November 25, 2018

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Gov calls for moulding promising entrepreneurs

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, has called upon the agriculture and allied departments and all the agricultural universities to motivate and mould interested and promising entrepreneurs.

Governor was at the “Sensitization programme for enhancing farm income and livelihood security in Nagaland”, organised by ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema on Saturday. Acharya also laid emphasis on bringing out at least five entrepreneurs from each district in various sectors. He encouraged the graduates to take up such entrepreneurship ventures. On the occasion, the governor also lauded the initiatives taken by ICAR and KVKs to uplift the socio-economic condition of farmers through sustainable agricultural practices.

F u r t h e r, A c h a r ya stressed that ICAR and Universities should work in collaboration so the benefit

Fuel prices continue to decline; petrol down 40 paise NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): Fuel prices continued the downward trend on Friday with cost of petrol falling by 40 paise across the four metro cities.

In the national capital, petrol was priced Rs 75.57 per litre, down from Rs 75.97 on Thursday, according to the Indian Oil Corp’s website. Price of petrol in the other key cities of Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai was Rs 77.53, Rs 81.10 and Rs 78.46 per litre respectively, compared to the Thursday’s levels of Rs 77.93, Rs 81.50 and Rs 78.88 per litre.

The downward revision comes on the back of declining international crude oil cost. The Brent crude oil is currently priced around $59.13 per barrel.

In line with petrol prices, cost of the other major transportation fuel, diesel also declined on Friday.

Price of diesel in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai was at Rs 70.56, Rs 72.41, Rs 73.91, Rs 74.55 respectively, down from Rs 70.97, Rs 72.83, Rs 74.34 and 74.99 per litre. Meanwhile, petrol price was Rs. 71.23 per litre and diesel price was Rs. 65.88 per litre in Dimapur on Saturday while in Kohima a litre of petrol and diesel was Rs. 71.94 and Rs. 66.43 respectively.

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research and development reach the interior mass.

He also motivated the farmers and the entrepreneurs to be more pro-active and to be self sufficient in all aspects.

Governor, who graced the occasion as chief guest, inaugurated the exhibition unit cum sale counter, mushroom spawn production unit and ornamental fish breeding and rearing unit.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. DJ Rajkhowa, joint director, ICAR Nagaland Centre, highlighted the role and activities being undertaken by the ICAR for the development of agriculture and allied sectors in the state. He urged the farmers

to adopt scientific ways of farming for self-sufficiency of agriculture and allied sectors in a sustainable way.

Dr. G.D Rao, Dean, College of veterinary science, CAU, Jalukie shared a brief remark on the role of institutes in the development of agri and allied sectors.

A farmers-scientist interaction programme was conducted where resource persons from ICAR Nagaland centre and KVKs addressed problems raised by the farmers. Simultaneously, a technical session on agri entrepreneurship development in Nagaland was held where lectures were delivered by Dr. G Kadrivel, Principal Scientist (PI- Agri Business Incubation ICAR Umiam), Dr. S. Ruth Assumi Scientist-Horticulture, and Nilufar Sheikh NIDGuwahati. Input in the form of livestocks, seeds and farm machinery were distributed to the farmers and 11 publications including extension folders and training manuals from the centre were also released by the chief guest.

PAC shocked by tax on church works D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has expressed utter shock over the illegal collections and repeated demand from new building construction of Aoyim Baptist church by none other than NPGs. In a press release, PAC convenor, Vekhosayi Nyekha, and co-convenor K Ghokheto Chophy, termed the act as “sacrilege” and said this has gone beyond imagination. PAC urged every Naga to seriously think and rise up before it was too late. It said the “so-called national workers” were set to sale out Naga cause and future which was dear to all.

Appreciating the efforts of the security forces in containing criminal activities, PAC has appealed to the general public to extend all possible support and cooperation to the security forces to check criminals.

Further, PAC appealed to the responsible NPG leaders to immediately take steps to discipline their cadres, who were on rampage. PAC cautioned that failure to do so could force civilians to take measures against criminal activities of the “erring national workers.”

30 dead as bus plunges into canal in K’taka

A crane pulls out the ill-fated bus which fell into a canal in Mandya district of Karnataka, Saturday (PTI).

M A N DYA , N OV 2 4 (AGENCIES): Thirty people, including five children, were killed and four rescued after a bus fell into a canal in south Karnataka on Saturday afternoon. Around 35 people were travelling in the private bus. The accident took place in Mandya, 105 km from Bengaluru.

The bus fell into the canal after the driver lost control, the police said. Many passengers could not escape from the bus as it fell to its side, trapping the doors on

the floor of the canal. The bus soon submerged.

“The mishap occurred around noon at Kanaganamaradi village near Pandavapura town, as the bus skidded off the bridge and fell into the Cauvery river canal,” a Mandya police control room official told IANS on phone. The driver reportedly managed to come out of the bus and swam to safety.

According to a witness, the speeding bus was on way to Mandya from Pandavapu-

ra when the driver apparently lost control of the wheel, resulting in the bus veering off the bridge and falling into the 20-feet deep canal.

Farmers working in nearby fields started rescue work immediately and saved a few passengers.

“I believe the driver was not driving properly...

I will find out,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara said. Visuals from the site of the accident showed locals using ropes to try and pull the bus out of the water body. The bodies of the victims were pulled out.

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy visited the accident site and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi offered condolences to the kin of the deceased.

Tongpang inspects bridges under construction

(L-R) The construction site of the Nagarjan Bridge. The inspection team at Doyang Bridge. (NP)

Expected completion time for Dimapur bridges extended Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): PWD (Roads & Bridegs) minister on Saturday undertook extensive inspection of four under construction bridges-- Doyang bridge at Liphanyan in Ralan sub-division, Wokha; Balijan bridge, Chathe river bridge, 4th Mile area and Nagarjan bridge.

It may be mentioned that several bridges in Nagaland were either ravaged by floods or had collapsed

ULFA (I) claims responsibility for grenade attack GUWAHATI, NOV 24 (PTI): Three people, including two former ULFA militants, were arrested on Saturday in connection with the grenade attack in Sibsagar district on Thursday that killed two people, police said. Earlier in the day, the proscribed ULFA (I) had claimed responsibility for the grenade attack.

Eight people were picked up for questioning on Friday in connection with the incident at Demow area of the district, and three of them were arrested on Saturday. The trio also includes an employee of a petrol pump in Demow, police said. A grenade had exploded at a hardware shop in the Demow Chariali area of the district on Thursday, killing a customer, Anup Gupta, and the shop owner, Kamal Agarwal.

since the bridges had outlived their life span. This threw traffic out of gear, particularly in Dimapur and also caused immense hardships to people living in the interior areas. To inspect the pace of construction of these bridges, Tongpang Ozukum along with executive engineer (R&B), Er. Talitemsu Jamir, and junior engineer PWD (R&B), Er Howoto visited the sites.

The construction of Doyang bridge, also referred to as “The People’s Project”, which started March 25, 2014 was delayed due to various unforeseen factors. The total width of the Doyang Bridge is 8.5 meters and the carriage width is 7.5 meters. The length of the

bridge upon completion will be 115.85 meters. The project extension for Doyang Bridge is yet to be allotted by the Chief Engineer, Er. Talitemsu Jamir informed.

According the contractor of Doyang bridge, Abel Shohe, this was the first time since the commencement of the project that a cabinet minister had visited the bridge to take stock of the overall progress. Ozukum who also took a foot tour of the bridge and surrounding areas to gauge the overall progress expressed satisfaction with the workmanship and urged the contractor complete the project at the earliest since it serves as a major lifeline connecting several districts of the state.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Kevichusa Foundation, a charitable foundation of the family of A. Kevichusa, organized the presentation of the A. Kevichusa Citizenship Award and Chalie Kevichusa Memorial Lecture on Saturday here at DBIDL Hall, Don Bosco Campus, River Belt colony.

Founder of Nagaland’s Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) Rev. Chingmak Chang, was the recipient of the A. Kevichusa Award 2018. He was presented with a citation, a medallion and Rs. 3 lakh cash.

The medallion was given away by last year’s recipient Moamenla of Mother’s Hope, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier gave away the citation and cash award was handed over by a family member.

Rev. Chang, who was introduced by Dr. Kethoser

(2nd from R) Rev. Chingmak Chang receiveing the award on Saturday.

Kevichusa, was awarded for pioneering social work in the field of healthcare, education and livelihoods in the Eastern districts of Nagaland. In his acceptance speech, Rev. Chang spoke about the challenges and hardships he had to go through during his involvement with drug users and drug traffickers. He also mentioned the love and support he received

from his friends and family members, for which he said he was very thankful for. Visasier Kevichusa, son of late Chalie Kevichusa, highlighted about the Chalie Kevichusa Memorial lecture, and also introduced the speaker Rev. Dr. Wati Aier.

Delivering the annual lecture, Dr. Aier described late Chalie as a rare individual– one among a handful of lucid and luminous

individuals invested in safeguarding Naga rights.

He dwelt on the topic: “Beyond Tribal Seduction – A Personal Reflection.”

According to Rev. Dr. Aier, the challenge for a Naga was to look beyond the singular use of the term “tribe” and the ensnarement that follows it. He stated that tribalism lurks as a notorious seducer of the community which acts as a tool of selfexclusion and communal division. He mentioned that the Nagas should not look backward trying to resurrect the past. “Within this backward-looking view of history, the Naga narrative has been seductively immobilized, often to the point of tragedy” he asserted.

He also said that Nagas want to see wisdom in our leaders, “a wisdom that assures us that our lives and communities will not be used as mere objects of in(Cont’d on p-7) terest.”

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NH executive refute Tep’s statement D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): A day after the Naga Hoho (NH) federal assembly speaker Kenyungseng Tep issued a statement on the tenure expiry of NH executive, the Naga Hoho executive including the Assembly secretary of federal organ have sought to “clear the confusion created by the unfledged Speaker”.

In a joint statement, NH president P Chuba Ozukum, vice presidents Samson Remei and HK Zhimomi, cultural & customary affairs secretary Mhonchumo, and Federal Assembly Secretary K Elu Ndang, stated that Kenyungseng Tep was the president of Rengma Hoho as well as deputy speaker/ acting speaker of NH, adding that “this is one of the genesis of conflict within the Naga Hoho family due to misuse of power.”

They said NH could not set up search committee two months ahead as per the

constitution because the acting speaker failed to uphold the decision and directive of executive council.

In this regard, they said the executive directed the acting speaker to summon the Federal Assembly on November 3, 2017 and another on July 31, 2018. They said Tep himself was also present when the Executive resolved to summon the Federal Assembly on Nov 3, 2017. However, they said he turned deaf ears to the directive and refused to summon the Federal Assembly for the reason best known to him.

The signatories said their intention was only to address the conflicting views and differences among the constituent units and executive council in the Federal Assembly and hammer out the differences as Tep clearly mentioned in his statement to “rejuvenate and vibrant Naga Hoho to serve the Naga people”.

Kevichusa foundation award & memorial Lecture Nagaland gets tech award Staff Reporter

The contractor expressed optimism that two piers yet be erected on the riverbed will be completed before the monsoon next year.

Ozukum said he would visit the bridge again in the third week of January, 2019 to further monitor its progress.

On the other hand, Er. Talitemsu explained that a major challenge that workers currently faced was the redirection of the river for the erection of two pending piers. He said, water which was released during the evening from the dam located upstream causes de-silting thereby hampering construction of the foundation of the remaining two piers.

Nagaland government officials receiving the award.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland CM Dashboard has been awarded the Indian Express Technology Award under Enterprise Applications, at the North East Technology Sabha, held in Guwahati on November 23 and 24.

Besides, Nagaland was also awarded for online GPF and Aadhaar based biometric system. Announcing this on twitter, chief minister, Neiphiu Rio congratulated all who worked hard on those projects.

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that to ensure proper monitoring of all government schemes in a transparent manner under single frame, chief minister, Rio, had launched the CM dashboard on August 13, 2018.

CM dashboard (https:// nl.cmdashboard.nic.in) is an electronic window that gives a comprehensive view of various e-Governance projects/schemes running in the state in a single window in terms of some important measurable parameters/ progress called KPIS (Key Performance Indicator).

Asserting that acting speaker was neither above the executive council nor the Yehzabo (Constitution) of NH, the signatories said the acting speaker alone propagating to run the affairs of NH even after the expiry of the present tenure was “hilarious and more of a figment of imagination or self centred individual.”

After patiently waiting for more than twelve months for the acting speaker to convene the Federal Assembly and when their tenure has come to an end, the signatories said they decided to convene the presidential council meeting on November 26, 2018 as another option. In the light of the above, the signatories have appealed to all the tribe hohos and wellwishers not to be swayed by the “misleading” statement from the acting speaker.

They further requested all responsible to attend the November 26 meeting.

Stage set for Hornbill Festival K O H I M A , N OV 2 4 (NPN): With annual Hornbill Festival less than a week away, the Art and Culture (A&C) department has set the stage for daily cultural performances that would be presented at the main arena, Kisama, Naga heritage village.

Additional director and HoD A&C, Chubala Sangtam, informed that cultural troupes from all the tribes within and outside the state would be arriving soon to showcase their colourful traditional attires with lively songs and dances.

She also said that artist corner at the World War II museum premises Kisama and Hotel Saramati Premises, Dimapur would display and sell art works, demonstrative arts and live sketching, painting exhibition, art competition, slideshows etc.

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WSYF Inter-Area Cultural Competition

Sümi leaders urge the community to preserve Sümi language and traditions Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Thousands of Sümis in colourful traditional attire participated in the first Inter Area Cultural Competition organised by Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF), Saturday at Nuiland Town.

The event was marked by rich cultural presentations like “Imunopi Sujo Sujo” -a traditional enactment by a male troupe that narrates a tale of unity among brothers and how their bond cannot be broken by evil forces -- by Sughuna Sümi community, and a harmonious musical recital with traditional musical instruments by Nagagenous.

Main highlights of the event were competitions in various cultural presentations like “aphilokuwo” (traditional war dance), “thighale” (folk song), ami kukula (traditional fire making), “puxa kuxu” (hopping competition), “atuna pukuxu” (couple traditional attire competition), “itsa kuxu” (traditional ancestral war cry competition) and “angu eno azuta mula kuxu” (spear and machete making competition).

Speaking in the event as special guest, advisor for skill development, labour & employment and CAWD,

Sughuna Sümi community presenting the ‘Imunopi Sujo Sujo’. A Sümi couple in traditional attire. (NP)

Kazheto Kinimi, emphasized on the importance of preserving and promoting the rich Sümi traditions and culture. He also lauded the efforts of WSYF in taking the initiative towards this end. Expressing concern over the Sümi language becoming a moribund language, Kinimi urged Sümis to communicate in their own language so that it may be preserved.

While encouraging youth to venture into different avenues and not rely only on government jobs, he also lamented that Sümi youth were less inclined towards receiving skill training. Kinimi encouraged

them to enrol in government programs and learn skills so that they may have better employment opportunities.

Highlighting the importance of youth in a society’s progress, the advisor said youth fronts such as the WSYF were essential for the Sümi community to march forward.

Earlier, delivering greetings, Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) vice president, Nihokhe Awomi, also highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the Sümi language.

He expressed concern that Sümis inhabiting nonSümi tribe dominated districts were forgetting their

own language. He also cautioned that if a tribe forgets its language then it loses its identity.

In a presidential address, WSYF president, head GB, Mughavi Awomi, stated that the main objective of organising the event was to revive the cultural and traditional practices of the Sümi tribe.

The inaugural programme began with an invocation by Wester n Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) acting youth secretary, N Suhuto Chishi, welcome address

by Nuiland Tokujo Kukami Kuqhakulu, president, head GB, Vikheyi Zhimo, vote of

CCM distributes relief materials in Meluri

The CCM & DAN distribution in progress in Meluri on November 23.

DIMAPUR: Catholic Church of Meluri (CCM), under the initiative of the Development Association of Nagaland (DAN), which is the official organ of social activities of the Catholic Church in Nagaland, distributed relief items to people of Lephori Village under Meluri Sub-Division, Phek

district, on November 23.

A press release by parish priest, Rev. Fr. Jose Lukose reported that due to the incessant rains and floods this year, large portions of paddy fields which the villagers depended on for their survival, had been washed away.

The release stated that

Catholic Church of Meluri, under the initiative of DAN, approached various agencies for relief for the f lood affected victims and with the support of Diocese of Kohima and NGO Goonj, 157 families were given relief items under the supervision of representatives.

SCHE youth organizes study skills seminar DIMAPUR: Residential students of SCHE Dimapur organized a seminar on study skills at Unity Christian Higher Secondary School (UCHSS) in collaboration with principal, Ashuli, vice-principal, Saza and other school staff on November 18.

A press release by SCHE Youth Services youth direc-

tor, Fr. Christudoss A, stated that chief resource person for the seminar was Dr. Fr. A. J Sebastian, former HoD of English, Nagaland University.

He is currently the deputy director of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur.

He gave valuable and practical tips and techniques on study management, time

Awareness on child sexual abuse KOHIMA: District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Mokokchung organised an awareness campaign on Child Sexual Abuse under the theme “Reducing harm” on November 16.

DCPU Mokokchung, in a press release stated that its staff visited Care & Support Children’s Home at Tsumarshiong as well as the Observation Home at Sangtemla ward, Mokokchung. The children were educated on issues related to child sexual abuse and as how to report such cases.

Later, gift hampers were also distributed to the children.

management, healthcare and the art of writing well and how to prepare for exams. He stated “You may be ordinary but you can achieve extraordinary heights and do your best and success is yours”.

He also invoked God’s blessings on the students.

Around 80 students participated in the seminar.

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therefore, he said that if all of them could come together and work in unity, it will set an example for others.

Yanthan further encouraged the farmers to properly utilize the chamber and give it value by maintaining it in the best possible way.

A short speech was also delivered by depart-

ment of horticulture director, Dr. R. E Lotha, who encouraged the farmers to be market smart and market intelligent. Both him and DAN chairman, Nyamnyei Konyak, promised their support to the FPO. FPO Dimapur chairman, Chozhukhwu Nyekha, also expressed gratitude to the DAN for providing the chambers

and to the horticulture department for supporting the grassroot levels.

The prog ram was chaired by FPO Dimapur secretary Neivizonuo Nyekha, invocation prayer was offered by New fellowship Church pastor, Qheboto Chish, and later vote of thanks was delivered by FPO Dimapur member, Nzamo Humtsoe.

HASSA meeting: HASSA’s newly inducted executive has convened an important meeting for November 25, 2:30 p.m. at the residence of its banker, Vihoshe Yeptho, Ikishe village, to be followed by handing and taking over of office by the new team.

All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting.

NU to conduct faculty development program: Department of Teacher Education (DTE) and department of Education, Nagaland University (NU) will be jointly organising a five-day faculty development program on “Nai Talim, Work Education, Experiential Learning and Community Engagement” on November 26 at NU Kohima campus, Meriema.

ENSF 2nd federal assembly: Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has informed all its officials and all federating units that the 2nd Federal Assembly 2017-2020 will be held on November 30 at Tuensang HQ. All the officials of ENSF, all advisors, federating units and subordinate units have been requested to attend the federal assembly. Officials have also been asked to submit “genuine agendas” to the speaker on or before November 28.

NGBF informs: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has informed all district GBs Associations to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of Naga Club at Khuochiezhe, Kohima on November 29, 11 am.

NPGN/NNC (N/A) reinstates kilonser: NPGN/ NNC (N/A) has reinstated the then finance kilonser, Hokato Rotokha as kilonser with immediate effect.

In a release, NPGN/NNC (N/A) home secretary, Tokaho Chophy, stated that consequent upon termination of Hokato, no substantial evidence was found against him due to which the collective leadership has reinstated the kilonser.

Upper Chandmari Panchayat informs: Upper Chandmari Panchayat has informed all residents of the colony that repair/renovation/construction of drainage/road will be undertaken from Chakesang Revival Church to government printing press office.

The concerned residents/individuals have been asked to remove or realign their respective water pipe lines within seven days, with effect from November 29, failing which no complaint whatsoever shall be entertained afterwards.

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D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Led by Swachh Bharat brand ambassador, Dimapur district, Achum Jami and brand ambassador-&-convenor Dimapur district, T. Lucas Aier, a cleanliness drive was carried out in and around Supermarket area, Dimapur on Saturday.

The drive was conducted in collaboration with the District Administration, Dimapur Municipal Council, PHED Dimapur, District Urban Development and Development Authority of Nagaland with the participation of area GBs and leaders.

According to brand ambassador, Achum and convener, Lucas, this cleanliness drive will be regularly carried out twice a month.

DIMAPUR: The Dimapur Press Club (DPC) has offered its heartfelt condolences to Imkong Walling, joint secretary of DPC, whose son, Atento Walling passed away on November 23 in Dimapur.

DPC president Dilip Sharma and general secretary Henlly Phom, in a condolence message said that DPC shares the grief with the family members of Imkong Walling. It also conveyed prayers for Almighty God grant them solace and the strength to bear the loss.

Mhathung Yanthan along with Horticulture department staff and FPO members after the inauguration on November 24.

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Cleanliness drive conducted at Supermarket

DPC offers condolences

Cool chamber & orange festival inaugurated DIMAPUR: Far mer Producer’s Organisation (FPO) held an inaugural program for a two-room Cool Chamber & Orange Festival on Saturday, at Local Products Daily Market near Nagarjan Traffic Point, Supermarket, Dimapur, with advisor horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan as chief speaker.

Speaking at the program, Yanthan encouraged the farmers to learn market strategies so that they may improve their marketing.

He also encouraged farmers to learn about value addition and post harvest management.

Lauding the FPO for their initiative, he asked the farmers to continue to work hard and not give up even in the initial stages of their foray into farming.

He also maintained that Dimapur had the highest number of members under FPO Dimapur with about 1200 members and

thanks by WSYF general secretary, Bohoi K Yeptho and benediction by NACLF president, pastor Tokivi Yeptho.

The inaugural programme was followed by cultural competitions participated in by youths from Dimapur, East Dimapur, Niuland, Aghunaqa, Sakipheto, Ato, Kuhuboto, Laghilato and Khaghaboto.

Winners of the various categories were: “aphilokuwo”, Kuhuboto bagged the first prize while Dimapur and Aghunaqa bagged the second prize; Nuiland bagged the first prize in “thighale” while Kuhuboto was declared second; Sakip-

heto and Aghunaqa bagged the first and second prizes respectively for “ami kukula”; “pux kuxu”, the first prize was bagged by Ato while Laghilato bagged the second prize; Aghunaqa and Khaghaboto were declared first and second in “itsa kuxu”; “atuna pukuxuni” first prize was won

by East Dimapur while Dimapur won the second prize; and the “angu eno azuta mula kuxu” was won

by Kuhuboto while East Dimapur bagged second.

Later, in the valedictory programme, guest of honour, sr. treasury officer, Dimapur, Khekaho Aye, said Nagas have a rich and diverse cultural heritage which they must preserve and pass on to the younger generations.

The valedictory programme began with an invocation by WSBPF, president, pastor Nikhuyi Achumi, greetings by Western Sümi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) president, head GB, Vihuto Yeptho, special song

by Sulika B Chishi, vote of thanks by WSYF vice president, Isak G Zhimomi, prize distribution by WSYF office bearer, Yekuto Chishi and benediction by Sümi Baptist Akukuhou, Nuiland Town, women pastor Hetoli Kinimi.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

GPRN/NSCN terminates DIMAPUR: As per the recommendation from ‘maj. gen.’ Aheto Chophi, the office of the GSO-1 (Admn) general headquarters, Naga Army (GHQ) has terminated ‘s/maj.’ Hokheto, son of Nishito, Xekiye Village of UT- 1 with Army No.117654, for breaching the azha of the nation by involving in anti-national activities. Furthermore the office of the GSO-1 (Admn) general headquarters, Naga army through the MIP wing has further stated that this order comes into immediate effect.

In a similar exercise of powers conferred upon the chief secretary and his office, Obeto K Awomi, son of Khutoyi K Awomi, and Richard Sumi, son of Hevito Sumi have been discharged from active national service as enshrined under party discipline, section D (anti- social activities) Clause 1.

Achum Jami, officials from different departments and volunteers after the cleanliness drive conducted at Supermarket, Dimapur on Saturday. (NP)

Through this, they want to promote cleanliness among traders doing business in the area.

In view of the approaching festive season and to keep the surrounding clean, the team also has more cleanliness drives

planned for the town, during which they will also give away trash bins to traders.

The brand ambassador has appealed to all traders and individuals to extend their cooperation and participate in the pro-

posed cleanliness drives.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan or Swachh Bharat Mission is a nationwide campaign in India that aims to clean up streets, roads and infrastructure in cities, towns and rural areas. It was launched in 2014.

KCCI conducts social work

The social work drive in progress in Kohima on November 24. (NP)

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KO H I M A , N OV 2 4 (NPN): In view of upcoming annual Hornbill festival, Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry

(KCCI) conducted a mass social work drive involving traders of the state capital, on Saturday from 6 am to 12 noon. KCCI has expressed gratitude to the fire department for flushing the

roads, PHED for supplying cleaning water, and also the KMC, 3rd Assam Rifles Kohima, 93rd BSF Bn Kohima and all the traders for their cooperation during social work.

Sub-Divisional Fishery Officer, Longleng, under the establishment of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Nagaland, distributed fish feed to beneficiaries of Longleng district.

The distribution was done under the second phase of the "Blue Revolution" scheme 2017-18. Altogether, 60 beneficiaries were given fish feed for their fish farms. (NP) K

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Was the dissolution of J&K assembly politically motivated?

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WEATHER FORECAST November 25

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Agartala Hazy sun

29 14

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine; pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Plenty of sunshine; pleasant

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Itanagar Hazy sun, not as warm

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Shillong Hazy sun

21 6

Kohima

Sunny; delightful

Dimapur Hazy sunshine

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Tuensang Plenty of sunshine; cooler Wokha

Hazy sun, not as warm

Zunheboto Plenty of sunshine

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Gender violence, a hindrance to gender equality: Sarah Ritse

KOHIMA, NOV 24 (NPN): Secretary, department of social welfare, Sarah R. Ritse said gender based violence was posing a great hindrance to achieving gender equality.

She pointed out that Nagaland was considered one of the safest states for women, yet the number of crimes against women were on the rise.

Ritse said this during the launching program of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence organized by Nagaland State Commission for Women held on the theme “End Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work” at the office of NSCW, Kohima Saturday.

Stating that disturbing and tragic incidences were being read and heard about every day all over the country, Ritse said gender based violence was manifested in the form of rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, eve teasing and even through cybercrimes.

Calling to fight against gender violence, she pointed out that the Supreme Court of India had acknowledged that “Sexual harassment at work place” was a human right violation.

Ritse also dwelt on the

Sarah Ritse speaking at the program. (NP)

special legislation -- “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”, aimed at giving safe working spaces for women and to build an enabling work environment that respects women’s right to equality.

Any working women in the organized or unorganized sector, private or government can file a complaint if you face harassment of any kind, she added. She also spoke about the Social Welfare department’s schemes for women affected by violence Women Helpline 181, Sakhi scheme, and the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.

She advocated for a collective responsibility by men and institutions (schools/ colleges), and religious institutions like Churches to address this issue together.

(Inset) Dr. Maongwati Aier speaking at the program. One of the cultural dances presented at the program on November 24. (NP)

DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): PHED commissioner and secretary, Dr. Maongwati Aier encouraged Gaon Buras (GBs) to strengthen customary laws in order for society to move forward in peace and unity.

He was speaking as special guest at the 16th annual session of Dimapur District GBs Association (DDGBA) Saturday, at Diphupar ‘B’ local ground.

In his speech, Aier asserted that in order to follow customary laws, one needs to abide by the laws with honesty. He pointed out that the Superme and High courts also respect customary laws.

Dr. Maongwati also spoke about how morungs (traditional Naga youth

dormitories) used to be an essential part of Naga life as the most important centre of education and acculturation. Speaking about how Nagas traditional laws were followed with dedication in the past, he lamented that with the coming of political systems, corruption had also snaked its way in. He therefore, called upon GBs to check corruption and strive to make better decisions.

Aier also highlighted the digitization of culture and encouraged the GBs to work towards a culture of savings and investment.

He spoke about the importance of preserving one’s culture and traditions saying that people need to uphold their cultures so that the younger generation can learn about them.

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Gender discrimination at the heart of customary laws which govern Naga life: Dr. Ao

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In her introductory note, chairperson NSCW Dr. Temsula Ao spoke about redefining customary law from a gender perspective by re-doing or changing the existing entity or concept, and giving it a new meaning in the current context.

In social discourse, Dr. Ao said the word gender was often tagged with negative aspects of society, like gender bias, gender discrimination etc. that discloses the deep-rooted mistrust and injustice against women. The chairperson pointed out that some positive tags have come into bureaucratic parlance like gender budgeting, gender friendly and equality etc.

However she asked whether the situation of women in Naga society had changed perceptibly as a result of positive orientations. She maintained that whatever the result of such efforts, it will be superficial at best because the core of gender discrimination lies at the very heart of customary laws which direct and govern Naga life even in the 21st century.

The chairperson said the two important areas where the redefining of these laws was required were: Women’s acceptance into village councils, town committees and the legislative assembly, and equal inheritance for women and girls.

She said that in-spite of NSCW initiating a dialogue with apex bodies of all the tribes in order to facilitate the process of giving women shares in the parental property, she regretted it was only half done. She also reported that NSCW had conducted extensive awareness programs and seminars in all the tribal headquarters since 2014.

Dr. Ao exuded confidence that as per the reactions NSCW received, Naga women will be able to secure the inheritance for women and girls through an amendment/addendum on the existing customary laws on the issues.

LSU on road repair GBs urged to strengthen works in Wokha customary laws for peace & unity

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At the program, an exhortation speech was delivered by Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) president, Akukau Shalim Konyak.

Highlights of the program included cultural presentation by various GB unions.

The prog ram was chaired by DDGBA vice p r e s i d e n t , W. K h o l i e Kapfo; welcome address was delivered by DDGBA vice president, I Onen Imsong; invocation and scripture reading by Ao Baptist Church Diphupar ‘B’ pastor, Rev. Lanu Ao. Later, vote of thanks was delivered by DDGBA vice president, Thepfürüya Yhoshü and benediction was pronounced by Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar ‘B’ Pastor Wochanthung.

DIMAPUR: PWD has resumed road repairing and blacktopping in Wokha district, which had earlier been stopped due to the monsoon season.

A press release by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) president Lipemo M Tsopoe and general secretary Ashanthung Humtsoe has reminded the concerned department to monitor and prioritize the list of roads for HQ Wokha. LSU also stated that work repair should be done as per specifications issued through the head office under government directives.

LSU, while appreciating the department for carrying out the works on time, has also assured it of the union’s support for successful quality workmanship through constant monitoring.

Winners of the Literary and Cultural Competition, judges, NASU officials and others at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima on November 24. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , N OV 2 4 (NPN): In commemoration of its 45 biennial general conference, Northern Angami Students’ Union (NASU) organized a Literary & Cultural Competition sponsored by Charlie Sekhose (Class-I contractor), with EAC of revenue, deputy commissioner’s office Kohima, R. Daniel Angami as the special guest. The competition was held at Ura Academy hall Kohima on Saturday.

R. Daniel Angami, in his address, urged the student community to preserve and promote the rich Naga cultural heritage.

He said the identity of the Nagas is in their culture and tradition, deeply rooted from the time of their forefathers. He advised the student community to

preserve this rich heritage and pass them down to the coming generations. He also laid some emphasis on the importance of speaking and preserving the mother tongue.

In the literary competition, in a debate on the topic “Naga youths have sufficient resources for employment”: Neizokhrienuo Metha bagged the first prize and Avikhrieü Kaco won second. In the extempore speech competition, Khrietsonyü Whuorie and Akobu Loucii bagged the first and second prizes respectively; in the cultural competition, Kohima Village Students’ Union and Chiechama Students’ Union bagged the first and second prizes respectively.

In the war-cry competition -- Zekuosa Zhale and Kevizekuo Kevin Phewhuo bagged first and second

prizes respectively. In the folk song competition, Kohima Village Students’ Union were declared the winners.

Earlier, in the inaugural function, Thajanguzo Keyho chaired the program, invocation prayer was offered by Neitsolie Mezhier, welcome address delivered by Kevilelhou Zumu while vote of thanks was proposed by Neilhouvolie Chatsu.

The panel of judges for the literary competition were Nuneseno Chase, Razouvikhol Luho and Velütalü, and in the cultural competition, the panel of judges were Lhouliebei-o Khezhie, Rüülhoutuonuo Theünuo and Visetuo Chupuo. The event was attended by various student organizations of Northern Angami, senior student leaders and others.

Seminar on skill & placement

DIMAPUR: A Seminar on Skill Development & Placement in Aviation, Cruise Line & Hospitality, was organized by the Placement Cell Immanuel College in Collaboration with Emporium Skill Training Institute Dimapur, for degree students at the College Conference

Hall on November 22.

According to the college’s Media Cell Convener, Akutu Poireng, the resource person was Anirban Mukherjee, Emporium Operations Head, India & International. In his address, he dwelt on the primary focus of the institution -- to tackle

the rampant unemployment situation by training unemployed youth of India in the fields of Aviation, Hospitality and cruise lines. He also briefed the students on the benefits of joining the sector and informed them about the various services, sensitization programs, awareness

campaigns and sponsorship trainings provided by the Government Of India so that the youth may find employment.

The seminar was a grand success and the degree students of Immanuel College benefitted greatly from it, the release stated.

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the Zeliangrong areas, ZCO stated.

There is a ground rule specifically agreed and mentioned in the ceasefire agreement to confine all armed cadres in the designated camps. However, Centre allowing the NSCN(I-M) armed cadres to roam freely with full arms was quite doubtful whether the Centre was using the NSCN(I-M) cadres as proxy forces to create disturbances and vitiate the peaceful atmosphere in the Zeliangrong areas, the statement observed.

Reiterating its appeal, ZCO urged the Centre to maintain peace by upholding the ceasefire agreement in the right manner so that the peaceful environment is returned in the Zeliangrong areas.

ZCO also warned that if any casualty or negative consequences occurred in Zeliangrong areas because of gun fight between the different underground groups, particularly with the group which is under the ceasefire agreement, shall be considered as the handiwork of the government of India for which responsibility shall be borne by the Centre.

Rijiju attends Sangai Festival

NPP leader named in murder attempt of activists

IMPHAL, Nov 24: Union minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju attended Manipur Sangai Festival on Saturday.

The Union minister accompanied by state chief minister N Biren Singh, ministers and MLAs enjoyed the evening cultural programmes at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) at Hatta Kanjribung, the main venue of the ongoing 10-day tourism festival.

The Union minister witnessed the mesmerizing Naga warrior dance of Nagaland, Cartal Cholom presented by Hari Nata Sankirtana Academy and Manipur Seitha Eshei (Pena) of Government Dance College, Imphal among others.

The dignitaries also released the November 2018 issue of Manipur Today, published by DIPR, Manipur.

Shillong, Nov 24: A senior leader of the ruling National People’s Party in Meghalaya has been accused of involving in the murderous attack on frontline women’s rights activist Agnes Kharshiing and Amita Sangma, an official said on Saturday.

In a letter to the DGP R Chandranathan, Sangma has accused Nidamon Chullet, the working president of NPP East Jaintia Hills district and others for assaulting and attempting to murder her and Kharshiing, including their driver E Kurbah, on November 8 at Tuber Sohshrieh area in East Jaintia Hills district.

Amita also demanded the immediate arrest of Chullet, who is also the president of Jaintia Hills Truck Owners Association, and his conspirators.

Nagaland BJP legislators and party leaders with Union MoS Kiren Rijiju and Manipur CM, “I appeal to your of- Bhiren Singh before departure from Mizoram after concluding the election campaign.

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fice to take swift action as it is learnt that Chullet and others who led the attacks belong to the ruling party in the state.

I appeal that even if they belong to ruling party or if they hold high up position the police should arrest not only the small fry but also the main mastermind of such attacks and criminal actions,” Amita noted.

NPP Meghalaya State President Wanwei Roy

Kharlukhi refused to comment on the allegation, and said that “Home Minister (James Sangma) will only speak on the matter.”

“The opposition has been cautioning the government about the illegal mining and transportation of coal, besides the alleged nexus among political leaders, police and coal mafia.

But the Chief Minister is in a denial mode,” Congress Spokesperson, Hima-

laya Muktan Shangpliang said.

“Now, that a high profile member of the ruling party has been named as the main accused in the murderous attacks on the two activists. We are hopeful that the Chief Minister will comply with our demand for an Independent Probe.

He must also admit that illegal mining and transportation of coal in the state,” Shangpliang added.

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IMPHAL, Nov 24: Zeliangrong Civil Organizations (ZCO) has urged Centre to advice armed Naga groups under ceasefire truce with the government to strictly adhere to the ground rules of the ceasefire agreement, particularly during the festive season.

Zeliangrong people have been facing untold miseries owing to non-adherence of the ground rules by the armed groups, particularly by the NSCN(I-M) cadres in the Zeliangrong inhabited areas, a statement of the ZCOs issued by its media and publicity cell alleged.

The ZCO also appealed government of India to maintain peace by upholding the ceasefire agreement it has signed with the NSCN(I-M) in the right manner so that the peaceful environment is returned in the Zeliangrong areas.

The statement alleged that during the course of Naga political issue and particularly after the signing of ceasefire agreement between Centre and the Nationalist Socialist Coun-

cil of Nagaland (NSCN) group since 1997, many precious lives who belonged to Zeliangrong, be it NSCN(I-M), NSCN(K) or ZUF, have been lost in the name of Naga nation.

The loss of lives was in fact was not related to Naga national movement but fighting among themselves for area control and jurisdictional domination, it asserted.

Zeliangrong people have been facing and living in an unbearable situation because of the government of India adopting wrong policy while dealing with the Naga political issue, the ZCO alleged.

It added that Centre having ceasefire with the Naga underground groups should not be the reason and policy to suppress the other Naga underground groups who also have their own justification and reason of taking up arms.

The Centre contention of ceasefire with the various Naga underground groups to bring peace and development in the region was a sham claim since the signing of the ceasefire agreement has brought more bloodshed particularly in

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Amritsar grenade attack: 2 arrested

Chandigarh, Nov 24 (PTI): Punjab police on Saturday claimed to have nabbed the man who allegedly threw a grenade on a religious congregation at Nirankari Bhavan in Amritsar last Sunday leaving three persons dead, the second arrest in the case.

“Avtar Singh has been arrested from Khayala village under police station Lopoke (in Amritsar),” Director General of Police Suresh Arora told reporters here, adding that they will produce him in court and seek his remand.

Three persons including a preacher were killed and over 20 injured in the attack by two-motorcycle borne men which the police treated as a “terrorist act”.

The DGP said that two pistols (.32 bore), one of them US made, which the perpetrators were carrying on the day of attack have been recovered along with four magazines and 25 live rounds.

Police have already arrested Bikramjit Singh, an operative of militant organi-

Avtar Singh Khalsa, one of the accused in Nirankari Bhawan grenade blast being produced in Ajnala court, in Amritsar, Saturday. (PTI)

sation Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) who was allegedly driving the motorcycle on that day.

It is alleged that Avtar Singh threw the grenade.

He is a resident of village Chak Mishri Khan, Lopoke (Ajnala), Amritsar.

Avtar’s links have also been traced to Harmeet Singh Happy alias PhD, the self- styled chief of ISIbacked KLF, based in Paki-

stan, said the DGP. “Happy has emerged as the most active leader of outfits working under the watch and directions of Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI), which is determined to spread terrorism in the border state of Punjab by radicalising poor and gullible youths of the state and motivating them to carry out terrorist actions,” DGP Arora claimed.

Modi slams Cong’s ‘appeasement politics’ Mandsaur, Nov 24 (IANS): Attacking Congress Chief Ministerial aspirant Kamal Nath over the leaked video in which he is seeking heavy voting by Muslims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked people to save the state from “this politics of appeasement”. He also made a veiled attack on Kamal Nath linking him to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.

“Congress party is showing its true colours. It knows it is hard to save its people. Its scams are being uncovered. Kamal Nath video is out in the market.

Whose votes is he seeking

in that video. “This is democracy we need everyone’s votes, whether he is HIndu or Muslim, rich or poor. Every Indian who is a voter... but they (Congress) don’t... they say don’t rely on tribal votes. Is this not disrespect to democracy. Do these people have a right to contest election, brothers and sisters wipe out Congress,” he said. Modi said “don’t be mistaken by what Kamal Nath is saying. What he is saying are his own words.

He’s been a courtier of this family (Gandhi family) for decades. He is doing the bidding of ‘naamdaar’. I urge you to save Madhya

Pradesh from this politics of appeasement.”

Referring to Kamal Nath’s reported remarks that the “mills of Congress grind slow but fine”, the Prime Minister said with a tinge of sarcasm, “Shrimaan Kamal Nath ji, everyone knows how fine you grind.. everyone knows about 84 riots. We can’t let the future of Madhya Pradesh be ruined by trusting these people.”

He said the Congress nationalised the banks saying that there was a monopoly of rich people on it and that they wanted banks to serve in the interest of the poor.

The DGP said that initial investigations revealed that a person identified as Javed, who is Pakistanbased, was allegedly involved in misguiding the accused to carry out the “terrorist act”.

“Avtar, who is a quack, was contacted on WhatsApp a few months ago by one Javed, who claimed to be a Pakistani national from Dubai.

“The so-called Pakistani national, who spoke in Punjabi, first contacted him on the basis of a reference for seeking consultation for his back problem,” the DGP said.

Thereafter, he started discussing Sikh issues with him and motivated him to target the so called “enemies of the Sikh ‘quom’ (community)”, the official said.

A few months ago, Javed put Avtar in touch with Happy who tried to motivate him to carry out terrorist acts in Punjab on the lines of targeted killings of RSS and Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) workers in Punjab in 2016-17.

Row over Nipah death toll in Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 (PTI): A row erupted Saturday over the Nipah death toll in Kerala as an international medical journal stated that the deadly virus had claimed 21 lives, contradicting the official figure of 17 deaths.

According to the state government figures, the Nipah virus hasclaimed 17 lives -14 in Kozhikode and three in neighbouringMalappuram since its outbreak in May this year. The figure includes the death of Mohammed Sabith, the firstvictim, whose samples had not been tested for Nipah.

However, a recent report published in the ‘Journal of Infectiousdiseases’ hasstated that the total Nipah deaths in Kerala was 21. Interestingly, state health secretary Rajeev Sadanandan wasamong the experts who prepared the study report in the globaljournal.

Reacting to media reports on the matter, HealthMinister K K Shylaja said as per the government estimate, 18 people had tested positive for the deadly virus.

Chidambaram denies CBI allegations in Aircel-Maxis case New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Congress leader P Chidambaram has termed as “false” and “baseless” the allegations of the CBI before a court here that he as finance minister had “unlawfully” granted FIPB approval to a Mauritius-based company in the Aircel-Maxis case.

The submissions were made by the politician in his rejoinder filed in response to the reply of the probe agency.

The CBI, in its reply to the anticipatory bail plea of Chidambaram, had alleged that he was not cooperating in the investigations.

“The averments (by the CBI) that the applicant (Chidambaram) had usurped the power of the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs, unlawfully granted the FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) approval to Global Communication Services Ltd, Mauritius, and had chosen not to disclose facts which are in his exclusive knowledge are denied as being false, baseless and untenable,” the politician said.

The rejoinder submissions were filed before Special Judge O P Saini through advocates P K Dubey and Arshdeep Singh.

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Army should be brought in Ayodhya if needed: Akhilesh Ayo d h ya , N ov 2 4 (PTI): Ahead of the Dharam Sabha being held in Ayodhya Sunday to push for the construction of a Ram temple, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said if required the Army should be deployed in the town.

Thousands of people have started gathering in the town ahead of the Vishva Hindu Parishad event.

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has also arrived here Saturday for a separate programme.

Talking to reporters Friday, Yadav had said, “The Supreme Court should take notice of the situation in Uttar Pradesh.

It should seriously consider the matter and bring in the Army, if required... as the BJP and its allies can go to any extent,” Yadav told reporters.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya dismissed Yadav’s claims, saying his remarks simply showed

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his frustration as it was a Dharam Sabha and the Army was not needed for it.

When asked that a significant section of the Muslim community was feeling apprehensive about the event, he tried to allay the fears.

“No one needs to fear (anything) as there is peace in Uttar Pradesh. The government has made elaborate security arrangements to ensure that no untoward incident takes place,” he told PTI. Referring to the firing on unarmed karse-

waks in 1990, Maur ya said, “If Akhilesh Yadav is thinking that a 1990-like situation will prevail, then this will not happen under the government headed by Yogi Adityanath. We will provide adequate security to all and take all necessary action.”

“This is a Dharam Sabha, and there is no need to deploy the Army, and Akhilesh Yadav must understand this,” the UP deputy Chief Minister said.

On the eve of the VHP’s Dharam Sabha, the temple town was virtually turned into a fortress will multiple layers of security and deployment of drones.

A UP Police spokesperson said one additional DGP, one deputy inspector general (DIG), three senior superintendents of police (SSPs), 10 additional SPs, 21 deputy SPs, 160 inspectors, 700 constables, 42 companies of PAC, five companies of RAF, ATS commandos and drones were deployed here.

ED raids TDP MP’s residence, offices

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS): Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Saturday conducted searches at the residence and offices of former Union Minister and TDP MP Y.S. Chowdary here for alleged financial irregularities.

The searches, which began late Friday, continued on Saturday. The officials checked the records, computers and laptops at the offices of the Sujana Group owned by Chowdary.

The officials conducted simultaneous searches at the offices of Splendid Metal Products Ltd and

Sujana Universal Industries and also the head office and residence of Chowdary.

The searches, the second in less than a month, were in connection with a case booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Best & Crompton Engineering Project Limited, a company owned by Srinivas Kalyan Rao, son of former CBI Director Vijaya Rama Rao. Kalyan Rao was accused of cheating nationalised banks to the tune of Rs 304 crore and diverting funds to shell companies.

The ED began the probe into allegations that the shell companies had links with firms owned by Chowdary. Agency officials had also conducted searches at Chowdary’s residence and offices last month.

Chowdary, a member of the Rajya Sabha, is a close aide of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Chowdary was Minister of Science and Technology in the Narendra Modi Cabinet till March when the TDP pulled out of the BJP-led NDA.

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ecent news reports of illegal taxes being forcibly collected from church building construction may have outraged a majority of people but what is more worrisome is the fact that the outrage won’t succeed in forcing the government’s hand to act in order stop the cycle from spreading.

If extortion is tolerated then it will soon even envelope the church itself. The issue was reported in the media and the Dimapur Area Ao Baptish Pastors Fellowship(DAAPBF) issued a confirmation when it expressed shock at the collection by Naga National Political Groups(NNPGs) from the church building construction of Aoyim Baptist Church. DAAPBF in the statement, revealed, that soon after construction work for the church(Aoyim Baptist Church) began after a dedicatory prayer on October 9,2017 “different NNPGs” began levying and demanding taxes from the non-skilled labourers. According to DAAPBF the “taxes” by NNPGs have added to construction cost. The issue was also raised by the apex Ao church body, Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) which lamented the act of extortion from construction workers. ABAM appealed to Christians to stand up against the extortion so that such activities are prevented. The issue of extortion and syndication by NNPGs has been widely reported in the media on several occasions. No one is spared even including those constructing their own private buildings. The person constructing a house gets affected when construction workers are abducted and threatened by gangs for money or tax. If the owner refuses to “refund” the extorted amount, then it will eventually lead to workers abandoning the construction work. When the owner refunds the extorted amount, then it will add to the cost since extortions on workers are forced at random and also by various groups. Since the church body has come out with a strong appeal against extortion from the church projects; it does imply that this means it is okay if extortion is demanded from other institutions. Obviously this does not mean so but what is note worthy is the church is raising this issue and that too only after extortion has reached its doors. If this menace is unchecked, it could even breach church doors. Besides what has been said on the extortion from workers involved in construction of the church building; what is tragic is how the hard earned money, earned through honest toil and sweat, is bring grabbed from the hands of those working at the lowest levels, who continue to remain most vulnerable. Extortion is not a new phenomenon but which has been there since the mid-80s when taxations became a cottage industry. The church has not been ignorant about the problem and at times, had expressed deep distress. Extortion is as evil as corruption even if the latter might seem to be less offensive. Corruption also means many things that are criminal such as stealing, cheating, lying etc but the church hasn’t attempted to confront the evil head on. Churches receive a lot of money either by indiscriminately asking for donations from all kinds of people; or accepting huge offerings from members even if the source is dubious. When there is silence on such major issues, the followers are rightly disturbed about the dichotomy of the church leaders on corruption and extortion.

DailyDevotion Direction of Focus Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters…, so our eyes look to the Lord our God… —Psalm 123:2 This verse is a description of total reliance on God. Just as the eyes of a servant are riveted on his master, our eyes should be directed to and focused on God. This is how knowledge of His countenance is gained and how God reveals Himself to us (see Isaiah 53:1).

Our spiritual strength begins to be drained when we stop lifting our eyes to Him. Our stamina is sapped, not so much through external troubles surrounding us but through problems in our thinking. We wrongfully think, “I suppose I’ve been stretching myself a little too much, standing too tall and trying to look like God instead of being an ordinary humble person.” We have to realize that no effort can be too high.

For example, you came to a crisis in your life, took a stand for God, and even had the witness of the Spirit as a confirmation that what you did was right. But now, maybe weeks or years have gone by, and you are slowly coming to the conclusion— “Well, maybe what I did showed too much pride or was superficial. Was I taking a stand a bit too high for me?” Your “rational” friends come and say, “Don’t be silly. We knew when you first talked about this spiritual awakening that it was a passing impulse, that you couldn’t hold up under the strain.

And anyway, God doesn’t expect you to endure.” You respond by saying, “Well, I suppose I was expecting too much.” That sounds humble to say, but it means that your reliance on God is gone, and you are now relying on worldly opinion. The danger comes when, no longer relying on God, you neglect to focus your eyes on Him. Only when God brings you to a sudden stop will you realize that you have been the loser. Whenever there is a spiritual drain in your life, correct it immediately.

Realize that something has been coming between you and God, and change or remove it at once.

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If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die. ~ Maya Angelou

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The Pioneers (WW-I Naga Labour Corps 1917-1918)

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reat Britain interlaced in the consortium of the allies was necessitated to rally every man power and resources in this war, the acute insufficiency of labour force in western front of France impels them to draft another 50,000 strong labour troops from the Indian sub continent, incidentally during this period Nagas were wadding through the annexation by Great Britain, so 2000 Nagas comprising of 1000 Semas, 400 Lothas, 200 Aos, 200 Rengmas, 200 Changs and other trans frontier tribes were recruited and designated as 21st Naga Labour Corps. The deputy commissioner, Mr. H.C Barnes went in command with a number of clerks and Dobashis. They arrived in France in two main group 688 men on 21st June and 992 men on 22nd July 1917.

It is believed that more than 400 men were perhaps not found fit to sail to France.

Naga’s during this era were still at nascent stage, they were not much familiarized with modern weapons rather they were more convenient with conventional weapons like spear, daos (machetes), stake trapping, shields made of bamboo and animal hides etc. they worked in munitions, transport, railway lines, stevedores and recovery, Nagas gave their unfeigned dedication in every aspect, Nagas were also effectively utilized for inciting fears into the Germans mind in the first sequence.

The criterions for enlisting in the labour corps are: 1. They shall not be enlisted as combatants but nevertheless they must be

disciplined like a soldier and must be agile fit and strong.

2. One leader shall be chosen among the Nagas, this leader must be a person who could command and control over them and that he shall be assisted by British veterans and host of interpreters.

Terms and condition are: 1. Their emoluments will be 15 rupees per month within the Indian territory and rations will be provided free.

2. After they ventured beyond Indian territory their monthly emoluments will be enhanced to rupees 20 per month.

3. An extra wage equivalent to one month rupees 20 will be given as soon as they embarked on a ship.

4. After the completion of 6 months of the work one month extra wage will be added.

5. Remission of house tax rupees 2(two) for the recruited families.

6. They shall not be enlisted as an army but shall be used only during the war period.

7. If they were injured or maimed during the war they shall be compensated half of what the soldiers are entitled in accordance to Indian army regulation volume 1 paragraph 1060.

8. If they were killed or died during the war their family or clan shall be compensated rupees 300 as one time ex-gratia.

9. Those who could stay and serve till the end of the war shall only be enlisted.

As agreed upon earlier Kuhoi Zhimomi a.k.a. Ko Ho Sema Naga son of a

legendary Sumi warrior and chief Sukhai Zhimomi and mother Shevutsusho Murumi was chosen to command over the Naga Labour Corps and Hekiqhe Awomi of Surumi village as his assistant, Kuhoi took his sons along with him.

The Nagas were each directed to carry a set of traditional attires along with spears and daos (traditional machetes), embellished in attires and paraphernalia of conventional gears they were divided into groups and made to swing their daos and spears into the air and vent out their typical Naga war cry while thumping their feet on the ground, meanwhile the Britishers were keenly taking every pictures of this splendor and flamboyant movements and later on these pictures were circulated into the Germans territory and made a propaganda that the Britishers have bought an extraordinary race of people known as the Nagas from the north eastern side of Indian sub-continent to fight against the Germans when they hurl their spears against the enemy it will follow the trajectory line and directly kill the enemy nothing could obscure the enemy from their weapon it penetrates anything and will ultimately retrieve on its own, this propaganda generated fears into the Germans mind that they halted their accede for about a week.

On April 21st 1917 embattled with valour and enthusiasm they marched out of Naga hills resonating gloriously to Marseilles defying all odds not aware of perilous trails and tribulation awaiting them nor foresee that most of

The concept of political sovereignty defined

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r. R.N. Ravi, the Deputy National Security Advisor and India’s Interlocutor for talks with the Nagas, has coined the term “shared-sovereignty,” which certain sections of the Naga people have come to believe as a possible way to resolve the seven-decade long Indo-Naga political problem.

The question is, can there be such a thing as a ‘shared-sovereignty’?

Before we jump into answering it right away, we need to first understand the meaning of political sovereignty.

The French jurist and political philosopher Jean Boden (1530-1596) was possibly the most well-known political theorist on sovereignty. He has been long recognized for his oft-cited definition: “Sovereignty is the absolute and perpetual power of a republic.”

Boden’s concept of sovereignty was derived from the final dissolution of Europe into several independent nation-states in the sixteenth century (see his work on “Of the True Marks of Sovereignty”).

Another legal and political theorist who had written much on the concept of sovereignty is Carl Schmitt (1888-1985). According to him, “Sovereignty is the highest, legally independent, underived power.” To gain a better grasp of his definition, let’s briefly elaborate these points: First, sovereignty is a superlative power of the highest order. That’s why the Germans would say: Soverän ist, wer ȕber den Ausnahmezustand entscheidet, which can be translated, “a sovereign is he who decides on the exceptional case.” In other words, the essence of sovereignty is the political power both to decide what is an exception (as opposed to general constitutional rules or normal situational cases) and to make the decisions appropriate to that exception. This is often demonstrated during emergency situations (President Rule) when the Executive Head temporarily suspends (but not abrogates) all routine rules of the government and decides on an exception in order to create or recover social order when the existing one is threatened by chaos and anarchy. Other marks of sovereign power include the authority to declare war, make peace-treaty, appoint civil servants, grant pardon, hear final appeals, and so on. This being what sovereignty is, it logically implies that there can be only one sovereign entity (supreme authority) at a time in any

given nation.

Second, sovereignty is a legally independent power. In internal matters of a nation, the ruler epitomizing sovereignty can temporarily transcend the legal order, because he is entitled to act when the legal system fails to answer the question of competence.

This is a unique authority over the last decision, although it is not to be construed as a right to monopoly of power or dictatorial rule. On a somewhat similar vein but different level, the people of a land can assert sovereignty by functioning as a selfgoverning, independent entity and refusing to subject themselves to any external power outside their own geopolitical territory. This is essentially what makes a sovereign state, which, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, is defined as “a state that possesses an independent existence, being complete in itself, without being merely part of a larger whole to whose government it is subject.”

Third, sovereignty is an “underived power,” meaning, it does not have to depend on another nation to give it. It is an inherent birthright as human beings made in God’s image.

And by extension, sovereignty is something given to every people group.

That’s why the standard position of the Naga Freedom Movement has always been the assertion of their own sovereignty instead of demanding it from India, because the Naga political issue is not a case of secession either from India or Myanmar. Put it differently, the question of Naga sovereignty is a matter of self-assertion and not something to be settled dependent upon the approval of some other external powers.

No doubt, R.N. Ravi is an admirable man who has come to understand the Naga people and their unique political history very well. But his idea of a “shared-sovereignty” is a fallacious theory, because sovereignty, by definition, is indivisible and thus unshareable. On the other hand, one has to appreciate his argument that ‘sovereignty lies with the people.” If this is really his understanding, then he must also admit that the Naga people, and not the Indian Government, have the ultimate right to decide on their own political future. And this is exactly where the Indo-Naga political problem could find its final resolution.

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them would eventually be devoured by the cruelty of death in this advent including my formidable Great Great grandfather Kuhoi Zhimomi the chief of Naga Labour Corps, his mortal remains were buried in France and only his belongings were brought back by his sons, engraved on his epitaph is Kuhoi Sema Naga which is rendered as Ko Ho Senuna Nagi Mate, it reads that “he took 24 heads and was present at the death of 130 enemies in battle’’ died on 25th December 1917 buried in Mazargues cemetery Marsielles plot no- 1, row no- 16, grave no-3. He exhibits the distinct epitome of a true and valiant Naga leader which also succinctly portrayed that Nagas contribution to the allies in France cannot be submerged to manual works alone.

Here are some of the names of the Naga Labour Corps of WW-I who died and were buried at several parts of the cemeteries in France. They are the embedded symbols of our immense role in this Great War. 1. Mazarques War Cemetery Extension Marsellies France 1. Ko Ho Sema Naga Chief/Mate.878 35th Indian Labour Corps died on 25th Dec 1917.

(Also written as Ko Ho Senuna Nagi, Mate. 35th (Naga) Labour Coy, 25th Dec 1917. It is recorded on his headstone that he took 24 heads and was present at the death of 130 enemies in the Battle) *Real name Kuhoi Sema Naga, son of Sukhai Zhimomi, chief of Sukhai Village.

2. Khunushu labr.504

21st Naga Labour Coy 504 15th July 1917.

3. Keilho labr.899 died on 7th July 1917.

4. Luchezu labr.1263 Indian Labour Corps died on 5th July 1917.

5. Lhozuse labr.680 Indian Labour Corps died on 11th July 1917.

6. Khuchezu labr.988 Indian Labour Corps died on 14th Feb 1918.

2. St. Server Cemetery Rouen France 1. Luvutha labr.1631 21st/38th Naga Coy Indian Labour Corps died on 15th Feb 1918.

2. Lhozuvi labr.968 35th Naga Coy, Indian Labour Corps died on 4th Jan 1918.

3. Chong Shen Tonglu labr.1811 37th Naga Coy Indian Labour Corps died on 13th July 1918.

3 . Aye t t e I n d i a n Cemetery France 1. Shekhu labr.596 38th Naga Labour Coy, Indian Labour Corps 18th Jan 1918.

2. Paruwati labr.2257 37th Naga Labour Coy. Indian Labour Corps died on 15th Dec 1917.

4. Neuve-Chapelle Memorial France 1 Khuzulho labr.35th Naga Coy 973 died on 31st Dec 1917.

3. Kallu labr.403 35th Naga Coy attd. 71st (united Province) ILC died on 19th Dec 1917.

5. Lachhi labr.893 35th Naga Coy Indian Labour Corps died on 29th Dec 1917.

6. Shena labr.1188 Indian Labour Corps died on 25th May 1917.

7. Yezevi labr.1242 Indian Labour Corps died on 1st Jan 1918.

5. La Chapelette British and Indian Cemetery

Peronne France 1. Lhovekhe labr.1683 35th Naga Indian Labour Coy ILC died on 7th Dec 1917 son of Kehisi of Yozami Naga Hills Assam.

2. Zukhehe labr.972 35th Naga Indian Labour Corps died on 3th Feb 1918 next kin Yikeshe of Kiyekhu Naga Hills Assam.

3. Khukhei labr.1855 38th ILC died on 23th Jan 1918 next kin Kuchelho Lizumi Naga Hills Assam.

4. Yosukhe labr.814 38th Naga ILC died on 30th Jan 1918 next kin Hokhoyi of Satakha Naga Hills Assam.

5. Khukhetha labr.974 35th Naga ILC died on 5th Dec 1918 next kin Zevni, Kingokhu Lakhi, Naga Hills Assam.

6. Yekhul labr.1741 35th Naga ILC died on 24th Dec 1917 next kin Haivikhe of Litsimi Naga Hills Assam 7. Raliwir labr.1060 35th Naga ILC died on 28th Jan 1918 next kin Hatowa Lotso Naga Hills Assam.

8 . Ye n k o A l i k a labr.1479 37th Naga ILC died on 7th Feb 1918 next kin Chakchimung of Yamrup Naga Hills Assam.

9. Khoir Kahmo labr.1079 36th Naga ILC died on 16th Nov 1917 next kin Phuntsurva of Mailong Naga Hills Assam.

10. Zavaha labr. 690 Indian Labour corps died on 24-6-1917 11. Zuren Thang larb.1786 36th (Naga) ILC died on 15th Jan 1918 next kin Monsathang of Patin Naga Hills Assam.

(To be concluded) Khekaho Zhimomi (Nihoshe village), D.C Hill East, Zunheboto

Value driven Hornbill festival

he forthcoming ‘Horbill Festival 2018’ has once again brought about a much needed facelift to the state capital-Kohima. Even though in limited stretches, I find myself driving on better roads. Public places are painted vibrantly and tangling lines/ cables looking much more organized. It is certainly an off the chart feeling. Plastic free zones have also been conceptualized, which I earnestly hope will gain impetus for a ‘Plastic Free Nagaland’ in times to come.

But, while the preparation spree is on, considering that the festival is just a week away, it is too much too little.

Being a recurring annual event, I see no reason that it should get anyone off guard when it comes to preparation part of it. Besides, it’s sad that the Hornbill festival should be considered a yardstick for beautification of Nagaland par se; with conscious development effort overlapping the Hornbill festival.

As a general topic, whenever the state of Nagaland is touched upon, be it in magazine write-ups, TV telecast or a tete-a-tete with friends; the Hornbill festival does receive noteworthy mention. So whereas the Hornbill festival may not have necessary stature in terms of the proceeds it generates, it does have a credential in charting Nagaland among the list of tourist destinations and therefore no longer is a visit to Nagaland without reason, even if season based.

I am often approached by acquaintances for value tips pertinent to fooding, lodging, bare necessities for the trip and information pertaining to extravaganza the Hornbill festival offers? Not the least, as irking as it may sound, the query as to if the place is safe for non Nagas? Well, I certainly can’t vouch for a perfect holiday that is worth every penny spent, but as far as safety go… I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever!

But it is encouraging that in this year’s edition of the Hornbill

Festival, a special team of Police and IRB, so called ‘Tourist Police’, have been earmarked to ensure what has been guaranteed - a 24x7 foolproof security to tourists. Such arrangements will definitely go a long way towards attracting more participation, now as well as in times to come. However such security arrangements should remain constant year round, even if in lesser numbers, as tourists cannot be bound by a particular timeframe and attributes like mood, space, finances, holiday offers, etc… do have its considerations.

For organizers and artists, the task is tremendous; this to deliver an immaculate conduct and performances that’s not only self-gratifying but acknowledged for as well. Incessant rehearsals prior in every preparatory stage entails one to forfeit personal requirements to an extent, however, there is also the benefit of learning and the beauty of perfection.

Participation, especially children/youth, therefore has to encouraged so that awareness of the various cultural practices is kept alive, which apparently is being neglected in our quest

to keep up pace with all that is trending and modern. Whereas change is good, still it would be imprudent to forget our past?

Further, the Hornbill festival being a collective effort of all Naga tribes, stages a perfect platform to reach out to people and to let them feel at home.

Hospitality is a trait wherein an unwelcoming behavior of few will eclipsed the good deeds of many. While an individual may present his/her mannerism with ease, challenges do get tested when the requirement is from the general public. Hospitality is irrespective of time, space, reasons or occasions.

And for Nagas, it is a trait inherent in our nature and there is absolutely no requirement to go out of way to prove anything to anyone. It is a practice that should come about effortlessly.

What we need to bear in mind is that while occasions will come and go, impressions will manifest lifelong. May the 19th edition of the Hornbill festival be a grand success wholesomely driven by culture and values.

Khumlamo Patton, Akuk Village, Wokha

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Electric bill monitoring

This is in respect of electricity bill, while appreciating the introduction of online bill payment and providing trusted meter reading submission facility, it is to state that the trusted meter readings which the consumers are submitting seems not properly monitor by your department. In many cases I submit the several meter reading at the end of the month but the bills are generated as reading date as the first part of that month and also with meter reading unit in more that what I submitted. In many cases, though the meter readings are submitted on trusted meter reading facility provided, the bills are not generated. Some bills are generated on average bill with both the previous and present unit reading same thought the reading are submitted and than the next bill is generated on the unit reading submitted with the arrear of previous bill that generated on average which makes the consumer to pay that unnecessary average bill without their fault. Your kind authority is therefore requested to properly monitor the system so as to help the consumers as well as your department in future.

K. Sema

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Communal polarisation creates fear: Manmohan

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday warned that use of religion and caste by political parties to capture power can create an atmosphere of hate and division and asserted that saner elements in the society need to unite to counter such evil designs.

He said that attempts at communal polarisation create an atmosphere of fear, anxiety and uncertainty and said secular character of all the institutions, Judiciary, Executive and Legislature, is a pre-requisite for peace and harmony.

Addressing a conference organised by the Pranab Mukher jee Foundation, Singh claimed that the integrity of major institutions is facing many challenges in the country, while noting that a nation without well functioning institutions is “bound to fail”. The deterioration adversely affects the functioning of state organs and erodes their credibility, he said. “Such a situation, he said, can create chaos in society, economy and poli-

Manmohan Singh (File)

ty,” he said at the conference -- ‘Towards Peace, Harmony and Happiness: Transition to Transformation’ .

The Congress leader said that institutions of governance are a necessary condition to maintain peace and harmony. Besides, they must be impartial, objective and should function for the benefit of all sections of society.

“Unfortunately, the use of religion, caste and other such factors by the political parties to advance their political interests and capture power can create an atmosphere of hate and division among religious and caste groups. Such an environment poses a serious

challenge to the peaceful transition and transformation. “It is in this context that the saner elements in the society need to unite counter the evil designs of those forces that are bent upon to disrupt the peace, harmony and happiness” he said. Quoting Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Gurunanak and Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, the former prime minister said that they all wanted a nation which was free of communal unrest and without any division among people based on their caste, creed, colour, religion or baseless superstitions.

“It should always be remembered that India is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual country.

However, there are certain forces which are taking advantage of such diversity and pose a threat to the unity of the country. “In a multireligious society, communal harmony is very important for citizens to lead a life free from fear, anxiety and uncertainty,” he said.

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Delhi’s air Heavy crowd at Kevichusa foundation award & memorial Lecture quality shows slight Sabarimala shrine (From p-1)

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 (PTI): The Lord Ayyappa shrine witnessed comparatively heavy crowd Saturday, even as a war of words erupted over the government’s handling of the Sabarimala issue. Congress veteran and former Defence minister A K Antony reportedly attacked the state government, saying it was encouraging the BJP and RSS on the matter. Hitting back, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the statement was with “ulterior motives.”

“Antony’s statement that the violence witnessed in Sabarimala was due to inept handling of the issue by chief minister and the DGP was with ulterior motives,” Vijayan said in a Facebook post. He said the government’s measures had been appreciated by the Kerala high court and this statement was to spread canards about the government.

Vijayan also said footfall of devotees had gone up at Sabarimala as all facilities had been arranged for them.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala lashed out at the chief minister, alleging that he was acting as a “godfather” to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Dr. Aier said throughout our modern history, politics of divide and limit and subtle domestication has only led to one group scapegoating the other, and has only fanned the flames of mistrust and violence. “This kind of politics is the fastest way of isolating oneself from the whole. It has not worked in the past and it will not work in the future,” he added.

Rev. Dr. Aier called for forging an alternate history, one that rises “above the prevalent defeatist frames of our cultural ethos.”

Khekiye K. Sema (IAS Retd), who also addressed the gathering, released a linguistic book titled-- ‘Relative Clause Formation in Tenyidie’ authored by Dr. Mimi Kevichusa Ezung.

Later in the program, musical pieces were presented by Nourhe Khate and Chathavi Vupru. The program was chaired by Bano Haralu, where she also delivered the opening speech and led the gathering in a responsive reading.

Stage set for Hornbill Festival

(From p-1) Further, Chubala said that the archives exhibition would showcase collection of selected historical documents from public and private records with reading facilities for interested students, scholars and researchers and sale of departmental publications at WW-II complex. To create awareness on the historic events, importance of artefacts, relics of the past life to the younger generation, the additional director informed that World War II museum would remain open for public from 10am to 4pm.

Tongpang inspects bridges under construction

(From p-1) The other major concern was the unabated quarrying in the Assam side of the bridge which may cause damage to the bridge. However, DC Wokha has been notified on this matter, Er. Talitemsu added.

Later, Tonpang and his entourage visited the under construction bridges at Balijan, the bridge over Chathe river and in Nagarjan in Dimapur.

Tongpang who interacted with the engineers and workers on-site expressed satisfaction at the pace of work carried out with the bridge over Chathe and the one in Nagarjan. He also urged the site engineers at Nagarjan and United village to lay deck slabs from both ends of the bridges once the mid piers were assembled.

The construction of both these bridges began on October 3, 2017 and was initially expected to be completed by April 2019. However, the bridge over Chathe river is expected to be completed by October 2019, while site engineer at Nagarjan bridge, H N Baruah said the bridge at Nagarjan was expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

On the visit to Balijan, it was observed that the foundation was already dug to erect piers. The completion date for the bridge in Balijan has not been notified.

improvement

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement on Saturday due to increased wind speed, favourable for dispersion of pollutants, and settled in the ‘poor’ category, authorities said. The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 264 which falls in the ‘poor’ category, according to data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Four areas in the national capital recorded ‘very poor’ air quality while 22 areas recorded ‘poor’ air quality, the data said. The level of PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) was recorded at 119 and the PM10 level was recorded at 235, it said. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 and 500 ‘severe’.

According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality has improved due to higher wind speed The Particulate Matter (PM) concentration is likely to reduce owing to increased wind speed and air quality is likely to be in poor category, it said.

EC serves notice to Joshi over remarks Cong comes out with ‘people’s charge sheet’ against TRS November 22, Joshi had reportedly said that Modi, BJP MP Uma Bharti and Hindu activist Sadhvi Ritambhara are from “lower castes” and know nothing of Hinduism. He said it is the Brahmins who are learned and know of Hinduism.

Joshi is contesting the December 7 Rajasthan Assembly elections from Nathdwara constituency.

“The notice was served to Joshi by returning officer on Friday and he

has been asked to submit his reply by 11 a.m. on Sunday,” Rajasthan Chief Electoral Officer Anand Kumar said. He said further course of action in the matter will be decided after the candidate’s response.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on November 23 disapproved of Joshi’s remarks in a tweet.

The Congress chief said the remark is contrary to the party’s ideals. Later, Joshi tendered an apology.

H y de r a ba d, N ov 24 (PTI): The Congress Saturday came out with a “people’s charge sheet” accusing TRS chief and caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of failing to keep his promises to the people of Telangana.

Racheting up the attack on the Telangana Rashtra Samithi ahead of the December 7 state assembly polls, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala described KCR

Randeep Surjewala (File)

as “BJP stooge” and “King of Corruption and Rhetoric” and said the TRS should be renamed “Te-

langana Ravaged by SelfInterests.”

Surjewala alleged that KCR (as Rao is popularly known) and TRS provided family rule, coupled with “unbridled and rampant corruption.”

“The four-years-threemonths of TRS government is corruption and utter misrule. KCR’s single point agenda is family and coterie rule.

KCR-led TRS government should be given

a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most corrupt government of India,” he said at a press conference here, after releasing the “charge sheet on anti-people rule of TRS in Telangana.”

Sur jewala claimed that the TRS and BJP were undeclared allies in the state and Centre and that vote for TRS is vote for BJP. “KCR is a BJP stooge failing to protect Telan-

gana’s interests. He supported the NDA and BJP on different occasions.”

“Bada Modi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and Chota Modi (KCR) are in the looting and cheating together to dupe and deceive the people of Telangana and the entire country, Surjewala said, referring to the TRS extending support to the BJP-led NDA government’s decisions on demonetisation and GST.

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This was the third successive quarterly loss for Jet Airways, which is struggling to raise capital to keep itself afloat.

“In view of this extremely challenging operating environment, we at Jet Airways have had to take some unprecedented steps,” the airline said in the com-

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These services, however, will continue to be provided to customers travelling in the first and business class across Jet Airways domestic and international network, the airline said.

The move comes weeks after Travel Food Services (TFS), the firm that operates the lounge at Mumbai airport, discontinued the facility for Jet Airways passengers due to non-payment of dues.

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the logistics cost to 10 per cent for the industry from 14 per cent now,” he said.

A recent KPMG study stated that five potential sites in West Bengal offer the opportunity to develop endto-end logistics parks with multi-modal capabilities -Dankuni, Durgapur, Tajpur, Malda city and Siliguri.

Together, they have the potential to mobilise investments worth USD 1.5 billion and generate as many as 30,000 direct jobs and up to nearly one lakh indirect jobs, it said.

The market size of the state’s logistics sector will reach USD 20 billion by 2020, the report added.

Mitra also said the aviation sector has seen a sharp growth from Kolkata and Bagdogra airports, with increase in the number of flights and passengers.

munication.

One such step is suspension of these services for platinum and gold members of JetPrivilege travelling in economy class, it added.

Last week, airline chief executive officer Vinay Dube had said it was in “active discussion” with various investors to secure sustainable financing to navigate through current headwinds and create long-term growth.

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Ko l k ata , N ov 2 4 (PTI): West Bengal holds the potential to become a logistics hub of the east and attract investments of around Rs 5,000 crore by 2020, the state’s Finance Minister Amit Mitra said on Saturday.

Quoting a report, Mitra said this would help create direct and indirect jobs for 50,000 people.

“We have potential to become a logistics hub, having potential for investment of Rs 5,000 crore by 2020,” Mitra said at the CII-organised ‘Logistics Colloquium 2018’.

Asked whether the state government will offer any specific sops to boost the logistics sector in Bengal, the minister said he would first seek suggestions from stakeholders in this regard.

“The target is to bring down

Mumbai, Nov 24 (PTI): Cash-starved private carrier Jet Airways has temporarily suspended its complimentary lounge services to JetPrivilege platinum and gold members travelling in economy class, as it battles high operations cost due to increased jet fuel prices and falling rupee.

The revised complimentary lounge access policy, which is not applicable for flights operated by its codeshare partner carrier, will come into effect from December 1, Jet Airways said in a communication to customers on its website.

“Effective December 1, we have revised our complimentary lounge access policy for guests travelling in economy. Complimentary lounge access for JetPrivilege platinum athe nd gold members travelling in economy will be temporarily suspended,” it said.

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programs, Facebook has already trained one million people across 150 cities and 48,000 villages with support from 50 partners.

These efforts — where the users are trained on using Facebook and photosharing platform, Instagram to build their business — are being organised under Facebook’s Community Boost programme.

“At Facebook, we want to ensure that the benefits of connectivity are realised by everyone, everywhere, in India. Our mission at Facebook is to empower local entrepreneurs with digital skills so that they can grow their business,” she said.

The training modules for these businesses in digital marketing and online safety — developed by Facebook — are available in 14 local languages.

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reach 29 states in India and have received strong response in states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Odisha and Rajasthan among others.

Asked about steps being taken to curb abusive and hate speech on the platform, including those for businesses, Das said the company has already taken down over 1.5 billion pieces of content this year that were in that realm.

“We take the issue of hate speech, abuse very seriously... we are cognizant of our responsibility... we have partnered with civil society organisations to (jointly) work on community education. Apart from a big team of reviewers globally, we are also deploying AI (artificial intelligence) tool to flag such content,” she explained.

On political ads, Das said the issue is an important one and the company is working on it.

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New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Social media giant Facebook Saturday said it aims to train five million people on skills to help them use the digital media to expand their business and access global markets.

The US-based company, which counts India as one of its largest markets, has already trained about one million people through its various initiatives.

“Facebook is committed to enabling small businesses to reach the global economy, and we are partnering various organisations to reach out to people. We are committed to training 5 million people with digital skills and global market access by 2021,” Facebook Public Policy Director (India, South and Central Asia) Ankhi Das told reporters here. She added that with 10 ongoing

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work which determines the amount of funds that ought to be maintained as reserves.

“All we are saying is there has to be some discussion and some norms under which Reserve Bank will have a capital framework,” he said, adding that surplus funds could be used for poverty alleviation programmes by future governments over the next several years.

The RBI board at its meeting earlier in the month decided to set up a high-level committee for examining the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) to determine the appropriate levels of reserve the central bank should hold.

The RBI is reported to be holding a massive

Rs 9.59 lakh crore of reserves.

Answering questions with regard to the autonomy of the Reserve Bank, Jaitley said it has to be exercised within the framework of law.

“The government’s viewpoint is that we respect and we will always maintain the autonomy within the framework of the laws which have been laid down,” he said.

The government, Jaitley added, would continue to flag issues with the Reserve Bank in the larger interest of the economy, and there has to be coordination between the central bank and the government “If there are sectors of economy which are starved of liquidity or credit, as a sovereign government... we certainly will flag those issues wherever the RBI has the authority to decide certain things,” the minister said, adding there is no institutional failure.

He further said that during the Congress-led UPA regime, fiscal deficit went as high as 6 per cent of the GDP.

60 cases resolution plans have been approved, in 240 cases liquidation orders have been given, 126 cases are in appeal. These cases which have been resolved have led to recovery of Rs 71,000 crore as of now,” Srinivas said here. Taking into consideration cases that are at a mature stage of being addressed under the Code, he said the amount would be another Rs 50,000 crore.

“If you factor that, you have around Rs 1.2 lakh crore coming through resolutions... (then adding up) pre-admission settlements, then it becomes Rs 2.4 lakh crore,” Srinivas said.

Further, the Corporate Affairs Secretary noted that there are non-standard NPA accounts that have been converted to standard accounts by virtue of borrowers paying back the overdue amount and that figure would be around Rs 45,000 to 50,000 crore.

Together, the amount would be close to Rs 3 lakh crore in terms of stressed assets that have been directly and indirectly impacted by the Code, he added.

Srinivas also said that much of the money might be pertaining to operational creditors.

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New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government does not need any extra funds from the Reserve Bank or any other institution to meet the fiscal deficit target.

However, he added that extra funds, which may accrue from the new capital framework of the Reserve Bank, can always be used for poverty alleviation programmes over the years by future governments.

“We don’t need any extra funds from any other institution to finance our fiscal deficit. Let’s be very clear that’s not the intention of the government.

And we are not saying that in next six months give me some money. I don’t need it,” the minister said in an interview to TV channel Times Now. India’s fiscal deficit is slated to come down to 3.3 per cent of GDP at the end of the current fiscal.

Responding to criticism that the government was eyeing RBI’s reserves, Jaitley said globally central banks have a capital frame-

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): The insolvency law has helped in directly and indirectly addressing stressed assets worth Rs 3 lakh crore in the last two years, a senior government official said Saturday.

More than 9,000 cases have come for redressal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which became fully operational in December 2016.

Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas said there has been a direct and indirect impact of the Code on stressed assets worth close to Rs 3 lakh crore.

The estimated amount, included recoveries made through resolution plans and cases settled before admission by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the Code.

Over 3,500 cases have been resolved at pre-admission stage and resulted in claims worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore getting settled, he said.

Under the Code, cases are taken up for resolution only after approval from the NCLT. “About 1,300 cases have been admitted and out of that, in about 400 cases, corporate insolvency resolution process has been completed... in

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K A R A C H I , N ov 2 4 (Agencies): Authorities in Pakistan have arrested two suspected facilitators believed to have been involved in Friday's terrorist assault on the Chinese consulate here. While one suspect was arrested from Karachi, the other was apprehended at Shahdadpur on Saturday in a joint operation undertaken by law enforcement officials.

Quoting sources, Geo News reported that at least one suspect was in touch with the terrorists prior to the foiled attempt.

Both the suspects arrested are undergoing interrogations at an undisclosed location, and their identities have not been revealed by the authorities as of yet.

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah met with China's Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing on Saturday and stated that the terrorists had arrived from Balochistan. He also mentioned that security at the Sindh-Balochistan border will be beefed up following the incident. Furthermore, the Chief Minister mentioned that he has ordered a security audit of all consulates. The Ambassador appreciated the prompt action showcased by Pakistan's police forces.

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T E H R A N , N ov 2 4 (Agencies): Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called Israel a “cancerous tumor” established by Western countries to advance their interests in the Middle East.

Iran’s leaders frequently condemn Israel and predict its demise, but Rouhani, a relative moderate, rarely employs such rhetoric.

Addressing an annual Islamic Unity Conference on Saturday, Rouhani said “one of the ominous results of World War II was the formation of a cancerous tumor in the region.” He went on to refer to Israel as a “fake regime” set up

by Western countries.

Iran supports militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas that are pledged to Israel’s destruction. Iran has never threatened to attack Israel, but has vowed to retaliate if it is attacked.

Israel views Iran as an existential threat.

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close ties with “regional Muslim nations” to protect Israel, an apparent reference to Iran’s regional rival Saudi Arabia and the kingdom’s Sunni Arab allies.

He said bowing to American pressure amounts to “treason.”

He added, however, that Iran was prepared to defend Saudi Arabia from “terrorism and superpowers.”

“We do consider you as a brother,” he said. “We do consider the people of Mecca and Medina our brothers,” he added, referring to Islam’s two holiest cities, in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran nearly three years ago after Iranian protesters stormed its diplomatic posts in Iran in response the kingdom’s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.

The two countries support opposite sides in the wars in Syria and Yemen.

Protestors and police are seen clashing on the Champs Elysee as part of a nationwide protest in Paris against higher fuel prices

Paris, Nov 24 (Agencies): Police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters in Paris, who were angry over rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies, in the second weekend of “yellow vest” protests that have caused disruption across France.

Several hundred protesters had converged on the Champs Elysees where they faced police sent to prevent them from reaching the nearby presidential Elysee Palace.

Some protesters sang the national anthem while others carried signs with slogans saying “Macron, resignation” and “Macron, thief ”.

For more than a week, protesters clad in the fluorescent yellow jackets that all motorists in France must have in their cars have blocked highways across the country with burning

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Some 3,000 police officers have been drafted in to work in Paris on Saturday, city hall said, with security forces having to handle a demonstration against sexual violence, a soccer match and a rugby game in the capital on the same day.

Last Saturday, when nearly 300,000 people took part in the first yellow vest demonstrations countrywide, retailers’ daily revenue fell 35 percent, according to consumer groups.

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They are opposed to taxes Macron introduced last year on diesel and petrol which are designed to encourage people to shift to more environmentally friendly transport. Alongside the tax, the government has offered incentives to buy green or electric vehicles.

Security forces are concerned that far-left and far-right extremists may infiltrate the demonstrations, escalating the crowd-control challenges. Around 30,000 people are expected to protest in Paris alone, Denis Jacob, secretary general of police union Alternative Police, told Reuters.

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We the VOHINUMI CLAN with immense joy and gratitude would like to thank our Almighty God and Congratulate Mr. VELATSO DEMO, District Forest Officer (DFO), Phek on being conferred with Indian Forest Service (IFS) by the Department of Forest, Government of Nagaland.

The Clan prays to our Almighty to bless him with wisdom and good health, for more success to come in his career. We wish him the very best in his future endeavours.

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LAKHUNI SENSO MUNGDANG P.O MANGKOLEMBA DIST. MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND FELICITATION With immense pride and honour the Lakhuni Senso Mungdang would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our esteemed members.

1. Er. Limanaro, D/o Lt. Chubawati on being promoted to the post of Addl. Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) Tuensang, Nagaland.

2. Miss Chubalemla Aier, D/o Lt. Er. Saku Aier of Lakhuni on being promoted to Joint Director under the Directorate of Treasuries and Accounts, Kohima, Nagaland.

We pray that Almighty God continue to bless them in all their future endeavours.

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Union and say: Well people didn’t like that deal, can we have another one? ... I don’t think they’re going to come to us and say: We’ll give you a better deal.”

May, who has previously warned about the dangers of the UK leaving without a deal or not leaving at all, would not be drawn on whether she would quit if MPs refused to back her deal.

Asked what was a more likely outcome in such an event -- a no-deal exit or the UK remaining in the EU -she said “from my point of view, personally, there is no question of ‘no Brexit’ because the government needs to deliver on what people voted on in the referendum

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Paris, Nov 24 (IANS): The French Army, in a raid on a terrorist organisation in Mali, has neutralised at least 30 terrorists, including Hamadoun Kouffa, a prominent jihadist leader, officials said.

“At this stage of the evaluation of the operation, it appears that about 30 terrorists were put out of action, among whom are probably the head of the Katiba Massina, Hamadoun Kouffa, and its main cadres,” Chief of the Defence Staff of France, General Francois Lecointre, said in the statement on Friday.

The raid took place in the Malian region of Mopti, and combined the action of many air assets: Mirage 2000, Tiger and Gazelle helicopters backed by Reaper drones, C135 tanker and maneuver helicopters, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the general.

French Defence Minister Florence Parly has hailed the “courageous and effective” action of the soldiers involved in this operation.

no one country can block the withdrawal agreement on its own at this stage.

Meanwhile, the leader of the DUP, Arlene Foster, has said she will “look again” at her party’s deal with the Conservatives if Mrs May’s Brexit bill passes through parliament.

May told the Emma Barnett Show that her job was to persuade MPs to back her but also to “explain” the merits of the deal to the public.

Asked what her plan B was, if MPs rejected the deal, she suggested there would be little point going back to the EU to ask for further changes.

“I believe if we were to go back to the European

L o n d o n, N ov 2 4 (IANS): General Mark Carleton-Smith, the head of the British army, has said that Russia was now a “far greater threat” to the UK’s national security than the Islamic State (IS) terror group, the media reported on Saturday.

In his first interview since being appointed Chief of the General Staff in June, Gen Carleton-Smith said Russia was “indisputably” a bigger threat than Islamic terrorist groups like Al Qaeda and IS, the BBC reported.

“Russia has embarked on a systematic effort to explore and exploit Western vulnerabilities, particularly in some of the non-traditional areas of cyber, space, undersea warfare,” he said.

“We cannot be complacent about the threat Russia poses or leave it uncontested.”

The 54-year-old former SAS commander led the search for slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden following the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and was at the forefront of Britain’s role in the campaign to combat the IS in Iraq and Syria.

The UK has blamed Russia for the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury earlier this year. In October, the British government accused Russia’s GRU military intelligence service of being behind four high-profile cyber-attacks on targets including the US Democratic Party and a small TV network in Britain.

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in 2016”.

Asked by a caller called Michael if the UK would be better off outside the EU under her deal than staying in, she said that as someone who voted to Remain, she had never said the “sky would fall in” if Brexit happens.

“I think we will be better off in a situation which we’ll have outside the European Union, where we have control of all those things, and are able to trade around the rest of the world,” she said.

She added, “You say: Are we better off ?... actually it’s a different sort of environment, and a different approach that we’ll be taking to things.”

The UK and EU have agreed in principle the framework for their future relations outlining how UKEU trade, security and other issues would work.

The document, known as the “political declaration”, is not legally-binding but will be the starting point for negotiations on co-operation after the UK leaves. It has been heavily criticised by many MPs for lacking detail.

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L o n d o n, N ov 2 4 (IANS): British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK should not hope for a “better deal” from the EU if MPs reject her Brexit agreement.

She told a BBC phonein that there would be just “more division and uncertainty” if Parliament voted against the agreement next month.

But she declined to say whether the UK would be better off outside the EU, saying only it would be “different”.

A summit of EU leaders to sign off the deal will go ahead on Sunday despite “unresolved” issues over Gibraltar.

Spain is seeking written assurances from the UK that it will be directly consulted over its future trade negotiations with the EU which relate to Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, BBC reported on Friday.

Its prime minister Pedro Sanchez has said he won’t decide whether to attend Sunday’s summit until these are provided.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Kangching Bühü Union Dimapur would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri K. Bashing Phom for his appointment as District Brand Ambassador Swachh Bharat Mission for Longleng Dist.

The Union wishes and prays that Almighty God continue to bless and guide you towards greater achievements in your future endeavors.

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Michael Buble’s ‘Love’ conquers all on U.K. album chart Alia raised the bar for herself: Meghna Gulzar F M ichael Buble has his fourth No. 1 album in the U.K., as Love (Reprise/ Warner Music) enters at the top. Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” (Republic/ Universal) leads the singles chart for a third week.

Buble’s album finishes its first week with 66,000 combined units, 88 percent of them physical CDs. That’s the Canadian singer’s third-highest opening week in the U.K. He first topped the countdown with 2009’s Crazy Love,

following it with Christmas in 2011 and To Be Loved in 2013.

Mumford & Sons land in second place, thanks to 58,000 combined units, with Delta (Gentlemen of the Road/Island) and a strong sales week in the album market sees Little Mix arrive at No. 3 with their fifth set, LM5 (Syco Music/Sony Music).

That’s the most-streamed album of the week, according to the Official Charts Company.

The Greatest Showman soundtrack (Atlantic/

Warner) falls 3-4, while the Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack (Virgin/ Universal) rebounds 11-5.

The farewell album by pop favorites Boyzone, Thank You & Good Night (Rhino/Warner) enters at No. 6 to become their ninth top 10 album; Paul Heaton starts at No. 10 with the retrospective The Last King Of Pop (EMI/ Universal), a retrospective covering his days with the Housemartins, the Beautiful South and his later collaborations with Jacqui Abbott.

Grande’s single finishes some 24,000 combined units ahead of Little Mix’s “Woman Like Me,” which moves back up a place to its No. 2 peak.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow” (Interscope/ Universal) dips 2-3, while Jess Glynne is up 7-4 with “Thursday” (Atlantic/Warner). It’s her ninth top five U.K. single, drawing her level for the most such hits with labelmate Rita Ora, who falls 4-5 with “Let You Love Me.” (Billboard)

ilmmaker Meghna Gulzar says actress Alia Bhatt has raised the bar for herself in cinema with her role of Sehmat Khan -- the Indian spy -- in the movie “Raazi”.

“Alia performed quite challenging scenes in the movie. She would be trembling before you say action but the moment camera rolls, you see the performer in her taking over everything. She has raised the bar in acting for herself,” Meghna told IANS over e-mail. The daughter of veteran lyricist-poet Gulzar, Meghna, who was her first choice for Sehmat and showed the India-Pakistan spy drama she could not see anyone except Alia against the backdrop of the 1971 war playing the role. through the film, admitted that Alia “I could not see anyone else play

this part. If she (Alia) had not done the film, I don’t think I would have made it. Alia’s vulnerability, fragility fitted the character which I imagined.

I am grateful for the belief she had put into the character and brought it to life.”

Besides Alia, “Raazi” which became the first female-led film (nonfranchise) to earn more than 100 crore, also features actors like Vicky Kaushal, Alia’s mother Soni Razdan and Rajit Kapur. After having its world premiere on the small screen a few days ago, “Raazi” is now all set to premiere on Zee Cinema on Saturday night.

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lassical music enthusiasts were treated to some wonderful music by Maestro Mar-

ouan Benabdallah on November 23 at the Nagaland Conservatory Chapel. His repertoire was an array

of Eastern Arab music which took the listeners to a whole new culture experience. The performed

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pieces started with ‘Introduction and Oriental Dance’ by Salvador Arnita, and included pieces by Dia Succari, Malik Aslanian, Zad Moultaka, A. Khachaturian, Claude Debussy, and ended with ‘Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2’ by Franz Liszt. The concert was well received and left the audience wanting for more.

Piano workshop was also conducted at the Shofar Music Academy.

The programme was held in collaboration with Nagaland Conservatory of Music and Shofar Music Academy with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco.

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Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam (L) celebrates the wicket of West Indies batsman Devendra Bishoo with team-mates.

Chittagong, Nov 24 (Agencies): Bangladesh beat West Indies by 64 runs in the first Test match played at Chittagong to take a 1-0 lead in the Test series.

It was a low scoring thriller with the pitch helping the spinners, which Bangladesh took advantage of.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disappointing start, losing an early wicket of Soumya Sarkar for 0.

However, Imrul Kayes and Mominul Haque added 104 runs for the 2nd wicket.

Haque played with positive intent, reaching his century off 135 balls. The hosts were reduced to 235 for 7

before Nayeem Hasan and Taijul Islam’s 56-run unbeaten partnership ended day 1 on 315 for 8. On day 2, Bangladesh was bowled out for 324.

The West Indies openers Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite added 29 runs for the opening wicket before Bangladesh reduced West Indies to 88 for 5.

The dangerous Hetmyer played with positive intent putting pressure on Bangladesh bowlers with his big-hitting. He reached his half-century off 42 balls and added 92 runs for the 6th wicket with Dowrich, who remained not out on 63. In the end, Bangladesh

bowled out West Indies for 246 in 64 overs with a lead of 78 runs.

In their second innings, Bangladesh lost quick wickets to end the 2nd day on 55 for 5. On the third day, the West Indies bowlers picked up the last 5 wickets to be bowl Bangladesh out for 125. Chasing 204 runs to

win, Bangladesh spinners reduced West Indies to 11 for 4. Hetmyer played with positive intent once again, putting pressure on the Bangladesh bowlers.

West Indies were reduced to 75 for 8 as Warrican and Ambris added 63 runs for the 9th wicket before Mehedi Hasan picked the wicket of Warrican for 41. Eventually, Bangladesh bowled out West Indies for 139 runs in the 2nd innings.

Bangladesh 324 in 92.4 overs Mominul Haque 120, Imrul Kayes 44, Taijul Islam 39*, Gabriel 4/70, Warrican 4/62) and 125 in 35.5 overs ( Mahmudullah 31, Rahim 19, Bishoo 4/26) beat West Indies 246 in 64 overs ( Hetymer 63, Dowrich 63*, Nayeem Hasan 5/61) and 139 in 35.2 overs ( Ambris 43, Warrican 41, Taijul Islam 6/33) by 64 runs.

The second Test match will be played at Dhaka from November 30.

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It's been a year since you left us, but your memories are our strength that keep us going and you still hold a place in our hearts no one can replace.

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From Husband, Daughters, Daughter-In-Law, Son-In-Law, And Grand Children.

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Drogba rules out stint in ISL

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has ruled out the possibility of coming out of retirement and playing in the Indian Super League, saying there is nothing left for him to achieve in his illustrious career.

The 40-year-old Drogba drew curtains to his two decade long career on Thursday and a day after he came on a tour to India, raising hopes of thousands of his Indian Chelsea fans.

But the former Ivory Coast international rubbished any such speculations, saying he is open to help Indian football in any capacity but not as an active player. “I think there are other ways to encourage Indian football but I am not going to come out of retirement and play again,” Drogba said, ruling out any chance of turning up for any ISL

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side like other international stars did.

“Once you announce that you are done it’s good to try to stick to it. I have done and achieved everything in the last 20 years so I think it’s time for me to relax a bit,” he added.

Drogba, however, said he is open to the idea of giving back to the game as a coach in near future. “After 20 years of experience on the football pitch. I think I have learnt a lot playing around those big players,

those big managers. So this is something I cannot write off,” he said.

Drogba is in the country on a promotional tour as global ambassador of Yokohama Tyres, a sponsor of the English Premier League side Chelsea.

Asked if he was willing to invest his time and money in India in future, Drogba replied, “I haven’t thought about it. I don’t know, may be, if the opportunity is right and everything goes according to plan then why not.”

Drogba became a household name after Jose Mourinho signed him for a record deal in 2004 and the striker can’t thank his former manager enough. “You guys know me at Chelsea just because of him (Mourinho).

He decided to sign me and give me a chance to play in one of the biggest club of the world,” he signed off.

GRATITUDE Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to all our well wishers who stood by us and extended all your prayers, moral, physical and financial support d uring t he p rolong ed illness and sad demise of our beloved mother, Lt. Temsulemla Imti.

Even though it is impossiple to thank each and every one of you individually, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly in days to come.

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LATE TEMSULEMLA IMTI (W/o Late Lanutoba Mollier) BORN : 26.08.1940 – DIED : 18.11.2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED LATE GHOIKHU KITS (G. KITS)

Dearest Azao, It has been 25 years, since you departed from us.

Your absence has greatly been sensed at times of our laughters and tears. Your serene beauty and words of wisdom are greatly missed in our silence. We always love you and miss you.

LATE TEKASHILU WALLING Our most beloved father went to be with the Lord on November 19th, 2018. In our moment of grief we found solace in the presence of many who loved him dearly.

Our heartfelt gratitude to all the well wishers, individual, prayer groups, Union, Churches, Neighbours, Friends, D'coy 9th (IR) for their continous Financial, Physical, Spiritual & Material support at the demise of our father.

We also thank the doctors and nurses of Nikos Hospital Dimapur for their service during the treatment of our father. All we can say is Thank You. May God's blessing be upon you.

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21.06.1942 – 25.11.2017 "Sadly missed along life's ways, Quietly remembered everyday...

No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, you are always there."

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Died on 14th Nov. 2018

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D i m a p u r , N ov 2 4 (NPN): Chieswema Battalion of Assam Rifles organised a friendly volleyball match between troops of Assam Rifles and a team comprising local youth from Chizami on November 24.

The friendly match was organised to bridge the gap between security forces and local residents and also to encourage the local youth to participate in sports activities for overall growth. 15 youths from Chizami village participated in the match.

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-Lots of love Children, Grand-children, Great grandchildren and in-laws.

Loving Wife, Children and Parents

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D i m a p u r , N ov 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland Masters Games Association (NMGA) has convened a meeting on November 27 at 10:00 am at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur to discuss matters relating to participation in the upcoming 2nd National Masters Games. All the district representatives/ executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

Not a day goes by without remembering you both. Your departure is very painful but your blessed lives and struggles to raise and mould us (12 Children) gives us strength to move forward.

We will forever cherish your good deeds, prayers and memories and we hope that your blessings will continue to guide us through, until we meet again.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

At the Age of 47 We the family of Late Mr. Vikethoho Rhetso would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to each and every individual, churches, neighbour, union, friends and well wishers who stood by us at the sudden and sad demise of our beloved brother on the 14th Nov. 2018.

Indeed, we are humbled and honoured by your overwhelming kind gesture and noble act of kindness, it is our prayer that our Almighty God blesses you all.

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2ND FEB. 1962 – 17TH NOV. 2018.

A good name is better than a good ointment. And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

Ecclesiastes 7:1.

The family of Late G. KITS wishes to acknowledge each and every individual for the gestures of kindness shown to us during this hour of bereavement. Words are not enough to express our sincere gratitude for the support shown through prayers, physical, financial, moral contributions at the sad demise of our beloved.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) 28. Er. Ghosheto, Padumpukhuri.

2. DSBC, Youth Ministry.

29. Mr. Vitoshe, Thahekhu Village 3. DSBC, 12 Sectors of Youth Fellowship 30. Mr & Mrs. K. Kakheho Yeptho, Thahekhu Village, 4. Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu, Pastor DSBC 31. Mr & Mrs. Ihoto Z. Shohe, Mishikito.

5. Rev. Tokishe, Pastor Shena Old Village.

32. Mr. Akashe Zhimomi, President DCCI 6. Rev. Shikuho, Secretary of DOME, WSBAK. 33. United Colony Ward No. 20.

7. Mrs. Kiholi, Prayer Convenor NPPC. 34. Sumi Council United Colony.

8. Mr. Pukhuvi Yeptho & Prayer Group.

35. Sumi Totimi Hoho, United Colony.

9. Dr. & Mrs. Sukhato A. Sema, Retd. Principal Director, Faith Hospital. 36. Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, United Colony.

10. Dr. Victo A. Wotsa, Nikos Hospital.

37. Shena Old Village 11. Dr. Ikheto Y. Sema, Nikos Hospital.

38. Shena Old Dimapur Area 12. Dr. Manong Chohwanglim, Zion Hospital & Research Centre.

39. Shena Old Kohima Area 13. Dr. Lanusungkum Jamir, Fellowship Nursing Home 40. Shena New Dimapur Community 14. Mr. P. Dutta, Proprietor Network Travels, Gwti.

41. Naxi kughuko tughalomi Welfare 15. Doctors & Nurses CIHSR 42. Aza Tilimi 16. Doctors & Nurses Dispur Hospital Gwti.

43. Aza sanah 17. Mr. Tovihoto Aye, Honourable Advisor Power, Govt. of Nagaland. 44. Achumi kuposhukulu 18. Mr & Mrs. Teisonise Metha & Mrs. Aboli Metha, 4th NAP Commdt. 45. Xelhozhe Baptist Church 19. Mr & Mrs. C.P. Singh 46. Usutomi Union Dimapur Area 20. Mr & Mrs. N. Sema, Dy Kilonser NSCN/GPRN 47. Western Sumi Kukami Hoho 21. Mr & Mrs Akato Chophy, Vice-President NSCN-R 48. All Nagaland Private Bus Union 22. Dr. Toiho & Mrs. Er. Kahuli.

49. T.A.N.S.A. 23. Mr & Mrs. Joseph Hesso, DIG, HQ Khm. 50. All Sumi Students’ Union 24. Mr. Hovishe, G.S ANPBU 51. Western Sumi Students’ Union 25. Mr. Vika, Retd DIG 52. Dimapur Sumi Students’ Union 26. Dr. Khekugha Murru, Sumi Kukuputsa.

53. Teachers, GTMS United Colony.

27. Mr. Kuhoi Zhimomi, President Dimapur Sumi Council 54. GSS Group.

Though we are unable to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude and it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God blesses you all abundantly.

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Mary wins historic sixth World C’ships title

New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI): India’s M C Mary Kom won a historic sixth gold in the World Championships here Saturday, the mother-of-three doing, without breaking a sweat, what no other woman boxer has done or known before.

Moments after Mary Kom became the most successful boxer in the history of women’s world championships by beating Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota in an unanimous 5-0 verdict in the 48kg category summit bout, young Sonia Chahal settled for a silver medal after losing her final.

The Olympic bronze medallist came into the all-important bout, which coincided with her 36th birthday, optimistic of adding to her five world championships titles, and, without an iota of doubt, she walked the talk against Okhota in front of a packed K D Jhadav Stadium.

The feisty Manipuri now has an incredible six gold and one silver in the showpiece, the last yellow metal coming in 2010 in Bridgetown.

The results read 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 in favour of Mary Kom who had beaten the opponent in a tournament in Poland this year.

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Indian boxer Mary Kom (in Blue) gets emotional as she celebrates after winning the final match of women’s light flyweight 45-48 kg against Hanna Okhota. (PTI)

Kom was tied with Ireland’s Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) on the number of medals won by a woman.

With this, ‘Magnificent Mary’ also matched Cuban legend Felix Savon as the joint most successful pugilist (men and women) in the Championships history.

The feisty Manipuri, a mother of three children, won a silver in the inaugural edition in 2001 and then went on to win a gold each in the next five editions -- 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

Overwhelmed, Mary Kom broke down after coming out of the ring as she went around to greet the packed crowd and the assembled officials. Wrapped in the tri-colour, she thanked her fans for their “unstinted” support.

“I am a little bit emotional today. There is no (48kg) weight category in the Olympic Games. Because of your love and support, I feel I will be able to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four years ago, I was not able to qualify for Rio. I am still suffering from

that,” she said.

India ended the championships with 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze -- from Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg).

India’s best performance ever was the eight medals, including four gold, it won in 2006 in New Delhi.

“Thank you for your love and support. I don’t have anything to give except for a gold in the country. I know it will be a bit difficult for me to win a gold in Tokyo as I will have to fight in 51kg.

173 Bn CRPF to organise football tourney

UEFA followed the rules in Ramos case: WADA

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D IMA P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): 173 Bn CRPF in collaboration with Diphupar Naga Students Union (DNSU) will be organizing a football tournament from November 26 to 30, under the theme “Peace and Harmony.”

Highlighting about the event at a press conference, 173 Bn CRPF Airfield Dimapur Deputy Commandant M Dzuvichu and Assistant Commandant Videkho said that the event is the first of its kind within the Diphupar area. The objective of the tournament is to have peaceful co-existence with the area and Dimapur in general, the Commandant

said. 16 neighbouring villages will be taking part in the tourney were winners will be awarded with trophies, cash award and certificates, they said.

Individual award winners will also walk away with cash prize and certificates.

M Dzuvichu said that sports kit will also be provided to all the participants.

The commandants also mentioned about the various activities that they had undertaken to assist the populace under Civic Action Programme (CAP).

He said that free coaching was conducted for youths who have registered for the CRPF constable post. About 595 youths have enrolled of which 100 are female which

is a positive response, the assistant commandant said.

The inaugural programme will be held in the presence of PHED minister, Nagaland N Jacob Zhimomi and chief patron of the tourney will be DIG (OPS) Kohima Sarbjit Singh.

The tournament commissioner will be Dimapur District Football Refree Association (DDFRA) president Shiyito Achumi.

Fixture November 26 1st Match - I K i s h e Fc Vs Naga United Village Student Union (11:30 am) 2nd Match - Fc Young Brothers Vs Sodzulhou 6th Mile (1 Pm) 3rd Match - Diphupar “B” F.C Vs J.N. Aier College (02:30 pm)

Mumbai, ATK play out goal-less draw

Players of Mumbai City FC and ATK during their match on Saturday.

Mu m b a i , N o v 2 4 (Agencies): Mumbai City FC and ATK played out a goalless stalemate in ISL encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday.

The point gained sees Mumbai City and ATK remain at their respective positions in fourth and sixth respectively.

The first chance of the match fell for the visitors when Everton Santos got behind the Mumbai defence and pulled it back for Komal Thatal inside the box. How-

ever, the youngster miscued his shot altogether with only Amrinder Singh to beat in goal.

The home side saw a lot of the ball but struggled to create any openings.

For ATK, Ricky Lallawmawma ensured that the dangerous Arnold Issoko was kept under check as the Congolese hardly had any impact in the first half.

Mumbai City did come out with intent at the start of the second half and forced a couple of chances. In the 49th minute, Rafael Bastos

found Paulo Machado after getting on the end of a cross from Issoko. But Machado’s effort was blocked away.

In the 78th minute, Amrinder Singh was forced into action to keep out Manuel Lanzarote’s on-target free-kick.

Lanzarote was then left frustrated later after his appeals for a penalty after being taken down inside the box by Sehnaj Singh fell on deaf ears. But that was about it as far as chances went as the teams settled for a point.

Madrid, Nov 24 (IANS): World Anti-Doping Agency has confirmed that UEFA acted properly in a case involving the possible use of a banned substance by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos ahead of the 2017 Champions League final.

The matter had became public on Friday after German newsweekly Der Spiegel ran a report from Football Leaks contending that Ramos tested positive for dexamethasome following Real Madrid’s Champions League win.

In this case, according to Football Leaks, the UEFA testers were advised that Ramos had taken a different drug. UEFA accepted the explanation from Ramos and the club that the team’s doctor made a mistake.

Der Spiegel’s story also maintained that “no disciplinary action was taken, neither against the player nor against the team doctor, despite all of the anomalies in the case.”

“Because of their reach, the taller boxers (who will be in 51kg) will have advantage. But I am still dreaming about winning the gold in 2020 Olympics.”

She thanked the coaches who taught her throughout and the current Indian support staff.

“I dedicate this gold to the nation and my countrymen.”

A packed crowd waited for Mary Kom to come out in the first final of the day. The Indian straightaway went into the ring and had her small prayer in the blue corner.

The other Indian finalist, 21-year-old Sonia lost to Wahner Ornella Gabriele of Germany in the 57kg final in a split 4-1 decision to settle for a silver in her debut World Championships.

Sonia, a rookie boxer who began competing at the senior level only since 2016, won the closely-contested first round but from there went downhill with her German opponent getting the upper hand to win 2928, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.

The German landed a lot of punches on Sonia in the second and the Indian appeared to be trying to just play out the bout.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Phesama YO, Elite sisters win Kohima Open Volleyball trophies

Champion teams, Phesama Youth Organisation (men) and Elite Sisters Kohima (women) players with their trophies after the prize distribution ceremony. (NP)

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Ko h i m a , N ov 2 4 (NPN): Phesama Youth Organisation (men) and E l i t e S i s t e r s Ko h i m a (women) retained the 6th Kohima District Open Volleyball Tournament trophies. The tournament was organised by Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) at Kohima local ground.

P l ay i n g t h e f i n a l match of the tournament in men’s category, defending champions Phesama YO comfortably defeated Kirpuphema Youth Organisation in straight three sets of 25-17, 25-23 and

25-18.

In women’s category, Elite Sisters Kohima overcame Tiema-Khe Kidima in straight three sets of 2520, 25-23 and 25-13.

Phesama YO received a cash prize of Rs 35,000 with trophy and citations while Kiruphema got Rs 25,000. In the individual category, Neithongulie Koutsu of Phesama YO was adjudged best spiker and Kedicho Pucho of Zenith Club, Kezo Town named the best setter. They received Rs 5000 each.

The losing semi-finalist – Neichazou Volleyball Club, Mima and Kenouzou Club Kohima also got

Rs 5,000 each.

Elite Sisters received Rs 25,000 with trophy and citation while TiemaKhe Kidima pocketed Rs.15,000 with citation.

Jevikali Achumi of Elite Sisters was adjudged the best spiker and Kezevile Yongo of Tiema-Khe Kidima was named the best setter. They received Rs 2000 each.

Commandant of 3rd Assam Rifles, Col. Debraj Bhattacharya graced the valedictory function as special guest and gave away the awards to the winners.

Altogether 20 teams participated in the 3-day tournament.

Manchester City cruise past West Ham 4-0 L o nd o n, N ov 2 4 (Agencies): Manchester City stormed to a 4-0 victory at London Stadium as West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini endured an unhappy reunion with his former employers.

David Silva, opened the scoring in the 11th minute – the evergreen playmaker’s fourth in as many matches.

Raheem Sterling scored the second before turning provider for Leroy Sane to put the game beyond the Hammers in the 34th minute.

West Ham enjoyed their share of chances and Michail Antonio struck the post after half-time, before Sane blasted past Aaron Cresswell’s best efforts on the line in the game’s final act.

As in the 3-1 derby win over Manchester United last time out, Silva was on hand to find the breakthrough – deftly touching home Sterling’s deflected cross at the near post having fired an earlier chance into the side netting.

Declan Rice intercepts the ball as Sane tries to sprint pass towards the West Ham goal.

West Ham had made an enterprising start but were left with a mountain to climb in the 19th minute, as Sane gained the yard of space he required around the outside of Pablo Zabaleta and crossed for Sterling to tap in.

The hosts continued to pose questions of Aymeric Laporte and Nicolas Otamendi at the heart of the champions’ defence, with Marko Arnautovic and

Antonio forcing goalkeeper Ederson into action.

Issa Diop made a superb last-ditch challenge to frustrate Sane but the Germany winger then left his centre-back partner Fabian Balbuena sprawled on his back as he coolly converted Sterling’s pass.

Antonio’s profligacy remained a theme after the break when he powered past Fabian Delph but drilled against the base of

the near post.

Arnautovic hobbled off before the end with an apparent knee problem - arguably a far greater concern for West Ham than Sane clattering into the bottom corner in stoppage time.

Results Everton 1 – 0 Cardiff City Brighton 1 – 1 Leicester Man Utd 0 - 0 Palace Watford 0 – 3 Liverpool Fulham 3 – 2 Southampton

England in control as SL crumble in 3rd Test Colombo, Nov 24 ( A g e nc i e s ) : A d i l Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.

Cruising at 173 for one at one stage, Sri Lanka had every reason to be optimistic about a big firstinnings total before the wheels came off their innings in the final session at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Rashid claimed a career-best 5-49, also effecting a run-out with a direct throw, while Stokes returned 3-30 in a lionhearted display of pace bowling on a spin-friendly track to earn England a first-innings lead of 96.

The tourists were three for no loss in their second innings when bad light stopped play.

Rory Burns was on two and Keaton Jennings on one with England pressing for a 3-0 series sweep.

On a day when Eng-

land captain Joe Root spilled two catches in the slip, Jennings pouched four at short leg, three of them absolute blinders.

B e n Fo a k e s t o o k three behind stumps, including a brilliant diving catch to send back Angelo Mathews.

Earlier, England lost their last three wickets in less than 30 minutes to be all out for 336 in their first innings. Sri Lanka made a cautious reply and Jennings took a stunning catch to eventually end the opening stand.

Danushka Gunathilaka (18) stepped out to hit a Jack Leach delivery and Jennings followed him to be in position to take a batpad catch after the ball hit his midriff.

Dimuth Karunaratne (83) then forged a 142-run partnership with Dhananjaya de Silva (73) to lead a strong reply by the hosts.

Both batsmen were lucky to bring up their fifties, each spilled by Root at slip with Stuart Broad the luckless bowler on both

England celebrate taking Sri Lanka’s final wicket on day two of the final Test in Colombo on Saturday.

occasions.

Once again, Jennings took a smart catch to end Sri Lanka’s highest partnership of the series when de Silva flicked a Rashid ball towards him.

The same Rashid-Jennings pair combined again to send back Karunaratne and Sri Lanka simply imploded after that, losing eight wickets in the final session. On a pitch where

no other quick bowler has managed a wicket in the contest, Stokes generated awkward bounce to trouble the batsmen and was rewarded for his never-saydie attitude.

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