February 22, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 76

DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Trump visit: roadshow reduced to 9 kms

Chennaiyin FC seal ISL play-offs spot

COVID-19 toll in China increases to 2,236

national, Page 5

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Must act fast to contain COVID-19: WHO Warns window to contain COVID 19 outbreak ‘narrowing’ NEW YORK/NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (AGENCIES): The window of opportunity to contain wider international spread of the epidemic of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is closing, the World Health Organization warned on Friday, and countries must act fast if they are to control it. Asked whether the outbreak is at a “tipping point” after new cases of infections and deaths from COVID19 were reported in Iran and Lebanon, the WHO’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he still believed the virus could be contained, but noted that “the window of opportunity is narrowing, so we need to act quickly before it closes completely.” “We still believe that we can contain the virus,” Tedros said, adding that China’s “serious measures” in Wuhan and Hubei province could help contain COVID-19. However, he

Tension in Senapati over arrest of NSCN (I-M) cadre Correspondent

IMPHAL, FEB 21: Residents of Senapati town Friday called for a total shutdown, affecting normal life and vehicular movement, following the arrest of a NSCN (I-M) functionary by troops of Assam Rifles from Mayangkhang, under Senapati PS. The AR action was reportedly a fallout of Thursday’s incident where a captain of the Assam Rifles was overpowered by NSCN cadres while the AR team was in pursuit of NSCN cadres. During the stand-off, NSCN cadres reportedly captured the captain along with his weapon. However, following the intervention of the local residents, both the Captain and the weapon were reportedly released later in the day. Following the arrest of the NSCN 2nd in-command of Senapati town on Friday, local residents came out to the streets in protest and blocked the Imphal-Dimapur. All business establishments were also forced to down their shutters including restriction on vehicular movements. The protestors also demanded the release of the NSCN functionary.

This is it!

“I fail to understand public. They want lots of money but still complain we are corrupt.” K Y M C

noted that the outbreak “could go any direction.” He encouraged countries around the world to keep working on containment while also stepping up measures to prepare for the possibility of more widespread transmission. “What I’m saying is — it’s in our hands now. If we do well within the narrowing window of opportunity ... we can avert any serious crisis.” If that opportunity is squandered, he said, “there will be a serious problem in our hands.”

relax but “unceasingly consolidate achievements and extend combat successes,” it said. China has portrayed its efforts to control the virus, which has killed more than 2,200 and infected more than 75,000, as a war of containment. All-out efforts should be made in Beijing’s epidemic control work, it said. The number of cases of coronavirus in the capital has jumped sharply while many other parts of the country beyond Hubei are reporting fewer or no new infections.

China says situation ‘severe and complex’

Centre asks states to maintain vigil

The daily WHO briefing came after Chinese officials said the coronavirus outbreak there has not yet reached its peak. “A turning point in the development of the national epidemic situation has not yet arrived,” concluded the meeting, chaired by President Xi Jinping, according to state television. “The epidemic prevention and control situation in Hubei province and Wuhan city remains severe and complex.” The ruling Communist Party and the government should not

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday urged states to keep high vigil against the novel coronavirus and asked them to continue raising public awareness for its prevention, even though no new case was reported in the country. Vardhan reviewed the preparedness and actions taken so far to handle the situation arising out of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID19) in China in a meeting here with senior ministry officials, according to a release. He was

informed that several precautionary measures have been taken at the central level in coordination with ministries concerned. All states have been advised to accurately update information about screening and surveillance on a portal set up as a special web tool to monitor the cases on a real-time basis, the statement quoted Health Secretary Preeti Sudan as saying. States and Union Territories have reported compliance to guidelines issued by the Centre and also that sufficient stocks of personal protection equipment including masks, gloves, goggles and shoe covers have been procured, she added. Vardhan was also informed that the screening of passengers is being done at 21 airports, 12 major and 65 non-major seaports and border crossings. In all 3,97,148 passengers from 3,835 flights have been screened so far. A total of 21,805 people are currently under community surveillance in 34 states and UTs through the Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network, the statement said.

India hitting US ‘very hard’ on trade: Trump WASHINGTON, FEB 21 (PTI): India has been hitting the US “very hard” on trade for many years with high tariffs, according to President Donald Trump who said he will “talk business” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to India. President Trump and First Lady Melania are scheduled to travel to Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi on February 24 and 25. “I’m going to India next week and we’re talking trade. They’ve been hitting us very hard for many, many years,” Trump said at a ‘Keep America Great’ rally in Colorado Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he “really likes” Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business. “We’ve got to talk a little...We’ve got to talk a little business. It’s been hitting us hard. They give us tariffs, one the highest in the world is India,” he said. Trump said the two countries could make a “tremendous” trade deal, but indicated that the talks on this might slow down if he did not get a good deal.

ANCSU 40-day ultimatum on CM, minister Demands setting up of common nodal cell for scholarships 110 post of asst. prof. to be routed through the NPSC To appoint principals in colleges without principals DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has set a 40-day ultimatum beginning February 22 for chief minister Neiphiu Rio and Higher & Technical Education and tribal affairs minister Imna Along to act on its charter of demands. The ultimatum signed by ANCSU president Vimeyiekho Vitso and general secretary Imnameren N Jamir, after the presidential meeting held on Friday, demanded that the State government uphold the assurance it had given and the notification issued in this regard subsequently on October 25, 2019 for setting up of Common Nodal Cell for all kinds of scholarship schemes. While the students were given a hope to soon see an established nodal cell, it regretted that the cell had not yet been set up. ANCSU further reiterated its demand that the state government send the

ANCSU members after the presidential meeting, Friday.

110 sanctioned asst. professors’ posts under Higher ducation department to Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) at one go. As some posts were advertised in 2019 and then kept on hold, the union demanded that the remaining posts (110 posts in total) be sent to NPSC within the next 40 days. ANCSU also demanded that the Higher Education department appoint principals in all colleges that are without principals in the next 40 days. Questioning the sincerity of the department towards the demands of the student community, ANCSU further appealed to the department not to sit comfortably when they were facing shortage of lecturers and their future was at stake. It said that this was the department’s responsibility to oversee the needs

of colleges and recommend to the State government for necessary action. However, it alleged that due to incompetency of the department’s officials, almost all colleges were suffering from various problems. Cautioning the government against waiting for the students to protest, ANCSU urged the department to address the issues on priority to avoid any kind of unrest. While the primary responsibility of students was to attend classes, the government should not compel them to hit the streets, it warned. Meanwhile, ANCSU has also asked the state government to call for a joint meeting of all stakeholders, within 30 days (w.e.f. February 22, 2020) in order to settle the decade long land issue at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma and other district colleges.

Mizoram Assy urges Centre DNSU sets 7-day deadline for closure of liquor dens ENSF urges state govt to hold to protect religious freedom consultative meet over CAA

AIZAWL, FEB 21 (PTI): Mizoram Assembly Friday unanimously adopted a private member’s resolution asking Centre to take measures for protection of religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution. Opposition Congress party leader Zodintluanga, who moved the resolution, said minorities have come under severe attack and the rate of religious persecution increased after the BJP came to power at the Centre in 2014. He alleged that atrocities, physical assault on minorities and vandalism of religious monuments, including church and mosques, were rampant under the current NDA regime. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act is a “discriminatory law, which seeks to grant citizenship on religious line”, he said, adding that freedom of religion and secularism are the pillars of the Constitution. Members of the ruling Mizo National Front contended that persecution of religious minorities was even higher during the Congress regime. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga said his party does not follow the ideologies and principles of the BJP and opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The MNF is a partner of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance. “Our ideologies and policies are antagonistic to that of BJP. We are fighting each other in terms of principles and ideologies,” he said. However, cutting across parties, legislators unanimously passed the resolution, which stated that “the central government must take measure to ensure that religious freedom is protected”.

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has served a seven-day ultimatum on Commissioner of Excise, Dimapur to close down all illegal liquor dens, outlets and thoroughly check flow of liquor in the town from the date of publication of its press release. In a statement DNSU also demanded strict adherence to the rules and regulations of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989. DNSU further warned that in the event of failure to comply with its ultimatum, it would be compelled to chart its own course of action for which the department would be held solely responsible, for any untoward consequences. DNSU informed that the issue was thoroughly deliberated during its fourth presidential meeting on February 10, especially the negative impact on the youth and public in general despite the fact that the State government had implemented NLTP

Act to curb the menace. The meeting observed that the Act had been theoretical and not practical in nature since its inception. Further, DNSU referred to analysis and studies that have found that the excise department had shown leniency towards the illegal sellers, producers and suppliers of liquor in Dimapur. It may be recalled that the Central Nagaland Tribes Council on January 19, expressed concern over the spurt in outlets under the garb of bottled water shops in Purana Bazaar and other areas of the town selling spurious liquor and had asked the Dimapur district administration and Naga Council Dimapur, Dimapur District GBs and chairmen forums to check and close down these at the earliest. According to CNTC, though the issue might seem trivial to many, yet they could not ignore the pleas and concerns of parents of children, citizens concerned

and churches as young lives and their health were being greatly affected by these shops selling spurious alcohol. Many of these shops were located very closely to school areas, it added. Though there were many other relevant issues of concern, CNTC said this issue was now becoming uncontrollable with authorities either ignoring or turning a blind eye to this nefarious activity right under their nose. Admitting that Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989 was contentious and that it neither supported nor opposed, the council explained that the prohibition issue required further deliberation amongst all stakeholders. During an interview with Nagaland Post in November last, Nagaland Baptist Churches Council general secretary Dr. Z Kehyo admitted that the council did propose the Act, but stressed that the government should have come up with a strong mechanism to implement it.

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has urged the State government to immediately call a consultative meeting to end the confusion and blame game over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the interest of Nagas’ future. Mentioning that it was greatly disturbed at the confusion being created over the Act, the Eastern Naga Students’ Federation pointed out that its representatives, along with representatives of the State government, political parties and other stakeholders, had attended a meeting convened by Union home minister Amit Shah at New Delhi on December 3, 2019 over CAA issue. It claimed that the delegation from the State had unanimously opposed the Act, adding that no party

had expressed support to it. However, on the assurance of the Union home minister that the State would be exempted from the purview of Citizenship Amendment Act by virtue of Inner Line Permit (ILP) notified under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) Act, 1873 and the meeting being conducted for a very brief time, the delegation did not had the chance to deliberate on the same. Being a matured organisation, the federation asserted that it had always maintained its principles and integrity, besides always remaining steadfast in protecting and safeguarding the interest of people. This was stated in a press release by its vice-president Manpang K Wangyen and assistant general secretary Khomo P.

Experts visit incomplete RCC bridge in Dimapur Ex-MLA Kakheho Sukhalu passes away Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Seismic expert engineers visited the incomplete RCC Bridge over Dhansiri River between Shozukhu village and Zukihe village under Dimapur district on Friday. The experts-- Aman Deep Garg, managing director and chartered engineer from New Delhi and Dr. Oinam Ramanbabu Meetei from IIT Tirupati were accompanied by SDO (TC) PWD (R&B) Kohima Dr Khuito Murumi. After their initial two days of inspection, the experts would submit a report about the status of the bridge and what could be done next. On the first day of inspection, they assessed the under construction bridge, inspected the sub-structure and super structure as preliminary action. The engi-

Panel of experts inspecting the bridge on Friday. (NP)

neers, however, refrained from making any opinion about the bridge, saying they would have to do more technical surveys. After the inspection, the engineers said they would be able to put up a proposal to the government. The bridge was supposed to get completed in the year 2007, but due to disagreements between M/s Pabscon and PWD (R&B), the construction was halted

and the case reached the court. The bridge is nowhere near completion till date as about 80 metre of the bridge is yet to be constructed. The completed portion of bridge is also in such poor state that after a recent inspection by the PWD (R&B) officials, it was decided that further construction of the bridge would be allowed only after assessment of the safety of the bridge by “experts

from Delhi.” A statement released by the residents of the area stated that in October 2019, PWD (R&B) officials inspected the site and found that the bridge was found to be distressed for both structures as well as superstructure. The officials also suggested the need for subject experts to be invited to study the same. Accordingly a geotechnical expert from Guwahati and a seismic expert from Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati were contacted and the matter was informed to the chief engineer, PWD (R&B) in the month of November, 2019. The principal of Kamrup polytechnic, Guwahati was also invited to study geotechnical and structural aspects on February 3. The visiting expert noted his observation and is expected to submit his inspection report soon.

DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Kakheho Sukhalu, former MLA and vice president of NDPP, passed away at a private hospital in Dimapur on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 62. Late Kakheho, son of late H. Kawoto Sukhalu and brother of advisor school education KT Sukhalu, after completing his early schooling at Zunheboto, got his B.Com degree from Shillong College, Shillong. He was elected from 35 Zunheboto assembly constituency in 1998 as an independent candidate. Condolences: In a condolence message, the chief minister described late Sukhalu as “an energetic and hard working politician”, who did many good works for his constituency and the people. “He was an honest and straight forward public leader, who could mingle effortlessly with the

masses, Rio said, adding that his death at such a young age was a big loss for the people of Nagaland particularly for the people of Zunheboto district. The chief minister also said that late Sukhalu was a founding member of NDPP and served as senior vice president till his demise. “His demise is a great loss not only to our party and the people of Nagaland but it is also a personal loss to me,” the chief minister maintained and added that he would miss late Sukhalu’s presence and his mature advice at this crucial juncture. The chief minister on his behalf and on behalf of the Government of Nagaland, conveyed deepest and heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed that God grant them strength and peace of mind in their hour of bereavement.

NLA speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer expressed deep grief over the demise of Kakheho, ex-MLA, and said that his death has caused a great loss to the Nagas in general and the Sumi Community in particular and the void created would be difficult to fill. In a condolence message, Sharingain described late Sukhalu as a hardworking and devoted man, who worked sincerely for the welfare and uplift of his constituency and for the people of Nagaland. The speaker, on his behalf and on behalf of the Members of the 13th NLA, conveyed heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God grant them solace and comfort at this hour of sorrow. (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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Sekrenyi-cum-mini Hornbill from Feb 25

Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 21(NPN): Three-day Angami Sekrenyi-cum-mini Hornbill celebration will begin on February 25 and culminate on February 27 at Local Ground, Kohima. The festival will be held under the theme, “Restoring Values”, and is jointly organised by the Angami Public Organisation (APO) and the government of Nagaland. Chief minister, Neiphiu Rio will be the chief host of the festival while Sumi Hoho president, Hekhushe Aye Shikhu and Tenyimia tribes of Nagaland (Chakhesang, Pochury, Rengma, Zeliang) will be honoured guest and special guests respectively. This was informed by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Lithrongla Rutsa during a press conference Friday at the official chamber of DC Kohima. Rutsa informed that the theme of the festival was “chosen” with an objective to revive the

ADC Lithrongla Rutsa addressing the press at Kohima DC chamber, Friday. (NP)

great virtues and values of Angami tribe, and aims to restore the culture and traditional practices so as to protect the identity of the tribe. The festival will also aim to provide platform to local entrepreneurs and

local artistes by providing them the space to set ups stalls and exhibit their talents through various competitions. Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president, Z h a t u o Ru t s a i n -

formed that in view of the ensuing festival the “monthly night bazaar” will commence on Saturday (February 22) at 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and added that the bazaar will be held every fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month.

COVID-19: DCs impose blanket ban on hunting

DIMAPUR: In view of World Health Organisation (WHO)’s declaration of the outbreak of the novel corona virus in china and other countries as the public health emergency of international concern, Deputy Commissioner (DCs) of Tuensang and Mon have imposed blanket ban on hunting of wildlife within their respective jurisdictions. According to DIPR report, in a circular, DC Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant has notified all the village councils under Tuensang district that blanket ban on the hunting of wild animals has been imposed within the jurisdiction of Tuensang District with immediate effect. In a separate circular, DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, said in compliance with the advisory issued by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, government of Nagaland, hunting of wild animals and birds has been banned within the jurisdiction of Mon District with immediate effect.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

SHC day observed in Mkg, Peren

Department of soil and water conservation, Mkg and others.

Dimapur: Soil health card (SHC) day was observed in Mokokchung and Peren with an aim to create awareness, importance, values and benefits of the SHC scheme. Mokokchung: Department of soil and water conservation, Mokokchung celebrated “soil health card day” on February 19 at Mopungchuket village, under Kubolong block, with Renbomo Ngullie,

ACTO, KVK, Yisemyong, Mokokchung as the resource person. Peren: With the rest of the country, district soil conservation office celebrated soil health card (SHC) day on February 19. Staff of the department reached out to villages like New Jalukie, Heningkunglwa, Lilen, Tening under four blocks of Peren district to create

awareness and disseminate importance of SHC by distributing pamphlets in local dialects Zeme, Liangmai, Kuki and Rongmei of the districts. Under New Jalukie village, SHC day was celebrated in collaboration with KVK Peren with Patu K. Zeliang, ACTO KVK, Peren as resource person and the remaining three villages by departmental staff.

CPO clarifies on Village wise ICC,FGD held in Peren K. Hetoi Baptist Church golden jubilee NSCN (I-M) meet

Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, executive secretary, WSBAK along with church leaders and village elders at the unveiling of jubilee monolith.

DIMAPUR: K. Hetoi village Baptist Church celebrated its golden jubilee on February 20. According to a press release, villagers along with guests and invitees congregated in the village church and observed the occasion while reflecting back on the memories of the village that was established as a small hutment fifty years ago. Speaker of the jubilee, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, executive secretary, western Sumi Baptist churches

association (WSBAK) unveiled a jubilee monolith erected to mark the celebration and to pay tribute to the pioneers of the village. During the programme, Rev. Phughoto dwelt on the theme “pano ni kuqhophevae” (Isaiah 60:16), S. Vihuto Yepthomi president, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, shared greetings, while secretary D OY M , W S BA K , N. Suhuto Chishi released the jubilee souvenir. E a r l i e r, K a k u h o

Yeptho, chief of the village spoke on the occasion, welcoming the congregation, Rev. Niqheje Yeptho, pastor, Zhekishe Baptist Akukuhou pronounced the offertory prayer Itokhu Chophy, GB and Chairman, jubilee planning board proposed vote of thanks and Hotoli N Yeptho associate pastor (youth), K. Hetoi Baptist Church offered the benediction. Church leaders, GBs and well-wishers from neighbouring villages attended the occasion.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) while reacting to press statement issued by ‘Col.(rtd.)’ Zhokhoneyi Soho, CAO of Chakhesang Region NSCN (I-M) has stated that it has become imperative for CPO to clarify the news item issued by the latter and published on February 18 in local dailies. In a clarification note, CPO president, Mikha Kenye and general secretary, Veduvo Rhakho stated that NSCN (I-M) team led by ‘Col.(rtd)’ Ape Venuh had a meeting with CPO officials on January 27 at Kohima, as per the request of the former. The release said in the discourse, the CPO made its political stand clear to the NSCN (I-M) team that it upholds the principle of nonviolence principle of NNC and its declared stand based on 1951 Plebiscite. However, the CPO shall not be a road block to the negotiating parties with government of India for solution, which is acceptable and honourable. Further, CPO clarified, “PAN Naga Hoho did not figure in our meeting on January 27, 2020 and no CPO official had commented on the issue.”

District level eVIN-cum-IR training

DIMAPUR: Village wise interpersonal communication campaign (ICC), focus group discussion (FGD) was held in 8 villages covering 3 blocks at Peren from January 19 to February 7 under the aegis of chief medical office, Peren. According to the chief medical office, the topic was based on child health, maternal health, family planning and adolescent health. The campaign was carried out to reach out to the grassroots level in the villages to communicate and disseminate information, educate and to get feedback. FGD with an average of 10 participants per village was also held. Altogether, 162 participants attended the programme. A team consisting of IEC personnel, block program manager Peren, ASHA’s coordinator Peren, Tening and Athibung block along with nurses from Athibung and Tening conducted the FGDs. The discussion was solely based on the specific topic for each village. It may be noted that FGDs are proved to be effective in disseminating and educating the right information

USSC holds 72nd official handing prog Correspondent

Dr. C.W. Tungoe, medical officers, resource persons along with participants during the training programme.

DIMAPUR: District level eVIN-cum-IR training was held in Peren and Wokha to address the importance of level Electronic vaccine intelligence network (eVin). Peren: One day district level Electronic vaccine intelligence network (eVin)-cum-Immunization Refresher (IR) training for cold chain handlers and health workers for Peren District was held on February 19 at the Conference Hall of Jalukie Town Local Baptist Church. A press release from the office of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Peren stated that resource persons were regional project officer (UNDP), Rajesh Monsang; regional project officer (UNDP), Imli K Y M C

Longkumer and senior project officer (UNDP), Kinston. The release said the resource persons spoke on strengthening Universal Immunization program (UIP), UIP recording and reporting, cold chain and vaccine logistics management, demonstration of eVin store app, order management module, temperature logger and assessment management, frequently asked questions and trouble shooting, field issues in eVin implementation. The training highlighted about how the eVin works and the common mistakes, what is cold chain, purpose of immunization supply chain, improving immunization coverage, importance of record keeping and the sub

centre routine immunization microplan. The prog ram was chaired by district program officer UIP/RCH Peren, Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir. WOKHA: District level eVIN-cum-immunization refreshers training was held at VDB conference hall Wokha on February 21. Speaking at the programme, Dr. CW. Tungoe, chief medical officer Wokha highlighted on the need to reach left out children for immunization in the district. Dr. Tungoe urged nurses to maintain proper data and give accurate reporting or documentation of health activities in

their respective areas. Dr. Zuben Kikon, Dy.CMO Wokha stated that the training was held for further strengthening and improving the district target, while Dr. Khelito Zhimomi, DPO (RCH/ UIP) encouraged participants to be interactive during the training sessions. The training was organized by UNDP with Kingson Kamkara, senior project officer UNDP Nagaland, R. Khartu Monsang and Imli Longkumer regional project officers UNDP Nagaland as resource persons. Some topics covered during the sessions were recording, HMIS, eVIN reporting, proper handling and management of vaccines and discussion of field issues.

KIPHIRE, FEB 21(NPN): United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) held its 72nd official handing taking programme on Wednesday at ChakThuyo, Kiphire headquarter. Speaking at the programme, outgoing president, Sepikyu J. Sangtam maintained that a good leader should have good leadership qualities and has to push the organisation forward to show the people a vision of success. “Leadership is nothing but an attitude that empowers an individual in the team to lead the society at highest level”, Sepikyu said. Meanwhile he handed over the file to the incoming president Samuel. The elected office bearers for the next tenure were Samuel as president, Sethrongba as vice president, Selicho general secretary, Tsinghose assistant general secretary, Tronglichum executive chairman and Rothrongki as executive secretary. The programme was chaired by Selicho T, general secretary USSC.

FGD held at Ntuma village, Tening on January 20.

FGD participants at Heunambe village, Peren on February 7.

on health issues in reaching purpose of this activity is specific topics and to clear out to the villages. The sole to share and discuss about any doubts.

news in Brief

DC Peren meeting: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peren has convened a meeting on February 25, 12 noon at Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner, Peren Headquarters with regard to Maram-PerenDimapur section on NH 129 A in the State of Manipur & Nagaland. All concerned have been asked to attend the meeting. DC Mon informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon, Thavaseelan K, has informed that will be classes on current affairs every Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Conference Hall, Mon. The DC has informed that the classes will be free of cost and will be live streamed from ALS IAS Academy’s Centre in New Delhi. All the civil service aspirants in Mon district have been requested to make use of the facility. SV annual general meeting: Seluophe Village under Dimapur district would be holding its annual general meeting on February 29, 10 a.m. at Amphi Theatre, Seluophe. Members and plot holders of Seluophe Village have been asked to attend the said meeting.

Marketing shed inaugurated at Satami village DIMAPUR: Minister, agriculture and cooperation, Kaito G Aye Friday inaugurated marketing shed at Satami village constructed by department of Agriculture under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana(RKVY)2019-2020. According to the DIPR report, the marketing shed was inaugurated in the presence of advisor, food and civil supplies, legal metrology and consumer protection and taxes, Pukhayi Sumi and district administration, headed by deputy commissioner, Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo.

A student team of 31 of Grade 8 from Maple Tree School assisted by their class teachers and 5 other teachers conducted their SEWA activity on sensitizing the public about traffic rules and road safety. The team also acknowledged traffic police personnel for their service by giving away accessories. Commuters wearing helmets and seat belts were also acknowledged by giving away hampers. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

‘International Mother Language Day’ observed across state

T Apok Jamir (NP) DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): In an effort to promote linguistic cultural diversity and multilingualism, “International Mother Language Day (IMLD)” was observed Friday in Dimapur. Ao denizens of Dimapur celebrated IMLD on February 21, here at DABA Church, under the theme “mother languages matter development, peace building and reconciliation”. The event was organised by Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) and Dimapur Ao Youth Organization (DAYO). Addressing the gathering as guest speaker, T Apok Jamir, secretary literature and education, ABAM stated that mother tongue is the root that keeps a tribe or clan’s tradition, culture and history alive. He maintained that we would be lost if our mother tongue vanished and that if Aos do not preserve their

Students of C-Edge College performing at the programme.

Students of St. Joseph Global School holding placards.

mother tongue, there will very soon be a time when an “Anglo Ao Church” will be set up. T Apok said that many tribes and clans have vanished and are scattered everywhere without proper identities as they stop speaking and preserving their mother tongue. In this, he stated that “we lose our identity when we lose our mother tongue.” Further, Apok affirmed that mother tongue was the most important factor for a tribe’s development, peace building and reconciliation, while referring it as a God’s gift. He also admitted that many Nagas now don’t pay attention to speaking their own mother tongue, and often communicate with a “mixed-up language”. Speaking on the significance of the day, K Temjen Jamir chief editor, Tir Yimyim stated that the event was celebrated through the world, headed

and importance of mother tongue, which shows the uniqueness and beautiful holding to one’s roots. She also encouraged the gathering to embrace and preserve their mother tongue for it is their identity. The event also featured special presentation based on the theme mother tongue and its identity by the management and arts students. The invocation was said by the College EU president James Ayemi and vote of thanks by Abigail, BA VI Semester. The two-day 7thFine Arts &Literary Day also concluded on the same day. The students participated in various activities. SJGS: With an objective to conform to the direction of the CBSE and to drive home the message about the significance of UNESCO promoting the dissemination of mother tongue and awareness of

by UNESCO. He further educated the gathering about how the importance preservation of Mother Tongue arose in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, when the then government in 1948 announced Urdu language to be the official language for Pakistan. Having similar faith but speaking different languages, Bangla language speakers started to revolt against it and requested the government to include Bangla and Urdu as the official language for Pakistan. This however was denied by the government. He mentioned that when on February 21, 1952, Bangla speaking population were gathered agitating against the government, Pakistani troops started firing, where five people, Salam, Barkat, Rafig, Jabbar and Shafiue, we’re shot dead and several hundreds injured. In regards to these events, he stated that the

world started celebrating IMLD on February 21, from 2000. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Aotemsu Aier, president DAYO and short speeches were delivered by I. Temjen Tzudir secretary, Ao student literature board, Mokokchung and vice president, ASUD, Temsukaba Aier. (Staff Reporter) C-Edge College: CEdge College obser ved IMLD under the theme, “my mother tongue my identity” with active participation by students and the faculty members. On the occasion, various items such as hymnal song, poetry slam and enactment in various Naga tribal dialects was presented by the BA II, IV and VI Semester English Honours students respectively. Speaking on the significant of the day, Chaplain C-Edge College, Somirin, stressed on the significant

linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue, DMI St. Joseph Global School celebrated Mother Language Day at the school premises. The program began with the prayer song in Nagamese, followed by welcome address by Zhimomi and reading of the preamble of the Constitution of India in Hindi by Ngukapu Aye of class VIII. The students of class VI displayed quotes written in chart in various languages like Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Telugu, Malayalam, etc., to mark the importance of the occasion. The most interesting segment of the celebration was the debate on ‘Impact of Mobile Phones on Students, in which students from the four houses of the school took part articulating their views on the topic in

Nagamese. In his keynote address, principal of the school, T Backiyaraj reiterated the theme of the international mother language day-languages with borders. He then enthralled the students with a few sentences in as many as ten languages and urged them to learn other languages as well. An essay writing competition on the topic “importance of mother tongue in one’s life” was also held. CBC Dimapur: Phinjem, a media organ of Chang Baptist Church Dimapur observed IMLD on February 21 under the theme, “language without border”. According to a press release, speaking on the occasion as the speaker, H. Chuba Chang, former minister stressed on the need and importance of mother tongue. “It is important that the Chang language

be made priority in each and every Chang family. It is good to learn and know other languages but it is of fundamental importance that one’s own language be mastered” he said. Fur ther, H. Chuba stated that it was sad to observe that the children fail to fluently speak their own mother tongue and instead, speak Nagamese and English. He therefore exhorted that Phinjem, the only all Chang vernacular news letter must be enhanced and that, it must be circulated with more efforts in order to cover the language areas with wider and broader initiatives. Reminiscing the beginning of Chang literature the speaker acknowledged the work of Imlong Chang, OBE and few others like Sangbou, Lachumong, Sao and Chongshen. Earlier C. Bendang, president, Chang union Dimapur shared about the origin of international mother language day, Rev. S. Takam former editor of Phinjem, released XIV Vol. and 135th issue of the newsletter and Dr. Wongto Chingmak, chief edito delivered a welcome address.The programme was chaired by I. Rongba ex-officio member of the editorial board. The programme began with invocation prayer by Dr. M. Chollen Convener and editor.

Horti department signs mou with cardamom farmers Zunheboto DPDB discusses dev, COVID-19

Wepekah Wetsah (left), chairman, POLCFPC and Dr. R Elithung Lotha (right), director, horticulture exchanging MoU signed at the horticulture research farm, Pfutsero on Thursday.

Correspondent KOHIMA: Department of Horticulture signed an MoU with Phek Organic Large Cardamom Farmers Producer Ltd (POLCFPC)

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in the presence of Mathung Yanthan, advisor, horticulture and Y. Kikheto Sema, commissioner & secretary, horticulture and department officials at the horticulture research farm, Pfutsero on Thursday. Speaking at the programme, Yanthan called upon the farmers to learn the use of modern and scientific technologies in their farming activities. “Our agriculture system also should be in tune with the changing time, he said”. He also urged the farmers to have resource efficiency and to take up farming as entrepreneurial. Stating that farming

activities should be made easier, the advisor hoped that after the MoU with POLCFPC, they would be able to produce more crops with the increase of more farmers. He also assured that the Government would be always with them. Y. Kikheto Sema, commissioner and secretary, horticulture lauded the hardworking nature of the Chakhesang community and mentioned that they have excellent farming skills and activities. He recalled how the Chakhesang stopped importing livestock from outside the state in their areas for the last 10 year and this way,

they started producing their local livestock and earning more incomes. “Their socio-economy improvement and stability are encouraging”, he added. He also expressed his happiness on learning that 500 farmers in 500 hectares of 23 villages had successfully cultivated large cardamom with an annual turnover of Rs. 6 crores which meant that a farmer gets Rs. 1.20 lakh or Rs 26 lakh goes to one village. We pekha Wetsah, Chairman, POLCFPC, also thanked the department of horticulture for the trust reposed in them and further assured that they would work hard not only to increase the production but also increase the farmers in the days to come. Ealrier, Dr. R Elithung Lotha, director, horticulture, Moalemba, district horticulture officer, Phek also spoke on the occasion. Farmers from various villages, departmental officers from the district, social workers, GBs attended the programme. After the signing of MoU, the de par tment handed over a primary processing unit and large cardamom dryer to POLCFPC.

be present at their respective posting places. Khehovi also requested the DC to write to all the officers to check the attendance in their offices and report the defaulters. G. Kaito Aye highlighted various on-going/ G. Kaito Aye speaking at the Zunheboto DPDB meeting. (DIPR) stalled projects like the proposal for the construction DIMAPUR: Members of in Zunheboto town. He asZunheboto District Plan- sured that a decision would n i n g & D e ve l o p m e n t be made in one month and Board (DPDB) discussed called for tenders from indevelopmental projects and terested parties. COVID-19 among other Regarding the bus issues during the monthly ser vice to Kohima and meeting on February 20 Mokokchung, he requested at the Conference Hall of all concerned departments Deputy Commissioner (DC) to cooperate and process the Zunheboto. issue at the earliest. According to DIPR Pukhayi took up the report, the meeting was issue of the on-going coroattended by minister agri- navirus epidemic and the culture and cooperation, G. hazards of hunting wild aniKaito Aye, Advisors, Khe- mals and birds at this junchovi Yepthomi, Pukhayi and ture. He called for awareness Kazheto Kinimi and other building programs not only members of the board. in the district headquarters At the meeting, the and large towns but also in board members approved villages as well. the setting-up of NAP out Pukhayi also highpost at Satoi and also for- lighted the need to grow warded the request of the our economy specifically public for a bus service from through agriculture and Zunheboto town to Kohima the rich resources available and Mokokchung. to us. Chairman of the board, Khehovi Yepthomi reitKazheto Kinimi stressed on erated the need to check the the issue of construction issue of office attendance. of the DC office complex He appealed to all officers to

of a hundred bedded hospital, nursing school, Multipurpose hall and DIET in Zunheboto. The GBs union brought to the notice of the board about the lack of machinery in Zunheboto town, urgently required for town maintenance. The request was forwarded by the board.

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identified to have returned to Tripura after recently travelling to Thailand. “It is being informed on behalf of the Department (health) that special observation is being held as part of routine practice according to government instruction regarding prevention of virus infection for those who have travelled to coronavirus-affected countries like China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand after January 15, 2020”, the statement said. Instructions were issued from the office of West Tripura Chief Medical Officer to concerned employees for immediate treatment in case symptoms of the disease surface in them or for further prevention of such infection, the statement added. “As per the guideline, they have to be compulsorily monitored twice a day for a period of 28 days continuously. Now, you are hereby instructed to send health

workers to the residence of the below mentioned persons and observe them properly if they have any signs and symptoms, create awareness regarding novel coronavirus in them. They also should suggest them to go to any nearest hospital for medical checkup if they suffer from any sign and symptoms during the periods of observation,” the letter reads. According to government reports, 22 persons were identified during the screening process of having recently visited novel coronavirus affected countries like China, Singapore and Thailand. All these persons were advised to stay on self-observation for 14 days after preliminary screening didn’t find positive virus infection. They were also asked to report to a State-run isolation ward at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) if any symptoms surfaced.

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Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS): In a barbaric incident, a 6-year-old girl was murdered after being raped by a 30year-old man in southern Tripura, police said on Friday. The accused, Kachakla Tripura, was arrested by the police late on Thursday evening. Police said that when the victim was playing with Kachakla Tripura’s daughter in the latter’s courtyard at Ghorakappa village in Gomati district on Thursday, the accused kidnapped the girl and after raping her repeatedly killed the minor and dumped her body in a jungle. “The accused confessed that he after repeated rape strangled the kid to death in the jungle,” the police said. The victim was a friend of Kachakla Tripura’s daughter. OFFICE OF THE

ASSOCIATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS OF POWER DEPARTMENT KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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The Association would like to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Er. VITOSHE K ROCHILL on being promoted to CHIEF ENGINEER(C), Department of Power, Govt. of Nagaland. The Association further wishes and pray to the Almighty God to guide him in his future endeavour. Sd/Er. ANTHONY N DZUVICHU President, ACEPD

Sd/Er. ZUBENTHUNG M PATTON General Secretary, ACEPD

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1. Potsow lona boklanthan osi Pongdenro elhi lo choka longshi eli. 2. LBCA/NBCC na chekao khaphenina matacho B.TH ekhai elani Okhen/ Staff Notation mhona ntsiv shikhvu. 3. Limha ntsinran matacho na 10+2 (passed) NBSE/ CBSE na chekao ekhai tsov 4. Epok nzyu 25 years na mhawoe 5. Ombo Ekhumkho Pastor thungi na ehungpvui kako khiv 6. Edonandang jo tssochopenta ji eboe piv. Chokae jiang na March 10th 2020 njanthung Kako (application) ji ephalo Kako olan- olan jiang penri Ekhumkho Pastor thungi hanjantana mhona. Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar Mob No. 9612154963 DC-227

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LONGSA SENSO TELONGJEM FELICITATION The Longsa Senso Telongjem Dimapur with immense pleasure extends heartfelt congratulations to Shri Imotemjen, DHO, Tuensang on being promoted to Deputy Director Horticulture. The Union wishes him good health and success in his newly added responsibilities. DP-1351

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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHER CLAIM(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. SC/N0.12/20 Whereas application under succession act 1925 for grant of succession certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late. Smti. Bentsolo Ezung has been applied by Shri. Nzeo Lotha R/o. Doyang, Wokha, H/No., Ward No. ….., Wokha, Nagaland sister of. Nzeo Lotha for possession of; (i) SBI A/C No. 20128774404. 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 18/03/2020. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 18/02/2020. Sd/- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha : Nagaland WC-73

VIDE THIS REG. NO.-6393/2020, DATED-20/02/2020, I, ANKIT KUMAR JAIN, S/O SANTOSH KUMAR JAIN, RESIDING IN HOUSE NO. 81, KALIBARI ROAD, NEAR DMC OFFICE, DIMAPUR-797112, HEREBY DECLARE THAT MY NAME HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY ENTERED AS "ANKIT JAIN" AND "ANKIT KUMAR JAIN" IN SOME OF MY OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS. HENCEFORTH, I SHALL BE KNOWN AS "ANKIT KUMAR JAIN". NOTARY PUBLIC DP-1355

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MÜLÜMI (ROCHILL) Clan with immense pride and pleasure congratulate Er. VITOSHE K. ROCHILL (MÜLÜMI) of Vedami Village on being promoted to Chief Engineer, Department of Power, Govt. of Nagaland. We wishes him all the best for his future endeavours. PHUHOSHE MÜLÜMI CONVENOR, EDITORIAL BOARD

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afternoon. The two tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were measured at 10 to 15 km depths of the earth. Last week, two separate shakes with 5.0 and 3.6-magnitudes struck western Assam and north Bengal (West Bengal) and Manipur and areas bordering Myanmar respectively. Seismologists consider India’s mountainous northeast region as the sixth major earthquake-prone belt in the world. The northeast has seen some of the biggest quakes in history. In 1897, a Shillong-epicentred quake measured 8.2 on the Richter scale, while in 1950, an earthquake in Assam measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale forced the Brahmaputra river to change its course.

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Committee to probe Manipur question paper leak Imphal, Feb 21 (PTI): A three-member committee has been set up to enquire into the leakage of question paper Class 11 final examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM), officials said on Friday. The committee will be headed by the Director of Education and will have additional director Education and the deputy secretary in the Education department as the other two-members. The committee will find out the facts and circumstances leading to the leakage of the question papers. It will also probe whether there was any procedural lapses on the part of the COHSEM or any individual was involved in the question paper leak, the statement said. The COHSEM on Wednesday cancelled the Class 11 final examination which commenced on February 17 after question papers of at least five subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Manipuri - were leaked.

Guwahati/Shillong, Feb 21 (IANS): Mild earthquakes with a magnitude 2.9 to 3.3 hit some parts of Assam, Meghalaya and bordering Bangladesh on Friday. There was no report of any damage or casualty, official said. An official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the first quake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale hit Cherrapunjee in southern Meghalaya and areas nearby Bangladesh border at 8.32 a.m. on Friday morning. He said that another tremor with a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale hit Meghalaya capital Shillong and Dima Hasao district (earlier called North Cachar Hills district) in southern Assam at 2.05 p.m. on Friday

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Aizawl, Feb 21 (PTI): The Mizoram Maintenance of Household Registers Bill, 2019, which seeks to identify illegal immigrants and genuine residents of the state, is pending with the Centre for approval, Chief Minister Zoramthanga told the Assembly on Friday. Zoramthanga said the state government will continue to make efforts to ensure that the bill received the Centres consent. “The bill is with the Centre and is yet to be approved,” he told the House. The bill is pending clearance by the Union government for about a year after it was introduced by the chief minister and passed by the Assembly on March 18, 2019. The NRC-like bill was then sent for assent of the state governor, who referred it to the Centre as it involved detection of illegal immigrants, a subject under the Centre’s jurisdiction, an official said. While introducing the bill Zoramthanga had said its enactment will help the state government identify illegal immigrants and genuine residents.

Mild tremors hit NE, Bangladesh border

Nobody affected by Coronavirus: Tripura govt 6-yr-old girl raped and killed Agartala, Feb 21 (Agencies): Amid concerns over the impact of Coronavirus, Tripura government Friday allayed fears and said nobody has been affected by Covid-19 as no patient with such disease was identified so far in the state. A statement issued by the state Health and Family Welfare Department appealed people to not be “unnecessarily anxious”. “There is no need to be unnecessarily anxious about this issue. Nobody in our state have been infected with novel coronavirus, neither we have identified any suspected patient till now,” the statement said. The government statement came on the heels of a letter written by West Tripura CMO which was leaked to the media. The letter, written to Mohanpur Community Health Centre (CHC) Medical officer-incharge said four persons including three under the CHC’s jurisdiction were

As the IED was completely assembled, the police commandos took the explosive to the nearest open paddy field at Khurai Ningthoubung in Imphal East and dismantled it with the help of Bomb Disposal Squad of CID (Technical) of the state police, the SP said. After the disassembling, the IED was found containing explosive volume of TNT four lead, two electronic detonators, eight 1.5 volt battery, one mechanism RC IED and one mobile phone, the SP claimed.

The village authorities of Zutoi Village with immense pride would like to convey heartiest gratitude to SHRI. TOKUGHA ZHIMO for being awarded best farmer for activities in Integrated Farming during Kisan Kalyan Karyashalas 2018 organized by Agricultural Technology Management Agency Dimapur, Nagaland on 2nd May 2018 and so also for achieving State Level Farmers’ Award 2019 for his outstanding contribution in Integrated farming by State Nodal Office Extension Reforms (ATMA). The village authorities also congratulate him for bringing laurels to the village and pray to Almighty God for giving him wisdom so that he could remain example for other farmers to achieve such noble deeds in the coming days. Sd/KHEVISHE ZHIMOMI (HETOKHU YEPUTHOMI) Head G.B Chairman

The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers’ Union would like to extend our sincere, profound appreciation and congratulations to its member for the regular promotion of the following Sr. Graduate Hindi Teachers. 1. Shri. A.S Yarthotngam - Promoted to Hindi Education Officer. 2. Smti. Senile Rengma - Promoted to JEO/Hindi Instructor Govt. Hindi Institute, Dimapur. 3. Shri. Atovi Sema - Promoted to JEO/Hindi Instructor DEO, Dimapur 4. Shri. Thepe Peseyie - Promoted to JEO/Hindi Instructor, Govt. Hindi Institute, Dimapur 5. Shri. S. Peter Sema - Promoted to JEO/Hindi Instructor, Govt. Hindi Institute, Dimapur 6. Smti. Atole Semy - Promoted to JEO/Hindi Instructor, DSE, Kohima In addition, the Union congratulates Mr. Ruchunlo Tep, President ANHTU, for being award World Hindi Award, organized by Hindi Board of India at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The union takes immense pride in their achievements and promotions and further wishes them to continue to be an asset to the people around. Prakash Shrestha Kekhrieneilie Tsikhano General Secretary, ANHTU Info. Secretary, ANHTU

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ma said that Shah assured the delegation that the Centre was examining the resolution passed by the Meghalaya Assembly demanding for the implementation of ILP. The Meghalaya Assembly had on December 19 unanimously adopted a resolution urging the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre to implement ILP in the state in view of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Kharjahrin said that the demand for ILP in Meghalaya resurfaced after the Centre decided to extend the permit regime to Manipur last year. “All along, the Centre had stated that the ILP would not be extended to new states. But it did extend to Manipur last year. If Manipur could get, why not Meghalaya? If the indigenous population there can be safeguarded, why can’t the same be done for our state,” the CoMSO Chairman asked.

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Shillong, Feb 21: Pro-Inner Line Permit groups under the banner of Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) Friday threatened to launch a massive movement to force the Narendra Modi-led government to extend the permit regime to the state. Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations met Friday evening here and decided to hold discussion with various individuals and heads of traditional institutions in Shillong and Tura to turn the demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) into a mass movement. “We want it to be a people’s movement, and hence, we are not going to organise impromptu protests against the delay on the part of the Centre to extend the ILP to Meghalaya,” CoMSO chairman, Robertjune Kharjahrin told reporters.

He said the mass movement will be launched in the next few weeks after the conclusion of confabulations with individuals and groups. Voicing disappointment over the outcome of Thursday’s meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, the chairman wondered why the chief minister expressed “satisfaction” after meeting the Home Minister. “We were made to understand that the purpose of the meeting was to seek the implementation of the ILP. But the delegation did not get what we wanted. Maybe the delegation was happy that the Centre has not yet agreed to extend the ILP to Meghalaya. If it was not agreed that the ILP would be extended, what was there to be satisfied about,” Kharjahrin said. In a statement, Sang-

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IMPHAL, Feb 21: Manipur police on Friday arrested one PLA cadre identified as Yengkhom Surjit alias Ibobi Singh (51) from JNIMS Crossing, Porompat in Imphal East district and recovered a powerful IED. The cadre was arrested in a follow up action to the arrest of a hardcore cadre of the banned People Liberation Army (PLA), the armed wing of Manipur based armed group, Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF). Based on the disclosure

of the arrested cadre, Imphal East police commandos rushed to his house and recovered the IED weighting three kg. Addressing a news conference in his office chamber, Imphal East SP, Jogeshchandra said that the operation was launched based on information provided by SP (CID-SB). He alleged that the arrested cadre was currently working under the command of one self-styled Major Robertson of RPF/ PLA who is presently staying in Myanmar. The arrested cadre with the explosive in police custody.

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Trump visit: roadshow reduced to 9 kms

AMU teachers criticize Yogi’s Trump visit: Tulips, dahlias, floral boards statement students

to adorn prominent spots in Lutyen’s Delhi

Children make paintings depicting US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Modi in Mumbai, Friday. (PTI)

Politics in country facing ‘credibility crisis’: Rajnath New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): The politics in the country is facing a “crisis of credibility” due to the difference in words and deeds of the politicians, and this needs to be checked, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Friday. Observing that the word ‘politics’ has lost its meaning, Singh called upon the people to accept the challenge of ending the credibility crisis in politics. “Politics is a system that takes the society on the path of righteousness. But, presently it has lost its meaning and essence and people hate it,” he said while addressing Shivratri Mahotsav function of Brahmkumaris at Red Fort lawns. K

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cial links steeped in antiquity. Except for a brief period between February 2012 and November 2018, relations between the two countries have been close, cordial and multi-dimensional. India was among the first to recognise Maldives after its independence in 1965 and to establish diplomatic relations with the country. Proximity of Maldives to the west coast of India (it is barely 70 nautical miles away from Minicoy and 300 nautical miles away from India’s West coast), and its situation at the hub of commercial sea-lanes running through the Indian Ocean and its potential to allow a third nation’s naval presence in the area imbues it with significant strategic importance to India.

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LAST AND FINAL CALLING NOTICE

Whereas you have been found absent from duty with effect from 07/12/2019. And whereas 3 (three) calling notices has been served to you vide this Office order No. 1. No.1 NAP/Esstt-96(A) /2019-20/3057 Dt, Cmd, the 06/01/2020 2. No.1 NAP/Esstt-96(A) /2019-20/3152 Dt, Cmd, the 18/01/2020 3. No.1 NAP/Esstt-96(A) /2019-20/3050 Dt, Cmd, the 30/01/2020 Whereas it is notified that the last opportunity is given to you to report back to undersigned within 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of publication of this final calling notice, failing which departmental action will be initiated against your ex-parte. Commandant 1st NAP Battalion Chumukedima, Nagaland

Whereas No. 2004 L/Nk Imnanungsang Ao of DEF Kohima, S/o- Imlimeren Ao, Village – Mongchen, POMangkolemba, PS- Mangkolemba, Dist.- Mokokchung is found absenting from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 31/12/2019 till date. And whereas this Office had issued 3 (three) consecutive calling notices Vide order NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/ (1)/2019-20/245 Dated 05/02/2020, Even No. 143 Dated 22/01/2020 and Even No. 86 Dated 15/01/2020, which were duly served to you but you have failed to report back for duty. You are hereby directed to report for duty within 07 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling letter, failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday held extensive discussions with his Maldivian counterpart Sheikh Imran Abdulla during which they discussed about ways to further strengthen the ties between the two countries. Abdulla is on a fourday visit to India since Thursday. “Met Mr. Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Home Minister of the Republic of Maldives. Held extensive discussions on ways to further deepen and strengthen ties between India and Maldives,” Shah tweeted after the meeting. Both the ministers were believed to have discussed issues relating to bilateral security cooperation, an official said. India and Maldives share ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and commer-

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Amit Shah during a meeting with Home Minister of Maldives Sheikh Imran Abdullada, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): Women protesters at Shaheen Bagh on Friday told the Supreme Courtappointed interlocutors that when several adjoining roads in the area are open, why have they been asked to move to another site. Senior lawyers Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, the apex court-appointed interlocutors, met the protesting women at a tent in the south Delhi neighbourhood to hold talks for the third consecutive day. “When several adjoining roads are open, why are they insisting us to move from this road. This is not the only road connecting Delhi-Noida,” a woman protestor told the interlocutors. Hegde said, “Today is Shivaratri. It is your right to speak, speak up. Say everything you want to say. Let’s take a joint decision for all parties affected here”. The interlocutors also called Delhi Police at the spot to discuss the matter with protestors. On Monday, the Supreme Court observed that the blockade of the road at Shaheen Bagh was “troubling” and suggested the protesters go to another site where no public place would be blocked. It, however, upheld their right to protest.

for now. So, now the mega event -- the 22 km roadshow from the airport to the Sabarmati Ashram -has been reduced to 9 km. Now, the Trump couple accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be driving straight to the Stadium from the Ahmedabad airport. The change in plans can also be attributed to the fact that there’’s also a dinner arranged in the evening in Delhi which the US dignitaries are expected to attend.

plants that adorn various locations, we have arranged for over 15,000 pots of tulips and multi-colour hybrid dahlias, which will be placed at Hyderabad House, the venue for delegation-level talks between the US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the official added. NDMC area is home prominent buildings, including the iconic Parliament building, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Diplomatic Enclave. “Various prominent spots in the NDMC area, including roundabouts will also be beautified with flowers. While our roads are among the cleanest ones in the city, we have also directed the sanitation department for intensive cleaning of roads using machines,” the NDMC official said. In Delhi, Trump and the First Lady will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 25. From there, they will go to Rajghat to pay homage at the ‘samadhi’ of Mahatma Gandhi. It will be followed by restricted and delegationlevel talks between Trump and Modi at Hyderabad House.

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The Trumps were expected to spend about halfan-hour at the Ashram. A new parking space was being created at the place. A platform was being built on the rear side of the Ashram so that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could show the entire Sabarmati riverfront to the visiting dignitaries from one place. A special room was also being prepared at the Ashram, where the dignitaries would be spending some time. Sources said all that work has been halted

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Gandhinagar/ New Delhi,, Feb 21 (IANS/PTI): US President Donald Trump will be cutting short his stay in Ahmedabad to accommodate his likely Agra visit and the dinner at Delhi. Sources said his visit to the Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati is in all likelihood cancelled. “We are yet to receive any confirmation about the Presidents’’ plans regarding the Gandhi Ashram visit, but 99 per cent, it is scrapped,” said a state government official.

Tulips and multicolour hybrid dahlias besides floral boards will adorn various prominent spots in Lutyen’s Delhi to welcome US President Donald Trump’s and other dignitaries, an official said on Friday. Various prominent spots, including roundabouts, will also be beautified with flowers, according to an official of the New Delhi Municipal Council. US President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and a high-level delegation, will arrive in Ahmedabad around noon on February 24 for a little less than 36hour-long trip. Tr ump’s daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, will also be part of the delegation. From Ahmedabad, Trump will travel to Agra before arriving at the national capital for the main leg of the visit. “On all important occasions, we put up floral motifs at various vantage points in the NDMC area. We will install floral boards welcoming the dignitaries at prominent spots on the route the dignitaries will travel,” a senior NDMC official said. “Besides seasonal

Aligarh (UP), Feb 21 (PTI): The AMU Teachers Association has taken a serious umbrage at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s allegation that over 15,000 varsity students protesting against CAA on December 15 last year had wanted to burn the Aligarh city. While speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the governor’s address in the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, the chief minister had said, “I had alerted the Aligarh administration after the violence at Jamia Millia Islamia university. There were 15,000 students of AMU, who took to streets, wanted to burn Aligarh city but their game plan was averted by an alert police, Adityanath had stated. The AMU teachers described the chief minister’s statement as “highly irresponsible” and “travesty of truth”. In a letter to the President of India, the AMUTA secretary, Prof Najmul Islam, on Thursday demanded that the chief ministers statement should be expunged as he has tarnished the image of a leading institution of higher education without verifying facts.

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KOHIMA : NAGALAND NO.: ED/AEI-14/2019 Kohima, the 20th February 2020 NOTIFICATION ON MATRIBHASHA DIWAS

It is hereby notified for the information of Head of Institutions all schools functioning in the State of Nagaland that in pursuance of UNESCO’s declaration of 21st February of every year as International Mother Tongue Day, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to celebrate Matribhasha Diwas on 21-02-2020 in all Schools across the country. In consideration of the ongoing HSLC/HSSLC examinations in the State, the same shall be celebrated on 7th March 2020 in all schools from Primary level to Higher Secondary level. Schools shall organize the following activities as per feasibility/convenience. Reading of Constitution’s Preamble in Matribhasha/ Group, Folk Songs/ Essay Competition / Debate / Exhibition on Indian languages through display board, posters etc. /GK Competition on Indian Language Heritage / Any other activities. Compliance report in the following format shall be submitted through email to reports. dosenl@gmail.com along with few photographs/videos before 4 p.m of 9th March 2020. Name of School:……………………………………. District:…………………………

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t remains a matter of concern that some practises that have been going for many years, even if they may be wrong legally and morally, have become a convention and consequently, are gradually accepted as the norms. There are several instances with regard to the practices within the government and one among many pertained to the allotment of foodgrains from the government of India for Mid Day Meal Scheme(MDMS) as highlighted recently through the media by Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF).Under MDMS every child within the age group of six to fourteen years studying in classes I to VIII at government primary schools or government aided schools is to be provided free meal daily during academic sessions. The central and state governments share the cost of the Midday Meal Scheme on a 60:40 basis. The central government provides grains for food and transportation while the rest borne by the states.The scheme has been given legal backing under theNational Food Security Act, 2013 and therefore, holds anybody accountable for any violation of the scheme. NPRAAF has only restated what has been written earlier regarding various irregularities in MDMS. The issue that NPRAAF has raised was about irregularities in the entire receipt and distribution system of food grains. In short, what NPRAAF claimed is that the state used to receive excess quantity of foodgrains, sometimes 4000 MT above the allocations. As per the report, while the total number of enrolment in various government primary and ME schools was put at 1,06,298 the figure was inflated to 1,97,296 by those involved in allegedly preparing the demands. This leads to conclusion that the excess enrolment was to get ‘excess foodgrains’ and how this could take place is also interesting. This could perhaps be explained by the practise where the process of placing the demand for foodgrains, as per the statement,rested with the certain officials and if it was in connivance with the carriage contractor(s) needs to be ascertained. NPRAAF also alleged that over and above the ‘excess’ quantity received more often than not, the ‘supply link’ involved certain officials who release the foodgrains and also officials from the agencies receiving it etc.The third aspect allegedly involves the diversion of foodgrains to the open market by the carriage contractor(s) where it is sold and profit shared with officials. According to NPRAAF the shortage has left no option but to not provide MDMS in schools except once in a month or quarterly. The diversion is not on the ‘excess quantity’ received but from that which are supposed to be transported to various institutions for MDMS. To add icing to the entire deal, the transporter again is paid carriage costs as per contract with the government for lifting the foodgrains from the FCI godown to various parts of Nagaland. Whenever there is any scheme involving foodgrains, the story is similar. While there is a need to probe this alleged scam, there is also a need to ascertain why government primary and ME schools do not provide MDMS as prescribed. Probably when MDMS are not being provided and when there are no complaints then it becomes a convention which is then accepted as a norm.

DailyDevotion Do You Really Love Him?

She has done a good work for Me. —Mark 14:6 If what we call love doesn’t take us beyond ourselves, it is not really love. If we have the idea that love is characterized as cautious, wise, sensible, shrewd, and never taken to extremes, we have missed the true meaning. This may describe affection and it may bring us a warm feeling, but it is not a true and accurate description of love. Have you ever been driven to do something for God not because you felt that it was useful or your duty to do so, or that there was anything in it for you, but simply because you love Him? Have you ever realized that you can give things to God that are of value to Him? Or are you just sitting around daydreaming about the greatness of His redemption, while neglecting all the things you could be doing for Him? I’m not referring to works which could be regarded as divine and miraculous, but ordinary, simple human things— things which would be evidence to God that you are totally surrendered to Him. Have you ever created what Mary of Bethany created in the heart of the Lord Jesus? “She has done a good work for Me.” There are times when it seems as if God watches to see if we will give Him even small gifts of surrender, just to show how genuine our love is for Him. To be surrendered to God is of more value than our personal holiness. Concern over our personal holiness causes us to focus our eyes on ourselves, and we become overly concerned about the way we walk and talk and look, out of fear of offending God. “…but perfect love casts out fear…” once we are surrendered to God (1 John 4:18). We should quit asking ourselves, “Am I of any use?” and accept the truth that we really are not of much use to Him. The issue is never of being of use, but of being of value to God Himself. Once we are totally surrendered to God, He will work through us all the time.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

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covid-19: How to avoid panic and neglect G lobal health emergencies are adding to the increasingly intense and severe natural and human-induced disasters. Coronavirus disease (COVID 2019) is one of the current horrifying outbreaks that has claimed 1,669 lives with laboratory-confirmed cases of 51,857 (as on February 16, 2020) already. COVID 2019 has a lower fatality rate than SARS – currently, it’s hanging around 2% (SARS was around 10%). But, it transmits rapidly and there is sustained human-to-human transmission. Even as we were evaluating our learnings from SARS, H1N1 Swine flu and Ebola, COVID 2019 exposed lack of our readiness to withstand such outbreaks. As we know, it has already been muddling the world and we are panting to deal with it. Why have such outbreaks been going beyond our control? An effective response to such pandemic depends on the preparedness measures taken before such outbreaks. Let us have a look at how prepared the world is to deal with the current coronavirus attack. As per the Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2019, the global

overall average score is 40.2 (out of a possible 100). The Index shows that collectively, international preparedness for epidemics and pandemics remains very week. India stands at 57 (out of 195 countries), slightly below China (51). The world is grimly ill-prepared while encountering the current outbreak with a low level of preparedness on the six building blocks of health system. The haphazard response and service delivery to COVID 2019 in China failed to contain it and led to its spread over a wider area, affecting all 34 regions of the country, and countries outside China. COVID 2019 is a novel form of coronavirus and is putting additional pressure on the already overstretched health system in China and affecting service delivery globally for people with other illness. For instance, there are 60,000 general health practitioners, roughly one practitioner serving 23,000 persons in China, which coupled with a scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. WHO has warned about shortage of PPE. Why can’t we have a contingency of PPE that could help us

respond quickly and save precious lives? The health information and alert system need to be more efficient and faster to track and report emerging and re-emerging health concerns. By the time COVID 2019 was reported, it had already spread wide affecting a large number of people. Even today, there are countries without systems in place to detect coronavirus cases. Modern technology of air travel and just-intime supply chain is several times faster to transport such virus than it gets detected and reported. We must put more effort to equip labs and develop systems to detect, map and alert quick enough to contain such diseases at their origin. As seen during SARS or any other outbreaks, global actors rush to fund response to such diseases once it impacts large area and it is forgotten once it is under control. This is inefficient, costly and keeps ourselves vulnerable to future outbreaks. World Bank Group President Dr Kim Yong described this as “a cycle of panic and neglect.” According to WHO, COVID 2019 Preparedness and Response

Plan for the period February to April 2020 requires USD 675 million. While dealing with such outbreaks costing us a lot, it has a negative impact on the global economy too. Multinational companies that produce their products in Chinese factories or sale their products to Chinese consumers are hit already. The tourism industry is hard hit. The stock market has responded negatively – the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 8% on February 3 (biggest fall in four years). Amid the coronavirus attack, global economic growth forecast by experts shows it might dip by 0.2% to 0.3% in 2020. This could bring the global economic growth down to an annual rate of 2.3%, the slowest pace since the 2008 global financial crisis. Community-level mitigation and engagement is inextricable to prepare communities for such outbreaks. Very less is being done to communicate the risk, aware people and educate them on good health behaviour, especially in the hard-to-reach communities. Hospital staffs need to be trained on how to communicate and reassure the people. Mental health and psychosocial support

must address the well-being of population and counteract fear, stigmatisation and misconception with appropriate information. These outbreaks often lead to flooding of misinformation and rumours – those need to be tracked and managed urgently. The unprecedented rate of urbanisation, climate change, etc, provide perfect breeding ground and conducive environment for spreading of outbreaks like COVID 2019 at a fast pace. Further, there are children (seems to be escaping current outbreak, so far), women, differentlyabled, poor, hard-to-reach communities, etc, who are especially vulnerable and might be disproportionately burdened to such outbreaks. The preparedness must consider the most vulnerable groups of people. Preparedness is everybody’s business, most importantly of the government and leadership. The government and world leaders need to put more effort to brace preparedness for future health emergencies. There should be conducive national health policies addressing the need for essential medicines and pharmaceuticals, putting

a robust health system in place, more research and development, etc. It demands engagement from not only health professionals, but also wider stakeholders, including community. The humanitarian agencies too should and have been playing an important role in tackling such outbreaks. Experts have already warned that these coronaviruses are indications of things to come. What if more deadly outbreaks grip the world tomorrow? We can’t face the challenge without having a proper strategy and adequate preparedness. The world needs to accelerate efforts for global pandemic preparedness. At the national level, countries, especially those with weak health systems, need to invest more on their health systems to contribute to effective preparedness. This will help us prepare ourselves to save lives and millions of dollars in response. Let’s not forget our collective experience from the previous and current pandemics – let’s continue our effort to prepare ourselves for future health emergencies. Sheikh Khairul Rahaman & Anirban Choudhury

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eality shows have garnered immense viewership as compared to soaps and serials of yester years. The popularity is visible in the fan-following with which reality shows are thriving season after season. ‘America’s Got Talent’, as a variety talent show, is one such show that has permeated world over, with similar talent shows running in almost every country. Not only is AGT a big success but with the inclusion of ‘The Champions’ episode, competition have become stiffer and accordingly expectations. Seasons 2 gave viewers entertainment to the fullest and with breadth-taking performances, by artists, who in their own right are champions, exhibited feat one may not have the faintest thought of. Congratulations to our very own champions from India, the ‘V Unbeatable’. They deserved a shot at redemption following the position with which they made an exit in AGT season 14. The Champions stage was just what they needed. Far from the slumps in Mumbai, their dream run ensued and with renewed confidence supplementing their skillsets, managed to woo viewers and super fans. The ‘V Unbeatable’ were immaculate in earning the coveted title and while all respects are in place I, for one, remain in awe for ‘Sanduo Bar Trio Russia’, an acrobatic and gravity defying act that had the flair of elegance, precision and thrill. The margin of error, with which they

performed, was literally zero and any distraction meant sudden death or injury marred in consequences. With everything on the line, the trio gave fellow competitors a run for their money and viewers their share of excitement, irrespective of their position in the competition. Though, I wonder what made the charming and elegant Cassie Sandou go head-over-heels atop a bed of six inch long nails and to the extend of performing blindfolded? Reasons may be any and varied from prize money, to passion or for a taste of greatness, etc, etc…! Whatever be her reason, I feel it’s our take in considering expectations for an obligation. The inference I would like to draw is the inherent risk-taking nature in human to set aside all cares just to meet others expectations. Repercussion, seemingly, become insignificant when expectation is the stake. Irony, though, is the helplessness that one would show or express, should performers suffer the unseen? Going out on a limp whilst accepting the consequences is a dangerous gamble, for empathy do not necessarily count when one lands in harm’s way. While some rejoice, some are in sorrow. Problems of one do not match with that of the other. So being human is to simply avoid being the one that pricks. All of the same, curb undue expectations as it comes with strings attached. Vincent Khumlamo Patton Akuk Village

ife on earth is not meant to be forever. Nobody does. We are just passing by and takes nothing with us when life ends. We are here on earth by the will of God and that is not a mistake or matter of chance. However short or long life maybe believers live for Christ. This is our purpose just as Paul said “I no longer live but Christ live in me”. We do not live for our self. We tend to think that life is our own. Secular writers are of the view that we are our own masters and that we shape our own destiny. That may be true in the worldly sense of the term. But we are just like clay in the hands of the potter. The bottom line is ‘we are in the world but not of it’ John 17:16. We do not belong to the world neither do the world belongs to us. Jesus is Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Therefore we are to glorify, please and honor him with our life. This is our purpose. The pilgrim does not live for his earthly desires but for the will of God. Why do we have to concern ourselves with the things of this world when god has promised to take care of our every need and be our help in every situation? The natural men’s ego and pride is never satisfied. This is what John mentions as ‘the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life’. He goes on to say that this things does not come from the father but

from the world. The things of the world may give satisfaction but for some time. It soon passes away. Wealth and riches are not sin in itself but how it is attained can be. Is it fair or unfair? Is it just or unjust? We are just stewards of what god gives us. God is the God of creation. Whether one is rich or poor remind you that this world is neither the real destination nor the real end of life. Our destination is heaven and we have eternal life if we believe in Jesus. We’re citizens of heaven as mentioned in bible. The real blessings of God are not confined to materials but to make you a person like Christ. A matured person attaining to the full measure in him. Man of the bible who lived like pilgrims or strangers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They lived like ‘strangers in a foreign country’ although that was the very promised land (Heb. 11:9). Then came along the prophets of old. These man of God lived like pilgrims, not attached, with no sense of belonging. Our lord Jesus and the apostles lived liked the same. Brought nothing to the world and took nothing from the world (in material term). We as believers ought to have the same attitude, setting our minds on things above and not on earthly things. These means of those spiritual riches which are eternal. This perhaps is

good news to both the rich and the poor. Why do believers be corrupted and down cast for money and riches? Like Paul we can ‘learn to be content both in times of lack and in times of need.’ Materials are simply what King Solomon called vanity. He derived what his eyes could see and what his natural mind craved, only to conclude as a chasing after the wind. If you consider yourself to be poor never be sorrowful or pitiful. Should your needs be met be content. If you have joy, peace and contentment it’s the same with those who you consider rich because we are going for the same state of mind. If you do not have pride and ego and do not try to feed them, you have got it, what everyone wants. The kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom and not a physical material one just as Jesus said in the Gospel. He brought the kingdom of God which is to abide in men. The bible says it’s a kingdom of love, joy, peace and righteousness in the Holy Spirit. Christ brought and established a spiritual kingdom which is eternal. I personally believe that our needs shall be supplied and added onto us. Our God is a God of ‘exceedingly much more than all that we ask or imagine’. Thechamo Ngullie, DLPC

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he meaning of life is just to be alive. According to Socrates, the purpose of life means flourishing or ‘the good life’. But what is the real purpose of life? Why are we here on Earth? JAMES 4:14 For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeared for a little time, and then vanished away. Our life is short, in fact so short that the Bible says it is Jesus, The all powerful, all knowing one, who at his voice, the heavens were made and all the host of them, he is the only source of life. However, the one question everyone has asked without exception is, why people have a philosophical desire to kill themselves? I am here concerned about why people, espe-

cially children, adolescents, and young adults commits suicide. Suicide is a serious problem and majority of the people who attempts suicide have a significant mental disorder, usually depression, feeling of sadness, feeling of stress, confusion, anger, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainity, disappointment and loss. Trying to understand why so many people take their own lives is hard. But then trying to understand why anyone kills themselves isn’t easy. There are again a variety of other reasons why people end their lives prematurely and often very violently. Suicide is a word that many people like to avoid. Everyday, families around the world lose someone

close to them due to suicide. Unfortunately, for some, this thought process is a daily battle that the society as equal human beings cannot neglect any longer. But what one can do is broaden the prevention of suicide around us, because one life saved, is one less life lost and the most prominent way as we, an individual can do is to reduce the tragic risk of suicide by setting up more and more organizations and programs to spread awareness and also by giving proper parenting regarding suicide which will definitely help. I come here to the question that’s been haunting me since i started working on this article: Why are so many people killing themselves? I believe that

human beings are the greatest of all creatures on the Earth. As humans, it is true that we all must die one day. But the way we die also matters and as such suicide would be a grave in our society because it would endanger the weak and marginalised in society and it also violates human dignity. Well, the suicide debate is still in its infancy, with the ultimate outcome very much in doubt. One thing is clear, suicide is likely to be significant source of societal contention for many years to come. Suicide is an occurence that is preventable. It is time we fight against it; tell the world that suicide is not an answer to life’s problem and sufferings. “Knowledge is power. If

we seek the truth, it can give us the freedom to choose and make appropriate decisions.”

Naomi Phom, M.A Philosophy, St. Joseph University, Dimapur

Reader’s Post

Window dressing not enough for Kohima

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There is no point in improving the rank of Kohima in the Ease of Living Index (EOLI) through proper data submission if actual living conditions remain the same. Other cities can also improve their ranks by providing proper data. Instead of focusing on the rank, focus should be on (a) improving public supply of water, (b) easing traffic congestion, (c) providing affordable housing for all, and (d) proper waste management (Editorial, “Kohima will shine,” February 21). We do not need another high rank in EOLI if it is going to continue to take hours to commute a few kilometres, water for domestic usage has to be bought in litres, and house rents go off the roof. Chothazo Nienu, Hyderabad 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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Forcing opinions on others a form of terrorism: Kerala Gov New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): In an apparent reference to the Shaheen Bagh protesters, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Friday said forcing opinion on others by disrupting normal life is a form of terrorism. “Aggression does not come in the form of violence only. It comes in many forms.... If you will not listen to me, I will disrupt normal life,” he said at the “Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad” here. “Dissent is the essence of democracy. There is no problem with that...but five people sit outside the Vigyan Bhawan and say we shall not move from here unless this parliament of students adopts a resolution which we would like them to adopt-- that is another form of terrorism,” Khan said. Since Parliament passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in December last year, a number of protests have taken place across the country, including the one at Shaheen Bagh in the national capital, against the contentious law and a proposed nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC). On Monday, the Supreme Court observed that the blockade of road at Shaheen Bagh was “troubling” and suggested that the protesters go to another site, where no public place would be blocked. The top court, however, upheld their right to protest. Referring to antiCAA protestors reading the Preamble of the Constitution across the country, Khan said, “Honestly, I am very happy that people have

Arif Mohammad Khan started reading the Preamble of the Constitution. What does the Preamble say? It talks of liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. “Do not confuse things. Do not try to impose your thoughts in the name of (freedom of speech and) expression on to others.” Acknowledging that one had every right to express how one felt about a subject, he said, “Everyone of us must respect that right. But will you say that I shall disrupt normal life?” Even the term “dharma”, although most of the times used to mean religion, actually meant duties, Khan asserted, adding, “Before you claim rights, do your duties. When you claim a right, then respect the similar right of others as well.” On the issue of the Centre abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcating the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union territories, Khan said, “There is nothing left in Article 370. Just read about it a little. But when the house gets empty and there is no one to live in it, many ghosts wander in that house. This is how the ghost of terrorism has come in.”

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Ex-MLA Kakheho Sukhalu passes away (From p-1) He also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. Dy. CM: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton, has expressed extreme pain over the demise of Kakheho Sukhalu, ex- MLA, and said that Nagas, in his death, have lost a respectable figure. In a condolence message, Patton said late Sukhalu was a seasoned politician and an elderly figure who chose to dedicate his life for the service of his people. Patton, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, conveyed sincere condolences to the bereaved family during this hour of grief and prayed for the deceased to find eternal peace. Minister Kaito: Expressing deep grief over the passing of ex-MLA Kakheho Sukhalu, the minister of agriculture and co-operation G Kaito Aye said his demise was a personal loss. In a condolence message, Kaito said late Sukhalu was a dear brother to him and a great colleague. Describing late leader as was a remarkable gentleman, humble, upright and selfless, the minister said in his demise the people of the state have lost a young dynamic leader whose positive visions have influenced and changed the lives of many around him and beyond. Kaito also said that the void created by his passing would be impossible to fill. The minister, however, said that the legacy he has left behind will forever be cherished. Kaito extended deepest and sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty

God give them strength and comfort at this time of grief. Minister Along: Minister of higher & technical education and tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along, expressed deep sadness over the sudden demise of ExMLA Kakheho Sukhalu and said that in his death, the people of Nagaland have lost a fine leader who would be dearly missed. In a condolence message, Imna Along described late Sukhalu as “a humble, compassionate and courteous gentleman”, who always go out of his way to help those in need. Along said the late leader was also instrumental in bringing numerous changes for the uplift of his people. The minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the grieving family in this moment of sorrow and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. LoP: Expressing pain over the demise of exMLA Kakheho Sukhalu, the Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang said late leader dedicated his service for the cause of his people, adding that his demise was a great loss. In a condolence message, Zeliang said late Sukhalu proved his worth as a student leader, a businessman, a sportsman and later as a politician. The former chief minister also extended his deepest condolences to all the bereaved family members, relatives, friends, colleagues and all his near and dear ones during this time of grief and sorrow. He prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. NDPP: Nationalist Democratic Progressive

Party (NDPP) president Chingwang Konyak expressed pain over the demise and said that in his passing away, the Naga society in general and the NDPP in particular have lost a very efficient and charismatic person. In a condolence message, Konyak recalled that he had the opportunity to have closely worked with late Sukhalu during the formation of NDPP, adding “I found him to be a very sincere and dedicated person who seemed to be forever concerned for the uplift of the society.” NDPP president said state Sukhalu, hailing from an illustrious family, was a meek, humble and very approachable person liked by young and old who have met him. Konyak further said that late Sukhalu played a crucial role in the formation of NDPP and was in charge of the Zunheboto region, and later on, was appointed in charge of Dimapur region. NDPP president on behalf of the party rank and file conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family members. He said that the party would forever remain indebted to his contributions in the formation and growth of the party in the State. “We pray that the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” Konyak said. NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie has expressed shock over the demise of Kakheho Sukhalu, Ex-MLA and vice president NDPP. In a condolence message, Therie said late Sukhalu had represented the people of 35 Zunhe-

boto assembly constituency and was a youthful leader who worked tirelessly for the uplift of not only the people he represented but for the people of the state in general. NPCC president said that late Sukhalu yet had much to contribute to his people for Nagaland had high expectations from the upright and good hearted person that he was. In his passing away, Therie said the irreparable loss was not only to his family but also to the people of the state who have lost a tall and able leader in his prime. NPCC president on behalf of party rank and file offered deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that Almighty God comfort and keep them all through this painful hour of sorrow. NPP state unit: National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit expressed grief over the demise of late Kakheho Sukhalu, Ex-MLA, and extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. In a condolence message, NPP Nagaland president Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema and general secretary (org) B. Limanuksung Longkumer described late Sukhalu as “a visionary leader of our times” and said that he was a man of rare political acumen, courage and immense wisdom. NPP state unit stated that his loss has left a deep void in the political fraternity of Nagaland in particular and the Naga society in general, which it said would be hard to fill in days to come. The NPP state unit offered prayers for the departed soul and moral sup-

port to the bereaved family members at this hour of immense grief. The party also prayed that the God Almighty grant all of them peace and strength to bear the pain of loss with true Christian love, courage and faith. NSCN (R) VP: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) vice president Akato Chophi expressed pain and sorrow over the demise of late Kakheho Sukhalu. In a condolence issued by MIP, Akato described late Sukhalu as “a broad minded frontrunner in both social and political fields”, who was a force to reckon with. He said late leader “leaves behind his legacy as a gentleman and an officer for his progeny and his friends to cherish on.” In his demise, Akato said “I have lost a very true Friend, a dear Companion and a daring Compatriot with whom I shared a solemn and a benign friendship and stood by each other, through all thick and thin.” NSCN (R) vice president prayed that Good Lord provide solace to members of bereaved family during their time of grief and rest the departed soul in eternal peace. NDPP Dimapur region: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Dimapur region has expressed shock over the sudden demise of Kakheho Sukhalu, Ex

MLA and vice president NDPP who was also the in-charge of Dimapur region. In a condolence message, NDPP Dimapur region president Kughato S Aye said late Kakheho was a humble person, accessible to young and old and an active social worker, who was ever ready to help the poor and weaker section of the society. NDPP Dimapur Region conveyed deepest condolences to bereaved family and prayed that his soul rest in peace. NPF Zunheboto Division: Naga People’s Front (NPF) Zunheboto Division has expressed sadness over the demise of late Kakheho Sukhalu, ex-MLA, who represented 35 AC Zunheboto to the 9th NLA as independent candidate. In a condolence message, NPF Zunheboto division president Akavi Sumi described late leader as “a humble gentleman, and a leader without barricade even to his opponents.” In his demise, NPF Zunheboto division said Nagas in general and Zunheboto constituency in particular have lost “one of the most grassroots friendly and adorable representative”. NPF Zunheboto division also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

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based license fee payments to DoT.” It believes the definition of AGR under NLD & ISP license agreements does not include non-telecom revenue. Such revenue, which it views the DoT to have incorrectly included in its AGR calculations, are 98 per cent of its total sales. Moreover, to strengthen its argument, the PGCIL has cited the example of DoT’s recent assessment for FY19, where it excluded the PGCIL’s non-telecom/ miscellaneous income.

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license fee, by adding nontelecom revenues in the PGCIL’s AGR calculations. The amount is 23 per cent of the PGCIL’s market cap, and twice its FY20E earnings. The PGCIL has previously said its stand is against payment of these dues. It had said: “Non-telecom income not a part of AGR for NLD/ISP licenses and the PGCIL holds National Long Distance (NLD) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) licenses and has regularly made applicable AGR

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The report said the dues demanded by DoT are twice the firm’s FY20E earnings, and the CPSE is awaiting clarity on payment. On October 24, the Supreme Court asked companies to pay dues to the Department of Telecom as per the computation of AGR decided by the government. The telecom companies like Airtel, and Vodafone Idea has gone to the Court again through a modification petition which were also dismissed and now are paying gradually.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): Non-telecom company PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), which has been asked by the DoT to pay Rs 22,000 crore AGR dues, would not be liable to make these payments, an analyst report said. “We don’t believe the PGCIL would be liable to make these payments and hence do not factor these in our estimates. An unfavorable outcome therefore remains a negative risk,” Bank of America Securities said in a report.

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channels less likely as the news broadcasting sector has a restriction of 26 per cent foreign ownership. Between content and distribution, BofA considered distribution to be the more important component for RIL’s media business as it generates higher margins and return ratios as compared to content that could be aggregated. “The merger helps improve capital structure as the combined entity will be debt-free and has a balanced mix of subscription (53 per cent) and advertisements (47 per cent) in its revenues,” it said. From Network18 perspective, this helps reduce dependence on ads and helps especially in times of slower GDP growth. Stating that synergies aren’t much except removal of overheads, the report said NW18 channels could be included in Den/Hathway packs at lower prices. “We consider RIL via the combined entity to emerge as one of the dominant entities in the media space and through

tors to pursue remedies in court and also ensure that the period of one year does not become redundant for no fault of companies on account of pendency of an issue before a court, one of the stakeholders cited by Trai had submitted. Another provision of the acquisition guidelines which provides an exemption from substantial equity/cross holding clause for a period of one year or more should be modified such that the said exemption is provided only for a period till transfer/ merger of licence is taken on record by the licensor (telecom department), Trai recommended. It also suggested that both the number of subscribers as well as Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) should be considered for determining the marketshare in case of services like access, internet and VSAT. And that only AGR should be considered for determining the marketshare for rest of the services like national and international long distance, and resale of international private leased circuits. The authority recommends that guidelines should explicitly mention that consequent upon payment of market determined price for spectrum, such spectrum would be treated as liberalised, that is technology neutral.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (PTI): Reliance Industries’ move to consolidate its media and distribution businesses under one entity Network18 Media & Investments will create a cleaner structure and make the merger of entertainment channels with Sony less likely, experts said. Earlier this week, the company said it will merge its TV18 Broadcast business with Network18, and maintain the cable and broadband businesses of Hathway Cable & Datacom and Den Networks, which it bought in 2018, as separate wholly-owned subsidiaries of Network18. Network18’s portfolio includes Nickelodeon, MTV, and CNBC TV18, among others. “From RIL’s perspective, this creates a cleaner structure and is easier to manage (as it reduces listed entities),” BofA Securities said in a report Friday. In a separate report, CLSA said the rejig will make a deal with Sony for merger of entertainment

the merged entity gives an opportunity to invest in the high growth segments,” it said. Media contributes to 2.1 per cent of RIL’s EV and is not a big driver. “It, however, helps RIL improve customer stickiness with the potential to offer bundled products in the future and better analyse customer trends/segmentation,” it added. In a separate report, CLSA said the restructuring of media assets may be a precursor to Reliance Jio IPO. RIL “is restructuring its media businesses to mainly a defunct dual holding structure of broadcast operations and merging Hathway and Den Networks,” it said adding that multiple businesses are being folded into Network18, which will be the sole listed entity and will be 64 per cent owned by RIL. “We do not see these deals as a media sector consolidation, but as a precursor to a likely IPO of Reliance Jio,” CLSA said. “Reliance’s ‘news’ (carries 26 per cent foreign ownership restriction) and ‘distribution’ businesses post deals housed in Network18 will likely make a subsequent deal with Sony to merge entertainment channels less likely.” Viacom US, the foreign partner of Reliance, will continue to own 49 per cent in broadcast operations via Viacom18 Media which will be a 51 per cent subsidiary of Network18.

range from marketshare math to approval timelines, and other terms. Trai noted that the guidelines should be seen in the backdrop of consolidation in the market from 12-14 service providers a decade ago to four operators now, the National Digital Communication Policy’s thrust on speedy approvals and the delays in mergers being taken on record. “The authority recommends that for computing market share of an NSO (Network Service Operators) in the relevant market, market share of the VNO (virtual network operator) parented with it should be added to the market share of NSO, if the NSO is a promoter of VNO,” Trai said. The virtual network operators can provide telecom services like mobile landline, internet, but only as a retailer for full-fledged telecom operators. “For calculation of one year that is time period allowed for transfer/ merger of various licenses in different service areas subsequent to the approval of the Tribunal/Company Judge, the time spent in pursuing any litigation on account of which the final approval of a merger is delayed, should be excluded,” Trai said. This would protect the rights of a telecom opera-

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NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi government may soon yield to US President Donald Trump’s impending demand of lower import tariff on Harley Davidson bikes. The govt may announce the decision during President Trump’s two-day maiden visit to India which begins on Monday from Gujarat. The officials in India have apparently promised to lower tariffs to ‘a single digit’ for the bikes with displacement above 1600cc. The proposed decision will cast a new tariff classification for bikes above 1600cc cylinder capacity. The import duty on all completely built-up(CBU) motorcycles is currently at 50% - which was at 100% earlier and was reduced in 2019 by the govt after Trump-Modi telephonic conversation - but Trump criticized the import duty as still “too high” and “not acceptable”. But while India reduced the custom duty on CBUs it increased the tariffs on Completely Knocked Down(CKD) units from 10% earlier to 15%. The majority of Harley’s sales comes from the CKDs, bikes which are assembled in India and have displacement less than 1600cc. Harley Davidson sold 2,676 motorcycles in India during FY 2019. The company sells 17 Models in India which ranges from `5.33 lakh to `50.3 lakh. The cuts will not only boost the Harley Davidson but also American motorcycle brands like Indian Motorcycle, Honda and Triumph.

NEW DELHI, FEB 21 (PTI): In a bid to reform norms for transfer and merger of telecom licences, Trai on Friday suggested that while both subscriber base and revenue are considered in determining marketshare for mobile and internet service providers, only revenue should be taken into account in marketshare calculation for other services like national and international long distance telephony. The sector regulator also suggested that the oneyear timeline currently allowed for transfer/merger of licences in different service areas after National Company Law Tribunal nod should exclude time spent by companies in pursuing any litigation on account of which the final approval of a merger is delayed. Trai recommended that the guidelines on transfer/merger of licences should not ‘hard-code’ (that is, explicitly specify) the spectrum caps. Instead, it should be linked with the relevant clause of the licence, it said. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has now released its recommendations on reforming the guidelines for transfer and merger of telecom licences, after the telecom department in May 2019 sought its views on enabling simplification and fast-tracking of approvals. Trai’s suggestions

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-- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad -- in the presence of a DGCA officer of the level of Assistant Director or above,” the notification said. Medical personnel of the concerned organisations may also be associated with this process, as per the notification. This programme shall ensure that at least 10 per cent of the employees of an organisation are covered in a year, it said, adding that the cost of the examination shall be borne by the concerned organisation whose employees have been subjected to the examinations.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will from now on test flight crew members and air traffic controllers for use of drugs. A DGCA notification said that testing will be done on urine samples with consent from the concerned person. The test shall be carried out post flight or post shift, as the case may be, it said. “DGCA shall carry out random drug testing for the consumption of psychoactive substance. In Phase 1, random testing shall be done by a DGCA authorised laboratory at six airports

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BEIJING, FEB 21 (IANS): The overall death toll in mainland China due to the deadly coronavirus has increased to 2,236, while the number of confirmed cases reached 75,465, health authorities said on Friday. The National Health Commission said that it received reports of 889 new confirmed cases and 118 deaths on Thursday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, reports Xinhua news agency. Among the deaths, 115 were in Hubei province and one each in Zhejiang, Chongqing and Yunnan. Also on Thursday, 2,109 people were discharged after recovery, while the number of severe cases decreased by 231 to 11,633. The Commission added that 5,206 people were still suspected of being infected with the virus. It further said that 606,037 close contacts had been traced, adding that among them, 28,804 were discharged on Thursday, with 120,302 others still un-

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COVID-19 toll in China increases to 2,236 The novel coronavirus outbreak is under control and the general situation is improving after no new cases were registered in 14 of Chinas 34 provinces and autonomous regions, a top health official said here on Friday. Zeng Yixin, the Dep-

uty Director of the National Health Commission, told the media here that daily deaths were however still “at a high level” and must be taken seriously in Hubei province, where the outbreak is linked to fish markets in its capital, Wuhan, the epicentre of

the epidemic, reports Efe news. “Control of the epidemic has seen significant achievements and the situation is tending to be better,” said Zeng, adding that the daily number of confirmed cases in China fell from 15,152 to less than 900 on Thursday.

Peng Yinhua, a doctor from a Wuhan hospital that receives patients infected with the deadly coronavirus, has died from the virus, auWorkers wearing protective gears help each other disinfect at thorities said on Friday. a subway station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday. (AP/PTI) Peng, 29, a respira-

tory acute care medical professional, became infected while working at the First People’s Hospital of Jiangxia district of Wuhan, reports Xinhua news agency. He was hospitalized on

January 25 and transferred to the Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital for treatment five days later. He died at 9.50 p.m. on Thursday despite doctors’ all-out efforts to save his life.

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der medical observation. As of Friday morning, the number of reported cases outside China were reported in Japan (723), South Korea (156), Singapore (85), Hong Kong (69), Thailand (35), Taiwan (24), Malaysia (22), Australia (17), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), the US (15), France (12), Macau (10), the UK (nine), the UAE (nine), Canada (eight), Iran (five), India (three), the Phil-

ippines (three), Italy (three), Russia (two), Spain (two), Egypt (one), Cambodia (one), Finland (one), Nepal (one), Sri Lanka (one), Sweden (one) and Belgium (one), according to figures published by the South China Morning Post. The deaths outside China were recorded in Japan (three), Hong Kong (two), Iran (two), South Korea (one) and France (one).

S.Korea confirms 100 more COVID-19 cases

South Korea on Friday confirmed 100 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the total number of infections to 204. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said that of the total patients, 153 were residents in Daegu, about 300 km southeast of the capital Seoul, and its surrounding North Gyeongsang province, reports

Xinhua news agency. A total of 144 cases were linked to church services in Daegu. The patients attended the same services. The number of COVID-19 infections rose sharply in just three days, after 20 new cases were reported on Wednesday and 53 more cases reported on Thursday. Since Januray 3, the

country has tested more than 16,000 people, among whom 13,016 tested negative for the COVID-19 virus and 3,180 were being checked. Seventeen patients were discharged from quarantine after making full recoveries. Also on Friday, authorities declared Daegu and Cheongdo “special care zones” following the sudden spike.

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TEHRAN, FEB 21 (AGENCIES): Iranians were voting for a new parliament Friday, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran’s leadership as sanctions weigh on the economy and isolate the country diplomatically. The disqualification of some 9,000 potential candidates, most of them reformists and moderates, raised the possibility of lower-than-usual turnout. Iran’s leadership and state media urged voter participation, with some framing it as a religious duty. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his ballot at a mosque near his Tehran office, shortly after polls opened and urged Iranians

to the polls. “Anyone who cares about Iran’s national interests should participate in the election,“ he said. Earlier in the week, Khamenei said high voter turnout will thwart “plots and plans” by Americans and supporters of Israel against Iran. “Enemies want to see what the results of the U.S. maximum pressure are,” he said, referring to U.S. sanctions and pressure from Washington that have strangled Iran’s ability to sell its oil abroad, forcing its economy into recession. Around 7,000 candidates are running in 208 constituencies for the 290-seat chamber. Tensions with the United States could strengthen hard-liners by reinforcing long-held distrust of the West. The crisis with Washington spiked after a U.S. airstrike in January killed Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani. The strike led to a tense confrontation in which Iranian forces accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane after it took off from Tehran, killing all 176 people on board. Most of those killed were Iranian.

Sri Lanka parl committee US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29 proposes immediate ban on burqa

C O L O M B O, F E B 2 1 (IANS): A Sri Lankan Parliament committee on national security has proposed the immediate ban on the burqa and also suspend registration of political parties on ethnic and religious basis, the media reported. The proposals featured in a special report presented to Parliament on Thursday to resolve 14 controversial issues following the April 2019 Easter Attack, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported. The report was tabled by MP Malith Jayatilaka, the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee

on National Security. The report states that a number of countries have already banned the burqa and suggested that the police should have the power to request anyone wearing a face covering in a public place to take it off in order to establish the person’s identity. If such a request was not complied with, the police should have the power to arrest the individual without a warrant, the report added. It also recommended the island nation’s Election Commission to enact a legislation to suspend the registration of political parties on ethnic and religious basis.

The report further said that the registration of political parties which have some racial or religious conflict or in its name should also prohibited, the Daily Mirror reported. Such a party should be converted into a political or non-religious political party within a specified period of time, it added. Another proposal in the report said that all students studying in madrasas should be absorbed into the normal school system under the Ministry of Education within three years.

K A B U L / WA S H I N G TON, FEB 21 (AGENCIES): The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s longest war, the bitter foes announced Friday, hours after Kabul said a weeklong partial truce across Afghanistan would kick off this weekend. If that so-called “reduction in violence” holds, it would mark a major turning point in the gruelling conflict and set the conditions for a deal that could, ultimately, pull US troops out after more than 18 years and launch Afghanistan into an uncertain future.

Both US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban issued statements saying they had agreed to sign the accord on February 29 in Doha, following the one-week partial truce. “Upon a successful implementation of this understanding, signing of the US-Taliban agreement is expected to move forward,” Pompeo said, adding that negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government would “start soon thereafter”. Afghanistan’s National Security Council spokesman Javed Faisal and Taliban sources earlier said the “reduction in violence” be-

tween US, Taliban and Afghan security forces would begin Saturday. The United States has been in talks with the Taliban for more than a year to secure a deal in which it would pull out thousands of troops in return for Taliban security guarantees and a promise to hold peace talks with the government in Kabul. A reduction in violence would show the Taliban can control their forces and demonstrate good faith ahead of any signing, which would see the Pentagon withdraw about half of the 12,00013,000 troops currently in Afghanistan. In a statement, the

Taliban said warring parties would “create a suitable security situation” ahead of a deal signing. One Taliban source in Pakistan said that if an agreement was signed on February 29, talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, needed to cement a broader peace deal, would be slated to start on March 10. The announcement was hailed by the international community, with NATO saying the deal could make way for “sustainable peace” in Afghanistan, while Russia labelled it an “important event” for the ending the war.

Pakistan, which helped facilitate the talks between the US and the militants, also welcomed the news. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was set to address the nation late Friday night, days after officially winning a second term in office. In southern Kandahar province, which is seen as the Taliban’s heartland, one insurgent told AFP he had received orders to stand down. But another Taliban commander based in Kandahar, Hafiz Saeed Hedayat, said he had only been ordered to refrain from attacking major cities and highways.

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Office of the Seyochung Area Student's Union Our hearts were filled with sorrow and our eyes with tears upon hearing the distressing news of our spiritual guider and mentor. Though he may not be with us physically, we know that he will always be in our hearts and minds. He was always praying for us. Now we do the same for our beloved LATE TETSANGMONG PASTOR. We extend our most sincere condolence. May his soul live in God's Eternal Rest. With Love & prayers from SASU Family K-504

LATE NIKHULI H ACHUMI Born on 12:07:1989 – Passed Away 19 February 2020 The family of Late Nikhuli H Achumi (Lochomi Village) wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindness, and for the condolences and support that we have received at this difficult time. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the doctors and nurses of Olive Christian Hospital for the wonderful care during her time with you. Almighty God bless you all abundantly. With sincere thanks and appreciation. (Loving family members and relatives) DP-1346

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2nd Dec, 1995 – 13th Feb. 2020 We, the bereaved family of Late Yanglimong Rudy wishes to acknowledge the many, Thank you for your kindness in remembering our family with your support, prayers and helping us physically, materially, and financially. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated by the entire family. We express our special thanks to:1. Sangtam Baptist Lithro/Women Ministry/Prayer Group/BYE Kohima. 2. Sangtamlarü Thisngmüjang Kohima 3. Nengse yuva Kohima 4. Sangtam Union/Sangtam Students Union Kohima 5. Alisopur Union/Alisopur Students Union Kohima 6. Alisopur fellowship Dimapur 7. Hon'ble Minister Shri Tongpang Ozukum PWD (Mechanical) 8. Hon'ble Speaker Shri Sharingain NLA 9. Hon'ble MLA Shri, Muthingnyuba Sangtam 52 A/C Longkhim Chari 10. Shri, Temjenyabang C.F 11. Doctors & Nurses of Gendox Hospital New Delhi 12. Doctors & Nurses of Naga Hospital Kohima 13. Officers and Staff Assembly Sectt 14. Assembly Staff Welfare 15. Staff and Colleagues of NLA 16. Beat Device Kohima. 17. NIET Kohima 18. Quasar Club Kohima. 19. Symbios Creation Pvt Ltd. 20. Gundur Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh. 21. Officers Hill Colony, Chairman, Youth and Families. Though we are unable to mention every individual but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty Lord will always shine upon you and bless you richly. From Loving Mom, Dad, Brothers, Sisters Relatives & Friends. K Y M C

Lt. Gwanilo Kent 23/04/1973 – 14/02/2020 Through this column, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us and supported us through prayers, financial and by physically being present during the illness and demise of our father Lt. Gwanilo Kent on 14/02/2020. We would like to give special thanks to: 1. Tseminyu Town Baptist Church 2. Tseminyu Village Baptist Church 3. R.Khing – Vety & AH, Women Resources Development 4. Gwaruno and family 5. Nokchasashi – ADC Tseminyu 6. ADC Staff Tseminyu 7. Cell group – 5 & 6 Tseminyu town 8. Chekeno Logwa, Tseminyu Village 9. Gwa Logwa, Tseminyu Village 10. Nsun Khel Youth, Tseminyu Town 11. Tseminyu union 12. Grace Fellowship Kohima 13. Class 10 Batch-2010 of DBS Tseminyu 14. V F A 27th Batch 2020 Miziphema 15. Alder College Student Union, Kohima 16. Baptist College, Kohima We regret our inability to mention each and every individual but may the Almighty God Bless all of you abundantly. Loving Wife & Children K-505

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“God’s plan will always be greater and more beautiful despite our disappointments” Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to thousands of people who stood by us spiritually, physically and materially supporting us with your loving and caring presence during the darkest hour at the sudden demise of our beloved daughter at Kohima. We pray God Almighty bless you all abundantly in return for your good deeds. Mr. & Mrs. Atuo Kapfo & Family K-497

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-pop superstars BTS released their new album “Map of the Soul: 7” Friday, breaking records even before it came out as the country’s most pre-ordered album ever and its lead single making its debut on video app TikTok. BTS -- or Bangtan Sonyeondan, which translates as Bulletproof Boy Scouts -- have gained a huge global following, becoming the first K-pop group to top charts in the US and Britain with a string of sold-out shows in Los Angeles, Paris and London’s Wembley Stadium. Their latest effort was given a simultaneous worldwide release online at 6 pm South Korean time (0900 GMT). Just 30 minutes later, the video for its lead single “ON” -- a song about the artists’ aspirations and sense of purpose -- had been viewed by nearly half a million fans on YouTube, with more than 134,000 comments. “We’ve voluntarily entered this beautiful prison,” the song’s lyrics read. “Even when we fall, we rise again, as we always have.” The hashtag

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#BTSComeback2020 trended following the release, as well as #WeONWithBTS, with fans posting videos of themselves in tears after listening to the album. “Can we just appreciate how perfect the choreography, those moves, those voice, and those faces? I’m speechless,” one fan posted on Twitter. Another wrote: “I’ve been crying listening to the songs without knowing the meanings of the lyrics... how am I gonna cope when lyric translations come out?” - Seven years The album’s title alludes to both the number of members in the band and the time since the group made their debut. The song “ON” is “like a diary of our past seven years”, member RM told Apple Music before the release. “We stumble from time to time but we got back up,” he said. “It’s like a declaration that we have admitted our destiny.” The group had managed to “expand out musical spectrum”, RM added. “In 2013 we had a per-

formance in front of 300 people, 500 people. But now we are doing stadium tours, so everything’s got bigger and happier.” “Map of the Soul: 7” was the most pre-ordered South Korean album of all time, with more than four million copies sold before its release. The group had rolled out a 30-second preview “ON” exclusively on TikTok Thursday, momentarily causing the app to crash. They are the first band to introduce a single via the short-form video platform, and the snippet offered a challenge calling on fans to use the music to create their own videos. More than 33,000 videos were made using the track by Friday morning, showing fans dancing to the song in classrooms, bedrooms, airport terminals and elsewhere. But one dark cloud on the band’s otherwise stellar horizon has emerged: a high-profile concert initially scheduled for March 8 in Daegu has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in the city. (AFP)

ollywood veteran Al Pacino doesnt like to remember the 1970s because it was “a dark period” of his life. Pacino forayed into the digital space with “Hunters”, a series about vigilantes seeking to bring justice to Nazis hiding in 1970s in the US. Asked if doing the show took him back to the era, Pacino said: “Nothing takes me back to the ‘70s, no. I just can’t go back there. No. I’m, I’m in the ‘70s right now as I speak to you, and there’s no ‘70s costumes going on. It’s a dark period of my life. It was very fruitful for - you know, I was in very good movies at the time, and lots happened to me. But there’s something dark about where I was at, at that time. I was a little bit more, I think getting, you know, taking drugs and drinking and all that in the 1970s. It was a bit, a little over the top,” he added. “Hunters” is a conspiracy thriller, produced by the award-winning Jordan Peele. It follows a group of

Nazi hunters in New York. The group is known as the Hunters. Set in the late 1970s, the show is about Pacino’s character Meyer Offerman, who is on a quest to find a team who will help him violently hunt down Nazis living in the city and planning to start the Fourth Reich in the US. The series went live on Amazon Prime Video on February 21. The series also stars Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone, Greg Austin, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek, Dylan Baker and Lena Olin. (IANS)

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A.R. Rahman set to debut as writer-producer with ‘99 Songs’

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ndian music maestro A.R. Rahman forays into script writing and film production with the upcoming musical-romance drama “99 Songs”. The experience, the Oscar-winning singercomposer says, was quite a challenge. “When you are composing the music of a film, you have a director who is very experienced, you have a lyrics writer and there is the producer, too. So, we usually sit, and then jam and exchange ideas. But in this film, I am the writer. So, the writer does something which the producer doesn’t like -- who incidentally is also me (laughs). Then, if I come out it, he (points at the film’s director Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy) doesn’t like it. So, we did three to four versions of each song with different tunes and arrangements. Till three months back, a lot of things were changing and now it is in front of you. It was an exhausting but beautiful experience,” said Rahman, while interacting with the media at the music

Whatever we will do, we will follow their plans. We are just like students waiting for them to say the magical words. They have been great so far and I hope they push it up and take your (media) suggestion seriously,” he said. Backed by Rahlaunch of the film. He was man’s production company accompanied by co-writer YM Movies, “99 Songs” is and director Vishwesh Krish- presented by Mukesh Amnamoorthy and film’s lead bani’s Jio Studios. Set to reactor Ehan Bhatt. lease in the summer, the film Besides winning two will play in three languages, Oscars for “Slumdog Mil- Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. lionare” (Best Original Song ‘99 Songs’ is directed by and Best Original Score), Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, Rahman has also won six former frontman of the hardNational Film Awards, two core band Scribe, who has Grammy Awards, a BAFTA previously helmed the MTV Award, and a Golden Globe shows “The Dewarists” and Award, besides numerous “Bring On The Night”. popular awards in BollyBesides co-writing and wood and down South. In producing the film, Rah2010, the government of man has also composed Indi awarded him Padma the original score and 15 Bhushan, the nation’s third- songs for the film, starring highest civilian award. newcomers Ehan Bhat and Does his stature as a Edilsey Vargas. The film world figure in contempo- also features Rahul Ram of rary music make it PUBLIC easy for NOTICE the rock band Indian Ocean, his film to find aBeware worldwide composer Ranjit Barot, with of these two fraudsters This two “That’s persons namely Michael andManisha Sushil Kumar has been release? the hope. Jio Lotha actors Koirala and cheating some persons by promising them to give them job in the Police (Studios) is involved with our Lisa Ray. Department and taking money from them, so please beware of this two film and they have the plans. (IANS) fraudsters/persons. WC-72

Tetseo Sisters and Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) mentor Classical Maestro and Grammy Awardee Padma Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt performed a collaborative fusion music concert at the SBI Wealth Annual Investment Conclave program held on February 17 at Taj Bengal Kolkata. Seen in picture, Tetseo Sisters flanked by bassist Timothy Aonok, guitarist Mhaseve Tetseo, Panditji and his tabla accompanist.

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India beat Australia by 17 runs in opener Sydney, Feb 21 (PTI): Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav bowled a magical spell in her comeback game to steer India to a comfortable 17-run win over defending champions Australia in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Friday. Put in to bat, India struggled to a below par 132 before Poonam (4/19 in 4 overs) foxed the Aussies with her googlies, turning the match decisively into her team’s favour. Australia, who have won the competition four times in six editions, were all out for 115 in 19.5 overs Poonam, who missed the preceding tri-series due to a hand injury, also got good support from other bowlers including pacer Shikha Pandey. The 28-year-old from Agra was on a hat-trick but narrowly missed out as wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia dropped a difficult chance. The tournament-opener saw a record 13,000 plus attendance with a sizeable chunk supporting India. India next play against Bangladesh in Perth on Feb-

Indian players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner in the first game of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in Sydney on Friday. (AP/PTI)

ruary 24. Australia were off to a good start to their chase with opener Alyssa Healy making a 35-ball 51, laced with six boundaries and a six. However, Indian spinners led by Poonam triggered a collapse as Australia

suddenly slipped to 82 for six. Poonam (4/19) snapped four wickets, two in successive deliveries in the 12th over, to break the back of Australia’s chase. Ashleigh Gardner (34 off 36) tried her bit but didn’t

get any support from the other end. Earlier, India squandered a flying start to end up with a below-par total. Sixteen-year-old Shafali Verma took India to 40 for no loss in four overs with a typically aggressive 29 off

15 balls but her fall derailed the innings as the other batters disappointed. Deepti Sharma made a composed 46-ball 49 in the second half of the innings but the firepower that India needed in the death overs was badly missing. India were cruising initially with Shafali taking the opposition to the cleaners, hitting five fours and a six. However, left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen (2/24) snapped two quick wickets, Smriti Mandhana (10 off 11) and Harmanpreet (2 off 5) to reduce India to 47 for three. Deepti then shared 53 runs with Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 33) to bring up the 100 in the 16th over. For Australia, Ellyse Perry (1/15) and Delissa Kimmince (1/24) were the other wicket-takers. Brief Score: India: 132 for 4 in 20 overs (Deepti Sharma 49, Shafali 29; Jess Jonaseen 2/24) Australia: 115 in 19.5 overs (Alyssa Healy 51; Poonam Yadav 4/19)

DYO felicitates 48th ASA wrestling meet winners

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K O H I M A , F EB 2 1 (NPN): Dapfhütsumia Youth Organisation (DYO) Kohima village felicitated its members who won at the recently concluded 48th Angami Sports Association (ASA) Wrestling Meet in a function held at Dapfhütsumia Indoor Stadium on Friday. The three wrestlers, Menuosetuo Yiese (21) champion of 48th ASA Wrestling Meet, 1st runnerup Kezhaseluo-o Pienyii (21) and 2nd runners-up Seyiekhrietuo Yiese were felicitated.

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The winners along with others during the Dapfhütsumia Youth Organisation felicitation programme on Friday (NP)

Kelhouphilie Kire, three wrestlers and said pride for the village as well chairman, Dapfhütsumia that wining such titles in as for the Khel. He also Council congratulated the the tribe level meet was a encouraged the winners

to give their best in the upcoming state level wrestling meet to be held in March. GBs, elders from the Khel, former wrestling champions and others also addressed the gathering. The programme was chaired by Vituonyü Khezhie, president, DYO and invocation was offered by Ruokuolhoulie Kire, deacon, Khedi Baptist Kehou. Special songs were presented by Thejasenuo Kire and Dziesekhrienuo Keretsü. Altogether, four wrestlers from D Khel will participate in the upcoming Nagaland wrestling meet.

Modi to launch 1st Khelo India University Games

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Yeshaneh smashes half marathon WR

Abu Dhabi, Feb 21 (Agencies): Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh smashed the half marathon world record by 20 seconds on Friday to win the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) event in the United Arab Emirates on Friday. Yeshaneh crossed the finish line in one hour, four minutes and 31 seconds at the World Athletics Gold Label road race, eclipsing the previous record of 1:04:51 set by Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei in Valencia in 2017. Marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei finished second, and her time was also two seconds inside Jepkosgei’s mark. Both Yeshaneh and Kosgei were wearing a version of Nike’s Vaporfly shoes, which have featured in several other track and road records in the last three years. Some earlier models of the shoe were banned by World Athletics last month, but the latest one launched by Nike complies with the rules to limit carbon plate usage and sole thickness for elite races.

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New Delhi, Feb 21 (PTI): Veteran Indian leftarm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Friday announced retirement from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect. The 33-year-old last played for India in 2013 during Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell Test against the West Indies in Mumbai. In all, he played 24 Tests between 2009 and 2013 in which he took 113 wickets. “I am writing this letter to tender my formal retirement from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect,” Ojha said in a statement on his Twitter account. “To be an Indian

Government Polytechnic Seithekama C sports meet held Di m ap u r , F e b 2 1 (NPN): The 2nd annual sports meet of Government Polytechnic Seithekema C, Dimapur was held on February 14 and 15 with Aboli Metha, principal, NPTS, Chumoukedima as special guest. Speaking at the inaugural programme, the special guest encouraged the students to take part in outdoor sports activities apart from their studies. She also opined that the students are here not by compulsion but by choice as they all have sat for the entrance test and

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR MOST BELOVED FATHER

LT. NEILASA KIEWHUO “Those who walks uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death” Isaiah 57: 2

A year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode but your love and memories are still alive with us. Every moment we missed you deeply with silent tears.

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maximum advantage of the opportunity and participate in the games. Altogether, 60 students participated in various events. Invocation was offered by Er. Kulifi Fithu while Aonuksung administered the oath.

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Late Mapangtemla (Changdang Village) Born:03/11/1915 – Died: 14/02/2020 We share and express nothing but joy towards our Almighty Lord for blessing our beloved mother/grandmother/great-grandmother with such a long and blessed fruitful life! We convey profound gratitude to all the well-wishers, family, friends and relatives for being with us during our time of need and for supporting us with all means. It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly. Sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family members

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C u ttac k , F e b 2 1 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first-ever Khelo India University Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. The Prime Minister will launch the multi-disciplinary sporting event through a video conference facility. As many as 3400 athletes from 159 universities across the country will vie for top honours across 17 disciplines, including rugby which is among the six team events. Ace sprinter Dutee Chand, who is a student of KIIT, the host university, is excited to be part of the event. “I may make the grade on the strength of my world ranking (currently no. 54 in 100m and no. 43 in 200m) but I really want to make it to the Olympic Games by achieving the qualification standard,” she said. There are other talented athletes like Mangalore University’s triple jumper Jay Shah, his team-mate long distance runner Narendra Pratap Singh, Pune University’s long distance runner Komal Jagadale and Acharya Nagarjuna University’s sprinter Yarraji Jyothi, who can lift the quality of competition in track and field sport.

cricketer and represent the country at the highest level was always a dream I cherished as a youngster. “I fall short of words to describe how fortunate I have been to have lived my dream and earned the love and respect of my fellow countrymen,” he added. From 18 ODIs, he grabbed 21 wickets. He also played six T20 Internationals. Ojha, who competed for erstwhile Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the IPL, was once reported for having a suspect action in 2014. He underwent corrective rehabilitation and was cleared in 2015.

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Chennaiyin FC seal ISL play-offs spot KAMAC organises auto cross Mumbai, Feb 21 (Agencies): Lucian Goian's strike helped Chennaiyin FC beat Mumbai City FC 1-0 and qualify for the playoffs in the Indian Super League (ISL) 201920 season on Friday at the Mumbai Football Arena. The former Mumbai City defender scored in the 83rd minute to ensure Chennaiyin FC's berth in the play-offs. Jorge Costa began with two changes to the team that was trounced by FC Goa. Bipin and Bidyananda Singh were dropped in favour of Amine Chermiti and Sourav Das respectively. The formation remained 4-2-3-1. A terse 15 minutes signalled the opening of the game with Chennaiyin dominating possession. Lallianzuala Chhangte blazed over a shot from the left-hand side before Mumbai City cranked up the pressure. First, Rafique's optimistic drive was deflected just wide by Jerry Lalrin-

Players of Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC fight for the ball during their ISL match at the Mumbai Football Arena on Friday.

zuala 20 yards from goal. Then, from almost the same spot, Diego Carlos was teed up by Mohammed Larbi three minutes later. The Brazilian ripped a low drive which was just parried back into play by Kaith. Luckily for the Chennaiyin shot-stopper, the ball fell past an onrushing Mumbai City attacker as Laldinliana Ralte

Nagaland girls beat Arunachal in One Day Trophy

Dimapur, Feb 21 (NPN): Nagaland defeated Arunachal Pradesh by 4 wickets in the Women’s Under 19 One Day Trophy (2019-20) played at YS Raja Reddy ACA Cricket Stadium, Kadapa. After winning the toss, Arunachal Pradesh scored 146 losing all wickets in 47.5 overs. Megha scored 51 runs while D Popi contributed 31 runs to the team’s total. For Nagaland, Gunjan claimed 6 wickets while Soyimkumla took 2 wickets. Chasing 146, Nagaland reached the target with 10

overs remaining. Antima and Swati scored 33 runs and 25 runs respectively. For Arunachal Pradesh, Megha took 2 wickets. In the Women’s Senior One Day Trophy (2019-20), Nagaland defeated Mizoram by 8 wickets at Siechem Stadium, Puducherry on Friday. Batting first, Mizoram scored 46 runs losing all wickets in 40.5overs. Chasing the low total, Nagaland reached the target in 27 overs. Nazma and Madhumonti scored unbeaten 38 and 23 runs respectively.

Vanguard Old Boys top MPL table

Dimapur, Feb 21 (NPN): The first game week of LirunaS Morning Premier League ended on Friday with Morning FC playing out a 1-1 draw against Gethemgo FC at D-Khel ground, Seikhazou. At the end of week 1, Vanguard Old Boys sits atop the points table after their thumping 6-0 win over Merhulietsa FC. Morung United FC are in second spot on goal difference after their 3-1 win over Gazelle FC. Kohima Raiders and All Blacks complete the top 4 after both won their respective opening matches.

cleared away. Chennaiyin had a narrow brush at the other end as a well-drifted corner wasn't cleared at all. Kaith however, pounced to end all hope Diego Carlos had of shunting it into the back of the net. Mumbai City seemed pumped after the half-time interval and had the first real opportunity of the

half.

Diego Carlos fizzed in a free-kick, won by Moudou Sougou. However, Sougou was unable to get the deciding touch, with his header drifting out for a goal kick. The game spun around on its head in the two minutes that followed. Firstly, Amine Chermiti, sent through on goal by a brilliant ball from midfield, was

fouled by Vishal Kaith right on the edge of the box. Interpretation of the rule seemed to suggest that the Chennayin number one should've been sent off. Yet, the keeper was only shown a yellow, despite Mumbai protesting for the red. Chennaiyin then broke clear with Chhangte who rushed through on goal with only Amrinder Singh to beat. However, the Chennayin winger was tripped by Sourav Das and the Mumbai midfielder was sent off. Chennaiyin finally took the lead in the 83rd minute. Lucian Goian remained unmarked as a corner from the right swung in. With Mumbai City failing to clear, the defender tucked in a shot past Amrinder to seal the deal for the away side. As the referee blew his full-time whistle, the Islanders bid adieu to their own titanic bid of making the ISL semi-finals and it was sunk by the Marina Machchans.

Winners of the Adrenalised Escapade Vol-01 Auto Cross Car Racing Competition.

Dimapur, Feb 21 (NPN): The Karbi Anglong Motorsports Adventure Club (KAMAC) organised the 1st Adrenalised Escapade Vol-01 Auto Cross Car Racing Competition on February 19 at SAI Stadium, Chutianala, Diphu on Wednesday. In the SUV category, Larry Mukhim (1:11:72 nano second) from Shillong secured the first position, Anguzo Sekhoshe (1:14:16) from Kohima came in second and Ewellson Lingdoh

(1:15:12) from Shillong bagged the third place. In the 1000cc and below, Ewellson Lingdoh (1:14:60) from Shillong emerged as the winner, Ronan Bazeley (1:15:56) from Shillong came in second and Tomito Shohe from Dimapur bagged the third position. While in the above 1000cc category, Ewellson Lingdoh (1:17:72) from Shillong bagged the first position followed by Larry Mukhim (1:12:00) in the second and Jesicca

Yepthomi (1:1: 62) from Dimapur in the third position. T h e r o o k i e d r ive r award was awarded to Theja Kire (2:4:69) and best local driver was awarded to Nikon Teron (2:4:00). Prize money of Rs.50,000, Rs.30,000 and Rs.20,000 were given to the first, second and third in all the categories. More than 60 competitors from Meghalaya, Nagaland, Guwahati and Karbi Anglong participated in the competition.

1st Test: India struggle to 122/5 on Day 1 against NZ Wellington, Feb 21 (IANS): Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane held one end as India found themselves struggling on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve on Friday. At Stumps which the umpires were forced to call early after rains washed out the entire last session, India were 122/5 with Rahane and Rishabh Pant batting on 38 and 10, respectively. Earlier, after being put into bat in rather difficult circumstances, which included overcast conditions and a fairly green track, the visitors didn’t have a great start as they lost young opener Prithvi Shaw quite early. Shaw, who scored a couple of boundaries, was undone by a peach of a delivery by Tim Southee, who disturbed the woodwork in the fifth over and sent back the Indian opener back in the dressing room at his

individual score of 16. Cheteshwar Pujara, who is being termed as the new ‘wall’ of Indian Test team, then tried to steady the ship with other opener Mayank Agarwal. However, after playing out 42 deliveries, Pujara became the first Test scalp of debutant Kyle Jamieson. The good length delivery bowled by the tall, right-arm pacer jagged of a length and Pujara could only manage a fine edge and was caught by keeper BJ Watling after contributing with 11. Skipper Virat Kohli, who came in next, continued his poor run of form in the ongoing tour and was caught at first slip by Ross Taylor off the bowling of Jamieson. Kohli scored just two runs off seven deliveries and his wicket left India reeling at 40/3. H oweve r, R a h a n e then joined forces with

Ajinkya Rahane bats against New Zealand during the first Test match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday. (AP/PTI)

Agarwal and made sure of the session. India went Agarwal, who had weaththe visitors didn’t lose any into Lunch at 79/3. ered the first two hours further wicket till the end In the second session, with remarkable compo-

sure, couldn’t stay long and was caught at fine-leg as he top-edged a rising Trent Boult delivery off his hips after sharing a valuable 48-run partnership with Rahane. Hanuma Vihari (7) looked shaky right from the start and became the third scalp of debutant Kyle Jamieson, who got him caught behind. However, Pant who was drafted into the playing XI in place of Wriddhiman Saha, played with utmost composure and made sure India didn’t lose any further wickets till the end of the session. Not a single ball could be bowled in the final session as heavy rainfall started to pour and continued for long, thus forcing the match officials to call the end of the day’s play. Brief Scores: 122/5 (Ajinkya Rahane 38*, Mayank Agarwal 34; Kyle Jamieson 3/38)

Europa League: Arsenal beat Olympiacos 1-0 Man Utd held 1-1 by Club Brugge

Alexandre Lacazette celebrates with Arsenal team-mates after scoring the winning goal during their Europa League last-32 tie match against Olympiacos.

Lo n d o n, F e b 2 1 (Agencies): Alexandre Lacazette scored a late winner to secure Arsenal a 1-0 win at Olympiacos and hand the Gunners a significant advantage in their Europa League last-32 tie. Mikel Arteta’s men looked to be heading for an underwhelming goalless draw in Piraeus, but Lacazette struck nine minutes from time to get Arsenal a potentially vital away goal ahead of the return leg in London. The Gunners had little difficulty taking control and should have netted early on when Lacazette was guilty of a dreadful miss, and the visitor failed to craft a better opportunity until late on. Olympiacos generally appeared happy to hold on for a stalemate, but that

approach backfired when Lacazette turned in Bukayo Saka’s pass, putting Arsenal in complete control of the tie. After surviving an early scare when Bernd Leno denied Mathieu Valbuena, Lacazette missed a glorious chance for the Gunners, somehow shooting wide from about eight yards having been teed up by Gabriel Martinelli. Leno had to be alert again a few moments later, making a reaction save after Giorgos Masouras’ cross was deflected goalwards by David Luiz. A second opportunity came Lacazette’s way just before the break, but Ousseynou Ba crucially got a touch to divert his fierce volley over the crossbar. The contest became a

cagier affair after the break, with Arsenal controlling possession but doing little to hurt an Olympiacos side seemingly content to absorb pressure. But Arsenal finally produced some spark in attack through Saka in the 81st minute, the 18-year-old talent driving at the defence and feeding Lacazette, who tapped in from close range. Sokratis Papastathopoulos almost doubled Arsenal’s advantage when his late header came back off the crossbar. Arsenal hosts Everton in the Premier League on Sunday and Olympiacos goes to defending Greek Super League champion PAOK the same day. They resume hostilities at Emirates Stadium next Thursday.

Anthony Martial struck a potentially important away goal as Manchester United drew 1-1 with Club Brugge in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie. The France international cancelled out an opening goal from Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis to give Solskjaer’s side a slight advantage heading into the return game at Old Trafford. Andreas Pereira had United’s first attempt after 14 minutes, with Simon Mignolet pushing his low effort. The Red Devils found themselves behind just a minute later. Dennis raced onto a Mignolet goal kick and, with Romero having strayed foolishly far from his line, the forward lobbed the ball over the United keeper, who could only watch it bobble into the net. United were stuck in first gear and Romero had to be well-positioned to deny Dennis a second from close range after the visitors failed to clear from the edge of the box. Brugge’s lead looked comfortable until they handed United an equaliser. Maxim De Cuyper’s throw-in from inside the opposition half bounced away from Brandon Mechele, and Martial pounced, driving towards goal and slotting the ball past Mignolet. United finished strongly but could not carve out a chance for a winner, leaving the tie nicely poised ahead of next Thursday’s return fixture.

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