January 31, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 54

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Govt ready to discuss all issues: Modi

PBL: Li, Yiu power NE Warriors to victory

EU Parl clears deal; UK set to exit EU today

national, Page 7

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Teen fires at anti-CAA protestors in Delhi 1 injured while police remained mute spectators

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): Thousands of people and police personnel faced off against each other near the Jamia Millia Islamia University on Thursday after a man fired a pistol at a group of anti-CAA protesters, injuring a student before walking away while waving the firearm over his head shouting “Yeh lo aazadi”.

While the man was overpowered by police and arrested, the injured student Shahdab Farooq, who was seen bleeding from his left hand, was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre.

Farooq, a mass communications student, belongs to Kashmir.

The entire drama, which triggered panic in the area, was captured by television cameras that showed the man in light coloured pants and a dark jacket, walking away on an empty road barricaded by police, turning around and shouting at the protesters in Hindi, “Here, take this freedom.”

NLA session from Feb 7 DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Business Advisory Committee of the state assembly, chaired by Speaker-in-charge, Sharingain Longkumer has decided to hold the fifth session of the 13th NLA from February 7. The session will be held for six days (Feb 7, 8, 10, 13, 14 and 15).

Speaker’s election: Among other agendas that were finalized during the meeting, the house also decided to hold the election of the NLA speaker on February 7. A press note by NLA secretariat stated that candidates would file nomination papers from 11 a.m. on February 3 till 12 noon on February 5 while the date of withdrawal of candidature would be February 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

IMCT visits New Peren

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) Thursday carried out spot assessment of previous monsoon damaged in Peren district. After the spot assessment, a brief meeting on disaster management was held in the conference hall of DC Peren. A short power point presentation was given by Kedigong on damages that happened in 2019 and status report under Peren district State Disaster report fund ( SDRF) from 2017-2019, and Emergency Relief Fund.

This is it!

“Henceforth, all trucks will be under our union. That way, cash collections will be perfectly legal.”

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A person (face blurred as his being an adult could not be ascertained) brandishes a gun towards anti-CAA protestors in New Delhi. (PTI)

As tension spiralled in the area, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Twitter that he had spoken to the Delhi police commissioner to take strictest possible action. Shah also said the government will not tolerate such incidents and the guilty will not be spared.

The gunman went live on Facebook, where he identifies himself as Rambhakt Gopal, before the brandishing the gun. Police said they were verifying whether it is his real name.

Before the attack, the man put out messages on Facebook, referencing the Shaheen Bagh protests nearby.

“Shaheen Bhag Khel Khatam (Run Shaheen,

the game is over)”, said one post. Another message stated, “Please wrap me in saffron in my last journey with slogans of Jai Shri Ram”. His Facebook profile was deleted after screenshots of his posts were circulated widely on social media platforms.

His social media profile revealed links to the Bajrang Dal, a group with ties to the ruling BJP. The shooting comes just days after senior BJP leader and Union Minister Anurag Thakur was seen prompting a crowd at a Delhi election rally to chant the slogan “Goli Maaro...” (shoot the traitors) in reference to protesters against the CAA.

Police watched silently: The firing at the Jamia Millia Islamia student march to Rajghat on Thursday is the story of an assailant brandishing the firearm, opening the fire in public and the police remaining a moot spectator.

When Gopal, the assailant, brandished the gun and threatened to shoot at students, barely 10 metres away was standing Jamia SHO Upendra Singh along with dozens of police personnel. But they did nothing to prevent the firing, despite the students shouting hoarse for the police help.

When Gopal fired his pistol, it hit Shadab Farooq, a mass communication department student, injuring his hand. And the police got into action -- albeit in a slow motion.

Only one cop moved to get his hands on the assailant. They also didn’t remove the barricade or attempted to take the injured student to hospital -- Shadab had to climb the barricade and run to seek medical attention. The firing took place when the march had just moved 60 metres, from Gate No. 7 towards the main road at the Fortis Hospital crossing.

Coronavirus: India reports its first case from Kerala NEW DELHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JAN 30 (PTI): India reported its first case of the Coronavirus in Kerala on Thursday and the patient has been kept in an isolation ward, the state health minister said even as the government stepped up its efforts to detect and prevent the spread of the virus that has killed at least 170 people and infected more than 7,700 in China.

Confirming the first positive case of the Coronavirus, Priya Abraham, director of ICMR-NIV in Pune, said 49 samples have been tested till now at the national institute of virology and one sample has tested positive.

In Thir uvananthapuram, Kerala health minister K K Shylaja told reporters that the condition of the patient was stable.

Meanwhile, a 23-yearold man from Tripura died in a Malaysian hospital after being infected from a new strain of coronavirus, his family member has claimed.

Manir Hossain had gone to Malaysia in 2018 and used to work in a restaurant.

After peace pact, 1615 NDFB cadres surrender arms, ammunition in Assam Guwahati, Jan 30 (PTI): Three days after signing a peace pact with the government, over 1,600 cadres of the Bodo militant group NDFB on Thursday surrendered their arms and ammunition before Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the National Democratic Front of Boroland’’s (NDFB) move, saying it sends a clear message that a solution to any issue is possible when the path of violence is shunned and faith in democracy and Constitution reposed.

Welcoming the NDFB cadres-- 836 of the NDFBProgressive, 579 of the NDFB-Ranjan Daimary faction and 200 of the NDFB(S) led

by B Saoraigwra-- into the mainstream, Sonowal said he was confident that the initiative will inspire others, who were yet to give up arms, to come together and work for the “Team Assam”.

Over 4,800 weapons, including AK rifles, lightmachine guns and stenguns were laid down by the NDFB members on the occasion.

The government on

Sonowal and Sarma during the surrender ceremony, Thursday.

Monday had signed an accord with the NDFB and two other outfits, providing political and economic benefits without acceding to the demand for a separate state or Union Territory, with an aim to bring permanent peace in the Bodo-dominated areas in Assam.

Sonowal said a comprehensive rehabilitation policy would be formulated for providing employment opportunities to the surrendered militants so that they could make meaningful contribution to the process of nation-building.

Union Home minister Shah had described the agreement as “historic” and said it would bring permanent solution to the

decades-old problems of the Bodo people.

As per the accord, the BTC will be strengthened with more powers and its seats will be expanded from 40 to 60. A commission will be set up for inclusion of Bodo-dominated villages in the BTC and exclusion of those where Bodos are not in majority. This was the third Bodo accord to be signed in 27 years. As per the new accord, the name of the BTAD will be changed to Bodoland Territorial Region and it will have more executive, administrative, legislative and financial powers. The government will soon notify Bodo language as in Devanagari script as an associate official language of the state.

Two-day bank Alarm bells for Modi govt as quality of CPO files PIL seeking compensation strike from today Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 30 (NPN): In pursuant of the resolution adopted during its executive council meet held on June 29, 2019 “to pursue damage compensation for those whose properties were damaged” by M/s Maytas-Gayatti during construction of two-lane road, Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) filed a public interest litigation (PIL) at Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench on December 13, 2019 seeking justice on behalf of thousands of poor and helpless victims in Nagaland in general and Phek district in particular.

This was stated by CPO Committee on 2-lane Road convener Vaprumu Demo at a press conference at Hotel Japfü here on Thursday. It was also attended by five other members of CPO Committee on 2-lane Road.

The convener said the

case was filed by Angshuman Sarma on behalf of CPO and the court had instantly admitted the petition as a fit case on January 16, 2020. Thereafter, notice had been issued to all respondents returnable within six weeks and listed the matter for hearing on February 27.

Sharing details, Demo said M/s Maytas-Gayatri was awarded four projects work of two-lane roads – Longleng-Changtonya road, Mon-Tamlu-Merangkong road, Phek-Ptutsero road and ZunhebotoChakhahama road – under SARDP-NE (Phase A) worth Rs 1,296 crore in 2010. He said the work started in 2011 under direct supervision of PWD (NH), Nagaland.

However, he alleged that the joy of people over the two-Iane roads soon turned into a nightmare due to total disregard of contractual agreements

(on designated dumping areas) and public objection as the contractor rampantly cut earth of steep hills and pushed down all excavated soil, rocks and debits on valley side, resulting in huge damage of valued land and properties of the poor and marginalised villagers.

Demo regretted that the reckless construction activities by the contractor and lack of supervision by implementing authority led to needless displacement of many human habitations and permanent destruction of massive cultivated as cultivable land became landslide zones and dumping grounds. He claimed that several thousands of families were deprived of livelihood and many migrated elsewhere, while many children gave up their studies and scores now were dependent solely on BPL rice or charity.

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): United For um of Bank Unions (UFBU), which comprises of nine bank unions of employees and officers, has called for a two-day nationwide strike from January 31 to February 1 to protest against “unwarranted delay” in wage revision settlement for bank employees and officers due from November 2017 by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

Besides the proposed two-day strike, UFBU has also given call for similar agitation programmes including three-day strike (March 11-13, 2020) and indefinite strike from April 1, 2020.

According to PTI report, many banks, including SBI, have informed customers that operations may be impacted to some extent due to the strike. The strike would coincide with the beginning of the Budget session of parliament and presentation of (Cont’d on p-8) union Budget 2020-21.

life, inflation, income indicators worsen

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (IANS): Just eight months into the second term, it is not good news for the Modi government on the economic and inflation front, with the IANS-CVoter Budget Tracker findings showing that people are unhappy, income are going down and household expenditure is going up. On the eve of the Economic Survey and Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have much to worry about going into the flagship economic event of the year 2020.

The key takeaways of IANS- CVoter Budget Tracker are that life has gotten worse over last year on all parameters and over 2015 after the Modi government took over. All the economic parameters are in bad shape and respondents to the tracker are in a de-

spondent mood.

The findings come at a time when GDP is at decadal lows, investment is floundering, investigative agencies are unearthing new scams and business confidence is law which in turn is hurting consumers, households which are struggling to make ends meet. To make matters worse, the despondency in the country on economic issues is touching the rock bottom levels of 2014 when PM Modi riding on promises and high aspirations rode to power promising jobs, prosperity and growth.

The poll sample size for the tracker is 4292 and the survey was conducted in third and fourth week of January 2020. High inflation coupled with concerns over the general economic slowdown as well as low job creation seems to have dented the Central government’s image as prudent economic

manager, a survey report showed.adir of economic drift and policy paralysis.

Ahead of the Union Budget a new survey shows a growing unease among the general public due to rising prices of everyday use items under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

Nearly three-fourths of the respondents in IANSCVOTER survey this year said that inflation has gone up and nearly 40 per cent said that high inflation has had an adverse impact on their quality of their life.

The pre-budget survey comes as crude reality and a reflection of current economic indicators on the ground, as wages have stagnated while prices of essentials including food items have surged in the past few months. Not to forget, unemployment rate released last year shows that it at a 45-year high level.

Former C.S. and former minister Z Obed passes away YVC flays Jan 27 shooting incident DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): Retired chief secretary andformer minister Z. Obed Solo passed away on January 30 after a brief illness. He was 88 and leaves behind his wife Narola Obed, one son, two daughters, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grand children.

The funeral service will be held at his 2½ Mile residence at 1 p.m. on January, 31.

Born on June 14,1931 at Kohima village, late Obed did his early schooling from American Baptist ME School Impur, HSLC from Govt High School Kohima and graduated from St Paul’s College Calcutta in 1951. He was a noted sportsman and footballer and was awarded the Silver Badge from Calcutta University.

Late Obed served as Headmaster Govt ME School Pughoboto. He later entered the Indian Frontier Administrative Service( IFAS) formed to administer frontier areas

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Late Z. Obed Solo (File)

including the then NEFA. He was inducted into the IAS and continued to serve the state in various capacities and rose to become the chief secretary of Nagaland from 1980-82 and 1987-90.

Late Obed joined politics in 1990 and successfully contested the general elections in 1993 on Congress ticket from Kohima Town constituency and was appointed as cabinet minister. He lost the 1998 elections. In 2003, he joined the NPF and retained the constituency in the 2003 elections and appointed minister.

Political leaders led by state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, Thursday mourned the death of Z. Obed. Expressing shock and sadness over the sudden demise of late Z.Obed, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said Nagaland has lost a valuable senior leader, whose advice and guidance would be deeply missed particularly “during these crucial times of our political journey.”

Recalling his long association with late Obed, Rio said he found late Obed to be a thorough gentleman, a learned elder and a kind soul.

He said late Obed was a sincere and efficient bureaucrat and a visionary leader who always kept the welfare of the people above all else. He also described late Obed as a simple, warm and positive person, always open and accessible to all. Further, Rio said since late Obed’s bureau-

cratic years, the latter always provided him with valuable advice, supported him in various ventures for which he would ever remain grateful to the late Obed and his wife.

Rio said in the demise of late Obed he has lost a close friend, an elderly figure and a good leader who gave the best years of his life to serve the people diligently.

Rio, on behalf of the state government and on behalf of his family, expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that they find comfort and strength in the Word of God as they come to terms with this loss. He also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Dr. S.C. Jamir: In his condolence message, former chief minister and former governor Dr. S.C. Jamir said the passing away of Z. Obed Solo came as a shocking news to all friends and well wish(Cont’d on p-7) ers.

DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): On behalf of the general public of Yikhum, Yikhum Village Council (YVC) has strongly condemned the January 27 incident at Doyang in Wokha in which one Mhabemo Mozhui, s/o Chanbemo Mozhui of Chudi village, had allegedly attempted to murder truck driver Nyanbemo Kithan and his friend Wochothung Odyuo while unloading some goods at Doyang en route to Wokha around 9.30 p.m.

Asserting that the victims were innocent and were earning their livelihood by plying as truck driver and co-driver, YVC chairman Robin Kithan, assistant head GB Mhonlumo Odyuo and secretary Chumbemo Odyuo alleged that the accused attempted to murder the victims without any provocation. They accused Mozhui of pulling out a pistol and shooting on the ground before firing at the driver. Unfortunately the bullet hit the co-driver in the mouth who lost some teeth and was now undergoing medical treatment, they added.

YVC alleged that Mozhui and his friends chased the victims with the intention of killing them, though the latter managed to escape. According to the council, this was not the first instance

but one among many such acts in which the accused had manhandled and attempted on the lives of many innocent law-abiding citizens of the village without any reason.

Considering the seriousness of the case, YVC in its emergency general public meeting held on January 28 resolved to file and FIR immediately with the police seeking arrest of the culprit and associates within 48 hours of lodging of the complaint.

The meeting also resolved to demand that the State government should bear medical expenses of the victims, warning that in the event of failure to nab the culprit within the stipulated time, the case would be pursue by the people, for which the turns of events might not be predicted.

YVC also appealed to all groups and organisations not to entertain “criminalminded” person Mozhui in their fold, cautioning that it would not co-operate with any such group or organisation in the future. In a letter to the NSCN (I-M) kilo secretary, YVC demanded immediate termination of Mhabemo from active service of the NSCN (I-M) and to award stern action.

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Assam Rifles conduct ex-servicemen rally

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

Minority department NPCC organises ‘Ekta Sammelan’

TSU appeals govt employees to be regular

D I M A P U R : M i n o r - Mahatma as the apostle ity department Nagaland of peace he called on the DIMAPUR: Tangnyu Pradesh Congress Com- gathering to pledge to ad- Students’ Union (TSU) mittee (NPCC) organised here to Gandhi’s ideals of has asked teachers of “Ekta sammelan” pro- non violence, communal GMS, GPS and PHC gramme on the occasion harmony and also to re- Tang employees of Tangof 72nd death anniversary dedicate in pursuing the nyu village to be regular in of Mahatma Gandhi at path of universal peace their duty.

A press release from Dimapur DCC office on showed by him.

January 30.

Sethi fur ther said TSU vice president Nokpo A press release from Bapu today was being re- Wangsha and general secm i n o r i t y d e p a r t m e n t membered the world over retary Phamnon stated NPCC stated that, speech- as a man of truth and non that, the union has passed es were delivered by NPCC violence. Ajit Gogoi in his a resolution to village eduminority chairman Rajesh speech mentioned about cational committee (VEC) Kr Sethi, DDCC president the implications of CAA and village health comTsenthungo Lotha, DDCC and cautioned on the im- mittee (VHC) of Tangnyu secy Ajit Gogoi, and mi- pact of ILP if implemented village to take stern acnority member Sallaikur. in Dimapur. Tsenthungo tion against the defaultRajesh Kr Sethi said and all the members paid ing employees and urged 72 years ago, independent tribute to Mahatma Gan- concerned committees to India was shocked at the dhi by showering of flower utilize the funds properly.

TSU also appealed first terror attack when petals on his portrait. Meetterrorist Nathuram Godse, ing was chaired by DDCC concerned departments to (Inset) IGAR (N) Maj. Gen. Pradeep Nair. Ex-servicemen & family members availing associated with RSS as- secy. Kutoho Chishi and verify the developmental the facilities during the rally in Kohima. (NP) sassinated the father of prayer invocation by N K and civil works in the vilCorrespondent men for participating at the teen stores, filed post office, the nation. Terming the Naga. lage. rally from far flung places for medical check up like K O H I M A , J A N 3 0 and asked them to get dental, eye, orthopaedic, (NPN): Assam Rifles ex- benefit from the facilities surgical, gynaecologist, servicemen rally under the provided at the spot. dispensary, ITI kohima, aegis of Inspector GenRally was attended by LIC and others. During eral Assam Rifles (N) was 3 veer naris, 12 widows, rally ex-servicemen and held at basket ball ground 290 ex-servicemen and 280 dependents came from IGAR (N) Kohima on dependent. Various items Kohima and different parts Thursday. like wheel chairs, hearing of the state.

Speaking on the occa- aids, walking stick, blanIt may be mentioned sion, IGAR (N) Maj. Gen. kets and others were given that this rally was part Pradeep Nair said this rally during the rally. Numer- of the continuation of aims to establish a single ous stalls were put up to similar rallies being conplatform to address all the help the ex-servicemen like ducted by Assam Rifles grievances of the Assam Assam Rifles ex-service- in May 2019 where first Rifles ex-servicemen and men Association, Sainik ever combined Army and to enable them to meet one School Punglwa, banks, Assam Rifles rally was another, to seek feedback new scheme launched by conducted, wherein Army on measures that Assam Assam Rifles, skill devel- ex-servicemen and Assam Rifles could take care of opment stall, horticulture Rifles ex-servicemen along Deputy commissioner, Peren, Sentiwapang along with all the line departments for their welfare. department stall, Kohima with veer naris and their welcomed inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) at Forest Gate Jalukie on January He also thanked the state legal services, aad- dependents grievances 30 to accompany IMCT for spot assessment of previous monsoon damage in the Assam Rifles ex-service- haar card, pan card, can- were addressed. district. IMCT team was led by team leader & joint secretary, Ganga Kumar. (DIPR)

NSCN (I-M) yaruiwo condolence DIMAPUR: Yaruiwo of NSCN (I-M) Q. Tuccu has expressed deep pain at the demise of ‘colonel’ (Rtd) Howoto Zhimo on January 27. In a condolence message, Q. Tuccu stated that, it was a profound loss, not only for his family, friends, but also for NSCN as late Howoto had been a stalwart national worker who never failed in his assigned duties.

Tuccu stated that Howoto was a man with great principle and resolute in his commitment to people of Nagas and for the cause of freedom of Nagalim.

From his early days in the movement and the struggle, and through his involvement in the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim, Tuccu stated that Howoto

overcame the hardships of separation, uncertainty and financial insecurity, which he did so with grace and without complaint or self-pity.

Tuccu also stated that it has lost a beloved son and an outstanding patriot and saluted the departed soul and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

Meanwhile, the GPRN also stated that Howoto Zhimomi was from Izheto village under Sumi region and had enrolled in the Naga national service on June 3, 1985.

For his selfless contribution to the Naga national cause, GPRN further stated that his name shall be recorded in the pages of the Naga history and his sacrifice ever be cherished by all

NSCN (R) condolence DIMAPUR: NSCN (Reformation) has expressed pain at the demise of late Yekuto Kiba ‘leacy’ of Hevikhe village on January 30.

A condolence by NSCN (R) through its MIP stated that, late Yekuto was serving under UT1 as leacy and in his untimely demise, the nation has lost a comrade who had the potential of becoming a good leader, and an asset to the Naga national cause.

NSCN (R) while paying our last tribute to the departed comrade, also conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and pray that God’s grace rest on the departed soul in eternal peace.

DIMAPUR: District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) during the last few days conducted various awareness activities on (POCSO) Act, 2012, Motor Vehicle Act, 2019, Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Peren: DLSA Peren conducted awareness camp on “importance of will” and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 at Dungki village on January 27, chaired by Indeu, panel lawyer. Asungbe, retainer lawyer PDLSA delivered keynote address. Italang, panel lawyer spoke on the topic POCSO Act and further emphasized on the penalties for those defaulters under the Act. Asuni, panel lawyer also spoke on topic Domestic Violence Act. More than 30 beneficiaries attended the camp.

Phek: DLSA Phek in collaboration with Legal Metrology & Consumer protection and Taxi Union conducted awareness programme on Motor Vehicle Act 2019 and Consumer Protection Act,

2019 on January 27. On the Motor Vehicle Act, district project assistant Keneinuo Swuro highlighted the importance of vehicle registration and insurance. Sekhotso Rokha, panel lawyer presenting on Consumer Protection Act mentioned on consumer’s right to safety, choose, heard and seek redressal.

Programme was chaired by Vethothi Vero, panel lawyer and short speech was delivered by Shekhozo Rhakho assistant controller, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, Phek. More than 25 beneficiaries attended the programme.

Mokokchung: DLSA Mokokchung organized awareness programme on Motor Vehicle Act at two driving Schools i.e Mokokchung Driving School and Hi-Tech Driving School, Mokokchung Town. The team was led by Mapujungla Pongen district project assistant, panel lawyer Limanungsang, PLV Molusen and Lipokakum. MDLSA also distributed printed leaflet on

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(Inset) Kenivole Mejura. Participants at the programme. (DIPR)

department has tied up with different line departments to get access to the rights and entitlements and ensured that every SHG has a bank account to get access to various insurances, credits, and pension under various schemes. Kenivole mentioned that under DDPMJSY, skills and placement are also promoted for the unemployment youths. Kenivole urged the participants to create awareness to the villages so that women are aware of their rights and entitlements to avail the benefits.

Programme was organized by NSRLM block mission management unit

NLA secretariat informs: NLA secretary Dr. P. J. Anthony has informed that in view of fifth session of 13rd NLA which will resume from February 7, the car passes and official gallery passes will be issued from February 5 onwards. Minister and AHoDs are required to collect the passes from the special secretary (Home), Civil Secretariat, Kohima. Advisors, MLAs, PS/PA and other department officials are to collect from the reception counter gate No-II, NLA secretariat. HoDs and the media representatives may collect from the reception counter, gate No-I, NLA secretariat.

WSSU meeting: Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has convened an important meeting on February 1, 2 p.m at its union office, Thahekhu village, Dimapur. All the advisors and executive members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

RSB annual general meeting: Annual general meeting of Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) , Nagaland will be held on January 31, 2:30 p.m at Raj Bhavan, Kohima.

ZTC Nagaland election: Zeliang Tribal Council (ZTC) Nagaland has informed that election has been fixed on February 21, 10 a.m at town hall Jalukie town. All concerned are informed to submit consolidated household census on stipulated time for smooth functioning of the election commission. Nomination paper can be availed from the chairman and will remain opened till February 16. No request for nomination will be entertained after the last date. Scrutiny of nomination and withdrawal shall be on February 15 and 18 respectively. For any queries/information, one may contact at 8014881540/9402051529 or may personally enquire from helpdesk at residence of the chairman of the Election Commission at Jalukie town.

DCs of Wka, Mkg inform: Deputy commissioners of Wokha and Mokokchung has respectively informed all concerned that the national dadabase of arms license (NDAL) has been reopened. All arms license holders under Mokokchung district who are yet to obtain the unique identification number (UIN) for their arms license have been informed to obtain the same from DC office before June 29. DC Wokha also informed that form should be submitted before May 31 for early generation of UIN. Without UNI, all arms license will be rendered invalid, whereby all concern have been requested to apply for UNI within the stipulated time. All arms license holders have also been directed to submit and replace the license booklet from DC offices.

DLSAs conduct activities across the state penalties under MV Act. Meanwhile, DLSAs under the aegis of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) joined the rest of the nation in observing the 71st Republic Day by setting up legal stalls at respective headquarters on January 26. DLSAs distributed legal pamphlets & booklets both in English and local dialects to those present at the public function.

As per the monthly common action plan, secretaries and chairpersons of district legal services authorities (DLSAs) visited juvenile homes/ children home/observation home in the month of January.

Longleng DLSA led by Tucuno Vamuzo, chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary along with panel lawyer P Monyei Phom and PLV attached to observation home visited Observation Home on January 27.

Tuensang DLSA visited Bethel Children Home Tuensang. Victo Sema, district & session judge & chairman,

Financial inclusion melas conducted in various blocks DIMAPUR: Financial Inclusion (FI) Mela in commemoration of Republic Day 2020 under Zubza block was held on January 29 at council hall, SechüZubza.

According to DIPR report, delivering the keynote address on Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission Schemes (NSRLM), Kenivole Mejura, asstt. district programme manager (NSRLM) DMMU, Kohima stated that NSRLM has been implemented in the block for the past two years. Kenivole said that the NSRLM was an elevation mission for the rural people across the country where the mission has been headed by the women with the benefits for the whole household which has been working under a framed work. Kenivole also added that non-livelihood farming have been implemented at different levels where agricultural promotion as well as livestock activities are being promoted for the nutritional and organic farming.

Kenivole said that the

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Sechü-Zubza, RD block, credit lingages with bank and social security schemes was elaborated by SBI SechüZubza, RD programmes and schemes (MGNREGA) by RD block, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandanayojna (PMMVY) by Social Welfare department, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan (PMSYM) by Labour department, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) by manager Clairvoyance Technologies and overview of NSRLM under Sechü-Zubza was delivered by block programme manager (BPM) NSRLM, BMMU Sechü-Zubza, Vike-

pelie Mejura.

Ghathashi block: Block mission management unit, NSRLM Ghathashi in collaboration with Nagaland Rural Bank Pughoboto, conducted a financial inclusion mela on January 28 at Ghathashi and at Pughoboto on January 30. Speaking in both the programme the block program manager, Ghathashi block Kanitoli Chishi stated that to ensure the self help group members to access the available social security schemes and banking facilities the programmes were being organized. Chishi said, that the BMMU Ghathashi will continue to assist the SHG members to

avail the schemes rolled by the government for the welfare of the rural community.

Highlighting about various social security schemes and means to avail them, Kekhriezo Pienyu, branch manager Nagaland Rural Bank Pughoboto encouraged the SHG members to avail the benefits. On spot registration for two insurance scheme viz. PMSBY and PMJJBY and an individual account opening under NRB Pughoboto branch were carried out. A total 91 SHG members got themselves enrolled for the mentioned insurance and 53 individual accounts were opened. In both the programme Angukali Chophy AC (Livelihoods) chaired the function, awareness on Ayushman Bharat was shared by Toka Chishi AC(FI) and vote of thanks was delivered by Viqheshe S Futhena AC-SISD. Chiephobozou block: In Chiephobozou the programme was held at Chiephobozou ground, Kohima on January 28 with resource persons, NSRLM officials and participants.

Kumdilong Kessen, JMFCcum-secretary and panel lawyers interacted with children and supervisor of the Home.

As part of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) action plan, Kiphire DLSA visited Observation Home on January 24. During the visit led by Nokshei Kano, chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary DLSA along with district project assistant Rebecca Sangtam and other PLVs. It was observed that the office was running smoothly. There are four staff present in the office and at present as per the records there is no juvenile in conflict with laws at the observation home.

Mon DLSA team led by Seyelienuo Mezhii, chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary DLSA, Mon along with panel lawyers visited specialized adoption agency which is under the care of John 3:16 Society on January 25.

WDLSA led by Khrievono Seletsu, JMFC & secretary WDLSA visited observation home at Zuvotong

Colony, Wokha on January 14 as per NSLSA monthly action plan. The members had a discussion with the board members of observation home and JJB on the rights and duties of JJB. Phek DLSA team Mezivolu T Therieh district and session judge chairperson PDLSA, Abraham asst. public prosecutor Phek, Sekhotso Rokha panel lawyer and Vethothi Vero, panel lawyer visited Observation Home Phek on January 29. While interacting with probation officer and staff of the home, they shared grievances of the juvenile and some security concern. No case of juvenile have been registered this year and there is no pendency except for a juvenile who was released on probation.

Peren DLSA visited observation home on January 27 at Peren town along with chief judicial magistrate and secretary Somet Chang and 4 panel lawyers. Secretary interacted with staff regarding infrastructure and management.

Seminar conducted on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Participants at the seminar conducted in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Seminar on the life of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on January 26 at Chatteswary Durgabari, Dimapur.

A press release from secretary, Biplab Paul stated that, a brief speech on the early life of Netaji was delivered by Dilip Das, assistant teacher of PVHSS, while Sankar Dev, social worker discussed on how Netaji led the Indian freedom struggle and freed India from British rule.

Er. Vekho Swuro who also attended the programme highlighted the presence of Netaji in Nagaland and also asked everyone to request the government to create a Netaji gallery. Manoj Bhattacharjee, principal, PVHSS, Gopal Sharma, president Hindu Seva Samity, Dimapur, Ganesh Sharma, supdt of DMC, Bishnu Bhattacharjee, president, minority morcha, NPF and K. K. Paul, president Dimapur Bengali Samaj also spoke

on the occasion and lauded the organization for their tireless efforts to bring most of the organizations under one roof to celebrate Netaji jayanti.

E a r l i e r, w e l c o m e speech was delivered by Biplab Paul, secretary and vote of thanks by Rupak Chakraborty, jt. convenor of the programme. Programme was coordinated by Swagatam Roy, astt. teacher of Dimapur Railway High School.

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Nganlang Phom exhorting at the ENCSU general conference in Longleng. (NP)

Correspondent LONGLENG, JAN 30 (NPN): Second day of Eastern Nagaland College Students Union (ENCSU) literally event which was held during the evening session on January 29 was graced by B. S. Nganlang Phom MLA & chairman DPDB Longleng as literally guest.

Exhorting the gathering, B.S. Nganlang Phom recounted his life experiences as a student where he

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had to travel long distance from Longleng to Tuensang to appear matric examination, via Mokokchung which took him two days to reach the destination.

He said life was so hard during those days where not everyone could afford to get education, whereby he challenged the students of the state in general and Eastern Nagaland in particular to be sincere, honest, hard working and strive for quality education. He urged them to stay away from laziness

and set target to have bright career in future.

Phom also urged the students’ community to have bright vision and inculcate the habit of self reliance which would benefit not only an individual but can promote the community in general.

He also urged the students to move out from their comfort zone and become more generic in knowledge with competitive spirit so that good future leader and successful central and state officers could emerge. He said that “without self discipline, success is impossible” and success cannot be borrowed from anyone in life.

Others who spoke during the evening included Menuokholie Kire, joint director (Admin & RUSA) Higher Education, Mane Phom, president Phom Stud e nts’ C o nfe r e nc e (PSC). Earlier the programme was compered by Phatsou and Hanalemla K, invocation prayer by Angphenla, women secretary (PBCA), welcome address

by Serichum Sangtam vice president ENCSU and special presentation by Dimapur unit.

Women capacity building workshop concludes DIMAPUR: WING– Women capacity building workshop organized by DPIIT & Startup India supported by Department of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland and executed by SingEx India concluded on January 23.

A press release from Startup Nagaland stated that, the workshop shared information on marketing strategies, legal issues, financial management & IP & patents to the women present at the workshop.

50 women were given opportunity to be a part of the mentorship programmes, legal services, financial services and technical services by the workshop partners.

The workshop witnessed 100+ women entrepreneurs and wanapreneurs from across the state attend the two-day long workshop that had mentors coming from within the state and across the country.

WING–Women Capacity Building Workshop is an initiative taken by DPIIT & Startup India to help women entrepreneurs realize their full potential by way of knowledge sharing and incentivizing them with pro-bono service hours, incubation and mentorship.

Sensitization programme held on TB in Zunheboto

Participants at the TB awareness programme.

DIMAPUR: National TB eradication programmeN T E P a n d DA P C U, Zunheboto organised an awareness and sensitization programme at Suruhoto PHC, Zunheboto on January 30.

A press release from CMO office district media officer, Shekho Sophie stated that, Dr. Aron Murru , DTO, Zunheboto gave an awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences

of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. He shared about some facts about the early warnings and awareness for early detection. He elaborated about the signs and symptoms and about the designated microscopy centre available in Zunheboto district. He also encouraged about the responsibilities of every citizen to create awareness and call upon the governments, affected communi-

ties, health-care providers, and NGO’s.

He further said, to eradicate the TB disease, people should come together to learn about TB and provide the community to get every knowledge about TB. Free IEC materials were distributed during the programme. Programme was attended by church workers & other stakeholders, IEC bureau and medical fraternity.

MST building dedicated in Mokokchung Horticulture processing unit inaugurated in Dimapur

Imkong L Imchen (left), Sharingain Longkumer (middle) and Yashimeren Imchen, president Mangmetong Senso Telongjem Mokokchung town after unveiling the plaque of the new building. (NP)

belonging to Mangmetong Senso Telongjem (MST) MOKOKCHUNG, JAN Mokokchung town was 30 (NPN): A new building dedicated at Mongsenbai Correspondent

ward, Mokokchung on Thursday.

The building was dedicated by Sharingain Longkumer, speaker incharge NLA and the dedicatory prayer was offered

by Dr. I. Lolen Imchen, pastor, Mangmetong Baptist Church.

A brief dedicatory programme was held inside the new building, attended by Imkong L Imchen, MLA and others.

The site for the building was donated by late Nungshizenba Longkumer, former minister and father of Sharingain Longkumer during the golden jubilee celebrations of the Mangmetong Students Union Mokokchung, wherein foundation stone was laid in 2001.

Officials of Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO), installing waste bins at state stadium on Thursday, as an anti-litter and sanitation drive, to keep the stadium clean.

The organisation has urged public not to litter inside the stadium, but to use the bins judiciously and also maintain it as their own. DAYO will further be approaching DMC to dispose the waste collected. (NP)

DIMAPUR: Under the grant assistance of Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, India and credit assistance from North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi), a horticulture processing unit-Imchen Tea Product- Cold Mountain Organic Product was inaugurated in Burma Camp, Dimapur on January 27.

The integrated processing unit promoted by Lanuakum Imchen, a young agripreneur of the state will process multiple horticultural crops, primarily, pineapple, kiwi, large cardamom, ginger, turmeric etc. The unit will give the much needed market linkage support to one of the biggest organic pineapple cluster of the region situated at Molvom and Bunsang village of the state.

The inaugural function was graced by chairman and managing director of NEDFi, B Paul Muktieh, as chief guest, director, directorate of Horticulture, Dr. R Elithung Lotha, as guest of honour, department of agriculture, additional director S Kivikhu Achumi, as keynote speaker, Dr Akali Sema, School of Agricultural Science and Rural Development, Nagaland University, members of Molsang Organic Farmer

Producer Company and other young entrepreneurs of the state.

Dr. Akali Sema complimented Imchen for the success story he has created for the young entrepreneurs of the state. S Kivikhu Achumi, explained about the objectives of the MOVCDNER. Dr. E Elithung Lotha, in his speech emphasized on the prime minister’s vision of making NER an organic hub and support received in the form of MOVCDNER. He further stated that, the state has already started producing 100% certified organic products in various clusters under the mission. He urged the young entrepreneurs to follow the footstep of Lanuakum Imchen.

B Paul Muktieh in his speech opined that North East has the inherent advantage to become the hub of organic cultivation due to its traditional cultivation practice. He stressed on the need of adequate post-harvest management infrastructure to address the logistical challenge of the region. He further stated the importance of close collaboration between the farmers and entrepreneurs for growth of horticultural sector of the region.

MOVCDNER is a flagship scheme of the ministry to promote organic farming in the region through production, post-harvest management and marketing.

District Agriculture Office (DAO), Kohima was awarded the first position during the 71st republic Day Celebration-cum-exhibition on January 26 held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza in the exhibition stall category. Department of agriculture displayed the different departmental activities and products found in the district. Organic products like organic kholar, brown rice, garlic, sugarcane were sold. (DAO Kohima)

Dimapur District Task Force conducted checking drive of banned plastic items on January 30 at New Market, Nyamo Lotha Road and Murgipatti areas of Dimapur.

DTF team seized a huge amount of banned plastic items and also imposed fine on the defaulting shopkeepers/ traders. The seized items were handed over to DMC for disposal. The team further informed that during the next phase, the trade licences of the defaulters would be cancelled. District Task Force also cautioned that during the next drive water bottles below 500 ml will also be seized and repeated defaulters may also be liable for imprisonment. (DPRO Dimapur)

Colony residents initiate road construction in Wokha Kohima district prepares

Approach Road connecting Suren Colony via Assam Chanka Colony Wokha town.

DIMAPUR: Suren Colo- stretching few kilometers, ny citizens initiated con- one in the heart of the struction of two CC roads colony and the other via K Y M C

Team Metamorphosis president, M. James Tungoe stated that, rather than waiting for government to initiate any development within their jurisdiction, the Suren Colony residents took up the noble initiative.

This new development will address problems of many households by providing free road access straight to their homes.

Project was started with meagre collection of free will donation among the settlers, with some offering free labour, while some donated lands so that the long cherished goals of the colony people might become a reality.

Despite the paucity of fund collected, the project if completed will contribRifle Camp (Ganga Post) ute immensely towards economic development Ganga post (Assam Rifle and growth of the colony Camp). as well as Wokha town at A press release from large.

to celebrate mini hornbill

DIMAPUR: In connection with the upcoming celebration of mini-hornbill festival-cum-Sekrenyi to be held at Kohima tentatively from February 25 to 27, the mini-hornbill committee and co-opted members held a meeting at DC’s office chamber on January 20, chaired by DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie.

According to DIPR report, the meeting was convened to chalk out the programme and work distribution among the organisations for the upcoming festival. The meeting deliberated on various areas of concern and on how best it can be celebrated by including various segments in the programme which may attract more participation from the general public.

During the meeting,

members shared their views based on last year’s experiences and put forth various suggestions for the threeday celebration with various segments maintaining the traditional custom and identity of the Angamis in order to have the celebration in a befitting manner.

Members came up with suggestion that the first day of the festival may focus primarily on the essence of the Sekrenyi highlighting the rich culture and tradition of the Angami and for the second and third day, it may include exhibition of local organic food, handicrafts, indigenous games, showcasing of local talents in music, sports etc. Meeting also decided to have its next sitting on February 4, 2 p.m in the conference hall of deputy commissioner Kohima.

PUBLIC NOTICE This notice is hereby given on behalf of Sri Kevilhulie Zakiesato S/o: Late Kevi Zakiesato, resident of Dimapur, in Dimapur district of Nagaland; PIN - 797112, that the Petrol Pump (Retail outlet) M/s Nagaland Service Centre situated at Golaghat Road, Dimapur, Dimapur district of Nagaland, more particularly described in the schedule hereunder which is held by Sri Kevilhulie Zakiesato and the said notice is published to ascertain their exclusive physical possession, right, title, interest over the aforesaid property. The retail outlet is proposed to be reconstituted in favour of Sri Kevilhulie Zakiesato as proprietor.

Therefore any person(s) having any claim in respect of the above referred Retail Outlet/property or part thereof by way of sale, exchange, mortgage, charge, gift, maintenance, inheritance, possession, lease, tenancy, sub-tenancy, lien, license, hypothecation, transfer of title or beneficial interest under any trust, right of prescription or pre-emption under any Agreement or other disposition or under any decree, order or award or otherwise claiming, howsoever, are hereby requested to make the same known in writing together with supporting documents to the office of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Tinsukia Divisional Office, Sripuria, Tinsukia-786125, Assam, within a period of 30 days (both days inclusive) of the publication hereof failing which the claim of such person (s) will deemed to have been waived and/or abandoned.

SCHEDULE All that piece and parcel of land measuring 3 Katha 10 Lessas of Dag no. 25 covered by Periodic Patta No. 131 of Golaghat Road, Dimapur, District-Dimapur, Nagaland along with a retail outlet standing thereon in the name and style of M/s Nagaland Service Centre and bounded as follows; NORTH : Land of Late Kevi Zakiesato SOUTH : Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School EAST : Shiv Temple WEST : Golaghat Road Date : Place : Indian Oil Corporation Limited DP-798 K Y M C

northeast

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Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

India, B’desh armies’ joint exercise on counter terror

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS): As part of IndoBangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise is being organised at Umroi in Meghalaya from February 3 to 16 where both armies will jointly practice counter terrorist operations in a controlled and simulated environment.

“Exercise SAMPRITI - IX is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh and will be the ninth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries,” Indian Army spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand told IANS. During the joint military exercise SAMPRITIIX, command post and field training exercises will be conducted. For both the command post and field training exercises, a scenario where both nations are working together in a counK Y M C

ter terrorism environment will be simulated under the UN Charter. The field training exercise curriculum is progressively planned where the participants will initially get familiar with each other’s organisational structure and tactical drills.

of Assam Rifles post from NH-102.

The press release by PRO (Defence) stated that PVCP Khudengthabi is the only post of Assam Rifles on NH-102 where the checking of incoming goods from Moreh is being carried out with the help of modern infrastructure purchased by Ministry of Home Affairs and that the inconvenience and delay caused is understandable but checking is required in the larger interest of the nation and Manipur.

The Assam Rif les further assured that efforts to further reduce the inconvenience to public is already underway for the past few months wherein proposal to install full body vehicle scanner, portable X Ray scanner for vehicles & widening of road gets completed.

The Assam Rifles reassured all concerned that Assam Rifles is also committed to provide all possible support and cooperation in the investigation and bring out facts of the case under independent investigating agencies so that action on erring individual on the either side should be taken.

Assam Rifles also conveyed its gratitude to the general public and various organizations which reposed faith in the commitment of Assam Rifles towards people of Manipur and the nation, the release added.

Coronavirus: Tripura youth dies in Malaysia Agartala/Guwahati, Jan 30 (IANS): After reports of the first death of an Indian due to coronavirus in Kerala, another death due to coronavirus infection occurred of a 22-year-old youth from Tripura who died in a Malaysian hospital after he was reportedly infected by the dreaded virus, family sources said on Thursday.

H oweve r, Tr i p u r a Health and Family Welfare Director Radha Debbarma said the government has no information about the youth’s death due to coronavirus infection in Malaysia. Following advisories of the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, all state governments and Central agencies, including the Airport Authority of India (AAI), have set up special screening counters and desks. According to Sahajan Mia in Bishalgarh (under western Tripura’s Sepahijala district), his son Manir Hossain, 22, died in a Malaysian hospital after he was reportedly infected by the Novel Coronavirus.

“Manir since 2018 had been working in a restaurant in Malaysia. On

Wednesday restaurant staff informed us over phone that he had died in a hospital due to coronavirus,” Mia told the media. He said with the help of the state government, the family was trying to bring the body back home.

According to the family, Hossain, a cricket player, got married in 2016. As he was unable to get a job in Tripura, he went to Malaysia in 2018 and since then had been working in a restaurant there. Meanwhile, Tripura Health and Family Welfare Director Radha Debbarma told IANS on Thursday the government has set up a special screening desk and counter at the Agartala airport and in the integrated checkpost along the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaurah, near Agartala.

She said a special unit has also been set up in the Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital and the microbiology unit was also alerted.

In Guwahati, Assam’s Health and Family Welfare Department has issued instructions to the joint directors in all the districts to make arrangements to

screen persons for coronavirus if they have returned from China or Nepal, or have come in contact with people who have visited the countries, where the disease has infected the people. Assam’s Health and Family Welfare Department Director Rathindra Bhuyan said in Guwahati that isolated observation beds have been set up in district hospitals and medical colleges of the state to treat suspected patients in case anybody is found to be affected by coronavirus. Guwahati or any other northeastern states’s airport does not

have direct flight connectivity with any of the cities in China or Nepal. However, people from Nepal and other countries along the northeastern states occasionally come to northeast India by road.

According to officials in Imphal, Shillong and Aizawl, similar screening test counters have been set up at airports and border entry points. Eight northeastern states, including Sikkim, share 5,437 km international boundaries with China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.

OFFICE OF THE

EASTERN NAGALAND PEOPLE’S UNION WOKHA – 797111, NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour the ENPU Wokha extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. V. Holongba Sangtam, Asst. Station Superintendent NST Dept. and Union Advisor on being selected ‘District Award’ on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day. Also the Union extends gratitude to the Administration and District Level Award Nomination Committee.

The Union wishes him the best in all his future endeavours.

L. Sunep Phom R. Tushiba Sangtam President, ENPU Wokha Secretary, ENPU Wokha OFFICE OF THE

PIMLA VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION DIMAPUR

OFFICE OF THE

TIKHIR STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

With Immense pride and honour, we the Tikhir Students’ Union Kohima congratulates MR. N. JOSHUA TIKHIR for his outstanding achievement as Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC result.

The Union further wishes him greater achievement in his future endeavour.

P. Apong T. Yongsuthong President General Secretary

FELICITATION

We, the Pimla Village Students' Union are so privileged and honoured for Mr Akaito Sumi, subinspector, un-armed branch Wokha district, who received a commendation award in recognition of his outstanding service towards the Government and the people on 26th of January 2020.

Therefore, we would like to wish you greater success and achievements in all your future endeavours.

Aboka Awomi President, PVSU

Kiyekali Swu General Secy., PVSU

We would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to Mrs. Limanaro, Chief Engineer P.W.D Kohima, for constructing the road in Naga Gaon Colony, which was abandoned for the last fifteen years.

Also, we convey our special thanks to the Executive Engineer and the SDO of R&B Dimapur, the Junior Engineer Mr. Ahoto and the Section Officer Mr. Hosukha Zhumo for taking the pain in tarring the road towards the school. We look forward for the good deeds in the coming days.

Chairman, Principal, Staff and Students of ST. THOMAS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, Naga Gaon Colony, Dimapur.

Head Quarter : Sungratsu Mokokchung : Nagaland

THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM : NAGALAND : MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH HC(K)01/2016/eCourts Phase II/T-27/__1__/ Dated Kohima, the 30th January, 2020

CORRIGENDUM NOTICE

With reference to the open tender NO. HC(K)01/2016/ECourts Phase-II/T-27/ dated Kohima the 20th January, 2020, the time for Bid submission closing stands modified to 03rd February 10:00 AM followed by Technical bid.

(MR. NEIKO AKAMI), NJS, Registrar-cum-Central Project Coordinator, eCourts Project, Nagaland, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench DC-112

OFFICE OF THE

SHENA OLD STUDENTS' UNION H.Q. Zunheboto P.O. Satakha

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour the Shena Old Students' Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hutoshe Kits, son of Mrs and Mr. Lovikhu and Zhetoli Kits, newly elected as the President of All Sümi Students' Union (SKK).

We further wish him success and good luck in his newly added responsibilities.

(Pito Swu) President

(Kalivi A. Achumi) Secretary

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

FELICITATION The Sungratsu Officers Forum extends our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Chuba Walling, Deputy Commandant, 9 th IR for receiving the prestigious President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of 71st Republic Day Celebration on 26th January 2020.

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

Amongla C. Jamir Secretary Sungratsu Officers Forum

I know you have been through so many hard times, but you never gave up. You are the strongest woman in this entire world, you have such a positive approach. May you always be surrounded with success, good health and happiness. “ HAPPY BIRTHDAY” From ur Bro, Kheka $ Aki

MOPUNGCHUKET SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR (MSTD)

SUNGRATSU OFFICERS FORUM

Dr. Benjongkumba President Sungratsu Officers Forum

Dearest Sis.

OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE OF THE

APPRECIATION TO P.W.D

Happy Birthday Aurpita Das, I am blessed to see you turn 7, lucky to see that beautiful smile and glad that I am here with you.

You always have me, now and forever, I love you my daughter!

From Mom, Dad and Brother. __________________________

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Hailakandi (Assam), Jan 30 (PTI): Students of the North East can now get information on various courses on offer in state and central government institutes using an Android App. The ‘Career Nirman’ App was developed by the Hailakandi district administration.

“The North East has enough courses available in the state and central institutions for the students to choose from without having to go to Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and other places. The App will provide information on these institutions and the courses on offer,” Hailakandi Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli said. Launching the App on Wednesday, Jalli said it also contains information on government skill development training courses.

that appearance of advocate on behalf of the Jawan to MSCW on January 27 to facilitate the legal procedure was also done in spirit to honour the institution and bring the facts to its notice.

The release said statements like “Assam Rifles should be removed from Manipur”, “PVCP Khudengthabi should be closed” & “Handing over of Assam Rifles Post to State Forces” in the media by certain organizations clearly bring out the aim of ultimate narrative being propagated by vested parties.

The release said that statement of various organizations that Assam Rifles had issued the press release despite investigation in progress is incongruous.

The Assam Rifles also reminded that prevention of smuggling of narcotics has been a focus area of elected governments and it has therefore been a mandated task of the Assam Rifles.

It asserted that to save Manipur youth from the menace of drugs, total dedication by Assam Rifles has led to the recovery of over Rupees 500 crores of drugs and contraband items in the year 2019 alone.

The AR alleged that some vested parties benefitting directly or indirectly from smuggling especially drugs therefore have been demanding the removal

FELICITATION With immense pride and joy, the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Dimapur (MSTD) extend our heartiest congratulations to Dy. SP (F&ES) T. Shilu Jamir, for bringing laurels and great honour to the community and the Nagas in general, who was awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for distinguished service among 12 personnel in the country on the occasion of the Republic Day 2020.

MSTD further wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

Sobunukshi Jamir President

Imkongsungkum General Secretary

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App on courses offered by state, central govt institutes

Shillong, Jan 30 (PTI): The North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) here is starting a short-term Japanese language course from July this year, which will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The short-term course will later be converted to a diploma course and those the clear it are likely to find employment with various Japan-related programmes in India, NEHU vice-chancellor said on Thursday.

“The NEHU is starting a short term Japanese language course in early July. It will further deepen the relationship between the two countries,” Srivastava told PTI. He said the expenses for the faculty will be borne by the JICA while the host university will provide accommodation to them.

The Japanese government funding agency is financing over 1000 kilometres of road and other infrastructure development projects spreading across Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Assam and Nagaland.

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the robbery. As the robbers retaliated, a security guard died on the spot in the ensuing gunfight. According to the security personnel accompanying the cash van, the armed robbers came in a motorcycle and a scooty, both of which did not have a number plate, and attacked them with sharp weapons, before firing upon them.

A hunt was launched to nab the robbers who fled towards Kakopathar, police said, adding that one of the gang members was suspected to have been injured in the shootout.

NEHU to begin Japanese language course from July

KOHIMA, JAN 30: The Assam Rifles has termed the issue of press release and statements by various organizations on the alleged harassment case of lady IPS officer which is still under investigation

by Assam Rifles as well as Police unfortunate and unwarranted stating that the case is under detailed investigation through a staff court of inquiry ordered by Assam Rifles as also investigation by State Police.

A press statement by the PRO ( Defence) stated that it further brought to the notice of all concerned that the media coverage on the reported incident on January 20 and the photograph of the lady IPS officer shown in uniform with a local editor appeared without any preliminary investigations.

The Assam Rifles alleged that due to mounting “false propaganda and prejudicial involvement of various organizations without knowledge of the case, it issued a press release to bring out the facts of the case to reassure the general public.

The Assam Rif les have maintained that the dignity of the case has been ensured by not releasing the photographic & video evidence to media and it will be shared only with investigating agencies & court, as and when required.

The release informed

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Tinsukia (Assam), Jan 29 (PTI): A security guard of an ATM cash transporting van was shot dead during a shootout between a gang of robbers and security personnel in front of an SBI ATM in Tinsukia district on Wednesday, police said.

The exchange of fire took place in front of the State Bank of India (SBI) ATM at Rupai Siding in Doomdooma town when a gang of five robbers attempted to loot the cash from the van, sources said.

The security personnel resorted to firing to prevent

IMPHAL, Jan 30: Manipur police have arrested the main suspect in the rape and murder of a 19-year-old girl that triggered widespread protest in Thoubal district. The dead body of Khullakpam Washima (19) daughter of Janamuddin (44) of Yairipok Tulihal Mayai Leikai of Thoubal district was recovered from a roadside canal near Irong Chesaba under Mayang Imphal police station of Imphal West district on Tuesday morning.

The victim’s body, with both hands and feet tied, was found floating in the canal when it was recovered by the police. The victim was a student of Maharaja Bodhachandra College, Imphal who stayed with one of her aunties at Mayang Imphal and was missing when her

aunty checked to her room in the morning. Residents of Yairipok in Thoubal district where the victim girl hailed from have been protesting against the murder of the teenage girl. Even as relatives of the deceased girl pointed figure to her lover behind the murder, police have been on the search for the suspect who was not at home from the day the dead body of the girl was recovered.

In connection to the rape, a 32-year-old youth identified as Md Sahid of Changamdabi village was arrested by a team of Thoubal district police yesterday along with a car allegedly used by the suspect while committing the crime.

He was produced before a Imphal West duty magistrate on Wednesday night who remanded him to the police custody for eight days.

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mentation of Inner Line Permit in the state, is firm on intensifying its agitation to mount pressure on the government to implement the permit system to prevent suspected illegal Bangladesh immigrants entering the State. “If the Central government can give Inner Line Permit to the state of Manipur, why not us? ” Khasi Students’ Union president, Lambokstarwell Marngar asked.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister also discussed the overall law and order situation in the State and different economic issues. “We spoke about the various projects that we are taking up in a large scale including the projects for the National Games I mentioned about the Social Justice Ministry’s Project that is pending with the Cabinet and he assured that he will take up the matter with Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) also,” Sangma said.

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Shillong, Jan 30: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday met Home Minister Amit Shah and conveyed to him the resolution adopted by the Meghalaya Assembly to implement Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime in the state following the implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act. “He (Shah) was very positive and assured that he will meet the delegation and will be sending an official intimation to us right after the Delhi elections,” Sangma said.

The Meghalaya Assembly had on December 19, 2019 last unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to implement Inner Line Permit under the Eastern Bengal Frontier Regulation, 1873, in the state. Sangma said that he also informed the Home Minister that a delegation from Meghalaya

would like to meet him and I expressed the requirement and desire to implement Inner Line Permit.

Days after the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the parliament, Chief Minister Sangma had led a delegation of the ruling members of Meghalaya Democratic Alliance to Shah and demanded the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the state.

Several pressures groups, including the powerful Khasi Students’ Union have also demanded the implementation of the Inner Line Permit in the state. The Inner Line Permit regime was extended to Manipur on December 11 with President Ram Nath Kovind signing the order.

Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are already under the Inner Line Permit regime for several decades.

The Khasi Students’ Union, which has been demanding for the imple-

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BJP wants to create ‘riot-like’ situation, alleges AAP Rahul Gandhi lashes out at PM, says NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): The AAP on Thursday smelt a BJP conspiracy behind the Jamia firing incident, saying the saffron party wants to create a “riot-like” situation in the city and get the assembly polls, scheduled for February 8, postponed as it can sense its defeat.

The party also demanded the resignation of Amit Shah, terming him the “most incompetent Home Minister India has ever had”, while also slamming the police for just being a “mute spectator” to the firing incident.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Delhi’s law and order was “deteriorating”.

“What is happening in Delhi? The law and order is deteriorating. Please take care of Delhi’s law and order,” Kejriwal said in reply to a tweet by Shah in which the home minister said he has directed Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take strict action against the culprit.

On Thursday afternoon, a student from Jamia Millia Islamia was injured when a man opened fire at a group of protesters and shouted “Yeh lo

Airline took action on Kamra without consulting me: Pilot NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): The pilot-in-command of the IndiGo flight in which journalist Arnab Goswami was allegedly heckled

by Kunal Kamra has told airline’’s management that he was “disheartened” to learn the carrier took action against the comedian without consulting him and solely on the basis of social media posts.

“As captain of 6E5317 Mumbai-Lucknow flight on January 28, I do not find... events reportable in any way. Mr. Kamra’’s behaviour, while unsavoury, was not qualifying of a level 1 unruly passenger. Indeed, we pilots can all attest to incidents similar and/or worse in nature that were not deemed unruly,” the captain said in his email to the airline’’s management which has been accessed by PTI. When asked about the pilot-in-command’’s email, IndiGo said, “We have received the relevant statements and the internal committee has initiated the investigation regarding this incident.”

demands Shah’s resignation

Arvind Kejriwal (C) along with party leaders Sanjay Singh (L) and Pankaj Gupta at a press conference at the party office, in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI) azaadi”, triggering panic in the area.

The man was detained after he fired at students demonstrating against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, police said.

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged the incident in Jamia area was a BJP conspiracy to spoil the atmosphere of Delhi so that the Delhi elections scheduled for February 8 could be postponed.

“The BJP did such a disgusting act on the Martyrdom Day of Gandhi ji.

The BJP and Home Minister Amit Shah are scared

of losing the upcoming polls and they are trying to get the polls postponed through the act,” Singh told reporters at a press conference.

He further alleged that Shah has tied the hands of the Delhi police that is “why they were mute spectators to the incident” Singh said law and order in Delhi has deteriorated after Amit Shah became the home minister.

“Shah is the most incompetent Home Minister India has ever had,” Singh alleged.

He also said the BJP is creating a law and order situation in Delhi and seems to be hatching a conspiracy to try and stall the upcoming election, because of the fear of defeat.

“Today, we witnessed how easily a man opened fire in the presence of police, at the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University. This incident is yet another instance of the continuously deteriorating law and order situation of Delhi and a pointer to the incapability of Shah as Home Minister,” Singh said.

He alleged the BJP was trying to create a “riotlike” situation in Delhi and was hatching the most “diabolical conspiracy” to destroy the peace of the city.

The AAP believes that the BJP fears a defeat in this election and therefore Amit Shah and the Delhi BJP leaders resorted to delivering “inflammatory” speeches, he said.

“First, senior leaders of the BJP labelled the Delhi Chief Minister a terrorist, but when they realised that none of these dirty tricks is bringing any political gains, they have

now conspired to create a riot-like situation in Delhi by unleashing violence,” he said.

Senior AAP leader and national spokesperson Ajoy Kumar said the incident comes on a day when the country is observing the martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi.

“We witnessed an unprecedented incident in Jamia because the person, whose name is Ram, who fired at the students was doing a Facebook live at the time of the incident.

It is completely unacceptable that despite such live videos the police were not prepared,” he said.

It is clear that the central government and the Delhi police were protecting such people Kumar said, adding “we also remember what BJP leader and central minister Anurag Thakur told his supporters from a rally in Delhi”.

“Keeping in mind the deteriorating law and order situation of Delhi we demand the immediate resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah. We also demand FIR against Mr Anurag Thakur under IPC 153 and IPC 505,” said Kumar.

Nirbhaya case: Convicts move court for stay on execution SC rejects third curative plea

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): Death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya case on Thursday took another step, which may delay their scheduled February 1 hanging, by moving a trial court with a plea to adjourn the execution “sine die” saying they are yet to avail their remaining legal remedies even as the Supreme Court dismissed the third curative petition.

Of the four convicts, Mukesh Kumar Singh has exhausted all his legal remedies, including the clemency plea which was dismissed by President Ram Nath Kovind on January 17 and the appeal against the rejection was thrown out by the apex court on Wednesday.

Convict Vinay Kumar Sharma had yesterday filed a mercy plea before the

President and the apex court today rejected the curative petition of Akshay Kumar Singh, who is likely to file a clemency plea soon.

Pawan Gupta is yet to file a curative petition in the top court. The day witnessed fast-paced development with the counsel for Vinay, Akshay and Pawan rushing to a trial court seeking stay on their executions saying legal remedies of some of them are yet to be availed. While Special Judge A K Jain posted the matter for hearing in the post-lunch session, a five-judge bench of the apex court in the afternoon rejected the curative plea of Akshay saying “no case is made out” and also declined to stay his execution. Hours after the apex court development, the trial judge issued notice to Tihar

jail authorities seeking their response on the plea by three convicts, which the prosecution said was a “mockery of justice” and was only a “delaying tactic”.

While all eyes would be in the trial court on Friday when the matter would be taken up for hearing at 10 AM, the reports have already appeared that Pawan Jallad, a hangman from Meerut Prison has reached Tihar Jail two days ahead of the scheduled execution.

According to Delhi Prison Rules, none of the four convicts in the same case can be hanged before the last one has exhausted all legal options including the mercy plea. The apex court guidelines also stipulate that convicts cannot be hanged until 14 days after their mercy plea has been rejected by the President. The trial court on January 17 had issued black warrants for the second time for execution of all the four convicts -- Mukesh (32), Pawan (25), Vinay (26) and Akshay (31) -- in Tihar jail at 6 am on February 1.

The court had earlier on January 7 fixed January

22 as the hanging date.

The 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as ‘Nirbhaya’, the fearless one, was gangraped and savagely assaulted on the night of December 16, 2012, in a moving bus in south Delhi. She died of her injuries a fortnight later in a Singapore hospital.

One of the six accused in the case, Ram Singh, allegedly committed suicide in Tihar Jail in 2013. A juvenile, who was among the accused, was convicted by a juvenile justice board and was released from a reformation home after serving a three-year term.

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WAYANAD (KERALA), JAN 30 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter believed in the same ideology as Nathuram Godse.

Addressing thousands of party workers after leading the “Save the Constitution” march at Kalpetta, organised to protest against the Citizenship law coinciding with the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress MP also said Modi was making Indians to prove that they are citizens of the country.

Referring to Mahatma Gandhi assassin Godse, he said Modi shared the same ideology with him (Godse).

“Today, an ignorant man is trying to challenge Gandhi’s ideology. He is so full of hatred and anger that he cannot even understand what India’s strength is,” he said.

“The ideology is same.

Nathuram Godse and Narendra Modi, they believe in the same ideology. There is no difference except that Modi does not have the guts to say he believes in the ideology of Godse,” the Wayanad MP added.

Attacking the Prime Minister on the new Citizenship law, Gandhi questioned Modi and asked who was he to ask Indians to prove that they were Indians.

“Indians are being made to prove that they are Indians. Who is Nar-

endra Modi to decide if I am Indian? Who gave him the licence to decide who is Indian and who is not Indian? I know I am an Indian and I don’t have to prove it to anybody”, the former Congress president said adding the 1.3 billion Indians do not have to prove to these people that they are Indians.

He said the country needs to fight the hatred that is being spread and there is need to confront the BJP peacefully.

“Our duty is to fight their hatred. Our duty is to confront them (BJP) peacefully...we do not believe in violence...we believe in love and affection. We will defeat them with love and affection,” he said.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Advice for travellers returning from China: All you need to know to protect yourself and your family An outbreak of novel Coronavirus is on going in China and expected cases have been reported from other countries internationally. Coronaviruses cause illness raging from common cold to more sever diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERSCoV) and Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

What are the Symptoms?

Fever, Cough, difficult in breathing are common symptoms How to protect yourself and others from getting sick?

If you have recently travelled to China (within last 14 days) or had possible contact with an nCoV infected person, it is advised to: • Stay in home isolation for 14 days after your return  Sleep in a separate room  Limit contact with other family members and avoid visitors • Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing • Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu like symptoms (maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from any individual) • Everyone at home should maintain hand hygiene at all times and wash hands :  After sneezing or coughing  When carrying for sick  Before, during and after you prepare food  Before eating  After toilet use  When hands are dirty  After handling animals or animals waste • In case you develop fever, cough or difficulty in breathing any time within 28 days of return from China:  Call at Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI’s control room No, +91-1123978046 for further information or  Call at Health and Family Welfare, Nagaland helpline No. 7005415243, 9856071745, 7005539653  Wear a mask immediately and report to the nearest medical facility as advised  Do not panic (DR. VIZOLIE Z SUOKHRIE) Principal Director Health & Family Welfare Nagaland :: Kohima Issued by DIPR DC-114

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hether there is election or not, hate speeches in India have become a daily and dangerous trend that threatens the very fabric of unity, pluralism and freedom in the world’s largest democracy. In the light of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act, passed by the Parliament of India within 2 days, on December 11,2019 , a report by NDTV revealed that, since December 11, when the citizenship law was passed, there have been 25 instances of VIP hate speeches. The report said most of the hate speeches - 14 - emerged in January 2018 while December 2019 topped the incidents. In the 2019 elections, a pluralist, inclusive India is defending itself against a majoritarian hate-filled ‘New India’. As the country wades into another election campaign, there is a serious risk of losing sight of the fact that this transformation began with the Lok Sabha election campaign in 2014. With the Delhi Assembly election drawing nearer, BJP leaders from top to bottom are giving inflammatory speeches which have communal angle and are especially targeted at anti-CAA protesters. According to political observers, with the AAP projected to sweep the polls and retain power on its plank of governance, the BJP is using its chosen strategy of spewing hate speeches to polarise voters along communal lines.” The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that comes into effect after polls are announced bars hate speeches though it has no statutory basis.

The ECI itself is against making it statutory as the power would shift to the courts and the ECI would not be able take any action other than registering an FIR. In the Delhi election the ECI seems to have become toothless. Sadly, the SC has been reminding the poll panel of its powers. It is inexplicable why did the ECI has chosen to softpedal a range of violations. In April last year, the Congress filed a petition in the Supreme Court where it claimed that 40 representations on violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) were moved in the ECI so far, but no action had been coming from the poll body, which should be devoted to the concept of free and fair elections in a democracy. The petition alleged that the lack of action by the ECI against the prime minister and union home minister Amit Shah was a “tacit endorsement” of their statements and clean chit given to the individuals. Whether it is a sin of omission or commission on the part of the ECI, the consequences have been very worrisome. In the recent campaign for the Delhi assembly polls, Union minister of state for finance and BJP leader, Anurag Thakur, addressing a rally on January 27, in the runup to the Delhi assembly polls called on the crowd “to shoot the nation’s traitors”. Another BJP leader and West Delhi MP Parvesh Singh, when asked about anti-CAA protestors said “the people there would enter your homes and rape your sisters and daughters.” Instead of taking a range of actions in case of violation of the Code, including the imposition of fine, filing of FIR that leads to imprisonment, or even cancelling the polls in that constituency, the ECI has only barred the two from campaigning for three and four days respectively. The disinclination of the ECI in taking stern action against violators of MCC does not bode well for democracy.

DailyDevotion The Dilemma of Obedience Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision.

—1 Samuel 3:15 God never speaks to us in dramatic ways, but in ways that are easy to misunderstand. Then we say, “I wonder if that is God’s voice?” Isaiah said that the Lord spoke to him “with a strong hand,” that is, by the pressure of his circumstances (Isaiah 8:11). Without the sovereign hand of God Himself, nothing touches our lives. Do we discern His hand at work, or do we see things as mere occurrences?

Get into the habit of saying, “Speak, Lord,” and life will become a romance (1 Samuel 3:9). Every time circumstances press in on you, say, “Speak, Lord,” and make time to listen. Chastening is more than a means of discipline— it is meant to bring me to the point of saying, “Speak, Lord.” Think back to a time when God spoke to you. Do you remember what He said? Was it Luke 11:13, or was it 1 Thessalonians 5:23? As we listen, our ears become more sensitive, and like Jesus, we will hear God all the time.

Should I tell my “Eli” what God has shown to me?

This is where the dilemma of obedience hits us. We disobey God by becoming amateur providences and thinking, “I must shield ‘Eli,’ ” who represents the best people we know. God did not tell Samuel to tell Eli— he had to decide that for himself. God’s message to you may hurt your “Eli,” but trying to prevent suffering in another’s life will prove to be an obstruction between your soul and God. It is at your own risk that you prevent someone’s right hand being cut off or right eye being plucked out (see Matthew 5:29-30).

Never ask another person’s advice about anything God makes you decide before Him. If you ask advice, you will almost always side with Satan. “…I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood…” (Galatians 1:16).

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All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

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Work ethic and work culture: A Christian perspective

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ork is by which, we find our self fulfilment and our self actualization. It is in this process that we humanize and become more humane too. Through work, human beings earn daily bread and contribute to the continual development and progress of society. In doing so they elevate the cultural and moral level of the society within which they live.

By the term work we understand any activity by humans, whether manual or intellectual they engage in for their sustenance. It means any human activity that can and must be recognized as work, in the midst of all the many activities of which humans are capable of doing. The Bible gives a specific direction and clarity with regard to the involvement of work and the dignity associated with it. This article, examines the work ethic and work culture, in the backdrop of the Naga Society which boast as a Christi State. However, before reflecting further on the Naga society, the exposition of the Biblical perspective on work ethic and work culture is in order In the Bible human beings are made to be the visible universe as an image and likeness of God Himself. They are placed to subdue the earth and be the custodian of the earth (Genesis 1:27-29).

God commands Adam and Eve to take care of the garden, to cultivate it for their sustenance (Genesis 2:15). From the beginning therefore, they are called to work. This work has become one of the characteristics that distinguish human beings from the rest of the creatures.

We find our conviction in the very first pages of the book of Genesis the source of our inspiration that work is a fundamental dimension of human existence. From John’s gospel, we see the urgency of Jesus in his ministry. That is his heavenly Father is working so he too must be working (John 5:16). Before, he reached the public ministry; Jesus was helping his parents for the family upkeep. The Bible is silent about the early part of his life as it is not the intent of the Bible though to highlight the socio historical dimension per se, however, it highlights, in so far as the divine encountering humanity concretely.

Acts 18:3 gives the profession of St Paul. Apart from his preaching work, Paul is Tent maker in order to earn his livelihood and not be a burden to others. No wonder, he speaks strongly to the Thessalonians, with regard to work. He goes on to say, one should not eat if he or she does not work. We should

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he latest pandemic disease Coronavirus is making headlines all over the globe. According to CNN,“Scientists have identified two possible root causes of Coronavirus: the consumption of wildlife such as bats in Wuhan and the potential leak of the virus at a well-protected center. Both Hong Kong and China have declared a state of emergency over the Coronavirus outbreak as confirmed cases of the virus officially reached 2,800 as of Jan 27.”

For the Christians, this should not come as a new thing (Jesus said, “See, I have told you ahead of time” (Matthew 24:25)).

We are not to be surprised when we hear of such news. We are already forewarned in the Bible of all that is about to come on earth before the Son of God comes in his power and glory, “There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences (contagion, infections) in various places,” (Luke 21:11). In fact, if we believe the Bible, the situation will get bleaker with time. The question, then, is to know what our response should be in such a situation.

These are the three things Christians should do when epidemic diseases

eat only what we earn. “We never accept food from anyone without paying for it; no, we worked with unsparing energy, night and day, so as not to be a burden on any of you” (2 Thessalonians 3:7-8, 10, 12¬). Today we want payment and do minimum work at the expense of public exchequer.

Broadening the certain aspects that belonged to the Old Testament, Christianity brought about a fundamental change of ideas in this field. Taking the whole content of the Gospel message as its point of departure, when Jesus became like us in all things devoted most of the years of His life on earth to manual work at the carpenter’s bench.

This circumstance constitutes in itself the most eloquent “gospel of work,” showing that the basis for determining the value of human work is not primarily the kind of work being done but the fact that the one who is doing it is a person. The sources of the dignity of work are to be sought primarily in the subjective dimension and not in the objective one.

This means that any type of work that accrues income for human survival is worthy of its name and calls for deeper involvement in human development which can be at the personal level and at the social level too. This is the biblical injunction to which every sensible Christian needs to take his or her responsibility seriously and act consciously for the development of human society.

Any work is worthy of its name whether it is white colour job, blue colour job or any type of professional work it is worthy of its name provided.

It is precisely this fundamental affirmation about work that always emerged from the wealth of Christian truth, especially from the very message of the “gospel of work.” This gives us the basis for a new way of thinking, judging, acting and relating ourselves with one another without having any snobbish attitudes or insular outlooks.

Remaining within the context of biblical injunction of work, it is now appropriate to touch upon, at least in a cursory way, certain problems that more closely define work ethic and the dignity of human work. By reaffirming them we can possibly characterize more fully its specific moral value. In doing this we must always keep in mind the biblical calling to “subdue the earth,” in which it expressed the will of the Creator that work should enable man/woman to achieve its end in the visible world that is proper to him/her.

God’s original intention

with regard to man/woman, whom He created in His image and His likeness, was not to withdraw from the world and live in a secluded world without much sweat but to work and from sweat they shall eat. Without this consideration it is impossible to understand the meaning of work ethic and work culture. It is also impossible without this premise, to understand why work culture should be a virtue: for virtue, as a moral habit, is something whereby man/woman becomes good as man/woman and attains his/her higher faculties. It is by activating our higher faculties we minimize our animal instincts and progressively work for the society by working for ourselves and working for livelihood.

Therefore, by having a positive attitude to work we cultivate the virtue of being humane and sane. The normal tendency in all of us is to eat without work which is against the very nature of our existence in the Biblical sense though.

It can be argued further that work is a fundamental dimension of man’s existence on earth. Because the whole heritage of the many sciences devoted to man: anthropology, paleontology, history, sociology, and psychology and so on; they all seem to bear witness to this fact in an irrefutable way. But the source of this conviction is from the revealed word God mentioned cited above. Therefore, what is a conviction of the intellect is also a conviction of faith and what is of conviction of faith should be expressed tangibly for the good of the society.

From the point of view of the Bible; work is the foundation for human existence. And this human existence implies the holistic dimension of human being- spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional. It is the command and the will of God that we work and earn for the daily bread. This calls for sincere commitment to any assigned work. This is the basis of work ethic and work culture without which no society can develop.

What is ironical is that a Christian state like ours has become least in progress and development but high index in corruption. If work ethic is strictly maintained to a certain degree, then we will not be facing this inversion relationship between development and corruption.

One of the reasons for the European’s high degree of work ethic and work culture is the doctrine of Calvin’s Predestination. According to Max Weber it was John Calvin who introduced

the theological doctrines which combined with those of Martin Luther to form a significant new attitude toward work. Calvin taught that all men/women must work, even the rich, because to work was the will of God. It was the duty of men/women to serve as God’s instruments here on earth, to reshape the world in the fashion of the Kingdom of God, and to become a part of the continuing process of His creation. Men/women were not to lust for easy living without some way or rather work in the true sense of the term. Earnings were thus to be reinvested over and over again, ad infinitum.

In this way the society pave the way for further development and reinventing God’s creation here on earth.

What is striking in all these arguments is that work has an intrinsic value because in work we realize our finiteness, we become more humane, we continue the process of God’s creation.

Progressive development is the fruit of systematic implementation of work ethic. However, this is not taking place in Nagaland.

We have the best churches and perhaps even the biggest churches in the Indian subcontinent and yet the public utility buildings are in shambles which resemble our attitude and philosophy of life though.

There are some people, for days together, will not go to office for work and yet it doesn’t prick their conscience that they are drawing full salary against their work. Many of the government school teachers when they are posted in rural areas or in some of the subdivisions of Kiphere, Mon, Tuensang, Phek, Peren etc they would send their substitutes and share the salary. When acute family situation demands it is understandable, however, notwithstanding their secured jobs and handsome pay, some do business to accrue more income. In some villages, the village education committee fix a rate for such kind of proxy teachers.

We have become immune and silent spectators of the deprived conditions of our society.

We don’t want to raise our voice against the unjust system that is prevailing. But when it comes to the core of our ego we will fight till our last breath. We all know the deplorable road conditions in our state, and yet very few bother to ask and demand for our civic right. When public facilities are half done and abandoned no one is there to raise the issue, but when the women folk demanded a representation of 33% in Urban Local Body election, there

Coronavirus: A Christian response

and terror strikes: Look forward to the coming King: Luke 21:9, Do not be frightened.. the end will not come right away. Do not worry or be frightened. Why? God is in control. He is orchestrating every detail of these occurrences under his Sovereign will and power (Read the book of Revelation). God is on his throne. He reigns and He will reign forever (Revelation 4, 5, 7, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22). Remember Isaiah 45:7, “I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.” Our wellbeing and our disaster is in God’s hand. The caveat here is that we do not foolishly become irresponsible with our God-given freedom: A man reaps what he sows (Galatian 6:7).

Luke 21:28; When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Is Jesus coming back for the Second time? Yes, He will. He promised He will and Christians should look forward to His coming (Rev. 22:7, 12, 20). In one sense, we are to rejoice that the Day of the Lord is at hand (“Lift up their heads” a symbol of rejoicing, Bible

Knowledge Commentary, p. 257). We are to rejoice because the redemption of our souls will bring about the total redemption of our bodies.

Be alert and Pray Fervently: Matthew 24:42; “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come….So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

The act of watchfulness and readiness is paralleled with prayer. These distressing occurrences are to awaken the believers to be sober and pray more fervently. Christians are not to freak out but to be aware of the times we are living in. We are to pray for the affected patients to be healed and realize the power of God in their lives. We are also called to pray for them to call upon the name of Christ so that they may be saved (Romans 10:13). We are to pray for the doctors (to be protected) and the scientists find out the cure to the pandemic viruses.

We are also to pray for the protection of believers from these dreadful diseases that has come upon the earth (Luke 21:36; Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able

to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man”). Keep the fire of prayer burning, Christians!

Stay away from sin: Luke 21:34, 35;Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing (to eat, party and drink liquor excessively), drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Jesus warns the believers from activities that can weigh them down spiritually. Although the act of eating, drinking and partying is not condemned as sinful (excessively indulging in those acts are deemed sinful). Now we have to keep in mind that the message here is primarily for the believers. Believers are commanded to be careful of their hearts. In other words, Christians are not to rely on themselves to solve the issues of this life. Otherwise, the natural heart will automatically turn to natural solutions to find temporary relief like the rest of the worldly people. Once we give in to the worries, the desire for wealth and the pleasures of this world, the power

was violence on the road and our leaders have to seek shelter in military cantonment. On the issue of power sharing and governance, there is a sharp reaction against the women folk but for the drinking water in our capital and multiple taxes demanded on the people, poor infrastructure everyone is silent about them.

For some people, days of absence from work is not an issue and the same people will be very much involved in Church activities and exhorting others to live according to Christian principles. In the name of the Lord’s programme, some are absent for days from work and it never occur to them that they are failing their duty. In the earthly matters, Jesus is very straight forward. “Pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar and God what belongs to God” (Mt 22:21, NJB). Here the context is tax nevertheless; we cannot deny the fact that Jesus reiterates our allegiance to our temporal authorities and duties.

Faith has become a private affair, a show of one’s devotion, focussing on the celebration part, though in itself it is important and necessary to bind people together, however, faith and work have to correlate inextricably as letter to James exemplifies to this fact.

“Faith without deed is useless” (James 2:21, NJB). James goes on by quoting Abraham that faith becomes complete through good deeds (James 2: 22, NJB). Here good deed is always accompanied by sound moral judgement and ethical principles that demand from every sensible human being.

We have well furnished churches in our villages equipped with latest acoustics for our worship experiences but the Lord is not interested in formalism of religion without adequate justice and fairness in society. “I hate, I scorn your festivals. I take no pleasure in your solemn assemblies. When you bring me burnt offerings, your oblations, I do not accept them and I do not look at your communion sacrifices of fat cattle... let me hear none of your strumming on lyres, but let justice flow like water, and uprightness like a never failing stream” (Amos 5:21-24, NJB).

Therefore, we may reiterate that, work by its very definition demands a just approach backed up by ethical values to bring true transformation to human society. It is this ideal that we strive for and in the process of that our quality of life is affected through work and in work. Thus recognizing the virtue by which we cooperate in establishing a just society.

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of darkness will blind our eyes and hearts from the dangers that awaits us (Mark 4:19). Therefore, we need to keep Jesus’ warning at bay: Be careful (Luke 21:34).

Notice the phrase in verse 35, “it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth,” nobody can escape these troubled times. The time of drowsiness is coming and will come upon all Christians (as is also depicted in the Parable of the 10 Virgins, Matthew 25:5). Therefore, Christians should be prepared to face the impending slothfulness that is slowly creeping in to

our Churches. The preparation for this onslaught then, is to stand on God’s Word, ask for the Holy Spirit’s illumination and empowerment to overcome sin, the habit of our time of prayer with God and communion of saints should be constantly abided in the lives of God’s people (Hebrews 10:24, 25). Victory belongs to us in Christ Jesus! (1 Corinthians 15:57) Prayer: May God rescue and deliver us from all evil and bring us safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Vebu Khamo, Seoul Christian University

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There have been several instances when driving in the evening or night that I lost view of the road because of vehicles from the opposite direction not using dipper or low beam. It is particularly dangerous when you are driving in the main road because if you suddenly slow down the speed of the car it could lead to vehicles behind bumping into your car or even cause accidents. It is more harrowing for those with poor eyesight. It is my sincere appeal to my fellow motorists to use low beam at night for their own safety and the safety of others.

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Govt ready to discuss all issues: Modi Opposition talks of anti-CAA protests, ‘worsening’ economy

NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): The Opposition on Thursday raised the issue of anti-CAA protests at an all party meeting and accused the government of “arrogance” in not reaching out to protestors, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted his dispensation is open to discuss all matters in Parliament’s budget session beginning from Friday.

Modi also called for a “greater focus” on economic issues in the session and how India can gain in the prevailing global situation, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after the meeting, attended by 26 parties.

They raised a host of issues including the nationwide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, “worsening” economic situation and “rising” unemployment. They also demanded the release of detained political figures in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters that opposition parties sought immediate release of former state chief minister Farooq Abdullah so that he could attend the session from Friday.

Anand Sharma of the Congress added that the issue of some “incendiary” statements made by BJP leaders during the Delhi poll campaign was also raised and Modi was asked to intervene in the matter.

The Election Commission on Thursday barred

TMC endorses AAP in Delhi polls NEW DELHI, JAN 30 (PTI): The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has thrown its weight behind the AAP for the Delhi polls, with its national spokesperson Derek O’ Brien on Thursday uploading a video endorsing not just Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal but all AAP candidates.

Banerjee and Kejriwal have shared a cordial relationship over the years, with the Delhi CM coming out in support of his West Bengal counterpart during the general elections in 2019 and also during her face-off with the Centre over Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar. Banerjee too on her part condemned attacks on Kejriwal during the general elections and lashed out at the BJP over the issue.

Narendra Modi flanked by Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi during an all-party meet ahead of the Budget Session. (PTI)

Union minister Anurag Thakur and BJP MP Parvesh Verma from campaigning for three and four days respectively for their objectionable remarks.

Joshi said the prime minister told the leaders that parties should not confine themselves to mere “charcha” (debate) but should have rich and structured discussion on every issue.

In his concluding remarks, Modi welcomed the suggestions of most members that the session should focus on the prevailing economic situation in the country, an official statement later said.

“Most of the members have asked for discussion on the economic situation concerning the country. I welcome this and we need to discuss the economic issues as suggested by you all. We should focus on how we can turn the global scenario in favour of India,” he said.

“In this budget session and in the beginning of the

new year, if we can give a proper direction to the country’s economy, it would be in the best interest of the country,” he said, according to the statement.

Referring to various other issues raised by opposition parties, Modi said there should be an open discussion on all.

He asked the leaders at the meeting to see to it that they contribute to increasing the productivity of the session and Parliament.

“This is about the productivity of the session and the Parliament. In the last two sessions, we saw the increased productivity and the great public response in favour of it. As people’s representatives, it is our responsibility to increase the productivity of the House, while we discuss all issues with an open mind,” he said.

Asked about the opposition’s charge that the government is being arrogant in not reaching out to anti-

CAA protestors, Joshi noted that the bill was passed by Parliament following a long discussion and asked rival parties to introspect their role in these protests.

The BJP has accused the Congress and other opposition parties of inciting protests and violence against the law which, the ruling party has asserted, does not affect the citizenship of any Indian. In his remarks, Azad said Parliament’s sessions have been shortened gradually by the government.

He said opposition parties are willing to back the government on its legislative agenda if it is in national and public interest.

He then accused the government of focussing merely on the passage of its bills and spoke about the nation-wide protests against the CAA. “We brought the government’s attention to these protests. The government has displayed arrogance by not reaching out to protestors to hear their concerns...

Economic condition is worsening, GDP growth is down and unemployment is at its peak,” he said.

Jo s h i r e j e c t e d t h e charge that the government has been reducing the duration of sessions and noted that opposition parties have often opposed the move to extend sessions. The government’s legislation agenda for the budget session has 45 bills, including seven financial items and two ordinances, Joshi said.

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Former C.S. and former minister Z Obed passes away (From p-1) Dr. Jamir said late Obed was a very popular sports person especially in the field of soccer and he played in many tournaments as star player.

Jamir recalled that as extra assistant commissioner in the then Naga Hills –Tuensang Area administration, late Obed had shown deep commitment towards restoration of peace in the Naga areas. As junior officer, Dr. Jamir said late Obed was very active in the efforts of the Naga Peoples Convention and was always ready at the call of duty.

Dr. Jamir said late Obed was one of the most promising officers among his peers who could shoulder any responsibility entrusted to him.

Jamir said late Obed’s demise was a great loss to Naga society adding death came to every individual at appointed time. Jamir expressed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.

Dy CM: In a condolence message, deputy chief minister Y Patton described late Obed as one of the finest breed of bureaucrats from Nagaland and later a cabinet minister who worked hard for the people he represented. Patton said Obed’s death would be a great loss to the Nagas and could feel a vacuum created. On behalf of the BJP legislators, the deputy chief minister extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed to rest in peace.

NLA speaker-in charge: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker-in-charge Sharingain Longkumer expressed deep grief over the demise of Z.

Obed, Ex-MLA and former Minister. Longkumer described late Obed as a man of vision and a dynamic leader, who worked diligently as a committed bureaucrat and as a minister for the welfare and uplift of his constituency and for the people of Nagaland.

Longkumer said Obed’s death has caused a great loss to the Nagas in general and the Angami community in particular, adding that the void created would be difficult to fill.

The speaker-in-charge, on behalf of the members of the 13th NLA, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Z. Obed, their children and the other family members.

He prayed that the Almighty God grant solace and comfort, at this hour of grief, to the bereaved family.

Lok Sabha MP: Lone Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi, in a condolence message, said late Obed dedicated his life to serve the people as an officer and later as an elected member of NLA. MP said late Obed as the chief secretary of Nagaland served with distinction and dedication.

Tokheho also said he had privilege of working with Obed closely as NLA colleagues and Cabinet Ministers. “He was a thorough gentleman and a good human being who had no illwill towards any person,” MP said and offered deepest condolences to his family.

He prayed that God would give them the courage to face these difficult times.

CS: In a condolence message, chief secretary Temjen Toy said Z. Obed served under various capacities during the formative years of the State and the tasks performed were under

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NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president, K Therie, has expressed shock over the sudden passing away of former Minister, Z. Obed.

In a condolence message, Therie recalled that when he was still in middle school “uncle Obed’s name was well known” for his abilities in football. Later on, NPCC president said Obed rose to the highest post of Administration and was feared for his uncompromising discipline. He was trusted by all, Therie said.

Also, recalling his brief association with Obed in the Council of Ministers under the leadership of Dr. SC Jamir, Therie said late Obed was a dictionary of all the events, law and rules. “Late Z. Obed was a strong and decisive man and a staunch believer of equality, socialist, secular and democratic principles,” Therie said, adding that he stood tall for what he believed in even if it meant having to withstand the tide.

In the loss of Obed, NPCC president said Nagaland has lost an irreplaceable, wise leader.

On behalf NPCC rank and file and his wife, Therie conveyed condolences to Mrs. Naro Obed and children and prayed that the Lord give them strength and solace to overcome the painful parting.

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the most trying times. Toy said Obed served as chief secretary from 1980-1982 and then again from 19871989, adding that the people of Nagaland have lost a pioneering leader. Toy prayed that God grant comfort and solace to the bereaved family members at this time of great grief.

NDPP: NDPP president Chingwang Konyak in a condolence message said he as a cabinet minister had the opportunity to have worked with Obed when the latter was the chief secretary in the later part of 1980s.

Chingwang said he found Obed to be an efficient and straightforward bureaucrat with conscientious determination to serve the government and the people.

Unlike many Nagas, Chingwang said tribalism was something totally absent in his psyche, and all and sundry who met him recalled this fact. In his passing away, NDPP president said Nagas have lost a gem of a leader, an individual and a personality, and the void created by his demise would be difficult to fill.

NDPP president on behalf of the party rank and file and his family conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to grant solace to them at this hour of grief.

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“We hope to maintain the level of exports at USD 40 billion in 2019-20, if not more,” she said, speaking at the ground breaking ceremony of eastern India’s first Common Facility Centre (CFC) here.

The jewellery industry is a huge employment generator, she said, adding, an additional job creation of 2 million is expected over the next five years.

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Dutta said CFCs for jewellery trade was envisaged in the 12th Five Year Plan, and this will be the sixth one in the country after Gujarat and Coimbatore.

Artisans will be able to access modern machines for designing and testing at this centre, the official said.

Dutta said entire funding of the CFC, located at the Bowbazar cluster in the city, will come from the commerce ministry, and a local trade body will run and manage it.

The CFC is likely to be operational by February.

Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Pramod Agrawal, said it has sanctioned an amount of Rs 5 crore for promotion of Indian jewellery in overseas markets.

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KOLKATA, JAN 30 (PTI): The government is aiming at USD 80 billion of jewellery exports in the next five years from the present level of USD 40 billion, a senior official said on Thursday.

The Centre also expects the jewellery industry to generate additional employment of 2 million, Rupa Dutta, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce, said.

The sector employs about 5 million people.

“Jewellery exports is targeted to touch USD 80 billion in the next five years.

In the 2018-19 fiscal, the country exported USD 40 billion worth of jewellery,” she said.

Dutta said there has been decline in the growth of jewellery exports this fiscal owing to global slowdown.

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T h e y a l l e ge d t h a t around 10,000 persons were affected by the four projects, with around 1,000 persons being affected in Phek district alone. They added that the total cost of project under NHIDCL now was more than Rs 3,000 crore.

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it was illegal to sell or lease Drug License. Therefore, all drug license on loan/rent be revert back to the proper owner of the license and apply for fresh license within three months.

Under the provision of Drugs & Cosmetics Ad and Rules and the Pharmacy Act, the prescribed duty of a pharmacist is to sell and dispense medicines against prescription.

The drugs control authority said the practice of diagnosis and treatment in the pharmacy by the pharmacist was therefore illegal and liable for prosecution.

It has notified that all such illegal practices be stopped immediately.

In the event of failure to comply with the directives, the drugs control authority warned of initiating stern legal action against the defaulters.

mined not to allow resumption of work on the two-lane road till their outstanding compensation was paid.

Explaining the reasons of CPO’s intervention in the matter, the committee members cautioned that failure to address the issue in time could sacrifice the mega project second time and even create even law and order problem as the victims had been seeking justice for the last 10 years with no positive outcome, forcing the committee to take the matter to the court.

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DIMAPUR, JAN 30 (NPN): With a view to streamline the community pharmacy practice in Nagaland, the State Drugs Control Administration, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, has issued the directives to all the licensees for strict compliance within the stipulated time.

In a notice, the additional drugs controller, Controlling & Licensing Authority, WH Patton, notified that full time registered pharmacist to operate pharmacy be appointed as required under Rule 65 (2) of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 and Section 42 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 within three months.

Reminding that there was no provision under Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules for sale or renting of drug license, the drug control authority has stated that

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cent of paid-up capital by December 31, 2018, and 15 per cent by March 31, 2020.

“With respect to our proposal... RBI vide its letter dated January 29, 2020 has conveyed its inprinciple acceptance for promoters’ voting rights in the bank to be capped to 20 per cent of PUVESC until March 31, 2020; and promoters’ shareholding in the bank to be reduced to 26 per cent of PUVESC of the bank within six months from the date of final approval of the RBI,” Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing.

Among others, it will also cap the promoters’

managing director & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

In August 2018, it had proposed the issuance of perpetual non-cumulative preference shares (PNCPS) to cut promoter holding to 19.70 per cent, which the RBI rejected.

The bank then challenged the RBI’s contention in the Bombay High Court.

The RBI’s bank licensing rules mandate that a private bank’s promoter will need to pare holding to 40 per cent within three years, 20 per cent within 10 years and to 15 per cent within 15 years.

In 2003, Kotak Mahindra Group’s financial arm Kotak Mahindra Finance had received banking licence from the RBI, becoming the first NBFC in India to convert into a bank.

Effective April 2015, another private sector lender ING Vysya Bank was merged into Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank on Thursday closed 0.80 per cent down at Rs 1,628.10 on the BSE.

(in Phek district) and Rs 5,81,69,989.70 was allocated for Phek-Pfutsero road in particular. But for reason best known to authorities concerned, the outstanding compensation had not been released till date, the committee members alleged.

They said with the intervention of Supreme Court, the abandoned road project was revived and work was allotted to National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), adding the work started last December and was expected to be completed in 3 ½ years .

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Kotak Mahindra Bank said the RBI has given its in-principle acceptance for reducing promoters’ shareholding to 26 per cent of the paid-up voting equity share capital (PUVESC) of the bank within six months from the date of final approval of the regulator.

The RBI had asked the bank to cut promoter shareholding to 20 per

voting rights to 15 per cent of the PUVESC from April 1, 2020, onwards.

Thereafter, the promoters will not purchase any further paid-up voting equity shares of the bank till the percentage of promoters’ shareholding reaches 15 per cent of PUVESC or such higher percentage as may be permitted by the RBI from time to time, it added.

The RBI also gave inprinciple approval that the promoters will be entitled to purchase paid-up voting equity shares up to 15 per cent of the PUVESC of the bank or such higher percentage as may be permitted in the future, and exercise voting rights on such shares, it said further.

“Our board of directors has resolved to abide by the above. The bank is withdrawing writ petition No. 3542 of 2018 filed by it in the High Court of Bombay,” Kotak Mahindra Bank said in the filing.

As on date, the promoter -- Uday Kotak -- and promoter group shareholding in the bank stands at 29.96 per cent.

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(From p-1) The convener said several precious lives were also lost while travelling through this dilapidated and dangerous highway, pointing out that all these happened right under the nose of the Central and State governments.

And, in the meantime, the projects were abandoned by the contractor due to impasse with the Centre over price escalation, creating more problems than solution. He said the abandonment resulted in leaving massive amount of spoils consisting of mud, stones and other debris unattended by the contractor that flowed down during monsoon rains, causing immense devastation to forests, terrace fields, irrigation projects, crops and buildings located downhill.

However, in response to widespread public protest, the State government notified all affected districts on February 27, 2017 and accordingly respective district administrations conducted joint spot-verification along with departments and local bodies concerned, whereby the damage was quantified and a total amount of Rs 1,20,99,81,755 was fixed as compensation amount, of which Rs 55,12,66,695.34 was meant for Zunheboto-Chakhabama road

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EU Parl clears deal; UK set to exit EU today

During the final vote on the Withdrawal Agreement of the United Kingdom, MEPs sang traditional farewell song “Auld Lang Syne”. (European Parliament)

BRUSSELS, JAN 29 (AP): Britain’s departure from the European Union was backed by European lawmakers Wednesday, after a debate that mixed warm words of love with hardheaded warnings to the country not to seek too many concessions during upcoming trade talks on a future relationship.

The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved Britain’s departure terms from the EU — the final major decision in the four-year Brexit saga. The vote was 621 to 49 in favor of the Brexit deal that British Prime Minister Boris

Johnson negotiated with the other 27 EU leaders in the fall of last year.

While backing Britain’s departure in the wake of the country’s vote to leave in a referendum in June 2016, EU countries are already preparing for the possibility that talks on a new trade deal with Britain could collapse by the end of the year, and no-deal contingency planning for a chaotic end to the transition period is necessary.

After Britain’s departure on Friday, the U.K. will remain within the EU’s economic arrangements until the end of the year though

it won’t have a say in policy as it will not be a member of the EU anymore. “We will always love you and you will never be far,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on a day when some legislators were moved to tears.

Britain is the first country to leave the EU and for many in Europe its official departure at 11 p.m. London time on Friday, Jan. 31 is a moment of enormous sadness and reduces the number in the bloc to 27. The parliament’s chief Brexit official, Guy Verhofstadt, said that “this vote is not an adieu.”

Pak not to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan in ‘solidarity’ with China Islamabad, Jan 30 (PTI): Pakistan government has decided not to evacuate its citizens from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city to show “solidarity” with its all-weather ally, a senior official announced on Thursday though four Pakistani nationals have contracted the deadly disease in China.

There were up to 800 Pakistanis studying in various universities in Wuhan – a city of 11 million people which has been quarantined by the Chinese authorities in an effort to stem the spread of the deadly virus that has killed 170 people and infected nearly 8,000 others.

Pakistan has decided not to evacuate its nationals from China in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said.

“We believe that right now, it is in the interest of our loved ones in China (to stay there).

It is in the largest interest of the region, world, country that we don’t evacuate them now,” he was quoted as saying by Dawn News. “This is what the WHO is saying, this is China’s policy and this is our policy as well. We are standing with China in full solidarity,” he said.

“Right now the government of China has contained

this epidemic in Wuhan city.

If we act irresponsibly and start evacuating people from there, this epidemic will spread all over the world like wildfire,” Mirza said.

On Wednesday, Mirza confirmed that up to four Pakistani students in China were diagnosed with the coronavirus. “That number remains at four. It has not increased,” he said on Thursday.

Mirza said that the Pakistan government’s decision not to evacuate its people from Wuhan did not mean that it didn’t care about them. He said Pakistan’s embassy in China was in contact with the Pakistani citizens.

He said that the government believes that China’s policies to contain the virus were adequate.

“Government cares about its citizens just as much as their own families.

But we don’t want to take an emotional decision and become a reason for the spread of this disease,” he said.

However, some worried Pakistani students in Wuhan have complained that they are not being taken care of by the Chinese authorities and demanded immediate evacuation in a social media post earlier this week, The Nation newspaper reported.

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded until February 27 LONDON, JAN 30 (PTI): Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, fighting extradition to India on charges over the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case, was produced for a regular remand hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Thursday and further remanded in custody until February 27.

The 48-year-old, who has been lodged at Wandsworth Prison in southwest London, appeared via videolink from prison before District Judge David Robinson.

“I am told that your case is proceeding in accordance with the directions

all the evidence has been handed in to the court for the trial.

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being behind bars at Wandsworth since his arrest in March 2019.

But the bail plea was turned down by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot over continued fears of witness intimidation and failure to surrender before the court for his extradition trial this year.

T h e U K ’s C r ow n Prosecution Service (CPS), which represents the Indian government in the extradition proceedings, said there is no further prospect of an appeal for bail in a higher court as the UK High Court had already turned down Modi’s plea earlier last year.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 170; confirmed cases soar to 7,711

A staff member gives tickets to people who queue up to buy face masks at a cosmetics shop in Hong Kong, Thursday. (PTI)

BEIJING, JAN 30 (PTI): The nationwide death toll from China’s novel coronavirus epidemic has jumped to 170 with 38 more fatalities reported mainly from the worst-affected central Hubei province, the government said on Thursday, while confirming more than 1,700 new infections.

The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, capital of China’s Hubei province, in December and has now spread across the globe. The Chinese authorities are trying to contain the epidemic while other countries, including India, are working on plans to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called the coronavirus a “demon” which should be brought under control, pledging that the government would be transparent and release information on the virus in a “timely” manner.

C h i n a ’s N a t i o n a l Health Commission said on Thursday that 7,711 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel

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for a final hearing on 11 May,” the judge told Modi, as he set the next 28-day remand hearing via videolink for February 27.

Modi’s extradition trial is scheduled for five days starting May 11, with the case management hearings in the case set to begin once

coronavirus had been reported in 31 provinciallevel regions and in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps by the end of Wednesday.

A total of 170 people have died of the disease, it said.

It said in its daily report that 1,370 patients remained in critical conditions, and 12,167 people were suspected of being infected with the virus by the end of Wednesday.

A total of 124 people have been discharged from hospital after recovery.

A total of 1,737 new confirmed cases, including the first in Tibet, and 4,148 new suspected cases, and 38 deaths - 37 in Hubei Province and one in Sichuan Province - were reported by Wednesday.

Also, 131 patients became seriously ill, and 21 people were discharged from hospital after recovery, it said.

A total of 88,693 close contacts had been traced, the commission said, adding that among them, 2,364 were discharged from medical observation on Wednesday, with 81,947 others still

under medical observation, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

By the end of Wednesday, 10 confirmed cases had been reported in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, seven in Macao Special Administrative Region and eight in Taiwan, the commission said.

A number of global airlines, including Air India, British Airways, Lion Air and Indigo airlines on Wednesday suspended their flights to Chinese cities as Beijing struggled to contain the rapid spread of the virus.

India, the US, the UK and Germany have already issued travel advisories against travelling to China.

Beijing too has been asking Chinese not to travel at home and abroad in view of the virus.

Air India suspended its flights on Delhi-Shanghai route from January 31 to February 14. IndiGo airlines also suspended its flights on the BengaluruHong Kong route from February 1 and on the Delhi-Chengdu route from February 1 to 20.

In loving memory of our beloved father Lt. Phandemo Lotha

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Keep singing the heavenly songs until God calls us home to be with you.

But our citizenship is in heaven.

And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 3:20)

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We convey our special thanks in particular to the Merangkong Town Committee and Merangkong Town Baptist Church for your selfless help and support during our times of need.

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

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21/11/1950 – 21/01/2020 Apo, you slipped away peacefully leaving us drenched in our tears and sorrow. You are gone from our sight but you will always live on in our hearts. The memory of your ever smiling face and abiding love will sustain us through the storms and sunshine of our lives. We are at peace knowing that you are now seated with our Heavenly Father. Until we meet again, Apo, may He find you faithful even in heaven.

We express our deepest and heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who have been part of our beloved father's journey from his sickness till bereavement on 21st January, 2020. Your prayers, love and concern, words of kindness and encouragement, support in every way, have comforted us immensely. May our heavenly Father bless you all abundantly.

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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Mount Everest Fashion Billie announces special performance T-Series Stage Works Academy Runway sets world record at this year’s Oscars ceremony to focus on North Eastern states

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he Mt. Everest Fashion Runway has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude fashion show. The fashion show took place on Sunday at 5,340 meters (17,515 feet) elevation at Kala Patthar. The event was organized by KASA Style in partnership with RB Diamond, Nepal Tourism Board and Visit Nepal Year 2020 Secretariat. Guinness Book of World Record handed over the official certificate to the organisers, Dr. Pankaj K Gupta (Indian), Riken Maharjan (Nepal) and Ramila Nemkul (Nepal).

From India, 12-yearold student of Livingstone Foundation International School (LFIS), Dimapur

was the youngest person to take part on the ‘Mt. Everest Fashion Runway’ along with Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema. The father son duo were reportedly the only individuals to represent India in the record making event. Ahoto Sema, chairman of LFIS propagated that governments around the world especially in India should incorporate climate change and environment in the school curriculum.

Aaron echoed the same concern by displaying a placard which read: “I, Aaron Akivito Sema, 12 years from Nagaland LFIS can stand humbly tall at this highest altitude for the cause of Climate Change, why can’t you?! Let’s be the change!”

18 super models from 10 different countries walked the ramp to create the history. The journey to Kala Patthar (above Mt Everest base camp) was started on January 17 from Lukla and all the super models trekked till Kala Patthar in nine days. The fashion show lasted for an hour in 5644 meters above sea level.

The Mt. Everest Fashion Runway was organised for the climate change. The apparel used in the fashion show was bio degradable including the shoes.

The battery used during the shooting was brought back to Kathmandu for proper disposal. Models used pro biotic detergent to lessen the carbon foot print.

illie Eilish has announced she will be performing at this year’s Oscars ceremony.

She took to Twitter to confirm the special show at the 92nd Academy Awards event on February 9, despite not being nominated for a prize.

It comes off the back of her Grammy success which saw her become the first woman to pick up the prize-giving organisation’s “Big Four” awards.

Eilish won in the album (for ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’), record and song (both for ‘Bad Guy’) of the year categories, as well taking home the prize for Best New Artist.

During the ceremony itself, Eilish gave her firstever Grammys live performance as she delivered a piano-led version of ‘When The Party’s Over’. The likes of Lil Nas X, Tyler, the Creator and BTS also performed during the awards show.

Meanwhile, AURORA is also set to perform her Oscar nominated track with Idina Menzel ‘Into

The Unknown’ from Frozen 2 at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.

Written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the track has seen her monthly Spotify listeners increase by 232% – now at 8.3 million, 100k new subscribers on YouTube and 53k followers on Instagram.

The track has been nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ at this year’s forthcoming LA ceremony alongside ‘I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away’ from Toy Story 4, ‘(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again’ (Rocketman), ‘I’m Standing With You’ (Breakthrough) and ‘Stand Up’ (Harriet).

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‘Contagion’ climbs iTunes movie charts as coronavirus spreads

Soderbergh flick in the Top 10 films on iTunes on Tuesday, joining Oscar-nominated films like “Joker,” “Parasite,” “Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood,” and “Ford v Ferrari,” as well as other new releases.

“Contagion” has since floated around the 15th spot in the ranking.

The film, which stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Kate Winslet, follows the rapid spread of a worldwide disease as the U.S. government and the healthcare community struggle to contain the illness and

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-Series, India’s largest music label and production house has forayed itself into the educational wing with TSeries Stage Works Academy (TSA) in grooming young talents in the field of performing arts and post production techniques related to filmmaking.

Addressing the media at a press conference held here at Hotel Saramati on Thursday, PRO TSA, Piyush Sharma informed that TSA would be bringing new era of the students of North East India in the arena of performing arts.

He said that TSA for the whole North Eastern states was located in Guwahati, offering courses such as singing, acting, dance, modelling, instrumental music, filmmaking, cinematography, sound design, colour correction VFX and more.

Further gratifying the demand especially by stu-

dents from North Eastern states in the field of cinematography, filmmaking, and various other fields, Sharma added that TSA is providing trainings of international standards with best technology and experts from the industry.

CEO TSA, Subhadip Raha informed that special fee structure was also allotted for NE students, claiming that TSA’s fee structure was 75% lesser than those academy, national or international, offering the same course. TSA also provides places guidance and assistance for its students where many of its students have reportedly debuted by T-Series itself.

Raha further informed that fee structures for the courses offered ranged between 30,000 to 2.5 lakhs, depending on the courses taken.

State coordinator TSA, Clement Imsong stated that Nagas and

North Easterners in general have lots of talents and when trained and utilised in the right way, they will get globally exposed, being optimistic that TSA would bridge the gap between students’ talent and global exposure.

It was also learnt that TSA would be organising talent hunts at the most interior parts of the states, where talented candidates would be handpicked and offered to study at TSA with scholarships.

Raha further claimed that North East talent would dominate Indian industry within a span of few years, provided, if the training goes well and students are interested.

Information and counselling centre for Nagaland is located at 333 Walford, adjacent to Toyota showroom. For more details regarding TSA, one may contact at 7005293846.

(Staff Reporter)

Khiamniungan festival Khaotsaoshi Hoka, observed annually from January 28 to 30 was celebrated at KCC treasurer’s residence, Pheniang, Noklak town on Janaury 30. Both men and womenfolk from the community participated in the cultural dance during the festival.

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he outbreak of the deadly coronavirus has caused a recent surge in viewership of the 2011 thriller “Contagion.”

Ace Hollywood filmmaker Steven Soderberg’s “Contagion”, which focussed on the spread of a mysterious virus transmitted by fomites, had released almost a decade ago, but the 2011 film has suddenly back in the spotlight, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China.

As more cases of coronavirus have emerged in the U.S., The Hollywood Reporter reported the Steven

find a cure. Hollywood has often turned to the subject of virus attack and outbreaks to create box-office winners. There are five confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. However, a Philadelphia-based pharmaceutical company is helping to fast-track a vaccine to help quell the deadly outbreak.

Backed by a fresh $9 million grant from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which receives money from public and private funding, Inovio Pharmaceuticals will begin developing the vaccine along with University of Pennsylvania-based research facility, the Wistar Institute, to ensure that it is available within the next few months.

Over 200 Americans were evacuated from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak, and landed at a military base in California on Wednesday.

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She also shared an individual photo of Gianna, and one of Kobe as a child.

Earlier this week, rapper Bad Bunny also released ‘6 Rings’, a new song written in tribute to the late Basketball star.

‘6 Rings’ also samples commentary from Bryant’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.

Paying tribute to Bryant on Instagram, Bad Bunny wrote: “I would never have imagined that this would hurt me so much! I still remember the first time I saw a basketball game, at age seven with my dad, and it was a game of this genius. From that day on he became my favourite player forever!” (NME)

Block Development Officer, Tseminyu RD Block, Jenny Kath spoke on the MGNREGA scheme implemented under Tseminyu Block. She also appraised the NSRLM SHGs, that at the end of the day it is hard work and perseverance that paves the way to success and urged them to ignite their minds and work together as one. Branch Manager, SBI Tseminyu Samuel K Sawian, shared the importance of Banking system, credit linkage facilities under DAY- NRLM and its interest subvention, KCC loan and one time settlement (OTS) scheme for KCC loan defaulters and various social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY and APY. Resource person from Health and Family Welfare, Ayalo Jemu spoke on Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the benefits covered under it. While Elia Kesen, Agriculture officer shared on behalf of Agri department by highlighting different benefits and schemes one can avail from the department.

An overview of DAY - NSRLM under Tseminyu Block was delivered by Shanilo Kent, Area Coordinator (FI), he informed that Tseminyu Block has 177 SHGs covering 1410 households and a total of 1410 SHG members. While the presentation session was called by Bensinle Cheng, Area Coordinator (Livelihood). Word of gratitude was delivered by Wasani Keppen, Area Coordinator (IBCB). Highlight of the programme included enrollment to social security schemes (PMSBY and PMJJBY) and spot opening of individual account by SBI and NStCB Tseminyu.

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The legendary basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter were killed in a helicopter crash alongside seven others on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the likes of Kanye West, Drake, Flea and Travis Barker.

Adding her own voice to the tributes, Beyonce shared a photo of Kobe kissing his daughter’s head while they sat court side at an Los Angeles Lakers game.

“I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens. You are deeply missed beloved Kobe,” Be-

With the purpose of bringing awareness on Financial Inclusion NSRLM, Tseminyu Block held a Financial Inclusion Mela in collaboration with the line departments under Tseminyu Block on 28th January, at Town hall, Tseminyu. Yhunsilo Tep Area Coordinator (SISD) chaired the programme, while Rev L. Tsela said the opening prayer, and a special number was presented by KENGU VLO, Terogvunyu village. BPM, BMMU Tseminyu, Shwenlozu Thong in his keynote address stated the importance of Financial Inclusion, and one must not take financial literacy for granted; as in, this fast growing world it plays a great role in our day-to-day life. To encourage and clarify the various Governments sponsored schemes and benefits, resource persons from Rural Development (RD), Social welfare, Health and Family welfare, Agri Department, State Bank of India and NStCB came forward for the programme.

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Rani Rampal wins ‘Athlete of the Year’ award

New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI): Indian women’s team captain Rani Rampal on Thursday became the first-ever hockey player world-wide to win the prestigious ‘World Games Athlete of the Year’ award.

The World Games announced the winner on Thursday after 20 days of polling by sports fans world-wide. “Indian hockey superstar Rani is The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019! Huge congratulations!,” the World Games said in a statement.

“With an impressive number of votes, 199,477, Rani is the clear winner of the Athlete of the Year race, where sports fans all over the world have voted for their favourite during 20 days of polling in January. All in all, over 705,610 votes were cast during the poll,” it added.

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Rani’s leadership, the Indian women’s team qualified for just the third Olympic Games in its history.

“I dedicate this award to the entire hockey fraternity, my team and my country. This success has only become possible with the love and support from hockey lovers, fans, my team, coaches, Hockey India, my government, friends from Bollywood,

fellow sportspersons and my countrymen who have continuously voted for me,” said Rani, who was recently named among the Padma Shri awardees.

“Special thanks to FIH for nominating me for this prestigious award.

Thank you to The World Games Federation for this recognition,” she added.

“Rani is an inspirational athlete, and a role

model for many in India.

It was amazing to see the support the Indians, even as high up as Mr Rijiju, the Minister of State, Youth Affairs and Sports, gave to her in this vote together with the Hockey fans all around the world. This is what sport is about: uniting people from different backgrounds and different countries,” said International World Games Association President Jose Perurena.

The International Hockey Federation also congratulated Rani on being named for the award.

“Congratulations @ imranirampal for becoming the first ever Hockey athlete to win the prestigious @TheWorldGames Athlete of the Year award!” the FIH, who nominated Rani for the award, said in its twitter handle.

“On behalf of FIH and the global hockey community, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Rani for

having been voted The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019. This is an acknowledgement of her outstanding performances - together with her teammates - and her dedication to hockey and her leadership,” FIH CEO Thierry Weil said.

“This prestigious Award is also a great recognition for hockey globally.

Furthermore, we are working hard for and looking forward to having Hockey 5s as a demonstration sport at The World Games 2021.” A total of 25 athletes have been nominated for this award from their respective sports by their international federations.

The FIH has recommended Rani’s name for her outstanding performances and her ability to lead by example. Second in the race with over 92,000 votes was Karate star Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine and Canadian powerlifting world champion Rhaea Stinn.

IOA confident Meghalaya can host National Games 2022

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SHILLONG, JAN 30: A co-ordination and games technical conduct committee of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday exuded confidence that Meghalaya can host the National Games, 2022. The three-member committee committee led by chairman Raj Kumar Sacheti, visited the sites proposed for building of a stadium, games village, and other facilities at Umsawli in the outskirts of Shillong. “The initial discussion we had yesterday and we saw the sites today and after a meeting with Sports minister, we are confident that Meghalaya can host the games in October-November 2022,” Sacheti said.

He said the purpose of the visit was to find the status/update on the national games which the IAO has allotted to Meghalaya to host. “In terms of sites for sports village and stadium they (Meghalaya) proposed are suitable. They have two

consultants for the venue design, and the other which is preparing the reports and other things. With these parameters, we are confident that they are fully prepared and the games can happen in October-November 2022,” he explained.

Sacheti who was special adviser for the 12th South Asian Games, which Shillong co-hosted along with Guwahati in 2016, informed that the government has already handed over the green field, and lands have been handed over.

However, he said the State government is now waiting from the ministry of social justice as they are preparing for the cabinet approval for the bidding documents and once the government get the approval, they will invite the tender.

Asked what kind of magic can be done so that Meghalaya can complete the massive sports infrastructure within two years, Sacheti said, “... If you have the will power, if you decide to do it,

how much time will it take?

We have two and half years, and with these timelines, they have prepared all the tender documents and everything.

If the bidding documents are out then major construction work will start in June and yes we can achieve the target.” Sacheti also said that two and half years is a good time to construct the venue if they can start by the June timeline.

Asked if it is true that the 39th national games in Meghalaya will be held in 2023, Sacheti said, “We had a discussion with the government and when the IOA had allotted the games to Meghalaya, they wanted it to be held in 2022 as it coincides with the 50th year of statehood celebration. For that reason, we have a firm decision with the government which is keen to host the games in 2022. So we will submit the report to IOA and I am 100 per cent sure we will have the slot for 2022.

In due course we will submit the report.”

India- NZ T20I series: India to experiment Aus Open: Djokovic beats Federer in straight sets to reach final

Wellington, Jan 30 (PTI): An unassailable lead has opened up the window for experimentation but there will be no letup in India’s intensity when they face a heartbroken New Zealand team in the fourth T2o International here on Friday. Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma combined to pull off a thrilling win via a Super Over in the third game for a 3-0 lead and a maiden T20I series win on New Zealand soil.

There is only a short turnaround time for the last two matches, back-toback in Wellington and Mt. Maunganui on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

Both teams spent Thursday travelling from Hamilton to Wellington, and with a similar tight schedule for the final game of the series as well, there seems to be little chance of nets for either match. While a five-match T20I series is a rarity, India’s early victory means both sides can contemplate various permutations in light of the T20 World Cup later in the year. From an Indian perspective, need of the hour is to find a balance between

experimentation and the winning desire. Both skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri pride themselves on a win-at-all-times mentality, and they have a rare chance to blank out a 5-0 sweep in this T20I series, thus etching out a slice of history. Kohli even mentioned the same in the post-match presentation at Seddon Park on Wednesday night.

India wouldn’t need to change too much to retain a near full-strength playing eleven. There are obvious contenders for certain spots in both batting and bowling department should experimentation kick in.

Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are waiting for opportunities, with the former expected to get a look-in.

Pant’s call-up would depend on which batsman is left out, and whether KL Rahul will continue to keep wickets.

While the top trio is assured of places, Shreyas Iyer has been in superb touch and can claim to pin down a spot on his own as well. Both Manish Pandey and Shivam Dube need more game time as well. Any of the top four can be rested over

the next two games. Indeed it wouldn’t be a stretch of imagination if one of Kohli and Rohit Sharma were alternately rested in Wellington and Mt. Maunganui.

Such a move would allow the youngsters to keep their spots whilst maintaining the experience in the side too.

More changes are to be expected in the bowling department. Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Navdeep Saini are waiting in the wings. All three may not get a look-in immediately. Rest assured though, the team management is sure to rotate a spinner and pacer each. Sundar is part of Kohli’s new-ball strategy on the big Australian grounds, so he can expect a run-in over the next two games.

Saini could replace Shardul Thakur, especially if Sundar adds his batting depth to the lower order. The final question would be over Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion.

While he had an off night in Hamilton, there ought to be thoughts about his workload. He is part of both the ODI and Test squads, and is a shoe-in for the T20 World Cup later on as well.

Melbourne, Jan 30 to 5-5. Federer broke back (IANS): World No. 2 Noand Djokovic did the same vak Djokovic remained on in the next game to take the course to a record extending set into the tie-breaker. eighth Australian Open title Djokovic rattled away after beating World No. 3 the first three points before Roger Federer in straight Federer got one back. Howsets in the semi-final on ever, the Serb rode the moThursday at the Rod Laver mentum and took the tieArena in Melbourne. break 7-1. Djokovic had won Federer raced to a three the set after being down 4-1, set lead in the first set before 40-0. Federer took a medical Djokovic came back to take break in the interval while the first set. He maintained Djokovic’s physician also the momentum and in the tended to him courtside. end, the scoreline read 7-6 Djokovic held the first game (1), 6-4, 6-3 in Djokovic’s comfortably and made Federfavour. The 32-year-old will er work to level things up in now face either Alexander the second. Federer managed Zverev or Dominic Thiem, to keep up until 4-4 after who will play their semiwhich, Djokovic held and Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in straight sets in the semi-final. final tie on Friday. broke to take the set 6-4.

The first set lasted well over an hour with Federer 4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY winning the first two games.

This was followed by conof secutive breaks with both Late N. KHACHOLO NGULLIE players winning sets on each (Died on 31/01/2016) other’s serve before Federer It's been four years since held and took the score you left us, for your eternal home to 4-1 in his favour. Both "though you have left us, you players managed to hold are always remembered in our on their serve in the next hearts." two games before Djokovic We deeply miss you. broke Federer twice in three games to take the score level Loving family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Kohli, calls ‘Life a Blessing’ in insta post

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND S/C. No. 09/20 NOTICE

01/10/1962 - 22/01/2020 The Family of LT. ZANUOVILIE SUOHU would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the individual, friends, neighbors, churches, relatives and all well wishers who stood with us in prayer, physically, spiritually and financially during his illness and sad demise of our beloved Father.

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

Loving wife, children & relatives K-272

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AFFIDAVIT

The Naga Kuotsu Union was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Mr. Satuo Kuotsu on the morning of 28th January, 2020. Late Satuo Kuotsu was a reknowned philanthropist and a senior citizen who had been associated with many organizations for the welfare of the people and the society. He was a great sportsperson and always showed keen interest in all youth activities. He was a founding member of the Naga Kuotsu Union, and its first President.

While the Naga Kuotsu Union is going to celebrate its Golden Jubilee on 18th April, 2020 at Sechu Zubza and was looking forward to his participation; the Union will really miss him. The vacuum created by him will never be filled.

We, the Naga Kuotsu Union express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and pray that his soul rest in eternal peace.

“A puo nko keze Naga Kuotsu Union pesiekelie teicie 50 Nyi nyituou keba tei-u nu nuo tuote, n sa mo di nyiketuo runoumo thor ho“.

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(Er. Neisievilie L. Kuotsu) President Naga Kuotsu Union

(Haikambe Kuotsu) Secretary Naga Kuotsu Union

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H a m i lto n, Ja n 3 0 (IANS): India skipper and one of the most loved cricketing personality Virat Kohli has now shared a new image of him giving his opinion that ‘life is a belssing’. After winning the ongoing five-match T20I rubber, with two games to spare, Kohli decided to spend some time with nature, away from his cricketing duties. In a image shared by himself on Instagram, Kohli is seen sitting on the stairs near a lake in a picturesque location and captioned it -‘Life is a blessing.’

Earlier on Wednesday, run-machine Kohli added another feather to his cap on when he surpassed former skipper M.S. Dhoni to score most runs in T20Is as India captain. Kohli took only 37 matches to go past Dhoni’s tally of 1112 runs as captain in T20I cricket. South Africa captain Faf du Plessis holds the record for most runs as captain in T20I cricket with 1273 runs. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has 1148 runs in T20Is.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND S/C. No. 13/20 NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHER CLAIMANTS(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Chungio Lotha has been applied by Smti. Thungchano Lotha, R/o. Elumyo Village, H.No./Ward No…., Wokha, Nagaland W/o. Lt. Chungio Lotha for possession of; i. SBI bearing A/C No. 11766526236. ii. PPO No. Pen/Com-13698/NL/S/15718 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 28/02/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 28/01/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-38

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Virat Kohli

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHER CLAIMANTS(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late T. Robin Tungoe has been applied by Smti. T. Nvolo, R/o. Tsumang ‘B’ Colony, H.No./Ward No 189, Wokha, Nagaland W/o. Lt. T. Robin Tungoe for possession of; 1. SBI bearing A/C No. 11766534951 (Joined Account Book), Wokha Branch.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 23/02/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 23/01/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-40

I, Smti Obeca Sema, D/o Suyeto Zhimo, R/o H/No. 97, Thahekhu Village Dimapur, Nagaland made this affidavit to declare that my name has been inadvertently entered as "S. OBECA ZHIMO" in my NBSE Admit Card bearing Sl. No. 01486 and Roll No. 862, whereas my actual name is "OBECA SEMA" as entered in my Aadhaar card bearing No. 777392644734. The name "S. OBECA ZHIMO" and "OBECA SEMA" refers to same and one person i.e. me.

Solemnly sworn before Shri. Hukavi Zhimomi, Notary Public.

Regd. No. 30/2020, dated 30/01/2020.

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I, Smti. Obeca Sema, D/o. Suyeto Zhimo, R/o. H/No. 97, Thahekhu Village Dimapur, Nagaland made this affidavit to declare that my husband's name has been inadvertently entered as "KUMAR RAI" in my Indian Passport bearing Passport No. F0833387, whereas my husband's name has been officially adopted/change from "KUMAR RAI" to "KAKUTO SUMI" as per the Declaration bearing Regd. No. 375/15, dated 14/05/15.

The name "KUMAR RAI" and "KAKUTO SUMI" refers to same and one person. Henceforth, I shall use the name "KAKUTO SUMI" as my husband's name in all my official and future correspondences.

Solemnly sworn before Shri. Hukavi Zhimomi, Notary Public. Regd. No. 31/2020, dated 30/01/2020.

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PBL: Li, Yiu power NE Warriors to victory

HYDERABAD, JANUARY 30: A day after losing to Hyderabad Hunters, North Eastern Warriors bounced back to beat the Mumbai Rockets in the second tie of the double header at the Star Sports Premier Badminton League held at the GMC Balayogi Sats Indoor Stadium here in Hyderabad today. The Warriors were in control of the tie right from the start with Michelle Li, Lee Cheuk Yiu and the mixed doubles pair of Lee Yong Dae and Kim Ha Na each fetching a win for the team.

The result meant the former runners-up Rockets are on a four-match losing streak and are yet to open their account in the fifth edition of the PBL. Michelle Li had stunned world champion PV Sindhu a day ago when the Warriors clashed with the Hyderabad Hunters. It wasn’t much different today as well as the former Commonwealth Games gold medallist staved off a challenge from rising talent Shriyanshi Pardeshi to win the Trump match,

Michelle Li has made an instant impact for North Eastern Warriors.

15-9, 15-11. 2020 Indonesia Masters semi-finalist Lee Cheuk Yiu had previously lost both his BWF meetings to 2014 Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap with their most recent match happening at the India Open last March.

But this time it was a very different version of the North Eastern Warriors shuttler who was riding high on the confidence of a good start to the new season. Yiu’s aggression

and quick footwork made life difficult for the Indian who conceded the opening game 12-15.

Kashyap, however, was able to remain close on Lee’s heels at 7-8 in the second game but a barrage of scorching smashes from the Warriors ace took the game away from the Mumbai shuttler. Lee’s pace and power was too much for the Indian to handle as Lee raced away to 14-7.

Kashyap was able to make

a late push briefly as he took four points in a row.

The Hong Kong ace made no mistake after that as he wrapped up the match 1512, 15-11 to seal the tie for North Eastern Warriors.

Earlier, the legendary Lee Yong Dae and Kim Ha Na displayed some steely resolve and grit to grind out a 15-7, 5-15, 15-10 win against Mumbai’s Kim Sa Rang and Pia Zebadiah Bernadeth in the mixed doubles rubber.

coronavirus: China postpones football matches

Beijing, Jan 30 (IANS): The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Thursday that all the domestic matches of the 2020 season will be postponed for better control of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

“In order to cooperate with the nationwide prevention to curb the 2019-nCoV virus and to ensure the health of all football-related people, the CFA decided to delay all levels of domestic football matches in 2020 season from now on,” said the Chinese football governing body, reported Xinhua news agency.

The CFA also noted that they will maintain close communication with national authorities to adjust and publish the season schedule accordingly. The 2020 season Chinese Super League was originally scheduled to kick off on February 22.

In addition, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Wednesday that all four Chinese clubs will first play three away games in their Asian Champions League group matches.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020

ISL: Sandhu heroics help Bengaluru secure three points Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS): Bengaluru FC secured a narrow 1-0 win against Hyderabad to keep pace with the top spot aspirants in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kanteerava Stadium here on Thursday.

Nishu Kumar’s seventh minute strike turned out to be enough for the hosts to claim full points as Hyderabad failed to convert multiple chances including a penalty strike. The Blues are now second in the standings with 28 points from 15 games, while Hyderabad continued their woeful run and remain bottom of the table.

Nishu Kumar provided Bengaluru a stunning opening goal. Dimas Delgado’s corner delivery from the right towards the edge of the box was met with a ferocious volley that sent the ball into the back of the net.

Hyderabad were alert to the situation and looked to get back into the game immediately. Nikhil Poojary cut in from the right flank and with the Bengaluru defence opting not to press, the

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

winger produced a curling effort that missed the frame of the goal by inches.

The visitors were allowed their major opening in the 23rd minute when Suresh Singh fouled Marcelinho inside the box. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the Blues’ hero in goal as he kept out Marko Stankovic’s penalty attempt towards the bottom left corner and then saved the rebound by Bobo.

Bengaluru missed another chance to double their lead soon after the restart. With both teams looking to make inroads into their respective final third, a simple pass from Juanan was flicked into the path of Udanta by Khabra. The

Hyderabad defence failed to properly clear the ball and it fell for Brown who couldn’t get a shot away in time before Hyderabad goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani made the save.

Brown had another chance to score in the 55th minute when he cut in from the left but from a one-onone scenario, Kattimani rushed off his line and made himself big to deny the striker.

The Blues took control of the game in midfield and denied the visitors space to operate as the second-half wore on.

New Bengaluru signing Nili Perdomo could have scored on his debut after coming on as a substitute, only to see the goalpost deny him twice in quick succession.

Bengaluru were almost left to rue those misses when Hyderabad substitute Liston Colaco entered the box after a lovely one-two with Adil Khan, but his shot from point-blank range was tipped away spectacularly by Gurpreet, helping his side clinch all three points.

1st Zayevoto Kiso is SASA under-16 wrestling champ WDFA tourney: A1 Tsungiki toRonaldo top 200mn and Vankhosung register wins followers on Insta

The winners of the junior wrestling category with Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso and others.

The closing function as chaired by SASA joint athletics & games secretary Neisavoto Albert Zashiimo.

Prize distribution was led by SASA joint wrestling secretary Vimhal Kikhi while vote of thanks was proposed by SASA vice president Zaprani Mekro.

Mhathung Humtsoe of Humtso FC was cautioned in the 20th minute for unsporting behavior. In the second match, A1 Tsungiki defeated RCR FC by 5-2.

Silo became the first player in the tournament to score hatrick by finding the net in the 16th, 55th and 64th minute of the mach. Yanzothung Kikon also contributed two goals for A1.

Vankhosung FC defeated Midland Youth Organisation (MYO) by 3-1.

Elothung, Yanrenthung and Worhon Kikon contributed a goal each for Vankhosung FC while the lone goal for MYO came from Rena.

Rhonbemo of MYO was also cautioned in the 40th minute for unsporting behavior. Officials from Nagaland Referee Association are assisting the organizers in officiating the tournament.

Tomorrows match update: 1st match- Longsa Sports Association Vs Home Guards & Civil Defense.

2nd match- Vungoju Football Club Vs Midland Youth Organisation.

3rd match- Pangti Xi Vs Forest Football Club.

4th match- Friends Club Wokha Village Vs Humtso Football Club.

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS): Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to reach the 200 million followers mark on Instagram and this tally is only bettered by the social media platform itself with 330M followers. Ronaldo shared a video on his social media thanking his fans and followers after reaching this milestone saying: “Wow 200 million!!! Thank you to each and every one of you for sharing this journey with me every day!!’

According to a recent study by the Instagram marketing company, Hopper HQ, the Portugal national team skipper earns a whopping 900,000 euros for every sponsored post he makes.

This gives him a yearly income of 48 million euros which is more than he earns from his club side Juventus (estimated 34 million euros). Lionel Messi has the second-most Instagram earning with an estimated 23.3 million euros.

Kohima, Jan 30 (NPN): Zayevoto Kiso bagged the champion title of Under-16 category of 58th wrestling meet of Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) held here at Kohima Local Ground on Friday.

Zayevoto from Sakhabama recieved a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 while Theja-

sevo Mejura of Phesama who secured second position received Rs. 15,000.

Atou Riilu of Mima in the third position was awarded Rs. 8000 while fourth place winner Sweyiesal Kotso of Kidima pocketed Rs. 5000. Atou Riilu was adjusted as the best tactic wrestler Under 16

MCC to tour Pak for series of matches

Huvo Vese bags PAWA Under-16 wrestling title I can score in Scotland also: Bala Devi

Lahore, Jan 30 (IANS): The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed their squad for next month’s Pakistan tour. The MCC is sending a 12-member squad to Lahore next month to play a series of matches, with its President Kumar Sangakkara leading the side.

The concept of the tour to the country has been a long-stated aim of the MCC World Cricket Committee.

Speaking on the tour, MCC Assistant Secretary (Cricket) John Stephenson said: “We are thrilled to be able to name a strong squad for this tour, which blends youth and experience for a strong side of high quality.”

“We have really appreciated the collaborative approach from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan Super League, which has enabled us to arrange fixtures against sides preparing for this year’s PSL tournament as well as to secure the services of some of those participating,” he was quoted as saying by the PCB. MCC’s squad includes experienced all-rounder Ravi Bopara, who switched from Essex to Sussex this winter and has most recently been playing in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Warwickshire contribute three players to the squad with Michael Burgess, Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Will Rhodes all included.

Hannon-Dalby and Rhodes toured Nepal with the MCC in November.

category and awarded with Rs. 5000 while Atuo Tevo of Kidima was declared as best tactic wrestler in senior category and also received Rs. 5000. Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, Managing Director KOHIMAS graced the closing function as the guest of honour and gave away prize to the winners.

WOKHA, JAN 30: A1 Tsungiki and Vankhosung FC registered wins in the ongoing 10th edition of the Lotha Football Championship organized by Wokha District Football Association played at the Wokha local ground.

In the first match, Young Generation faced Humtso FC which ended in 1-1 draw. Elias scored an early goal for Humtso FC in the 5th minute of game.

Young Generation then persevered giving a hard time to Humtso FC defenders to find an equalizer when Roland scored in the 60th minute to make the tally 1-1.

Jalukie Valley Open Football Tourney postponed JALUKIE, JAN 30: The 14 Jalukie Valley Open Football Tournament under the aegis of Jalukie Valley Youth Organization (JVY0) scheduled to be held from February 11 at Jalukie ‘B’ Local Ground has been postponed to February 18 due to inevitable circumstances. A press

Under-16 wrestling winners (front row) along with selected senior wrestlers on Friday.

Kohima, Jan 30 (NPN): Huvo Vese emerged champion of the 1st Under-16 wrestling tournament of Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) held at Phek Local Ground on Friday.

Vese of Lozaphuhu village pocketed a cash prize of 20,000, while Kuveluto Rhakho of Kutsapo village, Johi Rhakho of Phek vil-

lage in second and third position respectively, walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 and 10,000 respectively.

Thenuveyi Vero of Cepoketa village will join the 3 winners in the forthcoming 1st edition of Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) for Under-16 championship at Phek Town on 19 February next.

Meanwhile, 12 senior wrestlers will represent PAWA in the forthcoming 28th wrestling tournament of CWA at Phek town on 18 February next- Vekuzo Vezuh, Serayi, Kuluveto Rhakho, Basayi Keyho, Vekutho Soho, Surhovoyi Nienu, Raku Rhakho, Kewecholo Akami, Beduhu Khamo, Kuchohu Curha, Kuluvezo Soho and Kutu Lohe.

We are completely devastated: Bryant’s wife Vanessa New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS): Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa Bryant has spoken out for the first time since her husband and daughter Gianna’s demise in a helicopter crash. Vanessa said the family is ‘completely devastated’ by the tragedy.

“We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe - the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna - a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful

“There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever,” Vanessa added.

Retired NBA star Kobe was one of five people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas in southern California on Sunday. Bryant was Wife of late Basketball legend, Vanessa Bryant has broken silence on the death of her daughter, Gigi, and husband. travelling with at least three other people and his daughdaughter, and amazing sis- Capri,” she wrote on her ter in his private helicopter ter to Natalia, Bianka, and Instagram account. when it went down.

release by Jalukie Valley Youth Organisation further informed that the last date of submission of entry form will be extended to February 15 and also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. For further information, interested club/team can contact 6909250544/6909028097.

Kolkata , J an 3 0 (IANS): Goal-machine Bala Devi, who on Wednesday made history after being roped in by Scottish club Rangers FC, feels this exposure will further propel her to get better and she is confident of scoring a lot of goals in Scotland riding on her reservior of experience back home.

Rangers FC announced the signing of Bala from Manipur Police Sports Club, subject to international clearance.

The 29-year-old will join the club on an 18month deal after a successful spell on trial at Rangers in November.

This will make Bala the first Indian woman to become a professional footballer anywhere in the world and she also becomes the Rangers’ first Asian international footballer.

“I had confidence. For 14 years, I have represented India, 17 years I played for my state (Manipur) and I have played in Europe twice. I feel, maybe, if I give my best I can do it. I know I can score goals there too like I do here,” Bala said.

Bala is the current topscorer for India with 52 goals. She also has over 100 goals in 120 games at the domestic level besides being two-time AIFF Women Player of the Year (2015, 2016). Bala has also skippered the national team

Bala Devi

in an international career which began when she was 15 years old.

“It all started when I used to play football with the boys back home,” she said.

“I always beleived girls could play, when in 2005 I played for India in Korea, scored goals, I felt we can do better than them too.”

Bala has already had one stint in Maldives with New Radiants Sports Club, and said at 29, the move comes at the right time in her career.

“It was very different (in Maldives). 25 days to one month in Maldives I spent with New Radiant Sports Club. That was one step in the right direction.

We did not know what is a league and how it is played.

“I was very confident because I’ve been playing for the national team for 14 years as I said, so I felt that

I can make it if I tried my best. We played a friendly there and I scored twice, and I’m sure I will score in the league as well,” she said about her trials in Scotand.

In Bala’s case, the onus was on the club to legally clear her contract as she did not automatically fit in the eligibility criteria to play in the United Kingdom. She was granted the UK work permit on a special exemption.

The eligibility rules for a woman footballer to ply her trade in the UK specify that the player’s country should be ranked in the top40 of the FIFA rankings, and that the player should have played in a minimum of 75 per cent of international matches in the last two years. As per the latest rankings, the Indian women’s team is ranked 57th.

Bala, thus, did not fulfill the eligibility criteria.

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