February 15, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 69

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Police recruitment issue rocks house

Railways set 2023 deadline HM under fire from oppn; CM assures panel to review system for Zubza line

Day-5 of the ongoing 5th session of the 13th NLA. (DIPR)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB. 14 (NPN): Under fire from the opposition NPF over the recent controversial appointments of over 900 police recruits allegedly through backdoor, chief minister Neiphiu Rio announced the setting up of a committee to review the entire appointment system in the government and submit recommendations for fair recruitments.

Inter vening in the heated debate over the recruitment of candidates at the ongoing fifth session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Friday, Rio assured the house of bringing in transparency in the entire recruitment process of the government.

Concentrate on upgrading Dmu airport: State NPP DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland unit has urged the State government to take a matured stand by concentrating on upgrading the existing airport at Dimapur to an international airport as the feasibility of an airport at the proposed site of Chiethu was full of loopholes and utterly doubtful.

According to the party, the proposed airport at Chiethu would mean bulldozing and clearing off the area, which would not only be time consuming but also mean unnecessary spending of crores of rupees.

Wondering whether the State could afford such an exorbitant project at a time when it was mulling cutting down salaries of government employees, state NPP president Dr. Ahoto Sema asserted that the current airport in Dimapur stood a far greater chance of being upgraded to an international airport with much lesser funds and resources.

NPP said the present airport at Dimapur was well connected with railway station and all nearby bus and taxi stands, while also being nearest to NH-29, making it a much favoured airport.

Rio’s assurance came after deputy chief minister in-charge of home Y. Patton came under fire for the alleged questionable process where over 900 candidates were selected despite not going through the selection process. Only 208 candidates were selected for recruitment.

Launching the opposition attack, NPF leader T.R. Zeliang called for corrective measures in the recruitment system in the police department and also demanded that all recruitments should be done through open recruitments and that only qualified candidates be appointed against vacancies.

He urged the chief minister to withdraw the recruitment power given to DGP, SPs

and COs through a cabinet decision in 2002.

Mentioning that withdrawing appointment power would avoid confusion, Zeliang also suggested that police recruitment should be done as in the Indian Army where the process was open and selection on merit.

Earlier, commotion started in the Assembly during the question hour when deputy chief minister Y Patton, replying to a supplementary question raised by Dr. Imtiwapang, referred to some unverified data circulated on social media on number of appointments made since 2003 by former home ministers (including him), Neiphiu Rio, Thenucho and two current opposition MLAs – Kuzholuzo Nienu and Imkong L Imchen.

Imchen attacked Patton for raising old issue in NLA without proper proof and documentation, stating it amounted to character assassination, prejudice and unsubstantiated quoting from social media. As Patton mentioned Thenucho’s name, Imchen brought to the

notice of the Speaker that the name of a non sitting MLA cannot be brought before the house for discussion.

The Speaker intervened and stated that unverified data cannot be brought to the floor of the house. The Speaker said that the source needed to be probed and verified. The opposition member also demanded constituting a standing parliamentary committee for an independent enquiry.

Joining the debate, NPF legislator Azo Nienu questioned Patton for blaming others instead of taking preventive measures.

Meanwhile, replying to a starred question Dr. Imtiwapang, Patton informed the House that 206 constables were appointed through open recruitment in 2019.

Stating that the constables were recruited by SPs and commandants as per criteria, he pointed out that exemption for appointment through open recruitment was mentioned in a personnel & administrative reforms (P&AR) department notification of 2004.

“Understand budget logic- the quantity of food is inversely proportional to deficit.”

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KOHIMA, FEB 14 (NPN): Opposition members on Friday described the Budget 2020-2021 placed in Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) by chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday as confusing, visionless, antifarmer, anti-development and hollow. Initiating the debate on budget, opposition member Kuzholuzo Nienu termed it confusing, disturbing and visionless, adding Rio’s address was more like an Independence Day or Republic Day speech.

He also expressed concern over news that tourism properties were becoming VIP farm houses and individual properties of politicians, bureaucrats and government officials, including those retired. He demanded that the government should investigate without any reservation and bring to light those involved and book them, if found guilty, even as he stressed that comprehensive tourism policy was the need of the hour.

And considering the annual expenditure to the tune of Rs 600 crore in transport department, as replied in his unstarred question, Azo said the government should

put a total ban on purchase of government vehicles like Mizoram government had done. This would save government exchequer and the saved money could be used for development purposes Taking par t in the discussion, NPF legislator YM Yollow demanded completion of the Foothill Road project and stressed on concentrating more on such projects.

Pointing out how Nagas cleared Central civil service exams by using ST quota, he demanded that even within Nagaland, reservation should be made for the backwards.

He also wanted to know from the government the amount of money collected from issuing of ILP and what was done with it.

Opposition member Dr Chumben Murry mentioned that India was going through a fiscal stress and warned that Nagaland was bound to be affected.

He questioned whether the proposal to deduct salary from State government employees for developmental activities and ban on new appointments and purchase of vehicles was an indication of things to come.

Budget without any specific policies: LoP

Winding up the discussion on budget, Leader of the Opposition Party, T.R. Zeliang termed the Budget 2020-21 “empty bowl” without any specific policies of the government to be taken up in the current financial year.

Zeliang said that the budget made no mention of any new investments or projects for economic development and generation of income. Other than the tax on heavy machineries and the hike in petroleum products, Zeliang said the budget speech was just like the 2019-20 speech which was focused more on entertainment.

On the Finance Commission team’s visit to the state, Zeliang regretted that there was no mention of any commitments given by the Commission, which proved that the state government failed to convince the Commission and get convincing answers from them to help the poor financial state of the State.

On Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Zeliang demanded that the (Cont’d on p-11)

Police recruitment issue: CGBU backs NTUCT Anomaly in MGNREGA implementation: KVC

GAU, DMU, IMF daily flight from Feb 20

DSSU raises objection

Dimapur Sümi Students’ Union (DSSU) has questioned the alleged large scale illegal appointment in the home department at a time when the state was reeling under unemployment. In a press release, DSSU raised strong objection to the alleged appointment of 1135 fresh recruits when only 208 posts were advertised and appointments made accordingly through open recruitment rally. The union said the issue has startled everyone particularly the educated unemployed youths.

The union said it bore no malice towards anyone, but maintained that it cannot remain silent when the deserving candidates were deprived of opportunities because of rampant backdoor appointment.

Appreciating the Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) for bringing out the facts to light, DSSU has assured to extend its support anytime for a just cause.

The union also called upon the responsible department to make its stand clear on this issue at the earliest.

DSSU cautioned that it would go to any extent to ensure that justice was delivered to the deserving youth.

DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Alleging irregularities in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the state, the Kohima Village Council (KVC) has urged the state chief minister to intervene and take necessary action.

In a complaint letter to the chief minister, KVC chairman Dr. Neiphi Kire and secretary Zeneizo Rutsa stated that the department of rural development must fully release the MGNREGA budget sanctioned by the Centre against the village and ensure full utilization for the purpose for which it was granted.

Stating that there should be no deduction of money from the work orders, the KVC alleged that the department was demanding 80% of the material component cost from the work orders issued.

“This illegal deduction must be investigated and stopped forthwith,” it stated.

WGC students’ protest against teacher shortage

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DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Endorsing the stand of the Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) on fresh police recruitment and training, the Chakhroma GBs Union (CGBU) Friday affirmed that it would stand with NTUCT in their fight against the alleged illegal appointments made in the police department.

In a press release, CGBU president Rokovitso Kuotsu and secretary Thepfükuo Nagi said that illegal appointment and case of gross corruption in the present recruitment and appointment was evident, adding that “we cannot allow such malpractices to continue in our society.”

CGBU maintained that a total number of 1200 being selected to undergo training at Police Training School (PTS) and Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC) when only 208 candidates were recruited through open recruitment was “a mathematical marvel”. It stated that the government ought to give satisfactory explanations as to how and when the other 992 candidates were selected.

The union claimed that it was not the first instance where the appointments in the police department had raised serious doubts. It stated that the department seemed to be seriously plagued with the “evil practice of backdoor appointment, and this evil has to be rooted out with all earnestness.” Stating that many of deserving youth had been deprived of the opportunity due to “rampant political and backdoor appointments”, the CGBU said time has come for people to stand up together “to put an end to this menace.” (Cont’d on p-7)

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NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (IANS): The Indian railways has set March 2023 deadline for the broad guage line connectivity from Dimapur (Dhansiri)-Zubza (Kohima) (82.50 km) in Nagaland which was sanctioned in 2006-07. At a press briefing here on Friday, Railway Board chairman V.K. Yadav said the railway budget 2020-21 has earmarked Rs 300 crore for this project.

The total cost of the project is Rs 4,600 crore, he said.

Another long-pending project Jiribam-Imphal (110.62 km) sanctioned in 2003-2004 now has a deadline of 2022. Emphasising on better rail connectivity in northeast regions and Jammu & Kashmir, Railway Board chairman said the Indian Railways will complete the long pending railway projects of national importance in the region by 2023. Yadav said the priority of railways in the next five years is to complete its 50 remaining super critical projects, augmenting capacity in order to introduce 1,500 new trains and wrap up its projects of national importance.

Budget confusing, visionless: Oppn NPF

Students of Wangkhao Government College staging protest at Mon on Friday.

DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Protest against the lack of teaching staff by students Wangkhao Government College (WGC), Mon entered second day on Friday.

In a press release, Wangkhao Government College Students’ Union (WGCSU) general secretary T. Pangnyei Konyak has served a deadline on the state government to give a written assurance within two days that necessary number of teachers would be appointed at the earliest.

Failure to offer written assurance, the union warned that the students would resort to street protest as part of phase-III agitation starting February 17, 2020.

The union lamented that WGC was the only college in Mon district, but the lack of teachers had always been one of the major issues the college had been facing.

The union pointed out that the students were firm in protesting against the higher education department for the injustice.

KSU extends solidarity: Extending solidarity to the protesting students of WGC, the Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) said the students were protesting due to government’s failure to fulfil the demand of teachers’ appointment.

In a press release, KSU president Bumang Phaiba and general secretary Phoe Konyak said that currently students were supposed to preparing for their semester examinations scheduled for April 2020, but the classes have not started due to

shortage of teachers.

KSU claimed that the lone college in Mon district with 474 students was functioning with only 17 teachers out of which seven teachers were on contract basis.

KSU also questioned the successive governments for neglecting Mon’s lone college over the years.

According to KSU, it had made several appeals to the government to address the grievances, but remained neglected till date.

As regard, the union has appealed the state government to seriously take up the genuine demand of students and make appointment of adequate number of teachers. Meanwhile, KSU said it has unanimously decided to join the students of WGC and bring the students from entire district to hold street protest in the event the government failed to address the demand.

The council has reiterated that there should be only one yard stick/criteria for generating job cards as per central pattern only.

“This will ensure fairness and mitigate chances of corruption,” it added. Further, asserting that Muster Roll, which was necessary for all works executed under MGNREGA, must be genuine, the council expressed surprise that there were lakhs of forged signatures by the VDBs at the directive of the department every year. KVC alleged that RD department has normalized the crime of forged signatures. “This is a serious offense and while condemning it in the strongest terms,” KVC said and urged the government to take swift measures to “stop this outrageous practice immediately.”

KVC also demanded that the department cease furnishing false attendance reports of works done at the work site on the Muster Roll. “This involves more

than a mind boggling 4.36 lakhs population of Job Card holders in the State every year involving 1250 Villages Councils and VDB in Nagaland,” KVC stated.

Urging the state government to strengthen and empower the village councils, the KVC expressed regret there was no capacity building, no financial assistance nor administrative cost provided to the village councils despite such provisions available under the programme.

KVC underlined that a strong village council at grass root level would ensure a strong Naga society. Also, KVC pointed out that the primary purpose of implementing MGNREGS was to reach out to the poor, ensure livelihood security for rural poor, empower the socially disadvantaged (especially women), social protection for the most vulnerable population, unemployed, under privileged etc.

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Ex-MLA Thrinimong Sangtam passes away DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Thrinimong Sangtam, former MLA and former member of Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), passed away in Tuensang Friday after a brief illness. He was 83.

Born at Alisopur village in Tuensang district in 1937, late Thrinimong after finishing his high school from Government High School, Mokokchung, studied Theology, and obtained degrees of Bachelor of Theology from Eastern Theological College (ETC), Jorhat; Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore College, West Bengal, and Master of Sacred Theology from Yale University, USA. He worked as a lecturer at ETC, Jorhat for ten years from 1966 to 1976. Later on, he became Member of the Regional Council, Tuensang from 1969 to 1972 and mem-

ber of NPSC from 1980 to 1986. Subsequently, he joined politics, and was elected Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 52 Longkhim-Chare Assembly Constituency in 1987 as an independent candidate. State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, who led the political leaders, political parties and civil organizations in mourning the demise of late leader, expressed grief and said that the void left by his death would be difficult to fill.

Describing late Sangtam as “a God fearing and learned religious man, who served the people with sincerity and devotion in various capacities,” the chief minster further said that his death was a great loss for the people of Nagaland, particularly for the people of Eastern Nagaland.

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DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Considering the overwhelming response of flyers between Guwahati, Dimapur and Imphal, Alliance Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India has decided to operate daily flights in these sectors from February 20, 2020.

This has bene done in order to bolster regional connectivity under Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.

Minister for of Transport, Civil Aviation, Railways and Land Resources, P. Paiwang Konyak flagged off the Guwahati-Dimapur-Imphal flight operation at Dimapur airport on December 7. The Centre’s objective, under UDAN scheme, was to make travelling affordable.

However, there had been several complaints, as also reported on December 29, regarding exorbitant pricing of airfare.

DNSU affirms on cut-off date for ILP

DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has affirmed that there must be only one cut-off date and year of Dec 1, 1963 for enforcement of ILP in the state. DNSU through its media cell said the resolution was adopted during its 4th unit presidential meeting at its office.

Expressing disappointment over the separate cut-off date and year for Dimapur district i.e. Nov 21, 1979, the union has appealed to the government “to analyze the pros and cons before implementing any laws which may jeopardize the demography of the state.” Stating that it was committed “to fight tooth and nail against all odds”, DNSU warned that it would never accept ‘the outer layer sweeten candy which has poison inside’.

DNSU, therefore, appealed the government to bring out “standard procedure and proper mechanism” for effective implementation of ILP in the district at the earliest.

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NACO team visits Tsg to assess HIV & AIDS status

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news in Brief

WSSU wishes examinees: Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has conveyed its best wishes to all the HSLC and HSSLC examinees.

DIMAPUR: A team for rapid assessment of status on HIV & AIDS response from National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) visited Tuensang district from February 11-13.

A release by the office of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Tuensang stated that the team was led by DDG TI & SI, NACO, Dr. Shobini Rajan, who was accompanied by CDC, FHI360, PHFI, NSACS, DAPCU and district media officer Tuensang.

The team visited District hospital Tuensang where they had a short

meeting with CMO, DTO, DAPCU staffs, doctors of District Hospital Tuensang and NHM staffs.

The team visited UPHC, ARTC Tuensang, ICTC, OST centre and interacted with those who are under medication of OST (clients). The team also visited Imlong Theological College and interacted with the principal and students.

Dr. Shobini Raja inaugurated OST centre at CHC Noklak on February 13. The inaugural programme of OST centre was also held at CHC Noklak and the programme was

ZDPA office shifted: Zunheboto District Pensioners’ Association (ZDPA) has informed all concerned that the ZPDA which was temporarily stationed at PHED office, Zunheboto has now been shifted to office of SDEO (Erstwhile DIS office) Zunheboto. attended by officials of NACO, ADC Noklak, CHC Noklak staffs, KTC, KMH and PLHIV community. During their visit, the team had an interaction with the staffs of CHC Noklak and discussed issues regarding HIV & AIDS prevalence and intervention in Noklak areas.

The teams had a briefing with Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikhant about their observation and discussed the issues regarding HIV & AIDS intervention programmes in Tuensang district.

DMHP Dmu holds awareness on mental health

CMO Wokha informs: Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Wokha has informed that it would be conducting the medical board examination for service confirmation of the state government employees under Wokha district, who are yet to appear for the said examination on February 27, 10 a.m. at CMO Office Wokha.

PDAD informs: Petroleum Dealers Association Dimapur (PDAD) has informed that all retail outlets will be closed on February 16 on the occasion of its annual picnic. PDAD has requested vehicle owners to top-up their tanks. For more information, one may contact at 9774007718.

NACO team and others at district hospital tuensang.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020

DC Zunheboto informs: Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto Peter Lichamo has informed all the DPDB members that the monthly meeting for the month of February will be held on February 20, 12 noon at DC conference hall. All the legislatures under Zunheboto district will be attending the meeting and the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DC Phek bans hunting: In view of the outbreak of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in China and other countries which was declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as public health emergency of international concern and with the fear that there may have been transmission of viruses through wild animals to humans, the DC has ordered to all concerned that hunting/killing or possession of wild animals is strictly prohibited and any person found hunting or in possession of wild animals will be liable for strict action as laid down by law.

Students of NTHSS, Chümoukedima during the mental health awareness.

DIMAPUR: Awareness on “mental health” was conducted by District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) Dimapur conducted on February 14 at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School and North

Town Higher Secondary School. A press release by DMHP Dimapur informed that nodal officer and psychiatrist, Dr. Chikrozho Kezo and psychiatric social worker, Neimhanu Kulnu, spoke on the topic anxi-

Reports laid during Assembly Session DIMAPUR: During the ongoing fifth session of the 13th Legislative Assembly on February 14, Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio laid down the annual administrative reports of Finance, Information Technology &Communication, Social Welfare, Electrical Inspectorate and the first annual report of Nagaland Lokayukta and annual administrative reports of Transport, Civil Aviation & Railways, Land Resources, Housing, Mechanical, Soil & Water Conservation and Geology & Mining.

According to DIPR report, advisor IPR & SCERT Toshi Wungtung, who is the chairman of the committee on subordinate legislation presented a copy of the 56th report on the action taken on the

22nd report of Nagaland Art & Culture Service Rule, 57th report on the 47th report of Nagaland Fisheries Service Rule, 59th report on 54th report on Nagaland Home Guard and Civil Defense (Gazette and non-Gazette), 60th report on the 31st report of Nagaland rural development service rule 2006, 61st report on the 45th report of Nagaland Judicial Service Rules 2009.

Advisor Science and Technology, Mmhonlumo Kikon, chairman, committee on privileges presented a copy of the internal working rules. Discussion and voting on supplementary demand for grants for the year 2019-2020 was also passed.

Dimapur police update crime beats for February

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police on February 14 updated various crime reports for the month of February in a series of events in Dimapur.

According Police/ PRO, Dimapur Police on February 1, apprehended one Khekaho Chishi of Lothavi village, resident of Sachu colony, Dimapur while illegally collecting money from Tata Magic, G.S. road and recovered a cash of Rs. 2530 and 6 extortion slips of GPRN/ NSCN (K) from his possession. In this connection, a case was registered at sub-urban Police Station Dimapur.

In a similar incident, Dimapur Police apprehended one Pvt. Hekiye Sumi NSCN (I-M) from Lazami village, Pughoboto Zunheboto, resident of 4th mile while extorting money from shops at 4th mile. Police seized one tax slip of South-East Vehicle

Union issued by NAFD / NSCN (I-M), cash amount of Rs.1500 from his possession. In this connection, a case was registered at East Police Station Dimapur.

Meanwhile on February 1, one Hokugha, resident of Purana Bazar was apprehended by a resident of Imkonglenden colony while extorting money from shops at Imkonglenden colony and handed him over to the Dimapur Police. The individual was arrested against the stated charges and a case was registered at East Police Station Dimapur.

On February 6, Dimapur Police intercepted one vehicle from 4th mile near Central Jail area on checking duty and seized one 9MM pistol (country made) with 4 live ammunitions from the possession of one Taijungba Jamir of Changtongya village, Mokokchung, presently residing at Diphupar ‘K’

Khel. The accused was arrested and a case was registered at Diphupar Police Station.

In another incident, Dimapur Police apprehended one Mughaki Zhimo from Naharbari junction, Dimapur on February 14 and seized Rs.3000, extortion slip of NSCN (R) and one mobile handset from his possession. In this connection, a case was registered at East Police Station Dimapur.

In a separate incident, Dimapur Police apprehended one Aloboto Wotsa from Ghathashi, Zunheboto, presently residing at Thahekhu, Dimapur on February 13 for illegally collecting tax from ringwell construction owners under the name of NSCN (U) and seized Rs.1500 from his possession. A case was registered at SubUrban Police Station Dimapur in this connection.

Meanwhile, two per-

sons were arrested with arms on February 13, one Vihoka Kiba of Lotovi village, Dimapur was apprehended from brick kiln at Lotovi village area and seized one 22 pistol with one magazine, five 22 live ammunitions, one 22 misfired ammunition, Rs.28,000 and one motorcycle.

One Khapur Shikai Yeptho of NSCN (I-M) of Tokugha village, presently residing at Kuhuboto, Dimapur was also apprehended on the same location. Dimpaur Police seized his one 22 pistol with one magazine, one 22 misfired ammunition, one extortion slip of Naga National Council Parent Body (NNC) and one coupon of extortion slip of National People Government of Nagaland (NNC) containing 20 leaflets. In these two connections, cases were registered at Diphupar Police Station Dimapur.

ety, depression and addiction, the symptoms and the treatments.

They also highlighted the mental health concerns in the society and the free treatment facilities available in DMHP.

NNC Parent Body ZLR-R (AMN) terminate two

ADC Dimapur, V Lovitoly Sema, DC office staff, team members of e-CIRCLE with the newly installed e-waste bin at a sensitization and awareness programme on electronic and electrical waste management and installation of e-waste bin was at the conference hall, DC office, Dimapur on February 14, by e-CIRCLE (an e-waste collection centre located in Dimapur). The programme was also attended by EAC (development), Avonuo Kire and students from department of Social Work, St. Joseph University, Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Naga National Council (NNC) Parent Body Zeliangrong Region, AMN (NNC-PB ZLR-R, AMN) has terminated its ‘commandant’ 1st battalion Gaiguilung, son of late Kailiangjai and ‘corporal’ Hangbu, son of late Pourangumbe both from New Jalukie village of Peren district with immediate effect from February 15, 2020.

NNC Parent Body ZLR-R, AMN through its MIP stated that the termination was necessitated due to their detrimental actions of taxations as they continue to violate the Azha for selfish interest even after several warnings served to them. This severely affects the smooth functioning of the region’s authority.

Therefore, the general public have been informed that the duo have been terminated from the NNC-PB, ZLR-R (AMN).

Day 5: Highlights of 13th NLA session DAN launches Farm Northeast–III Correspondent KOHIMA, FEB 14 (NPN): Various issues were discussed on the fifth day of the budget session where starred questions on appointments and others were raised by the opposition bench.

Replying to a starred questioned raised by NPF member Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, minister for Housing, Tongpang Ozukum informed that 62 appointments for grade-III were made under Housing from April 1, 2018 till date without open interview.

To this, Chotisuh urged the minister to constitute a recruitment board for all appointments and also called for maintaining the backward quota in the department. NPF MLA Yitachu also requested the minister to assure equal distribution of seats in the department. Also replying to a starred question on appointments of teachers in School Education from 2018 to 2019 by NPF member Muthingnyuba Sangtam, adviser to chief minister, KT Sukhalu said 76 LDAs in the directorate and districts, 134 G/T Maths & Science teachers, 74 compassionate appointments and 233 Adhoc appointments totaling to 517 were appointed during 2018 and 2019. He further stated that the LDA

and G/T Maths & Science teachers were appointed through open interview. The advisor also informed that nine primary teachers were appointed without requisite of B.Ed qualification from the backward tribes from April 1 to December 31, 2019.

Replying to starred question asked by Dr. Chumben Murry opposition MLA, the minister- in-charge (power) said that the department of power is planning to increase consumer power tariff and the department of power had filed a petition to the Nagaland electricity regulatory commission (NERC) for increase of tariff and the final call will be taken up in the tariff order by NERC after public hearing. The tariff is increasing all the over the country and there is also a need to increase power revenue in the state.

Replying to a starred question raised by opposition member Y. Vikheho Swu deputy CM and minister in-charge of R&B, Y. Patton informed that the construction of the road from Kijumetouma to Ghathashi via Phuyeqa, Chishiqa and Tukuliqa including 2 two nos. of 25 m span bridge (26km) were sanctioned Rs. 4993.56 lakhs to by M/s Jordan-Pongshi (JV) and the construction of road from Kijume-

tiuma to Kughu river via Iphonu, Ghathashi, Mukali, Shesulimi and Kichilimi (phase-II from Ghathashi to Tsui river) (17km) was sanctioned Rs. 4988 lakhs to M/s Jordan construction- SJCPL (JV) and both works were under progress.

Replying to supplementary question, Patton said that he had directed the contractors to speed up the work and assured the house that the phase-I work would be completed

by February 2021 and phase-II by April 2021.

Replying to a starred question

by NPF member Dr. Chumben Murry on granting citizenship under CAA 2019, deputy CM and minister in-charge of Home, Y Patton stated that granting citizenship under CAA was under the purview of the government of India.

He said entry of any Indian citizen, including those who may be given citizenship under CAA and non-Indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland was governed under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.

And any such person entering Nagaland will need a pass as prescribed by the state government from time to time and will be subjected to restrictions or conditions laid down by the state government may.

Condolence for late Imtilemba Sangtam

DIMAPUR: United Sangtam Gazetted Officers Union (USGOU) has expressed deep sadness at the untimely demise of late Imtilemba Sangtam, former minister.

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GOU said late Imtilemba was a dedicated officer, a towering political figure and a humble person who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the Sangtam Community and Nagas as a whole, during his life time.

The union said his demise has created an irreplaceable loss and void in the community and prayed that the Almighty god gave solace and strength to the bereaved family during these difficult times.

Members of DAN along with farmers at Saijang village.

DIMAPUR: Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) Dimapur launched the third phase of “farm Northeast project” which would cover 12 villages in Peren district According to DAN, the launching programme was held on February 12 at Saijang village community hall, Peren in the presence of leaders and representatives from the targeted villages.

Delivering the welcome address, Rev. Fr. Charles, director, DAN, gave a brief introduction of Caritas India and DAN who were implementing the initiative. He said that the intervention was part of

a Northeast level initiative

by Caritas India among the people who were engaged in agriculture and allied activities. He hoped that the project would enable farmers to increase their productivity and achieve food security.

Regina Kithan highlighted achievements of the concluded phase of the project in which a farmer from the project area was honoured with national farmer award at Delhi and expressed her hope that the current project would be able to scale better heights.

Renchano N Lotha, coordinator, FARM –III, gave a brief insight into the strategies and activities envisaged

by the project and said that the project aimed at enhancing the income and livelihood of people engaged in agriculture through focused approaches of capacity building on new and improved techniques and other aspects as well.

Prabal Sen, state officer, Caritas India urged the farmers to take up farming as an economic activity that would sustain them as well as feed thousands of people. Kygum, Jalukie B, narrated her journey and achievements with Facilitating Agricultural Regeneration Measures (FARM) project in the previous years and Seihen, VCC, Saijang, spoke on be-

half of the community.

Meanwhile, the programme concluded with vote of thanks by Irailube, animator FARM-III and benediction by James, alpha farmers club Songlhuh. The event was attended by community leaders and farmers from 12 targeted villages in Jalukie and Athibung Block in Peren district.

It may be noted that FARM is a joint initiative of DAN and Caritas India towards enhancing agricultural production and income of the marginal subsistence farmers through adopting organic and traditional farming while incorporating modern techniques and methodologies.

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Villagers of New Pangsha during the awareness campaign on COVID-19.

DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Office (CMO) Tuensang conducted awareness meeting and campaign on COVID-19 (Novel Corona Virus) on February 13 at New Pangsha under (Noklak block).

A press release by CMO Tuensang office informed that the team was led by chief medical officer Tuensang, Dr.Temjenmoa visited Assam rifles check gate, International Trade Centre (ITC) at Dan (Pangsha) and met the officers and jawans manning the gate.

The team briefed the jawans and officers on COVID-19 (Novel Corona

Virus) outbreak in China and instructed them to be vigilant with the movement of people along the border.

The team also conducted the awareness meeting at New Pangsha with the chairman, GBs, village guard of Pangsha range, Yangkhao and Chingyu village from Tobu area.

A separate meeting also was conducted with the Khiamniungan public leaders at Noklak CHC and they were briefed about the disease.

The release informed that all the health units along the border of Myanmar in Tuensang District

were alerted and staffs were sensitized about the disease and its preventive measures were explained.

Health units reporting for IDSP were instructed to be watchful for unusual increase in cases of acute respiratory tract infection/ influenza like illnesses and report promptly to DSU IDSP. The release informed that the department decided to set an isolation ward at CHC Noklak.

Other team members include epidemiologist IDSP, Dr. John Shupao, SMO (DH), Dr.Yanrenthung and MO Pangsha PHC, Dr.Senti.

KOHIMA , FEB 14 (NPN): CEO Kohima Smart City Development Limited Nagaland, Kovi Meyase said that in regard to Kohima Smart City, the citizens participation in the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) Survey is very encouraging at a press briefing to a section of the media persons on February 14 at Kohima Municipal Council office.

While the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs had created a benchmark of at least 1% of the population to participate in the online survey, he said that Kohima City could achieve the 1% mark (i.e. 1076 people) by the evening o February 8 as on February 14 afternoon it stands at 1370 people.

Meyase opined that though the target was achieved, the Kohima Smart City has continued to create awareness and reaching out to all sections of the society to ensure maximum participation and coverage thereby creating a sense of inclusivity which is often absent in many policy making approaches.

KMC stated that till date the Kohima Smart City in collaboration with the Green Team Kohima who have been engaged as EOL Volunteers has organized awareness programmes in 8 Colleges, reached out to all

ZCCI holds 2nd general session in Zunheboto

Peter Lichamo speaking at ZCCI annual session on February 14.

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ZCCI) observed its 2nd general session at town hall Zunheboto on February 14.

According to ZCCI, in his speech, outgoing president Shikahoto Jakha

stressed on the importance of unity and stressed on the importance of business as government jobs were hard to find. He also lauded ZCCI for contributing to the society and mitigating many social problems.

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Digital soil testing mini lab inaugurated

dent elect ZCCI said that Zunheboto was in the heart of Nagaland and that it has the potentials of being a tourist spot with a decent hotel industry, but due to poor roads and other factors, it has been lagging behind. He further added

that it was the duty of every businessman to keep their surroundings clean and asserted ZCCI stood as a mediator and support system for the business community.

Speaking at the programme as guest speaker, Peter Lichamo, deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto said that it was not an easy task to run a business and that they have as much rights to demand but the demands should come with actions as well.

He also urged them to contribute in bringing positive changes.

He added that there were many organisations but the business organisation was one such body that everybody depended on, for basic requirements and reminded them of their responsibilities as businessmen. He further assured

best contributions from the administration to resolve if and when problems arise.

In the general session, ZCCI served two representations to the DC wherein they suggested road construction from town area or to water the road on a daily basis to avoid dust pollution and to set up police beat point in town area and BOC. In this, ZCCI promised to provide rooms for beat point if it was approved.

Earlier the programme was chaired by Y. Katovi Awomi, vice president ZCCI, invocation was pronounced by Kiyeshi, home evangelist SBCZ, welcome address by Vitokali Zhimo, women coordinator ZCCI and a special number by Boloto H. Achumi. GBs of all sectors, ZSTH, ZRSU and concerned citizens attended the programme.

Kovi Meyase and others during press briefing in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

19 wards and taking to survey to the streets covering street vendors, daily wage labourers, shopkeepers, senior citizens, etc. The office has also launched the inter ward wall painting competition under the theme #MyCityMyPride and signature campaign with the pledge “I pledge to take responsibility towards making Kohima a Clean, Green and more Livable City”.

KMC officials further informed that KMC is also creating awareness through Newspaper Ads, Radio Jingles, Radio Interviews, Whatsapp Messages, Telecast of Video Promos on Doordarshan Kohima, and Social Media Platforms.

Hoardings have been put up in prominent locations of the town and all the 19 Wards with the QR Code which can be scanned and the link to which citizens can log in. Posters have also been put up in strategic

locations including banks, ATM kioks, post office, commercial areas, market places, bus & taxi stands and educational institutions.

KMC said the signature campaign was also conducted in the Angami Sports Association wrestling meet on February 12 and 13. It stated that bus and car stickers will also be distributed by February 17. Awareness programmes and signature campaign will further continue in the Sekrenyi Festival – the major festival of the Angami Naga of Kohima district.

KMC said the response shown by the 19 wards and the initiatives taken up by the wards is very encouraging. Several wards have tailored the awareness programmes for maximum outreach in their respective localities like mobile signature campaign on wheels, voice appeals by prominent

citizens, public announcement through loudspeakers, etc. Citizens of all ages including a mother carrying her child were seen stopping to append their signature on the banners.

The CEO appealed to all citizens for participation in the online survey, stating that public opinion is imperative towards making practical policies for the city. He reiterated that every opinion matters and it can make every opinion count and for that to happen need to give their feedbacks.

The survey has a set of 24 questions around the areas of Education, Health, Safety, Recreation, Water, Electricity, Environment, Emergency Services, Employment, etc. and will involve only about 5 minutes. Since it is an online survey, he appealed to all IT savvy citizens to reach out and help those who are not IT literate.

Combined Hega Festival celebrated at Old Peren village

Participants in traditional attire at the Hega Festival, Peren village on February 14. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Peren celebrated combined Hega Festival hosted by old Peren village with Deputy Commissioner Peren, Sentiwapang Aier as special guest on February 14.

According to DIPR

report, DC Peren in his short speech said that among all festivals, Hega festival is one of the most important especially for Peren and other neighbouring villages. He stressed on the unique significance

and cultural identity of the people and urged the youngsters to focus more on observing festival for unity, love and peace.

The programme was chaired by chairman, Peren village council.

NBSE, EA to co-host ‘Ashoka Changemaker Day’

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) and the Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) will be co-hosting “Ashoka Changemaker Day” on February 22 at the Kevilhouu Rio Auditorium, G Rio School.

A press release by NBSE stated that the event aims to enable schools to “celebrate teen–led social innovation” and that 1500 DC Zunheboto Peter Lichamo and others. students from Kohima Dimapur: Digital soil Tolika. Introduction to Pusa are expected to attend the testing mini laboratory STFR meter kit was also programme. was inaugurated by Peter briefed by Khekiho Shohe, The release informed Lichamo, DC Zunheboto DSCO Zunheboto. that from early February at district soil conservation office Zunheboto on February 14 According to DPRO, while speaking at the inaugural programme, Peter NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) expressed his gratefulness on behalf of the citizens, especially farmers, who SBI INFRA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. Circle Office, Third Floor, SBI I, HO Building would benefit the most Dispur, Guwahati-781006 with these new equipments COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE REQUIRED ON LEASE that had been facilitated by STATE BANK OF INDIA, NOKLAK BRANCH AT the department.

NOKLAK DISTRICT While maintaining SBI Infra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. invites offers that better facilities yields on behalf of the SBI Noklak branch for Commercial/Office better results, he urged the use having built up area of approx. 233 sqm (2500 sqft), department to make sure located in NOKLAK, near the market area. The format that the best facilities were for submission of the technical bid containing detailed implanted at the earliest parameters, terms and conditions and price bid can be so that they could make obtained from the office of "The Regional Manager, Regional Business Office, State Bank of India, RBO R-III, Arkong full use of the technolo- Ward, Mokokchung-798601, Nagaland" or also can be gies availed through the downloaded from website www.sbi.co.in > SBI in the department.

News > Procurement News. The last date for submission Earlier, the inaugural is 27.02.2020. programme was chaired "SBIIMS/Bank reserves the right to cancel or postpone

by Liza SO, invocation by or modify the tenders at any time without assigning S. Moajungla FA, vote of any reason." thanks by Ghunato UDA Circle Head and Assistant Vice President (Civil) SBIIMS, NE Circle and benediction by SCA DC-197 K Y M C

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2020, “Ashoka Changemaker” program has been inviting entries for the “idea pitch competition”, encouraging students to innovate solutions for problems they encounter in their life and society.

It said the top 10 entries screened from schools across the state would participate in the “idea pitch competition” and present their suggestions to the jury.

The winner of the competition will win a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and win

a spot at the national level launch pad program. The second and third winners will also win cash prizes besides being invited for the national program.

The release informed that the daylong session will include a host of eminent Ashoka Fellows and accomplished personalities as resource persons for a panel discussion to share their thoughts and encourage students to be problem solvers and change agents.

The event will be

graced by the chief secretary of Nagaland, Temjen Toy as the special guest for the inaugural function while the principal secretary for school education, Menukhol John will be the honorary guest for the prize distribution.

It may be noted that the “Changemakers Day” is an initiative of the Washington DC based organization, Ashoka, the largest network of leading Social Entrepreneurs of with over 3,500 fellows present in 92 countries.

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Concern over rising HIV and AIDS cases in Mizoram

Aizawl, Feb 14 (IANS): Mizoram Governor, DoNER Ministry Secretary and the Civil Societies have separately expressed their concern over the rise of AIDS/HIV cases in the northeastern state, bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh, officials said on Friday.

DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) Ministry Secretary Inder Jit Singh said that the Mizoram government has to make massive effort to check the growing spread of AIDS/ HIV in the bordering state.

Singh, who is now on a three-day visit to Mizoram to study the ongoing projects funded by the Union DoNER Ministry, on Thursday called on state Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai at Raj Bhavan here and discussed the rising AIDS/HIV cases in Mizoram among other issues.

Singh said that the growing cases of AIDS/ HIV in Mizoram are a big problem that needs to be attended immediately with all out efforts.

The top leadership of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), a most influential

body in Mizoram, recently met the governor and sought his help to strengthen cooperation between the government and NGOs in order to fight against drugs abuse and HIV/AIDS on a war footing.

YMA President Vanlalruata told IANS over phone on Friday that according to the Mizoram State’s AIDS Control Society around 2.04 per cent of state’s total population is HIV infected. “ We a r e n o t s u r e whether the data on HIV/ AIDS is correct or not, but a war-footing measures needs to be taken by all stakeholders to check the spread of the dreaded disease,” the youth leader said.

The YMA leaders apprised the governor that the free movement of people along the India-Myanmar border villages has led to an increase in the supply and smuggling of drugs from Myanmar.

Mizoram has an unfenced international border of 404 kms with Myanmar and 318 kms with Bangladesh. While the Border Security Force guards the Bangladesh border, the border

with Myanmar is secured by the Assam Rifles.

With 10,91,014 population (2011 census), Christian dominated Mizoram is the second least populous state in the country.

The Governor while addressing an official function here said that HIV/ AIDS has become a major problem and needs to tackle this problem on a warfooting manner.

“We need to create mass awareness and movement to ensure that this disease is rapidly checked and its growth arrested. I appreciate the efforts of the church, NGOs and voluntary organisations in tackling this menace, and I believe, if we join our hands together, we can win this battle,” the Governor said.

He said that the state government has recently launched an improved Mizoram State Health Care Scheme which aims to provide health insurance to beneficiaries especially economically backward classes and every citizens must make the best use of this scheme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Right body demands ‘street Ramesh Pokhriyal inaugurates Incubation vendor policy’ in Manipur Centre in M’laya; CoMSO stages protest

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IMPHAL, Feb 14: A Manipur based human right body on Friday pressed the state government to formulate a policy for street vendors while taking serious note of the present condition of street vendors of Imphal markets.

The demand of the right body came at a time when street vendor of Khwairamband Keithel in the heart of the city are deprived of their rights to vend their wares after the authority of Manipur government imposed restriction on their vending hours.

The street vendors have been protesting since January 16 last and their business remained uncertain till date. Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR), in a statement, today expressed worry that the ongoing impasse has now become a threat to the livelihood of the street vendors. It alleged that restriction being imposing on the street vendors were violation of Article 21- “Right to Live and Personal Liberty”.

The street vendors were not allowed to sell their goods for the last 29 days.

It has severely hit their survival. There are more than

2000 women street vendors earning their daily basic livelihood to meet the needs of their family and children.

The street vendors earn a minimum of Rs 200 and Rs 500 at the maximum which is once in a while.

Ever since the restriction imposed by the government, they are facing hardships to meet their daily basic needs, YFPHR alleged in the statement. The right body then drew the attention of the state chief minister to ensure street vendors are allowed to do their business at the earliest to avoid violations of their livelihood.It further demanded compensation for the entire period until street vending is allowed. The right body further urged the chief minister to direct the police department to investigate into the alleged collection of money from the street vendors in the name of issuing street vendor’s ID card by a group of people.

It alleged that while the street vendors were in a state of uncertainty owing to restriction to their business, a group of unknown people were collecting money ranging from Rs 1,300 to Rs 2,000 on the pretext of providing ID card to be issued by the government authority sooner or later.

Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 14: Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal on Friday e-inaugurated the Incubation Centre at the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) here in Meghalaya. Pokhriyal’s maiden visit to Shillong was however marred with protest from the pro-Inner Line Permit group.

He was greeted with slogans demanding the implementation of Inner Line Permit Inner (ILP) in the state as he visited NEHU and National Institute of Technology, Shillong.

Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisation (CoMSO ) activists displayed placards at NEHU where the Union minister inaugurated the Incubation Centre. Similarly, when Pokhriyal visited the temporary campus of NIT at Laitumkhrah, activists of CoMSO assembled near the campus and chanted slogans “No ILP No Rest”.

CoMSO staged the protest during the visit of Union Minister to demand immediate implementation of ILP after the Union government implemented the contentious Citizenship

Ramesh Pokhriyal (Amendment) Act. Inaugurating the Incubation Centre, Pokhriyal said the Centre aims to provide mentorship, knowledge networks, market access and financial support for entrepreneurial startups.

He said that these centres will be helpful for the state of Meghalaya in both education and agriculture sectors. Appreciating NEHU for the programmes and incubation centres which includes one Agri Business Clinic at NEHU Tura campus, Pokhriyal urged that central university, being a premier institute of higher education in the state, should take the leadership in educational, economic and social development of Meghalaya. Highlighting various initiatives taken by the Union Government for student and teacher train-

ing, skill development, entrepreneurship through schemes and programmes like DIKSHA, Skill India, Start Up India, Make In India, USTTAD etc, the Union Minister said that the government has been working to ensure that talented youths get proper training through skill development programmes.

He also said that government has taken initiatives to provide them a platform to prosper. Pokhriyal hoped to see Indian products produced by Indian entrepreneurs all over the world stating that the Government’s ‘Make In India’ initiative can make this possible.

The Minister also emphasized on the importance of promoting local products and strengthening the local economy in order to reach the highest peak of development.

Meghalaya Education Minister, Lahkmen Rymbui who also spoke on the occasion, said the Conrad Sangma-led government is committed to the educational development in the state. Rymbui thanked the Union Government for supporting in different education initiatives of the state government.

22 students from NEHU attend 3rd IRIS Program in Japan Shipping Min, KoPT conducting infra study of 4 NE LCS

Students from NEHU at the 3rd IRIS Program in Japan.

SHILLONG, FEB 14: 22 Student from NEHU were among the 50 delegates from the North East India who represented India in the 3rd IRIS Program in Japan from February 1 To 8. IRIS Program is a Youth Initiative Program undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan, where youths are invited to Japan with an aim of educating participants on issues

concerning the environment, disaster management awareness, technological advancement, and to promote further understanding of Japan through seminars, observational tours and related facilities etc.

During their stay in Japan, the participants visited different places in Tokyo, Nagasaki and Unzen. At The Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, a central

base of operations for disaster preventions in the Tokyo Metropolitan areas, students experienced the simulation of earthquake and the preventive measures. Other places visited in Tokyo included; Tokyo Hydrogen Museum, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo Water Reclamation Centre, Tokyo Landfill Site, and an interaction with the

International Volunteer University Students Association (IVUSA).

At Nagasaki, participants were given the opportunity to interact and hear stories from an atomic bomb survivor Yoshiro Yamawaki.

They observed the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and visited the Hypocentre of the A-Bomb. Delegates also planted trees at Farmland of Kojiro Green Promotion at Unzen City, witnessed a short video of the 1991 Pyroclastic Flow eruption of Unzen Volcano, and visited Mt. Unzen Disaster Memorial Hall.

On their last day, the delegates made a courtesy visit to the Embassy of India at Tokyo where Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) delivered a short welcome speech followed by the Q&A session with the DCM and other dignitaries of the embassy.

HNLC threatens to disrupt National Games in Meghalaya Correspondent

SHILLONG, FEB 14: The outlawed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on Friday claimed that its former finance secretary Wankupar Marwein did not surrender, and has retired from the organization.

Asking the Meghalaya police to stop provoking the outfit by making negative statements, the HNLC General Secretary Saiñkupar Nongtraw threatened, “Else, we would be compelled to disrupt the upcoming national games event.”

“It’s an open secret that events of such a magnitude besides its splendour are more a money-spinning event for some political manipulators and few individuals,” he further alleged.

“As an organization, we shall never lose our ground. Our struggle shall carry on no matter what the difficulties and consequences. It is only through our blood that we could serve to uplift our ideology,” he added. Wankupar Marwein alias Bah Hep Trai Siej surrendered before the Meghalaya Director General of Police R Chandranathan on Wednesday here at the State’s police headquarters. Nongtraw claimed that Marwein “retired” from the organisation on personal grounds and did K Y M C

not surrender as reported by the media.

“Our ex-finance secretary Wankupar Marwein did not actually surrender as the media reported. It was his personal stand to retire from his duties as he had served the HNLC for the last twenty years,” Nongtraw said.

He said that Marwein’s retirement application letter was received two months back and it was subsequently decided by the organization to relieve him of his duties.

Nongtraw said that the outfit has appointed Marius Rynjah (Hepkhoit) as the new finance secretary and Chandame Passah as the assistant finance secretary.

The HNLC general secretary wished Marwein a good life and health ahead.

Marwein was first arrested in 1999 on charges of antinational activities. Nongtraw cautioned the police to refrain from passing false information about HNLC’s financial condition.

“Rather, it will serve them good to look at their own shady revenue collection, which is done through the illegal supply of coal and cattle smuggling in the entire state,” the HNLC leader said. Nongtraw said the police should be aware that Meghalaya is facing a financial crisis.

“That is the reason why the police are earn-

ture. If everything is in its right place, operations would begin within two months,” Prashant Kumar told PTI. He said, goods would

Dt. Dimapur the 11 Feb 2020 NO. M- M-450/19/7555-56 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti T. Chipong Yimchunger -Vrs- Yikhyolo Kithan resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : T. Chipong Yimchunger Village/Block No : Ekaranipathar Patta No : 191, Dag No : 346, Area : 00B-03K-07Ls North : Kousutho, South : Road East : Arimo, West : Tumjusangla (ANOOP KHINCHI), IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-1202

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IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE

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Whereas application under succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Zaporu Angami filled by Smti. Z Azho Khatso, Son of Lt. Zaporu Angami R/0 New Market Colony, House No 284. Section-lll Ward No. 8 Kma, Nagaland to draw/closure: Bank A/c No. 10530631358 (SBI) Main Branch and A/C No. 10180100006369 (Bank of Baroda) Kma, Nagaland who expired on 30.12.2019.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 10th March 2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima : Nagaland K-438 IN THE FAMILY COURT, SENAPATI, MANIPUR Cril. (Maintenance) Case No. 7 of 2019 Smti. Nenia and Another ...........Petitioner Versus1. Mr. Kezhawetuo Linyii @ Balie. ............Respondent Substitute service of summon

Mr. Kezhawetuo Linyii @ Balie, aged about 42 years, S/o Late Thefirielie Linyii resident of PWD Junction, Kohima, below 9th Kohima Town, Kohima Nagaland.

Whereas, the above named Petitioner has filed Cril. (Maintenance) Case No. 7 of 2019 under section 125 Cr. P.C. 1973.

You are hereby summon to appear before this Hon’ble court in person or by a pleader duly instructed on 04/03/2020 at 10:30 AM to answer and file a written objection if any.

Take notice that in default of your appearance on this specify date and time mentioned above, the said petition will be heard and determined in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this Honb’le family Court on this 05/02/2020 day of February 2020.

(NG RATNA DEVI) Sr. Sheristader K-429 Family Court, Senapati

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE SC – 46/2020

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Ningsashiba has been applied by Shri Imtizulu, R/o Longjang Village H.No. 125, Mokokchung Nagaland S/o Late Ningsashiba for possession of: Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 07.03.2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 07.02.2020.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung, Nagaland MKC-60

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

S/C No. 71/2020 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Tinu L. Longchar has been applied by Smti Abenla C Imchen, W/o Late Tinu L. Longchar, R/o H.No. 111, Bank Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : (1) Pension Benefits (2) SBI A/C. No. 31047815329 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 9th March, 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 6th February, 2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1172

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND NOTICE

enter from the neighbouring country to four land ports Agartala and Srimantapur in Tripura, Dawki in Meghalaya, and Sutarkandi in Assam.

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Deb had discussed fast implementation of a protocol route between India and Bangladesh.

Assistant Director of the Kolkata Port Trust Prashant Kumar said that India was allowed access to Chittagong and Mongla ports in Bangladesh following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries for standard operating procedures for use of the ports on October 6 last in Delhi.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

“From the two ports, goods would be transported to the four land ports of the northeastern region by using land routes of Bangladesh. This would save time and expendi-

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND.

ing their private revenue through the illegal supply of coal and cattle smuggling,” he alleged.

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Agartala, Feb 14 (PTI) : A joint team of the Ministry of Shipping and Kolkata Port Trust has undertaken a study of the infrastructure of four Land Customs Stations (LCS) of the north eastern region for transportation of goods from Chittagong and Mongla ports in Bangladesh, officials said on Friday.

The team visited Agartala Integrated Check Post (ICP) bordering Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh on Wednesday, and Srimantapur Integrated Check Post in Sipahijala district bordering Comilla district of the neighbouring country, about 60 km from here, on Thursday.

Kolkata Port Trust Chairman Vinit Kumar had met Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb here on Wednesday during which

Dt. Dimapur the 13th February, 2020 No. Rev-1/90-D/ Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Vishili Swu resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 569, Dag No. 904, measuring an area 01B-00K-15Ls, located at Block No/Village Padumpukhuri, Mousa No. 3 which has been mortgage in the NIDC Bank/Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 23-02-2020.

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

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NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANTS(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. S/C No: 16/20 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Nlumo Lotha has been applied by Smti. Rhonbeni N. Shitiri, R/o New Colony, Wokha H/No. 39, Wokha, Nagaland W/o. Late Nlumo Lotha for possession of; 1. PPO No. NL/F 09006.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 13/03/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 13/02/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-XX

NOTICE

S/C. NO 15/20

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Tsankao Lotha has been applied by Smti Nrano Humtsoe, R/o Baghty Town H.No/ Ward No, Wokha, Nagaland W/o Lt. Tsankao Lotha for possession of : Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this Court on or before 11/3/20.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 11/2/20.

District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland DP-1194

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANTS(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. S/C No: 17/20 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Bonphyamo Tungoe has been applied by Smti. Khopeni Tungoe, R/o Wokha Village, H/No., Wokha, Nagaland, W/o Late Bonphyamo Tungoe for possession of; 1. SBI Bank A/C No. 11766525437, 2. PPO Book, bearing No. NL/15458.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 14/03/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 14/02/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-XX K Y M C

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Cong attacks BJP on Pulwama attack

New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): Mounting a fresh offensive against the BJP government on the first anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, the Congress on Friday accused it of using the sacrifice of soldiers for electoral gains and asked who benefited the most from the strike.

As Pulwama occupied the political centrestage, several Congress leaders, including former president Rahul Gandhi, raised questions on the inquiry into the attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel and why it was not being made public.

Gandhi asked who was made accountable for the terror attack on a security convoy in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14 last year.

“Today as we remember our 40 CRPF martyrs in the #PulwamaAttack, let us ask: 1. Who benefitted the most from the attack?

2. What is the outcome of the inquiry into the attack?

3. Who in the BJP Govt has yet been held accountable for the security lapses that allowed the attack?” he posted on Twitter.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the entire nation paid homage to the martyrs of Pulwama and many questions remain.

“Why is the report of Pulwama attack not being made public? Who is accountable? Who brought the 350 Kgs IED? Why were intelligence reports

CRPF personnel stand guard at the spot where deadly 2019 Pulwama terror attack took place, at Lethipora of Pulwama District, South Kashmir, Friday. (PTI)

of attack ignored? Did Devinder Singh have any role,” he tweeted, referring to the Jammu and Kashmir police officer arrested along with two Hizbul Mujahideen militants.

“Every Indian is proud of Pulwama martyrs! Why can’t Modi Govt tell the names of our brave jawans?

Why is Govt not giving details of financial assistance given to families of our bravehearts? Why hide the investigation report? What is BJP Govt hiding?

Nation wants to know,” Surjewal went on to say on Twitter.

Addressing a press conference, his colleague Jaiveer Shergill alleged that the BJP had used the attack and the sacrifice of soldiers for electoral gains.

“BJP focus is only on vote security and not on national security. BJP after 26/11 not only did a press conference but also printed posters with blood of the sacrifice of our soldiers, asking for votes,” the spokesperson said.

The BJP, he added, had sought votes in the name of the Pulwama attack.

“If the BJP government and the PM can spend Rs 4,500 crore on self advertisements and spend Rs 1.5 crore everyday on his SPG security, why did the BJP government not fulfil the promises made to the families of Pulwama martyrs,” he asked.

The Congress leader said the BJP had betrayed the families by not fulfilling

Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on February 16, senior party leader Gopal Rai said on Friday.

Rai, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Delhi unit, said a letter was sent to the prime minister on Friday morning.

It was, however, not clear whether the prime minister would attend the swearing-in ceremony. According to his schedule, he is travelling to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Sunday to inaugurate over 30 projects. All seven Delhi MPs and eight newlyelected BJP MLAs have also been invited for the oathtaking ceremony, Rai told PTI. No chief minister or political leaders from other states will be part of the event as it will be a “Delhispecific” ceremony, Rai had

BJP holds meetings to review Delhi polls debacle New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI): The BJP’s Delhi unit on Friday held a series of meetings to review the party’s debacle in the recent Assembly elections, party leaders said.

The meetings were attended by Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, national general secretaries Arun Singh and Anil Jain and Delhi unit organisation secretary Siddharthan. The exercise is likely to continue till late evening. The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders. According to initial feedback received during the meetings, the party did not handled properly the issues such as the AAP government’s freebies and the anti-citizenship law protest at Shaheen Bagh, party sources said. On Thursday, Tiwari met party president J P Nadda and its general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh for more than two hours at the party headquarters here to discuss the Assembly election outcome.

said on Thursday. Kejriwal, through front-page advertisements in newspapers, has urged Delhiites to attend his

oath-taking ceremony as he is set to become the chief minister of Delhi for the third consecutive term.

the promises of a government job and Rs 25 lakh to their next of kin.

Shergill also came to Gandhi’s support after the BJP accused him of insulting the memory of Pulwama martyrs.

“When Shri Narendra Modi held a press conference questioning the government from attack site of 26/11 he was a nationalist, but when Shri Rahul Gandhi raises questions on Pulwama he is anti-national? Shun the hypocrisy and stop this ‘use and throw’ policy towards soldiers of this country,” Shergill said.

He added that the BJP is the first to claim credit for national security but remains mum when it comes to issues of intel-

ligence failure.

“The world knows that Pakistan was responsible for the Pulwama attacks but the BJP government is silent about the big intelligence failure and security lapse that led to the attack,” he said.

According to him, the BJP government is “scared, allergic to answerability and accountability relating to lapses in national security”.

“During elections, the BJP approach towards soldiers is ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ but after elections their approach is ‘Hum Aapke Hai Kaun?’,” he said, referencing two Bollywood films to make his point.

The Congress on its Twitter handle also asked why the Pulwama attack report had not been made public and whether the government was suppressing it to hide their failures.

“After the election speeches and photo-ops the BJP govt has completely forgotten about the families of the martyrs. They promised them jobs and compensation, yet one year after the attack the families are forced to beg the govt for what is owed to them.

“Pulwama is one of the most heavily guarded areas in the country, how is it possible that a a vehicle laden with such volatile explosives could enter without notice? Why were proper safeguards not in place?” it tweeted.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

HOME DEPARTMENT : POLICE ‘B’ BRANCH

No. POL-B/SWR/ESTT/1/1/2018

Dated, Kohima the 12th February 2020

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(f) Brigadier or of equivalent Ranks from Navy or Air Force (In case nonavailability of retired Brig, officers of rank of Col may be appointed) Col/Lt Col or Maj (in case non-availability of retired officers mentioned above, Capt may be appointed) An Ex-serviceman Hony Lt/Capt Clerk/ JCO Clerk with exemplary record of service may be appointed.

Eligibility Criteria 2. The selection and appointment of candidates shall be regulated by the provisions contained in the Guidelines for appointment of officials in the Directorate of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement, Nagaland issued by the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence.

3. Reservation of Ex-servicemen. All posts are reserved for Ex-servicemen who come under the definition as given in the official Notification.

4. Character of Antecedent. They should have clean record of character and antecedent during and after service in Defence Forces and should not have been involved in any criminal case in any manner which should be certified to such effect in their application. Details/simple verification as the case may be, shall be done from both Civil and Defence authorities in respect of those candidates selected for appointment as per the existing instructions contained in the Govt of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dept of Personnel & Training vide O.M No. 18011/10(5)-Estt. (b) dt 23 Jul, 1987.

5. Age Limit. (a) Director post (Brigadier) not more than 60 years and Colonel not more than 57 years of age. (b) Zila Sainik Welfare Officer/Class-I (Gazetted Post). Not more than 57 years. (c) Class-III (Non-Gazetted Post). Not more than 55 years. (a) 1st January 2020 will be the crucial date for reckoning the eligibility of the applicants.

How to Apply 6. Simple application in plain paper with following details/documents may be submitted by registered post to the undersigned by name so as to reach by 4 P.M on 21.03.2020. Application by hand will not be accepted. Enquiry regarding result of application will not be entertained and canvassing in any form will disqualify for empanelment:(a) No, Rank, Name, Regiment, present and permanent address. (b) Dates of enrolment/commission and retirement with reason. (c) Photocopy of release/discharge certificate/book. (d) Other requisite information specified in this Notification. (e) Bio data and all relevant documents. (f) For drawing up the panel of officers, candidates are to register themselves with the Directorate General of Resettlement and ensure that their names are included in the panel for the vacancies prepared by KSB. Only the list of names that are sponsored by Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) and duly recommended by DGR shall be considered for the interview and subsequent appointment.

For the Selection Board names of officers forwarded by KSB to State Govt (Home Dept) shall be included and eligible for appointment. Registration form can be obtained or downloaded from website-www.dgrindia.com and DGR will in turn forward the names to KSB and final list of eligible officer candidates to State Government (Home Dept) from KSB. Method of Selection 7. Applications for Director post and Class-I Gazetted officers will be short listed and only eligible candidates approved by the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence and the State Govt, will be empanelled and shall be called for interview for selection before the Selection Board constituted for Rajya Sainik Board/Dte of Sainik Welfare & Resettlement, Nagaland and date and place to be decided by the State Govt. Such candidates are required to produce original documents at the time of interview (written and typing test for clerical posts will be conducted to assess the suitability for re-employment).

8. There is no reservation policy for officers and vacancies shall be released for all eligible and willing officers. However, Ex-servicemen local candidates fulfilling the requisite qualification and eligibility criteria and duly selected by the selection board shall be given preference.

9. Placement and appointment of the selected candidates shall be as per the requirements of the Directorate/Rajya Sainik Board/Home Dept.

10. Candidates who are computer qualified with typing ability shall be awarded preference.

-------Signed------12th February 2020 (S.R. SARAVANAN) IPS Special Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland DC-198

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 69 Dimapur, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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Castles in the air

mproved road, rail and air connectivity are the prime movers for spurring economic growth of the north east and in this regard, the prospects for Nagaland draws needed interest and the moot point is whether the state planners have their sights on the objective?

In the recent assembly debate, the polarity in perception about “development” was anything but like mistaking the woods for the tree. While the treasury bench was all for the construction of the proposed Greenfield airport at Chiethu, the opposition seemed equally steadfast with the proposal for a Greenfield airport at Rüzaphema. The two sides of the aisle were engaged in heated duel over which of the two was better or more viable then the other. The debate seemed as if the proponents were bent on winning the argument instead of understanding the practical realities. Chiethu is located under Chiechama village Kohima district and the proposed greenfield airport was initiated by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Rio held the stand that Chiethu fulfils the policy of every state capital being entitled to have an airport. He reasoned that the issue was about making use of the opportunity when provided. Some years back it was reported in the media that due to the hilly and undulating terrain which, according to the Airport Authority of India (AAI), may pose a limitation to its operations and hamper further expansion of the airport and also sensing the huge cost that would be incurred for its construction, the AAI directed the Government of Nagaland to situate another suitable site which is plainer. The Centre’s DoNER ministry had held the view that the proposed Chiethu airport was not feasible in view of the cost and other factors. When Rio was succeeded

by T.R. Zeliang as chief minister, the latter batted for Rüzaphema in Peren district and some 35 Kms away from Dimapur, as the alternative airport to Dimapur.

Be that as it may, the duel in the assembly over which of the two-Chiethu or Rüzaphema – has distinct advantage over each other is less important. Even with regard to the claim that either has the potential of becoming an international airport in the long run; this point is far stretched and somewhat of a distant dream. It is unfortunate that while rooting for either of the above, the decision makers seem to have left present Dimapur airport in the lurch. Instead of trying to first improve the present airport to facilitate operations for bigger aircraft and seek more flights, the leaders have focussed their time and energy on new projects. The message is that there is need to show marked improvement in passenger facilities to meet the present needs of passengers from Nagaland and parts of nearby upper Assam. One of the significant contribution towards was the recently re-introduced flight between Kolkata-Guwahati-Dimapur-Imphal and back. While other north eastern states are trying to attract a large number of tourists to their States and, which is growing at the rate of 12% each year , Nagaland has not achieved its goal of wooing investors from mainland India because of the poor state of affairs. Improved infrastructure and air, road and rail connectivity have played a major role in driving tourism growth and this is the crux of the matter. Economic vision comes from understanding the dynamics of maximising what are available to their fullest potential before venturing further.

DailyDevotion The Discipline of Hearing

Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. —Matthew 10:27

Sometimes God puts us through the experience and discipline of darkness to teach us to hear and obey Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and God puts us into “the shadow of His hand” until we learn to hear Him (Isaiah 49:2).

“Whatever I tell you in the dark…” — pay attention when God puts you into darkness, and keep your mouth closed while you are there. Are you in the dark right now in your circumstances, or in your life with God? If so, then remain quiet. If you open your mouth in the dark, you will speak while in the wrong mood— darkness is the time to listen. Don’t talk to other people about it; don’t read books to find out the reason for the darkness; just listen and obey. If you talk to other people, you cannot hear what God is saying. When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message for someone else once you are back in the light. After every time of darkness, we should experience a mixture of delight and humiliation. If there is only delight, I question whether we have really heard God at all. We should experience delight for having heard God speak, but mostly humiliation for having taken so long to hear Him! Then we will exclaim, “How slow I have been to listen and understand what God has been telling me!” And yet God has been saying it for days and even weeks. But once you hear Him, He gives you the gift of humiliation, which brings a softness of heart— a gift that will always cause you to listen to God now.

Quotes

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”

~ Robert Frost

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020

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npp nagaland’s stand on proposed airport by state govt

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he present imbroglio on the issue of an upgraded and international airport in Nagaland has brought to the fore the urgent issue that needs to be addressed so that there are no doubts left in the minds of the general public without creating any bias. This stand by NPP Nagaland has to be taken in the most optimistic and mature manner by all and sundry. Dimapur, as we all know is the corridor to not only Nagaland but also to Manipur and a major area of Karbi Anglong and Golaghat in Assam. It is the central hub of all businesses and developmental activities. But sadly enough, some of our leaders do not understand the relevance of Dimapur City as being pivotal for the growth and development of the entire state.

Subsequent governments have skirted the issue of giving due relevance to the importance of Dimapur as being the hub of all commercial activities which brings in favourable revenue to the government. The Dimapur Railway Station which is one of the oldest Railway Stations in the North East and has a status of being in the 2nd position in terms of revenue earning railway station under the NFR and in terms of Per-Capita Rail Income being undisputedly in the first place. Whereas, Dimapur is a far smaller town in comparison with Guwahati. But still the Ministry of Railways has not given the due privilege to our only Railway Station and much of it is due to a lack of effective pressure from the State Government to upgrade Dimapur to at least a Sub-Division under NFR due to which Dimapur has always been under the whims of Lumding Division or Tinsukia Division.

Moreover due to our lackadaisical attitude, Dimapur Railway Station is mostly in pathetic condition and the Train Coaches are very unhygienic and not up to the standards. The State Government should demand more sophisticated and modern trains and coaches with ultra-modern facilities and proper maintenance as development of the Dimapur Railway Station has to be in due earnest and not just a cosmetic

face-lift. Also there are very few trains which originate from Dimapur itself and people of Nagaland do not get proper quota of train tickets on time and during rush hours due to syndicalism in issue of ticket quotas whereby tickets are booked by agents in Bokajan and other places of Assam before passengers in Dimapur or other parts of Nagaland can get the advantage.

Now in the context of the airport issue, we would like to urge the present Government to take a matured stand by concentrating on upgrading the existing Airport at Dimapur to an International Airport as the feasibility of an Airport at the proposed site of Chiethu by the State Government is full of loopholes and utterly doubtful.

Firstly, the proposed airport project in Chiethu will mean bulldozing and clearing off the area for building the airport which will not only be time consuming but also it will mean unnecessary spending of crores of rupees. Can we afford such an exorbitant project at the present condition where the state is even mulling cutting down in the salaries of the government employees? The present Airport in Dimapur stands a far greater chance of being upgraded to an international airport with much lesser funds and resources.

Secondly, even if the proposed airport at Chiethu becomes a reality by leaps and bounds, it will not be convenient for many commuters from Nagaland itself to spend additional fares to reach Kohima and then fly in an airplane. In this regard, Dimapur not only caters to the commuters from Nagaland but also to those from nearby areas of Karbi Anglong and Upper Assam to a considerable extent. Do we expect those commuters to take an additional burden of travelling up to Kohima to fly to other destinations? Consideration has to be made also of the deplorable road conditions, land-slides and traffic jams leading upto Kohima from Dimapur. Here, the leaders have to be realistic and not biased in favor of a particular tribe, region or district for that matter.

Thirdly, considering the hilly terrain and other such ardous geographical conditions of the proposed airport site at Chiethu, it would be really difficult for international flights to land and take off from the airport especially when Kohima district faces long monsoon season and is mostly covered in a thick blanket of mist and fog. Think about the long hours of delay that will be caused due to these external factors like weather, terrain and the biggest factor being the safety of the passengers. When we again talk of Dimapur Airport, there have been little or no delay in flights till date due to adverse weather conditions as the weather of Dimapur is mostly clear and visibility is much higher as compared to any hilly area in Nagaland which makes it a more favourable and safer airport.

In addition to this, international and domestic flights on bigger aeroplanes would be very difficult and almost impossible to maneuver at high altitudes, mountainous terrains and adverse weather conditions thus limiting the airport to smaller airplanes only.

Lastly, the present airport at Dimapur is well connected with the Railway Station and all nearby bus and taxi stands while also being the nearest to the National Highway-29 making it a much favoured airport.

Shifting the present airport to other far-off places like Ruzhaphe and Chiethu will mean neglecting the convenience of a majority section of the people and sacrificing their comfort over the selfish aspirations of a certain section of tribe or community. This also brings us to a grim reminder of Muhammad bin Tughluq, the Mughal ruler who foolishly shifted the Mughal Capital from Delhi to Devagiri, which was a disastrous and costly decision. We should not take an erroneous and myopic decision at this juncture like Tughluq for which we might have to regret later.

At this juncture, we as matured leaders must unitedly think about development of our state irrespective of any affiliation to any tribe but for the greater benefit of the entire population of Nagaland. We are not against the

construction of a separate airport in Kohima as we can understand that as the State Capital it does require an airport but at no cost should it be compromised by neglecting the upgradation of the Dimapur Airport to an International Airport. We should understand the complications, costs and risks of creating an International Airport in an unfavourable terrain like Chiethu in Kohima. We should not be so selfish as to think about development of Nagaland in terms of developing the State Capital alone. Nagaland does not comprise only of Dimapur or Kohima. Why does the government forget that there are other 10 districts to consider for development? Instead of focusing on a maiden airport in Kohima, why does the government not think about construction of state-ofthe-art Helipads and introduction of smaller and durable passenger as well as cargo chopper services in all District headquarters and major Sub-Divisions which will be much more viable and bring better opportunities and provide emergency services for the people of all the districts. Moreover introduction of chopper services will be economically more viable in terms of land and infrastructure required for the helipads. The other consideration that we can collectively make is the opening of a new airport at Tizit in Mon District which has ample land as well as favourable terrain and weather conditions. This will not only develop and provide better air connectivity for the people of Eastern Nagaland, some parts of Central Nagaland and Upper Assam but also make connectivity to the remote areas of Nagaland far better and much faster.

Here, we would also like to question the State Government as to why they are turning a blind eye to the rampant and illegal land encroachments happening in most parts of Nagaland which is done right under the nose of the District Administration. Why is the government allowing vital public avenues like the Railways, Airport, Hospitals, Colleges, schools, etc. to be encroached upon illegally and rampantly thereby directly affecting the

development and benefit of the general public? This becomes a very good excuse for the government not to bring about any development in the pretext of land encroachment. If the government requires more land to upgrade the existing airport in Dimapur, they should be bold enough to retrieve the encroached land at any cost or by purchasing additional plots of lands for which ample funds may be allotted by the Central Government through AAI if required. It is worth noting here that the entire developmental funds for any airport are completely sanctioned by the AAI for the development of the airport.

In light of the above, the NPP Nagaland State would like to reiterate our position on the proposed airport project of the State Government. We do not support any move by the government to shift the present airport from its present location to any other place as desired by some individuals.

We request the government to take a matured stand and retrieve the encroached land belonging to AAI and the State Government so that extension of the runway can be done without any further delay.

If this is not possible, we request the government to make an alternative arrangement of developing an airport near the present airport so that it is easily accessible for all commuters, from Nagaland as well as nearby Assam so that the airport revenue does not go down due to lack of passengers.

Also such major issues concerning the State’s development must be thoroughly deliberated and discussed with all stakeholders including the general public.

Finally, NPP Nagaland requests all Parties, Leaders, NGOs, Naga Political Groups, Civil Societies, Students’ Unions, Tribal Bodies, Religious and Educational bodies to be united for overall development of Nagaland without any bias and let us all wake up from our traditional tribal politics and rise above personal gains for a forward and developed Naga society.

Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema President National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland State

The many facets of CAA: an unbiased summary

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he government con- Therefore, pro-CAA crit- Minister, Amit Shah said in of the Parliament and the tinues to stand by its ics argue that the act only one of his speeches that the Executive. Let’s consider claim that CAA is to provides needed provisions importance of the Act lies the government argues that provide citizenship to mi- to protect the minorities on the fact that the partition Bangladesh, Pakistan and norities persecuted in India’s and thereby does not violate of India was done on the Afghanistan were picked three neighbouring Islamic Article 14. basis of religion. But dissent- because they were neighbors countries. They have indeed Article 15 of the Indian ers argue, unlike Pakistan, - then they have to justify the exempted the tribal areas constitution talks about how India is a secular nation exclusion of Nepal, Myanof Assam, Meghalaya, Mi- a state cannot discriminate and therefore it cannot give mar, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. zoram and Tripura that are on the basis of sex, race, citizenship to people on If the government argues included in the 6th Schedule caste, religion and place grounds of religion; doing that they have chosen the Area of the Indian constitu- of birth while Article 21 so would violate the ideal of countries on the basis of tion from the purview of the talks about Right to life and India’s secularism. Regard- undivided India then incluAct. Arunachal Pradesh, personal liberty. But both ing ‘intelligible differentia’, sion of Afghanistan must Nagaland, Mizoram and Article 15 and 21 applies the Supreme Court requires be justified. If the selection Manipur are also claimed only to Indian citizens and a ‘reasonable and justifiable’ was on the basis of ‘degree to be ‘protected’ by ILP. But not non-nationals. Thus, the yardstick to differentiate of harm’ then they have to despite the government’s pro-CAA argument is that between those included and convince the judiciary why endless effort to convince the since the Act is only for non- excluded. This ruling was Rohingyas of Myanmar, citizens that no harm will be nationals from neighbouring made during the verdict of one of the world’s most done to Indian citizens, the countries, the provisions Decriminalization of Sec- persecuted minorities accountry is still roiling over of the Indian constitution tion 377, where Articles 14 cording to UN reports, were the Act. Protestors against need not and should not be and 15 were infused and excluded. If the government the Act have deemed it as applied to them. one of the judges ruled that argues that inclusion was unconstitutional and has Any petitioner is now ‘classification done on the done solely on the basis of challenged the same in the left to prove that Article 14 basis of a core trait of an religious minorities, than exSupreme Court on grounds is violated by the Act on individual is not reasonable’. clusion of Rohingyas again of violation of Article 14, three grounds: Since religion is a core trait and Sri Lankan Tamils, who 15 and 21 of the Indian a) Objective of the bill, of an individual, therefore, are persecuted not only beconstitution. But the legality b) Intelligible differentia, and one cannot be discriminated cause of ethnicity, but also of CAA has proven to be a c) Rational nexus between on religious grounds. because of religion remains sticky subject with many those included on the bill The second strong ar- unjustified. arguments and counter ar- and the objective of the gument against CAA is the There are also claims guments. bill. country-based classification. that the objective of the Article 14 talks about T h e g ove r n m e n t ’s According to some CAA Act itself cannot be justified ‘equality before the law’ claimed objective is already critics, the government’s because, say, the son of a which guarantees that there clear; it is to provide citizen- justifications for the country- Hindu who entered India shall be no discrimination ship to the persecuted mi- based classification may in 1971 will not have faced by the law within the ter- norities from three Islamic fail to stand the scrutiny any religious persecution, ritory of India. One can countries. They argue that of the judiciary. It is to by virtue of him being born argue CAA discriminates Article 14 would have been be understood that, nor- in India. Thus, if the bill people inside the territory violated if only Hindus has mally, the government has is about giving citizenship and jurisdiction of India and been included in the Act the freedom to ‘pick and to religiously persecuted hence its implementation and not the other religious choose’ as required by their minorities, how was this violates the constitution. minority groups. Even the policy and that the Supreme hindu religiously persecuted However, Article 14 can also argument that such a ‘dis- Court cannot question the in hindu majority secular be argued for CAA by using criminatory’ bill should not government about its poli- India? In addition to this, the ‘equal protection of law’ have been introduced in the cies. However, in certain exclusion of Jews and Atheclause; as when ‘a privileged parliament in the first place circumstances, the SC has ists from the Act also needs and an underprivileged are is argued for, because Article taken its own perspectives on an explanation. As a result treated equally’, it cannot be 11 of the Indian constitution government policies before. of such inconsistencies and construed as the underprivi- gives unfractured power to For eg, 122 2G licenses were fallacies in the government’s leged being equally protected the government to make cancelled by the SC because arguments, there are high by the law. Therefore, it is policies regarding citizen- the bench was not in favor chances that CAA will be argued, equal protection is ship. Therefore, since all of ‘First come first serve’ declared unconstitutional. when special provisions are points are well argued for, policy and suggested the Additionally, it must be kept provided for to protect the what exactly is the issue government should ‘auction’ in mind that although Arweaker party. This is the with CAA? the spectrum. Therefore, ticle 11 does give unfractured basis on which reservations The first argument although CAA is a mat- power to the government refor OBC, SC, ST etc. have against CAA is on religious- ter of policy, SC can defi- garding its citizenship policy been legalized in the past. based classification. Home nitely question the wisdom making, CAA still violates Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

one of the basic tenets of the Indian constitution i.e.

Secularism. Numerous SC verdict have proven that an ordinary law cannot violate ‘basic structures’ of the constitution and CAA is just an ordinary law.

Ironically, the biggest outcome of CAA is seen on India’s foreign relations.

India’s relationship with her neighboring countries seems to be becoming more estranged, taking cue from the cancellation of the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister’s visit to India.

Even our Home Minister’s statement that “Muslims are not persecuted in Pakistan” is a statement that is contrary to India’s past stance on Pakistan on the global forum. India has been accussing Pakistan of persecuting its own people taking the example of “Balochistan”. Will not India’s government be seen as brazenly embracing double standards by the world?

All said, CAA seems

like politiking that will have many intented and unintened consequences both internally as well as externally and it is difficult to pinpoint at the moment as to why the government is forcing through with such an extreme undertaking. Is the government’s intention to implement the Act only to make India be seen as the ‘home of all Hindus’ as some protesters have claimed? At the very least, it would be very wise if this government eases its stubborn stance, listen to the arguments, analyze the pros and cons and provide acceptable justifications to the questions raised by dissenters, protestors and the general citizens alike.

However, if this policy is all about BJP’s polarizing politics and an attempt at ethnic cleansing as feared, then this will never be in the nation’s best interest; or even theirs in the long run.

Arenjungla Kichu Midland Colony, Kohima, Nagaland

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Kudos to NTUCT

Of late, many NGOs and civil societies have failed to live upto the expectations of the people to act as “pressure groups “to thwart the ills and corruptions perpetrated by our elected leaders and high ranking officials in the state machinery. It is disheartening to note that even the student bodies have ventured into other domain and has failed on many occasions to protect the interest of the student community. But the bold and courageous move of the NTUCT in not allowing the Police department to resume police training appointed through backdoor is a step in the right direction and should be encouraged by all right thinking citizens.

In the midst of corruption in all spheres, the NTUCT have shown the Nagas that “all is not lost” if we still stand up together for what is right however mighty the perpetrators of corruption might be.Wish all the state NGOs emulate NTUCT Kudos to NTUCT. Keep up the good job.

Kahoto Zhimo, Dimapur. newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa before a meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (PTI): India and Portugal on Friday signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in a range of areas after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa held extensive talks.

The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, transport, ports, culture and industrial and intellectual property rights.

Anomaly in MGNREGA...

(From p-1) KCV, however, termed as “unfortunate” that those targeted groups were not given priority in Nagaland. The council insisted that there should be no VIP or general category. On the contrary, KVC said there must be provision for differently abled category, vulnerable women and senior citizens as provided under the programme.

It said that MGNREGA has special provisions for the disabled or differently abled, but regretted that the benefit of the programme was yet to reach them. It also said that widowed, deserted and destitute women were highly vulnerable and required special attention.

Portugal is an important country for India in Southern Europe, and bilateral ties have witnessed a steady progress in the last 15 years.

In October 2005, Portugal extradited Abu Salem and Monica Bedi to face terror charges.

Prime Minister Modi visited Portugal in June 2017 during which 11 agreements were signed covering a large number of areas including

space, avoidance of double taxation, nano-technology, biotechnology and higher education.

Sousa arrived here on Thursday night on a fourday visit, his first to India.

The last visit by a Portuguese President to India was in 2007. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation.

Officials said the talks covered entire expanse of bilateral ties including in areas of trade, investment and education. In the morning, the Portuguese president was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The pacts signed after Modi-Sousa talks included a joint declaration a bilateral mobility partnership and another on maritime transport.

President Ram Nath Kovind will meet the visiting president on Friday evening and host a banquet in his honour. Sousa will also travel to Maharashtra and Goa during his visit.

Gargi molestation: HC agrees to hear plea seeking CBI probe New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS): The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear on Monday a plea filed by Advocate M.L. Sharma seeking CBI monitored probe in the Gargi molestation incident.

Sharma on Friday made an urgent mentioning before a division bench of the high court presided

by Justices G.S. Sistani and C. Harishankar.

Sharma said, “Till today nothing has been done. On 9th they registered an FIR, they arrested 10 persons just two days back.”

The bench enquired,

“What’s the urgency?”

Responding to the same, he said, “They will destroy the evidence.”

The advocate had on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking courtmonitored CBI probe into the alleged molestation of female students during the annual cultural festival at the Gargi College here last week.

Sharma had filed a similar petition before the Supreme Court but was asked to move the Delhi High Court.

He moved the court pursuant to the directions of the apex court.

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(From p-1) On appointments of ABSI and UBSI, Patton said the DGP had been delegated with the recruitment power as per laid down procedures and appointments were made as per the eligibility criteria.

He claimed that backward quota had been maintained during the recruitment, adding that 15 subinspectors were appointed in 2019-20.

It may be mentioned that the issue came to light after Naga Tribal Union C h ü m o u k e d i m a Tow n (NTUCT) claimed that about 1200 new recruits were to undergo training when only 208 candidates were selected through an open recruitment rally.

Police recruitment issue: CGBU...

(From p-1) According to CGBU, it was also aware of certain concerns being raised about candidates who could not even get through in the physical or written test were also selected. “If this is true, it amounts to serious injustice meted out to those candidates who are deserving but were not selected as they do not have political connections,” the union stated.

Asserting that it was seriously concerned about “the reckless practices of corruption and injustices” prevalent in the society, CGBU expressed apprehension that if the trend continued, there would come a time when the society particularly the youth would have to rise with extreme measures to fight for survival.

The union, therefore, stated that if the government was serious about a just and equitable society as often claimed, it was now the right time to check the corrupt and unjust practices prevalent within the various departments.

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Budget confusing, visionless: Oppn NPF

(From p-1) He suggested more austerity measures and opined that passing of huge supplementary demands for grants was not healthy.

Murry observed that though the government intended to develop human resource, double farmers income by 2022, achieve pork sufficiency and build good roads, yet the budget did not reflect how these was all going to be achieved, adding that the PDA government knew what was required but did not know how to go about.

He explained that budgeting was usually of two types – simple incrementing budgeting and broad-based activity-oriented budgeting – and said the government talked about activity-based development but presented incremental budget with 16.86% increase over the previous year’s budget.

He said there were 78,367 unemployed Naga youths, of which 40,000 could be educated unemployed, and cautioned the government to have serious consideration lest these people take to insurgency.

Stressing that a budget should talk about growth and State’s GDP, Murry questioned the targets of the government and asked how it was planning to achieve growth. He said there were many unanswered questions in the budget.

While appreciating the move on tax reforms on heavy non-transport machineries and petroleum products, he asked why commercial buildings were not included.

Taking part in the discussion, opposition MLA Dr Chotisuh Sazo asked the government whether the career guidance and employability programme, hosting tournament, TAFMA were achievements when argi allied sector was not mentioned.

Sazo alleged that bud-

get focused on singing, dancing, fashion, festivals and tours, but did not have any programme for the weaker section. He asked the government to maintain 37% reservation for the backward in jobs.

On the proposal for declaring Nagaland an organic State, he maintained that it would be difficult to declare the whole State organic at one time, and suggested bringing certification agency and focusing on specific areas, which would help farmers fetch good market price for their produce.

He said the government must pay more attention and improve existing pork breeding stock, instead of procuring pigs from the United Kingdom, as the State had good breed of pigs.

He described the budget as anti-farmer, antidevelopment and hollow.

On his part, opposition member Yitachu appreciated the government for revealing the difficulties it was facing and for seeking support from all legislators.

He exuded confidence that with the setting up of core committees the Naga political issue would be pursued with sincerity to achieve lasting peace.

He maintained that equal opportunities should be given to all, else there would be negative impact.

He said the government’s presence should be felt even in remotest areas of the State.

On the holy land tour mentioned in the budget, Yitachu opined that the government could instead name Molungkimong and Molungyimsen in Mokokchung district, the two villages on Naga soil where Christian missionaries first set their foot, as “Christian pilgrimage villages”. He urged transport minister to develop helipad in these two villages so that people from far and near could visit.

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landslide even as the State lost money, he suggested that the government worked out a formula of one-time dispensation for the Jotsoma by-pass by realigning and making it a two lane road.

Opposition member Keneizhakho Nakhro raised water supply and traffic congestion issues in Kohima and Dimapur and appealed to the government to give attention on these two issues.

NPF member K Khalo raised the issue of discrepancies in appointments where backward reservation was not maintained.

Taking part in the debate, PHE minister, Jacob Zhimomi pointed out that the state government was facing a resource crunch and therefore urged the 14th Finance Commission to give due consideration in covering the revenue deficit and recommending state specific grants to ensure minimum development in the state.

Advisor I&PR, SCERT & Village Guards, Toshi Wungtung while supporting the budget gave a brief history of ILP, Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations and its implications on the Nagas and the neighbouring States.

He said that the Budget lays great emphasis on the projects and progress of Naga people also keeping in mind the Indo- Naga relationship.

The opposition members got a shot in the arm after minister G Kaito Aye who, during his participation in the discussion, pointed out various loopholes in the government, including non-appointment of administrative officers and touched issues in AH&VS, RD, School Education, Health and Road, though he concluded his speech by terming the budget as “good and people-friendly”.

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Yitachu also stressed opening roads along international borders to take advantage of Government of India’s Act East policy as opening the roads would lead to increased trade with the neighbouring countries.

He insisted that department of under developed areas (DUDA) should take this project and open roads as youth could get gainful activities for livelihood and the State’s economy would grow.

According him, as the State did not have its own resources, sustaining huge gover nment employees (1,25,255) would always be difficult. Pointing out that the figure had been further increased by 2,600, he cautioned that the fiscal burden would only increase.

Observing that demand for grant was placed in other charges, Yitachu said there was no clarity and asked whether the government intended to keep confusing the people without identifying what project was earmarked. He demanded that this trend of budget presentation should be stopped as it did not contain any progressive agenda, nothing for youth and lacked transparency on financial matters.

Opposition MLA Imkong L Imchen remarked that some of the important and major departments did not find mention in the budgetary allocation.

He backed his party colleague Yollow’s demand for Foothill Road, stating that the project was becoming more controversial and reminded the House that the project was initiated by TR Zeliang.

He asked Rio to clarify why the project had not been completed till date as the road was very important for the Nagas.

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Further, USLP stated that Sangtams today have lost one of the most dynamic, active and valuable eminent personalities.

USLP prayed that the Almighty would “keep his soul in perfect peace and cause his good work to mankind to follow him and give strength and fortitude to his family at this hour of pain and sorrow.”

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SCC through its media cell said the college fraternity would always remember his dedicated and sincere service to the college.

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Mumbai, Feb 14 (PTI): The rupee on Friday fell by 6 paise to close at 71.37 against the US dollar tracking heavy selling in domestic equities and strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market.

Forex traders said the rupee consolidated in a narrow range as strengthening of the US dollar, rise in crude oil prices and heavy selling in domestic equities weighed on the local unit.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened on a positive note at 71.29. During the day, it lost ground and touched a low of 71.41 and finally settled 6 paise lower at 71.37 against the US currency.

The domestic unit had settled at 71.31 against US dollar on Thursday.

above all a devoted husband, father and humble leader.” Ex-PAN said he had committed all his time and energy for the welfare of his constituency. It said that his death was not only a loss to his family members and his constituency but the people of Nagaland.

Ex-PAN prayed that the Almighty God give solace and comfort to the bereaved family members and rest the departed soul in eternal peace.

USLP: United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP) mourned the demise of Thrinimong Sangtam, former MLA Longkhim-Chare A/C and extended condolences to the bereaved family members.

In condolence message, USLP president T. Seopi Sangtam stated that “this is indeed a tremendous loss for the Sangtams to have lost such a leader of high integrity and principle who ceaselessly stood for the voice of the voiceless.”

Stating that late Thrinimong was always helpful and optimistic, USLP said he tirelessly championed for the cause of the underprivi-

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DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Pfutsero Branch held an interactive meet with the customers at their branch premises, Pfutsero on February 12.

According to a press release from the Branch Manager Mhathung Khuvung, the meeting started with an invocation prayer

by Mulovoyo Tunyi Youth Director CBCC. Branch Manager Khuvung acknowledged the customers for reposing their trust on the bank because of which the branch could contribute for the economic and social upliftment of the subdivision. Khuvung urged the customers to raise any issues where they feel the bank or branch lacks or need to do more. He also congratulated the Lirhukro SHG of the branch for bagging the best

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Having a theological background, Konyak said Thrinimong was one of the few Naga leaders who blended Christian ethics in their professions. NDPP chief said Thrinimong stint as member of NPSC, NLA and also general secretary of the erstwhile Tuensang Mon Public Organisation were “testimony to this fact.”

Stating that late leader possessed a pleasing personality and was an upright person, Konyak said his services have been utilised by the government, Church and society in various capacities, adding that he performed and executed his duties with utter diligence, determination and commitment.

Konyak said his contributions to the society would be remembered by generations to come.

NDPP president, on his behalf and also on behalf of party rank and file convey condolences to the family members of late Thrinimong and prayed to the Almighty to let the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Ex-PAN: Ex-Parliamentarian’s Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) has expressed deepest pain and sorrow over the demise of Thrinimong Sangtam, ExMLA. In a condolence message, Ex-PAN president Joshua Sumi described late Thrinimong as “a sincere and dedicated leader, and

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Dy. CM: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton, expressed deep grief over the demise of former MLA Thrinimong Sangtam, who he described was a contemporary politician among the Nagas.

In a condolence message, Patton said the demise of Thrinimong was not only a huge loss to the Sangtam community but to the Nagas in general. The deputy chief minister, who is also the Nagaland BJP legislature party leader, on behalf of the BLP leaders, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

NDPP: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) president Chingwang Konyak mourned the demise of his “old friend” Thrinimong Sangtam.

In a condolence message, Konyak said late Thrinimong’s demise has been a great loss for him personally and also for the Naga society in general and the Eastern Naga people in particular.

NDPP president said he knew Thrinimong since 1969, when the latter became a Member of Regional Council, Tuensang District; and “ever since our lives have been closely intertwined.”

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equity support to Infrastructure Finance Companies such as India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) and a subsidiary of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). They would leverage it, as permissible, to create financing pipeline of more than Rs 1 lakh crore.

This would create a major source of long-term debt for infrastructure projects and fulfill a long-awaited requirement.”

India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is a wholly-owned government company to provide long term finance to viable infrastructure projects through the Scheme for Financing Viable Infrastructure Projects. IIFCL has been registered as a NBFC-ND-IFC with RBI since September 2013. In December last year , Cabinet had approved infusing additional Rs 5,300 crore capital into IIFCL through recapitalisation bonds in the current fiscal year.

Roads, railways, gas grids and power generation remain on top of the government agenda for infrastructure.

(From p-1) The chief minister, on his behalf and on behalf of the government of Nagaland, conveyed heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family and prayed that God grant them peace of mind and mental strength in their hours of bereavement.

NLA speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer expressed deep sadness over the demise of Thrinimong Sangtam and said that his death has caused a great loss to the Nagas in general and the Sangtam Community in particular, adding that the void created would be difficult to fill.

In a condolence message, NLA speaker said late Thrinimong was a Theologian and a devoted man who worked wholeheartedly for the welfare and development of his constituency and for the people of Nagaland.

The Speaker, on his behalf and on behalf of the members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Thrinimong Sangtam, their children and the other family members.

Longkumer also prayed that the Almighty God grant them solace and comfort at this hour of grief.

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ager that seeks to create long-term value for domestic and international investors seeking to invest in energy, transportation, urban infrastructure and other infrastructure-related sectors in India.

The Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation Fund was Budget announcement of the current fiscal. The regulations have been notified by the RBI, was announced to be set up in 2019-20. When set up, it may have an authorised capital of Rs 20,000 crore and will provide guarantee to bonds issued by completed projects. The fund would be set up to increase sources of capital for infrastructure financing.

To support the funding of infrastructure pipeline over the next five years that would require Rs 103 lakh crore, the government has provided about Rs 22,000 crore as equity support to two government-owned infrastructure financing agencies, which will help them mobilise Rs 1 lakh crore.

In the Budget 20202-21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced, that “This would cater for

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NEW DELHI, FEB 14 (IANS): The Finance Ministry will soon move a Cabinet note seeking approval to set up the Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation Fund in partnership with government bodies including LIC, IIFCL, PFC and REC as well other companies soon for enhancing sources of capital for infrastructure financing.

“The Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation Fund is being set up as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with partnership of IIFCL, LIC, PFC, REC and similar other companies. A CCEA note in this regard is under process”, official sources said adding inter-ministerial consultations are over.

Department of Economic Affairs will move the note for CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs). The existing infra financing government-anchored agency is National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) , India’s first sovereign wealth fund that was set up in February 2015.

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China COVID-19 toll increases to 1,380

Chinese military medics arrive at the Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

mained in severe condition, and 10,109 people were suspected of being infected with the virus.

The commission said 493,067 close contacts had been traced, adding that

Rocket hits Iraq military base housing US troops

The site where an Iranian missile hit at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq, January 13, 2020. Reuters Photo

Bag h da d, F eb 1 4 (IANS): A rocket hit a military base housing US troops in Iraq’s oil-rich province of Kirkuk, a security source said.

The attack took place on Thursday evening when the Katyusha rocket hit the K1 military base without causing casualties, the source told Xinhua news agency.

Iraqi police forces searched the area where the rocket launched from, and found a 12-rocket Katyusha launcher with only one was fired on the base, the source said.

The attack came 40 days after the death of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy chief of Iraq’s paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces, who were killed on January 3 in an American drone strike near the Baghdad airport.

In retaliation for Soleimani’s killing, Iran on January 8 launched over 13

ballistic missiles on the two military bases housing US troops in Anbar and near the city of Erbil.

Initially, the US said that there was no casualties or injuries, but the Pentagon confirmed on Monday that 109 American troops were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury as a result of the attacks.

The K1 military base was the target for a rocket barrage late in December 2019, which led to the killing of a US contractor and the wound of others.

Military bases housing US troops across Iraq and the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad have been frequently targeted by insurgents’ mortar and rocket attacks.

Over 5,000 US troops have been deployed in Iraq to support the local forces in the battles against Islamic State militants.

But On January 5, the Iraqi parliament passed a resolution requiring the government to end the presence of foreign forces in the war-torn country.

among them, 26,905 were discharged on Thursday, with 177,984 others still under medical observation.

Outside China, there has been three deaths -Hong Kong, the Philippines

L o n d o n , F eb 1 4 (IANS): A North Korean official was shot dead for going to a public bath while he was meant to be in quarantine for coronavirus, it was reported.

The UK newspaper, Metro said in a report on Thursday that the trade official was arrested and immediately executed after risking the spread of the deadly disease.

Sources said the official had been placed in isolation after travelling to China with the country’s leader Kim Jong-un.

The report said that the official was said to have ignored Kim’s threat to “rule by military law” against anyone who left quarantine without approval. North Korea has not yet confirmed any cases of the virus, but has taken drastic measures to stop it spreading over its 880 mile-long border with China, the newspaper added.

Islamabad, Feb 14 (PTI): Notwithstanding India’s objection, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday once again raked up the Kashmir issue, vowing that Ankara will support Pakistan’s stand as it is a matter of concern to both the countries.

Addressing a joint session of Pakistan’s Parliament, Erdogan, who arrived here on a two-day visit, announced that Turkey will back Pakistan in its efforts to come out of the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which is meeting this week in Paris.

“I also want to emphasise that we will give support to Pakistan which is subject to political pressure in the Financial Ac-

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tion Task Force meetings,” he said on the upcoming meeting of the anti-terror financing watchdog.

Voicing his country’s support to Pakistan’s stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.

“Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have suffered

B RU S S E L S, F E B 1 4 (IANS): The US and the Taliban have negotiated a proposal for a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan, said American Defence Secretary Mark Esper. “We’ve said all along that the best if not only solution in Afghanistan is a political agreement,” Efe news quoted Esper as saying at the end of a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers here on Thursday.

“Progress has been made on this front and we will have more to report on that soon, I hope.” He added that there had been a series of “productive” meetings with US allies about the proposal and way forward. Esper’s announcement comes after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday said that the Taliban had proposed a reduction of violence to facilitate an agreement with the US after negotiations had stalled for several months.

from inconveniences for decades and these sufferings have become graver due to unilateral steps taken in recent times,” Erdogan said, apparently referring to India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in August last year. “Today, the issue of Kashmir is as close to us as it is to you (Pakistanis).

“Such a solution (on

the basis of justice and fairness) will serve the interests of all parties concerned.

Turkey will continue to stand by justice, peace and dialogue in the resolution of the Kashmir issue,” the president said.

The Turkish President, in his address, likened the “struggle” of the Kashmiris with that of his country in the World War I against foreign domination. Drawing comparison with the battle of Gallipoli which was fought in Turkey between the Allied Powers and the Ottoman Empire in which over two lakh troops were killed on the both sides, Erdogan said “there is no difference between Gallipoli and Kashmir”.

“Turkey will continue

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

I am deeply disheartened and shaken on hearing about the demise of Shri. Lt. Thrinimong Sangtam. Shri. Lt. Thrinimong was a member of the Nagaland Public Service Commission and an MLA from Longkhim-Chare A/c. A pioneer in education among the Sangtams, he spent his entire life for the service of the people, from being a prolific social worker, to a church leader and a politician. Amidst all his qualities and achievements, his humility always shone through, he always remained close to his roots and his people. The vacuum created by his death will be difficult to fill.

I on behalf of the people of 52- Longkhim-Chare A/c would like to convey heartfelt condolences to his family and pray that the almighty God would grant them strength to endure the loss.

May the departed soul rest in peace.

G.B. (Akukau) Thilixu Village

Muthingnyuba Sangtam MLA 52-Longkhim-Chare A/c

1st Death Anniversary LT. KELHOUVIKUO KELIO 15-02-2019 On this very day a year ago, you left us for your Heavenly Abode but the memories of you are still alive with us. We miss you ever more with each passing day as if it's the only way for us to remember someone who is so far away.

Your sheer will and courage towards life will continue to inspire us throughout our lives and ever more your loving heart towards the people in your life. You will always be our pride and joy as we remember you.

Until we meet again at the feet of Jesus. We miss you dearly

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US announces proposal with Taliban to reduce violence in 7 days

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The proposal was one of the main demands of US negotiators and the government in Kabul. A lasting reduction in violence in Afghanistan would open the door to advancing the ongoing peace talks and could allow the parties to sign a deal that has been pending in recent months, mainly due to insurgent attacks in the country.

A draft agreement between the Taliban and the US was finalised last September and contemplated the withdrawal of more than

5,000 American soldiers in the first 135 days after signing. Afghanistan has been gripped by a bloody war since in 2001 when a US-led coalition overthrew the Taliban regime, which since then has fought to regain control of the country, where it currently dominates large territories. Details about when the partial truce was set to begin were not immediately clear, but a Taliban official told the media that the group would begin a “reduction of violence” on Friday.

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, says issue close to both countries

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N.Korean official killed for leaving COVID-19 quarantine

and Japan, with 447 cases in 24 countries, according to Mike Ryan, head of WHO’s health emergencies programme.

On Thursday Japan announced its first coronavirus

death - a woman in her 80s who lived in Kanagawa, south-west of Tokyo.

The woman’s diagnosis was confirmed after her death and she had no obvious link to China’s Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, the BBC said in a report citing the Japanese media as saying.

As of Friday, the number of reported cases outside of China were Japan (203), Hong Kong (53), Singapore (50), Thailand (33), South Korea (28), Taiwan (18), Malaysia (18), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), the US (14), France (11), Macau (10), the UK (nine), the UAE (eight), Canada (seven), India (three), the Philippines (three), Italy (three), Russia (two), Spain (two), Cambodia (one), Finland (one), Nepal (one), Sri Lanka (one), Sweden (one) and Belgium (one), according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Yours lovingly, Children, Grandchildren, Relatives and Dear Ones

of Late INAHO Z. YEPTHO

to raise its voice against the oppression,” he told Pakistani lawmakers in his address to the National Assembly and Senate, which was his record fourth address to the Pakistani Parliament over the years.

In Se ptember last year, Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue during his address at the United Nations General Assembly.

Reacting to his remarks in the UN, India said it “deeply regrets” the statement of Turkey on the

Kashmir issue, and termed it an internal matter.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar called upon Turkey to have a proper understanding of the situation in Kashmir before making further comments.

India revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status on August 5. Reacting to India’s move, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with New Delhi and expelled the Indian High Commissioner.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family members of Late Tiakaba Ao (Merangkong) would l i ke t o ex t e n d o u r sincere gratitude to all the people who stood by us during his illness and demise on 10 th February 2020.

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Loving wife and family members

1st Death Anniversary

Lt. Subenthung Yanthan (01.06.1930 – 15.02.2019)

Dad, you are remembered every moment in our lives. Nothing shall ever fill the void of your absence.

The cheerful memories of you will forever remain in our hearts.

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BEIJING, FEB 14 (IANS): The overall death toll due to the deadly coronavirus on Friday increased to 1,380 in China, with 63,851 confirmed cases, authorities said.

The National Health Commission said that it received reports of 5,090 new confirmed cases and 121 deaths on Thursday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, reports Xinhua news agency.

Among the deaths on Thursday, 116 were in Hubei province, two in Heilongjiang, and one each in Anhui, Henan and Chongqing.

Another 2,450 new suspected cases were reported Thursday, said the Commission.

Also on Thursday, 2,174 patients became seriously ill, while 1,081 people were discharged from hospital after recovery.

The commission added that 10,204 patients re-

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From, Loving wife, children, sons-in-law, grand son.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3rd July 1995 – 31st Jan. 2020 We, the family members of Late Akhevi S Muru (Jack) express our heartfelt and profound gratitude to all those who stood by us and shared our pain, through your love, support and prayer, at the sudden demise of our beloved son till his last journey to native village.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Lhomithi Ghami Baptist Church 2. Youth Ministry Lhomithi Baptist Church 3. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima 4. Satoi Town Baptist Church 5. Kulolau Murumi Kuposhukulu 6. Murumi Kuposhukulu Zunheboto 7. Students of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Zunheboto 8. Magi Hostel (JCC) 9. Shotomi Union Dimapur 10. Shotomi Baptist Church 11. Neighbours, friends and well wishers We apologize and regret for not being able to mention each and every one individually but we sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless each one and all in return abundantly.

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Parents, Siblings, Grand Parents & Relatives

Silent are the tears that fall beyond endurance.

A father's place, no one can fill, may we live inspired by your goodness.

Your memory and deeds are still resonating in our lives.

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(Loving family members and relatives)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Little by little, we will let go of our loss, …….. but never our love.

LATE TALITOLA (Süngratsü)

Born : 06.10.1969 – Died : 10.02.2020 The bereaved family members and relatives of Late Talitola (W/o S. Bendang Aier) would like to convey our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to each and every individual, well wishers and organizations who stood by us at the darkest moment of our life. Your physical support, financial help and prayer during her illness and sad demise will always be remembered.

We are indebted to all for your kindness and support given to us during our difficult and most needed time and it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

With sincere Thanks and Appreciation Husband, children and relatives MKC-59 K Y M C

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Parikrama lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa passes away

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ed, “Eternal rocker awesome guitarist and a lovely guy #SonamSherpa has gone into the light … will remember the jams and the hang outs @parikrama” Vishal Dadlani posted on Twitter, “A true Indian legend has passed on. #SonamSherpa was more than a guitar-player. He was a pioneer, a teacher and an inspiration to so many. He was also a good friend and always humble despite his brilliance and popularity.

Heartbroken. Truly, truly heartbroken. :(” Sonam Sherpa was among the founding members of the rock band Parikrama.

He has to his credits popular songs like “But It Rained”, “I Believe”, “Am I Dreaming” and many more. Sonam and fellow band members Nitin Malik and Subir Malik also composed the music of the film Manjunath.

Born on October 8, 1971, in Kalimgpong, West Bengal, Sonam Sher pa moved to New Delhi for his studies and work. Besides running Parikrama School of Music, Sonam also founded two other bands, Mrigya and North East Express.

(Indiatoday)

Aamir wishes to romance Kareena in every film

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n the occasion of Valentines day on Friday, superstar Aamir Khan penned an adorable message for his “Laal Singh Chaddha” co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan. “#HappyValentinesDay Kareena. I wish I could romance you in every film... comes naturally to me...

Love,” Aamir wrote on Instagram.

Along with the post, he also shared the upcoming film’s new poster in which Kareena can be seen hugging Aamir.

“Laal Singh Chaddha” is self-produced by Aamir, and directed by “Secret Superstar” maker Advait Chandan. The film is an official adaptation of the 1994 Hollywood hit “Forrest Gump”, starring Tom Hanks. It will release on Christmas this year.

(IANS)

he lead guitarist of Indian rock band Parikrama, Sonam Sherpa passed away on Friday. He was 48.

Sonam Sherpa suffered a cardiac arrest. The guitarist was in his hometown Kalimpong, West Bengal.

Parikrama vocalist Nitin Malik told indianexpress. com, “At this point, we have very limited information because Sonam was out of town. Apparently, he had a heart attack this morning. I

can confirm that he didn’t have any heart condition.

He was in fact very health conscious in the last ten years. He was eating right and sleeping right. He was really taking good care of himself. He had started exercising recently as well and lost a lot of weight. He was trying to be as fit as possible.”

Several musicians took to Twitter to offer condolences.

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Yungblud confirms when his second album will arrive

UMG confirms Nirvana & Elton John recordings were among those ‘affected’ by vault fire

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ungblud has finally confirmed that his anticipated second album will arrive in August 2020.

The Doncaster singer, who released his debut record ’21st Century Liability’ in July 2018, confirmed the news of its follow-up backstage at the NME Awards.

Speaking after he won Best Video for ‘Original Me’, he said: “There’s a song coming imminently and an album coming in August. I haven’t really said that to anyone.”

As for the rest of his night, Yungblud explained how he “fanboyed” over The Cure’s Robert Smith and introduced himself to the goth-rock icon.

“We chatted about life. He was just fucking like ‘nice to meet ya’ and I just replied ‘nice to meet you too, you’re kinda the reason I got into music’”, he said.

Picking up his award earlier on from presenters Glyn Fussell and Sink The Pink, Yungblud said: “This is crazy hell, fucking hell look at that. I used to watch NME Awards as a nipper and we’re fucking here.”

The singer born Dominic Harrison dedicated the award to his fans: “This is fucking ours. This isn’t mine.

I love you so fucking much man. This video is mental because we got crushed by cars which signify if you fucking get crushed in life, you get back fucking up, alright?”

(NME)

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A Batman themed restaurant is coming to London

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he world’s first Batman-themed restaurant is coming to London.

Park Row is a new venture from Warner Bros, and is described as “an immersive DC-inspired restaurant experience”.

The restaurant, set to open in the spring and named after the area of Gotham that notoriously houses most Batman villains, promises the opportunity to “dine in style and find a slice of Gotham in Soho”.

Among the attractions at the restaurant are an Iceberg Lounge inspired

by The Penguin, a Harley Quinn sushi bar and a speakeasy called Old Gotham City.

A new report in Forbes details that the restaurant, all 18,000 square feet of it, is set to house three bars, five different “dining environments”, and with prices starting at £45.

T h e n ex t B a t m a n film is set to star Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, and come out in June of 2021.

Pattinson recently responded to a fan backlash after he angered some fans by saying that Batman “isn’t a superhero”.

“I wasn’t educated about the subject,” he told Time Out. “People got very

angry about it. It’s bizarre.

I still can’t understand the argument. OK, he’s a superhero, I’m sorry!”

The actor also recently explained why he hopes his role in The Batman doesn’t bring him the same level of

attention as the Twilight saga in which he made his name.

“There’s a part of me that just thinks it’s impossible to be what happened with Twilight because it was so sudden,” Pattinson

told Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist.

“And now I’m hoping it won’t be people hanging out outside my place. I just think I’m kind of boring and old now.”

(NME)

Salesian College of Higher Education annual college week 2020 concluded on February 10. The week was marked by Mega dance, group games like Tunnel Ball, Passing the message. The grand finale was held from the auditorium with competitions like traditional song choir and group dance followed by price distribution and concluding ceremony.

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n i ve r s a l M u s i c Group have confirmed that recordings by the likes of Nirvana and Elton John were among those to be lost or damaged in the 2008 fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, according to newly obtained legal documents.

The June 2008 blaze at the studios destroyed three acres of a backlot, including a vault owned by UMG. A pair of reports by the New York Times in June 2019 alleged that recordings or original master tapes by over 800 artists were affected by the fire.

In new legal documents obtained by Rolling Stone from the ongoing class action lawsuit against UMG which was filed by some of the artists affected by the fire, UMG acknowledged that “original master recordings” by the likes of Elton John and Nirvana “were affected” by the fire.

The document, which

TaFMA advisor meet DG ICCR in Delhi names 19 artists but doesn’t mention specific recordings, also mentions the likes of Sheryl Crow, Soundgarden, Beck, R.E.M., Peter Frampton and Sonic Youth. …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Bryan Adams, David Baerwald, Jimmy Eat World, Les Paul, Michael McDonald, Slayer, Suzanne Vega, Surfaris, White Zombie and Y&T are the other artists who the document names as having recordings that were “affected” by the blaze.

The document does state that some “digital clones” or “replacements” of the damaged material exist, including recordings by the likes of Beck, Nirvana, R.E.M., Soundgarden, and Jimmy Eat World.

Lawyers for the artists involved in the class action lawsuit are seeking to establish a full list of the recordings which were either lost or destroyed in the Universal fire.

Howard King, one of the lawyers for the artists behind the class action suit, said in a statement: “Universal claimed 17,000 artists were affected by the fire when they were suing for damages. Now that they face a lawsuit by their artists, they claim a mere 19 artists were affected.

This discrepancy is inexplicable.”

UMG have not responded to these new claims, but Universal did respond to the original NYT reports about the blaze last summer by saying that the fire “never affected the availability of the commercially released music nor impacted artists’ compensation”.

They also claimed the NYT story “contains numerous inaccuracies, misleading statements, contradictions and fundamental misunderstandings of the scope of the incident and affected assets.”

(NME)

TaFMA advisor Theja Meru with Dinesh K. Patnaik.

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ask Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) advisor Theja Meru on Friday called on Dinesh K. Patnaik, DG of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Delhi.

Meru thanked Patnaik for the support received for Hornbill Music Festival 2019. They also discussed TaFMA empanelment with ICCR, which is now underway.

Meru was confident that this step will open up new vistas for our excelling musicians and artist, in the days ahead.

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illie Eilish will perform her new Bond theme ‘No Time To Die’ for the first time at the Brit Awards next week, it has been confirmed.

The singer, who debuted the titular Bond track in the early hours of this morning, will take to the stage at The O2 on Tuesday (February 18) for the 40th annual BRIT Awards.

Posting on Twitter, legendary composer Hans Zimmer confirmed that he will be performing alongside Eilish, her brother Finneas and guitar legend Johnny Marr.

‘No Time To Die’, was produced by Eilish’s brother K Y M C

Finneas O’Connell and Stephen Lipson and is an emotional ballad, as the pop star previously teased.

“Was I stupid to love you? Was I reckless to help?

Was I oblivious to everybody else?” Eilish sings.

“That I’ve fallen for a lie / That you were never on my side / Fool me once, fool me twice / Are you death or paradise? / Now you’ll never see me cry / There was just no time to die.”

Eilish is the first American artist to perform a Bond theme since Jack White and Alicia Keys released ‘Another Way To Die’ in 2008. She is also the youngest artist to ever perform a Bond theme.

Writing and performing the Bond theme was a “life goal” for her, she said.

No Time To Die hits cinemas on April 3 2020.

(NME)

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Sociedad seize advantage Budget without any specific policies: LoP over Mirandes in Cup semi

San Sebastian, Feb 14 (IANS): Second-division side CD Mirandes showed Real Sociedad how they reached the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, forcing the hosts to work hard for a 2-1 win that sets the stage for an exciting second leg next month in Miranda de Ebro.

While hardly impressive in league play, Mirandes have proven to be the giantkillers of the 2020 Copa del Rey, dispatching three LaLiga clubs, including fifth-place Sevilla, to reach the final four.

And the visitors got off to a fast start at San Sebastian’s Reale Arena on Thursday, where Martin Merquelanz -- who plays for Mirandes on loan from Sociedad -- forced a stop from home goalkeeper Alex Remiro in the opening min-

utes, reports Efe news.

But the hosts got on the scoreboard first.

Christian Portu drew a foul in the box from Mirandes defender Odei and the referee awarded a penalty. Mikel Oyarzabal converted to put La Real up 1-0 in the eighth minute.

Undaunted, Mirandes remained on the attack, led

by Merquelanz, and managed to pull level in the 39th minute when Mickael Malsa got the ball to Aias, whose shot deflected off Sociedad defender Nacho Monreal and out of Remiro’s reach to make it 1-1.

With three minutes left in first-half regulation, Martin Odegaard tested Mirandes keeper Limones, who made the initial stop and turned aside a second effort by Portu before con-

ceding to the Norwegian on the rebound.

Sociedad pushed hard for a third goal after the restart, yet aside from a Portu strike that forced an outstanding save from Limones, Mirandes looked the more dangerous team.

Alex Isak, who scored a brace in Sociedad’s 4-3 quarterfinal upset of Real Madrid, had a sub-par night and was pulled in the 66th minute for Willian Jose, greeted by jeers from supporters still sore over after failed bid to move to Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window.

Jose delivered a great ball to Oyarzabal shortly after coming on, but the striker fumbled the chance, while Remiro dealt with a free-kick from Merquelanz to preserve the narrow lead.

Bopanna-Shapovalov enter Rotterdam Open semis Rotterdam, Feb 14 (IANS): India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov have entered the semifinals of the Rotterdam Open with a thrilling victory over fourth seeds and 2015 champion team of Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau.

The Indo-Canadian pair registered a 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 victory in 74 minutes on Thursday night to enter the last four of the ATP 500 event. Bopanna and

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at the earliest.

In road sector, Zeliang expressed delight that a committee was promptly constituted to look into the anomaly arising out of non-adherence to the specifications mentioned in sanction order for two-lane road reconstruction from Purana Bazaar to Golaghat road in Dimapur.

He also suggested to the government to let the committee look into the two-lane road that was constructed from Chümoukedima to Patkai bridge as the sanction order specifically mentioned that it had to be total reconstruction and not carpeting on top of the existing road.

Zeliang appreciated the government and advocate general for the favourable order of high court regarding Nagaland House in Kolkata and opined that the interim order of the court should now stop accepting of Rs 7 lakh per month which the tenants paid to the government and stick to the current market rate of Rs 2.20 crore per month.

Regarding budget, Zeliang said from 2018-19 to 2019-20, Rs 570 crore was accumulated into the state’s overall deficit, while in 2019-20 the opening negative balance of the state was Rs 1,661.68 crore.

However, Zeliang said in the 2020-2021 budget, the figure of negative balance was Rs. 2234.85 crore, which meant that in a span of one year a total of Rs. 573.17 crore deficit was accrued.

For a small State like Nagaland, he said to incur such astronomical deficit figures within a span of one year would be disastrous and lead to a total breakdown of the State financial position.

Zeliang also said that the increased devolution would not be enough to rescue the State from the shortfall to take up developmental works.

He concluded by saying that the budget speech contained too much rhetoric and less substance and asked the government to seriously ponder and take up sustainable measures to improve the living standards of all the people in the State and not just a select few.

Meanwhile, LoH and chief minister Neiphiu Rio will reply on Saturday, after which the Budget will be put to vote.

OFFICE OF THE MOPUNGCHUKET SENSO TELONGJEM KOHIMA::NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Kohima would like to extend our hearty congratulations to Shri. Wapang Lemtur for becoming the Director under Department of Sericulture.

May God bless and guide you in all your endeavours.

Sd/Sd/NUNGSANGWAPANG JAMITE JAMIR President Secretary

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Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring the first goal for Real Sociedad.

(From p-1) Assembly resolution of February 25, 2019 should be rectified because it was not an Assembly resolution but government resolution as opposition members had walked out of the budget session then to avoid confusion.

He opined that leader of the House (LoH) calling people, who had opposed PDA government’s stand vis-à-vis CAA, as “anti-Naga” was not right and advised the government to be careful in handling such sensitive issues.

He regretted that even though the opposition members had raised many pertinent points during the debate on the motion of thanks to governor’s address, satisfactory answers were not provided in the governments reply, particularly on CAA. He said Nagaland should have rejected the Act, like the governments in Kerala and West Bengal, and boldly spoken out against it as its implications in the long run was known by all.

On RIIN, Zeliang said he was disheartened to note that the government had failed to mention the status and the policies of RIIN. LoO also questioned the status of Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) and wondered what role it had played in bringing more investment/revenue to the state.

Further, he alleged that goods transporters from outside the State were not willing to send their trucks inside Nagaland because of illegal taxation, which was going rampant, as the government had turned a blind eye. He said this had a major negative economic impact on the State, for which the government must pay attention and take corrective measures at the earliest.

He alleged that there was no mention of any policy or programme for improvement and enhancement in agri allied sector though FC had advised giving more focus on this sector during its members’ visit.

On Naga political issue, he appealed to the members to work earnestly and with all sincerity to help reach a solution

11 Gokulam Kerala crowned new IWL champions Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS): Gokulam Kerala were on Friday crowned champions of the 4th Indian Womens League (IWL) after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kangchup Road Young Physical and Sports Association (KRYPHSA) FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium.

Gokulam Kerala raced to a 2-0 lead through early goals from Prameshwori Devi and Kamala Devi but Dangmei Grace pulled one back for KRYPHSA to reduce the deficit before half-time. Ratanbala Devi levelled the scores in the second-half to set her team on course for what would have been a phenomenal comeback. However, it was Sabitra Bhandari who rewrote the headlines by striking a late winner for Gokulam.

The Malabarians took the lead after just 49 seconds on the clock. KRYPHSA were caught napping when a speculative clearance from the Gokulam half found Sabitra Bhandari. She got away with her sheer pace before delivering an inviting cross into the box. Prameshwori Devi was the first to react and found the back of the net with an instinctive finish. The lead could have been doubled just five minutes later after Kamala Devi had put Bhandari through on goal.

The latter made no mistake with her finish but her goal was ruled out for a foul on a covering Sweety Devi. In the 25th minute, Gokulam earned a free-kick just on the edge of the 18-yard box for a foul on Michel Castanha. Kamala Devi volunteered for the dead ball and with a stroke of luck, her curling effort took a deflection of the yellow wall and crept beyond the reach of keeper Linthoingambi Devi, who didn’t stand a chance.

KRYPHSA roared back in the 33rd minute to change the complexion of the game altogether. Ranjan Chanu’s immaculate set-piece delivery from the left found Anju Tamang, who managed to flick it to the far post with the back of her head. Gokulam keeper Aditi Chauhan’s punch lacked power, leaving Dangmei Grace with an empty goal to aim at. The KRYPHSA skipper hit bull’s eye with a flurry of Maroon shirts closing her down as the deficit was reduced going into the break. The second half resumed with a slightly more cautious approach as either side refrained from hitting full throttle early on. A clearance from Aditi Chauhan in the 69th minute found Kamala Devi, who put Sabitra Bhandari though on goal but Linthoingambi Devi did brilliantly to come off her line and avert the danger.

OFFICE OF THE

KHEZHAKENO YOUTH ORGANISATION PHEK : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense joy and pride, the KYO would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. Soyimna Aier Koza (IPS), SP (HR & SJ), W/o Shri. Lakha Koza (NPS) for her induction to the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre. She is the first IPS Officer from Khezhakeno village and the first woman IPS Officer from Chakhesang Community to be inducted into this prestigious service.

The KYO also would like to congratulate Shri. Chekhrolo Koza, S/o Shri. Vilhou Koza for securing the post of Excise Inspector (Class-II Gazetted) through NPSC Civil Service Examination 2019 and Er. Kopelo Letou, S/o Late N. Kodonyi Letou for securing the post of PGT (Computer Science) through NPSC CESE 2019.

The Organisation lauds their achievements and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.

SENOVIELHOU KOZA KEVIENEILO KOZA President General Secretary

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Rohan Bopanna and Denis Shapovalov

Shapovalov, who reached their first ATP Tour final in June last year at the MercedesCup in Stuttgart, will

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Cristiano Ronaldo penalty ISL: Onwu keeps Odisha FC’s top-4 hopes alive earns Juve draw at 10-man Milan

ODIS H A , F EB 1 4 (AGENCIES): Odisha FC continue fight for a playoff berth after a 2-1 win over a depleted NorthEast United at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha on Friday evening.

Manuel Onwu (47') stole the limelight with a goal and an assist for Martin Guedes (72') after, Marti Chaves (24') put his side ahead in the first half.

Josep Gomabu made a single change to the side that surrendered 3-1 to ATK with Martin Guedes coming in to replace Jerry Mawihmingthanga.

Whereas, NorthEast United's interim head coach Khalid Jamil was forced to make four changes from the previous match. He fielded an all-Indian backline with Rakesh Pradhan, Reagan Singh, Nim Dorjee and Wayne Vaz taking up the responsibility to shield Subhasish Roy Chowdhury.

Milan Singh came in place of Lalengmawia in midfield while Andre Keogh, Federico Gallego and Redeem Tlang led the attack.

It was a feisty firsthalf as five players were cautioned in the opening 45 minutes. Some niggling challenges and Tlang, already on a yellow, was

Players of Odisha FC and NorthEast United in action during their ISL match.

lucky to stay on the pitch even after a two-footed challenge on Xisco Hernandez.

Both teams created some half-chances but could not carve out any significant goal scoring opportunity from open play. In the 18th minute, Hernandez got a sight of goal but Roy Chowdhury parried his effort away for a corner.

Six minutes later, the deadlock was broken when Gallego quickly taken lobbed free-kick, found Martin Chaves at the edge

of the box. The Uruguayan shook off a feeble resistance from Subham Sarangi and nutmegged Arshdeep Singh to score his first of the season.

Around the half-hour mark, Sarangi tried to make amends after latching on to a cross from Guedes but could only find the sidenetting.

Minutes before the break Ownu was brought down inside the box by Vaz but the referee was not convinced enough to award a penalty.

Gombau needed to

ing them on the top of the standings.

In Bengaluru, Karnataka advanced to the quarterfinals with an eight-wicket win over Baroda.

It was an improved batting effort from Baroda in the second innings after being shot out for 85 on day one. They ended their second innings at 296 all out, setting Karnataka a 149run target, which the hosts reached in 44.4 overs with the loss of just two wickets.

Karnataka skipper Karun Nair took the team over the line with an unbeaten 71 off 126 balls.

At the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi made Rajasthan follow-on after bowling them out for 299 in the first innings in response to their mammoth 623.

Rajasthan captain Ashok Menaria scored a gritty 119 but he did not get support from the other batsmen.

Following-on, Rajasthan were 128 for in their second innings, trailing Delhi by 196 runs.

Paris St Germain fans wave flags before the match.

Paris, Feb 14 (agencies): French champions Paris St Germain have overtaken Manchester City as the most financially powerful club in world football, the annual Soccerex Football Finance 100 reported.

PSG topped the 2020 edition with a football finance index score of 5.318, which is based on the value of the current squad, tangible assets, finance available in their accounts, potential owner investment and net debt.

The study said PSG had

reduced their debt by 70 million euros ($75.87 million) over the last year while City’s debt levels had increased by more than 90 million euros.

Bayern Munich came third with Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid completing the top five.

Manchester United fell eight places from last year to 16th in the report, mainly due to the depreciation in squad value and an increase in cash debt.

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Liverpool look to extend lead as top-four battle restarts London, Feb 14 (AFP): Liverpool are expected to take another step towards clinching a long-awaited Premier League title at bottom-of-the-table Norwich, while behind the runaway leaders the battle for Champions League places takes centre stage this weekend.

The Reds can extend their mammoth 22-point lead over Manchester City at Carrow Road on Saturday as they aim to not only win the league for the first time in 30 years, but smash the record books in the process.

Jurgen Klopp's men have dropped just two points all season and are on a run of 16 consecutive league wins.

That march towards the title began on the opening night of the season when Norwich visited Anfield and were 4-0 down inside 42 minutes.

An injury to Alisson Becker was the one big concern of that victory for Klopp as the Brazilian was sidelined for two months.

After taking some time to get back to his best form, Alisson has saved 26 of the last 27 shots he has faced, with Liverpool racking up an aggregate score of 23-1 in that time.

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"We want to win the title and for winning the title, you need to win everything," Alisson told Premier League Productions.

"The way we play, you need to enjoy that because if you don't enjoy that then you cannot play all the games with our intensity."

A massive 55 points separate Norwich from the champions-elect with the Canaries seven points adrift of safety.

Daniel Farke's men desperately need to start turning good performances into points to beat the drop.

However, they have shown an ability to upset the odds with one of their four league wins this season coming against Manchester City.

Milan, Feb 14 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo’s injurytime penalty grabbed Juventus a 1-1 draw at AC Milan in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg as his incredible scoring run continued.

The 35-year-old has now scored 12 goals in his last eight games in all competitions after the Portuguese ultimately got the better of old rival Zlatan Ibrahimovic despite being largely anonymous for much of the match.

Milan paid for Theo Hernandez’s 71st-minute red card on Thursday as they failed to close out a game they had dominated for long periods and led through Ante Rebic.

Juve will now be favourites to finish the job in the second leg at the Allianz Stadium next month, with a final against either Inter Milan or Napoli up for grabs.

The hosts started strongly, with Ibrahimovic heading over the crossbar inside the first minute.

He continued to be a threat to his former club early on, but could only direct an ambitious backheel flick beyond the far post, before

PSG replace Manchester City as most financially powerful club

Bengal, Karnataka make Ranji quarters Patiala, Feb 14 (PTI): Bengal and Kar nataka scripted contrasting wins over Punjab and Baroda respectively to qualify for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals on Friday.

The results on day three of the final round of Ranji Trophy also knocked Delhi out of the tournament.

Punjab, needing 190 runs for victory, fluffed their run chase to be bowled out for 141, handing Bengal a 48-run victory.

Spinners dominated the game with Bengal left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed picking up four wickets in the second innings to take his match-haul to 11.

Resuming day three at 199 for nine, Bengal scored only three runs to set Punjab a 190-run target.

It turned out to be enough in a low-scoring game with Punjab getting bowled out in 47. 3 overs.

Ramandeep Singh (69 not out off 104) ran out of partners in the end.

Bengal gained six points from the win, push-

shake things up at half-time and the manager did so by bringing on Daniel Lalhlimpuia and Jerry to replace Sarangi and Vinit Rai. The change in tactics saw three at the back, with Perez operating more centrally and Jerry slotting in at the right flank. This tweak worked wonders for the hosts and they scored within 70 seconds of resumption.

Nandha Kumar crossed in from the left flank inside the six-yard box and Onwu popped up at the right place to direct it home.

Odisha were on the ascendance and in the 56th minute, they could have taken the lead when Jerry floated in another brilliant cross but somehow, both his forwards could not poke the ball home.

Against the run of play, the Highlanders could have surged ahead but for some brave goalkeeping from Arshdeep. Chaves drilled in a low cross for Ninthoi, whose poor control let him down. Tlang stretched every muscle of his body to get to the free ball but the former Punjab FC keeper dived to get to it first.

The ISL debutants were finally rewarded for their persistence when Guedes fired them forward with his first goal at the Kalinga. Onwu headed a corner towards the far post and the Argentine squeezed it from a tight angle to send the crowd to a frenzy.

Jamil threw in Simon Lundevall to add more thrust in attack and NorthEast did start to look more threatening in the final third. Ninthoi almost tore down the entire defense with a solo run down the centre but shot straight at the keeper, much to his disappointment.

For a long time, Leicester were Liverpool's closest challengers at the top of the table, but the Foxes' form before a two-week winter break had faded with just one win in four league games.

An eight-match winning streak earlier in the season means Brendan Rodgers's men still have a 10-point cushion in the race for a Champions League place and can even move back up to second with victory at Wolves on Friday.

And Rodgers is hoping a fortnight's rest, without any overseas training camp, will have been the perfect tonic to recharge his side for the run-in.

"There's improvements to be made, no doubt," said the former Liverpool boss.

"We will now regain a bit of stability.

"We're all fresh ahead of this final third of the season." Wolves have also suffered a mid-season dip with one win from their last six league games, albeit two of those fixtures were against Liverpool.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have fallen behind Sheffield United, Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United in the battle for the top four and need to return to winning ways on Friday to remain in the hunt.

Chelsea remain in pole position for fourth place despite a run of four wins in their last 13 league games.

The Blues' lead over Tottenham could be down to a single point, though, by the time they entertain Manchester United on Monday if Spurs win at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard claimed that Tottenham and Manchester United's January transfer spending meant his side are now "underdogs" to hold onto fourth.

H owe ve r, v i c t o r y over United on Monday at Stamford Bridge would give Chelsea a nine-point cushion over the Red Devils.

counted for 80% of the top 30 but almost half of those clubs are owned by non-European entities, including organisations and individuals from the Middle East, North American and Southeast Asia, the report said.

“This year’s report paints a positive picture of football’s collective financial health, but it also highlights the growing imbalance between the power of Europe’s modern elite, with some of the game’s heritage brands in danger of being left behind,” Philip Gegan, Soccerex managing director, said.

“Despite Europe’s dominance, football is very much a global game with investment from football’s emerging markets very much underpinning its continued growth.”

The English Premier League is represented by 18 clubs in the top 100, while the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) was the next best with 17.

Los Angeles Football Club were rated highest from the MLS in 18th spot ahead of local rivals LA Galaxy at number 22.

Lt. Emi Merry memorial championship Correspondent WOKHA, FEB 14 (NPN): Tuensang and Chumpo Sporting Club Koio won their respective matches in football during the fourth day of Lt. Emi Merr y (IAS) memorial women football and volleyball championship organised by the Wokha District Women Sports Association (WDWSA) played at local ground Wokha on Friday.

In the first match, Tuensang defeated Yingsung Olongo Sporting Club (SC) by a solitary goal, while Chumpo Spor ting Club Koio thrased Lakhuti Women Sporting Club by 12-0 in the second match.

For volleyball matches, Yanthamo Wokha Town overcame Rachan Eloe Ekhung, Rising Star Forest beat Tuensang and Pangti Village Women Sporting Association (PVWSA) defeated Airfield Colony.

Today’s matches Football 1. Yanthamo Vs Tsumang 2. Suren Vs Lakhuti

Cristiano Ronaldo trots away after his 90th minute penalty secured a 1-1 draw with AC Milan.

picking up a booking which will see him miss the second leg through suspension.

Milan started the second half as they did the first, on the front foot, but Rebic was denied an opening goal

by Gianluigi Buffon.

Stefano Pioli’s side finally made the breakthrough in the 61st minute, though, as Castillejo’s clipped cross was volleyed home at the back post by Rebic.

Dybala curled wide with five minutes remaining, but Juve were awarded a spot-kick in the final minute of normal time as VAR spotted a handball by Davide Calabria.

Ronaldo stepped up

and slammed the ball down the middle to score his 24th goal of the season.

Six minutes of injurytime gave the visitors hope of clinching an unlikely victory, but Milan at least held on for a draw to keep their bid for a first Cup crown since 2003 alive.

On Wednesday, Napoli struck first blood in their semi-final as Gennaro Gattuso’s men downed Serie A leaders Inter Milan 1-0 at the San Siro, with Fabian Ruiz scoring the winner.

The last-four second legs will take place on March 4 and 5, with the final on May 13 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Chakhesang wrestling meet from Feb 18 DIMAPUR, FEB 14 (NPN): The 27th senior and 1st under 16 years wrestling meet of the Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) is all set to be held at Phek Town from February 18th and 19th.

MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu to attend the occasion as the inaugural guest and Vice President, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Nikhrolo Khalo as valedictory guest.

Several prominent wrestlers including Chokri Area Champion Venuzo Dawhuo, Phek Area Champion Vekuzo Vezuh, Khezha-Kuzha Champion Reka Mero, Chozuba Range Champion Vetazo Veswu, Sucheku Area Champion Venuzo Vadeo, NWA former Champion, Vechita Khesoh, former NWA Open Champion, Pfusaoo Tetseo, reigning International Hornbill Naga Wrestling Champion, Vekutho Soho, former CWA Champion, Vevohu Swuro, Besuhveto Cümu, Kuchohu Cürha, Kuku-o Getsa, Nekhozo Keroh, Kuneshoyi Zuo, Kuluveto Venuh, etc. will be vying for the ultimate title.

The Nagaland Wrestling Referee Board (NWRB) will officiate the tournament as referees and asst. referees.

The champion in the senior category will walk away with a

cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 and second position with Rs. 1,00,000, the third and fourth position to received Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. The losing quarterfinalists will get received Rs. 8,000 each.

Under-16 category will be awarded the following cash prizes; first-Rs 25,000, second-20,000, third-15,000 and fourth-10,000 respectively along with citations.

The group champion will receive Rs. 10,000.

The meet will also witness special feature like installation of new team of CWA executive council for the tenure 2020-2024, introducing of Champion Belt Wrestling by the family members of Lt. Chosanyi Rose, approval of CWA constitution, lighting of tournament of torch by the reigning champion Venuzo Dawhuo, oath administered by technical secretary Huvesu Puro.

While the association has informed that all the junior wrestlers under-16 years to produce either Aadhaar card or school cumulative report book copy for age proof.

The tournament will be hosted by the Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) and ground management by the Losami Baptist Church (LBC)

WHO says no case for moving Tokyo Games : IOC coordinator

TOKYO, FEB 14 (AGENCIES): The World Health Organization has told the Inter national Olympic Committee there is no case for cancelling or relocating the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over the coronavirus outbreak, the head of the IOC’s Coordination Commission said on Friday.

The 17-day event is due to start on July 24. Japan said separately on Friday it would step up testing and containment after reporting its first coronavirus death and confirming new cases, including a doctor and a taxi driver.

Jo h n C o a t e s s a i d advice the IOC had received “externally” from the WHO was that “there is no case for any contingency plans of cancelling the Games or moving the Games.”

The spreading outbreak, whose epicentre is the Chinese city of Wuhan, has prompted the cancellation of some international sporting events, as well as 2020 Games qualifying competitions for boxing and badminton that were due to take place in China.

Coates said coordina-

tion between the Japan organising committee’s virus task force and other national authorities reinforced the IOC’s confidence that the situation was being properly addressed.

That raised expectations that “we’ll be able to ensure that the Games go ahead in a way that’s safe for the athletes and spectators,” Coates told a news conference hosted together with Tokyo 2020 Olympics President Yoshiro Mori.

Mori echoed Coates’ reassurances.

Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, said in early February he was “seriously worried” that

the virus might impact momentum towards the Games, but pledged the following day the event would go ahead as planned.

There have been more than 60,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in mainland China and nearly 450 in 24 other countries and territories, including 33 in Japan and another 218 on a cruise ship quarantined at a Japanese port.

Coates said he was impressed with how China had been able to monitor its athletes “since day one”, and that most had been preparing for the Games overseas and would therefore not need to be quarantined on arrival in Japan.

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