November 12, 2020 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXX No. 338

DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Pages 8 ` 4.00

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State losing over `108 cr monthly: CM issue, irrespective of party affiliation. He also thanked those who wished him on his party. On his part, Yhokha thanked God, the ruling coalition leaders and wellwishers for his victory. He sought support, guidance and advice from the seniors

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KOHIMA, NOV 11 (NPN): As the State’s overall deficit was rising by over Rs 108 crore every month due to COVID-19 pandemic totalling to over Rs 1,000 crore in a year, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the State government has decided to focus more in promoting agriculture and allied sectors. Addressing a PDA thanksgiving programme for newly-elected legislator Medo Yhokha at Hotel Vivor here on Wednesday, Rio stressed on rebuilding the economy and called for change in the mindset of people. According to Rio, the money received from deficit grant and GST were spent on salaries, pensions, power purchases and other emergencies, He said the situation was a challenge for the government and the people must work hard, earn livelihood and build the society. As Nagas do not pay taxes, he remarked that they do not know about economy. I n t e r e s t i n g l y, t h e thanksgiving programme coincided with the 70th birthday of Rio himself. Responding to felicitations, Rio thanked God for

NSCN (I-M) sticks to demand for Naga flag, constitution D I M A P U R , N OV 1 1 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has reiterated that the Framework Agreement signed on August 3,2015 with the government of India “reaffirmed and recognised the unique history of Nagas and identity of Nagas” including Naga sovereignty. In a statement, MIP stated that based on the FA, both sides mutually agreed that Nagas will exercise “their sovereignty in their own internal affairs” through which both entities will share sovereign powers. It also reiterated that the proposed Pan Naga Hoho is to be a cultural and social body with separate budget allocated by the government of India. In this regard, NSCN (I-M) said notwithstanding the state of the government of India on Naga flag and constitution, it “will stick to Framework Agreement and mutually agreed competencies including Naga national flag and constitution.” NSCN(-M) reaffirmed that Naga solution incorporating Naga flag and constitution “will undoubtedly solve not only the Naga political problem, but it will also solve the chronic IndoNaga political problem and they will tighten their lasting relationship.”

Neiphiu Rio and Medo Yhokha

the abundance grace, guidance and protection during the entire by-poll process. Also congratulating Medo Yokha, Rio admitted that winning the by-poll was not easy due to the strong challenge posed by the independent candidate. He thanked BJP for its commitment and support, besides all rank and file of NDPP and well-wishers for their support. He said Yhokha was young and is committed to learn and serve the people. Rio urged young leaders to take up more responsibilities, while urging youth to come forward and work together for the party and the State. Calling for peace, development and progress, he urged everyone to work united on Naga political

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State chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the ruling PDA will discuss on whether or not, to accommodate the newly elected Independent legislator from 60 PungroKiphire in PDA. He said this while interacting with media persons on the sidelines of the thanksgiving programme. Rio emphasised that independent legislators were “independent” and cannot join any political party. He however said if the newly elected independent member wished, he could support the PDA government adding “we can work together”. On the other hand, Rio during the recent campaign for the NDPP candidate at Pfuchama on October 27, had categorically stated that PDA will not accommodate Independent candidates, even if they won the by-polls.

On convening a special Nagaland Legislative Assembly session as asked by NEDA convener and Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rio clarified it was not a question of insistence. He said the Assembly was a platform where every legislator can come together and that PDA would discuss the issue. He said if the need arose , the session could be convened. On cabinet’s decision to refer governor RN Ravi’s letter to the Home ministry (MHA) in which he (Ravi) directed the state DGP to provide security to Working Committee leaders, Rio pointed out that the SOP and ground rules stated that the negotiating parties should be in their designated camps and are not allowed to stay in public places. (Cont’d on p-6)

COCOMI, NNPGs hold consultative meet

COCOMI leaders with members of the WC, NNPGs in Dimapur. (WC media cell)

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 1 (NPN): A consultative meeting was held between WC, NNPGs led by its convenor N. Kitovi Zhimomi and six co-convenors with a conglomeration of seven Manipur-based civil societies-- Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), at Dimapur on Tuesday. At the meeting, WC, NNPGs reassured COCOMI leaders that the “impending Indo-Naga political solution” will be in the interests of both Nagas and

Meiteis and other communities. Further, WC said any new political or administrative arrangement or structure that respects and promotes Naga history, culture and identity “without altering the present boundary of Manipur, Arunachal or in Assam” as a result of the “Indo-Naga solution” which benefits all communities “must be appreciated.” In response, WC said COCOMI delegates “appreciated the pragmatic stand of WC, NNPGs and

the progressed achieved through political negotiations”. The meeting also agreed that more interaction and people to people dialogue was necessary to forge a strong indigenous ethnic community platform so as to meet the ever threatening demographic invasion of the NE states. WC said the meeting also agreed that “NE people cannot live in isolation because the danger is too big” adding that common issues needed to be tackled through concerted (Cont’d on p-6) efforts.

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Heavy rush at fuel outlets as state govt hikes taxes

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Nitish-led NDA overcomes stiff challenge to retain power in Bihar

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 1 (NPN): Citizens of Dimapur on Wednesday evening began flocking the petrol pump outlets to refuel their vehicles after the state government announced hiking taxes on fuel with effect from midnight of November 11. In a notification, addl. chief secretary and finance commissioner, Sentiyanger Imchen, stated that the tax on diesel has been raised from the existing 14.5% to 17.50% or Rs 11.08 per litre, whichever is higher while tax on petrol and other motor spirits has been hiked from the existing 25% to 29.80% or Rs 18.26 per litre, whichever is higher. A fuel outlet manager told Nagaland Post that they had a harrowing time to manage the customers. Most of the fuel outlets were shut by 7 p.m. On Wednesday, price of petrol in Dimapur was Rs 80.34 per litre and diesel Rs.71.39 per litre while in Kohima a litre of petrol and diesel was retailing at Rs.81.25 and Rs.72.11 respectively. With the revision, diesel price could be hiked by over Rs 2 per litre and petrol by over Rs 3.5 a litre.

PATNA, NOV 11 (PTI): Surmounting anti-incumbency of 15 years, a mutinous former ally, and a spirited challenge from a resurgent opposition that rose from its ashes like proverbial phoenix after the 2019 Lok Sabha poll debacle, Nitish Kumarled NDA was back in power in Bihar on Wednesday with a slender majority. The ruling coalition won 125 seats in the 243member state assembly against 110 clinched by the opposition Grand Alliance to pave the way for a fourth successive term for Kumar in office but with diminished clout following a debilitating slide in the number of JD(U) lawmakers that came down to 43 from 71 in 2015. Kumar was then a partner in the Grand Alliance which included Lalu Prasad’s RJD and the Congress. Its defeat notwithstanding, the RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats. The BJP finished second with a tally of 74 seats. Despite the slump in numbers, Kumar is set to take over the reins of the government. M u c h o f Ku m a r ’s

Centre to hold talks with Manipur CM on Naga solution

Nagaland should be made ‘Kiwi State of India’: Union Agri minister

GUWAHATI, NOV 11 (AGENCIES): The Narendra Modi government will soon be holding a consultative meeting with Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh to understand the state’s position regarding the Naga peace talks, reports ThePrint. Biren Singh has been invited to Delhi to discuss various issues before any agreement is reached between the Centre, NSCN (I-M) and the Working Committee of the NNPGs, an umbrella body of seven Naga groups. Confirming the invitation, S. Rajen, personal secretary to the CM, told ThePrint that the visit was scheduled for this week but was postponed due to byelections in the state. While the results of the polls were announced Tuesday, no new dates have been announced for the meeting yet.

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 1 (NPN): Union Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday asserted that Nagaland should be made ‘’Kiwi State of India’’ by making persistent efforts in research and training farmers to reap good returns from Kiwi production. Addressing a virtual meet on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi fruit– Farm to Fork’, organized by the Agriculture ministry along with Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland, Tomar said: “A new chapter is being introduced in the agricultural history of Nagaland which will be highly beneficial to the Kiwi farmers of the state. This programme of Kiwi production enhancement will prove to be a milestone in the years to come.” The Centre is working closely with the state

BIHAR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

RESULTS 2020 TOTAL SEATS 243

NDA 125 BJP

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MGB 110 OTH

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plight can be blamed on the damage Chirag Paswan’s LJP inflicted on his JD(U). Down in the dumps with just one MLA, the party spoiled the JD(U)’s chances in at least 30 seats. JD(U) spokesperson K C Tyagi told PTI in New Delhi that a “sinister” campaign was run against Nitish Kumar as part of a “conspiracy”. The drastic fall in the number of JD(U) MLAs, however, will likely make the BJP, which hitherto played a second fiddle to Kumar, more assertive, and it may insist on a larger share in the ministerial pie and greater say in governance. Apart from Kumar’s creditable performance as an administrator, the multiple claimants to Muslim votes, including the Grand Democratic Secular Front

Narendra Singh Tomar

government and especially the Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland, in capacity building of farmers in production as well as packaging of kiwi products, he stated. Tomar lamented that the North East, due to difficult terrain, was lagging behind and all ministries including Agriculture ministry are working towards ensuring a progressive North East. He also elaborated on the problems faced by the farmers in the North East region namely lack of good

(GDSF) comprising Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM, BSP and Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP worked in NDA’s favour and scuppered the Mahagathbandhan’s chances. O wa i s i ’s A I M I M emerged as a surprise package of the election, winning five seats. Its ally BSP also clinched one seat. The biggest gainer was the CPI-ML, which clinched 12 seats, followed by the CPI and CPI-M (two each). Barring the CPI-ML, which had three seats in the outgoing assembly, none of the Left parties had a presence in the House. Meanwhile, all eyes are now on the formation of the next government which will likely be sworn in soon after the Diwali festivities get over later this week, informed sources said on Wednesday.

planting material, productivity issues, lack of packaging facilities and marketing networks for farmers. Tomar said that the ministry was trying to provide handholding support to Kiwi farmers across the country in a bid to reduce the country’s dependence on imports in line with the call on ‘’Vocal for Local’’. Tomar further said the Centre is also ensuring that farmers are connected to the market, so that they can get a fair price for their produce. To boost kiwi production, the minister said the Himalayan climate is suitable for kiwi production and there is a need to introduce high-yielding varieties. Currently, India imports 4,000 tonnes of Kiwis from New Zealand, Italy and Chile, while the domestic production is about 13,000 tonnes.

Govt brings OTT operators under ambit of I&B ministry Dimapur CSOs decry filing of case against NCD

NEW DELHI, NOV 11 (PTI): The government has put OTT platforms such as Netflix as well as news and current affairs content on online platforms under the Ministry of Information (Full text on p-4) and Broadcasting and given it powers to regulate policies and rules for the digital space. There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday night and signed by President Ram Nath Kovind, the decision comes into effect immediately. “Projects in Nagaland It was taken in exercise don’t complete in time due of the powers conferred by to long term interests.” clause (3) of Article 77 of

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as he begins his political journey and reiterated to stand by commitments made during the by-poll campaign. Earlier, BJP’s State vicepresident Peter Rutsa read out the thanksgiving message of State BJP president Temjen Imna Along in his absentia. (Cont’d on p-6)

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the Constitution by amending the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the notification said. With this, the Information and Broadcasting ministry has the power to regulate policies related to news, audiovisual content and films on online platforms. These include ‘over the top’ platforms Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+Hotstar as well as homegrown ones like SonyLIV, and digital news websites, including The Wire and Scroll often seen as being critical of the government. Digital media is already regulated through the IT Act and other laws, albeit within the framework of the Constitution that guarantees freedom of speech, veteran media insiders pointed out. Though a cross-section of journalists, writers and

directors in digital news platforms and those providing content for OTT services responded with dismay, there was little clarity on what kind of regulations the move would entail. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said he would give a detailed briefing on the matter on Thursday. He was asked about the move during the Cabinet briefing on Wednesday. The government’s decision comes less than a month after the Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking regulation of OTT platforms by an autonomous body. Several other major OTT platforms declined to comment on the development when contacted. But filmmakers and writers did not mince their words. The decision could put

Indian content creators at a disadvantage on the world stage and curtail the creative and personal freedom of makers as well as viewers, said several big names in the OTT circuit. In January 2019, eight video streaming services signed a self-regulatory code that laid down a set of guiding principles for content on these platforms. The code adopted by the OTTs prohibited five types of content – including those that deliberately and maliciously disrespect the national emblem or national flag, any visual or story line promoting child pornography, any content that maliciously intends to outrage religious sentiments and content that deliberately and maliciously promotes or encourages terrorism. However, the government refused to support this code.

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 1 (NPN): Various civil society organisations (CSOs) of Dimapur have expressed dismay over the case filed against Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) by three new members of the council-- J Walter Longchar, S Mar Aier and Chovose Nienu. In a joint statement, presidents of GB’s (Sadar) Union Dimapur, DUCCF, NWHD, DNSU and DDCF said they were “amazed at

the audacity” of a few newcomer members in NCD, who they alleged were “virtually trying to jeopardize” the integrity of NCD which has been “tirelessly contributing to the needs of the society for the past 71 years”. They alleged that the new members convinced the civil judge to pass restraining order with “malicious” intent to sabotage the good image” of NCD. “What turns out to be more disturbing is the

fact that the civil judge was convinced to pass restraining order after 32 days of case hearing,” they said. They pointed out that the new office bearers of NCD were installed and approved with the required number of councilors as per the constitution of the council. Therefore, they said the question of entertaining “a consequent petition by the vested interest party” for the same should not arise.

COVID-19 STATUS AS ON november 11, 2020 District

Asymptomatic

Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Total

480 0 196 0 6 86 8 1 3 0 1 781

ACTIVE CASES Symptomatic Critical-ICU Mild Moderate Severe Without Oxygen With Oxygen On Ventilator 24 4 6 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 10 12 3 0 4

*6 deaths not due to Covid-19 *3 deaths in under investigation

RecovDeath under Death ered Investigation 4721 23 2603 9 109 471 306 36 154 28 135 8595

32* 0 13 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 50

3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Migrated

Total Cases

56 0 12 9 3 9 0 0 0 0 3 92

5330 23 2841 18 120 569 314 37 158 29 139 9578

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NDPP units commemorate 70th birthday of Neiphiu Rio

Er. Zale Neikha after donating street lamps in commemoration Zhaleo Rio along with others planting an evergreen tree President and office bearers of NDPP Wokha region with NDPP Zunheboto region party workers visited Mt. Carmel of CM’s birthday at Viswema village on Wednesday. (NP) to commemorate the occasion at Medziphema. the medical staff of Dr Motsuo Memorial Hospital Wokha. Home orphanage at Sukhalu village on November 11.

NDPP Kiphire office bearers along with medical staff of NDPP Shamator party workers visiting patients at the Child participants at the drawing competition with NDPP Members of NDPP CYO during their visit to the KOAH CHC Shamator on November 11. Dimapur vice president and others. in commemoration of CM’s birthday. DHK during the commemoration programme.

DIMAPUR: In commemoration of the 70th birthday of chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, the NDPP party units in various districts organised activities in respective areas on November 11. 15 Southern Angami-II A/C:15th Southern Angami-II assembly constituency NDPP unit held a function at Viswema village and donated solar street lamps to the seven villages of the constituency on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, advisor of Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha said Nagas needed a strong and dynamic leader like chief minister Rio to the people towards a bright future. While appreciating the NDPP 15th Southern Angami-II A/C for the solar street lights, Neikha also added that as light enables one to find the way in darkness, so also let CM guide

towards the path of truth and progress. Maintaining that Rio was one of the most successful politician in Naga history, he wished that the Lord bless Rio with long life, good health, wisdom so that he continues to be a great example for the people. Head GB of Viswema village, Kevihopi Lcho on behalf of all the villagers pronounced traditional blessing for Rio’s prosperity and long life. NDPP Kohima region president, Avio Tetso led in pasting the NDPP symbol on the donated solar street lights. Programme was chaired by Vizoto Kin, president 15-Southern Angami-II A/C while invocation was offered by Rev Avi Yongo, pastor Victory Church of All Nation and a special birthday song was presented by Libemo and friends. (Correspondent) NDPP5 Ghaspani-II

A/C: NDPP 5 GhaspaniII A/C observed a charity day-cum-social work at New Indoor Badminton Stadium, Medziphema town, attended by party leaders and workers to commemorate the event. A press release by NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C media secretary, Thejangukho Yalietsu stated that, advisor of Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, acknowledged everyone who came to participate and reiterated that members should always be guided by the party motto “Facta non verba” (more action and less words). NDPP 5 GhaspaniII A/C president, Dosau Kuotsu chaired the function while NDPP (Central) vice president and district in-charge, Dimapur region, Charlie Sekhose also spoke during the function. NDPP Wokha region: All rank and file of NDPP

Wokha region visited Dr. Motsuo Memorial Hospital, Wokha on the occasion. In a press note, NDPP Wokha region president, Yanpansao Kikon stated that the party held prayer programme at the hospital and extended financial assistance to all the patients. NDPP Wokha region thanked the management of Dr Motsuo Memorial Hospital Wokha and T.L. Merry, general secretary and convener, CEB team in-charge NDPP Wokha region for the contributions. NDPP Wokha region, youth organization led by its president, Amos Odyuo also visited the Foundling Harbour Orphanage Home. NDPP Zunheboto region: All the seven A/Cs under Zunheboto district along with NDPP Zunheboto region commemorated the occasion with party workers, PDA partners and BJP district workers.

A press release by NDPP Zunheboto region stated that, various activities were carried out to mark the event. NDPP 13-Pughoboto A/C president, Lukiqhe Assumi along with office bearers visited PHC, aged and widows of Pughoboto town where Hovishe Wotsa, aged 96 years prayed for the chief minister. NDPP 31 Akuluto A/C general secretary Hutoshe Chophy along with office bearers carried out tree plantation drive and also visited PHC and provided incentive to patients and Nurses Welfare Fund. NDPP 32 Atoizu A/C president Hozheto Assumi and office bearers undertook tree plantation at ADC Atoizu residential compound. NDPP 33 Suruhuto A/C president Khehoyi Aye and office bearers, elders, administration and Town Council conducted social work at

Suruhuto town. They also visited PHC with incentive to the lone patient there and also six churches for special prayers. NDPP 34 Aghunato A/C president Hoito Achumi, office bearers and party workers visited CHC Aghunato and provided incentives to patients and the Nurses Welfare Fund. NDPP 35 Zunheboto A/C president Kikhevi Yetho and party workers conducted mass social work and also visited District Jail. NDPP Kiphire region: NDPP Kiphire region held a prayer service that Almighty God shower good health, wisdom & happiness on the chief minister. A press release by NDPP Kiphre region stated that, region officials along with frontal organisations visited District Hospital Kiphire (DHK) and provided some cash and offered prayers for the sick people and the medical staff.

NSCU holds board of directors meeting in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Cooperative Union (NSCU) conducted board of directors (BoD) meeting on November 5 at conference hall, Nagaland

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State Apex Weaver Federation (WEAFED) Ltd., Dimapur. A press release by general secretary Nagaland State Cooperative Union, Mohokiya

DTF BBBP & MSK Longleng informs DIMAPUR: District Task Force (DTF) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Longleng and Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Longleng has informed all churches under Longleng town that there will be duet singing competition to support women and girl child, under the theme, “Equality for women is progress for all” on November 17 at DCs conference hall. Youth pastors have been requested to cooperate and encourage members to represent at least one participant each from respective church and also to give information during service to enable the interested signers/believer, to participate in the competition.

Ghaponza and president Kedoutsolhi Wetsah, stated that the board unanimously resolved to observe “All India Cooperative Week” in all twelve districts,

with effect from November 14 to 20. It further mentioned that respective Assistant Register of Cooperative Societies (ARCS),

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1946 - 2020 We deeply acknowledge the many expressions of love, concerns, compassion, prayer support, charitable donations from friends, neighbours, villagers, loved ones and well wishers at the sudden demise of our most beloved AVOTSO MERO on 10th October, 2020 at Pfutsero Town. Besides individuals, we would like to make a special mention of the following organisations: 1. Lekromi Baptist Church 2. Pfutsero Town Baptist Church 3. Mesulumi Baptist Church. 4. Chakhesang Baptist Church Council. 5. Chakhesang Mission HSS, Pfutsero 6. Doctors, nurses & staff of Pfutsero Hospital. 6. Mission Colony, Pfutsero. 7. Lekromi Village Council 8.Thsonumi & Thehanumi Clan. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but your kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be cherished and remembered. May our Almighty Father bless you all beyond measures. – Loving Wife, Children, Grand Children & Relatives. K-1808

in coordination with board of directors were to take care of the programme, and requested all to celebrate the cooperative week by adhering to SOPs.

IN REMEMBRANCE

1st Death Anniversary of our Beloved

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Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Sunny and delightful

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2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

of our beloved Lt. IMLIMAR PONGENER

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(Died on 12th Nov’18)

Shillong Nice with plenty of sunshine 23 8 Kohima A shower in the afternoon

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Dimapur Sunny and not as warm

27 15

Nice with plenty of sun

25 12

Tuensang Sunny and cooler Wokha

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Loving in laws, grandchildren and relatives.

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Loving Wife & Daughter

Sadly, missed along life’s way No longer in our life to share But forever remembered in our hearts

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Agartala Hazy sun

Born : 28.02.1934 – Died : 06.11.2020

In loving memory of Lt. Suponglemba Jamir, who left us on 6th November 2020. We have only your memory to remember our whole life through. But the sweetness will linger forever, as we treasure the image of you. Rest in peace dear husband and a loving father. We also wish to express our appreciation to those who offered their kindness, support and comfort in our bereavement.

Lt. Tzudilepdang (KHAR) Mangkolemba 12.11.1919 – 12.11.2019

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Home, Naharbari, Dimapur led by NDPP vice president Tokheli and secretary Margaret Ngullie. NDPP central youth Kohima: NDPP central youth organisation carried out charity work at Kohima Old Age Home (KOAH) on November 11. A press release by NDPP central youth organisation stated that, the officials of NDDP CYO provided essential items to the elderly citizens.

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NDPP Shamator region: NDPP Shamator organised social work in and around Shamator town. According to DIPR report, the NDPP mahila team led by Arenla vice president of 58th A/C and Hekila general secretary also visited patients at CHC Shamator. NDPP Dimapur: NDPP Dimapur organised drawing competition for children of Naharbari village at Chavara Children’s

Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, God took you home, it was His will, But in our hearts, you live still. Life has not been the same Yet, it comforts us to know That one day we’ll meet again. DP-4936

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LATE ZHEHITO AYE (Born on : 15.10.1949 – Died on : 01.11.2020)

We, the family members of the deceased would like to convey our heartfelt acceptance to those churches, organizations, political parties, unions, friends, relatives and all the individuals who stood by us in all respects during the prolonged illness of our beloved father Late Zhehito Aye, till his last breath. Words are not that bulky to express our indebtness, but it is our prayer plea to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly and eternally. Daddy, nothing can comprehend Your absence on earth from now on, but Your blessings and prayers will follow us in all the days of our lives. As we contemplate how to live in this world without you, it will be a dark path; but there is a saying, "Faith is always good in the dark." Our faith towards God will be our legacy inherited from you. Daddy you will always be forever in our hearts. DP-4933

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Daimary resigns as BPF working prez, to join BJP

GUWAHATI, NOV 11 (PTI): Biswajit Daimary, founding member of the Bodoland Peoples’ Front, on Wednesday resigned as the working president of the BPF, and said he will join the BJP. Daimary announced at a press conference that he will be resigning from the primary membership of the BPF, a BJP ally, as the party does not have “any plans to uplift” people. This comes before the elections to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) where the BPF and the BJP will lock horns. The polls are likely to be held in December. “I will campaign for the BJP in the coming BTC polls,” he added. The BPF is a partner of the BJP-led alliance government in Assam. Daimary, a Rajya Sabha member said, he is resigning from the post of working president of the party with immediate effect. “Having been member of the BPF from the date of the party’s inception, it is now time for me to move on. I am resigning as ‘working president’ of BPF as on date of this letter as you well know that this is a path that has been drawing near over

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the last three months,” he said in the resignation letter addressed to party chief Hagrama Mohilary. The MP said that he is unable to serve the people of the state and country any more by being in the BPF and he will also resign from the Rajya Sabha in the coming days. Since he is a parliamentarian, he will go though the rules of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and resign from the primary membership of the BPF “after some time”, Daimary said. Daimary said that he will join the BJP soon after resigning from the primary membership of the BPF. When asked about his relation with Mohilary, the three-time Rajya Sabha MP said, “In recent times, some differences have cropped up between us due to some

actions. The BPF does not have any plan to uplift the people of BTC. “To reflect and realise the aspiration of my people and workers, I believe it is best that I look ahead for a fresh start. The BPF can think without me from now on.” The BJP and BPF are contesting separately in the BTC polls, likely to take place in December due to COVID-19 pandemic, and both the parties are levelling allegations against each other in the BTC region. “After considering whatever is going on between the BPF and the BJP, there is no point of being in an alliance,” Daimary said. The elections to the 40-member BTC was scheduled on April 4, but it was postponed indefinitely due to the outbreak of COVID19. Subsequently, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi assumed administration of the council on expiry of its five- year term on April 27. The BJP is the single largest party with 60 MLAs in the 126-member Assam Assembly. The BPF and AGP have 14 and 12 lawmakers respectively. The ruling coalition also has the support of an Independent MLA.

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ULFA(I) Deputy C-in-C Drishti Rajkhowa surrenders Correspondent Shillong, Nov 11: India’s most wanted militant Drishti Rajkhowa of the United Liberation Front of Asom – Independent (ULFA-I) along with four others surrendered in Meghalaya on Wednesday, a senior security official said. Rajkhowa alias Manoj Rabha, who is also the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of ULFA-I and close-confidant of the Paresh Baruah, the founding member of ULFA, was cornered in a gunbattle with SF-10 commandos of Meghalaya police at Bolbogkre village in South Garo Hills district. The other four arrested ULFA cadres include Rahul Hazarika, Rupjyoti Rava, Mridul Konwar and Easing Ray. It is learnt that all the five ULFA-I militants have been taken over to Assam. Security officials said the gunbattle was a put up show to cover a surrender as Rajkhowa had been negotiating a surrender because he had possibly injuries from a previous encounter. “The negotiations were with the Assam police Special Branch and Rajkhowa’s decision to give up was influenced by his failure to get treatment in Bangladesh ,” a security official said. “Rajkhowa was des-

Manipur CM blames Shramik special trains for spread of COVID Correspondent

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perate for treatment but the Bangladesh’s DGFI and security forces were after him because they had reports that he could set off explosions in the Bibiyana gas pipelines to avenge Hasina govt’s crackdown on ULFA,” sources aid. Rajkhowa had been in a crisis crossing the IndiaBangladesh border under Meghalaya sector, giving a slip to security forces on both sides for the last three months. The surrendered ULFA second-in command was spotted around Jaflong last month when the Pakistan High Commissioner in Dhaka, Imran Siddique was apparently vacationing in a resort in that area. However, there was no confirmation of the two meeting up but Indian intelligence has reports that the Pakistan defence attached in Dhaka, Brigadier Ejaz has been setting up meetings with rebel leaders from Northeast in recent months.

IMPHAL, Nov 11: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh blamed Shramik Special trains for the rapid surge in COVID-19 infections in the state, during a video conferencing with Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday. Singh attended a video conference of the Union health minister with the chief ministers and health ministers of seven states of the country that reviewed the COVID-19 situation in these states. The Union minister reviewed the situations in Manipur, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and Goa. During the conference, Singh thanked the Central government for extending all possible help to the state in combating the pandemic in the past 10 months. With the assistance from the Centre, he said, the state has received 95 ventilators, 400 oxygen concentrated machines and 500 D-type oxygen cylinders recently. Stating that the state government was earlier concerned about the rise in the mortality rate, the

chief minister said that it was slowly coming down now after a technical expert committee was formed to look into the matter. In the beginning, he said, Manipur was doing extremely well in containing the virus. However, the state started witnessing a sudden hike of positive cases after thousands of native Manipuris were brought in Shramik Special trains, he informed. Maintaining that the

testing rate has been improved for early detection of positive cases, the chief minister said that 3,72,000 samples had been tested so far. The current testing rate per day per million population of Manipur was quite higher than the national average, he claimed. In order to reduce the transmission rate, the state government was focusing on imparting awareness at the grassroots level, he informed the Union minister.

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By-polls: Pol parties fete winning candidates DIMAPUR: Political parties and individuals have felicitated the successful winners of the recently held by-polls in Nagaland. JDU Nagaland state also felicitated the win of Nitish Kumar in the just concluded elections in Bihar. V. Kashiho Sangtam: Minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, NSMDC, V. Kashiho Sangtam has congratulated Yangseo Sangtam for being elected as representative of 60 Kiphire-Pungro A/C. While expressing gratitude to all voters for their support to PDA consensus candidate, Lirimong Sangtam, Kashiho stated that as BJP legislature in-charge for Kiphire district, he had recommended the BJP party ticket to Lirimong

Sangtam. In this regard, Kashiho stated that if there be any mis-judgement in the choice of party candidate, then he owned sole moral responsibility for the same. Asserting the none of the legislators, party official, be it central or state should be blamed for issuing the party ticket, Kashiho further thanked all the legislators of PDA and party karayakatas for their best efforts to the party candidate. BJP state unit: Bharatiya Janata Party, Nagaland state unit congratulated the PDA consensus candidate, Medo Yhokha from the NDPP for winning the 14 Southern Angami-I A/C seat and Yangseo Sangtam, independent candidate for

winning the 60 PungroKiphire A/C seat in the by-elections. A press release by BJP Nagaland state unit media cell wished the best to the victorious candidates and hope that they would live up to the expectations and the trust that electorates have reposed in them. BJP state unit also thanked deputy CM and BLP leader, Y. Patton, minister incharge of Kiphire district, Kashiho Sangtam and all BJP ministers and advisors and BJP candidate for giving their best. It also thanked the chief minister Neiphiu Rio and the NDPP legislators, party officials and workers for their support. JDU Nagaland: Janata Dal United (JDU) Nagaland congratulated

Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar & national president, JDU for successfully leading NDA to victory in just concluded 3 phases election of Bihar Legislative Assembly and forming the government for the fourth consecutive term. JDU Nagaland through its publicity wing also congratulated prime minister Narendra Modi, JP Nadda president BJP, Amit Shah, home minister, rank and file of BJP, HAM (S) & VIP for reposing their confidence on Nitish. JDU Nagaland also congratulated the people of Bihar for their decisive mandate given to NDA under able and dynamic CM Nitish and wished the CM good health, long life and success.

news in Brief DCs Dimapur, Longleng ban fire crackers: DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has directed complete ban on sale and use of fire crackers in Dimapur district from November 10 to January 31, 2021 in public interest. Goanburas/chairman of the respective village/colonies has been directed to ensure compliance to the order under supervision of the concerned area administrative officer. Deputy commissioner Longleng has also directed that there shall be a complete ban on sale and use of fire crackers in Longleng district from November 10 to January 31, 2020. DCs further cautioned that any person found violating the order shall be punished under relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and other relevant laws. DC Kohima notifies on sealed areas: Deputy commissioner Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has notified that in view of the detection of a COVID-19 positive patient, the District Task Force (DTF) Kohima has decided to seal the School Education department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat and SCERT department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat. The offices have temporarily closed/shut for a period of 48 hours, wherein fumigation of the premises is being initiated, following all health safety measures and SOPs.The sealed areas are mapped and cordoned off and the public and all concerned are advised to follow all safety precautions

and maintain social/physical distances to ensure public hygiene and personal safety within the proximity of the sealed areas. ADC & ERO Dimapur informs: ADC & electoral registration officer Dimapur V. Lovitoly Sema has informed all the booth level officers (BLOs) of Dimapur district to collect the revision materials from election branch, office of the deputy commissioner & district election office, Dimapur during office hours on November 12 and 13. NNC meeting postponed: Naga National Council (NNC) has informed all regional presidents, all central executive council (CEC) and federal leaders of NNC, that the CEC meeting scheduled to be held on November 16, at TPC, has been indefinitely postponed due to unfavourable situation and inconveniences of the concerned authorities. Gorkha NGOs of Kohima appeals: Gorkha NGOs of Kohima held a joint meeting on November 10, in connection with Bhailo/Deusi (Carol) has resolved to appeal the members of Gorkha community of Kohima district not to organise Bhailo/Deusi (Carol) during Diwali (Tihar) in view of COVID 19 pandemic. Gorkha NGOs have requested everyone to stay safe and wished everyone a Happy Diwali (Tihar).

SAMETI training on spices and plantation crops

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Medziphema organised a twoday online training programme for agri and allied and ATMA field functionaries on “package of practices for spices and plantation crops” on November 9 and 10. A press release by SAMETI Medziphema stated that, resource persons for the trainAdvisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, ing were horticulture specialist inaugurating the Neo Motors, on November 11 at Dimapur. Neo Motors is a Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema A.K Singh newly launched authorized TATA Motors commercial vehicle dealer. (NP)

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and officer incharge, Regional Coffee Research Station, Diphu, Assam, Bijaya Barman. Topics on scientific technology of production & propagation of coconut; scientific technology of production & propagation of black pepper and package of practices on coffee in NEHR-I were covered. Participants from all districts of the state attended the programme. Feedback was received from all the participant and e-certificates was forwarded to the participants.

Sports showroom Kin Enterprise ‘Decathlon’ was inaugurated Wednesday, at United Colony Ward No. 20, Nagarjan opposite, New Horizon School. The showroom was inaugurated by deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundarajan and dedicated by National Peace Prayer Centre convenor, Kiholi. The proprietor of the showroom is L Senti Yanger. The showroom comprises of products such as sportswear, shoes and accessories. (NP)

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 338 Dimapur, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Exit polls miss target

pringing a shock on exit polls, a majority of who had predicted a clear win for the Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance(GA) with Tejashwi Yadav as the next chief minister of Bihar, the alliance eventually lost out in a close contest that went down to the wire, and which was decided by wafer-thin margins in some constituencies. The numerical see-saw presented by the Bihar election results through the day was not just hard on political parties and their supporters but also on psephologists who were wondering how they could have, yet again, gotten things as wrong as they did. The National Democratic Alliance(NDA), comprising the JD (U), the BJP, Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Bollywood set designer Mukesh Sahani’s Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), won a wafer-thin majority of 125 - three more than the halfway mark of 122 in the 243-member Bihar assembly – leaving the GA at 110 seats as the latter alleged electoral malpractices. The BJP, which has been largely playing a second fiddle to the JD (U), has shown a marked improvement and has won 74 seats, as compared to 53 in 2015. Smarting under Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan’s (37) anti-Kumar poll pitch, the JD(U) slipped to 43 from 71 in 2015. For the Mahagathbandhan, the Congress won only 19 of the 70 seats it contested. While BJP performed a stellar role in NDA’s victory winning 72 of the 110 seats contested; RJD also gave a spectacular performance by bagging 75 of 144 seats it contested to emerge as the single largest party in the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly. However, Congress failed to contribute to the alliance when it could win only 19 of the 70 seats it contested. The obvious question is what went wrong with the exit polls, given the fact that pollsters have been right with almost all predictions? According to media analysis, the first factor was the timing of concluding the survey before the National Democratic Alliance began really picking up momentum after the first phase. The second was underrepresentation of women in exit polls, who, in the end, voted overwhelmingly for the NDA. The third factor was identified as the presence of a huge silent majority, unrepresented in exit polls, who actually voted in large numbers for the NDA. The other factors which led to error was that while BJP and RJD performed well, alliance partners JD(U) and Congress did not. For NDA the JDU fared poorly winning only 43 of the 115 seats it contested. As predicted, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen(AIMIM) indeed cost the GA seats. The AIMIM won five seats at the expense of the RJD (2), Congress (2) and JD(U) (1). Anecdotal reports suggest AIMIM may have cost the Mahagathbandhan parties more seats where it came third or fourth, by cutting into their votes. Similarly, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party, which fought alone on 135 seats, won just one, taking a seat from the JD(U). The LJP reportedly cost JD(U) even more. Pollsters have to revisit their methodology in order to ensure more realistic projections. Post mortem of where things went wrong with the exit polls also reveal that the surveys measured vote share and then used an algorithm to convert this into seats, with the conversion usually being the cause of erroneous projections. Allegations of rigging and EVM tampering fly thick and fast and when the margin was so thin, these matter.

DailyDevotion The Supreme Climb

He said, “Take now your son…” —Genesis 22:2 God’s command is, “Take now,” not later. It is incredible how we debate! We know something is right, but we try to find excuses for not doing it immediately. If we are to climb to the height God reveals, it can never be done later— it must be done now. And the sacrifice must be worked through our will before we actually perform it. “So Abraham rose early in the morning…and went to the place of which God had told him” (Genesis 22:3). Oh, the wonderful simplicity of Abraham! When God spoke, he did not “confer with flesh and blood” (Galatians 1:16). Beware when you want to “confer with flesh and blood” or even your own thoughts, insights, or understandings— anything that is not based on your personal relationship with God. These are all things that compete with and hinder obedience to God. Abraham did not choose what the sacrifice would be. Always guard against self-chosen service for God. Self-sacrifice may be a disease that impairs your service. If God has made your cup sweet, drink it with grace; or even if He has made it bitter, drink it in communion with Him. If the providential will of God means a hard and difficult time for you, go through it. But never decide the place of your own martyrdom, as if to say, “I will only go to there, but no farther.” God chose the test for Abraham, and Abraham neither delayed nor protested, but steadily obeyed. If you are not living in touch with God, it is easy to blame Him or pass judgment on Him. You must go through the trial before you have any right to pronounce a verdict, because by going through the trial you learn to know God better. God is working in us to reach His highest goals until His purpose and our purpose become one.

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In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

~ H. L. Mencken

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Post-mortem The realities/disputes vis-a NSCN (I-M) statement on vis Naga political solution ‘Indo-Naga’ political talks

n the 23rd year of political negotiations as for the NSCN (I-M) with the GoI and in the 3rd year as for the WC, NNPGs with the GoI, it is now expected to know the outcome of the negotiations as to whether there can be solution or the negotiations faced roadblock and have become a fiasco. The uncertainty of this nature should not have been lingering, rather the solution should have been here already under the 31st October, 2019 Dateline. Is there such strategy being adopted by any negotiator that it is not by the merit of the issue but by the duration of negotiation on the said issue will convince one another? I do believe that what issue cannot be resolved between the GoI and the Naga negotiators within the last 20 years can ever be resolved within the next 20 years. Certainly, the ongoing political negotiations cannot remain indefinite, and thus we have just two options. The first option is a solution on time out of the negotiations. By the solution, though it is not sovereignty, somehow the political image of the Nagas is respectably retained. The second option is calling off the negotiations on the ground that the exercises have become futile without meeting point. In the event of the second option, I believe that the means to the end of political negotiations may have to be discontinued. The prevailing ceasefire between the GoI and the Naga negotiators is a means to promote political negotiations will be considered irrelevant and thus removed as and when the patience runs out. In absence of ceasefire between the GoI and the Nagas, no more of such political negotiation can continue with any group. Not to speak of facing such reality but I do not want to even imagine this: The consequences of the fiasco for the Nagas are how to retain 10 Naga National Governments headed by 10 Presidents and 10 Prime Ministers is too burdensome, how to minus 9 Govts. from 10 is too cumbersome and to abandon the movement will place the Nagas in between the devil and the deep sea. I can never undermine the attributes of ceasefire between the GoI and the Nagas followed by political negotiations to the political status of the Nagas thus far. Whereas, under such given circumstance, the most painful outcome will be the Naga political status during pre-fiasco which may have to be reduced to naught post-fiasco. With this apprehension in mind, I continue to harp on that something better is better than nothing. Now, who can be duped that the Naga political solution when evolved will not be within the ambit of Indian Constitution after the Naga negotiators having signed the Framework Agreement in 2015 by NSCN (I-M) and the Agreed Position by WC, NNPGs in 2017 with the GoI respectively? Who does not know that the NSCN (I-M)’s agenda of flag and constitution are synonymous with political sovereignty? It is natural for the Nagas to assert for its aspiration

for Naga sovereignty and Naga integration. It is a simple matter that constitution and flag are naturally indispensable parts of sovereignty. It is also natural that the Govt. of India made its position clear to the Nagas that the issue of Naga sovereignty is not negotiable and that the Naga integration can be pursued through democratic process post solution. Of late, under the pressure of NSCN (I-M)’s demand for constitution and flag, the GoI has reacted that there can be ‘one nation, one flag and one Constitution’ as published by local papers dated 6.11.2020. It is therefore natural that today we cannot blame one for failure to achieve all our aspirations. Whatever may be the shortfall we are all collectively responsible. Nevertheless, be it the Naga Nationalist groups or the Naga politicians or the civil organizations, we must not misguide, deceive or cheat one another with selfish intent. Lack of transparency in any business transection of any group will only widen the existing cracks. My understanding of the few political issues and its factual status which are in the limelight presently are: 1. The NSCN (I-M)’s demand for constitution: This has to be read with the FA of 2015. No matter how one may like to confuse the gullible common man, the basic agreement between NSCN (I-M) and GoI was reached with the title ‘Framework Agreement’ on 3rd August, 2015 signed by no other than Lt. Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman and Th. Muivah, Gen. Secy. of NSC of Nagaland and RN Ravi, Representative of GoI as the text was published in local papers by MIP, NSCN (I-M) dated 17.8.2020. The focal point between the two entities is ‘sharing the sovereign power’ as enshrined in the FA. The sovereign power of India lies in its Constitution, and the NSCN (I-M) has agreed to have its share from that sovereign power of India. And it is legal to assert that there cannot be two Constitutions under a sovereign nation juxtaposing to each other, except that a special provision like Art 371 (A) which can be incorporated. In other words, two sovereign Constitutions do not make one sovereign nation. Thus, the Nagas to have sharing of sovereignty of India can at 1best have special legal provision incorporated in the Constitution of India. The most credulous question is, if at all the GoI agrees to let NSCN (I-M) have its constitution, what constitution NSCN (I-M) is talking about? Is NSCN (I-M), in such a situation, contemplating to draft a new democratic constitution which is compatible under Indian democracy? If so, that is fine. Or, is NSCN (I-M) talking about the existing Socialist Yehzabo? In Part V Art 1,3 &4, the earmarked land and forests, the mineral resources and the big rivers and natural lakes will be nationalized and by Art 2, the private ownership of land will be limited in Nagaland. If this constitution is the one NSCN (I-M) is demanding to be legalized for Nagaland, it is never acceptable

as it stands against the Naga democratic principles. These provisions in Yehzabo are alien to Naga way of life. It is detrimental to our Naga tradition and culture and therefore not acceptable. If the said Yehzabo is to be the constitution of the Nagas, it will be obviously the perennial source of all discords, division and even violence in the long run. 2. The Flag: The political flag is the symbol of sovereignty of a nation. The GoI has already reacted that the nation will have only one flag. However, if at all the NSCN (I-M) is capable of convincing the GoI to permit the Nagas to have its political flag, it is well and good since the flag bears no controversy. If the desired status of the flag is not agreeable, it is not necessary to have the flag as an issue. As for using it for cultural purposes, I do believe we are at liberty to use it without seeking permission from anyone. 3. Piecemeal Solution: Many Nagas tend to have misapprehension that there is possibility of Nagas getting piecemeal political solution once again. This fear is usually prompted by the stubbornness and reluctance of NSCN (I-M) to have solution without constitution and flag. Yet, in my belief there will be no such piecemeal solution out of the present negotiations. I believe the NSCN (I-M) had submitted its agenda after all it has been engaged in talk with GoI for more than 20 years. We all know that the Working Committee of 7 NNPGs has urged the GoI even to set the signing date for solution. That being the situation, one needs no doubt about the agenda from both the Naga negotiating groups being compiled and comprehensively prepared by the negotiators for solution. Indeed, it is the desire of the Nagas that both the Naga negotiating groups sign the agreement without excuse. Nevertheless, in the event of a party refusing to sign the agreement, the other party which is ready may sign it and by which the political solution will emerge. I strongly believe, whichever party enters into agreement with the GoI will stand for all the Nagas and that agreement will be the inclusivesolution. I also believe that whether the agreement is signed by a single group alone, it will neither fail to embrace the earmarked Naga inhabited areas nor will it reduce the predetermined status of all communities nor can the agreement signed by both the Naga negotiators fetch better dividend. Therefore, I am hoping that once the negotiations are brought to conclusion, there will be wholesome solution for all the Nagas irrespective one party or two parties signing it. If procrastinating the process of solution is found to be the better strategy to have the enhanced political status of the Nagas, we may have to remain patient, if not, the negotiating parties may not prolong and go on postponing the solution unnecessarily like chewing cud. Z. Lohe

rom day one when the Indo-Naga political talks took off after the 1997 Indo-Naga ceasefire, our hon’ble Ato Kilonser Mr. Th. Muivah who is the Chief Negotiator leave no stone unturned to assert the Naga political identity as a nation. In the following years as the talk progress he proved his point on enumerable occasions to clinch his argument to project the Naga peoples’ stand from the historical and political perspective. He made things very clear before the Indian Representatives that small and weak they may be, the Nagas are also a unique nation among nations. It took five years for the Government of India to officially give recognition to the unique history of the Naga people on July 11, 2002. If we go through the world history of various nations we know that all nation-states are built on the foundation of their respective unique histories. But there are some nations who have sold out their history to the given dominant power by consent. In the case of Nagas, they have been free from time immemorial. Of course, there were internecine fighting between the sovereign Naga village states and their neighbouring peoples and nations. In the meantime, the British imperialist forces intruded into Naga country and occupied some parts of Naga territory. The rest of the Naga territories remain as free as ever. On the eve of the lapse of British power, the Nagas declared their independence on 14th August, 1947, one day ahead of India’s declaration of independence. Four years later the Indian Constituent Assembly invited the Nagas to join the Union of India, but it was rejected. Thereafter, the Indian Congress government headed by the then Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru sent hundreds of thousands of Indian Armed Forces personnel to the Naga country to subdue the Nagas by military might where over three hundreds thousands Nagas were killed- or some butchered, some burnt alive, some raped to death and some were tortured to death. They destroyed villages including schools, colleges, churches, granaries and financial resources. It was the most appalling human rights violation not seen elsewhere in the world. Applying carrot and stick policy, the Government of India created the socalled Nagaland state within the parameters of Indian Constitution, embracing a few Nagas and a small part of Naga territory with a view to divide the Nagas and subdue the Nagas. Naga people, however, exercised their political consciousness to stand the ground and the creation of Nagaland state was condemned and rejected by the Naga National Assembly. The situation, however, developed from bad to worse. As compelled by the situation, ceasefire agreement was signed on 6th September, 1964 before the ink of the so-called 16Point Agreement was dried. However, this hard earned ceasefire broke after the talk ended abruptly after six rounds of talks on account of the rigid stand taken by Indian government to adhere to their colonial design. The armed confrontations started all over again as Naga people refused to be cowed down despite being driven to dangerous brinkmanship. A decade later, the so-called infamous Shillong Accord under the Indian constitution was imposed. But that could not stop the fighting. Fighting broke out within no time. This was not surprising because the accord was not issue-based. A few months later the Shillong Accord was condemned by the Naga National

Assembly. After 22 years of bloody confrontations, a Ceasefire agreement between the Government of India (GoI) and NSCN (National Socialist Council of Nagaland) was signed and declared on the 1st August, 1997 to begin political talk at the Prime Minister level. In the negotiations that went through six prime ministers of India, the stand of the Government of India was solution within the parameter of Indian constitution and Union of India, whereas the stand of the Nagas was nothing short of total independence and total sovereignty. Nevertheless, it was mutually agreed to work out a meeting point. Finally, the turning point came when the historic Framework Agreement was officially signed on 3rd August, 2015 under the watchful eyes of the whole world. The Framework Agreement was brought about because NSCN negotiators handled the Naga political issue with calm dignity and unflinching courage. This agreement reaffirmed the recognised unique history of the Nagas and identity of the Nagas. It recognizes the sovereignty of the Nagas and the thus the political identity of the Naga people was established with clinical conviction. It is in the fitness of keeping pace with the contemporary reality that the agreement recognised the political exigency of the Nagas and Indians for peaceful coexistence of the two entities which means two people/nations. Based on this Framework Agreement we have mutually agreed that Nagas will exercise their sovereignty in their own internal affairs. However, there are areas where the two entities will share sovereign powers. Agreement also says that Nagas are the owners of their land and all natural and mineral resources above and beneath the land belong to the Nagas. Significantly, the Government of India has also recognised the legitimate right of the Nagas to integration of all Naga territories. Road map has been worked out for its materialization through political process. And that kind of political set up with legislative, executive, and financial (separate budget) and judicial powers will be created which will be transitional. Pan Naga Hoho, a cultural and social body with a separate budget allocated by the Government of India will also be created. With regards to the contentious issue of Naga flag and Yehzabo (constitution), it was unbecomingly unfortunate that some leaders from the Indian side are making issue out of it. Indeed, flag and constitution are the inherent characteristics of our recognized sovereignty and identity. Notwithstanding the stand of the Government of India on Naga flag and constitution that is wildly vacillating, it is needless to say that NSCN will stick to Framework Agreement and mutually agreed competencies including Naga national flag and constitution. All along, the Nagas have been looking for lasting solution and lasting relationship by mutual agreement. Nagas do not believe in forced marriage and force union. Therefore, we strongly believe and we can assuredly say that Naga solution incorporating Naga flag and constitution will undoubtedly solve not only the Naga political problem, but it will also solve the chronic Indo-Naga political problem and they will tighten their lasting relationship. Therefore, given this unequivocal geo-strategic position occupied by the Nagas, both the parties should focus on long term solution that will give no room for future war but bring a genuine and lasting peace in the land. Let this be known to all. MIP, NSCN/GPRN

Making Divali beautiful for ourselves and our craftspeople

ndia is a country a nation of festivals, and it is a nation of crafts and cultural diversity. When you put all three together it becomes a constant celebration that sustains our individual cultural practices, the joy of creativity and the sustenance of livelihoods that are, in turn, crucial to the sustenance of India’s cultural heritage and civilizational value systems. It is times like Divali that inherently link the fertility of the soil and the toil of our farmers with our sacred epics like Lord Rama’s triumphant return to Ayodhya. In most agrarian countries still rooted in pre-industrial age cultural systems, the celebration of a harvest is a time of bounty. There are food grains in granaries, and fodder grows in plenty. This is also the time for money in the pockets of the people. All communities share in this prosperity as farmers and fishermen depend on potters, carpenters, fishing net makers, basket weavers, and textile weavers for a new set of clothes. From Dussehra pujas to Eid, which also co-

incides with Hindu festivals during this period, to Divali and the wedding season, all flow smoothly into the other, making it a time for shopping. This the time that crafts and handmade textiles are in most demand, and the season that India’s craftspeople look forward to the most. All festivals are related to religious establishments and it is therefore at a time like Divali and the entire season that surrounds it when temples all over the country come alive and energise craftspeople. Small clay diyas to 4-5 ft high terracotta ones are created by our potters. These potters are found in every small town and in the bye-lanes of big cities. It is considered auspicious to buy fresh clay diyas every year, and these kind of beliefs are probably in order to keep potters employed. The ideas of ‘long lasting’ for metal lamps and ‘disposable’ for clay lamps have separate purposes and cultural meanings. Hand painted statues of all deities are readied for Divali pujas everywhere, especially of deities Lakshmi and

Ganesh, who are auspiciously placed in the home where the family gathers to pray for a prosperous year for all. Today innovative artisans and development organisations have begun making diyas out of cowdung to provide livelihoods for those in rural areas who have cows and carry on small non-farm activities. All the materials they use are locally obtained and emphasise the bio-degradable of their products. You can buy the most beautiful brass and bell metal lamps made in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. They gleam in all the shops at Divali time. Even if we have ample lamps at home a new one is always welcome. New vessels are also bought during this season. A wide range of beautifully designed lamps are made in all heights, with spaces for one wick or five, or eight or even in many layers . An elegantly formed peacock, parrot or even elephants form part of the lamp’s design and make it the perfect gift for any home. A shining brass lamp is always the perfect gift for

family and friends. Many wild grasses grow tall after the monsoons. This is when women harvest them for baskets, both for family gifting at weddings or to sell widely to wholesalers and retailers for packing sweets, fruit and other Divali gifts. The baskets called golden grass from Odisha, Sikki in Bihar and Sarpat in UP, apart from wicker from Kashmir and bamboo and cane baskets from Tripura are plentiful everywhere, displaying the basket weaving talents of women artisanseverywhere. The biggest sales and ceremonial purchases at this season whether from an online or from the irresistible trip to a market is to buy a new sari for the women of the household to wear at Divali.The beautiful Banarsis, Chanderis, Kancheevarams, Ikats from Odisha and AndhraPraesh and Telangana,andBandhnis from Rajasthan and Gujarat, are just a small range of what is on offer. For the menfolkthere are beautifulshades of raw silk kurtas from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, plain silks

from Karnataka and the north east states of India that make every Divalia special day of celebration and dress style More than celebrating the beauty of our handicrafts and handlooms this year, and enjoying the bounty that a good harvest gives us all for Divali,it is also a time to celebrate and honour their makers, who use their nimble, skilled fingers and creative imagination to make our lives and environment beautiful. It

is the duty of every citizen to sustain our heritage of hand skills, our cultural heritage, and most importantly, the livelihoods of our craftspeople, traditional artists and weavers who have lived through these Corona virus days with resilience and strength just to fill our markets and our lives with happiness. They need our support in return. Jaya Jaitly, Founder/President, Dastkari Haat Samiti

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With strict enforcement of the odd-even system of traffic in Dimapur and Kohima, one hears of very little accidents taking place. However, the traffic on the much improved and spacious national highway indicates that our people need to be educated on traffic rules badly. The attitude is that, since it is a free way, the driver has every right to speed as if the road belongs to him/her alone. There is great danger on free highways (especially the really good roads) as speed is unlimited, making the driver more vulnerable to accidents. There are no traffic personnel on the highways and therefore public must adhere to traffic rules using their own common sense. It is better to reach home safely to loved ones. Tovika Assumi, Kohima

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1. Tejashwi Yadav ( RJD), 2. BP Yadav (JDU), 3. Jitan Ram Manjhi ( HAM), 4. Mahboob Alam (CPI-ML), 5. NK Yadav (BJP), 1. AB Siddiqui (RJD), 2. Anjum Ara (JDU), 3. Chandrika Rai (JDU), 4. Divya Prakash (RJD), 5. KN Prasad Verma (JDU), 6. 6. Prem Kumar (BJP), 7. RN Mandal (BJP), 8. Shreyasi Singh (BJP), 9. Anant Singh (RJD), 10.Vijay Sinha (BJP), Luv Sinha (Cong), 7. MA Usmani (Cong), 8. Mukesh Sahani (VIP), 9. Pappu Yadav (JAP), 10. Rajendra Singh (LJP)

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party of the future in Bihar, while Kumar-led JD(U) is in rapid decline. Given up as a political non-starter at the beginning of this electoral campaign, Tejashwi Yadav, on the other hand, was the star of this poll — drawing crowds that suggested that he would breach the narrow confines of his party social composition. Coupled with RJD’s decision to nominate people from castes besides Yadavs and other OBCs plus Muslims, Yadav appeared to have forged a wider social coalition. Yet, he eventually failed, with Mahagathbandhan ally Congress pulling yet another alliance down in the number stakes. BJP — and Modi, in particular, aware that the memory of ‘Jungle Raj’, euphemism for a governance deficient in law and order, and choked with corruption — stoked the memories of lawlessness that Bihar was branded with during the rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. Boisterous crowds at RJD rallies fuelled fears of

the ‘old normal’. Consequently, despite the sense that BJP — and Modi — could not completely be spared the antiincumbent sentiment, the people’s ire was directed chiefly at Nitish Kumar. Tejashwi Yadav is a net gainer because he led RJD’s charge for the first time, and cannot be framed against his father’s benchmark. He displayed potential for the future during this campaign, but will have to remain on the path of economic justice — distinct from social justice that his father espoused — to grow further and expand his social base. Besides still harbouring people’s faith in his abilities and the absence of a national alternative, Modi has consistently gained by a factor that is not yet completely recognised. The question that many deliberated in recent months was if, and when, political backlash would surface against Modi due to the continuing livelihood concerns of people due to the ongoing Covid

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New Delhi: The Congress is the biggest loser in Bihar and most assembly bypolls across states. In Bihar, the party was set to be defeated in 51 out of the 70 seats it contested, turning into a drag on fighting allies RJD and Left. Given RJD’s fighting show, backed by an impressive Left performance, a minimum of 30 plus seat from Congress would have given the opposition alliance an easy win against NDA in what turned out to be a close fight. Questions will be raised in the Congress on candidates’ selection and campaign. If Rahul Gandhi’s addressed lesser num-

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ber of rallies than a much busier Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party’s ‘other star’, Priyanka Gandhi didn’t even venture out in a campaign managed by Team Rahul functionaries after sideling Bihar Congress leaders. “We were hoping for a much better show for the alliance. While we were hoping JDU will drop many more seats, the Congress did make things easy for NDA, though we are still fighting to make it”, said CPIML general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya. In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP routed Congress in 19 of the 27 bypolls, necessitated by defection of Congress MLAs. The elections saw Kamal Nath slugging it out with the backing of Digvijaya Singh and other state leaders while the Gandhis kept away from the line of fire. In Uttar Pradesh, all

Congress candidates lost bypolls, which saw BJP winning six and SP one seat. The Congress’ projected consolation was in coming second in seats where the Priyanka Gandhi-led state team made much noise during the Hathras incident and over migrant plight during lockdown. BSP’s meltdown appears to have helped SP more than the Congress. In Gujarat, the Congress lost all eight seats where elections were held after its MLAs quit. The outcome also showcased the divide in the party unit over elevation of Hardik Patel as PCC working president, where the internal issues are volatile over appointment of inexperienced leaders to top organisational posts. The defeat of Congress in two Karnataka bypolls too confirmed the slide. The party managed to win a seat each in Chhattisgarh and Haryana.

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Thursday co-chair a virtual summit between India and 10-nation ASEAN that is expected to focus on measures to recover from the economic turmoil triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and ways to further broadbase the strategic ties. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the summit will review the status of ASEAN-India strategic partnership and take stock of progress made in key areas such as connectivity, maritime cooperation, trade and commerce, education and capacity building. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region, and India and several other countries including the US, China, Japan and Australia are its dialogue partners. The summit is taking place amid China’s aggressive behaviour in the disputed South China Sea as well as in eastern Ladakh. A number of ASEAN countries have territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea. Along with Modi, the 17th India-ASEAN summit will also be co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. “The leaders will discuss ways to further strengthen ASEANIndia engagement and in this context will note the adoption of ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-2025). COVID-19, post-pandemic economic recovery and important regional and international developments will also be discussed at the summit,” the MEA said in a statement. The 10 member countries of ASEAN are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.

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PATNA, NOV 11 (AGENCIES): Regardless of who becomes chief minister, PM Narendra Modi is one of the clear victors of the Bihar assembly elections. He has almost single-handedly ensured that his party emerged as the larger party of the winning combination. This development forces us to face the paradox of people continuing to repose trust and faith in him even though they may be dissatisfied with their own economic condition and hold a grudge that ‘government response’ to the coronavirus pandemic could have displayed urgency and sensitivity . Lal Krishna Advani had famously asserted after the 1991 Lok Sabha elections, which BJP chiefly contested on its own, that the ‘victor came second’, as his party became the largest opposition party. The almost 30-year-old formulation can be rephrased now: there are two victors today — Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav, and Modi. At the helm of the Mahagathbandhan

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to “personal liberty”. It observed that Indian democracy is “extraordinarily resilient” and the Maharashtra government must ignore all this (Arnab's taunt on TV). “Whatever be his ideology. Least, I don't even watch his channel. But, if in this case Constitutional Courts do not interfere today, we are travelling the path of destruction undeniably,” Justice Chandrachud said, adding, “the point is can you deny personal liberty of a person on these allegations”. “If the government targets individuals on this basis...You may not like television channels but this should not happen,” the apex court said. It observed that assuming the FIR is “gospel truth” but that is a matter of investigation. “Is not paying up money abetment to suicide? It will be a travesty of justice if bail is not granted while

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decided to repose their trust on Independent candidate and therefore BJP’s candidate could not win even though all of them had worked very hard. Nevertheless, he said the greatness of PDA government was that it was inclusive and the coalition remained committed to Common Minimum Programme to provide equitable development to all corners of the State, whether they voted for PDA

fused to accept the proposal of NPF legislators to form a new forum on Naga political issue, Rio said JLF was dear to the members and was there for more than decades. He also said several rounds of meetings and resolutions were passed both inside and outside of the assembly and still JLF exists with BJP, NDPP and independent. Rio asked how the NPF party proposed to do away with JLF and come up with a new nomenclature and also whether the Speaker (as convenor of JLF) had done something wrong (warranting NPF to propose the CM to head the new forum)? He also asked what has necessitated the need for another nomenclature, another platform and then start from zero again?. Rio also asserted that JLF cannot be discarded neither the hard work done by it over the years. He said the opposition party just cannot propose anything and ask the government to do what it wanted. Rio said the JLF still strongly feels that all MLAs should come together on the Naga issue.

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(From p-1) Rio asked if there was any threat on any Working Committee members, how about the general public and their neighbours who would also become vulnerable?. He therefore, said it was a complicated matter and the State government on its own, cannot decide. In view of this, he said the cabinet decided to refer the matter to the MHA for advice. Asked about opposition leader TR Zeliang refuting his statement on flag and constitution that the issue was not discussed in the meetings, Rio said after Amit Shah asked Zeliang to return, “only then we discussed other issues that were not in his presence and so he doesn’t know and he won’t know”. Rio claimed that it was Union home minister Amit Shah who told them(Rio and Zeliang) to hold a joint press conference and have Zeliang endorse the October 15 consultative meeting resolution, which he had agreed. Rio said without Shah’s instruction, neither he nor Sarma would give any directive. On whether he re-

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of architect-interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother in 2018 over alleged nonpayment of dues by companies of the accused. During the day-long arguments, the top court said if state governments target individuals, they must realise then that there is apex court to protect the liberty of citizens. Observing that it would be a travesty of justice if personal liberty of a person is curtailed like this, the bench also expressed concern over state governments targeting some individuals on the basis of ideology and difference of opinion. “We are seeing case after case where high courts are not granting bail and failing to protect personal liberty of people,” the bench said. The bench asked Maharashtra whether there was any need for custodial interrogation of Goswami, and said the issue pertains

ous precedent. Senior lawyer Amit Desai, also appearing for the state, said this is not a case where the court should exercise its extraordinary jurisdiction to grant bail at interim stage. He said the state's ability to investigate a criminal case has to be respected. The hearing in the case is going on and would continue in the post-lunch session. The high court, while rejecting the interim bail pleas of Goswami and the two other accused, had said, "no case has been made out for us (court) to exercise our extraordinary jurisdiction". Apart from seeking the interim bail, the journalist and other accused had also sought a direction from the high court for staying the investigation into the case and quash the FIR against them. The high court will hear their pleas seeking to quash the FIR on December 10. Goswami was arrested on November 4 from his Lower Parel residence in Mumbai and taken to Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district. He and the two other accused were later produced before a magistrate who refused to send them in police custody and remanded them in judicial custody till November 18. Goswami was initially kept at a local school which is designated as a COVID19 quarantine centre for the Alibaug prison.

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Arnab Goswami after being released from Taloja Central Jail on interim bail in the 2018 abetment to suicide case, in Navi Mumbai, Wednesday. (PTI)

FIR is pending,” the bench told senior advocate Kapil Sibal who was appearing for the state. “'A' does not pay money to 'B', and is this the case of abetment of suicide? If the high court don't act in matters like this, there will be complete destruction of personal liberty. We are deeply concerned for this. If we don't act in matters like this then it will be very disturbing,” the court said. Justice Chandrachud observed that courts are being attacked for judgements delivered by them and, “I often ask my law clerk and they say that Sir, please don't look at tweets”. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for Goswami, referred to various cases lodged against him and the channel and alleged that Maharashtra government is targeting him. “This is not an ordinary case and the Bombay High Court being a constitutional court should have taken note of the incidents. Is this a case where Arnab Goswami is put in Taloja jail with hardened criminals,” Salve said. “I would urge the case to be transferred to the CBI and punish him if he is guilty. What will happen if a person is granted ad-interim bail,” he said. Sibal referred to the facts of the case and said that details of investigation conducted in the matter are not before the apex court and if it intervenes at this stage, it would set a danger-

(From p-1) COCOMI also expressed solidarity with WC, NNPGs and also expressed the hope that negotiations between Nagas and the government of India, “would conclude without delay”. COCOMI also said all neighbouring states “were anxiously expecting a positive Indo-Naga political agreement” and further wished WC, NNPG leadership and the Nagas “ a great path ahead.” According to media cell of WC,NNPGs, the meeting came against the backdrop of both Nagas and Meiteis sharing centuries of shared and harmonious relationship, respect for each other’s ancestral domain, customs, traditions and practices. However, it said during the past few decades, tranquillity and mutual respect among both communities “faced rough weather owing to impractical ideology and discomforting political stance of a few.” WC said both sides agreed that Naga-Meitei brotherhood”cannot be dictated by haphazard and preposterous sentiments.” Reaffirming that Nagas and Meiteis have a larger role to play in the ethno-social political reorganisation of the indigenous people of north east, WC said the meeting “hinged on the need to mutually co-exist as brothers and as peaceful neighbours like in the centuries past.” WC said that both Naga and Meitei generations “must avoid living in perpetual fear and mistrust of each other.”

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NEW DELHI, NOV 11 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday granted interim bail to journalist Arnab Goswami in the 2018 abetment to suicide case, saying it will be a "travesty of justice" if personal liberty is curtailed". The apex court also expressed concern over state governments targeting individuals on the basis of ideology. The court granted interim bail to two others in the case -- Nitish Sarda and Parveen Rajesh Singh -- on personal bond of Rs 50,000 each and directed that they shall not tamper with the evidence and shall cooperate in the probe. A vacation bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee, which ordered that the accused shall not try to meet any witness in the case, said their release should not be delayed and the prison authorities should facilitate this. The bench said personal bonds are to be furnished to Superintendent of Taloja jail instead of the magisterial court. Goswami, Editor-inChief of Republic TV, has challenged the Bombay High Court's November 9 order refusing to grant him and the two others interim bail in the case and asking them to move the trial court for relief. The accused were arrested by Alibaug police in Maharashtra's Raigad district on November 4 in connection with the suicide

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I, Mr. N. PATENMOIPANG am applying for issue of duplicate copy of Class X Marksheet and Commutative Record of Class VIII-X as I have lost them. 1. Name:- N. PATENMOIPANG 2. F/ Name:- H. NYEILONG 3. R/Number:- 201906078 4. D/Birth:- 15/06/2004 5. Name of School:- Christian School Longleng. DP-4946 6. Y/Passed:-2020

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMANT TO COME FORWARD UNDER PART-X SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Succession Case No. 221/20 Whereas, an application under Indian Succession Act, 1925 filed for grant of Succession Certificate filed by Ngunyutsunuo Sachu, W/o deceased Razouvilie, Peon Nagaland Civil Secretariat of Nagaland, Kohima of D' Khel Kohima Village, Kohima, Nagaland to receive interest/ negotiate/ transfer of the assets of deceased Razouvilie, who died intestate on 13.04.2020 on the following assets viz: (1) Service Benefits (2) Family pension (3) SBI Account No. 36462148956, Nagaland Secretariat branch, Kohima. Therefore, notice is hereby given that, any person having interest in the administration of the assets of the said deceased may appear or file Claims and Objections before this Court on or before the expiry of thirty days of this Newspaper publication. Given under the hand and seal of this court on this 06 day of Nov, 2020. Principal Dist. & Sessions Judge Kohima : Nagaland K-1811

APPRECIATION The Yetoho Village Council extend our heartfelt gratitude to PHED, Govt. of Nagaland for installation of water supply in our village under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household i.e., Har Ghar Nal Se Jal (HGNSJ). The Council also extend our gratitude to Er. Vekidolie, SDO Narisen Y. Jamir, JE Imsunsingat Jamir, JE Along Jamir and SO Toikhu Shohe for your contribution to the village. DP-4931

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According to France’s foreign ministry, a blast occurred during the ceremony at the non-Muslim cemetery in Jeddah commemorating the end of the First World War. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission shows just one soldier buried at the cemetery, Pvt John Arthur Hogan, who died in June 1944. Across France, which was particularly devastated by years of trench warfare in World War I, ceremonies were held Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the armistice but also to honor all those who have died for France, including during the Second World War and in current military operations abroad and at home, where troops are deployed

to protect against terrorist attacks. France has suffered two deadly Islamic extremist attacks in the past month. Three people were killed in a church in the southern city of Nice, and a teacher was beheaded outside Paris for showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class for a debate on free expression. France has urged its citizens in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority countries to be “on maximum alert” amid heightened tensions over the cari-

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G e n e va , N ov 1 1 (IANS): WHO DirectorGeneral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for “fair allocation” of a Covid19 vaccine after drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech this week said that their vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 per cent effective in preventing the disease in interim analysis of data. Addressing the member states at the 73rd World Health Assembly on Tuesday, the WHO chief said that the UN health agency welcomes Pfizer’s “promising news” and expect additional effective vaccines in near future along with advances in testing and therapeutics. “I called on Member States to reiterate their commitment to fair allocation of a #COVID19 vaccine. We mustn’t leave any country behind in the response,” Ghebreyesus said. Based on current projections, Pfizer and BioNTech expect to produce globally up to 50 million vaccine doses this year and up to 1.3 billion doses in 2021. The issue of challenges of distributing a potential vaccine such as the one being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was also K Y M C

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Notice for Clarification Contradictory to “An Appeal for Awareness” from Pastor's Fellowship Phek Town dated 29/10/2020, concerning Roko Angami (Rokovituo Yano), we want to clarify a few things: • First, he is not a member of our church as claimed in the appeal. • Second, he was never a deacon of our church as mentioned in the appeal. • Third, the church is not responsible for any of his actions. Whatever his motives and practices could be as mentioned in the appeal, it is fully in his own personal interest and we would like to clarify that it has nothing to do with our church. • Fourth, Roko Angami (Rokovituo Yano) is not Pastor Ruokuo Solo, our Pastor. Because of the similarity in the first name, many on social media mistook it as Pastor Ruokuo Solo thereby creating concern and confusion. This misunderstanding has affected the reputation of Pastor Ruokuo Solo. We are surprised that the name of our church is written in bold in the appeal. We want to request everyone not to malign and blemish the reputation of our church and our pastor (Ruokuo Solo), so that we can continue to serve the works of the Lord in full spirit and might to win the lost souls for Christ. God bless us all. Board Chairman H. Indramohon Singh

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The Kiyeto Village Students’ Union with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Bonoto P Zimo, S/o Shri. Phukuto Zimo of Kiyeto Village for his academic excellence in securing State Rank 5th in the recent NEET Exam, 2020. The union honour his achievement for being the first person from the village to bring such laurels to the union and the village with his outstanding achievement. It is our heartfelt prayer that our Almighty God continue to guide you in all your future endeavours. N. Ahuto Chishi PRESIDENT, KVSU

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The Discipleship Bible College (DBC) Community with great joy and pride would like to congratulate Rev. S. Wati, the Principal of the college for Ordaining as Reverend under the ABAM. May your recommitting service be blessed immensely for the extension of His kingdom.

NOTICE Ofﬁce of the ‘Assembly of God Church Chukitong’ Wokha : Section, Regd. No. RS 28 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. The Assembly of God Church Chukitong will convene 3rd ‘General Meeting’ on 14-11-2020 at 10:00 AM from the residence of Mr. Lomongo Kikon, to discuss and prepare for the upcoming Golden Jubilee Celebration. Therefore, all present and past Members of the church are requested to attend the meeting without fail. SD/Mhao Jami Pastor In-Charge, A.G. Church Chukitong

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raised by Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa. “The exciting news yesterday (Monday) of a possible effective vaccine becoming available presages significant cold chains challenges for African countries by the type of vaccine that that is. Which will need to be factored into the support to be provided,” Moeti said. In his opening speech at the World Health Assembly on Monday, the WHO chief said that a vaccine is needed urgently to control the pandemic. “But as you know, it will not fix the vulnerabilities at its roots,” he said. “A vaccine cannot address the global underinvestment in essential public health functions and resilient health systems, nor the urgent need for a ‘One Health’ approach that encompasses the health of humans, animals and the planet we share.

This is to inform that a meeting of the forum of the Landowners Pattadars, whose land are being occupied by army/military/para-military in Dimapur, shall be held on 14th of November 2020 at 11 am at Hotel Acacia, Opposite (East) PS, Dimapur. All the concern registered members are requested to attend the same without fail. (Use of mask and social distancing to maintained strictly).

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the funeral will be limited to a specific number of relatives, it said. Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa was one of the world’s longest-serving Prime Ministers who led his island nation’s government for decades and survived the 2011 Arab Spring protests that demanded his removal over corruption allegations.

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Commission are lagging far behind the unofficial results, but they show the advantage going to Suu Kyi’s NLD. They also confirmed that Suu Kyi won the seat she contested. The NLD claimed victory on Monday. The Carter Centre issued a statement Tuesday that “commended the efforts of the election administration, election contestants, citizen observers, media, and voters to overcome the challenges that COVID-19 presented to the conduct of Myanmar’s general elections.” While it found voters were able to freely express their will at the polls and choose their elected representatives, the Carter Centre “also noted that the quality of democracy in Myanmar continues to be undermined by serious deficiencies in the legal framework, including the reserved seats for military appointees, as well as by ongoing conflict in many areas of the country and by the exclusion of more than two million people from the electoral process because of violence or discrimination.”

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Outside the UEC office, about 50 protesters from various groups held placards challenging the validity of the election before they were asked by police to leave. The USDP statement comes one day after party chairman Than Htay said that the election process is not yet over. “There have been many contentious events during the whole voting process, whether in line with the law or not, and more facts are coming out,” Than Htay said in a video message posted on Facebook on Tuesday. “We will continue working according to the law to receive the final result.” Yway Mal, an independent vote counting service, said that as of Wednesday, Suu Kyi’s party had won 361 seats in the combined upper and lower houses, exceeding the 322 needed for control. The USDP has so far captured 21 seats, while 48 were won by other parties, Yway Mal said. The official results of Sunday’s election posted online by the Union Election

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M anama , N ov 1 1 (IANS): Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa died on Wednesday in a hospital in the US, the country’s royal court said. He was 84. “The Royal Cour t mourns His Royal Highness... who passed away this morning at Mayo Clinic Hospital in the United States of America,” the Bahrain News Agency said on Wednesday, without elaborating. The Gulf kingdom’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa announced official mourning for a week during which flags will be flown at half-mast, the agency said. The burial ceremony will take place upon the repatriation of his body and

YANGON, NOV 11 (AP): Myanmar’s military-backed main opposition party said Wednesday that it is rejecting the results of last weekend’s general election, citing unfairness. Unofficial results showed Tuesday that the ruling National League for Democracy party of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi won a majority of seats in Parliament, giving it a second five-year term in power. At a news conference Wednesday in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, an official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party read a statement demanding that the Union Election Commission hold another vote, and work with the military so that the election can be free, fair and unbiased. A member of the Union Election Commission said in a separate new conference in Naypyitaw, the capital, that the commission has “no comment on the USDP’s accusations, as we don’t know what kind of facts or evidence their accusations are based on”.

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ate claim of responsibility for the explosion. Saudi officials and state-run media in the kingdom have not commented on the attack. Jiddah, the Red Sea port city, saw its Ottoman troops surrender to the local troops backed by the British in 1916 amid the war. That sparked the start of the Kingdom of Hejaz, which later became part of Saudi Arabia in 1932 Jiddah’s Non-Muslim Cemetery sits nears this port city’s docks, hidden behind trees alongside a major thoroughfare in the city.

catures, which have sparked protests and calls for boycotts of French products among some Muslims. The French president has described his support for the caricatures as a cornerstone of free speech and France’s secular ideals, which has riled some Muslims who view the depictions as incitement and a form of hate speech. Saudi Arabia’s monarch and top clerics have condemned the depictions, but top Saudi clerics have also called for calm and urged people to follow the prophet’s example of “mercy, justice, tolerance.” King Salman is scheduled to deliver an annual address to the nation on Wednesday, laying out policy priorities for the coming year. Diplomatic posts have also been targeted in the past in Saudi Arabia. A 2004 armed assault on the US Consulate in Jiddah blamed on al-Qaida killed five employees. In 2016, a suicide bomber blew himself up near that same US Consulate, wounding two guards.

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PARIS, NOV 11 (AP): M u l t i p l e p e o p l e we r e wounded on Wednesday when an explosive device hit an international ceremony commemorating the end of World War I at a cemetery in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah, according to French government officials. Several countries had representatives at the ceremony, held at a cemetery for non-Muslim dead, the officials from the French Foreign Ministry said. The identities of the victims were unclear. Wednesday’s attack follows on the heels of a stabbing on October 29 that slightly wounded a guard at the French Consulate in the city of Jiddah. The stabbing was carried out by a Saudi man, who was arrested. His motives remain unclear. Wednesday marks the 102nd anniversary of the armistice ending World War I and is commemorated in several European countries. The French officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, condemned the attack. There was no immedi-

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Rohit should be India’s T20 captain: former cricketers

N E W D E L H I , N OV 11 (AGENCIES): India should embrace split-captaincy and put Rohit Sharma in charge of their T20 squad, several former cricketers said after the opener led Mumbai Indians to a fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Tuesday. Virat Kohli leads India across formats, while Rohit usually deputises for him in limited-overs cricket. Rohit topscored with a fluent 68 as Mumbai crushed Delhi Capitals in the final to cement their position as the IPL’s most successful team. Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are yet to win an IPL title in 13 seasons, were eliminated in the playoffs. “If Rohit Shar ma doesn’t become India captain, it’s their loss, not Rohit’s,” former test opener Gautam Gambhir told the ESPNcricinfo website. “Rohit has won five IPL titles, he is the most successful captain in the history of the tournament. “It would be a shame if he is not made the whiteball captain after this. Because there’s nothing more Rohit Sharma can do.” Gambhir, who led

Rohit Sharma Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles, said Rohit was a significantly better captain than Kohli in these formats. “Why can’t you have split captaincy? It’s not a bad idea.” “I’m not suggesting Kohli is a terribly bad captain but both got the same platform and you can judge who’s better. For me, Rohit Sharma stands out as leader.” Former England captain Michael Vaughan felt delegating T20 captaincy to Rohit would help reduce Kohli’s workload.

“I honestly believe that the Indian team will be better off in Twenty20 cricket being led by Rohit Sharma,” Vaughan told Cricbuzz website, citing split-captaincy examples in England and Australia. “Virat Kohli is superhuman. Giving away one aspect of his captaincy will free him up to be the 50-overs leader and the test match leader.” Former India opener Virender Sehwag also described Rohit as “the best captain in the format” on Twitter.

After 8 months on hold, int’l table tennis is back WEIHAI (CHINA ) , N OV 1 1 (IANS): Chinese top paddler Chen Meng was elated to be crowned for the first time at the ITTF Women’s World Cup, but what made her even more excited was the fact that she could play competitive games again. “Almost every day during the past several months, I’ve been dreaming of returning to the court and playing matches,” the world number one women’s singles player said after winning the World Cup title on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. The ITTF Women’s World Cup began last Sunday in Weihai, east China’s Shandong province, ending an eight-month hiatus of international table tennis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 21 play-

ers from 15 countries and regions participated in the three-day Women’s World Cup. It was the first international sports event hosted in China featuring overseas athletes. The last tournament held before the World Cup was the ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open, which ended on March 8. “At first we expected that suspension of table tennis activities would last one or two months. But when it turned to June or July, the pandemic was still not over. We didn’t know when it would be either,” recalled ITTF CEO Steve Dainton. The Men’s Cup and the ITTF Finals will also be held in China later this month, as the ITTF called the series as #RESTART.

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S. Korean spy chief calls Olympic summit with N. Korea, US, Japan

SEOUL, NOV 11 (AGENCIES): South Korea’s spy chief has proposed a summit of the leaders of the United States, Japan and the two Koreas during the Tokyo Olympics next year, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Wednesday. Park Jie-won made the proposal in Japan, where he arrived on Sunday for his first trip as head of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) aimed at improving relations strained by a feud over compensation for Koreans forced to work for Japanese firms during its 1910-45 colonial rule. Park suggested the summit during a Tuesday meeting with new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, saying it could take up the issues of North Korea’s denuclearisation and the abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korean agents, the newspaper said. Japan’s relations with both North and South Korea have long been difficult, largely because of its colonisation of the Korean peninsula. Park conveyed South Korean President Moon Jaein’s willingness to normalise ties with Japan, for which he said there needed to be some Japanese apology or expression of regret for the wartime forced labour,

the newspaper said. “The Olympics could provide a chance to resolve the bilateral issue of forced labour and regional issues including North Korea’s nuclear programmes and Japanese abductees,” the newspaper cited Park as saying. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Park had suggested that Moon and Suga announce a new declaration to build on a 1998 joint pledge of a “future-oriented relationship”. “Both leaders are strongly willing to resolve current issues,” the news agency quoted Park as saying. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s attendance at such a summit would be a landmark. The NIS declined to comment on the reports. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato did not elaborate on the summit suggestion in a briefing but said Suga told Park that cooperation between Japan, South Korea and the United States was essential in dealing with North Korea. Kato cited Suga as demanding that South Korea “create an opportunity to restore healthy relations between Japan and South Korea, which have been in a very severe situation”.

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Free agent ‘Arsenal man’ Wilshere admires Mourinho but can’t join Spurs

Jack Wilshere L O N D O N , N OV 1 1 (AGENCIES): Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hailed Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho as an “unbelievable coach” but said he cannot see himself joining the English Premier League side having played for their bitter north London rivals. Wilshere made 197 appearances for Arsenal and won the FA Cup in 2014 and 2015 before leaving them two years ago and subsequently joining West

Ham United. After agreeing to cancel his contract with West Ham in October, the injury-plagued 28-year-old capped 34 times by England has yet to find a new club. Asked during the Super 6 podcast whether he would join Spurs if approached, Wilshere said: “I love Mourinho, I think he’s an unbelievable coach ... But I couldn’t do it. “They wouldn’t have me... But I don’t think I could do it. It’s not as if Arsenal got rid of me and

kicked me out and there is bad feeling, they offered me a deal and I wanted to try something else. I’m an Arsenal man.” Wilshere said last month that he was open to a move overseas to revive his career. “It’s important to find a club where I’m going to play, be an important player, be happy,” he added. “I don’t want to rush into anything. It has to be the right team in the right country.”

Groenewegen banned for 9 months for causing Tour of Poland crash WA R S AW, N OV 1 1 (AGENCIES): JumboVisma cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has been banned for nine months for causing the crash that left Fabio Jakobsen in a coma at the Tour of Poland. Dutch cyclist Groenewegen deviated from his line before he and Jakobsen collided near the finish line on stage one of the race on 5 August. His ban will be backdated to the incident and will end on 7 May 2021. Deceuninck-QuickDylan Groenewegen Step rider Jakobsen later said he was “glad to be two operations to recon- Step spokesperson told alive”. struct his face and jaw, with BBC Sport Jakobsen was He spent a week in more scheduled for 2021. “recovering well”. intensive care and has had A Deceuninck-QuickIn a statement, Groe-

newegen, 27, said: “The crash in the first stage of the Tour of Poland will forever be a black page in

my career. “The consequences were very unfortunate and serious. I am very aware of that and I hope this has been a wise lesson for every sprinter. “I follow the news of Fabio’s recovery very closely. I can only hope that one day he will return completely. “Closing the disciplinary matter creates clarity. That gives me the opportunity to look ahead again.” The UCI said Groenewegen, who had surgery on a broken collarbone after the incident, would also take part in a number of events to the “benefit of the cycling community”.

‘Dybala is the new Messi and should join Real Madrid’ SICILY (ITALY), NOV 11 (AGENCIES): Paulo Dybala is the new Lionel Messi and he should join Real Madrid, according to former Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini, who says the Juventus star should seek a January move. Dybala’s future at Juve has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with his current contract at the Allianz Stadium set to expire in 2022. Bianconeri sporting director Fabio Paratici has insisted that the Argentine is in line for a new deal, but he continues to be linked with a transfer away from Turin amid reported interest from the likes of Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old’s position has not been helped by a lack of regular minutes at the start of the season, with Andrea Pirlo only handing the midfielder three Serie A appearances to date. Zamparini cannot understand why a man he considers to have all the tools to follow in the footsteps of Barcelona and Argentina legend Messi is not starting every week at Juve, and has urged him to move onto pastures new in order to unlock his full potential. The former Palermo chief told Tuttosport: “I am still convinced that he is the new Messi. Dybala, as well as a champion, is a very good guy. And I can’t understand why many insiders tend to forget him. “That Dybala is not a starter in Serie A is a blasphemy. Paulo should have followed my advice three years ago, to move

Paulo Dybala away from Turin. “I told him clearly: ‘Paulo, for your own sake, you must leave Juventus’. His football is fantasy [and is best suited to] Spain, at either Barcelona or Real Madrid. “But he has always told me he feels good at Juventus.” Zamparini went on to suggest Madrid as the ideal next destination for Dybala, who joined Juve from Palermo in 2015, with it his belief that the talented playmaker needs to step out of Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow as soon as possible. “The advice I give him today is the same: ‘Paulo, leave Juventus and go to Real Madrid’. Maybe as early as January. It would be a deal [that is good] for everyone,” he said. “For him and also for Juventus, who already tried to sell him two summers ago. Paulo is a champion and not a deputy. At Juventus, there is Cristiano Ronaldo, a real phenomenon, and Dybala has to go and play [against] Ronaldo in another big team.”

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