February 5, 2017

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Indefinite shutdown on state govt across Nagaland

Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Various tribe organizations have called for an indefinite shutdown of all government offices and barred movement of government vehicles in Kohima, Dimapur and other parts of the state, until the government headed by chief minister, T.R. Zeliang stepped down.

KOHIMA: Angami Youth Organization (AYO) has sealed the offices of almost all the directorates with locks starting from Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Nagaland Legislative Assembly and other directorate offices Saturday afternoon.

AYO has also imposed indefinite total shut down on all government offices and prohibited plying of all government registered vehicles.

AYO has exempted all schools and colleges including NBSE, NPSC, SCERT for education related works, banks, postal, power substations, fire and emergency services, telecom and NST from the purview of the bandh. Interacting with media persons, one of the AYO volunteers conveyed AYO’s

Cabinet to seek exemption of Part IX A of Constitution D IMA P U R , F EB 4 (NPN): I n an unprecedented move, the state Cabinet on Saturday decided to take the matter with the Prime Minister to demand that Nagaland be exempted from the purview of Part IX of the Constitution of India.

In a communiqué, CMO media cell said during the emergency Cabinet meeting held on Saturday evening attended by special invitees comprising of legislators from all tribes, the legislators decided to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister to amend the Constitution through an ordinance.

The dec ision was made after taking serious consideration of the widespread concern expressed by various tribal hohos and other organisations with regard to certain provisions of Part IX-A of the Constitution relating to Municipalities As appointment with the Prime Minister has been sought, CMO stated that all 60 legislators along with both the MPs, chairman and vice chairman of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland would submit the memorandum jointly to the PM.

This is it!

“Good exercise with vehicles banned and indefinite holiday with offices locked.

Blessing in disguise” K Y M C

(L-R) Main gates of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat and State Assembly sealed by AYO volunteers on Saturday. (NP)

firm stand that it would not back out at any cost. He further cautioned that imposing Section 144 CrPC would only lead to confrontations and more bloodshed.

Meanwhile, Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) informed that AYO has been tasked to mobilize youth from all the colonies.

In this regard, all tribes have been asked to cooperate and work together with AYO. NTAC said the respective tribe bodies have been asked to provide instructions to their volunteers.

DIMAPUR: The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) said all government

offices would remain closed and no government registered vehicle would be allowed to ply. Government schools and colleges have been exempted from the shutdown.

In a huge respite for denizens of Dimapur, JCC has also relaxed the bandh for all banks from February 6. Business establishments and institutions within Dimapur jurisdiction have been asked to put up black flags from February 5 as a mark of resentment against the state government. DMC workers have been asked to collect/clean garbage before 9 a.m.

Sumi Hoho asks STH to dissociate from NMA DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Sümi Hoho (SH), apex body of the Sumi community, has directed the Sümi Totimi Hoho (STH) to dissociate from the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) with immediate effect.

In a press release, SH president, Toniho Yepthomi, and general secretary, Vihuto Asumi, said the Hoho was issuing this directive to the STH as it was “evident that NMA has lost its direction and Nagas have lost confidence on NMA.” The Hoho asserted that the good image and role of STH in the Sümi society should never be compromised whatsoever.

NTAC emergency meet on Feb 7 KOHIMA, Feb 4 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) has called for an emergency co-ordination meeting with all the tribal hohos on February 7, at Angami Public Organization (APO) conference hall, Kohima at11 am.

In a press note, NTAC convenor K.T Vilie and secretary C.T Jamir have requested all tribal hoho leaders to attend the meeting positively in order to contribute their views to strengthen the movement for justice in the interest of the Naga people.

It was reported that beyond Diphupar jurisdiction the total bandh was still in force. A government registered vehicle was reportedly set on fire along national highway 29 on Saturday.

J C C D e m a nd s : JCC has demanded chief minister, T.R. Zeliang’s resignation for losing people’s trust by not listening to their voices. Addressing mediapersons on Saturday, JCC convenor Supu Jamir said it was needless to state that in a Democracy, the voice of the people is supreme.

However, he said the present day government was against the wishes of the

emonious act of back tracking” by the state government from the “laudable agreement” between the state government and the JCC on January 31, 2017, which was initiated by NBCC. ENPO further informed that NTAC and JCC are represented by the president ENPUK and president ENPUD respectively on behalf of the people of Eastern Nagaland.

W O K HA : L o t h a Hoho Joint Action Committee (LHJAC) has cautioned that the public agitation would be intensified if the politicians do not fulfil the demands of the people.

In a press release, LHJAC convenor, Nchumbemo Ezung and secretary, James Tungoe said five offices including Wokha district treasury office, Wokha Town Council office, NPF office, BJP and Congress offices were sealed on Saturday.

LHJAC has stated that from February 6, 2017, restriction on all government institutions like high schools and higher secondary schools and public transport (NST) would be relaxed. The ongoing bandh in Wokha passed off peacefully on Saturday.

Correspondent

Kohima, Feb. 4 (NPN): Normalcy returned to the State capital and no untoward incident was reported on Saturday, however, Section 144 CrPC remained to be imposed in four colonies -- Jail Colony, Raj Bhavan areas, Old Ministers’ Hill and PHQ junction. Hundreds of State police, NAP and Para military have been deployed in all the curfew imposed colonies.

The periphery of chief minister’s official residence was also being heavily guarded by state police and IRB. According to official sources, altogether eight vehicles including one vehicle belonging to a minister and CMO officials were set ablaze by mob on February 1 and 2. Four buses belonging to NPSC, land resources department, directorate of IPR and Y&RS were vandalized and one private car parked near zonal hall was partially burnt.

On February 2 night, the historic Old Secretariat Complex of Nagaland was burnt down to ashes. Unconfirmed sources said that office materials and documents of more than 15 departments were destroyed in the fire.

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AYO hits back at NPF Youth Wing NTAC slams CM’s statement DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Drawing attention to the press statement of the NPF Youth Wing, which tried to justify the decision of the state government, Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has termed the statement as “ridiculous, unfounded and baseless statement devoid of any substance and value”.

AYO publicity Cell, reiterated it was morally bound to respond since NPF Youth Wing alleged that tribal bodies were “instigated by Rio or Imkong...” AYO said such “baseless allegation” was an insult to its integrity and also a direct affront to the selfless efforts it rendered in the interest of society. AYO further said it had nothing to do and no interest on this issue and advised NPF Youth Wing “not to act over smart and speak beyond their capacity.”

Responding to NPF Youth Wing, AYO reiterated that it was the denial of the voice of the people which they

(Youth Wing) termed as “anarchy and mobocracy” as being a responsible factor “behind all the subversive terror that have unfolded in the recent times”.

AYO also hit back saying that “butchering of human lives is chauvinistic” as suitably stated by NPF Youth Wing.

AYO also said it found the NPF Youth Wing’s statement “uniquely preposterous” for claiming that NPF-led DAN government won’t enact laws or frame policies that are detrimental to Nagas.

AYO said it was “unique because the laws and policies enacted and framed in this regard were detrimental to the Naga people for such realisation your government nullified the municipal elections.”AYO slammed NPF Youth Wing as being drunk and intoxicated with power. AYO also agreed with the Youth Wing’s claim, that ULB election had created chaos and division in society was “grandly true”. It was also “quite true because rights of

Aos pay tribute to two slain youths Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, FEB 4 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of Ao Senden on Saturday conducted a ‘tribute service’ in honour of Avizo Metha and Bendangnungsang, who were killed in Police firing in 3rd Mile area, Dimapur on January 31 night.

Leading the service, which started from 8am, JCC of Ao Senden convener, A. Bendang Jamir, who also chaired the service, in his introduction, said that Senden planned to conduct the tribute service simultaneously with Kohima, but the bodies were already buried on Friday in Kohima.

As per the Ao traditions, he said no rituals were to be performed after sunset and therefore, the service had to be conducted Saturday morning. The programme began with observance of one minute silence

people. “Therefore on this count alone the chief minister is liable to step down from the chair as the action of the state government does not stand consonant with the meaning of Democracy”, he stated.

JCC has also demanded that the state government issue an official notification nullifying the February 1 ULB polls. It also demanded suspension of former Dimapur Commissioner of Police, Longleng SP along with the all erring personnel. Further, JCC informed that NTAC would also be coordinating with the activities in Dimapur. JCC further warned

that if the state government failed to fulfil their demands, the committee would resort to strong action.

ENPO: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) has resolved to extend support and total solidarity to the resolutions adopted and demanded by NTAC and JCC to restrict opening of government offices and movement of government vehicles till the demands were fulfilled.

This was resolved at ENPO emergency meeting held on February 4, 2017 in Dimapur.

In a press release, media cell ENPO has informed six federating tribal units of the organisation for strict compliance and implementation of the resolutions with effect from February 6, 2017 in all districts and sub-divisional administrative Hqs. However, ENPO said all educational institutions both government and private, banks, medical, power, fire services, business and markets, army, central and paramilitary forces and private transportations have been exempted from the purview of the restrictions.

Meanwhile, the ENPO has lamented the “uncer-

Curfew remains in 4 colonies of Kma

C. Angang Jamir speaking at the tribute service, Saturday. (NP)

in honour of the departed souls.

The invocation prayer was offered by MTBA associate pastor Toshi. He stated that a two-hour fasting was being observed in all the churches under ABAM. At the programme, short speeches were delivered by Ao Senden acting president, Landowners Board Mokokchung president, All Ward Union Mokokchung Town chairman and AKM.

Almost all the speakers echoed on the same lines slamming the government for its “adamant attitude” in trying to go ahead with the ULB polls, which led to the killing of two youths.

They said the two youths have earned their martyrdom and made the highest sacrifice. They hoped that Naga people will unite through this supreme sacrifice, which they said should not go in vain.

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people were absolutely denied” and which were never heeded and democratic voices “suppressed with constitutional and legal justifications without acknowledging the social and political aspects. AYO said the blatant abrogation of agreement signed with church and home minister, were thrown to the dust bin and followed by “heinous violation of perpetration of terror by the government against its own people”.

AYO said the present impasse was due to lack of sagacity and magnanimity on the part of the government and hoped sanity, sensibility and rationality would dawn upon the NPF-led DAN government.

AYO advised the NPF Youth Wing not to shed farcical “crocodile tears” by conveying condolence messages to the bereaved families “with political gimmicks for mere publicity” as “no words can suffice the blood and tears of those young people whose lives were butchered by you”.

Limasunep takes over as CP Dimapur DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Limasunep Jamir, IPS has taken over as the new Commissioner of Police (CP), Dimapur on February 3, while Vechipa Vise, IPS took over as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone- I, Dimapur.

In a brief press note, Limasunep stated that the Police exist for the people and the people for the Police.

This symbiotic relation has always existed in one form or the other in every society, he said while appealing to the citizens not to take law into their own hands L i m a s u n e p Ja m i r sought co-operation and support of the people to maintain peace and restore normalcy in the District. He assured that Dimapur Police under his watch would tirelessly endeavor to provide a credible, transparent, accountable Police administration in the service of people.

KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) has vehemently condemned the statement of the chief minister T.R Zeliang for blaming the democratic protest of the tribal bodies and JCC that led to the death of two youths and causing injury to several others during the police firing at Dimapur and Longleng.

Instead of owning responsibility, Zeliang’s statement was “most irrational”, NTCA convenor K.T Vilie and secretary C.T Jamir stated in a press note.

At the meeting of the NTAC held on Saturday, the house resolved to take the democratic struggle of the people of the state to its logical conclusion.

“If chief minister T.R Zeliang has any sense of modesty and reason, must understand that his accusation was a mockery to democratic principles and commonsense and calls for befitting punish-

ment,” NTAC stated. Instead of listening to the people’s voice, NTAC said Zeliang’s rather chose to justify that he had the support of 42 MLAs, who were “forcefully confined within his bungalow”, in order not to step down.

NTAC pointed out that the people of Nagaland ought to know that the fallout was purely due to the cabinet’s devious decision to sidetrack from the January 30th gentlemen’s agreement at Chumukedima witnessed by NBCC to postpone the ULB polls.

The committee alleged that Zeliang, with blood on his hand, was dubiously trying to hide behind the Constitution, deliberately ignoring the turmoil and hardships faced by the people, to hold on to his post devoid of any moral right to continue.

He has shied away from the truth like an Ostrich hiding its head in the sand with its body fully exposed, said NTAC.

Listen to people’s voice: KBPF urges govt Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): Kohima Baptist Pastor Fellowship (KBPF) has appealed to the government to listen to the voice of the people, keeping in mind the meaning of democracy, and to be sensible to the needs of the people.

Further, KBPF has appealed all the organizations to restrict from violence, saying the situation should not be aggravated. The Pastor fellowship also urged the young people to think and make a difference with what was good, righteous and noble. “We remain hopeful and prayer to Naga situation,” said KBPF president Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao. He said there should be no more loss of lives and injuries as Nagas have already lost two precious lives.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e Konyak Baptist Church Kohima (KBCK) under the

KBCK youths putting up fence around the graveyard. (NP)

initiative of KBPF has put up bamboo fence around the graveyard of the two slain youths, near the now burned down Zonal Council Hall.

As assigned by KBPF, KBCK youths led by Pastor Moba Konyak, fenced the graveyard while the Kohima Ao Baptist Church erected a tent over the graveyard.

Speaking to section of media persons, KBPF presi-

dent Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao said KBPF felt that the two slain youths deserved decent burial and wrote official letter to the NTAC requesting bodies be handed over to KBPF so that the two could be buried with honour.

He acknowledged the NTAC, APO, AYO, Ao Senden, families of the deceased and all the civil society leaders for reposing their trust on the churches at such times.

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Longleng observes ‘World Cancer Day’

‘World Cancer Day’ programme in progress at DC office Longleng.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Longleng on Saturday observed “World Cancer Day” at Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office Longleng.

During the programme, District Hospital Longleng, junior specialist Dr. Wannau Phom gave a power point presenta-

tion on non communicable disease like hypertension, cardio vascular diseases, diabetes, cancers.

DC Longleng Dengan Avennoho Phom also lauded the medical department for organizing such activities at the administrative premises.

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gramme was chaired by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng Dr Ritu Thurr.

The programme was followed by screening of blood pressure, body weight and height, blood sugar of the administrative staffs. Altogether 30 staffs were screened.

state KYST, MSTK condemn shooting at private residence D I M A P U R : Ko h i m a Yimjenkimong Senso Te l o n g j e m ( K Y S T ) a n d M o ay i m t i S e n s o Te l o n g j e m K o h i m a (MSTK) have vehemently condemned the criminal act of some unknown miscreant who had shot several rounds at the private residence of director of Industries and Commerce, I. Bendangliba Tzudir located at Super Market area Dimapur on January 30.

A condemnation note by Kohima Yim j e nk im o n g Se ns o Te l o n g j e m s e c r e t a r y B, A l e m Po n g e n e r a n d M o ay i m t i S e n s o Te l o n g j e m K o h i m a p r e s i d e n t , R . To s h i Tzudir, called upon all the right thinking citizen to condemn such crime.

F u r t h e r, Ko h i m a Yimjenkimong Senso Telongjem and Moayimti S e n s o Te l o n g j e m Kohima have urged the administration to trace out the culprit and award befitting punishment and also appealed the a u t h o r i t y t o p r ov i d e adequate security to its citizen and property.

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More condemn Jan 31 killing; appeals for peace DIMAPUR: Organisations from different sections of the society have condemned the killing of Khriesavizo Metha son of Neimhalie Metha and Bendangnungsang son of late Longriyongdang of Diphupar village on January 31 night. Some of the organisations have also lamented the burning or Old Secretariat Complex on February 2 wherein properties and documents were destroyed.

LYO D : L o t h a Yo u t h Organisation Dimapur (LYOD) has condemned the barbaric incident on January 31 at 3rd mile where two “peaceful protestors” Lt. Bendangnungsang and Lt. Khriesavizo Metha were “brutally killed

by IRB personnel”. In a condemnation note, president Mhonchumo Ovung said the incident could have been averted had the government of Nagaland upheld the tripartite agreement signed on January 30 with NBCC and JCC. LYOD has also expressed deepest condolence and sympathy to the bereaved families and prayed that the almighty God grant them strength and solace at this time of grief.

NSUD: Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD) has unequivocally condemned the killing and

the state repression and suppression of dissenting Naga masses, while in the same breath decry the subsequent violence as equally condemnable because the democratic and legitimate demands could have been sought to have been met with sustained and peaceful means with tact, diplomacy and democratic forms of protests and demonstrations. In a condemnation note NSUD vice president, Ketoukhrietuo Theiinuo stated that NSUD with its constituent tribal units were deeply alarmed and pained at the ugly and insensible turn of events in Nagaland state.

NSUD appealed to the duty bearers of the state of Nagaland to never allow situations to come to such a pass in the future as no situation or circumstances, however grave they might be, warrant taking the lives of innocent and unarmed youth, who were merely expressing their democratic rights and aspirations as rights holders. It also stated that the manner, haste and pace of the contents and processes leading upto the ULB elections and beyond, smacked of an ulterior motive or hidden agenda, even if there were none. NSUD said it was of firm opinion, that the state and the various

APO expresses gratitude

A wire fence blocks the road leading to Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner offices to prevent public entry into office premises on Saturday. (NP)

The Angami Public Organisation conveys our deepest heartfelt gratitude to all sections of citizens for unflinchingly extending their support in principle and in deed in the ongoing imbroglio with the government of Nagaland against the ULB election. The APO especially acknowledges and appreciates:1. The general public of Dimapur and Kohima Districts 2. The Ao Senden, Sumi Hoho, Lotha Hoho (CNTC units of Dimapur ) for initiating and shouldering total responsibility in Dimapur district.

3. District Administrations of Dimapur and Kohima, particularly the respective D. C’s 4. All the volunteers 5. The Para-Military forces 6. The fire Brigade.

7. Press and Media.

8. Kohima Pastor’s Fellowship.

9. Bereaved Family 10. To all those who contributed in the format of wreath, cash, kind and physical involvement.

11. Governor of Nagaland for promptly intervening and committing in black and white.

The APO sincerely regrets its inability to acknowledge and thank each and every individual personally for the immense contribution towards the cause of the Nagas. We pray that the Almighty God bless each individual abundantly to fight for our inherent rights.

Issued by APO media cell

Naga peoples’ institutions should provide enabling and facilitating spaces to a cross-section of Naga society, including women.

NSUD further conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of late Khriesavizo Metha and Bendangnungsang Longkumer and prayed that God give them strength and comfort at this hour of grieving.

AZSU (AMN) & ZB (AMN): All Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (AZSU AMN) and Zeliangrong Baudi, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland (ZB AMN) have expressed heartfelt sorrow and conveyed its deepest condolence over the unfortunate and untimely demise of two innocent youth on January 31at Dimapur in Police Firing against the protestors of ULB election, and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.

The Zeliangrong apex organisations in a press note

by AZSU AMN president Nchaheing and ZB president Raitu Chawang also condemned the unbecoming acts of the unruly mobs vandalising and burning of government buildings and private properties, which is alien to the Naga Culture.

Further, AZSU (AMN) and ZB (AMN) have ap-

pealed to all Naga brothers to strengthen and foster the bond of unity against all forces of division in this crucial juncture to live in peace and harmony for the brighter future of the Nagas.

NLSF: Nagaland Law Students Federation (NLSF) has expressed pain and anguish over the events leading to the death of two Naga youth and loss of properties including the NLSF office situated at Old Secretariat Complex on February 2 night.

The federation in a press note by president, Imliben Lemtur and vice president Yuwang conveyed heartfelt condolences to the two departed souls and prayed to almighty God to grant peace and solace to the bereaved families.

NLSF has also strongly appealed to both government of Nagaland and tribal hohos to calm down and sort out the differences through dialogue without indulging into violent means. NLSF also regrets the burning down of its office on February 2 night along with other offices adjacent to it. Federation stated that properties worth Rs. 3.5 lakh including office documents and records were damaged during the unfortunate incident.

news in brief NRMSATA emergency meeting: Nagaland Rashtriya Medhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (NRMSATA 2016) has conveyed an emergency meeting on February 7 at 11 a.m. at the Hut Restaurant Kohima near Gravity showroom. All the district convenors, representatives have been requested to attend the meeting.

DPDB Peren meeting postponed: District Planning & Development Board (DPDP) Peren deputy commissioner and vice chairman Zarenthung Ezung has informed that DPDB Peren monthly meeting has been postponed till further notification. All DPDB members have been informed to take note and make it convenient to attend the meeting.

DPDB Longleng meeting: DPDB Longleng monthly meeting has been convened on February 6, 11 a.m. at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) conference hall. All district department heads have been requested to attend the meeting to discuss important issues.

WSH joint meeting: Western Sumi Hoho has convened a joint meeting of all its frontal organizations including Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Officers’ Union Dimapur, Western Sumi Totimi Hoho, Western Sumi Students’ Union, Western Sumi Youth Front, Western Sumi Sports Association and Chairmen of all nine areas under Western Sumi jurisdiction on February 8 at 9 am at WSH Office, Chekiye to discuss some emergent issues.

All frontal organizations have been requested to attend the meeting along with their office bearers.

The remnants of Kohima Municipal Council office after February 2 arson. (NP) The first Assembly Hall of Nagaland built in early 1960s was burnt down on February 2 arson at Old Secretariat Complex Kohima . (NP)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Naga People’s Front Central Headquarters, Kohima vandalized by mob on February 2 night. (NP) K

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We the bereaved family members of Late Kuhukhuyo would like to express our deepest and profound gratitude towards each and everyone of you, for the love and concern shown at the sad demise of our beloved on 26 January 2017. Our heartfelt appreciation to our friends and relatives at Kohima, Hyderabad, Katina-Uttarakhand, Aizawl, Mizoram and Phek, who have held the funeral service with us through internet conducted at 12 noon on 27th January 2017 at Kikruma Village.

Your love, sympathy and care to us will remain indebted to you all. May our Lord God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children and relatives K-0299

29-06-1978 – 25-01-2017

We the family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, unions, friends, neighbours and relatives for your unconditional love and support physically, financially, materially and in prayer at the sudden demise of Late Aomenbang Imchen.

We are immensely indebted for your generous contributions. It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty bless you all.

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Loving mother, sons, brothers & sisters K

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(L-R) Reverend Chrostopher Mackie Ferguson delivering convocation address. Chamber of choir presenting special number during the convocation programme. H. Sukhato Rotokha being conferred with degree of doctor of divinity (Honoris causa). (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Serampore College held its 89th convocation (Temperature in ºC) Max Min of the senate on Saturday, Agartala Sunshine 31 13 at Trinity Theological College (TTC), Dimapur, Aizawl Sunny and beautiful 26 8 Thahekhu.

Guwahati Plenty of sunshine 30 10 Delivering a Imphal Plenty of sunshine 28 6 c o nvo c a t i o n a d d r e s s, Itanagar Sunny and pleasant 27 12 general secretar y of Shillong Sunny, nice and warm 22 2 World Communion of Kohima Sunny and not as warm 26 9 Refor med Churches Dimapur Plenty of sunshine 29 13 Hannoverm Germany, Mkg 25 7 Sunny and not as warm Rev. Christopher Mackie Fe r g u s o n s p o k e o n Tuensang Sunny and cooler 18 7 “Gods mission in a world Wokha Sunny and cooler but pleasant 22 14 fallen among thieves: Zunheboto Sunny and not as warm 22 5 Theological education and resisting empire in koinonia with its victims.”

He quoted verses from the Bible – (John D I M A P U R : Ya c h e m 10:10), (Psalms 24:1), Village Council (YVC) (Mathew 16:3b), (Romans while expressing “shock” o ve r P h o m Pe o p l e s ’ Council (PPC)’s demand for suspension of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Longleng has demanded the latter to clarify within DIMAPUR: All Nagaland three days as to why it has Hindi Teachers’ Union sought suspension.

(ANHTU) Tuensang unit A press release by has reiterated its utmost YVC chairman, M. Imti resentment against nonPhom asked “in what payment of May 2016 intention and motive” salar y to the teachers PPC has PPC had sought posted under Noklak subthe suspension of the division.

Deputy Commissioner, ANHTU stated in a Longleng. press note claimed that The village council teachers posted Noklak has asked PPC to point sub-division have not out the DC’s “weaknesses r e c e ive d t h e i r s a l a r y and shortcomings while even when the rest of the performing his official districts have received d u t y o n Ja nu a r y 3 1 , 2017 regarding the ULB e l e c t i o n .” Fa i l i n g t o respond in a stipulate time, YVC said it would “initiate its own course of action.”

DIMAPUR: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Nagaland has expressed its Dimapur: Indian Red concern at the present Cross Society (IRCS) Ko- scenario of Nagaland and hima has informed all in- has also mourned the detending participants for the mise of two youths “who junior and youth Red cross had given their lives for essay, painting and photog- the people and land.” raphy competition that the A press note by RJD last date of submission for N a g a l a n d p r e s i d e n t , the competition has been Khetovi Kinny and genextended to March 31, due eral secretary, Mhademo to unavoidable circum- Lotha questioned, “How can we move forward by stances.

February 5

YVC questions PPC’s demand

8:22), (Luke 4:17-19), (Genesis 11), (Revelation) and (Hebrew).

Rev. C h r i s t o p h e r said that in all things, institutions impar ting theological education should put God’s mission in the center. He also spoke of the marginalised in the society saying that they are the “main partners” in God’s mission, Stating that “we” must turn “our” direction of mission to the actions that the marginalised are taking, Rev. Christopher said “justice, solidarity and inclusivity are the key expressions of mission.”

To clear away all that does not affirm life and liberate from death and domination, Rev. Christopher said theological education in

form, structure, and intent; in mandate and method should be missional.

Faced with the urgency and the scandal of the suffering majorities and the suffering and exploited creation, the Reverend sa id the C hur c h a nd those called to theological education and the task of prophetic life enhancing critical theological ref lection must shake “ourselves” awake and re-centre all “our” efforts in resisting empire and throwing our lot in with God’s mission indentifying with and struggling with the suffering people and groaning creation.

He summed up his message by encouraging the congregation to put God’s mission first and involved themselves in

peoples’ struggle for life and to let God work within them.

Report of the senate was presented by president of the senate Rt. Reverend Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos who briefed about the academic programme of the college and challenges faced.

“As senate, its vision is to enable the theological community to develop contextual sensitivity, ecumenical sensitivity and sensitivity to all forms of injustice so that they may be able to translate the gospel to their own context” he said.

Dr. Isaac also said that the responsibility of senate was to rekindle the true theological vision in the Asian context and to sustain the students and

faculty as a dynamic truth searching community for the services if he Church and the world.

He maintained that for the first time in the history of Senate, they h ave i n t r o d u c e d t h e central evaluation system which has enabled them to publish the result.

Dr. Isaac informed t h a t t h e s e n a t e h ave already started preparing for the bi-centenary of Serampore College and the centenary of senate of Serampore College (University) in (20172018).

He further assured that theological education would constantly seek to respond to the most pressing needs in its social setting and always attempt t o b e m o r e i nvo l ve d

with the problems of human survival and the integration of creation both locally and globally.

A l t o g e t h e r, 1 6 2 4 students were conferred with a degree certificate in different fields, out of which 450 students were present to receive the certificate.

Meanwhile, Degree of doctrine of divinity (Honoris causa) in recognition of their services to the church and society was conferred to Reverend Christopher Mackie Ferguson, H. Sukhato Rotokha and professor Kochuplaparampil Mathai Kuriakose.

3 ZPON refutes news item DIMAPUR: Zeliang Peoples’ Organization Nagaland (ZPON) has refuted the news item published on February 4 in local dailies under the title, “Zeliang elders demand immediate resignation of CM”.

ZPON president, Kiezen Zeliang stated that the news was “politically motivated and an attempt to join the bandwagon of the group who are trying to dethrone T R Zeliang from his chair”.

ZPON clarifies that there was no such organization as Zeliang Elders Forum and that Itingtiebe Siang who claimed to be the convener of the forum is known by all his community people as an illiterate and ignorant elder who do not possess any capacity of heading such kind of organization.

ZPON stated that Itingtiebe Siang’s name had been used “by people who are using every means to dethrone the present CM from his chair”.

Though every individual is entitled to his own opinion, ZPO (N) strongly warned that any individual taking the name of any such non-existent self styled Zeliang organization would be “responsible for his own action in case of any dire consequences”.

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the same by January 2nd week.

The union lamented that in spite of repeated requests made by the aggrieved teachers to the concerned SDEO office Noklak, their pleas have been denied and turned deaf ears.

ANHTU has earnestly appealed the SDEO Noklak to immediately release the said salary as soon as possible so as to avoid “untoward incidents”.

Dimapur: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has convened a meeting on February 7 at 2 p.m. at its central office Dimapur to discuss some very important matters.

Central Nagaland Tribes Council has asked all office bearers, executive members, ex-officios and Central Nagaland Students Association executives to attend the meeting.

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this kind of bloodshed to achieve our destiny of hope by losing unity among ourselves?”

Rashtriya Janata Dal Nagaland has further appealed every right thinking citizen to unite, forget and forgive and think optimistically for the future to achieve “our” goal.

RJD has also conveyed condolence to the family members of the two departed souls.

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Centre keen to boost rail connectivity in Arunachal

G u wa h at i , F e b 4 (IANS): In its effort to provide better connectivity to bordering areas of the northeastern region, the central government has proposed railway lines to Tawang, Bamey and Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.

Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said this while addressing mediapersons on Saturday and added the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is going to undertake three surveys for laying railway tracks connecting Bhalukpong to Tawang, Silapathar-North Lakhimpur-Bamey and between MurkongselekRupai-Pasighat.

“While the sur vey for Murkongselek-RupaiPasighat line has already been started, the NFR is expecting to start the survey in the two other proposed lines,” Gohain said adding the three proposed railway lines are expected to cost

between Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 70,000 crore.

“The proposed railway line between Bhalukpong to Tawang will also be one of the highest elevation in the country -- 9,000 feet,” he said adding the three proposed lines are going to be major challenges for the NF railway in the days to come.

The Minister, while hailing the Union Budget 2017-18, said it has brought an unprecedented number of projects for the state of Assam and the northeast which include nine projects to provide connectivity to different locations in Assam at an estimated cost of Rs 13,364 crore.

“The major projects sanctioned for Assam include a broad gauge line from Sivsagar to Jorhat, Salona to Khumtai, Tezpur to Silghat, another rail-cum-road bridge on Brahmaputra river in Guwahati and four line elevated corridor between

Khandu constitutes GoS on development of Arunachal

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ITA NAG A R , F e b 4 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh C h i e f M i n i s t e r Pe m a Khandu has constituted a Group of Secretaries (GoS) on six different aspects.

An official release today said Khandu has sought ideas and suggestions from the GoS on Good Governance - Challenges and Opportunities in Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal as an Organic Hub and fruit bowl of India, Arunachal as the centre for wellness, spiritual and adventure tourism, employment generation and skill development, health

and education - quality access to all and Land - can its resource potential to be unlocked?

The GoS would work out a detail plan in their respective themes and present them to the government shortly, the release said.

A meeting of GoS was convened today by Chief Secretary who briefed the secretaries to deliver their best in suggesting the government with suitable and viable suggestions so that the vision plan of making Arunachal a front runner state was achieved, the release added.

Kamakhya to Guwahati,” he said.

“The total plan outlay for NFR has been increased to Rs 9,422 crore from Rs 7,620 crore in 2016-17 fiscal marking an increase of 24 per cent,” he said.

Gohain also said the allocation for projects in Assam and other northeastern states was increased to Rs 5,586 crore compared to Rs 5,340 crore allotted in 2016-17.

The minister, however, expressed concern over the problem of insecurity in Manipur and said the security situation has affected the work of NFR in the state considerably.

“The insecurity in Manipur is a major setback for the railways. The work between Jiribam to Imphal has been affected due to the blockade in the past.

Blockade affects work as everything including construction material has to be carried from this side,” he said.

BJP seeks Meghalaya CM ouster S HI L L O N G, F e b 4 (Agencies): After the Supreme Court recently upheld the May 31, 2016 ruling by former governor V Shanmuganathan that the post of member of district council (MDC) is not an office of profit, the BJP state unit now wants chief minister Mukul Sangma to step down.

BJP claims Mukul tried to do away with the district council by passing the anti-dual post act in the assembly.

“We demand that the chief minister Mukul Sangma step down as he took the people of the state for a ride by passing such an Act,” state BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh said on Friday.

The Prevention of Disqualification (Members of Legislative Assembly, Meghalaya) (Amendment) Act, 2015 was passed by the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government that subsequently led to the resignation of at least seven out of eight legislators who had been holding dual posts.

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Next round of tripartite talks on February 7

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IMPHAL, Feb 4: Representatives of Manipur government along with two UNC leaders in judicial custody are back to Imphal from New Delhi on Saturday as the tripartite talks had agreed to hold the next round of talks in the state.

UNC president Gaidon Kamei and his publicity secretary Shankhel Stephen were taken to New Delhi by a team of state police accompanied by personnel of the state Central jail to take part in the tripartite talks on lifting the UNC sponsored three month old economic blockade on the national highways in Manipur.

The UNC leaders were taken to Imphal Central jail where they have been shifted recently on security point of view, an official source said.

The tripar tite talk between the Centre, State and agitating United Naga Council (UNC) held at New Delhi on Friday failed to reach to a conclusion on the ongoing economic blockade and the participants at

the meeting unanimously agreed to hold further consultation in the next round on February 7. However, the meeting did not decided the venue of the next round of talks even though UNC has been insisting to hold the talk in Senapati district headquarters or at the national capital. The talk at Delhi was dominated by differences of opinion on matter of whether the economic blockade will be lifted first or it should be preceded by the formal release of UNC president Gaidon Kamei and publicity secretary Shankhel Stephen.

The UNC leaders tabled that the decision to lift the economic blockade can only be decided by ‘presidential council of the UNC and agreed that to inform after a meeting is convened on February 7 in Senapati.

On the demand of the UNC leaders to release Gaidon and Stephen unconditionally, the state government representatives told the former that they will take up the demand with the ‘higher authority’ and study legal issues involved in the case.

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15-month-old boy abducted G U WA H ATI , F e b 4 (Agencies): Panic gripped the city after a 15month-old boy was abducted from his residence on Friday from the Sijubari area of Hatigaon here. The suspect, identified as Noor Mohammed Ali, is on the run and police have launched a search operation to nab him and rescue the child.

Hatigaon Police sources said Noor, a tenant at the residence of Majnur Alam Bhuyan for five years, kidnapped the latter’s son.

Noor, a small-time trader, hails from lower Assam’s South Salmara district. The boy was last seen playing with Noor on Friday, before they both disappeared, police sources added.

“There has been no ransom call yet. Maybe personal reasons are at work.

Investigation into the case is scrutinizing all possible angles,” a senior city police official said. Following the incident, the city (east) police have launched a manhunt in search of Noor.

However, he is yet to be traced and his mobile phone was also switched off.

Manipur Maoist alleges Cong of cheating people on immigrant issue

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IMPHAL, Feb 4: Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCPM) Saturday came out strongly against the Congress after the ruling party offered ticket to an “immigrant” while indigenous people are struggling for their protection.

The MCPM is reacting to the inclusion of a Nepali community (Khadga Tamang) in the list of candidates who will be contesting the ensuing elections to the state Assembly.

As per the list released on Friday, Khadga Tamang would be contesting the elections from Kangpokpi A/C of newly created Kangpokpi district.

“The offering of Con-

gress ticket to an immigrant is a challenge to the peoples’ movement for protection of the indigenous people of the state,” MCPM alleged in a statement issued to the local media today.

The armed group said that the very act of proving party ticket to a non-local showed that Congress party has no concern about the people voice and cheating the people of the state.

The time has come for the people to stand together and fight against the Congress party to protect the indigenous people of the state, it added.

The statement alleged the ruling Congress was using the non-locals as its vote bank as the party only

yarned for power.

Such strategies of the Congress have been noticing in some Assembly segments like Thangmeiband, Sagolband, Sekmai (in Imphal West), Sugunu in Thoubal district, Jiribam and Kangpokpi, it alleged.

Stating that the act of the Congress party was to eliminate the indigenous people of the state, the armed group urged all the communities of the state to come out against the Congress.

It also appealed the people to stage a torch rally on the evening of February 11 and cease work on February 12 to stage a mass rally for protection of the indigenous people of the state.

Tea garden manager kidnapped in Assam

Rangia, Feb 4 (PTI): A Tata Tea garden manager has been kidnapped at gun point from Rajapara area of Kamrup district in Assam, a senior police official said today.

Bhaskar Pathak, manager at the tea major’s Charaideo Tea Estate, was kidnapped by four unidentified persons when he was walking with his wife in the area within Boko police station limits yesterday,

Superintendent of Police Partha Sarathy Mahanta said. The abductors also threatened the victim’s wife with dire consequences if she reported the incident to police, he said. Declining to divulge further details, the police official said a search operation has been launched to rescue the abducted manager who hails from Dhakurpara under Boko police station.

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Ering seeks better mobile coverage in NE G U WA H ATI , F e b 4 (Agencies): Arunachal Pradesh MP Ninong Ering has raised the pitch for expanding cellular connectivity in areas still outside telecom coverage in the northeast.

Ering had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that “vested interests are bent on denying mobile connectivity” to the people of the northeast and, in particular, to Arunachal Pradesh. “Following a delay of over 18 months in calling tenders (April 2016) after cabinet approval (September 2014), there has been a further delay of over five months even after tenders were evaluated,” Ering wrote to the PM. Ering added that the northeast is a sensitive region, sharing international borders, and yet the region is not completely exposed to cellular technology. Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi had in November last year pointed out that there

are communication voids in areas along the IndiaMyanmar international border, especially in southern Arunachal Pradesh, southeastern Nagaland, western and southern Manipur and southern Mizoram.

According to statistics on the comprehensive telecom plan for the northeast, there are an estimated 8,621 villages in the region which do not have mobile coverage. Arunachal Pradesh alone has 2,805 villages, followed by Assam (2,503), Meghalaya (2,374), Manipur (528), Mizoram (252), Nagaland (134), Sikkim (23) and Tripura (2).

The Centre has planned it will install 6,673 telecom towers in the northeast at an estimated cost of Rs 4, 770.08 crore to cater to the uncovered villages of the region. There is another plan to set up 321 telecom towers at an estimated cost of Rs 270.13 crore for mobile coverage along national highways in the northeast.

Assam MLA live-streams speech; sparks row GUWAHATI, Feb 4 (Agencies): AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam has come under fire for live-streaming his speech on the contentious illegal Bangladeshi migrant issue from his seat in the legislative assembly on Friday.

The BJP-led government called the speech, which the legislator streamed on Facebook, “unethical” and “communally provocative”.

Aminul Islam defended his move by saying he wanted more people to hear him speak in the assembly and create more awareness about the subject. “I am not aware if the code of conduct bans live-streaming on Facebook from inside the house, but this will help create awareness. If the speaker says this is wrong, I will not do it,” he said.

The speaker, Hitendra Nath Goswami, said, “I can’t comment on the matter straight away. I have received verbal complaints from some MLAs and I have asked them to give the complaint in writing, after which I can take a call.” The state legislative assembly allows live telecast of the proceedings of the house only during question hour and not beyond. “Telecast of the proceedings can be done only after taking permission,” the speaker said.

BJP’s parliamentary affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said what Islam did was unethical.

BJP declares second list Big business taking interest in Assam: Sonowal of candidates in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Committee on Saturday released a second list of 27 candidates for the March 4 and 8 elections to the 60-member Manipur assembly. The BJP had already announced the names of 31 candidates some days ago. However, the party didn’t declare the candidates to be fielded as party nominees from Bishnupur Assembly segment of Bishnupur district and Lamshang A/C of Imphal West district.

If not the sitting Congress MLAs, the saffron party is hoping to offer party tickets to those who came out from Congress.

Interestingly, state commerce and industries minister K Govindas and MLA L Brajabidhu Singh are representing Bishnupur A/C and Lamshang A/C respectively where the BJP is yet to decide its candidates.

The two Congressmen were among a probable list of sitting MLAs leaving the party (Congress) to join BJP, reported local media.

When inquired, BJP said that party “election strategy” was behind the non-declaration of candidates for the two seats while hinting that Congress

MLAs are likely to come to the party fold even though their names had already been included in the list of Congress candidatures.

If their joining could not be confirmed within the next three days, BJP may consider fielding women candidates in the two seats, the party source added.

The 60-seat Manipur Assembly will witness twophase elections on March 4 and 8. In the list released today, two Congress MLAs who had resigned from the party to the BJP, Nemcha Kipgen from Kangpokpi A/C and Vungzagin Valte were included.

Interestingly, BJP left behind many party ticket aspirants who already started their elections campaigns under saffron banner.

Former Manipur police DGP Y Joykumar, who joined the party after his retirement from active service, was denied party ticket. In Uripok A/C, where Joykumar was campaigning for contesting the elections, BJP is fielding Dr Dwijamani Singh. The party also denied ticket even to its incumbent youth (BJYM) wing president O Malesh. He had contested from the Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly Constituency in Imphal West district in last general election on BJP ticket.

G u wa h at i , F e b 4 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said big business players are taking a keen interest in the state as the government is making all out efforts to create an investor-friendly environment.

“Employment generation is the top priority of the government but industrialisation will not be encouraged at the cost of environment and all measures would be taken to maintain environmental balance,” he said addressing a delegation of National Defence

College officials and Defence Colleges of few other countries.

The delegation is currently touring Assam to study the socio-economic condition of the state.

The chief minister apprised the delegation that a lot of activities have been undertaken to put the state on a high growth trajectory and build infrastructure at a fast pace. Initiatives like ‘Ease of Doing Business’ are being implemented so that business houses can set up their base in the state, taking advantage of a single window facility for different

clearances.

He also informed the delegates that Global Business Summit would be held in the state in November 2017 where the government hopes to gain big ticket investments. “Since Assam is primarily an agro-based economy, an increased thrust is being put on farmers who are opting for double cropping to boost output and influence youths to take up farming as a means for employment,” he said.

The 14-member delegation comprised members from Sri Lanka, Egypt, Ger- People taking out a rally on the occasion of World Cancer Day in Guwahati many and Kenya. on Saturday. (PTI)

Dissidents in TMC allegedly inching closer to BJP in Tripura A G A RT A L A , F e b 4 (Agencies): Dissident leaders in Trinamool Congress (TMC) seem to be inching closer to BJP in order to ensure a direct fight against the ruling Left Front in Tripura in the assembly election scheduled to be held early next year. Tripura TMC leader Sudip Roy Barman hinted at doing everything to prevent a division of the anti-Left vote and is ready to consider going with any party.

He also made a significant indication of ignoring the TMC central leadership for the purpose. “We are

exploring all options; we are exploring pros and cons as to how we can give relief to the common people from the clutches of the bad elements of the Communist Part of India-Marxist. In our state of Tripura we are exploring how to bring change in the government and ensuring it in the next assembly election,” said TMC MLA and former Opposition Leader Sudip Roy Barman.

“This party which has badly failed to live up to the expectation of the common people and want to get rid of them and we want to ensure that.” He was speaking to

reporters in the TMC headquarters here in presence of two more MLA Asish Saha and Biswa Bandhu Sen who was recently seen in dialogue with the state BJP president Biplab Deb. When Barman was asked that considering the ongoing bitter tussle between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the West Bengal Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee and who was recently seen close with the CPIM central leadership on the demonetization issue and hence it is most unlikely that the TMC will approve any alliance with the BJP

in Tripura, the former Congress leader Roy Barman said that he along with five other MLAs had left the Congress and joined TMC on the issue of CongressLeft Front alliance in West Bengal and to ensure the Left Front is ousted from power in Tripura.

He added, “We have learned a lesson from our erstwhile party, this is not going to happen this time…..

We will be overcoming all obstacles laid in the hurdle race and which have been placed to cross the barrier. We will cross all hurdle to reach that point. All these obstacles

shall not be a problem for us and we are confident enough that we shall be overcoming all these obstacles to ensure the defeat of this anti-people government in Tripura.”

Under this circumstance, it seems that another split in the Trinamool Congress in Tripura is imminent.

However, it is not yet clear if the dissident leaders will join BJP or they will float another front to go in a larger alliance. It is also not clear how many of the six MLA’s who left Congress and joined TMC last year are in unison to defy Mamata Banerjee’s dictate.

Mizoram to ban liquor outlets on NH Aizawl, Feb 4 (PTI): Mizoram would implement the recent Supreme Court order to ban liquor outlets along national highways, state Excise and Narcotics Minister R Lalzirliana today said.

“The wine stores on national and state highways will have to relocate themselves 500 metres away from the highways by the end of March,” Lalzirliana said.

“The licence of these shops would be cancelled if they do not comply with the direction,” he said.

Thousands clean up oil spill in Chennai

One doctor for every 1,668 Indians: Govt New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): India has one doctor for every 1,668 people, while nearly 8 lakh doctors across the country may be in active service at present, the government on Friday said.

“As per the information provided by Medical Council of India, there are a total 9,88,922 allopathic doctors registered with the state medical council or MCI as on June 30, 2016.

“Assuming 80 per cent availability, it is estimated that around 7.91 lakh doctors may be actually available for active service. It gives a doctor population ratio of 1:1668 as per current population estimate of 1.32 billion,” Minister of State for Health Faggan Singh Kulaste said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.

He was asked about the details of requirement and availability of doctors in the country, particularly in rural, remote and hilly areas.

vent any further possibility of oil spill.

4. As soon as the oil leak was tracked, the Coast Guard started mobilizing equipment and manpower for clean-up at various locations and coordinated these operations. Groups were formed and cleaning work was undertaken at different places of the shoreline. 5. A massive clean-up operation was launched in Tiruvallur, Chennai and Kancheepuram districts by engaging more than 2,000 people at various sites including Ernavur, Chennai Fishing Harbour, Marina Beach, Besant Nagar, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, Neelankarai and Injambakkam beaches.

6. The Coast Guard has been coordinating the cleaning operations jointly with personnel from the Chennai Port and Kamarajar Port, the state government and its agencies, Indian Oil Corporation, NGOs, cadet trainees from maritime educational institutions and fishermen.

7. In addition, 3 Super Suckers and submersible pumps were deployed to remove the oil spill. The Coast Guard also sprayed Oil Spill Dispersants for removal of oil slick. ICGS Varad with TC-3 and 2,000 litres of Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) sailed out and neutralized remaining oil slick near the Chennai Lighthouse.

8. The total quantity of sludge which was removed till February 2 was 65 tonnes. On February 3, about 21.1 tonnes of additional sludge was

removed from Ernavoor, which had the maximum drift of sludge.

9. The Coast Guard ship and helicopters are carrying out regular sorties for continuous monitoring of oil slick. More than 90 per cent of the work has been completed and most of the residual work is expected to be completed in a couple of days, an official release by the government said.

10. The Indian Oil Corporation has provided special bio-remediation material for treatment of the collected oil sludge for its safe disposal. HPCL has arranged for Trailers and manpower for transporting collected sludge to Ennore Port area for bioremediation treatment.

Swaraj India announces ‘threetier’ candidate selection process

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Civilians helping out the India Coast guard in cleaning the oil spillage.

tion near the shore and in the sea.

At Ernavur locality, which had the maximum drift of sludge, booms have been deployed along the shore line to contain the oil spread.

He said, so far, 119.2 ton of sludge was removed and the cleaning operations will be concluded in couple of days.

The Indian Coast Guard has also sprayed Oil Spill Dispersants (OSD) for removal of the oil slick.

The collected oil sludge was transported to Kamarajar Port area for bioremediation treatment in a 2,000 square meter pit.

The reason for the collision was said to be the rupturing of fuel tank of one of the ships and hence the leak.

The Directorate General of Shipping has instituted a statutory inquiry under the Merchant Shipping Act to ascertain the causes and contributory factors that led to the accident.

Both the ships have

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Newly formed political party Swaraj India on Saturday announced its “three-tier” candidate selection process for the upcoming municipal corporation polls in Delhi.

The party said that prior membership is not an essential condition for candidature but being clean on the parameters of four C’s - crime, character, corruption and communal - are essential prerequisites.

Addressing a press conference here, the party’s National President Yogendra Yadav said all the prospective candidates of Swaraj India will go through a three-tier intense screening, selection and integrity process.

First, a five to seven member committee will screen all applications and shortlist names based on laid down parameters and local input.

Gurugram police seek help from other states in gang rape case Gurugram, Feb 4 (IANS): The Gurugram police on Saturday held a meeting with police officers from neighbouring states and sought their help to solve the gang rape and robbery near Pataudi last week.

Gurugram Deputy Commissioner of Police Sumit Kumar (Crime) attended the meeting of police officers from the crime branches of Delhi, Rajasthan and neighbouring districts of Gurugram.

DCP Kumar said the

been restrained from leaving the Port.

The Directorate of Shipping is also holding discussions with the owners of the ships and the mechanism of distribution of compensation and payment of claims by the insurers will be shortly in place.

How it happened?

1. Two vessels namely, M T BW Maple and M T Dawn Kanchipuram while crossing each other collided at 3:45 AM on January 28 outside the Kamrajar harbour in Tamil Nadu.

2. M T Dawn Kanchipuram, which was carrying 32,813 tonnes of Petroleum, Oil, & Lubricants, suffered a rupture which led to an oil spill.

There was no casualty or injury to the crew members.

3. Kamarajar Port had immediately deployed oil boom around the vessel to contain seepage, if any.

After examination, the damaged vessel was towed safely and berthed at Kamarajar Port on January 30 to pre-

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Out of the selected names, the selection committee will then choose the final candidates for 272 wards.

Swaraj India has also constituted a six member “independent integrity committee” for a transparent selection process, Yadav said. “Renowned RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj, who is in no way related to the party, has agreed to

chair the committee.”

“Complaints against candidates will be investigated and dealt with by the integrity committee, whose decision will be final and non-negotiable,” he added.

A party statement said that this robust procedure will ensure that “clean and able” candidates are chosen to represent the people of Delhi.

SC asks govt to prepare plan for eradication of leprosy

Govt orders probe to nail the guilty

The government has ordered a high- level probe, headed by Director General Shipping, to nail the guilty behind the oil spill that took place off the Chennai Coast following collision between two ships and the report is likely in a month, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.

A big damage control exercise was carried out in the wake of the collision, containing a major problem, and the ship has been emptied safely this morning, the Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Minister said.

Based on the outcome of the probe, action would be initiated against the guilty, he said.

Kolkata, Feb 4 (PTI): With an aim to bring various e-governance services pertaining to citizens, investors and businesses, the West Bengal government has envisaged to set up a single mobile platform at an estimated project cost of Rs 6.94 crore. According to state’s information technology (IT) department, a citizen has to visit multiple websites, login many times, remember various username and passwords for availing of various web enabled services. Moreover, a citizen often has to download multiple mobile applications and login individually for each service. Besides, integration of mobile app with SMS services and payment gateway has to be done individually. “These multiple online services can be brought on a single mobile platform in an integrated manner so that multiple eservices can be accessed and availed of through a single mobile platform,” an official statement said.

Supreme Court of India.

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to prepare a comprehensive policy for implementation of a plan within four weeks for eradication of leprosy.

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and justices N V Ramana and D Y Chandrachud said the Centre should also submit in the plan as how it intends to fill the large scale vacancy at the ground level.

“You need people to successfully implement your policies at the ground level,” the bench told the Centre.

Standing counsel Bala Subramanium appearing for the Centre said Delhi,

Andhra Pradesh and Chhattishgarh are leprosy endemic states and efforts are being made to eradicate the leprosy.

He said an online programme is being launched to detect the patients and their treatment.

Earlier, the apex court had asked the Centre and state governments to apprise it of steps taken to eradicate and curb leprosy, saying it was their responsibility to stop the spread of the disease which is curable.

The bench which was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Pankaj Sinha had earlier rapped the authorities for their “apathy” in eradicating leprosy from

the country, saying despite it being “curable”, the disease still remains a stigma.

Earlier too, the apex court had granted time for filing of replies by the Centre and others and had said, “This is a case which should have been taken on priority basis. Leprosy, as on today, is curable and yet because of apathy shown by the authorities concerned, it still remains a stigma.”

Sinha, in his plea, has alleged that leprosy affects over 1.25 lakh people annually in the country.

He had also alleged that governments have failed to eliminate the disease despite medical treatment available since 1981.

SM Krishna will join the BJP soon, claims BS Yeddyurappa

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (PTI): Veteran politician SM Krishna, who recently resigned from the Congress+ , will likely join the BJP soon, Karnataka unit president BS Yeddyurappa revealed today. “SM Krishna has decided to join BJP. We don’t know when for certain, we’ll fix that soon. But he is joining 100 per cent+ ,” Yeddyurappa told ANI. Last week, Krishna, 84, quit the

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Congress and alleged he was being sidelined+ in the party because of his age. “What pained me was how the Congress sidelined a loyal worker and cited my age for sidelining me,” the former Karnataka chief minister said. He further claimed that his role in the party was one of dwindling importance, as the Congress no longer required mass leaders and wanted only managers.

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police of neighbouring states and districts must share more information regarding incidents of crime specially crime against women and minor girls.

He sought help in solving the January 29 incident that took place near Pataudi.

A group of 8-10 men armed with pistols and sharp weapons stormed into a casting factory and poultry farm in Mandpura village near Pataudi, 30 km from Gurugram.

BSF repatriates Pakistani border crosser Amritsar, Feb 4 (IANS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday handed over a Pakistani national who had crossed into Indian territory inadvertently in the Amritsar sector to the Pakistan Rangers, BSF officials said here. Nemshah, aged around 35 years, and resident of village Nagga Chak, Faislabad (Pakistan), was apprehended by BSF troopers after he inadvertently crossed the International Boundary (IB), entered Indian territory and reached near the border security fence, a BSF spokesman said. The Pakistani national was apprehended in the operation area of Border Out Post (BoP) Rattan Khurd in Amritsar sector.

First time voters pose with indelible ink on their fingers in Jalandhar, Punjab.

ArrayChandigarh, Feb 4 (IANS): Over 72 per cent of Punjab’s nearly 1.99 crore voters cast their votes on Saturday in 117 assembly segments in the northern state, election officials said here. Sangrur district recorded the highest 81 per cent voting, followed

by Faridkot and Fatehgarh Sahib districts at 80 per cent.

The Malwa belt (south of Sutlej river), comprising 14 of the 22 districts in Punjab and having 69 of the 117 assembly seats, saw a high voter turnout in all districts.

Eight districts in this belt saw over 75 per cent voting, while four districts recorded over 70 per cent voting.

Hoshiarpur (63 per

cent) and Amritsar (65 per cent) recorded the lowest voting among all 22 districts.

Voting was continuing at some polling stations since voters who had queued up by 5 p.m. were allowed to exercise their franchise.

There were 22,614 polling stations across Punjab.

Punjab witnessed 78.57 per cent voting in the 2012 assembly polls.

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ArrayChennai/New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS/ Agencies): Thousands of people scooped out buckets of thick oil sludge along the Chennai coastline on Saturday that had spilled into the sea after the collision of two tankers last week.

Two petroleum product carrying ships -- M.T. BW Maple carrying liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) and M.T. Dawn Kanchipuram which had petroleum oil lubricants (POL)-- collided off the Kamarajar Port on January 28 night.

More than 1,000 people were deployed here with portable pollution cleaning equipment for shore line cleaning, Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Pon. Radhakrishnan told reporters.

Three super sucker and submersible pumps have also been deployed to remove the oil spill.

The accident, which was earlier termed as a minor one, has turned into a major one, threatening the marine ecology along the Tamil Nadu coast. Several dead turtles, crabs and other sea creatures have been washed ashore.

According to the central government more than 90 per cent of the cleaning work has been completed and most of the residual work is expected to be completed in a couple of days.

Radhakrishnan said the agencies were deployed and various methods for cleaning up the oil were being used in the opera-

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 60 Dimapur, Sunday, February 5, 2017

Turned to ashes

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hen Kohima erupted in flames on the night of February 2, it was a painful sight- to see a part of history slowly crumbling to ashes and to nothingness. It was not to be and should never have been; a heritage nestled atop a battle scarred hill during World War II, was wiped out from the face of Kohima and taking with it, images of buildings that housed the offices of the then Naga Hills and later the newly created state of Nagaland. The flames lit up the night sky like a funeral pyre that signalled the end. The seat of power in Nagaland such as- the state assembly and hostel, the Old Secretariat, offices of all ministers, top bureaucrats and important directorates while the renowned Zonal Council Hall was the one and only important venue for all government programmes, were all gone. All that will remain are memories etched in the minds of thousands of people and employees who once used to walk the corridors. When all the buildings in the twin hillocks were razed to the ground, they not only erased the link with the history of Nagaland, but also took away important documents that cannot be retrieved.

Some may have been financial statements while others could have been records and confidential information. One may be tempted to ask( without fear or prejudice)- why were the buildings targeted to be burned down, since they have not caused any problem to the people?. Instead, they were facilities that brought much benefit and met the needs of the state. By burning buildings, do such actions help achieve whatever objective? This trend of burning houses cannot be deemed to be a democratic form of protest nor in any way, an acceptable method. By tradition, Nagas do not indulge in such horrendous acts ; perhaps except in times of war against the enemy in the olden days. There is need for those who love Nagaland to come up with plans to identify over 50 year-old structures to protect and preserve them as heritage. There are some such interesting places of historical value which would be good for posterity. One unfortunate aspect of the disinclination of the government, has also been to ignore the need to protect buildings that are the heritage of the state. The hillock and nearby present DC’s office, were the symbols of the government –both during the colonial and post-independence period.

When so much positive achievements have been claimed by all and sundry, it is quite surprising that there has been very little done to teach people to value properties of the government. This is one aspect that people in Nagaland including the leaders will have to ponder over. When one looks at government structures, it reveals the mentality of those who don’t seem to understand their value.

Employees also seem to think that they are doing a service by abusing the facilities. It is hoped that the tragedies that unfolded with the deaths of two precious lives on January 31 and the February 2 arson and vandalism will not be repeated in future.

Even with a heavy heart, it is also hoped that these tragedies will also serve as a lesson to all.

DailyDevotion The Compelling Majesty of His Power The love of Christ compels us… —2 Corinthians 5:14 Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us really know what it means to be held in the grip of the love of God. We tend so often to be controlled simply by our own experience. The one thing that gripped and held Paul, to the exclusion of everything else, was the love of God. “The love of Christ compels us….” When you hear that coming from the life of a man or woman it is unmistakable. You will know that the Spirit of God is completely unhindered in that person’s life.

When we are born again by the Spirit of God, our testimony is based solely on what God has done for us, and rightly so. But that will change and be removed forever once you “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). Only then will you begin to realize what Jesus meant when He went on to say, “…you shall be witnesses to Me….” Not witnesses to what Jesus can do— that is basic and understood— but “witnesses to Me….” We will accept everything that happens as if it were happening to Him, whether we receive praise or blame, persecution or reward. No one is able to take this stand for Jesus Christ who is not totally compelled by the majesty of His power. It is the only thing that matters, and yet it is strange that it’s the last thing we as Christian workers realize. Paul said that he was gripped by the love of God and that is why he acted as he did. People could perceive him as mad or sane— he did not care. There was only one thing he lived for— to persuade people of the coming judgment of God and to tell them of “the love of Christ.” This total surrender to “the love of Christ” is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life. And it will always leave the mark of God’s holiness and His power, never drawing attention to your personal holiness.

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“Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.”

~ Howard Zinn

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, February 5, 2017

Post-mortem Learning lessons from our circumstance

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1st January 2017 will go down as the darkest day of infamy in the annals of democracy in Nagaland where a reckless State Government shamelessly opted for money at the cost of taking the lives of two promising sons of Nagaland.

Over the years the Nagas have shown chronic tendencies of wanting freedom without responsibility and authority without accountability. Freedom and authority is not for free.

The exercise of our franchise in a democracy is a fundamental duty expected to be carried out by every franchised individual with utmost sense of propriety.

This necessarily calls for a base level literacy and awareness to understand the basic consequences that would result from the corrupt choices that we make. That the majority failed to exercise this freedom of choice sensibly in the past is quite apparent. Nagas have been opting for an adulterated choice of leaders dictated by ‘money’ which has resulted in the election of questionable representatives who won their seat in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly for their ability to commandeer money power to influence our votes but not necessarily for their upright characters. In the earlier article titled “An Acrimonious Concept” carried by all the local print media on the 18th January 2017, this author had tried to forewarn the Government that “this issue touches the core sentiment of traditional mindset of the male population” which ought to have tempered the Government to tread carefully. A foreboding thought was also shared that: “In the absence of matured reasoning we are probably starring at a potentiality chaotic social tsunami sweeping across the State if Mr. T.R. Zaliang shuts down his thinking faculties and adamantly puts into motion the final ULB election process knowing well that this will be an outright challenge to the civil society”. Our thick-skinned leaders who we voted to power for money had shown neither the intelligence to recognise the threatening tide of conflict looming in the horizon nor the acumen to learn by listening to the voice of the people.

Their inept failure to read the situation has culminated in today’s very avoidable tragedy of losing the lives of our two innocent sons Khriesavizo and Bendangnungsang over an inconsequential ULB election with 33% WR where the real focus was on capitalising Central Funding for Urban Development that many of them could personally cannibalise.

Instead of confusing ourselves with all the complex legal jargons in terms of piecemeal Articles/Clauses being thrown around all we needed to

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hat is supposed to be a people’s movement has turned out to be a display of Nagas savagery in full view of the world. It will take years to erase that image from us. What did we get from this protest? We lost on every count. Two precious lives lost, properties damaged, women participation in civic bodies which is much needed, will now be pushed to the back burner, the misogynistic outdated attitudes of our tribal hohos will take a deeper root, and the tag of being a Christian state is blown away in the air. This issue could have been solved amicably much earlier but it was kept alive due to adamant attitude of NMA which appeared to be pushing for the cause of feminism rather than for upliftment of women, over reaction of the insecure only male dominated hohos who still live in the past and believe that women should shun all

do was to focus on the overall bigger picture that Article 371 A of the Indian Constitution empowers the Naga Customary Laws and Practices. It was necessary that we patiently analyse and understand our customary laws and practices concerning ‘women’ that have gone ‘out of tune’ with the present. It is a common knowledge that at the time of our headhunting ancestry, women were not part of the decision making body of male elders who mostly dwelt on headhunting strategies of offensive or defensive warfare.

Women were ‘physical misfits’ in a headhunting era, disqualified by circumstance as the weaker sex and not because of a deliberate male chauvinistic inclination. It rather portrayed a picture of the high protective esteem women commanded in not being compelled to join the dangerous headhunting pastime. Rightly or wrongly this is the reality of our customary practices brought forth from our ancestors centuries ago to the present times. What we needed to fundamentally understand is the fact that the “times have changed”. Unlike the headhunting issues of the past, today we are dealing with subjects of development and progress that require brainwork...not physical prowess... where women too have a relevant contributory role to play and therefore deserve to be allowed their rightful place in every decision making platform...even at the cost of the controversial issue of reservation. This necessarily dictates that the obsolete customary law must now be amendment through a statutory “Apex Customar y Court” (which we at present do not have).

The bottom-line is: Once we amend our outdated customary law by ourselves, Article 371 A of the Indian Constitution will remain sacrosanct in its protection of Naga identity in consonance with our own inter pretation of our own customary law. The sanctity of our customary law and practices will forever get diluted beyond recognition if we open our doors and give legitimacy to other entities including the Supreme Court of India, to legally interpret our customary law from their perspectives... not ours. It would sound the death knell of the beginning of our doom. It is as simple as that. Withdrawing their SLP from the Supreme Court in this regard is therefore a wise step taken by our women folks.

This is an issue that needs to be sorted out from within our own kitchen.

We have unnecessarily run into a traditional tsunami as predicted for not wanting to take a patient step at a time by first correcting our base instead of taking a short cut approach with ‘money’ as the

driving force for all the reckless decisions that the NPF/DAN Government has taken at the cost of losing the precious lives of our children and bitterly dividing our Naga community.

Think dispassionately and see which side of the fence you find yourself. From the general views expressed in the print media the perception seem to indicate that the core issue is not very much to do with whether women are equal to men. As an overall assessment, the males do not seem to be averse to giving women their rightful space in the matter of governance be it in the Village Council, ULB or the Legislative Assembly but sorting out the approach to effect the change in an acceptable customary fashion seems more the issue. It was incumbent upon a responsible Government to understand, facilitate and patiently nurse this hypersensitive process forward to its logical conclusion through educated interaction with the traditional establishments rather than insult the masses with their dictatorial verdict by forcefully and hurriedly attempting to conduct the ULB election based on their irrational priorities clouded by M-O-N-E-Y consideration.

We have uncomfortably reached a very unpleasant crossroad where the people are now demanding for the resignation of the Chief Minister which necessarily implies that the Cabinet Ministers will also have to follow suit by rule and by convention. When Chief Minister along with his Home Minister entered into a formal agreement with JCC in the presence of NBCC as a responsible third party witness, it was incumbent upon his Cabinet to comply and fall in line behind their CM in acknowledgement of their “collective responsibility”. That the “DAN Legislature Party backs TR as CM” (Morung Express February 04.2017) is a farce being played out yet again. All they want is a “toothless stooge” to keep the Government running in order to exploit whatever rupee that is left in the public exchequer before the next election. The fact that the Chief Minister was unable to sway the decision of his Cabinet significantly registers the ground reality that he does not enjoy the confidence of his own Cabinet. It technically renders TR impotent as a leader. Now if Mr. T.R. Zaliang had a modicum of gray matter or honour in him, he ought to have gracefully resigned the very instant his Cabinet voted against his “Official agreement” to postpone the ULB election for two months.

Why should it even require the people to demand it? But this is Nagaland where honour = bullshit. A thing called “moral responsibility” does not exist in

the Naga lexicon and therefore Chief Minister dares to make a ‘faceless’ appeal to the people instead to let “sanity and reason prevail” after his act of insanity and irrationality. Not the question of listening to the people... Mr. T. R. Zaliang seems to have stopped listening to himself as well. It would be pertinent to remind Mr. T.R. Zaliang that the President of South Korea was impeached on the issue of indirect corruption through a relentless mass movement. On a tradition bound subject such as our customary laws and practices being mishandled...the same can happen even in Nagaland if push comes to shove. In a reverse order therefore perhaps Mr. TR should allow “sanity and reason” to prevail and do the honourable thing before additional lives are lost over this issue of his resignation.

Meanwhile it was also extremely refreshing to read the press statement of NSCN (IM) condemning this ongoing incident. Let me relay the content of their statement as carried by the Nagaland Post on 3rd February 2017 verbatim: (Quote): “NSCN (IM) maintained that it believed in resolving any differences of opinion “through dealing space and time for a negotiated settlement” between the State Government and all stake-holders. MIP said that imposition of unilateral will on the others without seriously respecting the views and opinions of others was “undemocratic”, which it said would end up in a state of Chaos”. (Unquote).

What a profoundly prophetic statement that holds true even for NSCN (IM) conducting an opaque negotiated settlement with the GoI and imposing their “unilateral will on others without seriously respecting the views and opinions of others”! It appears that the disease of not listening to oneself has spread to an epidemic proportion afflicting not only Mr. T.R. Zaliang but NSCN (IM) leadership as well. It is in the hypocritical times like this that one gets prompted to spontaneously cry out in absolute anguish:”God help us all!” This is perhaps a way of The Almighty wanting Nagas to learn lessons from our circumstance and give a better account of our lives.

In conclusion I would like to sincerely convey my heartfelt condolences to the immediate bereaved family of “Our Sons” Khriesavizo Metha and Bendangnungsang. It is our hope and prayer that their passing will not be in vein...that their sacrifice will spark the change for a caring Government that the people so desperately are looking forward to.

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

The way forward is dialogue

politics and finally the inefficient and visionless state government which seems to be in power by default.

The decision of the cabinet to withdraw from tripartite agreement with JCC and NBCC reflects a very poor judgement and now their collective wisdom and the decision-making capacity is in serious doubt. The disgruntled politicians got a chance to play their cards and tried to tilt the tide to their favour. Liquor and cash flowed freely in some places even at this time of demonetisation. Within days the protest turned uglier including the midnight mob frenzy which is never seen in our land. Sadly, the inevitable happened.

It is shocking to learn that even the iconic structure of civil secretariat which we all are proud of, would have gone without timely intervention by Kohima village youth What I am trying to emphasise here is that the subsequent events which happened relating to

women reservation in ULB reflects a sick society. This is not an issue to be fought in the street and nobody is the winner here. There are many women who are against women reservation and at the same time there are also many men who are for it. The larger point here is that we cannot just wish away the participation of women in ULBs by protest and reservation is forms is needed as there is no level playing field for them to fight with men in the present situation. Everybody is trying to interpret whether election on ULBs infringes of Article 371 (a) or not but with due apology to the learned writers, the interpretation of law is limitless and only the supreme court will give the final say. So we should not harp on the illusion that the provisions of Article 371 (a) which was inserted in the constitution when Nagas were backward and in turmoil is insulated from judicial review. For that matter our

customary practices are not infallible and if some of these are not consistent with the modern norms then judiciary or parliament will amend it. They may be in practice just because they were not subjected to judicial scrutiny.

The best way to protect our identity and right is to adept them to the need of the modern time so that it will not invite interference from any quarter. Let us be honest, our customary laws put women at disadvantage as they were in practice when men were protectors and providers. But today the situation is opposite.

In most household women are providers and men are housekeepers. While not encouraging feminism and also not forgetting the larger role that women play in building homes and society, we should appreciate if some of them want to participate in the ULBs and contribute to it. I believe that the state government had good intention to con-

‘Thoughts to Ponder’

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s me and my friend were listening to the voices of our leaders paying solidarity and homage to the departed souls at the funeral service of our two beloved young brothers, the following thoughts crossed my mind.

1. Diphupar Village is a mini Nagaland where the whole Naga tribes reside without any divisions among the various tribes.

We live together as Nagas where we value and respect each other as one. Together we always stand for our rights and for each other until our goals are achieved. One such instance is the sacrifice made by our two young brothers on 31st January 2017 who were brutally killed by the indiscriminate firing by the IRB under the Government of Mr. T.R. Zeliang. Thousands of people from all walks of lives gathered to stand together at these challenging hours.

2. The youths had no intention to steal or vandalize as assumed by those ‘High-handed people’ but to peacefully protest against the decision of the Government to go ahead with the elections in few places, making mockery of an agreement under the NBCC just a day before. They were there protesting against an act that infringe the rights of the Nagas and our leaders decision to sell that out for a few crores of cash.

3. Naga society from time immemorial is a ‘Patriarchal society’ where women are never discriminated but treated with respect and equality. It does not need the 33% reservation for women to be elected. I am sure our men will vote for and elect a woman if contested. The core of the matter is that we should learn to protect our constitutional privileges and to enjoy these rights.

4. Our elected representatives should be time and again reminded that it is us ‘of the people, by the people and for the people’- that they were elected and to also serve us- the public and for the good of all and not just a few. They should be for us, be our voice, and protect our rights and not power or money mongers.

It’s time we ‘Nagas’ reason, unite and continue to stand together for our rights. Let us not compromise anymore. Stop selling our birthright for money. Enough is enough, and for what we are standing today is right, why sacrificing our lives today is right, why calling bandh is right, then let us together stand up not only for now but for always. Let not the sacrifice made by our two brothers lives’ be in vain. Let this be an eye opener for all the Nagas that ‘These people today against whom we are raising our voices are the ones we have elected yesterday’- let us retrospect ourselves and let us learn the value of exercising our valuable votes tomorrow without selling our voices, our rights and carefully with discerning hearts, let us choose our leaders for our better tomorrow.

Atula Sanglir

duct ULB election and the Hoho too had good reasons to oppose it. In spite of the bitterness which happened during the past few days I am convinced that there is still a meeting point. The only way forward is dia-

logue, understanding and let’s have women reservation in an amicable form.

May God heal the Naga society.

Bendangchuba, K Khel Diphupar, (bendangchuba94@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

When there is no fear of God

Sir,

The aftermath of the chaos and carnage that took place in Nagaland with the resulting death of two young people has not brought about the required solution as demanded by the people. The present government continues to sit in power despite the demands from civil bodies to resign en-masse. Holding on to the excuse that it would be unconstitutional for the CM to resign when 45 MLAs have asked him to continue has become the ace card for the CM. Never in the history of Nagaland has such a deadlock occurred where the stubborn power continues to cling on despite such opposition against its authority. Nagaland need prayers and for the people to turn back to the Lord else we are a completely doomed people. We need leaders who have the foremost fear of God without pride and arrogance.

James A Sumi, 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.

Religious leaders play major role in promoting harmony: Dalai Lama

Vidyaloke is an initiative focused on revitalising ancient Indian traditions.

He said in India, concepts such as ‘ahimsa’ have existed for more than 3,000 years. “It’s time for Indians to activate these principles for the benefit of the entire human family.”

“Indians should take more active role in promotion of inner values, as it is a part of the ancient Indian tradition,” he said.

Concluding his discourse on Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna’s ‘Letter to a Friend’, the spiritual

leader advocated the revival of ancient Indian knowledge through scholarships on the Nalanda tradition and the teachings of the 17 Nalanda masters.

“You are the master of the ancient Indian knowledge, particularly the Nalanda tradition. As Tibetan Buddhists, we are the messenger. On the level of messenger, we are making every effort. Now the Indians as masters should take active role in promoting these human values; not through prayers but rigorous study,” he said.

Identifying himself as a messenger of the ancient Indian thought and as a son of India, the Dalai Lama, who is revered by the Tibetans as a living god, said: “Each cell of my brain is filled with Nalanda thought and physically I am survived by Indian food. Therefore, in all sense, I describe myself as son of India.”

“If I boast a little bit, since I follow these great

Naqvi says budget will help minorities

Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said the increased allocation in the 2017-18 Budget for his ministry will help in the socio-economic and educational uplift of the minorities.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been al-

located Rs 4,195.48 crore, around 10 per cent more, in the 2017-18 Budget announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday. Last year, the allocation was Rs 3,827.25 crore.

Naqvi said a major part of this amount will go towards educational empowerment and skill development of the minorities.

“The Modi government believes that commitment to development of the poor, weaker sections and minorities is not only its ‘raj dharma’ but also its ‘kartavya’ (duty),” he said.

The Minister said more than Rs 2,600 crore has been provided for various scholarships and skill development schemes such as ‘Seekho aur Kamao’,

‘Nai Manzil’, ‘Nai Roushni’, ‘Usttad’, ‘Garib Nawaz Skill Development Centre’ and ‘Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for Girls’.

He said Rs 393.54 crore has been earmarked for merit-cum-means scholarship; Rs 950 crore for prematric scholarship; Rs 550 crore for post-matric scholarship; Rs 250 crore for ‘Seekho aur Kamao’; Rs 176 crore for ‘Nai Manzil’; Rs 113 crore for Maulana Azad Education Foundation; and Rs 170 crore as equity for National Minorities Development Financial Corporation.

Besides, Rs 1,200 crore under the Multi-sectoral Development Programme will also be utilised for various education development activities.

masters of Nalanda, I have also become a tiny master myself,” he said with a hearty laugh.

In an emotional recollection of his experience as a leader of the Tibetan people and as a Buddhist scholar, he said, “At the beginning, the concern was of my own survival.

On 17 March, 1959 when I escaped from Norbulingka in Lhasa, I was doubtful if I will be alive to see the next day.”

“Then the second phase was how to preserve the ancient knowledge, including our script and language. The present concern is how much we can serve and contribute to the well being of humanity with this knowledge,” he added.

The 81-year-old spiritual leader, the global face of the Tibetan exile movement, lives in exile in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala along with some 140,000 Tibetans, over 100,000 of them in different parts of India.

AAP’s donation records incorrect: I-T dept to EC New Delhi: The Income Tax department has claimed to have found that the audit reports prepared by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for donations amounting to about Rs 27 crore have discrepancies and are incorrect.

In a report submitted to the Election Commission, the department, which has been investigating the donations list of the party for the past over a year, said that the records of donations made to the AAP during 2013-14 and 2014-15 had “factual discrepancies” and did not match with the actual funds received by it from various donors.

Officials said the alleged discrepancies in the donation records are of about R27 crore and have added that the Treasurer of the party has acknowledged “certain errors” in these records in their communication with the taxman.

AAP’s national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted in response, “Modiji’s dirty tricks.

Arun Jaitley releases BJP’s poll manifesto for Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Feb 4 (IANS): Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Saturday released the party’s manifesto -- ‘Vision Document’ -- for the Uttarakhand Assembly polls.

Pointing out that the BJP had a special connect with the hill state as it was formed when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister, the Minister rued how the Congress rule had slowed the development of the state.

“We as a party are committed to the all-round development of the state and are hopeful that the people of the state will give the BJP a chance to form the government again and take the state to the posi-

tion it deserves,” the Union Minister stated.

Pointing out that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was of fast development, the Finance Minister said development in the hill state had suffered due to political instability.

Giving details about the ‘Vision Document’ which is the party’s manifesto for the state assembly polls, Jaitley said it was made after much deliberation and keeping in mind clean and progressive governance.

“We aim to bring governance to the last man,” he said, adding that since the state was bestowed with best natural resources, good governance can spur development.

Heavy voter turnout in Goa; polling peaceful

Cops gun down two militants in Kashmir’s Sopore S r i naga r , F EB 4 (AGENCIES): Two suspected militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on a highway in the Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday, security officials said.

Local reports said one of the militants was a local commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit and the other was a foreigner.

belt of Sankhalim, Bicholim and Curchorem.

The election passed off peacefully with no untoward incident reported from anywhere in the coastal state expect some cases of EVM glitches and cancellation of voting in one booth.

A 78-year-old man died outside a polling booth in Panaji city. Leslie Saldanha, who was waiting to cast his vote, collapsed and died, officials said.

The ECI’s data from various polling booth showed that over 83 per

cent of 11.10 lakh voters turned up to exercise franchise. An impressive 83 per cent voting was recorded in the state in 2012 assembly polls, which saw the BJP wresting power from the Congress.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, widely seen as the chief ministerial face of the BJP, Union Minister Shripad Naik and Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar were among the early voters who cast their ballots.

People in large numbers turned up at the poll-

ing stations right from the morning amid pleasant weather.

A total of 250 contestants are in the fray, which include many independents.

The election is being closely fought by major political forces — BJP, Congress, AAP and the MGP-led alliance.

The polls will decide future of Goa’s five former Chief Ministers — Churchill Alemao, Pratapsinh Rane, Ravi Naik, Digambar Kamat and Luizinho Faleiro and the

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A m r i t sa r , F e b 4 (IANS): Cricketer-turnedpolitician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday said the Congress will win the Punjab Assembly elections, marking its revival.

Congress’ candidate from Amritsar East, Sidhu said he was confident that Congress was going to form the new government in Punjab and that it would be a gift to the party leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

“It will be a gift to Rahul bhai, Priyanka ji and Sonia ma’am. Captain Saab (Amarinder Singh) is our leader. I am congratulating them in advance. This is revival of Congress,” Sidhu told reporters.

Punjab went to the polls on Saturday, in which about 66 per cent polling was registered till 6 p.m.

“People have developed hatred for the current (SAD-BJP) government, and it will be reflected by the polling percentage going over 70 per cent,” Sidhu added.

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Panaji, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): A high voter turnout of over 83 per cent was on Saturday recorded in the Assembly polls in Goa, where the ruling BJP is engaged in a fierce fight with the Opposition Congress, AAP and an alliance of MGP, Shiv Sena and GSM for the 40-member House.

According to EC sources, the poll percentage could go up as there are long queues of voters at many booths across the state even after 5 p.m.

Heavy polling was witnessed in the mining

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Religious leaders in India, especially the Muslims, have a major role in promoting religious harmony, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on Saturday.

“The Indian religious leaders, especially the leaders of Muslim community, have a major role in promoting religious harmony,” the elderly Buddhist monk said while addressing over four hundred Indian students and scholars at a teaching session organised

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Also, another speaker said that the On Saturday, some department officials visited the site to assess the battle has just begun and added that the damage and retrieve whatever possible. battle was far from over.

He even questioned how the governThe officials also later met the deputy ment has stooped low by shooting innocent commissioner Kohima. citizens, adding that the spilled blood would DC seeks report not dry in the land as long as the battle on destroyed items was won.

While another speaker called upon the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, has people to remain alert and be prepared for notified that some unidentified persons any eventuality.

He also asserted that there was more vandalized, stolen, damaged and burnt down many government offices and work left to do and that the Aos would other establishments at Old Secretariat continue to fight for the rights of the Nagas until the desired goal was achieved. area on February 2, 2017 evening.

A large number of citizens attended In this regard, DC Kohima a circular has requested that a detailed the service holding placards some of which report of properties, items, vehicles read: “A tyrant dies and his rule ends, a damaged, missing etc. be submitted martyr dies and his rule begins”; “We, for further submission to the govern- who are living, possess the past. Tomorrow is for martyrs”; “No govt rules in ment.

The circular also stated that some tyranny” ; “TR Zeliang is a murderer”; items like computer, printer, heater “TR Zeliang Step Down”; “TR Zeliang etc., stolen by some miscreants, have is Anti-Naga” etc.

Meanwhile, announcing the closing been recovered and handed over to the office of DC, Kohima. The same of the programme, the JCC Ao Senden can be checked and collected by the convener announced that the bandh would concerned offices/departments from be relaxed for time being and urged all to be prepared. the office, it stated.

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On asset quality, the bank’s gross non performing assets (NPAs) grew to 14.14 per cent of gross advances during the December quarter, against 8.95 per cent in the year-ago period.

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The bank trimmed its losses for the quarter against a Rs 836.62 crore loss it posted in the corresponding October- December quarter of the previous fiscal.

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rate income tax rate is not globally competitive. Particularly, we are comparing ourselves with China, not with the US. The US is 40 per cent, but we don’t do that. In comparison to China, it is said we should reduce it to 25 per cent,” Adhia said at a Ficci event here.

“We said we would love to do it for everyone.

But we have the constraint of budget.”

The challenge, he said, is getting the resources.

“Unless we increase our spread of personal income tax, unless we have more people coming forward and filing the exact detail of income, it’s a challenge for us. That’s what we are trying to do,” Adhia said.

The “most challenging” is to increase the share of the personal income tax (PIT) in the total kitty.

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Two years after it announced plans to reduce corporate tax rate to 25 per cent, the government on Saturday said any such reduction can come after the spread of personal income tax is increased and more people pay taxes.

A cut of 1 per cent in corporate income tax rate from the current 30 per cent will cost Rs. 18,00019,000 crore in revenues, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his second Budget in February 2015, had announced reduction of the corporate tax rate to 25 per cent from 30 per cent in a phased manner over the next four years starting 2015-16, accompanied by fewer exemptions.

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natories have prayed for the departed souls rest in eternal peace and strength and solace for the families to tide over this grief. They also pray for speedy recovery of the injured persons.

They expressed hope that better sense would prevail in Naga family.

The signatories include Mhonlumo Kikon, MLA; I. Kheto Sema, ex-minister; L Temjen, ex-MLA; HK Kuhulu; Dr. M Chuba; ST Sangtam; Mghato Achumi; Yanghose Sangtam; Dr. Kuhoi Zhimomi; Gopal Sharma; K James Vizo; Doodh Singh; Yanbos Murry and Dr.Temsuwati.

Meanwhile, according to The Asian Age report, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Friday directed the BJP MLAs of Nagaland to continue their support to CM TR Zeliang.

In what may lead to a revolt like situation in the state BJP, sources in the Nagaland BJP said that majority of BJP leaders are in a state of confusion as most the decisions are taken centrally in New Delhi, which doesn’t suit them on the ground, the report stated.

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DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Senior members of the BJP Nagaland, which is in alliance with the NPF-led DAN government, have expressed deep shock and anguish over the unfortunate turn of events that led to firing on January 31 night in Longleng and Dimapur where two lives were lost and many injured. In a joint statement, 14 senior BJP members said the events could have been avoided if the agreement, which was signed between JCC and the state government in the presence of NBCC, was implemented in toto.

The signatories appreciated NBCC’s efforts to bring about an amicable solution.

Senior BJP members also appealed to the people to desist from destruction of public property. They further called upon all be agents of peace, tranquillity and social harmony. On its part, they said BJP Nagaland would strive towards betterment and development of the society respecting the aspirations of the people and the rule of law.

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a structure which will buy the NPAs, which have been created by tax evaders. “We want the banking mechanism also to be pro-active and major debtors to take a pragmatic approach to resolve their NPAs,” he added. The government announced Rs. 10,000 crore for the recapitalisation of public sector banks in 201718. On the issue limiting the anonymous cash donation to a political party from the earlier Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 2,000, Jaitley said the step though gives the donor the option of remaining anonymous, both ends of the transaction will happen through the banking system.

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Listing various reforms measures as announced in the Budget, Das spoke of gains for farmers from integration of spot and derivative market in commodity.

He also dubbed announcement on contract farming and UGC as very big reforms.

Speaking at the seminar, Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa said the government has already implemented 54 per cent of the recommendations of the Expenditure Manage-

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Mumbai, Feb 4 (Agencies): Tata Group moved down to 103rd position from 82nd last year in the Brand Finance Global 500 2017 report. The $100 billion conglomerate has been badly shaken by a bruising months-long fight between former Chairman Cyrus Mistry, ousted in October last year, and patriarch Ratan Tata.

Among other Indian brands, Airtel has improved its ranking to 190 from 242 last year, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) stood at 222 from 283, and IT major Infosys ranked at 251 from 301 in 2016, the report said.

The list was topped by the tech giant Google followed by Apple. Google is now the world’s most valuable brand with a value of $109 billion from $88 billion last year. Apple’s loss has been Google’s gain. Apple has for the last five years held sway as the world’s most valuable brand. Its brand value fell to $107 billion this year from $145.9 billion in 2016.

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ment Commission.

“There are many more which are in the process of being addressed,” he said.

“We are in the process of revising our General Financial Rules (GFR).

These are the rules by which all government expenditure is controlled and regulated.”

GFR is a compendium of general provisions to be followed by all offices of the central government while dealing with matters of financial nature.

These were first issued in 1947 and last amended in 2010. However, it is felt that many of the rules have become redundant in view of rapid growth of alternative service delivery systems, developments in information technology, outsourcing of services and liberalisation of the system of procurement.

He said it was sometimes felt by the private sector that these rules have been constraining the freedom of decision making.

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said setting up a “bad bank”, which is a kind of asset reconstruction company to buy non-performing assets of banks at market price, could be a possible solution to deal with the festering problem of NPAs. “It (bad bank) is also a possible solution. We will take it on board for discussion,” Jaitley said here at the post-Budget interaction with India Inc. The Economic Survey 2016-17 has suggested establishment of a “bad bank” to deal with the NPA issue. “The problem has consequently continued to fester: NPAs keep growing, while credit and investment keep falling.

Perhaps it is time to consider a different approach -- a centralised Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency that could take charge of the largest, most difficult cases, and make politically tough decisions to reduce debt,” the survey noted. However, Jaitley added he did not want to comment in detail on the subject as he did not want the honest taxpayer’s money to be used for such

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Stepping up the growth pitch, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the economy will grow upwards of 7 per cent next fiscal.

“For this year’s GDP growth, we have to wait till March-end. But next year, it will be upwards of 7 per cent,” he said.

Drawing on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s statements, the secretary said there will be transient impact of demonetisation on the economy, but it will not spill over to the next fiscal.

A large part of economy is moving towards digital transactions, he noted.

Despite the global headwinds, Das said India’s growth remains much stronger.

“It has stayed afloat.

Not only stayed afloat, but also doing well. Our commitment is to push growth momentum,” he

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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (L) shakes hands with Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017.

whether Japan should increase that funding.

Mattis also noted that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has increased defense spending since taking office in December 2012, a move he said was “on the right track.”

Japan’s defense spending is around 1 percent of gross domestic product, compared to around 2 percent for China and over 3 percent for the United States.

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Supporters of Hafiz Saeed, head of the Pakistani religious charity, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, protest to condemn his arrest, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. AP/PTI

US judge blocks Trump’s travel ban; White House hits back WASHINGTON, FEB 4 (IANS): A federal judge in Washington state temporarily blocked President Trump’s week-old immigration order from being enforced nationwide, reopening America’s door to visa holders from seven predominantly Muslim countries.

Following the ruling on Friday, government authorities immediately began communicating with airlines and taking steps that would allow travel by those previously barred from doing so, the Washington Post quoted a US official as saying. At the same time, though, the White House said in a statement that the Justice Department would “at the earliest possible time” file for an emergency stay of the “outrageous” ruling from the judge. Minutes later, it issued a similar statement omitting the

word “outrageous”.

“The President’s order is intended to protect the homeland and he has the constitutional authority and responsibility to protect the American people,” the White House said.

In his opinion, US District Judge James L. Robart in Seattle, wrote that “fundamental” to the court’s work was “a vigilant recognition that it is but one of three equal branches of our federal government”. “The court concludes that the circumstances brought before it today are such that it must intervene to fulfil its constitutional role in our tripart government,” he wrote.

Robart, a judge appointed

by George W. Bush, granted a request from lawyers for the state of Washington who had asked him to stop the government from acting on critical sections of Trump’s order.

centres reopened but without the banners bearing the names of JuD or the FIF. These centres located at Shahdara Chowk, Moon Market and Iqbal Town were now operating under the name of TAJK. Donation boxes and ambulances were stationed just like before. The JuD and FIF have also planned a conference on Kashmir Day (February 5) at Nasir Bagh after Zuhr prayers and banners related to Kashmir, under the name of TAJK, have cropped up along all major roads.

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PARIS, FEB 4 (IANS): A machete-wielding man who on Friday attacked soldiers near Louvre Museum here and was shot, was an Egyptian national, a Paris prosecutor has said at a presser.

Francois Molins told reporters on Friday evening that the attacker arrived in France from Dubai at the end of January, Xinhua news agency reported.

“The identity of the perpetrator is not formally established, but the searches allow to identify a 29year-old Egyptian citizen,” Molins said.

Molins said the attacker was not carrying an ID but a photo registered in Visabio (a European biometric database including digital photography and fingerprints of visa applicants) was the same of the machete-wielding man.

Investigation is underway to determine the motive and to establish whether the attacker acted alone or have been guided, he added.

According to initial indications, the attacker arrived on January 26 after acquiring a one-month tourist visa. Two days later, he bought two machetes at a store in French capital.

LYON (France) FEB 4 (Agencies): France’s far-right party leader Marine Le Pen kicked off her presidential campaign on Saturday, hoping promises to shield voters from globalization boost her chances at a time of French political turmoil.

Opinion polls see the 48-year old daughter of National Front (FN) founder Jean-Marie Le Pen topping the first round on April 23 but then losing the May 7 run-off to a mainstream candidate.

But in the most unpredictable election race France has known in decades, the FN hopes a twoday rally in Lyon, where Le Pen is spelling out her electoral platform, will help convince voters to back her.

In 144 “commitments”, Le Pen proposes leaving the euro zone, taxes on the job contracts of foreigners, lowering the retirement age and increasing several welfare benefits while lowering payroll tax for small firms and income tax.

The manifesto also foresees reserving certain rights now available to all residents, including free education, to French citizens only, hiring 15,000

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police, building more prisons, curbing migration and leaving NATO’s integrated command.

“The aim of this programme is first of all to give France its freedom back and give the people a voice,” Le Pen said in the introduction to the manifesto.

Emmanuel Macron, a pro-European centrist candidate whom polls say might be Le Pen’s opponent in the run-off, will also hold a rally in Lyon on Saturday to propose a radically different platform.

“This presidential election puts two opposite proposals,” Le Pen said.

“The ‘globalist’ choice backed by all my opponents ... that wants to abolish all borders...and the ‘patriotic’ choice which I personify.”

Buoyed by last year’s unexpected vote to take

Britain out of the EU and Donald Trump’s election in the United States, the FN hopes to ride the same populist wave to victory.

If elected, Le Pen says she would immediately seek an overhaul of the European Union that would reduce it to a very loose cooperative of nations with no single currency and no border-free area. If, as is likely, France’s EU partners refuse to agree to this, she will call a referendum to leave the EU. The electoral manifesto is short on macroeconomic details and does not give any public deficit or debt targets and does not explain how a Le Pen government would balance raising welfare benefits while cutting taxes.

The FN would combine leaving the euro with unorthodox policies including money printing, currency intervention and import taxes, Jean Messiha, who has overseen the drafting of Le Pen’s manifesto, told Reuters ahead of the rally. The Lyon rally is also bound to focus on militant threats facing France, with the FN quick to react on Friday to an attempt by a machete-wielding man to enter the Paris Louvre museum.

Bloodied Ukrainian town waits for guns to fall silent KIEV, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Workers on Saturday struggled to restore power to a f lashpoint Ukrainian town as a deadline loomed for government forces and rebels to pull back their weapons after surging violence killed dozens.

Ukrainian officials and Russian-backed insurgents say the fighting that began on Sunday has killed 35 people in the eastern war zone -- a level of bloodshed not seen since the height of the conflict in 2015.

The violence erupted as US President Donald Trump seeks to build a friendship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin with some analysts linking the escalation to the potential thaw in ties.

Russia and Ukraine as well as the rebels have agreed on a midnight (2200 GMT) deadline for the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from Avdiivka -an industrial town of

Servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine and communal workers load humanitarian aid for Avdiivka inhabitants on February 3, 2017.

25,000 which has been on the front line of the fighting.

AFP correspondents in the town said the night and morning passed relatively calmly compared to previous ones.

But the Ukrainian army said one of its soldiers had been killed in the area.

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YIMJENKIMONG RIONGSANGER PUTU MENDEN Headquarter : Alongkima, Mokokchung District

CONDEMNATION AND DEMAND FOR JUSTICE The Yimjenkimong Riongsanger Putu Menden strongly condemns the act of cowardice executed by miscreants with diabolical intend at the private residence of Shri. I. Bendangliba Tzudir, Director of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Nagaland.

While conveying such act has no room in our civilized society, the Putu Menden demands swift and efficient action from the law enforcing agency in apprehending the perpetrator(s) and award befitting punishment against the culprits.

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Avdiivka but there were no major attacks on the city itself,” regional police spokeswoman Nataliya Shyman told AFP.

Power plant silenced

Most residents of this blue-collar town work in a major coke plant that has been heavily damaged by the shelling.

The town remained without electricity on Saturday and with only spo-

radic power supplies to heat homes against the winter chill and limited supplies of water.

The giant plant provides electricity for much of the region and has been the target of previous deadly rebel attacks.

Plant spokesman Dmytro Murashko told AFP that work brigades would try again Saturday to repair broken power lines after shelling halted their earlier efforts.

Friday was one of the bloodiest days with nine civilians killed -- two of them inside the town.

The call to withdraw heavy weapons was under the coordination of mediators from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

It provides for the “withdrawal by 5 February 2017 into permanent storage sites of all weapons regulated by Minsk agreements to the distances defined in them and beyond the respective lines.”

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With immense pride and honour, we the family and relatives of Shri.

Limathung Lotha Shitiri, Son of Lt. Mathi Shitiri of Pangti Village, UBI, DEF, Mokokchung for being awarded Governor's Gold Medal in recognition of his dedication, honestly and hard work.

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Family and relatives.

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The Yimjenkimong Senso Mongdang has strongly condemned the life attempting of Shri. I. Bendangliba Tzudi, Director, Industries and Commerce, on 30th January 2017 at around 12:00 P.M by the unknown miscreant allegedly fired several round at his private residence in Super Market Area Dimapur.

The Y.S.M demands concerned authority to book the culprit and punished them according to the law of the land at the earliest.

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Sd/Imo. Walling Secretary, Y.S.M

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der banners calling for the independence of Jammu and Kashmir.

T h e c e n t r e s we r e closed down on the night of January 30 after the detention of Saeed and four of his aides on accusations of disturbing peace and security. Law enforcers removed the banners and placards of JuD and its charitable wing of Falah-eInsaniyat Foundation, which was also put on observation under the AntiTerrorism Act, 1997.

After remaining closed for three days, all these

TEHRAN, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Iran is to deploy missiles for a Revolutionary Guards exercise today in a show of defiance a day after the United States imposed sanctions over a ballistic missile test launch last weekend. The Guards’ Sepahnews website said the manoeuvres in northeastern province of Semnan were aimed at demonstrating their “complete preparedness to deal with the threats” and “humiliating sanctions” from Washington.

“Different types of domestically produced radar and missile systems, command and control centres, and cyber warfare systems will be used in this exercise,” it said. A list of the missiles to be deployed published later on the website showed they were of very short range -- up to 75 kilometers (47 miles). US President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on Iran yesterday over its test launch of a medium-range ballistic missile. Hours later, Defense Secretary Mattis said that Iran was “the single biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world” but added that Washington had no plans to increase troop numbers in Middle East in response.

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ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 (IANS): Days after a crackdown on the Jamaat-udDawa and its chief Hafiz Saeed, the charity has reappeared under a new name -- the Tehreek Azadi Jammu and Kashmir (TAJK Movement for Freedom of Kashmir).

Although still on the observation list of the authorities, the religious organisation has resumed its routine activities.

Its “donation” camps and ambulance centres across Lahore and other districts have restarted un-

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Defense Minister Tomomi Inada.

But in what could been seen as a subtle prod to Japan to do more, he added: “But make no mistake: in my meetings with Japanese leaders, both our nations recognize that we must not be found complacent in the face of the emerging challenges we face. “As our alliance grows, it will be important for both our nations to continue investing in our defense personnel and capabilities.”

Mattis said Tokyo’s financial support for U.S. troops in Japan had been a “model of cost-sharing” while Inada told the same news conference there had been no discussion of

claimed also by China, an assurance that Tokyo has been keen to hear.

Inada said she told Mattis that Japan would play a proactive security role, in line with legal changes enacted under Abe that eased the limits of its pacifist constitution on its military’s operations overseas.

At the start of her talks with Mattis, Inada said she hoped his visit to Seoul and Tokyo would deepen three-way security ties. Japan’s relations with South Korea have frayed recently due to a feud over wartime history, just as tensions over North Korea make cooperation vital.

“South Korea is an important neighbor,” Inada said. “I want to link Secretary Mattis’ visit to Japan and South Korea to the further deepening of defense cooperation among the three countries.”

Japan’s relations with South Korea have frayed recently due to a feud over wartime history, just as tensions over North Korea make cooperation between the two allies vital.

Japan last month temporarily recalled its ambassador to South Korea over a statue near the Japanese consulate in Busan city commemorating Korean “comfort women”.

Louvre Museum attack suspect Egyptian national

With immense joy and pride, the family members of Rame Rai Parivar Sangh extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. K. Santabir Rai, S/o Mr. K.B. Rai for being appointed as Executive Secretary of Association of Gorkha Baptist Church Nagaland. We wish him success and God’s grace upon his life.

Convener Rame Rai Parivar Sangh

Chairman Rame Rai Parivar Sangh

Nagaland Apex Weavers & Artisans Cooperative Federation Ltd. Dimapur.

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Mattis reaffirms US ties with Japan

TOKYO, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wrapped up a visit to Japan on Saturday reaffirming Washington’s commitment to its defense treaty with Tokyo amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s approach to the region and the alliance.

Mattis reiterated that provocations by North Korea, which is advancing its nuclear weapons and missile programs, as well as China’s growing assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, left no room for doubt about U.S. commitment to Japan’s defense.

That was similar to the message that Mattis making his first overseas trip since taking office - delivered in South Korea, Washington’s other key Asian ally, earlier in the week. He appeared eager to reassure Japan of U.S. resolve, after a 2016 election campaign in which Trump suggested both South Korea and Japan were benefiting from a U.S. security umbrella without sharing enough of the costs.

“The U.S.-Japan alliance is critical to ensuring that this region remains safe and secure – not just now, but for years to come,” Mattis told a joint news conference with Japanese

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Nepal at India Art Fair: Of political satire, human emotions and feminism

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olitical satire, women’s empowerment, human emotions and the struggle post the 2015 earthquake -- the Nepal Art Council’s booth focuses on different aspects of the lives of people under one roof at the ongoing India Art Fair.

With six artists, the booth may have fewer photographs and paintings on display, but there is much that resonates through the works of art, each of which has a story to tell.

Ta k e a r t i s t S u n i l Sigdel’s “Peace Owners” featuring three political leaders -- newly-elected US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean supremo is painted with a twist, a touch of ‘Bodhisattva’ influenced by the paintings on Lord Buddha.

“And here lies the political satire: These leaders are known for their hawkishness but their eyes are similar to Lord Buddha’s

(in the hope that peace will prevail),” Dina Bagdel, an executive board member of the Nepal Art Council, told IANS. Sigdel is a multidisciplinary artist who is known for works that explore socio-political issues through the juxtaposition of the local flavours.

The collection also brings the socio-economic as well as human suffering and loss that the country had to go through after the massive earthquake 2015 that jolted the nation by its roots and claimed over 9,000 lives.

“The devastation that the country faced was enormous and we have still not recovered. Things have not improved and people are left to suffer under miserable circumstances.

The artists have tried to convey this through their works,” Nepal Art Council Vice President Sagar Rana told IANS. Drawing inspiration from the ‘Mahabharata’

epic artist Anil Shahi depicts the present state of affairs post the quake. A man is shown lying on the bed of arrows, a visual metaphor for the saga’s Bhishma.

His body is covered with small broken houses. Titled as “Leaving I Numb”, the painting is deeply symbolic.

Kabi Raj Lama’s lithographic print also echos the disastrous after-effects of the quake, which left large parts of capital Kathmandu and other cities in ruins. His art is a tribute to the courage and resilience of people in the face of the unprecedented tragedy.

The image, in monochrome, depicts broken and ruined parts of a house arranged in a transcendental geometric pattern. It also sends a message of hope of a better livelihood that the people are living with.

No less meaningful is Sandhya Silwal’s cut-

work made of the local ‘Lokta’ paper. Her pieces may appear delicate but send across a very strong message of feminism. Silwal, through her work, explores the sensitive status of women, their sacrifices, the softness and the strength.

Artist Koshal Hamal’s solo presentation has drawn much appreciation from visitors. The canvas has been kept almost blank, deprived of much of the art-work. What remains is an abstract statement with multiple layers that question social and political norms.

How valuable ancestral belongings are, even if it is grain is brought alive in an emotional statement

by Sanjeev Maharjan. His powerful photograph depicts the body of a man, painted all red and with a bowl-full of grain on his chest.

“We are here for the second time. Our beautiful landlocked country has more than just scenic beauty. It has art and the collection is an attempt to bring up the talent that our nation has got. It is a good platform to present our art,” Rana explained.

Founded in 2008, India Art Fair is one of South Asia’s leading platforms for modern and contemporary art. The fair, which is being held at the NSIC grounds, will conclude on February 5.

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he soundtrack to La La Land has topped the UK album chart.

It went in at Number One four weeks after its release, after knocking Pete Tong’s ‘Classic House’ down to Number Two. The record is the first soundtrack to top the chart in the UK since Les Miserables in 2013.

La La Land recently swept the Golden Globes taking home seven awards.

It is also tipped to win big at the Oscars later this

month, where it is nominated 14 times, including Best Score and twice in the Best Song category, for ‘City Of Stars’ and ‘Audition’.

The film’s Music Director and Executive Music Producer Marius De Vries told OfficialCharts. com: “This is fantastic. We always knew as we were working on it that we were working on something special, but you can never anticipate whether that specialness will translate into universal – or even

partial – public acceptance.

On those rare occasions when it does, it’s always a treat. It’s a great testament to the enormous amount of hard work the entire team put in.”

Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran‘s grip on the official UK singles chart isn’t loosening.

The singer has now spent four weeks holding the top two positions. ‘ S h a p e O f Yo u ’ notched up sales of 47,000 and 8.8 million streams to keep the top spot this week. In just four weeks, the song has sold a total of 306,000 copies and has been streamed 42.9 million times.

Sheeran’s streak of domination now matches the all time record held by Justin Bieber, who’s tracks ‘Love Yourself ’ and ‘Sorry’ also held Number One and Two in the chart for four weeks on the bounce in November and December 2015.

Inter collegiate gospel beat contest

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he 2nd edition of inter collegiate gospel contest with its theme “punctuate it with halleluyah” would be held on February 13 and 14 at Kros college campus Leirie Kohima. Director music task force department of youth resources and sports Gugs Chishi would grace the occasion as the guest of honour. Local artiste Alobo Naga would grace the closing ceremony as guest of honour.

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Helms said: “The demand grows and remains.

I was struck by how many Indians call for training, and for skilled teachers to come and help teach and conduct.

Hence, we have started ICF as a way of meeting that demand.”

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eteran actress Shabana Azmi says there has been a visible and an evident change in the portrayal of Hindi film heroines in the industry.

Asked how has cinema has helped in bringing a change, Shabana said, “I think there is a lot of difference now. If you look at the way the Hindi film heroine is portrayed today - from the ‘sati savitri’ she used to be... It has completely changed.”

The 66-year-old National Award winner also lauded actresses Vidya Balan and Alia Bhatt for their work. “When you see the girls today... As reflected by many films that Vidya Balan has done or this very young actress Alia Bhatt has done... So it is changing, but definitely there’s a lot more that needs to be done,” she said.

Grammy winner Kevin Fox to impart western classical training in India

rammy award winner Kevin Fox arrived in the capital on Saturday to impart western classical training to students of music schools.

The musician has been on over 40 choir tours to almost 50 states and to six continents.

He has prepared choirs for most of the world’s leading orchestral conductors and has collaborated with numerous choirs and artistes including San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Kronos Quartet, Tolzer Knabenchor, Dmitri Hvorostovky, Harvard Men’s Glee Club, cellist Zoe Keating.

As part of Classical Movements’ India Choral Fellowship (ICF), the musician is here till February 20 to lead workshops and master classes at the Delhi School of Music, Capital City Minstrels and Neem-

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rana Foundation.

At Capital City Minstrels, he will be there as a distinguished guest conductor and will be present in a series of workshops for the ensemble.

He will be assisting the Neemrana Foundation with its youth educational programmes, including a choir of boys sponsored by the Blind Relief Association, to train choral

teachers and to work with the foundation’s Opera Chorus for their upcoming production of Rossini’s Cenerentola.

Despite the growing number of schools for children, there is no university course or programme to teach choral singing, or even a way to teach teachers how to teach choral music, according to Classical Movements President Neeta

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Nana Patekar prefers roles which challenge him as an actor

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ctor Nana Patekar, who has proved his mettle repeatedly in commercial as well as in offbeat movies, says he likes those roles which challenge him to explore something new about his art.

At a trailer launch event of his upcoming movie ‘Wedding Anniversary’, Nana said, “Since I belong to the theater (background), I enjoy working in these kind of films which give you a challenge and scope to explore, as an actor.

I like to experiment with commercial as well as offbeat movies.”

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actor said that it has an engaging and entertaining story. “It felt very satisfying to be a part of this kind of a film, just after doing an out-and-out commercial movie like ‘Welcome Back’,” he said.

The Sudhanshu Jha directorial revolves around a couple (played by Priyanshu Chatterjee and Mahie Gill) who plan to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in Goa. Nana, who plays an old writer, barges into her room late at night. Eventually, she becomes an inspiration for Nana.

Talking further about it, Nana said, “’Wedding Anniversary’ is not a typical commercial movie. I like to go into this zone just as I did a Marathi movie called ‘Natsamarat’. We didn’t make any compromise while making this film. All the actors, including Mahie and director Jha, have worked hard for this movie.

“Music of the film is also soulful and it goes with the story of the film.”

The film is scheduled to release on February 17.

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I-League: Lajong look to extend winning run

Shillong Lajong FC players during a training session in Shillong on Saturday.

Dimapur, Feb 4 (NPN): A run of three consecutive victories for Shillong Lajong FC has provided t h e s q u a d w i t h ex t r a motivation, but the club is mindful of the challenges ahead, the first of which comes on Sunday when the Reds take on former Hero I-League champions Churchill Brothers at the JN Stadium.

Lajong have experienced a shar p tur naround from their start to the year and aim to continue their winning momentum at their Shillong Fortress backed by the Lajong Faithfuls.

Incidentally, the Reds have been undefeated in their last six I-League matches at the JN Stadium, going back to 1st April 2016.

Bilic dismisses Hart rumours London, Feb 4 (Agencies): West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has dismissed reports linking the club with England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.

The shotstopper is half-way through a seasonlong loan with Torino but he is expected to return to England when his contract expires at the end of the season.

A return to Manchester City is unlikely after he fell down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola but the 29-year-old is understood to be keen on returning to the Premier League.

West Ham have been linked with a move for the player but Bilic insists he is happy with his first-choice goalkeeper Darren Randolph and Adrian.

“We’re not linked with him. Well, basically we are linked with every player,” Bilic said on Friday.

“On one hand I rate Joe Hart highly, he’s a great goalkeeper and a great personality.”

“But on the other hand I said in every transfer window if there is one position that we are not even thinking about changing that’s the goalkeeping position.

I already have two great goalkeepers so that is not the case, no.”

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To e x t e n d t h e i r winning streak, however, the Reds will have to get the better of Churchill, something they have yet to do in an I-League home match. The two sides have clashed four times in Shillong in the league’s previous years, with two draws and two victories for the Goan team. Speaking at the pre-match press

conference today, Shillong Lajong coach Thangboi Singto said, “Winning gives us extra motivation, but we’ve been telling the players that tomorrow will be another big match, another big challenge.

Looking at Churchill’s team sheet you see strong players experienced at the Indian level. We have to be on our toes and give it our best.”

Like Lajong, Churchill also lost their opening three fixtures, but the Goan club looked to make a strong comeback and they pulled off two away draws while defeating defending champions Bengaluru FC 2-1 at home. Churchill are currently eighth in the table on five points, while Lajong are in fifth position on nine points.

Representing the Goan club at the press interaction today was the team manager Denzil Ferrao, who said, “It has been a very challenging start to the season for us.

We h a d j u s t f i ve days to prepare the team ahead of the I-League and I’m confident that as the tournament goes on we will play better.”

Paris kicks off bidding for 2024 Olympics Paris, Feb 4 (IANS): The Paris 2024 Bid Committee has marked a milestone in its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a special presentation here.

The event was participated by Paris 2024 leadership, top athletes, political and business leaders. Speaking at the event, Paris 2024 Co-Chair Tony Estanguet said Paris has launched the bid 18 months ago, the bidding team has put athletes at the heart of the plans and has developed a compact plan with 85 per cent of venues being within 10 km.

Details of the ultracompact, city-centre inspired concept were the highlights of the candidature file the bidding team submitted to International Olympic Committee.

Pa r i s ’ 2 0 2 4 h a s a bold vision to deliver the most sustainable Games ever, with 95 per cent of venues either pre-existing or temporary structures, in addition, a ground breaking carbon emissions strategy closely aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020 and the Paris Climate Agreement is also under plan.

Terry not planning to retire L o nd o n , F e b 4 (Agencies): John Terry says he does not plan to follow former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard into retirement anytime soon, and hopes to play for a “couple more years”.

Lampard, 38, called time on his career on Thursday, with Ter r y labelling him Chelsea’s greatest-ever player.

Terry is two years younger than Lampard, and has told Soccer AM’s Tubes that he plans to keep playing, even though he has found first-team action hard to come by this season.

“It’s been ok for me.

I am Chelsea through and through,” he said. “As a player you have to adapt and adjust as you get older.

Realistically can I play every week?

“I am in great condition and feeling great but the boys that are playing at the minute have been unbelievable so as a player you have to accept that.

And more importantly the team is top of the league and flying, so as a fan, let alone as a player, I am delighted at the moment.”

“For a lot of people that’s hard to get their head round but the age I am at, you have to accept and

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understand you are getting older. I still feel I have a few years left me. I am hoping that’s at Chelsea but we will see. I am doing my coaching badge at the minute so I am progressing slowly but surely with that.”

Asked about what the future might hold for him when he does retire, Terry said, “I would like to manage at some point and test myself again. I have achieved what I have achieved as a footballer but I think all the managers I have had I have learnt a bit of good from all of them and some bad from all of them. I would like to put that into practice and give it a go somewhere.”

“Whether that right opportunity comes up for me and my family we will have to wait and see, but I feel I can play for a couple more years at least.”

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Zurich, Feb 4 (IANS): Football’s governing body FIFA has rejected Bolivia’s appeal against a point deduction for fielding an ineligible player during World Cup qualifiers.

F I FA h a d s a i d i n November that Bolivia b r e a c h e d F I FA r u l e s when Nelson Cabrera was introduced as a late substitute in their 2-0 victory over Peru in La Paz on September 1 and again in a 0-0 draw with Chile in Santiago five days later.

Cabrera, 33, had p r ev i o u s ly p l aye d f o r Paraguay, the country of his birth. FIFA awarded 3-0 wins for Peru and Chile and fined the Bolivian football association $12,000. “The FIFA appeal committee has decided to reject the appeals lodged by the Bolivian Football Association (FBF) and to confirm in its entirety the decisions rendered by the FIFA Disciplinar y Committee,” FIFA said.

Bolivia are currently ninth in the 10-team South American zone World Cup qualifying standings. The top four teams at the end of the qualifying competition will secure a berth in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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We the members of MALE VOICE is shocked and grieved over the sudden demise of our beloved member Late Nihokhe Chishi, Asst. Engineer (Rtd.) the founding member of Male Voice.

He was the talented singer, composer and master in the field of music and has contributed his services to the different churches and Associations especially for Sumi Baptist Church Kohima through music for the glory God. He was a cool and humble person.

At this hour of grief, we the members of Male Voice along with the members of Sumi Baptist Church Kohima share the sorrow and convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

May the Almighty God grant him eternal rest.

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“ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

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Born : Jan. 1957 – Died : 19/01/2017

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Amongla Walling (Khar) express our immense gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and everyone who supported and helped us physically, spiritually, financially and through prayers during the prolonged illness till her last breath.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, The bereaved family members of Late Kilangyanger (Imliyanger Ao) would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, families, friends, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who supported us physically, spiritually, materially, financially and through prayers during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved on 26th January 2017 in Mopungchuket Died on 26th Jan. 2017 village, Mokokchung.

We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual, but your good deeds will ever remain in our hearts. May God bless you all abundantly.

01/04/50 – 29/01/17 We, the bereaved family members would like to express our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us through prayers, physically and financially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of Lt. Mr. Zakielhoulie, who left for his heavenly abode on 29/01/17.

We pray that Almighty God may bless each and everyone abundantly.

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Loving mother, brothers and sisters

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It has been four years since you left us but you will always and forever be in our hearts and remembered.

Loving family members

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Rabindranath Tagore.

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The Japukong Public Organisation deeply mourned on the tragic death of one of our members Lt. Bendangnungsang Longkumer of Aonokpu Village and Lt. Khriesavizo Metha during unfortunate Police firing on 31st January in Dimapur . We are hopeful that the "Heroic Sacrifice" of the departed souls shall remarkably go down in the annals Saga of Nagas. The Senden proudly salutes the exemplary sacrifice by bestowing "Champion of the noble cause" Further the Senden wishes and pray for speedy recovery to those injured and pour solace to the bereaved families and loved ones.

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You will be remembered for serving the Lord and your people all your days. You always stood for righteousness.

You filled our life with love and happiness. Its been 3 years since you passed away and the way we miss you is different now. We still think about you everyday. We just love and miss you in our own special ways.

Not now, but in the coming years; It may be in the better land, We’ll read the meaning of our tears, And there, sometime, we’ll understand.

God knows the way, he holds the key, He guides us with unerring hand; Sometime with tearless eyes we’ll see; Yes, there, up there, we’ll understand.

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Loving wife, children, grandchildren and families

Born 8th July 1925 – Died 31st January 2017 We, the family members of Shri Hokheshe Wotsa of Pughoboto Town would like to thank each and every individual, churches, friends, relatives and well wishers for your physical, financial, material and prayer support during the illness and at the demise of our beloved father on 31st January 2017.

We sincerely thank Pughoboto Town Baptist Church, Women Department and Youth Department of Pughoboto Town Baptist Church, Mishilimi Yepaqa Baptist Church Women Department, Pughoboto Adhoc Town Committee, Pughoboto Students' Union, Pughoboto Totimi Hoho.

We regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it is our prayer that our good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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pace that four Arsenal players couldn’t disrupt.

Hazard started the run from the center circle.

Laurent Koscielny was the first opponent brushed aside and Francis Coquelin was left spinning, trying forlornly to put in a tackle before slipping to the turf.

Hazard just continued to zip forward. Koscielny had darted back in defense, but was as ineffective immobilizing Hazard a second time. Hazard weaved his way past the captain and then outmuscled Shkodran Mustafi before slotting a low shot past goalkeeper Petr Cech.

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international has 10 goals in 23 appearances this season, eclipsing last season’s haul of four in 31. There was awe at the goal across the stadium: Owner Roman Abramovich was high-fiving people in his executive box and manager Antonio Conte flung himself into the crowd behind the dugout, swarmed by fans.

It was a day when they had much to celebrate, starting with Alonso’s 13thminute goal.

Diego Costa initially nodded a cross against the bar and Alonso darted in to meet the rebound with a header. The wing back had caught the side of Hector Bellerin’s head with his arm as he leapt over the defender but he was not penalized.

Fo l l ow i n g c o n c u s s i o n protocols, a dazed Bellerin was forced off, injured.

Little went Arsenal’s way at Stamford Bridge.

Even the usually reliable Cech was exposed on his return to his former club.

With five minutes to go, the goalkeeper’s misplaced clearance went straight to former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, who chipped the ball into an empty net.

Arsenal’s only achievement was denying Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois a clean sheet, with substitute Olivier Giroud heading in a stoppage-time consolation.

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (Agencies): A new constitutional and financial model received preliminary approval despite the BCCI voted against it at the ICC Board meeting in Dubai on Saturday.

H owe ve r, a f i n a l consideration will be taken by the ICC Board in April.

Vi k r a m L i m aye, B C C I r e p r e s e n t a t ive, expressed his concer n over both the documents especially in light of the insufficient time available to the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators to take an informed view on the said proposal, and also there being no scientific basis behind the percentage distribution allocation that was being proposed other than “good faith and equity”.

Limaye also requested that both proposals be taken up at the next ICC board meeting in April 2017.

The ICC chairman requested each member to vote for/against these proposals being base documents, to be taken up for final approval in April 2017, it is being understood that members could suggest changes to these documents between now and the next board meeting.

Tendulkar bats for women’s cricket WC

No takers for Rio’s Maracana stadium

76 players up for grabs at IPL auction on Feb 20

Chelsea captain Gary Cahill congratulates Eden Hazard after the Belgian scores for the Blues in the second half.

London, Feb 4 (Agencies): Eden Hazard ran half the length of the pitch, fending off Arsenal’s brittle resistance, to score a mesmerizing solo goal as Chelsea coasted to a 3-1 victory on its charge to the Premier League title.

A goal of such exceptional quality, between Marcos Alonso’s header and Cesc Fabregas’ lob into an empty net, embodied the leaders’ transformation since a 3-0 loss in the reverse fixture in September.

That defeat saw an eight-point chasm open up between Chelsea, then in eighth place, and frontrunner Manchester City.

Mumbai, Feb 4 (Agencies): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday said that he is looking forward to the ICC Women’s World Cup scheduled later this year as the event has a big role to play in globalising the game. “The inclusion of Thailand in World Cup cricket may be a surprise for some of you but it is a reality! Thailand will be bidding to feature in this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup when it will play in the Qualifiers in Colombo next week,” Tendulkar wrote in a column for the ICC. “Subsequently, the I C C Wo m e n’s Wo r l d Cup 2017 in the United Kingdom in June-July will see top notch cricket being played by some of the finest and exemplary women cricketers from across the world,” he added.

Now, Chelsea is 12 points in front of north London clubs Tottenham and Arsenal at the summit.

Coming four days after a home loss to Watford, it was another unsettling day for a bedraggled Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger, who was forced to watch from the stands as he continued his fourmatch touchline ban for pushing a fourth official.

The Frenchman was right in the middle of the celebrating Chelsea fans as Hazard produced a moment of magic eight minutes into the second half.

It was a fusion of strength, aggression and

Sachin Tendulkar

The former batsman said expansion of women’s cricket is also a catalyst for gender equality and rights.

“The women cricketers have caught the fancy of cricket aficionados around the world with stellar performances and have increased their audience.

“They have spawned interest in young girls to play the sport and also helping generate a larger

following for the game at a time when the game is seeking to expand its footprint globally and become relevant in noncricket playing countries,” he said.

“While gender bias has been the bane of many aspects of the world, the sports narrative seems to be different. It is heartening to see that cricket is making strides in helping women occupy their pride of place in the annals of cricketing history,” he added.

Tendulkar hoped that Indian stars such as pacer Jhulan Goswami and batter Mithali Raj will do their bit to light up the tournament.

“There is our very own Jhulan Goswami, who is quick and gets that extra bit from the wicket and Mithali Raj, our seasoned campaigner from India,” he said.

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 4 (IANS): Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the management of the Maracana stadium has erupted between the state and the city’s football federation, a media report said on Saturday.

T h e b u i l d i n g wa s damaged by looters on January 10, and has since been laying empty as clubs and authorities argued over who should manage it, the BBC reported. The city’s football federation said windows were smashed and items were stolen after the stadium was broken into.

The Maracana stadium, built to host the 1950 football World Cup and used in the 2016 Olympics, is owned by Rio de Janeiro’s state government which has been hit hard by Brazil’s deep economic crisis.

Pune, Feb 4 (PTI): Leander Paes’ hopes of creating a world record in Davis Cup were dashed when the veteran Indian and Vishnu Vardhan lost the third rubber to strong rivals Artem Sitak and Michael Venus, who kept the New Zealand alive in the Asia-Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie, here today.

Down 0-2 after losing the first two singles to the home team, Sitak and Venus rallied to take a convincing 3-6 6-3 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 win in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The defeat for Paes and his partner meant that the 43-year-old Indian stalwart could not overtake Italian Nicola Pietrangeli for most wins in doubles in Davis Cup history. The two players are tied on 42 wins.

India, who are now 2-1 ahead in the tie, will now need to win one of the two reverse singles tomorrow to clinch a place in the second round.

India had taken a 2-0 lead on day one with Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan winning the first two singles.

Tomorrow Ramkumar will take on Finn Tearney before Yuki takes on Jose Statham in the final rubber of the tie. Paes and

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (PTI): As many as 76 players including 28 from overseas will go under the hammer at the 2017 IPL auction to be held in Bengaluru on February 20.

The BCCI today announced the IPL auction date on what was the last day of the player registration.

The auction was originally proposed for Febr uar y 4 but was delayed in the wake of the Supreme Court order that led to an administrative crisis in the BCCI with its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke being removed for not implementing the Lodha panel recommendations.

The Committee of BCCI Administrators is now in place and one of their immediate tasks is to fast track the preparations for the IPL beginning April 5.

In a release, the BCCI said 750 players have registered for the auction.

Leander Paes and Vishnu Vardhan during the Davis Cup doubles match in Pune on Saturday. (PTI)

Vardhan started in style and raised the 4000-strong capacity crowd’s hopes at the Shiv Chatrapati Sports Complex by clinching the opening set in 28 minutes by breaking Venus in the sixth game.

But the New Zealand pair fought back superbly by winning the second set in 32 minutes by breaking Paes’ service once and

“The IPL franchises will go into the player auction with a maximum of INR 143.33 crore purse for 2017 season,” the statement read. “ T h e t e a m s c a n h ave a maximum of 27 players including 9 overseas players. A maximum of 76 players, including 28 overseas, can be bought at the auction,” it read further.

The team that goes into the auction with the biggest purse is Kings XI Punjab, having Rs 23.35 crore at its disposal.

Delhi Daredevils are second in the list with a balance purse of Rs 23.1 crore.

Mumbai Indians will have the least amount of money to be spent as they are only left with 11.555 crore, a little more than Royal Challengers Bangalore (12.825 crore). The latest IPL entrants, Pune Super Giants and Gujar`at Lions, are left with Rs 17.5 crore and 14.35 crore respectively.

With squad limit being 27,

then clinched the third set, in which the Indians squandered two break point chances.

With the momentum having shifted to the visitors, it was no surprise when they got an early service break, in the second game of the fourth set when Vardhan dropped his serve, before closing out the set and the match.

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to do a lot of buying at the auction, having got only 14 players in their roster so far.

The auction will be followed by a day long IPL Franchise Workshop on February 21.

In December, the big names that were released from their respective squads were India pacer Ishant Sharma, South African speedster Dale Steyn and former England batting star Kevin Pietersen, who has now ruled himself out of the upcoming edition.

As many as 140 cricketers, including 44 overseas players, were retained, while 63 were let go by the eight franchises.

Halep withdraws Ronaldo is world’s highest-earning sportsman from St. Petersburg champion Roger Federer.

Five spor ts are represented in the top 10, with basketball’s Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant and tennis star Novak Djokovic joining their rivals, golf represented by Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth and American football by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Three-time Formula O n e wo r l d c h a m p i o n Lewis Hamilton is Britain’s highest-placed representative in 11th, one place ahead of Tiger Woods - the former world No 1 earned only £220,000 in golf prize money but remained a marketable commodity with £36m

Cristiano Ronaldo

Lo n d o n, F e b 4 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-earning sportsman, according to Forbes’ Sports Money Index.

T h e Re a l M a d r i d forward’s 2016 earnings are listed as £70.5m in the study, broken down

into £44.8m in salary and prize money and £25.6m in endorsements.

His long-time rival as the world’s greatest player, Lionel Messi, comes in second in the list with £65.2m with NBA star LeBron James third ahead of Australian Open

in endorsements. Rory McIlroy is 17th in the list.

The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys topped the list of most valuable sports teams with an estimated worth of £3.37bn, with Real Madrid second and Barcelona third. The Super Bowl-bound New England Pa t r i o t s a n d P r e m i e r League Manchester United complete the top five.

The overall Sports Money Index includes athletes, teams, brands and agencies and considers the links between them, with sportswear brand Nike ranked No 1 thanks in part to its associations with fourth-placed Barca, fifthplaced Ronaldo and sixthplaced James.

Forbes Sports Money Index 2016, top 10 athletes: 1) Cristiano Ronaldo, football, £70.5m 2) Lionel Messi, football, £65.2m 3) LeBron James, basketball, £61.8m 4) Roger Federer, tennis, £54.3m 5) Kevin Durant, basketball, £45m 6) Novak Djokovic, tennis, £44.7m 7) Cam Newton, American football, £42.5m 8) Phil Mickelson, golf, £42.4m 9) Jordan Spieth, golf, £42.3m 10) Kobe Bryant, basketball, £40m Top five most valuable teams: 1) Dallas Cowboys, American football, £3.37bn 2) Real Madrid, football, £2.92bn 3) Barcelona, football, £2.84bn 4) New England Patriots, American football, £2.72bn 5) Manchester United, football, £2.66bn

with knee injury

Simona Halep

St. Petersburg, Feb 4 ( I A NS ) : Ro m a n i a n tennis star Simona Halep withdrew from the St. Petersburg Ladies’ Tr o p hy q u a r t e r - f i n a l against Russia’s Natalia Vikhlyantseva due to a knee injury.

Vikhlyantseva, 19, on Friday qualified for the semi-finals, where she will face the winner of the match between Italy’s Roberta Vinci and Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic, reports Efe. Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova, second seed, also qualified for the semifinals by beating Russian Elena Vesnina 6-3, 6-3.

World No.4 Halep, 25, has been suffering knee problems since last fall and was eliminated in the first round at the recent Australian Open.

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