October 31, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 326

DIMAPUR, tuesday, october 31, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Atrocities on rise against SCs, Dalits under Modi rule: Tripura CM

Real suffer shock defeat to minnows Girona

GST’s faulty design has killed jobs, businesses: Manmohan

northeast, Page 4

sports, Page 12

business, Page 8

Const bench to hear Aadhaar case

NEW DELHI, OCT 30 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday said a five-judge constitution bench would hear a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Aadhaar law on charges of being intrusive and violating the right to privacy.

The top court also pulled up the West Bengal government for directly approaching it against the central government’s move to make Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under social welfare schemes.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the hearing on the petitions challenging the government move would take place in the last week of November.

The court said this after Attorney General K.K. Venugopal told the bench that the government had filed a detailed affidavit refuting all the allegations on expanding the area under Aadhaar linkage.

Asking the court not to issue any further interim orders, Venugopal said the government was ready to argue and the court, if

deemed fit, could set up a constitution bench to decide on the various Aadhaar petitions.

He said the government had already issued more than 100 orders and notifications to address the glitches in the implementation of Aadhaar.

The gover nment counsel also told the court that fake reports were being spread about Aadhaar linking, including how the unique ID was being made compulsory for CBSE students to appear in Class 10 and 12 exams.

As court said that the challenge to Aadhaar law would be heard by the five judges constitution bench, the issue of extending the deadline for linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, PAN, mobile numbers and other schemes for those who don’t have the unique identification number is now on the backburner.

The issue is not there, as the court is hearing the matter in the last week of November, the Attorney General said. The existing deadline is up to December 31. In the last hearing of the matter on October 25, the Centre had indicated

Landslide cuts off Kma-Wka road

KPU NH-2 bandh from today

Road cut off due to landslide.

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KOHIMA, OCT 30 (NPN): Landslide triggered by incessant rain near Meriema village, between IG stadium and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Kohima junction, on Monday morning has totally cut off the national highway-2 (Kohima-Wokha road).

According to Kohima traffic police, the landslide and sinking occurred in two places at the same spot affecting vehicular movement.

However, the traffic has been diverted towards new secretariat via NIELIT junction.

Meanwhile, Chief Engineer (NH) has advised travellers to take the detour through civil secretariat till the road was cleared. CE said the department has deployed the required machineries but was unable to clear it by late evening due to continuing mudslides.

This is it!

“Give me a break. It’s not the time to talk of development. It’s time to prepare for election.”

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KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): As announced on October 16 last, the Kandi Public Union (KPU) would launch its phase-I agitation by imposing total bandh on NH-2 starting from October 31, 6am to midnight of November 1, 2017.

KUP’s 48-hour bandh call comes in protest against the state government’s failure to respond to its 15- day ultimatum that demanded construction of BDO office building at Chunlikha RD block, which was inaugurated on February 29, 2012.

In a press release, KPU public & information secretary, Khiyalo Kez, pointed out that the union had submitted a number of representations to the government in connection to the construction of BDO Office building. Further, the union stated that an ultimatum was served on the state government on October 6,

that the deadline for linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, PAN, mobile numbers and other schemes for those who don’t have the unique identification number and are willing to go for it may be extended till March 31.

The validity of Aadhaar law that has been challenged by a number of people, including former Karnataka High Court Judge K.S. Puttaswamy, first Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Magsaysay awardee Shanta Sinha and researcher Kalyani Sen Menon.

Aadhaar is being challenged in the court amid apprehensions that it violated right to privacy -- which a nine-judge bench had already declared as a fundamental right -- with the use of biometric details like fingerprints and iris scans.

The nine-judge bench ruling has a bearing in the Aadhaar case as the petitions argue that the Aadhaar Act 2016 is unconstitutional. Earlier in the court, a separate bench pulled up West Bengal for challenging the Centre’s decision to link Aadhaar for giving subsi-

2017 to direct the contractors to start the construction within 15 days. However, it said there was no sign of construction till date.

It may be mentioned that KPU has exempted paramilitary/police, magistrate on duty, ambulance, wedding party and media from the purview of the total bandh.

ANTA Wka unit advisory

In connection with the proposed NH-2 bandh by KPU, the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha unit has informed all responsible that Wokha-Dimapur taxi would continue to ply from Wokha-MerapaniDimapur route.

In a press release, ANTA Wokha unit president, Hayithung Odyuo, and general secretary, Lipenthung Ovung, have, however, stated that Wokha-Kohima taxi service would remain suspended during the bandh period.

dies, wondering how could a state government could challenge a law passed by the central government.

“How can a state government challenge a law passed by the Centre? This way the Centre would start challenging the laws passed by the states,” observed a bench of Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan.

The bench also gave time to the West Bengal government to amend its petition questioning the linking of Aadhaar for giving subsidy by the state’s Labour Department.

The court said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could challenge the aspect of Aadhaar law requiring linking as an “individual” and a “citizen”.

However, the court gave notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the mandatory linking of mobile phones with Aadhaar.

The Centre was given four weeks to respond.

Banerjee said her government had the highest respect for the Supreme Court, saying it had not rejected their plea against the Centre’s move.

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the system. He added that laws and legislations alone cannot end the corruption unless the citizens abide by ruled in letter and spirit.

H e l i s t e d s e ve r a l wrongs in society which Nagas were too familiar with uch as - cheating in exams, exam paper leaks, poorly constructed bridges, roads and buildings by contractors, banks and finance scams, doctors prescribing unnecessary medicines and surgeries, proxy teachers, ghost employees, social organizations discerning genuine public grievances for individual gains etc.

He regretted that Nagas seek shortcuts in life, even to the extent of circumventing the system and bribery which has become an accepted norm in the form of “commissions’ which were being openly demanded by bureaucrats, politicians, various organizations. He said even RTI applicants misuse the Act for individual gains.

Further he said the general perception of the public was that the root of corruption lay in elections while many social organizations

including church have started campaigns to raise awareness on the importance and long term consequences of clean elections.

Sukhalu however said the fight against corruption should be taken beyond the electoral process and into the daily habits of the citizens. He advocated on sensitisation on corruption, make public aware of the dangers of corruption and the moral rot that was brought into the society. He reminded that corruption was not only the backdoor appointments, multi-crore scams but also bribery, cheating, submission of false completion certificates by VDB’s and village councils for developmental projects etc.

The commissioner informed that corruption was at all levels requires the public from all walks of life to be vigilant in the fight against it. Director and DIGP vigilance and anti-corruption police I. Meyionen in his address on commission’s achievement from 2016-17 informed that there were 83 cases under investigation with various departments.

State govt mulls privatizing Hornbill Festival

ABAM revival: MCCI appeals for shop closure

DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): State government is contemplating privatizing the annual Hornbill Festival, observed from December 1-10 every year, in the near future to save time and resources of the government.

In a press release, CMO media cell stated that the issue was discussed at a meeting convened to discuss and improvise activities for the upcoming ‘Festival of Festivals’ on Monday at State Banquet Hall, which was chaired by state chief minister, TR Zeliang.

CMO also informed that the government was also likely to cut down the duration of 10-day annual Hornbill Festival to seven-day event starting from 2018.

It stated that this year’s Hornbill Festival would be a plastic-free event where only the use of paper bags and recyclable materials would be permitted.

DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): In connection with the “mega revival” being organised by Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, from November 1-3, 2017, the Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has requested all businesses to remain closed during the service hours on November 2 and 3, 2017 from 10am to 12noon and from 4pm onwards.

In a press release, MCCI president, Tsukti Longkumer, and general secretary, Limalenden Longkumer, said the request was being made following an appeal by the organisers that “all shops remain closed during the service timing so as to enable the people to attend the said programme.”

MCCI has therefore requested all the local traders to honour the request of the organisers. It also requested non-local traders to comply as a token of sharing solidarity with the organisers.

NEW DELHI, OCT 30 (IANS): Congress on Monday said it will observe November 8 as “Black Day” with country-wide protests against demonetisation with the theme “Bhugat Raha hai desh” (the country is suffering) and will not rest till “inherent flaws” in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) are resolved.

The party said the people of the country will never pardon BJP and PM Narendra Modi will go down in India’s history alongside Muhammad Bin Tughlak for the “gross misadventure” of demonetisation that wreaked havoc with India’s economy. The party made the announcement after a meeting of its general secretaries which was presided over by Rahul Gandhi.

In another meeting on GST, Rahul Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh along with P. Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh and finance ministers of Congress-ruled states examined the “mess created by Modi government on account of inherent flaws in the design, architecture and rates of the GST”.

KOHIMA, OCT 30 (NPN): Leader of NPF Legislature Party, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA has thrown a challenge on the government to come out open on what kind of action government has initiated against the various scams like PDS, fuel adulteration and Pillai’s case etc.

Speaking at the 6th day of the sit-in protest organized by NPF Central youth wing at civil secretariat Kohima, Azo accused the government of talking big about good governance but with ‘nil action’.

He accused the NLA speaker of not taking up the disqualification case even after a lapse of more than three months which, as per convention, was supposed to be completed within 20 days.

Azo further asserted that the speaker had “nothing to say on whip issue” as the chief minister himself declared in affidavit that “whip was appointed by the party”. He said the party and members do not need any justifica-

tion, but if the dissidents were bold enough, they should invite them (members with Dr. Shürhozelie) and discuss the issue. He however said that their silence revealed they were “disturbed”. Further, Azo maintained that if the rivals were confident of claiming the cock symbol, they would not have filed petition to ECI for review. “They are contradicting their own statement,” he added.

On the reconciliation called by the dissident group, Azo said it (reconciliation) should not be in the form of ultimatum nor should be time bound. Instead, he said the rivals asked the speaker to disqualify nine MLAs (with Dr.Shurho) which revealed they (rivals) speak one thing and do the opposite.

On his appointment as NPF legislature party leader, Azo said the party despite knowing it was wrong had submitted letter of appointment to the speaker on July 20 2017 morning. Azo, however, said the speaker replied on the same day, stating that there was no record to prove the fact that

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KOHIMA, OCT 30 (NPN): Vigilance Commissioner K.T Sukhalu, (Retd) IAS maintained that the judiciary should be given more independence so as to be proactive on issues related with corruption while the law and order machinery should be given freedom to function without political interference.

Sukhalu said this during the observance of Vigilance Week by the Nagaland State Vigilance Commission under the theme “My Vision-Corruption Free India” at the SVC directorate Monday. Sukhalu suggested that special courts should be set up to take up corruption issues and speedy trails should be held.

He pointed out that since government was the single biggest employer and service provider in the state, corruption within its rank automatically translated into a society’s wide problem.

Sukhalu further stated that both public and government are responsible for the mass corruption in the (Full report on p-7) state resulting in failure of

TR Zeliang, C. Apok Jamir and Pankaj Kumar at the meeting on Monday. (CMO)

While the dates of VVIP’s attendance, including the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, was yet to be ascertained, the CMO said popular Music Rock events could be shifted to Agri-Expo, Dimapur considering the traffic problems and security related matters in the state capital during such events.

Tourism department, the nodal department that has been overseeing the conduct of the Festival, so far has been assigned to start arrangements for the much awaited Festival.

Azo dares govt to out come clean on ‘scams’ Correspondent

Vig. Commissioner stresses on broadbased strategy to tackle corruption

he (Azo) was elected by more than one half of the members of the NPF legislature party at a meeting.

Justifying party position, Azo said that with the suspension and expulsion of the members in the dissident group, there were altogether NPF 15 MLAs (including four members in the rival faction).

Thus, he said the party after fulfilling the criteria as per Rule 3 (1) submitted the letter of appointment again on July 31. However, he said the speaker has not acted on it till date.

NPF legislature spokesperson Yitachu, MLA said the situation would not have arisen had the governor been guided by and followed the Indian Constitution adding instead, the governor has overshadowed Indian constitution and put the state to shame.

Yitachu said the speaker was dancing to the tune of governor by allowing the government to function and said hunger for power has surpassed Indian constitution and rule of laws.

Considering the number of unfortunate vehicle accidents and unruly incidents that occur during this period, CMO said the use of IMFL would be restricted as per the State Liquor Prohibition Act though Naga local brew would be exempted.

It stated that assistance of youth and public organisations would be sought for volunteering works in controlling illegal activities including the sale of IMFL and other illegal substance.

On the presence of uniformed armed personnel inside the venue during the

Festival, which is considered as an unpleasant sight for visiting tourists, the district administration would ensure that armed forces conduct their drills and patrols outside the periphery of the Festival venue.

Media Cell also stated that the quality of sound system at the venue would be up-graded.

All media personnel possessing proper Identity cards would be allowed free access to the venue unlike in the past, where purchase of access-tickets were mandatory.

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NSCN (K) accuses NIA of ‘perpetrating terror’

DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): Against the backdrop of recent arrest of the wife of its top functionary and other cadremembers besides several state government officials accused of terror funding, NSCN (K) through its MIP has accused the National Investigating Agency (NIA) of “perpetrating terrorism in Nagaland” and warned that it would be “forced to ask every Indian people to leave Naga country” if NIA continued with its policy.

Stating this in a press note, MIP said NSCN (K) had been maintaining maximum restraint regardless of the endless provocations of NIA, meant to force it to retaliate by committing terrorist activities Those which NSCN (K) has threatened to target included traders, business men or government servicemen etc as agents, collaborators and sympathizers of NIA, who it said “must be (Cont’d on p-7) evicted from Nagaland or face

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Governor greets Zeliang community

DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, has extended greetings to the Zeliang community on the occasion of Chaga Gadi and Langsimnyi festivals, which he said were celebrated to invoke God’s blessings and bring good harvest and health. In his message, Acharya called upon the Zeliangs to take time and thank Almighty for His unwavering love and blessing. He also reminded the community to thank the farmers for their hard work.

Acharya expressed hope that the Zeliang community would continue to preserve and promote their age-old traditions and showcase the rich cultural heritage as they celebrate their premier festival. “May the festivals of Chaga Gadi and Langsimnyi bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Zeliangs in particular and Nagas in (Cont’d on p-7) general,” said the governor.

the same fate which the innocent Nagas are suffering in the hands of NIA and other inimical forces of India covertly or overtly operating in Naga country.

MIP further alleged that “NSCN workers are harassed, tortured, homes raided and money and properties stolen and damaged by Indian forces especially by the NIA.” It also alleged that the government of India had empowered NIA “with un-paralleled extra-constitutional and extrajudicial excessive terrorizing powers to harass, arrest, torture and imprison the Nagas far beyond the legal limits.”

MIP reiterated that the Naga struggle for freedom was not anachronism requiring resuscitation but a live and continuous progression of the people’s aspiration as a whole which “cannot be stamped out through Indian government terrorism in an overnight.”

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were presented by various groups and individuals. The quiz master for the competition was St Xavier’s College Jalukie principal reverend father Francis Cheerangal.

Meanwhile, a brief felicitation for Vestal Sankhro, spelling bee champion 2017 and Regina Razousinuo, governor’s gold medallist was held.

The programme ended with declaration of results wherein Peren region bagged first position while Zunheboto and Dimapur bagged the second and third positions respectively. Two consolation prizes were awarded to Wokha and Phek regions. All winners and participants were given certificates along with cash. Altogether, ten regions from across diocese of Kohima took part in the competition.

Later, Zeneikho Benedict Pfükha delivered word of thanks while closing prayer was pronounced by vicar general, diocese of Kohima and Parish Priest Mary Help of Christians’ cathedral, reverend father Neisalhou Carolus Kuotsu.

Bishop of Kohima reverend Dr. James Thoppil along with the participants.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) organized the first Bible quiz competition 2017 on October 29 at Little Flower Higher Secondary School Kohima under the theme “know our Bible”.

The event was graced

by Bishop of Kohima reverend Dr. James Thoppil as guest of honour.

Delivering his mes-

sage, reverend Dr. James spoke about how the Bible was inspired by God and it is nourishment for one’s soul. He encouraged the youth to keep in touch with the Bible and sustain one’s life by the word of God. Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) president Dr. Neiviselie Simon Dzüvichü also exhorted the gathering

on the topic “perspective of a Christian life”.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Akumnaro Longchar, invocation was pronounced by FMA, LFHSS, sister Mariam Kindo NCYM president Regina Razousinuo delivered greetings while quiz briefing was done by NCYM director reverend father G. Lawrence Khing and special numbers

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, October 31, 2017

news in Brief NPA meeting: Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has called a meeting on November 2 at 11 a.m. at the Press Point, Super Market, Dimapur. All members have been requested to be present at the meeting as important updates concerning the media fraternity would be discussed. Also, the upcoming media workshop to be conducted on November 13-14 at Dimapur would be deliberated at the meeting.

ANGDA general conference: All Nagaland Government Drivers’ Association (ANGDA) would be conducting its 36th annual conference on November 4 at association building, Themezie High School Road, Kohima. All the ANGDA (CC) has been requested to attend the conference and submit their annual membership fee. Officers have also been requested to allow their attached drivers to attend the conference.

NEA general meeting: Nagaland Education Association (NEA) has convened general body meeting on November 10, 12 p.m. at Ura College Kohima town to deliberate and approve the draft constitution of the association.

NEA informed that the constitution, if approved by the general body, would be adopted and released during the National Education Day to be observed on November 11 at Modern College Kohima.

Aggrieved teachers for NPS informs: Aggrieved teachers for NPS has informed that aggrieved teachers under SDEO Niuland/Dimapur and DEO Dimapur have been requested to submit their first appointment order and PRAN number along with registration fee of Rs. 1000.

Further teachers without PRAN have been asked to submit their documents and get registered at ISBT Purana Bazaar from October 31 to November 4 between 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Further details can be contacted at 8415833323.

LSU meeting: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) would be conducting a senior consultative meeting along with tribunals on November 1 at 11 a.m at its office chamber.

The union has informed all LSU office bearers, seniors and tribunals to attend the meeting.

WSYF: Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF) has called for an emergency meeting on November 2 at 10 a.m. at Western Sumi Hoho Office Chekiye.

NSCN/GPRN UT-I informs: NSCN/GPRN UT-I has recovered two wheelers, Hero Honda CBZ bike (black colour) bearing chasis number (MKBLKC12EECGB04049), engine number (KC12FDOGB17122) and one Bajaj Pulsar 220 (black colour) bearing chasis no (MD2A13EZ3ECB34367), engine number (DKZCEB25654). In this regard, secretary UT-I Ghokuto Chishi has informed the rightful owner/s to claim the vehicles with proper documents within seven days at UT-I office during the office hours. Further details can be contacted at 8014620571.

A&E Kohima informs: Office of the Pr. Accountant General (A&E) Kohima has informed all retired state government officers/officials that pension and GPF final payment cases settled up to the month of September 2017 have been uploaded on AG Nagaland website www. agnagaland.gov.in. Aggrieved pensioners or government officials facing genuine problems with regard to settlement of any entitlement benefits have been requested to write directly to the deputy accountant general (A&E), Kahoto J Yepthomi through a handwritten letter or via e-mail at kahoto_j@yahoo.co.in or agaenagaland@cag.gov.in Ex-servicemen rally: 32 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 6 sector Assam Rifles and headquarter IGAR (North) will be organizing an ex-servicemen-rally-cum medical camp on November 3 at Kashiram basti, firing range Dimapur for ex-servicemen of Dimapur and Peren districts. In a press release, Col.V.S.Pal said that the rally has been organized to address the issues of the ex-servicemen.

SKD executive meet: Satakhami Kuqhakulu Dimapur (SKD) has called for executive meeting on November 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the residence of its banker Er. Ghukhui Zhimo. All unit president and secretaries have been asked to attend the meeting.

MBVC clarifies: Mon Bosti Village Committee (MBVC) has clarified that the late Alino Lotha Agarwal, was a resident of Eros Colony, and not as published. The clarification note was issued by GB Eros Colony as requested by Mon Bosti Village Committee (MDVC), stated MBVC chairman Imkongtongzuk Ao and GB Suresh Jigdong in a statement.

Land resources deptt. visits coffee farm ANCSU biennial conference 463 girl cadets attend NCC camp DIMAPUR: Department of Land Resources (LRD) visited coffee farms on October 26 at Litami New and Old and Phushumi villages under VK area, Zunheboto district.

The purpose of the visit was to get first hand information about the progress of coffee cultivation since the LRD has been appointed as the nodal department for coffee.

The LRD officers under the leadership of its secretary, Y. Kikheto Sema interacted with the farmers and listened to the problems faced by them in the farming process. According to the press release, LRD District Project Officer (DPO) Zunheboto, Vikugha farmers

revealed that the yielding was lesser compared to earlier years to which the LRD officers explained that it was due to the global climate change and the problem of root rotting fungal infections and stemborer pest infestations. However, the farmers were told that the department was minutely studying the problem and gave some tips to handle the diseases.

Secretary, Kikheto informed the farmers that an MoU has been signed with a South African firm which will buy the products from the farmers on the spot at the same rate of New York and London Stock Exchange.

During the course of the interaction, secretary

also informed that the Coffee Board of India (CBI) had agreed to provide assistance to the coffee farmers for the initial two years for maintenance. During the visit at Litami New village, the LRD officers also incidentally met a team of students from Mewar University, Rajasthan who were on a three-month field visit to the coffee farm.

LRD director, Hoto Yeptho said the department would thoroughly study the diseases affecting coffee and accordingly advise the farmers. Other officers including joint director, deputy director, DPOs of Kohima and Zunheboto are also a part of the LRD team visiting the coffee farms.

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Kohima, Oct 30 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) 18th biennial conference will be held from November 8-11 at Fazl Ali College Mokokchung on the theme, “Synergizing young minds”.

The announcement was made by the convenor of the conference N. Ejanthung Ngullie (former NSF general secretary) at the press briefing at ANCSU office Kohima on October 29.

He said that the concept of this conference was to synergise the young minds of the students in various aspects like creativity, innovative and also to raise various issues relating to Naga political issue, awareness and the happening of our society. He also informed that during the confer-

Consumer awareness campaign at Tseminyu

ADC Theodore Yanthan with a section of the participants.

DIMAPUR: Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection under Kohima district, office of the Assistant Controller, LMCP, Kohima in collaboration with the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers Organization, Tseminyu Unit organized a Consumer Awareness program on October 27 at Tseminyu town on the theme “Rights & Responsibilities of Con-

sumers’’. ADC Theodore Yanthan graced the programme as chief guest.

Joint Controller, LM & CP department Haikambe Zeliang in his key note address highlighted the rights of the consumers and the activities of the department. The chief guest while exhorting the gathering urged the participants to know of the responsibilities and to minimize the

habit of taking loans and credits from the shops.

Yanthan said by taking loans the customers tend to forget to check the price and bargain for the commodities due to which the shopkeepers get the opportunity to cheat the consumers. He also asked the gathering to avail the opportunity to learn about the consumer rights.

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ler, LMCP I. Meyimeren Ao, while speaking on the theme, highlighted the six basic rights of the consumers: Right to safety, Right to information, Right to choice, Right to be heard, Right to seek redressal, Right to consumer education. The programme was attended by the public leaders, school students and citizens of Tseminyu town.

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be trained on other nation building activities like national integration, disaster management, Swatch Bharat Abhiyan.

Camp commandant Col Rajeev Kumar informed that guest lectures by eminent personalities on health and hygiene, vector borne diseases, HIV aids and disaster management will also be conducted for the NCC cadets.

Weapon display and a motivational lecture by 3 Assam Rifles (AR) have also been planned during the course of the camp. The camp will be culminated on November 6.

Morung Express gets new Editor

DIMAPUR: Morung Express on Monday announced that the Dr. Moalemba (Moa Jamir) has been selected as the new editor of the newspaper, replacing Dr. Akum Longchari with effect from November 1, 2017.

This was announced by the selection committee comprising of Rev. Dr. Ellen Konyak Jamir, Asula Imlong, R. Sharma/Moa Ross, G. Vashum/ Nepuni Piku and Along Longkumer.

Dr. Moalemba has been working at The Morung Express since August, 2014. He received a PhD from the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi.

Meanwhile, the committee has thanked the outgoing Editor, Dr. Akum Longchari for his overall leadership and commitment to the principles enshrined in The Morung Express vision statement.

One run over at Blue Hill station road

DIMAPUR: A non-Naga (male) aged around 30 -35 years was killed when he was knocked down by a bus near Blue Hill Station here at around 3:50 p.m., a source from traffic police Zone 1 said on Monday. The driver of the bus has been absconding. The body has been kept at District Hospital Dimapur mortuary for identification, police said.

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland Senior Citizens Association (NCSA) on behalf of all older persons of the Nagaland expressed gratitude to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for honouring the wishes, aspiration and interest of the Naga populous in inviting all the stakeholders’ of the NPPGs in the ongoing settlements talk initially spearheaded by NSCN (I-M).

In a press note, NSCA president, Dr S.I. Tushi and general secretary, S. Ghunakha Swu also lauded the PM for his “magnum stature and genuine concern for taking the initiative to solve the age old Naga political problem by inducting R.N. Ravi man of big heart, words, integrity and action as we observed him so far.”

“We sincerely wish and prayer that the living God intervenes in your wonderful collective efforts for Naga solution and crown you with victory,” NSCA stated.

DIMAPUR: A total of 463 girl cadets attended the ten-day annual training camp of 1 Nagaland (G) bn NCC under the aegis of NCC group headquater Kohima, which commenced on October 28, at Sazolie college, Jotsoma.

12 associate NCC officers from various schools and colleges in the districts- Mon, Longleng, Tuensang, Kiphire, Zunheboo, Mokokchung, Peren, are attended the camp.

The camp emphasize on all round development of cadets personality.

During the camp, cadets will

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ence there would be competitions on extempore speech, painting, photography and also creating awareness on clean election campaign. Around one thousand delegates from 40 colleges will be participating at the conference.

State chief minister T.R. Zeliang, parliamentary secretaries N. Thomas Ngullie and Merentoshi R Jamir, deputy commissioner Mokokchung Sushil Kumar Patel IAS and others will be addressing the conference. ANCSU president Temjennungsang Jamir said besides raising various genuine issues for the students’ community, they conference aims to strengthen unity of the students’ community and provide platform for the students to display their talents. A new team of ANCSU office bearers 2017-19 would also be elected during the conference.

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WEATHER FORECAST October 31

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny and delightful

29 18

Aizawl

Partly sunny, a stray t-storm

22 16

Guwahati Partly sunny and comfortable 27 16 Imphal

Partly sunny and comfortable 21 15

Itanagar Some sun, a couple of showers 24 14 Shillong

A thunderstorm in the area

20 9

Kohima

A shower or t-storm in spots

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Dimapur Partly sunny and pleasant Mkg

24 16

Some sun with a stray t-storm 21 12

Tuensang A thundershower in spots

14 9

Patchy clouds

20 14

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in the area

18 10

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Participants of the special lecture organised by NSA in New Delhi.

DIMPAUR: Naga Scholars’ Association (NSA) organised a special lecture on “scholarly journals: changing landscape” on October 28 at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n , senior principal scientist NISCAIR New Delhi Dr. G Mahesh spoke on the role of NISCAIR on scientific communication which publishes 18 popular periodicals of high standing in academic circles.

Discussing the evolution of journals, Dr. Mahesh further stated that as official organs and as medium of exchange for research among researchers and in-

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stitutions, their publication started from societies and institutions and later it was taken over by publishing houses resulted in increase in the cost of journals.

He also said that the concept of “open access journals” was a recent phenomenon which was meant to overcome the costs of journals in order to benefit the scholarly community. He said that the payment for these journals was either borne by authors or their institutions.

The speaker also gave insights on different characteristics in publications of “open access journals”.

He further discussed about mega journal, video journal and wiki journal,

which gave birth to data journal. The latest in the development is a repository of papers from which journals will select and provide link in Overlay Journal.

The talk was followed by discussions and questions from participants.

Earlier, rapporteur of the programme was executive secretary of NSA, KK. Loung Nathan while the session was chaired by professor of library and information science, IGNOU, New Delhi, professor Jaideep Sharma.

NSA president, Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan started the session with a welcome address while introducing the activities and visions of NSA.

Election observer meets officials, pol parties in Mon

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Mon, Oct 30 (NPN): Election observer for Pughoboto and Mon, Imjung M Panger secretary to the government of Nagaland, on Monday held a meeting with AEROs/supervisors/Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of 46-Mon town A/C and political parties of Mon district.

At the meeting, he urged upon the election officials to be careful and sincere in discharging their duties. He also urged the political parties to assist the ECI by convincing the public to file accurate details.

Further, the observer informed that the periods for claims and objections have been further extended till November 30, 2017 and that BLOs’ have been asked to visit house to house as special drive from November 15 to 30.

Meanwhile, during the discussion hour, DC Mon W.Honje Konyak emphasized that the BLOs should physically verify the electors, who were above 80 years of age and strictly adhere to the guidelines of the ECI by using the format issued by the ECI, while filling their details. He also suggested that the BLOs to make correction, if necessary.

One day orientation prog for DTF on child labour in Dmu

DC Dimapur with others during the training cum orientation programme.

DIMAPUR: A one-day training-cum-orientation programme for District Task Force (DTF) on child labour was held on October 30, at DC conference hall, Dimapur.

During the meeting, the members have also decided to appoint a rescue team consisting of five members headed

by SDO(C) Dimapur for implementation of the action plan.

Organized by the Department of Labour, the resource person project officer, Yanger Aier, spoke on the various protocols on prevention, rescue, repatriation and rehabilitation of trafficked and migrant child and adolescent labour.

Nodal director CHILDLINE, Subonenba Longkumer delivered power point presentation on the scenario of child protection issues in Nagaland with

special reference to Dimapur and Kohima. He also presented case studies on child labour intervened by CHILDLINE. The programme was chaired by DC Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome. He acknowledged the crucial role of the task force and urged the members to be pro active and contribute so that task force would effectively execute the responsibility.

C-Edge College NSS unit holds special camp at Nihoto

DIMAPUR: NSS unit of C-Edge College organized its annual special camp in its adopted village Nihoto on October 26 and 27 on the theme “community building”.

In the introductory session, guest speaker S.Inoka Yepthomi, an entrepreneur spoke on the role of youths

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and students in the society and encouraged the volunteers to move forward in life by sharing from his experiences.

Various community services were carried out by the volunteers within the village. The volunteers were also given a course on self defense from Nitoka

black belt I dan, student of 4th semester BA from the C-Edge college, orientation on NSS was presented by the NSS P.O. Assistant professor department of BBA, Inza and assistant professor, Alila Ao, department of history gave orientation to the volunteers on leadership skills

and the role of youth.

NSS unit along with the students and faculty of Government High School Nihoto conducted also cleanliness drive on October 27 as a part of the special camp and an awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS and ill effects on consumption of tobacco.

NSS Unit C-Edge College acknowledged the support and cooperation rendered by the community of Nihoto village and the National Peace Prayer Center Nihoto during the camp. 22 volunteers led by NSS programme officer, P.P.Dukpa attended the camp.

Dimasa heritage bike/car rally was organised under the aegis of Dimasa Youth Forum/ YADEM from Khaspur to Dimapur from October 26 to 29, followed by public reception at Dhansiripar village. The Dimasa historical ruins- Khaspur, Maibang, Hojai, Kasomari and Dimapur were covered. Around 60 riders participated in the rally.

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Atrocities on rise against SCs, Dalits under Modi rule: Tripura CM

Manik Sarkar animals, can any elected government accept such a decision.”

“We also understand that cows are to be protected with food and shelter, but in the name of cattle protection if someone wants to sell his cow to get money for his daughter’s marriage or admission of his son in college is not allowed.

People are being attacked and their cows forcefully taken away, it is not acceptable.”

According to Sarkar, the Dalits and minorities are not the target of ‘cow vigilant groups’ and hundreds have been murdered during the last six months by ‘gau rakshaks’ who have their blessing from the BJPRSS to divide the nation in the name of religion.

Sarkar alleged, “During last six months, in such attacks, more than hundred

people have lost their life and majority of them are from the minority Muslim or Dalit community. Not only attacks, after killing three Dalits, they were skinned like animals. Imagine what type of barbarism is going on and who is ruling India.”

Sarkar also said the present autocratic government under the leadership of Modi cannot tolerate any opposition and the Left Front government.

“They do not want to keep any opposition in India and all have to live under their foot. They want to run the nation as they want and which reflects their autocratic mentality.

At such a critical time, we in Tripura, within our limited power, are trying to show an alternative way but they are trying to throttle our voice,” said Sarkar.

He further added: “In MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) implementation, we stood first four times during the last five years in India, last year our position was second. While we implemented men days work for 78, 80, 82, 92 days in a year while the national average was just 42, 45 or 46 men days work. Is it a crime

committed by us? This year they have reduced it to 42 days and even not releasing fund for that.”

Sarkar alleged that the government at the Centre has been possessing stepmotherly attitude towards Left ruled Tripura.

The CPIM leader said, “We faced five floods this year, people of Tripura had not seen such continuous rain for so many days at a stress during the last 25 years. Hundreds of crores of property and crops were destroyed, but the government did not for once called us to know whether we are alive or under water. They wish we get drowned.”

He also alleged that under the Centre atrocities against Dalits have also increased across nation besides shrinking employment scopes, destabilising the economy, patronising the private sectors over the public and failed to control inflation. Sarkar opined that not only in Tripura but there should be a nationwide attempt to unite people in order to remove this government at the centre from power.

Beside Sarkar, other senior schedule cast leaders and MP Jharna Das Baidya also addressed the gathering.

Arms dealer held in Manipur I M PH A L , O c t 3 0 : Troops of Assam Rifles apprehended an arms dealer who was involved in supply of arms and ammunitions to insurgents operating in Manipur, a statement of the PIB (Defense Wing), Imphal said on Monday.

K Vanhlir (35), a resident of Saikot village of Churachandpur district was nabbed along with one 9mm pistol on October 24 last, it added.

The arrested person along with the recovered items were handed over to Churachandpur police for further investigation, the statement added.

Prasad attends BJP convention at Diphu

Manipur CM Biren Singh reaffirms commitment to root out corruption

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Diphu, Oct 30: Union minister for law & justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad attended the BJP convention at Diphu Joysing Doloi Auditorium on Monday.

Thousands of party activists attended the convention which was presided over by state BJP president Ranjit Kumar Das. Four BJP MLAs, KAAC executive members and CEM Tuliram Ronghang also attended the convention.

Ronghang apprised the union minister that the council needs direct funding on all developmental as canalizing central government funds through the state government has hampered the pace of development. The CEM also stressed on the necessity of implementing Article 244(A) of the Indian Constitution by honoring the longstanding stipulation for autonomous state.

IMPHAL, Oct 30: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment towards making Manipur free from corruption.

Reiterating that the new government is fully committed to curb corruption in the state, Singh, in his message on the observation of the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ said, “It is our collective responsibility to root out any form of corruption so as bring inclusive development in the state.”

The ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ is being organized from October 30 to November 4 2017.

Seeking support of the people to fight against corruption, the chief minister said that corruption was a contagious disease adversely affecting the socio-economy of the state and widening the

No impunity for anyone found guilty of graft, says Sonowal investigate and take action against anyone involved in corruption or hoarding black money.

“No one will be spared.

You can be assured of that.

Forget others, if the CM indulges in corruption, even he won’t be able to escape action,” Sonowal said.

Since coming to power in May last year, the BJPled coalition has taken ac-

tion on several corruption cases and arrested many government officials found taking bribes or indulging in dishonest means.

But in recent weeks allegations have surfaced in media and from civil society groups that investigations into several such cases have slowed down or high profile bureaucrats accused of corruption are

being spared.

The cases include the cash-for-jobs scam in Assam Public Service Commission and also the alleged misappropriation of nearly Rs 30-crore by senior information directorate officials during the previous Congress regime.

The chief minister asked people to be patient and have faith in the inves-

FELICITATION

OFFICE OF THE LASUMI STUDENTS’ UNION P.O PFUTSERO, PHEK, NAGALAND, 797017

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The Lasumi Students’ Union with immense pride, conveys it heartiest congratulations to Shri Weneikhro Kromi, S/o Lhiweshelo Kromi for his success in clearing the Combine UPSC-GeoScientist and Geologist Exam 2017 as Geologist under GSI Dept.

The Union wishes him luck and successful career ahead.

Sd/Sd/Lhiwekhro Therie Wekhrote Kromi President Secretary Gen. Lasumi Students’ Union Lasumi Students’ Union

Village would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Keviwelie Mepfhüo, S/o Thepfuneisa Mepfhüo & Zelhoubeinuo Mepfhüo for bringing laurels to the village community by successfully being selected to the post of JE (MIS) Class-II Gazetted Power Department in the recently declared NPSC, CTE Exam.

The Organization wish him success in all his endeavour.

Neirükuolie Yhome President, TYO

Vitshu Vizo Gen. Secy., TYO

Combine Social Work

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With immense pride and joy LKTK would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Watinaro Imsong, daughter of Mr. Imlitoshi Imsong and Mrs. Temsukala Longkumer on being conferred Ph.D. from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun and Department of Geological Science, Gauhati University, Assam on her study “Geomorphological Appraisal of Neotectonic Activities in the Shillong Plateau, Northeast India”.

LKTK wishes her a bright and successful career in her future endeavour.

Tsungporong Imsong Akumsashi Ao President, LKTK Gen. Secretary, LKTK

Dimapur : GMS Piphema Bazar, Dimapur led by Sir, Mengulhuto alongwith 8 students and 6 teachers undertook study tour on 26th of October in Guwahati. DP-11308

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GHUKIYE STUDENTS' UNION Motto : Need of Real Education Estd. 1960

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OFFICE OF THE SANGTAM STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA Motto “Go Forth” FELICITATION

The Sangtam Students' Union Kohima (SSUK) would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the community by their outstanding achievement in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2016 -17.

1. Levi Anar, SDO under PHED department 2. Soloman C. Anar. Dy. SP (NPTO) under Home department 3. Yuvila Sangtam, JE Under PHED department 4. Khitangpila, SDO under Irrigation & Flood Control Department 5. Khumjungse, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon under Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department 6. Sashikamba, JE under Works & Housing Department 7. Muvase Ayongru, JE under Power Department The Union shares joy with them and takes pride on their prestigious achievements and further wish them success and greater achievements in their future endeavours.

KOKVILA SANGTAM LIZI P SANGTAM General Secretary (SSUK) President (SSUK)

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STUDY TOUR

The following Contributors names of Haralu Colony and Power House Colony who were missed out on 30.10.2017 press release. We regret for our mistake and apologise publicly.

1 Shri. Francis Zeliang, : Rs 10,000/- and PS to Chief Minister Breakfast 2 Shri. G.K Rengma : Rs.2000/3 Shri . Imsumanen : Rs. 500/4 Shri. Likoknungsang : Rs.500/5 Shri . L.Akum Jamir, GB, : 6 Cartoon Power House Colony Mineral water

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CHENITHUNG HUMTSOE President Vungoju Colony Youth Forum

FELICITATION The YAONGYIMTI STAFF UNION, with immense pride and joy felicitates Mr. SANGLIKHUMBA, S/o.

L.Atochingmak and Bendanglemla for bringing glory and honour to the Yaongyimti Staff Union in particular and Yaongyimti Village in general by securing the post of SDO (Class-I) under PWD (Works and Housing).

We wish him all good success in his endeavour.

CHONGSHEN B.K ALUM Secretary President Yaongyimti Staff Union Yaongyimti Staff Union

OFFICE OF THE

SUMI COMMUNITY BAMUNPUKHURI-A VILLAGE FELICITATES

L. KHEL KOHIMA, NAGALAND The Tsieramia Youth Organization of L.Khel Kohima

OFFICE OF THE

Vungoju Colony Council and Vungoju Colony Youth Forum extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss E. Pricilla Patton, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Ekyimthung Patton for securing the post of Junior Soil Conservation Officer under Soil and Water Conservation Department in the recently declared NPSC technical examination 2017.

We take pride in your achievement and wish you success in all your future endeavour.

as a measure to hear the grievances faced by the common people and to minimize corruption in the State, Meeyamgi Numit and Hill Leaders’ Day is being held every month.

On such occasions, officials of various departments such as Medical Department, Manipur State Co-operative Bank Ltd, Education (S), Youth Affairs and Sports, Minority and Other Backward Classes, Social Welfare and Police Departments and Manipur State Illness Assistance Fund were deputed to provide immediate assistance such as medical aid, loans, scholarships etc.

Mentioned may be made that Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed throughout the country.

This year’s theme given by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is “My Vision – Corruption Free India”.

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NYIMCHAMO KIKON Chairman Vungoju Colony Council

failing to take effective steps to root out corruption, he reiterated BJP’s stance on good governance and assured continued campaign against dishonest officials.

“Our aim is to provide good gover nance from the CM’s office to the ‘panchayat’ level and ensure benefits of government schemes reach all citizens,” Sonowal said.

disparity among the rich and poor in the country.

He maintained that after the installation of the new BJP-led coalition government in the state, certain steps have been taken up to tackle the issue of corruption by setting up of AntiCorruption Cell, Grievance Cell, and Monitoring Cell etc. in the his office (CM Secretariat).

“And appropriate actions have been taken against those corrupt officials,” he added.

To make corruption free Manipur, Singh stated that Anti-Corruption drives were being conducted against those people who are responsible for misusing/misappropriation of public funds.

Complaints related to corruption cases can be filed through Grievance Cell and website of Anti-Corruption cell, he added.

He further stated that

TSIERAMIA YOUTH ORGANISATION

With great happiness, we the Aotsakilimi Union Kohima would like to congratulate Miss Aliho Shikhu, D/o Mr. Khukiye Shikhu & Mrs Viholi Shikhu for bringing laurels not only to her parents & families, but also to the whole members of the fellowship as well, for being selected to the post of Agri Inspector, Department of Agriculture in the recently conducted NPSC, combine technical exam 2016-17.

The AUK wishes you success in your future endeavour.

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tigating agencies probing cases of corruption.

“No one can stop or influence investigations as I myself am looking into these cases. Things have changed and it’s not like what it used to be in the previous (regime),” Sonowal, who heads Assam’s first BJP-led government, said.

Accusing the previous Congress government of

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Guwahati, Oct 30 (Agencies): Amid allegations that investigation into high profile corruption cases has slackened, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal reiterated his government’s resolve to fight the malaise on Monday.

Addressing media persons in Guwahati, Sonowal stressed that officials have been given a free hand to

Dear Daddy, With our hearts filled with immense joy and thanking God for his grace and manifold blessing upon our family through you, we wish you a very Happy 50th Birth Day, May our Almighty continue to bless you.

From your loving Wife, Sons & Daughters.

The Ghukiye Students' Union (GKK) with immense pride and honour would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Easter Awomi, D/o Shri.

Lhokishe Awomi & Mrs. Sutoli Awomi for her achievement in securing the post of (SI) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) under Ministry of Home Affairs, through (SSC) Examination.

The Union further wishes her grand success in all her future endeavour.

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FELICITATION

We the Sitimi Village Union Dimapur (SVUD) is extremely honored to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kikato Chishi on being promoted to the post of SDO (Civil).

The Union prays that the Almighty God blesses him with good health and wishes greater success in the days ahead.

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(Amenka Chishi) Press Secretary Sitimi Village Union, Dimapur

The Sumi Community Bamunpukhuri Village with immense pride and honour, would like to extend our heartiest congratulations and felicitates Smti. Nitoli H. Khulu on being promoted to Deputy Director under School Education Department.

The Community wishes her further success in life.

Atokhu Chishi, Secretary Paul Achumi, Chairman Sumi Community Bamunpukhuri Sumi Community Bamunpukhuri

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Agartala, Oct 30 (Agencies): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said atrocities have been increasing against SCs (scheduled castes), and Dalits under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Sarkar was addressing a large gathering of Tripura Tapashili Jati Samannay Samita, the schedule cast wing of the CPIM, at the Vivekananda stadium here on Sunday.

Hundreds of people from the Dalit community took part in the rally.

Sarkar, also CPI-M (Communist Party of India- Marxist) politburo member, criticized the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) government in Haryana for its obsession and priorities about cow protection with its recent plan to construct state-run hostels for cows and buffaloes, forgetting the poor condition of the farmers.

He said, “When the poor farmers are living without food and shelter as they are landless, the BJP-RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) government in Haryana is busy constructing guest houses for cows. Just imagine, unless they consider human beings even wretched than

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, October 31, 2017

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 182/17

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Thangpong Khiamniungan has been applied by Smti. Lamniu Khiamniungan, W/o Lt. Thangpong Khiamniungan R/o United North Block, Naga Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 30th November 2017.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 30th October 2017.

(S. Hukato Swu) Principal District and Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

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Regd. No. 1505/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 30/10/2017

I, Amrit Bahadur Acharya, S/o. Gaj Bahadur Chhetri, presently posted at 29th Assam Rifle Transit Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland, C/o. 99 APO do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under: 1. That my children's actual and correct name is: a) Kshitiz Acharya and b) Upasana Acharya which was recorded in all documents and records.

2. That in some of my children's documents it is wrongly/mistakenly recorded as: a) Kshitiz Acharyia and b) Upasana Acharyia.

3. That wherever the names "Kshitiz Acharyia", and "Upasana Acharyia", appears, it shall always be correctly written, recorded, used, known, called and construed as "Kshitiz Acharya" and "Upasana Acharya".

4. That this affidavit is being made to declare the correction/rectification of the name "Kshitiz Acharya" and "Upasana Acharya" being my children's name is the same and single person and to declare my children's name as "Kshitiz Acharya" and "Upasana Acharya" and to produce it as a piece of evidence before any competent authority.

5. That this affidavit made from Para 1-4 are correct and true to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing is been concealed therein.

I sign this affidavit on this 30th day of October' 2017.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and sworn before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-11299A Regd. No. 1506/2017

AFFIDAVIT OF TITLE CHANGE

Date : 30/10/2017

I, Amrit Bahadur Chhetri, S/o. Gaj Bahadur Chhetri, presently posted at 29th Assam Rifle Transit Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland, C/o. 99 APO do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That I am popularly known as "Amrit Bahadur Chhetri", which was recorded in my Service records and other documents.

2. That by virtue of this affidavit, I changed my title from "Chhetri" to "Acharya" and henceforth I shall be known as the "Amrit Bahadur Acharya" for all purposes.

3. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, dates and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and government and private as well upon all occasions whatsoever use and sign the name of "Amrit Bahadur Acharya" as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name "Amrit Bahadur Chhetri".

4. That the facts stated above are true to the best of my knowledge, belief.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my former name/ surname and affix my signature on this 30th day of October' 2017.

DEPONENT DP-11299B

NOTARY PUBLIC

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Tushar opposes Mahatma assassination re-probe

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS): Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi on Monday opposed any re-investigation into the assassination of the Father of the Nation but the Supreme Court questioned his locus standi.

The quer y from a bench headed by Justice S.A. Bobde came as senior counsel Indira Jaising told the court that she was seeking to intervene on behalf of the Mahatma’s greatgrandson.

Jaising questioned the locus standi of the petitioner Pankaj Kumudchandra Phadnis seeking the reinvestigation citing some new material. Jaising said the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi cannot be re-investigated after 70 years. She said that this was a basic criminal law. She also said she would address the court on the locus of Tushar Gandhi on the next date of hearing.

The court adjourned the hearing by four weeks as amicus curiae Amrendra Sharan told the court he has got some documents from the National Archives but not the entire lot.

Sharan told the court that he would submit a report that will put quietus to the whole issue.

After the top court questioned his locus standi,

Tushar Gandhi Tushar Gandhi took to Twitter to ask the Supreme Court to note that “I am Tushar Arun Manilal Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi”.

“Bapu’s murderers have launched a campaign to falsify circumstances of his murder, a pathetic attempt to cleanse his blood from their hands,” Tushar wrote on the mirco-blogging site. He also posted a picture of the cover page of his 2007 book “Let’s Kill Gandhi: A Chronicle of His Last Days, the Conspiracy, Murder, Investigation and Trial”, reiterating to the Supreme Court to note that it was “my locus standi” with regard to the case. “I am Tushar Arun Manilal Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. My Locus Standi, Supreme Court, please note,” he posted in another tweet.

The top court in the last hearing on October 6 had appointed senior counsel Sharan as amicus curiae

to examine the material produced by Phadnis to ascertain whether there was need for further inquiry into the larger conspiracy behind the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Phadnis has moved the top court challenging the Bombay High Court’s June 6, 2016 order junking his plea for fresh inquiry into the larger conspiracy behind the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in the wake of fresh evidence that has surfaced now.

Pointing fingers at the British Secret Service Force, the petitioner said that the Indian Ambassador to USSR was informed in February 1948 that the British had organized the murder of Mahatma Gandhi.

He also said he has come across evidence of a sinister British secret service Force 136 that had authorization to murder iconic freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.

Describing the investigation into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi as the biggest cover-up in Indian history, Phadnis in his petition has said that “The blame on Marathi people in general and Veer Savarkar in particular for being the cause of the death of Mahatma has no basis in law and facts.”

national VRS: UP to forcibly retire 250 PWD engineers under Lu c k now, O c t 3 0 (IANS): In one of the biggest action towards weeding out graft, the Uttar Pradesh government has identified 250 engineers, officials, employees of the Public Works Department (PWD) to be forcibly retired under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), an official said on Monday.

The action is in keeping with the Yogi Adityanath government maintaining it will have a zero tolerance policy towards corruption, a senior official said.

The list of PWD employees identified for VRS include junior engineers, executive engineers and assistant engineers.

The list would soon be made public.

Officials said probe against the errant officials has been completed by the department and the file is with the office of the Chief Minister.

At least 392 PWD engineers have been screened of whom charges against three have been established and they have been forcibly retired already, the official said.

A total of 351 assistant engineers have also been screened of whom 78 have been charged and all have been retired. Of the 151 other engineers, 116 have been sacked under the VRS.

NAGALAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION KOHIMA

NO.NPSC/CON-35/2009

Dated Kohima, the 30th October, 2017

NOTIFICATION In pursuance of the Commission’s Advertisement No. NPSC-2/2016 dt. 10.08.2016, Addendum/Corrigendum dt. 07.09.2016, Addendum dt.

06.10.2016 and Addendum/Corrigendum dt. 28.07.2017, the Commission conducted Written Main Examination and Viva-voce for NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services 2016.

On the basis of marks obtained in the Main Written Examination, Viva-voce and Medical & Police Fitness Tests and options exercised by the candidates, the Commission is pleased to declare the list of successful candidates for the following post(s) under the Government of Nagaland.

Item No. 1: 15 (Fifteen) posts of Extra Assistant Commissioner (Cl-I Gazetted, Junior Grade), under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department.

Rank Name Roll No Remarks st 8028 1 RIKU KHUTSO 8134 2nd OBANGNENER JAMIR 8349 3rd LITSENTHUNG KIKON th 8050 4 IMTINUNGLA LONGKUMER 8094 5th IHOILUNG CHUILO th 8406 6 KHIUZAN KAURINTA 8505 7th KHRIETHOZO 8086 8th MECHIETSHO KOZA th 8275 9 KEVETHITO ROSE 8456 10th VITHWEL KWEHO 8410 11th CHUBASANEN OZUKUM th 8093 B.T. Sangtam 12 MOASUNEP 8497 B.T. Zeliang 13th SIZIN RENTTAH th 8081 B.T. Phom 14 MENLOM 8155 B.T. Yimchunger 15th TOKING YIMCHUNGER Item No. 2: 2 (Two) posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Cl-I Gazetted), under Home Department, Police Establishment Branch.

Rank Name Roll No Remarks st 8004 1 EMMANUEL SHOHE 8257 B.T. Zeliang 2nd NGIMCHULE NAMPEUNG Item No. 3: 30 (Thirty) posts of Secretariat Assistant (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department.

Rank Name Roll No Remarks 8097 1st PHAJATHUNG OVUNG nd 8394 2 SENTIWAPANG 8408 3rd MULETO VESWU th 8484 4 MUGHALI Y ACHUMI 8136 5th KHETOSHE CHISHI 8445 6th ZUCHOBENI E LOTHA th 8195 7 LONGME T 8352 8th TONOLI ZHIMOMI th 8256 9 VIKAVI Z ASSUMI 8016 10th HINOKA CHISHI 8161 11th MEGOSANO SAKHRIE th 8284 12 APHANG WANGNAO 8292 13th AVIKISHE SEMA th 8306 14 SENDENLA AIER 8064 15th VINOTOLI ACHUMI 8451 16th RUGOZETO IRALU th 8348 17 M KHENPA 8471 18th NEISENMO MAGH 8065 B.T. Zeliang 19th KENLUMYIZOILIE th 8449 B.T. Chakhesang 20 NEIKOU LOMI 8326 B.T. Konyak 21st PONGJEI KONYAK

22nd P KOI SHIU 8041 B.T. Khiamniungan 8359 B.T. Sumi (Kiphire) 23rd YASHIKA ACHUMI 8012 B.T. Phom 24th H YENGCHA PHOM th 8092 B.T. Khiamniungan 25 NIAMKOI L KHIAMNIUNGAN 8291 B.T. Pochury 26th TSHÜSIETHO NYUTHE th 8015 B.T. Chang 27 LANGMAI CHANG 8441 B.T. Chang 28th LANGAKHUM CHANG 8336 B.T. Sangtam 29th TSARISE th 8060 B.T. Yimchunger 30 TSUSOLA T YIMCHUNGER Item No. 5: 2 (Two) posts of Assistant Election Officer (Cl-II Gazetted), under Election Department.

Rank Name Roll No Remarks st 8255 1 PHACHULO 8125 B.T. Sumi (Kiphire) 2nd NIKIYE Z YEPUTHOMI Item No. 6: 23 (Twenty Three) posts of Junior Divisional Accountant (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Treasuries & Accounts Department.

Rank Name Roll No Remarks st 8463 1 TUMBENTHUNG Y HUMTSOE 8481 2nd ZERÜTSO KESIEZIE 8364 3rd H ALOTO SHOHE th 8259 4 THUNGCHIO E ODYUO 8274 5th KATHYINLA th 8240 6 KIKRUSEBI SENOTSU 8062 7th HAUHJAMHOPONG I CHANG 8210 8th MOASANEN IMSONG th 8205 9 ARHONBENI EZUNG 8148 10th TOVITO H ACHUMI th 8076 11 KIVIKA S ZHIMOMI 8052 12th BOKAHO K SWU 8010 13th NEKSHIWATI th 8024 14 VEKULHU TETSEO 8059 B.T. Chakhesang 15th CTHITU 8056 B.T. Konyak 16th MANKAI KONYAK th 8420 B.T. Zeliang 17 TEULUNG PAME 8251 B.T. Sumi (Kiphire) 18th ANGUVITO SUMI th 8516 Phy.Handicapped 19 RENBEN Y PATTON 8107 B.T. Chang 20th NGAKYU CHINGMAK 8423 B.T. Pochury 21st LUSA KATIRY nd 8014 B.T. Yimchunger 22 L JOHAN 8335 B.T. Khiamniungan 23rd MARTHA TSUMON Item No. 7: 1 (One) post of Research Assistant (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Art & Culture Department. (Reserved for Pochury Tribe) Rank Name Roll No Remarks 8075 Pochury 1st CHIRHOLA POCHURY Item No. 8: 1 (One) post of Research Assistant (Cl-III Non-Gazetted), under Art & Culture Department. (Reserved for Phom Tribe) Rank Name Roll No Remarks st 8494 Phom 1 MOPLING M PHOM

Note: Any selected candidate intending not to accept the post for which he/she is selected may submit a Non-Acceptance Letter within 7(Seven) days from the date of issue of this notification.

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Sd/- KHRUPI SOTHU Secretary, Nagaland Public Service Commission, Kohima

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SC adjourns hearings on J&K’s special status for 12 weeks New Delhi, Oct 30 (AGENCIES): The Centre on Monday bought time from the Supreme Court hearing petitions challenging special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it has appointed an interlocutor to commence dialogue with stakeholders in the restive State.

Appearing before a Bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Attorney General K.K. Venugopal said the court should adjourn the hearing on the petitions against Article 35A of the Constitution by six months.

The court settled for 12 weeks in its order. It initially said eight weeks, but added one more month on the request of Venugopal.

“The interlocutor has already commenced talks with stakeholders. If the court continues to hear this case, it will affect the dia-

logue process,” Venugopal submitted. Article 35A is a provision incorporated in the Indian Constitution giving the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature a carte blanche to decide who all are the ‘permanent residents’ of the State and grant them special right and privileges in State public sector jobs, acquisition of property within the State, scholarships and other public aid and welfare programmes.

The provision mandates that no act of the State legislature coming under the ambit of Article 35A can be challenged for violating the Indian Constitution or any other law of the land.

Article 35A was incorporated into the Indian Constitution in 1954 by an order of President Rajendra Prasad on the advice of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cabinet.

The controversial Constitu-

tion (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order of 1954 followed the 1952 Delhi Agreement entered into between Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah extending Indian citizenship to the ‘State subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Presidential Order was issued under Article 370 (1) (d) of the Indian Constitution. This provi-

sion allows the President to make certain “exceptions and modifications” to the Indian Constitution for the benefit of ‘State subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir.

So Article 35A was added to the Constitution as a testimony of the special consideration the Indian government accorded the ‘permanent residents’ of Jammu and Kashmir.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE email: industrynaga@gmail.com, e-fax: 08468825666 www.industry.nagaland.gov.in

No.IND/DEV/HORNBILL/314/03(VOL-II) Dated Kohima, the 24th Oct’2017 The following under mentioned Societies/Individuals/Departments are hereby allotted stalls at Bamboo Pavillion, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima for Exhibition cum Sale of Local Indigenous Produce during the Hornbill Festival from 1st to 10th December 2017. All the selected entrepreneurs will strictly follow to display indigenous produce only.

The selected Societies/Individuals/Departments are directed to pay the stall rent fee from 1st to 15th November 2017 at Room No.: 73-A, Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Kohima. Allotment will be cancelled for those who fail to pay the rent fee within the stipulated time.

Sl. No. of Sl. No. of Name of Unit & Address Name of Unit & Address No. Stall No. Stall 1 M/s Orchid Petal, Kohima 1 47 M/s. Atsola Pochury Dry Flower, Dimapur 1 2 M/s. Lorenzas Jewellery, Kohima 1 48 M/s Smokey Joes Restaurant & Grill, Dmp 1 3 M/s. Charity Society, Kohima 1 49 M/s. Khruvolu Handicraft, Dimapur 1 4 M/s. Benny Lorin Dry Flower, Kohima 1 50 M/s. Sea Shell Craft, Dimapur 1 5 M/s. My bamboo Story, Kohima 1 51 M/s. Loreni Sophia Ent., Dimapur 1 6 M/s. BE Home, Kohima 1 52 M/s. Runway Nagaland, Dimapur 1 7 M/s. UNIQRAFT IIDC, Kiruphema 1 53 M/s. LEM Decorative Items, Dimapur 1 8 M/s. Entrepreneurs Associates, Kohima 1 54 M/s. Medovinuo Talie Dry Flower, Dmp 1 9 St. Joseph College Jakhama 1 55 M/s. Sane Rose Dry Flower, Dimapur 1 10 Glady’s Kikon, Kohima 1 56 M/s. Tepenjem MPSC, Dimapur 1 11 M/s. Woodland Craft Unit, Kohima 1 57 M/s. Local Decorative, Dimapur 1 12 M/s. Ethnicraft Nagaland, Kohima 1 58 M/s. Tarensen SHG, Dimapur 1 13 M/s. Tralatitious, Kohima 1 59 M/s. Craft & Development Society Diezephe 1 Village, Dimapur 14 M/s Handloom Centre, Kohima 1 60 M/s Ceramic Unit, Dimapur 1 15 M/s. Kenny Society,Kohima 1 61 M/s. Chizami Weavers, Phek 1 16 M/s. Tsanino Emporium, Kohima 1 62 M/s. Self Employed Women Association 1 (SEWA), Phek 17 M/s. The Peonies Closet, Kohima 1 63 M/s. Shiloi SHG, Phek 1 18 M/s. Avonuo & Therali, Kohima 1 64 M/s. Suthai Woodcraft 1 19 M/s. Khriezobeinuo Nihu Kera, Kohima 1 65 M/s. Charity Club MPSC, Phek 1 20 M/s. Merlain Chishi, Dimapur 1 66 M/s. Bazarline Handloom & Weaving Unit, 1 Mon 21 M/s. Hovili Chishi Handloom Unit,Dmp 1 67 M/s. Noklem Konyak Handicraft, Mon 1 22 M/s.Toli Y.Yepthomi Handloom Unit,Dmp 1 68 M/s. Manli Konyak Handloom Unit, Mon 1 23 M/s. Richel Handloom Unit, Dimapur 1 69 M/s. Anyam Julie Konyak Footwear,Mon 1 24 M/s. Villi Chishi Handloom Unit, Dmp 1 70 M/s. P. Nginjoi Handloom Unit, Mon 1 25 M/s. Mind Blowers Club, Dimapur 1 71 M/s Women Welfare Society, Mon 1 26 M/s. Expression Life, Dimapur 1 72 M/s Naga Handmade Jewelleries, Kohima 1 27 M/s. V.K Lohe & Sons, Dimapur 1 73 M/s. Hope SHG Luyong, Mokokchung 1 28 M/s. Techinutsu Pickle, Dimapur 1 74 M/s. Vishepu Woodcraft, Zunheboto 1 29 M/s. Heritage Publishing House, Dmp 1 75 M/s. Esther Jewelleries, Zunheboto 1 30 M/s. Kashini Handloom Unit, Dimapur 1 76 M/s. Creative Hills Craft Society, Peren 1 31 M/s. Visheli V.Sumi Handloom, Dmp 1 Outside Nagaland 32 M/s. Nagaroots, Dimapur 1 77 TRIFED Ltd, Guwahati 1 33 M/s. Viholi Zhimo Handloom Unit,Dmp 1 78 North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms 1 Development Corporation Ltd., Guwahati 34 M/s. TRIO MPCS Ltd., Dimapur 1 79 M/s Prajalita Hazarika Hand Printing Textile 1 Products, Jorhat 35 M/s. Nagato Wooden Craft, Dimapur 1 80 M/s. Millijili SHG, Jorhat 1 36 M/s. Senti Woodcraft & Furniture, Dmp 1 81 M/s. Asem Pottery Unit, Manipur 1 37 M/s. Ilando Services Private Ltd., Dmp 1 82 M/s. K. Yurreingam Clay Products, Ukhrul, 1 Manipur 38 M/s. Chuba Woodencraft, Dimapur 1 83 M/s. Rongmar, New Delhi 1 39 M/s. Pongener Craft, Dimapur 1 Departments 40 M/s. Aienla Awomi Handloom Unit,Dmp 1 84 Directorate of Underdeveloped Areas 2 (DUDA), Kohima 5 41 M/s. Khrielasano Handloom Unit, Dmp 1 85 Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) 42 M/s. Naga Traditional & Handicraft, Dmp 1 86 Directorate of Art & Culture 1 43 M/s. 1052 Store & Café, Dimapur 1 87 Directorate Of Tourism 5 44 M/s. Emergence (NSSWB) , Dimapur 1 88 Nagaland Khadi & Village Industries Board 8 (NKVIB) 45 M/s. Onia Handloom, Embroidery & Tailoring 1 89 NERTPS Cluster, DOI & C 1 Unit, Dimapur 46 M/s. Alon MPCS , Dimapur 1 90 Office of the Registrar of Cooperative 6 Societies, Kohima (I. Bendangliba) Director Industries & Commerce DC-2568

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 326 Dimapur, Tuesday, October 31, 2017

To get back on track

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hat is actually the economic policy of the government of Nagaland with regard to its much hyped vision(s) which were spelt out by successive government during the past decades or more specifically by those who are called babus (bureaucrats)? Nagaland has no industrial economy despite the hype over raw material-based local units which used to be the theme for rapid industrialisation during the 70s till the 80s. Then several hundred crore rupees were provided as subsidies and incentives to small scale units through the decades. The fallacy of industrial policies and incentives is that they had tended to benefit not the industries but the so-called industrialists. Bureaucratic planners tinkering with socio-economic through populist rhetoric need to realise that a little knowledge makes less economic or social sense and more nonsense. Among the pressing problems of a small state that is home to almost every Naga tribe, which boasts of a high literacy ratio and rapid “growth in education” is too many unemployable youth and dwindling opportunities in all spheres. The short term objectives fashioned for mileage has turned out to be mere symptomatic treatment. The point that needs to be highlighted is that since the seventies and till today, development of entrepreneurship has been “implemented” in a variety of ways by the state government. At one point of time, perhaps during the mid-80s the “government-sponsored entrepreneurs” had mushroomed so much, that Nagaland was almost as industrialised as Haryana. In this regard, announcement of various programmes supposedly to uplift the economic conditions are essentially more of politics (in the form or populist rhetoric) than on sagacious economics. Today, it is not known as to what has happened to the thousands of “governmentsponsored entrepreneurs” who enjoyed all the subsidies, incentives and other benefits which the policy endowed. The plea of promoting economic development must not lead to creating of a privileged section that only widens economic disparity. Unfortunately, “government-sponsored entrepreneurs” in general, with very few exceptions, have not been able to do without “assistance”. On the other hand, truth is that most self-promoted entrepreneurs in Nagaland, past and present, rose up through their own individual efforts, without any government help in any manner.

These self made entrepreneurs have made great impact on the state and its economy. That is the reality that makes the vast difference between “governmentsponsored entrepreneurs” and self-made genuine entrepreneurs. Even in the case of skill development, so far, most of those who were benefited through government assistance, have not made much headway. Economic venture in today’s context is private entrepreneurship with the government playing the role of a catalyst in framing relevant and useful policies on taxes etc. Gone are the days of government subsidies and ‘development of entrepreneurship’. Most importantly, the first and foremost responsibility of the government is to provide efficient power supply and also an environment where extortionists and anti-social elements are not tolerated and seriously dealt with.

Unless the prevalent practice of corruption, nepotism and tribalism in the government and anti-social activities at the social levels are dealt with, there can be no genuine and free enterprise. The anti-dote for the above is when politicians who steal ( and who should be called thieves) and bureaucrats who tell white lie( and who can be called dishonest) and church which fears to speak out (and can be called compromisers) get back on track, nothing will ever work.

DailyDevotion Faith

Without faith it is impossible to please Him… —Hebrews 11:6 Faith in active opposition to common sense is mistaken enthusiasm and narrow-mindedness, and common sense in opposition to faith demonstrates a mistaken reliance on reason as the basis for truth. The life of faith brings the two of these into the proper relationship. Common sense and faith are as different from each other as the natural life is from the spiritual, and as impulsiveness is from inspiration. Nothing that Jesus Christ ever said is common sense, but is revelation sense, and is complete, whereas common sense falls short. Yet faith must be tested and tried before it becomes real in your life. “We know that all things work together for good…” (Romans 8:28) so that no matter what happens, the transforming power of God’s providence transforms perfect faith into reality. Faith always works in a personal way, because the purpose of God is to see that perfect faith is made real in His children.

For every detail of common sense in life, there is a truth God has revealed by which we can prove in our practical experience what we believe God to be. Faith is a tremendously active principle that always puts Jesus Christ first. The life of faith says, “Lord, You have said it, it appears to be irrational, but I’m going to step out boldly, trusting in Your Word” (for example, see Matthew 6:33). Turning intellectual faith into our personal possession is always a fight, not just sometimes. God brings us into particular circumstances to educate our faith, because the nature of faith is to make the object of our faith very real to us. Until we know Jesus, God is merely a concept, and we can’t have faith in Him. But once we hear Jesus say, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9) we immediately have something that is real, and our faith is limitless. Faith is the entire person in the right relationship with God through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Quotes

Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul. ~ John Dryden

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Is Modi serious about black money?

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he Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will celebrate November 8, as the anti-black money day. On November 8, last year, the Narendra Modi government had demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. This was seen as an attack on the huge amount of black money in the Indian financial system.

In the end, it turned out to be a legal money laundering scheme and nothing else.

After demonetisation, the Prime Minister Modi has continued to maintain a stance against black money in almost all his public posturing. All this posturing reminds me of a line from the Salman Khan starrer Wanted: “Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di, phir main apne aap ki bhi nahi suntan (Once I have committed to something, then I don’t even listen to myself).

Nevertheless, how serious is the Modi government and the prime minis-

ter himself about tackling the black money menace?

Recently, the prime minister was in Gujarat and in a bid to reach out to the traders who have conventionally supported the BJP in the state, over the few decades, he said: “In the last few months, 27 lakh additional people have registered themselves for this indirect tax [I.E. THE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX]...No businessmen wants to indulge in tax evasion. But tax rules, system, tax officials and even politicians are forcing them to do it...I know, that those who are joining have fear that their past records will be checked. I assure you that no tax officials will be allowed to open past records of those who want to come in the mainstream.”

What is the prime minister saying here: A bunch of people have been afraid of coming on to the Goods and Services Tax system because the declarations they make now and in the months to come, will give the government a good idea about the kind of money

they were making in the past. The government also has the details on the kind of tax they have paid in the past [IF AT ALL ANY].

Hence, it is clearly in a position to estimate the total amount of taxes that were not paid in the past.

The prime minister was simply trying to Vivek assure the people of the state of Gujarat that the past records will not be checked and they won’t get tax demands from the government. This assurance raises a number of questions: a) Does the law of the land change, simply because there is an assembly election in the state? b) Is the commitment to eliminating the black money menace limited to only those states and only those times, when there are no assembly elections happening? c) Also, does this mean that tax officials are supposed to turn a blind eye to the past shenanigans of people who should have paid tax, and haven’t, be-

cause the prime minister has made an assurance during the course of an election speech?

I have always maintained in my writing that Prime Minister Modi and the BJP aren’t serious about eliminating the menace of black money. And this is one of the things they Kaul like to talk about to build a narrative around the point of the government being serious about eliminating corruption and black money. The voters like to hear such things and the politicians are giving it to them.

Let me explain this point in a little more detail. You and I have been getting emails and smses almost every day asking us to link our Aadhaar card to our bank accounts.

We have also been getting smses asking us to link our Aadhaar card to our mobile numbers. It is almost impossible to carry out any transaction with the government without an Aadhaar card.

At the same time, no

identification is needed to donate money to a political party. Why is that the case?

Why can’t the Aadhaar card be linked to every donation made to a political party as well. What is stopping the government from doing that? Almost everyone has an Aadhar card now.

If the idea is to eliminate black money, why aren’t donations to political parties linked to Aadhar.

In fact, to take this argument even further, why are political parties allowed to collect donations in cash, in this day and age. If the idea is to encourage digital transactions, why can’t PM Modi and the BJP, set an example on this front and ensure that the BJP takes only digital donations.

A lot of the donation to the political parties at the state level comes from the builders and the real estate companies. Because these donations are made in cash, builders need to carry out a part of their real estate transactions in cash as well. (This is not to say that all the cash that they

collect is handed over to politicians unless of course the builder is a politician himself).

To conclude, there is enough evidence to suggest that PM Modi and the BJP are not serious about tackling the black money menace. If they were they would first start with genuinely reforming political donations. And this leads me to believe that tackling the black money menace, like many other things, is just another talking point for PM Modi and the BJP. (This was just a glimpse. If you want to know how big the black money problem is in India and how we can tackle it, there is a long chapter in my book India’s Big Government. The good news is that the book is available at a huge discount on Amazon till Friday, 27th October. The Kindle version is going at Rs 199, against a maximum retail price of Rs 749, and the paperback is going at Rs 499, against a maximum retail price of Rs 999).

Post-mortem

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Students’ Manifesto: Make Your Own History

t is said that we make our own history; that history is made. This adage seems appropriate if we are to think of the future path our society ought to take. But before I go any further, I would like to clarify what I mean by the term ‘youth.’ By “youths,” I am here referring to those below the age of 30, for anyone above this age is already a mature person (certainly our society’s copious students’ organizations and federations are filled with old, immature, parochial individuals who are way past the glorious days of their youth and are more or less the minions of presentday politicians and political parties).

Dear students, History must be made; it must be made anew every generation. Your generation cannot dwell in the past of the old generation. You must make your own history. The history of the past, no doubt, ought to be appreciated, but it should not be at the cost of holding your generation back, for the society has changed so much and so has the societal—social, cultural, economic, and political—realities in which you live. The old norms, values, beliefs, and principles should no longer resonate with your generation for they are the residuals of a past primitive society that is no longer in sync with realities of this highly globalized, highly advanced world. Your generation needs to move away from our society’s tendencies to blindly submit to our past history and willfully dance to the tunes of our tribal and political masters without questioning and raising our voices even when we know that they are wrong. Such propensities, implicitly, will hold you prisoner to the past, thus hindering you from making your own history.

Sure, the existing societal conditions have much influence on our behaviour— whether we are good or bad, deceitful or honest, courageous or cowardly, etc. This is why we can surely appreciate the fact that people in Nagaland are not naturally inclined to be corrupt, immoral, deceitful, resentful, wicked, tribal, etc.; rather the prevailing societal environment makes us behave in such manners. The existing circumstances in our society are such that it turns good people bad. Indeed, most people in our society are good; it is the society in which we live that compels us to do things which we would not otherwise do. However, it is

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Long queue in front of liquor outlet: A serious concern

lcoholism is one of the reasons for continued poverty despite decades of developmental efforts. It is an unmitigated evil and the root cause of many other social evils. The long queues in front of liquor outlet in the different parts of country are indeed a serious concern.

The tacit support extended by the political fraternity and, by extension, the government machinery is equally worrisome. The States are systematically destroying families for monetary gains. It is ironical that on the one hand, the States manufacture and vend alcohol and, on the other, offer health insurance cover.

Filling the coffers, not employment generation, seems to be the driving force behind the government’s policy.

Governments cite revenue loss as a major impediment to total prohibition.

And they argue that they run the business to generate revenue for welfare measures. Liquor brings in crores of rupees to the treasury. Excise on retail liquor adds to the State’s coffers. Issuing of licences for bars fills up the personal coffers of local administrators. Besides, intermittent appeasements are doled out to officials in various departments by retailers and bars to keep the business running. Governments justify their patronage to the alcohol industry by saying it generates revenue and provides employment opportunities.

Drinking changes the behavioural pattern of the working classes and brings down the quality of production.

It also ruins their families and comes in the way of educating their children.

The quality of population is important in human resource development. It is painful to see that smoking, along with drinking, has caught the fancy of teenagers. If this menace becomes a national hobby, it will halt the human resource development. The burden of

drinking menace is borne by the women belonging to the poor sections. They are forced to render hard labour to compensate for the non-availability of men’s income. Most often, their hardearned money, too, is snatched away by their men folk for liquor.

The States are responsible for the welfare of society, and no welfare measure can be complete without addressing the problem of alcoholism.

If the governments really have the requisite political will, prohibition can be implemented and alternative sources of revenue worked out. Governments must realise that they are abdicating their moral responsibility for filling their coffers. Governments should ban the production of alcohol if they consider the elimination of poverty and bankruptcy an act of patriotism.

As a first step, the governments should reduce the working hours of retail liquor outlets and announce dry days before and after any religious festival so that people can spend more on their families.

But the key question that needs to be answered is –will prohibition reduce alcohol consumption? Despite the best efforts of Governments, prohibition –related offences-particularly illicit distillation, bootlegging, arrack and hooch tragedies- are bound to occur, and this is where public commitment, participation and vigilance are called for. For example, Bihar, Nagaland and other states that are dry-states. A law will not weed out the problem; nor will the declaration of dry days. A better way to address the address the problem would be through a combination of laws and government initiated programmes, awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programmes and so on.

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Finance Officer, Nagaland University, Lumami

not enough to simply accept people bad? that the societal environment Remember, you must affects our behaviour and construct your own future, leave it at that and do nothing; your own history. Nobody, that there is nothing we can especially the leaders of and do about it. Instead, you must from the past generation, can change society’s conditions so and will give you better future, that a good person remains for they do not understand good, and a bad person will your innate aspirations and begin to do good deeds. By dreams. The aspirations of having the knowledge about your generation and their genthe conditions of one’s soci- eration are miles apart. Only ety and how they affect us, it you can guarantee your own must instead make you see future. This is why your family the problems and find ways and elders continue to compel to correct those problems. The you to seek government jobs, question you must ask is: if seek backdoor appointments. the societal conditions make Most of the older generaus tribalistic, corrupt, selfish, tions, including teachers, can deceitful, must we not change never understand if you tell the conditions so that people them you want to be an IT are longer tribalistic, selfish, engineers, chefs, sportsmen/ etc.?; viz. how do you change women, artists, etc. Instead, the existing societal environ- they’ll think you’ve probably ment so that it turns bad gone mad. people good and where good Yes, in our society, govpeople will remain good? ernment jobs are highly valued If you have been observ- not because it is something ing our society astutely, you prestigious, but because there would have realized that the are no other alternatives. No environment of any given wonder, the societal condisociety also depends on its tions induce our society to leaders. In any society, ours value government jobs. Nevincluded, the leaders through ertheless, it is not enough to their activities create societal simply accept the way things conditions that either make are and leave it at that by people good and industrious, justifying, “This is Nagaland, or bad and inactive. They what can we do about it. As can also create a condition long as we live here, we must in which good people find it go along with the way things exceedingly difficult to remain are. There is no point changgood. Does it remind you of ing the existing system.” This any society? Now the point has been the attitude of most here is how to change the pres- people in Nagaland and this ent leaders who have created has been the mantra behind such an environment where the older generations. Don’t honest and good people turn let this be the slogan for your deceitful and bad; where it generation. Rather, it is up pays to be wicked and selfish; to your generation to change and where it is tremendously the societal conditions so that difficult to do good, be good, our society will encourage and remain good. If our lead- forms of occupations other ers and elders have created than government jobs. Why such an environment, then should you follow the ways must you not correct the way of the past generation? Just leaders are elected so that because they have created some of the main causes of such a toxic society, why the problem are rectified? Or should you mimic them and must you simply accept and make our tiny, insignificant play along with the established society viler? If your generaSir, ways of doing things? tion blindly follows the ways In the initial stage of the ongoing talk between the GoI and the NSCN There is no point lis- of the older generations, they (I-M), there were only three groups- NNC, NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K). Now tening to present leaders of will very easily manipulate the number of groups is increased to eight groups. We wanted all of them to our society for they have got you as they have done many have a conglomerated Democratic Government and they also attempted to do serpent’s tongue, where sweet times, best recent example out it but it was a failure. words flow like water to deof many is the ACUAT rally Even if they could not get united to form a Government, if the ongoing ceive you. In the end, you end few months ago (the reasons talk is based on the Naga National principle, it is on behalf of all of the Nagas up selling your dignity and self-respect. Change the exist- of which I need not divulge whether National workers or the general public, that is all are inclusive and no ing political leaders (including for any person with a speck one is exclusive, so all Nagas have to support it to be successful. But genuineness the leaders of the various or- of common sense know how is buried and hatred is allowed to prevail. So the ongoing political talk has not ganizations and federations), ordinary citizens, especially been given weightage and many people were skeptic that the talk will arrive at who lure and manipulate you the students, were fooled and a settlement. After seeing the progressive development of the talk, the people by asserting what you want to manipulated by the infantile pressed hard for inclusion of all national workers and the wise interlocutor is hear most, by promising better leaders for their immature sagaciously dealing with the situation that the aspiration of the people is being met and it is hoped that it will pave the way for bringing about a settlement future. If the existing norms, political gimmick).

(To be concluded) earlier than expected. values, principles, customs, All Nagas are one and to be counted as one and if there is anyone who Salikyu Sangtam, PhD, and ways of doing things are has sectarian or divisive attitude, he or she is not worthy to be called a national turning good people do bad Assistant Professor, Departworker.

Having too many sovereign groups has weakened the stand of the ment of Political Science, things, then must you not change the societal conditions St. Joseph University, Ikishe Nagas for sovereignty. Unity is the need of the day.

Village, Dimapur Rev L. Suohie Mhasi, (rev.suohie_mhasi@yahoo.com) so that it will not turn good 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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Cong to hold nationwide protests to mark note ban anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS): The Congress on Monday said it will observe November 8 as “Black Day” with country-wide protests against demonetisation with the theme “Bhugat Raha hai desh” (the country is suffering) and will not rest till “inherent flaws” in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) are resolved.

The party said the people of the country will never pardon the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go down in India’s history alongside Muhammad Bin Tughlak for the “gross misadventure” of demonetisation that wreaked havoc with India’s economy.

The party made the announcement after a meeting of its General Secretaries which was presided over

by Vice President Rahul Gandhi. In another meeting on GST, Rahul Gandhi,

Former Prime Manmohan Singh along with P. Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh and finance ministers of the Congress-ruled states examined the “mess created by the Modi government on account of inherent flaws in the design, architecture and rates of the GST”.

“The meeting decided that Congress leadership and Congress finance ministers will espouse the pain and suffering of MSMEs, shopkeepers, traders, housewives and common man, both inside and outside GST Council,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala. “Congress will not rest until a resolution of these issues is done by the BJP government to the satisfaction of business and services,” he added. Briefing reporters, Surjewala said demonstrations will be held in every

district and state capital on November 8, the day the Modi government decided last year to junk Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.

“Bhugat Raha hai desh” is the common theme of the Congress and other opposition parties.

Surjewala said demonetisation “was the biggest scam of the century” and that GST had “crushed businesses and wiped out jobs”. The party general secretaries will be present on November 8 in all the states. The party workers will hold rallies and protest march across all state and district headquarters in the morning and will also hold a candlelight march in the evening.

“A government drunk with power and blinded by arrogance has the audacity to celebrate the surgical strike on India’s economy,”

said Surjewala.

Surjwala asked: “Who is responsible for the death of nearly 150 ordinary citizens who died in bank lines? Who is responsible for the utter confusion and consequent losses caused by repeated change of demonetisation rules by RBI on 135 occasions? Who is responsible for loss of over 3.72 crore jobs on account of demonetization in MSME sector alone?

Who is responsible for loss of entire savings of crores of housewives done over a lifetime? “Who is responsible for crash of business of small shopkeepers and small and medium enterprises on account of the impact of demonetisation? Who is responsible for contraction of GDP from 9.2 per cent to 5.7 per cent resulting in a loss of over Rs 3 lakh crore?,” asked Surjewala.

Vig. Commissioner...

(From p-1) In this Health and Family Welfare topped the list with 15 cases, School Education and PWD (R&B) and Works & Housing with 10 cases each, RD 9, police department with 5 cases, Four cases in Transport, three each PHED, Tourism, Taxes, Power, two in Municipal Affairs. There were also one case each in DUDA, Youth Resource, Forest, horticulture, Fire &ES, Urban Development, Soil & Water Conservation, Disaster Management, Land Records and Survey, private firms, Nagaland Bamboo Development agency and Fisheries. Meyionen also in-

(From p-1) While priority on catering services would be given to local Entrepreneurs for income generation and as a means to enhance their business skills, uninterrupted power supply during the entire period of the Festival would be looked into with field staffs of Power Department posted on duty round

NSCN (K) accuses NIA of perpetrating terror

(From p-1) MIP recounted that use of “absolute terror during the first phase of repression from 1955-1975 by the India armed forces passed unnoticed in the absence of the international community or United Nation’s intervention due because of complete censorship of international press and media coverage and partly due to physical and topographical isolation of Nagaland and the Naga people from the rest of the world.”

MIP also alleged that “most cases of genocides, mass murder, mass execution, mass concentration camps, mass rape, tortures etc. still remained unreported and unverified.” “The destruction of wealth, properties and assets of the Nagas

and complete destruction of more than 800 Naga villages through arson by Indian Army still is etched deeply in the collective memories of the Naga people,” MIP said, adding “no eulogy is deemed fitting enough to portray the terror and inhumanity the Nagas suffered…”

It further said that no amount of compensation could ever recuperate the vilest crimes of insanity the Nagas had been forced to undergo just because Nagas wanted to remain a Naga.

“All these sufferings only reinforces our collective aspiration as a people and nation to further strive and sacrifice to reclaim our birthrights...,” MIP added. Despite waging undeclared war against the Nagas, MIP said the government of India and top army generals “candidly

acknowledged the military failure and harangued for political solution because they realized the futility of using sheer terrorism and violence, instead, opined for resolution of the conflict through political dialogue.”

It said “some top Indian commanders even went to the extent of honoring the bravery of the Naga Army and stated that Nagas never used terror or terrorist tactic against them regardless of the uninhibited use of terror

by Indian forces.”

However, as the world has been watching, MIP said “GoI can no longer replicate the past usage of decades of indiscriminate terrorism against the Nagas and therefore the GoI in order to justify the reintroduction of the usage of terrorism against the Nagas

had branded NSCN/GPRN as terrorist organization and has re-enforced AFSPA, Terrorist Act, POTA etc in the Naga country.” MIP said that the Naga army, even in the face of daily terrorism by the government forces, “had only been resisting in self defense and never had resorted to terror methods even in an instance against terror spewing Indian Armed Forces.”

It also said that the Naga army and NSCN had never ventured out beyond the India occupied Naga territory to attack Indian forces or had caused harm to any Indian citizen within and without or caused damage or destruction of vital installations or properties and assets

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belonging to Government of India nowhere within or outside. MIP said it had all along been fighting “selfdefensively solely against the India Armed Forces forceful militarization and invasion of Naga country and there had never been a single incident where non-combatant Indian citizen had been harmed by Naga Army.” On the contrary, MIP alleged that the “Indian Forces even in the recent years from 2015-17, several innocent school students and women have been killed and injured.

Many innocent civilian Naga men having no connection at all with NSCN have been killed, injured, arrested, tortured and imprisoned.”

formed that the total number of cases registered in both PE & RC was 41 and 35 cases were disposed while one person was terminated from service and an amount of Rs. 1,79,85,661 was recovered during investigation.

Dy. SP, Vikono Peseyie and B. Phongtan Phom read out the messages of the Governor P.B. Acharya and the Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang respectively. The programme was chaired by secretary, Vigilance Commission, Sehjang Doungel while the vote of thanks was proposed by SP, T. Holtoh Yeptho. The vigilance commissioner also administered the pledge to the participants.

Azo dares govt ...

(From p-1) He accused the government of resorting to delay tactics in court hearings which had led to casting aspersions on the judiciary system. YItachu however said the legal system should not be allowed to be mocked.

Taking on both the messages of governor and chief minister on the occasion of vigilance awareness week, wherein the two had stated that “Corruption has become a way of Life”, Yitachu said if the two heads of the state can make such a statement, citizens has the right to know what kind of action have they initiated to check corruption in the state.

He lamented that checking corruption has become one of the most lucrative business in a democratic world which failed to check corruption.

Yitahcu further cautioned that when peaceful protest does not bring any peaceful end, the state will be heading towards violence and chaos. He also hoped that the governor and speaker will not take wrong step and push the state to such a situation.

State NCP president Vanthungo Odyuo and former MLA Asu Keyho also spoke at the meeting.

Hornbill Festival likely to be privatized the clock. CMO also stated that the state government would be inviting all NorthEastern states to be part of this year’s Hornbill Festival, which it maintained was intended to be among the best so far. Apart from the much favoured cultural dances, wrestling, racing and eating competitions which have gained wide popularity since

its inception, this year’s International Rock Contest was likely to be the best one held so far with around 26 Rock Bands, including one each from Singapore and Bhutan, slated to perform.

Officers pledge to make Delhi corruption-free

YC Modi takes over as DG NIA

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS): Delhi government officials on Monday took a pledge here to make the state corruption-free and to not indulge in graft.

Launching the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia administered the pledge to Chief Secretary M.M. Kutty and other officers at the secretariat, an official statement said. “I believe that corruption has been one of the major obstacles to economic, political and social progress of our country.

there would be an emergency meeting to discuss on the preparation for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2017 on November 1, 2017 at 11am in the conference hall of the DC office Kohima.

In this regard, DC has DC Kohima informs requested all the officers of Deputy commissioner the concerned departments (DC) Kohima, Rajesh Soun- and other officials to attend dararajan, has informed that the meeting positively.

NEW DELHI, OCT 30 (AGENCIES): Yogesh Chander Modi, IPS (Assam-Meghalaya, 1984 batch), on Monday assumed charge as the Director General of National Investigation Agency.

He succeeded Sharad Kumar, IPS (1979 Batch of IPS, Haryana Cadre), on completion of his tenure.

Modi had joined the NIA on September 22, 2017 as Officer on Special Duty.

He also worked with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a period of around 10 years in two stints (2002-2010 and 2015-2017) where he handled Special Crime and Economic Offences besides AntiCorruption cases.

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The meeting on GST was attended by Manmohan Singh, Congress Vi c e - P r e s i d e n t R a h u l Gandhi, former Minister P. Chidambaram, Jairam Ramesh, finance ministers of Congress-ruled states, AICC general Secretaries and in-charges of states.

dealing with various issues of transgenders and a proposed legislation on this -- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016, is being reviewed by a parliamentary standing committee. “The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that till such time the detailed modalities on this account are finalised by the Ministry of Social Justice, a provision may be made in the system to capture the gender of transgender as ‘T’ instead of ‘T(M/F)’ as advised earlier,” according to the October 17 letter.

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New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI): Transgenders will now have the option of identifying themselves as the third gender with the Railway Board modifying reservation forms to provide the option ‘T’, besides ‘M’ (Male) and ‘F’ (Female).

The Railway Board in a letter to all zonal railways has said that ticket booking and cancellation forms will be modified from the current option of ‘Transgender (Male/Female)’ to just ‘T’.

According to the letter, the social justice and empowerment ministry is at present

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NEW DELHI, Oct 30 (IANS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said the GSTas implemented has a “faulty design” and that its “complication of compliances” has killed jobs and businesses.

At a meeting on GST at the AICC headquarters, Singh raised concerns over the faulty implemetation of GST. “While demonetisation was organised loot and legalised plunder, GST has ended up taking away livelihoods of ordinary people besides shutting down businesses,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala quoted Singh as saying.

Surjewala said Singh noted with concern “the fact that the faulty design (of GST), and architecture and complication of com-

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Also, the panel pitched for extending the quarterly filing of returns facility to all taxpayers.

Currently, businesses with turnover of up to Rs 1.5 crore are allowed to file returns and pay taxes every quarter.

It also suggested further simplification in return filing process, HSN Code and invoice matching.

The major recommendation of the GoM includes slashing tax rate to 1 percent for manufacturers and restaurants while easing norms for traders opting for it.

Manufacturers and restaurants with turnover of up to Rs 1 crore pay GST under the composition scheme at 2 percent and 5 percent, respectively.

The same for traders is 1 percent.

It also suggested doing away with the tax rate distinction between AC and non-AC restaurants, those which are not covered under the composition scheme, and tax them at 12 percent with input credit.

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However, businesses while uploading the invoice to the government in filing returns and paying taxes can separately show the GST component and the selling price of the product.

“We have suggested that when businesses issue invoice to consumers, the MRP should be inclusive of GST. The bifurcation in tax collection and sale price can be shown in the invoice while paying taxes to the government,” sources told PTI. In Guwahati on November 10, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and comprising his state counterparts, is likely to take up the recommendations of the GoM, which was set up earlier this month.

Over half a dozen MSMEs yesterday made a presentation before the GoM yesterday, sources added.

Among other things, the GoM also suggested lowering the fees for delayed filing of returns to Rs 50 a day from Rs 100.

of the shop Ayala Aier, in a brief address stated that Exquisite Home offers the possibility to customise its products on request.

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New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI): Maximum retail price of goods must include the GST component to effectively address consumer complaints that some retailers charge the new indirect tax on MRP of products, a high-level panel of state finance ministers has recommended.

The group of ministers, headed by Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has in its recommendation to the GST Council on easing compliance burden on small and medium enterprises suggested that the government make it amply clear in the present law that MRP is the maximum price of a product to be sold in retail and charging anything above this is an offence.

This rule, sources said, must be applicable to establishments like restaurants, eateries and malls that sell packaged goods such as bottled beverages which already carry an MRP, but at some places, a GST is charged over and above that MRP.

D I M A P U R , O CT 3 0 (NPN): Exquisite Home, a furniture boutique has been launched at Fellowship Colony, Opposite Hope Academy School here on Monday. The boutique was inaugurated with a short prayer by Rev. Kika Jamir, DABA, Dimapur, along with family members, friends and well wishers.

The store features a variety of high quality furniture of vintage as well as modern designs, which are all handmade by local artisans. The proprietress

Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI): The benchmark Sensex and the broader Nifty today jumped to new life highs of 33,295 and 10,369, respectively, with encouraging quarterly earnings sending out a positive signal among investors.

PSU, consumer durables, infrastructure and auto stocks remained in the lead. Positive Asian shares added to optimism.

Buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) lifted mood too, traders said. The 30-share Sensex climbed 138.11 points, or 0.41 per cent, to scale a new high of 33,295.33, breaching its previous intra-day

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China to block naming Azhar as global terrorist

JeM chief Masood Azhar be moved.

Minus China, all the countries of the 15-member Security Council are on board to ban Azhar, who heads the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit.

China is one of the five veto-holding members and its vote for and against the resolution is decisive.

“We have made our position clear many times...

Relevant resolutions of the Security Council have clear stipulations as to the mandate of 1267 committee and also clear stipulations when it comes to the listing of the terrorist organisations and individuals,” Hua said.

“We believe that the committee (UN) should follow the principles of objectivity, professionalism and fairness and reach a decision by consensus based on solid proof,” she said.

The listing of Azhar has become a sore point between China and India. In

September, China agreed to include Azhar’s outfit in the joint statement by BRICS members.

Asked if China was trying to defend Pakistan by vetoing application against Azhar, Hua said: “I can understand why you raised this question but I cannot side with what you just said.

“China always upholds the principles of fairness and objectivity and we judge this matter on its own merits.

You mentioned Pakistan.

Pakistan is also a victim of terrorism and we support Pakistan in countering terrorism in accordance with its own national conditions.”

Beijing has steadfastly shielded its “all-weather” ally Islamabad, which has been accused of harbouring terror outfits by India.

China has invested billions in the key infrastructure project of Belt and Road initiative in Pakistan which seeks to connect Asia with Europe through a network of roads, highways, ports and sea lanes.

Lightning storm blazes across Queensland skies

Spanish prosecution sues Catalan leaders for rebellion, sedition

Bride kills 13 inlaws to avenge forced marriage

Queensland, Oct 30 (AGENCIES): Severe storms have brought heavy rain and a spectacle of lightning to Australia’s Queensland, with lightning bolts ripping across the night skies for hours. There were over 176,000 lightning strikes overnight - with more expected on Monday.

Queensland’s bureau of Meteorology has warned of more “severe thunderstorms”, “damaging winds and large hailstones”. The storm damaged a number of houses and left thousands without power. The turbulent weather had photographers and storm chasers glued to the skies, with many capturing stunning shots of the lightning strikes.

“The sky was electric for hours, certainly more than usual storms,” Brisbane photographer Steph Doyle told the BBC. “It would erupt in bursts, lighting up the entire sky, then calming momentarily before continuing the electric display.” Local energy provider Energexx said more than 4,000 homes were left without power as a result of the storms.

M a d r i d, O c t 3 0 (IANS): Spain’s chief prosecutor on Monday called for charges, including rebellion, to be laid against Catalan leaders following the region’s declaration of independence.

José Manuel Maza said the charges should also include sedition and provocation by regional officials.

Maza said he would seek to charge a range of senior Catalan figures including deposed President Carles Puigdemont and his Cabinet after the regional Parliament voted to issue a unilateral declaration of independence last week, BBC reported.

In addition, Maza said a second lawsuit had been filed in the Supreme Court against Catalan Parliament Speaker Carme Forcadell and other chamber officials for allowing the independence declaration to be voted through by lawmakers on Friday.

The announcement came as civil servants in Catalonia returned to work under the Spanish govern-

Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS): A newly-wed woman, who allegedly poisoned milk in a bid to kill her husband, caused the death of 13 of her in-laws in Punjab province in Pakistan after they drank the milk when it mixed in ‘lassi’, it was reported on Monday.

The incident in Daulat Pur in Muzaffargarh area had been shrouded in mystery when it was reported two days ago that the family members had died after accidental intake of intoxicated beverage, the Nation reported. However, police said the woman, identified as Aasia, had confessed to poisoning milk.

Aasia was reportedly forced into the marriage and had only poisoned the glass of milk meant for her husband Amjad but somehow he did not drink it.

The milk was later used to make lassi, which affected 28 people, 13 of whom died because of severe intoxication while 14 are still battling life in a hospital.

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FELICITATES

With immense pride and joy, the Y. Zhimo Colony Council extends its heartiest congratulations to Miss. Zhimoholi S. Zhimomi, D/o Sukhai Zhimomi and Mrs. Azungla Yaden of Y. Zhimo Colony for being crowned the 2nd Runners up of Miss. Dimapur : 2017.

This Council wishes all the best in her future endeavour.

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LIRISE BAPTIST CHURCH P.O LONGKHIM, TUENSANG : NAGALAND

The Lirise Baptist Church Platinum Jubilee Celebration (1922–2017) will be held from 3rd–5th November 2017.

The theme of the jubilee is 'the church in the immoveable rock'. The main speakers are :1. Rev Lima, E.S U.S.B.L.A 2. Rev I. Apila, E.S T.N.B.A 3. Rev Tsangkhuchu, Secy. U.S.B.L.A 4. Rev Y. Imtiba Pastor S.B.C Kohima 5. Mr. M. Sangyu Church ad Mission Secy., U.S.B.L.A The other invited public leaders are Shri. Imtilemba the honourable Minister R&P MARCOFED, A.D.C Longkhim, Shri. R.S Sangtam Dimapur and president E.N.S.F. We request all our Christian believers to uphold in your prayer for lucrative commemoration of Lirise Platinum Jubilee. All in laws of Lirise Village and well wishers are also cordially invited.

May God bless you all abundantly.

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mont was eligible to run in the December vote but it also suggested he could be arrested and charged with rebellion, a crime that could carry a 30-year jail term.

Puigdemont posted a photograph on social media on Monday that had been taken from inside Parliament’s building with the caption, “Good morning” and a smiley face.

The photo had been clearly taken on a previous day and there was no sign that had entered the building on Monday.

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The Local organising committee Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association (KGSA),Vihokhu express our immense acknowledgement to all the individuals and concerned for their contribution in constructing the Rostrum and reserve stalls at Vihokhu Local Ground, Vihokhu Village.

We would like to specially thank : 1. E.E. Pangteang, Minister RD - 50000/2. Tokuho Suhoi Neho President DDGBF - 50000/3. Z. Howoto Wotsa, Ikishe Village - 30000 4. T. Khekaho Aye, Senor Ac. Officer FCI - 10000/5. Naiba Konyak, Advisor State Lottery & NBDA - 30000 6. Dr. Maj. Mughavi Yeptho - 25000 7. Kiyehoto Yeptho Jordan Construction - 25000 8. N. Vihokhu Swu, Padumpukhuri - 25000 9. Jackson Patton - 20000 10. Q. Tuccu Member Collective Leadership NSCN/GPRN - 20000 11. Er. Hutoi Aye Thilixu - 20000 12. K.I. Yanger, IAS - 20000 13. Vika Achumi, Padumpukhuri - 10000 14. Dr. Kheshito Zhimomi, Proprietor Dimapur Hospital - 10000 15. Er. Khetovi Assumi, Rtd Chief Er. - 10000 16. Er. Akheto Shohe - 10000 17. Er. O. Thokphem Phom - 1000 18. Er. Imsenkaba - 10000 19. Hokato Vusshe, Kilonser (GPRN/NSCN) - 10000 20. Vikuto Rochill, President KGKK - 10000 21. Yithachu, MLA - 10000 22. Maj. Hokivi, GPRN/NSCN - 10000 23. Kazheto Kini First Class Contractor - 10000 24. Temsu Longkumer, DHO Dimapur - 10000 25. Er. Ghukhuyi Zhimo, Diphupar B - 10000 26. Atha Konyak, Anghjong Dmr - 5000 27. Zuvuto Wotsa, GM (NIDC) - 5000 28. Chimok Avengh, BDO - 5000 29. Vekhosa Chakhesang, 4th NAP Comdt - 5000 30. Hevukhu Yepthomi, Chekiye Village - 5000 31. Yemehi Zhimo, Thilixu - 5000 32. Tekrube Village Council - 5000 33. Kikheshe Aye, Unity Village - 4000 34. Bumo Phom - 2000 35. Jehovi - 1000 The Rostrum and Reserve Stalls were inagurated by Mr. Phukato Sumi Ato Kukau, Vihokhu Village in the presence of GBs and Village Elders on 20th Oct. 2017.

Vitoshe Zhimo Secretary Local Organising Committee

K. Vehoto Chishi Convenor Local Organising Committee

Dr. Benjongliba Aier, Parliamentary Secretary for CAWD & TAXES, Nagaland Kohima along with government officials visited Longchem to Naganijan Road on 28-10-2017 and had a consultative Meeting along with 7(seven) village councils regarding the deplorable road condition of Japukong Range. The village councils comprising of Lakhuni, Changdang, Nokpu, Longchem, Aonokpu, Lirmen and Saring yim had appraised their grievances which the general public and the inhabitants of the entire region have been facing in their daily life survival where their only means of communication and transportation has been cut off several times by landslides and flash floods due to incessant rain. The members and the representatives on the meeting had resolved for immediate repair of the particular road and construction of temporary bridges and have also firmly decided to work together in all the developmental activities as well as in every prospects for the upliftment of the society and for the entire region in particular.

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Place : Hotel ORIENT Time : 3:00 PM Saturday Invocation Welcoming Keynote Address Exhortation NSCB Ltd. a Brief Profile Brief Sharing Thanks Giving

PROGRAMME ORDER

Chairperson : Shri. A Chamlak ABM HOC Branch. : Shri. Tokato Yeptho P.A to E.S. WSBAK : Shri. Temsunungsang Lkr ABM Chumu Branch : Shri. A.K Deb GM Accts/MIS/BO NSCB Ltd. : Smti. Sara S Jamir, Addl. D.C Dimapur : Shri. Joshua Swu, BM Dimapur Main Branch : If any : Shri. I. Nungsang, Chief Manager, NSA Branch Dinner Follows

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# Special Guest Smti. Sara S Jamir, ADC Dimapur exhorted and complimented the bank for it service to the people of Nagaland for 50 years. # She Extended her appreciation to the bank for extending loan facilities specially to farmers and SHGs. She also highlighted the importance of Internet banking facilities.

Branch Manger Shri. Joshua Swu shared important parameters of NSCB Ltd. _Total Deposits of the bank ending 30.09.2017 = ` 643 Crores _Total Loans & Advances ending 30.09.2017 = ` 322 Crores As on 30 Sept 2017, the bank has extended loan to 2148 SHGs amounting to Rs. 23 Crores.

The Dinner cum Business meet with Customers was organised by 4(four) branches of NSCB Dimapur District at Hotel Orient on 28/10/2017 in commemoration of its Golden Jubilee slated to be celebrated on 10th November where Chief Minister as the Chief Guest.

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ment’s control following a week of political upheaval.

Madrid suspended the region’s autonomy and imposed direct rule after the Catalan Parliament unilaterally declared independence on Friday in Barcelona.

Invoking a never-before-used provision of the Spanish Constitution, the Spanish government sacked Catalan leader Puigdemont.

It also dissolved Parliament and called new elections for December 21.

Madrid said Puigde-

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CENTRE FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING (CCRT) MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SCHEME FOR THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG ARTISTES IN DIFFERENT CULTURAL FIELDS Online applications are invited by CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India for the award of scholarships from young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts.

Please note Applications are invited for two consecutive years i.e 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 with effect from 1 st November, 2017. There are 400 scholarships available for each year.

One can apply for both the years separately, if eligible. Details of the schemes, Instructions for applicants, eligibility conditions/criteria and Application Module are available on the following website of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and CCRT. www.indiaculture.nic.in www.ccrtindia.gov.in th 30 November, 2017 is the last date for submission of applications.

Sacked Catalan President Carles Puigdemont.

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Beijing, Oct 30 (IANS): China is set to block a resolution at the UN this week to declare Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar an international terrorist, frustrating India and the US who want the chief plotter of a deadly attack on Indian military bases punished.

After Beijing blocked and put a technical hold on India’s application that lapsed last year, the US in January had put a fresh proposal - backed by France and the UK - to ban Azhar.

Beijing again put a technical hold on the proposal till August, only to extend it further for three months. The technical hold expires on Thursday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the 1267 Committee of the UN Security Council was still in disagreement to approve the application.

“As for the listing application by the relevant country, there are disagreements. China put the technical hold to allow more time to deliberate on this matter,” Hua said.

“To our regret, the committee so far has yet to reach consensus,” she added. China’s ‘no’ to the US proposal means that a new resolution will have to

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One Direction are making chart history even on hiatus Lords of Rock from Nagaland performing as a guest band during Delhi Nagas’ Meet 2017, on October 28 at New Delhi.

Fans of ‘The Walking Dead’ left stunned by shock twist

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hey might be on a break, but One Direction are still making a whole lot of history in the US Billboard charts.

The band have just joined the Beatles as the only groups with three members to achieve a solo number one in the US. It comes after Niall Horan topped the charts with his debut, Flicker, which sold 152,000 copies last week (128,000 traditional sales, plus streams).

He follows Harry Styles and Zayn Malik to number one, equalling The Beatles’ record, which has stood since 1971.

Band mates Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne have yet to release their solo albums, meaning One Direction could eventually

overtake the Fab Four.

Payne, in particular, looks to be guaranteed a number one.

His debut single Strip That Down, which was written by Ed Sheeran, is the biggest-selling single by a former One Direction member to date, shifting more than 5 million copies worldwide. As a group, The Beatles scored 19 number ones in the US, and went on to have multiple solo chart-toppers.

Paul McCartney was first with his debut solo album, McCartney, which was released a month before the Beatles’ swansong, Let It Be, in 1970.

He has the most successful post-Beatles career, with six US number ones in total (including albums

made with Wings). John Lennon had three and George Harrison had two.

Ringo Starr is the only member not to hit the top, coming closest in 1973, when his self-titled album reached number two.

In the UK, The Beatles still hold the record for most post-spilt number ones; as Horan’s album was denied the top spot by a re-release of George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice last week.

One Direction are officially on hiatus while the members pursue solo careers. Zayn Malik left the band permanently in March 2015 and later criticised their output as “generic”, saying: “That’s not music that I would listen to.”

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ans of The Walking Dead were left shocked after last night’s episode saw the reappearance of a character who hadn’t been seen since the end of Season One. In the episode, the second of Season Eight, Rick and Daryl invaded an outpost held by The Saviours, the murderous group of outlaws led by Negan.

But it all concluded in dramatic fashion when Rick was held at gunpoint

by Morales, a character who was last seen at the end of Season One with his family.

After confirming his identity, Morales immediately informed Rick that he had joined Negan’s murderous ranks. “ T h a t wa s a l o n g time ago. It’s over, Rick. I called the Saviours back, and they’re coming”, he dramatically tells Rick as

the episode drew to a close.

It wasn’t long before fans reacted to the truck-sized cliffhanger with a mixture of shock and disbelief. “RT if you thought you’d never see Morales again!”, read one post from an official Walking Dead fan page.

“This Morales thing is huge… next week is going to be one of the most interesting episodes in a long time”, another user said.

Meanwhile, it was recently confirmed that The Walking Dead will soon cross over with Fear The Walking Dead, the prequel show which launched in 2015. “There is one character that is going to go from one show, that I will not name, to another show, that I will not name,” Kirkman said at New York ComicCon. “This is a huge event in the world of The Walking Dead.”

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agazines that feature famous older mums who give birth without referring to fertility treatment can create “highly damaging” misconceptions.

Research by the New York University School of Medicine looked at 416 issues of Cosmopolitan, People Magazine and US Weekly from 2010 to 2014.

Only two out of 240 celebrities mentioned in the publications were said to have had fertility treatment.

The study said “popular media downplays the impact of age on fertility”.

Of the 240 famous women featured in the magazines, the majority (56%) were of advanced maternal age - 35 and over.

Seven women over the age of 44 were reported as

being pregnant or having had babies with no mention of fertility issues.

The study also concluded that popular media “glamorises pregnancy at advanced ages”.

Some of the reporting can be assigned to the fact

that many celebrities who get pregnant in their later reproductive years choose not to disclose if they have had fertility treatment or not.

But there are stars who have opened up about their struggles, including A-list

actress Nicole Kidman.

She has two grown-up adopted children with her ex-husband Tom Cruise, and two younger children with current husband Keith Urban - their youngest daughter was born using a surrogate mother.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TuesDAY, October 31, 2017

Linkin Park’s moving memorial show at the Hollywood Bowl

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he emotions were overwhelming in a fitting farewell to muchloved performer, says our man on the scene.

The memorials start even before you get to the Hollywood Bowl. On the freeway off-ramp, there are kids going car to car in the crawling traffic selling somber black T-shirts bearing the legend: ‘Chester Bennington 1976-2017’.

Those dates, just 41 years apart, serve as a reminder of just how dangerous we are to ourselves.

Chester took his own life, as so many others do. In Britain, suicide remains the single biggest killer of men under 45.

Chester touched a lot of lives in his too-few years.

Climbing the hill towards the entrance to the Bowl, the longest queue is not to get inside but to get to the memorial wall erected near the gates, where fans are signing their names and leaving messages about the impact the Linkin Park singer had on their lives.

It is difficult to get a handle on the tenor of the night. At times the fans are exuberant, sharing happy memories or marvelling at the long journeys people

have made to be here. Other times emotions run high.

The opening act DJ Z-Trip chokes on tears as he introduces his final tune ‘Walking Dead’, a song that he and Chester collaborated on. It is the first time in the evening Chester’s voice echoes around the Bowl, but not the last.

When Linkin Park appear, greeted by the roar of the capacity 17,500-strong crowd and watched by many more on computer screens and phones around the world, they are fittingly melancholy. With Mike Shinoda centre stage and playing piano, they open with a medley of ‘Robot Boy’, ‘The

Messenger’ and ‘Iridescent’ which segues into ‘Roads Untraveled’, culminating in the poignant final line: “If you need a friend, there’s a seat here alongside me.”

After that, before anyone has spoken, the stage lights go dark and on the screens we see old footage of Chester backstage doing vocal warm-ups and a mean Freddie Mercury impression. It’s the first of many sweet, funny candid moments we’re shown on video throughout the night, letting us remember Chester at his happiest and most relaxed, a guy just mucking about with his mates.

(NME)

DIMAPUR KIKON EKHUNG CONGRATULATES

It is a great joy, the Dimapur Kikon Ekhung extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Epibeni Kikon, D/o Lt. Chandemo Kikon a bonafide member of this Ekhung being crowned Miss Dimapur and Style Icon 2017.

The Ekhung wishes her the best and that Almighty God bless her in her future career.

(Robin Kikon) Chairman, DKE

(Orenyimo Kikon) General Secretary, DKE

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NPF 14th Southern Angami-1 A/C exposure trip to Kaziranga from 27th to 29th Oct. 2017 led by Neiduto Rhutsu, President , Khrielezo Bio, G.S Central Youth Wing and Vira Lhousa, V.P Kohima Division and incharge 14th South Angami-1 A/C, sponsored by Pele Khezhie.

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Everton captain Phil Jagielka attempts an acrobatic bicycle kick during an EPL match against Leicester City.

reign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Everton at the King Power Stadium.

In his first game since being appointed Craig Shakespeare’s replacement

as Leicester manager, Puel sprang a surprise by selecting Riyad Mahrez to play in a central attacking role behind Jamie Vardy.

His opposite counter-

part was also taking charge of the club for the first occasion in a league fixture, and while David Unsworth had already had one game as caretaker manager of Everton - the 2-1 midweek Carabao Cup loss at Chelsea - he also raised one or two eyebrows with his starting line-up.

Aaron Lennon and Kevin Mirallas were surprisingly picked to play on the wings, with £45m summer signing Gylfi Sigurdsson dropping down to the bench while fellow expensive new recruits, Davy Klasson and Michael Keane, were omitted from the squad.

It was one of the home side’s recalled players who made the early impact though, man-of-the-match Demarai Gray’s brilliant, mazy run from inside his own half eventually allowing Mahrez to square for Vardy to smash home the game’s opener on 18 minutes.

Gray was heavily involved again 11 minutes later when his cross was slashed at by right-back John Joe Kenny, the youngster only succeeding in diverting the ball past Jordan Pickford in the Everton goal to make it 2-0.

The Toffees’ best opportunities in the first half came via the recalled wingers, the otherwise disappointing Mirallas fired narrowly wide from long range while in another attack, Lennon was sent clear of the Leicester defence and he centred for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to slot the ball into the net but under pressure from the sliding Wes Morgan, the young forward was unable to make contact with the ball and the chance was gone.

Soon after, the dangerous Lennon was clear of the defence again only to be hauled down by Christian Fuchs but the referee, incorrectly, waved play on.

Unsworth withdrew

Mirallas and, surprisingly, Lennon at the break and the change of shape did bring improvement to the side.

Despite enjoying more possession and forcing Leicester deeper into their own half, Everton never really looked like getting back into the game, as toothless as ever since selling Romelu Lukaku in the summer to Manchester United.

They had a couple of efforts which blazed over the crossbar but never seriously tested Kasper Schmeichel and where the side’s goals are going to come from in future games is a matter of debate.

Everton remain in the relegation zone in 18th place and they badly need a positive league result against Watford on home turf next Sunday before the league breaks for the World Cup play-offs.

For Puel and Leicester though, things are suddenly looking up.

Federer ACKNOWLEDGEMENT withdraws from Paris Masters

Dimapur, Oct 30 (NPN): Naga Students’ Union Bangalore (NSUB) annual sports meet was held on October 27 and 28 at Kristu Jyoti College’s ground, T.C Palya.

Tangkhul tribe emerged as the overall

champion of the meet.

About 600 participants from 14 tribes competed in different events like football, volleyball, basketball, tug of war, 100 and 200m race, relay race, push-ups and arm wrestling.

IN MEMORIAM OF LT. KATIMONGBA DIED ON 31.10.2016

Since the day you left us for eternal peace, not a day passes by without something or someone reminding us of you. Your death has left us bereft and this void can never be filled.

We miss you greatly.

Acknowledgement Lt. Thejaneizo Daniel Born: 18-10-2014 – Died: 26-10-2017 We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, villagers and especially thanks to KOHIMAS who stood beside us through physically,, financially, materially and in prayers at the sudden demise. Your good deeds may remain in our hearts, we pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Born on : 11/05/1975 – Died on : 22/10/2017

Futsal tournament on November 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

– Psalms 121:8

We the family members would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to all who stood beside us during the demise of our beloved mother Late Lelond (Leto) Achumi.

Our special gratitude to : 1. Er. Picto Shohe, Parliamentary Secretary 2. Vika Achumi, Rtd DIG 3. Teisovise Metha, Comdt NAPTC CMD 4. Aboli Metha, Principal PTS CMD 5. Dr. Ikheto Sema 6. Vitoshe Achumi, Thahekhu Block-5 7. Hovishe Achumi, 4th Mile 8. Loungpai Konyak 9. Sumi Baptist Church CMD 10. Shena Old Fellowship CMD 11. Sumi Water Supply Colony Fellowship CMD 12. Saptiqa Town Baptist Church 13. Shena Old Union Dimapur 14. Shena Old Union Kohima 15. Shena Old Baptist Church 16. Shena Old Village Council.

Loving husband, sons and relatives.

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March 27, 1998 – October 26, 2017 We, the family members of Lt. Shahpen P. Mukho, express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us morally, physically, materially, financially and through prayer during our moment of grief and at the sudden loss of our beloved son.

We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, but pray that our Almighty God bless you all richly.

Loving parents, family members and relatives.

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During our moment of great sadness at the demise of our beloved father Late R. TALIMEREN, we were dearly loved, comforted and encouraged by our loving friends, relatives, well wishers, communities, churches and organizations.

Your compassionate hearts, fervent prayer support, noble deeds and kind words soothed us beyond measure when we needed the most. We express our sincere gratitude to all of you who blessed us physically, financially, materially and spiritually.

May the grace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless you all abundantly always.

We the bereaved family of Lt. Temjenyanger Imsong convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every churches, organizations, friends, neighbours, individual and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially and materially at the untimely demise of our beloved on 25/10/2017.

Your prayer, support and contributions gave us lots of love, peace and comfort in the time of the darkest days of our life.

We request our inability to thank each and everyone personally, but it is our humble prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children & family members

Loving family members

Late R. TALIMEREN (Chuchuyimlang) 14th November 1931– 23rd October 2017

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Dimapur, Oct 30 (NPN): The PWD Colony Sporting Club will be organising a futsal (5 men soccer) tournament on November 2 at Landmark Children’s Park under the theme ‘Unity through sports.’ Moatoshi, Rtd. Additional Director, Land Resources will be the chief patron of the tournament.

Participating teams during the NSUB sports meet.

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Paris, Oct 30 (IANS): Roger Federer has decided to quit next week’s Rolex Paris Masters due to back injury, the organiser has announced. “Roger Federer has withdrawn with back injury,” the Paris Masters organiser wrote on Twitter on Sunday, moments after the Swiss lifted his eighth trophy at the Swiss Indoors Basel after beating Juan Martin del Potro in full sets. “I am very sorry to have to pull out of the Rolex Paris Masters but my body needs a rest after Basel. I’ve played a lot of tennis this year and need to make sure I look after my physical well being if I want to continue to compete at the highest level for years to come,” said Federer.

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L o n d o n, O c t 3 0 (Agencies): Leicester City have climbed to 11th place in the Premier League table after they marked the first game of Claude Puel’s

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Supporters and photographers flock onto the circuit to greet Hamilton and congratulate the 32-year-old on his fourth world title.

MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Agencies): Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth drivers’ world championship in unexpected but dramatic fashion on Sunday when, after a first lap collision with title rival Sebastian Vettel, he finished ninth in the Mexican Grand Prix.

The 32-year-old Briton, who would have needed to finish in the top five to be sure of the title if Vettel had won the race,

battled from last position in his Mercedes after suffering a puncture that needed an opening lap pit-stop as Dutchman Max Verstappen won the race for Red Bull.

Vettel, already a fourtime champion, came home fourth for Ferrari after driving through the field from 19th following his part in the early crash with Hamilton. He also pitted for a new front wing.

Hamilton’s title tri-

umph made him the first Briton to be a four-time champion, elevating him clear of Jackie Stewart, and alongside Vettel and Frenchman Alain Prost.

Only German Michael Schumacher with seven titles and Argentine Juan-Manuel Fangio on five have claimed more championships than the Englishman.

“I don’t know what happened at turn three, I gave him plenty of room,”

SSP inter house cross country competition held

Gp Capt Sanjay Gaekwad giving away the trophy.

Dimapur, Oct 30 (NPN): Sainik School Punglwa inter house cross country competition was conducted on October 28. Gp Capt Sanjay Gaekwad, principal flagged off the race.

T h e c a d e t s we r e grouped into three categories namely Novices, ‘A’ and ‘B’ comprising cadets from classes 6 & 7, classes 8 & 9 and senior cadets from classes 10 to 12 re-

spectively. A total of 511 cadets from the four holding houses and six mother houses participated in the event.

Cadet Raushan Kumar (Shilloi House), Cadet Tapan Kodak (Melak House) and Cadet Tamar Mara (Patkai House) bagged the gold medal in the three categories respectively. Cadet Tamar Mara completed the 7 KM run with a timing of

25:34 minutes and Cadet Tapan Kodak completed the 5 KM distance with a timing of 19:55 minutes thereby setting new school records. In addition, silver and bronze medals, certificates of excellence to the ten best runners in each category were awarded. In the closely contested event, Patkai house emerged as the inter house cross country champion.

said Hamilton.

“It doesn’t feel real man. It’s not the race you want when you’re 40 seconds down, but I never gave up.”

After five wins in the previous six races, it was a disappointing way for Hamilton -- who said he wanted to win the title in style -- to win the crown.

Verstappen won the race convincingly ahead of Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and his Finnish compatriot Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari.

“I’d like to say a big thanks to everybody in this Mercedes team,” said Hamilton. “What you’ve done the past couple of years is incredible. I’m so grateful.” Vettel finished fourth ahead of Frenchman Esteban Ocon of Force India, Williams’ Canadian rookie Lance Stroll on his 19th birthday, and local Mexican hero Sergio Perez in the second Force India.

Dane Kevin Magnussen finished eighth for Haas ahead of Hamilton and two-time champion Fernando Alonso, who battled hard to resist Hamilton before finishing 10th for McLaren.

No clue on Pogba return: Mourinho Manchester, Oct 30 (IANS): Manchester United chief coach Jose Mourinho on Monday said he is unsure when midfielder Paul Pogba will be available to be included in the side.

The French international has been out since September 12 when he picked up a hamstring injury against Basel in the Champions League fixture.

“I have no idea (about Paul’s recovery). I am not in control of his recovery process.

He’s not training with me.

He is on individual work and when a player is on individual work and not in my group, not even in certain conditions, (I cannot predict his return),” the Portugese said.

However, Mourinho said centre-back Marcos Rojo will be available to be picked up for the side after international break.

“Marcos is training with me, albeit with certain conditions, and because he is training with me, I can say I expect him to be back after the international break,” the 54-year-old said.

“I can predict that because he is training with me,” Mourinho added.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur tuesday, October 31, 2017

Virat Kohli claims back ICC top spot DUBAI, Oct 30 (Agencies): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Monday returned to the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen after logging career-high rating points, going past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar in the process.

Kohli has moved back to the top within 10 days of losing it to South Africa batsman AB de Villiers after the rankings were updated following India’s 2-1 home series win over against New Zealand. The 28-year-old Delhi batsman, who scored 263 runs in the series, has reached 889 points, which is the best ever by an India batsman.

“The previous highest points tally of 887 was managed by Sachin Tendulkar in 1998 and by Kohli earlier this year,” the ICC said in a statement.

India opener Rohit Sharma’s 174 runs in the series has seen him reach a career-high rating of 799 points, even though he remains in seventh position.

Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has risen one place to 11th in the latest rankings. The list for bowlers continues to be

Virat Kohli

led by Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali while India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reached a career-best third after finishing with six wickets in the series against New Zealand.

Other bowlers to move northwards include left-arm spinners Mitchell Santner of New Zealand (up two places to 14th) and Pakistan’s Imad Wasim (up 14 places to 27th). Adam Milne has also made significant movement, gaining 11 slots to reach 42nd position.

India’s 2-1 win over New Zealand was not enough for them to overtake South Africa, who hold the top ranking with 121 points, ahead of India by two points.

25th LMSSOC: DEF Tuensang beat Unique Bulls 4-1 Dimapur, Oct 30 (NPN): DEF Tuensang outclassed Unique Bulls FC 4-1 at the ongoing 25th Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship on Monday.

John scored the first two goals for DEF Tuensang in the 1st and 9th minute of the first half.

In the 34th minute of the second half, Chemong netted the goal for Unique Bulls FC but after 3 minutes, Aketo further increased the lead by scoring the 3rd goal for DEF Tuensang. Yimjong scored the 4th goal for DEF Tuensang.

In an exciting second match, Khulioh King FC defeated Sangzi FC by 2-0. Both the goals were scored by Tingnyek via penalty kicks. Johnny and Likokmong were awarded yellow cards for unsporting behavior.

Today’s matches 1st match- 12:00 noon Ngangpong FC Vs Lungdon FC 2nd match- 1:30 pm Scavenger Hunt FC Vs 40th Assam Rifles

DLSU Tokhu Emong football kicks off today

Muguruza, Stephens to contest Brisbane International Young footballers from outside the state to exhibit talents B R I S BA N E , O ct 3 0 (Agencies): Grand Slam champions Garbine Muguruza and Sloane Stephens have been confirmed to play the Brisbane International in January, organisers said Monday. Wimbledon winner and world No. 2 Muguruza and this year’s US Open champion Stephens will join defending champion Karolina Pliskova, ranked three in the world, in a strong women’s field.

World No.1 Rafael Nadal and third-ranked Andy Murray are the star drawcards in the men’s event as they prepare for the Australian Open. “Brisbane was the start of a successful season for me in 2017 and it was an easy decision to play again next year,” said Muguruza, who will make her third consecutive appearance in Brisbane.

After winning her second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, Muguruza rose to world No.1 in September and was named the 2017 WTA Player of the Year.

Stephens will play in Brisbane for the first time.

The tournament runs from December 31 to January 7 with the Australian Open starting in Melbourne on January 15.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 30 (NPN): The 23rd edition of late Nyamo Lotha and Daniel Lotha memorial football running trophy (Tokhu Emong football trophy) will witness a host of young footballers from outside the state when the tournament kicks off Tuesday at State Stadium, Dimapur.

The tournament is organized by Dimapur Lotha Students Union (DLSU) in memory of late Nyamo and Daniel Lotha.

Unlike previous edition, this year, management of teams and clubs have roped in more young footballers from various clubs in Bangalore, Kolkata, Shillong, Guwahati and from other districts.

In the opening match, defending champions Kyo n g C o l o n y Yo u t h Club (KCYC) will take on runners-up Lotha Colony Football Club (LCFC).

LCFC is taking part for the second time and is all determined to give tough fights. In its first outing, it went down fighting to KCYC in the final.

Players with the club management at the launching of team’s jersey on Monday. (NP)

Formed in 2016, the club in line, with its objective- to promote young talents and to introduce young footballers - has roped in young footballers in the age group of 14 to 24 years. The main aim of the club was to expose the Lotha youngsters who were playing for other clubs outside the state, said club secretary, Vanjamo Murry.

The club has also roped in 14-year old Zuben Yanthan from Guwahati State Sports Academy. He is the youngest player in

this year’s edition. The players were introduced at the launching of the jersey at Lotha Colony, Panchayat Hall on Monday. The jersey was launched with a prayer by associate pastor Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Langlongo Yanthan while players were introduced by LFCF co-ordinator Wontsuthung Humtsoe.

The vision and objective of the club was highlighted by the club secretary, Vanjamo Murry. The launching programme was also addressed by Lotha

Colony Council chairman, Renathung Ezung, Lotha Colony Mothers’ Union chairperson, Rensalo Ngullie and from Lotha Colony Youth Organization, W. James Humtsoe. Earlier, the programme chaired by LCFC president Achum Jamir began with an invocation by youth evangelist LBCD, Longshithung Patton. Vote of thanks was delivered by joint secretary LCFC Chonpeni Odyuo and the programme concluded with a benediction

by R. Zumomo Tsanglao.

Real suffer shock defeat to minnows Girona AFI suspends Nagaland, Manipur

G I R O N A , O ct 3 0 (Agencies): La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in their first ever league visit to Catalan side Girona on Sunday, conceding two goals in quick succession and falling eight points behind leaders Barcelona.

Spain midfielder Isco tapped in a rebounded shot from Cristiano Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 12th minute in Real Madrid’s first visit to Catalonia this season amid the worst political crisis in Spain’s 39 years of democracy.

The home side struck the woodwork twice before the break but rallied in the second half and Uruguay international Christian Stuani fired them level in the 54th minute.

Forward Portu then turned in the winning goal four minutes later to the delight of the 13,500 fans crammed into the Montilivi stadium.

Stuani came within inches of scoring again midway through the second half but a one-goal

Christian Portu wheels away in celebration after scoring a goal against Real Madrid.

advantage was enough to give Girona their third win in their first campaign in the top flight and inflict a second league defeat on Zinedine Zidane’s side.

Real are third in the standings on 20 points, four behind second-placed Valencia while unbeaten leaders Barca have 28.

Although Real Madrid have many supporters in Catalonia, they are viewed as the club that most representative of Spain and the arrival of the team bus at Montilivi was greeted with a smattering of boos and pro-Catalan independence flags.

The political heat in-

tensified two days before their visit when the region’s ruling party declared independence from Spain and the central government responded by dissolving the Catalan parliament.

Deposed president Carles Puigdemont is from Girona province but did not make an appearance,

despite reports he would be in the presidential box as he was for the game with Barcelona in September.

Despite the political undertones, the atmosphere was no more intimidating for Madrid than any other Liga ground and they were cheered on by hundreds of supporters who mixed with the home fans without any trouble.

Pablo Maffeo, the Manchester City loanee who gained fame for his man-marking job on Lionel Messi, provided the first flash point of the game when his searching cross from the right wing pinged off the far post.

The ball remained in play and Madrid surged up the other end where Ronaldo fired at Girona goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and Isco was ideally placed to tap in the rebound.

Girona’s fighting spirit could not be crushed, however, and they staged an incredible turnaround to record arguably the most significant win in their 87year history.

NEW DELHI, Oct 30 (PTI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) suspended Pondicherry, Manipur and Nagaland state athletics bodies for being non-active while Punjab Athletics Association (PAA) was also handed a three-month suspension for skipping the two-day Annual General Meeting of AFI. The AFI general body also unanimously passed a resolution, directing Maharashtra Athletics Association (MAA) to hold fresh elections within a month for remaining absent from the AGM, which was held on Saturday, and poor functioning of the federation affecting development of athletics in the state.

“There are no athletics activity in Pondicherry, Manipur and Nagaland and despite telling these state affiliates many times to start development and promotion of athletics, nothing has been done by them. Punjab is also suspended for remaining absent from the AGM and

there were lot of complaints from athletes and coaches the way North Zone meet was conducted in Tarantaran by the PAA on 14-15 October 2017,” the AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said in a statement.

“However, young athletes from districts will be allowed to participate in the National Inter-District Junior Athletics Meet, our flagship developmental program, to be held in Vizag from November 2426. We do not want kids to suffer due to inefficiency of the state unit. The general body felt strict action needs to be taken against such state units.

“Similarly, Maharashtra state body is also not functioning in a transparent manner according to the general house and members of the house called for fresh elections,” he added.

The model constitution focused on encouraging more transparency and efficiency in the functioning of state affiliates of

AFI was also approved at the AGM. It was also proposed and approved at the AGM that athletes skipping the national camps will not be allowed to participate in the AFI selection trials for international competitions. Among other major decisions taken by the general house at the AGM are approval of qualification guidelines for Commonwealth Games to be held in Gold Coast, Australia and Asian Games to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia next year.

The house also approved the 2018 annual calendar of AFI which is designed keeping in mind the CWG and Asian Games.

It was also approved at the AGM that AFI should hold National Championships of 400m and javelin throw events for both men and women to increase the pool of talent in these two disciplines.

The house also approved the qualifying standards for all the nationallevel meets.

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