March 16, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 99

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N. Biren Singh: Manipur’s first BJP CM

Cong expels MLA

Correspondent

IMPHAL, MAR 15: Manipur on Wednesday got the first ever BJP government headed by 56-year old chief minister, Nongthombam Biren Singh-- former Congressman and footballer-turnedjournalist-turned-politician.

Biren Singh was sworn in as the 12th chief minister of the state while former DGP of Manipur and National People’s Party (NPP) MLA, Y. Joykumar was sworn in as the deputy chief minister.

Manipur Governor, Dr. Najma Heptulla administered the oath of secrecy and office to the new chief minister and others.

Biren Singh revolted against O. Ibobi and quit the Congress party in October 2016 and joined the BJP. Eight cabinet ministers were also administered the oath of office- Th Biswajit (BJP); L Jayanta Kumar, Letpao Haokip and N Kayisii(NPP); Karam Shyam of LJP, Losii Dikho of NPF and Th Shyamkumar, who defected from Congress after his election.

Despite Congress emerging as the single largest party with 28 MLAs, BJP with

Cabinet approves Natl Health Policy NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (PTI): The government today approved the National Health Policy which proposes to provide “assured health services to all” in the country.

Government sources said the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the policy which has been pending for the last two years.

Union Minister J P Nadda is likely to make a suo moto statement in the Parliament Thursday on the salient features of the Policy.

Ministry sources said that in a major policy shift, the policy increases the gambit of sectors covered in the Primary Health Centre (PHC) level and envisages a comprehensive approach. “For example, till now, PHCs were only for immunisation, anti-natal check ups and others. But what is a major policy shift is that now it will also include screening noncommunicable diseases and a whole lot of other aspects,” a senior official said.

The source said that under the new policy, there will also be a bigger focus on upgradation of district hospitals while for the first time, there will be an implementation framework in place. A final decision on the policy had been deferred earlier after it was included in the agenda of Cabinet twice before.

This is it!

“Rahulji, you only campaigned to help Akhilesh. You cannot be blamed for our party’s debacle.”

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Dr. Najma Heptulla administering the oath of secrecy and office to N. Biren Singh. (NP)

21 seats was able to garner the support the Naga People’s Front and the National People’s Party (NPP) with four MLAs each besides, one MLA each of the All India Trinamool Congress, the Lok Janshakti Party and Independent. NPP was the biggest gainer among all parties, as all four MLAs were inducted in the cabinet including the post of deputy CM. Three NPF MLAs were likely to be inducted as parliamentary secretaries.

Talking briefly to reporters after taking oath, chief minister N Biren Singh said his government’s first priority will be to end the on-

going United Naga Council sponsored economic blockade, on its fourth month. He said he will end the blockade within 48 hours after the March 22 floor test .

“This ongoing economic blockade has made the people suffer a lot and my government’s first step would be ending the blockade and relief the people from suffering from bandhs and blockade,” he said.

Deputy chief minister, Y Joykumar Singh also echoed the same saying “removal of economic blockade will be the topmost agenda of the new government.”

Former chief minister,

O. Ibobi Singh who also attended the swearing-in ceremony said, his party will sit gracefully in the opposition and will play a constructive role in the assembly.

The swearing in ceremony also was attended by Union ministers-- Prakash Javadekar, Piyush Goyal, Jitendra Singh, BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam finance minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma, NPP national president Conrad A Sangma, LJP leader Chirag Paswan, Nagaland minister, Yitachu and NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon.

IANS Adds: The Congress in Manipur on Wednesday expelled newlyelected party legislator T. Shyamkumar for six years after he was sworn in as a cabinet minister during the day.

Thounaojam Shyamkumar was elected from Andro seat on Congress ticket in the March assembly elections, but he shifted his allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party post-polls.

Chief Minister-designate N. Biren Singh submitted a list of supporting legislators to Governor Najma Heptullah shortly before swearing-in ceremony, in which T. Shyamkumar was listed as an assembly member of the Congress.

Congress state unit chief T.N. Haokip said: “It was done without our knowledge. Accordingly, we expelled him for six years.”

Informed sources said proceedings under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution dealing with defection will be taken up against Shyamkumar by the party.

The Congress won 28 seats in the 60-member assembly.

Rajnath frontrunner for UP chief minister NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had spearhead BJP’s election campaign in Uttar Pradesh, has so far not given any clue about who will be the next chief minister of the state. However, certain developments are now indicating that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be entrusted with the crucial responsibility.

Rajnath Singh who is the number 2 in the cabinet, is the only leader, seen by Modi as a potential rival.

If the decision to send Rajnath to UP finds wide acceptance then Modi will be without any challenger.

Though, nothing has been finalized by BJP top brass, this development may well have suggested that he could be the UP’s 21st Chief Minister. Rajnath, however, has maintained that he is content with his Home Ministry. The secretary of the Parliamentary Board and Union Minister J P Nadda had said after its meeting on Sunday that BJP chief Amit Shah has been authorised to choose the next chief minister. He

said the central observers would consult the MLAs and report to Shah, who will take the final decision. The names of several probables, including Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who had led the BJP government in the state in the past, were doing the rounds at the state party office.

“Ram, Ram,” was Singh’s response to a journalist’s query as to whether he was a contender for the chief minister’s post, remark that many interpreted as showing his unwillingness to return to UP politics.

The other contenders include-- Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was made the president of the BJP in the state ahead of the election and also from the most Backward Castes or MBCs, who had played an important role in the BJP’s win; Manoj Sinha, current Minister of State for Railways and Telecom; Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma; Siddharth Nath Singh, BJP national secretary and the grandson of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

RH slams Govt for delay on work in NH-62 DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Rengma Hoho (RH) has slammed the department of PWD (National Highways) on the delay in taking up works on NH62, Tseminyu and Wokha sector, despite funds being received from the Centre in October 2016. RH president Kenyuseng Tep in a press statement, reminded the government that money sanctioned by Centre was “not to build confusion nor for any individual or group but for the welfare of the people”. In this regard, RH threatened to go for agitation in the event the work was not executed within March 2017 and completed within the stipulated time.

RH warned that government and department would be wholly responsible for any unfortunate event. Reiterating that the citizens had every right to demand for good road, RH said action would be initiated against officials/ responsible authorities, who failed to take up the work in time. RH also warned that it would not tolerate “autocratic attitude of any authority playing with the rights of the people”.

Hindi teachers hold protest at DoSE Permission needed for medical camps: DC Dimapur

Hindi teachers protest outside DoSE office in Kohima. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 15 (NPN): As part of their phase-III agitation against non-payment of nine months’ salary by the state government, the Hindi teachers under the aegis of All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union (ANHTU) on Wednesday staged demonstration at the directorate of school education (DoSE) here.

Talking to the media at the protest site, ANHTU

president, Rometo Sema, claimed that the chief secretary offered them two months’ salary, but they declined the offer. He said “any owner who hires a labour to work in their field must pay their labour charge at any cost,” adding that it was the responsibility of the government to pay the teachers.

With regard to Hindi teachers appointed under CSS, which ends this month, he claimed that since the

teachers were recruited as regular employees it was government’s responsibility to ensure that all of them were absorbed by the state government.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e ANHTU office bearers along with CSS Hindi teachers had an emergency meeting on March 15, 2017 at director of school education office and unanimously decided that agitation would be continue till the government fulfilled their demand.

In a press release, ANHTU president, Rometo Sema, secretary AS Yartholongam, and CSS Hindi teachers’ convenor Ilika Aye, stated that the house also resolved that starting from March 16, 2017 agitation would be held outside the gate of Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

In this regard, all CSS Hindi teachers have been requested to reach Secretariat at 9 a.m.

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, has notified that no organisation/ societies or any groups were permitted to conduct any medical camp without the permission of district inspection team.

In a press release, DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, said it has come to his knowledge that various types of medical camps were being conducted throughout the district without following any uniform procedures and system.

Kesonyu Yhome said that any organisation interested in conducting medical camps were must seek permission of the medical camps through DC and chairman, district inspection team.

He said permission would be granted only after

ascertaining the credibility of the medical professionals conducting the camp.

Failure to comply with the directive and leading to any unfortunate event, DC Dimapur cautioned that the organizing group(s) would be solely held responsible.

Postal employees to join nation-wide stir DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Postal Employee’s Union, Nagaland division have decided to join the one-day nation-wide strike called by All India Central Govt. Employees’ Union on March 16 to support the 21 point charter of demands-revision of minimum pay & fitment factor, no reduction in rate of allowances as per 7 CPC recommendation etc.

Public transaction in post offices across Nagaland would remain closed on March 16.

EVM tampering echoes across parties New Delhi, Mar 15 (AGENCIES): India is seen as a case study in modern electioneering and despite many parties arguing that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are vulnerable to tampering, the election commission has stood its ground that they are secure. EVMs have become the centre of political drama in the country over the past month and the controversies seem to continue unabated.

The issue caught steam when former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati alleged EVM tampering as an excuse for her party’s defeat in UP and demanded fresh elections. Outgoing chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed her sentiment saying a probe must be done if a question has been raised.

The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have also claimed tampering in Punjab

and Uttarakhand. AAP alleged that despite their assessment of the party’s good showing and massive support among voters in Punjab, they didn’t receive votes. It claimed their vote mysteriously went to Akalis who were suffering from antiincumbency and huge public disliking and couldn’t possibly have won the amount of votes that they did.

Interestingly, the BJP has done the same in the past. LK Advani had stated in a book that “32 states in the USA have passed laws

making VVPAT compulsory.

The EC would be strengthening democracy if it contemplates similar legislation.”

Kejriwal also demanded the EC should count VVPATs with EVM results.

After municipal poll results were announced in Maharashtra in early March this year, many defeated candidates alleged tampering of EVMs. The protests surrounding EVMs and voting processes in India curiously start just before or during voting. In case of unfavourable poll results,

parties advocate the need to hold paper ballot voting.

Earlier, Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken wrote to the Delhi State Election Commission asking for MCD polls in Delhi to be held by paper ballot. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also advocated that voting should be held via paper ballot. Maken, though, didn’t claim tampering in the three states where Congress won public mandate, mainly in Punjab where it was in opposition.

The fact is most big political parties have in the distant or recent past raised the issue of vulnerabilities of EVMs. Whether the process is changed or not can only be decided by the election commission and until someone proves tampering, the process will hold a better record than paper ballots which has been used in a rampant manner for election fraud in the past.

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National seminar on gender, social justice & human rights in Kohima

(L-R): Dr. Anuja. Dr. S.K. Shukla addressing the gathering and also seen are Dr. Kuolie, Dr. Ranjit and Prof. N.S. Jamir (NP).

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 15 (NPN): National seminar on “gender, social justice and human rights: with reference to North East” was jointly organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India and Nagaland University Kohima campus Meriema at SIRD Conference Hall Kohima, Wednesday.

Speaking at the seminar as inaugural chief guest, vice chancellor (in-charge) Nagaland University, Professor N.S. Jamir said in a fast changing world, people are confronting with many challenges and problems and that if people ignore the basic rights for humanity they were missing the most important part of life.

Basing on universal declaration of the human rights (UDHR) of 1948, Jamir said the United Nations has been tirelessly working to uphold the fundamental human rights to ensure a life of dignity for all citizens of the world to promote

peace, freedom and development for all humanity. He said UN Vision 2030 has given special emphasis in some major issues like gender and social justice.

Jamir said social justice was about assuring the protection of equal rights, opportunities as well as taking care of the less privilege members in the society including upliftment of women.

The chief guest said women rights was not only confined on social and cultural life but also allowing them to fully exercise their rights in all aspects of life including in decision making bodies.

Speaking on the topic ““women empowerment, focus on NorthEast”, associate professor NLU Bangalore, Dr. Anuja S said north east states have more autonomy for women. However, she lamented that north east states have less empowerment in comparison with other states of the country where women have less autonomy but better women empowerment. She said

the region has to work on empowering women.

Dr. Anuja also deliberated on sex ratio, female literacy, enrolment and dropout rates, female workforce participation, gender pay gaps, health condition of women, female infant mortality, access to financial resources, household autonomy, freedom of mobility and legal rights, attitude towards domestic violence, opportunities and participation in politics, economic and cultural field, age at marriage and child bearing, social equality and others.

Head department of English and advisor Naga Mothers’ Association, Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichü spoke on “gender equality, role of women in good governance and development”, Dr. Parminder Kaur Brar spoke on “role of women in development and gender equality in the society: with special focus on North East”, Bano Haralu spoke on “reflection of North –East in media: a dialogue” and Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Giri from University of Delhi spoke on “good governance, justice and dream of Gandhi ji”.

The inaugural session was led Narola Chuba department of education NU, welcome address was delivered by Professor D. Kuolie head, department of linguistics NU, keynote address was delivered by joint secretary NHRC Dr. Ranjit Singh, special song was presented

by NU students while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant director NHRC Dr. S.K. Shukla. The programme was attended by NSF officials, NU students and teaching staff, lecturers of various colleges of Kohima and others.

Hono Hankvu village gate inaugurated

(L-R): DC Wokha Wezope Kenye (extreme left) with others after inagurating the village gate. The newly inagurated Hono Hankvu village gate.

DIMAPUR: Hono Hankvu village gate constructed under MGNREGA Scheme 2015-16 was inaugurated by deputy commissioner, Wokha, Wezope Kenye as the chief guest on March 11.

A press note by Hono Hankvu village chairman, Mhathung Ovung and VDB secretary Mhonbemo Ovung stated that during the inaugural, chief guest applauded the VDB secretary and people of Hono Hankvu for utilizing the amount of money sanctioned to complete the village gate successfully.

Asking the villagers to let the gate represent love and unity, Wezope also encouraged them to follow and

preserve the rich heritage of fore-fathers. The DC also exhorted villagers that “unity and hard work is the pillar of development” while also asking the leaders and village functionaries to be without any bias for a better future.

Guest of honour, project director DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui, highlighted the departmental schemes and policies. She said that time had come for awakening as the “survival of the fittest” or transitional period had started. She added that “whoever cautiously implements and follow government policy, rules and procedure shall be blessed”.

BDO Wokha, Thung-

beni Ngullie acknowledged the villagers to do better work in future. SDO electrical, Albert Ovung also spoke on the emergence of the village. Other officials who attended the programme included K. Thavaseelan ADC Hq-II, Tsutsowe Kupa EAC Hq, Nlumsao Ovung PA to DC, Dr. Robin Mozhui MS Wokha, BDO Wozhuro, BDO Wokha, SDO electrical and sr. scientist, Dr. Thungdemo Ovung from London.

The gate was dedicated by Pastor Nchubomo Ovung, the programme was chaired by Mhathung Ovung and vote of thanks was delivered by Mhonbemo Ovung.

RNTCP conducts TOG trg in Kohima DIMAPUR: Two-day training on Technical Operational Guidelines (TOG) was conducted by Revised National TB Control Programme from March 8 to 9 at directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima with WHO NE consultant, Dr Deka as the key resource person.

The trainees included all the district TB officers, medical officers and state TB cell staff.

In a press note, state TB officer RNTCP, Dr. K. T. Lotha stated that current document (TOG) outlines the guidelines on TB care in line with RNTCP national strategic plan for Tuberculosis Control 2012-17.

As part of the preparatory work, training was conducted and more training would also be held for various categories of staff. As part of the “End TB Strategy” with the goal to end the global TB epidemic by the year 2035, this TOG has been conceived and is to be initiated all over the country, stated the release. It has informed that RNTCP would be undertaking various drastic strategies such as improving the quality of basic DOTS by introducing daily regime in place of intermittent in a phase wise manner, implementing active TB case finding efforts, engaging private providers more effectively, addressing TB co-morbidities which not only includes HIV & AIDS but diabetes, tobacco usage, nutritional support etc. Expansion of diagnosis and treatment of DR TB (drug resistant TB), promoting research, TB Surveillance and monitoring, improved rapid diagnosis are some of the plans included

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Candidates of various discipline under “Op Sadbhavna Scholarship” scheme of meritorious students of Nagaland sponsored by 32 Assam Rifles/6 K

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Sector under GOC, 3 Corps IGAR (North), such as National Defence Academy (NDA), Combine Defence Service (CDS), Staff selection Commission (SSC), Railways and Banking completed their courses on Wednesday at Excel

Coaching Centre (ECC), Near City Tower, Dimapur.

The project was envisaged to negate the scarcity of adequate educational facilities/ carrier courses in the remote locations of the state. As part of the project, a total of twelve

news in brief WTCU general meet: Wokha Town Colonies Union (WTCU) has convened a general meeting on March 17, 11 a.m. at L.T.C Hall Wokha. All colony chairmen, secretaries and two representatives from each colony have been requested to attend the meeting.

SBCC meeting: Sumi Baptist Convention Council (SBCC) has convened meeting on March 22 at 2 p.m. to deliberate the important issues related to SBC and college matters. All members have been requested to attend meeting. Meanwhile, SBC ordination council members representing three Sumi Baptist associations has also convened ordination council meeting on March 22 at 12 noon at SBC office. Members have been requested to attend the meeting.

PBBYO general meeting: Purana Bazaar ‘B’ Youth Organisation (PBBYO) has convened a general meeting on March 18 at 11 a.m. at Government Middle School Campus Purana Bazar ‘B’ Village. All youths (15 years and above) residing under the jurisdiction of Purana Bazaar ‘B’ have been requested to attend the meeting.

KVC ‘village day’: Khriezephe Village Council (KVC) would be holding “Village Day” on March 21 at 10 a.m. All landowners and members of the village have been requested to attend the programme.

LBC Mkg ‘revival’: Lotha Baptist Church (LBC) Mokokchung would be organising “revival” from March 19-26 under the theme “Repent from your sins”, Matthew 3:2. LBC has invited all Lothas residing in Mokokchung to attend the programme.

Z&KUG meeting: Zugamu and Ketseshü Union Gariphema (Z&KUG) has convened meeting on March 18 10 a.m. at the residence of its union president.

All the members have been informed to

attend the meeting.

BJP Mkg executive meet: Mokokchung District BJP Unit has convened executive meeting on March 20 at 11 a.m. at Ongpangkong Salang. All the district official, frontals heads, district executive members, mandal president and general secretary have been requested to attend the meeting.

Lost and found: NSCN (I-M) UTI has recovered a Pulsar-135, engine no. JEGBVB05921, chasis no. MD2JDJD224CB44791 and a Bajaj Discover-135, engine no. JNGBSD75297, chasis no.

MD2DSJN22SCD29756. Rightful owners have been asked to claim the vehicles by producing the original documents within seven days of publication of the information. For further details one has been asked to NSCN (I-M) CAO, UTI at 8731906020.

Lost and found: NSCN (I-M) Kyong region along with Wokha town command on March 15 at Satsuphen area near Wokha town recovered a red and black colour Bajaj Pulsar 150, engine no DHZCFF13626, chasis no. MD2A11CZOFCF38414 and a silver and red colour Yamaha FZ-S, engine no. 21C2022308, chasis no. ME121C02792026096. Rightful owners have been informed to claim the said vehicles from the office of the CAO, Kyong region by producing original documents within seven days of publication the notification. For more information one has been asked to contact at 9612198930.

SCCTESU formed: Salt Christian College of Teachers Education Students’ Union (SCCTESU) has informed that with consultation of administration and as per its general body meeting on March 14 has formed its student union with Jackson Haflongbar as general secretary, Lenti Aier as publicity secretary along with two others.

NBSE issues directives to schools on ‘junk food’

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has notified schools across Nagaland to take note of consumption of foods High in Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS), popularly known as “junk food” by students.

According to a report

by DIPR, NBSE has informed that consumptions of HFSS foods are associated with increased risk of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic inflammation and hyperinsulinemia with a risk of cardiovascular diseases in later life.

It said these diseases and childhood obesity have been reportedly found to affect the cognitive and physical development of children adversely causing an irreparable loss to the society.

In this context, NBSE informed that the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) constituted a working group which submitted its report on Addressing consumption of foods HFSS and

Coaching for ‘Op Sadbhavna Scholarship’ concludes

Candidates under ‘Op Sadbhavna Scholarship’ scheme of meritorious students of Nagaland along with S Rajendran, second-in-command, 32 AR and teaching staff at Excel Coaching Centre (ECC), Near City Tower, Dimapur on Wednesday (NP)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, march 16, 2017

students from the state were provided with sponsorship for professional courses like NDA, SDS, SSC, railway and banking examinations.

Speaking at the farewell programme secondin-command, 32 AR, S Rajendran said that this was for the first time Assam Rifles sponsored coaching to needful local students.

He further pointed that in future AR would conduct more coaching.

He thanked the selected students and teaching faculties of Excel Coaching Centre for making “Op Sadbhavna Scholarship” a success.

Delivering words of appreciation on behalf of outgoing students, Rongsenti Jamir thanked the good gesture shown by Assam Rifles and financial assistance for overall coaching and hostel fees.

The programme was chaired by Suraj Pokharel while vote of thanks was pronounced by co-ordinator and vice principal of ECC, Rajan respectively.

Promotion of Healthy Snacks in Schools of India.

The release stated that the report comprehensively covers the issue and provides invaluable insights on how to control the endemic problem of consumption of junk food available especially in and around schools.

NBSE has informed that the detailed report is also available at internet site, http://wed.nic.in sites default files Final%20 Report%20of%20Working%20Group%20on%20 HFSS-merged.pdf The board said the recommendations of the report have direct bearing on schools and therefore, all schools have been advised to implement it especially with reference to the following points: (i) Schools are to take measures to ensure that the canteens do not cater any HFSS food such as chips, fried foods, soft drinks etc. and also control the sale of HFSS foods within a radius of 200 meters from the school compound. (ii) T h e s c h o o l s should have a School Can-

teen Management Committee comprising of 7-10 members, including the teachers, parents, students and School Canteen operators. The committee shall be solely responsible for providing safe food to the school children. The major functions of the School Canteen Management Committee are as follows: • To conduct timely checking of the quality of raw materials and ingredients and decide the lunch items to be prepared in the school canteen/kitchen.

• To see that the food in schools are up to standard and meet the guidelines as outlined by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

• To avail the expertise of external resources such as nutritionists, health specialist etc. and to develop awareness materials on information regarding hygiene, physical fitness and nutrition.

• To display the contact numbers of Doctors/ Medical Officers who can be contacted in case of

an emergency on notice boards, labs, canteen, etc. and other important places. (iii) Schools are to organize awareness programs like celebration of Nutrition Week (l-7lh Sept.) etc. for nutritious food and avoidance of HFSS foods. (iv) T h e f o l l ow i n g additional activities are suggested for promoting healthier eating habits: • Education on quality nutrition and integration of physical activities during the school hours.

• Teaching students about the importance of a healthy active lifestyle and following healthy eating habits.

• Creating a set of activities such as debate on food safety, competitions for senior students on topics related to hygiene and sanitation, advantages of healthy lifestyle options etc.

• Making children aware about obesity, HFSS foods and importance of physical activity. (v) S c h o o l s m a y under take Community Outreach Programme to

disseminate the messages related to health to the community members and to get their support by organizing interactions between school students and neighbourhood communities. (vi) Schools are asked to regularly monitor the Height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) for all students and based on their trajectory provide individualized counselling. (vii) Inspection of lunch boxes to minimize the consumption of unhealthy foods may be done by the schools. (viii) Schools should also promote nutrition and health awareness through Co-Scholastic/Co-Curricular activities classes and also through tools like posters, collage and other visual aids.

Further, NBSE has requested all schools to take necessary measures to sensitise and orient students about healthy eating habits as suggested, as part of compulsory co-curricular activities and also under Health and Physical Education Subject.

State Bank Kiphire organises ‘customer relation programme’ Correspondent

KIPHIRE, MAR 15 (NPN): State Bank of India (SBI) Kiphire branch organized “customer relation programme” on Wednesday at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall Kiphire to create awareness on the value added banking products.

Speaking in the programme, former executive chairman of United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) T. Kirithong Sangtam appreciated SBI Kiphire staff for “shouldering the burden of the public”. He however said that the staff should be more familiar with the customers as many of the customers were ignorant.

Sangtam also highlighted some of the grievances faced by the public and appealed for more staff at SBI Kiphire. Dr. Tinojungshi Chang, ADC Kiphire, SP Kiphire, Ben Longkumer also spoke at the programme while welcome speech was delivered by Branch manager SBI Kiphire. GBs, DBs and public leaders from Kiphire district attended at the programme.

95 Kinder Garden (KG) students of Hope Academy Dimapur graduated, Wednesday. The 8th KG graduation cum school annual day was organized at IMC hall Fellowship Colony, Dimapur. (NP)

Residents of Nepali Basti Link Road has taken the initiative to clear the clogged drainage which has been left unattended by the concerned department. (NP) K

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Will results of recent elections in 5 states also be repeated for the BJP in 2018?

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World Consumer Rights Day 2017 observed across Nagaland

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Q: Is the state govt applying

its mind to promote economic progress?  Yes but it takes time No. All it’s interested in  is central projects  Can’t say

(L-R): DC Kesonyu Yhome in Dimapur. NVCO president Kezhokhoto Savi in Kohima. (NP) Asst. Professor, Shepalu Venuh in Phek. (DIPR) SDO (C) Asalie Lese in Wokha. internet broadband connection. He said only the maximum speed limit was guaranteed and minimum speed was not mentioned.

He also highlighted that need for of affordable, fairly priced, transparently billed data services whose m i n i mu m s p e e d a n d stability was assured where failure thereof shall be compensated in bill.

The programme was chaired by assistant controller of LM & CP Dimapur, Limatoshi Jamir; exhortation by principal district & session judge and president consumer disputes redressal forum, Dimapur, G.H. Ramlia; special presentation by winner of Hornbill Rock Contest 2016, Albert Jinger (SNF) and Onen Jamir and vote of thanks by president Dimapur consumers society, Vinoka Aye. KO H I M A : WC R D was jointly organized

by Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer

Protection government of Nagaland and Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organization (NVCO) at state college of teacher education Kohima.

NVCO president and advocate Kezhokhoto Savi, while addressing the gathering as the speaker, said the day was an opportunity to promote basic rights for all consumers, create awareness so that their rights were respected and protected against market abuses and social injustices.

H e s a i d WC R D should be a reminder that everyone has the right to “fight back” when victimised by the sellers or manufacturers. Savi also reminded that Consumer Protection Act 1986 protects the consumers from unscrupulous traders even in digital mode of business activities and transactions.

Savi also challenged the teachers to spread the

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Drawing attention on consumerism, he said as per the United Nation survey in 2012, India alone recorded 14 billion in terms of US dollar e-commerce t r a n s a c t i o n . T h i s, h e remarked is a vital aspect to discuss and be aware of Consumer Rights.

The DC also called upon the consumers to be alert about items sold at higher price than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and weight scaled being manipulated.

He urged the consumers to file a complaint if they come across any such practices in the market.

Speaking on the theme, deputy commissioner of police, Dimapur, Dr. K. P. A. IIyas, deliberated on internet connection, billings, e-commerce and misuse of technology by miscreants to dupe naive people.

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DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, MAR 15 (NPN): World Consumer Rights Day 2017 was observed in Dimapur, Kohima, Phek and Wokha on Wednesday under the WEATHER theme “Consumer Rights FORECAST in the Digital Age”.

March 16 In Dimapur, WCRD was observed under the (Temperature in ºC) Max Min theme “Consumer Rights Agartala Hazy sunshine 31 14 in the Digital Age” at Aizawl Sunny and pleasant 26 8 Lotha Hoho Ki Dimapur Guwahati Hazy sunshine 31 11 with deputy commissioner Imphal Sunny and pleasant 28 6 & chairman, district Itanagar A p.m. shower in places 26 14 consumer protection Shillong Hazy sunshine 19 6 council, Dimapur, Kesonyu Kohima Partly sunny, a shower or two 25 8 Yhome as the chief guest.

Dimapur Nice with plenty of sun 29 13 T h e p r o g r a m m e wa s Mkg 25 8 Nice with sunshine organized by Department Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler 17 6 of Legal Metrology & Wokha Sunny and cooler but pleasant 21 14 Consumer Protection Zunheboto Sunny and pleasant 22 7 and Consumers Society Dimapur.

Speaking at the function, the DC reminded the gathering that in every sphere of life people would continue to be consumers so he said there was a need DIMAPUR: Nagaland to know the Consumer Legislative Assembly has Rights. informed that in view of the Fifteenth Session of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly to be held from March 21-30, car passes and official gallery passes would be issued from March 17.

NLA has informed that the passes would be issued as follows: Ministers/ Adviser (Cabinet Status)/ Parliamentary Secretaries and AHODs are to collect Car Passes and Gallery Passes from the Special Secretary (Home Department), Civil Secretariat, Nagaland, Kohima.

HODs/Media are to collect Car Passes from Reception Counter Gate No-I, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

M L A s / P. S . / P. A . and other Department are directed to collect Car Passes Testo College Dimapur students display ‘tobacco free institution’ banner. from Reception Counter Gate No-II, Nagaland DIMAPUR: Tetso College, programme, Dr. C Tetseo s t u d e n t s t o u s e t h e i r L e g i s l a t i ve A s s e m b l y Sovima Dimapur has been asserted on the importance knowledge as a defence Secretariat. It has informed declared as “tobacco free” of taking informed decision against the campaign of that car passes and gallery zone in a function held on as ignorance can never be tobacco industries which passes can be collected March 14, at the college an excuse for picking up target the youth with tobacco habit. “glamorisation” of their in advance to avoid the auditorium.

D u r i n g t h e He challenged the products. eleventh hour rush.

NLA informs on passes for assembly sessions

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Finance & Accounts Service Association (NFASA) in its executive committee meeting held on March 15 has unanimously decided to support the genuine demands spearheaded

by CANSSEA for implementation of 7th ROP from March 1, 2017.

A press note by N FA S A p r e s i d e n t R .

N. Yanthan stated that the executive had also decided to participate in any form of agitation as decided by CANSSEA with regard to 7th ROP, if the government failed to fulfil the demand.

NFASA has requested its members to cooperate and participate in any form of agitation as decided by CANSSEA.

‘Village awareness seminar’ at Kiphire town

Participants along with HoD and EAC Longmatra after the programme at Kiphire town on March 14. (NP)

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In the seminar, EAC Longmatra reminded that leader should not be selfish and greedy but rather sacrifice for the welfare of the public. He reminded the village leaders that there was no separate share and quota for leaders in regards to various government we l f a r e s c h e m e s a n d programs.

He also reminded the

village leaders that “there should not be favouritism and nepotism while selecting the members at various committees but to select the person of public choice.”

O n va r i o u s d eve l o p m e n t f u n d s, the EAC reminded the village leaders to maintain accountability and transparency and to conduct social audit every year.

He also requested the

participants to create civic sense among the people at the village and entrusted the students body and church leaders to organize social work every month.

F u r t h e r, E AC Longmatra also warned that strict action would be taken against any leader found threatening any official or creating violence in public place in inebriated condition.

Officials from RD,

Forest, Agri and Medical spoke on various schemes and project implemented by the respective departments and BDO Longmatra spoke on the schemes such as GIA, MGF, MNREGA and IAY. Ranger Forest spoke on the conservation and protection of forest and wildlife and explained about the various sections under Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. Medical Officer, DHK, Dr. Amos Sangtam spoke on the various schemes implemented by the department such as JSY, RNTCP, NVBCP and RPSK. SDAO Kiphire spoke on the schemes such as RKVY, RADP and also about the organic mission that is implemented in the district.

The prog ram was chaired by Sechumla and short speech was delivered

by ADC Dr. Tinojungshi Chang and VCC Tutheze village, Athrong Sangtam while vote of thanks was delivered by head DB Longmatra, Mutsodang.

More than 80 people from the surrounding villages attended the seminar.

awareness on consumer rights saying, it was biggest concern of the society.

He shared the six basic rights in India on Consumer Rights, which includes, right to safety, right to information, right to choose, right to redressal, right to representation and right to consumer education.

The programme was led by assistant controller legal metrology and consumer protection, Kaikambe Zeliang; key note address was delivered by principal SCTE Hekishe Sema and closing remarks and vote of thanks was tendered by SCTE, Dr. Bendangyapangla.

WCRD was attended

by SCTE teaching staffs, students and faculty members of SCTE, NVCOvolunteers and lawyers.

PHEK: Phek district headquarters observed WCRD at Christian Home High School, Phek Town with assistant Professor,

Phek Government College & f o r m e r m e m b e r, Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum Phek Town, Shepalu Venuh, as guest speaker.

Speaking on the occasion, Venuh reminded the gathering that all are consumers in one way or the other and that obser ving WCRD was the basic rights of all the consumers.

She said by observing WC R D i t s s e r ve s a s a common platform to protect against market abuse and social injustice.

Venuh said Consumer Rights covers a wide range of areas which deals with control of policies, public distribution system, sales, quality control, maintenance of standards etc.

The function was chaired by inspector LM&CP, Phek, Shekhozo while welcome address was delivered by assistant teacher CHHS, Kudukhoto.

Wokha: Wokha District Vo l u n t a r y C o n s u m e r Association (WDVCA) and the department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Wokha jointly organized WCRD at Don Bosco Youth Centre Wokha with SDO (C) HQs, Asalie Lese as the resource person.

A press note by W DVC A c h a i r m a n , Mhonimo Humtsoe stated that Asalia Lese stressed on the consumer rights in the digital age, such as marketing system and transactions, and also the dangers of hacking accounts and personal identities among many others.

Brief information on the formation of WDVCA was given by Mhonimo Humtsoe. The programme was attended by a large number of students and staff members from DBHSS Wokha, NGO leaders, public where detailed coverage was given

by DPRO Wokha.

Twelve-day ‘Transformation Crusade’ underway in Kohima

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KO H I M A , M A R 1 5 (NPN): Twelve-day “Transformation Crusade” held under the theme “Arise and Shine” Isaiah 60:1 got underway Wednesday evening at Kohima local ground with senior Pastor Koinonia Baptist Church cum principal Kohima Bible College Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo as the main speaker.

Delivering message on the theme, Rev. Kiewhuo quoted the verses from the Bible, 2 timothy 3:5 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3, saying the “darkness” in the world are the signs of the end days. He said by dedicating out life to Jesus and walking in his obedience would be the “light in the darkness”.

Citing the example of Apostle Paul, Rev. Kiewhuo said Paul himself admitted that he was a “chief sinner” but after he accepted Christ as his saviour, people received him as an angel (Galatians 4:14).

He then called upon anyone “bonded by darkness” to seek the light as the evil fear the light in a person as it shows the God’s glory through the Holy Spirit.

Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo delivering message at the “Transformation Crusade” in Kohima. (NP)

One march 16, North Neikha will be the speaker.

East India Christian Revival The service will begin at Church Rev. Neivotso 4.30 p.m.

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Shillong, Mar 15 (NPN): Cash-strapped Meghalaya government on Wednesday levied fresh tax on liquor, tobacco, hotels and restaurants besides Passengers and Goods Tax for internal resource mobilisation.

Presenting a fiscal deficit budget of Rs. 1,236 crore for 2017-18, chief minister Mukul Sangma said that the State’s own resource has been adversely affected following the Supreme Court committee on road safety imposed the ban on sale of liquor near the national and state highways, educational and religious institutions.

With the continuing impact of the National Green Tribunal ban on coal mining, he told the assembly that the revenue base of the state has been reduced considerably. In order to meet the state’s shrinking resource, Sangma, who holds the Finance portfolio, levied fresh excise duty in various the segments of beer, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IFML)/ Extra Neutral Alcohol and different categories of IFML.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma presenting the Budget for the year 2017-18 during the Budget Session on Wednesday.

He proposed to revise the license fee for various categories of bonded warehouses, for “OFF” the retail licenses and various types of bar licenses besides to revise upward the Value Added Tax on liquor.

While proposing to reduce the export fee for IFML products to give a boost to export of IFML, the ruling Congress-led government would revise the fee for compounding and blending, reduction and bottling, distillery and brewery.

Sangma proposed to hike the closing fees for hotels, restaurants and bars and rationalize the tax struc-

Diphu Mar 15 (NPN): Karbi Anglong based women organisations namely Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong (KNCA), KSKA and Women Council have alleged that a minor girl was raped and molested by the Jawans of 16 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) personnel posted in Jengkha in West Karbi Anglong district of Assam.

According to the women organizations the incident took place on March 13. The victim, they said, was 14-year-old minor.

While registering their protest, the organisations demanded immediate arrest of the accused 16 IRBN personnel on molestation and rape charges. It may be mentioned here that similar incident shocked the district in recent past when army Jawans allegedly rape two women and a school student under the Dokmoka police station resulting in mass protest and shutdown throughout the district. The women organizations have not informed whether legal step has been initiated.

Agartala IIG not being used in full potential

Agartala, March 14 (PTI): The International Internet Gateway (IIG) in Agartala through Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh was not being used in the best possible way due to technical problems, Tripura Assembly was informed today.

“The Agartala IIG has a capacity of using 10 GB bandwith through Cox’s Bazar, but it is now using only 6.1 GB. The reason is Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) was not installed here by the central government,” Information and Technology Minister Tapan Chakraborty said.

Mobile phone customers of the north eastern states could enjoy full service of the IIG had the machine been installed here, he said.

Despite the state government’s request, the Centre did not install the device which would cost Rs 300 crore. Chakraborty said, international Internet traffic is sent through Agartala IIG, but the domestic traffic, which constitutes 60% of the total Internet traffic is sent through the old route of Guwahati–Kolkata.

Imphal, Mar 15 (PTI): A national-level football player-turned politician, Nongthombam Biren Singh has scored a winning goal to occupy the chief minister’s chair a year after revolting against the Ibobi Singh-led Congress government.

A four-time MLA from Heingang Assembly constituency, 56-year-old Biren Singh joined the BJP last year.

Formerly a minister in the Ibobi Singh-led government, Biren had resigned from the Manipur Assembly and Pradesh Congress Committee last year after revolting against Ibobi Singh.

He then joined the BJP and contested on its ticket from the Heingang Assembly cosntituency. He was made the spokesperson and co-convener of the Election Management Committee of state BJP. Singh was elected to the state Legislative Assembly for the first time in 2002 from Heingang constituency

Karbi body objects Bhojpuri’s demand

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year, Sangma accorded highest importance to community and rural development allocating Rs. 1731.57 crore and earmarked a plan outlay of Rs. 909.94 crore for the education department. An amount of Rs. 712.80 crore was allocated for infrastructure like roads and bridges, Rs.420.93 crore for health and family welfare, and Rs.285.94 crore for agriculture and horticulture.

Pledging a development outlay of Rs 9.80 crore for Information and Public Relations, Sangma proposed to constitute a Meghalaya Media Society to look into the welfare of the journalists besides proposing a new scheme to provide accommodation facility for the senior accredited journalists of the State. Sangma said the overall security situation in the state has also improved considerably.

“Many smaller outfits have been neutralised. A large number of cadres have surrendered. The incidents of violence, abduction and extortion have come down,” he said. Sangma said measures were being put in place to deal with crime against women and children.

Diphu Mar 15 (NPN): The Hills Progressive Youth Association (HPYA), a social organisation of Karbi Anglong, has vehemently objected to the decision of the Bhojpuri community of Karbi Anglong to file their own candidate in the upcoming Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) election. HPYA through a memorandum requested Assam chief minister Sarbanada Sonowal not to entertain the community in Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.

The association pointed out that KAAC was governed by the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India and conformity to rule by the

as a Democratic Revolutionary People’s Party candidate.

He later joined the Congress in 2003 and was appointed Minister of State for Vigilance in the Ibobi Singh ministry.

He was re-elected from the same constituency in 2007 and was appointed as Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control, Youth Affairs and Sports.

Aizawl, Mar 15 (PTI): The Presbyterian Church of India’s Mizoram Synod today observed the advent of Reverend William Williams, the first Christian missionary to set foot on Mizoram soil in 1891, then known as Lushai country.

All the offices of the Mizoram Synod remained close for the day. A special prayer and worship service

GUWAHATI, MAR 15 (PTI): Central oil PSU Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has completed its first Model Village project at Gandhigaon in Assam’s Golaghat district.

To usher in direct grassroot intervention through CSR activities, the integrated development plan for village Gandhigaon near Khumtai was conceived, NRL Senior General Manager (HR) A K Bhattacharya said. To turn

the backward village into a smart model one, he sadi work was done in three verticals -- sanitation, drinking water and solar energy for home and street lighting.

Construction of a community house with various recreational facilities was also done. For drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was was completed and commissioned in only eight weeks, NRL DGM (CSR) Pankaj Kumar Barua

PRESS NOTE

The Annual Sports Meet of Government High School, Sarbura, Dimapur commenced on Wednesday on the 15th of March' 2017 at the School Ground.

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

(ORDER -V, RULE -1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI G. H. RAMLIAH, PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Suit No. : Civil Suit No. 2/2016 Plaintiff : Er. Albert Ovung Defendants : Shri. Chinny Rengma & Another.

To, Shri. Chinny Rengma, H/No. 208, Razaphe Industrial Estate, Dimapur - 797112, Nagaland.

Whereas Er. Albert Ovung has instituted a suit against you for declaration of right, title & interest over the suit land.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 21/03/2017 at 10:00 am without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this 06th day of March 2017.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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No.3NAP(RO-27)2016-17/2084

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Dated Tuensang the 15 March 2017. th

No 35682 C/N (Opl) Baung Phom S/O Shri Manlum Phom Signal Platoon 3rd NAP Battalion Tuensang, Nagaland

Sub : - FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No.35682 CN(Opl) Baung Phom, S/O Shri Manlum Phom of Tamlu village PO/PS-Tuli DistrictLongleng was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 26.01.17.

And whereas Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO-27) 2016-17/1945 dated 13.02.17 and No.3NAP (RO-27)2016-17/1985 dated 03.03.17 to report back for duty immediately but have failed to report back till date.

Now you are therefore once again directed to report back within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which you will be declared ‘deserter’ and will be dismissed from service from the date of your absence without further notice.

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Mizoram observes advent of Reverend William Williams

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nine particular hills tribes for the overall development of this particular place.

The HPYA also mentioned that the unproductive effort made by the Bhojpuri community with vested interest would stimulate predicament in the Sixth Schedule area.

“The act of the Bhojpuri community and the delayed interference of the state government in such susceptible issue will flicker up the demand for the implementation of Article 244(A) since the action of Bhojpuri community have definitely generated a sense of uncertainty and abhorrence between the hills and plains people and may flash communal clash in the district,” it cautioned.

would be held tonight in all the local churches.

Williams learned about the existence of Mizo tribe from a Mizo chief imprisoned in Syhlet and landed at Kutbulkai near Mualvum village in Mizoram-Assam border’s Kolasib district.

He started sailing on the river Tlawng from Silchar in Assam on March 15, 1891 and reached Aizawl

(then Aijal) on March 20.

Reverend William Williams preached the Gospel of Christ to the primitive Mizos and distributed Gospel tracts in some villages.

He wrote a letter to England with a proposal that he should again go to the Lushai country as a missionary to preach the word of God which was approved. But his sudden

demise on April 21, 1892 in the Khasi country (now Meghalaya) prompted the Arthington Mission to send Reverend J H Lorraine and Reverend F W Savidge and they arrived in Mizoram on January 11, 1894.

Januar y 11 is still observed as Missionary Day both by the Presbyterian Church and the Baptist Church of Mizoram.

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ture on cigarettes and bidis.

A tax rate across all slabs under the Meghalaya Passengers and Goods Tax Act will also be increase.

Sangma, who presented the budget 2017-18 by merging the plan and non plan outlays, said the state’s total estimated receipts stand at Rs 11, 302 crore and total expenditure was projected at Rs. 12, 538 crore, thus leaving a deficit of Rs.1.236 crore, which is around 3.8 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

In the last budget of the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government as the state goes to polls next

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SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE

(ORDER -V, RULE -1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SHRI G. H. RAMLIAH, PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Suit No. : Civil Suit No. 2/2016 Plaintiff : Er Albert Ovung Defendants : Shri. Chinny Rengma & Another.

To, Shri. Nribemo Humtsoe, C/o Yambos Murry, Public Ground Colony, Golaghat Road, Dimapur-797112 Nagaland Whereas Er. Albert Ovung has instituted a suit against you for declaration of right, title & interest etc. over the suit land.

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 21/03/2017 at 10:00 am without fail.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Court this 06th day of March 2017.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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TUENSANG :: NAGALAND

No.3NAP(RO-27)2016-17/2079

To,

Dated Tuensang the 14th March 2017.

No 34518 C/N (Sig) Jonathan S/O Shri Bendangwati Signal Platoon 3rd NAP Battalion Tuensang, Nagaland

Sub : - FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No.34518 CN(Sig) Jonathan, S/O Shri Bendangwati of Chakpa village PO/PS- Mokokchung District- Mokokchung was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 26.01.17.

And whereas Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO-27) 2016-17/1944 dated 13.02.17 and No.3NAP (RO-27)2016-17/1986 dated 03.03.17 to report back for duty immediately but have failed to report back till date.

Now you are therefore once again directed to report back within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which you will be declared ‘deserter’ and will be dismissed from service from the date of your absence without further notice.

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said. Managed by the Village Development Committee, the villagers have to pay a token monthly fee to the VDC

for its maintenance and self sustainability. Barua said 77 toilets were completed and handed over to the benefi-

ciaries within five months, thereby solving problems of the women and reducing sanitation-related illness.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND STATE HEALTH SOCIETY; NATIONAL HEALTH MISSION HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPT. Nagaland: Kohima

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ADVERTISEMENT Applications are hereby invited to fill up the following posts under National Urban Health Mission (NHM), Nagaland; Sl. Place of No. of Monthly Qualification No Name of the Post posting posts remuneration Duty Medical MBBS from recognized institutions/ Tuensang 1 General 1 Rs. 40,000/Officer (GDMO) university under MCI Act 1 Rs. 12,000/ANM from recognized institutions Dimapur 2 ANM under INC Act Kohima 1 Dimapur 1 Rs. 12,000/B. Pharm. from recognized 3 Pharmacist Mokokchung 1 Rs. 15,000/institutions Tuensang 1 Rs. 15,000/4 Lab. Tech.

DMLT from recognized institutions Tuensang 1 Rs. 15,000/GNM from recognized institutions Dimapur 5 ASHA Help Desk 1 Rs. 10,000/under INC Act Interested applicants may submit all relevant documents along with phone no. on or before 23rd March 2017, addressed to the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Nagaland, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Ruziezou, Kohima 797001.

Date of interview shall be intimidated to the shortlisted candidates through telephone.

All incumbents are to bring original documents on the day of interview. No separate calling letter shall be issued for the above mentioned interview. For any queries, applicant may contact 9856353245 on working days between 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

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FELICITATION The Pfüchama Gazetted Officer’s Krotho (PGOK) congratulates all the newly appointees/ promoted to the post of gazetted/higher grade officers in the recent past bringing laurels to the Union of PGOK and the Village at large. The Union also congratulates Mr. Daso Paphino on being promoted to the post of Director, Directorate of Treasuries & Accounts, Kohima, Nagaland.

The Pfüchama Gazette Officer’s Krotho (PGOK) wishes all of them a greater achievement in their future endeavours.

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Issue of hate attacks taken up with US govt, says Sushma

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Making an impactful comeback on her first day in Parliament since undergoing kidney transplant in December, minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday dismissed Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s charge that the government was silent on hate attacks against Indians in the US and said the issue had been taken up with the US government at “very high levels”.

“That we have been silent on the attacks is far from reality. That is not how this government works. In fact, even if one Indian living abroad is aggrieved, we try and solve his problem within 24 hours. The government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the Indian diaspora,” said Swaraj, showing flashes of the oratorial skills that she is well known for.

Making a detailed statement in the Lok Sabha on recent ‘hate’ attacks against Indians in the US -- which killed engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla in Kansas and Harnish Patel in South Carolina, apart from injuring Deep Rai in Kent, Washington and Ashok Madasani (in the Kansas incident) -- Swaraj cited the separate statements by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan, Kansas Gover nor Sam Brownback and Secretary

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Sushma Swaraj of Homeland Security John Kelly, condemning the incidents as well as their ongoing investigation by agencies including FBI to highlight the “prompt and clear response of the US political leadership and the law enforcement authorities”. “..the widespread messages of sympathy and support from all quarters in the US give us confidence that these incidents are acts of individuals and do not represent the overwhelming sentiments of the American people towards India,” she said.

Congratulating Swaraj, who was received at the Parliament entrance by 5-6 party MPs including Yogi Adityanath and Uma Bharati, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she was happy to hear her “powerful voice” once again in the Lok Sabha. This drew applause from both the treasury and opposition benches, with many MPs cutting across party lines walking up to Swaraj’s desk to greet her

post-sabbatical and inquire about her health.

Dressed in a crisp green silk saree and with Uma Bharati by her side, Swaraj was standing through the 15minute speech. She seamlessly switched between reading from the prepared text of the statement and making extempore observations, stopping only to take sips of water.

Stating that safety and security of Indian diaspora abroad was a top priority of the Modi regime, Swaraj said both the Prime Minister and she had closely followed incidents in the US and supervised the government’s response, which included dialogue with US government and reaching out to families of the victims.

“The Prime Minister was busy with election campaigning when these incidents occurred but made it a point to ask MEA every single day what it was doing. I personally oversaw the response of MEA while still recuperating from my medical condition. Even the families of the victims have acknowledged and thanked us for reaching out to them and giving them all possible help and support,” Swaraj said adding that she had personally spoken to the families of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Deep Rai. Giving away how she was clued in to happenings related to her ministry in Parliament, Swaraj said

she had watched the entire debate on racial attacks against Indians in the US on TV. Responding to MPs Bhartruhari Mahtab and Mohammad Salim’s raising US ‘travel advisory’ to its nationals visiting India, the minister informed the House that there is no travel advisory by US currently in force for India.

Govt to ensure safety of diasporas

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday India has raised the recent incidents of violence with India citizens in US at the highest level and assured that the government will ensure safety of diaspora.

T h e m i n i s t e r wa s making a statement in Lok Sabha, where she made an appearance for the first time after kidney transplant surgery.

The minister assured the house that the government was giving highest priority to the safety of Indian diaspora.

“I want to reassure that safety of our diaspora is our foremost priority. We are constantly talking to the US officials. Embassies are constantly in touch with the diaspora,” Sushma Swaraj said.

The minister’s response came a week after Lok Sabha members raised concern over hate crimes against Indians in US.

JNU student: Order reserved on lie detector test

PM Modi given grand welcome in Lok Sabha following poll wins

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): A Delhi court hearing the case of missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed on Wednesday reserved order for March 20 after it was told that a lie-detector test is illegal unless undergone voluntarily.

The court was hearing a Delhi Police plea for recording of consent or refusal of nine students to undergo polygraphy.

Vishwa Bhushan Arya, counsel for nine Jawaharlal Nehru University students who the police wanted to face polygraphy, said there was no law where a court could order the test.

He told Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass that as per the National Human Rights Commission, the lie detector test is not authorised by law and must be regarded as illegal unless it is voluntarily accepted.

On December 22, the Delhi High Court directed police to conduct the lie detector tests on these JNU students regarding the student who went missing in October last year.

The Crime Branch told the court that the nine students had failed to join the investigation.

Ahmed (27) an M.Sc. First Year student, went missing allegedly after a row with members of the RSS student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). The ABVP has denied involvement in his disappearance.

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday given a grand welcome by members in the Lok Sabha as he entered the House for the first time after the assembly elections.

Soon after the Lok Sabha assembled for the day, the Prime Minister entered the House, as all members in the treasury bench stood up and greeted him by thumping of desks, forcing TDP member Kesineni Nani to stop from asking a question related to Bharat Net Project.

The thumping the desks continued for some-

Narendra Modi time even after Modi took his seat. The House also reverberated with slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ raised by some BJP members.

Apart from BJP MPs, even Biju Janata Dal mem-

Jaitley should get his facts right: Cong New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): A day after Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley justified, in a blogpost, the BJP’s move to stake claim to form the government in Goa, the Congress on Wednesday said the minister should get his facts right.

“I would like to ask Jaitley as to why people were shouting slogans at Parrikar’s oath taking that he is not their Chief Minister? Why oath-taking was under tight police security? It is clear signal they are afraid of the fact that the mandate of the people is not with them,” Congress MP from Silchar Sushmita Dey said. She said that the story being spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that it staked claim to form the government after the Congress did not do so was incorrect.

“I would like to put it on record that our party tried to meet Governor Mridula Sinha on March 12, but she did not meet.

Instead, she invited Manohar Parrikar to form the government,” Dey said. She dismissed the three precedents cited by Jaitley

where Governors had not invited the single largest party to form the government. In a blogpost on Tuesday, Jaitley wrote: “There was a hung assembly (in Goa). Obviously, post-poll alliances will be formed in a hung assembly. The BJP managed to form an alliance, presenting 21 out of 40 MLAs to the Governor.” “It was only natural for the Governor to invite the BJP to form the government,” he said, adding that such a development was not unprecedented. “When the BJP won 30 of 81 seats in Jharkhand in 2005, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren, who had the support of 17 MLAs and a few others, was invited to form the government. Similarly, while the National Conference had 28 MLAs in 2002, the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir invited the PDP-Congress alliance of 15+21 MLAs. “Closer still, in 2013, the BJP won 31 seats in Delhi but had to give way to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had 28 MLAs and the support of Congress legislators,” he wrote.

Claiming the note ban betrayed lack of preparedness as the banking system was not geared up to handle it, Siddaramaiah said the goals posts were changed midway and the rules were repeatedly modified.

“While the need for demonetisation is debatable, I think that the Union government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could have foreseen the exigencies and put in robust systems in place to insulate the common man from the severe hardships,” Siddaramaiah said.

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Vol. XXVII NO. 99 Dimapur, thursday, March 16, 2017

Winning is everything

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y “stealing” a march over the Congress in Goa and Manipur to stake claim to form the governments, the BJP may have, perhaps exhibited an undue hurry to grab power and also fulfil its avowed agenda of ‘Mukth Congress’ Bharat or Congress-less India. In both Goa and Manipur, the Congress was way ahead of the BJP in terms of numbers- 28 to the BJP’s 21 in Manipur and 17 to the BJP’s 13 in Goa. In Goa, the BJP pulled off a coup by enlisting the support of the Goa Forward Party (GFP), Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and two Independents, to reach the magic figure of 21 in the 40-member house. All this happened while the Congress central Observers etc were grappling with whom to project as the leader of the pack. The style of functioning of the Congress created a self-imposed blockade and for which it has paid dearly in losing a chance to return to power in Goa. When the tussle over the BJP moving to form the government in Goa grew, the Congress approached the Supreme Court for help but it was dealt a blow when the court refused to stay the oath taking ceremony of Manohar Parrikar. In addition the apex court ordered a floor test in the Goa Assembly within 48 hours instead of 15 days as directed by the governor. In Manipur, the BJP, though needing 11 MLAs as against three for the Congress, managed to obtain a simple majority of 32 by getting the lone Trinamool Congress and one independent legislator in addition four each from NPF and NPP( allies under NEDA) and the LJP member. Later a Congress defector also joined the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). In the immediate period after results were declared, the Congress failed to get its act together and allowed the BJP a free run.

The Congress instead complained by stating that it should have been invited to form the government, in keeping with constitutional convention where the largest single party is given the first opportunity and then prove its majority in the house.

The convention of giving the single largest party the first opportunity to form the government cannot override the prerogative of the governor to be satisfied that it is backed by supporting numbers.

While responding to the Congress demand that it should have been given the first opportunity to form the government in Goa, the Supreme Court responded by saying that it should have first knocked at the Governor’s door with proof of majority support. That may be like saying that any party is justified if it can grab MLAs to stake claim in forming the government. Such method will only open the door for purchase or abduction of MLAs and which would be detrimental to democracy.

The convention of inviting the largest single party may not hold water if other parties together have more numbers. The balance on this issue is for all MLAs to submit an affidavit expressing their choice for support which should be done in front of the governor ; who then declares which party or combination has the numbers. This is only in the event of elections throwing up a hung assembly.

The BJP has now perched itself into an all-India party and it would remain to be seen if absolute dominance is healthy or not for democracy.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Dismay As they followed they were afraid. —Mark 10:32 At the beginning of our life with Jesus Christ, we were sure we knew all there was to know about following Him. It was a delight to forsake everything else and to throw ourselves before Him in a fearless statement of love. But now we are not quite so sure. Jesus is far ahead of us and is beginning to seem different and unfamiliar— “Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed” (Mark 10:32).

There is an aspect of Jesus that chills even a disciple’s heart to its depth and makes his entire spiritual life gasp for air. This unusual Person with His face set “like a flint” (Isaiah 50:7) is walking with great determination ahead of me, and He strikes terror right through me. He no longer seems to be my Counselor and Friend and has a point of view about which I know nothing. All I can do is stand and stare at Him in amazement. At first I was confident that I understood Him, but now I am not so sure. I begin to realize that there is a distance between Jesus and me and I can no longer be intimate with Him. I have no idea where He is going, and the goal has become strangely distant.

Jesus Christ had to understand fully every sin and sorrow that human beings could experience, and that is what makes Him seem unfamiliar. When we see this aspect of Him, we realize we really don’t know Him. We don’t recognize even one characteristic of His life, and we don’t know how to begin to follow Him. He is far ahead of us, a Leader who seems totally unfamiliar, and we have no friendship with Him. The discipline of dismay is an essential lesson which a disciple must learn. The danger is that we tend to look back on our times of obedience and on our past sacrifices to God in an effort to keep our enthusiasm for Him strong (see Isaiah 50:10-11). But when the darkness of dismay comes, endure until it is over, because out of it will come the ability to follow Jesus truly, which brings inexpressibly wonderful joy.

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Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them. ~ Bruce Lee

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e l h i U n i ve r s i t y teacher G.N. Saibaba has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his links with Maoists.

With due respects to the court, I beg to differ with the punishment. Maoists are ultra-left and most people in India do not like their philosophy. Some who follow them can be criticized, but cannot be imprisoned for their views and that too for life.

It appears that the courts are also getting influenced by the party in power. The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) believes in Hindu rashtra. Conceded that it is not doing anything in the form of a bill or any order to impose Hindutva, but the very fact that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports the cause does carry weight. The Maoists should be fought on the ideological ground. The BJP should present its case that the Hindu philosophy would bring more prosperity than that of the leftists’ which promises an egalitarian society. In fact, the left itself has to sell what it believes

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Is judiciary in peril?

in and how the people, by adhering to their thesis, would benefit.

India is not alone in facing the challenge. All over the world, especially after the election of Donald Trump in America, people feel insecure in pursuing their right to espouse views. As his rival Hillary Clinton said, they would adhere to what the constitution of America says on individual rights. The US President should know that the popular movement against the Soviet system which brooked no other voice was brought down by the people themselves. Even Soviet leader Stalin had to go because the people’s voice became louder and louder. Although he had suppressed every dissent, not just that of a particular community but also of others, the popular sentiment was that expression of views should be free and without fear.

Germany also proved this point. It had the best of constitution which guaranteed free speech in every way, but a person like Adolf Hitler used the same consti-

tution to found the worst of The idea of India counts so rules. It took a full-fledged much with the people that war to oust him and his there is no room for any philosophy. other thought to germinate.

Even now Germany It is probably this Indiantakes different stringent steps ness which binds people to see that the ghost of Na- from Kashmir to Kanyazism does not surface. Na- kumari. The Maoists canzis’ swastika has been found not penetrate.Democracy scribbled is more than a Kuldip Nayar on the faith with the wa l l s o f people. It was Berlin. It seems that some seen how the popular leader, Germans are still dream- Mrs Indira Gandhi, was ing about ruling the entire swept off her feet soon after Europe. Economically, the lifting of the emergency in country does dominate but 1977. She too was defeated politically it has not yet at the polls. The voters did learnt to take its turn. not like the authoritarian It is surprising that rule and revolted against Maoism has very little fol- it when they got the oplowing although it is the portunity. same kind of philosophy The ruling BJP, which which does not entertain was then Jan Sangh, also sufanother point of view. Na- fered and its followers were tionalism in Germany is so put behind bars. Even then deep that it does not allow Delhi Mayor Hansraj Gupta any other thinking which was not spared. Members may be embracing other of the Jan Sangh and the parts of Europe. The coun- Gandhites shared the same try has allowed some im- cell. The Janata Party was migrants who have become born in the jail itself. The a great burden on Greece. credit, however, goes to Berlin is now vigilant. It is Raj Narain, a socialist, who not now possible to migrate challenged Mrs Gandhi to Germany even on hu- for her poll malpractices. man grounds. New Delhi The Allahabad High Court is unnecessarily worried. debarred her from occupy-

Post-mortem

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A poll verdict in UP and majoritarian communal consolidation

mit Shah’s led BJP captured the most prized possession of Indian electoral politics as the party roomed home with a sweeping majority in Uttar Pradesh assembly election. The present Indian ruling party had overcome the formidable force of two regional heavyweight of the state i.e. the BSP and SP which had reduce them to a mere third party player in the state for the last 15 years.

The win in the state of Uttarakhand also served as a bonus for the ruling party in their best ever election result since 2014 and had well compensated their lost in Punjab. The states election result had silenced the critics of Modi’s led BJP government who were expecting a doom for the party in this first electoral test of the postdemonetization India. It had also stunned the detractors within the party who are least optimistic about the ability of the combined Modi-Shah’s leadership to deliver a crucial state like UP for the party.

Aside the results of other states election, this unprecedented electoral victory of BJP in UP has set the stage for redefining Indian electoral politics for atleast the next decade or more.

It is the BJP which is now emerge as the only major political party in India and this new reality would occupied a main domain in Indian political discourse. The Modi-Shah partnership in the party would also dominate and define BJP national politics and eventually the future of the whole of India. Narendra Modi and his man friday Amit Shah has successfully defuse the voice of dissent within the party against their leadership. All these present drama emanating from India’s political theatre, in the process is making Amit Shah the India’s most powerful politician of our time and Narendra Modi the strongest prime minister ever produced in the country after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

Amidst the changing equation in Indian political landscape where BJP not only rule the country but now control several keys states, marked by the rapid decline of India’s oldest political party – the congress, this strange phenomenon would serve as a testing ground of the secular credentials of India. As the political map of India

now turns saffron, it would further motivates the RSS to advance Sarvarkar’s dream of establishment of Hindu Rashtra. The success of majoritarian politics that favours RSS back BJP indicates that the grand project of RSS is gaining remarkable ground.

The key to understanding the basis for the huge success of BJP’s majoritarian politics lies in Amit Shah’s “winnability formula” in ticket distribution. The formula worked perfectly giving BJP an unprecedented success in 2014 general election. And the party achieved yet another success in this state election with the same formula.

Citing winnability as the sole criteria, BJP had offer ticket only to Hindus in the entire 403 assembly constituencies.

This formula creates an impression that only the Hindu politicians can win an election and rule the state and the country, and therefore only the Hindus can contest from BJP party.

The calculation of this master political strategist Amit Shah reveals how insignificant the minorities are in Indian politics in the world-view of BJP and its parent saffron organisation. And if the minorities are politically insignificant, in India’s political system where only number matters, then the status of the minorities as an equal citizen of the country can be challenge and curtailed by the majority community any time. This is the existential threat pose before the Indian minorities by Amit Shah’s formula.

Amit Shah’s “winnability formula” was craftily designed to achieve two main political objectives i.e. to polarize the votes on communal lines and consolidate the support of the majority Hindus and convert it into votes in their favour. Surprisingly enough this formula bear electoral dividend as BJP achieved decisive victory in UP where many political pundits before election dismiss it as something impossible.

Amit Shah’s model would now become a new political success model in any future election for the ruling party, and this will isolate the interest of the minorities. This is the clandestine device of the BJP to change the direction of the party from the propaganda of being a pan-India political party to a kind solely intended to serve the interest of the majority Hindus in line with RSS’s “Hindu first” policy.

Over the recent years, the Sangh organization has achieved much success in its interference in Indian politics. Their major success comes in 2014 when one of its full time volunteer (Pracharak) becomes the new prime minister of India. As a volunteer the prime minister is still under the control of his supremo from Nagpur.

This bizarre political situation in India, where an RSS volunteer is now in control of the government, is seen by the Sangh force as a historic opportunity to expedite its quest of establishing hegemony over the whole of India and making India a Hindu nation, the cause to which they hold so dear.

The declaration of Yogi Adityanath, BJP MP from Gorakhpur UP and a Hindu priest, during one his campaign trail; “A BJP government will pave the way for the Ram temple construction,” defined the whole aspects of BJP’s political agenda in this particular state election, and how its success would have an adverse implication on the social polity of India. Politics of cow, Ram temple and yoga were enough for the saffron party to arouse the sentiment of the Hindu populace and regain control of the state. It’s time the conscience of the Indian public need to be awaken and question as to how in a secular country like India can a national political party campaign for a construction of temple.

If the present electoral trend is of any indication, then the ruling party at the centre is well placed on its way to retaining power in 2019. And that political scenario would be a biggest motivation for the ruling dispensation to initiate any law which would enforce majoritarian culture upon the minority communities of India, which include the worst fear of all i.e. the uniform civil code, which will streamlined all the social, cultural and religious life of the people of India to one common civil law. If this would have to happen, it would be done not only with the blessing but under the direct command of the Sangh organization.

This is India’s moment of anxiety as gloom descends all over the country with the fate of the India and its future hangs firmly in the saffron scale.

Nsungbemo Ezung, Research Scholar, NEHU, Shillong, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

ing from any elected post for six years. She, however, imposed the emergency but that is a different story.

The DU teacher and four others who were sentenced for life did not commit any heinous crime to deserve the punishment for having mere links with the Maoists. Even otherwise, I believe that the Maoists should have a say and express their viewpoint as citizens of this country. It should be left to them to choose or reject their philosophy but the criterion should be that they would not incite violence.

The experience has been that once you make leeway in one case the demand would be that the same attitude should be exhibited in other cases. The precedent will be quoted and the court would have to decide whether the case was similar or any different.

Fortunately, the victims would most likely appeal in higher courts and it all will depend on what the verdict of the higher judiciary is going to be.

Ultimately, it would come to what Maoism

NPSC prelims result raises serious questions

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he recently declared NPSC prelims result raises some serious questions pertaining to the fulfillment of reservation policies as laid down in the commission’s notification and the compliance by the commission to it. A thorough analysis of the result, factoring in the number of candidates securing the general cut off mark of 125 and above as well as the number of candidates selected via prescribed reservation quota, hints at potential negligence of the reservation policies by the commission.

Firstly, the commission has to set a selection standard irrespective of the reservation quota as the qualified candidates will be the policy makers who will determine the future of our state. In the recently declared prelims result, it is quiet astonishing as to how a general candidate’s cut off mark is 125 and a B.T candidate’s cut off mark is as low as 87. The disparity of 38 marks between the two shows disregard to the concept of merit which eventually leads to the selection of candidates who may not be competent enough. This system thus favors B.T candidates over general candidates.

Secondly, according to the commission’s notification clause 2: “80% of the vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to (i) any Naga Tribe (ii) Kuki (iii) Garo (iv) Mikir (v) Kachari, provided, such persons are Indigenous Inhabitant of the State of Nagaland. 25% of the vacancies are reserved for the candidates belonging (a) Konyak (b) Phom (c) Sangtam (d) Yimchunger (e) Chang and (f) Khiamniungan. Further, 12% of the vacancies are reserved

People are watching the Ephemera

Things are happening, people are watching.

Changes are taking place, people are watching.

Leaders are talking, people are watching.

In the vast stretch and expanse of the desert - the chaos concerning the state and national affairs of our Naga people, few oases exist here and there to refresh and provide hope by contributions.

In the rush and mess of our own kingdom-building, few KINGDOM persons exist to make a difference. In the midst of shallow and noisy waters, ephemeral illusions and corrosive effects of power and office, all KINGDOM people

are challenged to wake up and maximise their impacts. All is not well, but all is not lost.

Many things have gone wrong, but not everything.

This is not the time for making inventory of past faults and flaws, but the time to build on what little good things still remain intact. We have a future, it must be bright. Never get lost in the ephemera!

The people are hungry and thirsty for peace. May the present ephemera bring us a transitional or interim political settlement which is reasonable for the time-being and which is workable for all times to come.

With a strong Central government at Delhi and with its agen-

cies now in all the four states (this side of the border), can we expect something good out of the present peace process? For this to materialise, our Naga negotiating team should be a good one with senior representatives drawn from all groups or factions, and not ex parte.

Internal bickering should be done away with by all underground leaders as well as all the overground representatives of the public in all the four states.

Strike a deal soon, to enable the people in general to lead normal peaceful lives with goodwill towards one another (including our neighbours). God willing, better times may be spared for future generations.

means. In a country where the constitution guarantees free speech and expression, the views of a particular philosophy cannot be banned.

But there should no exhortation to violence. The manner in which the killings have taken place in Bastar indicates that the Maoists have no respect for life and would use any method to ensure that their idea is not opposed.

The court should not be influenced by what the Maoists preach or not because I find that verdicts are becoming dependent on the philosophy that the ruling party espouses. It is healthy to see that appointment of judges is now by the collegium of senior Supreme Court judges. Yet my experience says that the chief justice come to be influenced by those in power.

This was not the case till recently. The judges were appointed by the government and they delivered some of the best of verdicts. It is no use recalling time but taking necessary steps to create the same atmosphere of independence returns to the court.

What we all need now for all corners of our land is a respite, a breathing space to continue to live on in order to survive, grow and thrive as a people and as a nation. Ordinary people are all fed up of wars, conflicts, divisions and internal strife. People deserve better times now.

We are all heirs of a legacy.

We all sail on together or sink together. Let us build block by block and step by step. They say Rome was not built in a day, so also our dream of a Nagaland for all Nagas. Live and let live, and meanwhile, enjoy the ephemera.

Dr. Dietho-o, ‘South Corner’, AG Road, Kohima.

for the candidates belonging to (a) Chakhesang (4%) (b) Pochury (2%) (c) Zeliang (4%) and (d) Sumis of Kiphire District (2%) issued vide Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department Notification NO.RCBT 5/87(PtII) dated 14th April, 2011 and 15th June, 2011. The above reservation is out of 80% for Indigenous Inhabitant candidates.”

The last clause clearly states that reservation for the B.T candidates is 37% of 80% and not out of 100%.

So, accordingly in the recently declared result, 153 B.T candidates should have qualified under the B.T quota system as per the following calculations: Total no of qualified candidates in NPSC prelims 2016: 517 As per clause 2, 80% of the vacancies reserved : i.e 80% of 517 = 413(approx) Since B.T reservation is out of 80% for Indigenous Inhabitant candidates as stated in the clause.

Number of B.T candidates that should have qualified under quota system is 37% of 413 = 153 (approx) However the commission has ignored its own notification and selected 205 B.T candidates under quota which is more than the prescribed quota. It is utterly disappointing of the commission to have ignored the laid down rules and regulations blatantly.

Unless the commission rectifies the declared result or issue a clarification with respect to this potential anomaly we have no other option but to approach the court “ALL OVER AGAIN” in order to seek justice.

Aggrieved candidates.

Amugha and Ato Sumi, Dimapur, (NPSC prelims 2016)

Reader’s Post

Want of maintenance

Sir,

So many road accidents take place on a daily basis. The reason could be due to drunken driving or disobeying traffic rules and regulations. However, accidents that take place right in the middle of town are mostly due to bad road conditions. A driver of a car may be very cautiously driving but in the process of manoeuvring through the potholes, another vehicle may collide with the car because it is also trying its best to avoid the pot-holes.

How long can the public keep on filling up potholes when the entire Nagaland roads are crying for want of maintenance.

Depak Das, Signal Basti 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.

national Bengal cops warn people damaging public property

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Cong disrupts RS proceedings over gov’s role in Goa, Manipur

NEW DELHI, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Opposition Congress on Wednesday forced three adjournments in the Rajya Sabha protesting the “stealing of mandate” in Manipur and Goa where it was not invited to form government despite being the single largest party.

The House witnessed adjournment of proceedings thrice, twice during the Zero Hour and once during the Question Hour.

Congress cited rulings by the constitution benches of the Supreme Court to state that the governor was bound to invite the party with the largest number of MLAs to form the government and prove its majority on the floor of the House. It alleged that the governors in the two states, which in the recently concluded assembly elections threw up a hung assembly with Congress being the single largest party,

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were “acting at the behest” of the Centre. Congress members stormed into the Well of the House shouting slogans, forcing Deputy Chairman P J Kurien to adjourn proceedings for 10 minutes. Raising the issue through a Zero Hour mention after his notice under rule 267 seeking setting aside of the business was converted, Anand Sharma (Congress) said the people’s mandate through the elections in a democracy should

be accepted and respected by all. He congratulated the ruling BJP for scoring a big victory in Uttar Pradesh and went on to say that the Congress got a massive mandate in the sensitive border state of Punjab and emerged as the single largest party with 28 MLAs in the 40 member Manipur assembly.

“The incumbent chief minister (in Manipur) was in a position to form the government” but the governor ignored his claim and called the BJP to form the government, Sharma said. He said the legal position has been established through two judgements of the constitution benches of Supreme Court which have “made it absolutely clear that if there is no clear mandate, the Governor is obliged to invite the leader of the largest party to form government and prove the majority.” In case the largest party is un-

able to prove the majority, the second largest party is invited, he said. “The mandate has been violated,” he said, adding Manipur and Goa have witnessed “stealing of MLAs and stealing of mandate”. The governor “is acting at the behest of the government,” he alleged.

Minister of state for parliamentary affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the reference about governor should be expunged as references on the conduct of a person in high authority cannot be made without a substantive motion.

Kurien moved to the next Zero Hour mention and called D Raja (CPI) but Congress members would not give up easily and trooped into the Well raising slogans against the government and “murder of democracy”. Treasury benches also shouted slogans to counter them.

Kolkata, Mar 15 (IANS): Warning people against causing damage to public property, senior police officers of West Bengal on Wednesday said any instance of spreading misinformation or ransacking would be dealt with sternly and the offenders prosecuted under the new stringent “Prevention of Damage to Public Property Amendment Act, 2017”.

The new law was passed by the Mamata Banerjee government.

“Sometimes when some unsavoury incidents occur, a few groups try to ransack places by taking advantage of the people’s emotions.

We will handle these cases very seriously. Any instance of spreading misinformation or rumour would also be strictly handled by the police,” state police Director General Surajit Kar Purkayastha told reporters.

Agusta Westland: HC to hear CBI plea against bail to Tyagi

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New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday posted for April 12 hearing on a plea of the CBI seeking cancellation of bail to former IAF Chief S.P. Tyagi, his cousin and a lawyer in the AgustaWestland chopper deal case.

Justice I.S. Mehta will hear arguments on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s plea for bail cancellation on April 12.

The CBI had approached the High Court challenging the December 26, 2016 order of a trial court that granted bail to Tyagi. The former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief was

arrested on December 9, 2016.

The CBI has also sought cancellation of bail to Sanjeev Tyagi, cousin of the former IAF chief, and Gautam Khaitan, a Delhibased lawyer. The two were granted bail on January 4 by the trial court.

Tyagi -- the first chief of any wing of the armed forces to be arrested in the country -- and two others were allegedly involved in irregularities in the procurement of 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters from Britain-based AgustaWestland.

He was the IAF chief from 2004 to 2007.

The CBI has alleged that Tyagi and the other accused received kickbacks from AgustaWestland and helped the manufacturer win the $530-million contract. The 12 choppers were for the Communication Squadron of the Indian Air Force for ferrying the President, Prime Minister and other VVIPs.

7 TVF case: Company needs to be hauled up, says activist Ko lkata , M ar 1 5 (IANS): Noted lawyer and human rights activist Vrinda Grover on Wednesday said digital entertainment startup The Viral Fever (TVF), whose CEO Arunabh Kumar has been accused of sexual harassment, should be hauled up in court. Grover said the respective state government and women’s commission need to step in.

“If this person has been found wanting, the law says the state government has to impose a penalty... the state government has to be doing a monitoring. This company needs to be hauled up legally... just like if a company does not follow tax laws.

“Why is it that when women’s dignity is involved and leads to women dropping out, why is the state sitting quiet? Please come down on that company... the women’s commission needs to step in, the state government needs to step in ... it is written in the law. So, we are not asking for anything special,” Grover told IANS.

Karnataka offers sops Himachal assembly debates to students, farmers over land given to Ramdev

Bengaluru, Mar 15 (IANS): Ahead of the state assembly elections in early 2018, the Congress government in Karnataka in its Budget for fiscal 2017-18 on Wednesday doled out goodies, freebies and sops to students, urban and rural poor and farmers.

Presenting a populist and tax-free Budget in the state legislative assembly here, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told the lawmakers that free laptops would be given to 1.5 lakh students joining engineering, medical, polytechnic

and degree colleges across the state in the new academic year. “We propose to open ‘Our (Namma) Canteens’ in 198 civic wards across Bengaluru to serve breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner at Rs 10 each to the common man,” said Siddaramaiah in his twohour-long Budget speech in Kannada.

With the state reeling under drought over the last two years, the government has waived interest amounting to Rs 125 crore on agricultural loans of 74,525 farmers.

S himla , M ar 1 5 (IANS): The Himachal legislative assembly on Wednesday witnessed a heated debate between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP over land allotted to yoga guru Baba Ramdev in Solan district for setting up a branch of Patanjali Yogpeeth.

Responding to queries during the Question Hour, Revenue Minister Kaul Singh Thakur said the Cabinet on February 17 restored

to Patanjali Yogpeeth the land allotted to it, albeit with a rider.

The deed was cancelled on February 19, 2013, after the government came across alleged violations in land allotment norms. The Minister said the Cabinet nod to restore the land lease came on a plea by the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust in January 2017 that it wanted to establish herbal medicinal plants on the said land at Mauza Kalhog in Kandaghat teh-

sil of Solan district. He said the Cabinet decided to reconsider cancellation of the lease as the move had put heavy financial burden on state resources. Kaul Singh accused the state’s previous Bharatiya Janata Party government led by then Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal of executing the land deal overnight.

He said the land lease was executed at a rate of Re 1 per annum for 99 years, which is unjustified.

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the confidence of the officers of the banks which had been adversely affected due to increasing NPAs, the meeting pointed out.

an rupee hit a 16-month peak against the dollar on Wednesday on hopes of increased foreign investments in equities, but the stock market flattened a day after the NSE index hit a record high. Meanwhile, benchmark 10-year bond yields fell 3 basis points to 6.87 percent after data released late on Tuesday showed that February consumer inflation came largely in line with expectations.

Sentiment has been boosted after results over the weekend showed that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scored an overwhelming win in the key state of Uttar Pradesh.

The victory was widely seen as a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda.

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of global financial crisis and consequent slow-down thereafter. “The government is taking sectoral specific measures to deal with the problem of NPAs specifically in the resolution of large debts,” he added.

The Finance Minister said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had formed an Oversight Committee to look into process of the cases referred to it by the banks.

After seeing the response and its performance, Jaitley said that the government was considering multiplication of such committees.

On the issue of setting up a “bad bank”, he said that several possible alternatives were already there and the issue was being debated on public platforms.

At the meeting, some members suggested that the government must go ahead to establish Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency (PARA) and it should only consider those NPAs where sector specific reforms do not work.

The suggestion included that a Special Bank be created where NPAs of all the public sector banks could be transferred. There was also a need to restore

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New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the bad loans of banks remain a challenge, with “very large” corporates at the core of the problem.

“To deal with the NonPerforming Assets (NPAs) or bad loans of the banks is a challenging task even though they have shown declining trend in the last quarter of the current financial year,” Jaitley said at the first meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Finance. The meeting was addressing the issue of NPAs of banks.

Jaitley said that the core problem of NPAs was with “very large corporates”, predominantly in the steel, power, infrastructure and textile sectors.

The Finance Minister added that the steel sector was on its path of recovery, while many decisions have been taken in the infrastructure, power and textile sectors to resolve their problems.

He said that the corporates had expanded their capacity during the boom period (2003-08), but could not cope with the onslaught

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from the amount standing to the credit of the member, to the Government/ housing agency/primary lending agency or banks concerned.”

The minister also told the House that the proposed paragraph to be inserted in EPF scheme has not been notified, therefore, no targets have been fixed (for giving advances under this facility).

The minister told the House that the total number of EPF member accounts as on March, 31, 2016, as per Annual Report for 2015-16, is 17.14 crore.

He further said that on an average, contributions have been received in respect of 3.76 crore members during the year 2015-16.

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(EPF) Scheme, 1952, to add a new paragraph 68 BD,” Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on a query about Housing Scheme for the members of EPFO. The minister told the House that the new proviso provides that “a member of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) being a member of a co-operative society or a housing society having at least 10 members of EPF, can withdraw upto 90 per cent from the fund for purchase of dwelling house/flat or construction of dwelling house/ acquisition of site.” The proposed proviso also provides that “monthly instalments for repayments of any outstanding payments or interest may also be paid

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project cap of Rs 40 crore,” she said.

“Only for projects in the Northeast and hilly states can this grant go up to 80 per cent of the total equity,” she added.

The minister said the “receptiveness of the states to the scheme has been very high” and they have been requesting Central support ever since assistance for creating export infrastructure through the ASIDE scheme had been discontinued from 2015-16.

Sitharaman also said that there will be a monitoring group headed by the Commerce Secretary to periodically review the progress of the projects approved.

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labs or SEZs (Special Economic Zones), this scheme is to facilitate it on a participatory basis,” Sitharaman told reporters here.

The minister said the scheme would run from the next fiscal 2017-18 beginning April till the financial year 2019-20.

To be funded by the Centre in the form of grants-in-aid, the scheme would have a total budgetary support of Rs 600 crore, with an annual outlay of Rs 200 crore, Sitharaman said.

“The participation is on a 50:50 basis between the Centre and the states, with a top cap of Rs 20 crore per project on the Centre’s contribution and a

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 (PTI): Government will amend EPF scheme to enable around 4 crore members of retirement fund body EPFO to withdraw up to 90 per cent of their fund for making down payments while buying homes, Parliament was informed today. The amendment in the scheme will also allow the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers to use their EPF accounts for paying equated monthly instalments (EMIs) of home loans.

Under the new proposed provision in the EPF scheme, EPFO subscribers would have to form a cooperative society with at least 10 members for availing the facility. “The Government has taken a decision for modification in the Employees’ Provident Funds

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New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): The central government on Wednesday launched the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) for creation of export infrastructure in the country through a scheme that involves the Centre and the states on a participatory basis.

Announcing the scheme here, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said TIES is focused on addressing the needs of exporters through the creation of common facilities.

“If a state government wants to have infrastructure like border haats, land customs stations, quality testing and certification

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 (Agencies): Gold prices continued to feel the squeeze of growing bets for an interest rate hike by the US Fed as it slumped Rs 250 on Wednesday to an over two-month low of Rs 28,650 per 10 grams. The hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Janet Yellen, have helped boost expectations that a rate increase is round the corner. In that case, other assets see a fall in their value. Slack demand from local jewellers, along with a weak trend overseas, only fed the subdued activity.

Silver too fell by Rs 500 to Rs 40,300 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said the dollar gathered strength on the prospect of a US interest rate hike, which mainly kept gold prices lower.

Globally, gold fell by 0.42% to $1,198.60 an ounce and silver by 0.65% to $16.84 in New York in yesterday. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity declined by Rs 250 each to Rs 28,650 and Rs 28,500 per 10 grams, respectively.

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and a founding father of the European Union.

Patriot or irritating?

Geert Wilders of the Dutch Freedom Party votes at a polling station in The Hague on March 15, 2017.

THE HAGUE, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): Millions of Dutch voters went to the polls Wednesday in a key test of the “patriotic revolution” promised by far-right MP Geert Wilders, as final opinion polls showed his support deflating.

Following last year’s shock Brexit referendum, and Donald Trump’s victory in the US, the Dutch vo t e i s b e i n g c l o s e ly watched to gauge support for populism in Europe ahead of key elections in France and Germany this year. Wilders voted in a school in The Hague, mobbed by television cameras, just after final polls showed he was trailing the Liberal VVD party of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

“Whatever the outcome of the election today the genie will not go back into the bottle. And this

patriotic revolution, whether today or tomorrow, will stay,” Wilders said.

“I think that with what’s happening in America, perhaps in other European countries, that once again the normal people want to be patriotic in their own country that has its own sovereignty again.”

Amid the tussle between Rutte and Wilders, many of the 12.9 million eligible voters were still hesitating between 28 parties in the running.

“This is a crucial election for The Netherlands,” Rutte said as he voted.

“This is a chance for a big democracy like The Netherlands to make a point... to stop this... domino effect of the wrong sort of populism.”

Rutte is bidding for a third term as premier of the country -- one of the largest economies in the eurozone

Final polls appeared to show Rutte consolidating a lead over Wilders, crediting the VVD with 24 to 28 seats -- well down on its 40 outgoing seats.

After months leading the polls, Wilders has slipped recently and was seen barely clinging onto second place with between 19 and 22 MPs -- up on the 12 MPs his Freedom Party (PVV) had before.

Wilders has pledged to close the borders to Musl i m i m m i g r a n t s, s h u t mosques, ban sales of the Koran and leave the EU. “I see this rightwing populist making gains and I will not live in such a world,” said Esther Zand, 52, who voted for Labour.

“He’s a rather irritating gentleman,” she added of Wilders.

Snapping at his heels are long-standing parties the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), credited with 19 to 21 seats, and the Democracy Party (D66) with around 17 to 19 MPs. Both would be natural coalition partners for Rutte.

“I am hoping for a strong centre” coalition, said Alexander van der Hooft.

“But I’m afraid it’s going to be very fragmented and difficult to form a government,” he told AFP.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks at a press conference after the closing session of the NPC in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

BEIJING, MAR 15 (PTI): Premier Li Keqiang today defended the move to cut China’s GDP target to 6.5 per cent this year and asked the critics to stop prophesies that the world’s second largest economy is poised for a “hard landing”.

“If we achieve 6.5 per cent GDP in 2017 it would generate more economic output than the last year.

This growth is based on 70 trillion RMB or USD 11 trillion, a very large base figure.

This is a growth that will generate 11 million new urban jobs,” he said at an annual media conference.

“Almost every year I have heard a prediction of the Chinese economy having a hard landing....But I believe that our economic performance in the past several years ... should suffice to put a full stop to such prophesies of a hard landing,” Li said.

China’s contribution to global growth will not come down and the Chinese economy will continue to be a strong driving force in the

face of sluggish global economy, he said.

The Chinese Government is hoping to expand GDP by about 6.5 per cent this year — a slowdown from 6.7 per cent growth last year.

“I should point out that 6.5 per cent growth is not low speed and will not be easy for us to meet.”

Li’s press conference covered a wide-ranging domestic and foreign issues.

He also allayed fears over the job growth as the Chinese leadership headed by President Xi Jinping is set to complete first five years of their 10-year tenure later this year. Li is the second ranking leader of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) after Xi. The party later this year is set to hold a key meeting to select new officials for its top policy and administrative bodies.

About the risks faced

by China’s economy, Li said growing uncertainties in the international political and economic landscape posed problems for the country.

Seema Verma sworn-in as head of top US health care agency WASHINGTON, MAR 15 (PTI): Seema Verma has been sworn-in as the head of a key US health care agency that oversees health insurance programmes for 130 million Americans, becoming the second Indian-American to be inducted into the Trump administration.

“President Donald Trump has chosen one of the leading experts in America on state-based healthcare solutions to lead this important agency,” US Vice President Mike Pence said at the swearing-in ceremony at the White House yesterday.

As the head of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Ser vices she would be heading the USD 1 trillion federal agency that provides health services to 130 million Americans.

Verma is the second Indian-American to be inducted into the Trump administration.

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley was the first cabinet rank official from the community to serve in any presidential administration.

The Senate confirmed her nomination on Monday by a vote of 55-43, largely along party lines.

She is likely to play a key role in the health care reform of President Trump, who has made it a priority to repeal and replace the affordable health care of his predecessor Barack

Seema Verma signs an official document accompanied

by Vice President Pence and her family members during swearing in ceremony March 14. (AP/PTI)

Obama.

Verma was elevated to the top federal position after her successful career in private health sector, spanning two decades.

In the recent years she had played a key role in health care reforms in Indiana, where Pence was the Governor, and few other states such as -- Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan.

“Seema, President Trump has now asked you to bring your expertise to Washington, DC. As Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, we’re confident that you’ll help restore health care decision-making to the states, and in the process, help make the best health care system in the world even better,” Pence said.

Noting that Verma’s ex t r a o r d i n a r y r e c o r d stretches back for over 20 years, Pence said that after graduating from Johns

Hopkins University with a master’s degree in public health, she went to work in Indiana for the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County.

As a result of her efforts, Pence said today Indiana’s programme is leading the nation with its emphasis on personal responsibility and effective care for people who need it most.

“I’m grateful and appreciative of President Trump not only for asking me to be the administrator but for putting together an incredibly talented group of individuals that he’s brought from the private sector into government service, people like Dr Tom Price. And I am proud to be a part of this team,” Verma said.

She said that today America’s health care stands at a crossroad and they have no choice but to fix it.

Kim’s identity confirmed: Malaysia FELICITATION

CARMEL HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS MEET-2017

The Annual Sports Meet of Carmel Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur started off on 15th March with S. Bokato Sema, Officer incharge, Diphupar Police Station as the Chief Guest. He was accorded a warm welcome by inmates of the school. Rev. Fr. KC James, Principal of Carmel Higher Secondary School, pronounced welcome to the chief guest and all others present. The chief guest in his speech urged the students to choose what is good because to be good or bad in the society depends on every individual. He encouraged the students to have a dream in life. Speaking about the importance of teachersstudents relation, he told the students to listen to their teachers as lovers do.

Speaking on the importance of sports & games, he told the students to have patience because to become great in life the virtue of patience is a must.

The day began with a Marathon Race at 5:30 am. The inaugural function began at 9:00 am. The highlights of the programme were Welcome songs, March past by four different houses, NCC Cadets, Scouts and Guides, Aerobics, Flag hoisting and other different entertainment items. The sports week will continue till 18th of March.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY NAGALAND : KOHIMA No.DNRE/UNNAT CHULAH/2014-15/6883

‘WOODSTOVE’  High Thermal Efficiency  Upto 95% reduction in smoke & Toxic emission  Upto 70% reduction in cooking time compared to traditional chulah  High Improvement in cooking efficiency  Save firewood  Cost of Chullah - Rs.725 The firewood stove at subsidised rate can be availed from department of NRE. Interested party may contact this office for further information or submit their application with proper address and phone No. to the undersigned along with payment Er. T.S. ANGAMI Director New & Renewable Energy Nagaland : Kohima DC-499

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PFÜCHAMA STUDENTS' UNION KOHIMA, NAGALAND Motto : “Learn to serve”

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We the Pfüchama Students' Union would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Daso Paphino, Addl.

Director Treasuries and Account on being promoted to the post of Director.

We wish you all the success as you enter another brighter horizon in your life and pray that the Almighty God bless you and guide you through it.

Congratulations on your much deserved promotion.

Sd/Sd/Keneiteiso Seletsu Keneilhouno Paphino President, P.S.U Secretary, P.S.U

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The Khiamniungan Union, Kohima Town take immense pride and pleasure to convey heartiest congratulations to our esteemed member Shri P. Bumo on his promotion to the post of Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies under Cooperative Department, Government of Nagaland.

The Union express its gratitude to the concerned department and the government of Nagaland for granting promotion to Shri P.Bumo who is the first person to hold such high position in any Government Office from the Khiamniungan community.

We wish him success and brighter future in his endeavour.

THANGO KHIAMNIUNGAN, President Khiamniungan Union, kohima Town.

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The KWT and KSU would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Ms. Pursenla Kichu, daughter of Mr. I Limatemsu Kichu, for achieving Gold Medal in Master of Arts (History) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Byrnihat, Meghalaya.

We wish her success in all her future endeavors.

Mrs. Temsukala Gen.Secy. KWT

Mr. Malangchang President, KSU

Mr. Lanunukshi Jamir Gen.Secy. KSU

OFFICE OF THE

SUKHALU GHAMI WELFARE SOCIETY DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Regd. No.H/RS-2960 Dated 10.09.2002

FELICITATION

Sukhalu Ghami Welfare Society Dimapur (SGWSD) would like to felicitate Shri. K. Kiheto Yeptho, S/o. Mr. H. Khatovi Yeptho of Sukhalu Village serving as SubDivisional Officer, PWD Dimapur for being promoted to the post of Executive Engineer, PWD. SGWSD further prays and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

H. Nitovi Yeptho Chairman, SGWSD

Khuhevi Aye Gen. Secretary, SGWSD

Theme “Arise and Shine” Venue: Kohima Local Ground: Time: 4:30 PM

March 16 Programme

Praise & Worship: James Basnet and Team : Pastor Vilakiezo Yano, ACRCC Mission & Prayer centre Pianist : Mrs. Ako-ü Kiewhuo Cantor : Mrs. Neibano V. Swuro Invocation & Offertory Prayer : Pastor Ruokuowhelie Pienyü Speaker : Rev. Neivotso Neikha, Mission Director, North East India Christian Rivival Church.

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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Mrs. Tiamenla President, KWT

TRANSFORMATION CRUSADE 2017

TEXTILE DESIGN & TRAINING CENTRE

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Dated Kohima the 14th February 2017

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Konthungo Odyuo Secretary, KRE

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Highway club is organizing a cricket tournament which would be held from March 27 and 28, 2017 at High School Ground Kohima. Interested teams are requested to collect the form at Northern Sport (Bayavü Colony), Sports World (Main Town), MATO Complex (P.R. Hill). Entry Fee 600/- per team. Last date of form submission is 25th of March 2017. Exciting prizes in every match. Contact no:8415954965/9774419625 K-0698

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The Kohima Riphyim Ekhung, with heartfelt pride and profound gratitude extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Renthungo Ezung on being promoted to Junior Section Officer (Nagaland Civil Secretariat). The Union further wishes him good health and success in his future endeavors.

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but the North has rejected those claims and has never confirmed the identity of the victim, who was carrying a passport bearing the name of Kim Chol when he was attacked.

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with the deadly nerve agent VX in a brazen Cold Warstyle assassination on February 13 in Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Seoul has blamed Pyongyang for his death,

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K UA L A L U M P U R , MAR 15 (AFP): Malaysia has used a DNA sample from one of Kim JongNam’s children to confirm the identity of the assassinated half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un, the deputy prime minister said today. Investigators “confirmed the identity of the body as Kim Jong-Nam based on the sample obtained from his child”, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, without elaborating further. The 45-year-old was poisoned

NO.TDTC/DMR/RAP-01(PT)2005-06/469

Dated Dimapur 15th March 2017

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Applications are hereby invited from indigenous local candidates for undergoing training under Rural Artisan Programme (RAP) for the following trades :Sl. No. 1 2 3 4

Name of Trade

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Weaving Automobile Electronics Welding

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Candidates should be Class-VIII passed and above. Applicants are requested to submit application with Bio-data, Xerox copies of educational certificates along with two passport photos to be submitted to the undersigned on or before 24th March 2017.

Original certificates should be produced at the time of selection which will be held on 28th March 2017 at the office of the undersigned.

Selected candidates will be given a stipend of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) per month. The scheme is purely for self employment and no job guarantee will be given after completion of the training.

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SkillShare Academy opened in Dimapur S killShare Academy, a vocational training institute established

by N Jamir in collaboration with Note Grid School of Music and Media Studio at the latter’s premises in Duncan Basti, Dimapur was officially launched on March 15.

The academy focuses at providing a set of systematic activity based and learner centred programme dedicated guiding to empower students to reach their full capacity and provide life-long skills allowing them to create careers of their choice.

In a chat with Nagaland Post, the founder of the institute N Jamir said, the academy aimed at helping people rediscover themselves, develop a vision in their life and live a more purposeful life centred on possibilities and optimism and not be suppressed by their failures.

She opined that the present education system needed ramifications and remodelling which would enable a student embrace life in a more positive manner and not be burdened by the fact that they have to study in order to pass.

Relating of how the need for a more intensive and systematic approach in regard to imparting Life Skills dawned on her, Jamir said she felt the burden to start the academy after years of imparting education to the dropouts with severe levels of low self-esteem.

She went on to say that even educated unemployed youths go through a great deal of trouble getting themselves employed after graduation or acquiring masters degree etc. largely

d u e she had seen the miraculous changes brought about in a person life after they acquire Life Skills.

Important topics covered under Life Skills included Identity, Self-Worth, Creativity, Communication Skills, Personal and Social Responsibility etc.

Jamir also said the need for Life Skills was now greater than ever and that people were realising the importance of the role t o it plays on every individlack of the life ual’s personal, social and skills that were required. psychological life.

She added that the Answering to a query sole purpose of Life Skills on the importance of the was to equip a pupil with a life skill based education, set of basic skills acquired Jamir said, it helps people through learning or direct to make informed decilife experience that enable sions, communicate effecindividuals and groups to tively and develop coping effectively handle issues and self-management skills and problems commonly that may help an individual encountered in daily life. to lead a healthy and proA n a c c o m p l i s h e d ductive life. writer herself, Jamir said Note Grid School of

Stormzy, Ed Sheeran back the ‘Love Music Hate Racism’ campaign

Katy Perry’s new song ‘Deja Vu’

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d Sheeran, Stormzy and Charli XCX are among the artists backing the relaunched Love Music Hate Racism campaign.

Coldplay, Lianne La Havas, Royal Blood and Kwabs are also supporting the campaign, which is a continuation of the famous Rock Against Racism campaign from the ’70s.

Love Music Hate Racism’s Zak Cochrane said of the relaunched campaign: “There is a proud history of musicians standing up to racism from the likes of Steel Pulse and The

Clash performing at Rock Against Racism gigs in the 70s to bands such as The Libertines and Roll Deep playing at Love Music Hate Racism events in the early 2000s.”

He continued: “LMHR and RAR weren’t just about big bands and big concerts though. They were about musicians and fans uniting in a grass roots movement.

We are delighted that these artists are working with us to bring this campaign to life.

“I hope it will inspire millions of people once

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER : ZUNHEBOTO NO. JUD. 21/2016-17/10

Dt. Zbto the 09/03/2017

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti Toshili of Litta New Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Akuto Sema, has expired on 27/11/2016.

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

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

NO. JUD. 21/2016-17/14

Dt. Zbto the 15/03/17

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti T. Ghosheli Sema of Ghukiye Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Toshivi Sema, has expired on 19/02/2017.

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

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IN THE COURT OF 1ST CLASS MAGISTRATE AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. : 53

I, Shri. Namgumding Epuing S/o Kentipe of Mhainmtsi Village, Police Station Jalukie, Peren District State Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declares as follows : 1. That I am deponent of this affidavit.

2. That my real name is Namgumding Epung as entered in all my documents and not Namgumding which is affected in my Bank Accounts bearing A/C No 11799800846.

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

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

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

And I signed affidavit on this the 15th day of March month 2017 year.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declare before me on this ...... day months at ........

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more to put on their own gigs and spread the message far and wide that racism only seeks to divide communities, whereas music brings us together. It is in all our interest to love music and hate racism.”

L ove M u s i c H a t e Racism is encouraging people to attend the March Against Racism in London this Saturday (March 18).

Further information can be found on the website.

aty Perry has previewed a new song, thought to be called ‘Deja Vu’.

Perry has preceded her fifth album with lead single ‘Chained To The Rhythm’, which she performed at both the BRITs and the Grammys.

Having shared a snippet of a politically-charged song recently, Perry has now teased a new one which includes the lyrics: “Because every day’s a sign / Definition of insane / I think we’re running on a loop / Deja vu”. Listen beneath. Perry’s fifth album is expected for release in the summer.

Perry’s performance at the BRITs generated a viral moment after one of her backing dancers – dressed in a house costume – fell off the stage.

Government of India Ministry of AYUSH Expression of Interest

Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India is looking for reputed agencies to submit their bid for Conceptualization, Operationalization and Conduct of International Yoga League for the year 2017-18 on behalf of Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH for popularizing and making Yoga youth friendly. The vision of the Ministry is to contemporize Yoga and promote it in India & around the World.

The detailed Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) can be downloaded from Ministry's website : http://ayush.gov.in and may submit bid in hard copy as per the NIT document latest by 2:30 P.M on 29.03.2017. DAVP 17201/11/0049/1617

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti Elizabeth Ngully, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Moasosang Longkumer Deceased, has filed by Smti Asangla Changkija relation Wife R/o H/No. 92, 4th Mile Diphupar A/cs to draw his/her family Pension, Bank Acct., etc. who expired on 8.12.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if she/he so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 3/4/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 2 day of 3/17.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Medziphema Dist : Dimapur, Nagaland

NO.JUDL/SUC-1/2009/392

Dt. Medz. the 14th March 2017

NOTICE

Whereas, Smti. Geeta, W/o Lt. Kumud Burman of Jharnapani has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw/received/operate the payment of her late husband pension, who was expired on 20/11/2016.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30 days of issue of this notice.

Description of properties.

1. A/C No. 11667742987 (SBI Mediziphema) 3. GPF/GIS/Family benefits and all others relating to pension matters.

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Music and Media Studio administrator Alem Longkumer said they had collaborated with SkillShare Academy taking into consideration the importance of the subject and the role it can play in determining a more productive society.

She added that the subject Life Skills was so vast that it would greatly help the pupils to contribute positively towards the society.

Alem informed that classes had begun and that admission was open to anyone interested to groom themselves.

For further information, one can personally visit Note grid School of Music and Media Studio, 488, Duncan, Dimapur (Near SBI, Rangapahar branch) or call 9862-882228, 7005-11-4104 or email to skillshareacademy@gmail.com.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur thursday, March 16, 2017

Lords of Rock to perform on Mar 17

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ords of Rock (LOR) has set its debut concert at The Garden, Supermarket Area, Dimapur on March 17, 6 p.m. onwards and entry to the concert is free.

The band is speculated to cover some of the most prominent classic rock songs including songs by Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Mr. Big, Metallica, Skid Row, Extreme

and more.

The band has invited all the music lovers to be part of the open air concert which will probably be the first for year 2017.

‘The Matrix’ set to return with a new movie

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he legendary sci-fi franchise of ‘The Matrix’ looks set to return, with reports that Warner Bros. are in talks to make a new movie.

Keanu Reeves took the lead as Neo in the original trilogy, with ‘The Matrix’ making cinema history with its special effects and mindbending plot in 1999, before ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ and ‘The Matrix Revolutions’ followed in 2003.

Now, another could be on the horizon – as The Hollywood Reporter claims that Warner Bros. Pictures are in talks to a ‘relaunch’ the franchise – either as reboot, remake, sequel, prequel or another form on screen.

It’s also claimed that ‘X2: X-Men United’ screenwriter Zak Penn is under consideration to write the treatment and script, while Michael B. Jordan is also being considered to play the

lead role.

Original Trilogy producer Joel Silver is said to have first approached the studio about the relaunch, while the original writers and directors, the Wachowski siblings are not involved – but Warner Bros are at least hoping for ‘their blessing’ before they continue. It is also reported that Silver sold his interest in all his

movies to the studio in 2012 for around $30 million, and has a ‘strained relationship’ with the Wachowskis.

While last month saw the core cast of the original ‘Matrix’ reunite in public for the first time since the film’s release, Keanu Reeves also revealed what would convince him to sign up for a sequel. “ T h e Wa c h ow s k i s

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would have to be involved,” he said. “They would have to write it and direct it, and then we’d see where the story is.”

He added: “That’d be weird, but why not? People die, stories don’t.” Last year, it was reported that ‘The Matrix’ had brought in $3billion in revenue – making it the highest grossing franchise of all time.

Mrs. Hetoli & Mr. Hexuto Swu

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF N.E. REGION NORTH EASTERN COUNCIL SECRETARIAT NONGRIM HILLS SHILLONG - 793003

No. NEC/ADM/155/78 Vol. X

Dated : 3rd March, 2017

The North Eastern Council is looking for the services of a suitable officer for filling up the post of Director of Information and Public Relations on deputation (including short term contract) basis. The pay and other terms and conditions of deputation will be regulated in accordance with DOPT O.M.No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 as amended from time to time. Cadre Authorities/Heads of Department are requested to forward applications of eligible and willing candidates whose services can be spared on deputation immediately on selection so as to reach the undersigned within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News. The details of post, eligibility criteria, job requirement, age limit qualification and experience required for the post are available at NEC website. The Application Forms/Curriculum Vitae proforma and other details, the candidates are advised to visit and download from the NEC website http://necouncil.gov.in Sd/(E. Swer) Director (Admn.)

NEC Secretariat, Nongrim Hills davp 11104/11/0047/1617

To mom, who’s awe-inspiring, We send loving wishes your way, For a 70th birthday That’s just like you, outstanding!

And to dad upon your 25th year of retirement.

This special day, we honor and celebrate you both wishing you many many more milestones up ahead.

Happy Birthday & Congratulations.

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From your loving Children, grandchildren and in-laws

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER : ZUNHEBOTO NO. JUD. 21/2016-17/12

Dt. Zbto the 10/03/17

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti Yehoni Sema of Xuivi Village, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that her husband Lt. Vishito Sema, has expired on 20/05/2016.

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

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DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME/SURNAME

I, Shri. Akito Y, S/o Yetozu, age about 31 years Permanent resident of A/Seghemi village under Zunheboto, District, State Nagaland and presently resident at New Colony, Dist. Zunheboto, State Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi (Naga) community.

2. That in my Service book it was written as Akito Y. 3. That due to clear error mistake in my S.B.I Bank Account No. 31058358072 it was Y. Akito Chishi and my PAN Card No. ENUPS5074M was Akito Sumi, Govt. I.D was Akito Sumi and my P.R.C was Y. Akito Chishi.

4. That the above mentioned name Akito .Y./Y. Akito Chishi/Akito Sumi/Akito Sumi/Y. Akito Chishi refers to one and the same person.

5. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declare on oath before Zunheboto on this day 14/03/17 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

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Focus back on third IndiaAus Test post off-field antics

India’s Ajinkya Rahane dives for a catch during practice.

Ranchi, March 15 (IANS): After a week of charges and counter-charges from either side following India’s dramatic comeback to win the second Test in Bengaluru and level the series 1-1 against Australia, all eyes will now be on the third game as the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium gears up to host its first ever five-day game here from Thursday.

Despite the absence of local boy and former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from the longest version of the game, the match promises to be a pulsating contest with all the focus on the pitch, especially after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rated the Pune track as “poor” and deemed the Bengaluru wicket as “below average”.

Now that the series is in balance, both the teams will look to outwit each other.

Australia is one win away from retaining the BorderGavaskar trophy after their victory in the Pune Test while India need to win the match to keep the series alive.

Going into Thursday’s encounter, the hosts will be bolstered by the likely return of regular opening batsman Murali Vijay, who missed the second Test with a shoulder injury. Vijay, who averages 55.90 against the Kangaroos will replace his Tamil Nadu teammate Abhinav Mukund, if picked.

India’s major concern, meanwhile, will be the poor run of skipper Virat Kohli, who has totalled just 40 runs in the series after scoring double centuries in the last four Test series. His batting contributions in this series read: 0, 13, 12 and 15.

The hosts will, however, take some heart from the way the middle order

duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane applied themselves on the third day M. Chinnaswamy pitch. Opener Lokesh Rahul was the only batsman who looked in total control in both his half centuries in the second Test.

In the bowling department, the spin duo of offie Ravichandran Ashwin and left-armer Ravindra Jadeja will once again be Kohli’s lethal weapons alongside the pace battery of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav.

On the other hand, Australia`s hopes suffered a double blow last week when all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc were ruled out of the final two Tests with injuries.

The Kangaroos will surely feel Starc’s absence after he suffered a fracture in his foot and was sent home. His replacement Pat Cummins, if selected to play, will have a lot riding on him as he is returning to Test cricket after five years.

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell is expected to take Marsh’s place while Australia have confirmed that Cummins could play his first Test since 2011.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who claimed eight wickets on the opening day of the second Test, is suffering from a sore spinning finger due to excessive bowling but is expected to play for the visitors.

The visitors will also expect a turnaround in their batting, after the lacklustre effort in the fourth innings of the second Test.

GHs Burma Camp annual sports DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): The Annual Sports meet of Government High School, Bur ma Camp, kicked off on March 15 at the school campus where four ‘houses’- Mark, Luke, John and Paul – will be competing in various disciplines.

The meet will culminate on March 17.

Assistant headmistress of the school Rosemary Jamir declared the meet open.

Jamir, in her speech, emphasised on the importance of all-round development of a student and the reason why sports activities was incorporated in the academic curriculum every year.

She also encouraged the students to develop other skills besides learning within the four walls of the classroom. on day one, contingents of the four houses Parliamentary secretary youth resource and sports Khekaho displayed march past with Assumi inaugurating the extravaganza night in the ongoing 9th All Sumi sports meet at Kuhuboto on March 13. guard of honour.

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sports ANTA C’ship from March 23 DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): The 27th All Nagaland Tennis (ANTA) Championships will be held from March 23 to 27 at Chavino Memorial Complex, Kuda Village, Dimapur. There will be events for boys U-14, boys U-16, Men’s Singles a n d D o u b l e s, L a d i e s singles, the organisers informed. Interested players may contact the following officials for more information. Vikhozolie84130 87643, David Kire94362 10338 and Asa Khate- 9436261009.

NKF conducts training, seminar

DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Nagaland Karate Federation (NKF) conducted ‘Referee & Judge’ seminar for instructors and training camp for Karatekas at Reginald Hughes Shaw Memorial School [RHSMS] Niuland on March 4 and 5. This was informed by president and chief instructor & examiner NKF, P. Inavi Achumi.

Sharapova targeting 2020 Tokyo Olympics

L o n do n, M A R 1 5 ( AG E NCI E S ) : M a r i a Sharapova’s 15-month suspension for failing a drug test is likely to extend her career all the way to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, according to the Russian’s longtime agent Max Eisenbud. The fivetime major winner rocked the tennis world a year ago when she announced she had tested positive for meldonium.

Indian Wells: Federer and Nadal to renew rivalry

CALIRORNIA, MAR 15 (AGENCIES): When it comes to matches between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, tennis fans will say you can never have too much of a good thing.

That is why there was so much joy when the tennis titans won Tuesday to set up a fourth-round clash at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California -- two months after Federer downed Nadal in a classic Australian Open final to land a record-extending 18th major. Swiss star Federer edged American Steve Johnson 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-4) at what is considered by many to be the biggest tournament outside the majors, while 14-time grand

slam champion Nadal defeated fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-3 7-5.

“That’s why I came h e r e, t o p l ay a g a i n s t guys like Rafa,” Federer, 35, told reporters. “I’m going to be excited now.

Better be excited now, otherwise I came for the wrong reasons.” Despite losing his last two matches against Federer, Nadal still holds a 23-12 edge overall in their head-toheads and Indian Wells -- where the slower hard court and higher bounces favor his style -- has been his most successful hardcourt Masters event.

Wednesday marks their earliest clash at a

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we the family members of Lt. Lhouvisatuo Louis Miasalhou, would like to express our deepest gratitude to all churches, organisations, neighbours, in-laws, friends & well wishers who stood by us physically, financially and invaluable prayers during the brief illness and at the demise on 10th March, 2017 at Sechü (Zubza).

We are unable to thank you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Sania-Strycova lose in Indian Wells quarters Indian Wells (California), March 15 (IANS): India’s Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Barbara Strycova lost in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament here on Tuesday. The Indo-Czech pair suffered a 4-6, 4-6 defeat against Swtzerland’s Martina Hingis and Taiwan’s Yung-jan Chan in the quarter-final.

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We the family members and relatives of Late Punya Prasad Updhyay convey heartfelt gratitude to all individuals who supported us spiritually, physically, financially and materially at the sad demise on 5th March 2017.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

tournament since their first duel in the third round in Miami in 2004.

Nadal boasts a 50-9 record in the California

desert, with three titles, and beat four-time champion Federer 6-4 6-2 when they last played in Indian Wells in 2013.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE NCHUMO KITHAN (16/03/2016 to 16/03/2017)

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On this day, the 16th March 2016. You left us all alone to rest in peace for eternity. Till today we fell like it is a dream that you are no more with us.

Missing your presence dad….

From your loved ones.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT With profound and heartfelt gratitude, we the bereaved family members and relatives of Late Yetoka Y. Swu would like to thank each and every individuals, organizations, churches, unions and well wishers who showed solace and stood by us and supported physically, financially, materially, and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved who breathed his last on 11th March 2017.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Dr Longri Ao, Honourable MLA Chairman Democratic authority of Nagaland (DAN) Born on 18/03/2007 2. Dr Tiasunep & relatives Died on 11/03/2017 3. Dr. Vinito Chishi 4. Mr Kuputo Shohe (Atopu) G.B Hebolimi 5. Rev. Kiyeto Sumi Pastor SABCK 6. Mr. Hekato Zhimo Pastor H.B.A 7. Mr Bokavi Swu & Atobo Swu Heboli 8. H.O.P Sumi community 9. Lower P.R Hill Youth organization & Panchayat 10. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Y/Dept & Sunday School 11. Principal & staff & Students’ of St. Peter School Kohima 12. Paul Fellowship Kohima SABCK 13. H.O.P A.F.E Fellowship SABCK 14. Hebolimi Union Kohima 15. Hebolimi Baptist Church 16. Lower P.R Hill Prayer Fellowship 17. Kohima College Sumi Students’ Union 18. Hebolimi Students’ Union 19. Hebolimi Prayer Fellowship Kohima 20. Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu Kohima 21. All Staff of IDSP 22. South Point Market Kohima 23. Relatives, friends, neighbours, and loved ones.

We deeply regret our inability to thank every individual for your endless support but your good deeds will remain in our hearts. We pray that our Almighty God bless you and your family abundantly.

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REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED PARENTS

Lt. Imolemba Jamir 12th Death Anniversary (5th March 2005)

Lt. Sentirepla Jamir 6th Death Aniversary (16th March, 2011)

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, we thought of you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence. Now all we have our memories of two lovely parents your memories are our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you both in his keepings and we have you in our hearts.

Those we love don't go away. They walk besides us everyday, unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved & still missed.

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CL: Leicester, Juventus reach quarters

Leicester players celebrate after securing a berth in the CL quarters.

L e i c e s t e r (England), Mar15 ( IANS / AGENCIES ) : English football champions Leicester City defeated Sevilla 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie to move into the quarterfinals on an aggregate score of 3-2 here.

We s t M o r g a n (27th minute) and Marc Albrighton (54th) on Tuesday gave Leicester the 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium despite Sevilla coming into the game with a 2-1 first leg win in Seville, reports Efe. Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel defused a penalty from Steven N’Zonzi to give the English club one of its biggest performances in its history.

Sevilla, sitting third in La Liga, were widely ex p e c t e d t o d i s p a t c h L e i c e s t e r C i t y, w h o stunned the football world by winning the English Premier League (EPL) last year but are now only 3 points above the drop zone in the 2016-17 season.

The Foxes, however, have improved dramatically since the firing of head coach Claudio Ranieri and his replacement by erstwhile assistant Craig Shakespeare, who directed the side to wins over Liverpool and Hull City in his first two outings as the chief coach.

The visitors managed only a pair of chances in the early going -- a Samir Nasri strike saved

by Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and an

Adil Rami free kick that sailed over the crossbar.

Nasri, seen as the key to Sevilla’s hopes, delivered a subpar performance and in the 18th minute drew what turned out to be a crucial yellow card in with a pointless foul away from the ball.

One in a series of Sevilla defensive lapses set up the first goal for the Foxes, which came in the 27th minute from captain Morgan, who knocked the ball in with his knee after a Riyad Mahrez free kick to the far post.

Sevilla reacted with vigour, but suffered from a lack of quality in the final third as the hosts grew more and more comfortable with half-time approaching.

Two minutes later, Rami’s poor clearance set

Roman Gonzalez closing in on Floyd Mayweather’s record

Roman Gonzalez

NEW YORK, MARCH 15 (AGENCIES): This weekend, Roman Gonzalez makes the first defence of his WBC super-flyweight title against Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in New York.

He will also be looking to maintain his incredible unbeaten run.

Nicaragua’s first ever four-weight world champion, ‘Chocolatito’ will go 47-0 this weekend if he prevails, as he is expected to. He is the favourite because he is the best fighter, pound-forpound, on the planet.

He took that mantle

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when Floyd Mayweather retired in 2015 and the pair could be linked in another way should Gonzalez keep winning. Mayweather, as he so often reminds us, retired at 49-0, matching Rocky Marciano’s perfect record.

He could soon be joined

by Gonzalez, a god-fearing, softly spoken master whose character is worlds apart from Floyd’s. It’s taken him 12 years to get to this point, whereas Mayweather had been a professional for 18 by the time he hit 47-0.

Admittedly, amateur s t a r M ay we a t h e r wa s

matched tough from a very early stage, though Gonzalez himself has only ever faced world class opposition since he won his first world title in 2008.

While Mayweather’s entire career took place under a microscope, which got bigger and more intrusive as time went on, the vast majority of Gonzalez’s pro run has come in obscurity.

It has only been in recent years that people have caught on to his remarkable talents, largely due to the fact American broadcaster HBO decided to back him.

up a goal by Leicester’s Albrighton to make it 2-0.

Vardy could have put the match away in the 64th minute, but fired wide, though he found another way to contribute when he goaded Nasri into a headbutt in the 75th minute, leading to the expulsion of the Sevilla forward.

With just over 10 minutes left in regulation, Sevilla got a chance to get back into the contest when Schmeichel brought down Vitolo in the area.

N’Zonzi stepped to the line for Sevilla and let loose a poor effort that Schmeichel turned aside.

Leicester stymied Sevilla for the remainder of the match to claim the quarter-final berth.

Juventus eases through

Italian champions Juventus eased into the Champions League quarter-finals with a routine second-leg win against Portuguese league leaders Porto.Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Juve sealed the tie when Paulo Dybala drilled in a low penalty after Maxi Periera was sent off for handball.The hosts played the second half at a canter as they reached the last eight for the second time in four years.Striker Gonzalo Higuain went closest to a second when he fired wide.

Juve are joined in the last eight by English champions Leicester City, who beat Sevilla in Tuesday’s other game.The quarter-final draw takes place on Friday.

All Sumi sports meet final today DIMAPUR, MAR 15 (NPN): Aqahuto and Niuland reached the final in men’s football in the 9th All Sumi sports meet at Kuhuboto town on Wednesday.

In the first semifinal, Aqahuto area beat Kuhuboto area 5-4 in tie breaker after the match ended 1-1 in the regulated and in the added extra time.

Niuland beat Atoizu area 2-1 in the second final.

Both teams were locked to 1-1 in the regulated time and in the extra time, Niuland scored the lone and winning goal to enter final.

Final would be played on March 16 at 10 a.m.

GPRN/NSCN kilonser, Akato Chophi would grace the final match as guest of honour.

The meet is organized

by Sumi Games and Sports Association.

India to have pro boxing league New Delhi, March 15 (IANS): Indian boxing will soon join the professional league bandwagon with the first edition of the Pro Boxing India Championship (PBIC) scheduled to be held later this year.

Organised by Royal Sports Promotions in association with the Asian Boxing Council, the event will see participation from boxers from several countries.

To be held in the league format over a five-week period, the championship will see eight teams battling for the title and prize money of Rs.6 crore. The championship will offer a total of six titles for six weight categories. A total of 48 boxers will participate in the inaugural edition of the PBIC including 32 male and 16 female pugilists.

Each team will have a mix of Indian origin and international boxers.

The championship will be run under the norms of World Boxing Council and the winners of all six categories would be entitled to fight Asian titles.

“India has had a long history with boxing. The countr y has produced many world champions and Olympic medallists in the sport of boxing.

“We see a great potential in PBIC to bring talent from across the world in the ring and give professional boxing community a stage to showcase their prowess,” Asian Boxing Council Executive Secretary Kiate Sirigul said.

Silver Cup: Royal Tourniquets, Kohima Thunders, Kohima Hornbills ‘B’ advance

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Ko h i m a , M a r 1 5 (NPN): Royal Tourniquets, Kohima Thunders and Kohima Hornbills ‘B’ won their respective matches on the third day of the ongoing 8th Silver Cup T-20 Cricket Tournament organised by Nepali Baptist Church Youth Department at Jakhama Local Ground played under the theme “Peace and Unity through Cricket”.

Runners-up of last year’s edition, Kohima Hornbills ‘B’ playing the last match of the day trounced Woodland Cricket Club by 36 runs.

Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Hornbills set a target of 165 runs losing 8 wickets.

Hekqito was the highest scorer with 32 runs for followed by Sobin (26).

Woodland bowler Imti picked three wickets while Sepichum took 2.

Chasing the target, Woodland CC managed to retain wickets losing only four but failed to capitalise that advantage on the scoreboard. Despite having wickets, Woodland’s bunters scored just 128 in the 20 overs. Hekqito was declared man of the match.

Earlier in the first match, Royal Tourniquets c o m f o r t a b ly d e f e a t e d Kohima Capitals by 8 wickets. After winning the toss and batting first, Kohima Capitals were restricted at just 69 runs losing all wickets in 16.1

Rokovoto of Kohima Thunders Royal Tourniquets receiving man of the match award from NBCK Sunday School Teacher, Emilo Thapa on Wednesday. (NP)

overs. Vezuta and Peteneizo scored 11 runs each for Kohima Capitals while Tour niquet bowlers A. Chungshi and Akumtong claimed two wickets each.

With S S Alam leading the score with 28 runs, Tourniquets reached the target in10.3 overs losing just 2 wickets. Longsasüng was declared man of the match for claiming 3 rival wickets and scoring 15 runs. Kohima Thunders won against Emerald Stars by 30 runs in the second match of the day. Capitals took the bats on winning the toss and set a target of 120/8 in 20 overs. Emerald bowler Hakho claimed two wickets In the chase, Emerald were all out scoring 89 runs in 16.4 overs. Maremo claimed two wickets for Capitals while his colleague Rokovoto downed 3 wickets and also scored 12 runs for the team to be adjudged man of the match.

On Tu e s d ay, Peraciezie Royals and Victoria CC Dimapur won in their respective game on the second day of the tournament. In the first match, Peraciezie Royals defeated Kingz by 85 runs.

Royals Renchathung with 3 wickets and 22 r uns was adjudged man of the match. the second match saw Victoria CC setting up a target of 171 runs with the loss of 7 wickets.

Indomitable managed to score 111 runs losing 9 wickets in complete 20 overs.

Michael of Victoria CC Dimapur was declared man of the match for claiming 3 rival wickets and scoring 24 runs.

Today’s MATCHES 1. Peraciezie Royals vs Renegades CC Wokha 7 a.m 2. Victoria CC, Dmp vs Diphu XI 10 a.m 3. Silver White ‘B’ vs KODH CC 1p.m

Cricket celebrates 140th anniversary of first Test match

Manohar steps down as ICC chief

Google on Wednesday dedicated a Doodle to celebrate the 140th anniversary of official Test cricket.

Melbourne, March 15 (IANS): A day before India take on Australia in what has been one of the most fiercely contested rivalries over the years, Test cricket celebrated its 140th anniversary.

The first ever Test match was played on March 15, 1877 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia won the four-day affair, which ended on March 19, by 45 runs. The fourth day, March 18, was a rest day.

Au s t r a l i a n o p e n e r

Charles Bannerman was the scorer of the first run and subsequently the first hundred.

The match began on 1:05 PM on a Thursday with the hosts batting first.

The first ball was bowled by Alfred Shaw to Bannerman, who scored the first run in the history of the game with a single before retiring hurt for 165. He had sustained an injury to the index finger of his right hand.

The Aussies posted a first innings total of 245 as their other batsmen collapsed

around Bannerman whose score was the highest of the match. For England, Shaw and James Southerton retur ned best bowling figures of 3/51 and 3/61, respectively. Southerton is still the oldest Test debutant at 49 years and 119 days.

In reply, England failed to live up to their billing, managing only 196 with Billy Midwinter (5/78) running through their batting lineup. Opener Harry Jupp topscored for the visitors with a 241-ball 63. Taking a 49-run lead, the Aussies struggled in the second innings and were dismissed for a meagre 104. England’s Shaw turned on the heat with innings figures of 5/38.

Chasing a target of 153, England took the Aussie route in their second essay, bundling out for just 108. Australian bowler Tom Kendall returned best figures of the match with 7/55.

T h i s m a t c h s aw attendance surging to nearly 12,000.

Shashank Manohar

Dubai, March 1 5 ( IANS ) : S h a s h a n k Manohar has stepped down as Chair man of the International Cricket Council (ICC) citing personal reasons. Manohar’s decision comes after only eight months in office. The 59-year-old was elected unopposed as the ICC’s first independent chairman last year. His two-year term was to end in May 2018.The former BCCI President sent a copy of his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson on Wednesday.

The ICC confirmed that it has received Manohar’s resignation, adding that a re placement will be announced shortly.

Power Comm beat Sunrisers in MPL

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Ko h i m a , M a r . 1 5 (NPN): Power Comm downed MRH Sunrisers by a margin of 4-1on We d n e s d a y i n t h e ongoing Morning Premier League (MPL) organized b y M o r n i n g Fo o t b a l l Association (MFA) at D

Khel Seikhazou ground Kohima.

Michael’s hat-trick powered Power Comm c o m f o r t a b ly i n t o t h e next round. He scored in the 59th, 79th and 90th minutes leaving little hopes of equalising for the Sunrisers.

Aja of Power Comm

scored the first goal in the 9th minute while a lone and face saving goal for MRH Sunrisers was scored by Chuba in the 15th minutes.

Thursday’s Match Mustang FC vs Morning FC Ve n u e : D K h e l Ground, Time:6am

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Players of Powercomm and MRH Sunrisers before the match at D Khel ground Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

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