February 16, 2020

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NLA passes `21,068.85 cr budget

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Saturday passed Rs.21,068.85crore budget for the year 2020-21 by voice vote on the concluding day the fifth session of the 13th NLA. Leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who also holds the crucial finance portfolio, had presented the Rs.2,358.81crore deficit budget for 2020-21 on February 13, 2020. In his concluding reply on the budget discussion in the assembly Saturday, Rio said that the huge increase in deficit was on account of the reduction in the share of central taxes in the Union Budget.

Rio explained that the Budget Estimates of 201920 of the Union Government, the amount due to be transferred to the State of Nagaland as Share of Central Taxes for the year 201920 was shown as Rs. 4,206 crore. However, he said that in the revised estimates of the Union Budget, the share of central taxes due to be paid to Nagaland was reduced to Rs. 3,267 crore, less by Rs. 939 crore. He said

COVID-19: State seals Intl border DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): In view of the reported outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in China and other countries, the Mon district administration has strictly prohibited the movement of people crossing the international border between India and Myanmar with effect from the date of issue of this order. In an order, DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, said this was necessitated in the interest of public health and safety. DC said the order would remain active till further notice.

The order comes following declaration of COVID-19 as public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and as per the directives of the state government.

Power outage in parts of Kma dist

Neiphiu Rio addressing the House on the concluding day of the 5th Session of the 13th NLA. (DIPR)

had there been no reduction in the share of central taxes, the deficit would have stood at Rs. 1,296 crore.

Rio said that since the state budget had already prepared for the new financial year based on the Budget Estimates of Centre, the reduced amount became a deficit. He, however said the state government still managed to keep the deficit at Rs. 2,234.85 crore because of improvements in state’s own revenues and savings.

Without improvement in the revenue collections, Rio said the deficit would have actually been Rs. 2,551.01 crore.

Altogether 14 members, nine from opposition and five from treasury bench took part in the debate on

the budget speech tabled on February 13, 2020.

Rio acknowledged participation of members of both opposition and treasury benches in the general discussions. He said an alert opposition highlights the shortcomings of the government and points out mistakes to ensure better performance and delivery of the treasury. The chief minister also informed the house that in order to promote the youth in securing good employment opportunities, an amount of Rs. 1 crore was allotted to fund the cost of coaching classes for Civil Services in New Delhi with Rao’s Study Circle for 25 students and another 100 students with ALS Coaching Centre.

Rio exuded confidence that the high level of exposure would help the aspirants to stand a much better chance of passing the UPSC exams to increase their presence in the Civil Services.

He also informed that his government has provided funds to Sainik School Punglwa to build more facilities and in the area of admission where the number of seats for Nagaland was increased to 67% of the total and 33% will be given to boys from other States on the ratio of their male population.

In the industries sector, Rio said his government has notified the “Nagaland Start-up Policy” and that the team has already conducted camps in all the 11 Districts to scout for young innovators from the State.

Rio said a start-up portal was set up in August 2019 where 19 innovators have registered online with the portal. During 2020-21,

he said an amount of Rs. 1.50 croreis being provided for the initiative.

On state GSDP for 2019, he said the figures were not available since the process of data collection would commence in only by February 2020. He said Agri and Allied Sector which contribute the largest component of 33% to GSDP of the State was growing at a steady rate of growth of 12%.

He said the sector underwent a brief period of negative growth during 2015-16 and 2016-17 mainly due to decline in the livestock and mining and quarrying sector. Rio said the mining sector continued to witness negative growth upto 2017-18.

Rio said secondary sector like food processing, manufacturing, energy production, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication contributed about 12% to GSDP.

Govt faces flak over police recruitment Oppn demands cancellation of 925 backdoor appts

Correspondents

KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): PDA government Saturday continued to face flak over the controversial recruitment of candidates in the state police on the last day of the fifth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

Deputy CM in-charge of home and police Y. Patton was at the centre of the controversy after NPF member Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu spearheaded the opposition attack during question hour.

Azo said the issue was going to create hue and cry and chaos in the state and therefore demanded that the minister in-charge of police cancel the questionable appointments of 925 candidates who had by-passed the open recruitment tests.

It may be mentioned that the issue was highlighted through the media by Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedi(Cont’d on p-8) ma Town which alleged that of the 1200 new recruits who were to undergo training, The fifth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative only 208 candidates were Assembly (NLA), which began on January 17, 2020, selected through an open was adjourned sine die on Saturday by NLA Speaker recruitment rally in 2019.

Azo also raised similar Sharingain Longkumer, after all business of the House issue with regard to appointwas conducted. ments to the Intelligence

NLA session adjourned sine die

(INT) branch. He said that for 15 posts, 14 were appointed from a particular tribe and constituency. In the case of such appointments that were specifically reserved tribe-wise, Azo said it was only appropriate to appoint locals of the area who know the local dialect for information gathering.

However, Patton replied that the recruitment was done as per the police memo and notification and that he as the minister incharge, was not involved.

On the number of vacancies and appointments made from 2018-19, Patton informed the house that there were 1698 vacancies in total out of which the number of vacancies advertised for open recruitment rally and under district and battalion wise stood at 272 and 270 respectively.

Patton further informed the house that the number of vacancies advertised for open recruitment in 2018 was- LDA27, stenographer Gr-III5, UBSI (GD)15, SI (Opr)3, SI (tech)3, ASI11, Dy. SP2, constable (GD) NAP Bn78and constable (GD) DEF (including 33% reservation for female)128,

Centre agrees to improve DoSE directs teachers Peaceful protesters not Dimapur airport in 2-phases keeping proxies anti-nationals: Bombay HC DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Long neglected for decades, Dimapur airport will finally see better days after the Civil Aviation ministry decided to improve and upgrade the only airport of Nagaland with infrastructures in two phases and also improve air connectivity. The response came after a meeting held in Delhi between Nagaland Governor Ravi and Union Civil Aviation minister, Hardeep Singh Puri Delhi in August 2019, where Ravi had raised the issue of air connectivity in Nagaland.

As a follow up, senior officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) met the Governor in Kohima on February 14,2020 and held discussions regarding infrastructural development of Dimapur airport and connectivity, stated PRO Raj Bhavan.

In the first phase, AAI will ensure required extensions of the runway to enable Airbus and other modern aircrafts to operate from Dimapur and also improvement of security

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Power department has informed that there would a total shutdown of power supply in Western Angami area and its surroundings areas under Kohima district on February 16, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a press note, SDO Trans sub-division Kohima stated that the shutdown was being necessitated for stringing work for Conversion of 33kV Pole structure to Lattice Ring-Main between Minister Hill to New Sectt. NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): More than 17 crore PAN cards will become inoperative if not linked with the Aadhar by end of March.

In a move with large scale disruption potential, the Income Tax Department has said that Permanent Account Number (PAN) will become inoperative if not linked with Aadhaar by March 31, 2020.

It may be recalled that the deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and “If you ask me, our the latest deadline ends on democracy is of the few, 31 March, 2020. for the few and by the As per the latest figfew. So is our budget.” ures, over 30.75 crore PANs

and safety measures besides increased passenger amenities.

As highlighted in several issues by Nagaland Post, the ministry has also proposed to provide daily flight services between Guwahati–Dimapur–Imphal.

Indigo Air, under regional connectivity scheme (UDAN) has also assured to introduce its air service from first week of March connecting Dimapur with Guwahati, Imphal and Dibrugarh.

As the ministry was exploring ways to launch sea-plane services in the North East, the AAI officials informed Governor that there were possibilities to the start sea-plane services in Nagaland as well, with Doyang Hydel project site as a potential operating base. However, AAI said that a technical feasibility study would have to be carried after which it would be taken up with the Civil Aviation ministry.

They also proposed to carry out feasibility study to locate other potential sites in the state.

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): The department of school education (DoSE) has directed 438 teachers, who were found keeping their proxies in their place of posting during the verification drive carried out by the department officials in 2019, to immediately report to their respective schools. In an order, the principal director School Education, Shanavas C, said that it was unbecoming of a government servant and violation of Rule 4 of the Nagaland Government Servants Conduct Rules,1968.

The department has also directed those teachers to send two photographs of them (one in front of the school, and the second one teaching inside the classroom) to the mail id (empreports. dosenl@gmail.com) every working day, unless directed otherwise, from their own email ids registered with the department. Those who not have email ids or do not know their email ids registered with the department have been directed to submit the same through the concerned SDEO/DEO before sending daily reports. Failure to comply with the directive, the department cautioned that strict disciplinary action including suspension/termination from service would be initiated.

AU R A N G A B A D / AHMEDABAD, FEB 15 (PTI): Persons holding peaceful protests against a particular law cannot be termed as traitors or anti-nationals, the Bombay High Court said while granting permission to a few people to sit on an indefinite protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Beed district.

The Aurangabad bench of HC on Thursday noted that the petitioner and his companions only want to hold a peaceful agitation to show their protest.

A division bench of Justices T V Nalavade and M G Sewlikar was hearing a petition filed by one Iftekhar Shaikh challenging a January 31, 2020 order passed by a magistrate and a January 21, 2020 order of the police refusing them permission to sit on an indefinite protest at Old Idgah Maidan in Majalgaon in Beed district against the CAA. “This court wants to ex-

press that such persons cannot be called as traitors, anti-nationals only because they want to oppose one law. It will be act of protest and only against the government for the reason of CAA,” the court said in its order.

The bench noted the orders passed by the magistrate and police were only because the petitioner and his companions wanted to agitate against CAA. It said, presently, such agitations were going on everywhere and there was no whisper of agitations of other nature in this region.

“We must keep in mind we are a democratic republic country and our Constitution has given us rule of law and not rule of majority. When such act (CAA) is made, some people may be of a particular religion like Muslims may feel that it is against their interest and such act needs to be opposed,” the bench said in its order.

PAN to become inoperative if not linked with Aadhaar Cong demands independent

IT department sets March 31, 2020 as deadline

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have already been linked to Aadhaar. However, 17.58 crore PANs are yet to be linked with the 12-digit biometric ID. The Supreme Court had in September 2018 declared Aadhaar as constitutionally valid and held that the biometric ID would remain mandatory for the filing of income tax returns and allotment of PAN cards.

“Where a person, who has been allotted the permanent account number

as on July1, 2017 and is required to intimate his Aadhaar number under sub-section (2) of section 139AA, has failed to intimate the same on or before March 31, 2020, the permanent account number of such person shall become inoperative immediately after the said date for the purposes of furnishing, intimating or quoting under the Act,” the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said.

Through a notifica-

tion, the Central Board of Direct Taxes amended Income Tax rules and inserted Rule 114, stipulating the “manner of making permanent account number inoperative”.

The notification said that persons whose PANs become inoperative shall be liable for all the consequences under the I-T Act for not furnishing, intimating or quoting the permanent account number.

For those linking PAN with Aadhaar after March 31, 2020, the I-T department said it shall “become operative from the date of intimation of Aadhaar number”.

Section 139 AA (2) of the Income Tax Act says that every person having PAN as on July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must intimate his Aadhaar number to the tax authorities.

probe into backdoor appts

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has demanded for an “non-partisan enquiry commission” to probe in to the backdoor appointments in the state.

In a press note, NPCC president K. Therie called upon the legislators, representing the backward communities, to collectively take a stand and look in to the discrimination against backward reservations caused by backdoor appointments and nepotism.

“It will be appropriate to enquire through a non-partisan enquiry commission. If nothing can be done in development, at least protect the reserved quotas,” Therie stated.

On the state budget, Therie said that the total budget as explained by finance minister was for government employees, debt servicing and deficit.

He also pointed out that the government had hidden the ‘Civil Deposit’, which would impact cash outgo during the current financial year. “We don’t know what exactly will be left for development after payment of Civil Deposit and levelling the Deficits after which, monkey justice will be done to the little left over,” he said. Therie said the Finance minister admitted that more than 65% was spent on non-plan salaries. With plan salaries it may be more than 75%, he said adding that the deficit was ever growing with “Deficit+Civil Deposit amounting to over Rs. 4,500 (Cont’d on p-7) crores.”

totalling to 272. With regard to district/battalion wise from 2018-19, he provided the following figure- 7 LDA directorate (PHQ Kohima), 20 LDA district, 5 stenographer Gr-III, 15 UBSI (GD), 3 SI (Opr), 3 SI (tech)-3, 11 ASI, 78 constable (GD) NAP Bn, 87 constable (GD) DEF, 41 constable (GD) DEF female, totalling to 270.

Patton said three LDA each was appointed in 2018 for Kohima, Zunheboto, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon and one each for Peren, Phek and Tuensang and two for Kiphire totalling 20 while for stenographer two were appointed for Mokokchung, one each for Peren, Tuensang and Mon in 2018.

Replying to a supplementary on vacancies in the police department, Patton replied that out on 1698 posts, 272 were advertised for open recruitment, a total of 1200 were recruited and leaving 400 posts vacant.

On the issue of filling these vacant posts, Patton said it would be carried out as per the laid down procedure or after setting up of the panel as suggested by the chief minister on February (Cont’d on p-7) 14.

CM assures to address WGC students demand Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): Against the backdrop of the protest by students of Wangkhao College Mon (WGC) against shortage of teachers, the chief minister and leader of the house, Neiphiu Rio, Saturday acknowledged that the demand was genuine and assured to address within two weeks time.

Opposition member Y. M Yollow Konyak, who raised issue during the cut motion, called the government arrogant and questioned how many representations had to be submitted to the department to appoint teachers.

Asserting that the college with more than 500 student enrolment deserved to have adequate teachers like other colleges, MLA questioned how the students were expected to prepare for their ensuing exams without teachers.

Asking whether the intention of the government was to suppress the people of Mon district, Yollow demanded that teachers be deputed immediately.

Rio gave a patient hearing and assured to deliver justice at the soonest possible time.

New land laws in the offing, says Kronu

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KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): State Planning & Coordination and Land Revenue minister, Neiba Kronu Saturday informed the Assembly that his department has drafted the Nagaland land laws and was with the Law and Justice department for vetting.

Replying to concerns raised

by Leader of Opposition, T.R. Zeliang on the inability of the people of the state to avail loan by mortgaging land in banks, the minister said Nagaland is still using the Assam Land Laws of 1876, which was amended in 1978 and 2002.

Kronu said the draft of the Land laws was prepared in order have “absolute Right of Way” and assured the house that the draft would be tabled in the next assembly session for consideration.

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DPDB Mon conducts meeting

Members at the DBDP meeting held in Mon on February 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Mon DPDB monthly meeting was held at DC conference hall, Mon under the chairmanship of vice-chairman DPDB & deputy commissioner, Mon Thavaseelan K on February 15.

According to DIPR report, agenda on registration of students union library for S/Tangten village and Charity begins at Home group, Chenwetnyu village was approved and recommended to the concerned department.

Board also recommended for establishment of village guard at Shingyu village and for creation of post at district cultural office, Mon in which the house apprised and recommended to the concerned department.

The house deliberated on the projects applicable to iconic project in Mon district including construction of marketing shed for organic agricultural products, amphitheatres, rostrums, children’s park, mini bridges, food process-

ing unit etc were discussed and recommended to the government.

Convenor, committee on dr ug addiction mitigation and prevention (CoDAMP) Dr. Chenjei Konyak highlighted on the activities of CoDAMP where he stated that CoDAMP was formed as a collective initiative of all frontal Konyak organisations, to act as a nodal panel for all organisations working against substance abuse in the district and

CRPF 78 Bn organises civic action programme

CRPF personnel along with residents of Sechu Zubza at the programme.

DIMAPUR: CRPF 78 Battalion (Bn) organised a civic action programme on February 15 at Bn headquarter, Sechu Zubza According to CRPF 78 Bn, while delivering his welcome speech, Ram Chandra 2 I/C, commandant (AOL) expressed the joy of organising civic action programme and intimated that the village council, youth and women

organisations and state administration were requested to ensure proper utilisation of funds and distribution of necessities to the deprived only.

Earlier, Siva Prasad K.G. Dy.Comdt-78 Bn CRPF pronounced vote of thanks. The programme was attended by Syamchand, De DIGP (OPS) Kohima, chief guest and others. The battalion dis-

tributed 16 sewing machines to the deprived females of Leizha A colony Sechu Zubza and hospital equipments to government primary health centre of Kheruthi A colony Sechu Zubza.

It may be noted that the 78 Bn Central Reserve Force has been organising such programmes annually since its induction in Nagaland.

Conservation of forests and wildlife held in Jalukie

DIMAPUR: An awareness campaign for conservation of forest and wildlife, to mitigate human animal conflict and wildlife crime, biodiversity/ nature conservation & constitution of community reserve and biodiversity management committee was jointly organised by the Nagaland Forest department, Nagaland State Biodiversity Board and the Wildlife Conservation Society-India at the forest resource centre, Jalukie on February 12.

A press release from DFO Peren forest division Jalukie, M. Obed Zeliang stated that, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, ADC, Jalukie and special guest appealed to the communities and village councils to constitute committee in a village for protection of forest and wildlife. C.R Zeliang, president, Zeliangrong Baudi and the special invitee of the programmee laid emphasis on financial assistance from the government

to the communities to ban burning which destroys a lot of biodiversity.

Satya PrakashTripathi, PCCF & chief wildlife warden and HoFF, Nagaland and chairman, State Biodiversity Board, in his key note address, described the importance of forest & wildlife. He highlighted the legal position of community reserve and biodiversity management committee. He deliberated on conservation, sustainable utilization and equitable distribution of biodiversity and its related benefits.

Samriddha Ghosh, programme assistant in project management team in WCS India spoke about the conservation efforts by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) India and she shared powerpoint regarding the status of biodiversity and its conservation in the country.

Pradipty Bhardwaj, an environmental lawyer for WCS India, introduced to

to make concerted effort in one direction with one common objective. Drug addicts need intervention and treatment and not punishment, he stated. He also informed that, community supported detoxification camps of minimum one month have been conducting in all affected villages and towns.

Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra & pharmacist, District Hospital, Mon, Renthungo in his presentation stated that Ayushman Bharat which is PM-JAY aims at providing health insurance cover of Rs, 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization for poor and vulnerable families. He also informed on transaction management system report under Mon district where the number of patients treated till date are; District Hospital, Mon760, CHC Tobu-6 and PHC Changlangshu-84.DC Mon Thavaseelan K, informed the house that, 10th edition of Nagaland Veteran InterDistrict Football Tournament will be held from February 25 to 29.

DMHP ‘life skill training’ for teachers at SJHSS

Teachers with DMHP officials at SJHSS Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) District Hospital Dimapur conducted “life skill training” for school teachers on February 14 at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School (SJHSS) Chumoukedima.

A press release by DMHP informed that clinical psychologist, Kikruwheno T. Medom, spoke on the topic “Suicide prevention: A gatekeeper approach”, wherein she gave a discussion on suicide, and highlighted the warning signs of suicide, risk and protective factors and also on how to deal with suicide crisis.

LNW resolves to back the ‘Framework Agreement’ DIMAPUR: The 3rd Lotha national workers’ (LNW) general meeting was held at the region headquarter and deliberated on the burning scenario of the Indo Naga political talks which is nearing conclusion for signing a political agreement on February 11.

A press release from NSCN (I-M) Lotha region caretaker/CAO Chichamo Tsanglao stated that, meeting resolved to reiterate and stand by the collective leadership and members of the collective leader and joint council decision to stand firm and uphold the spirit of the Framework Agreement.

Asserting that, if the Naga political settlement is outside the purview of the agreed Framework Agreement, the LNW resolved to stand tall with the collective leadership and members of the collective leader and joint council decision in letter and spirit come what may.

Meanwhile, the LNW

has whole heartedly reendorsed and re-affirmed the Framework Agreement signed between the GoI and NSCN on August 3, 2015 which must lead to an acceptable and honorable settlement of the IndoNaga political issue.

Further, the LNW extends profound gratitude and appreciation to every individual, church, forum, national workers and civil societies across and beyond Nagalim who have supported and declared their unflinching support on the Naga cause through media outlet.

LNW also appealed to everyone to continue upholding both the negotiating parties in their prayers so that the 23 (twenty three) years of Indo-Naga peace talk is gracefully concluded.

LNW meeting was held in the presence of R.T. Tsanglao, member of collective leadership and M. Daniel Lotha, cabinet secretary to the GPRN.

KSSU questions police recruitment

the participants about wildlife crimes and gave an overview about The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Major Amit Pathak from Assam Rifles, Ahthibung/Jalukie spoke on importance of conservation of Natural resources.

Earlier, in the programme chaired by M. Obed Zeliang DFO, Peren division, invocation was given by Irai Zeliang, forest range officer Ahthibung and vote of thanks

by Punseni Khing, range officer, Jalukie.

Around 200 persons namely students from LM Hr. Sc. School, frontline staff from the Forest department, forest fringe communities from villages namely, Old Jalukie, Jalukie B, Samziuram Dekwaram, Jalukiekam, Tesen, Liekeram, Jalukielo, Nkwareu, New Jalukie, Mbaulwa, Ntu etc attended the programme. Nature conservation quotes and bookmarks were distributed to participants.

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): Reacting to the controversial appointments of over 900 police recruits, the Kohima Sümi Students’ Union (KSSU) Saturday said slammed the home department for “rampant backdoor appointment practice in its own department.”

In a KSSU president Benison V Shohe and assistant general secretary Tomika V Chophy appreciated the Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) for bringing out the fact in the public domain and affirmed that the union would go to any extent to stop corruption in the state.

Even as chief minister announced in the assembly that a committee would be set up to review the entire appointment system in the government, the KSSU stated

that “mere lip service to create a committee” should not be “justification of the case.”

Claiming that excess appointment was going on in other departments also, the union called upon every concern citizen to condemn such act.

KSSU stated that it was high time for the state government to curb corrupt practices before it was too late.

Meanwhile, KSSU stated several student bodies led by NSF have been demanding setting up Staff Selection Board (SSB), but to no avail thus far.

Expressing dismay that selection was not done on basis of merit but through unfair means, KSSU said that “malice practice” should be discontinued. It stated that creation of SSB would pave the way for aspirants who face many hurdles.

NLA: Oppn irked by poor attendance in of ministers Correspondents KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): Irked by the poor attendance of some members of the treasury bench during the ongoing budget session, NPF member Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu said such attiK Y M C

tude was a acceptable in the august house.

As the opposition bench sought several replies on various issues during a full budget, the absence of ministers make it impossible to discuss pertinent issues like supplementary/

demand for grants etc., Azo stated. Though many want to become ministers, Azo expressed dismay that when questions are raised, they do not take the responsibility of answering the questions by making themselves present.

To this, Azo urged the

Leader of the House to ensure that all the ministers are present during such occasion. If not, he said a major reshuffle was required where young and capable members can be made ministers. He therefore suggested taking action against any minister

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being absent for more than three times.

To this, NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer intervened and informed the house the ministers were absent after obtaining permission from the speaker on health grounds.

She spoke on how each citizen can be a “gatekeeper” by sensitizing oneself about suicide and by responding through the method of Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR).

Psychiatric nurse, Mughatoli Zhimomi also spoke on the topic, “stress management” and discussed on various stress factors affecting the individuals, signs and symptoms of stress. She highlighted on the stages of stress based on Hans Seyle theory.

Zhimomi also spoke on faulty ways individual use to reduce stress and also healthy ways to deal effectively with stress.

news in Brief Wokha DPDB meeting: Vice chairman DPDB, Wokha and DC, Orenthung Lotha has informed all board members that monthly DPDB meeting will be held on February 18 at DC conference hall Wokha.

Members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

NEI VBS CEM informs: North East India (NEI) VBS Christian Education Ministries (CEM) has invited full time, part time church workers, child director, youth director, teachers for leadership camp from February 20 to 23 at Life Spring Corner Dimapur. For any query, one may contact at 918974689649/8974190086.

Last date of registration is February 17.

NNC holds central executive council meeting

DIMAPUR: Central executive council of Naga National Council (NNC) held its meeting at Kohima on February 12, wherein some resolutions were adopted to strengthen the NNC through participation of all Naga people.

A press release from NNC media cell stated that, the meeting resolved that the will of the people to be free and independent people and a sovereign nation, which manifested through the plebiscite of May 16, 1951 shall be the outstanding principle. It also directed regions to fulfil the conventional and the constitutional provisions of the national yezhabo which is the mandatory service of people.

The meeting also resolved to continue to uphold the national stand and protect the right of freedom under the leadership of ‘gen’ (retd) Thinoselie M. Keyho, president of NNC. Therefore, the NNC has appealed every Naga to come forward and join hands in nation building, whereby one can be proud and remain satisfied as a distinct people and a nation.

Outreach OPD at Koio village

Dr. Murry, medical staff from Chukitong PHC and Koio SC along with participants at the outreach OPD on Staurday. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, FEB 15 (NPN): As part of the ongoing outreach OPD to villages under Chukitong range, initialed by PHC Chukitong under the aegis of Nagaland Health Project (NHP), HCMC of Chukitong PHC, led by medical officer Dr. Abenthung Murry, conducted outreach

Oppn raises Kohima by-pass road issue Correspondents KOHIMA, FEB 15 (NPN): Opposition MLA, Khriehu Liezietsu Saturday questioned the government as to why the construction of Kohima by-pass road was made into two-lane instead of four-lane. Raising this issue during the discussion on cut-motion of the budget, Khriehu sought a response from the minister in-charge.

Supplementing Khriehu, Leader of Opposition, T.R. Zeliang demanded to know that when the Ministry itself had sanctioned for construction of four lane road, why did the government revert to tow-lane.

Moreover, he said he No objection Certificate was already issued by Meriema and Kohima village for the said project.

He further cautioned that once people start to settle by the road side, there will be no more provision for construction of four-lane in the future. He lamented that many projects in the state were delayed due to our negligence.

In this regard, deputy CM and minister in-charge of National Highway, R&B Y. Patton clarified that the proposal was rejected by the ministry. However, Patton said he would pursue the project with the concern ministry.

OPD at Koio village here on Saturday. Altogether, 60 patients availed free medical checkup and medicines. Screening of malaria, anemia and TB were also conducted by the medical team.

During the programme, Dr. Murry imparted health talk to the villagers wherein he stressed on the importance of personal hygiene

and cleanliness, immunization, VHND and ANC/ PNC. The medical officer also highlighted the various government schemes such as AB PMJAY,JSY, JSSK etc, and called upon the participants to avail the services provided by the government. Apart from the PHC medical team, staff of Koio SC also assisted in the outreach OPD.

ENCSU extends support to WGC genuine demand DIMAPUR: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has extended unceasing support to the genuine stand taken by students of Wangkhao Government College (WGC) and will make its topmost priority in voicing out for the welfare of Eastern colleges.

A press release from ENCSU general secretary Wangnei C Jessuhu and asst. general secretary K. Chumseli Anar stated that, while strongly opposing the acute shortage of lecturers

in WGC, the ENCSU pointed out that state government should give essence to education as education was the mother of all professions and all round development.

ENCSU urges the department and government to immediate provide the lecturers at the earliest as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. ENCSU also stated that students community will simultaneously go on Gandhian peaceful and non-violence protest until the demand is fulfilled.

Section of villagers participating in the second monthly Community Mandatory Social Work (CMSW) conducted on February 15 in all Namsang villages as called by the Young Namsang Association (YNA).

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WEATHER FORECAST February 16

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

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Aizawl

Hazy sun

25 10

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

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Hazy sunshine

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Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny

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Shillong

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Kohima

Partly sunny with a shower

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Dimapur Hazy sunshine

26 13

Hazy sun

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Tuensang Hazy sun and cooler

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Zunheboto Hazy sun, a shower; cooler

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Officials along with prosecutors after the workshop. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , F E B. 1 5 (NPN): A two-day trainingcum-workshop for prosecution officers, was held on February 14 and 15, at Law dept. rest house, Dimapur, organised by department of Justice and Law (J&L), Nagaland, Kohima.

Delivering the key note address, secretary, J&L, Khannnia T Koza, stated that the primary purpose for conducting the trainingcum-workshop, was a fulfilment of a long felt need, not only training for purpose of sharing and updating legal knowledge, but also to inter-

act and discuss challenges and areas for improvement, concerning functioning of officers and department in general.

She mentioned that in a legal profession, there will always be constant need to learn, because of laws being amended, and urged the gathering to try to be up to date.

She further encouraged juniors to respect and be humble to take help and guidance from seniors, and also requested seniors to share knowledge and experience with the juniors.

“Don’t wait to be consulted, take the initiative and give

good advice and assistance.

Although you perform independently inside the court, don’t carry that mentality outside of the court room”, stated Koza.

Further, she also maintained that protocol and decorum should be maintained as it was not a competition with each other.

T h e t wo - d ay p r o gramme was coordinated by deputy secretary and DLR, J&L, Imtiakum and moderated by additional secretary, J&L, Ngamjok Konyak, asst. legal remembrance, H Kughashe Swu and asst. legal remembrance, Weko-ü Mero.

Tetso College holds intercollegiate event

GMS Jharnapani paid an exposure trip to Pusa Craft Centre, at Khanakhuru on the theme “Swadeshi” on February 15, wherein students were exposed to the handicraft and bamboo craft works. Proprietor Z.Pusa enlightened the student on the usage of bamboo for different craft. Students were also given a demonstration on ginger candy making by Vigono Kikhi, a member of Elite SHG. (GMS Jharnapani head teacher)

A medical camp was organised by Rusoma Pensioners’ Association (RPA) in co-ordination with the officer (CHO) and staff of health and wellness centre, Rusoma on February 14 at health centre Rusoma. (RPA)

DIMAPUR: Tetso College conducted an intra-collegiate event of the department of Education, “Education Fest” under the theme “envision, enlighten, empower” in the college auditorium on February 15.

A press release from Tetso College stated that, this year’s edition witnessed competition on the topic “reformation of curriculum and challenges of teaching-learning in Nagaland”.

Five presenters took part, out of which Hutoka H. Assumi of BA 6th semester of Education was the winner, while Apeinuo Zeiphru of BA 2nd semester of Economics and Nourhechulie Rulho of BA 4th semester of Sociology bagged the second and third positions respectively.

Judges were Onentila Longkumer, asst. professor of Education, Dr. Kapesa Pfokrelo, asst. professor of Political Science, and Nisha Dahiya, asst. professor of English.

Earlier, programme was chaired by Thejaseno Chase of BA 4th semester, invocation by Kuku Lohe of BA 6th semester, special song by Ruby Tep and friends and vote of thanks by K. Elohra Christina, asst. professor of Education.

PCAN members call on vice-chancellor of NU

PCAN members with vice-chancellor and other NU officials.

DIMAPUR: Private College Association Nagaland (PCAN) team led by its president Dr. P.S. Lorin met the vice-chancellor of Nagaland University, prof.

Pardeshi Lal and his team of senior NU officials at his office chamber at Lumami on February 13.

A press release from PCAN media cell stated that, president PCAN expressed that the main purpose of their visit was their desire to build a strong and collaborative relationship with Nagaland University.

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terest of students, for development of higher education, to deliver quality education, and for advancement of the society.

He also said that it was a dream for the colleges of Nagaland to attain the status of an educational hub. PCAN also submitted an aspirational request letter to the vice-chancellor, wherein possible options and solutions to all the issues addressed in the letter were discussed in detail.

PCAN members highlighted that most of the colleges were struggling in many respects, to stand on

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their own feet, and that they require special understanding and support from the university.

They pointed out that one area in which university’s support was urgently required was speedy disposal of administrative approvals and clearances pertaining to their growth and development, in both academic and physical developmental areas.

Vice-chancellor expressed his happiness to meet the PCAN team and was very positive in his vision for Nagaland University and the people of

Nagaland.

He also requested PCAN to submit a concept proposal to the university for possible collaboration for the proposed state-level annual inter-college sports & literary competition.

Vice-chancellor assured that NU administration will do whatever was possible to guide and help the colleges and that he was most willing and happy to meet academicians and the colleges, and share views and opinions for a brighter future of the state. Officials of NU present were Dr. Abemo, registrar, prof.

Sangyu Yaden, controller of Examinations and Dr. K.K. Upadhyay, director CDC. PCAN team consisted of Dr. P. S. Lorin, president (principal, Tetso College), Francis, vice-president (chairman, Model Christian College), Fr. George Angami, jt. secretary (viceprincipal, St. Joseph Autonomous College), Er. Moa Aier, exec. member (president, C-Edge College), Dr. Imtiwati Imchen, member (chairman, Jubilee Memorial College) and Imlitoshi member (principal, People’s College).

Kma DTF meeting on COVID-19

DIMAPUR: Kohima district task force (KDTF) on COVID-19 was formed with deputy commissioner Kohima as the chairperson.

Members included chief medical officer, superintendent of Police, medical superintendent, chief veterinary officer, district surveillance officer, district epidemologist, senior medical officer, medical officer and co-opted members.

According to DIPR report, DTF held its first meeting at DPDB’s conference hall, Kohima on February 15, under the chairmanship of DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie. The members discussed on the current status and level of preparedness and the activities carried out so far in regard to the COVID-19 in the district.

KDTF stressed on the importance to self declaration of having travelled to the affected countries by giving information as per the self declaration form provided by the Medical department.

DTF also appealed the public to share any information of any persons with travel history to China or affected countries from January 15 to self declare or report to the numbers provided: Helpline 8837093602 and 7005464959, which has been activated to maintain the surveillance data base.

ABAM conducts 9th NCFS training

Members of NCFS during the training programme at Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Ao Bap tist Church Association (ABAM) organised the 9th Nagaland Canaan Farmers’ School (NCFS) training from February 12 to 15 at the Land Resource Center, Razuphema, Dimapur.

A press release from ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger stated that, resource persons during the training were Rev. Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, executive secretary, ABAM; Dr.

Sashiyangba, assistant project officer, Land Resource, Nagaland; Rev. I. Wati Jamir, pastor Dimapur Ao Baptist Church; Rev. O. Lima pastor, Luyong Baptist Church and Acato, DPO, Land Resource, Nagaland.

It stated that the programme was for mind-set transformation and pioneering spirit project and natural farming. The Canaan Farmers’ School concept originated in South Korea during 1960s and

the school was instrumental in transforming the life of people and in attaining economic growth in Korea.

ABAM has been organizing this programme since 2015.

Nagaland Canaan Fa r m e r s ’ S c h o o l i s a member of World Canaan Movement, a recognized agency for sustainable development of public information, United Nations (UN-DPI) since 2016.

Altogether 28 trainees attended this training.

NYK Kohima conducts district youth convention

Participants from various youth clubs with special guests and NYK officials.

DIMAPUR: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Kohima conducted a district youth convention and cultural programme at SABT hall Kohima with Kevingoto Kulnu EAC, Kohima as the special guest on February 15.

A press release from DYC, NYK Kohima John Makhab stated that, special guest asked the youth whether they were assets or liability to society as these days many young people were staying idle

Zunheboto Bn conducts awareness lecture DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Battalion under the aegis of HQ (North) conducted an awareness lecture under the theme “say no to plastic” at Longkhim town, Tuensang on February 11.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the lecture covered various disadvantages that build up out of rampant plastic use and the need to live as responsible citizens.

The lecture also covered various waste management techniques to tackle plastic use and to encourage use of ecofriendly bags. Altogether, 40 villagers attended the event.

In another event, the battalion organised 2.5 Km run under the theme “run for fit Nagaland” at Chendang saddle village, Tuensang on February 13. The aim of the event was to promote “fit India campaign” and to encourage the locals and troops to engage in physical activities. 36 residents along with troops participated in the run.

and become vulnerable to anti-social activities. He also cautioned the youth to be on vanguard of exploitation of the young mind by others.

He told them to avail PMGP, MUDRA scheme, start-up India and pig rearing sponsored by NABARD for entrepreneurship and join the productive work force for economic development. He appreciated NYKS structure laid down for the youth at all levels by way of youth

clubs, or other social organizations for positive contribution.

John Makhabo in his keynote address stated that NYKS was the largest grassroot level organization in the world where by 1.5 lakhs youth clubs affiliated to it. NYKS focuses on youth capacity building activities.

Kevingoto Kulnu gave away financial incentives to three youth clubs namely Meraki Youth Club, Kohima, The Naga Folk Promo

Society, and Onxy Club for participating in cultural events.

He also gave away sport materials to the applicants from youth clubs.

Programme was anchored

by Dzieseneituoii, NYV, Rokosano, NYV led the invocation, while Mhasil Nicholas, NYV welcomed the gathering and vote of thanks was given by Petuongunuo, NYV. 100 youths from various youth clubs attended the programme.

Legal awareness workshop for adolescents at Tuensang

DIMAPUR: A mega legal awareness workshop for adolescents under the theme “Adolescence with education” was conducted at town hall Tuensang on February 15, organized by district administration Tuensang and Tuensang Police & Tuensang District Legal Service Authority in collaboration with Beti Bachao Beti Padao, Mahila Shakti Kendra and Sakhi One Stop Centre Tuensang.

According to DIPR report, speaking on the occasion deputy commissioner Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikhant stated that adolescence was an age of uncertainty so one should work whole heartedly and move towards one’s passion to achievement. Social circle and its relationships were very vulnerable at this age of uncertainty and such workshops should help to overcome any untoward happening in the young minds, he said. He also had a concern over the growing population of drug abuse especially younger section of the population. SP Tu-

ensang, Bharat Laxman Markad also spoke on legal provisions. Short speech on human rights and Sakhi was delivered by Herola Sakhi One Stop Centre Tuensang and Soteth Anar project assistant TDLSA spoke on POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act and DLSA. Chulongla One Stop Center Sakhi Tuensang also spoke on BBBP. Skit on sexual harassment and prevention was staged

by Tuensang Police while Shamator College demonstrated short play on harmful drug addiction.

Programme was attended

by DBs, GBs teachers and students from many schools and colleges in Tuensang.

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Tripura all set to collect data to prepare NPR tions but not the NPR. According to Chakraborty, the purpose of the NPR is to build a complete identity database of every common resident in the country and the database would contain demographic as well as biometric particulars.

The Union cabinet had approved Rs 3,941.35 crore for the NPR exercise.

The official said that the NPR is a regular exercise which was earlier done in 2010-11 and was updated in 2015.

“This data would be further updated through the 45-day long (May 16 to June 29) exercise this year. No mystification should be on the NPR exercise,” Chakraborty said and appealed to all to cooperate when the enumerators would in the door to door visit.

Opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Congress, however, are separately agitating against the NPR, National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

The CPI-M central committee member Gautam Das said that as part

Assam Congress leaders write to Prez on reservation

Tarun Gogoi

Guwahati, Feb 15 (PTI): Senior Assam Congress leaders, including former chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday urged President Ram Nath Kovind to take steps to ensure protection and reservations for SC, ST and OBC as a fundamental right, both in appointments and promotions in government jobs.

The leaders, including several MLAs, in a letter to the president urged him to take necessary steps to ensure that the fundamental right of reservations in government jobs

is secured and protected.

They alleged that after the BJP came to power at the Centre, there has been an abolition of the SC/ST Sub-plan, and there was also an attempt to dilute the provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 which the BJP government was compelled to remedy by amendment recently following nationwide protests. The Congress leaders urged the President to treat the matter with urgency and take necessary steps to ensure that the fundamental right of reservation in government jobs is protected.

Besides Gogoi, the letter was signed by several Congress sitting MLAs and office bearers of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).

Failed grenade attack on senior Manipur politician Correspondent IMPHAL, Feb 15: Suspected militants on Saturday launched a failed bomb attack at the residence of a leader of regional political party in Manipur Oinam Jugindro, a senior political who was the president of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), the oldest regional party of the state until he was removed from the post by the Central Committee of the party on February 12, 2020.

Police said that miscreants lobbed the hand grenade at the residence of Oinam Jugindro at Top Siphai under Wangoi police station of Imphal West district today, around 10 am.

Police recovered the unexploded hand grenade from the kitchen garden on the side of the main entrance gate of the residence. The same was later disposed at a safe place.

Police is yet to establish the motive behind the failed bomb attack at a time when the party (MPP) is reeling under leadership crisis.

The oldest regional party of the state has been occasionally in the news for all the wrong reason of leadership crisis. Jugindro had become the president of the party after a long tussle for the post before K Y M C

the general election to the Lok Sabha, 2019.

He also contested the Lok Sabha election as the party nominee.

However, in what would be termed an internal coup, he was not only ousted from the post of president but also expelled from the primary membership of the party by an order of the MPP Central Committee.

The police suspect the failed bomb attack is related to a recent monetary demand served to the MPP leader by a faction of armed group, Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).

of their countr y-wide stirs, they have already undertaken a 48-day long door-to-door campaign from February 4 against the NPR, the NRC and the CAA. Das, also Tripura state secretary of the CPI-M, said that the 48-day long door-to-door campaign against the NPR, NRC and CAA would culminate on March 23, when three heroes of India -- Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar -- were hanged to death by the British.

Senior Congress leader Gopal Roy said that as part of the AICC’s programme the party is also regularly holding agitations and campaign against the NPR, NRC and CAA. The NPR is a register of the usual residents of the country.

The NPR is being prepared at the local (village/sub-town), sub-district, district, state and national levels under the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.

2 held with arms, ammunition, deer horns in Udalgiri Guwahati, Feb 15 (PTI): Two persons were arrested with arms, ammunition, gunpowder and two deer horns in Assam’s Udalguri district, police said on Saturday. Acting on a tipoff, a joint team of the state police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) raided the house of one Batmol Daimari in the Tila Garobasti area around 11 pm on Friday and made the seizures, they said.

Two country-made guns, two daggers, 15 rounds of ammunition, a bottle of gunpowder, few iron tools and instruments used for making ammunition, besides two deer horns were seized, police said.

Another person, identified as Daburam Boro, was arrested based on Daimari’s statement, officials said.

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Guwahati, Feb 15 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the state power department on Saturday to set up a central control room to monitor technical faults, in an effort to bring in efficiency and plug disruption in supply.

A central control room needs to be established to quickly zero in on faults and take corrective steps for the restoration of power, the chief minister said while reviewing schemes and services of the Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) and the Assam Power Generation Company Ltd. “During the monsoon season, due to torrential rain, several electrical installations develop technical snag leading to disruption of electricity supply but a central con-

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress on Saturday staged a dharna in Itanagar demanding job security and reservation for the people belonging to SC, ST and OBC.

Itanagar, Feb 15 (PTI): The Congress on S a t u r d ay o r g a n i s e d a ‘peaceful dharna’ here demanding that the Centre enact a law to protect job security and reservation for the SC, ST and OBC. Hundreds of Congress workers led by Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Nabam Tuki and other office bearers of the party staged the sit-in-dharna at Tennis Ground inside the Indira Gandhi Park.

“Since the BJP government came to power at the Centre, there has been an abolition of the SC/ ST sub-plan. There was

also an attempt to dilute the provisions of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, ... “ Tuki said while addressing the party workers.

He claimed that over 43,000 cases of atrocities were reported against Dalits in 2017 as per the NCRB data.

“Nearly 25 per cent of all such cases were reported to have occurred in BJP ruled state of Uttar Pradesh ... “ Tuki, said. “ ... The fundamental and constitutional duty of every government is to ensure protection for SCs, STs and OBCs through reservation in government

jobs, positions and educational institutions,” he said.

Former state minister James L Wanglat, APCC general secretaries Chera Taya and Mina Toko besides Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) president Geeli Ete also addressed the gathering.

The Congress later submitted a memorandum to the President of India through state Governor, urging him to ask the Centre to take suitable action to enact a law protecting job security and reservation for the underprivileged sections of the society.

Gandhi’s secular India continues to be challenged: Manipur Gov Correspondent IMPHAL, FEB 15: Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of an inclusive, secular India continues to be challenged, said Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla, in her speech at a national seminar on ‘Mahatma Gandhi’s inclusive approach to humanity’ held on Saturday at Raj Bhawan, Imphal.

The seminar was organised in commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti.

The Governor said Gandhi’s philosophy and devotion strongly inspired the human rights movements of the 20th century.

However, today this movement is under renewed pressure in all corners of the world. In many cases,

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conflict still persists along religious and ethnic lines, often within the borders of nation states, she added.

Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was initially challenged by separatist forces based on religion, eventually leading to the partition of India, at a great human cost, she said.

“Today, Gandhi’s vision of an inclusive, secular

India continues to be challenged, despite India’s fundamentally multi religious fabric,” she added.

In this time of uncertainty and disruption, the celebration of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary was a reminder of the continued relevance of his teachings and of their importance all over the world.

“Let us, therefore, remind ourselves of what Gandhi ji not only said, but also did,” she said quoting Gandhi’s word “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”

“Gandhiji’s teachings also remind us that change often begins at the individual level, and that we all, as human beings, have the capability to change the world through peaceful activism,” Dr Heptulla added.

State chief minister N

Biren Singh who also attended the inaugural function of the seminar said that there were many strong weapons that can destroy world by a single press to a switch.

However, Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology for peace and ahimsa saved the world.

“Whenever ahimsa is there, world will be there and we will remember Gandhiji. Mahatma Gandhi is beacon of peace and apostle of non-violence.

He is an Indian but the whole world admires his principles and ideology,” Singh said.

Dr Acharya Lokesh said that unity in diversity was the fundamental feature of Indian culture.

“With the strength of unity in India’s diversity, if our social and family values are not secured, India’s

future will be in danger,” he said.

“Adopt a culture of connecting, not dividing.

Support the truth and recognize it. For this, we have to adopt Gandhiji’s ideas.

The unity in diversity of our country will have to be strengthened by following the principals of Mahatma,” he added.

As part of today’s national seminar, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Magazine ‘Aahwaan’ was released.

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti is organising peace and harmony conclave in different states of the country to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and will organize 25 national seminars in almost all provinces of the country and last seminar will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

CPI MP writes to Amit Shah over missing NRC data NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (AGENCIES): Days after disappearance of National Register of Citizen (NRC) data from the government website, the Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Binoy Viswam has written a letter to Union home minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention, reports Northeast Now news.

In his letter written to the home minister on Friday, Viswam criticized the government for its negligence in keeping such an important data safe.

“Given the sensitive nature of the data and your government’s lack of transparency these events are deeply worrying,” said

He said, “It is astonishing that the central government has failed to pay the service provider, Wipro, for such an important exercise that directly affects the fundamental identity of millions of citizens.”

Sudden disappearance of NRC data from the government portal has recently created a major controversy, Binoy Viswam. (File) with the opposition deViswam. He said that the take appropriate action,” manding explanation from loss of vital data raises nu- said Viswam. the government. merous questions as to the efficiency of your administration and the politics being played with regard to the entire NRC exercise.

The Dimapur Old Tssori Yanpoe Yanpia Eyie “As a member of Par- Khumshum would like to convey our heartiest liament and concerned citi- congratulations to Miss Lichanpeni S. Ngullie, zen, I urge you to look into D/o Mr. Supenthung & Mrs. Mhonchumi Ngullie this matter at the earliest and

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trol room will be able to map the entire network and figure out the technical snag, if any, and help the men on duty to rectify the fault,” he said.

He also asked the concerned authority to carry out an extensive survey of the vulnerable points across the state and take remedial measures to avoid accidents and deaths due to electrocution, particularly during the floods.

Sonowal also asked the APDCL to put up transfor mers on high raised platforms especially in the flood-prone areas and to design innovative measures to save these from incessant raininduced problems.

He also reviewed the ‘Mukhya Mantri Akashdeep Yojana’, and asked the department to expeditiously distribute LED bulbs to all the beneficiaries in the state.

The chief minister directed the department’s Principal Secretary Niraj Verma to take steps for filling up vacancies expeditiously.

He also asked Verma to install individual meters in all the households in the tea garden areas and do away with cluster meters.

Arunachal Congress holds dharna

KOHIMA : NAGALAND ORDER

Kohima, 15th February 2020

Whereas, it was detected during the verification drive carried out by the Directorate of School Education Officers in the months of October and November 2019 that 438 (Four Hundred and Thirty Eight) teachers from different districts in the state as listed in the department website education.nagaland.gov.in, have kept proxy teachers in their place of posting.

Whereas, this is unbecoming of a government servant and violation of Rule 4 of The Nagaland Government Servants Conduct Rules,1968.

Now, therefore, the said teachers are hereby directed to immediately report to their respective schools and send two photographs of them (One in front of the school, and the second one teaching inside the classroom) to the mail id empreports.dosenl@gmail.com, every working day, unless directed otherwise, from their own email ids registered with the department. Those do not have email ids or do not know their email ids registered with the department should submit the same through the concerned SDEO/DEO before sending daily reports.

Failure to comply with this directive would lead to initiation of strict disciplinary action including suspension/termination from service.

(SHANAVAS C) IAS Principal Director Issued by DIPR DC-209

for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied Services Examination 2018.

The DOTYYE expresses its sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the village and the Lotha Community through her hard work and sincerity and pray that the Almighty God grant her good health and success in all her future endeavours.

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OFFICE OF THE CHANG STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR

FELICITATION The CSUD would like to convey our appreciation & congratulate Miss Shangchingla Chang, D/o W. Lemba Chang of Noksen Village for securing Gold Medal in B.Sc (Optometry) discipline from Mizoram University in 2020.

The Union further wishes her best in her future endeavours.

Stephen Chang President CSUD

Auching Chang Secretary CSUD

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AGARTALA, FEB 15 (IANS): As part of the countr y-wide exercise, the BJP-ruled Tripura is getting ready to collect the necessary data to prepare the National Population Register (NPR), officials said on Saturday.

Tripura Census Department Director Pradip Kumar Chakraborty said that to collect the NPR data in Tripura from May 16 to June 29, training of around 11,000 enumerators would start soon.

“Tripura Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar held a meeting with all concerned on Thursday to finalise the plan to collect information for the NPR. The exercise would be done with the involvement of the district administrations,” Chakraborty told IANS. Many non-BJP ruled states, including Kerala, West Bengal, Rajasthan, M a d hya P r a d e s h a n d Chhattisgarh have opposed the NPR expressing apprehensions about the exercise. These states, which apprehend that the NPR is a part of the controversial NRC, however, said they would cooperate with the Census opera-

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Dear N.Y. Chang, On your Birthday I wish you all the health, wealth and happiness, may you get whatever you desire, may you succeed wherever you go, may we be always together no matter how many obstacles come our way and may God carry you in his light and reward you with long life and abundant happiness. Happy Birthday Yours Natobeni.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 36 of 2020 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Hovito Sema has filed by Smti. Yetoli, W/o Lt. Hovito Sema R/o Tseminyu Town Ward No. 03 Kma, Nagaland.

To draw/operate : Service benefit, GPF, Gratuity, family benefits P.P.O No PEN/ COM-8680/NL/V/11578, A/c No. 11766527149 (SBI) Tseminyu Branch.

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 13th March 2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 13th day of Feb. 2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima: Nagaland K-447

IN GRATITUDE Through this column, we the people of Zelome Village would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals/groups for their constant support and assistance in making/declaring Zelome Village a “Ground Apple (DZURHOU) Growing Village” on 11th February 2020. We also express our special thanks to Shri. Senti Longchar, Horticulture Officer, HRF, Pfutsero and his good office for the tireless effort and initiative in making this program a success. We look forward for your continuous support in the days to come.

Our special thanks to: 1) Officers’ Club, Pfutsero Nagaland.

2) ADC, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

3) SDO (Civil) Chizami, Nagaland.

4) Horticulture Officer, HRF, Pfutsero Nagaland.

5) SDAO, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

6) EAC, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

7) SMO, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

8) BDO, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

9) DIPR, Pfutsero, Nagaland.

10) DB, Razeba, Nagaland.

Sd/- Village Council Chairman Zelome Village, Dist. Phek, Nagaland K-445 K Y M C

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Scientists urged to focus on real-time social issues

Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged scientists to focus on real-time social issues being faced by the country such as malnutrition by providing value addition in agricultural products.

Chairing a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society here on Friday, Modi emphasised on the importance of developing virtual labs so that science can further be taken to all

students in each and every corner of the country.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, he spoke on the need to attract young students toward science and further strengthen scientific acumen in the next generation. The prime minister also suggested measures to enhance collaboration in research and development projects among Indians working in different parts of the world.

Asking scientists to work on the aspirational needs of India, he said there is a need for CSIR to focus on “real-time social issues that India is facing such as malnutrition” through value addition in agriculture products, and water conservation.

PM Modi listed 5G wireless technology, artificial intelligence and affordable and long-lasting batteries for renewable energy storage as some of the emerging challenges which the scientists need to focus on.

He highlighted the need to combine traditional knowledge with modern science to develop world-class products. The prime minister also spoke about the importance of commercialisation of innovations, the release said. Modi exhorted the scientific community at CSIR to work towards improving the quality of life of the common man.

Don’t interfere: India to Erdogan over his Kashmir comments NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (PTI): India on Saturday criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for raking up the Kashmir issue during his address at the Pakistan Parliament, and asked him to desist from interfering in India’s internal affairs.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India rejects all references made by the Turkish President on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the union territory is an integral and inalienable part of India.

In his address at a joint session of Pakistan’s Parliament on Friday, Erdogan compared the “struggle” of Kashmiri people with that of the fight by Turkish people against foreign domination during the World War I. Kashmiri people have suffered for decades and their sufferings have increased following “unilateral steps taken in recent times”, Erdogan said refer-

ring to India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir last year. “India rejects all references to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral and inalienable part of India,” Kumar said.

He was responding to a question on Erdogan’s comments on Kashmir as well as its reference in a joint declaration by Turkey and Pakistan.

“We call upon the Turkish leadership to not interfere in India’s internal affairs and develop proper understanding of the facts, including the grave threat posed by terrorism emanating from Pakistan to India and the region,” Kumar said. Last September, Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue during his address at the United Nations General Assembly.

In August last year, India announced its decision to withdraw special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated the state into two union territories.

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NSG anti-sniper units at strategic locations for Donald Trump visit

GANDHINAGAR, FEB 15 (IANS): Ahmedabad city is gearing up for the maiden visit of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with topgrade security being put in place. Areas where the top dignitaries would be visiting or passing by along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be guarded by National Security Guard commandos’’ anti-sniper units.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the world’’s largest cricket stadium at Motera. The stadium, being built at a cost of Rs 800 crore, has a capacity to hold 1.25 lakh spectators and is on the verge of completion. The Trump visit event at Motera, a neighbourhood in the northwestern part of Ahmedabad, has been named ‘’Kem Chho Trump’’.

The US dignitaries will also be visiting the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati. They

will arrive at the Ahmedabad airport and will be taken to the Ashram, and then to the Motera stadium. The journey along the route has been converted into a road show where the dignitaries will be welcomed by people.

Various tableaux depicting the cultural heritage of the country have been arranged.

“The entire vicinity of the airport area, the roadshow, the Sabarmati Ashram and the Motera stadium will be supervised by the Ahmedabad police. More than 25 IPS officers, 65 Assistant Commissioners of Police, 200 police inspectors, 800 police sub-inspectors and around 10,000 police personnel will be deployed.

Teams of Special Protection Group (SPG) have already arrived in the city and are reviewing the security. The NSG’’s anti-sniper units will place themselves at strategic locations. The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) units have already

started their anti-sabotage checking,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijay Patel told media.

“A guard of honour will be given to the US President and the First Lady when they arrive at the airport.

From the airport the dignitaries will go to the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati and then they will be taken to the Motera stadium,” said Patel.

“Around 1.20 lakh people will be there in the stadium to welcome them.

People from various districts have also been personally invited to the inauguration.

Every visitor to the stadium will be a personally invited guest,” said Patel.

The entire stadium and the area within the 1.5 km radius of the stadium have been fortified. Outside this radius, 28 parking spaces are allotted for visitors. District delegations have been assigned specific routes right from their places to the stadium, said Patel.

4 children killed as school van catches fire in Punjab; CM orders probe CHANDIGARH, FEB 15 (PTI): In a ghastly incident, four children were burnt alive when a private school’s mini van carrying students caught fire in Punjab’s Sangrur district on Saturday, police said.

The accident took place on the Longowal-Sidsaachar road, they said, adding 12 children were in the van at the time of mishap.

While eight children were taken out safely by people working in nearby fields, four, including a girl threeyear-old girl, were charred to death, they added.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered a magisterial enquiry into the incident.

“Ver y sad to lear n of the news from Sangrur where we lost 4 children because their school van caught fire. Injured have been rushed to the hospital.

DC and SSP Sangrur are on the spot and I have ordered a magisterial enquiry. Guilty will be strictly punished,” he tweeted. The children were returning home from school when the incident occurred, they said.

Sangrur Deputy Comm i s s i o n e r G h a n s hya m Thori, who visited the spot, told media that police had registered a case under Section 303 of IPC (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) against the school principal, its management and the owner and driver of the van.

“Preliminary inquiry indicates that the van was in a condemned condition but was being run illegally as per a report of District Transport Officer (DTO).

If the DTO or any official of his office is found guilty, he will be chargesheeted,” he said.

ister Vijay Inder Singla, who is the MLA from Sangrur, told media at the spot that the private ‘Simran Public School’ had purchased the “very old van” on Friday.

He announced an exgratia of Rs five lakh each to the families of the victims.

Sangrur MP and AAP leader Bhagwant Mann, who visited the spot, told media that the van was put to use by the school for the first day on Saturday.

He demanded the registration of a murder case against school officials and the owner of the van.

He said among the victims is an around three-yearold girl, who went to the school for the first time.

He said among the dead two are from one family.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party and SAD condemned the incident and expressed condolences for the victim’s families.

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Sangrur Civil Hospital’s senior surgeon, Dr Raj Kumar, said no child was admitted to the government hospitals in the district.

“The children who survived were taken away by their families from the spot,” he said. Police sources said the van was of 1990’s model with gas fitted kit and was unfit to run on the road. The driver of the van ran away from the spot, they said.

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S R I NAG A R , F E B 1 5 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration has booked former IAS officerturned-politician Shah Faesal under the controversial Public Safety Act, official sources said on Saturday.

Faesal, who has been under detention after scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, was booked under the PSA on Friday night, according to the sources.

Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti were also booked under the PSA on the night of February 6, barely a few hours before their preventive detention was to end.

The PSA has two sections -- ‘public order’ and ‘threat to the security of the state’ -- the former allows detention without trial for six months and the latter for two years.

Faesal was stopped from taking a flight to Istanbul at the Delhi airport during the intervening night of August 13 and 14 last year and flown back to Srinagar, where he was detained.

The former bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir had floated the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement party after resigning from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

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Vol. XXx NO. 70 Dimapur, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020

By hook or by crook

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or too long has the issue of candidates with criminal background who contest elections and some who eventually get elected, was restricted within the domain of heated debates and feelings of indignation. However, the Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Rohinton F Nariman and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat took note of this "alarming" rise in candidates with criminal charges being in the fray and said it was high time the top court uses its extraordinary powers in the interest of informed citizenry. The apex court has issued a series of directives on political parties and government to respond within a time frame. The court’s indignation is reflected by the official statistics where, as many as 43% of the current Lok Sabha MPs who were elected in 2019 have criminal cases pending against them. The records also point out that in 2004, 24% of members of Parliament (MPs) had criminal cases pending against them, while in 2009, that went up to 30%, in 2014 to 34%. As per the court’s directive, all political parties that field candidates with criminal records must from now on tell the public why they have chosen tainted candidates over those with clean records. The Supreme Court also handed down a series of directions aimed at checking the criminalization of politics.

Hitting out at the immorality of elections, the apex court clarified that the parties cannot cite the winnability of candidates as the only justification. The court ruled that it shall be mandatory for political parties during central and state elections to put out detailed information about candidates with criminal cases pending against them, including the nature of the offences. It ruled that parties must also list the reasons for selecting such candidates and state why others without criminal antecedents were not selected. The court also directed that the information should be published in one local vernacular newspaper, a national newspaper, and on the official social media platforms of the political party, including Facebook and Twitter. It added that these details must also be released on social media platforms that the political parties use.

Researchers have found that such candidates with serious records seem to do well despite their public image, largely due to their ability to finance their own elections and bring substantive resources to their respective parties. Some voters tend to view such candidates through a narrow prism: of being able to represent their interests by hook or by crook. Winning by ‘hook or by crook’ has become the common denominator of Indian elections. It means that winning matters and nothing else.

Thus, Indian democracy continues to be a sham where law breakers eventually become law makers. The Supreme Court had asked the centre in 2017, to frame a scheme to appoint special courts to exclusively try cases against politicians, and for political parties to publicise pending criminal cases faced by their candidates in 2018. This did not serve as deterrent to legislators with dubious credentials. Perhaps what would help is a rule that disallows candidates against whom charges have been framed in court for serious offences.

While Parliament should consider an amendment to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the people themselves and NGOs should also launch campaigns against candidates with criminal background.

DailyDevotion “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”

None of us lives to himself… —Romans 14:7 Has it ever dawned on you that you are responsible spiritually to God for other people? For instance, if I allow any turning away from God in my private life, everyone around me suffers. We “sit together in the heavenly places…” (Ephesians 2:6). “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it…” (1 Corinthians 12:26). If you allow physical selfishness, mental carelessness, moral insensitivity, or spiritual weakness, everyone in contact with you will suffer.

But you ask, “Who is sufficient to be able to live up to such a lofty standard?” “Our sufficiency is from God…” and God alone (2 Corinthians 3:5).

“You shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8).

How many of us are willing to spend every bit of our nervous, mental, moral, and spiritual energy for Jesus Christ? That is what God means when He uses the word witness. But it takes time, so be patient with yourself. Why has God left us on the earth? Is it simply to be saved and sanctified? No, it is to be at work in service to Him. Am I willing to be broken bread and poured-out wine for Him? Am I willing to be of no value to this age or this life except for one purpose and one alone— to be used to disciple men and women to the Lord Jesus Christ. My life of service to God is the way I say “thank you” to Him for His inexpressibly wonderful salvation. Remember, it is quite possible for God to set any of us aside if we refuse to be of service to Him— “…lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27).

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John F. Kennedy

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Freedom of Nagaland from Nagas

eguiling Chen Konyak proverb “Zu li fei ma wakha sap, Winpa keshuh sha rhon fei me kah khen tak” literally meaning “renovating house after mother’s demised, finding knowledge after guest departures” allegorizes the regretful moment. History of Nagas is occupied with regrets after regrets, the downfall of growth and development of Nagaland since its statehood. The same history intensively continues from generation to generation, leaving Nagaland captivated in the bondage of poverty, corruption and modern savage by the Nagas to susceptible world.

“We drink from our own wells” magnificent work of Gustavo Gutierrez, narrates the spiritual journey of the Latin American throughout their poverty experience in the land of God. Their struggled in the power of death “poverty is death”, which brings destruction to people, culture, and tradition and over all the agony of the land and the people. They revisited that God provides liberty and freedom in His land, not poverty and captivity (Gutierrez. 2003). Power

manipulation, hostility, fear, discrimination, injustice and propelling death of the people from the corrupted leaders were the reasons for the sufferings of the people and the land. Similarly, the Nagas have given birth to ‘Dead Nagaland’ in all dimensions which keep Nagaland poorer and poorer.

Nagas destroy Nagaland from development, goods, natural resources, business, economic, schools, offices, environment, animals, birds and fellow human beings.

The nuance of this destruction engenders the innocent Nagaland into slavery, wasteland and downfall for decades, when neighboring places grow beyond its imagination. The demonic resonance of the Naga people have murdered and suppressed Nagaland to voiceless and helpless land.

The history of born again Nagaland which marks in 1872 (V.K.Nuh, 2006, Welman, 2007) delineates that God liberated Nagaland from the captivity of darkness. However, Naga people subsequently relinquish it to despair and wilted poor land through demolishing identity, economy, natural resources, culture, develop-

Nurturing Peace

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he Government of India has signed two separate agreements: the Framework Agreement with NSCN/GPRN and the Deed of Agreement with Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs). We continue to wait for both these agreements with the competencies to be shared in full with the Naga public.

Once the contents of these agreements are shared, they may illuminate a way forward from the current state of conflict fatigue and disunity. This has potential to free current and future generations to exercise the Naga historical and political rights in consonance with the contemporary realities of their time.

In the meantime, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) is reminded of Richards Rohr’s incisive observation that, “Pain and suffering that are not transformed are usually projected onto others.” This is a timely reminder for Nagas to assume self-responsibility and partake in the process of healing and reconciliation without blaming others for one’s own shortcomings.

Today, in an age of accelerating political and social changes taking place in the world, and our own diverse aspirations, Naga national groups can collectively help to lead the way to a shared reality. This can be cultivated only when all conflicting parties agree to meet despite all the biased perceptions. Let us free ourselves from the suffocating culture of endless politicking and the denial that others do not exist and do not matter.

Nagas must take the leap to move forward with creativity without departing from our historical and political rights. As Nagas, with a common political history, we need to sit down, think and act towards giving our future a chance. This responsibility of finding long term peace belongs to all the parties concerned.

The FNR consistently supports the possibility for transforming our situation through impartial and nonviolent means by increasing mutual understanding and respect. We earnestly appeal with all Naga national groups and the Naga people to contribute toward a culture which nurtures and feeds the possibility for peace.

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ment and other God given prosperities, with the power of corruption.

India becomes the Panopticon of Nagas captivating Nagaland, the own home with fragmented groups, ideas, ideologies and so on through corruption culture and politics.

Panopticon strategizes prison theory where a leader oversees prisoners from watch tower known as inspection house, which provides vivid movement of prisoners without been noticed, also called “Abused of Power” (Anne Brunon.

2016). India watches Nagas killing Nagaland. Environmentally, no more virgin forest left as a ramification of legal or illegal logging.

No virgin rivers, streams and ponds due to extraction of stones and sold to neighboring state, no virgin roadside due to stone quarry without proper guidance, no flourishing and sustainable business due to illegal taxation and ambiguous knowledge of business management, increased of contaminated water due to poor development, emergence of unstoppable groups, organization etc with more extractions from Nagaland than con-

tributions to Nagaland.

No government school gives any good and quality education. School and collages buildings are abandoned yet forces school children to sit inside the class and anticipate good results. Teachers are asked to perform excellent duties but remain deft to awing their rights. Hospitals are established, however, create more damages and ignorance. Fewer nurses and doctors but more patients grow every day, poor roads more motor vehicles, more unemployment and less payment of salaries, increasing numbers of competitive aspirants for countable vacancies (over 55,000 students appear for NBSE exams, MorungExpress. 2020). This is how Nagas kill Nagaland every day in the captivity through abused power. Above all, political corruption becomes the champion to suppress, captivate, discriminate, subjugate and savaged the Nagaland. In the history of the Naga politics, no political man/ woman is born until now to liberate Nagaland from the colonial captivity of the Nagas.

The suffering Na-

galand from the Nagas had sink beneath the possibility of rising again. Liberation is something that exit to freedom from a dominant world (Beyus. L. 1960) hence, Nagaland needs liberation from the Nagas to exit to freedom. This freedom can be achieved if only the mass repentance of the Nagas before God, takes place. This is the only gateway to attain the freedom of Nagaland from the Nagas.

No nations will volunteer to rescue Nagaland from the bondage; no nations would give freedom to Nagaland, except the Nagas.

Theory of Government’s responsibility for development of a nation, requires coordination, participations and system (Castillo.

2004) with the people and subsequently, Government and the Nagas must search God in order to witness the liberate Nagaland from their captivity.

Hence, God has power to uncover the captivated Nagaland from the power corruption people. With no further struggles would be followed by CorruptionFree State reformed Nagaland and concurrently obliterates corrupters like political leaders, village

council chairman, secretary, village development block, churches leaders, and non-governmental organizations leaders and over all freedom from the misleading leaders).

The historical world view of Nagaland inscribes that the people and the land are metamorphosized from savage to born again through total submission to foreign religious teaching and education, in a promised to build better Nagaland with transformed people. The virgin born again prospection of the then decision can be introspected to pinnacle of the current world view of Nagaland seeking answer to fundamental questions of Who are we and what are the conditions of the place where we live?. Nagaland was faithful, honest, loving, caring and innocent mother to the Nagas since the history of its origin.

The love of Nagaland for the Nagas remains immeasurable before God and the people. The same Nagaland is missing today and Nagas must repent to restore the lost Nagaland.

Dr. Lemwang Chuhwanglim, Researcher, Mon (lemswang@gmail.com)

Communitization policy in Nagaland government schools

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ducation is one of the basic essences for human development. Free and compulsory education to all children upto 14 years of age is a constitutional commitment. The objective of all educationists and education planners is to achieve this target.

However, to achieve this objective, the role of service providers and delivery mechanism at the grassroots level is critical. Through the communitisation of the education sector, Nagaland has made quest for improving the delivery mechanism in the education sector. Partnership between Government and the community involving transfer of ownership of school facilities, control over service delivery, empowerment, decentralization, and delegation of responsibilities has led to the increase in enrollment at school, reduction in school drop-outs, better attendance of teachers and improved school facilities. Communitization of education has given an opportunity to the community in the management, in investment and in owning the delivery of education. It calls for a high level of commitment, initiation and voluntarism.

The Nagaland Communitization of Public Institutions and Services Act, 2002 was implemented in the school sector with the Department of Education notifying the “Nagaland Communitization of Elementary Institutions and Services Rules 2002. Through these rules necessary legal and institutional provisions were made to bring all government managed primary and upper primary schools under the communitization process. Accordingly, a pilot project on communitization of elementary education was officially launched on 15th July 2002 by the then Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Shri. R.S. Pandey. In fact, Shi R. S. Pandey conceived the idea of communitization of elementary education and played a key role in developing and implementing the project in the initial years Six years after “Communitisation” was introduced in 2002 in Nagaland, the state won the coveted United Nations Award for Public Service from Asia and the Pacific region for “fostering participation in policy making through innovative mechanism” in June 23,2008 in New York”.

When the Communitisation Act came into being, the State’s education system was completely centralized. The State Government oversaw all responsibilities for running the system, placing a disproportionate amount of burden on its overworked State-level machinery.

Responsibility and accountability at the lower levels were virtually nil. Not surprisingly, the education administration was also a breeding ground for leakage, corruption and inertia. The need for reforms could not have been clearer. The transfer

to a system of shared ownership with the community was a complete change; more so because it occurred at the most basic, village level through the VEC mechanism.

Under the communitization framework, a VEC constituted by the Village Council takes responsibility of the management and supervision of school(s) within its jurisdiction, including the implementation of a “No Work, No Pay” policy for errant teachers. The purpose and functions of the VEC range widely at the administrative, academic and financial levels. More specifically, in a human development context, ensuring universal enrolment and retention in schools of children up to age 14 or Class VIII is one of its key functions.

As per the Communitization of Education, “The Nagaland Experience-thematic report” 2009 research report prepared by the planning and coordination department in 2009, there was a steady increase in enrolment rates in the schools , decrease in dropout rates, there was a positives improvement in teachers’ attendance and corresponding improvement in attendance of students, timely disbursal of employee salaries, weeding out proxy employees and, in some cases, there was qualitative changes in school curriculum with active inputs from the community participation across the state.

There are lots of positives changes in the education system after the introduction of communitization. However, today there are lots of primary sources with regards to negatives impact on communitization, in many Government schools VEC/SMC is using excessive authority towards Government teachers and department official. Some sources said that communalization is the key and main door of proxy teachers in government schools.

Some sources said many newly upgraded school have zero enrollment and when honest and sincere teachers report to higher authority, they were asked to bring NOC from VEC/SMC, but VEC suggested them to keep proxy when there is no enrollment. So for what purpose teachers have to go to school when department keep teachers in the zero enrollment.

Some teachers replied that they have more than 17 staff in their school but less than 10 students but VEC/SMC forcing staff to report to the department as 55 students. One teacher said that he/she receives the salary only after 6 months and that the posting place is in different district. “It is very difficult to survive since we don’t get regular salary, thus we keep substitute from local people”, he/she said.

Some sources said the teachers received their regular salary but were appointed in 1999 and the new syl-

labus was new to them and that they don’t understand them, except their mother tongue so they keep a proxy to teach. There are many other stories from different sources.

Many times in different occasions, teachers are being pointed out by department official and different NGOS regarding the proxy, but many people fail to see the reason from the grassroots level. Government teachers are not slaves. Teachers are the builder of the nation. Due to the mistakes of a few people, we should not finger point the honest and dedicated teachers.

As reported from the sources, in many newly upgraded GHS/ GMS school there is zero enrollment, but delivery authority don’t do action even though they know that school is zero enrollment.

Moreover, many VEC/SMC are forcing teachers to keep proxy paying some amount and sending fake enrollment to the department, which is a great loss to the department and the deserving students.

This is the reality of many schools in Nagaland at present.

It is learnt that when some honest teachers report to the condition of school, higher authority ignore them saying that the communitization policy come from VEC level.

Many a time, honest and dedicated teachers are in the middle, and they have nowhere to go. They are being victimized and compelled to keep proxy. One side the department continues to keep many qualified teachers in less/zero enrollment school and on the other side, student bodies/VEC/Different society keep blaming teachers. Sometimes teachers want to teach but there are no students, and this is the real teacher condition in many schools in Nagaland. Besides this, the salaries are pending for more than 4-8 months side by side to some categories of teachers in the state.

Today, there are lots of schools where enrollment is more but there is a lack of teachers. So, instead of sleeping and blaming in different function against teachers community, why don’t authority take the right action. It is high time, the mechanism authority to look into the matter seriously instead

of speaking against proxy in the different occasion, blaming general teacher community. Dear respected people please stop blaming our honest teachers. Why don’t you transfer the teachers to right place if there is no enrollment? Why don’t authority invite teachers to report officially or authority engage honest field work and do necessary action instead of blaming against general teachers community. Today, many honest, dedicated and sincere teachers are victimized and neglected by the term communitization policy in Nagaland.

Few decades ago, there was a thousand honest teachers in Nagaland because of their handwork at present Nagaland has got many educated people, because of their prayer many Nagas became Government officers. But today because of what poison we are insulting and targeting government teachers? Being a Government teacher is not a joke.

They have been appointed in the most rural places across Nagaland, where there are not adequate facilities except few lucky people who posted in the towns and home places but sometimes, I really think because of someone’s mistake, all the teachers’ community are being insulted by many from individuals to society level, from officers to farmers. Why don’t Naga society wake up and encourage dedicated teachers and place them with high respect and give them benefiting awards? Has anyone/any authority/ NGOs fasted for Naga teachers for their health?

I wonder why we Nagas/ NGOs only check proxy teachers and talk about their salary halt up and deduction of salary. Did such students union, organizations and department official ever organize agendas or awareness to give award to the teachers for their hard work, regularity in the school, dedication in the school? Did anyone ever voice out about paying them regular salary when their salary is pending for more than 4-8 months.

(To be concluded) Thsazila, Teacher (Education) St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur (zizirudy@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post Sir,

Specific height

Speed breakers are always essential to control speeding vehicles that take advantage of the good road in certain areas. Unfortunately some of the speed breakers in the town/colonies have been made very high causing problems for low body vehicles. They need to be made as standard specific height rather than too high as many vehicles find it difficult to manoeuvre through. Nonetheless, road repairs undertaken in various colonies is laudable.

Moanungsang Ao, Dimapur

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

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Google Maps marks J&K as Govt faces flak over police recruitment ‘disputed’ from outside India

WASHINGTON, FEB 15 (PTI): Google Maps has redrawn the world’s borders which look different depending upon where the user is viewing them from, with the popular search engine showing Kashmir’s outlines as a dotted line acknowledging “dispute” when it is seen from outside India, a leading American daily has reported.

According to the Washington Post, “the borders on Google’s online maps display Kashmir as fully under Indian control.

Elsewhere, users see the region’s snaking outlines as a dotted line, acknowledging the dispute”.

From Pakistan, Kashmir appears disputed while from India, it appears as a part of India, the Post report said, adding that “Google Maps changes disputed borders based on what country you search from”.

Responding to the Post report, a company spokesperson said: “Google has a consistent and global policy to depict disputed regions and features fairly, showing claims made by the dis-

puted or claiming nations on its global domain.

“This does not endorse or affirm the position taken by any side. Products that have been localised to the local domain, such as maps. google.co.in, depicts that country’s position as per the mandate of the local laws”.

“We’re committed to providing our users with the richest, most up-to-date and accurate maps possible. We do border updates based on data from our providers as new or more accurate data becomes available from authoritative sources or geopolitical conditions change.

As we did for the state of Telangana in 2014,” the Google official told PTI. According to the Post report, “From Argentina to the United Kingdom to

Iran, the world’s borders look different depending on where you’re viewing them from. That’s because Google — and other online mapmakers — simply change them”.

Google’s corporate mission is “to organise the world’s information”, but it also bends it to its will, the Post report said, adding that with some 80 per cent market share in mobile maps and over a billion users, Google Maps has an outsize impact on people’s perception of the world.

Headquartered in California, the company’s decision-making on maps is often shrouded in secrecy, even to some of those who work to shape its digital atlases every day, the Post report said.

(From p-1) Referring the claims of excess appointment made during the debate on February 13, Patton clarified that from 2018 till date no excess appointments were made.

Education: Leader of the House and chief minister (in-charge of Education), Neiphiu Rio informed the house that services of 633 physical, carpentry and knitting instructor under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) were terminated.

Replying to a starred question raised by opposition member Yitachu, Rio said the services were terminated non provision of adequate funds, following the change of funding pattern by the Centre after merger of SSA and RMSA into Samagra Shiksha.

Replying to supplementary question, adviser KT Sukhalu stated that the orders were made clear from the start that the appointments were made coterminus until the funding stops. With regard to appointment of 2741 teachers in 2019, Yitachu hoped the Education department would now do justice to schools faced with shortage of teachers. Yitachu also advised the department to

Pak violates ceasefire in J&K

JAMMU, FEB 15 (PTI): Pakistan Rangers on Saturday violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing on forward posts and villages along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district early on Saturday, officials said.

The Border Security Force retaliated effectively, and the exchange of fire, which started around 4 am at Chakra village in Hiranagar sector, lasted

for over two-and-a-half hours, according to the officials.

There was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, the officials said, adding that the Pakistan Rangers also fired dozens of mortars.

The latest ceasefire violation by Pakistan comes a day after a villager was killed and four were injured along the Line of Control in Shahpur sector of Poonch district.

rationalize the teaching staffs so that no school will suffer with the lack of teachers.

R & B : To q u e r i e s raised by NPF member, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo regarding the total amount sanctioned against the 2 lane road from Kohima New Check Gate to Lerie, deputy chief minister, incharge of road and bridges Y Patton said that a total amount sanctioned per kilometre against the 2 lane project was Rs. 11.11 crore and the total length was 10 kilometers. Patton said the work was allotted to M/s Vilelie Khamo& Sons on December 15, 2017.

To another query, Patton said an amount of Rs. 98.64 crores was released to the contractors till date and the original work was completed yet additional work under contingency provision will be completed by March 2020. Patton added that the work was for improvement of Kohima city portion. Not satisfied by the reply, Sazo demanded that an inquiry should be

set up to probe whether the work was done as per the works specification. Opposition leader T.R. Zeliang took on the minister saying the reply was misleading as the road was for reconstruction and therefore, the road construction work should be same as ongoing road reconstruction at Dimapur.

Supplementing Sazo, Zeliang sought for an inquiry in to the matter, to which Patton assured that the project would be put under the enquiry committee list.

Population census: LoH and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio informed the house that as per the 2011 census (ST/SC & Others) the total population in the state stood at 19,78,502.

Replying to an unstarred question by NPF member Dr. Chumben Murry, Rio also furnished the details of the census since 1961 till 2011. He also gave the language –wise breakup of non-Naga population as per 1981 census and 1991.

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(From p-1) He said the Centre will tax on all items, several times and will not even make potholes. Even old age pension, pensions for the physically challenged, children’s scholarships, medical supplies for hospitals, MGNREGA schemes for the poorest of the poor and civil supplies for daily food were all robbed. Therie stated that Central government was in denial mode and claimed that the economy was green.

However, he said Nagaland Finance minister incharge admitted that there was shortfall of Central share of taxes by nearly Rs. 1,000 crore. “If so much is the impact on 19.80 lakhs population, I can only imagine the impact on a population of 130 crore citizens. The worst is yet to come,” he asserted.

Arvind Kejriwal invites teachers for oath ceremony

NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) had “invited” the teachers and principals of schools to the swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet at the Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, saying the educators had been the architect of Delhi’s transformation in the past five years.

This has, however,

come in for a sharp criticism from the BJP, which has termed it as as a “Tughlaqi farmaan”.

While the circular of the DoE says the Head of Schools are “invited” to attend the ceremony along with 20 others, including vice principals, Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum Coordinators, Happiness Coordinators and Teacher Development Coordinators.

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Winding up his reply with the assurance to look into various suggestions, Rio requested the opposition members to withdraw the cut motions for smooth complete of the business with the right spirit. The house also passed the Nagaland Appropriation (No. 2) bill, 2020 and the Announcement of the Constitution of various Financial and Non-Financial Committees and Panel of Chairmen for 2020 – 2021.

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areas where expenditure can be curtailed given the acute shortage of resources.

He also clarified that it was not possible to specify all transactions within the limited detailed heads of account suggested by the central government. He advised the opposition to take a closer look at the budget lines instead of making wild statements. On the decadesold case regarding the Nagaland House Commercial Complex Kolkata, raised by T.R. Zeliang Leader of opposition, Rio informed that the Calcutta High Court in its interim order GA No. 486 of 2018 with CS No. 26 of 2018 dated November 27, 2019 directed, inter alia, that “In such circumstances, it would be appropriate to observe that the order dated 14th May 2018 will not prevent the defendant/ respondent (Government of Nagaland) from evicting the

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On the recent hike in deposit insurance to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh, Kumar said SBI would not pass the increase in premiums to the customers. As the insurance cover stands increased, the banks will pay a premium of 12 paise against 10 paise per Rs 100 deposit.

“We will not pass the increase to customers. Earlier too we never passed premiums to customers... earlier if we were giving Rs 3,000 crore, now we will give Rs 3600 crore as premiums,” Kumar said.

As per DoT calculations, Vodafone Idea’s dues are Rs 53,000 crore.

But much of the focus is on the Vodafone Idea which is in an extremely weak financial position with the latest Q3 losses of over Rs 6,000 crore, Rs 1.20 lakh crore in debt, a declining customer base and revenues. Its chairman K.M. Birla has sounded out multiple times that if it doesn’t get any relief from government, it will have to look at shutting operation.

One of the parents of VIL, UK- based Vodafone has already ruled out any equity infusion in VIL.

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government to cut down expenditure, Rio clarified that the expenditure of Rs. 6400 crore mentioned by opposition member Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as being spent on vehicles was incorrect.

The actual expenditure on vehicles in a financial year was Rs. 6410.99 lakhs or Rs. 64.10 crore which meant that the actual expenditure was Rs. 64.10 crore and not Rs. 6400 crore as claimed he said. However, Rio admitted that there was need to streamline this sector and rationalize the manner of allotment of vehicles to government servants as well as reduce expenditure on vehicles to the extent possible. He said chief secretary would be asked to take necessary steps in this line so expenditure in this area can be brought down.

Further, Rio informed the house that he was in the process of identifying other

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engine of economic growth and opportunity for the local entrepreneurs. He said the estimated local revenues earned was more than Rs. 75 crore, which was proof of growth. On loans not being given to indigenous inhabitants as alleged by the opposition, Rio termed it as “a stupendous statement”,.

He clarified that his government has examined the matter and taken it up with the Central Government for amending the SARFAESI Act to restrict the transfer of land only to indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland. He said this would enable Nagaland to adopt and implement SARFAESI Act in Nagaland in harmony with the provisions of Article 3171A. Rio said formal reply from the Central Government was awaited. On adverse economic condition that state was going through and the necessity of the state

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has to pay and will make the payment in the next few days.

But even then though this immediately ruled out the company going towards bankruptcy or shutting operations, its ability to remain as a going concern for a long period without government support is still under doubt.

“The company proposes to pay the amount so assessed in the next few days. As disclosed in the company’s financial statements for the quarter ending December 31, 2019, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is essentially dependent on a positive outcome of the application for modification of the supplementary order”, it said.

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So I think we’ll be able to meet that,” Sitharaman said The farm credit target for the current fiscal has been set at Rs 13.5 lakh crore.

Speaking on the inflationary impact of the Budget proposals, Das said, “The good part of the government borrowing is also budgeted to come from small savings. Therefore, I don’t see much of an inflationary impact.”

“Declining crude prices has definitely positive impact on inflation...The main reason for spike in inflation is because of food inflation, mostly milk, fish, and various protein related items. Core inflation has slightly edged up because of revision of telecom tariffs,” he added.

Retail inflation based

NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (IANS): Any business closure will impact the entire ecosystem of banks, government, vendors and employees, SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said on Saturday in reference to a possibility of stressed telco Vodafone Idea shutting shop.

“Any business which is closed in telecom or in any other sector, it impacts everybody -- banks, employment, taxes (government) and the economy at large. If there is any negative impact from any enterprise, there is a larger impact on the whole ecosystem -- be it banks, employees, vendors, consumers. As far as impact on banks is concerned, (if Vodafone Idea were to become bankrupt) we will have to pay the price,” Kumar said on the sidelines of an SBI event.

The Supreme Court’s AGR (adjusted gross revenues) order puts at risk the nearly Rs 31,000 crore loans to Voda-Idea by several banks, whose survival is now in doubt.

In a regulatory filing, Vodafone Idea on Saturday said it is currently assessing the AGR dues it

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utilised ‘escape clause’ under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, which allows the Centre to breach its fiscal deficit target by 0.5 percentage points at times of severe stress in the economy.

Meanwhile, the finance minister said the government is monitoring farm credit given by banks in rural areas, adding that she expects to meet the increased target of Rs 15 lakh crore for the next fiscal.

“Credit limit has been expanded. I am sure it is based on local ground level requirement...we expect the demand to grow and credit requirements to also meet up with it. I am actually closely monitoring banks and their extension of credit facility particularly to rural areas.

telecom companies. On moderating credit growth, Das said there are signs of uptick and the momentum is gathering pace. “Credit flow is slowly and steadily reviving... we do hope and we do expect the credit flow to improve in the coming months,” he added.

Credit flow from all sources -- banks, domestic market and external commercial borrowing -- has improved to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, he said, adding nearly Rs 6 lakh crore flow has happened between October and January to the commercial sector.

“Within that, if you look at bank credit to the commercial sector, it was actually a negative growth at the end of September by about Rs 1.3 lakh crore or so. Now it is plus Rs 2.7 lakh crore, the latest number we have at the end of January.

So this is within the total number I mentioned,” Das said.

On February 6, the six member-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by Das, for the second meeting in a row, kept repo rate unchanged at 5.15 per cent but maintained the accommodative policy stance which implies it was biased in favour of cutting rate to boost growth.

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(From p-1) Tertiary sector comprising of activities like telecommunications, hospitality, tourism, mass media, healthcare, information technology, retail sales, banking and insurance etc contributed the largest to the GSDP of the State, adding that this sector also showed an average annual growth of about 12%.

With regard to Per Capita Income(PCI), Rio said as per 2017-18 figures it stood at Rs. 1,02,582. He said Nagaland was ranked 23 out of 33 States and Union Territories in PCI. He maintained that despite the reasonably good figures, much of the income accrued from salaries of government servants. He, however, said that tourism sector was beginning to show its true potential for generating economic growth. Rio said Hornbill Festival has emerged as an

Nirmala Sitharaman and Shaktikanta Das at RBI central board of directors in a customary post-budget meeting. (PTI)

on consumer price index (CPI) soared to a near sixyear high of 7.59 per cent in January, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India’s comfort range primarily on account of rising vegetable and food prices.

Similarly, wholesale prices-based inflation accelerated to a 10-month high of 3.10 per cent in January, mainly due to costlier food articles, particulary onion and potato.

E c o n o m i c g r ow t h has been slowing in recent months and the RBI has pegged GDP expansion at 5 per cent for the current fiscal ending March 31 About the Supreme Cour t order regarding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues to be paid by telecom companies, Das said the central bank would have internal discussions in case there are any issues arising out of it.

The court threatened contempt proceedings against top executives of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom firms for failing to comply with its directive to pay an estimated Rs 1.47 lakh crore in past dues.

The decision might have ramifications on banks in terms of their exposure to the financially-stressed

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NEW DELHI, FEB 15 (PTI): Amid concerns over economic slowdown, RBI chief Shaktikanta Das on Saturday said credit growth momentum is picking up and ruled out any possible spike in inflation due to Budget proposals as the government is maintaining “fiscal prudence”.

After the first meeting of the RBI board post 202021 Budget presentation, Das also expressed hope that transmission of rate cuts would improve further.

The meeting, which was also addressed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, discussed various Budget proposals.

“The direct inflationary impact of any budget is fiscal deficit number, when borrowing goes up, but the government has adhered to the principle of fiscal prudence. “The ‘escape clause’ under FRBM Act, the deficit number in the current year as well as the next year are very much within the parameters set as per FRBM committee recommendations,” Das said.

Facing revenue shortage, the government raised the fiscal deficit target to 3.8 per cent of the GDP for 2019-20 in the budget, from the 3.3 per cent pegged earlier The government has

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40 killed in attacks in restive central Mali

Thousands of UN and other foreign troops have been deployed to Mali, but ethnic and jihadist violence continues (AFP Photo)

BAMAKO, FEB 15 (AFP): Forty people, including nine soldiers, have been killed in a spate of attacks in central Mali, authorities said Friday, with most of the deaths caused by inter-ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region. Thirty-one people were killed in an attack overnight in Ogossagou, a village mainly inhabited by Fulani people where 160 died last March in a massacre blamed on Dogon militiamen, the government said, raising the death toll.

About 30 gunmen carried out the new attack, village chief Aly Ousmane Barry told AFP. “Huts and crops were set alight, livestock was burned or taken away,” he added, vowing that the government would find the perpetrators.

A local government official, who requested anonymity, had earlier said that 28 people were missing.

He blamed the attack on a Dogon hunters’ group -- an assertion that could be not be verified independently. The official and village chief Aly Ousmane Barry both said the attackers moved in several hours after government troops had

pulled out of the area.

Later Friday eight Mali soldiers were killed and four others injured in an ambush in the central Gao region, the army said. The Malian force also suffered “material damage,” the military said on social media sites, without indicating who had carried out the attack in the village of Bentia. Also on Friday a soldier was killed in an attack on a military camp in Mondoro, also in central Mali, security officials said.

The camp had already been hit before -- as part of a joint raid by militants that also targeted the military camp of Boulkessy near the border with Burkina Faso, killing at least 25 soldiers.

Central Mali became gripped by ethnic violence after a jihadist revolt broke out in the north of the country in 2012. The insurgency has claimed thousands of lives and spread to neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso. Tit-for-tat attacks in central Mali flared after Fulani people, also called Peul, became associated with jihadists. Led by a firebrand Islamic preacher Amadou Koufa, a militia called the Katiba Macina recruited

members from among the Fulani and has been accused of ethnically-motivated attacks. Other ethnic groups such as the Bambara or the Dogon began to form selfdefence groups that have been accused of reprisal massacres. In addition to the latest attack at Ogossagou, 14 Fulani were killed in central Mali in January.

Around 75 Dogons were killed in the villages of Sobane Da, Gangafani and Yoro in June last year, in an attack blamed on Fulani militants. Human Rights Watch this month pointed to the ethnic patchwork of central Mali as the country’s “epicentre” of violence.

It said over 450 civilians had been killed in the region in 2019, “the deadliest year for civilians” since the jihadist insurgency began.

Reflecting the chronic instability, Malian soldiers are themselves frequently targeted. On January 26, Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked a military camp in Sokolo, central Mali, killing 20 gendarmes and wounding five more.

The violence in central Mali coincides with renewed hopes that the fragile government can reassert control over the largely lawless north. Troops returned on Thursday to Kidal, a northern town that had been a bastion of Tuareg rebels, after a six-year absence.

Regular forces returned to the town accompanied by former rebels who have been integrated into the army under a regional peace agreement. The deal, reached in Algiers in 2015, is considered one of the few avenues Mali has for escaping the cycle of violence.

Death toll in China’s COVID-19 epidemic jumps to over 1,500

A worker carts a bin loaded with medical waste at the Youan Hospital in Beijing. Photo-AFP.

BEIJING, FEB 15 (PTI): The death toll in China’s novel coronavirus epidemic has climbed to 1,523 with 143 new fatalities reported mostly from the worst-affected Hubei province while the confirmed cases jumped to over 66,000, health officials said on Saturday.

The country’s Health Commission said it received reports of 2,641 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 143 deaths on Friday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

Among the deaths, 139 were in Hubei Province, two in Henan and one in Beijing and Chongqing respectively, the commission said.

Another 2,277 new suspected cases were reported Friday, said the commission. Also on Friday, 849 patients became seriously ill, while 1,373 people were discharged from hospital after recovery, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland has reached 66,492 by the end of Friday, and 1,523 people have died of the disease, it said.

The commission added that 11,053 patients remained in severe condition, and 8,969 people were

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We, the bereaved family members would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all who stood by us and supported us at the sudden demise of our beloved Father on 4th February 2020.

We Thank,  The Churches under CBCC and other Church Associations for their Prayers, Physical, Material and Financial supports.  The different organizations and individuals for the rich tributes paid to our beloved Father and for their Physical, Moral, Financial and Material support.

Words are inadequate to thank you all and we deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren and Relatives K-437

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suspected of being infected with the virus.

A total of 8,096 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery.

The commission said 513,183 close contacts have been traced, adding that among them 30,081 were discharged from medical observation on Friday, with 169,039 others still under medical observation.

By the end of Friday, 56 confirmed cases including one death reported in Hong Kong, 10 confirmed cases in Macao and 18 in Taiwan.

On Friday, the Chinese government had highlighted the continued drop of coronavirus disease, officially termed by the WHO as COVID-19, all over the country except in Hubei province.

Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the use of digital technology such as big data, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to better support epidemic monitoring and analysis, virus tracing, prevention and treatment, and resource allocation.

His call came amid deployment of robots in hospitals in Wuhan treating the virus patients to supply and other materials.

Trump says it’s honour that FB ranked him no. 1 and PM Modi no. 2 WASHINGTON, FEB 15 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has said it is a great honour that Facebook has ranked him number one and Prime Minister Narendra Modi number two on their popularity on the social networking site, ahead of his maiden visit to India.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will pay a state visit to India on February 24 and 25 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, it was announced this week. Taking to Twitter, he claimed to be the number one on Facebook, citing a remark of Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the social media company.

“Great honor, I think?

Mark Zuckerberg recently stated that “Donald J. Trump is Number 1 on Fa-

Narendra Modi with Donald Trump ( File photo)

cebook. Number 2 is Prime Minister Modi of India.”

Actually, I am going to India in two weeks. Looking forward to it!,” Trump tweeted on Saturday.

This is not the first time that the US President has claimed to be the number one and Prime Minister Modi number two on their popularity on Facebook.

Last month in an in-

terview to CNBC TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said: “I’m No.1 on Facebook, you know who’s no.2? Modi from India”. During his visit to India, Trump, in addition to New Delhi, will also visit Ahmedabad to address a joint public meeting with Modi at a newly-built stadium.

US to sign peace deal with Taliban, withdraw forces over 18 months NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, FEB 15 (IANS): The US government and the Taliban, by the end of this month, are to sign their peace treaty which includes a plan for a week-long ceasefire and withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan over a period of 18 months.

Top sources involved in the negotiations between the US and the Taliban in Qatar, told IANS that the two sides have agreed to sign the peace deal on February 29, just four days after President Donald Trump concludes his trip to India.

The deal, which the Trump administration has been negotiating for long, includes talks between the Taliban and the Afghan

government under President Ashraf Ghani which are to begin on March 10.

The Afghan government had stayed away from the US-Taliban negotiations, due to strong reservations about the militant group’s religious extremism and violence.

The sources said that the US, as per the treaty, has also agreed to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners between February 29 and March 10.

“That is a huge concession,” sources based in Kabul said.

The Taliban on the other hand has consented to a week-long ceasefire when neither they nor the US troops will conduct any operations.

“Both sides have suc-

ceeded in defining what reduction of violence would entail,” a source in Qatar said.

The negotiations for the peace deal, after they were resumed after four months in January this year, had been stuck over the disagreement on the definition of “reduction in violence”.

The Trump administration has committed itself to withdraw all its forces from the war-torn country over a period of 18 months.

The US and NATO forces launched a war against terror in Afghanistan 18 years ago after the global Islamist terror group Al Qaeda sheltered and supported by Taliban attacked the US on September 11, 2001.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members of Late S. Bur Longkumer (Mokokchung Village), would like to thank each and every one who helped and supported us physically, financially and spiritually during his prolonged illness till he breathed his last.

It is during this difficult time we realised how blessed we are to have been honoured with so much love, support and sympathy from everyone.

We may not be able to repay your act of kindness but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God shower His blessings abundantly upon your lives.

Born: 03/02/1948 – Died: 11/02/2020 We convey our special thanks to: 1. Dr. Athiko and team, CIHSR, Dimapur.

2. Doctors & Nurses, Dr. B. Barooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati.

3. Dr. Bendangtoshi, Doctors & Nurses, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

4. Doctors & Nurses, Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati.

5. Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo & Women Ministry.

6. Mokokchung Village Baptist Arogo & Women Ministry, Mokokchung Village.

7. Sumi Baptist Church, Mokokchung Town.

8. Lotha Baptist Church, Diphupar-A, Dimapur.

9. Riongsanger Putu Menden, Mokokchung Village.

10. Mekumpong Kosasanger Putu Menden, Ungma.

11. Nangshikaba Semchir Longkumer Kidong, Mokokchung Village.

12. Dilong Yimden, Mokokchung Town.

13. Ao Senden.

14. Ongpangkong Mungdang, Mokokchung.

15. Ongpangkong Watsü Mungdang, Mokokchung.

16. Mokokchung Senso Telongjem, Mokokchung Town.

17. Mokokchung Senso Telongjem & Mokokchung Fellowship, Dimapur.

18. Concerned & Senior Citizens’ Forum, Mokokchung.

19. Lika Board, Mokokchung.

20. Mokokchung Village Farmers’ Co-operative Society Ltd., Mokokchung.

21. Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Mokokchung.

22. Jamitsür Telongjem, Mokokchung Village.

23. Electrical Division and Sub-division, Mokokchung.

24. Mr. Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker,NLA. 25. Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao, MLA. 26. Mr. Temjen Toy, Chief Secretary, Nagaland.

27. Mr. Alemtemshi & Mrs. Banuo Z. Jamir, Kohima.

28. Mr. Rusemtong Longkumer, C & Secy. of CMO, Nagaland.

29. Mr & Mrs. Imkongmar Longkumer, Dimapur.

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‘Parasite’, copy of Vijay starrer, will sue: Producer

it is only fair for us to do the same,” Thenappan told thenewsminute.com, adding that he would seek compensation from the producers of “Parasite” for copying the idea of his film.

On Sunday evening in Los Angeles, Bong Joonho’s “Parasite” created history by becoming the first foreign language film to win the Best Film award at the Oscars, besides trophies for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Film.

Soon, Vijay fans were

claiming the story of “Parasite” is the same of as “Minsara Kanna”, a film directed by KS Ravikumar starring Vijay.

Although social media has refused to take the plagiarism claims seriously, Thenappan insisted he means business.

Director Ravikumar on his part is happy that the controversy will bring international limelight to his film. “I’m happy that the story has received an Oscar, even if it (Minsara Kanna) served as an inspiration. However, filing a

Lil Pump announces that he’s quitting music

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il Pump has announced that he’s retiring from music.

The Miami-based rapper shot to fame with his 2017 song ‘Gucci Gang’, and most recently released his ‘Harverd Dropout’ album last February.

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Pump posted a photo alongside the simple caption: “I’m done doing music I quit.”

It’s not clear yet how serious the statement is,

and some recent retirement announcements have been rescinded within weeks, namely Nicki Minaj, who announced she was retiring to raise a family last September, before appearing on PnB Rock’s new song ‘Fendi’ just three weeks later.

Early last year, Lil Pump removed “racist” lines from a new song after a public backlash. A line in ‘Butterfly Doors’ featured a derogatory slur towards

‘Love Aajkal’ crosses over Rs 12 cr on Day 1

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ilmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s latest release “Love Aajkal” starring Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan has raked in over Rs 12 crore in the box office on the very first day. “#LoveAajKal packs a solid total on Day 1...

Got a boost due to #ValentinesDay2020... Metros excellent, contribute to the big total... Tier-2 cities and mass belt ordinary/low...

Will it collect in double digits on Day 2 and 3, is the big question... Fri ? 12.40 cr. #India biz,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.

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An ecstatic Kartik took to Twitter and wrote: “Aapke Ladke ki ab tak ki biggest opener (your boy’s biggest opener till now)... Thank you for all the love.”

The film is produced

by Dinesh Vijan, Imtiaz Ali and presented by Jio Studios, Dinesh Vijan and Reliance Entertainment.

“Love Aajkal” is about two love stories -- one set in Udaipur in the early 1990s and the other in modern day Delhi. It also features Randeep Hooda and debutante Arushi Sharma in key roles.

(IANS)

Asian people.

“They call me Yao Ming ‘cause my eyes real low, ching chong,” he rapped on a video teasing the new track, but when the official video for ‘Butterfly Doors’ was released online, the controversial line was entirely omitted.

Pump also made headlines last year when Portishead’s Geoff Barrow accused the rapper of sampling him without permission on “deeply fucking sexist song” ‘Racks On Racks’.

A two-star NME review of ‘Harverd Dropout’ said: “During the rare moments where things do click on ‘Harverd Dropout’ – see the Lil Wayne-assisted ‘Be Like Me’, which is very much a revamp of ‘The Real Slim Shady’ for 2019 – it’s easy to see the uncomplicated appeal of Lil Pump, and you realise it’s probably not worth overthinking. ““Everybody wanna be like Pump / Everybody got fake dreads and love to take drugs,” he raps, before adding a couple of lines later: “Yes, I’m hella ignorant, I don’t give a fuck”. At least he’s self-aware. You have to give him that.

(NME)

Bieber gets $10K crystal-covered popsicle from wife

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op singer Justin Bieber has got a whopping $10,000 worth crystalcovered popsicle from his wife Hailey Baldwin as a gift on Valentine’s Day. The pink crystallized Dreamsicle is one of the ten limited edition pieces created by digital artist Dan Life. It is 11 ½ x 4 inches in dimension with 12,210 hand-set crystals all over, reports aceshowbiz.com.

According to people. com, only three of these luxurious items are still available for purchase.

Bieber got Baldwin a bouquet of red-and-white roses. His wife was spotted holding onto the gift which was wrapped in rustic brown paper when they left a Spa, where they reportedly enjoyed a three hour relaxation treatment. For the outing, the “Baby” hitmaker donned jeans and a gray hoodie. He completed his look with a pair of white crocs and blue cap.

Baldwin kept her look casual with a cream crew neck sweatshirt, and a pair of black biker shorts. Holding a black leather bowling bag, she rocked Vans sneakers with pink socks.

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i l m m a k e r Ro h i t Shetty is all set to mark his presence in the finale of Season 13 of the controversial reality TV show “Bigg Boss”. And according to a source, he will also evict one of the top finalists of the game.

Currently, contestants Shehnaz Gill, Asim Riaz, Sidharth Shukla, Paras Chhabra, Aarti Singh and Rashami Desai are the top 5 finalists in the Colors’ show.

Apart from eliminating one of the contestants from the “Bigg Boss 13” race, Rohit will also be seen promoting his upcoming show “Khatron Ke Khiladi”.

Speaking of the finale episode, the audience will get to see several performances from the current housemates as well as from the former contestants.

Rashami and Sidharth will be seen performing on “Ang laga de” from the Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone-starrer “Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela”.

(IANS)

Casio India announces ‘Casio Piano Clubs’ for Nagaland

Theja Meru with Kulbhushan Seth in Delhi on February 15

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ice president Casio India, Kulbhushan Seth has agreed to launch its “Casio Piano Clubs” in all the districts of Nagaland on phase wise.

This was informed by Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) advisor Theja Meru after meeting with the vice president of Casio India in Delhi on February 15.

Kulbhushan Seth said that Casio has tied-up with

TaFMA in this initiative of taking quality music education to every corner of Nagaland.

Through this initiative of Casio, music schools will get “Master Music Trainers” visiting the institutes to conduct ‘Master Classes’, and Casio equipments at special discounted rates.

TaFMA will identify existing music schools in the districts and help in tie-up for Casio Piano School.

For the first phase, the five districts that have been identified are Mokokchung School of Music - Mokokchung, Little Spring School - Zunheboto, Clearwater Creative Ar ts- Wokha, Mountain Music AcademyDimapur and Elite Music Ensemble-Phek.

Meanwhile, “Casio The Pianist”, a piano competition will soon take place to recognise existing Piano talent in Nagaland.

‘Indiana Jones 5’ to begin filming this spring: Harrison

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he fifth Indiana Jones film will begin filming this spring, star Harrison Ford has revealed.

It was only last week when Ford, who has played the character of Jones since 1981, was announced to be returning to the role for the new film.

Now, in a new interview with CBS News, Ford revealed that the new film, which Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy recently deFord has played In- Ark, The Temple of Doom, scribed as “not a reboot” but “a continuation,” will begin diana Jones since 1981, The Last Crusade and The across the franchise’s four Crystal Skull. filming in two months.

Indiana Jones 5 was “I’m gonna start doing films – Raiders of the Lost Indiana Jones in about two months,” he revealed. “I’m always delighted to come back to these characters.

We have the opportunity to make another because people have enjoyed them.

I feel obliged to make sure that our efforts are as ambitious as they were when it started.

“You have a sense of responsibility to your customers,” the actor continued. “I think of the people who go to my movies more as customers than I do as ‘fans’, ‘fans’ feels kind of weird to me, always has. But the fact that these people support my business, and I’m responsible to them for the quality of the service that I offer.”

originally due to come out in July last year, before being pushed back to July 2020, and then given a final later release date of July 9, 2021. Back in 2018, Ford shut down rumours of Chris Pratt becoming the new Indiana Jones, which he backed up last year, saying that “nobody else is gonna be Indiana Jones” when he gives up the role.

“Don’t you get it? I’m Indiana Jones,” he told the Today show. “When I’m gone, he’s gone. It’s easy…”

(NME)

Bradley Cooper in line to play Barry Gibb in upcoming Bee Gees biopic

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radley Cooper is reportedly in line to play Barry Gibb in a forthcoming biopic about the Bee Gees.

The project is thought to be in the early stages of development, with Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment among the producers. Paramount are also involved in the production.

The Daily Mail have now reported that Cooper has been approached to play Bee Gees vocalist and

guitarist Barry Gibb, and the A Star Is Born actor and director is currently “in informal discussions” about taking on the role.

Anthony McCarten, who penned the screenplay for Bohemian Rhapsody, has been tapped to write the script for the as-yet-untitled biopic.

“I’ve flown down to Miami and had two long meetings with Barry,” McCarten told The Hollywood Reporter about writing the biopic. “The way that you work, it’s a partnership and

you join hands, and I always try to make them aware very early on that this is not a photograph, it’s a painting.

“It’s impressionistic by its very nature and I have to be given room to move, and there may be aspects that you struggle with but if we leave those out, it’ll be dramatically inert and do you want a bad movie?”

Barry Gibb is the sole surviving member of the Bee Gees following the deaths of his brothers Maurice in 2003 and Robin in 2012.

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amil producer PL Thenappan, who holds the rights of the 1999 Vijay-starrer “Minsara Kanna”, has declared he will sue the makers of “Parasite”, the Korean film that won big at the recent Oscars on grounds of plagiarism.

“On Monday or Tuesday, I will be filing a case with help from an international lawyer. They have taken the plot from my film. When they find out that some of our films have been inspired by their films, they file cases. Similarly,

case is up to the producer,” Ravikumar said, according to the website.

“Minsara Kanna”, also featuring Rambha, Monica Castelino and Khushboo, is about Kaasi (Vijay) entering the household of a rich woman as a driver and soon, one by one, gets his family members employed in her household, with a motive.

All through the film, they must keep their identities a secret and work as strangers.

“Parasite”, is a black comedy that talks of class divide and how societal discrimination makes the affluent set insensitive about the less privileged. The film traces a fascinating tale of survival through the story of a lower-class family that infiltrates the household of a super-rich family one by one as employees.

Although the plot point would seem to bear remote resemblance, “Parasite” is actually a very different piece of work, and also far more enriched in terms of cinematic idiom and aesthetics.

(IANS)

Rohit Shetty to appear in ‘Bigg Boss 13’ finale

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020

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Eng win last-ball thriller to level series

England players celebrate winning the match.

D U R BA N, F E B 1 5 (IANS): England held on to their nerves and clinched a thrilling two-run victory over South Africa in the second T20I, and in the process took the ongoing three-match series into what can be expected as an exciting decider.

Chasing a mammoth 205-run target on Friday evening at the Kingsmead, the Proteas needed three off the last two balls , but

Tom Curran dismissed Dwaine Pretorius and Bjorn Fortuin to secure the win for the visitors.

After winning the toss, the hosts asked England to bat who got a great start with Jason Roy (40 from 29) and Jonny Barstow (35 from 17) laying a solid base after Jos Buttler fell early.

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes had a rusty start but eventually got into his groove by 47 off 30 balls.

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However, it was Moeen Ali’s blitzing innings of 11-ball 39 which took England past the 200-run park.

Moeen smashed four sixes and three fours and just three of his runs failed to come off boundaries.

Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock got South Africa off to a rollicking start in their chase, with the wicket-keeper batsman continuing his excellent run of form, hitting the

fastest fifty for the Proteas in T20Is off just 17 balls. de Kock hit a stunning 22-ball 65 to keep his team into the match before Mark Wood delivered the wickets of the openers to bring England back into the game. Chris Jordan made South Africa’s task even more difficult by picking two more wickets.

However, Rassie van der Dussen took the England bowlers to the cleaners on his way to 43, and it seemed with two balls left to go, the match and series would go South Africa’s way. But Curran turned the match on its head. He first nailed his yorker to trap Pretorius LBW before Bjorn Fortuin fell from the final ball, with his paddle sweep finding Adil Rashid at fine leg. The two teams will now face each other in the series finale on Sunday at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Brief Scores: England 204/7 (Ben Stokes 47*, Lungi Ngidi 3/48); South Africa 202/7 (Quinton de Kock 65, Chris Jordan 2/31)

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Purav win doubles title

BENGALURU, FEB 15 (Agencies): Leander Paes’s final ATP Tour match on home soil ended in a disappointing defeat as he and Matthew Ebden lost in the men’s doubles summit clash at the Bengaluru Open against Purav Raja and Ramkumar Ramanathan.

Paes, who is playing his final year of professional tennis calling it “The Last Roar”, and his Australian partner Ebden were comprehensively defeated 0-6, 3-6 by the Indian pair in the final which lasted just 56 minutes. 46-year-old Paes and Ebden had entered the final match after defeating third seeds Andre Goransson of Sweden and Christopher Rungkat of Indonesia 7-5, 0-6, 10-7 in the semi-finals.

Raja and Ramanathan on the other hand, advanced past the last-four stage after their opponents Saketh Myneni and Matt Reid of Australia retired from the match. Myneni and Reid had lost the first set 5-7 before quitting.

Ranji Roundup: Odisha, J&K reach quarter finals

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir, and Odisha entered the quarter finals, while Gujarat continued their unbeaten run as Round IX of the Ranji Trophy 2019-20 concluded on Saturday.

Himachal Pradesh did not take more than a session on the fourth day to complete a win over Uttar Pradesh. While Vaibhav Arora picked up five wickets, Rishi Dhawan got three wickets as Himachal Pradesh sealed a 386-run win to bag six points.

Pondicherry pocketed seven points following an innings and a 195-run win over Nagaland. Nagaland, who had resumed the day’s play at 230/7, could only add 24 runs to their overnight score and were bowled out for 254. Santhamoorthy picked up five wickets for Pondicherry in the second innings.

Gujarat, meanwhile, continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing edition of the tournament. The Parthiv Patel-led side registered their sixth win from nine matches as they beat Andhra by eight wickets to bag six points.

Axar Patel, who had scalped five wickets at the close of the third day’s play, added two more wickets to his account as Gujarat bowled out Andhra for 258 and then chased down the 30-run target in 9.5 overs.

Andhra, though, managed to secure a spot in the quarter finals after finishing in the top five of the Elite Group A and B. The Sikkim versus Bihar game in Cuttack ended in a draw, with Bihar picking up three points on the basis of their first innings lead of 33 runs. Bihar scored 417/8d on the back of Babul Kumar’s 195 in the second innings. Sikkim then batted for 31 overs and scored 69 runs, losing a wicket before the teams decided to shake hands. In Guwahati, the Assam-Tripura match ended in a draw. Tripura, after scoring 497 in the first innings, had secured a 214-run lead. In the second innings, Tripura posted 166/7d on the board, setting a 381-run target for Assam. The teams shook hands after Assam reached 180/5 and Tripura walked away with three points.

Coleman wins 60m heat in 6.48secs

LOS ANGELES, FEB 15 (AFP): World record holder Christian Coleman opened his world indoor season Friday by finishing first in his heat in the 60 metres at the USA indoor championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Coleman cruised across the finish line in 6.48secs just ahead of runners up Marvin Bracy and Brandon Carnes, who tied for second in 6.53secs. Demek Kemp, who ran a 6.50 earlier this year, was fourth in 6.56.

The 23-year-old American, the world’s fastest man each of the last three years, is the main attraction at the 2020 USA Track and Field Indoor Championships.

Coleman is also expected to run in the 60m semi-finals on Saturday.

Coleman is the world record holder in the event, setting the mark two years at this event when he clocked a 6.34, to knock .05 off the previous mark.

Coleman is the world champion in the 100m, holding personal records of 9.76 for the 100m and 19.85secs for the 200m.

Aphuyemi football Lt. Emi Merry memorial c’ship academy inaugurated Correspondent

Aphuyemi Football Club and others during the inauguration of the academy.

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): In a bid to nurture young talents, Aphuyemi Football Club launched their academy on February 15 at Pughoboto Town under Zunheboto district.

Dr. Kitaka S Wotsa, Medical Officer Health & Family Welfare officially inaugurated the academy.

In his short address, he viewed that skills and talents were not enough in this era but was in need of structure training to groom such talents, and felt that the football acade-

my would boast the young players and groom them at their tender age.

While observing that the renowned footballers have not reached their level by just playing, he asserted that they were trained in the academy from the grassroot level and to this, he called upon the academy to take it as a mission to train the youngsters.

He also hoped the football academy will groom successful players in the future for the state.

WOKHA, FEB 15 (NPN): Defending champions Suren Colony and Tsumang won their respective football matches during the fifth day of the ongoing Lt. Emi Merry (IAS) memorial women football and volleyball championship organised by the Wokha District Women Sports Association (WDWSA) played at local ground Wokha on Saturday.

In the first match, Tsumang beat Yanthamo by 2-0, while the defending champions Suren Colony thrashed Lakhuti WSC by 15-0 in the second match.

For volleyball matches, Suren beat A1 Sporting

Lakhuti WSC (blue) seen in action against Wokha Town Yanthamo Eloe Ekhung (yellow jersey) at local ground Wokha, Saturday.

Club, Airfield defeated Vungoju and Wokha Town Yanthamo Eloe Ekhung overcame Lakhuti WSC in the last match.

Monday matches Football 1. Yingsung Olongo Vs Tsumang

2. Koio Vs Pangti 3. Wokha Town Yanthamo Eloe Ekhung Vs Tuensang

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

FUNERAL SERVICE of Late Inaje Chishi (Lokobomi)

Dear Mamo, In our hearts, you still hold a place that no one can ever fill.

You gave us reasons to smile and laugh... Your absence is felt deeply. Know that you are remembered and missed everyday!

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(15.12.1951 – 15.02.2020) Funeral service will be held on Feb. 16, 2020 Time : 3.00 PM Venue : DSBC, United Colony Fellowship, Dimapur

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LATE K. NILOTO YEPTHOMI

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1930 - 2020 Words fail us to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us financially, materially, spiritually and physically at the demise of our beloved NCHÜMONI KIKON, W/o Late Longtsü Kikon of Mekokla Village on 01-02-2020 at Mekokla.

We regret our inability to thank each individually, yet it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born 6th Feb 2020 – Died 8th Feb 2020 We would like to express our deep sense of appreciation and gratitude to each and every one who stood by us and comforted us through your physical, material, financial and prayer support at the demise of our beloved son Rongsenliba.

We thank each and every one individually and it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We sincerely convey our special thanks to: 1. Sir Tali Jamir Indoor Stadium, Kohima 2. Kohima Lirmen Senso Union 3. Kohima Ao Baptist Church 4. Doctor & Nurse of NHAK Loving Parents Mr & Mrs. N.Tia Imchen Indoor Stadium, Officers Hill, Kohima K-443

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OF LATE V. PUZHOSÜ KOSO (16TH FEB. 2018)

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

Thomas Campbell

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Born: 03-08-1999 | Died: 16-02-2019 We are thinking of you today, but this is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

All we have are memories and your pictures in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part.

God has you in His arms we have you in our hearts.

Loving Mom, Dad, Sister and Brothers K-433

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

October 30th 1957 ~ February 11th 2020 “FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN” We, the bereaved family members of LATE I. YANGER WALLING, Ex-Pastor would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each and every one who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially, morally and materially throughout the prolonged illness of my beloved husband and our father and thereafter at his sad demise.

We would like to convey our special word of thanks to : 1. Lt. Imtilemba Sangtam, Ex-Minister and Family.

2. Mr & Mrs Kipheli Sangtam, Ex-Minister and Family.

3. Shri T.T Among and Family, Collective Leadership Member NSCN (IM) 4. Lirmen, Tsuremmen & Akomen.

5. Dimapur Lirmen Tamang Telongjem.

6. Zunheboto Ao Baptist Chruch.

7. Longjang Baptist Church.

8. Chimonger Baptist Church and Chimonger Union Dimapur.

9. Aoyimkum Baptist Church and all the Ministry.

10. Aoyimkum Village Council.

11. Lt. K. Chubanungsang & Children.

12. Dr K. Ngangshi, MLA & Family.

13. Mr & Mrs T. Mar Aier, Retired Director.

14. Er. K.T Wapang, Retired Chief Engineer & Family.

15. Mrs Tiala Aier, Duncan.

16. Mr. Bengdangchuba Longkumer, Taxes Superintendent.

DOCTORS AND NURSES of Oncology Department : 1. Civil Hospital Dimapur 2. NEIGRIHMS Shillong 3. EDEN Hospital Dimapur 4. CIHSR Referral Hospital.

Though we are unable to mention every individual for their generosity, kindness and contributions, it is our sincere prayer that our Lord’s Grace always shine upon you and repay you richly.

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-Loving Wife, Children, all Family Members and Relatives.

With love, Apo, Aze, Brothers & Sisters, Niece & Nephews.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(9th Sept. 1978 – 10th Feb. 2020) We, the bereaved family of Late Hesenlo Apon would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us during the sickness and demise of our beloved father through your kind gesture in terms of physical presence, financial, material, prayer support and in many ways helping us to bear our loss. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually yet it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Kandinu Baptist Church 2. Rengma Baptist Church Kohima 3. RBCK High School & Chandmari Fellowship 4. Chief Engineer PHED Nagaland and Staff.

5. PHED Tuensang Division.

6. Rengma Officer’s Forum 7. Rengma Public Organization Kohima 8. NCF Guwahati 9. SMA, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland 10. Ghaponza Kithan 11. Kandi Public Union 12. Kandi Union Kohima 13. Kandi Shenpfu Zi 14. Rengma Baptist Church Dimapur 15. Shri. R. Khing Advisor, V&AH, Women Resource Development 16. Well-wishers, Friends, Neighbors, Relatives, in-laws Loving Wife, Children & Family Members K-442 K Y M C

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sports

Burnley snatch win at Southampton

LO N D O N, F E B 1 5 (AGENCIES): Matej Vydra’s stunning strike earned Burnley a 2-1 victory at Southampton to move them into the top half of the Premier League table on a wet and wild Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium.

The Czech player, who replaced injured Burnley striker Chris Wood midway through the opening half, had hardly had a sniff of goal but produced a dazzling finish on the hour.

It was a sickener for Southampton, who had looked the more likely winners after former Burnley player Danny Ings had equalised in the 18th minute with his 15th goal of the season.

Burnley had taken the lead in the second minute with a bizarre curled goal straight from a corner taken by Ashley Westwood.

Vydra won it when he chested the ball down on the edge of the area and edged it past a Southampton defender before stretching to crash a left-foot shot past keeper Alex McCarthy.

Burnley hung on relatively comfortably as Southampton struggled to create much in a strengthening wind. A third win in their last four league games lifted Burnley into 10th place with 34 points from 26 games, while Southampton

Matej Vydra scored his first league goal in seventeen months as Burnley beat Southampton.

remained in 13th place on just before the break when 31 points.

Willy Boly headed home a short-corner routine VAR denies Wolves in after but VAR ruled that Pedro goalless draw at Leicester Neto was marginally offside Wolverhampton Wan- when he crossed. derers had a goal controT h e VA R f o o t a g e versially ruled out by VAR showed Neto’s non-striking as they were held to a 0-0 foot slightly offside when he draw at home to Leicester received the ball back from City, who finished with 10 Diogo Jota from the short men, in the Premier League corner. Wolves manager on Friday.

Nuno Espirito Santo said The result leaves Le- the VAR system needed to icester in third place on 50 be re-examined. points, a point behind Man“It is reality now but chester City, while Wolves each time it happens it upmove up to seventh place on sets you. When you see the 36, five points off the Cham- images, there is not a clear pions League places. Wolves advantage but the law is the thought they had the lead law,” he said. “I am positive

about the reaction of the professionals and the fans, but something has to be done. Let those who understand do something to have the joy of celebrating. We are in danger of becoming robots,” he added.

“I thought we deserved a point. They are always a threat on the counter. It was impressive for us to keep a clean sheet with 10 men,” said Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers.

“We also showed we are a team that can dig in when we need to, not just good at passing, so that gets us going for the final 12 games,” he said.

Bhawna Jat books Tokyo 2020 berth

Ranchi, Feb 15 (IANS): India’s female race walker Bhawna Jat has earned a quota for Tokyo Olympics Games in 20km RaceWalk event after setting a new national record at the National Race Walk Championships on Saturday. The 24-year-old from Rajasthan clocked a record time of 1 hour, 29 minutes and 54 seconds to bring about her win at the Seventh National Race Walk Championships. She comfortably beat the Olympic qualification mark of 1:31.00.

Her previous best in the category was 1:38.30, which she had set in October last year. Meanwhile, Priyanka Goswami missed out on the qualification with a narrow timing of 1:31:36, just 36 seconds slower than the Tokyo qualification standard time. In the men’s event, Sandeep Kumar won the race after clocking a timing of 1:21:34. However, he was unfortunate to miss out on the Tokyo Olympics qualification by just 34 seconds which is set at 1 hour 20 minutes. Kumar will now aim to seal a spot for the Tokyo Olympics at the Asian Race Walk Championship to be held next month in Japan.

“Will try to further improve timing if selected for Asian RW Championships next month in Japan and try to qualify for Tokyo 2020,” said Kumar.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Training camp for blind footballers

Participants along with Diethono Nakhro and others at Dimapur. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, FEB 15 (NPN): For the first time in Nagaland, a two-day Nagaland blind football demo and training camp organised

by Office of the Disabilities Commissioner got underway at Don Bosco Higher Secondary school Ground, Dimapur on Saturday.

The camp is being held with Nagaland State Disability Forum and Prodigals’ Home as organising partners in collaboration with the Indian Blind Football Federation.

Addressing the inaugural session, State Commissioner for Persons with Disability, Nagaland, Diethono Nakhro said that people with disabilities are the most excluded people in Naga society. While expressed her concern over lack of awareness on disability rights and

their issues in the society to eradicate the stigma and discrimination in the society. She added people with disabilities were very poorly understood and were barely visible as equal citizens.

Para-sport in the state was never promoted except by some individuals with their own effort earned laurels, she said and added they were barely heard and were not supported. She, however, said that many positive changes are happening as discussion and steps are being taken up to set up Nagaland Paralympic Association which will be fully focused on building up of various Paralympic sports and conducting the blind football training which is the first of its kind event in the state, as introduction to para-sport in the state. She

expressed appreciation to Indian Blind Football Federation for their support.

Spor ting Director, IBFF, Sunil J Mathew briefed the gathering about their organisation and various steps that are being taken up to promote parasports in the country.

Altogether 18 blind footballers are taking part in the event. The 2-day camp comprises training basic skills of the game to interested young B1 players (athletes who are totally or almost totally blind), as well as training session for coaches and referees on rules and regulations of the game and other coaching tips.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, a blind football demo game will be held at 12:30 pm followed by a closing programme.

England retain 4 UCL ISL: Ogbeche’s brace helps Kerala spots despite City ban register first win over Bengaluru FC

Vilasier Khate and his partner Anurag Nenwani won the AITA 1L Men’s doubles title held from February 10 to 14 at Gurgaon. They defeated Ankit Chopra and Aditya Tiwari by 6-3, 0-6, 10-8 in the final. With the win, Khate and Nenwani also got a wild card entry for the forthcoming ITF, Gurgaon.

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

BEIJING, FEB 15 (IANS): Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month, led the eight finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 in honour of his outstanding achievements. Bryant won five NBA championships with the Lakers as well as two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. The 18-time NBA All-Star also sat as the Lakers’ all-time leader in several categories, including games played, scoring and steals, reports Xinhua news

agency. Bryant’s tragic death has had an impact on the Hall of Fame selections. “We knew this class had the potential of being one of the most historic of all time,” said Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo.

“The untimely passing of Kobe Bryant has left us in a state of reflective mourning and we’re proud to honour his legacy while also recognizing seven other individuals who have meant so much to our game.”

Also named as finalists

were former NBA stars 15-time All-Star and three-time Finals MVP Tim Duncan, 15-time AllStar Kevin Garnett, and 10-time WNBA All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medallist Tamika Catchings. Completing the list were coaches Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, Eddie Sutton and Rudy Tomjanovich.

The Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be announced on April 4 and enshrined during festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Basketball, from August 28-30.

LO N D O N, F E B 1 5 (AGENCIES): England is still due to retain four Champions League participants next season regardless of Manchester City’s ban. City is second in the Premier League but the Abu Dhabi-owned club was barred from European competition for two seasons by UEFA on Friday for masking money flows in an attempt to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.

The Premier League’s top four finishers are guaranteed automatic qualification places for the Champions League group stage that begins in September.

But City being banned does not prevent England taking up its full allocation of places for the elite competition.

A country only loses a European spot when it is rejected by a team that has qualified.

“If a club refuses to enter the competition, having qualified for it on sporting merit and obtained a licence from the competent

national body, no other club from the same association may be entered in its place,” the UEFA regulations state.

But if a club is either excluded or not allowed into the competition by UEFA, then the place goes to the next in line from that country. That is what happened in Italy this season after AC Milan’s decision to voluntarily remove itself from the Europa League to pay for UEFA FFP breaches.

Milan finished fifth in Serie A last season, missing out on the Champions League places by one point.

It opened the way for Roma to enter the group phase of the Europa League after finishing sixth in Serie A, rather than having to go through qualifying. Torino, which finished seventh, took Roma’s spot in the qualifying rounds.

City is still hoping to overturn its Champions League ban, announcing plans Friday to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Kochi, FEB 15 (AGENCIES): Kerala Blasters triumphed over Bengaluru FC for the first time in six Indian Super League (ISL) meetings with a 2-1 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday evening.

Bartholomew Ogbeche (45+3’, 72’) scored twice to complete a memorable comeback after Deshorn Brown (16’) put the visitors ahead early in the first half.

Eelco Schattorie claimed that he knew how to beat Bengaluru before the match and in a bid to keep his word made two alterations to the starting line-up from the previous match with Messi Bouli and Raju Gaikwad getting the nod ahead of Gianni Zuiverloon and Seityasen Singh. Whereas, his opposite number Carles Cuadrat also made two changes with Juanan and Ashique Kururniyan making way for Harmanjot Khabra and Nili Perdomo.

In the first half, the goalkeepers at the two ends stole the limelight but for the

wrong reasons. In the 16th minute, Bilal Khan came out of his line with little purpose which allowed Deshorn Brown to recover from a poor first touch and guide the ball into an empty net.

While just seconds before half-time, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s howler allowed Kerala Blasters to equalize. Bartholomew Ogbeche had unleashed a venomous shot towards goal from and the India international’s poor technique let him down as the ball escaped his grip and nestled at the back of the net.

Although Kerala were dominating possession, the better chances fell for Bengaluru. Minutes before the equalizer, Perdomo sent Udanta Singh through on goal and once again Bilal had surged forward with little imagination. Yet, the winger could not make the most of the situation and his hesitation allowed Gaikwad to sprint back and clear the danger.

Udanta’s night ended earlier than usual as within five minutes in the second

half, Cuadrat replaced him and brought on Kuruniyan.

Kerala were looking the more confident side and even the next significant chance fell for them when Sahal Samad had a crack at goal but saw his effort getting blocked by Nishu Kumar.

In the 67th minute, Sandhu made amends for his earlier mistake when he parried away Halicharan Narzary’s screamer from outside the box, which looked destined to pierce the net.

But three minutes later, Messi was pulled down inside the box by Serran and the referee had no qualms in pointing towards the spot.

Ogbeche, who had already beaten Sandhu before, once again came out on top from the spot as he sent the keeper the wrong way and scored his 13th goal of the season.

Bengaluru started pouring numbers forward in search of their equaliser but Vlatko Drobarov and Zuiverloon marshalled their defence to perfection to keep the scoreline unchanged.

La Liga: Atletico held 2-2 at Valencia Guardiola’s rebuilding plans hit by City’s European ban

Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa in action with Valencia’s Denis Cheryshev.

VALENCIA, FEB 15 (AGENCIES): Atletico Madrid were twice pegged back in Friday’s 2-2 draw at Valencia to keep Diego Simeone’s side in fourth in La Liga ahead of Liverpool’s visit next week.

Atletico host the runaway Premier League lead-

ers at the Wanda Metropolitano in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday.

Twenty four hours later Valencia are in Italy to take on Atalanta in Milan.

Atletico’s Real Madrid recruit Marcos Llorente right-footed the visitors’

into an early lead before a close range header from Gabriel Paulista got Valencia back level five minutes before the break.

Three minutes later Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey had Atletico back in front only for Geoffrey Kondogbia to earn Valencia a share of the points off a set piece after the restart.

This was Atletico’s 10th stalemate of the season and it left them on 40 points, with Valencia in sixth, two points adrift.

“We’re on the right path. It was an important match with lots of goalscoring chances for both sides,” commented Simeone, La Liga conveniently brought the game forward to Friday with their Champions League opponents both playing league matches on Saturday.

Barcelona, trailing Real by three points, host Getafe, the surprise occupants of third place, on Saturday. Real are in action Sunday against Celta Vigo.

MANCHESTER, FEB 15 (AGENCIES): Manchester City’s two-year ban from European football could undermine manager Pep Guardiola’s attempt to rebuild the team after a disappointing failure to compete with Liverpool in the Premier League title race this season. Until UEFA handed out its ban on Friday citing breaches of its Financial Fair Play regulations, the focus at City was on how they might strengthen their squad to make a stronger bid next season.

If the club cannot offer players European competition, however, they may find it harder to attract the talent Guardiola needs to catch up with Liverpool.

Liverpool could win the title this term as early as next month. They currently lead the Premier League by a massive 22 points from second-placed City, winners of the past two Premier League titles. City are still in contention in this year’s Champions League and face a two-legged tie with Real Madrid in this month’s last

16 games. But regardless of how they fare this campaign, their midterm future in European football looks set to be decided by lawyers and judges. The biggest immediate question mark is over the future of Guardiola himself.

The Spaniard has made no secret of his burning desire to triumph in the Champions League - something he has hasn’t managed since his 2011 victory with former club Barcelona. If he doesn’t achieve that this season and is barred from even attempting it for two years, that will be a major blow to the coach whose contract at City runs out at the end of next season.

There has already been speculation about whether Guardiola will extend his contract, take a break, or take on a new challenge.

One factor that could keep him in Manchester is Guardiola’s good personal relationship with City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain, who gave him his chance in management at Barcelona, and with City CEO Ferran Soriano, an-

Pep Guardiola was appointed at Manchester City manager specifically for his Champions League expertise.

other ex-Barca man.

On top of that, Guardiola may feel a sense of responsibility to Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the City chairman and the man behind the club’s financial power through their United Arab Emirates owners.

Even if Guardiola feels it would be wrong to jump ship, however, his players may not feel the same way.

Top midfielder Kevin

De Bruyne is 28 and time is ticking on his chances of winning the Champions League.

Raheem Sterling is at the peak of his career at 25 and could be the kind of player other clubs would target.

City may find themselves turning from the hunter to the hunted in the transfer market - especially if the charisma and prestige of Guardiola were to no longer be a factor. For now,

City’s spending will be focused on their legal team as they take the fight to UEFA and attempt to get the ban overturned or substantially reduced.

With City currently the only English team that look capable or rivalling Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool, the shape of the Premier League in the coming years may well be decided in a courtroom in Lausanne.

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