February 9, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 63

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Voices of Naga Musicians

Top-order fail as India lose ODI series to NZ

Shaheen Bagh: Women vote in batches to keep agitation on

Sunday Post Supplement

sports, Page 12

national, Page 5

NPF demands resolution against CAA

SAYs ART. 371 (A) & ILP WILL NOT PROTECT NAGALAND FROM CAA Patton assures action against

Day-2 of the ongoing fifth session of the 13th NLA, Saturday.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): Opposition members Saturday were vehement in arguing for passing a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on the third day of the ongoing fifth session of the 13th NLA. Initiating the discussion against the CAA under matter of urgent public importance, NPF member Dr. Chotisuh Sazo cited reports of the Intelligence Bureau, that the immediate beneficiaries of CAA would be a total of 25,447 persons of which Hindus form 5,807 Sikhs, 55 Christians, 2 Buddhists and 2 Parsis.

NPMHR flays Centre’s action DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has said that its secretary general Neingulo Krome was offloaded by the immigration authorities at Kolkata Airport (en route to Bangkok) on February 5, without any clear reason. NPMHR said he was only told that the government put a ban on his foreign travel. It said such dehumanising and intimidating act reflected of a government that thrived on “threats to take away our movement and voice.” NPMHR condemned Centre for such unlawful act and demanded to stop these persecutions.

Latvian envoy to arrive Nagaland

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Ambassador of Latvia to India, Artis Bertulis and his wife Esmeralda Bertulis will be arriving Dimapur on Sunday. Embassy of Latvia in India in collaboration with Hope Centre for Excellence, Patkai Christain College & Associate Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM) will be conducting choral master classes & concert in Dimapur on February 10 and 12, where the ambassador would be attending, accompanied by Latvian conductors Janos Ozols and Laura Jekabsone.

This is it!

“Be prepared for another embarassment after his speech.”

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He said grant of Indian citizenship through a fast track Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, who arrived in India before 31 December 2014 was on the assumption of religious persecution to illegal immigrants.

He also cited various estimates of religious minorities in Bangladesh and Nepal. Chotisuh said though Nagaland and some of the north eastern states may not be under imminent danger due to CAA, yet the threat posed by lakhs of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to the region cannot be ignored.

According to Chotisuh, shrinking land space in Bangladesh due to rise in sea level was a compelling factor for influx into India. He said while as per the Assam Accord signed in 1985, the cut off date was March 24,1971 but the CAA has extended it to December 31,2014.

Chotisuh also pointed out that though CAA exempted tribal areas of Tripura, Mizoram, Assam and Meghalaya under the Sixth Schedule and Areas under the ILP notified under the BEFR 1873, yet it did not exempt urban area in the region.

He said the notion that ILP would protect Nagas was not based on facts as it has failed to check immigrants and instead practically becoming a permanent residency permit for immigrants whose numbers were rising alarmingly. Chotisuh also pointed out that more than 60% of the business establishments in Dimapur and Kohima are controlled by non-locals who have penetrated the most remote villages in Nagaland.

(Cont’d on p-8)

BJP opposes antiCAA resolution

Taking part in the discussion on matters of public importance concerning the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, minister for Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along, who is also state BJP president, asked the members not to mislead the people of the state and insisted that no amendment or resolution be taken on CAA. Stating that state demography or the situation of the state would change in no way, Along thanked the opposition party for bringing up the issue frequently.

Along said CAB 2016 and CAA 2019 differed because the Centre, after seeing the protest in North East, showed its commitment to protect the indigenous people and included BEFR 1873 in the central list. He sarcastically thanked the opposition members for being a party of those who shouted/protested against CAA due to which BEFR was included.

(Cont’d on p-7)

No coronavirus case in Nagaland; 42 under surveillance: Pangnyu Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): Allaying concern raised by the opposition bench in the Assembly about coronavirus, state Health & Family Welfare minister, S. Pangnyu Phom Saturday informed the Assembly that there was no confirmed case of coronavirus infection in Nagaland so far.

He however, informed that 42 persons, who had arrived from China and other countries, affected by the outbreak of novel coronavirus, were being monitored while seven of them have been kept in isolation at their homes.

Responding to the ‘Calling attention to matter of urgent public importance under Rule 54’ pertaining to measures adopted by the state to detect and control the spread of coronavirus

as raised by T.R. Zeliang, Phom said a public health emergency operations centre has been operationalised since January 28 and the daily monitoring reports were being dispatched to the ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He said Nagaland was the first state to report on “Special Surveillance System Portal for novel Coronavirus status under Health ministry He informed that house that those persons under surveillance and under home isolation were being monitored regularly, twice a day as per standard protocol.

Besides helpline numbers being activated, Phom also said that district surveillance units and rapid response teams were on high alert.

“A total of 25 isolation beds in public hospitals has been identified and kept

ready for suspected cases.

The department has been working in close coordination with private hospitals in the state,” Phom stated.

He also said that the State Public Health Emergency Operation Centre with Command Centre was made operational on January 28 while daily surveillance reports were being dispatched to the Central Surveillance Unit (CSU), Health ministry.

Zeliang also suggested screening of passengers entering the state through roads via Myanmar and Manipur from China.

Phom, however, said screening of passengers arriving at Dimapur airport is being done regularly since January 30 while advisories on 2019 nCoV were being regularly being published in local dailies and social media.

illegal collections at gates

Opposition NPF Saturday raised the issue of taxation (legal/illegal) at check gates during the ongoing budget session where deputy chief minister and minister in-charge of Home, Y. Patton Friday said that he had no information regarding tax collections at check gates by unauthorized organizations. He, however, assured to take strict action against those carrying out such activities.

Replying to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu regarding number of both legal and illegal check gates set up between Kohima to Dimapur and Nagaland Gate, Patton informed that there was only one Police check gate at Chümoukedima, permitted by the Home department political branch vide order No. CON -1 /G/41/2011 dated 28/06/2011.

To queries regarding rates of toll fees fixed or collected by Police, Traffic, Excise, MVI, Forest department and Geology &

Lt Gen RP Kalita is GOC 3 Corps

Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita has been appointed as the GOC 3 Corps.

Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita will take over the reins of Nagaland based Spear Corps from Lt. Gen. Rajeev Sirohi.

Earlier, Assam-born, Kalita was appointed as the chief of staff (CoS) Eastern Command, Kolkata on May 10, 2019. An alumnus of Sainik School, Goalpara in Assam, Lt. Gen. Kalita was commissioned into the 9 Kumaon Regiment in June 1984. He was also the GOC during the Uri attacks in Kashmir.

Mining department, Patton said except Geology & Mining department-- that has one mineral check gate at Chümoukedima for levying royalty on minor minerals, no other departments collect fees.

When Azo questioned the legality of the taxes collected at check gates set up by different organizations including NPGs, Patton said there was no information regarding check gates manned by organizations other than the ones mentioned above.

When the opposition MLA claimed that there was ample evidence and proof of multiple taxation by various organizations at check gates, Patton responded to the claim by assuring that the government would look into the matter if provided with proper evidence and proof of existence and initiate strict action against defaulters. Azo handed over a document pertaining to the such check gates seeking action from the government.

(With DIPR inputs)

Exit-Polls give AAP clean sweep in Delhi elections Delhi 2020: Exit Polls

India Today-Axis Times Now-Ipsos News X-POLSTAT India TV-Ipsos NewsX-Neta Republic0Jan Ki Baat ABP-CVoter TV9-Cocero News24-Jan Ki Baat AVG OF EXIT POLLS

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (AGENCES): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to sweep the 2020 Delhi assembly election by winning 54 of the 70 seats, the poll of polls of six exit polls has predicted.The results will be declared on Tuesday.

The poll of poll for Delhi assembly election predicts the BJP to win 15 seats and the Congress just one seat in Delhi. The half-way mark for forming government in Delhi is 36.

India Today-Axis My India’s poll says AAP will win 59 to 68 seats while the BJP will get between two and 11 seats. Times Now predicts 47 seats for AAP and 23 for the BJP. ABP News-C Voter predicts 49-63 seats for AAP and 5-19 for BJP. Republic TV-Jan Ki Baat gives AAP

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48 to 61 seats and the BJP, between nine and 21 seats.

AAP won a staggering 67 seats in the last election in 2015; since then the party lost one seat to the BJP in a bypoll and six of its lawmakers were disqualified.

Manoj Tiwari predicts 48 seats for BJP: Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari put up a brave face on Saturday evening, claiming his party will win “48 seats” and form a government in the city.

Tiwari tweeted all the exit polls will “fail” and asked his detractors to save his tweet. “All these exit polls will fail. Save my tweet carefully. BJP will win 48 seats and form government in Delhi...please do not search excuses to blame the EVM,” Tiwari asserted in his tweet in Hindi.

NeSDA: Nagaland leads in NE & Hill category DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Nagaland has topped the list of State Services Portals Assessment in the North East and Hill States category in the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2019 report announced at the 23rd National Conference on eGovernance (NECG) held in Mumbai.

Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in association with one of the state/UT government organises the NCEG every year.

The 23rd NCEG was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra on February 7-8, 2020.

According to the report released by minister of state for personnel, public grievances and pensions, Jitendra Singh, among the north-east and hill states, Nagaland got the first rank with its service portal hav-

ing an average compliance of more than 45 per cent to the criteria assessed across all seven parameters, including ease of use, end service delivery and content availability among others.

The assessment is done broadly for four categories – Union territories, remaining states, union territories and central government ministries websites.

“Nagaland is the leading state with its service portal having average compliance of more than 45 per cent to the criteria assessed across all seven parameters,” it said.

Delhi, Chandigarh, Daman and Diu administration emerged leaders among Union territories across all parameters for NeSDA. Haryana and Rajasthan are the leading states in the assessment under the “remaining states” category comprising 18 states.

The website of the

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the finance ministry is the winner under the assessment of central ministry service portals category. Whereas, the ministry portals of health & family welfare, and human resource have emerged leaders across “all parameters”, the report said.

The NeSDA framework covers six sectors, namely finance, labour & employment, education, local government & utilities, social welfare (including agriculture & health) and environment (including fire) sectors.

In the north east and hill states category, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura and Assam are leading states with their portals with more than 60 per cent compliance to the criteria assessed across all the assessment parameters, including accessibility, content availability and ease of use.

Day-2 of NLA session: Replies to starred, unstarred questions 1 held in terror funding case Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): On the second day of the ongoing budget session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), ministers in-charge of various departments responded to several starred and unstarred question raised by members of the opposition bench.

Govt to maintain ‘backlog vacancy’: Leader of the House and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio Friday assured that his government would comply with the reservation policy for backward tribes while making appointments, particularly ‘backlog vacancy’.

He was replying to a starred question raised by NPF member, Yitachu on how the case of backlog reservation was being followed as per the P&A department’s Notification No. RCBT-5/87(Pt-II) dated 4th

September 2015.

Rio also clarified that if a candidate from a particular BT, does not qualify for filling up the vacancy earmarked for the BTs in the roster, such vacancy shall be treated as ‘backlog vacancy.’

Yitachu urged the government to strictly follow the policy so that every Backward Tribe will progress and get due opportunity.

Replying to a supplementary question , Rio stated that backlog vacancies were being maintained by the P&AR department and NPSC. While urging the PDA government to implement the laws strictly, opposition leader T.R. Zeliang advised the government to not just leave on the department but look into the issue with seriousness.

132 appointed in R&B from April 2018 till date: Deputy CM and minister

in-charge of R&B, Y Patton informed the house that 132 grade III appointments were made from April 2018 till date under Roads and Bridges department.

To query on how many appointments were made through open interview as well as without interview from April 1, 2018 till date, Patton said there was no appointment made through interview. He also informed that backward quota reservation was maintained while making such appointments.

Not satisfied with the response, Sazo pointed out that the existing reservation quota was not maintained where 49 posts were to be filled by candidates from Eastern Nagaland, Pochury, Chakhesang , Zeliang and Sumis of Kiphire.

Patton clarified that the appointments were

made before he took over the department and stated that since 2016, there was no open interview.

He, however, assured that reservation would be strictly maintained in the ensuing open examination to be held soon.

Rs. 203 lakh released under Samagra Shiksha: LoH informed that the total fund allocation released for sports activities in the schools during 2019-20 was Rs. 203 Lakh under Samagra Shiksha.

Replying to a starred question raised by NPF MLA Yitachu, Rio stated that the sports activities undertaken by the department were football, volleyball, taekwondo (self defence), sepaktakraw and belt wrestling.

Replying to a supplementary question, ministerin charge of Higher Technical Education Temjen

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): NIA has arrested a person in connection with a terror funding case linked to NSCN (I-M), an official said on Saturday. Masasosang Ao, a resident of Dimapur, was arrested on Friday, an NIA spokesperson said.

Masasosang, a close associate of main accused Alemla Jamir, was actively involved in the transfer/ mobilisation of the terror funds for NSCN (I-M), NIA said. He was produced before the NIA Special Court, New Delhi and taken in police custody for further investigation.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on December 20 last year, had registered a case against Alemla Jamir and others under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to probe the alleged terror financing charges linked to NSCN (Cont’d on p-8) (I-M). Jamir was allegedly

Imna Along stated that the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) was only for selected schools as they did not have enough fund for every school. As Yitachu demanded the list of selected schools, Along assured to present it in the next session.

Irrigation projects selection made as per survey report: Leader of the House (LoH) and Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, replying to an unstarred question raised by NPF MLA Kuzholuzo Neinu, informed that the details of minor/major projects during 2008-2019 irrigation projects selection was taken up based on survey report conducted by the department’s field officers and it’s feasibility of fulfilling the requisite guidelines. He said water users association was yet to be registered.

working for the NSCN (I-M) and was arrested on December 18 last year from Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi while carrying Rs 72 lakh cash, NIA said.

Jamir is the wife of Phungthing Shimrang, “ex-army chief of Naga National Army and an executive member of Steering Committee of NSCN (I-M), the official said. The money was part of a bigger criminal conspiracy relating to the channelizing of the extorted levy amount collected from the businessmen/contractors of Nagaland and neighbouring states, he said.

During further searches, Rs 1.2 crore was seized and more than three dozen bank accounts having deposits of more than Rs 3 crore suspected to be terror funds of NSCN(I-M) have been identified, he said.

Further investigation was underway.

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NEISSR concludes ten-day rural camp

Social work trainees with NEISSR officials and others.

DIMAPUR: Northeast Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) concluded its ten-day rural camp, from January 27 to February 6 at Thenyizu village, Phek, organised with the objective of helping social work trainees to understand rural realities and village dynamics.

A press release by NEISSR stated that, the camp participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and activities such as, household survey, awareness programme on family planning, women’s health and hygiene, peace building, cleanliness drive, and cultural exchange programme were conducted in the

village. During the rural camp, social work trainees of NEISSR conducted home visitations and PRA at Thenyizu with resource person R.K John assistant programme manager DAN Dimapur as the trainer.

Trainees were skilled in PRA and completed social mapping of the village, social resource mapping, seasonal calendar, etc.

Trainees also organised a seminar on family planning, women’s health and hygiene, with resource persons from Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Akangkokla Namo, programme coordinator and Ville Rhetso, counsellor FPI.

Earlier, resource persons spoke on the importance of family planning and the role of parents in upbringing their children and urged the people to stop misinterpreting women’s problems. While clarifying the misconception of menstruation, the resource persons highlighted various health issues and other complications of the like of cervical cancer, which were found to have been prevalent in rural areas.

Meanwhile, a total of 49 students from second semester and two faculty members along with the Peace Channel coordinator, Phek participated during at the rural camp.

state

ZRSU holds first executive meeting

DIMAPUR: New team of Zunheboto Range Students’ Union (ZRSU) held its first executive meeting on February 2 at SKK conference hall, wherein various resolutions were passed.

A press release from ZRSU media cell stated that, the ZRSU resolved to ardently advocate free and compulsory education as enshrined in Right to Education Act 2009, whereby it appealed to every government schools within its jurisdiction to desist from charging admission or other fees, thereby ensuring fundamental right to free education for all children.

Adhering to its unwavering commitment towards ensuring just and quality education, especially for the underprivileged, the union further warned erring government teachers to discontinue the malpractice of keeping ‘proxy teachers’. ZRSU stated that it shall initiate stringent measure and unbiased effort to ascertain that the academic career of stu-

dents are not jeopardised due to the vested interest of some erring teachers and officials. Union also appealed to the officials of all government departments in Zunheboto district headquarter to remain in their respective posting places in order to deliver proper services to the people without dereliction of duty. It also informed that departments involved in implementation of various governmental schemes should ensure that the genuine beneficiaries were benefitted.

Moreover, in matters relating to developmental works, ZRSU stated that the officials of concerned department shall be held responsible for any incomplete or substandard works undertaken and legal action be initiated against such incumbent.

ZRSU also affirmed that it shall continue to render support to both governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders in all endeavours that are committed towards the progress of society.

providing power services during the examination season.

ASU’s code of conduct for students stipulates that: Any students found in alcohol joints, cyber cafes or any other places in uniforms was unacceptable during the school hours, whereby the proprietors of alcohol joints and cyber cafes will also be equally penalized. Students in uniform roaming about during school hours shall be thoroughly checked and monitored; Any student in uniform found indulging in any immoral activities shall be penalized both inside and outside the school.

If any such incident occurs and if complaints are received then stern action shall be initiated against such insubordinate students; Students forming themselves into gangs and

CBCMHK observes church worker orientation

Attendees of the programme with church leaders.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) observed a day long church worker orientation day at the church premises under the theme, “Stronger Together” (Galatians 6:10) on February 8.

A press release by CBCMKH media & publicity committee stated that, the highlights included prayer sessions, sharing on the subject of “Biblical perspective of serving God”, “Constructive suggestions towards church ministry”.

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also part of the day’s highlight. Senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, pastor Rev. Dr. Wepre Mero, church advisor Rev. Khrutsoyi Luruo along with associate pastors, deacons, deaconess, other full time workers participated as leaders of the different sessions and shared the word of God. Approximately more than 110 members from different departments and committees attended the day long orientation programme. Concluding note was given by church council chairman Vevo Sapuh.

involving in gang fights shall be seriously dealt with; Any student in uniform found taking any intoxicants or any form of abusive substances shall not be tolerated; Students in uniform below 18 years should not drive vehicles and if caught shall be penalized. Reaffirming the standing resolution in regard to the usage of govt. vehicles for dropping and picking up of students from schools, union stated that it is totally prohibited and will be penalized; Students are advised to dress appropriately and decently; Any cases of abuse amounting to harassment of students shall not be tolerated; Concession of students transportation fare by taxis and buses must be strictly adhered to; Some private colleges, schools and hostels are managed by individu-

KVK Kiphire conducts training DIMAPUR: KVK (ICAR) Kiphire organised one-day training on integrated weed management and popularization of meghdoot app at Longthonger village on February 8.

According to DIPR report, Seroba Sangtam HEA, Kiphire highlighted on the use and advantages of different types of weed management practice which are indigenous and organic based. He urged the farmers to go for integrated practice such as cultural, mechanical and chemical as one single management practice would deteriorate the resources.

Temjenna Jamir SMS (agro meteorology) also made a brief note on popularization of meghdoot mobile App. She highlighted the various features available on the mobile app including weather forecast and crop advisories of various districts. She mentioned that the app can be downloaded from playstore from any android phone and is a very good platform not only for the farmers but also for the young upcoming generation who has keen interest on crop related advisories or crop weather in general.

As of now the app has facility only for district level but in the near future it will also cater to the block level.

news in Brief NCD emergency meeting: Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has informed that an emergency councillors meeting has been convened on February 11, 11 a.m at New Naga Cemetery, 3 km from Zion Hospital in connection with ongoing development work at New Naga Cemetery and other important agendas. All the councillors have been asked to attend the meeting and also the present councillors have been advised to inspect the developed spot.

ANGPTA Zunheboto unit general meeting: All Nagaland Government Primary Teachers Association (AGPTA) Zunheboto unit has convened its 1st general meeting for February 12 at VDB hall Zunheboto. All executive members, advisors, area representatives and teachers have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Tuensang DPDB meeting postponed: Tuensang district planning and development board (DPDB) meeting has been postponed to February 17, with time and venue remaining the same. All the DPDB members have been requested to note the change of date and attend the meeting positively.

DC Zunheboto informs: Deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto Peter Lichamo has informed all the DPDB members that the monthly meeting for February will be held on February 20, 12 noon at DC conference hall. All the legislators under Zunheboto district will be attending the meeting, whereby the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DSSU convenes meet: Dimapur Sümi Students Union (DSSU) has convened its first meeting for the upcoming golden jubilee on February 13, 2 p.m. All seniors and former leaders who have worked as executive of DSSU since its inception till date have been requested to attend the meeting. For queries, one may contact Kahito Chishi president at 7085470878 or Vitopu Ayemi general secretary at 8787685594.

F&CS informs: Food and Civil Services (F&CS) Kohima has informed all FPS/ village councils of Kohima centre that PHH and AAY food grains will be released from February 14 onwards, 10:30 a.m to 4 p.m. FPS/village councils are to collect their quota within a stipulated period, i.e. Kezocha circle villages, Meriema, Tsisese Basa/Bawe, Thizama and Rusoma on February 14, Jakha circle villages on February 17, Kohima sadar and secu circle villages on February 18, Kohima town FPS (ward 1 to ward 10) on February 19 and Kohima town FPS (ward 11 to ward19) on February 20. For more information, one may contact at 7630953365.

DAYO, INTCWS appeal for peaceful conduct of examination

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO) has informed that in view of the HSLC & HSSLC examination, it will not tolerate any unwanted noise pollution created by “modified vehicle silencers”, improper use of loud speakers, noise pollution from late-night parties, etc that

may hinder and disturb the students during their study hours.

A press release from DAYO media cell stated that, it looks forward with hope & anticipation from concerned authorities that traffic congestion will be properly monitored and electricity supply is uninterrupted so that students

ASU issues code of conduct for students

DIMAPUR: Angami Students’ Union (ASU) while reiterating its code of conduct for students also informed that it will conduct surprise checking from time to time and cautioned any person failing to comply with the norms will be severely dealt with.

A press release from ASU president Vizokho Zashümo and vice president Neitseituo Norbert Mere requested all institutions within its jurisdiction to take note of the regulations. Furthermore, ASU urged the general public to notify the union’s office in case of any non compliance.

Union also shares its concern for the students appearing their HSLC and HSSLC examinations and sincerely appeal the Power department to press in its maximum effort towards

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

als for profit and business leading to astronomical rates of fees with little or no facilities. Coupled with that, imposition of fines against failed subjects and absentees are prevalent.

Therefore, it is strongly cautioned that such practices in some institutions are very well noted and necessary action will be initiated; Sale of any tobacco products is strictly prohibited in and around educational institutions’ and violators is liable to any action by the union for the welfare of the students; Tuition rates and private tuition fees are once again made public, whereby ASU reiterated its resolution on tuition fee structure to be maintained and adhered to in all Angami jurisdiction till further notification; Tuition fee structure include class 10 and below Rs. 500

tion wing Libra Consultancy, Notun Bosti, Dimapur conveyed best wishes to all the students who will be appearing the HSLC and HSSLC 2020 examinations.

The society requested the students to take their exams in an honest manner and refrain from indulging in unfair means.

NCC combined annual training camp in Kohima

per student as monthly fee with 5 classes a week and minimum 1 hour for every classes; home tuition rate Rs. 2000 only, shall be charged as monthly fee with minimum 1 hour for every class. The ratio of teacher/students for a single tuition batch should be 1:6. The above fee structure is strictly only for urban areas, whereas, the union endorses and directs all the units to formulate their own fee structure in their respective villages and jurisdiction. Public are requested to inform the union of any such cases mentioned above or any other matters through SMS or call the convener, public grievance cell at 9862288196/7005088681.

ASU also conveyed best wishes to those students appearing for HSLC and HSSLC examination.

Er. Zale Neikha speaking at the cultural programme of

CNSA lauds DoSE’s directive on Mid Day Meal scheme DIMAPUR: Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has appreciated the department of School Education (DoSE) on the recently issued notification, directing all heads of government school to display posters containing food grains and cooking cost under the Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme for each quarter at its school campus.

A press release from CNSA president, Himato

are provided a tension free environment to do better in their exams. DAYO also wished success to all the students appearing the HSLC & HSSLC examination, 2020.

Meanwhile, India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society (INTCWS) under its educa-

Yeptho and general secretary, Lipemo M Tsopoe has assured association’s support to the department by checking all government education institutes from top level to grassroots level for an effective implementation of the scheme as per the guidelines issued by School Education, Nagaland. The association has expressed hope that this step will ensure more transparency and accountability in the coming days.

NCC CATC-113 in Kohima.

D I M A P U R : E r. Z a l e Neikha, advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, graced the cultural evening programme of the NCC Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-113) at IG stadium on Saturday.

A press release from 24 Nagaland (I) COY NCC, Kohima stated that, Neikha in his address said

students who have enrolled and were part of the NCC are the most patriotic, disciplined, dignified citizens of the country, who can inspire fellow comrades for change and development in the society.

He added the Naga society was in need of youths who can contribute or give back to the society

through the knowledge gained, ready to face challenges and sacrifice for the sake of others with visionary mindset and right moral thinking in the modern world.

Advisor said the youths can change the attitude and perspective/and start incorporating vision into action and practice of work culture and to come out of comfort zones and to struggle rather than sleep.

In this way, he added that Naga society can move forward creating an environment for rapid growth and economic development, fostering the spirit of unity, brotherhood and peace.

He said NCC trains its cadets in various aspects of institutional training, community development, adventure training and youth exchange programmes.

Ever since the establishment of NCC in the state, advisor observed that Nagaland NCC group has grown in numbers and from strength to strength.

The cultural event was marked by folk songs and dances, songs, and colours of NCC. Training camp will conclude on February 10.

DDTF seizes banned plastic items

NSCN (I-M) condolence DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) has expressed grief at the untimely demise of late ‘Lieut. Col.’ Peter Sankhil Lamkang, MSM/meritorious service medal, Naga Army No. MN-22249 of the general headquarters (GHq), Naga Army from Paraolon village under Khurmi region on February 7.

NSCN (I-M) in a condolence note through its MIP stated that late Peter was enrolled in the Naga national service on January 19, 1991 and had served the Naga nation with unwavering national spirit until his demise.

MIP stated that the

void created by his demise is deeply felt and would be difficult to fill in and further for his selfless contribution to the Naga national cause, his name shall be recorded in the pages of the Naga history and his sacrifice for the Naga nation ever be cherished by all.

Office of the Longvibu, Naga Army bestowed upon him posthumously the rank of ‘colonel’ on February 7, 2020 in recognition of his service to the Naga nation. GPRN conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to the Almighty God to grant his soul eternal peace and rest.

Dimapur district task force team (DDTF) on plastic with the seized items. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Dimapur district task force on plastic, in its continuous drive for enforcement of plastic ban, conducted checks in shops and godowns located at GS Road, Marwari Patti and Hazi park areas of Dimapur on February 6.

According to DIPR report, the team

seized around 600 kgs of banned plastic and polythene products. The defaulters were fined and warned not to sell or stock the banned items. The seized items were later handed over to DMC for disposal.

The team further informed that checking will be conducted regularly.

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(Inset) P. Temsü Jamir, pastor Aoyimti Baptist Arogo. Participants from various organisations and councils. (NP)

Staff reporter DIMAPUR: Dimapur Area Chuchuyimlang Senso Telongjem (DACST) celebrated its golden jubilee under the theme, “tsüngnüp lung”, on February 8 at Senden Reju, Purana Bazaar.

In his thanksgiving speech and exhortation, Temsü Imsong, vice president, Dimapur Langpangkong Senso Telongjem encouraged the people to pave way for the younger generation so that they can take up responsibilities in the leadership of their respective villages. “You cannot expect yourself to run

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a society once your back is bent and you’re too old, this is why we as the elders must help the young people exercise their powers for the good because this is their time”, Temsü stated.

He further added that Aos in general have expectations from Chuchuyimlang and that they mustn’t disappoint them because he believes the Aos together can do great works for society.

“For many decades, Aos have been the torchbearers in all areas of the Naga society but we have been stagnant for so long and it is time we come together, set the weaknesses aside and do great things that will

be spoken of in the days to come”, he added.

While speaking at the programme and stressing on the jubilee theme, P. Temsü Jamir, pastor Aoyimti Baptist Arogo said that the stepping stones (tsüngnüp lung) were unity, love and victory. He said that these three goals for progress signify the unity, love and victory of Chuchuyimlang people. Citing 1 Corinthians 10:4, the pastor said that only those footsteps that follow Christ were the true stepping stones.

Further, he added that Christ was the way, the truth and the life and that if a society continues to fol-

low the “post-truth politics” era, the word of Christ will diminish and the society will keep lagging behind.

In this he encouraged the people to put God first in all they do, especially when it comes to leadership and politics.

Earlier during the programme, jubilee opening was done by Süreplila Jamir and P. Moajungla Pongen, Bible reading and invocation by Rev. I. Meren Pongen, welcome speech

by I. Sungit Longkumer, president DACST, while Dimapur Chuchuyimlang Watsü Telongjem, Benjongsola Jamir, winner of junior gospel voice hunt 2015 and jubilee choir presented songs.

Meanwhile, re presentatives of Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur and Noksen Union Dimapur gave exhortations, release of jubilee souvenir by A. Chiten Jamir, first president, DACST, words of encouragement by Riongsanger Putu Menden Chuchuyimlang and Kohima Chuchuyimlang Senso Union, vote of thanks by K. Nüken Jamir, convenor, jubilee planning committee and closing prayer by Akangkokba, home evangelist, DACSTT. The jubilee celebration was attended by Nuklutoshi, ex minister, parliamentary secretary S. Chuba Longkumer and others.

Workshop on packaging of agricultural products

Farmer producers, entrepreneurs, resource persons along with DoA officials.

DIMAPUR: A two-day training programme on “Packaging of agricultural products” packaging and technology for farmer producers companies and entrepreneurs of MOVCDNER was organised by department of Agriculture Nagaland (DoA) on February 7 and 8 at State Agricultural Extension & Management Institute (SAMETI), Medziphema.

A press release from DoA stated that resource person, assistant director, Indian Institute of Packag-

ing (IIP), Kolkata centre, N Nataraj spoke on basic concepts, principals and functions of packaging for agriculture products, flexible packaging, new trends for packaging of agriculture products, packaging of fruits and vegetables and packaging of spices.

In technical session, resource person technical officer, IIP, Saroj kumar Meher spoke on corrugated fibreboard fox transport pack for agricultural product, testing and evolution packaging materials used

for products and to lay down optimum specification of plastic films and laminate for food industries.

Inaugural programme was chaired by deputy director DoA, Dr. James Chawang while PMU, MOVCDNER, Sanjay Kumar delivered a brief note on importance of packaging of agriculture products and its technology for FPO/FPC. Key note address was given by joint director DoA, Remphamo Lotha.

Special financial inclusion drive held in various districts

Participants with nodal departments at Longmatra town.

DIMAPUR: Block mission management unit (BMMU) Longmatra block organized a financial inclusion mela under the aegis of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission from February 5 to 6 at Tethuyo village and Longmatra town respectively.

A press release from BPM, BMMU Longmatra Atsope Sangtam stated that, mela was organized into two cluster level, at Tethuyo village comprising of Sanphure, Tutheze, Sangtsozi, Tethuyo and Pongren while in 2nd cluster it comprised of Longmatra village, Tsongphong, Ngoromi, Azetso and New Longmatra with resources persons from State Bank of India, Agri, National Health Mission, Labour and Social Welfare department.

SBI LDM Sarei Muinao encouraged the citizens to open their accounts as the govt has now come up with an idea of DBT for any schemes and unless the citizens was having their own individual account they cannot avail any govt flagship schemes and facilities.

Setsiba AFA, disseminated various schemes and programmes initiated

by Agri department like NFSM, MOVCD, RKVY, PM-KISSAN, ATMA etc.

Besides this projects govt has also introduced PMKYM a pension schemes for farmers with agri as its nodal agency. Yanglikokba district coordinator, PMMVY spoke on the scheme which is specially designed for first pregnant mothers.

He encouraged the pregnant mothers to get in touch with anganwati workers or ASHA at the village level for any help during pregnancy and for healthy nutrition. Yangtsapila, district coordinator, Ayushman K Y M C

Bharat Scheme talked about the benefits of enrolling in the scheme. Programme was chaired by Horiba ACIBCB, and invocation was pronounced by Thsarise, pastor LTBL. Atsope BPM during her key note address said that NSRLM intervention at Longmatra block was started only in the last part of 2018 and till now there were 53 active SHGs and 2 VLOs under the block. Rothrongse, DCFI briefed the gathering on the objectives of organizing fi melas in all the 42 blocks under NSRLM. VLO Sanphure and Longmatra village presented a special number while Kuramong AC-FI and Sepila AC Livelihood delivered vote of thanks and benediction pronounced by Atula, youth pastor Longmatra Town Baptist Lithro. Many were enrolled for new bank accounts, PMJAY, pension schemes and various other social security schemes.

Tethuyo SHGs also exhibited various organic items.

Altogether more than 200 SHGs and village stake holders, unions, church leaders participated in both programmes.

Bhandari block: Block mission management unit (BMMU), Bhandari RD block, under the aegis of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) organised a financial inclusion drive at Bhandari town hall on February 4.

According to a press release by NSRLM, resources persons highlighted the financial inclusion schemes, along with the various social welfare schemes, rolled out by the gover nment for the benefit of the rural people. Thungjanbemo Lotha, BDO Bhandari block stressed on the importance of MGNREGA, how job

Participants at Bhandari fi-mela with BMMU officials.

Participants along with NSRLM officials of Kiphire block.

Resource persons with participants at Changpang circle.

Resource persons along with the SHG members at Aitepyong circle.

cards can be used to avail various benefits and how the mission aims to enhance livelihood of the rural population by providing 100 days of wage employment in a year. Samuel Kithan, ADPM, NSRLM Wokha also briefed about benefits that ensue once VLO is formed and urged members to give their best for the benefit of the community.

Disahi Vadeo, BPM NHM, gave an overview of AB-PMJAY and other schemes related to the medical department, Ralithung Lotha, supervisor, Social Welfare department, Bhandari block exhorted on the importance of PMMVY and how the community can avail various maternity benefits, while Chumben Yanthan, branch manager, SBI Bhandari spoke about the benefits of opening and linking back accounts with various social security schemes.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Ajano T. Tsanglao, area coordinator livelihood NSRLM, welcome address by R. Erenbeni Ngullie, BPMNSRLM Bhandari and vote of thanks by Chichanthung Shitiri, area coordinator,

BMMU Changpang block stated that, BPM Myingthungo Ezung BMMU Changpang highlighted the overview of NSRLM under Changpang block.

Livelihood topic was shared

by Levi Y Thungdemo Khuvung AC Livelihood.

SO II R.D block Changpang spoke on MGNREGA scheme, supervisor Social Welfare Bhandari block Ralithung spoke on Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and other schemes. Benefits of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was shared

by Disahi Vadeo BPM National Health Mission, Importance of banking relationship etc was shared

by Rajesh Purkayastha assistant manager State Bank of India Bhandari branch.

Vote of thanks was pronounced by Chumdamo area coordinator IB/CB. A total number of 197 SHG members attended.

11 individual accounts were opened. Subenthung Yanthan AC FI chaired the programme while Lotseno Ngullie (Bank Sakhi) said the opening prayer.

Aitepyong circle: Financial inclusion mela was

SISD Bhandari Rd block.

Shanjos E Kikon area coordinator, FI, NSRLM gave an overview of NRLM. Kiphire block: Nagaland State Rural livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) under Rural Development (RD), Kiphire block organised two-day fi-mela from February 3 and 4 in convergence with various departments.

A press release from Kiphire block stated that, block programme manager, Ripise T Sangtam highlighted the overview of NSRLM Kiphire block.

Resource persons from line departments of Social Welfare, Agriculture, National Health Mission, Labour and State bank of India Kiphire attended the programme.

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), health card was shared by Limawati Sangtam district programme manager, NHM Kiphire, while LDM SBI Kiphire Sarei Muinao Kiphire emphasised on benefits of PM-Mudra, APY, PMBSY and PMJJBY schemes. S. Yangkhumong AFA department of agriculture shared on

PM-Kisan, and assured the SHGs members to avail the welfare schemes. Rothrongki, labour inspector shared PMSYM pension scheme for the poor labourer under unorganized sector. Limitsung, district coordinator Social Welfare department spoke on PMMVY schemes.

Yangdongse ADPM DMMU NSRLM Kiphire exhorted the women SHGs to focus on their works and also give more importance about their livelihoods.

DC-FI NSRLM Kiphire Rothrongse Sangtam in his brief note shared about social security schemes.

Invocation was led by BLF president and the programme was chaired by Risela DEO, vote of thanks was delivered by C. Rolise Sangtam. Altogether More than 400 participants from 22 villages attended.

Changpang circle: Block mission management unit Changpang block, department of Rural Development Wokha district conducted financial inclusion mela on February 5 at block office Changpang for Changpang circle (cluster one).

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held on February 6 at community hall Akuk Old for Aitepyong circle (Cluster One). Subenthung Yanthan AC FI chaired the programme while Thungchibeni (VF Akuk Old) said the opening prayer. BPM Myingthungo Ezung BMMU Changpang highlighted the overview of NSRLM under Changpang block.

Livelihood topic was shared

by Apibeni Y Kikon AC Livelihood. Village council chairman Akuk Old Village thanked the NSRLM BMMU Changpang block staff. Block project officer Social Welfare Sanis block

Zubemo Yanthan spoke on PMMVY and other schemes. Anthony Yanthan supervisor Medical department spoke on the topic malaria while importance of banking relationship etc was shared by Masheto Nandu manager Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Wokha. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Benthungo Odyuo area coordinator SI/SD. A total number of 226 SHG members along with stakeholders, BMMU staff, resource persons from bank and line departments participated. 15 individual accounts were opened.

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a rally on Friday to generate awareness about how to convert plastic bottles into ecobricks. The march, conducted in collaboration with the Hailakandi Municipal Board, was flagged off by Dam and saw the participation of children.

“Next time, you hold a plastic bottle in your hand, try thinking of it not as rubbish to be disposed of, but as the building block for something extraordinary,” Dam told the children.

He said the concept of ecobricks, which originated in Guatemala, turns waste into a robust and affordable building material which simultaneously tackles problems of unemployment, waste and lack of housing.

Ecobricks represent a different approach to waste management as plastic recycling is an energy-intensive, polluting business often involving long-distance transportation, he said.

Quake jolts Assam, north Bengal GUWAHATI, FEB 8 (IANS): A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck western Assam and north Bengal on Saturday evening. There was no report of any damage or casualty, officials said.

"The quake hit 35 km southeast of western Assam's Bongaigaon and nearby north Bengal (under West Bengal) at 6.17 p.m. on Saturday evening," an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

He said that there is no report of any damage in western Assam and adjoining areas. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds and was measured at 10 km depth, was also felt in Bhutan.

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The Porbami Social Club Kohima, with much joy and pride would like to congratulate Mr. Vetho Vadeo, newly elected President, Chakhesang Students Union and Mr. Vekhosa Ruho, newly elected President Secheku Area Public Organisation.

The Club wishes the best in their future endeavours.

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IMPHAL, Feb 8: BJP M LA Heikha m Ding o Singh, his driver and his personal security officer (PSO) escaped a fatal road mishap after the vehicle he was travelling rammed into a truck parking on a roadside due to mechanical snag on Saturday.

The road mishap occurred along NH-2 at Khonghampat under Sekmai police station of Imphal West district around 1.30 pm on Saturday. The trio who were injured in the accident were admitted to Rajmedicity hospital, Imphal.

Hospital source said that the MLA and his driver were not serious and stable now. However, with critical injuries, the PSO has been admitted to the ICU ward of the hospital.

The MLA was travelling towards Imphal from his native Khurkhul.

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Shillong, Feb 8: 17 pressure groups under banner of Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisation (CoMSO), on Saturday announced its second phase of agitation to mount pressure on the central government to implement the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime in Meghalaya.

The confederation ended its five-day sit-in demonstration at State Central Library premises, a few metres away from the main secretariat building, demanding for the immediate implementation of ILP on Saturday.

“We have decided to launch a ‘direct action’ programme from February 12 by asking our volunteers to go to the streets and implement our own ILP,” CoMSO chairperson, Robertjune Kharjahrin told reporters.

“We will make sure that those who cannot prove their citizenship or those working without labour

The elders and the public of NAMGALONG COLONY, BURMA CAMP, express sincere thanks to Mr. Tovihoto Ayemi (Advisor Department of Power) for black topping the road in our colony. Since the people of Namgalong Colony faced immense trouble because of the poor condition of the road and now we are very pleased for your action in getting our road constructed. We thank you for your kind assistance and wish your continued success in the future. Almighty bless you and your family through our prayers.

On behalf of Elders and Public H.Daniel Swu Dulan Das Phushilong (G.B) OFFICE OF THE

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LSTTD with immense pride and pleasure congratulate Shri. IMOTEMJEN, DHO, TUENSANG on being promoted to Deputy Director Horticulture.

The union wishes Shri. Imotemjen all the best for his future endeavours.

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With immense pride and honour, the Sangkumti Village Students' Union extends our heartiest congratulations to MR. N. JOSHUA TIKHIR for his achievement as Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC result.

The union further wishes him good health and pray for greater success in his future endeavours Gen/ Secretary Mr T. Y Musumong

licence will be detained,” Kharjahrin said.

Exhorting village headmen traditional not to allow outsiders to stay in areas under their respective jurisdiction, the CoMSO leader also urged contractors to employ indigenous labourers of the state to carry out construction works.

Kharjahrin said that the 60 members of the Meghalaya Assembly should take moral responsibility if ILP is not implemented in state.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had last week met Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed on the Meghalaya Assembly resolution to implement ILP in the state. Shah had requested Sangma to meet again after the Delhi Assembly elections to further discuss on the matter.

Meanwhile, the CoMSO on Friday, submitted

a memorandum to Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma, on the issue of influx of immigrants into Meghalaya.

In the memorandum, they alleged that the central government has violated the doctrine of the federal structure of the Constitution, as till date, it has not given approval to the implementation of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1873 popularly known as ILP, even though the Meghalaya Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution to this effect.

The CoMSO also accused Governor Tathagata Roy of violating the Constitution of India as he has refused to concur with the advise of the Council of Ministers since till date he has not given his assent to the MRSSA (Amendment) Ordinance 2019.

The Confederation also demanded strengthening of

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The Mekumpong Kusasanger Pusu Menden, Miponger Semchir would like to express our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Sharingain Longkumer, for being elected as the Speaker, 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Our faith and trust in our able leader has been proved yet again, we hope that the position you hold will bring more changes and progress to our people.

We also would like to extend our gratitude to our hon'ble Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and all the PDA members for your support and trust in our leader.

We wish our newly elected Speaker, NLA, Shri.

Sharingain Longkumer, the best of wishes as you take up a bigger responsibility as a leader.

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The chief minister further stated that the Chief Minister’s Coaching Scheme was introduced with an objective to provide the much needed support to those deserving and meritorious students of the state.

“It is indeed happy to see that many students from humble background are getting the benefits of the scheme,” he added.

Stating that the primary objective of the present government was to fulfil the aspirations of the people, Singh said that the government has implemented human oriented schemes such as CHMT etc. for the welfare of the people.

He added that around 1.5 lakh families have been benefited so far under the scheme.

During the function, the students introduced themselves before the chief ministerand expressed gratitude to the chief minister and the state government for implementing the scheme.

Students also shared their suggestions , opinions and grievances to the chief minister.

It may be mentioned that the Chief Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Civil Services Coaching worth over Rs one crore was launched in March last year.

SANGTEMLA WARD YIMDEN MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND.

FELICITATION The citizens of Sangtemla Ward Mokokchung, with immense pride and honor Congratulate Shri SHARINGAIN LONGKUMER, a bonafide citizen of our Ward, on being elected to the august post of Speaker in the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.

The Sangtemla Ward authority express our profound gratitude to Shri Neiphiu Rio, Honorable Chief Minister, Nagaland and his Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) members for the trust upon our Leader.

The Sangtemla Ward Citizens are confident upon our Leader Shri Sharingain Longkumer that he will discharge his role of safe guarding the Democratic setup.

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the Directorate of Infiltration by creating its own Battalion and that a separate cell of the infiltration branch must be created in each and every police station of the state besides implementing

the mandate of the District Task Force in each of the 11 districts and to give necessary order to all the labour inspectors posted in various districts in the state to conduct regular checking.

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With immense pride and honour, the Sakrabami Welfare Union Kohima congratulate Miss LUNOLÜ DAZO, Daughter of Late HÜDEYI DAZO of Sakraba Village for her successful achievement in clearing NPSC 2019 as Secretariat Assistant.

The Union wish and pray for more success in her future endeavours.

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ister said that every hard work will pay off if you focus on what you want to achieve during an interaction session with scholars of the Chief Minister’s Coaching Scheme for Civil Service Aspirants held at GM Hall, Imphal today.

He stated that the purpose of getting education was not to go after government jobs but to become a responsible citizen.

He maintained that people of the state were filled with enormous talents and these talents are exceptional. “We need to groom the students and youths of the State for a better tomorrow,” he added.

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Manipur CM N Biren Singh at an interaction session with scholars of the Chief Minister s Coaching Scheme for Civil Service Aspirants in Imphal on Saturday.

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Hailakandi (Assam), Feb 8 (PTI): An anganwadi centre in Assam’s Hailakandi district will be constructed with plastic bottles stuffed with non-biodegradable waste and mud, officials said on Saturday.

The anganwadi centre at Singhalla area in Lala block will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 3.46 lakh, district Additional Deputy Commissioner R K Dam said. Apart from the district administration, UNDP, the state education, social welfare and PWD departments are part of the project, he said. Liquid cement will be used to reinforce the ‘ecobricks’, the plastic bricks stuffed with waste, the official said. The rooms of the earthquake-resilient structure will be ventilated by making holes in the ecobricks, he said. As part of ‘Plastic Borjon Campaign’, the district administration organised a workshop and

Manipur MLA hurt in road mishap

IMPHAL, FEB 8: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday reiterated the government’s appeal to the armed groups in Manipur to come to the negotiating table.

Singh also hinted of a group of armed insurgents coming to the negotiating table.

Talking to reporters on the sideline of a function in Imphal today, Singh claimed that peace is returning in the northeast region of the country citing the signing of peace accord with the Bodos in Assam.

He added that ULFA is also on the verge of coming to the peace talks and added that time has come in Manipur too for insurgent groups to come forward and initiate peace talks with the Centre. Singh then urged people of different walks of life to urge armed underground groups to come to the negotiating table.

He asserted that there was no other option other than political dialogue to resolve armed struggle while claiming that armed struggle across the globe were resolved through dialogue.

He claimed the signing of peace accord with the Bodos in Assam as a great achievement of the government at the Centre.

Earlier, the chief min-

The 26 Aonglenden A/C NDPP express heartiest congratulations to our beloved leader Shri Sharingain on being elected as the Speaker of the 13 th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The Party bestowed profound gratitude to all the Progressive Democratic Alliance Legislators for whole heartedly supporting and electing him to the August Office.

The party further repose unfaltered confidence on the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio the Honorable Chief Minister of Nagaland.

The people of 26 Aonglenden wish Shri Sharingain a long and prosperous life and prayed that even as he held August Office as the youngest incumbent in the whole country, he will discharge his duty in the most natural way.

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organised on basis of 18point issues, included the immediate demand to withdraw CAA, to yield more power to Tripura ADC and inclusion of Kokborok in 8th Schedule of the Constitution.

TRUGMP president Jitendra Choudhury, launching a scathing attack against the Centre over CAA, said, “Every half-an-hour one farmer commits suicide in India.”

“Under the BJP rule, most of the farmers are forced to leave farming and become wage labourers and the people from the lowerincome level of the society are becoming weaker dayby-day,” he added.

SHILLONG, FEB 8 ( AGENCIES): A 9-year-old girl, Meaidaibahun Majaw a resident at Nonghymmai Shillong, has developed an ‘Anti-Bullying App’ which will help children report cases of bullying anonymously and at the same time alert their parents and teachers, reports The Northeast Today.

Meaidaibahun Majaw is a student in Class IV, created this App after she herself was subjected to bullying by other students.

Majaw’s father enrolled her into a coding class at WhiteHat Jr as she wanted to create her own game. However, seeing herself and her sister getting bullied by others in school, she decided to create an App. The App can be downloaded from Google Play.

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AG A RTA L A , F E B 8 (AGENCIES): Two separate anti-CAA rallies were taken out in Tripura on Saturday- one by royal scion Pradyot Manikya Debbarma and one by CPI (M)’s tribal wing Tripura Rajya Upajati Gana Mukti Parishad (TRUGMP), reports Northeast Now news.

The TRUGMP rally began from Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan and ended at Swami Vivekananda Grounds.

The leaders appealed the participants to fight unitedly and urged people from across tribal and non-tribal communities come together in order to thwart CAA. The rally, which was

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TRUGMP members taking part in an anti-CAA rally in Tripura. (Northeast Now).

“Instead of thinking for the welfare of its own people, the Centre is busy protecting the rights of the migrants from the neighbouring countries,” he added.

“The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) is anti-secular and it should be scrapped immediately,” he further added.

In another rally, Tripura royal scion Pradyot Debbarma appealed the supporters to build the unified struggle against CAA. Volunteers and members of Debbarma’s newly formed organization- Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA)- took out a motorcycle rally against CAA. The rally will travel to each and every sixty assembly constituencies of Tripura and sensitise people, especially tribals, against CAA. In his message on today’s rally, the Royal Scion said “Over 400 motorbikes going village to village across the state and staying over night and spreading the message of the downside of CAA in our state of Tripura. Message will be through street corner meetings and leaflets. It will be a totally youth driven program”.

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M’laya student creates app to tackle bullying

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Shaheen Bagh: Women vote in batches to keep agitation on

Voters wait in queues in Shaheen Bagh area, which has been witnessing a peaceful protest against the CAA for several weeks, during the Delhi Assembly elections Saturday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): On a sit-in for over a month against the Citizenship Amendment Act, women protesters at Shaheen Bagh voted in batches on Saturday so that the agitation remains unaffected.

While some of the women voted in the morning, others chose to get their fingers inked in the afternoon and the remaining in the evening.

Mehzabeen Qureshi, who returned to the protest site after voting said, “I stayed at home to let other women in the house go out and vote. Now I have joined them here at Shaheen Bagh after voting. I voted today to secure democracy”.

Zaheeda Khan, another resident of Shaheen Bagh, said they decided to vote in batches.

“The women here had decided a day before voting

that some of them would go out for voting in the morning, while others will stay back for chores. The others will go in the afternoon and then come back to the protest site.

“By the evening, we will be a full house again, all geared up to continue our protest,” she said.

Zahra Sheikh said they are determined to exercise their right to vote as it is crucial for a democracy.

“We started our day knowing that it will be of double importance for us.

We want to ensure that democracy survives hence, every citizen of Shaheen Bagh is voting,” she said.

In the meantime, the menfolk from Shaheen Bagh filled in at the protest site when the women protestors were away completing domestic chores.

Taking a jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath’s “biriyani” remark, Mohammad Ayub, a resident, said they were voting to prove a point that they were not being served any “biryani”.

Adityanath was served a notice by the Election Commission for his “Kejriwal is feeding biryani in Shaheen Bagh” comments. The Shaheen Bagh protest site had become a focal point in the BJP’s poll campaign.

“Many people have alleged that we were protesting for Delhi elections and that some political parties were funding us and serving ‘biryani’. They should know that we are still protesting as Delhi votes and will continue the agitation after the polling,” Ayub said.

“No party serves us ‘biryani’. The women cook and bring food to feed the protestors,” he added.

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Portfolio allocation will be done on Monday, says Yediyurappa BENGALURU, FEB 8 (PTI): Amid growing pressure from newly inducted ministers for plum ministries, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said the portfolio allocation will be done on February 10.

“Everything is ready but since today (Saturday) is a holiday, we will allot portfolios on Monday morning,” Yediyurappa said.

While rewarding with Cabinet berth 10 defectors who helped the BJP bring down the Congress-JD(S) coalition and come to power, Yediyurappa had on Thursday announced that the portfolios will be allotted before Saturday.

Yediyurappa also ruled out going to Delhi to decide filling the remaining six vacant ministerial posts.

“At present I am not going but the portfolio distribution will happen on Monday,” Yediyurappa told reporters here on Saturday.

According to BJP sources, Yediyurappa apparently deferred the portfolio allocation allegedly due to pressure from Gokak MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who has been insisting upon water resource department.

B S Yediyurappa (File)

On the other hand, the BJP leadership wants to give him public works department, they said.

Jarkiholi had a detailed discussion at Yediyurappas house till the early hours of Saturday and left the place displeased, the sources claimed.

The cabinet expansion on Thursday led to discontent among a section of “native” BJP leaders who were left out of the exercise as the party sought to contain dissidence in the face of intense lobbying for berths by several contenders.

The expansion has taken the strength of the Cabinet to 28, with six vacancies now. In the first expansion last August, 17 ministers were inducted.

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PM pitches for implementation of Tamil reconciliation process by Colombo NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): India on Saturday sought devolution of powers by the Sri Lankan government to the minority Tamils in the island nation and hoped that their aspirations for equality, justice and respect will be fulfilled as per provisions of the country’s Constitution.

After wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the issue was discussed with an “open mind” and hoped that the Tamil reconciliation process would be taken forward by Colombo.

The two leaders also deliberated on a raft of key issues like bolstering antiterror cooperation, expansion of trade and investment ties, implementation of joint projects in Sri Lanka and resolving the long-festering fishermen issue with a “humane approach”.

In his comments, Rajapaksa thanked Modi for his government’s ‘neighbourhood first policy’ and the priority he attaches to ties with Sri Lanka.

Rajapaksa’s five-day visit to India assumes sig-

Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Mahinda Rajapaksa after a joint statement in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

nificance as his tenure as Sri Lanka’s president from 2005 to 2016 saw expansion of China’s footprints in the Indian Ocean island nation, triggering concerns in India.

Noting that India has been a “trusted partner” in Sri Lanka’s development, Modi said stability, security and prosperity in the island nation is important for India as well as for the entire Indian Ocean region.

On the long-pending Tamil issue, Modi said it will be necessary to implement the 13th amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution.

The 13th amendment provides for devolution of power to Tamil community in the neighbouring country.

“We held a discussion with an open mind on issues relating to reconciliation in Sri Lanka. I am confident that the government of Sri Lanka will fulfil the expectations of the Tamil people for equality, justice, peace, and respect within a United Sri Lanka,” Modi said.

“It will be necessary to implement the 13th amendment of (Sri Lankan) Constitution and take forward the reconciliation process at the same time,” he said.

Hopeful of AAP forming govt in Delhi for third time, says Kejriwal NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he is hopeful that the Aam Aadmi Party would form government for the third time in Delhi.

The people of Delhi will vote based on the work done by the AAP government, Kejriwal said after voting along with his wife Sunita and son Pulkit at a polling booth in the Civil

Lines area.

“Voted along with my family, including my firsttime voter son. Urge all young voters to come out to vote. Your participation strengthens democracy,” Kejriwal tweeted.

Pulkit said he felt good after voting for the first time. He said whoever people choose will become the chief minister of Delhi when asked if his father

will be the CM again. In the morning on Twitter, Kejriwal appealed to women to go to vote and take men of their family along.

“Must go to vote. Special appeal to all women. As you take care of your family, there is another responsibility on your shoulder which is of country as well as Delhi.

“All women must vote and also take men of your

family for it. You also must discuss with men who they should vote for,” Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.

Counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Kejriwal’s deputy Manish Sisodia, who is contesting election from Patparganj constituency, said people must vote for good education of their children.

On being asked whether Shaheen Bagh would be an

issue in this election, Sisodia said when those people who raised it strongly went to vote today, they voted in favour of good education for their children, sidelining this issue. Hundreds of people, including women and children, have been protesting since December 15 at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 63 Dimapur, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Prospective peace Assam

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t took a few weeks from January 11,2020 to January 27 ,2020 to ink the Bodo Accord which closed the chapter of around three decades of militancy in Assam.The Modi government signed the Agreement with four factions of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), All Bodo Students' Union and a civil society group for bringing a lasting peace in Bododominated areas in Assam. The Bodo accord has created a record of sorts in the annals of insurgency in the country. Never before have separatist rebels inked an agreement with the government in such a brief span after crossing over from a neighbouring country. 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. The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading a movement for a Bodoland State since 1972, and the United Bodo People’s Organisation, were signatories to the comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement.

The agreement was signed by top leaders of the four NDFB factions, the ABSU and the UBPO, government of India representatives, Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal as one of the witnesses in presence of Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Agreement will hugely impact insurgency the north east and push the region towards peace. The Agreement also has challenges and those have to be addressed. According to media sources, the Agreement has a clause that places Bodo-Kacharis with the Bodoland Tribal Area Districts(BTAD) who are from the Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts under the Sixth Schedule. The Bodo Accord gives the Bodoland Territorial Council(BTC) wide ranging powers, which no council under the Sixth Schedule enjoys in the north east. The agreement lists another eight subjects to be transferred from the state government which will take the total to forty-eight to be administered by the council. This could also result in other tribal councils demanding similar powers in other states having autonomous councils.

The Bodo militants under National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB) were demanding a sovereign Bodoland since 1986 preceded by various Bodo organisations demanding some form of statehood. Interestingly, the government of India under prime minister Narendra Modi, has signed the Agreement by not according statehood . The Accord could also signal other militant groups in other parts of the north east about the willingness and ability of the Modi government about its decisiveness. However, there are factors that had made the Agreement being signed in record speed. It was the first major fallout of the protests against the CAA in Assam which has all the ingredients to upset political equations in the state. The NDFB (S) cadres arrived Assam at a time when the government is on the back foot and trying to wriggle out of the chaos resulting from the CAA. The Modi government pushed for early inking due to the growing resentment against its state ally, AGP and its BTAD ally, the Bodoland People’s Front(BPF). BJP hopes to tie up with the new political party to be set up

by AASU in Assam and in BTC, prevent a new coalition against its ally BPF . What Modi has achieved was doing the right thing at the right moment and with political acumen and this will be on test when the next step is to sign a pact with ULFA -Rajkhowa and Paresh Barua factions- for total peace in Assam.

DailyDevotion The Cost of Sanctification

May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means?

We take the word sanctification much too lightly.

Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification?

The cost will be a deep restriction of all our earthly concerns, and an extensive cultivation of all our godly concerns. Sanctification means to be intensely focused on God’s point of view. It means to secure and to keep all the strength of our body, soul, and spirit for God’s purpose alone. Are we really prepared for God to perform in us everything for which He separated us? And after He has done His work, are we then prepared to separate ourselves to God just as Jesus did? “For their sakes I sanctify Myself…” (John 17:19). The reason some of us have not entered into the experience of sanctification is that we have not realized the meaning of sanctification from God’s perspective. Sanctification means being made one with Jesus so that the nature that controlled Him will control us. Are we really prepared for what that will cost? It will cost absolutely everything in us which is not of God. Are we prepared to be caught up into the full meaning of Paul’s prayer in this verse? Are we prepared to say, “Lord, make me, a sinner saved by grace, as holy as You can”? Jesus prayed that we might be one with Him, just as He is one with the Father (see John 17:21-23). The resounding evidence of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life is the unmistakable family likeness to Jesus Christ, and the freedom from everything which is not like Him. Are we prepared to set ourselves apart for the Holy Spirit’s work in us?

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Post-mortem

Why the space for dialogue in India is shrinking fast I n public discourse the middle ground is shrinking very fast, in part because no one has any use for it. Regardless of the spin, or the sugar-coating, on the protests against Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) across India, the fact of the matter remains that these are an expression of Muslim consolidation and pushback at one level, and indicative of the rising communal polarisation in India at another level.

Cut through the claptrap about how the agitators are fighting for the ‘idea of India’, for the ideal of secularism, to protect the Constitution, and every other high sounding, moralistic, kitschy phrase being bandied about, and it is clear that the protests are in predominantly Muslim localities.

Polarising slogans: The protests are predominantly organised by Muslim organisations, parties, institutions and individuals, and the mobilisation

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of masses is predominantly along communal lines.

Sure, there is smattering of vocal and visible nonMuslims also present.

However, while many of them may actually believe in what they think they are standing up for — an esoteric idea of India — their token presence is useful for the organisers of these protests only to the extent that it helps to keep alive the fiction that the entire ‘movement’ is driven by a yearning to uphold the ‘secular values’ of India. In other words, they are ‘useful idiots’ who give the entire agitation the veneer of being a nationalist mobilisation in defence of the Constitution and the country.

The nucleus of the ‘movement’ is unabashedly Islamist. The Islamist imagery, the communal sloganeering, the graffiti and posters proclaiming the faith, the blood-curling threats and the calls by community leaders to boycott those Hindus who are considered close to the rul-

ing dispensation are dead giveaways of the sentiment driving the protests and agitation.

Likewise, the sight of women threatening to teach the Hindus a lesson once they get power and, of course, the exhortations for mass mobilisation to cut off the Northeast from the rest of India, and demonstrating the power of the community to bring cities to a grinding halt through demonstrations and protests.

Airbrushing the politically inconvenient sloganeering and ideologies of the ringmasters of the circus — the Sharjeels — and the disingenuous justifications for their slogans by the secularati, doesn’t alter the reality. The scenes being witnessed today on the streets of many cities in India are not the outcome of just CAA, or for that matter NRC, which is being linked with CAA even though such a conflation is quite specious. In fact, majority of the people getting worked up about

From Amsterdam to Hebron, Dimapur

n 1972, the GoI of India arbitrarily transferred the affairs of Nagaland state from Foreign Affairs to Home ministry citing Law and Order problem.

Interestingly, the then Legislative Assembly of Nagaland immediately reacted and vehemently opposed the same by unanimously adopting a resolution which reads "......Nagaland should continue to be under the Ministry of External Affairs and the decision of the Govt. of India so taken be withdrawn forthwith" (29-6-1972).

However, no serious opposition came from the public side. The GoI must have considered the Naga public silence as "acceptance" of fate. The process of de-internationalisation of Naga political movement thus, began.

During 1966-67 peace talks, the Naga delegates (NNC/FGN) were accorded reception in a manner befitting foreign dignitaries. The Naga delegates were accommodated at the Hydrabad House- a building in New Delhi, used by the Government of India for banquets and meetings for visiting foreign dignitaries.

Talks were also conducted at the highest level-between the prime ministers of two nations, India and Nagaland/Nagalim. Archival record shows that the two leaders, Smti Indira Gandhi Prime minister of India and Ato Kilonser of Nagalim Kughato Sukhai maintained cordial relationship and even shared lighter moments across the table besides, political negotiations.

As early as 1985, Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India appointed N. F. Suntook to contact the NSCN leaders for ceasefire and political dialogue, but for some reasons the attempt could not materialize. However the policy implanted by Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was not a total failure as the effort of bringing Naga political leaders across the table was continued by successive prime ministers.

The high watermark of Naga aspiration for self determination came in 1993 when the "IM" of NSCN gained entry into the UNPO (Unrepresented Nations People's Organization), by far, a milestone achievement unparalleled by any Naga political organizations in internationalizing the naga issue. "This" development ranged a bell of alarm in the ears of Indian policy makers- not long after admission into UNPO the Indian agencies began contacting the IM top brass, and here and there meetings took place before a formal ceasefire agreement was signed on 1st Aug. 1997.

By the declaration of the Ceasefire, the Political Talks between the two entities started, based on the following three conditions: (i) Without any condition;

(ii) At the Prime Minister's level; and (iii) In a third country.

Judging by the aforementioned conditions any sane person would conclude that the GoI had reserved highest respect to the IM, hitherto, the honour accorded on any other insurgency.

All was well until the IM "agreed" to come to India to hold talks with GoI citing, "convenience sake". To me, the IM coming to India was a fall into pit due to short sightedness and lack of vision. This paradigm shift in IM policy was a diplomatic blunderBy coming to India the IM had handed their rival a crucial point.

India could now show to the world Indo-Naga issue as a mere domestic problem. India silently began to destabilize Naga political movement without attracting condemnation from international community.

The group that once used to give sleepless night to Indian agencies and also used to make India's face red in international forums is now trapped inside a cage. All exit doors had been shut and its leaders being molested at will. The once "mother of insurgency" is now reduced to 'just another insurgency' capable of disposing anytime.

The Indian agencies were alarmed by the IM gaining ground in international arena, hence, they set out to neutralise this threat before it is grew out of their control. The result was "Cease-the-fire" or "Cease-theMovement" in the Naga context.

From the very beginning the motive of ceasefire was to destabilise the Naga movement under the guise of peace talks. They played their game and we naively fall into their trap.

History reckons that India is careful to avert internationalising Naga issues. For instance, when A.Z Phizo established diplomatic ties with western countries India felt the jolt and graciously presented statehood as a means to cornered Phizo. When NNC/ FGN leaders reached China, India felt nervous and reached out to the breakaway group. Again when the IM group entered UNPO India felt pain in old wounds and offered ceasefire.

All in all, the conduct of Indo-Naga political talks from Amsterdam to New Delhi to Dimapur was a diplomatic blunder, exposing themselves and laying bare naked in the sight of enemies had worked disadvantageously against them. The once prime minister level talk is now reduced to a bureaucratic level talk. Perhaps, whether IM could reclaim their lost glory or not can only be known by the fate of "the lost man", Phunting Shimray.

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the CAA have little or no idea that it doesn’t affect them or any other Indian citizen at all.

Simmering tensions: CAA-NRC might have acted as a trigger, but the tumult has been many years in the making, long before Narendra Modi appeared on the political scene. The tell-tale signs were always there. No one was reading them, or they did not want to read the signs. Even now, when it is all out in the open, every effort is being made to turn a blind eye to the reality that a psychosis, which was once on the fringe of Muslim politics in India has now become central.

Communal relations in India have always been fraught. Despite all efforts to airbrush things, the reality is that there is an uncomfortable coexistence that has characterised how communities relate to each other. Of course, there are any number of examples of shared cultural values and social mores, of tolerance for and accommo-

dation towards the other community, of friendships and relationships between individuals from different communities, of dependence and reliance, of understanding and adjustment. But by and large these are exceptions which are blown up to present an alternate reality, a utopia that doesn’t exist.

Part of the problem is that we have never really confronted the demons of the past; we would rather brush uncomfortable facts of history under the carpet, distort it, excise and/ or redact stuff that causes discomfiture. The things we try to avoid, keep coming back to bite us. It would be easy, and lazy, to pin the blame for this on one side or another, but in reality there is no one who comes out of this smelling of roses.

The g rea t divide: Worse, the sort of primeval passions that have been unleashed by toxic TV debates and the diatribes carried out from the pulpits offered by social

media are only fuelling the fire instead of dousing the flames. Here again, no side is blameless — the hysterics and hyperventilation of one side is matched by the rank hypocrisy, equivocation, double-standards and whataboutery of the other side.

In public discourse the middle ground is shrinking very fast, in part because no one has any use for it. The George W Bush dictum of “you’re either with us or against us” is the new normal. Nuance is lost, restraints are gone, and it is all very much inyour-face.

Like it or not, the genie has been let out and it will not go back into the bottle easily. Dangerous ideas have been planted in the minds of people and their green shoots are now visible. Things are building up towards a clash of competing narratives, a prospect that is making the enemies of India lick their chops with delight.

Sushant Sareen (Mail Today)

Building credit institutions of tomorrow

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iven India's need for infrastructure expansion and the infrastructure financing gap, attention needs to turn from the overall macroeconomic view on sectors and funding towards the microstructure of the credit markets in India.

This focus on the microstructure is a must to create the necessary dynamics that can help finance and expedite infrastructure creation in India.

At the outset, it may be underscored that infrastructure cannot be looked in isolation from the general commercial credit market. Essentially, the system of financing for creating infrastructure needs to be in sync with the credit market that businesses and consumers have access to. For example, an airport asset at a tourist destination does well if the hotel infrastructure at the destination and ancillary tourism-related infrastructure are well developed.

Regardless of whether the business is that of an airport, hotel or tour operator, everyone needs access to both short-term credit and long-term credit.

Essentially, financing is a crucial driver of these businesses, irrespective of the structural differences between them. The credit financing needs of infrastructure and consumer-facing businesses can be met better by focusing on the creation of institutions and supporting regulations that allow for institutions that focus on different parts of the interest rate term-structure.

India will need institutions that can cater to both short-term and long-term credit needs. However, the skill sets and the nature of balance sheets required will be fundamentally different for

both markets.

The shor t-ter m credit needs, broadly termed as "working capital" needs, will need access to balance sheets that have a focus on generating returns on capital pools that have a "money-market" nature. Essentially, businesses and institutions that need to make returns on shortdated capital and are focused on doing so are required. The credit lending institutions needed are those with specialised credit risk underwriting skills which help them source the capital and generate returns by lending to a broader credit spectrum on the short end of the interest rate curve.

Primarily, credit provision in the two years and shorter credit periods. It cannot be overemphasised that such short-term credit-focused institutions need to have specialised skill sets that can help them appreciate the specific lending situation, create structures that de-risk the cashflows and hedge duration risk. Primarily, deliver the excess credit spread on the short end of the curve that will be attractive to investors looking for short-term yield pick-up. On the long-end of the interest rate term structure, India needs term lending institutions.

Credit businesses that can understand long-dated assets, mitigate risks and deliver highquality risk-adjusted returns for the credit risk undertaken.

The balance sheets that need to finance such assets are those looking for annuity type returns.

The difference in the fundamental nature of the short-end and long-end credit markets should be borne in mind. Credit underwriting skills, balance

sheets required, and the nature of businesses are all fundamentally different in the two cases.

However, both markets need to coexist and grow together. One cannot push the growth of one without developing the other.

A lot has been said about the global low-interest rate regime and how the capital pools are looking for returns. In that context, creating such credit institutions must be viewed as building "bridges" that can assist the capital in flowing towards the capital-constrained sectors.

Ensuring institutions, regulations and structures that can make credit businesses attractive for investors is the first critical step. In layman terms, the first question to ask as an investor is, "do I have access to a market with adequate regulations that can help me build an investment vehicle for a credit business?"

The next question to ask is if as a credit business, "I have access to market instruments and securities that allow me to manage my risk exposure?" And, lastly, given the risk involved, "does the tax structure allow me a return that is attractive on a risk-adjusted basis?" The above analysis is one that every investor looking at the credit markets will do, regardless of whether the capital is domestic or foreign.

As India looks to unleash its economic potential, access to credit will be a crucial pillar of growth. The specialisation of skills and balance sheets will be a significant driver for creating the credit institutions of tomorrow that can cater to the varied credit needs in a dynamic and complex economy such as India.

(IANS) Taponeel Mukherjee

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Know where you come from

Growing up, my parents always taught me to be humble and to not live life in such a way that people start digging about the status of my family. A lot of people from financially unstable families should learn to place family first and think about themselves later. They brag and boast, take pictures and do things all so that they can display a public persona to the world. However, what most people don’t realize is that many can see right through this facade.

Showing more humility is also the definition of an individual with depth, someone who has gone through the wringer and doesn’t feel the need to self-catapult themselves all the time.

One should know where they come from and live their lives accordingly. The Bible also says that “whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” We’ve all had brush-ins with the “talkers,” so to speak. We’ve all experienced the showiness of those that enjoy rubbing it in to people, displaying their wealth, or simply just fabricating the truth. No one likes it, no matter what anyone says. Who ends up regretting their boastful ways is a person who fails to see this flaw. Some of my peers are doing well for themselves and they’ve endured failure and are yet succeeding in what they do – rich or poor. They don’t see a need to brag about what they have and what they don’t because they know there are more important things happening around them, things that need their attention.

We should all have great respect for the past and how we have all been brought up, because if we don’t know where we’ve come from, then we don’t know where we’re going. We shouldn’t show our wealth when we have nothing in our bank accounts.

Temsü Ao, Dimapur

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

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enge” (we will not show show documents.

“My message to the voters is ‘aaj apna kagaz jaroor lekar jayen. Kagaz jaroor dikhayen’ (Today, take your document along with you and show your document),” Lal said.

In Delhi, there will be a government which can coordinate with the Centre, Lal, who was in the BJP till last year, said.

“Today, mentality of not showing documents will be defeated and (those ready to) show documents will win,” he said.

Senior BJP leader Shyam Jaju said that voters will teach a lesson to those who allegedly funded the anti-CAA protest in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh and those who supported it.

“Aam Aadmi Party’s

PUNE, FEB 8 (PTI): After an organisation of warkaris (pilgrims) criticised Sharad Pawar for “promoting atheism” and urged the community members to stop inviting him to religious events, the NCP chief on Saturday hit back saying that there was no need for anybody’s permission to visit temples.

Rashtriya Warkari Parishad had recently issued a statement in which it had urged the community members to stop inviting today’s “atheist rulers” for religious functions or for events like inaugurations or lectures.

“Honourable Sharad Pawar saheb says there is no need of ‘Ramayana’. He supports those who indulge in insult of gods, saints, Hindu religion...

Therefore, warkaris should remain cautious in future and always remember that they are Hindu first,” the Parishad had said.

It also urged the warkari community to stop inviting those politicians to religious functions, inaugurations or to give lectures, who promote atheist thought.

Addressing a gathering in Alandi, a popular pilgrim town in Pune district, Pawar said there was no need to seek anyone’s permission to visit Lord Vitthal’s temple in Pandharpur and pray there.

“If you want to worship Lord Vitthal, you visit Pandharpur. If you want to worship Saint Dnyaneshwar and Saint Tukaram, then you visit Alandi and Dehu respectively. There is no need to take permission from anyone to visit these places,” he said. “Therefore, if anyone says that you don’t have permission to visit these places, then I think they don’t understand the thought of the warkari sampraday (sect),” he said.

“A true warkari will never take such a stand. I think we should ignore such things and follow our own choices,” the former Union minister added.

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“At least seven firemen were injured during the firefighting operation. They were admitted to the NBC in Airoli. Three of them are in ICU as their injuries are serious,” Chabukswar said.

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CAB so that any misgiving or iota of apprehension regarding the adverse impact of the Bill was completely laid to rest.

He said the meeting attendees on December 3, 2019 with Amit Shah put forth their concerns and urged for complete exemption of the State from the applicability of the proposed CAB. According to Patton, the home minister assured to look into the concerns and make suitable provisions in the proposed Bill. He also said that after getting a firm assurance from Amit Shah the meeting attendees were “happy” and further appeals were made for exempting the State from the purview of the Bill.

The deputy chief minister said that prior to the day CAB 2019 was laid in the Lok Sabha, PDA government decided to operationalize the decision taken earlier by extending ILP to cover the entire district of Dimapur with immediate effect.

Patton appreciated the Centre for taking into consideration of the concerns with utmost seriousness leaving no doubt or apprehension in the mind of anyone by exempting the state altogether from the purview and applicability of CAA by providing a specific provision in the Act. Considering that all the concerns of the State and people have been suitably and comprehensively addressed and provisions have been incorporated in the Act as per the appeal, Patton said that there was further discussion was required on the subject.

Advisor school education K.T Sukhalu also took part in the discussion.

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MUMBAI, FEB 8 (PTI): A case has been registered against the organisers and 300 women who are protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the NRC at Nagpada in central Mumbai for the past two weeks, an official said.

A complaint was filed on Friday evening at the Nagpada police station by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) assistant commissioner.

The complaint stated that the civic body was not able to carry out construction work on the Morland Road as the protesters had set up a stage and put chairs on the road, and also obstructed traffic movement in the area, an official said.

The police registered a case under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC, as well as section 313, 314 of the BMC Act, the official said.

Hundreds of women have participated in the protest on Morland Road at Nagpada since Republic Day against the amended citizenship law and the NRC.

duplex flat, spread over the top two floors, triggered the fire around 6.30 am,” chief of the Navi Mumbai Disaster Control Room, Dadasaheb Chabukswar, said.

According to Santosh Kadam, head of the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), six fire engines from Nerul,

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top two floors of Sea Home Apartment in Seawoods near Palm Beach Road, the officials said.

All the seven injured were admitted to the National Burns Centre (NBC) in Airoli, where three of them are in the intensive care unit (ICU), they added.

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THANE, FEB 8 (PTI): Seven firemen were injured during a firefighting operation after a major blaze broke out in a 21- storey residential building in Navi Mumbai on Saturday morning, officials said.

The fire, which was triggered by an explosion of a gas cylinder, broke out in a duplex flat located on the

He explained that CAA was applicable only to those people coming to India on or before December 31, 2014 and whether or not allowing non-Nagas to come and stay in Nagaland was a state subject.

The minister thanked government of India for allowing the prosecuted Christians from the three countries to get Indian citizenship.

On the accusation of the opposition members about the prosecuted people from other countries besides the three countries, he asked the opposition members to write letter to PM to allow the same.

Along maintained that Nagaland has the biggest problem of having illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who have having all documentations and posing great threat to the Nagas.

Even during the CAA protest in Dimapur, Along said he saw many Bangladeshi Muslim leaders shouting slogans.

The Minister also claimed that TR Zeliang, GB federation, NSF president, political party leaders form Nagaland and all those present at the meeting on December 3, 2019 convened by home minister Amit Shah in Delhi, concurred after the commitment given by the home minister to insert special clause.

However, Zeliang countered saying he was not concur. Zelaing said he told the home minister that he would thank him (Amit Shah) only after seeing the Bill. Zeliang went on to say that the two BJP leaders remained silent

and did not speak a word on the issue.

Interestingly, the deputy chief minister Y Patton stood up and clarified that the central leaders did not allow them (he and Temjen Imna Along) to speak unless necessary.

Responding to opposition members remarks on effects of CAA, Patton justified that Nagaland enjoyed special status among all the States of the country under Article 371 A of the Constitution.

He said that from the beginning right from the time when such amendments were being proposed in the Citizenship Act 1955 by the earlier Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, it was meticulously looked into the proposed amendment provisions, its adverse fallout, if any, on the state at several cabinet meetings. Patton said that after looking into the entire ecosystem of protection provided

by Article 371 A and the ILP Regime of BEFR 1873, it was clear that the provisions of the proposed Bill would not be applicable to the State. Patton said this was firmly conveyed to the Centre of the special protection and the clear position of the state government that the proposed CAB 2016, on enactment would not be applicable in Nagaland.

However, he said the centre was urged to have wider consultations with all the North-eastern states to ensure that the rights of the indigenous people were fully protected.

Patton explained that before the Bill was passed in the parliament, an appeal was made on behalf of the people of Nagaland to exempt the State from the purview of

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NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): Taking a swipe at those protesting against CAA-NRC, senior RSS functionary Ram Lal on Saturday said those shouting “kagaz nahin dikhayenge” would be defeated in the Delhi assembly election as he appealed to people to show documents while voting.

Talking to reporters after casting his vote at a polling booth in Nirman Bhawan, Lal asked voters to keep in mind who can make Delhi the best capital city in the world.

Hundreds of people, protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in many areas across the country, often raise the slogan of “kagaz nahi dikhay-

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They have done nothing to lift the blockade (at Shaheen Bagh),” Jaju told reporters.

Responding to AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s allegation that no one in the BJP was worthy of becoming the CM, Jaju said, “We have no dearth of chief ministerial candidates. We will declare our CM face at the right time.”

AAP candidate from Chandni Chowk Prahalad Sahni said that vote is being cast on the development plank, asserting that the Shaheen Bagh issue has no impact in the Delhi assembly elections.

Counting of votes will take place on February 11.

West Delhi MP and senior BJP leader Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said that he is confident that after a long gap, the Bharatiya Janata Party will be victorious in Delhi this time.

Dilbar Singh Chauhan, who lives in Maulana Azad Medical College Campus, said that nationalism is a commitment, which is in his blood.

“But, vote should be cast on the issue of development. Today, the voter doesn’t get swayed by the Hindu-Muslim politics. I know what is good for my family, kids... if we don’t vote for development now, our kids will suffer in the future,” Chauhan said.

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CHENNAI, FEB 8 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Central government is plugging the loopholes in the Good and Services Tax (GST) with the use of technology and is working towards eight per cent growth rate.

She also said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can make a complaint if banks deny them loans without reason.

Sitharaman was here to explain the Budget proposals to traders, industrialists, economists and the media.

According to her, during the last three months the GST collections have exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore.

She said at the GST Council, state Finance Ministers had said that owing to loopholes tax revenue is not increasing and now that is being plugged.

The GST collections during November and December 2019 were about Rs 1,04,000 crore and Rs 1,03,000 crore respectively and in January it was Rs 1,11,000 crore, said Ajay Bhushan Pandey, Revenue Secretary.

According to Pandey, the government is taking various measures like use of data analytics, data from Income Tax filings, exports and imports and identify where taxes are not being paid. Pointing out that there are about 1.20 crore entities registered under GST, he

said red flag reports are prepared every month and SMS messages are sent to those on whom red flag reports are made.

Pandey said if the tax paid and the tax due difference is large than the taxpayers and also tax officials are notified.

“This has resulted in higher tax collections,” he said.

According to him, the government will continue to use targeted approach and also use data analytics and artificial intelligence.

When asked about the pending GST dues of Rs 4,000 crore to Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman said it would be setting in two months and the due is not targeted at the state alone.

On bringing petrol and diesel under GST regime she said the GST Council consisting of state Finance Ministers have to decide on that and once they agree then it would be done.

Pandey also said once

the Finance Bill is passed by Parliament the government will put out the procedure to be followed under ‘Viwad Se Vishwas’ scheme for settling pending direct tax issues.

He also said where the tax department of the government has filed an appeal against the taxpayer then that would be withdrawn.

Queried about the new tax slab rates that would turn India from a saving economy to spending economy, Sitharaman said that an earning individual with additional money on his hands can decide what to do with it and the government need not guide his savings through tax deductions.

According to her, it is just eight days since the Budget for 2020-21 was presented. It will take some time to see whether demand boosting measures stated in the Budget would give results.

Earlier addressing the traders and industrialists, Sitharaman said micro,

small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can complain if banks deny them loans without reason.

Sitharaman said if the banks are denying loans without reason then the MSMEs can send a complaint to the special centre to be announced shortly.

She said a copy of the complaint should also be sent to the concerned bank manager. Sitharaman said the foreign exchange reserves are at a high level as the fundamentals are good.

On her long Budget speech, Sitharaman said that officials had worked hard to come out with proposals for all sections of society.

Stressing that the macro economic fundamentals are good Sitharaman said the focus is on creating assets and investing in infrastructure.

Earlier banks resorted to “phone banking for loan disbursal” lending to “uncles and brother-in-laws” which resulted in high nonperforming assets (NPAs).

“It took four years for us to set right the NPAs,” she said.

Sitharaman said lessons have been learnt on how to prevent such a situation again. She said the government has not resorted to useless spending. The government has decided to create assets investing in infrastructure.

She said public expenditure should go for infrastructure.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020

NPF demands resolution against CAA (From p-1) He cited a report of Kohima Municipal Council which stated that there are 6668 shops registered in Kohima till August 2019, out of which, 1720 shops are registered under NonNagas. However, he said many Non-Nagas have registered their shops in the name of Nagas.

He cautioned that this would eventually lead to a replication in Nagaland or Arunachal Pradesh over what happened in Tripura where the immigrant population became dominant over the indigenous tribals.

He said this can happen if Nagas do not wake up and take a stand today and appealed to members to pass a resolution rejecting this contentious Act (CAA) 2019.

NPF MLA Dr. Chumben Murry echoed the same stating that in spite of the huge protest, resentment and opposition against the Bill country wide, it was unfortunate that NDA Government decided to pass the Bill and eventually became a Law. He said such an Act can come by if only there was vested interest and hidden agenda. He said the ruling PDA heeded to the voices of the people against the CAB and agreed to pass the house resolution on February 23, 2019 though with a rider, that Article 371(A) and BEFR 1873 protects Nagaland from CAB.

Dr. Chumben Murry explained that Article 371(A) involved social and religious practices, Naga Customary Law and Land and its Resources and not related with citizenship issue.

He also reminded the house of the central government notification which maintained that Nagaland does not have legislative powers to frame the NP&NG Rules and Regulations.

He said this has made the Article 371(A) almost a redundant law because, it did not act in given due time.

He urged ruling members not to believe the Union Home Minister Amit Shah who assured that provisions in CAA were being made for protection of Nagaland.

He however said Shah stated: “CAA is not a state subject”, during the recent interview with Times Now when asked whether states have any option if they don’t want to implement CAA. Murry said the ground reality was that the state has no role whatsoever in granting of citizenship or exemption as provided under the amended CAA that have no meaning. Therefore, he sought that resolution be passed rejecting CAA. Concluding the speech from the opposition bench, Leader of the Opposition (LoO) T.R. Zeliang gave a detailed explanation that with CAA, illegal immi-

grants will no longer be illegal since , any person who came to India without any proper documentation can be granted citizenship by residing in the country for a minimum of six years.

He said if the government of India sought to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities of neighbouring countries, why were refugees from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan and the Buddhists from Tibet not given the same opportunity? He said the Act was mainly to create political vote banks taking without considering the sentiments of the people across the country.

Zeliang said Nagaland was the most vulnerable to the threat from migrants and illegal immigrants taking over the State’s economy as the indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland have been depended on them for decades.

Citing the “flip-flop” decision of the PDA government, Zeliang said PDA government does not know what they themselves are doing and to add salt to the wounds of the Naga public, he said PDA has called for consultative meet after taking unilateral decisions after decisions.

LoO asser ted that though the BJP as well as the NDPP members was equally concerned for the future generation of the Nagas, they however for

their political survival were bound to obey the central directives at the cost of the Naga people.

He questioned the stand of the lone independent, who was former NSF president and who was not bound by any party whip but who should not be scared to speak his mind on CAA. Z e l i a n g ex p r e s s e d doubt that since BEFR 1873 was not even enacted

by Parliament, it can be removed and annulled. He also reminded that no matter how the ruling bench claim protection, as long as Nagaland was under the constitution of India, CAA will definitely have a huge negative impact on the social set up of the people if not immediately then in the long run.

LoO appealed the government to take a firm stand and also show the public that they care for the posterity of the Nagas so that Nagas will not be taken by immigrant populace and become a minority in the own State like Tripura.

He concluded by commenting that as long as Assam was not protected from the threat of these illegal immigrants, none of the neighbouring states in North East would be safe and the false illusion that Nagaland was safe for having ILP regime should be done away so the house must oppose CAA implementation in unison.

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International crude oil prices fell over 1 per cent on Friday as Russia said it needed more time before committing to cut output sought by other large producers while the coronavirus outbreak triggered worries about global crude demand.

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New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS): Big relief for consumers as fuel prices became cheaper once again on Saturday. The price of petrol was cut by 24 paise and that of diesel by 27 paise on Saturday across all major cities in India.

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Education. Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings (2019-2020), Dr. NeikiesalieKire also presented the 81st Report on the Examination of Audit Paragraphs that appeared in the report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the year 20112012 contained in the Nagaland Industrial Development Cooperation (NIDC) under the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland and Eighty Second Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for the year 2011-2012 pertaining to the Nagaland Hotels Limited (NHL) under the Department of Industries and Commerce.

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by September.

On the second day of the ongoing assembly session, chief minister, Neiphiu Rio laid down the Annual Administrative Reports (AAR) of New & Renewable Energy, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, State Council of Education Research & Training and Youth Resources & Sports. Various ministers also laid down the AAR of the department of Cooperation, Planning, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Municipal Affairs and of School

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under 38 Wokha A/C during 2018-20.

Halipad in Vankhosung to be completed in September: Transport, Civil Aviation and Railways minister in charge, P. Paiwang Konyak informed that the helipad at Vankhosung , Wokha district would be completed by September.

Responding to a starred question raised by NPF MLA, Dr. Chumben Murry, Paiwang informed that the total amount sanctioned for construction of the helipad was Rs. 225.24 lakhs out of which Rs. 190.40 lakhs was already sanctioned.

Replying to the supplementary question on delay of the project, Paiwang informed that though the

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(From p-1) Up-gradation work of 18 AWCs completed: LoH and minister in-charge of Social Welfare, Neiphiu Rio informed that out of 32 new Anganwadi Centre (AWC), the up-gradation work of 18 AWCs were completed and 14 AWCs under process.

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In an audio recording released on Thursday and shared via an online private messaging platform, Ehsanullah claimed that he along with his family had managed to escape from the custody of Pakistan Army and intelligence agencies on January 11. Ehsanullah, who became the spokesperson for the breakaway Jamaatul Ahrar faction after the TTP split, had voluntarily turned himself in to the intelligence agencies on February 5, 2017 - and remained in custody even since. He had

Ireland starts vote in ‘three horse race’ to form next govt DUBLIN, FEB 8 (AFP): Ireland began voting in a general election on Saturday, with Prime Minister Leo Varadkar hoping to secure a new term on the back of Brexit but voters likely to judge him more on his domestic record.

Polls opened across the country at 0700 GMT, although a small number of islands off the west coast voted on Friday to allow for rough seas that could disrupt the transport of ballots by boat.

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“This election is wide open,” Varadkar said at his final campaign stop in the western town of Ennis on Friday. “It’s a three horse race, three parties, all within shouting distance of each other.” Varadkar launched his campaign after successfully helping to broker a deal cushioning Britain’s EU exit on January 31 by avoiding a hard border with British-run Northern Ireland.

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though the voice appears to be similar to that of Ehsanullah’s. There has been no official word on the audio clip or the alleged escape.

Ehsanullah is responsible for several terror attacks in Pakistan and had a bounty of $ 1 million on him. In 2012, he was involved in the attack on Malala, when she was shot in the head for defying Taliban diktats and pursuing her education, while highlighting the atrocities of the militant outfit. He is also a prime accused in the 2014 attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar which killed 134 school children and 15 staff members.

Ehsanullah was involved in the suicide bombing of Shiites in Rawalpindi and Karachi, killing of nine foreign tourists in Mohmand agency, suicide attack near the Wagah border and the 2016 bombing of an Easter gathering in a Lahore park that killed at least 75 and injured more than 300 others.

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US citizen dies in Wuhan from coronavirus N E W YO R K , F E B 8 (IANS): A 60-year-old American has died in Wuhan from the fast-spreading novel coronavirus, the US embassy in Beijing announced on Saturday.

“We can confirm a 60-year-old US citizen diagnosed with coronavirus died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan, China on February 6,” the Embassy said in a statement, but did not identify the victim. It is the first reported death of an American from the disease outbreak. On Saturday, the overall death toll in China from the epidemic increased to 722, with 34,546 infected, according to the country’s National Health Commission. Two deaths were reported outside China in Hong Kong and the Philippines. There are 12 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US. Four passengers from a cruise ship that came to Bayonne, a port in New Jersey, just outside of New York have been taken to a hospital with symptoms similar to coronavirus, the state’s Governor Phil Murphy said on Thursday.

Twenty-seven passengers on the ship, who had recently been to China, were examined for the virus and 23 were cleared. The US has imposed stringent restrictions on people who have been to the Hubei province of China in the past 14 days from entering the country.

Only permanent residents and citizens who have been there are allowed in, but have to undergo quarantine.

The US government has set up quarantine facilities in at least two air force bases, where those being airlifted

WA S H I N G TO N, F E B 8 (IANS): Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s new Ambassador to the US, has presented his credentials to American President Donald Trump at a special ceremony held in the White House, it was reported. The ceremony took place in the Oval Office on Thursday. The envoy was accompanied by his wife and peer Reenat Sandhu, currently serving as the InEhsanullah Ehsan ( left) shot Malala in 2012. dian Ambassador to Italy, the American Bazaar news shared extremely sensitive that “some operations are said in a report on Friday. and important information still under way based on the According to a statewhile in custody, which led information” shared by the ment released by the Indian the security forces to smash former TTP spokesman.

Embassy in Washington, the local and international The development Trump warmly welcomed networks of the TTP and Ja- came a day after netizens Sandhu back to Washington maatul Ahrar, The Express on Friday set off a storm of and wished him success in Tribune quoted informed speculation about the audio his new role as New Delhi’s sources as saying. recording initially posted on top diplomat in America.

Several terrorists from Facebook and then shared On his part, Sandhu the outlawed groups were on other social networking “affirmed commitment toarrested based on his leads, sites in which he claimed to wards strengthening the strathey added. But Ehsanullah have escaped, The Express tegic partnership between escaped during one such Tribune reported.

India and the US which is operation against terrorists, The authenticity of the anchored in mutual trust the sources said, adding clip has yet to be verified, and friendship, democratic values and people-to-people ties”, it added.

At the State Department, Alice Wells, Principal BA N G KO K , F E B 8 Deputy Assistant Secretary (AGENCIES): A soldier for South and Central Asian on a rampage has reportedly Affairs, welcomed Sandhu killed a number of people back to Washington and in a mass shooting in Thaisaid in a tweet that the new land, reports The West Ausenvoy was a “strong chamtralian. There are reports pion of US-India ties”. the Thai man shot dead up Addressing a 200-plus to 12 people in and around strong gathering of senior the city of Korat – northeast US administration officials, of Bangkok. It is believed he Indian-American commuhas also taken a number of nity activists including a hostages. good number of Sikhs, at his The man has been iden- Jakkakrapanth Thomma. Credit- Twitter official residence in Washtified as corporal Jakkakra- mall where he continued said: “The gunman used a ington, Thursday evening, panth Thomma. He was al- shooting. Two hours before machine gun and shot in- Sandhu said: “It is like comlegedly posting live updates the massacre he posted to nocent victims resulting in ing back home.” on his Facebook page before Facebook “nobody escapes many injured and dead.” it was shut down.

Local media has redeath.” During the rampage ACKNOWLEDGEMENT He is reported to have he posted a selfie and the ported that the man’s mokilled his army commander words, “Bad luck, cramp. tive is unknown, but police We, the family and relatives and two others at a mili- Should I give up? I’m tired were looking at a number of of Late Pithunglo Yanthanpvui, tary camp before stealing now I can’t move my finger “incoherent messages” on W/o Rev. N. Kikon of Changpang a vehicle and driving it to anymore.” his social media pages. The Village, extend our heartfelt gratitude to all friends, A police spokesperson incident is still unfolding. the 600-shop Terminal 21 neighbours, churches and well-

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

IN REMEMBRANCE

LATE H. KIYELHO YEPTHOMI

LATE E. LITHUNGO KIKON

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

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wishers who had stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the brief illness and demise of our beloved wife, mother and Grandmother.

We also like to give special thanks to : Born in 1946 1. Staff of Dr. Motsuo Memorial Died on 30/01/2020 Govt. Civil Hospital, Wokha 2. Airfield Colony Youth & Residents, Wokha Town 3. Christian Revival Church, Wokha Town 4. Changpang Villagers Union of Wokha Town 5. Yimpang Hapoe Yanpi Ekhung, Wokha Town 6. Airfield Colony Eloe Ekhung, Wokha Town 7. Wokha Town Kikon Ekhung 8. Mr & Mrs Y. Tumchobemo Yanthan, Addl. SP, Wokha 9. Mr & Mrs P. Thungchanbemo Humtsoe 10. Mr & Mrs Mhonrao Kikon 11. Mr & Mrs Jonah Yanpolumi Sumi 12. Mr & Mrs Khochamo Mozhui 13. Mr & Mrs Nkhyingo Kikon 14. Mr & Mrs Oren Patton 15. Mr & Mr Ponthungo Jami 16. Mr & Mrs Wobemo Kikon 17. Mr & Mrs Khetimo Magh, Pastor, Nsunyu Village Baptist Church 18. Staff of Indigo Airlines Dimapur 19. Staff of State Crime Police Station, PHQ, Kohima 20. Mr & Mrs Bichamo Kikon, Bhandari 21. Mr. P.Wobenthung Yanthan We regret being unable to thank every individual by name but we do sincerely pray that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Beloved Husband, Children and Grandchildren

Medical workers in protective suits attend to novel coronavirus patients inside an isolated ward in Wuhan.

from Wuhan and others who may have been exposed to the coronavirus are being detained. More than 700 people are quarantined in the US. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday that the US was allocating

$100 million to help China and other countries affected by the coronavirus.

He said that nearly 18 tonnes of donated medical supplies, including masks, gowns, gauze and respirators have been sent by the US to China.

Three more coronavirus cases found on Japan cruise ship TOKYO, FEB 8 (AFP): Three more people on a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the number aboard to 64, the government said Saturday, with passengers facing a two-week quarantine.

The latest confirmation came a day after an additional 41 passengers were found to have contracted the virus, which has killed hundreds of people, most of them in China, where it has infected more than 30,000 on the mainland.

Japanese authorities have so far tested about 280 people on board the Diamond Princess, which was quarantined after a former passenger who disembarked

in Hong Kong last month was diagnosed with the virus. Test results from six more people were released on Saturday, with three of them confirmed infected, the health ministry said.

The three passengers are two Americans -- a woman in her 60s and a man in his 70s -- and a Chinese woman in her 30s, the ministry said without giving their names.

They have already been sent to hospital, it added.

There were more than 3,700 passengers and crew on the ship when it arrived off Japan’s coast on Monday evening. It docked in Yokohama on Thursday to resupply for a quarantine that could last until February 19.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on : 10/06/1979 – Died : 06/02/2020 We, the bereaved family of LATE ASILIE KHATE (KEDI) Dimapur express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us through prayer, physically, financially and materially during his prolonged illness till his demise dated 06/02/2020. We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Baptist Revival Church, Kuda Village, Nagarjan.

2. Preowned Car Dealers, Dimapur.

3. Khonoma Rüffüno.

4. Maromi Union Dimapur.

5. Maromi Village.

6. Oriental Colony, Dimapur.

7. Kuda Village, Dimapur.

8. Khwünomia Miapfüko Kecha Khrotho, Dimapur.

9. Doctor & Nurses Zion Hospital.

10. Friends & Relatives.

We regret and apologize for our inability to mention each and every individual for your kind gesture during this difficult time, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Children & Family.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”

Philippians1:21

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Always and Forever Wife, Children, In Laws and Grandchildren

One year has gone by since you left us. But we still miss the warmth of your smile and the caring words of encouragement.

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Dearest Dad, You are Irreplaceable and to us you will always remain our forever hero.

You are deeply missed every day.

Through this column, we wish to express our gratitude to each and every one who stood by us with prayers and gave us moral, physical and financial support at the demise of our beloved father/ grandfather Late I. Longtichang on 31 st January 2020, which enabled us to withstand the grief and have found solace in our bereavement.

We regret our inability to commensurate for your kind deeds, yet it is our earnest prayers that the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Embassy of Latvia in India to conduct Blossoms achieve 2nd No. 1 album with ‘Foolish Loving Spaces’ choral master classes & concert in Dimapur B

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mbassy of Latvia in India in collaboration with Hope Centre for Excellence, Patkai Christain College and Associate Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM) will be conducting choral master classes and concert in Dimapur on February 10 and 12.

Ambassador of Latvia to India, H.E. Artis Bertulis and his lady wife Esmeralda Bertulis along with Latvian conductors Janis Ozols and Laura Jekabsone will be arriving Dimapur on February 9 for choral workshop at Hope Centre for Excellence on February 10 and concert at Patkai Christian College on February 12.

Latvia is internationally well known as the “Land That Sings”.

Latvian Nationwide song and dance celebration held once in every five years is recognized by UNESCO as "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity".

During this impressive performance, 40,000 people dressed up in national folk costumes, come together to sing and dance. Urban and rural people in Latvia have maintained this tradition for almost 150 years that will be celebrated during the next festival in 2023.

On the basis of this outstanding celebration in Latvia, there has been

developed a unique choral culture for a nation of 2 million inhabitants having some of the world’s best professional and amateur choirs.

Janis Ozols

Acclaimed Latvian conductor Janis Ozols is one of the most promising young Latvian conductors. He is Artistic Director for the Mixed Choir of the Latvian Music Academy – a study choir for future Latvian professional conductors. Besides, Janis Ozols has created one of the best Latvian amateur choir “Maska” where he is the chief conductor since its foundation in the year 2000.

Laura Jekabsone is renowned as an Artistic Director and singer at a cappella group with international fame “Latvian Voices”; she is also a prolific music arranger, songwriter, chorus master and vocal coach.

Janis Ozols and Laura Jekabsone are coming all the way from Latvia to India to share their knowledge and practice on how to work with a choir – both professional and amateur. For professionals, it will be an opportunity to learn several techniques of vocal warm-ups to enhance breathing and to establish an even-lined vocal sound for each voice group, to understand the connection of voice and body as a joint instrument, to explore diversity of colours of a voice, to learn creating a vocal phrase and conducting techniques.

For amateurs, it will be a chance to experience their vocal abilities under the lead of renowned chorus masters.

Conductors will work with a repertoire chosen by choirs to create a vibrant and emotional final performance for each participating member. At the end of the master classes, certificate of participation will be issued from the Music Academy of Latvia.

Embassy of Latvia in India and ABRSM has extended its invitation for choral master classes led by Latvian conductors in Dimapur.

Katy Perry prays for her Chinese fans amid nCoV disaster

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inger Katy Perry has urged fans in China to stay strong amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country as the toll on Saturday rose to 722.

Officials in the city of Wuhan in the Hubei province have set up quarantine camps as the death toll linked to the condition continued to rise.

Perry took to social media to implore fans in the region to keep the faith, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“I just wanted to send

Flowers.

Speaking to the BBC, Blossoms confirmed that Ogden had written a song, titled ‘God-Sized Problem’, with Flowers in mind.

It’s not set in stone, however, that the track (which they’ve described

as “a killer tune”) will end even going to show it to up on either the Killers‘ us! upcoming new album or (NME) an unannounced Flowers solo project.

“It’s one of the best songs we’ve ever done,” drummer Joe Donovan said. “And Tom wasn’t

50th Wedding Anniversary

MR HOSHITO SWU & MRS AHOLI SWU

(9th Feb. 1970 – 9th Feb. 2020)

Congratulations on completing 50 years of togetherness.

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lossoms have achieved a second number 1 album with their latest release, ‘Foolish Loving Spaces’.

The Stockport band’s self-titled debut in 2016 also earned them a number 1 accolade, whilst their second, ‘Cool Like You’, peaked at number 4.

Speaking about the news to Official Charts, Blossoms said: “Our second Number 1! We are delighted. Thanks to everyone who bought it. You’ve made us five the happiest lads in the world.”

Reviewing the album, NME’s Thomas Smith wrote: “Ogden’s way of cutting through the bullshit – and tell relatable, charming stories of love, heartbreak and more – is mitigated by some of their gooiest songs to date. You can basically hear the butterflies flapping in Ogden’s stomach on ‘Oh No (I Think I’m in Love)’, as the band embrace disco grooves and ABBA-sized choruses, while the soaring ‘Falling For Someone’ is an ethereal, modern take on Crowded House’s ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over.’ “…For the converts there’s enough familiarity and boundary pushing to justify continuing to invest in this band, right as they begin playing their first headline arena shows on their upcoming spring tour.

But for the doubters and sceptics still on the fence, this album might prove even more enjoyable and surprising. Only a fool would deny themselves this collection of big pop bangers.”

Meanwhile, it was revealed earlier this week that Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden has been writing music for Brandon

Upholding you both in our prayers : Loving children, grandchildren & In-laws

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a message to you to let you know that we are all with you during this time, and keep fighting, and stay healthy, and positive as best

as you can,” she said in a video message shared on Twitter by World Health Organization DirectorGeneral Tedros Ghebreye-

“We’re thinking of you. We are sending our prayers. We’re gonna get through this,” Perry added.

Over 34,000 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, which has spread to 28 countries worldwide.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

(IANS)

Shania Twain extending her ‘Let’s Go!’ Las Vegas residency

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inger Shania Twain announced that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency for another four months.

The country and pop icon, who began her “Let’s Go!” residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 6, took to Twitter Thursday to share the news with her fans.

“Just announced! I am extending my Let’s Go! Vegas residency at @zappostheater, with new shows August - December. Tickets go on sale February 14th at 10am PT. I look forward to spending more time with you all,” she wrote.

Twain first announced her residency in June, remarking on her triumphant return to Sin City after ending a similar run in 2014.

“Everybody knows that Vegas is awesome and it’s only getting better,” she said at the time.

“Not everybody gets invited to do a residency and certainly not a longterm residency. It’s one thing to go and do six shows or something like that, but when you’re in a long-term residency, it’s a commitment,” she added. “A really big commitment.”

(FoxNews)

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Rafael Nadal, left, jumps the net while Roger Federer watches on during their exhibition tennis match held at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday. (AP/PTI)

The arena was packed with eager fans who sang, clapped and did the wave throughout the match.

“It’s an amazing crowd, an amazing stadium,” said Nadal, who was making his first appearance in South Africa since playing in the country as a junior.

“It’s an unforgettable evening. We will probably never play again in an atmosphere such as this one,” said Nadal.

“I can’t thank enough the people here in Cape Town. They came here and created an unforgettable atmosphere.” Earlier in the day, Federer and his doubles partner billionaire Bill Gates

beat Nadal and South-African born comedian Trevor Noah in a match with more flexible rules.

The ceremonial coin toss was performed by World Cup-winning Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi, who presented Federer with a Springbok jersey. The coin used was a commemorative 20 Swiss Francs piece minted with Federer’s face.

He gave it to Kolisi.

Other high-profile South African sports stars in attendance included former Springbok captains John Smit and Jean de Villiers as well as Olympic swimmer Ryk Neethling.

The match is the sixth

Longleng district Open Badminton Championship concludes

Yanithung Ezung along with the winners and LDBA officials during the first Longleng district Badminton Championship in Longleng, Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

Lo n g l e n g, FEB 8 (NPN): The three-day long event of the 1st Longleng District Open Badminton Championship organised by the Longleng District Badminton Association (LDBA) concluded at Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium Longleng, Saturday.

Ya n i t h u n g E z u n g

NPS Sr. Superintendent of Police Longleng graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour. In his address, Ezung expressed his happiness over the huge turn-out of participants especially the children and added that knowing the values of sports was a healthy sign to build a vibrant society. The SP also urged the participants to take up

sports seriously and aim not only to excel in state level but target for national and international arena as well. H.MatongPhom, General Secretary LDBA, Temsumeren Pastor Ao Baptist Church Longleng also spoke on the occasion, while Y.Chingtuk Phom shared his experienced about playing in the championship.

edition of the event organised by the Roger Federer Foundation and is the first to take place in Africa.

“There’s so much anticipation that goes into it that the match itself almost gets forgotten,” said Federer before the match.

He said he spent childhood holidays in South Africa.

“The time spent here as a kid was amazing,” Federer said.

“You would go on the road and you never come back for some reason because you’ve gotta chase that little tennis ball and you’ve gotta chase your dreams.”

Indian boxers bag 5 medals in Hungary B u dap e s t, F e b 8 (IANS): President’s Cup silver medallist Gaurav Chauhan (91kg) and former youth world champion Jyoti Gulia (51kg) claimed silver medals as India finished their campaign with 4 silver medals and 1 bronze at the 64th Bocskai Memorial Tournament Debrecen in Hungary. The South Asian Games gold medallist went down fighting against Kazakhstan’s Aibek Oralbay in the final after getting a walkover in the semi-finals.

Gaurav lost his bout 0-4 in a unanimous verdict.

Former youth world champion Jyoti Gulia (51kg) also won the silver medal after she lost a hard-fought bout 2-3 to Russia’s Soluianova Svetlana in the final.

Jyoti earlier made an entry into the final after defeating Canada’s Mandy Bujold in the semi-finals with a unanimous verdict.

Two other Indian pugilists, Manisha (57kg) and PL Prasad (52kg) also clinched silver medals at the championships. While Asian Championships bronze medallist Manisha lost her final match against World Boxing Championships silver medallist, Russia’s Liudmila Vorontsova, Prasad lost his final bout to Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan in unanimous verdicts. Sachin settled for bronze medal in the 57kg category at the championships.

India players pose for a selfie after winning the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League Semi-Final match between India and Pakistan. (ICC/PTI)

P otc h e f s t ro o m , Feb 8 (IANS): India will aim to win a record-extending fifth Under-19 World Cup title when they take on Bangladesh in the summit clash at the Senwes Park on Sunday.

Defending champions India have been dominant so far in all the matches of the tournament so far.

They have beaten Sri Lanka, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan on their path to the final.

The Indian colts have won 11 consecutive matches at the age-level competition since their defeat against West Indies in the final of the 2016 edition.

All the departments of the Priyam Garg-led

side has performed. In opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, India have the tournament’s leading runscorer. Jaiswal, who has an inspirational story, has collected 312 runs at an astonishing average of 156 so far in the World Cup. In fact, he has been dismissed just twice in five innings.

His century against Pakistan in the semi-final powered the Indian colts into their seventh final.

In the bowling department, Kartik Tyagi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Bishnoi, Atharva Ankolekar and Akash Singh all have contributed at vital times for the team, making this India team a potent unit. However, they cannot afford

to take Bangladesh lightly who would be eager to win their maiden World Cup title. Before the start of the tournament, captain Akbar Ali had made a bold prediction that they could lift the trophy and Bangladesh are just a step away from doing that. However, against this Indian team, they will have to bring out their ‘A’ game and make sure they cash in on all the chances which the boys in blue would be providing them in the finale.

In the last edition, Bangladesh crashed out in the semi-finals. However, Mahmudul Hasan Joy’s hundred against New Zealand made sure they go one step further in their dream to achieve the silverware.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we the family members and relatives would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individual friends, staff members, neighbours, church and well wishers, who stood by us physically, financially and morally through constant prayer and support during the short illness and demise of our beloved sister Late TEMSUBENLA JAMIR on 25 Jan. 2020.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving family members and relatives.

4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Ref : APHE/NL/53/2020

Dated 08/02/2020

PRESS NOTE The Association of Public Health Engineers, Nagaland : APHEN, would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Shri N. Jacob Zhimomi, Hon'ble Minister, PHED and Shri M.K. Mero, respected Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, PHED, for the restoration of the upgraded post of Director WSSO, PHED equivalent to the rank of the Chief Engineer through the Government notification PHE-1/ESTT/123/2019, Dated Kohima the 16th January 2020.

It is worth mentioning that the APHEN has been pursuing this issue since 2014, and only this time it could be accomplished through the full hearted support and concern by the political and Administrative heads of the Department.

(Er. N. Yanger Pongen) General Secretary APHEN, Nagaland

(Er. P. Khetoi Sema) President APHEN Nagaland

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Fed vs Nadal draws record crowd

Cape Town, Feb 8 (IANS): Cape Town, Feb 8 (AFP) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attracted what organisers said was a world record crowd for a tennis match when they played an exhibition event in the Cape Town Stadium.

The organisers said an audited attendance of 51,954 beat the 42,517 who watched Federer play Alexander Zverev of Germany in Mexico City last November.

They also announced that the ‘Match in Africa’ raised USD 3.5-million for the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports educational and athletic programmes for children in Africa.

“To have 51,954 people in attendance at a tennis match, I never thought I’d be apart of something like that,” said Federer.

“It’s not something you dream about.

Federer, who was accompanied by his South African mother, Lynette, said his first appearance in South Africa was a special occasion.

“The first time here in Cape Town, in South Africa, means so much more than just tennis,” he said.

Federer won 6-4 3-6 6-3 in a match in which the players had to contend with cool, windy conditions in the stadium that was built for the 2010 football World Cup.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In Loving memor y of Lt. Yehato Chishi

22/08/1930 – 09/02/2016

Dear Asu, You dedicated your whole life to God and your family, working hard in the service of our Lord and also never ceasing to be a great father to us all. We wish you could have stayed with us longer but it was time to go home. Isu, you truly deserve your rest.

Here’s to a very happy 4th year residence in heaven.

We all loved you very much but God loved you best.

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With love, from your family.

M.VERO

1932 - 2020

Nagaland Masters Games Association entered the football semi-finals (veteran) at the ongoing 3rd National Masters Games 2020 which was played on Saturday at Vadodara Gujarat.

The family of Padmashree Late M.Vero Ex M.P, Ex Minister expresses our heartfelt gratitude to the Individuals, the Families, the Churches, the villages, the State Govt, the Social Organizations, National Workers, Eminent Intellectuals, the Doctors & Nurses and all our well wishers who upheld us through the period of our father’s indisposition and the eventual death on 24th January 2020, following the journey to our native village Rünguzu Nasa for burial on 26th January 2020.

• the remembrance in your prayers, • the generous & thoughtful contribution, • the selfless physical labour rendered, • the meticulous send-off and the funeral services planned, • the smooth passage by the people in authority without which the journey would have been hazardous, • the receptive services you painstakingly conducted on the way home, • the beautiful words of respect and commends showered upon our father, • the sleepless days and nights you underwent in caring for the mortal remain, • the tedious bumpy journey you undertook to accompany the entourage through dust and cold, • the village-wise traditional mourning in droves, • the cooperation of the media which adequately covered the related stories and • the most consoling messages we received.

Nevertheless, apart from preserving all these on records, our shortcomings overwhelmed us from doing justice in naming everyone publicly. We profoundly thank you all. May God’s blessing and favour be upon each one of you.

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the hosts through to the end of the first session. Three overs before lunch however, Azhar got an edge off Abu Jayed that flew to slip where Najmul Hossain Shanto made no mistake.

The pair had put up 91 for the second wicket.

Bangladesh would only go on to get one more wicket in the day. They would have dismissed Masood before he got to his century had they appealed for a catch of Rubel Hossain as the batsman had got a thin edge on it before the ball flew to the wicketkeeper. He reached his century in the 53rd over and was dismissed in the 54th after he was late to a

rather innocuous delivery.

He missed it and the ball hit the middle stump. Tea was called after the next over.

Babar and Shafiq then took the Bangladesh attack for a ride in the third session.

Babar raced to his fifth Test century, bringing it up with a four off Taijul Islam. The fading light then forced an end to the day’s proceedings.

Corrigendum

Apropos the sports news item ‘ASA wrestling meet’ on February 8, the correct dates for the meet are February 12 and 13 and not as published. The error and inconvenience caused is regretted.

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Rawalpindi, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan continued their domination in their first Test against Bangladesh, finishing Day 2 on 342/3 with a lead of 109 runs. Opener Shan Masood scored his third Test ton while Babar Azam was unbeaten on 143. He has Asad Shafiq on the other end, who scored 60 against a largely toothless Bangladesh attack at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh had a good start with Masood’s opening partner Abid Ali falling to Abu Jayed thanks to a poor shot. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali then joined Masood and almost saw

“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”

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Top-order fail as India lose ODI series to NZ an invaluable 72 runs and remained at the crease till the end of the innings.

India didn’t have a great start to their chase as Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw once again failed to impress and contributed with just 3 and 24 respectively.

Skipper Virat Kohli, who is known as the chase master, did appear to be in good form till he was bowled by a peach of a delivery by Tim Southee.

It was the ninth occasion in international cricket when Tim Southee got the better of Kohli.

K.L. Rahul, who has been in great touch, couldn’t contribute much this time around and made just 4 before getting out to Colin de Grandhomme.

Shreyas Iyer and Kedar Jadhav did try to steady the ship, but once they both got out after making 54 and 9, the match slipped all but out of India’s reach.

However, it was then that Navdeep Saini and Ravindra Jadeja stitched a 76-run partnership and

brought the visitors back into the game. Saini was, in particular, very impressive as he took all the New Zealand bowlers to the cleaners as he scored 45 off 49 balls.

He smashed 5 fours and 2 sixes and entertained the crowd before getting cleaned up by Jamieson.

Chahal did try to keep the Men in Blue in the game, but the nerves got the better of him.

Chahal got run-out in the 48th over after scoring 10. Jadeja was the last wicket to fall as he lost his wicket while trying to go for a maximum. The left-handed all-rounder top-scored for India with 55, but his efforts were not able to allow the Men in Blue to take the series into decider.

India will now face New Zealand in the dead rubber on Tuesday.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 273/8 (Martin Guptill 79, Ross Taylor 72*; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/58); India 251 all out (Ravindra Jadeja 55, Shreyas Iyer 52; Tim Southee 2/41)

ISL: Krishna’s hat-trick powers ATK to semis

India beat Belgium 2-1 in FIH Pro League

Black Caps, from left, James Neesham, Tom Latham and Kyle Jamieson celebrate their win over India at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Auckland, Feb 8 (IANS): Indian batsmen on Saturday failed to follow-up on their bowlers’ decent performance as the Men in Blue lost the second ODI against New Zealand by 22 runs at the Eden Park on Saturday. Chasing 274, none of the top-order Indian batsmen came out with

KOLK A T A , F EB 8 ( A GENC I E S ) : AT K thrashed Odisha FC 3-0 in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday evening, courtesy of a hat-trick from Roy Krishna. The striker needed just 14 minutes to complete the feat that once again propelled ATK to pole position.

Manuel Onwu continued his scoring streak in his new club but his solitary strike was not enough for Odisha to avoid defeat.

ATK coach Antonio Habas made two changes to the side that thrashed Jamshedpur FC 3-0 with Victor Mongil and Soosairaj replacing an injured Agustin Iniguez and Anas Edathodika respectively.

On the other hand, Josep Gombau, made four alterations in the Odisha XI. Diawandou Diagne, Martin Guedes, Daniel Lalhimpuia and Mohammad Dhot were handed a start for Carlos Delgado, Marcos Tebar, Nandhakumar Sekar and Shubham Sarangi.

The hosts started domi-

Sydney Sixers eclipse Stars in rain-hit BBL final SYDNEY, FEB 8 (Agenc i e s ) : S yd n e y S i xe r s won their second Big Bash League title as they beat Melbourne Stars by 19 runs in a rain-hit final in front of a jubilant crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Josh Philippe’s half century powered the hosts to a competitive 116-5 in a contest that had a delayed start after being reduced to 12-overs-a-side following heavy rain. When they returned to defend the total, quick Josh Hazlewood and spin duo Nathan Lyon and Steve O’Keefe mowed down Melbourne’s top order to effectively seal the match for the 2011-12 inaugural champions.

Nick Larkin made 38 not out but the Stars never really got going and managed only 97-6 in their 12 overs. “We improved throughout the season, we kept getting better and I’m just very happy with it,” said emotional Sydney skipper Moises Henriques.

“They are a fantastic cricket team, a very dangerous cricket side. We held our composure very well. “Our bowlers have been fantastic all season... I’m a very lucky captain to have those five bowlers to call on,” he added also referring to Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis.

a big knock as the visitors were bundled out for 251 in the 49th over, thus losing the ongoing three-match 0-2 with a game to go.

Earlier, the bowlers came out with a much improved performance in comparison to Hamilton as they restricted New Zealand to 273/8 in their

allotted 50 overs. The score could have been much less had debutant pacer Kyle Jamieson not shared an unbeaten 76-run partnership with Ross Taylor for the ninth wicket.

For the Black Caps, Martin Guptill top scored with 79, followed by Taylor who contributed with

Roy Krishna seen in action against Odisha player.

nating proceedings right from the word go. Javier Hernandez was orchestrating play from midfield while Prabir Das was the livewire on the right flank.

Meanwhile, Jayesh Rane was operating in a free role between Odisha’s lines and the midfielder was doing his bit of linking the attack and midfield.

The first significant chance of the match fell for ATK in the seventh minute when Das drilled in a low incisive cross inside the six-yard box, but Edu

Garcia fell inches short of tapping the ball home. The red and whites continued to pile pressure but Odisha’s defence maintained their composure and weathered the early storm.

As the half progressed Odisha started to get a foothold in the match but lack of creativity in the attacking third was not helping their cause. ATK’s perseverance finally paid off in the 49th minute when Roy Krishna netted his first of the night.

The Fijian drifted away from his marker Narayan

Kushal Malla becomes youngest to score fifty in ODIs Kathmandu [Nepal], Feb 8 (AGencies): Nepal’s teenage batsman Kushal Malla on Saturday became the youngest cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket at the age of 15 years and 340 days.

Malla achieved this feat against the United States of America in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

He played an innings of 50 runs in 51 balls and guided Nepal to a 35 runs victory over the USA. The previous record was held by Nepal’s Rohit Paudel, he achieved the feat at the age of 16 years and 146 days.

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar holds the record of the youngest half-centurion having played an innings of 59 in a Test against Pakistan aged 16 years and 213 days.

I-League: NEROCA FC thrashes TRAU 5-0, Real Kashmir win

IMPHAL, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): NEROCA FC subdued a 10-man TRAU FC 5-0 in the return tie of the Imphal derby in the 201920 I-League at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, on Saturday. TRAU defender Sandeep Singh’s 18th-minute sending-off was eventually followed by a goal-fest in the second half with Philip Adjah (50’), Imran Khan (58’) and Pritam Singh (60’, 66’, 90+1’) on target.

The win put NEROCA level on points (11) with East Bengal, Aizawl FC and Chennai City to hot up the relegation battle while TRAU remain third with 15 points. Mason Robert-

son’s fifth goal of the season helped Real Kashmir pick up their third consecutive win in I-League as they edged Gokulam Kerala 1-0 on Saturday at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode.

The Malabarians took the field in Kozhikode minutes after NEROCA thrashed TRAU FC 5-0 in Imphal. With TRAU not utilising their chance to leapfrog the Kozhikodebased club with a win, the latter had the chance to maintain a gap with the fourth-placed team. With 15 points after nine matches, the Snow Leapors climbed to the third position in the league and the Malabarians remain fifth.

Das and fired a first-time volley off Hernadez’s corner to break the deadlock.

Around the hour mark, Krishna’s solo goal doubled the lead for ATK. Mandi Sosa launched a long ball from defense and the former Wellington Phoenix striker pressed the accelerator to first beat Carlos Delgado. After beating Delgado with sheer pace he chipped the ball over Francisco Dorronsoro’s head to send the crowd in a frenzy.

Within three minutes, he once again found the back of the net to complete his hat-trick. Marcos Tebar lost possession to Rane and Krishna made no mistake to punish the error after latching on to an inch-perfect cross from the former Mumbai FC player.

Against the run of play, Manuel Onwu pulled one back for Odisha in the 67th minute after Pritam Kotal lost his man. Spurred by the goal, Gombau made three changes at one go in an attempt to salvage at least a point from the match.

BHUBANESWAR, FEB 8 (IANS): Strong performances from goalkeepers Krishan Pathak and PR Sreejesh coupled with some nifty work from the forwards whenever they got the chance helped India beat world champions and world no.1 Belgium 2-1 in the first match between the two sides in the FIH Pro Hockey League on Saturday.

Mandeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh were on target as India recorded their third Pro League win at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The win takes India to second on the Pro League standings, behind top ranked Belgium. They have eight points out of a possible nine in their first three matches while Belgium have 11 points out of a possible 15.

The second game will be played at 5 p.m. at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.

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Steyn returns to Proteas squad for England T20Is Johannesburg, Feb 8 (IANS): Veteran pacer Dale Steyn has been named in the South Africa squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against England.

He returns to international cricket after nearly a year’s absence having fully recovered from a recurring shoulder injury.

Steyn has had constant run-ins with injuries over the last few years, especially after a career-threatening shoulder injury during South Africa’s tour of Australia in November 2016. Since then, he has featured in just eight Tests, nine ODIs and two T20Is. Steyn’s last appearance for South Africa was in March 2019 against Sri Lanka in Centurion.

The 36-year-old has already expressed his desire to feature in this year’s T20 World Cup, feeling his experience of 15 years in international cricket can come in handy to lead the Proteas quicks in Australia. Faf du Plessis and Kagiso Rabada

Dale Steyn

continue to be rested and will no longer be a part of the remainder of England’s tour.

The squad, to be led by Quinton de Kock, is capped off with the maiden call-ups of batsman Pite van Biljon and seamer Sisanda Magala.

However, Magala’s selection is conditional upon the passing of a fitness test that he will have to take ahead of the first match in East London next week.

“We are pleased with the group that we have selected for this upcoming

T20 series against England.

We have once again taken the opportunity to reward some of the hard workers of our domestic franchise system while some of our key senior players continue with their much-needed rest period and we have again, put our faith in Quinton (de Kock) to lead this group of exciting cricketers, picking up where he left off in India where he showed exemplary leadership,” CSA Acting Director of Cricket, Graeme Smith said.

Messi contract renewal is never easy, says Abidal Barcelona, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): Lionel Messi wants to stay at Barcelona, but it is “never easy” to renew his contract, according to the club’s technical secretary Eric Abidal reported Messi’s future has been thrown into doubt following a turbulent week at Camp Nou, during which he criticised Abidal in a social media post for his comments on the squad’s efforts under former coach Ernesto Valverde.

The Barca captain called on Abidal to name names and accused him of “dirtying” the squad by suggesting cer tain stars downed tools during Valverde’s final weeks in charge. With Messi able to have his contract cancelled at the end of the season and leave for free, there have been suggestions he could seek a new challenge for 2020-21, although Pep Guardiola insisted on Friday he did not want

Lionel Messi

Manchester City to sign the Argentina star.

Abidal seems hopeful of extending Messi’s contract, which will expire in June 2021, but he concedes it is difficult to negotiate terms with a player considered the greatest in the world.

“It’s a question for him,” he told Mundo Deportivo when asked about Messi’s contract. “Hopefully, he continues.

“Leo said Barca is everything for him, that he wants to continue here and, from there, there are conditions. We’re talking

about the best player in the world and to have a renewal of such a player is never easy.”

Messi has always seemed likely to end at least his European career with Barca, although it is said he wants the club to be in a strong position to challenge for LaLiga and the Champions League before he commits to new terms.

Abidal appears hugely confident in Barca’s chances of continental glory this season, suggesting they could be unbeatable if they play to their highest level.

“The Champions League is the objective.

We know the challenge is difficult but it’s not impossible,” he said, with Napoli up next in the round of 16.

“For me, Barca’s only rivals are Barca. If the team is good physically and mentally, it will be very difficult for us to lose the ball and not be able to win.”

Everton beat lackluster Crystal Palace 3-1 L I V ER P OOL , F e b 8 (AGENCIES) : Everton scored twice in the second half thanks to a piece of brilliance from Richarlison and late opportunism from Dominic Calvert-Lewin to claim a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Saturday and move up to seventh in the Premier League.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Crystal Palace - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - February 8, 2020 Everton’s Dominic CalvertLewin celebrates scoring their third goal with Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane and Yerry Mina Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine After Christian Benteke cancelled out Bernard’s opener with his first Palace goal since April, Brazilian Richarlison picked up the ball on the halfway line, drove into the area and struck an unstoppable shot for his ninth league goal of the season.

Although Palace began promisingly, with Patrick van Aanholt’s scruffy shot hitting the post, Everton went ahead after 18 minutes when Theo Walcott created space to deliver a perfect cross for Bernard’s controlled volley.

That was Walcott’s last meaningful contribution as he soon departed

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their third goal with Djibril Sidibe, Michael Keane and Yerry Mina.

with a jarred knee to be replaced by Djibril Sidibe but only after a curious episode saw the Frenchman briefly disappear down the tunnel, apparently in search of a second sock.

The visitors, who have not won since Boxing Day, struggled to deal with Richarlison’s movement and power but forced their way back into contention when Everton keeper Jordan Pickford somehow allowed

Benteke’s shot to roll under his body in the 51st to end a goal drought that had lasted 1,476 minutes.

Seven minutes later Richarlison scored while Pickford saved point-blank from Benteke, who also hit the post, before CalvertLewin put the game beyond Palace in the 88th when he reacted quickest to net after Richarlison’s header hit the bar.

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points from 26 games, a point behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur who currently occupy the Europa League qualifying spot, and five points behind Chelsea in fourth, which brings Champions League football next season.

“The best thing today is the result, the performance was not so good,” said Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, whose team have played a game more

than their rivals for the European spots.

“It was a difficult game, a lot of interruptions. We were not able to keep the intensity. Richarlison did a fantastic counter attack and we won for this reason.

“Before the (winter) break, three points is important. We know they have this quality, Richarlison is a fantastic player on the counter attack, he used that situation really well.”

The Italian, who said the bizarre Sidibe incident was a “new experience for me”, stressed that qualifying for Europe was still the club’s target.

“Since I arrived the team did a fantastic job, now we have the possibility to think about the Europa League.” Palace are in 14th place with 30 points from 26 games, six points above the relegation zone, and have not kept a clean sheet in 10 league games with disappointed manager Roy Hodgson describing their latest defeat as cruel.

“We know what we have to do. When we moved the ball quickly we asked questions and were close to getting more than one goal. The result colours any sort of judgement, so it’s difficult to see the game as clear as you would like.”

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