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Truckers ‘voluntary’ strike on Oct 4

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Dimapur District Truck Drivers Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU) has appealed to all its members to “voluntarily” stop plying/driving on October 4 from 6 am to 6pm to show solidarity with the Coordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) on the fuel adulteration scam.

However, the appeal was not “mandatory and binding” and was purely voluntary, informed DDTDWTU president, H Kaiho Zhimo in a press statement.

Further, the union requested the public to bear with the inconvenience if any, and cooperate during the period.

It may be noted that CCoFA in its memorandum on September 23 demanded that the chief secretary to give assent for thorough inquiry

by CBI on the fuel adulteration scam within a period of 15 days.

DDTDWTU therefore, appealed state government to allow the CBI to investigate the matter.

DDTOA to observe ‘off road day’: As a mark of support and solidarity on the demand of Coordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCoFA) on fuel adulteration scam, the Dimapur District Truck Owners’ Association (DDTOA) will observe October 4 as “off road day” within Dimapur district.

In this regard, DDTOA president, Hokheto Kiba, in an advisory and “precautionary information” has requested truck owners to observed the “off road day”.

Further, DDTOA appreciated ACAUT for busting fuel adulteration racket which was the major subject of corruption for personal profit and also main route of uncountable damages to vehicles.

DDCF demands action in fuel adulteration case

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) demanded that the state government to immediately follow up action and hand over the fuel adulteration case to CBI as desired by the Coordination Committee on Fuel Adulteration (CCOFA).

Dimapur District Citizens Forum president, N Joseph Lemtur in a press statement, said that when such an important issue was highlighted by the nongovernmental organization, the government should feel ashamed and take up the matter with top priority.

It wanted that the petrol pump owners should also be held equally accountable as they had sublet/leased their outlets to be used for unlawful activities. Further, DDCF resolved to stand by the public resolution adopted on September 10, 2016 and fully supported CcoFA to enforce the bandh, if the case was not handed over to the CBI for greater transparency and justice.

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SBM a social movement: Rajnath

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Civic polls as per women reservation: CM

AP, Gujarat become first ODF states in urban areas

Rajnath Singh felicitating children who made contribution towards the ‘Cleanliness Drive’ at the ‘Swachhta Rally’. (PTI) NEW DELHI, OCT 2 (PTI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Swachh Bharat Mission has become a social movement in the country, asserting that it was for first time in Independent India that people were joining hands for a such a cause.

Singh, who today administrated cleanliness pledge to school students at a function in Connaught Place’s Central Park on the second anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission, said that by 2019, Centre will achieve a target of ‘Swachh and Swasth Bharat’ set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We have to admit the truth that in Independent India, we have never seen people become aware about any social cause before, but now people are becoming more aware about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

“Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has become a social movement

in India and is effectively running across the entire country.

It is not an ordinary awareness,” the Union Home Minister said.

He also appealed to school students to encourage their elders in keeping their surroundings clean.

“Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of achieving Swachh Bharat and Swasth Bharat by the end of 2019 and we will definitely succeed in this regard,” the Minister said.

The programme was organised by New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, Police Commissioner Alok Verma and other senior officers of NDMC were present.

Rajnath also congratulated officers and sanitation workers of the NDMC for achieving fourth rank in Swachh category.

N e w D e l h i , O ct 2 ( A g e nci e s ) : A n d h r a Pradesh and Gujarat have become the first States in the country with all cities and towns of these states declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) on October 2, marking two years of the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

All the 180 cities and towns in Gujarat were declared ODF in a programme held in Porbandar on Sunday in the presence of Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Naredra Singh Tomar and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is one of districts that have been declared ODF. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu declared all 110 cities and towns in the state as ODF at a programme in Tirupati.

Andhra Pradesh has been in the forefront of construction of toilets in urban areas with a Mission target of construction of 1,94,336 individual household toilets in urban areas. In addition to the central assistance of Rs.4,000 per toilet, the State Government has been extending assistance of an additional Rs.11,000 per toilet, giving a boost to the programme.

In total, 405 cities and

towns have so far been claimed to have become ODF along with 20,000 of the 82,000 urban wards in the country.

Another 334 cities and towns would become ODF by March next year, the Ministry of Urban Development claimed.

A Ministry spokesperson said that Maharashtra, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and other North-Eastern States are on course to declare all urban areas as ODF soon.

Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday that Porbandar becoming one of the districts declared ODF on the occasion of the 147th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is an ‘interim gift to Mahatma; Swachh Bharat as final gift in 2019’.

In an address in a programme held in Tirupati, Mr. Naidu urged the people to become ‘Swachhagrahis’ to make the country free from poor hygiene in the spirit of ‘Satyagrahis’ who won political freedom for the country under the leadership of Gandhiji.

He said that Rs.186 cr has been sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh for focusing on solid waste management in urban areas.

A Postal Stamp on Swachha Bharat was released on Sunday by Mr. Naidu and Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha in New Delhi.

Chief minister, T.R. Zeliang with NMA & JACWR members on Sunday.

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Brushing aside stiff opposition from various Naga tribal bodies, chief minister, T.R. Zeliang stood firm on the decision of the state cabinet to hold the municipal bodies/town council elections with 33% women reservation.

Zeliang assured this to the members of Naga Mother Association (NMA) and Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation (JACWR), when they called him at his official residential office on Sunday, said CMO media cell in a press statement.

He told the women group that the state government was firm on its decision and will go ahead as per the cabinet

resolution.

He further informed them that the election might be slightly delayed by a month or two, since election department has to complete certain election modalities.

Chief minister also informed that as per the government plan, election was scheduled to be held in November but due various technical problem it could be postponed to either December or January next year. He said that election could be held in phase manner.

“We can conduct election in town where all the necessary formalities has been completed in the first phase, and gradually for other town where town council has been

declared recently”, the chief minister said.

In this regard, he appealed both man and women not to create misunderstanding out of the reservation issue, but to maintain cordial relationship and work together for the welfare of the state. He further called upon women group to choose efficient and suitable candidate for the betterment of the society.

Meanwhile, while lauding the bold step taken by the chief minister and the cabinet on women reservation, NMA and JACWR also apprised chief minister on the importance of women reservations to various municipal bodies in the state.

Nagaland deprived of public institutions CAPF complains of government apathy Staff Reporter

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): During the past 20 years, Nagaland has been deprived of having several institutions for development of human resources and which expose the unpreparedness and ineptness of state authorities and ignorance of the public.

Why the state was deprived of the institution was because of vested interests inimical to the state and its people. These institutions would have made a huge contribution towards the progress of the state. Shifting of SBI: The State Bank of India (SBI), with 52 branches in Nagaland is the only Lead Bank and also the bank of other banks.

On the strength of being the Lead Bank handling all government funds and transactions, the Local Regional Office was opened in Dimapur was opened in 1986 and subsequently upgraded

by SBI authorities to Zonal Office headed by a Deputy General Manager. However, the Jorhat (Assam) lobby pre-

vailed and the DGM at Jorhat South took over Dimapur SBI Module. Gradually, in order to cement the downgrading of Dimapur, a new module was created, called Jorhat South on February 1,2013.

Thus Nagaland was clubbed with the districts of Jorhat, Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat. The SBI office Nagaland, in Dimapur has been downgraded to that of a big branch office under an Assistant General Manager (AGM). Officials of SBI Nagaland interact with the highest echelons in the state political and administrative set up; whereas officials of the four SBI districts in Assam interact only with district-level officials. SBI officers from Dimapur office travel for three hours by road to Jorhat for official works and susceptible to frequent bandhs.

The shifting of SBI Zonal office/ Regional office to Jorhat from Dimapur follows the same modus operandi that the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) seeks to deprive Dimapur from being upgraded

to a Divisional Office. Dimapur railway station has been transferred from Lumding (69 Kms away) to Tinsukia (265 Kms) away. Prior to it, trial of cases pertaining to offences under Dimapur, had been transferred from the magistrate’s court in Dimapur to the magistrate court in Tinsukia.

In addition, some lawyers in Tinsukia do not allow counterparts in Dimapur to appear in the Tinsukia court.

Nagaland is yet to have a medical college and the fault lies with the state government.

The state’s plan was to have a medical college in Dimapur at the erstwhile referral hospital (now proposed at Kohima).

The state also missed having its agriculture university at Medziphema for which an area of around 3000 acres were earmarked. Due to threats on some faculty member at the SASRD during the mid-90s, the door for the proposal for establishing the Agriculture university was closed and it ultimately went to Manipur.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Chessore Area Public Forum (CAPF), under Tuensang sub-division 58 Assembly Constituency has expressed “intense outrage” on the state government’s apathy towards Chessore town.

The forum claimed that Chessore, also considered one of the oldest towns, in the state, has been the most ignored town, and lacked far behind in all developmental activities.

According to CAPF president, Akhum and general secretary, Keyoungkhum K, the road connectivity in Chessore was in deplorable condition.

During monsoon period, due to lack of maintenance, the forum claimed that the residents only option to reach Tuensang was through foot, since the road via Shamator abandoned for months.

The signatories also alleged that the Chessore area has only “two high school avenues which are incompetent coming to GHS Chessore”.

Despite acute shortage of teachers, there was no redressal and the schools were running

tervention has been initiated by the department. In addition to this, the forum said that Chessore Town Baptist Church which is going to celebrate golden jubilee in December was in chaos in the absence of electricity.

The forum also pointed out malfunctioning of government offices- SDO, veterinary, SDO (R& B) and Child Development Project Officer.

They claimed that only SDO (C) office was functioning. In this regard, CAPF on July 15, 2015 submitted representation to the state government for redressal but no crucial steps has been initiated, the forum said. On health sector, the forum claimed that Chessore primary health care was functioning without doctor and pharmacist.

In the light of the above, the CAPF has sought the intervention of chief minister at the Deplorable road condition at Chessore. earliest. In the event of failure without math and science has been reeling under dark- by the state government to take teachers for past one and half ness for the past one and half crucial measure, the general years, they alleged. month, since transformer was public of Chessore area will be compelled to take drastic step, Adding to the woes, the damaged on July 16. forum clamed, that Chessore However, no proper in- CAPF cautioned.

Dimapur police clarifies on fuel adulteration case DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Dimapur police on Sunday issued a clarification on the fuel adulteration case investigated

by SIT, after “Co-ordination Committee of Civil Society Organization on Fuel Adulteration” alleged that the case has been mishandled by the investigating agency.

Addl. Dy Commissioner of Police/PRO clarified that on June 27, 2016 when members of ACAUT Nagaland reported to district administration and police that fuel adulteration operations was taking place in six sites, the places were raided and huge quantities of hydro carbons seized from these sites.

Accordingly, the premises were sealed for investigation and on the strength of the complaint received two cases were registered respectively at West and Diphapur Police Stations.

On July 2, 2016, when the investigating team visited the sites, it was found that in two of the sites, seals were found breached and some quantities of hydro carbons

Oil tankers seized by police during the raid. (File)

had been drawn discreetly in an effort to destroy evidences, PRO said.

Subsequently, a third case was registered at West Police Station and five persons were arrested. He said that arrested persons were remanded to police custody till the furthest period.

PRO also clarified, that the officer, who was responsible for the seizure and sealing of the site was subjected to departmental enquiry and

the concerned duty personnel placed on guard of the sites were also taken to task for dereliction of duties.

Therefore, PRO said that the incident has not affected investigation of the main case and “few” quantities of hydrocarbons pilfered from the site were likely to be recovered.

In connection to the case registered at Diphupar Police Station, PRO said that re-assessment of the seized

items in the sealed premises was necessitated owning to the non-quantified seizure list made initially. He said that the same was conducted with the permission of the Court and, carried out in the presence of a Magistrate after observing all due legal procedure. Further, the re-drawn seizure memo was submitted to the court and the same has been taken into cognizance.

In this regard, PRO said that the release of eight empty oil tankers was done in compliance with the court order.

PRO went on to clarify that at least six petitions were filed against the accused persons in the court by SIT through the office of the Public Prosecutor for cancellation of their anticipatory bails.

However, he reminded that the matters were the discretion of the court and the demands for “re-arrest” of the accused persons was not permissible unless the court cancels the bails granted.

PRO further said, 73 samples collected from the sealed sites have been dis-

patched to the Forensic Science Labs and the report of few has been received.

During the course of investigation, he said SIT traced that the SK Oil found in those sites to certain agencies located across the state and necessary investigation on the matter was still underway.

Origins of the solvents used for the fuel adulteration has also been traced to various Petro chemical firms within and outside the state and investigation was underway.

He said a total of 16 persons have so far been arrested after SIT was formed and interrogation was on.

In the light of the above, PRO said that SIT has progressed with the investigations keeping the interest of the public sentiments at large and with time, it was hopeful that justice will be done.

Therefore, PRO appealed to all the concerned citizens to co-operate and refrain from making unilateral conclusions while the matter was still under investigation.

Trucks with Nagaland regd. torched in Senapati Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 2: Suspected blockade supporters on Sunday set ablaze two Imphal bound loaded trucks at Karong near Mt Everest College in Senapati district.

According to reports, the trucks with Nagaland registration (NL-01K-2478) and (NL07A-4249), loaded with wheat were torched by the blockade supporters this early morning, around 4.30 am.

Police team from Senapati district headquarter rushed to the spot and prevented the goods from further damage.

However, front portions of both the vehicles were severely burnt.

Police suspect supporters of the Contract Basis Appointed Teachers Association (CBATA), Senapati district behind the arson.

CBATA imposed indefinite economic blockade on the two main highways, NH-2 and NH-37, with effect from September 25 last midnight

to press the Manipur government to clear pending salaries among others.

Meanwhile, more than 400 Imphal-bound loaded trucks were stranded at various places since September 29 last after Transporter’s and Driver’s Council (TDC) decided to launch “steering down” strike on the ImphalJiribam section of NH-37 to protest against the deplorable road condition of the highway at various places.

“We have decided not to ply our vehicles until authority repair the road which is in very bad condition at various section of the stretch,” TDC president H Ranjit said Sunday.

Transporter’s and Driver’s Council accused BRO authority of not doing anything but putting big stones to fill up the depressed portions and potholes.

In this regard, Transporter’s and Driver’s Council resolved that the strike will continue till the highway was repaired properly.

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DHK celebrates foundation day

Chief guest along with hospital staff during the function on Sunday.

DIMAPUR: District Hospital Kiphire (DHK) celebrated its Foundation Day on October 2 at New Hospital Complex with deputy commissioner Kiphire, Sedevikho Khro as chief guest.

Khro spoke on the importance of ownership and acknowledgement for public property.

While maintaining that like the Medical Department, all government departments work for the welfare of the people, the chief guest said “When an employee works at a far flung area; one does

not look for the comforts of a home, but for co-ordination and understanding from the public. This helps in bringing about change and development in the area.”

He thanked the medical staffs for their tireless service rendered and appreciated the efforts taken to observe the programme.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Tsipongchem Sangtam, stated the hospital was celebrating its Foundation Day after 36 years of its establishment in October 2, 1980.

He gave an insight into the history, profile of the District Hospital, services provided and the ongoing projects.

He said that, “We are observing this day to honour and remember the pioneers who started from scratch with minimum facilities. To see the changes that have taken place over the years is a landmark achievement.”

Dr. C. Tsenthunglo Patton (CMO) in his speech stressed on the need of the public to work hand in hand with the medical department

for the welfare of the community.

Brief speeches were delivered by. Sepithong, Hd. GB Kiphire Town, Tsipikyu Hd. GB Kiphire Village, Tsalimong (spoke on behalf of land donors) and Khadomong exe. secretary USSC Kiphire wherein they expressed gratitude to the medical staffs for giving their best and providing the health services despite the hardships faced in a remote district like Kiphire, and gave their word to support the medical department for the public wellbeing.

After stating that USSC was adopting District Hospital Kiphire during the programme, Khadomong encouraged the medical fraternity to “collectively work together to bring change in the community.”

During the function special no. was presented by the nurses with Noklentula as i/c. Certificates were also given out to Akangkokla (Nurse FHW), Talisowa Jamir (Lab Tech), Lily Anar (Date Entry Operator), Litongba Sangtam (Grade IV staff), Selila Sangtam (Ayah) and Limasenla (LDA) for their exemplary service.

Earlier, the programme started with an invocation prayer by Rev. Imdangmeren Jamir, pastor KTABA.

APO supports AYO DIMAPUR: Angami Public Organisation (APO) has, in a public statement, “wholeheartedly” extended its support to the “A Moment of Solidarity to Enable our Environment” called by the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) on October 5, 2016 beginning 6 a.m to 6 p.m in Angami inhabited areas.

In the statement, president, APO Dr. Vilhousa Seleyi, and vice-president, K. T Vilie Theiinuo, the intent of the call as a part of AYO 25 celebration, was to create awareness to the people on air, land, and water pollutions which were already threatening the life of mankind and the earth- a reality already taking heavy toll in other parts of the world catastrophically.

APO stated it “firmly believes that by rallying the people and the community around, to act judiciously on this matter, we have the power to limit the damage and reverse the situation for posterity to come hereafter.”

“Let our future not go up in smoke, reduce pollution and increase our life span,” APO stated. APO said the call was not an imposition but a call made to the citizens in Angami areas to voluntarily come out to support and extend solidarity to the call made for a better tomorrow.

Rather than scanning people and the noble initiatives, APO appealed to one and all to be positive and contribute “our” little bits to bequeath a better legacy for tomorrow.

Dimapur Police seizes ganja St. Joseph Jakhama org 7th convergence fest

All accused along with seized ganja in police custody.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police personnel under Zone–I, on September 30 intercepted a Manipur registered mahindra scorpio and recovered approximately 100 Kgs of contraband Ganja neatly packed in small 10 packets from the vehicle.

According to additional deputy commissioner of police/PRO, two persons identified as Rashing Valiu, son of Nathanil of Ukhrul, Manipur and, Thotreisem Tankhul, son of Thomas of

Ukhrul, Manipur have been arrested in this connection.

In another instance Dimapur police personnel manning Chumukedima Check Gate on October 1 detected approximately 240 Kgs of contraband Ganja from an inbound truck bearing registration NL01G-4434.

Two persons identified as Chabu Mao, son of Nile of Songsong village, Senapati and Abung Gwanmai, son of Niutsingrai of Tamenglong have been arrested.

Excise personnel nabs one

Accused in police custody.

DIMAPUR: Excise (Narcotic Cell) personnel on September 28, after a hot pursue from 6th Mile to Supply colony, arrested one Rokovilhou Meru, son of late N. Meru and recovered 724 capsules of banned Spasmo Proxyvon from his possession.

In a press note by Superintendent of Excise (Nc) S. Chanlei Angh, the accused person was forwarded to District & Session judge court booked under Sec. 27 of Drug & Cosmetic Act 1940.

DIMAPUR: St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, department of business administration, organized its 7th Convergence Fest on September 22 and 23, under the theme “innovate, integrate, inspire”. The vibrant fest was led by convenor, Leketol Naleo and coconvener, VilavonuoYene .

Gracing the opening ceremony as chief guest, life sports and social entrepreneur, director Colo Mero, delivered his speech based on his life experience, and dwelt on the existing state of Nagaland. He encouraged the young students to enlighten from others’ achievement and also said that “the size of the job doesn’t matter as long as a person loves what he/she does’’. He asserted that “to be successful” one should believe in oneself and diligent in their duties.

Altogether, six colleges

including Kohima Science College, Dimapur Govt. College, Japfu Christian College, Don Bosco College Kohima, Sazolie College and Capital College and eight departments from the host college participated in the fest.

The two-day programme highlighted competition on events like business plan, mad advertisement, debate, business quiz, extempore, etc with At the programme, Kohima Science College was adjudged the overall champion and Dimapur Govt. College was awarded the best discipline team of the 7th Convergence Fest 2016.

S t . Jo s e p h c o l l e ge, Jakhama department of business administration further expressed gratitude to all the sponsors, invitees, chief guest, management members of the host college, participants, students and lecturers in-

W’shop on office procedure & management DIMAPUR: One day workshop on “office procedure and management” was held on September 21, at the directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland, Kohima, conference hall with home commissioner, Abhijit Sinha (I.A.S) as chief guest.

Resource persons of the programme were retired additional secretary Renchamo Lotha and Dimapur government college, HA, Ashok Jain.

At the programme, chief guest in his speech stressed the need to learn and be equipped with the office procedures in order to remain competent and effective at the workplace. He also stressed on the crucial role played by office assistants in right decision making and advised the workshop participants to be honest and clear about their duties as it

was essential for the smooth functioning of the department. Resource person, Renchamo spoke on the topic “office procedures and management” and Ashok Jain spoke on the topic “preparation for interacting with NAAC peer team members”. During the practical session, office procedures like incumbency list preparation, budget proposal, maintenance of service book, pension papers, NPS, medical reimbursement etc were shared by the directorate staff.

The workshop was attended by clerical staff from all the government colleges of Nagaland along with the officers and ministerial staff of the directorate of higher education.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by joint director Menuokholie Kire and welcome address was delivered by director I. Alempokba.

Chuchuyimlang Village Council celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

School children taking part in Hymn-Competition on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

DIMAPUR: To commemorate the 147th Gandhi Jayanti, the Chuchuyimlang Village Council (CVC) organized two-day programme focusing on peace, universal brotherhood and sanitation.

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sanitation an integral part of everyone and to inculcate these habits at a young age, a community sanitation drive was organized on October 1, where nine schools of Chuchuyimlang village and Chuchu town participated.

charge from different colleges and different departments for making the fest a grand success.

Special guest and panel of judges of the programme were AkhoYeptho, Zack Swuro Anung Mocha , Modouvina Mocha, K. Cynthia Kolakhe, Ameu Usou Zao, Akhrieno Zao, Iris Odyuo, Anini, Medo Kense, Jonny D’ascolie. Sponsors and partners of the fest were Thejakhrielie Sekhose, Rovilato Mor, Vilelie Khamo, K.C Angami, Kiyanilie Peseyie, P.B Acharya governor of Nagaland, CTS group, Kevidil Naleo, KMC, Fingerprint & Technosys.

The main objective of the convergence fest was to provide opportunities to the zealous students in the state and to showcase their talents and skills in order to realize their hidden potentials.

The day also witnessed a painting competition based on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi where school children participated.

On October 2, a daylong function was held at the Anü Mai Amphitheatre at

Chuchuyimlang Village. The occasion was marked by competitions on memory recital of Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite Bible verses and Christian Hymn singing.

Participants from all the schools, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology and Mahatma Gandhi Academy of Human Development took part in the competitions.

It may be mentioned that Chuchuyimlang has been celebrating Gandhi Jayanti since 1955, the year Nagaland Gandhi Ashram was established by the veteran Gandhian Padmashree Natwar Thakkar. Declaration of Gandhi Jayanti as the International Year of Non-violence by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2006 was celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Chuchuyimlang. In 2014, the Christian Education Department of the Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church organized a mega event to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti. Since then, the Village Council declared Gandhi Jayanti as an official annual event of the village with different themes every year based on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.

CCK celebrates 22nd foundation day DIMAPUR: Classic Club Kohima (CCK) observed its 22nd foundation day on October 2 at Reiphinyü Badze, Kohima. Neisevituo Sorhie exhorted the gathering while keynote address was given by speaker,Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo.

Both the speakers urged the club members to continue giving their best in serving the society at various levels in the capacity of Club and at individual level too. Earlier invocation prayer was pronounced by Thepfurüya Thorie, Bible reading by Pudil Tsükrü while special song was presented by Keduozonyü Whourie. The program was chaired by president CCK, K.Neibou Sekhose.

AEO Zbto informs

DIMAPUR: Assistant Elec-

tion Officer (AEO), Zunheboto, Chisho K.Swu has informed all electors of 31 AC to 36 AC under Zunheboto district that draft electoral roll have been prepared and would be available for inspection at the office of ERO, AEROs and BLOs. Therefore, any claims and objections if any should be lodged on or before October 31.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, October 3, 2016

news in brief GDRN/NNC (Non-Accord) general oct 2016 at kisama and had an exchange meeting: All cadres of GDRN/NNC (NON- of policies and views in support of state

ACCORD) under UT 1 has been informed by chairman UT 1 GDRN/NNC (Non-Accord) that there would a general meeting on 16.October 16, 9 a.m at the usual place. All ranks and files under UT 1 have been directed to attend the meeting without fail. For any information contact 8256964277.

NEZCC to conduct workshop: NEZCC Dimapur in association with Cultureguard would be conducting 5-day women skilled development workshop at Mezoma village on October 3, 11 a.m at council hall, with ACF of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, T. Hushie Kuotsu.

SBC executive council meet: Sumi Baptist Convention (SBC) has convened executive council meeting on October 13, 2 p.m. at SBC office, TTC complex. All the council members representing three Sumi Baptist Associations have been requested to attend the meeting which would be followed by SBC silver jubilee programme commencing from October 14 to 16.

CAVCA & CAGBA joint meet: Chumukedima Area Village Council Association (CAVCA) and Chumukedima Area GBs Association (CAGBA) has convened joint meeting on October 4, 11 a.m. at Chumukedima Town Council (CTC) hall. All council chairmen, executive members of CAVCA and one GB from each village under EAC Chumukedima have been requested to attend the meeting.

Pochury Union Chumu Yemshe celebration: Pochury Union Chumukedima has

informed it would be celebrating “Yemshe,” the premier festival of Pochury, on October 5, 11 a.m at the Pochury Baptist Church Chumukedima compound. All the Pochury living in and around Chumukedima have been requested to come in traditional attire. The Union also invited all the in-laws of Pochury to attend the celebration.

LYOC Tokhu youth fest: Lotha Youth Organization Chumukedima (LYOC) would be organizing Tokhu Youth Fest on the eve of Tokhu Emong, November 6, at Chumukedima Town Council Hall. Organization has informed forms for Miss Tokhu and stalls have been made available at 99 store and Lily’s store 2nd gate Chumukedima. Last date for form submission would be on or before October 7. All concerned individuals who want to take part in the event have been requested to keep in touch with the executives. For any queries one could contact convenor (8729807498) and cultural secretary (8575604033).

Senior TO Wka informs: Sr. treasury officer (TO) Wokha has informed all state pensioners operating/drawing monthly pension under SBI Wokha to immediately submit their PPO halve (book) individually on or before October 6, at senior treasury officer, Wokha, for pension data assessment. It further cautioned that defaulters would be held responsible for any untoward eventuality.

Mass social work at Peren: A mass social work was held at new district headquarter on October 1, as part of the Swatch Bharat launching day on October 2. Heads of offices organized the social work led by the deputy commissioner Zarenthung Ezung to clean up their respective office premises.

17 Chizami AC BJP resolves: Youth of 17th Chizami A/C BJP residing in and around Kohima had a get together on 1st

executive member, BJP Kevechutso Doulo, an intending candidate for the forthcoming general election.In a release by BJYM president, Phek Zhaveyi Kezo, and gen secy (Adm ) Khrope Tsuhah, stated that the gathering unanimously resolved to work together and support the party candidate in the coming general election.

Disaster management awareness at Phek village: Department of Home Guards

& Civil Defence (HG & CD) Phek conducted on awareness training programme on disaster management at Govt. High School Phek village on October 1. Home guards & Civil Defence personnel was led by the Deputy Controller Civil Defence & District Commandant Home Guards HukutoYeptho.

Demonstration on search and rescue and techniques were displayed and practical training was also imparted. Disaster management booklets of dos and don’ts during earthquake, fire and landslide were also distributed during the programme.

DDPODU: Dimapur District Pick-up van Owners and Drivers Union (DDPODU) has also reaffirmed its support to the demand for CBI probe into the fuel adulteration case by CCOFA and also the call for bandh on October 4.In a press note, president DDPODU Akaho Awomi and gen secy Tongpang, while reaffirming its support to the demand for CBI probe, appealed to all right thinking citizens to fight against corruption in “our” soil.

Nagaland RJD informs: Nagaland state Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has, as per the direction of party central office, resolved to participate in the upcoming municipal and town council elections in all the districts of the state. Therefore all the intending candidates interested to contest from RJD party ticket have been informed to contact president RJD Nagaland, Khetovi Kinny at 9436002307.

JDU Nagaland emergency meeting:

Janata Dal United Nagaland unit has convened an emergency meeting on July 19 at the residence of administration general secretary, Lakiu Kips, in Dimapur. All the state office bearers, executive, council member have been requested to attend the meeting.

BJP members suspended: On grounds of breach of discipline and wilful defiance of party order, BJP Nagaland through its general secretary (Media), Jaangsillung Gonmei, informed that state BJP president Visasolie Lhoungu, as per the constitutional provisions, has suspended former district BJP president, Zunheboto, Khuvishe Sema, state council member of 37th A/C, Chumbemo Odyuo, state council member of 39th A/C Achumth Jami, and state council member of 40th A/C Tsenthungo Kikon.

KGPO cautions: Kuhuboto Ghakhu Public Organization (KGPO) has cautioned individuals and organizations surpassing KGPO resolutions and norms in any kind of activities in the area. In a press note, president KGPO, Ghishito Shohe and general secretary, Z. Ato, informed that KGPO along with its frontal organization held a meeting discussed various issues in connection with the area and among them KGPO took serious note on various individuals and organizations surpassing KGPO resolutions and norms. In this connection, KGPO and its frontal organization affirmed and warned individual and societies that it would take serious course of action against those surpassing KGPO in any kind of activities of the area.

ANTA Dmu support CBI probe in fuel adulteration case; to observe bandh

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Taxi Association Dimapur Unit (ANTA) has come out in support of the call for CBI probe into the fuel adulteration case by Co-ordination Committee of Civil Society on Fuel Adulteration (CCOFA).

In a press release, presi-

dent ANTA Dimapur Unit, Tohozhe Awomi and general secretary Ahoshe Chopi, stated that the unit was “showing its solidarity and support to the CCOFA for the Naga cause.”

In this regard, the unit has directed all taxi owners and drivers to remain off road

(chakka bandh) on October 4.

Further, All Nagaland Taxi Association Dimapur Unit Dimapur Unit has sought cooperation of all the ANTA units of Nagaland during the bandh.

The unit also requested the public to bear with them for the inconvenience.

CTBC golden jubilee building inaugurated DIMAPUR: Chokri Baptist School (CBS) organised parents’ day-cum-Chetheba Town Baptist Church (CTBC) golden jubilee memorial building inauguration programme on Wednesday at the school premises and town hall, Chetheba respectively, graced by chairman of Entrepreneur’s Development Agency, Kohima, Kedecho Khama as the chief guest.

Kedecho in his speech congratulated and thanked the CTBC for constructing the jubilee memorial building in the school. He said that today the churches had become material oriented and ignored to work for the development of youth. He urged the community to work together for the upliftment of the school and make it a God fearing centre.

He encouraged parents to give their time and work for their children to receive the quality education and to become quality leaders. Kedecho also urged the parents and teachers to guide the children to discover their talents.

The chief guest challenged the parents to let their children venture into business. He articulated that government job was not the

Kedecho Khama inaugurating the Chetheba Town Baptist Church (CTBC) golden jubilee memorial building at Chokri Baptist School.

only option for the children.

A successful businessman had much more income than the government servant with no one to rule over them. He conveyed that honesty and hard labour could achieve them success in business.

During the program, the headmaster presented the school report and also expressed gratitude to CTBC for constructing the jubilee memorial building in the school and mentioned that the new building had brought a facelift to the school. He

also said that the new building would boost the academic performance of the students.

Further, he said that 100% qualified was recorded in the HSLC examination 2016 by the first batch of students from the school.

The main attraction of the program was the CBS band and the choir with instrument performing on stage.

The excellence awards were also given to the students during the program for annual games and sports and annual literary competitions.

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Dimapur: Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has convened a meeting on 05th October 5, 10 a.m at its office Marketing Complex, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur Nagaland. All the office bearers and executive members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

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Lions Club and Blue Vanda members at the contest.

DIMAPUR: Lions Club (LC) of Dimapur and Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Vanda organised the Lions International 29th “Annual Inter-School PeacePoster Drawing Contest” under the theme “A Celebration of Peace” at Lions Centre on Sunday wherein 23 schools of Dimapur participated.

Welcoming the participants, secretary, Lions Club of Dimapur Lion Gopal Sharma, encouraged the participants to win the grand prize of $5000 from Lions International.

Lion Ajay Sethi, chairman of Lions Peace Poster Contest shared about the rules

and regulations of the contest.

Lion Chubala Mukherjee, chairman, Peace Poster Contest from Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Vanda offered vote of thanks while teacher of Pranab Vidyapith Hr Sec School shared his experience of the contest. Lion Sumit Jain read out the Lions invocation while Lion Lalita Khadria and Leo Ankit Bhartiya lead the gathering for flag salutation and national anthem.

Meanwhile, Ajay Sethi, chairman of Lions Peace Poster Contest has informed that the drawing entries of the 60

participants would be sent to Guwahati for judging the best 3 entries for local awards.

The winning entries will then be forwarded for further more 3-level contests in the Lions’ District, Multiple-District and International level competition. Local level 3 finalists’ cash awards and certificates would be awarded on October 23 on the occasion of Lions Deepawali Mela to be held at Lions Centre, Midland.

One may please contact chairman Lion Ajay Sethi or Lion Chubala Mukherjee at 96121-71341/ 96121-53272 for any information.

PDVCO demand immediate posting of BM, SBI

DIMAPUR: Phek District Voluntary Consumer Organization (PDVCO) on behalf of the Public of Phek Town expressed resentment over the functioning of State Bank of India (SBI) Phek branch, without branch manager (BM) since July first week and has demanded immediate posting of BM for the larger interest of the customers in particular and people of Phek Town in general.

According to a press note by PDVCO president, Vekhoneyi Venuh, the last incumbent manager got transferred in July first week and was yet to be replaced. PDVCO stated it issued a press statement on August 20 demanding the same but no action was taken.

With the bank functioning without a manager for more than three months, the people of the town and the entire neighbouring villages suffered untold miseries, PDVCO rued.

All official proceedings both in transaction and other banking related matters had to be halted, creating immense problems to the customers who are left with no option but wait for more than three months, it added.

Therefore, the PDVCO on behalf of the citizens of Phek area appealed the concerned authority to rescue the people without any further delay.

It further cautioned that on ignoring the public demand, the PDVCO along with the frontal organizations, likeminded people and with the support of the public of Phek Town would initiate its own course of action as would deem fit.

Also, while appealing the higher authorities to look into the matter, PDVCO further requested the public to extend support and fight for the justice without further delay.

KIPHIRE, OCT 2 (NPN): Department of Social Welfare on October 1 celebrated International day of older persons at Kiphire village in collaboration with Initiative of Change (IoFC) Kiphire with deputy commissioner Kiphire, Sedevekho Khro as chief guest attended by nearly hundred elderly persons.

Stating that time cannot be stopped by anyone the DC said, we would all grow with time and appeal the gathering to make good use of the best available time for the benefit of the society by contributing positive thoughts.

Along with age there came wisdom and the chief guest said, older persons have knowledge as well as wisdom which was because they had lived life and experienced it.

He asked the older persons present to teach the younger generation the expertise and wisdom for the better growth of the society.

The chief guest also asked the older persons to take good care of one’s health so that they live longer and be guardians of the society as life was a blessing.

Adding change of life style especially the food habits from organic to inorganic has invited lot of sickness the chief guest appealed the older persons to get regular check up from time to time to save them from sickness.

Sharing on various schemes available in the department and giving a key note address, CDPO & DWO I/C Kiphire, Z.T Sangtam disclose that there were 2466 beneficiary of various categories under the department in the district and also added there were around 186 persons who had crossed 80 years of age in the district.

Dr Holiba, member of IoFC Kiphire, who spoke on the theme said, if “you” live a healthy life and are fit no one could discriminate “you” and also added, healthy life was a key to fight against ageism.

An old lady sharing her love story at Kiphire. (NP)

The department also gave some cash to all the older persons who had attended the day.Later in the evening, Initiative of Change (IoFC) Kiphire organized a dinner program with older persons who have crossed the age of 80 years in the town under the theme .“Glorious evening”.

TAMLU: Along with the rest of the country, International Day for older person was observed at Tamlu HQ under the theme “Take a stand against ageism”, with EAC, Tamlu Tokai Sumi as chief guest.

Speaking at the programme, chief guest spoke on the three stages of life viz birth, marriage & retirement.

He congratulated the senior citizens gathered there for attaining all the three stages of life and wished them long life.

He also emphasized on the role of Church and NGOs in initiating a special prayer programme for senior citizens on a day like this.

Moklong Phom, while speaking on behalf of the senior citizens, thanked God for long life and thanked the social welfare department for making the Day special for them by organising the special program for them which he said was a very rare occasion at their present age.

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and Tenjei respectively were the village besides old aged honoured on the occasion persons. and presented with gift.

Changpang village: Changpang village, one of the oldest of Lotha villages in Wokha district celebrated the DAY for the first time on October 1, attended by a large gathering. Yanathung Ngullie, businessman along with few educated unemployed youth organized the program under the theme ‘we really care’. The programme was followed up with the participation of oldest man and woman in

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My struggle will continue until AFSPA is struck down: Sharmila

N ew D elhi , O c t 2 (Agencies): “My struggle will continue until AFSPA is struck down”, said Irom Sharmila Chanu, the poet and activist from Manipur whose 16-year long hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act has made her a global symbol of non-violent resistance.

Sharmila was speaking at a press conference organised by the “Stand With Irom Sharmila: Repeal AFSPA” Campaign, a global campaign endorsed by nearly 1000 women - from pioneers of global women’s movements to grassroot activists who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for women’s rights and freedoms. Addressing a gathering that listened in rapt attention, Sharmila reasserted that draconian laws like AFSPA have no place in a democracy. Responding to the question of what her next political steps could be, Sharmila stated that “her first step has been to break out of the isolation imposed upon her by the state and now she is taking her campaign against AFSPA out to the people.

It is not a matter of “I” now but of becoming a “we” a collective movement.” Sharmila located her battle against AFSPA within her larger vision of working towards a political system that is clean and transparent, and governance based on equal respect for the multi-culturalism in India, ir-

Irom Sharmila Chanu respective of the belief systems of those in power.

When asked how relevant she thought the demand to repeal AFSPA is in the current political context of the hostilities on the border, Sharmila was unshaken in her belief in the power of nonviolence.

“If I was the Prime Minister of India, I would ask the country to think with a cool mind. After all, the people of both countries have friends and relatives on both sides, Hindus and Muslims are on both sides, so negotiation and dialogue should definitely come before any retaliation.”

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is a colonial law first promulgated by the British rulers of India in 1942 to try and quell the freedom struggle. It has been continuously operative in several north-eastern states, including Sharmila’s home state

of Manipur since 1958. In a historic judgement on 8 July 2016 regarding 1528 encounter deaths in Manipur that has been under AFSPA for about 60 years, the Supreme Court declared ‘indefinite AFSPA’ a mockery of democratic processes.

Speaking at the event, Sharmila, who started her fast in November 2002, reflected on her struggle and shared her frustration and despair at the refusal of successive governments to recognise her fast as a political act of satyagraha.

She said that her decision to end her fast on 9 August 2016 has freed her from the forced isolation she has been subjected to all these years, and allowed her to take her protest into the larger public arena.

She reiterated her simple question: How can a country that prides itself on being the world’s largest democracy continue to implement a law

that violates every tenet of democracy? Sharmila said that she would like to put this question directly to the President of India.

She has sought an appointment with the President, to hand over the campaign appeal and signatures in support, and urge him to act to repeal AFSPA. Addressing the press, eminent feminist historian and women’s rights activist, Uma Chakravarti said, “No one should be above the law, no acts of the state should be above judicial scrutiny and judicial redress. That’s why we stand with Sharmila to repeal AFSPA and are taking the global women’s campaign to the President.”

Vrinda Grover, human rights lawyer and feminist, added “The prolonged application of AFSPA has not only institutionalized militarism and a climate of impunity but has also alienated the public and fuelled a cycle of violence, increasing insurgency rather than dampening it.”

Annie Raja, General Secretary of the NFIW, reiterated that the CPI has consistently stood by Sharmila given their long standing opposition to the unconstitutionality of AFSPA. She also clarified further that “they welcomed Sharmila’s decision to participate in politics and that their solidarity to her struggle is irrespective of her electoral choices.”

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Diphu Oct 2: Several social, student and women organizations of Tiwa community of Karbi Anglong have expressed serious concern over the incident of ransom demand and life threat allegedly issued

by Karbi militant organization Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) to D. Uphing Maslai, executive member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council on September 26 last.

Addressing a press conference, representatives of Tiwa Students Union, All Tiwa Women Association, Tiwa Cultural Society and Tiwa Youth Association said that Tiwa community as a whole have remained proactive in raising the demand for an autonomous or separate state for Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao autonomous district and, as such, threat from a Karbi organization is most unfortunate.

Tiwa bodies has stated that the threat to Maslai is

a intimidation to the whole community. “We maintained good relationship with Karbi community since time immemorial. This is a case of political conspiracy. The group or person who is trying to divide us will not be spared and we request everyone to expose this divisive power,” said Dominic Sakra, president of ATSU in presence of other 8 heads of Tiwa bodies. He further warned “if anything happens to Maslai, we will not keep silent.”

It may be recalled that KPLT allegedly demanded a sum of Rs. 5.50 crore from D. Uphing Maslai and warned him that he and his family along with his relatives would be killed if he fails to pay the ransom. The threat, which was send through a text message, also mentioned that his house would be blown up with a single detonation.

Maslai has registered a case in Diphu police station and has sought legal protection from the police.

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IAF upgrading infrastructure in Arunachal SHILLONG, Oct 2 (PTI): With alertness very high after the surgical strikes on militant camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Uri attack, the Indian Air Force is aggressively upgrading infrastructure in the eastern sector, specially in Arunachal Pradesh.

IAF Eastern Air Command chief Hari Kumar said on Saturday that of the seven advanced landing grounds (ALGs) in Arunchal Pradesh, five have been made operational and two others will be

ready by the end of the year.

Apart from the ALGs, the IAF is also building capabilities to enhance performance in that state, he said. “Infrastructure development (in the eastern air command) has not kept pace with the rest of the world to allow us to have better equipment and better services that can be provided in this sector ... When we look at the performance of any sector, we are looking at building up of capability. The capability to meet challenge and we are not looking up at

any specific country as our competitor or our enemy,” he said. “In addition to the MiG 27 and the Hawks squadrons, we (EAC) are going to get another as the Rafale deal has been signed,” Kumar said. Expressing concern over Pakistan sponsoring cross-border terrorism, Kumar said, “If you’ll look at the western sector, Pakistan has made it a state policy to use unconventional warfare because they could not match the strength militarily. They use unconventional warfare

wherein they are trying to hit us with a thousand wounds.” He expressed optimism that what happened in the western sector need not take place in the eastern part. “What happened in the west need not transfer to activity in the east. It is confined to that area and now we are waiting to what would be Pakistan’s reaction,” Kumar said.

He said, “Both countries don’t want a war. War is not good for anybody, but we cannot let any country dictate terms to us and kill our soldiers.”

Khandu submits ‘memorandum’ Gangtok awarded Mizoram launches new policy M’laya observe Tripura police issues advisory to people for plastic-free city ‘Cleanest Tourist to boost agri-based economy 2nd anniversary of for peaceful Durga puja Destination’ 'Swachh Bharat '

Itanagar, Oct 2 (PTI): Breaking away from tradition, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today submitted a ‘memorandum’ to the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

When the Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA) handed Khandu a memorandum with several requests, he responded by submitting his version of a ‘memorandum’ – requesting the people to keep their city clean and plastic-free.

“I humbly submit a memorandum requesting the business community and the citizens to shun using plastics and help the government keep cities and the environment clean,” he urged and gave a clarion call for ‘Clean Arunachal, Green Arunachal’ while joining the cleanliness drives across the state capital from Nirjuli to Itanagar.

Wishing the people on Gandhi Jayanti, which is being celebrated across India as the Swatch Bharat Diwas, Khandu encouraged everybody to continue with the same spirit of keeping their respective premises clean.

He lauded the initiative

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that aims to create a ‘Clean India’ by 2019 that would commemorate with

the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Besides, the initiative also aims to achieve a 100 per cent defecation-free India by 2019.

Khandu assured full support of the state government to achieve the target.

Citing media reports dubbing Itanagar as the third dirtiest city in the country, Khandu said it is a matter of shame for the citizens.

“It is rather a dubious distinction if it is true. Even if it is not true, it is our duty to keep our city clean and let this day be a purposeful beginning,” he said, while informing that Rs 1 lakh has been disbursed to each Assembly Constituency in the state to launch the cleanliness campaign in an inclusive manner.

The Chief Minister assured that the Itanagar Municipal Council that manages garbage in the city would be strengthened with men and machine to improve its efficiency in disposal of garbage.

He, however, pointed that the government alone cannot manage garbage and keep the city clean and appealed citizens to join hands in the endeavour.

“It should be a ‘Jan Andolan’ (people’s movement),” he asserted.

Gangtok, Oct 2 (PTI): Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, has been named as the ‘Cleanest City Destination’ by the Union Ministry of Tourism.

The award was received from the Prime Minister by the Commissioner, Gangtok Municipal Corporation in New Delhi on September 30, an official release said here today.

The Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, nodal Ministries responsible for implementing the flagship programme Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban and Gramin), jointly organised a day-long national workshop ‘INDOSAN’ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Friday. The workshop which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister saw the participation of Union Ministers of the Ministries concerned, Chief Ministers of many states and Ministers in-charge of Swachh Bharat Mission. The Sikkim delegation was led by state Minister, Urban Development and Housing Development, N K Subba, Mayor GMC, PCE/ Secretary– UD and HD, Municipal Commissioner, State Mission Directors (Urban and Gramin), Officials and Panchayats, ADCs-Development Namchi and Gyalshing.

Aizawl, Oct 2 (PTI): The Mizoram government has launched a New Economic Development Policy (NEDP) to boost the state`s agriculture-based economy, develop rural infrastructure and to raise livelihood of the people.

The new policy would develop private-public partnerships for adding value to various agricultural, horticultural and other produce, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said here, launching the NEDP on Saturday evening.

“NEDP was born out of the state`s flagship programme -- New Land Use Policy (NLUP), which was launched in 2010. Its main aim was to lead Mizoram from a subsistence based economy to a market-based economy,” the Chief Minister said.

The Mizoram government launched the Rs 2,873 crore NLUP to give financial assistance to over 125,000 families and provide them training for settled farming instead of `jhum` cultivation.

Tribals, who constitute 27 per cent of 45.58 million people in the northeastern states, practice `jhum` or slash-and-burn method of cultivation. Rice is grown along with vegetables, maize, cotton

Manipur Gov, CM call for harmonious living

Manipur Governor paying floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on National Cleanliness Day 2016 at GM Hall Imphal on Sunday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Oct 2: Manipur Governor Dr Najma A Heptulla Sunday urged the people to remember the high thoughts of the father of the nation and reminded them of the virtue of love, mercy and forgiveness.

It would be paying true homage to him if everyone strives to keep one’s body, mind and soul clean, she said as Manipur joined the rest of the country in observing the National Cleanliness Day on Sunday to remember Mahatma Gandhi on his 147th

anniversary. Offering of floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Imphal’s Ganghi Memorial Hall by the people led by the Governor and chief minister marked the observance of the day.

Addressing the function after paying tribute to the father of nation, the Governor appealed for clean home, roads, public places and environment and also for keeping ourselves clean.

She said that Mahatma Gandhi gave so much emphasis to cleanliness. He believed that spiritual cleanliness (cleaning

of mind and soul) approaches to God, the Governor added.

Gandhiji led the nation in freedom struggle against the yoke of British. He used non-violence as a means of the struggle. “He belongs to the world and to all generation. He is an apostle of truth. He lived and died for peace and welfare of mankind. He won affection and love from all over the world,” she said.

He became Mahatma, the great soul. He taught the world brotherhood, friendship.

Not only Mahatma Gandhi fought for political Indepen-

dence of the nation but also for economic independence too, the Governor added.

Chief minister O Ibobi Singh reminded that every year October 2, the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation is observing as National Cleanliness Day. “As a mark of respect to Gandhiji, who had used non-violence as only weapon in bringing India’s Independence from British rule, we are organizing the observation,” he added.

Gandhiji taught the value of harmonious co-existence and mutual respect and his ideals of non-violence, freedom, equality and religious tolerance have eternal value.

“We need to keep alive in our hearts and minds at all times the principles of tolerance and non-violence,” the chief minister asserted.

In today’s chaotic world, Gandhiji’s message for living harmoniously among the people has become very much relevant. To him ‘love’ is everything, the chief minister added.

The observation was attended by the MPs of Inner and outer Manipur, Deputy Speaker, Council of Ministers, MLAs, Chief Secretary, DGP, high ranking officials both from civil and police.

and mustard.

Finance Minister Lalsawta said the state government was not averse in obtaining loans from banks and financial institutions to execute the schemes and projects to be undertaken under the NEDP. An official release said that the core committee of NEDP accepted 27 proposals under the new policy which would be taken up during the current fiscal year (2016-17).

An amount of Rs 250 crore has been allocated for these projects.

The release said that under the NEDP, key sectoral interventions identified for 2016-17 are for agriculture, horticulture, link roads, introduction of annual agriculture and horticulture crops with high domestic consumption and other high-value crops, improved processing facilities and marketing linkages for agricultural and horticultural produce, establishment of handloom export promotion facility, and a skills development centre.

The NEDP also aimed to establish additional classrooms in higher secondary and model schools to meet the growing demand for admission into government-run higher secondary schools.

Shillong, Oct 2 (Agencies): To commemorate the second anniversary of the launch of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Meghalaya today undertook the cleaning drive across the state. Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan graced the inaugural function as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor exhorted the efforts of individuals and various organizations, who had come together to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Clean India.

He further said Gandhi's life symbolises simplicity, honesty and dedication which need to be inculcated in day to day life.

He also said clean body, clean mind and clean surroundings are imperative for a society to progress.

Shanmunagathan said the Swachh Bharat, a mission to clean India's cities and villages launched by Narendra Modi inspired every section of society in every nook and corner of the country to take up cleanliness drive as a national mission.

Stating that Cleanliness is and ongoing process, he also appealed to all the people involved in the day to day business to join hands with the Hima Mylliem and District Administration in its endeavour of keeping the market area clean.

Agartala, Oct 2 (Agencies): To ensure peaceful celebration of ensuing Durga puja, Tripura police has issued a number of advisories, besides putting security apparatus at place.

A statement of Police headquarters said that community puja organisers have been directed not to erect any decoration, which might caused obstruction in easy movement of people and disturb emergency service.”The common people have been asked to be extra vigilant over any suspicious movement of people or vehicle and unattended articles in any place. The advisory also sought help from the people to cooperate police personnel on duty during the celebration so far as security is concerned,” the statement said.

The statement however, pointed out that the authority has held meeting with the members of Merchant Association, Bazar Committees, owner of

hotels and restaurants, management of shopping malls for better co-ordination and to strengthen security scenario in Agartala town in view of ensuing Durga puja. As part of the security arrangement, the business establishments and puja organisers were asked to install of CCTV, close monitoring of footages, engagement of private security guards and various other safety and security apparatus. Police however, stated that along with armed forces in sensitive locations and vital installations of the state, sufficient number of police personnel and plain cloth policemen will be deployed across the state for peaceful celebration of Durga puja.

“We have not yet completed the entire security exercise for puja. We are still working on each and every minor issues of security and already deployment of security personnel in crowded places has started,” police added.

KCP leader killed in Myanmar IMPHAL, Oct 2: A leader of a faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was Sunday shot dead at Namphalong in Myanmar bordering Manipur’s border town Moreh. Reports said that finance secretary Panthoi of the faction was shot at by two miscreants at a parking near Namphalong market of Myanmar located just the border today, around 1 pm.He was reportedly declared brought dead at a hospital in Tamu of Myanmar. (Correspondent)

Mizoram to discuss Tripura youth arrested with brown sugar KMSS prez Akhil Oct 2 (Agencies): Tripura police arrested Hmar issues on Agartala, Gogoi arrested a 32-year-old tribal youth with brown sugar from Gulchakkar area of Agartala along Indo-Bangladesh border suspected to be Guwahati, Oct 2 (PTI): Wednesday involved in international drug peddling racket.

Peasant leader Akhil Gogoi AIZWAL, Oct 2 (Agencies): The second round of peace talks between the Manipur-based Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) and the Mizoram government will be held in Aizawl on October 5, officials of the Mizoram home department said.

The HPC(D) delegation said it had submitted a fivepoint charter of demands to the Mizoram government and this would be at the centre of the negotiations. “We want greater autonomy for the Sinlung Hills Development Council (SHDC) which was set up by the state government in the area adjoining Manipur,” the organization said.

It added that the Hmar imbroglio would be resolved if the SHDC got more power. The state government delegation will be headed by additional secretary of the home department Lalbiakzama while the HPC(D) delegation will be led

by Lalthaliana and comprise former president of Hmar Inpui (Hmar ‘supreme house’) John Pulamte, president of Hmar Students’ Association Lalthlamuana Hmar and general secretaries of Hmar Inpui Francis Songate, Rohringa and Thanglianchhunga.

Police has identified him as Raju Debbarma, a resident of AD Nagar area of Agartala and presently has been lodging in a rented house at Abhoynagar locality of the city. According to police, the seizure of brown sugar costs around Rs 20 lakh.

Acting on a tip off, Agartala police last night conducted sudden raid in the bordering locality and arrested him.

Police said that they had recovered contraband from his possession. Recently, police and BSF in a number of raids recovered a huge amount of contrabands and arrested as many as five people in past three months on the charge of involving drug paddling racket.

Bangladesh and Myanmar have emerged as drug consuming zones, and bordering areas of Tripura turns as fast-emerging drug dealing pockets.

Assam student raped by friends

Guwahati, Oct 2 (Agencies): A 19-year-old college student from Assam’s Nagaon district, who was gang-raped by her boyfriend and two of his friends at a crematorium, is battling for life after she set herself afire.The woman, who suffered 80% burn injuries, was gang-raped on September 23 and she tried to kill herself the following day. The matter came to light after her parents filed an FIR on Friday. Dhing police station officer in-charge Khargeswar Bordoloi said the three accused - Kangkan Saikia, Dipjyoti Kalita and Gautam Saikia - have been arrested. A local court on Saturday sent the trio in police custody for five days.

Mizoram pays rich tribute to Gandhi

Aizawl, Oct 2 (PTI): Mizoram paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 147th birth anniversary today. Governor Lt General Nirbhay Sharma, Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, Speaker Hiphei, members of the council of ministers, parliamentary secretaries and top officials laid wreaths at the statue of the Father of the Nation here this morning. No other official function was held in the Christiandominated state as the day fell on Sunday.

was today arrested from the middle of a press conference for allegedly instigating people during eviction near Kaziranga National Park (KNP), which had earlier led to the death of two protesters and injury of 19 people.

A case was registered at Jakhalabandha police station in connection with instigating protesters during the eviction drive to clear Kaziranga National Park of illegal encroachment last month.

“After registering the case, the High Court also rejected his anticipatory bail and Akhil was absconding.

As soon as he surfaced today, we arrested him,” Guwahati Police Deputy Commissioner (Central) Ranjan Bhuyan said.

He said Gogoi has been arrested only in connection with the case registered at Jakhalabandha police station in Nagaon and the police have already shifted Gogoi to Nagaon, where he was being interrogated.

On September 19, at least two persons were killed and 19 others, including 15 police personnel, were injured in police firing during the eviction drive.

Nitish Kumar liquor bottle from a house and collective fine on a place in case of habitual violation of prohibition.

Principal Secretary (Cabinet Secretariat) Brajesh Mehrotra usually briefs media about Cabinet decisions, but today the Chief Minister himself took the mike and answered all queries.

The CM told reporters that the new liquor law, brought into force from today, would be a real tribute to the Father of the Nation when the state is readying to observe the centenary celebration of Gandhiji’s Champaran Satyagraha against British rule from the state in early 2017.

The new liquor law came into force in Bihar barely two days after the Patna High Court had on Friday quashed its April 5 notification describing it as ultra vires of Constitution. The new Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 after approval from both Houses of state Legislatures on August 4, got the consent of Governor Ram Nath Kovind on September 7 last.

The CM told reporters that after receiving the approval from Governor, the state Cabinet had in its meeting on September 14 last gave it a nod for notification from October 2.

Principal Additional Advocate General Lalit Kishore who had attended a high level meeting convened by the CM hours after the HC order on Friday which had quashed its April 5 notification describing it as ultra vires of Constitution, made it clear that the Division Bench of Chief Justice Iqbal Ahmad Ansari and Justice Navnati Prasad Singh had quashed the April 5 notification on prohibition and did not say anything about the Amended Excise Act.

Pak still in anaesthesia: Parrikar Guj Congress

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Manohar Parrikar D E H R A D UN , O CT 2 (AGENCIES): In his first remarks after the cross LoC antiterror strike, the Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday compared Pakistan’s condition to an “anaesthetised patient” after a surgery and said like Hanuman Indian Army has recognised its prowess “Pakistan’s condition after the surgical strikes is like that of an anaesthetised patient after a surgery who doesn’t know that the surgery has already been performed on him. Even two days after the surgical strikes, Pakistan has no idea what has happened,” Parrikar said India loves peace and does not believe in unprovoked aggression but it won’t take terror lying down, he said, adding that the strikes were also meant to give a message to Pakistan that Indian troops knew how to retaliate.

Comparing the Army to Hanuman, he made a reference to the Ramayana in which the monkey god crossed an ocean in a single stride after he was reminded about his extraordinary powers by Jamwant.

“Indian troops were like Hanuman who did not quite

know their prowess before the surgical strikes,” Parrikar said.

Congratulating the troops for the precision and efficacy of the strikes, the Minister said he greeted all its members for their extraordinary feat.

“The surgical strikes gave our forces an idea of what they were capable of doing. Pakistan is bewildered following the strikes, not quite knowing how to react,” Parrikar said in his first public reaction after the strikes.

“Indian troops caught Pakistan unawares as our commandos did what they had to without Pakistani authorities getting a wind of it,” he said addressing a gathering at Peethsain in Pauri district.

The Defence Minister was addressing the gathering after unveiling a statue of noted freedom fighter from Uttarakhand Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali in his ancestral village Peethsain.

India carried out surgical strikes on seven terror launch pads across the LoC on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, inflicting “significant casualties” on terrorists preparing to infiltrate from PoK.

Ahmedabad, Oct 2 (PTI); The Gujarat Congress today accused the BJP-led state government of not doing enough to stop atrocities on Dalits and depriving them of their basic rights.

In a rally here organised by the party in support of Dalits, Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki raised the recent incident of flogging of Dalit youths in Una town of Gir Somnath district and alleged that such incidents are on the rise.

“Not just Gujarat, such atrocities on Dalits are on the rise wherever BJP is in power in the country at present. BJP government here is also snatching away basic rights of Dalits, such as cheap education and affordable housing. It shows BJP government’s anti-Dalit mentality,” alleged Solanki.

“When Congress was in power in Gujarat, Dalits used to get plots to build their own houses from government. But, this BJP government is not showing any interest in providing such plots since last 15 years” alleged Solanki.

Vaghela alleged that BJP government does not believe in the Constitution prepared under the leadership of B R Ambedkar.

“Our Constitution is the best in the whole world. But sadly, BJP government does not have any faith in it. Not just Dalits, people from all other communities are suffering due to such arrogant attitude of BJP government,” he alleged.

During 1991-92 when ONGC was exploring crude oil and natural gas in Nagaland, the ONGC office was established in Dimapur which provided employment opportunities to scores of local youths and technicians. One day the office closed because some miscreant threatened the director, a retired army officer for money etc.

Next the ONGC office was shifted to Jorhat and with that the scores of Naga youths who were on contract employment were not given extension. MPs from Nagaland should have raised these issues in parliament to put the ball at the Centre’s court and show as much interest for such matters as the fixation for the political issue.

India not hungry for territory: Modi

N E W D E L H I , O CT 2 (Agencies): India has never attacked any country, nor has it ever coveted anyone’s territory but made supreme sacrifice fighting for others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

“India has not attacked anyone. It is neither hungry for any territory. But in the two World Wars (in which India had no direct stake), 1.5 lakh Indian soldiers had laid down their lives fighting for others,” the Prime Minister said at the inaugural ceremony of the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra+ , a modern complex dedicated to overseas Indians here.

His statement came days after the Army’s surgical strikes+ on terror launch pads across the Line of Control as also in the backdrop of

Pakistan’s constant clamour for highlighting the Kashmir issue at the international fora.

PM Modi lamented that despite the great price paid

by Indians, India could not make the world realise the importance of its sacrifice.

He said whenever he went abroad, he made it a point to visit the memorials for the Indian soldiers.

The Prime Minister said the Indian diaspora did not believe in indulging in politics or grabbing power abroad, but on the other hand, they mingled with other communities. Indians, the Prime Minister noted, lived abroad with the principle of “social well being. ... They are like water. They change their colour and shape as per the need,” he said.

Downpour ends years of drought in Marathwada

Mumbai, Oct 2 (PTI); Marathwada, the central Maharashtra region which faced severe droughts in the last four years, now has a problem of plenty with incessant rains causing flooding in many parts.

Rains have been lashing all the eight districts of the region in the last one week, damaging Kharif crops, state authorities said. Almost all the major and medium dams including Manjra, Ujani and Terna are overflowing for the first time since 2010. Heavy rains lashing the region led to flood like situation in Latur, Beed and Nanded districts, though the State Disaster Management Unit (SDMU) in a statement issued this evening stated that rains had now stopped and flood waters had begun to recede.

Heavy rains threw vehicular traffic out of gear on Aurangabad-Solapur national highway. A swollen Terna river near Ujjani village in Ausa tehsil of Latur district cut off all links to the village and nearby areas. The heavy rains also led to foggy conditions in parts of Osmanabad district.

As per the rainfall statistic released by the SDMU for June to September this year for Marathwada, barring Aurangabad (87.2 per cent) and Hingoli (98.9 per cent), rest of the districts -- Jalna, Beed, Latur, Osmanabad, Nanded and Parbhani -- have recorded rainfall in excess of 100 per cent. Average annual rainfall for Aurangabad division for June-September period is 721.2

mm; this year the rainfall has been 780.4 mm, 108.2 per cent of the average. Latur which had received drinking water by railway wagons in AprilMay has recorded rainfall of 949.6 mm against average of 725.3 mm.

Since the morning, Latur district has recorded a rainfall of 73.9 mm. Across the state, Konkan division with 114.7 per cent rainfall is at the top of the table. The average rainfall in Konkan region is 2,961 mm, whereas this year the actual rainfall has been 3,397.7 mm, followed by Aurangabad division at 108.2 per cent, Pune at 94.8 per cent, Amravati division at 93.4 per cent, Nashik 87.2 per cent and Nagpur at 84 per cent.

SDMU issued a weather forecast today that there will be one or two heavy showers in Mumbai and suburban areas.

The forecast predicts a decrease in rainfall activity by tomorrow in the interior parts of the state, but a likelihood of heavy rain continuing in North Konkan districts.

The spell of heavy rainfall comes just before the state cabinet’s weekly meeting on October 4 at Aurangabad.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had tweeted last night that National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) platoons had been sent to Latur and Nande, and helicopters of Indian Air Force were on stand-by.

In all 1,265 people who were stranded in various parts of Latur district were evacuated to safer places.

Mahatma was read out of context says granddaughter

Ela Gandhi Gandhiji stood for and was assassinated for,” Gandhi said in a letter responding to the ‘Gandhi Must Come Down Movement, contents of which were made available exclusively to The Hindu.

The protests and an online petition were started by a group of professors at the University of Ghana in Accra. In their petition, the professors, who are influential academics, claim that a statue of the Mahatma, unveiled by President Pranab Mukherjee in June this year, was installed

teach and explain that Gandhi was uncharitable in his attitude towards the black race and see that we’re glorifying him by erecting a statue on our campus?” wrote a professor in the petition.

The movement, that parallels a similiar movement in the US, has sparked a debate across many African countries after a new book by Ashwin Desai, a professor at the University of Johannesburg called “The South African Gandhi: Stretcher-Bearer of Empire”, painted a negative portrait of the Mahatma using his words from those years and also alleged that he propagated the caste system in India.

E ve n t u a l ly, G a n d h i writes that Mahatma Gandhi must be judged not by those words made as a young lawyer, but as the man who stood up to British imperialism worldwide, a freedom fighter and the champion of rights for the downtrodden that he became after began his activism in South Africa, that also became the inspiration for Mandela’s movement against apartheid.

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N E W D E L H I , O CT 2 (Agencies): The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in January. Tweeting his acceptance, Mohammed bin Zayed said, “Our strong relations are deeply rooted in history; our strategic cooperation has increased, driven by our mutual aspirations to develop it.”

The Indian invitation, which went out early this year, and Al Nahyan’s acceptance has strong political significance. As India reaches out West as part of a coordinated strategy, UAE is a lynch-pin of the economic, defense and strategic strands of the Indian outreach.

On one level it is a response to Modi’s own visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai last year. But on a deeper level the impending visit sends out an important message at a time when tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan. The UAE, like Saudi Arabia, are old strategic allies of Pakistan. The UAE, along with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were the only three countries to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan. But the UAE has come a long way since then.

Their relations with Pakistan too have undergone a qualitative change. In recent years, UAE, like Saudi Arabia, have embarked on a closer relationship with India on security and counter-terrorism.

Ousted AAP leaders float new party

Swaraj India will contest Delhi civic polls but will skip Punjab election scheduled next year. (Source-Internet) NEW DELHI, Oct 2 (Agencies): Expelled AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday launched a new political outfit ‘Swaraj India’ and declared it will contest Delhi civic polls but will skip Punjab election scheduled next year.

Lashing out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for “betraying the aam aadmi”, Yadav, who will head the new party, said it would offer “alternative politics” and not resort to “cult politics”.

Swaraj Abhiyan, an organisation, formed by the

duo after their expulsion from the AAP in April last year, said the outfit will continue to exist as a separate entity, giving people who don’t wish to participate in electoral politics an alternative platform. Bhushan will head the organisation.

Abhiyan has been campaigning on varied issues, ranging from agriarian crisis to corruption.

“Now that we are a political party, it is not that we will contest every election.

“Politics in Punjab is very fluid and the need of the hour is to defeat the Badal government, which is the

most hated organisation in the country.

“We will support (suspended AAP MP) Dharamvira Gandhi, who has already announced a front. We will be contesting the MCD polls,” Yadav said.

Bhushan said Swaraj India will not only bring itself under the ambit of RTI, but it will also not use party whip on MLAs and MPs and restrict it to no-confidence motion. “Our members will have the freedom to express their opinion contrary to the one shared by the party, which doesn’t exist in other parties,” he said.

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by the Indian embassy without the University consulting any of them. “It is better to stand up for our dignity than to kowtow to the wishes of a burgeoning Eurasian superpower,” the petition said, referring to India’s growing influence in the country.

When the protests were launched in September, the Ministry of External Affairs is understood to have taken up the matter with the Ghanaian government through its embassy in Accra.

“The Government of Ghana fully supports the statue. The attempts by some sections of the University to have it removed is a minority view,” a government source said. The petition that has more than 1,700 signatures so far, refers to a few quotes of Gandhiji made mostly during his early career with a legal firm in South Africa, where arrived in 1893 as a 24-yearold. Among those quotes are references to Africans under colonial rule as “Kaffirs” and “savages” that were made between 1893-1896. “ “How will the historian

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NEW DELHI, Oct 2 ( ag e n c ie s ) : M a h a t m a Gandhi wasn’t racist, communal or casteist, says his granddaughter Ela Gandhi.

The defence may seem startling, given that few associate him with those terms.

But it comes in response to academics in Africa who have launched a campaign to remove Gandhi’s statue from the University of Ghana.

The protesters have linked their demand to a “global movement towards self-respect”, and are planning protest marches on Sunday even as the world marks Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.

“People have differing views about others. Indeed not even Jesus Christ has been spared from detractors so why should they not have differing views about Gandhiji?” said Gandhi. A former Member of Parliament in South Africa and peace activist based in Phoenix, Gandhi has responded to the founders of the ‘Gandhi Must Come Down Movement” in a letter that has been made available exclusively to The Hindu.

“If they do not want his statue then by all means remove it. But I would suggest very humbly do not discard the notion of non-violence, of compassion, of ubuntu and of respect for fellow human beings and for nature and the whole of the universe simply because these were the ideals

Panaji, Oct 2 (PTI); Six flights, including the first chartered flight of the tourist season from Russia, were diverted to Bangalore and Mumbai today as thick fog enveloped the Goa International Airport at Dabolim in South Goa. “Three international and domestic flights each were diverted this morning to Mumbai and Bangalore airports as visibility continued to be very low,” Dabolim Airport Director B C H Negi, told PTI. Flights from Sharjah, Muscat and a chartered flight from Moscow had to be diverted to Bangalore, he said.

Two flights that had arrived from Bangalore and one from Mumbai were sent back to their respective airports.

The first chartered flight operated by Concord Exotic Voyages (P) Ltd, carrying the first batch of nearly 500 tourists from Russia would have marked the onset of the tourist season in Goa. The state tourism department had planned a grand welcome of the tourists at the airport.

Negi said the visibility continues to be low at the Dabolim airport and situation is being constantly monitored by the airport authorities.

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Patna, Oct 2 (PTI): Two days after the Patna High Court quashed its order on prohibition, Bihar government on Gandhi Jayanti today came out with a new law banning liquor with more harsh provisions like arrest of all adults in the event of recovery of the contraband in their house.

The government notified the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 to ensure that the ban on sale and consumption of alcohol including Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) as well spiced and domestic liquor continued in the state.

At a special Cabinet convened today, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other members of his Cabinet took a pledge that the government would continue with prohibition which is “ushering positive social change” in the state.

Besides retaining many provisions of the previous one, the new liquor law has some more stringent provisions including enhancing duration of imprisonment, hiking amount of fine, arrest of all adults in case of recovery of

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Jingoism rules the waves

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fter the strike/raid by India across the Line of Control on September 30, 2016, the electronic media has been giving an hourby-hour account of what was described as ‘surgical strike’ aimed at neutralising terror camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The army claimed it hit 57 terror camps though there has been no information about the casualties or the impact of the Israeli drone used during the ops. Technically, a ‘surgical strike’ is a precision military attack carried out by going into another country with the intention to damage a specific target. Surgical strikes are meant to avoid collateral damage on non-target areas such as civilians and buildings.

The term ‘surgical strike’ sounds very lethal, incisive and highly accurate. It has become another word added to the lexicon of the Modi government, that is meant to signify and signal a decisiveness in matters of national security. The stocks of the BJPled NDA government soared after the strike and made sweeter when all opposition parties joined in backing the Modi government. Today, prime minister Narendra Modi is the most visible, heard and tallest leader in India. According to media analysts, ‘surgical strikes’ are being attributed to the doctrine of the current National Security Advisor Ajit Kumkar Doval, who has become known as the ‘Indian James Bond’. Though there had been similar strikes in the past in Myanmar, Bangladesh or J&K, it is only in the recent months that they have been put out on public domain as part of India’s ‘offensive defence’ in response to Pakistan’s terror strike, a core of the Doval doctrine. The first publicised ‘surgical strike’ was in June 2015, against suspected hideout of the banned NSCN(K) across Myanmar, in retaliation against the killing of 20 army jawans on June 5,2015 by NSCN(K).

No one can deny that it is the prerogative of the government to launch ‘surgical strikes’. The September 30 ‘surgical strike’ was in retaliation against the attack on an army camp in Uri where 17 army jawans were killed by Pakistani terrorists. India’s response was effective enough to send a very strong message to Pakistan and the world that it will no longer plead or beg Pakistan to act against its own terrorists. Amidst all these, there is a great deal of despair among the intellectuals at the way the electronic and print media indulging in jingoism. Turing the serious issue in to jingoistic exercise is a disservice to the people. Objectivity helps to add clarity and strength against rhetoric thrown by spin doctors of the government. Anyone who is seen to differ from this opinion by asking genuine questions is looked as a traitor and damned. The government of the day certainly has the good fortune of claiming credits for decisive actions.

The same was also the case when Indira Gandhi, dismembered East Pakistan and won a landslide in the subsequent general elections. People totally depend on news channels for information and opinions. The need of the hour is to steer clear off the India versus Pakistan jingoism and place facts so as to allow viewers and readers in forming their own opinions. Media has to separate facts from propaganda; myths from realities and perception from assumption. The peoples of India and Pakistan want to live in peace. The enemies are those rabid minds who spew venom and hatred on both sides and leading to deaths.

DailyDevotion The Place of Humiliation If You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us. —Mark 9:22 After every time of exaltation, we are brought down with a sudden rush into things as they really are, where it is neither beautiful, poetic, nor thrilling. The height of the mountaintop is measured by the dismal drudgery of the valley, but it is in the valley that we have to live for the glory of God. We see His glory on the mountain, but we never live for His glory there. It is in the place of humiliation that we find our true worth to God— that is where our faithfulness is revealed. Most of us can do things if we are always at some heroic level of intensity, simply because of the natural selfishness of our own hearts. But God wants us to be at the drab everyday level, where we live in the valley according to our personal relationship with Him. Peter thought it would be a wonderful thing for them to remain on the mountain, but Jesus Christ took the disciples down from the mountain and into the valley, where the true meaning of the vision was explained (see Mark 9:5-6, Mark 9:14-23).

“If you can do anything….” It takes the valley of humiliation to remove the skepticism from us. Look back at your own experience and you will find that until you learned who Jesus really was, you were a skillful skeptic about His power. When you were on the mountaintop you could believe anything, but what about when you were faced with the facts of the valley? You may be able to give a testimony regarding your sanctification, but what about the thing that is a humiliation to you right now? The last time you were on the mountain with God, you saw that all the power in heaven and on earth belonged to Jesus— will you be skeptical now, simply because you are in the valley of humiliation?

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If India stops $ 3 bn trade, Pak industry may squeeze

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ndian sub-continent was an integrated market till 1947. The partition and consequent irresponsible Pakistani behaviour has led to its virtual isolation. Sabrerattling Pakistan is imposing heavy penalties on its population as their miseries are increasing, rightly noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The distrust and jingoist Pakistan has led to a thaw in easing relations.

There is, however, a growing consensus among Pakistani academicians and economic historians that the volume of trade with India should increase.

Even as India is considering withdrawing of mostfavoured nation (MFN) to Pakistan, the trade is growing.

India had granted MFN in 1996 but Pakistan has not.

Even without the MFN status to India, exports to Pakistan have risen from $ 287 million in 2003-04 to $ 2.17 billion in 2015-16. Imports to India have risen from $ 58 million to $ 441 million.

The balance of trade during the past 12 years has remained favourable to India, according to a study done by Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). It estimates an increase in India’s

trade potential to $ 11 billion - exports $ 7.9 billion and imports to $ 3 billion - in the next few years.

The Institute of Public Policy, Beaconhouse National University, US in a major study which included Shahid Kardar, governor of State Bank of Pakistan, noted in 2012, that India’s exports to Pakistan in the next few years will grow to $ 6.3 bn. Pakistan’s exports to India in the medium-term are projected to increase to $1.3bn.

Kardar says, “Our analysis shows that India has ostensibly opened up its trade regime for products from Pakistan through a reduction in the number of items on its sensitive list”. However, he adds that the concession is less liberal than it appears.

Similarly, Ishrat Hussain, Director of Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, says that the business community on two sides of border appear convinced that trade liberalisation would be in their mutual interest. He says a more private sector led; problem solving has a better chance of avoiding some of the “pitfalls”.

Trade liberalisation with the granting of MFN status to India, the implementation of

Rejoinder to ‘LOU DHEP general meet conducted’

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propos to the news item published in Nagaland Post page 2 on September 19 under the caption “LOU DHEP general meet conducted” I am compelled to issue this rejoinder in order to make the record straight.

1. First of all, it is clarified that I am not the general secretary of State BJP Central Wing as reported in the Newspaper. My designation is general secretary NPF Central office, In-charge Wokha Division.

2. It is a fact that I have also attended the meeting of so-called Land Owner Union Doyang Hydro Electric Project (LOU-DHEP) held on September 14 convened by R.Yanthan and his group at NRC Hall Doyang but I have made it clear that the tenure of the LOU-DHEP under the presidentship of R.Yanthan cannot be extended as per the judgement of Civil Judge (jr) Wokha, dated 29-07-16.

As such, the question of unanimous decision to reaffirm the validity of the election held on May 14 does not arise. Therefore fresh election of LOUDHEP should be called once again at the earliest by inviting all the effected villages with the prior approval of the District Administration. Since, DHEP is an important project not only for Wokha District but for entire Nagaland, a new ream of LOU-DHEP is urgently required in order to assist the Head of Project (HOP) for smooth functioning of the project.

Y.Renbomo Kikon, General Secretary, NPF central Hq i/c Wokha division

tariff reductions under South Asian Free trade Agreement (Safta) and the induction of structural reforms in Pakistan is projected to push up its GDP in the medium-term by a ‘moderately favourable’ 1.5 per cent to a healthy four per cent, says Kardar.

India has reduced more s h a r p ly i t s sensitive list Shivaji for Bangladesh and signed an FTA with Sri Lanka.

Pakistan has also been found discriminating in allowing Indian exports to Afghanistan. While it allows the Afghan trucks to carry its exports to Indian borders, Pakistan does not allow them to carry back Indian goods.

Afghanistan has repeatedly protested this as it causes escalation of prices.

Unstable Pakistani policies have blocked easing of relations in the region. Pakistani academicians say that it is in the mutual interest of the two countries to strive for an enduring uninterruptible long-term relationship.

They also note that on the eve of 2014 Indian elections, Pakistan had decided to grant MFN status after the formation of the new government. However, it put off the decision despite favourable

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Sahai says.

Nothing prevents India to withdraw the MFN status.

As per World Trade Organisation, since Pakistan has not accorded the MFN status, it can be withdrawn by India.

Pa k s i t a n , h oweve r, wants to make it an issue.

Speaking at a recent conference organized by the ICRIER, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, said that extending MFN status to India would severely harm Pakistan’s local economy. Basit argued that growing bilateral trade has hardened India’s stance on the issue of Kashmir. Basit’s statement not only offers an insight into who is actually running the country, it shows an inability to prioritize.

Pakistan’s agriculture and automotive sectors have often lobbied against MFN status, arguing that they are still too young to compete with the onslaught of cheaper Indian products. The truth is that Pakistan’s industries will never be able to compete if the government continues to protect them with high tariffs and other non-tariff measures. Pakistan imports 57 percent of its auto-related raw materials from Japan, contributing to large import bills.

A continually rising cost of

production ensures Pakistan will never attain economies of scale, and eternally nascent industries continue to enjoy protection at the expense of consumer welfare.

However, Pakistan’s current stance has significance beyond the MFN status, domestic interests, or bilateral trade. For years Pakistan insisted on negotiating trade with non-trade issues. As a consequence, talks have remained intermittent, largely governed by the unresolved political animosity between the two countries.

Pakistan’s move to bring back the Kashmir issue only ensures that India will be unyielding to any firm commitment and economic cooperation. Though economic and political issues cannot be mutually exclusive, holding one issue hostage for another is counterproductive.

The surgical strike in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir should make Pakistan rethink and correct its stand on bilateral ties.

The trade between the two countries may marginally benefit India, but an end to it would cause severe difficulties for Pakistan. The losses that India would suffer, it can make it up with alternate markets in the region.

Post-mortem

The scenario of child rights protection in Nagaland

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hild means a person who has not completed the age of eighteen(18) years. Child protection refers to the protection of children form exploitation, abuse, neglect and violence. The Child rights of India fall within the definition made by the United Nation on the United Nation Convention on rights of the child, regardless of sex, religion, birth status, etc. Children are delicate, innocent and dependent. They are not capable of making right decision. They need good support from their family and society. Children occupy an important portion of every society or population. The future on nation highly depend upon the level of care being provided to its children who are sensitive and receptive.

Actually children are the future, the builders of the nation and everyone has equal responsibility to contribute to their all round development. Child Rights are a set of principles and ideals. Child protection is not only a treatment but also should be preventive.

Child protection means through which all other rights of a child can be uphold. Child protection is about ensuring that children have a security to depend on, and if they happened to fall through the holes in the system.

The system has the responsibility to provide the child with the necessary care and rehabilitation to bring them back into the safety.

The role of the state is important for child protection. In order to

GDRN/NNC (Non-Accord) response to Kiumukam

he GDRN/NNC(NonAccord) would like to issue this statement to let the Nagas know it clear about Mr. Kiumukam, the impeached president and his supporters because the truth cannot hide. At the same time the GDRN does not have any ill feeling against any individuals but as a national worker it is duty bound to exposed the role they had played in Naga political problem for the past years. Regarding the word ‘break away’, we would like to remind Kiumukam’s MIP that it was Kiumukam who break away from GDRN because he failed to attend the meeting when Ato Kilonser of GDRN approached him. Why did he felt uneasy to face his own members? He, Kiumukam took self exile from GDRN. Regarding the termination of some kilonsers, deputy and UT chairman, it was due to nonsubmission of the govt. revenue which compelled the govt.to initiated action against them.

For Kiumukam, rank and position is nothing, he has many bazar ranks and position in his pocket. He can issue any time, any place even in the street. This was the main reason for the birth of many factions from Non-Accord and the great Kiumukam was man behind.

For instance, he warmly welcome Mr.Hetoi (no official appointment in GDRN)when all the Naga political group left

gestures from India prime minister Modi.

The Federation of Pakistani Chamber of Commerce and (FPCCI) and regional chambers feel that the fears being raised by certain circles in the country on the MFN status to India is not based on facts. It feels that despite some hitches Sarkar in the beginning Pakistan is to gain more.

Sectors like textile and automobile industry, leather manufacturers, garment manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers will be involved in the concessionary tariff.

“Pakistans’s industry will squeeze if India decides to withdraw the status. Diplomatically it will be a good step to isolate Pakistan”, international trade expert with Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Rakesh Mohan Joshi said.

Exporters body, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that India mainly exports inputs to Pakistani industry such as basic chemicals and cotton, which is vital for their industry. “Their industry will face issues if India stops these exports. Their cost of manufacturing will go up”, FIEO director general Ajay

him out. He was finance Kilonser through out his political career. He was Finance kilonser in NNC(Non-Accordist) for 3 years again in NPGN for 2 years but his portfolio was withdrawn because his activities may not satisfied his collective leaders. His life time career has made him to earn bad remarks. It was also Mr. Hetoi who first told Kiumukam to step down from president post during the split of Kiumukam-Hozheto. was his service benefitted the govt? What development he has done for govt? GDRN warn him not interfere in affairs govt. Today, Kiumukam join with the public Hetoi and made him as his Ato kilonser without any region support. This the true color about Kiumukam. Therefore,GDRN has a good sentence for Kiumukam “Man is judged by his deeds not by his word” The GDRN/NNC(NonAccord) would like to challenge Mr. Kiumukam to prove majority and is ready to face another floor test(impeachment motion) at any time, any place, any where with civil societies as witnesses, because minority cannot be claim GDRN nomenclature. We know how many are behind Kiumukam including the backing of top officials from NNPG and threaten officials of GDRN every now and then. But one day or other the truth shall reign.

MIP GDRN/NNC (Non-Accord)

ensure that child’s well being and superior interest the state must established a protection system for the child. An effective system includes Laws, Policies, Procedures and Practices intended to prevent and fight against various problems of mistreatment, violence and discrimination that can damage a child’ well being. It is important to be fully aware of all the rights/ laws related to child and seek legal support if justice is not being meted out.

If a child experience any form of violation whether physical or mental abuse, we should aware them to report to their teacher if they are in schools or to their parents to officially file a complaint where we can seek assistance of organisation like the Child line foundation of India which is a nodal agency of Union Ministry of Women and Child Development .

In Nagaland, the Childline services is operative in Dimapur, Kohima since 2011 and 2015 respectively.

The very aim of the childline services is to reach out to every child who is in need of care and protection by responding the Toll Free No. “1098”.

It is 24x7 emergency out reach services for children in need of care and protection, it deal with missing children, child abused, runaway children, children in need of medical assistance, domestic child labour, traffic children, etc. with the main object to reach out to the most marginalized children and provide shelter, rescues, medi-

cal aid and long term services. Even in Nagaland, children are being exploited from one district to another and eventually children become victims in the hands of the adults being as a domestic helper. It is our social responsibility to take care of the children and protect their rights. It is important that even the churches to have on faith based organisation to protect a child and to safeguard their rights.

Also schools and colleges and the tribal organisation are to play a key role in creating awareness in all parts of the district.

In Nagaland, the most challenging concern in our state is the rampant crime against children and women in the form of physical abuse, sexual abuse, rape and murder. According to a survey there are over 9,000 child labourers engaged in various work across the 11 district headquarters town who are working for about 16 hours a day deprieved of proper accommodation, food and education. Another problem is human trafficking and child labour. The President of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation(NVCO) & Convenor ACAUT Nagaland(legal cell) Kezhokhoto Savi said that the Government of Nagaland particularly the department of Social Welfare is therefore assigned with the task of implementing schemes which aimed at the upliftment of the vulnerable and the weaker sections including the disabled, the aged and children. Some of its schemes for the welfare of children are;

a) integrated child development services(ICDS), b) supplementary nutrition programme, c) children in need of care and protection & d) prevention and control of juvenile social maladjustment.

In Nagaland the project for quality education for differentlyabled children in North East region is also programme under Sarva Siksha Abhiyan(SSA) on inclusive education to improve the quality of education for children with disabilities.

Protection allows children to have access to their rights of survival, development growth and participation, when child protection fails or is absent children have a higher risk of death, poor physical and mental health, educational problems, displacement, homeless and poor parenting skills later in life.

The task towards child protection, we must engage not just government but also members of society. The standard and principles articulated in the Convention or legislature can only become a reality when they are respected by everyone within the family, in schools and other institutions that provide services for children.

Understanding the importance that every child is an asset, let us all create a healthy environment for better tomorrowand we all have parts to play for shaping the future of our children in proper way.

Kezhokhoto Savi professor-incharge, Citizen Rights Awareness Campaign, Kohima Law College

33% reservation, two sides of the same coin

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any right thinking, brilliant minds have been writing about this controversial issue. But those who are cowards and obstinate like Stone Age people do not understand even though hundred times people have been writing about this, their intellectual thinking won’t change even if Heaven falls.

Read Holy Bible Genesis Chapter 1 and 2, how God created men and women. In the beginning when God created Heaven, Earth and Universe formed less and desolated human being making them to be like him. God created man and woman, blessed them and said have many children. The difference between Man and Woman is in the different reproductive organs, meaning they produce and increase generation, other organs in the body are all same.

God created different parts of human body, two legs, two hands, two eyes, two ears, and two nostrils to help each other in order to strengthen the physical body and work hard for living.

Human body has 206 bones. The bones doesn’t say other organs are not needed, legs do not say hands are not needed, hand do not say legs are not needed; eyes do not say ears are not needed. If such controversy arises, body cannot function and body becomes invalid.

Like wise man and woman are same like organs of the body.

Women are not born by men, men are born by women therefore women are great and most important than men.

Adage saying, Human cannot see God therefore God created women. 33% women reservation doesn’t grab or rob men’s power. It is auxiliary business only. Eg, an ant gets food, he cannot carry it alone therefore, ant goes and brings his friends to help him. Women

reservation is like two buckets. It cannot be carried if one is full and the other is empty, it can be carried only if both are full or both are empty. Without lock, key is useless. The whole duty in brief, men and women they cross, but do not wonder apart from each other in work and deeds.

In the olden time from Stone Age until Jesus Christ came to Earth, people were savage uncivilized, women were treated like animals “innate” third degree confined to domestic activities only during barbarian age. But now barbarian age practices have completely changed.

Nagas with the advent of Christianity no longer practise ancestral beliefs.

As time passes all traditions would be forgotten. Therefore Nagas should not remain barbaric and uncivilized.

Try to follow and copy scientific and competitive age.

Words of God said “Those who are first should be last and those who last shall be first, (Matthew 19:30)” In the olden time women were last

and inferior. According to Jesus Christ “Parable” now women are made first, excellent and top in every field. In many nations women become rulers, queens, presidents, prime ministers and what not. Jesus Christ “Parable” comes true, humans are going to space, moon with the help of women. What Nagas will get, if they are against the 33% women reservation in local and town council elections. Are the Nagas willing to go back to Stone Age Period?

Not only 33%, give them 100%, and remain vigilant on how long they will continue. If they fail cancel their ruling, 0% women quota then they will keep mum and be a silent spectator.

Come what may, try to act 33% women reservation based on approval by NLA, whoever creates trouble it is at their own risk. If majority raise objection then conduct voting system, like Naga Plebiscite, Naga Independence, then majority will be winner. No any other option.

Rikhyo Kikon Lotha, Pensioner, NCS Social Worker

Reader’s Post

Scheme for poor people Sir,

The Officer’s Ward Union would like to express and acknowledge the humanity service rendered by the department of Food and Civil Supplies, Tuensang under the Food Security Act which many poor families in the ward have been benefited. The union is truly impressed and congratulate the department for sincerely implementing the scheme for the welfare of the downtrodden people.

A. Yantan Yim, secretary, officer’s sector union, Tuensang

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monday, october 3, 2016

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Swachh Bharat Abhiyan celebrated across Nagaland

Balijan Youth Club conducted mass social work in Balijan (A) and showed its enthusiasm towards the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 2.

Save Environment Network (SEN) and Cleaning Brothers (CB) undertook a cleanliness drive on September 30, at Development Authority of Nagaland (DAN) Daily Market behind Town Hall, Dimapur on September 30.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) celebrated “Swachhata Pakhwada” at the Rajbari Kachari Ruins on September 30.

Students from Nagarjan Govt. H.S. School along with their teacher in-charge were invited to the program.

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DIMAPUR: Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) would be held from November 2 to 5 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and as part of its activities under AMCDRR 2016, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) would be organising a nationwide painting competition for school children. NSDMA informed that the competition would be organised in two phases, state/ UT level and national level.

In this regard, NSDMA has invited entries from students aged between 10-14 years under NBSE, ICSE or CBSE. Students may submit entries on either themes - 1) Disaster Vs Collective Strength or 2) Disaster Risk Management begins at home/school in A3 sheet paper size.

The paintings submitted to NSDMA shall be screened by a committee and the best three paintings would be forwarded to NDMA for national level screening and competition. All the winning participants would receive cash prizes, certificate and a memento at the national level during the AMCDRR, 2016. ll such paintings must reach the NSDMA office Kohima by October 12 for onward submission to NDMA. For further details, interested students may log on to www. nsdma.gov.in.

Kma police, NRYO conduct raids Pike Central School: Pike Central School Sematilla students also observed Swatch Bharat Mission in Sematilla area.

Chumukedima Hindu Yuva (CHY) participated in Swach Bharat Abhiyan in large number in collaboration with Chumukedima Hindu Society (CHS). Cleanliness drive was successfully conducted at Chumukedima town in the presence of head GB of Chumukedima. Youths of Chumukedima Hindu Yuva did their part with full enthusiasm and zeal.

DIMAPUR: In an effort to keep a check on sale of expired goods and illegal goods, the New Reserve Youth Organization (NRYO), Women cell and South P.S personnel on September 29 conducted surprise joint raid during which huge cache of assorted IMFL were reportedly seized from the possession of Yashpal Rawat (65), Jaya Nepali (44), Kamala Tamang (42) and Deka Chetri (33).

According to SDPO (South) and PRO, Kohima Police, a regular case has been registered against the accused at South P.S for conducting further investigation.

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Neingulie Memorial High School (NMHSS), Dimapur observed the pledge “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” by initiating cleanliness drive in and around the premises by Members of Muslim Council Dimapur actively participated the students and staff on October 1 to make aware that in the mass cleanliness drive under the aegis of Swachh cleanliness was an integral part of one’s life.

Bharat Abhiyan.

Nagaland a cleaner state.

R J T B S, R J H S S, R B H S K : R a m Ja n a k i Thakurbari Bihari Samaj, Ram Janaki Hr. Sec. School and Rashtra Bhasha Hindi Shiksha Kendra organized

PGC conducts workshop on folklore & traditional practices

resource persons comprising Ariang, Hangchiam, wilamke, Teiriesong, Apun and Reluibuing. Apart from Peletkie villagers, the workshop was attended by the faculty members and students of PGC. It may be noted that Peren Government College has adopted Peletkie village for the year 2016-2017 during which various programmes are proposed to be undertaken in the village. The college also proposed to publish a book on Peletkie village by the second half of 2017

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Panchayat Day observed at Seluophe DIMAPUR: With the rest of the country, Panchayat Day (Gram Sabha) was observed today at Seluophe village under R.D. Block, Chumukedima.

The programme was attended by Amit Srivastava, National Level Monitor from the ministry of Rural Development, officials of District Rural Development Agency, Dimapur led by project director, Alemla J. Chishi, officials of R.D. Block Chumukedima and village functionaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Srivastava, who also inspected various ongoing and completed projects under MGNREGS in the village, expressed satisfaction over the implementation of the schemes.

Delivering the keynote address, Alemla J. Chishi spoke about the significance of the Panchayat Day besides highlighting the developmental changes that have taken place in the rural areas with the inception of MGNREGA in the country.

She was of the view that people of Seluophe village

National Level Monitor for MGNREGS along with offices of DRDA Dimapur and villagers of Seluophe observing Panchayat Day on Sunday.

should be grateful to Neiphiu Rio, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) for adopting the village as a model village under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

While reminding villagers that they were privileged, Alemla urged the villagers to work for all round development of the village and be an example for other villages to follow.

Discussion on pro-

gramme implementation under MGNREGS was also held with the villagers during the day.

K. Yamao Konyak, block development officer, R.D. Block Chumukedima chaired the programme.

Village Council Chairman, Wepfute Chirhah said the invocation prayer while head GB of the village, Pfuneilie Seyie proposed vote of thanks.

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DIMAPUR: Department of Sericulture conducted training on Eri silk weaving at Reeling and Twisting Unit, Dimapur from September 5-30 with weaver Maisodi as resource person and extension officer Mayangjala Walling, as training observer.

At the inaugural pro-

gram, district sericulture officer Dimapur, Yashimeren welcomed the trainees and encouraged them to learn and perfect their weaving skills so they could use it to improve

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At the programme, prisoners were made aware of their prisoner rights, arrested person rights, the legal aid and its schemes provided by the state.

Advocates Esther, Zachariah, Zuchembeni were the speakers and Criminal Justice Fellow, Nikita gave the ending note by speaking on why prisoner rights are important.

The programme was followed by interaction hour where prisoners spoke about their issues/grievances. Earlier, the programme was chaired by advocate Sentimenla.

A special team consisting of skilled personalities visited Thakurbari colony to make the residents aware on cleanliness and value of it and to keep their surrounding clean.

TUENSANG, OCT 2 (NPN): Eco - Club of Loyem Memorial High School Tuensang, observed the “World Wild Life Week” on October 1, by organizing a field trip, some 10-15 kms away from the main town.

The main purpose of the trip was to familiarize and learn about the fauna of that particular region, about pollution caused by humans which polluted and disturbed the natural environment. More than 50 students participated in the trip. At the programme, the students were divided into 8 groups and were sent to study the natural habitat of that particular region.

Teacher in-charge of the Eco Club,

Mono Khiamniungan stressed on the importance of species that too felt the same like the humans, as “we” continuously kill them, adding that one should stop hurting and killing animals. He also pointed out the species which were on the verge of extinction and urged the students that it was their duty particular to educate the masses of the society.

Asst headmaster, Nurul Islam lauded the effort made by Eco Club under Mono Khiamniungan and wished all the participants that they had learned a great deal towards educating the mass in the society. Debashish Deb also lauded the sincere efforts made by the Club and thanked the teachers and the students who had participated in the trip.

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DIMAPUR: Angami Krotho Delhi (AKD) celebrated its 28th fresher’s meet on September 24 at Nagaland house, New Delhi with fashion designer, Atsü Sekhose as the chief guest.

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New York, Oct 2 (PTI): India should open up further and make business conditions better for investors as it is likely to be the “natural place” for global firms that will face the challenges of shrinking labour and rising wages in China over the next decade, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said.

Participating in a conference on world trade at Columbia University here, Mr Panagariya said demographically the labour supply in China was now shrinking and the already high wages there are going to rise even quickly.

“This could lead global firms based in China to move out over the next decade and look for better markets.”

The economist said such

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New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): Foreign investors pumped in more than Rs 20,000 crore into the capital market in September, making it the highest net inflow in 11 months. This also marks the third consecutive month of positive inflows (equity and debt). The trend is likely to continue in coming weeks as regulator Sebi has decided to offer direct entry to well-regulated foreign investors for investing in corporate bonds, say experts. They attributed the latest flurry of capital to factors such as sound progress in rollout of GST, better corporate earnings and the US Fed’s decision not to lift interest rates. Sentiment turned better after the current account deficit (CAD) narrowed sharply to just USD 300 million, or 0.1 percent of GDP, in the June quarter and domestic passenger vehicle sales grew for the 14th straight month in August, they added.

According to depositors’ data, net investment by FPIs stood at Rs 10,443 crore in equities last month while the same for debt was Rs 9,789 crore, taking the total inflow to Rs 20,233 crore (USD 3 billion).

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the country and is headed by Sandip Ghose, a career central banker with more than 30 years of experience at RBI. He also served as Chief of Staff and Advisor to three successive RBI Governors during 19962004.

“Over the last 25 years, Sebi has introduced far reaching reforms by bring various regulatory changes. However, one of the major challenges faced by the securities market is lack of qualified securities market professionals,” an official said.

“There is high demand for qualified securities markets professionals who are wellinformed, competent with comprehensive knowledge of securities markets, conversant with global trends and willing to swiftly adapt to changes.

NISM seeks to address this gap between demand and supply of qualified professional for securities market,” he added.

NISM also caters to the graduates seeking rewarding careers in financial services and securities markets.

chine tools, cotton fabrics, tyres and chemicals and medicine. It is mostly exports.”

Trade between Pakistan and India via Dubai has the advantage (for the traders) that consignments are not scrutinized as much as those coming directly from either country.”

“Smugglers/traders mainly carry out the informal trade between Pakistan and India through the exchange of goods at the Indo-Pakistan borders as well as through the misuse of the personal baggage scheme through the ‘Green Channel’ facilities at international airports or railway stations. Informal trade is also taking place through Afghanistan whereby goods are exported officially from India to Afghanistan and later on brought into Pakistan through Peshawar”.

It said while the actual volume of informal trade is difficult to calculate, there are different informal channels of information which has been collated over a period of time by different research bodies and think tanks. The ASSOCHAM Paper has largely drawn upon a wide bank of these research documents. “Informal traders in both the countries have developed efficient mechanisms for information flow, risk sharing and risk mitigation.

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and media.

Many CEOs and senior executives from securities markets and banking sectors have also visited the 70-acre campus.

NISM’s board members include top bankers Chanda Kochhar and Uday Kotak, while its Academic Council is headed by former RBI Governor and eminent economist Bimal Jalan.

According to Sebi Chairman U K Sinha, who also chairs the board of NISM, it has been decided that the cost of the entire project will be funded by Sebi, though some large corporate have also offered to fund the chairs.

“Going forward, we will seek All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognition for one of our flagship programmes and then we will also get certification programmes equivalent to MBA,” Sinha said.

NISM was established by Sebi with an aim to improve financial market education in

M A N G ALU RU, O c t 2 (Agencies): Informal trade or smuggling of goods between India and Pakistan is estimated at over USD five billion, almost double the official two-way commerce between the two neighbours with history of chequered ties, said an ASSOCHAM study.

There are more exports from India than impor ts through the smuggling route.

The official Indo-Pak trade is only USD 2.67 billion.

Besides the Afghanistan route, other channels of such informal trade include IndiaDubai-Pakistan, Wagah by rail or road and Srinagar-Muzaffarabad, said the study.

The composition of items going from India include jewellery, textiles, machinery and electronic appliances. On the import front, the items include textiles, dry fruits, spices and carpets.

“Significantly the informal trade or smuggling is over and above the ‘Third country’ trade which is generally done through Dubai and is not illegal. The ‘Third country’ trade is also done through agents in Singapore.

“Through this route, exports from India include capital goods, textile machinery, dyes and chemicals, iron and ore, spices, tannery equipment, ma-

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Mumbai, Oct 2 (PTI): Concerned over lack of qualified professionals in Indian capital markets, regulator Sebi is betting big on its educational initiative NISM through which it also plans to provide training to regulatory officials.

Sebi will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new campus of NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets), which will soon start functioning with space for around 900 residential students and 100 residential participants for various management development programmes.

The campus at Patalganga near Panvel will be developed further in a phased manner and will eventually have potential to accommodate 5,000 students, a senior official said.

Last month, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) as well as NISM also held their respective board meetings at the new campus.

NISM has also held campus tours for market participants

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New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): Homegrown auto major Tata Motors is planning to increase prices of its passenger vehicles during the ongoing festive season to offset rising input cost. “We will hike prices of our vehicles. Currently we are working out the details,” Tata Motors, President, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit Mayank Pareek told reporters. When asked how soon the price increase will be effected, he said, “It could be during the festive season.” Explaining the reasons for such a step, Pareek said, “Input costs have increased and some of the industry players have already undertaken price hikes. Moreover, we have also not corrected our prices for a long time.” Tata Motors sells a range of passenger vehicles including the entry level small car Nano, newly launched hatchback Tiago and crossover vehicle Aria at a price range of Rs 2.15 lakh to Rs 16.3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Another homegrown rival Mahindra & Mahindra has hiked prices of some of its passenger and small commercial vehicles by up to 1 per cent from this month. In August, Hyundai Motor India had announced to hike prices by up to Rs 20,000 across its models, while Maruti Suzuki India had also hiked prices of its various models by up to Rs 20,000.

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Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS): IDBI Bank and Reliance Jio were among the companies awarded for their staff-related practices by a top global human resource professional association over the weekend.

During its two-day annual conference, the India Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has recognised IDBI Bank for excellence in social media, while Reliance Jio was honoured with a special award for the impact of its stafforiented practices.

Among the other winners, Wipro was recognised in the area of health and education, as also diversity and inclusion, the Aditya Vikram Birla Group for developing leaders of tomorrow, Mercer for talent sourcing and staffing, and Shree Cement for community impact.

The speakers at the event included Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Genpact Chairman Pramod Bhasin,Reliance Jio Chief of HR Sanjay Jog, Citi South Asia Chief of HR Anuranjita Kumar and Make My Trip CEO Deep Kalra.

in retail inflation in August has accentuated the rate cut proposition in the next quarter itself, though it has made the RBI’s target of bringing retail price inflation down to 5 per cent by March 2017 achievable.

“But it may be early to rejoice given the baffling behaviour of retail inflation in the past. The cyclical components either aggravate or soften it as is evident from the movement in wholesale prices,” India Rating said. It further said the wholesale food price inflation was 5.3 per cent during financial years 1996 to 2005 but increased to 9.2 per cent between financial years 2006 and 2016.

“Clearly, the fight on the inflation front, particularly food inflation, is far from over,” it added. Some market participants feel the MPC, which is meeting for the first time, may wait for more sustained signs of moderation in inflation and may go for a rate cut only in the December policy.

BNP Paribas Chief Economist Richard Iley said, “With core inflation developments remaining benign, the door is ajar for a final 25 basis point rate cut this cycle although Patel may choose to delay a move until December.”

when nearly 40 per cent of the employees participated, applying for 53.17 per cent of the 1.2 crore shares on offer.

The favourable response from the regulator will help widen participation of employees and meet divestment target smoothly, sources added.

Government has set a disinvestment target of Rs 56,500 crore for the current fiscal.

Of this, Rs 36,000 crore is to come from minority stake sale in PSUs and Rs 20,500 crore from strategic sale.

Government kick-started the disinvestment programme for the current fiscal with 11.36 per cent stake sale in NHPC. The government raised Rs 2,700 crore through the process.

It has lined up as many as 15 PSUs, including Coal India, NMDC, MOIL, MMTC, and Bharat Electronics, for stake sale in current fiscal.

Besides, the Cabinet last week approved a strategic sale in loss-making Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited. It comes 12 years after a state-run company - Jessop & Company - was last sold through this route.

During 2015-16, the government managed to notch up Rs 25,312 crore through disinvestment, less than half the target of Rs 69,500 crore.

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with the Reserve Bank.

Patel was the one who wrote the inflation glide path for RBI when he was deputy to former Governor Rajan, and analysts say it is unlikely that he will jettison his guard on price rise, especially under the new inflation targeting framework.

“RBI is unlikely to cut rate this time,” Union Bank of India Chairman and Managing Director Arun Tiwari said.

On his policy expectations from the new Governor, he said Patel may announce “some more measures related to resolution of non-performing assets”. Rating agency Crisil also thinks there will be no rate cut on Tuesday as “RBI may choose to wait for some more time before wielding the knife as inflationary trends may accelerate going forward.”

“Risks to inflation could emanate from high protein inflation, which has recorded double-digit growth for 14 consecutive months, services inflation, especially in rural areas, which is keeping core inflation high and sticky and surprise pick up in oil prices,” Crisil said in a recent note.

Another rating agency India Rating said, the sharp fall

New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): Employees of state-owned firms may have the option of investing as much as they want in follow-on public offers by their companies, while in case of IPOs the upper ceiling could go up to Rs 5 lakh once the government gets the green signal from markets regulator Sebi.

“We have requested the regulator to relax investment ceiling for public sector employees and are hopeful of a favourable response from Sebi,” said an official source.

If Sebi agrees to the Finance Ministry’s proposal, then there will not be any investment ceiling for employees of the PSUs taking the offer for sale (OFS) route, sources said.

In case of initial public offer (IPO), however, the proposal is to increase the upper limit of investment from the existing Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

The move has been necessitated as employees’ participation has been subdued despite discounts. The best was NTPC’s OFS of 2.06 crore shares in July wherein about 85 per cent of shares reserved for employees were subscribed.

Earlier, the highest ever employee participation was recorded during the offer of Indian Oil Corporation in May

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Mumbai, Oct 2 (PTI): The newly-constituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel is unlikely to lower rates at its maiden policy review on Tuesday as it awaits more supporting data on inflation, experts said.

The monetary policy review on October 4 will be the first by the six-member MPC as well as Governor Patel, who as the deputy governor had described the RBI as an owl when it comes to inflation management.

“I don’t think the Reserve Bank is going to change rates as inflation -- both WPI and CPI -have not softened much,” Bank of Maharashtra Managing Director and Chief Executive R P Marathe told PTI. August retail inflation eased to a five-month low of 5.05 per cent but WPI inflation climbed to a two-year high of 3.74 per cent. Before the dip in August, both the retail as well as wholesale price indices were on a continuous upward spiral.

The government had in August notified 4 per cent inflation target with a range of plus/ minus 2 per cent for the next five years under the monetary policy framework agreement

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China’s elderly population to climb to 240 million

Three elderly women look at a baby that an elderly man holds in his arms. (Photo-CFP) Beijing, Oct 2 (PTI): China will have 240 million people aged 60 or above by 2020, 17 per cent of the total population, putting a heavy strain on healthcare system and steady reduction of labour force in the world’s second largest economy. China currently has an elderly population of 220 million. and by 2020, senior citizens will make up 17 per cent of the population about 240 million, Liu Qian, deputy head of the National Health and Family Planning Commission told a conference. Liu

said China also faced severe situation with regard to chronic diseases, with more than 260 million chronically ill patients in the country.

These illnesses are to blame for over 86 per cent of deaths in China. Liu was quoted the per capita annual spending on health was estimated at around USD 472 in 2015. In May this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting to review the situation as population above 60 years has climbed to 220 million people constituting 16 per cent

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Gandhi Jayanti day celebrated in S Africa

Mahatma Gandhi Johannesburg, Oct 2 (PTI): Mahatma Gandhi’s 147th birthday commemoration was marked today at South Africa’s highest judicial institution which is built on what was once a prison where he was jailed for opposing discriminator government policies in the country.

“It’s very important for us to remember Gandhi, and it’s more important in South Africa, where it is more appropriate for us to be standing right here, because this is where our country’s struggle for democracy saw fruition in the development of the Constitution that is unparalleled anywhere in the world,” said Kirti Menon, a granddaughter of Gandhi at a function held at the Constitution Hill.

Constitution Hill is built on a prison where Gandhi was jailed for opposing discriminator government policies in the country. “It is also the place where Gandhi the lawyer became Gandhi the prisoner; and in becoming the prisoner he found four very important messages for us – truth; passive resistance and how to apply that to address social injustices in our society; non-violence

India to ratify Paris climate deal at UN United Nations, Oct 2 (PTI): India will ratify the landmark Paris climate deal today to bring into force the agreement expected to give momentum to implementation of measures at international level to control global warming. Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin will hand over signed documents to the head of UN treaty division at the opening of the special event to mark the International Day of NonViolence.

The move comes after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to a proposal approved earlier by the government to coincide with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who believed in a minimum carbon footprint.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on September 25 said: “There is one work left in the CoP21 (Conference of Parties). Ratification is yet to be done and India too is yet to do it.” Marking a moment in history, India had joined over 170 countries in signing

the pact in April that brought together developing and developed nations for beginning work on cutting down greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming.

The ratification by India, which has a population of over 1.2 billion, is expected to give momentum to the implementation of measures at the international level to control global warming. Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave told reporters in New Delhi yesterday that “this (decision) was taken after a lot of deliberations and with a view to give the world a messege...

India is fast becoming a super power”. India, the world’s third biggest carbon emitter after the US and China which are responsible for around 40 per cent of the global carbon emissions, accounts for 4.1 per cent of global emissions.

Earlier this month, the US and China had formally joined the Paris agreement, which was adopted by 195 parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change last December in Paris.

and peace,” Menon added.

“Just by seeing the (local) Sunday newspapers today, you will see that all four of those are more or less absent from our lives, so the journey and the quest still continues,” Menon added.

Menon was referring to headlines about corruption and criminal activities in South African government and public institutions, as well as nationwide student protests that included burning down libraries and confrontation with police.

Menon called for all present to apply the four principles to fight the social ills in society.

“I trust that Gandhi’s message permeates into our lives in a responsible way, not just on October 2, but that on every day we take a lesson from that and apply it. The event took place beside a bust of Gandhi that was unveiled by then President Pratibha Patil a few years ago,” Mennon said.

Next to the bust is a special exhibition on Gandhi and South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela that was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visited the country in July this year.

Trump could have avoided paying taxes: Report Washington, Oct 2 (PTI): Donald Trump, who has refused to release his tax records, was under pressure today after a damning report by a major US daily suggested the billionaire Republican nominee could have avoided paying taxes for nearly two decades, a development that may hurt his presidential bid.

The revelations, that he declared a USD 916 million loss on his 1995 income tax return that might have allowed him to dodge paying income tax for up to 18 months, threatened to put the 70-year-old tycoon’s tax records at the centre of the presidential campaign nearly a month ahead of the November 8 election.

Presidential candidates aiming for the White House have traditionally made their tax records public in the interest of transparency.

But Trump has vehemently refused to disclose his tax records, saying his taxes are under federal audit.

There is no legal reason why a person under audit cannot make their tax records public while they are running for the office. Many voters too have demanded that Trump make his tax records public.

In an investigative report, The New York Times said Trump declared a USD 916 million loss on his 1995

income tax returns.

“The 1995 tax records, never before disclosed, reveal the extraordinary tax benefits that Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, derived from the financial wreckage he left behind in the early 1990s through mismanagement of three Atlantic City casinos, his ill-fated foray into the airline business and his ill-timed purchase of the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan,” the report said.

The Trump campaign, responding to the news report, said his income tax returns was obtained illegally by the Times and attacked the daily as “an extension of the Clinton Campaign, the Democratic Party and their global special interests.”

“What is happening now with the FBI and DOJ (Department of Justice) on Hillary Clinton’s emails and illegal server, including her many lies and her lies to Congress are worse than what took place in the administration of Richard Nixon - and far more illegal,” it said.

“Mr Trump knows the tax code far better than anyone who has ever run for president and he is the only one that knows how to fix it,” the campaign added.

The campaign, however, did not address the tax issues raised by the report.

Aleppo facing inhuman ‘savagery’: UN GENEVA, Oct 2 (PTI): Civilians under bombardment in Syria’s rebel-held east Aleppo are facing “a level of savagery that no human should have to endure,” the UN aid chief said on Sunday. Stephen O’Brien, who heads the United Nations humanitarian office (OCHA), issued a fresh plea to ease the suffering of some 250,000 people besieged by a Russianbacked Syrian government offensive to retake the key city.

In a statement, O’Brien called for “urgent action to bring an end to their living hell.” Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is battling to reclaim Aleppo, once the country’s economic powerhouse. Diplomatic efforts to stem the bloodshed have failed.

“The healthcare system in eastern Aleppo is all but obliterated,” O’Brien said, after the largest hospital in the rebelcontrolled area was hit by barrel bombs on Saturday.

“Medical facilities are being hit one by one,” he added.

O’Brien urged warring parties to at the very least allow medical evacuations for the hundreds of civilians in urgent need of care.

With many basic medications now unavailable most supplies are running short, patients are being turned away from health centres and the need for evacuations is likely “to rise dramatically in the coming days,” O’Brien said.

Kingston, OCT 2 (Agenies): Haiti has begun evacuating residents from high-risk areas as Hurricane Matthew threatens widespread damage with flash floods and winds of up to 240km/h (150mph), forecasters say.

The strongest hurricane in the Atlantic in almost a decade is expected to hit Haiti and Jamaica on Monday, the US National Hurricane Center says.

Residents have been stocking up on emergency supplies.

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness has urged citizens to make preparations .

The category-four hurricane is expected to bring up to 64 cm (25 inches) of rain, which could trigger life-threatening landslides and floods, according to forecasters.

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London, Oct 2 (PTI): British Prime Minister Theresa May today said she will formally begin the process of the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) by the end of March 2017, ending the speculation surrounding the timing of the move.

May confirmed the deadline for triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which sets in place a two-year process of withdrawal or so-called Brexit, as the first quarter of next year.

She has also promised a “Great Repeal Bill” in the next Queen’s Speech, which sets parliamentary business for the year.

While the prime minister had long hinted that she would start the process early next year, many observers had speculated that she would hold off until the French presidential elections, due to conclude in May. It will repeal the act that took the UK into the forerunner of the 28-nation trading bloc and remove the European Communities Act 1972 from the UK’s statute book after the British public had voted in favour of Brexit in a June 23 referendum.

“This is about delivering for the British people, and this is not just about leaving the EU, it’s about that essential question of the trust people have in their politicians. The people have spoken, we will deliver on that,” May was quoted as saying by BBC.

Forecasters have warned of the storm’s potential catastrophic consequences to impoverished Haiti. (Source-Internet) ricanes “It has been chaos from In the capital Kingston, morning,” said Melain Azan, a supermarkets were crowded shopkeeper. with people looking for canned “We have been (selling an) unbelievable amount of food, water and flashlights.

Hungary holds referendum on EU mandatory migrant plan Budapest, Oct 2 (Agencies): People in Hungary are voting in a referendum on accepting mandatory EU quotas for relocating migrants. Rightwing Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposes plans to relocate a total of 160,000 migrants across the bloc. Under the scheme, announced after last year’s migrant crisis, Hungary would receive 1,294 asylum seekers. Opinion polls suggest strong support for a rejection among those who say they will vote. To be valid, turnout needs to be over 50% of voters.

During the migrant crisis, Hungary became a transit state on the Western Balkan route to Germany and other EU des-

tinations. In an effort to curb the influx, it sealed its border with Serbia and Croatia. The measure was popular at home but criticised by human rights groups. Voters are being asked: “Do you want the European Union to be able to mandate the obligatory resettlement of non-Hungarian citizens into Hungary even without the approval of the National Assembly?” In December Hungary filed a court challenge against the EU plan, which would see relocations over two years.

In a TV interview on Thursday, Orban said: “If there are more ‘no’ votes than ‘yes’ votes, that means Hungarians do not accept the rule

which the bureaucrats of the European Commission want to forcefully impose on us.”

“The more migrants there are, the greater the risk of terror,” he added, according to excerpts published by Reuters news agency. The EU proposal was meant to ease pressure on Greece and Italy, the main entry points for migrants and refugees into the bloc. Orban closely links migration to terrorism, and what he regards as the dilution of European Christian culture. He wants to play a bigger role on the European stage, as a “champion of the concerns of ordinary Europeans”, against the actions of “an unelected, liberal elite”.

Nepal: crossborder terrorism should be stopped Kathmandu, Oct 2 (PTI): Regretting that the regional environment is “not conducive” to host the next SAARC Summit, current Chair of the group in Nepal today said member states must ensure their territories are not used for cross-border terrorism.

Days after India and four other countries pulled out of the 19th SAARC Summit indirectly blaming Pakistan for creating an atmosphere which was not right for successfully holding the event, Nepal said it strongly believes that “an environment of peace and stability is essential for a meaningful regional cooperation”.

Nepal “unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” and expresses its solidarity in the global fight against terrorism,” Nepal’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement, adding the country has always condemned all acts of terrorism in the region.

May to trigger Brexit process by March 2017

Theresa May When pressed, she did not give an exact date beyond saying “by the end of March” for triggering Article 50, but said it set the timetable “for the first quarter of 2017”.

“We’ll be starting the negotiations once we’ve triggered Article 50, but I think it’s important to get the right deal for the British people,” she said.

May said she believed it was important to have a deal in place with the EU, hinting that was preferable to a so-called ‘hard Brexit’ in which the UK leaves the economic bloc without a formal deal in place for a continued trading relationship.

“I think we do want to negotiate what the relationship will be. Things will be different in the future, once we leave the EU, we’ll be in a different position. We’ll be an independent country”.

Evacuations in Haiti as powerful storm looms

kerosene lamps, flashlights, battery radios, plastic containers, tarpaulins, candles - you name it.” Officials have warned the high winds could batter

Jamaica’s main tourist areas including Montego Bay in the north.

In Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, residents from outlying islands have been evacuated, and officials have banned boating.

The hurricane is expected to cause up to 101 cm (40 inches) of rain there.

Matthew is expected to hit Cuba on Tuesday, potentially reaching the colonial city of Santiago de Cuba and the US Navy base of Guantanamo Bay. An evacuation of nonessential personnel was under way at the base and everyone remaining there was being told to take shelter, the Navy said in a statement. There are about 5,500 people living on the base, including 61 men held at the detention centre.

Pak to crack whip on Indian channels to ‘cleanse’ airwaves Lahore, Oct 2 (PTI): Pakistan will launch a crackdown on Indian TV channels from October 15 to “cleanse” the country’s airwaves of “illegal content”, electronic media regulator said today, reversing Musharraf era relaxation on airing of popular Indian dramas and movies.

Pa k i s t a n E l e c t r o n i c Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) said it will “implement a comprehensive strategy to effectively counter proliferation of Indian channels through illegal DTH (Direct To Home) and excessive Indian content on satellite TV channels and FM radios”. PEMRA yesterday asked all channels to immediately stop broadcast of illegal Indian content. The

decision came in the wake of ongoing tension between India and Pakistan following the Uri terror attack and Indian Army’s surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC. “Retired general Pervez Musharraf had allowed Indian dramas on TVs and movies in cinemas of Pakistan to please India and no government checked it ever.

There is October 15 deadline for TV channels, FM radios and cable operators to follow the law,” PEMRA said. “Any attempt by anyone to torpedo PEMRA writ and this consensus among stakeholders, so close to the deadline, would confirm the fears that certain vested interests do not want Indian channels and content to go off air in Pakistan.

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The Tobu Area Students' Union is pleased to congratulate Shri. Yamlau G/T GHS, Bumei and Shri. Nyamnyei P/T GPS 'B' C/shu, on being awarded the prestigious District and State Level Teachers Award 2016.

The Union prays and wishes them good health and success in their future endavours.

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Washington, Oct 2 (PTI): Former Pakistan army chief Pervez Musharraf, the architect of Kargil aggression in 1999, has said he would have “counter-threatened” India in response to the strong statements by Indian leaders following the terror attack on an Indian army camp in Uri. “I would be counterthreatening India,” the retired general said in response to a question while speaking at the Washington Ideas Forum on Thursday.

The 73-year-old former Pakistani military dictator was referring to the statements made by Indian leaders and military officials after the Uri terror attack on September 18.

Asked about his suggestion of “counter-threatening”, Musharraf said, “Yes, because they are threatening us that they are going to strike us at the time and place of their choosing. Now, this has been said by nobody less than Prime Minister, Defence Minister and the military general, the director general military operations.

“This is a very serious matter,” Musharraf, said, adding that threats like “striking at the time and place of choosing” should not be made.

“What will Pakistan do?

Obviously, we will strike at the time and place of our choosing,” the former President said.

“That will escalate the war. So don’t do it. I think the war hysteria that is being created in India, I repeat, India, not in Pakistan, is an issue.

They do that always. This is not the only time. Every time they do that,” he alleged.

of the total population, far sooner than expected.

Chinese capital is already feeling the heat with numbers of pensioners climbing up to 23.4 per cent of about 22 million population. In order to address the long term impact of the population the Chinese government this year has scrapped the three-decade-old one-child policy and permitted people to have a second child.

The Beijing local government expects 30 per cent of the city’s population to be aged 60 or above by 2030.

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With immense joy and gladness, the Meriema Village Students’ Union felicitates Miss. Asonuo Kezie-o, D/o. Mr. K. Kezie-o of Meriema Village on being selected as a Senior Grade of Indian Information Service, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in the recently declared U.P.S.C Exam 2016.

The Meriema Village Students’ Union is proud of your achievement and conveys heartiest congratulations to you and your family. Further, we wish you God’s blessings, wisdom and his guidance in all your future endeavour.

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atkai Road Project”as big as it sounds, is indeed a mega project initiated by the SUPCC and PGSWC in collaboration with the Patkai Alumnai Association and Fingerprints (NGO), in the midst of high Criticisms; somewhere, somehow, something had to be done to justify the condition of the road.

The success of this project requires a heavy financial resource, which the College authority cannot suffice.

Therefore, the SUPCC along with the PGSWC has arranged a donation drive by

organising a ‘Charity Concert’ featuring talented and well known artistes of the state in order to raise money in contribution towards the project.

The success of this project will be credited to all the cheerful contributors so be the one among, by being a part of the concert.

The concert will be held on October 7, 5 p.m. onwards at Bundrock Chapel.

Bands participating in the charity concert are Alobo Naga and the Band, The Gluttones, Slice of Heaven, Tekhengulo-ü, Zaza & Virie and Nüsavelü.

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nter School Singing Competition 2016 organized by the ZZone Clusters, Peren, was held on October 1 at the Indoor Stadium, Peren.

Young children from various schools took part in the competition where Government Higher Secondary School Peren emerged away as the winner and Government Middle School DC Colony taking the runner up spot.

Various prizes and gifts were distributed by the special invitee Peren EAC-Tsidi Hairang, to the participating Schools.

The judges for the Competition were renowned musicians of the district Namnahei Nza and Zalevonuo.

ZZone further acknowledges the contribution of various individuals and well-wishers whose contribution led to the success of the yearly event.

Liam Gallagher says today’s bands need to cause more mischief

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iam Gallagher has called out today’s young bands for failing to behave like proper rock stars.

During an interview to promote Oasis documentary Supersonic, Gallagher shared his view that “any band worth their salt is not just music”.

Asked whether he really means this, Gallagher told The Sunday Times: “Without a doubt. If it’s all about music, then it’s Coldplay. The most rock’n’roll thing Chris Martin did was wear a leather jacket.

I thought, ‘Go on, lad. That’s a start.’”

Encouraging today’s musicians to cause more mischief, Gallagher said: “If I was a 20-year-old in a band and somebody stuck [an iPhone] in my face, I’d stick it up their arse, or mine. There is no excuse for young bands to act like grown men. When you’re older and have kids, cool it out a bit, but I get up to more mischief in K

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my butcher’s than [they] do on their fucking tours. Maybe it’s just where we’re from.”

He added: “I guess it goes back to the working-class thing.

The shit-kickers aren’t breaking through. A lot of music these days is by middle-class kids.”

Speaking in another interview to promote Supersonic, Gallagher criticised brother Noel for dressing like Gary Barlow.

This week saw bookmakers slash the odds of Oasis reforming to tour in 2017, while former guitarist Bonehead said he’d ‘be there like a shot’ if a reunion seemed likely.

his life more interesting than most.

Whether it’s his mother baring her breasts on TV or his dad making him watch graphic war documentaries as a child, things are rarely dull.

Jack says: “I just like a heads up. If you’re gonna jump out of a closet and scare me, I have more fun if I’m in on the joke. So if she’s gonna bare her breasts on national TV...”

The father and son duo have been working together on a show for the History Channel called Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour,which in itself has been traumatic for Jack.

He adds: “There’s road trip rules...everyone knows that. If you fart in the car, roll the window down. He doesn’t do that.”

Black Sabbath complete their The End farewell tour in their home city of Birmingham, UK, on February 4.

Dolly Parton creates history on Hot Country Songs Chart

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hanks to her new featured turn on Pentatonix’s “Jolene,” Parton is the only artist with top 20 hits on the chart in the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s & ‘10s.

As previously reported, “Forever Country,” by the superstar-infused collective dubbed Artists of Then, Now & Forever, vaults in at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart (dated Oct. 8).

It also launches at No. 21 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. “Forever” is a medley of three songs, including Dolly Parton’s classic “I Will Always Love You,” with the icon earning the closing scene in the official “Forever” video.

Making Music With Their Friends: ‘Forever Country’ Debuts at No. 1 on Hot

Country Songs Parton adds even more country chart honors, as she notches her first top 20 hit on Hot Country Songs in 10 years, as “Jolene,” another reworking of a beloved title from her catalog, by vocal quintet Pentatonix featuring Parton, debuts at No. 18.

Thanks to the arrival of the new take on “Jolene,” Parton is the only artist with top 20 hits on Hot Country Songs in the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s & ‘10s. Notably, Willie Nelson could match that feat of longevity if he can score a top 20 entry under his own name during the ‘10s, as he’s reached the region in each decade from the ‘60s through the ‘00s; it’s no surprise, of course,

that Nelson’s “On the Road Again” also forms a third of “Forever Country” (with Parton’s “Always” and John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads”).

Along with her top 20 history, Parton is also the only artist with top 40-charting titles on Hot Country Songs in each decade from the ‘60s through the ‘10s.

Additionally of note, late legend George Jones is the only artist to appear on Hot Country Songs, at any rank, in every decade since the list launched as a multi-metric survey on Oct. 20, 1958; he most recently appeared on the chart in 2013.

Gospel Beat Contest winners with one of the judges after the grand finale at the Heritage, Kohima.

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ith the objective to promote Gospel music amongst the youngster, a Gospel Beat Contest under the theme: ‘Music to God’ was organized by the Kohima Baptist Youth Fellowship (KBYF) and was held on September 30 and October 1 at Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima.

Altogether, 12 bands from all over Nagaland participated where 6 bands were shortlisted for The Grand Finale.

‘Project Psaltery’ from Chakhesang Baptist Church,

Minister Hill, Kohima emerged as the winner and walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 along with citation and free Music Video recording from Muza Production.

The ‘Headlines’ from SABCK and ‘Radio City ‘ from 4th NAP Baptist Church were awarded first and second runners up respectively.

All the top 6 selected bands will get free audio recordings for their original songs from Rewire Sound Recording Studio, Kohima.

The following individual awards were given as well; best

Star Trek fan page publishes ‘Trek Against Trump’

Kid Cudi features Pharrell in new song ‘Surfin’’

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letter published by a Star Trek fan page which urges fans of the series not to vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming US election has been endorsed by numerous members of the Star Trek cast and crew, both past and present.

Trek Against Trump, who stress that they are not affiliated or indeed officially endorsed by CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp or the Star Trek franchise, posted the statement on Thursday (September 29) attacking the Republican candidate for being “an amateur with a contemptuous ignorance of national laws and international realities.”

The letter has attracted particular interest for the support it has gained from some high-profile names who have been involved with Star Trek over the years. JJ Abrams, who directed the 2012 film Star Trek Into Darkness, leads the lengthy list of endorsers of the statement. Other signatures come from Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin, as well as actors Simon Pegg, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana. Members of the cast from the earlier series, meanwhile, have also thrown their weight behind the letter, including George Takei, Le Var Burton and Scott Bakula.

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id Cudi has shared his new single ‘Surfin’’, which features Pharrell Williams.Cudi’s upcoming new album, ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’, was due to come out yesterday (September 30), but has now been pushed back for a release later this month after a number of clearance issues were not resolved in time.

However, to tide his fans over, Cudi yesterday released two new songs, including the poppy and Pharrell-produced

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For receiving Appreciation Award for the school St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School as one of the best school for overall Performance and Data Management under the U-DISE Program along with other schools.

vocalist - We-u Akugha Mero from ‘Aftershock’ Kuzhami CBC, best guitarist-Hito Swu from ‘Headlines’ SABCK, best drummer- Dezo Thira from ‘Project Psaltery’ CBC (MH), Kohima, best rhythm and backing vocal-Bejoy Chetri from ‘Arcane Dreams’ Town BC Pfutsero, best keyboardist - Arile Khalo from ‘Project Psaltery’ CBC, MH, Kohima and the best bassist-Razo Tenunu from ‘Radio city ‘ 4th NAP BC. Tali Angh, Mathung Odyuo and James Basnet were the judges for the contest.

‘Surfin’’.

The second new song, ‘Frequency’, will open ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’, which itself is comprised of four “Acts”: ‘Tuned’, ‘Prophecy’, ‘Niveaux de l’Amour’ and ‘It’s Bright and Heaven is Warm’. “Everyone thinks they’re soooo great,” Cudi wrote. “Talkin’ top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them. Let me tell you something: The days of the fuckery are over. The fake ones wont be lasting too much longer.”

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ack Osbourne has revealed how his dad Ozzy once accidentally sent Robert Plant a text about a missing cat.

Discussing the Black Sabbath frontman’s lack of technical know-how when it comes to mobile phones, Jack tells the Conan show that Ozzy panicked when he couldn’t find his pet cat and ended up texting the Led Zeppelin hero by mistake.

Ozzy says: “I try, but I end up sending the wrong message to the wrong person. I can’t work a bloody digital watch, never mind a phone.”

Jack explains: “He once sent Robert Plant a text message like, ‘I can’t find the cat.’”

Ozzy says Plant replied with an obviously confused message of his own.

“He sent one back going,’ You can’t find the cat...?’”

Jack also jokes that his notoriously eccentric parents Ozzy and Sharon have made

Project Psaltery wins Gospel Beat Contest

Dear Mom, Kaholi Theja Chishi You are the beautiful woman perfectly described in the book of proverbs. Today we take this privilege to tell you that, “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Thank you for being our strength when times went rough, for being a lighthouse when we felt lost and for being a reservoir of love which never runs out.

We celebrate your precious life today and pray that God will replenish you with good health and spirit to fulfill His great purpose in your life and help you reach the next milestone.

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followers of the arts from all over the state.

This year’s Magnum Opus coincides with the International Artists Day which falls on October 25 is speculated to be a mega event as all varieties of artists will come together to celebrate, exhibit and perform some of their best acts in the town.

There will be various competitions like poetry writing, singing (originals only) while other demonstrations

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ct of Kindness (AOK) will be organizing Magnum Opus 2nd Edition, the music and art festival in collaboration with North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) on October 24 and 25 at the Stone garden, NEZCC, Diphupar, Dimapur.

Magnum Opus, which is a cumulative festival for various and all forms of major arts like singing, fine arts, photography, poetry, dance, fashion, handicrafts etc will bring together

will include dance, basic photography, bamboo craft and fine arts.

Best original songs will get free recording contract both audio and video by Sunep Lemtur and Tinted Lights Entertainment respectively, while indigenous online music store Indihut will promote the best performer.

Singers will also get an exclusive chance to be featured in either one of The Rec.urrent’s set, Boot Up Radio or Songs From The Den. Besides authentic certifications for their performances, lucky winners will also get a surprise packaged from the Governnor of Nagaland.

Stall will be provided for interested poets, photographers, craftsmen and designers for display and sale.

Special seminars and interactive sessions on Basic Photography, Art Demonstration, Poetry Writing Contest, Dance Demonstration, Bamboo Craft Session, Demonstration, Music Session will be held from 10am1pm on both the festival days.

In order to register, interested individuals, groups, brands or production houses can send their résumé(s) to AOK (email): actofkindness. dimapur@gmail.com or inbox the organizers in their FB page Act of Kindness.

To obtain further details, one may contact 9856-81-0966 or 7308-22-0128 on any working day between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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ou two set a true example of love and care. The way you enjoy the journey together, the way you smile together make us believe in love. You may experience lots of highs and lows, but the love you share stays above all. May God continue to be with you and bless you and use you as you continue the next journey with lots of challenges. Happy 25th anniversary.

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Ricciardo wins drama filled Malaysian GP

Ricciardo (centre) was unsurprisingly jubilant as he stood next to Max Verstappen (left) and Nico Rosberg on the podium.

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BEIJING, Oct 2 (Agencies): Rafael Nadal slammed changes being mulled by tennis governing bodies to shorten matches and make them more TV-friendly, saying that the move goes against the sport’s “values”.

“The kind of matches that stay on (in) the memory and on the history of our sport are a little bit long matches and dramatic matches that become emotional,” Nadal told reporters in Beijing.

Women’s tennis boss Steve Simon said last week the WTA was considering introducing super tie-breakers and no-ad scoring for singles matches.

The potential changes mirror the still-controversial rule shift made to non-Grand Slam doubles - on the men’s and women’s circuits - a decade ago.

The new format would create shorter matches that are more predictable in length, making them easier for broadcasters to accommodate.

“If you want to change the values of the sport, maybe yes,” the 30-year-old Spaniard said. “Tennis has values that we need to follow, in my opinion.”

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London, Oct 2 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho has insisted Wayne Rooney will remain Manchester United captain despite losing his place in the first team at Old Trafford.

Rooney was dropped from the starting XI for last week’s Premier League win over Leicester City and also started from the bench in the Europa League game against Zorya Luhansk.

Nevertheless, Mourinho is adamant Rooney has no reason to worry about potentially losing the armband, regardless of his changed status.

“Wayne is the captain, no matter what,” the manager told reporters. “It doesn’t matter whether he is on or off the pitch. He is my captain and the captain of the club and the captain of the players. “And that is difficult, to be the captain of everyone. So he has all the respect and all the support. He is a Manchester United man, he is a great professional and wants to win and of course he was happy when we scored.

“He is speaking to the players and motivates people.

He does exactly in the dressing room the same as he did a couple of weeks ago when he was starting matches. He is our man. He will score goals for us and he will work hard for us, I have no doubts about it.”

Mokokchung district boxing association launched Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) which was formed on September 5 had its first formal official meeting at the residence of senior advisor, Subong Longkumer in Mokokchung on October 1.

The association is headed by Imkummeren Jamir as the president and Rongsentoshi Jamir as the vice president.

The Mokokchung District Boxing Association (MDBA) was formed by likeminded sports personalities in Mokokchung, especially those in the field of martial arts and senior boxers.

The aims and objectives of the MDBA is to train the youngsters in the field of sports, to look beyond the confines of the district and the state, and to excel in the national and international levels, stated Rongsentoshi Jamir in a press release.

The MDBA also envisages to inculcate in the youngsters the essence of selfdiscipline, the art of wellbeing, the importance of healthy living and most important of all, the importance of maintain a healthy lifestyle as a responsible citizen through a balanced life of body, mind and soul, it added.

The need for starting the MDBA was brought up

Paris bid for 2024 Olympics has no worries Paris, Oct 2 (IANS): Paris’s bid for the 2024 Olympics won’t be affected by the possible withdrawal of Rome from the hosting race, the French city’s co-chairman for the bid Tony Estanguet has said.

Just 10 days ago, Rome mayor Virginia Raggi announced her opposition to the Italian city’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing financial and corruption risk concerns.

The investments and costs needed to successfully host such a big event would be too high for the debt-rid-

den city, Raggi reasoned.

Estanguet, however, declined to take financial problem as a major concern. “We don’t have any budget problem. It could not be possible,” said the 38-year-old triple Olympic gold medallist on Saturday.

“One of the fact about Paris 2024 is that we already have 95 percent of existing venues and we only miss an aquatic centre. So we don’t speak about a big budget.”

“We planned to have 3 billion euros ($3.37 million) with margin in case, as anything can happen.”

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been a bit emotional. I said two weeks ago we would win one and we did.”

Verstappen, who turned 19 on Friday, celebrated his podium finish and his birthday by also drinking the sweaty cocktail.

Meanwhile Rosberg sliced his way back through the field imperiously after the first corner drama and was surprised to make the podium.

Hamilton now has to pick himself up quickly ahead of next Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda said the team had “let down” Hamilton.

Hamilton’s failure to finish and Rosberg’s third place mean that Mercedes missed a chance to clinch the constructors’ championship in Sepang.

They have 553 points but Red Bull, who picked up 43 points for the one-two, have closed the gap to 194 points with a maximum of 215 up for grabs in the remaining five races of the season.

Rooney will remain Man Utd captain: Mourinho

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Members of the Mokokchung District Boxing Association after the formal launching of the association on October 1.

after much deliberation and discussions. The sports personalities of Mokokchung strongly stressed the need for a boxing association, the need for bringing up the youngsters through sports and also to promote the art of boxing in the society, stated the release.

The MDBA has recognized the untapped talents among the youths – both boys and girls – in Mokokchung society, and the need for providing a platform to hone their

Modi unveils BRICS U-17 football trophy NEW DELHI, Oct 2 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled the trophy for the BRICS U-17 football tournament, scheduled to be held in Goa from October 5 to 15. “Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled the Trophy for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament in New Delhi,” the PMO said in a statement. “The MoS (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Vijay Goel; and the President of the All India Football Federation, Shri Praful Patel, were present on the occasion.

Ambassadors from BRICS countries were also present.”

Wishing the tournament a grand success, the Prime Minister had said that he was confident that it would meet its objective of facilitating greater understanding and friendship amongst all participants.

The tournament aims at taking the ongoing interaction and cohesion amongst the BRICS nations to a new level of exchange between the youth of these countries in the field of sports.

Perceived as a Roll On Tournament, it will be a harbinger of similar exchanges in other sports also. The ceremony was also attended by Ambassadors and High Commissioners of BRICS nations and other dignitaries.

talents through the disciplined art of boxing.

The MDBA will also be organizing free boxing clinics within the next few months where all the boxing enthusiasts irrespective of age, sex or community can take part and avail the training from certified trainers. In this connection, the MDBA has invited all the aspiring boxing enthusiasts to contact the association for registration and coaching.

The MDBA has already roped in renowned sports personalities in the core team; prominent among them are senior citizen and bodybuilder Subong Longkumer, veteran sportsperson and former bureaucrat, Meren Paul ,and conservationist and martial artist, C Tia Longkumer as the senior advisor of the association, and also entrepreneur and boxing enthusiast, Merang Longkumer as the treasurer.

KPC sports day held Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): The Kohima Press Club (KPC) held its annual sports day on October 1 in the premises of the club. A total number of 25 members participated in different disciplines.

KPC has expressed gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Kohima and Kohima District Sports Council chairman, Rovilatuo Mor for extending financial assistance to the club towards conducting its annual sports event. The club has also appreciated all its members for their positive support and participation in the event.

Results: MEN Table Tennis 1st- Neidilhoutuo Sechu 2nd- Ketu Viluo 3rd- Asa Seyie Chess 1st- Okenjeet Sandham

2nd- Narain B. Sagar 3rd- Neidilhoutuo Sechu Carrom 1st- Narain B.Sagar 2nd- Ketu Viluo 3rd- Nchum Odyuo WOMEN Table Tennis 1st- Asonuo Kezio 2nd- Vibi Yhokha Chess 1st- Thitalu 2nd- Emilo Konyak Women carrom 1st- Emilo Konyak 2nd- Vibi Yhokha 3rd- Asonuo Kezio Chinese Checkers 1st- Asonuo Kezio 2nd- Grace Odyuo 3rd- Vibi Yhokha Ludo (Open category) 1st- Kopelo Krome 2nd- Mhale Kire 3rd- Alem Jamir

BUTCHER UNION CHUMUKEDIMA CHUMUKEDIMA : NAGALAND

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The President, Secretary and all the members of Butcher Union Chumukedima Town express deep pain and grief at the sudden demise of our active member Lt. Kenei Rengma on 29th September 2016.

The Union conveys its deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and pray that Almighty God to grant them strength to bear the precious loss at the moment of sorrow, and further pray to the departed soul to rest in peace.

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BORN : 2nd August 1973 Died : 3rd October 2015 A year has passed since you left us all. Your absence is still felt and the hole in our hearts are still not filled, Yet there is an unexplainable assurance in our hearts that you are in a better place and a big task ahead to be fulfilled by the ones that you left behind to reach the place where you are, to meet you once again. Nobody can take your place in our hearts, so we try our best the same place in someone else’s heart. To walk in your footsteps is a huge task. You have led many and inspired many but we promise we will try our best.

Lots of love from your family and loved ones

Born on: 15-03-1927 | Died on: 26-09-2016 We, the bereaved family members, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and everyone who stood by us and supported us physically, emotionally, financially, materially and spiritually at the sudden demise of Mrs. Abenla Achumi, wife of Late Shivito Achumi, who left for her heavenly abode on 26/09/2016. God has been kind to her, she had no sicknesses whatsoever and while taking her afternoon nap, she died peacefully in her sleep at around 2.30 pm on 26/09/2016. Though we are unable to thank each of you individually, we pray to Almighty God to shower all of you with His blessings for the kindness you have shown during our time of grief and sorrow.

Our special thanks go to: I. Lhomithi Baptist Church Dimapur.

II. Women Department, Lhomithi Baptist Church III. Youth Department, Lhomithi Baptist Church IV. Lhomithi Village Council V. Sumi Baptist Church Seyochung Town.

VI. Mr. Hukheto L.Yeptho (GB), Lhomithi Village.

VII. UCO Bank Staff, Chumukedima Branch VIII. UCO Bank Staff, Diphupar Branch IX. HDFC Bank Staff, Purana Bazar Branch X. Mummies’ Prayer Group, Notun Bosti Dimapur

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to snatch back the lead from Rosberg, who was relegated from second on the grid to 21st after he was hit by Vettel on the first bend.

Vettel was forced to retire with a broken front suspension in the incident that also involved Verstappen.

Hamilton had got away cleanly from pole position and sped off into the distance, clear of the trouble behind him.

He looked to be heading for a comfortable win until his engine let go in the most spectacular fashion.

An ecstatic Ricciardo celebrated his first win of the season on the podium with a “shoey” - drinking champagne from his driving boot.

“It was a race of challenges,” said Ricciardo.

“Lewis got the lead and had his problems. It went the other way in Monaco, and I will take this today,” said the Australian, referring to his botched final pit stop which handed Hamilton victory in Monaco earlier in the season.

“It has been two years since (my) last win, and it has

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Sepang, Oct 2 (Agencies): Daniel Ricciardo led a Red Bull one-two as a distraught Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of regaining the world championship lead went up in smoke at a dramatic, actionpacked Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton was leading with 15 laps to go when his engine exploded at the Sepang International Circuit.

“No, no,” cried the Englishman as flames appeared at the back of his car, leaving Ricciardo to take the lead ahead of teammate Max Verstappen.

Championship leader Nico Rosberg survived a firstbend spin involving Sebastian Vettel and a 10-second penalty to take third place and extend the gap over Mercedes teammate Hamilton to 23 points with just five races remaining.

Hamilton was almost in tears with his head in his hands after the dramatic end to his race which has dealt a severe blow to his chances of securing a third drivers’ championship in a row.

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ATK hold Chennaiyin FC to 2-2 draw

Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS): South African winger Sameehg Doutie helped hosts Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) overturn a deficit to hold reigning champions Chennaiyin FC to a 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League (ISL) football match here on Sunday.

Doutie stood between Chennaiyin and a win by scoring a goal and winning a penalty to inspire a comeback

from a 1-2 deficit at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium.

Doutie (59th minute) scored either side of Chennayin’s two goals by Jayesh Rane (66 and 70) to keep the see-saw battle level at the end of ninety minutes. Atletico’s equalising goal from the penalty was scored by Canadian striker Ian Hume in the 86th minute.

Chennaiyin’s marquee player John Arne Riise hit the

India in commanding position vs NZ at Eden

Rohit Sharma celebrates his fifty during 3rd day of the 2nd Test match against New Zealand. (PTI) Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI): India emerged stronger in the battle of attrition against a gritty New Zealand to take complete control of the second cricket Test by grabbing a 339-run lead, riding on Rohit Sharma’s fluent 82-run knock on day three of the match here.

The Indians were pushed hard in the first two sessions but roared back in the final session to be 227/8 at stumps, which were again drawn early at 63.2 overs owing to bad light.

Wriddhiman Saha (39) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (8) were at the crease when play ended for the day.

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performance, the hosts look set to go 2-0 up in the three-match series, a result that would also propel them to the top of the ICC Test rankings.

Earlier, resuming at yesterday’s 128/7, the Black Caps’ first innings wrapped up at 204 helped primarily by comebackman Jeetan Patel’s run-a-ball 47, which was laced with nine hits to the fence.

The struggle on the difficult-to-negotiate Eden Gardens track, however, was not exclusive to the New Zealanders and the hosts too found the going tough. The in-form duo of pacer Matt Henry (3/44) and Mitchell Santner (3/51) contin-

ued to deliver for New Zealand, especially in the post-lunch session before Virat Kohli’s men gathered themselves in the final session.

Reduced to 91/5, the home team was rescued by Rohit and Saha, who had scored an unbeaten half-century in the first innings as well. The two put on 103 run off 179 deliveries to steer India out of trouble.

Eden Gardens thus once again proved to be Rohit’s happy-hunting ground where he has a debut Test century, an ODI world record 264, two IPL titles for Mumbai Indians, beside a Ranji Trophy double.

Among the top half, Kohli, who has been struggling for some time, produced a fine 65-ball 45, including 7 fours, to announce his return to form before being trapped LBW by Boult off a delivery that kept low because of the unpredictable bounce.

Rohit took it forward from there and hit nine fours and two sixes en route to his second fifty in two Tests, and sixth overall.

The 29-year-old’s fluent knock was brought to an end by Santner who induced a faint edge from his bat, caught by Luke Ronchi.

Brief scores: India 316 & 2227/8 (Virat Kohli 45, Rohit Sharma 82; Trent Boult 2-28, Matt Henry 3-44) lead New Zealand 204 (Ross Taylor 36, Jeetan Patel 47; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 5-48, Mohammad Shami 3-70) by 339 runs.

ing off the underside of the bar taking a deflection leaving Debjit stranded.

The hosts banked on counter attacks early with wide midfielders Lara and Doutie getting the better of Mohanraj and Wadoo more often than not.

Doutie, Hume and Postiga combined well to ruffle their rivals’ feathers and coach Marco Materazzi will be indebted to Mendy for repeatedly thwarting ATK’s forays.

Trying to stop one such raid, the inaugural champions won a free kick from 35 yards.

Lara’s effort dipped viciously forcing a late punch from custodian Duwayne Kerr near the half time.

It was goalless at the interval.

The hosts were rewarded for their industriousness down the wings after the break.

Postiga looped a measured ball for Doutie who had already outran Mohanraj, sidesteeping the ball past Kerr to give his side the lead in the 59th minute.

But the tide changed soon, with Chennaiyin scoring twice in quick succession.

First, Rane scored off Jeje’s pass taking the first touch neatly to fire home from close.

Four minutes later, Mulder rode his luck to score off a deflection as Tiri failed to clear the ball. Things were going well for Chennaiyin until the 86th minute when substitute Jerry Lalrinzuala pushed Doutie inside the box to earn a penalty. Hume tucked the penalty to the left of Kerr who got his fingertips but failed to keep the ball out.

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): Futsal 5-A Side Tournament, organised by Baptist Youth Endeavour Liangmai Baptist Phumling New Jalukie, would be held from October 13-15 at local ground, New Jalukie.

The champions of the tournament would receive Rs.15, 000 along with certificates and medals while the runnerup would pocket Rs.8000, medals and certificates. The best player and highest scorer would receive Rs.500 each along with certificate and medal. There would also be man of the match award in every game.

The registration fee is Rs.700 and the last date of registration is on October 8.

Interested teams can collect the forms from Ch.Pharmacy, New Jalukie and Mpom Pharmacy, Jalukie Town. For more information, contact 09402729913 or 08974414510.

Pfutsero penalty shootout tourney

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): The 1st open penalty shootout tournament, organised by Win FC Pfutsero, would be held on October 7 and 8 at Pfutsero Sports Complex.

The champion, runnersup, third and fourth place would carry a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, Rs.30,000, Rs.20,000 and Rs.10, 000 respectively.

Interested teams can collect the entry forms from Bible House Kohima, Riwe Mekru’s shop Pfutsero and Life Centre Pfutsero. For further details, contact Kope Kronu- 9612367421, Tali Kapfo -9612512475 and Sabu Kapfo9615771164.

Stoke hold Utd; Spurs sink City London, Oct 2 (Agencies): Joe Allen netted an 83rd-minute equaliser, as Stoke City held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Anthony Martial gave Jose Mourinho’s side the lead on 68 minutes, but Wales international Allen took advantage of a David de Gea error to bring to an end a run of 14 straight Stoke defeats at Old Trafford.

De Gea’s opposite number Lee Grant, making just the second Premier League appearance of his career, kept his side in the match in the opening hour with fine saves from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Juan Mata and Paul Pogba.

But the 33-year-old was finally beaten by Martial, who seemed to have secured United a 14th consecutive Premier League win over the Potters at Old Trafford with a sublime goal midway through the second half. The Frenchman ran at the Stoke defence down the left flank and fed substitute Wayne Rooney inside the area with a low pass, only for the England captain, not up to the pace of the game after just a minute on the pitch, to be easily dispossessed by Geoff Cameron.

But the ball dropped at the feet of Martial, who had continued his run and stayed composed to curl a shot into the top corner of Grant’s goal.

But, to the delight of former United fans’ favourite Mark Hughes on the Stoke bench, the visitors secured their first league point at Old Trafford since 1980 thanks to Allen’s tap-in into an empty goal.

There seemed little danger as Glen Johnson’s deflected

Zlatan Ibrahimovic fights for the ball during their EPL match against Stoke City on Sunday. shot from the edge of the area squirted along the ground, but de Gea made the kind of mistake long forgotten since his debut season in 2001, and Jon Walters was able to recycle the ball for Allen to swoop.

United had a golden chance to nick all three points in the final minute, but Pogba saw his close-range header from Marcus Rashford’s inch-perfect cross from the right slam off the crossbar with Grant, for once, flailing.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have made their best start to a season since their titlewinning 1960-61 campaign after overcoming Manchester City 2-0 at White Hart Lane.

Pep Guardiola’s unbeaten start to his Premier League career was snatched away from the former Barcelona man as an own-goal from Nicolás Ota-

mendi and a strike from Deli Alli helped the home side to second in the Premier League table.

The hosts – who made it difficult for Guardiola’s side with their high tempo and energy from the first minute, forced an own-goal in the 9th minute after Danny Rose’s cross was mistakenly converted by the disappointing Nicolás Otamendi.

In-form man, Son Heung-min scored six goals in his last six Premier League games for Mauricio Pochettino’s and he turned provider in the 36th minute when his intelligent pass found Dele Alli who swept his attempt past Claudio Bravo.

Match results Southampton 0 – 0 Leicester City Burnley FC 0 – 1 Arsenal

4th Faith in Action taekwondo c’ship

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): The 4th Faith in Action Taekwondo Championship would be held on October 7 and 8 in the State Badminton indoor Stadium, Dimapur under the theme “Excel through Taekwondo.” About 300 boys and girls from renowned schools and academies from Nagaland would compete in 10 different weight categories in 5 sections besides individual, group Poomsae and Best of the Best Fighters competition.

The championship would be graced by R. S. Panesar, civil engineer, a social worker, entrepreneur and former assistant

governor of Rotary International District 3240 on October 7. Korean Grand Master Seong Kuk Jeong, 7th Dan Black Belt from Kukkiwon, South Korea would be the chief technical chairman and special guest.

The medal winners of the championship would also participate in the forthcoming International Taekwondo Championship to be held from December 27-30 at Kolkata.

South Korea, China, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, Malaysia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and India would participate in the international championship.

CSA meeting on October 4

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): The Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) has convened a meeting of executive members at CPO hall Chümoukedima on October 4 at 09:00 a.m. Therefore, all the office bearers of CSA, representatives of Group -A, representatives of Group -B, representatives of Group -c and representatives of Group -D have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

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Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC players vie for the ball during their ISL match in Kolkata on Sunday. (PTI)

bar in the first half.

The draw gives both teams a point from their first outings in the third season of the tournament.

The match - played at a new venue due to ATK’s original home the Salt Lake Stadium under construction for the U-17 World Cup, to be hosted by India next year - saw an attendance of 10,973 according to ISL. This stadium last hosted a game more than a decade ago.

ATK started with Debjit Mazumder in goal. Pritam Kotal and Robert Lalthlamuana were the full backs with Arnab Mondal and Tiri, playing at the heart of defence.

Spanish Borja Fernandes and Bikramjit Singh pulled the strings in midfield with Spain’s Javi Lara and Doutie manning the flanks. Hume and Portuguese marquee player Helder Postiga were the two up front in a 4-4-2 formation.

The visitors had Riise in centre-back position along with the steely Bernard Mendy, with veteran Mehrajuddin Wadoo and N. Mohanraj completing the defensive line-up.

In midfield the Abhishek Bachchan co-owned franchise played Hans Mulder who switched from rival team Delhi Dynamos - Raphael Augusto and Baljit Sahni. The trio of in-form India marksman Jeje Lalpekhlua, Italian Davide Succi and Mumbai FC’s Jayesh Rane were named as the attackers.

Riise had the best chance of half, the former Liverpool man’s stinging free kick com-

Futsal 5-a side tournament

Steven Gerrard considering return to England

Los Angeles, Oct 2 (Agencies): Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he could make a spectacular return to English football when his LA Galaxy contract comes to an end.

Gerrard’s deal with the MLS club finishes in December, with talks expected to begin once the American club’s fate in the play-offs is determined.

NSF martyrs’ memorial trophy

Matches for today 1st match: Danger FC Vs Kigwema SU at 9:30am 2nd match: Headwinks FC Chiechama Vs Government Polytechnic at 11am 3rd match: Chiiziema FC Vs Meriama YO at 12:30pm 4th match: WASU Vs Pfiitseromi youth club at 2pm

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Steven Gerrard

And should he decide to leave California, he has revealed he will consider playing on elsewhere. “I’m wondering whether I should play on for a little bit longer or whether I should call it a day,” he told the Sunday Mirror. “I haven’t 100 per cent decided on that yet.

“I still enjoy playing. I still love coming into training, I still love competing, so if I can carry on and there are opportunities to stay here or go somewhere else for another six months or 12 months then I’ll consider it.

“But if nothing comes up I’ll try and fly through the coaching badges and see what happens down that road. “Maybe it’s an obsession but I still love playing. I’m going to be a long time retired and so I still want to enjoy things while I’m still feeling good.”

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