February 12, 2017

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State-wide total bandh from February 13

Staff Reporter/Correspondent

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, FEB 11 (NPN): Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) and Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) have called for a total indefinite state-wide bandh starting Monday (February 13). from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The bandh in Dimapur will be enforced by DNYF while in Kohima AYO will enforce the bandh from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Co-convenor JCC Vikhosayi Nyekha told media persons that the bandh from Monday would be enforced on the district administration and police in addition to the ongoing shutdown on all government offices and prohibiting the plying of government registered vehicles. There will be no relaxation whatsoever for those not exempted from the purview of the bandh, and JCC appealed to government employees to bear with the bandh. However, JCC did not mention about imposing restrictions on train and air services in Dimapur.

The following would however be exempted from the purview of the bandh-paramilitary forces, invitees

to weddings on production of invitation cards, funerals, press, medical (ambulance and private vehicles carrying patients), postal services and fire and emergency services.

The JCC has also requested volunteers to maintain strict discipline and not to consume alcohol while enforcing the bandh.

Further JCC also reiterated the bandh will be non-violent and urged JCC volunteers not to cause any damage in any manner to public properties.

Meanwhile, JCC has also expressed its resentment over the transfer of former police commissioner Dimapur which it did not consider as a punishment but routine transfer.

JCC also called upon the tribal hohos to enforce the bandh in their respective jurisdictions.

KOHIMA: AYO has called for bandh in Kohima starting February 13 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in response to NTAC and JCC’s clarion call to intensify the agitation in view of chief minister, T.R. Zeliang’s failure to own moral responsibility and to step down for the event that led to the death of innocent Naga youths.

Reiterating its full support for the bandh, AYO appealed to all right thinking Nagas to bear with the bandh and extend support to the movement. In a press note, AYO president Neinguvotuo Krose and general secretary Kekhrie Pfukha have called upon all Angami villages and its entire populace with the exception of the elderly and juveniles to be prepared for any eventuality.

The following have been exempted from the purview of the bandh— press media and newspaper hawkers, paramilitary, administration on duty, medical, North/South police station under SP Kohima office, students appearing exams and teachers on exam duty.

Meanwhile, AYO has called for a meeting with the presidents/representatives of all colony youth organizations of Kohima town at APO hall on February 12 at 2 p.m.

Other districts were also going to launch the indefinite bandh, sources informed.

PHEK: Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) on Saturday informed that the total bandh in Chakhesang area would begin from February

13, as per the directive of the NTAC and JCC. Informing this in a statement, CYF press secretary Vipa Domeh has asked the youth to be prepared for any eventuality and at the

same time sought public cooperation during the bandh.

CYF war ns: CYF has warned individual(s), termed as “anti-Naga”, as per NTAC and JCC February 7 resolution, and also

Govt. machinery remains crippled

Adds Correspondent, Kohima: Nagaland has been on the boil after the indefinite statewide bandh imposed since January 28,2017 in protest against the state government’s refusal to postpone ULB elections as demanded by apex Naga tribe organisations. Since January 31 night, there was hardly any presence of the government law and order machinery in both Kohima and Dimapur as tensions ran high . By February 1 night, the situation reached its highest boiling point as the anger rose against the government headed by chief minister T.R. Zeliang over police firings and deaths of two youths. When there was no sign of any positive response from the government over the demand, it ignited a few hundred who resorted to arson on February 2,2017 by torching government buildings and vehicles.

By February 2 it was total failure of government law and order machinery as Paramilitary forces were asked to patrol Dimapur and Kohima and Army asked to stand by.

Since January 28, no government office was able to function and leaving employees without salary especially at a time when new admissions were on for children education.

The central government appears to have taken a totally different view of the situation in Nagaland. According to sources, the centre viewed it as a conflict between those supporting the constitution (74th amendment for 33% women reservation) and those against the constitution (against 33% women reservation vis-a-vis Article 371A).

With apex tribe organisations asking their elected members to withdraw support to T.R. Zeliang, it remains to be seen whether the MLAs will pay any heed.

The NTAC and JCC have also indicated that they would not mind if the present crisis can be defused if the Governor acts in accordance with the remedy provided in the constitution (Article 356) since there is total breakdown of the law and order machinery. It was learnt that the Governor has already sent his report to the centre but it appears that it contained only about the prevailing situation and might not have contained recommendation for bringing about remedy.

Meantime the Governor’s efforts to bring all stakeholders to a dialogue has failed as tribe organisations have stayed away from any meeting with the chief minister.

Allow peaceful Shurho asked to revoke suspension of Rio, Imchen conduct of president the four legisla- the MLAs said the state tallest and most acceptable tors-- Noke Wangnao, C.M. government machinery leader of the Nagas, to reUrges Rio to return exam: ANPSA Chang, Namri Nchang and had been totally shutdown turn to the State and reunite D I M A P U R , F E B 1 1 and reunite party, Er. Kropol Vitsu pointed and the arms of the govern- the party, salvage the situa(NPN): All Nagaland Priout that the situation in ment not been functioning tion and further strengthen vate Schools Association salvage situation Nagaland had turned into for the past nine days their relationship with the (ANPSA) central body has appealed to all responsible to allow the board exams to be conducted peacefully.

NBSE final board exams for classes X, XI and XII would begin from February 14, 2017.

In a press release, ANPSA (central), president, Bithungo Kikon, and general secretary, Nini Sekhose, pointed out that this year, more than 55,000 students would be appearing the finals. ANPSA stated that the students have been preparing hard for the exams and any postponement/deferment at this juncture would cause untold hardship and misery and will jeopardize the career of students.

NTAC coordination meet in Kma today KOHIMA, FEB 11 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) called for a coordination meeting of all Kohima based tribal hohos at APO hall, Kohima on February 12 at 1 p.m.

NTAC has requested the hohos to send at least two members each for the meeting to discuss about the next course of action.

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“Too many governments in Nagaland has resulted in what we find ourselves today.”

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DIMAPUR, FEB 11 (NPN): In a significant political development, four NPF legislators have urged upon the NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu to revoke the suspension of membership from the party on former chief minister and current LoK Sabha, MP Neiphiu Rio and former minister, Imkong L. Imchen, MLA. The two had been suspended for alleged antiparty activities by the party president on the recommendation of the NPF Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC). Rio was suspended on May 17, 2016 and Imchen on April 14, 2016.

In a letter to the NPF

a serious crisis with mass based civil societies and tribal organisations totally opposed to the leadership of the DAN Government as a result of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections.

Since the time the agitation was launched, with the support of the masses, there was complete breakdown of law and order, the legislators said.

The situation also resulted in the death of three persons and injury to dozens of people. They further said people were demanding action against police and had negatively received the flag marches carried out by the army.

Terming it as an unprecedented situation that was never before witnessed,

those banished/excommunicated by Naga tribe(s) not to move freely in Chakhesang jurisdiction at any point of time until and unless the case was settled at a competent platform.

In the light of the present crisis, the four legislators appealed to the NPF party to revoke the suspension orders of Neiphiu Rio and Imkong Imchen. “This will pave the way for party unity and reconciliation at the most crucial time,” they added.

They acknowledged the fact that Rio had gone to Delhi as an Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), in the greater interest of the Nagas and to strengthen the peace process in order to facilitate in bringing about solution to the political problem.

However, since the situation had gone out of control, the MLAs told the NPF president that they have appealed Rio, as the

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Delhi, for the greater interest of peace and development in Nagaland.

The four MLAs said their views, advice and opinion were being put across not just on their individual capacity but as a result of their interactions with elected members, people’s representatives, leaders of masses and cross sections of society.

They further reminded the president that the need of the hour was for the government to listen to the voice of the people and to respond in a positive manner so that peace, order and administration could be restored as early as possible.

Zeliang’s attitude shocks JCC, NTAC KOHIMA, FEB 11 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Saturday said they were totally appalled by the “apathetic and inhumane attitude” of chief minister T.R. Zeliang.

They said, “in his adamant stand”, Zeliang has refused to step down as chief minister even after the expiry of February 10 deadline, based on the numerical support of the legislatures and vehemently ignoring the voices of the people.

On CM’s claim that he had met their demands, they questioned how did he “even imagine forgetting the barefaced betrayal to JCC and NBCC and the loss of precious lives of three innocent Naga youths?”

The committees also expressed shock at elected members, who they said appeared to have no iota of conscience on the issue.

They said the elected members have “surprisingly” also gone against the people and continue to support TR Zeliang “whose act of betrayal has led to the loss of pre-

NPF slams Supu; says agitation political D I M A P U R , F eb 1 1 (NPN): NPF in statement issued through its media & press bureau, has criticized Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) convenor, Supu Jamir’s remark against home minister, Y. Patton alleging that the latter’s statement on January 30 agreement was a “blatant lie”.

NPF said Supu, spearheading the on-going agitation, should spell out what exactly he meant by that, when Patton had merely quoted the “January 30th Statement”. Instead of resorting to fancy phrases and playing around with words, NPF asked Supu to confine himself to a simple yes or no and point out if the “January 30th Statement” produced verbatim by Patton was the one on which he along with the representatives of the NBCC and the state government had appended their signatures, or otherwise.

NPF has asked Supu to either dispute or admit

whether Patton had incorporated a forged or imaginary Statement, or the original statement. “He should not lie to himself, or mislead the people he claims to represent. As a learned Advocate, Supu should speak the truth because documents do not lie,” NPF added.

NPF said he should not insult the intellect of the public, as it was clearly mentioned in the agreement “that postponement of the ULB polls was subject to the approval of the Cabinet and the State Election Commission” and that the JCC had “solemnly pledged to ensure people’s participation in the conduct of a peaceful ULB elections in the State… (with 33% women reservation) after the expiry of two months”.

Since JCC had sought two months time to “educated and dialogue with different tribal bodies,” NPF said the government had given time and declared all

TN crisis: AIADMK warns new kind of stir Heroin worth `1.5 cr seized

(L&R) O Panneerselvam and VK Sasikala

CHENNAI, FEB 11 (AGENCIES): As the power struggle within AIADMK intensified, party general secretary VK Sasikala on Saturday indirectly accused Governor C Vidyasagar Rao of delaying the proceedings to form the government. “The created time lag looks like it was intended to create a split in the party,” AIADMK tweeted quoting Sasikala. The party general secretary also expressed she was happy after meeting her MLAs and added that all the legislators are with her.

“We were waiting patiently till this moment for a reply from the honourable Governor,” AIADMK quoted Sasikala as saying on its official Twitter handle. Sasikala also said

her party would begin a new kind of protest from tomorrow onward.

Earlier in the day, Sasikala met her MLAs at the Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur where they have been allegedly corralled into, in order to prevent any horse trading. However, Raj Bhavan continues to delay its decision, plunging the state into uncertainty.

Boost to OPS camp: In a boost to O Panneerselvam camp, an MLA and three MPs of AIADMK on Saturday joined him after deserting V.K. Sasikala who met the legislators supporting her and threatened to hold protests tomorrow against the delay in swearing her in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

MLA and School Education Minister K Pandiarajan as also MPs P.R. Sundaram, K. Ashok Kumar and Satyabama switched over to the chief ministers camp.

In the evening, party veteran, spokesman and minister in the MGR cabinet, C. Ponnaiyan also drove to Panneerselvams residence and offered his support. After these switchovers, Panneerselvam camp now has seven MLAs, including him. AIADMK has 135 MLAs.

Meanwhile, Security has been beefed up in Chennai with intensified patrolling and checking of places of accommodation to prevent anti-social elements from creating any law and order issues, police said on Saturday.

“The officers of Chennai Police have been instructed to conduct roundthe-clock checks of lodges, mansions, service apartments and kalyana mandapams (marriage halls) to prevent anti-socials and rowdy elements from taking shelter with the intention to create law and order issues,” a police release said.

BJP woos big names to make inroads: BJP seems to be fishing in the troubled political waters in Tamil Nadu where the ruling AIADMK has erupted in an open faction fight.

According to highly placed sources in the BJP, the party is not just wooing superstar Rajinikanth but also such big names as Kamal Haasan.

Apart from these two, the party is also said to be wooing actors Ramanathan Sarathkumar and Ajith Kumar. Another name doing the rounds is National Commission for Women chief Lalitha Kumaramangalam.

cious lives and consequent hardships being faced by the people in all walks of life.”

NTAC and JCC said “are they (MLAs) not duty bound to listen to the voice of the people and their sufferings than turn a deaf ear, rooted upon lust for money and power?”

They said it was high time the elected representatives realize that in a democratic form of government the voice of the people would ultimately prevail over “any mischievous deception.”

Also, they said that people’s voice cannot be suppressed for all time, adding that the state of affairs in today’s cul-de-sac for the leadership of TR Zeliang was that the demands were fulfilled or the precious lives of those who died for this cause were brought back or else there was no stopping in the voice of the people to keep haunting him for all time to come.

And to all the “callous legislatures”, JCC and NTAC said they only wished them good luck for the coming election.

Police team with the accused and the seized items.

DIMAPUR, FEB 11 (NPN): About 1.5kg of suspected brown heroin worth Rs.1.5 crore in the national market was reportedly seized by Kohima police Phesama check gate, Kohima on Saturday.

According to Kohima police PRO, the seizure was made by police personnel while performing routine frisking duties from the possession of one Kailash Dangi (36), son of Mangilal of Khuri village under Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh.

PRO said the contraband was found neatly wrapped and packed in a brown envelope and concealed inside an airbag. The arrested person was travelling from Imphal to Dimapur in a commercial vehicle (Tata Winger). As per the statement of the accused, the consignment was supposed to be delivered to a client at Kanpur bus stand.

PRO said a criminal case was registered against the arrested person for conducting further investigation.

ULB elections as null and void.

However, NPF said it was bewildered that JCC and other groups, instead of organising interactive/consultative sessions with various tribal bodies to educate the people as promised, were doing just the opposite— “boycotting the consultative meetings organised by the government and asking people not to attend these meetings!”

NPF maintained that the ULB polls and 33% women reservation were never the issue as initially claimed and propounded by the agitating groups. “But the intention of the agitation was political from the very beginning,” it added.

NPF lamented that respected tribal organisations’ social movement was hijacked by elements with political agenda, and “Johnny-come-lately Committees beginning to supersede these tribal organisations”.

RSZ refutes T.R. Zeliang DIMAPUR, FEB 11 (NPN): Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has refuted the statement of chief minister, T.R. Zeliang that the Rengma Hoho (RH) had initially supported 33% women reservation but backtracked on the issue.

In a press release, RSZ president, Kenneth Kath, and general secretary, Shatilo Kent, stated that they were surprised as to how the chief minister could make such an allegation.

The signatories reminded the chief minister that the RH had at no point in time made any official stand on the reservation issue prior to the January 23, 2017 public declaration, wherein the hoho stood for boycotting Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. Therefore, RSZ said that the statement of chief minister was condemnable.

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Decision on ULB polls taken after duly consulting tribal Hohos: NPF APPEALS ALL STAKEHOLDERS TO COME TO AMICABLE TERMS

DIMAPUR: Naga People’s Front (NPF) has said it was “constrained to reiterate” that the state government took the decision to hold the ULB election after “duly consulting the tribal Hohos”.

NPF media and press bureau said NPF-led DAN Government’s attempt was to keep Article 371A on the “safe side”. However, lamented that it was “unfortunate that the Government is blamed”.

NPF to buttress its claim said that the chief minister T.R. Zeliang and various organizations held “chain of consultative meetings prior to announcement of the ULB elections”.

It said the meetings were held on August 3, 2016 with Naga Hoho & ENPO; October 2, 2016 with ENPO; October 13, 2016 with NMA & JACWR; October 13, 2016 with president ENPO 7 office bearers; October 14, 2016 with Naga Hoho/ APO/CPO; October 29, 2016 with ENPO (4 members); November 16, 2016 consultative meeting with Naga Hoho, ENPO and

Tribal Hohos (Capital Convention); December 5, 2016 with 9 Tribal Hohos, Angami, Rengma, Pochury, Sangtam, Konyak, Phom, Zeliangrong, Chakesang, Khiamniungan; December 8, 2016 with ENPO officials; December 10, 2016 with Naga Hoho & ENPO; December 15, 2016 with Dr. Rosemary Dzuvϋchü and Abeiu Meru, president NMA; December 17, 2016 with Naga & ENPO (attended by ministers & parliamentary secretaries (Dimapur residence); January 8, 2017 with APO, Angami Legislators, Kohima, district Dr. Shϋrhozelie, chairman, DAN & president NPF and K.G. Kenye, MP (RS) followed by meeting with advisor APO and January 16, 2017 with NMA & JACWR. NPF said the chief minister invited leaders of the various tribal hohos and that all together 14 meetings were held, following which, the Government affected amendment of the Nagaland Municipal (third amendment) Act, 2016 and clarification concerning the word “Schedule Caste” and

“Tax on land and buildings” on the confusion over holding the ULB elections as suggested/desired by the APO and Ao Senden in particular.

It said Naga Mothers Association, (NMA) on request of the state government withdrew the Special Leave Petition (SLP) from Supreme Court. However, NPF said it was “deeply saddened that confusion and extremism flamed unabated”.

Despite the ban by the Supreme Court against holding of any bandhs, NPF said the state government was maintaining “restrain for concern of the general public, with all effort to work towards building up a social and political order based on justice, peace and harmony”.

NPF said it “prayerfully appeal to all state holders to come to amicable terms for the sake of posterity, peace and tranquillity.”

NPF media and press bureau also pointed out that “for over 5 decades since inception that NPF has, with all devotion as a regional political party, been struggling and striv-

ing for the welfare and all round security of the Naga people, striving against all odds, bitter hardship and sacrifices by successive leaders, courting torture and imprisonment during different past periods is no matter of joke.”

It said the party has firmly held the responsibility of “protecting and preserving our identity through all weathers”.

NPF said “it is tearfully painful that, despite this truism, today’s division amongst our society threatens to topple the Nagas society into the bottomless pit of degradation, shame, despair, helplessness and hopelessness.”

“Today, we are faced with so much of unresolved problems, intensified by misunderstandings that imbed any possible solution, or rather; our social problems appear to keep multiplying with every passing day” stated NPF media and press bureau.

It said that much has been deliberated and appeals made/disseminated through “all available systems to amicably settle the present imbroglio”.

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NPF Peren holds consultative meet DIMAPUR: NPF Peren Division held a consultative meeting with both 6 & 7 Assembly Constituency (A/C) and all the frontal organization including CEC at Jalukie town, Saturday.

A press release by NPF press secretary division, Ahiam, stated that the house after prolong deliberation lauded chief minister T.R. Zeliang and NPF president Dr. Shurhouzelie Liezietsu’s which is in compliance with constitutional obligation.

NPF Peren division has also extended “full support” to them and party legislators who has stood for the “cause of Nagas in general and particularly for the NPF”.

NPF Peren also said that the question of T.R. Zeliang stepping down as chief minister “does not arise as it is illogical and unconstitutional as he has 59 legislators behind him”.

M e a n w h i l e, N P F Peren has expressed gratitude to all Kohima villagers especially “Bara Bosti Youth” for defusing the tense situation.

NPF, Peren division further appealed all Nagas and general public to foster peace and tranquillity amongst “us”.

ODHK organises trekking to Puliebadze

Orphanage and Destitute Home Kohima children and others.

DIMAPUR: One day trekking to Puliebadze was undertaken by the Orphanage and Destitute Home Kohima (ODHK) on February 11 with the theme, “do not burn our future, it’s painful, stop forest fire.”

A press note by NAAME president, Ruokuovikho Chale stated that the trek was undertaken along with NAAME institute as a continuation of Republic Day 2017 official visit.

The trek was to create awareness on the importance of environment. Altogether 34 participants undertook cleaning along the trek route. Importance of adventure and nature were discussed at the programme.

NPUCL on ULB polls & ‘mobocracy in the state’; appeals for peace DIMAPUR: Naga Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (NPUCL) has expressed dismay at the “lopsided reactions” of some Naga organisations and Naga human rights body over the undesirable situation of Nagaland state.

A press note by NPUCL president, Kahorngam Zimik stated that it was equally aghast at the “attempt to install mobocracy in the state”, whereby ultimatum to the state government and “war cry” to prepare for eventuality in case the head of the government failed to step down pointed to the “lack of dialogue and shunning room for reasoning”.

NPUCL claimed that Nagaland crisis was

“engineered and hatched” to tarnish the image of chief minister Zeliang, which escalated and went beyond control with the demise of two brothers in the protest.

NPUCL opined that “solution to the apprehensions of the Nagas lies not with the stepping down of chief minister, but with certain amendment and proper assembly procedural as it was high time that solution was explored and arrived upon amicably.”

NPUCL stated that Nagas would not gain by “shaming and naming” chief minister as “antiNaga” “enemy of 371 (A)” which was “unfounded and highly rhetoric”.

It stated that the issue

begun with the protest against 33% reservation for women in the Local Urban Bodies Election, but ultimately led to the apprehension that “our ancestral land and properties would become taxable under this law”.

NPUCL also pointed out that the cabinet decisions which were reflected in policies and law of the state are not decided alone by the chief minister but collectively by his cabinet and assembly.

Chief Minister has been accused as the “source of all frictions, confrontations and the mess we are in now” but what have we the civilians done to solve the issue, queried NPUCL. It also stated that

some Nagas claimed that “ we ” a r e d e m a n d i n g the resignation of the chief minister on “moral ground” because of the “immense turmoil caused to the general public”.

In this regard, NPUCL stated that as Christians the public must understand that it had also “not contributed peacefully to resolve the issue but rather went on damaging spree attitude.”

NPUCL further stated that the issue was about Urban Local Bodies election with 33 % women reser vation which the government has gracefully acce pted to postpone indefinitely as per the demand of the people.

While stating that the issue was about “our

Seminar on competitive exams at Kohima College

One day teachers’ orientation programme was organised by administration of ancestral land becoming St. Edmund’s Higher Secondary School (SEHSS) Dimapur-Charali stadium road taxable within certain on Saturday. In the programme, resource person rector of Don Bosco, Dimapur, Rev. Fr. Vargese held a lengthy discussion on student-teacher related topics. clause of the Municipal act which the government is readied to review and change as per the wish of the people”, NPUCL asserted that “government is for the people, but people should not take the law in an operation in Sumi Gate, their own hands”.

Zunheboto on February 9.

NPUCL while being According to PRO critical of the people’s IGAR (N) during the opreaction and means eration two NSCN (K) caddeployed in demand for res were apprehended who justice, it also equally were indulging in extortion appealed to the state activities at Zunheboto government to shun brute town. The apprehended and might while dealing were identified as ‘sergeant with its citizens. major’ Ivuto Chophy and NPUCL also appealed ‘corporal’ Kunovi. to all the concerned Naga PRO stated that, the bodies and the state cadres were in possession government to engage in of an extortion note ada civil manner and resolve dressed to the engineer, the prevailing crisis.

Irrigation Department of Zunheboto.

The apprehended cadres along with recovered The two arrested NSCN (K) members. items were handed over to DIMAPUR: Based on fles under the aegis of Hq Zunheboto Police Station, specific input, 5 Assam Ri- IGAR (North) conducted PRO added.

5 Assam Rifles apprehends two NSCN (K) members in Zunheboto

Project Sewak clarifies news items

DIMAPUR: Headquarters Chief Engineer Project Sewak in a press release issued by PS camp commandant for chief engineer, Dinesh Chandra has clarified the news item published on February 7 under the caption “new DGBR takes over”.

The released clarified that the name of the 25th Director General Border Roads (DGBR) should be read as lieutenant general Sanjeev KuSeminar on competitive exams in progress at Kohima College. (Inset) Resource persons Dr. Hovithal mar Shrivastava and not as published.

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Health Nursing School, Singrijan, Dimapur witnessed the 3rd lamp lighting ceremony for 3rd ANM and 1st GNM batches on 10th of February 2017.

Mrs. Hesule Keppen Khing, Nursing Superintendent, District Hospital Dimapur graced the occasion by enlightening and challenging the newly pledged nurses on nursing profession.

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DIMAPUR: Seminar on competitive exams was held at Kohima College Auditorium on the theme “Venturing beyond Horizons” on Saturday. The seminar was organized by Angami Students’ Union Kohima College, Kohima in collaboration with the Kohima College Students’ Council with deputy director, ATI, Dr. Hovithal Sothu and secretariat, assistant Seketounyii Ciesotsu as resource persons.

Speaking at seminar, Ciesotsu highlighted the student attendees from various colleges, on various exams under NPSC and further emphasized on the patterns and techniques to get through the exams.

Dr. Sothu accentuated on various strategies which would help students to be successful in competitive exams. The seminar concluded with an interaction session.

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People rush to markets to stock rations for bandh

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Q: Has the Tamil Nadu

Governor erred in not inviting the majority leader to be sworn in?

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WEATHER FORECAST February 12

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny

31 16

Aizawl

Sunshine and pleasant

Guwahati Times of clouds and sun Imphal

Sunshine and pleasant

24 9 29 3 26 7

Itanagar Delightful with some sun

24 12

Shillong

Times of clouds and sun

19 3

Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

23 8

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

Mostly sunny and nice

27 12 23 9

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

15 5

Mostly sunny

20 13

Zunheboto Mostly sunny

20 7

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NPF Wokha division clarifies

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 11 (NPN): People thronged the markets of Dimapur on Saturday to stock up on essential commodities following the call for indefinite bandh by Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) starting February

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B u s i n e s s establishments across Dimapur re por tedly registered twofold increase in sales on Saturday as compared to normal days.

The markets of Dimapur were witness to sudden buying spree as perishable commodities

sold like hot cakes and the number of customers kept increasing throughout the day till late evening.

According to market estimates, the sale of rice, pulses and oil were “abnormal” on Saturday.

Likewise, eggs and green vegetables were also out of stock by Saturday evening.

“We don’t know how long the bandh will stretch on. In such situation, food becomes the foremost priority,” said one shopper who declared his stock would last for almost a month.

Chemists were also seen doing brisk business as patients bought their bills

Entrepreneurs Associates launch ‘Fund of Hope’ in Kohima

Entrepreneurs Associates members and others after launching “Fund of Hope” on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) on Saturday launched “Fund of Hope” at its head office in Kohima.

A press release by data and communications, Imsusenla Imsong, stated that “Fund of Hope” is an initiative of EA to support Self Help Groups (SHGs) in areas where there is “little or no access to finance and banking”.

In the programme, CEO of EA, Neichüte Doulo, pointed out the importance of “Fund of Hope” as it is a “capital to leverage and

alleviate poverty, economic deprivation, and human suffering”.

He specially thanked supporters, well-wishers and citizenry of Nagaland who contributed towards raising the capital fund by purchasing avocados, pen drives, and solar lamps.

The first phase of fund was disbursed to Phom Baptist Church, Naginimora under Mon District, and 21 SHGs under SOWSORD, headquartered in Wazheho under Phek District.

Access to formal

credit is highly difficult in interior areas of Nagaland as there are no banks and connectivity is poor; it is this gap the fund seeks to bridge, the release stated.

It said the framework of “Fund of Hope” aspires to pioneer financial accessibility for other financial institutions to support the most needy and marginalized farmers and SHGs in Nagaland.

The release claimed that EA has been working with thousands of farmers and SHGs in taking up

economic activities for enhancing their livelihood options. It said the revolving fund has been started with an initial capital of Rs 20 lakh raised by EA with the support of well-wishers and that EA raised funds through direct door-to-door selling.

The launching programme was graced

by NBCC Youth Secretar Vikou Rhi, as the special guest while Pochury Baptist Church Kohima pastor, Mosa Tsang dedicated the fund.

in bulk.

“Pharmacies may be exempted from the bandh but if there is restriction on movement we will suffer. We don’t want to take any chances,” said a customer whose father was undergoing treatment for appendicitis.

A lactating mother

who came to buy medicines for her newborn said the bandh was for greater good of the Nagas but “I wonder if he will understand”.

Some owners of illegal liquor joints also infor med that sale of alcohol have increased after the announcement of the bandh.

With no certainty over the ongoing imbroglio with regard to ULB elections, people from all walks of life have been stocking up on essential commodities.

Preparations for an indefinite bandh meanwhile have been well anticipated by the general public and they sit in waiting for an outcome.

PVHSS organises farewell programme for outgoing students

DIMAPUR: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School (PVHSS), Dimapur organized farewell programme for outgoing candidates of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) ‘17 and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) ‘17 (Science & Commerce) at Pranab jubilee auditorium, Saturday.

A release by the school stated that the programme started with “universal peace prayer” and garlanding to Swami Pranabanandaji Maharaj, founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha and floral tribute to the founders of the Vidyapiths.

Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School principal, Monoj Bhattacharjee conveyed his greetings to all the outgoing candidates and inspired them to try their utmost for glorious results.

He urged all the students to be disciplined, punctual and well-mannered.

Founder headmaster, L.C. Das read the instruction of the HSLC and

HSSLC examinations. He also greeted the outgoing candidates.

A grand cultural programme enthralled the audience, welcome speech was delivered by Satakshi Chakraborty of class 10 and Ananyo Chakraborty of class 11 while vote of thanks was delivered by Tongpangtanla, Class-11(Science).

The programme was also graced by vice presi-

dent of Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School Dimapur, managing committee, Arun Kr. Nandi.

The comperes were Medha Bhattachar ya, Class 10, Supriya Dey, Class 11 and Hoto Swu, Class 11.

The admit cards of all the outgoing candidates of HSLC and HSSLC and the prizes for the annual sports were also distributed.

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KOHIMA: Responding to Lotha Hoho’s demand seeking clarification from N a g a Pe o p l e ’s Fr o n t (NPF) division Wokha, the NPF Wokha division clarified that the press statement was not issued on individual capacity.

In a press note, NPF Wokha division president, Zanthungo Shitiri; general secretary Ekonthung Kikon, vice president Yilobemo Humtsoe and women wing Grace Murry clarified that the press statement was issued, after the outcome of the unanimous decision of the meeting convened

by NPF central office on February 9 with all the 13 NPF and that it was not issued on individual capacity.

The Naga People’s Front Wokha division appealed Lotha Hoho not to misunderstand on the matter.

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Ibobi govt asks Centre to declare UNC as unlawful organization Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 11: In the backdrop of Centre’s decision not to hold talks with the agitating United Naga Council (UNC), Ibobi government has recommended the Centre to declare the Naga body as an unlawful organization.

UNC has been imposing an indefinite economic blockade on the national highways in Manipur since November 1 last year triggered artificial crisis in the state.

Chief minister O Ibobi Singh has written a letter to the Union ministry of home affairs urging the ministry to declare UNC as unlawful organization under appropriate legislation, said MPCC spokesperson Kh Joykishan Saturday.

Addressing a news conference at Congress Bhavan Imphal, the former state BJP legislator said that the chief minister has written the letter today after a

‘Atmosphere of intolerance created by govt’ Agartala, Feb 11 (PTI): An atmosphere of intolerance was created in the country by the present Central government which is not in favour of freedom of speech and thought, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said today.

“The condition of our country is not good. An atmosphere of intolerance was created in the country by the present government which is unfavorable to freedom of speech and thought. This atmosphere is not acceptable and it must be changed,” Sarkar said while inaugurating the 35th Agartala Book Fair here.

He said the people of Tripura wanted more books to be published and publishers always helped writers to write in an ambiance of freedom.

Prominent Bangladeshi author Abul Memon graced the fair as honoured guest and state Information and Culture Minister Bhanulal Saha presided over the function.

meeting of the Congress Legislator Party (CLP) adopted a decision in this regard. Joykishan was a legislator of the BJP in the current state Assembly until he tendered his resignation from the MLA-ship as well as BJP alleging that the party in power at the Centre failed to initiate any action to bring an end to the UNC sponsored economic blockade.

He said that the marathon CLP meeting held at the chief minister’s secretariat lasted from 10 am till 1 pm. UNC’s activities in the wake of prolonged economic blockade was the only agenda of the meeting, he added.

The decision was taken in interest of people by the Congress government, he said, adding that Congress always stand to “fight any external force” working against the interest of the people and unity of Manipur.

While seeking supports

from other political parties in pressing the Centre to declare UNC as unlawful organization, Joykishan expressed hopes that Manipur unit of the BJP will also support the Congress stand and press its national leaders to declare the UNC as unlawful organization at the earliest.

Asserting that time has come to stand united against anti-people activities of UNC, he appealed political parties to extend their support by endorsing the decision of the CLP. “The BJP state unit must also urge its national leaders to do the needful in the interest of the people of the state who have been facing shortages of all sorts,” he said.

Stating that imposing economic blockade is unconstitutional, Joykishan alleged UNC for indulging in various unlawful activities during the ongoing indefinite economic blockade along the highways

from November 1 protesting against the government plan to create new districts.

“During the protest, it had ambushed and killed two personnel and wounded several others. Besides torching several trucks, it has fired at the trucks making pock marks with bullets.

These activities are enough to forfeit the right to remain UNC as a civil society organization,” he added.

The CLP was compelled to take the firm decision in this regard after the February 7 UNC presidential meeting came out with a negative result against the February 3 tripartite talk at New Delhi, he said.

The decision of the CLP came up barely a day after reports at New Delhi said that Centre was unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with the UNC after the Naga body refused to lift the ongoing economic blockade even after the tripartite talk at New Delhi on February 3 last.

NE should reap dividend of Act East Policy

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Shillong, Feb 11: North Eastern Council Secretary Ram Muivah said the people of the north-eastern states should reap the dividend out of India’s Act East Policy, which can only happen when the infrastructural issues are in place in the region.

Addressing the 3rd Distinguished Lecture of the ASEAN Studies Center (ASC) funded by the Ministry of External Affairs here in Meghalaya, Muivah highlighted the need for more land custom stations in the north-eastern states to facilitate trade with Myanmar, Bangladesh and China.

He also stressed upon the 186 kms missing link from the Indian side of the border which would otherwise connect the north east of India to Myanmar, Thailand and the rest of the ASEAN countries.

“The public sector should play an important role in the infrastructural development in the region to lay fertile grounds for the private sector to invest in

the region,” he opined.

In this regard, Muivah highlighted on the North Eastern Council’s role in facilitating infrastructural development projects in the region.

Apart from road and railway connectivity, he touched upon how Gauhati should be the hub of air connectivity with the South-East Asian countries.

Muivah also mentioned about how commerce can only thrive in a region where the infrastructure is in place, which unfortunately the northeastern region lags behind the rest of the country because of its geographical location.

It is in this area that the North-Eastern Council is focused on working and he briefly mentioned the highway and road development projects of the NEC. Muivah also spoke on the cultural connect that India shares with its SouthEast Asian neighbours stressing on the potential for growth of tourism industry in the region.

Citing the example of

an event to promote Indian culture and tourism which took place in Nepal named “Namaste Nepal” which was well received by the people of Nepal, Muivah spoke on the importance of promoting the tourism industry in the region.

An important start could be a tour package for the north-eastern region which the NEC is looking to partner with the private sector to promote tourism in the region.

Prof. M P Bezbaruah, who delivered the inaugural address pointed out that though India’s North-Eastern has contributed very little in India’s Act East policy despite its potentials, it could not be more apt for India to Act East through the North-East as India’s most important neighbours namely Bangladesh and Myanmar are looking to India for economic integration.

The distinguished lecture was preceded by a documentary film titled, “This is Asia’s Time” which explored India’s trading and cultural ties with the SouthEast Asian countries.

Meeting on Bru repatriation in Guwahati today

Agartala, Feb 11 (Agencies): A crucial meeting of joint monitoring committee over repatriation of Bru refugees from six different camps of North Tripura is scheduled to be held Sunday at BSF Regional headquarter in Guwahati to review the progress.

Besides, Mizoram government and Mizoram Bru Displaced peoples Forum (MBDPF), Central YMA of Mizoram will take part in the meeting and Special Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Mahesh Kumar Singhla will chair the meeting, official sources said here Saturday.

The meeting will discuss the progress of repatriation of Brus from Tripura camps and the demands of MBDPF that includes the cluster based rehabilitation in Mizoram, ensuring full security and livelihood.

A source in the MBDPF said that they would raise the issues denied by Government of Mizoram including recognition of the inmates as bonafide residents of Mizoram. The Government of Tripura

A portion of the school building that was razed down by miscreants.

S hillo n g, F e b 1 1 (Agencies): Janapriya Higher Secondary school in remote Bholarbitha in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya was allegedly burnt by miscreants on Thursday night.

The incident took place at around 2.30 am.

“It is sad that the vested interest have target the school”, said Anamul Hoque, a resident of Chibinang. According to locals, the building was set ablaze from inside after the miscreants, who seemed to be looking for some documents did not find them. Three rooms, which included the office section and the room that was being used by the Class X students was gutted in

the fire. School documents were found near Ringgi river, which many the locals believe that miscreants were looking for documents “The building does not have electricity so there is no question of a short circuit. It seems someone wanted to get rid of the papers that were there,” informed Treepon Sangma, an activist, adding, “We demand a complete investigation into the matter and the miscreants need to be caught.”

Speaker of Meghalaya legislative assembly, who is the local MLA of the area Abu Taheer Mondal stated, “This is an inhuman act and I totally condemn this. For someone who has

been working very hard for the upliftment of education this is a complete setback.

Just imagine the number of students that are going to be affected by some people’s stupidity”.

Mondal disclosed that the matter was informed to the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills Pravin Bakshi so that action could be started immediately. “This is the worst form of crime as it is killing the future of children who are our future. These people deserve the worst form of punishment for their petty mindedness. We just hope we can get the children back on their feet,” Modal added.

IMPHAL, Feb 11: Two persons sustained injuries and at least five structures including four houses were damaged in a clash between Congress and BJP workers in pre-poll violence in the poll-bound Manipur.

Congress worker Kh Amo, who sustained bullet injuries on his left leg, was admitted at a hospital in Imphal while Koijam Thoiba sustained head injuries after he was allegedly hit with an iron bar.

The clash erupted at Mayang Imphal in Imphal West district last night, around 9 pm.

Police fired several rounds of tear gas shells in their effort to put the situation under control and check from escalation to nearby localities.

Reports said that a large number of BJP workers attacked a shop attached with dwelling house

started the process of issuing birth certificate to Reang refugees, who were born in Tripura and yet staying in refugee camps in North Tripura.

Over 37,000 displacement victims from Mizoram’s Mamit, Kolasib and Lunglei districts fled their homes during a bloody ethnic riot with Mizos, ethnic majority in Mizoram way back in 1997. Since then, they have been staying in six transit camps at Kanchanpur in North Tripura district.

While the central and government of Tripura have been providing them with a token relief package through these years, a considerable number of newborn are now included in the list of refugees.

During the last several years, over 3000 births were reported in different refugee camps in the state.

While the Government of Mizoram has recently identified around 32,000 people from the camps as bonafide citizens of the state during identification drive held at the relief camps.

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Generic medicine stores in Tripura hospitals

Agartala, Feb 11 (PTI): In a bid to supply generic medicines to people, Tripura State Co-operative Marketing Federation Limited (Tripura Markfed) and Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) have decided to open counters in all government run hospitals in the state.

“The decision to open counters in all government hospitals in the state for supplying generic medicines among common people was taken yesterday in a joint meeting of Tripura Markfed and BPPI. We welcome this decision because common people would be able to buy medicines at much cheaper rates than com-

mercial medicine shops,” State Cooperative Minister, Khagendra Jamatatiya told reporters today.

The task to run the stores for selling generic medicine was entrusted to Markfed and BPPI under Jana Aushadhi Sangsthan scheme, he said. Generic medicines are now available in eight hospitals of the state and 16 new shops would be opened in the same number of hospitals by March this year. “Markfed is now selling medicines worth Rs 20 lakh a month from eight counters. The commercial value of these medicines from branded pharmaceuticals cost about Rs 2.5 crore,” he added.

flight operations from Pasighat likely this month I ta nag a r , F e b 1 1 (PTI): Commercial flight operations from Pasighat in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh is likely to begin later this month, officials said today.

These flights would be operated from a separate terminal for civilians, which is almost ready, at the Advanced Landing Ground (ALG). Initially, the existing civil supply office building, adjacent to the ALG, would be used as an interim civilian terminal before a separate terminal within the ALG is set up, the officials said.

Private airlines have also evinced keen interest to start operation from this month, they said. Local MLA Kaling Moyong along with East Siang DC Tamiyo Tatak, officers and engineers today visited the airport and inspected the temporary civil terminal which is nearing completion.

Moyong said that the state government has resolved all pending issues and moving ahead on the work for it.

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belonging to president of Mayang Imphal Congress Mahila Block Chungkham Sangita Devi by pelting stones before vandalizing a structure nearby used by Meira Paibi (local womenfolk) as their meeting place.

The workers further vandalized the house of another Congress worker, Seram Sidamaji at neighbouring locality which was followed by attack at two more houses belonging to Congress workers.

Sangita Devi alleged that while ransacking her house and shop, goods in the shops along with cash money amounting to around Rs three lakh were looted by the attackers.

Information secretary Th Modhu of Imphal West Congress Block condemned the vandalism of the BJP workers and demanded appropriate action against those involved in the vandalism.

Phungzathang joins NNP

Imphal, Feb 11 (PTI): Phungzathang Tonsing, the veteran Congress leader who had resigned from the party, on Saturday joined the National People’s Party (NPP). In a reception function organised by NPP here, the National President of NPP Conrad K Sangma welcomed Phungzathang Tonsing. Earlier yesterday, Tonsing had resigned from the party without showing any reason. Tonsong was the president of MPCC and had been a minister in the Congress regime in Manipur for about 20 years but dropped from the present congress ministry in the recent past. He was, however, given Congress party ticket by the AICC for the ensuing 11th Manipur Assembly Elections 2017.

Villagers burn dry leaves in Ukium forest area in Kamrup district about 80 kms from Guwahati on Saturday. (PTI)

Karbi youth fest from next week

Guwahati, Feb 11 (Agencies): The 43rd edition of Karbi Youth Festival will be held at Taralangso in Karbi Anglong district of Assam from February 15 next.

“Our endeavour is to bring the diverse cultures and tribes of Karbi Anglong and its neighbouring places in one platform and showcase the unity in diversity,” Sum Ronghang, president of the reception committee said here today.

The annual festival, being held without any interruption since 1974, is organised by a non-governmental organisation Karbi cultural society at its 800bigha plot at Taralangso, about five kms from headquarter town of Diphu.

Ronghang, who is also the legislator of Diphu, further said for the first time a chief minister will be attending the Fest with incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal confirming his participation on

February 16. He informed that cultural troupes from 26 zones will participate in programmes and competitions.

Local produce and ethic food will also be exhibited on the occasion.

“The Hornbill Festival of Kohima was started much later than KYF but it is perhaps the most widely known ethnic fest of NE now. We want to promote KYC to such levels and solicit help from everyone,” Ronghang added.

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Modi hails missile test; says Cong will ask for ‘proof’ Rudrapur/Badaun, Feb 11 (IANS): While hailing the successful test-firing of an interceptor missile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took pot shots at the Congress party saying they would ask for proof of the test.

Addressing an election rally in Uttarakhand, he also said that more than the business class, the corrupt ways of politicians have harmed the country. He asserted his government’s war against corruption will continue.

Addressing another rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun, Modi lashed out at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government for sheltering criminals.

“You hear news about some country developing missiles with range of 5,000 km or 8,000 km. Last month, you must have heard the news of Pakistan developing a missile that can destroy the Andaman Islands.

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“But let me tell you, India has no dearth of missiles. And today, our scientists have achieved a feat which has made the entire country proud,” Modi said hours after India successfully test-fired its interceptor missile off the Odisha coast.

“The missile test fired today can intercept incoming missiles and destroy them 150 km into the sky.

Only four or five countries so far have achieved this feat,” said Modi.

Referring to opposition

calls for proof of the Indian Army’s September 29 surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC), Modi ridiculed the Congress saying they might even demand proof of the missile test.

“I don’t know what new demand our opponent Congress will come out with. They will say give us proof that the missile went up to 150 km into the sky.

They will ask for proof of the missile hitting the incoming missile,” said Modi, evoking laughter among the crowd.

“The surgical strike was such a big achievement for the country. The enemy is still to come to grips and the whole world is raving about India’s might.

But there are few leaders who questioned the surgical strikes, demanded its proof.

“Isn’t this an insult of our brave soldiers, an insult to the country’s achieve-

DGCA suspends GoAir engineer NEW DELHI, Feb 11 (Agencies): The aviation regulator has suspended the licence of a GoAir aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) for alleged lapses which led to the engine fire seen by eyewitnesses on ground and some passengers on a Bangalore-bound flight at Delhi on Wednesday night. A preliminary probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that two AMEs’ negligence caused the engine trouble soon after the GoAir plane took off from Delhi to Bangalore with 193 people on board. GoAir, on its part, denied any negligence and said it followed the drill as prescribed by the engine manufacturer.

“The Airbus A-320 new engine option (Neo) with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines was doing its first flight of the day on Wednesday morning from

Mumbai to Delhi. An hour into the flight, the cockpit got warning of low oil pressure in one engine. This was followed by a second alert for the same engine in the form of a ‘chip warning’,” said a senior DGCA official.

The plane landed in Delhi safely. “After an engine gets a chip warning, the AME should have examined the same in the engine once it had landed. The condition of the part for which the second warning had come was such that the plane needed to be grounded.

But the GoAir allowed the aircraft to operate under ‘minimum equipment list’ (MEL) for 10 hours,” said the official.

Aircraft engineers routinely release planes for flight under MEL which means that the fault is such that aircraft can be operated for some more time before rectifying the same. This air-

craft then flew from Delhi to Leh where it could not land due to bad weather. It returned to Delhi and then flew to Guwahati; returned to Delhi and was scheduled to operate Delhi-Bangalore and Bangalore-Mumbai that evening.

“The AME who released this aircraft for DelhiBangalore flight on Wednesday evening did not realise that the 10 hours the plane was supposed to fly under MEL would get over soon after take off. This plane had already done nine hours of flying after landing in Delhi that morning,” the official added. The plane would have done close to 14 hours by the time it was supposed to reach Bangalore.

Soon after taking off for Bangalore, the engine had a fire scare and the plane had to return to Delhi to make an emergency landing after remaining airborne for 15 minutes.

No restriction on migration to Gulf countries: Government

NEW DELHI, Feb 11 (Agencies): The government has not imposed any restriction on migration to Gulf countries, but it has advised Indians not to travel to Yemen, the Rajya Sabha was today informed.

It was done “in view of the security situation” in Yemen, said Gen (retd) V K Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, in a written reply.

As the situation grew out of control following a civil war in Yemen, India evacuated 6700 people, including nationals of 41 countries, in April 2015 under ‘Operation Raahat’.

India also closed its embassy in Yemen after the operation.

In response to a subquestion, Singh said, the government is monitoring the situation arising from ongoing economic downturn in the Gulf countries and is working in close coordination with the governments in these states towards extending all possible assistance to Indian nationals abroad.

He said, a section of Indian workers presently facing difficulties in two major Saudi companies namely, Saudi Oger and the Saad Group are returning back to India.

“The process is nearing completion and 4,830 Indian workers have returned so far. The Saudi authorities are extending necessary support to the affected Indian workers of these companies including in waiver of fines on ‘Iqama’ (resident permit) related violations, provid-

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ments and self esteem,” added Modi.

He also accused the state’s ruling Congress of undermining development of Uttarakhand and called upon the people of the state to vote the Bharatiya Janata party to power to ensure ‘Vikas’ (progress), Vidyut (Electricity), Kanoon Vyavastha (Law & order) and Sadak (roads).

“A business man may charge Rs 25 for a Rs 20 thing, or may pay just Rs 80 instead of Rs 100 payable to government. But it is not the businessmen but corruption by politicians and babus that has hurt the country most.

“My fight is against these politicians who using their power looted the country’s wealth. I know there will be difficulties in the fight against who have looted the country for 70 years. But our fight will continue,” he said.

Jat stir continues as talks remain inconclusive Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS): Talks between a section of Jat community leadership, which is spearheading Jat protests across 19 districts in Haryana, remained inconclusive on Saturday even as the agitation continued for the 14th day. The Jat leadership, led by Yashpal Malik, who heads the All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS), met a panel of senior Haryana government officers at the guest house of Panipat Refinery on Saturday.

Before going in for the meeting, the Jat leadership maintained they would question the state government on why it had not implemented the demands which were agreed upon in earlier meetings and the government had promised to implement them.

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Amar Singh praises Modi, says may join BJP New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS): Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his demonetisation move, Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has said that he may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the near future.

“I have not yet decided about joining BJP, but I am also not saying that I don’t have plans (to join BJP),” he said in an interview to India TV. The firebrand MP, who was in the eye of storm during intra-family wranglings in Mulayam Singh’s Samajwadi Party, said: “PM Modi may be an RSS ‘pracharak’ but the fact is, he won elections by a huge majority.” “He is not BJP’s Prime Minister, he is the nation’s Prime Minister,” he said. “I can say one thing about PM Modi, he has no family and no son and his politics is not that of dynasty. Even Mulayam Singh had no political ‘viraasat’ (dynasty), for that matter, both Modi and Mulayam are similar in that respect.”

crore women and 1,508 belonging to third gender category were eligible to cast their ballot to decide the fate of 839 candidates.

A report from Baghpat said members of different communities clashed in Baghu colony in the city when one side tried stop the other from casting their votes.

Ten persons were injured in the clash and had to be admitted to hospital, police said.

Another incident of violence was reported from Baghpat, where Ajit Singhled Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) workers obstructed Dalit voters from casting their vote in Looyan village under Badaut area, leading to clash and FIR being lodged against three party workers. In Meerut, police detained Gagan Som, brother of controversial BJP leader Sangeet Som, for carrying a pistol inside a polling booth.

Officials said that as per the poll code, those possessing licensed weapons are required to deposit them with the police. The

permission to keep arms is granted in special cases only.

Sangeet is a sitting MLA from Sardhana and had shot to limelight for his controversial speeches during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

The first phase of polling will decide the electoral fortunes of son of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Pankaj Singh (from Noida), Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Mathur (Mathura) against whom BJP spokesman Srikant Sharma is in the fray, daughter of BJP MP Hukum Singh Mriganka Singh (Kairana), and controversial BJP MLAs Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana from Sardhana and Thanabhawan respectively.

Former BJP state president Lakshmikant Bajpai (Meerut), RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s son-in-law Rahul Singh (SP) from Sikandrabad, and Sandeep Singh, grandson of Rajasthan Govenor Kalyan Singh from Atrauli are among other key figures in this phase.

Bihar toppers scam: Ruby Rai’s father arrested Patna, Feb 11 (IANS): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Bihar Police probing the topper’s scam on Saturday arrested the father of Ruby Rai, an accused, police said.

The SIT with the help of local police in Vaishali district arrested Avadesh Rai, who has been absconding for over seven months after his involvement in the topper’s scam surfaced last year.

“A team of SIT went to Ruby’s house to attach the property of Avadesh Rai to put pressure on him to surrender, but much to its surprise, her father was found inside and arrested,” a police official said.

Ruby Rai had topped this year’s Class XII examination conducted by the Bihar State Education Board in humanities stream.

She got into trouble after a sting by a TV channel showed her giving ludicrous

Ruby Rai flanked by her parents, who were both absconding.

answers to elementary questions related to her subjects.

Class XII science stream topper Saurabh Shreshtha was also caught on camera giving wrong answers to

basic science questions.

The sting suggested the “toppers” might have used cheating or fraud to achieve their ranks.

Both Ruby and Saurabh

belonged to V.R. College in Vaishali district. According to police, the SIT last year arrested Ruby but later a special juvenile court here granted bail to her.

A chargesheet was filed against former Chairman of BSEB Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh, his wife and former JDU legislator Usha Sinha, the alleged kingpin of the scam, Bachcha Rai, and former director and principal of V.R. College and former board secretary Harharnath Jha.Singh and Jha are currently in jail.

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ing exit visas and one way return tickets to India as well as transfer of sponsorship, wherever possible, on gratis basis,” Singh said.

The minister said, the government has also taken several measures to safeguard the interests of Indian female workers migrating to Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries in view of complaints of exploitation and harassment of domestic sector workers by “unscrupulous” agents and employers in the Gulf countries.

As per the Emigration Act, 1983, (ECR) categories of Indian passport holders, require to obtain “Emigration Clearance” from the office of Protector of Emigrants (POE), Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for going to some countries.

These countries are United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Libya, Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Syria, Lebanon, Thailand, Iraq (emigration banned).

“As per extant guidelines, the minimum age of ECR category female workers proceeding for overseas employment to ECR countries is 30 years.

Lucknow/Khushinagar, Feb 11 (PTI): An estimated 64 per cent voter turnout was witnessed today in the first of the seven-phased Uttar Pradesh polls which passed off peacefully in 73 Assembly constituencies, barring some stray incidents of violence.

Chief Electoral Officer T Venkatesh said at some places, there were reports of election slips being snatched, leading to pelting of stones and clashes.

The turn out was estimated at around 64 per cent till the close of polling, he told a news conference here at the end of polling.

The first phase witnessed a three per cent rise in voter turnout as in the same phase in 2012, covering these assembly constituencies, it was 61 per cent.

Etah recorded 73 per cent turnout, Muzaffarnagar 65 pc, Bulandshahr 64 pc, Noida 60 pc and Ghaziabad 57 pc, he said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 67 Dimapur, Sunday, February 12, 2017

Collective wisdom needed

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t a time when people needed a resolution to the current impasse between the DAN government headed by chief minister T.R.Zeliang and the various apex Naga tribe organisations, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), perhaps after much thought, got into the act and managed to have both conflicting parties to sign a gentleman’s agreement on January 30,2017 in Chumukedima.

Leaving aside who should be blamed for reneging on the agreement or who has been misinterpreting certain lines in print; the situation in Nagaland today is indeed more than volatile. After the agreement misfired, there were many who felt that the Church (NBCC) should have been very cautious in getting itself involved in the conflict. This was so because, there was no meeting point unless either of the two sides, agreed to give up their stand. However, instead, the church should have done more and perhaps in the coming days, go further to stamp its impact in the affairs of men. The role of the church in the affairs of men is of paramount importance since the biblical tenets amplify the purpose of the government. Both John the Baptist and Jesus refer to the political concerns of their day. In both the Old and New Testament God’s representatives spoke out against abuse of political power and sought just use of power. On the ongoing issue, the apex Naga tribes have made it clear that they will settle for nothing less than the resignation of T.R.Zeliang as the chief minister of Nagaland on moral ground whose handling of the ULB election issue had purportedly precipitated it into a series of incidents including loss of two lives in police firing on January 31. On the other hand, chief minister T.R.Zeliang remains defiant by maintaining that since he enjoys majority support of the DAN legislators in an opposition-less house therefore, there was absolutely no reason even to consider such a demand. Even here there is clear conflict of perceptions between morality versus constitutionality. The chief minister alone cannot be faulted for countering the issue of “high moral ground” with numbers that matter, at least in politics. The hardening of stand between the two opposing sides do not augur well for Nagaland as it could only further complicate matters and invite unwanted situations. There are many people who continue to pray everyday, some constantly for all sides so that each of them will humble down and agree to disagree but do the best for the rest. It is easy to expect easy and early solution as it appears that the present situation does not offer that opportunity after the failed January 30 agreement.

Resolution is not simple and neither easy but it can still be achieved if a conducive environment can be created. One of the need is for restraint on the part of some people, who express their freedom too freely without a thought to the damage done to Nagaland, its traditional institutions and its people.

Due to the inclination and also influence of such write ups, the Indian mainstream media projected the entire issue as denial of rights to Naga women by the “traditionalist Naga males” who have been accused of even going to the extent of using violence. This is indeed a gross misrepresentation and a disservice to the Nagas, that include both men and women. Every citizen of the state is obligated to give positive inputs to encourage collective wisdom to resolve the matter.

DailyDevotion Is Your Mind Stayed on God?

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. —Isaiah 26:3 Is your mind stayed on God or is it starved? Starvation of the mind, caused by neglect, is one of the chief sources of exhaustion and weakness in a servant’s life. If you have never used your mind to place yourself before God, begin to do it now. There is no reason to wait for God to come to you. You must turn your thoughts and your eyes away from the face of idols and look to Him and be saved (see Isaiah 45:22).

Your mind is the greatest gift God has given you and it ought to be devoted entirely to Him. You should seek to be “bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…” (2 Corinthians 10:5). This will be one of the greatest assets of your faith when a time of trial comes, because then your faith and the Spirit of God will work together. When you have thoughts and ideas that are worthy of credit to God, learn to compare and associate them with all that happens in nature— the rising and the setting of the sun, the shining of the moon and the stars, and the changing of the seasons. You will begin to see that your thoughts are from God as well, and your mind will no longer be at the mercy of your impulsive thinking, but will always be used in service to God. “We have sinned with our fathers…[and]…did not remember…” (Psalm 106:6-7). Then prod your memory and wake up immediately. Don’t say to yourself, “But God is not talking to me right now.” He ought to be. Remember whose you are and whom you serve. Encourage yourself to remember, and your affection for God will increase tenfold. Your mind will no longer be starved, but will be quick and enthusiastic, and your hope will be inexpressibly bright.

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Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing.

~ Oscar Wilde

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, February 12, 2017

Post-mortem

The actions of the government T to save Article 371-A

1. Article 243-T & Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution by 74th amendment inserted in the Constitution of India from the year 1992 providing 33% reservation for a period of 10 years and extended in 2012 for another 10 years. Nagaland was not exempted from the enforcement of this Act. 2. Central Govt. has directed the State Govt. to implement the Act and accordingly the State Govt passed the Nagaland Municipal Act (NMA) in 2001, however, the 33% women reservation was left out from the Act. 3. In 2004 election under Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 was conducted throughout the State except Mokokchung district and without 33% women reservation since 33% women reservation was not there under NMA 2001.

4. In 2005 Miss Khetoli filed a PIL in the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench and the Single Bench of the Gauhati High Court directed the State Government to insert 33% reservation in the NMA 2001.

5. The State Government complied the Single Bench Gauhati High Court judgement by amending the NMA (Principal Act) in 2006 and 33% women reservation was inserted in the Act. 6. The 33% women reservation was not implemented because the ULB members who were elected in 2004 was for a period of 5 years and therefore their tenure came to an end only in 2009.

7. The Tribal Hohos and other civil societies opposed 33% women reservation and therefore the Government could not hold the election in 2009.

8. The State Cabinet decided to have a consultative meet with all the tribal Hohos and civil societies on 8.10.2010 at Kisama and divided into 2 groups. Group-A dealt on ownership of land and its resources vis-a-visright of the Government for public properties.

Group-B dealt on reservation to ULB and election thereof.

9. In pursuance to the consultative meeting at Kisama on 8-102010, the State Cabinet directed the Urban Development Department to tour all part of the State for necessary consultations and soliciting the views of people.

10. Accordingly, the Urban Development Department conducted tour to the entire state in April 2011 and compiled the findings and submitted to the Govt.

The Department recommended that since people are not in favour of holding elections with 33% women reservation, recommended for women nominees with voting rights in ULBs. 11. The Naga Mothers Association (NMA), Eastern Naga Women Organisation (ENWO)&

Naga Women HohoDimapur (NWHD) gave a representation to the then Chief Minister to implement 33% women reservation in ULBs by holding election. However, the women group are said to have asked by the then Chief Minister to bring court’sorder if they desired to have 33% women reservation.

12. The NMA filed a writ petition in the Gauhati High Court Kohima bench for implementation of the Nagaland Municipal Council Act 2001 with 33% women reservation in the ULBs as passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 2006.

13. The Single Bench of the Gauhati High Court WP (C) No. 147(K) 2011 judgement delivered on 21-10-2011 directed the State Govt. to hold election to the Municipal & Town Councils and to complete the entire process on or before 20-01-2012. The relevant portion of the judgement is reproduced below -para 36 of the judgement: “Considering the matter in its entirety, the Respondents (i.e.State Government) are directed to hold the elections to the municipal councils and Town Councils and to complete the entire process on or before 20.01.2012”.

14. The State Government appealed to the Gauhati High Court Division Bench and the Division Bench of Gauhati High Court stayed the order of the Single Bench by judgement order dated 31-07-2012.

15. The women group appealed to the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition in 2014 challenging the order of the Division Bench Gauhati High Court and also moved in the form of Additional petition against the Assembly resolution dated 22-092012.

16. The Government on its part constituted a Select Committee on 22-03-2012 headed by the then Parliamentary Affairs and Planning & Coordination Minister and submitted its report on 21-092012. The said select Committee was entrusted to scrutinize parliamentary laws for application to Nagaland also submitted its report on 21-09-2012 as directed by the then Chief Minister and legal Advisor that Article 243-T infringe Article 371-A. Accordingly, on 22-09-2012 the Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution moved by the then Urban Development Minister on the ground that Article 243-T of Part IX-A is not applicable to the State of Nagaland as it infringes Article 371-A. 17. The Supreme Court admitted the SLP of the women group on 5-4-2016 and stayed the decision of the Division Bench pronounced on 31-7-2012. In the SLP petition that has raised ap-

33% reservation for women 33% reservation for women is very much needed where the girl child and women folks are discriminated and prejudice. It is clearly found that in some Muslim countries and in Hindu dominant states the extremis they prejudice and discriminated the girl child and women folks, even up to the extent of not sending them to schools etc. In such countries or states such reservations are badly needed so that the women folk can voice and save guard themselves.

But in a Christian state or country, such reservation is not needed, why because in Christian religion man and women are equal in the eyes of God, more over God does not allow prejudicsm and discrimination of women or in any form of such. That is why Nagaland being a Christian state, we the women folks enjoys equality with men folks rather the man folks treats us as princess and queens of their heart. In Nagaland we go for talents and qualification. One does not see whether one is man or women but chooses according to talents, qualification and achievement of such person. Our men folks are most happy and willing for qualified women folks to participate and stand for election both in municipal and in general election and work together hand in hand for the glory of God and upliftment of the state and the country.

33% Reservation for women though it is not needed in Nagaland it is found that our respected council have shown courtesy and accepted our Indian constitutional directions for such, why because it is for the goodness of the women folks in general.

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prehension and fear amongst the Nagas is that the argument put forward by the women group states that 74th Amendment (Art. 243T) supersedes Article 371-A. The setting aside of the Division Bench order by the Supreme Court means the order of the Single Benchof the Gauhati High Court stands and the State Government is bound to call election with 33% women reservation.

18. The Government while fighting the case in the Supreme Court did not seat back but conducted series of consultations with various Tribal Hohos and women organizations. In 2016 alone as many as 14 times consultative meetings with the various tribal Hohos and other civil societies including women group were held by the govt.

19. The Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court appearing for the Government opined that the best option is to arrive an amicable agreement with the women group and withdraw the petition by the women group since the State had enacted Nagaland Municipal Act 2001 and implemented by calling the ULB election in 2004. The Assembly resolution was merely an expression of intention to do something and cannot override the principal Act. The Govt. negotiated with the women group to go ahead with the election with 33% women reservation and on the part of the women group to withdraw the case to which they have already submitted withdrawal petition in the Supreme Court.

20. The tribal Hohos and civil societies opposing/agitating the ULB election with 33% women reservation has compelled the Government to declare the 21st December 2016 election notification to ULBs as null and void.

21. The issue before the Naga people to decide now is that the court direction to hold election with 33% women reservation still stands and if the Supreme Court pass any judgement interpreting Article 371-A from their own perspective it may endanger the sanctity of the Special provision given to the Nagas.

22. The Government effort is to save and protect Article 371-A from the court’s encroachment, however, by declaring the election null and void has given space for the court to take up the issue and pass any order from their own understanding. In the event of the Supreme Court passing any judgment diluting the provision of Article 371-A, in the near future, the tribal Hohos and other civil societies who are pioneering the present agitation should be held responsible by the Naga people.

Issued by Press Bureau of the Naga People’s Front

The river of no return

he unfortunate events currently taking shape in Nagaland calls for calm and cool contemplation with matured wisdom, if we are to avert further disaster from happening all over again. By now it ought to be sufficiently clear to the State Government that the people have determinedly crossed the river of no return. The situation has become extremely volatile because the subject, rightly or wrongly, revolves around a sensitively guarded Traditional Customary Laws and Practices that is protected under Article 371 A. Enough has been debated on it with varied legal interpretations and does not require repetition.

Instead let us take a dispassionate look at our ground realities: 1. The agreement signed between JCC and the Government of Nagaland represented by the Chief Minister and his Home Minister in the presence of NBCC as a responsible third party witness, on 30th January 2017, was a very serious undertaking for all concerned not to childishly be trifled with. It should have honourably been upheld.

Without doubt reneging on this agreement was the spark that set Nagaland ablaze. The beleaguered Home Minister trying to find that proverbial straw to save his drowning Government and his bearded face by saying: (Quote): “On the hindsight, the lapse on the part of all participants was that it was not discussed as to whether the postponement shall cover the entire State or only those towns/municipalities where the people were protesting against ULB election” (Unquote)[Nagaland Post February 10, 2017] is nothing short of a poor pathetic explanation that does not convince anyone. The need for the above hair splitting exercise was absolutely unnecessary for those with gray matter because the very basis for this coordinated meeting centred on temporarily suspending the ULB election process for two months. The fact that it was ‘not discussed’ was for the obvious reason that the subject covered not part but the entire State as a matter of a principle problem across the board. If Chief Minister and Home Minister were really confused as to whether the agreement covered partial or whole State, the responsible thing to do was to have it clarified from the JCC first before arbitrarily taking such a hasty action without honour and vitiate the atmosphere by tactlessly failing to perceive the foreboding current sweeping the shores even at that time. In this, NBCC as the third party witness ought to also explain their understanding of this agreement for public clarity.

2. Chief Minister was a party to this agreement. It was obligatory on the part of his Cabinet to abide by his decision and

not vote against this agreement under the principle of “Collective responsibility”. Technically speaking therefore this was as good as a “no confidence” vote against him. If for nothing else CM should have honourably and gracefully resigned on this one count alone. Reclaiming the endorsement of his Legislators for his continued leadership is of no real consequence when the talk is about “Moral responsibility” for all the unfortunate incidents that had been perpetuated under his watch leading to the death of our three sons. Remember what Mr. David Cameron, the Prime Minister of England, did after losing the Brexit plebiscite that he was campaigning against? He (not being a power/money hungry Naga), accepted the moral responsibility as an honourable man with principles and gracefully resigned on his own volition despite the full support of his majority Party MPs in the House of Commons and had every right to legally continue. That is what decent people term as a respectable sense of ‘honour’. If there is any “Honour” left in Nagaland we the people must stand together for a change and do the best we can to salvage it from the cesspool where it presently resides...before it finally dissolves.

3. The most glaring aspect in the present trying situation is the non-functional status of the Government machinery which has practically come to a grinding halt for the past 10 days signifying a clear breakdown of law and order situation that has spun out of Government’s control with no immediate end in sight.

Coordinating interactive consultations and discussions with the traditional infrastructure including the Tribal Apex Hohos is the urgent need of the hour. However, judging from the determined stand taken by NTAC/JCC with the full backing of all the Tribal Apex Hohos, this is not about to happen as long as MR. T.R clings on to his rickety chair. Ignoring the traditional time bomb with a short ULB fuse that he has arbitrarily lit is going to make normal governance impossible from this point onwards with potential chaos in the making that could very well cause additional loss of lives in the event of his effort to make the Government machinery function. We are witnessing a fullblown Constitutional breakdown.

This is perhaps more than sufficient a reason for the Governor to consider his prerogative and independently recommend PR based on the dangerous ground reality that is waiting to spiral out of control further if nothing tangible is done. Time is dangerously ticking by.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd), Upper Forest Colony; Kohima, (kksema@gmail.com)

The games people play through the prism of the 33% reservation for women

(From previous issue) These are some of the searching questions the public wanted the state government to clarify before proceeding with the election. The argument about getting generous fund for development of urban areas from the central funding once the reservation process is completed could not convince the people without further scrutiny, if it compromises on their rights affecting every Naga of both the gender.

The cabinet had on 4th Feb.2017, curiously, decided to send a Memorandum urging the central government to initiate a constitutional amendment to this provision contained in Part IX-A, Art.243 (T) cl3. This is a meaningless exercise to buy time, as the process for any constitutional amendment is a very long drawn process and not likely to be considered for the state of Nagaland alone. In any case everyone knows that sending a Memorandum is not a solution to the current crisis between the people and the state government. Such an irrelevant action will only create further suspicion and mistrust.

The Naga civil societies are genuinely worried and concerned how such an Act would be a compromise to their rights and interests of the future of the Nagas. But the adamant refusal to have the dialogue with the people compounded by the subsequent

u-turn on the tripartite agreement was not expected form a person of authority of the government.

It was the last straw to end the TRUST of the people on the present elected government which is supposed to take care of the welfare and protect the interest of the people. The public anger was spontaneous and uncontrollable leading into avoidable bloodshed and the tragic loss of innocent lives.

The mandator y constitutional provision, under the Art243 (T)cl3(74th Amendment 1992)say that;- not less than one-third (including the seats reserved for SC&ST women) of the total seats shall be reserved for woman. The main purpose of this general directive is to ensure adequate representation for the weaker sections like, the SC, ST and woman uniformly in all the ULBs in the country.

How compatible is the reservation provision with the Naga tradition and customary practices. On critical examination, a question may be asked whether an exception can be possible exempting the applicability of this provision in Nagaland state be justifiable in view of the overriding constitutional guaranteed to the Nagas under Art.371 (A) on any matter relating to the Traditional and customary practices, religious practices, administration of civil and criminal justice and the ownership of land, transfer and its resources.

This is a comprehensive right given to the Nagas to protect preserve and regulate their lives in accordance with their traditions and customs. Though the municipality or Town Council is of modern Institution, it is established within the Naga territory and for the regulation of the lives of the Nagas, so it automatically attracts the right guaranteed. However, strict observance by the state government on the provisions relating to the Woman Reservation in Art.243 (T) clause(3), at the time of the last Amendment to the Municipal Act 2001, may have given an impression that the traditional and customary procedure is inadequate to take

care of Legislative requirement in today’s situation. Nevertheless, the procedure adopted in moving the bill for 33 % reservation for women, and subsequent passing as an amendment to the municipal act was inconsistent with the spirit of the rights guaranteed to the Nagas. Because it is considered as interference to the rights provided. Sadly, the adoption of the amendment by a unanimous resolution in the assembly in November 2016 legitimized its applicability in the State of Nagaland unless a corrective measure is taken in reversing the Act. (To be concluded) T.N.Mannen, IAS (Rtd)

Reader’s Post Sir,

End this turmoil

The deadlock between the government and civil bodies is truly affecting the common people. Children have to appear for their board exams in the next couple of days. Some have to take admission online which is impossible because of ban on internet.

The government salaried people are yet to receive their salaries.

Travellers too will face the onslaught from Monday when movement of vehicles (should the bandh be imposed strictly) would be curtailed. Everything in Nagaland is beginning to come to a standstill with no respite from the sufferings. Churches are praying for peace in Nagaland. Let there be an end to this turmoil for the sake of our beloved state.

Benthunglo K Lotha, Duncan Dimapur

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

Goa opposition raises doubts over en masse Army voting

Panaji, Feb 11 (IANS): Opposition political parties here have claimed that the BJP in Goa had forced the Indian Army jawans to cast votes in favour of the saffron party in the February 4 state polls.

Leaders of the Congress and Goa Forward claimed that jawans from the 3 MTR camps located in Navelim in South Goa and the 6 TTR in Ponda voted in unprecedented numbers.

They also said their party’s respective candidates were not allowed to canvas in the military cantonment areas. “Over 700 army jawans were suddenly registered as voters from the three MTR military cantonment area. This kind of voter registration and voting is unprecedented... This is nothing but a surgical strike on fair election processes in the state,” Congress state president Luizinho Faleiro and the party’s candidate from Navelim told IANS on Saturday.

Luizinho Faleiro

“The reason for our doubt is that there was no verification about whether the army jawans were registered in their home states.

They were just given voter cards,” Faleiro said, adding that a similar surge in voting was also noticed in Ponda constituency, where the 6 TTR regiment is based.

“I was not even allowed to campaign or meet the registered voters in the army cantonment area,” Faleiro said, adding that a complaint had been made to the Election Commission.

Goa Forward, a regional political party, has also

claimed that increased army voting in Navelim, should be probed by the EC. “How is it possible that over 600 army jawans are registered as voters on the last day of filing nominations? The booth level officers were not even allowed in the army cantonment areas to verify the identity of the voters,” Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik told a press conference on Saturday. The BJP has, however, dismissed the allegations as baseless and complaints from political parties who were unnecessarily trying to politicise the issue.

“Cong ress tries to politicise every issue. They should not do it. Army personnel have voting rights and if they exercise their right, then no one should object,” state General Secretary Narendra Savoikar told IANS. “In fact, they should be proud that army personnel exercised their rights,” he added.

J-K government puts rare manuscripts on public display Jammu, Feb 11 (PTI): As a part of the novel initiative to showcase the state’s treasure-trove of heritage and history, the Jammu and Kashmir government today launched a project named ‘Object of the Month’ by announcing public display of the rare manuscript ‘Shahnama’ at Dogra Art Museum here.

Under the initiative, the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, has started putting for public display a special museum object for each month.

In the maiden series under the ‘Object of the Month’ initiative for February, Minister for Culture and Finance Haseeb Drabu unveiled the rare manuscript ‘Shahnama’ at Dogra Art Museum, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex.

‘Shahnama’ (the Book of Kings) is a long epic poem written by renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi.

He started writing it in 977 AD and completed it on 8 March 1010. Consisting of some 50,000 “distichs” or

couplets (2-line verses), the ‘Shahnama’ is the world’s longest epic poem written by a single poet.

It is the national epic of Iran and tells mainly the mythical and to some extent the historical past of the Persian Empire from the creation of the world until the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and the greater region influenced by the Persian culture including Georgia, Armenia, Turkey and Dagestan celebrate this national epic.

The work is of central importance in Persian culture, regarded as a literary masterpiece, and definitive of the ethno-national cultural identity of modernday Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

“The initiative will facilitate display of rare and unique objects from the reserve collection of the museums in the state which could not be earlier displayed due to paucity of space in the museums,” Drabu said.

Reply to I-T queries on post IAF to launch AEW&C to pry on Pak, China note ban deposits extended NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the deadline for reply to SMS or e-mail queries from the income tax department on cash deposits made post demonetisation by 5 days to February 15.

“Time limit for filing of online response to cash deposit data extended!

Now you can file your details by February 15, 2017, #Operation Clean Money,” the I-T department said in a tweet.

On January 31, the tax department had launched ‘Operation Clean Money’ under which it had sent SMS and e-mails to 18 lakh assessees in the initial phase for suspicious cash deposits of Rs 5 lakh and above made during November 9-December 30, 2016. These people had to reply to these queries by logging onto the e-filing portal of the I-T department within 10 days of receipt of communication.

BENGALURU: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will finally induct the first indigenously developed all-weather airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system— ‘Eye in the Sky’— at the Aero India 2017, in Bengaluru, augmenting its ability to detect incoming cruise missiles, fighter jets or even drones from both Pakistan and China.

The Rs 2,400 crore project will see the first aircraft inducted on February 14, while the second one will be delivered in a

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few months. TOI had first reported in January that the AeW&CS is ready for induction, and Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman S Christopher, on Saturday told reporters that the induction will happen at Aero India. Experts have pointed out that India is lagging behind in this aspect of defence capability in comparison with both China and Pakistan. Presently India has only three Phalcon airborne warning and control system (AWACS),

which uses the Israeli earlywarning radars mounted in domes on top of IL-76 aircraft. The indigenous AEW&C system, developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru and integrated on Brazilian-made Embraer145 aircraft, will add to the capabilities along with the three Phalcon systems.

The system is equipped with a 240-degree coverage radars in contrast to the existing Phalcons, which provide a 360-degree coverage over a 400-km range.

Gender discrimination more in US: Minister

AMRAVATI: India is being wrongly pictured as a country where violence is inflicted upon women as there is “much more” gender discrimination in countries like the US, Union minister Y S Chowdary has said.

“Our country is being pictured as a place where there is violence against women. I feel it is not entirely true. There is violence everywhere. There is much more discrimination in America.. more than India,” he said at the first National Women’s Parliament here.

Women have always enjoyed tremendous respect in India and that the country has opened up in terms of educating and employing women, he noted.

Chowdary said the fundamental reason for women lagging behind was “attitude and mindset” and people should realize the importance of “interdependency” between male and female.

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tus is being given to women empowerment, the fairer sex was practizing double standards as a “mother wants her son to do better in life first”.

A three-day National Women’s Parliament is being organised here by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly with the theme of ‘Empowering Women - Strengthening Democracy’.

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, Union ministers M Venkaiah Naidu and P Ashok Gajapati Raju, AP chief minister N Chandrababu

Naidu, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, Bangladesh Parliament Speaker Shirin Chaudhury, Gandhian Ela Bhatt, actress Manisha Koirala and many other dignitaries had attended the inaugural event yesterday.

The vision of NWP is to enable and encourage social, political and economic empowerment of women in all strata of the society. One of the objectives of NWP is to generate new ideas, theories and ideologies for women empowerment.

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The strong performance of the Emirate’s tourism industry amid turbulent year across the world indicates that progress towards the annual target of 20 million visitors by 2020, is on track, it added.

With our international overnight traffic reaching 14.9 million, Dubai has cemented its ranking as the fourth most visited city in the world, critically delivering the highest value to the domestic economy with the country getting number one ranking in terms of spend per tourist compared to any other competitor destination, Dubai Tourism Director General Helal Saeed Almarri said.

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Similarly, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) remained the dominant market within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), bringing first time and significant repeat travellers to Dubai,” he added.

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MUMBAI: Dubai attracted 1.8 million overnight visitors from India in 2016, recording a 12 per cent growth over the previous year to become the number one source market in South Asia.

The country hosted 1.6 million Indian travellers in 2015, according to data from Dubai Tourism.

Data also revealed that overall worldwide, Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording 5 per cent increase over 2015. Overall Dubai attracted more than 14.2 million overnight visitors in 2015.

“Expectations on tourism growth from India remain high for 2017 with even stronger bilateral ties being forged between the

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“Our traditional core markets spanning the GCC, India, UK and Germany, continue to deliver over 40 per cent of our tourism traffic and we remain committed to investing further in driving greater penetration and frequency from these bases where we have built a credible recognition of the Dubai destination offering,” he said.

Almarri said infrastructure, accommodation, air connectivity, access and policy enablers continue to be the facilitating levers that ensure Dubai remains price competitive and hugely attractive for a broad range of global travellers.

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Guwahati. This flight will also link Dibrugarh for the first time with the capital,” he said adding that also on the anvil was a second Kolkata to Hyderabad flight via Bhubaneswar.

Recently, Air India Express had launched services to Singapore and Dhaka from Kolkata. Operations to the Northeast have also been strengthened with the commencement of point to point operations from Kolkata to Imphal and from Kolkata to Aizwal as well as between Kolkata and Dimapur and Dibrugarh.

Air India, along with its subsidiary Alliance Air, has also been connecting Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to boost regional connectivity within the country, Lohani said.

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Air India would also reinstate the day-return Kolkata-Bangalore flight in addition to the existing flight to Bangalore from the city.

“The AI, which is set to induct 34 aircraft this year, is on an expansion mode driven by its policy ‘Fly More Fill More’ directly connecting Delhi with Washington shortly and also launching a Dreamliner flight to Copenhagen later in the year.

Besides, Air India would start a flight from Mumbai to Guwahati and from Mumbai to Ranchi and start a service on the Delhi-Guwahati-Dibrugarh sector, Lohani said.

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Kolkata, Feb 11 (PTI): With the induction of more Dreamliners to its fleet this year, national carrier Air India is planning to start more direct international flights, including one from Kolkata,” AI Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said here today.

After an internal meeting at the AI Headquarter here, Lohani said that “Air India is set to enhance its connectivity in the Eastern Region from its summer schedule starting in a phased manner from March-end this year.”

The national carrier would launch a thrice-aweek Kolkata-Bangkok flight operated by the stateof-the-art Airbus A320 Neo aircraft in May.

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8 and holders were asked to deposit in banks the cash in denomentation of scrapped Rs500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes till December 31).

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office has filed charges for cheating the exchequer after investigation of operators running a group of 49 shell companies and their proprietorship concerns. A charge is that 559 beneficiaries had laundered money to the extent of Rs 3,900 crore, with the help of 54 professionals.

The information has been shared with the Special Investigative Team on undisclosed money, the income tax (I-T) department, enforcement directorate (ED), Securities and Exchange Board of India, and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

The I-T department has reopened assessments in these cases and the ED has initiated action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. ICAI has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against its members involved.

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enforcement agencies. The members will be from various regulatory ministries and enforcement agencies. The regulatory ministry concerned will ensure disciplinary action is initiated against professionals abetting such malpractices and operations.

The basic approach is to prevent money laundering and tax evasion. The government will use technology to identify shell companies. A data base on these companies and their directors would be built by pulling information from various agencies.

In the Budget for 201718, the government has proposed to impose a 10 per cent long-term capital gains tax on those who have invested in unlisted stocks but not paid the securities transaction tax after 2004.

In a small sample analysis of shell companies, it was found that Rs 1,238 crore in cash was deposited in these entities during November and December (demonetisation was announced on November

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Rengma Hoho (RH) has clarified that it has never endorsed any member by name P. Thong to the All Naga Tribes Council of Nagaland (ANTCN).

In a press note, RH president Kenyuseng Tep further said that the hoho never knew the existence of the ANTCN. In this regard, RH said P. Thong himself would be held responsible and at his own risk for resolution/statement(s) issued by him as general secretary.

N ew D elhi , F e b 1 1 (Agencies): After trying to tighten the rules against shell companies through its Budget proposals, the government has decided to follow with “harsh punitive” action that will include freezing of bank accounts and striking off the names of dormant companies.

Their investments in real estate could also come under the scanner, as the government has also decided to invoke the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act. A meeting was held in the Prime Minister’s Office with senior officers of various departments on Friday to review the functioning of companies which do not conduct any operations and do money laundering in India, went an official statement.

A task force has been set up under co-chairmanship of revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia and corporate affairs secretary Tapan Ray to monitor actions against deviant shell companies by various

accounts.

The report said mobilebased digital authentication and identity, which is now gaining popularity as “GSMA Mobile Connect”, can help address the issue of multiple login IDs and passwords. “Mobile Connect supports various level of authentication methods including biometric. When used in conjunction with Aadhaar, it can address all levels of authentication,” it said. The report further said telcos in 2017 will design digital transformational programmes to enhance customer experience through more digital interaction points with a focus on customer acquisition, relationship, and value management. The Deloitte TMT report added that telecom operators would unveil new Internet of Things (IoT) strategies or stretch the existing one to have higher level of participation in the overall end-to-end IoT ecosystem. It said that a couple of “leading operators” would make significant investments to extend their IoT capabilities.

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(From p-1) Meanwhile, RSZ has held the state government fully responsible for “creating the prevailing fear psychosis and unrest.”

RSZ also condemned the “atrocious action” of the state security forces taking the precious lives of three young men. RSZ conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved families.

Further, RSZ has assured the student community within its jurisdiction that the upcoming exams would not be affected by the proposed indefinite bandh.

It reminded students that both JCC and NTAC were shouldering the interest of the future generation, adding that every Naga should render their moral support. It has assured the JCC and NTAC of its full cooperation. Asserting it was fully prepared for the proposed indefinite bandh starting Monday, the RSZ informed Rengma public that there would be no shortage of essential commodities in its jurisdiction.

MUMBAI, Feb 11 (Agencies): Mobile and digital payments will overtake physical card payments as the predominant non-cash payment mode in India in 2017, driven by demonetisation. The possibility has been expressed by Deloitte India in its report titled ‘Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions 2017’.

“Demonetisation has forced a behavioural change in the Indian consumer.

While FinTechs used the ‘carrot’ approach to entice customers to switch behaviour and adopt digital payments, demonetisation employs a more draconian ‘stick’ approach, which may prove to be more effective,” the report, which was made available to ET, said.

“Demonetisation may well be the catalyst that sees semi-urban and rural markets in India skip the ‘card’ era and leapfrog directly to ‘mobile payments’ era,” the report added. The firm’s research also found that 43% of adult smartphone users in developed markets use their phones to check their bank

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New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI): Gold regained its glitter by surging Rs 225 to Rs 29,725 per 10 grams at the bullion market today, tracking a firm trend overseas amid pick-up in buying by local jewellers to meet wedding season demand.

Silver also reclaimed the Rs 43,000-mark by gaining Rs 800 to Rs 43,050 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Bullion traders attributed the recovery in gold prices to a firm trend overseas and increased buying by local jewellers to meet the wedding season demand at domestic spot market. Globally, gold rose by 0.42 per cent to trade at almost three-month high of USD 1,232.90 an ounce and silver by 1.85 per cent to USD 17.94 an ounce in New York yesterday.

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity rebounded by Rs 225 each to Rs 29,725 and Rs 29,575 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 400 yesterday.

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“It is those subjects which we have discussed at the meeting today,” the Minister said. Minister of state for finance Arjun Ram Meghwal and Sebi’s chairman designate Ajay Tyagi, currently additional secretary in finance ministry, were also present.

Sebi’s current chairman U K Sinha was present in the meeting along with other board members and top officials of the regulatory

at which it lends to the system, at 6.25 per cent and the reverse repo rate at 5.75 per cent.

However, the central bank had reduced its repo rate by a total 1.75 percentage points between January 2015 and September 2016.

With regard to inflation, Patel said there is no change in stance as far as retail inflation targeting is concerned.

“The commentar y in our monetary policy statement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was the observation that inflation ex-food and fuel has hardly bulged since September and therefore if we want a further reduction in headline inflation it is going to be difficult,” he said. “So it is not a change of stance with respect to that at all, just a comment that since September CPI inflation ex-fuel and food has been difficult to bring down and going forward to go towards 4 per cent and away from 5 per cent on a durable basis requires that CPI ex-food and fuel to also come down,” he added.

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body. Sinha’s term would end on March 1, after which Tyagi will take over.

Besides chair man, Sebi’s board comprises whole-time members, independent directors and nominees from Finance Ministry, Corporate Affairs Ministry and the Reserve Bank.

Sebi was established in 1992 in accordance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.

It was set up with a mandate “to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto”. Besides regulating stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions, Sebi also regulates and supervises various kinds of market entities including brokers, mutual funds, FIIs, rating agencies and investment bankers, as also thousands of listed companies.

New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI): RBI Governor Urjit Patel today exhorted banks to reduce their lending rates to push credit demand in laggard segments, saying banks have benefited from influx of low-cost deposits and its previous repo rate cuts.

“One the amount of reduction in the repo rate that we have undertaken combined with the fact that banks have benefited immensely from the influx of deposits which are CASA deposits, that has come into the system.

“And the weighted average lending rate reduction has been considerably less, given that we feel that there is some scope for further reduction in lending rates and if you see that for sectors like housing, personal etc the reduction has been much more than for other sectors by the same bank,” he said.

He expressed hope that there could be a cut in lending rates in some sectors where reduction has been relatively lower so far. Earlier this week, RBI retained the repo rate,

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NEW DELHI, Feb 11 (PTI): Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said Sebi is evolving as per the requirements of the economy and markets as a professional organisation, as he discussed his Budget initiatives with the markets regulator.

After addressing Sebi’s board and top officials at a customary post-Budget meeting, Jaitley said he also discussed the future agenda for the capital markets regulatory body, including the evolving technological and policy changes.

“Sebi is a professional organisation with a considerable experience in this line and has been evolving as per the needs of the economy and the markets itself,” Jaitley told reporters after his post-Budget address to Sebi’s board. “Primarily, we discussed issues relating to markets ... subjects related to future agenda, some of which are Sebi’s own agenda because of various evolutions in markets and technologies and some of

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Syria war seethes despite cease-fire BEIRUT, FEB 11 (AGENCIES): Syria’s fronts are on fire despite a cease-fire reached in December between the rebels and the government. Though the two sides sat face-to-face in the Kazakh capital of Astana a month later, the government has pressed offensives against rebels around the capital, Damascus, and recently escalated its air campaigns in Homs and Idlib.

The war’s January toll — some 2,000 dead, about a third of them civilians, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group — is the lowest it has been in four years. But that may be because the government wrapped up operations for Aleppo, the country’s largest city, last year. Rebels, for their part, struck at government positions in central Hama province, though they have been mostly occupied by infighting in Idlib that calls into question the direction of their insurrection.

In the midst of all this, the Islamic State group has renewed its crusade for the remote eastern city of Deir el-Zour, while holding onto the culturally cherished site of Palmyra. At the same time, Turkish troops and the rival Syrian military are both closing in on the IS-held town of al-Bab, as U.S.backed Kurdish forces bear down on the extremist’s selfdeclared capital, Raqqa.

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French police foil suicide attack PARIS, FEB 11 (AGENCIES): A teenage girl who was preparing suicide attack on a Paris tourist spot was among four people arrested in and around the southern French city of Montpellier.

The 16-year-old had recorded a mobile-phone video in which she pledged her allegiance to Isis, saying she was ready to die for the cause. She was reportedly planning the strike with her 21-year-old fiancé, who it is believed had tried to join insurgents in Syria in November 2015.

Two older men were also arrested. All four suspects were believed to be French nationals.

Police and judicial sources said those in custody were known to authorities for connections with radical Islam.

Police found TATP explosives and other bombmaking materials in the man’s home, the sources said. The interior ministry confirmed that explosives had been found.

France, which will hold the first round of a presidential election in just over 10 weeks time, remains on high alert over possible Islamist militant attacks.

More than 230 people have died in a series of assaults since the beginning of 2015.

WASHINGTON, FEB 11 (PTI): President Donald Trump has said he is considering signing a “brand new” executive order by next week to temporarily bar citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations from entering America, a day after a US court refused to reinstate his controversial travel ban.

“We will win that battle. The unfortunate part is that it takes time statutorily, but we will win that battle.

We also have a lot of other options, including just filing a brand new order,” Trump told reporters travelling with him on Air Force One from Andrews Air Force Base to Florida.

Asked if his plan might be to issue a new executive order, Trump said: “It very well could be. We need speed for reasons of security, so it very well could be.”

Trump said that “in honour of the (9th US Circuit court) decision” he will likely wait until next week to respond with any action.

“Perhaps Monday or Tuesday,” he said.

The new executive order on immigration would include security measures, Trump said.

“New security measures. We have very, very strong vetting. I call it extreme vetting and we’re going very strong on security.

We are going to have people coming to our country that

President Donald Trump, third from right, and first lady Melania Trump, hidden at left, sit down to dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, third from left, and his wife Akie Abe, right, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday. (AP/PTI)

China expels 32 South Korea missionaries

Two years since signing of peace Iraq forces fire tear gas at pro-Sadr protest deal, war simmers in Ukraine

SEOUL, FEB 11 (AGENCIES): China has expelled 32 South Korean Christian missionaries, a Korean government official said on Saturday, amid diplomatic tension between the two countries over the planned deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in the South.

The 32 were based in China’s northeastern Yanji region near the border with North Korea, many of whom had worked there more than a decade, South Korean media have reported. South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Friday it briefed Christian groups on the case of the missionaries, adding that they were expelled in January.

The ministry advised the groups on the importance of complying with the laws and customs of the areas where they work, it said.

On Saturday, a South Korean missionary in Seoul who insisted on anonymity told Reuters that four people, including a Korean missionary and a Korean-American pastor, were apprehended by Chinese police in a Yanji hotel on Feb. 9.

KIEV, FEB 11 (AGENCIES): Two years have passed since the signing of a deal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine but the bloody conflict has rumbled on -- at the cost of another 5,000 lives. The Minsk II accord saw Kremlin-backed rebels agree with Kiev and Moscow on a halt to the fighting and outlined a complex roadmap for securing peace.

It was hammered out by the presidents of Ukraine and Russia with the help of their French and German counterparts and signed on February 11 two years ago.

The deal was inked during a period of intense combat and rising fears of an open war between the two neighbours. Kiev was accusing the Kremlin of covertly sending in thousands of troops -- putting huge pressure on Moscow’s ties with the West.

What Minsk II did was rein in worries of a broader war. But it never eliminated the violence and deep mistrust blocking progress toward a political solution.

Today’s death toll stands at more than 10,000 and swathes of Ukraine’s

from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days, fulfilling one of his central campaign promises.

“We will be doing something very rapidly to do with the additional security for our country. You’ll be seeing that sometime next week,” Trump said speaking at the White House.

“In addition, we will continue to go through the court process and ultimately, I have no doubt we will win that particular case,” Trump told reporters during a joint news conference yesterday with Japanese Prime Minis-

coal-and-steel-producing east are still controlled by the self-proclaimed “people’s republics” of Lugansk and Donetsk.

And damaging Western sanctions against Moscow remain in place.

So where did Minsk II go wrong? “It is everyone’s fault and there is no political will,” one Western diplomat in Kiev told AFP on condition of anonymity.

The West is convinced that Russia sparked the conflict and is continuing to stoke it. But it also believes Kiev must now share the burden over its refusal to hand some autonomy to the rebel fiefdoms in line with the terms of the deal.

13-point plan

Minsk II followed on from the collapse of a September 2014 agreement that triggered some of the heaviest fighting of the entire war.

The deal emerged from 18 hours of talks between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Petro Poroshenko.

Their French and German counterparts acted as mediators between the two sworn foes. But the real meat of

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ter Shinzo Abe. “We are going to keep our country safe. We are going to do whatever is necessary to keep our country safe. We have had decision which we think will be very successful with, it shouldn’t have taken this much time because safety is a primary reason,” Trump said.

“One of the reasons I am standing here today, the security of our country, the voters felt I would give it the best security,” he said, indicating that he would continue with his efforts for the safety and security of the US despite the court setback.

Minsk II was a separate 13point plan that called for an “immediate and comprehensive ceasefire” and the quick withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front.

It granted Kiev control over all of its border with Russia on condition that Ukraine change its constitution to grant the separatist regions near Russia “special status” and “interim local self-government” by the end of 2015.

But none of these conditions was met and the agreements have been repeatedly extended as international powers cling on to them as the only hope of ending the 33-month war.

One key factor is the refusal of the dominant nationalist and populist forces in Ukraine’s parliament to grant extra powers to the rebels for fear they would hand the regions over to Russia.

The insurgents themselves have never held OSCE-monitored elections under Ukrainian law -- as stipulated in the deal -- and instead pushed ahead with their own local council votes that infuriated Kiev.

China to relocate 3.4 mn people to tackle poverty

BEIJING, FEB 11 (IANS): China plans to relocate 3.4 million people from povertystricken communities to more developed areas this year as part of its poverty reduction drive. The National Development and Refor m Commission (NDRC), the country’s economic planner, said 2.49 million people living in poverty had been relocated in 2016, meeting the target for the year, Xinhua news agency reported. By the end of 2016, there were relocation Residents look at the collapsed portion of a bridge in Surigao hours after a powerful projects in 22 provinces. earthquake.

yet to issue official data of damage or casualty.

Matugas said that the earthquake caused power outages in the city, destroyed the airport runway, bridges and buildings, including hotels and schools. Tremors were felt in neighbouring provinces of Leyte, Mandate City, Butuan, Tacloban and Cebu. The agency has recorded at least 89 after-

shocks after Friday’s quake.

Meanwhile, city residents posted images on social media of the damages after the quake.

A Surigao-based television station posted pictures of a two-storey house with collapsed walls.

Hundreds of residents fled their homes and spent the night outside, according to local authorities.

year after violent clashes with security forces.

Sadr suspects that members of the electoral commission are loyal to his Shi’ite rival, former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, one of the closest allies of Iran in Iraq.

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The Semoma Community Building Donors Raffle Committee held a meeting on 11th February, 2017 to discuss the detail programme for the Donors Raffle Draw proposed on 14th February, 2017.

The Committee deliberated on the prevailing law and order situation with impending indefinite bandh w.e.f.13th Feb.’17, hence decided to differ the draw date for the convenience of the participants/well-wishers. The draw date will be re-fixed once congenial situation emerge and advance notification will be issued through the press.

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3rd Late Imdangla Saku Memorial Men’s Double Amateur Badminton Tournament was held from 09th to 10th February, 2017, at Sakus Mission College Indoor Stadium, Landmark Colony, Dimapur. The family members of Late Imdangla Saku expresses profound gratitude and appreciation to the Shuttlers United Club, Dimapur, for painstakingly and meticulously organizing the said tournament. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Nagaland Post for their immense contribution and also to all the participants for their participation and support in making the tournament so successful.

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sit zone of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Russia’s immigration service in Januar y extended Snowden’s residency permit to 2020.

“Russia doesn’t trade in people and human rights, although American secret services constantly try to draw us into various acts of provocation,” Kucherena said. Snowden wrote on Twitter yesterday that the NBC report was “irrefutable evidence that I never cooperated with Russian intel.”

“No country trades away spies, as the rest would fear they’re next,” wrote Snowden. The US has charged him with espionage and theft of state secrets after he released thousands of classified documents in 2013.

Followers of Iraq’s influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr chant slogans as they wave national flags during a demonstration against corruption in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Family members of Lt. Imdangla Saku

AN APPEAL

AMAZING VOICE OF NAGALAND

Amazing Voice of Nagaland would like to request the state government to kindly make the internet facilities available throughout the state as we would be performing soon live in Mumbai on a reality show the "Rising star" which will be aired on Color's channel and we need the vote of the people to go further. Due to the ban on internet we are facing a lot of problems to get in touch with the organizers. The reality show runs on the TRP (television rating price) and also in order to vote for us, the public need to download Color's app since the voting is done online. As because of this reason, the organizers are not still confident enough to take us up to their show.

Thanking you.

Director President Gen. Secretary Ajit Gogoi Piketo P. Wotsa David Tsarose

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MANILA, FEB 11 (IANS): At least 15 people were killed and 100 others injured after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines’ Surigao city, officials said on Saturday. Surigao Governor Sol Matugas said the quake struck late Friday night, 14 km northwest of the city, Xinhua news agency reported. The government disaster agency in Manila has

BAG H DA D, F eb 1 1 (Agencies): Iraqi security forces fired tear gas on Saturday at thousands of supporters of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr demonstrating near the heavily fortified Green Zone - a cluster of embassies and government buildings - to press for reforms, witnesses said.

The protest organizers said about two dozen demonstrators had choked on the gas but no one was seriously injured or taken to hospital. Live TV footage showed young men running away as white smoke filled Tahrir Square in downtown Baghdad.

Thousands had gathered in the square to demand an overhaul of the commission that supervises elections ahead of a provincial vote due in September.

Riot police fired tear gas when they tried to move toward the Green Zone which also houses international organizations. Sadr’s supporters stormed this district last

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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called on the demonstrators to remain peaceful and to “abide by the law”.

Sadr is openly hostile

to American presence and policies in the Middle East and, at the same time, he has a troubled relationship with Iraqi political groups allied with Iran.

DBS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS Shri. K.K. Paul, President of Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) extends heartiest gratitude to Sri. Goutam Sarkar (Joint Secy. Finance), Sri Kamal Dey (Joint Secy. Edu), Sri Pradeep Barman (Youth Secy.), Sri A.K Chowdhury (Secy. Audit), Sri Haru Dey (Member) & many other members of Bengali Samaj who have actively worked to make the programme in regards to helping out financially poor but meritorious students successful for the academic year 2017. The Voluntary Services as rendered by them towards the Society are unaccountable.

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PUKHOLIMIH KIGHINI TSALA KIPITHI

Khashi 2017 mpe hipau loye ampelo akighini tsala February 21 lo achekeu sükughukho pesü tipazüu Feb-18 (Saturday) 2017 tsala lo süghiva. Akighini doye inaqhe ayi 6:00 kihe lono huthuve nani. Püzüu toi khashi ghi Pukholimih phohlo kughukomi puthe wokhave kemi lihmih lagha qo kümsü luni.

Hipaqo :- 1. Swu Awomi 4. Shohemi 2. Katilimih 5. Kihonulimih 3. Cheqümi (Tsüqümi) 6. Henanulimih etc Akighini kishekha thiu aküpütsa ani.

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Program Commitee OFFICE OF THE

SATOI RANGE STUDENTS' UNION (STKK) H.Q SATOI TOWN, NAGALAND Estd. : 1972 Motto : Zenith our Zest

The Satoi Range Students' Union has elected the new office bearers for the tenure of 2017-2019.

1. President : Nikato T. Ayemi 2. General Secretary : Homugha H. Achumi 3. Finance Secretary : Kainali Aye UNION ASSEMBLY 1. Assembly Speaker : Inaka Awomi 2. Deputy Speaker : Mughalu S. Sumi ADVISORS 1. Lika S. Awomi, 2. Akuto Tuccu, 3. Samuel Achumi

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want to be here for good reason,” he said.

The President’s remarks came after a threejudge bench of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco refused to reinstate his controversial travel ban on Thursday.

The judgement means that citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries will continue to be able to travel to the US. Trump signed the executive order last month suspending the arrival of all refugees for at least 120 days, Syrian refugees indefinitely, and barring citizens

M O S C OW, F E B 1 1 (AGENCIES): Edward Snowden’s Russian lawyer Saturday dismissed a US report that Moscow was considering extraditing the NSA whistleblower as a “gift” to President Donald Trump. Anatoly Kucherena, who has represented Snowden since his arrival in Russia in 2013, told Interfax news agency that “Russia has no legal basis to hand over Snowden.”

US channel NBC on Friday quoted a senior US official with access to highly sensitive intelligence reports as saying Russia was considering the move “to curry favour” with Trump.

Snowden’s US lawyer Ben Wizner told NBC that he was not aware of such plans.

“All this talk is just ordinar y speculation.

Someone is indulging in wishful thinking,” Kucherena said, insisting that Snowden “lives in Russia absolutely lawfully.” The former National Security Agency contractor shook the American intelligence establishment to its core in 2013 with a series of devastating leaks on mass surveillance in the US and around the world.

He has been living in exile in Russia since the summer of 2013 after spending weeks in the tran-

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Grammys 2017: All you need to know

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ere’s ever ything you need to know about the show.

James Corden is hosting the show live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 5pm (PT)/8pm(ET) on Sunday, 12 February.

You can watch the red carpet coverage live on E! (151 on Sky, 156 on Virgin, 321 on BT) from 11pm on Sunday.

Katy Perry: Giving the first performance of her comeback song Chained To The Rhythm.

Beyonce: Not officially confirmed - but her dad says she’s performing, so it must be true.

Adele: Likely to be singing her current single, Water Under The Bridge.

The Weeknd and Daft Punk: This is Daft Punk’s first performance in three years.

Will White House press secretary Sean Spicer be more impressed than last time?

Chance The Rapper Alicia Keys and Maren Morris Bruno Mars: Appearing with Prince’s side-project The Time, whose music inspired Uptown Funk.

Little Big Town, Demi Lovato,

Andra Day and Tori Kelly: Performing a tribute to the Bee Gees. Let’s hope it’s not as excruciating as it sounds.

Lady Gaga and Metallica: Strange though this collaboration sounds, Gaga used to be the singer in a Led Zeppelin tribute band, so it could just work.

Sturgill Simpson Lukas Graham John Legend and Cynthia Erivo: Performing a memorial to musicians who have died in the past year.

Anderson .Paak and A Tribe Called Quest Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood Kelsea Ballerini William Bell and Gary Clark Jr Other performers are likely to be announced in the run-up to the show, and there are usually a few surprises on the night itself.

There are 83 categories at the Grammys - including “best surround sound album” and “best notes” (C# is our favourite) - so if you’re a musician and you don’t get a prize, it’s probably best to cut your losses and take up ostrich farming.

You can see the main nominees at the bottom of this page, or read the full, exhaustive list on the official website of the Grammy Awards.

The big fight is between Adele and Beyonce, who go head to head in the three main categories: Album of the year, record of the year and song of the year.

We predict Beyonce’s politically-charged Lemonade will take the honours for album of the year; while Adele’s Hello will take the others, which focus more on songcraft.

If we’re right, it will be the first time Beyonce’s won the main prize. Two years ago, she lost album of the year to Beck’s Morning Phase, prompting Kanye West to throw all his toys out of the pram.

“Beck needs to respect artistry and he should have given his award to Beyonce,” he observed.

What’s the difference between record of the year and song of the year?

Song of the year goes to the people who wrote the music and lyrics.

Record of the year recognises everyone who contributed - musicians, producers, artists, catering team, dog groomer, receptionist, Simon Cowell, etc.

Very much so. Photographs of the seating plans released on Friday show that Beyonce and Jay Z get the best seats in the house, cementing their position as pop royalty.

Beyonce’s sister Solange - nominated for best R&B performance - has to sit a row behind, resisting the urge to flick B’s ear.

Adele sits next to Bruno Mars, while Lady Gaga has an aisle seat. And, in the most unlikely pairing of the night, J-Lo will have to make small talk with Barry Gibb.

Why are they called the grammys?

The name was chosen in a contest - as the ceremony was previously known as the Gramophone Awards.

Jay Danna, the contest winner, received 25 LPs as a prize from the Recording Academy.

How will they handle the ‘in memoriam’ section?

David Bowie, George Michael, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Sir George Martin, Sharon Jones, Glenn Frey, Prince Buster, Phife Dawg... 2016 was brutal but that puts the Grammys in a pickle.

They have a long history of musical tributes, but no-one wants this year’s show to feel like a funeral.

“You’ve got a lot of

people incredibly excited about being nominated,” producer Kenneth Ehrlich told Rolling Stone. “I don’t want to deny them by devoting a third of the show to people who’ve passed away.”

However, organisers have announced there will be special segments devoted to Prince - possibly led by Bruno Mars - and George Michael.

Is anyone else boycotting the ceremony?

Kanye West, who’s up for best rap album, vowed to boycott the Grammys if Frank Ocean wasn’t nominated. We’ll have to wait and see if he keeps his word.

Among the other major stars, Justin Bieber is allegedly skipping the show because he “doesn’t think the Grammys are relevant or representative, especially when it comes to young singers” (according to TMZ, anyway).

And Drake isn’t going to make it to LA, because he’s playing a show in Manchester... But that might not be such a bad decision.

The show’s ratings dropped to a seven-year low in 2016, meaning the star will make more money from a single concert than he would from three minutes’ TV exposure Will there be a trump protest?

It certainly seems likely. Adele, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and John Legend have all been outspoken critics of the new president.

The show has a history of protest. Pharrell, Beyonce and Common all spoke out against police killings of African-Americans two years ago; while Kendrick Lamar performed in chains last year, making a comment on discrimination in America’s prison system.

Grammy Awards 2017: Main nominations Album Of The Year Adele - 25 Beyonce - Lemonade Justin Bieber - Purpose Drake - Views Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor’s Guide To Earth Record Of The Year Adele - Hello Beyonce - Formation Lukas Graham - 7 Years Rihanna ft Drake - Work Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out Song Of The Year Adele - Hello Beyonce - Formation Justin Bieber - Love Yourself Lukas Graham - 7 Years Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza Best New Artist Kelsea Ballerini The Chainsmokers Chance The Rapper

Maren Morris Anderson .Paak Best alternative album David Bowie - Blackstar PJ Harvey - The Hope Six Demolition Project Bon Iver - 22, A Million Iggy Pop - Post Pop Depression Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool Best pop album Adele - 25 Justin Bieber - Purpose Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman Demi Lovato - Confident Sia - This Is Acting Best rap album Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book De La Soul - And The Anonymous Nobody DJ Khaled - Major Key Drake - Views Schoolboy Q - Blank Face LP Kanye West - The Life Of Pablo

Fifty Shades Darker gets critical spanking

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hile not everyone hated the sequel to 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey, the vast majority of critics were not impressed.

The New York Times said the film was “Fifty Shades Darker and only half as watchable” as its predecessor.

“What an incredibly, indelibly idiotic movie,” is how Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers summed it up in his 0.5-star review.

“Fifty Shades Darker is an ordeal to watch not because of its gothic eroticism but because of its utter blandness,” wrote The Independent’s Geoffrey Macnab.

“When the inevitable spanking scene takes place, it is tongue in cheek (although not quite literally so).”

“Buff, bland, bonking machines are possessed of prodigious libido but bereft of personality,” The Daily Mirror’s Chris Hunneysett wrote.

“If you want to watch a movie about a billionaire playboy with a penchant for darkness, inflicting violence and dressing up in masks, you’re far better off seeing The Lego Batman Movie.”

But Variety liked it a

little more, writing: “For all its structural and psychological deficiencies, it’s hard not to enjoy Fifty Shades Darker on its own lusciously limited terms.”

“It sure ain’t boring,” observed Deadline’s Pete Hammond, who also gave the film a more positive review.

“Best of all, like the first film, this one has a killer soundtrack that makes Fifty Shades Darker sound just as good as it looks.”

“There’s one significant problem with both Fifty Shades movies that’s impossible to ignore: [Jamie] Dornan is just a dud,” said Time’s Stephanie Zacharek.

But, she adds: “It’s all fantasy, so what’s the harm?

There isn’t any. And if millions of girls or guys go out to see Fifty Shades Darker with their friends for a giggle or two, then the world is a happier place.”

Other publications who didn’t quite consider the film a masterpiece included The Guardian, The Telegraph and The New Yorker.

To be fair - we’re fairly confident everyone involved in making the film wasn’t pinning their hopes on critical praise.

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ first look Katrina Kaif to turn Oscars 2017 musical teaser marks beginning of production producer for sister Isabel performers announced

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he first look teaser video for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ has been released, marking the beginning of production on the film.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been working with ‘phases’, beginning with Iron Man back in 2008. They’re currently in phase three with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok.

2018 will see the release of Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp and Avengers: Infinity War. The studio began pro-

duction on the film on January 23. The teaser video gives us a first-look at the Marvel movie as well as short interviews with stars Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, producer Kevin Feige, writers Stephen McFeely and Christopher Markus and directors Anthony and Joe Russo.

Last month, it was reported that Game Of Thrones star Peter Dinklage was wanted for a key role in the movie.

The Tyrion Lannister actor is said to be “in early talks” for a “key role” in

Avengers: Infinity War, which is set for release in 2018.

Though Avengers: Infinity War was originally conceived as one story told over two films, Part 1 and Part 2, it was announced in June that it has been scaled back to a single film.

Avengers: Infinity War and the currently untitled sequel will be shot back to back, beginning this month (January) in Atlanta. Shooting is expected to last until at least October and Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands will also be used as locations.

fter Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma, who’ve successfully branched out into film production in the recent past, Katrina Kaif is gearing up to venture into the territory this year.

Grapevine had been abuzz that Salman Khan was to launch one of Kat’s sisters, Isabel, in a project which would also feature Sonia, their other model sibling who is based in the UK and often visits the 33year old actress in India.

But a close friend of the 51year old actor-producer has told Mirror that there are no plans of him producing a film with Isabel anytime soon. Instead, it’s the leading Bollywood actress who is now planning to turn producer.

“Katrina and Salman discuss films extensively and are like family to each other. She has shown interest in venturing into film production soon while simultaneously balancing her acting gigs and has been reading scripts, discussing films with her close director friends as well.

If there’s anyone who’ll launch her sister in a big Bollywood production, it’ll be Katrina herself,” revealed the source, adding that the actress has

always taken keen interest in understanding the nittygritty of the filmmaking process and will soon plan a venture under her own banner.

When Mirror got in touch with Katrina, she said, “Nothing really has crystallised yet. I will produce a film one day... soon.”

News of Isabel’s acting debut first hit headlines when she began to accompany Katrina to Bollywood parties and even made an appearance with her at an award function.

Meanwhile, the Kaif sisters continue to make joint appearances at Salman’s frequent bashes too. Isabel finally appeared in the 2014 Kunal Nayyar-starrer, ‘Dr Cabbie’, which was directed by Jean-Francois Pouliot, with Salman as one of the co-producers on the project. Sallu even flew to Toronto for the film’s premiere, posing with Kunal and Isabel.

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he musical performers have been announced for this year’s Oscars ceremony.

The 2017 Oscars will take place on February 22 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

Jimmy Kimmel will host. The nominations were announced last month.

Variety now reports that Best Original Song nominees including Justin Timberlake, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sting will all perform, as well as John Legend.

Timberlake will perform his Trolls song ‘Can’t

Stop The Feeling’, Miranda will perform Moana’s ‘How Far I’ll Go’, Sting will perform ‘The Empty Chair’ from ‘Jim: The James Foley Story’ and Legend will play ‘Audition (The Fools Who Dream)’ and ‘City Of Stars’ from La La Land’, performed in the movie by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these world-class artists to the Oscars,” show producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd say in a statement.

“These performances will not only celebrate the

five extraordinary nominated original songs, but also the integral part music plays in movies.”

La La Land is the leading contender for the 89th Academy Awards with a record-equalling 14 nominations.

This includes nominations in each of the big four categories: Best Picture, Best Director for Damian Chazelle, Best Actress for Emma Stone and Best Actor for Ryan Gosling.

Only All About Eve and Titanic have racked up as many nominations in the past.

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mole Gupte hits the right note when it comes to making films for kids. Known for the poignant story of Taare Zameen Par (2007), he is now set to release his next project, Sniff, in May. Believed to be Bollywood’s first kiddie action adventure film, it is written and directed by Amole. But before the franchise hits cinemas, the film’s producers, Trinity Pictures, will launch a comic series inspired by characters from the film in association with Diamond Comics.

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Agents Of Sniff, the comic series explores the adventures of spy-superhero Sunny, who is also the central

character of the film. The comic stories will be available with Chacha Chaudhary books. Chacha and

Gill are also likely to feature together in the April edition, available in English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati.

The series has been written by Yogesh Chandekar and illustrated by awardwinning illustrator Saumin Patel. Ajit Thakur of Trinity says, “We set out to build characters who outlive the plots, and travel beyond the screen. It’s time to take the big step and introduce Sunny Gill, an eight-yearold underdog who goes on to become India’s first spysuperhero.”

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SA top ODI rankings after win

South Africa surged to the top of the team ODI rankings with a clean sweep over Sri Lanka in Centurion on Friday.

Denturion, Feb 11 (Agencies): South Africa went top of the ODI world rankings after their 88-run win over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international in Centurion, securing a 5-0 series whitewash.

Hashim Amla hit a superb 154, sharing in a 187-run record opening partnership with Quinton de Kock (109) - who also smacked a century - as South Africa amassed

384-6 when batting first. Sri Lanka never came close in reply, especially after being reduced to 82-5 inside the opening 14 overs.

And despite an enterprising unbeaten 114

by Asela Gunaratne lower down the order, the visitors fell well short, finishing on 296-8, though they did bat out their full 50 overs for the first time in the series.

Sri Lanka elected to field first after winning the

Former Dutch football star Keizer passes away

Piet Keizer

The Hague, Feb 11 (IANS): Former Dutch football star Piet Keizer died on Friday at the age of 73 following the effects of lung cancer, his family made it known on Saturday.

From 1961 until 1974, Keizer played a total of 490 matches for Ajax during which he scored 189 goals.

With the Amsterdambased giants, he won the European Champions Cup

in 1971, 1972 and 1973, the club World Cup in 1972 and a total of six national titles, reports Efe. The skillful and stylish left winger never played for another club.

With Sjaak Swar t and the late Johan Cruyff, Keizer formed a legendary Ajax frontline. Keizer’s former friend Cruyff died on March 24 last year at the age of 68, after he was diagnosed with lung cancer as well. Keizer played a total of 34 matches for the Dutch national team. He was active in one match at the 1974 World Cup, in which the Netherlands finished second.

After his career Keizer said farewell to football and lived a quiet life, only to return as advisor and scout of Ajax in 2001.

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toss, but would regret that decision as South Africa’s openers put on 187 together in 26.3 overs, De Kock racing through to an 80-ball ton. Amla was slightly more circumspect in reaching three figures, bringing up his hundred - off 112 balls in the 40th over, but swiftly added a further 50 to his score in the closing overs.

Suranga Lakmal (3-71) and Lahiru Madushanka (2-70) had halted the hosts’

run-scoring somewhat with regular wickets before Amla and Farhaam Behardien (32 off 20 balls) took apart the Sri Lankan attack late on.

Sri Lanka suffered an early blow in their runchase as Upul Tharanga - who scored a century in the fourth ODI defeat - fell to Chris Morris (4-31) for seven.

Morris soon had a second when Kusal Mendis (1) offered up some catching practice to AB de Villiers at mid-off.

Then Niroshan Dickwella (39 off 19), who again provided a spark at the top of the order, was next to go, as Sri Lanka’s top order fell apart.

Some respectability was added to the visitors’ score thanks to a 93-run stand for the sixth wicket between Gunaratne and Sachith Pathirana (56), but the pair failed to score at such a rate to keep Sri Lanka in with a chance of victory.

And despite some big-hitting late on by Gunaratne - including four consecutive boundaries off one Behardien over - to take him through to a maiden ODI hundred, Sri Lanka slipped to another heavy defeat on their tour, while South Africa claimed top spot in the world rankings.

11TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY HOPHEGA JISING

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 1 (Agencies): The Football Association of Wales will appeal against the fine imposed by FIFA over the displaying of commemorative symbols during a match, the organisation announced.

The FAW was fined 20 000 Swiss francs after a wreath and poppy mosaic were displayed in memory of Britain’s war dead during a World Cup qualifier

against Serbia in Cardiff last November.

“The Football Association of Wales can confirm that it has received written reasons from FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee relating to sanctions imposed during our World Cup qualifier against Serbia on November 12, 2016,” the FAW said in a statement.

“Following this, the FAW have now informed

Valencia wants 6 yrs at Man Utd

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 1 (Agencies): Antonio Valencia “doesn’t believe he is the best” but wants to stay at Manchester United for another six years.

The Ecuador international signed a oneyear contract extension with United until 2018 in January, but the 31-yearold winger-turned-full-back says he hopes to play on for another five years after that.

Valencia has been converted into a rightback at Old Trafford after making his Premier League reputation at Wigan as a winger, although he admits he sometimes pines for the freedom of a forward player.

“I don’t want to say I am 100 per cent a right

back. I still feel like a rightsided attacking player but I guess I am getting there,” he told the Daily Mail. “ I t ’s q u i t e t o u g h because you need to focus even more because you’re playing closer to your own goal. One misplaced pass can result in you conceding a goal. I feel I’ve improved in that area but when I’m on the attack it’s like I’m in my position. But I am in the team and feel like I have the manager’s backing and his trust.”

“I have a new contract and I love the club, the city and my family like living here in Manchester.

I would like to stay here as long as I can, five even six years, more maybe,” the 31-year-old winger-turnedfull-back added.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Lunminlal Thomson

Died on 12 Feb 2016 A years has passed away but still the love we had shared remains the same which no one can replace. The memories are still cherished and fresh in our minds.

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DAD ITS YOUR 1ST BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN

LATE RAZOUNEILIE NGUKHA

We thank God for the opportunity of being your children, we are blessed to have been sired by such a great and wonderful man, you are our inspiration, our life’s hero you’ll forever be.

We love you and we miss you daddy.

Loving wife, children & grandchildren

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IN GRATITUDE

Died on 12.02.2016 A year has passed since you have left us for your heavenly abode but not a single day has gone without remembering you. Death ends a life, not a relationship.

Your humility and smile still linger in our hearts.

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Late Shankar Pradhan Four years have passed since you left us for your heavenly abode; we miss you and remember you in our silent prayers. God has kept you in heaven and we are happy, we have little heaven in our home.

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Mrs. Sadongla (Kumdila) Walling

Lt. Vetso Koza, who died on 6th Feb' 2017 at the ripe age of 99 years, during his lifetime, he had done a lot for the development of our Village. He gave his time for our Village from 1956 till death and for which the Villagers are enjoying the fruits now. His death is a great loss not only to our Village but also the entire Chakhesang Community.

His good deeds will be cherished forever.

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Kevemesu Koza President Sodzhulhou Students' Union

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have won the race and the crown of life” (2 Timothy 4:7)

Dimapur, Feb 11 (NPN): The golden jubilee tournament of Angami Sports Association (ASA) scheduled for February 14-18 has been deferred till further information.

ASA general secretary E r. Z a l e N e i k h a h a s informed all the ASA units/ players and officials of the tournament to stay prepared as the tournament would take place any time as soon as the present situation comes to normalcy. The preparation for the golden jubilee tournament is going on full swing at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) and Indoor Stadium, Officer’s Hill Kohima.

Though death separated us, memories treasured are inseparable. Your presence is still missed by all of us. We remember you in our silent tears.

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2018 World Cup qualifier at Wembley on November 11.

B o t h h av e s i n c e appealed against their punishments, with the SFA announcing its appeal on Thursday.

Fearful of incurring s a n c t i o n s f r o m F I FA for displaying political symbols, Wales elected not to wear poppy armbands for their game against Serbia the following day.

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ASA golden jubilee tournament postponed

May God bless you all abundantly.

Loving husband, children, in-laws, grand children, great grand children and relatives

Loving family members

Our most beloved and Grand Old-Father figure Late Vivotso Koza had lived an honorable and dignified life; touching the lives of those who came in contact with him. His sudden demise onward to HIS Heavenly home on the 6th February, 2017 at 13:30 Hours at Dimapur home has left a great void and a sense of immense sorrow & grief to the family. During this time of great loss and bereavement, we, the bereaved family express our ardent and profound gratitude to one and all for the love and support rendered during the demise of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather.

Your kind expression of sympathy, support, Late Vivotso Koza prayers, and love is gratefully acknowledged, Born : 14.07.1918 deeply appreciated and will always remain in Died : 06.02.2017 our hearts.

We convey our special acknowledgement and appreciation to the following individuals and organizations: 1. Shri. Yitachu, Hon’ble Minister, School Education & SCERT. 2. Shri. Neiba Kronu, Parliamentary Secretary, Planning & Coordination, Taxes, Evaluation & Monitoring Cell.

3. Council of Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches (CCCRC), Chetheba.

4. Rev. Zhowhüyi Nyekha, Sr.Pastor, CCRC Upper PWD, Kohima.

5. Shri. Timikha Koza, President,Tenyimi Public Organisation (TPO).

6. Shri. Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS. 7. Shri. Khalopoto Ladu, Former VCC, Khezhakeno.

8. Shri. Kathu Rengma, District & Session Judge.

9. Dr.Ngopelo Keviechu, Jr.Specialist Civil Hospital, Dimapur.

10. D. Lhoupenyi & family.

11. Dr. Chekhuprü Nyekha.

12. N. Neilo Koza & family.

13. The Village Council, Khezhakeno village.

14. Khezha Area Public Organisation (KAPO).

15. Khezhakeno Outside Dwellers’ Union (KODU).

16. Khezhakeno Welfare Society Kohima (KWSK).

17. Khezhakeno Union Dimapur District (KUDD).

18. Khezhakeno People’s Union, Pfiitsero Town.

19. Khezhakeno Welfare Society, Phek.

20. Sodziilhou Village Council,Dimapur.

21. Chakhesang Christian Revival Church, Upper PWD, Kohima.

22. CRC, Dimapur town.

23. CRC, Sodziilhou Village, Dimapur.

24. 7th Mile Baptist Church, Dimapur.

25. CRC, Khezhakeno Upper.

26. Khezhakeno Women Fellowship Kohima (KWFK).

27. Mothers’ Fellowship, CRC Khezhakeno Upper.

28. Khezhakeno Youth Organisation ( KYO ).

29. Chisomi Youth Organisation (CYO), Khezhakeno.

30. Chisomi Women Society (CWS).

31. Mt. Kahu Christian School, Khezhakeno.

32. Tepfolo Youth Organisation (TYO).

33. CRCCYF, Khezhakeno Upper.

34. Fathers’ Fellowship, CRC-Khezhakeno Upper.

We are overwhelmed by the immense number of individuals, churches and organizations who have contributed physically, financially, materially, and spiritually. Though we would like to name each and every individual for their support, yet we regret our inability to mention all by name; but it is our ardent prayer that our Heavenly Father bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, sons, in-laws, grand children, & great-grand children

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We the bereaved family members of Late Merenzungla (Kangtsung) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, o r g a n i z a t i o n s, ch u r ch e s, neighbours and well wishers for the support and comfort shown to us physically, financially and through prayer at the demise of our beloved, who left for her heavenly abode on 2nd February 2017.

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R i o d e J a n e i ro, Feb 11 (IANS): Chinese football club Beijing Guoan has made a bid to sign former Brazil striker Jonas Oliveira. The 32year-old Benfica star has been tempted to accept a salary offer of $6 million a year, the Lance news outlet said on Friday, reports Xinhua.

Despite battling a persistent ankle injury, Jonas has scored nine goals in 15 matches for Benfica this season, helping the club qualify for the Champions League knockout phase.

FIFA of our intention to appeal the decision.”

The FAW follows E n g l a n d ’s Fo o t b a l l Association and the Scottish Football Association in appealing against punishments handed down by FIFA for commemorative acts.

The FA and the SFA were fined after England and Scotland’s players wore black armbands with red poppy motifs during their

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

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Eleven years have passed, yet you are still fresh in our memories. We thank God for your life and for what you did for us.

We miss you dearly Ape. K-0383

Wales to appeal FIFA against poppy fine

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India on top despite B’desh fightback

Indian players celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal during the third day of the Test match in Hyderabad on Saturday. (PTI)

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (PTI): Indian bowlers faced dogged resistance from Bangladesh middle-order led by captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who hit a defiant 81 to take his team to 322 for six at stumps on day three of the one-off Test here today.

Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s attacking 82 also contributed to Bangladesh’s fightback. At close of play, Rahim was ably supported by Mehedi Hasan Miraz, who was batting solidly batting on 51. However, the visitors still trail India by 365 runs after the hosts declared at 687 for six yesterday.

Umesh Yadav (2/72

in 18 overs) was India’s best bowler on display but spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin (1/77 in 24 overs) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/60 in 29 overs) didn’t look incisive despite being economical on a track that is still pretty good for batting. Ashwin infact was hit for 12 boundaries.

Ishant Sharma (1/54 in 16 overs) looked more effective with the old ball but he did inflict some pain to Mushfiqur with a snorter that had him in some pain.

But the gritty Bangladesh skipper whipped the next for a boundary.

While India still have the upperhand with two full days of play, Bangladesh

certainly would have gained confidence as they showed stomach for some fight in the last two sessions of the day after a poor morning.

T h e yo u n g M i r a z showed maturity beyond his years to help his captain by playing risk free cricket, only hitting the loose deliveries en route a maiden Test half-century.

Mushfiqur hit 12 boundaries in 206 balls while Miraz hit 10 boundaries in 103 balls. The final session yielded 76 runs in 30 overs.

The seventh wicket par tnership between Mushfiqur and Miraz yielded 87 runs in 32.5 overs but more importantly showed that there aren’t too

many demons in the pitch.

The best part was their application in the final session. There was a point of time when Mushfiqur had scored only four runs in an hour in the post tea session. He was ready to put his head down and defend and with very less turn on offer, Ashwin never looked menacing.

Bangladesh still need 166 runs to avoid follow-on and on a fresh morning, a few quick wickets can mean that Virat Kohli would like to ensure follow on. But with his bowlers already sending down 104 overs, he might just want to give them rest and pile a few runs in the second innings.

The post lunch session was comparatively better for Bangladesh with 121 runs coming at the loss of two wickets. But India after getting Shakib and Shabbir Rahman in quick succession, looked in complete control before Mushfiqur and Mehedi resisted.

Brief scores: India 687 for 6 decl. (Murali Vijay 108, Cheteshwar Pujara 83, Virat Kohli 204, Ajinkya Rahane 82, Wriddhiman Saha 106*, Ravindra Jadeja 60*; Taijul Islam 3 for 156) lead Bangladesh 322 for 6 (Shakib Al Hasan 82, Mushfiqur Rahim 81*, Mehedi Hasan 51*; Umesh Yadav 2 for 72) by 365 runs.

24 Indians picked for NBA Academy New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI): Twenty four players were selected for the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the ACG Worldwide Group (ACG) Jump National Finals. The selected 24 will become the first class to receive scholarships and training at NBA Academy India.

The selection of the players at the National Final, held from February 9 to 11, marked the culmination of the three-month nationwide program that conducted tr youts in six regions including Mumbai, Delhi, Ludhiana, Kochi, Chennai a n d Ko l k a t a . T h e 2 4 players will get scholarships and training at the NBA Academy India.

NBA Academy India, the first of its kind in the country and the NBA’s fifth elite training center globally, Winners and runners-up of the 3rd Late Imdangla Saku Memorial badminton tournament will be fully funded by the with their medals. The tournament was organised by Shuttlers United at SM College NBA and will open in April indoor badminton stadium on February 9-10.

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Sanchez nets twice as Arsenal down Hull City

Lo n d o n, F e b 1 1 (Agencies): Alexis Sanchez netted twice, as Arsenal beat relegationhaunted Hull City 2-0 in a game of two handballs at the Emirates.

The win moves Arsenal up to third place in the table, still nine points behind leaders Chelsea, while Hull, with no wins in their last 12 matches away from the KCOM Stadium, remain in 18th place.

Sanchez opened the scoring on 34 minutes in controversial circumstances, netting from close range after Andrew Robertson had only halfcleared Kieran Gibbs’s shot from Mesut Ozil’s cross.

However, the Chilean clearly controlled the ball with his outstretched hand before he drove the ball beyond Tigers’ goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic for his sixth goal in four league matches against Hull.

Hull, a team transformed since the sacking of Mike Phelan and the appointment of Marco Silva on 6 January, looked sharp on the break and the came close to equalising in the 51st minute.

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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is crowded out by the opposition as Hull’s Andrea Ranocchia slides in for the ball.

Lazar Markovic, a January loan signing from Liverpool, outpaced Laurent Koscielny down the right channel before crossing for fellow January loanee Oumar Niasse, but Cech was down smartly to block. Arsenal, who should perhaps have been down to ten men on 55 minutes following last man Gibbs’

cynical block on Markovic, were pegged back in the final ten minutes with Niasse, Andrea Ranocchia and sub Adama Diomande all going close.

But they were caught on the break as they chased an equaliser, and, after Jakupovic had gone walkabout trying to beat Sanchez to a loose ball,

Sam Clucas was forced into a handball on the goalline to keep out substitute Lucas Perez’s header.

Referee Mark Clattenburg immediately pointed to the spot, and showed a red card to Clucas, and Sanchez blasted home from the spot for his 17th Premier League goal of the season.

17 killed in Angola’s football match stampede L ua n da , F e b 1 1 (IANS): At least 17 people died and dozens of others injured in a stampede at a stadium at a soccer stadium in the northern Uige city of Angola. The tragedy occurred on Friday evening seven minutes into a first division match between Santa Rita de Cassia and Libolo when hundreds of local fans stormed one of the gates of the stadium to watch the match, Xinhua reported.

Sources with a local hospital said there were at least 76 casualties, of whom 17 dead, mostly teenagers who tried to sneak into the stadium to watch the game. Five people were also reported to be in serious condition after the stampede.

Witnesses said the crowd trying to gain access would have taken the stadium past its 8,000 capacity, and some people began to fall and some people had walk on others, triggering the worst stadium tragedy in recent memory.

The gate was already over crowded when hundreds of more fans stormed the gate to gain entry while there were only police men were present to safeguard the order, one witness said.

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has ordered an investigation into the incident, local media reported.

Shivajians snap Shillong Lajong’s 4-game winning run

Players of Shillong Lajong FC and DSK Shivajians during their I-League match.

Shillong, Feb 11 ( I AN S ) : P u n e - b a s e d football club DSK Shivajians snapped Shillong Lajong’s fourgame winning spree with a 2-1 win in their I-League tie here on Saturday.

India winger Sanju Pradhan (16th minute) and Irish defender Shane McFaul (44th) scored for the visitors while Dipanda Dicka netted for Lajong in the 33rd minute.

The win helped Shivajians notch up nine points from eight matches.

They are currently at the sixth spot in the 10-team table. Lajong are at the fourth spot with 12 points from eight matches.

The visitors started strongly and Holicharan

Narzary warmed Lajong goalkeeper Vishal Kaith’s gloves early on with an attempt from outside the box that lacked sting.

In the ninth minute, a dipping right-footer from Lajong defender Samuel Shadap was turned away by an alert Subrata Paul in the DSK goal.

But against the run of play, the visitors took the lead when Shadap’s half hearted clearance was prodded in by a lurking Pradhan from close range.

Seventeen minutes l a t e r, D S K l e v e l l e d proceedings as Dipanda Dicka stretched his rich scoring form to seven goals -- highest in the league -after Isaac Vanmalsawma f loated in a perfectly

weighed corner for first N i m D o r j e e Ta m a n g to hit on the volley and then Dicka picking up the rebound to bulge the net.

The visitors though, regained the advantage before the break. Home goalkeeper Vishal Kaith spilled a regulation collection from a flag kick which McFaul turned in.

In the second half, it was all about veteran shot stopper Paul who made three world class saves to keep Konsham Singh, Yuta Kinowaki and Bipin Rai at bay.

DSK got a chance to extend their lead but Kaith narrowed the angle to thwart Pradhan who was one on one with the tall custodian.

Asian Cup key to development: Sunil Chhetri M U M BA I , F e b 1 1 (Agencies): India’s hopes of developing as a soccer-playing nation are reliant on regular participation in tournaments like the Asian Cup, captain Sunil Chhetri said.

Chhetri will be hoping to lead India to the 2019 Asian Cup finals in the United Arab Emirates after the world’s second-most populous nation missed out on the last edition of the tournament in Australia two years ago.

India, who have only reached the finals on three previous occasions, have been drawn alongside Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar and Macau in Group A of the last round of qualifiers, with the top two teams advancing to the expanded tournament. The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) decision to increase the number of finalists from 16 to 24 has given the country a better chance

of qualifying and Chhetri believes it is an opportunity India should not pass up.

“To be honest, we should be playing at the Asian Cup every time.

That’s the parameter we need to use to judge if we are doing well or not,” Chhetri said in an interview.

“We have to kee p playing in the Asian Cup which will mean rubbing shoulders with the best in the region. You know the quality you are playing a g a inst a nd then yo u know how much you have improved.”

Cricket-loving India may have a population of 1.3 billion but it is a massive under-achiever as far as soccer is concerned, with the national side 130th in the FIFA rankings and yet to make a single appearance at the World Cup finals.

A quick glance at India’s group opponents shows that Kyrgyzstan are ranked six places above

Tahir vaults to No.1 spot among ICC ODI bowlers

Bolt at the double to win Nitro meet

Dubai, Feb 11 (IANS): After completing a 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka, South Africa’s Imran Tahir vaulted to the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for bowlers while skipper Faf du Plessis also rose to a career-best No.4 position among the batsmen.

The Pakistan-origin leggie, who also holds the top spot in the ICC T20 International rankings, surpassed New Zealand pacer Trent Boult and West Indies spinner Sunil Narine in the ODI charts, after claiming 10 wickets against Sri Lanka. Kagiso Rabada, at No.7, is the only other Protea bowler in the top 10.

Meanwhile, du Plessis’s 410 runs in his five innings against the Lankans helped him rise to a career-high No.4 in the batting rankings.

His team-mates Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla are at No. 5 and 7.

D av i d Wa r n e r o f Australia leads the batting table, and is followed by South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India’s Virat Kohli.

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them, Myanmar are 159th and Macau are a further 25 places adrift, yet Chhetri is refusing to read too much into those numbers.

“As far as our hopes are concerned, I have played enough to understand that you cannot think about the chances yet,” India’s most-capped player with 92 appearances said.

“The way the rankings work is if you do well in the last six-to-eight months, your ranking can rise to an extent that you can’t even imagine,” he added.

“That’s why when

I face teams in Asia, I don’t look too much into rankings. (Qualification) is not going to be easy.”

India, who did qualify for the 1950 World Cup in Brazil but withdrew ahead of the tournament, open the final round of Asian Cup qualifiers away to Myanmar in Yangon on March 28.

In the past, India coach Stephen Constantine h a s s p o k e n o f g iv i n g opportunities to youngsters to create a bigger pool of talent for the national side but Chhetri, also the country’s most prolific scorer with 52 goals, prefers continuity.

“If you ask me, I would love to have a stable 11 or a stable 14,” the 32-yearold said. “It’s a personal thing. If the team keeps changing then everything has to keep changing. But we will only have a stable 11 if the players take their chances and make the spots their own.”

Usain Bolt and his All-Stars team celebrate their win after the final round of competition at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday night.

MELBOURNE, Feb 11 (Agencies): Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt secured a classy win for his All-Stars team with two impressive runs on the final night of the inaugural Nitro Athletics.

After restricting himself to a leg of the mixed 4x100m relay on each of the first two nights at Melbourne’s packed Lakeside Stadium, the world’s fastest man contested the 150m, which he won convincingly.

Bolt was clearly fastest out of the blocks and around

the bend to quickly establish a lead of over 10 metres midrace, before easing up in the closing stages.

The 30-year-old Jamaican star clocked a time of 15.28 seconds, less than a second slower than the world record of 14.35 he set over the distance in Manchester in 2009. His world record for 200m, also set in 2009 in Berlin, is 19.19 seconds.

Some 45 minutes later, Bolt again ran the second leg of the mixed 4x100m relay, helping his All Stars take out

the final event of the night, as they had at the previous two Nitro Athletics meets last Saturday and Thursday.

Nitro Athletics involves a mixture of traditional and modified events, including mixed gender relays and an elimination mile, designed to provide non-stop action over a two-hour period Twelve events were contested on each of the three nights, with points awarded for each placing, from 100 points to the winning team down to 40 for the sixth-place finisher.

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