January 30, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 54

DIMAPUR,monday, january 30, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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CM warns against disrupting polls

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 29 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister T.R.Zeliang has warned apex tribe organisations who have called for state-wide indefinite bandh in protest against the government’s rejection of their appeals to defer civic polls for a dialogue to resolve issues in the Municipal Act and also 33% women reservation, that his government will conduct the polls at any cost and under any circumstances and also warned that security personnel will take action on the spot against those attempting to disturb the polling on February 1,2017.

The chief minister said while interacting with the press at the CM’s residential office here Sunday where he sought to explain about the government’s legal stand on the municipal act and women reservation.

The chief minister asked the tribe organisations to “rethink on their aggressive path” and let rule of law and constitution prevail. He said anyone having grievances against the government can approach the court of law to redress grievances

ASTD deadline on Ao candidates Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTDAo Union) held a marathon meeting with all the Ao village unions of Dimapur on Sunday that lasted for over 12 hours. Around 4000 people, attended the meeting held at the residence of ASTD treasurer.

The Ao community had summoned four of the candidates who were yet to retire from contesting. However, none of the candidates could make it to the meeting, since they were supposedly out of station. As a result, some youth volunteers locked the houses of these candidates and were stationed in and around the vicinity.

It was reported that the union had resolved to excommunicate those candidates including their immediate family members for a period of 30 years, if they failed to retire from the elections before February 1. Some demanded that the non-cooperative candidates should be excommunicated from any area wherever the Ao union is established.

However, the village union leaders of the four candidates sought more time to find their whereabouts and convince them to retire from contesting.

This is it!

“On our party’s civic poll strategy? I’d say: never was so much owed by so many to so few.”

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but not through “violent attitude or action.”

On the withdrawal of candidates after the last date for withdrawal was over (January 17), Zeliang clarified that such declaration made under duress was invalid and which will not be accepted by the State Election Commission(SEC)for municipal polls.

The chief minister said that even if a candidate withdrew after the expiry date, the ballot box will be set up in the polling station and where votes cast will be valid and the candidate who got even one or two votes would be declared elected.

He also said as per the directive of the State Election Commission (on municipal polls), polling officers were expected to complete the election process (till voting) and government was duty bound to protect citizens who go to vote.

The chief minister also narrated the entire issue regarding 33% women reservation, the litigations, amendment, nullifying the 2012 resolution and calling for elections to ULBs in the face of strong opposition from various apex tribe

Sec. 144-A CrPC imopsed in Dimapur distt Staff Reporter

Zeliang addressing mediapersons at the State Banquet hall on Sunday. (NP) organisations. In all these, Zeliang maintained that the state government stood on the right side of the law and the constitution.

When asked if the state government felt election by going against public sentiment was worthwhile, replied that the state government was not for confrontation and that “bandh or no bandh” elections will go ahead , even if agitations took place even on polling day.

He said Nagaland cannot defer polls since the SEC, set up by the Election Commission of India, has already explained the obligation. In this regard, he said

even the prime minister or president cannot interfere in election process once set in.

He appealed all sections of people not to take law into their own hands and allow people to exercise their democratic rights as provided by the law of the land.

On the meeting held with JCC, Zeliang said its convenor claimed he was enlightened by the government’s stand and assured he will convince others not to oppose the polls and sought time for extension of the polling date. However, he said it was unfortunate that JCC instead went ahead in calling for the bandh He said NGO’s or civil

societies should not take advantage of government non-confrontation attitude and requested to refrain themselves from creating lawlessness in the society.

Additional advocate general, senior advocate Kakheto Sema explained various articles of the constitution with regard to contentions raised by lawyers over applicability of certain clauses and Article 371A. Kakheto said if the government failed to conduct election then it will tantamount to failure of constitutional machinery and invite consequences of inviting imposition of Article 356.

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DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Commissioner of Police and District Magistrate, Dimapur in an order has clamped Section 144-A of the CrPC with immediate effect till further notice.

Sec. 144-A states that— “The District Magistrate may, whenever he considers it necessary so to do for the preservation of public peace or public safety or for the maintenance of public order, by public notice or by order, prohibit in any area within the local limits of his jurisdiction, the carrying of arms in any procession or the organising or holding of, or taking part in, any mass drill or mass training with arms in any public place”.

Mobile internet services suspended: Mobile internet services have been reportedly suspended in some districts including Dimapur.

An official said this was expected in view of brewing situation particularly in Dimapur district. Meanwhile, the state government has put in place police forces across Dimapur district since Sunday evening.

CYF expels 8 individuals; Total bandh under Chakhro areas bandh kept in abeyance D I M A P U R , JA N 2 9 (NPN): Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) president Welete Kapfo and general secretary Chubutse Naro on Sunday informed that the eight persons have been expelled/barred from Chakhesang region of Phek district, for defying the January 7, 2017 resolution of the Chakhesang Public Organization.

CYF said the following persons have been expelled until the issue is settled at the CPO lelve-- Mrs. Wetsole Rhakho, Nesucho Keyho and Salie Khesoh of Phek Village; Mrs. Veduhulu of Middle Khomi Village, Vezhopra Thingo of Thipuzu Village, Avi Movi of Zhavame Village, Mrs. Neiwekhe-u Khesoh of Kutsapo village and Viketou Nienu of Sohomi village.

CYF said if the individuals failed to comply with the order, the youth body would take any sort of action against them and for which the expelled individuals would be held responsible for any incident that may arise.

Any individual/group dealing with these persons within the Chakhesang region shall be doing so at their own risks, said CYF, adding, the town/village youths would be keeping vigil on them.

M e a n w h i l e, C Y F lauded the initiative of Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) for “undertaking the MoU with the default candidates”.

With regard to statewide bandh call, CYF said the bandh has been relaxed in Chakhesang region till further notice.

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO) has decided to continue total bandh under its jurisdiction starting Monday (Jan. 30) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The bandh would be effective on National Highways from Piphema till Assam-Nagaland border and

adjoining areas, stated CPO president Vichütuolie Mere and general secretary Zakievisie Kruse in a press note.

CPO said this was in view of the situation and as a partner in Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), to fight against ULB elections in Nagaland. In this regard, CPO has requested the pub-

lic and travellers to bear with the bandh and to understand the stand of the people in its fight against “alien laws in our land”.

Further, CPO has requested all its members to once again render their invaluable time and energy for the betterment of the future generations.

JCC declares indefinite Dimapur bandh from today Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) spearheaded by Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), Naga Council Dimapur, Chakhro Angami, Chakhesang and ENPUD have decided to impose an indefinite bandh in Dimapur starting January 30 from 7 a.m. till the demands of the Nagas were fulfilled.

For other districts, JCC has asked the respective apex bodies to impose bandh (timings) as per their convenience. The decision to hold the indefinite bandh was compelled following the state government’s decision to forcefully conduct the civic body elections defying the public appeal, JCC stated.

Talking to Nagaland Post, JCC convenor Supu Jamir informed that the bandh in Dimapur would be enforced by Dimapur Naga Youth Front. Since all the tribe organizations have entrusted JCC to coordinate with other districts to impose the bandh, Supu has appealed to all hoho leaders of other districts to initiate.

Taking note of the January 28 incidents, where some volunteers had harassed mediapersons, medical staff and even JCC officials, the committee has asked respective tribal leaders to strictly ensure that all volunteers maintain discipline and maximum restraint in order to avoid any unfortunate incidents which may be detrimental for their respective community bodies.

In this regard, JCC asked all volunteers to strictly note that only hospitals,

pharmacies, ambulances ferrying patients and attendants, weddings, students appearing exams, all press and media staff, newspaper hawkers, paramilitary & policemen in uniform and district administration have been exempted from the purview of the bandh.

Further, JCC has asked all citizens of Dimapur to assemble at DC’s office by 9 a.m. on January 31 to discuss future course of action.

JCC lauds: JCC acknowledged Independent candidate (ward 20) Hukhavi Tokheho Yepthomi for voluntarily retiring by respecting the call of the Nagas.

JCC has once again urged upon those candidates, yet to back-out from fray, to listen to the voices of the Nagas. It has also appealed to the state government to review its decision. JCC has warned that state government and the candidates in the fray would be held responsible, in the event of unwanted situation that may arise during the bandh. A JCC member said they were also aware that supporters of some candidates have setup camps near the polling stations.

Appeal to polling officials: JCC has fervently appealed to all polling officials to restrain from executing their duties in order to safeguard the rights of the citizens.

Clarifies: JCC has dismissed certain social media reports that its volunteers had stopped an ambulance ferrying patients on January 28. The committee clarified that the ambulance was not ferrying any patient but was moving about freely.

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RH slams NPF Tseminyu div statement DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Rengma Hoho (RH) on Sunday said it had taken serious note of the statement of NPF Tseminyu division president and GB of Tesophenyu Village (Upper), Ahino Tep, and resolved to derecognize his GB’ship. In a press release, RH president Kenyuseng Tep said Ahino had totally contradicted and directly confronted the wisdom and decision of the hoho.

Despite being part of the hoho executive, RH said Ahino had gone against the directive of the apex body, which was totally detrimental to self and affront to the community as a whole. Besides derecognizing his GB’ship, RH also resolved not to allow Ahino to hold any leadership and responsibilities within the Rengma community.

RH further cautioned all its members not to make any derogatory remarks and unnecessary statements in the near future.

Bandh called in other districts of Nagaland

36-hr total bandh in Wka from Jan 31 SH directive to mobilize youths

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Responding to state-wide bandh call given by JCC, the Lotha Hoho Joint Action Committee (LHJAC) announced 36-hour total bandh in Wokha district starting January 31 from 6am.

In this regard, LHJAC asked every villages and colonies in Wokha and Bhandari town to come forward in mobilising youth volunteers at least one from each family.

Emergency services, hospitals, pharmacies and medical visitations exempted from the purview of the bandh while all government registered vehicles directed to stay off the road.

Instr uction has been issued to district hospitals, Mhondamo memorial hospital and fire service to stay alert, and doctors and nurses asked to be present in their respective station. Further,

LHJAC asked volunteers from each surrounding villages in Wokha and Bhandari town to reach the venue on January 30 and submit the list to member secretary at Hotel Hornbill Wokha. They have to arrange their own lodging and arrangement. Volunteers have been asked to gather at control room at police point and PWD junction in traditional attires on January 31.

The committee also warned that state government would be held responsible on any untoward incidents happen to the volunteers during the bandh. LHJAC said that it would “try to be peaceful to the true spirit of lotha Naga warrior”, while enforcing the bandh. However, the volunteers have been asked to keep vigil to stop citizens from casting vote in the form of postal ballot/EDC or voter slip.

Sümi Hoho has asked all the Sümi areas under Zünheboto district to depute minimum 50 volunteers to reinforce ZTYO enforced bandh on January 31, against ULB elections.

All chairmen of areas, Kukami (GBs) association along with area representatives to Sümi Hoho have been asked to mobilize the volunteers in their respective areas and accompany them, to show solidarity with Sümi Hoho and Naga civil bodies. Furthermore, every area has been informed to keep volunteers ready as and when required.

Total bandh in Tsg on Feb 1

Tuensang Correspondent adds: Despite nil nominations for Tuensang Town Council polls, apex tribe bodies in Tuensang-- CKS, TVCU, CCSU, SUTT, KUTT and YUTT have called for total bandh on February 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in solidarity with state-wide bandh called by the JCC. The decision was taken at an emergency joint meeting of unions held on January 29 at CKS hall Tuensang. Power department, medical, paramilitary forces, fire and emergency service have been exempted from the purview of the bandh.

Meanwhile, CCSU has been asked to arrange 100 volunteers and 20 each from SUTT, YUTT and KUTT (Cont’d on p-8) to assemble at CKS hall at 6 a.m. on February 1.

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WSBAK resource centre foundation stone

Y. Kikheto Sema (IAS) addressing the gathering on January 28. (NP) Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 9 (NPN): Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) has laid a foundation stone for its resource centre at Nihokhu village on January 28 .

Speaking about the purpose of the resource centre, executive secretary WSBAK, Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi said that the centre would be used for conducting conferences, mass gatherings, church leaders’ training etc.

He said that the land measuring 70 acres was

acquired from Nihokhu village at a nominal rate and thanked the landowners for understanding the need of the church.

Also speaking after unveiling the foundation stone, secretary, Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema (IAS) spoke about the three institutions set by God namely; family, government and the church that forms a society.

He said that the positive and effective functioning of the latter two depended on the family since members of the government and church first

Subsidized LED bulbs distributed to villagers

Forest officials distributing LED bulbs.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change took up the initiative of providing subsidized eco friendly LED bulbs to Chingphoi, Changlang, Chingdang, Wanching, Wakching, Wakching Chingla, Namthai, Shiyong, Hotahoti, Kongan and Naginimora residents under the Naginimora Forest Range, Mon Forest Division.

During the distribution program held at Naginimora Range Office premises, Range Officer Naginimora, ACF Lepzuk Jamir explained in brief the benefits of these bulbs to the residents.

He said that these bulbs are being provided at a distribution cost of Rs 65 each (against a market

price of Rs 350) and that the residents and consumers would benefit immensely by these LED bulbs as part of the latest trend in “green” technology.

ACF Mon Division, Suman Sivachar acknowledged the support of Aochuba, DFO Mon Division, Reny Wilfred, AC Kohima administration and the EESL team.

Naginimora Forest Department staff expects the distribution to span over the next few days.

The Energy Efficient Nagaland program under the UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme was earlier launched by minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire in October 2016.

comes from a family.

“If a family is good then the other two institutions would also be good and so we should go back to our family and start positive changes from within,” he added.

Drawing references from Romans 13:1 of The Bible, Kikheto said people need to respect the government. In the same way, the government should also respect the views of its people for whom it is being institutionalized.

Talking about the current scenario between the state government and civil

Regular GT general meeting DIMAPUR: A general meeting of regular graduate teacher appointees 2010-2013 has been convened on February 9 at 11 a.m at URA academy hall Kohima.

All concerned teachers have been requested to attend the meeting in order to avoid future inconvenience.

Assam Rifles nab NSCN (I-M) member

DIMAPUR: Based on specific intelligence, 41 Assam Rifles conducted an operation in Ward 9 Medziphema Town and apprehended two persons along with one Pt 22 mm Pistol and 339 bottles of IMFL. According to PRO IGAR (N) the apprehended individuals were identified as Vizoto Angami, (40) son of Joseph Angami and Supi Chaya Angami (35) son of Puto Chaya Angami, both resident of Ward 9 Medziphema Town. PRO stated that Vizoto Angami is an NSCN (I-M) cadre holding the rank of ‘leacy.’

The apprehended individuals along with the recovered arm and items were handed over to Medziphema Police Station for further investigation, PRO added.

societies, Kikheto said in such a confronting situation the church could have played an important role of bridging the gap and uniting the odds.

He lamented that the role of the church was found wanting in this situation. Kikheto said prayer alone was not enough if one does not act upon prayers.

Kikheto who is also the Chairman, Board of Deacons, Sumi Baptist Church Kohima referred to the Naga society as the Biblical Tower of Babel with so many differences and contradictory views.

“Even Article 371 (A) is being interpreted differently by lawyers of separate entities. We do not know which one is correct and confused,” he added.

He was of the opinion that men and women should come together and sort out the issue in a positive manner by understanding each other.

Stating that a nation without a vision perishes, Kikheto appealed the people to continuously pray for quality leaders for the Nagas.

The foundation stone laying programme was attended by a host of WSBAK staff, GBs and leaders of the area.

LSU elects team DIMAPUR: Lüruri Students’ Union (LSU) has elected its new team of executives for the tenure (2017-18) led by Xepe Thüvüri as president, Nyisangthvü as vice president, Leykam Thüvüri as general secretary, Obed Leyri as assembly speaker along with nine secretaries, two women co-ordinators, three audit board and three advisors.

AGBCN annual conference concludes

CBC to celebrate 25 yrs

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church (CBC) Diphupar “B” would be cele- (Inset-Rev Kilang Jamir (right), Phutoli Shikhu Chingmak (left). Youth brating its 25th anniversary department of NBC Pfutsero leading in Praise and Worship during the 9th AGBCN annual conference at Sechü (Zubza) in Kohima district.) on February 2, at 10 a.m.

‘Bishu’ celebrated at Bamunpukhuri DIMAPURR: Vibrant culture of the Dimasa Kachari community came to live as young boys and girls in traditional attires danced in unison to celebrate the post harvest festival “Bishu” on January 27 at Bamunpukhuri village. The programme included traditional blessings for the youth by village chiefs and invoking “Bishu” blessings, Bikho khruba by Khramya, Muuriya and Dimasa students, Reemin Nelaiba and dining Siklaiba and a mass Dimasa Traditional dance by the villagers.

LBYD celebrates its 19th foundation day DIMAPUR: Lierie Baptist Youth Department (LBYD) celebrated its 19th foundation day on January 28, with Nagaland Voluntary Consumers Organization (NVCO) president and ACAUT (legal cell) convenor, Kezhokhoto Savi as speaker.

In the programme, Savi said that ACAUT team had met the chief minister and had also submitted required rules and guidelines for establishing Lokayukta in the state to curb corruption.

He said it was unfortunate that the state government is yet to establish the same despite peoples’ demand. Savi also said that it was very unfortunate for the people representatives in failing to consider the

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cry of the people in regard to the conduct of ULB election. Savi spoke on the topic, “responsibility of a Christian youth in a civil society” where he said that a youth was anyone whose age fell within the teens and forties. He exhorted that a Christian youth was a youth whose life was total example of Christ irrespective of the challenges around.

Savi also highlighted various citizen rights as follows such as, National Food Security Act 2013, consumer awareness, Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, Lokayukta, Human Rights, The Right to Information Act, 2005, environment protection, child protection and public services delivery.

DIMAPUR: Association of the Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland (AGBCN) held its 9th annual conference from January 20 to 22, at Sechü-Zubza in Kohima district on the theme “Holding on to Jesus – I Timothy 1:14”.

The main speakers during the conference were founder & director of Youth Harvest Ministry, Dimapur, Rev. Kilang Jamir and director of Eleutheros Christian Society, Tuensang, Phutoli Shikhu Chingmak while resource persons for Bible study were pastor Robert Aley of NBC Chumukedima and pastor Joshua Gu-

rung of Mon town GBC. The main speakers delivered the messages on the topics “Christ our foundation: Planted and build in Christ” (I Peter 2:4-8); “The Church in a changing culture” (I Thessalonians 4:4-11); “The Church with a mission” (Luke 4:1819) and “Anticipating the future” (2 Peter 3:11-13).

The resource persons for Bible study dwelled on the topics “The Lord’s Prayer” (Mat 6:9-13) and “Book of 2 John).

On the first day, Rev. Pastor Krishna Sundas, GBC Niuland unfurled the AGBCN flag which was followed by hoisting of the

flags by respective churches while opening spotlight was presented by the host church and AGBCN chairman Gopal Basnet delivered the keynote address.

The closing day on January 22 evening was marked by a skit from women fellowship of NBC Kohima. Honouring of the special guests was led by AGBCN executive secretary Rudra Ramauli.

The conference hosted

by Nepli Baptist Church, Sechü (Zubza) was attended by around 400 delegates from 38 affiliated Nepali and Gorkha Baptist churches spread all over the state.

Fazl Ali College bids farewell to principal DIMAPUR: Fazl Ali College (FAC) vice principal, faculty, staff and students of along with well wishers bade farewell to their principal Chubayangla on January 27.

In the programme, vice principal, Arenla Lkr lauded the outgoing principal for her dedication to service and for being an exemplary figure of patience, kindness and humility.

Chubayangla in her farewell speech thanked Almighty God for leading her and her family throughout her career. She also expressed her gratitude for being associated with all the members of the faculty as well as the staff.

She wished the remaining members well and expressed hope that the foundation to ensure that the College soars to

Chubayangla delivering her farewell speech. greater heights had already been laid and the future was bright. Farewell message from Dimapur Government College, principal Akok Walling was also read during the programme. Farewell speeches were also delivered by representatives from FACTA, FACSU and non-teaching staff. It may be mentioned

that, Chubayangla joined FAC on December 1981.

She was posted at Kohima Science College in 1984 and served there for few years before returning to FAC in the 1990s. Since then she had served her Alma Mater in the capacity of lecturer, vice principal and principal for more than three decades.

NEISSR conducts orientation programme

DIMAPUR: North East Institute of Social Science & Research (NEISSR) organized an orientation programme for Master of Social (MSW) students on January 27, which also marked the beginning of new semesters for the MSW. Former professor & HOD, Department of English, Nagaland University Dr. A.J. Sebastian and,OSD, NSDMA, Johny

Ruangmei were the resource persons.

Dr. Sebastian spoke on the need of developing Intelligence quotient, Emotional Quotient and Social Quotient in order to be effective in one’s own chosen field. Stressing more on the topic, he said that an individual who has not developed all the three quotients would fail to cope up with the pressure and

the demands of this ever changing job market.

He also expounded the importance of considering one’s body language and that of the person to whom the communication was made.

Jo h n y R u a n g m e i spoke on “how to become thriving leaders in an exponential world”, wherein he highlighted the exponential growth that science

and technology had made in the past decades, and questioned the students as to how they were incorporating the benefits of that growth in their professional social work. He cautioned against the unethical use of the exponential growth of technology in curbing or ameliorating social problems.

Drawing examples from the current scenario,

he highlighted areas where technology which were accessible could be used to create employment and sustainable development for the Naga society.

He challenged the future social workers to be exponential leaders who are innovators, futurist, technologist and humanitarian. The orientation programme would continue till January 30.

Assam Rifles organize various programmes across Nagaland

(L-R): 46 Assam Rifles conducting free medical camp. 28 Assam Rifles troops displaying weapons. 41 Assam Riffles at veterinary camp. 9 Bihar troops providing medicines to villagers.

DIMAPUR: 46 Assam Rifles under the aegis of hqs IGAR (N) organized a free medical camp at Matikhru village, Phek district on January 22 by a medical team comprising of Captain Jaiprakash Yadav (RMO, 46 Assam Rifles) and the medical staff.

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ganised by the medical officer to educate the youth on the social menace of ‘drug abuse’ and its harmful effects on the society.

A total of 172 patients to include 37 male, 82 female and 53 children from the village were examined and given free medicines.

28 AR: 28 Assam Rifles conducted a weapon display for the School

Children and Youth of Tseminyu town on January 23.

The aim of this programme was to motivate the students and youth to join the Army/Assam Rifles. A total of 105 students, 5 teachers and 2 GBs/Chairman of nearby villages attended the programme.

41 AR: Troops of

41 Assam Rifles and 14 Mobile Field Veterinary Hospital conducted a ‘Veterinary Camp’ at Thekrezenoma Village, on January 25.

The veterinary camp was conducted as part of perception management activity under Operation Sadbhavna, in which approximately 807 domestic animals comprising

mainly of cattle, dogs and poultry were examined and free medicines were distributed. In addition, vaccination of live stock and pets was also carried out in the area. The camp was attended by locals of Thekrezenoma village and surrounding areas.

9 Bihar: 9 BIHAR, under the aegis of Hq IGAR (North) organised

a medical camp at Aboi Football Ground, Mon district from on January 24. The aim of the Camp was to support the needy and medically deprived section of the society. Approximately, 250 patients to include, 170 adults and 80 children patients were provided medical assistance by RMO, 9 Bihar and its medical staff.

7 AR: 7 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a lecture cum workshop at Zisaji College with an aim to spread awareness about hygiene and sanitation in Kiphire Town on January 25.

According to AR, medical officer of the unit interacted with the young students and staff of the

college and educated them about personal and community hygiene, and importance of healthy surroundings for overall development of society.

AR also stated that its initiative was well received by local civil administration and youth associations as 200 students and college staff including principal attended the workshop.

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Dr. Watikala administering first polio drops. (NP) DC Dimapur administering the first polio drops. DC Tuensang administering the first polio drops.

IPPI first round being lauched in Mokokchung.

Next poll

Q: S h o u l d V i r a t d ro p

Yuvraj and Raina from the ODI team?  Yes  No  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST

DC Longleng administering first polio drops.

CMO Wokha administering the first polio drops. DC Phek administering the first polio drops.

January 30

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Plenty of sun

28 13

Aizawl

Delightful with plenty of sun 23 7

Guwahati Mostly sunny and delightful

27 12

Mostly sunny and delightful

23 9

Imphal

Itanagar Mostly sunny and nice

24 12

Shillong

A shower in the afternoon

18 4

Kohima

Mostly sunny and nice

22 9

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

Partly sunny and nice

26 13 22 9

Tuensang Cooler with sun, some clouds 14 6 Wokha

Not as warm with a shower

19 12

Zunheboto A passing afternoon shower 19 7

BJP Wokha condemns Patton’s speech DIMAPUR: BJP Wokha has condemned the speech of Nagaland Home minister Y. Patton that was reportedly delivered during the NPF party meeting at Bhandari Town on January 26.

A condemnation note signed by BJP Wokha president L Meribemo K i n g h e n , B J P Wo k h a general secretary (Adm) Z Mhomo Humtsoe, BJMM Wokha president Nzand Kikon and BJYM Wokha president N Amos Humtsoe termed Patton’s speech, “BJP is surviving by the little air supply by the NPF” as “hate speech” adding that the party has been maintaining the principle of the DAN alliance with NPF. “The BJP party being a disciplined national political party sticks to its principle and can survive whatsoever,” the signatories asserted.

In this regard, the party has urged the home minister “who holds a responsible status” to desist from making irrelevant statements that creates division in the alliance.

MCD member administering the first polio drops.

Ko h i m a , Ja n 2 9 (NPN):Nagaland, along with other states in India on Sunday has launched first round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) for the year 2017 by administering the first two drops of polio to eligible children from 0-5 years throughout the state.

In Kohima, Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) was launched by principal director health and family welfare Nagaland Dr. L. Watikala by administering the first two polio drops to a child at Naga Hospital Kohima on Sunday.

In a brief address, State programme officer (UIP) Dimapur (rural) Dr. Visasieii Kire said India is free from polio since 2011 and that the disease has been eradicated. However, she cautioned that India remains at high risk till the whole world is free of wild polio virus.

She said department o f h e a l t h a n d f a m i ly welfare was all geared up to administer polio drops to over 2.3 lakh eligible children from 0-5 years throughout the state.

Dr. Visasieii said that 2296 polio booths across the state would be manned by 9184 health personnel and 459 supervisors along

with vaccines and other logistics.

The officials from H&FW, UNICEF, NHAK and other officers also administered the polio drops to the children.

The officials informed that health workers throughout the state would conduct house to house administering polio to the child from 0-5 years the remaining two days January 30 and 31. The department sought the cooperation of all the sections of people, agencies, organizations, churches and community leaders to ensure that all eligible children receive the “the two drops of life” (polio drops).

(Correspondent) Dimapur: In Dimapur IPPI Sunday 2017 was launched by deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Ke s o n y u Y h o m e b y administering the first two drops of polio at District Hospital Dimapur along with his wife in the presence of CMO, Dr. Kinimi and medical superintendent, Dr. C.W. Tungoe.

During the brief launching function, Dr. Lanuakum, DPO (UIP/ RCH) informed that 512 polio booths and number of mobile teams were set up across the district to cover 53167 children of

GLM Dimapur appoints new director

Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi (C) and Mughayi Achumi (3-L) after the installation service at Gospel Light Ministries Prayer House, Niu Colony, Dimapur. (NP) Staff Reporter D IMA P UR , J AN 2 9 (NPN): Gospel Light Ministries has appointed a new director and also opened a Praise and Worship Centre attached to the Prayer House at Niu Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Sunday.

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The invocation for the newly appointed director Mughayi Achumi and the P&W Centre was done

by Western Sumi Baptist Church Council executive secretary Rev Dr. Hevukhu Achumi.

Dr. Achumi during a brief speech wished the new director and the centre

success in its undertakings.

T h e n ew d i r e c t o r Mughayi informed that the Praise & Worship centre will function in full swing from February 12 and the services will be conducted in English. He also invited youth from the vicinity to come and join the centre during the services.

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0- 5 years of age.

He further stated that as new cases of polio had not been detected since 2011, India has been declared polio free since 2014 by WHO. However, Dimapur being a major transit point, the influx of immigrant population still pose a risk for the district and the country as a whole, he therefore stressed on the importance of maintaining the resistance of polio in the district.

K. Yhome also reiterated the importance of polio vaccination and said that the large scale polio immunization programme could be carried out due to the efforts and team work of all medical staff and allied departments along with volunteers in the district.

Chaplain DHD, Rev. Yhunlo Thong dedicated the activity with a prayer before launching of IPPI Sunday 2017. The function was attended by deputy chief medical officer, Dr. Antoly, programme officers, nursing superintendent, projector officer (UNDP) and doctors and staff under District Hospital and CMO Dimapur.

TUENSANG: Tuensang District Health Society conducted the first round of pulse polio in the district

which was launched by DC Alemjongshi and Dr. Temsu Longchar, DPO (UIP&RCH).

CMO Tuensang, Dr. T. Pangjung Sangtam stated that the department had mobilised 1,250 vaccinators, 46 supervisors in all the eight blocks of the district to cover over 27,552 estimated children below 5 years. It has also organised 267 polio booths in the district. CMO also acknowledged and conveyed his gratitude to all the allied departments and public for their cooperation.

MO K O K C HUN G : Mokokchung district 1st round of IPPI under the theme “fulfill our promise’’ was launched on Sunday at Imlong Place by Dr. S.S. Akaba Longchar who also administered the first two drops of polio.

In his short speech, he said polio was a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that attacked the nervous system and that children younger than 5 years old were more likely to contract the virus than any other group. He said it was very important to give these two drops of polio to each and every child.

D r. S . S . A k a b a Longchar said that the government of India was

Kiphire holds DTF meeting

DIMAPUR: Kiphire held its District Task Force (DTF) on January 27, at DC Office Kiphire to ensure successful implementation of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI), National Deworming Day (NDD) and Mission Indradhanush (MI) Phase-4 in Kiphire district.

The meeting was chaired by DC Sedevikho Khro and attended by CMO Dr. Tsenthungo Patton, D P O, RC H - U I P, D r.

Rebecca Y Sema, VCCM, Herole Y, UNDP PO-IT Sumit Sharma, UNDP POCM/ME Ylutiule, SIS L. Kipitong, SS NST L. Meshu and CDPO Z. Tsangkhuchu.

D r. Re b e c c a g ave a n overview on IPPI, NDD and MI to sensitize the attendees on the objectives and various activities chalked out for the programmes. During the meeting it was informed that, the target of IPPI would be to administer two drops of life-saving oral polio vaccine to children from 0-5 years in the district.

1st round will be conducted from January 29-31; the first day focussing on administering the drops

through booth activities and the other two days on house to house visits by the medical team. NDD would be conducted on February 10, during which the schools and anganwadi workers would play a major role in distributing Albendazole tablets to children of 1-19 years. Mission Indradhanush (MI) Phase-4 would also be launched on February 7 to strengthen routine immunization.This immunization drive would be carried out for seven consecutive days in a month for four successive months – February to May. The first round which would be conducted from February 7-13 would cover 19 session sites district which are hard to reach, places where there are no health centres and areas where migratory population is present. The target beneficiaries are 0-2 years, 5 years and pregnant mothers.

Dr. Rebecca also briefly spoke on Effective Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) which had been introduced recently into the healthcare management system.

trying its best to eradicate polio all over the nation i nvo l v i n g m a n p owe r, human resources in the far flung places and villages.

He encouraged the different departments, NGOs etc to work together for a free polio country.

CMO thanked Dr Temsuyanger DPO (RCH&UIP) for success of the programme. He also informed that house to house visit for those missed out would be conducted from January 30 to 31. The programme was attended

by Dr Kibangkumba Dy.CMO, UNDP, Red Cross Society, Rotar y Club, NGOs and staff from DIO. L ON G L E N G : I P P I first round was launched in Longleng district on Sunday covering all villages and town with the target of 7083 children from 0-5 years.

In the programme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Longleng Dengan Avenoho Phom administered the first polio drops.

The programme was attended by Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ritu Thurr, DPO (RCH/UIP) Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Dr. Longai Phom, state observer from directorate of health and family welfare, Kohima and all the staffs of NRHM and district hospital, Longleng.

W O K HA : To g e t h e r with the rest of the state, Wokha district conducted the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) on Sunday. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Enrithung administered the first drop of polio drops at the office premises. Dr. John Kemp S P O ( I D S P ) ex t e r n a l observer visited booths

ADC Peren administering the first polio drop.

in the district. Altogether 197 polio booths, 5 transit teams, 1 mobile team were set up to ensure all 0-5 years children population receives polio drops in the district. Monitoring and supervision were carried out in all the booths by the supervisors and house to house visit to be conducted from Janurary 30 to 31 at the urban and rural areas.

PHEK: Phek district has launched Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) campaign on Sunday with the slogan “lets gift a poliofree world to our children”.

I n t h e p r o g r a m m e, deputy commissioner Phek, Murohu Chotso administered the first dose of polio in the presence of deputy director Dr. N ya n K i k o n , d i s t r i c t immunization officer Phek Dr. Kolhitso Khalo, Dr. Azo Louise gynaecologist DH phek, MOs, nurses and staff of DH and CMO office.

PEREN: First round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) was launched in Peren on Sunday at District Hospital, Peren with additional de puty commissioner, Tianu as the chief guest administering the first polio drop.

In the programme, the ADC mentioned that for a healthy society and family and to make a better future for the children it was impor tant that everyone extend their full contribution and support in administering the polio drops.

In a key note address D P O RC H / U I P, D r.

Khrielasanuo mentioned that though the population was less, the area to be covered was more and thus making it difficult for health

workers for coverage.

The programme was chaired by deputy CMO, Dr. Tiala and invocation by pastor, Ao Baptist Church Peren Town.

Altogether, there are 106 villages, 6 towns, 3 transit, 4 Medical Mobile Unit and 10 migratory population sites with a total of 105 booths. With the motive to reach out to every household, teams were divided involving health workers, Police department, 18 Assam rifles, Anganwadi worker, ASHAs of every village were send out to every part of the district ensuring that no child was missed out.

The house to house visits would continue thereafter till January 31. The target population 0-5 years for Peren district is 13,294.

The booth coverage for Peren district is 6782.

MCD: MCD members on Sunday administered polio vaccine to the children in New Market, Dimapur as part of the first phase of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization 2017.

173 BN CRPF: Pulse Polio immunization cum free medical camp was organized by 173 Bn CRPF on January 29 at Govt. High School Diphupar Dimapur.

The camp was organized by 173 BN, commandant Joseph Keishing.

Around 342 children of below 05 years were given polio drops. In addition, more than 200 personnel got free medical checkup with proper medication by Unit Medical Officer Dr. Api Bagra (SMO).

Mukhatyar Singh 2nd-inCommand, Sunil Kumar Shar ma dy. comdt. & Philip, secretary village council were also present on this occasion.

UNESCO officials call on T.R. Zeliang

(L-R): Chotisuh Sazo, ML Rao, Dr Ram Boojh, T.R.Zeliang, Dr.Nicky Kire, secretary Forest and C&S to CM Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: Programme Officer for Natural Sciences and Secretary, SACAM (South & Central Asia MAB Network) UNESCO Dr. Ram Boojh and advisor UNESCO ML Rao called on chief minister T.R. Zeliang on January 24 to apprise him of the progress of UNESCO initiatives being undertaken in Nagaland.

The officials who were on four-day visit to Nagaland, from January 2225 also requested the support of the State Government towards UNESCO. The meeting was also attended by minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Nicky Kire and NLA speaker Chotisuh Sazo, besides other senior officers

of Forest Department and the CMO. It may be mentioned that pre-feasibility studies had been undertaken in 2016 for designating Dzukou Valley and Doyang Valley as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.

The Feasibility report submitted to UNESCO also included Saramati Range, to be taken up at a later stage. These areas h av e b e e n i d e n t i f i e d taking into consideration the uniqueness, the rich biodiversity and also the initiatives shown by the community in conserving biodiversity, which could be a model for the rest of India and the world.

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change is taking this initiative in collaboration with UNESCO, recognising the role of the communities in conserving biodiversity in Nagaland, bearing in mind that many such areas in Nagaland are owned by the communities.

T h e n ex t s t a ge i s to prepare a dossier with concrete plans in collaboration with Government of Nagaland, G ove r n m e n t o f I n d i a and UNESCO. Besides bringing recognition and strengthening the conser vation effor ts in Nagaland, the objective is to also link conservation with sustainable development of the local communities.

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BJP, UNC, NSCN-IM are one and same: Manipur CM

I m p h a l , J an 2 9 (Agencies): Joining the war of words between the Congress and the BJP, ahead of the Assembly election, Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Saturday claimed that the BJP, UNC and the NSCN (IM) are one and the same though outwardly they may profess to be different entities.

Speaking at the reception function of a large number of people who have joined the Congress from other political parties at the Congress Bhawan at BT Road, the Chief Minister said that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had conveyed to the State Government that the NSCN (IM) is against the creation of Kangpokpi (previously Sadar Hills) district.

To this the State Government had made it clear that creation of district is the prerogative of the State Government and no outside force can interfere in the decision of the

State Government, said the Chief Minister. Explaining the stand of the State Government, the Chief Minister said that the seven new districts were created for administrative convenience and not for any political gains.

He elaborated that the demand to create Sadar Hills district dates back to more than 40 years and there is no political motive in the recent decision of the State Government to create Kangpokpi district as it was done for administrative convenience.

To the charges that the new districts were created for electoral gains, the Chief Minister said that the decision was not announced earlier keeping in the mind the unwanted developments that may arise.

It is to knowledge of the people the many obstacles that were put up against the move of the State Government to create new districts, said O Ibobi.

Taking digs at the BJP, the Chief Minister said that

Central Ministers have been visiting Manipur regularly but other than laying foundation stones, they have done nothing for the welfare of the people. This is not what the Congress and the people want, said the Chief Minister and added that what is really needed is for the projects to be completed on time.

There is no need for laying the foundation stones of all the tunnels for the ongoing railway projects, said the Chief Minister and added that this is what all Union Ministers have been doing while visiting Manipur. Accusing the BJP of flouting protocol, Ibobi said that it is not in good taste to see Union Ministers on official visit making a beeline for the BJP office and to be invited to the dais when they are not on official visit in Imphal.

Claiming that not everything is fine in the home State (Gujarat) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, O Ibobi said that Manipur has emerged as the torch bearer

in the health care sector and added that it is the State with the lowest infant mortality rate. This is something which other States are trying to follow, he claimed.

Frequent bandhs and blockades have hindered the numerous development projects taken up by the State Government in the hills and valley, said the Chief Minister but added that despite this, the Congress has managed to fulfil all the promises it has made to the people. AICC Manipur-in-charge, Dr CP Joshi who is on a visit to the State and attended the reception function, said that the people are still reeling under the impact of demonetisation. Despite the tall claims made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the fact stands that the people are still reeling under the impact of demonetisation, he claimed. No one can deny that the Congress has done a lot for the people and the State in the fifteen years it has been in power, added CP Joshi.

Tripartite talks on February 3 Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Manipur government is likely to depute a senior bureaucrat as government representative in the proposed tripartite talks with the United Naga Council (UNC) at New Delhi next month.

Re por ts said that Union ministry of home affairs has fixed the date for the proposed tripartite talks between Manipur government, Centre and UNC on February 3.

A highly reliable government source said that state additional chief secretary Suresh Babu is being considered as government representative for the talk.

After a proposal to hold the tripartite talks at Imphal on January 23 last was stalled, Manipur government has written the MHA to host the talks at a date which would be fixed by the ministry. UNC had intimated its pre-conditions to the Centre instead of responding to the invitation of the state government. The agitating UNC has been demanding to hold the talk at one of the Naga districts of the state or in New Delhi as one of its condition.

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Kiren Rijiju rules out probe into Nigerian detained while M’laya Raj Bhavan controversy crossing India-B’desh border Correspondent

Shillong, Jan 29: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Sunday ruled out any investigation into the alleged “inappropriate behaviour” of V Shanmuganathan, who was forced to quit his gubernatorial post of Meghalaya.

“As of now, there is nothing in the form of documentary evidence against the former governor to investigate the allegations.

Nothing is in our hands (central government),” he said at the sidelines of the 1st North East Investment Summit here in Meghalaya.

However, he described the resignation of Shanmuganathan, who was also the governor in-charge of Arunachal Pradesh, was done on “moral ground”.

“I cannot comment on whether the government will institute an inquiry into the allegations. It is too premature for me to do so,” the Minister of State for Home said. Shanmuganathan quit the gubernatorial post on January 26 after nearly 100 employees of the Raj Bhavan in Shillong on Wednesday sent a five-page letter to the Prime Minister’s Office and Rashtrapati Bhavan, demanding that the Gover-

nor be recalled for what they alleged was “turning the Raj Bhavan into a Young Ladies Club”.

From the time Shanmuganathan took over, the employees alleged, they were going through “severe humiliation, mental stress and torture”. The protest letter by the Raj Bhavan staff came after an English daily report quoted a woman who accused the Governor of making advances by “hugging and kissing her”.

The woman was one of the seven candidates selected for an interview for the post of a Public Relations Officer at the Raj Bhavan.

Agartala, Jan 29 (IANS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday detained a Nigerian national while trying to cross the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura with two others who managed to escape, an official said.

“Three Nigerian youths tried to cross over to Bangladesh early Sunday morning at Belonia (in southern Tripura). BSF patrol party detained one 23-year-old Nigerian. Two of his companions managed to escape,” BSF official Rabin Taijon told reporters.

The BSF handed over the detainee to the Tripura

Police which launched a search operation to nab the other two.

The youth said that they are the members of a Manipur football club team. They have no passports and they came to Tripura from Kolkata enroute to Bangladesh, Taijon said.

Senior police officials are now interrogating the youth.

According to the police, during the last three months ten Nigerian youths were detained by the BSF while trying to cross over to Bangladesh illegally in bordering Belonia subdivision.

Teachers gherao TU VC for ‘nepotism’ Two kidnapped labourers killed in Manipur

AGARTALA, Jan 29 (Agencies): Tripura University on Saturday cancelled the interviews for the posts of associate professors and professors in four departments after more than 50 teaching faculties gheraoed the vicechancellor A K Ghosh, registrar O S Adhikari, deans and other top officials of the university on Friday.

The teachers alleged that there was nepotism in the screening process and the VC had called under-qualified candidates.

“The recruitment committee headed by the VC had turned down applications of genuine candidates without citing any reason,” they said, adding that ear-

lier the VC had recruited a librarian, deputy librarian and finance officer through unfair means.

“We demand the resignation of the VC and an enquiry into each and every recruitment, the screening process, purchase and tenders of the university during the tenure of Ghosh,” the faculty members said.

Adhikari promised the teachers an enquiry would be conducted into the screening process for the recruitment of associate professors and professors in the departments of rural development, education, microbiology and molecular biology. The registrar said the VC has also agreed to conduct a probe.

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IMPHAL, Jan 29: Two of the three workers of the Maphou dam project in Manipur’s Senapati district who were kidnapped by unidentified armed Kuki cadres were found shot dead on Sunday while the third was rescued unharmed, the state police said.

A Kuki tribal alleged to be one of the kidnappers has been arrested.

The police said that the workers - Kangujam Thoi, a helper, JCB driver Kangujam Tompok, and truck driver Khumukcham Bije from Itham - were kidnapped from the project site on January 26 by

armed Kukis. The police added they are trying to establish identity of the outfit.

The three were held captive in the Monroi village in neighbouring Ukhrul district. On Sunday, some cadre of the Kuki Liberation Army had an exchange of fire with the kidnappers, during which the two captives were fatally hit in cross-fire.

The police say that one of the kidnappers identified as Thangminlien Khongsai was caught and handed over for interrogation.

Most of the Kuki outfits had signed the suspension of operations with the central government. Major ground rules of the agree-

ments are that the militants cannot carry arms and indulge in terrorist acts including kidnappings for ransom.

Initial reports say that the three workers were kidnapped to extract hefty ransom from the project officials. Since the two killed workers are nontribals, there is a fear that there may be a communal fallout.

Leaders of the Kuki Impi Manipur and other civil society organisations held a meeting in Manipur to deal with the issue.

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has asked the state administration to take up all necessary steps to check follow-up violence.

Gadkari declares 1,253 km road in Assam as NH

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal felicitates Union Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (PTI) Guwahati, Jan 29 (PTI): The Centre will invest Rs 15,000 crores to develop 1,253 kilometres of roads in Assam into National Highways over the next few years, Union Minister Nitin

Jairam Gadkari said today.

“When Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonwoal met me, he demanded to declare 1,253 kilometres of state roads as National Highways. Today I am de-

claring that those will be developed as NHs,” he said here.

Inaugurating the second road bridge over Brahmaputra here, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said the Centre has already sanctioned an investment of Rs 15,000 crores for developing the existing roads as NHs. “I have ordered to prepare the DPR (Detailed Project Report) and it will be over soon. I hope the CM will initiate land acquisition process soon. As soon as the state government gives us the land and forest clearances, we will start the work immediately,” he said.

Gadkari said the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) will spend Rs 8,000 crores over the next two years for developing 143 kilometres

of road, including a few bridges over Brahmaputra.

“The work on preparing the DPR for the bridge connecting Sonowal’s constituency Majuli has already started. I have asked the officials to make a light weight and cost-effective bridge there,” he said. The Union Minister said the government was mulling construc-

tion of an axis control highway along the Brahmaputra for free flow of traffic and flood mitigation by dredging the river.

He informed that Rs 1,00,000 crore worth of works for developing road infrastructure in Assam will be carried out by the end of the five-year tenure of the Central government.

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Haryana on alert as Jats call for fresh agitation

Panaji, Jan 29 (IANS): The attack on ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Jaipur, during the shooting of his film “Padmavati”, was carried out at the instance of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan, Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh alleged on Sunday.

“This (the attack) has been done deliberately at the instance of the ruling party in Rajasthan,” Singh told a press conference in Panaji.

“Why these things are only happening in Bharatiya Janata Party-led states? What was the Rajasthan Police doing. I also saw that video, not a single policeman was there. Usually when a film

Digvijaya Singh shooting takes place, generally there is strict security,” he added. A group of Rajput Karni Sena workers vandalised the sets of “Padmavati” in Jaipur on Friday for allegedly “distorting history” about Chittor queen Rani Padmini and 14th century emperor Alauddin Khilji.

Shehla murder case: Life term to 4 accused

INDORE, Jan 29 (agencies):: Over five years after RTI activist Shehla Masood was shot dead in Bhopal, a CBI court here today convicted interior designer Zahida Pervez and three other accused for the murder, and sentenced them to life imprisonment.

Judge BK Paloda, presiding over the Special CBI Court, pronounced Zahida, the prime accused, and three others- her friend

Saba Farooqui, Saqib Ali alias `Danger’ and Tabishguilty in the high-profile case probed by the CBI. However, the Court pardoned another accused Irfan, a Kanpur resident who later turned approver.

According to the agency, Zahida, who is married, approached Saqib Ali, who had criminal record, to eliminate Shehla as she was jealous of the latter’s growing ties with former

BJP MLA Dhruvnarayan Singh with whom the interior designer shared a close camaraderie.

Saqib Ali, in tur n, hired professional shooters Tabish and Irfan, to kill the 38-year-old RTI activist, it said. Zahida, her friend Saba, Tabish and Saqib were convicted under IPC Sections 302 (murder) and 120 (b) (criminal conspiracy), among others, and awarded life term.

strict vigil, officials said.

In view of the agitation plans, the Haryana government has sent a requisition for 55 companies (about 5,500 personnel) of Central paramilitary forces and has also issued call out notice to depute 7,000 Home Guards in the state. Some companies of paramilitary forces have already reached Haryana, Niwas said.

Rohtak and some of its neighbouring districts, including Sonipat and Jhajjar, had been the worst-hit by the violence which broke out during last year’s Jat stir. It had also affected Delhi as the protesters cut water supply to the national capital and caused massive damage to public property in Haryana.

Rapid Action Force personnel have been deputed at Munak canal, which was damaged by the protesters during last year’s agitation for reservation.

Patrolling by paramilitary and police personnel have been increased in sensitive and extra-sensitive areas. The central forces have also been conducting flag marches in some sensitive areas since yesterday,

officials said.

All Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police have been directed to ensure that highways and railway tracks are not obstructed and properties are not damaged, they said.

The call for a fresh stir has been given by some jat outfits, especially those owing allegiance to the All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS) headed by Yashpal Malik.

A mahapanchayat of some Khaps or caste councils was held in Rohtak on Friday, in which they reiterated their call for holding agitation in a peaceful manner from Sunday and termed those opposing the stir as “government agents”.

The Khap leaders maintained that release of arrested Jat youths, withdrawal of cases registered during last year’s agitation and grant of government jobs to the kin of youths killed during that stir are their immediate demands.

The Haryana government has assured to provide jobs to kin of those killed during violence in last year’s jat agitation.

Modi invokes Pak threat to seek votes in Punjab

Every 3rd person died in road accidents is a youth

Kotkapura (Punjab), Jan 29 (IANS): PM Modi on Sunday invoked threats from Pakistan to seeks votes for the Akali Dal-BJP alliance to provide a strong government in the border state of Punjab. Modi said people should not vote for parties who were eyeing to form the government for their vested interests. “Punjab is a border state. Pakistan always looks for opportunities to destabilise Punjab. If a weak government comes, or government of outsiders comes or those indulging in luxuries come into power, this will be bad for Punjab and the country,” Modi said in this town of Punjab’s agricultural Malwa belt, 225 km from Chandigarh. “We have to ensure that we have a strong government. You have to ensure that you vote properly,” he said. Elections to 117 assembly seats in Punjab take place on February 4 with the main contest being among the Akali Dal-BJP combine, which has been in power in Punjab since 2007, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): A speeding luxury car snuffing three young lives, including a woman techie and an autorickshaw driver, in Delhi’s suburb on Friday night has once again pointed to how youth continue to be the most vulnerable road users and that speeding is the biggest killer.

The latest road accidents report of Union road transport ministry shows how every third person killed in road crashes is in the prime of his/ her youth.

In 2015, at least 48,420 people in the age group of 15-24 years were killed in road crashes. The number was bigger at 79,000 for people killed in road crashes

New Delhi, JAN 29 (Agencies): Five years before Rajiv Gandhi was killed in 1991, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had prepared a very detailed and thorough “brief ” on what would happen if he is assassinated or makes an “abrupt departure” from the Indian political scene.

A 23-page report, titled India After Rajiv ... was put out as early as March, 1986 for comments from other senior CIA officials.

The “sanitised” report was declassified recently by the CIA. The repor t, whose complete title is not entirely available as it is part deleted, was prepared on the basis of inputs available to the CIA till January, 1986.

The very first sentence of the report’s available (undeleted) page reads: “Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi faces at least an even chance of assassination before his tenure in office ends in 1989.” It, however, later clearly said that “assassination is the major near-term threat” to him.

Over five years later, Gandhi was assassinated at Sriperumbudur in Tamil

in the age group of 15 to 34 years. This was 54% of all road deaths that India recorded in 2015. The data also show how nearly 42% of people dying on roads was due to speeding beyond the permitted limit.

It’s no different across the globe. The latest global status report on road safety

by World Health Organisation says road crashes are the biggest killer of people in the age group of 15-29 years and the numbers are much more than lives lost in suicides, HIV/ AIDS, homicide or lower respiratory infection.

While increasing penalty for fatal offences such as speeding, dangerous driving, drunk driving and using mobile phone while behind

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Rajiv Gandhi Nadu on May 21, 1991.

The first section titled “Key Judgments” analyses and deliberates upon what likely scenario would emerge in the domestic and international political situation if there is a sudden change in leadership minus Rajiv Gandhi and the likely impact on India’s relations with the US, the then USSR and the region.

It also dealt with the threats posed to Gandhi’s life by various extremist groups at that time and the likely fallout of his murder.

“If Gandhi fell to a Sikh or Kashmiri Muslim assassin, widespread communal violence probably would erupt even if strong preventive security measures

- including deployment of Army and paramilitary troops across northern India - were taken by the Indian President ......(deleted),” it said.

It also names PV Narasimha Rao and VP Singh, who could be the “interim successor” and “likely candidates” in case of sudden exit by Rajiv.

Rao took over as the Prime Minister in 1991.

In a section, titled ‘The Threat of Assassination: Stability in Jeopardy’, the report says “In our view, there is at least an even chance in the next several years of an assassination, most likely by extremist Sikhs or disgruntled Kashmiri Muslims who have targeted Rajiv,” besides “a fanatical Hindu”.

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Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS): The strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway was reopened for one-way light vehicular traffic on Sunday afternoon.

“After clearing the landslide in the Ramban sector, the road has been restored for one-way traffic,” a traffic department official said.

“Light motor vehicles have been allowed to move towards Srinagar from Jammu. No vehicle will be allowed to move in the opposite direction,” the official added.

The 300-km highway is the lifeline for the landlocked Kashmir Valley.

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Security forces in Haryana are on alert as Jats have called for another round of agitation.

CHANDIGARH, JAN 29 already been imposed in maintain law and order,” (AGENCIES): Haryana sensitive districts, including Haryana’s additional chief has been put on maximum Rohtak, Sonipat, Jhajjar, secretary (Home), Ram alert in view of the call for a and at other places in the Niwas said. fresh round of quota agita- state, officials said.

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Single agenda

roposals for a Uniform Civil Code(UCC) and combining a single election for parliamentary and legislature together are under serious consideration by the Modi government even though these have not been formally addressed.

However, not surprisingly central ministers have welcomed discussions and debates on these issues for the simple reason, that it would help the central government to jump in. The proposal for having one election is nothing new as it had been suggested decades ago especially to curtail the huge expenditure. Those who agree with the proposal for a single election feel it can change the character of Indian elections by reflecting national issues a bit more in the local elections. The proponents believe a single election will help save expenditure for the government as the preparations for parliamentary elections and assembly elections can be greatly reduced. Even political parties can save money by campaigning only once and not twice with a year. Further, those for single election also feel it would help give time to politicians to devote more time to people and providing enough time for political strategies. Building roads and developing infrastructure all seem to happen only when elections are around the corners. It would also encourage making policies that are good for all and not pandering to the whims of ‘vote banks’.

A combined election procedure would give them ample time to concentrate on policymaking without having to worry about the votes being gained or lost. The more the elections the more are likelihood of vices being perpetrated with more elections. However, there are also many who do not support the idea of having a single election as they feel it is impractical. This may be understood from the fact that states often face political instability and necessitating untimely elections sometimes a year or two after a general election. Such instances could happen in two or more states for various reasons. Therefore the proposal for one election is not appreciated. The other is that holding a single election is not an easy process and the quantum of work demanded will be too much to cope up with. Further, those against one election say the cost of having elections can be greatly reduced by putting a cap for expenditures of all parties where payments are to be made in cheques. Also the bank accounts of all parties and their candidates will be the basis of their claimed expenditure and whatever is noted beyond these, will be considered as violation of expenditure law. Besides many impracticable aspect of one election, one nation; the crucial issue of separating out what is about whether national and state issues can go along with the same voter. In parliamentary elections people do not vote for the same party. It has been the practice in many states for people to vote for one party for parliament and another party for the state assembly. This clearly acts against the notion of having one election for all. The debate could go on and perhaps another old proposal, that found wide acceptance from Indira Gandhi at the height of her power, to have a presidential form of government , could just be revived.

DailyDevotion How Could Someone Be So Ignorant!

Who are You, Lord? —Acts 26:15 “The Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand…”

(Isaiah 8:11). There is no escape when our Lord speaks.

He always comes using His authority and taking hold of our understanding. Has the voice of God come to you directly? If it has, you cannot mistake the intimate insistence with which it has spoken to you. God speaks in the language you know best— not through your ears, but through your circumstances.

God has to destroy our determined confidence in our own convictions. We say, “I know that this is what I should do” — and suddenly the voice of God speaks in a way that overwhelms us by revealing the depths of our ignorance. We show our ignorance of Him in the very way we decide to serve Him. We serve Jesus in a spirit that is not His, and hurt Him by our defense of Him. We push His claims in the spirit of the devil; our words sound all right, but the spirit is that of an enemy. “He…rebuked them, and said, ‘You do not know what manner of spirit you are of’ ” (Luke 9:55). The spirit of our Lord in His followers is described in 1 Corinthians 13.

Have I been persecuting Jesus by an eager determination to serve Him in my own way? If I feel I have done my duty, yet have hurt Him in the process, I can be sure that this was not my duty. My way will not be to foster a meek and quiet spirit, only the spirit of self-satisfaction.

We presume that whatever is unpleasant is our duty! Is that anything like the spirit of our Lord— “I delight to do Your will, O my God…” (Psalm 40:8).

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The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger.

The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared prosperity - or it will move apart. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Cash transaction may not be taxed

he development economics is likely to be the base of the union budget. It is likely to be achieved by reviving public investments through a higher fiscal deficit target.

The recent CAG figure suggests that even for 2016-17 fiscal deficit would be 4.3 percent against the provisional 3.9 percent.

The deficit would be Rs 53,146 crore higher than estimated in the budget.

The NK Singh panels is finding the FRBM Act limit impractical.

The approach to the budget would be pragmatic. It is evidenced by the government announcement that it would not accept the recommendation of the chief ministers’ panel headed by Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu.

It means the government is not going to tax cash transaction without an intense discussion.

This was the least the government could do after President Pranab Mukherjee’s repeated statements that demonetization “has hit the economy”. The market, industry and the people in general need soft approach.

The reality is the economy slowed down, as various indices indicate, before demonetization. Investment demand

measured by gross capital formation contracted for three consecutive quarters at -1.9 percent (Quarter 4, 2015-16), -3.1 percent (Q1 2016-17)and -5.9 percent (Q2 2016-17).

Exports had negative growth throughout 2015-16 and almost zero growth in the current fiscal.

The Central Statistical Office (CSO) advance estimates for 2017 indicate that even private final consumption expenditure has slowed down. Even without demonetization the GDP growth at 7.1 percent is 0.5 percent lower than 2015-16. Growth in bank credit fell to 6.6 percent in November 2016 and cannot be ascribed to demonetization.

Overall growth post November 8, according to IMF would be 6.6 percent.

The government also has to reconsider expenses, stated to be over Rs 60 crore, on promoting digital money that has sent shivers down the banking system. The bank CEOs are concerned that their infrastructure and transaction costs are increasing.

Levying higher charges may become inflationary.

They are also concerned that over 60 percent of the money that came due to demonetisation may flow

out sooner. since then.

This would lead to a In September, water process of rise in interest resources minister Uma rates to attract deposits. Bharati reiterated commitThe savings have been a ments to spend Rs 77,595 key to the growth of In- crore on irrigation. Endian economy for the last vironmental clearances, 70 years. The increase in however, held up 89 perNPA during cent of the 2009-2014, Shivaji Sarkar p r o j e c t s . total stated Other isto be around Rs 12 lakh sues include lack of funds crore, has hit the banking and land acquisition probsector hard. lems in various sectors.

The banks are gropThe private sector ing over how to recover capex announcements have those large loans that have risen. But these have been turned bad assets. The beset by lack of clearances, recent move of arresting leading to a high propor11 persons connected to tion of stalled private projIDBI loan sanctioned to ects.

Vijay Mallya shows that Various government the government has taken bodies have been slow in a tough posture but it is not unclogging the private sechelping the banks get their tor projects. money back.

The tardiness has hit A higher fiscal deficit, government’s own projects simply means borrowings, in its thrust areas. It is said to spur public investment to be in a bureaucratic is easier said than done. quagmire. The new budget The Centre for Monitoring announcements may spur Indian Economy (CMIE) sentiments but the governsays that by the end of ment has to unshackle itself 2014, government project of the procedural grip. announcements rose to a A substantial fiscal high as Modi government stimulus is needed to turn began its term on a promis- the economy. Going being note. yond the 3 percent fiscal In December 2014, deficit ceiling is desirable capital expenditure (capex) in a globally depressive announcements by the scenario as US President government rose 40.99 Donald Trump quits Papercent to Rs 1.17 trillion. cific trade pact and leads However, public capex an- a protectionist –swadeshi nouncements have fallen US – economy, oil prices

rise and trade sinks.

The government is likely to come out with its own swadeshi agenda through stimulus to small and medium sector, a strong political plank for the government and programmes for the rural and farm sectors.

Swachha Bharat is Rs 2,000 crore business and can generate one crore jobs.

It has 30 percent growth prospects. Similar other programmes should be the key to generating domestic demand.

Dependence on external market has to be reduced. It should combine an aggressive external marketing for selling beyond the traditional goods. The proposed ISRO venture to launch 103 satellites from one rocket in February makes it a global player.

In reality oil price hike is a revenue booster. Excise duty realization on petroleum products is likely to increase by 90 percent. The full benefit of the global cut in prices was not passed on to the consumers.

The budget aiming for inclusive growth is likely to roll out schemes for public and private sector investments. The government realizes that the private sector is key to the growth as they can innovate ways

to increase exports and trade in a tough global situation.

It also has to roll out schemes to boost private consumption expenditure through higher purchasing capability. That means a drastic tax cut. Even corporate are demanding that their income tax rates be cut to boost capital investment.

The budget may also have some bitter doses. It may monetise land pool and natural wealth, more disinvestments (this year it has earned Rs 30,000 crore), widen tax net and plug loopholes to check tax leakages. Railways, postal department and other public utility services would be asked to generate their own revenues.

But it has also to ponder how to increase expenses on health, education and other people-oriented areas.

It is likely to stress on expenditure side reforms, inflation management and tax-GDP ratio.

Overall large expectation of soft budget is limited.

Generating funds is desirable but not easy. But the budget is set to have out of box approach and spring surprises. Its fundamental would be welfare and growth to make it popular if not populist.

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NPF Bhandari counter rejoinder

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he NPF 40 Bhandari A/C unit is surprised to see that the BJP Bhandari 40 A/C unit is acting like little boys fighting over a toy, twisting the statement of honourable Home Minister to suit their convenience. The very fact that they have not denied that home minister has not mentioned anything about appointment in the police department in their rejoinder, has proven beyond doubt that home minister has not said anything on that context.

What they actually tried to do was to fool the public and mislead the state election commission, by hurling wild allegation against honourable home minister.

It is also nothing but an attempt to tarnish the good image of the home minister in particular and the NPF party in general.. If they have any evidence of their allegation of the home minister in regard to appointment in the police department in lieu of voting for NPF in the ensuing

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ULB election as alleged by BJP Bhandari 40 A/C unit, they should have reiterated in their rejoinder. Therefore, the NPF Bhandari unit reiterates mr. Nyamo odyuo should tender unconditional apology to the honourable home minister as well as to the NPF Bhandari 40 A/C unit. The NPF Bhandari 40 A/C unit is not interested to engage itself with the BJP Bhandari 40 A/C unit for rejoinder and counter rejoinder for baseless reasons as they will keep on changing and twisting their statement. However, for clarity, it is stated that home minister has made clear that, although BJP and NPF are in alliance in the present government, both NPF and BJP are a separate political party with a separate identity.

Hence, it cannot sponsor or give any financial aid to a candidate who belongs to another political party during election. What he meant was each party has to look after their own party candidates as both the parties are

a registered and recognised political parties functioning independently. As far as the remark of the honourable home minister in regards to supply of oxygen to BJP by NPF is concern, the NPF 40 Bhandari A/C Unit maintains that it was the BJP who used this particular language which was also widely published in the local dailies. As such it wonders as to why BJP is so agitated over the remarks. The NPF opines that since NPF is the single largest party in the present government, it is politically correct to say that BJP survives in Nagaland due to the oxygen supplied by NPF. Khongthungia Odyuo president NPF 40 Bhandari, Thungbemo Ennio president youth Wing NPF 40 Bhandari, Thungdemo Kikon president Farmers wing NPF 40 Bhandari, Lucy Kikon president women wing NPF 40 Bhandari, Elhibamo Shitirib president NPF Bhandari unit

Rejoinder by PS to home minister

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n the continuous allegation against the home minister Y. Patton that was flashed in local dallies, I am constrained to issue once again the clear conscious mind of the minister reiterating that it was never intended to be considered as malicious speech.

As politician and the minister in charge for Wokha district, the home minister has had brief meeting after the official Republic Day programme was over with the NPF Unit Bhandari. During the meeting, the minister was alleged to have wooed voters for jobs was completely false and for this matter, I called the Bhandari BJP Unit president to prove evidence which was required to substantiate his allegation thereby as deem fit, I demanded apology for his misleading allegation which was serious in nature and should not be considered as ‘Threat”. Just for the sake of political rhetoric, one should not randomly throw false allegation to anyone that is tantamount to defamation and tarnishing of the good image of a person of any status.

Secondly on the accusation of funding asked by the Advisor Dr. T .M Lotha for election requirements, the minister clearly said that this

Talking to in-laws can be hard.

In some languages, it’s impossible

n-laws may be universally intimidating, but in some cultures, the deference paid them rises to a whole new level, at least linguistically.

A geographically widespread practice known as avoidance speech, or “mother-in-law languages,” imposes strict rules on how one speaks — or doesn’t — to the parents of a spouse, with daughtersin-law typically bearing the brunt of such limits.

In parts of Africa, Australia and India, some societies restrict the words a person can say after marriage. Some cultures have even barred all direct communication with parents-in-law.

Some married women who speak the Kambaata language of Ethiopia follow ballishsha, a rule that forbids them from using words that begin with the same syllable as the name of their father-inlaw or mother-in-law.

This rule can complicate a conversation, but there are workarounds. Certain basic words in the vocabulary come in synonymous pairs. “One

is the normal term, used by everybody; one is the term used by women who are not allowed to say that word,” said Yvonne Treis, a linguist at a French research institute, Languages and Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Euphemisms are another frequent solution: If the word “ox” is taboo for a wife to say, she may refer to “the one that plows” instead. The Kambaata language also has a word akin to “whatchamacallit” in English, useful in a pinch as either a noun or verb when no other alternative is available.

Avoidance speech is also practiced by speakers of some of the Bantu languages of southern Africa, including Xhosa and Zulu. Married women are forbidden from using their father-in-law’s name, or any word that has the same root or similar sound.

Bantu speakers often get around this restriction by borrowing synonyms from other languages spoken nearby.

Some linguists think that is how click consonants found their way into Bantu speech:

in words borrowed from Khoisan languages, which use clicks extensively.

In par ts of India, a daughter-in-law is not allowed to use words that begin with the same letters as her in-laws’ names, requiring her to use a parallel vocabulary.

Avoidance speech was a common feature of many aboriginal languages in Australia. The custom has largely faded in some areas, but it is still widely practiced in the Western Desert region and Arnhem Land, according to Claire Bowern, a professor of linguistics at Yale.

Avoidance speech can be more of a two-way street in Australia, with restrictions applying across genders and generations. There are aboriginal cultures where a man and his mother-in-law are forbidden to directly address each other. “In my experience, the taboos between a man and a mother-in-law are a lot stronger than between a woman and her motherin-law,” Professor Bowern said.

As in Africa and India,

there are a number of rules in Australian languages about which words one can say in the presence of “tabooed kin,” Professor Bowern said.

For example, in the Dyirbal language, spoken in northeast Queensland, water is “bana” in the everyday language but “jujama” in avoidance speech.

Of course, there isn’t a second word for everything, and one avoidance word often has to suffice for many related ordinary words. In the Guugu Yimithirr tongue, spoken in the far north of Queensland, the verb “bali-l,” meaning to travel, is the all-purpose substitute for more specific words like walk, crawl, limp, paddle or float.

Why did the custom of avoidance speech arise? Some experts on its use in Africa and India see it as a way to reinforce the inferior status of daughters-in-law. In Australia, the prohibitions might have been intended to reduce the chance of sexual relations between in-laws.

Bryant Rousseau

fray would be a straight fight between NPF and BJP, the NPF party cannot extend fund or sponsor for “election” and allow the opponent to defeat. For this matter, any common people can easily understand the consequences of sponsoring or funding the opponent group.

Other than this, the home minister asserted that the party would not hesitate to assist for any other developmental activities.

On the survival of the BJP party in the state, the home minister was referring in Nagaland context and that whether the BJP which has four Legislators in the DAN government is surviving on the oxygen of NPF or vice versa as some State BJP official in the past asserts, is left to the wisdom of the people because very often we find it difficult to accept reality in good humour.

The BJP Bhandari unit is also advised to behave like a major political party instead of throwing wild allegations to other party based on figment of imaginations as it is never going to benefit you in any manner.

Hachio Patton, P.S to Home Minister

Reader’s Post

Nagas vs Nagas courtesy state govt?

Sir,

A cloud of uncertainty looms large over the conduct of ULB elections as both entities—state govt and general public—remain adamant with their opposing stands.

With all government machinery and force at its disposal, use of police force by the state government to assert its might seems a foregone conclusion.

On the other hand the voice and sentiment of the general public also cannot be undermined. Violence then is an inevitable outcome and the familiar lanes of our towns will be the arena of this theatre of violence.

The pace at which resolutions and directives are being passed on the matter is suggestive of the current lack of mental faculties in our Naga society—we are moving ahead with twice the speed of sound but half the speed of sense. This malady coupled by arrogance of megalomaniac leaders spells doom for the Nagas.

It is imperative then that both entities should come to a common ground and work out their differences for the sake of the Naga people. Time has arrived for the hardliners to mellow down and let good sense prevail.

Zantsemo Kinghen, PWD Dimapur

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

Election Commission pulls up Kejriwal, wants FIR filed

Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/Panaji, Jan 29 (IANS): The Election Commission on Sunday pulled up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for targeting it and told Goa officials to file an FIR against him for telling voters to take money from other political parties but vote for the AAP. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said it was a noncognizable offence and hence no FIR can be registered over the matter.

Taking notice of a media report wherein the AAP leader attacked the Election Commission wondering if it was taking orders from the Prime Minister’s Office

(PMO), the poll panel called the remarks “baseless”, “scurrilous” and “highly depreciable”.

“The substance, tone and tenor of the address/ interview are not only baseless and scurrilous but also unethical and highly depreciable against Election Commission, a constitutional authority,” the Commission said in a stronglyworded letter to Kejriwal.

Taking umbrage to Kejriwal’s remarks made during his campaign for the Goa assembly polls, the Election Commission directed that a First Information Report be slapped against him.

“We have been asked to file an FIR and send a compliance report by January 31,” an official source told IANS in Panaji.

The AAP said the communication received from the Election Commission directs Kejriwal not to make such statements and does not convey that any criminal case has been registered against him.

It added that since it was a non-cognizable offense, no FIR can be registered over the matter.

“However, it is being reported that some order has been passed by the Election Commission for registration of FIR/complaint. But no such order has been communicated to Kejriwal,” the AAP said in a statement.

It said the party will avail legal remedies if such an order was passed by the poll panel.

In all his four speeches at various rallies in Goa, Kejriwal said people should not just accept Rs 5,000 but demand Rs 10,000 from politicians keen on offering money but vote for AAP instead.

“These statements are probably wrong and indefensible as per the provisions of law on bribery and is not acceptable to the Commission,” the panel said.

The Commission had censured Kejriwal on January 20 on the same issue.

Kejriwal had defended himself saying he was not ask-

ing people to vote for the party which give money and thus committing no bribery offence.

“You are repeatedly violating Model Code of Conduct and not adhering to your assurance to the Election Commission,” the Sunday letter said. “lnstead of taking the EC’s advisory in the right spirit, you have been persistently indulging in objectionable activity,” it said, adding that it was “concerned” about Kejriwal’s conduct, utterances and demeanour.

“Even after being reprimanded by the Commission and directed not to incite the voters, you are still continuing with your statements of instigating voters to take money from other parties.

“Instead of making wild allegations you are most welcome to adduce any evidence of distribution of money by any person or party and help the Commission to take necessary action against them and stop corrupt practices.

UIDAI warns against printing of plastic Aadhaar cards

New Delhi, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): A printout of the downloaded Aadhaar card, even in black and white form, is as valid as the original card and there is no concept such as smart or plastic card, the UIDAI said.

The Unique Identification Authority of India on Sunday cautioned against unscrupulous entities charging anywhere between Rs. 50-200 for a plastic Aadhaar card and emphasised that paper-printed Aadhaar is “perfectly valid” and there is no concept such as smart or plastic card. Warning the public not to fall for such ploys, the UIDAI said the Aadhaar letter or its cutaway portion or downloaded version of Aadhaar on ordinary paper is

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valid for all uses. The Aadhaar card or the downloaded Aadhaar card printed on ordinary paper is perfectly valid for all uses. If a person has a paper Aadhaar card, there is absolutely no need to get his/her Aadhaar card laminated or obtain a plastic Aadhaar card or so called smart Aadhaar card by paying money. There is no concept such as smart or plastic Aadhaar card, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, CEO of UIDAI, said in a statement. Advising users to protect their privacy, Mr. Pandey asked public not to share their Aadhaar number or personal details with unauthorised agencies for getting it laminated, or printed on plastic card. “UIDAI has cautioned unauthorised agencies not

to collect Aadhaar information from general public for printing of Aadhaar card as collecting such information or unauthorised printing of Aadhaar card or aiding such persons in any manner amounts to a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment under Indian Penal Code and, also, Chapter VI of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016,” the statement added. A printout of the downloaded Aadhaar card, even in black and white form, is as valid as the original Aadhaar card sent by UIDAI, it said adding that there is absolutely no need to print it on plastic card or get it laminated.

‘RSS tried to sow discord in Army in 1950’: Reports

K M Cariappa

NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): The RSS in 1950 worked to stoke discord within the Indian Army allegedly over the leadership of the first Commander-in-Chief K M Cariappa, according to a declassified report.

The two-paragraph wire states that there was an attempt to assassinate Gen Cariappa, whom later became Field Marshal, during a tour of east Punjab and that six people were sentenced to death in connection with the plot.

Claiming Gen Cariappa was resented by Sikh officers, the wire says, “RSS is capitalising on the north-south split among Army officers, persuading Sikh officers, whom the informant considers treacherous and unreliable, to spread dissension.”

However, apart from the noting that informant had his biases, the wire seems to offer a contradictory view that “officers from Travancore, Maharashtra and Madras are invariably loyal to Gen Cariappa”.

Since RSS leadership then and for decades later was strongly influenced by Maharashtrian brahmins, its motives in opposing Gen Cariappa are not clear.

Odisha CM creating hurdles over Mahanadi waters: Pradhan

government changes its opinion after the meetings.

“A meeting of the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh was convened by the Water Resources Ministry.

Although the Odisha Chief Secretary agreed to the decisions at the meeting, he changed his mind after talking to someone else, most probably, one of the clerks in the Chief Minister’s office,” said the union minister.

He also said that N ave e n Pa t n a i k a l s o changed his mind even though he had agreed to the proposal for formation of a committee at the Chief Ministers’ meeting presided over by Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 29 (IANS): A day after Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik rejected the Centre’s negotiation committee to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday accused Patnaik of creating hurdles to serve his political ends.

“The Chief Minister has given precedence to his party’s interest ignoring Odisha’s interest on Mahanadi water issue,” Pradhan told reporters here.

He also criticised the “double standard” of the state government.

“As per the Inter State Water Dispute Act, there is a right to form a tribunal.

Let a tribunal be formed.

But prior to the for-

mation of the tribunal, the Centre has gone a step forward with the formation of a negotiation committee to resolve the Mahanadi issue. But, the Odisha government is not in a mood to agree to it,” said Pradhan.

He said the Centre had convened meetings of the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries to resolve the water dispute, but every time the Odisha

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Ko l k ata , Ja n 2 9 (IANS): As many as 11 people, including a leader of West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, were arrested in connection with ransacking of a police station in the state’s Burdwan district, police said on Sunday. “ We l a u n c h e d a search operation and it was conducted overnight.

So far, we have arrested 11 people and about 17 people have been detained for the attack of Ausgram police station. Trinamool councillor of Guskara municipality, Chanchal Garai was arrested,” police said.

Local Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Suren Hembram has also been detained, police added.

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PATNA, Jan 29 (Agencies): Patna police today busted a gang involved in fleecing money from unemployed youths in the name of providing jobs in the Army and arrested five persons in this connection.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Patna police on direction of senior superintendent of police Manu Maharaj disguised themselves as candidates to the gang.

Following an information about gathering of the gang members along

with its kingpin Munna Singh, the police team in plain clothes gathered around Shivala More under Shahpur police station and nabbed the five who had assembled there, a statement from SSP office said. During interrogation, Munna Singh told police that he was in this illegal work since 2004.

A case was lodged against him in Chapra in 2004 for duping youths in the name of providing job in army, the statement said.

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The committee also banned sale of liquor during the bandh and warned of stringent action against defaulters.

LHJAC has convened a joint emergency meeting with all colonies chairmen and youth organization leaders would be held on January 31, at 1 pm at LTC hall.

Meanwhile, LHJAC and Lotha Lower Range Public Organization (LLPRO) would be holding a public rally-cum-meeting on January 30, at 11 am at Bhandari town. The hoho has asked all surrounding villages and colonies to attend the meeting.

While acknowledged the candidates in responding to the call of the Lotha Hoho to boycott ULB election, LHJAC issued a final appeal to all intending candidates to re-look on their stand by tendering mass resignation to avoid imposition of Lotha public resolution of January 8, 2017 upon them.

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Irani also announced the employment opportunities for handicrafts as master craftsperson in NIFTs. “Within next academic session, I will ensure that the master craftspersons of the NE region in handloom sector help us teach the children studying at NIFTs across the country and will be paying them respects that they truly deserves,” the

NEC sanctions 615 km roads across 7 NE states NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): The North Eastern Council has sanctioned construction of 615 km long roads across seven states in the North East under the North-East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS), officials said here today.

This was the first major project undertaken by the NEC under the new scheme which covers 14 roads connecting the neighbouring states and would be taken up during 201718, they said.

The NERSDS was aimed at maintenance, con-

struction and upgradation of roads which remained neglected because of being low in the priority, according to NEC secretary Ram Muivah.

The 67 km long MeboDholla road connecting Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, 51 km long Tening (Nagaland) and Lekie (Assam), upgradation of NH 202 and NH 150 and upgradation of NH 2 to Dikhu bridge via Longmisa in Nagaland, would be taken up under the scheme.

In Meghalaya, the NH 217 in Damra connecting NH 127 via Mendipathar

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has also been identified in the first list.

The Kawnpui-Bairabi road in Mizoram, the Belonia-Amlighat-Sabroom road in Tripura, the upgradation of Longleng to Tuensang, the RCC bridge over Dhansiri in Udalguri district have been taken up among others, an official notification said.

The NHIDCL has been asked to prepare DPR and execute these projects this year, while the remaining eight projects, including the one in Sikkim would be taken up in the next fiscal, it said.

NSF appeals government on ULB DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): As state government and civil society organizations likely to face showdown on the conduct of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) urged upon state government to hold “meticulously consultation” with the stakeholders before going ahead with its decision.

On the other hand, NSF president Subenthung Kithan and assistant general

secretary Kesosul Christopher Ltu also asked various mass based organizations to register their resentment in a peaceful manner and refrain from resorting to violent protest.

NSF said it welcomed any form of developmental initiatives, but was concerned on the unfortunate situations that have surfaced since the last few days.

It asserted that present situation can be addressed through discussion.

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not only to the revenue but also to the industry, trade and commerce in general,” the associations said in a statement issued on Sunday.

The Council had in its January 16 meeting agreed to give states the powers to levy tax on economic activity within 12 nautical miles of territorial waters and to administer 90 per cent of the tax payers under Rs 1.5 crore annual turnover besides certain provisions of Integrated GST. These and other decisions are being objected to by the officers working under Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) who feel that there is an urgent need for their review.

The associations said they believe in Constitutional methods of protests only to make their voices heard and to draw the attention of decision makers.

Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS): A team of South Korean prosecutors probing the presidential corruption scandal indicated on Sunday that it was likely to seek an arrest warrant again for Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Group’s de facto leader, the media reported.

The team, led by Special Counsel Park Youngsoo, is mulling whether to again try to get an arrest warrant for the tech giant’s heir apparent after it finishes a face-to-face investigation of President Park Geun-hye early next month.

“Since this is the last chance (to seek a warrant), we will be perfectly prepared to do so,” a team member told Yonhap News Agency.

Under the law, the investigation will end by the end of February, although it is possible for it to be extended for another 30 days.

On January 19, a local court rejected issuing of an arrest warrant against Lee on charges of bribery, embezzlement and perjury.

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WASHINGTON, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): Some of the biggest US technology firms, including Google and Netflix, have expressed alarm over President Donald Trump’s travel restrictions.

On Friday the president signed an executive order barring from the US immigrants and visitors from seven, largely Muslim, countries for 90 days.

The move sparked dismay among US technology firms which employ thousands of Arab and South Asian immigrants.

Airbnb said it would provide free housing to anyone barred from entry.

“Not allowing countries or refugees into America is not right and we must stand with those who are affected,” said Brian Chesky, the chief executive of Airbnb, which offers short-term property rental through the internet.

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KOHIMA, JAN 29 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Sunday informed that the state government would be holding the ‘Naga Summit’ in the month of February to deliberate on the ongoing International border fencing work at Pangsha village, carried out jointly by India and Myanmar government.

The summit is expected to have Naga representatives from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar.

He said the issue concerns not only the ENPO but the entire Naga community alone but for the entire Naga community.

Zeliang pointed out that border fencing would only divide the community. After the summit, Zeliang said that a joint memorandum may be submitted to the Central government.

Zeliang also disclosed that he had written to Prime Minister and Home minister on the issue and had received an invitation from the PMO to meet the Prime Minister.

KTC: Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) has welcomed the State cabinet decision to take up border fencing issue with all the Naga tribal hohos at the Naga summit in February next.

KTC president P. Mongshua also acknowledged Lok Sabha MP Neiphiu Rio , chief minister TR Zeliang, National Political groups (NNPGs), NSF, ACAUT, ENSA, Eastern Naga Public Organization (ENPO) and several other civil societies/organization for voicing out against the construction of boder fencing.

Further, KTC vowed that it cannot allow the traditional land and social integration be divided by construction of border fencing, rather it has committed to stop the construction at all cost.

Opposition to closely watch sop announcements in ‘poll-eve’ budget New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): With the government set to present the Union Budget 2017-18 on February 1 despite protests, the opposition parties say they will have their eyes set on the budget, indicating that any sops for electionbound states may lead to disruptions.

While the government is hoping for a peaceful budget session, with around 24 new and pending bills on its agenda, the opposition parties have said that they will raise demonetisation

issue again.

Demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 last year, led to almost wash-out of the entire winter session of Parliament.

Opposition leaders, which had sought that the budget be postponed in view of the polls to five state assemblies, express apprehensions sops may be announced for the pollbound Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa

and Manipur even though the Election Commission has barred the government from announcing any new schemes.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told IANS that the government has 24 new as well as pending bills, including the bill on Goods and Services Tax (GST), which it hopes to get passed.

“I am confident that Parliament will run smoothly and there will be debate and discussion”.

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(From p-1) Adding to the point, chief minister T.R. Zeliang said only the advocate general can give his legal opinion to the state on controversies or issues regarding and the erroneous interpretation of the Municipal Act pointed, while other advocates can only give their personal opinion.

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tion of candidates by some tribal bodies, Zeliang said customary system was separate from government, as each village has its own customary practises.

However, Zeliang said he has never heard about customary practises of ex-communication for 30 years. He said the government would take action only if there is legal

violation.

Parliamentary Secretary Municipal Affairs R. Tohanba, advisor to CM Merentoshi, political advisor to CM and working president NPF Apong Pongener, chief secretary Pankaj Kumar IAS, legal advisor Raman and commissioner secretary Menukhol John and others were sent in at the press briefing.

Modi govt must have consulted RSS pracharak on note ban: PC Hyderabad, Jan 29 (PTI): Ridiculing the Centre’s demonetisation policy, senior Congressleader P Chidambaram today said many former RBI Governors had opposed the move, so the Modi government must have “consulted some RSS pracharak” before taking the decision.

He said the government’s move from demonetisation to ‘remonetisation’ was not “notebandi” but “notebadli”. “...it is a decision taken without consulting those who should have been consulted. The Finance Secretary, the banking secretary and the Chief Economic Advisor were not consulted, so who was consulted?...they must

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have consulted some RSS pracharak,” Chidambaram said addressing a meeting of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee here.

The former finance minister said a series of RBI Governors had opposed demonetisation for 27 years and none of them thought demonetisation was the answer.

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minister said.

She complimented Chief Minister Mukul Sangma who had earlier said that these craftsmen are highly skilled people.

Urging investors to seriously consider investing in the region in handloom, handicrafts and sericulture, Irani said the Centre has invested in infrastructural projects worth Rs 52,000 crore to help investment opportunities as part of the Act East policy.

Highlighting the government’s effort to help the industry and those who are dependent of it, she said a mobile app and a helpline number were launched recently. “The mobile app was launched in December ensuring that weavers can see the quota and understand their rights and track movement of yarns allotted,” she said.

NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (PTI): About 70,000 tax officers and employees in the country will wear black bands at work on Monday, the Martyrs Day, to protest some recent decisions taken by the GST Council headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

The associations representing them said the decisions are heavily tilted towards the states.

While extending their support for successful and smooth implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), the associations demanded that the same has to be done in a rational and transparent manner.

“However, in the present set of things and decisions, which has been taken in the recent meeting of the GST Council, it is felt that the basic structure of the scheme is being compromised and the same may lead to utmost chaos which may be detrimental

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“The Government of India is in a position to support sericulture in the region by infusion of Rs 820 crore,” Irani said at the inauguration of first Investors Summit exclusively for North Eastern Region (NER) here.

“Our estimate is that close to 3,95,000 families of which 70 per cent are women will benefit from the opportunities,” she said.

She said that her Ministry has sanctioned Rs 1,040 crore for the region for promotion schemes for handloom, handicrafts,

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‘Muslim ban’: Protests across US airports World leaders react to refugee ban

Protestors rally during a demonstration against the Muslim immigration ban at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 28, 2017 in New York City.

International Airport to demonstrate solidarity with Muslim immigrants and refugees detained under the ban. Chanting “Trump has to go”, “No Trump, No KKK, No Fascism in USA” and other slogans, the crowd called on people to defy the order.

At least seven foreign nationals have been detained at Los Angeles and told they were no longer welcome, the Los Angeles Times reported. The protesters’ demand was echoed

by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who tweeted: “Los Angels will always be a place of refuge.”

In Denver, Colorado, dozens gathered outside the international airport to

US strikes al-Qaida base in Yemen

In this January 23, 2017 photo, Yemeni government forces take positions on a road leading to the south-western port of Mokha after they recaptured the key Red Sea town from Shiite Huthi rebels.

French elections: Socialists choose candidate in final vote PARIS, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): France’s governing Socialist party is set to choose its candidate for the presidential election in April.

Manuel Valls, a former prime minister, and leftwing Benoit Hamon are both contesting the run-off vote on Sunday.

But sitting President Francois Hollande, who also comes from the Socialist party, is deeply unpopular and likely to affect their chances.

Conservative Francois Fillon, right-wing Marine Le Pen, and centrist Emmanuel Macron lead the polls.

Sunday’s Socialist primary has seen Mr Hamon, 49, suddenly surge in popularity with a range of liberal proposals, including a proposal for a universal monthly income for all citizens.

Mr Valls, however, contends that his experience as prime minister between 2014 and 2016, as well as his previous ministerial experience, make him a superior

candidate.

Both emerged from a seven-way primary last weekend to enter the runoff race.

But polls suggest neither is likely to retain the presidency for his party.

Mr Hollande, facing extremely low popularity ratings, announced in December that he would not run for re-election.

The presidential race has taken a turn in recent days, with the favourite for the post, Francois Fillon, becoming embroiled in a controversy over payments to his wife for political work - which a French publication claimed there was no evidence she carried out.

Mr Fillon denies the allegations, and said he would drop out of the race if there was enough evidence to launch an investigation.

The scandal could potentially be a boost for Marine Le Pen, the antiimmigration hardliner who has pledged to put “native” French people first.

forces loyal to the internationally recognised president, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Shia Houthi rebels. Iran rejects accusations of supporting the rebels. This would be the first such raid since President Donald Trump took office on 20 January.

Clashes on Yemen west coast kill over 100: medics

Fierce battles between Yemeni government forces and Shiite rebels on the country’s west coast have killed more than 100 fighters in the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday.

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US court blocks Trump order on Muslim immigration

A federal court here blocked part of US President Donald Trump’s immigration order banning citizens from seven Muslim majority countries from entering the US. The Brooklyn District Court came to the aid of scores of refugees and others who were trapped at airports across the US on Saturday after an “extreme vetting” by Trump which bans citizens from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya and Yemen from entering the country.

Judge Ann M. Donnelly on Saturday prevented the government from deporting some arrivals who found themselves ensnared by the executive order. The order stopped short of letting the already arrived people into the country or issuing a broader ruling on the constitutionality of Trump’s actions, the New York Times reported.

Only 13% evacuees back at Fukushima Tokyo, Jan 29 (IANS): Only 13 per cent of the inhabitants of Japan’s Fukushima prefecture who were evacuated following a 2011 nuclear accident have returned to their homes after it was declared inhabitable again, the media reported.

The evacuation orders, placed in five areas after an earthquake and a tsunami in March 2011 triggered one the of worst nuclear accidents at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant since Chernobyl, were gradually lifted, completely or partially, between April 2014 and July 2016. According to official data collected in January from five municipalities, only around 2,500 of the 19,460 people registered in the five municipalities before the accident are currently residing there, Efe news reported.

Hollande urges ‘firm’ European response

French President Francois Hollande urged Europe to form a united front and provide a “firm” response to US President Donald Trump, at a gathering of southern European Union

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leaders. “We must conduct firm dialogue with the new American administration which has shown it has its own approach to the problems we all face,” he said at the end of the gathering as he was flanked by the other leaders who took part.

Mr. Trump has rattled America’s traditional European allies with a range of radical policy plans.

On Friday he also signed a sweeping executive order to suspend the arrival of refugees and impose tough controls on travellers from seven Muslim countries. During his first phone conversation with Mr. Trump late Saturday, Mr. Hollande stressed the “economic and political consequences of a protectionist approach”, adding that the principle of “acceptance of refugees” should be respected.

“Faced with an un-

Malaysian boat with 31 on board goes missing KUALA LUMPUR, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): The captain and a crew member from a missing Malaysian boatmade it to safety on Sunday while others among the 31 people on board, including 28 Chinese tourists, on the boat may be drifting in the water waiting to be rescued, authorities said.

Several Malaysian navy and police ships and at least one plane were searching for the boat but were being hindered by high winds and choppy waters, according to a statement from the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency. The search area is about 400 square nautical miles (nearly 1,400 square kilometers) of the South China Sea. The captain and a crew member were found Sunday afternoon in the waters be-

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tween the island of Pulau Tiga and an offshore oil drilling platform, Malaysia’s The Star Online reported.

The boat had left Kota Kinabalu in Sabah state on Saturday morning on its way to Pulau Mengalum, an island about 60 kilometers (38 miles) west.

The Chinese consulate in Kota Kinabalu said multiple survivors “were reported drifting at sea waiting for rescue,” the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Chinese state television said the crew reported helping passengers put on life jackets as the boat was sinking, then tried to look for help.

Malaysia deployed search and rescue ships and helicopters after receiving a call Saturday night about the boat’s disappearance, Xinhua reported.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a stand on social media against the temporary US ban on refugees and immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Mr Trudeau underscored his government’s commitment to bringing in “those fleeing persecution, terror & war”.

Mr Trudeau’s office says Canadian dual nationals are exempt.

Trudeau on Sunday tweeted, “To those fleeing prosecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength. #WelcomeToCanada.” Within hours, Mr Trudeau’s tweets had been shared more than 150,000 times.

“Welcome to Canada” also became a trending term in the country.

“We have been assured that Canadian citizens travelling on Canadian passports will be dealt with in the usual process,” a spokeswoman for Mr Trudeau said in an emailed statement.

Rajapaksa against new Constitution COLOMBO, JAN 29 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa accused his successor Maithripala Sirisena of trying to appease the minority Tamil community by promising devolution of powers, saying he will oppose the “fraudulent” new Constitution. “What did they [the Sirisena government] say... they said powers of the presidency will be reduced and Parliament would be strengthened,” Mr. Rajapaksa said while addressing a public rally on Friday. “We will oppose this fraudulent new Constitution,” he said, adding that the large gathering at his rally was an indication that people did not want a new Constitution. “The motive of the new Constitution is to appease the Tamil minority in their quest for political independence,” he said

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The Dimapur Yaongyimchen Students' Union with immense pleasure heartily congratulate Mr. Hantha Phom son of Shri Lanushisa Phom on securing the post of LDAcum-Computer Asst. in the recent conducted departmental (NPSC) Exam.

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The Amri Pacha Telongjem Changki congratulates Mr. P. Ajung Amri, Senior Treasury Officer (North) Kohima, on being awarded the prestigious Governor's Gold Medal Award on the occasion of Republic Day 2017.

The Pacha Telongjem also wished him a bright future and led this award being an eye opener for the younger generations.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Aitepyong Station Youth (ASY) extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Albert Ngullie (Joint Director, Directorate of Land Resources) on being recommended as the Governor's Gold Medal Awardees 2017.

Further the ASY pray and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

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Forty-one militants and 16 civilians were killed, local sources said. A provincial official said the helicopters targeted a hospital, school and mosque.

Leading al-Qaeda figure Abdul Raouf alDhahab was among those killed in the night-time operation in which drones were also used. Al-Qaeda has taken advantage of the chaos caused by the conflict in Yemen to entrench its presence in the south and south-east.

For the past two years, the country has been embroiled in fighting between

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The Changki Senso Telongjem Dimapur congratulates the following personalities for their great achievements in their respective fields.

1. Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari, Proprietor of Dental Touch & FacialAesthetics, Dimapur, son of Nokchamerenba Longchari on being awarded for “Best Practicing Dentist of the year” and “Dental Leadership Award” in the Indian Health Professional Awards, 2016.

2. P. Ajung Amri, Sr. Treasury Officer, Kohima (North) Treasury, in being awarded “The Governors Gold Medal Award” on the occasion of Republic Day 2017.

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Sanaa, Jan 29 (AGENCIES): A US commando raid has killed more than 40 al-Qaeda militants in central Yemen, Yemeni officials and tribal sources say. Several Apache helicopters took part in the operation in al-Baida province, according to the reports. Three al-Qaeda leaders were among those who died in a battle lasting 45 minutes in a village in the Yakla district.

There has been no confirmation from the US side. US drones have carried out periodic attacks on al-Qaeda in Yemen.

The bodies of at least 90 Huthi rebels were taken to a hospital in the Red Sea city of Hodeida, which is controlled by the insurgents, while 19 dead soldiers were taken to the southern port city of Aden, the medical and military sources said.

Deadly clashes have shaken the area around the key Red Sea town of Mokha since the start of the year when loyalist fighters launched an offensive to oust the Iran-backed Huthis and their allies.

Loyalists backed by the firepower of a Saudi-led Arab coalition advanced on Saturday into the town after having captured its port on Monday, despite strong rebel resistance. Clashes raged in the town on Sunday, a military official said.

Air strikes hit rebel supplies Air strikes by coalition warplanes hit rebel supplies along the route between Mokha and Hodeida, the official said.

Huthi forces had controlled Mokha since they overran capital Sana’a in September 2014 and advanced on other regions aided by troops loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

solidarity rally” in response to Trump’s order.

The measure has triggered confusion and chaos across the country and drawn concern and criticism from across the world.

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and “Refugees Welcome”.

Police and law enforcement members present at the scene did not intervene. In New York, hundreds gathered at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. They blocked Terminal 4 after immigration authorities detained 11 refugees, who were likely already in transit when Trump ordered the ban. Hundreds gathered at Washington’s Dulles Airport. The crowd got so big that the airport officials kept expanding the protest zone. Chants of “Refugees welcome” and “No ban, no wall” echoed outside the airport.

About 300 protesters gathered at Los Angeles

show support for refugees.

Demonstrations were also witnessed at San Francisco International Airport.

A rally was staged as some immigrants have reportedly been held at the airport.

Sergey Brin, Google co-founder and president of Alphabet, joined the protesters.

Brin said: “I am here because I am a refugee.”

He was attending the protest “in a personal capacity”, The Verge reported.

Brin’s family emigrated from the Soviet Union to the US in 1979 to escape Jewish persecution.

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai, also an immigrant, said: “We’re upset about the impact of this order.”

Lara Kiswani, an organiser with the Arab Resource and Organising Centre, said: “What we’re not clear about is who or what type of families are being held, whether they’re from Syria or Iran or other countries, we don’t know for certain.” San Francisco harbours the highest density of high-tech businesses.

Google and Apple, among other tech giants, have expressed serious concerns.

Earlier in the afternoon, several local groups called for an “emergency

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Washington, Jan 29 (IANS): Thousands of demonstrators gathered at airports across the US against President Donald Trump’s “Muslim ban”.

The demonstrators came out on Saturday night to protest against the executive order of Friday that bans citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. According to the “extreme vetting”, refugees from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Libya, Sudan and Yemen were banned from entering the US for 90 days, citizens from Syria were indefinitely banned and the application of all refugees to the US was suspended for 120 days.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the international terminal of Chicago’s O’Hare airport on Saturday night to protest against the order.

Their number kept growing until over 1,000 of them blocked the driveway outside the terminal, Xinhua news agency reported.

The crowd chanted slogans like “Let them in” and “No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here” and held placards “Do the right thing, let them in”, “Stop profiling Muslims”

stable and uncertain world, withdrawal into oneself is a dead-end response,” Mr. Hollande was quoted as saying in an Elysee Palace statement.

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US court blocks Trump order on Muslim immigration

London/PARIS/TORONTO Jan 29 (IANS/ AGENCIES): British Prime Minister Theresa May does “not agree” with President Donald Trump’s refugee ban and will appeal to the US if the “extreme vetting” affects British citizens, the Downing Street has said.

May on Saturday was criticised for refusing to condemn Trump’s executive order banning refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries, the BBC reported.

At an earlier news conference in Turkey, May said it was up to the US to decide its own policy. May’s refusal to openly challenge the ban had prompted criticism from politicians, including Conservative MPs. Heidi Allen, Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, tweeted: “Strong leadership means not being afraid to tell someone powerful when they’re wrong.”

Labour Party’s Jeremy Corbyn said the Prime Minister showed “weak failure” in standing up for British values, adding Trump’s order as shocking and appalling.

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Bollywood unites to slam attack on Sanjay Leela Bhansali Liberating medium of internet gives

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irector Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his crew cancelled the shooting of “Padmavati” in Jaipur in the aftermath of the attack on him and vandalism on the sets of the movie by a Rajput group.

Bollywood celebrities are appalled at the manner in which Bhansali was attacked on the sets of his upcoming film “Padmavati” in Jaipur and have demanded stern action against the culprits.

Activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, assaulted Bhansali, on Friday, slapped him and tore up his shirt.

Bhansali was roughed up by members of a Rajput community group on Friday, who also stopped the shooting of the film by damaging the set at Jaigarh Fort, alleging that the director was “distorting

facts” in the movie which is about Alauddin Khilji’s obsession with Rani Padmavati.

Karni Sena on Saturday also reiterated its stand to oppose any distortion of historical facts and demanded a written assurance from the director while also blaming his security for Thursday’s commotion.

Bollywood, including the film’s three lead stars -- Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor -- has slammed the fringe outfit for the incident.

Deepika, who is in the titular role of Padmavati, tweeted, “In a state of shock!deeply saddened and disheartened by yesterday’s events!#Padmavati.”

Terming the incident as “unacceptable”, Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd and many lead-

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irector James Cameron has revealed his thoughts concerning the Alien franchise during a recent interview.

Cameron directed the 1986 Alien sequel Aliens and the franchise has seen a number of movies released over the course of five decades. Alien: Covenant is due for release in May of this year. Speaking to Vulture, Cameron said; “The franchise has kind of wandered all over the map. Ridley [Scott] did the first film, and he inspired an entire generation of filmmakers and science-fiction fans with that one movie.”

He continued: “I don’t think it’s worked out terribly well. I think we’ve moved

on beyond it. It’s like, okay, we’ve got it, we’ve got the whole Freudian biomechanoid meme. I’ve seen it in 100 horror films since.”

Speaking of his work on Aliens, Cameron said; “I sort of did it as a fanboy.

I wanted to honour his film, but also say what I needed to say. After that, I don’t take any responsibility.”

Meanwhile, James 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.

ing members of the film fraternity like Salim Khan, Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Hansal Mehta, have urged the government to take strong punitive action against the group.

The protesters also misbehaved with the crew and criticised the famed director for “distorting” history.

Bhansali was shooting some scenes of “Padmavati” in Jaigarh Fort when the attack was reported, the police said.

They damaged cameras and other equipment, forcing Bhansali to stop shooting.

As news of the attack broke, celebrities took to social media to express their anger and shock.

Here’s what the industry had to say: PRIYANKA  @priyankachopra It’s appalling to hear what happened to #SanjayLeelaBhansali .im so saddened..Violence is not what our forefathers taught us..

Farhan Akhtar  @ FarOutAkhtar My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it’s going to get much worse. #IstandbySLB

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singers are releasing songs either mentioning alcohol, girls and cars in lyrics, or in visualisation.

According to Shraey, “you just need to be yourself to enjoy life, you don’t need liquor to bring out that carefree kid inside you”.

That’s what he has tried to project through “Hath mei daru nahi”.

Shraey said in a statement: “This song is actually taken from my life’s experiences. Every time I go to a party, my friends make

Bhansali today are just not leaving me!! Feeling helpless and angry!! This cannot be our future!

Rishi Kapoor -”Book”  @chintskap How do you take justice in your hands without knowing what the facts are.

Shameful! So much for Karni Sena’s reputation. With you Sanjay!

Hrithik Roshan  @ iHrithik Did random people enter another persons workplace n raise their hand on him because dey decide dey don’t like what he does? I am enraged!!!

Alia Bhatt  @aliaa08 What happened on the sets of Padmavati is ridiculous.

There is such a thing as creative freedom and cinematic license.

Riteish Deshmukh  @Riteishd What happened on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s set is absolutely deplorable. #IStandBySLB : Over to you Rajasthan Police - Do the right thing.

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor starrer “Padmavati” tells the story of Alauddin Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi ruler, who fell in love with Rajput queen Padmavati.

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ollywood director and screenwriter Sujoy Ghosh, whose 14minute short film “Ahalya” created a stir on the internet, feels the increased usage of internet and smartphones has brought about the new wave of making short films.

Talking on the emergence of short films in India, Ghosh said the internet has provided the short film makers with a perfect platform which was not there earlier.

“At the moment, when we make a short film, the internet is our only medium.

The number of short films have significantly increased now as there is a medium to put it up for viewing. Earlier, if you made a short film, where would you put it up except for limited screenings

at those little specialised film clubs?” Ghosh said at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet on Sunday.

The famed director of the 2012 hit film “Kahaani”, said internet would continue to be the main medium for short films as going to multiplex for a 15-minute film “would not be economical”.

“For you to have a coffee and watch a short film in a multiplex, they would charge you a ticket and that ticket would not generally make sense for a 15-minute pleasure. So, the economics part of the matter would not make much sense,” he said.

Lauding the fact that internet has no censorship, he said the short film makers should be given a certain

amount of creative freedom to experiment, so that it strikes the viewers within the short span.

“With a short film, you have to give the maker a certain amount of creative freedom. If you don’t do something interesting or out-of-the-box, then people are not going to talk about it. If they don’t talk about it, you are dead. Then there is no point in making a short film,” Ghosh said.

Bollywood actor Tisca Chopra, who produced “Chutney” and was a copanelist in the talk show, said she finds short films to be more free and liberating where the maker can do away with the cliched requirements of popular cinema.

New Wonder Woman image reveals ‘Justice League’ details A lawyer wants ‘LLB’ dropped

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new Wonder Woman image from director Zack Snyder has revealed some Justice League details.

Ju s t i c e L e a g u e i s scheduled for release on November 17. Set a few months after the events of Batman v Superman, it follows Batman and Wonder Woman as they create a team of superheroes to face

Indian singer launches ‘non-alcoholic’ party anthem

ndian singer-choreographer Shraey Khanna’s new single “Hath mei daru nahi” is aimed at creating a party mood without a mention of alcohol, drugs, girls or cars.

Shraey, best known for winning reality show “India’s Dancing Superstar” in 2013, released the song on Saturday. He also debuted as a music composer in this new track, which he has penned and choreographed too.

His idea was to change the current trend as several

Farhan Akhtar  @ FarOutAkhtar My fellow film folk, if we do not unite now against these recurring incidents of bullying, it’s going to get much worse. #IstandbySLB Anurag Kashyap @ anuragkashyap72 Can once the whole film industry come together and take a stand, and refuse to be a pony that all bullshit and bullshitters ride on??

Anurag Kashyap  @ anuragkashyap72 At the same time Shame on you Karni Sena, you make me feel ashamed to be a Rajput.. bloody spineless cowards ..

Azmi Shabana  @ AzmiShabana Film industry must stand as 1 n do whatever it takes to ensure that d reprehensible attack on SLB becomes a flashpoint for goondagiri 2 stop Mahesh Bhatt  @ MaheshNBhatt U don’t beat an idea by beating a person.U beat an idea by beating an idea.

This politics of violence is chilling free speech.Raise ur voice!

Karan Johar  @karanjohar Thoughts of what has transpired with Sanjay

fun of me because they see a glass of juice in my hand, rather than a glass of wine.”

This got him thinking.

“I recently got to know about one class 12 student from my neighborhood, who was in a rehab centre for a year to get over drug addiction. I don’t know why, but gradually drinking or smoking has become a status symbol or maybe it makes them look cool (that’s what the youth thinks). So, I thought why not make a song with no alcohol, no drugs, no girls, no cars and make it sound cool,” he added.

The lyrics go like this -“Hath mei daru nahi juice ka glass, banda hun main sidha sadha itni si baat”.

“I wanted to talk about everything that the youth feels and is experiencing, so I started visiting clubs and public places to observe things. I also joined dating app Tinder, to see how real or fake relationships have become. So it took me a lot of time to write the whole song and then composing music for this wasn’t that easy as I wanted it to sound different,” Shraey said.

the villain Steppenwolf and the threat of Parademons.

WB employee Ken Pejoro shared a photo from director Zack Snyder via Twitter that gives fans a brief peek at Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman.

As pointed out by Digital Spy, a timestamp of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 40 seconds can be seen at the top left of the screen which

could relate to the length of the film. This could also mean that the scene in the picture takes place towards the end of the film.

Earlier this month, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman came together in a new official image. Last month Jesse Eisenberg and Connie Nielson officially joined the cast of the up-

Nicki Minaj’s fourth album

coming film.

Eisenberg will reprise his Batman v Superman role as villain Lex Luthor.

Danish actor Nielson, who has been cast in the upcoming DC film Wonder Woman as Queen Hippolyta (the mother of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman), will also feature in Justice League.

They join Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Ben Affleck as Batman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman and JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordon. Photos of Simmons training in the gym for his role went viral in June; the actor’s personal trainer later said his goal was to have “sick arms”.

Batman V Superman, which came out in March, has now grossed over $870 million (£595 million) at the global box office despite a generally negative response from critics. On review aggregating site Rotten Tomatoes, the film’s approval rating is a lowly 27%.

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loyal fans -- affectionately known as Barbiez and Kenz -- have been craving another set.

The newly single MC -- she recently broke up with rapper Meek Mill -has been keeping busy in the meantime by delivering a mobile game called Nicki Minaj: The Empire, developing an ABC Family (now Freeform) sitcom based on her life, and releasing verses on tracks with Yo Gotti, Ariana Grande, Fetty Wap and even a verse for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.

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he producers of the film Jolly LLB 2 have been issued notices by the Mumbai High Court asking them to reply to a petition which demands that the word LLB be dropped from the title. The court also said it would watch the two trailers released of the movie before the next hearing.

The petition was filed by lawyer Ajaykumar S Waghmare of Nanded in the Mumbai High Court’s Aurangabad bench claiming that several scenes in the trailers showed advocates playing cards and dancing on the court premises, reflecting poorly on lawyers.

The petition also states that the scenes were a deliberate attempt to malign the reputation of the Indian Legal Profession. The petitioner has urged the court to stop the trailers and asked the producers to tender an unconditional apology and the court to act against them for contempt.

The petition states: “The trailers of the movie released on social media and television channels are nothing but an attempt to make

the Indian Legal Profession and Judicial System a laughing stock.” The petitioner has also claimed that the scenes in the movie are an attempt to malign the reputation of the judges.

Panditrao Anerao, who appeared for the petitioners, pointed this out to Justice V M Kanade and Justice Sangitarao Patil on Friday.

Dhiraj Jethliya who appeared for Fox Star Studios, the producer of the film, told the court that some scenes had already been deleted from the movie. “The court has kept the matter for hearing on Monday and has asked the producers to come up with a reply on the issue,” said Anerao.

Big B hopes documenting India’s film history gets attention

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eyond the flirty vocals from Partynextdoor and the feel-good vibes of Major Lazer’s latest offering “Run Up,” collaborator Nicki Minaj sneaked in an update on her next project between bars: “’Bout to drop a album, this is my fourth.”

A little over two years since the Queens rapper dropped her third studio album The Pinkprint (which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and hit the top of the Top R&B/HipHop Albums chart), her

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ndian cine icon Amitabh Bachchan hopes due attention is paid to the “noble cause” of documentation of India’s film history, an “amenity” that he feels is “much needed”.

In a blog post, Amitabh steered attention towards a work-in-progress project for the print medium in this respect.

He shared how he and “Deewaar” co-writer Javed Akhtar on Saturday sat down to discuss many reasons and aspects of the iconic film “for a print medium... which should be out shortly”.

“Moments like these lend much to the documentation of history and the prevailing circumstances with all the right stories of the times, as a documentation of record.

Posterity shall never forgive us if we did not do this,” he said.

“And as we talk, there are certain very keen and interested gentlemen and ladies that are fervently working towards this end... A documentation and restoration of our filmic history through the years from its beginning...

A most noble cause, and one that needs to be done most sincerely and urgently,” the veteran actor added.

He said: “The process of thinking has begun and hopefully some attention shall be given to this most needed amenity... I shall be getting back on this...

Pretty soon.”

APOLOGY

I, Mr. Yilobemo Odyuo, S/o Lithungbemo Odyuo of Morakjo village tender my most sincere apology to Miss. Nsungbeni R Kithan of Wokha village for defaming her name, distorting her moral character by means of creating a fake Facebook account with the user name Nsung Kithan and uploaded her images and status spreading false information in a dirty way. I admit that I’ve done all these out of jealousy in order to ruin her future and her good image knowing that she bears a good moral character. My deeds have impacted her image in a very negative way which will take a long time to recover. I therefore, sincerely plea for forgiveness from her, her family members, loving friends, and from everyone else for my unbecoming character.

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Barca held by Real Betis in La Liga

French defender Lucas Digne battles with Dani Ceballos (L) as the ball goes out onto the wing.

M a d r i d, J a n 2 9 (Agencies): Barcelona needed a last-minute Luis Suarez goal to rescue a point against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday.

The Catalans needed a win to go top of the table, albeit until Real Madrid played later in the day, but fell behind to Alex Alegria’s strike 15 minutes from time.

H o w e v e r, B a r c a left Seville with a point after Luiz Suarez levelled matters late on, although they will feel they should have taken all three after

c o n t r ove r s i a l ly b e i n g denied a second-half ‘goal’, despite the ball being a yard over the goal-line.

As a result, Luis Enrique’s side have moved up to second in the table, one point behind Los Blancos, but they have played two more games than their rivals.

Javier Mascherano, who made a rare start in holding midfield during Barca’s 5-2 quarter-final success against Sociedad in midweek, but came off with a knock, was only fit enough for a place on the bench this morning.

Meanwhile, forward Rafinha (hamstring) and Sergio Busquets (ankle) were both out with injury as the visitors looked for the win that take them to the top of the La Liga s t a n d i n g s . H o w e v e r, after a promising start to proceedings in Seville, with Luis Suarez seeing one goalbound effort crucially deflected behind for an early corner, the home side gradually grew into the contest.

The closest Betis came to opening the scoring came after 19 minutes when Barca No 1 Marc-Andre

ter Stegen was forced to turn behind Dani Ceballos’ curling effort from the edge of the area.

The visitors, though, remained a constant threat on the counter, as they demonstrated seven minutes before half-time after a free-flowing passing move took them the length of the field.

But after Lionel Messi’s inch-perfect through ball had split open the Betis back four, goalkee per Antonio Adan was quick off his line to deny Neymar with an excellent pointblank save.

However, after a quiet opening to the second period, followed by a raft of changes by both managers, the game really burst into life in the final 20 minutes, starting with another blistering longrange strike from Ceballos that beat Ter Stegen, only to clip the top of the bar.

T h e h o m e s i d e ’s frustrations grew minutes later when the outstanding Ruben Castro struck the post, although that miss was soon forgotten as Betis broke the deadlock from the resulting corner.

Ter Stegen was unable to gather the inswinging delivery from the right under extreme pressure from a posse of players in the six-yard box, with Alegria there to blast home from close range.

Never had a number, just wanted to win: Serena

Serena Williams with the trophy.

M ELBOUR N E , Ja n 29 (Agencies): The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, usually have a sibling accompanying them to post-match media conferences. In Melbourne it was Isha. Following her titanic triumph, Serena was followed into the pressroom by her fiance

Alex Ohanian. The 33year-old had his match face on for most of Serena’s answers, except when she took questions on Venus.

While the Australian Open champion tried to stay true, Ohanian’s face clouded in emotion.

Serena, who handled her encounter against her

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older sibling Venus with great equanimity, threw i n h e r we i g h t b e h i n d discussions on the ‘greatest ever’. “Between Martina (Navratilova), myself, Steffi Graf, hands down we are leading that conversation,” she said when told that it was usually the male players - Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal - around who this discussion centred.

For herself she was quick to add that she had no ‘number’ goal in mind.

While the tennis world is preparing for the 35-yearold American superstar to overtake Aussie Margaret Court’s haul of 24, she said she’s not targeting records. “I never had a number. That’s the beauty of it. When I started this

journey, I just wanted to win a Grand Slam. Then I just wanted to win. Every time I step on the court, I want to win,” she said.

The champion said she had no idea she would return to the top of the rankings if she won the title here. “Today on the court when they were like, ‘and No. 1’, I was like, Whoa, really?” Serena said, adding that it was a ‘bonus’.

Serena said it felt different to play Venus in the final of a Slam at this stage in their careers. “I really felt like today, win or lose there was no way I could have lost. If I had of lost, it wouldn’t have been a loss because I know everything that Venus has gone through.”

Sindhu, Sameer win titles at Syed Modi meet Lu c kn ow, Ja n 2 9 (IANS): India bagged three titles at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships, with singles specialists P.V. Sindhu and Sameer Verma and the mixed doubles pair of N. Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra winning trophies here on Sunday.

Sikki and her women’s doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa lost the final before the former atoned herself with a victory in the mixed doubles playing against her doubles partner. Sikki-Pranaav got the better of Ashwini and B. Sumeeth Reddy 22-20, 21-10.

Also among the runners-up was ninth seed B. Sai Praneeth, whose challenge was held off by eighth seed and national champion Sameer, who won 21-19, 21-16 in 44 minutes.

Unseeded Ashwini and Sikki lost the women’s doubles final to Danish top seeds Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl 16-21, 18-21 in 38 minutes.

In the women’s singles clash, Sindhu ended unseeded Indonesian Grigoria Mariska’s dream run with a 21-13, 21-14 win in 30 minutes at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium.

SA ease to victory in first ODI

Team-mates congratulate Wayne Parnell for his removal of Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella.

Johannesburg, Jan 29 (Agencies): South Africa coasted to an eightwicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at St George’s Park.

Imran Tahir (3-26) and Wayne Parnell (3-48) each picked up three wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 181 in the 49th over, Kusal Mendis’ 62 the only score of note among the visitors’ batsmen.

The Proteas were able to cruise throughout the chase with Hashim Amla (57) and Faf du Plessis (55no) recording halfcenturies and AB de Villiers 30 not out when the winning runs were struck in the 35th over.

Sri Lanka found themselves up against it almost from the off as Parnell picked up wickets

Government affirms support to cricket for blind

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): Union Spor ts Minister Vijay Goel on Sunday affirmed the government’s support to promote cricket for the blind in the country.

Speaking at the inauguration of the second World T-20 Cricket for Blind Championship here, he said the government will consider a suggestion from CABI to grant it recognition so that events related to blind cricketers get financial assistance from the government.

Goel said the government has positive attitude towards Cricket for Blind and recently Shekhar Naik, a blind cricketer, was honoured with Padma Shri

on the eve of the Republic day. He said the organisation of 2nd T-20 World Cup in India itself shows the government’s all-inclusive policy to all sections of the society and its keenness to provide equal opportunities to blind cricketers to prove their talent.

Wishing best to all the 10 participating nations, including India, in the 2nd World T20 Cricket for Blind championship, the Sports Minister said the day is not far off when cricket for blind will strengthen further its recognition professionally and attract more and more support from all important stakeholders.

with the first ball of each of his first two overs, openers Niroshan Dickwella (1) and Sandun Weerakkody (5) back in the hutch early.

A partnership of 72 between Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal (22) looked to have provided a platform from which Sri Lanka could build only for Tahir to rip through the middle order with three wickets in four overs, both set batsmen and captain Upul Tharanga dismissed.

Dhananjaya de Silva made a patient 28 before becoming Parnell’s third victim, by which point the tourists were nine down.

Suranga Lakmal was the last man out, comprehensively bowled by Chris Morris (2-29).

With such a paltry total required, the Proteas’

opening pair could afford to go along at a leisurely pace but were still able to add 71 before Quinton de Kock (34) was dismissed by Lakshan Sandakan (1-35) at the start of the 14th over.

Amla was joined by Du Plessis and another 50plus partnership followed, bringing the finish line into sight. Amla was caught and bowled by Asela Gunaratne (1-19) shortly after going through to his fifty but there was no respite for Sri Lanka as De Villiers strolled to the crease.

At that point, South Africa looked to finish the game quickly, De Villiers hitting three fours and a six in his 27-ball knock and Du Plessis, having reached his half-century the previous ball, slashed the ball away for four to seal the win.

25TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LT. NEIPIELIE CHÜCHA

30-01-1992 25 years has passed since you left us selflessly on this day. Yet, the legacy you left behind and warm memories of you still remains fresh and cherished in our hearts.

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Curry tallies 43 as Warriors crush Clippers

OA K LA N D, J a n 2 9 (Agencies): Stephen Curry scored 43 points as the Golden State Warriors recorded their most dominant victory in another recordsetting season with a 144-98 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. in the third quarter, when he drained five three pointers en route to 25 With the game firmly in hand, the Warriors saw no reason to risk injury to their superstar and sat him for the entire fourth quarter.

The 46-point margin of victory was the Warriors’ biggest of the season while the Clippers hadn’t lost by more than 26 this year.

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close to his season high of 46 points, set in November against New Orleans.

Curr y swished a buzzer-beater from near half court at the end of the second quarter but there was plenty more where that came from.

He connected on eight of his 11 shots, including five of his eight three-point attempts in the third quarter as the Warriors compiled a 117-74 lead.

Kevin Durant contributed 23 points and a team-high seven assists, and Klay Thompson had 16 points for the Warriors, who notched their fifth straight home win.

Curr y, Durant and Thompson combined for 14for-22 shooting from beyond the arc as last year’s NBA finals runners-up made half their 34 overall attempts from three-point range.

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Federer wins 18th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer lifts the Australian Open trophy for the fifth time in his career after beating Rafael Nadal across five sets.

M E L B O U R N E , Ja n 29 (Agencies): Roger Federer prevailed 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 after a rollercoaster ride of a 35th chapter of his rivalry with Rafa Nadal to win his fifth Australian Open and clinch a first Grand Slam title in four and a half years on Sunday.

The 35-year-old capped his triumphant return from knee surgery with a record-extending 18th major title after a vintage battle with his Spanish rival, who had won all three of their previous meetings at Melbourne Park.

Lefthander Nadal, also returning from injury this year, showed sustained periods of his best from the baseline but was just unable to stay with his rival in the gut-wrenching drama of the deciding set.

Federer was forced to endure a nervous wait

for his victory after Nadal unsuccessfully challenged the line call on the second championship point.

But he was finally able to celebrate with tears in his eyes after coming out on top after three hours and 38 minutes of enthralling tennis to become the first man to win five or more titles at three different Grand Slams.

“There are no draws in tennis but I would have been happy to share one with Rafa tonight,” he said.

“I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it. I hope to see you next year and if not it’s been a wonderful run here.”

Nadal, the 2009 champion, was typically gracious after losing his third Melbourne final and coming up short in his bid for a 15th Grand Slam title.

“Congrats to Roger,

just amazing the way he’s playing after so long away from the tour,” the 30-yearold said.

“It’s been a g reat month for me; I worked a lot to get where I am today.

It was a great match and I think Roger probably deserved it a little more than me. I will keep on fighting.”

Men’s Grand Slam Titles 18 Roger Federer 14 Rafael Nadal Pete Sampras 12 Novak Djokovic Roy Emerson 11 Bjorn Borg Rod Laver

Sania-Dodig stunned in final

Second seeds Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig lost 2-6, 4-6 to Abigail Spears and Juan Sebastian Cabal in the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Though Sania and Dodig were slight favourites going into this match, it was the American-Colombian duo who looked sharper as the contest began. Sania and Dodig were both broken in their first service games and Spears/Cabal took a 3-0 lead in under 15 minutes. Superb net play and accurate first serves from Spears/Cabal kept their opponents on the back foot.

After being 0-4 down, Sania/Dodig managed to hold their serves and at 2-5 the Indo-Croatian pair finally looked like they were finding their feet. In the eighth game, they threatened to break Spears/Cabal for the first time, but at 40-40 Sania hit a backhand wide on the deciding point to give the first set to the unseeded pair.

The momentum shifted at the beginning of the second set as Sania/ Dodig broke Cabal’s serve and took a 2-0 lead. At 4-2, they looked on course to take the second set, but then Sania was broken -and the momentum went back to Spears/Cabal.

Soon, another poor service game followed as Dodig committed three doubles faults and the IndoCroatian pair fell behind (4-5) for the first time in the set. Cabal then held serve to win the set and match.

Spears and Cabal won 61 points in all compared with 43 by Sania and Dodig.

The Indian-Croatian pair also committed seven more unforced errors.

Spears and Cabal won the title without losing a set during the tournament.

India U19 trainer found dead in Mumbai hotel room

M umb a i , J a n 2 9 ( A g en c i e s ) : I n a shocking development, Rajesh Sawant, the strength and conditioning trainer of the India Under-19 and A cricket teams, was found dead in Mumbai on Sunday.

Sawant’s room at the team hotel was checked after he failed to turn up for the U-19 team’s training session.

Sawant reportedly died in his sleep.

“What I have gathered so far is he did not report for team activities in the morning, so people started looking for him and eventually he was found to have been passed away in his room,” Amitabh Choudhar y, the Board of Control for Cricket in India joint secretary, told Sportstar. “I have asked Prof (Ratnakar) Shetty to visit the site and keep me updated.”

“When there was no response after knocking the door repeatedly, the room was opened and they (the staff members) found him lying unconscious,” police said. Marine Drive Police was informed and Sawant was immediately shifted to Bombay Hospital where he was declared dead before admission. It is suspected that he may have died due to cardiac arrest, they added.

The exact reason of his death will be ascertained only after post-mortem, Deputy Commissioner of Police Manojkumar Sharma said. The India U-19 team, which is due to play five 50over and two four-day games against England Under-19, will take on the visitors in the first limited-overs match on Monday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

Welbeck, Walcott fire Arsenal past Saints

Welbeck got his and Arsenal’s second when he beat Lewis to the ball again and saw his shot trickle over the line.

L on d on , J a n 2 9 ( Ag en c i e s ) : D a n n y Welbeck scored two and Theo Walcott grabbed a hattrick as Arsenal mercilessly brushed Southampton aside 5-0 in their FA Cup fourth round tie at St. Mary’s.

Welbeck was making his first start after nine months out injured and he showed precious little sign of needing to ease himself back to fitness as he virtually single-handedly ended the game as a contest before half-time. The former Manchester United man opened the scoring on 15 minutes when Lucas Perez played him in and Welbeck chipped the goalkeeper before watching the ball going into the back of the net via the underside of the crossbar.

The 26-year-old doubled the Gunners’ lead seven minutes later when he collected a superb throughball from AlexOxlade Chamberlain and although his first touch wasn’t perfect, it allowed him to steady himself before slotting the ball under the onrushing Harry Lewis.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenge couldn’t hide his delight at Welbeck’s sharp, clinical finishing on his first start since May 2016.

Welbeck then turned p r ov i d e r, Pe r e z a g a i n releasing him in the box with a neat pass and his cutback saw Theo Walcott beat the napping Sam McQueen to the ball to toe-poke into the unguarded net from five yards out.

With little to play for in the second period except pride, the game was played at a slower pace and it took until the 69th minute for the visitors to extend their advantage, OxladeChamberlain playing in Alexis Sanchez whose cutback found Walcott and the attacker calmly sidefooted into the empty net.

Walcott completed his hat-trick at his former club with five minutes remaining, Sanchez on the break fed his team-mate and Walcott fired past the luckless Lewis.

But it is the performance of Welbeck which will most delight Wenger and the Arsenal fans, a timeless boost as the season approaches the

business end.

M e a n w h i l e , Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park to book their place in Monday’s fifth-round draw.

Raheem Sterling gave Pep Guardiola’s side the lead from Gabriel Jesus’ pass two minutes before the interval, before Leroy Sane made it 2-0 on 71 minutes with his third goal in successive games for City. And Yaya Toure wrapped up the win with a third goal in injury time from a free-kick.

Chelsea made light work of their fourth round tie as they hammered Brentford 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Willian got the ball rolling for the hosts, his free-kick putting Chelsea ahead on 14 minutes. Pedro doubled the lead seven minutes later when he finished a sharp move.

Branisalv Ivanovic ended the game as a contest with the third for the Blues on 69 minutes before Michy Batshuayi converted a late penalty to cap a straightforward afternoon.

Frampton losses rematch against Santa Cruz

Frampton connects with a left hand as the pair traded blows throughout the contest at the MGM Grand Hotel.

Las Vegas, Jan 29 ( A g en c i e s ) : C a r l Frampton lost his WBA ‘super’ featherweight title and his unbeaten record after suffering a points

defeat to Leo Santa Cruz in their Las Vegas rematch.

The Belfast man could not repeat his points victory in the first fight as Santa Cruz claimed a narrow

win on the judges’ cards with two scores of 115-113, while the third scored it a 114-114 draw at the MGM Grand.

Frampton and Santa Cruz displayed a little more discipline in the second fight following their wild shootout in the first, but would share another exciting battle as the Mexican gained revenge.

In a boisterous atmosphere, both fighters resumed their rivalry in the opening round, and Santa Cruz landed a straight right hand to signal the start of more enthralling action.

Frampton attempted to slow the pace with more measured work in the second and pushed out

probing jabs and rangefinding right hands.

Into the third, Frampton spent much of the round on the back foot, but forced Santa Cruz to the ropes with a flurry of punches in the last 30 seconds.

In the closing rounds, Frampton forced himself forward in a brave bid to close the deficit on the cards, and could only walk onto a string of spiteful shots from Santa Cruz.

With just three minutes remaining, the fired-up Frampton desperately tried to preserve his perfect record with a knockout punch, but Santa Cruz celebrated at the final bell and could have set up a third fight.

Mourinho right one for United: Rooney

Wayne Rooney and Jose Mourinho

L on d on , J a n 2 9 (Agencies): Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes the club have finally found the right manager in Jose Mourinho since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, and says success will come at Old Trafford.

Since Ferguson retired i n 2 0 1 3 , U n i t e d h ave overseen the appointments and subsequent sackings of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, as well as the hiring of incumbent boss Mourinho all in the space of four seasons. For Rooney though, such managerial changes are just part and

parcel of the modern game, but feels the club have at last hired the right manager to follow in Ferguson’s footsteps. “I think that’s part of football,” said Rooney.

“Obviously Manchester United have had the stability of Sir Alex over the 26 years before, and I think over the last three or four years what they’ve been doing is trying to find the right one.

And I believe they’ve found him [in Mourinho].

Just working every day and seeing how he [Mourinho] wants to work, how he is setting the team up. There’s successes around the corner.”

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