February 10, 2020

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Delhi polls: 62.59 pc voter Patton warns of stern action against Accord after NSCN (I-M) cadres turnout; AAP questions delay illegal collection at check gates return from Myanmar: Report ‘Only One Peace Deal To Be Signed’

GUWAHATI, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): The Centre wants all NSCN (I-M) leaders, who are still holed up in Myanmar, to return to the country before signing the Naga peace accord, a February 6 report of The Times of India stated.

“The government’s policy has been clear from the beginning that it does not want to leave any man behind. There are more than 100 NSCN (I-M) cadres still in Myanmar and the NSCN (I-M) leadership has been asked to recall all of them before the agreement is signed,” a source involved in the peace dialogue told TOI. Myanmar has recently started pushing out Indian insurgents groups from its soil.

The most recent return was that of 50-odd cadres and leaders of National Democratic Front Boroland (Saoraigwra).

Within weeks, the group joined three other NDFB factions and signed the Bodo Peace Accord

NSF, NH flay offloading of Krome DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) and Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) have condemned the February 5 incident where Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) secretary general Neingolu Krome was off-loaded from a Bangkok bound flight by immigration officials at Kolkata airport.

NH condemned Government of India (GoI) for the incident, stating that such an arrogant act on the part of GoI was uncalled for and was a violation of human rights.

If any person for some reason was put under a ban to travel abroad, he or she must be served prior notice.

But de-boarding was a serious violation of constitutional rights of citizens, it stressed.

with the Centre and the Assam government on January 27.

The government has also told the two rival parties in the peace process- NSCN (I-M) and the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG), a conglomerate of seven Naga groups - to come on one platform. “The Naga civil society is looking to bring all groups together. The two groups have to name their representatives who will sign the accord.

It will be just one accord,” the source said. The government concluded separate dialogues with NSCN (I-M) and NNPG. The Naga groups, who have been waiting for a peace settlement since the talks were winded up last October, are happy about the signing of the Bodo accord, but wonder if their time would come soon.

The NSCN agreed to have dialogues with the Centre in 1997 and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 18, 2002 at Milan in Italy with the Centre, which agreed to lift the ban on the outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. However, since

Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said the final voter turnout was 62.59 per cent.

Singh said there was no unusual delay in announcing the final voter turnout as the returning officers were busy with scrutiny of data to ensure its accuracy.

“They did not want to speculate and wanted to give exact figures....

So, returning officers worked throughout the night to check data to ensure it is accurate,” he said, while asserting that the delay was not unusual and the compilation was done in good time.

He said there were more than 13,700 polling stations in the national capital and they had to add data from each station and ensure that every vote is accounted for. The highest voting of 71.6 per cent was reported from Ballimaran constituency, while the lowest turnout was in Delhi cantonment at 45.4 per cent, Singh said.

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KOHIMA, FEB 9 (NPN): State deputy chief minister Y Patton, who also holds the Home and roads & bridges portfolios, has assured to initiate strong action against illegal collection at check gates, adding that the police check gate at Chümoukedima too would be strengthened.

Commenting on the issue raised by NPF legislator Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu on the second day of the Assembly session Saturday, that illegal taxes were being collected at check gates by various organisations, including NPGs, Patton told Nagaland Post that he was yet to receive documentary evidence submitted by him in the Assembly on Saturday.

However, he warned that stern action would be taken against anyone found involved in such illegal tax collections at the check gates.

When asked whether the newly-formed anti-terror squad or Special Task Force (STF) would be deployed to tackle the menace, Patton replied that the issue was yet to be discussed at the

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government level.

Explaining that the force could be deployed as and when required, he remarked that this would depend on the gravity of the issue. Azo had on Saturday raised the issue of illegal and legal check gates and multiple taxations by various organisations with proof that was later submitted to the Assembly.

This followed Patton clarifying at NLA that he had no information regarding tax collections at check gates by unauthorised organizations. He, however, assured to take strict action against those carrying out such activities. Replying to a starred question by the NPF MLA regarding the number of both legal and illegal check gates set up between

Kohima to Dimapur and Nagaland Gate, Patton informed the House that there was only one police check gate at Chümoukedima, permitted by the home department.

To queries regarding rates of toll fees fixed or collected by the police, traffic, excise, MVI, forest and geology & mining departments, Patton clarified that except geology & mining department – one mineral check gate at Chümoukedima for levying royalty on minor minerals – no other department collected fees. When Azo questioned the legality of the taxes collected at check gates by unauthorized organisations, Patton said there was no information regarding check gates manned by organisations other than the ones mentioned above.

To the claims made by Azo that there was ample evidence and proof of multiple taxations by various organisations at check gates, Patton assured that the government would look into the matter if provided with proper evidence and proof of existence, and initiate strict action against defaulters.

Mnp minister meets Rio over funds for NE Sainik schools States not bound to provide reservations in jobs: SC

(C) Dr. Th. Radheshyam with Neiphiu Rio and KT Sukhalu in Kohima.

DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): Manipur education minister Dr Th Radheshyam urged Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio to bring Education ministers of all North-eastern States together and collectively work out a modality to impress upon Union Minister of Defence minister to extend financial assistance to sainik schools of the region.

Calling on Rio at Kohima on February 8, along with former president of Old Boys’ Association of Sainik School, Imphal president (Cont’d on p-8) Kevisa Kense and former president of Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association N DIMAPUR, FEB 9 (NPN): In a clarification to its February 2 press statement, State BJP unit Sunday said that Vikato Aye, NDPP central youth wing Spl. Correspondent/Agencies president and social media blogger, had demitted NEW DELHI, FEB 9 government service upon (NPN): Centre on Sunday entry into politics. The informed that 9452 people BJP media cell said that the have been kept under comparty stands corrected on munity surveillance in 32 this particular issue.

States and Union Territories while over 100,000 people have been screened for coronavirus infection at various Indian airports as a preventive measure.

No new case has been reported so far, the Health ministry stated, adding out of the total 1510 samples that have been tested, three were already reported positive from Kerala.

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then the political dialogue has continued for over two decades with the only positive step so far being the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015.

On the day the Bodo accord was signed, the “Widows Federation” of NSCN (I-M) sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “reminder to you of your commitment to solve Indo-Naga political issue”.

During the last 72 years of Naga political struggle and 23 years of Indo-Naga political talks, our hearts have cried for the final solution because we have seen enough of fighting and killings. But you will agree with us that it is time to say ‘enough is enough’. No more fighting, no more killing and let there be no more widows and fatherless children. Under you dynamic leadership, please make violence a thing of the past, they wrote.

“For you unfailing commitment, Indo-Naga history is in the making where you name would be recorded as a man who solve the longest revolutionary political struggle in Southeast Asia,” they added.

NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): Nearly 24 hours after the polling ended in Delhi, the Election Commission on Sunday announced that the final voter turnout was 62.59 per cent, 5% less than 2015, and said data compilation took time as it has to ensure accuracy, after the Aam Aadmi Party questioned the “delay”.

After elections to the 70-member Delhi Assembly were held on Saturday, poll officials had said there was a turnout of 61.46 per cent, subject to revision.

With no final word from the EC till 4 p.m. on Sunday, AAP chief and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter saying it was “absolutely shocking” that the poll panel was not coming out with the final voting figures. “What is EC doing? Why are they not releasing poll turnout figures, several hours after polling?” Kejriwal tweeted. At a press conference held at 7.15 pm on Sunday, Chief

Ibungouchoubi, Radheshyam also raised issues pertaining to Sainik Schools of the country, particularly in NE. Referring to the 22nd Board of Governors of Sainik Schools recent meeting chaired

by Union Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, during which many important issues, including management of the institutions were highlighted, Radheshyam pointed out that being small States with limited resources, the sainik schools in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram were facing grave difficulties in managing the schools.

While endorsing the

genuine problems of Sainik schools in NE, Rio, who is an alumnus of sainik school, stressed the need for all education ministers to come together and work out a modality for making a representation to the Union Minister of Defence to give a one-time grant to develop infrastructure and own up the responsibilities of these schools.

“Union Minister of Defence should be happy to take care of the sainik schools under its ministry. I will write to all the chief ministers of the NE States to support the initiative taken up by Radheshyam,” he remarked.

Adviser School Education KT Sukalu, an alumnus of sainik school, who was present at the meeting, said there were many common issues of education in the region and the collective efforts of all education ministers would be of great value in developing educational institutions and research institutes to benefit the younger generation.

NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (AGENCEIS): In a key judgement the Supreme Court on Friday has ruled that states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and there is no fundamental right to claim quota in promotions.

The top court asserted that states could not be forced to make such provisions without data showing imbalance in the representation of certain communities in public service.

A bench of justices L Nageswara Rao and Hemant Gupta said, “In view of the law laid down by this court, there is no doubt that the state government is not bound to make reservations. There is no fundamental right which inheres in an individual to claim reservation in promotions.’’

The verdict further added, “No mandamus can be issued by the court directing the state govern-

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Quota not a fundamental right in promotions ment to provide reservations,” the bench said in its verdict.

The top court’s verdict came while dealing with pleas regarding Uttarakhand government’s September 5, 2012 decision to fill up all posts in public services in the state without providing reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The SC’s judgment overturned Uttarakhand High Court’s order that directed the state to provide quotas to specified communities.

Countering the high court verdict, the SC said, “It is settled law that the state government cannot be directed to provide reservations for appointment in public posts. Similarly,

the state is not bound to make a reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in matters of promotions.”

The Supreme Court bench further ruled that if a state wishes to exercise their discretion and make such provision, the state has to collect quantifiable data showing the inadequacy of representation of that class in public services Referring to constitutional provision about the reservation, the bench said, “It is for the state government to decide whether reservations are required in the matter of appointment and promotions to public posts.”

Stressing on the language in clauses (4) and (4-A) of Article 16 of the constitution, the apex court said the inadequacy of representation is a matter within the subjective satisfaction of the state,

adding, there must be some material on the basis of which the state can form the opinion of providing reservation.

It noted that Article 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) of the Constitution empowers the state to make reservations in matters of appointment and promotion in favour of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes “if in the opinion of the state they are not adequately represented in the services of the state”.

Reacting to the Supreme Court’s verdict senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that this decision has worried the marginalized communities. Kharge said that his party will protest against it in and outside Parliament and blamed the BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) saying they have been trying to get reservations scrapped for a long time.

nCoV: Over 9000 under surveillance; no new case reported Latvian envoy to kick-start ‘Choral Fest’ in Dmu

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Saturday, bringing the total accumulated number so far to 37,198.

The Health ministry said that all possible support have been extended to states & UTs in order to combat the situation.

“As of now 1818 flights and 1,97,192 passengers were screened so far at 21 Airports,” the ministry stated.

The ministry informed that universal screening for all flights from Singapore and Thailand besides Hong Kong and China was already ongoing at earmarked aero-bridges.

The screening of passengers is now on in all 21 airports, International Seaports and border crossings, it added.

Re c e n t t r ave l l e r s from China not allowed in India: Aviation regulator DGCA has said that foreigners who went to

China on or after January 15 will not be allowed to enter India.

In a circular to airlines, the Aviation regulator said, foreigners who have been to China on or after January 15 are not allowed to enter India from any air, land or seaport, including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or IndoMyanmar land borders.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation reiterated that all visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended.

The aviation regulator, however, clarified, these visa restrictions will not apply to aircrew, who may be Chinese nationals or other foreign nationalities coming from China.

Among Indian airlines, Air India and IndiGo have suspended all of their flights between the two

countries. On February 1 and 2, Air India conducted two special flights to the Chinese city of Wuhan evacuating 647 Indians and seven Maldivians.

Till date, three Indians have tested positive for novel coronavirus in Kerala.

PM offers help to China

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping to express his solidarity with him and the people of China amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, having offered New Delhi’s assistance to “face the challenge”.

Modi also conveyed appreciation for the “facilitation provided by the government of China for the evacuation of Indian citizens from Hubei Province” earlier this month.

(5th from L) Ambassador Artis Bertulis and others being welcomed at Dimapur airport, Sunday.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Ambassador of Latvia to India and Sri Lanka, Artis Bertulis, accompanied by his wife Esmeralda Bertulis, Latvian music conductor Janis (More on p-5) Ozols and vocal coach &

composer Laura Jekabsone arrived Dimapur Sunday.

The envoy is in Nagaland to kick-start the first leg of the ‘Choral Festival’ in Dimapur followed by Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Embassy of Latvia in India in collaboration with

Hope Centre for Excellence, Patkai Christian College & Associate Board of Royal School of Music will be conducting choral master classes at Hope Centre on February 10 and concert at Patkai Christian College on February 12.

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Review meeting of mithun rearing

Mithun farmers from Arunachal, Manipur, Nagaland along with scientists.

DIMAPUR: First-ever review meeting of semiintensive mithun rearing units established under tribal-sub plan was conducted by ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema from February 6 to 7, to have interfacing between the mithun farmers of different states as well as with the scientists and other stakeholders.

A press release from

ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema stated that, ICAR-NRC on Mithun has taken an initiative to popularize the alternative package of practices of semi-intensive mithun rearing developed by the institute among the mithun farmers and other stakeholders in the region.

During the last five years, under tribal sub plan (TSP) programme, the institute

has distributed input materials to mithun farmers in the Northeast region for adopting semi-intensive rearing of mithun.

In the morning, the participants visited institute’s mithun farm to witness the regular farm activities followed by a day-long interactive session in the conference hall.

Farmers from each village made a poster presentation

and appraised the house about their experience. Director of the institute, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, emphasized the advantages of semiintensive mithun rearing and urged the farmers participation for implementing scientific knowledge in their field. Sahoo, deputy GM, NABARD, Dimapur and officials from State Bank of India, Medziphema also deliberated upon the central govt. schemes for farmers’ welfare. There was a visit to the demonstration farm of ICAR Research Complex, Nagaland Centre, Medziphema on February 7. Programme was coordinated by Dr. Sapunii Stephen Hanah, scientist and Dr. Kobu Khate, chief technical officer. Meeting was attended by 59 mithun farmers from 22 villages of three mithun rearing states of North East India viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur.

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Wonderbeats pre-school initialisation programme

Toddlers at play during the initialisation programme.

DIMAPUR: Wonderbeats pre-school, an initiative of CCRC upper PWD, Kohima initialisation programme was held on February 7.

A press release from Wonderbeats Pre-school stated that, writing of first letter was done by one of its student Dieko Ritse, around three years of age.

Speech was given by administrator Kekhriengunuo Nienü who shared about the aims to focus on the all round development of a child and interest on each individual child and their needs. In this pursuit she

also urged the parents to continue to be a part of their child’s journey of learning and development.

Exhortation was given by Rev Z David Koza, pastor.

Earlier, programme wa s l e d by Kü hu say i Nyekha, secretary, SMC, invocation by Rev Zhowhüyi, senior pastor, welcome address by K Sono chairman SMC, and special number presented by Sevie Koza and friends. School also have a vision to upgrade it every academic year and is located at CCRC upper PWD near NSF Martyrs Park Kohima.

Tea tribes Christian leaders training in Dimapur DIMAPUR: The 2nd phase of the holistic leadership development programme for the leaders of the tea tribes churches in the borders of Nagaland and Assam was jointly organised by Assam Valley Baptist Mission (AVBM) and Northeast Alliance for Leadership Education and Social Transformation (NEALEAST) at Youth Oasis Centre (YoC), Iralibill, Dimapur from February 7 to 9.

A press release from Er. Temsu Wathi Ao, president AVBM and technical director and DIO NIT Mokokchung stated that, resource persons were Rev Dr Rabi Pame,

Rev Dr Toshi Langu and Rev Dr Takatemjen. 65 member Christian leaders from the tea tribes community comprising of 27 females and 38 male church leaders attended the programme under the theme “Tea Tribes for Holistic Transformation in North East India”.

A total of 18 lectures on Christian leadership were delivered during the training. On February 9, trainees visited and participated at the Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA). During the valedictory service, completion certificates were awarded to all the participants.

The participants with resource persons at YoC.

news in Brief RGTF Dimapur emergency general meeting: Regularised Graduate Teachers’ Forum Dimapur (RGTF) has convened an emergency general meeting on February 11, 2 p.m, at GHSS Dimapur. All the members, especially senior GTs have been requested to attend the meeting.

AMEN procedure on collecting membership fee: Association of Mechanical Engineers Nagaland (AMEN) held a meeting on February 8 at NSF conference hall Kohima, wherein AMEN amended the procedure of collecting membership fee to a calendar year (Feb-Dec) instead of previous method (June-July, the following year) in effect.

Dimapur Excise duty party seizes illegal drugs DIMAPUR: Excise mobile squad duty party manning Chümoukedima excise check gate during its routine checking of vehicles detected 6065 capsules of spasmoproxyvon from a passenger bus on February 6.

According to superintendent of Excise and Prohibition (MS) Dimapur K. Toshiho Yeptho stated that, one Vihepu Yeptho, son of Inato Yeptho R/o Zunheboto was arrested in this connection. The articles were seized and accused booked under relevant section of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940. Accused has been forwarded to court.

Duty party was led by AIE Rukhriezetuo and assisted by HC Rentsamo along with constables Sentimeren, Ayangla, Yongmeh, Lilanthung, Kakheto and Angathong.

FGN expresses condolence DIMAPUR: Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) C-in-C Naga Army ‘Gen.’ Tavecho Lala on behalf of the Naga Army FGN has extended heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and relatives of NA. No. 0372 ‘Col.’ Withonang, chaplain Naga Army who passed away on February 8 at H.K. Hospital, Chumukedima, Dimapur.

In a condolence note, C-in-C Naga Army ‘Gen.’ Tavecho stated that, Withonang S/o. Tajinang, Mhaikam village joined Naga Army on January 18, 1960 under 3rd Bn. 1st B’de W/C Naga Army and faithfully served the nation till his

last breath as one of the senior most chaplains in national defense service.

FGN also stated that, he always led the campers in prayer twice daily and used to prophesy time to time and although he was an illiterate, his memory of Bible verses was extraordinary.

Stating that he was spiritually a strong believer of Christ, a true patriot and a recipient of several awards, the FGN said that his untimely demise was a great loss, whereby a vacuum has been created to the nation and community. FGN further prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

ATMAs conduct training and demonstration across the state

ATMA Angjangyang block DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted training and demonstration in various blocks.

ATMA Angjangyang block: ATMA Mon Angjangyang block conducted various training and demonstration at block level on November 30 covering Angphang, Changlang and Angjangyang villages.

A training programme on disease and its management in coffee was conducted at Changlang village. On a day long discussion, BTM Nemchaba Jamir explained various types of diseases and its control measures in coffee. He also elaborated on nursery management, site selection, land preparation, method of planting, pruning etc in coffee.

Frontline demonstration on nursery bed preparation of onion and seed treatment of bio-fertiliser was also done by ATM Leiwang Konyak. Seeds and various training materials were distributed to the participants. Altogether 62 farmers from different SHGs and villages benefitted from the programme.

AT M A N o k s e n block: ATMA Tuensang, Noksen Block conducted training, demonstration and field day programme at Kumpung village on January 21.

A press release from ATMA Noksen block BTM Suponglemla Chang stated that, resource persons of the programme were Suponglemla Chang K Y M C

(BTM), Wetosangla (ATM) and AjunglaAier (ATM) Noksen block. They spoke on kiwi cultivation, fish pond management, mushroom cultivation, application of neem oil, and post-harvest management of ginger.

In the first session Suponglemla Chang welcomed the farmers and highlighted the topics.

Field day on coffee plantation was conducted by resource person Wetosangla, where she explained about the site selection, pits for planting and maintenance for coffee plantation. In an interaction between farmers to farmers certain aspects related to coffee plantation were taken and discussed There were discussion, feedback and distribution of neem oil and sprayer to all the farmers. A total of 21 farmers participated along with ATMA functionaries.

In a separate programme, block advisory committee (BFAC) meeting was conducted at Noksen HQ on Jan 20. During the meeting discussion were held to improve the livelihood of farming families through innovative agriculture. Altogether 10 BFAC members attended the meeting.

ATMA Ralan block: Ralan block Wokha, conducted training and demonstration programme at New Ralan village on January 6.

A press release from ATMA Ralan block Wokha,

ATMA Noksen block stated that training was given on “large cardamom cultivation for enhancing farmers” income. Resource person, scientist, ICAR, Jarnapani, Dr. Aabon Yanthan, highlighted benefits and high output value in cardamom cultivation and further elaborated the requisite conditions for its cultivation, viz. climate and soil requirement, propagation methods, nursery management, planting land preparation, spacing, manuring, weeding, soil conservation, irrigation. He further addressed issues on pest, diseases and management of viral diseases as well.

The farmers were further educated on the indication of time of harvest and harvesting techniques as well as method of curing and emphasizing on proper packaging in order to avoid fungus growth and to prevent damage to stored produce.

Demonstrations were also carried on plant protection measures in citrus and value addition of Citrus. Resource person performed step by step preparation of Bordeaux mixture as well as Bordeaux paste.

The programme concluded with distribution of inputs, copper sulphate, agri lime and sodium benzoate to farmers. Altogether 35 farmers and ATMA officials attended the program.

ATMA Ralan block, Wokha also conducted “field day on citrus cultivation”, at New Ralan village on January 6. ATMA team

along with resource person scientist, ICAR, Jarnapani, Dr. Aabon Yanthan, and farmers from Ralan area visited orange farm.

On spot identification of various pests and disease were carried out along, thereby discussing various methods to tackle them as well.

Resource person further explained importance of nutrient management and also taught them pre har vest treatment. Altogether 35 farmers and ATMA officials attended the programme.

ATMA Peren block: Training on cultivation practices of potato and sesame, followed by demonstration on Vermicompost and zero energy cool chamber (ZECC), was c o n d u c t e d b y AT M A Peren, Athibung block, on January 27, at Phaijol village, attended by 35 farmers of Vongkithem and Phaijol village. Resource persons for the programme were BTM, Lhaihoichong, ATM, Keneinguno Sorhie and ATM, Kevin Angami.

Farmers were trained on various cultivation practices of crops for better growth and productivity, seed treatment and its economic value for income generation. BFAC meeting at Saijang village was also conducted.

AT M A S a t a k h a block: ATMA Satakha block organized training and demonstration on January 23 and 24, at Shoipu, Shoixe and Kiyekhu villages. Train-

ATMA Ralan block

ATMA Peren block

ATMA Satakha block ing on soil degradation age structure” was done and soil conservation and at Hongphoi village on demonstration on bench January 27, with resource terraces, organic mulching person Manlen Konyak and coffee plantation was ATM. 10 farmers attended conducted at Shoipu vil- the programme. lage, while training on bio Wa k c h i n g b l o c k : diversity conservation and ATMA Mon Wakching demonstration on bio com- block conducted activipost, organic mulching, ties at Namthai village on coffee plantation, training January 24 and 28 respecand pruning was conduct- tively. Training on ratoon ed at Shoixe and Kiyekhu management of sugarcane villages. Training and dem- was carried out and later onstration was delivered on the ATMA team with

by ATM, Tovi V Jimomi. the attendees visited the Altogether 96 farmers at- sugarcane farm. On the tended the programme. second day, demonstration Mon block: Training on pit system of planting programme on “precision sugarcane and silage makagriculture” was held at ing for small scale farmers Wangla village on Janu- was done. Altogether 27 ary 23. Resource person farmers attended the proKhriezelhou Seyie ATM gramme and the resource discussed on the appli- persons were Langnyei cation of agriculture in- Angh ATM and Weeniyie puts with respect to crops, Yanlen ATM. weather and its surroundAboi Block: ATMA ings for an increased and Mon Aboi block conducted efficient yield. Altogether demonstration on the topic 27 farmers attended the “nursery bed preparation programme. Demonstra- of solanaceous crops” on tion on “increasing shelf January 28 in Ngangchlife of ginger with low stor- ing village. Members from

ATMA Zunheboto block Phangyang SHG group farmers participated. from Ngangching village ATMA Mon, Chen benefitted from the dem- block: Training and demonstration programme. Re- onstration programme at source person Wanshom Wangti and Chenloisho Konyak ATM highlighted villages were held from on the importance of pre- Januar y 20 to 22. At paring raised nursery bed Wangti village Chuba Imand its benefits. 12 mem- song, ATM demonstrated bers from the SHG group the cultivation process and attended the programme, practices of egg plant (brinwherein seeds were also jal). Training on pest and distributed to the farmers. disease management of ATMA Zunheboto cucurbita (pumpkin) was block: ATMA Zunheboto also delivered by Imsong. block, led by BTM, Chu- Demonstration on potato batsur Jamir, organized cultivation and practices demonstration on value was demonstrated to the addition of locally avail- participants by Vikhotso able vegetables and cultiva- Pucho, ATM. On January tion of winter vegetables 21 at Chenloisho village on January 27, at Niuland, Youngpa Konyak, ATM Zunheboto. Participants demonstrated the seed bed were trained to make chilli preparation of cauliflower pickle that could be con- and highlighted the care sumed even during the and maintenance of the off seasons and were also seedlings till transplant. trained on cultivation of Training on value added winter vegetables like peas, products of jackfruit was French peas, broccoli, knol also conducted by Pucho. khol etc., from sowing On January 22 Konyak till time of harvest. Seeds demonstrated the seed bed were also distributed to all preparation of onion and participants. Altogether 18 cultivation of green peas.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

27 10

Hazy sunshine

22 8

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

25 11

Aizawl

Hazy sun

23 7

Itanagar Mostly sunny and nice

22 10

Shillong Hazy sunshine

16 4

Imphal

Kohima

Sunny to partly cloudy

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

A thunderstorm in spots

16 6 24 11 18 8

Tuensang A brief morning shower or two 11 3

Mostly sunny and cooler

17 10

Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

15 6

Wokha

SRPs and KRPs with DMA Samagra Shiksha Kohima at the valedictory function.

DIMAPUR: Five-day 2nd phase of NISHTHA training for Kohima district concluded at T. M. Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS) Kohima on February 8, with Kelevino, DIET lecturer (KRP NISHTHA) as the chairperson at the valedictory function.

A press release from district coordinator DMA Samagra Shiksha Kohima Thongsenlo and Francis ToT recorder Samagra Shiksha stated that, Kelevino apprised and appealed the teacher-trainees to apply the skills, approachmethod and strategy of pedagogical process at their respective schools which they have learnt.

Presentation on pedagogy of four subjects along with leadership was presented by the teachertrainees. A presentation on pedagogy of language English, Mathematics and Social Sciences were enacted by trainees with role play. An activity on the topic “living organisms” was conducted on pedagogy of Science.

Hitilo Kath, teachertrainee presented on the topic “qualities of leadership”, best practices of schools was presented by Khriemenou Chielie.

Feedbacks from Albert Tungoe, trainee on NISHTHA stated that training refreshes skills and minds, learn from fel-

low teachers and draw ones creativity and innovation and skill base activities enhances level of understanding. Kewasin Khing commented that teachers must come out of comfort zone and be part of noble professions and appealed all to adopt “tobacco free zone” within the school campus and strive to be good teachers in the midst of transition. Vikedono Sesa, reader SCERT encouraged teachers to have “faith in ourselves” discarding low self-esteem but be responsible, role model, faith in the subject one teach, passionate and respect ones profession and have faith in the learners.

In the motivational

Teacher trainees along with resource persons and others. (DIPR)

talk, Kelhika Kenye, assistant mission director Samagra Shiksha shared that NISHTHA is the biggest training exercise in the world and Nagaland has a target to train 16,872 teachers and head of institutions. He also disclosed that as per Service Rules of Nagaland, 45 hours of service be rendered to schools and that learning activities be local oriented apart of using virtual reality.

SRPs and KRPs in group 1 were Emillo Patton, deputy director School Education and Sukanya Paul, reader SCERT (Mathematics), Peleno Peteneilhou (PGT English), Yawao Konyak, research assistant SCERT (Science), Mede-

huno (training resource assistant SCERT) and Grace Yanthan (PGT, Social Science). In group 2, Dr. Bijano Murray (principal Dr.N.Kire GHSS), Aneile Much (PGT Education), Kenilo Semp (Sr. DIET lecturer Maths), Vikedono Sesa (reader, SCERT Social Science), Keliveno (DIET lecturer English) and Edward Alley (PGT Science). Roukuoneinuo, project assistant, DMA Samagra Shiksha Kohima pronounced word of gratitude. Altogether 388 including SRPs, KRPs, DMA officials and EBRC personnel attended the training. The 3rd phase of NISHTHA training for principals, headmasters/headmistress, head

teachers, teachers in-charge and remaining uncovered teachers and schools will be conducted in the first week of March 2020.

Mon: NISHTHA training programme under Samagra Shiksha concluded on February 8 at GHSS Mon, wherein a total of 356 primary teachers from 26 GMS and 78 GPS attended the training.

According to DIPR report, in the Motivational session of the final day, Sohulo Rengma, principal, DIET Mon reminded the teachers that teaching was the only noble profession and teachers must take up the great responsibility no matter how difficult the task may seem.

Va l e d i c t o r y p r o gramme, chaired by Ngiplem, project assistant, was marked by group presentations from group I and II, presentation on leadership

by Taophong L. Konyak of GMS Wanching, feedback from teachers by Y. Wanjai of GPS Wanching Yongmouh. Appe Lohe, DEO Mon in his speech exhorted all the teachers to be faithful in performing their duties and encouraged the teachers to perform their duties based on their true Christian faith. Benediction prayer was pronounced by P. Taiwang Konyak, GMS Yakshu. Training was conducted by 10 key resource persons and 2 state resource persons.

National Lok Adalat held across the state ZBC Kohima celebrates 75th anniversary

DIMAPUR: National Lok Adalat held across the state took up cases and dispose off a total of 159 cases, mostly at pre-litigative stage, with total settlement amount involved in the disposed cases was Rs. 69,44,947/- (Rupees sixty nine lakhs forty four thousand nine hundred forty seven) only on February 8. Cases disposed off is 121.

A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, altogether, 10 lok adalat sitting benches were constituted in ten districts, setup within the premises of the district court buildings for settlement of various disputes by bringing compromise between the parties through conciliators and members presided over by one or two sitting judicial officer(s).

Among the cases dealt and disposed, most of them were bank recovery cases with few cases of money suit, criminal compoundable cases. 5 cases of motor vehicle accident compensation cases pending before the MACT, Dimapur was also awarded

settlement and disposed in this Lok Adalat.

In Phek, national lok adalat was organised by Phek District Legal Services Authority at SBI Chozuba, Phek with presiding officer, Mezivolu T.Therieh, district and session judge & chairperson of Phek DLSA, accompanied by conciliators; Theodore, ADC Chozuba and Sekhotso Rokha panel lawyer, Phek DLSA. Prior to the holding of lok adalat, notices were sent to 60 borrowers within the jurisdiction of Chozuba and Yoruba villages, out of which 30 persons turned up with 23 of them entering settlement.

Total settlement amount stood at Rs.6,79,287/-. Earlier the programme started with brief speech from the SBI manager, Bikash followed by short speeches by other participants.

In Longleng, the first session of Lok Adalat was held at district court complex to deal with pre-litigation and pending cases and followed by mobile Lok Adalat in the second session for dealing with matters related to traffic

challan at two locations.

In Kohima, the Kohima District Legal Services Authority conducted Lok Adalat at district court premises wherein Neichochiyi Suyie, principal district and session judge & chairman of Kohima DLSA briefed on the importance of Lok Adalat and its benefits. Sunjib Rana, retainer lawyer, Kohima DLSA also gave a briefing about the availability of free legal services & aid stating that people with income not exceeding of rupees 1 lakhs per annum are entitled for free legal aid and that all woman and children are given free legal aid and special protection is given to them. Lok Adalat was conducted by 2 presiding officers in the rank of judicial officers and 6 conciliators with 5 banks present. 19 cases were taken up and 9 cases were successfully awarded settlement with settlement amount of Rs.7,52,070/-. One matrimonial dispute case was also settled and disposed of.

Mon: Meanwhile in Mon, the DLSA held quarterly under trial review com-

mittee (UTRC) meeting on February 7 at District Jail conference hall.

A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, Seyeleinuo Mehzü CJM-cum-secretary DLSA Mon upon the receipt of the raw data from the jail authority cross checked all the cases individually to identity and segregate the case of UTPs and placed before the committee.

No convicts were released in pursuance of the recommendation of the UTRC and committee had not recommended UTPs eligible to be released on bail. Committee further discussed for requirements of one pharmacist or nurse for the patient inside the jail. Committee also visited the jail compound, bedroom, and kitchen of the jail.

Altogether at least 67 UTPs and 26 convicts were reported in the jail. Seyeleinuo Mezhii secretary DLSA, Imnalensa SP Mon, Thavaseelan K DC Mon, Thungdemo asst. jailer and M Moba retainer lawyer attended the meeting.

Rev Kuzerang Thou along with pastors, deacons and elders of Zeme Baptist Church Kohima on February 9.

DIMAPUR: Zeme Baptist Church (ZBC) Kohima celebrated its 75th anniversary with the theme “Celebrating our Hope in Christ” at Zeme Baptist Church (ZBC) Midland Kohima from February 7 to 9.

A press release from ZBC Kohima stated that, the three-day celebration began with children’s JAM (Jesus and Me) programme followed by “celebrating oneness in Christ” with the Langmai Baptist Church (LBC) Kohima.

Rev Kuzerang Thou unveiled and dedicated the 75th anniversary monolith and former pastor ZBK Rev Kulungsing Meru released the souvenir. Executive secretary ZBCC Izieteilung Terieng and pastor LBC N Silubo Zeliang delivered the message.

It must be note that in 1945 a number of Zeliang’s living in Kohima started the fellowship which later on became one of the member-church in Zeme Church Council (ZBCC), Peren.

Some of the prominent believers who founded the fellowship were Charovi, Heimbailakpe, Nheubuing, Ilamding, Heihingcube, Heisapleung, Ago, H. K Lungalang and L. T. Levi. The present church site was allotted to the Zeliang community in 1979 and whereby a small church building was constructed and dedicated

by Rev. H. K Lungalang. Present standing church building was also dedicated by Rev. H. K Lungalang in 1995.

‘World Wetlands Day’ observed by WFD

Students along with the organizers with the new signboard made out of SUP water bottles.

DIMAPUR: Wokha Forest Division (WFD) organized the worldwide annual “World Wetlands Day” at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, NEEPCO, Doyang on February 7, marking the date of the adoption of the convention on wetlands on February 2, 1971.

A press release from Nagaland Forest department stated that, special guest of the event, Prabir Kumar Ghosh, deputy general manager (Civil), DHEP, NEEPCO Limited, in his speech, encouraged all the students to protect and preserve the environment in action, especially the wetlands.

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explained the different types of wetlands and their importance. She stressed on the importance of 3Rs i.e. refuse, reduce, and replace on single use plastic in order to protect the wetlands. Chisayi, DFO Doyang plantation division dwelt on the important role that wetlands play and also encouraged the students to minimize the use of plastic and proper disposal of waste as it pollutes the water bodies.

During the bottle exchange programme wherein the students were asked to collect disposed single use plastic (SUP) water bottles from their surroundings which were then handed over to the Forest depart-

ment. Students were given proper water bottles that can be used every day, along with calendars. SUP bottles were then used as an activity for the students by painting them to make a signboard that read “reuse me”. This was followed by quiz and documentary on biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

Gitaranjan Thanjam DGM (civil vigilance), NEEPCO and R C Murry, deputy general manager (electrical/mechanical), NEEPCO also graced the occasion. Programme was chaired by Lansothung Lotha, RFO, Baghty and welcome address was delivered

by Tanmay Sarkar, principal VKV, NEEPCO, Doyang.

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Mnp: Drugs worth over Rs 2000 cr seized since November 2018

Correspondent IMPHAL, Feb 9: Illegal drugs worth over Rs 2000 crore have been seized and around 100 individuals arrested with drugs were sent to jail ever since Manipur government declared “war on drugs” in November 2018.

While conveying the rough data, chief minister N Biren Singh reiterated his government’s firm stand against drug smugglers and peddlers, saying that there will be no mercy and favouritism to those arrested in drug related cases.

“Whoever is involved in drug smuggle will not be spared,” he said.

He said that besides seizure of huge quantity of smuggled drugs worth over Rs 2000 crore and arrest of over 100 individuals, law enforcing agencies including police had busted over five illegal drug manufacturing units adding that state police with the assistances of Central security forces and other agencies were actively engaging in the destruction of poppy plants in the hill districts of the state.

The CM also appealed to all section of the society to extend full cooperation to the government in fight-

Another tanker catches fire Correspondent Diphu, Feb 9: One oil tanker parked at Satish truck parking lot at Khatkhati under Khatkhati police outpost was totally gutted by mysterious fire yesterday.

According to locals, this is the fourth incident of tankers catching fire.

Earlier, a truck was ablaze at Gautam Basti area of the same locality close to national highway-39 when it was parked. Local are quite alarmed of such recurrence without any valid cause.

The latest incident has also raised the need for the concerned authority to have a serious look into the recent allegation of oil pilferage carried out inside parking lots as alleged by people of the area.

Locals have alleged that owners of the truck and parking lot are carrying business void of trading license and are operating for years without any proper monitoring system by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council authority. Local eyewitnesses have also alleged that in the recent past, truck owners were found engaging in pilfering of diesel inside the parking lot.

ing against illicit drugs, considering it for the future generation.

The chief minister was talking to reporters after he was honoured with “Saviour of Youths” title by Holistic Vista Substance Use disorders Treatment Centre, Imphal, in recognition of his fight against drug to save the youths of the state.

Drug trade is considered the third largest business in the world, next to petroleum and arms trade. It has been a backdoor business of almost every country, hindering the wholesome development of a nation and destroying precious lives of resourceful youths, with drug addiction and immense human distress. The United Nations in 1987 adopted a resolution to observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, ‘as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse’.

Every year since then, June 26 has been observed as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. India also observes this day every year under Narcotics Control Bureau

(NCB) as the nodal agency.

A survey report conducted

by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), called ‘Magnitude of Substance Use in India, 2019’, revealed that a considerable number of people use psychoactive substances in India, and that substance use exists in all the population groups of 10-75 years of age.

The survey was conducted between December 2017 and October 2018, to document the detailed information of drug (substance) use problem in the country.

It found that alcohol is the most common psychoactive substance used by Indians, with 14.6 percent and makes up about 16 crore people in the country.

After alcohol, cannabis and opioids are the next commonly used substances.

The report has also listed Manipur amongst the top 10 alcohol dependent states.

In Manipur, the lists of substance use range from tobacco products such as paan and cigarettes to ganja (marijuana) and alcohol, Opium, SpasmoProxivon (SP), Methamphetamine (WY), Codeine cough syrup, Pseudo-Epherine among others.

B’deshi criminals attack Indian villagers, one seriously injured Correspondent Shillong, Feb 9: In a fresh incident of attack

by Bangladeshi criminals, two persons including a teenager were seriously injured at Pyrkan village near the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya on Sunday, police official said. Pyrkan village under Shella assembly constituency is 97 kms away from Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya and approximately 6 kms from the international IndoBangla border.

Preliminary reports said that the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm when five suspected Bangladeshi nationals entered the Indian territory near the Shella river and attacked Denglang Diengdoh (19) and Harikanto Sargari (21) with sharp objects.

“Diengdoh was grieviouly injured on his head and back with sharp cut injuries while Sargari suffered minor injuries,” a police official said.

The victims were immediately rushed to Primary Health Centre at Ichamati but doctor at the

Centre referred Diengdoh to Shillong Civil hospital.

This is the third attacked by the Bangladeshi criminals on Indian villagers in Meghalaya.

Last month, a Border Security Force trooper and an Indian villager were seriously injured at Amdoh village near Rongkum along the Indo-Bangla border after they were attacked by group of 15 Bangladeshi criminals.

The Bangladeshi criminals also attacked five Indian villagers along the Dawki-Nongtalang road on January 3 and 4. They also vandalised the cars of the injured villagers who returned from a marriage party and snatched their valuables, after which they fled to Bangladesh.

Following the two incidents along the international border,Meghalaya Urban Affairs minister, Hamletson Dohling wondered why the BSF troopers did not utilize their arms for self-defence when Bangladeshi criminals attacked them and Indian villagers along the Indo-Bangla border.

Body of missing AASU leader recovered

Rahul Phukan NORTH LAKHIMPUR, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): The body of Rahul Phukan (20), the sports secretary of Ghilamora AASU, was recovered on Saturday from under the bridge of Gomolaghat on MoinaparaKhongiyachapori road in North Lakhimpur district, reports Northeast Now news.

The young AASU

leader went missing on Thursday evening. On Thursday evening Rahul told his mother that he is going out and will have dinner with his friends.

But when he did not return for three days, the family members lodged a police complaint and after thorough investigation.

The Ghilamora has alleged that Rahul was murdered and accordingly an FIR has been lodged with the Ghilamora Police Station and has demanded a thorough investigation.

A silent prayer was also observed on Sunday in memory of the late young leader and AASU also declared a three-day mourning.

Two persons have also been detained and the police are investigating the incident.

2,927 people diagnosed with Tuberculosis in Mizoram in 2019

AIZAWL, FEB 9 (PTI): More than 2,900 people have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Mizoram in 2019, a Health department official said on Sunday. The official said that as many as 17,171 blood samples were tested out of which 2,927 were found suffering from tuberculosis.

Ninety three per cent of the patients have been successfully treated, he said. Of the 2,927 cases, 38 were detected in private hospitals, while 12 people were diagnosed during a drive conducted by the Health department in jails and several rehabilitation centres, he added At least 109 people were also diagnosed with multi- drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) during the same period. In 2018, of the 4,115 blood samples that have been tested, 2,499 people were diagnosed with TB and out of this 92 per cent were successfully cured, the official added.

nCoV scare: 6 quarantined in Mizoram AIZAWL, FEB 9 (PTI): The Mizoram government has placed six students, who had recently returned from China, under home quarantine as a part of precautionary measures in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the neighbouring country, officials said on Sunday.

Blood samples of two among the six have been sent to the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) in Kolkata for test, the state nodal officer of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Dr Pachuau Lalmalsawma, told PTI. However, the NICED was not satisfied with it and had asked for fresh samples.

The students did not develop any symptoms of being infected by the coronavirus so far, the epidemiologist said.

He also said that another student, who is scheduled to return from China, will be arriving in Aizawl on Tuesday. He will also be placed under home quarantine after being screened at the Lengpui airport, Lalmalsawna said.

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‘BPF committed to develop BTC region’

U DA LG U R I , F EB 9 (AGENCIES): “Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is committed to developing the entire Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) region,” said BTC executive member-cum-chairman of Tangla Municipal Board Bonjar Daimari.

“The party is committed to develop the roads and improve the communication system of the region,” Daimari further said.

He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of drain along Tangla-Bhergaon road in Udalguri district on Sunday.

The drain will be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh under the State-Owned Priority Development (SOPD).

“The third Bodo pact

BTC member-cum-chairman of Tangla Municipal Board Bonjar Daimari addressing a public gathering on Sunday. Image- Northeast Now. signed between the Centre, state government and Bodo stakeholders will bring peace, prosperity and progress in the region,” he reiterated.

“The pact will not hamper the forthcoming Bodoland Territorial Coun-

cil (BTC) polls scheduled to be held on the first week of April,” he added.

“Bodoland People’s Front will leave no stone unturned for promoting economic prosperity in the region,” he further added.

Dass plea to ULFA-I to join peace talks GUWAHATI, FEB 2 ( AGENCIES): Assam BJP president Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Friday urged Ulfa (Independent) chief Paresh Barua to join the peace talks keeping aside his demand for a “sovereign state” as “it will not be possible”, reports The Telegraph.

Dass made the appeal for the ruling party a day after cabinet minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated the government’s appeal to the banned outfit to come forward for talks at a rally held in Kokrajhar on Friday to celebrate the signing of the new Bodo Accord. Sarma had also said that he and chief minister

Sarbananda Sonowal would discuss with Union home minister Amit Shah on how to move a formal appeal to Ulfa (I) and had urged stakeholders to approach any issue without any condition.

Dass said Barua should come overground and join the peace process for the greater interest of the Assamese community. He said the people protesting against CAA would eventually vote for the BJP as they come to know about the misinformation being spread about the law.

He said the number of people who would get citizenship was very low and nobody should worry about it.

Gastrointestinal endo-surgeons’ meet held in Guwahati GUWAHATI, FEB 9 ( AGENCIES): Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi on Saturday said Assam government has been working exceedingly hard to provide delivery of holistic healthcare to everybody in Assam, reports Northeast Now news.

He also said the government has launched Atal Amrit Yojana and ensured total implementation of a series of initiatives including Ayushman Bharat.

He said this while inaugurating the 17th Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-surgeons’ conference at Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium in Guwahati. Prof Mukhi said the State Government has taken major strides in the health care scenario through implementation of infrastructure development as well as various other innovative schemes.

However, considering the shortage of doctors in the State the Government gives importance to increasing the number of medical colleges and nursing institutions, he also said.

Referring to high prevalence of cancer cases in the Northeast and Assam being

Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi lighting a ceremonial lamp. at the receiving end of a majority of these cancer patients, the Governor informed that the State Government has taken several steps to address this.

He said the State Government has entered into a partnership with Tata Trusts for implementing a State-wide Cancer Care programme which is being implemented through Assam Cancer Care Foundation.

He also stated Government Medical Colleges and eleven district hospitals are being strengthened to provide varying degrees of cancer care to their patients.

The Governor also said large numbers of households

in the State every year are being pushed into penury for treatment of high cost diseases like cancer, heart, kidney disease, neurological disorder leading to catastrophic expenditures.

Therefore, the Government with an aim to provide a cover against such catastrophic health care expenditure for such high cost diseases has been assiduously implementing the schemes namely, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Atal Amrit Abhyjan.

The schemes aim at providing hassle-free and convenient cashless coverage to avail best treatment available.

Prof Mukhi also thanked the organizer Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons for organizing the conference in Guwahati which according to him would lead to advanced health care services to the patients of the state as well as other north-eastern states.

Justice, Bombay High Court Ujjal Bhuyan, president of Gastrointestinal Endo-surgeons Dr Sayandev Dasgupta, organizing chairman Dr M Zaman Ahmed, organizing secretary of the conference Dr Subhash Khanna and a host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Gujarat firm to construct Call for more doctors, medical staff in rural Assam Arunachal greenfield airport

Construction work for the greenfield airport in Hollongi of Arunachal is set to begin soon.

ITANAGAR, FEB 10 ( AGENCIES): Construction work for the greenfield airport in Hollongi of Arunachal Pradesh is set to begin soon.

The construction work has been awarded to Gujarat based firm, M/s Dinesh Chandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt Ltd on Saturday, reports Northeast Now news. As per the Airports K Y M C

Authority of India (AAI), the work has been awarded to the Ahmedabad-based firm following a tender process.

Once awarded, the work has to be completed within a period of 30 months.

After the completion of the work, the firm will enter in supplementary agreements with the AAI

for operation and maintenance for a period of seven years, including two years’ DLP. The tender for constructing the airport’s terminal building will also be up for awarding.

The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 9 last year.

DOOMDOOMA, FEB 9 ( AGENCIES): Several organisations and residents in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district on Saturday said the BJP-led government had done a lot to develop the infrastructure of rural hospitals but they should also ensure adequate doctors, surgeons and expert paramedical staff, reports The Telegraph .

A Union health ministry report said the Assam health department has been running with a shortfall of 1,731 sub-centres and health and wellness centres in the rural areas and a sizeable number of male health workers. The report, Rural Health Statistics (2018-19), talks about some positive aspects like increasing number of health centres and government buildings but says Assam continues to be one of the states with poor health infrastructure.

“The BJP-led government has done a lot to develop the infrastructure in rural hospitals across the state but they should also

ensure appointment of adequate doctors, surgeons and expert paramedical staff, especially in the tea garden hospitals. Most of the garden hospitals have no doctors as many resigned after the lynching of Dr Deben Dutta, a senior doctor in Teok tea estate in Jorhat district,” said Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association’s Doomdooma unit secretary.

Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad Tinsukia unit president Surojit Moran said, “We appeal to minister of state for health and family welfare Pijush Hazarika to look after healthcare centres in the rural areas where people are completely dependent upon government hospitals.”

The residents of Margherita subdivision and Phillobari also appealed to the district administration to appoint adequate doctors and medical staff at Ritu Kathalguri Model Hospital.

Phillobari resident Rajani Buragohain said,

“Although Phillobari Model Hospital is quite big, the lack of adequate medical care and facilities leads to patients being referred either to Doomdooma first referral unit, Tinsukia civil

hospital or Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh. If the model hospital was well-equipped, people would not have to waste time, energy and money.”

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Residents of Dangari and Talap in Doomdooma subdivision also urged the gover nment to appoint adequate doctors for the Dangari community health centre.

Dated at Kohima the 07.02.2020

Important Notice for Post Office Savings Bank Account holders

It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that the Government of India has now prescribed a minimum balance of Rs. 500/- to be maintained in a Post Office Savings Bank Account. Failure to maintain this minimum balance would result in deduction of an annual fee of Rs. 100/- and the account would get closed automatically once the balance becomes nil after deducting such fee. The depositors of accounts with balance less than Rs. 500/- are requested to raise the balance to Rs. 500/- or more latest by 11.12.2020 in order to avoid inconvenience.

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PM offers India’s help to China to deal with nCov outbreak

NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): As China reels under deadly coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping India’s readiness to provide assistance to the country to deal with the situation.

In a letter to Xi, Modi expressed solidarity with the president and people of China over the outbreak of the virus, official sources said. A total of 811 people have died of the coronavirus infection in China so far while the number of confirmed cases has gone up to 37,198, according to latest data released by Chinese authorities.

Though the epicentre of the outbreak was Hubei province, the virus has spread to almost every province in China as well as around 25 countries in the world, forcing the World Health Organization to declare it a global emergency.

In the letter to Xi, Modi offered India’s assistance to China to deal with the challenge and also conveyed

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condolences at the unfortunate loss of lives due to the outbreak, the sources said.

The prime minister also conveyed to Xi his appreciation for facilitating evacuation of around 650 Indian citizens from the Hubei province last week.

A sizeable number of countries have evacuated their citizens from China and restricted movement of people and goods to and from China.

India too has put restrictions on the movement of people to and from China as part of precautionary measures to contain the

spread of the virus.

In an interview to PTI, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong on Wednesday said China is ready to work with India to strengthen communication and coordination, and to safeguard the health and safety of Indian citizens in China.

Admitting that there could be a short-term impact of the epidemic on China’s economy, he said the country’s internal resilience is growing and it has ample resources and policy tools to cope with the economic volatility resulting from the outbreak.

Half of B’desh will be empty if Indian citizenship offered: Reddy HYDERABAD, FEB 9 (PTI): Half of Bangladesh’s population will leave that country if Indian citizenship was promised to them, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Sunday.

Speaking at Santh Ravidas jayanthi celebrations here, Reddy dared Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao to prove in what way the Citizenship Amendment Act was against the 130 crore population of India.

“Half of Bangladesh will be empty (vacant) if India offers citizenship to them (Bangladeshis). Half of Bangladeshis will come over to India if citizenship is promised (to them). Who will take responsibility?

KCR? Or Rahul Gandhi?,” he asked. “They seek citizenship for infiltrators. The government is ready to review the CAA if it has one word against anyone of the 130 crore citizens, but not for Pakistani or Bangladeshi Muslims,” Reddy said.

Noting that CAA was brought in on humanitarian grounds for certain persecuted communities in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, he said some political

Priyanka offers prayers at Ravidas temple in Varanasi LUCKNOW, FEB 9 (PTI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said 14th century saint Ravidas dreamt of a society where there is no discrimination on the basis of caste and religion, and everyone should work towards fulfilling it.

Speaking at a function in Varanasi on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, she urged the audience to take the teachings of the saint to the masses.

“He (Sant Ravidas) had dreamt of a society, where there is no discrimination and where every person is respected. You all should take forward his teachings to the masses, especially at a time, when there is so much violence and hatred in the society.

His teachings are need of the hour,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

“Sant Ravidas used to say in his teachings that Ram and Rahim are one.

We are all part of one god.

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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi at an event on the occasion of Guru Ravidas’ birth anniversary at Govardhanpur in Varanasi, Sunday. (PTI)

We must learn from his teachings,” she said.

Before attending the function, the Congress leader offered prayers at the Guru Ravidas Janamsthan Mandir, and also participated in ‘langar’ (community lunch).

She arrived in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a day-long visit to take part in Ravidas Jayanti programmes, and was greeted by senior Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, including

state unit president Ajay Kumar Lallu, and other party workers.

State Congress president Lallu said the teachings of Sant Ravidas for setting up a society based on equality and brotherhood are relevant even today.

India-Bangladesh rail link to be ready by 2021: Minister Singh nology is being used.

Around 600 skilled wo r k e r s a r e wo r k i n g round-the-clock to complete the work.

Referring to the high priority given to the northeastern region by the Modi dispensation, Singh said the kind of fast-track progress made in the last five years can be realised from the fact that when this government came in 2014, the rail connectivity was very poor and there were at least two states, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, where people had never seen a train.

Today, he said, there is a regular ‘Arunachal Express’ train running from Itanagar to New Delhi and a double-gauge track is being laid all across the region.

The train to Bangladesh will be one of the most glorious achievements of recent years, he said. The work to extend air connectivity through new airports and surface transport through road networks is also proceeding at an equal pace, he added.

parties were demanding that citizenship be given to Muslims of those countries also.

Taking a dig at TRS and its ‘friendly party’ AIMIM, Reddy alleged that the former was indulging in vote bank politics.

“I am requesting the TRS party. I am requesting the CM (KCR). I am challenging the CM to prove if any one person out of 130 crore citizens of this country were affected by the CAA” the Union Minister of State for Home said. Asserting that refugees and infiltrators should not be treated alike, he claimed that parties such as Congress were seeking citizenship for infiltrators, who came from Bangladesh and Pakistan.

NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): The landmark railway line, connecting the northeastern region with Bangladesh, will be ready by the end of 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.

Singh said when the construction of the railway line, between Agartala in Tripura and Akhaura in Bangladesh, will be completed, it will pave the way for running the first train from the northeast to Bangladesh on the eve of the 75th year of India’s independence in 2022.

The landmark railway line between Agartala and Akhaura will be completed before the end of next year, that is 2021, Singh said here.

While briefing about some of the upcoming projects in the northeast, Singh, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), said his ministry will bear the cost of laying 5.46 kms track on the Indian side while the cost of laying 10.6 kms track on the Bangladesh side is being

LJP seeks govt to ensure quota benefits to continue

Send Rahul Gandhi to ‘political playschool’: Naqvi on ‘danda’ remark

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NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): BJP ally Lok Janshakti Party asked the Union gover nment on Sunday to take immediate measures to ensure that the reservation benefits for the scheduled castes and tribes besides the backward classes continue in the same manner as they have been for decades.

LJP president Chirag Paswan tweeted to express his party’s disagreement with a Supreme Court decision that states are not bound to give quota to these communities in government jobs or promotion.

“The LJP does not agree with this decision of the Supreme Court... The party demands that the Union government take immediate measures to ensure that the reservation provision continues in jobs and promotion im the same they have been so far,” he said.

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borne by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The railway link will connect Gangasagar in Bangladesh to Nischintapur in India and from Nischintapur to Agartala railway station.

Singh said the process of acquisition of land and handing it over to executing agencies in both the countries has been completed and an amount of Rs 580 crore has been sanctioned for the IndoBangladesh railway work on the Indian side.

Quoting engineers and experts, the minister said the soil condition on the Indian side is soft and therefore, the latest tech-

INDORE, FEB 9 (PTI): decency and language etiUnion Minority Affairs Minquettes,” he said. Criticising ister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Rahul Gandhi, the minister on Sunday said Congress said, “No one with the right president Sonia Gandhi mental balance would talk should send her son Rahul about hitting a prime minGandhi to a “political playister, who is elected by the school” so that he can learn public, with sticks.” Asked “decency and language etiabout the exit polls predictquettes”. ing a comfortable victory for Naqvi was replying to the Aam Aadmi Party in the a question by reporters here Delhi Assembly polls, Naqvi in Madhya Pradesh about said “What should we comMukhtar Abbas Naqvi Congress Lok Sabha memment on exit poll trends? Let ber Rahul Gandhi’s recent the results come out”. remark that in the next six months, the Elections to the 70-member Delhi youth would hit Prime Minister Narendra Assembly were held on Saturday and the Modi with sticks if he doesn’t address the results will be declared on February 11. issue of unemployment in the country.

To a query, Naqvi said protests against “The Congress leaders walk around the Citizenship Amendment Act at Shawith an axe in their hands and hit their own heen Bagh in Delhi did not impact the foot with it every time they get a chance. I electoral landscape of the nation’s capital. want to give an advice to Congress lead- He said that CAA, ban on triple talaq and ers, specially Sonia Gandhi, to send her abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and ‘pappuji’ to a political playschool so that Kashmir were issues related to the national he can learn the ABCD of politics, dignity, interest.

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10 passengers electrocuted to death, 22 injured in Odisha bus accident BERHAMPUR (ODISHA), FEB 9 (PTI): Ten persons were electrocuted to death and 22 people injured when a bus caught fire after coming in contact with a power transmission line in Golanthara area of Odishas Ganjam district on Sunday, officials said.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his condolence and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.

The chief minister also announced that free medical treatment would be provided to the injured, an official in CMO said.

The injured were admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here. Five of the injured were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The mishap occurred near Mandarajpur when the bus was proceeding to Chikarada from Jangalpadu carrying around 40 passengers.

The people were on their way to attend a marriage negotiation ceremony, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Berhampur Sadar, Jayant Kumar Mohapatra said.

The bus caught fire after coming in contact with an 11 KV power transmission line, leading to the casualties.

State Transport Minister Padmanabha Behera said, a thorough inquiry will

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Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed shock over the mishap and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured. Seeking a thor-

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 64 Dimapur, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Highlighting public issues

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uring sessions of either parliament or assemblies in India, law makers generally take note of matters of urgent public importance especially when are reported by the media which are then brought to the notice of the house for deliberation. Many issues of urgent public importance have been reported by the media in recent months; notably the perennial problem in Dimapur by unabated, multiple and illegal or unauthorised taxations at gates, sale and distribution of illicitly brewed liquor including market syndication. These are pressing issues since they affect the entire gamut of society. These activities have only added to the burden of the people as illegal taxations have only pushed up prices of almost every item. It is heartening to note that the issue of gate taxation has been discussed in the ongoing assembly session and hopefully the house would adopt a resolution for proactive action to exhibit a political will to do away with such unwanted activities. This is a bounden and constitutional obligation of elected representatives. It would also be a service to citizens if the elected representatives also draw attention to media reports involving the rampant fuel adulteration racket that continues to dog society and kingpins continuing to dodge the law. ACAUT Nagaland has drawn the attention of public to the recent incident at Lahorijan in Karbi Anglong, where several oil tankers were engulfed in fire. ACAUT claimed that the fire, whether caused by negligence or as consequence of reaction between adulterant chemicals added to fuel, indicated that the business has not stopped even after it filed a PIL for CBI probe into the fuel adulteration racket. ACAUT claimed that it filed the PIL in 2017 after the state government’s Special Investigation Team(SIT) report failed to expose the facts about the multi-crore rupee fuel adulteration racket.If what ACAUT said was based on facts, then it raises serious questions about the so-called “rule of law” in the state. ACAUT has based the reasons for filing of its PIL on the sequence of developments in the light of the 2016 raids in Dimapur on several fuel pump outlets in Dimapur. According to ACAUT the 2016 raids exposed a widespread phenomenon of fuel adulteration racket which exposed the main kingpin but for whatever reasons, the law as prevalent in Nagaland, did not find it necessary to bring the alleged kingpin to book. To add insult to injury, it was the Assam Police and not the Nagaland Police which eventually arrested the alleged fuel adulteration racket kingpin. ACAUT claimed that it has been appearing in court to arrest the kingpin of the racket but the case appears to be inconclusive.

The state assembly ought to take notice of this grievous offence in referring to media reports. The recent reports involved the so-called backdoor appointments in the Tourism department where no one less than the state Lokyukta had recommended filing of chargesheet against as retired IAS officer in the rank of commissioner and secretary for alleged backdoor appointments. These are more important than the CAA issues in the light the Lokayukta taking a significant step to book a retired government official for alleged backdoor appointment. The elected members ought to prove that they are sensitive to the evils plaguing society by addressing these issues which are certainly of utmost public importance.

DailyDevotion Are You Exhausted Spiritually?

The everlasting God…neither faints nor is weary.

—Isaiah 40:28 Exhaustion means that our vital energies are completely worn out and spent. Spiritual exhaustion is never the result of sin, but of service.

Whether or not you experience exhaustion will depend on where you get your supplies. Jesus said to Peter, “Feed My sheep,” but He gave him nothing with which to feed them (John 21:17). The process of being made broken bread and poured-out wine means that youhave to be the nourishment for other people’s souls until they learn to feed on God. They must drain you completely— to the very last drop. But be careful to replenish your supply, or you will quickly be utterly exhausted.

Until others learn to draw on the life of the Lord Jesus directly, they will have to draw on His life through you. You must literally be their source of supply, until they learn to take their nourishment from God. We owe it to God to be our best for His lambs and sheep, as well as for Him. Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been serving God? If so, then renew and rekindle your desires and affections. Examine your reasons for service.

Is your source based on your own understanding or is it grounded on the redemption of Jesus Christ? Continually look back to the foundation of your love and affection and remember where your Source of power lies. You have no right to complain, “O Lord, I am so exhausted.” He saved and sanctified you to exhaust you. Be exhausted for God, but remember that He is your supply. “All my springs are in you” (Psalm 87:7).

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Private sector may have fund problem: Survey I ndia now the fifth largest economy and is aiming to become the third is growing at 5 percent in 2019-20, says the Economic Survey.

The RBI has estimated it at 4.8 percent and IMF and other international organisations agree with it.

This is lower than the 2018-19 figures of 6.8 percent but the survey is hopeful of a better pace. The nominal GDP is estimated at Rs 204.4 lakh crore ($2.9 trillion) in 2019-20 with a growth of 7.5 percent over the provisional estimates of at Rs 190.1 lakh crore ($ 2.7 trillion) in 2018-19.

However, if finds deceleration gross value addition at basic prices reduced to 4.9 percent against 6.6 percent in 2018-19 across all sectors across public administration and defence.

The most positive aspect is the rise in NIFTY India Consumption Index for the first time this year with a growth of 10.1 percent in October 2019.

It decelerates in November 2019 to 5.7 percent and in December to 0.19 percent. Though this indicates hardship the survey does not lose its hope.

Two other aspects of its optimism are upbeat BSE sensex that rises by 7 percent till Dec 31 and

confidence of foreign investors in India. The FDI has increased to $ 4.4 billion till November against $ 21.2 billion in AprilNovember 2018. The foreign portfolio investment had risen to $ 12.6 billion though outflow also rose to $ 8.7 billion.

Forex reserves rising to $ 461.2 billion till January 10, 2020 from $ 413 billion in March 2019 is reflective of the confidence of overseas investors. Possibly it indicates that make in India is an investment puller.

It also finds it better that “assemble in India” that was the norm four decades earlier.

It sees a positive in food inflation since April 2019 and possibly even 7.35 consumer index rise in December. It says, “The terms of trade for farmers is improving and will lead to increase in rural demand”.

The other positives in its view are gross GST collection surpassing Rs 1 lakh crore, “pointing to an increased economic activity”.

Though it admits that the recent growth deceleration is a drag, it says the virtuous cycle of higher fixed investment-higher GDP growth-higher consumption growth generated economic development.

It rightly points out

that “post-incentivisation” of the corporate between 2008-09 and 2011, during the UPA regime, fixed investment rate started declining sharply since 2011-12. It plateaued in 2016-17 but deceleration continues.

It links the deceleration to excessive bank lending driven by irrational exuberance of “boom period” to decline in corporate investments.

Between 2011 and 2015, it finds the dependent variable regressing and found credit expansion between 2008-12 negatively affecting investment between 2013 and 2017.

It has Shivaji linked the s l owd ow n to this credit growth/ boom of the banks. Credit growth significantly fell in 2014-19 compared to 2009-14.

Consequently houselhold investments declined in dwelling, other buildings and structures since 2011-12. It continues and the survey says that it is a reflection of slower growth in purchase of houses. It led to real estate crisis and build-up of unsold inventory over the years.

Another problem has been that “housing prices remained elevated even though growth in prices (secondary market)

has fallen since 2015-16 and remains muted since then”.

The survey says that the crisis is of a grave nature. As at ened of December 2018, about 9.43 lakh units worth Rs 7.77 lakh crore with months inventory are stuck in various stages of the project cycle across top eight cities.

The total unsold stock is valued at around Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh crore but with 200 percent rise in index value it is supposed to be worth at Rs 7.77 lakh crore. Does the survey indicate another bust around the corner?

Private consumption the survey Sarkar s a y s a l s o started declining in 2017 and continues till 2019. It also sees a drop in savings in physical assets.

Income not saved in physical assets by households is either saved in gold or silver – a result of falling interest rates in deposits or is consumed.

Savings declined at national level and the budget still disincentivises it.

The survey says, “A non-rising gross domestic savings rate may further deteriorate the rupee and make the virtuous cycle of more difficult to realise”.

The survey points out to a murky point of over-

all the households spending more on consumption since 2011-12. It may be explained through factors of prices rising and falling of income as well – either way the households are in distress and do not have disposable income to boost the market, an essential for growth.

This has led the IMF and World Bank in January 2020 to project India’s real GDP to grow at 5.8 percent in 2020-21.

India is faced with many downside risks.

It begins with continued global trade tensions delaying recovery. The recent corona virus scare has also hit global economy. The exports are unlike to pick up much.

Despite some thaw in the US-Iran tensions, survey economists fear swelling of fiscal deficit – beyond the budgetary projection of 3.5 percent.

It also hints out at increase in capital cost weakening inducement to invest.

While it does not discourage increase in interest rates on deposits it finds that quantitative easing may fuel inflation.

If short-term interest rates are raised it fears a capital flight and rupee coming under pressure. Private consumption can hit investments further.

Another risk it sees in the conventional monetary policy. It has run

a full course. It means a new monetary policy has to evolve. The recent RBI monetary policy committee meeting has restricted itself to the continuation of the policy it has decided end of 2019.

There is a flipside too. Investment in the public sector post budgetary announcement and as per National Infrastructure Pipeline proposal of Rs 102 lakh crore has to increase.

This may increase fiscal deficit – simply means government borrowings would rise. This is likely to “crowd out private investment” because the financial institutions having funded the government efforts would not have much surplus.

So they are likely to seek external funding. The survey says that if that happens current account deficit would increase and it can depreciate the rupee.

T h e g ove r n m e n t s thrust on housing and clearance of inventory, FDI, make in India, positive impact of RBI policies improvement in ease of doing business are to increase the optimistic outlook. If this prevails, the survey expects strong rebound in 2020-21. It would belie the IMF, World Bank forecasts and higher real GDP growth.

Post-mortem

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he emerging reality of goodwill, friendship, cooperation and association in the sub-continent consequent to Indo-Naga peace processes needs to be taped in the correct perspective for making it more lasting and fruitful. There appears to be no permanent and quality solution to the ongoing Indo-Naga problem until and unless a free and fair informed mandate to such solution is obtained from the Naga people in asmuch as the making of Naga nation has reached more than 90 long years. Despite so many ups and down Naga nationhood has been the only rallying point for a united Naga struggle. Can the Nagas destroy this “Naga Nationhood” by unqualified merger agreement with the Union of India at this point of time? Can India truly testify before the world of her national principle of peace and nonviolence enjoined in her constitution by repeatedly trampling down the rights and freedom of the most simple, honest and peace loving Naga people for nearly a century by now? The Naga club’s memorandum to Simon Commission in 1929 to leave the Nagas alone so as to determine their own future… .,Naga independence Declaration of 14th August 1947 and the Naga national plebiscite under FGN/NN 1951 wherein 99.9% of the Naga people rejected to join the Union of India and the non-participation of the Nagas in the 12th February 1947 Panglong Agreement in Myanmar (Burma) are all said to be the unique histo-political foundation of a unified Naga nationhood and its struggle for recognition of full sovereignty.

It appears that becoming a full-fledged state of India will destroy the entirety of the Naga Political mandate and national principles as laid down by our forefathers in the above cited Naga Declaration and Plebiscite. Going by historical fact, the issues of Nagas’ merger with one Indian Nationhood is a matter of grave concern to the Nagas. It has to be determined only by a political verdict given through Referendum by the Naga people. The constitution of India does not even accommodate sub-nationhood in India, leave alone full Naga nationhood less the Indo-Naga Agreement is signed under the purview of Article 260 read

Referendum to ‘Indo-Naga’ solution with Article 2 and Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1947.

History reminds us that the extreme stand of India to let the Nagas unconditionally accept the constitution of India in one hand and the extreme stand of the Nagas for full sovereignty on the other hand during the GOI-FGN (NNC) 1964 peace talk led to its own failure. The then NNC quite clearly knew that Nagaland becoming a full fledged state of India will negate and destroy the Naga nationhood and its entire foundation. Meaning, the question of the making of Naga nation does not arise anymore as and when Nagas willfully merge with the Union of India without any condition.

The Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015 signed between GOI & NSCN (IM) which is said to have recognized the unique history and situation of the Nagas and mutual Agreement to share sovereign powers as two political entities between India and Nagas appears to be a more realistic paradigm shift with the objective to address the extreme stands of both sides in the past, without destroying Naga nationhood and its principle. The ‘share sovereignty’ concept which is the key principle of F.A. if correctly construed, is considered the most acceptable middle path approach compatible to the changing contemporary realities of inter-dependence around the world and more particularly between India and the Nagas as much as it envisages, at the least an associate statehood (unincorporated territory) for the Nagas who will freely associate with India by sharing her sovereign powers (Defence, External affairs, Finance & Currency, Communication, etc.)

As aforesaid, the constitution of India sanctions the concept of shared sovereignty and/or free political association with other territory under Article 260 read with Foreign Jurisdiction Act, 1947, Article 2 & 251.

These laws empower India for extra-territorial administration whereby it can acquire any executive, legislative or Judicial functions of a territory outside India by arriving an Agreement with the Government of that territory. Naga solution without Naga flag & constitution (Yezabo) either within or without India will destroy the

entirety of Naga nationhood, and this is an extreme stand on the part of the Govt. of India. Inter national model of the contemporary reality of interdependence of different national entities (Larger sovereign nations and smaller non-sovereign nations) at various political levels are reflected for public reference.

Few International Models of Interdependence at Different Political Levels: A. Independent nation states who freely associate with larger countries: i. The Republic of Marshall Island (RMI) ii. Republic of Palau and iii. The Federated States of Micronesia which are independent U.N. member states are also Freely Associated States of U.S.A. under the instrument of Compact of Free Association (COFA) in specific matters relating to defense and finance. iv. Andorra : Associated with France and Spain (defense) v. Kiribati : Associated with Australia and New Zealand (defense) vi. Monaco : Associated with France (defense) vii. Samoa : Associated with New Zealand (defense) viii. San Marino : Associated with Italy (defense) ix. Vatican City : Associated with Switzerland and Italy (defense) x. Tatarstan : Associated with Russia (defense) B. Other self governing Associated States who are nonmembers of U.N.O i. Puerto Rico is a self governing Associated state of U.S.A having her own flag, constitution, parliament, etc. (defense, foreign affairs, currency, etc.) ii. Cook Island & Niue are self governing Associated States of New Zealand having their own flags, constitutions, Parliament, etc. (defence, foreign affairs, currency, etc.)

C. Self-Governing Crown dependencies of United Kingdom (U.K.) i. The Isle of Man is nonincorporated crown dependency having her own flag, constitution, parliament, etc. (defence, foreign affairs, etc.) ii. The Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey are crown dependencies having their own flags, constitution,

parliament, etc. (defence, and foreign affairs) D. Northern Ireland which is an integral part of the United Kingdom (U.K.) has her own flag, constitution, parliament, currency, etc.

E. The 50 States of U.S.A have their own separate flags, constitutions, citizenship, etc.

F. Taiwan a Non-U.N Member (China Claims it to be her integral part) has her own flag, constitution, parliament, currency, etc.

G. State of Palestine a Non-U.N member has her own flag, basic law, parliament, etc.

H. Hongkong and Macau which are integral parts of the People’s Republic of China have their own flags, Basic Laws, autonomous government, etc.

The above given models show that there are both fully sovereign U.N. member nation-states as well as quasisovereign non-UN member states or territories having their own distinctive nationalities freely associating or depending upon the said larger sovereign countries. International law recognizes such existing structure of interdependence. The constitution of India too sanctions such nature of relations.

If Indo-Naga problem cannot be resolved by negotiation due to Naga nationality question (Flag & Constitution), it is the universal principle and practice to cause it resolved through ‘Referendum’ the most democratic and peaceful way to

address the conflict. Clear and conscientious political mandate derived from a free and fair Referendum on Naga solution that dwells on Naga nationality issue will enable the signing of Indo –Naga Agreement once for all without any subsequent rejection or retraction by the people. Naga solution without Naga national flag, constitution and a clause for future Referendum may supersede and forfeit the Naga Memorandum to Simon Commission 1929, Naga Independence Declaration of 14th August 1947 and Naga plebiscite of 1951.

Nagas have encountered prolonged hardships and sufferings with the loss of more than 1 lakh precious lives and billion worth properties in the course of their struggle. It is a high time for the rising India to duly infer some international reflection in dealing with the Naga issue. To mustard political will and courage to resolve the longest IndoNaga conflict by giving de-jure recognition to Naga nationality which in return will enable the Nagas to freely & willfully associate with India in most of the important subjects and interest identical to both India and the Nagas. Nagas on our part cannot but realize that “Communication Gap” is the causal factor of our division and defeats. Let’s give a concerted unity a chance. Let’s forgive one another in letter and spirit of oneness for a common cause.

Y. L. Ramgui, Convener, Naga Indigenous People's Alliance (NIPA)

Reader’s Post

Good roads for development

Sir,

There are a lot of road repairing activities being undertaken in various parts of Nagaland, especially in Dimapur. It is truly encouraging for the citizens as it would mean respite from potholes and stony surfaces which gets floated during rainy season. Governor of Nagaland has surely made an impact when he invited the cabinet members for breakfast interaction in January. He clearly asked the cabinet ministers to look into development of roads, education and health sectors etc and he meant business. Roads must not only be built but must be repaired and maintained throughout the years to enable smooth functioning of commerce, public convenience etc.

Good roads lead to some development in other sectors as well and make the state also prosper.

Kevelino Angami, Purana Bazaar Dimapur

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

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only a handful of close relatives are seen at burial grounds.

“There are instances when militants were buried in the presence of just a dozen of close relatives,” the report said.

Earlier, funerals of terrorists killed by security forces attracted large crowd with the attendance crossing 10,000 at times.

Another trigger for local youths joining the ranks of militancy was the last call made by a trapped terrorist to his family members.

Such voice recording would normally find its way to general masses and would act as a catalyst on some of the young brains to pick up the gun.

However, after August 5, 2019 no such calls

were reported, partly due to restrictions in communication channels and partly due to the changed scenario, the report said.

It said there has also been a marked decrease in stone-pelting incidents -- both during encounters between security forces and militants as well as on other occasions.

The use of tear smoke shells, pellet guns was naturally reduced and the number of deaths in law and order went down to negligible limits.

On August 5 last year, a clampdown was enforced in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of the state’s special status and its bifurcation into union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Ram Temple to be ready by 2022: Trustee

be asked to lay the foundation stone of the Ram temple, Chauplal said.

Though, he lamented that the 67 acres of land allotted will not be enough and more land will be needed to make the temple.

On February 5, PM Modi had announced in the Parliament that the Centre is setting up an independent trust named Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra trust to finalise the details for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

“On November 9, 2019, I was in Punjab for Kartarpur Sahib Corridor’s inauguration. During the inauguration ceremony, the Supreme Court judgement on Ayodhya was delivered and I got to know about the historic decision. Uttar Pradesh government has already given its approval for giving 5 acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board,” Modi had said. The announcement to form the trust was made after the prime minister chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.

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The Indians tested positive for the disease are students who recently returned from China’s Wuhan city, the epicentre of the virus outbreak.

The virus has spread rapidly since emerging late last year in China, killing more than 800 people in the mainland and infecting over 37,000.

Cases have been reported in two dozen other countries.

The DGCA had stated on Saturday that foreigners who have been to China on or after January 15 won’t be allowed to enter India.

The aviation regulator, in its circular to airlines on Saturday, reiterated that all visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended.

However, it clarified, “These visa restrictions will not apply to aircrew, who may be Chinese nationals or other foreign nationalities coming from China.”

Among the Indian airlines, IndiGo and Air India have suspended all their flights between the two countries. SpiceJet, however, continues to fly on the Delhi-Hong Kong route.

On February 1 and February 2, Air India had conducted two special flights to Wuhan, evacuating 647 Indians and seven Maldivians.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): Aviation regulator DGCA has stopped the preflight breathalyzer (BA) test for the aircrew operating out of Kerala’s four airports during the next 15 days in the wake of the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak.

The breathalyzer (BA) test measures whether a person is drunk or not.

“The mandatory BA test for flight crew who are operating out of Kerala’s airports has been stopped for the next 15 days in light of coronavirus situation,” a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

He, however, added that the crew working in flights departing from any one of Kerala’s four air-

had been under preventive detention since August 5 last year, when the Centre announced abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution granting a special status and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.

They were booked under the PSA on the night of February 6, barely a few hours before their preventive detention was to end.

According to rules, preventive detention can be extended beyond six months only if an advisory board, constituted two weeks before the completion of the 180-day period, recommends for that.

Mehbooba has been slapped with the PSA for her remarks which included challenging accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India in case the Article 370 was abrogated.

The statements of the former chief minister,

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Medical staff fully covered with protective suits disposing of waste as they exit from a coronavirus isolated ward at Kochi Medical collage in Kerala. (ANI)

the potential of disturbing public order.

However, the police have neither mentioned any of Omar’s social media posts in the dossier nor in the order for grounds of his detention.

“To the people of Kashmir, we don’t know what is in store for us....... stay safe and above all please stay calm,” was the last few tweets of Omar before he was taken to Hari Nivas for preventive detention.

Restrictions have been put on communication links since August 5 last year. These were subsequently eased. Internet is functional at a few places through leased lines. Mobile internet facility has been made functional but with a speed of 2G with special instructions that it would not be used to access social media sites.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (AGENCIE)S: In an exclusive interview to Zee News, Kameshwar Chaupal, Trustee of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra informed that the Ram Temple is expected to be ready in the next two years by 2022.

The first meeting of the members of the temple body, which was to be held on February 19 in Prayagraj, will now be held in New Delhi. All the members are scheduled to reach Delhi on February 18 for the same.

In the meeting, the process to construct the massive and grand Ram Temple on the birthplace of Lord Ram will be discussed.

Also, the date to commence temple construction is likely to be finalised on the same day. According to Chaupal, the 67-acre land will be metered and levelled first and then the foundation stone will be laid. The construction of the temple will take place on a highly auspicious day.

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whose party PDP was an ally of the BJP till June 2018, on security forces killing militants was also made a part of the PSA dossier against her.

Her support to the Jamaat-e-Islamia group of Jammu and Kashmir after it was declared as a banned organisation by the Centre under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) also figures in the dossier.

Omar’s father, Farooq Abdullah, who is a five-time chief minister and currently a member of Lok Sabha, was booked in September last year under the PSA, a law which was enacted by his father Sheikh Abdullah in 1978 to fight timber smugglers in the state as they would easily get away with minimal detention those days.

Sheikh Abdullah brought the Act as a deterrent against timber smugglers as it provided a jail term, without a trial, for up to two years.

However, this Act came in handy for the police and security forces during the early 1990s when militancy erupted in the state. After then Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed enforced the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in the state in 1990, authorities used the PSA to detain people.

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S R I NAG A R , F E B 9 (PTI): The number of youths joining the ranks of militancy in Kashmir has gone down “remarkably” since the nullification of provisions of Article 370 in August last year, officials have said.

According to a report prepared by security agencies, on an average five local youths have joined militancy every month since August 5 last year, as compared to the earlier rate of 14 per month.

The report, comparing militancy-related developments before and after August 5, stated that large gatherings at funerals of militants, which were fertile grounds for recruitment of youths into militancy, have become a thing of the past as now

S R I NA G A R , F E B 9 (AGENCIES): Former chief minister Omar Abdullah’s “considerable influence” over people, including the ability to attract voters to polling booths despite poll boycott calls and the potential for channelling energies of public for any cause, has been cited in support of his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA).

His political opponent and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has been accused of making antinational statements and extending support to organisations such as the Jamaat-e-Islamia of the state, which has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The PSA dossier prepared by the police against the 49-year-old Omar, who had served as minister of state for external affairs as well as commerce and industries, states his ability to convince electorates to vote in huge numbers even during the peak of militancy and poll boycott calls by separatists and militants.

The grounds of detention against Omar, who was chief minister of the state from 2009-14, state that on the eve of reorganisation of the state he had made attempts to provoke general masses against the revocation of Articles 370 and 35-A. The grounds also mention his comments on social networking sites to instigate common people against the decisions on Articles 370 and 35-A which had

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KOCHI, FEB 9 (PTI): P Parameswaran, one of the senior-most ‘pracharaks’ of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and former leader of the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, Sangh Parivar sources said. He was 93.

The founder director of the Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram breathed his last at 12.10 am while undergoing Ayurvedic treatment at Ottappalam in Kerala’s Palakkad district, according to the sources. Parameswaran, who had worked with leaders like Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani during the Jana Sangh days, was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award in 2018 and Padma Shri in 2004.

Fo n d l y c a l l e d a s Parameswar ji by Sangh Parivar and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Parameswaran was a prolific writer, poet, researcher and a widelyrespected RSS ideologue.

He was the Bharatiya Jana Sangh’s secretary (1967– 1971) and vice president (1971–1977), as well as the director of the Deendayal Research Institute (1977– 1982), New Delhi. Born in Muhamma in Alappuzha district, he joined the RSS during his student days. His body will be brought to the RSS headquarters in Kochi on Sunday morning to enable people to pay their last respects. The cremation will be held in Muhamma in the evening, the sources said.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): The government is open to further consolidation of banks depending on needs, minister of state for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur has said.

Last year, the government announced mega amalgamation of 10 public sector banks into four to cater to the needs of the aspirational and New India. This exercise will create six global-sized banks, effective April, and will bring down the number of public sector banks to 12 from 27 in 2017. “We have successfully done the mergers and recapitalisation of banks.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been successful which has brought back over Rs 4 lakh crore to the banks.

Further consolidation or merger will depend on the need,” Thakur told PTI. Creation of global sized banks through consolidation will facilitate Modi government’s resolve to make India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25, he said. Bigger banks would have wider reach, stronger lending capacity and better products and technology to serve customers of New India.

Asked about listing of LIC as announced in the Budget, Thakur said it will help bring in greater transparency, public participation and also deepen the equity market.

400 infra projects’ show over Rs 4 trillion overrun due to delays

NEW DEHLI, FEB 9 (PTI): As many as 400 infrastructure projects, each worth Rs 150 crore or more, have been hit by total cost overruns of over Rs 4 lakh crore owing to delays and other reasons, according to a report.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation monitors infrastructure projects worth Rs 150 crore and above.

Of such 1,698 projects, 400 projects reported cost overruns and 578 projects time escalation.

“Total original cost of implementation of the 1,698 projects was Rs 20,41,114.88 crore and their anticipated completion cost is likely to be Rs 24,41,837.32 crore, which reflects overall cost overruns of Rs 4,00,722.44 crore (19.63 per cent of original cost),” the ministry’s latest report for November 2019 said. The expenditure incurred on these projects till November 2019 is Rs 10,50,331.59 crore, which is 43.01 per cent of the anticipated cost of the projects.

However, the number of delayed projects decreases to 484 if delay is calculated on the basis of latest schedule of completion.

Further, it said that for 728 projects neither the year of commissioning nor the tentative gestation period has been reported.

Out of 578 delayed projects, 190 projects have overall delay in the range of 1 to 12 months, 121 projects in the range of 13 to 24 months, 146 projects reflect delay in the range of 25 to 60 months and 121 projects show delay of 61 months and above. The average time overrun in these 578 delayed projects is 38.84 months.

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DIMAPUR, Feb 9 (NPN): The Board of Directors of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd., with support from NABARD, Nagaland RO under Cooperative Development Fund, undertook a study tour to Tripura State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (TStCB), H.O Agartala from January 27 to 31 last A press release from the NSCB stated the team comprise of seven BODs led

by Kekhwengulo Lea, vice chairman and accompanied by three bank officials headed by Abhijit Kumar Deb, general manager.

The Tripura StCB operating with 66 branches in the state, is the first amongst

to bear with the pressure of the opposition members overshooting their allotted time to speak.

Longkumer conceded to the continuous demand of the opposition members to grant more time and NPF MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu, who already used 20 minutes out of his allotted 25 minutes, is expected to open/continue the debate on the motion of thanks to the governor’s speech on February 10.

As the opposition members demanded more time and reminded the speaker that governance might belong to the ruling party but the Assembly belonged to them as well, barring advisers KT Sukhalu and Toshi Wungtung and Along and Patton, cabinet members were yet to get a chance to take part in the debate.

On February 10, the session will begin with questions followed by laying of administrative reports, laying of reports/rules, consideration and passing of government bills, discussion on matter of urgent public importance and debate and adoption of the motion of thanks to the governor’s address.

Meanwhile, the seven suspended MLAs from NPF chose to remain silent throughout the session.

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Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 was another issue that rocked the Assembly with the opposition benchers demanding that NLA adopt a resolution rejecting the Act. However, two senior BJP legislators– State president and minister Temjen Imna Along and deputy CM Y. Patton– felt that it was not necessary to adopt a resolution against CAA after giving a lengthy explanation.

Heated exchange of words was witnessed between BJP and NPF legislators over the consultative meeting convened by Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on December 3, 2019 with various stakeholders from Nagaland.

BJP claimed that Zeliang, GB Federation, NSF president, political party leaders from Nagaland and all those present at the meeting concurred after the commitment given by Shah to insert special clause in the Act. H owe ve r, Z e l i a n g countered by saying he did not concur and claimed that he had told the home minister that he would thank him only after seeing the Bill. He went on to say that the two BJP leaders remained silent and did not speak a word on the issue.

The newly-elected

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Centre and in December 2019, Rs 35,298 crore was released as compensation for August-September.

“We will soon transfer another Rs 35,000 crore from the consolidated fund of India (CFI) to compensation cess fund in 2 instalments. The first tranche will be compensation for October-November,” an official told PTI. The excess collection from compensation cess in 2017-18 and 2018-19 was deposited in the CFI earlier and this will now be transferred back to the compensation fund, the official added.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech said it is decided to transfer to the GST Compensation Fund balances in two instalments. Under the GST structure, taxes are levied under 5, 12, 18 and

KOHIMA, FEB 9 (NPN): As the fifth session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) resumed on February 7, opposition members returned to the floor of the House by vigorously attacking the ruling bench on various issues, including the controversial remark made by governor RN Ravi during his speech that Naga peace talks had been “successfully concluded”.

The opposition bench seemed well prepared to attack the government on the issue of including infrastructural development, nonmaintenance of backward reservation in employment, scholarship, illegal taxations at check gates, etc.

Annoyed by the delay in the documents reaching the opposition members, especially starred and unstarred questions and answers, leader of opposition TR Zeliang Saturday insisted that the papers should reach them at least a night before the question hour so that they could study and analyse the replies.

This was the second time that Zeliang had raised the same issue. He had raised it once during the time of former speaker late Vikho-o Yhoshü.

Upon the issue being raised, newly elected NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer replied that he had

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NEW DELHI, FEB 9 (PTI): The Centre will soon release another Rs 35,000 crore to states to compensate for the revenue loss on account of GST rollout, an official said. Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, states are guaranteed compensation for revenue loss for 5 years if their revenue does not increase 14 per cent on the base year of 2015-16. There were no differences between the Centre and states with regard to compensation payment in 2017-18, 2018-19, and in the first four months of the current fiscal.

However, with revenue mop-up from compensation cess falling inadequate, the Centre held back fund transfer to states for revenue shortage beginning August.

Following this, states raised the issue with the

28 per cent slabs. On top of the highest tax slab, a cess is levied on luxury, sin and demerit goods and the proceeds from the same is used to compensate states for any revenue loss. The Centre has so far released about Rs 2.11 lakh crore as GST compensation to states since the implementation of GST on July 1, 2017. During July 2017-March 2018 Rs 48,785 crore was released, while between April 2018-March 2019, Rs 81,141 crore was paid to states. For April-May and June -July last year, Rs 17,789 crore and Rs 27,956 crore were released. Further, Rs 35,298 crore was paid to states as compensation for August-September 2019.

In an interview to PTI, Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey had said revenues from GST will have to increase in order to resolve the issue of compensation payment to states.

“Revenue will have to increase and for that only we are looking at rate rationalisation, addressing issue of inverted duty structure and increasing compliance.

This will ensure that requirement of compensation is less,” Pandey said. He further said the government is looking at monthly average GST collection of over Rs 1 lakh crore.

(From p-1) As there was no conflict between GoI and Nagas at this juncture, the hoho demanded that New Delhi must respect the spirit of peace process going on for more than 22 years now to ease the political imbroglio between the India and the Nagas.

NH further cautioned GoI against harassing innocent citizen in the future to maintain peace and harmony among the people.

NSF said it was confounded by the reasoning given by the immigration officials that the government had put a ban on his foreign travels.

Placing a travel ban on a human rights activist of international repute reeked of the government’s insecurity in its ruthless attempt to stifle the voices of those advocating a just and fair society, the federation said in a statement.

The federation demanded that the authorities concerned come clean on the reasons why a foreign travel ban had been arbitrarily placed against him and that the same be revoked with immediate effect. Further, the government should desist from the witch-hunt on Naga civil society leaders as any attempt to the contrary would prove counterproductive, it warned.

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China’s nCov toll climbs to 813; new cases fall

Beijing, Feb 9 (PTI): The death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak jumped to 813 on Sunday, surpassing global fatalities in the 200203 SARS epidemic, even as Chinese officials said the cases of infection have started dropping for the first time after weeks of sharp rise.

With 91 more people dying, most in Hubei province, the novel coronavirus death toll is now higher than the 774 people killed worldwide by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic that started in southern China.

C h i n a ’s N a t i o n a l Health Commission in its daily report on Sunday said 2,656 new confirmed cases were reported , taking the total number of people infected with the deadly virus in 31 provincial-level regions in China to 37,287.

The commission said China’s new confirmed cases of coronavirus pneumonia outside Hubei Province, the ground zero of the epidemic, have been dropping for the five consecutive days. A total of 509 new confirmed cases were reported on Saturday outside Hubei, about 42.8 percent lower than the number reported on Monday, Mi Feng, spokesperson of the NHC was quoted by the state-run Xinhua news agency on Sunday.

The numbers of new confirmed cases in these

Data released by China stated that 811 coronavirus deaths had been recorded in mainland China.

provinces during the past days were 890 (Monday), 731 (Tuesday), 707 (Wednesday), 696 (Thursday) and 558 (Friday).

“It shows that the joint prevention and control mechanism incorporating different regions in the country, as well as strict management, are taking effect,” Mi said.

As per the data released by the commission, the confirmed cases in Hubei showed a drop perhaps for the first time since the virulent virus emerged in the province in December.

On Saturday, Hubei reported 2,147 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection, the commission said. The figure is 694 less compared with the new confirmed cases reported in the previous day, it said.

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fections and 63 new deaths, and the cities of Xiaogan and Huanggang reported 123 and 100 new confirmed cases, respectively, according to the provincial health commission. Hubei alone reported 27,100 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection, with 780 deaths and 5,247 cases in severe or critical condition.

Also, 1,439 patients have been discharged from the hospital after recovery, it said.

O n S a t u r d ay, a n American woman and a Japanese man became the first foreigners to have died from the new coronavirus in China.

The only fatalities outside the mainland have been a Chinese man in the Philippines and a 39-year-old man in Hong Kong.

Several countries have

banned arrivals from China while major airlines have suspended flights.

So far 316 cases have been reported from about 26 countries including India where three people in Kerala who returned from Wuhan contracted the virus. Japan has the highest number of 96 cases, followed by Singapore 40 and Thailand 32.

Meanwhile, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday that the UN health agency will send an international mission to China as it received a response from Beijing.

WHO DirectorGeneral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the team leader will leave early next week with the rest of the experts to follow.

The UN health agency said the number of cases of the coronavirus in China is “stabilising”, which is a “good news”.

It, however, cautioned that it was too early to make any predictions about whether the virus might have peaked.

“There has been a stabilisation in the number of cases reported from Hubei,” Michael Ryan, head of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme said at a briefing in Geneva.

“We’re in a four-day stable period where the number of reported cases hasn’t

advanced. That’s good news and may reflect the impact of the control measures that have been put in place,” Ryan was quoted as saying.

But he added that it was “very early to make any predictions”.

Ghebreyesus said the trend was “not really accelerating” but advised “caution”.

The WHO officials have said that less than two per cent of those affected by coronavirus have died. An initial analysis of 17,000 coronavirus infections in mainland China shows that 82 per cent of the cases are classified as mild and 15 per cent as severe, and that three per cent of patients have developed critical symptoms, Maria Van Kerkhove, the technical lead of the WHO told the media on Friday in Geneva.

As per the data obtained from Chinese authorities showed that “two per cent or less than two per cent” of reported cases have resulted in deaths, she said.

“We know that individuals who are at an advanced age are at a higher likelihood of dying, we know that underlying conditions … make people more at risk,” Kerkhove said.

Chinese official media has accused the world of overreaction to coronavirus with travel bans and flight cancellations.

Two US troops killed by Afghan soldier in Nangarhar attack Kabul, Feb 9 (AFP): Two American troops were killed and six others wounded when an Afghan soldier armed with a machine gun opened fire, the US military confirmed Sunday.

The deaths come at a sensitive time in the 18year-old war, with President Donald Trump eager to bring troops home and end the longest conflict in US history.

The incident occurred late Saturday in Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan when US and Afghan commandos were conducting a “key-leader engagement” at a base in Sherzad district.

“Current reports indicate an individual in an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined US and Afghan force with a machine gun,” US ForcesAfghanistan spokesman Sonny Leggett said in a statement on Sunday.

Provincial governor Shah Mahmood Meyakhil said in an audio message to reporters that three Afghan commandos were wounded.

He said it was not immediately clear if the incident was a deliberate act by an “infiltrator” or an accident.

“It was not a clash between the forces. We are

Some 13,000 US troops remain in Afghanistan.

investigating,” Meyakhil said.

Leggett also stressed the cause or motive behind the attack were not immediately known.

In a tweet, the US Army’s 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) said “several” of its soldiers had been killed or injured during combat operations in Afghanistan. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the incident.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid later declined to comment on the incident, saying in a message sent to AFP only that the insurgents were “investigating” the attack.

Last year was the deadliest for US forces in Afghanistan since combat operations officially finished at the end of 2014, highlighting the challenging security

situation that persists.

Depending on how one qualifies combat deaths, about 20 American troops were killed in 2019. Since the US-led invasion in October 2001, about 2,400 US troops have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

In December, Taliban infiltrators in the Afghan military killed nine Afghan soldiers in central Afghanistan.

In July, an Afghan soldier killed two US troops as they were visiting an Afghan army base in Kandahar.

Such insider attacks are sometimes called “green-onblue” incidents.

That came two weeks after another Afghan soldier shot and killed an influential Afghan army colonel while he was conducting a security assessment in Ghazni province.

Locust outbreak: United Nations Vindman’s lawyer says Trump’s comments ‘obviously false’ chief calls for intensified efforts

Addis Ababa, Feb 9 (IANS): The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for intensified international efforts to deal with a locust outbreak that has affected desert areas across 20 countries, stretching from west Africa to India. “The UN has issued an urgent appeal for assistance.

I ask the international community to respond with speed and generosity to ensure an effective response and control the infestation while we still have the chance,” Guterres said on the sidelines of the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU in Ethiopia’s capital on Saturday.

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Tear gas fired as HK protesters block roads Hong Kong, Feb 9 (IANS): Hong Kong riot police fired several rounds of tear gas after protesters blocked roads and chanted the five demands of the city’s anti-government movement, it was reported.

On Saturday night, about 100 protesters gathered at a car park in Sheung Tak Estate to commemorate the death of a university student who reportedly fell from the parking’s third floor last November and died following a severe brain injury, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) newspaper reported.

They shouted slogans such as “Five demands, not one less” and “Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times”.

At around 10 p.m., some protesters started to block the roads nearby with bicycles and traffic cones.

Minutes later masked police officers arrived in private cars and chased them, which followed the arrival of riot police.

The protesters’ five demands include that direct universal suffrage to elect a chief executive and other representatives be granted, that almost 6,000 detainees be freed, that protests not to be considered unrest and that an independent investigation be launched into alleged police brutality, Efe news reported.

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(FAO) on Tuesday disclosed that the Horn of Africa (HoR) region is the worst desert locust affected area from the three hot-spots of threatening locust activity globally, Xinhua reported.

According to the FAO, the increasing desert locust swarms in Ethiopia and Somalia have continued to migrate into Kenya, where they spread to 14 northern, central and southwest counties, reaching within 200 km of northeast Uganda and southeast South Sudan.

Guterres said the locust swarms affecting many parts of Africa are unprecedented in size and scope, with climate change playing a big part in aggravating the locust crisis. “Today locust swarms

are as big as major cities and it’s getting worse by the day.

There is also a link between climate change and the unprecedented locust crisis plaguing Ethiopia and East Africa.

“Warmer seas mean more cyclones generating the perfect breeding ground for locusts,” said the UN Secretary General.

The desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria), which is considered as the most dangerous of the nearly one dozen species of locusts, is a major food security peril in desert areas across 20 countries, stretching from west Africa all the way to India, covering nearly 16 million square km, according to the UN.

Washington, Feb 9 (IANS): The lawyer of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was fired by US President Donald Trump after testifying at his impeachment trial, has defended his client after Trump said he was sacked for being “very insubordinate”, it was reported on Sunday.

On Friday, Tr ump fired Vindman, who was a Ukraine expert on the National Security Council (NSC), and Gordon Sondland, the Ambassador to the EU, for testifying against him at his impeachment trial.

In a series of tweets on Saturday, Trump said of Lt Col Vindman: “He was very insubordinate, reported contents of my ‘perfect’ calls incorrectly, & was given a

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horrendous report by his superior, the man he reported to, who publicly stated that Vindman had problems with judgement, adhering to the chain of command and leaking information,” the BBC reported.

In response, David Pressman, Vindman’s lawyer, said in a statement that Trump had “made a series of obviously false statements concerning Lieutenant Colonel Vindman; they conflict with the clear personnel record and the entirety of the impeachment record of which the president is well aware”.

“While the most powerful man in the world continues his campaign of intimidation, while too many entrusted with political office continue to

Testifying in Congress last November, Lt Col Vindman said he was “concerned” after hearing Mr Trump’s “improper” phone call last year with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The call led to Trump’s impeachment last December by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Democrats argued that the president had dangled US aid in exchange for poLt. Col. Alexander Vindman litical favours.

But Trump was eventuremain silent, Lieutenant tional Security Council, was Colonel Vindman continues also sent back to the Depart- ally acquitted on February his service to our country ment of the Army on Friday, 5 by the Republican-controlled Senate. as a decorated, active duty the BBC reported. member of our military,” he added. st Lt Col Vindman’s twin brother, Yevgeny Vindman, a senior lawyer for the Na-

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DUBLIN, FEB 9 ( AGENCIES): The three main political parties have tied in first preference votes, according to an exit poll for the Republic of Ireland’s general election, reports BBC news.

The earliest indications from the poll suggest there is little difference between Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil. Polling closed in the general election at 22:00 GMT. Counting to elect the 33rd Dáil (Irish parliament) will begin on Sunday in all 39 constituencies.

There will be coverage of the election results on the BBC News NI website from 12:00 GMT on Sunday.

The poll was commissioned jointly by RTÉ, The Irish Times, TG4 and UCD and included sampling of 5,000 respondents at 250 polling stations.

RTÉ says voting appears to have been “solid”.

However, there is no expectation of a spike in voting compared to 2016 despite it being the first ever Saturday general election vote. Factors that may have affected turnout include the poor weather and international rugby.

The exit poll indicates that Fine Gael secured 22.4% of first preference votes, closely followed by Sinn Féin (22.3%) and Fianna Fáil (22.2%).

It also suggests the Green Party secured 7.9% of first preference votes, followed by Labour (4.6%), Social Democrats (3.4%), Solidarity People Before Profit (2.8%).

Indications are that Independents took 11.2% of first preference votes.

The poll suggests a

move toward Sinn Féin among younger voters, with the party receiving the largest number of first preference votes among 18-24 years olds (31.8%).

The majority of voters over the age of 65 appear to have given their first preference to Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil There is a margin of error of 1.3% in either direction in the exit poll.

A total of 160 representatives will be returned to the Dáil and newly elected TDs will gather on 20 February .

The ceann comhairle, or speaker, is automatically re-elected.

In most situations, the speaker does not vote, so a government will need 80 TDs to hold a majority.

It is unlikely that any party will reach that number, so another coalition government is probable.

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Madonna praises Eminem on gun control at her latest London show

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adonna has paid tribute to Eminem‘s support for gun control during her latest London Palladium show.

The Queen of Pop lets her guard down and it’s incredible The singer performed a stripped-back rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s classic ‘The Sound of Silence’ – the track which is sampled on Eminem’s video for ‘Darkness’, released last month (January 17), which calls for tighter US gun control measures.

Madonna spoke between lines of the song to say ‘yes, gun control,’ and ended the brief performance by saying: “And that’s what you want to

hear. Not guns. The sound of silence.”

The tweet was captioned “Thank you @ Eminem”. In the song ‘Darkness’, from last month’s (January 17) surprise album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, Eminem raps from the point of view of a shooter targeting concertgoers from a hotel room.

The music video visualises the scene, which is a reference to the 2017 Las Vegas shooter who killed more than 50 people attending the Route 91 Harvest music festival.

Although Madonna praised the rapper for addressing gun control, many of her fans were quick to remind her that Eminem also attracted criticism for

‘Unaccommodating’ from the same album – which features a controversial reference to the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.

“I’m contemplating yelling ‘Bombs away’ on the game/Like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting,” he raps on the track.

In response, some fans noted that, despite the insensitive line, Eminem did take to social media to offer support immediately following news of the terrorist incident.

On Wednesday (February 5), Madonna accused the London Palladium of trying to “censor” her after claiming the theatre pulled the curtain down when she went beyond her curfew.

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KCCI announces monthly night carnival from Feb 22

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have reportedly set a wedding date

ohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has informed general public and its members that, a monthly night carnival will be carried out on the last Saturday and Sunday of every month. The 1st edition of KCCI monthly night carnival will commence on February 22 and will be extended till February 27 coinciding with the Angami Sekrenyi and mini hornbill festival.

A press release from KCCI president Medozhatuo Rutsa and secretary information and publicity Kaihrü Henry Chisüte informed that the initiative is aimed at boosting local economy and add towards the ecosystem and also to bring night life and family outing in Kohima.

The days for issuing and submission of forms will be from February 17 to 20, wherein the carnival will give preference to permanent/registered trade/ retailers willing to do stock clearance at discount rates; to promote local SHGs/ NGOs; government departments promoting SHGs and entrepreneurs and home-based local entrepreneurs especially dealing with traditional ethnic foods and local cuisines.

Interested vendors have been requested to contact the office of KCCI on any working days for registration of the same.

a planned trilogy and is rumoured to be one of the most expensive films ever made in Bollywood.

Rumours of the wedding have been keeping the film press busy for a while now. However, there have been no confirmation from either star so far.

Rather, asked about the wedding plans of the star couple, Alia's mother, actress Soni Razdan, told IANS a while back: "It is a totally baseless rumour."

However, many feel it could finally be happening this time. Most speculations have been boosted by the fact that Alia was recently spotted at the wedding reception party of Armaan Jain, Ranbir's first cousin. Also, when Ranbir's father, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, was hospitalised in Delhi last week, she flew in to be with the family.

An ndtv.com report said preparations for the December wedding has already started in the Bhatt and Kapoor households.

Relatives of the two stars have reportedly been told about the wedding date.

"Preparations are already underway. Their extended families have been asked to mark off those dates to join in the celebrations," the Open magazine article stated, according to the website.

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lia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have never been ver y open about discussing their reported relationship in the media, but fans have always been curious for updates.

The latest unconfirmed reports on the Bollywood couple suggest they are looking forward to locking a wedding date in December. The buzz has reportedly been triggered off by an article in Open magazine.

"Alia and Ranbir Kapoor are set to tie the knot in December this year,

not long after the release of 'Brahmastra' on the 4th of that month," said the article by film critic and entertainment journalist Rajeev Masand.

‘Brahmastra’ is Ayan Mukerji's ambitious superhero film that unites Ranbir and Alia on the screen for the first time, and it also stars Amitabh Bachchan in a pivotal role along with Mouni Roy, Dimple Kapadia and Nagarjuna.

The film has been scheduled to release on December 4, after being postponed in the past.

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Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn attend Maha police marathon

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t turned out to be a reunion of sorts for the Bollywood policemen “Singham” and “Sooryavanshi” on Sunday as Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar attended the Maharashtra Police International Marathon.

They were accompanied by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, who has earlier helmed Ajay-starrer “Singham”, and is all set to come up with another cop drama “Sooryavanshi”, featuring Akshay Kumar.

Sharing a glimpse of his presence at the marathon, Akshay Kumar took to Instagram and wrote: “Team #Sooryavanshi at the Maharashtra Police International Marathon on this beautiful Sunday morning, a great initiative where the police doesn’t run after you but with you..#AaRahiHaiPolice #MarathonMovement @itsrohitshetty @ ajaydevgn.”

In the image, one can seen Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Rohit sharing smiles with each other in black T-shirts with “Aa Rahi Hai Police (the police is coming)” written on it.

Speaking of “Sooryavanshi”, it is scheduled to release in March. The film also features actress Katrina Kaif.

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Billie Eilish speaks out about her night terrors Abiogenesis gets ‘Pride of NE Award’ from RBU

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illie Eilish has spoken about her struggle with night terrors, explaining how they affect her so badly that “the whole day is off sometimes” – but that the experiences have also inspired her songwriting.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, Eilish was asked if she was a good sleeper. “Not at all. I have these terrifying dreams,” she explained.

“Sleep paralysis, night terrors.

It’s like the whole night is terrifying and then I wake up.

“They really mess me up so the whole day is off sometimes.”

The disturbances have also ended up reflected in some of her music, Eilish noted, particularly ‘Bury a Friend’: “They’ve given me a couple of ideas for my songs.

“I probably wouldn’t have made that song the way it is if I hadn’t had sleep paralysis and nightmares.”

However, the ‘Bad Guy’ singer was also quick to reassure fans who might be worried about the amount of dark imagery in her art. “I’m just living, making my art.

It’s a really dark time and I’m speaking about it.

“I don’t write from my perspective a lot, so you never know what you’re getting, if it’s from me or if it’s from my creative side.”

Earlier this week (February 5), Eilish came in for criticism after saying in a recent interview that rappers are “lying” in their music.

The singer is the current cover star for Vogue and she made the comments about hip-hop artists to the publication. “Just because the story isn’t real doesn’t mean it can’t be important,” Eilish said, justifying her use of alter egos in her songs. “There’s a difference between lying in a song and writing a story. There are tons of songs where people are just lying. There’s a lot of that in rap right now, from people that I know who rap.”

She continued: “It’s like, ‘I got my AK-47 and I’m fuckin’…’ and I’m like, ‘What?

You don’t have a gun.’ ‘All my bitches…’ I’m like, ‘Which bitches?’ That’s posturing and that’s not what I’m doing.”

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renla Subong and Moa Subong of Abiogenesis received the coveted “Pride of The North East Award” from the vice chancellor of Royal Global University (RGU), Guwahati on February 7 during the inaugural ceremony of a three-day Consensio 2020, a festival of dreams. The event is held annually at the university campus.

Vice Chancellor, Srimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences, Assam inaugurated the event along with guests of honour, seasoned mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa from Arunachal, who is the first Indian woman to scale the Mt. Everest five times and acclaimed singer, composer and music director Tarali Sarma.

The award was conferred to icon(s) of North East who has made an outstanding contribution in their respective field and has an indelible impression across India and abroad.

Arenla and Moa performed two of their Howey songs

to the delight of the crowd.

An eclectic cultural extravaganza of traditional dance performances was showcased by the students of RGU. Some of the major

highlights of the event this year are “Urjaa” involving the business school competitions, “Art Beats” involving fine art events & “Fest-o-Fiesta” consisting of the performing

art events. Students from Guwahati, the entire North East region and the rest of India participated with a footfall of 50,000, making it one of the biggest festival of Northeast.

Shah Rukh ‘proud’ of little Snoop Dogg pays tribute to Kobe Bryant son AbRam’s sporting skills Says ‘He was just a great leader and a great role model’

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dia and posted a collage of AbRam’s pictures in which he can be seen playing Taekwondo. AbRam is also seen wearing a gold medal in one of the images.

Acknowledging AbRam’s achievements, SRK tweeted: “You train... you fight...you succeed.

Then do it all over again.

I think with this medal, my kids have more awards than I have. It’s a good thing... now I need to train more!

Proud and inspired.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, there have been a lot of speculation about Shah Rukh’s upcoming projects.

He has been linked to doing movies with Rajkumar Hirani, Ali Abbas Zafar, Raj and DK, Atlee and many other directors. As a producer, he has plenty of projects in his kitty. He is currently producing Abhishek Bachchan’s “Bob Biswas”.

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wrote. “You are deeply missed beloved Kobe.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Flea meanwhile, described the sportsman as “an iconic fixture of the LA landscape.”

“He was someone we all loved,” the bassist said.

“He came when he was 17 years old to the Lakers — I

met him when he was 17 years old. He came as this arrogant kid, wildly shooting 3s in his first game… but he was always a leader, always bold. As his career went on, he became humbler and kinder and started to learn how to lift up his teammates.

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how to be a better person, a better father, a better man, you know, going from that to this.

“He was just a great leader and a great role model, and we going to miss him dearly.”

Ice Cube also paid tribute, adding: “What I loved about Kobe is that he wasn’t just satisfied with god’s given talents. He wanted even to be better that what god gave him… that’s an amazing person. “…He showed you

that you can always take it even further…we loved Kobe’s spirit more than anything.”

B r y a n t ’s p a s s i n g sparked an outpouring of tributes from the likes of Kanye West, Drake, Matty Healy, Travis Barker and many more.

Beyonce shared a photo of Bryant kissing his daughter’s head while they sat court side at a Los Angeles Lakers game. “I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens,” Beyonce

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The Phüsachodümi Union Kohima (PUK) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss Hüzholü Chüzho, D/o of Mr. Vezhosayi Chüzho & Mrs. Neikhonuo Chüzho for securing the post of Geo-Scientist in the recently declared Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2019 result conducted by UPSC. The Union pray that the Almighty God grant her good health and success in all her future endeavours.

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uperstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s youngest son AbRam is keeping the family tradition of mastering the art of Taekwondo alive.

Following the footsteps of his older siblings, Suhana and Aryan, the six-year-old Abram is also a Taekwondo champ, and dad SRK is super proud of his little son’s skills in the sport.

The “Raees” actor on Sunday took to social me-

noop Dogg has paid tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant, describing him as “a great leader and a great role model.”

In an emotive interview alongside Ice Cube on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Snoop, an LA Lakers fan, said he would miss Bryant “dearly” before adding that Bryant’s legacy would inspired young sportspeople and artists in years to come.

Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash on January 26 alongside his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

Snoop said: “The younger generation of basketball players all look up to him. The younger generation rappers all look up to him.”

He continued: “Even a rapper like myself – who was older than him – I looked up to him because he showed me ways on

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Jones beats Reyes at UFC 247

H o u s t o n , F EB 9 (AGENCIES): Jon Jones retained his title at UFC 247, beating Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision. After the bout, opinions on the outcome were anything but unanimous.

Jones retained his light heavyweight belt Saturday night following a surprisingly strong opening

by Reyes. The unanimous decision of 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 was met with scattered applause and loud boos from the crowd, as many felt the challenger had proven enough to take the title.

UFC President Dana White addressed what turned out to be a disputed decision.

“The scoring was all over the map,” said White, noting that he thought Reyes had a 3-1 edge entering the final round. “My kids are terrorizing me that, `The fix is in, how did this happen?’

“People had it all over the place, but the reality is … we’re not judges. The judges call the fight, and that’s that. As far as the judging and the reffing tonight, do I think it was perfect? I do not. We need to do some work down here.”

White said UFC can work with the Texas commission

Jon Jones connects a punch on Dominick Reyes during a light heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 247.

to help improve the quality of judging and officiating.

“I do feel disrespected,” Reyes said. “One of the judges had it 49-46.

Who are you? I might want to have a word with you. I know I won that fight.”

White said he believes Reyes deserves a rematch.

Jones faced his most serious challenge in years.

“I wasn’t always confident that I was winning the fight,” Jones said. “I was confident that I wasn’t going to give up or slow down. I think I displayed the difference between a champion and an extraordinary contender. Something special happens when

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it’s time for the champion to present himself, and you guys saw it tonight in the fifth round.”

Jones (26-1-1) handed the fourth-ranked Reyes (12-1) his first loss, improving to 14-0 in title fights.

He became the all-time leader in UFC title defenses, breaking the record previously held by Georges St-Pierre.

“I don’t think he was disrespected,” Jones said of Reyes. “I’ve got to watch the fight though. It’s hard to speak with confidence when I haven’t watched the fight.”

Jones was fighting for the first time since last

July’s win over Thiago Santos at UFC 239, his longest period between fights in more than five years.

In the co-main event of UFC 247, flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko defended her title against Katlyn Chookagian, stopping the challenger in the third round.

The Kyrgyzstan-native Shevchenko (19-3) won her fifth bout in a row in dominant fashion over Pennsylvania-native Chookagian (13-3), who entered as the top-ranked contender for the belt. After the fight, Shevchenko did her trademark cartwheels and dancing in the ring.

Bushfire Cricket Bash legends match raises $7.7m

Melbourne, Feb 9 (IANS): Legends came together for a noble cause as the Bushfire Cricket Bash raised more than $7.7 million for the communities devastated by the fires that have ravaged Australia, according to Cricket Australia’s report. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, Yuvraj Singh and Wasim Akram were present among many as Ricky Ponting XI won the tie in the end. On Sunday, Tendulkar donned the Australian green and gold to play an over during the innings break of the Bushfire Cricket Bash legends match.

In the match, Lara was made to retire at 30 after facing a series of lofted cover drives and straight drives that echoed his peak genius, a www.cricket.com.au report said.

Then Ponting hit an entertaining 26 from 14 balls before retiring himself.

During the run chase, Shane Watson smacked Wasim and co with a spectacular 30 from nine balls.

Gilchrist hit his first ball for a maximum before being knocked over by Aussie Rules great Luke Hodge.

Andrew Symonds clubbed a few sixes over long-off as his son watched on from the dugout.

Ronaldo sets scoring record but Juventus fall in Verona

Hellas Verona players celebrate after the match.

Milan, Feb 9 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday became the first Juventus player to score in 10 successive Serie A games but the champions fell 2-1 at Hellas Verona to leave an opening to their title rivals.

Ronaldo -- who turned 35 this week -- broke through after 65 minutes, to hit his 15th goal in 10 games and take his league tally to 20.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is closing in on the all-time Serie A record

of scoring in 11 consecutive games held by Gabriel Batistuta and Fabio Quagliarella.

But Juventus paid for defensive errors with Fabio Borini pulling Verona level with quarter of an hour to go, before veteran striker Giampaolo Pazzini won the match for the promoted side from the penalty spot four minutes from time following a Leonardo Bonucci handball. Juventus are three points ahead of Inter Milan, who have a

chance to pull level when they take on Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan in Sunday’s derby clash at the San Siro.

Lazio are four points behind the leaders in third before they travel to Parma.

The defeat was the third this season for Maurizio Sarri’s side but second in three games after losing 2-1 at Napoli just two weeks ago. “We have to understand that winning is not a foregone conclusion,” blasted Sarri.

Getafe win again, Atletico end winless run Sweden’s Duplantis breaks Mariappa own goal gives Brighton a lifeline Madrid, Feb 9 (IANS): Getafe continued their incredible season with a 3-0 win at home to Valencia which strengthens their place in the third position in the Liga Santander.

The team from a sleeper town just south of Madrid followed last week’s 2-0 win away to Athletic Club Bilbao with another win against a side aiming to qualify for Eu-

rope next season.

All the goals came in the second half with Jorge Molina netting in the 58th minute after a shot from Jaime Mata was blocked, Xinhua news reports.

The veteran forward scored again eight minutes later with an excellent solo goal and after frustration got the better of visiting defender Alessandro Florenzi with 12 minutes remaining

Mata sealed the win in the 87th minute.

Angel Correa’s 6th minute strike ended Atletico Madrid’s run of three games without a win and was enough to return Diego Simeone’s side to winning ways as they beat a tough to beat Granada 1-0 in the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in a game that ended up with the referee showing 10 yellow cards.

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Paris, Feb 9 (AFP): Armand Duplantis of Sweden set a world pole vault record of 6.17 metres at an indoor meeting in Poland.

Duplantis, the USborn 20-year-old who won silver at last year’s world championships in Doha, cleared the bar on Saturday on his second attempt in Torun to break the previous record of 6.16m set

by French vaulter Renaud Lavillenie in February 2014.

“It’s something that I wanted since I was three years old,” Duplantis told the website of World Athletics.

“It’s a big year, but it’s a good way to start it.”

Lavillenie, the 2012 Olympic champion, said he was not surprised his record had been eclipsed.

“It’s not a surprise.

For two years now I knew he had the potential,” the 33-year-old Frenchman Nagaland Pencak Silat Association won 35 medals (19 Gold, 3 Silver and 13 Bronze told RMC Sports after medals) during the 3rd NorthEast Pencak Silat Championship held at Dhekiajuli, competing at a meeting in Assam. A felicitation program was held at Immanuel Hall, Y. Zhimo Colony, Dimapur Rouen. on February 5.

“Records are made to

be beaten. He has got time on his side to definitely do even better and that’s a great thing.”

Duplantis had almost broken the record at a meeting in Duesseldorf on Tuesday.

His performance marks him out as a clear favourite for the Olympic title in Tokyo this year.

Long considered the man most likely to push the event forward, Duplantis began breaking age group records aged seven.

He announced his prodigious talent to a wider audience when he won the European outdoor title in Berlin in 2018 with a vault of 6.05m, a world junior record.

Coached by his American father Greg -- himself a former pole vaulter who cleared 5.80m -- Duplantis was a product of a track and field-crazy family which had their own vaulting apparatus in the garden.

He competed for Louisiania State University in the United States last year.

Watford’s Adrian Mariappa scores past his own keeper for Brighton’s first goal.

London, FEB 9 (AGENCIES): A bizarre own goal from Watford’s Adrian Mariappa allowed relegation rivals Brighton & Hove Albion to take a precious point in a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium that left both sides facing a continued struggle to stay in the Premier League.

With the visitors apparently heading for victory, Brighton substitute Alireza Jahanbakhsh drilled the ball across goal but, under no pressure, Mariappa fired past his own keeper on 78 minutes.

The home side, who have not won this year, could hardly believe their luck after seldom threatening - or even mustering a shot on goal.

Abdoulaye Doucoure gave Watford the lead on 19 minutes after Aaron Mooy’s ambitious through ball forward rebounded into his path. The Frenchman sped forward to the area, firing an unstoppable shot into the top right corner of the Brighton net. It was Doucoure’s third goal in six league games — as many as in his previous 34. Brighton

squandered promising firsthalf chances with Mooy and Leandro Trossard firing high, and lacked the creativity to unsettle the visitors’ massed defence. Brighton brought on top scorer Neil Maupay for Dan Burn at the start of the second half and later turned to overheadkick specialist Jahanbakhsh, who eventually made an unexpected difference.

The goal kept Watford in the relegation zone on 24 points, three adrift of 15thplaced Brighton. Both teams now have a two-week winter break.

Leverkusen overpower Dortmund Switzerland, Spain and Russia through to Fed Cup Finals in 7-goal thriller in Bundesliga Berlin, Feb 9 (IANS): Bayer Leverkusen gave away their lead, but rallied back on the late goals from substitute Leon Bailey and Lars Bender to secure all three points following a seven-goal thriller in the 21st round of the Bundesliga on Saturday.

The final score stood 4-3 in Leverkusen’s favour.

Both teams started highly motivated into the game and exchanged halfchances at each end of the pitch. Dortmund created the first clearcut opportunity in the 19th minute when prolific new arrival Erling Haaland tested Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky from tight angle.

The opener was scored at the other end of the pitch though, as Kevin Volland capitalised on Nadiem Amiri’s pass into path to beat Roman Burki from the edge of the box into the far post bottom corner in the 20th minute. Leverkusen’s lead lasted only two minutes as Dortmund remained unimpressed and restored parity after Mats Hummels headed home a corner kick from Jadon Sancho.

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Kevin Volland scored a double, terrorising Dortmund with his pace and deadly finishing.

tides at the half-hour mark when winter signing Emre Can curled an effort from 30 meters into the top right corner. Axel Witsel squandered the chance to extend the lead in the 42nd minute and got punished one minute later as Leverkusen equalised through Volland, who sewed up his brace and recorded his ninth goal of the season.

Dor tmund thought they had grabbed the lead in the 52nd minute, but Sancho’s goal was disallowed due to a foregone foul play.

Leverkusen had also the chance to break the draw at the hour mark, but Kai Havertz rattled only the right post from a promising

position. Lucien Favre’s men punished Leverkusen’s wastefulness with the next attack as Raphael Guerreiro made the most of Achraf Hakimi’s assist with 65 minutes played.

The “Werkself ” had the last laugh after substitute Bailey tapped home a loose ball in the 81st minute before Bender completed the 4-3 comeback victory by header one minute later.

With the win, fifth placed Bayer Leverkusen reduced the gap to the top four, meanwhile third placed Borussia Dortmund missed the chance to set runner up Leipzig and front runners Bayern Munich under pressure.

LON D ON , F EB 9 (AGENCIES): Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez caused a huge shock in the Fed Cup qualifiers on Saturday when she beat Swiss world number five Belinda Bencic in Biel but it proved in vain as Switzerland progressed to April’s finals.

Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Germany, Russia and Belarus also moved through to the inaugural 12-nation showdown in Budapest.

A weakened Canada, without U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu and Eugenie Bouchard for the singles, trailed 2-0 after Friday’s action but 17-yearold Fernandez, ranked 185th in the world, beat Bencic 6-2 7-6(3).

It was to be no fairytale comeback though as local favourite Jil Teichmann battled past another Canadian stand-in — doubles specialist Gaby Dabrowski — 6-3 6-4 to wrap up a 3-1 win.

Spain raced into the Fed Cup Finals as Carla Suarez Navarro claimed the winning point at the La Manga Club.

The five-times win-

ners led 2-0 overnight and the 31-year-old Suarez Navarro wasted little time finishing off Japan as she swept past Kurumi Nara 6-1 6-3 on the outdoor claycourt.

Nara, 137 on the WTA rankings, was a late stand-in as Japan’s number one Naomi Osaka did not take to the court after her dismal defeat by Sara Sorribes Tormo on Friday.

Four-times winners Russia edged out Romania in Cluj as Anna Blinkova and Anna Kalinskaya won the deciding doubles rubber against Jaqueline Adina Cristian and Elena Gabriela Ruse.

Belgium and Kazakhstan were locked at 1-1 overnight but Elise Mertens beat Yulia Putintseva 6-1 7-6(1) before Kirsten Flipkens secured the winning point by beating Zarina Diyas, also in straight sets in Kortrijk.

Germany were far too strong for Brazil in Florianopolis where Laura Siegemund recorded her second win of the weekend to give her side an unassailable 3-0 lead.

Slovakia ended Britain’s hopes in Bratislava

Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann celebrates with teammates Timea Bacsinszky, Belinda Bencic, and Viktorija Golubic..

where Heather Watson’s win in the third rubber gave the visitors a lifeline but Anna Karolina Schmiedlova battled past Harriet Dart to finish the tie off in favour of the hosts.

Belarus squeezed past the Netherlands 3-2 after Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Aryna Sabalenka beat Kiki Bertens and Demi Schuurs 4-6 6-3 7-6(8) in the final doubles thriller.

The United States were 2-0 ahead against Latvia after wins on Fri-

day for newly-crowned featuring Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and Serena Williams.

France, Australia, Czech Republic and hosts Hungary in the revamped finals taking place in April.

The Fed Cup has followed the men’s Davis Cup competition by adopting a multi-nation finals in one city, with 12 team set to assemble at the Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena in April.

They will be split into four groups of three with the winners of each group moving into the semi-finals before a final to decide the 2020 champions.

As well as trying to increase the exposure of the women’s team event run by the International Tennis Federation, the extra TV revenue means an $18 million prize fund of which $12 million goes to the players and the other $6 million to the federations.

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Bangladesh shock India to win U-19 WC title

P o t c h e fs t r o o m (South Africa), Feb 9 (IANS): Bangladesh U-19 team rode skipper Akbar Ali’s heroic unbeaten knock to stun India and win their maiden World Cup by three wickets via D/L method in a nerve-wrenching final, interrupted by rain towards the end, here on Sunday.

Akbar remained not out on 43 off 77 balls (4x4, 1x6) and showed nerves of steel at his young age with Rakibul Hossain (9 not out) who hit the winning runs to break into emotional celebrations.

Opener Parvez Hossain Emon top scored with 47 from 79 deliveries and batted through pain after he had to retire hurt when he was batting on 25.

For India, leggie Ravi Bishnoi returned superb figures of 4/30 and was the highest wicket taker (17 wickets) as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 88 and was also the top-scorer with 400 runs.

Bishnoi also became the highest Indian wickettaker in U-19 World Cup history.

This was the Indian colts’ first loss at this tournament in 12 matches since their defeat against West Indies in the final of the 2016 edition. They have won the

Bangladesh players celebrate with the trophy following victory during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Final match at JB Marks Oval on February 9.

U-19 World Cup four times and were chasing a recordextending fifth title.

Openers Emon and Tanzid Hasan were off to a good start chasing 177 after they bowled India out for a paltry total.

Hasan slog-swept Bishnoi for a six in the ninth over as Bangladesh looked to be cruising to the small target.

But 19-year old Jodhpur-born Bishnoi had the last laugh as his third googly in a row had Hasan (17) hole out to Kartik Tyagi at mid-wicket.

Bishnoi continued his good work as another googly in the 13th over forced

Mahmudul Hasan Joy (8), who scored a century in the semifinal against New Zealand, to chop the ball onto his stumps.

Bangladesh were suddenly in a spot of bother as just after Joy’s dismissal, Emon suffered from cramps and had to retire hurt with the score on 62/2.

There was no stopping Bishnoi and his ‘wrong uns’ as the 19-year old came back in the 15th over to trap Towhid Hridoy (0) in front after a maiden from Akash Singh in the previous over.

Bishnoi picked up his fourth courtesy a brilliant stumping by wicketkeeper

Naseem’s hat-trick put Pakistan on front seat

Bangladesh batsman Saif Hassan, left, reacts after he clean bowled by Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah. (PTI)

Rawalpindi, Feb 9 (IANS): Pakistan’s 16-yearold tearaway pacer Naseem Shah became the youngest to take a hat-trick in the Test history as Pakistan remained in the driver’s seat against Bangladesh at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test here on Sunday.

At the close of play, Bangladesh still had to score 86 runs to avoid an innings defeat with four wickets in hand and were tottering at 126/6 in reply to Pakistan’s 445. In the first innings, the visitors could manage 233 batting first.

The last 30 minutes on

Day 3 changed the complexion of this Test. Pakistan would’ve started to wonder if they’d have to chase down a smallish target when Najmul Hossain Shanto (38) and skipper Mominul Haque 37) were going strong. Then the Naseem Shah show took over as the young paceman reduced Bangladesh to 126/6 from 124/2.

In the 41st over of innings, Shah first trapped Shanto in front to then remove Taijul Islam in similar fashion.

On a hat-trick, he had Mahmadullah caught by Haris Sohail to complete his treble.

Yasir Shah dismissed Mohammad Mithun to end the day on a high for the hosts.Pakistan began the third day on 342/3 with a lead of 109 runs.

Besides Babar Azam’s 143, Shan Masood scored 100 as they put up 445 on the board. For Bangladesh, Abu Jayed and Rubel Hossain took three wickets each.

Dhruv Jurel to send Shahadat Hossain (1) back into the hut.

Skipper Akbar and Shamim Hossain then looked to steady the ship but the latter threw away his wicket, getting caught

by Jaiswal at sweeper cover off left-arm pacer Sushant Mishra.

Akbar then hit Bishnoi for two back-to-back fours in the 22nd over but once again Bangladesh lost steam when Avishek Das, who was dropped just in the previous delivery, was caught by Kartik Tyagi running in from deep square leg off Mishra.

With Bangladesh reel-

ing at 102/6, Emon came out to bat again braving his injury and joined Akbar in the middle. The pair raised Bangladesh’s hopes with a 41-run stand as Emon played through pain.

But Jaiswal’s gamble with the ball paid off as he removed Emon (47) who slapped a wide delivery straight to Akash Singh at extra cover. Rain stopped play when Rakibul and Akbar were going strong and batting sensibly and Bangladesh needed 15 runs to win.

But as play begun, the pair eased through the gears and ensured there was no further drama.

Earlier, sharp bowling from the fiery Bangladesh pacers and good fielding coupled with some slack running between the wickets led to India folding for 177.

Opener Jaiswal was the standout performer for India, scoring 88 off 121 balls.

He has scored at least a half century in all but one match in this tournament, and ended it as top scorer with a whopping 400 runs.

However, his team mates fell in a pack to Bangladesh who came out all guns blazing.

India went on to lose their next six wickets for 21 runs in the next nine overs.

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ISL: Misfiring Bengaluru FC held by ten-man Chennaiyin Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS): With no Sunil Chhetri around, both Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC cancelled out each other’s profligacy in a goalless draw in a Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

Bengaluru remain third with 29 points from 16 games. Chennaiyin’s fourgame winning run came to an end and the former champions are fifth with 22 points from 15 games.

With the top spot in the league and an AFC Cup playoff spot for grabs, Carles Cuadrat chose to rest Sunil Chhetri and fielded Ashique Kuruniyan on the left flank.

The game got off to a highly cautious start with both teams trying to make sure their defence stayed organised.

With clear chances hard to come by, Deshorn Brown tried his luck from outside the box but his effort failed to hit the target. Minutes later, Ashique claimed his team’s only shot on target in the first half, forcing a save from goalkeeper Vishal Kaith after latching on to a pass from Dimas Delgado

Players of Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC in action.

inside the box.

At the other end, Rafael Crivellaro found Lallianzuala Chhangte in plenty of space inside the box after the half-hour mark but the Indian winger blasted his shot over the bar.

Chennaiyin got off their blocks quickly in the second half and created a good chance to break the deadlock five minutes after restart. Crivellaro made his way into the box from the left flank and laid the ball off for Valskis whose powerful shot was kept out by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

Crivellaro pulled the strings for the hosts again

with an excellent through ball to split the Bengaluru defence and find Chhangte’s run down the left. However, Suresh Wangjam and Albert Serran double-teamed to deny the winger a shot at goal.

At the other end, Crivellaro set Andre Schembri free on goal but the latter’s shot, which beat the keeper, was cleared off the line by an alert Rahul Bheke.

Chennaiyin suffered a late setback when Thoi Singh’s late tackle on Nili Perdomo at the halfway line was punished with a second yellow card. However, the hosts warded off a late onslaught to share the spoils.

Nagaland win 6 medals at Police Badminton C’ship

Uma and Narola Jati with their medals at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.

DI M AP U R , F EB 9 (NPN): Nagaland Police won six medals (2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze) during the 12th All India Police Badminton Championship held in Bhopal, Madya Pradesh from February 4 to 9.

In women’s doubles category, Narola Jati and Uma took the gold medal, while Jati also took silver for women’s single. Veteran shuttlers Joseph partnering Raju also won gold medal for men’s doubles.

For mixed double, Joseph and Uma bagged silver, while in the mixed double GO’s category,

Haiding and Tiamenla won silver and Tiamenla bagged the bronze medal in the GO’s single.

The seven-day long badminton tournament includes team championship and open championship. Altogether, 12 participants from Nagaland Police participated at the championship. Nagaland’s team consists of two commandants, two assistant commandants, three ABSI, two havildars and three constables. Around 400 players from 38 police organisations from across the country participated at the coveted championship.

Sheffield Utd beats Bournemouth, Manchester City game called off

S HE F F IELD, F EB 9 (AGENCIES): Sheffield United beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Sunday’s only English Premier League game after Manchester City’s match with West Ham was called off due to a storm.

John Lundstram scored the winning goal as Sheffield recovered from 1-0 down to claim a win which sees it overtake Tottenham for fifth.

Challenging for the Champions League spots in February is a major achievement for

promoted Sheffield, which is two points off Chelsea in fourth, though Chelsea has a game in hand.That ended Bournemouth’s recent recovery after winning its last two games. Eddie Howe’s team is 16th, two points above the relegation zone.

Second-placed City’s meeting with West Ham was scheduled for Sunday evening but was called off in the morning on safety grounds.

City said the weather was “extreme and escalating.”

I-League: Diawara header helps Mohun Bagan consolidate lead

K ALY ANI , F EB 9 (IANS): Soccer giants Mohun Bagan continued their surge towards the 13th ILeague title with a 1-0 win over second-placed Punjab FC at the Kalyani Municipality Stadium here on Sunday. Papa Babacar Diawara scored what turned out to be the match-winner in the 42nd minute. The league leaders pressed hard from the get-go, not allowing Punjab a moment’s respite.

The visitors enjoyed 55 per cent possession but had

only three shots on goal, while Mohun Bagan had 21, with twelve being on target.The Mariners held on for their third straight win and now have a ninepoint lead at the top of the Hero I-League standings. Punjab FC remain on second but will drop places if Real Kashmir and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) win their subsequent fixtures, with the Srinagar outfit travelling to Ludhiana next on February 16.

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