February 5, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 59

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Govt suspends air travel from China

India beat Pak to reach U-19 WC final

Coronavirus toll reaches 425 in China

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sports, Page 12

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BJP-AAP war over Shaheen Bagh shooter

Citing police, BJP says shooter AAP member; incident a conspiracy NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): A photo of the Shaheen Bagh shooter with senior Aam Aadmi Party leaders raised a political storm late on Tuesday evening, with the BJP claiming it proved the ruling party’s complicity in the protests against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act. Addressing a press conference here, senior BJP leader and union minister Prakash Javadekar also alleged that “their (AAP’s) designs are very clear from the beginning and they are trying every trick”.

The whole conspiracy of AAP is to “divide society, cause fear in a community and create a vote bank,” Javadekar claimed.

With just three days to go before the Delhi assembly elections, Delhi Police claimed that the shooter had confessed to being a primary member of the AAP. As proof, they had released photographs of Kapil Baisala aka Kapil Gujjar with AAP’s Sanjay Singh and Aatishi.

The police speculated that the photos were a year old,

Reconstitute Naga Hoho: TPO DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Tenyimi People Organisation (TPO) has called upon all Naga tribe organisations to come together and re-constitute “a fully represented Naga Hoho” which would function and work for the interest of the Naga people.

In a press note, TPO president Timikha Koza and general secretary Vipopal Kintso stated that at the presidential council meeting of TPO held on February 1, at Hotel Millennium Kohima, the constituents organisations agreed that they continued to honour and stand by the Yehzabo of Naga Hoho as adopted in March 1998 and revised in October 2013.

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Ex-student leader reacts to BJP charges

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Reacting to the allegations by the state BJP that he was waging a “communal politics and hate campaign against BJP and its leaders, ” former president of Highway Area Sumi Students’ Union, Vicca S. Aye, asked BJP to give the “correct translation” of deputy chief minister Y Patton’s speech delivered during the general conference of Lotha Students Union at Merapani on January 27-28.

An undated photo provided

by Delhi Police, Kapil is seen with AAP leaders. (PTI)

taken when he and his father had joined AAP. Baisala’s family, however, refuted the police’s claim. Kapil’s uncle Fatesh Singh told PTI, “I have no idea where these photographs are circulating from.

My nephew Kapil had no association with any political party nor does any other member from the family is. My brother Gaje Singh, (Kapil’s father) fought assembly elections in 2008 for Bahujan Samaj Party and lost. After that no one from our family had any links with any political party”.

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AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said on Tuesday his party will file a complaint with the Election Commission and send a legal notice to Crime Branch DCP Rajesh Deo after he claimed that the Shaheen Bagh shooter was a member of AAP. Speaking to the media, Singh said the DCP cannot name a political party when the model code of conduct (MCC) is in place.

“I am shocked. The MCC is in place and the EC is the supreme authority. The DCP heading the investigation is saying that the photos of AAP leaders were found in the phone of the accused and they are probing the case. Is Amit Shah asking the DCP to make the statement or someone else is pushing him,” Singh asked.

He said Deo is saying that the shooter, Kapil Gurjar, is part of AAP and has released a photo which allegedly shows the shooter with him.

Singh said that AAP

will send a legal notice to the DCP and file a complaint with the poll panel.

AAP leader said that it was wrong for a police officer to name a political party when the investigation is not even completed.

“The law says that no official can name a (political) party until it has permission from the EC (when the MCC is imposed). Did the DCP take permission from the EC? No, he has the permission of (Home Minister Amit) Shah and the BJP,” he said.

Singh questioned how the probe details reached Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari even before they were released by the police.

“How the photo, if it was part of the investigation, reached the media and the BJP leaders? For the past three days, BJP was saying that AAP is involved (in the shooting).

They have been saying that he belongs to AAP. Does that mean the BJP leaders were involved in the investigation,” the AAP leader asked.

No decision yet on Pan-India NRC: Centre Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (NPN): Amid nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), the government Tuesday told the Parliament that there were no plans for now to conduct a nationwide NRC exercise.

In written reply to the question regarding preparation of NRC in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, said “till now, the Government has not taken any decision to prepare National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) at the National level.”

On December 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government had never discussed NRC since coming to power for the first time in 2014.

He had also stated that the issue has been discussed neither in Parliament nor in

the Cabinet.

Supreme Court-monitored exercise of updating the NRC was carried out only in Assam. The final NRC, a list of Assam’s residents published on August 31, 2019, excluded names of 19 lakh people, creating a huge controversy.

Also, replying to the question of compulsory collection of documents while updation of National Population Register (NPR), Rai stated the demographic and other particulars of each family and individual were to be updated/collected. He, however, said that no document was to be collected during the exercise, adding that Aadhaar number was collected voluntarily.

Further, he said that no verification was done to find individuals whose citizenship was doubtful, during the exercise.

The respondent has to provide information for NPR updation true to the

best of his knowledge and belief. The minister said that the government was in discussion with the States having concerns in regard to the preparation of NPR. The population register was a register containing details of persons usually residing in a village or rural area or town or ward or demarcated area within a ward in a town or urban area.

NPR was first prepared in 2010 and updated in 2015. In pursuance of Sub - rule (4) of Rule 3 of the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003, framed under the Citizenship Act, 1955, Central Government decided to prepare and update the population register during April to September, 2020 throughout the country, except Assam, for collection of information relating to all persons usually residing in village or town.

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KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) chairman Er. Imlikumzuk Ao has asked the State power department to convert itself into a business centre rather than continuing to remain as just another government department.

Holding the first ever power consumers’ court hearing at the conference hall of engineer-in-chief of Power department here on Tuesday, Er. Imlikumzuk said the commission came into being through an Act of Parliament in 2003 to reform the power sector in India.

He expressed dismay that nothing substantial had taken place in Nagaland in this regard, unlike other States where full swing reform was taking place. Urging the department officials to curb the practice of power theft vigorously as it was affecting revenue collection, he pointed out that power theft was now a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment under the Electricity (Cont’d on p-8) Act.

NDPP, NFP candidates file nomination for Speaker election

Uproar over CAA, Hegde’s remark NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Both Houses of Parliament Tuesday witnessed uproar by members of opposition over issue of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and BJP MP Ananth Hegde’s alleged objectionable comment on Mahatma Gandhi.

Amid protests and sloganeering by opposition Congress and Trinamool Congress members to press for debate on CAA and NPR, Rajya Sabha carried on with its listed business during the morning session when as many as 21 issues of public importance were raised during the Zero Hour.

MPs from different parties highlighted issues like the spread of coronavirus, onion exports, Nirbhaya rape case, and locust attack on crops in some states, as Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu refused to yield to the demand of opposition members that routine business be suspended to take up the issues of CAA, NPR and NRC, saying they can raise them during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address.

The trouble in Rajya Sabha started at the outset when Minister of State for

Opposition members protest in the Lok Sabha, New Delhi, on Tuesday. (LSTV/PTI)

Finance Anurag Thakur rose to lay the paper listed against his name. The moment his name was called, some opposition members started shouting slogans against him.

The Election Commission had recently barred Thakur from campaigning for the Delhi assembly elections in the wake of a controversial remark made by him at a poll rally.

Soon after Naidu dismissed notices from several opposition members to suspend the routine business of the day and take up the issue of CAA, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O’ Brien insisted that his no-

tice be taken up. Naidu said the issue of CAA has been mentioned in the speech of the President, and the matter could be discussed while debating the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.

However, some TMC MPs trooped into the Well of the House and started raising slogans like ‘Goli marna band karo’ (Stop firing bullets) and ‘Loktantra ki hatya nahi chalegi’ (Won’t tolerate murder of democracy). The chairman, however, held his ground and ensured that the members are able to raise the issues listed for the Zeo Hour. He asked protesting members to return to their seats. Naidu even warned that he would take action against protesting members.

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NNPGs, ULFA agree to pursue dialogue

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): Ruling NDPP and Opposition NPF candidates filed their nomination papers for the election of Speaker of the State Assembly, scheduled to be held on February 7.

While the NDPP has fielded Sharingain Longkumer-- incumbent deputy speaker (Speaker-in-charge), the NPF has nominated former Speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, MLA. Sharingain, a first-time NDPP legislator from Aonglenden constituency, was elected in the bye-election held in 2019 following the demise of NDPP legislator, Imtikumzuk Longkumer.

Dr. Imtiwapang from Impur constituency was first elected in 2013 as Congress candidate. He became the 17the NLA Speaker in 2017, after the Congress legislators merged with the NPF.

Leaders of NNPGs and ULFA in Guwahati on Tuesday.

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Mutually appreciating each other’s ongoing peace processes, Working Committee (WC), NNPGs and ULFA agreed to pursue people-to-people dialogue cultural exchanges and maintain age-old brotherhood and peaceful co-existence in order to resolve all issues affecting the two communities at large.

This followed a solidarity meeting at Guwahati Tuesday between senior leaders of the two organisations. They exchanged views and opinions in a frank and transparent manner and also deliberated on certain crucial issues pertaining to ongoing political dialogues. NNPGs appreciated the peace process between ULFA and Centre and hoped that an early inclusive agreement

would be inked fulfilling the aspirations of the indigenous people of Assam.

ULFA too acknowledged the political negotiations between NNPGs and Centre as a practical approach towards resolving the decades-old political conflict. The two sides also agreed to maintain constant interactions and ensure continuity of dialogue, besides maintaining, preserving and promoting fraternal relationship in the future. This was stated in a joint statement by WC, NNPGs convener N Kitovi Zhimomi, co-conveners Wangtin Naga, Zopra Vero, Hozheto Chophy, Kiumukam Yimchunger, Toshi Walling and Isak Sumi, ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, vice-chairman Pradip Gogoi and general secretary Anup Chetia.

NCBS clarifies media reports on bat study in Nagaland NSF wants resolution in NLA against CAA

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Following media reports regarding study of bats in Nagaland, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) has clarified that no biological samples or infectious (Cont’d on p-8) agents were transferred into or out of India and stressed that the study had no connection with corona viruses.

In a statement, NCBS claimed that documentation regarding the study was transparent and was freely available in the public domain, and provided link of the published paper.

Mentioning that the statement was being issued to correct the record in public interest, NCBS appealed to the media, stakeholders and the public to only obtain information from reliable and verified sources, and “My budget is adjustable help prevent spread of mistoo. If needed, we can decide on rollback on information and panic during a global public health some proposals.” crisis. NCBS claimed that

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AAP questions police claim; alleges poll code violation

NERC conducts first ever power consumers’ court

its researchers had been studying bat antibodies in Nagaland since 2012, adding the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases of Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School (Duke-NUS) had been studying bat populations across Southeast Asia, including in Singapore and Cambodia.

In 2017, NCBS and Duke-NUS entered into a collaboration in which researchers based at NCBS collected samples of serum from bats and humans. The samples were tested at NCBS using technologies supplied

by Duke-NUS. The results were shared with the DukeNUS team, to compare with the data obtained from their Southeast Asian studies.

This study was published in October 2019 in a paper entitled “Filovirus-reactive antibodies in humans and bats in Northeast imply zoonotic spillover”. It appeared in

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, a highly regarded peer-reviewed open-access journal whose articles were available without any subscription fee to all readers, the statement added.

NCBS further clarified that researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology were not directly involved in the study.

They were listed co-authors only because they supplied reagents critical to the study to Duke-NUS, which was a standard practice for scientific authorship.

As the corresponding author of the study was affiliated to Duke-NUS, the funding statement of the paper mentioned funding obtained by Duke-NUS from US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). However, it said that NCBS was not a direct recipient of research funds. Explaining that bats were major reservoirs of novel zoonotic diseases that

were infectious and could transmit from animals to humans, NCBS said the 2018 nipah virus outbreak in India was thought to have originated from bats. Similarly, diseases like corona virus and ebola were thought to have originated in wild populations, it said.

Mentioning that such diseases were a major threat to public health, NCBS said that it was important to understand where outbreaks were likely to occur ahead of time, so that resources could be rapidly mobilised when required. An important part of this preparedness was to characterise the natural types of immune-system antibodies that were prevalent in wild populations of bats.

This was especially important where bats came in close contact with humans, as was the case in Nagaland due to traditional hunting practices, it added.

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Reiterating its opposition to Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has urged chief minister Neiphiu Rio to bring a resolution opposing the Act during the forthcoming Assembly session.

In a memorandum addressed to the chief minister, NSF said it disapproved and rejected CAA and warned that the Act would open the floodgate for illegal immigrants to infiltrate “our land”, thereby, altering the demographic and linguistic uniqueness of Northeast and Nagaland in particular.

Reiterating its longheld view that CAA was anti-secular, anti-minority, anti-indigenous and violative of the basic ethos of the Constitution, NSF cautioned that posterity would hold proponents and supporters of the controversial law accountable for the ills that it would

bring to the Naga society.

NSF also declared that it will continue to fight against the “unconstitutional” Act along with its partner organisations in whatever way possible until the “desired result” was achieved in the larger interest of general public.

NSF further stated that it disagreed with the state government’s assertion that CAA would not impact Nagaland as the state came under Inner Line Permit, which would keep it outside the purview of CAA. NSF said this argument held no water as the prevailing reality on ground zero, clearly proved to the contrary especially since the ILP had miserably failed in the State.

It said the state was a living example of how illegal immigrants could infiltrate and dominate the local people despite the ILP being in operation ever since its inception.

As the fifth session of 13th NLA is scheduled to commence from February 7, NSF urged Rio to place the issue of CAA on the floor of the House for thorough deliberation with all the elected members and thereafter adopt a firm resolution denouncing the law which threatened to annihilate the unique culture, traditions, customs and practices and languages of Naga people.

NSF said since it represented the voices and aspirations of Naga students and youth, it expressed the hope that the legislators would do whatever necessary to protect and uphold the interest of those who would inherit the future, adding adoption of the resolution would go a long way in reaffirming this conviction. The memorandum was signed by NSF president Ninoto Awomi and general secretary Liremo R Kikon.

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State level coordination meeting in Kma

Temjen Toy, CS chairing the SLCC meeting at Kohima on February 4. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Chief secretary (CS) and chairman, state level coordination committee (SLCC) Temjen Toy convened a meeting on 7th economic census at chief secretary conference room, secretariat, Kohima on February 4.

According to DIPR report, the meeting was convened to discuss matter concerning latest districtwise survey updates, er-

roneous payment of commission by the CSC eGovernance Services India Ltd. into the bank accounts of the supervisors of the 7th economic census and the difficulties faced by the deputy commissioners.

Commissioner & secretary IT K.D Vizo briefing on the status of the ongoing 7th economic census in all the districts said that five districts in Nagaland

namely Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Phek and Peren were performing very poorly. He added that since the economic census have to be completed by March 31 and with the pace the five districts are collecting the data they may not be able to finish it at the stipulated time.

However he mentioned that other districts like Mon, Tuensang, Wokha,

SCC organises mock drill on fire incident evacuation

DIMAPUR: Sao Chang College (SCC) organised a mock drill on fire incident evacuation and management on February 3 at the college premises.

A press release from SCC Tuensang stated that, during the mock drill exercise, fire incident rescue, evacuation and management techniques were demonstrated by the experts comprising of officers and personnel from the Nagaland fire & emergency services (NFES), Tuensang led by C. Renbenthung, officer-in–charge In the mock drill exercise, students, teaching faculty and non-teaching staff

were taught the basic knowledge on disaster management techniques and rescue methods. Emergency fire dousing techniques by using different types of fire extinguishers for different type and nature of fire outbreak was also demonstrated.

Meanwhile, the college authority expressed gratefulness to the office of the NFES Tuensang for imparting much needed basic knowledge on disaster handling methods and techniques of how to save lives and to be fully aware in the event of any calamity so that the casualties can be avoided and minimised.

Zunheboto, Kiphire and Longleng were performing very well.

Commissioner & secretar y Economic & Statistics, Kelei Zeliang commenting on the fund position on the ongoing economic census stated that due to 40% release of fund by the ministry only for residential supervisor and residential enumerators and deduction of income tax, no payment to supervisors and enumerators could be made so far.

He therefore requested the chief secretary who is also the chairman of the committee to write to the non performing five districts DCs to accelerate the ongoing census work and also to the ministry to release the amount for both commercial and residential and that Nagaland should be exempted for income tax.

Temjen Toy further assured the committee members that necessary action will be taken and letters will be intimated to the ministry and the DCs.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Third round IMI 2.0 in Humtso village

DPO (RCH/UIP) and medical staff during third round of IMI 2.0 at Humtso village, Wokha.

DIMAPUR: The third round of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 started in Wokha district on February 4.

A press release from CMO office Wokha stated that, IMI 2.0 was launched in Humtso village with Renchilo, ANM highlighting on the benefits of immunization and also clarified on the misconception related to it.

Dr. Khelito Zhimomi DPO (RCH/UIP) Wokha

informed the village council leaders, ASHAs and angawadi workers to coordinate during immunization programme. Dr. Chiben MO along with staff nurse gave the vaccines to beneficiaries.

Altogether 14 session sites in four blocks will be conducted from February 4 to 8 across Wokha district to target children who are yet to receive proper vaccine.

Expired goods destroyed at Seluophe village

SYO and SSU officials with the seized items after the inspection.

K. Chumseli Sangtam received the best national level participation certificate from Kiren Rijiju, ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and minister of state in the ministry of Minority Affairs at national level declamation contest on patriotism and nation building as a part of republic day celebration at New Delhi organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, India. (K. Chumseli Sangtam)

DIMAPUR: Seluophe Youth Organization (SYO) in collaboration with the Seluophe Students Union (SSU) conducted a surprise inspection within the jurisdiction of Seluophe village on February 3.

A joint press release from SYO and SSU stated that, the team checked all

Social audit district level public hearing in Mon

Resource person along with participants at the social audit hearing.

DIMAPUR: The 3rd phase social audit district public hearing under MGNREGS for Mon district was held at DRDA, Resources Centre, Mon town, with PO, DRDA, Mon Temjen Longchar as the chairperson for the hearing on February 4.

A press release from DRDA Mon stated that, state resource person SAU, Nagaland Vepo Keyho who gave an introduction to social audit and district level public hearing for better implementation of the MGNREGA scheme.

Review presentation of social audit findings of all 15 villages namely, Chingdang, Chingphoi, Lower Tiru, Tanghai, Upper Tiru, Jaboka, Lepa, Longlem, Neitong, Sangsa, K Y M C

Shengha Mokok, Shengha Tangten, Longwa, Shengha Chingnyu and Yuching under 3 blocks ie, Wakching, Tizit and Phomching blocks that were audited.

EAC HQ, Mon Chubasanen Ozukum who was the independent observer during the hearing highlighted that SAU findings should give a timeframe to rectify by the concern blocks/villages and if corrected can streamline the system. He stated that sensitization of the village functionaries was required to upgrade their capacity and also less awareness regarding the working system of DBT and banking knowledge.

He also said that BDOs should participate more in the discussion. The pro-

gramme concluded with public hearing resolution and vote of thanks by the chairperson.

The following resolutions were made at the hearing, wherein it was decided to appraise the social audit findings made by the audit team and take corrective measures in the near future. Secondly, Rozgar diwas under Mon district will be held every 2nd Friday of the month in every village. It also resolved that issues like no three phase photograph, no measurement book, poor awareness on MGNREGS and poor documentation, no completion certificate produced etc found during the audit period have been reviewed during public hearing and resolved by af-

firming by the implementation agencies that such will be maintained properly in the near future till the Software for Estimate Calculation Using Rural Rates for Employment (SECURE) is fully implemented. Fourthly, implementing agencies have been asked to update all the job cards and maintain it properly for the future audits. Fifthly it resolved that blocks officials concerned for Shengha Tangten and Shengha Chingnyu villages under Phomching block and VDB secretary of Chingphoi village under Wakching block are given 7 days time to rectify the issue in written with regards to mismatch of amount sanctioned in MIS sanction order.

shops and seized several varieties of expired consumable items and essential commodities.

The two bodies cautioned that selling of expired items, liquors and other abuse substances within the vicinity of the village will be severely dealt upon. They also

BMMU Kuhuboto conducts financial inclusion mela DIMAPUR: Block mission management unit (BMMU) Kuhuboto conducted financial inclusion mela for Kuhuboto block self-help groups (SHGs) and villagelevel organisations (VLOs) at two clusters, Hevishe and S. Hotovi villages.

A press release from BMMU Kuhuboto stated that, resource persons for the programme were Mairing Senayung, business coordinator, Central Bank of India Dimapur branch and Khehoto Assumi, DGM, NStCB, NSA branch Dimapur and guest of honour for the programme was M. Yimok phom, ADPM, DMMU Dimapur. Speaking during the programme, M. Yimok phom, ADPM, DMMU Dimapur highlighted the various activities of NSRLM and the sub-schemes of Nagaland state rural livelihood mission (NSRLM). She also stressed on the importance of branding and packaging of their products and she encouraged the women folks to insure themselves and their families by enrolling into various social security schemes made available by the banks.

Meanwhile, highlights of FI mela was also delivered

by Y. Agnes Ezung, DC-FI, DMMU, Dimapur, stressing on the importance of bank particulars and also encouraged them to think big and avail bank loans.

warned the concerned shopkeepers to take note and sought cooperation from all sections of the community.

The seized items approximately worth more than 10,000/- were later destroyed in the presence of the organizations officials and village elders.

news in Brief DRSU meeting: Dimapur Rengma Students’ Union (DRSU) has convened its 3rd combine meeting with advisors and seniors on February 9, 2 p.m at the residence of G.K Rengma (advisor DRSU) Power House Colony, Burma Camp. All the concerned executives, advisors, and seniors have been asked to attend the meeting positively.

ZPO informs: Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) informed that an executive meeting will be convened on February 8, 10 a.m at the premises of Zeliang welfare building, Eros lane. All executive members of ZPOD have been requested to attend the meeting positively as important issues will be discussed. For more information, one may contact at 94360136755.

DC Dimapur informs: Deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Anoop Khinchi has informed that district level coordination committee (DLCC) for the 7th economic census has been convened on February 5, 10:30 a.m at DC’s conference hall Dimapur. All concerned members have been informed to come with the progress report. The following members are to attend positively: DC chairman; general manager DIC member; district labour commissioner member; district information and public relations officer member; all outpost officers; general manager CSC; EAC (Dev) nodal officer for 7th economic census; district economics and statistics officer member secretary.

DC Peren convenes meeting: Deputy commissioner Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has informed that the district level co-ordination committee (DLCC) meeting will be held on February 6 after the DPDB meeting at DC conference hall, New Peren Hq. District agriculture officer, district horticulture officer, executive engineer (I & FC), district fishery officer, district project officer (LRD), district sericulture officer, district soil conservation officer, chief veterinary officer, general manager (DIC), senior branch manager (NSCB Ltd.) and chief project officer (ICDP) have been informed to attend positively.

KMC informs on license renew: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has directed all the business establishment/institutions within KMC jurisdiction to renew trade license for the period April 1 2020 to March 31 2021 on before February 29. KMC informed that intensive trade license inspection would be conducted from April 1 onwards. Defaulters will be fined Rs. 2000 as penalty along with other normal late fine as applicable.

LCP and LCYO new team: Lower Chandmari Panchayat (LCP) Kohima has elected new team on February 1 during joint meeting with Lhouliebei-o (Koba) Khezhie as chairman, Sedegulie Kintso as secretary along with 4 others. For lower Chandmari Youth Organisation (LCYO) Temsu Walling as president, Ainayo Yeptho as general secretary along with 2 others.

Hortipreneurs meet: Department of Horticulture is organizing hortipreneurs meet on marketing of horticulture products on February 6, 10 a.m at Hotel Japhü, Kohima.

Tree plantation held at Kiphire town

DIMAPUR: A short programme on the tree plantation in the main town of Kiphire was held at Deluxe Point Kiphire on January 27. According to DIPR report, officials present in the programme were minister V. Kashiho Sangtam; deputy commissioner Kiphire SaritaYadav; SDO (C) Kiphire, head of offices and various organization leaders. Ttrees and steel barricades were donated and funded by the district administration Kihire, supported by the district coordinator, Muletolu Vero after which it will be looked after by the Bazaar Union Kiphire.

Training of trainers held in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Peace Channel 4-day training of trainers on “The role of peace builders” which commenced from January 22 concluded on January 25 at Peace Channel seminar hall, Dimapur.

A press release from Peace Channel stated that, Dr Ellen Konyak asso. professor at OTS, spoke on mental health and wholeness on January 24. Dr Ellen trained the participants how to detect signs of depression and anxiety, stressing that it was a curable disease and one should be aware of its consequences if not treated on time.

Dr Akum Longchari, former editor of the Morung Express on January 23 spoke on reconciliation, a small point in conflict transformation which plays the most important role. He enlightened the participants with the concepts of reconciliation in peace building and which applies to different contexts ranging from individuals and society to establish trust, to dialogue between groups, such as truth and reconciliation commissions.

Kallol Dey, journalist and writer trained the participants on how to write efficient reports. He mentioned one should never be biased and have clarity of mind while submitting

press releases and reports.

He gave also gave some guidelines in promoting communities ownership in any workshops for fruitful outcome of the mission.

Vitono Haralu, quality manager and project coordinator emphasised on the 7 principles of Peace Channel on spirituality, acceptance, dialogue, respect, equality, empathy and non –violence as a way of culture and lifestyle as peace builders.

Dr. Fr. C P Anto, director Peace Channel spoke on fundamentals of peace building in which he asserted on the difference between peace education and education for peace and how education builds character, increases strength of mind, expands intellect and equips a person to stand on his own feet.

Niketu Iralu, peace activist from Nagaland who follows the philosophy of non-violence addressed the trainers of peace channel and master of social work students, North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) on January 25 at NEISSR conference hall. He expressed that “we are expected to build a society as it is in heaven.

We are all expected to do things that are right and refuse to do the wrong. We undergo numerous chal-

lenges in life so we need to ponder upon, in order to know if we are making heaven or hell on earth.”

He quoted lines of Richard Rohr, “Hurts not transformed are always transferred” which was the theme of the closing ceremony.

Ref lecting on the quote, he shared on the philosophy and life testimony of well known personalities such as C. H. Lewis, Mao Zedong, Mahatma Gandhi, Joseph Stalin, Abraham Lincoln, that lived an exemplary life over decades and had a great impact in the lives of many people.

Iralu expressed that the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi had a big impact that changed his philosophy of life. The book named, “My experience with Truth”, has changed his outlook and enabled him to understand that one should not be prejudiced towards others.

He encouraged the young peace builders to reflect on oneself, be honest, appreciate and regard one’s every little contribution and be more responsible towards life.

A total of 75 participants attended with the certificates given away by the key note speaker Niketu Iralu and Dr. Fr. CP Anto to 15 trainers of Peace Channel.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 5

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Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

25 11

Aizawl

Times of clouds and sun

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Partly sunny

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Itanagar A couple of showers

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Jacob Zhimomi (4 from Right) along with Mmhonlumo Kikon, Mhathung Yanthan, H.Haiying advisors and other officials. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, FEB 4 (NPN): After a hiatus of six years since it started, the much awaited water supply project at Akuk Old Village under Wokha district was finally commissioned by minister PHED, Jacob Zhimomi, who handed

over the fully functioning water supply project to the water-starved village here on Tuesday.

Funded by the NEC under ministry of DONER, the project worth Rs.285.22 lakhs, implemented by the PHED department, came into reality after six years (2014-20). The project has

a capacity to provide 42500 litres per hour and can adequately supply to the entire village.

Speaking at the commissioning programme, Jacob congratulated the villagers on the occasion on behalf of the PDA government led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and assured

Public toilet inaugurated at DC’s office compound Kohima

KRH holds annual general session

DC Kohima, KMC administrator along with others during the inauguration. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Kikr üma village held the19th annual general session of Kikrüma General Public Organisation (Kikrüma Razu Kühu) 2018-2020 under the presidentship of Sovetso Vero coinciding with the village annual Sükrünyi festival on January 30 and 31, with Thenucho Tünyi, former minister as the main speaker of the session.

A press release from Kikrüma Razu Kühu president, Sovetso Vero stated that, folk song, native dance, wrestling competition with price distribution ceremony of the village sanitation committee award and installation of the new office bearers for the session 2020-2022 were highlights of the session.

The house reaffirmed for adoption of 2019 session resolution for ban of jungle burning, hunting and loose cattle in consonance with Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) resolution and state government directive.

D I M A P U R : A n ew ly constructed public toilet was inaugurated by deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregor y Thejawelie at DC’s office compound on February 4, constructed by Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) under Swachh Bharat Mission, Urban department.

According to DIPR report, inaugurating the public toilet, DC thanked and appreciated the efforts of the Urban department through KMC for con-

structing such facility for the public. He appreciated the KMC for taking the initiative in constructing the toilet in such important location where lots of public come as many offices are located in the area.

Gregory further said that services of different facilities needed to be made available to the public however it was also bounden duty of the public to have sense of paying something in return for the services rendered by the govern-

ment or by any agency.

He appealed the public to make the best use of it, which will go a long way in serving the public. He also assured to extend all possible support to KMC wherever the district administration’s service was required.

Administrator KMC and CEO KSCDL, Kovi Meyase also informed that the construction was undertaken on August 22, 2019 and completed on November 17, 2019.

SACON & DEFCC training on wetlands

Officials from SACON, DEFCC, senior forest officers and field level staff at the training.

DIMAPUR: Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore along with department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (DEFCC) conducted a training programme on monitoring and management of wetlands at conference hall, Forest Officers Complex, Dimapur on February 4, sponsored by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, India.

A press release from wildlife warden Kiphire K Y M C

stated that, during the technical session Dr Quadros, SACON presented on wetland ecosystems-types of wetlands and concerns.

Knowledge on how to prepare relevant documentation as per ministry guidelines was disseminated.

He also spoke about the concept of wetland mitras.

A talk on subterranean wetlands was presented by Manchi Shirish, principal scientist, SACON. Satya Prakash Tripathi IFS, chairman, Biodiversity Board gave a history of the

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efforts that the state has put in to receive the help from GOI in wetland conservation. Vedpal Singh, chief wildlife warden gave the keynote address.

He highlighted the present situation of wetlands in the state and also encouraged the participants to make use of the knowledge to safeguard the waterbody/wetland wealth of the state. He also highlighted the renewed emphasis being given by the GoI on wetlands and an opportunity for the state

all help in maintaining the water supply project. He informed that access to water, safe drinking water, was a top priority of the current BJP-led government at the centre and that his department was working tirelessly towards that end.

Jacob in his address highlighted the practical issues the villagers would face in maintaining the project and in that regard called for strengthening WATSAN and community contribution for sustainable and successful utilisation of the project. Appointment of two work-charge labourers was assured by Jacob for maintaining the supply system. The minister further took the opportunity to highlight the various issues confronting the state, especially rising level of unemployment during which he touched upon the need to inculcate dignity of labour and humility among today’s youth.

Mmhonlumo Kikon, Mhathung Yanthan and H.Haiying advisors and chief engineer PHED also accompanied the minister on the occasion. District administration, PHED officials and officials of various departments attended the event.

Disaster management training at ongoing CATC-113

Cadets being trained on various techniques during the session.

DIMAPUR: During the ongoing Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-113) for NCC cadets held at IG Stadium Kohima, a team under district commander, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Kohima team Akhui Kath imparted theory and practical classes for cadets on disaster management on February 4.

A press release from 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC Kohima stated that classes included lecture and

demonstration on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), technique of bandage knotting & lashing of rope and emergency methods of rescue.

Col Daniel Lotzem CO 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC Kohima was also present during the disaster demonstration and also motivated the cadets to work hard and make full use of the training being imparted during the demonstration.

He also being the camp

commandant, emphasised on the importance of disaster management drills and its practical applications in day today life.

He on behalf of group commander, HQ NCC Kohima Brig K Venugopal, SM and 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC Kohima also expressed gratitude to the team of district commander, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Kohima team for conducting disaster management capsule for the cadets.

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KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): K.T. Sukhalu, advisor of School Education said the department would introduce the teachers’ diary soon for all the government teachers in the state to monitor the activities of the teachers and the students’ performance.

Sukhalu announced this while addressing the 1st triennial conference of All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers’ Association (ANGPTA) as the special guest held at Ura Academy Hall Kohima on Tuesday.

Stressing on the criticism from various corners on the poor performance of government schools in the state, advisor reminded the primary teachers that the foundation of a child education started from primary section and they held equal responsibility to produce better result in the higher classes.

He lamented that government of India education policy on none detention till class 8 affected the quality education, whereby advisor urged upon the

K.T. Sukhalu addressing the gathering. (NP)

teachers to introspect and discuss on how to bring positive change in the education system.

Based on proxy teachers issue in the state, Sukhalu warned that if the teachers continue to do so, the generation they are supposed to bring up would be spoiled that will affect the whole society one day.

He advised the teachers to motivate parents to send their children to school and disclosed that he would make a surprise inspection to any school without preinformation.

Encouraging the teachers to give their best service, advisor informed that the teachers’ award will not be limited to

teachers’ day only but he would recommend for governor’s medal award for the sincere and hard working teachers.

While admitting many shortcoming and limitation of the department especially in the far flung areas, he challenged the teachers to perform their best. Sukhalu also advised the teachers not to pursue only to be posted in Kohima and Dimapur alone but willing to work anywhere for the sake of children education.

Advisor also acknowledged and presented gift to head teacher GMS K. Khel Viswema Keneisenü Vitsu for motivating the students in gardening to supplement

the mid-day meal.

Principal director School Education Shanavas C in his address said education and health were the two key important departments of the government. He urged upon the teachers to work together with department closely and correct any mistakes.

Programme was chaired by Kivigho Zhimomi VP (adm) ANGPTA, welcome address delivered by president ANGPTA James Ruokuoselhou, while special guest released the ANGPTA triennial magazine. Special song was presented by Longleng unit ANGPTA and vote of thanks proposed by Chiru Thizu VP ANGPTA. In the afternoon session, principal secretary School Education Menukhol John graced the occasion as the special invitee.

Invocation prayer was said

by Bendang Lkr advisor ANGPTA, and association report was given by treasurer and general secretary ANGPTA. Around 400 primary teachers from across the state attended the triennial conference.

Lakhuti Baptist Church celebrates centenary jubilee DIMAPUR: Lakhuti Baptist Church (LBC) celebrated its centenary celebrations from January 31 to February 2.

A press release from LBC stated that, sermons revolved around the theme “the Lord has led us thus far”. The preachers exhorted that with the attainment of 100 years, Lakhuti Baptist Church was now a matured church and has reached a point where it should be at a giving end and to reach out to the unreached.

Ordained pastors, reverends, members and speakers took to the pul-

pit to share messages and songs. Dr. A Abeni Patton, asst. prof. BTC Pfutsero, Rev. Zanao Mozhui, pastor, Lotha Baptist Church , Dimapur, Rev. Prof.

Akheto Sema, GS CBCNEI and Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry, former principal ETC Jorhat were the main speakers during the course of the services.

Some of the highlights of the centenary jubilee included dedication of centenary monolith, unveiling of 3D map of Lakhuti engraved on a stone and sharing of the good news.

Altogether, 3000 people attended the jubilee.

to take advantage of the same.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered of Dr Goldin Quadros, principal scientist, SACON. Suman W M Sivachar IFS, DCF, office of chief wildlife warden introduced the mandate, objectives and scope of the training programme to the participants.

A total of 65 members attended the programme which included senior forest officials, field level staff and members of SACON Xelhozhe STH at the cleanliness drive at Xelhozhe village, team. under Swachh Bharat on February 1. (Xelhozhe STH)

ICFAI University Nagaland 6th Mile, Sovima, Dimapur Ph: 09436031163

JOB VACANCY Adv. No: IUN/ Esst./2020/AD-02

Date:04/02/2020

Applications are invited for the following position Position No. of Position Dept.

Asst. Professor 01 Political Science Candidate must possess Postgraduate degree from a University/Institution, recognized by UGC/ AICTE, and fulfill latest UGC norms.

Preference will be given to those with higher qualification and work experience.

The application form can be downloaded from Careers@IUN in the University’s website: www. iunagaland.edu.in.

The duly filled in application, along with a copy of the CV and application fee (DD) should reach Office of the Registrar on or before 17th February 2020.

Registrar DC-136 K Y M C

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30 others injured as Fire engulfs fuel tanker along PM Modi to attend event 6buskilled, falls into ditch in Assam Assam-Nagaland border in East KA celebrating Bodo Agreement

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Kokrajhar in Assam on Friday to participate in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo Agreement.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Modi will address a gathering there to “hail the historic Bodo Agreement” signed on January 27.

This will be the prime minister’s first visit to the north-east since it witnessed several anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in which three people were killed.

More than 4,00,000 people from the Bodo Autonomous Tribal Districts and other areas of the state are expected to attend the programme.

A cultural programme of ethnic groups of Assam is being organised to show-

Narendra Modi case the diversity of the state, the statement said.

In a recent tweet, the prime minister had termed the day the accord was signed “a very special day for India” and said that it “will lead to a transformative results for Bodo people, ushering in a new dawn of peace, harmony and togetherness”.

The agreement is in accordance with the prime minister’s vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas and is

a commitment towards a holistic development of the north-east, the statement said.

Over 1,615 cadres of different factions of the NDFB surrendered their arms and joined the mainstream within two days of the signing of the agreement.

In his latest ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address, the prime minister had appealed to all those on the path of violence to return to the mainstream and lay down their arms.

A summit meeting between Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, scheduled to be held in Guwahati in December, was also cancelled due to the anti-CAA protests.

Modi was also invited for the inauguration of the recently-concluded ‘Khelo India’ games in Guwahati but he did not attend it.

Goalpara (Assam), Feb 4 (PTI): Six people were killed and over 30 others injured when a speeding bus fell into a ditch in Assam’s Goalpara district on Tuesday, police said.

The bus, on its way to Guwahati from Dhubri, hit a roadside electric post, overturned and fell into the ditch, killing five

people on the spot. One of the passengers died later, police said.

Police and Army personnel travelling in a van started rescuing the passengers.

All seriously injured passengers were taken to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, while others were admitted to the Goalpara Civil Hospital.

Cong MLA Pranab Gogoi dead

Guwahati, Feb 4 (PTI): Congress MLA and former Assam Assembly speaker Pranab Gogoi died at a hospital here due to old age ailments. He was 84 and is survived by his wife and three sons. Gogoi, the MLA of Sibsagar, was ailing for the past few days. He was admitted to a hospital where he breathed his last late last night, family sources said. Gogoi was elected from the constituency for four consecutive terms since 2001. An advocate by profession, Gogoi served as the law minister from 2006 to 2011 and was the Speaker of the state Assembly between 2011 and 2016. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his condolence to Gogoi’s bereaved family members. His last rites will be held with full state honours, Sonowal said. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Ripun Bora also expressed his grief over the death of Gogoi.

BOKAJAN, FEB 4: A major fire erupted in a parking lot here, engulfing a series of fuel tanker along NH 39 close to Assam-Nagaland border on Tuesday. The incident created panic among the residents of the area as over a 100 fuel tanker bound for the state of Manipur are parked on this stretch everyday.

Two fuel tanker were burnt to ashes while three other tanker parked in the vicinity were partially burnt as fire-fighters rushed to the spot and battled the blaze to douse the flames.

Preliminary investigation conducted by the local police and fire service department sleuths hints a possible fuel theft racket active in pilfering fuel from the tankers. Police recovered a pump motor and an electric extension board from the burn site. Residents claim that a high organised racket is involved in siphoning fuel from tankers in a regular

The two tankers that caught fire on NH-39 on Tuesday.

basis and causing such incidents of fire.

It needs to be mentioned that the fuel tankers bound for Manipur are kept in the parking lots here and are later escorted by CRPF personnel to the state owing to security reasons. Taking advantage of this system, many unscrupulous elements siphon fuel form the tankers and then mix a range of cheaper neutralized kerosene/solvent to cover pilferage.

This is not the first case of fire engulfing oil tanker here; at least a dozen such incidents have taken place over the years. There are also instances in the past when the police had raided these joints and recovered several hundred litres of pilfered fuel stored in drums and containers. However, this illegal practice continues without check for reason best known to the administration and the policing machinery.

Manipur Speaker reserves judgement Lokayukta questions M’laya govt. for opposing CBI probe on disqualification of forest minister

Arupjyoti Saikia G u wahati , F eb 4 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday interrogated IIT-Guwahati Professor Arupjyoti Saikia for the third time in four days in connection with the violence in the city over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in December last year.

Saikia, a professor of History at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, has been summoned again to the NIA office at Sonapur in the outskirts of the city for questioning on February 7.

“Today (Tuesday), he (Saikia) was questioned for about five hours. He is still being questioned as a witness to Akhil Gogoi’s case. He has been asked to appear again on Friday,” Saikia’s advocate Santanu Borthakur told PTI. Saikia was first questioned on Saturday and then on Monday.

The NIA has already arrested around half a dozen senior leaders, including Akhil Gogoi, of peasant K Y M C

body Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and its sister organisations for their alleged role in massive violence during the anti-CAA protests across the state in December last year.

Earlier in December, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said that the state government has evidence that a leading academician working at a central educational institute was monitoring the “entire exercise” of violence on December 11 and 12 in protest against the Act. “That Assamese academician gave three statements – a revolution has started, all you senior leaders disappear and now enter through the Janata Bhavan (Secretariat) gate,” Sarma had said at a press conference on December 17.

Based on the evidence, it was found that the academician was giving instructions from a control room, he had said.

Earlier, 42 eminent scholars, including Ramachandra Guha, Sukanta Chaudhuri, Partha Chatterjee, Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Nivedita Menon, had expressed concerns over the issue and the “ordeal” that Saikia is going through.

Saikia has done extensive research on the history and nature of Brahmaputra and has penned several books on the mighty river.

AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 046/2020 Date : 03/02/2020 I, Shri. Satemyanger, son of Repatemjen, aged about 34 years, permanent resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, Mokokchung District, Nagaland, and presently residing at House No. 424, Old Showuba Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and competent to swear this affidavit.

2. That in my service book my name has been inadvertently recorded as R. Satemyanger and whereas my actual name as recorded in my other documents is Satemyanger.

3. That, henceforth, I will be using the name Satemyanger as my concrete name for all official purposes.

4. That this affidavit is executed to declare that the name Satemyanger and R. Satemyanger is one and the same person and henceforth, I will be using the name Satemyanger for all official purposes.

5. That the statements made in para 1-4 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated herein.

And I signed this affidavit on this 3rd day of February, 2020, at Dimapur, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Sworn before me : NOTARY PUBLIC DP-947

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND

NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/431 Dt. Tsg the 27th Jan '2020

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Mrs. Asenla Chang wife of Late Mr. Imtisupong Chang resident of Yaongyemti Old Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the Debts. & Security in respect of Late her husband, who expired on 14/01/2020.

Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/ objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of the notice.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Tuensang : Nagaland DP-924

IN THE COURT OF Smti Y. Longkumer, NJS, Principal Judge FAMILY COURT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Guardianship Petition No. 01/2020

NOTICE

(See 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.) Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Sanlung Lotha for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Master Choka Kikon before this Court and whereas the 02nd day of March 2020 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 04th day of Feb 2020.

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SHILLONG, FEB 4: Meghalaya Lokayukta Chairperson P K Musahary has questioned the National People’s Party (NPP)-led government for opposing the CBI probe into the alleged coal racket case.

“By opposing CBI inquiry and demanding a probe by state police agency exclusively, the government has exposed its sinister design to overstep on the power of the Lokayukta in making a preliminary inquiry through a central investigation agency and thus sought to reduce the Lokayukta to a pawn or cipher with no independent power to function as a statutory anti-corruption authority,” Musahary said in his order on Monday.

Monday’s order followed after the State’s political department challenged the January 10 order of the anti-graft panel to transfer the officials to facilitate a fair probe by the CBI into the coal racket case.

The government had wanted either to modify or recall the order and ques-

FELICITATION

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND

Dated Kiphire the 28th Jan. 2020

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mr. Chuba Sangtam, H/o Lt. Selongla Sangtam of Yangzitong Village P.O/P.S Kiphire Dist. Kiphire has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts and security in respect of his wife Late Selongla Sangtam who expired on 29th December, 2019.

Now, therefore, the public are hereby informed to file claims/objections if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice in the press.

(VICTO SEMA) NJS Principal District and Sessions Judge K-320 Kiphire: Nagaland

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 12th NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE)

CHINGTOK : LONGLENG NO.12BN(IR)/RO-10/2019-20/ Dt. Chingtok, the th Feb’ 2020.

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE To,

Dearest Sister Rose..

As You grow a year older , here’s to Wish You All the best that life has to offer to You..

May You Continue to be a Blessing and Inspiration to everyone around You...

Your, Loving Brother Hi elokiu, Many happy returns of the day, may God bless you with long life, good health, and prosperous life. Once again wishing you a very blessed happy birthday.

With love and prayer: elo Dear friend Akhrole, As you step into new life may almighty God fulfil your dreams? A thousand of friends I have meet, a hundred of girls I call my sisters, but among them you’re a special gift from God who are always closest to my heart. This is my prayer that God will lead you until you reach your destiny....Happy Birthday!

From, T.Tsuhah OFFICE OF THE

T h e R i p h y i m - C h a n g s u U n i o n Wo k h a Town extends our deepest appreciation and congratulations to Mr. Amos Ngullie, Tatar NSCN (IM) for promoting to the post of Dy. Kilonser (Home), also appreciated the NSCN (IM) Government.

The Union wishes and prays that the Almighty God grant good health and wisdom in his future endeavours.

S. Aben Ngullie Mhao Ngullie Chairman Secretary NO. PD & SJ.KPE.OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2019-20/1

and other items mostly from East Jaiñtia Hills through different check gates across the international border with Bangladesh.

Regt. No 12993 Rank : Constable Name : A.JEMS OVUNG. Son of Shri ALAMO OVUNG. Village : Chümoukedima.

P.O. Chümoukedima.

P.S. Chümoukedima.

Dist: Dimapur, Nagaland.

Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty with effect from 28-12-2019 without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date. And whereas, Calling Notices was issued to you through concern P.S vide order No.12BN(IR)/RO10/2019-20/1150 Dt. 13/01/2019.

Regt. No.12993 C/N A.Jems Ovung, is hereby directed to report to the undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this notice failing which he will be declared as deserter without further notice.

Commandant, 12th NAP Bn (India Reserve) Chingtok, Longleng.

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SANGTAM UNION DIMAPUR DIMAPUR-797112 : NAGALAND

FELICITATION Office of the Sangtam Union Dimapur (SUD) would like to convey our hearties congratulations to Shri. Tsalemse Sangtam, S/o Choholi for securing the post of EAC in the recently declared NPSC exam 2019.

The Union would also like to felicitate Ms. Alice. P Sangtam for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant under P&AR Department.

The union further wishes and prays that may the Almighty God bless them with good health and guide them in all their future endeavour.

(SEPIPA ANAR) (ATHRISE. P) President General Secretary Sangtam Union Dimapur (SUD) Sangtam Union Dimapur (SUD)

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IIT-Guwahati prof quizzed for third time over anti-CAA stir

Legislative Assembly to decide within four weeks the plea of a Congress MLAs seeking disqualification of forest minister Th Shyamkumar.

Two Congress MLAs moved the Supreme Court after the Speaker failed to initiate any action to their petitions for a long time.

To note here, since the Speaker did not take any action against the erring Congress MLA, allowing the BJP-led coalition government to stand despite violating constitutional norms under the anti-defection law, seven other Congress MLAs in the state publicly joined the BJP without resigning from their MLA posts.

The Congress MLAs also filed petitions in the Speaker’s tribunal against these MLAs in November 2018 which were still pending.

A recent notification of the state Assembly has also fixed the final hearing for the seven defected Congress MLAs on February 11.

The MLAs were Oinam Lukhoi, Ksh Biren, Paonam Brojen, Sanasam Bira, Ngamthang Haokip, Ginsuanhau Zou and Yengkhom Surchandra.

While issuing the notification, secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly directed all concerned parties to submit written statement/reply and additional documents, if any, on or before February 7 without fail.

hijit Basumatary. Basumatary has accused state and central government officials for their involvement in illegal transportation of coal

OFFICE OF THE

SHAKI STUDENTS' UNION Wokha - 797111, Nagaland FELICITATION

The Shaki Students' Union on behalf of all the students community whole heartedly congratulate :1. Shri. Liremo Lotha (IPS), S/o Lt. Motsuo Tsopoe for being awarded the President Police Medal for distinguished service 2020.

2. Smti. V. Maria Lotha (IAS), W/o Shri. Liremo Lotha for confirmation of IAS. The Union further thank them for bringing laurels to the village community and prays that God will continue to shower His choicest blessing upon them in their future endeavours.

Aron Mhonjan Khuvung Nyanthung M. Khuvung President, SSU Gen. Secy. SSU

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IMPHAL, Feb 4: After the final hearing to the petitions seeking disqualification of state forest minister Th Shyamkumar, the tribunal of Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Tuesday reserved the ruling till February.

The hearing of the long pending disqualification petitions filed

by Congress MLAs was held in the tribunal of the Speaker Y Khemchand on Tuesday.

While reserving his ruling, the Speaker did not fix any specific date for pronouncing the ruling but directed parties (petitioners and respondent) to submit additional documents or written arguments, if any, to submit before February 12.

The hearing which commenced from 11 am lasted for around 45 minutes. The Speaker heard the arguments of counsels of both the petitioners and respondent.

While initiating the argument, the counsel of the respondent pleaded the Speaker to differ the hearing of the case till February 11, 2020.

However, the Speaker rejected the plea in view of the case pending for long and also citing the upcoming budget session of the state Assembly. The budget session of the

state Assembly is to commence from February 14.

After the hearing, counsel of petitioners, senior Supreme Court advocate SG Hasnain said that while reserving the judgment, the Speaker directed the petitioners and respondent to submit additional documents and further arguments if any before February 12. The Speaker sought the additional argument in written.

The Speaker was hearing as many as 15 separate petitions seeking disqualification of forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar Singh under the 10th Schedule of Indian Constitution, popularly known as Anti-defection Law. The petitions were pending since the early part of 2018 after Th Shyamkumar who was elected as Congress nominee from the Andro Assembly Constituency of Imphal East district switched to BJP soon after the results of the general elections to the state Assembly declared in March, 2017.

Shyamkumar Singh won the Andro seat in the 2017 assembly elections.

Though Congress was the single largest party with 28 seats, it fell three seats short of the required number to achieve simple majority in the 60-member assembly.

A recent order of the Supreme Court of India passed on January 21 has directed the Speaker of Manipur

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tioned the jurisdiction of CBI and the authority of Lokayukta. “If the present sort of interference of the state political department is not checked, the object of the Lokayukta would be frustrated. Here is a need for a check on the purported undue interference of the state,” Musahary said.

Further, the Chairperson of Lokayukta explained, “There is no dispute that as per the provisions under the Central Act, the Lokpal at the Centre and the Lokayuktas in states are constitutional bodies.

They have constitutional status with authorities to receive complaints, adopt mechanism and supervise the inquiries in the matter of corruption. There is no logic in requiring the constitutional authorities like Lokayuktas to seek permission or consent from the state government.”

On Januar y 9, the Chairperson of Lokayukta, had directed the CBI to conduct an inquiry into an inter-state racket involving the smuggling of coal, betel nut and boulders based on a complaint filed by one Ab-

GENERAL SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE

DIMAPUR SUNGRATSU SENSO TELONGJEM Dimapur-797112, Nagaland

FELICITATION The Office of the DIMAPUR SUNGRATSU SENSO TELONGJEM extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri.

CHUBA WALLING, Deputy Commandant, 9th IR for bringing laurels and great honour to the community as well as the Nagas in general by receiving the prestigious President's Police Medal Award for Meritorious Service on the occasion of 71st Republic Day Celebration on 26th January 2020.

The Union wishes him good health and success in all his future endeavours.

(RONGSENLEMBA MOLLIER) President NO. DSST/FA-4/2020-01

(LANUZULU AIER) General Secretary Date :- 04/02/2020

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Govt suspends air travel from China

The Indian embassy in Beijing following the evacuation had suspended travel to India on e-visas from China and declared e-visas issued in China, ‘invalid’.

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): The government on Tuesday banned all India-bound airlines from boarding any passengers from China and cancelled all existing Indian visas, in view of the rapid spread of novel coronavirus outbreak which originated in Wuhan.

As of Tuesday, 425 people have died due to the outbreak and more than 20,000 people were tested

positive for the virus in China.

Three people who returned to Kerala from China have been diagnosed with the coronavirus pneumonia.

In a letter issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kolkata, the government said: “All airlines are informed not to take on board any passenger from China, including Chinese

or other foreign nationals who may be holding valid (electronic travel authority) ETA/e-visa to board their aircraft for any destination in India.”

The implementation of the order “starts with immediate effect and shall remain in force till further notice”, the letter said.

The notice was signed by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer, Kolkata.

The embassy also announced that “existing visas (both regular and e-visas) are no longer valid” and has asked applicants in China to apply afresh.

All those who are already in India with regular or e-visa and had travelled from China after January 15, have been asked to contact the hotline number of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The decision came two days after around 650 Indians who had signed consent forms for evacuation by the government were brought back from China. All of them are undergoing a 14day quarantine process in Delhi at the moment.

The Indian embassy in Beijing following the evacuation had suspended travel to India on e-visas from China and declared e-visas issued in China, “invalid”.

However, the embassy has asked Indian citizens or travellers in China to contact them in Beijing or consulates and Indian visa application centres in Shanghai and Guangzhou in case there is a “compelling reason” to visit India.

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Hegde clarifies Gandhi remark

Former Union minister and BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde (Centre). (Twitter -AnantkumarH)

New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde has written to the party leadership that he made no mention of Mahatma Gandhi in his speech, which has faced flak for its swipe at the Father of the Nation, and controversial remarks attributed to him are “incorrect”.

BJP sources said Hegde sent a detailed reply to party president J P Nadda, and the party’s disciplinary committee, which issued him a show-cause notice to him on Monday, is studying its content before deciding its next course of action.

Hegde has claimed he did not name Mahatma Gandhi nor did he insult him in his speech and news reports about his speech are “incorrect”. He added he also did not use words like “nautanki” or “drama” to describe the freedom struggle led by Gandhi.

There is a view in the party that what the former Union minister said might be in bad taste but its content was distorted in some media reports, a senior BJP leader said.

Speaking in Kannada at an event in Bengaluru on Saturday to commemorate Veer Savarkar, an iconic

Hindutva figure, Hegde said freedom fighters who did not sacrifice anything made the country believe that it attained independence through ‘Upavas Satyagrah’, Gandhi’s preferred mode of agitation by undertaking fast. “Such people became ‘Mahapurush (great person),” said Hegde, who is no stranger to controversies.

The Gandhi-led freedom struggle was an “adjustment” with the British, he said, suggesting that contribution of revolutionaries and other freedom fighters who were not associated with the Congress were undermined.

Ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch S r i na g a r , F e b 4 (IANS): Pakistan on Tuesday violated the LoC ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and Indian troops were returning the fire, the Indian Army said.

According to an army statement, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation, firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Shahpur and Kirni sectors of Poonch.

“Indian Army is retaliating befittingly,” the statement added.

A civilian was killed and four others injured in firing by Pakistan in the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night.

According to reports, Pakistan resorted to indiscriminate shelling and firing on Indian defence positions and villages close to the Line of Control. Some of the shells landed in the residential areas in which one civilian was killed and the others were injured. Some houses were also damaged in the shelling.

Plea against Modi in 2002 riots Man held for threatening to Kejriwal dares BJP to name adjourned too many times: SC shoot anti-CAA protesters CM face, says ready to debate

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the plea of slain Congress MP Ehsan Jafri’s wife Zakia Jafri challenging the SIT’s clean chit to then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots, has been already adjourned many times and it will have to hear it someday as it fixed April 14 next date of hearing.

Advocate Aparna Bhat, representing Zakia Jafri, submitted before a bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari that matter is contentious and sought an adjournment. The court replied that it has already been adjourned so many times, and it has to come up for hearing someday. “Take one date and make sure you all are available,” it said.

Jafri’s counsel then urged the court to schedule the matter after Holi vacation.

Bhat had earlier told the court that it should issue notice on the plea, as the matter is connected with

Zakia Jafri (File)

alleged conspiracy from February 27, 2002 to May 2002.

As many as 68 people, including Jafri, were killed at Gulberg Society on February 28, 2002. The incident occurred after the S-6 Coach of the Sabarmati Express was burnt at Godhra killing 59 people and triggered riots in Gujarat. The SIT in February 2012 filed a closure report giving clean chit to Modi and 63 others, which included senior officials in the government, citing no concrete evidence

was found.

Zakia Jafri moved the top court in 2018 challenging the October 2017 Gujarat High Court order rejecting her plea against the SIT’s decision. She contended her protest petition, filed challenging the SIT closure report, was dismissed without examining the merit in her contentions.

In October 2017, the High Court noted the SIT probe was apex court monitored. However, it partly allowed Zakia Jafri’s petition in connection with further investigation on the matter.

The High Court noted the petitioner can move appropriate forum, including the trial court, a division bench of the high court or the apex court seeking further investigation on the matter.

L u c k n o w, F e b 4 (IANS): A civil engineer has been arrested by the Lucknow police on Monday night for threatening to shoot protesters at the Clock Tower where an anti-CAA agitation is on.

The accused Shravan Sharma, 24, a resident of Thakurganj, who works with a private firm in Chinhat area, was arrested from Thakurganj area of Lucknow.

In a Facebook post on January 30, Shravan had threatened to shoot the protesters at the Clock Tower and even claimed that he had bought a pistol for the purpose.

According to police reports, Shravan Sharma, a resident of Unnao district, has completed a diploma

course in civil engineering from a private institute in Sitapur.

SHO Thakurganj Pramod Kumar Mishra said Shravan had gone to a friend’’s home in Thakurganj from where he was arrested.

He has been booked on charges of creating hatred between two communities, and provoking breach of peace.

Additional de puty commissioner of police, west zone, Vikas Chandra Tripathi said police are probing whether Shravan had been influenced by some radical group.

The accused told the police that he was coaxed by some friends to post the inflammatory message on his Facebook page.

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday dared BJP to name its chief minister candidate for the February 8 assembly elections, saying he is ready for a debate with the saffron party’’s CM face.

Speaking to the media after releasing the party manifesto, Kejriwal said it is the people in a democracy who elect government.

“Amit Shah is saying people should vote for the BJP and he will select the chief minister after the elec-

tions. In a democracy, people elect their chief minister.

Shah cannot select the chief minister.”

He said he wants the BJP to name its CM candidate with whom he wanted to have a debate. He said in a democracy, debate is very important.

“I give time till 1 p.m. on Wednesday to the BJP for this.”

He said people should know who will be the chief minister if BJP comes to power, saying, “what if the BJP selected an uneducated chief minister for Delhi.

That will be a cheating to the people.”

Kejriwal said he is seeking votes in his name, saying all the votes for the AAP will go to Kejriwal. “People want to know where the votes to the BJP will go? People are asking who will be the BJP’’s face.”

Speaking about the manifesto, Kejriwal said in the last five years, they have spent their time in improving the basic infrastructure.

“We want to make Delhi a 21st Century city. We cannot do it alone but we need help of 2 cr people.”

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First round for PAC

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utting an end to or averting a possible confrontation over the issue of ‘Lease System’

by Dimapur Municipal Council(DMC) , the government’s Municipal Affairs Department(MAD) has cancelled the order for ‘Lease System’ of DMC as demanded in a ten-day ultimatum issued by Public Action Committee(PAC) under the aegis of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD). The PAC has been steadfastly working to bring an end to the spate of unauthorised, illegal and multiple taxations, syndicate system etc being carried out by all and sundry under whatever pleas. In this regard, PAC has taken DMC to task for the manner in which its contract-lessees have been overcharging tax by over ten times but issuing printed challans for 1/10th the amount . These issues are not new but have been aired since several years in the past. Organisations such as NVCO, ACAUT Nagaland, Naga Council Dimapur and recently PAC, have been pointing out the highly questionable practices of a few government departments allowing random collection through some of their staff or lessees.

On the part of DMC, it had temporarily suspended the collections by lessees during September 2019 at the height of the PAC drive against rampant gate collections in Dimapur but after a few months, it was re-introduced. This led the PAC to demand a rollback of the order. PAC’s objection to the lessee system was based on facts in the past, where appointed lessees sub-let tax collection to a second d party and in some cases, the second party again sub-lets to a third party. PAC maintained that DMC ‘Lease System’ has resulted in excessive taxes beyond fixed rates. Toll taxes are essentially for services rendered or where payment is made for use of facilities. Under the guise of toll tax, the lessees impose amount much beyond the prescribed rate under the guise of maintenance of roads or bridges. The question is whether the National Highway, public roads and bridges in Dimapur are constructed or maintained by either the DMC or various other committees, who prey on trucks at almost every junction? PAC also pointed out that the collection of taxes on all commodities by DMC was random. For instance, Rs.2.5 was being collected on each cement bag entering Dimapur; whereas as per GST, the seller charges tax from the buyer. Also GST subsumes all other taxes and therefore, there is no scope for other agencies to levy any other tax on the same item. Anything charged on the items above GST is unauthorised. PAC has also identified other agencies and organisations involved in the tax racket covering market ,godowns and transport, which are also serious matters concerning public interest. PAC has alleged that unions and NPGs impose godown tax and transport taxes that add to prices. PAC has also alleged that government departments such as forest and geology & mining simultaneously effect double taxation by imposing their respective royalty tax on the same items in violation of GST rules. There are also other agencies such as tax and excise department which also impose their taxes. Another phenomenon is the syndicate system for monopoly business where no authorised dealers/stockists except those appointed by the syndicates are allowed to do business.

These issues need to be addressed to rid Dimapur of the tag as the extortion centre of the north east if the state is to progress in the interest of the present and future generation.

DailyDevotion The Compelling Majesty of His Power

The love of Christ compels us… —2 Corinthians 5:14 Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us really know what it means to be held in the grip of the love of God. We tend so often to be controlled simply by our own experience. The one thing that gripped and held Paul, to the exclusion of everything else, was the love of God. “The love of Christ compels us….” When you hear that coming from the life of a man or woman it is unmistakable. You will know that the Spirit of God is completely unhindered in that person’s life. When we are born again by the Spirit of God, our testimony is based solely on what God has done for us, and rightly so. But that will change and be removed forever once you “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). Only then will you begin to realize what Jesus meant when He went on to say, “… you shall be witnesses to Me….” Not witnesses to what Jesus can do— that is basic and understood— but “witnesses to Me….” We will accept everything that happens as if it were happening to Him, whether we receive praise or blame, persecution or reward. No one is able to take this stand for Jesus Christ who is not totally compelled by the majesty of His power. It is the only thing that matters, and yet it is strange that it’s the last thing we as Christian workers realize. Paul said that he was gripped by the love of God and that is why he acted as he did. People could perceive him as mad or sane— he did not care. There was only one thing he lived for— to persuade people of the coming judgment of God and to tell them of “the love of Christ.”

This total surrender to “the love of Christ” is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life. And it will always leave the mark of God’s holiness and His power, never drawing attention to your personal holiness.

Quotes

There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder. ~ Ronald Reagan

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Post-mortem

Vision of the valley of dry bones: Its implications ‘here’ and ‘now’

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ymbolism is important because it carries something and conveys many meanings. For example, poets, novelists, philosophers, literary figures and prophets express whatever they want to say or convey directly or straight forward, sometimes subtly by using some other forms.

They use their articulation and expressive skills to communicate which could only be understood or perceived not instantaneously—just like that, but only through probing, analyzing and interpreting. The beauty in that is those who use symbolism which is a language as it is connects many things such as the past-present and the future, the time, space and people and many such things.

One such episode is what prophet Ezekiel in chapter 37:1-14 does as he expounds and passes on the message as mandated by God. Whatever it may be, whether symbolic or real, it is certainly one of the most powerful passages that creates unease, vibration and for some evokes their consciousness that raises a few question such as: what’s happening and what are we doing? It has that sweeping power and massive force instantly re-connecting us to many trajectories.

Valley of the Dr y

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Bones—a brilliant narrative that explains something that happened in the past—thousands of years ago and the Prophet Ezekiel stands right in the midst of the valley of the dry bones as he explains in a metaphoric language showing the possibilities and promises that lie ahead. It’s striking and penetrating as Ezekiel’s utterances binds together the flesh and blood that tears open to believe the impossible things can only happen if we believe, obey and act, on the one who we affirm and trust.

This passage is all about a vision revealed to the prophet Ezekiel, conveying a dream-like realistic— naturalistic depiction. In his vision, the prophet sees himself standing in the valley filled with dry human bones. He is commanded to carry a prophecy, where the bones gets connected into human figures, following which the bones are covered with tandem tissues, flesh and skin. Then the prophet Ezekiel comes to know that the bones happened to be the people of Israel while in exile and God commands the prophet to convey the prophecy in order to revitalize the human figures, to resurrect them and to bring them to the land of Israel.

This is the prophecy and thus prophetic and by all means ought to be

believed—“I will bring you alive and I will put my breath and you will come back to life”. Prophecy is such that even from the tombs the dead bodies buried would rise as the God shall open the tombs and the dead bodies rise up as the God breathes into the nostrils and the life enters. So powerful, immensely assuring and by all means promising.

Ezekiel 37: 1-14 is such a powerful text, over a passage of times and at every epoch of human histories it comes back to human lifesituation and resurrects the human conscience and reminds to respond to human tendencies that have stooped so low in the forms of antiSemitism, Islamo-phobia, xenophobia, white supremacy, tribalism, casteism, religious fundamentalism, fascism, patriarchy and many such things.

Precisely because of these reasons we have the memorials, commemorative functions and host of others rekindling our memory and to pass on the stories and messages to the other generation that present so that occurrence or repetition of those shall be prevented and not contemplated. The traumatic experiences of the survivors would shed more light. For instance, 75 years passed by, the world remembers the holocaust—

which one’s identity and citizenship are determined.

The past has taught many lessons to us and as thinking human being should refrain from those that created misery of all sorts. The sufferings and onslaughts meted out by co-humans were and are horrendous and by all means and on all counts despicable. Hatred continues to roost the world in which we live.

For some, their nature is such that they cannot be mended, and so it is hard that their thought process be moderated. In such context specificities, there are some who boldly come out and show resistance and defy their aggressive policies and postures. Their boldness and defiance could emanate due to various factors, but certainly comes out of their love towards humanity, irrespective of race, caste, religion and nation. They dare to question and challenge their moves that are detrimental to the whole of humanity.

The victims of holocaust, mass killing due to ethnic conflicts and those who became victims of unjust wars and religious fundamentalism show that the world we live is so fragile and susceptible because there are the 21st century fascist, religious fanatics, casteists and white supre-

mists. In such a context, prophetic traditions such as Ezekiel help us to renew and rededicate our commitment to challenge those nefarious forces that tends to cause enormous damages to the humanity.

We live in a world where a sizable population lives in hunger because of rising prices and low wages.

In India, a mass of people barely survive because they do not get livable wages and live in hunger—managing with watery dhall and rotis.

They could perhaps be classified as “living dead”, as they barely survive. Further, those belonging to particular religious communities face problems in their respective countries and beyond and live like refugees and many live in detention camps.

Ezekiel 37 reminds us that the dry bones gets energized and become alive because of the Yahweh’s breath that gushed into the dry bones of the skeletons that came back to life and started to march towards those oppressive forces that trampled and killed. It is this assurance and symbolism that galvanizes the spirit of those who boldly defy unjust structure and diabolical systems run the world. Some of the narratives and symbolisms shed light to us.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

Disclosure of identity of sexual assault

ne of the most offensive crimes committed in our society is sexual assault. Like other physical assault, it is an act of violence. It not only has physical and psychological effect on the victims but it is also a threat to our society. It has become a focal point of public concern for the past couple of decades.

Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including inappropriate touching, vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, sexual intercourse that you say no to, rape, attempted rape, child molestation. Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. Examples of this are voyeurism (when someone watches private sexual acts), exhibitionism (when someone exposes him/herself in public), incest (sexual contact between family members), and sexual harassment.

It can happen in different situations, by a stranger or an acquaintance in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you know.

Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations— on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on “date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended—no matter where you are.

Try to always be aware of your surroundings. Date rape drugs make a person unable to resist assault and have a type of memory loss so the victim doesn’t know what happened. Violence against women by any one is always wrong, whether the abuser is someone you date; a current or past spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend;

a family member; an acquaintance; or a stranger. You are not at fault. You did not cause the abuse to occur, and you are not responsible for the violent behavior of someone else.

Sexual assault is a traumatic event that can cause extreme psychological effects on the victim. These effects can be short-term, and they can manifest themselves into long-term effects, depending on the individual and how the sexual assault occurred. Victims of sexual assault can be either young or old, male or female, adult or a child with both sexes having fairly similar psychological effects. In addition to these psychological effects, some individuals develop Rape Trauma Syndrome or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which can be more easily classified as shortterm versus long-term responses. Every individual is different and may differ in their reactions to this event; there is no normal or common way to react.

For individuals that have experienced this disturbing event, the effects can be described in terms of different phases in which they go through. Many victims experience shame, self-blame, self-doubt, undergoes lifelong trauma and social stigma. During the impact phase, which occurs immediately after the attack, the victim tends to fall apart inside. They often experience shock, which has a sudden and powerful effect on emotions and physical reactions, or denial, which is a state of mind marked by a refusal or inability to recognize and deal with what has occurred.

Disclosure: Name and identity of victims of rape and sexual assault, including those who have died, cannot be disclosed ‘even in a remote manner’, even the statement of the victim in court

A word about the final solution

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millions of Jews and others were brutally killed and many others went through horrible forms of violence and tortures.

As I write, I keep reading many such stories of the survivors and the TV channels cover some of the horrendous crimes that the Nazis under Hitler committed. It makes many to think about the human nature and we do come across how low some humans could stoop down. As a result thousands and millions go through such heinous process wherein pains and sufferings are inflicted to other human beings—all in the name of religion, race, caste, superiority of all sorts and what not. Another glaring example is slave trade— wherein one particular race had to go through; racial and caste discriminations that are still prevailing in parts of the world; Islamophobia and xenophobia have now cropped out manifesting in diverse formats.

Anti-Semitism is gradually showing its face in parts of Germany and other parts of Europe in the name of ‘superior race’ and patriarchy continues to dominate and is widely prevalent that controls and regulates women. Religious fundamentalism is almost spreading like wild fire all in the name of religion on

should be recorded in camera (in Magistrate Chamber) for the best interest of the victim, however instead of empathizing with the victims, society treats them as ‘untouchable’. Nobody can have any objection to the victim disclosing her name as long as she is a major and has taken a decision regarding this voluntarily.

The media should also be cautious not to ‘sensationalize’ such cases and though they have an obligation to report such matters, they are also ‘duty bound’’ not to disclose the identity of such victims, including the minors. FIRs lodged for the offence of rape or sexual assault under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act shall not be put in public domain.”No person can print or publish in print, electronic, social media, etc. the name of the victim or even in a remote manner disclose any facts which can lead to the victim being identified and which should make her identity known to the public at large,”.

In our present society, an “innocent” victim of sexual offence, especially rape, was unfortunately treated worse than the perpetrator of crime and “for no fault of the victim, society instead of empathizing with the victim, starts treating her as an ‘untouchable’. A victim of rape is treated like a ‘pariah’ and ostracised from society.

Many times, even her family refuses to accept her back into their fold.

The harsh reality is that many times cases of rape do not even get reported because of the false notions of so called ‘honour’ which the family of the victim wants to uphold,”.

In cases where the victim is dead or of unsound mind, her name and identity should not be disclosed even under au-

thorization of next of the kin unless circumstances justifying the disclosure of her identity exist, which shall be decided by competent authority that is the Session’s Judge.The police officials should keep all the documents in which the name of the victim is disclosed, as far as possible, in a sealed cover and replace these documents by identical documents in which the name of the victim is removed in all records which may be scrutinized in the public domain.

Media as well as the journalists should refrain from talking to such victim because every time the victim repeats the tale of misery, he/she again undergoes the same trauma. Reportage of such cases should be done sensitively keeping the best interest of the victims, both adult and children, in mind. It said that authorities, to which the name of victim was disclosed, were also duty bound to keep it secret and not to disclose it in any manner, except in the report which should only be sent in a sealed cover to the investigating agency or the court.

The application filed by the next of kin to authorise disclosure of identity of a dead victim or of a victim of unsound mind, should be made only to the Sessions Judge concerned until the government lays down a criteria as per the court’s directions for identifying social welfare institutions or organisations. In case of minor victims under Protection of Child from Sexual Violence (POCSO), disclosure of their identity can only be permitted by the special court, if such disclosure is in the interest of the child.

(To be concluded) Nulhuvolu Rhakho, advocate & panel lawyer Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA)

Reader’s Post

he word Final Solu- rudimentary that are still I endorse the views extion sounds music left out, that are in need pressed by Shri. K. Khekiye to our ears. Should of a solution. Should there Sema relating to the prothis music be continued be any issues left out for a posal for the constitution drumming in our ears to no Final Solution, such issues of the PAN Naga HoHo. end? Yes we have suffered should be identified and There is no harm constitut- Sir, enough under the weight spoken out loud and clear ing a platform for the sake With the advancement of Communication Technology the world have been of fear, uncertainties, in- by the aggrieved with jus- of emotional, social and witnessing swift changes in the way of life in the entire globe. The state of Nagaland timidations and violence’s tification. Should there be cultural identity but if the witness the first launch of mobile service by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, for a long time but things any issues that involves the proposal is conceived with Lt. Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 28 Oct. 2003. The launching of mobile service in the appears to be getting better interest of the Nagas be- other motives involving state have definitely benefitted the people but not fully where the worst case of and the music of peace yond its borders, the matter political agendas and terexperience is entire Nagaland from the top to the least privileged individual started and stability are gradually should be amicably sorted ritorial issues such proposal appearing on the horizon out locally wherein our in the long run will create a bitter experience on call break or network congestions which are at the cost of lately. One is presently well wishes and support divisions of interest that every customers which have been continuing for the past many years which have investing much more time will not be found want- may be counterproduc- been gone unnoticed but still continuing.

The launching of 4G LTE by the mobile service providers in the state have on speculating about a sort ing. Nagas should not be tive to the cause of unity of Final Solution to the also made to go for a ride and fraternity among the widen the silent looting process for the past 3 Years where every user(s) have their own experience on the quality of service and internet(data) connectivity provided State that has experienced over an issue that does not Naga community. PAN by the 4G service providers. the trauma of hostility belong to them. To avoid Naga HoHo sounds good The data connectivity speed provided by the service providers is below 2G conand instability for more overlapping of interest and but this should be made nections standard where subscriber are made to purchase 4G data. As such upon than sixty years. Nagaland confusions, it may perhaps need no longer be made be necessary to clearly conceivable and workable the expiry of 28 days or whichever plan a subscriber opts the data usage against every subscriber is less than 30% of total Data Purchased due to connectivity issue a playground where play- identify the interest and on the ground.

We have travelled long irrespective of locations. In fact, it is their noble idea of silently looting Lakhs of ers of sorts with different visions of the State and agendas and visions play issues outside but in the enough. It is time to hold pre-paid subscribers which have been going on since the launch of 4G Service in their games with no end in process the bond of broth- our breath and have a sigh the state. Every 4G mobile service subscribers in the state should demand for qualsight. Enough is enough. erhood and fraternity that of relief. What we have ity service with a stable 4G connections in the interest of justice on the obligated Does the Sate of Nagaland unites the Nagas within or reached thus far is good rights as per the assured service. really need a Final Solution outside the State need not enough for the moment.

Ejonthung Lotha, Wokha Town and if so, what are the be overlooked.

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

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Govt suspends air travel from China

Delhi needs govt that will give direction: PM New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Attacking the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Delhi needs a government that will give direction and not resort to blame games.

Addressing an election rally in Dwarka three days before the February 8 assembly elections, the prime minister accused the AAP dispensation of not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital. Modi sought to know if ‘mohalla clinics’ set up by the AAP government will work if Delhiites fall sick outside city.

He said the people of Delhi have seen how the AAP government practises the politics of hate.

toms: Five individuals, out of the 252 students who arrived from Chinas Wuhan city and are quarantined at the coronavirus facility at Haryanas Manesar have shown symptoms of cough and cold and have been moved to the Indian Army’s Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment for better observation and treatment, an army spokesperson said on Tuesday.

“Samples sent for tests to All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), of which the result of one individual is negative,” a senior Indian Army officer said, adding that the results

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): In three years from now, India will begin operationalising Military Commands which integrate the operations of the Army, Air Force and Navy, in the biggest restructuring in India’s military history, NDTV reported.

In a select briefing, his first since he took over as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat said it was his goal to “develop the services as an armed force,” integrating capabilities, logistics and manpower within the new Military Commands. The goal is to bring down expenses, rationalise manpower and ensure that the armed forces fight as a cohesive unit. While the number of commands has not been finalised, the Chief of Defence Staff is looking at the creation of proposals which would result in the creation of a Western Theatre Command, and at least one Northern Theatre Command. An Easter n Theatre Command would likely cover the border areas along the China frontier.

The exact number of these Theatre Commands has still not been decided.

In addition to Commands which cover the land frontier against Pakistan and China, India would also have a Peninsula Command

, an Air Defence Command and Space Command and a multi-service Logistics Command and Training Command. Each Theatre Command would have an integral Air Force element and depending on the nature of the requirement, additional aircraft could be deployed.

Significant cost cutting in each Command would be achieved through common stores management, shared bases, maintenance stocks and through the utilisation of similar weapons. “In co-located stations, there is tremendous scope for the management of resources,” General Rawat said.

Preliminary discussions have been held between the Chief of Defence Staff and the three service chiefs with the CDS making it clear that it was his intention to begin the process of setting up the Commands within a finite period of time.

High-value military acquisitions, such as a proposed third aircraft carrier for Navy, “depends on how the economy progresses,” said General Rawat as this costly acquisition would have “an impact on the other services.” The Navy has fought for years for the government to sanction a third made-in-India carrier which would supplement INS Vikramaditya which is

in service and INS Vikrant which enters trials soon before being inducted.

Similarly, for the Indian Air Force, the Chief of Defence Staff felt it is important to stagger the purchases of expensive fighter aircraft to ensure higher serviceability.

India is looking closely at a deal to acquire 114 fighter aircraft for which a global tender is now under way.

“Look at the maintenance cycle,” said General Rawat explaining that several newly acquired aircraft would need to be simultaneously serviced if they were acquired within a short period of time. This would mean that many of these assets would be simultaneously out of commission for a period of time. Instead, a system of staggered acquisitions for the Air Force would mean that at least some key operational platforms such as fighters, helicopters and drones would be available while others were being serviced. Another cost cutting measure would be the indigenous manufacture of ammunition to a very high standard. “If ammunition has a shelf life of ten years, must you stock ammunition for twenty years?” asked the General, pointing out that it was “important to develop surge capacity” in quickly manufacturing ammunition if there was a crisis.

From yachting to Marcos live demo; Probe intensified into K’taka school sedition case India Navy gears up for DefExpo2020

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): It is not only about business in the DefExpo 2020. India’s elite commandos Marcos of Indian Navy will leave the people of Uttar Pradesh mesmerised with their assault, search and rescue demonstration in Gomti River.

The India Navy will also showcase the art of sailing and yachting.

The marine commandos will be inducted by the indigenous ALH helicopters who will display an assault demonstration drill at Gomti River front from Wednesday to Saturday for half an hour. Marcos, raised in February 1987, have played a stellar role in various special operations as well as counter intelligence operations in Jammu and Kashmir. These elite force is at par with the best in the world when it comes to operations in all three dimensions of warfare which is land, air and sea.

Indian Navy will also showcase the Advanced Light Helicopters, also known as ‘Dhruv’.

These helicopters will perform a variety of operations including Advanced Search and Rescue, Special Heliborne Operations, Armed Patrol, Sniper Ops, VVIP carriage and Night Search and Rescue.

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some quarters, a school official said.

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The cops were in civil dress,” the official said.

The police have been questioning the children and staff about those who wrote the script and assigned to deliver specific dialogues.

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Addressing a press conference, he alleged that the Central and state governments were trying to suppress the voice of people in the country using law enforcement agencies.

Khader claimed that the two women who “depicted the problems they were facing” in the drama were booked under the sedition law.

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When contacted, the deputy superintendent of police of Bidar H Basaveshwara refused to comment on the matter saying that he was still investigating the case. Meanwhile in Bengaluru, Congress MLA and former minister U T Khader slammed the BJP government in the state as well as the Centre for “fil-

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Expo 2020, the Indian Navy, in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard, will be conducting a live demonstration in the Gomati River front. “The demonstration would include the demonstration of various classes of sail boats used by the Navy to train it’s men in the the art of sailing/ yachting,” said a senior Indian Navy officer.

This demonstration would showcase the important role played by traditional sailing boats in the maritime history and also the impetus that the Indian Navy has laid in preserving and promoting the art of yachting.

This demonstration will be followed by the Indian Coast Guard demonstrating their Search and Rescue skills using their Chetak helicopters.

Post the Live Operations demo, the famous Indian Navy band will enthral the audience with masterful musical performance.

Bidar(Karnataka), Feb 4 (PTI): The police has intensified investigation into the ‘sedition case’ against the management and staff of a school here, where children had allegedly insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others, in the context of CAA, in a drama they staged on January 21.

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(From p-1) Uproar in LS over Hedge’s remarks: The controversial remarks made

by BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde on Mahatma Gandhi rocked Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with Congress members shouting slogans and walking out of the House after accusing the ruling party of doing “Godse politics”.

Immediately after the House convened at noon after the proceedings were adjourned following uproar

by Opposition members over Hegde’s remarks, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the BJP leader has “insulted” Mahatma Gandhi, who is respected by people across the globe.

Chowdhury then made a remark against Hegde, which Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said would not go on record. Opposition members including Congress MPs jumped into the well displaying placards and shouting slogans. Despite requests by the speaker, opposition members did not stop sloganeering and later Congress members walked out of the House. Chowdhury also said that they were expecting a response from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on the controversial remarks but they are “helping” people who hate Mahatma Gandhi.

Earlier, Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon following uproar by Opposition members over Hegde’s remarks.

Jaipur: Three suspected coronavirus patients were admitted to Jaipur’s SMS Hospital on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the test report of the four patients whose samples were collected on Monday in different districts is awaited.

“Three people approached the hospital separately with symptoms of the virus. They were admitted and blood samples were collected for testing,” Dr D S Meena, superintendent of the hospital said. The test report is expected to be received on Wednesday.

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Bengaluru, Feb 4 (IANS): Two senior IPSrank officers of the Karnataka cadre have been booked for their alleged role in the multi-crore IMA ponzi scam that rocked the state last year, a CBI official said on Tuesday.

“We have booked an FIR against 11 accused, including Karnataka cadre IPS officers Ajay Hillori (accused number 2) and Hemant Nimbalkar (accused number 5) under various sections of IPC for their alleged involvement in the IMA ponzi scam,” CBI official R.K. Gaur told IANS from New Delhi over phone. “Besides the two IPS officers, former Commercial Street police station Inspector M. Ramesh (accused number 1), same police station’s Subinspector Gowri Shankar (accused number 3), CID Deputy Superintendent of Police E.S. Sridhar (accused number 4) and the scam’s kingpin Mohammad Mansoor Khan (accused number 6) have been charged with various offences, including criminal conspiracy to dupe thousands of gullible investors,” Gaur said. The other five accused include the directors of I-Monetary Advisory (IMA).

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Indians airlifted from undergo tests inside a quarantine facility set by up ITBP, at Chhawla area of New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

of balance four samples submitted earlier in the day are awaited. All the five individuals have been shifted to the isolation ward at the Base Hospital.

Kerala MPs demand govt statement: A group of Lok Sabha members from Kerala raised the issue of cases of coronavirus in the southern state in the House on Tuesday and demanded a comprehensive statement from the government on the issue.

T N Prathapan of the Congress raised the issue during the Zero Hour, demanding financial support from the Centre for Kerala and immediate dispatch of a disaster management team to take stock of the situation. N K Premachandran of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) and K Suresh of the Congress supported Prathapan and demanded a statement from the Union health minister in the House.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said he would convey the feelings of the members to the minister. In Kozhikode, 306 people have been kept under observation at their homes and four in the isolation ward of a hospital.

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(From p-1) On the complaints placed before the court regarding faulty, irregular and inefficient billing as well as discrepancies between passive and namesake payers, the NERC chairman said judgement would be delivered during the next commission meeting. He said the judgement would be based on the two issues of revenue collection and payments by consumers.

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Kaustavmani Deka, Asian Development Bank North East Corridor study team spoke on findings of ADB, NEEC study in bamboo sector. He mentioned low market value, low yield, import of bamboo, consumption and lack of marketing with organised supply chain as some of the challenges.

Host of personalities including additional S. Sashikumar,DGFT, Guwahati, ED, SHEFEXIL, Kolkota, Dr. Debjani Roy, assistant manager, ECGC LTD, Harjit Bharali, and Kamesh Salam from NBDA spoke during the workshop.

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Imtirenla Jamir SMD, NBDA said the workshop has been planned for creating awareness on the export market and its procedures so that bamboo entrepreneurs could take up bamboo export market. She also informed that NBDA has tied up with Taiwan for setting up India Taiwan Bamboo Center to bring in bamboo technology and also for imparting training to entrepreneurs and promoting export of bamboo products.

Sudhakar Kasture, M/S EXIM Institute, while speaking on the topic, increasing exports from India, highlighted on the export and import statistics and observed the need for more expansion stating that bamboo has great potential.

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Outreach programme on bamboo export & market development DIMAPUR: With an aim to reach out to bamboo entrepreneurs and producer groups in sharing the potential of exports in bamboo products, an outreach programme on Bamboo Export and Market Development was organised by SHEFEXIL (nodal agency for export of bamboo under Ministry of Commerce, GOI) in association with the National Bamboo Development Council (NBDC) and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) on February 4 at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Center Dimapur.

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Ex-student leader reacts to BJP charges

(From p-1) Aye said that he had raised the issue as a concerned Naga and not as a political leader or with any malicious intentions.

“I have not criticised the BJP or its policy but asked about the speech content dragging an institute like NPSC into controversy,” said Aye. In a letter to Governor on behalf of the civil service aspirants, Aye claimed that they had verified the audio of the speech in which Patton had allegedly asked aspirants to approach him after clearing the written examinations for the NPSC. According to Aye the memorandum stated that “Patton said he will be able to manage the interview and help the aspirants get through.” Aye said had requested Governor to issue a statement of condemnation and penalise Patton for the speech.

Aye also rubbished the allegation made by BJP that he was “gainfully employed in a government sector as graduate teacher.”

In this regard, Aye has asked the BJP to furnish the appointment letter and also the place of posting.

While accusing BJP of “assassinating” his character, Aye asked the BJP to tender apology through media within three days failing which he would be compelled to send legal notice for the malicious and unjustified harming of his reputation.

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India revenues for Q3, at Rs 15,797 crore, have increased by 9.7 per cent Y-o-Y (reported increase of 7 per cent Y-o-Y) on an underlying basis. Mobile revenues have witnessed a Y-o-Y growth of 9.6 per cent led by a strong focus on quality customers, up-trading and in some part,

exceptional items for the quarter stands at Rs 1,035 crore.

Vittal, MD and CEO, India & South Asia, said: “We added 21 million 4G customers to our mobile network and delivered superior value to our customers through the Airtel Thanks programme. Data traffic saw strong growth of 72 per cent Y-o-Y. We are on track to shut down our 3G networks across India and re-farm the 900 and 2100 band spectrum to further boost our 4G footprint to serve the surging demand for high speed data.

Airtel’s results come as the apex court is slated to hear Bharti Airtel’s petition to modify its October 24 order that made the company liable to pay Rs 35,586 crore of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues

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Reconstitute Naga Hoho: TPO

(From p-1) However, they said that at present the officials of Naga Hoho were not elected in tune with the Yehzabo, but in contradiction to the “very concept and principles of it.”

Besides, they said it totally violated Article 16 of the Yehzabo which determined election of office bearers.

TPO said that it, therefore, “does not recognise the so-called official of Naga Hoho”.

On the Naga political issue, the meeting represented by all the ten constituent organisations of TPO along with the members of Board of Arbitrators (BoA) appealed to all responsible parties to be sincere and truthful so that mutual respect “rather than imposition” becomes the foundation of a political settlement that was inclusive and lasting.

Meanwhile, on the expiry of the present TPO tenure, the house decided to organise a general session at the earliest. In this regard, the House agreed on the proposal of the Poumai Hoho to host the said confluence.

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Bharti Airtel continues to bleed with the Sunil Mittal company posting a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,035 crore in Q3 (Oct-Dec) against a net profit of Rs 86 crore in the same period of the last fiscal. The company hinted at further hike in tariffs with CEO Gopal Vittal stating tariffs must go up further for enabling the industry to invest in emerging technologies.

The consolidated revenues for Q3, however, at Rs 21,947 crore, grew 10.5 per cent Y-o-Y (reported increase of 8.5 per cent Y-o-Y) on an underlying basis. Consolidated mobile data traffic, at 5,357 PBs in the quarter, registered a healthy Y-o-Y growth of 73 per cent.

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This quarter witnessed strong 4G customer additions of 21 million.

Digital TV revenue witnessed a growth of 15.6 per cent Y-o-Y on an underlying basis (decline of 23.3 per cent on reported basis due to reporting changes in DTH pursuant to the new tariff order). Airtel Business revenue witnessed a growth of 6.6 per cent on Y-o-Y basis.

Consolidated EBITDA at Rs 9,350 crore increased 48.3 per cent Y-o-Y. Consolidated EBITDA margin increased by 11.4 per cent to 42.6 per cent in the quarter as compared to 31.2 per cent in the corresponding quarter last year. Consolidated EBIT increased by 195.2 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 2,401 crore.

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BEIJING, FEB 4 (IANS): Chinese authorities confirmed on Tuesday 425 have died in the country due to the novel coronavirus, while Hong Kong reported its first fatality becoming the third nation after China and the Philippines to report deaths. China’s National Health Commission said that the overall number of confirmed cases in the Asian giant was 20,438.

It received reports of 3,235 new confirmed cases and 64 deaths on Monday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. All of the deaths were in Hubei province, whose capital Wuhan is the epicentre of the outbreak.

Also on Monday, 492 patients became seriously ill, while 2,788 patients remained in severe condition, and a total of 23,214 people were suspected of being infected with the virus.

A total of 632 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery.

The commission said 221,015 close contacts had been traced, adding that among them, 12,755 were discharged on Monday, with 171,329 were others still under medical observation.

The Hong Kong victim, a 39-year-old man, died on Tuesday morning the Princess Margaret Hospital where he was in isolation after he was confirmed as the city’s 13th coronavirus case on January 31.

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TEHRAN, FEB 4 (IANS): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Islamic republic is ready for interaction and cooperation with Europe to settle nuclear deal-related problems.

Rouhani made the remarks while meeting with Josep Borrell, high Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who arrived in Tehran for talks on a range of issues, Xinhua news agency reported.

Rouhani referred to Iran’s reduction of commitMedical workers in protective suits help transfer the first group of patients into the ments under the Joint Comnewly-completed Huoshenshan temporary field hospital in Chins’ Hubei province. prehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA,) saying that Teh23. He sought treatment on ran is ready to re-embrace January 31 after having myits vows if the Europeans algia (muscle pain) and feThe World Health to two-dozen countries help protect Iran’s economic ver. His 72-year-old mother Organization said Tuessince it emerged in De- interests enshrined by the was confirmed on Sunday day that the outbreak of cember.

JCPOA. as Hong Kong’s 15th case the deadly novel coronaBriand said that of novel coronavirus infec- virus, which has spread while there is rapid tion, and has been trans- from China to two dozen spread of transmission ferred to Princess Margaret countries, does not yet in Hubei, the cases outHospital for treatment. The constitute a “pandemic”. side the province are development comes after “Currently we are not mainly “spillover cases” JOHANNESBURG, FEB the Philippines on February in a pandemic,” Sylvie with sporadic clusters of 4 (AGENCIES): A South African court issued an 2 confirmed the country’s Briand, head of WHO’s transmission. first fatality, becoming the Global Infectious HazAt the same time, arrest warrant for former second nation outside China ard Preparedness diviauthorities in China have president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday, after he skipped to report deaths. sion, told reporters in taken dramatic meacourt on grounds of needThe other countries Geneva. sures to halt transmising medical treatment, but where coronavirus cases Instead, she said, sion, while other affected the judge stayed the warrant have been reported are Ja- “we are at the phase countries have also taken until his corruption trial pan (20), Thailand (19), where it is an epidemic steps to avoid the spread resumes on May 6.

Singapore (18), South Ko- with multiple foci.” The of the virus. “We hope Zuma’s lawyer prerea (15), Hong Kong (15), disease has killed more that based on those mea- sented the judge with a Australia (12), Taiwan (11), than 425 people and insures in Hubei but also sick note from what he said the US (11), Germany (10), fected a further 20,000 in in other places where we was a military hospital, but Malaysia (eight), Macao China, nearly all of them have had spill-over, we Judge Dhaya Pillay ques(eight), Vietnam (eight), in central Hubei province can stop transmission tioned whether the note was France (six), UAE (five), -- the epicentre of the and get rid of this virus,” Canada (four), Italy (two), outbreak -- and spread she said. the UK (two), India (two), Philippines (two), Russia (two), Cambodia (one), 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Finland (one), Nepal (one), Remembering our beloved Abao Sri Lanka (one), Spain (one) and Sweden (one).

World currently ‘not in a pandemic’: WHO

Pakistan asks India to revoke its decision on Kashmir ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 (PTI): Pakistan’s Parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution expressing “unflinching and unwavering support” to the Kashmiri people and demanding India to reverse its decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

The National Assembly or lower house passed the resolution on the eve of what Pakistan observes as the Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 annually.

The resolution demanded India to immediately reverse its actions of August 5 and October 31, repeal the draconian laws, withdraw its forces and immediately lift lockdown in the valley, state-run Radio

Pakistan reported.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiked since India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in August last year.

I n d i a ’s d e c i s i o n evoked strong reactions from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy. India has categorically told the international community that its move to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was an internal matter and has also advised Pakistan to accept the reality.

The resolution reaffirmed Pakistan’s consis-

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valid, as there was no medical number showing if and where the doctor was certified. “I don’t even know if [he] ... is a doctor. There is ... nothing to suggest that he is,” she said, before issuing the warrant.

The former leader is on trial on 18 charges of fraud, racketeering and money laundering relating to a $2 billion arms deal with French defense firm Thales in 1999, when Zuma was deputy president. He rejects the allegations as a

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politically motivated witchhunt.

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pearing for the trial, but gave him until it resumes on May 6 to turn up before the warrant kicks in. Zuma, president from 2009-2018, had previously applied for a permanent stay of prosecution but the court in Pietermaritzburg threw out his appeal in November.

He is accused of accepting 500,000 rand ($34,000) annually from Thales in 1999, in exchange for protecting the company from an investigation into the deal.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LT. YANGER AO

Born : 26.08.1975 – Died : 05.02.2019

One year has passed since you left us, but each day we hold your memories in our hearts, your love still guide us though we cannot see you. We feel your presence by our side. No one can replace the love and place we have for you in our hearts. We miss you deeply.

05/02/2013 – 05/02/2020

"You'll always be the Man we look up to....

You'll always be in Our Hearts and in Our Prayers...."

tent political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmir people and asked the UN Security Council to enforce a peaceful settlement of the issue in accordance with its resolutions.

The resolution asked India to immediately allow international organisations, parliamentarians and international media access to Kashmir so that they are able to record the human rights situation there.

It also called upon the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to immediately convene a special summit on Kashmir.

The resolution “totally rejected the belligerence and war mongering of BJP government”, saying it poses threat to regional peace and stability.

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Dearest Abao, Time slips by and life goes on, yet in our hearts you are never gone. The hardest part wasn’t losing you; it was learning to live without you. Longing to hear your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. We think and talk about you and Ayao always. Time changes nothing, You are deeply missed.

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We miss you every single day.

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We the bereaved families of LT. SIPON KATH of Sishunu Village would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those individuals, organizations, Churches for constant prayer support, cash and kinds throughout illness and demise of our beloved Dad on 25.1.2020 at the age of 96 years. That we apologize to acknowledge each and every individual however we pray that Almighty God bless you all.

Our special thanks to: Sishunu Baptist Church, Kandi Prayer Center, KCJM, Kandi Group Churches, KPU, Sishunu VC, Sumi Church Tseminyu, Bethel Church, Neighbouring Villages, far and near one.

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SÜCHINSÜ HIMB 1921 - 28/01/2020 We the bereaved family members of Late Süchinsü Himb would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all individuals, friends, relatives, neighbours and well-wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and materially at the sadden demise of beloved mother and grandmother on 28/01/2020.

We convey our special thanks to:1) Rengma Baptist Church, Sovima.

2) Phenshünyu Lowjvü Nezen ,Dimapur 3) Phenshünyu Baptist Church/Village Council.

4) Tseminyu Old Baptist Church.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each one of you Individually, but, it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all.

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Through this column we would like to thank and acknowledge individuals, communities, church and various organisations, who stood with us when our beloved father Lt. Homesul Kin left us so suddenly. Words are not enough to thank each one for your material and moral support.

May our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We especially thank the following organisations: 1. Viswema Baptist Church 2. Viswema Village Council 3. Rachü Panchayat 4. Oking Hospital Kohima Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

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Anurag Kashyap Bieber opens up about his ‘dark period’ of drugs Lady Gaga makes her new refuses to fly IndiGo P relationship Instagram official F

angal” famed Zaira “D Wasim has penned an emotional note on social

media talking about the plight of Kashmir and Kashmiris. She says “Kashmir continues to suffer”. Zaira on Monday night took to Instagram, where she shared a photograph of a flower and wrote a long emotional post. She wrote: “Kashmir continues to suffer and see-saw between hope and frustration? There’s a false and uneasy semblance of calmness in place of escalating despair and sorrow?

Kashmiris continue to exist and suffer in a world where it is so easy to place restrictions on our liberty.”

“Why do we have to live in a world where our lives and wills are controlled, dictated and bent? Why is it so easy to have our voices silenced? Why is it so easy to curtail our freedom of expression? Why aren’t we ever allowed to voice our opinions, let alone our disapprovals, to decisions that are made contrary to our wishes? Why is it that instead of trying to see the cause of our view, our view is just condemned ruthfully?

“What is so easy to curb our voices so severely? Why can we not live simple lives with-

out always having to wrestle and remind the world of our existence? Why is that life of a Kashmiri is just about experiencing a lifetime of crisis, blockade and disturbance so abundantly that it has taken away the recognition of normalcy and harmony from the hearts and minds?”

While criticising the authorities, she said: “Hundreds of questions like these -- unanswered; leaving us bewildered and frustrated, but our frustrations find no outlet. The authority doesn’t make the slightest effort to put a stop to our doubts and speculations, but stubbornly tend to go their own way to confine our existence mired in a confused, conflicted and a paralysed world.” The 19year-old Srinagar-born former actress added: “But I ask the world, what has altered your acceptance of the misery and oppression we’re being subjected to? Do not believe the unfair representation of the facts and details or the rosy hue that the media has cast on the reality of the situation.

Ask questions, re-examine the biased assumptions. Ask questions. For our voices have been silenced -- and for how long....none of us really know!”

(IANS)

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Salman Khan unveils the first look of ‘Hawa Singh’ Bollywood superstar Salman Khan unveiled the first look of the upcoming biopic of Hawa Singh, who is widely regarded the Father of Indian Boxing.

The film will feature Sooraj Pancholi. “@sooraj9pancholi aces the look of a boxer in the biopic of legendary Hawa Singh is also known as the Father of Indian Boxing. Directed by Prakash Nambiar, produced by Sam S. Fernandes and Kamlesh Singh Kushwaha, Hawa Singh will go on floor soon,” Salman tweeted.

Sooraj is all beefed up to look his character and the actor is excited to start shooting for the film, which goes on floor in February.

“The manner in which a young boy from a small village Umarvas transformed himself into a champion boxer is inspirational. Sooraj is young and fits like a glove into the character. His efforts, approach and honesty towards the role and this motivating story surprised me and made my belief in him stronger,” said director Nambiar.

Hawa Singh is a recipient of the Arjuna Award and the Dronacharya Award.

He dominated the Indian and Asian amateur boxing scene in his weight class for a decade. Singh won the Asian Games gold medal in the heavyweight category in consecutive editions at the Games in 1966 and 1970, a feat unmatched by any Indian boxer to date.(IANS)

Limited Seats Available on 1st Come 1st Basis Well Furnished Rooms Safe & Secure Environment Contact : 8257963947, 6909934305 OFFICE OF THE

KHEHOKHU VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION With immense pride and joy, we would like to congratulate Dr. Aloto Yepthomi, S/o Late Mr. Pukiye Yepthomi.

For completing Ph.D Education from International institute of Arts and Theology.

We would also like to thank him for bringing laurel to our village and wish him good luck in his future endeavours.

President RHUSHEMU YEPTHOMI,

Media Secy.

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so much love and so much luck to everyone that’s doing the halftime show, to both the teams that are playing each other in the Super Bowl. They’re all champions.”

Following their performance, Gaga took to Twitter to share her reaction. “@JLo and @shakira and all the special guests were so incredible!!!

What a fun halftime show I danced and smiled the whole time. Such powerful sexy women!!!! On camera and off!!!!! Love you beautiful sexy talented women,” Lady Gaga tweeted on Sunday night. (NME)

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The post comes after Gaga’s Saturday performance at the AT&T TV Super Saturday Nightshow in Miami in preparation for Sunday’s big game.

During her performance, Gaga -- who headlined the halftime show in 2017 -- spoke about her expectations for Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s performance.

“I better hear no lipsyncing tomorrow,” Gaga said before encouraging the stars: “I love you Miami, I love you, J Lo, I love you, Shakira. I wish

was in Kolkata for an event on Monday, spoke about his decision to boycott IndiGo. “I was booked on IndiGo by the organisers. After Kamra was banned, I told the organisers I will not fly IndiGo. I told them I will not fly this airline because I thought the ban was very unreasonable.

My thing is: there is nothing I can do about it.

It does not make much of a difference. But as I wanted to register my dissent, I thought that I would not fly IndiGo. I want to fly Vistara. The IndiGo flight was on Monday afternoon and the Vistara flight was in the morning. They (the organisers) informed (me) that to fly Vistara, you have to wake up at 4am. I said, ‘I will wake up at 4am, but I will not fly IndiGo’,” Kashyap explained.

(IANS)

just that for me, it can be a dependency.”

Yet, he went on to drink lean, take pills, do Molly and try Shrooms.

Speaking about the seriousness of his addiction, Bieber said: “I was, like, dying. It was legit, crazy scary. I basically said to myself, ‘God, if you are real, you get me through this season of stopping these pills and stuff, and if you do, I’ll do the rest of the work.’ But I never did the actual work. I got off the pills but never went to the root of everything so I just circled back around which most people do.”

“It was just an escape for me. I was young, like everybody in the industry, or in the world, who experiment. But my experience was in front of cameras

and I had a different level of exposure. I had a lot of money and a lot of things, so then you have all these people around me hanging on and wanting stuff from me, knowing I was living this lifestyle that they also wanted to live,” he said. When discussing further about the turbulent period in his life, he said: “I never had that security in a family, never had that consistency.

I never had the reliability and accountability and all these things that make you understand the way the world works... Started valuing the wrong things in this business”. “The truth is, I never had the tools. My parents never gave me those tools to be a good team player.” Bieber has focused on healing his body. “Mental health is so important to get on top of. If you have ADHD or something you don’t want to take medicine, I strongly believe in (the oxygen chamber), it’s not the only answer but it can help you.

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he 33-year-old singer Lady Gaga shared a photo of herself cuddled up with Michael Polansky on Instagram on Monday.

In the photo, Gaga -- donning a blue bikini, fishnet coverup and pink hair -- sits on Polansky’s lap as he wraps his arms around her and they smile.

The pair appears to be on a boat in the photo.

“We had so much fun in Miami,” said the “Shallow” singer. “Love to all my little monsters and fans, you’re the best!”

According to Page Six, Michael Polansky is a Harvard graduate who

i l m m a k e r A nu r a g Kashyap has lent support to comedian Kunal Kamra by not flying in IndiGo Airlines. He chose Vistara instead.

“No @IndiGo6E.. on @airvistara .. in solidarity with @kunalkamra88,” Kashyap tweeted on Monday. Kashyap came out in support of Kamra after the latter was banned from four airlines including IndiGo, Air India, GoAir and SpiceJet. Kamra was banned after his in-flight encounter with news anchor Arnab Goswami during an IndiGo flight a few dats ago.

During the flight, Kamra had approached Goswami and unleashed a barrage of questions on him, over the latter’s coverage of national affairs and the suicide of Rohith Vemula in particular, on his new channel. Vemula was a Dalit activist and scholar at the Hyderabad University. After Kamra’s diatribe against Arnab, IndiGo banned the comedian from flying for six months. In an interview to The Telegraph, Kashyap, who

op singer Justin Bieber has got real about his past substance use. In a new episode of his YouTube documentary series “Seasons”, Bieber opened up about how the lack of reliability and accountability from his parents contributed to his “dark period” of being addicted to weeds and drugs, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The episode titled “The Dark Season”, began with Bieber confessing about the first time he got to taste weed. “The first time I smoked weed was in my backyard here -- got super-stoned,” he confided in the installment which is cautioned for containing “raw and honest discussions about addiction and anxiety.” He said: “And then I realized I liked weed a lot. That’s when my desire to smoke weed started, and then I started smoking weed for a while. And then started getting really dependent on it, and that’s when I realized that I had to stop.

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Rani scored the winner for the Indian women's hockey team as they defeated Great Britain in Auckland.

Auckland, Feb 4 (IANS): A confident Indian Women’s hockey team registered a 1-0 win against Great Britain on Tuesday in their fourth match in Auckland.

Having won their first match in the New Zealand Tour 4-0 against the NZ Development Squad, India lost the following two matches 2-1 and 1-0 respectively to the New Zealand

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national team.

However, on Tuesday, the team led by Rani played with full gusto as they began the match with strong attack. The efforts paid off early as the team earned a PC but could not convert.

But the team continued to play with a structured defence and tight passing, which ensured little room for Great Britain to counter attack or create chances to score.

“We created enough chances and now we need to keep working on converting those chances, but our defence stood strong through the match which was a good thing,” expressed chief coach Sjoerd Marijne after the match.

Ending the first half 0-0, India made another PC attempt in the third quarter but could not make the opportunity count. The team however kept up a

good line of defence and continued to carry on aggressive attack.

It was not until the 47th minute when skipper Rani created space in the circle, netting a powerful shot past Great Britain’s goalkeeper.

The 1-0 lead put serious pressure on Great Britain who eventually could not recover, thus conceding the loss.

“Towards the end of the match, we were under pressure but the team handled it well and even ensured a goal. The win is good for a morale boost but for me it’s all about the performance and I see we can grow and become more dominant and calmer on the ball,” he stated further adding that it’s important for the team to recover fast in order to continue winning momentum in Wednesday’s match.

Lotha Football C’ship: VFC, NRSA in semi-finals Dimapur, Feb 4 (NPN): Vungoju Football Club and NRSA reached the semi-finals of the 10th Lotha Football Championship played at local ground Wokha.

In the first quarter-final match, Vungoju Football Club (VFC) defeated Longsa Sports Association (LSA) by 7-2 to book their semi-final berth. Hatsabemo scored four goals for VFC while Nyithung, Yiben and Ratobe scored a goal each.

Vungthungo and Heichihang scored for LSA. In the second quarterfinal, NRSA beat Vankhosung FC by 6-2. George netted the first goal in the 11th minute and added another goal in the 64th minute. Sachumo, Lelen and Winam also contributed a goal each.

The 2 goals for Vankhosung FC came from the boots Ekon.

‘Will use IPL to prepare for World T20’ Ha m i lto n, F e b 4 (IANS): This is the year of the World T20 and while every team is keeping an eye on preparing for the showpiece event whenever they take the field in limited-overs cricket, India skipper Virat Kohli has made it clear that it is also important to respect the format and there will be enough time to focus on the event that will be played in Australia at the end of the year.

“You have to respect the format, you have to play according to the pace of the 50-over game. We have had five T20s already, it’s not that we don’t have a lot of T20 cricket. We have IPL as well which is going to be a month and a half of T20 cricket. So we will probably utilise that, I think, because last year you did not have much opportunity to prepare yourselves apart from the

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games that were in front of you, but T20s is very different, as I said.

“IPL is probably the most competitive tournament you can ask for as a collective and guys will look to get into that frame of mind in that tournament and not this early in a 50-over format because you don’t want to play in a different manner,” he explained.

Kohli also spoke about the need to make it a habit of performing the roles assigned to the players in

PSG coach plays down spat with Mbappe

The 25th annual sports meet of Sakus Mission College was held from January 30 to February 3. Blue house emerged as the overall champions while Red house bagged the runners-up position. Hengoulen Hangsing and Sulito Shohe were adjudged as the best sportsperson male and female respectively.

CASU sports meet held football final match and closing ceremony as guest of honour.

Participants from the eight federating units took part in games and sports,

literary competition, handicrafts, drama competition and talent show.

Wa n g t i S t u d e n t s Union emerged as the overall team champions.

to come off, and a coach who had his reasons for doing something, and who wanted to give a game to players who deserved it.”

A f t e r S a t u r d ay ’s match, Tuchel admitted that the reaction of Mbappe “doesn’t look good” and pointed out that, “This is football, not tennis, and you have to respect everyone.”

The 21-year-old World Cup winner, who had scored his 14th league goal of the season in the victory, exchanged words with Tuchel as he came off, and then stormed to his seat on the bench, throwing away a training top in disgust.

Tuchel said he discussed the matter again at training on Sunday, with the player and with Leonardo, the club’s sporting director.

“I spoke about it yesterday with Leo, of course, and with the squad, as we generally do. But what I said will remain in the dressing room,” added Tuchel, speaking before PSG return to league action on Tuesday away to Nantes.

Returning to the incident, he added, “We had the game wrapped up, and it was a chance to take off Pablo (Sarabia) and Kylian, and put on Mauro

and ‘’Edi’’ (Cavani), who deserved to get some minutes. I know it is hard to accept for some players, but these are sporting matters that they should be able to understand.”

PSG, who are 12 points clear of Marseille at the Ligue 1 summit, do have defensive injury problems just now, though, with Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Juan Bernat and Colin Dagba all out of Nantes game.

61st NASA wrestling meet Kohima, Feb 4 (NPN): The 61st wrestling meet of Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) will be held on February 6 and 7 at Khuochiezie with Er.Kezhazelhou Theiinuo, chief engineer national highway, PWD as the inaugural special guest on February 6. Neiketouzo Kengurüse, advisor, NASA will grace the valedictory function as guest of honour.

Remembering you dearest

LT. KIKRUNEIZO ZIEPHRÜ On your 2nd Death Anniversary

Born : 16/04/1939 – Died : 31/01/2020 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Tika Maya Pradhan wife of Lt. Bir Bd. Pradhan of Khopanala (Singrijan-C) Village, Dimapur, Nagaland would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals who supported us physically, spiritually, financially and materially during prolonged illness and demise of our beloved at C.I.H.S.R. Hospital on 31/01/2020.

We sincerely pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

Join us for her "SHRADHA" on 06/02/2020 (Thursday), from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

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Dimapur, Feb 4 (NPN): The 49th Chen Area Students Union (CASU) general session cum sports meet was held from January 4 to 10 at Chenloisho village under the theme, “The Role of Youth in Transforming the Society.”

C.L John, MLA graced the meet as the special guest.

Speaking at the programme, the special guest highlighted the importance and roles of games and sports in bringing unity amongst people. He encouraged the contingents to maintain discipline, games spirits and to display sportsmanship. He also urged the participants to avoid involving in anti social activities but to help eradicate it from the society through sports.

Nokkhah, VCC Chenloisho and TM Newa, VDB secretary Chenmoho graced the men’s football semi finals as match patrons while Howing Konyak, president, Konyak Union graced the

Paris, Feb 4 (Agencies): Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday attempted to play down a touchline spat with Kylian Mbappe which overshadowed the French champions’’ big weekend win over Montpellier.

“There is nothing personal between him and me. These things happen,” said Tuchel after Mbappe reacted angrily to being substituted midway through the second half of PSG’’s 5-0 victory at the Parc des Princes, with Mauro Icardi taking his place.

“It was between a player who does not want

the team. “It’s about guys getting settled in their roles and repeating that game after game so that they know I played this in this format, I have to play this in T20s or similarly in Test cricket. These things are all about creating good habits for different formats and then being able to switch between them.

“So no, we are not looking at this series as preparation for T20 World Cup. IPL is going to be the right platform for that,” he said.

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We, the family members of Late Heluibe Zeliang, who left for his heavenly abode on 1st February 2020, would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who have extended their support morally, materially, financially and in prayers to our family during the short period of his illness. We are truly thankful to all who have strengthened and comforted us with your presence and condolences. In particular, we want to extend our gratitude to: 8. Nagaland Secretariat Service 1986 1. Shri Imnatiba, Hon’ble Advisor, Batch Industries and Commerce 9. Zeme Literature Committee Nagaland 2. Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima 3. Srimati Lithrongla, Principal Secretary 10. Doctor, Nurses, and Staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur to the Govt. of Nagaland 11. Dr. Hentok Phom, New Delhi 4. Shri Sentiwapang, DC, Peren 12. Dr. Anungla, MO, PHC, Poilwa 5. Secretariat Staff of Industries and 13. Friends of Late Heluibe and Children Commerce Department 14. Poimi and its Organizations from 6. Zeliang Officers’ Association various places 7. Nagaland Secretariat Service Association Wife, Children, In-laws and Relatives K-319 K Y M C

Born on 16/10/1964 – Died on 28/01/2020 We the family members of Lt. Y. MHABEMO NGULLIE would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by us throughout his illness and since the time he left us.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. S.P, Wokha 2. SDPO, Bhandari 3. O.C, Bhandari & all the staff 4. Doctors and staff of Prime Hospital, Dimapur 5. Renben Ngullie, Accounts Officer, Prison Kohima 6. James Jami, Dy. Sp INT 7. Thomas Ngullie, EX-MLA 8. Pastor, Borlingri Baptist Church 9. Bhandari Town Baptist Church 10. Zuvotong Colony 11. Zuvotong Colony Youth We deeply regret our in ability to thank each and every one individually, yet it is our humble prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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House of Lords okays India’s India beat Pak to reach U-19 WC final CWG shooting, archery proposal

P otc h e f s t ro o m , Feb 4 (PTI): Yashasvi Jaiswal batted like a man among boys while Kartik Tyagi reminded Pakistan of Waqar Younis’ toe-crushing yorkers as defending champions India walloped their arch-rivals by 10 wickets to enter their seventh ICC U-19 World Cup final here on Tuesday.

The gulf in class between the two sides was evident as Indian bowlers collectively choked Pakistan to a paltry 172 in 43.1 overs. Left-handed opener Jaiswal then showed his class with an unbeaten knock of 105 off 113 balls, with an equally graceful Divyansh Saxena (59 not out off 99 balls) supporting him in an easy chase completed in only 35.2 overs.

“It’s a dream come true for me. To be able to do this for my country is a great feeling. To score a hundred against Pakistan in a World Cup semi-final is something I can’t put into words,” Jaiswal, who hit eight fours and four sixes, said after winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

India thus maintained their supremacy over Pakistan at the age-group and senior level in ICC tournaments -- both men and women.

The ‘Boys in Blue’ have earlier reached the

Indian players celebrate after taking a wicket during their ICC U-19 World Cup semifinal match against Pakistan.

summit clash in 2000 (winners), 2006 (runners-up), 2008 (winners), 2012 (winners), 2016 (runners-up) and 2018 (winners).

The current batch with key players, having already played senior representative cricket and five with IPL deals in their bag, showed the difference in skill level and application from their opponents, an aspect that could be attributed to the robust junior cricket structure put in place by none other than Rahul Dravid.

Jaiswal literally toyed

with the bowling attack, hitting the Pakistani bowlers towards all parts of the ground. The youngest Indian double centurion in List A cricket finished the game with a six, which also completed his hundred.

En route his hundred, pacer Abbas Afridi was effortlessly hit over deep midwicket for a six and then pulled the next one behind square for another six.

The Pakistan bowling attack was pedestrian at best and didn’t have much answers to the drives that flowed from Yashasvi’s

blade. Divyansh’s batting was also pleasing to the eye, playing the ball late.

The match as a contest was over in the first half when Pakistani batsmen had no answer to Tyagi’s pace and Bishnoi’s variations.

Pacer Tyagi (2/32 in 8 overs) bowled yorkers at will while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (2/46 in 10 overs) was a difficult proposition to read for the Pakistani batsmen after opting to bat.

Pakistan skipper Rohail Nazir (62 off 102 balls)

57th CCSU general session held

Sachin shortlisted for Laureus Sporting award

Final match between TVSU (white) and Saoshou Students’ Union in progress at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang.

D i m ap u r , F e b 4 (NPN): The 57th general session organised by the Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU) was held on Tuesday at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang.

Altogether, 34 men’s and 11 women’s team took part in the event.

Tu e n s a n g Vi l l a ge Students’ Union (TVSU) emerged as the winner in both men and women’s category.

In the men’s category, Tuensang Village Students’ Union overcame Saoshou Student’s Union in a tiebreaker. While in women’s final, TVSU defeated Chang Students’ Union Tuensang Town.

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has been shortlisted as one among five contenders for the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award.

The moment, titled ‘Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation’, is a reference to the Indian team’s 2011 World Cup win.

Tendulkar won the World Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy in 2011 in Mumbai and was carried on the shoulders of his teammates in one of the lasting images of the country’s sporting history.

The foundation has launched the Laureus Sporting Moment 20002020 for public voting, which gives fans the opportunity to choose one the winner.

The winner will be announced during the Laureus World Sports Awards Show in Berlin on February 17.

and opener Haider Ali (56 off 77 balls) were the only ones to make significant contributions as their innings lasted 43.1 overs.

While Tyagi’s scorching pace and Bishnoi’s googlies were eye-catching, left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar (1/29 in 7 overs), left-arm seamer Sushant Mishra (3/28 in 8.1 overs) and part-time legspinner Yashasvi Jaiswal (1/11 in 3 overs) also kept the rival batsmen under check.

Tyagi, probably one of the fastest bowlers in India in his age category, bowled an inswinging yorker wide off the crease to uproot Irfan Khan’s off-stump and then got his second wicket with an intimidating bouncer that removed tail-ender Tahir Hussain.

He literally aimed for the base of the stumps with deliveries beautifully tailing in, which must have pleased Pakistan coach Ijaz Ahmed, who has seen Waqar bowl a few during his hey days.

Brief Score: Pakistan: 172 all out in 43.1 overs (Haider Ali 56, Rohail Nazir 62; SS Mishra 3/28, Ravi Bishnoi 2/46).

India: 176 for no loss in 35.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 105, Divyaansh Saxena 59; Tahir Hussain 0/17).

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS): In a major fillip to India’s presence in the Commonwealth Games family, the nation is likely to host the shooting and archery events of the next Games, with the House of Lords accepting a proposal to this effect, it was learnt on Tuesday.

The proposal was mooted jointly by National Rifle Association of India President Raninder Singh, Union Minister of Sports Kiren Rijiju and Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra.

All three were prominently mentioned for their innovative suggestions during the debate on India’s offer in the House of Lords.

On the request of several members of the House, Under Secretary of Sports Baroness Barran made a statement that steps would be taken to ensure the Indian proposal for shooting is accepted with full medal recognition by the Board of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) at its meeting on February 20-21.

Lord Moynahan and Lord Bilimoria described India’s offer as a “unique, i n n ova t ive a n d p a t h breaking solution, that in keeping with the vision statement of the CGF, has manifested itself in such a

manner that now affords greater flexibility, inclusiveness and an infinitely more cost-effective methodology to delivering the games in the future”.

This would empower even small member nations with restricted budgets to host a version of the games in partnership with nations and territories that have the desired facilities, and bring a much larger swathe of local communities within the Commonwealth family through the power of sports, they added.

Lord Bilimoria described India’s proposal as an example of a member of the Commonwealth family coming forward to assist in providing a solution to the issue of shooting and archery being proposed to be held in Delhi or Chandigarh.

He congratulated Rijiju, Batra and Raninder Singh for proposing such an innovative solution and the CWG President Louise Martin and its CEO David Grevemberg for reaching out and accepting to examine such a proposal in a most thorough and constructive manner.

In her summation address, Barran said: “The government welcomes the Indian Olympic Association’s statement on confirming that India will take part in the games. The government also welcomes the proposal from India to the CGF for additional events in the sports of shooting and archery and the CGF is currently discussing this proposal with its membership and following this will inform India of its decision”.

Serie A: Resurgent Napoli beat Sampdoria

Milan, Feb 4 (Agencies): Diego Demme and Eljif Elmas scored their first Serie A goals as Napoli followed up last weekend’s win over champions Juventus with a 4-2 victory at Sampdoria on Monday.

Gennaro Gattuso’s side claimed back-to-back league wins for just the second time this season to move 10th, two points off the Europa League berths.

But a return to the Champions League remains a distant hope as Napoli, who also dumped holders Lazio out of the Italian Cup last month, remain nine points behind fourth-placed Atalanta and Roma.

“We’re back,” declared captain Lorenzo Insigne following a hard-fought game in which Sampdoria came from two goals down to level at 2-2.

“We’re giving continuity to the work we do during the week with the coach. This is a victory for the group. The Champions League is feasible but we have to think game by game. We’ve done a lot of damage, but now we have to recover and get our season

Players of Napoli and Sampdoria fight for the ball during their Serie A match.

back on track.”

Arkadiusz Milik struck early for the visitors, nodding in the first after just three minutes off a cross from fellow Pole Piotr Zielinski, as a flare on the pitch in Genoa distracted the Sampdoria defenders.

North Macedonia international Elmas tapped in a second after quarter of an hour for his first goal in Italy’s top flight.

But Sampdoria halved the deficit with Fabio Qua-

gliarella’s powerful volley on 26 minutes.

Gaston Ramirez had the ball in the back of the net before the hour mark with a spectacular overhead kick, but VAR ruled that Manolo Gabbiadini’s arm touched the ball in the build-up.

Gabbiadini pulled Sampdoria level from the penalty spot with 15 minutes to go after Kostas Manolas tripped Quagliarella in the box.

Demme, who arrived last month from RB Leipzig, restored Napoli’s advantage seven minutes from time with Dries Mertens sweeping the fourth into an empty net deep into injury time.

C l a u d i o R a n i e r i ’s Sampdoria sit four points above the relegation zone.

“We must continue to believe,” said Ranieri.

“Quagliarella is playing well. We hope to see other similar pearls to his goal today.”

Mirabai wins gold at National Weightlifting C’ships Kolkata, Feb 4 (PTI): Olympic medal hopeful and former world champion Mirabai Chanu on Tuesday bettered her own national record by lifting a total of 203kg to win the 49kg gold in the National Weightlifting Championships here.

The 25-year-old Manipuri, representing Railways here, lifted 88kg in snatch in her second attempt and 115kg in clean and jerk for a total of 203kg.

Mirabai’s previous best of 201kg had come at the World Championship in Thailand in September last year, where she had finished fourth.

Tuesday’s effort has put her in fourth place in world rankings behind Chinese Jiang Huihua (212kg) and Hou Zhihui (211kg) and Korean Ri Song Gum (209kg).

Mirabai was targeting 207kg but lost her balance in the final attempts of both the snatch and clean and jerk.

She started off by easily lifting 85kg in snatch, and raised the weight to 88kg for her second attempt, which

Mirabai Chanu

was one kg more than the national record and her personal best of 87kg.

Mirabai looked calm as she entered the stage with a big scream and she lifted it at one go. The bar was raised by another 2kg to 90kg but this time, she lost balance and could not complete the attempt for a ‘good lift’.

She, however, looked supremely confident in her favourite clean and jerk as she raised the weight from 111kg to 115kg in her first two successful attempts, thereby bet-

tering her previous national record of 114kg.

In her final clean and jerk attempt, Mirabai first went for 116kg but after a quick thinking, she opted for 117kg with national coach Vijay Sharma cheering her strongly.

She made a clean lift to the rack position and took a long five-second pause before going for the jerk. She, however, failed in her attempt to settle for a total of 203kg, bettering three national records in the process.

“I still have some time left for the Asian Championships and I hope to get there (210 kg) before the Olympics,” Mirabai told reporters.

“Everything is going according to our plan. Everyday, we are getting in there.

Our target is to achieve 206207kg at the Asian Championships. It’s all about making some technical adjustments and power-strengthening now.”

With all focus on Mirabai, it was the unheralded 21year-old from Tamil Nadu, N Ajith, who produced the biggest stunner of the tournament, upsetting defending champion and Commonwealth Championship gold medallist Achinta Sheuli with national record performance.

Ajith lifted 140kg in snatch and 170kg in clean and jerk for a total of 310kg, which was 4kg more than the defending champion and local favourite Achinta who achieved his personal best in both snatch (138kg) and clean and jerk (168kg) for a total of 306kg.

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