March 5, 2017

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Mnp polls: 84% turnout in phase-I Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 4 (NPN): First phase voting in 38 assembly segments of 60 seats Manipur Legislative Assembly concluded Saturday peacefully with a tentative 84% voter turnout.

Except some sporadic violent incidents in the remote areas of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts, the polling was conducted by and large peacefully, said Manipur CEO Vivek Kumar Dewangan.

Polling conducted under a tight security arrangement concluded at 3pm except in a few polling stations where the voting was delayed owing to certain problems, CEO said.

CEO said overall tentative voter turnout percentage was recorded at 84, but added that the final figure could be ascertained only after arrival of reports of the polling stations at far flung areas of Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts.

Voting re por ts of around 25% polling stations located in the remote areas were yet to be come in and the CEO office expected the report by tomor-

EC extends ban on exit polls NEW DELHI, MAR 4 (PTI): The Election Commission on Saturday extended the ban on exit polls for the assembly elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh by a day to March 9, following the death of two contesting candidates.

“Conducting of exit poll and disseminating result of any exit poll now stands prohibited till 5.30 p.m. of March 9, 2017,” the poll panel said, as it adjourned, to March 9, the poll in Uttar Pradesh`s Alapur and Uttarakhand`s Karna Prayag, owing to the deaths of candidates Chand Shekhar and Kuldeep Singh Kanwasi respectively.

Nuklutoshi appointed advisor to CM

DIMAPUR, MAR 4 (NPN): Nagaland governor has appointed Nuklutoshi, MLA, as advisor to the chief minister of Nagaland in the status of a cabinet minister with immediate effect.

A government notification issued by the state chief secretary stated that he would be entitled to pay and allowances and all other facilities admissible to a cabinet minister. With the appointment of Nuklutoshi and TR Zeliang as advisors, there are currently eight advisors to the chief minister.

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“Just think what would happen if there was demand for 33% reservation as pastors?”

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FIR cases against Mnp BJP, eight local dailies: ECI Correspondent

(L) Voters make a beeline at one of the polling stations. (R) Women stand in queue to cast vote in Imphal Saturday.

row, he added. Phase-I covered 38 constituencies for which 1,643 polling stations have been set up in areas spread over Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.

Among the districts in valley areas, Imphal East district recorded a voter turnout of 87% while 86.9% in Imphal West district and Bishnupur district recorded 87.8%.

Hill district Kangpokpi recorded 80% overall voter turnout and Churachandpur and Pherzawl district 68%.

The poll percentage

for the valley can be treated as finalized as almost all the polling officials have reached their respective district headquarters and reported to the DEOs. However, changes are likely to the poll percentage of the three hill districts as 28% of the polling stations could not be communicated, the CEO added.

Giving some main highlights of first phase poll, the CEO said that first the first time 16 polling booths were manned only by women polling personnel which include six in Bishnupur district and 10 in Imphal west district.

Student volunteers were

also detailed at each polling station to assist the senior citizens.

A total of 1079 polling stations were covered by live web streaming and remaining 564 polling stations recorded events offline by smart phones.

A total of 11,32,525 votes including 7084 service electors were eligible for casting votes in the first phase poll in which voting was conducted in 1643 stations located in 1291 locations.

While reminding that 168 candidates were in the fray in first phase poll, the CEO said that 258 micro observers and 38 assis-

tant expenditure observers were deployed during poll hours.

ECI appointed 12 each general, expenditure and police observers besides four awareness observers for supervision of various activities of the poll process.

Asserting that there observed a raise in the voter turnout percentage, election officials said that it was a reflection of a sense of responsibility among the voters.

H o w e v e r, p o l i t i cal leaders observed a big change in the political scenario when voters turned out in good numbers.

JCC slams T.R.Zeliang’s minority card

DIMAPUR, MAR 4 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has reminded that its objective would be pursued with determination with regard to the demand for justice after various incidents beginning from January 31,2017 onwards.

Turning on the heat on former chief minister T.R.Zeliang, Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has said his “utter lack of remorse” shown while rejecting any moral responsibility for the entire unfortunate incidents by portraying himself as a victim of majoritarian politics “.

JCC media cell said this was “ intolerable” and showed T.R. Zeliang’s “sheer disregard and insensitivity for the two departed youths, who lost their lives because of his flip flop decisions and treachery.”

JCC said it was un-

becoming of a true statesmanship and leadership to divert and politicise the entire disastrous episode as being about minority versus majority politics and trying to absolve himself of any responsibility for consequences of the government decisions.

JCC condemned “such cheap minority card played by T.R.Zeliang and his supporters adding it was nothing but “ a foul and insincere attempt to blemish the Naga people’s movement to protect Article 371A and shift the blame to the people of Nagaland.”

Further, JCC said it stood by the decision of the Diphupar Village Council that under no circumstance would it allow the post of chief minister to be “given back to T.R.Zeliang, as it would be a sacrilege to the Naga people as a whole.”

JCC also demanded

that a Joint Inquiry Commission (JIC) be set up to hold impartial investigation and bring out the facts of the matter to its logical conclusion and for which it will continue to strive for.

JCC also said it also reiterated the demand and resolution adopted at the March 3,2017 meeting at Tourist Lodge Dimapur, that the DC Longleng be immediately placed under suspension including police personnel involved in the indiscriminate firing on January 31 within seven(7) days from the date of submission of the representation.

Meanwhile, the inference about T.R.Zeliang likely to be a contender for returning back as chief minister stems from the purported statements made in recent days by chief minister Dr.Shürhozelie of not being inclined to remain in office

very long. On some occasion, Dr.Shürhozelie had confided that he had reluctantly taken up the responsibility and would be around only for a few months.

Chief Minister Dr.Shürhozelie who was swor n-in on Febr uar y 22,2017 will have to become a member of the assembly within six months or by August 2017.

If he is to contest, then Dr.Shürhozelie would have to stand from his old constituency -10 Northern Angami –I which is currently being represented by his son Khriehu Liezietsü parliamentary secretary Lottery and MTF. In case Dr.Shürhozelie declines since the general election will be due by 2018, then the mantle could go to any of the present ministers and which JCC feels that T.R.Zeliang could attempt to return back.

IMPHAL, Mar 4: Election Commission (ECI) has ordered FIR cases against office bearers of the BJP Manipur and eight local dailies for publishing advertisements without approval from the responsible authorities.

An urgent letter from the ECI received Saturday ordered the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manipur to lodge FIRs under Section 188 of IPC against BJP state unit office bearers and the newspapers, which carried the advertisements on Friday in contravention of its orders and violation of RP Act. ECI had earlier instructed all stakeholders to not publish any advertisements on March 3 and 4 without pre-screening and subsequent approval by state-level MCMC committee. Poll panel also sought a compliance report by Monday, an official source from CEO stated. Interestingly, some of the newspapers published the advertisements of the same kind in its Saturday editions.

Finance deptt.dismisses ACAUT’s allegations DIMAPUR, MAR 4 (NPN): Finance Commissioner Temjen Toy IAS has reiterated that the clarification issued earlier by the finance department to ACAUT on February 23 were based on facts and therefore, there could not be any question of either accepting or rejecting these facts. Toy was issuing a fur ther clarification to ACAUT’s “rejection” of the department’s rejoinder which had appeared in the local media on March 3,2017 .

Drawing attention to ACAUT’s purported rejection of the finance department’s clarification, Toy said while the news item on February 23, 2017 pertained to allegation by ACAUT about “parking of more than Rs.5000 crore in state coffers” the other statement on March 3 “shifted to the utilisation of CSS funds, payment of state share and delay in payment of salaries to the RSA, RMSA and Hindi teachers.”

Nonetheless, Toy reiterated that the government was seriously concerned over the delay in payment of salaries to its employees and for which it had been taking

all possible steps to mitigate the difficulties of such employees. However, he said there were procedural problems that needed to be tackled “as best as possible according to the situation arising from time to time.”

Ta k i n g a d i g a t ACAUT, Toy said it would have been proper if specific instances of irregularities committed by the finance department or its officials were brought to the notice of the authorities for appropriate action, instead of “making wild allegations”.

Further the FC stated that details of executive action taken by the government from time to time, cannot be a made the subject of public debate in the media.

Toy asserted that the finance department did not wish to be drawn into such a debate and therefore, it will no longer respond to “such opinionated views in future.”

Toy reiterated that the government in general and finance department in particular, would continue to take actions as deemed necessary from time to time, to redress grievances of government employees as best as “is possible under the given circumstances.”

CNTC slams mainland media, women activists

D imapur , M ar 4 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) in a statement has defended the statement made by its president Hokiye Yeptho to media persons (mainland journalists) in which the reports had been twisted and distorted to “sensationalise views and opinions.

CNTC said such misreporting by mainland journalists was not a new thing since “being one-sided, partial and biased has been their hallmark.”

CNTC also advised some youths to first study their cultural history and genealogy before going to the press to gain cheap publicity and attention. It also cautioned such youths to first understand their own traditions and customs as practised by their forefathers since time immemorial.

CNTC said by ridiculing and mocking at leaders and elders without having any basic knowledge or understanding has become a part of life with some youths who only want to hog the limelight.

In this regard, CNTC urged the respective tribal hohos to restrain such youths.

Drawing attention on “some women activists” CNTC said instead of atoning for their wrongdoings amid the chaos, these women were still “hell bent” and doing whatever means possible to “accelerate their campaign outside Nagaland to non-Nagas who have no iota of knowledge about our Naga customs and traditions.”

CNTC also cautioned some women married to non-Nagas and settled

abroad, to “stop their not much needed comments and off-track opinions which will only foment more trouble in the state again.”

It said that unlike other states in India, Naga women do not face gender discrimination like female foeticide, child marriage, dowry etc” as Naga women were given equal privilege in every field and do not need reservation since they are free to contest any election. CNTC said if such women really wanted to change Naga society then they should return home and begin grass root work instead of harping about change from within the confines of the four walls in far away foreign nations”.

It added that Naga women are second to none and no not need any reservation to compete in any field.

GST to be implemented from July 1 CM not pleased with unpunctuality at Sectt.

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the new indirect tax regime, was on track and July 1 was going to be its likely date of implementation.

“It (GST) looks on track. Subject to Parliament approval, it looks like the possible date of implementation of GST is July 1,” Jaitley said after the 11th GST Council meet concluded here.

The Council approved the central cGST (cGST) and integrated GST (iGST) draft laws on Saturday.

“Consensus on cGST, iGST law. Both the final draft laws were discussed today. Council has approved both the drafts,” Jaitley said. With the compensation draft law having already been approved in the Council’s previous meeting -- held on February 18 in

Udaipur -- there are two more draft laws remaining for approval.

“The three laws have got formal approval of GST Council by unanimous decision. All states approved it,” he said. The Union Territory GST (UTGST) and state GST (sGST) draft laws will be taken up for discussion and approval at the Council’s next meeting on March 16, Jaitley told reporters at a press briefing.

The sGST and UTGST are replica of cGST and the settlement of their drafts is only a formality, he said.

“Once these are approved, the four laws - compensation, UTGST, cGST and iGST - will be approved

by Cabinet and placed in Parliament in the coming session,” Jaitley added.

Meanwhile, the sGST draft law will have to be approved by the legislative assemblies of states and union territories (Delhi,

Puducherry).

The UTGST draft law is for the union territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, which do not have legislative assemblies.

With the approval of the five draft laws, the legislative action of the GST Council will be over, post which there will be another meeting for fitment of the goods and services in the tax slabs - 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent, 28 per cent.

Clearing the air on reports of GST tax rate being increased up to 40 per cent, he said there would not be higher rate of taxation.

“The four rates have already been decided by the Council. There will be no higher rate of taxation, but the capped rate is always higher to leave some space.

Bound rate and applied rate is different,” Jaitley said.

D imapur , M ar 4 (NPN): State chief minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, who reached his secretariat office at 9:30am on Saturday and directed his aides to collect attendance of the officers and staff of all the departments, was reportedly not very pleased with the reports that he received.

A day after he assumed the office, the chief minister had urged the senior officers to strictly maintain working hours and set the offices in order.

According to media cell chief minister’s office (CMO), the chief minister’s insistence on punctuality was set to usher in a new era in governance very soon with timings for the thousands of government employees – at least in the Secretariat – about to be drastically changed.

CMO said the chief minister told his aides

that salaries were paid to government employees and they were required to attend to their duties for a specific period of time on all working days.

The chief minister also reportedly said that if traffic congestion was the reason employees cannot reached their office on

time, they should leave home early for their places of work.

Further, the chief minister instructed his officers not to entertain any appointments even for the ministers and legislators with him at his private residential office except under unavoidable situa-

tions.

“I have a fully functional office at the Secretariat, and so have they.

They should attend their offices and if need be, meet me there at the Secretariat. And so should bureaucrats,” the chief minister has this standing order, CMO said.

Services associations demand 7th ROP DIMAPUR, MAR 4 (NPN): State services associations have requested the state cabinet to approve the effective date of the 7th ROP w.e.f. March 1, 2017 (2017-18).

The association have also appealed to the chief minister and his colleagues to convey the government, decision on the implementation of the 7th ROP before the finalization of the 2017-18 budget documents.

According to an official bulletin, the office bearers of state services associations including CANSSEA, NCSA, NSSA, FONSFSA, NPSA, NF&ASA and NASSA met the chief minister on March 4, 2017. After in-depth delibera-

tion, the chief minister, however, told the associations that the effective date and year for implementing the 7th ROP would be decided in the next state cabinet meeting.

With regard to implementation, the associations had submitted representation four times to the state government to implement the 7th ROP w.e.f. January 1, 2016.

The associations, however, after in depth discussion on February 27, 2017 at Hotel Japfu, decided to accept the 7th ROP w.e.f. March 1, 2017 considering the financial problems of the state government.

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Leaders should be farsighted, must see beyond tribes and parties: Azo

Azo releasing the KCS 25 years souvenir at Phek, Saturday. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, MAR 4 (NPN): Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA said leaders cannot be shortsighted and live for the moment alone but should be farsighted and must see beyond tribes and parties.

He regretted that the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) would go down in the annals of history as the most disturbing times of Nagaland and said the little time remaining should be judiciously used to promote peace, humility and oneness to strengthen Naga brotherhood.

He said this on the occasion of 25 years silver an-

niversary celebration of Kiddies Corner School today at KCS Higher Section Phek.

Azo said there was a time for everything under heaven and it was certainly a time for peace and tranquillity in the state of Nagaland.

Azo pointed out that as leaders, one should own responsibility for the regretful incidents and the social setbacks that had taken place in the past few weeks which was totally unfortunate and disturbing.

He questioned whether the leaders would be remembered alone for the cringing saga of bloodshed, contempt, misunderstanding, vengeance and retaliation

Chuchuyimpang Students Union launches Shisajen journal

that has tainted “our” moral souls. He said governments and parties would come and go but Nagas as a people would remain thereby one should rise up above tribalism, parochialism or individualism to thrive as brothers.

“Our world is truly magical and can be a heavenly abode when there is love and respect in your hearts but this world can be a living hell too when our hearts are infiltrated with hatred and jealousy “, Azo added.

He also reminded to rethink the words “forgive and forget” and put these words to practice, to be free

from the bondage of suffering, self-destruction and the consuming bitterness that imprisons “us” today. Azo said that “our” mandate as Christians was to operate in the parameters of love, kindness, compassion and forgiveness.

He thanked the pioneers of KCS for starting a school when it was needed the most and for the immense contributions it has given towards the society through the education it has imparted.

He said without private schools, Nagaland would not have achieved what it was today and encouraged the initiative of setting up good private schools, educational institutions and colleges in Nagaland in the near future as these have become the strongest pillars of human resources development.

He also congratulated the new chief minister, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu and expressed confidence that the education system in the state would improve in the days to come under his leadership as he was a stalwart in the field of education.

The programme was chaired by Kuthovo while welcome note was delivered

by Vekhozo Khamo chairman KCS.

Appeal for early construction of DAO office in Tsg DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to delay of official works due to the razing down of District Agriculture Office (DAO) Tuensang by fire on December 8, 2016, the Ngangpong village, Tuensang has appealed the director of Agriculture to consider the matter of constructing new office at top priority for the area.

A press note by Ngangpong village Tuensang head GB, T.Namang Chang and council chairman, M. Chejingba stated that concern department is yet to construct new office building, causing distress for both staff and public to carry out all official works.

It therefore urged the concerned department to take immediate necessary action to ease the hardship being faced by the public of the district.

ANTA Peren unit joint consultation meeting

Dimapur: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Peren unit has convened a joint consultation meeting on March 8 at 10 a.m. in Jalukie town hall with Jalukie town youth managing committee. All the owners are asked to attend the meeting.

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news in brief RD dept to launch SPMRM: Department of Rural Development would formally launch Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (SPMRM) National Rurban Mission (NRuM), Pedi (Ngwalwa) Peren on March 7 at 11 a.m. in Ngwalwa Headquarters, Peren with chairman, Democratic Alliance, Nagaland (DAN) T. R. Zeliang as the chief guest and minister of RD & REPA, C. L. John as guest of honour.

NPWD engineers meeting: Engineer-inchief PWD Er. Khupi Natso has convened a meeting of all Nagaland PWD Engineers from the rank of executive engineers/architects and above on March 7 at 11 A.M at the NPWD conference hall. All the officers were informed to attend the meeting without fail.

ENGOA executive meeting: Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association (ENGOA) has convened an executive meeting on March 8 at 3.30 P.M at DUDA guest House Kohima. President ENGOA S. Changkei Konyak in a release said the meeting was called to discuss the annual conference and selection of the nomination committee for new office bearers. All Kohima and Dimapur based ENGOA members, officers were informed to attend the meeting positively.

Wokha DPDB meeting: DC and vice chairman DPDB Wokha has informed that monthly meeting of DPDB would be held on March 9 at DC conference hall, Wokha.

All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

SDPDB Pughoboto meeting postponed: Pughoboto SDPDB meeting at Chisholimi has been postponed to March 9 instead of March 8. All the members have been requested to take note of the change.

Wokha DPDB meeting: Monthly Wokha DPDB meeting for March would be held on March 9 at 11 a.m in DC’s conference hall, Wokha. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

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ANHTU units extend support to central body 5 persons injured in accident

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland in spite of the ultimatum extended its support on the Anthony and joint secreHindi Teacher’s Union served to them by ANHTU decision made by the CSS tary, T. Nyangla Phom, had (ANHTU) Phek Unit have central body and CSS Hindi and ANHTU central body urged the education departextended its full support Teachers. on the demand of 1379 ment for release of salary. to the ultimatum served Unit has also appealed CSS Hindi teachers nine It further stated that failure

by ANHTU central body to all NGOs to support month pending salary. Stat- to do so would lead to agitaand CSS Hindi Teachers to their appeal made to the de- ing that the 1379 CSS hindi tion as per the directive of the Department of School partment, as the aggrieved teachers had every right to ANHTU central body.

Education (DoSE) to release teachers have been tirelessly demand the long pending TUENSANG: ANHTU, nine months pending sala- working for the welfare of salary, Zbto unit has urged Tuensang unit through its ries of the 1379 CSS Hindi the students in general as a the department for the early general secretary Sentimenla Teachers. whole, inspite of the neg- release of all pending salary. Jamir in a press note extendIn the press release, ligence paid by the depart- LONGLENG: ANHTU ed support to the demands ANHTU Phek Unit, vice- ment in paying the salary Longleng unit has also made by the ANHTU parpresident, Vilou Krocha in time. extended its support to ent union. It cautioned that and information secretary, ZUNHEBOTO: All Na- ANHTU central body and it would go for phase wise Zuveto Yhobu has ques- galand Hindi Teachers CSS Hindi teachers. Stat- agitation as directed by Rev. Wati Imsong releasing the journal. (NP) tioned DoSE as to why the Union Zunheboto unit in a ing that it was a rightful ANHTU if their demands Correspondent also encouraged the audi- department has failed to press note by its president, demand, the unit in a press were not met by the state ence to commit themselves release the pending salaries, Khekiho Sema has also note by president Shumei government by March 7.

MOKOKCHUNG, MAR in developing writing skills.

4(NPN): The 3rd issue The editorial board Shisajen journal launched secretary Awala Imsong under the aegis of Chu- highlighted the contents chuyimpang Students of the present issue which DIMAPUR: With an aim to empha- Yanger Pongen while delivering change among the people was the Union (CSU) was released includes: Entrepreneurship size on active involvement of women the significance of “Swachh Shakti most challenging task to achieve by pastor Chuchuyimpang is the need of the hour; in the Swachh Bharat Mission, PHED Week”.

Mokokchung ODF by 2017.

Baptist Church, Mokokc- Society is the foundation of Mokokchung Division along with Guest of honour, assistant comIn this regard, he advised the hung on March 4.

Education; How to cleanse WSSO on March 2 launched “Swa- missioner Mokokchung, Chaitangya field workers to document every work While speaking on the one’s generation; Science chh Shakti Week” in Mokokchung , in his speech congratulated wom- to make a comprehensive analysis occasion, Rev. Wati Imsong and religion; Insurgency in at Conference Hall, ADC Planning, enfolk for their contribution towards and chalk out different approaches to complimented the editorial Nagaland and many more. Mokokchung.

Swachh Bharat Mission and reminded achieve the mission target. board led by its convenor, Shisajen journal is to The department has lined up that Mokokchung had already set its He further lauded the PHED for L. Imliwapang for their encourage the young gen- various events leading up to March 8 target to make Open Defecation Free undertaking various activities for the outstanding achievement eration towards developing which is the International Women’s (ODF) by end of 2017. people especially providing access to in the field of literature. He their writing skills.

Day, said PHED executive engineer He remarked that behavioural water and sanitary project.

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Kumar Ramnnikant SDO handing over the cash to the GB of Tanlao ward, along with Illika SDO. (NP)

MON, MAR 4 (NPN): ‘I Love My Mon Town’ (ILMMT), a mission under the district administration Saturday handed over Rs.1,30,000/-( one lac thirty thousand) to the head GB of Techahan ward as donation for the K

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welfare of the landslide victims.

The cash was donated in presence of the members of ILMMT, administration and members of the ward.

The Mission ILMMT would also be donating some cash to the landslide victims of Tanlao ward next week. It is worth men-

tioning that the Mission ILMMT, is an initiative of the district administration, set in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

The Mission ILMMT had last year organized a concert in aid of the landslide victims, where the Nagaland singing ambassadors had performed.

Kyong Region NSCN/GPRN remembers Khodao DIMAPUR: On March 1, the 7th death anniversary of late Khodao Yanthan, the Kyong Region Authority of the NSCN/GPRN held a function in the office of the Central Administrative Officer in remembrance of the former vice-president NSCN/GPRN. During the function, caretaker/CAO Chonbenthung Lotha highlighted the life history of late Khodao Yanthan.

He also urged upon all the members to emulate and preserve the legacy left behind by the visionary leader.

Earlier, invocation prayer was said by the region Chaplain Merio Kikon. The assemblage also observed a minute silence in respect of the departed leader. Thereafter, a special prayer was also offered for the collective leadership and all the members of the NSCN/GPRN and the Naga Peace accord.

The function concluded with benediction offered by tatar Simon Yanthan. The function was chaired by Chonbenthung Lotha.

The ill fated dumper. (NP) Correspondent According to reliable sources the vehicle TUENSANG, MAR 4 had steering failure. It is (NPN): A truck (dumper) learned that one person with 5 persons on board had femur fracture and fell off more than 100 feet two others also critically from the road on Saturday injured and were admitted morning near the cemetery to civil hospital Tuensang. of Khangshou khel while They may be airlifted or on their way to load stone taken by road to Mokokcpebbles. hung.

One killed in roof collapse

Correspondent

MON, MAR 4 (NPN): In an unfortunate incident, one female identified as Aroh, aged about 20, was killed when the roof of the house collapsed, at shangsa village, under Tizit sub division.

According to sources, the sudden heavy wind storm caused the thatch house to collapse killing victim instantly. She was reportedly alone in the house, as her parents were out in the field.

SPS new school building inaugurated

DIMAPUR: Newly constructed school building of St. Paul School (SPS) Noklak was inaugurated on March 3 by EAC Noklak, C. Phoniang, and blessed by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil Bishop of Kohima.

ADC thanked the

Catholic Church for coming to the remotest places for the betterment of the people.

He urged the public leaders and people of Noklak area to extend full support to the fathers, teaching staff of St. Paul School and also encour-

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aged the students to work hard.

Bishop James Thoppil, said that the Catholic Church was committed to bring the best education at the lowest level to the people at their door steps.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Lukka, principal and in-charge

of the centre accorded welcome speech. Short speeches were delivered by president TRPO, Ngon, advisor to KTC, P. Beshim, and member of the school managing board Menya.

School children presented songs, dance, choreography, skit and action song.

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ILMMT hands over donation to landslide victims in Mon

Correspondent

Village (NUV) would hold its general reporting day on March 11. All the public have been asked to attend the reporting day.

NGBF executive meeting: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has convened an executive meeting on March 8 at 10 a.m at the tourist lodge Dimapur, near old NST station. All the 13 units (district GBs association) presidents & secretaries and all the office bearers of NGBF have been requested to attend the meeting.

ANGPTA meeting: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) has convened a meeting relating to the ongoing issues with the government on March 8, at 10 a.m. in the L.C.S building Midland, Kohima near Ao Baptist Church. All district president representatives and central office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting.

NWVC informs: New Wokha Village Council has informed that burning of new Jhum fields stretching between Itoryu Chukha and Wokha village situated on Wokha-Merapani road would held from 10 a.m till 12 noon on March 6. Village council has requested the district administration, para military forces, commuters in this route to be aware of the scheduled activities related to jhum farming of Wokha village.

NBSE meeting with heads of institutions: Chairman, NBSE, Asano Sekhose has informed that a meeting with the following heads of institutions would be held on March 7 at 11 a.m in the conference hall of the NBSE, Kohima: Heads of institutions (both government & private) recently upgraded to open Classes IX & X and Classes XI & XII in the academic year 2017; Newly appointed heads of institutions, holding the post of headmaster/principal for the first time (both government & private). All concerned heads have been informed to attend the meeting without fail. The TA/DA of the participants would be borne by the concerned institution.

Words are inadequate to express our profound gratefulness to each and everyone who sympathized with us physically, materially, financially and in prayers during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of Lt. Thomung Enyio, Sub-Inspector of Police. DEF Wokha on 12th February 2017 We deeply regret that we are unable to thank each one of you personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Loving father, sisters, son, daughters ad relatives.

Late Mr. Nungsangtemsu

Born on : 05.04.1991 : Died on : 19.11.2016 We the bereaved family members of Late Nungsangtemsu (Wamekan) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us physically, financially, morally and in prayer during his brief illness and at the sad demise of our beloved son.

We deeply regret for our inability to thank each and everyone individual but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Deputy speaker, NLA, Imtikumzuk along with officials and villagers during the inauguration of Agri Link Road at Ungma village on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, MAR 4 ( N P N ) : T h e n ew ly constructed, ‘Jenangsanger Nangnong A g r i L i n k Ro a d ’ , of Ungma village, was inaugurated, Saturday, by deputy speaker, Imtikumzuk as the chief guest. While addressing the gathering, at the site of the Nangnong River, Imtikumzuk stated that “the development and growth of Mokokchung town with a staple economy, will benefit the whole district”, more so the immediate neighbouring

villages, like Ungma.

He said Ungma village can play an important role for the upliftment of the economy, by way of providing the town with the ready supply of organic products, which he said, was in great demand.

The chief guest opined that, in order to achieve this strategy, connectivity w a s ve r y i m p o r t a n t , especially to the water sources. Nangnong river, being one of the biggest tributary to the Dikhu river, the necessity was felt to connect the river to the cultivation land areas, he added.

Speaking on behalf of the Ungma village council, Tatar Imli Imsong thanked the deputy speaker of NLA, Imkumzuk for his farsightedness in facilatiting the construction o f t h e mu c h n e e d e d , ‘Jenangsanger Nangnong Agri Link Road’. The Agri Lingk Road was dedicated by pastor, Ungma Baptist Church Rev.Dr. Noklen.

While the function was conducted by tatar S Temsu Longkumer and the benediction was said by tatar Raren Jamir. A traditional folk song was presented by the Jenangsanger council members.

DIMAPUR: In order to popularize digital payment as a form of new banking trend, the government has been holding programmes with state resource persons, who had been trained by the NIRD&PRNERC. State ToT would be training block level and the block resource persons to train 2414 participants in village levels.

Inaugural function was held at SIRD conference hall, Kohima on March 2, where director, SIRD Limsenla Jamir chaired the function, while deputy director RD Imsongmeren gave course briefing and Dr. Adino Vitso, senior lecturer, SIRD pronounced the vote of thanks. State ToT from PDs/DPCs, DRDA, POs DRDA, Er/ Je DRDA, RD officers, SIRD faculties, NSRLM officers and 52 participant attended.

The 1st day session was based on theoretical strategy by Dr. Kedise Pucho, Imsongmeren, Vekhrolo Koza and SBI Kohima.

The 2nd day session was based on demonstration and practical by Axis Bank, Kohima, ICICI Bank, Kohima and SBI, Kohima.

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DIMAPEX- 2017 concludes at LFHSS

Guest of honour Andrew Ahoto along with others at the Philatelic Exhibition DIMAPEX- 2017.

D I M A P U R : T w o - d ay the Philatelic Exhibition whereas in the Stamp Dimapur district Philatelic in such an enthusiastic Designing Tsuzolu Rakho Exhibition DIMAPEX- manner. of Livingstone Foundation 2017 concluded on March Ahoto said postal Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur 4 at Livingstone Foundation stamps enlighten the past won the first prize in junior Hr. Sec. School (LFHSS), glories of different cultures category while the winning Dimapur with the school’s and traditions around the prize in the senior category chairman cum principal, world. went to Sumitra of Lima Andrew Ahoto as the guest T h e p r o g r a m m e Aier Memorial School, of honour accompanied by wa s a l s o a t t e n d e d b y DImapur.

Ani Yephomi, director of Jr. renowned philatelists Vishal The category-A of the High, LFHSS. Sanganeria and Suman Letter Writing competition Director of Posts, D e b w h o s e p h i l a t e l i c was won by Uttaran Bose Nagaland Division, R.M. collections were also put of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Patel, in his brief speech, up for exhibition during the D i m a p u r w h i l e t h e expressed his gratitude to occasion. category-B was won by Joy everyone who had made the P r i z e s i n va r i o u s Makhal of Don Bosco Hr. DIMAPEX-2017 a grand categories of competitions Sec. School, Dimapur. success. including Philatelic The concluding G u e s t o f h o n o u r, Exhibition, Stamp Designing programme of DIMAPEX Andrew Ahoto who is also and Letter Writing were 2017 was led by Daniel one of the best philatelists presented on the occasion. D o m e h w h i l e vo t e o f from Nagaland, applauded Ruth Kape Ritse of thanks was proposed by and thanked the energetic Kendriya Vidyalaya won the organizing secretary t e a m f r o m t h e Po s t a l the competition category o f D I M A P E X 2 0 1 7 , Department for conducting of Philatelic Exhibition Sungjemlila.

JAC concerned over damaged drainage slabs along the road JAC also fervently appealed the esteemed authority to initiate proper drainage system and construct

durable slabs which would also serve as a strong and safe pavement for the pedestrians.

Fence erected by Army encroaching upon public land measuring at least 12 feet whereas the downed shutter shows a private property near Dhobinalla police point towards Army Supply Depot.

DIMAPUR: Joint Action Committee (JAC) for Dhobinalla-Signal AngamiThahekhu Road stated that the road along the stretch of Dhobinalla-Signal AngamiThahekhu village gate was on the verge of losing its much acclaimed ‘German technology’ tag within a year, owing to the damaged drainage slabs.

In press note, JAC convenor K.K. Yepthomi stated that the road was at grave danger of deteriorating to its earlier condition owing to inadequate drainage and its poor construction along the

entire stretch.

Stating that most of the drain slabs along the stretch notably Army Supply Depot, IFC godown area etc were thinly constructed and huge damages have already started, JAC said that regular practise of Army’s heavy vehicle parking over the drain slab pavements near the Depot have been found to be detrimental, causing break-ins which were already in critical condition.

Owing to haphazard parking by Army vehicles in the Depot area, vehicular

accidents happen quite often and several cases of injury to humans have also been reported after they fall into the break-in slabs, JAC added.

JAC also drew attention of the district administration and department concerned about the fence constructed along the stretch by Army, which it said clearly encroached public property and road.

It also expressed gratitude and deep appreciation to the PWD, department of Roads & Bridges and minister in-charge, Y. Vikheho Swu for repairing the road

IMCP-3 re-training of field supervisors

DIMAPUR: Two-day Intensified Malaria Control Project-3 (IMCP-3) re-training of field supervisors for Nagaland was held on February 27 and 28, at Development Association of Nagaland (DAN).

Resource persons of the programme were DVBO Dimapur district Dr. Moa Jamir, NVBDCP Dimapur district, lab technician Asangla, regional project manager Stephen Gangmei, regional logistical officer, Khwairakpam Kanta and regional officer from Caritas India regional program unit Guwahati Hirak Goswami.

The team trained 26 field supervisors for Dimapur, Mon, Mokokchung and Wokha District.

At the training programme, resource persons encouraged the participants to use IEC materials during BCC activities for better and effective understanding.

The two days training focused on malaria life cycle, malaria diagnosis and treatment, vector control methods such as prevention, chemical control, source reduction and biological control were also delivered during the training programme.

Patkai students performing Folk Fusion Medley at the Cultural Day Programme of ICFAI University Nagaland on Saturday. Themed ‘The Folk Art in Transition’, the event was organised by FoCuS (Forum for Cultural Studies) with Folk and Gospel Music Artist Hojevi Cappo as guest of honour. (NP) K

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Meghalaya RTI activist house damaged

Correspondent

Shillong, Mar 4: A house, which is under-construction, of a prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist, was partially damaged by unidentified persons in Meghalaya, a police official said on Saturday.

The house belonging to Curtis Rani was damaged on Friday night at Mawkneng village, the assembly constituency of Home Minister Horju Donkupar Roy Lyngdoh.

“I have no idea who dismantled the walls of my house, but prior to this incident, the village chief of Hima Nongspung, Patrick Syiemiong issued a letter on March 2 instructing me to stop the construction of my house,” Curtis said.

“A day later, I was verbally informed by Kel-

ing Rani, the village headman of Mawkneng that Syiemiong wanted me to choose between his house and RTI,” he said.

Curtis said the threat Syiemiong’s threat came after the former filed an RTI seeking information on various issues relating to the rules and regulations of the office of Syiem of Hima Nongspung in administering the villages besides financial expenditures. The RTI activist, who has been threatened in the past for filing an RTI relating to the implementation of the MGNREGS, filed an FIR at Sohiong police station.

“We have received the FIR and investigation has started in the case,” Mariahom Kharkrang, the district police chief of East Khasi Hills, said.

‘17 women harassed every month in Tripura’

AGARTALA, Mar 4 (Agencies): An average of 17 women had been sexually assaulted every month in Tripura last year, chief minister Manik Sarkar revealed in the assembly on Friday. He, however, claimed that the situation had improved from that in 2015, when 18 women had been harassed every month on an average, and that in 2014, when the average figure was 21.

Sarkar said a total of 207 women had been assaulted in 2016, 213 in 2015 and 246 the year before. He added that police alone could not stop such cases from taking place unless society as a whole took it upon itself to change. Such atrocities were a social evil and had to be countered by social units like the family and stakeholders like NGOs, clubs and political parties, he said.

Opposition Congress and Trinamool Congress, however, criticized the ruling party and accused Sarkar of not taking responsibility for rising crimes against women.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LONGLENG : NAGALAND

NO. LLG/JUD/SUC/2009-10/842

Dated LLG the 28/2/2017

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas, Smti. M. Phangoi Phom of Anaki Village/town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/ withdraw the debts & securities in respect of Late Shri W. Henkup who expired on 26/12/2016.

Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objections, if any within one month from the date of issue of this notice.

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(Y. Denngan Avennoho Phom) NCS Deputy Commissioner Longleng : Nagaland.

IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/ NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Regd. No : 20/17 Dated : 09/01/2017 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. PH. Phaomeichang, Service No-104662P, RFN S/FAI, HQ. COY, QM PL, 10th Assam Rifle, C/o. 99APO, S/o Shri. Ph.Pouhomdai, R/o. H/No. 242, United North Block Naga Colony, Dimapur Sadar, Dist. Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That, in my Service documents my name has been entered/recorded as PH. Phameichang whereas my correct/actual name is PH. Phaomeichang.

3. That, though my name is entered/recorded differently, there is no any adverse intention or purpose to mislead the truth and fact but they were used inadvertently as I have stated above by whosoever concerned authority or individual.

4. That, I made this affidavit ti declare that my correct name.

5. That, I made this affidavit to declare that I shall use my correct name as PH. Phaomeichang for all and in my future correspondences.

That, the contents made in para (1) to (5) are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false is stated therein and i signed this declaration on this the 9th day of January 2017 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent.

Notary Public DP-1970

Bangladesh, to supply electricity to the neighbouring country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina, along with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on March 23, 2016, launched through videoconferencing from their respective offices in New Delhi, Dhaka and Agartala, the supply of 100 MW of power.

Tripura Power Minister said that to supply the additional power to the neighbouring country, officials of India and Bangladesh would meet in Dhaka during March and sign an agreement.

Officials of Tripura State Electricity Corporation would also join the process.

The state-owned North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), under the Union Power Ministry, commissioned the 101 MW capacity Monarchak project in western Tripura (just 10 km from the Bangladesh

BJP starts civil disobedience stir in Tripura Agartala, Mar 4 (IANS): Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday organised a civil disobedience movement in Left-ruled Tripura, demanding a CBI probe into the murder of the party’s village committee member last year.

Police said that around 17,500 party members and supporters were arrested for breaking the cordon of the security forces at 62 places across the state.

At least five BJP members sustained minor injuries during the scuffle with security forces.

State BJP President Biplab Kumar Deb said that if the Left Front government does not recommend a CBI inquiry into the killing to the central government, the party would launch a massive non-cooperation movement.

Police said that Chanmohan Tripura, a local BJP tribal leader, was murdered by a man on December 26 in Gandachara area in Tripura.

Police immediately arrested the accused.

Deb, along with other state party leaders, led the civil disobedience movement and was later arrested. He claimed that over 50,000 people took part in the agitation.

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The central government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has also commissioned its biggest 726 MW-capacity commercial power project in southern Tripura’s Palatana, 60 km south of Agartala.

The Rs 10,000 crore gas-based Palatana plant, which supplies power to seven of the eight northeastern states, is a hallmark of the cooperation between both countries, as Bangladesh ensures smooth passage of heavy project equipment and turbines to Palatana through its territory by road and waterways from Haldia port in West Bengal.

“With the commissioning of Palatana and Monarchak power projects (both gas-based), Tripura already become a power surplus state. If we supply additional power to Bangladesh we would be able to earn extra revenue,” Dey added.

GUWAHATI, Mar 4 (Agencies): Police sounded a security alert in Guwahati after receiving intelligence of a possible militant attack. Sources said a group of Ulfa (Independent) militants had been trying to sneak into the city with the intention of carrying out subversive activities. Guwahati police commissionerate has asked all forces to man the entry and exit points of the city, besides vital installations like refineries, railway stations, airport and the interstate bus terminus. Police commissioner Hiren Chandra Nath told TOI, “A high alert has been sounded. A multi-layer security arrangement has been put in place.”

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 4: Convener of Irom Sharmila’s Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) was physically assaulted by a group of people in the assembly segment where he is in the fray. With injuries on head, chest and back, Erendro was admitted at RIMS hospital.

According to reports, a group of people assaulted Erendro after he was dragged down from the car in which he was moving along with some of his workers to watch over the voting process in Thangmeiband A/C of Imphal West district where he is contesting the election on PRJA ticket.

The mob also punched his head, chest and back, he added. Erendro has named Pratap Leishangthem and one Maniton, who are known to him, to be among the group of people who attacked him.

Alleging that he and his workers and supporters were being attacked whenever they went in the area since the very beginning of his election campaign, Erendro questioned the motive behind targeting him.

He said that the group also prevented him from campaigning in the area.

The matter will be brought to the notice of Election Commission, he said while informing that FIR has been lodged with the police station.

Dear DK Hinglak A birthday is just the first day of another 365-days journey round the sun. Enjoy the trip HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY From family members. _____________________ Dear Kethosino, On your birthday, we wish to let you know that we are so lucky to have you. We pray that the Almighty god bless you with good luck, good health, long life and success in every walk of your life.

Wishing you a very happy eleventh birthday With Love, Mum, grandparents and uncles.

Sonowal asks lawyers to educate people about law

Two charred to death in fire

ITANAGAR, Mar 4 (PTI): Two women were charred to death and five others sustained injuries in a fire that broke out at Dirang in West Kameng district. The deceased were identified as Chogymu and Ngawang Choden, an official communiqué informed.

Also a five sq km of area including apple orchards were destroyed in the fire which broke out yesterday. Chief Minister

Pema Khandu has expressed his heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for giving strength to them to bear the loss.

Khandu had issued directives to the district administration to provide immediate relief. The district administration has also been directed to assess the losses and provide immediate relief, ex-gratia as per the norms, the communiqué added.

Arunachal to have smart classrooms

I ta nag a r , M a r 4 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh will soon introduce the concept of smart classes in government-run schools, which will see use of information and communications technology (ICT) to impart education.

These classes would be introduced in all 264 government higher secondary and secondary schools across the state from class 9 to class 10 in a phased manner.

The decision was taken

by Chief Minister Pema Khandu today during a cabinet meeting, in which a presentation with respect to the functioning of smart classes was made, an official communique stated.

“With the introduction of smart classes, the experience of learning will become simpler and grasping. Especially, it will help to demystify learning of mathematics and science subjects,” Khandu said.

The chief minister also said, the introduction of smart classes would be carried out on a pilot basis at

NOTICE

Dated, Dimapur the 2/3/2017

Notice is hereby given that Shri. Phyophio Lotha -Vrs- Smti. Loreno Odyuo resident of Residency Colony, Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before 2/4/2017.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Shri. Phyophio Lotha Village /Town Block No. : 9, Patta No. : 285, Dag No. : 374, Area : 00B-00K-11 Ls. North : Phyophio Lotha, South : Phyophio Lotha, East : Phyophio Lotha, West : Zulo Ao. DP-1906

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select government schools.

On success of the project, it would be extended to the rest of the government higher secondary and secondary schools.

With the introduction of smart classrooms, the blackboards would give way to digital screens, and pens would be replaced with keyboards.

The smart classrooms would use Knowledge Yan, which is a compact teaching aid.

The state government also plans to equip students with tablets and multimedia kits so that they could get all required content in order to interact with the tutors easily. This would make the learning process easier for the students to have better appreciation of the lessons taught, the communique said.

The chief minister, appreciating the project said that children would not be restricted to textbooks only but would be free to browse the internet in order to help themselves with answers.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NO. M-61/17/3666-67

Dear, Aren Longchari Special friends are a rare find, but am I glad that you are one of mine! Happy Birthday to a friend I’ll never forget!

Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

The smart solutions for the teaching aid is also expected to come with an evaluation mechanism that would test the learning ability of the students, through a software developed by the EdCIL (India) Limited, a government of India enterprise. The course content in the K-Yan kit would be based on CBSE and NCERT syllabus.

For successful implementation of the project, special attention would be given to impart training to the teachers on how to run digital classes.

Considering the poor power scenario in the state, the kit is expected to have power backup for 3 to 4 hours.

To alleviate any inconveniences due to power shortage in the online classroom teachings, the state government plans to back it up with Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) schemes to be implemented in all government run schools, the communique added.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FOWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late G. Akhalu Swu has filed by Nihoshe Swu (Paternal Uncle) relation-wife/children R/o H/No. 1 N.S.T Colony, Dimapur : Nagaland to draw his :1. Pension Benefit.

Who expired on 5-07-2005.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 4th April 2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 3rd Day of March 2017.

(G.H. Ramlia) Principal District and Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1934

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

BEFORE THE NOTARY PUBLIC AT SIVASAGAR

NAGALAND : KOHIMA NO.FHQ/RO-4/2016-17/578 Dated Kohima, the 2nd March, 2017

I, Jugal Gogoi, S/o Sri Bhuban Gogoi, r/o Dehajan Borphukon Nagar, under Thowra Mouza, Revenue Circle Demow, P/o Dehajan, District Sivasagar, Assam do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1) That I am the permanent resident of the aforesaid locality.

2) That Sri Bitupan Gogoi is my son's actual name.

3) That in my Service documents his name is mentioned as Bitupon Gogoi, instead of his right name as Bitupan Gogoi.

4) That my service documents, my son's date of birth is mentioned 4/12/1991 inplace of his actual date of birth is 1/5/1994.

5) That this affidavit is sworn only to declare my son's actual name is Bitupan Gogoi and his actual date of birth is 1/5/1994 hence this affidavit.

VERIFICATION I swear that this my declaration is true, that it conceals nothing and no part of it is false, so help me God. Identified by Advocate Deponent Notary Public DP-1980

CALLING NOTICE

AFFIDAVIT

To,

F/M KENEILETUO STEPHEN S/O THINUOKHRIEZO VILLAGE : ZHADIMA P.O/PS: CHIECHAMA DIST: KOHIMA You are found absent from the Government Bonafide duty since 27/02/2017 and absconding from duties till date.

Hence, you are directed to report to your place of posting i.e. Fire Station Kohima within 15 (fifteen) days from the publication of this Notice. Failure to Report within a time frame given will invite disciplinary proceeding against you.

D.I.G (F & ES) Nagaland, Kohima DC-386

Issued by : DIPR

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal being felicitated during the workshop. (PTI) Guwahati, Mar 4 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged the Bar Association to join hands with the state government to educate people about law so that they enjoy their democratic rights with dignity.

“A strong and a robust judiciary system is of paramount importance to the society and advocates have to play a significant role in this regard,” Sonowal said while addressing a workshop on Criminal Trial and Bail Procedure organized by of Gauhati High Court Bar Association here.

All four pillars of the democratic society must be equally active in per-

forming their duties and the society must a keep a strict watch over the government’s functioning to ensure good governance at every level, he said.

“These workshops would enlighten the law practitioners about ways to expedite the justice delivery system and speed up the judiciary process to lessen the burden of pending cases,” Sonowal said.

There is a strong public perception of politicians being dishonest which the present state government is trying to change through sincere governance and lawyers also need to change their image from mere law practitioners to public servants who help people, he said.

OFFICE OF THE

THONOKNYU AREA PUBLIC ORGANISATION TUENSANG, THONOKNYU

APPRECIATION

The TAPO (Thonoknyu Area Public Organisation) acclaim in gratitude to Smt. Sentitula IFS, DFO Tuensang, for your kind gesture in distributing free of cost solar lamps to seven (7) villages under Thonoknyu Area.

The TAPO accolades you and wish you a stupendous in future endeavor.

M.THANGOU President (TAPO)

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FELICITATION

The Tsarü (Chare) Suro Union Dimapur would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Holimong Sangtam, Jr. Section Officer promotes to Sectional Officer Nagaland Civil Secretariat, and Smti. Lirila Sangtam, Superintendent of Taxes promoted to Dy. Commissioner of Taxes, (Son and daughter of Lt. Chiouse Sangtam IAS).

The Union convey our best wishes in your future endeavours.

May the Almighty God lead you in future generation.

(S. T. Sangtam) President

(Thrinicho) Gen. Secy.

OFFICE OF THE

SUMI APHUYEMI KUKAMI HOHO (SAKH) HQ : PUGHOBOTO, NAGALAND

CONGRATULATORY NOTE

The Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho (SAKH) congratulates Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, a staunch Regionalist and founding President, NPF Nagaland on being chosen as the 11th Chief Minister of Nagaland.

SAKH also congratulates Shri. T. R. Zeliang on accepting the coveted post of Chairman, DAN Committee and Finance Advisor. We further wish them good health and more wisdom to lead the State towards a progressive era of communal harmony.

Suhoje Kiho Kaqheho Sheqi President General Secretary SAKH SAKH

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100 MW more electricity to Bangladesh.”

“However, Bangladesh has no infrastructural ability as of now to take additional 100 MW of power.

Therefore, they would now take 60 MW of electricity after developing transmission facilities on their side,” he added.

“During my visit to Bangladesh in February last year, (Bangladesh Prime Minister) Sheikh Hasina requested us to provide additional 100 MW of electricity and I instantly agreed on the issue. I had requested her to approach the Indian government on the matter,” the minister said “Though currently we are supposed to supply 100 MW of power, some times Bangladesh taking 110 MW to 115 MW of power to fulfil their requirement.”

A 47-km double circuit transmission line was erected, linking the power grid at Surjyamaninagar in western Tripura to the Comilla power grid in eastern

Police issue security alert in Ghy

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Agartala, Mar 4 (IANS): Tripura would supply an additional 60 MW of electricity to Bangladesh, over the 100 MW of power the state is providing to that country, a minister said here on Saturday.

The 100 MW electricity being supplied to the neighbouring country since March 23, 2016, is in addition to the 500 MW Bangladesh is already receiving from West Bengal.

“Bangladesh has sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the country. India’s Power Ministry wanted to know whether the Tripura government is ready to provide additional 100 MW of power to Bangladesh,” Tripura Power and Transport Minister Manik Dey told IANS. “Following the queries of the central government, we have at once informed the Union Power Ministry that the Tripura government was ready to supply

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, march 5, 2017

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PEREN: NAGALAND OBJECTION NOTICE NO.PRN/JUDL-5/SC/PT-1/2016/414 Smti. Themlhai, Wife of Late Jangsieh Lhanghal of Inbung village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in her name to draw GIS/GPF/ Gratuity/Family pension/Leave encashment etc.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the Succession Certificate shall be issued in his/her name.

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ZARENTHUNG EZUNG, Deputy Commissioner, Peren: Nagaland

Opposition accuses BJP of fascist politics

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IANS): Joining a protest march of students here against what they called “bid to curb freedom of speech and expression in academic institutions”, the Opposition on Saturday attacked the government accusing it of “fascist politics”.

The opposition parties also said that they would raise the issue in Parliament.

A large number of students walked from Mandi House to Parliament in the national capital, raising slogans against alleged violence by the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) and its student body Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on the campus.

The protesters were joined by CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI National Secretary D. Raja, Janata Dal Chief General Secretary and National Spokesperson K.C. Tyagi, Yogendra Yadav of Swaraj India Party and professors of Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Raja attacked the

Teacher molests minor students; absconding Gurugram, Mar 4 (IANS): A 35-year-old teacher was suspended by authorities here on Saturday for “molesting” minor girl students in the school.

Shiv Kumar, a Hindi teacher posted at a government school in Bhora Kalan village, has been suspended

by District Elementary Education Officer Ramkumar Phalswal. The parents of some class 8 students have alleged that Kumar was molesting students for over a month. Police on Saturday registered a case against Kumar on the complaint filed by the victims parents.

Kumar is absconding. “We have been conducting raids to arrest the accused,” said a police officer posted at Bilaspur Police station where the case was registered.

Sitaram Yechury

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying these “fascists (BJP) never believed in democracy”. “It is our country and we have to fight against these fascist and dictatorial forces,” he said.

“They (BJP) have no respect for constitutional morality. We cannot expect it from ABVP and BJP. We will ask government what they want to do with the student community.

“You are not just students, you can vote. You have a right to decide who should rule. We will continue our fight against fascist forces for the sake of our

country,” Raja said.

Yechury said this issue would be raised in Parliament. “Whatever you decide, it’s your right. No one can take it away from you.

You are the future. You will have to decide tomorrow the kind of nation you want.”

Tyagi assured the students that their concerns would be raised in Parliament “more forcefully”.

Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid, accused of seditious speech, also slammed the government saying “fascist politics” was going on in the nation.

Delhi-Gurugram expressway reviewed: Singh Gurugram, Mar 4 (IANS): Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Hardeep Singh on Saturday had a meeting with National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) officials and inspected the progress of its ongoing projects on the Delhi-Gurugram expressway.

Singh expressed satisfaction over the progress of work and assured NHAI of help by coordinating with officers of other departments of the Haryana government.

During the inspection, Hardeep Singh was accompanied by Technical Manager of NHAI P.K. Kaushik and representatives from contractor Dawar Construction Company.

It was announced in the meeting that construction on one side of the Hero Honda Chowk flyover is likely to be completed by March 31 after which it will be opened for traffic.

The Delhi-Jaipur side of the much awaited flyover at the busy crossing on the Delhi-Gurugram expressway is likely to open in the beginning of April this year, reducing traffic on the existing expressway.

Mumbai Mayor race: BJP paves way for Sena; pledges support Mumbai, Mar 4 (IANS): In a major climb down, the BJP has withdrawn from the race for post of Mayor of BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Saturday.

Fa d n av i s s a i d h i s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ready to offer support to the Shiv Sena but would not take any post, including of Deputy Mayor, Leader of Opposition, or chairmanship of any committees in the country’s richest and biggest civic body.

“However, if they require any votes, the BJP is ready to offer support to the Shiv Sena and will always vote in favour of progress and development,” he told media persons here.

The BJP decision would pave the way for a Shiv Sena mayor to sail through easily at the elections scheduled on March 8.

The Shiv Sena immediately welcomed the BJP decision with Transport Minister and party leader Diwakar Raote saying the BJP has recognised the mandate of the people of Mumbai.

On the other side, Congress spokesperson Raju Waghmare said this was expected since the match between the BJP and the Shiv Sena was “fixed”, while Nationalist Congress Party state President Sunil Tatkare said the BJP move was not surprising, as his party had maintained all along that the Shiv Sena would

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not implement its threat of leaving the central and state governments.

Meanwhile, Fadnavis added that the BJP corporators would serve as “soldiers of transparency” and keep a watch over the BMC administration - which will now be solely in the hands of the Sena.

“We will appoint a three-member coordination committee which will submit its report in three months on how to bring about transparency in the BMC functioning,” he said.

He also announced he would request the Maharashtra Lokayukta to appoint a Deputy Lokayukta exclusively for Mumbai to ensure a transparent city administration.

Dimple joins Rahul-Akhilesh road shows Akhilesh dares Modi to list out work done by him

Dimple joins Akhilesh and Rahul at Varanasi roadshow.

Samajwadi Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to list out the work done by him.

“I told you about 10 works done by my government. Can he (Modi) list 10 works? I am ready to give the performance report of my five year government. But, he should give the report of three years of rule at the Centre,” he said at an election rally here.

Taking a jibe at his political rivals, he said, “I heard that voters are being given money. My advice to you is to keep the money and vote for the bicycle (SP’s election symbol).”

On giving a significant number of seats to its alliance partner Congress in the ongoing state Assembly elections, the SP national president said friendship cannot run by being a miser.

The SP is contesting on 298 of the total 403 Assembly seats in the state elections, with Congress trying its luck in remaining 105 seats. Mounting attack on BSP supremo

Mayawati, Mr. Akhilesh said, “She got her memorials made even when she was alive. Now her language has undergone significant change, she is also speaking the language of development. But, since she reads out her speech, people listening to her tend to fall asleep.”

“She (Mayawati) is my bua (aunt), but she may go for Rakshabandhan (possible post—poll alliance with BJP). Hence, you have to be very careful,” he alleged.

Akhilesh asser ted that his government had performed in the past five years, and if voted to power again, the quantum of work would certainly increase.

He assured the audience that poor women would get Rs 1,000 pension.

“Apar t from this, Bhadohi-Mirzapur Road would be made in such a way that it effectively lasts for 40 years,” he added.

Meanwhile, a wall on which a large number of people had perched themselves, collapsed after the meeting, damaging around 25 bicycles and eight motorcycles. Around five persons were injured in the incident.

Varanasi/BHADOHI, Mar 4 (IANS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday took out a road show in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi.

Akhilesh Yadav was wearing a cap of the red colour that has become symbolic of the Samajwadi Party, while Rahul Gandhi donned a stole in tricolour.

Yadav’s wife and Kan-

nauj MP Dimple Yadav also joined the two, as thousands of supporters waved the red-green flag of the SP and tri-colour flags with hand symbol of Congress.

As the road show proceeded, the supporters cheered, showered flowers and shouted slogans.

The road show came on a day when Modi also held a road show in the city ahead of the March 8 final phase of polls, with thousands joining in support.

Odisha to prepare action plan to combat heat wave

India in talks for high-speed trains

Bhubaneswar, Mar 4 (IANS): With the state witnessing a rise in temperature, the Odisha government on Saturday asked all departments to prepare a heat wave action plan to deal with the situation. The meteorological department also forecast a much hotter summer this year.

Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) P.K. Mohapatra asked the departments to prepare the heat wave action plan. In the first week of March itself, temperatures are two degrees above the normal average this year.

The Bhubaneswar Met department said temperatures would increase further in the coming days across the state.

Chennai, Mar 4 (IANS): Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on Saturday said that talks between India and top companies in the world to introduce trains that can speed over 350 km per hour have reached an advanced stage.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here, Prabhu said talks are being held with six global companies with necessary technology.

Earlier addressing the Tamil Nadu State Annual

Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu

Meeting and Tamil Nadu Business Leaders’ Conference organised by CII on ‘Decoding Tamil Nadu -

The way forward’, he said Railways is planning to save around Rs 41,000 crore through energy savings.

Besides being committed to raise Rs 66,000 crore to meet the developmental works, Prabhu said the railways sector will earn a revenue of Rs 17,000 crore through non-traditional sources over the next decade.

The ministry is working to find funds for development through joint ventures and also has drawn a business plan for 2017-18 to increase its revenues, the minister said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 88 Dimapur, Sunday, March 5, 2017

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Power-blinds

ince 1961 when the first civilian political interim government was established in Nagaland and till the 90s, the conventions of parliamentary practices have been followed. The downturn probably began from the mid-70s when aya rams and gaya rams dominated the political scene. The boycotted 1998 assembly election was a watershed in the state when sentiments over ruled constitutional logic. The worst came about after 2003 elections when conventions and rules were thrown to the winds in the political, social and administrative realms. By 2013 elections the succession war in 2014 within the ruling party caused damage not only to the party in power but also to the notion of what a healthy democracy ought to be. In 2015 dissidents who were in majority but were unable to bring change in leadership within the ruling party through dubious interpretation that the leader of the DAN should have the backing of a majority of the allies. Again in 2017 the elected members enacted a coup of sorts by voting against the chief minister and backing the party president to be the next chief minister. How the turn of events finally shaped the eventuality and who successfully played Chanakya to the hilt, and even surprising the adherents of that culture, can be penned for another occasion.

The issue that has cropped up due to the habit of flouting parliamentary conventions and ethics has brought Nagaland politics to its nadir. The present 12th legislative assembly is opposition-less while the government is all-party where all 60 members are deemed to be wither alliance members or co-opted members. Elected members have an important part and role to play not only in power but out of power. The lure of power can also come at a cost. Among the most vital organs of the government, that manage and control the entire system are the departments of finance and home. These two departments play a direct role in determining the direction and pace of the ruling party government. It is expected that such posts would be delegated to senior cabinet ministers as they are vital organs. The opposition-less house and all-party government, which has become a unique feature of power politics, has also thrown up another surprise. After T.R.Zeliang was forced out of office because of immense public pressure, it was expected that he would not accept any office lower than that of the chief minister. It was a matter of prestige as well as preserving the principles of dignity. However, when the former chief minister accepted the appointment as advisor, it took many by surprise. To add to it, T.R.Zeliang was also allowed to retain the finance portfolio he held as chief minister. It was indeed a double whammy and another “achievement” of sorts. It is wondered why such a crucial portfolio as finance was not retained by the chief minister himself or given to other senior cabinet colleagues? This would make many think that none of the cabinet ministers are capable of handling the finance portfolio. The practice of appointing advisors, chairmen/chairperson etc has also added to the unwieldy composition of the council of ministers and unfortunately, the entire government edifice is in for a worse time ahead.

DailyDevotion Is This True of Me?

None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself… —Acts 20:24 It is easier to serve or work for God without a vision and without a call, because then you are not bothered by what He requires. Common sense, covered with a layer of Christian emotion, becomes your guide. You may be more prosperous and successful from the world’s perspective, and will have more leisure time, if you never acknowledge the call of God. But once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God asks of you will always be there to prod you on to do His will. You will no longer be able to work for Him on the basis of common sense.

What do I count in my life as “dear to myself”? If I have not been seized by Jesus Christ and have not surrendered myself to Him, I will consider the time I decide to give God and my own ideas of service as dear. I will also consider my own life as “dear to myself.” But Paul said he considered his life dear so that he might fulfill the ministry he had received, and he refused to use his energy on anything else. This verse shows an almost noble annoyance by Paul at being asked to consider himself. He was absolutely indifferent to any consideration other than that of fulfilling the ministry he had received. Our ordinary and reasonable service to God may actually compete against our total surrender to Him. Our reasonable work is based on the following argument which we say to ourselves, “Remember how useful you are here, and think how much value you would be in that particular type of work.” That attitude chooses our own judgment, instead of Jesus Christ, to be our guide as to where we should go and where we could be used the most. Never consider whether or not you are of use— but always consider that “you are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). You are His.

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It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. ~ J. K. Rowling

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Post-mortem

Restructure the existing organizations

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houldn’t we restructure and strengthen the apex organisations like Naga hoho, NSF and NMA ?

I have no doubt that the very mention of these entities is not going to go well with many people. But whether we like it or not, we the Nagas deserve a common platform at different levels specially in difficult times like we are facing today. Every sensible person would have observed that during the ULB crises there was a total leadership vacuum. In fact, there was seemingly no credible organisation or authority to give unbiased counsel and direction when our people needed it most.

On the hindsight If we had one, may be the ugly incidents which happened could have been avoided. In absence of any other alternative, the NBCC did what was right at that time but it got its finger burnt in the first attempt. The sad thing is that we have systematically undermined the authority of every credible organisation we have. We have almost rendered them redundant by forming parallel organisations and dissociation. Today Naga hoho and NSF are not what they were 15 or 20 years back.

It is true that these institutions have failed to live up to our expectation. But everybody would agree that not having them is the solution either. It may be politically wrong but today in absence of credible institutions, Nagas

are often led by the piece meal organisations which are formed in a hustle and this trend doesn’t auger well for an evolving society like ours. Let’s understand that good leadership goes far beyond the ability of organising a successful bandh or protest. Any people’s movement pertaining to our future need to be led by men of wisdom and repute. We still have the rudimentary structure even though there are missing links but we can restore them and bring back all Naga tribes to the same platform again. At present Naga Hoho plays both the role of interstates as well as for the state of Nagaland. This mixing of role has created lot of problems and it is not desirable in the changed situation as every state has its own problems and priorities. I think we can solve this problem if we revamp our organisation to 3 tier system instead of 2 as it is now as below -: (Nomenclature for illustration only) 1.International/interstate level - A Pan Naga hoho which covers all Naga inhabited areas.

The State level hohos will be affiliated to it.

2. State level - Nagas in each state will have a dedicated organisation comprised of different tribal organisations in that state in the line of UNC in Manipur.

This is the missing link now in Nagaland and we need to fill this gap without delay. We may name it Naga people hoho Nagaland

or whatever. All the Naga tribal hohos/organisations in the state will be affiliated to it 3.Regional/Tribal level -Thiscomprises of the existing recognised Naga tribes. All the tribal hohos/organisations will b directly affiliated to state level Naga people hoho Nagaland.

There are already some groupings of tribes like ENPO, CNTC etc. and the status of this zonal organisations can be deliberated.

NSFand NMA can also be revamped in the same manner.

We should stop blaming each other for the ills that is afflicting our apex organisations because that is our own making.

The need of the hour is to unite all the tribes and bring them under one umbrella. I believe we can still do it by restructuring the existing organisations to the need of the present time instead of forming parallel ones. In spite of the good intention of JCC and NTAC to initiate it, I don’t believe that they are the right or competent forum as they cannot go beyond their mandated role.

Moreover, this is a serious issue and need to be worked out with cool heads and not in a supercharged atmosphere. May be, the present Naga hoho should start the process by consulting the ENPO,CNTC, NTC and all tribal organisations in the states.

Bendangchuba, 4th mile Dimapur, (bndangchuba94@gmail.com)

Rejoinder to the claim of Shangyen

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n a rejoinder to the claims of Sangyen/Shangyen over the ownership of Pohoa/ Ponghong, published in Nagaland post under the caption “Sangyen objects to designated camp” on 16/12/16, the Chief Angh of Monyen, Wangpong Chongwang and Angh of Wangla, Liwang along with the VCC chairman Mon Village and head GB of Mon Village in a press release stated that by tradition Shangyen has been a dominion known by the name Shangnyu and Monyen dominion has been known by the name Monnyu. These two dominions had maintained Tekang River as the natural land demarcated boundary in the east, since time immemorial. Neither Monnyu or Monyen had encroached the land of Shangnyu/ Shangyen across Tekang river, nor have the Shangnyu or Shangyen encroached the land of Monnyu/Monyen by crossing Tekang River.

Even clearing/cutting of traditional footpath was done at their respective sides, with Tekang River as the natural boundary.

Further It may even be mentioned that whenever the WANGJA (princes/ Rani) had to travel, the villagers from respective village/ yen (Monyen or Shangyen) had to escort their WANGJA upto Tekang River, from which it was the bounded duty of the nearest village to escort the WANGJA, according to the area of domain, devided by the River Tekang.

Again in the northern part,

the Monyen and Shangyen had maintained Kangbang Nalla as the tradition boundary, with the above said tradition. Thus the sanctity of Natural boundary between Monyen and Shangyen was maintained.

Even after setting up of proper Indian administrative system; In addition to the traditional boundary maintained, the successive judgments of the magistrates ruled that Tekang River is the boundary between Monyen and Shangyen. The judgment of Magistrates are cited below for reference 1. Vide No. DB/C/M/78 2. Case No 37/76/2nd May 1978 3. No: JUD/ 83-84/469.

Dated the Tizit 15th March.

1983 4 . D M C o u r t N o. PA / Land03/90-91 dated Mon March 1991 5. No. PA/Land/03/78-91 6. No.PA/Land/02/Dated Mon the 14th April/1994 Further, informing that the claims of shangyen over Ponghong area is being seriously viewed, the Monyen suggested that the Shangyen should stop such baseless claims over Ponghong area.

The decision for development of its land solely rest with Monyen, the release added.

Chief Angh of Monyen, Wangpong Chongwang and Angh of Wangla, Liwang, VCC chairman Mon village and head GB of Mon village

Modern Nagas, where are we heading?

(From previous issue) community. Likewise, even exist for the people. If they requirement. We are unAny mass movement before Christian era, pagan aren’t by the people them- able to make ends meet against a government is Naga made offering to gods selves then, can they be out even at 90:10 funding distressful more so when and spirits in sickness and of nothing? Or is our notion pattern i.e. the State has such movement becomes for wellbeing as well. All that people stay put and to contribute 10% of the violent. Most disturbing these forms of contribu- everything is done for them earmarked fund. What if is the eroding trust be- tions literally boil down to by the Govt. or the church today, Central Government tween the people and its the same analogy of col- for that matter? Then, we says, “Nagaland, you are representative especially lection of taxes. No matter all would be unproductive now 50+ years and enough among the youth of today. how we perceive, the Gov- disabled lot. The ideology of hand holding, you will During this period of tur- ernment and the Church of “by the people” is that now start performing and moil, not withstanding the are two establishments people have to be pro-active will be funded at 75:25 loss of precious human important to us today. Our and productive and not just (or gravely 50:50) funding lives, I often wished if the lives spiral around the two being a passive member or a pattern like other states”. I mass movement could have establishments and I can’t subject, otherwise no estab- don’t think Nagaland will been for Naga Solution and forego the idea of compar- lishment will prosper. be able to survive. It’s time not for petty ULBs. We ing the two. If one flies by In one of the manage- we Nagas wake up! live in an interdependent chopper to different nook ment trainings I had opporLastly, let me take world and what happens and corners of Nagaland, tunity to attend as a medical readers back to my opening inside of Nagaland is not the one compelling sight is officer, one of our resource paragraph and share some anymore our exclusive the human habitation with persons asked us “where feelings about reservation concern alone. That Naga large Church building sur- does the Government get of seats. We say we Nagas people have gone against rounded by low economy its monies to spend”? Ob- are casteless, classless sowomen reservation and houses of its congregation. viously government does ciety. But, the unfortunate tax reforms, have found Growth of the church has not mint its money at will. reality is that in Indian neither sympathy nor ac- been possible because of Major chunk of govern- context we are classified ceptance outside. All were the tenth tithes and differ- ment money comes from or let us say categorized. critical of the attitude Na- ent offerings we are wont taxations and within that, By a presidential order of gas manifested on the two to chip in. Aren’t all these the individual income tax 1970, Nagas are listed a issues. Someone wrote, collections forms of taxa- account for 42% (2010). I Scheduled Tribe. The es“Nagaland has gone back tions? We all give these would like to also share an- sential characteristics for a by 30 years” as a result of offerings willingly not only other story. During one of community to be identified the agitation. I don’t know because it is expected of us my mindset development as a Scheduled Tribe are (i) how that can be proved or but, also because we want seminar for church leaders, primitive way of life and disproved but, we certainly return on our investments! a theological doctorate rev- habitation in remote and have a big setback on our We want to be manifold erend who was one of the less easily accessible areas, hands. Setback of not just blessed in return for our resource persons, narrated (ii) distinctive culture, (iii) being unable to conduct obedience and offerings. a story about a conversation shyness of contact with the ULB elections but, setbacks Then, what of the State? that took place between two community at large, (iv) in our wants and emotions What do we contribute to students, a Naga and local geographical isolation, and and of cohesiveness. Let the State except electing student of south India. The (v) general backwardness us anguish over the fact people to legislate for us Naga student asked her in all respects. I am proud that we all have written an and then criticize them friend as to why in spite of to be a tribal member of a unwanted history. for all of our woes? Even getting higher percentage of cohesive community with Many a Naga feels during the times of Jesus, marks she was not getting rich culture and tradition, that, Nagas never ever paid didn’t he say; “Give unto scholarship like she (Naga) but not a scheduled tribal! tax so then, why should we Caesar what is Caesar’s and does. The south Indian lo- No doubt, as ST Citizen pay tax now? Reluctance unto God what is God’s”? cal student replied, “It is there are benefits of resor evasion to pay tax is Meaning thereby is that, because we pay tax that you ervation of seats in many nothing new and tax col- a sensible and productive get scholarship”. The two areas specially employment lectors are disliked people man should contribute to narrations will not explain sector. But, reservation in even Zacheaus during the both the State and God! all fiscal issues but are defi- any form or quantity is a times of Jesus was disliked. May be because of our nitely eye openers. chunk taken out of what Apparently, there are lots willingness to contribute to Now, with all the could have been a general of misconceptions sur- our churches, Nagaland has recessions seen even in quota and it does not go rounding taxations and grown from 0% Christians developed countries and down well with all. Even its returns. I don’t know to nearly 100% Christians our own Country’s slow- mainland India has had about other districts but in with laudable infrastruc- ing economic g rowth its share of troubles with Wokha District, during the tures but, in the public compounded by climate reservation system. Best recent imbroglio, people sector we are still limping change, our Country is alternative to reservation started believing (or were because we do not pay the compelled to look afresh of seats is capacity building made to believe!) that even State and we are surviving into its fiscal policies. De- on mission mode or war the cottage reared animals on manas from others. Lack monetization the Country footing for the disadvanand plantations will be of financial literacy and fis- is going through may be taged. Having said that, I taxed by the Government. cal awareness has let many a line of action to this wish Nagas work towards In today’s context, his was Nagas especially the youth end. Ultimately, there is exclusion from the category too farfetched a concept to becoming increasingly criti- pressure on the states to of ST. Importantly, will our any logical mind but, when cal of the Government perform. Performing better younger Naga generation it becomes a momentum and the politicians and for a state means that all of have the zeal to evolve of mass feeling, point of the executives? I feel the our economic growth indi- out of the tag and trod on no-return is crossed as we globalized and consum- ces need to be scaled up, even grounds as the open have unfortunately experi- eristic world that we live realistic and progressive. category citizens? After all, enced. If we look closely at in today has contributing It will also importantly what has been classified our own unwritten history, effect. Agreed that running mean bettering revenue can be declassified. even in ancient Naga vil- the affairs of a state is more for more flexibility. And Another concluding lages, every abled bodied complex than running the where is Nagaland today? point I have is that, we Naindividual contributed in church nevertheless, both We are barely able to pro- gas have often taken cover kind and labor towards the Church and the State duce revenue of 4-6% of of Article 371(A) to debate the common welfare of the are of the people and they our non-plan expenditure on certain issues, even Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

the current issue of ULB. People, even leaders have often said that, the Article gives us protection on this and that as enshrined in it.

In reality, what has Article 371(A) given us in relation to the State of Nagaland?

Sadly, we have blissfully slept over the Article and it has been just a cold almost redundant piece of insinuation in the Constitution of India. To refresh our memories, Article 371(A) covers four areas of concern – Religious and social practices of Nagas, Naga Customary Law and procedure, Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and fourthly, Transfer of land and its resources.

If one reads the Article carefully, it in no way empowers the people directly but the State Legislative Assembly to resolve on whether or not to accept and apply any Acts of parliament in respect of the four areas of concern mentioned. Now, how many required resolutions have our Legislative Assembly passed in the last 50+ years by invoking provisions of Article 371(A)? The only resolution (2nd attempt) on transfer of land and its resources and the resultant Rules and Regulation on P&NG has ended up in the Court of Indian Law through PIL. Today, we are on the verge of being imposed upon an Indian Uniform Civil Code. As a Christian Indian citizen, it worries me when Hon.

Prime Minister of India said, “Hindu is not a religion but a way of life”. Is there a message in between the lines? Indian marriage Act is still a law for us too when in dispute. We should preempt these and have our own Naga Civil Code based on Article 371(A) (1)(a) (i) & (ii). And then, there is complete messed up overlapping in arbitration of justice whether civil or criminal between Naga customary law and Indian penal system with shuffling of cases to and fro.

We should have a concise book on Naga customary law and arbitration in Naga customary law should be well defined and demarcated. Judgment given in such customary courts in defined areas should be final and binding. Qualifications for people manning customary courts should also be set. We Nagas are really in a mess and it’s really time we all wake up and start building our castle lest posterity blame us. The State Government has to function under Indian Constitution but on the contrary, if importance has to be given to Naga customary practices, we might as well legalize our tribal bodies to rational statutory status with proper terms of functionality to start with.

Thank-you!

(Concluded) Dr. Chumben Murry Ex. Minister; Wokha, (chumbenmurry@rediffmail.com)

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Modi’s jibe at Maya, Akhilesh, Rahul chief Mayawati,SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, respectively. The SP and the Congress are, of course in alliance for the UP polls.

The SP, he said, is only interested in benefitting a few people. “Instead of work, they are up to antics.

They believe in being ‘with some and for some’. We are ‘with all and for all’,” Modi said referring to the BJP slogan ‘Sabka Saath, sabka Vikas.’

The PM also criticized UP’s Akhilesh government for paying scant attention to the safety of women. To prove his point he referred to a former SP minister Gayatri Prajapati who’s accused of rape+ and has gone into hiding+ . “When people do good deeds they chant the Gayatri mantra.

The UP government chants the Gayatri-Prajapati mantra,” Modi said, to laughs.

Modi started his speech by slamming “those who question the army “ and those who “asked for proof of the army’s

surgical strikes” in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir last year. He said that for “selfish political gains” people and the opposition party “politicized national security”.

In fact, the PM’s statements about those who question the army, was also likely a comment on the controversy about “nationalism” that has roiled public sentiment over the last 10 days. Almost all the BJP leaders who commented on the controversy criticized a young Delhi University student+ for saying “Pakistan didn’t kill my father, war did”. They called her “unpatriotic”.

Modi had thus far refrained from commenting about it, and didn’t do so directly today either, but the context seemed to be apparent. “It neither is India’s misfortune that people in politics lose humanity and commit such sins that neither time will forgive them nor people,” he said, referring to people who questioned the surgical strikes.

Cong seeks FIR against Modi for Varanasi road show

NEW DELHI, MAR 4 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed the opposition Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) for “questioning the country’s army and the surgical strikes” and called the SP “corrupt and goodfor-nothing” and a party that has “scant regard for the safety of women.”

Modi was addressing a campaign rally in Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, after an hours-long roadshow that started this morning in Varanasi which goes to the polls on March 8, in what will be the last phase of the Assembly elections in the state.

The PM slammed the “political opportunism” of those who “question the army and the surgical strikes” in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir last year and called them “shameless” for “politicizing national security.” Modi said only the BJP really cares for the Army. The previous UPA government, he said, allocated only Rs 500 crores for the One Rank One Pension

(OROP) scheme for Army veterans. “Imagine our surprise when we came to power and saw that OROP was massively underfunded. We allocated Rs 1200 crores for it,” Modi said, adding that his government was also swift in imp The Prime Minister also used the opportunity to talk about “the success of ” the note ban.He said the opposition parties criticized it because they are corrupt. “The note ban was criticized by the SP, the BSP and the Congress. All three, Buaji (auntie), bhatija (nephew) and bhatija’s friend, got uncomfortable,” he said, referring to BSP

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Aadhaar for midday meals, ICDS shocking: Mamata Kolkata, March 4 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday termed as shocking the central government’s decision to link Aaadhaar card with the midday meals programme in schools.

“Now even infants (0-5 years) will need Aadhar cards? Aadhaar card for mid-day meals and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Scheme)? Shocking!

Mamata Banerjee 100 Days’ Work also not spared,” she tweeted. es Development Ministry The Human Resourc- earlier this week came up

with a notification making it mandatory for students to have an Aadhaar number for getting their midday meals.

The cook-cum-helpers engaged in preparing the meals for the scheme would also now be required to have Aadhaar cards.

Excepting Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalya and Assam, all other states and union territories would have to adhere to the new rule. However, those not yet enrolled in the Aadhaar scheme have been given

time till June 30. Protesting against the decision, Banerjee said in another tweet: “Instead of helping the poorest of the poor, the downtrodden and our favourite children, why are their rights being snatched away?”

She also alleged that individuals were losing their privacy because of Aadhaar. “In the name of Aadhaar, privacy is being lost and there is extortion.

Why is this Govt so negative? As a nation, we must condemn this,” she added.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAR 4 (AGENCIES): A fresh autopsy was on Saturday ordered on the body of a jawan from Kerala, found dead after a sting video on the “abuse” of buddy system in the Army, after his family insisted on it, raising doubts over this demise.

The fresh post-mortem of Roy Mathew (33), a native of Karuvelil in Ezhukon in Kollam district, was under way at the Government Medical College Hospital here, hours after the body was brought to the city this morning by a flight, a senior police official said.

Mathew was found hanging from the ceiling of a room in an abandoned barrack in Deolali cantonment in Maharashtra’s Nashik on Thursday.

Alleging that there were marks of beating on his feet and blood had clotted in some parts, his relatives, including wife Finy, refused to accept the body until a fresh post-mortem was conducted in Kerala.

Finy has filed a complaint with Kol-

C H E N NA I , M A R 4 ( AG E N C I E S ) : Ta m i l Nadu has successfully migrated 86 per cent of the traders to come under the proposed Goods and Services Tax and the State would be in a position to place the GST Bill in the State Legislature once Central GST, Integrated GST bills were enacted in Parliament, state Finance Minister D Jayakumar has said.

“We are fully geared up as far as IT hardware is concerned. Software customisation is also progressing well. As soon as CGST, IGST and Compensation Laws are enacted by Parliament, we will be in a position to place the State GST Bill before the legislature”, he said while addressing the GST Council in New Delhi.

Tamil Nadu is fully committed to the “roll out” and for the “successful implementation” of GST, the minister said.

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Stating that Government had raised several issues before the Bill was passed, he said, once the concerns raised were suitably modified in the Constitutional Amendment Bill, Tamil Nadu has continued to play a “proactive” and “positive role” in GST council. On the provisions that deal with the powers of Central and

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lam District Collector and the police raising suspicions over her husband’s death, SP (Kollam Rural) S Surendran, told PTI. After receiving her complaint, the postmortem was ordered and it is going on, he said, adding that the Revenue Divisional Officer was also present.

A sobbing Finy, who was at the airport, said, “I need to get justice. I want to know how it happened. I want to see him.” The relatives have also alleged that disrespect was shown to the body when it was brought here. It was left unattended in a trolley for nearly half-an hour after it landed at the airport, they charged.

Mathew had gone missing on February 25 after he purportedly figured in an expose by a news portal on the “abuse” in the orderly system in the army.

Army has said it had not questioned Mathew after the video surfaced, which showed soldiers, working as sahayaks, walking dogs of senior army officials or taking their children to school.

TN committed to implementation of GST

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Lucknow, March 4 (IANS): Around 60 per cent turnout was reported in the sixth and penultimate phaseof the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Saturday as voting came to an end on 5 p.m., officials said.

The electorate in the phase, covering 49 constituencies in seven eastern districts of the state, comprised 1.72 crore people.

However people standing in the queues at 5 p.m. will be allowed to cast their votes, a poll panel official told IANS.

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New Delhi, March 4 (IANS): Contending that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Saturday road show in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh was undertaken without requisite permission, the Congress approached the Election Commission seeking an FIR against him for violation of the model poll code. In its complaint to Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, the Congress said that Modi’s road show covered three assembly constituencies of Varanasi North, Varanasi South and Varanasi Cantt and was undertaken without the permission of the competent authority.

The party also said Modi’s visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and Kaal Bhairav temple during the road show was also undertaken without requisite permission of the Election Commission.

“The entire video recording of the road show has been shown by various channels and the election authorities must also have recorded the same,” read the Congress’ complaint.

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(Correction of date of birth) I, Smti. Khrielanuo Metha, D/o Zenole Metha of Chiechama Village by Affidavit before Notary Public vide on 20. 09. 2016.

Regd.no.2872/16. That my date of birth is wrongly recorded as 17.03.1972 but it is on 17.03.1976 for all official and references.

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Kohima, Mar 4 (NPN): YouthNet in partnership with Godrej Good and Green and Dhriiti have completed the first batch of Beautyprenuer training.

Salon-I beautypreneur is a program conceptualized by Godrej’s CSR initiative viz.

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Calling upon the gathering to help spread awareness about the scheme to other parts of the district, the officials requested all to respond actively for successful implementation of PMUY in the district.

The officials at the meeting included Bikram Ghosh, District Nodal Officer (Mokokchung & Tuensang districts), Ajit Sinha, IOC LPG Officer, S.B. Paul Ray, GM Oil India Ltd. and S.N Singh, GM Oil India Ltd. Representatives from all ward union of Mokokchung town also attended the meeting besides representatives from LPG distributors and oil depots of Mokokchung.

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like UPI (Unified Payments Interface), USSD payment, BBPS (Bharat Bill Payment System), AEPS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System) to traders.

“About 13,500 small and medium unorganised/ self organised businesses/ traders are targeted,” the statement added.

Traders and trade union leaders for training on digital payment initiatives will be mobilised by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), it said.

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U n d e r t h e n e w ly launched prog ramme, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) will organise five regional workshops at Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and 30 state workshops and 100 DigiDhan camps all over the country.

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New Delhi, Mar 4 (IANS): The central government on Saturday launched a major training programme for more than 13,000 small and medium businesses on adopting digital payment modes.

“The objective of ushering in transparency in the system along with reducing corruption can only be achieved with evolved participation of all sections of the society,” Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a

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Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance.

“There are many companies which are currently being examined by the CBDT through a committee to check if they are legitimate or are being operated as shell companies.

“If a firm is found to be a shell firm, we will strike it off from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website and serve it a notice,” said Chandra told reporters here.

Chandra was invited here by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for felicitation.

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Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas along with others.

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Ahmedabad, Mar 4 (PTI): The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is examining several dubious companies and they would be removed from the website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) if found to be shell firms. “We will not allow any company to be operated as a shell firm.

We will take action against such firms,” CBDT chairman Sushil Chandra said yesterday.

He said several such companies were under the scanner of the statutory authority, working under

4 (NPN): Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG) Saturday highlighted about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) during a meeting in the conference hall of Longkumer Kilem, Mokokchung.

Under the new scheme which is to be launched shortly, a female member of the household can avail LPG connection free of cost.

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to do it, not just for India, but for the whole world.

The emergence of an inclusive innovation eco-system uniquely suited to India requires several more steps than what has already been taken by the government and civil society,” he said.

The President also said that the nation must help children to let them discover the fascination of creating something new. Mukherjee said that India is poised to take the fruits of development through initiatives such as “Start-up India”, “Digital India” and “Swachh Bharat”.

New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI): Gold prices got past the Rs 30,000-mark again by climbing Rs 375 to Rs 30,100 per 10 grams today, reflecting strong global uptrend and increased buying by local jewellers.

Silver also went past the Rs 43,000-mark by covering up Rs 400 at Rs 43,100 per kg, backed by increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said that apart from a better trend in global markets due to weakness in the dollar, increased buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market triggered by the wedding season bolstered sentiment.

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jee said, after inaugurating the week-long innovation exhibition at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He added that Mahatma Gandhi had always wanted to blend modern science and technology with community knowledge and institutions.

“His message has become extremely relevant in today’s context,” he said.

The President added that there was a need that all public and private systems around grassroots innovations become empathetic enablers to further enrich the eco-system around inclusive innovations. And we need

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New Delhi, Mar 4 (IANS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said the Gandhian model of innovation-based enterprises was possibly a solution to address issues arising out of a weak global economy.

“The global economy continued to remain weak and industrial growth has become more jobless in nature, even in emerging economies. In such a scenario, the Gandhian model of decentralised, distributed and diversified innovationbased enterprises is perhaps the best way forward to solve the problems,” Mukher-

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veillance of his communications to Watergate -- the scandal in the early 1970s that brought down Republican President Richard Nixon after he ordered a break-in of the Democrats’ Washington headquarters.

However, Trump did not immediately provide evidence that Obama was responsible for surveillance on his property, the Hill newspaper reported.

M o m e n t s e a r l i e r, Trump had also linked Obama to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s meetings last year with Russia’s ambassador to Washington. “The first meeting Jeff Sessions had with the Russian Amb was set up by the

Indian-origin businessman shot dead in US

Jordan hangs 15 prisoners Amman, Mar 4 (IANS): Jordan on Saturday executed 15 prisoners, including 10 convicted on terrorism charges, in a further break with a moratorium on executions it had observed between 2006 and 2014. Jordan’s Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani told the state-run Petra news agency that 10 of the prisoners executed were involved in terrorism plots and attacks.

Five others were convicted of other crimes, including rape. The prisoners were hanged at dawn on Saturday in a jail south of Amman. Some of the executed men were involved in plotting a terrorist attack in Irbid city in the north of the governorate, Xinhua news agency reported.

One of those executed was convicted of killing several Intelligence Department officers last year.

Beijing, Mar 4 (IANS): China says it will increase military spending by about 7 per cent this year, just days after Donald Trump announced a boost to the US defence budget. The scheduled announcement was made ahead of the annual National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing, BBC reported. China has been modernising its armed forces recently as its economy expands. China’s announced defence budget remains smaller than that of the US. But many China observers argue the real figure could be much higher.

The announcement marks the second consecutive year that the increase in China’s defence spending has been below 10 per cent following nearly two decades at or above that figure.

It means that total spending will account for about 1.3 per cent of the country’s projected GDP in 2017, the same level as in recent years, said government spokes-

woman Fu Ying. The precise figure for the country’s military spending will be provided by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang when he addresses the NPC on Sunday. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump said he was seeking to boost defence spending by 10 per cent in his proposed budget for 2018. China’s military build-up - and projection of naval power - has caused concern in the region, where it has taken an increasingly assertive stance in territorial disputes. Beijing has been building artificial islands on reefs in waters also claimed by other nations in the South China Sea. Images published late last year show military defences on some islands, a think-tank says.

Defending its right to build, China has said in the past that it has no intention of militarising the islands, but has acknowledged building what it calls necessary military facilities for defensive purposes.

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The Dimapur Nkonjan Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Pongdenro Khumshum (DNLBEPK) would like to thank our Almighty God for enabling us to successfully host the 2nd Youth Leaders’ Retreat cum Mission Exposure trip to Siliguri and Gangtok from February 21-27, 2017 under the theme INTIMACY BEFORE IMPACT. The trip was attended by 25 Youth Leaders working under the Lotha Baptist Churches Association.

Through this column, the DNLBEPK would like to thank all the Lotha Churches in Dimapur and the Lotha Baptist Church Kohima for their financial support towards this trip. Many thanks also go to the Lotha Missionaries at Siliguri and Gangtok for their kind hospitality and generousity.

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Sri Lanka’s exLTTE cadres float political party COLOMBO, MAR 4 (PTI): A group of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) members in Sri Lanka has announced formation of a new party, saying people are getting frustrated by mainstream political parties as they have “failed” to address issues faced by the minority Tamils. ‘Rehabilitated United Liberation Tigers Front’ was formed in the eastern port district of Trincomalee’s Sampur on Friday.

“People are getting frustrated by main political parties. They have failed to address Tamil issues. We offer an alternative by contesting elections from all areas in the north and east,” party’s leader Kandasami Indarasa said. Mr. Indarasa had served as an LTTE intelligence wing member in the east. He said several former LTTE cadres, who had served the LTTE in different capacities, have joined them.

Kuala Lumpur, MAR 4 (AGENCIES): Malaysia says it has expelled the North Korean ambassador over the death of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of the North Korea’s leader. Kang Chol must leave Malaysia within 48 hours, the foreign ministry says.

Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of Kim Jongun, died three weeks ago after two women smeared a deadly chemical over his face at a Kuala Lumpur airport. Malaysia has not directly blamed North Korea for the attack, but there is suspicion Pyongyang was responsible.

North Korea’s ambassador, Mr Kang, was declared “persona non grata” on Saturday after he said his country “could not trust” Malaysia’s handling of the investigation, and that the probe was being interfered with.

The Malaysian Foreign Minister, Anifah Aman, said in a statement that his country had demanded an apology from the envoy for the comments, but none was forthcoming.

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New York, Mar 4 (IANS): Days after the killing of an Indian engineer in an apparent hate crime, an Indian-origin businessman who was well-liked in his neighbourhood was shot dead outside his home in Lancaster, South Carolina, on Thursday night.

Harnish Patel, 43, had closed his shop at 11.24 p.m. and barely 10 minutes later was shot dead outside his house, according to media reports.

Patel’s death comes two days after President Donald Trump had said the nation condemned as “hate and evil” the killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was shot dead in a pub the previous Wednesday in Olathe, Kansas, by a white man who screamed, “Get out of my country”.

Local officials in Lancaster said they do not believe that Patel’s killing was a bias crime and that investigations are continuing, according to The Herald.

“I don’t have any reason to believe that this was racially motivated,” County Sheriff Barry Faile said on Friday.

Patel’s store was near the sheriff ’s office and deputies often frequented the store.

Faile said on TV that Patel was a “great family man” and a friend.

Obama Administration under education program for 100 Ambs,” he tweeted.

Sessions on Thursday said he would recuse himself from any investigations into Russia’s links to Trump’s team, after massive outrage over the revelations that he met Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak twice during the campaign, then denied doing so during his confirmation hearings.

Trump also blasted Obama for meeting Kislyak 22 times and tweeted: “Just out: The same Russian Ambassador that met Jeff Sessions visited the Obama White House 22 times, and 4 times last year alone.”

Detractors gathered for the “March for a future without Park”, whilst Park’s supporters wore national flags and sang the national anthem as well as military songs associated with Park’s father, who ruled the country from 1961 to 1979.

“We came to defend our President and our country from North Korea. If we lose the battle against the others, we will be in a very dangerous situation,” a supporter of Park told Efe, who said he was convinced that the election of a liberal President would lead the country to a “disastrous” unification attempt with the North.

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Washington, Mar 4 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of “wiretapping” his offices before the presidential election in November last year, claiming the former President had overseen a “Nixon/ Watergate”-style intervention.

Launching a series of tweets on Saturday, Trump said: “Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!”

He also called Obama a “bad, or sick, guy”.

“Is it legal for a sitting President to be “wiretapping” a race for President prior to an election? Turned down by court earlier. A NEW LOW!” he added in subsequent tweets.

“I’d bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election!”

The President then compared the alleged sur-

Seoul, Mar 4 (IANS): Protesters for and against the embattled South Korean President took to the streets of Seoul on Saturday as the anticipated Constitutional Court’s verdict on whether to approve Park Geun-hye’s impeachment nears.

Kept apart by large police barriers, thousands of detractors and sympathisers of Park, who is at the centre of the so-called “Korean Rasputin” corruption scandal, took to the streets, with the court’s decision only a week away. An estimated 16,000 police officers were deployed to keep the peace between the opposing factions, Efe news reported.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur Sunday, March 5, 2017

VR documentary on sex Alabama Theater not to screen ‘Beauty and the Beast’ trafficking to premiere in US A labama Theater has cancelled its screenings cancelled screening of “Beauty and the Beast” of “Beauty and the because the film will feaBeast” because the film fea- ture Disney’s first openly tures Disneys first openly gay character, reports holFoundation and one of gay character. lywoodreporter.com. the film’s producers, said: The Henagar Drive-In Director Bill Con“Through ‘Notes to My Theatre in DeKalb County don earlier this week told Father’, we wanted to educate India, and the world at large on the issue of sex TH trafficking and believed that using the immersive meDearest Mom and Dad. dium of VR was one of the most powerful ways to help people feel deeply connected to the cause.

“By telling the story of a survivor through the connection with her father, we aim to highlight the very real hope that trafficking can be prevented if only families in risk areas are aware. We are looking forward to the world premiere of the movie at the prestigious SXSW festival and hope that people stand Mrs. & Mr. K. Yanpanthung Kikon up and take notice of the On your anniversary, it's time to reflect on all the joy issue at hand.”

“Notes to My Father” your marriage has brought you over the years. As you is inspired by discussions reminisce, let those fond, happy memories strengthen your commitment to love each and care each other and conversations with real forever. We feel truly blessed to have you in our lives. life survivors and is a story Wishing you happiness, good health tons of blessing. of love, grief and reconciliWith love children & grandchildren ation.

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otes to My Father, a virtual reality documentary on the story of an Andhra Pradesh woman survivor of sex trafficking, will have its world premiere at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in the US later this month.

(19:12) Hyderabad-based My Choices Foundation, in conjunction with Oculus VR For Good, is presenting the documentary, which aims to educate the world about the horrors of human trafficking, read a statement. The fest is to be held in Austin,

Texas, later this month. The film will then make its way to India in May. “Notes To My Father” revolves around the story of real life trafficking survivor Ramadevi and her father Kullayappa. The 11-minute documentary is directed by multi award-winning filmmaker Jayisha Patel, and executive produced by Gabo Aroro -- Creative Director of the United Nations -- who served as a project mentor for the movie.

Hannah Norling, Head of Marketing and Communications, My Choices

lyricist Howard Ashman.

Opened in 1999, the Henagar Drive-In screens family-friendly double features. The theater’s shift away from “Beauty and the Beast” was decided by the business’ new owners, who

took over in December.

“When companies continually force their views on us we need to take a stand. We all make choices and I am making mine,” the business said in a statement on Facebook.

Attained 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) The First Ordained Minister among the Konyak Naga.

(Ordained on 5th March 1967)

Rev. & Mrs. L. Manküp Konyak

John 15:16- You did not choose me but I chose you.

And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.

1 Samuel 7: 12- “Thus far has the Lord helped us.”

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Best wishes Children, grandchildren, families & relatives

F E L I C I TAT I O N

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Mr & Mrs. Kezholel Zhotso

The Phichütakhrie Peli, D. Khel, Kohima Village extends heartiest congratulations to Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on becoming the Chief Minister of Nagaland.

With immense pride and honour, the Phichütakhrie Peli also acknowledges Dr. Liezietsu for appointing one of our members, Mr. Pelesielie Khezhie as his PRO. We pray to our Almighty for their safety and wisdom and also wish them success in all their future endeavours.

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1977 – 2017 Dear Mom and Dad, “Your togetherness at all times has taught us teamwork. Your support for each other has taught us solidarity. Your lives as our parents have taught us how to live. We thank God for your lives, may He continue to bless you with long life and ever growing love” Happy Anniversary.

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Your loving children, grandson and daughter in law

Sd/(DZIESELHOULIE KHEZHIE) Secretary, Phichütakhrie Peli

Sd/(KIKRUSELIE PIENYÜ) President, Phichütakhrie Peli

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Mr. Vekuto Swu & Mrs. Sumiholi Swu

25 years seems like a long time, but life's merciless routine makes them go by in a jiffy.

To hold up strong through the highs and lows is definitely not easy.

Here's to a love, that is truly meant to be forever.....

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Happy Silver Anniversary !

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OFFICE OF THE

MANGKOLEMBA BAPTIST CHURCH

I have lost my Dog (Breed Pug) on 03.03.2017 from Supply Colony, Dimapur.

Finder may be rewarded please contact

PO : MANGKOLEMBA - 798604, MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND

FELICITATES

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Dr. Akok Amer Pastor

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With great pride and honour, the Mangkolemba Baptist Church convey its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, Chairman & Managing Director of REM group, Nagaland for the conferment of the prestigious International award on "Leadership Excellence in Social Entrepreneurship" at the 7th Middle East Business leadership Award on 17th Feb. 2017 at Inter Continental London Park Lane, London.

May the good Lord bless you and the REM Group in your entire endeavour in the days to come.

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Nadal to meet Sam Querrey in Acapulco final SCTE-K annual sports meet held Rafael Nadal

Sam Querrey

Acapulco, Mar 4 (Agencies): Two-time champion Rafael Nadal raced past third-seeded Marin Cilic 6-1 6-2 to reach the ATP Mexico Open final,

where his perfect Acapulco record will be put to the test

by Sam Querrey.

Querrey ousted Nick Kyrgios 3-6 6-1 7-5 to bring the sixth-seeded Australian’s

giant-killing run to a halt a day after Kyrgios stunned world No 2 Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

Second-seeded Nadal, playing his first tournament since falling to Roger Federer in an epic five-set final at the Australian Open in January, has won all 14 matches he has played in Acapulco, where he lifted the trophy in 2005 and 2013.

Querrey and Kyrgios were neck and neck in the third set when the American produced the first break of

the set in the final game to seize the victory.

Querrey had saved the only break point he faced in the set with a 135 mile-perhour serve in the fifth game.

Kyrgios, 21, had appeared on his way when he closed out the first set by winning four straight games.

But after leading 40-15 in the opening game of the second set he was broken, and suddenly seemed at sea and Querrey took the set in just 23 minutes as Kyrgios’ mistakes multiplied.

Haryana Govt yet to fulfill promise: Sakshi Malik

Messi heads Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Late Yuremsangla Chang

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“Whether I live or die I belong to the land.” Roman 14:8 A year has passed by since you left us, we take the beautiful road called remembrance in thought, To the one someday we’ll meet. Your life was a blessing, Your memories treasure, You are loved beyond words missed with grief beyond all tears.

May God hold you in the palm of his loving hand.

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We the bereaved family members of Late Yuremsangla Chang, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, organizations and churches for your support and comfort shown to us physically, financially, materially and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved, who left her heavenly abode on 28th February 2017 at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi.

Our special thanks to : 1. Eastern Naga Students' Union, Delhi 2. Naga Christain Fellowship, Delhi 3. Ao Church, Delhi 4. Chang Baptist Fellowship, Naharbari 5. Chang Community, Dimapur Though we are unable to mention each and everyone individually, but it is our ardent prayer that our heavenly Father bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children, in-laws & relatives

Born : 1947 – Died : 26.02.2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born : 14 Aug 1954 – Died : 27 Feb. 2017

of our beloved Mom

Born : 20th Oct' 1942 – Died : 5th March' 2016

Dearest Mom, Though it's been a year now since you were taken away, the memories are still strong and you're still near in our hearts.

There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss you most specially when we need your prayer and blessings.

You are a wonderful and exceptional woman, truly a woman of faith. Thank you mom for everything, we miss you deeply.

Your children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

Born : 14th April, 1972 – Died : 28th Feb, 2017 We the bereaved family members of Late Balubo Newmai would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, churches, well wishers and near and dear ones who stood by us through prayers and helped us physically, financially and materially during his illness and sad demise.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Doctors, nurses & staff of : - Civil Hospital, Dimapur - NEIGRIHMS, Shillong - RIMS, Imphal - B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital, Delhi 2. Ntulun Union, Jalukie 3. Youth Department, LBA 4. V.E.C 'A' Block & staff, Samziuram 5. S.P.O, Samziuram 6. Ntu Maipui Aruang, Jalukie Valley 7. L.B.P Jalukie 'B' Phumling & B.Y.E 8. A.N.S.T.A 9. Makuilongdi Khuan Choir 10. Women Dept., Ntu Baptist Church.

Though we are unable to mention each and everyone of you individually, we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Lionel Messi

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Lt. Neichole Tsükru

Born : 7.8.1967 – Died : 27.2.2017 “A silent thought, a quiet prayer; for a special person in God’s care.”

We t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f LT. KIKRUNEILHOUÜ (NEIBAU) METHA would like to convey our sincere and most heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, spiritually and morally during her prolonged illness till she breathed her last at D.N Metha Colony, Dimapur.

All your visits, messages, materials and monetary contribution are greatly appreciated.

We specially like to say “Thank You” to the Metha colony, churches, hospitals, groups, organizations, cousins, relatives, friends and well-wishers from far and near.

Though we are unable to thank every individual, it is our humble prayer that God’s Blessings be upon you all.

Loving, husband, children and in-laws.

The family and relatives of the Late Shosinle Tep, wish to acknowledge our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all the well-wishers and friends who showed the gesture of kindness and support physically and financially during her prolonged illness, and in the time since she left us on 27th February 2017.

Your expressions of sympathy and prayers to us have been a great source of comfort and will always be remembered with gratitude.

We would like to thanks:1. Clans from Nerhema and Kohima 2. NEIGRIHMS Shillong 3. Naga Hospital Authority Kohima 4. Dr. C.Wathsütho Nyuthe 5. Baptist Churches : a) Henbenji, b) Terogvunyu, c) New Terogvunyu, d) Khonibinzun 6. Kasha Daho 7. RBCK Prayer Group 8. Zenloga Tep & family 9. KNZ Fellowship 10. Arhinle Kent and Children 11. Eng. Wing Fisheries Directorate 12. Terogvunyu Chüpwe and all the well wishers.

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We wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expression of love, kindness and support shown to us by the churches, organisations, friends and individuals through spiritually, physically and financially during the time of illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father Late Pehuto Zhimomi, who left us on 26th February 2017.

Words are inadequate to express how much we thank you for the sympathy and the unceasing noble deeds provided during our moment of bereavement. Your generosity will be remembered always. May our Almighty God keep you and bless you abundantly.

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Buenos Aires, Mar 4 (IANS): Five-time FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will lead a 26-member Argentina football squad for their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia later this month.

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria and Messi’s Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano were also named by Albiceleste coach Edgardo Bauza on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency.

But there was no place for Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi, who has scored 16 goals in 25 matches for the Serie A heavyweights this season. Estudiantes goalkeeper Mariano Andujar and Racing Club midfielder Marcos Acuna were the only Argentina-based players named in the squad.

Argentina will host Chile in Buenos Aires on March 23 followed by an away clash with Bolivia five days later.

Yellow House emerged at the overall champion, while Rokoto Thorie and T. Ajungla Imsong were adjudged the best players of the sports meet.

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graced the closing ceremony.

Altogether thirteen events were played, wherein the Alumni Association participated in two events.

The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31: 8

Born : 25/05/1984 – Died : 28/02/2017

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED LATE MR. WABANGTEMJEN

Students line up during the closing ceremony.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI, Mar 4 (PTI): Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Saturday claimed that she has not yet received the incentives promised to her by the Haryana government after her historic medal at the Rio Games.

“Medal ka vada maine pura kiya, Haryana sarkar apna vada kab pura karegi?

(I fulfilled my promise of winning an Olympic medal for the country, when will Haryana government fulfil its promise?),” tweeted Sakshi.

“Announcements made

by Haryana Government after my OLYMPIC MEDAL win were for MEDIA ONLY ?,” she further posted on her twitter handle.

Cash rewards and incentives amounting to at least Rs 3.5 crore were announced by the Haryana government after Sakshi created history at the Rio Games last year by becoming the first woman wrestler from India to win an Olympic medal. Government of Haryana had announced before Olympics Rs 6 crore for gold medallists, Rs 4 crore for silver and Rs 2.5 crore for bronze winners. The 24year-old girl from Rohtak had clinched a bronze medal in the 58kg freestyle category.

A medical timeout for courtside treatment on his right elbow seemed to help, and Kyrgios did not face a break point in the third until the final game. Then a backhand wide from the Australian suddenly gave Querrey two match points, and he belted a forehand winner on the first.

The victory continued a strong week for Querrey, who beat David Goffin and fourth-seeded defending champion Dominic Thiem en route to the semis.

Dimapur, Mar 4 (NPN): The annual sports meet of State College of Teacher Education, Kohima (SCTE-K) was held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima from March 1-3 under the theme, “Developing Character, Skills and Endurance through Sports.” H. Sema, Principal SCTE-K graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest, while Daniel Thong, president of Alumni Association SCTE-K

Loving father, mother, brothers, sisters in-laws, nephews, niece & relatives

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Ekyimo Ngullie (G.B Diphupar Village Council, ‘ G ‘ Khel), Dimapur express our immense gratitude to all who stood by us extending your comfort and sympathy through constant prayer, physical presence, financial and material support during the prolonged illness and at the demise on 27th Feb. 2017.

We sincerely convey our special thanks and gratitude to : 1.

Mrs. & Mr. Jacob Zhimomi, Parliamentary Secretary of Irrigation & Flood Control, Govt. of Nagaland.

2. Mrs & Mr. Thungjamo Odyuo, Joint Director, DRDA Kohima.

3. Mrs. & Mr. James Konyak, Dimapur.

4. Diphupar Village Council, Dimapur.

5. Diphupar Naga Student’s Union, Dimapur.

6. Diphupar Naga Youth Organization, Dimapur.

7. Diphupar Naga Women Organization, Dimapur.

8. Village Development Board, Diphupar 9. Lotha Baptist Church, Diphupar.

10. Lotha Baptist Church Women Department, Diphupar.

11. All Tribal Churches, Diphupar.

12. All Tribal Union/Community, Diphupar.

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Lotha Hoho Diphupar.

Likya SHG, Diphupar.

Shaki Ekhung Dimapur Wozhuro Range Union, Dimapur.

Shaki/Sankiton/Phiro Village, Wokha.

Dimapur District Lotha G.B’s Union.

Chumukedima Area G.B's Association.

Dimapur Nkonjan Ngullie Ekhung Ezomontsurui Diphupar Nkonjan Doctors, nurses & staff of Christian Institute of Health Science and Research Centre, Dimapur.

23. Doctors, nurses & staff of Asian Institute of gastroenterology, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.

24. Relatives, Friends, neighbors & well wishers.

May the good Lord bless you all.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race.

I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 The family members of Late Mrs Hezuli V. Tuccu would like to extend our big thanks to many people who showed great kindness and support during our Mom’s illness and at the time of her demise on 23/02/2017 We are truly indebted to all the God fearing people for your sympathy, assistance, words of empathy, sense of approach shown to our family and your memorable tribute to our Mom. We are extremely sorry that we did not get the chance to speak with everyone at the time of funeral, but it is our prayer that our good Lord will bless each one of you and your family for the act of your deeds manifested to us as a good believer.

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Dzieselatuo is ASA wrestling champ

Dzieselatuo (hands raised) along with other winners, Dr. Nicky , Dr. Neiphrezo and ASA officials after the prize distribution on Saturday night at Kohima local ground. (NP)

place Rovilhulie Pier (26) (WASA) received a cash prize of Rs. 80,000 and citation.

In quarter final, Petekuolie Niepu defeated Seketoukho Nipu, Menuosietuo Yiese downed Kezhavizo Thevo, Rov i l h u l i e P i e r b e a t Rokokhrielie Senotsu and Dzieselatuo Keretsii beat Zasituo Tsiikrii. All the losing quarter finalist were awarded Rs. 10,000 each.

Altogether 56 strong wrestlers, 14 each from WASA, NASA, NASA and CSA participated in the Naga style wrestling.

Earlier, the inaugural session was graced

by Kiyaneilie Peseyie as the chief guest. The programme was led by vice

president ASA Neiketouzo kenguruse, God’s blessing was invoked by Rev. Fr. Alex vizo. Cultural vibrant Kohima presented folk song and oath was administered by wrestling secretary ASA Khrielakuolie Suohu.

The valedictor y function of Naga style wrestling was graced by MLA Neikiesalie Nicky Kire as the guest of honour and gave away the prizes.

M L A D r. N e i p h r e z o Keditsu also attended the valedictory function.

Meanwhile, Western

Rio Olympics organisers deny vote bribery claims

SA retain No.1 ODI spot

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Kohima, Mar 4 (NPN): Dzieselatuo Keretsii (29) f r o m Ko h i m a v i l l a ge emerged as the Naga style wrestling champion of Angami Sports Association (ASA) golden jubilee meet held at Kohima local ground on Saturday.

Keretsii (NASA), who stands 5.11 feet tall and weighed 112 kg, walked home richer by Rs. 2.50 lakh, belt and citation.

T h e f i r s t r u n n e r - u p, Menuosietuo Yiese (18) also from Kohima village, pocketed Rs. 1.50 lakhs with citation. The third position Petekuolie Niepu (19) (WASA) from Sechü Zubza village pocketed Rs. 1 lakh while the fourth

Rio de Janeiro, Mar 4 (IANS): The Rio 2016 organising committee has denied claims that it relied on bribes to secure the Olympic Games hosting rights.

A report in France’s Le Monde newspaper on Friday claimed that Brazilian businessman Arthur Cesar de Menezes Soares Filho paid $1.5 million to Papa Massata Diack three days before the 2009 vote on the 2016 Games host city.

An IOC spokesperson said that its commission is probing the claims. Rio 2016 communications director Mario Andrada said Rio won the Olympic hosting rights in a transparent vote.

“Rio’s victory was very

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clear,” Andrada said. “The French investigation concerns six members of the IOC and six members would not have changed the result at all. The vote was clean.”

Madrid won the initial ballot but Rio was declared the winner by a 34-vote margin in a third-round poll of IOC delegates.

Fredericks said he received the cash in question for work to promote athletics in Africa. “The payment has nothing whatsoever to do with the Olympic Games. I was not an IAAF board member at the time and did not breach any regulation or rule of ethics,” Fredericks, now an IAAF council member told Le Monde.

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Gold 19 17 3 2

Angami Sports Association ( WA S A ) e m e r g e d a s the champion of men’s volleyball on Friday night.

Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) bagged the 1st runner-up while Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) bagged the 2nd runner-up.

In women volleyball, SASA emerged as champion, CSA as 1st runner-up and NASA as 2nd runner-up.

NASA emerged as the overall champion of ASA golden jubilee meet with 50 medals.

Medals tally Silver Bronze 15 16 14 17 6 3 6 5

Dubai, mar 4 (Agencies): South Africa retained their number one spot in the International Cricket COuncil (ICC) One-day International (ODI) rankings after thrashing New Zealand by six wickets in the fifth and final 50-over game, to clinch the series 3-2, here on Saturday.

The Proteas remained on their pre-series tally of 119 points, one point ahead of Australia while the Kiwis too remained at 113 points in third position, with India on fourth at 112 points. Had South Africa lost the match and the series, it would have been edged by Australia on decimal points with both teams on 118 points in such a scenario.

Total 50 48 12 13

M’laya yet to get final word to host National Games

S h i llo n g, M a r 4 (Agencies): Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs minister, Zenith Sangma Saturday said that the state government is yet to get a final word from the Centre to host the National Games 2022. “No official letter has come from the centre in this matter,” he said.

The Meghalaya State Olympic Association successfully submitted the bid documents to the Indian Olympic Association for securing the rights to host the National Games in 2022.

Meanwhile, the Cabinet Friday decided to constitute District Sports Promotion Society in all the eleven districts of the State.”The formation of the societies will make it easier for sports clubs and associations to approach the government for obtaining necessary funds for organising any sports event,” Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told reporters.

He said that to start with, the District Sports Promotion Societies will be set up with the respective deputy commissioners as chairmen.

“Any event organised at an estimated cost of less than Rs 5 lakh will be routed through the society but proposals for organising events which will require more than Rs 5lakh will have to be sent to the government and a committee would screen the proposal before taking any call on State help to such an event,” Sangma added.

Lyon career-best dismantles India

Nathan Lyon celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Wriddhiman Saha on the first day of the second test match on Saturday. (PTI)

Bengaluru, Mar 4 (PTI): Off-spinner Nathan Lyon walked into the record books with career-best figures of 8 for 50 as India suffered another batting debacle to be bundled out for a paltry 189 on the first day of the second cricket Test against Australia here.

On another dodgy track, India’s last five wickets fell for only 15 runs in 9.3 overs after they were 174 for five at one stage.

A gritty 90 from opener Lokesh Rahul was the lone bright spot in the embarrassing collapse.

At stumps, Australia were comfortably placed at 40 for no loss. David Warner and Matt Renshaw were batting on 23 and 15 respectively.

Save Rahul, who once again battled a shoulder niggle to display admirable application, none of the Indian top-order batsmen

looked like getting a big score.

He batted for 205 deliveries hitting nine boundaries with Karun Nair (26) being the only other batsman to cross an individual score of 20.

After Steve O’Keefe’s 12-wicket haul in Pune, it was senior-pro Lyon’s turn to torment the Indian batsmen and he recorded the best bowling figures in an innings by an overseas bowler.

In the process, he also surpassed Brett Lee to become Australia’s highest wicket-taker against India in Test matches.

Virat Kohli won a good toss and predictably elected to bat on a track that not only had turn on offer but also appreciable bounce which made Lyon lethal.

Comeback-man Abhinav Mukund (0) played across the line to a Mitchell

Starc full toss and was adjudged leg before.

However, Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara (17) negotiated the new ball well adding 61 runs for the second wicket.

Rahul, on the other hand, took risks against the pacers- Starc and Hazlewood - getting the first five boundaries in the region between third slip and point.

His innings was an example of how to tackle Lyon. There were times he waited for the turn and played late.

Just when it looked like India were going into the lunch with only a wicket down, Pujara’s unsure foot movement saw him offer a bat-pad catch off a Lyon delivery to Peter Handscomb at forward short-leg.

Brief scores: Australia 40/0 (Warner 23*) trail India 189 (Rahul 90; Lyon 8/50) by 149 runs

I-league: East Bengal beat Lajong to take top spot S h i llo n g, M a r 4 (IANS): Riding on a double from Chris Payne, East Bengal regained their place at the top of the table by edging past Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in an I-League football game here on Saturday.

Pay n e ( 9 t h , 3 3 r d ) scored a first half brace while I-league top-scorer Dipanda Dicka (64th) netted his ninth goal of the season but it proved to be in vain.

The win took Trevor Morgan’s team to 27 points from 12 games, one ahead of second placed Aizawl FC who won 2-0 earlier in the day. Lajong have 16 points from 11 outings.

The visitors took the lead within nine minutes, Payne making the most of some slack defending and

goalkeeping by Lajong to score his first goal for the visitors. Three minutes later, coach Thangboi Singto’s wards almost drew level but Dicka put Isaac Vanlalsawma’s delectable cross inches wide.

The whole stadium started celebrating when Bipin Singh dragged a thunderous volley just wide after creating the move by setting up Vanlalsawma, whose initial shot was half cleared by East Bengal defenders.

Bipin was outstanding in the half, carving out a delicious chance for Samuel Shadap. But just when it looked like the hosts were spurred after the early setback, East Bengal doubled their tally.

Payne was at it again,

Players of East Bengal and Shillong Lajong fight for the ball during their match.

chesting down a free kick calmly from the halfway line and slotting home a volley with keeper Vishal Kaith left stranded as East Bengal went into the break 2-0 up.

In the second half, the

home team started with more flair and got their reward four minutes into the hour mark. Dicka got on the end of a beautiful Shadap lob inside the box after the latter was set up expertly by

Yuta Kinowaki with a cross field pass.

In the 71st minute, Lajong came close to levelling things but T.P. Rehenesh saved well from Shadap’s shot from outside the box.

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French forward Anthony Martial tries a shot at goal, while Steve Cook does everything he can to get in the way of the ball.

Lo n d o n, M a r 4 (Agencies): Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a second-half penalty, as Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by tenman Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

The draw, United’s seventh in 11 games at Old Trafford, sees United stay in sixth place in the Premier League table, while Bournemouth remain in 14th after bringing an end to a run of four straight league defeats.

United, who went close through Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial in the opening moments, finally took the lead on 23 minutes

through Marcos Rojo’s first Premier League goal.

The Argentina defender, recalled to the national squad on Friday, coolly diverted an Antonio Valencia shot past Cherries’ keeper Artur Boruc following a half-cleared corner.

Bournemouth, who have only signed five defenders in the four years since they were promoted from League One in 2013, str uggled to deal with United’s attacking threat but looked dangerous on the break, and levelled five minutes before halftime through Josh King’s penalty.

Referee Kevin Friend pointed immediately to the spot following Phil Jones’ rash challenge on Marc Pugh in the box, and former United youngster King slammed home from 12 yards for his sixth Premier League goal in his last nine appearances.

Bournemouth were reduced to ten men in firsthalf injury-time following A n d r e w S u r m a n’s second yellow card, for his angry push on Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

But Friend missed the incident that prompted Surman’s dismissal, the first of his career, when Zlatan appeared to elbow

Tyrone Mings in the face as the pair competed for a corner.

This was retribution perhaps for an earlier incident, when Mings stood on Zlatan’s face as the Swede lay on the ground following a challenge by the Cherries’ defender.

Both are likely to face retrospective punishment from the FA, with the pair likely to be banned for three matches if they are found guilty of violent conduct charges.

This would see Zlatan miss the trip to Middlesbrough on 19 March, and the home games against West Brom and Everton at the start of April, while Mings would be sidelined for the home games against West Ham and Swansea, and the South Coast derby at Southampton on 1 April.

In a fractious second half, Zlatan spurned the chance to secure the victory on 72 minutes, when his penalty, awarded for Adam Smith’s handball in the sixyard box, was brilliantly kept out by Boruc low to his right.

The Pole has now kept out four of the last six penalties he has faced in the Premier League.

London, Mar 4 (IANS): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that video assistant referees (VARs) will be used in the Confederations Cup in Russia.

“We will use it for sure in the Confederations Cup, the Under-20 World Cup and the Club World Cup. VAR is positive because it will allow the right decision to be taken in a game-changing circumstance,” he said after the annual meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) at Wembley here on Friday.

Infantino added that he was confident VARs could also be seen at the 2018 World Cup, reports Xinhua news agency. “That is our aim,” he said.

“I’m very confident.

The signs are encouraging.

The little hiccups we have seen are to do with the training of the referees, but they will be able to take decisions much faster when they use it more often.”

The English Football Association (FA) also wanted to test VARs at next season’s FA Cup third round.

It also confirmed that clubs will be allowed to use a fourth substitute during extra time from the quarterfinals of this season’s FA Cup.

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