March 30, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 113

DIMAPUR, thursday, march 30, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

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Dr. Shürhozelie advises JCC not to test patience

Correspondent

Ko h i m a , M a r 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü has termed the renewed ultimatums served on the government by civil bodies like Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) as “a test of patience” which has a limit and advised such bodies to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and not to test the limit of others.

Speaking as the guest speaker at the NPF Kohima Division Leaders Meet at IG Stadium, here Wednesday, Dr Shürhozelie said civility should be maintained at all cost and people ought to forgive one another and move forward.

While expressing regrets over the incidents that led to loss of two precious lives, Dr. Shürhozelie said he had conveyed a message to JCC to desist from creating further situations out of the issue for the common good of all. He was referring the ultimatum served by JCC on the government to suspend some police officers.

LH serves deadline on power deptt.

D IMA P U R , MAR 2 9 (NPN): Lotha Hoho (LH) on Wednesday has set April 30, 2017 as the deadline for power department to supply electricity generated from Doyang Hydro Electric Project (DHEP) to Wokha town as per the undertaking of March 15, 2017.

In the undertaking with head of project (HOP) of DHEP, it was decided that direct power supply from DHEP will be given to Wokha town, before April 30, 2017, LH said.

In this regard, LH chairman Mhao Humstoe and general secretary Mhondamo Ovung, warned DHEP that failing to implement the decision would compel the Hoho to ban power outlet from DHEP. LH also warned that there would no more negotiations or excuses and that State government and DHEP would be responsible for any eventuality. The hoho also held consultative meetings with the DHEP officials after the 132kv overhead transmission line from DHEP to Wokha town power substation was left incomplete by the state government.

Accordingly, the laying of power transmission line was completed in May 2016.

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu (NP)

While hinting that pursuing the Dimapur incident on January 30 could lead to embarrassments, Dr Shürhozelie disclosed that the bullet retrieved from the Chakhesang youth injured on the night the two youths were slain was not from any of the weapons used by the security forces in the state.

He maintained that since the case was under police investigation, it would best for everyone to stop creating more differences out of the tragic incident.

On the ULB issue, he questioned the logical meaning behind rallying against 33% reservation based on customary practices when women are outperforming men in every sphere.

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UYO protest against backdoor appointments in Tuensang

UYO volunteers during the ‘peace protest’.

Correspondent

TUENSANG, MAR 29 (NPN): As part of phase-I agitation against backdoor appointments in Chief Medical Office (CMO) Tuensang, volunteers of United Youth Organization (UYO) staged “peace protest”.

According to UYO, there were 161 backdoor appointments during 2013-16.

The youth organization has also submitted a memorandum addressed to the principal director Health & Family Welfare, through CMO

in charge. UYO speaker, Echang warned that the second phase of agitation would be indefinite and complete lockdown of CMO office Tuensang, if the department failed to response UYO said that the appointments were: Pharmacist-.9, LDA cum computer asst- 4, LDA- 15, ANM- 11, GNM- 5, Lab- Technician3, Multi Tasking Staff- 7, Driver- 8, MA- 52, FWA- 3, PMW- 4, Dresser- 3, Vaccinator- 9, Computer- 1, S.N- 3, S/W- 12, Dhai- 3, FHW- 6 and Mali- 3.

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): CPI (M) today questioned the Centre for not making public full text of Naga Peace Accord signed two years ago. CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury referred to NSCN (I-M) leader Th. Muivah’s reported comment that the group’s framework agreement signed with the Centre promises integration of all Naga territories and wondered why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not release the full text of the accord to “bring out the truth”. “Muivah claims that the framework agreement that Modi signed with him promises ‘integration of all Naga territories’. But we can’t verify it.

“Why have the terms of the accord not been released for two years? Why doesn’t PM release the full text to bring out the truth?” Yechury asked on Twitter. Muivah had reportedly said earlier this week that ‘Greater Nagalim’ will have Naga-inhabited areas in Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh as part of the larger Nagaland state as per agreement signed on August 3, 2015.

Budget an ‘empty plate’, says NPCC Correspondent

K OHIMA , MAR 2 9 (NPN): Drawing attention to the deficit amounting to Rs. 1437.84 (2017-18) in the budget presented by chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie on March 28, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) said the government showed an empty plate to the people.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, NPCC president K. Therie said the deficit of Rs. 1437.84 which will be added with civil deposit (as the government does not have the cash) the figure might cross more than Rs. 2500 crore to 2600 crore . He maintained that Rs. 16,365.17 crores budgeted for 2017-18 was meant for 60 MLAs and chief bureaucrats and that not a single paisa will reach the villagers. Therie slammed the state government for failing to control the illegal appointments which would rather increase spending under non plan expenditure by more than 80% (which was supposed to be 40% for salaries in other states). Therie also criticized ministers, parliamentary secretaries for

hiking up their salaries and perks and this showed they were no longer legislators or lawmakers any more.

He also pointed out that there were too many retired officers re-employed as consultants and this has only pushed Nagaland government financially from bad to worse. Therie also added that according to the current financial situation, there were no possibilities of implementing 7th RoP since government does not have money. He also took a dig at the delegations of state legislators meeting every central leader with Naga shawls and flowers but that the state government did not get a single penny as special plan assistance or for non plan.

Instead, Therie said government has run short of central share of taxes. He said Nagas must no longer remain silent but must speak else generation future will be finished.

Meanwhile, speaking on condition of anonymity lest the disciplinary hammer hits him, one of the MLAs when contacted said the budget was not exactly a budget document.

Nagaland Governor writes to MHRD

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, has reportedly written to union minister of Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar, requesting him to consider 1379 Hindi Teachers appointed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Financial Assistance for Appointment of Language Teachers to continue till December 20, 2017. According to PRO, Raj Bhavan, Acharya expressed concern that the central government in a letter has already mentioned that the Scheme will be discontinued upon completion of the terminal year of the 12th Five Year Plan period 2012-2017. He appealed the Minister to continue the said Scheme for Non-Hindi states like Strategic Border Area State of Nagaland where Hindi speaking people were a positive agent to strengthen National integration.

ADC Niuland clarifies on CAG report

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Drawing attention to Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on fraudulent withdrawal of Rs. 37.99 lakh, ADC Niuland V. Lovitoly Sema has asked the CAG to specifically mention the period (January 2014-June 2014), since the error was committed by the predecessor. Lovitoly also wanted the authority to intimidate on the action taken on the issue.

EDSSU indefinite strike at LRSD

DIMAPUR, Mar 29 (NPN): East Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union (EDSSU) has decided to hold indefinite strike from April 2017 at the Land Records and Survey Directorate (LRSD) office Dimapur after the department failed to respond on its March 17, 2017 memorandum, regarding appointment cancellation of four LRSO and eight Survey Grade-I. In a statement, EDSSU president Kanato S. Awomi and general secretary Ato Achumi said that it has come to their knowledge that an “overage” has also been appointed as LRSO. Therefore, the union demanded the responsible minister/parl. secretary to immediately step down on moral ground.

Corrigendum

Apropos the news report “CAG detects anomalies in various departments”, the amount fraudulently drawn by DDO, Sericulture department should be read as Rs. 0.99 (Cont’d on p-8) lakh and not as published. (Correspondent)

Gov mourns ex-IBM Hepong’s demise DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, has expressed grief on the passing away of a veteran leader, Hepong Phom, who was elected as Interim Body Member from Tuensang Assembly Constituency in 1961.

In a condolence message, Acharya said late Phom, who was one of the few surviving Nagaland Interim Body Members, was a prominent social worker and a great human being.

The governor said Hepong Phom was instrumental in the formation of Nagaland State and had dedicated his life for the welfare of the people of Nagaland in general and State in particular.

He said late Phom’s contributions and sacrifices, even during the turbulent times, for the development of the state, would be remembered by all.

NPCC-ACAUT having unholy nexus: NPF

D IMA P U R , MAR 29 (NPN): NPF central through its media & press bureau has hit out at NPCC, saying the March 29 statement, in defense of ACAUT, (Cont’d on p-8) had proved beyond doubt both were two faces of (Lok Sabha passes all that the same coin. NPF howfour GST Bills, on p-7) ever said the unholy nexus would be short-lived since “their ego would not take them long to clash with each other.” NPF said it was ever ready to take on both NPCC and ACAUT the coming election if the elections were to be held on time.

Stating that the “marginalized party leaders” under the aegis of NPCC and ACAUT were singing the same tune to show their existence in the public domain, NPF however said the leftover leaders of NPCC, taking note of the forthcoming general elections, were “ It looks like they think meat shops are anti- trying to echo the voice of fanatic ACAUT members national.” who had been doing every-

This is it!

Citing simple examples of customary traditions where women were not allowed to touch weapons or included in the decision making bodies, CM said nowadays we have weapon wielding Mahilla battalion to provide security in the streets and also have lady officers in the form of DCs and Secretaries who make decisions everyone has to follow. Therefore the applicability of customary practices in an urban society is rather impractical and people should not be confused that we are living in the 21st Century, we have to think and act accordingly, times have changed, he said.

On the political front, Dr. Shürhozelie exhorted his party-men not to get carried away by news of a new political party that would soon be floated by former Member of Parliament Chingwang Konyak. He said, “You know your leaders, the principles of your party and the policies we pursue so there is no need to worry since in a democratic set-up

Why has PM not released full text of Naga accord: CPI-M

thing to tarnish the image of the government and the NPF party. NPF also termed ACAUT members as backdoor political agents with their own political axes to grind.

It said the ideologies of the Congress were outdated and that the public had rejected them in the last three general elections. Moreover, NPF said the Congress legislators themselves left the party for good because they were also frustrated and disenchanted with the ideology of the Congress. NPF rather asked NPCC to do a series of exercise to look into how their own weakness and their past misrule, with corruption at its heights, had sown the seeds of discontentment and disenchantment in the minds of the people.

“It should then own responsibility for the imbalances created in the society that has its roots back to the Congress regime,” NPF

said. Hitting out at ACAUT, NPF said their motives were clear for any layman to understand since the leaders have started displaying their political colour in the guise of common issues.

Asserting that NPF was a pro-poor party, it said NPF shall not do anything detrimental to public benefit.

In its endeavor for progressiveness of the people under the NPF government, it said “the party advices its legislators to work within the laid down rules and procedures to give best governance to the people throughout its tenure and, lacuna (if any) detected in the system, should be rectified or corrected without delay as and when brought to the notice of appropriate authorities”.

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Fisheries deptt distributes floating fish in Dimapur

floating fish distributed during the programme. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, Mar 29 (NPN): Nagaland is yet to make progress for a selfsufficient economy, said Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome while addressing the distribution of floating fish in the district programme under blue revolution (NEEL KRANTI) for 2016-17, sponsored by the department of fisheries on Wednesday, at Brooder Fish Farm.

Speaking on fishery sector, Kesonyu said ac-

cording to official figures India has been rated as the second largest producer of fish. He said that in India 40 million people have been surviving from fish production contributing 70 to 80 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.

Kesonyu said the government alone could not improve self-sufficiency of the state but rather, the farmers had to come forward and contribute for its growth. He lamented that the farming population in the state had gone down

to a great extent due to the desire of the people to live in urban areas only.

Stating that the state’s economic growth was not satisfactory, he questioned as to what would become of Nagaland if Assam put a ban on the state. “Talkers are more but workers are less,” he added.

Highlighting several schemes, DC said that government on its own part would provide the benefits to the people on time, but on the other hand farming community should also play an honest role instead

of being individualistic or blaming each other.

“Use the government benefits judiciously,” he encouraged the participants, adding that training session and awareness should be attended with interest in order to bring success in the field.

At the programme, department of fisheries, Kohima additional director Imtitongzuk Longkumer maintained that in order to help the small merchandize to make progress, he said that central government had in the previous year provided 32 metric tonnes of floating fish for Nagaland state. He also added that another 16 tonnes and lime which contained calcium carbonate, bone formation of fishes that cuts down acidity of soil and water, would be available for the fish farmers.

To avail construction of fishery and existing renovation of fisheries, one needed to submit Aadhaar card and residential proof to the department, he informed. Initially, the department would only provide machineries.

Altogether 50 farmers availed the floating fish which were distributed among the participants free of cost.

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ACID conducts ‘International Women’s Day’

DIMAPUR: Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) celebrated “International Women’s Day” along with domestic workers, Self Help Groups and Joint Liability Groups from Dimapur and Karbi Anglong, Assam who are under the wings of Ursuline Franciscan Sisters, under the theme “Be bold for change” at Assisi Hall, Lakeview Colony, Dimapur on March 25.

At the programme , chief guest advocate Liangsi, while speaking on “role of women in the family and society” encouraged the women to be

NSCN (I-M) condoles demise of comrade DIMAPUR: NSCN/ GPRN has expressed great sorrow at the sudden demise of late Morang Charanga, Tatar of Khunni region on March 28.

NSCN/GPRN MIP stated that late Charanga was nominated to Tatar on August 25, 2016 in recognition of his selfless service to the nation. It described him as someone who stood his ground with great dignity and a man of integrity, who had served the nation with faithfulness, sincerity and loyalty. MIP stated that his name would be entered in the golden history of the Naga national movement. NSCN/GPRN also conveyed sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all the bereaved family members, relatives and friends, stating that Naga Nation has lost a great peace loving son.

a role model and enlightened that the women have power to bring changes in the society. She also motivated the women to promote education to their children.

Guest of honour, Rev. Sr. Mary C J, provincial superior, Ursuline Franciscan Sisters of NE province encouraged the women to work hand in hand, to promote their rights and to stand by themselves in order to be an empowered woman.

Nikita Engheepi, program officer, TISS made aware of the legal provision available for women and

promoted knowledge on sexual harassment Act. Earlier, Sr. Pramila Lobo, director Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) welcomed the participants, quoting that “women are the architect of the society, a change for maker, builder of the family” she encouraged the women to be bold for change and to see for themselves how great things happen when women work together as one family.

The programme was symbolically inaugurated by lighting the lamp.

news in brief AIFFSO NSU annual general meeting: The annual general meeting of the All India Freedom Fighters’ & Successors’ Organization (AIFFSO) Nagaland State Unit (NSU) has been convened on April 8 at 1 p.m in Hotel Japfu, Kohima. AIFFSO NSU general secretary has requested all the office bearers of the state level and the 11 districts to attend the meeting positively.

DDLC quarterly meeting: Quarterly meeting of District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) on tobacco control has been postponed to March 31 at 11 a.m in the DC’s conference hall, Kohima.

District Nodal Officer (NTCP), Dr, Arenla Walling has informed all concerned members to note the change of date and to attend the meeting.

DBT under MGNREGA: Rural Development department has informed that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under MGNREGA would be implemented from April 1, 2017. All the registered Job Card Holders under MGNREGA have been informed to open bank accounts to facilitate direct cash transfer of wages in their respective accounts henceforth. Programme officers, MGNREGA/BDO would coordinate and assist the Job Card Holders in opening

of Bank accounts at the earliest to ensure timely and successful implementation of the programme in the state.

CANSSEA, Tuensang unit informs: Confederation of All Nagaland State Service Employees Association (CANSSEA) Tuensang unit has requested all the drawing and disbursing officers (DDO’s) under Tuensang district to submit their yearly membership fee for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 before April 15, Rs. 50 per employees per year i,e Rs. 100 with their employees list to Benei Lamthiu Treasury Office Tuensang. For further information one may contact: 8416059717/9402489307.

Lost and found: NSCN/GPRN Kyong Region authority has recovered an unregistered Bajaj Pulsar 180CC Bike (Red) bearing Engine No: DJZCCJ51986 and Chassis No: MD2A12D70CCJ49463 on March 29 , found abandoned at Tsumang ‘B’ Colony (near CMHS School) Wokha town. A press note by Kyong Region NSCN/GPRN region secretary, P. Renthungo Odyuo has informed that rightful owner may claim the same by producing the original documents in the office of the central administrative officer Kyong region within 7 days. One may contact the following numbers-9862663180/9612198930 .

NSCN K cadre ICAR Nagaland centre organizes awareness prog NABARD launches Farmers Club in Mkg 1apprehended

Five farmers clubs were launched by NABARD. DIMAPUR: NABARD launched five Farmers Clubs in Mokokchung district of Chakba, Salulamang, Satuskba, Medemyim and Aopenzu villages partnering with Care and Support Society (C&SS), Mokokchung, supported

by NStCB, Mokokchung

and Tuli branch and SBI Tsurangkong branch.

At the inauguration cum Base Level Orientation Training Program (BLOTP) of the clubs, S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD shared the importance of having a Farmers Club. Informing the

villagers and club members that Farmers Clubs were formed to strengthen the relationship between the banks and their rural clients, he said the idea was to bring development through credit, bring technology transfer and more awareness and capacity building for the farmers as well as for other villagers who are engaged in various income generation activities.

Amarjit also informed the villagers that through this forum they could convey their issues and problems to the banks and government departments. He further advised the clubs to help the bank in deposit mobilization and in extension of KCC in the villages.

At the programme branch managers also advised the Farmer Clubs to act as an agent to bridge the gap between banks and farmers of the village and also advised them to help the banks in opening of accounts as well as in recovery of loans.

The accused DIMAPUR: Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles undertook an operation in Laju village, Tirap District on March 29 where Wanghu Rangshong, ‘private’ of NSCN (K) was apprehended.

According to Col. C. Konwer, PRO (Defence) Assam Rifle battalion in a swiftly launched operation apprehended the cadre along with pistol, ammunition and extortion notes.

On post spot interrogation he admitted allegiance to NSCN (K) and he further divulged that he had been active part of the outfit since 2014, PRO added.

DIMAPUR: ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre organized an awareness programme on effects of climate change in agriculture and allied sectors and adaptation strategies in connection with the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) project on March 23 at Lotovi Village, Dimapur.

Imtisenla Walling, Technical Officer, GKMS project, briefed about the objective of the programme and the project.

Romen Sharma, scientist ICAR, Nagaland centre highlighted on the importance of Agromet advisory services of GKMS project and role in providing location specific agro-advisory services to the farmers of the state.

He insisted the farmers to take advantage of the mobile SMS services for better planning of their agricultural operations and requested the farmers to get registered with the

community Health mela held at Kuhuboto Special extension program

Dr. k.Vikato Kinimi delivering the inaugural speech.

DIMAPUR: Department of Health & Family Welfare under the aegis of National Health Mission conducted a multi-specialty health mela at Kuhuboto under Dimapur district on March 28.

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were collected. Street Play on the importance of ANC by adolescents of Kuhuboto was also performed during the health mela. A total of 515 patients availed the services provided during the health mela. 5 patients underwent Tubectomy.

Interpersonal communication on safe motherhood, immunization,

ANC, leprosy, malaria, hypertension and iodine deficiency were also carried out. Screening of PSA and documentaries on health topics were also aired and IEC materials were also distributed. Free medicines were also distributed and compensations were also given to those beneficiaries opting for permanent meth-

od of family planning.

Earlier, the health mela was inaugurated by Dr. Vikato Kinimi, CMO. He urged the public to avail the medical facilities which were brought to their door steps. Small speech was given by DCMO, Dr. Antoly in the programme chaired by Aboto Chishi, HCMC chairman, invocation prayer by Hevitoli, youth pastor, and vote of thanks was delivered by Ghoshito, KGPO president and benediction by Inashi, ASHA Kuhuboto.

Specialist doctors from various health programmes such as universal immunization programme, national vector borne diseases control program, national leprosy eradication program, national programme for control of blindness, revised national tb control program, national programme for prevention & control of deafness, national mental health program, national tobacco control programme, AYUSH, DAPCU, general medical officers and lab technicians were also available to examine the patients and for testing.

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DIMAPUR: Special community programme under the theme, “reaching out to the rural” was organised

by NSS unit of Sazolie College, Jotsoma (SCJ) on March 25, at the adopted village of Mezoma.

A press note by NSS, Sazolie College, Jotsoma programme officer, Thepfusalie Theunuo, stated that NSS unit Sazolie College, Jotsoma undertook a community project of helping the aged people in the village by distributing small consumptive items.

52 NSS volunteers from the final semester participated in the community extension program, while six volunteers from Mezoma Student’s Union also joined the NSS team for guiding the volunteers in undertaking the activities in 49 households from all three khels of the village.

Assistant professor and head of Political Science, Keviyale also extended untiring effort towards the success of the program.

Participants at the awareness programme.

SMS service by providing their mobile numbers to ICAR Nagaland Centre.

Dr. Mahak Singh, scientist, ICAR Nagaland centre highlighted the challenges faced by the livestock farmers in the changing climate scenario.

He stressed on the need to improve poultry and piggery farming by adopting

improved breeds. He also encouraged the farmers to adopt Artificial Insemination (AI) technology for breeding in piggery.

Dr. Azeze Seyie, scientist, ICAR Nagaland centre, informed the farmers about the effects of climate change in agriculture, especially in horticulture crops.

She also discussed various

SEEDS donates science kits to GMS Mhainamtsi DIMAPUR: Socio-economic Education and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) Jalukie Peren district donated “science kits” for elementary and secondary level to Mhainamtsi Government Middle School (GMS) Jalukie, Peren district on March 25.

In a short programme, director of SEEDS, Rev. HM Gonmei stressed on the importance of quality education and encouraged the students to work hard and expect positive outcome from the facility. He also informed that SEEDS in collaboration with the VEC would set up a separate science laboratory for the school. Rev. H M Gonmei said that SEEDS was committed to serve the community and environment by linking/bridging between “the needy and the donors”.

He exalted the generous donation of principal of Wai Hai International School in China, Tobin Holden and his wife head of science department, Daina Holden who were the sole donors of the science kits. Headmaster of LMH

School Mhainamtsi, Rejoice Kamei acknowledged the “first to have the facility” among the government middle schools of the district. He urged the students to excel in studies by utilizing the lab facility to the maximum in learning and not to let the opportunity go wasted”.

Chairman VEC, K Adin also expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to the SEEDS and the Holdens for their samaritan action and hopeful to uplift the progress of the school by the contribution. The programme was chaired by vice president SEEDS, Matthew Gonmei, while opening prayer was offered by head GB, Singamang. Teacherin-charge GMS Mhainamtsi, Adailiu proposed vote of thanks and dedication of the science kit was led by MBC Pastor, Kentipe and concluded with equipment display by teacher, Neiladai Science.

The programme was attended by hosts of members from SEEDS, VEC, vilage council, youth, church, teachers and students.

adaptation strategies for agriculture under climate change. She gave detailed information about the role of ICAR, Nagaland Centre for the development of agriculture in the state and encouraged the farmers to take advantage of services available at ICAR. Altogether 53 farmers attended the programme.

GSUK informs DIMAPUR: The chairman of Government Schools Union Kiruphema (GSUK), D. Ponnachan has informed that the first annual meeting of GSUK be would held on April 7 at 9:30 a.m in GMS Kiruphema. Chairman has informed all the teachers and staffs to attend the meeting without fail.

DDCF condemns

DIMAPUR: The Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) has condemned the two incidents of the recent past where Dr. Aotoshi was assaulted by one Vinoka Awomi and also the brutal and inhumane murder of Lanunukshi Pongen at Dimapur.

In a condemnation note, , DDCF president, Joseph Lemthur, on behalf of the forum, requested the law enforcing agencies to swiftly take actions against the culprits. “Such actions create a fear psychosis among the citizens if actions of the law enforcing agencies are not visible,” it stated.

The DDCF also extended condolences to bereaved family members of late Lanunukshi Pongen.

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Is the govt in another hurr y to hold civic polls and why?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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Yes, to win landslide before the 65% 2 0 1 8 g e n e ra l election.

No, it has to hold the polls sooner 25% or later.

10% Can’t say

Next poll

Q: Is the state govt serious

about tackling backdoor appointments?  Yes  No  Can’t say

WEATHER FORECAST March 30

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Clouds and sun with a t-storm 29 24 Aizawl

Clouds and sun with a t-storm 25 18

Guwahati Showers and a heavier t-storm 28 19 Imphal

Showers and a heavier t-storm 23 16

Itanagar Showers and a heavier t-storm 24 16 Shillong Showers and a heavier t-storm 18 15 Kohima

Showers and a heavier t-storm 19 15

Dimapur Showers and a heavier t-storm 26 19 Mkg

Showers and a heavier t-storm 21 15

Tuensang Showers and a heavier t-storm 16 11 Wokha

Showers and a heavier t-storm 20 18

Zunheboto Showers and a heavier t-storm 17 13

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Thursday, March 30, 2017

It is time to retrospect, says Yhome

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome called upon the youths to retrospect on where they had come from and where they visualize themselves in future.

DC said this while speaking as chief guest at the district youth convention, which was held at conference hall, Tourist Lodge Dimapur on Wednesday. Yhome asked the youths to look back at the history of human civilization and study the present situation of where they stand.

Yhome while pointing out that India may have astronauts and cosmonauts working and living in the international zone, he further added that Nagas were still fighting over a plot of land.

In this regard, he challenged the youths to overcome narrow mindedness and broaden their potential by not remaining as mere spectators.

He asked the youths to bring about change but not through violent means and said that most revolutions in history had been brought out by youth forces. To achieve the change, Yhome said that youths needed to be passionate about their goals.

He did agree that there had been few success stories of few voluntary organizations, but lamented the fact that

Kesonyu Yhome speaking at the programme. the spark was still missing Lotha where he maintained and thus encouraged them that so far 62 NYKs have to broaden their visions in been operating in India. global terms.

The basic objective of NYK On the issue of climate was to involve youths in change, Yhome said that nation building activities this was an area which the and to inculcate the values youths needed to take up on and empowerment among a serious note. Rather than the youths to make them blame the government of the productive and responsible day, Yhome said that youth citizens and to orient the needed to also bring about youths about the existing changes in electioneering programmes of NYK so practices as well. that the youths could avail Mentioning about the the facility of participating need to revive one’s village, in NYK programmes. he said that more that 80 NYKS state director, percent of the population Jackie, while highlighting still lived in rural areas. t h e p r o g r a m m e s a n d “If we do not revive our activities of NYK informed village, we will not move t h a t N Y K w o u l d b e forward” and “we need to organizing youth leadership look beyond” because the community, development problem can be addressed t r a i n i n g , y o u t h c l u b only by the youths. development programme, At the programme, sports, cultural programme, k e y n o t e a d d r e s s w a s skill upgradation, awareness delivered by NYK Dimapur, and education programme, UNV-DYC, K. Phyobemo observance of days and

weeks of national and international importance.

And that District Advisory C o m m i t t e e o n Yo u t h Programme (DACYF) have been constituted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner for better coordination and linkage with other gover nment departments and agencies for organization of youth programme in the state.

Mentioning the awards to outstanding youth clubs under the scheme, she said that award money have been enhanced to 25, 000 for district level and Rs. 1 lakh for state level. At the national level the award money will be Rs. 5 lakhs, 3 lakhs and 2 lakhs for first, second and 3rd position respectively. She informed that application for ms would be made available at NYK office.

During the second sessions, topics on “skill development”, “volunteerism”, “why is our generation unhappy?” “opportunities and scope for youth”, “Today’s education system areas where improvement is needed and suggestions” and “Tobacco and its ill effects on young people” were presented by Yithachu Thur (EAC) (P), Dimapur, chief functionary CAN youth Jenpu, Imli Wapang Aier (EAC) (P) Dimapur, Vitono Gugu Haralu and Dimapur government hospital, Dr. Tetso respectively.

Women sericulturists’ training on eri host plants plantations

Women sericulturists’ at the training programme.

KO H I M A , M A R 2 9 (NPN): District Sericulture Office, Kohima organised 8-day long training on Eri host plants plantation and improved silkworm rearing technologies from March 9-21 under IESDP(NERTPS) 2016-17 at various blocks within Kohima district.

During the training, about five hundred women sericulturists were trained on the different types of food plants available for

silkworm rearing, methods of cultivation of the main food plants of Eri i.e, Castor and Kessuru with on field demonstration, improved silkworm rearing technologies, economics of Ericulture, disease and pests management of Eri silkworm host plants and Eri silkworm.

The training started in two blocks, namely Ts e m i n y u t o w n a n d Chunlika at Tseminyu on March 9-10. Trainings for

beneficiaries of Jakhama, Chiephobozou, Kohima villages were organised at Khonoma Rufunuo hall at ‘D’ block, Kohima from March 15-21.

The resource persons for the training were asst. sericulture o f f i c e r Yi n g s u n g b e n i Ngully, extension officer Keneizetuo Khro, extension agent Henwalo Lorin, seri supervisor and Atenjemba Imchen and Thepfuroko.

GPS Longra ‘B’ gets new building

DIMAPUR: The new building of GPS Longra ‘B’, constructed under SSA, was inaugurated on March 16 by DDEO Tuensang, I. Sashi Ao. Sashi in his address lauded the village education committee (VEC) supported by the village community and teaching staff for the effort towards successful completion of the project.

He advised the VEC to ensure proper functioning of the school.He also urged upon

the villagers to provide proper supplement education to the students as they attend only six-hour classes. During the function, short speeches were delivered by VEC chairman, J. Hopong, GB E. Koiba, and K. Wongto Chang.

The programme was chaired by teacher Nokum. Invocation was said by Pastor Longsing Baptist Fellowship, B. Chingmak and benediction was offered by Pastor Longra Baptist Church, B. Chuba Chang.

Fire services conducts mock drill at MTC

DIMAPUR: Fire services department of Wokha district conducted a fire safety mock drill on March 24, at Mount Tiyi College (MTC).

At the programme, fire services personnel under 2nd OC Stephen Ts u k h r u b r i e f e d t h e students on the different classes of fire and its safety measures in case of fire emergencies in the college, or at our homes and the neighbourhood.

They demonstrated o n h ow we c a n s ave ourselves and save others in such disasters.

A TOT training for the students was conducted where the students were trained to handle fire extinguishers, how to rescue and evacuate

Fire services personnel along with college students of MTC. injured victims to a safe 2nd OC Fire Ser vices personnel for conducting place and ensure site safety D e p a r t m e n t S t e p h e n such programme in the of the surroundings.

Tsukhr u, and his fire college.

Teachers and students participated in the mock drill and have expressed that such programmes was very informative and valuable.

Principal, faculty and students further expressed gratitude to

Assam Rifles ESM veterans cell established

DIMAPUR: All Assam Rifles Ex Servicemen (AR ESM) in Nagaland are informed that Veterans Cells have been established in Nagaland as per the following details: Kohima, contact no. 0370-2290825, e-mail arveteranskohima @ gmail.com; Chiswema Dimapur Ao Baptist Church youths in action at Dimapur railway station where they cut hair and (Wokha, Kiphire, Phek washed the feet of underprivileged, even nail polished applied on some. They also gave refreshments districts), 0370-229020, arveterans5sect @ gmail. to the downtrodden.

DIMAPUR: Five schools and one college have been declared tobacco free institutions during the district level co-ordination committee review meeting for the 4thQuarter 20162017 which was held at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on March 29.

According to DIPR report, ADC Dimapur Elizabeth, who was the chairman o f t h e p r o g r a m m e, challenged the schools and colleges who had received the Tobacco free school certificate to continue wo r k i n g f o r a b e t t e r society. S.M High School, Hornbill School, Dimapur Mission Hr. Sec. School, Bethel Baptist School, St. Michael’s School and Tetso College was given tobacco free school certificates.

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TSUD organises career guidance & skill development programme in Dimapur

TSUD executives with the participants of the program and dignitaries.

D I M A P U R : Te n y i m i Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) in collaboration with Pinnacle Skills and P r o Ru r a l o r g a n i s e d “career guidance and skill development” programme on March 25 in Dimapur, with Dr Yelhi Vero (asst prof. Peren Govt College),

Adahe Neli (Pro Rural) and James Kithan (Pinnacle Skills) as resource persons.

Speaking in the 1st session for the topic “choosing a rewarding career” Dr Yelhi Vero stressed on the need to have faith in God, in making ever y decision and to

believe in the word of God. In the 2nd session, Adahe Neli speaking on the topic, “understanding self interest and abilities, 1st step toward career building” exhorted the students’ to explore all the wide range of possibilities and make use of the various schemes

and policies introduced by the government for the students’.

The speaker of the 3rd session, James Kithan speaking on the topic “skill development” emphasised that all the training programme at Pinnacle Skill s were free of cost and provided by the government in order to skill its citizens.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Gaitangliu Gonmei, TSUD vice p r e s i d e n t , i nvo c a t i o n

by Pechesin Bukh and Ekiehangbe presented a song of praise. TSUD president Azo Wetsah gave the keynote, vote of thanks was pronounced by general secretary, A. Shyerhunlo Lorin and benediction by Lankhonlu Rongmei.

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com; Dimapur (Peren, Dimapur Districts), 03862248846, arveterans6sect @ gmail.com; Tuensang (Mokokchung, Tuensang, Longleng, Mon and Zunheboto Districts), 03861220890, arveterans7sect @ gmail.com. AR Veterans in Nagaland can also visit DGAR website www.assamrifles.gov.in information.

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SC upholds Tripura HC’s sacking of 10,000 teachers told IANS over phone from New Delhi.

“The Supreme Court also asked the Tripura government to initiate a fresh recruitment process

by May 31 and complete it

by December 31 in compliance with the obligatory qualifications as mandated by the NCERT (National Council for Educational Research and Training).”

“The state government may consult with the union MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) about the procedure of the recruitment process and procedure,” he said.

The Supreme Court order came on three special leave petitions filed before it separately by the Tripura government, beneficiary teachers and terminated teachers.

Tripura Law and Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty said in Agartala that the state government would take its next course of action af-

ter receiving the certified copy of the Supreme Court judgment. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t would stand behind the government teachers,” he told reporters.

A division bench of the Tripura High Court, comprising then Chief Justice Deepak Kumar Gupta (now elevated to the apex court) and then Justice Swapan Chandra Das (since retired) had passed the order and asked the state government to frame a new employment policy within two months.

Tripura’s Left Front gover nment recr uited 1,100 post-graduate and 4,617 graduate teachers in 2010 and 4,606 undergraduate teachers in December 2013.

The main opposition parties, including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress, had welcomed the high court’s verdict and sought fresh recruitments.

ABVP Nomati unit formed

195 million in India undernourished

Diphu, Mar 29: The Nomati unit of Akhail Bharatiya Vidyarthy Parishad (ABVP) was formed on Tuesday after a meeting.

The meeting was presided over by ABVP, KADC district in-charge Binud Terang.

Conveoor of district ABVP Jiten Bey also attended the meeting.

Guwahati, Mar 29 (PTI): Close to 195 million people in India still remain undernourished and do not have access to healthy diet, a seminar was told here today.

Assam’s position was among one of the bottom five states of the country and was also lacking in its health and nutrition indicators with 36.4 per cent children under five years of age stunted and infant mortality rate at a high 48 per cen.

The seminar ‘Transforming the Food and Nutrition Landscape in Assam’, organised by Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security, India (CFNS) and Inter Agency Group (IAG), Assam, stressed the need for an urgent and concerted action along with a new development agenda to tackle hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in the state.

Opportunities for achieving food and nutrition security in a sustainable way have been globally identified and many countries are making progress on it.

Assam Chief Secretary V K Pipersenia said there was a need for an urgent action on the issue and the state can tackle the problem besides setting an example for the other states.

The seminar also discussed how resources can be optimally utilised to improve the present situation and what best could be done to achieve the state targets.

A ga r tala / N e w Delhi, Mar 29 (IANS): In a major setback to the Tr i p u r a g ove r n m e n t , the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Tripura High Court order terminating the jobs of over 10,000 teachers but allowed them to continue in their jobs till December 31, the state’s Law Secretary said.

The apex court asked the Tripura government to initiate the fresh recruitment process and allowed the terminated teachers to participate in the selection process.

“A Supreme Court division bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit upheld the Tripura High Court’s May 7, 2014, order terminating the jobs of 10,323 government teachers. However, the Supreme Court allowed them to continue in service till December 31,” Tripura Law Secretary D.M. Jamatia

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During the meeting, Robinson Ingti was elected as the president of ABVP Nomati unit while Anita Millikpi and Dalen Chandra Basumatary were elected as vice presidents. Densing Terang was elected as secretary, Sanju Ingti and Pabitra Enghi as joint secretaries, Jiki Timung as organizing secretary and Risim Tisso as joint organizing secretary.

SC for voluntary shifting of Bru refugees to Mizoram

Aizawl, Mar 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said Bru refugees, lodged in relief camps in Tripura after being displaced from Mizoram, should be allowed to voluntarily return to their native state.

A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice S K Kaul referred to the February 6 order in which Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar had informed the court that he would convey to the authorities concerned that status quo be maintained on shifting back of displaced families to Mizoram.

“We accordingly hereby clarify that such Bru families that were displaced to Tripura and desiring to return to Mizoram voluntarily, shall be allowed to do so on their own will and such of the families, which desire such rehabilitation, will be provided the necessary pre-requisites as has been provided to others who have been rehabilitated,” it said.

During the hearing, the solicitor general told the court that rehabilitation process of Bru families is going on and a joint monitoring group (JMG), headed by the Union home secretary, is looking after it. He said that the petitioner, Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples Forum, has participated in the JMG meetings with regard to rehabilitation process which has been undertaken by the Mizoram government with the help of the Centre and the Tripura government.

“When they (petitioner) have participated in the meeting of the joint monitoring group, they should not have presented their grievances here (before the apex court),” Kumar told the bench. He said that the JMG is already seized of the matter and it is trying to find out the modalities and is also considering raising the compensation to be paid to displaced Bru families from Rs 80,000 to Rs 10 lakh each.

Manipuris celebrate New Year

A man offering special dishes prepared on Sajibu Nongma Panba.

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IMPHAL, Mar 29: Manipur Wednesday celebrated ‘Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba’, the new year of Manipuri (Meetei) lunar calendar with gaiety and fervour.

The celebration that began with ritual offerings of fruits, vegetables, rice and other uncooked food items to the almighty at the main entrance gate of each household ended with the

worship of hill deity after climbing nearby hills.

Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba is the New Year festival of Manipur.

It is celebrated on the first day of the month Sajibu (March), the first month of Manipuri lunar calendar.

Traditionally, on this very day, the ‘Chahitaba’ is also selected for the next year during a special ritual function at the royal palace.

Chahitaba bears all the sins of the people for the

whole year. Chahitaba is nominated by Maibas after comparing the horoscope.

As people prayed for a peaceful and prosperous New Year, every household appeased the almighty with a sumptuous feast.

Married women visited their parental homes to present gifts to their relatives and wish them prosperity. The New Year celebrations are also followed by a traditional folk dance ‘Thabal Chongba.’

northeast Chief justice bats for legal awareness SHILLONG, Mar 29 (Agencies): Meghalaya high court chief justice Dinesh Maheshwari has stressed on the importance to sensitize people, especially at the grassroots level, about their rights and duties as citizens of the country.

Maheshwar, who inaugurated a four-day training programme for paralegal volunteers (PLVs) of East Khasi hills district at the Shillong Law College here on Tuesday, said, “Para-legal Volunteers, the first points of contact for people seeking legal aid, play an important role in educating people about their rights.”

He added that they also act as intermediaries between the common people and legal services institutions for removing barriers of access to justice.

The chief justice urged judges, lawyers and government officials to take part in training and share their experiences to further enlighten and equip paralegal volunteers to deal with various types of legal issues.

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9 rescued from human traffickers in Mnp Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 29: Eight boys and a teenage girl were rescued from traffickers by anti-human trafficking unit of Manipur police in separate operations at Imphal Airport, an official source said Wednesday.

The eight boys are suspected to be from Myanmar while the 16-year-old girl is from Manipur’s Churachandpur district. They were rescued from the Imphal airport while they were about to take flights to different destinations outside the state with fake documents.

The Anti-human trafficking cell of the state police intercepted the eight boys at the airport on March 27 while trying to take a flight to Chennai via Kolkata without proper documents.

While the 16-year-old girl was rescued from the same airport where she was to board a flight to Bangkok via Kolkata with fake documents on Tuesday, the source said.

All the boys (aged between 18 to 20) were trying to board a Chennai bound flight via Kolkata without any adult to guide them.

They possessed Adhaar cards which later turned out to be fake. On further verification, it was found out that two of them were already in Chennai.

Later, police handed them to Imphal West Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further necessary steps for onward handing over to CWC Churachandpur.

The boys were handed over to Churachandpur CWC as their addresses in the fake Adhaar cards were in Churachandpur district.

Sources said that CWC who verified them found errors in the date of birth of the child and identity of the sex in most of the Adhaar cards they possessed.

Moreover, no foreign passports were possessed by the boys. Authority of the CWC has lodged a suomoto case to investigate into it, the source added.

The rescue of 16-yearold girl at the Imphal airport by the same anti-trafficking unit of the state police came up barely a day after the eight boys were intercepted.

The source alleged that the girl hailing from Churachandpur district was about to board a Kolkata-

bound flight for onward journey to Bangkok.

An Adhaar card and school certificates possessed by the girl turned out to be fake during verification by the police team and Child Line in Imphal.

Preliminary investigation of the police revealed that the girl was to be taken to Bangkok where she would be employed as domestic worker. She was accompanied by a woman from Senapati district who had earlier involved in human trafficking case.

The woman, however, managed to get away from the airport sensing the presence of the police personnel, the source said. Singjamei police of Imphal West district registered a FIR for further investigation into the case and the girl has been sent to the juvenile observation home in Imphal.

Human trafficking, particularly child trafficking, has been on the rise in Manipur though it largely remained elusive from the public domain. The alarming rate is evident from the fact that 62 cases of child trafficking were recorded from 2013 to June 2016.

JACAATB to hold talks with Government Imphal, Mar 29 (PTI): The Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bill (JACAATB) will hold talks with the N Biren Singh government regarding the demands of the tribal people, the spokesperson of the JACAATB said today.

The JAC AATB held a consultative meeting with the public to decide whether to attend Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s request for a meeting to bury the eight bodies of people killed while protesting the passage of three bills by the state assembly in August, 2015, still lying at Churachandpur District Hospital, JACAATB, Spokesperson Sangboi, told reporters here.

He said the meeting decided hold talk with the N Biren Singh government to press the demands of the tribal people based on the desire of the civil society organisations like extension of 6th Schedule of Indian Constitution in Churachandpur district of Manipur.

IED rocks Adopt location specific farming to double farmer’s income: ICAR Manipur’s border Correspondent

Umiam, Mar 29: Indian Council Agriculture Research emphasized the need of adopting location specific farming approaches for doubling farmer’s income in the northeastern states with particular reference to Assam.

“Additional 5-6 million tonnes of food-grains are needed in the next few decades to feed the population of region and Assam will have to play a pivotal role for the same,” ICAR for North Eastern Hill Region, Director Dr. S.V. Ngachan said.

Ngachan was speaking at exposure cum training programme for the senior officials of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) Assam, on ‘‘improved farming practices for enhancing productivity and income of farmers’’. The objective of the programme was to equip officials on various recent technologies for their possible implementations through various NABARD schemes. A total of 20 NABARD officials including General Manager, Deputy General Manager and Assistant General Manager and District Development Mangers (DDMs) from Assam participated in the programme. Ngachan also called for the measures such as quality seed production and availability, locational specific integrated and

3 charred to death in oil tanker fire in Assam Guwahati, Mar 29 (PTI): Three persons were charred to death when an oil tanker burst into flames after it rammed into a tree along National Highway 37 in Nagaon district of Assam today, police officials said.

The incident occured at Baghjan near Jakhalabandha in the district.

The three persons were in the tanker whose flames also engulfed the tree, gutted three nearby houses and a minibus parked nearby. The residents however, escaped unhurt, the officials said.

Several fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the flames, the officials said and added that vehicular traffic on the NH-37 was stopped and the area cordoned off till the blaze was brought under control. One of the dead has been identified as Rajkumar Mahato who was handyman of the oil tanker, the officials said.

organic farming systems, adoption of multiple stress tolerant varieties especially floods and droughts along with adequate technology back stopping to achieve the desired goal of self-sufficiency in food grain production.

ICAR-ATARI Director, Dr. B.C. Deka also stressed on the need for bringing vast rice fallow areas of the north east particularly Assam under double cropping by cultivating pulses, oilseeds etc, for enhancing cropping intensity, income and food security of the region.

“Krishi Vijayan Kendras and NABARD should work hand in hand for agricultural development in the region,” he said.

NABARD Chief General Manager Rajashree K. Baruah stressed upon strengthening convergence between ICAR and NABARD to formulate and implement effective programmes for the betterment of the farming community of the region.

“The exposure cum training programme comprised of theory and practical sessions on technological options for north east India including integrated farming system, organic farming, conservation agriculture, climate resilient agriculture, high-tech horticulture, livestock production and health management, post-harvest processing, meat processing and composite fish farming,” she added.

town Moreh

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IMPHAL, Mar 29: A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off at the backside of a temple in Manipur’s border town Moreh Wednesday morning, an official report said.

No casualty was reported in the explosion at Shiv Shankar Mandir, around 8.30 am.

None of the militant outfit actively operating in the town bordering with Myanmar have owned up till the time of filing of this report even though police suspect militants’ hand behind the explosion.

There was none except the pujari (priest) in the temple at the time of explosion. The pujari was performing ritual inside the temple, reports said.

A hole of around three feet diameter was created on the concrete wall of the temple besides damaging the kutcha fencing nearby by the impact of the explosion.

Soon after the explosion, top officials of the state police at the border town and Assam Rifles from nearby post rushed and took stoke of the situation.

Following the explosion, security has been beefed up in the border town and its vicinity, police said.

AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CORRECTION

Regd. No. 3439/17 Dated 28/03/17 I, Shri. Kato K. Sukhalu alias Kato Sema permanent resident of Project Colony, District, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declares as follows.

1. That I am bonafide law abiding citizen of India.

2. That in my Aadhar Card/PAN Card/ my name is written as Kato K. Sukhalu but in my Appointment Order my name is entered as Kato Sema.

3. Whereas Kato K. Sukhalu and Kato Sema refers to one or the same person only, which is me.

4. That henceforth my name shall be used as Kato K. Sukhalu in my entire official documents and purposes.

5. That this affidavit is made to clarify/rectify/change the names and through this present be it known to all concerned and make commission/ acceptance/change of my name as Kato K Sukhalu in all official documents and intends.

Deponent I verify that the above mentioned statements declared by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no material is concealed herein.

Deponent Sworn before First Class Magistrate/Notary Public.

Notary Public DP-2892

Regd. No. 302/17

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 29/03/17

I, Shri. Ghokiye Achumi, S/o. Ghilesho Achumi, aged about 43 years, presently residing at H/No. 42 Nihoto Village, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and oath as follows.

1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my name has been written/entered as "Ghokiye Kappo" and "Ghokiye Sumi" and my father name has been written as "Ghilesho Sumi" and "Ghilesho Kappo" in some of my official document.

3. That both "Ghokiye Achumi", "Ghokiye Kappo" and "Ghokiye Sumi" are of same and one person i.e, myself and "Ghilesho Achumi", "Ghilesho Sumi" and "Ghilesho Kappo" are of same person i.e, my father.

4. That I am swearing this affidavit to declare that "Ghokiye Achumi", "Ghokiye Kappo" and "Ghokiye Sumi" are of same and one person i.e, myself and "Ghilesho Achumi", "Ghilesho Sumi" and "Ghilesho Kappo" are of same person i.e, my father.

5. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials are concealed therein.

Deponent Sworn before me on 29th day of March 2017.

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Dearest Ajung (Chingmo) I was dreaming of a wonderful niece and your parents were expecting a cute daughter. You know what,GOD was so kind that he fulfilled both our wishes.Happy birthday my mischievous niece.

Lots of love Ati Alem n Aien Gudmorning Miss i don’t know, Many many hapi return of da day Miss....u played so many roles in our lyf as a teacher, Mentor, Guide, Leader and friend Etc....N we are xo mch lucky to av u in our lyf...

On dz spchl day we wish n pray tat God bless u abundant lyf 1nc agn we wish u a vry Happy Happy birthday.......

Lotz of luv 4rm Imli, Tezen, Soni, Sasa n Enok....

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER (D&R) DEPARTMENT OF POWER E-TENDER NOTICE For information of interested/eligible bidders - log in at www. nagalandtenders.gov.in to participate in the bidding process for the following packages of DDUGJY works..

A/Feeder & DTR meters: on the website 30/03/17 B/33/11/KV Substation works: on the website 20/04/17 C/33 KV Line: on the website 25/04/17 D/11 KV line, DTR & LT: on the website 25/04/17 Chief Engineer (D&R) Department of Power, Nagaland : Kohima DC-609

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

PUGHOBOTO : NAGALAND NO.JUDL-4/SUCC/2016-17/280 Dated 17th March 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

Whereas, Smti. Yetoli, W/o Late K.Sukhavi Sema of Tsaphimi Village has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate under Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to claim family pension of her husband, who expired on 14th Jan. 2017.

Therefore public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (Thrifty) days from the date of publication of this notice.

Namang Sepong Chang Sub Divisional Officer (C) Pughoboto : Nagaland K-0857 Regd. No. 2872/17

AFFIDAVIT

Dated : 28/03/17

I, Shri. Izheto Aye, H/o Rose Aye and father of Jessica Aye who is studying in Class-IX at St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School, Chumukedima, Dimapur solemnly declare that my daughter name, D.O.B and her mother name is inadvertently entered as Neiwutoli Aye, D.O.B 08/08/02 and M/Name Hoyani Aye instead of Jessica Aye, D.O.B 08/08/2003 and M/Name Rose Aye in her documents.

From today my daughter name shall be entered as Jessica Aye. D.O.B 08/08/2003 and her Mother Name Rose Aye in all her official & correspondence documents.

DP-2896 Regd. No. 3043/16 Date : 03/11/2016 AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Shri. H. Khenito Awomi, S/o Hekhuvi permanent resident of Khukishe Village, Aghunato, Nagaland and presently residing at DC Hill Colony, Zunheboto, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to SUMI NAGA Community resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I am a Govt. employee serving as L/NK under DEF Zunheboto.

3. That my name is inadvertently entered and recorded as H.Khenito, H. Khenito Sumi & Khenito Awomi in my Service Book, Khenito.H, in my Service ID Card, Khenito Hekhuvi in my PAN card bearing No. ANCPH3209H, Khenito Sumi in my SBI Passbook bearing A/C No. 32725341021 but my actual name is H. Khenito Awomi which is recorded in my all educational and other doucments.

4. That the above mentioned H. Khenito, H. Khenito Sumi, Khenito, Khenito.H, Khenito Sumi & H.Khenito Awomi are one and same person which is referred to me.

5. That, from the date of this declaration, I shall be called and address by the name as H. Khenito Awomi for all official purpose and legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

6. That the statements made in para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 3rd day of Nov. 2016 at Zunheboto, Nagaland.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-2888

India warns of WMD getting into hands of state patronised terrorists UNITED NATIONS, MAR 29 (IANS): State patronage of international terrorists who can get hold of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) constitutes a real and present danger to international security, India has warned.

“State patronage of non-state actors whose nihilism knows no international boundary or humanitarian taboo is putting the world at risk,” Amandeep Singh Gill, India’s Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), said on Tuesday at the organisation’s plenary session in Geneva.

“The threat of nonstate actors accessing weapons of mass destruction is real and present,” he said.

of the threshold for use of nuclear weapons,” he said.

While India and China have declared a ‘no first use’ policy — that they will not be the first to use nuclear weapons — the United States, Britain, France, Russia and Pakistan have notably rejected such a policy keeping open their first-strike options.

In some of theses countries ,doctrines on nuclear weapons use are also undergoing changes.

“Nuclear proliferation continues and new scenarios are being conjured for the use of nuclear weapons in a chilling throwback to the worst cliches of the Cold War,” Mr. Gill said. “Fissile material production for nuclear weapons is being expanded at a rate not seen since the Cold War.” He made an apparent reference to the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT), which has been hobbled for over 22 years due to wranglings by major

nuclear powers on what grade of materials would be covered under it and how verifications should be carried out.

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Nuclear majors’ ‘double standards’

At the same time, without directly naming them individually or collectively, Mr. Gill warned of the perils posed by the established nuclear powers and accused them of creating a “false narrative of double standards.”

“The real danger to international security comes from extremely narrow views of security, lowering

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): The government today faced a major embarrassment in the Rajya Sabha as five amendments moved by the opposition to the Finance Bill 2017 were adopted before the House approved the measure.

Of the five opposition amendments, three were moved by the Congress member Digvijaya Singh and two by Sitaram Yechury of CPI(M).

The amendments were adopted with a significant margin, with the difference of votes ranging between 27 and 34 votes. Trinamool Congress, which has 10 members, staged a walkout before the voting in the House where the ruling NDA is in a minority. In the 245-member House, the BJP has 56 members while the NDA jointly has 74 members.

Earlier, while replying to the debate, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley strongly defended the government’s endeavour to make Aadhaar compulsory for access to various benefits, saying it was necessary to check frauds, including tax evasion. While talking about Aadhaar, he admitted that it was a “great initiative” of the previous UPA government and said the NDA dispensation is expanding it. “Earlier, some of us had doubts over Aadhaar...

Some of your people (in Congress) also had doubts.

Later, a presentation was made to the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) where the doubts were cleared,” Jaitley said.

Responding to repeated questions by the Congress members as to why Aadhaar was being made mandatory, he countered by asking why this technology should not be utilised since it was created for public benefit.

Congress leader P Chidamabaram asked whether the government could give guarantee that the Aadhaar details would not be leaked through hacking.

To this, the Finance Minister said while hacking could not be ruled out, the firewalls should be made stronger.

“If the firewalls can be broken and hacking can take place, the hacking can take place anywhere,” he said, adding “Hacking does not take place because of Aadhaar” and referred to such an incident that took place at the Pentagon in the US. When referred to the leakage of Aadhaar details of cricketer M S Dhoni, Jaitley said it was the result of an “immature” act by somebody in Ranchi against whom action has been taken.

For this reason, the technology cannot be discredited, he said.

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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

‘Constantly moving goal posts’

“The goal posts on the only instrument capable of bringing such production to an end in a non-discriminatory and internationally and effectively verifiable manner are sought to be constantly moved and linkages attempted with issues that have nothing to do with this forum,” Mr. Gill declared.

In a challenge to the global powers, he said, “Those who wish to take on the mantle of leading must demonstrate that they truly and selflessly seek the common good, follow what they preach and respect for others what they ask for themselves.”

Sketching out a global scenario of dangers from WMD, Mr. Gill said dead-

Nagpur, March 29 (IANS): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday dismissed reports that he was in the race for the President of India’s post and asserted that he will not accept even if he was nominated.

“I am not interested in that post. Such a news is only for entertainment. That is never going to happen,” Bhagwat said in Marathi while interacting with media persons here.

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s ally Shiv Sena earlier in the week urged the Narendra Modi government to consider Bhagwat for the post of the President, contending that it would pave the way for India to become a Hindu Rashtra.

But Bhagwat on Wednesday insisted his only priority was the Rashtriya Swayamsevek Sangh (RSS).

“We close all doors before coming here. When we work in the Sangh, we don’t go there (to such high posts).

There are many Swayamsevaks up there and they know it well,” he said -- obliquely hinting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a former Swayamsevak who should know about the RSS culture.

“Even if in an impossible situation my name is nominated, we will not accept it,” said Bhagwat and assured his followers not to panic about the news.

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“The world is no longer the playground of a few,” Mr. Gill said. “The language of privilege and entitlement has no place in today’s world and indeed human progress will wash around the remaining pockets of privilege and entitlement, leaving them stranded just as it has done so in the past.”

Greater Noida, MAR 29 (AGENCIES): Two days after the attack on African nationals in Greater Noida, a young Kenyan woman was reportedly attacked in the city, located in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.

Maria Burendi (25) alleged that she was beaten up and kicked in the abdomen while travelling in a cab in Greater Noida’s Kasna area.

The police said the incident took place around 4.30 a.m.

Greater Noida Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh told The Hindu that the incident occurred when the woman was coming from Delhi to Greater Noida.

“She lives in Alstonia residential society in Greater Noida. A few meters away from the residential society, the cab was reportedly stopped by goons and she was slapped,” Ms. Singh said. “We are in touch with her. Once she gives a written complaint, we will lodge an FIR. We have launched manhunt to nab the culprits.

We are recovering CCTV footage from the spot,” Ms. Singh said. The woman was taken to a hospital for medical examination. Dr. Sanil Kapoor of Greater Noida’s Kailash hospital told The Hindu that she was discharged after first aid.

Delhi HC orders retrial in five 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases records were placed before the high court by the CBI during hearing of another 1984 riot case in which the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been challenged by the agency.

While going through the records, the bench observed that neither the witnesses nor the complainant were examined properly by the trial courts and the matter was decided in a “hurry”.

It directed Delhi Police to investigate the matter and fixed the matter for April 20, asking the complainants to

appear before the court.

The bench issued notice to various accused, including ex-councillor Balwan Khokkar, former MLA Mahender Yadav and Ved Prakash.

It noted that in some cases complaintants were not issued summons and in the rest, the summons were sent to the addresses where houses were burnt during riots and therefore, could not be served.

The riots broke out on November 1, 1984 after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

16 Goa revenue department officials suspended

India gifts seven horses to Nepal Army

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered retrial in five 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases in which all the accused were acquitted in 1986.

A bench of Justices Gita Mittal and Anu Malhotra also issued showcause notices to all the accused asking why the case against them not be retried.

The suo motu directions to reopen the cases were issued after perusing the trial court records regarding the acquittal in those cases. The trial court

Panaji, Mar 29 (IANS): Sixteen officials of the Goa Revenue Department were suspended on Wednesday for coming late to work, shortly after a surprise visit

by Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte at a sub-district collectorate.

Khaunte on Wednesday morning visited the sub-collectorate in Mapusa, located around 10 km from Panaji, and later told reporters that the suspension of late-comers for two days was ordered. The 16 officials, mostly from the lower bu-

reaucracy, were suspended after they reported late to work by 15 minutes.

“The suspension is a warning. If this continues, this dereliction will be recorded in the annual confidential reports. There seems to be lethargy. We cannot be slack in offices, which deal directly with members of the public,” Khaunte said. Last week, state Water Resources Minister Vinod Palienkar also paid surprise visit to a departmental office and issued warnings to staffers who reported late at work.

Kathmandu, March 29 (IANS):Visiting Indian Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat on Wednesday presented seven horses to the Nepal Army, a media report said. Gen. Rawat, who is here on a four-day visit to Nepal -- during which President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will confer upon him the honorary rank of General in the Nepal Army -- handed over a stallion light breed, two brood mares, two gelds and two donkey stallions to his Nepali counterpart Gen. Rajendra Chhetri, the Himalayan Times reported.

NIA charge-sheets 8 alleged Islamic State operatives

New Delhi, MAR 29 (PTI): The NIA on Wednesday filed two charge sheets against eight people allegedly owing allegiance to the banned ISIS terror outfit for conspiring to “wage a war” against the country, and targeting foreigners and important personalities in India.

The two separate charge sheets were filed in the designated NIA court in Kochi, a spokesman for the anti-terror probe agency said. The first charge sheet named seven people-Manseed Mehmood, Swalih Mohammed, Rashid Ali, Ramshad N K, Safvan P, Jasim N K, and Shajeer Mangalassery under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including the one related to waging war against the country, besides sections of anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The seven accused, who hail from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, were alleged to have entered into a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the country by collecting explosives and other material to target prominent persons and places of public importance in various parts of southern India.

The accused were arrested by the NIA from Kannur district of Kerala while they were conducting a secret meeting of the ISIS

module named ‘Ansarul Khilafa Kerala’ formed in August last year under the leadership of absconding accused Shajeer Mangalassery, who was claimed to have fled to Afghanistan in June 2016 to join the ISIS. The NIA claimed its probe has established that the accused formed an ISIS module that conspired and prepared to target prominent persons including Judges of High Court, political leaders and senior police officers, besides foreigners in India.

Members of the module, within and outside India, used online social media platforms Facebook, and predominantly Telegram, on which various secret groups were formed for plotting terrorist attacks.

The accused persons were alleged to have had tried to radicalize and recruit their friends or associates and also collected funds for the terrorist organization.

I n a nother c ha rge sheet, Subahani Haja, who had fought alongside the ISIS in Syria, was named.

He was arrested on October five last year by the NIA. He had left India between April and September 2015 to join the terror group.

The NIA claimed Haja had joined ISIS in Iraq where he underwent training and waged war against the troubled Asiatic nation.

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ly weapons technologies were being trafficked, norms against use of chemical weapons flouted, biological arms were poised for a comeback with new technologies, and information and communication technologies weaponised, while drones and robotic weapons were adding to risks.

Mr. Gill said the CD with its comprehensive agenda could help meet these challenges by bringing “us together in sovereign equality and in full responsibility to craft legally-binding instruments for the promotion of international peace and security.”

But he said that to be effective, the CD would have to reflect the multi-polar world and all its regions as, otherwise, its “effectiveness and legitimacy would suffer.”

Now, Kenyan woman attacked in Greater Noida

A protester throws back tear gas shell toward police during a clash after a protest over killing of three civilians, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (PTI)

SC asks SIT to probe former K’taka CMs in iron ore mining case

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka Police to investigate the role of former Chief Ministers N Dharam Singh and H D Kumaraswamy in the iron ore mining case and file a report within three months.

The apex court, how-

ever, said that its stay on the investigation against another former Chief Minister S M Krishna will continue during the period.

A bench comprising Justices P C Ghose and R F Nariman restrained all other courts including the High Court from passing any order in the case.

It has been alleged by one of the complainants, T

J Abraham that the former chief ministers connived with several bureaucrats and others in de-registering a huge tract of forest land and allowed illegal iron ore mining on a large scale.

The complainant had also referred to various reports of the then Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde indicting several politicians, bureaucrats and others.

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PRESS RELEASE The 11th Meeting of the State Advisory Committee of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission was held on 24th March, 2017 in the Conference Hall of the Engineer-in-Chief, Department of Power, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Members deliberated on Unbundling & Corporatisation of Power Department, ongoing 186 MW Dikhu Hydro Electric Project and setting up of Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) & Ombudsman which are steps towards power sector reform in Nagaland. Considering the present power sector scenario in the State where the consumers are adversely affected, the members resolved for early implementation of the aforesaid reforms for providing quality power supply to the consumer and advised the Commission to further pursue before the State Government.

The members also deliberated on the power Tariff for FY 2017-18 filed by the Power Department, Nagaland and advised the Commission to go ahead for its finalisation.

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Vol. XXVII NO. 113 Dimapur, thursday, March 30, 2017

Financial report card

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agaland chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü couldn’t have wished for a worst time to present his maiden budget as the finance minister because the current financial year 2017-18 is the last for the present DAN-III coalition government before facing election in 2018 and he has to contend with another huge deficit projected at Rs.1437.84 crore at the end of the financial year 2017-18. That means, the recently installed chief minister will only have to manage the finances and ensure it does not rise further.

As things stand today, special category states like Nagaland and other north eastern states are not going to experience any benefit under the NITI Aayog as they did when the Planning Commission was in existence. The common refrain from finance ministers of the special category states was that the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission would increase devolution of Central taxes to the states from the existing 32% to 42%; yet their requirements would still fall short of demand by 50%. In the affairs of any state, the first that needs to be dealt with is finance; without which, all dreams and visions are meaningless.

Financial health as it is, can be made healthy only through proper care and handling. Politicians have a problem with financial discipline, because they are on a five-year tenure and need to please their voters who care more about financial benefits then the need for fiscal responsibility. Thus, though Nagaland has received the highest allocation under the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission; yet there has been no fiscal discipline and as a result of which the deficit continued to hover at around Rs.1400 crore. The deficit cannot be reduced to a large extent as desired since there is hardly any revenue income from the state and therefore, it will need a huge interest free loan or a grant from the Centre to wipe out the deficit. That is farfetched since the parameters of central funds to the state are clearly dependent on where the chief minister decides to allot as per the guidelines of NITI Aayog. The return on investment is not a likely possibility. Dr. Shürhozelie had told media persons after presenting the budget on Tuesday that his government plans to spend 39% of the budget for social sector such as - education, health, water supply and 19% for rural development and 13% for agri and allied sector. After all, at the end of it all, some practical steps are needed in order to escape dire financial strait. Each financial year, deficits show in the budget and eventually grow if uncontrolled as may be evident from the current situation. The demand for implementation of the 7th RoP for government employees will also open another huge hole in the state finances.

Currently, the options are too few even if the state government thinks it could tackle the problem by increasing revenue collections since this would hardly be able to make any dent on the deficit figure. How long can the politicians simply expect the Centre to give them money to spend without responsibility when infrastructures are in deplorable condition? A good financial health is achievable only if the government is serious about good governance and which continues to be the criteria of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

DailyDevotion Our Lord’s Surprise Visits You also be ready… —Luke 12:40 A Christian worker’s greatest need is a readiness to face Jesus Christ at any and every turn. This is not easy, no matter what our experience has been. This battle is not against sin, difficulties, or circumstances, but against being so absorbed in our service to Jesus Christ that we are not ready to face Jesus Himself at every turn. The greatest need is not facing our beliefs or doctrines, or even facing the question of whether or not we are of any use to Him, but the need is to face Him. Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him; He appears where we least expect Him, and always in the most illogical situations. The only way a servant can remain true to God is to be ready for the Lord’s surprise visits. This readiness will not be brought about by service, but through intense spiritual reality, expecting Jesus Christ at every turn. This sense of expectation will give our life the attitude of childlike wonder He wants it to have. If we are going to be ready for Jesus Christ, we have to stop being religious. In other words, we must stop using religion as if it were some kind of a lofty lifestyle— we must be spiritually real.

If you are avoiding the call of the religious thinking of today’s world, and instead are “looking unto Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2), setting your heart on what He wants, and thinking His thoughts, you will be considered impractical and a daydreamer. But when He suddenly appears in the work of the heat of the day, you will be the only one who is ready. You should trust no one, and even ignore the finest saint on earth if he blocks your sight of Jesus Christ.

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Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. ~ Henry J. Kaiser

W

e are back to square one. The Supreme Court has advised the two parties, those who want the Babri Masjid to be reconstructed and those who claim that the site is that of Lord Rama’s. In its judgment, the court has advised the different parties to sit together and sort out the problems through negotiations. One surprising part of the advice is that the Chief Justice of India is willing to mediate for an out-of-court settlement. He has said “give a bit and take a bit. Make an effort to sort it out.”

He points out that these are issues of sentiments and he can even step aside and let his brother judges to decider. How can the chief justice or, for that matter, his brother judges mediate because their very office is supposed to be above controversies? Yogi Adityanath, a Hindu icon, who has been elected as the leader of the Uttar Pradesh legislative party with a huge margin and installed at chief

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Back to square one

minister. Whether the credit for securing this majority in UP goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi or to the Yogi, who has the reputation of being a hardcore Hindu leader, it shows that Hindutva is sweeping the country. Obviously, the RSS is behind the move. In the past, the RSS always stayed distant although it was the final arbiter. But now it is so confident of the Hindu majority, particularly after the BJP swept elections in UP, that it doesn’t mind coming out in the open. It is already preparing for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Its chief Mohan Bhagwat minces no words when he tells the swayamsewaks to be prepared to meet the increasing attacks on the RSS and get ready for the next Lok Sabha polls. In the face of what has happened in recent assembly elections, the RSS fears that the opposition parties might join hands together to fight it out. In such a scenario, the BJP-led NDA may lose ground. The RSS,

or for that matter, the BJP to snap ties with the RSS. knows that despite getting Subsequently, L.K. Advani 42 percent of vote share in walked out and founded a UP, the combined efforts separate party, the BJP. Libof the other parties fetched eral elements in the party 55 percent of vote share. like Atal Behari Vajpayee, It means that the non-BJP too, left the Janata Party. parties would have to come It turned out to a blessing together. This doesn’t seem in disguise that his soberpossible at ing influence present. did not allow Kuldip Nayar The bigthe hardcore ger danger may force them elements to take over when to sink their differences and the party came to power. fight the saffron brigade. As It, however, shows that Nani Palkhiwala, the late secularism has not taken eminent jurist said, when roots in the country. It is the house is on fire you unfortunate that the indedon’t not think whether to pendent struggle, aimed at a save the drawing room or secular democratic country dining room. You want to that included this noble save the entire house. He thought in the preamble was referring to the loom- of the constitution, seems ing threat of the erstwhile to have gone awry. The Jan Sangh getting a ma- Hindutva elements, slowly jority in parliament. It is and gradually, swept the another matter that Janata country. Today, you can Party, comprising most Jan see that soft-Hindutva has Sanghis, came to power at spread even in Kerala where the centre in 1977. But the the BJP, for the first time, sticking point was to sever has made inroads. As it relations with the RSS. is, the party has captured However, the Jan Sangh ele- the imagination of people ments which are now a part and has brought to power of the ruling BJP, refused in over dozen states. This

also means that the secular party like the Congress has been losing its grip in the states which it ruled once.

Even the regional parties are losing their relevance as it happened in UP. Obviously, the BJP has been able to influence the minds of most people. The Rajya Sabha elections look like strengthening the BJP’s hands. The assembly elections in states Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will really show whether the Lok Sabha would be captured by the BJP or not. However, the future is ominous. The revival of Ram mandir issue could shape the future of the country and would polarize the nation further.

Yogi Adityanath has repeated the Modi words of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas.’

But the content of the party cannot change overnight.

Though the UP chief minister may not be saying it in as many words, he will have to follow the RSS and the BJP agenda of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, sooner or later. If the all-powerful

Yogi has been installed as chief minister by the BJP high command, it must be with a clear-cut intention.

Whatever may the outcome, the court cannot decide on what is apparently a matter of faith. That is perhaps why the CJI has offered to mediate for an out-of-court settlement. But then there have been several attempts since 1986, involving five governments of different colours. It was mainly because both parties seem to be adamant since they don’t want to make any compromises. Under the circumstances, another attempt by the CJI may not help. Except for the BJP, none of the other parties is enthused over the offer by the Supreme Court bench.

It looks as if the apex court also is not clear in its mind how to settle the dispute.

This long-ranging issue needs a quick solution for the comforts of all parties concerned. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to coming, at least in the near future.

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Naga common customary laws vis-à-vis uniform civil code

any intellectual Nagas aspired of having a common customary law for all the Nagas could be a well thought-out but the challenge ahead seems to be bigger than ever thought-out for the fact of technical implication in various tribal custom and practices that’s akin to my headache pill is useless for your stomach pain.

If that is the fact that we really wanted uniform customary laws then that’s not different from the unsuccessful “Uniform Civil Code” proposal being shelved indefinitely for wants of civil society’s supports.

Whereas, the uniform civil code is a term originated from the concept of civil law-code that envisage administering the same set of secular civil laws to govern different people belonging to different religions and region that ultimately superseding the right of its citizens as to subject themselves to different personal laws based on their religion or ethnicity.

A common area intended to cover by this act includes; 1. Personal status 2. Rights related to acquisition and administration 3.Marriage, divorce and adoption was ardently opposed by Muslims, Christians, INC, CPI(M) and in consonance to that “The Time of India” said on 13 Oct. 2016 “A Uniform Civil Code is not good for the nation” Now, considering the historicalbaggage of the Naga tribal culture, custom and tradition where each Naga tribe has its own set of unique custom that may not be relevant to other Naga tribes. No wonder, the ancient Nagas lived in a sovereign status of nation, undiluted from any external influence or force.

Similarly, retrospection shows that our forefather embraced the faith of paganism; believer of nature “Animism” started setting their own

ethical rules and regulation. The evolvement of most custom and practice were heavily laced and infused with fear psycho factors more of natural phenomenal recurrence such as curse and rewards for the bad and good people. These laws are purely verbatim and the elders who administer know them like the back of their palm and apply what is appropriate for a degree of crime so committed and deals accordingly without any prejudice since time immemorial. The institution of customary law is basically based on the fundamental of village authorities comprising of G.Bs. and trusted elders who are not necessarily trained in the profession of handling laws unlike those LLB in the Indian conventional laws nor do they charge fees for dispensing the cases but in a nutshell the customary law dispensers are not less than lawyer themselves.

However this doesn’t mean that those customary laws are flawless in nature but it has survived the test of time where, till date most rural folks opting for this simple but effective set of customary can be attributed to just and fair settlement in time with less or no expenditure. More so, when the country India recognized our intrinsic culture and custom through the ordinance sanction article 371A in consonance with our probity of custom and practice it will be prudent on our part to zealously protect them in the best interest of communities and Nagas as a whole.

Therefore it is the right time that all those verbatim records of our forefathers be put to book form in hard and soft as I did for my people and some other few tribes as well.

As for the common customary laws being endeavored by some intellectuals who might as well come

NUN and ARK Foundation rejoinder on state TB status

up with a set of rules that can raise more question than the answer as “Customary law-review needed?

Nagaland Post, Post-mortem on 28-03-2017. Remember, I have certain inherent rights in my own custom and practice which cannot be dispensed by the Ao or Lotha or Angamis nor do can I to them but if person/s from those tribes committed a crime in my jurisdiction they would be prompted with my customary laws and vice versa. However, at this juncture it will be a suicidal to jump to a conclusion with common customary laws for that would create more confusion than solving. Many Nagas tend to jump into bandwagon without understanding the pros and cons but in practical they are more complicate than you ever think and if haphazardly redrawn with a set of common laws and push me to the wall surely there would be counter reaction for the worse.

Therefore, it is my humble suggestion that should there be any remedial needed in their respective customary laws; it should be squarely put through remedial process represented by the D.Bs. G.Bs. Hohos and the author/compilers should there be any. True, there are certain outdated and obsolete laws dying out a natural dead which are no more in use, many more can be rectified and put to codification within that particular tribe if required but I am death sure that no sensible tribe would ever surrender their rights for others’ pleasure for the asking.

Our ancestors were good in practicing but poor in preaching and vice-versa we the Nagas today.

N.Haisoyi Ndang, Author; Naga script & Zeliang customary laws; Lower Bayavu Kohima, (haisoyindang@gmail.com)

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he Nagaland Users’ Network and ARK foundation, in a further rejoinder to the press statement made by the State TB Officer, has stated that Bedaquiline was approved in India in 2015. Based on a letter sent to the Prime Minister of India by Civil Society Organizations and Community Networks on 13 January 2017, to immediately scale up Bedaquiline program and registration of Delamanid in India, the Director General of Health services (CTD) has on 21 March 2017, replied about the efforts to make the drug available under the program more so as a result of the Delhi High Court’s Judgment. In this regard, NUN and ARK Foundation stated that these agendas are beyond the capacity of the state RNTCP and therefore suggested them not to make unnecessary rejoinders but to follow up on the suggestions put forth, which was called upon them to propose the need for these drugs to the central TB division in Delhi, in their Annual Action Plan.

On the issue of the year of RNTCP being launched, NUN and ARK foundation stated that the year is not a primary concern. However, the source of 2001 was based on the earlier website of the RNTCP Nagaland which webpage has been changed and now shows as 2012, as the year of launching. In this regard, the two NGOs suggested the RNTCP not to create more confusion but to work on updating their source.

Regarding the CBNAAT clarification, NUN and ARK

Leader of the people or leader of the organization?

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f late, it has become pretty tough to get in touch with most of our leaders—our phone calls are ignored, our text messages are ignored, our mails are not no paid heed to, forget about getting our job done. And they say. “I was too busy!” The fact is that, if a leader is too busy to keep in touch with people, he or she becomes a leader of the organization at the expense of the members of the organization. This is a terrible reality we’re facing in our society today.

Of course, there are wonderful leaders in Naga society. They’re people persons. They’re helpful people; their goal in their career is to extend help to anyone who may need their humble service.

There are medical doctors who keep the communication open even in Operation Theatre without switching off their mobile phone. There are leaders who would receive your phone call even in the middle of the night and still not be annoyed. We need to be truly grateful to these Good Samaritan leaders. Hats off to them! This article is for people who occupy important places in the offices, be it a tribal body,

student community, government establishment, or any organization, but have not yet learned to act as leaders.

After you become a leader, if your contact with people becomes selective instead of expanding, something is wrong with your leadership because you’re not just the leader of leaders but the general public (no matter how insignificant they are) although you need to coordinate with your subordinates more often. It’s extremely vital to be sensitive to the needs of even the least among the bonafide members of your organization. If your contact is only with people who can benefit you than render your service, you become an egotist, not a leader. Many leaders among the Nagas today are becoming too self-centered. Mega-events are becoming more important than helping people or equipping people at the grass-root level.

These leaders put more attention on the events or organizational reputation than meeting the needs of the people. This leadership sickness is called “Egogratification.” Becoming a leader does not make you great; it only

brings you greater responsibility; the higher the organization, the greater the responsibility. If you’re not aware of this fact, you better revisit your attitude.

In spite of too many leaders leading to leadership crisis in Nagaland, we still experience famine of leadership. Leaders who are truly for the people they lead are still rare. People who head the organizations are not necessarily leaders in the real sense. Leaders are who plan with people, organize people, lead people, and facilitate opportunity, all for the welfare of the people. They are leaders who are accessible, approachable, and responsive to people’s needs. Alexander Strauch believes that the organizational changes that occurred during the early centuries of Christianity were disastrous.

Christianity, the humblest of all faiths, degenerated into most power-hungry and elaborately hierarchical religion on the face of the earth. Nearly everything Christ had taught and lived was distorted; the pristine character of Christianity was lost. The principles of humility and servant-hood are at the very heart

of Christ’s teaching. And his teachings were directed not only to the clergies but to all Christians who occupy important leadership positions. In fact, Jesus himself was not a religious professional.

He was a carpenter by trade, not a clergy. For Christians there’s no difference between sacred and secular service. All are expected to serve him by serving people with utmost humility and dedication. A leader who lacks humility will find hard to serve people but only look for opportunity to be served and honored. Max Depree says, “Above all, leadership is a position of servant-hood.” And, Laurrie Beth Jones opines that, the principle of service is what separates true leaders from gloryseekers. Blessed are you if you’re a leader of the people. May your kind of leader increase! But, if you occupy the chair of an organization and still not a leader yet, it’s time that you start leading people today than remain in your chair at the expense of the people.

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foundation mentioned that they are very well aware of the limitations with the department at Tuensang and Zunheboto district, however suggested that the RNTCP cannot be laid-back but further work with the Govt and its machinery to getting the machines installed. The lives of the patients in these districts cannot be sacrificed to suffice the high case load of Kohima and Dimapur. Further, the NGOs questioned, why the STO chose to clarify only on this and not make any mentions on the absence of the District TB officer at Tuensang.

Though the IPT and 99 DOTS were launched in December 2016, the clarification failed to highlight on the IPT service uptake of the total HIV reported case of 2663 in Kohima and 7607 in Dimapur as of April 2006 to March 2016 which stands to be of concern.

Therefore the two NGOs has urged the state RNTCP to aggressively work on reaching out, counsel and linked PLHIVs to the services (IPT & 99 DOTS), not only in these two districts but even in the other districts as well.

In conclusion, NUN and ARK foundation has made it clear that the purpose of the press statement was to serve as a means of strengthening the partnership resulting to a collaborated effort between RNTCP and NGOs, and advises the RNTCP to be open for constructive criticism. The two organisations would be open to a discussion, if required.

Ketho Angami, President, ARK foundation

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Appointed backdoor

Sir,

Once all their parents were appointed through backdoor that gave the opportunity to raise their kids to go through front door today. Affordability background matters a lot. All the socalled backdoor appointees were none other than once educated unemployed youths. All were capable in one way or the other: money capable, politics capable, exam capable in both backdoor and front door appointments. Referring to ACAUT demand to terminate all backdoor appointment is just an impossible dream. Only few hundred posts were advertised but several thousands were appointed every year. I assume two-third of the present government employees were backdoor appointments. So at this juncture to cancel all illegal backdoor appointment is same as to kill them. What will happen if you kill one? Instead we have to make strict law with a union of voice from all spheres of legislators, bureaucrats and politicians to check further illegal procedures.

Besuta Venyo, Phek town

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.

Federation (AIFF) and in order to create football culture Mission 11 Million has been initiated that aims to take football to 11 million children across India through 15000 schools and mass contact programmes. He said various activities are being organised across all states to promote and popularise the three phase programme by organising workshops and festivals etc. He said the key idea of Mission XI Million is that every child should have the opportunity to play the worlds most popular sport.

Referring to the Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat on 26th March 2017, Sports Minister said our Prime Minister has described the FIFA under 17 World Cup as a great opportunity for youth that can start a revolution in sports throughout the country.

The Prime Minister has

mentioned that whole of this year there should be an atmosphere of football in the schools and colleges all around India.

Goel urged the Members of Parliament to help in spreading the message by way of organising football tournaments at villages, block and district level. He said Sports Authority of India can assist MPs in organising a programme if a SAI centre exists in their constituency. He said MPs can help in creation of Mini Clubs for local level games and competitions and by utilizing their MPLAD fund for New Sporting Hubs and festivals. Goel also said, India had a successful BRICS U-17 Football Cup in 2016 and now the FIFA U-17 World Cup in October this year will ensure that the Country becomes the bright spot in world football.

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): As many as thirty three agents of Pakistani espionage modules were arrested by security forces since 2016,Rajya Sabha was informed today.

“A s p e r ava i l a b l e information, during the course of neutralisation of Pakistani espionage modules for 2016 and 2017 (till March 22, 2017), thirty three pakistani agents were arrested in spying activities for Pakistan backed intelligence agency ISI,” Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said.

Those who were arrested include fourteen in Rajasthan, six in Punjab and six in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Delhi, two in Gujarat and one in Uttar Pradesh, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said.

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New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court today directed the Centre to prepare a fresh memorandum of guidelines for the police to brief the media by keeping in mind the protection of rights of both the accused and the victims of crime. A bench headed

by Chief Justice J S Khehar gave six weeks to the Centre to prepare the draft memorandum of the guidelines by examining the various suggestions submitted in the apex court.

“We, thereby, direct the Centre to prepare a fresh memorandum of police guidelines on media by taking into consideration the rights of the accused so that their rights are not prejudiced during trial and also the sensitive rights of victims,” the bench, also comprising Justices D Y

Chandrachud and S K Kaul, said. The court was of the view that the last such office memorandum by the Centre was issued on April 1, 2010 and since then much deliberation has taken place and the subject has been examined from various angles particularly keeping in mind the protection of rights of the accused as well as the protection of the rights of the sufferer.

The bench noted that advocate Gopal Shankar Narayan, who is assisting the court as an amicus curiae in the matter, has prepared documents by compiling the practices prevalent in other countries and has also examined the guidelines laid down in the CBI manual and the advisory of the Union Ministry of Home. He had exam-

ined the guidelines of the police forces of New York, Los Angeles, London and Dorset (UK).

The advocate, appearing for the Centre, said, “We will apply our mind to the entire input and prepare an appropriate guideline.”

The bench made it clear that at this stage it was not going into any other issue including the media and was only on the issue of the police as to what are the issues that have to be taken into consideration about their briefing.

The issue of police briefing to the media has been dealt with by the apex court and it has passed several directions on a petition filed by the NGO People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL).

Ahmedabad, Mar 29 (PTI): Heat wave conditions continued in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch regions today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here.

Highest maximum temperature of 42.9 degree Celsius was recorded at Amreli, followed by 42 degree Celsius at Surendranagar and Kandla, IMD data showed.

Ahmedabad city reported the maximum temperature of 41.8 degree Celsius today.

On Monday, the temperature in Ahmedabad had touched 42.8 degree Celsius, highest for the month of March in the last seven years.

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New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI): Five Indian hydropower projects being built on tributaries of the Indus, over which Pakistan has raised objections, are at various stages of implementation in the Indus river basin, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh made a statement in this connection, days after media in Pakistan claimed that India had agreed to halt work on Miyar Nallah during Permanent Indus Commission’s meeting held in Lahore earlier this month. “...projects such as Miyar Nallah, Lower Kalnai, Pakal Dul, Kishenganga and Ratle are at different stages of implementation,” Singh told the Lower House.

Work on two other hydroelectricity projects – Bhakra Nangal (on Sutlej River) and Pong Dam (Beas River) has been successfully executed, he added. The minister reiterated Centre’s position that it remains committed to fully utilise water of rivers in the basin, both eastern (Beas, Ravi and Sutlej) and western (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab), in accordance with the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960.

Frame draft guidelines on police briefing to media: SC to govt

GURUGRAM, MAR 29 (PTI): As many as 500 meat shops, including a KFC outlet, in old Gurugram were allegedly shut down by over 200 Shiv Sainiks for nine days on account of Navratri.

They also threatened the shop owners on Tuesday to shut their establishments on every Tuesday.

“We have served notices to meat shop owners, including KFC, and other fast food outlets to shut their shops till Navratri ends and on every Tuesday,” Gautam Saini, the president of Shiv Sena, Gurgaon, told PTI. The Sena workers assembled at Palam Vihar on Tuesday and forced the closure of meat market and dhabas such as Bismillah Khan eatery in others areas too.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (AGENCIES): Members of Parliament cutting across party lines here participated with enthusiasm in the Mass Awareness Programme for promoting sports culture in the country particularly the game of football. The occasion was presentation of footballs to Members of Parliament of both Houses of Parliament by the Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan at a function today.

The function was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote Mission XI Million Programme for taking football across India in the run up to FIFA U-17 Football World Cup to be hosted in October this year.

Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Goel said, the FIFA U-17 World Cup is being organised in partnership with the All India Football

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ucts in a year after implementation of GST. Today, constitutionally petroleum products are under GST, but will be zero rated. So once Council decides it can be taxed under GST, we won’t need to amend the Constitution,” he said.

Jaitley said that once implemented GST will have a significant impact on the taxation system as the entire system will be restructured.

He said that the nature of economic activity today is changing and the objective of GST is to have “free flow of goods and services pan-India, with one tax and one interface with one assessing officer”.

“The IT backbone must be such that self assessments happen in maximum cases,” he added.

The system will be more efficient, which is not easy to breach and has higher compliance, Jaitley said.

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are removed, the cascading effect is removed, goods will become slightly cheaper,” he said.

Noting that both the central and state governments are pooling their sovereignty to have this tax regime, Jaitley noted that India, despite being one political entity, remained different economic entities with states having different taxes.

“Centre and states both pooled sovereignty into one Council. It is India’s first federal decision making authority,” he said.

Clarifying on the tax rate on petroleum products in the regime, Jaitley said that the Council has decided that the petroleum products though they have been included under GST, will remain zero rated as of now.

“The Council decided that we will take up the issue of petroleum prod-

NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (IANS): Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the much-awaited Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, Integrated GST Bill, Compensation GST Bill and Union Territory GST Bill 2017, after negating all the amendments put forward by the Opposition.

The four GST Bills were passed after an eighthour marathon debate in the Lower House.

The government is targeting the roll-out date of July 1 for the new indirect tax regime.

Jaitley said that goods may become “slightly cheaper” once all other taxes are removed after implementation of GST. Replying to a debate on the four bills in the Lok Sabha, he said all other taxes like entry tax in states will be removed once the GST is in place.

“Once all other taxes

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Green bodies laud SC for safeguarding public health Green bodies today lauded Supreme Court’s decision to ban sale and registration of vehicles which are not BS-IV compliant, terming it as an acknowledgement to the public health crisis and a step in right direction towards fighting air pollution.

Terming it a “significant” step forward, they said the decision sends out a message that the automobile industry will have to walk the extra mile to address the expansive concern around public health and is also a “crucial” step in putting public health

“The Supreme Court’s order restraining the manufactures from selling BSIII vehicles from April 1 onwards is a welcome step and a historic step towards cleaner vehicles.

“Apart from putting focus back on air pollution, the order also signifies that we all need to take environmental directives seriously,” said Amit Bhatt, Director-Integrated Transport, Sustainable Cities, World Resources Institute India.

Greenpeace India said the apex court’s ruling is an acknowledgement to the public health crisis India is facing and it is a step in the right direction towards fighting air pollution.

“Like vehicles, thermal power plants are also a big contributor towards air pollution, hence the next step in that direction is for the government to implement the December 2015 notification on emission standards for thermal power plants in a timebound manner and not dilute them.

“The judgment today is a very crucial step in putting public health above business or economic interest of few and that should be reciprocated to the thermal power generation sector too,” said Sunil Dahiya, Campaigner, Greenpeace India.

Lok Sabha passes all four GST Bills

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New Delhi, Mar 29 (IANS/PTI): In a major decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said no vehicles which are BSIV emission non-compliant will be sold in the country after April 1.

Banning the sale of BS-IV non-compliant vehicles, the bench of Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta said all the vehicle-registering authorities are prohibited from registering BS-IV non-compliant vehicles from April 1.

However, the court said that if proof is furnished that the vehicle was purchased before April 1, then it will be allowed to be registered.

above business interest of few.

Environment experts said the transition as “critical”, saying the movement from BS-III to BS-IV can lead to substantial reductions in particulate matter emissions.

“This is a significant step forward as this gives the message and the lesson that the automobile industry will have to walk the extra mile to address the expansive concern around public health and not weigh down the transition by taking a very narrow technical view,” said Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

The Supreme Court today banned the sale and registration of vehicles which are not BS-IV compliant from April 1, 2017 across the country. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta prohibited registration of any vehicles which do not meet the Bharat Stage -IV emission norm standards from April 1.

The BS-IV emission norms will come into force from April 1, 2017.

The apex court observed that “health of the people is far far more important than the commercial interest of automobile manufactures”.

Shiv Sena forces KFC, meat shops to shut in Gurugram

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(From p-1) LH also held a co-ordination meeting with the DHEP officials, and demanded early commissioning of direct power supply line from DHEP to Wokha town.

The hoho had also written to Chief Engineer, Power, on June 14, 2016, for charging and testing the transmission line from DHEP to Wokha town. The transmission line was successfully charged and tested in October 2016, LH said. Therefore, LH said it was agreed by HOP, DHEP that power supply would be released to Wokha town before Christmas 2016. However, power department failed to keep its word and no power supply was given to Wokha town, who are the “actual custodian of the DHEP site”, LH said.

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(From p-1) He said everything has been hidden before hand, unlike in the past where sectoral allocations of various departments were presented in the budget. He said whether “we like it or not, the projected budget for various departments should be there.” Further, he also said that the estimated closing deficit should be much higher than what was presented yet the figures were manipulated to show less than the previous financial year. Another MLA regretted that the budget was not a budget document as the chief minister only read out the statement of figure.

TR Zeliang in his speech lauded Dr Shürhozelie under whose leadership the party stood firm even when it was hit by “external forces” who tried to topple the government and create disunity among the party men.

He also gave thanks to God for the smooth transition of the chief ministership to the party president.

Calling for a need to start working for the forth coming election, Zeliang said the work should start from Kohima and thereby spread to the other units all over the state.

Listing out the a c h i eve m e n t s o f t h e DAN-III gover nment under his two years and nine months as the CM, Zeliang said chief among the achievements were the land procurement for the North East Christian University, land procurement for the Medical College, the inclusion of Kohima in the smart city program, four-lane of National Highway 29 etc.

He called on the need to change Nagaland based on the policies in the Vision 2030, he added that the people would not move forward without having a vision.

Earlier the meet was chaired by NPF Kohima Division, working president Kesoneilie Theünuo, while Kohima Division president Goneiu Sirie delivered the presidential address.

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who, he said, “hated the Nagas”, Dr. Shürhozelie said the four NPF legislators in Manipur were now included in the BJP government owing to the alliance that was in place in Nagaland.

On the Naga Political Issue, Dr. Shürhozelie said the party was working for a solution based on inclusiveness with more urgency and commitment.

He said the rechristened Political Affairs Mission (PAM) would now work closely with all the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and make them aware of the need to wait and see if the Framework Agreement signed between NSCN (I-M) and Government of India (GOI) would benefit all the Nagas.

He said although NPF was in support of the agreement, he made it clear that the support should not be misinterpreted as biasness towards a single faction since NPF was in support of any lasting solution provided it was inclusive and acceptable to every Naga.

Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Social Security & Welfare, Kiyaneilie Peseyie who is also the minister incharge of Kohima division in a short speech urged the partymen to be united and work towards a stronger party in the face of adversaries. Former chief minister and DAN chairman,

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and the anti-profiteering provisions in it are “far too draconian.” “Seven to eight years have passed after the erstwhile UPA government wanted to bring the GST bill. Some parties then felt it should be halted due to reasons best known to them,” he said. The former law minister said due to the delay caused in the roll out of GST, the country lost around Rs 1.5 lakh crore annually and put the total loss at Rs 12 lakh crore.

Asking who will compensate for this “huge loss”, Moily said the country was deprived of massive financial benefits due to the “damaging political gambles”.

(From p-1) anyone can float any party and no one can object that but the important thing is the principle under which the party would work and in that regard we have a sound principle which have been in place since its inception in 1963.”

He exuded confidence that the party would come out with thumping victory even in the forth coming elections in 2018 and that there was no party which could replace NPF in the state.

He said Congress era had ended all over the country and that the ruling BJP was an alliance of NPF in the state.

On the achievements of the party, Dr. Shürhozelie said after NPF had come to power in the state, it had helped the Nagas in Myanmar (Burma) to gain recognition enabling them to even elect representatives among themselves who had now become part of Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.

He said the party was working for the betterment not only for the Nagas of Nagaland but even for ones living in neighbouring states like Manipur, Assam, Arunachal and Myanmar, he said “We must lookout for our neighbours and help them live better lives”.

Expressing regret over the hardships faced by the Nagas in Manipur under the rule of O Ibobi Singh,

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NEW DELHI, MAR 29 (PTI): India lost a whopping Rs 12 lakh crore due to years of delay in implementation of the GST due to the stiff opposition by the BJP when the UPA government was in power, the opposition said on Wednesday.

Initiating a discussion on the four GST bills in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Veerappa Moily said what the NDA government has brought about in the name of a “revolutionary tax reform is not a gamechanger but only a baby step”.

Criticising various provisions in the proposed GST regime, Moily said it will be a “technological nightmare”

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DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) ltd launched its 8th ATM booth at Jalukie on March 28. The new ATM booth was inaugurated by SDO (C) Rhosietho Nguori.

General manager (ID) D. Sale delivered the welcome address and vote of thanks was delivered by sr. manager Jalukie branch Thenuvisa Luho. DGM (Cr) Ramwang Chewang delivered short speech. Earlier, the programme began with an invocation by pastor Jalukie Town Baptist Chruch Monzeung Mpom.

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tive, RSZ said the work was to be awarded within six months from the issue of the date from the ministry and was supposed to start

by December 2016 and completed by November 2019.

In this regard, the RSZ asked as to why the work was not awarded till today to any contractors.

It has also questioned as to why the open tender that was floated in the month of December 2016 was nullified/rejected and why the new tender was floated again on March 7, 2017, when the approved sanctioned was about to be lapsed by April 2017.

Maintaining that it was skeptical about the functioning and system of the department, RSZ said the department has been shifting blame for many years and denying the right of the citizens.

The youth organisation said the department’s attitude clearly indicated that the government or the responsible department was not bothered about the development and welfare of the citizens.

Meanwhile, RSZ cautioned that it would no longer tolerate any injustice, nepotism or favoritism.

While anticipating a positive response on the matter, the RSZ cautioned that failure on the part of the government would compel the organization to impose any sort of agitations within its jurisdiction.

The organisation has also appealed to all right thinking citizens and commuters of NH-61 to cooperate and extend solidarity.

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of Delhi by M/S DRAVASCON (JV) and M/S Meenakshi Infrastructure Pvt.Ltd also filed an SLP in the Supreme Court of India. Later on August 23, 2013, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition and the matter was withdrawn. However, it alleged that the matter was put under cold storage by the National Highway Department, Government of Nagaland.

RSZ stated that work could not be implemented due to the delayed tactic and foul play of the implementing agency.

Subsequently, it said the Ministr y of Road Transport and Highway included the work plan of NH-2 (erstwhile NH-61) in the year 2014-15. However, RSZ said the work could not be sanctioned due to the failure and negligence of the department.

Asserting that the department has been citing ‘technical problem’ over the delay, the RSZ said that it could now no longer tolerate any ‘technical problem’. RSZ stated that it had no hesitation to impose any agitations in any manner within its jurisdiction, as the matter has gone beyond tolerance.

Further, RSZ pointed out that on October 31, 2016, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway had sent an administrative approval of financial sanction for strengthening and widening of two lane with paved shoulder of NH-61 from KM-40 to 72.40 KM with an approved sanctioned of Rs.340.2687 Crore. As per the direc-

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DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): Drawing the attention of the state national highway department to the poor condition of NH-2 (erstwhile NH-61) between Tseminyu subdivision and Wokha district, the Rengma Selo Zi (youth organization) on Wednesday stated the road has remained deplorable for more than 10 years due to the “negligent and foul play” of the department and government.

In a press release, RSZ president, Kenneth Kath, recalled that the widening of two lane of NH-61 from KM-40 to 72 KM under Kohima district was sanctioned on June 18, 2010 for an amount of Rs.9368.08 lakh.

Subsequently, RSZ said five bidders were involved in the contract tendering, where M/S Meenakshi Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd was awarded the work though the company was declared non-responsive by the evaluation committee on October 29, 2010 since they did not mention the offer price in Para 1 of the form of bid.

As such, RSZ said the evaluation committee on October 29, 20110 recommended the responsive bidders namely M/S T.Tachu & Co & Velelie Khomo (JV), M/S DRZ-VASCON (JV) to the DG (RD) &SS for approval. However, he said the work was later awarded to M/S Menakshi infrastructure Pvt.Ltd on January 21, 2011 at the cost of Rs.61,75,74,88.80.

Since then, the organisation said the matter was taken to the High Court

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May triggers Brexit Article 50

LONDON, MAR 29 (PTI): The countdown to Britain’s exit from the European Union begins today as the UK’s ambassador to the economic bloc delivers Theresa May’s letter to the European Council in Brussels, announcing the country’s intention to initiate a twoyear negotiation process for its departure.

The formal notification to the other 27 EU members of Britain’s intention to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty was signed by May at her 10 Downing Street office last night.

Her ambassador in the EU, Tim Barrow, began his meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk this morning during which he will formally hand over the letter to set the clock for a two-year negotiation process for Britain’s relationship with the EU as a nonmember.

May chaired a Cabinet meeting this morning and is set to make a statement in the House of Commons confirming that the countdown to Britain’s exit from the EU has now begun.

Excerpts from her statement indicate that she will promise to “represent every

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in the House of Commons in London in this image taken from video Wednesday March 29, 2017. (PTI)

person in the whole United Kingdom”.

“It is my fierce determination to get the right deal for every single person in this country. For, as we face the opportunities ahead of us on this momentous journey, our shared values, interests and ambitions can - and must – bring us together,” her statement reads.

“We are one great union of people and nations with a proud history and a bright future. And, now that the decision has been made to leave the EU, it is time to come together,” it adds.

Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his party respected the decision to leave the EU and would hold the government

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to account “every step of the way”. The focus will now shift to No 9 Downing Street in London, which houses the Department for Exiting the European Union headed

by Brexit minister David Davis.

Following the notification process, the Great Repeal Bill will be published in Parliament tomorrow to cover the political break from the economic bloc.

On Friday, Tusk is expected to publish the European Council’s negotiating guidelines, which will make the course of the so-called “divorce” proceedings for Britain’s exit clearer.

The Brexit negotiator on the EU side, Michel Barnier, has said he would

like to wrap up the process

by September 30, 2018, leaving enough time for it to be ratified by the European Parliament.

The notification of Article 50 marks the first formal step in the direction of Brexit after a referendum in June 2016 in favour of Britain leaving the EU. Last night, May spoke by telephone to Tusk, EU Commission president JeanClaude Juncker and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the move.

Article 50 gives both sides two years to reach agreement, so unless both sides agree to extend the deadline for talks, the UK will have left the EU on March 29, 2019.

The official negotiations with the EU are to begin by mid-May. The UK government says it wants to carry out both separation and trade talks at the same time, but EU chiefs say the two issues must be handled separately.

The UK has said it wants an “early agreement” to guarantee the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and those of British nationals living in EU countries.

Cambodia bans sale, export of breast milk

Trump signs order to roll back Obama’s climate change measures

PHNOM PENH, MAR 29 (IANS): Cambodia has banned ssale and export of breast milk after reports that impoverished mothers were selling their milk to supplement their incomes.

Two female former employees of a breast milk exporting company Koun Meada in the Cambodian capital said that during the two years they worked at the firm, they went in twice daily to give breast milk before the government stopped its activities over a week ago, Efe news reported.

The pair said Koun Meada’s business -- tied to a US-based partner company -- was good for Cambodians and they invited the government to inspect their operations, but instead the government closed it down.

T h e e n d o f Ko u n Meada’s operations follows the permanent ban imposed by the government on Tuesday on the sale and export of human breast milk, on the grounds that the business is exploitative of poor women and poses nutritional risks for the women’s babies, the Phnom Penh Post reported.

WASHINGTON, MAR 29 (PTI): US President Donald Trump today signed another controversial executive order to radically change his predecessor Barack Obama’s climate policies, dealing a body blow to the international efforts to combat global warming.

Trump signed the order at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), keeping his campaign promise to support the coal industry.

Trump said the order will “eliminate federal overreach” and “start a new era of production and job creation”.

“With today’s executive action, I am taking historic steps to lift the restrictions on American energy, to reverse government intrusion and to cancel job-killing regulations,” Trump said after signing the order.

“My action today is the latest in the series of steps to create American jobs and to grow American wealth.

We’re ending the theft of American prosperity and rebuilding our beloved countr y,” Tr ump said.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump

President Donald Trump holds up the signed Energy Independence Executive Order on March 28, 2017, at EPA headquarters in Washington. (AP/PTI)

strongly believed that protecting environment and “promoting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals”.

“This executive order will help to ensure that we have clean air and clean water without sacrificing economic growth and job creation,” he said.

The order directs all agencies to conduct a review of all regulations, rules, policies and guidance documents that put up roadblocks to domestic energy production.

The order did not mention new administration’s

stance on the 2015 Paris climate deal, but experts believe that it has implications for the agreement.

The order represents a clear difference between how Trump and former President Obama view the role the US plays in combating climate change, and dramatically alters the government’s approach to rising sea levels and temperatures -- two impacts of climate change, the CNN said.

During the campaign, Trump had vowed to pull the US out of the Paris climate deal.

Putin, Rouhani hold talks in Moscow; Calls for unity as Arab leaders gather in Jordan for summit ink economic cooperation agreements

Indonesian man swallowed by python JA K A RTA , M A R 2 9 (AGENCIES): A 25-yearold Indonesian man has been swallowed whole by a python on the island of Sulawesi, villagers and news reports said.

A six-minute video on the website of the Tribun Timur publication shows villagers slicing open the python’s carcass to reveal the legs and torso of the dead victim, named Akbar.

Junaedi, the secretary of Salubiro village in West Sulawesi province, told The Associated Press that villagers began searching for Akbar on Monday night after realizing he hadn’t returned from working on his palm oil crops the previous day.

Junaedi said Wednesday that the search party found scattered palm oil fruit, a picking tool and a boot, and then spotted the engorged 7-meter (23-foot) -long reticulated python.

“When its stomach

was cut, we first saw his boot and legs near the neck,” he said. “It seems he was attacked from behind because we found a wound on his back.”

Reticulated pythons grab onto their prey with dozens of sharp curved teeth and then squeeze it to death before swallowing it whole. They are widespread in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Reports of humans being killed by pythons are extremely rare. In the wild they are known to eat monkeys, pigs and other mammals.

Junaedi said Akbar’s absence wasn’t noticed until Monday because his wife was visiting her parents in another province.

The alarm was raised when his uncle called on him and found his house locked.

Like many Indonesians, Junaedi uses one name, as did Akbar.

This is to notify the concerned students of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) that the filling up of odd semester compartmental examination form will commence from 4th April till 13th April 2017 during office hours.

Candidates are also directed to submit Xerox copies of mark-sheet of that term/semester for which examination forms are applied for.

Thereafter no forms will be entertained after the mentioned last date.

Er. M. Nakro Principal-KPA K-0860 OFFICE OF THE

KUDAWHI UNION DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

INFORMATION

This is to inform all the members of Kudawhi Union, Dimapur that a General Meeting will be held on 1st April 2017, all are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Further, membership fee of Rs. 10/- per head shall be collected for the year 2017.

Venue : Kudawhi Guest House, Bank Colony, Dimapur Date : 01/04/2017 Time : 10:00 a.m Kruyie Vizo General Secretary, Kudawhi Union, Dimapur

OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR KHAR SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR - 797112, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

Dimapur Khar Senso Telongjem convey heartiest congratulations and proudly felicitates the following Senso members on their service promotion.

1. Imkongmeren - Deputy Commandant, Nagaland Police 2. Dr. Imchatoshi - Deputy Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare Nagaland.

3. Smti. Imtilemla - Joint Commissioner Department of Taxes, Nagaland.

The Senso Telongjem wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Sd/Nokdang Walling Secretary, D.K.S.T

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TENYIMI STUDENTS' UNION, DIMAPUR Dimapur : Nagaland

DIST : WOKHA, NAGALAND

NOTIFICATION

Ref. .............

NOTICE

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KHEKISHE ACHUMI Chairman Zuxushe Village Council Wokha : Nagalnad

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The Tenyimi Students' Union, Dimapur (TSUD) with immense joy and pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Neitho Khusoh, Advisor TSUD, for being appointed as PS to Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi, Parliamentary Secretary, Economics and Statistics The Union prays that the Almighty God bless him with good health and guide him for his new assignment.

Azo Wetsah President

Tenyimi Students' Union, Dimapur

A. Shyerhunlo Lorin General Secretary

Tenyimi Students' Union, Dimapur

ELIXIR SPORTING CLUB ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Satoi Town Youth Organisation would like to express our profound gratitude to individuals who extended their support during the HEALTH MELA organised at Satoi Town on 25th March in collaboration with District Health Society, Zunheboto.

Shri. G Kaito Aye, Hon’ble Minister National Highway, Political Affairs Athrila. S, ADC Satakha Nockpai Konyak, EAC Satoi Zhim, BDO Satoi Dr. Hokishe Kiho, CMO Zbto.

Dr. Hoito, Dy. CMO Zbto.

Dr. Alemwabang Aier, DPO (RCH&UIP) Dr. Tali, Senior Dental Surgeon, DH Dr. Kanato, MO, Saptiqa PHC Dr. Kihito, MO, Satakha PHC Dr. Kezhaletuo, MO, Satoi PHC Dr. Enoka, MO, Ghukiye PHC Relo T Aye, Addl. SP Zbto Akuto A Tuccu, PS to Parliamentary Secy. Jail, Science & Technology, KVIC Sekho Sophie, District Media Officer Satoi Town Baptist Church GBs Satoi Town.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but it’s our humble prayer that God bless you abundantly.

Huka V Tuccu President (STYO)

FELICITATES

PUGHOBOTO, NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Sunit Assumi General Secretary (STYO)

Motto : "Clan For Acme"

Date : 28/03/2017

This is inform to all the general public of Zuxushe Village and whoever purchased land within the jurisdiction of this village are hereby reported to register at the village council on or before 30/04/2017. Failing which the transaction between the parties shall be declared null and void.

Hence forth, sale of immovable property (land) shall be with the consent of the village council w.e.f 1st April 2017.

ian refugees to find again a future that corresponds to their aspirations,” he said.

Talks are expected on a range of other issues including efforts against the Islamic State group, the war in Yemen, continued unrest in Libya and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

On the Palestinian question, the leaders are set to oppose plans by US President Donald Trump to move Washington’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and consider alternatives to a Palestinian state.

A draft summit statement, drawn up by the Palestinian delegation and obtained by AFP, says the league’s members “reaffirm their commitment to the two-state solution”.

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Sd/Aowati Jamir President, D.K.S.T

320,000 dead and forced millions from their homes.

Various Arab nations are supporting different proxy forces on the ground and there is disagreement on the future of President Bashar al-Assad, whose participation in the league has been suspended since

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initiative to find solutions to all the challenges we face in order to avoid foreign interference in our affairs,” he said.

Arab leaders have been unable to find common ground on how to end Syria’s conflict, which in six years has left more than

2011.

While some say Assad must go for any peace deal others, including Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, have not insisted on his departure as a condition for a political agreement.

Arab divisions have allowed other nations including Iran, Russia and Turkey to take the diplomatic initiative on Syria.

Visiting a refugee camp in Jordan on Tuesday before attending the summit, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres echoed calls for differences to be set aside.

“Arab unity is a very important element in order to allow this region to be stabilised and for... the Syr-

The Elixir Sporting Club Pughoboto, Nagaland is pleased to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following persons during the 2nd OPEN VOLLEYBALL (MEN & WOMEN) TOURNAMENT held on 21st to 23rd March 2017 at Pughoboto Local Ground.

1. Dr. Sukhato A. Wotsa, Principal Director (Retd.)

Health & Family Welfare Govt. Of Nagaland for gracing the Inaugural function as Chief Guest.

2. Shri. Kughakhu Sheqi, GB & President NPF Pughoboto Division for gracing the closing function as a Chief Guest.

3. Shri. K. A. Jocab Achumi, Media & Publicity Secy. Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho as the Match Patron in the Final Match (Women).

4. District Administration for permitting the ground.

5. Shri. Mathung, APRO Pughoboto for Media Coverage & Sound System.

6. Shri. Tokavi Chishi, Executive Engineer PWD R&B Pughoboto.

7. Mr & Mrs Vishika Awomi, Pughoboto.

8. All the participating Team/Clubs.

9. All the Match Officials & Ball Boys.

10. Vice Chairman, GB’s & Town Council Members and all the citizens of Pughoboto.

Further, we are unable to name each one of you individually, but we acknowledge that it was through your co-operation that we could make this tournament a grand success.

THANK YOU ALL INOKA SHEQI BOKAVI ACHUMI PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY

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global economy and persisting volatility on the commodity and currency markets,” Putin said.

According to a joint statement published by the Kremlin, with a consensus of accelerating the implementation of the Roadmap for Cooperation in Trade and Industry, both sides expressed their support for facilitating bilateral product deliveries and developing interbank ties, as well as welcomed an early completion of the preparation work for signing an interim agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran with regard to the formation of a free trade zone.

The two countries are set to expand cooperation in multiple energy sectors and continue coordinated efforts

Jordan’s King Abdullah II attends talks of the Arab League summit in the Jordanian Dead Sea resort of Sweimeh on March 29, 2017

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M 0 O S C OW, M A R 2 9 (IANS): Russia and Iran signed on Tuesday a string of cooperation agreements in various fields including the energy sector as President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for his official visit to Moscow.

The two leaders discussed during the meeting prospects for expanding bilateral trade, economic and investment ties and agreed to deepen Russian-Iranian cooperation in various areas, primarily the economy, Xinhua reported.

“We noted with satisfaction that trade between Russia and Iran grew by more than 70 percent in 2016. This is a truly good result, since we managed to achieve it amid an unstable

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AP/PTI)

to stabilize international markets, with “particular attention” being paid to bilateral projects in the nuclear power industry, the statement said.

Russia’s Rosatom state nuclear corporation and the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) signed a memorandum of understanding on transport of nuclear materials following the meeting between the two leaders.

Other agreements signed on the day include documents on cooperation in railway transport, oil and gas, information technologies and communications, construction, sport, tourism and the legal sphere.

SWEIMEH (JORDAN), MAR 29 (AGENCIES): Arab leaders gathered for an annual summit in Jordan Wednesday looking to overcome divisions on regional crises including the devastating wars in Syria and Yemen.

A show of unity was expected on the IsraeliPalestinian question, but on other issues analysts said any breakthrough was highly unlikely.

As the summit of the 22-member Arab League opened in Sweimeh on the Dead Sea coast, Jordan’s King Abdullah II suggested that failing to come together would leave the region open to outside influence.

“We need to take the

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Pokemon GO helping parents ‘Paint for Peace’ bond with kids: Study conducted at LMS, Wokha P

Students of LMS participating in the “Paint for peace.”

“P

aint for Peace” is an initiative led by We Are Young Foundation supported by Foundation for Social Transformation for engaging children and youth from marginalized communities to ensure active participation of children in peace building and development by enabling

them internalizing various life skills they could use.

Over the past two days here in Wokha, children have expressed their understanding and voiced out their opinions on peace and conflict in this region through a huge mural paint on walls in the school wall.

This was the first workshop in Nagaland with Libemo

Memorial School (LMS) Wokha and as a part of the initiative WAY had engaged with children and youth from Assam also.

The organization plans to reach out to more schools in the district of Wokha in days to come and inviting schools to collaborate in this noble initiative.

arents who regularly play “Pokemon GO” with their children report a number of side benefits including increased exercise, more time spent outdoors and opportunities for family bonding, says a study.

Pokemon GO is a location-based augmented reality game in which players capture fictional creatures from the Japanese Pokemon franchise on smart phones and other mobile devices by “finding” them in real-world locations.

“Location-based augmented reality games are pretty different than sitting in front of a TV or playing a typical video game, so we were interested in the way kids and their parents were sharing those experiences together,” said lead author Kiley Sobel from University of Washington.

“People still don’t really know how to build tech that works well for families, so when this game came out of the blue and really caught on, we wanted to look at what its ingredients for success were,” Sobel said.

The results, taken from a qualitative survey of 67 parents and interviews with 20 additional parents playing “Pokémon GO” with their families in the US, are

detailed in a paper to be presented at the Association for Computing Machinery’s CHI 2017 conference to be held at Denver, Colorado in May. Some parents said the interactive and mobile nature of the game made them feel better about engaging in that type of game play, as opposed to more sedentary forms of “screen time”, according to the study.

The study did not include perspectives of parents who do not allow their children to play Pokemon GO. Many parents particularly moms of boys, fathers of girls and parents of teenage children reported spending more quality time with their children as a result of playing “Pokémon GO” together and talking more than usual, both about the game itself and about other things in their lives, the researchers said.

For some participants, these “Poké-walks” led to walking thousands more steps per day, the study said.

Dziesekhrienuo Keretsü and Mhasizolie Metsieo presenting special number during the NPF leaders meet held at IG Stadium, Kohima, Wednesday. (NP)

Kaheli Chophy Femina Miss India Nagaland along with the winners from the North East and East Region

I was fascinated by Lenny Kravitz to Honor Prince at India; Morgan Freeman Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Students of SPHSS presenting an action song during the inaugural programme of annual games and sports meet. (NP)

Arfi Lamba to perform his play in Paris, Berlin

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ctor Arfi Lamba who has appeared in films like “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Fugly” and “Singh Is Bliing”, will be performing his popular play “The Devdasi - Nothing is Everything” in Paris and Berlin later this year.

“I play the lead role of a king in the play. It is a negative character, which is something that I have never done before,” Lamba said in a statement.

“I am so excited that after performing in India now we will be spreading our roots in Paris and Berlin as well and we will be performing on international stage,” added Arfi, who will perform in the cities in June.

Further talking about the play, director Sunny Bhambhani said: “For the West, it’s important that the content be culturally local and emotionally universal.

So when I was writing ‘Devadasi’, it cohesively had all the elements to reach out to a global audience.

Bhambhani added: “Culturally the production is rooted in Indian ethos of temples, palaces, religion and classical Indian dances. The West has always been intrigued with India for their palace stories, dance culture and the mysticism surrounding religion and God.

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he celebrated American actor and producer Morgan Freeman who has been on a trip to India for work purpose, says he has been fascinated by the Ganges here.

“I was fascinated by India. So going there was a very settling experience.

I went there for a spiritual trip more than a sight-seeing trip. So, it was a spiritual experience for me. The time I spent on the Ganges would stay with me forever,” said

Freeman in a statement.

“I didn’t see enough of the country to make a film on it. I haven’t been able to stay for so long to have a judgment on the same.

However, we all are looking for great content. So, yes, will I ever make a film in India? Absolutely!” Freeman added.

Talking about his show titled Madam Secretary, Freeman said, “After we sat down with the story we realised we had three strong female characters from the State Department. Initially, when we sat down with the story we thought it will be based on Hillary Clinton’s life.” “But later we realised it’s a lot more than that. The Secretary of State involves a lot of intricate things.” Freeman added.

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enny Kravitz, Alicia Keys and Pharrell are among the latest set of performers and presenters scheduled to appear at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 7 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Kravitz will perform a special tribute to Prince, while Keys, Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Indigo Girls will also perform.

Pharrell is set to present Chic’s Nile Rodgers with the Award for Musical Excellence, while Dhani Harrison son of George and Olivia Harrison will induct Electric Light Orchestra and Train’s Pat Monahan will induct Journey.

All three presenters are closely tied to the artists they’re celebrating.

Journey’s Jonathan Cain on an episode of podcast, “Patcast.”)

Earlier this week, Rolling Stone confirmed that Snoop Dogg would induct his late friend Tupac Shakur into the Hall of Fame.

OFFICE OF THE

TSÜSWÜVEH – ALL CITIZENS UNION CHESEZU Phek : Nagaland

Justice League trailer unveiled, but where is Superman?

FELICITATION

The Tsüswüveh –All Citizens Union Chesezu with immense joy and pride extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss Jano Nyekha, D/o Mrs. Cüne Nyekha and Mr. Apoi Nyekha (Founder-Director, School of Music, Dimapur) on being the winner of India’s Biggest Indie Award, Radio City Freedom Award-2017, Best Folk Fusion Artist for her original song, “Aahoh”.

The Tsüswüveh also congratulate her for winning the title Indihut Most Promising Artist-2015 and the best Folk Fusion Artist, Indihut-2016.

The Tsüwüveh wishes her more grand success in future and pray that Almighty God will continue to use her for His glory.

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t is a well-known fact that the upcoming film Justice League is going to be the DC Entertainment’s long due answer to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Avengers.

And therefore DC is leaving no stone unturned to create all the hype and anticipation for their upcoming superhero movie.

With the arrival of the new trailer, DC Entertainment has teased fans with witty one-liners along with hint of swooping action between the scenes.

Batman has grabbed special attention here with his signature antics along with others including Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg and Wonder Woman.

To add more, the new trailer has also mentioned a glimpse of journalist Lois Lane, the love interest of Superman aka Clark Kent.

But where is Superman? He is clearly missing out on his

Rodgers has collaborated with Pharrell on several occasions, most notably on Daft Punk’s 2013 album, Random Access Memories, and its hit, “Get Lucky.”

Electric Light Orchestra’s Jeff Lynne was a longtime friend and collaborator of George Harrison, and following the latter’s death in 2001, Lynne partnered with Dhani to finish the former Beatles’ final solo album, Brainwashed.

Monahan, meanwhile, is an avowed Journey fan, with Train both covering the band’s classic, “Don’t Stop Believing,” and referencing it in their song “This’ll Be My Year” (Monahan also interviewed

Celebrating 87 Years of God's faithfulness part in the newly released Justice League trailer.

It is not clear, whether this curious omission of Superman in the new Justice League trailer is only for adding promotional

value or there is more to the story.

But fans might get a little impatient over this, since he was shown dead in his last appearance. But the heart of the trailer might

be this two-line conversation between Flash and Batman.

“What are your superpowers again,” asks Flash.

“I’m rich,” Bruce Wayne aka Batman replies.

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ational Tribal and North East Conclave-2017, which aims to celebrate and study the tribal as well as the north-eastern culture, was inaugurated on Wednesday

by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Mahesh Sharma.

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from the northeast region, Sharma said the Conclave is a unique artistic event representing the important schools of Indian tribal art, alongside other art genres.

He wished them success in their creative endeavours.

Organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, the conclave features more than a dozen forms of tribal art. Most of these artists have showcased

their art forms at Festivals of India held abroad and distinguished platforms elsewhere. Some of the noteworthy forms on view are Cheriyal painters from Telangana, southern miniature paintings, Patachitra art from Odisha, fresco paintings from Rajasthan, as also Bhil, Mina works, and paintings on leather by artists from Andhra Pradesh.

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Culture Minister inaugurates tribal & NE art conclave Rev. Thilihe Yeptho On this day, the 30th of March 2017, as you step into your 87th year of God's providence, we acknowledge God's faithfulness and wish you a very Happy Birthday.

It is our prayer that God grant you a long fulfilling life and also be a shade of comfort and source of blessing to us all, as you have been throughout our lives.

We also pray that you will continue to be a channel of blessing to all believers and a comforting instrument of our living God who is ever faithful.

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Brazil book 2018 World Cup berth Deo Nukhu graces Baptist High sports meet

them a 3-0 win over the Paraguayans at Sao Paulo’s Arena Corinthians.

But Uruguay’s upset 2-1 defeat to Peru in the day’s final South American qualifier combined with other results meant Brazil are mathematically guaranteed a place at next year’s finals in Russia.

The qualification completes an astonishing turnaround for Brazil, who less than a year ago were in crisis after taking only nine

points from six games.

The sacking of former coach Dunga and the appointment of former Corinthians coach Tite was the catalyst for a Brazilian resurgence.

That revival saw Brazil take maximum points from their next eight qualifying games, leaving them nine points clear on Tuesday with four games left.

Against Paraguay, Brazil were already in party mode, with Coutinho

AFI to back Anju in Athens investigation

Anju Bobby George

KOCHI, Mar 29 ( A g e n ci e s ) : T h e Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will support Anju Bobby G eorge’s demand for an investigation into the long jump results of the 2004 Athens Olympics

during the International Association of Athletics Fe d e r a t i o n s ’ ( I A A F ) council meeting to be held two weeks later.

Anju had sought the support of the federation alleging that the that the performance of the Russian trio, Tatyana Lebedeva, Irina Meleshina and Tatyana Kotova, who were on the podium in that order, were suspicious as they had been banned later for failing dope tests.

Though the three didn’t tested positive during the competition in 2004, they were later caught for doping and Anju demanded that the Russians should

be retrospectively stripped of the Athens Olympics medals like Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong.

The AFI viewed Anju’s concerns, who finished fifth in Athens, and has been in touch with the UK Athletics and Athletics Australia to formulate a joint action plan. Australian Bronwyn Thompson and Britain’s Jade Johnson had finished fourth and sixth in Athens respectively and have joined the bandwagon, raising doubts about the authenticity of the performance of the Russians.

AFI chief Adille Sumariwalla will take up the issue, it has been learnt.

Pro Kabaddi 1st DEATH League set to add ANNIVERSARY of four new teams Late A. Longtiba Sangtam 30/3/2016

"Deeply missed and fondly remembered."

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Mumbai, Mar 29 (PTI): Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is all set to add four new teams to the already existing eight to make it a twelveteam affair for the upcoming fifth season in July.

PKL, as a result, has invited Expression of Interest for up to four new teams across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, a media release from the league said today.

Already PKL has city-based franchise teams representing Bengaluru, Hyderabad/ Vishakapatnam, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur and Patna.

After the addition of the new teams season 5 would comprise 130-plus matches and the duration of the event would be increased to 13 weeks, the release said.

“With the addition of these new teams, Pro Kabaddi is gearing up to surpass other Indian sports leagues in terms of geographic representation (teams from 11 states), number of matches (130+ matches) and duration of the league (13 weeks) in Season 5,” PKL said in the release.

“All stakeholders have decided to come together to expand the league and given the pace at which this is growing, it might be just the first in a series of expansions in the coming years”, said PKL’s broadcast partners Star India’s Chairman and CEO, Uday Shankar.

“Pro Kabaddi is a truly unique example of how a modern league has transformed the much loved but traditional Kabaddi into a modern sport,” said Janardan Singh Gehlot, President, International Kabaddi Federation.

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On being contacted, Adille said the Federation has been helping Tintu for quite some time and will continue to do so.

Anju’s husband Bobby George said they will take all possible measures to make sure that justice is done.

“The three Russians were always under suspicion, but it seems the WADA and the anti-doping wing of the IAAF did not take adequate actions and shied away from conducting outof-competition tests. The three including Anju, who came behind the Russians, were always there in the top six, knocking on the podium door.”

Kohim a , M a r 2 9 (NPN): The three-day annual sports meet of Baptist High Kohima kicked off Wednesday with parliamentary secretary higher and technical education Deo Nukhu g racing the inaugural programme as the special guest at D. Khel ground, Seikhazou.

In his address, Nukhu said game and spor ts are important activities to keep one disciplined, physically fit and active. He also advised the students to maintain balance diet, cultivate good habits, practice healthy exercise regularly and balance time for studies. While reminding that lazy people will never succeed in games and sports and also in studies, he encouraged the students to maintain the pride of the school and give their best.

Principal of the school Keviseto in his welcome address said that the school in its 58th years of existence has been conducting sports meet with the aim to foster unity and build better relationship, physical well being and encourage competition and maintain team spirit.

The inaugural programme was compeered

by Tsukjemkala, God’s b l e s s i n g wa s i nvo k e d by principal, pom pom drill displayed by class 7 students, special song was presented by class 10 music students while oath taking was administered by P.H. Shesou, convenor sport committee.

T h e f o u r h o u s e s, n a m e l y ; B l u e, R e d , Green and yellow will be competing in basketball, volleyball, high jump, long jump, wheel barrow, tug of war, pass the bangle, fill the bottles, pass the egg and Basketball match between Red house and Green house others. during the sports meet on Wednesday. (NP)

Pakistani pacer Irfan banned for a year Karachi, Mar 29 (PTI): Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan was today slapped with a oneyear ban and fined USD 1,000 after he admitted to have failed in reporting a spot-fixing approach by bookmakers during the Pakistan Super League.

“You are aware that on March 14th the board called in and suspended me on the basis of two allegations, out of which I accept that it was my fault that I failed to let the board know when bookies approached me,” Irfan said in a statement. “ P C B ’s c o d e o f conduct makes it clear that we have to report any such interaction immediately and I didn’t do that,” he added.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung and president of Mokokchung District Veteran Football Association (MDVFA) Aotemsu NPS (3rd from right front row) and MDVFA Secretary Limanungsang (4th from right) with MDVFA players during a training session at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Wednesday. The players will take part in the Nagaland Inter-District Veteran Football tournament to be held at Phek town.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.

Jeremiah 33:3 We, the bereaved family members of Late Mrs. Hukali, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, churches, neighbours and well wishers for the support shown to us physically, financially and through prayer at the demise of our beloved, who left for her heavenly abode on 24 March 2017.

May God bless you all.

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Born: 12th Nov. 1986 Died: 24th March 2017

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“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense, he has become my salvation.”

Isah 12:2 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Lily Kithan, wife of Yichungo Kithan would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during her illness and sad demise on 20th of March 2017 at Leirie Chazou Colony, Kohima. You were all an important part of our mother’s life and we want to thank you all for taking care of her in such a genuine manner.

We convey our special thanks to; 1. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church.

2. Kohima Pangti Baptist Randan Khumshum.

3. Sector Church Lerie Colony Kohima.

4. Soul Harvest Church and Fellowship Leirie Chazou colony.

5. Naga Hospital, Oking Hospital, GMCH and all the blood donors 6. Leirie Chazou Panchayat and Youth organisation.

7. Kohima Eloie Ekhyng, Pangti Ekhung and peace zone KLBC. 8. Lerie/NST fellowships.

9. Wokha Pangti Ekhung.

10. Doyang Pangti Ekhung.

11. Pangti Baptist Church and Yondon Yankho.

12. Alderville School Jotsoma.

13. Neighbours, friends and well wishers We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but earnestly pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Born : 28/03/1987 | Died : 25/03/2017 We the family members of our beloved Lt. Mhondamo Lotha would like to extend our deepest heartfelt gratitude to 1. Doctors and staff of Nikos Hospital Dimapur 2. Commandant and all the ranks of NAPTC Chumukedima and 7th NAP Battalion Bhandari 3. Dimapur Mekokla Ekhung 4. Bhandari Town Lotha Baptist Church 5. Bhandari Town Ao Fellowship 6. To all the friends from far and near 7. Bhandari Town Medical Colony 8. Shivi Sema (Toluvi Village) For supporting us physically, financially, materially and with unceasing prayers at this time of deep grief.

We regret our inability to mention each and every individual but pray that Almighty God bless you all.

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Montevideo, Mar 29 (Agencies): Brazil became the first team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday after beating Paraguay to clinch an eighth consecutive victory as Argentina’s campaign stumbled after the shock suspension of Lionel Messi.

Five-time champions Brazil had been left waiting in suspense after goals from Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Marcelo handed

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Brazil’s players rush over to celebrate with Marcelo after his goal.

opening the scoring on 34 minutes following a deft one-two with China-based midfielder Paulinho.

Neymar had a chance to make it 2-0 in the 53rd minute from the penalty spot only to see his kick saved by Anthony Silva.

On 64 minutes Neymar doubled Brazil’s tally, collecting the ball deep inside his own half and setting off on a surging run down the left flank.

N e y m a r ’s d r i b b l e ended with him curling in a shot which took a slight deflection on its way into the Paraguayan goal. Real Madrid defender Marcelo added a late third to seal Brazil’s win.

Meanwhile, Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia in their World Cup qualifier in La Paz, hours after Lionel Messi was suspended by FIFA for four competitive internationals.

Juan Arce headed home a cross from Pablo Escobar in the 31st minute to open the scoring for Bolivia before the hosts doubled their lead when striker Marcelo Moreno fired home from close range in the 53rd minute.

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LB Giants, ZH Flyers win T-20 Bash opener

Rajesh Soudararanjan along with the players of inaugural match High School Daredevils and Lower Bayavü Giants, organizers and Khriehu Liezietsu on Wednesday. (NP)

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Ko h i m a , M a r 2 9 (NPN): The 4th edition of 10 -Northern Angami-I T-20 Bash organised by Brotherhood Group and sponsored by Parliamentary Secretary for State Lotteries and Music Task Force, Khriehu Liezietsu under the theme “ bat for unity” commenced Wednesday at KVC Ground, Ziekezou Kohima village with Kohima De puty

Commissioner, Rajesh Soudararanjan gracing the inaugural function as the chief guest.

Playing the inaugural match, Lower Bayavü Giants defeated High School Daredevils by 99 runs.

After winning the toss, Lower Bayavü Giants elected to bat and set a target of 172/3 in complete inning. Tapitu contributed highest 89 r uns while Imomenba added 36. High School Daredevils bowler

India Open: Saina, Sindhu start with confident wins New Delhi, Mar 29 (Agencies): Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu both made confident starts at the India Open on Wednesday. While Saina beat Chinese Taipei’s Chia Hsin Lee 21-10, 21-17 in 35 minutes, Sindhu beat compatriot Arundhati Pantawane 21-17, 21-6.

Sania was totally dominant in the first game of her match, not letting Chia Hsin settle into a rhythm. Though the second game was tighter, Sania did enough to maintain her edge. At one stage, the Indian player won seven consecutive points in the second game. Saina had been the favourite going into the match with Chia Hsin being ranked 31 places below her at World No. 39.

Pantawane, a former national champion, put up a good fight against Sindhu in the first game but lost 17-21.

But she could not maintain her good form in the second as Sindhu settled into a good rhythm and ran away with the game 21-6. Earlier, Rituparna Das beat Chinese Taipei’s Chiang Mei Hui in three games to become the first Indian to enter Round 2 in women’s singles In men’s doubles, India’s Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy lost to Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi 21-19, 21-19 in the first round.

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Ino claimed 2 rival wickets, but chasing the target, they were bundled out for 73 with Santsuthung scoring highest 25 runs. Lower Bayavü Giants bowlers Alam and Thungchamo took 3 rival wickets each. Tapitu was adjudged the man of the match.

In the second match, Zienuobadze High Flyers knocked Kenuozou Wolves by 8 wickets. Winning the toss, Kenuozou Wolves elected to bat setting a target

of 111/10 in 20 overs. Jabu and Mhajan contributed highest 27 runs each while Zienuobadze bowlers Tali and Alo took two wickets each. Chasing the target was difficult for Zienuobadze as they achieved it in 11.4 overs losing only 2 wickets.

Aso was declared the man of the match.

Altogether 16 teams from all sectors of 10Northern Angami-1 A/C are participating in the tourney.

Earlier, the chief guest in

his address appreciated the initiative of parliamentary secretary for sponsoring the tourney and also the organizer for promoting the brotherhood among the youths of different colonies.

He urged the players to make best use of the opportunity with discipline and display their talents.

The inaugural programme was chaired by convenor organizing committee Kethosituo Elvis Mepfhüo, invocation prayer said by Dr. Viposa director GethemGo sports International, special song was presented by Rosang Pongen while the oath taking was administered by the convenor.

Today’s matches 1st match: 7:00 am Lower L. Khel Vikings vs Upper L. Khel Riders 2nd match: 10:00 am Chedema Strikers vs North Block Warriors 3rd match: 1:00 pm Middle Bayavü Lions vs Upper Bayavü Sixers

Cornerstone school sports meet begins

Team captains taking oath during the inaugural programme on Wednesday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, Mar 29 (NPN): Cornerstone school and college, Dimapur annual sports meet kicked off Tuesday, at its school campus under the theme “Swing for the fences”.

Speaking at the programme as special guest, 32nd Assam Rifle, Col. VS Shikarwar encouraged the students to think with their head, trust their heart and not to be afraid of the false

start. He asked them not to panic but to look forward to the future with confidence.

There is no prescription to challenges, rather there involve two critical factors; education and learning, hardwork and perseverance, he said.

No meaningful success will come in one push but one need to strive for excellence by making the best of what has been given to us, he added.

The guest of honour,

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dimapur- zone 2, Dr. KPA Ilyas (IPS) in his speech advised the students to think about their life and remain focused.

He also asked the faculty to allow the kids have the freedom so that they will be able to present themselves toward others with confidence.

Students competed in various disciplines like arm wrestling, basketball, football etc.

SPHSS annual games and sports meet 2017 underway Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 29 (NPN): The annual games and sports meet of St. Paul Higher Secondary School (SPHSS) got underway Wednesday at the school campus under the motto “ E xc e l l e n c e t h r o u g h sports.” O.T.Chingmak Chang, commissioner, parliamentary affairs and Dr. Neiviselie Simon Dzuvichu, president CAN, graced the occasion as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Speaking at the programme, Chingmak Chang said sports not only teaches students about obedience and discipline but

also to work as a team with a sense of belonging. It also helped the students towards becoming responsible and productive members of society by making them develop social skills, he added. He also encouraged the student to play in the true spirit of the game.

Chingmak Chang in his concluding remark encouraged the students to respect, love their teachers and learn from them as it would make them pillars of tomorrow.

Dr. Neiviselie in his speech said that sports not only play an important role in imparting character and co-operation and help in generating healthy

competitive spirit and interest but also teach leadership, and teamwork.

Also speaking on the occasion, Rev. Mother Sibia, provincial superior, SABS said school plays a vital role not only in imparting education but also give oppor tunity to bring out the talents.

Quoting Einstein words “Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school,” she encouraged the students to do well and couple education with skill and talents. Earlier the programme commenced with invocation prayer by Rev. Sr. Tessy, vice principal, SPHSS, followed by an

Students singing the school anthem during the opening ceremony. (NP)

action song and welcome song by the students of SPHSS. Welcome speech was delivered by Rev.Sr. Ranit, principal SPHSS while the chief guest took the guard

of honour and unfurled the school flag.

Other highlights of the programme included drill display by the junior students, Naga cultural d a n c e, c h o r e o g r a p hy,

martial arts and butterfly dance. The inaugural programme was hosted by Suman and Kiran.

The annual games and sports meet will culminate on March 31.

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