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the race included-- P. Engo Konyak (RPI-A) 47 Aboi, H.B. Moba LJP (RV) 55Tobu; Kelhouneizo Yhome IND 10-Northern Angami-1; L. Shiakpong Konyak IND 55-Tobu; Y. Belong Chingmei IND 50-Longleng; R. Kilimong Yimchunger IND 60-Pungro-Kiphire; Kishan Lal Gupta IND 1-DimapurI; Supu Jamir IND 2-DImapur-II; Er. L. Tongpang Longkumer IND 24-Angetyongpang; N. Khekashe Sumi INC 31-Akuluto; Y.M. Yollow Konyak LJP (RV) 42-Wakching; Thongwang Konyak JD(U) 46-Mon Town; Kyupise Sangtam IND 59-Seyochung Sitimi; P. Mulang INC 56-Noklak; Kenyuseng Tep IND

12-Tseminyu and Gwalozu Kath IND 12-Tseminyu. He further informed that the assembly constituencies with highest number of candidates— six each, were in 6 Tenning AC, 39 Sanis AC and 45 Tehok. Out of 13,16,064 eligible voters, 7982 were service voters while 4 Ghaspani-I has highest number of voters (74,395) and Mokokchung Town the lowest (8,302).

CEO said 12 political parties were in the fray with NDPP fielding 40 candidates, BJP-20, INC-23, NPF -22, NCP-12, NPP-12, LJP(RV) 15, RPI (A) 9, JDU7, RJD-3 CPI and RPP one each and 19 Independent candidates.

In a major boost to the BJP ahead of the polls, party candidate Kazheto Kinimi was reelected unopposed from Akuluto assembly constituency after his lone opponent N Khekashe Sumi of the Congress withdrew his candidature on Friday, the last date of withdrawal before the February 27 assembly polls.

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This was informed by Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland V. Shashank Shekhar at the press conference held on Friday evening.

It may be mentioned that Kazheto won the 2018 election from Akuluto constituency, as BJP candidate, by a 735 margin against NPF’s Khekaho Assumi.

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IANS adds: BJP national president J.P. Nadda will release election manifestos for poll-bound Meghalaya and Nagaland next week. According to a party source, “The BJP President is supposed to travel to the two poll-bound states next week. He will release the poll manifestos for both the states on two different days next week.”

While he will launch the ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Nagaland on February 14, the manifesto for Meghalaya will be released on February 15, the source added.

“The manifestos will focus on the youths of the two states along with development of infrastructure and tourism. Security and women’s safety will also be key focus areas in both the states,” the source said.

DMC parking at New Market to be operational

DIMAPUR,

Feb

10

(NPN): Dimapur police have informed that the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) market cum parking facility at New Market has been completed and would be operational shortly.

Commissioner of Police Dimapur, Kevithuto

Polls: `1.14 cr worth seizure on February 9

Sophie, stated that to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, one-way traffic regulations would be put into place with effect from February 13.

All vehicles proceeding towards New Market from NL Road side would enter only through the market area and would exit towards GS r oad. Parking for vehicles entering from NL Road is only permitted below the newly constructed parking area where specific parking locations for two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Further, all vehicles proceeding towards New Market from Dhobinala side would enter only through the newly constructed parking facility and would exit towards NL Road. Parking for vehicles entering from Dhobinala side is only permitted on the newly constructed parking facility. Parking for four-wheelers would be strictly prohibited from army supply police point towards New Market entrance.

DIMAPUR, FEB 10 (NPN): Chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland has informed that seizure made by various enforcement agencies both central and state on February 9 was worth Rs. 1,14,27,070. They included cash Rs.10477220, liquor 1180.02 litre worth Rs. 1262600 and drugs/narcotics seized worth Rs. 466600. The total seizure, from the date of announcement till February 9, is Rs.35.60 crore, which include cash Rs. 2.71 crore, IMLF Rs. 3.72 crore, drugs/ narcotics Rs. 25.70 crore and freebies/other items Rs. 3.46 crore.

Huge piece of Sun breaks off, scientists stunned

NEW DELHI, FEB 10 (AGENCIES): A huge part of the Sun broke off of its surface and created a tornado-like swirl around its North Pole. Even though researchers are working to understand how it happened, a purported video of the event has shocked the space community.

The extraordinary phenomenon was captured by NASA’s James Webb telescope and announced last week on Twitter by space weather forecaster Dr. Tamitha Skov.

Scientists are more concerned about the most recent development because the Sun continues to emit solar flares (also known as prominences) that can occasionally interfere with communications on Earth.

“Discuss the polar vortex! Material from a northern prominence recently detached from the main filament and is now revolving around the star’s north pole in a huge polar vortex.

The implications for com - prehending the dynamics of the Sun’s atmosphere above 55 degrees cannot be overstated!” Last week, Dr. Skov stated in a tweet.

The prominence, as defined by NASA, is a sizable bright feature extending from the Sun’s surface. Although there have been other instances of this kind, the scientific communi - ty is baffled by this one.

“Additional observations of the #SolarPolarVortex show that material travelled around the pole at a latitude of about 60 degrees in about 8 hours. This means that 96 kilometres per second, or 60 miles per second, is the upper bound for the estimation of the horizontal wind speed in this event.” Dr. Skov stated in a later tweet.

A piece of the prominence broke off and was whipped into the solar atmosphere, according to solar physicist Scott McIntosh of the US National Centre for Atmospheric Research, who has been observing the Sun for decades.

DIMAPUR, FEB 10 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN (Khango) said it was amused at the persistent media coverage and writeups in print media by few “misguided party workers” by colluding with impeached ato kilonser Isak Sumi to garner public sympathy and support through misleading and fabricated stories, now and then.

In a press note issued through its MIP, the organisation said usage of NSCN/GPRN-K nomenclature by a “group of selforganised gang” stationed at a private residence proclaiming to be mandated

‘Misconceived’: SC junks plea

NEW DELHI, FEB 10 (IANS):

Supreme Court on Friday orally queried how can a documentary affect the country, as it junked a plea seeking a complete ban on BBC in India over its documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and allegations linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

A bench comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh termed the PIL -- filed by the president of Hindu Sena seeking a ban on the BBC for airing the documentary, ‘India: The Modi Question’ on the 2002 Gujarat riots -- as “completely misconceived”.

During the hearing, the bench queried as to how can a documentary affect the country, as it told the petitioner’s counsel, “Completely misconceived, how can this be argued also? You want us to put complete censorship? What is this?”

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