February 2, 2020 by Nagaland Post

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storage facilities. Sitharaman said this  Basic customs duty on imports would enable farmers, many of news print and light-weight coated paper reduced from of whom are burdened by crushing debts, to sell power 10% to 5%. WHAT GETS CHEAPER to energy companies. Raw sugar, agro-animal  AND EXPENSIVE based products, Tuna bait, She also revealed Censkimmed milk, certain alco- tre was seeking to shed its holic beverages, soya fibre, 100% stake in the country's  Butter ghee, butter oil, edible oils, peanut butter soya protein largest insurer, Life Insur Whey, meslin, maize, sugar beet seeds, preserved potato  Some of the alcoholic ance Corporation, to gener Chewing gum, dietary soya fibre, isolated soya beverages ate revenue. Prime Minister protein PTA or on purified   Walnuts (shelled) terephthalic acid as anti Modi said the budget would  Footwear, shavers, hair clippers, hair-removing dumping duty abolished "boost income and investappliances ment. It will improve deon it  Tableware, kitchenware, water filters, glassware mand and consumption and Electric vehicles   Household articles of porcelain or china help improve credit flows". Microphone  Rubies, emeralds, sapphires, rough coloured gemstones  Sensex sinks 988  Sports goods  Padlocks points: The Sensex logged  Hand sieves and hand riddles its biggest single-day plunge  Combs, hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair curlers in more than a decade on  Table fans, ceiling fans and pedestal fans Saturday after the Union Budget failed to live up  Portable blowers to market expectations of  Water heaters and immersion heaters growth-boosting measures  Hair dryers, hand drying apparatus and electric irons and fiscal discipline. Food grinders, ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters  T h e b e n c h m a r k s, Coffee and tea makers and toasters  which started on a shaky Electro-thermic fluid heaters, devices for repelling insects and  note, tanked soon after Fielectric heating resistors nance Minister Nirmala  Furniture, lamps and lighting fittings Sitharaman pegged the fiscal  Toys, stationery item, artificial flowers, bells, gongs, statuettes, trophies deficit at 3.8 per cent for the  Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) of cellular mobile phones, display panel current fiscal, compared to and touch assembly, fingerprint readers for use in cellular mobile phones  The government has proposed to hike the Excise duty on cigarettes, Hookah, the earlier target of 3.3 per cent of GDP. Chewing tobacco, Jarda scented tobacco and Tobacco extracts and essence. This was the benchmark's biggest drop since re-election last May. infusion of 2.83 trillion October 24, 2008, when it The key agriculture rupees to help farmers set had plummeted 1,070.63 sector will receive a cash up solar power units and points, and the fourth big-

gest fall overall. Unions protest LIC stake divestment move: Life Insurance Company (LIC) employees’ unions on Saturday opposed Centre’s plan to sell a part of its shares in the state-run insurance behemoth through an initial public offer (IPO), insisting that the move is “against the national interest”. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will be listed as part of the government disinvestment initiative. “We strongly oppose the government’s plan to sell a part of its shares in LIC and the move is against the national interest,” a spokesman of an employees’ union told reporters. He said that LIC has contributed a lot in the economic growth and the dilution of the government’s stake in the company will “endanger the economic sovereignty of the country”. The employees’ unions of LIC across the country will stage nationwide protests if the government goes ahead with its plan, he said.

Oppn take on Budget ﬁgures; say FM rejected reform idea

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (AGENCES): After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam unveiled the Union Budget 2020-21, Opposition leaders tore into her and the document, claiming it offered no concrete solutions to the challenges facing the economy. Leading the charge was former Finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who said the Modi government is in complete denial that the economy faces a "grave macroeconomic challenge" and it has given up on reviving the economy, accelerating growth or creating jobs. There is nothing in the Budget that leads one to believe that growth will revive in 2020-21 and the claim of 6 to 6.5 percent growth next year is "astonishing and even irresponsible", Chidambaram said at a press conference. He said the government "does not believe" in reforms and certainly not in structural reforms as the finance minister has (Govt to ensure improved outrightly rejected every reform idea in the Economic flow of funds to North Survey. "Did the FM read East: FM, see on p-4)

the Economic Survey? Was the chief economic adviser privy to the content of the Budget speech? I think the answer to both questions is in the negative," Chidambaram said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi too echoed the criticism, claiming that the budget was repetitive and did not contain any strategic idea or anything concrete. CPM's Sitaram Yechury also slammed the Budget, claiming that nothing substantial was being done to address a host a of economic concerns such as increasing unemployment, farmers' suicides and price rise. Opposition leader Sharad Yadav said the economic growth is at a low of 4.5 percent and the issue of unemployment has become grave but the Budget offers nothing to tackle these problems. It does not touch on the issues such as farmer suicides, poverty, rising inflation, cases of bank frauds, he said, demanding that Sitharaman should "apologise" for "ruining" the economy.

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday estimated the fiscal deficit at 3.5% in FY21 (2020-21) and at 3.8% for FY20 (2019-20). Presenting her second budget under Modi 2.0 government, FM Sitharaman said that the nominal GDP growth for FY21 has been pegged at 10%. "We estimate a fiscal deficit of 3.8% in RE 201920 and 3.5% for BE 202021," Sitharaman added. India relaxed its fiscal deficit target Saturday, raising spending and slashing taxes as it seeks to attract foreign investment and increase consumption in the wake of a prolonged economic slowdown. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the changes as part of the country's annual budget in parliament, a day after official data showed that Asia's third-largest economy grew 5% last year, its slowest expansion since the 2008 global financial crisis. In a sprawling three-

hour speech peppered with references to ancient Indian history and poetry, Sitharaman said the fiscal deficit target for the current financial year was now 3.8% of GDP, up from an earlier 3.3%. It will edge down to 3.5% next year, she added. Sitharaman announced a slew of measures in her speech on ag riculture, health, infrastructure, etc. but without much detail on any of them. Sitharaman said Indians earning under 1.5 million rupees ($21,000) a year could pay lower taxes if they agreed to forego existing exemptions, with a view to raising their purchasing power. She also announced that companies would no longer have to pay dividend distribution tax, terming it a "bold move meant to attract foreign investors". "Wealth creators will be respected in this country ... and this government assures taxpayers they will not be harassed," she said in her second budget speech since Modi won a landslide

FM cuts short longest-ever budget speech

NE states must unite and contribute nCoV: Death toll soars to 259 in China Century old Mnp village still without electricity Infections surge to towards nation building: Dr. Jamir nearly 12000; thousands

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today did not complete her Union Budget 2020 speech, which was the longest ever. She paused mid-way and sat down because she reportedly felt unwell, and had to be given sugar. The 60-year-old Finance Minister was sweating and tired standing for nearly two and a half hours she had some sugar and wiped the sweat from her forehead. She told the Lok Sabha that there were only two more pages and the Budget should be considered read. Her blood pressure reportedly fell and she was advised to sit. Colleagues appeared to offer her candy. Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur was seen giving her a glass of water. As she appeared reluctant to continue, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appeared to reassure her. Later, the Finance Minister said she was "feeling better" and went to the Rajya Sabha to place the Budget in the house. Sitharaman beat her own record of the longest Budget speech ever. Last year, her speech lasted two hours, 17 minutes. This year, she stopped for breath at two hours and 41 minutes.

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"When power fails, you used to wail. But these days, nothing matters except your mobile." K Y M C

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Dr. SC Jamir being felicitated by the organizers.

DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Former Governor and former chief minister, Dr. S.C. Jamir called upon the people of the North Eastern region to unite and contribute towards nation building. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the Tai Ahom "Me-Dam-MePhi" ceremony held at Sibsagar, Dr. Jamir said people of the North East should not become a liability, but contribute to build this great

country. He further called upon the leaders of the region to seriously think about the future of the people. Dr. Jamir said the leaders should think what would be the plight of the people of the region after 10 years or 15 years once the Act East Policy (AEP) is fully implemented. He said once the Act East policy is implemented, there would flow of people from South East Asian

countries and not a single state would be able to accommodate the economic forces. Taking note of this, Dr. Jamir said people of the region would be compelled to have a common market. In order to complement it, he said leaders of the region should have broader and brighter vision, so that they can build up the basis where people can also contribute in the Act East Policy. Therefore, Dr. Jamir particularly appealed to the leadership of Assam, terming it as mother of the North East family, to cement stronger ties with all other states by resolving any kind of misunderstanding. The programme was also graced by former Chief Justice of India, Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Host of people from Nagaland and other tribes of the North East also attended the ceremony.

evacuated from Wuhan

BEIJING, FEB 1 (PTI): Several countries, including India, scrambled to evacuate their nationals from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, as the death toll in China soared to 259 and nearly 12,000 people infected with the deadly virus. The virus that emerged in early December and traced to a market in Hubei province capital Wuhan that sold wild animals, has now spread to more than two dozen nations, including India where the first case is confirmed in Kerala, the US, Britain, Russia and Sweden. Chinese health authorities on Saturday announced that the death toll has increased to 259 as 46 more people, all but one in Hubei, died in the preceding 24 hours. With 2,102 new infections, the total confirmed cases in China increased to 11,791, the biggest increase since China began reporting the spread of the virulent virus on January 21.

China's National Health Commission in its daily report on Saturday said that 1,795 patients remained in critical condition, and 17,988 people were suspected of being infected with the virus as of the end of Friday. So far about 124 cases have been reported in other countries, including India where the first case is confirmed in Kerala. Several countries, including India, US, Japan, South Korea, UK and Bangladesh, have evacuated their nationals from Wuhan by sending special aircraft. The World Health Organisation has declared the outbreak a global emergency on Thursday but did not advise international trade or travel restrictions. According to a study by University of Hong Kong scientists, as many as 75,815 people in Wuhan may have been infected with the new coronavirus, the South China Morning Post reported. The research, published in The Lancet on Saturday, is based on the assumption that each infected person could have passed the virus on to 2.68 others, the Hong Kong-based daily said.

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IMPHAL, FEB 1: In direct contradiction to Modi government’s claim of 100% village electrification, a century old village in the interior hill district of Churachandpur is still languishing without electricity. On April 29, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself claimed about electrification of every single village of India after it was announced that Leisang, a village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, was purportedly the last village in the country to be electrified. The credibility of Modi’s claim became questionable when media started exposing more villages, not only in Manipur, but also in other states, which were yet to be electrified. Villagers of Phoibi, a village in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, are still living in the dark.The village is in Henglep sub-division of Churachandpur district. The village is located around 58km from the district headquarters. According to the villagers, the village has been in existence for the last around 100 years and all these years they have heard about electric but lighting their house with electric bulb was still a distant dream.

KSCDL launches EoL citizen perception survey Another man ﬁres at anti-CAA protest site Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 1 (NPN): As part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUA)’s Ease of Living (EoL) index assessment, the Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL) launched a Citizen Perception Survey at Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) office here Saturday. The survey, which would be conducted till the end of February 2020, is to assess feedback from the citizens on ease of living in their city. Addressing a press conference, KSCDL chief executive officer (CEO) Kovi Meyase informed that citizens could log on to Eol2019.org/citizenfeedback and share feedback. Stating that citizens’ participation was very vital, CEO appealed to all responsible citizens to participate

Kovi Meyase with KMC ofﬁcials in Kohima, Saturday. (NP)

in the survey, which he said would help KSCDL to feed accurate data to the ministry. It may be recalled that Kohima, the state capital, was declared as the second most ‘unliveable city’ in India by MoHUA on its Ease of Living Index. Kohima ranked 110 out of 111 cities assessed in 2018. As the second edition of the Ease

of Living (EoL) 2019 begins, Meyase informed that 70% of the data would be based on the data provided by the government agencies while 30% would be based on citizen’s participation. He exuded confidence that Kohima would obtain better rank this time. CEO said ease of living assessment would be done on three parameters

– quality of life, economic ability and sustainability. Senior manager (planning) and nodal officer EoL and MPI, Zakiekuoto Kiso also appealed the citizens to give the real projection so that KMC could provide proper information to the ministry. Highlighting the status of ongoing Smart City project, the officials informed that two multi-level parking were expected to be completed by October 2020. They said that the cultural hall was expected to be completed by March 2021, integrated command and control centre (ICCC) would be launched by February end while intelligent streetlight numbering 800 has been placed in different wards. KSCDL general manager (planning) Kezhocholo Rhetso and Joint CEO KSCDL Avelu Rohu were also present.

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Two day after a youth fired a pistol at a group of antiCAA protesters near the Jamia university, another man on Saturday fired two rounds in the air at Shaheen Bagh, the epicentre of the protest against the country's new citizenship law, and was later taken into custody. No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh. The man, who identified himself as Kapil Gujjar, chanted ‘Jai Shree Ram‘ and said, "hamare desh me aur kisi ki nahi chalegi, sirf Hindu ki chalegi (only Hindus shall have a say in our country, no one else)," as he was taken into custody by Delhi Police. "The accused fired

Police take away an unidentiﬁed person after he allegedly opened ﬁre in the Shaheen Bagh area, Saturday. (PTI)

in air near police barricades. He was overpowered by police and taken into custody. Further investigation is on," Chinmoy Biswal, DCP (SE) said. The police said they are verifying his identity. According to eyewitnesses, the man shouted "Hindu Rashtra Zindabad" and fired two rounds. The incident, which comes days after a local contractor armed with a gun had come to the site and asked the people to

end the protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, has triggered panic in the area. A woman protestor, who didn't wish to be named, said the incident created panic among them as well as children. "Many women and children were inside the tent when the incident occurred. We rushed to the spot after hearing a gunshot. Everyone is scared. But we won't leave the spot,” she said. K Y M C

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Special financial inclusion mela conducted

Officials, resource persons and women SHG members at the programme. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, FEB 1 (NPN): Cluster wise special financial inclusion mela for Chukitong area under block mission management unit (BMMU) RD block Chukitong was conducted under the aegis of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) here at GHSS Chukitong chapel hall where 57 women SHGs from the area participated on Saturday. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s Nzano, GNM, Chukitong PHC enlightened the gathering on AB-PMJAY and other related schemes of the Medical department; Zubemo, senior supervi-

sor, on ICDS, THR, PMMVY and other related schemes of the Social Welfare department; Tsenlumi Murry, BDO-cum-BMM RD Chukitong on MGNREGA; and Neibounuo Suokhrie, branch manager, NRB Wokha on individual account opening and loan form fillings. Also speaking on the occasion, Samuel Kithan, ADPM, NSRLM Wokha urged the women SHGs to keep in mind the awareness on various schemes of various departments disseminated to them at the mela and also to work earnestly for the benefit of all members. Earlier, invocation was

said by Shancholo Ezung, village facilitator, Chukitong; keynote address was delivered by Janthungbemo N. Ezung, block programme manager, NSRLM BMMU RD block Chukitong; overview of NRLM was dwelt at length by Chonbemo, NSRLM area coordinatorF1, BMMU Chukitong block; presentation was done by Helen Yanthan, NSRLM block accountant, BMMU Chukitong; vote of thanks was proposed by Mhaden Humtsoe, AC (Livelihoods), NSRLM BMMU Chukitong block and benediction pronounced by mass at the programme chaired by R. Nzanbeni, area coordinator

Shops gutted by fire in Longleng

The devastating fire that broke out in Longleng on January 31 night. (NP)

Correspondent LO N G L E N G, F E B 1 (NPN): At least four shops were completely gutted down in a devastating fire in Shayung Colony Longleng which occured at around 7:50 p.m on January 31 night. The building of old wooden structure was occupied by four shops viz motor parts shop, computer shop, pan shop and a tailor shop. Fire spread at a very high speed and everything inside the shops were reduced to ashes, however no loss of

lives was reported. Timely arrival of fire brigade and help rendered by hundreds of public brought down the fire from spreading further to other buildings which could have consumed whole of Shayung Colony. However, some of the close by buildings sustained partial damage by the blaze. Till the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as some believe that it could be due to short circuit while others says it might be candle light which the

owners of the shops might have forgotten to put out while leaving the shop late at night. As per the report, the loss in the devastating fire was estimated from twenty to thirty lakhs of rupees. District administration, Police, NGOs of the district and well wishers visited the affected families and extended all possible help. All the unfortunate shops were run by local youths and among them, some were running the shops with the government aided loan granted to unemployed youth.

Beneficiaries along with NSRLM officials at the mela held at Sekruzu block.

SISD, NSRLM BMMU, Chukitong block. Sekruzu block: Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) under the de par tment of Rural Development, Sekruzu Block organized two-day financial mela in convergence with various line departments on January 29 and 30 at Chozuba town and Sekruzu block. A press release from NRLM Sekruzu block stated that block programme manager, Besuvoto Veswuh, highlighted the NRLM vision, various activities, progress report and annual action plan for the last FY 2018-19 and 2020-21 during the programme. He

stated that Sekruzu block has 14 villages, a total number of 272 SHGs with a total strength of 2701 women SHG member. Resource person from the administrative department, Social Welfare, Medical, Agriculture and State Bank India (SBI) attended the programme and shared the various beneficiaries and schemes available for the rural people. BDO & BMM, RD block Sekruzu, Japra Swuro in his keynote address encouraged the women SHG members the importance of management, savings, and MGNREGA schemes. EAC Chozuba, Obangnener Jamir talked on the

DIMAPUR: 40th general conference of Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) was hosted by Phenshünyu Lowjvü Students’ Union (PLSU) under the theme “skill, self reliance and sustainability” from January 22 to January 24 at Whenha sports complex, Phenshünyu. A press release from RSU stated that, othe first day of the conference, Khitilo Wanth, president Kandi Students’ Union chaired the programme, Awa Lorin, deputy CEO exhorted the students as introductory guest, invocation by Hyusinlo Keppen, pastor Rumesinyu Baptist Church and introduction by Hhanchulo Magh, speaker RSU. A special number was presented by Shatilo Keppen and Andrew Kent, while general secretary RSU, presented the report for the tenure 2017-2019. A monolith dedication was chaired by Chegeseng Kath convenor, organising committee, dedicatory prayer by Rev. Isac Kesen, pastor, Phenshünyu Baptist Church and monolith unveiling by Temjen Imna Along, minister, Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs as special guest were highlights of the

Special guest and guest of honour along with KDSU dance troupe and organizing committee members.

second day. The inaugural programme was chaired by Zentilo Tep, co-convenor, organising committee. During his speech, Temjen Imna Along spoke about the realities happening around Naga society and encouraged the students not to be influenced or carried away by foreign cultures. While speaking as guest of honour, R. Khing, advisor, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Women Resources Development challenged the students to be hardworking and sincere in their studies and to humble themselves before God if they want to achieve their goals and succeed. During the programme, Bible reading and prayer was

Department officials and resource persons during Teacher participants at the NISHTHA training in Mon. valedictory programme in Kohima (NP).

KOHIMA, FEB 1 (NPN): The five-day integrated mass teacher’s training, national initiative for school heads and teachers holistic advancement (NISHTHA) 1st phase (primary level 1-V) organized by district mission authority, Samagra Shiksha Kohima held at Christ King Higher Secondary School (CKHSS), P. Khel Kohima village concluded on Saturday. Deputy director School Education Nagaland, Emilo Patton in her valedictory address reminded the teachers that they were backbone of the K Y M C

education as they were directly involved in teaching. Patton said education is the strongest weapon to develop any society for which teachers have great role to play. She also reminded them that the determination of the students to perform better also depended on teachers as teacher is the role model for the students. Patton encouraged the teachers to convert challenges and problems into opportunity and inspire the students to thirst for more knowledge. She also challenged the teachers that they should be accountable to the students and

advised the participants to put into practice whatever they have learned during the training. Va l e d i c t o r y p r o gramme was chaired by Dr. Bijono Murry principal Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire GHSS NISHTHA state resource person, presentation on the pedagogy of subjects like language (English), maths and EVS by various groups, feedback of the training were shared by Kekhriengulie Khezhie, Kedivi Mekro, Kenilo Semp and Yawao Konyak, speech on behalf of participants were spoke by Martin Kath and Ntsenyhun while vote of thanks

MVC informs: Maova Village Council (MVC) has informed all teaching staffs and non-teaching staffs of government high schools and government primary schools that the council would convene an emergency joint meeting on February 3, 11 a.m at Government High School Maova, to deliberate about issues for the smooth functioning of the school. All the mentioned staff have been requested to attend the meeting positively. For further information, one may contact at 7005770620. CFD first prayer fellowship 2020: Christian Forum Dimapur (CFD) has informed all the leaders and pastors that the first prayer fellowship for 2020 will be held on January 7, from 7 a.m to 7:30 a.m at Town Baptist Church, Dimapur. All the leaders and believers who have a vision and burden to pray for the state and nation are encouraged to come and join the programme. CFD also wish all the people of Nagaland a prosperous new year. ANGPTA 1st triennial conference: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA) 1st triennial conference will be held on February 4, 10:30 a.m at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima. All the primary teachers under Kohima district are compulsory attend the conference. Attendance will be taken according to school wise. For further information, one may contact at president ANGPTA, Kohima unit at 9774643399. CASU informs HoDs and department staffs: Chen Area Students Union (CASU) has informed all the HoDs, various department staffs posted at Chen HQ and other Chen villages to report to their respective posting places at the earliest. CASU in a press release by president S. Joseph and general secretary, S. Manpang stated that, CASU has warned that inspection team may visit anytime of the year. Failing to comply with this notification and if found absent, the union will proceed with disciplinary action as per the resolution of the union.

RSU 40th general conference in Phenshünyu

1st phase NISHTHA training for teachers concludes

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social harmony and law and order, he also highlighted the importance and meaning of convergence department, while SDAO Thepusa shared about the PM Kisan schemes, and various other ongoing projects and schemes. Benefits of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB – PMJAY), health card was shared by Dr. Kotso Kapfo, medical officer CHC, Chozuba. VekhotoTetse-o, child development project officer (CDPO) Chozuba talked about the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and distributed PMMVY forms to the pregnant women. SBI Chozuba, branch manager, BikashMajhi, encouraged the importance of bank linkages, timely repayment of loans, saving bank deposit, opening accounts, Aadhar seeding, KYC and bank loans. He assisted with his staff in opening accounts for the SHG’s members. Altogether more than 600 participants including block staffs, women SHG members, village stakeholders, women activists attended the programme.

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was proposed by Neivikhono project asst. DMA Samagra Shiksha Kohima. Around 300 primary teachers (level 1-V) of Kohima district participated. Mon: Samagra Shiksha, district mission authority (DMA), Mon organized five-day first phase national initiative for school heads’ and teachers’ holistic advancement (NISHTHA) from January 28 to February 1 at GHSS Mon. According to DIPR report, valedictory programme was held on February 1 at GHSS Mon chaired by Ngiplem, project assistant, Samagra Shiksha. Appe Lohe, dis-

trict education officer Mon, in his speech expressed his gratitude to all the resource persons, teachers, and the principal of GHSS Mon and her staff for their cooperation and assistance towards the successful conduct of the programme. He also encouraged the teachers to sincerely implement the knowledge and experiences gained from the training programme in their respective schools for the benefit of the students. Altogether 266 teachers attended the training and 10 key resource person (KRP) and 2 state resource person (SRP) conducted the training.

done by Khetimo Magh, pastor Nsunyu Baptist Church, welcome speech by Peter lorin, president PLSU, welcome song by the cadentia, presidential address by Kisheto Kent Rengma, president RSU, speech on “what does a student mean to me” by Kechegi Kent of Baptist higher secondary school, Tseminyu, greetings by Thanchilo Kath, general secretary, Rengma Hoho, while Kegwayhun Tep, education secretary NSF extended greetings on behalf of president, Naga students’ federation. A folk dance was also presented by Kasha Daho Students’ Union and words of gratitude by Yhunsenlo Kent, convenor finance committee. During the talk show

AGOK condolence for late Z Obed DIMAPUR: Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho (AGOK) has expressed great shock at the demise of late Z. Obed, retired chief secretary and former minister of Nagaland, who passed away at Dimapur on January 30 after a brief illness. AGOK in a condolence by president Dr. Kedozeto Punyü and general secretary, Megolou Dolie stated that, Nagas in general and the Angami community in particular have lost a tall leader, a man whose name was synonymous with that of a true leader, as he had served the government of Nagaland at the highest bureaucratic level, respected by all and later, as an elected member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, continuing to carry on his commitment and zeal to serve the people. AGOK while stating that the vacuum left by his demise would be difficult to fill, also conveyed condolences to the widow Naro Obed and family members.

session, Jacob Khing and Bwenye Kemp were moderators, Neichute Doulo, CEO entrepreneurs associate spoke on the topic, “entrepreneurship and our future”, while Neilezo Tep, deputy secretary, personnel & administrative reforms, spoke on the topic “the scene behind successful competitors”. Sinhilo Thong chaired the theme session, Kvulo Lorin, director, Tetso College Dimapur was the theme speaker, invocatory prayer was done by Kenyüsen Himb, pastor, Khenyu Baptist Church, special number by Abel Seb and a short speech was delivered by Yhunchulo Seb, vice president Rengma Selo zi. On the third day of the conference, a folk song com-

petition was held under the cultural programme where Sharon Khing and Moyalo Kath were the anchors, Khinyi Woch, president Rengma Public Organisation, Kohima was the cultural guest, invocation was done by Yhunibu Keppen and judges of the competition were Kegwalo Kent, Konyi Seb and Hechulo Semy. G. Lithrongla, ADC Kohima graced the valedictory programme and spoke on the importance of mother tongue. Dr. Shasinlo Magh led the programme, invocation was done by Rüchünyhun Keppen, assistant pastor, Phenshünyu Baptist Church, special number was presented by Singinye Kemp and Runole Tep, oath taking of new executive council was done by the election commission, while Tenyebinlo Himb, vice president RSU presented vote of thanks. The programme was followed by RSU special night where renowned Rengma artists and various bands performed. New team of RSU executives for the tenure 2020-21 was also elected, led by Heiko Kent as president and Kegwalo Magh as general secretary including some of the executives members.

Zeliang bodies slam govt’s inaction DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Zeliang community under Peren district have expressed dismay, alleging that the state government had failed to on two issues concerning Lamhainamdi village. In a joint statement, presidents of-- Zeliangrong Baudi (N) C.R.Zeliang, Zeme Council (N) Dr. Tumda Newme, Liangmai Council (N) Khenglubo, Zeliangrong Student Union Nagaland Dithui Newmai and chairman Lamhai Village Council Haibamko and Hd GB Lamhai village Amezi claimed that on September 6, 2019 morning, “50-60 men armed with sophisticated weapons invaded the village, indiscriminately fired upon the villagers and burned down the houses.” They said that the incident demonstrated serious challenge to the civilized society and an action that displayed complete disregard to the government’s ‘status quo’ order in force in the area since June 26, 2019. Despite submitting a memorandum to the deputy chief minister who visited the site along with DGP,

two days after the incident, no positive action was taken to nab the culprits and seize the weapons even after apse of five months, they added. Secondly, the signatories maintained that “Lamhainamdi village was not in disputed land, as it is in the land belonging to Lamhai village, border only with Chumukedima (Angami) traditionally from time immemorial.” They alleged said that instead of respecting the landowner’s right, a ‘status quo’ order was imposed in the area, which was practically applicable only to the real landowners and not the intruders’, who were allowed to do anything with impunity. They said there was no semblance of law being applied with the same yardstick against the alleged intruders. Therefore, the signatories, while criticizing the lopsided attitude of the government, declared that any restriction imposed on Lamhainamdi was unfairly prejudiced action for which it “shall now be resisted at all cost from the day of issue of this press statement.” K Y M C

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Keynote speakers and members of Young Indians with students who attended the annual session. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Nagaland chapter of Young Indians (YI) in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held its annual session on the theme “Connect, learn and grow” at Patkai Christian College (PCC) on Saturday, attended by students from PCC, Unity College and Tetso College. The programme primarily aimed at empowering youth and nation building witnessed three key speakers; singer and

songwriter Alobo Naga, Chümoukedima EAC Avizo Nakhro, and Window Media MD and past chair of CII Nagaland State Council Dr Aotoshi deliberate on the theme “Connect, Learn and Grow”. Alobo Naga spoke on how the road to achieving one’s dream can be a long and arduous with naysayers trying to discourage you. He urged students to “think out of the box” and aspire to become “game changers.” Alobo narrated how he was ridiculed when he took a leap of faith

Guest house-cum museum foundation in Mongsenyimti

Temjen Toy (R) after laying the foundation stone in Mongsenyimti. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Chief secretary, Nagaland, Temjen Toy laid the foundation stone for the construction of guest housecum museum in commemoration of the establishment of the first British outpost in Ao territory at Mongsenyimti village, Mokokchung on February 1. According to DIPR

report, speaking on the occasion, Toy lauded the people, especially the village council, for conceiving and initiating the project on historical facts. He also assured the council to extend all help as and when required for the success of the project. According to historical records, the first British annexation

and setting up of British outpost at Mongsenyimti village was established in the month of August 1888. During the function a brief history and events record was delivered by Meyionen and dedicatory prayer was done by Rev. Imti Pastor, Compound Church Mongseyimti.

by leaving a high paying job to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a singer and pursuing a career in music but how it eventually paid off. He advised them to get rid of the herd mentality, dare to dream and zealously pursue their passion. He left the student with mantra- have a goal, planning towards that goal and setting a definite timeframe to achieve that goal. Chümoukedima EAC Avizo Nakhro, a recipient of the Governor’s gold medal for waste management, who also spoke on

the occasion lamented how the current incorrect method of waste disposal, collect, dispose and burn, posed grave environmental and health risks. He said waste management is not something new but emphasized on the need to reinvent, adopt latest mechanism and methods in waste disposal. Nakhro highlighted the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016 which directed wastes to be segregated at source. But with the habit of chewing betel nut common in Nagaland, he suggested the need for spittoons alongside bins for dry and wet wastes. Nakhro also revealed how the dry waste material recovery facility in Chumoukedima has translated waste into financial gains. Window Media MD Dr Aotoshi spoke on how the narrow and limited perception surrounding business in Nagaland in yesteryears has put a brake on the entrepreneurial development in Nagaland, adding that is government jobs, contracts and supplies that are mainly sought after. On the local economy, Dr Aotoshi pointed out that physical connectivity was enough to propel the

The barking deer before its release by wildlife Kiphire.

DIMAPUR: Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change on released a rescued Indian muntjac (Barking deer) fawn at Anatongre village, Kiphire on January 25. A press release from wildlife warden Suman W M Sivachar stated that, Kiphire Wildlife Division had received reports on January 24 from Anatongre village council, that the fawn was rescued while clearing of fields where it was found abandoned by its mother. Villagers had brought back the fawn to the village for its safety. After visits to the village and discussions with the villagers, a team

led by Inoheto Sema, forest guard including members of the anti-poaching squad then managed to trace out the location on the evening of 25, where previous calls of the deer had been heard. The deer was released within a few feet from its kin. Suman W M Sivachar, Wildlife Warden, Kiphire Wildlife Division held a meeting with the villagers and expressed gratitude to the village council, wildlife committee and villagers of Anatongre for actively helping in conservation of wildlife. The species is protected under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

Wokha observes anti-leprosy day

District customary court morung inaugurated in Phek DIMAPUR: District customary court morung inauguration was held at premise of deputy commissioner office, Phek on February 1, with deputy commissioner, Sachin Jaiswal as the guest of honour. According to DIPR report, speaking on the occasion DC Phek, Sachin Jaiswal called upon the DBs to preserve customary laws and appreciated DBs for their good work. He also urged them to spread the message to other districts so that they may emulate their good works and also lauded them for completing the district customary court morung at the earliest. Speech on the significance of morung was delivered by Rasietho, PA to DC, Phek, folk song presented by Dobashis. Programme was chaired by Chivohu Lohe, district head DB.

economy and that connectivity was also required at the emotional, psychological and mental level. He advocated on the production of mass consumption products and the exploitation of the core competencies for the economy to grow. Dr Aotoshi also pointed out the irony of people from beyond the state or even aboard having to certify organic farming in the state when the state has been inherently practicing organic methods of farming. Other highlights of the programme included welcome remark by Dr Aotoshi, opening remark by the outgoing chair of Young Indians Shukngam Shishak, vote of thanks by incoming chair of Young Indians Medoneizo Putsure and question and answer session. Young Indians NGO was aimed at youth empowerment and nation building was formed in 2002 and the Nagaland chapter in 2008. It has a growing, inclusive membership across all geographies and demographics with over 3200 direct members in 46 chapters, and 25000 students YUVA members from colleges.

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threw light on the stigma attached with leprosy in the society and added that 54 leprosy cases have been cured so far in the district. Later, officials and medical staffs took pledge for sparsh leprosy awareness campaign.

Imtinungla Longkumer EAC Wokha, Dr. N. Mhonchan and medical staff of Wokha.

WOKHA: Anti-leprosy day was observed on January 30 at CMO conference hall, Wokha. A press release from CMO office stated that, during the programme, Dr. N. Mhonchan, zonal leprosy officer Wokha said

that anti-leprosy day was celebrated since 2017 and it also marked the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who led a movement against the stigma of leprosy. Dr. N. Mhonchan also gave a powerpoint presentation of leprosy

awareness activities carried out in the district since the past one year. Speaking at the programme, Imtinungla Longkumer, EAC Hq Wokha talked about the effects of leprosy and the deformities it causes. She also

IHRC holds meeting with DGU & GSUD office on January 30. A press release from the organisers stated that, in the meeting special guest was Kamal Raj, national general secretary of IHRC. DGU chairman welcomed the special guest. Both the Gorkha union and IHRC members highlighted it’s vision and mission on how they can function in serving the society. Kamal Raj as-

Members of IHRC, DGU and GSUD during the meeting.

DIMAPUR: Newly formed organization “International Human Rights Council (IHRC)” Nagaland

chapters state president Akavi N Zhimomi Naga and his colleagues held an introductory meeting

with Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) & Gorkha Student’s Union Dimapur (GSUD) at Gorkha Union

A special handloom expo, organized by Nagaland Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd, and sponsored by office of the Development Commissioner (Handloom), Ministry of Textiles, India, was inaugurated on January 31 at Multi Sports Hall, Imkongmeren Sports Complex Mokokchung by Dharam Raj, IAS, SDO (Civil), Mokokchung. K Y M C

sured that IHRC will stand firm in its mission in fighting against human rights violation in every circumstances. He also applauded the enthusiasm of young leaders of IHRC Nagaland chapter led by Zhimomi. Chairman & advisors of DGU with students union decided to work hand in hand with IHRC as both the organizations shared one vision.

Record Breaking JOB Offers for Gujarat’s Parul University Highest Package of Rs 12.40 Lacs offered by Extramarks With career competencies continuously advancing, so has the demand to produce a highly trained and qualified student resource, equipped with the vital skills to meet this demand. In a bid to supplement the quality needs of the industry, the post graduate students of Vadodara City based Parul University have been exhibiting their quintessential career competences, in the various sectors of the Industry. As a result of this, the University's PG students have been bagging the most lucrative placements opportunities, with the year 2020 displaying with the placement year 2020, marking a new milestone post graduate package record of 12.40 lacscomplimented

Post Graduate Courses offered at Parul University: MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Plan, M.Design, M.Com,

LL.B, LL.M, MA, M.Sc, PGDM, MSW,

MSW – HRM, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, MPH, MHA, MD (Ayurveda),

by average packages of 5.5 lacs per annum. Having onboard quality teaching faculties from IITs and NITs, has allowed the University to offer the most practical centric academic exposure for the post graduate students, during the course of their academics. For the year 201819, the Parul University witnessed 100% of the students receiving the placements, in eminent industries across multiple disciplines. Over 350 companies of significant repute visited the University for post graduate centred campus drives.

MD (Homeopathy) and MPT

“The most significant number of offers were made by Oriqa Ltd offering jobs to 10 students, Collabera Technologies to 6, while Alembic offered to 6 students, Hettich India Private Ltd. offering to 5 students, and Atul Auto Ltd. offering to 4 students, respectively. The most lucrative packages for the year were offered by Jaro Education amounting to 12 Lakhs along with Byjus offering students upto 10 Lakhs. The Federal Bank presented to the post graduate students, packages of upto 9.2 Lakhs, while Nestle offered 6.20 Lakhs, amongst others”, says Dr

Devanshu Patel President of Parul University. 21 students are interning with Colgate, 24 in Britania, 3 in Reliance Jio”, added Patel This University has a well-defined Campus Recruitment Program which starts with internship placement of students prior to final job offering.The highest placement opportunities as of date have been presented by ICICI Bank, which presented opportunities to 28 students backed by Extramarks Educations India Pvt Ltd, which offered placements to 21 students. 315 Companies offered jobs to 201 Parul University students in 2019 302 Companies offered jobs to 151 Parul University students in 2020 K Y M C

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PM to visit Assam on Feb 7

Narendra Modi (File)

G u wa h ati , F e b 1 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kokrajhar on February 7 to attend the celebration of the Bodo peace accord, a senior minister said on Saturday. “GoA has invited Hon PM Sri @narendramodi for his gracious presence at the celebrations for #BodoPeaceAccord at #Kokrajhar on February 7, 2020”, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted. Biswa Sarma visited Kokrajhar town in Kolkrajhar district during the day to review preparations for the rally to be addressed by Modi. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to

Kolkrajhar is confirmed,” he said. The minister discussed details of the programme with bodoland Territorial Council chief Hagrama Mohilary, Rajay Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary and All Bodo Student union leaders. The centre and the Assam government inked a peace agreement with representatives of Bodo organisations on January 27, attempting to put an end to the decades-old Bodo insurgency based on the demand for carving out a separate state out of Assam. The tripartite agreement announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah provides for economic and

Budget people-friendly: Assam CM Sonowal

Guwahati, Feb 1 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday welcomed the Budget and termed it “pro-people” since it structured on the overall theme of ‘Ease of Living’. In a statement, Sonowal said the budget would fulfil the aims and aspirations of all sections. He said it will help Assam and other northeastern states to climb the ladder of “optimum growth” as ‘Kisan Rail’ and ‘Kisan Udaan’ will help farmers in seamless supply of their produce and sell them in international markets in the wake of the government’s ‘Act East Policy’.

Sonowal said farmers of Assam have a “dignified position” in the national agricultural landscape and added that the provision of ‘Kisan Rail’ and ‘Kisan Udaan’ are tantamount to acknowledging skills of state’s farmers. “This budget provision would strengthen the agro-economy of the state,” he said. He hailed the budgetary provision to select Sivasagar among the five archaeological sites in the country to be developed as iconic sites with on-site museums. Sonowal also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the budget.

political development of Bodos without affecting the territorial integrity of Assam. The accord is the third Bodo peace agreement to be signed since 1993. The demand for a separate Bodoland is almost five decades old. As a fallout of the accord, altogether 1,615 cadres of the three factions of separatist organisation National Democratic Front of Bodoland laid down their arms before state Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday. They deposited 178 arms and 4,893 rounds of ammunition. Modi was earlier invited by the state government to declare open the ‘Khelo India’ games in Guwahati on January 10, but the visit did not materialise. The news of the Prime Minister not coming to Guwahati for the games came amid the ongoing protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The All Assam Students Union (AASU), which is spearheading the protests against the new citizenship law, had then warned of mass protests if Modi came here for the games.

Govt to ensure improved flow of funds to Northeast: FM NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): The northeast region has a very high priority in government’s developmental agenda, said the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, stressing upon that the government will to ensure smooth access to financial assistance from funding agencies. Presenting Union Budget 2020 in the Lok Sabha, the minister said that government is ensuring smooth access to financial assistance from multilateral and bilateral funding agencies to help introduce innovative and global best practices. “ C e n t r a l G ove r n ment has effectively used an online portal to reduce gestation period. This has improved the flow of funds to the northeast region,” she said. The government is making all efforts to push Act East policy, to benefit marginalised and vulnerable groups of people in backward and neglected areas of Nor theaster n states. The Centre is stepping up its initiative to consolidate and integrate northeast India with the heartland.

M’laya police detains one in rape case Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 1: Meghalaya Police has detained one person for questioning in the kidnap and rape of a minor girl here in Meghalaya, a police official said on Saturday. Meghlaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, chairperson Meena Kharkongor has also urged upon the police to arrest all the four accused in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on the night of January 29. “We have detained one person for interrogation in connection with the case. We have started questioning him,” a police official said. The police official however refused to divulge any

further detail. Meanwhile, the victim, who is admitted to a city hospital, is still kept in the ICU. “I have also personally met the DGP, R. Chandranathan to immediately register the case since it is a sensitive issue,” Kharkongor said. The four accused had forcefully dragged the girl in their vehicle from one of the petrol pumps in the city. The minor girl was drugged and allegedly raped after she was kidnapped. Kharkongor said that besides sexually assaulting the girl, the accused also cut her body with blade. “After committing the crime, the four accused threw the girl out of their vehicle in one of the market places in the city. I have been informed that the driv-

NO.JUD.21/2017-18/ Dtd. Zbto. the 20th 11 2019 Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate. Shri/Smt L. Khekhuli Sema of Littami New District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that Her Husband Late N. Lhokiye Sema has expired on 19-03-2019. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press the Certificate shall be issued and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. (Peter Lichamo) NCS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-865

DECLARATION Regd. No. 3833/2020 Dated : 31/01/2020 I, Shri. TAKUMENDANG, S/o. Late Mejameren, Permanent resident of Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung, Nagaland and presently residing at Medziphema, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly afﬁrm and declare as under :1. That, I am a bonaﬁde citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That, I am the son of Late Mejameren and the brother of Smt. Putiangla. 3. That, on 30/01/2020 my sister Smt. Putiangla has made a Declaration before the Notary Public, Dimapur bearing Regt. No. 18/20, wherein, she has wrongly defamed our Jenmong Aso of Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung, Nagaland. 4. That, I hereby solemnly declare before one and all and specially before Jenmong Aso of Chuchuyimlang Village; that, any statement and declaration made by my sister is void and untrue, as such, being the legitimate brother of Smt. Putiangla, I hereby declare it null and void. 5. That, I also tender my apology to Jenmong Aso of Chuchuyimlang Village and I take back all the statements made by my sister in social media. 6. That, I along with my sister Smt. Putiangla had a meeting with the members of Jenmong Aso, wherein, my sister apologized before the clan and promised not to repeat the same mistake in the near future. 7. That, I hereby declare that anyone dealing with my sister in whatever capacity shall be doing so at their own behest and the family members or the clan shall not be held responsible for any of her actions whatsoever. That the statement made by me in Para 1 to 7 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and information and nothing material is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 31st day of January, 2020. Notary Public DP-845

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SMTI. JULIAN SITHOU CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 120/19. PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima. DEFENDANTS. Ms. Zakiekhore Assunta and Another. To, 1. Ms. Zakiekhore Assunta, D/o. Pulal, Address: A.G Colony, Kohima : Nagaland. 2. Mr. Pulal, S/o. Biduho, Peon, Office of the Land Resources Department Kohima : Nagaland. Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 1,36,156/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by Pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 20.02.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 27 day of 01.2020. SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND K-289

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SMTI. JULIAN SITHOU CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 124/19. PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima. DEFENDANTS. Mr. John Semy Rengma and Another. To, 1. Mr. John Semy Rengma, S/o. Meshupa Semy, Tseminyu Town, Kohima : Nagaland. 2. Mr. Kenyusinlo, S/o. Meshunpa Semy, Tseminyu Town, Kohima : Nagaland. Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 1,69,206/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by Pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 20.02.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 27 day of 01.2020. SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND K-289

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SMTI. JULIAN SITHOU CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 121/19. PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima. DEFENDANTS. Mr. Keduolhou and others. To, 1. Mr. Keduolhou, S/o. Lt. T. K. Rutsa, Peon, Office of the Industries & Commerce, Kohima : Nagaland. 2. Mrs. Keneihezo Rutsa, V.F.A, Office of the Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Kohima : Nagaland. 3. Mrs. Ketholetuonuo Rutsa, W/o. Mr. Keduolhou Rutsa, P. Khel, Kohima Village, Kohima : Nagaland. Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 27,475/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by Pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 20.02.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 27 day of 01.2020. SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) K-289 KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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Earlier this week, the Centre signed the tripartite Bodo agreement with the banned National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Assam government, ending a decadesold standoff with separatist groups and clearing the decks for further development of the Bodo regions of Assam. The agreement with NDFB highlights the Centre’s attempts to pump greater infrastructure and economic support into the region and comes just days after the Centre signed a pact to permit the settlement of 30,000 Bru tribal refugees in Tripura. The Bodo agreement sets the ball rolling for the government to implement new infrastructure initiatives including construction of highways, bridge, and rural electrification projects. Also with an eye on China, India is working on a number of road and bridge projects to improve connectivity with Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. It includes road networks connecting Aizawl in Mizoram with Kaladan in Myanmar and Imphal in Manipur with Tamu, also in Myanmar.

SUMMON FOR SETTLEMENT OF ISSUE (ORDER-V, RULE-1,5,20) IN THE COURT OF SMTI. JULIAN SITHOU CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) SUIT NO. Money Suit No. 125/19. PLAINTIFF. The Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima. DEFENDANTS. Mr. Ralu Pojar. To, Mr. Ralu Pojar, S/o. S. Pojar, Midland Colony, Kohima : Nagaland. Whereas the Bank of Baroda, Razhu Point, Kohima, Nagaland has instituted suit against you for recovery amount of Rs. 12,487/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by Pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 20.02.2020 at 11:00 A.M without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 27 day of 01.2020. SD/CIVIL JUDGE (SR)/CIVIL JUDGE (JR) KOHIMA : NAGALAND K-289

er of the pick-up vehicle has surrendered before the police,” Kharkongor said. Meanwhile, the Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO), urged the authority to find the culprits immediately. “The government should provide immediate interim compensation to the victim, to help the family as the family had to buy medicines from outside as there were no medicines in the government hospital where the girl is treated,” CSWO president, Agnes Kharshiing said.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Manipur college teachers announce cease work strike from February 3

College teachers at a sit-in-protest at YK College in Thoubal district on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Feb 1: Striking teachers of government colleges in Manipur will go on cease-work strike from February 3 as Federation of Government College Teachers' Association Manipur (FEGOCTA) on Saturday announced intensifying their ongoing strike. With adoption of 7th UGC Pay and Regulations 2018 as key demand, the teachers of government colleges have been on strike since January 28 last. The teachers staged the protest at YK College, Wangjing in Thoubal district on Saturday. Among others, leaders of FEGOCTA and teachers from different colleges in Thoubal district including the teaching staff of the YK College participated in the protest. During Saturday’s protest, FEGOCTA leaders announced that the association has decided to commence indefinite cease work strike from February 3 in its emergency meeting of the executive committee of FEGOCTA on Friday. Besides abstaining from taking classes, the teachers will also cease all activities related to academic activities in their respective colleges. However, there will be relaxation in the activities related to examinations, the leaders added.

The meeting further resolved to launch mass mobilisation on their demands till February 5 for a protest rally on the next day, February 6. The teachers will carry out the mass rally on the streets in Imphal on February 6 and if the government is still silent, the teachers will consider launching more intensified stir from the next day, the leaders informed. Unhappy with the non-implementation of 7th UGC pay and regulations; a long pending demand, the teachers of government colleges have resumed their strike on February 28. The strike resumed after no positive response from the government to the January 27 deadline set by FEGOCTA to the government to issue order implementing their demands. FEGOCTA has been claiming that the state government had already agreed to their demands and the state cabinet had

also approved implementation of 7th UGC Pay and Regulations 2018 in principal. Teachers of the government colleges have been pressing the state government to adopt the 7th UGC Pay and Regulations 2018 since September 2019. The teachers’ body alleged that the state government is indifferent in addressing its demands. While demanding to fulfil their demands, they had even resorted to ceasework strikes. The latest one launched in November last year was suspended after state education minister Th Radheyshyam assured them that he would put the matter to state cabinet within November 4, 2019. A cabinet meeting convened on November 4 agreed in principal to adopt the 7th UGC Pay and Regulations 2018 to the teachers of government colleges. However, the necessary order this effect is yet to be issued.

Dear Ilo, The most loving wishes to the one that makes my life complete. The love between both of us makes life a celebration everyday. But today is extra special because it is my soulmate’s birthday. Happy Born-day. May this day comes to your life for thousand times. Your Irri/Tsuqu

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES NAGALAND ::: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

Dated, Kohima the 29th January 2020

No.CG-64/13-14- As Per the provision of the section 92 (2) of the Nagaland Cooperative Societies Act 2017, after an enquiry and inspection under Section 82 & 83, the following 54 (Fifty Four) number of Primary Cooperative Societies has been shortlisted for cancellation. Therefore, as per section 92(5) & (6) any number of the society or any Organization/Institution/Department may, within two months from the date of publication of the order of Cancellation, may appeal to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nagaland Kohima for such order, failing which, after the lapse of two months the cancellation order will be deemed valid. Statement showing the list of Non-Functioning Primary Cooperative societies for cancellation Sl.No.

Name & Address of the Society

Regd No. & Date

KOHIMA DISTRICT 1

Nounei-o MPCS Ltd. L.Khel Kohima

NL/5617 Dated-12-5-1999

Dzevipfuko MPCS Ltd. Kohima Village

NL/590 Dated-11-8-1983

T.M Govt High School Student Consumer NL/0521 Dated-18-9-1978 Cooperative Society Ltd. Kohima

Kezemia MPCS Ltd. T.Khel Kohima NL/5618 Dated-12-5-1999 Village

Livelihood Agri & Allied Cooperative NL/7687 Dated-28-5-2014 Society Ltd. Daklane Kohima

Kevira MPCS Ltd. L.Khel Kohima Village NL/4802 Dated-28-5-1998

Noklak Town Dairy Cooperative Society NL/ 1267 Dated-15-9-1990 Ltd. Noklak Town

Kingkaio Marketing Cooperative Society NL/6200 Dated-24-8-2006 Ltd. Tronger Village

Wongbou MPCS Ltd. Tuensang Town

NL/2456 Dated-6-7-1994

Konya Village MPCS Ltd. Konya Village

NL/ 1443 Dated-22-3-1991

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Regd. No & Date

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Aquo Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/ 7814 Dated-11-6-2014 Ltd. Hospital Colony, Kiphire

Japhukie Farming Cooperative Society NL/5903 Dated-11-6-2003 Ltd. Bye Pass Jotsoma

Yalu Weaving & Industrial Cooperative NL/ 7813 Dated-11-5-2014 Society Ltd. Hospital Colony, Kiphire

Owners Poultry Cooperative Society Ltd. NL/2467 Dated-28-6-1995 Kohima Village

Excel Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7804 Dated-8-8-2014 Ltd. Hospital Colony Kiphire

Theunyi MPCS Ltd. T.Khel Kohima NL/0131 Dated-15-11-1966 Village

Yakhe Farming Cooperative Society Ltd. NL/ 7809 Dated-11-8-2014 Hospital Colony, Kiphire

Zevikro MPCS Ltd. Kohima Village

Jotsoma Farming Cooperative Society NL/035 Dated-27-11-1962 Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Kimiye Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7815 Dated-11-8-2014 Ltd. Hospital Colony

Aqhuqo Farming Cooperative Society NL/7811 Dated-11-8-2014 Ltd. Rest House Colony, Kiphire

NL/0708 Dated-21-11-1986

Mekhrie MPCS LTd/ Jotsoma Village

NL/5418 Dated-10-8-1998

Swuro MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/5184 Dated-14-7-1998

Niwe Farming Cooperative Ltd Rest NL/7812 Dated-11-8-2014 House Colony, Kiphire

Kezie Krotho Weaving Cooperative NL/2970 Dated-12-5-1999 Society Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Noumvii Piggery Cooperative Society NL/1590 Dated-19-9-1991 Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Iwu Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7805 Dated-8-8-2014 Ltd. Rest House Colony, Kiphire

Vekro Agri & Allied Farming Cooperative NL/6253 Dated-26-2-2007 Society Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Nipakivi Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7845 Dated-3-9-2014 Ltd. Sunrise Colony, Kiphire

Niuke Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7810 Dated-11-8-2014 Ltd. Sunrise Colony, Kiphire

Lidole Weaving & Industrial Cooperative NL/8016 Dated-31-1-2015 Society Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Avis MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Kupu Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7850 Dated-3-9-2014 Ltd. Sunrise Colony, Kiphire

Rhoden Weaving Cooperative Society NL/2508 Dated-16-9-1994 Ltd. Jotsoma Collaege

Kutubo Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/7817 Dated-11-8-2014 Ltd. Sunrise Colony, Kiphire

Science College Cooperative Society Ltd NL/051 Dated- 9-9-1963

Bethel Women Housing Cooperative NL/5769 Dated-28-9-2001 Society Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Nagis Dairy Farming Cooperative Society NL/0489 Dated-18-4-1975 Ltd. Jotsoma Village

Keyho MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/2256 Dated-21-9-1993

NL/2618 Dated-4-5-1995

Thiva MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/2658 Dated-7-6-1995

Mevi MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/4579 Dated-2-4-1998

Lady Lace MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/4600 Dated-15-4-1998

Sede Krothe MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village NL/5256 Dated-23-7-1998

Letu MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/5382 Dated-5-8-1998

Jotsoma MPCS Ltd. Jotsoma Village

NL/0232 Dated-14-12-1968

Nakhrono Consumer Cooperative Society NL/0169 Dated-10-7-1967 Ltd. Jotsoma Village

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MANGKOLEMBA SUB-DIVISION 1

Changkikong Consumer Cooperative NL/059 Dated- 16-7-1964 Society Ltd. Changki Village

Changki Village Service Cooperative NL/061 Dated-16-7-1964 Society Ltd. Changki Village

Yimpeni Staff Consumer Cooperative NL/0105 Dated-21-2-1996 Society Ltd. Waromong Village

Imchock Primary Marketing Cooperative NL/020 Dated-10-2-1968 Society Ltd. Dibuia Village

Osemjojang Consumer Cooperative NL/0284 Dated-4-12-1970 Society Ltd. Dibuia Village

The People Consumer Cooperative NL/0306 Dated-16-11-1971 Society Ltd. Chauleikong Range

Longsak MPCS Ltd. Changki Village

NL/2140 Dated-2-7-1993

Regd No. & Date

TUENSANG DISTRICT 1

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Tempu Agri & Allied Cooperative Society NL/ 8253 Dated-19-1-2016 Ltd. Tuensang Town

(B. BUMO KHIAMNIUNGAN) Registrar of Cooperative Societies Nagaland, Kohima

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBrUARY 2, 2020

Govt to encourage FDI in education

1 dies, over 300 evacuated after set up national police and forensic science universities ammonia leak

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The government will encourage external commercial borrowings and FDI in the education sector for financing infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday. Setting up a National Police University and a National Forensic Science University, linking medical colleges to a district hospital through the public-privatepartnership (PPP) mode to meet the shortage of qualified doctors, degree-level full-fledged online education programmes in top 100 institutions and holding the Ind-SAT exam in Asian and African countries for benchmarking foreign students interested in studying in India are some of the proposals made in the budget presented by Sitharaman on Saturday. Presenting the budget for 2020-21, the finance minister said an amount of Rs 99,300 crore was allocated for the education sector and another amount of Rs 3,000 crore for skill development. “It is felt that our education system needs a greater inflow of finance to attract talented teachers, innovate and build better labs. Therefore, steps would be taken to enable sourcing of external commercial borrowings and foreign direct

Nirmala Sitharaman flanked by Anurag Thakur (R) and a team of officials, shows a folder containing the Union Budget documents on her arrival at Parliament in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

investment so as to be able to deliver higher-quality education,” she said in the budget speech. “A National Police University and a National Forensic Science University are being proposed in the domain of policing science, forensic science, cyber-forensics etc,” Sitharaman said. She added that the new national education policy will be announced soon. “By 2030, India is set to have the largest working-age population in the world. Not only do they need literacy, but they need both jobs and life skills. Dialogues have been held with state education ministries, MPs and other stakeholders about

the education policy. Over two lakh suggestions were received. The new education policy will be announced soon,” the finance minister said. In order to boost employability of general stream students, about 150 higher educational institutions will start apprenticeship-embedded degrees or diploma courses by March 2021. Similarly, for the students of technology streams, the government has proposed to start a programme whereby urban local bodies across the country would provide internship opportunities to fresh engineers for a period of up to one year. “In order to provide

quality education to the students of the deprived section of the society as well as those who do not have access to higher education, it is proposed to start a degree-level, full-fledged online education programme. This shall be offered only by institutions who are ranked within top 100 in the National Institutional Ranking framework. Initially, only a few such institutions would be asked to offer such programmes,” Sitharaman said. With an aim to boost the “Study in India” programme, the government has proposed to hold IndSAT in Asian and African countries.

NOIDA (UP), FEB 1 (PTI): A 42-year-old worker died allegedly after an ammonia gas leak at a Haldiram’s building in the city, while more than 300 others were evacuated from there on Saturday, officials said. The leakage was repor ted around 12 pm, prompting immediate deployment of police force, firefighters and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), they said. There are two adjoining units of Haldiram’s in the building, one was the production unit and the other was its cooling or the maintenance unit, an NDRF official said. “The gas leak had occurred through the valve of one of the 4 ammonia condensers in the maintenance unit where around 22 people were working and evacuated. One of them was taken to a hospital, where he died later,” NDRF Asst Comdt Anil Kumar Singh told PTI. The man who died has been identified as ammonia operator Sanjeev Kumar, he said. More than 300 other workers were in the production unit and they were also evacuated immediately and the building marked isolated for the time being, he said. A team of 47 NDRF personnel was at the spot and the situation was brought under control by 3 pm, as firefighters and Noida Police officials, including sr officers were deployed at the site.

Budget to provide unprecedented relief to taxpayers: Shah scheme shows the commitment of Modi ji, which will improve the life and health of common people,” he said. Shah said through ‘Kisan Rail’ and ‘Kisan Udaan Yojana’, the farmers will join the national and

international markets and their products could be sold at a better price at the right time without damage. This scheme will especially benefit fruit and vegetable growers, particularly our tribal and northeast farmers.

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payers will not only have to reduce tax but will also get relief from simplification of tax system. “I congratulate the prime minister and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a budget, which will benefit farmers, poor, salaried middle class and business class,” he said. Shah said in keeping with the pledge of a healthy India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched new hospitals by the publicprivate partnership (PPP) model to bring ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme to every nook and corner of the country, especially in the Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and in 112 aspirational districts, where there is no hospital under the scheme. The home minister said with the allocation of Rs 100 lakh crore for basic infrastructure in the country, world-class highways, railways, ports, airports, metros will be built in the country, which will not only improve the lives of common people but also give a significant boost to economic activities. “Taking forward the campaigns like home, electricity, toilets, gas and health facilities to all, I welcome Modi ji’s resolve to provide clean drinking water to everyone. The allocation of Rs 3.60 lakh crore in this

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NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Union Budget 2020-21 will contribute significantly in fulfilling the Modi government’s resolve to double the income of farmers and provide unprecedented relief to the taxpayers. In a series of tweets, Shah also said world-class highways, railways, ports, airports, metros will be built in the country with the allocation of Rs 100 lakh crore. “In this budget, the Modi government has taken effective steps to rationalise the tax system, boost the basic infrastructure, strengthen the banking system, promote investment and ease of doing business, which will further the Modi government’s resolve to make India a five trillion-dollar economy,” he said. Shah said the budget will contribute significantly in fulfilling the Modi government’s resolve to double the income of farmers by making provision for irrigation and grain storage to the farmers of the country, as well as a fair price for their produce. The home minister said the Modi government, through this budget, has provided a major and unprecedented relief in income tax to the taxpayers of every category, particularly the middle class, salaried tax-

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NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said 100 more airports will be developed by 2025 to support the UDAN scheme. Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21. She also said 1,150 trains will run under the public private partnership (PPP) mode, also four stations will be redeveloped with the help of the private sector. Besides, the minister promised more Tejas type trains to connect tourist destinations. She said a proposal for setting up large solar power capacity alongside rail track is under consideration.

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Cong slams budget as ‘insipid’, says issue of unemployment not addressed NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Slamming the Union budget as “insipid” and lacking in stimulus for growth, the Congress on Saturday said it does not address the main issue of unemployment and describes the mindset of the government which is “all talk and nothing happening”. The opposition party said the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman comprises piecemeal measures, repackaged schemes, jugglery of tax slabs, and has no real solutions to solve the economic crisis. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said there was no strategic idea or anything concrete in the Union Budget and it described the “hollow” approach of the government that was “all talk”. Talking to reporters outside Parliament soon after the presentation of the budget, he said it does not address the main issue of unemployment confronting the youth of the country. “I did not see any concrete, strategic idea that could help our youngsters get jobs. There were redundant things in the budget and I did not see any central idea,” he said. “It describes the government quite well. There is a lot of repetition, a lot of rambling and nothing concrete. It describes the

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (front) and Rahul Gandhi (L-behind) during presentation of the Union Budget. (PTI)

mindset of the government, all talk, all talk, all talk, and nothing happening,” he said. Senior party leader Ahmed Patel said that at a time when India is in the midst of an economic downturn, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech focuses more on praising the prime minister rather than helping the common citizen. “Longest Budget speech is also the most lacklustre budget ever. After Acche Din, New India, it now appears that the government has also abandoned the target of USD 5 trillion economy,” Patel said in a series of tweets. This budget confirms not only the bankruptcy of the economy but also a bankruptcy of government’s ideas, he claimed. “Piecemeal measures, repackaged schemes, jugglery of tax slabs and no real solutions to solve the present economic crisis,” Patel said

referring to the budget. “After squeezing out LIC of profitability, the government now wants to sell it to rescue itself,” he claimed. Patel also said that after “harassing” taxpayers for last six years, the government seems to have realised its disastrous impact on the economy. “We hope this will not be mere lip service but will be implemented in letter and spirit,” he said. Congress leader and senior spokesperson Anand Sharma said that “budget is insipid, lacking in stimulus for growth” and has no clear roadmap for job creation. Party’s chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also slammed the budget and posed questions to Sitharaman on Twitter. He alleged that the government’s five trillion economy assertion had turned out to be a ‘jumla’ and there was no mention of the word employment in the budget.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 56 Dimapur, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020

A theocratic democracy

hile in India, the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) continues to attract strong resentment expressed through protests since the past few months, the issue has also attracted intense scrutiny of the international fora. United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCR) in a statement last month, described the CAA as "fundamentally discriminatory in nature" while other UN as well as the European Union (EU) guidelines on human rights called on the Indian government to "repeal the discriminatory amendments". The Strasbourg-based European Parliament was expected to vote on a final joint resolution on CAA put forward by more than 500 of its 751 members from five different groups, on grounds that it was discriminatory against Muslims and violates India’s international obligations. It is undeniable that the Act attracted the attention of the international fora not because there are continuing protests only but because there are enough grounds to conclude that it goes against the democratic and secular description that India has been known for. Also the Act is controversial on other counts of being unabashed anti-Muslim and exposing itself as anti-democratic. The Act in effect, rejects any notion that a Muslim can ever be persecuted in his or her own country. There’s enough evidence of Muslims being persecuted in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. For example, neither the Ahmadiyas, who are undoubtedly persecuted in Pakistan, nor do possible asylum seekers like the Rohingyas from Myanmar or Tamils from Sri Lanka have any place in the CAA. For instance, Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen being one of the prominent examples, but the Act excludes them from its purview. There are many Muslims like Taslima Nasreen of Bangladesh who has been blacklisted and banished from the Bengal region (both from Bangladesh and the West Bengal part of India) for her religious beliefs that are seen to be against Islamic tenets. It needs to be reiterated that India a great nation because its Constitution and laws guarantee equal rights to all irrespective of religion, creed, caste or gender. Today,in order to create fear and communal hatred in the guise of resisting Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism, if India starts behaving like any other religious country, then it will not be able to claim any difference from the undemocratic Islamic countries of the Middle East. What reason will then exist to be proud of India? The pro-CAA backers especially political leaders of the ruling BJP in India have not mentioned that the CAA serves two purposes- first polarise India along religious lines and create a vote bank of illegal Hindu Bangladeshi immigrants in the north east who would become the party’s vote bank after being granted Indian citizenship even without first having been recognised as refugees who have been persecuted in the neighbouring countries. Not everybody who opposes the CAA can be described as pro-Muslim as anyone who supports it can be described as anti-Muslim. The massive protests against the CAA by all communities throughout India itself proves that such an Act does not resonate with the multi-religious and multi-ethnic society. This has been reflected in the UNHCR and EU parliament debate on CAA.

DailyDevotion The Call of God

Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel… —1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul states here that the call of God is to preach the gospel. But remember what Paul means by “the gospel,” namely, the reality of redemption in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are inclined to make sanctification the goal of our preaching. Paul refers to personal experiences only by way of illustration, never as the end of the matter. We are not commissioned to preach salvation or sanctification— we are commissioned to lift up Jesus Christ (see John 12:32). It is an injustice to say that Jesus Christ labored in redemption to make me a saint. Jesus Christ labored in redemption to redeem the whole world and to place it perfectly whole and restored before the throne of God. The fact that we can experience redemption illustrates the power of its reality, but that experience is a byproduct and not the goal of redemption. If God were human, how sick and tired He would be of the constant requests we make for our salvation and for our sanctification. We burden His energies from morning till night asking for things for ourselves or for something from which we want to be delivered! When we finally touch the underlying foundation of the reality of the gospel of God, we will never bother Him anymore with little personal complaints. The one passion of Paul’s life was to proclaim the gospel of God. He welcomed heartbreak, disillusionment, and tribulation for only one reason— these things kept him unmovable in his devotion to the gospel of God.

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Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. ~ Abraham Lincoln

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Post-mortem

Views of SCAN ON CAA and Pan Naga Hoho O n 24th Januar y 2020, members of a very seriously concerned Senior Citizens of Nagaland (henceforth referred to as SCAN for brevity) gathered at the MC Hall of Red Cross building at 1.00 pm to discuss issues that would invariably impact the Naga Society now and beyond. The two immediate subjects of concern focused upon were on: (1): CAA and; (2): Pan Naga Hoho...and its long term implication to the Naga society of Nagaland. The deliberated views of the Senior Citizens are as follows: 1. CAA: After a very divergent candid discourse, SCAN arrived at a conscientious conclusion that CAA is an unethical legislation on the part of the BJP led Government of India which violates and infringes on the fundamental rights and Secular spirit of the Constitution of India... as is widely being debated and condemned across the country. It is obvious that one of the minority communities, the Muslims, is being discriminated upon. While this issue may not have an immediate ramification per say against the Naga Christian minority community, if such a law can be imposed against the Muslims....ask ourselves: what stops the Hindu Majority in Parliament from legislating other Laws like that of CAA that would destroy the very fabrics of Secular foundry of Indian Democracy where majority and minority share equal rights in the eyes of Law at present? The present Naga leaders find short-sighted comfort of sheltering under false feeling of security that CAA is not applicable to the State of Nagaland...and therefore our Member representatives of both Houses of Parliament disgracefully voted in favour of CAA... just so as to remain in power and gain budgetary favour of BJP Government at the Centre...individually or collectively. In the first

instance, the question is not very much as to whether CAA is applicable to the State of Nagaland or not. It is of critical importance that the Nagas see the larger picture very sensitively as long as we remain within the India Union as a minority. The BJP Government has made it blatantly and rampantly clear through their RSS ideologue for the past several years that India belongs to the Hindus and Hindu Rashtrya and Hindutva philosophy must be established at all cost now rather than later. CAA is a step closer towards fulfilling this overall intention. The whole purpose is to import and distribute an artificial overwhelming Hindu voting population to drown the entire minority community in the country whereby the Hindus can dictate terms by legislating Laws such as CAA and emasculate the minorities for all times. CAA with a sharp Hindu focus includes other minority faith like the Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities...just so as to attempt a semblance of a crude balancing act to salvage a non-discriminatory face to the International community...but can the Christian minority in India feel comfortable and safe within this devious evolving scenario? The very fundamental commitment of Christian faith and duty is to “go forth and spread the Gospel”. The BJP Government may tolerate the existing Christian minority in the Country but have already started a war against conversion of other faith to Christianity. Laws are bound to be created eventually whereby anti-conversion Laws will be enacted by the Hindu majority in Parliament against other faiths to ensure non-conversion and make it a punishable offence by laws. The Hindus majority in Parliament can enact such a law in the same way as CAA. So whatever be the population of Christians in India...

they will be tolerated only if Christians abstain from trying to convert others into Christianity...which necessarily means Christianity in the long run will die a natural death. The clock is being reversed to the period of Roman history and persecution of Christians. It’s a long term end-game being played to wipe out the minority of other faith to ultimately make India purely a Hindu Country in the end. That is the larger picture here. The fragmented picture that our present State Government leaders are standing on is to proclaim that the State of Nagaland is assured of being outside the purview of CAA...quoting Article 371A and the BEFRA (Inner Line Pass) as our insurance. Firstly, Article 371A has no direct linkage with CAA...other than the broad land law disallowing non-indigenous /non locals from buying or owning landed property in our State. Despite this fact...the Government of Nagaland has already made desperate attempt to convert the foothill sector into a Special Development Zone circumventing all legal impediments to allow settlement of nonindigenous persons in this zone to acquire land and develop it. When we have such a Government wanting to tear down even those small protective walls, we can imagine what the scenario can be. The Special Development Zone could well become the landing ground of 20-30 lakh new Hindu rehabilitees with Indian citizenship from Afghanistan/Pakistan/ Bangladesh flooding our territory with voting right within our boundary. Further, Laws can very well be bent whereby other nonlocal Indian citizens who may not be able to buy or own landed properties on a permanent basis but can very well own land through lease for 100 years at a time for instance for setting mega projects that the

An insult to the Nagas and a diabolical distortion of our History

here was a news item in the local papers of 30thJanuary 2020, that the Indian paramilitary force the Assam Rifles were to inaugurate a war memorial in Mokokchung town, honouring those AR and Indian army personnel killed during insurgency (against Naga freedom fighters) as “martyrs”. Hearing that this “memorial” shall be inaugurated on the 3rd February, we agonize with regret. Why, because these evidences can never be erased from the world’s history and it shall particularly be forever etched in our Ao Naga history. Surprisingly, it has learnt from a reliable source that the Memorial is being inaugurated today (1-2-2020) instead of earlier scheduled for which the reason best known to the Assam Rifles. 1. While struggling for our Naga freedom, starting from 1954 now for more than 60 years, there are innumerable cases of our Aos and Naga villages being burnt to ashes, innocent citizens tortured, raped our womenfolk and our church and school buildings desecrated. Over and above these, countless precious lives were killed, our wealth and resources destroyed, but yet, the Indian Army has never admitted to any of their wrong doing. 2. The Aos and particularly the citizens of Mokokchung town did not commit any crime against anyone, but yet the Indian Army on 27th December 1994, burnt

down the heart of Mokokchung town – 89 shops, 48 houses were burnt down. 17 vehicles and 7 two wheelers razed to ashes, excluding those destroyed by gunfire and shelling. 7 civilians were gunned down, another 5 burned alive including a child and dozens of women were raped at gunpoint. Till now the people of Mokokchung town remembers this day of infamy with bitterness in our hearts. 3. Today, the Indian Government has accepted that the Naga struggle for freedom is a political issue and the talks are still ongoing. During such a time, the Indian Army’s attempt to cover up their years of atrocities in the form of a “Martyr Memorial” in Mokokchung town is an insult to the Ao Nagas. In fact, the Naga National workers irrespective of groups should not allow to build such war memorial in our land as the construction of our enemy’s war cemetery in our own soil is unethical and therefore it is unacceptable. They say “friends of the hill people” however they are shameless aggressors under the shadow of AFSPA. We strongly feel that the Ao community in particular and the Naga people in general must ponder seriously and take befitting steps. On behalf of Ao Concerned Citizen Forum Moa Emchen; CoConvenor and O.Wati Jamir; Secretary

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State Government wants to generate. The whole demographic scenario can undergo a drastic change overnight with BJP lapdogs ruling the roost in the State. This is not just conjecturing. This can and will happen if the present trend of corruptive norms of governance is taken seriously. Nagas are more than ready to slip on a one rupee note. There is no denying that ILP could play a major role in controlling and restricting non-locals entering Nagaland. However, the present mechanism of ILP management in place is but a poor joke at best... in the matter of issuing ILP. It’s but a source of earning pocket money by those placed responsible to issue it. The Nagas ourselves are the ones callously violating the norms by bringing outside labourers under ILP and after work is done, let them loose whoever they want and continue to stay in Nagaland for years on end getting their ILP renewed without a question being raised. Many of them are already enrolled in the electoral roll with voting right as an Indian citizen. The fact of the matter is that the majority comes to Nagaland claiming their origin in Assam. Therefore, when Assam is in trouble and is rightly agitated against CAA it is the same cancer that will impact Nagaland. We therefore need to show solidarity and stand with Assam on this issue as well. But the bottom-line view of SCAN in this is that the Government must consider with utmost seriousness to upgrade the ILP sector as a dedicated Department to the level equal to the status of National Passport placing senior officers with authority and responsibility with a whole lot of regulatory checks and balances being put in place. 2 . PA N N A G A HOHO (PNH): The Senior Citizens of Nagaland sees PNH as a very unnerving gray area within the ambit

of the final solution being proposed by the NSCN (IM). If we are to go by the ‘Competency Clauses’ read out to the people present in meeting at Hebron by the NSCN (IM)...it has serious ramifications. Firstly, PNH will be a statuary body created through Act of Parliament...supposedly for cultural and emotional integration. This body will comprise of all Nagas from Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam...including Nagaland...but is silent about the membership composition criteria of this House. What is absolutely certain however is that, like the present Naga Hoho and the NSF for example, the Nagas of Nagaland will be a minority in this establishment with 16 Tribes as against almost 50 Tribes from everywhere else. NSCN (IM) has been pressing hard to ensure that this body will have an advisory role in matters of Education and Development. When questioned during the meeting with the Governor of Nagaland in this regard, the Hon’ble Governor categorically stated that PNH will be a statutory body since it will be created through an Act of Parliament, and will be funded independently by the GoI, and that the advisory role of PNH in matters of Education and Development would be the same as any other NGOs where they may advise the Government in such matters but that the Government will have the final authority to accept or reject such an advise. If this is truly the case, what one fails to understand is: why enact such a clause of no consequence at all as a part of the final deal? The added unease sets in when NSCN (IM) says that the rules and regulation to manage the PNH will be worked out only after the Body physically comes into being. There is no stopping the PNH to create rules and regulations to make their advisory role into a more mandatory

one in nature. What is additionally unpalatable is that our Naga brothers in Manipur and Arunachal will have their Regional Autonomous Council independently exercising their authority within their respective area without any scope of interference by any Nagas from elsewhere...but that by virtue of their being members of PNH they can dictate terms within the State of Nagaland “that will cease to exist”? The Nagas of Nagaland may be stupid but not stupid to the extent of accepting such nonsense! Finally, we have been made to understand that NSCN (IM) is pressing hard to have PNH established in and around Hebron with an earmarked 1000 acres of land as a starter. Nagas of Nagaland did not sustain a movement for the past 73 years to finally fail to salvage sovereignty or integration and at the fag-end even lose territory that is already ours. The Nagas of Nagaland may not necessarily object to the creation of PNH per say purely for cultural and emotional integration but in the absence of physical integration, its (PNH) interference into the affairs of the State of Nagaland is absolutely absurd and totally uncalled for...leave aside having such a body being established within the State of Nagaland. Since the majority representation will comprise of our Southern Brothers...let the PNH be set up within their majority jurisdiction for better management. Let it be made very clear that their continued presence and interference through PNH in any manner within the State of Nagaland without physical integration is completely and totally unacceptable. Period! Khekiye K. Sema IAS Retd; President; Senior Citizen’s Association of Nagaland and Medoselhou Keretsu; General Secretary; Senior Citizen's Association of Nagaland

Uneasy calm within the NPF

(From previous issue) NPF despite the latter’s outrageous leadership, a concoction of Galho Thus the suspension of Kenye flirtations with the BJP for a pre- laced lavishly with Saffron. In this from the NPF gets most curious con- poll alliance. The come-hither coy eventuality, the swan-song of the sidering that the animosity between winks and endeavours of the NPF oldest regional political party in the TRZ and Kenye had been almost extended to the BJP in the middle region is nigh. palpable after the infamous Midnight part of 2019 were snuffed out by BJP All said and done, sagging morMeeting of February 15, 2017 when leadership in Delhi like a smoker als reign supreme in the crumbling the latter mustered all the NPF does to cigarette butts, even though citadel of the grand old regional parlegislators and convened a meeting the NPF Party President had, a week ty in the State, and the forthcoming with the then Chief Minister TRZ at or so earlier, given a free hand to his bye elections to the two Assembly the Banquet Hall around 11.00 pm disenchanted Legislators wriggling Constituencies may spring up more and demanded that he, TRZ, pave in acute discomfort staying in the than a few surprises. way for the party president to take Opposition bench, to work out any Mean time, we spectators of over the reins of the State. TRZ was political move that would enhance the political arena can only rub compelled to resign; Dr Shurhozelie their, and ostensibly the party’s, our chins raw wondering if the two was sworn in; but to appease TRZ, position in the State’s political firma- power houses within the NPF party Dr Shurhozelie appointed his prede- ment. However, the NPF legislators would pull each other down causing cessor as the Advisor, Finance with returned from Delhi empty-handed a massive cataclysmic implosion, or the rank of a Cabinet Minister. with their chins on their chests like march ahead holding each other’s Five months later, when Dr unwilling school children returning Shurhozelie was asked by party rank home with poor report cards. It is hands so that they do not stab each and file to contest and continue as a speculation worth mentioning other in the back once again. This Chief Minister till Assembly elec- if Kenye’s suspension from the uneasy calm prevailing within the tions of 2018, TRZ literally pulled party indicates the growing clout NPF party could be the proverbial the proverbial rug from beneath of TRZ in the NPF camp, and also calm before the storm. And this the feet of Dr Shurhozelie by tak- the gradual isolation of the Grand storm, if at all it takes place, could ing away majority of the MLAs to Old Man of regional politics from be apocalypse for the grand old Kaziranga and maneuvered his way the party he literally breast-fed all regional party. into the arms of the then Governor these decades. If this is so, we po(Concluded) PB Acharya. Dr Shurhozelie recused litical spectators can expect in the Sebastian Zumvu himself, so to speak, from participat- not-so-distant future, considering (The writer belongs to a political ing in a Vote of Confidence, and the proximity TRZ has with BJP party. These are his personal opinions) well, the rest is his story… TRZ’s story. Anyway, Hell hath no fury like a Chief Minister toppled and Dr Shurhozelie painted his face with a grim sneer and went on a warpath. From his Advisor, Finance, TRZ became “that Heraka Boy”; from the BJP being the NPF’s “natural ally” since 1978 when the regional party Sir, I would like to make a request to the Jio and Idea operators to kindly allied with the Jan Sangh (BJP’s predecessor), it became the very improve their network quality in terms of speed and coverage area as many Devil replete with horns, tail and the consumers at CRPF Camp Area, Lerie, Colony Kohima, since last year, are trishul to pierce the heart and soul facing slow internet connectivity (Below 5 KB/s or sometimes even less then 1 KB/s) starting from evening till midnight. As a result of which out of 1.5 of Christianity and the Naga way of GB/day, an average user consumes only 250-350 mbs/day due to slow Internet life. This warpath, understandably, Connectivity. did not endear the NPF to the BJP, I therefore, would like to request the aforementioned operators to kindly and on the eve of the 2018 Elections, improve/upgrade their services soon, so that the consumers are well benefited the BJP leadership did not want to from their efforts. have any truck whatsoever with the Joel, Lerie Colony, Kohima any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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324 Indians evacuated from Wuhan

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Air India’s jumbo B747 aircraft reached here on Saturday morning after evacuating 324 Indians from China’s Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, officials said. The plane, carrying 211 students, 110 working professionals and three minors, reached Delhi around 7.30 am, they said. Another flight of the airline departed for the Chinese city from here around 1.37 pm, the officials said. Five doctors from the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital who were onboard the first flight are also in the second flight, the Air India spokesperson said. The Indian Army has set up a quarantine facility in Manesar near Delhi to keep around 300 Indian students being evacuated from China’s Hubei province in view of the coronavirus infection outbreak. Separately, borderguarding force ITBP has set up a 600-bedded facility in southwest Delhi’s Chhawla area to quarantine and pro-

Jamia warns of Oppn take on Budget figures... Rs 3.37 lakh cr p-1) Twitter handle, adding that action over protests (FromExpressing allocated for her opposi- the budget seems to have to the Central govern- to no provisions for the de- defence budget another flight departs from Delhi inside campus tion ment’s proposal to sell a velopment of infrastructure

Shuttle buses and an ambulance stand parked near the specially-prepped Air India’s B747 aircraft that airlifted Indians from in Wuhan, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

vide basic medical care to those suspected to have been affected by the virus. Officials said they will be monitored for any signs of the infection for a duration of two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members. The first flight had departed from Delhi airport at 1.17 pm on Friday to evacuate Indian nationals from China, where more than 250 people, none of them Indian, have died due

to the deadly coronavirus infection. Hours after the arrival of the flight from the Chinese city in Delhi, the Air India spokesperson said, “Another flight will depart to Wuhan from Delhi at 12.50 pm today with a different set of crew, same doctors’ team with other aircraft. The rescue team is again headed by Captain Amitabh Singh, Director Operation, Air India.” Before departure , Air

India Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani had said, “No service will take place in the plane. Whatever food is there will be kept in seat pockets. As there will be no service, there will be no interaction (between cabin crew and passengers).” “Masks have been arranged for the crew and passengers. For our crew, we have also arranged a complete protective gear,” he had added.

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Jamia Millia Islamia on Saturday prohibited students from holding any protest meeting or agitation inside the university campus, warning them of strict action, officials said. The varsity administration also directed students to report to it any unauthorised entry of outsiders in campus to avoid “disruption of peace”. The directive comes in wake of recent incidents around the university area. Earlier this week, a student of the varsity was injured outside the campus when a man fired a pistol at a group of anti-CAA protesters before walking away while waving the firearm over his head shouting “Yeh lo aazadi”. “Any kind of protest meeting, agitation, speeches and mass gathering or any unlawful activities causing inconvenience and disruption in the day to day academic functioning are not allowed around the central canteen or anywhere in the Jamia Millia Islamia campus,” the Jamia Registrar said in an official order.

part of its shares in Life Insurance Corporation, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee described it as a plan to “ambush” the legacy of public institutions. Arvind Kejriwal, AAP chief and chief minister of Delhi, which heads to polls in on 8 February, alleged that stepmotherly treatment has been meted out to Delhi again in the Union Budget. “Delhi had high expectations from the Budget, but step-motherly treatment has been meted out to it again,” he posted on Twitter in Hindi. He also took potshots at the BJP, asking, “”When Delhi doesn’t figure in the BJP’s priorities, why should people vote for it?” In Maharashtra, the ruling Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress termed as “disappointing” the Union Budget, which they said didn’t offer much to the “highest taxpayers” of Maharashtra and Mumbai. “The budget has done injustice to Mumbai and Maharashtra,” tweeted Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray from his official

in Mumbai, as also for the funding of the Metro project or the development of rail services in the city. NCP spokesperson Mahesh Tapase accused the government of “over commitment and under delivery” leading to loss of faith of investors, industry sector and consumers. “Instant negative reaction by the stock market proves this,” he said. In Andhra Pradesh, the ruling YSR Congress and the Opposition Telugu Desam Party both dubbed the Union budget 2020-21 as disappointing for the state and decried non-allocation of grants that were overdue to the state. In Tamil Nadu, DMK president and state Leader of Opposition MK Stalin said the annual exercise did not address issues like the economic slowdown and unemployment. Stalin criticised the Budget, saying there were no major allocations for Tamil Nadu and accused the Centre of furthering its agenda of “Hindi imposition” .

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): In a marginal hike, the defence budget was increased to Rs 3.37 lakh crore for 2020-21 against last year’’s Rs 3.18 lakh crore, belying expectations of a significantly enhanced allocation to fast-track long-pending military modernisation. Out of total allocation, Rs 1.13 lakh crore has been set aside for capital outlay to purchase new weapons, aircraft, warships and other military hardware, according to the Union Budget presented in Lok Sabha on Saturday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The revenue expenditure which includes expenses on payment of salaries and maintenance of establishments has been pegged at Rs 2.09 lakh crore. The total outlay does not include Rs 1.33 lakh crore set aside separately for payment of pensions. The percentage of the allocation has almost remained static at around 1.5% of the GDP which, according to experts, is the lowest since the 1962 war with China.

Strike affects banking services Kamra sends legal notice to IndiGo demanding apology DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, banking services in Nagaland was affected in view of the two-day bank strike called by United Forum of Bank Unions. The strike was called under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine bank unions, including All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and National Organisation of Bank Workers (NOBW) to press for wage revision

pending since November 2017. However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were operational. Bank employees held demonstrations outside their respective banks. In Mokokchung town, bank employees held a protest outside SBI, Regional Business office. CCM of the State Bank of India Officers’ Association (NEC) urged upon all the employees to cooperate with the UFBU. He also expressed concern that the strike was unavoidable to draw the

attention of the IBA and the government to resolve the wage revision and other legitimate demands. SBI Wokha branch employees also staged protest at Wokha Town. Regional president of SBIOA Mokokchung region Yansaromo T. Lotha briefed the members about the ongoing protest and the charter of demands. All India Bank Emp l o ye e s ’ A s s o c i a t i o n (AIBA) Saturday informed that around 31 lakh cheques amounting to Rs 23,000 crore remained uncleared across the country on the first day of the strike.

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Days after IndiGo banned Kunal Kamra for a six-month period for allegedly heckling journalist Arnab Goswami on a flight, the comedian has sent a legal notice to the airline demanding an unconditional apology, revocation of the ban and Rs 25 lakh compensation. In a legal notice sent to the airline on Friday, Kamra’s lawyer asked the airline to “pay compensation towards my client in sum of Rs 25 lakhs on account of the mental pain and agony suffered by my client as well as losses incurred on account of cancellation of his sched-

uled shows and programmes in India as well as aborad on account of adoption of a totally illegal, arbitrary and high-handed procedure which is against the extant DGCA CAR (regulations)”. An IndiGo statement said, “The company will duly respond to any legal notice that it receives in relation to this matter.” Kamra was banned by India’s largest airline for six months on Tuesday for allegedly harassing Goswami on the Mumbai-Lucknow flight. SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India also imposed a similar ban on Kamra without specifying any period. While aviation regula-

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Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2020-21 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

to increase investment limit for FPIs in corporate bonds from 9 per cent to 15 per cent. Abhinav Gupta, President, Capital Market, Share India Securities, said, “We are extremely disappointed with budget. No significant announcement for industry or consumers. Name sake changes in income tax slabs only to create political mileage that may not lead to any significant changes in growth prospects in near term. “The FM could have made several key initiatives to spur investment and domestic consumption to address the pain points of the economy. While this budget could have focused on capital creation for nationals as well.” Sectorally, BSE realty index plunged 7.82 per cent, followed by capital goods, industrials, finance, bankex and metal. IT and teck ended with gains of up to 1.41 per cent. “DDT removal is good as it increases dividends received in the hands of the taxpayer. However, such receipts now are taxable in their hands. Those above 20 per cent tax slab will now face more tax on their dividend income,” said Archit Gupta, Founder, and CEO, ClearTax.

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MUMBAI, FEB 1 (PTI): The Sensex logged its biggest single-day plunge in more than a decade on Saturday after the Union Budget failed to live up to market expectations of growthboosting measures and fiscal discipline. The benchmarks, which started on a shaky note, tanked soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pegged the fiscal deficit at 3.8 per cent for the current fiscal, compared to the earlier target of 3.3 per cent of GDP. Presenting the Union Budget for 2020-21 in Parliament, Sitharaman also proposed lower income tax slabs for those foregoing various exemptions, and removed dividend distribution tax on companies, effectively shifting the tax burden to the recipients. Nosediving nearly 1,275 points from the day’s high, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 987.96 points or 2.43 per cent lower at 39,735.53. This was the benchmark’s biggest drop since October 24, 2008, when it had plummeted 1,070.63 points, and the fourth biggest fall overall. On similar lines, the 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 300.25 points or 2.51 per cent to close at 11,661.85. Investor wealth, mea-

DIMAPUR: Roodraksh Infratech, one of North East India’s leading real estate developers will be launching its’ new venture, Roodraksh Kundan on February 2, that is extensive, not only in size but also in features, right beside the SFS school, Satgaon, Guwahati. Roodraksh Kundan is offering for the first time in NE India, 2 & 3 BHK premium yet affordable homes that are pre-inspected by MACJ in collaboration with A Buyers Choice Home Inspections, USA. Strategically located off VIP Road, the project is close to prime commercial centres and well connected to the social infrastructure of Guwahati. Roodraksh Kundan,

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DIMAPUR: State level exhibition and entrepreneurship conclave under the National SC/ST Hub (HSSH) scheme of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India will be held from February 5 to 8 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. According to DIPR report, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland Lithrongla G.Chishi has informed that the conclave is being organised under the aegis of Ministry of MSME, NIDC LTD and department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland. She also informed that the conclave is aimed towards building up strong entrepreneurial skills/ competitiveness, business linkages, hand holding with financial institutes and through technology intervention.

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Stage set for Trump acquittal Senate rejects motion calling for new witnesses in impeachment trial

WA S H I N G TO N, F E B 1 (PTI): The Republican Party-controlled US Senate on Friday narrowly rejected the opposition Democrats’ motion to call new witnesses and documents for the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump. As a result, the Senate is expected to acquit Trump of the charges early next week. He is scheduled to deliver his third State of the Union Address on February 4. The move to invite new witnesses was defeated by 51 to 49 votes. In the 100-member Senate, the Republican Party has 53 seats and the Democrats 47. Two of the Republican Senators, Mitt Romney and Susan Collins, sided with the Democrats in this vote to call former White House national security advisor John Bolton and other Trump aides to testify. The Democrats need 67 votes to convict and remove Trump from the White House. “The vote represented a major victory for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Trump, both of whom have been calling for Republicans to reject the motion and move toward ending the trial,” Politico said. The House, wherein the Democrats enjoy a majority had impeached Trump

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on two counts of misuse of power and obstruction to the Congress. The Senate started the impeachment trial last week. “The Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats keep chanting “fairness”, when they put on the most unfair Witch Hunt in the history of the U.S. Congress. They had 17 Witnesses, we were allowed ZERO, and no lawyers. They didn’t do their job, had no case. The Dems are scamming America!” Trump said in a tweet moments before the voting on move to call new witnesses. “Democrats = 17 Witnesses. Republicans = 0 Witnesses,” Trump tweeted after the vote justifying the Senate vote against the move to call new witnesses. “The vote Friday represented a major victory for Republican leadership,” The Wall Street Journal said. According to the Journal, the vote on whether to convict

or acquit Trump may not take place until next week, likely on Wednesday. There was “no need” for the Senate to re-open the investigation which the House Democratic majority chose to conclude and which the managers themselves continue to describe as overwhelming and beyond any doubt, Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell said. “Never in Senate history has this body paused an impeachment trial to pursue additional witnesses with unresolved questions of executive privilege that would require protracted litigation,” he said. “We have no interest in establishing such a new precedent, particularly for individuals whom the House expressly chose not to pursue,” McConnell told reporters. “We knew this was an uphill fight,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters. “We’re not in the majority; we have a president who strikes fear in the hearts of Republicans,” he added. “To not allow a witness, a document--no witnesses, no documents--in an impeachment trial is a perfidy. It’s a grand tragedy, one of the worst tragedies that the Senate has ever overcome. America will remember this

day, unfortunately, where the Senate did not live up to its responsibilities, where the Senate turned away from truth and went along with a sham trial,” Schumer said. “If the president is acquitted with no witnesses, no documents, the acquittal will have no value because Americans will know that this trial was not a real trial. It had no witnesses, no documents, is a tragedy on a very large scale,” the Senate Minority Leader alleged. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described it as a “sad day” for America. “The Senate Republicans’ vote against calling witnesses and compelling documents in the impeachment proceedings makes them accomplices to the President’s cover-up,” she said. “The President was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He is impeached forever. There can be no acquittal without a trial. And there is no trial without witnesses, documents and evidence,” she added. “It is a sad day for America to see Senator McConnell require the Chief Justice of the United States to preside over a vote which rejected our nation’s judicial norms, precedents and institutions to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law,” Pelosi said.

Maldives rejoins Commonwealth as UK leaves EU LONDON, FEB 1 (PTI): Maldives was officially readmitted to the Commonwealth on Saturday more than three years after the Indian Ocean archipelago nation quit the organisation over criticism of its human rights record, taking the count of the bloc’s membership countries back to 54. The island nation’s rejoining came just over an hour after the United Kingdom left the European Union following 47 years of membership. The island nation had quit the Commonwealth in October 2016 after being threatened with suspension over its human rights record and lack of progress on democratic reform. It submitted a request to rejoin in December 2018, when President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wrote to Commonwealth SecretaryGeneral Patricia Scotland. “The reform process underway in Maldives aligns with the values and principles of the Commonwealth and we encourage the nation to continue on this path,” said Baroness Scotland, as she welcomed the country and its people back to the fold. “Commonwealth members were pleased to note these developments and are happy once again to count Maldives as a member of the family. Together we will support Maldives to realise its ambitions,” she said.

Celebrations mark UK’s exit from EU

Brexit supporters celebrate during a rally outside Stormont in Belfast, Northern Ireland as Britain left the European Union on Friday. (AP/PTI)

LONDON, FEB 1 (PTI): The UK’s divorce from the European Union has come into force over three years after the landmark Brexit vote, making it the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership, triggering celebrations across the country to mark the historic moment. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the historic moment as the dawn of a new era for the UK in his address to the nation just before Brexit. Brexit came into force at 2300 GMT on Friday. “This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act in our great national drama,” said Johnson, in his video message which promised hope and opportunity to every part of the United Kingdom. “It is not just about some legal extrication. It is potentially a moment of real national renewal and

change. This is the dawn of a new era in which we no longer accept that your life chances – your family’s life chances – should depend on which part of the country you grow up in,” he said. A party at Parliament Square and a light display count down at Downing Street marked the historic moment, while elsewhere in the country there were some anti-Brexit rallies. “Let us celebrate tonight as we have never done before. This is the greatest moment in the modern history of our great nation,” said Nigel Farage, the leader of the Brexit party and someone who has campaigned incessantly for the UK to leave the EU. Brexit parties were also held in pubs and social clubs across the UK as the country counted down to the official departure, with lower key anti-Brexit events in some parts of the country which

had voted to remain in the referendum. Parts of Scotland, which had voted to remain in the EU in the June 2016 referendum, held candlelight vigils to express its opposition to being dragged out of the bloc along with the rest of the UK. It has revived calls for another independence referendum to be able to vote on its union with Britain. Police in London arrested four men and also charged one man with criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly, while one arrest was made in Glasgow. While there will be little change instantly as the UK and the EU enter into a preagreed period of transition from Saturday until the end of December, the process of complete extrication from the now 27-member economic bloc will begin right away. Johnson was keen to highlight his vision of a friendly negotiation process for both sides to thrash out a new trading relationship as the beginning of a “new era of friendly cooperation” between the EU and an energetic Britain. Celebrating the UK’s “recaptured sovereignty” to deliver the changes the June 2016 referendum vote signified, he noted: “Whether that is by controlling immigration or creating freeports or liberating our fishing industry or doing free trade deals… is the right and healthy and democratic thing to do.”

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Mahmoud Abbas (File)

this solution,” Abbas said. “I will not have it recorded in my history that I have sold Jerusalem.” He said the Palestinians remain committed to ending the Israeli occupation and establishing a state with its capital in east Jerusalem. Abbas said that the Palestinians wouldn’t accept the US as a sole mediator in any negotiations with Israel. He said they would go to the United Nations Security Council and other world and regional organisations to “explain our position.” The Arab League’s head, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, said the proposal revealed a “sharp turn” in the longstanding US foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “This turn does not help achieve peace and a just solution,” he declared. Aboul-Gheit said that the Palestinians reject the proposal. He called for the two

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sides, the Israelis and the Palestinians, to negotiate to reach a “satisfactory solution for both of them.” President Trump unveiled the long-awaited proposal Tuesday in Washington. It would allow Israel to annex all its West Bank settlements — which the Palestinians and most of the international community view as illegal — as well as the Jordan Valley, which accounts for roughly a fourth of the West Bank. In return, the Palestinians would be granted statehood in Gaza, scattered chunks of the West Bank and some neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Jerusalem, all linked together by a new network of roads, bridges and tunnels. Israel would control the state’s borders and airspace and maintain overall security authority. Critics of the plan say this would rob Palestinian statehood of any meaning. The plan would abolish the right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced by the 1948 war and their descendants, a key Palestinian demand.

WASHINGTON, FEB 1 (PTI): Advising its citizens to reconsider visiting Pakistan due to terrorism, the US on Friday issued the highest level travel alert for the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with the Line of Control. The Level 4 of US travel advisory means asking citizens not to travel to the provinces of Balochistan, K hy b e r Pa k h t u n k h wa (KPK) along with the LoC. The rest of the areas in Pakistan continues to remain on Level 3 of the travel alert. “Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border. Militant groups are known to operate in the area. India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border,” the State Department said. Indian and Pakistani military forces periodically exchange gunfire and artillery fire across the LoC, the advisory said. “Do not travel to KPK province, which includes the former FATA. Active terrorist and insurgent groups routinely conduct attacks against civilians, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government

offices and security forces,” the State Department said. These groups historically have not discriminated between government officials and civilians. Assassination and kidnapping attempts are common, including the targeting of polio eradication teams, it said. According to the State Department, terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Pakistan. A local history of terrorism and ongoing ideological aspirations of violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian as well as local military and police targets, it said.

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HEPAK VANGHBUNG jeileidai, Hanggo yiangnuy-ao jeitong Jeilei. Shejao, oba niungyung Leepu yimshep vanglent daijao Nepe yungkhih.

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CAIRO, FEB 1 (AP): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened to cut security ties with both Israel and the US on Saturday, in a lengthy speech delivered at an Arab League meeting in Egypt’s capital that denounced a White House plan for ending the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. The US plan would grant the Palestinians limited self-rule in parts of the occupied West Bank, while allowing Israel to annex all its settlements there and keep nearly all of east Jerusalem. The summit of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo was requested by the Palestinians, who responded angrily to the American proposal. Abbas said that he told Israel and the US that “there will be no relations with them, including the security ties” following the deal that Palestinians say heavily favours Israel. There was no immediate comment from US or Israeli officials. The Palestinian leader said that he’d refused to take US President Donald Trump’s phone calls and messages “because I know that he would use that to say he consulted us.” “I will never accept

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Ex-K-pop star Seungri indicted in sex case

Helen Mirren calls out BAFTA over allwhite nominations

KJo's 'Takht' is B’wood's X-mas 2021 release

ilmmaker Karan Johar’s upcoming film “Takht” is set to release on December 24 next year. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor, and will mark Johar’s return to big screen direction for the first time

since his 2016 release, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”. “Presenting #TAKHT. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta. Screenplay by Sumit Roy. Starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi Kapoor AND Anil Kapoor. Releasing Christmas, 24.12.2021,” tweeted Johar. (IANS)

reported that they were “drugged and served to men” at clubs in South Korea. Soon Seungri exited from the entertainment business. “It would be better for me to retire from the entertainment business at this poin. As for the ongoing probe, I will take the investigation seriously to clear all allegations,” he said in a statement on Instagram in March 2019. He added he was concer ned he would cause “further damage to people around me”, and he would be “criticised by the public” besides “being treated as a nation’s enemy during the investigation”. (IANS)

Cent has been given a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Helping Fiddy – aka Curtis Jackson – to celebrate the moment was Dr Dre and Eminem, the latter delivering an emotive speech to mark the moment. Honouring the ‘In Da Club’ rapper, Eminem said: “Of all the things I don’t remember about 2002, I have a very clear memory of the first time I met 50. One of the first things I noticed about 50 was his presence because it just kind of felt like, he’s gonna be a star… It just seemed like he was the whole package. “Dre and me knew that if something worked on us, it was gonna work on the rest of the world and I’m glad we trusted our instincts…I just wanna say man, I’m here today because this is not only a business partner to me, it’s one of the best friends I’ve ever known in the world.” Eminem continued: “I would say that it’s much more fun to be his friend than it is to be his enemy because this guy is fucking relentless. And he won’t stop. And the same way that he’s relentless in his battles, he’s also relentless in his business.

“He’s an artist, an entrepreneur, an actor, a director, a producer…he can juggle, he’s great at Scrabble. He pretty much does it all. We’re always up for a game of Scrabble, guys.” Eminem also thanked 50 for helping him with a “lot of hard times.” Eventually, 50 appeared on the stage and took aim at Evanescence who famously beat him to the Best New Artist Grammy in 2004. “You got the largest

debut hip hop album [but] you don’t got no best new artist trophy. The best new artist they gave that shit to Evanescence. Can you find fucking Evanescence? I ain’t seen Evanescence since that night. Since that night they gave them the trophy.” After the jokes, the rapper looked emotional and thanked everyone for attending. Earlier this week, 50 Cent said that the death of basketball great Kobe Bryant has made him re-

evaluate his his history of feuding. Writing on Instagram, the rapper posted a video of him embracing the late sportsman after a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks. “i feel like i have to achieve what i want in life now after this,” he said. “i have to focus, i’m not arguing with anyone anymore i ll [sic] deal with it another way if there’s a problem.” (NME)

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having sex and sharing the footage without his partners’ consent. He was sentenced to six years in prison. Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, avoided spending time on remand at a hearing at Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on January 30, after being charged with organising prostitution, habitual gambling, and violation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, reports aceshowbiz.com. Seungri’s involvement in the case was as a partowner and public relations liaison of a nightclub in Seoul’s exclusive Gangnam district. The charges come a year after a string of women

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ormer K-pop idol Seungri has been indicted for prostitution and habitual gambling. This comes a year after the allegations first came to light in a sexual abuse scandal that rocked South Korea’s entertainment industry. Seungri has denied all allegations. The indictment is the most recent event in the Burning Sun scandal, which revealed the scale of a sexual abuse scandal in the Gangnam district. More than 350 people were arrested in the operation. Several other K-pop stars have been embroiled in the scandal, with singersongwriter Jung Joon Young admitting to filming himself

ctress Helen Mirren has called on British film and TV fans to demand more from BAFTA Awards voters, after they failed to hand a single acting nomination to non-white stars. The Oscar winner is also irked that no women are represented in the directing category at the award event, which will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London, reports aceshowbiz.com. “People should be impatient... and they should keep demanding change. It will come, incrementally, but it will only come if people demand it. And keep demanding it. Put your banner up for more roles for women, more roles for black women, especially, and more women directors. Keep demanding change. It’s good to be impatient,” Mirren told the Mail Online. She doesn’t want to see tokenism at awards shows. (IANS)

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Through this column, the Kezoma Village Gazetted Officers Krotho would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to MISS LORHIENÜ TASE, D/o Shri Kedusul Tase for successfully clearing the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2019 conducted by UPSC under Geological Survey of India. The Krotho lauds her achievement and also pray that our Almighty God bless her and wishes success in her future endeavor. (ZHOPOVI ZECHO) (KRONEICHO NAKI) Secretary President

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Shri. Kazheto Kinnimi, Advisor, CAWD & NSDMA unveiled the foundation stone of the Akuluto Area Union Dimapur (AAUD) Site during the General Session of the 12th Akuluto Area Union Dimapur on 31st January 2020.

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Dr. Chenjei Konyak (JACAOA) Mr. Chingong Konyak W. Moba Konyak (JACAOA) MR. MON 2020 The CASU would like to extend heartiest congratulation to Dr. CHENJEI KONYAK and Shri. W. MOBA KONYAK, JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE AGAINST OPIUM ADDICTION (JACAOA) Tobu and Chen Area for receiving Governor’s Award for creating social awareness on prevailing social ills and its mitigation for the year 2020. CASU also congratulate Mr. Chingong Konyak, S/o Shri. Yayem Konyak of Chenwetnyu Village for wining 2nd MR MON Title 2020, organized by Elite Team in the nd 2 International Trade Expo 2020. (S. JOSEPH) (S. MANPANG) President Gen. Secy.

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The Sungratsu Walling Kidong, Dimapur convey our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Chuba Walling, NPS, (Deputy Commandant, 9 th IR), S/o. Late Temjentsungba Walling for receiving the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of 71st Republic Day celebration on 26th Jan’ 2020. We further pray that our Almighty God will continue to bless him with good health and long life in his future endeavour.

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Cristiano is a monster, Ibra is crazy, Leo is the best: Di Maria Paris, Feb 1 (IANS): Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria has said that while he has played with some of the best footballers in the business, he reserved the highest praise for his countryman Lionel Messi. “It was a dream to have the possibility to play with [Wayne] Rooney, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Cristiano [Ronaldo], Leo [Messi]... they were players that I used on the PlayStation and I would never have imagined I’d get to play with them,” Di Maria told TyC Sports. “I used to watch them and then to have the opportunity to play with them was really nice. “Leo is the best of the four, Cristiano is a monster and Neymar is simply a joy for football. He’s Brazilian and when he plays all he does is have fun. Ibra

over - defending the nine runs that the Kiwis needed with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor at the crease - it was Shardul Thakur who stole the show in Friday’s encounter, defending just seven runs and picking two wickets. The Kiwis clearly choked under pressure as they lost as many as four wickets in the 20th over in Wellington. More impor-

is crazy, a total character. On the pitch he might seem like a bad guy but he is awesome, a really good guy. I got along with him very well when he was here. “Rooney is a quiet guy. I never thought he would be as strong as he is. With all the great players I have played with, it’s hard to choose. But if I had to pick one, it would be Leo.” Di Maria feels that his clubmate Kylian Mbappe will become one of the best in the world if he carries on the way he has so far in his career. “Mbappe is a little animal,” Di Maria said. “He has a great mentality. He’s a good boy, always calm, and plays at a high level. Even with everything he has done, he can do more. If he continues with the mentality he has, I know that he will win the Ballon d’Or.”

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his memory. “It’s a very big loss, something that you can’t forget. Being from here, a Lakers fan ... I can’t explain it in words,” says a visibly upset Daniel García, who is accompanied by his wife and children, all dressed in the official uniforms of the team. As the start of the game approaches, the gold and purple tide of the Lakers’ colours gets bigger

and bigger at the corner of Figueroa and Chick Hearn Streets. Predominant are numbers 8 and 24, those that Bryant used in his

Aizawl, Feb 1 (IANS): Real Kashmir defeated former I-League champions Aizawl FC 2-0 at the JLN Stadium on Saturday, thanks to some gutsy defensive work and all-round display from Mason Robertson, who was rightly adjudged the Hero of the Match. Real Kashmir scored their first goal early in the 16th minute through Higginbotham while their second goal came from Mason Robertson in the 82nd minute. With this win, Real Kashmir FC have now moved up to fifth with 12 points from 8 games while Aizawl FC stay rooted to the tenth spot with 8 points from 9 games. The first half began with visitors Real Kashmir FC pressing hard for a lead. The English duo

long career with the team, which welcomed him as a son, even though he was born 41 years ago in Philadelphia, at the other end of the US. Luz Gallego, who says she is one of Bryant’s biggest supporters, lamented the pain that his widow Vanessa, of Mexican origin like her, must be going through. “You put yourself in a mom’s place with the loss of Kobe ... It’s a very big sadness. We hope the family will overcome and get up as soon as possible from this great pain,” she says. “There are many people who really loved him very much.”

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duced to Rs 50.00 from the earlier Rs 77.15 crore. The government also reduced the allocation to Sports Authority of India (SAI) from the revised Rs 615 crore to Rs 500 crore. The SAI is the nodal organisation to manage nationals camps, provide infrastructure, equipment and other logistics to the country’s sportspersons. The allocation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games-SAI stadia renovation was also slashed to Rs 75 crore from Rs 96 crore last year. National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons will continue to get the same amount of Rs 2 crore as earlier, while, at Rs 50 crore, there was also no change in the allocation for the enhancement of sports facilities in Jammu and Kashmir. Laxmi Bai National Institute of Physical Education will, however, get Rs 55 crore, Rs 5 crore more than the last budget. In the budget for 201920, Rs 2216.92 was allocated for sports but it was later revised to 2776.92.

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Karnam Malleswari made history in 2000 when she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, clinching bronze in weightlifting (69kg category) at the Sydney Games. Malleswari, who has won two World Championships gold medals, expects Mirabai Chanu to stand on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics. “ I a m ex p e c t i n g Mirabai Chanu to perform very well at the Olympics this year. She learned a lot at the last Olympics, and I am sure she will win a medal this year,” said the 44-year-old. After successfully hosting the Khelo India Youth Games in January, the Indian government has decided to organize the Khelo India University Games in Bhubaneswar from February 22 to March 1, 2020. Malleswari believes that Indian athletes will get better if they play more tournaments.

I-league: Robertson helps Real Kashmir conquer Aizawl 2-0

Inside the temple where Kobe Bryant is ‘immortalised’ Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS): For thousands of fans of the late Kobe Bryant, the legend of one of the best players in NBA history will be “immortalised” in what was his temple for 20 seasons: the Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers. “It hurts all of us, even though we are not part of his family. But we carry him in our hearts... This man has already been immortalised,” Mauricio Ayala, a fan who claims to have seen Bryant score most of his points, has said. A few meters from Ayala, a couple of about 60 years of age is wrapped in a hug that lasts about a minute, while other fans silently watch the emotional scene, reports Efe news. Much happens in one of the Lakers stadium entrances, minutes before the team’s first game after the death of one of the icons of the franchise. Some asked for the stadium to be officially named the “Kobe Bryant Center”, or something similar that would pay tribute to the NBA icon who died last Sunday in a helicopter accident with one of his daughters, Gianna, and seven other people. “Gigi”, is also remembered in T-shirts, dedications, photographs and even in the panels that the Lakers have installed in the stadium before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The silence is broken every few minutes when followers sing “Kobe, Kobe!” or another song in

NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The government on Saturday allocated Rs 2826.92 crore to the sports budget for the next financial year, which is an increase of a mere Rs 50 crore from the revised estimates of 2019-20. The government gave a substantial hike of Rs 312.42 crore to its flagship Khelo India programme by allocating Rs 890.42 crore as compared to the 2019-20 revised amount of Rs 578 crore, which meant that most of the other heads got reduced allocation in an Olympic year. The highest reduction was seen in National Sports Federations with Rs 245.00 crore being allocated in the union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Rs 55 crore less than the revised Rs 300.85 for 2019-20. As far as incentives for sportspersons are concerned, the budget has proposed to slash the amount from Rs 111 crore to Rs 70 crore. The budget for National Sports Development Fund also got re-

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of Kallum Higginbotham and Mason Rober tson ensured that the Aizawl defence was on their toes right from the first minute. A few attempts for an early lead by the snow leop-

ards went in vain thanks to the alert defending by the Aizawl defenders and their goalkeeper. However, as the game progressed, the visitors tightened the screw and their efforts soon yield-

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ed results, when a fantastic pass from Mason Roberston to Higginbotham, saw the latter make no mistakes in finding the back of the net in the 16th minute. Aizawl did try mak-

ing a comeback through a counter-attack in the very next minute, but lack of creativity inside the final third kept them away from finding that much-needed equaliser. The game thereafter saw both sides making an attempt to score but to no avail. Aizawl tried to make a comeback in the final few minutes of the first half but some good glovework from Phurba Lachenpa of Real Kashmir FC saw the visitors maintain their 1-0 lead as the first 45 minutes of the game came to an end. The second half began with the visitors again pressing hard to consolidate their lead, but were not able to convert any opportunity, while hosts Aizawl FC who looked scattered tried helplessly to find a muchneeded equaliser.

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The Yimchunger Union Diphupar Area Dimapur extends our deepest appreciation and congratulate Mr Tokiumong (IPS) IGP Nagaland for bring conferred President's Award during 71st Republic Day on 26th January 2020. It is our hope and prayer that you will continue to shine and be successful in all your endeavours. The Yimchunger Union Diphupar Area Dimapur also express our heartiest congratulations to you for bringing honour with your achievement. May you continue to bring laurels to our Union and Community at large. May the Lord bless you. President, YUDA Gen. Sec., YUDA Dimapur : Nagaland Dimapur : Nagaland

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in both the encounters. India skipper Kohli has often spoken about the need to keep the winning momentum going when it comes to the shortest format of the game and that is exactly what his team has been doing against the Kiwis in this 5-match series. While Mohammed Shami stole the show in the third T20I with a brilliant last

Barcelone, Feb 1 (IANS): FC Barcelona has confirmed a deal after reaching an agreement with Palmeiras for midfielder Matheus Fernandes as he will will join the club over the summer for a fee of 7 million euros plus 3 million in add on and the player will sign a five year contract that will take him up to the end of the 2024-25 season and his buyout clause is set at 300 million euros. “FC Barcelona and Palmeiras have reached an agreement on the transfer of Matheus Fernandes Siqueira and he will join the Club on July 1, 2020,” the club said in a statement. “The transfer fee will be 7m euros plus an extra 3m and the player will sign a five-year contract that will get him by the end of the 2024/25 season and his purchase clause is set at 300m euros,” it added. Fernandes started his career in the youth teams at Botafogo and made his first team debut in 2016 for the Brazilian club. In two years with the team he made 76 appearances, scoring twice and providing four assists in which time he also claimed the Carioca championship with Botafogo.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI, FEB 1 (IANS): A 5-0 whitewash will be on the mind when Virat Kohli and his boys take on New Zealand in the final T20I at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. For the hosts, it will be all about playing for pride after they lost the third and fourth T20I in the Super Over, having dominated majority of the game

tantly, stand-in skipper Tim Southee once again failed to defend New Zealand’s score in the Super Over after failing against the might of Rohit Sharma in the third T20I. The biggest positive for the Indian from the game was how the team fought it out and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat despite resting senior campaigners Rohit Sharma, Shami and Ravindra Jadeja. In fact, Kohli had made it clear after sealing the series in Seddon Park that he would try the reserves in the last two games with an eye on the World T20 in Australia at the end of the year. And even after Friday’s win, he praised the efforts of the three youngsters in Sanju Samson, Navdeep Saini and Washington Sundar. “I thought Sanju was fearless. This was his chance to take things away. I think Washy has played a lot, and Saini rushed the batsmen,” he said after the game. While India’s young guns stood up to the challenge, the Kiwis will want their experienced campaigners to come good and ensure that they don’t hand India a series whitewash.

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Buenos Aires, Feb 1 (IANS): Former Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago has suffered a new injury setback while playing for Argentinian first division club Velez Sarsfield. The 33-year-old limped off in the 69th minute of Velez’s 1-1 home draw with Aldosivi with pain in his right knee, reports Xinhua news agency. Late on Friday, scans showed he suffered a “strain with partial tear” of the surgical tissue graft used for reconstructive surgery on the same knee in 2017. “We will await his progress to decide upon the treatment,” Velez said in a brief statement published on social media on Friday.

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ISL: Chennaiyin beat Kerala Blasters 6-3

KOCHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The South Indian derby in the Indian Super League turned out to be a high-scoring affair as Chennaiyin FC demolished Kerala Blasters FC 6-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Saturday. Chennaiyin roared into a three-goal lead at half-time, thanks to a brace from Rafael Crivellaro (39th, 45th) and another goal from Nerijus Valskis (45th). But a hat-trick from Bartholomew Ogbeche (48th, 65th, 76th), the first of the season, threatened to bring Kerala Blasters back into the match. A brace from Chhangte (59th, 80th) and another Valskis goal (90th) sealed the result in favour of the away side. The victory saw Chennaiyin climb to fifth spot, just two points behind fourthplaced Odisha FC, while Kerala Blasters’ hopes of finishing in the top four virtually ended, with them placed eighth now. Though Kerala started the first half well, they could not fashion any real opening. Chennaiyin too were a bit passive as the match was locked down in the midfield. However, Chennaiyin came to life in spectacular fashion just as the first half was drawing to a close. In the 39th minute, Chennaiyin took the lead after Kerala goalkeeper TP Rehenesh passed the ball straight to Crivellaro who sweetly tucked it home. Things got worse for

Chennaiyin roared into a three-goal lead at half-time, thanks to a brace from Rafael Crivellaro (39th, 45th) and another goal from Nerijus Valskis (45th).(Source- ISL Twitter) vantage, surged towards goal and finished with aplomb to make it 3-0 in no time. The setbacks sparked a reaction from Kerala in the second half with Ogbeche leading them. Three minutes after resumption, the Nigerian got on the end of a hopeful cross into the box from Jessel Carneiro and turned it in past goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.

However, Chennaiyin restored their advantage after yet another howler from the Kerala defence. Abdul Hakku’s intended pass for Rehenesh was intercepted by Valskis who set up Chhangte for Chennaiyin’s fourth goal. Ogbeche had other ideas and scored a quickfire brace to make it 4-3. In the 65th minute, he beat Kaith with a

National Games mascot takes centrestage at launch event

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Panaji, Feb 1 (IANS): The official mascot of the 36th National Games of India -- Rubigula, a flamethroated Bulbul -- made a grand entry amidst the traditional Shigmo and Carnaval acts at an event held here on Saturday. Rubigula was an instant hit with everyone present there, with people jostling to get a glimpse of the mascot. The name ‘Rubigula’ was chosen after sports enthusiasts from across India were invited to submit their suggestions through a social media contest. Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for AYUSH and President of the Goa Olympic

Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand Test series New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI): Flamboyant India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Saturday ruled out of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after failing to regain full match fitness, the BCCI said. The decision was taken after the 26-year-old consulted spinal surgeon James Allibone in the United Kingdom. “Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. He travelled to London and was accompanied by NCA Head Physio Ashish Kaushik for a review by spinal surgeon Dr James Allibone,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. “Hardik will be under rehab at the National Cricket Academy until he regains full match fitness,” he added. Pandya underwent a successful surgery in October last year to treat an acute lower-back injury and has remained out of action since. He last played for India during the T20 International series against South Africa, taking part in the third match in Bengaluru. He has not played Test cricket since the Southampton match against England in September 2018. According to BCCI sources, Pandya is also unlikely to be available for the three-match home ODI series against South Africa from March 12-18.

Kerala in the 45th minute when Valskis combined beautifully with Crivellaro before receiving the return pass and lashed a finish home. A minute later, Kerala were caught napping again. Anirudh Thapa sent a through ball forward for Valskis who was offside. But the Lithuanian did not interfere with play and Crivellaro took ad-

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Association Shripad Naik, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Dhruv Batra and Secretary General Rajeev Mehta and other dignitaries were present at the event. Two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil

Singh and World Champion in Athletics Anju Bobby George were also present. Goa will be hosting the 36th edition of the National Games from October 20 and the event will see participation by 36 states and union territories.

Dimapur, Feb 1:The Dimapur District Cricket Association ( DDCA) has extended the joining date of the Inter-School Cricket U-15 Tournament till February 10. A press release by DDCA general secretary has informed interested schools within Dimapur District to contact C.K. Mech on 8415869357 for details. The release added that all players should be born after September 1, 2005 and that the under-18 Inter school cricket tournamant will be held in the month of March. Registered clubs under the Association have been further directed to renew their club membership for the year 2020 within February 10 for participation in any tournaments under DDCA. New clubs may also apply for registration, the release added.

Aus Open: Kenin beats Muguruza to win maiden Grand Slam title

This was Kenin’s first Grand Slam final and with this she will rise to a career high ranking of No.7.

Melbourne, Feb 1 (IANS): American 14th seed Sofia Kenin on Saturday beat two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza in the final of the 2020 Australian Open to win her maiden title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. In a match that lasted two hours and three minutes, Kenin came from a game down to beat Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. This was Kenin’s first Grand Slam final and with this she will rise to a career high ranking of No.7. She is the youngest to win the title since Maria Sharapova in 2008. The new WTA rank-

ing makes her the highest ranked American and also the youngest from her country to enter the top 10 since Serena Williams. She is also the only singles player from her country apart from Serena to have won the Australian Open since 2002. The third set was much closer than what the score suggests. Both players held their serves and Muguruza raced to a 40-0 lead at 2-2 on Kenin’s serve. However the 21-year-old fought back and managed to hold. She took the momentum to the next game where she broke Muguruza and increased her lead to 4-2.

Another hold took her to 5-2 and thus a break away from the championship. Muguruza was leading 40-15 but Kenin managed to fight back to deuce. A double fault from Muguruza in the end won Kenin the title. Muguruza had a tough draw, beating Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Simona Halep on her way to the final. The match against Halep was a hard fought two-set win and the run seemed to have taken a toll on her as she had needed to be checked by the physio during the final on Saturday.

clinical shot from outside the box before heading in Halicharan Narzary’s cross in the 76th minute. When one thought Chennaiyin had lost the plot, Chhangte settled their nerves with a fine strike from long range in the 80th minute before Valskis helped himself to a late second goal to seal a goal glut.

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16-member squad announced for Dutch & German Junior Open NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 1: Rising stars Ravi of Haryana and Mansi Singh of Uttar Pradesh will lead the 16-member squad finalized by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) at the upcoming Junior International Grand Prix events – the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020 and the Yonex German Junior 2020. While the former will be held from February 26 to March 1 in Haarlem, Netherlands, the latter will take place from March 4 to 8 in Berlin. Ravi will be looking to carry his sterling form after winning the first selection tournament in Chandigarh and finishing as a runnerup in the second selection tournament in Bangalore. Besides him, the Bangalore Ranking Tournament champion Harsh Arora will be part of the men’s singles squad along with Nagpur’s Rohan Gurbani and Tamil Nadu’s Rithvik Sanjeevi S. In girls’ singles, Lucknow girl Mansi Singh will be leading the charge for India. Mansi, who is riding high with her top-finishing performances in both the selection tournaments, will be looking forward to continuing her exceptional form in the international circuit. Besides Mansi, Dubai Inter-

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national Series gold medallist Tasnim Mir and rising stars Aditi Bhatt from Uttarakhand and Utsava Palit from West Bengal will make up the Indian girls’ singles squad. The pair of Achutaditya Rao Doddavarappu and Edwin Joy will be keen to impress with their performance along with the pair of Gireesh Nayudu B and Sankarprasad Udaykumar in the boys’ doubles event. In girls’ doubles, the Uttar Pradesh duo of Shruti Mishra and Shailja Shukla will be spearheading the Indian challenge along with Aditi Bhatt and Tanya He-

mant. Shruti Mishra will also be a key contender in the mixed doubles along with partner Edwin Joy. The other pair representing India in the category will be Sankarprasad Udaykumar and Treesa Jolly. Squad Boys: Ravi, Rithvik Sanjeevi S, Rohan Gurbani, Harsh Arora, Achutaditya Rao Doddavarappu, Edwin Joy, Gireesh Nayudu B and sankarprasad Udaykumar Girls: Mansi Singh, Tasnim Mir, Aditi Bhatt, Utsava Palit, Shruti Mishra, Shailja Shukla,Treesa Jolly and Tanya Hemant.

Unity College of Teacher Education annual sports meet DIMAPUR, FEB 1: Unity College of Teacher Education conducted its Annual Sports Meet from Jan 29 to Feb 1 . In the inaugural function, Vinotoli of 2nd semester in her speech highlighted on the importance of games and sports to stay physically active and in robust health. Orenthung Ovung, the Administrator, UCTE declared the sports meet open. Marzulu Jamir and Imnamaong of 4th Semester are the Sports secretaries of the sports meet. Both the teaching faculty headed by the Principal UCTE and the students took active participation in true sportsmanship spirit. Students of UCTE at the annual sports meet. Green House emerged as the overall champion of and Yellow House bagged The week culminated with presentation, unearthing UCTE Sports Meet 2020 the runners- up position. the closing function and many talents.

A1 Tsungiki and RCR Football club register win WOKHA, FEB 1: Rachan Reserve Chanka RCR) FC outplayed Forest Football Club by 7-1 as Aremo of RCR scored 4 goals making him the third player to score a hat-trick. Zuchamthung and Nongothung also contributed a goal each. Mhonchan Shitio of RCR was cautioned in the 7th minute of the game for unsporting behavior. The match between Clique FC and Midland Youth Organisation ended in 2-2 draw. Jandemo and Phyochibemo found the net for Clique in the 35th and 60th minute of the game, while Rhonthung and Chonben scored for MYO in the 11th and 64th minute. In the final match of the day between Pangti Village Sports Association and A1 Tsungiki, Yansothung netted twice in the 18th & 31st minute for Tsungiki, while Supen and Mehuo Angami also contributed a goal each. Supen of A1 was cautioned in the 49th minute for unsporting behavior. 3rd February match. 1st match - NRSA Vs Home Guards & Civil Defence 2nd match - Vungoju Football Club Vs Vankhosung Football Club 3rd match - A1 Tsungiki Vs Forest Football Club 4th match-Young Generation Vs Friends Club Wokha Village

Aus Open final: Theim to clash with Djokovic Melbourne, Feb 1 (IANS): Dominic Thiem fought his way past a dogged Alexander Zverev to earn a place in the Australian Open final where he will play world number two and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. The number five seed defeated Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(4) in a nail-biting contest lasting three hours and 42 minutes at Rod Laver Arena, becoming the first Austrian to reach the Australian Open final, reports Efe news. His 22-year-old German opponent started off impressively breaking his adversary and racing away to a lead, but the latter fought back to draw level at 3-3 before rains came down to suspend play on Friday. The number seven seed resumed after the break with greater force, winning 10 points straight, going on to lead 3-5 and closing the set on Thiem’s serve. The second set saw the two players trade breaks to keep up with one another. Soon Thiem, 26, found himself serving for the set at 5-4, where he saved two break points before clinching it with an ace. The next set started evenly at 1-1 before he sped ahead and came close to making it 4-1, but Zverev dug in and fought back and went 4-5, before Thiem saved two set points on serve. The third set pushed into a tie-breaker, where the

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older player was more dominant and polished it off with a backhand cross-court winner, concluding a set lasting 82 minutes. The fourth set also went neck-to-neck, with Zverev showing all the resilience to stay alive in the match and Thiem determined to wrap things up, as it once again dragged into a tie-break. Zverev let his nerves get the better of him at that stage as he committed a double fault at 0/1, and the 26-year-old took full advantage of the lapse in his opponent’s momentum to secure a 5/3 lead, before going on to seal the match with a forehand winner. Throughout the match, there was little to separate the two players in terms of skill and gameplay, but it was Thiem who managed to win the important points and that is what made the difference in the end. He hit 43 winners and

fired 10 aces, while committing 40 unforced errors to Zverev’s 42 winners, 15 aces and 33 unforced errors. “It was an unreal match, two tie-breaks, so tough and so close,” Thiem said in an on-court interview, after securing a place in what will be his third Grand Slam final on Sunday. He finished runners-up to world number one Rafael Nadal, from Spain, at the French Open in 2018 and 2019. “I have been twice in the Roland Garros final, twice facing Rafa, and now I am facing Djokovic, he is the ‘King of Australia’, winning seven titles here,” said Thiem. “I will try my best and do everything I can to win.” Djokovic, who has 16 Grand Slam titles to his name, has a 6-4 edge over Thiem in ATP head-to-head series.

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