January 19, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 43

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Mnp issue: Zeliang asked to step in

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to the state chief minister, TR Zeliang, to talk to the Naga leaders in Manipur to solve the matter amicably and at the earliest.

According to media cell CMO, the Union Home Minister called state chief minister to New Delhi on Wednesday and held a meeting, which was also attended by Manipur chief minister, O Ibobi Singh, and Manipur deputy chief minister, Gaikhangam.

At the meeting, CMO said Rajnath made an earnest appeal to Zeliang to try to convince the Naga leaders in Manipur to call of their blockade and come to some sort of understanding with the Manipur government. To which, CMO said the chief minister reiterated the demand of the UNC that the proposed tripartite meeting of the UNC, the Manipur government and the Centre should either be held at Senapati, or New Delhi.

Zeliang also conveyed the sentiments of the Naga people of Manipur to the Union Home Minister who

NBCC plea to tribal, political leaders on ULB DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): As the current imbroglio over the process of holding election to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) turned ugly with incident of violence reported and various tribal bodies announcing to hold protests, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has appealed to all the leaders to come together in humility to the negotiating table to resolve the differences instead of becoming “stubborn and vindictive”.

While expressing anguish on the issue, NBCC appealed to the tribal and political leaders to show their maturity and resolve the conflict for the common good. NBCC further, said that leaders whether in political or organization, were not perfect and that there might be lack of trust and confidence and political vision from their part that could have spiralled uncontrollable degree of anger and frustration among the citizens.

At such time, NBCC appealed to all the leaders to exercise the God’s given wisdom. Cautioning that the present conflict might create division in the society, the NBCC in the name of Christ called upon all responsible leaders to find an amicable solution.

(L-R) Rajnath Singh, O. Ibobi, T.R. Zeliang and Gaikhangam at the meeting in Delhi.

gave him a patient hearing, CMO stated. It further stated that Ibobi and Gaikhangam agreed that a tripartite meeting should be held preferably at Imphal, but were agreeable to the idea of having such a meeting at New Delhi.

Union Home Minister also echoed this idea, but insisted that the meeting

should take place at the earliest so as to break the paralyzing impasse, economic as well as administrative, before Manipur heads for the polls.

M e a n w h i l e, C M O said the state chief minister agreed to convey the sentiments of the parties present at Wednesday’s meeting to the Naga leaders of Ma-

nipur after it was decided that the meeting should be held on January 23, either at Imphal or New Delhi.

CMO stated that both the Union Home Minister and Manipur chief minister congratulated and appreciated Nagaland chief minister for ensuring unhindered movement of trucks and vehicles bound for Manipur.

Manipur commandos behind NH-37 ambush: NSCN (I-M) DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has accused the Manipur commandos of carrying out an ambush on a convoy of civilian vehicles and trucks along NH-37 on January 12, 2017, wherein one person was killed and three others were seriously injured.

In a press release, MIP alleged that

Manipur chief minister Ibobi Singh “unable to control the recent social unrest created due to illegitimate policy and to divert attention of the people” was now seeking deceptive ways and means to thwart upon the Naga’s democratic voice of protest against his “communal government.”

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Nagaland advocacy seminar in Kohima

Correspondent

Kohima, JAN 18 (NPN): While safety of women is a national concern with the average crime rate for 2015 being a staggering 56.3%, Nagaland with only 6% average crime rate recorded during the same period, makes it the safest state in India.

This was informed during the Nagaland Advocacy meeting working towards ensuring Nagaland state diversity policy and a gender just society, convened by control arms foundation of India and Manipur women gun survivors network in collaboration with English department, Nagaland University, today at Hotel Japfu.

Speaking at the seminar, retired chief secretary Nagaland Alemtemshi Jamir opined that the low rate of crime against women in Nagaland could be due to unreported crimes but has-

tened to add that women in Nagaland were respected.

On the ongoing tussle over 33% women reservation, he maintained it was not a fight between men and women but about certain issues and also not about discrimination.

Further, he said the issue of Naga customs and traditions needed to be clearly defined since it was vital against apprehensions of being swamped by a larger society. Alemtemshi also said Naga women were free to participate in elections as nobody prevented them. He said the issue was however about free and fair election where force and money power discouraged women from entering election.

He said women need to look beyond livelihood and income for total empowerment. Alemtemshi felt that women should also aim to become industrialists and have wealth to enter politics.

JCC meet on State BJP unit attacks NPF ally Jan 20 to chalk ets. However, one of them withdrew the nomination NPF ‘Non-Performing Front’ or out action plan on January 17, after pressure from the respective apex trib‘Non-Progressive Front’: Kheto Staff Reporter al body. A senior BJP leader D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) comprising of Ao, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhro Angami and Chakesang tribes have called for a consultative meeting on January 20, at 10 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur to chalk out the future course of action.

In this regard, JCC has also requested all GBs, chairmen of 84 colonies, Church leaders/pastors, Dimapur District GBs Association, all apex tribal bodies of JCC including Angami Public Organisation and Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) to attend the meeting positively.

Meanwhile, JCC has made its stand clear that they were not acting as “protestors” but “protectors” of the rights of the Nagas.

Meanwhile, the committee lauded all candidates, who had withdrawn their nomination papers, for selflessly sacrificing and listening to the voice of the people.

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): In a no-holds barred attack, the BJP has taken another swipe at its major ally, the NPF when former minister in the DAN government , Kheto Sema labelled NPF as a “Non-Performing Front or Non-Progressive Front”. He was speaking at the launching of the BJP election campaign for Dimapur Municipal Council.

He accused NPF government of not performing its duties, saying it had made no progress in any developmental activities.

“Under NPF rule, the roads have become deplorable, no health care facilities, no payment of salaries to government employees, etc.,” he said.

Kheto also recalled, how the previous BJP-led NDA government had rescued the State from financial deficit. In this regard, he urged the people to extend support to BJP, which believed in action. The BJP had also submitted a memorandum to the Governor

with serious allegations of corruption against its DAN alliance partner the NPF and submitted the list of complaints to the BJP central leaders.

The strained relationship between the two long-time alliance partners means that there exists a general consensus within BJP that NPF has been taking it for granted on many issues. BJP members were also reportedly divided over continuing with the alliance in view of not being informed even on the issue of dropping BJP parliamentary secretary.

NPF-BJP direct contest

Indicating it was no longer willing to play second fiddle to ‘big brother NPF’ the BJP has forged a pre-poll alliance with independents for forthcoming Municipal elections in Dimapur and will fight the NPF in 10 wards out of 23, after Congress and some independent candidates withdrew from the race.

Earlier, BJP had set up 11 candidates, most of whom were denied NPF tick-

claimed that the party has already sealed pre-poll alliance with Independent candidates for DMC and was confident to well. In other wards, the party would be helping the independent partners, BJP leaders reiterated.

For East Dimapur Town Council polls, out of the 15 wards, BJP has fielded three candidates while NPF would be contesting all. The civic body elections would be a litmus test for both NPF and BJP ahead of the 2018 Assembly elections.

On Wednesday, state BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu launched the election campaign at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. He expressed confidence that the party would be successful. If the party can do well in Dimapur, then it would be spread to all the districts, he added.

BJP Finance Committee Convener HK Khulu read out the ten-point BJP manifesto for Municipal/Town council election 2017, while senior leader BJP James Vizo gave a brief history on the formation of BJP in the national and in Nagaland.

ZKPO concerned over epidemic outbreak

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Zeliang Kuki Public Organisation (ZKPO) has expressed serious concern over what it claimed as “outbreak of animal epidemic” in Kabai-Khelma area.

In a press note, ZKPO president Lamjasei Singson and general secretary Mangpao Zeliang said more than 30 cows and buffaloes had died within two weeks.

ZKPO said with growing number of deceased animals, people were facing immense hardship even to bury the dead animals since they had to hire excavators.

Even after burying the dead, ZKPO said people were apprehensive about the decomposed animals causing health hazards.

In this regard, ZKPO has fervently appealed to the authorities to take the matter with utmost seriousness and to carry out pre(Cont’d on p-8) ventive measures.

13 NSCN (I-M) cadres held with arms

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NSCN (I-M) cadres along with the seized weapons and ammunitions on Wednesday. (IGAR-N)

“Akhileshji, here comes your prodigal father. I think you should call for a big celerbation.”

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D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): Troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) on Wednesday apprehended 13 NSCN (I-M) cadres along Mon-Tizit road while they were travelling in two Maruti gypsies, PRO IGAR (N) informed through a press communi-

qué. An operation was carried out after receiving specific inputs of movement of cadres along Mon-Tizit road, PRO said.

During the operation 13 NSCN (I-M) cadres were apprehended along with four AK-56 rifles, two HK-32 rifles, one MA-MK

4 rifles, four pistols and a huge quantity of live ammunition apart from other warlike stores, the PRO stated.

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Vikheho inaugurates Khetoyi-Yingphire road

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DC Dmu holds meeting with MCC committee

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome presided a meeting of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Committee members of Dimapur district on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of DC Dimapur.

According to DIPR report, Yhome reminded that the main purpose of MCC Committee was to oversee whether Code of Conduct was being followed by the various political parties in order to ensure smooth, free and fair elections.

He expressed gratitude to the GBs, representatives of various political parties and Model Code of Conduct Committee members for extending their cooperation thus far and reminded that “The real challenge will start now and you have to stick to the MCC.” Referring to the discussions of the State Level MCC Committee, Yhome urged the representatives of political parties to convey the message to the intending candidates.

The DC reminded that no feasting should take place and no youth camps can be set up except for the party office.

No government vehicles are allowed to be used for

campaigning purposes.

Yhome said the candidates should be informed that they should not indulge in corrupt practices including bribery; undue influence, systematic appeal by the candidate or agents to vote or not to cast votes.

He said information should be to be given to the district administration prior to processions streets, meetings in public places where such situation may affect normal movement and traffic congestion.

The DC further reminded that campaigns have to stop 48 hours before the schedule time for election.

In the meeting, ADC Dimapur Elizabeth Ngully also the RO Dimapur informed for submission of list of bogus/absentees/ death voters at the earliest so that the same could be marked in the electoral roll.

She also informed that voters list would be distributed on January 23.

Further she informed that polling agents can come and attend the training on 20th January to be held at Dimapur Government College in order to familiarise themselves and avoid confusions on the polling day.

CUNRDF celebrates Sükrünye festival

AG Nagaland informs

DIMAPUR: Minister of Roads and Bridges, PWD Y.Vikheho Swu on Wednesday inaugurated the road connecting Khetoyi-Yingphire at Tsutha river bank.

Unveiling the inaugural stone, Vikheho said that, previously north east states including Nagaland was under special category in allocation of funds for development. However, with the arrival of the new government in the centre, special category have been stopped, stated a DIPR report.

He added that the central government has introduced a new system called NITI Ayog (National institute for transforming India) to promote all the states in the country in the same category. This programme, Vikheho said was being implemented under Swachh Bharat and skilled India scheme.

The minister said that the earlier slogan of ‘Look East Policy’ has been transformed with the programme ‘Act East Policy’, where road connectivity, air, institutional, digital and people to people connectivity to South East Asian country would be made possible.

He then called out to Naga people to prepare

Minister Y. Vikheho Swu being felicitated at the inaugural programme on January 18. (DIPR) themselves to avail those development to come as all these programmes would be routed through North East including Nagaland.

Minister of Power, C. Kipili Sangtam said that the historic achievement of road connectivity between the two communities should not go in vain rather it should also bring more social connectivity and political as well.

Parliamentar y secretary of Soil and Water Conservation, Pukhayi requested Nagas in general, Sumi and Sangtam in particular to remain content, have peace and comfort as a good Christian and also, keeping in view that all 16 tribes of the Nagas were

descendants and sons of the same forefather. “Let us learn how to live together, let us learn how to have coexistence and peaceful living in true spirit and principle” said Pukhayi.

Earlier, welcome song presented by Au Yuwa Yingphire and Sumi Leku Khetoyi. Delivering vote of thanks Hd. GB Yingphire, Aseba on behalf of the two communities thanked the minister of Power and parliamentary secretary for their indispensable effort in bringing the road connectivity. Invocation was pronounced by Lumlise Mongzar pastor,Yingphire B/C and benediction was blessed by Ahoshe, youth leader Khetoi B/C.

Dignitaries during Sükrünye festival at New Police Reserve Ground, Phesama on January 18.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Union New Reserve/Dairy Farm on Wednesday celebrated Sükrünye festival at New Police Reserve Ground, Phesama under the theme “defining identity”.

Gracing the celebration as Sükrünye father, Kewetso Mero (IPS), IGP (Training & Border) said festivals are a good occasion for the people to come together and develop friendship and unity.

He said that festival also enabled the community to stay connected with its traditional practices and moral values of the forefathers, thereby upholding its identity.

Mero called upon the Chakhesang community of New Reserve/Dairy Farm to be more truthful, smarter and apply the best mind in their respective fields and move forward.

Chakhesang Hoho Kohima (CHK) president

Theja Therieh in his greeting called upon the gathering to take unity as the prime ingredient to project Chakhesangs in positive way.

He told the gathering that CHK was all out to strengthen unity of the Chakhesang community in all colony of Kohima, and also to frame a comprehensive road map to figure Chakhesang as a good and progressive citizen.

Further, Therieh chal-

lenged the Chakhesang community to have a feeling of oneness and project unity in true sense.

Earlier, CUNRDF chairman Vire Nukhu delivered welcome address.

The formal function was led by Pukhwiipra Vasa while vote of thanks was proposed by CUNRDF general secretary Vekusii Ciirha. Folk song, indigenous games and Siikriinye feast marked the celebration.

DIMAPUR: All retired state government officers/ officials are informed that pension and GPF final payment cases settled upto the month of December 2016 have been uploaded on the AG Nagaland website. Pensioners may log on to office web-site at www.agnagaland.gov.in.

The list has also been put up for display at the Public Relation Cell and can be viewed on any working days during office hours.

Senior accounts officer has informed all sr.treasury officers/treasury officers to collect treasury office copies from January 23, 2017 onwards so as to enable pensioners to draw their pensioner benefits before Christmas. Aggrieved pensioners or government officials with genuine problems may write directly to the Deputy AG (A&E) Kahoto J Yepthomi via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov. in or through a handwritten letter on the address: Kahoto J Yepthomi, IAAS. Deputy AG (A&E). Office of the AG (A&E) Kohima Pin No.797001, Nagaland. All HoDs in the state government are to ensure timely submission of all retirement related documents (that is, six months before the date of retirement ) to avoid harassment to retired officials at various processing stages.

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news in brief AHODs, HODs meeting: A meeting of AHODs and HODs has been convened by Nagaland Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar, IAS on January 20 at 1 p.m. at the Secretariat Conference Hall. All HODs and HODs have been informed attend the meeting.

CTC, EAC informs: Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) EAC cum administrator, Thungbemo Patton has informed that the renewal of trade license and fresh registration of firms would be done from January 23 to March 31. All business establishments under CTC have been informed to renew their Trade License as per Nagaland Municipal Act 2001.

ASTP to celebrate 25th anniversary: Ao Senso Telongjem Padumpukhuri (ASTP), Dimapur will be celebrating 25th anniversary on January 23 at 11 a.m. at the residence of treasurer, below St.Mary’s HSS Padumpuphuri with the theme “Telongjem aser Terenlok”. All the Ao members residing in Padumpukhuri have been requested to attend the celebration.

CVUD annual session cum picnic: Changpang Village Council Dimapur (CVCD) will be holding its annual session cum picnic on January 21 at 8 a.m, at the Life Spring corner. All the members and in-laws of CVUD have been requested to attend the session.

GPRN/NSCN expels one: GPRN/NSCN has expelled Khrieletuo Raju Peyu from Angami Region because he was not following the rules and regulations of the Government. In a press note by Angami Region, chairman Kezha stated that from now on the government would not take any responsibility for him.

Healing and revival crusade: Nagaland Christian Revival Churches (NCRC) would be organising a healing and revival crusade on January 19-22 at Riizhiikhrie Sekhose Ground, Kohima. NCRC office has requested all its believers in Kohima and neighbouring churches to attend the service.

SUD prayer service: Sastami Union Dimapur (SUD) would hold its prayer service (Sukusho Kighini) on January 21 at 6 a.m. in the NCRC Sumi, near SBI, Purana Bazar branch, Dimapur. All Sastami villagers and in-laws living in and around Dimapur have been informed to attend the service and receive blessings.

NSCB 47th annual general meet: Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. Dimapur has convened its 47th annual general meeting on January 20 at 11 a.m. in its registered office at Dimapur. All affiliated cooperative societies and the share holders of the NSCB respectively are to attend the meeting positively. Registration of members would start from January 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on January 20 from 7 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

NACF emergency meeting: Niuland Area Citizen’s Forum (NACF) has convened an emergency meeting on January 21 at treasurer Mughavi residence, Naharbari Dimapur at 11 a.m.The meeting would discuss various development issues related to Niuland. All the ex-presidents, general secretaries, vice presidents of Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) and NACF members have been requested to attend the meeting. For information one has been asked to contact 9612839752 /9615705370.

Phek violence truly regrettable: Azo Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): Kuzholuzo (Azo ) Neinu, MLA on Wednesday said that the civic poll related violence in Phek town was truly regrettable and opined that such incident was a clear indication of the sorry state of affairs in Nagaland.

“The political and social landscape of Nagaland cannot be worst than this,” he said while speaking as chief guest at the inaugural programme of Chakhesang colony council at Walford, Dimapur.

Azo also expressed regret that the incident, which he said could have been avoided, had brought shame and disgrace.

He lamented that Chakhesang Nagas, peace loving people known for upholding justice and respect for law, were blinded by mob culture. He reminded the Chakhesang people that “vandalism, demolishing, hatred and beating was not in our culture.”Azo appealed for forgiveness, reconciliation and peace in this regard.

He further informed that the state government would be paying Rs.1 lakh each as compensation for the houses that were vandalized. On the prevailing

Assam Rifles organise various programmes

(L-R): 36 AR organising ‘road safety week’. 3 (NH) Bn Assam Rifles displaying weapons to students. A child availing medical care during medical camp.

DIMAPUR: National “road safety week” campaign was observed by 3 (NH) Bn Assam Rifles under the aegis HQ 5 Sect Assam Rifles on January 16, as an effort to spread the word of road safety According to PRO (Defence), during the campaign people were given a word of caution on defenK

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sive driving, using personal safety measures, maintaining speed limit, understand road /traffic signs and affiliate themselves with the “Green Cross Code” meaning stop, look and then cross. The areas covered were NH-29 and Jotsoma.

Various pamphlets and posters highlighting

the value of road safety and its measures were also distributed.

36 Assam Rifles: On the occasion of Army Day, 36 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) conducted weapon display at St Xaviers College, Jalukie, Peren.

The aim of the event was to familiarize as well as motivate students/youths of the region to the join the armed forces. Major attractions of the event were automatic weapons and Rocket Launchers. The event was witnessed by an approximately 250 students and locals.

3 (NH) Assam Rifles:

3 (NH) Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) conducted a free medical camp on January 16 at Jotsoma village, Kohima. The local populace was given free medical checkup by a specially constituted medical team under Capt G Sainath Ram, RMO, 3 Assam Rifles.

Apart from providing medical assistance, basic knowledge on health education including precautions, hygiene and sanitation from common diseases were also imparted.

A total of 95 patients to include 48 male, 28 female and 19 children were given the necessary treatment and free medicines

Kuzholuzo Neinu speaking at the inaugural programme of Chakhesang colony council. (NP) political scenario in the state, Azo lamented that everyone was divided-men and women, Hohos, state government and civil societies.

The division of the Nagas has certainly reached a saturation point, Azo said, adding Nagas cannot be more divided.

He hoped that the turmoil and social unrest would be buried forever and Nagas would live in peace and tranquility.

On the oc c a sion, Azo extended greetings to the colony residents and termed the day as “truly historic” for the entire Chakhesang community, particularly those residing in Dimapur. Earlier, the chief guest also unveiled

the monolith, while dedicatory and invocation prayer was pronounced by pastor, East Dimapur CBO, Rev Dr. Nuvocho Dzüdo.

The programme was chaired by Zhothisa Dawhuo, welcome address delivered by convenor, organizing committee, Vetsosa Nyehka. Short speeches were delivered by president Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH), Vekhosayi Nyekha and president, Tenymei Union Dimapur (TUD), Khalo Kapfo.

Folk tune and special presentation was performed

by Chakhesang Dzuve Khrotho and Venetolu Tureng. Vote of thanks was proposed by secretary organizing committee, Medovoi Medeo.

Information with regard to Urban local bodies election

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur has informed all the polling officials appointed for the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election that second round of training will be held on January 20 at 11 a.m. for presiding officers & polling officials and 1.30 p.m. for 2nd & 3rd polling officials at Dimapur government college.

Further, the DC has informed that the third phase of training has been tentatively scheduled to be held on January 28 and that any changes will be intimated later.

Strict disciplinary action will be initiated against those polling officials who fail to turn up for the second phase of training as the provisions of the representation of the people Act, 1957, stated the press release.

ADC & RO DMC:

Additional deputy commissioner and returning officer Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Elizabeth Ngully has informed all the voters of the DMC election to collect their voter slips from their respective polling stations on the January 23 and 24 from 10a.m to 4 p.m.

ADC has also informed that in case a voter is unable to come personally, the same can be collected by any of the adult family members or the head of the household.

The ADC has further informed that, any of the following documents may be used for authentication; Aadhaar card, ST/ Indigenous Certificate with Photographs issued by the government, Driving Licence, EPIC, government issued Identity cards, Bank Pass book with photo or PAN card.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 19

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Agartala Partial sunshine

28 11

Aizawl

Nice with plenty of sunshine 24 7

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

26 8

Pleasant with clouds and sun 25 6

Itanagar Sunny and pleasant

23 11

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

19 2

Kohima

Plenty of sunny

19 5

Dimapur Sunny and comfortable

26 10

Sunny and not as warm

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Tuensang Cloud and sun Wokha

Cooler with plenty of sun

Zunheboto Sunny and not as warm

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AKM conference choir presenting special number. (Inset) S.I. jamir. (NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 18 (NPN): Advisor Urban Development, S.I. Jamir on Wednesday has urged upon the student community to fight against all kinds of corruption for a progressive society.

Ja m i r, a f o r m e r president of Ao Students Conference (AKM), was speaking at the inaugural programme of 67th AKM three-day triennial conference held under the theme “Resolute Affirmation” at Changtongya village.

Highlighting the need for a corruption free society, S.I. Jamir said students

should fight tooth and nail in eradicating corruption and election malpractices that exist in Nagaland.

Asserting that Ao Students Union was founded by forefathers in the most trying times, under British India administration, Jamir said the present generation should remember the pioneers with due honour and respect. He was also hopeful that the present generation would keep their legacies alive by following principles and virtues of AKM. While delivering a short speech, deputy commissioner, Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS,

lauded the noble initiatives of AKM in uplifting the all-round welfare of the students and society in general.

Welcome address was delivered by village council chairman, Imnakumzuk and introduction by AKM information & publicity secretary, Imlinungba Longkumer while the word of God was delivered by CBC Pastor, Rev. I Wati Jamir.

The opening act was enacted by the students union of Changtongya, and special songs were presented by conference choir and Ao Students Union (AKT), Dimapur.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): With an aim to sensitise young people from different educational institutions in Dimapur, Community Avenue Network (CAN) Youth, under the “Samvidhan LIVE – The Jagrik Project”, Common Action Day culmination event, organised panel discussion on “role of youth participation in understanding and making our Constitution come alive,” on Wednesday at DBDL Hall, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur.

Convenor of ACAUT Joel Nillo Kath, a panelist on the topic, stressed on the need and importance of performing one’s fundamental duties besides knowing the fundamental rights and urged upon young people to lead by examples.

According to him, good citizens’ not exercising their franchise creates political space for unprincipled people during elections.

Joel also said it was difficult to fight corruption since it becomes a personal issue. “What we (ACAUT) are doing is a matter of duty and responsibility and not finger-pointing,” he asserted.

He pointed out that Nagas were too compla-

CAN Youth members along with the volunteers. cent in complaining to appropriate authorities even when wrong doings take place in front of them and encouraged young people to take the lead.

Another panellist, Imliben Lemtur, Nagaland Law Students’ Federation president, said people were aware of their fundamental rights but do not perform fundamental duties. “Fundamental rights and fundamental duties are two sides of the same coin,” she said and added that people should give

importance to both aspects equally.

Based on the topic, she posed a question on whether the “Constitution in true terms expresses the will of the people or just a tool in the hands of some hungry politicians.”

She encouraged students to study Constitution in their syllabus not merely for the sake of qualification but for its effective and appropriate usage.

The Jagrik Campaign is an initiative of Community – The Youth Col-

lective Delhi and its forum members, Samvidhan LIVE. The Jagrik Project is a journey to engage young Jagriks between the ages of 16-30 years in different parts of the country to experience the Constitution.

CAN Youth is a partner for the two-month long campaign engaging 24 young people to involve in different activity and task on Fundamental Duty and Fundamental Right by conducting survey with the community.

Special handloom expo in Kiphire K.G. Kenye addresses PSU 57th general conference DIMAPUR: Pochur y Students Union (PSU) 57th general conference concluded on January 13, at Reguriunder Meluri subdivision of Phek district, the last village in the south-eastern Nagaland bordering Myanmar with MP (Rajya Sabha) and N a g a Pe o p l e ’s Fr o n t (NPF) secretary general Nagaland K.G.Kenye as valedictory guest.

Speaking at the programme, K.G.Kenye called upon the students

to honour the pioneers and not to forget their good deeds.

He briefed about the relationship between Chakhesang and Pochury w h o we r e k n ow n a s Eastern Angamis saying that both the tribe shares same root and history.

“To know what is today, you must know what was yesterday”, he added.

K . G. K e n y e a l s o raised his concern over the erecting of boundary fencing along the

PYF organises seminar at Philimi village

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Meanwhile, ADC Dr.

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Altogether 25 participants from Kiphire, Dimapur, Phek, Mokokchung have been taking part in the expo. Officials from the Department of Cooperation and other administrators were also present during the inaugural function.

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DIMAPUR: Special handloom expo organized by the Nagaland Apex Weavers and Artisans Federation Ltd. (WEAFED) Dimapur and sponsored by office of the development commissioner (Handloom) ministry of textile, government of India, New Delhi was held on January 16, at Kiphire with ADC Dr. Tinojongshi Chang as chief guest.

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He also pointed out the various upcoming projects and further encouraged the participants to be patient.

The programme was also exhor ted by Chakhesang Students Union (CSU) president Dode Nakro and, Pochury Mothers Association (PMA) president Machü Joshou and Kamaleah Area Public Organisation (KAPO) president Johnny extended word of greetings.

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DIMAPUR: Philimi Youth Front organized a seminar on Financial Management and Family Upbringing on January 11 and 12 at Philimi village. Accountant DDK Kohima, Lhovili Swu who was one of the resource persons spoke on the topic Financial Management while Accountant DRDA Zunheboto, Ghukhuli spoke about Family Upbringing. A host of invitees and dignitaries from different parts of the state attended the seminar. The PYF has thanked the two resource persons as well as Joint Director (Dental) H&FW, Kohima, Dr. Hotokhu Chishi for enlightening the gathering on varied topics.

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Banowarilal Purohit peace and brotherhood among different communities. There is no space for religious orthodoxy here and the state had never witnessed religious eccentricities between Hindus and Muslims like other parts of the country,” he added.

Terming Purohit’s statement as an “insult” to the great Ahom general, Konwar also asked the Governor to study about Ismail Siddiqui alias Bagh Hazarika, another great

compatriot of Lachit Borphukan who also fought against the Mughals.

Purohit, while visiting the Lachit Moidam (crematorium and memorial) at Lahdoigarh in Jorhat district, on Tuesday praised the legendary general who fought and defeated the Mughals as a “saviour of Hindutva”.

“The name of Lachit Borphukan is written in the pages of history with golden words. He struggled courageously against the Mughals along with his forces. In fact, it is because of Lachit Borphukan and other like him that Hindutva had been saved here,” he had said.

The incident came less than a month after the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) drew flak for organizing a training session at Kareng Ghar, a historical monument dating back to Ahom era and shouting slogans inside the monument.

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Agartala, Jan 18 (PTI): The Congress today alleged that no CBI team has conducted inquiries against chit fund companies in Tripura due to a “clandestine nexus” between Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Why no person was arrested in Tripura by the CBI though the Rose valley group cheated people of the state and collected money by giving false assurances to people? This is all due to a clandestine nexus between Manik Sarkar and Narendra Modi,” Congress leader Deepa Das Munshi said here on Wednesday.

The opposition Congress in Tripura has demanded an inquiry by an independent agency because CBI did not take any action despite Rose Valley group making big scams in the state, she said

at a rally here.

Deepa Das Munshi alleged that Communist Party of India (Marxist) was showing two faces, one inside the Parliament and the other outside of it.

“Communist Party of India (Marxist) members in Parliament opposed demonetisation, but the party did not organise any effective movement in the state,” Deepa Das Munshi said adding that only a few programmes were organised in the state to show the people that they oppose demonetisation.

“Actually these are nothing but eye wash,” she alleged.

The Congress leader said the newly-formed Trinamool Congress unit in Tripura has no future and Congress would oust CPI(M) from power by organising people’s movements.

18 (PTI) :A wanted NDFB(Songbijit) ultra was apprehended by a joint team of the Army and Assam Police from Daiphang Gaon area near Udalguri in lower Assam, a defence spokesman today said.

Based on specific intelligence input, the joint team of Red Horns Division and police from Udalguri launched an operation at Daiphang Gaon late last evening. On being challenged, the extremist of the anti-talk NDFB faction tried to flee into the nearby jungle but was apprehended.

He was found to be in possession of one AK series assault rifle with one magazine and ten live rounds, he said. During investigation it was found that the apprehended cadre is Pushpo Basumatary alias B Fighter, an active and most wanted terrorist from Kokrajhar, the spokesman added.

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Diphu January 18: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has expressed concern over a talk show aired by an Assamese channel on December 7, last, in which one Ranjit alleged that the churches have hired non-state actors, especially IK Songbijit, to create violence in the region.

In a memorandum to Karbi Anglong DC Adil Khan here on Tuesday, UCF said that the accusations were made to paint the Christian community as collaborators and sympathizers of a wanted terrorist ( Songbijit). who had massacred more than 100 people in three districts of BTAD on December 23, 2014.“ It is nothing but an attempt to marginalize the tribal people of Karbi Anglong and ultimately drive them out from the hill district like what they have done in Tripura”, UCF said in the memorandum. However the memo did not mention who drove out whom. UCF also alleged that certain organization was working to destabilize the tribal region and forcing into conflict.

GUWAHATI, JAN 18 ( AGE N C IE S ) : A l l i e s Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodo People’s Front (BPF) are eyeing a larger share in the proposed expansion of Assam cabinet, putting chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal-led BJP in a spot.

Sonowal is expected to expand his seven-monthold 11-member cabinet this month by inducting eight new faces and both coalition partners are seeking two more berths each.

AGP, with 14 MLAs, has two ministers and BPF, with 12 legislators, has the same number of representatives in the cabinet. BJP, which has 60 MLAs in the 126-member assembly, has seven ministers including Sonowal.

Sources say in order to placate party legislators seeking ministries, Sonowal is planning to induct six

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more BJP members in the cabinet, and give one berth each to AGP and BPF. Taking a dig at the government’s reported desire to expand the cabinet at “an auspicious time”, Rajya Sabha MP from BPF Biswajit Daimary said BJP should wait for the opportune date, “but induct BPF and AGP MLAs soon”.

He had earlier this week said that ministers have several portfolios each, affecting their performance. “The cabinet should be expanded soon to make it more effective.”

BPF’s ministers Pramila Rani Brahma and Rihon

Daimary are handling four departments and three departments respectively.

Last week, AGP’s executive committee meeting decided on seeking two more ministries for the party. “The chief minister has been apprised of our party’s decision,” AGP president and cabinet minister Atul Bora told journalists.

Meanwhile, the newly appointed BJP state unit chief Ranjit Das has requested the chief minister not to expand the cabinet before the budget session, which will begin on February 7.

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The Suruhuto Range Students' Union (SRSU) with immense joy and great pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Hotoshe Sema of GHS Suruhuto for being honored with the prestigious "Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Excellence Award" for his outstanding individual achievement and distinguished services to the nation on 14th January 2017 at New Delhi.

This most deserving honour and recognition is the reflection of his sacrifices and unrelenting efforts in uplifting the standard of education not only in GHS Suruhuto but Suruhuto Area as whole.

May the Almighty God grant him good health and wisdom in his future endeavours.

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Shillong, Jan 17 (npn): Congress legislators and workers in Meghalaya on Wednesday stormed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office in protest against the demonetization of high-value currency notes.

However, the Congress’ nationwide protest in this mountainous state capital of Meghalaya was obstructed by two civil society groups – Civil Society Women’s Organisation and Thma U Rangli – who also staged a protest near the RBI accusing the ruling BJP and the Congress as equally corrupt.

Former Assam Cong ress minister Rockybul Hussain and former Arunachal Pradesh MP Takam Sanjoy led the protest in the presence of Meghalaya cabinet ministers – Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Ronnie V Lyngdoh and Sniawbhalang Dhar besides a host of Congress leaders.

“The Congress and

BJP are indulging in thievery. Both these parties are two sides of the same corrupt coin,” CSWO president, Agnes Kharshiing said as Congress protestors were shouting anti-Modi slogans outside the RBI premises.

Declaring that they are against demonetization since it has affected the common man, the group leaders also held the Congress responsible for the hardships to the people in Meghalaya.

“The Congress government has refused to appoint the Lokayukta in Meghalaya even after the Assembly had passed an Act in 2014 so did the BJPled government on the Lokpal, which indicates they are not interested in fighting corruption because they themselves are corrupt regimes.” TUR leader Angela Rangad said.

However, senior Congress leaders refused to react on group’s allegation saying that the “common man knows which party is corrupt”.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND No. Jud-4/SC/2014 Dated 20th Dec’ 2016 NOTICE Whereas Smti Kedulhouve-ü, W/o Lt. Kevekolo Lasuh, ASI Nagaland Police of Thetsumi Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the family pension, service benefits, SBI No. etc belonging to Smti. Kedulhouve-ü w/o Lt. Kevekolo Lasuh, ASI Nagaland Police of Thetsumi Village, who expired 30.10.2016.

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The Sumi Baptist Pastors Union (SBPU) also extend our deepest profound gratitude to Rev. Kahoto Zhimo, President WSBPF under whose leadership and initiative this plan had achieved. May the Lord bless them abundantly.

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Section 2 of the Assam Highways Act, 1989, says that highway means “any public thoroughfare, whether a road, street, lane, bridle path, or a foot-trade, whether surfaced or unsurfaced, whether on land owned by the state government or a local authority or on land belonging to a private person over which the public have or have acquired a right of way by usage, and includes -(a) Slopes, barn, burrow-pits, footpaths, pavements, and side drains of any such thoroughfare; (b) All bridges culverts, causeways, carriageways, or other road structures, built on or across such thoroughfares; (c) Trees, fences, posts, and other highways, accessories and materials and material stacks on the thoroughfare or on land attached to the thoroughfare, but does not include the National Highways as defined under the National Highways Act, 1956.

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A bench of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to hear the plea by the petitioner -- All Assam IMFL Retailers Association -- which said that the definition of state highway was so wide that the enforcement of the December 15 Supreme Court order would adversely affect liquor trade in the state. In its December 15 order, the Supreme Court had also said that no liquor vend should be visible from the highways, while directing the state governments not to grant fresh licences for the sale of liquor along national and state highways in their respective jurisdictions. The petitioner’s counsel Subodh Pathak told the bench that the definition of state highway was

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Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS): Assam Governor Banowarilal Purohit on Wednesday drew flak from the opposition Congress for terming Ahom general Lachit Borphukan as a “saviour of Hindutva”.

Condemning the statement of the Governor, the Congress urged him to study about the national heroes of Assam before speaking about them.

“The Governor tried to project Assam’s national hero Lachit Borphukan as a saviour of Hindutva and a spokesman of the Hindus. There can be two reasons behind this - first he lacks knowledge about the history and culture of Assam and secondly he made the statement as part of a greater plan of the RSS to twist the history of the state,” said party spokesperson Rituparna Konwar.

“The Governor must know that the very essence of Assam’s nationalism is the unity in diversity here,

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Protestors against Jallikutta ban holding placards against PETA during a meeting at Marina Beach.

Tamil Nadu, Jan 18 (Agencies): Protests by those in support of Jallikattu have intensified across Tamil Nadu as thousands participated in an overnight meeting on the Marina beach. Chief minister O. Panneerselvam is slated to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 January to discuss the current situation in the state.

The bull-taming sport which is held as a part of Pongal festivities was banned by the Supreme Court in May 2014 citing animal welfare issues. Ever since the ban order, people have been demanding the government to take steps to allow the conduct of the sport.

The support for the protesters is growing with the students of SRM University in Chennai announc-

ing to demonstrate outside their institution. Lawyers in Namakkal district have announced boycott of courts.

Despite police disconnecting the power supply at Marina Beach, the protest continued with mobile phone lights in the night.

DMK party’s Working President and leader of the opposition in Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin, urged chief minister to meet the protesters and take immediate action for holding the sport He also called PETA ‘anti-national’ for wanting to do away with traditional sports like Jallikattu.

The demonstration began on 17 Jan morning after the news of the arrest of Jallikattu protesters in Alanganallur town of Madurai district. The protests in Madurai started on 16 Jan, when people hoisted

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blackflags on their houses and assembled to voice their protest against the ban.

The protesters also seek ban on animal rights group PETA after it issued a statement that said the purpose of this festival is to thank the nature which cannot be achieved by tormenting bulls and causing injuries and deaths to people and bulls.

On 12 Jan, the bull taming sport was conducted in coastal Cuddalore town defying the ban, following which 28 people were held.

The Madras High Court says it will not “interfere” on the issue of protests in the city. It says the Supreme Court was seized of the matter.

The protesters got their boost with popular actor Vijay lending his support

by saluting them.

“Law was not created to rob people off their tradition and rights but to protect it. Jallikattu is every Tamilian’s identity. Those who are protesting against the ban on Jallikattu are united by the feeling that they are Tamilians but not out of compulsion or political pressure.

I bow down to each and everyone of them,” Vijay said in a video message.

“I’d be really happy if those arrested are released immediately,” he said.

Actor Suriya, in between his promotional tour for upcoming Tamil action “C3”, lashed out at animal rights advocacy group PETA, which is aggressively campaigning against Jallikattu.

Actor G. V. Prakash, singer-lyricist Arunraja Kamaraj and filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj joined supporters on ground on Tuesday.

While Prakash and Arunraja are observing silent protest at Marina beach here, Karthik is leading the crowd in Madurai.

Actor Kamal Hassan said: “They (animal rights activists) must also ban biryani then. It’s (jallikattu) is a part of our culture. I am one of the few actors who can boast that I have actually embraced a bull. I am a Tamilian, I love that sport, it doesn’t kill a bull. In fact, if you hurt the bull, you are disbarred from the game.”

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by SP-Congress alliance, says BJP LUCKNOW: The SP-Congress alliance talks are not bothering BJP. The saffron party believes it will still be the largest bloc after the Uttar Pradesh elections.

“It is a positive for us that other parties are either working out an alliance like SP and Congress or appealing for votes like BSP. This shows that BJP is ahead in the Uttar Pradesh race.

We will drive home this point through our senior-most leaders in upcoming rallies,” a senior Uttar Pradesh BJP leader told ET. He said the BSP would be real loser as Muslim votes may consolidate in the favour of SP-Congress alliance.

“This is not a Mahagathbandan like Bihar where caste arithmetic was stacked against us. Congress may increase its seats a bit, but the SP will not benefit from it,” another BJP leader said.

An SP leader close to Akhilesh said BJP is imploding given internal protests after the first list of candidates.

SK Dwivedi, Professor of Political Science at Lucknow University, told ET that there were high chances of a “hung assembly” in Uttar Pradesh, but BJP might still be the single largest party after the polls.

Political analyst Badri Narayan also predicted a strong triangular fight.

“The alliance means loss for BSP and gain for BJP. I think BJP’s prospects are brighter.”

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Uddhav Thackerey and Narendra Modi.

MUMBAI: In a vitriolic attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said he had dropped a “nuclear bomb” on the country through the decision and turned the economy into “HiroshimaNagasaki”, the Japanese cities devastated by the US during the World War II. “Modi appears to be not in a mood to listen to anybody today... Deaf and dumb parrots have been installed in the council of ministers and a similar RBI Governor has been appointed, who have let the nation’s economy shake in its roots,” an editorial in Sena’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said. The junior partner of the BJP compared the fallout of demonetisation on the country’s economy to the US nuclear attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. “Even ASSOCHAM has concluded that 40 lakh jobs have been lost postdemonetisation and that the number will rise in future.

This means that by dropping the nuclear bomb of note ban, Modi has turned

the Indian economy into Hiroshima, Nagasaki. We are very worried about the nation’s future,” it said.

Recalling Modi’s statement during a recent visit to Maharashtra that he used to seek Sharad Pawar’s advice on matters of governance, Sena said that had the PM consulted the NCP chief on demonetisation, he would have advised him not to insult the co-operative movement, which is the backbone of rural economy. “The backbone of farmers has been broken and nobody is there to ask about their condition. By barring district co-operative (DCC) banks from exchanging old notes, all such banks have been labelled corrupt,” the editorial said. Farmers use DCC banks for their daily transactions and if the government thinks these farmers are black-marketers, it has no right to say ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ slogan, the party said. The Sena noted that beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who allegedly owe banks crores of rupees, had never had his loans from DCC banks.

Nagpur, Jan 18 (IANS): Congress activists protesting against demonetisation outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) here on Wednesday were attacked with canes by police.

The protesters led by former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and party leader Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil raised anti-government slogans against the spiking of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and laid siege to the RBI office.

When some protesters tried to barge into the RBI building by knocking down barricades, police tried to stop them but failed.

In the ensuing lathicharge, a few Congress activists sustained minor injuries. The angry demonstrators then vent their ire on police.

S e ve r a l C o n g r e s s leaders, including Chavan, Vikhe-Patil and Vilas Muttemwar, demanded the suspension of policemen who caned the protesters and refused to end their agitation till action was taken.

The Congress leaders said demonetisation had badly affected the Indian economy, resulted in job losses, pushed down production as well as hit the rural masses and farmers badly.

Similar anti-demonetisation protests by the Congress were held in the country including outside the RBI offices in Mumbai and Gujarat.

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Mann, also a MP from Sangrur, is fighting it out against SAD president and deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal from Jalalabad.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (Agencies): Amid the row over her educational qualification, Union Minister Smriti Irani had asked the Delhi University not to disclose it to an RTI applicant, the School of Open Learning has told the Central Information Commission.

The Commission has now directed the School of Open Learning (SoL) to produce before it all the records related to educational details of Irani who is the Union Textile Minister.

A fresh show cause notice has been issued to the Central Public Information Officer of DU for having failed to produce the records before the Commission as directed.

Irani’s degrees have been caught in a row after a petitioner alleged she had given contradictory information in her affidavits filed before contesting elections in 2004, 2011 and 2014.

In her affidavit for April, 2004 Lok Sabha polls, Irani had said she completed her BA in 1996 from DU (School of Correspondence as SoL was then called), whereas in another affidavit of July 11, 2011 to contest Rajya Sabha election from Gujarat, she said her highest educational qualification was BCom Part I, a petitioner had alleged in a city court.

The matter was dismissed by the court on the ground that considerable time had lapsed in filing the complaint.

The issue is, however, still alive before the Central Information Commission where an applicant had filed an appeal, saying he was not given information about

turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday filed his nomination from Amritsar East seat, while Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh filed from Lambi on the last day for filing of nominations for the February 4 Assembly elections in Punjab.

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Irani’s educational qualification by the SoL. During a hearing, SoL’s Central Public Information Officer OP Tanwar said considering that it was a third party information he had consulted Irani about the disclosure.

“In her response (she) raised objection against (sic) disclosure and requested the public authority not to reveal her educational qualification. The CPIO pleaded that information sought was given by the former HRD Minister in fiduciary capacity and hence could not be divulged as per Section 8(1) (e),” Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said in his order.

Although Chief Information Commissioner RK Mathur has divested Acharyulu of the Human Resource Development Ministry portfolio, two days after he ordered disclosure of records of the degree course of BA, 1978, the year in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to have passed from Delhi University, he will continue to adjudicate matters in which he has already issued notices and is finalising orders.

The petitioner had sought to know from the School of Open Learning whether the minister had obtained BA degree in 1996 and passed BCom Part I in 1994 from Delhi University.

He had also asked for photocopies of her hall ticket and marksheets, besides admission form with enrollment number, in case she enrolled herself for the course but did not obtain the degree.

The petitioner sought to know if the Union minister was enrolled with the University in 2013 why did she not take any examination. The SoL cited two exemption clauses--personal information and fiduciary information-- under the RTI Act to deny the information.

The petitioner filed a complaint and asked the CIC to institute an inquiry into “unjustifiable and illegal” denial of information sought by him.

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Vol. XXVII NO. 43 Dimapur, thursday, January 19, 2017

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Unspoken issue

n issue that does not seem to be resolved is ‘abortion’ which has pitted conservatives on one side and liberals on the other side as both have taken the issue beyond dialogue to the courts in their respective countries. Much of the argument also revolves on whether a foetus could be considered human until birth; while others maintain that human life begins at conception. The debate also centers on whether the woman, who carries the foetus, has the right to decide on abortion; while some say that the right does not provide a woman can end the life of her unborn child. It is also not only whether it is the mother(whether wed or unwed)who has the right to decide or the state but also the debate over whether “it’s just a blob of tissue, not a baby(pro-choice)” or the pro-life who hold the view that “the preborn child has a heartbeat by the end of the third week. When surgical abortions are performed in the mid to late first trimester, the baby has arms, legs, feet, hands, etc”. This newspaper had published a number of reports on rise in illegal abortions in Nagaland(since the issue has not been officially addressed) decades back especially with specific regard to Dimapur. The reports came against the backdrop of still born or aborted foetuses thrown in drains, jungles and even public garbage dumps. The issue was further sky rocketed on July 24,2014 at a meeting in Dimapur by The Watchman, a Christian body which estimated that there were around 18,000 abortions carried out in Nagaland every year or around 50 abortions everyday. The figure is shocking but certainly contestable. However, the shocking figure is itself sufficient to drive the point home about the underbelly of a society that has lost its traditional values and embraced the wrong facet of liberal western lifestyle. It may also be assumed, that an overwhelming majority of the abortions could be out of wedlock. Abortion is a complex issue with broad parameters. Opposition to abortion is chiefly against those who terminate unwanted pregnancy to prevent social stigma. There is also a growing fear that legalizing late pregnancies will set a precedence for blatant misuse of the law in a land where late-term abortions are known to be occurring despite legal bans and social pressures. The issue is contentious particularly seen from the very principle of life. The norms governing the ethics of abortion have been constantly remoulded to suit the times and the social contexts in which they are set or other economic factors etc. The raging debate will go on but there is serious need to confront the issue of rising abortions in the state. Irresponsible lifestyles among many youth, has been a major contributing factor against the backdrop of total permissiveness. There is lack of proper guidance by parents and teachers and this has left the impressionable ages fall prey. Can the issue be addressed merely through spreading awareness about moral living or practising safe sex? Abortion has other dimensions as well-a lucrative business; that which involves choice between lives of the mother of foetus or rape victims etc.However, the subject of so many abortions in Nagaland are manifestations of something terribly wrong.

DailyDevotion “It Is the Lord!”

Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” —John 20:28 “Jesus said to her, ‘Give Me a drink’ ” (John 4:7).

How many of us are expecting Jesus Christ to quench our thirst when we should be satisfying Him! We should be pouring out our lives, investing our total beings, not drawing on Him to satisfy us. “You shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). That means lives of pure, uncompromising, and unrestrained devotion to the Lord Jesus, which will be satisfying to Him wherever He may send us.

Beware of anything that competes with your loyalty to Jesus Christ. The greatest competitor of true devotion to Jesus is the service we do for Him. It is easier to serve than to pour out our lives completely for Him. The goal of the call of God is His satisfaction, not simply that we should do somethingfor Him. We are not sent to do battle for God, but to be used by God in His battles. Are we more devoted to service than we are to Jesus Christ Himself?

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There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Centre-State relations going sour

ne development which has gone unnoticed in the confrontation between Trinamool Congress and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is the delineation of relations between the Centre and the states. When the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) protected the West Bengal BJP office, it gave a message that the Centre was the ultimate authority and it had its own force to ensure implementation of its word.

When West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that they too “were a government,” she threw down the gauntlet to the centre that the state was supreme in their own affairs. India is a federal polity. The states have their autonomy as spelled out in the constitution.

The Supreme Court has said in many judgments that the centre could not run roughshod to suppress the states in their own spheres. This is the same old story: the state’s assertion against the Centre’s. It has happened in the case of certain states earlier.

Kerala, which has of-

ten the Communists at the helm of affairs, was disturbed many a time by New Delhi, including imposition of the President’s rule for the first time ever in the country. Soon after independence, E.M.S. Namboodiripad was the chief minister of Kerala.

He differed with New Delhi, ruled by the Congress. It wanted to extend the Preventive Detention Act. But Namboodipard argued that it was a way of the British rule and did not fit into the democratic structure of the country.

He opposed the enactment. Among the chief ministers, he was the only one to do so. Tall chief minister B.C. Roy of West Bengal, present at the meeting, was so offended that he chided him and said that “you were the only patriot among us.”

Namboodiripad did not budge from his stand and merely said that he did not want to join issue with him.

But he wanted his ‘no’ to be registered. When it came to his party whether or not to endorse his stand, it gave him full support.

However, it did not take long to prove what he had said. Soon after, the Centre faced the Railways strike.

Kerala government supported the demands of the railways men.

The encouraged workers in Kerala threatened set on fire the central government’s offices in the state.

New Delhi deployed the CRPF to protect its properties. This Kuldip was an odd situation to face when the state’s police force would not do anything to ensure that no harm came to what belonged to the country, not a particular state.

Fortunately, there was no showdown because the central government accepted the workers’ demands and the strike averted. The fallout of the threat of railways strike led to the creation of zonal councils— East, West, North, South and Central—presided over by the Union Home Minister. The purpose was that the states could discuss the matter among them so that they could iron out the differences before it came to parliament.

The councils lasted till

the Congress ruled both at the centre and the states.

When the other parties came to power in the states, the arrangement did not work.

The experiment ultimately ended in 1977 when the Janata Party, a combination of several parties, ruled the centre. It was given out that the zonal councils were not required because the Nayar party in power represented all of them. Even otherwise, the centre-state relations have not been cordial, particularly ever since the BJP came to power.

It tends to enforce its ideology on states ruled by parties other than the BJP. The RSS is its foot soldiers. This is resented by the opposition. If the BJP continues to formulate such policies which reflect its ideology, the coherence of the very federal structure is threatened.

The elders in the BJP should look up and take necessary measures so that the unity of the country is intact. But, unfortunately, with five states—Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand,

Punjab, Manipur and Goa—going to the polls the BJP is bent on adopting all possible methods to capture power in these states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah will go to any extent to extend its rein.

Their pre-poll speeches in recent times indicate what the party has in its mind. To a large extent, the BJP cause has been served by the family feud in the Samajdwadi Party (SP).

Although Mulayam Singh has said that he was the party chief and would see to it that there was unity in SP but his brother Shivpal Yadav appears to be the spoiler.

Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has the majority of MLAs with him and there is no question of him being displaced. May be, it is only a storm in a tea cup, but it has dented the image of the party.

Akhilesh is bound to gain because of his image before the voters is that of a clean person who was trying to government transparently. His welfare measures, too, will stand him in good stead. Not

surprisingly, even the Congress wants to have a prepoll alliance with the SP to prevent the BJP coming to power.

The scenario in Punjab is no different. The Akali-BJP combination may still get a majority because the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) does not have a Punjabi face to project as if it is from the state itself.

In Uttarakhand, the Congress may scrape through after how the BJP tried to dislodge the Rawat government before the court’s intervention.

In Manipur and Goa, the local elements may come to matter the most.

But one cannot rule out the BJP’s ascendancy when the Congress no longer remains the only alternative. Whatever the outcome of the polls, the BJP-ruled centre cannot turn a Nelson’s eye to the developments in the states, particularly West Bengal where it is the weakest. The daily bickering between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP will only aggravate the situation and drive the people to question the very democratic system itself.

Post-mortem

NSCN condemns Manipur govt

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nable to control the recent social unrest created due to illegitimate policy and to divert attention of the people.

Manipur Chief Minister Ibobi Singh is now seeking deceptive ways and means to thwart upon the Naga’s democratic voice of protest against his communal government.

The killing of Dikhuanang Gonmei son of Tajimang Gonmei of Chaongdai village a promising student and three others seriously injuring Jacky Kamei (30) and Thuanilung Kamei (31) of Taobam village and Nipen Kalita (24) of Khakati on 12 January 2017 at Khumji (Lukhambi) village by the Manipur state security forces discloses very shocking diabolic scheme of thing by the Manipur government towards the Nagas.

The incident got viral in social media networking site blaming the NSCN without proper verification.

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investigation, taking into account from various reliable sources, came to the conclusion that the crime was committed by the Manipur commandos.

The commandos came in camouflage uniform speaking indistinct accent of Nagamese and indiscriminately firing upon the ill-fated innocent travellers to make believe as it was done by the NSCN cadres. Stretch of the length of National Highway from Imphal to Jiribam was already sanitized and strictly guarded by both the state and Indian armed forces where penetration of other forces is impossible. To whitewash their come after the shooting, operation was carried out by the commandos themselves thereby projecting others of the incident.

It may also be recalled that similar incident happened on 8th January 2017 at Tengnoupal area where a Kuki village chief and a church leader were kidnapped

at the behest of Ibobi Singh by Manipur valley based militant identifying themselves as Meitei underground.

But when dead bodies were brought nearby a Naga village, they spoke in Nagamese whereby simply blame the NSCN in various social media to create enmity and misunderstanding among the hill people.

The NSCN strongly condemn the Manipur state government led by Ibobi for giving free hand to his henchmen commandos to commit heinous crime which has no place in a civilised society. Playing games at the cost of innocent Naga civilian life like slaughtering action been against the culprit commandos by the state government.

If such trends continue on the Nagas, the NSCN shall no longer tolerate but will defend our people and lard with all available resources at our disposal.

Issued by: MIP, Hebron.

NSCN/GPRN committed to Naga sovereign struggle

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he S. S. Khaplang led NSCN/GPRN sincerely acknowledges the unceasing encouragement from cross section of the Nagas, while on the other hand few section with vested or misguided interests views our stand as unrealistic and an impediment to Indo-Naga political solution.

Time and again the NSCN have categorically asserted our position that “Sovereignty” is the basis of the Naga struggle and no dialogue or political process could ever be contemplated without sovereignty being the sole basis.

Fickle minded people have for some time being theorizing the concept that GPRN’s abrogation of cease fire with India has deferred the prospective solutions between GOI and various Naga groups engaged in the talks.

It must however be assured

Diamonds in Nagaland?

Very likely, say scientists

he northeastern border state of Nagaland, recently projected by a geologist as a promising place to prospect for gold, may be springing another glittering surprise.

The “ophiolite” rocks of the state, that is a part of the Indo-Myanmar ranges, may potentially hold “microdiamonds” -- diamonds of small size, less than one millimetre -- according to an Indo-German study published in a recent issue of the journal Current Science.

The authors -- Bibhuranjan Nayak of the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology in Bhubaneswar, and Franz Michael Meyer of Aachen University in Germany -- say that indications for occurrence of “microdiamonds” has come from their discovery of the presence of a manganesebearing mineral called “manganilmenite” in the ophiolite rocks they studied in the Pokphur area of Nagaland.

“Ophiolites” are slices of what were once the ocean floor but were thrust on to the continental crust more than 65 million years ago by the action of what geologists call plate tectonics, a mechanism that gave rise to the Himalayas.

“Manganilmenite is a rare mineral and it is considered as a diamond indicator,” Nayak told this correspondent, adding that presence of this mineral has proved the occurrence of diamonds in the host rocks in many localities in the world.

“We are perhaps the first to report its presence in the Indian subcontinent,” Nayak said.

“Hence we expect that the ophiolite rocks of northeast India could host diamonds, especially microdiamonds.”

“In the Pokphur study area, the host rock of ‘manganilmenite’ is a magnetite body that is a part of the ophiolite and occurs as discontinuous thin sheets extending about a

kilometre with thickness varying from 5 to 12 metres with an average outcrop width of about 300 metres,” Nayak said. “However, ophiolitic rocks are widespread in the IndoMyanmar ranges.”

Historically, diamonds in India were found only in alluvial deposits in Guntur and Krishna district of the Krishna River delta in Southern India. Currently, one of the most prominent Indian mines is located at Panna in Madya Pradesh state.

According to Nayak, “ophiolites” are a newly documented host of diamonds on the Earth, and abundant diamonds have been separated from these rocks in China and Russia, and diamond grains have been recently discovered in ophiolites of Luobusa in Tibet and Myitkyina in Myanmar.

“Since the Nagaland-Manipur ophiolite rocks are a part of the Indo-Myanmar ranges and the geologic conditions of their formation are similar to those of the ophiolites of Tibet and Myanmar, the possibility of occurrence of microdiamonds in these rocks cannot be ruled out,” Nayak said.

How about finding bigger diamond crystals? According to Nayak, large-size diamonds have not been reported from ophiolites so far, “but one cannot deny the possibility because all mysteries of the Earth have not yet been unravelled”.

Naresh Ghose, a retired geologist of Patna University who two years ago had predicted the possible occurrence of gold in Nagaland, is optimistic. Asked to comment on the study, Ghose told this correspondent: “I confirm the findings about (microdiamonds) and congratulate the authors.”

(K.S. Jayaraman is a veteran science writer. He can be contacted atkillugudi@ hotmail.com) K.S. Jayaraman.

that GPRN shall neither be a party to any of the group’s solutions nor shall we create any obstructions. It is purely the prerogative of the GOI and the negotiating groups to hatch out any settlement as may be agreed upon.

The NSCN/GPRN commitment to Naga Sovereign struggle should not be made a scapegoat for the elusive solution or in other words, the NSCN/GPRN cannot be blamed for their failure to arrive to a solution.

The only concern of the NSCN/GPRN is that the sacrifices of the thousand Nagas may not go in vain and that the spirit of the Naga martyrs may not haunt and taunt them as consequent to any solution they conceive.

Lt.Gen.Niki Sumi, Western Military Supervisor. NSCN/GPRN.

Reader’s Post

To the state govt, JACWR & NMA

Sir/Madam,

With deference to the aspirations of women, this piece is written as a plausible tool to put the finishing touches on a roughhewn Delhi concept.

Sustainable societies have a cohesive citizenry that is in tune with its environs and though circumstances and time changes this basic ingredient for endurance is constant and never changing and key to Naga resilience is this principle expressed through fraternity and consensus with land and kinship solidifying and culturing the identity. Delhi’s mandarins have forwarded a system to elevate women in elective bodies. Bravo to them.

Yet much before this occurrence Nagas had instinctively and spontaneously adapted traditions to the times by fashioning women and youth wings from the smallest units of society to the apex, parallel but supplemental to the main body in order to make functional its inherent consensus governance for distinctive to this land is its concomitant existence with an elective governance.

Delhi’s concept of empowerment to women through elective measures might be ground breaking in the mainland but to the straight forward Naga mind it appears forked for though the cover-shot is fair to the weaker gender the pages tell a different story.

Favoring one sex by denying the right of the other to contest belittles the precepts of; by the people, of the people and the other, of propelling women into a calling that is undeniable corrupt from its very electoral process.

If Nagas were to resolve this discrepancy, its inborn and Christian values for justness and fairness could perhaps materialize as 1) equal seats with equal rights as consensus nominees, or 2) in a general contest of male and female, females gets an additional 33% bonus.

Pursuit of power by undermining fraternity is extremely precarious and care must be given to the surreptitious arm of intelligence pundits.

Lhouvi Tseikha, Billy Graham Road, L. khel, Kohima Village.

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSday, JANUARY 19, 2017

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Asia-Pacific under security risks: Modi

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victory in November over Democrat Hillary Clinton, called into question the “One China” policy that Washington has adhered to for decades.

His pick for secretary of state, former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, also told a confirmation hearing that Beijing’s militarisation of reclaimed islands in the disputed waters of the South China Sea must be stopped.

That is music to the ears of the foreign policy establishment in New Delhi, as are Trump’s tentative - albeit in Washington controversial - overtures towards Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, whom Modi on Tuesday called “an abiding friend”.

Emerging India Modi was addressing the second annual Raisina Dialogue, a geopolitical gathering in New Delhi sponsored by India’s foreign ministry and the Observer Research Foundation, a

think-tank, that is competing for attention with the higher-profile World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Speaking in Davos, Chinese President Xi Jinping avoided mention of Trump and instead mounted a vigorous defence of free trade that the American president-elect has vowed to roll back to protect US jobs.

Although many of the guests in New Delhi were former, rather than current prime ministers, they did include the top US naval commander in the Pacific, Admiral Harry Harris.

Modi, elected on a nationalist platform in 2014, called for a rules-based security architecture in the Asia-Pacific that is “open, transparent, balanced and inclusive, and promote(s) dialogue and predictable behaviour rooted in international norms and respect for sovereignty.”

That reflects not only

India’s concerns about the South China Sea, but fears that Beijing is threading a “string of pearls” in the Indian Ocean theatre by building strategic ports in countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Djibouti on the eastern coast of Africa.

India has maritime interests in all directions that are “strategic and significant”, said Modi, whose country is the world’s fourth-largest oil importer and juts southward from the Eurasian landmass into the strategic shipping lane running from the Middle East to the rising economies of the Asia-Pacific.

“Primary responsibility for security in the Indian Ocean rests with those who live in this region,” he said.

“Respecting freedom of navigation and adhering to international norms are essential for peace and growth in the larger and interlinked marine geography of the Indo-Pacific.”

Congress files complaint against Modi, BJP poll symbol

HC asks EC to decide on BSP deposits

Aircel-Maxis case hearing on January 24

from the Ramayana and compared the policies of his government with those of “Bhagwan Shri Ram”.

“The whole idea and tenor of his speech was to invoke religion to further the election prospects of the BJP and their candidates in poll-bound five states, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and other states generally,” it added.

The complaint also drew the EC’s attention to the photograph of the Prime Minister during the video conferencing, which showed him with the national flag as the backdrop along with Ashoka symbol with slogan “Rama became Lord Rama when he empowered the poor” inscribed at the top of the photograph.

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New Dlehi, Jan 18 (Agencies): A special court will pronounce on Tuesday next its order on framing charge against former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi Maran and others in the Aircel-Maxis deal case lodged by CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Special Judge O P Saini, who was scheduled to pass the order today on framing of charge as well as on bail applications of the Maran brothers and other accused persons, deferred it to January 24, saying the order is yet to be prepared.

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dressed the inaugural event of ‘Ramayana Darshanam Exhibition’ at Vivekanand Kendra, Kanyakumari, via video conferencing,” the complaint said.

“The Prime Minister found this an occasion to utilise the event as a part of election campaign in the name of religion by invoking and making statements regarding ‘Bhagwan Shri Ram’, ‘Ayodhya’, ‘Ram Rajya’, ‘Hanumanji’ and ‘Bharat’ repeatedly,” the complaint submitted to Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi and others read.

The complaint also said the Prime Minister deliberately mentioned about Bhagwan Shri Ram, Hanumanji and other characters

Lu c k n ow, J a n 1 8 (IANS): The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to decide, within three months, a complaint with regard to the Rs 104 crore cash deposited in old currency by the BSP between December 2 to December 9 in its account in a Delhi bank branch after the demonetisation order.

The bench of Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi and Justice Sanjay Harkauli passed the order after hearing petitioner Pratap Chandra’s counsel Nutan Thakur and EC counsel Manish Mathur. Thakur told the Court that the EC had issued Guidelines for financial transparency on August 29, 2014, that political party must deposit its cash collections in its bank account within 10 working days of the fund collection.

to the national online community, state level online communities have been initiated for over 20 states and the foundation is in the process of enabling access for state and city police forces across these states,” Indian Police Foundation Chairman Prakash Singh, a former head of the paramilitary BSF, said in a statement.

The remaining states will be brought online by January 31, he said.

The online communities will enable citizens to raise issues of concern to the community, assist police where possible as well as for the police to share alerts and information of local relevance. Citizens will be in a position to communicate to the SHO regarding accidents, traffic jams, incidents having a bearing on public order, the presence of suspicious persons and the like.

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New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS): The Congress on Wednesday approached the Election Commission with a complaint and demanded stern action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for violation of the pre-poll Model Code of Conduct for invoking “Bhagwan Ram” and “Hanuman” at an event.

It also demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) poll symbol “must be cancelled and withdrawn”.

The complaint was submitted to the Election Commission by All India Congress Committee Secretary K.C. Mittal, who heads the party’s Legal and Human Rights Department.

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“Rising ambition and rivalries are generally visible stress points,” Modi told an audience of politicians and top military brass from 65 nations at a security conference in New Delhi.

“The steady increase in military power, resources and wealth in the AsiaPacific has raised the stakes of security.”

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(IANS): Over 150,000 citizens from all across the country have joined a new initiative that will allow them a say in policing policy and various aspects of safety and security.

The Indian Police Foundation, a multidisciplinary think-tank working for transformational reforms in the Indian Police, together with citizen engagement platform LocalCircles, unveiled this initiative here on Wednesday.

O n l i n e c o m mu n i ties under the umbrella of “Surakshit Bharat-Safe India” have been initiated and 150,000 citizens from 200 districts signed up for it during the soft roll-out phase.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (Agencies): Growing military ambitions in the Asia-Pacific are creating security risks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday in a coded message to China to exercise strategic restraint.

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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IANS): Telangana will soon bring in a legislation to provide 12 percent reservations to Muslims and bring pressure on the Union Government to include the law in Constitution’s 9th schedule as was done in case of Tamil Nadu, said Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday.

Reiterating his commitment to provide quota to Muslims in proportion to their population, he said that if the central government refuses, the state would fight a legal battle.

He told the state assembly that Telangana will follow Tamil Nadu model to provide 12 percent quota to Muslims.

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No. 8397 Yesterday’s solution No. 8396

No. 3017 Yesterday’s solution No. 3016

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Across 1 Bird to measure plant (10) 7 Sit on mud awkwardly and get off (8) 8 Press club (4) 9 Dance band leader meets everybody (4) 10 Exaggerate term of imprisonment (7) 12 The loud beat changed quickly (2,3,6) 14 My bases, perhaps, in ambassador’s residence (7) 16 A little lower - a little lower than the knee (4) 19 Top tennis player, so we hear, is to step down (4) 20 Film star giving pal a coin (2,6) 21 Pitiful tea bellman prepared (10) Down 1 Go up and get caught on branch of tree (5) 2 Animal to upset King Arthur’s city (7) 3 Burden a person usually carries (4) 4 It’s mixed in a pot to drink (8) 5 Making a racket, one is thrown out (5) 6 Painful exclamation suppressed by the French is disreputable (6) 11 The main work of an artist (8) 12 A miser deployed lots of soldiers (6) 13 A grizzly youngster?

(4,3) 15 Sporting venue taking an age to erect (5) 17 Criminal fight with swords (5) 18 Observe a defect (4)

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CORRECTION OF NAME Regd. No. 445/17 Dated : 13/01/17

I, Shri. Supusashi. S Son of Shri. Lt. Atuba, Resident of Diphupar B Village, Dimapur, shall be known as Suposashi Ao by Affidavit Regd. No. 5895/15 Dated 13/04/15 DP-662

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crimination was passed down and the danger to Naga society came from perpetrating such discriminations.

Dr Rosemary also disclosed that women leaders of NMA held a series of consultations with men, tribal organisations etc and realised that there was a feeling of insecurity and vested interests which has made women like a foot ball in the game of patriarchy.

She said it was unfortunate that women reservation was being used as a tool to fight electoral politics, internal politics and state politics. She said while democracy was inclusive of all, yet Naga democracy was devoid of women who make up 48% of the population.

The seminar was jointly organised and chaired by Binalakshmi Nepram secretary general Control Arms Foundation of India and founder Manipur Women Gun Survivors’ Network in collaboration with English department under Nagaland University.

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tion of crimes against women, she said mere passing of laws would not help as what was needed was showing more sympathy. She said many crimes went unreported because women victims were under pressure from family of clan and which made women more vulnerable.

Dr. Temsula felt that everyone was guilty of discrimination in one way or the other such as racial, in work places etc. She described election practise as being bereft of any ideology except the language of money. She opined that the Nagas were unprepared for switchover to a democratic form of government as voting was on the basis of clan, tribe etc. Associate professor Nagaland University and Advisor NMA Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichü went all out against discrimination in society saying that those with softer voices have no place in a gender biased society where even smaller religious denominations were being discriminated against.

She said the gender dis-

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Additionally, market expects a status quo at tomorrow’s ECB policy meeting,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.

The Sensex had dropped by 52.51 points yesterday after IMF sharply lowered India’s GDP estimates.

The recovery was supported by gains in Tata Steel (up 2.95 per cent), HUL (2.86 per cent) and ONGC (1.51 per cent).

Other gainers included M&M, TCS, SBI, Coal India, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, HDFC, L&T, Sun Pharma and Maruti Suzuki.

Among laggards, NPTC was the biggest loser, tumbling 1.65 per cent, followed by GAIL (1.37 per cent). Index major Reliance Industries dropped nearly 1 per cent.

Overall, 15 scrips ended higher and 1 remained unchanged out of the 30-share Sensex pack.

Sector-wise, the BSE Metal index rose 2.27 per cent, followed by consumer durables 0.71 per cent, capital goods 0.63 per cent and bankex 0.53 per cent.

In broader markets, the BSE small-cap index gained 0.61 per cent and mid-cap ended 0.45 per cent higher.

(From p-1) He said women have a role in the economic growth of the state, which was an important aspect of women empowerment.

He reminded that all were living in a world of survival of the fittest and therefore, women need to strive to be the fittest to survive.

Also speaking at the seminar, Chairperson Nagaland State Women Commission (NSWC) Dr. Temsula Ao said amid the fast paced modernisation taking place, women, who have been sustaining Naga society for centuries, were excelling in all aspects but unfortunately this was not so in rural areas.

She regretted that despite having most benefitted by modernisation, men have not changed their mindset.

Dr. Temsula said it did not matter how much dialogue was held vis-àvis women’s rights, since even the educated men and those holding high positions in the government, held on to their egos and felt threatened by women. On elimina-

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Mumbai, Jan 18 (PTI): Market took comfort from the government’s move to put FPI taxation on hold as the Sensex finished the day at 27,258 with minor gains and the Nifty got back to the top of the crucial 8,400 mark amid firm global leads. But policy uncertainties about the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US and profit taking by investors towards the end of the session saw the indices come off their day’s highs.

The Sensex opened higher, but closed at 27,257.64, a gain of 21.98 points, or 0.08 per cent. The 50-share Nifty too recovered 19 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close at 8,417 after moving in a range of 8,460.30 and 8,397.40.

The rupee lost ground against the dollar as it ended at 68.08, which restricted early gains.

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities for the first time this month yesterday, as per provisional figures.

“Market had started on a positive note due to government’s suspension of FPI taxation. But this trend could not be continued as emerging markets are consolidating ahead the swearing ceremony of Trump, which is slated on Friday.

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that came back during the demonetisation period to the total amount of new bills of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 that were printed and sent to the banks.

It is also learnt that Manmohan Singh, one of the members who had described demonetisation as monumental management failure, too raised questions

add a plethora of opportunities in the long run.

“Infrastructure will add 0.92 million jobs by 2020-21 and the overall labour requirement for the sector by 2021 will be over 8.7 million,” it added.

“While the increased focus on affordability, reduction of the prices of handset, operator’s investments in improving networks, demonetisation and the following push for adoption of digital wallets will boost the availability of job openings in the sector, the sector still seems to be grappling with skill deficit,” TeamLease Services Senior Vice President Neeti Sharma said.

The sector requires skills in areas such as IoT, mobility solutions, telecom infrastructure, network architectures, sales amongst others.

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on the issue.

Sources said Patel told the Parliament standing committee on finance over the demonetisation issue that discussions between the central bank and the government were taking place since early last year.

The Finance Ministry has sought time from the panel to provide answers to the queries raised during the meeting in which the Finance Secretary made a presentation before the committee, the sources said, adding that the members seemed not too satisfied with the replies.

The crucial meeting was held to discuss the “demonetisation of Indian currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 and the impact thereof ”.

NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (PTI): The telecom sector is expected to create two million jobs this year, thanks to increased data penetration and entry of new service providers, says a report.

The entry of new service providers, the government’s initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and thrust on mobile economy will also add to the buoyancy in the sector, it said.

“While the overall hiring will see a boost, the verticals that will drive the manpower requirement are handset makers (1.76 million) followed by the service providers (0.37 million),” said the report compiled by TeamLease along with Telecom Sector Skill Council.

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New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI): Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel is learnt to have told the parliamentary panel on demonetisation that discussions between the central bank and the government on the process began early last year.

Congress members of the committee asked questions like whose decision was it to withdraw high currency notes and also about autonomy of RBI, sources said.

BJP members of the panel, headed by Congress leader Veerappa Moily, however, chose not to raise much questions during the meeting, they added.

The questions put up by the panel ranged from the total amount of money

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AFFIDAVIT

CORRECTION OF NAME Regd. No. 445/17, Dated 13/01/17

I, Shri. Burnungba Imsong, Son of Subosashi, resident of Diphupar B Village, Dimapur do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :-

1. That the correct spelling of my name is Burnungba Imsong whereas due to negligence the spelling of my name was we entered and recorded as Burnongba in my Bank Account Book.

2. That the correct spelling of my name should be as Burnungba Imsong and not Burnongba.

That the statements made by me above are correct and true and nothing has been concealed therein.

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IN THE COURT OF 1st CLASS MAGISTRATE Jalukie : Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 15 Dtd : 17/01/17

I, Shri/Smti. Maichunlungba Chawang, S/o Raitu Chawang of Jalukie Village/Town by Profession Self employed permanent resident of Jalukie Town Village, Police Station Jalukie Town Peren district state Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declares as follows : 1. That I am deponent of this affidavit.

2. That my real name is Maichunlungba Chawang, son of Raitu Chawang of Jalukie Town/Village as entered in all my educational documents and not Maichunbo, Son of Raitu of Jalukie Village/Town which is affected in my Bank Account.

3. That both the name mention above are the same person.

4. That, I hereby declare that my correct name is Maichumlungba Chawang shall be used as official name in all my document from the date of declaration of this affidavit.

That, the statement made above is true and correct to the best of knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

And I signed affidavit on this day the ………… Day of ………… Month January year ………

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declare before me on this day ……… Month at ………

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Triple quake strikes reeling, snow-bound Italy

Students and teachers stand outside a highschool after it was evacuated following three earthquakes in Rome, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017.

evacuated.

Those schools that were not already closed due to snow in towns and villages closer to the affected area were also evacuated.

Emergency services mobilised helicopters to check the impact of the quakes. There were no immediate reports of building collapses but residents of the city of Aquila, which has been badly hit in previous earthquakes, rushed into the streets in scenes of panic.

The epicentres of the quakes were pinpointed in an area close to Amatrice, the mountain town devastated by the first of the earthquakes which struck the mountainous centre of the country between August and October last year.

Nearly 300 people died in that 6.0 magnitude quake, most of them in or close to Amatrice, a beauty spot which was packed with holiday makers at the height of the summer season.

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George H W Bush Thousands converge in Washington admitted to hospital to attend Trump inauguration

H O U S T O N, J A N 1 8 (PTI): Former US President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to a hospital here, where the 92-year-old leader is responding to treatment, his top aide said today. Bush was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital falling ill recently.

“He’s there. He’s fine and he’s doing really well,” Bush’s chief of staff, Jean Becker was quoted as saying by Houston Chronicle newspaper. She said the doctors have a couple of theories about Bush’s condition, but he is responding to treatment. Becker did not specify the reason why Bush was hospitalised. Bush, who lives in Houston, Texas, is expected to be discharged in the next couple of days, the report said. Bush served as America’s 41st president from 1989 to 1993.

As is the case with most people his age, Bush has had his share of health issues in recent years.

In July 2015, he was taken to a hospital in Portland, Maine, after he fractured a bone in his neck in

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a fall at the family’s summer home in Kennebunkport. He was “up and talking and out of bed” within a day after the fall. The fall happened about six months after he was taken by ambulance to Houston Methodist for what his spokesman called “shortness of breath.” He was released from the hospital about a week later.

In late 2012, Bush was admitted to the hospital for a bronchitis-related cough. He was later released but returned the day after Thanksgiving because of a persistent cough. Bush was later admitted to intensive care and spent nearly two months at the hospital until his release in midJanuary 2013.

WASHINGTON, JAN 18 (PTI): Thousands of people including many Indian-Americans are converging here to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony themed ‘Make America Great Again’, the catchy slogan which propelled the real-estate tycoon to victory.

Trump will be swornin as the 45th US President on January 20 using two Bibles: the one that former President Abraham Lincoln used at his first inauguration, plus his own that dates back to the President-elect’s childhood. Trump’s Bible was presented to him by his mother upon his graduation of Sunday Church Primary School at First Presbyterian Church, Jamaica, New York, on Children’s Day on June 12, 1955.

The celebrations around Trump’s inauguration beginning tomorrow has been organised around the theme ‘Make America Great Again’ which not only caught the imagination

of the Americans during the gruelling election campaign, but also propelled Trump to victory.

An unprecedented security has been put in place to thwart any untoward incident. Outgoing US President Barack Obama yesterday reviewed the preparedness.

“We are going to see a just unbelievable tremendous outpouring of support for him,” the incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters during a conference call yesterday.

“The president(-elect) has been just overwhelmed by the amount of support and outpouring of people that want to participate in some way with this ‘historic inauguration’,” Spicer said in response to a question.

While Trump supporters in Washington DC have already started a series of events ahead of the Friday inauguration, official events would kick off tomorrow with the wreath-laying ceremony by Trump and the

vice president-elect Mike Pence at the Arlington National Cemetery.

The historic National Mall would also be the venue of celebrations.

On the footsteps of the Lincoln Memorial, scores of artists from across the country would perform before thousands of supporters of Trump.

Voices of the People will feature groups from the hundreds of applications received by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to take part in inaugural festivities.

Prominent among those participating are King’s Academy Honor Choir, the Republican Hindu Coalition, Pride of Madawaska, Webelos Troop 177, American Tap and Celtic United Pipes and Drums. ‘The Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration’ will take place following Voices of the People and will be broadcast live to the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

ROME, JAN 18 (AFP): A series of earthquakes measuring 5.3-5.7 magnitude struck central Italy today, bringing fresh terror to an area still reeling from deadly quakes last year and struggling to cope with heavy snowfall.

Monitors said the first quake, which struck at 10:25 AM (0925 GMT) was around 5.3 magnitude and a second, some 50 minutes later, was put at 5.7

magnitude by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). It was quickly followed by a third, measured at 5.5.

The tremors were felt across the Abruzzo, Lazio and Marche regions and also in Rome, over 100 kilometres (60 miles) away.

Underground train services in the capital were suspended on safety grounds and the Italian foreign ministry and some schools were

Obama commutes sentence of Chelsea Manning

EU shouldn’t mete out trade punishment over Brexit: Boris Chinese newspaper makes robot write story

BAMAKO (MALI), JAN 18 (IANS): At least 67 people were killed in a suicide car bomb attack on a military barracks in the north of Mali on Wednesday, medical sources told EFE. Many others were injured in the deadly attack.

According to preliminary information, the assailant detonated the car bomb in the northern city of Gao while entering the barracks where hundreds of Malian soldiers and affiliated fighters had gathered.

Witnesses told EFE news agency that the blast was so massive that it covered the city in a dust cloud, forcing many shops and schools to close.

A military force in Gao contacted by EFE said military sources did not rule out the possibility of more attacks as the assailants took advantage of the pandemonium.

No g roup has yet claimed the attack, one of the most bloody registered in the country where violence is constant.

GUANGZHOU, JAN 18 (IANS): With mechanisation slowly edging into almost every field, the scribe, too, is sought to be replaced by a robot -- in a first, a Chinese newspaper on Wednesday published its first story written by a robot. The article, in Guangzhou-based Southern Metropolis Daily, was 300 characters long and focused on the Spring Festival travel rush, China Daily reported.

Its author, Xiao Nan, took only a second to finish writing the piece and is able to write both short stories and longer reports, according to Wan Xiaojun, a professor at Peking University who leads the team studying and developing such robots. “When compared with the staff reporters, Xiao Nan has a stronger data analysis capacity and is quicker at

He was answering a question on comments made earlier by an aide to French President Francois Hollande who said Britain should not expect a better trading relationship with Europe once it was outside the common market of 500 million people.

“If Monsieur Hollande wants to administer punishment beatings that anyone chooses to escape, rather in the manner of some World War Two movie, then I don’t think that’s the way forward,” Johnson answered.

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DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS IPR CITADEL, NEW CAPITAL COMPLEX KOHIMA : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all the applicants who have applied already for 1(one) post of LDA, under Directorate of Information & Public Relations, against the resultant vacancy caused due to retirement of S. Chongloi, Registrar, that a screening test will be conducted on 23rd Jan. 2017 at 11.00 AM in the Conference Hall, DIPR. Candidates are requested to bring original academic documents and any other credentials/documents for verification.

This notice should be treated as calling letter as no separate letter will be issued in this regard.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO. DMA/HFA/2016

Dated 18/01/2017

INFORMATION REGARDING INTERVIEW FOR SLTC & CLTC Interview for selection of SLTC & CLTC scheduled for 20/01/2017 for the post of Urban Planner/Municipal/ Civil Engineer and MIS specialist (Degree/Diploma) has been postponed due to technical problem and now the re-scheduled date is 24/01/2017 from 10:00 am onwards in the office of the Directorate of Municipal Affairs, Nagaland, Kohima (Below AG Office Kohima).

The shortlisted candidates name(s) shall be placed in the office notice board and also in the notice board of all the Deputy Commissioner’s Offices in the Districts and also in all the Municipal Councils/Town Councils. Candidates should check the name and come for interview.

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writing stories,” he said.

“But it does not mean intelligent robots will soon be able to completely replace reporters.”

At present, robots are unable to conduct faceto-face interviews, cannot respond intuitively with follow-up questions and don’t have the ability to select the news angle from an interview or conversation, Wan said.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (REUTERS): Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Wednesday compared any attempt to punish Britain for leaving the European Union to a World War Two escape movie, saying both sides would do better to strike a mutually beneficial trade deal.

Speaking in New Delhi a day after Prime Minister Theresa May laid out the case for a “hard Brexit”, in which Britain leaves the European single market, Johnson said attempts to curb free trade cut both ways.

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the successful campaign to vote “leave” in a referendum last June - said Britain should embrace free trade not only with Europe but with the wider world.

“We want to be outside the cathedral but support it like a flying buttress,” Johnson said, adding in an aside that he had been mistranslated when he had made the same remark in an earlier speech to say Britain wanted to be a “flying bucket”.

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WASHINGTON, JAN 18 (AGENCIES): US President Barack Obama on Tuesday commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning, who is serving 35 years behind bars for giving classified US documents to WikiLeaks.

In one of his final acts as president, Obama pardoned 64 people and commuted the sentences of 209 others, including the imprisoned transgender soldier who was convicted in August 2013 of espionage and other offenses.

Among those pardoned was James Cartwright, a former four-star general who lied to the FBI about his discussions with journalists about Iran’s nuclear program.

But Manning, who had been ser ving time in solitary confinement and is now eligible for release in May, is by far the most high-profile name on Obama’s list.

Manning admitted handing 700,000 sensitive military and diplomatic after admitting to handing classified documents over to WikiLeaks. Activists had argued her sentence is excessive and point to the psychological frailty of the transgender soldier who has already made two suicide attempts.

“It’s not in the interests of our friends or our partners.” Johnson’s comments to the Raisina Dialogue, a geopolitical conference hosted by the Indian foreign ministry and the Observer Research Foundation, will be scrutinised back home to see whether he is straying from May’s message, delivered in a landmark speech in London on Tuesday.

In his prepared remarks British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson speaks at the Johnson - a leading face of second edition of the Raisina Dialoguein New Delhi on

(LIMAWATI AO) Director Information & Public Relations, Nagaland, Kohima

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE email: industrynaga@gmail.com, e-fax:08468825666 www.industry.nagaland.gov.in

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ADVERTISEMENT Dated Kohima, the th January 2017.

NO.IND/TRG/20/88-89 (VoI-I): Applications are hereby invited from interested unemployed youth of Nagaland for undergoing 1 (one) year Residential Training Programme on (i) "Hospitality Operations and (ii) Retail Services" at World Class Skill Centre (WCSC), Vivek Vihar, New Delhi. The programme will start from the month of February 2017. The training programme is fully sponsored by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Shillong.

The minimum qualification is 10+2 (passed) with English as a subject, age limit is 22 years and relaxed by 5 years in case of SC/ ST/PH/Girls candidates. Selected candidates will be assisted for placement after completion of the Training through World Class Skill Centre (WCSC).

Application forms may be collected from the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima (Room no 73, Top floor). Last date of submission is on or before 27th January 2017. No separate calling letters will be issued.

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Infotainment

Oriflame Face of Northeast 2017 grand finale on Jan 20

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ortheast’s biggest beauty pageant Oriflame Face of Northeast 2007 Grand finale will be hosted on January 20 at Pragjyoti ITA Centre, Machkhowa, Guwahati.

Preliminary rounds of the contest started in November last year with auditions at Dibrugarh, Jorhta, Guwahati, Shillong, Dimapur, Aizawl, Imphal, Agartala and Itanagar. The perfect concoction of glamour, fashion, beauty and talent, the event is mainly focussed on providing that

much needed platform to all the young and charismatic aspiring female models from the region.

The contest is organised over three different stages including auditions, grooming sessions by industry experts and the grand finale. From more than two hundreds of contestants who appeared for the auditions 19 were selected for the grooming session in Guwahati.

The grand even will be graced by celebrity judges as well as cultural

performances by popular and talented artists of the region. Mrs India Eart second runners-up Roshni Hassan, renowned photographer Kamal Barman and popular Assamese director Kangkan Rajkhowa will be the in judges panel.

Internationally renowned fluitist Deepak Sharma, Singer Rupam Bhuyan and Priyam Baruah with her team from Jorhat will perform during the grand finale.

Speaking to the media, Oriflame India Pvt.

Film artistes to fast in support of Jallikattu protesters

New Dance Fitness Studio opened in Dimapur

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oining the long list of celebrities who have taken up the cause of addressing issues that concern the planet is Imran Khan. The young actor is campaigning for the documentary, ‘Before The Flood’, which focusses on climate change and the impact it has on earth.

Imran, speaking to a daily, said, “Climate changes, flood and other natural calamities impact life on plant. I have made my friends and family aware about it as education and awareness is one way of preventing climate change. ‘Before The Flood’ is produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, who has also acted in it. The documentary will be releasing in India this week and I’m helping to raise awareness on behalf of my friend’s foundation, Gaia.”

PAWF members during the opening of Dance Fitness Studio.

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agaland got another fitness center with the opening of the first PAWF(Performing Arts With Fitness) GX Studio offering Zumba Fitness and Les Mills Body Combat launched on January 14 by Talien Pongen, Talitemjen and Kvulo Lorin at Tetso Arena located in Tetso College Campus, Sovima Village Dimapur Nagaland.

Talien Pongen is a certified Master Trainer and Zin member of Zumba Fitness Florida, USA while Talitemjen a.k.a. CRT is a certified Les Mills Body Combat instructor New

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express our solidarity for all those who have been protesting on ground for the last two days,” actor Ponvannan, a member of the Sangam told IANS. He added that all members of Producers Council, Directors Association and Film Employees Federation of South India are also invited.

“We really hope the Centre speeds up legal action and allows the conduct of Jallikattu in

Tamil Nadu,” Ponvannan said.

Asked about the alleged comments that actress Trisha Krishnan made against Jallikattu, he said: “She never made such comments. It’s a shame she was unnecessarily dragged into this.”

Protests have been taking place here since Monday against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport by the Supreme Court.

ans are speculating that a classic villain could be returning for Game Of Thrones season seven.

Fan community Watchers on the Wall has spotted that the agency which represents actor David Bradley has updated his CV to include season seven of Game Of Thrones.

Bradley previously appeared in seasons one, three and six as the villainous Walder Frey, who

helped to decimate the Stark clan at the Red Wedding before being slain at the end of season six by Arya Stark.

Though dead, his character could appear in season seven in some kind of flashback sequence, fans are now suggesting.

Season seven is set to premiere on HBO and Sky Atlantic later than in previous years. It will also feature just seven episodes instead of the usual 10.

FELICITATION

The family members of Late Sakurenba Jamir & Takazüla Pongen Semchir of Ungma Village (Impang) would like to felicitate the following achievers:

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1. Dr. Talisangla Jamir D/o Mr. Imnangangshi Jamir & Mrs. Ladongrepla Longkumer for completing her P.hD on the topic “DIALOGICS OF MARGINALITY IN THE WORKS OF ROHINTON MISTRY AND ARAVIND ADIGA” under Nagaland University.

2. Dr. Nungshikala Longkumer D/o Mr. Imotiba Longkumer & Mrs. Onentila Jamir for completing her P.hD on the topic “STATUES AND EFFECTS OF PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION ON CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT” under Nagaland University.

May Almighty God continue to bless them in all their future endeavours.

Z. Lima Jamir S. Sungkum Pongen

Blessed 50th Wedding Anniversary Mrs. Toshimenla Pongen & Mr. Longritong Tzüdir (Mangmetong Village)

19/01/1967 – 19/01/2017

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From Children, grand, great grand children and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Headmaster Govt. School Aitepyong, the Staff and the students deeply acknowledged and appreciated for providing 3 (three) sets of Computer for the School on 18th Jan. 2017 by Col. Litton Dhar Commandant 28th Assam Rifles Wokha.

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to bring people together to sweat it on. Les Mils Body combat is a high-energy martial-arts inspired workout. Bodycombact works your legs, tones your arms, back and shoulders and provides phenomenal core training. The classes are a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

For more information, people may call 8258981322 to schedule a free demo class or check out PAWF’s facebook page.

Is ‘Game Of Thrones’ bringing back Nobel laureate Mo Yan working on new book hinese Nobel laure- and would feature farmers, Breasts and Wide Hips,” a classic villain in season seven? ate Mo Yan has said technicians, soldiers, chil- which have been translated that he is working on a new novel. Without giving too much away, Mo, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2012, told Xinhua that his new book would contain historical and contemporary themes,

adigar Sangam -the South Indian Artistes Association -- on Wednesday said it will observe a day-long hunger strike on Friday to express solidarity with youngsters protesting against the ban on Jallikattu.

Speaking to reporters here, it was announced that all the artistes of the Tamil film fraternity will participate in the fast.

“This is a protest to

Zealand. The facilities at the studio include changing rooms, shower facilities and fitness consultation apart from other fitness options Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardiodance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, classes can also contain everything from jazz to African beats to country to hip-hop and pop. Zumba is perfect for everybody and each Zumba class is designed

N. Echungthung Odyuo Headmaster GHS Aitepyong

dren and craftsmen. Mo’s announcement followed the release of the latest editions of 11 of his novels in Beijing.

Among the new editions published were “Red Sorghum,” “Frog,” and “Big

into English, French, Swedish, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese. “Although I am over 60 years old now, I still dream of writing great literature,” he said. “This passion is what keeps me writing.”

OFFICE OF THE

PISHIKHU VILLLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION Silver Jubilee Planning Board Theme: “Enlightened Mind”

The Silver Jubilee Planning Board, Pishikhu Village Students’ Union in deep appreciation would like to acknowledge the following for their immeasurable service rendered to the Union during the 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Pishikhu Village Students’ Union held from 28-29th December 2016.

1. Shri. K.L Chishi, Former Chief Minister, Government of Nagaland as Chief Guest.

2. Smti. Hukheli. T Wotsa, President, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur as Guest of Honor.

3. Shri. Kihoje Ayemi, Pastor, Qhuhoi Baptist Church as Speaker.

4. Shri. Nito Achumi, President, Western Sümi Students’ Union.

5. Shri. Kikheto Chisho, Signal Bosti - Rs. 10000 6. Shri. Khekiho Chophi, Kilonser GPRN - Rs. 10000 7. Shri. Howoto Wotsa, 5th Mile - Rs. 10000 8. Dr. Bovito Yesca - Rs. 5000 9. Shri. H.K Khulu, Purana Bazar - Rs.5000 10. Shri. Vikuho Chophi - Rs.5000 11. Shri. Tsashika - Rs. 5000 12. Shri. Hokuto Khulu Rs. 3000 13. Shri. Hezheto Chishi - Rs. 2000 14. Shri. Sawoto Yesca, 5th Mile - Rs. 1000 15. Shri. Atoshe Chishi, Toluvi Village - Rs. 1000 16. Smti. Toshienla Longchari, Signal Bosti - Rs.500 17. Shri Akaito Chophi, Khehokhu Village, Rs. 2000 18. Shri. Prem Singh, Burma Camp - Rs. 2000 19. Shri. Papu, Purana Bazar - Rs.2000 20. Shri. Jekiye, Purana Bazar - Rs.2000 21. Shri. Hoivi Yesca, Purana Bazar - Rs. 2000 22. Shri. Ghozheto Aye, Head GB Shozukhu Village - Rs.1000 23. Shozukhu Village Students’ Union - Rs. 500 24. Shri. Nitokhu Katty, Head G.B Zukihe Village - Rs.1000 25. Shri. Aboto Chishi, Kuhuboto - Rs.1000 26. Shri. Khuheto Zhimomi, Head GB Khaghaboto Town - Rs. 1000 27. Pishikhu Baptist Church, General - Rs.5000 28. Pishikhu Baptist Church, Women Department - Rs.3000 29. Pishikhu Baptist Church, Youth Department - Rs.1000 30. Shri Khuto Chishi, Chumukedima - Rs. 3000 31. Shri. Viheshe Chishi, GB Zukihe Village - Rs. 20000 32. Shri. Khusheto Yeptho, Jalukie, Rs. 3000 33. Shri. Edward Anar, Model Colony, Purana Bazar - Rs. 4000 34. Shri Hukato Awomi, Thilixu Village, Block 7 - Rs. 6000 35. Shri. Inoto H.Yeptho, Pishikhu Village - Rs.4000 36. Shri. Lhoghoto Achumi, Walford - Rs. 5000 37. Shri. Kiyekhu Yeptho, Hollohon Colony - Rs. 2000 38. Shri. Khehoto Zhimo, Nihokhu Village - Rs. 5000 39. Shri. Vikheho Shohe, Thahekhu Village, Block-7 - Rs.6000 40. Shri. Hokato Aye, Signal Bosti - Rs. 5000 41. Shri. Sukhashe, 4th Mile - Rs.4000 42. Shri Nizheto Shohe, Shozukhu Village - Rs.5000 43. Shri. T.Vikiye Awomi, Ghonivi Village - Rs.2000 44. Shri. Khehoto Yeptho, Shihapumi Village - Rs.1000 45. Shri. Akihe Zhimomi, Dimapur - Rs.5000 46. Shri. Tokaho, Mughavi Village - Rs.2000 47. Re. Kihoto Rotokha, Pastor, Eralibil - Rs.4000 48. Shri. Nelson Lee, Burma Camp - Rs. 3000 49. Mrs. Inali, Pishikhu Village - Rs.2000 50. Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union 51. Khaghaboto Area GB’s Association 52. Zukihe Students’ Union.

53. Vishiyi Students’ Union 54. Programme Officials 55. Volunteers.

56. Citizens of Pishikhu Village.

Katoshe Wotsa Chairman Jubilee Planning Board

X Chophika Sumi President PVSU

Tokiye Chophi Finance Convenor Jubilee Planning Board K

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Oriflame Face of Northeast contestants with the event organizers.

Ltd, service centre manager, Jennifer Khathing, said, “Oriflame is not just a beauty company selling cosmetics, we are in the business of fulfilling dreams. As we celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the company which started in 1967 and 20 years of Oriflame in North East India, we thought this pageant was in sync with the company philosophy of ‘Look Great, Make Money, Have Fun’. Oriflame, as a company encourages Entrepreneurship and supports Women Empowerment. The top 3 winners of the contest will take home a dazzling crown, winner’s sash, cash awards, gift hampers, opportunity to feature in Oriflame Catalogue and walk the ramp on Oriflame Directors Meet in Bengaluru.

The event is managed

by Tattva Creations, part of Eclectic Group and one of the premier event management company based in Guwahati.

Imran bats for documentary on climate change

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Berlin to host Hockey Indoor WC 2018

Berlin, Jan 18 (IANS) :The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Wednesday announced that Berlin will host the Hockey Indoor World Cup 2018 between February 7-11.

The world’s top 24 (12 men’s and 12 women’s) national indoor hockey teams will take part in the event which will be held in the 7,500 seat Max-SchmelingHalle, according to an FIH release. This will be the third time that Germany will host the Hockey Indoor World Cup following hugely successful events in 2003 and 2015 in Leipzig. Making this announcement, FIH President Narinder Dhruv Batra said: “We are delighted to

confirm Germany as host of the fifth edition of the Hockey Indoor World Cup. Germany is considered a traditional hockey nation which has earned great success over the years. However, their passion for indoor hockey is renowned which proved key in the decisionmaking process.”

He continued: “We are confident that the Deutscher Hockey-Bund (DHB) and the city of Berlin will deliver a big, bold, packed and loud event in line with our 10-year Hockey Revolution strategy.”

The FIH also confirmed the qualification process for the Hockey Indoor World Cup. The com-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 1/03/1977 – Died on : 14/01/2017

Through this column, we the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved Lt. Bonathung Humtsoe.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dist. T. B Hospital, Khuzama 2. Road Cross Society, Kohima 3. Ralan Area Hoho Chairman, Hayithung Kikon & family 4. New Reserve Lotha Ekhung, Kohima.

5. Mhathung Tsopoe J.E Police Project C.E Office.

6. Mhonchan Tsopoe INI Kohima 7. Achum Tungoe, Kohima 8. Dimapur Yanpha Ekhung 9. Dimapur Humtsoe Ekhung 10. Dimapur Yanpha Ekhum Okho.

11. Libemo Humtsoe Ralan.

12. Bethesda staff, Tontongo 13. Yanpha Baptist Church.

14. Yanpha Village Council.

15. Yanpha Youth & Eloe Hoho.

Loving family members & friends.

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petition will be played in a two-pool format, with six teams in each pool.

Each continent will be represented in each of the respective men’s and

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Missing you Papa, Loved ones.

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women’s Hockey Indoor World Cup tournaments by at least one of its countries, irrespective of whether or not a qualification tournament is held.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Nothing will ever be the same without you. We miss the moments of your life, the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice and just being in your presence.

All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; May the name of the LORD be praised” Job 11:21

Born: 14-02-1956 Died : 19-01-2016

Born: 1917. Died: 12-01-2017 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. KHIEZHÜ would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who stood by us physically, financially, materially, spiritually and constant prayer during his prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father on 12 January, 2017.

Our heartfelt gratitude to:1. Zhadi Bawe A.G Church 2. Zhadi Basa A.G Church 3. Zhadima Catholic Church 4. Zhadima Village Council 5. Zhadima G.B Association 6. Koinonia Baptist Church 7. Neighbours, in-laws and well-wishers We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our humble prayer that our Father in Heaven bless you all abundantly.

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We express our deepest gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially and morally during the brief illness and at the untimely demise of our beloved father Late B.B. Gurung on 08/01/2017. We may not be able to thank each and everyone in person but you shall always remain in our prayers. Your presence has made us realise that we were not alone in these darkest hour.

The Sharad Ceremony shall be held on 21/01/2017 at our residence, Nepali Basti from 1:00 pm onwards. All are requested to be present for final rituals.

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Born: 01.01.1974 Died: 05.01.2017 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Mepumar Ao, would like to express our profound gratitude and heartful appreciation to each and every individuals, churches and organizations who stood by us physically, materially, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

May the Almighty God bless each and everyone abundantly.

Loving daughters and family members.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the family members of Lt. Neizovolie Solo, who left us for his heavenly abode express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically, and financially during his prolonged illness till his last breath on the 11th of January 2017.

We regret our inability to reach out to you individually but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless each and everyone of you.

Loving mother, brother, sisters & relatives.

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Born : 2/11/1996 – Died on : 10/01/2017 "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

Psalms 23:6

Words are inadequate to express our profound and sincere thanks to all who stood by us at the demise of our beloved Lt. Inito Swu. Your presence and support financially, mentally, physically and morally eased our grief and pain.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima 2. Gauhati High Court Kohima 3. Sazolie College Kohima 4. Dimapur Community 5. Kohima Community 6. Zunheboto Community 7. Xelhozhe Village 8. Shena New Baptist Church 9. Saptiqa Area We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Loving family members and relatives

We, the bereaved family members of Late Mr. Hotokhu Chishi, would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every individual, relatives, friends, neighbours and churches who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father and my loving husband on 12/01/2017.

We would especially like to convey our special thanks to: 1) Doctors, nurses & staff, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 2) Neighbours and friends, Upper Agri Colony, Kohima 3) AFE Youth and elders Kohima 4) Akuluto/VK Area Union, Kohima 5) Longmisa Union, Kohima 6) Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima 7) Ao Baptist Church, Ministers Hill Fellowship, Kohima 8) Sutemi Baptist Church We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our humble prayer that our Lord Almighty bless you abundantly.

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IN FOND MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED DAUGHTER AND SISTER

LATE S. MERENLA (NANCY) Died : 19.01.1992

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years have passed since you left us and we deeply remember you on this day.

You walked with strength and faith.

You loved earnestly and gave selflessly.

Your warm and loving memories still remains fresh in our hearts.

We love you.

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Australian Open: Murray, Venus, Federer advance; Kyrgios stunned

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MELBOURNE, Jan 18 ( AG E N C I E S / I A N S ) : Day three of the Australian Open provided a massive upset as Nick Kyrgios fell to the unseeded Andreas Seppi in five sets. Countryman Bernard Tomic looked like he would be another victim to an incredible comeback but held on to beat Victor Estrella Burgos in four sets.

Kei Nishikori had no trouble defeating France’s Jeremy Chardy and Roger Federer faltered late but still had enough gas to topple 20-year-old American Noah Rubin in straight sets.

Venus Williams is proof age is only a number as the 36-year-old beat Swiss Stefanie Voegele in three, while No. 1 seed Angelique Kerber’s match against fellow German Carina Witthoeft went the distance before last year’s

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Australian Open champion doubles players, Rohan won out.

Bopanna pairing Pable of Peru and Sania Seppi stuns Kyrgios Cuevas Mirza pairing with her new Italian tennis player partner Barbora Strycova of Andreas Seppi defeated Czech Republic, advanced Australian Nick Kyrgios on to the second round with Wednesday in an epic five- little difficulty on the third set match in the Australian day of the Australian Open and advanced to the Open. third round.

Results Federer advances Rod Laver Arena S w i s s t e n n i s s t a r (13) Venus Williams (USA) Roger Federer qualified defeated Stefanie Voegele for the third round of the (SUI) 6-3 6-2 Australian Open after (1) Angelique Kerber beating American Noah (GER) defeated Carina Rubin here on Wednesday. Witthoeft (GER) 6-2 6-7 The Swiss, former 6-2 world number one, defeated (17) Roger Federer (SUI) his opponent 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 defeated Noah Rubin (3). Federer will now play (USA) 7-5 6-3 7-6 the third round against (7) Garbine Muguruza Czech Tomas Berdych, (ESP) defeated Samantha Crawford (USA) 7-5 6-4 reports Efe. Andy Murray (GBR) Bopanna, Sania (1) defeated Andrey Rublev enter second round (RUS) 6-3 6-0 6-2 India’s star tennis Margaret Court Arena

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(11) Elina Svitolina (UKR) defeated Julia Boserup (USA) 6-4 6-1 (8) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) defeated Jaimee Fourlis (AUS) 6-2 6-1 (4) Stan Wawrinka (SUI) defeated Steve Johnson (USA) 6-3 6-4 6-4 Ashleigh Barty (AUS) defeated Shelby Rogers (USA) 7-5 6-1 (27) Bernard Tomic (AUS) defeated Victor Estrella Burgos (DOM) 7-5 7-6 4-6 7-6 Hisense Arena (5) Kei Nishikori (JPN) defeated Jeremy Chardy (FRA) 6-3 6-4 6-3 Jelena Jankovic (SRB) defeated Julia Goerges (GER) 6-3 6-4 Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) defeated Shuai Peng (CHN) 7-6 6-2 A n d r e a s S e p p i ( I TA ) defeated (14) Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 1-6 6-7 6-4 6-2 10-8.

Saina Nehwal, Ajay Jayaram win at Malaysia Masters S A R AWA K , JA N 1 8 (Agencies): Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Ajay Jayaram reached the pre-quarterfinals of the season-opening Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold after notching up contrasting wins in women’s and men’s singles competition respectively on Wednesday.

Top seed Saina, who is desperately looking for a win to boost her confidence after recovering from a knee surgery which derailed her Rio Olympics campaign lat year, spanked Thailand’s Chasinee Korepap 21-9 21-8 in a lop-sided contest.

The 26-year-old Indian, who clinched the Australian Open last year before injuring her knee just ahead of the Olympics, will face Indonesia’s Hanna Ramadini next.

Sixth seed Jayaram, who has been in good form at the Premier badminton League, eked out a 2110 17-21 21-14 win over Malaysia’s Jun Hao Leong in the opening round before mauling Indonesia’s Saputra Vicky Angga 21-9 21-12 in the second match.

The World No. 19 Indian will next meet Chinese Taipei’s Hsueh Hsuan Yi.

PWL season 2: Sandeep Tomar stuns Rio Olympics champion

Haryana Hammers’ Sandeep Tomar in action against Vladimir Khinchegashvili of Punjab Royals in their PWL-2 bout in New Delhi.

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (Agencies): Sandeep To m a r s t u n n e d R i o Olympics champion Vladimir Khinchegashvili to help Haryana Hammers defeat Punjab Royals 5-2 for their fifth straight win in the Pro Wrestling League Season Two in the capital on Monday.

With the win, the tabletopping Hammers remained unbeaten in the group stage and now clash with fourthplaced Jaipur Ninjas in the first semi-final. Punjab will face Mumbai Maharathis in the second semis.

The first bout set the tone for the clash as Tomar

posted an upset 3-1 win over Khinchegashvili in the men’s 57kg category. It was the bout of the tournament with Tomar catching the Russian off-guard with his movement and defence.

Khinchegashvili managed to win a solitary point in Round One but To m a r m a d e a s t r o n g comeback, showcasing some brilliant defensive skills. He earned one point due to passivity before stunning his stronger opponent by taking him down in the last 30 seconds of the tie.

In the second contest, Abdusalam Gadisov of Haryana proved too strong

for Krishan Kumar, winning by a comfortable 5-0 margin in the men’s 97kg bout.

Indu Chaudhary then handed Haryana Hammers a 3-0 lead beating Nirmala Devi of Punjab Royals 2-1 in the women’s 48kg division.

However, Ilias Bekbulatov kept Punjab’s hopes alive by winning the men’s 65kg bout 11-1 over Haryana’s Rajneesh. But Punjab’s happiness was short-lived as World Championship gold medallist Magomed Kurbanaliev of Haryana wrapped up the bout as well as the match 16-0 via technical superiority against Pankaj.

Sovran, Trebuchet reach semifinals East Bengal register second

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MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 1 8 ( N P N ) : Ta l i k a b a ’s half century failed to win Rainbow CC the match a s R a i n b ow C C we n t down by 3 run in the 3rd quarterfinal match of the MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex against the last year runners-up Sovran CC on Wednesday.

Chasing a target of 132 runs, Rainbow CC narrowly missed to successfully chase the target despite Talikaba’s half century as they finished 129 for 9 in reply to Sovran CC’s total of 132 for 9 in 20 overs.

Rainbow CC needed just ten r uns from the final over. However, the experienced Wapang (2/39 in 4 overs) kept his cool

and held his nerve to take Sovran to victory. Tejasol and Opang also chipped in with two wickets each.

Earlier in the day, batting first Sovran was able to score 132 runs losing 9 wickets in 20 overs with the help of a fine Captain’s inning from Merenchemba who scored 44 runs and for which he was also declared as the Man of the Match. Santosh (3/ 11) and Aloto ( 3/ 20) were the pick of the bowlers for Rainbow CC. With this win Sovran CC reached the semis and will play Trebuchet CC who themselves registered a win in the second match of the day. In the other match, Trebuchet booked a place in the semifinal defeating Brotherhood CC by 7 wickets.

Chasing 104, Trebuchet lost three wickets early in

the inning, two of them to medium-pacer Tiawati ( 2/19 in 4 overs), but useful knocks from Trebuchet’s batsman Vickey Ali and Kalyan Gogoi took their team across the finish line with a fine inning of 44 runs not out and 26 runs not out respectively.

Having chosen to bat, Brotherhood CC top three made decent starts but nobody lasted long enough to make a big score as the rest of the batting collapsed.

Aosashi made 28 runs to top score for his team and Temsulemba hung around to make 16 runs and was out in a very unfortunate run out when he was looking good for a big score as Brotherhood lost their way and finished at 103 for 9 in 20 overs. Medium-pacer Imnayanger was Trebuchet’s most successful bowler, with 4 wickets conceding only 12 runs. Both the semifinals match will be played on Thursday.

Semifinals 1st semi-final - Titans CC vs Zungamedem CC (8 a.m) 2nd semi-final - Sovran CC vs Trebuchet CC ( 11 a.m)

consecutive win in I-League

Vasco, Jan 18 (IANS): East Bengal registered their second successive away win getting past Churchill Brothers 2-0 in a third round I-League football match at the Tilak Maidan here on Wednesday.

First half strikes from Thongkhosiem Haokip (31st) and Lalrindika Ralte (45th) sealed the deal for the away side. East Bengal were jolted early with an injury to defender Anwar Ali in the match. He was replaced by Gurwinder Singh.

The visitors took the lead in the 31st minute when

U-22 player Nikhil Poojary ran down the right flank to cross for Haokip. Although his initial attempt was pegged back by Churchill midfielder Adil Khan, his second cross was turned in by a lurking Haokip.

They then doubled their tally at the stroke of halftime when Ralte curling in right from the corner.

In the second half Plaza, defender Ivan Bukenya, and Haitian forward Wedson Anselme all came close to increasing the margin but ultimately failing to add to the scoreline.

Naga players of India Sepaktakraw Team being received at Dimapur Airport by officials of Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association. The India Team won four (4) Gold medals in Regu event and Double event both men and women in the 2nd South Asian Cup from January 14-16 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

SASA tournament-cum-silver jubilee

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Sur uhuto Area Sports Association (SASA) would be organizing SASA tournament-cumSilver Jubilee celebration at Suruhuto town from January 24 to 27 January with parliamentary secretary for Fisheries, Printing and Stationery, Shetoyi Yeptho as chief guest. The affiliated villages and clubs would be

vying for the honours in Late Pukhahe Football Memorial Trophy and Late Suhokhe Volleyball Memorial Trophy (Men/women) and ZDSO referees would be conducting the matches.

All affiliated villages and clubs of the Area have been informed to submit their confirmation of participation on or before January 20 positively.

Rivaldo to join “Legends” project Rio de Janeiro, Jan 18 (IANS): Former FIFA World Player of the Year Rivaldo said he has agreed to act as a global ambassador f o r h i s f o r m e r c l u b, Barcelona. The 44-year-old Brazilian discussed his role with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bar tomeu during a visit to Camp Nou on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

“I am always happy to be back at the Camp Nou,” Rivaldo was quoted as saying by the Brazilian news service Uol Esporte.

In a statement on their official website, Barcelona said Rivaldo had been offered the chance to be a part of the FCB Legends squad, which will play friendlies around the world to promote the club’s brand.

“I made history in my five years (here). The club is always in my heart. I told the president that I am available for the club and that I can play. I feel good. I train every day and I’ll be ready for matches that Barcelona play around the world,” Rivaldo said.

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