March 20, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 103

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Rlys cancels 84 more trains; 155 cancelled till March 31

Greece hands over Olympic flame to Tokyo

China reports zero domestic COVID-19 cases

national, Page 7

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

PM calls for ‘Janta curfew’ on Mar 22 Appeals to all for resolve, restraint to fight Covid-19 NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): Calling for “resolve and restraint” to fight coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the entire country to observe ‘Janta curfew’ on Sunday.

Pitching for “social distancing”, Modi called for ‘Janta curfew’ on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of their house, and asserted that it will be a litmus test to show how much India is ready to take on the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. This experience will serve the nation well, he added.

“During this curfew, we shall neither leave our homes, nor get onto the streets and refrain from roaming about in our societies or areas. Only those associated with emergency and essential services may leave their homes,” he said.

Lauding the hard work of medical professionals,

Organizations call for prayer on Mar 22 DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Organizations like NBCC, NJCF and CNC have called upon the people and the churches to observe fasting and prayer on March 22, 2020 (Sunday).

NBCC: Nagaland Baptist Church Council has called upon all Churches to observe prayer on March 22 and issued several prayer points. (See more on p-8) NJCF: Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) has called upon all the churches across the denominational line to observe a day of prayer and fasting on March 22 and seek God’s intervention and protection. In a press release, NJCF vice president Rev. Dr. N. Paphino urged the denominational head offices to issue precautionary guidelines fitting to their ecclesiastical worship and liturgy.

CNC: Council of Nagalim Church (CNC) has appealed to all denominations and Churches in Nagalim and all Churches of regions, brigades, battalions and units under CNC to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 22 “for protection of Naga nation from the dreadful pandemic disease caused

by Novel Corona Virus or COVID 2019,” CNC general secretary Ikato Chishi Swu stated in a press note.

This is it!

“I suggest we form cornavirus task force.

Then next cabinet meeting, we all should wear face masks.”

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Narendra Modi

sanitation staff, airline crews, delivery persons and media personnel among others, Modi asked people to express gratitude to them by giving them a five-minute standing ovation at 5pm on Sunday by clapping hands, beating plates or ringing out bells.

In a nearly 30-minute national broadcast, he asked people to stay indoors and work from home as much as possible while underscoring the dangers of coronavirus, saying the world has never seen a crisis as grave as this.

“Even World War I and II did not affect as many countries as coronavirus has done,” Modi said, asking people to avoid this mindset that the disease will not affect India much when it has hit hard many developed countries. Modi also said “panic-buying” must be

avoided and essential things, including medicines, should not be hoarded, adding his government is working to ensure their supply.

He further announced the setting up of a ‘Covid-19 Economic Response Task Force’, headed by Union Finance minister, to decide on relief package for sectors hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Modi began his address by highlighting the scale of corornavirus’ impact and noted that there is a view that India has averted the crisis and all is well.

“This mindset is not correct. Complacency in respect of a global pandemic like coronavirus is not appropriate. It is essential that each and every Indian remains alert and cautious,” he said and asked a few weeks from the countrymen.

Studies of countries hit by the pandemic have revealed that it exploded after a few days, and the number of people infected by it grew at a very rapid pace.

A cure or vaccine for coronavirus has not been found yet, Modi said, adding that a few countries have controlled the situation by taking quick decisions and

by isolating more and more people.“I appeal to you that for the next few weeks, step out of your homes only if absolutely necessary.

As far as possible, try and do all your work, whether related to business or job, from home. Senior citizens, those above 60-65 years of age, should not leave their homes over the next few weeks,” Modi said. He asked people to follow the directives government to combat coronavirus.

He said the pandemic is “deeply hurting” the economic interests and wellbeing of India’s middle class, lower-middle class, and poor segments.

“In such a time of crisis, I request the business world and high income segments of society to as much as possible, look after the economic interests of all the people who provide them services,” he said.

Modi pointed out that in few days it is possible these people may not be able to come to office or people’s homes. He also urged youth, organisations like NCC, NSS, civil society to spread awareness about this people’s curfew over the next two days.

Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged today NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): All legal routes to escape the noose closed on Thursday for the four men convicted in the Nirbhaya gangrape case seven yearsthree months after brutalising a young woman in a Delhi bus with a barbarity that shook the nation.

Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar Singh (31), held guilty for gangraping a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern in Delhi on the night of December 16, 2012 so savagely that she died of her injuries a fortnight later, will be executed in Tihar Jail at 5.30 am on Friday.

Their death warrants have been deferred by a court thrice on the grounds that they had not exhausted all their legal remedies and that the mercy petition of one or the other was before the president.

On Thursday, however, all the legal routes seemed to have closed for the four men.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain Mukesh Singh’s last ditch plea that he was not in the city when the crime took place.

State govt invokes ‘Epidemic Diseases Act’ Authorised officers can forcefully admit, isolate suspected case of Coronavirus DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): A week after the Central government advised States to invoke the necessary provisions of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, the Government of Nagaland, Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW), has issued 23point regulation regarding COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) in exercise of the powers conferred under section 2, 3 and 4 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 (No.3 of 1897).

The regulations published in the Nagaland gazette extraordinary on March 18, 2020, would come into force immediately and would remain valid for a period of one year from the date of publication of the notification.

The regulation declared that all health facilities would have a designated Flu/COVID-19 corners for screening of suspected cases of COVID-19. It would be mandatory for all health facilities to notify such person(s) to concerned district surveillance unit along

with duly filled up self declaration forms, who, within their knowledge, are having travel history of COVID19 affected countries and are having complaints of fever or cough or respiratory difficulty or even without any sign and symptoms of COVID-19. In addition, the history of coming in contact with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 would be recorded.

To avoid spread of any rumor or unauthenticated information regarding COVID-19, no person/institution/organization would use any print or electronic media for information regarding COVID-19 without prior permission of H&FW department. In case, anyone was found indulging in such activity, it would be treated as a punishable offence.

Since no private laboratories have been authorized to take or test samples for COVID-19 in the state, all such samples would be collected as per guidelines of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and would be sent to designated labs

by the state nodal officer appointed by the H&FW department.

Any person with a history of travel in last 14 days to a country or area from where COVID-19 has been reported must report to nearest government hospital or call a toll helpline number 7005415243/ 7005539653/ 9856071745, so that necessary measures/action if required may be intimated

by H&FW department.

All person with a history of travel to a country or area from where COVID-19 has been reported in last 14 days, but who do not have any symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty in breathing, should isolate themselves at home and cover their mouth and nose with a mask. Such persons must take precautions to avoid contact with any persons including family members for 14 days from the date of arrival from such areas.

Authorized persons as per Clause 6 have been authorized to admit a person and isolate the person if required in case he/she has a history of visit to an area where COVID-19 was endemic and the concerned person was symptomatic.

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COVID-19: Thermal screening intensified Faith based orgns urged to NBCC appeals churches suspend mass gatherings to follow govt guidelines

A person being screened at New Field Check gate on Thursday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): After a lot of hue and cry over insufficient initiative on the part of the State’s Health agencies to prevent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Dimapur finally witnessed medical staff screening denizens at various points around the town on Thursday.

While passengers were screened at Dimapur airport, other entry points to the State

were left largely unattended, thereby increasing risk of people getting infected with COVID 19 as travellers entered the State easily.

Finally, from 6 a.m.

Thursday, locations like railway station, Dillai check gate and New Field check gate witnessed screening of individuals. And till 12 noon, over 8,000 people were screened at two locations, out of which 17 were advised home isolation or medical treatment at the earliest.

Dimapur chief medical officer (CMO) Dr T Pangjung Sangtam informed Nagaland Post that screening would be conducted round-the-clock on rotational basis, with four to five health workers being posted at each of the mentioned locations. He added that a roster till April 8 had been made, whereby everyone entering the State would be screened by medical staff posted at these locations.

Medical staff posted at various locations informed this reporter that all those whose body temperature recorded 100-degree Fahrenheit and above on the thermo scanner were advised medical check-up and home isolation. Contact numbers of such people were taken for assistance and follow-ups.

For precautionary measures, CMO advised denizens to avoid social gatherings, unnecessary travel and to regularly wash hands.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 19 (NPN): Special action group (SAG) on COVID-19, constituted by the state government to monitor the situation, has appealed to the faith-based organisations (FBOs) to suspend mass gatherings and even postpone weddings till the virus was contained.

The principal secretary and Home commissioner, Abhijit Sinha, who heads the SAG, made this appeal during an emergency meeting with FBOs in the secretariat conference hall here Thursday.

Briefing on the virus, Sinha explained how the infection was spread across different nations through carriers. He said that the only way to fight the virus was through personal hygiene.

Sinha said that no positive cases had been reported in the state or north eastern region till date. He reminded that state government was taking all precautions to control the possible spread of disease. He also informed that screening of passen-

gers at Dimapur railway station and various entry points have already started besides Dimapur Airport.

Asserting that the virus was highly infectious and could be easily spread at community gatherings and other crowded places, Sinha requested the participants to minimize mass gatherings.

Health and Family Welfare principal director Dr. V. Suokhrie said the virus was very rapid mainly due to poor hygiene and urged FBOs to inform their members to be aware and maintain good hygienic practices. Dr. Suokhrie also appealed to the citizens to follow standard guidelines that were issued by the government.

The church leaders appreciated the government and the department for putting all efforts to ensure the wellbeing of the citizens and assured to extend cooperation.

Kohima Town Baptist Pastors Fellowship president, Rev. Kevichalie, also informed the Sunrise service held on Easter Sunday at Kohima WW-II Memorial was cancelled due to outbreak of COVID-19.

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): In response to increased anxieties and concerns around the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has called upon all its member associations and churches to remain vigilant and alert to potential dangers from this virus. The council in an advisory issued through its general secretary Rev Dr Zelhou Keyho also asked all its Churches and establishments to follow standard guidelines being framed by the State government. NBCC said as Christians “we have a responsibility to care for each other and ourselves”. With World Health Organisation now declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, it said the Christians should be seen as part of the solution rather than potentially becoming part of the problem. NBCC asked all its churches and establishments to follow standard guidelines being framed by the State government.

As this was a highly infectious disease caused by COVID-19 that spread from person to person through sneezing, coughing and contact with contaminated surfaces, NBCC urged congregations to take measures to keep themselves and their communities safe. The best way of protecting from the spread of the virus is for everyone to use universal good hygiene at all times.

(Cont’d on p-5)

Demand for revoking appointment of 994 police recruits JCPI rallies rescheduled DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): The issue of 994 backdoor appointments in police department continues to generate much heat with both political and non-political organisations calling for revoking these appointments.

ASUD: Taking a serious note of the alleged 994 backdoor appointments made under the Home department, Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD) demanded immediate revocation of services of all the employees absorbed in the department through illegal means. It called upon the student community and civil society organisations (CSOs) to join hands in order to keep a check on such “unprincipled acts” committed by those occupying high position in the government.

The union also encouraged unemployed youth of the State to learn to stand on their feet instead of wilfully giving in to backdoor means, which

defeated the very purpose of pursuing education. There were so many avenues outside the government sector to keep oneself employed, “if we only learn to open our eyes and see where opportunities lie,” it pointed out.

Asserting that it always had and would stand for the welfare of student community, ASUD also declared that should there be any need, it was ready and willing to go to any length until the erring leaders did justice to the aspirations of thousands of deserving candidates of the State by revoking the appointments.

This was stated in a press release by union’s president Moayanger Jamir and general secretary Neken Walling.

TSUD: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) too announced extending support to and expressed solidarity with the demand of Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) and Naga Tribal Union Chumouke-

dima Town (NTUCT) for cancellation of illegal backdoor appointees, besides supporting Naga Students’ Federation’s (NSF) ultimatum for setting up Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).

S t r o n g ly s u p p o r t i n g DNSU and NTUCT’s calls for cancelling the appointment of 994 candidates in the police department recruited without open recruitment except for the 206 posts advertised, TSUD in a press release issued by its president Rukewezo Wetsah and finance secretary Pechesin Bukh expressed its “exasperation” at the extent of illegal backdoor appointments and declared “enough is enough”.

It also appealed to the “good conscience” of the backdoor appointees to voluntarily rescind their appointments so that all people of the State, irrespective of their status or connections, could get equal opportunities.

Backdoor appointments: LSU against selective targeting of departments

Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has announced its support to any move against backdoor appointment, but through a holistic approach and not selectively.

Mentioning that no State government department was an exception to this menace, union’s president Ashanthung Humtsoe and general secretary Pithungo Shitio in a release demanded that every department should be checked and not anyone in particular. It also declared not to support any partisan attempt in addressing the issue of backdoor appointments, adding it stood for justice, equality and fairness for all.

Reiterating its opposition to any form of backdoor appointments in any (Cont’d on p-8) government departments,

LSU however regretted that the whole issue was unfortunately diverted recently in print media through selective approach by targeting only a particular department, which exposed “apparent vested interest and ill-intention”.

Wholeheartedly supporting the gist of recent statements issued by different organisations, the union observed that they had made some bold remarks with the intention of curbing the prevailing corruption in the State, but it stressed that the same yardstick should be applied to all the departments.

The apex Lotha student body pointed out that while it strongly believed that the intention of those organisations about corruption was (Cont’d on p-5)

to Apr 17; warns of bandh

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): In view of coronavirus epidemic, Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has decided to reschedule its proposed rallies in district headquarters to April 17, 2020.

Informing this in a press note, JCPI media cell said the decision was taken during the meeting held on March 19 to discuss about eh expiry of the ultimatum served on the state government for the effective implementation of ILP and making December 1, 1963 as the single cut off year for both ILP and RIIN for the entire state.

Among several resolutions adopted, JCPI warned that if the state government failed to heed to the genuine demand of the indigenous people of the State, it would be compelled to launch a statewide bandh on April 24, 2020 followed by noncooperation movement till the genuine demands of the people were fulfilled.

JCPI also resolved to distribute (translate in all dialects) the white paper on RIIN to educate public on the importance of RIIN exercise and effective implementation of ILP and other special provisions in the state of Nagaland.

Further, JCPI appealed to all the apex tribal bodies “to be prepared to reach our common objective by extending every possible co-operation for the proposed protest rallies and subsequent bandh.”

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COVID-19 trainings, meetings held at various places

DIMAPUR: District administration along with line departments of various districts have been holding trainings and meetings as preparedness measures against the possible outbreak of COVID-10 in the state.

Kiphire: Department of Health & Family Welfare Kiphire district held a oneday training on COVID-19 for the health workers in the district on Thursday.

Deputy commissioner Kiphire, Sarita Yadav in her speech said that health workers in the district should disseminate proper information to the people about the deadly Coronovirus COVID-19. She said that the situation was serious but asked people not to panic as the district was ready to tackle when real situation arises. She also discouraged big gathering but rather stay indoor as she said that the only escape from this disease was prevention. DC further asked the trainees to learn and inform what they had learned. CMO Kiphire, Dr. E. Motsuthung Patton asked the participants to be cautious on the COVID-19 disease and appealed the health workers to disseminate proper information to the public as per the training. District immunization officer Kiphire, Dr. Pewezo Khalo in his keynote address declared that, Kiphire has shortage of doctors and nurses and there will be shortage of re-enforcement when real time arises. He however said that with this limited staff, the District Hospital Kiphire was ready to tackle the situation. DIO also said people should not rely on social media but should authenticate the news and then keep alert.

Medical officer DHK Dr. Dheni, highlighted about the training and about the preparedness in the district.

Deputy commissioner Kiphire, additional SP Kiphire and medical officials also visited the isolation ward in the district. Awareness training was chaired by medical officer DHK, Dr. Apila Sangtam. (Correspondent) DHS Longleng: District health society (DHS) Longleng organised training on COVID-19 at CMO conference hall on March 19 with trainers, Dr. Sheila, WHO consultant, Dr. Molung Jamir, epidimiologist IDSP, Dr. Marina Yaden district surveillance officer

DC Kiphire along with additional SP Kiphire and medical officials at isolation ward, Dr. Temsusashi, senior specialist district hospital conducting a session during the DHK on Thursday. (NP) training on COVID-19.

(DSO), and Dr. Temsusashi, sr specialist district hospital.

A press release from CMO office district media officer stated that, Dr. Obangjungla, chief medical officer appealed the participants to be attentive during the training so that when they go back to their own health units and disseminate the information properly. Dr. Marina Yaden spoke on global, India and Nagaland update and epidemiology while Dr Sheila spoke on risk management, environmental cleaning etc and also demonstrated the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Dr Molung Jamir spoke on cluster containment strategy and community surveillance and information management while Dr Temsusashi spoke on infection, prevention and control-standard precautions and additional precautions etc. Training was attended by medical doctors from three blocks, nurses from each sub-centre, doctors and nurses from district hospital, Dr. Vincent Merry 12th NAP, Ihoilung Chuilo, EAC Longleng Hq, Binu-v medical assistant 23rd Assam Rifles Longleng, block program managers, ASHA co-ordinators, DCM, district media officer and IDSP staff.

DC Zunheboto: DC Zunheboto has issued directives and advisories in the general interest of public under Zunheboto district: Pamphlets on sensitization on COVID-19 are to be distributed to all concerned by the office of the CMO, Zunheboto and signed by the concerned authorities followed by distribution by March 22; All public gatherings/meetings/seminars/

sports events are to be temporarily suspended in the district and that, sub-committees will be appointed to identify quarantine camps in the entire district; DEF/ AR/BSF requested to set up quarantine camps for their personnel at their own respective camps and DTF to write to the concerned department to provide ICU with ventilator for district hospital, Zunheboto as currently there are no ventilators available in the district hospital; Every department in the district to appoint a nodal officer to check the sanitisation in their own respective offices and all the shopkeepers in the district to avoid hoarding of prices of essential commodities in the district; Churches requested to disseminate information to the people as well as the sub-committees to monitor travelers going in and out from the district at various designated check points.

TDTF: Tuensang district task force (TDTF) for COVID-19 held meeting at DC conference hall on March 19, attended by its members comprising district administration, Medical, Police, AR, NGOs, ward representatives, VG and education. According to DIPR report, meeting discussed on setting up of screening team which will be deployed at the strategic location, where screening team will be authorized to investigate on tour history of any such suspected person coming from outside the state/tourist. Dr. John has been nominated as nodal officer for Tuensang district. House also resolved to nominate one representative of officer rank from AR, Police, NAP,

and Medical department.

House discussed on identification of building for quarantine measures and located St John Higher Secondary School and Baptist Thangyen School building to propose. DC and chairman TDTF COVID-19 advised the PHED to regulate water supply for proper hygiene of the mass. Chairman and DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant also advised all concerned to identify individuals coming back from outside the state so that quarantine processes shall be initiated.

ADC Tening: Additional deputy commissioner-cum-chairperson of sub-divisional task force (SDTF), COVID-19, Tening, Rhosietho Nguori has issued advisories for public interest as per DIPR report: Public are advised to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness especially in public places like markets, public gathering and educational institutions; Reiterating earlier order issued by the ADC office all sorts of hunting activities involving human contact with wild animals and birds stands banned till further notice; Public are advised to avoid all forms of non essential travel outside the state, especially in places where there are reported incidence of COVID-19 and places vulnerable for such like in inter-state border hamlets; All forms of weekly bazaars wherein traders from outside the state come in for trade is/are, hereby, banned till further notice. Mass public gatherings are also discouraged to this extent till the situation is contained; NGOs/CSOs and all village council are directed to strict-

ly monitor and report entry of outsiders or travelers in their respective jurisdiction to the SDTF on COVID-19; For any assistance/queries on COVID-19, reach out to SDTF helpline at 96125812 03/7085799022/986275726 4/9612034784.

TCCI: Tuensang Chamber of Commerce & Industries (TCCI) informed to all concerned that at present there were enough stock of all the essential commodities in the market and public need not panic of any shortages due to COVID-19.

In this regard, TCCI issued the following measures as per DIPR report: All shops have been directed not to indulge in hording or create any artificial shortages of essential commodities, they have been advised to frequently check their inventory and keep sufficient stock to cover any eventuality. They have been directed not to sell hand sanitizers and masks higher than the market price; Businesses dealing in service sector like tea stall, restaurants, hotels, clinics and nursing homes have been directed to double their effort in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene round the clock; Drivers of all commercial vehicles, buses and Tata Sumo who frequently travel in and out of the jurisdiction of Tuensang district have also been directed to keep hand sanitizers at their disposal; All shops have been directed to keep hand sanitizers at their disposal and use them as and when required by them as well as for the customers; Finally it has clearly directed to all shops and businesses establishment in Tuensang town that if any of the above mentioned is

violated, culprit will be dealt with sternly according to the resolution of the TCCI and handed over to the competent authority thereafter for further action.

ZDTF: Zunheboto district task force (ZDTF) for Covid-19 held its first meeting in Zunheboto on March 19, headed by deputy commissioner, Peter Lichamo to discuss and access the situation in the district, measures undertaken and possible steps forward in regard to spreading awareness about the virus and preparedness of the district in case of an outbreak.

Health and Family Welfare department, Zunheboto district, gave an update on their preparedness. Some of the measures undertaken included: All medical staff to be in their respective posting places; All pending leaves remain cancelled excluding categories like maternity leaves; Identification of quarantine wards has been done; All ambulances have been serviced and are in excellent condition; Doctors and nurses who will man isolation wards have been trained in Kohima; Protective equipment available and thermal scanners are on its way from Kohima; Sub-divisional task forces have been formed; Helpline numbers available; Control room for Covid-19 have been set up; Training camp for all doctors including private practitioners and army doctors has been scheduled for March 20; Awareness campaign to be launched in all churches beginning March 22; Pamphlets to build awareness and provide guidelines will be widely disseminated in the district and will be

available in both English and Sumi dialects; There will no meetings, seminars and mass gatherings in the district. Chamber of commerce assured that there was no foreseeable reason for a shortage of essential food supplies and commodities in the district.

RD department: Rural Development department has informed all rural functionaries of the state, VDBs, and SHGs (NSRLM) to remain alert to the risk posed by COVID-19, and have been directed to ensure the following precautionary measures: To immediately report to the district administration about any causes of concern related to the symptoms of COVID-19 among any of its citizens; To restrict unnecessary entry/ movement of its citizens and visitors to the villages; To implement orders/advisories issued by the government from time to time, concerning public gatherings, unnecessary travel, etc.

DDADU: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has informed all auto-drivers plying in and around Dimapur to keep their autos clean, use mask and hand sanitizers.

In a press release, DDADU president, Tito Yepthomi has asked the drivers to take note of the directive and implement it and added that the union would conduct regular checking.

Meanwhile, DDADU has also asked the medical personnel on duty to utilise the union’s ambulance during any emergency situation and contact 7005041574 for the same. The union has also offered free voluntary ride to medical personnel “facing

difficulties reaching their place of duty”.

LSU: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has stated that all picnicking activities should be stopped until further notice in regard to COVID-19 and restricts all students going for picnic under its jurisdiction. A press release from LSU president Ashanthung Humtsoe and general secretary, Pithungo Shitio has appealed to the concerned department to issue thermal scanner and necessary equipments required at the earliest since Wokha district shares the longest border belt with Assam where it requires to cross-check all inbound commuters. LSU also requested the concerned department to issue adequate safety suit to those who are engaged in checking at check gate, as students who are pursuing education from different states in India are returning back home due to the pandemic COVID-19.

Union also adviced students and others just returning from outside Nagaland to Wokha district to be home quarantined immediately.

NSUP: Naga Students’ Union Phagwara (NSUP) Punjab, has urged Naga students to undergo thermal screening present at the university main gate and in case of emergencies or queries a helpline has been setup for Naga students. A press release from NSUP media cell stated that, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSUP executives held an emergency meeting on March 18 at Phagwara, chaired by Imsanger Jamir NSUP president. Various possible measures for the prevention of the virus were discussed and final decisions were made regarding the same. NSUP stated that, due to the complete shutdown of universities and colleges, varying number of students have already departed for home and the few remaining were still residing within the campus. NSUP executives have decided to provide hand sanitizers and masks for all Naga students who still remain within the campus and are unable to avail such facilities. At present no cases of students being infected by the virus has been reported. The following contacts have been made available at 917005107979/ 919612686068.

NBOCWWB meeting Kohima Excise conduct raids Young Indians hold SNK talks held by DDTF in Dimapur

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Task Force (DDTF) for Nagaland Building and Other Construction Worker's Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) meeting was held on March 13, wherein ADC and chairperson NBOCWWB, V. Lovitoly Sema chaired the meeting.

According to DIPR report, ADC presented the agenda of the screening and filtration of NBOCWWB registered beneficiaries under Dimapur district. After diligent discussion it was decided that every registered beneficiary will be made to sign on a legally bonded paper declarA seminar on health, nutrition and substance abuse was held at JMC hall in ing the authenticity of the information provided collaboration with Dr. Atsung Aier and his team from CIHSR, Dimapur and Cherry at his/her registration. Accordingly renewal and the contractor's certification letter along with a Blossom School, Kohima on March 14. (CBS Kohima) photocopy of the contractor's NBOCWWB registration certificateshould be provided at the time of registration and renewal.

DTF also resolved that for those applying for Excise personnel with the seized items. scholarship, the children's original record book NLA library committee meeting: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker are also to be submitted for verification during the DIMAPUR: Kohima Excise Phyobemo Kikon, in the proand chairman of NLA library committee, Sharingain Longkumer has convened time of scholarship application and the renewal personnel under the establish- cess of the raid the team arrestfirst meeting of the committee for the tenure 2020 -2021 on March 23, 12 noon process to be completed on or before April 30. The ment of assistant commis- ed 7 persons for illegal possesat the assembly committee hall. All the concerned committee members have been doubtful registered beneficiaries shall be called sioner (Zonal) of Excise on sion /selling of liquor (IMFL). requested to attend the meeting. for physical verification by the task force after the March 18 conducted raids in 608 bottles/cans of different and around Phezoucha, New brands were seized during the Bhandari administration informs: District administration, Bhandari has notified renewal process.

Secretariat area. raid and further cautioned that During the meeting assistant labour commisthat issue of new/fresh Inner Line Permits for both foreign and domestic tourists, inAccording to assistant such raids will be conducted at cluding temporary permits will remain suspended till further notice. Weekly bazaars sioner highlighted the guidelines and procedures commissioner (Zonal) P. regular intervals. held at various locations including Bhandari town on Wednesdays and Baghty on for registration process.

Thursday will remain suspended temporarily until further notice as precautionary measure for public safety.

IPR informs: Only visitors with genuine office relate work will be allowed to enter IPR citadel, Kohima from March 20 during visiting hours from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It D I M A P U R : Va r i o u s Kevin Kapu condemned mon concern in reporting lage Youth Organization will also prohibit visitors from touching/handling office files and papers. All visitors organisations have con- Vibi for assaulting a “sin- such untoward situations (KVYO) in a condemnawith official work or seeking appointment with officers of DIPR have been requested demned the March 12 in- cere and a dedicated officer” to the concerned authority tion warned that if “any to inform the reception at the main entrance. cident where assault was and while condemning the for smooth administration untoward incident happen TASU new office bearers: Tizit Area Students Union (TASU) on March 10, elected committed by Vibi Mero of wrongful act have appealed within its jurisdiction. CSU to Abeinuo”, Vibi Mero new office bearers for the tenure 2020- 2023, under the leadership of James Konyak Pfütseromi village towards the concerned authority “to extended its full support and would be held responsible.

EAC Sakraba. deliver justice to the officer cooperation to the adminis- The organisation also urged as president and Atzing B Konyak, as general secretary.

CSU: Chakhesang and that no such incident is trators in functioning of the the authority to revoke the Lost and found: Samaguri Village Council (SVC) has informed that a motorcycle Students' Union (CSU) in repeated in the near future”. office for the welfare of the bail granted to Vibi Mero (Bajaj Pulsar 150), blue in colour without registration number has been found within a condemnation note by CSU also appealed and community in particular and “take stringent action the village jurisdiction. Rightful owner has been asked to claim the same with origi- president Vetho Vadeo and requested the public to be and the general public. against the criminal, who nal documents within two weeks of publication of the information. general secretary, Azezo vigilant and to have comKVYO: Kohima Vil- is a social threat to the so-

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DIMAPUR: Young Indians (YI) Nagaland chapter, held their sharing new knowledge (SNK) talks on March 14, under the topic “Developing financial intelligence”, conducted by Lezo Putsure.

A press release from Young Indians stated that, SNK talks was an initiative of Young Indians Nagaland, as part of learning series aimed at enriching knowledge through professionals in their respective fields.

Young Indians is an organisation spread across different parts of India and believes in nation building with leadership at its core. Young Indians Nagaland chapter comprises of entrepreneurs and professionals from different sectors coming together to create social impact.

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ATC and Sakraba Town GBs: Adhoc town committee (ATC) and GBs of Sakraba town condemned the assault on Abeinuo Jasmine Ashao and have strongly appealed to the law enforcement authorities “to take strong action against such heinous crime committed”.

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DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha along with OSC staff, LEH and LSU presidents during the third consultative meeting-cum-celebration of one year anniversary of OSC. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, MAR 19 (NPN): Third consultative meetingcum-celebration of one year anniversary of One Stop Centre (OSC) Wokha was held on Thursday at DC conference hall Wokha.

Deputy commissioner Wokha Orenthung Lotha who is also chairman of OSC Wokha in his key note spoke on how women and girl child can be assisted through OSC when they were facing violence in all aspects related to social and family. He also spoke on OSC which is a new concept, where in the earlier stage there were some challenges, yet today through various awareness and programmes conducted by OSC, he said that

it has taken shape where women were coming up to raise their issues and to seek guidance.

He further apprised all stake holders and various NGOs and civil societies to educate the masses and disseminate the information on how and what the OSC works for women facing violence, where he also sought suggestions for better implementation and to reach out every nook and corner in the district to eradicate women violence.

Presidents of Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH) and Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) shared short speeches during the programme, while powerpoint on success story and functioning of OSC Wokha were presented by team of OSC and MSK.

DNKGHSS concludes fourth phase of NISHTHA

Teachers attending the fourth phase at DNKGHSS.

DIMAPUR: Fourth phase of national initiative for school heads’ and teachers’ holistic advancement (NISHTHA) for district mission authority (DMA), Samagra Shiksha Kohima culminated at Dr. N. Kire GHSS (DNKGHSS) Seikhazou Kohima on March 18, owing to the pandemic threat of COVID-19.

A press release from DMA, Samagra Shiksha Kohima stated that, extra classes were compensated from day 2 & 3 to cover the remaining pedagogies.

However, feedbacks and post-test will be done online

by teacher trainees from their respective convenient homes on March 20.

State resource persons are Emillo Patton deputy director School Education and Dr.Bijano Murry principal DNKGHSS. Key resource persons (KRPs) for the training are Dr. Sukanya Paul reader SCERT Mathematics, Pelenou Peteneilhou PGT English, Yawao Konyak research assistant SCERT Science, Medemmongla Jamir research associate SCERT, Grace Yanthan PGT Social Science, Peter reader SCERT, Aneile Big DIET

lecturer Education, Kenilo Semp senior DIET lecturer Maths, Neikulu Curhah training research assistant, SCERT, Sonian Jempang training research assistant SCERT and Vilakhole Nagi research associate SCERT, Science.

Three hundred thirty two (332) teacher trainees attended the training. Those teachers who discontinued training on day two due to health reasons will be called as fresh candidates for the fifth phase of NISHTHA training. Date and venue will be intimated in due course of time.

Discussion hour was deliberated in length where all stakeholders from various HoDs in the district and NGOs present in the meeting responded positively with suggestions for successful implementation.

OSC informed that within a year they had received 16 related cases which were taken up by the department.

Earlier, introduction and presentation was done

by Renthunglo Kikon, special centre administrator, OSC Wokha, with special number presented by Merithung Patton district coordinator, DLCW-MSK. Programme was chaired

by Mhathung L Kikon, IT staff, OSC and invocation

by Thungbeni Kikon, case worker, OSC.

Training for urban ASHAs held in Mokokchung DIMAPUR: Three-day Refresher training for urban ASHAs under NUHM Mokokchung district was conducted for three days at the conference hall, CMO office from March 11 to 13.

A press release from CMO office stated that, Dr. R. Chubala Aier CMO highlighted on the importance of urban ASHAs and encouraged them to learn their responsibilities during the training period.

She urged the ASHAs to create awareness on 1st trimester registration, HBNC, sanitation etc and their active community participation in various health activities.

She also thanked the resource person and participants for attending the training.

Trainees were taught on the role of ASHA and various health activities to be undertaken and aimed at building on existing knowledge and development of new skills in the area of healthy community, HIV/AIDS, noncommunicable disease, maternal and child health, HBNC etc.

Internal peer team from PCC visits YMC

Internal peer team from PCC with YMC faculty.

DIMAPUR: Yemhi Memorial College (YMC), Dimapur received the internal peer team from mentor college, Patkai Christian College (PCC) in its preparation for NAAC accreditation on March 17.

A press release from YMC stated that, internal peer team comprised of K Y M C

Angel Sonari, vice-principal, department of Zoology, Dr Bendangsenla, department of Chemistry, Dr T. Pieru, dean of Science, department of Geology and Weshete Thopi, department of Political Science.

Dr. Kaba Daniel, principal, YMC welcomed

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the mentor college peer team members wherein Angel Sonari shared about the eligibility criteria for institutions to apply for NAAC accreditation. She shared about the benefits of accreditation adding that through it, an institution was able to recognise its strength, weakness

and opportunities through an informed review process. Different criteria and weightages under different key aspects were also discussed.

Physical verification of the campus was carried out after the meeting where classrooms, girls/ boys common rooms, auditorium, staff room, accounts and establishment offices etc were inspected.

Peer team lauded the proper documentation maintained in a library register pertaining to all newspaper reports of the different activities organised in the college.

Meanwhile, a short exit meeting was held where B. Rai, asst. professor, department of English, chaired the session, Toyeto Chishi, vice-principal and co-ordinator, IQAC, delivered vote of thanks and Angel Sonari shared concluding remarks and shared suggestions for improvement.

Teachers workshop held at SMS Doyapur

DIMAPUR: Shalom Mission School (SMS), Doyapur conducted teachers workshop at the school auditorium organized by the managing board of SMS on March 14.

A press release from OSD, SMS Sito Meru stated that, purpose of the workshop was to update the teachers with changes in education system. Managing board, chairman Thejao Vihienuo encouraged the teachers to equip and refresh themselves to make teaching-learning more effective. The first session was taken by Sibuile, department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University on the topic “techniques for effective teaching in school”.

Second session by Dr. Khotole Khieya, department of Education, Nagaland University on the topic, “behaviourists and constructionist approach to classroom management”. Third session was by professor Buno Liegise, department of Education, Nagaland University on the topic, “developing professionalism of teachers in schools, “ethics, accountability and attitude”.

Vote of thanks was pronounced by Sito Meru, officer on special duty (OSD), Shalom Mission School, Doyapur.

Alcoholics to get subsidized clinical test

DIMAPUR: North East Artist Network (NEAN) drop in-center for alcoholics and District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 18, to provide subsidized clinical test for treatment to the alcoholic community.

A press release from NEAN programme manager, Bokatoli Kinimi Z stated that, as per the MoU, clinical test such as kidney function test (KFT) and liver function test (LFT) will be provided at the subsidized rate of 150/- per test at DHD which is 50% less than the actual cost at DHD and the subsidized rate which is provided through NEAN DIC is much reasonable comparatively. To avail this service the beneficiaries will need to contact NEAN drop

(Lt R) Toshiba Jamir, Dr. Z. Kheshito Zhimo, MS DHS and Bokatoli Kinimi Z.

in-centre for “clients referral card” without which service cannot be availed. Drop in-center will also initiate to provide free Hepatitis C virus medicines for needy people. MoU is a form of responsibilities and agreement of each party with respect to the initiative.

The initiative of DHD

and NEAN may go a long way in meeting the needs of the alcoholic community services considering the level of treatment facilities required. NEAN drop-in center provides safe and supportive care for individuals and families who are affected by substance abuse in the community.

St. Thomas Mission Society (STMS) took an initiative to prepare hand sanitizers for staff, nearby residents and family members of MGM College and MGMHSS in its first phase. Three liters were prepared by science teachers of MGMHSS and lab assistants as per the guidelines of WHO. STMS would be preparing more hand washes and sanitizers to distribute among economically weaker sections. (STMS)

Flower show and exhibition held in Dimapur DIMAPUR: Three-day flower show-cum-exhibition organised by Dimapur District Floricultural Association (DDFA) concluded on March 14, graced by Lanula Kronu as the special invitee.

A press release from DDFA stated that, prize winners under the category “fern” were Visazono Savino as first, Ayongla as second and third went to Visazono Savino, while Yongpila and Sentinungla Ao won consolation prizes.

Visazono Savino secured first and second position under the category “foliage” along with Suohienuo Keyho who came third and consolation prizes went to Kaholi P achumi and John.

Winners under “cacti/ succulent” category were Visazono Savino as first, second Ayongla and third Avi Aye while consolations went to Ayongla and Zevisle Chophy. Kitoli Zhimomi came first, second went to Talilula and third Kitoli Zhimomi while Piola & Kitoli Zhimomi won consolation prizes under the category “palm” Under “orchid” category, Asola, Areni Ngully and Makhila placed first second and third posi-

DDFA members at the conclusion of the successful exhibition.

tions while consolation prizes went to Kushosele Nyekha and Sentinungla Ao. Kushosele nyekha was placed in all three positions under the category “bonsai”, while consolation prizes went to Zeviseli Chophy and Mhayani Nursery Zeviseli Chophy, K. Tsusola and Makhila won first, second and third prizes while Talilula and Liyingbeni won consolation prizes under “perennial/anthurium”. Under the category “seasonal/

biennials”, Noune Yhome came first and second while third and consolation went to Neisanguno Nagi along with John.

Areni Ngully, Asola and Kunsungsele were placed in first second and third positions while consolation prizes went to Asola and Kitoli Zhimomi under “bougainvillaea” category. Suohienuo Keyho, Visazono Savino and Yongpila came first second and third under “succulents” categor y, while consolation prizes

went to Suohienuo Keyho and Asola.

Under the category of “floral arrangement”, Areni Ngully, Ilituna Achumi and Talilula won first second and third prizes while consolations went to Phylashone and Tpeka A Sukhalu. Wayside Nursery and Naga Multiflora won first and second prizes under “best stall” at the event.

Altogether 23 flower growers opened sale stalls and 34 growers participated at the exhibition under 11categories.

SLCC reviews poshan abhiyaan implementation

DIMAPUR: State level convergence committee (SLCC), Nagaland on implementation of poshan abhiyaan (national nutrition mission) reviewed the convergence action plans in the state for ensuring concentrated efforts on improving the nutrition of targeted groups through multi-sectoral convergent action in the entire state on March 18.

According to DIPR, the meeting held under the chairmanship of chief secretary, Temjen Toy decided to make greater efforts to facilitate focussed attention to core intervention from all the inter-sectoral action for reducing maternal and child malnutrition and anaemia.

Addressing the high level meeting, the chief secretary said that a lot more needs to be done and that there should be clarity in the implementation of poshan abhiyaan programmes with a greater determination.

He said the state convergence committee has to have regular meeting to ensure that implementation is carried down to the grass root level.

He also emphasised on better inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery.

Meanwhile, high officials from line departments actively participated in the discussions to ensure that the national nutrition mission is effectively implemented with a success.

It may be noted that the national nutrition mission was launched in March, 2018 by the prime minister of India and would ensure malnutrition India by 2022.

Wash basins have been installed at strategic locations such as, Vishal, Big Bazar, Virat, Deluxe Point, Hongkong Market, Plaza, Christian Hr Sec School by Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) for public hygiene. Public have been requested to use the facilities. (NP) K Y M C

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Sikkim suspends nonProtesters block NH-2 in Senapati Covid-19: essential work in govt offices Demand release of five arrested NSCN (I-M) cadres

Residents of T Khullen of Senapati district blocking NH-2 in protest against arrest of five NSCN (I-M) cadres on Thursday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Mar 19: Lightening bandh demanding release of suspected NSCN(I-M) cadres arrested by security force in Manipur hit normal vehicular movement on Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2 on Thursday On Wednesday evening, troops of Assam Rifles

apprehended five suspected cadres of NSCN(I-M) from T Khullen area under Tadubi police station of Senapati district.

The troops handed over the arrested cadres to Lamphel police station in Imphal who were then formally handed over to Tadubi police station where a case was registered against them.

The five cadres secured release on bail from a local court here where they were produced today.

Denouncing the arrest of the cadres of the outfit under ceasefire truce with government of India, residents of T Khullen imposed a lightening bandh along the NH-2 at their area today demanding immediate release of the arrested cadres.

Man who jumped quarantine in Kerala held in Assam MALIGAON, MAR 19: Railway Protection Force of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) apprehended a person who fled from a quarantine centre in Kerala onboard train number 13175 Kanchanjungha Express on Thursday. On receiving information from Addl. SP of Marigaon district that the person who belonged to Marigaon jumped quarantine at Kerala, the RPF / NFR immediately swung into action.

A press release by NFR PRO Subhanan Chanda stated an RPF team lead

by Inspector/CIB/Rangiya Pavan Kumar along with train escort party and striking force conducted a massive search of Kanchanjungha Express when the train arrived platform number 3 in New Bongaigaon station at 12:53 am today.

The RPF team helped by the commercial departmental team during the search was able to locate the person Sariful Islam ( 24) son of Abdul Latif

of Mikirgaon village , Lawarighat Dist- Morigaon (Assam) from inside the general coach number ER14425 second coach from the guard van.

On interrogation, the apprehended Sariful Islam revealed stated that he fled from a Quarantine Centre at Kerala and travelled by train from Parak to Chennai, from Chennai to Howrah by the by Howrah mail.

On reaching Sealdah, he boarded train number 13175 UP Sealdah – Silchar Kanchanjungha Express and was supposed to deboard at Guwahati station to further proceed to his final destination in Morigaon. He was however immediately detained from the coach at New Bongaigaon.

Later, a medical team of Railway Hospital, New Bongaigaon attended to and screened Sariful Islam.

After the train departed from New Bongaigaon station at about 02:08 am, he was shifted to Railway Hos-

pital/New Bongaigaon by Railway ambulance while following proper medical protocol.

The said person was kept in an isolation ward of Railway Hospital/ New Bongaigaon for further medical observation. RPF/ GRP personnel have been guarding him to prevent him from escaping again.

All the passengers of the said coach were medically screened by Railway doctors before the train left and all of them have been advised to go for home quarantine as per protocol.

As a preventive measure, screening test of all the passengers travelling by train No. 13175 express, Ex. Sealdah - Silchar and detraining at the scheduled stoppages of the train are being conducted. In case any infected passengers are detected, he/she will be shifted to isolation ward and the remaining passengers will be alerted for home quarantine, the release stated.

Residents came out onto the street along the highway and prevented all kinds of vehicles including passenger vehicles from passing through the village.

They also lit fire on the road to disturb the vehicular movement. The bandh was however suspended after the police released the five cadres who secure bail from the court.

No untoward incident was reported during the bandh hours.

This was the second time people in Senapati district have protested against arrest of members of the NSCN (I-M) in the state.

In mid February , residents of Senapati district headquarters engaged in violence when troops of Assam Rifles picked up a functionary of the outfit from his house and handed him over to the police.

It was only after the police released the member with bail granted by the Senapati district magistrate that the residents calmed down and suspended their agitations.

Agartala, March 19 (IANS): A top cadre of Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Abdul Malik was arrested from a bordering village in Tripura with fake Indian documents, police said on Thursday.

According to police, 35-year-old Malik was arrested late Wednesday evening at the bordering Raghna village under Dharmanagar police station in North Tripura District.

“Acting on the inputs of Military Intelligence, police and other security agencies have arrested the hardcore JMB cadre from a house with fake indian documents.

“During preliminary interrogation by the police and intelligence officials, the JMB cadre confessed that he is a Bangladeshi national and settled in India with fake documents,” the police official told IANS while refusing to disclose his identity.

“Abdul Malik also told the police that he has been illegally travelling to Bangladesh frequently. He has admitted to his links with other JMB cadres who are

announces development budget of Rs 8,616 crore SHILLONG, MAR 19: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled a fiscal deficit budget of Rs. 1,532 crore for the 2020-21 fiscal on Thursday with no new tax.

Presenting the budget, Sangma who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced a development budget of Rs 8,616 crore for 2020-21.

“We have increased the development budget from State’s resources to Rs 3,300 crore for 2020-21, a 45 percent increase over the previous financial year and the largest in the history of the State,” he said.

Sangma said that the development budget from State’s resources has never crossed Rs 2,600 crore in the past five years.

Voicing confidence that the revenue collection of the state would improve significantly in the next fiscal year, Sangma estimated a revenue collection of Rs. 2,377 crore and Rs. 690 crore from tax and non-tax.

The fiscal deficit of Rs 1,532 crore, which is around 3.53 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), he said.

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the 15th Finance Commission, which is mandated with recommending the devolution for the five-year period, 2020-25, has increased Meghalaya’s share of the total divisible pool from the previous 0.642 to 0.765 percent.

For the next fiscal year, Sangma estimated the total receipts are estimated to be Rs 15,380 crore excluding borrowings of Rs 1,995 crore. He said excluding repayment of loans of Rs 520 crore, the estimated total expenditure is 16,912 crore.

The Chief Minister said the interest payment for the next fiscal year is estimated at Rs 843 crore and pension payments at Rs. 1,208 crore.

“We have prioritized improving our own tax and non-tax revenues. We have approved the State lottery rules in December, 2019 for conducting both paper and online lottery and the process of operating the lotteries is being finalized.

I am personally monitoring the revenue collection through periodic review meetings,” Sangma said.

He said that steps have been taken to increase excise revenue through reducing inefficiencies. Brands have been re-categorized

and the ad valorem duties have been revised accordingly.

“A policy for prepayment of ad valorem duty has been introduced. Revenue enhancing measures continue to be implemented in the transport sector as well,” he informed.

ing between Gangtok and West Bengal’s Siliguri.

Gupta instructed the transport department to deploy a medical team at the Sikkim Nationalised Transport complex in Siliguri to screen tourists coming to the state.

This measure will prevent overcrowding at Rangpo and Melli checkposts, he said.

The chief secretary said students in transit to Sikkim will have to report to authorities and will be home quarantined.

He advised the students who are in other states to stay there and avoid travelling to Sikkim.

Meanwhile, East district Collector Raj Yadav issued the prohibitory orders banning assembly of more than five persons at a public place.

He said persons suspected to be infected by coronavirus should immediately report to the authorities or they will be prosecuted.

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Barpeta imposes prohibitory order to prevent COVID-19 spread GUWAHATI, MAR 19 (PTI): Stepping up measures against outbreak of novel Coronavirus, the Barpeta district administration on Thursday imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the entire district and banned assembly of more than five persons.

District Magistrate Munindra Sarma issued the order for implementing it with immediate effect to deal with the situation arising out of COVID-19.

Accordingly, unnecessary assembly of five or more persons in the vicinity of market, financial institutions, banks, recreational parks have been prohibited.

No meetings, rallies, processions and congregations are allowed, the order said.

Also, all wine shops, beauty parlours and saloons have been ordered to pull the shutter down till March 31.

Top JMB cadre held in Tripura Mizoram to use force to quarantine people

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GANGTOK, MAR 19 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Secretary S C Gupta on Thursday said all non-essential work in government offices be temporarily suspended to avoid movement of people even as prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC were imposed in East district in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Gupta, while reviewing preparedness to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, said funds have been transferred to the health department from the Chief Minister’s Office for purchase of equipment and essential goods at isolation wards.

The chief secretary asked the district collectors to seek additional funds, in necessary, from the health department for upgrading facilities in the quarantine wards.

He also directed the officials concerned to restrict the movement of labourers and put up travel advisories on taxis ply-

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Moreover, he said the government has taken several measures for the improvement of non- tax revenues with new improved mineral transport challans with multiple security features like hologram, fugitive ink and QR codes have been introduced

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No. 52/2020

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Sometnaro has been applied by Smt. Kikayangla, R/o Penli Ward, H.No. 155 (B), Mokokchung, Nagaland, D/o Late Sometnaro for possession of.

Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 28.03.2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 28.02.2020.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung, Nagaland MKC-113

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

S/C No. 27/20

NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late Nlilo Lotha has been applied by Shri. Nyamo Humtsoe S/o. Lt. Nlilo Lotha, H/No…., Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 17/04/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 17/03/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-111

presently active in India.

He revealed about his travel to Bengaluru and Chennai in the past. He is a wanted JMB cadre in Sylhet in (eastern) Bangladesh.”

Top officials of central intelligence agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are going to north Tripura district headquarters Dharmanagar, around 200 km north of Tripura capital Agartala, to question the JMB operative.North Tripura district police Chief Banupada Chakraborty told IANS over phone from Dharmanagar that the JMB cadre was produced in a local court, which sent him in seven-day police custody.

“Abdul Malik along with his wife Lipi Begum staying in a rented house at bordering Raghna village, has been doing work of mason in the locality. He told the local people that they are residents of Assam,” Chakraborty said.

The northeastern state of Tripura shares a 856-km international border with Bangladesh, of which a stretch of 67 km is still unfenced.

Aizawl, Mar 19 (PTI): Invoking ‘The Epidemic Diseases Act 1897’, the Mizoram government has rolled out a set of regulations with the help of which it can use force to quarantine and isolate certain people to prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials said.

‘The Mizoram Epidemic (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020’ was rolled out on Wednesday and extended to the whole of the state, an official statement said on Thursday.

According to the regulations, any person, who returned from coronavirus affected states and countries in the past 28 days, must report to screening points and will have to put under home quarantine or isolated at a designated isolation facility, failing which he or she will be forced to be either quarantined at home or isolated at designated isolation centres.

During the isolation period, the person must strictly follow the government regulations and call state helpline number in case he has a health complaint, the statement said.

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MRS. KHESHELI CHISHI, DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No.JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/04 Dt. Zbto, the 02nd Mar, 2020 Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application was received from Smti. Yehali Sema, U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of Natha New Village for Succession of P.P.O No. 508 of Late Shokiye Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objection of all who has interest in the said claim/s within thirty days from the date of publication to this notice.

Sd/- Mrs. Khesheli Chishi District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-2139

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/521/ Dt, Tsg the 12th Feb 2020

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mrs. Ningtsucha, Wife of Late Mr. H. Korakmong Yimchunger, resident of Old Medical "B" Tuensang Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late husband, who expired on 06/03/2020.

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

Principal District and Sessions Judge Tuensang : Nagaland DP-2123

BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/OATH COMMISSIONER

NAGALAND MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 243/20 Dt. 06/02/2020 I, MR. IMSENPOKBA, son of Mr. Imtichuba of Longsa Village by profession a Mason, under the establishment of Executive Engineer PWD (H) Mokokchung Division, resident of Kumlong ward, Mokokchung Town, P.O & P.S – Mokokchung, District- Mokokchung, State- Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That, I am the deponent of this affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, my correct date of birth is on 26-12-1988 and my father’s correct name is MR. IMTICHUBA. As such, in my Service book and in all my Official documents, my correct date of birth is recorded as on 26-12-1988 and my father’s correct name is recorded as MR. IMTICHUBA. Whereas, in my Service appointment order, my date of birth is mistakably recorded as on 03-12-1988 and my father’s name is wrongly recorded as MR. IMSENPOKBA. 3. That, I hereby declare that, my correct date of birth as on 26.12.1988 and my father’s correct name MR. IMTICHUBA, shall be used in my service book and in all my official documents, from the date of the declaration of this affidavit.

4. That the declaration made above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 6th day of February, 2020.

DEPONENT (IMSENPOKBA) Solemnly affirmed and declare before me by the deponent, on this the 6th day of February, 2020, at Mokokchung.

NOTARY PUBLIC: MOKOKCHUNG MKC-111

Any information related to the virus should not be taken authentic unless otherwise given by state health principal director and nodal officer of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), it said.

According to the set of regulations, no private laboratories are authorized to take or test samples for coronavirus and the government will set up sample collection centres as circumstance demands.

Any passengers coming from outside the state must report to government-designated screening points.

Any person, who has a complaint of coronavirus like symptoms must call state helpline number-102 (toll-free), 0389-2318336/ 0389-2323336, the statement said.

Any violation or failure to comply with the regulations will invite legal punishment under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, it said.

Meanwhile, a meeting of the council of ministers was held on Thursday to review the measures taken

up by the state government in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who chaired the meeting, said that the government has allocated adequate funds required for prevention of the spread of coronavirus.

State health minister Dr R Lalthangliana also informed the meeting that efforts are on to procure coronavirus test kits.

He said that additional thermal scanners have been ordered to meet the requirement, adding that online system of Inner Line Permits (ILPs) has been temporarily suspended. Temporary ILPs are being issued in case of exceptional cases, he added. It was decided that the state museum will be closed for a temporary period.

The Lengpui tourist lodge and Zokhawthar village on Mizoram-Myanmar border have been designated isolation facilities.

The meeting further decided to set up a local or village council level task force to prevent the spread of the virus.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE TUENSANG : NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.TSG OBJECTION NOTICE-1/2017-18/533/ Dt. Tsg the 19th March 2020

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Mrs. Poonam Devi, Wife of Late Mr. Dinesh Thakur, resident of 3rd NAP Camp has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late husband, who expired on 18/11/2019.

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

Principal District and Sessions Judge Tuensang : Nagaland DP-2131

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

S/C No. 24/20 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late P. Kirhoni Lotha has been applied by Smti. Rujono Lotha D/o. Lt. P. Kirhoni Lotha, H/No…., Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 17/04/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 17/03/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-112

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

S/C No. 25/20 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late L. Ekyimo Lotha has been applied by Smti. E. Zuchano D/o. Lt. L. Ekyimo Lotha, H/No…., Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 17/04/2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 17/03/2020.

Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-114 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

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Centre asks offices to reduce ‘I stayed at work, you stay at home’: AIIMS doctor’s plea goes viral, Modi says ‘well said’ Group B, C staff at work by half NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): The Central Government on Thursday asked its offices to reduce Group B and C staff at work to 50 per cent starting Thursday till April 4 as steps to reduce people coming out in the wake of COVID-19.

The Department of Personnel and Training, in its office order, suggested officers to draw a roster of employees of these Groups to work from office on alternate weeks with the other half working from home.

Those on roster to work from home will have to be available on telephone and electronic means and be ready to attend work if called due to exigency.

While drawing up the list

CHANDIGARH, MAR 17 (AGENCIES): AIIMS doctor’s plea to stay indoors amid the onfor the first week, officers should going coronavirus outbreak has draft those residing closer to gained praise online.

Prasar Bharati News Serwork place or who use personal transport.

Timings for those in roster called to work too can be in three staggered time slots, suggesting 9 am to 5.30 pm, 9.30 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 6.30 pm.

The Department of Financial Services and Department of Public Enterprises, too, have been asked to undertake such steps for financial institutions and public sector undertakings.

The order will not be applicable to those employees who are in essential and emergency services or have been drafted for COVID-19 work.

vice shared a picture of a resident doctor requesting people to “stay at home”. Dr. Amarinder Singh Malhi, who is the resident doctor in AIIMS, New Delhi, was seen carrying a sheet of paper with

the message: “I stayed at work for you, you stay at home for us”.

The message went viral. Prime Minister Narendra Modi re-tweeted the post and gave a “shout-out to all those working to make our

planet safe and healthier”. Modi wrote: “Well said, Doctor! Also a shout-out to all those working to make our planet safer and healthier. No words will ever do justice to their exceptional efforts.

#IndiaFightsCorona”. Meanwhile, the novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 173 after 22 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry.

State govt invokes Epidemic Diseases Act

(From p-1) If a suspected case of COVID-19 refuses admission or isolation, the authorized officers would have powers to forcefully admit and isolate such case for a period of 14 days from the onset of symptoms or till the reports of Lab tests are received, or such period as may be necessary. Further, if cases of COVID-19 are reported from a defined geographic area such as village, town, ward, colony or settlement, the deputy commissioner of the concerned district would have the right to implement containment measures in order to prevent the spread of the disease. District disaster management committee (DDMC) headed by deputy commissioner (DC) has been authorized for planning strategy regarding containment measure for COVID-19 in their respective districts. The DC may co-opt more officers from different departments for DDMC. Penalty: Any person/institution/organization found violating any clause of the regulations would be deemed to have committed an offence punishable under section 188 of Indian Penal Code 1860 (45 of 1860). Protection to person acting under Act: No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 (No. of 897) unless proved otherwise.

NBCC appeal churches to follow govt guidelines

(From p-1) So it was imperative at this juncture to encourage everyone to continue to maintain good hygiene, the release emphasised.

NBCC, however, maintained that church should remain open as a place of worship and prayer to experience the presence of God for comfort, guidance and strengthening of faith. But it called for following the precautionary measures as the situation demanded, keeping in mind that the church must be rooted in prayer and serving others. As followers of a God who emptied Himself to redeem sinful humanity, the church led by the pastoral team should be at the forefront of providing practical care and support, praying for the sick, the scared, the affected and the needy and the vulnerable during this time of crisis, the council stressed, while appealing “Let us be bearers of hope and pray for the end of this pandemic”. NBCC said the church should stand tall and build confidence of its members and pray that “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and our thoughts in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7). It urged the church leaders to closely monitor the situation and follow safety and precautionary measures at all times.

Backdoor appointments: LSU against...

(From p-1) relatable, their silence on other departments was not. And as a student body, it said everyone had a collective responsibility to fight the evil “... and we cannot choose which evil to fight and whom to call evil”. The organisations should have fought the issue of corruption on a holistic approach and not just single out one particular department, thereby exposing their thought process, the release added. Stating that chief minister Neiphiu Rio had already clarified on the issue and assured in the last session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly of constituting a committee soon under the police department to look into the existing system of appointment, LSU wondered if those organisations were aware of that. But if they knew it and still continued to attack one department, then it showed they were biased and their intentions apparent, the release emphasised. Reiterating its strongly support to the demand of Naga Students’ Federation for setting up Nagaland Staff Selection Board as this would curb corruption in the system, LSU called upon all right-thinking citizens of the State to stand firm by joining hands and fight together the evils that persisted in the society and not let favouritism or bias influence “our actions”.

Laundry workers refuse to wash clothes of Covid-19 patients

YAVATMAL, MAR 19 (PTI): Growing concern over the spread of coronavirus was evident at the local government medical college, where laundry service staff refused to wash clothes from the isolation ward which has three Covid-19 patients and another four under observation.

The ward staff on Monday gave the isolation ward clothes like bedsheets, curtains etc for cleaning to the ‘dhobi’, who also washes clothes of other wards.

However, people responsible for cleaning the clothes refused to wash the clothes belonging to isolation ward fearing infection from them. “We fear that we will catch the coronavirus infection if we touch these clothes,” said Ashok Chaudhary, a washerman.

DP-1973(A)

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND: KOHIMA-797004

NO. DTE/ ESTT-2/12/2018-19/ K-717

MUMBAI, MAR 19 (PTI): The ED on Thursday questioned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for about nine hours in connection with a money laundering probe against Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor and others, officials said. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked the businessman to appear before it again on March 30.

Essel Group Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, who skipped his first appearance on March 18 owing to his engagement in the ongoing Parliament session, has also been issued a fresh summon to appear before the investigative agency on March 21.

Officials said the statement of Ambani, 60, was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office at Ballard Estate here around 9:30 am and left around 7 pm. Ambani’s nine group companies, that were reportedly under “stress”, are stated to have taken loans adding up to about Rs 12,800 crore from the crisis-ridden bank.

DP-2125

Yes Bank PMLA case: Anil Ambani questioned by ED for nine hours

Dt. Kohima, the

NOTIFICATION

th Mar. 2020.

The prescribed application forms for the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) 2020 for Agri & Allied/ Paramedical Degree courses may be collected from the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima (Below Nagaland Civil Secretariat Complex) on payment of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred) only per set with effect from 25th March, 2020 to 18th April, 2020 during office working hours. The form may also be downloaded from the website www.dtenagaland.org.in in which case the fee should be paid while submitting the form printed in white paper (A4 size).

The last date for receiving the complete forms whether by hand or post is 18th April, 2020. Students who have appeared and are waiting their 10+2 result are also eligible to apply. However their selection will be subject to obtaining the requisite percentage of marks prescribed for the courses.

The routine for the Nagaland State Entrance Examination (NSEE) will be fixed by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) and notified through local dallies. No individual call letters will be issued.

(Er. Arjun Singh) Director Dt. Kohima, the th Mar. 2020.

DC-334 Issued by DIPR

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Vol. XXx NO. 103 Dimapur, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

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Coronavirus impact

n order to meet the threats posed by the spreading Coronavirus and prevent a China-like situation, nations across the world like India are taking rapid actions to limit travel by suspending visas and quarantining all incoming travellers. India, like most countries has made it mandatory for international passengers entering India to undergo Universal Health Screening and as per the information from central government health officials, more than 1 million passengers have been screened at airports. No commercial international flights will be allowed to land in India from Sunday, March 22 till March 29.

The death toll in the country due Coronavirus has reached 4 while 173 have so far are confirmed positive . Maharashtra has the highest number of cases at 44.The worldwide toll crept toward 10,000 as the total number of infections topped 2,20,000 in 145 countries. The socio-economic impact of coronavirus on the Indian economy is likely to be felt for a long period. With shutting down of schools, institutions and severe restrictions on travel, suspension of some flights and trains and assembly of people, the nation’s economy, which has been slowed down is likely to be headed for a more difficult time ahead. The coronavirus pandemic will impact sectors like trade, hotels, transport and communication and push India’s fiscal deficit to 3.88 per cent of GDP this fiscal, a report said on Thursday.The month of March is going to be severely affected by travel and transport curbs, which will have a spillover effect on growth. Despite global crude prices fallingthe government may limit fall in retail prices and has further increased the excise duties.

China suffered hugely to the extent of suffering huge losses. Amidst widespread shutdown of manufacturing operations, industrial production - a measure of manufacturing, mining and utilities activity - declined by 13.5 per cent over the first two months of the year, combined data for January and February. However, China has been able to somehow contain the spread of coronavirus mainly due to its heavy-handed response. The global economic impact will be hard to avoid, with the United Nations’ trade and development agency predicting the slowdown in the global economy caused by the coronavirus outbreak is likely to cost at least $1 trillion. The inter dependence of a global economy will be reviewed. The supply chain will be heavily scrutinised. The companies who made gains by taking their manufacturing to cheaper China will review those past decisions. This could see a return to local manufacturing. This will prompt moves to diversify domestic markets. Henceforth, the mega office concept will be looked at as working at home scenario will become more common. Even personal hygiene will change. The design of public spaces will change. India has adequate manpower to restrict the spread of the virus but again, the biggest challenge is on social distancing, monitoring movement of people across the nation. Travel by planes, trains and buses may be suspended for sometime but it cannot be for a prolonged period otherwise, the nation’s economy will collapse and such a situation could spark far worse social and law and order problems. The most effective is public cooperation and here, the challenge is before the Central government in taking along all other states. The virus will die off soon but the impact on society at large will certainly change forever.

DailyDevotion Abraham’s Life of Faith He went out, not knowing where he was going.

—Hebrews 11:8 In the Old Testament, a person’s relationship with God was seen by the degree of separation in that person’s life. This separation is exhibited in the life of Abraham by his separation from his country and his family. When we think of separation today, we do not mean to be literally separated from those family members who do not have a personal relationship with God, but to be separated mentally and morally from their viewpoints. This is what Jesus Christ was referring to in Luke 14:26.

Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led. But it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of faith, not of understanding and reason— a life of knowing Him who calls us to go. Faith is rooted in the knowledge of a Person, and one of the biggest traps we fall into is the belief that if we have faith, God will surely lead us to success in the world.

The final stage in the life of faith is the attainment of character, and we encounter many changes in the process. We feel the presence of God around us when we pray, yet we are only momentarily changed.

We tend to keep going back to our everyday ways and the glory vanishes. A life of faith is not a life of one glorious mountaintop experience after another, like soaring on eagles’ wings, but is a life of day-in and day-out consistency; a life of walking without fainting (see Isaiah 40:31). It is not even a question of the holiness of sanctification, but of something which comes much farther down the road. It is a faith that has been tried and proved and has withstood the test. Abraham is not a type or an example of the holiness of sanctification, but a type of the life of faith— a faith, tested and true, built on the true God. “Abraham believed God…” (Romans 4:3).

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Battles are won in the hearts of men. ~ Vince Lombardi

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

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orld Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. It is organized

by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health.

WOHD spreads messages about good oral hygiene practices to adults and children alike and demonstrates the importance of optimal oral health in maintaining general health and well-being.

Each year, WOHD focuses on a specific theme and reaches out to the public, oral health professionals, and policymakers, who all have a role to play in helping reduce the burden of oral disease. WOHD Theme for 2020 is Say Ahh #Unite for Mouth Health.

Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB): IDANSB is organising state- wide posture/ digital campaign on World Oral Health Day, 20 March 2020. Many influencers and celebrities like Alobo Naga, Tetseo Sister, Nise Meruno, Ruopfu-

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) zhano Whiso, Zehovire Avi Kechu, Marina Kiho, Moalong Yaden, Combat Academy, Grace and care foundation etc.., are participating in social media campaign to help create an awareness on importance of oral health and how it affects our general Health.

IDANSB members will also be distributing Educational leaflets, Free face mask to senior citizens following hand sanitisation protocol on WOHD 20 march at various point across the state.

History: World Oral Health Day was first declared in 2007 and was originally celebrated on 12 September - the birth date of FDI founder Dr Charles Godon. However, the campaign was not fully activated until 2013, after the date was changed to 20 March to avoid conflict with the FDI World Dental Congress taking place in September.

The new date was chosen to reflect that: Seniors must have a total of 20 natural teeth at the end of their life to be considered healthyChildren should possess 20 baby

teethHealthy adults must have a total of 32 teeth and 0 dental cavitiesExpressed on a numerical basis this can be translated as 3/20 hence March 20.

Oral health: A window to overall health: Oral health is an integral part of General Health. Health of our mouth, teeth and gums can affect our general health. Oral health also offers clues about our overall health as problems in our mouth can affect the rest of our body. We can protect ourselves by learning about the connection between oral health and overall health.

What’s the connection between oral health and overall health? Like other areas of the body, our mouth teems with bacteria — mostly harmless. But our mouth is the entry point to our digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease. Normally the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control.

However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can

reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Also, certain medications such as decongestants, antihistamines, painkillers, diuretics and antidepressants can reduce saliva flow. Saliva washes away food and neutralizes acids produced by bacteria in the mouth, helping to protect us from microbes that multiply and lead to disease.

What conditions can be linked to oral health?

Oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions, including: Endocarditis. This infection of the inner lining of our heart chambers or valves (endocardium) typically occurs when bacteria or other germs from another part of the body, such as our mouth, spread through your bloodstream and attach to certain areas in your heart.

Cardiovascular disease: Research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke can be linked to the inflammation and infections caused by oral bacteria.

Pregnancy and birth

complications: Periodontitis has been linked to premature birth and low birth weight.

Pneumonia: Certain bacteria in our mouth can be pulled into our lungs, causing pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.

Certain conditions also might affect our oral health, including: Diabetes. By reducing the body’s resistance to infection, diabetes puts our gums at risk.

Gum disease appears to be more frequent and severe among people who have diabetes. Research shows that people who have gum disease have a harder time controlling their blood sugar levels. Regular periodontal care can improve diabetes control.

H I V / AI D S : O r a l problems, such as painful mucosal lesions, are common in people who have HIV/AIDS. Osteoporosis: This bone-weakening disease is linked with periodontal bone loss and tooth loss.

Certain drugs used to treat osteoporosis carry a small risk of damage to the bones of the jaw. Alzheimer’s

Nagas entering the final phase of power struggle

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ince the beginning of the Naga Movement, power struggle among the nationalist groups dominated and contributed to wretched living conditions for the people along the way. The power struggle continues to this very day and it seems the Nationalist groups have now entered the last phase of power struggle. One perturbing factor is that as usual, the civilian populations would play along by choosing sides among the numerous armed nationalist groups.

Throughout the various stages of this power struggle among the nationalist groups, some state politicians from the past and present had played a vital role and some continues to play along. The outcome of this power struggle will show what role they have played: Whether in building or in destroying the fabric of the Naga society.

This article attempts to present a brief summary of this power struggle, its main issues involved touching on the outcome of the past power struggles and the possible outcome. We can broadly categorize three phase of the power struggle.

First phase of the power struggle (1946-1963): In the early period of the Naga National Council (NNC), the power struggle centered on the contention between the extremist groups and the moderates groups within the NNC on the issue of autonomy or on its nature of relation with Indian Union and creation of fully independent Naga Nation. The outcome of the first phase of power struggle cre-

ated irreconcilable differences between the extremists and the moderates, forcing the moderates to work for the creation of the Nagaland Statehood, and the rejection of the Nagaland statehood by the nationalist in the extremist camp (For further reading, page 150, “Nagas Imbroglio” by Charles Chasie).

Second phase of the power struggle (1975-1997): The second phase of the power struggle centered on the issue of the 1975 Shillong Accord, where the said accord bitterly divided the nationalists’ camp into supporters of the Accord and the nationalist groups who condemn it. The consequence unleashed post-signing of the accord led to the formation of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1980 that later split into two rival factions namely the NSCNIM and NSCN-K in 1988.

According to the source of one renowned Indian Journalist, one of the main reason behind the split was the differences among the top leaders of NSCN on the issue of starting peace talk with the Government of India whereas International SwedishJournalist BirtilLintner in his book “Land of Jade: A journey from India through Northern Burma to China” and in hisarticle titled Nagaland: The Forgotten Frontier, published in The IrrawadyMagazine, November 2014editionsays evil of tribal rivalry and the Nagas from Myanmar simply tired of being treated as serfs by their Indian cousins, drove them out of the area. PostNSCN split, violent factional

clashes became a daily routine for nearly three decades where NSCN-IM emerged to be the largest and most powerful groups among the different armed factions. Quoting from the essay titled, Nagaland: descent into chaos, (The Hindu, dated 23.01.2014) authored

by Shri. R. N. Ravi, Retired Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, former Interlocutor and Incumbent Governor of Nagaland, “over 1,800 Nagas have been killed in some 3000 fratricidal clashes since the beginning of the ceasefire (1997-2013). Contrast it with the violence during the 17 years preceding the ceasefire (1980-96) that took a toll of some 940 Naga lives in 1,125 clashes mostly with the security forces” Final phase of the power struggle1997-2020: Apart from the violent factional clashes, some of the remarkable developments that took place between 1997-2020 were the formation of new factions (in addition to existing ones) , the signing of 3rd August 2015 Framework Agreement between NSCN IM and GOI; the sudden unification of six Naga armed factions christening under the umbrella term ‘Naga National Political Groups’ (NNPG) in 2016, at present total number rose to seven factions after the latest entry of NSCN K (Khango Group); the signing of ‘Agreed Position’ between GOI and NNPGs on 17th November 2017; the emergence of Nagaland Tribal Council (NTC) as a leading public organization also the brain behind the forma-

tion of NNPGs; the tactical sidelining of Naga Hoho, Naga Student Federation (NSF), and the Naga Mother Association (NMA), which was indeed a master stroke by the former interlocutor during his routine consultation with tribal bodies and civil societies there by reducing the influence of the said organizations in Nagaland.

On the other hand, the loss of status of the age-old organizations seem to be a boon for the NTC, as all Nagaland based tribal bodies appears to back the NTC on paper (as a test of their loyalty is yet to be proven). Furthermore, the unsettled age-old differences between Zeliangrong organizations and Naga Nationalists group starting with NNC continues, as evident by the skirmish between the NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). Such domestic developments have pushed the Naga nationalists groups in to the final phase of power struggle under the banner of the NSCN-IM bloc and NNPGs bloc. We can only wait and watch when the final showdown will take place before or after the GOI and NNPGs decides to go ahead with implementation of the final agreement as the Nagas are still alien to the concept of peaceful disagreements.

In such suspense, one needs to reflect on the phrase “It is now sign or lose it all. Peace or war” which is the ending lines in SudeepChakravarti’s essay “When push for Naga peace deal turn to shove” (LiveMint dated 12.03.2020).

Pakinrichapbo, Advocate

Advisory for preventing the spread of COVID-19

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n view of the need to take urgent measures for preventing and controlling the spread of Novel Corona (COVID-19) in the State, and as a matter of abundant caution, the following advisory is issued in public interest: I. All the Faith Based Organizations are advised to refrain from holding any social and religious functions which may see the gathering of large number of people.

2. The Faith Based Organizations are requested to use their platforms to disseminate the following messages to their members/people in the mode and manner as found most suitable and effective by them: a) To practice social distancing which means maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places. A minimum of I (one) meter distance from other people may be maintained in religious centres/ houses of worship, hospitals, malls,

market places, restaurants, public transport, etc. b) Avoid all non-essential travels, going to crowded places, markets as far as possible c) Keep number of guests minimal if social events cannot be postponed d) Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, tables and handrails regularly with water and soap e) To avoid close contact with anyone suffering from cold, cough or flu like symptoms f) Refrain from shaking hands and hugging as a matter of greeting g) Create habits and reminders to avoid touching face and to cover mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing h) Wash hands frequently before interacting with any sick or old person or a person having chronic medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity, cancer and other such ailments that suppress the immune system,

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and wherever possible provide a protected space for such persons in the homes Avoid spitting in open spaces/public places To use a face mask to cover one’s nose and mouth for personal protection if caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever.

All persons, including students studying outside Nagaland, who have entered the State on or after 1st of March, 2020 from outside; to contact the helpline numbers, 70 05415243/9856071745/700553965 3 or send mail to nlssu.idsp@nic.in of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland for guidance and getting himself or herself screened.

Avoid circulating unconfirmed messages/rumours in social media.

Abhijit Sinha, Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland

disease. Worsening oral health is seen as Alzheimer’s disease progresses.

Other conditions that are linked to oral health include eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers and an immune system disorder that causes dry mouth (Sjogren’s syndrome).

How can we protect our oral health? To protect oral health, one must practice good oral hygiene daily. Brushing at least twice a day with a softbristled brush using fluoride toothpaste. Flossing daily.Use of mouthwash.

Eating healthy diet and limiting food with added sugars. Replacing toothbrush every three months or sooner if bristles are splayed or worn. Scheduling regular dental checkups and cleanings. Avoiding tobacco use.

Also, contact your dentist as soon as an oral health problem arises. Taking care of your oral health is an investment in your overall health.

Dr. Kaketo Yepthomi, President, Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch

On closure of educational institutions

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e are indeed extremely grateful to our esteemed and excellent members of legislature and bureaucratic officials under the present state leadership for declaring closure of the same at the right time to take necessary precautionary measures and to fight against the pandemic COVID-19 as prevention is better than cure. But, it is a well known fact that the conduct of the HSLC/HSSLC examination 2019 was just concluded a few days ago at various examination centres. And by now every school especially govt. schools are mostly on its jerking knees to start the classes in a full swing to run better classes and also to cover up the syllabus by any means.

However, the number of days to sojourn ourselves at homes from the attack of the disease 17th March to 12th April 2020 seems to be somehow very lengthy one for the same purpose.

It is appreciable to note that the school education department has issued advisories to the students and the teachers to apply the usage of e-learning facilities to conduct online classes through effective use of social medias, but it is a well known fact that most of the students from the govt. schools do jot have such facilities to deal with Therefore, would it not be reasonable if the concerned authorities review the matter and at least lessen the length of days again to enable the schools to avail more days to conduct maximum classes at this juncture.

Under this circumstances, Nagaland being a state for Christ it would be noteworthy to advise students to read the Bible from book of Psalm number 91 as their daily consumption along with prayers to keep away from infecting with the virus.

Zuvelhu, Kohima

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Garbage disposal Sir,

I as a concerned citizen would like to bring to your notice that, whereas the garbages in every nook and corner of Dimapur are well managed either by the village council of the respective locality or the Dimapur Municipal, the residents of Lengrijan are facing difficulty for garbage disposal.

Initially, the garbages were collected two/three times a week. But, of late once in a while it is collected. Most of the roadside are decorated with garbage bags emitting stale smells.

In the line of the above, may I as concerned citizen request you to publish this issue in your esteem paper, in order to give a wakeup call to the village council and the Dimapur Municipal.

Ajenla Longchari, Dimapur concerned citizen

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

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Worker sanitizes a railway track as a precautionary measures against coronavirus, in Amritsar, Thursday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): The railways on Thursday cancelled 84 trains, which will not operate between March 20 and March 31, taking the number of trains cancelled in view of low occupancy and coronavirus pandemic to 155, officials said.

Railway officials said the trains were identified on Wednesday night and the decision would be effective from March 20 to March 31. These include IRCTC operated two Tejas Express trains and one Humsafar Express train.

“All passengers having tickets in these 155 trains are being informed about

it individually. No cancellation fee will be taken for these trains. Passengers will get 100 per cent refund,” an official said.

Tourist specials like Maharaja, Buddhist, Bharat Darshan, and state specials have already been cancelled. The decision to cancel the Tejas service between Mumbai-Ahmedabad and New Delhi-Lucknow and the recently launched Humsafar service between Indore-Varanasi was taken on Wednesday night, officials said.

The national transporters has also issued a set of guidelines to zonal headquarters for its catering staff,

saying no employee having fever, cough, runny nose or difficulty in breathing “should be deployed in the business of food handling on the Indian Railways”.

The novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 173 on Thursday after 22 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry.

The cases include 25 foreign nationals -- 17 from Italy, 3 from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore.

The figure also includes three deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra so far.

Farooq asks PM to restore 4G services SRINAGAR, MAR 19 (PTI): National Conference (NC) president and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday seeking immediate restoration of high-speed 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir.

“As you are aware, the first case of coronavirus was detected in Kashmir yesterday which has resulted in authorities locking down large parts of the valley,” Abdullah, who was last week released from a sevenmonth-long detention, said in a letter to the prime minister. The NC president said

businesses and students have already been hit hard by the shutdown after August 5, 2019 and are again suffering because of these restrictions.

“The people are being advised to work/study from home, but this is impossible with 2G internet speed and limited fixed line internet penetration. I would, therefore, request you to restore 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest to ease the suffering of the people,” he said in the letter.

The chorus for restoration of high-speed 4G internet services on mobile phones in Jammu and Kash-

mir has grown in the wake of the detection of the first case of coronavirus in the valley. The government in a recent order said the low speed internet will continue in the Union Territory till March 26 “in the interests of sovereignty and integrity” of the country.

NEW DELHI, MAR 19 (PTI): India slammed Pakistan on Thursday for raising Kashmir during a SAARC video-conference earlier this week, saying it was not a political platform, but a humanitarian one, and Islamabad “misused” it.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar also said the emergency SAARC fund proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat coronavirus was operationalised and India had received requests from member countries for assistance.

“A crisis of this magnitude does not recognise borders. In this spirit, the prime minister had called the SAARC video-conference on coronavirus. The platform was not political, but humanitarian. They misused it,” Kumar said on Pakistan raising Kashmir during the video-conference.

The MEA also said it was being planned to evacuate the next batch of Indians from Italy over the weekend.

“We have evacuated 590 people from Iran, where the situation is very severe.

The Indians infected with coronavirus in Iran have been segregated and taken care of very well. We believe that they will recover and we will bring them back,” Additional Secretary in the MEA Dammu Ravi said.

Rlys cancels 168 trains over low occupancy due to coronavirus NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI, MAR 19 (AGENCIES): Indian Railways has cancelled a total of 168 trains due to low occupancy after the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Railways announced on Thursday that these trains will remain suspended from March 20 to March 31.

Around 99 trains were also cancelled on Wednesday night. Indian Railways has said all passengers who will be affected by these cancellations will be informed individually.

NFR cancels 36 trains: North East Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled a total of 36 train services, that includes 26 trains which are totally cancelled and 10 other that have been cancelled partially.

The trains that have been cancelled include: 15717- Guwahati-Marianai Intercity-Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. 15718- Mariani-Guwahati Intercity-Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

15665-Guwahati-Dimapur BG Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 23 March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. 15666-DimapurGuwahati BG Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

7 5 7 2 7 - G u wa h a t i Haibargaon DEMU that was scheduled to leave on March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

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SAINIK SCHOOL PUNGLWA (NAGALAND) ALL INDIA SAINIK SCHOOLS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – 2020

FINAL MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS VI & CLASS IX: 2020-21 SESSION ROLL NOS. CLASS VI All India SC - Main List: 566097*, 566099*, 566049*, 566109, 566040, 566054*, 566036, 566105*, 566094, 566035*, 566121*, 566015, 566019*, 566071*, 566001*, 566132*, 565928 (No. of Candidates – 17) Waitlist: 566125, 566151*, 566047*, 566070* All India ST – Main List: 566182, 565992*, 565938*, 566183*, 566266, 565925, 565904, 566193* (No. of Candidates – 08) Waitlist: 565993* Home State Defence: 566181* (No. of candidate – 01) Home State – Main List: 566188*, 566187*, 566226*, 566130*, 566229*, 566124*, 566205, 565927*, 565930, 566128*, 566265, 566258*, 565940*, 565935, 566011*, 566253*, 565902, 566176*, 566010, 566199*, 566003*, 566131*, 565906*, 566158*, 565981*, 566156*, 566247, 566210, 566177*, 566254, 566195, 566252*, 565900*, 565955, 565917, 565944, 566123*, 565990*, 566012, 566206, 566127*, 566172*, 565941, 566217, 565982, 566144*, 566175*, 566260, 565933, 566170*, 565923, 566160*, 566249*, 566004*, 565942*, 566165* (No. of candidates – 56) Wait List: 566173*, 566162*, 565943, 566262, 566203*, 566214*, 566007, 566134*, 566169, 566259, 565939, 566164*, 566256, 566143*, 566225, 565956, 566136*, 565936, 566161, 566190*, 566219, 566133, 566171*, 566207*, 566167*, 566008, 566269, 565901, 566201, 565965, 566250*, 565909, 565911*, 566174*, 566200, 565924, 566267, 566135*, 566263*, 565957, 566208* All India Defence – Main List: 566081*, 566242*, 566033*, 565986, 566100, 566013*, 565976 (No. of candidates – 07) Wait List: 565977*, 566224, 566197*, 566077*, 566061*, 565984, 565962*, 566211 All India General – Main List: (a) UP Domicile - 566117*, 566089*, 566110* (b) Bihar Domicile - 566118, 565997 (c) Rajasthan Domicile - 566238* (No. of candidates – 06) Wait List: (a) UP Domicile - 566034* (b) Bihar Domicile - 565996*, 565961*, 566114* (c) Rajasthan Domicile - 566065* Central Pool: 565945 CLASS IX All India SC - Main List: 820596*, 820648, 820619* (No. of candidates – 03) Waitlist: 820610*, 820580* All India ST – Main List: 820555*, 820585 (No. of candidates – 02) Waitlist: 820595* Home State Defence: NIL Home State – Main List: 820652, 820576*, 820570, 820651*, 820661*, 820620, 820641, 820559, 820589, 820656, (No. of candidates – 10) Wait List: 820654, 820660, 820630, 820558, 820583*, 820617*, 820616, 820587*, 820567*, 820575, 820557, 820653*, 820532, 820643, 820631, 820642*, 820649, 820627*, 820602*, 820629 All India Defence – Main List: 820612 (No. of candidates – 01) Wait List: 820573 All India General – Main List: 820597*, 820546*, 820551, 820613* (No. of candidates – 04) Wait List: 820604*, 820599*, 820588, 820591*, 820606*, 820598 Note: 1. Dates for admission will be intimated separately to Medically Fit candidates only whose Roll No. is mention in Main List [Roll No. without * (Asterisk)] through Call letter and in the school website.

2. Roll Numbers marked as *(Asterisk) have been found Medically Unfit by the Medical Board. These candidates including those in Wait List may appeal for Review Medical Board to School in written. The written application should reach the school on or before 15 Apr 2020 (R) 15 Apr 2020. Contact No(s).

03839-262010/ 9402988735.

3. Waitlisted candidates are in the order of merit. In case any vacancy arises from the Main Merit List, the same will be filled up by waitlisted candidate strictly in the order of merit only. They are not required to report to School unless specifically called.

4. Admission is subject to Medical Fitness and Verification of all original documents from issuing authority pertaining to Date of Birth, Caste Certificate and Indigenous/Domicile of the candidates.

Call letters are being issued individually. However the School assumes no responsibility for late/non receipt of the call up letters by the individuals.

5. Reason for medical unfitness can be checked from school web portal (www.sainikschoolpunglwa. nic.in).

6. At any stage, if it is found that the information/details submitted by the Candidates/Parents/Guardian are false, the Candidature shall stand cancelled.

7. Disclaimer: Due care has been taken to publish the final results accurately through the press media.

However, the result available with the school is final and binding for all purposes.

Date: 19 Mar 2020 Principal, Sainik School Punglwa

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We are looking for candidates with experience in 'Computer applications'.

Interested candidates may come for a walkin interview at 11 am on 21st March at 'Legion Communications' in Room no. 3, Red Cross building, Kohima, along with CV and supporting documents. Both freshers and experienced may come for the interview.

Contact No. : 7005636860

uled to leave on March 26 and 28. 15417- AlipurduarSilghat Town R.R. Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 24and 27.

15418- Silghat TownAlipurduar R.R. Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 25 and 28. 15626Agartala- Deoghar Exp that was scheduled to leave on 28 March. 15625- DeogharAgartala that was scheduled to leave on March 30.

The trains that have been partially cancelled are: 15769- Alipuduar-Lumding Intercity Exp. 15770- Lumding-Alipurduar Intercity Exp. 55616- Silchar-Guwahati Fast Passenger. 55615Guwahati- Silchar Fast Passenger.

15629- TambaramSilghat Town Nagaon Exp. 15630- Silghta TownTambaram Nagaon Exp. 01665- Habibganj-Agartala Special. 01666- AgartalaHabibganj Special. 13181Kolkata-Silghat Town Exp and 13182-Silghat TownKolkata Exp.

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Walk-In Interview

55602- Lumding-Guwahati passenger that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

12086- Dibrugarh-Guwahati Shatabdi Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 23, 25 and 27.

12085- Guwahati-Dibrugarh Shatabdi Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 24, 26, and 28.

15928- New TinsukiaRangiya Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 28, and 29.

15927- Rangiya-New Tinsukia Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 27 and 28.

15967- Rangiya-Dibrugarh Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 26, 26, and 29. 15968- Dibrugarh-Rangiya Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 26 and 27. 15612Silchar-Guwahati Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 25 and 27.

15611- Guwahati-Silchar Exp that was sched-

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COVID-19 suspects in Gujarat to wear wrist bands

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GANDHINAGAR, MAR 19 (PTI): The Gujarat government said on Thursday that those undergoing 14day home quarantine for suspected coronavirus infection will have to wear a coloured wrist band.

The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel in the Assembly here.

Patel, who handles the Health portfolio, said this was necessary to stop such persons from violating home isolation norms and going out which can be harmful for others.

“In some states such persons are stamped on their hands,” he said, referring to the practice in Maharashtra.

“On the same lines, we have decided to put coloured bands on the wrists of suspected patients who are under 14-day home quarantine upon return from abroad,” Patel told the Assembly during a discussion on the coronavirus.

“People can report to the authorities if they spot anybody with this band on the wrist in public,” he added. All international travelers arriving at Ahmedabad and Surat airports are being screened for the virus infection, the deputy CM further said.

“Passengers who have no symptoms are allowed to go home. Those having cough or fever are kept under observation for 24 hours,” Patel added.

and 29. 75728- HaibargaonGuwahati DEMU that was scheduled to leave on March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

1 5 6 6 9 - G u wa h a t i Dimapur Nagaland Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28. 15670- DimapurGuwahati Nagaland Exp that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. 55603- GuwahatiMariani passenger that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

55604- Mariani-Guwahati passenger that was scheduled to leave on March 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

75729 Guwahati-Silghat town DEMU that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

75730- Silghat TownGuwahati DEMU that was scheduled to leave on March 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

5 5 6 0 1 - G u wa h a t i Lumding passenger that was scheduled to leave on March 25, 26, 27, 28 and

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Platform was humanitarian, not political: MEA

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

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Salary - Rs 4000/Free Food+Lodging # 7005806373

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NAGA GUEST HOUSE

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Accessible to GNRC Hospital Dispur, Downtown Hospital, Dispur Hospital/Polyclinic, APOLLO Clinic.

Fully Furnished, Loaded Kitchen and Car Parking.

Contact : 9077851691 9612257286

TOUR BUS FOR HIRE

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40 Seater

For : Weddings, Birthdays, Picnics, Conference & any Type of occasions *Any destination from Dimapur* Contact : +917630855925

FOR SALE

FOR SALE 1. SUMO GOLD - 2010, 2013 2. WINGER - 2011 3. SCORPIO M HAWK VLX - 2009, 2011 4. BOLERO STORM VLX - 2011 5. BOLERO SLE - 2012, 2014 6. BOLERO SLX - 2012, 2014 7. BOLERO PICK-UP 4X4 - 2015 8. BOLERO PICK-UP 2X2 - 2009 9. EECO VAN - 2011, 2013, 2015 10. OMNI VAN - 2005, 2011, 2017 11. SWIFT DZIRE - 2013 12. MARUTI GYPSY EURO III -2005, 2008, 2011 13. HYUNDAI VERNA (DIESEL TOP) - 2015 14. MAHINDRA XYLO E-4 - 2012 SALE & EXCHANGE Filling station Diphu Road, Dimapur, Nagaland Contact : 9383194303 7005631434 DP-2126

AFFIDAVIT

Through this affidavit vide registration number 21663/2019, I, Mr. Chubawati Longchar do hereby declare that the names Chubawati L o n g c h a r a n d P. Wa t i Longchar are one and of the same person only. Henceforth, the name Chubawati Longchar shall be used for all purposes from now onwards.

Sd/MKC-115 Deponent

AFFIDAVIT

T h r o u g h t h i s a ff i d a v i t vide registration number 21662/2019, I, Mrs. Tovili Sema do hereby declare that the names Tovili Sema and I. Tovili are one and of the same person only.

Henceforth, the name Tovili Sema shall be used for all purposes from now onwards.

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LOST NOTICE PULSAR 135 M/CYCLE Regd No. : NL07R 4625 Name of Regd. Owner : RATAN ROY Chasis No. MD2A17CY1HWA01109 Engine No. : JEYWHA18706 Month & Yr. of Mfg : 04/2017 Colour : Black/ Red Lost from : Super Market, Dimapur.

Lost on : 06/03/2020 at around 7:45 PM Finder may contact : 9402643049

LOST Lost Bike Pulsar 150 Black/ Red Colour Bike near Nagaland New Sanitary House, Dimapur lost on 19/10/2019 around 6:00 pm.

Name: JACKY VERMA Chassis No: MD2A11CY1JRK01650 Engine No: DHYRJK74463 Manufacture: BAJ A3 Model: Pulsar 2 wheeler Colour: Red & Black Veh. Class: MCY Ph. : 7005635903

Nagacut 6 x 6 - 6000/Mix 6 x 6 - 4500/Location: Pfüchama Village Contact: 7005090018 9856824407 K-824

FOR DETAIL CALL : 7005655483

LAND FOR SALE 90x56 = Rs. 14,95,000/Contact : 8974848301

LAND FOR SALE

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AT NYAMO LOTHA ROAD, DIMAPUR

LAND FOR SALE Area measuring 58600 sq. ft.

(4 Bighas) At Shukhuvi near Videma Village Price Rs. 35 Lakhs (Negotiable) & Area measuring 8000 sq. ft.

(100x80) Near Mount View Colony, Purana Bazaar Price 150/- per sq. ft.

Contact No : 9612958620, 9615263355

At Padampukuri (near Aoyimti)

BEAUTY PARLOUR FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE 1. NEAR GREEN PARK (5th Mile) Area available as per budget 2. Near Land Resource Research Centre Price : Rs. 35/- per sq. ft.

PRICE NEGOTIABLE Contact No : 9862954673 9436865033 DP-1991

LAND FOR SALE

5 minutes drive from Niuland Highway, near Hope Academy School Dry and Highland 50 × 60, 80 × 80, 100 × 100, 100 × 150, 200 × 200, total 6 Bighas any size available as per own capacity.

Contact No. 9077845780 DP-1571 9402012604

LAND FOR SALE

LOCATION : Between Vidima and Razaphe AREA : Approx 14,000 sq. ft.

Price : 7 Lakhs Contact : KEVI'S REAL ESTATE 8974509536, 03862-240181(O)

Location Vidima, Dimapur.

131017 sq. ft. @ 55 Rs. Road attached with four fisheries, ring well, approx.

90 rubber trees. Dry land and Paddy mixed. Price negotiable.

Contact: 7005403833

LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

AT NAGA UNITED VILLAGE

Near Hope Academy Junction Area available in any size Rs 240 per sq. ft.

(Negotiable)

Ph No : 9077308506

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE

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WAGON R VXI ALTO K10 VXI ALTO 800 LX ALTO LXI A-STAR LXI

AUTOTRUST, Near Highway

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G/FLOOR @NEW MARKET Near DMC Fish Market Ph- 9856260815

D I M A P UR , M AR 1 9 (NPN): Power department has informed that there would be a total shutdown of power supply to Mon district and also areas surrounding Tuli sub-division under Mokokchung from March 20 to April 14, 2020 from 5am to 10am and 2pm to 6pm.

In a press release, SDO (trans) Mokokchung transmission sub-division stated that the proposed shutdown was being necessitate due to conversion of Single String 90KN Disc Insulator to Long Rod 120KN Polymer Insulator at 66KV Tuli-Naginimora and 66KV TizitMon Transmission line.

All the public in the affected district and areas have been requested to extend cooperation.

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RENT DMC STALL

HELPER FOR HOME

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WANTED

in 2 distts

Niuland Road Touched Per Sq. Ft. Rs. 60 only, 3 Puras Ph. No. 7941926235 9862042593 DP-2120 LAND FOR SALE

Area available as per your budget Genuine buyer may Contact : 7005424879 8787470411 DP-2124

LOCATION : Chumoukedima 'A' Village, 5 minutes drive from New DC office Chumoukedima AREA : Approx 3600 sq. ft.- 5700 sq. ft.

Price : 6-10 Lakhs All sand gravel filled and JCB leveled -Approach road and drainage to all the plots Contact : KEVI'S REAL ESTATE 8974509536, 03862-240181(O)

LAND FOR SALE (Ao only)

LAND FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE At Mon Bosti near Aoyimsen

Location : Indisen, Dimapur

Price : Rs 290 per sq. ft.

Area : Any size available * No filling required. Plain area. * Developed land with Concrete Road, Concrete drainage and retaining walls Contact : 9774507041 8787777148 DP-183(B)

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No. 9528 Yesterday’s solution No. 9527

The gainers included ITC, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank and Hero MotoCorp.

Indian benchmark indices opened in negative following subdued trades in Asian peers and US markets, said Narendra Solanki, Head- Equity Research (Fundamental), Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers.

“Global markets continued to trade with negative bias and high volatility amid fears over the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic which continues to weigh on investor sentiments. During the afternoon session the markets showed marginal pullback but largely remained short-lived,” he added.

According to traders, stimulus packages by global central banks and governments failed to lift investor sentiment in Asia, stoking the already-peaking fears of an economic recession.

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Expressing regret over any inconvenience caused by the suspension of tourist activities, the two villages, however, looked forward to welcoming visitors when it was safe for everyone to travel.

Meanwhile, the Dzüleke Ecotourism Board (DEB) and Dzüleke Village Council (DVC) have also resolved to temporarily suspend all tourist activities and entry of domestic, international and local tourists under Dzüleke village jurisdiction.

In a press release, DVC chairman Vitsipielie and DEB chairman Avi Khate said the suspension of activities would come into effect from March 20, 2020 until further notice.

DIMAPUR, MAR 19 (NPN): Giving an update on status, actions and preparedness of COVID-19 in Nagaland as on March 19, 2020, the department of health and family welfare Thursday stated that at present there were 171 isolation beds in the state and district task force have been put in place in all districts.

In a press release, principal director H&FW Dr. Vizolie Z Soukhrie said that so far 428 (airport) screening have been done, but no positive cases have been reported and no samples sent for testing.

Dr. Soukhrie also informed that there were 13 foreigners in the state at present while there were 136 persons under surveillance. As per the update, border screening was being carried out in 14 entry points (rail and road) and 6569 phone calls have been received through helpline. Meanwhile, health and family welfare minister S Pangnyu Phom, who reviewed preparation of the department, has directed that no medical staff be granted leave and call back all staff who were on leave till the situation is contained.

Demand for revoking...

(From p-1) “Everyone deserves equal opportunity and we have been reeling under this illegal practice for so long and it depends on us as students and youth to ensure it did not continue for our brighter future and posterity,” the release stressed. Announcing its support to NSF’s demand for constitution of NSSB, TSUD appealed to the PDA government to listen to the voice of students and youth for justice, equality and tranquillity in the State.

JD-U: Mentioning that the issue of backdoor appointments in the police department, particularly the recent 944 appointments, had dominated front pages of dailies in the State and provoking the mind of every-right thinking citizen, Janta Dal United (JDU) Nagaland unit said random appointments in excess of the sanctioned strength without proper screening test in the police was a matter of serious concern as the police personnel were expected to be tasked with security of the people. The party observed that the menace of backdoor appointments had been plaguing the force for the past several decades due to factors that were “actually controllable”. JDU felt that the recent issue should be taken up in a wholesome approach encompassing the irregularities that had been committed over the past several years so as to set things right once and for all.

Mumbai, Mar 19 (PTI): Equity benchmark Sensex ended 581 points lower in a highly volatile session on Thursday amid heightened fears of a global recession triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The rupee plummeted 81 paise to 75.07 against the US dollar during the day.

After briefly turning positive in afternoon trade, domestic indices fell in tandem with Asian peers, with the BSE barometer Sensex settling 581.28 points or 2.01 per cent lower at 28,288.23. It swung over 2,656.07 points through the session.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty settled 205.35 points, or 2.42 per cent, down at 8,263.45, after dropping below the 7,900 level intraday.

Bajaj Finance was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking over 10 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti, M&M, Tech Mahindra and ONGC.

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KOHIMA, MAR 19: Ecotourism Board of both Fakim village and Thanamir village along with their village councils have decided to temporarily suspend all tourist activities and entry of tourists under the jurisdiction of Fakim and Thanamir to prevent and control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) with effect from March 20, 2020 until further notice.

In a joint press release, Fakim village council chairman Hanruthong, Fakim Ecotourism Board chairman Tsumongthong, Thanamir village council chairman Tsechimong and Thanamir Ecotourism Board chairman Tseseki sought cooperation of all responsible individuals and travelers.

Nagaland status on COVID-19

Christians to pray for honest reporting and for those in news media so that reporters and journalists would accurately report updates about the status of the virus.

Calling for prayers for a spirit of generosity, the council appealed to pray that God’s people would manifest a spirit of generosity and sacrificially give their time and resources to meet needs that would arise.

NBCC said pray for “our children” returning home on emergency holiday or studying outside the State for God’s grace and protection, for “our people” living in different parts of the country and beyond and for enduring faith during this season of heightened fear, anxiety, and confusion.

Calling for taking appropriate precautions, the council said Christians must continue to rely on God and trust His purposes and plans. It urged all its members to stay connected with family, friends and church members through phone calls, texts, emails, social media, etc. “We can encourage and support one another through these avenues of communication and through prayer. Let us trust God in all circumstances, remaining calm in times of distress, extending compassion to those who are suffering, and praying for the healing of the world,” the council exhorted.

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D I M A P UR , M AR 1 9 (NPN): NBCC prayer points include praying for the affected countries, an end to spread of virus, for God’s healing mercy for bringing this pandemic to an end and for healing all those affected by the virus. It also called for praying for government leaders in the region, country and beyond for God’s wisdom, those in positions of authority during national emergency and for all those making decisions related to public health and safety.

Appealing to pray for provision and protection for healthcare establishments, i n c l u d i n g g ove r n m e n t healthcare departments, hospitals and healthcare providers all over the world, the council said there should also be prayers for church leaders. As pastors were making difficult decisions related to public worship and safety of their members, it called for praying that pastors would have wisdom to faithfully shepherd the congregations under their care and so that Christians would love their neighbours well during these trying times.

The council called for praying for the vulnerable, for protection of the elderly, diseased and those facing financial hardship and for students required to vacate university and colleges so that God’s people meet these opportunities with wisdom and grace. It appealed to

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bank can provide liquidity support to any lender in the form of loans and advances against collateral such as stocks, funds and securities (other than immovable property) in which a trustee is authorised to invest trust money by an Act of Parliament.

According to the sources, the RBI’s assessment found Yes Bank had liquidity issues but no solvency problem or any other issue.

The line of credit, however, comes with a caveat -- the first such exercise by the central bank, the sources said.

Since the RBI is the ‘lender of the last resort’, as per terms of arrangement, Yes Bank would have to exhaust immediate liquid assets before accessing this fund, the sources added.

On March 5, the RBI had imposed a moratorium

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New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI): To tide over liquidity issue, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended Rs 60,000-crore credit line to Yes Bank so that it meets obligation of depositors, sources said.

This is in line with assurance given by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday saying the regulator was ready to offer liquidity if required after lifting of moratorium.

“I would like to mention that Yes Bank has enough liquidity to meet any requirement. If there is a requirement, the RBI will provide necessary liquidity support,” he had said.

“Never in the history of banks (in India) have depositors lost money. The point is, depositors’ money is absolutely safe,” Das also said.

As per Section 17 of RBI Act 1934, the central

as well as superseded the board of the then struggling Yes Bank. Deposit withdrawals were capped at Rs 50,000 per account apart from other restrictions.

Subsequently, the government on March 13 notified a rescue plan for Yes Bank, led by State Bank of India (SBI) and joined by other lenders, as it looked to shield the banking sector from a widespread crisis.

The private sector lender has got support from its largest investor State Bank of India (SBI), which holds 48.21 per cent stake in the bank.

SBI alone has invested Rs 6,050 crore into the bank.

ICICI Bank and HDFC (Rs 1,000 crore each), Axis Bank (Rs 600 crore), Kotak Mahindra Bank (Rs 500 crore), Bandhan Bank and Federal Bank (Rs 300 crore each) and IDFC First (Rs 250 crore) have invested in Yes Bank.

Yes Bank’s deposit base eroded by Rs 72,000 crore to Rs 1.37 lakh crore as of March 5, 2020. The same was at Rs 2.09 lakh crore as of December 31, 2019, as per data shared by the bank last Friday.

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China reports zero domestic COVID-19 cases

BEIJING/Madrid/ T E H R A N / B E R L I N, M A RC H 1 9 ( I A N S / AFP): Mainland China has reported zero new domestic infections of coronavirus for the first time since the outbreak was first reported in the country last December, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.

The Commission said that by 12 a.m. Thursday, no local infections had been recorded throughout the Chinese territory, reports Efe news.

Authorities said the 34 cases that were reported in that period were all imported and were travellers from other countries and regions affected by the pandemic.

The 34 imported infections were registered in Beijing (21), Canton (nine), Shanghai (two), Heilongjiang (one) and Zhejiang (one).

On the day China hit an encouraging coronavirus milestone, health authorities reported that eight people had died of the virus, all of them in the province of Hubei, in the central-eastern part of the country which is the epicentre of the outbreak.

The latest data places the total number of infections in China at 80,928 since respiratory disease first emerged.

Of those 70,420 have responded positively to treatment and have since been discharged.

The number of new deaths was down to single digits, with just eight reported, bringing the total toll to 3,245.

People applaud as departing medical workers enter Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei Province. (AP/PTI)

The number of active infections in China currently is 7,263. Of those, 2,314 people are in a serious condition (2,222 of them in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei).

China has implemented a strict regime of monitoring anyone who has been in close contact with infected persons.

So far 683,281 people have been in close contact with a diagnosed Covid-19 patient, of which 9,144 are still under observation.

Of the people who are still under observation, 105 are suspected of having been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Since March 11, the number of reported infections and deaths has remained at or below 21 daily, according to official data.

A day later, the Chinese government declared that the peak of transmissions had come to an end

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in the Asian country.

Elsewhere, infections from what is now a global pandemic continued to rise.

Italy, the worst-hit country outside China, reported 3,526 new cases overnight, taking the total number of infections to 35,713. The death toll stood at 2,978.

According to the latest update by Johns Hopkins University, there are currently more than 9,077 confirmed cases in the US and 145 deaths.

Globally, the number of confirmed cases were 211,301, with 8,847 deaths.

These figures include the China numbers.

The Health Ministry reported 209 new deaths, taking the toll to 767, while confirmed cases rose from 13,716 to 17,147, the BBC reported.

The country has the fourth highest death toll in the world after China, Italy and Iran.

Iran reports 149 new coronavirus deaths

Iran on Thursday announced 149 new deaths due to the novel coronavirus, raising the toll to 1,284, according to the health ministry.

A total of 18,407 people have contracted the disease in the country -- one of the worst hit by novel coronavirus -- acSpain sees sharp spike the cording to figures provided in Covid-19 deaths by Deputy Health Minister Spain on Thursday Alireza Raisi. reported a sharp jump in COVID-19 cases in coronavirus deaths and Germany soar past 10,000 cases, making the country the fourth-most affected Germany has recordacross the world. ed 10,999 cases of the nov-

el coronavirus, official data showed Thursday, with the number of new reported infections rising by 2,801 in a single day.

Twenty people have died from the viral infection, data from the disease control agency Robert Koch Institute (RKI) showed.

North Rhine-Westphalia remains the worst-hit state, with 3,033 COVID19 cases, up 661 from a day ago.

The data is compiled from regional authorities of cases tested for the virus. But depending on an individual state’s policies, many other possible cases may not have been tested because they show only mild symptoms or have not been in contact with a known case.

With the contagion showing no signs of abating authorities have ordered schools closed, nonessential shops shut and made repeated calls for Germans to stay home.

With the pleas appearing to fall on the deaf ears of some, two small Bavarian villages have imposed a lockdown.

Leaders in bigger cities and regions have also warned that they may be forced to take tougher action.

“I cannot and will not rule out taking further measures in the coming days,” Berlin mayor Michael Mueller said Wednesday.

“The question of a lockdown can play a role. That can be decided quickly. In that case, the parks and gardens will be closed,” he warned.

2 United States Congressmen test positive for coronavirus WA S H I N G T O N, MARCH 19 (IANS): Two US Congressmen have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which has so far infected thousands across the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, Mario DiazBalart, a ninth-term Florida Republican, confirmed that he tested positive for disease, becoming the first American Congressman to contract the virus.

Diaz-Balart, 58, said he began to develop symptoms on March 14, just hours after he left the House floor for a vote on a coronavirus response bill, a Politico news report said.

More than 400 members of Congress also voted during the session.

“I want everyone to know that I am feeling much better,” Diaz-Balart said in the statement.

“However, it is important that everyone take this extremely seriously and follow CDC guidelines in order to avoid getting sick and mitigate the spread of this virus. We must continue to work together to emerge stronger as a country during these trying times.”

Also on Wednesday, Democrat Representative from Utah Ben McAdams announced that he has tested positive for the virus.

McAdams, 45, also said his symptoms began mildly on the night of March 14, after he had returned to Utah. He immediately began self-quarantining on the advice of his doctor, said the Politico

Pakistan closes Wagah border with India for 2 weeks amid COVID-19 scare

I slamaba d, M ar 19 (PTI): Pakistan announced on Thursday to close down Wagah border with India for two weeks as the number of coronavirus cases in the country rose to 341.

The interior ministry through a notification said that it closed the key border point with India “for an initial period of two weeks (14 days) with immediate effect”. It said the measure was taken to “prevent the spread of COVID-19, in the best interest of both

countries.”

Pakistan’s wester n border with Iran and Afghanistan had already been closed to curb the spread of the deadly virus which had infected people in more than 150 countries.

M e a n w h i l e, m o r e coronavirus cases were reported in Pakistan as the number of patients in Balochistan province rose to 45 and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 34. Another 211 patients were in worst-hit Sindh, 33 in Punjab, 15 in GilgitBaltistan, 2 in Islamabad

and 1 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

So far two people have died due to the novel coronavirus in Pakistan.

Pakistan was taking measures to stop the spread of the infection and lately religious affairs minister Noor ul Haq Qadri said that training programs for Haj pilgrims were suspended as part of the preventive measure.

In Karachi, which is one of worst-hit areas, Christian leaders suspended Church services.

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news report.

“My symptoms got worse and I developed a fever, a dry cough and labored breathing and I remained self-quarantined,” McAdams said in a statement.

“On Tuesday, my doctor instructed me to get tested for COVID-19 and following his referral, I went to the local testing clinic for the test. Today I learned that I tested positive.”

Meanwhile, Congress Representative Drew Ferguson said on Wednesday night that the House doctor had advised him to selfquarantine until March 27 because he “was in contact with a member of Congress on March 13th that has since tested positive for COVID-19”.

House minority whip, Representative Steve Scalise, said on Wednesday

that he, too, would selfquarantine because he had held an “extended meeting” with Diaz-Balart late last week.

Scalise is now the highest-ranking US lawmaker to self-quarantine.

Meanwhile, Fox News said in a report that it has obtained the letter sent from the office of the attending physician Brian Monahan at the Capitol to lawmakers late Wednesday.

The letter said: “It reflects the pace of the COVID-19 disease throughout the US and its presence here in Washington, D.C. that it has touched the community of the US Capitol.”

According to the latest update by Johns Hopkins University, there are currently more than 9,077 confirmed cases in the US and 145 deaths.

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23. Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority Phek

The bereaved family and relatives of Late Imtiyapang (Chuchuyimlang) would like to express our deepest gratitude to every individual, organisations, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us with your presence, prayers and sympathy during the illness and sad demise of our beloved who passed away on 26/03/2020.

We are unable to repay for your noble deeds.

However, it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God may shower His blessing upon you all.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members and relatives of Late Yilopemo Lotha would like to express our deepest gratitude to every individual, groups, churches, organizations, village communities, neighbours, relatives, friends and well wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved on 12th march 2020.

We would like to convey our special thanks to : 1. Wokha Village Baptist Church.

2. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church.

3. Wokha Town Baptist Church.

4. North Delhi Evangelical Graduate Fellowship.

5. Delhi Lotha Christian Fellowship.

6. Lotha Ekhum Shillong.

7. New Women Ministry Shillong.

8. Kohima Wokhae Khumshum.

9. Wokha Village A.Khel Yankho Ekhum.

10. Likya Yankho Youth Fellowship.

11. Doctor and Nurses, Mhondamo Memorial Hospital Wokha.

12. Doctors and Nurses, Naga Hospital Kohima.

13. Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Chairman DPDB Mokokchung.

14. Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA. 15. Y.M Humtsoe Member, PDA and V.P NDPP (CEB).

16. District Administration and members DPDB Mokokchung.

17. Planning and Co-ordination Department Nagaland, Kohima.

18. Nagaland Planning Machinery Service Association.

19. District Planning and Machinery Cell Wokha.

20. District Planning and Machinery Cell Mokokchung.

21. Wokha Village Government Employees Union.

22. Likya Yankho Council Wokha Town.

23. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Wokha, 2006 Batch.

24. Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Wokha, 2008 Batch.

25. Wokha Village Youth Organization.

26. Wokha Village Students Union.

27. Wokha Village A.Khel Lisakvu Yankhoro.

We regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually. It is our humble prayer to our Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

Loving Sons, Daughters and Relatives.

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Loving Wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The eternal God is your refuge and His everlasting arms are under you.......” Deuteronomy 33:27

Through this column, the bereaved family members of Late Pitto Achumi would like to acknowledge and convey our deepest appreciation for the expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us at his sudden demise.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends, churches, village communities, various organisations and well-wishers who travelled from near and far to stand by us and share our pain during the period of bereavement. We are immensely touched by the immeasurable love, concern, prayers and support rendered to us in every possible way providing us solace and strength.

A special acknowledgement to the doctors and nurses of Olive Christian Hospital, Dimapur for the care and service rendered.

We fall short of words to acknowledge each and every one individually for the genuine act of kindness, but it is our earnest prayer that our Lord Almighty will bless you.

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Loving Mother, Daughters, Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews and In-laws.

LATE PITTO ACHUMI GB XELHOZHE VILLAGE 18.03.1978 - 10.03.2020

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‘GoT’ star Indira Varma ‘American Idol’ suspends filming Eminem crowns the winner confirms she has COVID-19 amid coronavirus pandemic of the #GodzillaChallenge

Melania Trump to star in U.S. coronavirus awareness ads

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irst lady Melania Tr u m p w i l l u r g e Americans to wash their hands and keep their distance from one another to fight coronavirus in a new TV ad campaign produced with major U.S. broadcast networks, the White House said on Wednesday.

A B C , C B S, N B C and other networks will air the public service announcements, which will also include other Trump administration officials and “communicate the most important ways Americans can

protect themselves and those most at risk,” the White House said in a statement.

Nickleodon will create a separate campaign for children.

The air time will be donated by media networks, the White House said.

Trump, a former fashion model, has avoided the public arena more than many first ladies. Her signature initiative has been a campaign called Be Best, which focuses on the safety and well-being of children.

All the ads will direct

audiences to coronavirus. gov, a website containing the latest information about the outbreak.

The announcement comes as the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 rose to at least 146, with the number of infections closing in on 8,000 as millions of Americans stayed home instead going to work or school and President Donald Trump said hospital ships would be deployed to make up for an anticipated shortage of hospital beds.

(Reuters)

others to help one another out during the crisis.

“So sad our and so many other shows around the world have gone dark affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” she wrote.

“We hope to be back soon and urge you all (and the government) to support us when we do.”

Indira continued: “I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people.”

Fa n s i m m e d i a t e ly rushed to the comments to share their well wishes, and for a speedy recovery.

Varma’s post comes just two days after fellow GOT star Kristofer Hivju revealed he tested positive for coronavirus, as the COVID-19 condition continued to spread around the world. (IANS)

Jonah Hill most profane actor in Hollywood

China re-opens first cinema since coronavirus shutdown

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onah Hill has been confirmed as the actor using the most profanity onscreen in Hollywood.

A report from Buzz Bingo crunched the numbers from over 3,500 film scripts to identify which movies have the most swear words, and which actors use them.

Hill has used swear words 376 times across his career, the report states. The Superbad and Wolf of Wall Street actor is closely followed by Leonardo DiCaprio with a count of 361 total swear words, and Samuel L. Jackson with 301. The film with the most swears word is Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street (totting up a total of 715). The runner-up is Uncut Gems, the Adam Sandler-starring thrill ride directed by Josh and Benny Safdie.

According to the report, there has been a steady increase of profanity on the big screen over the decades since 1940, peaking in the ’90s. Jonah Hill made his directorial debut last year with mid90s, a nostalgic look at the coming of age of a teenage boy in amidst LA skating culture.

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fter two months of closures, China has seen its first cinema reopen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Zhongying Golden Palm Cinema, in Urumqi (in northwestern China) opened its doors to the

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et another television show has halted production due to coronavirus concerns: “American Idol.”

Fox News has learned that filming is “currently suspended” and that “remote working [has been] in effect since last week.”

Additionally, episodes of “American Idol” will

continue to air as scheduled as the show draws closer to its live episodes, which are set to begin in April.

Production “will examine things on a week to week basis,” Fox News has learned.

“American Idol” is now part of an ever-growing list of television programs to have suspended

production.

“Stranger Things,” “The Bachelorette” and “Riverdale” are among such shows to postpone production.

Films like “Black Widow,” “No Time to Die” and “Mulan” have also pushed back their release dates.

(FoxNews)

“We can’t stay closed few films; we have to wait forever. We can only coop- and see if there will be new erate with the notices, and movies released.” test the situation a bit, and The cinema has not let see what feedback we get re-opened online booking as from the public,” said a man to avoid overcrowding. “We surnamed Ding to Sohu want to take things slowly. If Entertainment, who runs the reaction is pretty good, cinema operations. we’ll slowly re-open bit by Speaking of the viabil- bit, and if it’s bad, we’ll stay ity of staying open without shut,” said Ding. customers, Ding continued: A number of film and “If there are no new films, TV projects in production public on Monday (March 16) after being closed since it makes no difference if have been postponed or suswe’re open or not. At the pended due to the spread of January 26.

(NME) The cinema informed moment, we only have these the virus. filmgoers they had scheduled 22 screenings the night OFFICE OF THE SOLONUOMIA CHIENUO KROTHO before, of four Chinese films.

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The Chienuo expresses its immense pride and wishes him well.

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lock1 has emerged triumphant, after smashing his way through the track’s third verse.

In his filmed effort, Jack is seen effortlessly keeping up with the verse while also showing off his extensive collection of Eminem merchandise.

Crowning him as the winner, Eminem wrote: “Godzilla, fire spitter, monster. #GodzillaChallenge @trillervids winner squad on the site. Shout out to the homie jacksherlock1 on taking the #1 spot!”

Earlier this week, Eminem was forced to deny that he’s releasing a

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a m e o f Thrones” star Indira Varma appears to have confirmed she tested positive for COVID-19.

The actress joined the series in season four and played Ellaria Sand from 2014-2017. At the moment she’s starring in the stage production of “The Seagull” alongside fellow “Game of Thrones” alumni Emilia Clarke at the Playhouse Theatre in London, reports metro.co.uk.

On Wednesday, she shared photos from the production, in which she’s cosying up to her co-stars, as it was confirmed the play had been suspended.

In the caption she mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic and said she was “sick in bed with it”, while urging

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minem has crowned the winner of his #GodzillaChallenge, after he called on social media followers to take part in the #GodzillaChallenge.

On ‘Godzilla’, taken from latest album ‘Music To Be Murdered By‘, Eminem raps a staggering 224 words in just 31 seconds of the final verse, as Genius reports.

Lat month, Em’s fans were subsequently invited to take up the rapid-fire challenge – prompting a huge number of impressive efforts from fans.

Now, he’s announced that Triller user JackSher-

new album called ‘Marshall Law’ thanks to an online mixup amid the coronavirus crisis.

Florida senator Marco Rubio took to Twitter in a bid to halt the spread of “completely false” information regarding the US going into Martial Law, which involves the military stepping in to suspend ordinary law.

But a misspelling from Rubio resulted in the term ‘Marshall Law’ going viral – and some Eminem fans soon began to believe a new project was in the works – with Marshall Mathers being the rapper’s birth name.

Clearing up the confusion, Mathers later posted to Twitter: “Sorry guys… Marshall Law: not a thing.”

In other news, Eminem recently shared the official video for ‘Godzilla’ in which he pays tribute to Juice WRLD. The late Chicago rapper had recorded a guest verse for the Music To Be Murdered By’ cut.

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Big B clarifies ‘Home Quarantined’ stamped hand not his .. else it dies.”

Amitabh Bachchan has been actively trying to spread awareness about COVID-19 for the past few days. He has also written a poem on it. The Bollywood megastar on Sunday had tweeted requesting his fans not to gather outside his bungalow Jalsa for their weekly darshan due to the pandemic and suggested them to stay safe. (IANS)

POILWA and PUILWA one of the biggest and oldest Zeliangrong villages from Nagaland had a historic peace-reconciliation on 01-11-1986 at Poilwa. Signifying the forgiveness of their Forefathers past deeds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the two villages held a reconciliation feast and thanksgiving day on 12th-13th March 2020 at Puilwa Mbeuki (Barak) river.

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he photograph of a hand stamped ‘Home Quarantined’, which Amitabh Bachchan had tweeted, is not his hand, the actor has now clarified.

Big B had tweeted the photo early on Wednesday and captioned it: “Stamping started on hands with voter ink, in Mumbai .. keep safe , be cautious , remain isolated if detected .” selves .. it is not my hand effort to bring malign .. its Fans immediately spec- neither is it a deliberate just that media needs fodder ulated it to be his own hand.

Media reports also claimed the same.

The veteran actor took to his blog to clear the confusion about the photo and stated that the hand in the photograph is not his.

He wrote in his blog: “So the ‘hand’ of indelible ink, that found its way on my social media became Breaking news on the Tv channels the entire day .. and concerned friends called in to give me courage and hope and determined to send me the good health bulletins each hour.”

He added: “I am well .. the hand picture is of someone else .. I was merely trying to inform all that the technology is working to safe guard those quarantined to stay at home and if someone were to encounter any one with the ink mark, to tell them to isolate them-

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staff to ‘work from Football worst affected as all sport comes to a standstill IOA home’ from Monday India saw the Indian Super League (ISL) final played behind closed doors in Goa while the I-League matches were postponed with India’s World Cup qualifying games against Qatar in Bhubaneswar also pushed back from March 26.

The Confederation of African Football has postponed two rounds of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled from March 25-31.

Coming to the players, Juventus’ Blaise Matuidi, a World Cup winner with France, has been among those who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Elsewhere, organisers of the Olympics are still hellbent on making the spectacle take place in Tokyo between July 24 to August 9 as scheduled, despite growing concerns from every corner including athletes who are not able to train properly and take part in Olympic qualifiers. In cricket-crazy India, the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed

till April 15 from March 29 and India’s home ODI series against South Africa had to be called off with the Proteas team having to leave India even after travelling for the three-match series.

England batsman Alex Hales reportedly showed symptoms before leaving the Pakistan Super League which was also called off.

Later, Hales issued a statement saying he had developed fever.

The NBA suspended the season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus.

NBA star Kevin Durant also was among the four basketball players from Brooklyn Nets who have tested positive.

The World Athletics Indoor Championships, scheduled for Nanjing from March 13 to 15, have been postponed until next year while Formula 1 has cancelled the seasonopening Australian GP after a McLaren team member contracted the coronavirus.

Avoid fake news trap in fight Club WC put on hold to against COVID-19, says Paes accommodate Euro, Copa

WTA, ATP call off season till June 7

L o n d o n, M a r 1 9 (IANS): As the sports world has come to a standstill due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, football has been affected the most with all action across the globe coming to a sudden halt.

Starting from the lucrative English Premier League and Spanish La Liga to the much-awaited Euro 2020 tournament, which is considered second to the football World Cup in terms of popularity, all competitions have either been cancelled or pushed back.

The Euro 2020 tournament has been postponed until 2021, European football’s governing body UEFA said in a statement on March 17.

The 24-team meet, which was due to be held in 12 nations across the continent from June 12 to July 12 this year, would now take place from June 11 to July 11 2021.

Following in its footsteps, this year’s Copa America has been postponed until 2021, the South American Football Confed-

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in action during a La Liga match against Real Madrid. (File)

eration (CONMEBOL) said on March 17. The 12-team competition had originally been scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 12 in Colombia and Argentina.

In England, all elite football has been suspended until at least April 3 while UEFA postponed the Champions League and the

Leander Paes

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI): Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said the country must not panic and fall in the trap of fake news in its battle to contain the COVID19 pandemic, urging people to follow WHO guidelines to stay safe.

The deadly coronavirus outbreak has killed 8,809 people and infected 21,8631 across 157 countries, according to a tracker maintained

by Johns Hopkins University. In India, the number

cases have risen to 169 across cities.

“We currently face a big battle against an opponent that is spreading its reach across the globe. At times like this, it’s most important that we each play our part in the community and ensure we contribute to a healthy society,” Paes tweeted.

The 46-year-old, who is hoping to compete in his eighth Olympics this year in Tokyo, asked people to follow health advisories in a series of tweets.

Europa League.

Spanish La Liga and second division domestic football have been suspended for the next two match days, the Spanish football federation La Liga and the players’ union said on March 12.

Germany’s Bundesliga and second division will not

“It is important that we follow guidelines set by @ WHO and the @MoHFW_ INDIA, not panic, and not fall into the trap of, or spread fake news. It is also important that we help educate the people around us, like our house help, who might not have access to information as easily,” he wrote in another tweet.

“Currently, one of the best things to do is to wash your hands thoroughly and regularly, so that we prevent the spread of COVID-19.

And don’t forget to turn off the taps while washing so you save water as well,” mentioned another tweet by him. “Let’s be responsible citizens, and beat this together,” he said.

A number of athletes such as the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, have raised awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic that has wrecked sporting calenders across the globe.

Pogba shows support for coronavirus-hit Juventus players

Paul Pogba

Manchester, Mar 19 (IANS): Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Manchester United star midfielder Paul Pogba has shown his support for former club teammates at Juventus by training in the Italian club’s kit.

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Pogba is determined to do his bit to help and has trained in a Juventus shirt to support France teammate Blaise Matuidi, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Matuidi is the second player from the club to have

tested positive for coronavirus.

The Serie A club in a statement said that the France World Cup winner has been in voluntary isolation since March 11 and is “well and asymptomatic”.

Earlier, defender Daniele Rugani had tested positive for coronavirus.

“Supporting our Juventus and Sampdoria friends @blaisematuidiofficiel, @albinekdal and all athletes and people around the world who are facing this difficult moment.

“Be strong, #StayAtHome and be safe. New training camp is called...

Quarantine PP Arena, open 24/7! Having fun working at home with my brother Victor Lindelof,” France World Cup winner Pogba said in an Instagram post where he is seen training indoors wearing the Juventus No. 14 shirt.

All domestic sporting activity in Italy has been suspended until at least April 3.

Sporting events across the world have been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Several football leagues, including La Liga, Premier League and Serie A, have been temporarily suspended due to the growing fear of coronavirus which has claimed close to 9,000 lives across the world.

be held at least until April 2. Europe’s worst-hit country, Italy, has cancelled all sporting events until at least April 3. In Asia, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June and all football in the continent has been stopped.

Zurich, Mar 19 (IANS): FIFA has decided to delay the inaugural edition of the revamped Club World Cup, which was scheduled to be played next year, in order to organise the Euro 2020 Championship and the Copa America, which now stands postponed to June/July, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement released after the conference call of the Bureau of the FIFA Council, which took place on Wednesday, the sport’s governing body said it has unanimously agreed “to include the new dates of the CONMEBOL Copa America and the UEFA EURO (June 11 to July 11, 2021) in the international match calendar and decide at a later stage when to schedule the new FIFA Club World Cup which was due to take place in June/July 2021.”

It has also been decided to create FIFA-con-

federations working group to monitor the evolving situation of the coronavirus outbreak.

“This exceptional situation requires exceptional measures and decisions.

This crisis impacts the entire world and that is why solutions need to be taken into account in the interests of all stakeholders around the world,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

The 2021 Club World Cup is a brand new tournament, which will be held every four years featuring 24 teams, replacing the seven-team annual event.

Earlier, Infantino had also suggested donating $10 million to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and discussing the possibility of establishing a Global Football Assistance Fund to “help members of the football community affected by this crisis”.

‘Don’t have tournaments, trials till April 15’ New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI): The sports ministry on Thursday advised all National Federations to refrain from conducting tournaments and selection trials till April 15 besides asking them to ensure that Olympic-bound athletes are isolated from anyone who is not a part of their training camp.

The directive has been necessitated by the COVID19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc on sporting events across the globe. The fresh advisory puts a question-mark on the upcoming Indian Grand Prix of athletics that is to be held on Friday. “All sport organisations and their affiliate units are advised against holding any sports events, including competitions or selection trials till 15th April, 2020,” the ministry said in a letter to the Indian Olympic Association and NSFs. It also asked federations to not allow any noncamper athlete, coach or support staff in Olympic trainin1g camps without following proper quarantine protocols.

The ministry’s twopoint directive states, “No exposure to athlete be allowed from outside in the campus where training is underway. “No coach, technical/support staff athlete etc presently not in training camp and not staying in the training campus be allowed to interact or mingle with trainee athletes without following quarantine protocols.”

Washington, Mar 19 (AP): All men’s and women’s professional tennis tournaments through June 7 are being called off because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

The ATP and WTA announced Wednesday that the entire clay-court circuit “will not be held as scheduled” - a day after the start of the French Open, also played on that surface, was postponed from May to September.

The tours had said last week they would suspend play until late April or early May. The tournaments affected by the tours’ suspensions include combined men’s and women’s events in Madrid and Rome.

Also being scrapped are upcoming WTA tournaments in Strasbourg, France, and Rabat, Morocco, along with ATP events in Munich; Estoril, Portugal; Geneva; and Lyon, France.

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI): The staffers at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be asked to ‘work from home’ from the next week with the sports body set to suspend majority of its operations from its headquarters in the wake of coronovirus outbreak.

“The IOA will start work from home facility for its staff from Monday. We are currently ensuring that all back-up systems are in place for a smooth functioning from home,” an IOA member told PTI. “The coronavirus is becoming serious day by day and we can’t risk our employees.”

The virus outbreak has already forced the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to temporarily shut its headquarters in Mumbai. The BCCI asked its employees to work from home on March 16.

In India, the number of people infected with the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has risen to 169 with three

deaths reported in the country so far.

The IOA member also said some of the staff in the finance department will have to come to office in between since March is a financial year-end month.

“From Monday it will start but some of the finance department workers will have to attend office after March 25 to clear all our pending dues and settle accounts.” “Like any other professional organisation, we will go by the government’s advisory on this matter,” the member said.

Will make efforts to take kabaddi to Olympics: Rijiju New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI): The government will make efforts to take indigenous sport kabbadi to the Olympics, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday.

“A total of 2,880 athletes have been selected under Khelo India scheme for further training to excel in various national/international competitions,” he told Lok Sabha. Responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports said kabaddi is an indigenous sport and that the government would

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make efforts to take it to the Olympics.

Under the schemes, promising sports persons and teams identified are provided support of modern sports science and exposure abroad under experts of respective disciplines, among others, he said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY IN LOVING MEMORY OF

LATE KHRIELIE ALEM (ANA)

BORN -1946 – DIED -16-03-2020

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

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Loving Mom, Children, Brother, Sisters, In Laws and Relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I will dwell in the House of the Lord Forever” – Psalms 23:6

We would like to express our deepest gratitude and gratefulness to each and every individual and various organization, church and well wishers who supported us physically, financially and through prayer during our time of grief and mourning at the sad demise of our beloved Late Kishore Thapa.

We truly remain indebted to everyone, although we can’t repay you all for the kind deeds shown to us yet all your kind deeds and shower of love will never be forgotten.

We sincerely regret and apologize for our inability to mention each and every individual. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless one and all abundantly.

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The Lord gave and now He has taken away; may His name be praised – Job 1 : 21 She was a great friend, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and guide.

We, the family, relatives and in-laws of Late H. Khehuli Aye would like to express our indebted heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, well-wishers, churches, unions and neighbours who stood by us with prayer, physically, financially and materially during her prolonged illness till the day she left us to be with the Lord Almighty.

We would like to express our special thanks to:1. Lhomithi Ghami Baptist Akukuhou 2. Women Department (LGBA) 3. Youth Department (LGBA) 4. Children Department (LGBA) 5. Music Department (LGBA) 6. Prayer Warriors (LGBA) 7. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church 8. Youth Department (DSBC) 9. Notun Bosti / River Belt Fellowship (DSBC) 10. IV LRC Youth Fellowship (DSBC) 11. Pughoboto Town Baptist Church 12. Doctors & Nurses, Zion Research Hospital, Dimapur 13. Shri Tovihoto Aye, Advisor Power, Govt. of Nagaland 14. Shri Vikheho Swu, MLA, Govt. of Nagaland 15. ADC & Staff, Niuland Town 16. ADC & Staff, Pughoboto Town 17. Zunheboto Vesukumla Muqo We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually but this is our sincere prayer that God bless you all abundantly for your love, support and sympathy.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020

Greece hands over Olympic flame to Tokyo Authorities decided to cancel the torch relay’s Greek leg after a crowd mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler at a cauldron lighting ceremony in Sparta last week.

COVID-19 has infected more than 200,000 people worldwide and caused over 8,000 deaths across 150 countries and territories. There are five confirmed deaths in Greece.

A sixth death was reported on Thursday.

Most major sporting events across the world have been rescheduled or scrapped as a result of the pandemic, and doubts are increasingly being expressed about holding the Olympics in its current slot.

But the Inter national Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos (left) gives the Olympic Olympic Committee says it is torch to the former Japanese swimmer Imoto Naoko. (AP/PTI) “fully committed� to holding the Athens, Mar 19 (AFP): Greece on Thursday handed over the Olympic flame to Tokyo 2020 organisers at a ceremony held behind closed doors amid calls for the Olympics to be postponed over the coronavirus pandemic.

In the absence of spectators, Olympic gymnastics champion Lefteris Petrounias ran a lap with the flame and Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi lit a cauldron inside the all-marble Panathenaic stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

The flame was then handed to Tokyo 2020 representative Naoko Imoto, a swimmer who competed in the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Imoto, a UNICEF representative, was reportedly a last-minute appointment as

she already lives in Greece and did not have to travel from Japan.

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in a statement said the ancient Olympic values of “concord, goodwill, brotherhood... are the weapon to use� against the virus.

Last week’s flame lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia was also carried out without spectators as Greece registered its first death from the virus. “Reg retfully the COVID-19 outbreak made us take hard decisions and change our initial plans. We deeply regret that you... were not able to travel to Greece and join us here today,�

Greek Olympic Committee chairman Spyros Kapralos said, addressing Tokyo organisers absent from Thursday’s ceremony.

Games from July 24 as scheduled.

Top athletes have warned that their training regimes have already been impaired by the pandemic, and that they would be taking health risks should the Games go ahead.

Pole vault champion Stefanidi is among prominent athletes to have voiced concern at the IOC’s insistence on holding the Games.

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Too early to decide fate of Tokyo 2020: IOC chief

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has stressed it’s too early to decide the fate of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. He said that in a teleconference with representatives of athletes on Wednesday, former Olympic champion Yang Yang told Xinhua news agency. About 200 representatives from the international federations, athletes and Athletes Commissions of related Olympic organising committees attended the two-hour teleconference with IOC members of relevant departments.

Yang joined as chair of Athletes Commissions of Beijing 2022. According to Yang, Bach said hat he understood that speculation over postponing or even cancelling Tokyo 2020 has interrupted the athletes’ preparation for the Games.

The president went on to explain that the IOC will not insist on holding the Games out of economic concerns, which could be dealt by IOC’s risk management and insurance. Right now, the organisation is keeping close cooperation with relevant authorities including the World Health Organization to evaluate if the situation is suitable for hosting the Games.

The Tokyo 2020 organising committee is committed to host the Games as scheduled, which they believe will bring hope to people in difficult times, Bach told the athletes.

Bach explained changes made in the Olympic quota allocation due to cancellation of qualifying tournament to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and responded to some athletes’ concerns that they did not receive enough support from their national Olympic committee during this special time.

CHSS lifts Khurshed Hussain Memorial Cricket trophy

Winners of the U-18 cricket tournament, Christian Higher Secondary School with the organisers on Thursday.

D i map u r , M a r 1 9 (NPN): Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) lifted the Late Kurshed Hussain U-18 Cricket trophy after defeating Black Cap Juniors by 32 runs at the NCA Stadium, Sovima on Thursday. The tournament was organised by

Dimapur District Cricket Association under the aegis of Nagaland Cricket Association.

P u t to ba t, C HS S scored 144 runs losing all wickets in 44.4 overs.

Kundan scored 50 runs, Sahid scored 33 runs and Vicky scored 20 runs.

For Black Cap Juniors, Alok claimed 5 wickets, while Sonu and Sanjiv took 3 and 2 wickets respectively.

Chasing the target, Black Caps Juniors were bowled out for 112 in 34 overs. Monu scored 29 runs.

Fo r C H S S, S a h i d took 5 wickets and Ankesh claimed 2 wickets.

Sahid of CHSS was named the player of the tournament, Vicky (CHSS) was adjudged the best batsman and Alok (Black Caps Juniors) was named the best bowler.

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SYDNEY, Mar 19 (Agencies): French Open champion Ashleigh Barty did not receive a heads up from tournament chief Guy Forget about moving the 2020 edition back by four months but said she would grasp at any chance she gets to defend her title.

Barty won her maiden Grand Slam title in Paris last June but will have to wait until at least September to return to Roland Garros after the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced the shift on Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The FFT have been under fire for making the decision

without consulting with other stakeholders but Australian world number one Barty said she was just looking forward to getting the chance to get back out on the famous red clay. “I haven’t spoken to Guy Forget but I’m happy to play the tournament whenever it is scheduled,� Barty told the Australian Associated Press on Thursday. “I hope I get the chance to defend my title in September - any opportunity to compete is something I’ll grab with both hands. There are more important things going on in the world right now, though, and I will do whatever helps keep us all safe and healthy.�

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