January 8, 2021

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Trump supporters storm US Capitol

Bird flu alert: AH&VS deptt 4 dead in violence before Cong certified Biden’s win issues advisory

(L) Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber. (R) Trump supporters protest inside the US Capitol. (PTI/AP)

WASHINGTON, JAN 7 (PTI/Agencies): In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building here and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice Presidentelect Kamala Harris in the election.

The Electoral College votes of Biden and Harris were finally approved early on Thursday after both the Senate and the House of Representatives rejected

Fuel prices hiked for second day DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Thursday increased petrol price by 21-24 paise per litre and diesel by 26-29 paise across the major cities of the country taking retail prices to an all-time high as OMCs raised prices for the second successive day after almost a month-long gap. After today’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.86.59 per litre while diesel price increased to Rs. 77.55 per litre. In the state capital, price of petrol price was raised to Rs. 87.55 per litre and diesel price was hiked to Rs.78.24 per litre. Currently, the OMCs align the domestic fuel prices with that of global benchmarks by taking into account any alterations in foreign exchange rates.

all objections raised by the Republicans to the votes in the states of Pennsylvania and Arizona.

In the presidential election held on November 3, Biden and Harris received 306 electoral votes, while President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence got 232. The counting of Vermont’s three electoral votes put Biden and Harris over the 270-threshold needed to win the presidency.

The 78-year-old Democratic leader and his 56-year-old Indian-origin deputy will be inaugurated on January 20, it was announced after the constitutional process was finally

completed by a joint session of Congress.

In the violence on Wednesday, four people died, including one woman who was shot by a police officer, amid protests and rioting on Capitol Hill that resulted in dozens of demonstrators being arrested, police said.

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee called the rioting by pro-Trump demonstrators “shameful” during a news conference.

One woman was shot and killed by Capitol Police during the rioting. Police said three other people - a woman and two men - died

after apparently suffering “separate medical emergencies” near the Capitol grounds. In a statement released just after the certification was finalised, Trump acknowledged his election loss. He said that even though he disagrees with the outcome, “there will be an orderly transition on January 20th.”

“I have always said we would continue our ... fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history, it’s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again!” (Cont’d on p-6)

Cab sub-committee recommends total review of reservation policy Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): Cabinet sub-committee has recommended total review of the reservation policy in the State. The decision was taken during the cabinet subcommittee’s meeting here on Wednesday wherein the members discussed about Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).

Informing this to a section of media persons on the sideline of the swearing0in ceremony of David Thingchum Sangtam as NPSC member, at Raj Bhavan here on Thursday, planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu admitted that it could take time to review the entire reservation policy, but, he stressed that it was time for DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): review.

Apropos news item “State He said though some govt effects bureaucratic re- members could not attend jig”, published on January 7, Lungeishing, NCS, jt. secretary has been transferred and posted as joint secretary industries & commerce while Hotolu Swu, NCS, joint secretary soil & water conservation has been transferred and posted as commissioner of excise vice Orenpomo Kikon, NCS relieved, and not as rendered.

Corrigendum

To work out formula after consultations the cabinet sub-committee meeting, those present called for total review of the reservation policy.

The minister said suggestions were also made to invite intellectuals from all areas, including ENPO, and other tribes to work out a formula since the reservation review could not be held time and again.

Considering different population figures in various districts, he emphasized that it was time to review the reservation policy, adding that even the roster policy needs to be reviewed as well.

He said the meeting put forward its recommendation to the cabinet for approval.

Meanwhile, on the de-

mand and deadline set by Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) that expires on January 10, Kronu said the cabinet has entrusted minister P Paiwang Konyak and adviser Toshi Wungtung to hold discussion with the federation.

However, ENSF president Sipili Sangtam claimed that till Thursday the duo had not met them or held any kind of meeting.

Speaking to media persons, Sangtam reiterated that ENSF had given the deadline of January 10 to the State government to address its “legitimate demand”, stating that upon expiry of the deadline, the federation would hold a meeting with its units and decide further course of action.

He however appreciated the State government for keeping the appointment of chairman and other members of NSSB in abeyance.

DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): In view of the recent ingress of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the country especially in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, the Animal Husbandry &Veterinary Services (AH&VS) department has issued an advisory for preparedness, control and containment of avian influenza (bird flu), which is caused by H5N8, an Influenza Type-A Virus.

In a press release, AH&VS director Dr. Budhi Lama has requested public to report unusual sickness and mortality of poultry birds, ducks and pet birds to the nearest veterinary health centre. The department has also advised the public not to handle and consume such poultry birds/ducks which have died suddenly.

However, the department said that it was safe to consume healthy poultry birds/ ducks/turkeys etc.

Poultry owners have been requested not to mix outside (unknown source) live poultry birds/ducks into their stock to prevent transmission of diseases.

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“If only we had the dynastic name, you or me would have led the party.”

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NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (NPN): Union Health ministry on Thursday asked all States to be prepared to receive the first supply of Covid-19 vaccine, which will be despatched to the States soon.

In a communiqué, the ministry said vaccine will be supplied to the identified consignee points of 19 States and union territories-- Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,

Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal-- by the supplier.

For the remaining 18 States and union territories-- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Daman and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttarakhand-- the vaccine will be received from their respective government medical store depots.

In this regard, Dr Pradeep Halder, advisor Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) of the Health ministry has requested all States to ensure the advance prepa-

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State govt asks Railway board to revoke decision to shift NL Express to Ledo Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): Taking cognizance of the report published in Nagaland Post on December 17, that the Northeast Railway Frontier (NFR) has decided to shift the starting/terminating point of Nagaland Express from Dimapur to Ledo (Upper Assam), the State government has written a letter to the CEO and Chairman of Railway Board, Ministry of Railways to revoke the decision.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, State chief secretary J. Alam informed that a letter was immediately initiated after the matter came to the government’s notice on December 18, 2020.

Alam said the letter was under the consideration of the Railway Board adding that status quo should be maintained by restoring the terminating/starting point of Nagaland Express at its original starting and stoppage point at Dimapur.

The chief secretary said the state has given reasons for its objection in the (Cont’d on p-6) letter and though no official

Vety deptt refutes viral social media post on parvovirus DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Reacting to social media rumours that “deadly parvovirus” has hit Nagaland, the district veterinary hospital Dimapur has said that parvovirus was “very much prevalent” in Dimapur district throughout the year, adding that it handles thousands of cases in a year approx 10-15 cases daily specially during winter.

District veterinary hospital, Dimapur in-charge, Dr. KN Zubemo Humtsoe, urged the pet owners/lovers not to panic as the disease can be prevented by vaccination on time preferably to 2 months old & booster dose after one month.

“It’s doesn’t infect humans, but morbidity in canine population is very high, if not treated mortality is very high in young puppies,” Dr. Humtsoe said.

Prepare to receive first batch of vaccine: Centre to States

19 States to receive vaccine through the supplier 18 States including Nagaland to get from govt medical stores

China likens US riots to HK pro-democracy protests

ration and readiness for the acceptance of forthcoming supply of the vaccine.

The further distribution of vaccine to the dis-

Guwahati/Khamakhya at 11.45 a.m.

Alam asserted that the starting/terminating point Nagaland Express at Dimapur greatly eased the problems of train travellers form Nagaland who travel to Guwahati for official, medical or business purposes and return the same day without halting at Guwahati. In addition, he said passengers flying by air also take advantage of the train to catch a connecting flight from Guwahati airport.

Considering all these, the chief secretary, in his letter, urged upon the Railway Board to revoke the decision of the NFR to make Ledo as terminating/starting point of Nagaland Express.

It may also be recalled that the report that was published in Nagaland Post on December 17,2020 had also attracted the attention of Dimapur Naga Student’s Union.

The Union has asked the NFR authorities to restore the original schedule failing which, it threatened to block all railways passing through Nagaland unless NFR revokes its decision.

Jungle fire in Jakhama doused Correspondent

Kohima, JAN 7 (NPN): In the backdrop of the wildfire raging at Dzükou range, another jungle fire broke out at Jakhama here on Thursday.

Although the fire had burnt trees and vegetation in an area spanning around 100 acres of land, fire tenders from both South and North fire stations along with local residents successfully doused the fire.

The fire broke out early morning on a small mount called Chemyo, part of Khadihela hillock, near St Joseph’s College, Jakhama. While it took fire tenders more than 10 hours to fully douse the fire, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Revenue officer Keviletuo Nisa and SDO (C) Kohima, Daniel Angami along with EACs-- Kezocha, Veneikho and Kevinguto were present at the site to coordinate and supervise the fire-controlling operation.

Adviser to chief minister, technical education and election Medo Yhokha, along with DC Kohima Mohammed Ali Shihab A, ADC Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, Jakhama Village Council chairman, DDMO Thejangulie Zao, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire & emergency services personnel and volunteers later visited the fire incident site.

Nagaland COVID tally 19960; 2 more deaths

tricts will be done as per the registered beneficiaries, for which a separate communication will be done shortly, DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Nagaland reported six new Halder stated in the letter.

COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday-- 3 in Dimapur, 2 in Kohima and 1 in Peren, Centre will be conducting the second nationwide taking the tally to 11960.

As per Health departmock drill on the Covid19 vaccination on January 8, to be held at three session sites of 736 districts across 33 States ment’s data, four more deaths were recorded on and UTs. Informing this during the video conferencing with Thursday-- 2 COVID-19 Health ministers and principal secretaries/ additional related and 2 deaths under chief secretaries of the States on Thursday to review the investigation, taking the preparedness, Union Health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan death toll 84 (72 COVID urged for their keen overview and personal indulgence to related, 10 non-COVID, 2 lead the whole exercise. The objective of the mock drill is under investigation).

Further, seven patients-to simulate the actual vaccine administration event. The entire planning of the vaccination drive including benefi- 4 in Dimapur and 3 in Kohiciary registration, microplanning and vaccination at the ma also have recovered from planned session site, will be tested under the leadership of the infection. Currently the State has 129 active cases.

District Collector/District Magistrate.

P T I a d d s : I n d i a ’s The dry run will also familiarize the State, District, Block and Hospital level officers on all aspects. This activ- COVID-19 caseload rose to ity will help administrators in strengthening the linkages 1,03,95,278 with 20,346 new between planning, implementation and reporting mecha- infections being reported in nisms, identification of any residual challenges prior to a day, while the number of the actual implementation and to provide confidence to recoveries surpassed one crore. the programme managers at all levels.

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response was received, yet he was in touch with the NF railway authorities.

As per the letter written by the chief secretary on December 18, the State regretted the decision of the NFR to extend Nagaland Express to Ledo which was 157 kms away from Dimapur station. The letter stated that the decision to take away Nagaland Express from Dimapur to Ledo would invite inconvenience to travellers since the station was the only rail link for Nagaland which is a landlocked hill state with poor connectivity.

In the letter, the state government also reminded that considering the poor railway connectivity and acknowledging Dimapur as the second highest revenue earning station, NFR introduced Nagaland Express in 2011 to mitigate the travelling plight of the people of the state.

Further, it reminded that train travellers from Nagaland have immensely benefitted by services of Nagaland Express which departs at 6 a.m. from Dimapur station and reaches

Smoke emanating from the forest in Jakhama.

They visited the site to gather first hand information about the incident and were informed that the fire was not related to Dzükou fire, which has been doused.

DDMA holds emergency meet: An emergency meeting of Kohima District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) was convened under the chairmanship of Shihab, who is also DDMA chairman, at his office (Cont’d on p-6) here on Thursday.

NSF objects to proposed PHE departmental exam DIMAPUR, JAN 7 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed departmental exam by the public health engineering department (PHE) for recruitment to various Group C posts on January 13, 2021.

NSF president Ninoto Awomi and general secretary Liremo R Kikon reiterated its earlier stand for a ‘complete ban of all departmental examinations for recruitment to Group C post until Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) is implemented in the state and that all existing vacancies must be requisitioned through NSSB only’.

NSF, therefore, appealed to the PHE department to refrain from going ahead with the proposed exam by respecting the as-

pirations of the youth and student community. The federation cautioned that it would be compelled to take up actions it deemed fit if the department and all other departments took up “any action in contravention of this public appeal.”

Further, NSF sought the cooperation of all aspiring candidates and urged them to abstain from the proposed departmental examination “in our collective bid” to uphold and protect the future of the youth and student community.

Meanwhile, NSF appealed to chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet colleagues to fast track the process of implementing NSSB in the state, adding that indefinitely withholding the NSSB would prove detrimental to the state as a whole.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 8

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun and very warm

29 14

Hazy sunshine

26 10

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

27 13

Hazy sunshine

26 7

Itanagar Partly sunny and pleasant

24 13

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

20 7

Kohima

Hazy sunshine

22 8

Aizawl Imphal

Dimapur Plenty of sun

27 12

Hazy sunshine

24 9

Tuensang Hazy sun and not as warm

19 6

Hazy sunshine

22 12

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine

21 7

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CRO observes 3rd foundation day

Pukhayi Assumi along with members of CRO. (NP)

Staff reporter DIMAPUR JAN 7 (NPN): Consumer Rights Organization (CRO), Nagaland observed its 3rd foundation day at Western Chakesang Hoho Building, Dimapur, on January 7, with advisor, food and civil supply, LMCP and Taxes, Pukhayi Assumi as special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Assumi stated that Nagaland had around three consumer rights societies working for the benefits of consumers and appealed consumer societies to be sincere in protecting consumers and urged them to work to protect the uneducated and consumers who were unaware of rights.

Urging CRO members to retrospect on their achievements in their three years course as consumer society, Assumi requested the organisation not to for-

get the objective to protect consumers and encouraged all consumer societies to encompass competitive ideas to assist consumers.

He assured CRO that the government was ready to assist and cooperate with the organisation and other NGOs with whatever facilities the government had received from the government of India.

Pukhayi further read out the guidelines by government of India; right to safety; right to be informed; right to choose; right to be heard; right to seek redressal and right to consumer education and stated that these should be amended in their duty as consumer right society.

Pukhayi also stated that Nagas had forgotten the essence of being self reliant and had become dependent on imports. He spoke about how during the times of the

forefathers, Nagas were self sufficient.

He opined that these massive imports of goods in the long run would only lead them to sickness and destruction of their economy.

He reminded that Nagas had sufficient resources and can sustain themselves without any import as they can grow sufficient organic essential commodities for the state.

Delivering keynote address, president CRO, James Jungio stated that CRO, Nagaland, comprised of state team and had 12 subordinate bodies looking after consumer welfare in their own district. The state team monitored and assisted the unit team in all activities in district while the state team was being monitored and assisted by national team.

He added that since launching of the organisation, CRO Nagaland

had been working to fight against corruption and to make awareness of rights of consumers, adding that it had been monitoring market prices on all commodities in collaboration with district administration and law enforcing agencies.

Jungio further informed that the organisation’s main objective for 2021-2022 was to conduct consumer rights and protection awareness campaign in all 12 districts and sub-division in collaboration with state govt. and Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection (LMCP).

He stated that if given opportunity, the organisation would serve needs of the people in providing sustainable knowledge to consumers in regards to rights and protection and assured to work hand in hand with state govt. to reform the society and to protect rights of consumers.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by working president, CRO, Ato Angami while associate Pastor, Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Vishiho Shohe pronounced invocation.

A special number was also presented by media coordinator, CRO, Aseto Zao and vote of thanks by Abeni Tsopoe.

Tuensang DPDB discusses issues of bridges, power & others

DIMAPUR: Tuensang District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held at DC’s conference hall Tuensang on January 7 wherein, DC and vice chairman DPDB, Kumar Ramnikant chaired the meeting.

According to DIPR report, the meeting deliberated on the status of old bridges under NH DC and vice chairman Tuensang DPDB, Kumar Ramnikant chairing the meeting. (DIPR) 202, relocation of 500KV transformer at New Tsaru village to feasible location and upgrading of the transformer.

Regarding registration of society, namely

Eastern Nagaland Agri & Allied Farmers Association, the meeting decided to send for a note from ENPO and to take consent from other districts Agri and Allied departments before forwarding to the government.

Work distribution for the Republic Day programme was also prepared.

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Zunheboto DPDB meeting

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Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 7 (NPN): David Thingchum Sangtam was sworn in as member Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) in a swearing in ceremony held at Dr. Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan here on Thursday.

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of secrecy to NPSC member.

A host of legislators led by minister planning and coordination, land

Gov R N Ravi with others during swearing in of member NPSC at Raj Bhavan.

revenue and parliamentary affairs Neiba Kronu, minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, NSMDC, V. Kashiho Sangtam, advisors, senior

news in Brief Get-together for ex-servicemen: PRO (Defence) Kohima has informed that a get-together for ex-servicemen of Naga regiment would be held on January 11 at Rangapahar Military Station. All ex-servicemen have been requested to confirm their attendance to make necessary arrangement; 06009499450, 07005089194 and 07005090533.

Wokha DPDB meeting postponed: Chairman DPDB, Wokha and Advisor for Horticulture & Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan informed that monthly DPDB meeting for the month of January will be held after Republic Day celebration.

Therefore all board members have been requested to take note of the same. Date of meeting will be intimidated later on.

TSUD emergency executive meeting: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has convened an emergency executive meeting on January 19, 10:30 a.m. at Tenyimi Union Complex. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

CRSA informs: Chukitong Range Sports Association (CRSA) has informed all concerned that annual CRSA meet 2021 would not be conducted owing to the pandemic. CRSA informed that it would however commemorate annual meet (68th CRSA meet) with picnic-cumexhibition matches in order not to blank out the annual event.

officials attended the swearing in ceremony. The newly inducted member was also accompanied by members of civil society groups from ENPO.

SVC holds meeting; adopts resolutions DIMAPUR: Samziuram village public held an emergency general meeting on January 4 at council hall and adopted a three-point resolution. A press release by Samziuram Village Council (SVC) head GB, Hingtung Chawang and chairman, Ramheu M Pame stated that the house deliberated on reports of illegal claim/survey/sale of land by some outsiders within Samziuram village jurisdiction/areas being developed by Samziuram villagers (bounded by south-veterinary land, West-Jalukieram village, West-Jalukie Sangtam village, East- Jalukielo village and Chuhaureu River). In this connection, the house firmly resolved to protect the Village Land at any cost from all form of illegal encroachment/claimed by outsiders, and further resolved to impose complete ban on sales of land/trespassing without proper verification by the village authority. Any person buying land from unauthorized person will be doing so at his/her own risk.

The house also had threadbare discussion on the village land and its resources, and resolved to affirm that the land being developed by Samziuram villagers, and its resources, be it above or beneath the earth, belongs to Samziuram village alone, hence outsiders would not be allowed to make any illegal claim or exploit under any circumstances Further, the house resolved to impose total ban on any form of hunting/ fishing/unauthorised exploitation of its wildlife and forest product by outsiders.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

The family of Late Chane Movi wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

Though words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and shared our burden.

But we sincerely pray that the Almighty God shower His blessings upon you all.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. NEIGRIHMS Hospital, Shillong 2. Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati 3. Zion Hospital, Dimapur 4. Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, Dimapur Hospital 5. Dr. Temsukaba Jentir, nurses & staff of Civil Hospital, Dimapur 6. CBC, Youth Dept. and Children Ministry, Unity Village, Dimapur 7. Nagamese Church, Seiuruzha Colony 8. Longsa Fellowship, Chumukedima 9. 15th NAP(IR) Mahila Baptist Church 10. Comrade of 13th NAP(IR) BN 11. Razeba Public Organization, Dimapur 12. Zhavame Union, Dimpaur 13. Tsupfume Union, Dimapur 14. Seuiruzha Colony, Chumukedima 15. All Ranks & Files of 15th NAP(IR) Mahila Bn, Chumukedima 16. All individuals, friends, neighbors, churches and well-wishers Loving Born on: 14/02/2017 Parents, brother, family members & relatives Died on: 31/12/2020

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DC Kohima reiterates ban on jungle burning DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner & Chairman DDMA Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has reiterated that the ban on burning of jungles would still remain enforced in Kohima district till further directions.

In an order, DC directed all village councils under Kohima district jurisdiction to inform and warn the public to refrain from burning of jungles which leads to serious loss of public property and also disturbs the ecological balance.

DC warned that any individual/village found violating the order would be strictly penalised under relevant sections of law and would be liable to payment of fines. DC stated that VDB grant to the village would also be withheld till such fines were paid.

Thingchum sworn-in as NPSC member

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Dimapur: Vice chairman DPDB and DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo has informed all concerned that District Planning Development Board (DPDB) meeting for the month of January will be held on January 12, 10 a.m. at DC conference hall. NH, Maducon company, PWD, PHED departments have been requested to attend the said meeting.

All heads of the offices of the district will be required to attend to discuss various issues including Republic day programme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

2 Timothy 4:7

Born : 04.05.1933 Died : 22.12.2020 Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.

A towering pillar of strength, snipped off from the family by the Almighty in His Gracious time. However sorrowful, we thank each and everyone who stood and supported us spiritually, morally and financially throughout his brief illness and untimely demise.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone of you individually, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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LATE HOVILI V SWU (LAZAMI VILLAGE)

30/03/1957 – 21/12/2020 Dearest Mom, In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we love you still. No matter where we are and what we do, your memories, love and prayers will always keep us smiling and happy.

We, the bereaved family would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every organisations, churches, friends, neighbours, individuals and well wishers who stood by us during our most difficult times.

We are unable to mention each and every individuals but we pray to our Almighty God to shower His abundant blessings upon you all.

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Gauhati HC Rejects Akhil Gogoi’s bail plea

GUWAHATI, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): The Gauhati High Court on January 7 rejected the bail plea of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi, reports The Sentinel Assam.

Gogoi’s lawyer, Krishna Gogoi speaking to media said, “ We are not sure on what ground the bail was rejected as we are yet to receive the judgement copy.”

“The hearing started at 10:30 AM and the judgement came against Gogoi now we are waiting for the judgement copy at 12:00 noon, “ he added.

The leader was challenging his conviction based on a case related to CAA riots which took place in December 2019.

Gogoi is currently undergoing treatment at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Earlier, the Gauhati High Court had granted

File photo of Akhil Gogoi being taken into police custody.

Bank of India branch in Dibrugarh district during the protests in December.

However, the founder of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti still faces other

cases by the National Investigation Agency. Gogoi was arrested in December 2019 for leading a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act outside

Giving utmost priority to make the public feel safe and secure: Mnp CM

Meghalaya aims to revive agriculture sector

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 7: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday asserted that his government was giving utmost priority to make the public feel safe and secure round the clock.

Singh was addressing a gathering after inauguration of an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) at Sekmai and laying foundation stones for two women’s market at Sekmai and Kanglatombi in Imphal.

Addressing the grand gathering at Kanglatombi, Singh recalled the responsibilities taken up by women of Manipur since time immemorial to safeguard the state in various circumstances. He added that women could now contribute more towards the growth of the state’s economy as the law and order situation of the state has considerably improved.

The chief minister further said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women empower-

Gogoi bail in three cases filed by the police in connection with the CAA protests. The cases relate to the burning of a circle office, a post office and a United

ment to protect and uphold the integrity of women, the state government had already constructed women’s markets in seven hill districts.

The government had planned to construct 10 more women’s markets in valley districts of which foundation stones of five markets had been laid till today, he added.

He also sought support from the locals of Sekmai and Kanglatombi to avoid any disturbance during the construction so that the market could be completely constructed within six months.

Singh further appealed to the public to access benefits from certain government schemes through concerned authorities and come up if there is any grievance so that they could be redressed at the earliest.

Attending the function, state forest minister Awangbow Newmai said that bandhs and strikes had now become outdated and was not a proper channel for expressing one’s grievances.

Stating that government is for the people, he appealed to the public to use proper channels in raising issues and problems to the concerned authorities.

Rajya Sabha Maharaja MP Sanajaoba Leishemba who graced the function as president stated that women of Manipur had played major roles in shaping the state since time immemorial and so the women’s markets are being constructed as a mark of respect to them.

He appealed to the implementing agency to complete the construction as soon as possible to facilitate women vendors in their earnings.

The ITI inaugurated today was constructed by Manipur Tribal Development Corporation Ltd under Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in North Eastern States (ESDI) while the implementing agency for the construction of the two women’s market will be Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd (MPHC Ltd).

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Shillong, Jan 7: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that the government has implemented several initiatives under the ‘Restart Meghalaya Mission’ to revive the agriculture sector that has been hard hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “To suit the needs of a post-COVID world, many initiatives have been implemented in the State.

From low-interest rates for Meghalaya’s farmers to funds being sanctioned for setting up modern markets in the region, #Meghalaya is reviving back after the pandemic,” Sangma tweeted. “Farmers will be able to avail Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans with just 2 percent interest rate,” Sangma said, adding that, “Within one year, the reach of KCC programme will be doubled from the current number of 86, 000.”

Sangma also informed that 400 agri-entrepreneurs will be supported in the purchase of power tillers with 50 percent subsidy.

‘Sürümi Award Trust’ felicitates achievers

2020 SAT ‘Akighiche Saxu’ awardees.

DIMAPUR: 10th Sürümi Award Trust (SAT) presentation ceremony was held on December 29 at Nagaland Christian Revival Church (NCRC) with trustee, Shetoyi Yeptho as the guest speaker while chairman, Zunheboto Sürümi community & trustee, Y. Katovi Awomi exhorted the gathering.

A press release by SAT secretary, Hotoshe Sema stated that in his keynote address, SAT chairman, Hokuto Jakhalu appreciated retired chief secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir for authoring the trust and lauded the trustees for their generosity in upholding the cause for encouraging students of Sürümi village which could clearly be seen with the improved performances of Sürümi students in the class 10 examination.

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2020 SAT Akighiche Saxu awardees in rural category were Touki H. Sumi, Mount View School, Sürühuto, rural (Sürühuto area) Akukugha Sumi, Mount View School, Sürühuto; general (NBSE) Anitoli Aye, St. John Hr. Sec. school, Dimapur, while SAT-PGLAAMC award for subject topper in Sümi (MIL) amongst Sürühuto area students was bagged by Kilikali Aye, Mount View School, Sürühuto.

‘Akighiche Saxu’ which carries a citation and cash award of Rs. 10,000 was enhanced to Rs. 20,000 in commemoration of its 10th anniversary.

SAT Akighiche She pe (certificate of excellence) was awarded to three candidates from the village that secured admission to various professional degree courses in 2020; Likivi I.

Awomi, MBBS; Lydia Achumi BE (Civil); Hukavi Achumi B. Tech Civil.

Two gold medallists; Vikali H. Jakhalu, in M.Sc. (chemistry) under NU and Katoni G. Sümi in MA (political science) under ICFAI University, Nagaland were also felicitated during the ceremony and awarded special Akighiche Shepe.

Earlier, the ceremony was chaired by Hokuto Jakhalu and Hotoshe Sema, Pastor Peka Zhimo pronounced invocation, choral by church leaders, special prayer for awardees by Pastor Hekuto Ayemi and benediction by women Pastor Akatoli Achumi.

Meanwhile, to facilitate the growth of the trust, eleven trustees from Sürümi village were also inducted into SAT.

the Jorhat deputy commissioner’s office.

The NIA said that Gogoi has been booked for “waging a war against the nation”, conspiracy and rioting.

Meanwhile, supporters of the KMSS leader took to the streets and raised slogans against the BJP led Assam government. It is to be mentioned that students, supporters and other well-wishers of Gogoi were anticipating the release of Gogoi, however, they had to fall back. Notably, the mother of Akhil Gogoi said, “We do not have fate in the Assam government any more.

What was the crime of my son?”

“The Assam government is scared of him as he is vocal,” she added.

Gogoi has been in jail since December 2019 on charges of instigating violence during anti-CAA agitation in Assam.

9 new COVID cases push Mizoram’s tally to 4,256 Aizawl, Jan 7 (PTI): Nine more persons, including two BSF jawans, have tested positive for COVID19 in Mizoram, pushing the tally in the state to 4,256 on Thursday, an official said.

Of the nine new cases, six were reported from Aizawl district and three from Lunglei district, he said.

Seven patients have returned from other states, the official said, adding that only one patient has developed symptoms of COVID-19 and the rest are asymptomatic. Mizoram now has 88 active COVID19 cases, while 4,160 people have recovered from the virus. The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state is 97.75 per cent. The state has also reported eight COVID-19 fatalities till date.

Mizoram has so far tested 1,84,069 samples, including 924 samples on Wednesday.

Meghalaya on alert on bird flu, advisory issued Correspondent Shillong, Jan 7: The Meghalaya government on Thursday alerted all district authorities to report any unusual death of poultry and migratory birds respectively.

The government has however decided not to impose ban import of poultry into the State as of now.

“The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department held a meeting and issued an advisory in which the Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) and also the forest department were alerted over the reported death of birds in some states of the country,” Joint Director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department, K.B.Sahkhar said.

Apart from the RRTs and the forest department, Sahkhar said department has also issued advisory to the general public and the poultry farmers have been alerted to report any

unusual deaths. Meghalaya has an estimated 35 to 37 lakh poultry population in the State.

“As of now we are not banning import of poultry into the State, but we are taking precautions based on the reports of deaths of birds in some states of the country,” Sahkhar said.

When asked, he said there have been no reports of such death of birds in the region, but it was felt necessary that adequate precautions were taken ahead of time. “We are also very cautious not to cause any panic, especially to our poultry farmers. We are also alerting the poultry farmers to take bio-security measures and not allow any people from outside into their premises,” Sahkhar said.

However, the general advisory to the public is to report about any unusual death of poultry to the nearest veterinary dispensary or district officers.

Need to empower women for progress of society: NCW Itanagar, Jan 7 (PTI): National Commission for Women (NCW) member Shyamala S Kunder has stressed on the need for empowering and giving more respect to women for progress and prosperity of the society.

Participating in an interaction and awareness training programme at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Wednesday, Kunder said that when power is given to women, they could be able to change the society in a harmonious manner with unity and integrity.

She said that every woman has to struggle to come up with flying colours for reaching their goals and dreams and stand on their own feet economically and politically.

She appreciated the functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) ofU. Kunder also suggested that the ICC composition, contact details and complaint mechanism should be displayed on the university or respective higher educational institutions

Pema Khandu with Shyamala S Kunder Ji and members of Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women on women’s rights issue and drug addiction. website.

She also suggested for an enabling environment as well as a conducive ecosystem for the present generation of youth and children alike.

The NCW member also called on Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday and discussed measures for reinforcing the security and wellbeing of the womenfolk in the state.

Mishra suggested to

the NCW member for attaching livelihood components for rescued women by providing a source of livelihood so that the Commission could guarantee a better life for the helpless women.

The governor while commending the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), the Department of Women and Child Development and Oju Welfare Association (OJA) for their praiseworthy contributions towards

women welfare, called for more shelters for rescued women and children.

“The rescued persons must be provided skilled training for self reliance through tailoring, weaving and handicraft work, service sector work, preferably the skill craft the rescued person is comfortable with,” Mishra added.

The NCW member appreciated the suggestions and assured to take it up at the national level for its appropriate implementation.

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Organisations condole demise of first Naga flag weaver DIMAPUR: Organisations expressed grief over the demise of late Lathon Kemp, one of the Naga women who weaved the first Naga national flag.

Late Lathon Kemp reportedly passed away on January 5 at her native village Sendenyu under Rengma region.

RSZ: Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) in a condolence note through its media cell stated that late Lathon Kemp made a monumental contribution in giving life to the “beautiful rainbow flag” adorned with Bethlehem star and laid solid ground for Naga identity and brought collective aspiration of the people.

RSZ offered homage to the departed soul and conveyed its prayers to the bereaved family members, friends and loved ones as she rests in eternal peace.

CAO & Rengma region, NSCN/GPRN: Central administrative officer (CAO) and all members of the Rengma region of NSCN/GPRN expressed grief over the demise of late Lathon Kemp.

A condolence note from CAO Rengma region, N.S Lorin (kilonser) stated that her contribution towards the Naga Nation would always be cherished. The Rengma region conveyed its condolences and prayed the Almighty God give comfort to the bereaved family members.

The Naga Rising: The Naga Rising team in a condolence note stated that late Lathon Kemp helped keep

alive the collective experience through oral tradition, thereby, paving the path for inclusion and visibility of the varied roles contributed by Naga women to the national movement.

It also stated that the role played during the nascent years of Naga political movement would remain a part of our legacy.

Further, the Naga Rising team expressed honour to have sourced a video detailing late Kemp’s experience as part of their “oral history project” prior to her demise.

RSU: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) stated that late Lathon Kemp was the last surviving member of the four women to weave the first Naga National Flag.

In a condolence note by its president, Heiko Kent and general secretary, Kegwalo Magh stated that the flag was first hoisted at Parashen, Rengma region by Thongti Chang on March 22, 1956, thus affirming identity and establishing collective aspiration of Naga people.

Meanwhile, RSU held a short service on January 7 at Oking, RSU office, Tseminyu by flying the Naga national flag at half-mast to pay homage.

Short speeches were delivered by its president, secy. education, NSF, and general secretary, Rengma Selo Zi, Sokenye Kent followed by prayers.

The union further extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, friends and loved ones.

To Ilo Toli, All our memories together will never be taken away, no matter how old we get and how many birthdays pass by, I will always be here for you. With as much love, as I can share, I wanted to let you know I care Enough to send some love your way, On your very special day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

From, ya Abalu

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Bonded by AFSPA

n a surprise move set against the backdrop of expectations of a peaceful solution, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the entire State of Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) on December 30,2020. AFSPA is currently effective in entire Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The government on April 24,2018 withdrew the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from all of Meghalaya and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. Meghalaya, Tripura and parts of Arunachal Pradesh have been declared free of insurgency. It may be noted that the AFSPA had its roots in the Armed Forces Special Powers Ordinance of 1942 promulgated by the British on August 15, 1942 to suppress the Quit India Movement. The same colonial mindset went into invoking the Act in Nagaland in the 50s. The Act provides unbridled powers to security forces which cannot be contested in civil courts.

In 1972, amendments to the AFSPA took away the power from the State government and its legislative Assembly and handed it over to an appointee of the Central Government. While the situation in Nagaland is by and large, peaceful it does not appear so for the Central government. On the other hand, though many parts of India, especially Naxal-infested states have witnessed terrible violence, the government of India did not invoke AFSPA in those areas. This inherent contradiction in dealing with similar situations in the mainland states vis-à-vis the north east and Jammu and Kashmir also reveals how Delhi looks at the issue of maintenance of public order. The State government always objects to the extension of AFSPA in Nagaland as and when the Union government seeks the State’s opinion before declaring Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’, but the law is extended every year and now it has become a routine exercise. The Act effectively places the entire zone or area under the jurisdiction of the armed forces through which, the latter can over ride the fundamental rights of citizens in pursuance of the enforcement of law and order. In addition, there is no mechanism for the people to challenge this opinion.

The Disturbed Areas(Special Courts)Act 1976 grants powers to the central or state governor to make the declaration but does not describe the circumstances under which the authority would justified in making the declaration. The Act is also violative of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The main complaint against the Act is that it empowers even a non commissioned officer to undertake any action against anyone at any time, any place and even to the point of resulting in death-with no questions asked, not even in any court of law. Terrorism and violence that have been spawned by decades of neglect and wrong policies cannot be tackled by carpet bombing with such draconian Act and methods. The Jeeven Reddy Commission headed by retired judge Jeeven Reddy, set up by the UPA government on AFSPA, had recommended several amendments but which was resisted by the army .Both the centre and State governments must device other methods to tackle the problem and some Act could replace the current draconian Act as a beginning.

DailyDevotion Intimate With Jesus Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip?”

—John 14:9 These words were not spoken as a rebuke, nor even with surprise; Jesus was encouraging Philip to draw closer. Yet the last person we get intimate with is Jesus. Before Pentecost the disciples knew Jesus as the One who gave them power to conquer demons and to bring about a revival (see Luke 10:18-20). It was a wonderful intimacy, but there was a much closer intimacy to come: “…I have called you friends…”

(John 15:15). True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and spirit. The whole experience of life is designed to enable us to enter into this closest relationship with Jesus Christ. We receive His blessings and know His Word, but do we really know Him? Jesus said, “It is to your advantage that I go away…” (John 16:7). He left that relationship to lead them even closer. It is a joy to Jesus when a disciple takes time to walk more intimately with Him. The bearing of fruit is always shown in Scripture to be the visible result of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ (see John 15:1-4).

Once we get intimate with Jesus we are never lonely and we never lack for understanding or compassion. We can continually pour out our hearts to Him without being perceived as overly emotional or pitiful. The Christian who is truly intimate with Jesus will never draw attention to himself but will only show the evidence of a life where Jesus is completely in control. This is the outcome of allowing Jesus to satisfy every area of life to its depth. The picture resulting from such a life is that of the strong, calm balance that our Lord gives to those who are intimate with Him.

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New Parliament: Need for New India

ith the dawn of January, we have entered the 21st year of the 21st century. It marks a significant moment in India’s growth prospective to become the 21stcentury leader. The nation is witnessing a transformative journey to fulfill the aspiration of the citizenry.

The same decade of the previous century marked several historical milestones that have added tremendous value to achieve nationalistic goals. The futuristic planning of this new decade will resonate a long way inthe country’s development path.

The Newly inaugurated Parliament building is a case in point in the broader growth trajectory of the nation.

The MontagueChelmsford reforms resulted in the participation of Indians in governance through the enactment of the Government of India Act 1919. In 1921, public representatives were elected for the first time through the GoI Act,1919. The need felt to accommodate themappropriately & the Central Assembly started functioning in the present-day Delhi legislative assembly premises.

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islature. AdwinLutiyan& Herbart backer designed the present parliament building’s architectural plan foraccommodating the legislators. Beginning in 1921, it took six-year to built the parliament building entirely.

First Lok Sabha had 489 seats & each MP had represented on an average 7 lakh population. The capital’s population was merely 1314 lacs, which is now more than 2.5 crores. As the country’s population has been increased from 36.1 crores in 1951 to more than 135 crores presently, so are the people represented by an individual MP. Nowadays, MPs have to manage dayto-day affairs, monitoring developmental projects & schemes from their camp offices. A need felt for an institutional & infrastructural set up for them to facilitate coordination with various departments & to ensure smooth delivery of public services in the National Capital.

The idea of the new structure for parliament is not recently mooted; two former speakers highlighted the need for the same. The Parliamentary staff, security personnel, media visitors, and parliamentary activities have risen sharply since the present structure was

commissioned in 1927. During the parliament’s joint session, the central hall remains jam-packed & few Members are bound to sit on additionally arranged chairs. However, there were several limitations to structural repair, alteration & modification, being a heritage grade-I building.The existing parliament building lacks several safety issues, i.e., earthquake-proof, standard fireproofing system & less office space, etc. In 2012, Meera Kumar, The then Lok Sabha Speaker, accorded approval for the New parliament building citing the distress over the overutilized ages-old building.

Similarly, in 2016, former speaker Sumitra Mahajan suggested that the urban development ministry initiate the new parliament’s construction. Chairman Rajya Sabha M Venkaih Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla & Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri have solicited suggestions from parliamentarians& other relevant stakeholders forthe proposed new parliament &ambitious central vista project.

Article 81 of the Indian constitution provides for the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. The

last delimitation exercise was conducted based on the 1971 census&the statewise distribution of seats bound to increase in 2026.

Subsequently, the number of MPs will undoubtedly increase, which poses an urgent demand for an appropriate accommodative arrangement for the upcoming legislators.

It is the farsighted vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the New Parliament Building to the nation by the 75th year of independence, which will nurture the Aatmnirbhar nation’s aspiration. Under the Central Vista project, the new parliament building’s indigenous architecture will represent the cultural diversity of strengthening Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’s spirit. The red Dholpur stone of Rajasthan will provide a great look to this temple. This more spacious, energy-efficient green, accessible & techno-friendly building will have a seating capacity of 1224 MPs. It will expeditethe breaking of vertical silos among the parliament & various government departments and save more than 1000 crore annually from the government exchequer.

India has imbibed democratic values and its rich

Covid vaccine: Is it Halal or not?

t’s not only the Muslims, even Hindus and Jews have raised questions about the use of the Covid vaccine, due to prohibited substances in its composition.

Even before the Covid vaccination process starts in India.

The Indian Muslims have courted another controversy. The question is whether they’ll be amenable to get vaccinated or not, as there are reports that the proposed vaccines may not be halal as per the Islamic dietary laws.

Muslims, Jews and even Hindus have questioned the composition of the proposed vaccines developed by Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. Even as India is scrambling to start the coronavirus vaccination drive, Muslims have raised concern over the use of pork products -- forbidden in Islam and Judaism, while the Hindus have questioned the inclusion of cow blood in the vaccine.

Halal or haram The vaccine manufacturers -- Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna -- have rejected in vain the allegations of using pork gelatine.

The manufacturers have clarified that pork products are not part of the vaccines, though pork-derived gelatine is known to be used as a stabiliser for safe storage and transportation of the vaccines.

The approved Covid-19 vaccines have been met with a mixed response from the Islamic theological community, halal associations and halal pharmaceutical experts as to whether the vaccine is halal, despite various governments’ approval, including those of many Muslim-majority countries.

In the UK, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which is being given to the public, was approved by the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and other Islamic scholars, stating the vaccine was halal “based on the information available.”

According to the British government, the vaccine does not contain any components of animal origin, which has been a concern for Muslims as porcine, which is haram (non-permissible), or non-halal slaughtered beef could have been used.

However, the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), a unit of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC), has so far, not officially stated that the vaccine is halal or not halal. Ihsan Ovut, the Secretary General of SMIIC, in an email to an Islamic website, said there is “no specific standard developed on the halal-ness of COVID-19 vaccines”.

A halal pharmaceuticals expert says the vaccine cannot be claimed as halal if they are not halal-certified. But this No is on technical grounds. According to

Dr. Mohammed Ali Al Sheikh, who works at SMIIC, the halal certification has to be carried out by a competent third-party and cannot be claimed by a manufacturer itself, which Prizer did. It is an opinion seconded by the World Halal Authority (WHA).

Acceptance by Muslim countries However, in spite of these flimsy or technical objections, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, the UAE and Pakistan, countries which claim to be Islamic or are Muslim-majority countries, have approved the Sinopharm vaccine, while Singapore’s government has authorised the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in the country.

This step must have been taken after considering the religious sensibilities and analysis of the composition of these vaccines.

In Singapore, which has a sizeable Muslim population, the Office of the Mufti of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), stated on its website that the Covid-19 vaccine is “a basic necessity (daruriyyat)” as it is a life-saving inoculation.

In Indonesia, the government has already said it will include the Muslim clerical body in the Covid-19 vaccine procurement and certification process.

Indian Ulema’s view In India, the controversy was stoked last week by Mumbai’s Raza Academy, a Barelvi outfit, seeking details about all the vaccines being developed and whether they contain pork extract, from the WHO. The Indian Islamic scholars, as usual are divided on the issue with the majority of them citing verses from the Holy Quran (Surah Nisa and Surah Baqara) to advocate for the vaccine, but not giving a clear-cut guidance to the Muslim populace.

Leading Islamic scholar Akhtarul Wasey, former professor of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, trying to put at rest the whole issue, opines that for Muslims pork and alcohol are not permissible for eating and drinking purposes, but if a part of these is used for medicinal purpose then it is allowed in Islam, as that medicine will be taken for the express purpose of saving life, which is allowed in Islam. Furthermore, he asserted that according to Islamic jurists a person suffering from hunger for more than three days and nearer to death is also allowed to eat the meat of a dead animal, in order to survive.

Prof. Wasey urged the Muslim Ulema to be more proactive in this regard and appreciated the stand taken by Deoband and Nadwa, the two leading Islamic seminaries in this regard. He also reiterated the fact that the Polio

drive in India was completed successfully and the scourge of Polio in India was wiped out after the intervention of Indian Ulema. In fact, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has become the first Muslim body in India to categorically state that Muslims are permitted to use the Coronavirus vaccines, even if they contain pork extracts, as it sought to dispel all rumours suggesting otherwise.

In an advisory, the Shariah Council of the JIH said, “Islam gives great importance to human life and also emphasises on its protection.” It added: “If an impermissible object is transformed into another thing, totally different in properties and characters, it may be considered as clean and permissible. On this basis, the use of Gelatine derived from the body part of a haram animal has been considered to be permissible

by Islamic jurists. Same is the opinion of some jurists about pork Gelatine.”

It is not just Muslims in India, who were concerned about the composition of the vaccines.

Swami Chakrapani, president of the Hindu Mahasabha, had written to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding that the government and pharmaceutical companies clarify whether Covid-19 vaccines contain cow’s blood or not. But the Indian media coolly overlooked this letter.

There’s a similar assessment by a broad consensus of religious leaders in the Orthodox Jewish community as well. Rabbi David Stav, chairman of Tzohar, a rabbinical organisation in Israel, said, “According to the Jewish law, the prohibition on eating pork or using pork is only forbidden when it’s a natural way of eating it. If “it’s injected into the body, not (eaten) through the mouth,” then there is “no prohibition and no problem, especially when we are concerned about sicknesses.”

Nonetheless, the Indian Muslims concerns as to whether the vaccine is halal or not, might be a challenge to convince people to be inoculated in addition to the anti-vaccination phenomena proliferating in many countries.

Meanwhile, there are reports that a halal-certified vaccine may however be on the horizon. Malaysia’s MYEG inked a deal with China’s Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical to conduct Phase-3 clinical trials in Malaysia and to obtain halal certification, based on Malaysia’s DSM standards for a Covid vaccine.

Indonesia’s state-owned PT Bio Farma, which is working with China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd, has also confirmed that it is seeking halal certification for the COVID19 vaccine.

Asad Mirza (The views expressed are personal)

experience in our cultural ethos. Be it 12th-century AnubhavaMantapa of Bhagwanbishwshera or the 6th century Buddhism, which had taught about the Coexistence of core principles of democracy, i.e., liberty, equality & fraternity to the world. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar had very lucidly elaborated these facts during the constituent assembly debates. The USA’s present parliamentary building was constructed within 25 years of independence; Australia & Brazil have proudly dedicated themselves new post-colonial parliament building. We must undertake a historical exercise to develop our post-colonial & People’s parliament of the largest democracy, which will be the most magnificent and attractive monument of the world. This glorious project will depict India’s democratic tradition’s journey, representing India as the Mother of Democracy in a real sense.

The 21st-century challenges are constrained by the 20th or 19th-century governance formula, which requires a pragmatic course correction through all due diligent procedures. The nation is decisively sailing to become a knowledge & economic superpower with

the sincere approach of reform, perform & transform towards strengthening democratic ethos. The supreme court verdict has provided a green signal to the government for moving ahead with Central Vista Project is a welcome move.

The government has clarified that it will continue to adhere to the highest standards & sensitive to environmental concerns during construction.

Today, all stakeholders’ roles demand continuous recalibration over their rights and duties. Convergence is required among the individualistic, collective & nationalistic goals for strengthening our democratic institutions’ credibility. The new parliament building’s commissioning, a symbol of AatamNirbharta, will mark a fitting tribute to the Indian democracy on the 75th year of independence. It will inspire us all to bring the national interest on the top. Everyone mustengage actively for India’s prosperity under the spirit radiating from the temple of democracy.

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises

The pertinence of having a separate time zone for the North-East

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f you were to measure the distance between Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern most region and Gujarat in the West, it is approximately about 2933 kms long. Accordingly, the Sun rises and sets much earlier by an hour or more in Arunachal than in Gujarat due to this factor. But oddly enough, the whole country shares only a single time zone regardless of the region and thus, this has created a lot of problems for people living in the Northeast region.

India follows the Indian Standard Time (IST) which is + 5:30hr ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time (UCT, 0.00), based on the imaginary longitudinal line that runs through Greenwich in the UK. The problem is that IST is properly applicable only up to West Bengal in the East due a number of geographical factors.

Businesses are shut much earlier in this region along with schools and offices due to the sun setting early by around 4:30-5pm.

Not to mention, in winter higher consumption of electricity arises out of shorter days and a lot more longer nights.

In 2018, a paper published by scientists at theCSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, suggested the implementation of two times for the country, IST-I for the rest of India (UTC + 5:30hr) and IST-II for the 7 NE states including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UTC + 6:30hr), which if implemented, could save 20 million kwh of electricity consumption among other benefits. But this was rejected by the government due to sensitive reasons both political as well as

cultural, thereby letting the whole region continue to lose out on valuable productive daylight hours.

One fear is that of train collisions, but again such collisions can be avoided according to the CSIR-NPL paper, “if the train clocks are switched at Alipurduar Junction on the West Bengal and Assam border.”

India had previously followed two time zones during the colonial period, the Bombay and the Calcutta time zones, for economic and administrative convenience but had switched to the current Indian Standard Time (IST) after 1947. But one peculiar aspect which many still do not know is that the tea plantations and the oil industry in Assam still use the ‘chaibgaan time’, implemented more than 150 years ago, inorder to maximize productivity.

Myanmar and Bangladesh which are geographically much closer to the NE region for the former and closer to the mainland for the latter, also runs an hour (Mynamar) and half-anhour (Bangladesh) ahead of IST respectively.

It is not odd for countries to have two or more time zones frankly speaking, the US has altogether six time zones while Russia has eleven along with having a much extensive railway network than India to worry about.

If the political leaders at the Center are serious enough of emphasizing development and progress in the NE, it would do them good to allow a separate time zone for us thereby letting us catch up with the rest of the country ‘on time.’

Mongsentong Longkumer, Agri Forest Colony, Kohima

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Problematic online gaming during the pandemic

The ongoing battle with COVID-19 has had a negative impact on almost every one of us. However, what I have noticed is that it has affected the children of today’s generation greatly.

We’re living in unprecedented times and because regular classes are on hold, every parent had to provide their children with cell phones. This in turn gave them more freedom to explore the internet world. Stay-at-home mandates and quarantines have increased consumption of digital entertainment. Lack of sleep, concentration problems, poor self-control, anger issues, isolation, depression etc. are common impacts seen on affected individuals.

As a result, it poses great risk for vulnerable individuals including minors. If not addressed, I believe this would create more trouble for the years to come.

Chenithung Humtsoe, Dimapur

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

UP gangrape: NCW not satisfied with police probe

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tendent of Police has told me that the woman was found in an unconscious state and had she got treatment, her life could have been saved. The FIR was filed late and the post mortem examination was also done much later,” she said, adding that the autopsy report explains that the incident was “most sickening and unfortunate”.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sankalp Sharma had on Wednesday said the post-mortem report has confirmed rape and there are injuries in the victim’s private parts and a fracture in her leg.

The station house officer of Ughaiti police station has been suspended for laxity in the case, he had said.

The National Commission for Women member said the incident is “most heinous and strict action should be taken. The government is very serious

Govt clears 8 hydropower projects on Indus in Ladakh Nag (10.5 MW) hydropower projects have been cleared for Leh, while Mangdum Sangra (19 MW), Kargil Hunderman (25 MW) and Tamasha (12 MW) have been cleared for Kargil, the official added.

Many of the existing projects as small as 1 MW of capacity.

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MUMBAI, JAN 7 (PTI): TV journalist Arnab Goswami, an accused in an abetment of suicide case, failed to appear before a court in Raigad district of Maharashtra on Thursday, prompting the prosecution to seek a warrant against him.

The court, however, granted him and other two accused exemption from appearance for the day and adjourned the hearing.

Alibaug Police had arrested Goswami and two others in the case related to interior designer Anvay Naik’s alleged suicide in November. They were later granted bail by the Supreme Court.

On Thursday, as the case came up before Alibaug sessions court, Goswami and other two accused -- Firoze Sheikh and Nitish Sarda -- did not appear.

Their lawyers sought exemption for the day, which the court granted.

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accused should have been present for the purpose of identification as this was the first hearing after the court took cognizance of the chargesheet.

He also sought issuance of a warrant against Goswami and the other two.

While keeping Gharat’s plea pending, the court noted that as restrictions (on movement and travel) on account of coronavirus are in place till January 31, no coercive action can be taken in such matters.

The court posted the case for hearing on February 6. On that date, the accused will have to appear before the court, Gharat told PTI. “In normal circumstances, if an accused fails to respond to summons issued by a court and fails to appear before it on the given date, the court can issue a warrant. “If on the next date too the accused does not appear then a nonbailable warrant is issued,” the prosecutor said. It is the court’s discretion, he said.

The trio are facing a case under IPC sections 306 (abetment to suicide) and 109 (punishment for abetment).

The charge sheet claims that Naik killed his mother, a partner in his business, and hanged himself at their Alibaug house in May 2018 as he was under stress due to non-payment of dues by the firms of the three accused.

Imams slam Owaisi; say won’t allow division of Muslim votes in Bengal

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (left) with Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui (extreme right) in Hooghly on Sunday. (Express Photo)

KO L K ATA , J A N 7 (AGENCIES/PTI): Days after AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi met Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui — an influential Muslim cleric of Furfura Sharif — the Bengal Imams’ Association on Wednesday said that their community needs no Muslim leader from outside the state.

Condemning the politics revolving around the Muslims of the state, the chairman of the organisation, Mohammed Yahiya, said they do not support communal politics in West Bengal.

Accusing the Hyderabad-based outfit of “working with a communal agenda”, Yahiya said, “We do not subscribe to communal agenda. If needed, we will float our own party and take to the streets to protest this kind of politics. Muslims in Bengal do not need Muslim leaders from outside the

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He also accused Owaisi of helping the BJP by dividing Muslim votes. “Whenever the BJP sets their eyes on a state, Owaisi goes there to help the BJP. We will not allow the division of Muslim votes in Bengal,” Yahiya added.

Owaisi’s meeting with Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui on Sunday had fuelled speculation of a new political understanding ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal. “We are holding talks with Abbas Siddiqui on whether to contest polls together or on our own… we would like to work together,” Owaisi had said after meeting the cleric.

“We strongly condemn the politics which has been playing over the Muslims in the state. We do not subscribe to religious and castebased politics. We cannot tolerate religious fanaticism,” Yahiya said.

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Left Front chairman Biman Bose, Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Abdul Mannan of the Congress, and other leaders participated in the discussions.

Leaders of the Congress and the Left Front have been holding parleys on seats that would be fought by each of the parties, sources said.

The Congress High Command and the central leadership of constituent parties of the Left Front have given a go-ahead to their state units for a seatsharing arrangement.

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New Delhi, Jan 7 (PTI): The government has cleared eight hydropower projects of 144 MW on the Indus river and its tributaries in Ladakh, the highest so far, sources in the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Thursday.

At present, there are several small projects, with a collective capacity of 113 MW on Indus in Ladakh, and the new projects will have much more capacity than those constructed so far, a senior official added.

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on these matters and yet such incidents take place”.

She said the woman was earning the livelihood of her family, adding that the culprits had planned the action as they had called her to the temple through a phone call.

“Suspending a station officer is not enough. I have told the Senior Superintendent of Police that no one involved should be spared under pressure,” Devi said.

She said such incidents are taking place despite campaigns like ‘ beti bachao-beti padhao’ and ‘mission Shakti’ as criminals have no fear of police, and people’s faith will be restored only when action is taken against criminals.

Meanwhile, former Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Dharmendra Yadav alleged that the police and administration purposely delayed the post mortem examination and did not disclose the report.

Yadav, who met the victim’s family as part of a Samajwadi Party team sent by party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleged that crime against women is at its peak under the current government which makes tall claims about women’s empowerment.

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BADAUN (UP), JAN 7 (PTI): A team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday met the family members of the 50-year-old anganwadi worker, who was gangraped and brutally murdered allegedly by a temple priest and two others, and expressed dissatisfaction over the police action in the case.

Member Chandramukhi Devi, who arrived here on Wednesday night after the National Commission for Women took note of the incident, met officials and took stock of the action taken in this connection. She also visited the village of the deceased and met her family members.

On Sunday, the 50year-old woman who had gone to a temple was found dead under mysterious circumstances.

Her family members have accused the temple priest and his aides of raping and murdering her.

A case has been registered against the accused and two of them were arrested on Tuesday night, while the priest is still absconding.

“I am not satisfied with the role of the police.

Had timely action been taken, perhaps the life of the victim could have been saved,” Chandramukhi Devi told newspersons here.

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Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote on Twitter. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, another ally, who had previously voiced support of Trump, described the scenes as “very distressing”. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a radio interview said: “We’re following the situation minute by minute as it unfolds.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed anger and sadness over the images from Washington. All four living former US presidents -- Barack Obama, George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter -- condemned the actions of the pro-Trump rioters.

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ers have voiced concern and distress over the storming of US Capitol by a group of Trump’s supporters in an attempt to overturn his election loss.

“What happened today in Washington, D.C., is not America,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in a video message on Twitter late Wednesday. “We believe in the strength of our democracies. We believe in the strength of American democracy.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “distressed” to see the “rioting and violence” in Washington in a statement issued on his Twitter account. “Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue.

The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.”

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(From p-1) The joint session of Congress, which is normally a ceremonial step, was halted for several hours when supporters of Trump breached the Capitol.

Proceedings resumed and continued through the night after the building was cleeared.

Vi c e P r e s i d e n t Pe n c e brought the Senate session back into order and proceeded with the verification process. “The announcement of the state of the vote by the President of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States, each for the term beginning on the 20th day of January 2021...,” Pence said following the count of all of the state’s Electoral College votes.

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Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (PTI): Four crows were found dead in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on Thursday, amid an alert sounded in the state in view of the bird flu cases emerging in some other parts of the country, officials said. The crows were found dead in the premises of the famous Sun Temple in Modhera.

The carcasses have been sent to a Bhopal-based laboratory to check if they died due to bird flu or some other reason, Mehsana’s animal husbandry officer Dr Bharat Desai told PTI.

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supplies, including peanuts, fritters, tea, and newspapers.

“We are the sons of soil. If the laws are passed, we will starve to death. This rally is our way of telling the government that we will not give up unless it gives in to our demands,” said Jaspal Singh Deol from Punjab’s Chamkaur Sahib.

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Further, the department has asked the poultry entrepreneurs/farmers/ business man etc importing eggs, day old chicks/ ducklings, live birds/ducks etc into the State to mandatorily produce the State of origin and refrain from importing such stocks from diseased outbreak and its neighboring States.

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Singh from Punjab’s Hoshiarpur.

Perched on their tractors, protesting farmers moved out of the protest site, and speakers on their vehicles belted out music keeping their spirits high.

Some of tractors participating in the march were seen with national flags.

Other protestors lined the path providing their fellow farmers with all kinds of

going to have an impact on every citizen of the country,” he said.

Meanwhile, the crowd thinned at the Singhu Border, the main protest site, but life continued as usual.

Langars kept dishing out meals, and medical camps distributed medicines to all those who stayed back, particularly the elderly and the women. Logs for burning have been brought in huge quantities to keep people warm in the chilling temperatures.

Braving severe cold and sporadic rains, thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and some other parts of the country have been camping at several Delhi border points for over 40 days, demanding repeal of the farm laws, a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops and other two issues.

Enacted in September, the three farm laws have been projected by the Centre as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (PTI): A cacophony of rumbling engines, Punjabi tunes and rousing slogans filled the air as rows of tractors took over the roads at the Singhu border for the protest march by farmers on Monday.

Thousands of farmers who have been protesting at the Delhi-Haryana borders for over 40 days took out a tractor march to strengthen their agitation against the new farm laws.

The tractor march started from four different points -- Singhu to Tikri Border, Tikri to Kundli, Ghazipur to Palwal and Rewasan to Palwal.

“The government has been hosting meeting after meeting. They know what we want. We want the laws to be repealed, but all we get are futile talks. With this rally we want to give them a glimpse of what we can do, and what we will do on January 26.

“Today the rally is happening on the periphery of Delhi, but when our farmer leaders decide that we need to enter the capital, we will do that,” said Harjinder

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China likens US riots to HK pro-democracy protests Pak’s anti-terrorism court issues arrest Netizens say ‘Karma’ BEIJING, JAN 7 (PTI): China on Thursday likened a mob assault on the US Capitol Hill to that of Hong Kong protesters’ attack on the local legislative building in 2019 and questioned the contrasting reactions by the international community and the media, while the Chinese netizens cheered the incident in America with words like “Karma”, “retribution” and “deserving”.

“We have noted what has taken place in the US and we believe that the American people hope for a return to normal order as soon as possible,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a media briefing here while responding to questions seeking China’s response to the Capitol riots and Chinese social media reactions applauding the unprecedented violence.

“Many Chinese netizens are wondering why some politicians and media in the US reacted so differently to a similar situation,” Hua said, drawing a comparison between the Capitol Hill riots and the attack on the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong by

Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP/PTI)

pro-democracy protesters in 2019. “Words like ‘Karma’, ‘retribution’ and ‘deserving’ were frequently mentioned in Chinese netizens’ comments when they saw the latest episode of the US’ real version of The House of Cards,” said a report in the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s English tabloid, the Global Times.

Its nationalist editor, Hu Xijin, even predicted the likelihood of the collapse of the US political system.

“Some may say that the US is not Ukraine and it is capable of rapidly re-establishing all citizens’ constitutional loyalty. They overestimate the power of the US political system. There is no doubt that the US system is degrading and showing signs of worsening as cancer,” he said in a write-up.

Chinese web users still remember the distress and anger they felt when they saw rioters in Hong Kong storming the city’s Legis-

lative Council Complex, scrawling graffiti, smashing and robbing items, the report said.

“However, instead of condemning the violence, US politicians hailed the ‘courage’ of these mobs, Western media praised the ‘restraint’ of the rioters, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi even called it a ‘beautiful sight to behold’,” it said.

Fo r e g i n M i n i s t r y spokesperson Hua said the radical protesters in Hong

Kong violently stormed the Legislative Council building, caused damage and attacked the police, who remained highly restrained and professional, and not a single protester was killed.

“Although events in the US Capitol were not as violent as in Hong Kong, four lives were still lost,” she said.

“What words did they use about Hong Kong? What words are they using now?” she asked.

The mainstream media in the US are condemning the incident, using words like ‘violence,’ ‘thugs,’ ‘extremists,’ and ‘disgrace.’

What words did they use to describe HK? ‘Beautiful sight to behold,’ and ‘fighters of democracy’,” she said.

Since the radicals’ assault on the Hong Kong Legislative Council, China has passed its national security law for Hong Kong and took over the full control of the former British colony, disregarding the global protests and arrested scores of pro-democracy protesters.

“This contrast in rhetoric as well as the reasons for it are thought-provoking and deserve serious and profound reflection,” Hua said.

warrant for JeM chief Masood Azhar

LAHORE, JAN 7 (PTI): In a significant development, an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar on the charges of terror financing.

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM. “ATC G u j r a n wa l a judge Natasha Naseem Supra issued an arrest warrant for Masood Azhar and directed the CTD to arrest him and present him in the court.

The CTD told the judge the JeM chief was involved in terror financing and selling jihadi literature,” an official told PTI. He said the ATC judge issued the arrest warrant for Azhar on the request of a CTD inspector.

Azhar is believed to be hiding in a “safe place” in his native town – Bahawalpur.

Following the Palwama terror attack in February 2019 in India, Pakistan’s Punjab province police had

Masood Azhar

launched a crackdown on terrorism financing and in this connection arrested six activists of the JeM in Gujranwala, some 130kms from Lahore.

The CTD said its teams raided the whereabouts of the JeM’s “safe house” and arrested its members -- Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Amir, Allah Ditta, Muhammad Iftikhar, Muhammad Ajmal and Muhammad Bilal Makki -- and recovered lakhs of rupees from their possession.

“The suspects were collecting funds to finance activities of JeM. The chargesheet against them has been submitted to the Anti-Terrorism Court Gujranwala and they are being interrogated,” the CTD said.

Following immense international pressure after the Pulwama attack, the

Pakistan government had arrested over 100 members of banned militant outfits including the JeM chief ’s son and brother. The government also took control of the JeM, Mumbai terror attack mastermind Haifiz Saeed’s Jamaat-ud-Dawah (uD) and Falahai Insaniat Foundation (FIF) properties including seminaries and mosques across the country.

JeM had claimed responsibility for the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF soldiers.

Pakistan’s Punjab government claimed to have taken over the administrative control of the JeM headquarters - comprising Madressatul Sabir and Jama-e-Masjid Subhanallah – in Bahawalpur.

According to the government, some 600 students are studying there and none of them is associated with any banned outfit or involved in any terror activity.

I n M ay 2 0 1 9 , t h e United Nations designated Azhar a “global terrorist” after China lifted its hold on a proposal to blacklist the Pakistan-based JeM chief, a decade after New Delhi approached the world body for the first time on the issue.

Iraq court issues arrest warrant S Africa to get 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines from India against Donald Trump for murder

state of emergency declared in Tokyo

TOKYO, JAN 7 (IANS): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday declared a state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which also included the Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, authorising tougher measures to fight a recent Covid-19 resurgence.

The state of emergency will come into effect on Friday until February 7, Xinhua news agency reported.

The measures will include restaurants and bars having to stop serving alcohol by 7 p.m. and close by 8 p.m. Gyms, department stores and entertainment facilities will also be subject to shorter operational hours.

As the government has set the goal of reducing the number of people in the office by 70 per cent, it also urged companies to have employees work from home or stagger their shifts.

Meanwhile, events will be capped at 5,000 people or 50 per cent of venue capacity. A state of emergency was first declared in Tokyo and six other prefectures on April 7, 2020. It was later expanded to cover the whole country before being lifted in late May. The new emergency declaration came as Tokyo reported a record 2,447 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, breaking the previous record of 1,591 infections.

The measures are more relaxed compared to those under the previous state of emergency and there will be no punishment for those that fail to comply.

Since the onset of the pandemic earlier last year, Japan has so far registered more than 260,000 coronavirus cases and 3,609 deaths.

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deputy leader of the statesanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group composed of an array of militias, including Iran-backed groups, formed to fight the Islamic State group. Soleimani headed the expeditionary Quds force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The arrest warrant was for a charge of premeditated murder, which carries the death penalty on conviction. It is unlikely to be carried out but symbolic in the waning days of Trump’s presidency. The decision to issue the warrant “was made after the judge recorded the statements of the

claimants from the family of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis,” according to a statement from the Supreme Judicial Council. The investigation into the killings is ongoing, the court said.

The killings sparked a diplomatic crisis and strained U.S.-Iraq ties, drawing the ire of Shiite political lawmakers who passed a non-binding resolution to pressure the government to oust foreign troops from the country. Iran-backed groups have since stepped up attacks against the American presence in Iraq, leading to threats by Washington to shutter its Baghdad diplomatic mission.

Institute of India,” Mkhize said. The government had come under fire in the past week for allegedly having neglected to make payments on time to secure its part of the vaccines in the Covax consortium of almost 200 countries. During a briefing on Monday, Mkhize had said the discussions were underway to secure earlier supplies by February as the Covax consignment was only expected to be delivered later in the year.

He said that there would be a priority acquisition of the vaccine by February for healthcare workers, but did not give further details. Mkhize said

he could mention the India supply at that stage because negotiations were still ongoing.

“At the time I could not disclose further details.

I am pleased to announce that the Serum Institute

of India has given us permission to make public an announcement and start engaging with the relevant stakeholders in preparation for the rollout (of the vaccine),” the minister told Parliament.

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Ministry of Education (Department of School Education & Literacy)

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Late Pangerchiba Longkumer Died on 08/01/2020

Dear Apa… Your healing touch, your scented embrace, An empty chair, an empty home; Your voice still ringing in our ears; Your face still remains fresh, A father’s Love can no longer be felt.

Every time we think of you, Our eyes are teary but our hearts are filled with pride.

I know you are watching over us from above.

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The vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, is made from a virus which is a weakened version of a common cold virus (adenovirus), that has been genetically changed so that it is impossible for it to grow in humans.

Addressing Parliament’s portfolio committee on health, health minister Zweli Mkhize said the imported vaccines would be used to vaccinate frontline healthcare workers.

“Today we announce that South Africa will be receiving the first one million doses of vaccine in January and another 500,000 in February from the Serum

Late ROKA Y. YEPTHOMI

Born on 24-11-1986 – Died on 28-12-2020

We, the family of Late ROKA Y. YEPTHOMI wish to express our deep appreciation and sincerely thank each and every individual and groups for the love and support, kind gestures of sympathy during his brief illness and sad demise.

We are grateful to the staff of Eden Hospital Dimapur, Dr Loli and nurses Eden Hospital, Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Lolo’s apartment, Mr & Mrs Pukhavi Yepthomi, Burma Camp.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, but the Lord Almighty bless you abundantly.

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Loving Family, Children and Relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Wife, Sons, Daughters, Grandchildren and In-Laws

OFFICE OF THE

WAKCHING UNION KOHIMA FELICITATION

With immense joy, pride and honour, the Wakching Union Kohima would like to congratulate and felicitate for their success to: 1. Shri. Chingai Panja, NSS Officer, for promotion to Under Secretary at Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Government of Nagaland.

2. Shri. Nyeiang Konyak & Shri. Shomwang Konyak, for appointment to the post of Deputy Field Officer (GD) in the establishment of Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India.

The Union further wishes them success in their future endeavour.

(JEIANG KONYAK) (NYEI-E KONYAK) Vice President, WUK General Secretary, WUK

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BAGHDAD, JAN 7 (AP): An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq’s judiciary said.

The warrant was issued by a judge in Baghdad’s investigative court tasked with probing the Washington-directed drone strike that killed Gen. Qassim Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the court’s media office said.

They were killed outside the capital’s airport last January.

Al-Muhandis was the

Johannesburg, Jan 7 (PTI): South Africa will receive one million COVID19 vaccines from the Punebased Serum Institute of India this month, followed by an additional 500,000 doses in February, the health minister told Parliament on Thursday, amid a spike in coronavirus deaths and infections in the country.

Drug major AstraZeneca has partnered with the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, for the supply of the vaccine to the Indian government and also to a large number of low and middle-income countries.

OFFICE OF THE

IGHANUMI VILLAGE COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Village Council and Public of Ighanumi would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Sukhato A Sema, Principal Director, H&FW. Retd. for clearing Chozuba to Tukuliqa junction via Ighanumi PWD Road, which had been left neglected unpliable since 2016 from his own source. This generous service had helped the people of this village residing outside, invitees and well-wishers from neighboring villages to attend the “Ighanumi Baptist Church Women Platinum (75) Jubilee” and “Ighanumi Christian Revival Church Golden (50) Jubilee” beside “Ighanumi Students’ Union” annual session held in December 2020 and making it a grand success. We pray, may the Almighty grant him wisdom, long life and continue to use him to serve the down trodden and neglected.

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10:02:1936 – 04:01:2021 We, the bereaved family of Late Meyikaba Jamir extend our deep appreciation and profound gratitude for your love, presence, prayer and kind gesture and generosity during our time of grief and sorrow. It is our prayer that the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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sports

ISL 7: Odisha beat Kerala 4-2

BAMBOLIM (GOA), JAN 7 (PTI): Odisha FC picked up their first win of the season, defeating Kerala Blasters 4-2 in an Indian Super League clash, here on Thursday.

Kerala drew first blood through Jordan Murray (7’) but Odisha took the lead in the first half itself through an own goal from Jeakson Singh (22’) and a strike from Steven Taylor (42’).

Diego Mauricio’s second-half brace (50’, 60’) then settled the tie in favour of Odisha. Gary Hooper (79’) scored a consolation for Kerala, but it proved to be not enough to spark a comeback.

It was Odisha, which started better, enforcing a corner in the third minute but Kerala scored the opener much against the run of play.

KP Rahul headed Facundo Pereyra’s free-kick at goal and a diving Arshdeep Singh could only parry it straight into Murray’s path.

The latter made no mistake from a tight angle.

Odisha struck back 15 minutes later in a somewhat fortuitous fashion.

Jerry Mawihmingthanga found Mauricio on

Odisha FC’s Diego Mauricio celebrates scoring during ISL match against Kerala Blasters FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Thursday.

the right and his shot took a heavy deflection off Jeakson before trickling past a wrong-footed Albino Gomes. Vicente Gomez almost came up with an equaliser as he headed in Pereyra’s cross, but it was straight at Arshdeep.

Kerala would rue the misses soon with Taylor taking advantage of some poor defending to give Odisha the lead just before half-time.

Jerry’s cross found Taylor unmarked at the far post and the English defender calmly slotted in.

Jerry missed a good chance straight after the restart, but Mauricio would soon ensure that his miss went unpunished. First, he scored Odisha’s third after Jerry’s lob found him clear on goal. Ten minutes later, he scored a spectacular goal to put the result beyond doubt.

The Brazilian received the ball from Nandhakumar Sekhar and beat a defender before curling it past the keeper from outside the box.

Kerala had a glimmer

Sourav Ganguly discharged from hospital, says ‘I am absolutely fine’

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly after he got discharged from a private hospital, in Kolkata, Thursday. (PTI)

KO L K ATA , J A N 7 (IANS): Former Indian skipper and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from Kolkata’s Woodlands Hospital on Thursday morning, following six days of hospitalisation.

“I am absolutely fine now. I thank all the doctors and nurses at the hospital for the treatment and care,” Ganguly said after getting discharged from the hospital. He, however, refused to

answer any question from the media.

The 48-year-old had suffered a sudden blackout following mild chest pain during a workout session at his Behala residence on January 2. He was moved to the Woodlands Hospital that day itself where he underwent angioplasty.

Meanwhile, Ganguly’s fans gathered in front of the hospital as well as in front of his Biren Roy Road residence at Behala this morning to catch a glimpse

of their favourite cricketer.

“I’m keeping fine. I have come back to life,” said Ganguly towards his followers after reaching his residence.

Earlier, noted cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty, who came to the West Bengal capital on Tuesday morning, had examined the BCCI chief and said the former batting great was stable and could be discharged.

Ganguly had three blocked coronary arteries and a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage.

A nine-member medical team had been formed to look after him, as suffered a mild cardiac attack.

A medical team, led by state-run SSKM Hospital’s cardiology department head Saroj Mondal, was looking after Ganguly’s health check-ups at the hospital.

According to hospital sources, Ganguly will have to follow a strict guideline for the next two weeks.

Some medical tests will also be conducted upon him during that time.

of hope in the 79th minute when Gary Hooper netted their second. Jordan Murray did well to put the ball in the box and found Hooper, who slashed at goal. His shot took a deflection off Taylor before going in.

The goal inspired the previously-downbeat Kerala players as they launched assault after assault on the Odisha goal.

However, the Odisha defence stood firm as their coach Stuart Baxter celebrated his first win of the season at the final whistle.

We have huge expectations from shooting: Rijiju NEW DELHI, JAN 7 (IANS): A lot of expectations ride on the shoulders of India’s shooters going into the Tokyo Olympics, said Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju on Thursday while inaugurating a residential hostel at the Karni Singh Shooting Range.

“Shooting is one of the premier sports at the moment. We have huge expectations from shooting and India has a huge reservoir of talent at grassroot level.

We have maximum qualification in Tokyo Olympics from shooting,” said Rijiju at the inauguration ceremony.

Indian shooters have won a record 15 quotas going into the postponed Olympics and have a chance to add to that haul on the basis of world rankings in the coming months.

“Our athletes represent the country at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games.

They must have a standard of living where basic facilities are provided. Shooting being a priority sport, we have to take all the necessary steps for the shooters,” said Rijiju.

Sofia Kenin opens season with win at Abu Dhabi Open ABU DHABI, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Sofia Kenin opened her season Thursday by beating Yang Zhaoxuan 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open. The American hit 11 aces against Yang to set up a second-round match against Kirsten Flipkens. ‘’Obviously a little bit of nerves. I had to try and find my groove,’’ said Kenin, the Australian Open champion who will try to defend her title next month.

After a long pre-season, Kenin said she was happy to beat a player who had already had match practice in qualifying, but she had concerns about her own fatigue toward the end.

‘Also, fourth-seeded Aryna Sabalenka came back after trailing 5-3 in the opening set to beat Polona Hercog 7-6 (5), 6-2, sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina defeated Lucrezia Stefanini 6-1, 6-3, Hsieh Su-Wei upset eighthseeded Marketa Vondrousova 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3), and Sara Sorribes Tormo beat French Open semifinalist Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-3.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021

Labuschagne, Pucovski put Aus ahead on rain-hit Day 1 of SCG Test SYDNEY, JAN 7 (IANS): Gritty half centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and debutant opener Will Pucovski on Thursday put Australia ahead on the rainhit opening day of the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia ended Day One at 166/2 in 55 overs that could be bowled because of rain.

At Stumps, Labuschagne and Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 67 and 31.

Earlier, after winning the toss, the hosts didn’t have a great start as they lost opener David Warner early in the innings. Warner, who is coming back from groin injury after having missed the first two Tests, was caught in slips by Cheteshwar Pujara off the bowling of right-arm Mohammed Siraj in the fourth over. Warner scored five runs of the eight balls he faced.

Australia had reached 21/1 when rain came pouring in the seventh over and players left the field. Umpires called for early Lunch and the play resumed only after a lengthy break in the second session. Indian bowlers -- Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj

Rishabh Pant(L) and Hanuma Vihari during third cricket test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

and Ravichandran Ashwin -- all bowled on tight lines and lengths and made sure the hosts didn’t score freely after the break. However, in the last 45 minutes of the session, the visitors were a bit sloppy in the field as wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant dropped two catches of Pucovski -- one against Ashwin and other against Siraj -- and allowed the debutant to score his maiden half century as Australia reached 93/1 at Tea. In the final session of the day, Australia lost Pucovski who became the first Test scalp of debutant Navdeep Saini. The 22-yearold got out lbw after scoring

62 runs in the 110 deliveries he faced during the course of his innings.

Smith, who had struggled in the first two Tests, came out with a positive intent this time around and scored quite a few boundaries and didn’t let the Indian bowlers, particularly Ashwin, dictate terms.

Along with Labuschagne, the duo added 60 runs for third wicket and laid a solid platform for the hosts to set a huge firstinnings total.

Brief scores: 166/2 at Stumps on Day One (Marnus Labuschagne 67*, Will Pucovski 62; Navdeep Saini 1/32)

FA Cup: Southampton–Shrewsbury postponed LONDON. JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Southampton’s FA Cup home tie against League One Shrewsbury Town this weekend is off after a number of positive coronavirus tests in the visiting camp, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Saints said they had received confirmation from the Football Association after a number of players and staff at third-tier Shrewsbury tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Saturday’s scheduled third-round

match.

“A meeting of the FA’s Professional Game Board will take place early next week to make a decision as to what will happen with the fixture,” said a statement from the side.

Southampton have had their own problems with the virus -goalkeeper Alex McCarthy tested positive and had to miss his side’s win over Liverpool this week.

Middlesbrough’s preparations for Saturday’s FA Cup match away

at Brentford have been hit by the virus. The visitors revealed their training ground had been “effectively closed” since Monday after a number of positive Covid-19 tests among first-team players and staff.

A further round of testing was due to be carried out on Thursday.

Manchester City have confirmed their Women’s Super League game against West Ham this weekend has been postponed due to a number of positive tests.

Serie A: Juve end Milan’s 28-game unbeaten run

Juventus players celebrate a goal during a Serie A match against AC Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan Jan. 6, 2021.

MILAN, JAN 7 (AGENCIES): Federico Chiesa scored a brace as Juventus inflicted a first league defeat this season on Serie A leaders AC Milan, ending their 27-match unbeaten run with a 3-1 win on Wednesday.

Stefano Pioli’s side maintained their one-point advantage over city rivals Inter Milan who missed a chance to go top with a 2-1 loss at Sampdoria.

AC Milan had been

unbeaten since before the coronavirus lockdown last March, with a run of 12 matches without defeat to complete last season where they finished sixth, and 15 games this campaign.

But Chiesa, who joined from Fiorentina last October, bagged his first brace for the champions, scoring on 18 and 62 minutes in the San Siro with Weston McKennie getting a third with quarter of an hour to go.

“This defeat hurts,” said Pioli.

“If there is an opponent against whom we have suffered it is Juventus, who have won the Scudetto for nine years in a row.

“But understanding how bad you feel after a defeat will also help us grow.” The hosts, chasing their first ‘Scudetto’ since 2011, had been hit hours before kick-off with the news that forward Ante Rebic and midfielder Rade

Krunic had tested positive for Covid-19. The absence of the pair was a blow for the side already without key players including their injured top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic for an eighth league game.

Juventus pair Alex Sandro and Juan Cuadrado were also out with coronavirus as the champions moved up to fourth, seven points behind Milan, but having played a game less.

“I saw the spirit of a team that wants to lead and win,” said Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo.

“This match was crucial for us.”

Chiesa has come into his own for Pirlo’s side who had been dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals this campaign.

Paulo Dybala provided the assists for both Chiesa’s goals.

Chiesa rattled the woodwork minutes before picking up a clever Dybala back-heel flick to finish off after 18 minutes.

Rafael Leao send through for Davide Calabria to grab the equaliser four minutes before the break to keep Milan’s hopes alive.

But Dybala again teeded up Chiesa to rifle in the second before the pair were replaced

by McKennie and Dejan Kulusevski. Kulusevski provided the pull back for McKennie to seal the victory after 76 minutes.

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