing established institution of process.”

Parliament, then there are The Parliamentary IT repercussions,” BJP spokesCommittee received a letter person and New Delhi MP on February 7 from Vijaya Meenakshi Lekhi told reGadde, Twitter’s global lead porters.

TMC MLA shot dead in WB

Satyajit Biswas (File)

KOLK A T A , F EB 9 (AGENCEIS): Trinamool Congress (YMC) MLA Satyajit Biswas from Krishnagunj in Nadia district was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Saturday.

Biswas was shot dead during a Saraswati Puja celebration in the area. The assailants pumped bullets into Biswas after he disembarked from the stage where a cultural programme was taking place. Nadia is a district bordering Bangladesh.

Satyajit Biswas was involved with the Matua community, which has remained politically sensitive both for the TMC and the BJP. District TMC president Gourishankar Dutta has blamed the BJP and followers of Mukul Roy for this murder. However, BJP state president Dilip Ghosh has denied the charges and blamed the factional fight in the TMC. He further demanded that culprits should be identified immediately.

Dilip Ghosh, while speaking to CNN-News18 over the phone, said that the CBI should look into the case of the TMC MLA murder as the BJP doesn’t have faith in West Bengal police.

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Rs 59 crore crisis stares at Mayawati; SP plays safe L u c k n o w, F e b 9 (IANS): An ‘elephantine’ crisis of over Rs 59 crore stares at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati after the Supreme Court observed that she refund the money used in installation of statues of elephants, BSP founder Kanshiram and her own statues in parks built in various parts of Uttar Pradesh.

According to conservative estimates, the four-time chief minister spent Rs 3.49 crore on her own statues, Rs 3.77 crore on that of her mentor Kanshiram and Rs 52.02 crore on elephants, her party’s election symbol.

The ‘tentative view’ aired by a bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Deepak Gupta that “Madam Mayawati reimburse to the exchequer public money” she spent on these statues, is learnt to have sent the Dalit powerhouse in a tailspin and closeted with a battery of legal eagles, including party general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra.

That even ally Samajwadi Party (SP) has left her to fend for herself has only aggravated her problems.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who till not long ago used every public outing to hit out at ‘Bua ji’ for plundering public money for her statues while being alive, now ducks questions. “Well, I have not read the whole observation made by the apex court. The

Statues BSP supremo Mayawati and founder Kanshi Ram. (File)

BSP lawyers will tackle the matter,” he said.

After assuming power in 2012, the SP government had ordered a probe into the memorials and the report revealed expenses of Rs 5,919 crore on parks and memorials built in Lucknow, Noida and Greater Noida.

Of this, over Rs 400 crore was spent on purchase of stones alone. A CAG report, presented in the UP assembly in 2014 had mentioned a huge scam in the construction of the memorials built on 750 acres of land.

The matter, listed for final adjudication on April 2, worries the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for two reasons -- one that the judicial reprimand could impact the party’s prospects in the runup to the Lok Sabha polls and prompt the opposition, specially the BJP, to yet again call her ‘Daulat and not Dalit-ke-beti’. Second, it could burn a massive hole in her purse.

There are 152 statues of elephants in the Ambedkar Park in Lucknow and 56 in a park in Noida. The cost of one statue of an elephant is estimated to be around Rs 50 lakh. Apart from using public money, Mayawati is also accused of wrongdoing in awarding contracts for the memorials.

The public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court demanding an end to the use of public money for political gains alleges a large chunk of budget of several state government departments, including culture, was routed for the purpose.

The petitioner, Advocate Ravikant, said while this was brazen use of public money to further political interests while in power, it also was in contravention of various rules of the Election Commission, which, in the runup to the 2012 assembly elections, got the elephant statues covered with polythene sheets.

Church revokes transfer orders of four Kerala nuns Ko ttayam , F e b 9 (IANS): Four Kerala nuns, who protested last year demanding rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s arrest, and were handed transfer orders, got relief on Saturday when the church authorities cancelled transfer orders and allowed them to continue, here at the convent, as long as the case was in court.

“We have received a letter from the new Bishop of Jalandhar stating all the transferred nuns can remain at the Kuruvilangad convent, till the case is over,” said Sister Anupama.

The news of revocation of transfer orders was read out by Sister Anupama, one of the four nuns, at a public meeting organised near here, to protest against the manner in which they (the nuns) were being hounded.

The ‘protest’ meeting saw good participation from a cross section of the society. But trouble broke out when five people, believed to be sympathisers of Bishop Franco, created a flutter at the venue.

The five protesters were quickly taken into custody and removed from the venue.

Last month, the four nuns, who are presently attached to the Kuruvilangad convent, were transferred to four different places in the country.

Death toll in Uttarakhand, Gujjar quota stir throws rail BJP’s gang of three is trying to UP ‘hooch’ tragedy rises to 70 traffic out of gear in Rajasthan topple the K’taka govt: Congress Ha r i d wa r / S a h a ranpur, Feb 9 (AGENCIES): The death toll in the hooch tragedy that hit two adjoining districts in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh has risen to 70 with more people dying of the spurious liquor they drank at a Haridwar village, officials said Saturday.

The viscera examination on 11 more bodies is yet to be conducted to find out if these too were alcoholrelated deaths.

Twenty-four of the victims died in Balupur and its neighbouring villages in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district, state’s Additional Director General (Law and Order) Ashok Kumar said.

At least 46 others, who had come home to the adjoining Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh after drinking the spurious liquor in Balupur on Thursday night, are also dead. Uttar Pradesh officials said 35 of the Saharanpur deaths took place in the district itself. Eleven other victims, who were referred from Saharanpur for medical treatment in Meerut, died at a hospital there. In Uttarakhand, about

A villager showing a packet of ‘Hooch Pouch’ at Magrahat in West Bengal, India.

20 more people are still under treatment.

Most of the victims had consumed the liquor Thursday evening after the `tehravin’, the 13th day of mourning ritual, following a relative’s death in Balupur, officials said.

Uttar Pradesh police, however, added that a Saharanpur district resident may have brought 30 pouches of the same liquor from Uttarakhand for sale back home.

This may have led to more casualties, official said, but the investigation into this is still on.

Both states have suspended administrative and police officials for alleged negligence and ordered

Raj Thackeray marries off 500 tribal couples in mass wedding Palghar, Feb 9 (IANS): A fortnight after his son Amit’s marriage with fashion designer Mitali, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray arranged a mass wedding of 500 tribal couples, here on Saturday.

Raj even performed the token ‘kanyadaan’ of one girl and later handed over the marriage certificate to the excited couple.

The mass wedding was held at a public ground in Boisar town. 25 priests were in attendance along with 25,000 invitees, including the couples’ families.

Thackeray and his wife Sharmila arrived in a helicopter to attend the mass marriage.

“While the grooms were gifted the wedding attire, brides were given a colourful Maharashtrian

wedding sari and a one gram gold mangalsutra with black beads. Each couple had a separate ‘havan-kund’,” MNS Palghar President Kundan Sankhe told IANS. Later, amid wedding music played in the background, couples were gifted a set of utensils and other basic household articles to enable them start their married life with ease.

The couples sought blessings of Thackerays and other guests before sitting down to enjoy the wedding feast.

“This was Maharashtra’s biggest mass wedding for tribal youth and was performed on a grand scale to make it memorable for the couples and their families,” said Pravin Patil, a local social activist and editor of ‘Gramin Mahasatta’.

probes. They have also announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed.

Earlier, Saharanpur district magistrate Alok Pandey said people from Nangal and adjoining villages in his district had started falling ill when they returned home from Balupur on Thursday night. Many of the Saharanpur victims were not immediately admitted to hospital as the area was hit by rain and a hailstorm, he said.

Up to late Friday night, 16 people had died in Haridwar and 18 more in Saharanpur.

By Saturday afternoon, the combined death too had risen to 70.

New Delhi, Feb 9 (AGENCIES): Five trains have been cancelled today and one diverted in Kota division of West Central Railway zone due to the reservation movement by the Gujjar community in Rajasthan on Friday, ANI reported.

The Gujjar Sangharsh Samiti (GSS) , spearheading the agitation said that the Congress government had come to power with their support and must now fulfil their demand or face the consequences Gujjars began blocking the tracks on the DelhiMumbai rail route in Rajasthan as they revived an agitation for five per cent reservation in state jobs and educational institutions following a .Mahapanchayat called by the GSS. Soon after, the GSS members went to the Malarna Dungar railway station near Sawai Madhopur and blocked the railway tracks. GSS leader Kirori Singh Bainsla said: “We want five per cent reservation for our community, the way the Centre has given 10 per cent to the economically backward classes.

The government did not respond to our demand, neither did anyone come to talk to us, so we were forced to take this step.”

“We have good CM and a good PM. We want that they listen to the demands of Gujjar community. It isn’t an uphill task for them to provide reservation,” asked protesters sitting on railway track in Maksudanpura of Sawai Madhopur, ANI said.

Gujjars are demanding 5% reservation under the special backward classes (SBC) category in education and jobs. After a similar agitation in 2007 and 2008, the state government gave them this quota but the bills were later stayed by the Rajasthan high court.

Railway officials confirmed that routes of several trains were changed due to the ongoing agitation.

A total of 25 trains have either been partially cancelled or their routes were diverted since Friday.

Agra Fort train has been cancelled, Mathura-Sawai Madhupur passenger train, Shatabdi Express and Ratlam Mathura Memu have been partially cancelled.

New Delhi, Feb 9 (AGENCIES): The Congress on Saturday accused the ‘BJP’s gang of three’ -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party chief Amit Shah and senior leader BS Yeddyurappa -- of trying to ‘topple a democratically elected government in Karnataka’. “BJP’s gang of three is trying to topple the Karnataka government. This gang of PM Modi, Amit Shah and Yeddyurappa is using the Karnataka governor as a puppet to topple the elected government of the state” Congress’s Randeep Singh Surjewala said in New Delhi.

On Friday, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy had accused the BJP of trying to topple the state government as he released two audio clips purportedly of opposition leader BS Yeddyurappa trying to allegedly bribe JD(S) legislator Naganagouda Kandkur with Rs 25 crore and a promise of a ministerial berth.

The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit BS Yeddyurappa, on his part, dismissed the audio clips as “fake” and

Randeep Singh Surjewala (File) “a concocted story”.

HD Kumaraswamy released the clips at a hurriedly called press conference and claimed Yeddyurappa called Naganagouda’s son Sharangouda Kandkur early on Friday attempting to entice his father, who is an MLA from Gurmitkal.

The clips feature conversations allegedly between BS Yeddyurappa and Sharangouda Kandkur. The other was allegedly between Sharangouda and Pritam Gowda, the BJP MLA from Hassan. Kumaraswamy also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah, saying the opposition’s campaign,

termed “Operation Lotus”, was being carried out with their permission. “Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do all this?” he asked.

The ruling coalition partners Congress and JD(S) have been accusing the BJP of trying to topple their nine-month-old government with various offers, including bribe in cash and ministerial berths, a charge the opposition party has rejected. Yeddyurappa told reporters in the state capital that Kumaraswamy had “concocted” the story to hide his failures and inability to keep the JD(S) and Congress flock together.

Rafale allegations won’t harm BJP in elections: Goyal BJP promise jobs ahead Mumbai, Feb 9 (PTI): The Opposition’s “baseless” allegations about the Rafale fighter jet deal will not affect the BJP’s poll prospects, Union minister Piyush Goyal said here Saturday. He was speaking to the media after the party launched “Bharat ke mann ki baat, Modi ke saath”, a month-long exercise to seek people’s suggestions to help it prepare its manifesto.

Asked if the Rafale issue, which the Congress has been raising consistently, alleging corruption, will impact the BJP in coming Lok Sabha polls, Goyal replied in the negative.

“We have been going around the country and nobody has ever raised this issue and nobody has ever worried about it, because there is complete trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The people of India trust Modi,” Goyal said.

Piyush Goyal (File) “Absolutely baseless” allegations were being made, he said, adding, “These insinuations have no basis at all. So, I don’t think this is an issue in the elections.”

The party is happy that a “non-issue” like Rafale “kept the Opposition busy while the BJP focuses on development and reaches out to the people”, the Union minister said. Asked whether there would be simultaneous Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly polls, Goyal indicated that

it was unlikely. There has to be a consensus among all the parties for conducting simultaneous polls across the country, as proposed by prime minister Narendra Modi, and “it (the concept) could not be applied selectively”, he said.

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar were also present on the occasion.

On state Congress chief Ashok Chavan’s statement that they would like the newly-appointed Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra to campaign in Maharashtra, Goyal said the BJP “welcomes” it, and every party should put its “best foot forward”. “Now it is accepted that their party president and leader (Rahul Gandhi) has failed. So they must make efforts (to win polls). They should find someone else if she too

fails,” he said. “It is unfortunate for the country that dynastic politics has reached a level where they do not have any leader beyond the family,” he added.

On NCP supremo Sharad Pawar hinting that he may once again fight a Lok Sabha election (after announcing some years ago that he was retiring from electoral politics), Goyal said, “We welcome it...so that we get one more opportunity to defeat him from one more seat.” Asked about Twitter CEO and its top officials declining to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on IT which had summoned them over the issue of safeguarding citizens’ rights on social media platforms, Goyal said it was for the Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker to decide the course of action, and not for the government.

of elections in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday assured several welfare measures in Odisha, including permanent land records, jobs to youths and pucca houses, if it is voted to power in the forthcoming elections.

“We will fulfil the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if BJP is voted to power in Odisha.

We assure that every poor across the country will get the permanent land record and pucca house by 2022,” said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pradhan was addressing the party’s “Pratisruti Samabesh” here.

He said the BJP will also provide other necessary facilities like drinking water, toilets, electricity and LPG connections to people in Odisha, and targeted the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led Odisha government for fail-

ing to do so in their last 19years tenure. The BJD in its 2014 election manifesto had promised to provide pucca houses to all poor people.

But it has failed to fulfil the promise, he said.

He also pointed out that while 20 lakh people in the state don’t have land records, about 30 lakh people have no houses yet. The BJP has has lined up several Central leaders to campaign in the state ahead to the General and Assembly elections.

The BJP President Amit Shah will be addressing a party meeting at Sambalpur on February 15. Union Home Ministers Rajnath Singh, Giriraj Singh and Manoj Sinha, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be visiting several parts of the state under the campaign “Parivartan Samabesh”, which will continue till March.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 64 Dimapur, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019

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Way ahead

hen Rabindranath Tagore penned his famous poem of freedom with the words “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, where knowledge is free. Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls;”it hasn’t stopped inspiring. The words continue to resonate across India and even in remote Nagaland. In the recent past, the topic of truth famine and fear psychosis that continues to plague Naga society, has echoed deeply. In this regard, there is need to remind the Biblical assurance in the following: “ For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.(2 Tim. 1:7). In a state where more than 85% live in villages and still struggling to make ends meet, it is necessary to include such concerns into the domain for a change that encompasses moral, material and spiritual aspects. Having prided itself as the largest and most influential institution, the church has fallen much behind. Society wants to see as it has heard enough. Not seeing is because of lack of moral courage and that’s why it is silent on many issues. The culture and ethos can never thrive in the silence of the grave. Yet contemporary culture seems to promote a dreadful silence. Silence can sometimes be eloquent. Conversations consist not only in what is said but what is not said- the cold silence, the disapproving silence, the appreciative silence, the reverent silence, the baffled silence. Society is hurting and the environment exudes a fissiparous uncertainty which could prove disastrous in the near future. Social bond is being removed and replaced by tribal hegemony.

Structural stability embraces the mutually reinforcing goals of social peace, respect for the rule of law and human rights, and social and economic development. People parrot the word “freedom” cheaply but without realising how much it can mean and do.

Freedom without love results in tyranny as it becomes a counterfeit freedom which seeks to manipulate and dominate under its name. Standing up for what is right and what is true irrespective of the race or community of the other, will be testimony of the genuineness of Christian faith and also the bond of Christian love that helps bind various people together. Unfortunately, a culture of bullying has made society live under a cloud. This in turn spreads uncertainty and promotes organised, flourishing anarchy to dominate. A distrustful society has nurtured a monstrous society where depredations are rife between offenders and victims, between the powerful and weak and the rich and poor.

Seeking to dominate has turned society upside down.

Dominating people are abusive people. Only animals, the lowliest of God’s creations live in domination of one another. Conversations consist not only in what is said but what is not said. Wrongs that are not righted or not corrected happen again, when moral cowardice sets in, it prevents people to think and repent. If there are societies and communities throughout the world that understand and accept realities, it is a measure of their mental and spiritual progress to maturity. This should be supported by dynamic and representative political structures, including accountable security systems capable of managing change and resolving disputes. It is from there on that politicians and leaders of society see how they can address the realities and apply their wisdom to see the road ahead.

DailyDevotion Are You Exhausted Spiritually?

The everlasting God…neither faints nor is weary.

—Isaiah 40:28 Exhaustion means that our vital energies are completely worn out and spent. Spiritual exhaustion is never the result of sin, but of service. Whether or not you experience exhaustion will depend on where you get your supplies. Jesus said to Peter, “Feed My sheep,” but He gave him nothing with which to feed them (John 21:17). The process of being made broken bread and poured-out wine means that youhave to be the nourishment for other people’s souls until they learn to feed on God. They must drain you completely— to the very last drop. But be careful to replenish your supply, or you will quickly be utterly exhausted. Until others learn to draw on the life of the Lord Jesus directly, they will have to draw on His life through you. You must literally be their source of supply, until they learn to take their nourishment from God. We owe it to God to be our best for His lambs and sheep, as well as for Him. Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been serving God? If so, then renew and rekindle your desires and affections.

Examine your reasons for service. Is your source based on your own understanding or is it grounded on the redemption of Jesus Christ? Continually look back to the foundation of your love and affection and remember where your Source of power lies. You have no right to complain, “O Lord, I am so exhausted.”

He saved and sanctified you to exhaust you. Be exhausted for God, but remember that He is your supply. “All my springs are in you” (Psalm 87:7).

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Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. ~ Carl Jung

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Post-mortem

How our roads The ‘future’ of this country is in distress remind us of the Bible O “S n the 7th of February, the distressed youths of this nation reclaimed the streets of New Delhi under the banner ‘Young India Adhikar March’. The march was significant because it created a common and inclusive platform to raise individual concerns adding a flavor of diversity, and second, it was a wakeup call to the sleeping (drunk with power) and blind leaders that the youths are no longer willing to act as mute spectators and will reassert their right of democratic dissent, especially with the elections around the corner.

However, the larger picture that pans out of this march was that the ‘future’ of this country feels threatened within their state and by the center owing to their inefficacies. Terming the youths of this nation as synonymous to the future has become a clichéd term, which has somehow lost its essence regrettably because it has been overused by political leaders and many others. Called as the ‘future’ but without future.

As India prepares to brace the huge alteration in demographic dividend where it is estimated that by 2020, the median age of India will be merely 28 years, the question arises, how prepared are we to reap the benefits of it?.

The positive take away of this impending alteration if effectively utilized is that India has the opportunity to secure better economic growth since it will have larger working force

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t the advent of the millennium, while serving as an underling in the Prog section of Doordarshan Kohima, I came across a television documentary entitled ‘Little Drops’ produced for Doordarshan by Metevinuo Sakhrie, one of the most creative and adept mass media communicators among the Nagas.

The documentary dwelt on the contribution of all smallscale Naga entrepreneurs whose contribution to the socio-economic development of the state was as indispensable as little drops of water to the formation of the eternal oceans. I was so impressed by the over-all quality of the documentary that I had the confidence to later aver (a tad pompously, perhaps!) in a NE Zonal DD meeting in Dibrugarh that Nagas had the potential to be second to none in many trades including production of television programmes and that we did not need baby-sitters. I was provoked to make that statement by a condescending (almost hypocritical, even contemptuous) remark by a DD bigwig from the national capital that producers from the North-East needed more guidance as they were just starting while their counterparts in the mainland had gone a long way. That Godsent remark opened up the vent to release my pent-up resentment, yes, resentment by giving a piece of my mind for the benefit of those who harbour ill-informed, misconceived and presumptuous notions about the Nagas.

Call it Naga headhunter’s mentality, if you will, but I mumbled ‘take that’ before the customary ‘thank you’ at the end of my presentation!

Meanwhile, I felt vindicated and suitably proud when several Naga television producers subsequently went on to bag coveted awards in prestigious national-level festival-cum-competitions.

1. Writers/expositors“Writers shape the future” as iterated recently by the undisputed master of politics, Dr. S.C. Jamir. Here, I beg to present a list of four writers/expositors who have been injecting Little Drops of wisdom, truth and courage into the ailing Naga system. a) Niketu Iralu- Fortune favoured me to be part of the audience savouring the discourse of this gem of a Naga on a few occasions.

Besides, I had read some

earning more, saving more and consequently drive a gradual shift towards a society with larger middle-class families.

But lo! the reality. These are just pleasant dreams since we are all headed towards a foreseeable chaotic future. Not a demographic dividend reward but a demographic dividend disaster.

While the government should be busy framing policies to reap the benefits of the demographic dividend by investing on human capital (education, healthcare and so on), creating more employment opportunities, promote gender equality, nourish and prepare the so-called future of India, not surprisingly we see that they are more interested in building more cow shelters and buying ambulances for the same, imposing moral policing, serving diktats on what should be deemed as ‘clean and unclean’ food, privatize education so that they avoid the burden of securing free and compulsory education and the list goes on. As it is, the illiteracy rate in India is already low, when the fortunately literate and educated citizens plead for the creation of employment opportunities, we are asked to sell ‘chai and pakodas’. Let me tell you, the government is clearly using a double standard language here, while fast foods are being deemed unhealthy and discouraged, pakodas which are equally loaded with high calories (depending on what

of his writings in the local papers earlier which was undiluted mind fresheners of the highest quality. Pity his writings in the local dailies is hard to come by nowadays. I have a nagging suspicion that it is not only a symptom of the spirit being willing but the flesh weak. A thoroughly composed and consciencetickling writer and speaker, how we wish there are a few more Niketus in our midst! b) Khekiye K. SemaNot all the people all the times may agree with all of his views or, rather, how he airs his views. But generally, I applaud his no-nonsense, devil-may-care way of putting people and issues in their respective slots. Gratefully, after an apparent sabbatical for a while, there has been a near-bonanza of Khekiyeism beginning from his ‘Naga Christmas Greetings! Keep it up, Senior! c) Kahuto Chishi SemaThankfully, at least one more sharp-shooter who minces no words in calling people and matters exactly what they are. He obviously has a vast reservoir of knowledge and an admirable command over the white man’s tongue. May his tribe multiply by leaps and bounds! d) Kaka D. Iralu- Every piece bearing the name of this full-blooded Naga is an absorbing read. Rain or shine, I must read his writings because he occasionally reminds me of my Naganess! A bit of unsolicited advice, though. I hear you are no theological novice but stand cautioned-in all probality, you may find yourself in the dock sooner than later accused of being the cause of unemployment of our teeming theologians!

As such, be on the safe side and concentrate on the cause of safeguarding the inalienable cause of Naga struggle for defending our birthright.

Besides, keep your encyclopaedia on Naga national politics open as every Naga needs to read and be aware of the authentic history of the Naga.

Because of space constraints I have been grossly unfair by only naming a few out of many Naga writers, accomplished and upcoming, who can give their counterparts beyond the Naga borders a run for their money.

2. Contractor- I frequently commute on the stretch of NH 29 between Merhülietsa junction and TCP gate in Kohima and the quality of the ongoing road

variety we prepare) are being promoted. It’s not like pakodas being sold by an engineer or a Ph.D. degree holder will have lesser calories, is it?.

Amidst the loud cheering by the protesters, there were a few groups of unemployed Naga students and job aspirants who took the courage to voice their dissent on the streets of New Delhi, to remind the government of Nagaland that their future is equally bleak reaffirming the reality that awaits them at home. The demand for advertising 68 vacant assistant professor and librarians posts, to break the cycle of backdoor appointments and corruption were a synchronistic theme that their placards read. Some of which said ‘Don’t be shy, please advertise the 68 posts’, ‘MISSING. 68 asst.profs & librarians’, ‘corrupt appointment nalage’, and ‘I deserve a fair chance’. I would like to reiterate what the placards read and request the government not to shy away from advertising the 68 posts because we the Nagas tend to be demure only for all the wrong reasons. As it is, job opportunities are ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ in our state, the present state of affairs forces us to question, why do we have to spend so much on education when we are not given free and fair-medium of competition at all.

The real picture of India is right before us; the employment rate published by the

National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) showed that the unemployment rate in 2017-18 was the highest since 1972-73 at 6.1%. And if I remember it correct, someone during his 2014 general election campaign requested the country to make him the ‘chowkidar’ while promising to revamp the economy of India and promote employment opportunities by creating 25 crore job over the span of 10 years, indeed, he was right, millions of Indian citizens are now holding ‘jobless job’. On the contrary, while those holding jobs are being forced to shed their jobs, thanks to their ingenious policies. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy asserted the same when they reported that 11 million jobs were lost in 2018.

But why would the government care? They are still in denial mode. NSSO reports for them are just unverified misinformation that does not hold valid grounds for argument.

And I hope this denial will serve as a strong basis on which the youths of the nation deny and reject any government that has the least concern for them when they walk up to the voting booth this year and decide how the so-called future of the country wants their future to be shaped. Until then, I think the ‘future’ of this country is and will be in distress, but not for long, not for long.

Chibenthung Yanthan, Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Little drops

construction works vouches for the acclaimed reputation of Vilelie Khamo for whom quality of work and public well-being take precedence over material profit. Equally renowned as a philanthropist, this admirable contractor had been raining Little Drops of selfless public service and succour which calls for government recognition and people’s gratitude. Salute!

3. Family/Clan- Naga Landowners everywhere will do well by taking a leaf out of the book of the Belho Family/Clan who promptly donated the area of land required for re-alignment of the highway following a major landslide in the outskirt of the Capital City despite the fact that a major business godown of the family stood dangerously close to the proposed re-aligned road.

The family/clan could easily have made instant crores if they had invoked the partially off-quoted Art. 371 (A) but they did not. If this is not exemplary public service, what is ? The Belhos are no gold-diggers, I know. How worthy to be emulated!

4. NGO-ACAUT, the courageous campaigners Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation has been rendering yeoman’s service to the Naga Society by employing Little Drops of courage and pressure in quest of an unshackled and accountable dispensation. By the way, are you hibernating?

5. The Church- Jesus knew Peter would falter and err, yet He chose the Rock to be the foundation of His Church. Peter (the Church) has further been invested with the authority of binding or loosening within the ecclesiastical domain. In other words, the Church is a divine institution under the custodianship of the clergy who are prone to falter and err as human beings exposed to the machinations of Satan.

Thus, inspite of certain failings and taints, the church commands the highest respect and loyalty of believers as it shepherds its flocks to the pasture of rightness .Yes, the Church has been the perennial source of Little Drops of virtue in a vicious world. . Pray we for a more participative, contributive and non-decadent Church in the pursuit of an upright social order.

6. Politicians- Politicians will be squarely blamed if some species of flowers go extinct in the near future!

For, they are the ubiquitous, if ephemeral, depositories of bouquets of the literal kind. But, let us admit it, the general public including chamchas, wannabe movers and shakers and self-styled, petty kingmakers almost never think of felicitating their leaders with bouquets of the figurative kind even when they deserve it, albeit rarely. I may be one of the odd men out but I believe in commending positivity.

Accordingly, here are three of the several politicians who, in my book, have been feeding Little Drops of freshness to the political ocean of amnesia, insincerity and incompetence. a) The constituentsfriendly, refreshingly simple and reportedly easy-to-approach Neikeisalie Kire has surely made a difference.

Despite being a 35+ year resident of the area which is a part of the constituency he has been representing for three consecutive terms now, I have only met and chatted with him once by chance- in a humble home at the grassroots. Apart from that, I know he came over to our home to personally share our grief over a personal loss but to my rue, I missed thanking him in person as I was attending to some chores elsewhere.

Then, when he was a minister during the previous assembly tenure, a neighbour of ours once told me that he had never seen him in the colony. I suggested that he could look for the minister on such occasions and places as wedding celebrations, bereaved homes etc. at the lower class level. Another neighbour was surprised that he happened to espy someone resembling the minister chatting with some others in a spot on the way between Kohima and Dimapur but was unsure if it was actually the minister himself, as he did not see any security escorts or morethan two vehicles, that too facing different directions. Very typical , I thought. That is Nicky for you! b) He had been a respected and noted member of our neighbourhood since childhood till marriage but I doubt if we will recognise each other now-Tongpang Ozukum. Prompted by curiosity, I have been keeping track of his performance as a minister and my impression is that he is doing quite well particularly in the sincerity aspect.

ee, here is water. What doth hinder me from being baptized?” So asked the Ethiopian. Driving on our highways, should you preach and some decide to get baptized, then tarry not but baptize them on the very minute, the very spot - Alas, our roads have baptism points everywhere! No wonder, the other day someone called our roads baptism road! The march to Canaan, we learn, turned 40 days’ journey into 40 years? Well, our roads do just that - for our sins! Exodus road?

Could these be the roads that the great prophet took to lead a sinning generation? The road, I’m not sure; but the sin, 100% sure!

Should the envious brothers be out and Joseph come to visit - why, they won’t need no pit here they can straight throw him into that forever pothole hard by near Green Park! Did Jesus tell us to follow the narrow path? Our pothole-chewed roads are narrow indeed, couldn’t get narrower! But this is the wrong ‘narrow’, Sir. Absalom, the traitor wannabe king was caught on a tree branch trying to escape. Trees far and between here but surely he would have tripped into that famous hole we see everyday at Burma Camp i.e. before he reaches Assam and zooms to glory.

Absalom holes are well positioned throughout this stretch, no traitor can reach Assam and disappear.

Then comes the stubborn Pharaoh. We read locusts blinded the very sun in his kingdom once upon a time - surely it must have resembled the dust here.

But pray it’s the stubbornness we are more worried here in Nagaland. How about remembering that disobedient prophet who slept while the boat rocked - that is nothing. We have learned to snore when the cars rock 90 degrees. But he was saved and we might not...at this rate! ‘Look before you leap’ so the proverb goes - The wise king probably meant this for the road at Eros lane!

Where are all the men who vowed to take care of our roads?

They are all with us here at Aaron’s golden calf!

How our roads do remind us of so many events in the Bible, our Christianity! God have mercy on our souls!

Rain Vakha, Seitheke Basa, Dimapur

A person intent to stay afloat in the sewer-fed, obnoxious and murky whirlpool called electoral politics will find it impossible to be a saint, but sincerity of purpose with the determination to deliver the goods is the basic criterion for judging a leader and the young minister is scoring high on this.

To make a good leader one needs exposure and experience in the field of man-management in different situations and on various issues from the grass-roots up. It is regretful it some people publicity disparage and rebuke him for having been a student leader all the way from the bottom to the top.

You may be a novice at the top echelon of electoral politics, but don’t be unduly ruffled by the gutter-level antics of some people who obviously need to learn rudimentary lessons on decency and respect to equals, but instead keep on being the source of Little Drops of freshness, sincerity and humility in the nuisatingly polluted political melieu, Son! c) Temjen Imna Along Longkumer- This will be outright outrage for a few bigots and exploiters of religions sentiments, a recreational read for the clergy and rational Christians and certainly a minor setback for political detractors including in- house rivals but I go by performance expected of leaders in different fields.

I barely know T.I.A.

Longkumer, yet judging by newspaper reports and inputs from discerning and unbiased observers, he is a front-running performer in the Naga political and social horizon.

Just reason with me-which other minister secured three major colleges for the state within months of becoming a minister? Which ‘antiChristian’ extended state scholarships to Christian theological students for the first time? Who is credited for obtaining additional crores to pay students their entitled but long-pending scholarships the purse of which allegedly disappeared into thin air earlier? How many wealthy individuals utilised their personal riches to help ameliorate public suffering and inadequacies in communities and villages beyond their political constituencies?

There are other instances but the above suffices for me to safely say that this obviously misunderstood leader has been providing Little Drops of Succor for the Naga Aam admi and positive trends in public service.

Close circles blessed to be not cursed with jaundiced minds assert that Temjen Imna Along Longkumer is a well-meaning and humble individual and a steadfast, practising and contented Christian. Hearken, Ye social media enthusiasts, rumourfed gossip medium activists and political ill-wishers, Repent. For, near is the Kingdom of truth!

K.T. Imchen, Merhulietsa Kohima.

Reader’s Post

Commemorating 168th anniversary of Battle of 1851 Sir,

Since time immemorial the Nagas have been a free nation. Whenever their sovereignty and independence were threatened, they fought to defend it, as can be seen in the battle of 1851 between the Kikrüma villagers and British-led forces. This battle was fought on the 11th of February – 168 years ago to the day. The battle of Kikrüma was fought well before the first massive Indian uprising against colonial rule, which ensued in 1857. Therefore, any reference that is made to the Nagas and its political history should engage with the Battle of Kikrüma. This battle, after all, was fought when Nagas were still free and independent, while subsequent and other significant political developments such as the formation of the Naga Club, its memorandum to the Simon Commission, and the Naga plebiscite took place after the Nagas and their land were forcibly occupied by the British and Indians respectively.

K. Puroh, (kuhupoyopuroh@gnail.com)

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

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Training for referral judges held in Kohima

Dharmender Rana and AA Nandgaonkar with the judicial officer of Nagaland, officials and staff of the NSLSA during the training program.

of India.

Dharmender Rana introduced the mediation training by citing to the preamble to the Constitution of India where it is seen that securing justice to all citizens is the primary goal of the nation.

With the three crore cases pending in the country, it will take another 300 years to dispose of all of them with the present

Jubilee Tower, free drinking water booth in Dmu

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He added that this should be example for all the citizens to follow.

The prog ram was chaired by DLST golden jubilee planning board convenor K Temjen Jamir and later, a dedicatory prayer was said by Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) pastor, reverend I. Wati.

The Jubilee Tower has three analogue clock faces and their mechanism is satellite auto-synchronization enabled. This means that should the clock stop for any reason, it will auto-

matically show the correct time when restarted.

E a r l i e r, Tov i h o t o Ayemi inaugurated a newly repaired Westyard-Kalibari road. In his speech, he acknowledged the initiatives taken up by the DMC and colony members and hoped that the newly inaugurated road would benefit the state.

Metsubu, in response to their request, assured residents that GS Road would be repaired soon.

President, Marwari Community & Jain Community, OM Prakash Jain, also spoke at the inaugural

event.

The program there was chaired by administrator, DMC, Moa Sangtam, who delivered the welcome address mentioned that the road was constructed under the supervision of Er. Badal Bhadra, and that road the construction began on May, 2018 and was completed on January, 2019, with an estimated length of 840 metres and width of 8.7 metres, average.

The road will be taken care of by the Dimapur Bongs, under the DMC’s aegis.

Anti-CAB: More organizations back state-wide bandh (From p-1) Talking to Nagaland Post over phone, MDGBA official said the bandh will be held through the active support and cooperation from all the civil societies of Mokokchung.

Meanwhile, students appearing exams will be exempted, pre-engaged programs like weddings etc. media, magistrate on duty, medical personnel, police and paramilitary will also be exempted from the purview of the bandh. For further information, secretary of the district GB Association Along Jamir can be contacted on 7005207249, it added.

CPO: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has also extended its support to state-wide bandh on February 11. In a press release, CPO general secretary Veduvo Rhakho stated that the organisation will out rightly and vehemently oppose the Bill.

“It is only a political expression of RSS hidden agenda to turn India into full fledged Hindu nation and to determinately turn North East into Hindu immigrant dumping ground,” Rhakho stated. In this connection, CPO has appealed to all citizens to extend their support for the success of the bandh.

justice delivery system in India, he said.

The need of the hour is to resort to mediation processes, for which Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which provides flexibility, saves valuable time and money and avoid the stress of lengthy trials, is eminently desirable.

He further explained various methods of dispute resolution such as arbitra-

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Truck Owners & Drivers of Assam Sand Suppliers have resolved that the suppliers would only pay tax to NSCN (I-M) and four groups in NNPGs (NSCN-U, NSCN-R, NSCN-K and FGN) and not to pay extra money collected by Sand Union Dimapur.

In a press release, supplier Nito Sumi said this was resolved at a joint meeting on February 9, 2019 held at Lahorijan Sunday market, Delai Road, where they discussed at length the taxation on sand-laden trucks particularly at Delai gate and New Field gate.

According to Sumi, the tax imposed by groups on sand laden truck per trip (lorry Challan) include NSCN (I-M) Rs.500, NSCN (U) Rs.500, NSCN (R) Rs.300, NSCN (K) Rs.400, FGN Rs. 300 and union Rs.400. Gate

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol called upon students to not study merely for the sake of studying but work towards definite goals and pursue them religiously.

Adding that though it may sound clichéd, he advised students to work hard, warning them that competition was only bound to intensify as their lives progressed.

The deputy commissioner, in his address as the chief guest at the 26th Freshers’ Social & Annual Day at SD Jain Girls’ College (SDJGC) on Saturday, also highlighted some alarming figures of unemployment of the educated in the state.

Zehol revealed, as per Pass: NSCN (I-M) Rs.300, the latest data from the NSCN (U) Rs.300, NSCN state government as of (R) Rs.200 and NSCN (K) May 31, 2018, the number Rs.200. of educated unemployed in It was also resolved that the suppliers would directly deal with the concern authority in the future. In this regard, the (From p-1) suppliers requested the Temjen Toy further NNPGs to consider their said that the concern and request.

Meanwhile, accord- apprehension of all Naga ing to Sumi, the Karbi civil society organizations Anglong Sand and Stone over the Bill is shared by Mahaldar and Supplier the government and that it Association (KASSMSA) president Detward Bey has informed that the association has stopped collecting Rs.3000 per trip w.e.f Feb- DIMAPUR: Salesian Colruary 6, 2019. Also, as re- lege of Higher Education quested by Karbi Anglong (SCHE) English departand Dimapur Transporter ment conducted a seminar Association (KADTA) to on “Expression as Repreroll back the sand price sentation in English Literathat was hiked by Rs.10 ture”, on February 8.

Dr. (Fr.) T.C. Joseph per cft on July 1, 2018, the KASSMSA has agreed SDB, principal of Bosco to the request and fixed College of Teacher Educathe previous rate of Rs.22 tion, Dimapur presented a keynote address. per cft.

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the state stands at 12,022 matriculate students, 12, 117 pre-university students, 20,652 graduates, 5,206 post graduates and 1383 others who have other or additional forms of formal education.

Zehol further revealed that despite job saturation, there were currently over 27,241 aspirants for various jobs via competitive exams. “The figures are high.

These numbers are to tell you that how intense competition has become. We now live in a very competitive Naga society,” Zehol reiterated.

He also urged students to make a pledge to contribute to society at different levels. The DC also appreciated the Jain community for their commitment and lauded them for their yeoman services to society.

After the deputy commissioner, advisor, S D Jain Girls’ College, Anil Jain presented a brief introduc-

tion and felicitated dignitaries. SWC president, Likupu I Chophimi delivered a welcome speech; a speech on behalf of the freshers was delivered by Akheli Achumi; Kishore Kashliwal, principal of S D Jain Girls’ College, KC Rout also gave speeches; Sunita Kumari led a Ganesh vandana; and a vote of thanks was offered by joint secretary of the college management committee; Bhagchand Sethi.

Other highlights included: flag hoisting by Om Prakash Sethi, release of the annual magazine by the chief guest, lighting of lamp, mangalacharan, dance by Reeme Deb, slam poetry by Sumpi Sarkar, Manipuri dance by Sanatombi and group, song

by Imsubenla, and remix dance by Limanaro and Vdina. The compere for the formal session was assistant cultural and literary secretary, Lika Chophy.

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In this regard, a consultative meeting was also convened in Dimapur on January 31 where several resolutions were adopted to take all possible steps

to protect and safeguard the rights of the people of Nagaland. The chief secretary also expressed deep regret that the invitation to NGBF and CNTC was missed out initially which was rectified later.

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(From p-1) Accordingly, they said eight administrative GB units and tribal representatives held a meeting on December 1, 2018 and directed the office bearers to conduct election/ selection of new office bearers on or before January 31, 2019. Subsequently, they said a meeting was held on January 10, 2019 and notification was issued for election/selection to be held on January 22, 2019. As such, they said a new team of office bearers was conducted peacefully on that day in the presence of Nagaland GB Federation as observers.

Therefore, they said split in the DDGBA did not arise as they were part and parcel of DDGBA.

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DIMAPUR: St John College Dimapur (SJCD) organized a Literary & Cultural day on February 8, displaying cultural attires and performances and solo, duet, essay writing, painting, debate and quiz competitions.

The college, in a press release stated that professor Janetius, principal of the college, exhorted the students asking them to identify and invest in their talents which, he said, would give them a chance to grow in self confidence and develop maturity.

The program was compered by Streamlet Bathari, assistant professor, department of English and Arenkala, B.A. 4th semester.

Toshi Imchen, pastor St. John College offered the invocation. Vote of thanks was proposed by Aosangla, cultural secretary and benediction was pronounced by Rezulongbi, EU president.

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DIMAPUR: A one-day training program for referral judges was held under the aegis of Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC), Supreme Court of India in collaboration with the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) at Hotel De Oriental Grand, Kohima on February 9.

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tion, conciliation, mediation and Lok Adalats.

AA Nandgaonkar, showed guidelines for referral judges and the check list on various process of mediation, to the judicial officers. According to him, the role of a referral judge is of great significance in court-referred mediation and success of mediation process will depend on the proper selection and reference of suitable cases by referral judges.

Earlier, Mezivolu T Therieh, NSLSA member secretary delivered the welcome address and thanked the MCPC for the one day training, a first of its kind in the State.

In this training, 18 in-service judicial officers of Nagaland, received training under the MCPCs structured curriculum of “Mediation Training for Referral Judges”.

The release stated that mediation is not uncommon in Naga society and is indirectly practiced in all decision making and resolutions of conflicts by village elders and village councils members.

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MUMBAI, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): Country’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves has again crossed the $400 billion-mark after a period of around five months.”Reserves crossing the $400 billion-mark after 5 months is an indication that RBI is building up the reserves. It seems they are buying US dollars to augment reserves,” Anindya Baner jee, Deputy Vice President for Currency and Interest Rates with Kotak Securities, told IANS. “Till recently, the RBI was engaged in defending

the rupee and arresting the currency’s fall.”

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s weekly statistical supplement released on Friday, the reserves rose $2.06 billion during the week ended February 1.

The overall forex reserves increased to $400.24 billion from $398.17 billion reported for the week ended January 25.

Country’s forex reserves comprise Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs), gold reser ves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)

and India’s position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

On a weekly basis, FCAs, the largest component of the forex reserves, edged higher by $1.28 billion to $373.43 billion during the week ended February 1.

Besides the US dollar, FCAs consist of 20-30 per cent of other major global currencies.

The RBI’s weekly data showed that the value of the country’s gold reserves rose by $764.9 million to $22.68 billion.

Plea against de-registration... Rahul declares CAB...

(From p-1) EC said it would be open to a person to give up a membership of a party at any point of time. “This would mean that such a member can join another party or re-enter the earlier party, subject of course, to the conditions that may be specified by the party concerned regarding membership,” it stated.

In the absence of evidence to show that the members in question were also members of NPF, EC said that the commission does not see any basis to accept the contention about false affidavits.

With regard to allegations that government officials were also part of the respondent party (NDPP), EC asserted that this cannot be a ground for cancellation of registration.

“If at all, such allegation could be a matter of departmental action against the official, if their conduct violates service rule,” it added.

In view of the “factual and legal position brought out”, the commission held that the case for cancellation of registration of NDPP is not made out. Consequently, other reliefs for cancellation of recognition also does not survive, said EC, adding that the complaint is dismissed. Meanwhile, it was learnt that the matter would now be taken up to a Higher Court by the complainant.

However, Loucü could not be contacted till the time of filing this report.

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(From p-1) “21 years of negotiation without solution is unreasonable. This position has pushed our people to pay taxes to 11governments,” he said. Besides lack of investment and development, Therie highlighted that unemployment was a major concern, which has driven youth in search of jobs outside the state.

“This has taken an unexpected toll on our youth with many stories ending in sadness,” he added.

Therie said the party leaders unanimously demanded for restoration of special category state status in view of bottle neck connectivity and continued internal disturbances.

The leaders from NE also urged that NEC and DoNER ministry be given autonomy in the Central government making them full fledged departments.

In view of opposition to CAB by regional political parties and the for the coming Lok Sabha polls, Therie said re-alignment with likeminded political parties was also suggested in line with the strategy to bring all like-minded political parties, groups and societies to fight the communal BJP.

RBI rate cut, FII inflows boost equity indices MUMBAI, FEB 9 (IANS): The easing of monetary policy, combined with healthy foreign fund inflows, boosted investors’ sentiments to lift the key equity indices around 1 per cent during the last trading week.

Additionally, positive vibes from announcements like the farm package and enhancement of tax rebate limit, made in the interim Budget, and some healthy quarterly results gave the upward thrust to the market. However, a sharp sell-off towards the end of the week triggered by stock-specific volatility and rupee depreciation capped the gains. Consequently, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 289.79 points, 0.8 per cent, over the week to end at 36,546.48 points.

The broader NSE Nifty50 finished at 10,943.60, up 1 per cent or 112.65 points from its previous week’s close.

In a surprise move that could bring down home and auto loans, the RBI went the whole hog by not only lowering its key lending rate by 25 basis

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when it shared the excessive cost of sterilisation so that the central bank balance sheet remains strong and reserves get added.

“There is merit in keeping at least the central bank’s balance sheet strong if the government’s fiscal balance sheet is weak,” Reddy said.

The government expects Rs 28,000 crore as interim from the RBI and the finance minister recently said he expected another about an equal amount from past reserves as well.

In 2015, the government decided that the RBI holds more reserves than required and the entire money, therefore, should be transferred. The chief economic adviser had already advocated that the excess money should be used to recpaitalise banks.

“There is no doubt that in the ultimate analysis, the

points (bps) to 6.25 per cent, but also turned accommodative, changing its monetary policy stance from “calibrated tightening” to “neutral”, even as industry hailed the decision.

A policy rate cut would lead to lower interest rates for loan seekers and hence lift demand in the market. “RBI’s monetary policy was in line with expectation with a change in stance to neutral, but rate cut was a surprise,” said Geojit Financial Services’ Head of Research Vinod Nair. “Benign inflation outlook and possibility of further ease in key rates will help to revive credit growth which is positive Okusa Automobiles Pvt Limited distributed road safety pamphlets and put up a for rate sensitive stocks,” Nair road safety banner on Saturday, at Nyamo Lotha road junction, in observance of said. D.K. Aggarwal, Chairman the National Road Safety Week. (NP) and Managing Director, SMC Investments and Advisors said: BRICKS KATS COLLECTION AIRLINE JOBS WEDDING DRESSES “Investors too looked worried FOR SALE Indigo Airport Staff interview about a broadening global eco- Tutorial Graduates Limited 1. Purana Bazaar Area at Rs. 9 Upto 50% Off per Brick nomic slowdown, with sentiment Seats CrewLink 8414834389 (Old Stock) (Including Delivery) not helped by the absence of any 8794272433 2. Kohima at Rs. 11.50 per Brick Starts at Rs. 5000/positive signs for a resolution in (Including Delivery) the US-China trade row despite a New Arrivals in store now For more details contact : surprise reduction in key interest 8974879718 / 8787501224 8131926483 rates by the RBI.” DP-1137

to reply to the Budget debate in Parliament will depend on when his doctors allow him to leave. “It depends on my treatment here, which is all over. I am on the recovery course. It’s when my doctors allow me to go back. As of present, as I understand, Piyush Goyal will be replying (to the Budget debate in Parliament),” he said.

The Budget session of Parliament ends on February 13, and debate on the Interim Budget has been taken up in the Lok Sabha. Jaitley, 66, had last month flown to New York for the treatment after being reportedly diagnosed with soft tissue cancer which required surgery.

This was his first overseas visit after he underwent renal transplant surgery on May 14, 2018, at AIIMS.

government as the owner has a claim over the reserves, but the way it exercises gives signals to the market and influences public opinion,” he said. There is also the issue of “constitutional propriety” of using the reserves directly to fund capital of the banks instead of crediting it to Consolidated Fund of India.

The proposal to invoke Section 7 of the RBI Act, which is used by the government to direct the RBI what to do, was an “unprecedented move”, which, in many ways, raised “fundamental questions on governance,” Reddy said.

The invocation of the Act “virtually meant that the channels of normal communication for reaching agreed position between government and governor RBI had broken down”, and which ultimately culminated in Urjit Patel’s resignation from the post of RBI governor.

The Centre’s demands of relaxing prompt corrective action rules for banks dilutes “both the autonomy and accountability of RBI”, Reddy said. Reddy was also against government’s demand to dilute Basel III norms, which are perceived to be more stringent in India than the global norms.

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Jaitley, who was the Finance Minister before a medical procedure led to the charge being temporarily taken away from him, missed presenting the sixth and final Budget of the Narendra Modi government before the general elections.

In his absence, the charge of the ministry was given to Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

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GENEVA, FEB 9 (IANS): The UN refugee agency has called on Bangladeshi authorities “to continue to allow” into the country people fleeing ongoing violence in Myanmar amid the deteriorating security situation there.

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) issued the statement on Friday amid its concern about the humanitarian impact of continuing violence in southern Chin State and Rakhine State in Myanmar, bdnews24.com reported.

UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic in Geneva said it was aware of reports of escalating violence and a deteriorating security situation in Myanmar’s states.

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Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27 & 28. I look forward to seeing Chairman Kim & advancing the cause of peace!” The US State Department said the special US envoy for North Korea will meet again with Pyongyang officials ahead of the Trump-Kim talks -- hours after he returned to Seoul from talks in the North on the summit’s agenda.

In a statement, the State Department said talks during Stephen Biegun’s three-day trip explored Trump and Kim’s “commitments of complete denuclearization, transforming US-DPRK relations and building a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.” Biegun landed at Osan US Air Base late Friday, foreign ministry

spokesman Noh Kyu-duk told AFP. The State Department confirmed Biegun agreed to meet his North Korean counterpart Kim Hyok Chol again before the leaders’ talks.

North Korea has yet to provide any official confirmation of the summit and Kim Jong Un appeared to make no mention of it during a meeting earlier with the top brass of the Korean People’s Army.

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CARACAS, FEB 9 (IANS): Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro slammed the European Union (EU)backed International Contact Group on Venezuela, but said he would be prepared to meet its representatives, while self-proclaimed interim head of state Juan Guaido said his supporters were ready to create a humanitarian corridor if the incumbent blocks international aid.

“I’m ready and willing to receive any envoy from the contact group,” Maduro told a press conference on Friday at the presidential palace, though he rejected the “partisan, ideological” lens through which its members view the oil-rich nation, reports Efe news.

The contact group, which seeks a solution to Venezuela’s political and economic crisis through dialogue and new presidential elections, includes Germany, the UK, Spain and France, and a handful of Latin American countries such as Uruguay, Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Mexico participated at the group’s inaugural meeting on Thursday in Montevideo, but did not sign a statement calling for new presidential elections in Venezuela. Leftist-led Bolivia also refused to support snap presidential elections in Venezuela. The US, Canada, numerous Latin American countries and

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the major European powers all consider Maduro’s May 2018 re-election victory to be tainted by fraud and have recognised Guaido, the speaker of the oppositioncontrolled National Assembly, as Interim President.

Guaido, speaking on Friday at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, said that if Maduro continues to prevent the entry of a shipment of humanitarian aid from the neighbouring Colombia, the opposition would mobilise to create a corridor so the assistance could reach Venezuelans in need.

His pledge followed comments by the US Ambassador to Colombia urging the Venezuelan military to allow the aid to enter the country. Venezuelan armed forces officers and troops have the opportunity to participate in a humanitarian campaign that would help alleviate severe problems in their country, which is suffering from widespread

shortages of food and medicine and hyperinflation, Kevin Whitaker said in the Colombian border city of Cucuta.

Maduro has thus far used the military to block the aid from entering Venezuela, denying that the country is suffering a humanitarian crisis and saying the delivery of the shipments would be a prelude to a US-led military intervention.

US President Donald Trump has imposed severe sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and was the first recognise Guaido as Interim President within hours of his January 23 proclamation.

Trump said last month that “all options are on the table” in dealing with Maduro.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador reiterated on Friday that the only path to a solution of the crisis in Venezuela is dialogue between the government and opposition.

Thailand princess bid for PM scuttled Pakistan govt rejects Sharifs’ pleas BANGKOK, FEB 9 (AFP): Thai Princess Ubolratana’s unprecedented attempt to become the country’s next prime minister was abruptly nixed Saturday after her party agreed to comply with a command from the king opposing the plan.

The party’s announcement effectively blocking Ubolratana’s candidacy came after an extraordinary rebuke by her brother King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and removes a hurdle for the ruling junta to hold onto power after the March 24 vote -- the first since a 2014 coup.

The Thai Raksa Chart party, affiliated with the powerful Shinawatra political clan, had announced the princess as their candidate Friday morning.

The move rattled the status quo and threatened the ambitions of the generals who have controlled Thailand since they toppled the administration of Yingluck Shinawatra almost five years ago.

But the Thai king torpedoed his sister’s bid in a sharply worded statement the same day that said bringing senior royal family members into politics

This picture taken on March 24, 2010 shows Thai Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya

was against tradition and “highly inappropriate”.

Thai Raksa Chart responded swiftly, cancelling a campaign event Saturday and issuing a statement saying it “complies with the royal command”.

Thailand has some of the most severe lese majeste laws in the world and the king’s word is seldom challenged.

Royalist Thais and celebrities praised the intervention on social media after the order, writing “long live the king”.

Others expressed unhappiness with groups such as Thai Raksa Chart linked to Yingluck and her brother Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup.

An activist who called himself Champ 1984 said he was “disappointed” with

China ‘firmly opposes’ PM Modi’s Arunachal Pradesh visit

BEIJING, FEB 9 (PTI): China on Saturday “firmly opposed” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that it has never recognised the sensitive border state and the Indian leadership should refrain from any action that may “complicate the boundary question”.

Prime Minister Modi Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects in Ar unachal Pradesh worth over Rs 4,000 crore and said his government was giving a lot of importance to improve connectivity in the border state.

Modi said his government was giving importance to improve the highway, railway, airway and power situation in Arunachal Pradesh, which was neglected by the previous governments.

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ADDIS ABABA, FEB 9 (IANS): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres here on Saturday called for more coordinated efforts to fight climate change.

“The inter national community needs more political will to undertake climate change mitigation, adaptation and climate finance activities,” Guterres was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

“We are losing the race for climate change, which could be a disaster for Africa and the world. Africa will pay even higher price because of the dramatic impact in the continent even though Africa doesn’t contribute much to the warming of the planet,” the UN chief told a press conference on the sidelines of the 32nd ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU).

Guterres said the UN was undertaking activities to raise awareness of the international community to do more in addressing challenges of climate change, despite inadequate attention given to the threat.

The UN chief also praised African countries for hosting fellow African refugees despite limited domestic resources. On Friday, the AU said Africa was home to over one third of the global population of displaced people.

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istry of External Affairs reacted sharply to China’s remarks, saying the state of Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral and inalienable part” of India.

“Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other parts of India. This consistent position has been conveyed to the Chinese side on several occasions,” the MEA spokesperson said in a statement.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying in response to a question on Modi’s visit said, “China’s position on the China-India boundary question is consistent and clear-cut. The Chinese government has never recognised the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ and is firmly opposed to the Indian leader’s visit to the East Section of the China-India boundary.”

“China urges the Indian side to bear in mind the common interests of the two countries, respect the interests and concerns of the Chinese side, cherish the momentum of improvement in bilateral relations, and refrain from any action that may lead to the escalation of disputes or complicate the boundary question,” she said in her reaction posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website.

China claims the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet. India and China have so far held 21 rounds of talks to resolve the border dispute.

The India-China border dispute covers 3,488-kmlong Line of Actual Control (LAC). China routinely objects to Indian leaders visiting Arunachal Pradesh to highlight its stand.

the idea of a pro-democracy party enlisting a royal family member and would now vote for a different party.

Analysts say the events of the past day will help the military to consolidate power and tilt the odds in favour of junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha. Prayut is standing as premier for the Phalang Pracharat party, a group aligned with the regime.

The military has “gained the upper hand”, said professor Anusorn Unno from Thammasat University, adding that it is poised to perform well in the vote.

E ve n b e f o r e T h a i Raksa Chart’s reversal, many warned the palace statement had ended the princess’ chances.

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proval invalidates her candidacy,” said Puangthong Pawakapan, professor of political science at Chulalongkorn University.

An Election Commission official said it is reviewing all candidate applications and will finish the process this week, though few expect it to divert from the royal order.

Historian Chris Baker said that while he could not predict what would happen next, the language in the palace statement was strong and “very firm”.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and has not had a royal run for frontline office since 1932.

The 67-year-old princess has yet to address the rebuke head on.

She thanked supporters Saturday on her widely followed Instagram account, saying vaguely that she wanted Thailand to “move forward”.

The king did not criticise the princess directly and seemed to focus blame on political party members who brought her on board.

Both Yingluck and Thaksin live in self-exile to avoid charges which they say are politically motivated.

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ISLAMABAD, FEB 9 (IANS): Pakistan’s Interior Ministry on Saturday rejected pleas of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar seeking removal of their names from the Exit Control List (ECL).

In October last year, Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law had separately written letters to the ministry stating that Rule 2 of Exit From Pakistan Rules 2010 did not apply to them as they “were not involved in corruption, misuse of authority, terrorism or any conspiracy”

and thus their names should be removed from ECL. According to the News International, all the three were informed about the rejection of their applications. The report cited anti-corruption body’s sources as saying that now all the three had no other option but to approach the court for the sake of removing their names from ECL. The decision to place the names of the former Premier, his daughter and sonin-law was taken during the first federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 20, 2018.

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WASHINGTON, FEB 9 (AFP): US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet for a second much-anticipated summit in Hanoi, as preparations kick into high gear for the peace talks.

Trump announced the exact location on Twitter -only the country, Vietnam, was previously known -- for the follow-on to the leaders’ summit in Singapore last year as he hailed “very productive” preparatory talks between diplomats from the two countries.

“My representatives have just left North Korea after a very productive meeting and an agreed upon time and date for the second Summit with Kim Jong Un,” Trump said.

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Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Saturday.

Attention will focus on whether the US team have offered to lift some economic sanctions in return for Pyongyang taking concrete steps toward denuclearization.

Discussions on declaring an end to the 1950-53 Korean War could also have been on the table, with Biegun last week saying Trump was “ready to end this war.” The three-year conflict ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty, leaving the two Koreas still technically at war, with the US keeping 28,500 troops in the South.

The US envoy was also likely to have discussed with his counterpart protocol and security matters for the upcoming Trump-Kim summit.

At their landmark summit in Singapore last year, the mercurial US and North Korean leaders produced a vaguely worded document in which Kim pledged to work towards “the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

But progress has since stalled, with the two sides disagreeing over what that means.

Experts say tangible progress on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons will be needed for the second summit if it is to avoid being dismissed as “reality TV.”

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Public auction will be held on “as is where is basis” for School vehicle Mahindra Scorpio at 1200 hrs on 11 Mar 19. Tender forms with instructions may be obtained from the School Office from 9 AM - 2 PM on any working day between 11 Feb 19 – 09 Mar 19 on cash payment of Rs 1000/-. Tender bid docs are also available on the school Website sainikschoolpunglwa.nic.in For Details Contact – 03839-262004/262002 DC-176

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merican Christian metal heavyweights and one of the most respected gospel rock bands in the world, Whitecross, is set to perform in Dimapur.

Propelling themselves onto the global stage with hits such as, In The Kingdom, Simple Man, No Second Chances, Attention Please, Whitecross’ songs were a blend of heavy, soft, melodic along with a memorable tunes.

Scheduled to perform on April 12 at Agri Expo, Dimapur, this would be the first time the American legends will be lining-up for a full concert in India.

Although their songs are challenging for most musicians, Simple Man and In The Kingdom, were songs Nagas loved to perform, be it concerts, Sunday service or crusades.

Formed in the year 1985 in Illinois, US, by lead vocalist Scott Wenzel and guitarist Rex Caroll, Whitecross have three Dove Awards, one of the most reputed awards for gospel music, to their credit.

They released their first music in 1987 and their most recent album titled ‘Nineteen Eighty Seven’

Whitecross line-up (L-R) Rex Carroll, Peter Stenlund, Benny Ramos and Michael Feighan.

was released in 2005 and even after 33 years of the band’s formation, Whitecross doesn’t seem to be slowing down as they have roped in new members for their upcoming concert.

For the Dimapur concert, the band will be led by Rex Carroll, undisputedly one of the most accomplished guitarists in a gospel band. Besides being the lead

guitarist for Whitecross, Rex also played with Fierce Heart, King James and the Rex Carroll Band.

Peter Stenlund will replace the original vocalist Scott and will also accompany on the second guitar while Benny Ramos will play the bass and keyboards and Rex’s bandmate in King James Michael Feighan will be on the drums and vocals

as well. So far Whitecross has released a total of 11 albums and 7 compilations which includes-Whitecross (1987), Love on the Line (EP) (1988), Hammer & Nail (1988), Triumphant Return (1989), In the Kingdom (1991), High Gear (1992), Nineteen Eighty Seven (2005), Unveiled (1994), Equilibrium (1995), Flytrap (1996), Unveiled

(re-issue) (2005). While their compilations are-At Their Best (1991), To the Limit (1993) By Demand (1995), One More Encore (1998), Mega 3 Collection (2005), The Very Best of Whitecross (2006), Their Classic Hits (2009).

Apart from being known for their loud music, Whitecross stands out among the gospel music world because of their outstanding lyrics which is firmly based on the Bible which made them all the more appealing to the Christians, one among many is the song ‘No Second Chances’ which is based on the parable of ‘The Rich Man and Lazarus’, in Luke 16.

The Dimapur leg of the concert will be organized by ‘In The Kingdom Group’ which comprises of people from varied professions with Nagaland Bamboo Timber Unit as the official sponsor.

Organizers disclosed that the sole purpose of the concert was to revive the Christian ethics among the modern day youths through meaningful gospel music.

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Oreo accompanied the film's director to its red carpet premiere.

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reo the raccoon, the real-life model for Guardians of the Galaxy character Rocket, has died aged 10.

The news was announced on the comic book superhero team’s Facebook page.

“Oreo passed away in the early hours of this morning after a very short illness,” it reads. “Many thanks to our wonderful vets for their compassion and care.”

Rocket the raccoon was voiced by Bradley Cooper in the 2014 film and its 2017 sequel.

Oreo died after a short illness early on Thursday morning, the Facebook post says.

“You have been an amazing ambassador for raccoons everywhere,” it reads. “You were perfect.”

Oreo accompanied the film’s director, James Gunn to the Guardians of the Galaxy premiere.

Disney fired Gunn as director of the planned third Guardians film over offensive social media posts - but the cast backed him and he is reportedly working on another superhero film script.

The character Rocket first appeared in a 1976 Marvel comic book, and was named after The Beatles song Rocky Raccoon.

Cooper also voiced the role in the Avengers: Infinity War film and its upcoming sequel, Avengers: Endgame.

Actor Sean Gunn brother of James - provided the motion capture performance for the character, while Rocket’s physical characteristics in the films are based on Oreo’s. Tributes poured in for the raccoon on social media.

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NASA seeks industry help for human lunar landers James Cameron opens up about making of ‘Titanic’

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discuss human lunar landers,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine wrote in an op-ed at news site OZY. com on Friday.

The US space agency is planning to test new human-class landers on the moon, beginning 2024, with the goal of sending a crew to it 2028.

Through multi-phased lunar exploration partnerships, NASA is asking American companies to study the best approach to

landing astronauts on the moon and start the development as quickly as possible with current and future anticipated technologies.

“Building on our model in low-Earth orbit, we’ll expand our partnerships with industry and other nations to explore the moon and advance our missions to farther destinations such as Mars, with America leading the way,” Bridenstine said in a statement.

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itanic” produced so many iconic scenes and lines, but there was one particularly memorable moment in the 1997 blockbuster that star Leonardo DiCaprio wasn’t thrilled about.

In a new interview with BBC’s “Movies That Made Me,” James Cameron opens up about DiCaprio’s memorable “I’m the king of the world,” line, which the director went on to shout in

cringing fashion at the 1998 Oscars.

“The way he sells it, yes. Apparently, that’s the difference between myself and Leonardo, he was able to sell the line,” Cameron teases, referencing the backlash he got for quoting his own film while accepting the Oscar.

The real story is that this wasn’t the original line

that was set for the scene when DiCaprio’s Jack and his pal, Fabrizio (Danny Nucci), are at the bow of the Titanic cruise liner.

“It was made up on the spot. I was in a crane basket, and we were losing the light.

I had tried this and we had tried that, tried this line and that line and it was just coming up snake eyes,” Cameron reveals. “And I said, ‘Alright, I’ve got one for you. Just say, ‘I’m the king of the world,’ and just spread your arms out wide and just be in the

moment and just love it and just celebrate it and love it.’

And he goes, ‘What?’”

Cameron conveys that DiCaprio wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the improvised line, noting, “I’m getting this over the walkie talkie. ‘I’m the king of the world,’ just say, ‘I’m the king of the world,’ but you’ve got to sell it!’ And he goes, ‘What?!’ I said, ‘Just sell it.’”

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ith its eyes set on returning humans to the moon, NASA is inviting US-based companies to help design and develop lunar landers, reusable systems for astronauts to land on the earth’s natural satellite.

“We want to get started as quickly as possible.

We are inviting industry and other potential partners to meet with us next week at NASA headquarters to

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Members of AMAM along with officials representing RTO Mokokchung pose for the lens after conducting the campaign today.

MOKOKCHUNG, FEB 9 (NPN): Members of Adventure and Motorsports Association Mokokchung (AMAM) Saturday observed Road Safety Week 2019 in collaboration with Regional Transport Office (RTO) Mokokchung. The members observed the day distributing car stickers and giving awareness to motorist at various locations of the town.

Around 1000 stickers

were distributed to all the vehicles passing through the various points manned by the volunteers. The officials representing RTO Mokokchung was led by B. Chekum Chang Road Safety Enforcement and others while about 20 members from AMAM took part in the event today.

Road safety week is a national event aimed at raising public awareness about traffic rules and ultimately to reduce casualties due to road accidents

Dhoni’s presence crucial for India at WC: Yuvraj

Therefore, to make people more aware of the traffic rules and to persuade them to follow rules while on road; the Road Safety Week is observed annually.

India look to clinch first-ever T20 series in NZ

H a m i lt o n, F e b 9 (IANS): The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will be aiming to become the first side to win a T20 International series in New Zealand when the two sides clash in the final match here on Sunday. It has been a season of records for the Men in Blue who won its first Test and bilateral ODI series in Australia followed by the biggest one-day series win in New Zealand. The T20 series is now locked at 1-1 with the hosts winning the first one convincingly and India returning the favour in style in the last game.

India had a nightmare in the same venue during the fourth ODI where they were skittled out for 92 in the wake of some quality swing bowling from Trent Boult.

India are expected to remain unchanged from the first two games.

In the first T20, Kiwis’ Tim Seifert gave the Indian bowlers a hard time but they came back strongly in the

second tie. Krunal Pandya has once again punched above his weight with some gritty performances in the two games.

Khaleel Ahmed also took wickets and would look to fire again on Sunday. Skipper Rohit led with the bat in the game and became the world’s top run-getter in T20 Internationals. India’s middleorder has also shown solidity with the experience of M.S. Dhoni and the exuberance of Rishabh Pant combining well as was evident in Auckland.

For the hosts, they would look to draw inspiration from

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We the memories of Late Bipul Goswami would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood with us and supported us spiritually, physically and financially at the sad demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and on : 06/01/1956 every one individually but it Born Died on : 05/02/2019 is our humble prayer that our Almighty God continues to shower His rich blessings upon your lives abundantly.

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FUNERAL SERVICE Funeral service of late Kiyelho H Yepthomi, Chairman Concern Citizen Forum Zunheboto will be held on February 11, 2019 at 9 a.m at Hev’s Farm, Laghilato Zunheboto.

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From Loving Son, Wife And Family Members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The family of Late Mrs. Toshili, wife of Late Vikhato Zhimomi of Nihokhu Village wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during our time of bereavement.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, relatives, neighbours and all well wishers who paid visitations during her prolonged illness, and at the time of her demise; provided us moral and physical support.

We further thank the people of Nihokhu Village for constantly standing by us in our time of dire need.

To all those that helped in various ways, your contributions made our loss more bearable. It is impossible for us to thank everyone individually but we hope that you will accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

May God bless you all richly for blessing us.

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MUMBAI, FEB 9 (IANS): Veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s guidance will be crucial to India’s chances at the ODI World Cup this year.

“I think Mahi (Dhoni) has a great cricketing brain.

As a wicket-keeper, you are in the best position to monitor the game and he has done that fantastically over the years. He has been a great captain. (He’s) with the young players and guiding Virat (Kohli) all the time,” Yuvraj was quoted as saying by icc-cricket. com.

“I feel his presence is very important in the decision-making. He had a fantastic tournament in Australia, and it is good to see him hit the ball they way he used to do. I wish him all the best,” he said.

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket, winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the inaugural World Twenty20 in 2007.

Apart from his skills with the bat and as keeping gloves, Dhoni is also valued in the Indian team due to his ability to guide bowlers in crucial situations.

He has been facing criticism from some quarters recently due to his slow scoring rate. Dhoni, however, replied to his critics string of excellent performances during the limited-overs series in Australia and New Zealand.

Yuvraj also praised rookie batsman Shubman Gill who recently made his international debut during the One-day International (ODI) series in New Zealand. “I was excited to see him (Shubman) play for India,” he said.

“It is amazing, how he has improved so much. He came back from the (India) A tour, scored lot of runs in the domestic cricket, straightaway got an opportunity.”

their first game and bat better.

Skipper Kane Williamson has endured a lean patch by his standards and veteran Ross Taylor has also blown hot and cold during the last three weeks.

Squads India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, M.S. Dhoni, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Siraj.

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"The Life Of The Dead Is Placed In The Memory Of The Living"

Late HANGCHING We thought of you today but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

All we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which we will never part God has you in His arms, we have you in our heart.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren & dear ones.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all our well-wishers and loved ones who stood by us physically, spiritually, morally and financially during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our father Late N. Itovi Kinny, Head G.B. Zaphumi on 21st January 2019.

This is our earnest prayer to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly for all your good gestures you have shown and comforted us at the time of grief and sorrow.

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Its been a year since you left us for heavenly abode, But we miss you and will always be in our hearts From wife and family members

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Her soft smiling face, her cheerful pleasant ways, A heart that won so many.

A life made beautiful by kind gentle deeds and a forgiving heart.

She was one of the rare ones so effortlessly herself; and the world loved her for it.

A woman of courage, integrity and dignity. Selfless n trustworthy.” Proverbs -31

All her life she waited and watched over us prayfully;

In winter by the window, In summer by the gate.

Today she must be watching over us yet again in prayers; Watching from heaven’s window, Leaning from heaven’s gate.

For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace; you’ve earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts; we’ll eternally keep.

A special word of thanks to the many friends, neighbours, and well-wishers who supported and encouraged us at this difficult time of grief. Your presence and your kind contributions made our loss bearable. We are unable to thank each and everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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Chennaiyin beat BFC 2-1 in ISL

Jeje Lalpekhlua celebrates after scoring a goal during the ISL match against Bengaluru FC at Marina Arena, Chennai on Saturday.

CHENNAI, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): League leaders Bengaluru were handed a jolt as they succumbed to a 1-2 defeat against defending champions Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Marina Arena/ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

Jeje Lalpekhlua (32’) scored an ISL goal after 330 days and Gregory Nelson (42’) doubled the Super Machan’s lead in the first half. Sunil Chhetri (57’) halved the deficit in the second half.

Jeje captained Chennaiyin in only his seventh start of the season and Chris Herd made his full debut.

Carles Cuadrat opted for five changes with the likes

of Albert Serran, Dimas Delgado and Udanta Singh were all rested from the matchday squad. Miku was reunited with Sunil Chhetri up top while new signing Luisma Villa was seen on Indian shores for the very first time.

Luisma and Miku combined well in the first half hour as the Venezuelan had two sniffs on goal, both of which he missed. Zotea Ralte was forced out of the game early after former teammate Miku stamped on his ankle. That pushed Chris Herd into the defence and Anirudh Thapa’s introduction helped the hosts going forward. Two minutes after the half-hour mark, Harmanjot Khabra failed to

track Raphael Augusto’s run on the counter and laid the ball for CK Vineeth on the edge of the box. The on-loan striker from Kerala Blasters squared the ball, one which Nishu Kumar failed to intercept, and an opportune Jeje slammed the ball home after it took a deflection off Gurpreet’s gloves and the inside of the crossbar.

Thereafter, Chennaiyin had a spring in their step in all their forays into the Bengaluru final third and that paid off in style. Vineeth fed an overlapping Laldinliana Renthlei who sent in a pinpoint cross towards the far side. Nelson rose over an unassuming Rino Anto and headed home into the bottom corner.

Luisma’s ISL debut was cut short as Cuadrat sent in Kean Lewis to shuffle things up after the break.

Bengaluru showed a hint of urgency and a goal did come through Sunil Chhetri, who equalled Iain Hume’s goals tally of 28 in the ISL, just one behind all-time topscorer Ferran Corominas.

It was a sustained bit of pressure from the visitors that yielded a goal. Khabra passed to Xisco who played a cross into space. Chhetri was played onside by Herd and he timed his run to perfection diving and headed the ball home past a hapless Karanjit Singh.

Chennaiyin committed men back to protect their lead for the rest of their game, absorbing the pressure from Miku and Chhetri. However, the only attempt on goal remained a 30-yarded from Khabra that sailed above the bar.

Cuadrat throwed in youngsters Edmund Lalrindika and Ajay Chhetri towards the fag end of the game, the latter making his senior professional debut.

However, both got booked, mirroring their side’s frustration as they dropped points in consecutive games.

With three rounds remaining, bottom-placed Chennaiyin FC got upto eight points, while Bengaluru remained on 31 points, failing to open up a sevenpoint lead at the top of the table.

Ghy set to host senior badminton Nationals

G U WA H AT I , F E B 9 (IANS): Top Indian shuttlers will descend upon Guwahati as the Assamese city is set to welcome the 83rd Senior National Badminton Championships 2018-19, starting on Tuesday.

This is the first time the prestigious Nationals is returning to the northeast, since Guwahati last hosted it in 2010 and is in tune with the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) tireless attempts to spread the sport to every corner of the country.

The badminton extravaganza will kick start with the 74th Inter State-Zonals, scheduled for on Sunday and Monday. It will be followed by the individual competition from Tuesday, the draw of which will be conducted on Monday.

The top 8 players, ranked below 50 in the BWF World Rankings in both men’s and women’s singles, will start directly from the pre-quarterfinals on completion of the Super Draw on Thursday.

In doubles, the top 4 teams within the top 50 will be placed in the quarterfinals. The singles draw will have 16 seeds, while the maximum number of seeds in the doubles section will be eight.

Defending champion Saina Nehwal and last edition’s runner-up PV Sindhu will be the biggest attractions on the women’s side.

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I-League: Churchill Brothers, Mohun Bagan play out 1-1 draw VASCO GOA, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): Panaji Churchill Brothers and Mohun Bagan played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Goa. Aser Dipanda’s 39thminute strike pulled the visitors ahead but Anthony Wolfe (78’) restored parity for the hosts in the second half.

Churchill Brothers coach Petr Gigiu made t h r e e c h a n ge s t o h i s side that lost 3-2 against Shillong Lajong. Khalid Aucho returned from injury alongside Nenad Novakovik to replace Rowilson Rodrigues and Nicholas Fernandes while Vigneshwaran Baskaran stepped in for James Kithan in between the sticks.

On the other hand, Mohun Bagan’s Khalid Jamil rang in four changes.

In came Mehtab Hossain, Bikramjit Singh, Abinash Ruidas and Amey Ranawade in place of Shilton D’Silva, Lalchhawnkima, Azharuddin Mallick and Arijit Bagui.

The visitors had an early opportunity as Baskaran blocked Dipanda’s shot from close range but the ball fell to Norde who shot wide in the third minute.

For the hosts, Hussein Eldor got closest to scoring a goal in the 17th minute when his free-kick had goal-

Players of Churchill Bros (in red) and Mohun Bagan in action during the 90th match of the I-League football tournament, in Vasco Goa, Saturday. (PTI)

keeper Shilton Paul beaten but the framework came to his rescue and the ball rattled off the woodwork.

The hosts were then jolted by two quick injuries to Richard Costa and Eldor before a defensive lapse by the latter’s replacement in Rowilson handed Bagan the opener. Dipanda was at hand to take advantage and slot the ball past Baskaran after the ball was headed towards him by Henry Kisekka.

Wayne Vaz put in a

timely intervention to prevent Norde from receiving a cross from Dipanda from the right in the 53rd minute while Plaza was outfoxed by by Bikramjit Singh and Eze Kingsley at the edge of the Bagan box a few minutes later.

Just as Mohun Bagan looked like they would seal a win, Eze Kingsley fouled Anthony Wolfe inside the box and the Trinidadian striker converted from 12 yards in the 78th minute to rescue a point for his side.

Atletico Madrid coach praises Modric Man Utd beats Fulham; move into PL’s top 4

Luka Modric

MADRID, FEB 9 (IANS): Atletico Madrid’s head coach Diego Simeone has praised Real Madrid and its Croatia midfielder Luka Modric ahead of a La Liga derby game that pits the bitter cross-town rivals against each other.

Simeone made these remarks during a press conference ahead of their Saturday’s home game that will see both teams fight for the second spot in Spain’s top tier league standings, which Atletico currently holds with a two-point lead over its powerhouse rival, reports Efe. “Modric is still the most decisive player at Real Madrid,” Simeone said on Friday, stressing the

improvement Madrid has made since the arrival of his fellow Argentinian coach Santiago Solari.

Halfway through the first half of the season, Madrid was at a lowly ninth spot in La Liga’s table after their heavy 1-5 defeat to Barcelona that cost then coach Julen Lopetegui his post.

But under Solari, Madrid has worked its way back into the top five and is now third with 42 points, but it trails leader Barcelona by eight points after 22 matches into the season.

Simeone also stressed the de pth Madrid has gained under Solari, with players such as forward Vinicius of Brazil and Spanish

winger Lucas Vazquez, who opened the scoring during Madrid’s 1-1 draw against nemesis Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal also referred to as a Clasico.

The good state of form that France forward Karim Benzema has been experiencing did not go unnoticed

by Simeone, who said the French international has been going through a “fantastic moment”.

Benzema found the back of the net three times over the most recent two league games - scoring twice in Madrid’s 4-2 win over Espanyol and opening the scoring in their 3-0 win over Alaves, while he assisted on their lone goal in the 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Atletico could face one of its former players, should Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois play. He joined Madrid after a fouryear spell at the cross-town rival. “Courtois is a great goalkeeper and when he was with us, he did a really good job and now he has been experiencing a good moment as he has proved at all the teams he has been in,” Simeone said.

LONDON, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): Manchester United moved into the Premier League’s top four by beating Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, with Paul Pogba scoring two more goals to continue his resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Pogba gave United the lead with a blistering shot from a tight angle in the 14th minute and converted a penalty for the third goal in the 65th, taking his tally to eight goals in his last eight league games under Solskjaer. The Norwegian manager has now steered the club to eight wins in nine league games since taking over from the fired Jose Mourinho in December. United was 11 points from fourth place at the time, but suddenly looks like a real contender for a Champions League spot.

Anthony Martial also scored for United, which moved provisionally into fourth, one point above Chelsea ahead of the London team’s trip to Manchester City on Sunday, while relegation-threatened Fulham remained 19th.

“That’s what we want-

ed since Ole came. We talked about this, we want to be at the top, top four,” Pogba said. “There is still a long way to go but we are there and we want to stay there now.”

Solksjaer took a bit of a risk by making six changes to his team for this game, with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League home game against Paris SaintGermain, and Fulham looked like it would cause the visitors plenty of problems when it created two good early chances.

But Luciano Vietto wasted the first opportunity less than a minute into the game when he fired wide after Andre Schuerrle picked him out with a cross at the far post. Schuerrle himself then fired over the bar from eight yards out three minutes later after Aleksandar Mitrovic couldn’t get his header on target. It was all United after that.

The opening goal came when Martial picked out Pogba’s run into the area and the France midfielder smashed a left-footed shot inside the near post, beating goalkeeper Sergio

Manchester United team celebrates their goal against Fulham

Rico who seemed to expect a cross.

Martial doubled the lead nine minutes later with a solo effort after Mitrovic was caught in possession, streaming forward and shaking off two defenders before slotting a shot inside the far post.

Fulham never looked likely to recover and Pogba removed any doubts about the outcome with a

well-placed spot kick after Maxime Le Marchand bundled into Juan Mata from behind.

“He is playing to his potential,” Solskjaer said about Pogba. “We are trying to make a better team and put players in a position where we can hurt teams. We know Paul, with his physicality, energy and strength, is going to be a problem for anyone. I

speak to him like I speak to the other players. It is about getting the best out of everyone but he is definitely responding to the way we do things now.”

Substitute Alexis Sanchez had a chance to score a fourth when he intercepted a poor header from Le Marchand and came clear through on goal, but Rico made a reflex save with his left hand.

name women’s Gold Cup 2019: India beat Iran 1-0 Headhunters beat Vungotchu; lift 9th LFC Indsquad for ODI

Special guest Zanbemo Ngullie along with WDFA officials and winner of the 9th LFC Headhunters.

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Headhunters beat Vungotchu FC by 4-0 in the finals of the 9th Lotha Football Championship, organized by Wokha District Football Association.

Chingsha and Pete scored two goals each for

Headhunters to be crowned the Champions of the 9th LFC. The winners walked away with a cash award of Rs.1 lakh along with running trophy, medals and certificates. Runner-up received a cash award of

rupees along with trophy, medals and certificates.

Third and forth winners were awarded Rs.30,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively while the four loosing quarter finalists were given Rs.5000 each. Besides these, six individual prizes

were given including cash award of Rs.3000 each, trophies and certificates.

Haotinmang of headhunter was adjudged the Player of the tournament, Chingsha who scored 11 goals was declared the highest scorer of the tournament. Meribemo of Vungotchu FC bagged the Best goal keeper award, while Benri (Vungotchu FC) and Sulanthung (Mt. Morashen) declared the Best Defender and Best Midfielder respectively.

Saronbemo of Forest FC bagged the Best upcoming player award. SP XI got the Best Disciplined team.

The finals match was graced by Urban Development director Zanbemo Ngullie as the special guest, who sponsored all the cash awards for the championship. He also handed the trophies and other awards to the champions of the 9th LFC.

series against Eng

MUMBAI, FEB 9 (PTI): India on Saturday retained the 15-member women’s squad, led by skipper Mithali Raj, that played in the New Zealand series for the upcoming three-match ODI rubber against England starting on February 22 in Mumbai.

“The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has picked the Indian Women’s Cricket team for the three-match Paytm ODI series against England Women,” the BCCI said in a statement. “The three ODIs are a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship and will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.” India had recently won the three-ODI series against New Zealand 2-1.

The Indian board also announced the President’s XI squad that will play a warm-up game ahead of the series on February 18.

BHUBANESHWAR, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): India edged past Iran 1-0 to get their 2019 Gold Cup campaign off to a winning start on Saturday at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.

Iran’s attempts to break down a resilient Indian backline did not bear fruit and a 48th minute Anju Tamang goal was enough for the hosts to start with a win.

Maryam Azmoun’s were intent on passing the ball around right from the off but Aditi Chauhan had very little to do in goal in the opening exchanges between the teams.

While the visitors were restricted to long-range efforts for the entirety of the first half, India went close as early as the second minute. Dangmei Grace intercepted Fatemeh’s pass to her centre-back partner ran straight at the goal.

Players of India(blue) and Islamic republic of Iran(white) during the Hero Gold cup 4-Nation women’s football tournament at Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (PTI)

The Iran goalkeeper Zahra Khajavi pulled off a good one-handed save to parry Grace’s shot away.

An intense battle ensued in midfield as both teams struggled to keep the ball for long periods. Dangmei threatened again in the 30th minute, this time with a deep cross into the box that put the Iran keeper

in a spot of bother as she tracked back to collect the ball. Ratanbala Devi surged in to get to the ball first but failed to beat the last line of defence.

Iran’s influence grew as the half wore on. Zahra Alishah picked out Sara Ghomimarzdashti’s run in behind the defence with a lofted through-ball.

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