January 24, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 48

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Naga tribes unite against govt. on ULB polls

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): It was the biggest ever gathering of people from various tribes and communities in Dimapur, achieved without imposing shut down or compulsory attendance by students, when thousands of people,(50,000 as per the estimates of the organisers- Joint Co-Ordination Committee) thronged the State Stadium on Tuesday to send a strong message to the state government that Naga public through their apex tribe organisations will not give up their demand to defer the civic body elections with 33% women reservation and hold immediate consultations with them.

The rally was organised by the Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) under the banner of NCD/CNTC comprising of Ao, Lotha, Sumi, Chakhroma Public Organization, Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) including, APO and ENPO. Thousands of women in traditional dress also showed up to send a strong message that they stood in solidarity with their men folk in upholding the larger interest of all and beyond

JACWR justifies stand on polls DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation has reiterated that the February 1 election to town and municipal councils was not “a hasty decision of the government” but that it was “the directive of an interim relief order” by the Supreme Court on April 5, 2016 to the petitioners (NMA).

JACWR in a press statement accused lawyers of misinterpreting that the case was yet to be heard by the court by pointing out that the outcome was after of a series of hearings. JACWR urged the lawyers to check with the Supreme Court list of April 5, 2016 and find that it was listed as ‘final hearing’ and therefore, the interim order to hold elections and implement women reservation.

Further, JACWR said civic polls have not been held in the state for many years by ‘stay order’ of courts due to objections from “respected tribe organisations” over taxation of land and house, customary laws, customary practices, Article 371A and culminating in a clear objection to women reservation and seeking review of the Municipal Act.

(L-R) A section of the gathering at the mass public rally; representatives of different organizations and ex-woman candidate addressing the rally; women folks from various tribes at the rally. (NP)

political ambitions.

The rally resolved to renew the appeal on chief minister T.R.Zeliang announce deferment of the town and municipal council elections on or before January 26 failing which they will be compelled to call for an indefinite state-wide bandh.

Chairman of the rally, JCC convenor Supu Jamir, in his opening remark stated the rally was the “the Second plebiscite.” He said the rally was against injustice; to protest against a handful of individuals who were trying to mortgage the rights of Nagas for monetary gain.

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that ENPO was not against women reservation.

Opposing the state government’s decision to conduct the ULB elections despite vociferous appeal by apex organisations, he wondered how the government will lead if it does not listen to its people. “ENPO will stand up to any extent if women reservation infringes upon 371A,” he asserted.

Ao Senden acting president C. Angang Jamir in his speech underscored the need to protect and preserve the “uniqueness and rights” of the Nagas while accusing “some people” amongst the Nagas—people who do not know Naga tradition,

uniqueness, and rights— were trying to bury ‘our’ rights. “We will walk united till we reach Canaan,” he said while calling for unity amongst the Nagas.

Dimapur Lotha Hoho chairman, Etsungmomo Kikon, conveyed the Lotha Hoho’s position on the issue saying it endorse the JCC resolution to oppose the ULB elections. “In the interest of the Nagas, let us firmly hold on to what we’ve decided,” he appealed to the gathering.

President Chakesang Public Organisation (CPO) Kekhwengulo Lea extended greetings and appreciation on the occasion which, he

said, was an example of Naga unity and solidarity for a common cause.

He attacked the present government over the present imbroglio saying, “if the government has eyes,heart and mind, if they are human, they should think.”

Western Sumi Hoho president Zheshito Swu maintained that it was not against ULB elections but in opposition of 33% reservation and said the Hoho will support JCC on the issue.

He also made an appeal to the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) to think over and withdraw the petition filed in the Supreme Court.

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Council Dimapur (NCD) K. Ghokheto Chophy appealed to those candidates still in fray for the ULB elections to withdraw their nominations. He cautioned the NCD will not be responsible for “bloodshed” while also asserting that it would not back down.

Three candidates who had withdrawn their candidatures—Tiala Sabu, Imotemjen, and Ikato—also addressed the gathering.

They maintained that they withdrew in order to protect the rights of the Nagas. Tiala also made a scathing attack against T.R. Zeliang and NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie saying whether the

two were planning to live in Bihar or Punjab after selling out the Nagas.

Later, president Western Chakesang Hoho Vekhosayi Nyekha announced the resolution adopted during the rally.

JCC also warned the NPF candidate from DMC ward 18 to withdraw her candidature saying stern action will be taken against her if she fails to do so. When queried if they would turn up again when JCC calls upon them, the gathering responded with a thundering ‘Yes’.

Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation president Tsenthungo Lotha said the vote of thanks.

JCC sets Jan 26 as deadline to defer polls Rengma Hoho to boycott civic polls Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Monday in a memorandum to the chief minister through DC Dimapur, reminded that the organizations were not against or intended to suppress women’s rights, but unequivocally opposed to the divisive policy of the government to suppress the wishes and rights of the Nagas in general.

The memorandum singed by JCC convenor Supu Jamir and secretary W Rainbow Ngullie once again appealed to the state government to immediately defer the civic body elections on or before January 26.

In the event the state government fails to accept the people’s appeal, JCC, CNTC and NTC along with all apex tribal bodies would be compelled to impose state wide indefinite bandh.

The committee also warned that the state government would be solely held responsible for any

untoward incidents that may take place during bandh.

JCC affirmed that “Nagas in general stands committed to safeguard our vital inalienable rights of natural resources, customary and traditional rights” and accused the government of forcefully trying to conduct the elections by going against the people’s wishes.

It is a direct confrontation to the will and aspirations of Naga people, JCC added.

JCC press meet After the public rally held at State Stadium on Monday, the Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) held a press conference at Lotho Hoho Ki, DC Court Junction. During the conference, JCC convenor, Supu Jamir, expressed immense gratitude to the NGOs for the massive support. He said the current state of affairs had led to the understanding that the leaders had failed to know the meaning of democracy. He said politics means “the art or science

of governing”, which many leaders have failed to fully realize.

“Democracy is by the people and for the people, which, in the present situation was being portrayed otherwise,” he added.

Supu said the state government failed to consult the land owners as well as the tribal hohos before going ahead with the decision to hold the civic polls. A lawyer by profession, Supu pointed out that none of the states in India had implemented reservation.

In this regard, he questioned the government as to why it was forcefully trying to implement reservation despite “ladies first culture” the Nagas practice, unlike those in other parts of the country where women are suppressed. He said the case was sub-judice and that certain modifications were needed for the Act to be implemented. He reiterated that JCC was not against ULB polls but to ensure that certain amendments were made before implementation.

He wondered how a government could be called popular if it bulldozes its way out without the consent of the people. He also recalled how Nagas forefathers sacrificed for their people even if they were subjected to disgrace and injustice. “371A should not be equated with a mere municipal poll, and JCC has firmly resolved that we will not allow 371A to be violated”, Supu said.

APO President Dr Vilhusa Seleyi said that the stance on Angamis against holding the Urban Local Bodies election without proper consultation with the tribal bodies was clear.

He said the solidarity displayed through the rally was a sign of unity for the Nagas as a whole.

He also thanked the Non-Naga community and Nagas outside Nagaland for their support towards the movement.

With the unity and solidarity shown today government should be discouraged to hold the election.

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Rengma Hoho(RH) has resolved to boycott election to town and municipal councils on the ground that it has gone “against the will of the general Nagas” and also directed all intending candidates within its jurisdiction to refrain from contesting polls .

RH president Kenyuseng Tep said the decision was made at the consultative meeting at Tseminyu town on January 23

with various political parties and intending candidates. He said the decision was made after taking note of the chaotic situation that had emerged out of the reservation issue in ULB election by the state government. Tep said the decision created division amongst the Naga society. RH further appealed to the state government to reconsider the decision and invite all stakeholders, intellectuals and scholars for wider consultations.

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Wokha bandh peaceful; 7-point resolution adopted

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): The shutters-down bandh called by the Lotha Hoho Joint Action Commit(Cont’d on p-8) tee (LHJAC) on January 23 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. passed off successfully with no untoward incidents. LHJAC said the bandh was a total success with huge support from all walks of life.

Later, Lotha Hoho (LH) along with its frontal organizations including Lotha Hoho Joint Action Committee (LHJAC), colonies/ward leaders and all intending candidates held an emergency consultative meeting on Monday at LTC Hall, wherein the house adopted a seven-point resolu“I’m not keen on winter wear tion in view of the forthcomdiscount. I’m looking ahead ing ULB polls.

In a joint statement, to latest summer wears next LH chairman Mhao Humtmonth.” soe and LHJAC convenor,

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ly, APO president, Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi maintained that any infringement on Article 371 (A) was a threat to ‘our’ survival. He recounted how the special Article, the only provision that was protecting the rights of the Nagas, came into being and called upon the gathering to honor the sacrifices of the forefathers. “Let us also protect and preserve it for the future generation,” he added.

Representative of the Eastern Naga Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) in his address reiterated the ENPO’s stand saying it does not welcome nor support ULBs if it infringes Article 371A. He also maintained

R. Nchumbemo Ezung the house resolved not to participate in the ULB election and at the same time urged the state government to defer the polls and rectify the Nagaland Municipal Act. The hoho said they would “stand to be deaf ear until their appeal is not resolved”.

The house warned that in case of any proxy and voting through postal ballot/EDC, the Lotha public would not recognize his/her candidature and declare it as null and void.

Further, colony chairmen/leaders and the intending candidates have been authorised to monitor and take control of their own respective ward/colonies not to allow any person to enter the polling station.

The house also resolved to impose total bandh in

Wokha and Bhandari town starting from January 31 till Feb 1 from 6 a.m. till 6 p.m.

All colony youth leaders/ chairmen have been directed to send a minimum of 20 volunteers each to LHJAC and the volunteers list to be submitted latest by January 27.

The meeting also decided to hold a car rally against ULB election on January 28 right after the public rally, scheduled to be held at local ground Wokha town.

The following villages in and around Wokha town have been requested to send volunteers on February 1-Wokha village and Longsa village, 50 volunteers each and Humtsoe village, Elumyo village, Longsachung village, Niroyo village and Pongidong village to send 20 volunteers each respectively.

LVC recalls candidates

Longsa Village Council (LVC) has unanimously resolved to oppose elections to town and municipal councils and to recall four candidates from Longsa village in the greater interest of the Lothas and Nagas in general.

The decision was made at a meeting held on January 21, LVC chairman Zayio Ezung stated in a press release.

In this regard, LVC has directed all its members not to take part nor cast their votes in the forthcoming civic body polls.

Meanwhile, the council assured the four candidates that in the event elections were held in the future, they would have the blessings of the Longsa Village council.

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ASTP celebrates 25th anniversary

(Inset): S.Chuba speaking at the jubilee. Children of Ao community Padumpukhuri opening the anniversary (NP) Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 3 (NPN): Ao Senso Telongjem Padumpukhuri (ASTP) celebrated its 25th anniversary with the theme “unity and growth”, here on Monday at the residence of treasurer, ASTP with parliamentary secretary of AH & Veterinary Services,

S. Chuba Longkumer as the main speaker.

Speaking on the occasion, Chuba urged the people to uphold and preserve the rich Ao Naga cultural heritage. He also said people who disregarded their culture and tradition were valueless.

He said that the youth should not only focus on

education or business but also work towards knowing one’s own culture and traditions. “Our culture is not a written one but based on oral traditions. We should therefore put efforts in learning and preserving it before it disappears,” he further added.

Chuba maintained that the essence of Ao cus-

tom and traditions was being lost in the all-pervasive modern lifestyle. He said Aos should absorb the best of their cultural values while keeping in tune with modernity.

While stressing on culture as a growth engine encompassing social, economic, education and moral existence of Nagas,

Chuba said that change was inevitable but change should not blind us to our values, morals and ethics which were so intimately associated with Ao culture.

Chuba called upon Aos to move forward and embrace a culture that would create a unique cultural identity for Nagas and Nagaland.

S.Chuba Longkumer also released the 25th anniversary souvenir magazine of ASTP. Earlier, the anniversary was compeered by Ajungla Longchar and Atu Aier, while God’s blessing and Bible reading was done by pastor ABAP. Re m e m b e r i n g t h e founder members was initiated by L.Meyi Aier and welcome address was delivered by president ASTP, Dr.Merennungba. Anniversary poem was read out by Arushi and short speeches were given by Padampukhuri village council, member and Aoyimti village council chairman.

Anniversar y challenge was delivered by Imti Longchar and anniversary planning cum-fund raising report by convenor, Nokin Longkumer.

Vote of thanks was proposed by GB Imna Aier, while closing of anniversary by the youths of Padampukhuri.

WDEA appeals SFDSCC celebrates feast of St. Francis St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church for connection DIMAPUR: (SFDSCC) Medziphema celebrated the feast of Saint De Sales on January 22, at SFS Church, Medzof data service Francis iphema in the presence of 400 laity, priests and nuns.

DIMAPUR: Wokha District Entrepreneurs Association (WDEA) has strongly condemned the disconnecting of data service by the internet service provider for the last five days in Wokha district.

In a press statement issued by Wokha District Entrepreneurs Association general secretary, M. James Tungoe stated that the local entrepreneur whose online business like cyber cafe, e-ticketing, e-banking and online shopping had come to a standstill. It also stated that student community had been deprived of online form fill-up (i.e JEE, CBSE, NEET, NEERIST) and time limit was running short for their last date. WDEA also assured that Wokha situation was normal and apRusty electric pole near piggery farm, Sunrise pealed the state government Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur on the verge of to restore the internet connectivity at the earliest. collapse posing threat to the denizens. (NP)

dean Dimapur region parish priest, Rev Fr. PJ Thomas, who emphasized on the purpose of celebrating the feast to affirm one’s faith in protection and blessing of St. Francis De Sales. The mass was followed by solemn Eucharistic procession to Medziphema local ground.

Medetsomi Union flays rape on minor

DIMAPUR: Medetsomi Union of Phüsachodü village has strongly condemned the gruesome act of rape on a minor by Rüvütou Medeo on January 14 at Rükizu, Pfütsero. In a condemnation note by Medetsomi Union Phusachodu village chairman, Neiphre Kotso stated that the union was greatly shamed and distressed and also regrets the heinous act committed by one of its member. It also appealed the concerned authority to award befitting punishment to the accused.

ADC Kma informs on passes for R-Day

DIMAPUR: Additional deputy commissioner, Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi in a press release informed all HODs and awardees to collect their invitation cards/ car passes from deputy commissioner’s office, Kohima from January 24 to 25 from 10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. All AHODs and officers posted at the secretariat may collect their invitation cards/car passes from Khonsungo Ngullie, under secretary, GAB-II, Home department.

Dr. D.Manjunath lighting the lamp at the KVS two-day regional training programme on Monday. (NP)

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan two-day regional training programme on “Back to basics” started at Kendriya Vidyalaya Dimapur on Monday.

The training programme was inaugurated by deputy commissioner (I/C) of KVS Tinsukia reK

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gion, Dr. D. Manjunath.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Dr. Manjunath expressed that the ultimate aim of the course was to enhance the learning experience of the students.

He said that teachers would now have to ensure that the basic foundation from the previous class was strengthened for each student.

He maintained that the training would focus on three parts of educational language, such as ability, conceptual ability and arithmetic ability.

The training programme was attended by thirty six participants including principal, trained graduate teachers, HM and primary teachers of 12 Kendriya Vidyalaya’s of the

news in brief Mmhayan village general meet: Mmhayan village has convened general meeting on January 28, at 9 a.m in Akuk village, council hall. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

OMS consultative meet: Outreach Multipurpose Society (OMS) headquarter oriental colony, Dimapur has convened consultative meeting on January 27, at 2:30 p.m at the residence of its secretary, Peter Mozhui. All members and well wishers have been requested to attend the meeting.

NSSATA joint executives meeting: NSSATA has convened a joint emergency meeting with all the district executives on February 3 at 10 a.m at D’Block Panchayat Hall, Kohima. All the district presidents along with two executives have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Districts have also been requested to come along with fines of the absentees deducted for the two-day agitation held at Kohima in the month of November, 2016.

ADC Medzhiphema informs: Additional deputy commissioner, Medziphema, Sara S Jamir has informed all concerned that on account of National Voters’ Day 2017, a programme have been organized on January 25 at 11 a.m in the office of the additional deputy commissioner, Medziphema. All concerned supervisors and all the BLOs under 5 Ghaspani II AC have been directed to attend the programme without fail.

Tening mass social for Republic Day 2017 celebration: Tening conducted mass social work held on January 21 in view of the ensuing Republic Day 2017 celebration. Government employees from different departments took part in cleaning their respective office com-

pounds. The public also joined the mass social work. Department of Information and Public Relations (IPR) planted fruit trees in the office premises.

Mangkolemba SDPDB meeting: The monthly Mangkolemba Sub-Division Planning and Development Board meeting for the month of January was held on January 23 in ADC’s conference hall under the chairmanship ADC, Mangkolemba. The board welcomed new member Abijit Kumar Das, manager SBI while K.Athili Manager SBI delivered a short farewell speech. The meeting discussed work distribution for Republic Day 2017, cultural exchange programme between Assam-Nagaland in March 2017 and recognition of new villages in Mangkolemba sub-division.

The meeting decided that that the PHED and NAP would present their departmental activities in the next meeting.

DC Kohima conducts meeting at Tseminyu: DC & District ERO Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan conducted a meeting with Tseminyu town/ward GBs and the candidates of the ensuing ULB/town council election at Tseminyu town on January 21. DC & District ERO Kohima briefed the norms and procedures of election to the candidates and also urged upon them to carefully follow the model code of conduct. He also reminded them to cooperate with officials on election duty. Town/ward GBs also expressed their views in the meeting that they assured peaceful election for Tseminyu town council. ADC & ERO Tseminyu Vikhweno M.Meratsu, EAC Tseminyu, Shelley, APRO & IA (IPR), town/ward GBs, all candidates for the ensuing ULB/town council election attended the meeting.

crime beat

Excise Kma seize drugs worth Rs.10.5 L

The holy mass was presided over by Holy Cross Church, Staff Reporter

Vidyalaya regional training prog underway

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The training programme would culminate on January 24.

It may be noted that Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan would be conducting workshops on “back to basics” programmes across the country for students to brush up on lessons that they had not understood earlier.

NSSATA reminds govt to release pending salaries DIMAPUR: Nagaland SSA Teachers Association (NSSATA) has reminded the state government about the pending salaries and urged that assurances given be strictly adhered and implemented by first week of February.

A press note from NSSATA president, Aliba Sangtam and assistant general secretary Asungla Lemtor stated that commissioner & secretary had given a written assurance No. C&S/SE&SCERT/ MISC/2016 dated November 2, 2016 in regard to pending salaries.

Nagaland SSA Teachers Association therefore reminded the state government to strictly adhere and implement the terms of agreement by following all necessary steps and measures for timely release of instalments and payment of pending salaries from November 2016 till date along with the arrears by first week of February 2017.

NSSATA cautioned that failure to fulfil the written assurance would compel the NSSATA to show its resentment for which the government would be held accountable.

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Acting on a specific information, personnel of superintendent of Excise Kohima manning Peducha check gate on January 21 at around 10.30 p.m. seized 1,05,000 (approx) banned spasmo proxyon capsules worth, approximately, Rs. 10, 50, 000 from a private transport vehicle, white Tata Indigo (MN 01S 3260), and arrested the driver.

According to superintendent of Excise Kohima, Vikikhe Aomi, the arrested person identified as one Md. Isamuddin alias BM Wasid son of I. Muhamed Makal of Lilong Bazar, Thoubal district, Manipur, was halted at the check gate and while checking the vehicle, “special chambers” were found on the floor of the vehicle and below the seats where the banned drugs were hidden.

Aomi said that “special and secret” chambers were carefully and meticulously carved, welded and painted to avoid detection. He informed that banned capsules of blue manufactured drugs were found loaded into these secret chambers and spaces at the rear bonnet.

Superintendent of Excise Kohima said that two occupants of the vehicle and the driver were detained for questioning during which the driver revealed that the drugs belonged to one Feroz from Lilong Makholeikai, Thoubal district, Manipur.

The driver was offered Rs. 15,000 to smuggle the consignment till Manipur.

The driver also confessed that the two occupants had nothing to do with the drugs as they were just acquaintances whom he met at a hotel in Dimapur and came along as they were also travelling to Manipur. The two occupants has been released from custody after observing all the formalities, informed Aomi The superintendent also informed that full efforts were on to arrest the absconder Feroz and that a prima facie case against Md. Islamuddin has been estab-

Seized spasmo proxyon capsules. lished for violation of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 and Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.

The seizure was made under the command of Assistant Inspector of Excise, Akum and the duty party comprise of constables Akup, Khruvotso, Lhoukuolie, Khehoshe, Penshak, Aongsen and Akho.

Meanwhile in Dimapur, excise mobile squad unit during prohibition duty in and around Dimapur had seized 558 bottles of assorted liquor (IMFL/beer) and apprehended nine persons. The accused were booked under relevant section of NLTP ACT’ 89 and seized articles kept with the mobile squad.

In a press release, superintendent of excise (M/S) Katoho Sumi applauded the personnel on duty for the seizure made.

He also stated that the enforcement team would continue to raid places where liquor were sold/stacked and would continue to carry out excise and prohibition duties in future to check and stop the flow of liquor in the state.

Assam Rifles apprehend NSCN (K) cadre with IED at Longkhim DIMAPUR: In a joint operation by 5 and 40 Assam Rifles along with Nagaland Police, an NSCN (K) cadre was apprehended from Longkhim town on January 23.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the operation was based on regular inputs about the presence of the cadre to target security force convoys on Tuensang-Mokokchung road during Republic Day celebrations.

PRO stated that the individual was identified as ‘self styled lieutenant’ Yantril Sangtam, Chimonger village, Tuensang who was in possession of an

Assam Rifles personnel along with the accused and seized items IED with a detonator, a The individual was reserve detonator and one handed over to the TuenPt. 22 pistol with four live sang Police Station, PRO rounds. added.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 24

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Agartala Sunny and nice

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Guwahati Plenty of sunshine Imphal

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Governor along with Dr.Lorin launching the Tetso Interdisciplinary Journal on the occasion of Scholastic Day. D I M A P U R : Te t s e o College Sovima held its scholastic day 2017 at the college amphitheatre with Governor P.B. Acharya as chief guest on January 23.

According to DIPR report, Acharya said that there were around 3 lakh graduates in Nagaland out of 20 lakh population and questioned whether the empowered youth were addressing the social issues.

“Our education is not only for ourselves, more and more empowerment means more and more debt towards the society,” he maintained. Quoting Modi’s words, “Unless

North East develops India cannot progress,” Acharya stressed on the need for having an ultimate goal.

We have excelled in cultural performance and have showcased to the world so now let us show the world our other professionalism, he encouraged. He called upon the graduates to seriously ponder on how to make the state peaceful and progressive by being the agents of change. “Be the soldiers to make Nagaland a golden Nagaland and make India a prosperous nation,” Acharya exhorted.

On the occasion, P.B.Acharya also launched

the college E-book and also the Tetso Interdisciplinary Journal. He also gave away the prestigious student of the year award to P. S. Reishangnim a student of B.Com 6th semester.

Acharya also announced a scholarship, the Governor’s Award in the name of Dr. T. Ao of Rs. 50,000 for Tetso students, the details of which would be worked out.

Earlier special songs were presented by Tetso choir and Nagaland Chamber choir and director administration Tetso college delivered the welcome note.

Khriehu inaugurates renovation of Kma local ground Correspondent

KO H I M A , JA N 2 3 (NPN): Parliamentar y secretary of YRS, MTF, Lotteries and chairman DPDB Khriehu Liezietsu inaugurated the renovation of Khuochiezie Kohima local ground, initiated and organized by Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) in the presence of deputy commissioner and chairman District Sports Council Kohima, Rajesh Soudararajan at Kohima local ground on Monday evening.

Liezietsu in his address appreciated and congratulated the KVYO for noble initiative of renovation work at Kohima local ground saying that their organization has taken up the task which even the concerned department could not. He also challenged the organization to work out more such initiatives and co-operate with government programmes which would make the city progress better.

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Khriehu, Kohima DC, KMC administrator, KVYO officials and others after unveiling the monolith (NP).

Sports Council Kohima Rajesh Soudararajan in his brief address appreciated KVYO for the initiative of renovation and appealed for cooperation with one another for better achievements even in future.

For mer Kohima DC and secretary home department Rovilatuo Mor in his address shared his great concern for the need of adding better facilities at Kohima local ground for public benefit. He urged the concerned government department to take up the other needful facilities for

the local ground.

K V YO p r e s i d e n t Medozhatuo Rutsa who led the programme also addressed the gathering and said the motive and intention of renovation project was to reciprocate the good deed of administrative authorities for allotting the space for winter trade fair. It was also to encourage the clubs and associations to care for public properties and to create awareness and sense of belonging for public properties. Rutsa said the renovations works included construction of VIP dias,

painting of rostrum, gallery and toilets, levelling the ground, underground drainage, new wiring and re-fabrication and painting of both gates.

Kohima village chair man Medoselhou Keretsii also addressed the gathering.

E a r l i e r, K h r i e h u unveiled the monolith of renovation at the local ground rostrum. Programme was attended by district administration, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase, KVYO officials, leaders of KVC, KMK and others.

DIMAPUR: District Task Force meeting in connection with IPPI, Mission Indradhanush (MI) Phase- IV and DeWorming was held in the DC’s office chamber Kohima under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner, Rajesh Soundararajan on January 23.

According to DIPR report, the meeting began with brief introduction of the activities being carried out under IPPI, NDD and Mission Indradhanush by the chief medical officer, Ko h i m a , D r. Av i nu o Metha.

In the meeting, DPO (RCH-UIP), Dr. Avile informed that IPPI to be held on January 29 and gave report on the background and concept of Mission Indradhanush Phase – IV. She said that the mission focuses on interventions to improve full immunization coverage in India from 65% in 2014 to at least 90% children in the next five years.

Under Kohima district, Mission Indradhanush Phase-IV 2017 would be conducted in Tseminyu block where session sites planned are Tseminyu CHC- 15 sessions site, Chunlikha PHC- 3 sessions s i t e a n d Te s o p h e n y u PHC- 2 sessions site, she informed.

D r. Av i l e a l s o highlighted the coverage report of Missions Indradhanush phase III - 2016 where a total of 248 coverage for pregnant women and total of 164 of fully immunized children were covered.

D r. Av i l e a l s o informed about National Deworming Day 1st round to be held on February 10 for all children in age group of 1-19 years of age and on Mop-up-Day on February 15 for those missed out children.

In this regard, the de puty commissioner informed all concerned personnel to mobilize the parents, ASHAs and AWW to cooperate with the health workers in their respective areas.

He also expressed on the need to create awareness and sensitize the public on immunization, where active participation and suppor t from the concerned departments, NGOs, community leaders, ward councils, religious institutions was required for the successful implementation of the programme.

Project officerUNDP, Rajesh Khartu Monsang also highlighted on cold chain which consisted of a series of storage and transpor t links, designed to keep vaccine at recommended

temperature from the point of manufacture until it reached the target beneficiary. He informed that there were 18 cold chain points, 36 CCH t r a i n e d o n e V I N, 7 additional CCH trained on eVIN and 18 mobile phones distributed to CCPs under Kohima district.

I n D i m a p u r, t h e District Task Force held a meeting on IPPI 1st round, Mission Indradhanush 4th phase and National Deworming Day at DC’s chamber on January 23.

Dr. Lanuakum, DPO, UIP-RCH, presented a brief status of polio eradication programme in the country as well as the district status.

He also reminded the members of the upcoming IPPI on January 29. He further presented on the strategy and plan of action for 2017 mission Indradhanush 4th phase.

Dr. Lanuakum also informed the members on the upcoming National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10.

He also appreciated the support and coordination rendered by the Education and Social Welfare departments for the successful implementation of National Deworming Day 2016 and hoped that the same support would be rendered again.

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and chairman DTF Kesonyu Yhome, stated that the efforts of the DTF over the last couple of years have been very successful and further hoped that DTF would strive to spread the message of the importance and benefits of national health programmes in the State and urged all concerned to spread any health related information to the grass root level.

He further assured to involve the respective block officers and requested local community leaders to actively participate in the aforementioned activities.

Project officeroperation UNDP Imli L o n g k u m e r, g ave a n orientation to the members on eVIN (electronic Va c c i n e I n t e l l i g e n c e Network) system that have been established in the State to improve vaccine and cold chain logistic management across all cold chain points.

He gave a detailed presentation on the objectives and approaches of UNDP in implementing eVIN successfully in the State.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s attended by the stakeholders of the various department; Administration, Education, Medical and UNDP official and representatives from Chief Medical Officer.

Birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Bose celebrated DIMAPUR: Netaji Subash Chandra Bose’s 120th birth anniversary was celebrated under the aegis of Netaji Subash Kala Kendra, Railway Colony, Dimapur, on January 23.

President of Dimapur Bangali Samaj K.K. Paul was the chief guest and Narayan Chandra Nath, electrical senior section engineer, N F.Railway, DMV and advocate Y.P. Gupta were the guests of honour.

All the dignitaries delivered short speeches on the life of Netaji Subash Bose and to kee p the identity and exhorted the gathering to follow the ideals of Netaji.

Songs in honour of Netaji by artist Sonali Lodh and Sucharita Mahajan along with others participants of Dimapur were the highlights of the programme and Amal Chandra Dey proposed the vote of thanks at the conclusion.

Members of ‘Trail Hounds’, Monday, donated a refrigerator to Care & Support Orphanage Home, Mokokchung. Seen here are C&SS managing director Imchawati Kichu (2nd from left) and president, Trail Hounds, Atoba Longkumer (seated 1st from left). (NP)

Tening town council election training held

DIMAPUR: Additional deputy commissioner cum returning officer of Tening town council election, Thsuvisie Phoji exhorted the polling officials training at Customary Court, Tening on January 23.

According to DIPR report, Thsuvisie Phoji asked the officials to take their duties seriously with dedication and sincerity.

The town council would use ballot papers for the polling which was scheduled on February 1, Returning Officer added.

Government employees were being deputed to Election Commission, he added. The Election Commission is an autonomous body that would take stern disciplinary action to those who failed to perform their duty, Returning Officer said.

Assistant Returning Officer cum Extra Assistant Commissioner, Kelevituo Nisa speaking as master trainer asked the polling official to hold their responsibilities till the end of the election process.

Neiba Kronu launches RFID based L. Khumo inaugurates Meyo Kam Niu morung file tracking-management system

DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary of Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation & Monitoring, Taxes, Neiba Kruno had graced the launching programme of RFID based File Management System as the chief guest on January 23 at the conference hall of additional chief secretary and development commissioner, Kohima.

According to DIPR report, as an initiative of EGovernance, Neiba Kruno had initiated the development of this project for state planning department to accurately and efficiently track and monitor files automatically. He also explained that, although we were well into the 21st century and relying more and more upon electronic databases, old-fashioned paperwork still had a place in the workplace. A wide range of organizations across the world still rely on files and folders, and records that must be accurately tracked and located etc, he said. He also added that even state departments K

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Parliamentary secretary for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation & Monitoring, Taxes, Neiba Kronu speaking at the launching programme of RFID based File Management System in the conference hall of ACS & development commissioner, Kohima on January 23. (DIPR) do have large number of files and documents of immense importance which sometimes tends to get misplaced, and locating of the same sometimes become a cumbersome process.

By implementing RFID based File Management System, one can effectively manage files or documents. With the implementation of the system, no unauthorized person would be allowed

or can carry files personally and move from table to table meeting officials of the department.

Addl. cs & development commissioner, R.B.Thong, who also chaired the function, ex-

plained that the project was implemented on pilot basis and the use of the RFID based system would not only save time and effort, but also bring about improved workflow processes and increased output efficiency of the department. Department has attached RFID chips in about 1000 files to assist in easy tracking of documents and files and their respective status. Using this system would help in tracking of any file of its location in the department at any given time, further this would also do away with unauthorized person carrying files in the department as all the files have to be digitally accepted by concerned officials in the departments.

A shor t presentation was made by Er. M. Kithan, project director on RFID based technology. Host of officials from the department attended the programme. Vote of thanks was given by addl. development commissioner, Aolemla Jamir.

L. Khumo inaugurating the Meyo Kam Niu morung with the beating of the log drum at Wui village on January 20 at Meyo Kam. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary of Land Revenue, Village Guard and Women Resources Development, L. Khumo inaugurated the Meyo Kam Niu morung with the beating of the log drum at Wui village on

January 20 at Meyo Kam. DIPR reported that L. Khumo had advised villagers to live in peace and unity and also asked the villages to cooperate with the government for development. He also said that

importance should be given to educate the youngsters to lead the villages.

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IMPHAL, Jan 23: The proposed tripartite talks between Manipur government, Centre and UNC scheduled today has been postponed indefinitely after Manipur government has agreed to United Naga Council’s demand to hold the talks at New Delhi.

Responding to an intimation regarding state government’s decision, Union ministry of home affairs has also reportedly agreed to host the talks. The talks would be fixed depending on court hearing on January 25. On their part, the Manipur government has reportedly informed the Centre that as per an order of the Imphal East chief judicial magistrate, the state government will arrange all necessary steps for UNC president to take part in the proposed talk.

M e a n w h i l e, t o p brasses of state police and Central security forces including Army Monday appeared before a full bench of the High Court of Ma-

nipur and deposed on the security measures on two national highways where normal shipping of essential commodities has been disturbed owing to the UNC sponsored economic blockade.

Manipur police DGP, CRPF DIG, IG AR (S), GOC 57 Mountain Division and BSF DIG (Counter Insurgency Operation) appeared before the court as per a directive of the court where hearing on a PIL related with imposition of economic blockade is in progress.

In the court, top brasses of the Central security forces asserted that the forces under their commands were deployed in the state to counter insurgency. However, they also assured would extend all kinds of cooperation to the state police in re-opening the national highways if need arises.

Manipur DGP LM Khoute responding to the court said that state police was getting all kinds of assistance from the Central

security forces and NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam section) has re-opened with their assistance.

While stating that loaded trucks were being escorted on regular basis on NH-37, the DGP also revealed that most of the trucks transport building materials instead of essential commodities.

Regarding the nonopening of NH-2 (ImphalDimapur section), the top brasses unanimously requested the court to allow them to depose in a camera hearing.

After the statements of the top brasses of the police and security force, the court fixed the next hearing on January 25 and it directed the state consumer affairs, food and public distribution (CAF & PD), authority of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Imphal and other concerned civil supply authorities to appear before the court on the same day.

The court also directed CAF&PD, IOC and others to constitute a committee

Northeast food processing technology seminar held

Participants of Northeast food processing and technology seminar.

Japanese envoy to pay tribute to WWII soldiers

Majority defectors in BJP list for Manipur polls

GUWAHATI, Jan 23 (Agencies): Japanese ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu, who is on a tour to the northeast, said the Japan government will take initiatives to pay tribute to the Japanese soldiers, who had died during the World War II, in these parts of the country.

Talking to TOI here, Hiramatsu said he is visiting the war memorial sites at Kohima, following which he will decide something concrete for the future.

“I visited Imphal to see how we can pay tribute to those people who had lost their lives under the most tragic circumstances and now I’m going to visit Kohima. After visiting these two cities, I will decide on the course of action to pay respect to the sacrifices made by the soldiers,” Hiramatsu said. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, there are 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War in Kohima war cemetery.

In Imphal cemetery, there were originally 950 burials, but after hostilities had ceased, the Army Graves Service had brought in graves from other smaller cemeteries. The cemetery now contains 1,600 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.

Netaji’s birth anniversary observed at Diphu

Tripura judge punished for drunken driving

Correspondent

Diphu, Jan 23: Diphu Press Club in association with All Assam Bengali Youth Federation (Karbi Anglong Unit) observed the 120th birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose in befitting manner at Diphu town today.

To mark the event, a joint rally of school children representing various educational institutions, senior citizens, intellectuals and representatives of various social organizations was organised. Diphu MLA Sum Ronghang along with senior BJP leaders attended in a cultural program at Sitalabari cultural hall. Ronghang paid rich tribute to Netaji and urged the youths to follow his principles in life.

RSS units of Karbi Anglong also observed the birth anniversary of Netaji. Uniformed RSS cadres with tabloid of Mother India and Netaji marched through the main avenues of the town.

‘Assam govt aiding infiltrators’ GUWAHATI, Jan 23 (Agencies): The Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM), an anti-influx body headed by Supreme Court advocate Upamanyu Hazarika, is going to lodge complaints with the police against the state government and several of its officials for “aiding infiltrators” to settle in 77,420 bighas of land in Darrang district’s Sipajhar.

Hazarika, who had also headed an apex court commission studying Bangladeshi infiltration into Assam, said, “For the past three years, the indigenous people of Sipajhar have been relentlessly demanding that their land be freed of encroachers, suspected to be illegal migrants. Rather than evicting them, the government has provided benefits to them, which is in flagrant violation of the law. It is nothing but a continued breach of laws.”

“Of the land under encroachment, only 1,200 bighas was cleared in the name of eviction. A total of some 3,000 bighas of the encroached land falls under Professional Grazing Reserves, which, under the Assam Revenue Regulation, can only be used for grazing,” he added.

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DIBRUGARH, Jan 23 (Agencies): Sunday’s brazen attack on Assam Rifles jawans by suspected Ulfa(I) and NSCN(K) militants in the Jagun area of Tinsukia district has once again raised questions about security agencies’ preparedness in dealing with such threats.

The incident, which comes just ahead of Republic Day when the state’s security machinery is on alert, points at the failure of intelligence gathering in the area.

In fact, security agencies had anticipated such an attack in Tinsukia district, an Ulfa stronghold, in the run up to Republic Day. On January 19, DGP Mukesh Sahay, while chairing a high-level security meeting at the 2nd APBN at Makum, had warned of possible strikes by NE militant groups ahead of Republic Day. Among those present at the meeting were Special DGP (Border) RM Singh, IGP (Special Branch) RP Meena, Tinsukia SP

India’s thrust area and to emphasize on new products and processes.

P.T. Bhutia, principal director, department of horticulture, government of Sikkim graced the event as the chief guest and T.D. Bhutia, deputy secretary, commerce & industry, government of Sikkim presided over as the guest of honor for the seminar.

The seminar revolved around presentations and interactive panel discussions on the various aspects of the importance of development of food processing initiative and challenges.

drunken condition on the midnight of June 6, 2014,” the notification said.

The notification, issued by the High Court’s Registrar General Satya Gopal Chattopadhyay said that Debbarma, the then civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate (first class) in Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district and now sub-divisional judicial magistrate-cumcivil judge in Kanchanpur in north Tripura district, has

Ambush raises questions about security lapses

to chalk out a plan to enhance the number of trucks ferrying essentials items.

The court further directed the committee to submit a report regarding the matter in the next hearing.

In may be mention here that in compliance with a court order issued on January 16, a meeting of the Combined Headquarters (CHQs) was held under the chair of state chief minister recently.

In order to get the economic blockade lifted, the CHQs meeting identified 32 vulnerable points where AR/Army/CRPF personnel are required to be deployed. Further, 25 other areas have also been identified which the state police would take care of.

Also, as a step to ease the fuel crisis in the state, Indian Air Force’s cargo plane has started transporting filled oil tankers to the state. The first flight with two oil tankers carrying 20 and 12 kilo litres of diesel respectively landed at Imphal airport Sunday evening.

D imap u r , J a n 2 3 (NPN): Northeast food processing and technology seminar was held on January 21 at at Hotel Delliso Abode, Gangtok, Sikkim.

The seminar was organised by ministry of food processing industries, government of India in association with federation of industry and commerce of north eastern region (FINER).

The main objective of the seminar was to disseminate appropriate information to the prospective investors and investment partners from the region regarding Government of

Agartala, Jan 23 (IANS): The Tripura High Court has punished a local court judge for drunken driving, a court notification said here on Monday.

“After a thorough investigation, the full court of the Tripura High Court led

by Chief Justice T. Vaiphei has decided to withhold two increments of salaries of Motom Debbarma for driving his private vehicle recklessly and dangerously in a

The main topics that were discussed during the seminar were agricultural marketing and it’s prospective in the context of north east region and the role of different market committees.

Sujata Jena, associate professor, College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology spoke about R & D findings, packaging and flavor of Sikkim in food processing.

The seminar was followed by a one-to-one interaction between department officials, industry captains and participants from the state.

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confessed to his guilt.

“The judge also in writing sought apology for his lapses and mistakes. After the incident he was arrested by the police and was in police custody for about ten hours,” a high court official said.

He said that Debbarma did not inform about the incident and his subsequent arrest by the police to the higher authorities and that he also violated rules.

N e w D e lhi , J a n 23(AGENCIES): After putting its list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur on hold for two days, the Bharatiya Janata Party finally released its first list of contestants for 31 constituencies of the state in New Delhi on Monday.

The fact that the major part of the list included names of candidates who had defected from other parties – particularly the Congress – angered a large number of party cadre and ticket hopefuls.

On January 20, a day after the party’s central election committee met in New Delhi to finalise the names, a list of 17 names reached Imphal informally, triggering a huge protest from the supporters of several ticket seekers.

Holding banners and raising slogans in front of the party office, they vented their anger at the leaders and at “New Delhi” for “discriminating loyal party workers to favour turncoats and those who have no grassroots connection.”

The January 23 list, finalised by the election committee president Amit Shah along with the Prime Minster Narendra Modi, home minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister Arun Jaitley and committee members, included the names of Congress defectors Yumkham Erabot

Mugdhajyoti Mahanta, Sadiya SP Prasanta Sagar Changmai, Charaideo SP Jitmol Doley, DIG (Eastern range, Arunachal Pradesh) Apur Betin, Namsai SP CK Mein, Longding SP Rohit Meena, GOC of Dinjan-based 2nd Mountain Division, Commander of 181 Mountain Brigade, Laipuli and the commander of Lekhapani-based 25 Sector Assam Rifles. The DGP had called for greater coordination among security agencies and sustained operations against militant outfits.

According to reports, a 10-member armed group of Ulfa(I) led by Rupom Asom had recently entered the district from Myanmar via Arunachal Pradesh.

Based on inputs, security forces had been carrying out intensive search operations in areas along the Assam-Arunachal border since January 15. It is suspected that Sunday’s attack was carried out by the same group with the active support of NSCN(K) ultras.

Singh, who joined BJP in September, N. Biren Singh, the former Congress vice president who joined BJP in October, L. Radhakishore Singh, the former Congress minister who joined BJP in September, Kh Loken Singh, who left Congress in October, Francis Ngajokpa, who left Congress to join BJP in November, M. Hemanta Singh, also a former Congress leader who joined BJP in 2014 and Kikhondou Newmai.

Newmai, a Congress MLA, joined the BJP barely three weeks ago.

The list also included former Trinamool Congress leaders Th. Biswajit Singh (who defected from Trinamool Congress in 2015 and won one of the two seats for the BJP in the state assembly in the by-elections), S Rajan Singh (who left Trinamool Congress in September), Kh. Ibomcha Singh (who contested the 2012 assembly polls as a Trinamool Congress candidate) and R. K. Shivachandra (who joined the BJP from Trinamool Congress in 2014) and former Manipur People’s Party (MPP) leaders Kh. Nimaichand Luwang (who joined the BJP in 2014) and Okram Joy Singh (the former president of MPP who joined the BJP in 2015).

Y. Radheshyam Singh, a former CPI and Trinamool Congress leader who re-

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Govt. Primary School Sungkum has celebrated it's Golden Jubilee on 20th of Jan., 2017 with grand success.

The School staff and the Jubilee planning committee with deep appreciation would like to acknowledge all the individuals, families and the organisations for their valuable service and support rendered towards the school during the 50th Jubilee celebration of the school.

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Security beefed up in NE states ahead of R-Day

Imphal, Jan 23 (IANS): Security has been tightened in all the eight northeastern states for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations on Thursday. In Imphal, 62 contingents representing state and central forces, government offices, educational, cultural and sports institutions, took part in a practice march past on Monday. Police and paramilitary personnel have stepped up security in and around Manipur’s capital city. The police has also launched combing operations. Those who are found without proper identification papers will be taken to police stations for further verification. Some members of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) rebel groups were arrested on Sunday including four who were caught with explosives.

The long border with Myanmar was virtually sealed to ensure that insurgents do not infiltrate into some of the states. Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Sarbananda Sonawal and Pema Khandu respectively, have slammed the killings of two Assam Rifles personnel on Sunday. The personnel hailing from Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh were killed along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.

joined the BJP after he was expelled from it for anti-party activities, also found his name from Hiyanglam constituency. Former Nationalist Congress Party leader P Sharatchandra Singh, who joined the BJP in 2012, was also among the 31 names in the first list.

BJP state president Th Chaoba Singh, who is set to contest the assembly polls from Nambol on a party ticket, was also a former Congress union minister and deputy chief minister of a Congress government in Manipur.

“I returned to Manipur from Gujarat four years ago to work for the BJP after seeing the good work done

by Narendra Modi as the state chief minister but the party refused me a ticket in spite of my good work for a candidate whose father is a senior BJP leader. I ask from when has BJP become a father-son party?” asked C. Bijoy, a party councilor from Patsoi constituency. On January 20, his supporters, including several women, were spotted in front of the

party office holding banners demanding a ticket for him.

N Chaoba, a dejected BJP worker in Patsoi, told The Sanghai Express, “The party’s central leaders said those who contributed significantly to strengthen the party and educated the masses on the many flagship programmes taken up by the BJP government at the Centre would be given BJP ticket. Giving party tickets to persons who can lobby the most is unacceptable.”

Yet another ticket hopeful, MI Khan, “decided to join another party” in a public meeting after he was denied a ticket from Keira constituency.

A senior party state committee member, who didn’t want to be named, told this correspondent in New Delhi after the first list was released, “So what if they were Congress leaders, they can win the election as BJP members this time. The aim behind the selection of the candidates is win-ability.

Right now, our aim is to form the next government in Manipur.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, ZUNHEBOTO

NO.JUD.21/2016-17/93

Date: 19.01.2017

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Shri/Smt Vihoni Chishi of Asukhuto Town District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/guardianship Certificate declaring that His/Her/Wife/Husband Late Atovi Sema has expired on 07-11-2016.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NOTICE

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Dated, Dimapur the 19/01/17

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti T. Sashi Ao Alias -Vrs- Hotovi Ayemi, resident of Notun Bosti Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 19-02-17.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : T. Sashi Ao Alias Village /Town Block No. : Darogajan, Patta No. : 259, Dag No. : 375 & 376, Area : 02-00-00 & 05-02-09, North : Viniho & B.K Thousan, South : Vikram, East : Approach Road, West : Late B.K. Thousan.

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

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AONOKPU VILLAGE COUNCIL P.O Mangkolemba, B.P.O. Longchem Dist - Mokokchung : Nagaland

APPRECIATION

Rotomi, a Sumi village under Zunheboto District had been doing the Mass Holy Matrimonial since 2013. This year 2017, the fifth year, four couples marriage was ministered by L Zhekugha Awomi, Pastor Rotomi Baptist Church on January 10, 2017. The marriage was a grand success.

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The Aonokpu Village Council would like to congratulate the Aonokpu Rifle & Pistol Shooting Club, Aonokpu for successfully organizing the 2nd Aonokpu Rifle & Pistol Shooting Championships 2017 in collaboration with the Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy, Dimapur in 10metre Air Rifle and Air Pistol and 25metre Standard Pistol and Sports Pistol from 12th to 13th January 2017.

The Aonokpu Village Council also would like to thank Shri.

Merang Jamir International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Judge and the President of the Nagaland Rifle Association, Dimapur, Nagaland for introducing the International Shooting Sport Competitions at Aonokpu Village since 2016.

M. Temjen, Chairman Aonokpu Village Council

Sangtikaba, Secretary Aonokpu Village Council

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Taslima Nasreen bats for Uniform Civil Code

JAIPUR, JAN 23 (AGENCIES): Bangladeshi writer and human rights activist Taslima Nasreen on Monday batted for Uniform Civil Code, saying that the measure was “urgently” needed to empower people with their rights.

In an impromptu session at the Jaipur Literature Festival here, the author who has been living in exile since 1994 after facing the ire of fundamentalists, said the Islamic society needed to be more tolerant towards criticism to make progress.

“It is necessary for Islamic society to be tolerant and accept criticism without which they cannot progress. Uniform Civil Code is urgently required for empowering people with human rights,” she said.

The writer, who was in conversation with Salil Tripathi, a former board member of English PEN, slammed religious fanatics saying she did not believe in terms like “nationalism” or “religious fundamentalism”. “I don’t believe in nationalism, religious fundamentalism. I believe in one world. I believe in rights, freedom, humanism and rationalism. Until

Taslima Nasreen Islam accepts criticism, no Islamic country can be considered secular. Whenever I criticise, people want to kill me.”

Citing the treatment meted out to her by the West Bengal government, that issued a fatwa against her in 2007, she questioned why secular writers were forced to leave the country or murdered. “Why are secular writers being forced to leave the country or murdered, while religious fanatics are sheltered. I was attacked in Kolkata. Fatwa was issued against me,” she said.

“Secularism doesn’t mean to save and shelter such people just to cash in on Muslim votes. Hindu and Muslim fanatics have equally attacked me, but they were never punished,”

Social activist Bela Bhatia threatened; asked to leave Bastar Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Jan 23 (IANS): Prominent social activist Bela Bhatia on Monday alleged that she was threatened by local “goons” and asked to leave the place within 24 hours or face “consequences”.

According to Bhatia, about 30-35 goons came to her house in Parpa village (outside Jagdalpur, Bastar) Monday morning and gave her 24 hours to leave.

“Some 30 - 35 local goons today (Monday) came to my house around between 12.30- 2.30 a.m. and threatened me leave the place immediately or they would burn my house. They were really threatening and shouting slogans against me such as Bela Bhatia Murdabad, Bela ko bahar nikalo,” Bhatia told IANS over the phone from Bastar.

Bhatia said that a similar incident had happened on January 21 night when the same goons were banging the door and shouting slogans against her. “They have threatened to burn my house if I don’t vacate my home and leave the place in next 24 hours,” said Bhatia.

Bela Bhatia Asked if she had lodged an FIR with the local police, Bhatia told IANS: “After the incident I have not been able to leave my home. I spoke to the Bastar’s Superintendent of Police R. N. Das. I will file the complain tomorrow morning.”

“Currently the police has deployed some 10-15 police constables, including women constables outside my house. The SP will be meeting me soon,” said Bhatia. Bhatia said that she was trying seek the help of police so that she could have some more time to leave the place. Bhatia has also urged the District Collector to arrange for a temporary accommodation for the timing.

she said. Noting that “true secularism” was not being practised, she said both the right to believe in a religion and not to believe in one must be respected by the state.

“People do not practice true secularism. Everyone has a right to believe in their religion and I respect it. The problem is that the state and the society respect the right to believe in a religion, but not the right to not believe in one. The state must not be religious. All laws must be based on equality and justice,” she said.

She also said that all religions were “against women” and only education can help mitigate the “rising intolerance”.

“Be it any religion, they are always against women. I believe in absolute freedom of expression.

To curb rising intolerance in society and atrocities on women, education can play a major role. “When I talk about women rights, I criticise religions that do not have equal rights for women. Hindu women in Bangladesh do not get the freedom they have in India.

What kind of democracy is it?” she said.

HC’s order on PM’s degree unfortunate: Arvind Kejriwal New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday termed the Delhi High Court’s order on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Delhi University degree as unfortunate and said the people have a right to see their Prime Minister’s educational degree. He also said that Modi’s degree is “definitely fake”.

“Delhi High Court stay order very unfortunate. People have a right to see their PM’s degree,” Kejriwal tweeted.

Kejriwal’s reaction came after the Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the Central Information Commission order directing Delhi University to allow inspection of records of all students who had passed the BA degree exam in 1978, the year in which, according to the University, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also cleared the examination.

“Modiji’s degree is definitely fake. He is trying his best to conceal it ,” Kejriwal added.

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Congress demands detailed report on train accidents

Ajoy Kumar New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): Congress on Monday hit out at the Modi government for the recent spate of train accidents in the country, demanding a detailed report on them and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi “who was responsible for them and what action will be taken against them”.

Slamming the government for abject failure on railway safety, the Congress also said Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu should have “resigned on moral grounds”, and asked who should be held accountable for these accidents and continuous loss of innocent lives. “The Narendra Modi government has failed on all fronts. The abject railway safety record is a good barometer of this government’s record,” said Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar.

“While changing the colours of the bedsheets, surge pricing and Wifi at stations could be cosmetic ideas, the government has miserably failed on the core issue of ensuring safety and security for crores of passengers who travel by train in the length and breadth of this country,” he added.

Kumar also said the recent railway accident due to the derailment of JagdalpurBhubaneswar Express is the third major train accident in the past two months and it was the fifth such accident in the past six months.

At least 39 people were killed and 50 injured when the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express derailed in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, police said on Sunday.

“No reports have been submitted of the past accidents and no accountability was fixed. We want to ask the Prime Minister, who is responsible and what action will be taken?” asked Kumar.

“Even as the enquiry report of the previous Patna-bound Indore-Rajendranagar Express derailment that took place two months back in which at least 146 people lost their lives is awaited, the government has been again caught unaware to deal with a similar accident in Andhra Pradesh,” he said.

Bengal pays tribute to Netaji on his 120th birth anniversary

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pays floral tribute at the portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on the occasion of his birth anniversary. 4 Ko l kat a , J an 2 3 (IANS): West Bengal on Monday celebrated legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 120th birth anniversary with floral tributes, devotional songs, meetings and rallies.

The main function, organised by the state government was held in northern Bengal’s picturesque Darjeeling hill station.

Attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the function commenced with blowing of a siren alarm at 12.15 p.m. sharp to mark the exact time of Bose’s birth in 1897.

Paying homage to Bose, Banerjee pledged to fulfil his dreams by working for all sections of people without discrimination.

“We will fulfil the dream of Netaji. We will keep working for the common people. Netaji was a leader of the country. A true leader does not discriminate and works for all,” she said.

The Banerjee government has been observing the legendary revolutionary’s birth anniversary in the hills for the last three years.

Banerjee announced that Rs 10 lakh has been allotted for the renovation of the house in the hills

where Netaji resided. “We celebrate the birth anniversary of Netaji every year but we do not know about his death. This is a tragedy,” she said.

In another function held at Netaji Bhavan, the ancestral house of Bose in South Kolkata, Governor K.N. Tripathi paid glowing tributes to the freedom fighter. Netaji’s family members were present on the occasion. The programme concluded with the Netaji Birthday concert where Meeryung Hall, the wife of the present US consul general to Kolkata Craig Hall, took part.

Jyotiraditya Scindia accuses BJP of insulting soldiers Panaji, Jan 23 (IANS): Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday accused the central government of insulting the country’s soldiers.

Scindia also claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to interfere with the autonomous institutions and attempts were being made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Mahatma Gandhi with himself.

“It pains me that today we have in place in our country a Defence Minister, that has shown scant respect for our defence forces. The very fact that he mentions that Indian army has only realised its strength like that of ‘Lord Hanuman’ after the

surgical strikes,” Scindia said in Panaji.

The Congress leader was in Goa to release the party’s poll manifesto in Panaji.

“The fact that he mentions that 30 years of steam was left off after September 29, is that not besmirching the many sacrifices that our army jawans have given through the last 50-55 years to keep the integrity of our motherland intact,” Scindia said.

Scindia also blamed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for not implementing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for all soldiers.

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of attacking the autonomy of currency was a result of of institutions, including one such decision. educations institutions, the He also said the manReserve Bank of India (RBI) ner in which the photo and the Neeti Ayog. of Mahatma Gandhi was “As the very fulcrum replaced by that of Prime of our economic frame- Minister Narendra Modi on work, the RBI today has Khadi Village Gramudyog become a puppet in the advertisements was “shockhands of the government. ing”.

Diktats are beign sent from “So key is the centraliDelhi about how policies sation of one image in our are to be made and those are country that today, even the turned around in a matter of Father of Nation has been Jyotiraditya Scindia hours without application replaced. This is something come out about the quality of mind,” Scindia said, add- the people of Goa must also of rations and food that is ing that the demonetisation rise against,” Scindia said. given to jawans, people who give their lives to keep us GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND safe at home, all of those facts are conveniently ig- DIRECTORATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA nored,” Scindia also said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 48 Dimapur, tuesday, January 24, 2017

Caste and communal polity

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aste politics in Uttar Pradesh cannot change and as winning is the sole objective of every political party, this equation will remain intact, at least for a long time.

Despite the current brouhaha over pre-poll surveys and expert analysis about the probable scenario of which party will get the largest share of seats and thus come to power with or without an alliance ; what has not been talked about factors that could just upset current estimates.

Of all states, Uttar Pradesh with 80 seats in the Lok Sabha holds the key to the fate of the Narendra Modi government in 2019.The BJP had swept UP in 2014 Lok Sabha elections winning 71 out of the 80 seats. Whatever strategy that is being planned for the UP electioneering, there is no getting away from the fact that caste and community politics again, could decide the outcome. Every party is working on an election strategy from this angle when the state appears to be broadly heading for a three-cornered contest between the BJP, the BSP and SamajwadiCongress alliance. The BJP has not been too overly concerned about Muslim votes, though the community constitutes 20 per cent of the 100-million-strong electorate in the state. For the first time in its electoral history, UP did not send a single Muslim MP to the Lok Sabha in 2014. Paradoxically, this was when the legislative assembly had the highest Muslim representation - 63 were elected in 2012. The Samajwadi Party and Congress are largely the beneficiaries of Muslim votes which has often and incorrectly been described as ‘vote bank’.

It was clear that if all Muslims voted together, the BJP would not have won 71 Lok Sabha seats in UP in 2014, nor formed governments in the state in the past. The fact that Muslims don’t vote en bloc has reassured the BJP that it does not have to spend time trying to woo the community. UP 2017 will revolve around precisely this paradox -of a Muslim vote that has common traces, yet is not homogeneous. For Muslims, their choice between the Samajwadi Party, Congress and BSP will depend on how their leaders guide them but it is clear they will not vote for the BJP. The Samajwadi Party, has been the major beneficiary of the Muslim votes(which used to be for the Congress till the mid-80s).The Congress also still retains some percent of the vote. The alliance SP-Congress pre-poll alliance in UP may have finally been sealed but not before it oscillated from one end to the other. Congress poll strategist Prashant Kishore calculated that an alliance between the two would prevent division of Muslim votes.

The SP rejected the demand of the Congress for 140 seats and offered it only 95 seats which it increased to 105 seats. The Congress accepted it but not before its image took a further hammering. The BJP is expected to be the largest single party but short of majority followed by the Samajwadi Party(SP) battling a serious anti-incumbency factor and the BSP perhaps playing the role of kingmaker. UP is too big and it is time to seriously consider further bifurcation into four states with 20 Lok Sabha constituencies each, for better governance.

DailyDevotion Transformed by Beholding We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image… —2 Corinthians 3:18 The greatest characteristic a Christian can exhibit is this completely unveiled openness before God, which allows that person’s life to become a mirror for others.

When the Spirit fills us, we are transformed, and by beholding God we become mirrors. You can always tell when someone has been beholding the glory of the Lord, because your inner spirit senses that he mirrors the Lord’s own character. Beware of anything that would spot or tarnish that mirror in you. It is almost always something good that will stain it— something good, but not what is best.

The most important rule for us is to concentrate on keeping our lives open to God. Let everything else including work, clothes, and food be set aside. The busyness of things obscures our concentration on God. We must maintain a position of beholding Him, keeping our lives completely spiritual through and through. Let other things come and go as they will; let other people criticize us as they will; but never allow anything to obscure the life that “is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). Never let a hurried lifestyle disturb the relationship of abiding in Him. This is an easy thing to allow, but we must guard against it. The most difficult lesson of the Christian life is learning how to continue “beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord….”

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The opportunity is often lost by deliberating. ~ Publilius Syrus

W

hy do people eat certain animals and keep others as pets? Very often because they think that the animals they eat are not sentient, do not feel fear, pain or stress.

But all these animals feel exactly as you do, and they show their stress as well.

For instance, in farms where cattle are grown for slaughter, the cow will try to give birth to her child in a secluded place, and if she sees humans going there she actually tries to draw them away by pretending she is going to her calf somewhere else. It is as if she knows she is in a concentration camp and needs to give her child a fighting chance to escape.

In a few countries (it is now banned in most parts of the world including India and the EU) it is common for pregnant sows to be kept in “gestation crates” for their entire 16week pregnancy period.

A gestation crate is a metal crate or cage with a bare, slatted floor, which is so narrow that the sow cannot turn around and can only stand up and lie down with difficulty.

How does the sow respond to this terrible stress? She goes into clinical depression, sham chewing and bar-biting, indicating severe frustration and stress.

Tail biting in pigs is considered an abnormal behaviour, where a pig bites or chews another pig’s tail.

This is a sign of extreme stress in the animal.

Tail biting typically occurs in indoor facilities with a high density of pigs housed in a confined area with poor ventilation and/ or poor feed quality and accessibility.

Chickens show the same stress when they are cooped up with other chickens. The birds try to bite each other, or scratch each other’s wings off. Instead of making the place less stress free for hens, the poultry owner responds by cutting of the beaks and toes of chickens, making their lives even more stress and pain filled. Sheep that have restricted space, poor feed, and are maintained in indoor systems, start pulling out the wool of other sheep.

It is usually one member of the group that initiates wool pulling and this catches on. This stress created behaviour has a social ranking as well, where the lowest ranking sheep usually are the victims of wool pulling.

Horses are built to walk and eat and have social relationships, and when these are thwarted, abnormal behaviour results. They weave their heads to and fro and keep shifting their weight from foot to foot.

Crib biting is an abnormal, compulsive behaviour which involves the horse grabbing a solid object, such as the stall door or

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Put yourself in their place fence rail, with its incisors, then arching its neck, pulling against the object, and sucking in air.

When cattle are confined in intensive factories, they express stress through rolling their tongue, curling and uncurling it inside or outside their mouth, partially swallowing it and gulping air. Licking objects and biting bars is common.

C a l ve s r a i s e d f o r ‘white’ veal are generally fed a milk-like diet from birth until they are slaughtered at about four months of age.

The calves are prevented from eating any solid food, like grass, so that the colour of the meat remains pale. With a few days of this unnatural diet calves go into extreme stress. They spend hours per day in what appears to be ‘vacuum grazing’.

They extend the tongue out of the mouth and curl it to the side in what appears to be the action that cattle use to grasp a bunch of grass and pull it into the mouth, but the calves do this simply in the air, without the tongue

contacting any physical object.

Calves without their mothers try to take hold and suck parts of the pen and buckets with their mouth, or even the skin of other calves.

They prefer to suck ears, nave and scrotums.

Their body position and posture resembles a naturally sucking calf, including pushing movements.

In order to measure stress in sheep, researchers at CSIRO in New South Wales devised an experiment to look for changes in behaviour that give away an animal’s mood. When humans are feeling anxious, we pay more attention to things that seem threatening. Scientists call this an “attention bias.”

If farm animals do the same thing, then testing how attentive they are to threats could be a simple way to measure how anxious they are.

60 female Merino sheep were divided into three groups. A control group went through the experiment with only their natural level of anxiety.

The researchers artificially

increased the anxiety of the second group of sheep by injecting them with methylchlorophenylpiperazine or mCPP—a drug that “has been reported to induce anxiety in a range of species,” they write. The third group of sheep got a relaxing shot of diazepam, also known as Valium.

Each sheep was led into a walled yard with a food bucket sitting in the middle. A window in one of the walls revealed a dog sitting quietly outside.

After 10 seconds, the window was shut so the sheep couldn’t see the dog anymore.

Each sheep stayed in the yard for about three minutes while video cameras recorded its behaviour.

Every sheep froze when it saw the dog. But what happened after the window was shut?

Sheep in the control group spent about 22 seconds staring in the direction of the window after it was closed. Sheep injected with the anxietyincreasing mCPP spent almost 40 seconds like this. But sheep injected with the anti-anxiety drug stared for just 14 seconds, on average, before moving on with their lives.

More than half of the diazepam sheep then ate from the bucket. Hardly any control sheep could bring themselves to eat and none of the high-anxiety sheep ate a bite.

The more anxious the

sheep, the more attention it paid to the perceived threat – just as a human would. While the experiment, that anxiety (or lack of anxiety), was druginduced. But it provided a way to measure the anxiety sheep feel from their everyday experiences.

Farmed fish live in very stressful conditions, vastly different to what they have evolved to cope with in the wild.

Fish in aquaculture farms are forced to live in crowded tanks and endure unwanted interactions with other fish, handling by humans, struggles to get food, and sudden changes in lighting, water depth and currents. Cooped up, these fish live a life of suffering.

Up to a quarter of fish in fish farms have stunted growth, and so acute is their mental trauma that they float lifelessly on the surface of the tanks.

These fish are known as ‘drop outs.’ According to new research by Royal Society Open Science, these fish exhibit behaviour and brain chemistry identical to those of very stressed and depressed people.

Put yourself in their place. You don’t just kill them once, when you eat them. They die a thousand deaths every day. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@ nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem Grievances of auto rickshaw passengers

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have filed an R.T.I. application under the R.T.I. Act 2005 in your office regarding the AUTO RICKSHAW plying in Dimapur, because there was always argument on the street between the passenger and the Driver which lead to confrontation and apprehension etc. It is because of the extra fare charges by the driver above the prescribe rate. With reference to my reply in your office under No.RTI-1/2012-D/2279 Dated Dimapur the 03rd June 2014 by Deputy Commissioner Dimapur.

I am obliged to submit this few points for the grievances of the Auto Rickshaw passengers in Dimapur before the Deputy Commissioner to take necessary action during apprehension:1. Extra passenger fare :-The Auto fare is randomly charged by the Driver if the passenger hired or Line passenger from one parking to another. (a)Fare Charges was Rs 15/from (parking Lot No.10) to Toulazouma Village per passenger made by Moangwati Aier Deputy Commissioner Dimapur Vide Order No.DTO/DMR/RTA-01 /02/2796 from the year 2011 with effect from 4th May to till 25th Feb-2014. The Driver charged Rs 20/- in place of Rs.15/- (about two years nine months). Again the revised rate was made by N.Hushili Sema Deputy Commissioner Dimapur from Rs 15/- to Rs 20/Vide Order No.DTO/DMR/RTA1/02/PT-111/6120-25 Dated the 25th Feb’2014 to till 5th Feb’2015. the Driver charged Rs.30/- in place of Rs.20/- Per head from parking Lot No.10 to Toulazouma Village (about One year). From 5th Feb’2015.(Published in Nagaland Post) Onwards the then Deputy commissioner Dimapur Shri.

Wezope Kenye reduces the fare charges from Rs 20/-to Rs 15/but the Auto Driver still charges Rs 30/- till today. (Double fare Charge from actual rate ) (b)Parking Lot No.5 & 33 (Dhobhinala) to D.C. Court. The driver charges Rs 15/- but your revised rate is Rs10/- (33 % Extra charged). From Dhobinala to Thahekhu Village the revised rate is Rs 10/- but the Driver charges Rs 20/-(Double charge) All the parking is of the same extra fare charges by the Driver.

(This is only given an example, not ill will/motive against the Drivers of parking No.10,5 and 33 ) When the crude oil prices reduce in international market, the Auto driver never reduces the fare charged from the passengers.

It is triple in the night time

services from the actual rate prescribed by the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur. why?

2. Over load Passenger:-For Line passenger the driver try to accommodate three passenger in the front seat and four on the back, total passengers seven of RE 2 stroke made by Bajaj company and alike but it is actually 3 (three) passenger seat.

When the passengers protest, the driver refused to go on. When we have an emergency it touches the battery. This is a kind of mental harassment.

It was during the time of Shri.H.K. Khulu,IAS Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur fixed the number of passenger, on 19th Feb’1988, in his Order it is written, “It is also decided that total number of passengers of an Auto Rickshaw will be strictly 3 (three) persons only.

This extra fare charges by the Driver and overload passenger is facing the problem everyday by the passengers in this commercial hot Dimapur.

3. Hire Charged:- For example from parking No.6. (New Market) to Parking No.10.(Nagarjan Parking) the charge is Rs.35/-From Parking No.10 to Toulazouma the hired rate is Rs.70/- If I hired from New Market to Toulazouma via super Market. It is like this,(a)parking No.6.to parking No.10.=Rs.35/(b) Parking No.10, to Toulazouma Rs.70/- i.e a+b=Rs105/- but they charged Rs.200/- I lost Rs.95/- per hired. For you it doesn’t matter, but for me its matter to me.

Now the passenger are looking for non-Local Driver because of little adjustment from them, in this way the competent authority discouraged the local driver.

4. Documents:- Most of the Auto Rickshaw Driver has not valid documents. There is no insurance policy and if the occupant died or injure in an accident the owner of the vehicle force to compromise with small amount to compensate the victim. Is it a life that has worth of these much amount? When they were caught without valid documents the Driver has to pay some amount to the Police Officer for Compromised, but unfortunately when accident take place life and death cannot compromised, police are taken fine for compromising with the Driver in lieu of the seized vehicle/arrest during MV Checking and the Dy. Commissioner traffic Dimapur issued the identity of the Driver which has been paste on the back side of the Driver is maintain by very few Drivers.

5. Uniform and prescribed

Rate:- The present Deputy Commissioner Dimapur in his Order it is written, “All the Auto Rickshaw Drivers are hereby directed to display a copy of the revised Fare Chart in their vehicle for public convenience. It is the fact that none of the Auto Rickshaw driver display fare chart on their vehicle.

Also the Auto Drivers are directed to wear their uniform unless the passengers should not pay the fare to the commuters with effect from 1st August 2016. The burden was shifted from D.C to the commuters and the passengers.

Again it is written “For school students in uniform there will be a concession of 15% and for physically challenged persons, there will be a concession of 25% from the actual fare. Non-compliance of the order will be strictly dealt with as per the provision of the Law “I was never witnessed any of the Driver given concession to this reservation.

The DC in his Order said, “Anybody found violating this order will be sternly dealt with according to the provisions of law” Why the Apex tribal Hoho/ NGO silent and does not pressure the District administration and the police force? Why electronic meter reading (Distance measure) is impossible in Dimapur, if it is possible in other cities, or why the city bus is not introduced for the common people.

I thank Shri Rikhyo Kikon Lotha a concerned citizen of Dimapur for his article published in Nagaland Post on 2ndNov.2015 for fitting of electronic meter box. I was never witnessed your rejoinder to his article. Why the administrative dept. is so weak in Dimapur for administration of justice?

Why the Deputy Commissioner Dimapur does not follow his Order for maintaining peace and tranquility in the District. The District RTA should be liable for prosecution of the defaulters.

The present existing system is only in letters not in spirit, you are the Leaders who should walk the talk. Why don’t you shift your paradigms to your Order?

Whether there was any body found violation of this Law or not, If yes how many of them had been so far penalized? If not! Why? Why the competent authority concerned only for the Driver and ignored the rights of the common passengers.

I want to know how many violators/defaulters on the above SL No.1 to 5 have been so far persecuted and penalized.

Pfukrulhi Khupfuh, akrukhupfuh@gmail.com.

NSCN/GPRN to boycott India’s Republic Day celebration

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he NSCN/GPRN boycotts India’s Republic day celebration on 26th January all over Naga inhabited areas as part of the people’s struggle against India’s illegal and forceful colonization of Naga country for three quarter of a century.

The brutal crackdown on the voice of the Naga people for the last seven decades with sheer military might and violent repressions at the cost of more than half a million precious lives of the Nagas merely cannot be silenced or sentenced to oblivion.

While the India’s Armed Forces continues to maraud our country and the entire nation is enveloped with abject terror, the Nagas and NSCN/ GPRN in particular cannot allow any imposed colonial events to be hosted in the Naga soil.

Our silence and passivity only emboldens India to relegate the legitimate people’s liberation struggle to a mere secessionist movement before the international community.

Therefore every patriotic Naga must have the courage to assert for the just rights and identity that has been

inhumanly suppressed for too long.

Let the whole world know of the suffering of the Nagas in the hands of one of the world’s largest democracy and expose the sham and hypocrisy of India’s democracy tainted and concealed with one of the most excessive human rights violation since her Independence from Britain till today.

Deploying lakhs of her troops in Naga country and armed with the most potent and draconian Armed Force’s Special Power Act (providing immunity to Indian soldiers from legal prosecution) solely to violently crush the aspiration of the Naga people is the biggest blot on India’s democracy and the world must be made known of her crimes against humanity being perpetrated in silence and isolation.

Curious Naga onlookers, civilians, students etc are cautioned to refrain from participating in the upcoming event so as to avoid collateral damage. NSCN/GPRN shall not be accountable for any eventuality.

Col.Isak Sumi, MIP,NSCN/GPRN.

Reader’s Post

Ensuing polls of ULB and municipal election should be reviewed Sir,

Since the majority Naga public are not supporting the ensuing polls of both the municipal and urban local bodies polls and since the sixty legislators are the product of the 60 constituencies, whereas, the state assembly election is being at the doorstep (2018) it, will become the suicidal exercise on the part of the present state government also.

Hence, as a senior man and active social worker, for peace among the Nagas at all level, I am bound to suggest to Nagaland government not to confront with 80% of the Naga public but extend the polling date and compromise with the peoples’ voice than take the next decision with public support.

Because, all the major five tribes, supported by ENPO and Naga Hoho apex body will be too much over-load for Nagaland government, as and when we look from the distance the Act seems to become ‘anti-people.’

Thereofre, I am suggesting in Nagaland state government not to confront with the parent bodies but compromise with public of Nagaland for your tomorrow advised.

L. Vitokhe Assumi, former Sumi Hoho president and former convenor joint co-ordination committee, Sumi Hoho and ENPO.

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

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SC dismisses plea to postpone Union Budget

Nagaland to observe national voters’ day on January 25

Tamil Nadu legalizes Jallikattu; police action sparks violence

Policemen pulling and clearing the students during protest against urgent law passed for Jallikattu by State Government and Union Government in Coimbatore on Monday. (PTI)

Ranjit Sinha

NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Agencies): Ranjit Sinha, who headed the country’s premier investigating agency, will himself be the focus of an enquiry to ascertain whether he misused his power, the Supreme Court said today. Mr Sinha, as CBI chief, met at his home with several of the suspects accused of corruption and bribe-giving in the allocation of coal fields to private firms. The swindle, dubbed Coal-Gate, was executed when Dr Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister.

It is the new CBI chief, Alok Verma, who will be in charge of the investigation against Mr Sinha, judges ruled today.

Kamal Haasan, that police should not have forcibly broken a peaceful protest, many protesters crawled back to the beach.

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, himself a Tamil, appealed for calm and urged Tamils not to be swayed by anti-social elements.

Amid the violence, many schools closed down earlier than scheduled, giving anxious moments to parents.

While many are upset with the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for opposing Jallikattu, in most protest venues across Tamil Nadu, slogans were raised against both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Panneerselvam.

Some placards were vulgar and there were random calls too demanding an independent Tamil state.

The crowds finally started to disperse in the event after a retired Madras High Court judge, Hari Parandhaman, explained the finer points of the new law including safety measures to be taken during Jallikattu.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland alongwith the rest of the country shall be observing National Voters’ Day on January 25 to register the newly eligible young (18+) in the Electoral Roll and also to promote electoral participation.

DIPR reported that all the district administrations, government offices throughout the state of Nagaland have been directed to organize programme and to take the “Pledge” in their respective offices.

Schools and educational institutions have also been requested to organize National Voters’ Day for infusion of democratic values by organizing debates, declamations, mock polls, drawing and quiz competitions with the theme of democracy and electoral participation.

With the theme “empowering young and future voters”, a function to observe the 7th National Voters’ Day 2017 would be held on January 25 at

Zonal Council Hall, Kohima at 11 a.m, with chief secretary Pankaj Kumar as chief guest.

Deputy commissioner and district election officer Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan has also informed that the 7thNational Voters Day (NVD) would be observed on January 25 under Kohima distirct in the following administration headquarters, assembly constituencies and time as follows: 8Western Angami A/C at SDO (C) Zubza office at 11 a.m; 9-Kohima Town A/C and 10-Northern Angami-1 A/C at Zonal Council Hall Kohima at 11 a.m; 11-Northern Angami-II A/C at ADC Chiephobozou Office at 11 a.m; 12-Tseminyu A/C at ADC Tseminyu Office at 11 a.m; 14-Southern Angami-I and 15-Southern Angami-II A/Cs at SDO (C) Jakhama office at 11 a.m. DC also informed all the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to attend the NVD

Nagaland lad bags National Bravery Awards

Arvind Kejriwal accuses EC of promoting bribery New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the Election Commission of promoting bribery by banning him from telling people to take money from other parties but vote for the AAP. Kejriwal’s letter to Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi comes after the poll panel censored him on Friday for violating the Model Code of Conduct and warning of stern action.

Kejriwal was accused of “deliberately and intentionally” instigating the public to take bribes for

voting in the Goa assembly election of February 4.

“The allegation is baseless. The truth is I am trying to curb bribery. The whole nation knows the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was born to fight corruption and bribery and is committed to put an end to them,” Kejriwal wrote in his letter.

Kejriwal said he was not instigating people to take bribes.

“What wrong am I saying? If I asked them to vote for the same party that they take money from, that would be bribery. I am telling them not to vote for the party which gives them

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money,” he wrote.

“My statement will reduce bribery. When parties distributing money will realise that people won’t vote for them even after taking money, they will stop distributing money,” he added.

Kejriwal said the people of Delhi voted for AAP

PM Narendra Modi presenting the National Bravery Awards 2016 to Thanghilmang Lunkim, in New Delhi.

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 3 (NPN): A 12-year-old Nagaland boy received National Bravery Awards from the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. He was among the 25 children who were given the National Bravery Awards by Prime Minister Modi at the presentation ceremony.

Prime Minister in a tweet said, “A boy was saved from drowning due to the bravery of Thanghilmang Lunkim, a boy

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even after taking money from the Congress and the BJP and these parties would think twice before distributing money again as “they would feel it is of no use”.

“By stopping me from making my statement, the Election Commission is promoting bribery instead of curbing it. A Delhi court has also ruled that my statement doesn’t instigate anyone to take bribes,” he wrote.

Kejriwal said the Election Commission was trying for 70 years to prevent the use of money to lure voters but this had only gone up.

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In Dimapur district the day would be observed on January 25 under the t h e m e, “ e m p owe r i n g young and future voters”.

Commissioner of Taxes Nagaland, Asangba Chuba Ao would be gracing the occasion as the chief guest in the programme to be held at Lotha Hoho Ki. Deputy commissioner Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome would deliver the key note address.

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Interacting with the awardees, the Prime Minister said their deeds of bravery showed their decisiveness as much as their courage. He encouraged the children to ensure that this award did not become the end of their life’s purpose, adding that this award should only mark the beginning for them.

On September 15, 2015, Thanghilmang Lunkim, who was then in class IV, had rescued Megovese,

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Thanghilmang Lunkim is the youngest son of Thangkholun Lunkim of Medziphema town. He has two sisters and one elder brother. This year, he would be studying in Class VIII at Rivenburg School, Medziphema.

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The awardees, who received a medal, certificate and cash, would also participate in the Republic Day parade on January 26.

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Chief Minister O. Panneerselavam introduced the bill in the assembly. It was passed quickly and unanimously. The law seeks to protect Jallikattu from legal challenges.

This happened on a day when the dragging protest at the Marina, the country’s longest beach, turned violent after police began their crackdown following the people’s refusal to disperse. Thousands of police personnel were deployed across Chennai, a majority invading the beach and dragging away

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C h e n nai , J a n 2 3 (IANS): Tamil Nadu on Monday passed a law legalizing Jallikattu, the bull taming sport, hours after a police crackdown on young protesters at the Marina beach here triggered widespread violence.

The law replaces the Prevention of cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 that was promulgated to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act on Saturday. The ordinance had the sanction of President Pranab Mukherjee.

young men who had been camping there demanding legalization of Jallikattu.

There was bedlam as others tried to pull back those being taken away.

Hundreds of youths, both male and female, formed a chain. Many ran towards the sea to dig in. There was a lot of slogan shouting too.

Many of the protesters, after being ousted from the beach, took over neighbouring streets and hurled bricks and stones at the police.

A large group torched several vehicles parked at the Ice House police station, sending thick clouds of black smoke rising in the sky.

As fire tenders battled the flames, police used tear gas and batons to battle the mobs. This only triggered more violence.

The trouble was intense in Triplicane area near the beach.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Agencies): The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition which sought postponement of the Union Budget from February 1 on the grounds of upcoming Assembly elections in five states. A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud junked the plea, which claimed that the Union Budget+ would violate the Model Code of Conduct in poll-bound states.

“There is no illustration to support that presentation of Union Budget would influence voters’ mind in state elections,” the apex court said. The PIL, filed by advocate M L Sharma, stated that the Centre be directed to present the Union Budget in the financial year 2017-18 which would commence from April 1, instead of the proposed date of February 1.

It also demanded the central government to be restrained from declaring “any relief, programme, financial budget until the states’ elections are over”, as they would violate the Model Code of Conduct.

On January 4, the Election Commission had come out with the schedule of Assembly elections to be held in five states, including Uttar Pradesh.

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reservations for SC, JACWR said it became obvious that the “real grudge of certain sections of society” was to oppose women reservation in the municipal and town councils. JACWR also expressed shock that the provisions of the Nagaland Municipal Act were “misinterpreted by vested interests to the innocent villagers in many communities” who were made to believe that their “very existence is being threatened” by the Act that was meant to develop towns and no jurisdiction over villages. JACWR also asked, “how can a demand to hold municipal elections be considered anti-Naga?” when Nagas were actively participating in general, parliamentary and town council elections for many decades?JACWR also said that the aspirations of women (half of the Naga population), their fundamental rights, right to participate in electoral process has been violated by bandhs, threats, use of force in towns, where candidates including women, were unable to file their nominations and also forced to withdraw from the race. JACWR said their voices were muffled by “unprecedented unchristian methods of destruction of private property of candidates, banishment and excommunication of candidates including women candidates and leader by tribe organisations.”

JACWR urged tribe organisations to allow democratic right of all to elect “good, capable leaders” to bring development to all towns in the state.

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DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur has informed all the heads of departments/offices under Dimapur district that attendance at the Republic Day function would be mandatory.

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JACWR justifies stand on polls DC Dmu p-1) informs HoDs (FromAfter the state assembly omitted issues on tax and

the two genders but for the right of the Nagas and defending it with unity.

He further appealed to the candidates who are yet to withdraw to listen and understand the will of the people. He urged the candidates to resign so that the will of the people would be heard.

Western Chakhesang Hoho president urged the remaining candidates for the ULB polls to resign from their candidature.

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Speech of the chief guest, additional chief secretary and Temjen Toy IAS was read out by board member Handicraft and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC) Jesmina Zeliang in his absentia. Amazon India representative explained about the registration and the technicalities required in various aspects.

Women entrepreneurs from across the state participated in the workshop.

elections.

He further said legislators were the representatives of their people and if they do not heed to the demands made by the people then the government cannot be regarded as a democratic government.

Chakhesang Public Organization president said the rally marked a historic day for the Nagas.

He said the participation of the womenfolk in the rally had shown that the fight was not between

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Zynorique team would continue to offer free training if required or whoever comes forward.

He said once the entrepreneur starts their product selling online, it would encourage the rest of the entrepreneurs.

Amazon India who participated Hornbill festival the previous year was convinced with the Naga potential and the products and said they cancelled the engagements in other state and chose Nagaland as number one potential state, he said.

Belho informed that in-spite of all the logistic hurdles, Amazon India

adding, “we haven’t seen the plebiscite of 1951 but the response today marks another plebiscite.”

Chakhroma Public Organization (CPO) president said the members of JCC had resolved “in toto” to protest against holding the ULB elections without proper amendments that were needed in the Municipal Act. He further disclosed that each tribe would take the responsibility to inform their members not to participate in the ULB

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H e s i n c e r e ly a p pealed to the intending candidates of ULB who are yet to withdraw their nominations to question themselves whether their affiliation to their parties were more important than obeying the clarion call made by their respective hohos.

He added that the candidates should have a patriotic spirit to sacrifice and compromise their own individual interest for the greater good of the people.

A lot of youngsters not bothered to listen to the leaders, he lamented.

Dr Seleyi, on behalf of the APO and JCC appealed to the Government of Nagaland that they listen to the voice of the people.

Also speaking at the press meet, Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) representative thanked the state government for allowing the people to hold the peaceful rally.

He also asserted saying people must not compromise their rights for power just for mere 5 years.

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KO H I M A , JA N 2 3 (NPN): With a view to drive digital literacy among women entrepreneurs in Nagaland, Amazon India on Monday partnered with the Nagaland government and the National Skill Development Corp (NSDC) to provide them a global platform to sell their products at zero initial cost.

Proprietor Zynorique and entrepreneur Richard Belho informed this during a workshop initiated by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Nagaland here on Monday.

Belho said Zynorique being a training partner with NSDC, has tied up with Amazon India with an aim in creating selfemployment especially to help women entrepreneurs in Nagaland to get them registered to Amazon.

He informed that Amazon was eager to launch 200 live products during the two-day of the workshop. Mhachaki would be the drop point for sorting products for time-being.

The proprietor said even after the training,

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Mohammed Alloush, the head of the opposition delegation, told delegates he wanted to stop “the horrific flow of blood” by consolidating the shaky ceasefire and freezing military operations, saying Iran-backed militias had to leave Syria.

Russian news agency TASS cited a draft communique in which Moscow, Ankara and Tehran would commit to jointly fighting Islamic State and Jabhat Fateh

al-Sham and set up a mechanism for trilateral monitoring of the ceasefire, which took effect on Dec. 30. But fundamental divisions also remain between pro-Assad Russia and Turkey, which has supported anti-Assad rebels - including whether Syria’s president should stay in power or, as the rebels are demanding, step down.

There were no senior government figures among the delegations in Astana and Kazakhstan’s foreign ministry said it expected the meetings to be over by midday on Tuesday.

BEIJING, JAN 23 (IANS): China has launched a 14month nationwide campaign to crack down on unauthorised internet connections, including virtual private networks (VPN) services -- a technology that allows users to bypass the country’s infamous Great Firewall, media reported on Monday. The Hong Kongbased South China Morning Post cited a notice on Sunday by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology requiring all special cable and VPN services on the mainland to obtain prior government approval -- a move making most VPN service providers in the country of 730 million internet users illegal.

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PERTH, JAN 23 (IANS): The Malaysian Government has withdrawn its offer of a reward to find the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after the search for the missing aircraft officially ended on Monday. The three-year underwater search for the Boeing 777 that disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people on board ended with the search vessel Fugro Equator docking in Fremantle, Western Australia, earlier in the day. Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said the offer of a reward

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WHO on high alert for spread of bird flu

100 flights cancelled due to fog in London

BANJUL, JAN 23 (AGENCIES): Exiled Gambian ruler Yahya Jammeh has been accused of stealing millions of pounds in his final weeks in power, and shipping out luxury vehicles by cargo plane.

Mai Ahmad Fatty, a special adviser for the new president, said Mr Jammeh made off with £9.2 million during a two-week period alone.

Meanwhile, a regional military force rolled in, greeted by cheers, to secure the West African nation so that democratically elected President Adama Barrow could return home.

He remained in neighbouring Senegal, where he took the oath of office on Thursday because of concerns for his safety.

At a press conference in the Senegalese capital, Barrow’s special adviser Mai Ahmad Fatty told journalists that the president “will return home as soon as possible”.

Underscoring the challenges facing the new administration, Mr Fatty revealed the disappearance of the £9.2 million.

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He said that is only what they have discovered so far since Mr Jammeh and his family took an offer of exile after more than 22 years in power and departed late on Saturday.

“The Gambia is in financial distress. The coffers are virtually empty.

That is a state of fact,” Mr Fatty said.

“It has been confirmed by technicians in the ministry of finance and the Central Bank of The Gambia.”

Fatty also confirmed a Chadian cargo plane had transported luxury goods out of the country on Mr Jammeh’s behalf in his final hours in power, including an unknown number of vehicles.

He said officials at the Gambia airport have been ordered not to allow any of Mr Jammeh’s belongings to leave.

Separately, it appeared that some of his goods remained in Guinea, where Mr Jammeh and his closest allies stopped on their flight into exile.

Fatty said officials “regret the situation,” but it appeared that the major damage had been done, leaving the new government with little recourse to recoup the funds.

The unpredictable Mr Jammeh was known for startling declarations like his claim that bananas and herbal rubs could cure Aids.

He went into exile under mounting international pressure, with a wave to supporters as soldiers wept.

He is now in Equatorial Guinea, home to Africa’s longest-serving ruler and not a state party to the International Criminal Court.

Jammeh lost an election in December to Barrow, and at first conceded defeat, before challenging the vote.

Malaysia withdraws MH370 reward offer

China tightens Great Firewall; cracks down on illegal VPN

social networking websites on VPN services to access like Google and Facebook, blocked sites and services. among others, are banned However, a cat-andin China. mouse game has been goThe “clean up” of the ing on for years between nation’s internet connec- the Chinese authorities and tions would start immedi- VPN service providers. ately and run until March The last major crack31, 2018, the newspaper down on VPN was in March said citing the notice.

2016 during the National “China’s internet con- People’s Congress meeting nection service market ... in Beijing. Many compahas signs of disordered de- nies complained that their velopment that requires paid-for VPN services were urgent regulation and gover- not functioning for up to a nance,” the ministry said. week. Beijing’s censorship The crackdown on of online information and unregulated internet con- its control of internet acnections was meant to cess would be particularly “strengthen cyberspace in- vigilant in 2017 for the onceformation security manage- in-a-decade power reshuffle ment”, it said. of the party Congress, anaChina blocked access lysts said. In addition to to 135 out of 1,000 sites in the information technology one ranking of the world’s industry, which regulates top websites, including the internet’s infrastructure, Google, Facebook, Twitter the Cyberspace Administraand YouTube, according to tion of China, a dedicated Greatfire.org, an organisa- central internet censorship tion that monitors mainland office, pledged loyalty to the online censorship.

Communist Party leaderAs a result, many inship headed by President Xi G E N E VA , J A N 2 3 of the reported cases, but (IANS): The World Health added that these examples ternet users in China rely Jinping on January 5.

Organisation (WHO) on were not serious strains of Monday said it was on the virus.

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Chakhabama-Zunheboto road and whereas the creditors had sought have put WHO on high Other countries which liquidation of the availed loans from the joint venture, the undersigned alert,” Chan told the ex- have recently been affected therefore, served this ultimatum to the said company for repayment ecutive board of the United by bird flu outbreaks in- of loans within 15 (fifteen) days of this notification.

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Punuhu Rhakho She called upon all There was an unSupervisor, Gayatri Maytas Infrastructure Lmt. countries to closely moni- foreseen uptick in bird flu K-0200 Chozuba Zone. tor bird flu outbreaks in cases, including potent poultry and potential hu- strains, since December, OFFICE OF THE man cases, Efe news re- said Chan, for which she VILLAGE COUNCIL ported. asked the international KIDIMAB.O Kidima Village Chan added it was community to fulfil its duty Kohima, Nagaland not possible to rule out by reporting cases early so NOTIFICATION the possibility of human that human cases can be to human infection in two identified.

This is to notify the general public that Kidima Village has resolved to curb certain probable unwanted activities listed below with immediate effect in its jurisdiction framing penalties against them.

1. Theft of Oak woodworms (Carpenter-worm/ Lonyü & Loro/Kelou) by other villagers (s) is penalized with a fine of Rupees One Lakh LONDON, JAN 23 (IANS): Heavy fog across the UK (Rs. 1,00,000/-) forced 100 flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to be cancelled. The London airport, the busiest in Europe, 2. Theft of Oak woodworms by any bonafide citizen of Kidima Village is penalized with said on Monday the cancellations were due to low visibilexpulsion from the village for five years (5 ity, at barely 100 metres, Efe news reported. “Heathrow’s years). top priority is the safety of passengers and we apologize to those whose travel has been affected,” it said in a state- 3. Illigal and anti-social activities to be viewed sternly with stringent action. ment, adding that passengers should contact their airlines We therefore fervently appeal to the general before arriving. London City Airport, located near the centre of the British capital, was also forced to ground public to co-operate and support us to the several flights but did not report the number of affected menace for the greater interest of the society. planes. Stansted Airport, to the north of the city, said Visüto Yore Chairman no flights had yet been cancelled while Gatwick, to the Kidima Vilage Council K-0198 south, also did not report cancellations or delays.

LO N D O N, JA N 2 3 (AGENCIES): Britain’s Supreme Court will rule Tuesday on whether the prime minister or Parliament has the right to trigger the process of taking Britain out of the European Union.

The 11 justices will either uphold an earlier ruling giving Parliament a direct role in invoking Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty or reject that ruling in favor of the government’s claim it can do so without a vote in Parliament. Article 50, which has never been used before, starts the formal process of taking Britain out of the 28-nation EU bloc, a move favored by 52 percent of voters in the June referendum that has upended British politics.

groups will be a priority for his Administration,” it said.

During the call, Trump emphasised that peace between Israel and the Palestinians can only be negotiated directly between them and that the US will work closely with Israel to make progress towards that goal.

Netanyahu, in a statement released by his office, called the conversation “very warm”. He said he had “expressed his desire to work closely” with the administration, “with no daylight between” the two countries.

This was the first conversation between the two leaders after Trump was sworn in as the US President on Friday.

A day earlier, he spoke over phone with the Mexican and Canadian leaders.

Relations between Israel and the US were strained under former President Barack Obama and his administration abstained from a UN resolution in December that declared settlement construction in East Jerusalem and in the West Bank illegal.

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forward, we’ll work with our Malaysian counterparts in assessing debris of interest and work is also going on in terms of further analysis of satellite imagery,” Chester said. He thanked the crew, the Australian and Chinese governments for the help in the $200 million search effort, of which Australia contributed about $60 million. Liow and Chester are expected to later meet the families of the victims, who began a campaign Sunday to urge Malaysian and Australian authorities to resume search operations.

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For the post of : (1) Mathematics Teacher (Class : III–VII) (2) Hindi Teacher (Class : UKG – II) (3) Hindi Teacher (Class : III–VII) (Candidates are required to bring their full bio-data along with a handwritten application mentioning the job description. Preferably from Chumukedima).

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The Longchari Kidong, Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari (Dental Touch & Facial Aesthetics, Dimapur) S/o Mr. Nokchamerenba Longchari, Changki on being awarded the 'Best Practicing Dentist of the year' and 'Dental Leadership Award' in the 'Indian Health Professional Awards, 2016'.

The Longchari Kidong, Dimapur wishes you more success in your future endeavours.

President Mr. Talitsungba Longchari

Secretary Mr. Talitsuden Longchari

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Neveyo Vero, S/o Sovetso Ve r o f o r s u c c e s s f u l l y clearing the UPSC Exam in the post of Asst. Geologist.

The Union wishes him a bright future.

(KÜKHRÜNESA TÜNYI) (ZHODETA PURO) President Gen. Secy.

it’s been in some of the most inhospitable oceans in the world,” Chester said.

“The search for MH370 has been at the very cutting edge of technology and scientific expertise, but also has been quite a heroic human endeavour.” The search covered an area of 120,000 sq.km. and while some experts believe the plane is likely to be just outside the searched area, the investigation will now take a different turn, the ABC said. “Work will continue in relation to further analysis of data and if any more debris comes

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Representatives of the Assad regime and rebel groups assemble for Syria peace talks at Rixos President hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan on January 23, 2017.

WASHINGTON, JAN 23 (PTI): Seeking to forge close ties with a crucial ally, US President Donald Trump today invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next month as they spoke over phone and discussed ways to ensure security and stability in the Middle East.

The President emphasised on the importance the US places on close military, intelligence and security cooperation with Israel, reflecting the deep and abiding partnership between the two countries, the White House said in a statement.

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to continue to closely consult on a range of regional issues, including addressing the threats posed by Iran, the White House said.

During the call, Trump invited Netanyahu “to an early February meeting at the White House”.

“The President affirmed his unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security and stressed that countering ISIL and other radical Islamic terrorist

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ASTANA, JAN 23 (AGENCIES): Syria’s warring sides met for talks for the first time in nine months on Monday, with frosty initial exchanges suggesting chances of a significant breakthrough were slim as the country’s six-year-old conflict ground on.

They sat opposite each other at a round table in a hotel conference room before a day of negotiations - sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana - got under way.

Both delegations said the focus was on the country’s ceasefire, a fragile precursor to a wider political solution.

But Bashar al-Jaafari, the head of the delegation representing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said negotiators for the rebel forces had been rude and unprofessional, accusing them of defending “war crimes” committed by Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, the militant group formerly known as Nusra Front.

A rebel source said

Trump invites Israeli PM to the White House

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KIDIMA VILLAGE COUNCIL B.O Kidima Village Kohima, Nagaland

NOTIFICATION

This is to notify that the Kidima Village is scheduled to have its Day on the 1st Day of February, 2017 in commemoration of the great event on which “TIEMAKHE KENEI HE” took place in 2005.

That the village now declares to observe February 01 as the Village Day from now on with solemnity and devotion to God in prayer for forgiveness and blessings by abstaining from doing daily chores and merrymakings.

Thereby the Village Council requests all of its members everywhere irrespective of religion, cult and creed to devotedly observe it in prayer with solidarity and seriousness for the village.

Service Timings: 1. Individual Religions/Churches………….Before Noon 2. Village Community at Kidima Council Hall…01:00 pm Visüto Yore Chairman Kidima Village Council K-0198B

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James Cameron, Tim Miller to team up for ‘Terminator’ reboot

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ctresses Naomie Har ris and Kate B e c k i n s a l e we r e among the winners at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

Bond star Harris collected the best supporting actress prize for her role in Moonlight, while Beckinsale won British/Irish actress of the year. French actress Isabelle Huppert picked up two awards - actress of the year for her role in Things to Come and another for excellence in cinema.

La La Land was named film of the year.

The awards ceremony

came ahead of the Oscar nominations on Tuesday, where Harris, Huppert and Affleck are all expected to pick up acting nods.

Full list of winners: Film of the year - La La Land Foreign language film of the year - Toni Erdmann Documentary of the year Fire at Sea British/Irish film of the year - I, Daniel Blake Actor of the year - Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea Actress of the year - Isabelle Huppert, Things to Come Supporting actor of the

year (tie) Mahershala Ali - Moonlight, Tom Bennett - Love & Friendship Supporting actress of the year - Naomie Harris Moonlight Director of the year - Laszlo Nemes, Son of Saul Screenwriter of the year - Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea British/Irish actor - Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge, Silence British/Irish actress - Kate Beckinsale, Love & Friendship Young British/Irish performer - Lewis MacDougall, A Monster Calls Breakthrough British/Irish film-maker - Babak Anvari, Under the Shadow British/Irish short film Sweet Maddie Stone, Brady Hood Technical achievement Victoria, Sturla Brandth Grovlen, cinematography Dilys Powell award for excellence in film - Isabelle Huppert.

ames Cameron is reportedly set to team up with Deadpool director Tim Miller on a reboot of The Terminator.

The director of the original 1984 film and its follow up Terminator 2: Judgment Day is believed to be in early talks according to Deadline sources. They also claim the new film will bring a “conclusion” to the franchise. David Ellison, who co-financed the last film Terminator Genisys, is bankrolling the reboot.

Ellison still holds many rights to the franchise, after his 2013 acquisition from sister Megan Ellison. She bought them in 2011 at Cannes for $20 million.

But Cameron is set to regain certain rights to the franchise in 2019.

The director made the first two films but walked away from any subsequent sequels and he has largely been silent with the exception of the last 2015 picture, Terminator Genisys, which he described as “very respectful” of his two original films. He added: “[While

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Jackie Chan in Mumbai promoting ‘Kung Fu Yoga’

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watching it] I start to see things I recognise. It’s being very respectful of first two films. Then all of the sudden, it just swerves. And now I’m going on a journey.

I feel like the franchise has been reinvigorated, like this is a renaissance.”

A sequel was planned for Genisys but it was pulled from the 2017 release schedule by Paramount Pictures.

Directed by Thor: The Dark World‘s Alan Taylor, it was originally conceived as the first film in a reboot trilogy teaming Ar nold Schwarzenegger with Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke.

ackie Chan was overwhelmed to get a traditional Maharashtrian welcome upon his arrival in Mumbai. He spent the day recording a special episode of The Kapil Sharma Show before heading out to attend the promotional event of his upcoming film ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ organised at popular Mumbai hotel.

Jackie and team were welcomed to dhol beats.

Jackie Chan made a stylish entry on the stage in a vintage open car and greeted the media with a Namaste. The actor joined the team including director Stanley Tong, Disha Patani and Amyra Dastur. The actor didn’t bat an eyelid as he shook a leg with Disha on stage.

The event was hosted by none other than Bollywood’s very own yoga expert Shilpa Shetty who welcomed the action hero on stage, flexing her muscles. Shilpa highlighted that Jackie has a career spanning around 56 years and has always inspired her.

She went on to say that she loves his films because they “do not have blood-shed despite having so much action.”

Jackie Chan said, “I don’t do yoga but I practice martial arts as I expect it to be a faster version of yoga.

Since yoga is trending so we have ‘Kung Fu Yoga’.”

On being asked what keeps him motivated, Jackie Chan said, “It’s you. Really. I do get scared when I go to my office and see the letters from around the

world. What can I do? The only thing I can do is every year I make different kind of movies, different kind of comedy, different kind of action; that’s my best present to all those fans around the world. He added, “I don’t know for how many years I can continue doing this but I will do it for as long as I can.” landing in India and put forth his desire to meet Salman Khan. However, he let in that he is yet to meet the superstar.

Facebook can make us isolated, narrow-minded John Legend responds to being called a monkey

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hile using Facebook do you tend to seek people or groups that match your opinions? If so, you may tend to become isolated and more narrowminded, a study has revealed.

With most people seeking out only the news and views that tally with their own opinions, the social media networking site may be inadvertently helping people to stick to and strengthen their belief, creating an “echo chamber” where controversial theories, biased views and selective news are often repeated, unchallenged and accepted as fact.

“So instead of sharing to challenge or inform, social media users are more likely to share an idea already

commonly accepted in their social groups for the purpose of reinforcement or agreement,” CNN reported on Monday, quoting Alessandro Bessi of University of Southern California.

This leads to the misinformation or fake news to spread unchecked.

“Indeed, we found that conspiracy-like claims spread only inside the echo chambers of users that usually support alternative sources of

information and distrust official and mainstream news,” Bessi added.

The study found that anything that conforms to our ideas, we tend to like and share it, leading to reckless sharing sometimes as we share something without really examining the content. This may explain how certain phenomena, leads to proliferation of biased narratives fomented by unsubstantiated rumours, mistrust, and paranoia, researchers noted.

The problem of unreliable information going “viral” online had become so serious it was classed of one of the biggest social threats by the World Economic Forum, the researchers stated, in the paper published in the journal PNAS.

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ohn Legend has revealed that he was recently called a “monkey” by a photographer.

The singer was apparently with his wife Chrissy Teigen at John F. Kennedy airport in New York when the alleged incident took place. You can watch him discussing it through Variety below.

Shortly after the incident Teigen also took to Twitter. She wrote: “Paparazzi at JFK just asked me if we evolved from monkeys, why is John Legend still around? – and people

wonder why celebs lose it in pics.”

“We were right next to each other and we looked at each other like, ‘Did he really just say that?’ And he really said it. He basically called me a monkey,” Legend added.

“Black folks have had

to deal with being called monkeys for a long time and dehumanisation has always been kind of a method of racism and subjugation of black people and that’s just part of American history – and it’s part of the present, apparently.

“We saw with the former president, Obama, whenever people wanted to discount him or discount his wife, they compared them to apes. And we’ve seen that frequently. I’m not hurt by someone saying that to me because I’m smarter, I’m stronger. I look down

on that person that would say something like that.

But it’s a shame that it still exists.”

Legend is set to make an appearance in the forthcoming second season of Underground. He is an executive producer on the show, which tells the story of the underground railroad.

The singer recently insisted the “world needs” Kanye West despite his recent health problems.

He previously spoke of his disappointment after West met up with Donald Trump in New York.

Can selfies really be art? London’s Saatchi Gallery thinks so

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he next time you snap a selfie with your friends on holiday or a night out - you might just be creating the next artistic masterpiece.

L o n d o n’s S a a t c h i Gallery is planning a new exhibition to explore the importance of selfies as an art form.

It will feature not only self portraits by the likes of Vincent Van Gogh, but also more recent celebrity selfies.

Members of the public will also be invited to submit their own photos for inclusion in the exhibition.

The popularity of the selfie has rocketed since the invention of smartphones and in 2013 Oxford Dictionaries named “selfie” as their word of the year.

Walking past someone with a phone in their outstretched arm trying to find their best angle is now a common sight - and something that has led to the invention of the selfie stick.

The Saatchi Gallery said the exhibition will showcase a selection of well-known pieces as well as “selfies that have quickly become icons of the digital era”.

Self-portraits by artists including Van Gogh and Rembrandt will feature in From Selfie to Self Expression.

More modern examples in the exhibition will include a selfie taken by Kim Kardashian and another of former US President Barack Obama with former Prime Minister David Cameron.

Nigel Hurst, chief executive officer at the Saatchi Gallery, described the smartphone selfie as an example of a shift in society using technology as a means of self-expression.

He said: “In many ways, the selfie represents the epitome of contemporary culture’s transition into a highly-digitalised and technologically-advanced age as mobile-phone technology has caught up with the camera.

“The exhibition will present a compelling insight into the history and creative potential of the

selfie.”

As part of the project, Saatchi plans to commission 10 young British photographers to make their own creative contributions.

The gallery will also include the launch of the #SaatchiSelfie competition, asking people around the world to post their most interesting selfies on social media for a chance to be featured in the exhibition.

Glory Zhang, of Huawei - which is partnering with the Saatchi Gallery for the exhibition - said: “The smartphone has become a tool of artistic expression.

“The selfie generation is becoming the self-expression generation as each of us seeks to explore and share our inner creativity through the one artistic tool to which we all have access: The smartphone.”

From Selfie To SelfExpression will open at the Saatchi Gallery on 31 March.

Big B: ‘Deewar’ had the best screenplay ever

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egastar Amitabh Bachchan, whose 1975 blockbuster ‘Deewar’ clocked 42 years today, praised the film, saying ‘it had the the best screenplay ever.’ ‘Deewar’ is among the films that established Bachchan as the ‘angry young man’ of Hindi cinema. The story revolved around two brothers Vijay and Ravi. While Vijay turns to crime, Ravi becomes an honest cop, who is sent to catch his own brother. The 74-year-old actor, who played Vijay in the Yash Chopra-directed crime drama, took to Twitter to remember the film.

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Kids undergo football coaching camp SC seeks Centre’s response on Lodha suggestions K h e h a r, Ju s t i c e N. V. Ramana and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud sought the government’s response to a petition by some Arjuna awa r d e e s p o r t s m e n , including hockey player Ashok Kumar, and eminent sportspersons representing other spor ts who have represented the country at international fora.

Issuing notice on the plea, the bench tagged it

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday sought the central government’s response to a plea that the recommendations of the Justice Lodha Committee for organisational reforms in the Indian cricket board should be extended to all other national sports bodies.

The bench of Chief Ju s t i c e Ja g d i s h S i n g h

Participants along with the coaches and organisers at Power Play sporting complex on Monday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 23 (NPN): Altogether 30 kids aged between 10 to 14 years underwent 20-day free football coaching camp covering all aspects of football and fitness on a basic level that was organised by AIFF license holder coaches here in Dimapur and sponsored by Ayeto Ayemi and G.Angam.

On Monday, the culminating day of the camp, the kids were taken to Power Play sporting complex at third mile Dimapur for turf experience and playing under artificial lighting conditions.

After playing friendly matches at the sporting complex, Nagaland Football Coach Association general secretary Ayeto Ayemi handed over certificates to the participants. The participants were coached by Avar Danla and Paisuingaulung Doson according to AIFF guidelines which follow FIFA code for respective age groups.

It may be mentioned that the aim of the camp was to implement free grassroot development of football on a serious note and also to engage the youngsters in meaningful and positive activities during the holidays.

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5th Death Anniversary of

Lt. Kegwalo Khing 24th Jan 2012 – 24th Jan 2017

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“To Live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”

Remembering you this day all the memories we shared.

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IN GRATITUDE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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IN LOVING MEMORY of

Lt. Hokhetho X Kits (14.02.1972 – 15.01.2017)

I am standing here at the edge; I saw you taken away by the cool breeze.

They say you are never returning; They say I'll never see you again.

But forever your love has been imprinted in my heart.

You are my north, my south, my east and my west!

My working week and my weekend rest!

My noon, my midnight, my talk!

Yes! it is hard to accept you are gone.

If tears could have built A Stairway to heaven, I would have come up And bring you back.

But it is so hard to reach you on the other side.

A million stars up in the sky One shines brighter I can't deny A love so pure, a love so true A love that comes from you to me, I will forever treasure.

of our beloved father

Late A. Moody Aonok

Born on : 04/05/1932 – Died on : 24/01/1982

"You never said, "I'm leaving", You never said "Goodbye", You went so silently before we knew.

And only God knew why."

Abao, You were a man who had strong personality and worked hard by faith to save the Lost Souls' in a remote and unreached place and lived by Faith till your last breath.

You have excelled in your earthly duty as entrusted by God. We are not regretted because we know that you are there in Heaven, safe in the arms of Jesus with so many stars in your Crown.

Yet we missed you beyond measures.

A Loving Tribute from, Children, in-laws and grand children

Died: 9th Jan.2017 The family of Lt. Talilemba of Aliba would like to thank most sincerely all those who have sympathized with us. We are deeply grateful to each and every individual/groups for your kindness, compassion, monetary and prayer support, keeping us in your thoughts and travelled long distances; you made us feel loved and cared. Your contribution made our loss more bearable.

Since, it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and may God Bless You All abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 17.02.1978 – Died : 18.01.2017 We, the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially and materially during the prolonged illness and at the demise of Lt. Mrs. Pipono Patton, on the 18th of January 2017.

We convey our special thanks to : • Longsa Ekhung Dimapur.

• Chumukedima Longsa Ekkhung • Longsai Eloe Yanpoe Yanpiayiojiang • Lakhuti Baptist Ekhumkho • Chumukedima Baptist Ekhumkho • 7th NAP C. Company • 7th NAP Outpost Chaplain • Doctors and nurses, Metro Hospital • Doctors and nurses, Eden Medical Centre • Doctors and nurses, Zion Hospital DP-804

Loving husband and sons

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Loving wife, Baby Livia & loved ones

35th Death Anniversary

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Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her husband and her children.

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the different national sports bodies.

The petitioners have sought amendment to the National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 to include some of the recommendations made by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice M.L. Lodha committee on January 4, 2016 for effecting reforms in the administration of the BCCI.

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Warner wins Allan Border medal for second year

S Y D N E Y, J a n 2 3 (Agencies): Australia’s prolific opening batsman David Warner fought off a strong challenge from his captain Steve Smith to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Allan Border Medals on Monday.

Only Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and Michael Clarke have previously won consecutive medals in Australian cricket’s prestigious annual awards.

Thirty-year-old Warner recorded 269 votes over 248 for Smith and 197 for fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Fellow players, the media and umpires vote for player of the year.

The Australian vicecaptain also took the oneday international player award, while Starc was crowned Test player of the year despite missing half the period with injury.

Shane Watson lifted the Twenty20 medal for a record third time thanks to 298 runs at a strike-rate of 150.51 as well as nine wickets.

“Thanks to my teammates and Steve Smith without you all I wouldn’t be here, as it’s a team game,” David Warner said at a glittering ceremony in Sydney. “To the fans: we love the support you give, we love entertaining you and I think the game’s in a great state at the moment.”

Starc is the first bowler to win Test player of the year since Brett Lee in 2008, with a total of 52 wickets.

with the matter concerning the BCCI. Notices have also been issued to the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Authority of India.

The petition by the eminent sports persons has sought the incorporation of some of the recommendations of the Justice Lodha panel for transparency and institutional integrity to

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Born on: 1940 Died on : 12/12/2016 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Aki. Langya Phom, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all those who stood by us physically, financially, materially and constant prayer support during her illness and at the sad demise of our beloved mother on 12th December 2016.

Our sincere thanks to:1. Dr. Wanau , Dr. Waulong & all the staff of Civil Hospital Longleng.

2. Red Cross Society Longleng 3. Doctors & all the staff of ICU Naga Hospital Kohima 4. Phom Baptist Church Kohima 5. Pongching Fellowship Kohima 6. Phom People Councils 7. Phom Baptist Church Longleng 8. Pongching Village Councils 9. Pongching Baptist Church 10. IEF Phom Area 11. Bhumnyu Baptist Church 12. Pongching & Mongtikang Union Longleng.

13. Bahok Ward Longleng 14. Pongo Village Councils.

15. B.S. Nganlang, Parl. Secy. Land Resource & Excise.

16. S. Pangnyu, MLA 17. Denngan Avenho, DC Longleng 18. Lomching Angh, STO Longleng 19. Lepten, OC Longleng 20. Pongshi, 1st Class Contractor 21. Changsang, EAC, Yongnyah 22. Namchei, BDO, Sakshi 23. Y.B. Angam & family members 24. T.L. Semdok 25. Shami Angh, Ex-MLA 26. Anjo Keikung, Chancellor North East Christian University, Dimapur.

27. B. Bongkam Bongei & family members 28. Yongchang , Deputy Director.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our humble prayer that our good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Loving family members, in-laws & relatives K-0197

Born on 17th Sept. 1935 Died on 14th Jan. 2017 With profound and heartfelt gratitude, we, the family members of Late M. Lanuwati Pongen, would like to thank each and every individual, organisations and churches who stood by us through your invaluable prayers, financial, physical and material support during his illness and at the demise on 14th Jan., 2017.

We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone for your tremendous help and support individually. However, it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your act of kindness and generosity.

Loving wife, children, grand children and relatives DC-148 K Y M C

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Costa stars as Chelsea extend lead

Marcos Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta and Victor Moses - who provided the assist - celebrate with Diego Costa.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 3 (Agencies): Chelsea have moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table after they battled to a 2-0 win over a stubborn Hull City at Stamford Bridge.

Diego Costa will again feature in many of the headlines after the Spain international returned to the starting line-up after missing the routine victory

at Leicester City with either a back strain or having been dropped after becoming unsettled courtesy of big money offers from China.

It was the division’s top scorer who added to his tally when he made the vital breakthrough in the 45th minute against a well-organised visiting side, firing Victor Moses’ cross home from eight yards out.

The 28-year-old - who was cheered by the home fans throughout - looked determined to make a big impact on his return and he blazed a 20-yard effort just wide after only 10 seconds.

Costa’s goal actually came in the seventh minute of nine added on at the end of the first period after a huge delay caused by a clash of heads between

Serena sets up Konta clash

Johanna Konta

Melbourne, Jan 23 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : S e r e n a Williams was made to work hard by Czech 16th seed Barbora Strycova to set up a quarter-final clash with Briton Johanna Konta.

It was far from east for the American as she closed in on her 11th straight Grand Slam quarter-final with seven breaks of serve in a tight opening set, which eventually went the way of the six-time champion with a strange backhand.

Williams broke early in the second set to take a 3-1 lead and she maintained her advantage to serve for the match at 5-3. However, Strycova broke back to extend the match but it was

Serena Williams

brief reprieve as Williams set up break point against her opponent’s serve and she duly completed at 7-5 6-4 win when Strycova found the net.

Konta, meanwhile, produced a strong perfor mance to defeat Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 6-4. The ninth seed proved too strong for her opponent from the start of their last 16 encounter, racing through the first set in just 24 minutes, but Makarova found a way back into the match in the second.

With Konta’s first serve deserting her; Makarova broke to lead 4-1 only for the Briton to win five games

in a row before serving out to book her place in the quarter-finals.

Williams is bidding for a 23rd Grand Slam title and the six-time champion insists she has nothing to lose when she faces Konta in the last eight.

Elsewhere, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in 18 years as she overcame American qualifier Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-2.

Lucic-Baroni has not reached the last eight of a major since Wimbledon 1999.

Lucic-Baroni will play fifth seed Karolina Pliskova, who defeated Daria Gavrilova 6-3 6-3.

Ryan Mason and Gary Cahill, with the Hull midfielder stretchered off wearing an oxygen mask.

Cahill remained on the pitch and it was the England defender who sealed the three points, making the most of slack marking from the visitors to head home a Cesc Fabregas set-piece from close range with 10 minutes remaining.

The stamp new boss Marco Silva has already been able to imprint on his new side was evident in the game, the Tigers impressing in their use of the ball, defensive organisation and attacking movement.

However, without a cutting edge up front Hull struggled to carve out clearcut opportunities; at 1-0 however, Hull were denied what was a certain penalty but referee Neil Swarbrick decided to take no action.

Antonio Conte’s side made the most of their good fortune though to churn out another win and they sit eight clear of second-placed Arsenal and 12 ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City. With Costa in such clinical form, they will be hard to stop.

Sehwag to head cricket operations of KXI Punjab New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): For mer India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday confirmed his appointment as the head of cricket operations and strategy for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.

S e h wa g, w h o wa s named the mentor of the team in 2016, will continue that role along with being the brand ambassador of the franchise as well. “Yes, It’s an honour for me to head the cricket operations and strategy of the Kings XI team. We have a bunch of talented youngsters in the squad with whom I can share my knowledge,” Sehwag told IANS here.

KXIP also released a statement confirming the news: “With Viru’s vast knowledge and expertise, it is a matter of great pride for Kings XI Punjab to have him mentor the squad this season.”

“We are absolutely confident that his experience and ability will add great value to the franchise and wish him the best in his new role.” The 10th edition of the IPL will be played from April 3 to May 26.

MASU sports meet concludes D i m a p u r , Ja n 2 3 (NPN): The 10th Mon Area Students’ Union sports meet (MASU) culminated on January 21 with Loungai, president KSU as the guest of honour at local ground Mon town.

Speaking at the closing program, Loungai said that a sports team should have respect, cooperation and discipline. Stating that sport is a part of education, he encouraged the participants to take sports seriously. He also urged the students to work hard and bring laurel to the society.

Mon Town Students Union (MTSU) emerged as the overall champion of the tournament while Chi Students Union (CSU) bagged the r unner-up position.

During the meet, eight teams competed in evets like football (men), volley ball (men & women), sepak takraw (men & women), and athletics.

Earlier, the program was chaired by Amos.

Phelem, New Site Fellowship invoked God’s blessing and Nokon T Chingkho presented a special song.

State level Khelo India underway at Kohima

Participants line up during the opening ceremony of state level Khelo India at IG stadium, Kohima on Monday (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 23 (NPN): State level Khelo India, organised by department of youth resource and sports, kicked off Monday at the IG Stadium, Kohima.

Altogether 282 players from 11 districts are taking part in the event.

The winner of the meet will represent the state at national level meet in Chennai. Gracing the opening ceremony as the chief guest, parliamentary secretar y of youth resource and sports Khriehu Liezietsu said the department will be

sending sportspersons from 10 discipline to compete at national level during the current year 2016-17.

The various disciplines are football, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, athletics, judo, wrestling, archery and boxing.

Liezietsu said Khelo India revolves around three objectives i.e. to identify talents from grassroot l e ve l , t o h e l p c r e a t e sports infrastructure and to prepare sportspersons to win medals in the international events.

The chief guest also informed that FIFA and

AIFF has decided to make “Khelo India” as the theme of U-17 FIFA World Cup to catalyse football revolution in the country. The Under17 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India from October 17.

The parliamentary further said that Khelo India is an opportunity for the state to harness talent pool from every nook and corner of the state who can feature in the national level. Events like football, volleyball, table tennis and badminton for under 14 and under 17 years boys and girls are being conducted during the two days meet.

Ashwin, Jadeja rested for T20 series

New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI): Having shouldered the bulk of responsibility in India’s recent Test and ODI series triumphs, the spin duo of Ravichandran A s h w i n a n d R av i n d r a Jadeja has been rested from the upcoming three-match T20 Internationals against England.

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra and off-break bowler Parvez Rasool were picked as replacements for the series beginning Thursday.

India will play three T20Is against England on January 26 (Kanpur), January 29 (Nagpur) and February 1 (Bangalore).

Ashwin claimed 27

and 28 wickets respectively in India’s 3-0 sweep of New Zealand and 4-0 victory over England in the five-Test series, while Jadeja finished with 26 scalps against England and 14 against New Zealand. Rasool, the offspinner, who played his only ODI in 2014 and hasn’t played a T20I to date, was

selected on the basis of his impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy.

Following the 3-0 series win over New Zealand in the Test series last year, both Ashwin and Jadeja were not picked for the subsequent ODI series in order to keep them fresh for the five Tests against England.

Blind football orientation camp at Dimapur

The first ever blind football orientation camp will be conducted at Dimapur.

Dimapur, Jan 23 (NPN): The Indian Blind Football Federation (IBFF) will be conducting the first ever Blind Football Tournament at Shillong from January 27-29 with 5 teams from Shillong, Tura, Aizawl, Guwahati and Kolkata.

Similarly, the first ever blind football orientation camp will be conducted at Dimapur on January 30 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. Persons with visual impairment (blind) along with escorts and social workers have been invited to participate in the camp.

Outstation participants are asked to reach Dimapur on Januar y 29 evening or latest by 7:00 AM on January 30, where they would be accommodated a t A I DA D o n B o s c o.

Travel allowances will be reimbursed on produce of original ticket of Bus/ Shared Sumo.

There will also be music audition/selection of talented blind musicians at 11:30 AM at the same venue.

For participation and any further clarifications, contact Special Olympics Nagaland (SON) at 9863277878 or 8131923697. IBFF is an independent body promoted

by Society for Rehabilitation of the Visually Challenged ( S RVC ) wo r k i n g w i t h Paralympic Committee of India to promote blind football in India. IBFF has been training and helping promote the game to encourage the visually challenged talents across the country. The Indian Blind Football team is ranked 23rd in the world.

Blind football is a 5-aside game played in a Futsal ground of size 40 M X 20 M with the long sides blocked with sideboards.

All players except the goal keeper sighted, assisted by a coach and a goal guide.

The players are guided by the sound of the ball which has bells inside. The goal keeper, goal guide (who stays behind the opposite goal) and the coach (who runs along the sides) are the three sighted assistants who call out and direct the players to move with the ball. Each one of them has a distinct zone and they are allowed to speak out or give directions only when the ball is in play in their respective zone. Similarly, to avoid clashes, any player approaching the ball, except the person in possession of the ball, is supposed to call out “voy” (which means ‘I am here’) in frequent intervals so that the person with the ball can tackle them and move away.

The first Blind Football Academy will also soon get operational at Kochi, and talents will be identified for a long term intensive training, fitness, tactical skills. Tata Tr usts and West Communication are supporting this initiative on a long term basis.

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