October 23, 2019

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Naga Solution Clock Ticking

TR Zeliang flays postponement JLF meeting AIR OF SPECULATION IN NAGALAND; TENSION IN MANIPUR Dof IMAPUR, OCT 22

Manipur CM Biren Singh chairing all political party meeting in Imphal on Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter/ Correspondent

Dimapur/ IMPHAL, Oct 22: While an air of intense speculation hovers around Nagaland, on solution to the over 22 years of prolonged negotiations on the Naga political issue, in neighbouring Manipur, there is an air of uncertainty and tension over the fate of the state’s territory that led Manipur chief minister to hold an-all party meeting amidst protests.

It may be recalled that government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga peace talks and governor of Nagaland R.N. Ravi convened a meeting on

NJCF calls for statewide prayer, fasting DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) has called upon all the denominations in Nagaland to organize prayer vigil from October 27 (Sunday), which would culminate with a day of fasting and prayer on November 2, 2019 from 7am to 12 noon.

In a press release, NJCF president Rev. Dr. Keyho has urged every denomination to encourage all the members to go to the church for prayer. The forum stated that fasting and prayer day would culminate with everyone coming out to a strategic-designated place in the town and in the village for a concluding prayer.

Meanwhile, highlighting some of prayer points for Sunday (October 27, 2019), NJCF has urged all to pray for peaceful solution, pray for Naga leaders negotiating with the Government of India that God would give them Wisdom and understanding; pray that Naga leaders would be humble and forgiving and listen to the voice of God and the people; that Naga leaders would come together face to face and sort of the differences to salvage the situation; that

October 18 in Kohima with various Naga tribe hohos, church and civil society organisations, to explain the contents of the Framework Agreement and reiterate that the government of India was determined to deliver on its promise to conclude the talks within the stipulated time frame.

In the October 18 meeting, Ravi had made it amply clear that there won’t be any more delays for solution and that “ endless negotiation under the shadow of guns is not acceptable”.

The August 3,2015 Framework Agreement was signed by Ravi on

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NEW DELHI, OCT 22 (AGENCIES): BJP and Congress are locked in a close tough fight in Haryana and the result could go either ways, shows the India Today-Axis My India exit poll for Haryana. The exit poll result for Haryana shows that the in the 90member Haryana assembly election, the BJP is likely to win 32-44 seats. In the last assembly election, the BJP won 47 seats while the half-way mark in Haryana assembly is 45.

The Congress on the other hand is likely to win 30-42 seats in Haryana. In last election, Congress won just 15 seats in Haryana.

This comes as a major surprise as most exit polls have predicted a comfortable victory for the BJP. If the results of the India Today-Axis My India exit poll for Haryana hold true on October 24, when the Election Commission will declare assembly election results, Haryana will prove to be a tough challenge for the BJP and Congress, seeing a neck-and-neck fight.

(Cont’d on p-7) Another major predic-

(NPN): Leader of Opposition, TR Zelaing, has described as “most regrettable” the “negligence” behind scheduling the meeting of the Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) on Naga Political Issue. In a letter addressed to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker, the Leader of Opposition said that JLF members were informed of a proposed meeting on October 4, 2019 at Rhododendron Hall, Chumukedima, but was postponed and no further notice has been served till date.

Former chief minister questioned if the proposed meeting was postponed at the request of the Governor of Nagaland, why has the speaker/deputy speaker not fixed another date till today?

Reminding of the “pressing need” for the Naga political groups and the government of India to come to terms and sign the final agreement, Zeliang said that the elected Members, as facilitators of the peace process, should be at their best and facilitate in resolving the Naga issue without further delay.

Party

Exit Poll

Result GE 2019 Converted to VS Seats

Result AE 2014

BJP

32-44

79

45

Cong

30-42

10

15

JJP

6-10

1

0

Others

6-10

0

28

Others include - INLD, BSP, HLP & INDEPENDENT tions made by the India because they were held Today-Axis My India exit just five months after the poll for Haryana is that 2019 Lok Sabha elections Dushyant Chautala’s Jan- in which the BJP swept nayak Janata Party (JJP) is the entire North India. In expected to win 6-10 seats Haryana, the BJP won all in Haryana, while Others the nine Lok Sabha seats, are likely to pick up 6-10 as it did it in the 2014 Lok seats.

Sabha election.

In terms of party-wise In the 2014 Haryana vote share in Haryana, the assembly election, the BJP India Today-Axis My India had won 47 seats in the exit poll has predicted the 90-member assembly, the BJP to secure 33 per cent Indian National Lok Dal votes, the Congress to se- (INLD) won 19 seats, the cure 32 per cent vote share Congress won 15 seats, and the JJP to get 14 per while Others won 9 seats. cent votes in this assembly A poll of polls of five elections. exit polls conducted by Voting for the Hary- other media organisations ana assembly elections predicts the BJP to win 69 was held on Monday and seats in the 90-member the state recorded a voter Haryana assembly. The turnout of 65 per cent.

Congress on the other hand The Haryana assem- is expected to win 11 seats bly elections are important and Others to pick up 10.

Shozukhu- Zukihe bridge incomplete Community policing Kma water supply project unlikely even in 2019 dominates PAC meet

Incomplete RCC bridge over Dhansiri river between Shozukhu and Zukihe. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): Though scheduled to have been completed in 2007, construction of a 340-metre Shozukhu- Zukihi RCC bridge over Dhansiri river in Dimapur district is nowhere near completion till today as about 80 metre of the bridge is yet to be constructed.

According to residents of the area, the bridge was supposed to help residents of about 18 villages in Khaghaboto area and 38 villages in Aghunaqa area. They said the work for construction of the bridge was as-

signed to M/s PABSCON way back in 2005. However, the construction, which was supposed to be completed within 24 months, stopped midway for reasons best known to the contractor and PWD (R&B) department, they added.

After waiting patiently for the parties concerned to resolve the dispute, Khughaboto Area GBs’ Association (KTKK) asked the parties on April 18, 2017 to resolve their differences within 15 days in the larger interest of thousands of people for whom the bridge would be the (Cont’d on p-7) lifeline.

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) held a meeting with Dimapur Urban GBs, Dimapur Urban Colony Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF) and DCP Dimapur police in the Conference Hall, Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on October 21, 2019.

In a press release, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and press secretary Richard Haolai said the house mainly discussed on community policing that was enshrined in the government policy.

DCP explained that every citizen had a responsibility in curbing all forms of illegal activities. It was stated that every member of a colony or village had the responsibility to act for the welfare of the people as the police cannot reach each and every nook and corner all the time.

In case of any form of illegal collection of money and illegal activities, one could report the matter to the village/colony authority, who in turn should report to the police and not take the law into one’s own hand. At the meeting, the members appreciated the PAC for the steps taken to check illegal collections of money by the state and (Cont’d on p-7) non-state actors.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 22 (NPN): Despite the project to augment water supply to Kohima town by pumping water from the Zarü stream having begun in 2012, the project continues to face hurdles and is unlikely to be completed even in 2019.

The mega water project was expected to provide more than 3 million litres of water per day to the State Capital. The sanctioned cost of the project was Rs 4,673.09 lakh and expenditure up to February 2017 was Rs 3,037.41 lakh according to public health engineering department (PHED) officials.

The scheme was being taken up on 90:10 funding pattern under the Union urban development ministry and was scheduled for completion in 2014-15, but was re-scheduled to 2015-16 taking into account the delay in release of funds.

After inspection in

File photo of the water reservoir at the project site.

2017, the PHED confirmed that the project was likely to be completed by May, but that did not materialise. In the current year, the department was yet to carry out a study.

The project involves pumping of water from Zarü stream to a reservoir at Kigwema village through two stages of pumping.

From this reservoir, water is proposed to be supplied to residents of the State capital by using the force of gravity.

Talking to Nagaland Post, one PHED official said the first stage pumping testing was done many times

NBCC holds prayer meet with NSCN (I-M) leadership NSCN (I-M) flays GoI for

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): A 25-member Nagaland Baptist Churches Council (NBCC) delegation led by its president Rev Dr Hukashe Zhimomi and general secretary Rev Dr Zel(Cont’d on p-7) hou Keyho called on NSCN (I-M) chairman Q Tuccu and held a prayer meeting with IM leaders at Tuccu’s residence on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the council later, the delegation conveyed to the NSCN (I-M) chairman that the need of the hour was unity among all factions so that the final accord was signed to avoid bloodshed and confrontation.

The statement further clarified that NBCC’s main purpose of meeting the NSCN (I-M) leaders was “I told you many times. to let them know that the There is a contradiction church was praying for between government them, for wisdom, for uneconomics and us.” derstanding and for guid-

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behalf of the government of India with NSCN(I-M) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Th.Muivah in presence of home minister Rajnath Singh, COAS Ge,Dalbi Singh Suhag and other NSCN(I-M) leaders.

Another agreement was signed with the Working Committee of seven Naga National Political Groups(NNPGs) on November 17,2017 on the political parameters of settlement. In subsequent interviews to Nagaland Post, Ravi had said all issues were covered and agreed to in principle excepting “symbolic issues” such as Naga flag and con-

stitution.

In the October 18 meeting, Ravi had also made known various demands for solution that included an inclusive a Pan-Naga Hoho for all Nagas in the north east dealing with cultural, social and traditional matters; regional autonomous state councils for Nagas of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh with independent funding and decision making and a minor council for Nagas of Assam.

While WC of NNPGs have said they are ready to conclude talks and would take all Nagas on board, NSCN(I-M) has insisted upon Naga flag and constitution.

In the October 18 meeting, Ravi had made it clear that there will be no more talks after signing of agreement for solution.

MANIPUR: In neighbouring Manipur, chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday convened a meeting of all political party against the backdrop of Centre’s decision to conclude the peace process with Naga groups.

India Today exit poll: Close fight for BJP, Congress in Haryana

NBCC officials with NSCN (I-M) Chairman Q Tuccu and others.

ance. And that in any given situation, the church would continue to stand above the solution and pray that unity and mutual understanding prevailed among the leaders in particular and the Nagas in general, the statement added.

Explaining that the council had set out on a mission to pray for Naga political leaders and organisations for unity and reconciliation, which would also give a positive boost to the pursuit of signing of the

final accord, NBCC general secretary told the NSCN (I-M) leaders that Naga public was weary and anxious with so much speculations going around.

He added that it was the leaders who, in the name of God, could dispel all such thoughts from the hearts of the people and lead them in the right direction.

Noting that perhaps the Naga people were experiencing the silence of God because God wanted them

to be strong in prayers and go according to His will, Keyho said the church had not given up its prayer for peace, understanding, unity, reconciliation and forgiveness among Naga people for it was only through God that Naga people would get deliverance.

He remarked that as followers of Christ, Naga people must follow the teachings of the Bible. Else, it would be like tearing away pages of the Bible, if Naga people had to give up repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and unity, he added.

Tuccu regretted that civil societies had not done enough to bring unity among the factions and remained a divided house, even as he assured that he would go as per the voice of the people as the struggle was a people’s movement.

ignoring Naga sentiments

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has accused government of India of machination by trying to hoodwink Nagas into submission” under the pretext of “compromising with contemporary reality” but reiterated that “in the name of going along with contemporary reality, the political decency and Naga sentiments cannot be simply discarded into the dust bin of flattery.” MIP said the “agreed principle of honourable and acceptable solution cannot be sidelined into oblivion” but that “unfortunately, government of India’s insincere approach has brought down the IndoNaga political talks to this level”.

MIP also said that by “going further to push the Machiavellian handling of the Naga political issue” the (Cont’d on p-7) government of India machi-

nated the use of primary stakeholders by “adopting ‘yes men’ groups and ignoring the others.”

MIP said the “ so-called primary stakeholders” was not only a misnomer in the absence of “majority Naga tribal groups” but also “ against the Nagas democratic practice.”It said this was only sowing “ the seed of division in the name of pushing Naga solution without getting the mandated blessing.” MIP also said it was strange how the government of India, represented by its Interlocutor Ravi handled the “Naga political issue by blaming the NSCN negotiators for practising procrastinate negotiation.” MIP reiterated that the reason why Nagas “are sentimentally attached with flag and constitution” was the same with the Naga covenant with God.

but that they were yet to test from the intermediate level to the top point because of electrical problems.

He added that the department had to order variable frequency drive (VFD), a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply.

“Even if there is 10% fluctuation in the electric current supply for such big motor, it will affect the machine,” he explained, adding that to regulate the fluctuation of electric current the department had ordered (Cont’d on p-7) VFD.

Crackers banned in Dmu

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): Dimapur police have banned bursting of crackers in the district with immediate effect in view of the prevailing situation. In a press release, Dimapur Police PRO has, therefore, appealed to the public to extend necessary co-operation in this regard.

Power outage in 3 distts

DIMAPUR, OCT 22 (NPN): Department of power has informed that there would be power shutdown in Mon, Longleng and also Changtongya and Tuli area under Mokokchung district on October 24, 2019 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2pm to 5 p.m. In a press release, SDO (Trans) Mokokchung transmission division stated that the shutdown was being necessitated as the department would carry out maintenance work at 66KV Mokokchung-Tuli Transmission line on that day.

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RPL-PMKVY training on organic grower

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WDLSA sensitisation programme for PwDs

DIMAPUR: Wokha dis- often face multiple barriers trict legal services author- to fulfil societal inclusion ity (WDLSA) organised and to freely and fully exsensitisation programme ercise their rights. for persons with disabilities She also noted that (PwDs) at DC conference programme has been orhall, Wokha on October ganized with an objective 21. to learn the complexities A press release from and the critical issues and NSLSA public relations to explore how the society assistant stated that, Di- will make a meaningful ethono Nakhro, state com- progress for the welfare missioner for PwDs was of the persons with disthe main speaker. She en- abilities. lightened the beneficiaEarlier, Wokha Disries on the various rights, trict Differently Abled Perprivileges of person with sons Association (WDdisabilities. Khrievono Se- DAPA) presented songs, Spices board officials along with the participants and others at the training on letsu, judicial magistrate, Zuchobeni Ezong, presiorganic grower. first class and secretary, dent Lotha Eloe Hoho and Kohima: Spices Board, programme and assessed in Sahiini Ronald, Field Offi- Wokha DLSA delivered W Rhonjamo Lotha, presiField Office, Kohima accordance to the National cer, Spices Board, Kohima keynote address. She stated dent, WDDAPA delivered that people with disabilities short speeches. conducted three-day RPL Skills Qualification Frame- trained the farmers on the training programme on work (NSQF). topic “Integrated Pest & Organic Grower (AGR/ Gracing the training disease Management and Q1201) from October 16- as special guest, SDO (C), Post Harvest Management 18 at Khonoma Villlage Kohima, Shaying Sheu in Organic farming”.

DIMAPUR: Chen Area Students’ Union (CASU) has under RPL-PMKVY. called for more women On October 17, the vehemently condemned the October 20, 2019 firing P r a d h a n M a n t r i participation in such kind trainees received a lecture incident that took place at Chenloisho village under Kaushal Vikas Yojana of training programmes. on “Quality Assurance and Mon district. It may be mentioned that two civilians (PMKVY) is the flagship He stated that as peo- Certification in Organic and a personnel of the Assam Rifles suffered minor scheme of the Ministry of ple of the state dependent Farming” by David. Ng, injuries when suspected NSCN-K (Yung Aung faction) Skill Development & En- on agriculture, farmers Agri. Demonstrator, Spices attacked a camp of the Assam Rifles between Old and trepreneurship (MSDE). should focus to develop Board. Livika Assumi, new village of Chenloisho village on October 20 at The objective of the skills and also seek and Nzanmongi Lotha and around 2.15am.

In a press release, CASU president Joseph Konyak Skill Certification Scheme explore value addition and Maneni Chajii (Spices Exwas to enable a large num- market avenues for sale of tension Trainees) demon- and assitant general secretary Anthony Wangnao ber of youth to take up their produce. strated on how to prepare stated that the incident has instilled fear and insecurity industry-relevant skill trainDy. Director, Direc- various organic manures among the general public. Describing such incident as ing which will help them in torate of Horticulture Dr. like Amrit Pani, Jeevam- “condemnable”, the union has urged the responsible securing a better livelihood. Moa Walling as resource rutham and Panchaga- individuals and groups to restrain from committing such Under RPL-PMKVY, bene- person spoke on the topic vya. Altogether 34 farmers acts especially in the public areas. Meanwhile, the union ficiaries were pre-screened, “Good Agricultural Prac- participated in the pro- has wished speedy recovery to the injured and shared grief over loss of properties. counseled with orientation tices in Organic Farming”. gramme.

CASU flays firing incident

EA felicitates women street vendors

Street vendors with the EA members and Bano Chishi. (NP) Correspondent

K O H IM A , O ct 2 2 (NPN): Entrepreneurs Associate (EA) under its project ‘Uplifting Women Street Vendors in Nagaland’- felicitated 58 women street vendors at the felicitation and mentoring programme held at Red Cross Complex here on October 21.

The vendors were felicitated for achieving and saving a target of Rs. 10,000 within a specific period.

Chairperson, Na-

galand State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), Bano Chishi graced the programme as the key speaker.

Entrepreneurs Associate (EA) advisor, Neikule Doulo in her introductory speech recalled how women vendors were helping the farmers in the village who were not accessible to the market.

Doulo also highlighted the problem of transportation costs for the vendors to markets their goods, and said the initiative will continue to work for the ven-

dors to make them aware of their rights and privileges.

Bano thanked the vendors for providing vegetables and food to the people and encouraged the vendors to be brave and confident and not to think of their work as small because it was due to their hard work that the people were able to eat.

On economic empowerment, Bano advised the women to focus on saving more than spending on one’s wants.

Pointing out that fi-

Body of Gorkha killed in J&K reach home

Army giving gun salute to the martyr at Dimapur airport on October 22.

DIMAPUR: The mortal remains of Gorkha Martyr, late Hav. Padam Bahadur Shrestha reached Dimapur airport on October 22.

The coffin containing the body was received by Nagaland Gorkha Association (NGA), Dimapur District Gorkha Indigenous Forum (DDGIF), Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur (GYCD) and the Public College of Commerce Gorkha Student’s Union Dimapur (PCCGSUD), Gorkha GB, public leaders and students.

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DDGIF member secretary, Deepak Chettri stated that, local MLA, Khumtai A/C under Golaghat district, Minal Saikia, Bengali Samaj Dimapur, and various non-Naga NGOs and representatives were also present.

Late Shrestha laid down his life defending the nation at Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir and hailed from Dighalipathar village, Golaghat, Assam.

Army gave gun salute and placed the wreath in honour of the brave sol-

dier. Sanjay Pandey placed the wreath on behalf of NGA and read the condolence message. On behalf of DDGIF, GYCD and PCCGSUD, Dipak Lama laid the wreath and read the condolence message and later accompanied the motorcade till his native village.

NGA, DDGIF, GYCD, PCCGSUD, Gorkha GB, Gorkha students community expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

nancial stability of a family depends on a women’s management, she advised them to attend trainings and never stop learning.

NSSWB assistant state coordinator, R. Juliana Medom read out the schemes and projects under NSSWB. She educated the vendors about the free helpline 181 for vendors which included domestic violence.

A documentary “Racing against the Sun” was also screened during the event which captured the struggles of women vendors in Phek, who have to race before sunrise to transport their vegetables to Dimapur.

It may be noted that EA’s initiative was developed in 2017 to support women vendors in Nagaland for better access to their rights, and educating them on basic skills on business, health and finances.

Since its inception, the project has partnered with varied organisations to train and provide awareness on business skills, health & hygiene and legal rights.

Certificate course on ‘horti crops’ DIMAPUR: Three-month certificate course on “Post harvest management of horticultural crops” commenced at Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), DAC & FW, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Medziphema on October 22.

A press release from CIH Medziphema stated that, objective of the certificate course was to skill the rural unemployed youths on post harvest management, food processing and value addition of horticulture crops which will enable them to be fully equipped to run and manage pack houses, cold storage and food processing unit.

Trainees from Tuensang, Dimapur, Kiphire, Wokha, Kohima and Dimapur districts will be given hands-on practical demonstrations on value addition of different horticultural crops grown in the region. They will also be enrolled in reputed institutions of food processing for internship at the end of the course.

CFD organizes seminar for church leaders DIMAPUR: Christian Forum Dimapur (CFD) organised a seminar for pastors and church leaders on human rights and constitutional rights for minority especially Christians at Town Baptist Church Dimapur on October 22.

A press release from CFD chairman Rev. Moses Murry and secretary Rev. Dr. C. P Anto stated that, Rev. Dr. Bendangyabang, Khristar Arogo Church, Bangalaore, A. C. Michael, development director, ADF, Delhi and Loreni Ovung, advocate ADF, Delhi were the resource persons. They called upon the Christians in Nagaland to be united in faith and prayer and also to be aware of the present situation in the country against the Christians. Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, president, NCRC led the morning prayer and prayed for Holy Spirit revival, present political situation and unity amongst the Nagas and for the political and spiritual leaders.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Team from NCST in Nagaland Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 22 (NPN): Led by its chairman Dr Nand Kumar Sai, a team comprising members from National Commission for Schedule Tribes (NCST) is currently in the State to review and monitor all matters relating to safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Addressing a press conference at the chief secretary’s conference hall, civil secretariat, here on Tuesday, the commission members said they had reviewed the entire activity of the tribal people and also held meetings with all secretaries and heads of departments.

Taking note of the poor road condition, especially the Dimapur-Kohima road, Sai said the team sought explanation from National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) regional head on the ongoing four-lane project. After hearing the explanation from the NHIDCL official, the commission insisted that the road should be made two-way motorable, he added.

The members also informed the media that they had visited Khonoma and Kiwegma villages in Kohima district and had lengthy interactions with the villagers, who had expressed their concern over several

Chairperson NCST Dr. Nand Kumar Sai addressing a press conference at the Chief Secretary’s conference hall, Secretariat Nagaland on Tuesday. (DIPR)

matters.

During their visit to the villages, he said the members found that the condition of the roads were equally bad.

He said the commission tried to enquire about the road condition from PWD and RD. However, both the department secretaries were not in station and the government had promised to furnish the details shortly.

The NCST chairman said, during the interaction with the villagers of Kigwema, the latter raised the issue of limited educational institutions for higher studies in the area and requested the commission to upgrade the existing institutions up to class XII. He said the commission took note of the issue and conveyed the same to the State government, to which government agreed to enhance the standard from class X to XII.

Also, he said the villagers had requested for community hall, anganwadi centre, to which the commission directed the State government for consideration.

Sai said as per a request of the village for construction of water storage as there was a perennial water spring, he said the request to construct water storage for drinking and irrigation purposes was conveyed to the PHED department, to which the department assured to include in the current or next year fiscal.

The chairman remarked that as Nagaland had huge potential in horticulture, agriculture and herbals, NCST had asked the State government to assist farmers/entrepreneurs in processing, storing and providing them marketing linkages.

news in Brief PDA meeting: PDA elected members and PDA coordination committee members meeting will be held on October 28 at 2 p.m at state banquet hall, Kohima. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Ex-PAN general meeting: Ex-PAN has called for a general meeting on October 30 at 11 a.m at Hotel Seb Tower, Purana Bazar, Dimapur. Ex-PAN consists of the Ex-MLAs and Ex-MPs. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ENPO public meeting: Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) has convened a crucial public meeting on October 29 at Tuensang Hq. All 20 elected members, ten delegates each from six tribal bodies including senior intellectuals, ten each from all frontal organizations including federating unit presidents, and three each from sub units have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.

UCTE informs on alumni meet: Unity College of Teacher Education (UCTE) has informed and invited all the alumni members to attend the ‘Alumni Meet’ on October 26 at 10 a.m at Unity College of Teacher Education campus, Dimapur.

KUDD 32nd general session: Khezhakeno Union Dimapur District (KUDD) will hold its 32nd general session on November 9, 11 a.m at the common local ground of Sodzulhou and 7th Mile village Dimapur. All the in laws of Khezhakeno in and Dimapur district have been invited to grace the session.

KJST golden jubilee: Kohima Japukong Senso Telongjem (KJST) will be celebrat-

ing its golden jubilee on October 26 at 11 a.m at Molu Ki Merhulietsa (para medical) Kohima.

AGBCN 10th annual pastors’ conference: Association of Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland (AGBCN) pastors fellowship 10th annual pastors conference will be held from October 25 to 27 at Gorkha Baptist Church Niuland, Dimapur on the theme “New Life, New Vision”. Executive members of AGBCNPF have been requested to reach the venue by October 23.

Release of PHH and AAY food grains: Department of Food and Civil Supplies has informed that the PHH and AAY food-grains will be released from October 29 onwards between 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Therefore, the concerned FPS/Village Councils have been directed to collect their respective quota within the stipulated period.

Kezocha Circle Villages, Meriema, Tsiese Basa / Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma on October 29; Jakha Circle villages on October 30; Kohima Sadar and Secu circle villages on October 31; Kohima Town FPS (ward 1 to 10 ) on November 1 and Kohima Town FPS ( ward 11 to 19 ) on November 4. All FPS/Villages Council have been directed to note the scheduled dates and collect their respective quota accordingly.

WSYF elevates members: Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF) in its meeting held on October 19 has elevated five of its members.

The front has decided to have a separate media cell for all its activities. WSYF has also asked all its members to be more active. For any queries one has been asked to contact at 9856220700.

St Anthony School wins ANSPA quiz competition

Winner of the ANSPA state level quiz competition in Kohima on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H IM A , O C T 2 2 (NPN): St Anthony School Tenyiphe, Dimapur emerged as the winner of All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) state level quiz competition held at NBCC Platinum Jubilee hall, Kohima on Tuesday.

Olympic School, Zunheboto and Perennial School Wokha finished

in second and third places respectively. Quiz Master Ajit John, headmaster of St.Joh’s School encouraged the students by conducting the finale with his mastery over the general knowledge quiz.

All Nagaland Private School Association (ANPSA) president, Nini Sekhose gave away the cash prizes and the certificates to the winners and the participants.

Principal of Mount Sinai Higher Secondary School Kohima, P.J.Nathan graced the inaugural session. In his speech, he said the event was not only for finding out the winner but to unite among all the schools of Nagaland and to enrich the students to prepare the future platform for working together.

A total of eight schools from different district units took part in the

grand finale.

V i n e ya r d S c h o o l and St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School represented Kohima unit, St. Anthony School,Tenyiphe and Little Flower School represented Dimapur unit, Wokha unit was represented by Perennial Montessori School and Fernbrook School, while Olympic School and Step by Step School for Zunheboto unit.

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Q: What percentage of

accuracy will exit polls for Maharashtra and Haryana be ?  90-100 %  60-75 %  40-60 %

WEATHER FORECAST October 23

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Agartala Partly sunny and pleasant

32 23

Aizawl

An afternoon thunderstorm

28 18

Guwahati Partly sunny and pleasant

30 20

Partly sunny and pleasant

28 16

Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny and not as warm 26 17 Shillong

Partly sunny and pleasant

23 11

Kohima

A stray afternoon t-shower

22 14

Dimapur Sunshine and not as warm Mkg

Mostly sunny and pleasant

28 19 25 14

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

18 10

Mostly sunny and cooler

23 17

Wokha

CRM team monitors health units

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Zunheboto Mostly sunny and pleasant

22 12

CRM team along with the state and district officials during the exit programme in Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: Central team under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India conducted the 13th Common Review Mission (CRM) in Kiphire district from October 18 to 21.

A press release from CMO office district media officer Kiphire Atsali T stated that, the team covered and monitored district hospital Kiphire, community health centre Pungro and two primary health centres in Likimro and Amahator, and four upgraded health and wellness centres in Longmatra, Chomi, Phelungre and Singrep.

During their visit, the team interacted with the community and church leaders along with the ASHA, anganwadi workers and pregnant and lactating mothers.

The team also checked the core functions of the health units and

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also supervised the health workers and encouraged the doctors to strengthen all the health programmes.

On October 21, a de-briefing deliberation cum-13th CRM exit programme was held at district hospital conference hall, where a power-point presentation was given by team leader, Dr. Neha Dumka.

In her presentation, she made comprehensive remark of their visit by pointing out the key findings of the district.

The programme was chaired by

deputy CMO Dr. Tinurenla Anichari and folk song was presented by Seyochung Village Union, Kiphire Town Women Folk. A closing remark was given by Nyembo Wallim, SDO (Civil) Kiphire.

The team was led by Dr. Neha Dumka, sr. consultant National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) assisted by Dr. Kapil Joshi, UNICEF consultant and Care India representative, Dr. Amlan Majumdar and Ayushi Rai (NHSRC) consultant and Dr. Manjari a research fellow and Srinadh, representative from NITI Aayog and Harikrishnan national health mission (NHM), finance from Ministry of H&FW. The monitoring team was accompanied and assisted by state and district team.

During the 13th CRM visit, the state team was led by additional director, Dr. Bendangla Longkumer, Dr. N. W Ezung, SPO, NCD & Dr. Thonghoi Lam, SPO, (NHM) & Dr. Kikameren deputy director, Planning & Dr. Akaba Jamir, deputy director (RCH) & Dr. Apichetla APO, (RNTCP) & Dr. Longri Kichu (UNICEF) consultant & Pairson Rapungna, programme officer, (CPHC, Jhpiego), & Kukehieto Tase (NVBDCP) consultant.

Sanuorü bridge construction in progress

Sanuorü bridge construction under progress in Kohima. (NP)

Correspondent Kohima, Oct 22 (NPN): The ongoing Sanuorü bridge construction on the road leading to Nagaland civil secretariat and most of the state’s department directorates is in good progress.

SDO PWD (R&B) south division, Er. Vimete Pusa, who is supervising the work, told this to Nagaland Post on Tuesday. He said that the foundation of the

four piers/columns had been laid and by next week the excavation for another 2-lane foundation will begin. Er. Pusa also said the contractors were using hitech machines for the construction. It may be noted that the Secretariat Road collapsed due to flooding of Sanuorü stream in 2015.

It may be mentioned that deputy, chief minister Y. Patton, who is also minister incharge of Road and

Bridge visited the site along with two contractors K.C Angami and Vilelie Khamo in July, 2019 and apprised them to complete the bridge at the earliest.

FNBA appeals for prayer Kohima: Fellowship of Naga Baptist Association (FNBA) has appealed to all Christians in Naga areas to continue to pray until understanding arrives among all the sections of Naga people at this crucial moment.

FNBA general secretary, Rev. H. Gideon stated that this was not the time to panic or spread rumours but the time for the Nagas to spend time in prayer and take the issues to God.

HASSU backs NSF demand for SSB DIMAPUR: Highway Area Sumi Students’ Union (HASSU) has extended unconditional support to NSF demand for setting up staff selection board (SSB) in the state.

In a statement, HASSU president, Abovi Awomi and general secretary, Mughaka Chishi stated that demand of NSF was just and right and that it was the duty of the government to take up the matter on utmost priority.

However, despite giving enough time and ultimatum being served the government has not taken any step, which indicated the lackluster attitude toward the students body and an insult to the entire students community, the release stated.

Therefore, HASSU appealed to the government to immediately take up measures and set up SSB as demanded by the NSF.

Tenyimia churches conference

KOHIMA: The 2nd biennial conference of the Tenyimia churches pastors and deacons fellowship was held at Tenyimia Church Wokha from October 18 to 20 under the theme ‘revisioning the ministry of the Tenyimia churches”.

A release from the organising committee stated the speakers for the three days conference were executive secretary of the Mao Baptist Churches Association, Pibvu, Manipur Rev. K. Koda and executive secretary of the Zeme Baptist Church Council, Peren Izieteilung Teriang.

Altogether 29 delegates from different churches across the state participated in the conference.

It was informed that Tenyimia Union Baptist Church, Tseminyu volunteered to host the next biennial conference in 2021.

While a team of office bearers for the tenure 2019 — 2023 were elected with Asst. pastor Visakuolie Vakha as the convenor, pastor Krodilhou Vimera as the secretary, Pastor Araibo Newmai as the treasurer and pastor Vechdlo Doulo and pastor Sentilo Seb as members.

Naga talks: JD(U) unit appeals for sincerity DIMAPUR: JD(U) Nagaland state unit has stated that an honourable and acceptable solution can be only achieved in an atmosphere that was not vitiated by coerciveness and mistrusts.

JD(U) Nagaland through its publicity cell also stated that all the negotiating parties must be sincere and committed to the synopsis, which has been agreed upon as a prelude to full peace negotiations.

The party maintained that there should be no room for threats and intimidation based on might and advantages, which it cautioned “will only result in an unwelcomed decision.”

Drawing the attention of the negotiating parties, JD(U) Nagaland stated that the mandate of the people should be the primary concern while safeguarding each other’s ideologies and positions.

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JD(U) reminded that Jaya Prakash Narayan, the founding father of the party, was one of the pioneers and member of the first Peace Mission, who had sincerely worked for bringing an honourable solution for the Nagas.

In its follow up to the footsteps of JP Narayan, the JDU Nagaland has earnestly appealed to Government of India and all the Naga political groups to “avoid confrontational and accusatory statements” in public domain, but take time to give each other enough opportunities to overcome the difficulties that were “seemingly obstructing the road to honourable solution.”

It asserted that Nagas living in different administrative units have longed desire for peaceful solution based on the principle of the uniqueness of the Naga history.

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‘India, B’desh should improve connectivity’ Former Tripura PWD minister Badal arrested Guwahati, Oct 22 (PTI): Union minister Gen (Retd) V K Singh on Tuesday said India and Bangladesh should seriously look for joint ventures to improve connectivity in the region.

Both the countries must integrate to ensure joint ventures for improving infrastructural connectivity so that it is mutually beneficial, the Union minister of state for road transport and highways said here.

“Bangladesh is our very close partner and it is the road and railway corridors through our neighbouring country which can augment the connectivity of the North East Region to the rest of the country beyond the chicken neck corridor of Siliguri,” he said at the India Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet.

A few decades back it was then prime minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee who conceived the East-West Corridor which connected the North East to the rest of

27 gelatin sticks among explosives recovered in Diphu Diphu (Assam), Oct 22 (PTI): Explosives, including gelatin sticks, were recovered from a house in Diphu town in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district and one person was arrested in connection with it, a senior police officer said.

Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the state police and the CRPF personnel launched a raid at a house in Dilaji area of Diphu town on Monday night and dug out the explosives from its compound, said district Deputy Superintendent of Police Nahid Karisma.

One Lalchandchok F Tusingh was arrested in connection with it, the officer said.

Some 27 gelatin sticks, six packs of other explosives and electric wires were recovered, the DSP said. The nabbed person has claimed during interrogation that he had procured the explosives from his friend in Meghalaya for selling them to people seeking to catch fishes by detonating the explosives, the officer said.

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the country through a fourlane expressway, he said.

Singh said the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, another brainchild of him, linked disparate villages across the length and breadth of the country by black-topped roads.

“This in a way started the integration process with the rest of the country and now during the last five years, our present prime minister in addition to the Act East Policy has given tremendous stress on the development of multimodal connectivity,” he pointed out.

A “long-neglected sec-

tor” of Inland Waterways has also been added to HIRA - Highways, Internet ways, Railways and Airway, the minister said.

Assam and the North East are blessed with a plethora of rivers, rivulets and water-bodies and it is much cheaper to transport goods through the waterways mode, he said.

“Our Government under Modiji has realized this and around 15 National Waterways have been declared in Assam itself,” he added.

In this regard, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has also chipped in with the Bharatmala Project which seeks to address the logistics requirement with multi-modal connectivity. “ We h ave a l r e a dy started the Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Jogighopa which shall revolutionize the logistics and multi-modal connectivity between the two countries and over time will benefit even Bangladesh

and Bhutan,” Singh said.

Jogighopa town is located beside the Brahmaputra river in Bongaigaon district in Assam.

‘Ashtalakshmi’, as the prime minister refers to the eight NE states, can take India to new heights with improved connectivity via road, rail and waterways, Singh said.

Realising the potential of the North Eastern Region, the government of India has outlined five specific development missions to promote horticulture, tourism and food processing sectors in the region.

Fur ther, the BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) Initiative will not only promote trade with Bangladesh and other parts of India, but also will encourage start-ups which are exporting processed food, organic fruits and vegetable, high-end fashion products through borders, Singh said.

“The BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement is likely

to reduce the distance between Kolkata and NER states via Bangladesh, while strengthening IWT (inland water transport) along Brahmaputra and Barak rivers could further boost connectivity between NER, Bangladesh and rest of India”, he said.

Assam Government’s initiative to reopen the railway links with Bangladesh, for example, Chittagong to Makum, can play an instrumental role, the minister said.

The Border Haats can play an instrumental role in strengthening economic ties between India and Bangladesh in general and Bangladesh and North East in particular, he said.

The Act East Policy places the North East at the centre of the country’s emerging relations with the countries of South and South East Asia and Assam has been rightly given the epithet of “Expressway to the ASEAN”, said the minister.

Seize Hajela’s passport till NRC audit is completed: APW

Guwahati, Oct 22 (PTI): The original petitioner in the Supreme Court seeking updation of the NRC in Assam on Tuesday urged the government to “seize” the passport of the NRC State Coordinator, Prateek Hajela, till auditing of the entire process was completed.

The apex court on Friday had directed the Centre and the Assam government to transfer the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) Coordinator to Madhya Pradesh for the maximum period. Describing Hajela’s “dramatic exit” from the state as a matter

of grave concern, president of the Assam Public Works President (APW), Aabhijeet Sharma, said in a statement that the government should ensure that he cannot leave the country till auditing of the NRC process was completed.

The government has a major responsibility to find out how a government official who has been solely responsible for spending Rs 1,600 crore of government money can leave Assam without submitting any detailed report of expenses, Sharma said.

The NRC was a process on which the people of As-

sam had pinned their hopes but the release of the final list was “full of flaws and it has broken the hearts of many”, Sharma said.

The final NRC was released on August 31 with 19,06,657 of the total 3,30,27,661 applicants excluded. “We were eagerly waiting for the views of the Supreme Court on the final NRC but were really surprised on October 18, when it gave an order to transfer Hajela to Madhya Pradesh and that he be released within seven days,” he said. The APW president alleged that the NRC State Coordinator had submit-

ted some documents to the court stating that there was risk to his life.

“We really dont understand the courts order regarding his immediate transfer. We still wonder why no order was issued for entrusting his security with any organisation or department...,” he said.

The APW will submit another petition before the

CHANGE OF NAME I, Shubhan Phukan, S/o Late Nanda Phukan have declared through an affidavit No. 1174/19 dated 22.10.2019 that my name 'Suman Phukan' has inadvertently appeared in my daughter's documents.

My name Shubhan Phukan and Suman Phukan is one and same person i.e. me. Henceforth, I will use my name as Shubhan Phukan in all purposes.

DP-7823 Gram:Agricomplex Medziphema

Phone:247241/247250 Fax :03862 -247241

ICAR RESEARCH COMPLEX FOR NEH REGION (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, Nagaland- 797106 NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) ICAR Nagaland Centre, Medziphema invites e-tendering (two bidsystem) from the reputed Firms/ Suppliers/ Manufacturers/ Producers/ Authorized Dealers etc. for supply of the following items as listed below.

1. Oil Expeller.

2. Hammer Mill.

3. Rice Mill.

Details of Tender form/bidding documents may be downloaded from the institute website: www.icarnagaland.nic.in and http://eprocure.gov.in / Central Public Procurement Portal (https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app). Or mail at icarnagaland@gmail.com Sd/- Assistant Administrative Officer.

DC-1522

AFFIDAVIT

DECLARATION

Date : 21/10/2019

I, Shri. Imtisensen, S/o Late Imnamayang, R/o Village/P.O-Nokpu, ThesilMangkolemba, Dist-Mokokchung, Nagaland-798604, do hereby affirm an oath and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to AO Naga Tribe.

2. That in my Field Service Document (FSD) my Wife's Name, DOB and my Mother's name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Wife (Lanusenla Imchen), DOB-13 Jul 1983, and Mother's name as Chupanungla, whereas my wife's correct/official name is-(Lanusenla), and her DOB-13th Jul-1977, and my mother's name is-Chubanungla.

3. That 'imchen' as recorded in my wife's name is our surname.

4. That henceforth my wife's name, DOB and my mother's name shall be use/record as wife-(Lanusenla), DOB-13th Jul-1977, and Mother's name as Chubanungla, in my Pension record book.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me.

Notary Public Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7820 Regd. No. 2308/2019

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 21/10/2019

I, Shri. Imtisensen, S/o Late Imnamayang, R/o Village/P.O-Nokpu, Tehsil-Mangkolemba, Dist-Mokokchung, Nagaland-798604, do hereby affirm an oath and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and the resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my Service Record, My Permanent address in Tehsil-has been erroneously recorded as MONKOLEMPA, whereas the correct spelling of my Tehsil is MANGKOLEMBA. 3. That henceforth my proper permanent address shall be recorded as VillageNokpu, Post Office-Nokpu, TO-Mokokchung, Tehsil-Mangkolemba, Dist-Mokokchung, State-Nagaland, PIN-798604, NRS-Dimapur, in my Pension Record Book.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me.

Notary Public Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7819

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PWD minister is critical.

Meanwhile, the Tripura High Court heard the anticipatory bail plea of Chowdhury on Monday.

The court has reserved its verdict till Tuesday.

Former Kolkata Mayor Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya argued in favour of Chowdhury’s bail plea while Advocate General Arun Kanti Bhowmick opposed the petition.

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From, Shoseto (Ato) Veswuh

STN HQ DIMAPUR NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) OUTSOURCING OF CONSERVANCY SERVICES T end er N o t i c e/R eq u es t Fo r Proposal (RFP) for Outsourcing of Conservancy Services for the period 01 Dec 2019 to 30 Nov 2020 is being floated online as Open Tender Enquiry (OTE) at defence e-Procurement CPP portal of NIC http://defproc.gov.in/eprocure/app.

It is further informed that all vendors interested for outsourcing of Conservancy Services and Supply of any items to Stn HQ Dimapur must enroll/be registered on to CPP portal. The detailed instruction on enrolment are available online.

Details post enrolment may be sent to mail id : rak.dima2@nic.in.

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT PH - 9436830818

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SECTION 1

Date : 21/10/2019

I, Smti. Hukali Sumi@Hukali Chishi, D/o Yexuvi Sumi, Permanent resident of Mapulumi Village, Zunheboto, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That in my Service Record and Hindi Graduate Certificate, my name has been entered/recorded as Hukali Chishi, whereas in my CL-X Academic documents, my name has been recorded as Hukali Sumi.

3. That 'Sumi' is my Tribe, and 'Chishi' is my Surname.

4. That the names Hukali Sumi and Hukali Chishi, refers to one and same person, i.e. me, and my Names.

5. That this affidavit is made to aver the above statement.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me.

Notary Public Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7829 Regd. No. 2307/2019

Supreme Court on November 17 urging investigations into the various aspects of the NRC process by investigating agencies, such as CBI and NIA, Sharma added.

In 2009, the APW had filed a petition in the Supreme Court praying that names of 41 lakh foreigners be deleted from the electoral rolls of Assam and the NRC updated.

AFFIDAVIT

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Regd. No. 2309/2019

Agartala, Oct 22 (PTI) CPI(M): Central committee member Badal Chowdhury, accused of being involved in a Rs 630 crore scam that allegedly took place during his tenure as the PWD minister during the Left Front rule in Tripura, has been arrested, police said on Tuesday.

West Tripura district Superintendent of Police Manik Das said that Chowdhury was arrested on Monday night. He was absconding after a local court denied him anticipatory bail on Wednesday.

“Acting on information that Chowdhury was admitted to a hospital, police arrested him. He would be taken into custody after he recovers from his illness,” Das told reporters.

Former chief minister Manik Sarkar, CPI(M) state committee secretary Gautam Das and other Left leaders visited the hospital on Monday night to meet Chowdhury.

Hospital sources said the condition of the former

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, AGHUNATO nd

NO.JUD-21/78-79

Dt. Agto. the 22 10/2019

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION TO ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

Smti Aboli Zhimomi, Village Khetoi of P.S. Aghunato of Zunheboto District has applied for issue of a certificate declaring him legal heir Service Pension Benefits of her husband Lt. G. Visheto Sema who expired on 9th 10-2019.

It is hereby notified that if no objection of issue of certificate applied for received from any one within a period of 30 days from the date of publication in local paper.

This office will issue the certificate applied for after expiry of the period of 30 days.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Aghunato : Nagaland.

DP-7831 Regd. No. 893/19

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 22-10-19

I, Smti Malina Barman alias Mankaina, D/o Late Rajendra Dev Barman, aged about 45 years, resident of Darogapathar H.No. 221 Block-B, PS Dimapur East, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follow : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and I belong to Kachari Tribe of State of Nagaland.

2. That Smti Malina Barman and Mankaina are my names and both the names are in respect of mine.

4. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of clarification of having two different names of mine .

5. That I do verify that the contents of the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed before me by the deponent on this 22nd day of October 2019 at Dimapur.

MAGISTRATE/ NOTARY PUBLIC DP-7809(A) Regd. No. 894/19

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 22-10-19

I, Miss Sapna Barman alias Sapna Burman, D/o Late Rajendra Dev Barman, aged about 55 years, resident of Darogapathar H.No. 221 Block-B, PS Dimapur East, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follow : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and I belong to Kachari Tribe of State of Nagaland.

2. That the name of my late father was wrongly entered as Ranjendra Burman in lieu of Ranjandra Dev Barman.

3. That Sapna Barman and Sapan Burman are my names and both the names are in respect of mine.

4. That I am swearing this affidavit for the purpose of clarification of having different names of mine and my late father .

5. That I do verify that the contents of the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed before me by the deponent on this 22nd day of October 2019 at Dimapur.

MAGISTRATE/ NOTARY PUBLIC DP-7809(B)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, PWD (R&B) No.CE/R&B/PMGSY-II/TENDER/2019-2019

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated, Kohima the 23rd Oct 2019

TENDER PRESS NOTICE

1. The Engineer-In-Chief, NPWD & Empowered Officer, NGRRDA Nagaland invites on behalf of Governor of Nagaland percentage rate tenders in electronic tendering system from approved and eligible Class-I Contractors registered with Nagaland Public Works Department (NPWD) for the following work including maintenance for five years after construction under PMGSY-II Batch-I (2019-20) ROADS : Total estimated Cost Earnest Cost of Sl. Length (Rs. In Lakhs) District Package No Name of the work Money Tender No Km Const.

Maint. (2%) Document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Kohima Kohima Phek Dimapur Mokokchung Tuensang Noklak Wokha Kiphire

NG02024001 NG0207A002 NG0503A003 NG0102A004 NG0301A005 NG0607A006 NG0608A007 NG0703A008 NG1103A009

10 Longleng

NG1001A010

11 Mon 12 Peren 13 Zunheboto

NG0401A011 NG0901A012 NG0803A013

T-01 to Kezo Town via Mitelephe T-01(Botsa) to Sendenyu via Tsiemekhuma Chizami to Sakraba via Gidemi Village Kuhuboto to Padumpukhuri Jn. Via Henivi T-01(Mongsentyimti) to Chakpa Village Kuthur to Chassir Kingnyu Jn. To Peshu Sanis to Lakhuti Seyochung-Yangzitong via Phisami Dikhu Bridge Jn.(NH-702) to Alayong via Yachem EAC Hq. T-01 to Chen Hq. T-01 to Lilen via Vonkitem Satakha to Saptiqa

19.50 19.00 17.00 12.70 15.00 21.00 21.00 18.00 17.00

1625.88 1745.84 1613.60 1112.13 1575.43 1986.32 2011.24 1539.02 1693.36

163.00 175.00 161.72 111.49 158.05 199.08 201.56 154.29 169.70

32.52 34.92 32.27 22.24 31.51 39.73 40.22 30.78 33.87

15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000 15000

11.40

1101.47

110.40

22.03

15000

21.00 17.00 18.00

1964.68 1660.52 1664.02

196.91 166.61 166.79

39.29 33.21 33.28

15000 15000 15000

BRIDGES: Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5

Package No. NG0503A003 NG0401A011B NG0401A011A NG0607A006A NG0901A012A

Name of Road Chizami to Sakraba T-01 to Chen T-01 to Chen Kuthur to Chassir T-01 to Lilen via Vonkitem

Name of River Tacholru (Kezeri) Tehok Tehong Tuntuke Gokha

Span (M) 20.50 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.50

Tender Amount Earnest Money Cost of Tender (Lakh) (2%) Document 288.13 5.76 5000 281.58 5.63 5000 356.31 7.12 5000 308.56 6.17 5000 246.97 4.94 5000

1. Date of release of invitation for bids through e-procurement : 23rd October 2019 2. Availability of Bid Document and mode of submission: The bid document is available online only and bid should be submitted online on website www.pmgsytendersngl.gov.in.

3. Downloading of Bidding Documents : From 23/10/2019 to 12/11/2019.

4. All other details may be obtained from the link given above.

SdEngineer-In-Chief, NPWD & Empowered Officer, NGRRDA Nagaland: Kohima DC-1523 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Ayodhya: ‘Nirvani Akahara’ to write note

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday allowed ‘Nirvani Akahara’, one of the Hindu parties in the decades-old case of Ram JanmbhoomiBabri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya, to file a written note seeking the “right to manage worship of the deity” as ‘shebait’ (devotee) at the site.

A counsel for ‘Nirvani Akahara’ mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and said his client “miscalculated” the 3-day time granted by the court for filing the written note on moulding of relief -- narrowing down the issues raised during the hearing -- and was now seeking the nod for filing it with the apex court’s registry. “You file it now,” the bench, which also comprised Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer, told senior advocate Jaideep Gupta who was representing ‘Nirvani Akhara’.

Both ‘Nirmohi Akahara’ and its rival ‘Nirvani Akahara’ are seeking right to manage and offer ‘puja’ at the birthplace of deity ‘Ram Lalla Virajman’ at the site.

While ‘Nirmohi Akahara’ had filed a lawsuit in 1959 seeking the right as ‘shebait’, ‘Nirvani Akahara’ has been made a party (defendant) in two separate lawsuits filed by Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Wakf Board and deity ‘Ram Lalla’, through next friend Deoki Nandan Agrwal, in 1961 and 1989 respectively.

“It is humbly submitted that none of the parties (amongst) Hindus in the aforementioned suits have made claims...for shebait-

Pankaj named new UIDAI CEO New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS): The government on Tuesday appointed IAS officer Pankaj Kumar as the new CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Kumar is currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry Of Electronics and IT. The UIDAI is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 by the government under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, with the mandate to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), or Aadhaar, to all residents of India to eliminate duplicate and fake id entities.

“Pankaj Kumar, IAS (NL87), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as CEO, UIDAI in the rank and pay of Secretary by temporarily upgrading the post,” the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) said, as per an official statement.

Several Hindu parties had filed their written submissions asserting that Hindus have been worshipping at the disputed area “since time immemorial”

ship right and are instead claiming either as the owner or as a next friend (of deity) ...and thereby seeking to build a temple at the disputed structure.

“Hence the ‘pujari’ and/or ‘shebaitship rights of the present respondent (Nirvani Akahara) remained unchallenged...,” the written note said. The Akahara has sought a direction that it be handed over the “right to manage the worship of the deity of the Ram Janambhoomi/disputed structure as the ‘pujari’ and/or ‘shebait’ of the deity”.

During the hearing, it had said that Mahant Abhiram Das, now deceased, of Nirvani Akahara was the priest at the site in 1949 and he was also made an accused in the FIR lodged for alleged placing of idols below the central dome of the disputed site on the intervening night of December 22-23, 1949. Now his ‘chela’ Dharam Das is the priest, it had added.

Earlier, the Muslim parties, including the Sunni Wakf Board, had filed the

written note on moulding of relief in Supreme Court and had said the verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case will impact “future generations” and have “consequences” for the country’s polity.

“The decision by this court, whichever way it goes, will impact future generations. It will also have consequences for the polity of this country. This court’s decision may impact the minds of millions who are citizens of this country and who believe in constitutional values embraced by all when India was declared a republic on January 26, 1950,” said the note prepared by senior lawyer Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for the Muslim parties.

The Constitution bench had reserved the verdict on October 16 after concluding the 40-day-long hearing in the politically sensitive land dispute case and had asked the litigating parties to submit their written note within three days on “moulding of reliefs” so that the court can narrow down the issues

needed to be adjudicated upon in the vexatious issue.

On Saturday, several Hindu parties had filed their written submissions in the Supreme Court with the counsel for the deity ‘Ram Lalla’ asserting that Hindus have been worshipping at the disputed area “since time immemorial” and the birthplace of the Lord Ram is “non-negotiable”.

Besides the deity, other Hindu parties -- Nirmohi Akhara, All India Hindu Mahasabha and devotee Visharad -- had filed their written notes on Saturday in this case.

The high voltage hearing in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute involving 2.77 acres of land is the second longest after the landmark Keshvanand Bharti case in 1973 during which the proceedings for propounding the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution continued for 68 days. The hearing on the validity of Aadhaar scheme lasted for 38 days in the top court which came into existence in 1950.

Deepika, Sindhu flag-bearers of PM’s ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi’ initiative

Deepika Padukone and PV Sindhu

Mumbai, Oct 22 (PTI): Actor Deepika Padukone and shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday were named the ambassadors for ‘Bharat Ki Laxmi’, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that aims at bringing commendable work done by women across the nation to light ahead of the Diwali festival.

The prime minister shared a video on the new campaign underscoring the cause of women empower-

ment.

“India’s Nari Shakti epitomises talent and tenacity, determination and dedication. Our ethos has always taught us to strive for women empowerment.

“Through this video, @Pvsindhu1 and @deepikapadukone excellently convey the message of celebrating #BharatKiLaxmi,” the PM wrote on Twitter.

Deepika and Sindhu registered their support for the campaign on the microb-

logging site.

“This Diwali, let us throw light on & celebrate the contribution & accomplishments of the women of our country! #BharatKiLaxmi,” Deepika wrote as she shared the video.

Sindhu said societies grow when women are empowered and their accomplishments are given a place of pride.

“I support PM @narendramodi ji #BharatKiLaxmi movement. It celebrates extraordinary achievements of extraordinary women of India. This Diwali, let’s celebrate womanhood,” she added in the tweet.

Kartarpur agreement to be signed on Oct 24 New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS): The signing of the Kartarpur Corridor agreement between India and Pakistan is likely to be postponed by a day due to some reason and the ceremony may now take place on Thursday, sources said.

It is learnt that the agreement could take place at the zero line. The development comes a day after India declared that it was ready to sign the agreement with Pakistan on Wednesday.

However, there was no any official declaration over the issue. MEA on Monday had declared that it would be ready to sign the agreement on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on October 23 (Wednesday) and also expressed its disappointment as Pakistan insists on levying a $20 service fee on every Kartarpur pilgrim.

As per an MEA statement, India had also urged Pakistan to reconsider the fee. The statement had said that the Indian government had taken the initiative to put in place the state-ofthe-art infrastructure and open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor on the auspicious occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism, falling on November 12 so that the pilgrims from India and those holding Overseas Citizen of India cards can undertake a visit to the holy Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan.

Pakistan has retained the $20 fee for every pilgrim from India visiting the Kartarpur Gurudwara, where Guru Nanak Dev spent the last 18 years of his life.

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PM Modi, Nobel laureate Banerjee hold extensive discussion on varied issues

Modi with Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee.

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI): Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held a “healthy and extensive” interaction on various subjects.

Banerjee, an Indiaborn American professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has won Nobel in economics, jointly with wife Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for “ex-

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to former Finance minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

However, he will remain in Enforcement Directorate custody as he is still under arrest in the INX Media money laundering

The order was delivered by a bench of Justices R. Banumathi, A.S. Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy, which directed him not to leave the country without permission.

The court also directed Chidambaram to furnish a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh

and two sureties of like amount each.

On October 18, the court had reserved its order on the former minister’s plea. The CBI had opposed Chidambaram’s bail plea, saying that he had tried to “pressurise and influence” key witnesses in the INX Media case.

IN MEMORIAM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

BORN : 25.11.1948 – DEATH: 15.10.2019 We the family members of Late Imlisashi Pongen (Longmisa) wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness to all the individuals, groups and churches who stood by us physically, morally, financially and spiritually during the sudden demise of our beloved father.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:1. Longmisa Baptist Church and Village Council.

2. Alisopur Baptist Church and Village Council.

3. Mokokchung Compound Sector.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

Loving children, grandchildren and relatives.

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VEVOZO TETSEO (4th Sept 1989 – 23rd Oct 2018) A year has gone by but your warmth, kindness and sweet memories will forever be cherished. Remembering you till we meet again.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The family of Lt. Khriekeyie-ü Suokhrie wishes to express the sincere gratitude for all the prayers, love and support, calls of strength as well as words and deeds of endearment during the hour of bereavement.

We thank you all for your presence.

We convey our deepest appreciation to : 1. K. Kezha Dzüvichü 2. Rev. Lhouzoviu Shüya 3. Chatouphe Baptist Church 4. Diphupar Village Council As it would be impossible to thank each and every one individually, but we humbly pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Lt. Khriekeyie-ü Suokhrie (w/o Lt. Sathie Suokhrie) October 26, 1935 October 16, 2019

- Loving Children, In-Laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family of Lt. VEPA CHUZHO would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, friends, neighbours, relatives, and well wishers who stood by us physically, materially, financially and spiritually through prayers during his brief illness till his last breath at 2:00 AM on 13th October 2019.

We are immensely touched by your immeasurable love, concern and support in time of grief and sorrows.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually, but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God may bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Pholami Village Council, 2. Pholami Baptist Church, 3. Thizho Khel Pholami , Nakro Clan Pholami, Medeo Clan Pholami, 4. Pholami Union, Pfutsero 5. Rukizu Baptist Church, Pfutsero 6. Phusachodu Baptist Church, 7. Ciedzuba Phusachodu Village.

8. Various Organisations of Phusachodumi Village.

10/09/1968 - 13/10/2019 9. Phusachodumi Union, Pfutsero 10. Phusachodumi Union, Ngwalwa Circle.

11. Chakhesang Women, Ngwalwa Circle.

12. Phusachodumi Union, Dimapur Area.

13. Village Council, Ruzaphema Block-3.

14. Christian Revival Church, Ruzaphema Block-3.

15. Ruzaphema Block-3, Women Society.

16. High way Colony, Ruzaphema Block-3.

17. Youth Organisation, Ruzaphema Block-3.

18. Patkai Christian College English Honors 2nd year batch and MBL Hostel 2nd year batch.

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Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Relatives.

his official residence.

While congratulating Banerjee for winning the prize, Union minister Piyush Goyal at a media briefing in Pune earlier this month, had described him as a “Left-leaning” person.

Goyal had also said Banerjee’s suggestion of a minimum income scheme was rejected by Indian voters and there was no need to “accept what he thinks”.

SC grants bail to Chidambaram

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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perimental approach to alleviating global poverty”.

“Excellent meeting with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee. His passion towards human empowerment is clearly visible. We had a healthy and extensive interaction on various subjects. India is proud of his accomplishments. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours,” Modi said in a tweet, sharing a picture of their meeting at

Late Longleibui Zeliang (L.B. Zeliang) Died on 12th Oct. 2019

We the family members of Late Longleibui Zeliang would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, organisations and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 317 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Improving health service

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agaland Medical Council (NMC) has revealed that there are 1058 registered medical practitioners in the state, out of which 423 practitioners are specialists and rest 630 were MBBS. The statistics also show that there is one doctor for every 1800 people in the state which is much below one doctor for 1000 people at the national level. Another point is that Nagaland still does not have a medical college, while all other north east states have either one or more.

Taking into consideration the international norms of health are professional availability as per population, WHO norms state the requirement of 1 doctor per 1000 population and 2 nurses per 1000 population.

NER has a supply gap of 36,009 registered doctors of which taking an attrition percentage of 20 per cent, a total number of 28,007 doctors can be considered available. To meet the WHO requirement of 1 doctor per 1000 population, North-east requires additional 22, 958 doctors. Despite much funds being spent on medical and health services in Nagaland, most government hospitals are still finding shortage of doctors.

This is especially pronounced in the rural areas where hospitals including PHCs are poorly manned. Most of the doctors, like in other states of India, prefer to be located in urban towns where the income prospects are alluring. This was also brought to focus during an interaction with Nagaland Medical College president Dr.Joyce Z.Angami who revealed that many government doctors continue to practice in private nursing homes after attending morning duties and even after availing Non-Practicing Allowance(NPA). This issue of government doctors practising in private clinics and hospitals despite getting NPA has been a subject of intense debates. Despite having attained statehood in 1963 and enjoying benefits of central quota in government medical colleges, the quality of health services in the state still leaves much to be desired. On the health sector, as per statistics of the National Health Profile 2016, published by Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Nagaland had the seventh-highest per capita health expenditure (Rs 1,707) and fifth-highest health expenditure as a percentage of gross state domestic product (2.23%) among all states in 201314. Nagaland is also a recipient of generous central funds, yet when it comes to providing health care service, the state fares poorly in comparison with other north eastern states. Nagaland seems to have scored quite well on the number of SC, PHC and CHC established. However, availability of healthcare equipments, medicines and proper infrastructures of the district hospitals tell an altogether different story.

Qualitative public health care deliveries are grossly missing in the PHCs and CHCs with acute lack of doctors, specialist and other required technicians.

In institutional delivery(2016) Mizoram tops the list, followed by Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam then Nagaland. What ails the health sector in Nagaland appears to be lack of governance in the delivery system. There are still several communicable diseases that continue to ravage various areas, especially the rural areas owing to absence of good quality health care. Be it cancer or Malaria, TB, viral infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Respiratory Tract Infection, Gastroenteritis, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Helminthiasis these indicate that the focus needs to be more on preventive and strengthening of quality primary healthcare services. Perhaps the NMC along with the medical fraternity can put their heads together on how to make the best out of available resources instead.

DailyDevotion The Witness of the Spirit

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit…

—Romans 8:16 We are in danger of getting into a bargaining spirit with God when we come to Him— we want the witness of the Spirit before we have done what God tells us to do.

Why doesn’t God reveal Himself to you? He cannot.

It is not that He will not, but He cannot, because you are in the way as long as you won’t abandon yourself to Him in total surrender. Yet once you do, immediately God witnesses to Himself— He cannot witness to you, but He instantly witnesses to His own nature in you. If you received the witness of the Spirit before the reality and truth that comes from obedience, it would simply result in sentimental emotion. But when you act on the basis of redemption, and stop the disrespectfulness of debating with God, He immediately gives His witness.

As soon as you abandon your own reasoning and arguing, God witnesses to what He has done, and you are amazed at your total disrespect in having kept Him waiting. If you are debating as to whether or not God can deliver from sin, then either let Him do it or tell Him that He cannot. Do not quote this or that person to Him. Simply obey Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden….” Come, if you are weary, and ask, if you know you are evil (see Luke 11:9-13).

The Spirit of God witnesses to the redemption of our Lord, and to nothing else. He cannot witness to our reason. We are inclined to mistake the simplicity that comes from our natural commonsense decisions for the witness of the Spirit, but the Spirit witnesses only to His own nature, and to the work of redemption, never to our reason. If we are trying to make Him witness to our reason, it is no wonder that we are in darkness and uncertainty. Throw it all overboard, trust in Him, and He will give you the witness of the Spirit.

Quotes

Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always insist on it in your subordinates.

Don Marquis

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Post-mortem

A time to build and heal our land: The Naga Rising

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he office of the Government of India’s (GoI) Representative and Interlocutor for the Naga Peace Talks has come out with a press communique on October 18, 2019 outlining the broad contours of the peace process that was explained to the assembled gathering of invited leaders representing tribe, church and civil society organizations from Nagaland.

As stated in our earlier statement calling on the Government of India to “come out with an open and clear-cut direction on how it intends to sign and conclude the present negotiations”, RN Ravi has cleared some of the doubts and confusion by reiterating the government’s position that there will be only one agreement.

While The Naga Rising appreciates the sincere and determined effort of the Interlocutor to help facilitate early conclusion of the long drawn out peace process, we continue to reiterate our appeal that any solution must be mutual. We believe this is still possible within the stipulated time set out by the GoI. We continue to appeal to both the Government of India and the Naga negotiators to explore the full range of possibilities towards an honourable solution by exhibiting upmost flexibility and accommodation.

The position of the NSCN (IM) on the flag and constitution merits consideration– as highlighted by The Naga Rising earlier, yet the difficulty faced by India must also be respected at this given point in time.

On the other hand, the NSCN (IM) and the 7 NNPGs must not waste any more time and work with those mediating to find their meeting points. The goal should be to converge the parallel talks and conclude it within the stipulated time.

At this critical time Nagas must exhibit political astuteness by taking a middle path to work

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fter our Honourable Governor held his consultative meeting with the Tribal and Civil Organisations on the 18th.of October; a document was floated on Social media platforms which claimed to be points raised in the meeting and some of the proposed clauses of the solution offered by the Government of India.

I’ve been waiting for some sort of disclaimer from any governmental source, but since nothing has been said, so I will assume, for the nonce, that these points and clauses are true.

What surprised me was that, apart from a few details, it bore a striking similarity to an article of mine published in the Nagaland Post, Morung Express and Eastern Mirror on 10-9-2017, titled, “An Honourable Solution”. Two major difference struck me immediately, clauses (ii) and (iii) of point 7.

Point 7 (ii) states, “The GOI through an act shall pass a law for the institution of a B(P) an Naga Hoho which is purely a Cultural council and it shall be represented by every Naga tribes in India.”

The term “Naga” is the anglicized version of the term “Noga” which the people of the Plains of Assam used to describe the Tribesmen of the erstwhile Naga Hills that they came into contact with. British Colonial Government Officials, Ethnologists, Sociologists, Anthropologists and Linguists later used it

out a solution that is also acceptable to the Government of India.

The longer we wait for a perfect solution, the more complex, improbable and uncertain things will become. We believe that at this juncture Nagas have more to gain than lose in an agreement with India.

The NSCN (IM) should not take the drastic step of deciding on ‘all or nothing’. Its decision, at this difficult time, to accept what has been mutually agreed upon—barring the flag and constitution— will demonstrate magnanimity and statesmanship on its part before the world.

Any agreement reached is, in itself, a step forward. The present agreement should be seen by the Naga people as a start, through a step by step approach towards resolving the complexity of our political issue, which will require more time and effort that can be approached through peaceful and democratic means.

The Naga Risingbelieves that starts are more important than having nothing as it will form the base to begin the process of building and healing our land.

The non-territorial arrangement (Pan-Naga Cultural Body) that is mutually agreed should be the collective focus of the Nagas because we believe our aspiration towards a shared belonging as one people and the building of a future Naga-state will begin from there. The possibilities are endless if all Nagas unite to build on it.

The Pan-Naga Body, where the Naga flag will be located and used (as per the GoI’s position), is in fact a recognition and acknowledgment of Naga identity that transcends physical boundaries or lines.

For the Nagas beyond Nagaland, this is an opportunity to self-govern themselves and politically, the best time for a solution, with BJP governments in the three crucial states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh

to classify a broad range of tribes who inhabit present day Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Assam, in India and parts of the Eastern tracts of Myanmar. Both the Indian and Myanmarese Governments have accepted this classification, as have the tribes who have been classed as such.

The struggle for power and dominance by the some members of the Tangkhul Naga Tribe over the Kukis and Meiteis in Manipur, has seen the NSCN-IM, whose policy is shaped by its Tangkhul dominated leadership, coerce the minor Old Kuki Tribes of Manipur into declaring themselves as Naga Tribes. This has not only nullified the socioscientific definition of the term “Naga”, but has brought up the question of, “Who is a Naga?” Can any tribe, race or ethnic group become a Naga if the I-M wishes it so? Apparently so, because the Gorkhalis of Nagaland are now a Naga Tribe, according to the I-M. The silence of the people of Nagaland does not mean that we have agreed to or accepted these inclusions to the Naga Fraternity by the I-M. That is why the Government of India should think twice before agreeing to anything that has the term “Pan-Naga”. The I-M will not be appeased by a PanNaga Cultural Centre and such a centre will never be accepted by the Nagas of Nagaland unless the list of Naga Tribes of Manipur

and Assam.

Also, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the peak of his power, The Naga Rising believes that the Government of India will convince Myanmar to agree for the Nagas beyond the international border to be part of the Pan-Naga Cultural Body.

The agreement reached now will be a step closer towards the vision of our founding fathers, who expressed their resolve ‘to be left alone’ and ‘to remain independent.’

This principle as our guiding force should allow us to unitedly approach a given political situation as the current conundrum presents itself before us. Our ability to stand together today would create room for us to take peaceful and democratic resolutions of all pending issues in their own time.

We are in a critical 8-day period of strategic time when the destiny of an entire people rests in the decision we take.

Jesus said, “For where two or three agree together, I am in your midst” (see Matt. 18:19).

The Word of God also declares that, “One can chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight” (Deut. 32:30a, MEV).

Yes, we are better together.

If we ALL unitedly agree to the peace offer from India, it should mark a new journey to build and heal our land. If we can do this together, it will help us set a political roadmap and a vision for the future. This is the best guarantee for our land, the people, and for our identity as a nation.

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NFHRCC letter to Prime Minister Modi

(Declaration of National Highway in respect of trans Nagaland Highway (foothills road) Hon’able Sir, The people of Nagaland in general and the Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC)in particular convey our heartfelt congratulations on your landslide victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Election, which clearly manifests your undisputed dynamism in the shaping of the modern India. A historic project was initiated by NFHRCC having duly endorsed

by Apex Tribal Hohos in the year 2013, coinciding with the celebration of 50 years of Statehood to accelerate the economic development and to eschew the unemployment problem in the State. The extraordinary characters of the project are:1. No land compensations by the land owners. 2. No Taxation

Are our leaders missing the bus?

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hough a latecomer on social media it seems most of our leaders both from the National and civil society platforms do not have a clue as to the pulse of the Nagas today. On most online polls I have come across (Yes it is not scientific) if one does not factor in factional, community or regional biases most young Nagas who are not only our future leaders but also our only future have one prominent view. The majority don’t want stopgap measures or solutions most want our leaders to stop talking to India or Burma instead talk among yourselves and rebuild our own houses leaving all egos and agendas aside first.

Even with a very loud minority spewing hate and division on social media and mainstream media for whatever skewed view of the Naga situation they have a silent majority want you our leaders to first build bridges before taking another step even if it means sacrificing some more time or even blood if necessary.

The youth may not have forgotten the blood spilled by all sides within the Naga family but most enlightened young Nagas have definitely forgiven for the greater good. Just to make it a bit clearer no one’s hands are clean period. It is only a loud self-serving minority that are bent on digging the past without realizing that the more you dig the further from the light you go.

One amazing thing I found on one to one interactions on social media platforms and outside is that those who have lost most are willing to forgive the most. So for all those listening to the cacophony of hate by those who have lost the least, I beseech you don’t be mislead for those who have lost the most know the most about the cost of division within the family. I know some of you our leaders will definitely read this so I humbly beg you to read the signs.

It is the future who will decide how you will be remembered so it would be prudent to listen to them. We know how much you have sacrificed we don’t want your legacy to be tainted. We want you to plant a tree that provides shade and rest long after you are gone even though you might not share the fruits toady. If you would rather plant tomatoes which you can enjoy today but which will be definitely uprooted by someone wiser who wants to plant an apple or a walnut tree then no one can stop you. But like youngsters today like to say “that’s on you nigga”.

Kuknalim Aotemjen Jamir, Signal Dimapur.

Potential pitfalls

is purged of non-Naga Tribes.

In the event that the list of Naga Tribes is cleaned up and a Pan-Naga Cultural Body is agreed to by the Nagas, why must it be based in Dimapur or even Nagaland? Let it be based somewhere in Eastern Nagaland or in Manipur of Arunachal Pradesh, preferably within the 16 kilometer Free Movement Regime limits; so that the Nagas of Myanmar too can have access to the Centre.

Point 7(iii) States,”Bicameral legislature: Upper House for a term of 6 years to be nominated by every tribe and lower house to be directly elected for a period of 5 years. (80-90 members each) for that, delimitation shall happen.”

I envisaged the Upper House of the Nagaland Assembly as a forum where the less numerous indigenous Tribes of Nagaland would have a forum to express their concerns and grievances on an equal footing with the more populous Tribes; for which I proposed two members from every Indigenous Tribe of Nagaland. I also specifically mentioned the Garo, Kachari, Kuki and Mikir Tribes of Nagaland; for they have, actively or passively, supported us all along the way. And to ensure that their genuine concerns were aired, I proposed that members should be elected, not nominated.

It is a fact that Nagaland is the most cor-

by any Naga Political groups or by any local authorities.

Having fully understood the aspirations of the Naga people the Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri N. Rio is diligently pursuing the project with utmost dedication and sincerity. Consequent upon which the project is already approved by the Ministry and now the matter had already reached your Hon’ble table to be declare as National Highway.

Therefore, the undersigned, on behalf of the entire Naga people fervently appeal to your Honour to kindly declare the same as National Highway at earliest with the view to quench the desire and aspiration of the Naga People which is longing for more than half the century.

Thank you. Your sincerely, Supu Jamir Convenor and W. Lemba Chang, General Secretary NFHRCC

rupt state in India and that the corrupt, across tribal lines, political parties, the bureaucracy and the underground factions have a stranglehold on Nagaland with their unscrupulous claws.

Even with a voting system, there is a clear danger that they will enmesh the Upper House within their greedy coils; but when you replace it with a system of nomination to the House, you guarantee that it will be filled with the cronies and lackeys of the corrupt. Elections to an Upper House will inspire hope and change for the better, but nominations guaranteed that the people will see it as just a another sop. Better to have no Upper House than a corrupt one.

Apart from the rare few idealists, our underground faction are filled with the those discontented, not with the Laws of India, but the failure of the Laws of India, in the hands of the corrupt in power; who bend, twist and break them to favour themselves. Economic deprivation and the breakdown of the system have driven many into the arms of the various factions. India must make sure that there are no future bombshells such as the above two in any agreement they arrive at with any or all of the factions.

Short term appeasement of a few with the establishment of a PanNaga Body or nominations to an Upper House of Assembly will lead to

long term losses of unimaginable cost. Assuming that the above mentioned clauses are part of the proposed solution being offered by the Government of India, I humbly request the decision makers to

kindly take my arguments into consideration and amend, modify or delete them as you see fit.

Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, Khaghaboto Range kahuto107@gmail.com

Reader’s Post

On fasting and prayer for Indo-Naga political problem Sir,

It is encouraging to see the clarion call by the Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) and the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM, the apex body of Ao churches) for fasting and prayer on the 23rd of October, 2019 (Wednesday) for an honourable solution to the protracted Indo-Naga Political Problem. The Naga public always feel that the churches should not shy away from the socio-political, economic and other social issues of the present day Naga society. Therefore, I feel that this is a right step towards that end. However, let’s all remember that church can only take the initiative from a Biblical perspective and not otherwise. As such, CNC has rightly quoted Psalm 34:17 which says, “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their troubles.” On the other hand, ABAM quoted James 5:16 that says, “...The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” Now the Nagas in general are confronted with the big question of how righteous are we before God so that He will listen to our prayers. Therefore, unworthy as I am and with my simple faith, I’d like to express my feelings that we must first repent from our wicked ways and pray for true forgiveness from God. Secondly, Nagas badly needed committed and visionary leaders like Moses and Aaron during the times of Old Testament. Thirdly, this is the right time for the Nagas to show our unity to the world and prove that God Almighty is still on our side and win the hearts of the millions of non-Christian friends. I believe all these are possible only if we pray and worship our Almighty God in truth and in spirit with a pure heart and righteous mind. May the Grace of God be sufficient enough for the Nagas despite our wicked ways and sinful nature and acts.

Dr M.Temjen Longkumer Lerie Colony, Kohima

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.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Maha villagers claim any vote cast went in BJP’s favour Pune, Oct 22 (PTI): Voters in a Maharashtra village have alleged EVM malfunction during Lok Sabha bypoll on Monday, saying it resulted in votes cast for any candidate going to BJP’s account, a claim denied by election officials.

NCP legislator Shahshikant Shinde said he was witness to such a thing happening when he visited the polling booth in Navlewadi village of Koregaon tehsil in Satara district. Kirti Nalawade, the returning officer for the Koregaon Assembly segment in Western Maharashtra, where this village is located, refuted the claim.

Shinde said the Election Commission should take a serious note of this incident and initiate steps to check its recurrence. Villagers said votes cast in favour of the NCP nominee Srinivas Patil were going into the “account” of BJP candidate Udayanraje Bhosale, a claim the district election officials rejected. Shinde said when he reached the polling station and raised the issue

Shahshikant Shinde with the election officials from the booth, they hurriedly changed the EVM machine. Bypoll for Satara Lok Sabha constituency was held simultaneously with the Assembly poll on October 21. “I received a call from some voters and our party workers who informed me that votes cast for the NCP candidate were going to the BJP nominee. By the time I reached there, around 270 votes were cast in a similar manner,” Shinde said.

Shinde said as some voters had expressed their doubts, the NCP polling booth agents asked the officials to verify the claims.

“Meanwhile, one person came there to cast his vote. Before he could press the button, the red light next to the BJP’s Lotus symbol blinked. That voter also noticed this and objected to it, after which the (poll) officials there orally accepted that there was some issue with the machine,” Shinde said. He said the officials told party agents and voters to pay fee for a mock test to clear their doubts. “I suggested that a voter will cast his vote in the presence of the main poll official there to verify the claims. When one person went to vote, the machine suddenly developed some issue and stopped working,” he said. “Some officials then checked the machine and informed us that there was some issue with the machine and proposed to replace it. The machine was then replaced,” he said.

He said by the time all this happened, 293 votes were cast and officials refused to accept the demand by the polling agents and voters for fresh polling.

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God would grant patience and wisdom to both the government of India and the Nagas to understand and honour each other; pray that government of India would be considerate and mindful of the wish of the Nagas and not use force at this time of Naga history; pray for Interlocutor for God’s wisdom and patience; pray for the Prime Minister of India that God would give him the wisdom to tackle the critical situation with patience and understanding and lastly pray that there would be no more bloodshed in the land of Nagas.

For seven days (October 27 to November 2), NJCF has requested every church in Nagaland to pray for mutual respect and understanding among political groups at this critical situation.

“We must make our desire known to God once again. And this we must do in all sincerity and not just to fulfil the call to fast and pray,” NJCF stated.

NJCF has also requested the state government to declare particular day as a day of fasting and prayer.

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NBCC holds prayer meet with NSCN (I-M) leadership (From p-1) He said before any final accord was signed, people’s views and opinions would be taken as he was aware that conflict was not what the Naga people wanted.

He said he was hopeful that the bottlenecks would be resolved amicably between the Naga negotiators and Government of India (GoI) with mutual understanding in the next formal talks to avoid any bloodshed, which would

pave the way for permanent peace in the region.

Appreciating the effort of NBCC, the NSCN (I-M) chairman remarked that all Naga people should pray for early solution, hoping that the NBCC initiative would be fruitful in bringing about a long-felt need of unity and reconciliation among Naga groups.

Emissary to NSCN (I-M) collective leadership, VS Atem, stressed that the matter be resolved through understanding

and acceptance and said no one could suppress the Naga people if they were one. Welcoming the humility with which NBCC was praying for the cause of Naga people, he pointed out that church was the right platform to exercise the prophetic word of God and that people must live according to proclamation of Christianity.

Naga people must understand one another and not be defiant but have to be truthful to themselves,

to one another and to God because a nation could not be build on the foundation of falsehood, Atem added.

Easter Swu, wife of late Isak Chishi Swu, and Ikato Chishi Swu, CNC general secretary, who were present at the prayer programme, also spoke on the need of unity of Naga people. Stating that everything was possible through the will of God, they urged the people and the church to continually pray for the Nagas.

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But even after that, when the case remained unresolved, residents of the area funded about Rs 1 crore and constructed a part of the underconstruction bridge. Work for the same started in October 2017, but the bridge nevertheless remains incomplete.

Kakheho Chishi, a resident of the area, mentioned that lately PABSCON had resumed construction after the parties sorted out their differences.

But when people of the area inspected the construction work, they found it to be unsatisfactory and

work was stalled until further inspection by PWD, he added.

After a recent inspection by PWD (roads & bridges), it was decided that further construction of the bridge would be only allowed after assessment of its safety by “experts from Delhi.”

Shozukhu village GB Ghozheto Aye, Khaghaboto area GBs’ Association president and Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union (KASU) president Kheto Ayemi also shared grievances of the villages with the media.

They said the proposed lifeline of the villages had been stalled for so many years and that it was time for the authority concerned to look into

the matter at the earliest. And, in the absence of the bridge, the people are being forced to travel via longer routes, besides using dangerous makeshift bridge.

Mentioning that absence of the bridge was causing economic hardships to the people, the local leaders pointed out that the people were not asking for compensation for the crowd-funded construction they had undertaken and asked the government to complete it.

They appealed to the government to avail expertise of analysts and resume the work at the earliest for the welfare of the community at large.

Kma water supply project... Community policing dominates PAC meet Andhra CM meets Amit Shah

TR Zeliang flays postponement of JLF meeting (From p-1) LoP has, however, termed as “very unfortunate” the ruling bench allegedly sidelining the opposition members on the issue regardless of the unconditional support that opposition MLAs have rendered towards the cause.

Zeliang stated that JLF members had unanimously constituted a 32-member parliamentar y working committee (PWC) comprising both benches with the sole purpose of apprising Central leaders for an early solution.

However, he claimed that the chief minister, according little or no regard to the PWC, had sent the “wrong signal” to some Central leaders. “If the Chief Minister had no hidden agenda while apprising the Central Leaders on the Indo-Naga Political issue along with only few of his Cabinet Ministers, why did he not include the opposition Members in the Team, as in the past?” LoP questioned.

Zeliang stated that such action of the chief minister was “not in the right spirit” of the JLF since the decisions taken in JLF meetings were to be presented in letter and spirit to the Central Leaders represented by both the ruling and opposition bench.

Zeliang stated that given the stand of the Government of India and the NSCN(I-M) on the issue of Flag and Constitution, JLF needed to urgently facilitate in whatever way it could.

LoP has, therefore, urged the speaker to call a meeting of JLF at the earliest time so necessary action could be initiated before it was “too late.”

(From p-1) The house noted that it was the duty of every citizen, colony, village and civil society group to work together and eradicate the illegal collections of money and make Dimapur district a better place to live.

CBCC lauds PAC’s anti-taxation drive Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) has appreciated and extended support to the Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) for its initiative to contain the menace of rampant illegal collection of tax by various organizations in the State.

In a press release, CBCC executive secretary, Rev. Khrotso Mero, stated that CBCC executive committee at a meeting held on October 16 & 17, 2019 had resolved to support PAC in the spirit of upholding the Biblical principles of honesty and accountability in the society.

CBCC has urged the responsible authority to stop all kinds of unauthorized and illegal taxations along the national highways and also ensure that all syndicate systems and

lease systems imposed by certain organizations were removed.

Further, CBCC has appealed to the responsible government authority to ensure and reactivate proper functioning of price regulation committee in all the districts of the State so as to save the public from “undue economic burdens.”

Meanwhile, CBCC has requested all the believers to live out their faith and put into practice the Biblical values of honesty and integrity in all areas of life.

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Tuesday and discussed various issues concerning the state, including implementation of the mega Polavaram irrigation project.

The chief minister also greeted Shah on his birthday. Shah turned 55 on Tuesday.

During the 40-minute meeting, sources said, Reddy discussed about the state’s financial situation

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and other challenges, including implementation of the Polavaram irrigation project, new capital city and issues pertaining to the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The chief minister is making efforts to build bridges with the Centre as the state is reeling under an acute financial crisis and mounting expenditure bill following the introduction of numerous new doles for different sections, they said.

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It was also informed that the work would resume once the machine reached the site, while other small works would be completed.

The official said due to shortage of power supply during the testing of water pump, the electric current was drawn from Jakhama side and Chakhabama line, and appreciated the power department for lending a helping hand.

Informing this correspondent that the work was almost over and ready for commissioning, the official hoped that fund constraint would not be an issue to complete the remaining

work. About the delay, the official explained that it was a combination of unforeseen factors, adding the department was trying to analysis the problems so that the project could be completed soon. While confirming that the motor controller (two units) had already reached Dimapur, he said the work was supposed to begin after the Durga Puja holidays.

The official said the department had planned another project for Dzükuo, from where water would flow automatically by gravity and Kohima would have enough water, if implemented. But he added that the project might or might not happen.

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Airbnb to promote sustainable tourism Banking ops affected due to strike

a sustainable homestay ecosystem,: said Rio and further added, “Nagaland is a treasure trove of tourism, offering a plethora of unique experiences and Airbnb’s global platform will augment the tourist growth rate. As our official accommodation partner for Hornbill Festival, we look forward to working with Airbnb to welcome more international and domestic tourists to Nagaland” Chris Lehane, head of global policy and communications, Airbnb said that the signing of the MoU demonstrates how Airbnb is working hand in hand with the government to promote the North-East.

“There is so much potential for the State of Nagaland to develop a healthy and sustainable tourism industry that delivers economic benefits to local communities. Empowering and skilling local hospitality micro-entrepreneurs will support the government’s objectives of creating more sustainable, diverse accommodation options and attracting more visitors,” added Lehane.

In the past, to boost tourism and create positive travel experiences for tourists in the North-East region, Airbnb has entered into strategic partnerships with the North Eastern Council (NEC), North

C h e nna i , O c t 2 2 (IANS): Nearly 3,00,000 bankers in public and private sector banks refused work on Tuesday across the nation protesting merger of 10 government banks into four, affecting normal banking operations, claimed All India Bank Employees’ Union (AIBEA).

According to AIBEA, clearing of cheques were affected as cheques could not be collected by banks and sent for clearance to the National Payment Corporation. Government treasury transactions were also affected.

The bankers also demand recovery of bad loans and strong action against loan defaulters.

The strike call was given by two unions - All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI).

In a statement issued here, the AIBEA announced the large scale protest against the close down of six important nationalized banks i.e.

Andhra Bank, Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank, Syndicate Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India.

“Merger of banks is totally unwarranted in India as we need more banking services and opening of more branches to serve the people. Merger has so far resulted in closure

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Government to soon change definition of MSMEs: Gadkari

After media reports that the Centre has set October 31 as the deadline, there was heightened tensions in the state over granting autonomy to the Nagas in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. This point had been questioned by civil society organisations in Manipur, fearing alteration of state territory.

Major pressure groups like the UCM, AMUCO, CCSK and others had already formed a joint committee called Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and have started alert campaigns in case any point included in the agreement that were seen to affect the interest of Manipur. While resolving to protect the territorial integrity and oneness of the of the state, the meeting further resolved to send a political party delegation to urge the Central leadership to protect the interest of Manipur by submitting a memorandum. The political parties sending their representatives includes NPF, JD(S), NCP, MPP, AAP, LJP, RSP, MPCC, MSCP, RJSP, BJP, Shiv Sena, CPI, JD(U), NEIDP, MNDF, NPP, AITC and CPI(M), the source said. Earlier in the day, students of various colleges in Imphal and its outskirt planned to stage protest demonstrations on the streets outside their college premises under the aegis of COCOMI.

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI): The government will soon make changes to the definition of a micro, small and medium enterprise, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday and hoped to generate five crore jobs in the MSME sector in five years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had in August said the government would consider amending the MSME Act to move towards a single definition.

The update in the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) may allow a single definition for purposes related to taxation, investment, etc. The new definition is likely to be effected through an amendment to

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He said the government is making use of kulhads

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The minister was speaking on the sidelines of the Luxury Symposium 2019 here.

Observing that MSMEs are the heart of the Indian economy, contributing 29 per cent to the gross domestic product and have created 11 crore jobs till now, the minister said “now, the mission for five years is that we need to create more than five crore jobs in five years, particularly in tribal, rural and agricultural areas”.

He said the government is already in the process of sanctioning 13 clusters under the Solar Vastra scheme and every cluster has a potential of creating 3,0003,500 jobs.

Besides, Gadkari, who

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the MSME Act and may lead to further improvement in India’s ease of doing business scenario.

In February last year, the Union Cabinet had approved amendments to the law to change the criteria for classifying MSMEs from ‘investment in plant and machinery’ to ‘annual turnover’. Asked about proposed changes to the definition of MSME, the minister for micro, small and medium enterprises said this will soon be implemented.

“We will have one meeting and then finalise it (changes to MSME definition),” Gadkari told PTI, adding that extensive changes will be made soon.

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of branches and hence it is a wrong policy,” C.H. Venkatachalam, General Secretary, AIBEA said in the statement.

“Recovery of the huge bad loans is the top priority for the banks and merger of banks will change the priority. Hence merger is a bad idea,” AIBEA said.

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“Through the partnership with Airbnb, the government aims to create a more inclusive tourism sector in Nagaland that empowers local communities by creating skilled microentrepreneurs and build

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East Tourism Development Council (NETDC), North Eastern Rural Livelihood Programme (NERLP) and North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society (NERCRMS). The partnerships was aimed to generate technology-enabled livelihood opportunities in tourism and hospitality for micro-entrepreneurs, and to help low-income families monetize their existing assets through home sharing.

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Dimapur, Oct 22 (NPN): Airbnb signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland to promote sustainable tourism ecosystem in the state in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Through the MoU, the parties aim to help build a sustainable tourism ecosystem which will benefit local communities and promote prominent events like the Hornbill Festival.

The key elements of the partnership include skills development workshops, jointly conducted

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As part of the partnership, Airbnb was also announced as the official ‘Alternate Accommodation Partner’ for the week-long Hornbill Festival While the festival is already one of the top tourist attractions in Nagaland, Airbnb will help further promote the festival to international travellers.

Announcing the partnership, Neiphiu Rio, chief minister of Nagaland, said, “considering that North-

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Trudeau’s Liberals win Canadian elections

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau wave as they go on stage at Liberal election headquarters in Montreal. (AP/PTI)

O t t awa , O c t 2 2 (IANS): Incumbent Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has emerged victorious in the tightly contested general elections, and will return to power as a minority government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Speaking to cheering party leaders and followers at the Liberals’ headquarters in Montreal, Trudeau, 47, said early Tuesday that he would always put “this country and its people first”, reports CBC News.

“From coast to coast to coast, tonight Canadians rejected division and negativity. They rejected cuts and austerity. They voted in favour of a progressive agenda and strong action on climate change,” he said.

“We will make life more affordable, we will continue to fight climate change, we will get guns off our streets. We seek hard-

ship for none and prosperity for all,” he added.

The Liberals were expected to claim 156 seats, 14 short of a majority. His centre-right Conservative rivals are heading for 122 seats, a marked increase from the 95 it held before.

Despite some early losses in Canada’s eastern provinces, the Liberals won in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario, giving them a second term in office. The party won a majority (184 seats) in the 2015 polls Monday’s polls, which took place for 338 ridings or seats, were the country’s 43rd general elections to elect members of the House of Commons. This federal election was seen as a referendum on Trudeau, who had to apologize not just for wearing blackface during a school event nearly two decades ago, but admitting that he had no idea how many times he had chosen

to do so in his life.

Trudeau and his main rival Conservative leader Andrew Scheer were the two top contenders, followed by the New Democrat Party’s (NDP) Jagmeet Singh, the first turban-wearing Sikh to sit as a provincial legislator in Ontario, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet and People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier.

Scheer, who is yet to concede, told supporters in Regina: “Let’s remember this feeling.” He implored supporters to use the results of this election “to redouble our efforts” because “Canadians are counting on us”.

Speaking from his home district in Burnaby, British Columbia, Singh acknowledged some disappointing results but focused on the future, the BBC reported.

“When we get back to Ottawa, every single day that we’re in Parliament, New Democrats are going to be working hard to make sure your life is better, that Canadians’ life is better, that peoples’ lives are better,” he said. Meanwhile, May called the results a “success for the party”. “We enter Parliament as the first caucus... that is two-thirds women.

Just saying,” she added.

US President Donald Trump congratulated Trudeau on a “hard fought victory” and he looked forward “to working with you toward the betterment of both of our countries”.

Four policemen killed in IS attack at Iraqi oilfield Baghdad, Oct 22 (IANS): Four policemen were killed and five others wounded in an attack by Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin, a police officer said.

The attack took place on Monday evening when IS militants attacked a police force tasked with protecting Allas oilfield, some 40 km east of the provincial capital Tikrit, Khalaf Mohammed Hussein from the force told Xinhua.

A fierce clash erupted between the two sides as IS militants tried to exploit the bad weather of rain and wind, but the attackers withdrew as reinforcements arrived, Hussein said.

Allas oilfield is producing some 20,000 barrels per day of crude oil, Hussein added.

In 2014, IS militants took control of Allas and nearby Ajil oilfields and extracted large amounts of oil to finance its operations. But the two oilfields were freed by the Iraqi forces in March 2015.

The security situation in Iraq was dramatically improved after Iraqi security forces fully defeated the extremist IS militants across the country late in 2017.

IS remnants, however, have since melted in urban areas or resorted to deserts and rugged areas as safe havens, carrying out frequent guerilla attacks against security forces and civilians.

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Netanyahu fails to form new Israeli govt JERUSALEM, Oct 22 (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Israel’s president Monday he could not form a new government following deadlocked September elections, making way for his opponent Benny Gantz to try.

The decision was an important defeat for Netanyahu as he seeks to continue his tenure as Israel’s longestserving prime minister, but it does not mean the end of those efforts since he still has various cards to play.

Gantz will also face long odds in forming a government, with many analysts predicting he too will fail to negotiate a unity coalition.

In that case, President Reuven Rivlin could ask a majority of parliament members to agree on a candidate.

Rivlin has vowed to do all he can to prevent yet an-

other election -- a third since April -- but the possibility remains that the stalemate could eventually trigger it.

Netanyahu has been battling the threat to his political survival on two fronts, also facing the possibility of corruption charges in the weeks ahead.

“A short time ago I informed the president that I was handing back my mandate to try to form a government,” Netanyahu said in a video posted on his official Facebook page. The prime minister blamed Gantz for refusing to negotiate on Netanyahu’s preferred terms.

Rivlin said shortly afterwards that he intended to ask ex-military chief Gantz, head of the centrist Blue and White alliance, to try to form a government.

Like Netanyahu, he will have 28 days to attempt to do so.

Rivlin can take up to three days to hear out the

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parties elected to parliament before officially tasking Gantz, who had no political experience before mounting his challenge to the premier he once worked with as military chief of staff.

Blue and White said in a statement, “The time of spin is over, and it is now time for action.”

“Blue and White is determined to form the liberal unity government, led

by Benny Gantz, that the people of Israel voted for a month ago,” it said.

By “liberal”, it signalled

it would seek to limit the influence of religious parties in forming a coalition.

Netanyahu argued that he had “made every effort to bring Benny Gantz to the negotiating table, every effort to form a broad national government, every effort to prevent further elections”.

“Unfortunately, time and time again he simply refused.” But Gantz has repeatedly said he cannot negotiate based on the terms Netanyahu wants.

Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud has been seeking to negotiate based on a compromise set out by Rivlin that takes into account the possibility the premier will be indicted for corruption in the upcoming weeks.

It could see him remain prime minister for now, but step aside at some point later as he combats the charges.

Gantz would take over as acting premier under such a scenario.

Chile mass riots toll increases to 12

Santiago, Oct 22 (IANS): The death toll in the mass riots that has gripped Chile over the government’s move to increase the local metro fares, has increased to 12, authorities said.

The toll increased after a 22-year-old was run over by a Navy truck in the southern city of Talcahuano on Monday when soldiers intervened to stop looting by a mob who dispersed after their arrival, reports Efe news.

The public prosecutor’s office in Bio Bio region reported that a marine was

arrested over the young man’s death and investigations were underway.

Santiago and the Metropolitan region remained under curfew for the third consecutive night, a measure extended to Monday in the Region of Valparaiso, the province of Concepcion (south), and the cities of Antofagasta, La Serena and Coquimbo (north); Rancagua and Talca (center) and Valdivia (south). Violent groups have radicalized a social protest against a rise in prices of the Santiago metro, leading to violent

demonstrations and unrest in the streets in several parts of the country.

President Sebastian Pinera said the country was

waging “a war” against these violent elements and imposed a state of emergency in 11 of Chile’s 16 administrative regions.

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Born on : 11/08/1979 – Died on : 08/10/2019

We would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following the sad demise of our beloved Lt. Mr. Atseibu Soliezuo who left for his heavenly abode on 08-10-2019.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, relatives, different churches and societies and well wishers who provided spiritual, emotional and financial support during our difficult time.

Your contribution made our loss more bearable and this acknowledgement is an expression of our deepest gratitude.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but we sincerely pray to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

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Masked protesters place found objects to serve as barricades on a street during clashes with police in Santiago, Chile on Monday.

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. ESHONO LOTHA extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those individuals, church, villagers, hospitals, doctors and nurses, prayer warriors, neighbours, relatives, friends and well-wishers who stood by, prayed, shared and supported us physically, spiritually, emotionally, materially and financially ESHONO LOTHA during his illness and sad Born : 01/01/1946 demise.

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Manager (Research), NEEPCO, Kimi, convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to one and all who stood by us through prayers, physical, financial and material support during our deepest time of sorrow at his sudden demise on 10th October 2019.

We also express our special thanks to : . HoP, Officers and Staff of NEEPCO, Kimi, Arunachal Pradesh . Shri John Zeliang, GM(C) NEEPCO, Khupi, Arunachal . Rev. Father Philip Yanpvuthung, Holy Cross Parish, Dimapur . Holy Trinity Ekhumkho, Dimapur . St. Paul Catholic Church, Zero Point, Sanis . Sanis Baptist Ekhumkho . St. Thomas Catholic Ekhumkho, Doyang . St. Peter Catholic Ekhumkho, Riphyim . UBC Doyang . Sanis Ekhung Dimapur . Shri Renphamo Kikon, Joint Director (Agri) Kohima . Shri Nribemo Erui, District Planning Officer, Tuensang . Relatives and Well Wishers from Sanis, Riphyim, Doyang, Wokha and Dimapur . Officers and Staff of NEEPCO Doyang We regret our inability to thank each and every individual yet it is our sincere prayer that may our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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We the bereaved family of Lt. B. Nchumbemo Ezung of Longsa Village, Wokha district express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends and organization, who have supported us through prayers, financially and physically during the sudden demise of our beloved on 11th October 2019.

We convey our special thanks to;1. Longsa Village Council/Eloe Hoho/Youths 2. Epoe Ntsata Okho/‘D’ Khel Ekivung Okho Longsa 3. St. Peter’s School, Longsa 4. Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA 38th A/C & Party Workers 5. Santsuphen Village 6. All Well Wishers Loving family members and loved ones.

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Mr and Miss Tokhü 2019 to be held in Wokha

Salman, Aishwarya, Ajay as ‘Padmaavat’ cast

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019

Grand finale of Nagaland Choir Olympics today

A Chonben ezung

Rhontsuthung Kithan

Nzanthung

Hachithung Kikon

Erenthung Kikon

Rubenthung Ngullie

Yanrenthung Kikon

Mhademo Odyuo

Nzanthung Yanthan

Vincent

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ctor Shahid Kapoor says the “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” trio of Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Ajay Devgn would work well in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat”. Asked who would he recast as the three leads of “Padmaavat”, Shahid said: “Actually, the cast of ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ would work well for that film as well.”

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat” is based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s poem “Padmavat”. It stars Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, Shahid as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati. The actor expressed his views in an episode of Neha Dhupia’s “#NoFilterNeha Season 4”. He also gave a relationship advice to Priyanka Chopra and her husband, pop star Nick Jonas. “Understand each other’s backgrounds as well as you can, because you’re from very different backgrounds,” he said. What about relationship advice for his brother Ishaan Khattar and Janhvi Kapoor?

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Shanchobeni Kikon

Thungroni

Mharoni Tungoe

Renthunglo Patton

Lizano Ezung

Lucy Kikon

Wobeni Kikon

Renchano Lotha

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Mr and Miss Tokhü 2019 is being organised by Lotha Naga Cultural Society (LNCS) Wokha on November 5, 4 p.m at local ground Wokha as part of the TokhüEmong Mini Hornbill Festival 2019. The aim of the pageant if to promote, preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Lotha Naga under the theme, “Strengthening cultural heritage.”

Taapsee, Bhumi pledge to support girl child empowerment

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aapsee Pannu and B h u m i Pe d n e k a r have pledged to support the cause of girl child empowerment. The two actresses joined hands with the NGO Plan India for this purpose.

Taapsee said: “I am very happy to be associated

with such a great cause. Empowering girl child, educating them and making them independent, is something which we really need to do right now.” Adding their bit to the cause, Taapee and Bhumi will also take a pledge for the cause. They will be attend the event

and interact with the Plan India NGO children and get photo ops done. They will also handover the cheque to the NGO. Plan India’s initiative to promote Girl Child is a joint effort with Palladium Mall, Mumbai, and the “Saand Ki Aankh” team.

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KO H I M A , O C T 2 2 (NPN): 10 choirs have been selected to compete for the grand finale of Nagaland Choir Olympics under the aegis of Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) which will take place on October 23, 5 p.m at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, managed by Musicians’

Guild The choir teams are the respective districts winners held in the month of September. The choirs include Mon Chamber Choir, Dimapur Cantamus Choir, Longleng Orangkong Choir, Wokha Bridge of the Gap Chamber Choir, Mokokchung Ongmesang, Zunheboto ZTSBC Youth Choir, Peren Cantamus Choir, Kohima Harmonic Voices, Tuensang Yimchunger Baptist Church Choir, Phek The Canticles.

For the grand finale, there will be two rounds of performances. In each round, choirs will present one song each. The best choir will receive a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh along with a trophy and certificate. The first and second runner up will get Rs.50,000 and Rs.25,000 respectively.

While on October 24, another audition will be held to select 20 members after the finale to select a choir group to represent Nagaland at the 11th World Choir Games to be held in Belgium from July 5 to 15, 2020.

Aroha Choir, Shillong director Pauline Warjri, will be the chief judge, the other two judges are Ajeen Longchari Sucha and Mhonroni Lotha, assistant professor for Margaret Shishak School of Music, Patkai Christain College (Autonomous).

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Releasing this Diwali on October 25, “Saand Ki Aankh” is an inspirational journey of India’s oldest sharpshooters, Prakashi Tomar and Chandro Tomar. The film is produced by Reliance Entertainment, Kashyap and Nidhi Parmar.

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We the Changtongya Senso Telongjem Dimapur would like to convey our deepest appreciation and congratulate Shri. Limasuep Jamir IPS Commissioner of Police Dimapur on being promoted to the rank of I.G.P (Range) Nagaland, and for bringing happiness to the villagers.

May God bless him and his family in all their future endeavours.

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Sheff United end Arsenal’s unbeaten run I’m not ready to retire: Ronaldo

happy with the result and believed his side should have been awarded a penalty in the first half for a shirt pull by John Egan on Sokratis Papastathopoulos, which was waved away by referee Mike Dean.

“With VAR, the foul on Sokratis should have been reviewed,” said the Arsenal manager.

“It was clear but we

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The Shena Old Alhou Qhemi Kuposhukulu (SOAQK) would like to honour and congratulate Er. KAHULI ACHUMI of Shena Old Village on being promoted to Addl. Chief Engineer NPWD. We the Alhou Qhemi Kuposhukulu office bearers in particular and Alhou Qhemi and Theologians in general would like to pray that, hovering spirit of Trio-God be with you, that should follow to achieve your final destiny and be a channel of blessing to carry the banner of light to our people.

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With much joy and honour, we the Namchong Bühü Pangthai Kohima would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. B. Batong Phom on being promoted to the post of Deputy Director, Art and Culture Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

The union wishes him good life and further progress in his future endeavors.

H.BAUONG ONGPA YANPAI President Secretary

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W. Longshen Phom General Secretary, Namsang Union, Dimapur

The Management and Staff of Shalom Mission School, Doyapur, Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following students for their exceptional achievement in the recently concluded 12th Catch them young inter district tournament held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima from 16th to 18th October 2019.

May the Almighty God grant them success even in the coming days.

(1) Ms Barsaingdi Hajai Class-VII = Gold in 100m Race; = Gold in 4x100m Relay Race; = Silver in 200m Race; = Bronze in Long Jump.

(2) Ms Bavi Kiho Class-VIII = Silver in High Jump.

(3) Mr Deju Khemprai Class-VI = Bronze in 4x100m Relay Race.

Sd/Headmaster, SMS. Doyapur.

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The Indian Evangelical Mission Nagaland Church Ministry team would like to express our deepest and sincere appreciation to Kandi Churches. Kandinu Baptist Church, Sishunu Baptist Church, K. Station Baptist Church, and Tsonsa Baptist Church for hosting the 3rd North East India Youth Mission Conference from 18th – 20th Oct 2019. Under the Theme :- “A wide door for effective service” 1st Cor. 16:9. May the Almighty God bless all the four Church members of Kandi.

We would also like to acknowledge with much appreciation to all the supporters, contributers, well wishers, prayer partners and all the programme participants for joining with us in making the NEIYMC a success. Once again God bless you all.

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few weeks ago that he was starting to enjoy seeing himself “outside of football, so who knows what will happen in the next year or two?”

He recently scored his 700th goal as a professional while on international duty with Portugal and has been nominated for a record sixth Ballon d’Or award, which would break his tie of five with Lionel Messi.

But Ronaldo says he is more interested in winning a treble with Juventus.

“We want to win Serie A, we want to win the Cup, the Champions League,” he said. “Juventus should think big... We are going to try to win all the trophies, we know it will be difficult, especially the league and the Champions League, but I think it is possible.

Everything is possible.”

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NAGALAND STATE SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD NAGALAND::KOHIMA

NO.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt&Pub/2018-19/410 Dated: Kohima the 19th October 2019 With reference to the advertisement of posts for Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, GOI published in local dallies vide No.NSSWB/SRCW/Advt&Pub/201819/510 dated Kohima, the 22nd May 2019 the list of selected candidates are displayed on the office Notice Board from 19th October 2019.

The Selected Candidates are directed to report to the office of the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board on the 31st October 2019 at 12:00 noon, failing which their selection will stand cancelled.

(Sd/-) Daisy Mezhur Secretary & Mission Director, SRCW DC-

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Through this column we the ‘Viswemi Football Club’ would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who has helped us through the journey of the ‘20th Edition of NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy, 2019’. By the grace of the Almighty Lord, He has delivered us thus far to the Finals of the Tournament, which has become a lifetime memories and achievements for the Team. The support materially, financially and moral sustenance has proved to be a source of zeal to the team. Here are some groups and individuals who tremendously helped us and will remain ever grateful to them in all times to come: 1. Viswema Baptist Church 21. Viswedel Mekro 2. Viswema Christian Revival Church 22. Zashevizo Naleo 3. St. Joseph Church Viswema 23. Mahel Kin 4. Viswema Youth Organization 24. Notho Naleo 5. Viswema Students Union 25. Er. Pusakro Vitsu 6. Viswema Unit, NDPP 26. Avizo Lcho 7. 2017, Golden Batch, 27. Kulto Toso St. Joseph School, Viswema 28. Nongozo Rhütso 8. Firefighters Group Viswema.

29. Avizo Noswe 9. Noeyole Naleo 30. Letso Mekro 10. Rev. Atha Neikha, 31. Vichoto Pusa Pastor, Viswema Baptist Church 32. Vitsoto Vitsu 11. Pastor Dzüvingol Sothu, 33. Khrüketho Sothu Assistant Pastor, VCRC 34. Kelengol Neikha 12. Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor, Youth Resource 35. Tosovil Neikha and Sports, Government of Nagaland 36. Novito Kweho 13. Shri. Menukhol John, Principal Secretary, 37. Tepuswede Dzüne School Education, Government of Nagaland 38. Vimehe Pucho 14. Shri. Puvil Kikhi, Deputy Director, Land 39. Ketholel Koso Resource 40. Keletho Kin 15. Shri. Holshe Khrieo, State Coach 41. Ekrüvi Mekro 16. Tebül Neikha 42. Viresenü Neikha 17. Viranü Ltu 43. Vizonü Neikha 18. Neikhol Sothu 44. Methaho Kennao 19. Swetol Sothu 45. Ato Sothu 20. Viraseto Neikha 46. Twenty XI FC Viswema We earnestly regret for our inability to thank each and every individual who contributed richly in our journey. Nevertheless, we pray that the Almighty Father bless each and every one who stood beside us and helped us in every possible way as a catalyst of converting our dreams to reality. Thank You all.

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The Wokha District Senior Citizens Association celebrates its completion of 25 years at 10:00 AM, on 24/10/2019, at Tiyi Hall, Wokha Town.

All concern registered members are warmly welcomed at the programme.

Sd/M. Rhonbemo Murry President, WDSCA

Sd/Thechamo Tsanglao General Secretary, WDSCA

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With immense pride and honour the Namsang Union, Dimapur Congratulates Shri. B. Patong Phom, Son of Late Bongyep Phom of Bura Namsang Village on being promoted to the Deputy Director to the Government of Nagaland under Arts & Culture Department, Nagaland, Kohima.

The Namsang Union prays that Almighty God continue to bestow and bless him in all his future endeavours.

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Christiano Ronaldo

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Turin, Oct 22 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo has reassured Juventus supporters and his legions of fans worldwide that at 34, he is not ready for retirement yet.

“Age is just a number.

It does not mean that at 34, 35, 36, you are at the end of your career,” Ronaldo said at a news conference ahead of Juventus’ Champions League match against Lokomotiv Moscow.

“I can show that with my performances, how I play, the way I play, the way I still feel good, sharp, thinking about the game, more mature. This makes the difference.”

Ronaldo, who is in the second season of a fouryear deal at Juventus, had sparked concern among his fans when he said in an interview published a

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have to accept it. We did not deserve to lose and we will think about where we can improve.”

Pepe squandered a glorious chance to give Arsenal the lead midway through the first half when he got on the end of a Sead Kolasinac cross but

miscued his finish horribly from six yards out.

Mousset punished the visitors’ wastefulness when Jack O’Connell headed a corner into his path for the striker to bundle in from close range after half an hour.

Granit Xhaka connected well with a halfvolley on the brink of half time but was denied by a flying save from Dean Henderson, and after the break Arsenal substitute Dani Ceballos fluffed a volley from a promising position to give the goalkeeper a comfortable save.

United’s defence held firm and the home side threatened to double their lead through John Fleck, who hit a rasping shot into the side netting before striking a swerving effort from distance which had to be gathered at the second time of asking by Bernd Leno.

Arsenal host Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday in the Europa League, before facing Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

Up next for Sheffield United is a trip to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Saturday.

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Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS): A day after the Bangladesh cricketers went on strike saying that they wouldn’t take part in any cricket activity until their demands are addressed by their board, BCB president Nazmul Hassan on Tuesday said it’s a conspiracy to bring bad name to the sport in the country.

“We will find who is behind this conspiracy,” said Hassan during a press conference as quoted by leading local newspaper The Daily Star. The BCB president, however, did not reveal plans about their next course of action after an unofficial meeting in Mirpur.

game with five wins in their last six games in all competitions, while the Blades had lost their last three home games in a row.

The defeat continued a poor run of away form for the Gunners, who have now picked up just two points from their last four league matches on the road.

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Unai Emery’s side had not been beaten in any competition since their 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Aug 24, but they missed out on the chance to move up to third as the hosts earned a deserved victory.

Lys Mousset poked home the winner from close range on his first league start for the Blades after Nicolas Pepe wasted a gilt-edged chance for Arsenal earlier in the first half.

“For the club to host a game like this, the magnitude of it - to play well and get a win is massive,” Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder told Sky Sports.

“We came under pressure in the second half but we limited them to a few chances and we backed up a good performance with a good result.”

The result leaves Arsenal in fifth place on 15 points, two behind Leicester City and Chelsea, while Sheffield United moved into ninth on 12 points.

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Indian players with the trophy after winning the India vs South Africa test series in Ranchi on Tuesday. (PTI)

Ranchi, Oct 22 (IANS): India registered an emphatic victory over South Africa by an innings and 202 runs in the third and final Test at the JSCA Stadium on Tuesday to clinch their first-ever series whitewash over the Proteas.

N e e d i n g j u s t t wo wickets to maintain their supremacy on Day 4, the Indian team completed the formalities within the first 12 balls giving away just one run and concluded what has been a highly

dominant show by the No.1 ranked team over South Africa.

Overnight batsman Theunis de Bruyn -- who came in as concussion substitute for Dean Elgar -- was the first to go as he became Shahbaz Nadeem’s first victim in the second innings. He was caught brilliantly by wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha at his individual score of 30.

The very next ball, Nadeem took a rebound catch to dismiss Lungi

Ngidi. Ngidi seeing the tossed up delivery went for a hoick straight down the ground and it was struck so hard that Anrich Nortje at the non-striker’s end had no time to react and the ball popped up. Nadeem was alert to the possibility of a rebound and took an easy catch to bring an end to the South Africa second innings at 132.

Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav picked up five wickets apiece during the course of the Test

match and spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and debutant Nadeem also contributed to India’s success by scalping 3, 1 and 4 wickets respectively.

Earlier, South Africa were bundled out for mere 162 in their first innings in response to India’s 497/9 declared and skipper Virat Kohli enforced the followon for the eighth time in his career. Rohit Sharma had scored his maiden double hundred and was well sup-

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Lo n d o n, O c t 2 2 (Agencies): A raft of Liverpool’s Champions League winners, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk have been included on the Ballon d’Or’s 30-man shortlist.

Mane was among the first five nominees revealed by France Football on Monday, with teammates Alisson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino also being named.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was a surprise inclusion to round off Liverpool’s seven representatives.

Premier League winners Manchester City have five nominated players Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne - alongside Champions League runners-up Hugo Lloris and Heung-Min Son from Tottenham.

But there was no place

for Harry Kane or Christian Eriksen, and last year’s winner Luka Modric also missed out on the shortlist.

Neymar was also omitted after a turbulent 2019 with Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal striker PierreEmerick Aubameyang was included on the 30strong shortlist, along with World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have both won the Ballon d’Or a joint-record five times.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on December 2 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi have been nominated for the Kopa Trophy, which is awarded to the best performing player under the age of 21.

Matthijs de Ligt - who is also on the Ballon d’Or shortlist - is included in

the 10-man list, along with Everton forward Moise Kean, Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz and Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.

L a s t ye a r ’s Ko p a Tropghy was won by Paris Saint-Germain’s Mbappe, who is nominated for the Ballon d’Or this year.

Four Premier League goalkeepers have been included on the 10-man shortlist for the first ever Yachine Trophy, which is given to the best ‘keeper of 2019.

Alisson, Ederson, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Lloris are among the nominees, with the Tottenham captain also nominated for the Ballon d’Or alongside Alisson and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

England Women internationals Ellen White and Lucy Bronze have been named on the 20woman shortlist for the Women’s Ballon d’Or.

ported by India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane who scored his first ton in India in three years.

The performance of the visitors in the second essay was no different as they kept on losing wickets right from the start and showed no application whatsoever.

The Proteas batsmen appeared clueless against the class of the Indian bowlers, especially Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami.

South Africa had already lost the Test series by tasting comprehensive defeats in the first two Tests. In Visakhapatnam, India won by 203 runs and went to register an emphatic innings and 137 runs in Pune.

India now have 240 points in the ongoing World Test Championships after winning all the five matches they have played so far since the inception of WTC and are currently placed at the top spot.

They are now scheduled to play Bangladesh in the two-Test series beginning November 14.

Brief scores: India: 497/9 declared beat South Africa 162 all out and 132 by an innings and 202 runs.

AFC Cup final moved from N Korea to China Kuala Lumpur, Oct 22 (Agencies): Next week’s AFC Cup final between North Korea’s 4.25 SC and Lebanon’s Al Ahed will be played in Shanghai instead of Pyongyang due to sanctions affecting the North, the Asian Football Confederation said on Tuesday.

The AFC made the decision based on considerations over the televising and promotion of the game so that it is viewable throughout Asia and the Middle East, it said.

“The AFC, after careful consideration of the challenges affecting the commercial, broadcasting, media, accessibility and logistical arrangements, is compelled to assign the Final Match to be played in a neutral venue,” the continental governing body said in a statement.

“Due to the existing sanctions in place affecting DPR Korea, the AFC has been advised by its commercial rights partners of the challenges in enabling among other matters, the production and broadcast delivery of the Final match,” it said.

The AFC said the Chinese Football Association has confirmed their willingness to host the match on Nov. 2 and Shanghai was chosen as the venue for its easy access.

Basel, Oct 22 (Agencies): Roger Federer opened his bid for a 10th title at the ATP Swiss indoors in Basel on Monday, crushing German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk in what was the Swiss legend’s 1,500th career match.

This landmark 6-2, 6-1 success in his hometown set the 38-year-old up for his tilt at a 103rd title.

“I thought the match was good,” Federer said. “I felt a nice spring in my step.

I was quick to the ball and it didn’t take me long to get used to the conditions, that’s positive. There is a danger in playing Peter indoors since he’s already had two solid qualifying matches. He also serves great indoors. But I was able to control things.”

Federer is defending the 2018 title at his hometown event. The victory improved his career record at the tournament to 72-9 and increased his Basel win streak to 21 straight matches.

Federer, who has made the Basel final on all of his last 12 visits, owns ATP titles this season in Dubai, Miami, and Halle The Monday rout took just 54 minutes with Federer forced to break back in the second set before sprinting

Roger Federer

to the win.

He will face the winner from Radu Albot and Dusan Lajovic in the second round.

Federer, the winner of the previous two editions, last lost here in the 2013 final to Juan Martin del Potro.

Australian Alex de Minaur beat Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-1, 7-5, a victory which sends the wild card into a match with the winner from second seed Alexander Zverev and American Taylor Fritz.

Henri Laaksonen knocked out French eighth seed Benoit Paire 6-3, 7-5 for the evening’s second Swiss victory and German Jen-Lennard Struff defeated Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-4, 6-2.

The Swiss legend also praised Andy Murray’s weekend Antwerp title just 10 months after the former

number one underwent a hip resurfacing.

“Andy’s achievement was great,” Federer said after rolling through into the second round of the ATP Swiss Indoors in Basel.

“I was a little bit torn, since he beat (fellow Swiss) Stan (Wawrinka) in the final, but it was a great way for him to come back.”

Federer said that Murray’s perseverance to regain match fitness after his major surgery was admirable.

“He’s been playing to try and get close to his old level,” the 20-time Grand Slam winner added of Murray, who competed on the circuit for four straight weeks ending in Antwerp on Sunday.

He will next meet Moldovan Radu Albot or Dusan Lajovic of Serbia in the second round on Wednesday.

Paris 2024 unveils Olympic, Paralympic emblem Paris, Oct 22 (IANS): The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 has unveiled its new emblem.

The new design brings together three iconic symbols connected to sport, the Games and France -- the gold medal, the Olympic and Paralympic flames, and Marianne.

International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission Chair for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Pierre-Olivier Beckers-

Vieujant, said: “I congratulate Paris 2024 on the launch of their new emblem. It perfectly reflects their vision and desire to put people at the heart of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.”

“The combination of the gold medal, the Olympic flame and Marianne brings together the values, history and French touch that will make these Olympic Games truly special. I believe that this innovative design will be quickly recognised around the world and

be a wonderful calling card for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.”

The emblem embraces the shape and colour of the most beautiful medal of all to express one of the core values of sport: striving for excellence. That same commitment also informs every step that Paris 2024 is taking in organising the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, so that it can fulfil the pledges it has made to stage a different, grounded, sustainable and inclusive Games.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge past Odisha FC Jamshedpur, Oct 22 (Agencies): Jamshedpur FC began their Indian Super League (ISL) season six campaign with a 2-1 in over debutante Odisha FC on Tuesday at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur.

Rana Gharami's own goal (16') gave Jamshedpur the lead but Aridane Santana's strike (40') got Odisha back into the game. Sergio Castel scored the second goal (85') to seal a crucial win for his team at home.

India’s U-17 World Cup star Aniket Jadhav was handed his ISL debut by Jamshedpur’s Spanish Antonio Iriondo in their very first game of the season.

For Odisha FC, new recruit Xisco, who joined the club from Bengaluru FC, was in the starting XI. Attacker Shubham Sarangi was deployed in an unusual right-back position.

It was a high tempo affair right from the off as both teams favoured an attacking approach. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Rana Gharami put the ball into his own net.

Players of Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC vie for the ball during their ISL match on Tuesday.

Piti initiated a quick counterattack down the middle and found Farukh Choudhary to his right. Farukh sent a low cross into the box which took a deflection off Gharami and went in.

Just when Jamshedpur started to tighten their grip on the game, Bikash Jairu got his last-ditch tackle on Jerry Mawihmingthanga wrong near the Jamshedpur box and was sent off.

The sending off hurt

the hosts badly as it allowed Odisha to come back into the game. The visitors equalised in the 40th minute when Aridane Santana found the back of the net from Jerry’s cross.

I riondo introduc ed Memo Moura at the beginning of the second half substituting attacking midfielder Noe Acosta as Jamshedpur focused on consolidating their defence.

Josep Gombau’s men should have exploited the

man advantage and go for the kill but they fail to take the advantage. Credit to the Jamshedpur defenders who stood firm on their ground and did not allow any space to the Odisha attackers.

Jamshedpur, on the other hand, showed more intent in the final 15 minutes of the match. Farukh Choudhury squandered the easiest chance of the game when he found himself one on one with Odisha custodian but instead pulling the trigger himself he tried to pass the ball to Sergio Castel. Gharami intercepted and cleared the ball.

Castel restored Jamshedpur’s lead in the 85th minute after receiving an assist from compatriot Piti. The Spanish midfielder ran down the middle from a counter-attack and found Castel at the edge of the box. The striker did not make a mistake in burying the chance.

Jamshedpur picked up a crucial home win their season opener while Josep Gombau’s misfortunes continued in the ISL. Today’s match Time: 7:30 pm FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC

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