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NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Union Budget 2021 with focus on 6 pillars to energise the economy which has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic. In her speech, Sitharaman mentioned that this year’s budget proposals rest on six pillars-- Health and Well-Being, Physical and Financial capital and infrastructure, Inclusive Development for Aspirational India, Reinvigorating Human Capital, Innovation and R&D, Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. Unlike earlier occasions, the minister stood in the second row of the Treasury benches as she read out the speech from a tablet placed on a short lectern. It was also her shortest budget speech (110-minute) in three years. The Budget for the fiscal year beginning April made no changes in personal or corporate tax rates but raised customs duties on certain auto parts, mobile phone components and solar panels in order to provide impetus to domestic manufacturing. In her third budget, Sitharaman proposed a vehicle scrappage policy, Rs 20,000 crore recapitalisation of public sector banks, divestment of some state-owned lenders and sale of nonstrategic PSUs with a view to bolstering an economy that plunged into its deepest recorded slump amid the pandemic outbreak.
LH demands action for non completion of bridge over Doyang DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Lotha Hoho (LH) has urged upon the authorities responsible to take action against the executive engineer (R&B) Dimapur Division and the contractor for non completion of bridge over Doyang at Liphanyan under NFHR. In a statement, LH chairman Mhondamo Ovung and general secretary S Abenthung Ngullie alleged that, after erecting only the left bank abutment and two pillars, only about 30% of the work was complete, even as the EE had already paid the contractor Rs 18,49,73,074, which is 75% of the total amount. This, according to LH, amounted to fraudulent payment of bill without commensurate work. LH said it raised the issue at the January 28, 2021 meeting of the Wokha District and Development Board at Liphanyan village. (Cont’d on p-8)
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‘Fake budget’ will benefit big corporates, says Oppn Opposition on Monday criticized the Narendra Modi government’s ninth Budget and termed it the “fake budget” and a procorporate move. Among the main issues raised by members of Opposition parties were privatisation of resources, lack of impetus for the agricultural sector and absence of substantial measures for middle and low income groups. Congress leader and former Finance minister, P. Chidambaram said Sitharaman deceived the poor, the working class, the migrants, the farmers, the industrial units that had been closed down permanently, and those who had lost their jobs, and there is no heart behind the budget. He dubbed the claims of increased allocation for health a “conjurer’s trick”. “She (Sitharaman) added the one-time cost of vaccination (Rs. 35,000 crore) and the Finance Commission grants amounting to Rs. 49,214 crore and included the allocations to the Department of Water and Sanitation. Shorn of these add-ons, the allocations for
Health were Rs. 72,934 crore in 2020-21 and Rs. 79,602 crore in 2021-22. Given inflation, the increase is practically nil,” he added. There has been no change in the indirect tax regime which the common man was expecting following a tough year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rahul Gandhi, Congress: Forget putting cash in the hands of people, the Modi government plans to handover India’s assets to his crony capitalist friends. Derek O’Brien, TMC: India’s first paperless budget is also a 100% visionless budget. Theme of the ‘fake budget’ is ‘sell India’. Tejashwi Yadav, RJD: Budget is not for the development of India, but for its sale. Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) : Budget is neither for the people nor for the much publicised “V-shaped revival of economy, but for a K-shaped rich becoming richer, poor poorer.” Samajwadi Party: Budget is directly, indirectly dedicated to corporate groups.
NPF seeks restraining of 7 MLAs Govt agrees to meet demands of JVC from attending Assembly session Correspondent
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KOHIMA, FEB 1 (NPN): Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench has fixed February 8 for hearing the Interlocutory Application (IA) filed by Naga People’s Front’s (NPF) seeking the court’s intervention to restrain seven of its suspended MLAs from taking part in the forthcoming Assembly session scheduled from February 12. NPF stated that the disqualification case had been delayed and therefore the party submitted its prayer before the Court to restrain the seven legislators from entering the Assembly till the disposal of the writ petition as “the purpose of the 10th Schedule is being defeated by dilatory means.” Representatives of the respondents appeared online at a hearing on Monday afternoon, while the representative of the petitioner was personally present. Later, speaking to a section
of media persons at the high court, Supreme Court lawyer Siddharth Borgohain, representing the petitioners, referred to the delayed process on the disqualification petition on the NLA speaker’s part, and said this was supposed to be disposed within three months as per the law of the land. Expressing his dismay at the speaker’s ruling after having being kept the decision pending for almost 15 months without looking at the evidence provided on July 14, 2020, Borgohain said his client then went ahead and filed a writ petition challenging the speaker’s judgment. Borgohain claimed that the high court judge, after hearing both the parties, appreciated the substantial questioning of laws involved and took cognizance of the facts. And considering the urgency and facts, he said the court fixed February 8 for final hearing of both the interlocutory application and Writ Petition.
KO H I M A , F E B 1 (NPN): The State government has decided to meet the demands of Jotsoma Village Council (JVC) after chief minister Neiphiu Rio intervened. A meeting held under the chief minister’s chairmanship at his residential office here on Monday and attended by officials of public health engineering (PHE) and school education departments and Jotsoma village representatives took some key decisions on the issue. The meeting decided that either the State gover nment would move for creation of 12 grade IV posts and provide 12 regular jobs to villagers wherein a revenue
sharing arrangement with the department concerned would be worked out with respect to water tax, or, as per the old agreement, 18 posts of work-charged employees would be provided, if so desired by the village. While Gover nment High School (GHS) and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) have already been upgraded and work order for GHS has already been issued, construction of a building for GHSS would be taken up at the earliest. Consequently construction of the hostel, as demanded, would be taken up in the works programme for 20212022. Regarding constr uction of a fullsized playground at the village, Rio asked
the village authorities to earmark a suitable location and execute the project by themselves, adding that the government would provide an amount of Rs 1 crore for the purpose, of which Rs 25 lakh would be sanctioned immediately so that the project could be started at the earliest. And out of the total earmarked amount of Rs 1 crore, he said Rs 25 lakh would be set aside for construction of the rostrum while rest of the amount (Rs 75 lakh) would be used for excavation and preparation of the playground. The chief minister directed the PHE department to provide water supply to the village and ensure quality control when carrying out any construction work.
SC accepts resignation of Nagaland Lokayukta NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Supreme Cour t Monday accepted the resignation of Nagaland Lokayukta Justice (retd) Uma Nath Singh, days after he said he was willing to step down as suggested by the apex court provided the state government or others are restrained from initiating any kind of action or “defaming him in media” based on the pending plea. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian said that Justice (retd) Singh should be adequately protected when he goes to Nagaland to collect his belongings. The apex court allowed him to resign from his post as the head of the ombudsman subject to certain conditions. Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the retired judge, had earlier filed in the top court a note containing willingness of Justice (retd) Singh to resign. The bench had earlier asked the senior lawyer to take instruction on the
NFHRCC meeting on Feb 5
DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): As resolved in the meeting January 30, 2021 along with the 11 Dimapur-based tribal hohos, the Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has informed that a consultative meeting with all the elected members of the 11 tribes on the issue of the Foothills Road (now christened as Trans Nagaland Expressway) would to be held on February 5, 2021 at 11am at Hotel Japfu, Kohima. In a press release, NFHRCC assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe has requested all the MLAs of the 11 Naga tribes and the tribal hohos to attend the proposed meeting.
IMA begins relay Govt issues SOP for hunger strike reopening of schools
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Indian Medical Association (IMA) said its members and modern medicine doctors have started a relay hunger strike from Monday at over 50 places across the country in protest against a notification by the Central Council of Indian Medicine authorising post-graduate practitioners of Ayurveda to perform general surgical procedures. IMA said the new procedure will lead to “mixopathy”. IMA national president, secretary general and other leaders will visit various places across the country to enhance the public safety movement. The strike will continue till February 14 while women doctors will lead the nationwide hunger (Cont’d on p-8) strike on February 7, it said.
NBCC reaffirms stand on liquor prohibition in State Military stages coup in ‘State govt needs to seriously implement NLTP’ DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has resolved to reaffirm its stand on the issue of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 and has impressed upon the state government to seriously and practically implement the Act. The resolution was adopted at the NBCC 22nd Triennial Convention at Baptist College, Shalom Bible Semi-
nary, Sechü-Zubza, from January 29-31, under the theme “Stronger Together” hosted by Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC). In a communiqué, the NBCC said that the church also consequently resolved to “sincerely carry out the ministry towards the alcoholics and related problems.” A l s o, r e s o l v i n g t o “firmly assert our Christian faith in responding to any Counter Culture”, NBCC affirmed that any policies that were implemented at the cost of compromising Christian faith by organizing official events, which coin-
cide with Sunday worship, would not be entertained by the members of the church. Besides, NBCC resolved to strengthen and intensify ‘Clean Election Campaign’ so as to fight against any form of corruption. It, therefore, urged the government to bring out clean electoral reform. Further, the church also resolved to cooperate with the medical fraternity and government in the fight against containing the Covid-19 pandemic, “while remaining true to the biblical teaching which is the final authority for the Christians.” NBCC
family resolved to remain true to its theme “Stronger Together” by setting up friendship fund to help and support the associations in need. It also resolved to once again revive God’s original purpose for family (husband, wife and children) in working together in partnership, walking together and fellowshipping together. During the convention, the council revisited the ANBC – 77/339 (October 15, 1977) which, refers to “Enlisting of 10, 000 volunteers for the Great Commission Movement of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Myanmar, detains Suu Kyi
NAY PYI TAW, FEB 1 (AP): Myanmar’s military staged a coup Monday and detained senior politicians including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi— a sharp reversal of the significant, if uneven, progress toward democracy the Southeast Asian nation has made following five decades of military rule. An announcement read on military-owned Myawaddy TV said the military would take control of the country for one year. It said (Cont’d on p-8) the seizure was necessary
possibility of Nagaland Lokayukta resigning from the post. The top court was hearing a plea filed by Nagaland government, which has raised questions over the functioning of Lokayukta in the state. Justice (retd) Singh, the former Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, had said in his note that he “submits his resignation” due to “unpleasant circumstances and a very hostile environment” and he was unable to continue as the Chairperson Lokayukta, Nagaland, forthwith. “This court may treat this as his resignation and may pass orders accordingly,” it had said. The ombudsman had said he has “no objection” if a compromise is arrived at in a criminal case involving his one of the earlier personal security officers by a trial court at Kohima. Earlier, the top court had wondered as to how the Lokayukta of Nagaland would discharge his duties in the north-eastern state while sitting in national capital.
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because the government had not acted on the military’s claims of fraud in November’s elections — in which Suu Kyi’s ruling party won a majority of the parliamentary seats up for grabs — and because it allowed the election to go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): The State government Tuesday issued the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the reopening of Schools (for classes 6 to 12) on the preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 and for strict compliance by all concerned throughout the State. Classes will begin from February 8. In an order issued by chief secretary J Alam, stated that SOP outlines various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be taken to prevent spread of COVID-19 when schools resume normal functioning for students of classes 6 to 12. For more details log on to www.nagalandpost.com
Alam takes charge as chief secretary
DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): State government has notified that additional chief secretary to chief minister & development commissioner JAlam would hold the charge of chief secretary, Nagaland with immediate effect.
COVID tally 12099
DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded five new COVID-19 cases-- four in Kohima and one in Tuensang, taking the caseload to 12099. The State currently has 54 active cases, while 11,810 people recovered from the infection and 147 migrated to other states. K Y M C
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Load despatch centre inaugurated in Dmu DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): State load despatch centre (SLDC), which would monitor and control power flow throughout the state, was inaugurated at power house, Nagarjan (Kuda village) here Monday. SLDC, which was formally inaugurated today by engineer-in-chief, Er Shikato Sema, would ensure the integrated grid operations and achieving the maximum economy and efficiency in the operation of power system in the state. The load despatch centre would be responsible for carrying real time operations for grid control and despatch of electricity within the state through secure and economic operation in the state grid in accordance with the grid standards and the state grid code. Speaking the formal
Power department officials after the inauguration of SLDC in Dimapur. inauguration programme, Er. Shikato Sema congratulated the team led by Er Nitovi A. Wotsa, superintending engineer (E) & SLDC head. He said that load despatch centre would prove to be very challenging and interesting at the same time. Earlier, in his technical report, superintending
engineer (transmission), Er. Tiameren Walling explained that the load despatch centre would be responsible for optimum scheduling and despatch of electricity within the state in accordance with the contracts entered into with the licensees or the generating companies operating in the state.
The chief engineer (T&G), Er. N. Mozhui also spoke at the programme, which was chaired by additional chief engineer (T&G). The programme began with invocation by Neikolie Nagi, Pastor, Kuda Baptist Church while superintending engineer (E), Nitovi A. Wotsa proposed the vote of thanks.
DoH&FW conducts farewell programme
Officers at the farewell programme held for retiring officials on January 30 at Kohima.
in his speech conveyed that throughout his 35 years of services, there were also challenges and criticism but he encouraged those present not to be upset when they come. He further added that COVID posed as the greatest challenge, however with the spirit of teamwork, everything was made possible. Meanwhile, voluntary speeches were also delivered by Nagaland InService Doctors Association (NIDA), MDNHAK, CMO & MS of districts, Nursing Association, Health & Family Welfare department and family. Along with principal director, the farewell program was also held for DoH&FW, addl. director Dr. Medemmangyang, jt. director (Nsg), Kenonuo Rutsa and stenographer (grade-II) Pratima Lama.
DIMAPUR: Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoH&FW) organised a farewell programme for retiring principal director, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie at directorate of Health &
Family Welfare on Janu- of Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, ary 30. principal secretary, H&FW A press release by IEC Amardeep Singh Bhatia bureau (DoH&FW) stated and secretary, H&FW Wethat, minister H&FW, S. zope Kenye graced the Pangnyu Phom, home programme. 1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY commissioner government Earlier, Dr. Suokhrie
NU SASRD, Medziphema holds virtual training
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DIMAPUR: College (FAC), deliberated on various topics covering the Those weFazl loveAli don’t go away; Mokokchung conducted two-day workshop theme. Director, Rajiv Gandhi National onthey “intellectual property us rights” through walk beside every day. Institute of Youth Development (RGNIonline-offline blended mode from January YD) Sriperumbudur, Tamil Naidu, prof. 28Unseen, to 29 at FAC, organised collaboraDr. Sibnath Deb attended the workshop unheard, butinalways near; tion with Patent Information Centre (PIC), as chief guest of the inaugural programme still loved, still missed Nagaland State Science and Technology and registrar, RGNIYD, Prof. Vasanthi Council, Department of Science and Tech- Rajendran as guest during the valedictory and Nagaland. very dear. nology, programme. A press release by FAC information Around 60 offline participants and and publicity cell stated that, resource per- 140 online participants took part in the Loving family Jorhat and PIC, programme. Workshop was sponsored by sons from CSIR-NEIST, Assam Science and Technology & Envi- RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, TN as a special ronmental Council, along with the PIC, initiative to promote youth in North East Nagaland Science and Technology Council India.
GPRN/NSCN commemorates 42nd ‘Rising Day’ DIMAPUR: GPRN/ NSCN commemorated the “42nd rising day” of NSCN at council headquarter, Khehoi designated camp on January 31. A press release by GPRN/NSCN through its MIP stated that unlike past years, the rising day of NSCN was commemorated and observed with a solemn thanksgiving devotional service and commitment to God. Speaking at the programme as guest speaker, NPAC member, GPRN/ NSCN, Hojei Swu while extending his greeting and paying respect and homage upon fallen Naga heroes, dwelled upon the back-
NPAC member, GPRN/ NSCN Hojei Swu. ground and how National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed on January 31, 1980 with the sole purpose of establishing a sovereign Naga nation. Sharing his optimism that the blessing and guidance of the Almighty would
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DIMAPUR: NU SASRD, Medziphema in collaboration with state Department of Agriculture, under the initiative of dean NU SASRD prof. Akali Sema organised a seven-day virtual practical training from January 18 to 25 on “virtual training on ecological farming” for the B.Sc (Agri) 2nd and 3rd year students. A press release by NU SASRD project assistant, STINER-TFC, Rokosieno Zao stated that SPREAD NE, secretary general, Samir Bordoloi was the resource person. The training programme was divided into different sessions which covered various topics, while each session had some practical activities for the students as assignments. During one of the sessions, a video clip on ecological farming known as the “food forest” owned by the resource person was shared with the students. He also shared on how he started as an agripreneur. Meanwhile, the overall training programme revolved around preservation and sustenance of ecological farming system and discussions ad well as feedbacks were encouraged from the participants after every session. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by prof. AkaliSema and facilitated by HoD, agricultural extension, prof. KK Jha, while Tatkung gave a feedback on behalf of the student participants. Concluding remark was given by dean, SASRD. Altogether, a total number of 60 participants attended theDP-630 training programme.
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surely prevail upon Naga people’s aspiration and that the sacrifices and blood of the “valiant Naga soldiers” would not go in vain, he urged the gathering to stand strong and determined. Earlier, the programme began with an obituary moment in honour of the martyrs who had fought and sacrificed for the aspiration of Naga people. Spiritual message and prayer for GPRN/ NSCN members was also heard from Pastor, CHQ, Vikato Aye. The programme concluded with mass prayer for the near and dear ones of the martyrs and well-being of Naga people.
Career guidance seminar at Old Showuba village DIMAPUR: One-day career guidance seminar was organised by Bethel Baptist School Hostel (BBHS) in collaboration with Showuba Students Union (SSU) at BBS auditorium, Old Showuba village, Dimapur on January 30. A press release by BBS proprietor, Kumjimong and SSU president, Resunkiu stated that, resource persons were Apem Hongvah proprietor Active Learners Academy Dimapur, Tsepla Zhimomi, training and placement manager Youth Net and Major Ajay Dhanik from 5th Assam Rifles. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s shared valuable insights on various career opportunities available and to choose the right career path according to their capabilities and interests.
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MIHYO organises youth club dev prog
MIHYO officials, attendees and others at the programme. DIMAPUR: May I Help You Organisation (MIHYO) Nagaland organised “youth club development programme”, sponsored by Nehru Yuva Kendra
news in Brief CPO convene emergency executive council meeting: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has convened an emergency executive council meeting on February 9, 10 a.m. onwards at Chokri Ba under Rihuba village. All area presidents, executive members, VCC, head GB, town head GB, frontal organisations (Chakhesang Mothers’ Association, Chakhesang Youth Front and Chakhesang Students’ Union) president and general secretary have been directed to attend the meeting. LUC General meeting: Lotha Union Chümoukedima (LUC) has convened its 51st general meeting on February 13 at Lotha Community Hall, Chümoukedima. LUC has requested all Lotha general public to attend the meeting positively. DC Longleng informs on restriction of road: In view of ongoing Changtongya - Longleng two lane construction, DC Longleng, M Shayung Phom has informed all that there will be total restriction of vehicular movements from Dikhu bridge to Chingtok junction on February 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public have been advised not to loiter around the work places. The restriction is necessitated to facilitate speedy completion of work as precautionary measures to prevent injury, loss of life and damage of property. All concerned have been directed to adhere to the circular.
Sangathan (NYKS) under Ministry of Home Affairs & Sports government of India at Orangkong Village Council Hall on February 1. A press release by MIHYO stated that while delivering welcome speech, president & executive director, MIHYO Nagaland, K Lenangh Angh said that Longleng district in particular and Eastern Naga in general was always at the receiving end in any schemes or project being launched by the centre and by the time the schemes reached Longleng district, the schemes were about a year old. This, Angh stated, was because of lack of awareness in the region. He thanked National Youth Volunteer (NYV) team Longleng for taking initiatives during the programme which highlighted various schemes and project being implemented by the centre under NYKS. He also stated that NYV team was doing a great job for rural youth to
take part in the process of nation building as well as providing opportunities for the development of their personality and skills. He urged rural youths not to miss the opportunity of central schemes being implemented under NYKS in the district and to work hard in order to reap the harvests. He shared that MIHYO was looking forward to work together with NYVs to create more awareness in various field and schemes being implemented by NYKS for rural youths. Earlier, the programme was chaired by NYV team, Chumei, invocation by Orangkong Baptist Church, Pastor Pangpent, NYV team, Ongba and Yongnyu highlighted about club management and NYKS, while votes of thanks was delivered by team leader Longleng, MIHYO Nagaland, Pongi Chingkong and benediction by asst. secretar y MIHYO Nagaland, Talokumla.
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JOB 1:21“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.” We, the bereaved family members of LATE POTHSIIVI NYUSOU (NEILAVINUO) would like to extend our sincere gratitude, gestures of kindness to all who stood by us in time of illness and sad demise of our beloved Daughter. Though we are unable to thank each and every individual but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless 9th March 1998 – 2nd January 2021 you all profusely. We would like to convey our special appreciation to: 1) Dr. Brain, NEIGRIMS. 2) Dr. Nicky Kire. 3) Dr. Gaigeng Pamei. 4) Dr. Kinisho. 5) Dr. Rongsenneken. 6) Dr. Renjano Okhyopvui. 7) Dr. Tseisierchiesotsu. 8) Dr. Wathochu. 9) Dr. Nyuwisie. 10) Bro Mhale Sote. 11) Noune Prayer Center. 12) St. Michael Church, Meluri (KHUMIASÜ). 13) Class 12 -2015 batch. Loving family members and relatives K-263
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Born : 20/07/1954 Died : 08/01/ 2021 “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23:6 The family of the Lt. Vitoli Tsuipu-u [Atsü Meze] convey our heartfelt thanks to all the friends, neighbours and well wishers ACKNOWLEDGEMENT who supported us physically, mentally and financially during the JOB 1:21- illness of my loving wife (Mom/Grandmother) till her prolonged “Naked I came from my mother’s last breathe. womb, andprayerful naked shall I returnoverwhelming there. Your support, kindness and truthful The Lord gave, and theour Lord hasmore taken encouragement made loss bearable. As it is impossible to away; thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement Blessed be the name of the Lord.” as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The charitable deeds We, the us bereaved family towards will forever bemembers cherishedof in our hearts. LATE POTHSIIVI NYUSOU (NEILAVINUO) We give our special appreciation to: would like to extend our sincere 1. NCRCgestures Sumi Kohima. gratitude, of kindness to all 2. NCRC Lazami. who stood by us in time of illness and 3. demise NCRCof Laza sad ourKhuluqa beloved Daughter. Though we are unable to thank each 4. Lazami Social Welfare, Kohima. and every individual but it is our 5. Jakhama Community sincere prayer God bless 9th March 1998 – 2nd January 2021 6. Lower P.Rthat HillAlmighty Colony, Kohima. you profusely. 7. all Lazami Community. We would like to convey our special appreciation to: 8. Dr. Sumi Community POP 1) Brain, NEIGRIMS. With Love 2) Dr. Nicky Kire. Husband, children, in-laws, 3) Dr. Gaigeng Pamei. grandchildren and relatives 4) K-262 Dr. Kinisho. 5) Dr. Rongsenneken. 6) Dr. Renjano Okhyopvui. 7) Dr. Tseisierchiesotsu.
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
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DIMAPUR: Second round of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) which was launched on January 31 all over the country saw vaccination drives, house to house visits and for those children who had missed the vaccination on the first day. In the state, 1,22,495 children between 0-5 years were vaccinated on the first day with a coverage of 80.8% at various polio booths in the districts. NID under IPPI aims to vaccinate all children under the said ages with two drops of oral polio vaccine. The state inauguration of IPPI 2021 was graced by principal director, H&FW Kohima, Dr. Vizolie Z
Suokhrie at NHAK. Kiphire: IPPI launching programme in Kiphire district was held at Mimi village. The launching programme was attended by village council members and GBs, Churches, villagers, 7 AR led by maj. Vikash Giri and team, staff of Health and Wellness Centre Mimi, ASHAs, AWWs and monitoring team from CMO Office, Kiphire. The activity began with blessing pronounced by Pastor Makezho, welcome address was delivered by Koracktsu, GB who expressed his appreciation to the department and AR for conducting the programme
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covering the most remote area of the district. Delivering keynote address, DPO (RCH/UIP) Kiphire, Dr. K Pewezo Khalo appealed to the civil society and public of the area to continue their full co-operation towards various programmes of the department. He underscored the importance of vaccination of children and urged public leaders to mobilise the parents of the children to accept the vaccines to ensure that no child was left out of vaccination. This was followed by administering of one drop of polio vaccine by the Pastor. (Correspondent)
Kohima: In Kohima, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), principal director, H&FW, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie while addressing the programme said that he was happy to see parents bringing their children to receive polio vaccine to protect their children. According to DIPR report, he said that about 1.50 lakhs children in the age group 0-5 years are expected to be immunised and urged upon all to fight against polio. In his welcome address, SIO, DHFW, Dr. Ritu Thurr said the Department of Health and Family Welfare was all geared up to administer polio drops to
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all eligible children from 0-5 years throughout the state in 2206 polio booths to be manned by 9096 health personnel and 441 supervisors along with vaccine and other logistics. Earlier, the programme was chaired by managing director, NHAK Dr. ThorhüsieKatiry. DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawalie and officials from NHAK attended the programme. Assam Rifles: Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted pulse polio immunisation drive on January 31. Dimapur battalion: Dimapur battalion organised a pulse polio immu-
ESSU dismayed at SSN for dishonouring Aug 19 agreement DIMAPUR: Accusing Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) of failing to honour the August 19, 2020 agreement, the Eastern Sumi Students’ Union (ESSU) has affirmed that it was constrained to initiate its own course of action and cautioned that it would “not be held responsible in case any untoward incident happens during the course of its agitation”. In a representation addressed to the SSN state mission director, ESSU president, Hokato V Yepthomi and general
secretary, Vikiyeto V stated that in response to ESSUultimatum on August 5, 2020, SSN team led by joint mission directorheld a meeting with ESSU to discuss and resolve on the issue on August 19, 2020 at Shevishe village, Aghunato. IT said the meeting concluded with an agreement that as demanded by ESSU, the incomplete school buildings at Ngozubo, Shevishe, Kelto and Viyilho village would be completed by Januar y 2021.
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MS, DMMH, Dr. Tumchobeni Kikon with members of LBCPC and hospital staff at the dedicatory service.
DIMAPUR: As a good- ence (LBCPC) donated an will gesture, Lotha Baptist autoclave machine to Dr. Churches Pastor’s Confer- Motsuo Memorial District
authority was “dishonouring the agreement which is an act of insincerity and betrayal upon the people of our area”. ESSU said it also issued representations regarding non construction of GPS Hoshepu (A) on August 21, 2020 and November 30, 2020. The union stated that it was“surprised to see the lackadaisical response of the appropriate authority despite knowing the fact that the school building construction has not been started for more than a
Hospital (DMMH) Wokha on February 1. According to a press release, a short dedicatory service was held at the hospital premise, chaired by Pastor Jomithung Lotha. He stated that the association members saw the need of the machine at the hospital during the pandemic and that the members had donated one month tithe to purchase it. Medical superintendant (MS), Dr. Tumchobeni Kikon expressed her gratitude to the members for their eagerness to uplift the
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decade after being sanctioned”. ESSU, therefore, stated that it had no other option but initiate its “own course of action” for failure of the authority in addressing the following demands: completion of school building constructions as per specification and as per August 19 agreement timeline; appropriate action against erring officials and intimate to the office of the ESSU Hqrs Aghunato; initiate construction of GPS Hoshepu (A).
facility in the hospital and sought their prayer support for the smooth functioning of the hospital. The autoclave machine will be of great help to sterilise and disinfect equipments in the hospital, she added. Earlier, Rev. MC Kithan read scripture passage from the book of Corinthians and pronounced the dedicatory prayer for the machine. The programme was attended by Rev. Ezanbemo, Pastor, Yanbemo Odyuo, LBC missionary and hospital staff.
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nization camp at Kashiram Basti and Dhansiri wherein a total of 76 children, all aged under five from Indisen, Kacharigaon, Lengrijan and Purana Bazar were given polio drops by health workers of Dimapur battalion. Kiphire battalion: Kiphire battalion organised pulse polio immunisation drive in remote border villages of Kiphire district. The medical teams of the unit in coordination with district medical officials reached out to the remote border villages and immunised the children up to five years with pulse polio drops in the remote villages of Ditanvong, Kuisam,
Thongsonyu, Tsundang, Mimi, Longkhimong, Mutingkhong, Kiphire village and Longmatre town. 322 children were immunised. Phek battalion: Maximum children under five years were administered oral vaccine. A medical camp was set up by the unit at the battalion hospital. A total of 54 children were immunised in the immunisation programme. In addition, free medical check-up and treatment was also provided to locals. Mon battalion: Mon Battalion conducted the immunisation camps at Mon, Naginimora and Tizit on January 31. Children under the age
of five were administered two drops of oral polio vaccine. The unit medical staff educated the local people about the importance of “two drops to save life”. Altogether, 188 Children were immunised. 173 Bn CRPF: 173 Bn CRPF organised pulse polio immunisation camp at Bn Hqr location, Airfield, Dimapur. Altogether, 47 children below five within the camp vicinity were administered polio drops by secondin-command 173 Bn, Sh. Chunggin Hangsing. The officer expressed his gratefulness to Dimapur District Hospital for providing the polio drops.
Fire destroys stationary warehouse in Dimapur
A stationary warehouse on fire at NL Road Dimapur on Monday. (NP)
Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, Feb. 1 (NPN): A stationary warehouse at Nyamo Lotha Road, Dimapur, opposite Cannara Bank was gutted down by flames at around four in the evening on February 1, causing traffic congestion. Officials of fire station West Dimapur, ASI, Yibenthung Lotha informed Na-
galand Post that properties around five lakhs were destroyed, comprising mainly of stationery such as books, pencils, erasers, etc. He further added that in the wake of the fire call received at 4:48 p.m., three trucks from both Central and West Fire Department were put into action, dousing off the fire within 10 minutes.
It was later learned that the owner of the warehouse received slight burn in his hands, however no major casualties were reported. Fire officials suspected electrical short circuit as the cause of fire outburst, however the owner maintained that there was no electricity connection in the warehouse.
East PS personnel recover vehicle
Multi skilled handyman training underway
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Trainees along with senior government officials at Seithogei Kohima Monday.
DIMAPUR: Multi skilled handyman training commenced at Seithogei Kohima, Monday, under the initiative of Department
of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Nagaland. Speaking at the inaugural programme, director
ESDE, Chiden Yaden said state government had initiated a first of its kind in the state where a trainee was imparted multi skill train-
ing for better sustenance of livelihood. Tow a r d s t h i s, h e urged the trainees to avail the opportunity with full sincerity and dedication for self-employment venture and reminded that government jobs were fully saturated. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie encouraged the trainees to take the multiskill handyman training seriously as there were ample opportunities in the labour market. Ar. Richard Belho ZIS also delivered training introduction to the gatherings.
Dimapur police personnel along with the recovered mini dumper.
DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police on Monday knowledge of the owner. recovered a mini dumper, which was East PS personnel recovered the brought to Dimapur from Dibrugarh by vehicle and later handed the vehicle to the driver, to be disposed off without the the owner at East PS. K Y M C
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M’laya to upscale educational facilities Correspondent
SHILLONG, FEB 1: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday said that the State Government has embarked upon itself the responsibility to upscale educational facilities from elementary level. “In the current financial year, we will renovate at least 200 LP schools in the State. For each LP schools we have allocated Rs. 40 lakh for the renovation. In a phase wise manner, we will cover around 800 schools in the next three years,” Sangma said at the inauguration of the newly constructed building of Garobadha Secondary School and Rangsakona Higher Secondary School in South West Garo Hills district. Both the new buildings were funded by Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya” at an amount of Rs. 1.85 crore for Rangsakona School, while Rs 3.09 crore for Garobadha School. Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui and senior opposition Congress legislator Zenith Sangma and ruling National People’s Party (NPP) legislator Ferlin Sangma, were also present on the occasion.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and others during inauguration of newly constructed school building on Monday. The state of the art equipped schools is part of 100 million US dollar (INR 650 cr) projects for the State, wherein 117 new school buildings have been created in the 11 districts. The Chief Minister thanked the Education Department and the ADB for taking up the ‘wonderful’ project in the State. Underscoring on the importance of education, Sangma said, “Without education, no State or country can prosper. Education is the most impor-
tant pillar for any economy, country or society… and our government have taken education as a priority to ensure that our youth get adequate facilities.” Lamenting on the lack of poor educational infrastructure facilities in the State, the Chief Minister lauded the effort of Education Minister and the department for conceptualizing a project to upscale educational infrastructure in the State. Informing that there were more than 2000 gov-
ernment LP schools in the State which require urgent attention, he said, “Due to financial crisis over the years, the LP schools were never renovated or extended. However, our government has decided to accord required attention to such schools, so that we can create an enabling environment for the children”. The Chief Minister also informed the gathering that an amount of Rs. 12 crore each has been sanctioned for construction of
Arunachal government to preserve indigenous culture: Pema Khandu
Student killed on suspicion of cattle smuggling
Pema Khandu ITANAGAR, FEB 1 (PTI): The Arunachal Pradesh government is committed to preserving and promoting indigenous culture which is the identity and pride of the state, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Monday. Speaking at the inaugural function of a workshop on priesthood at the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) office here, Khandu said that the directorate was established for preserving and promoting the culture and heritage of the indigenous communities. “Our culture is like roots. If roots are not protected and made stronger, trees will not survive. Hence for the survival of our communities, culture has to be
preserved,” the chief minister said. Lauding the department for organising the workshop, Khandu said, the institution of priesthood is an integral part of indigenous culture. “For centuries, we depend on our local priests for every ritual be it during birth, death, sickness, disasters or construction of a house. Every auspicious occasion revolves around priests,” he said. Expressing concern over the declining number of priests, the chief minister said, a major reason for the dwindling of priesthood is lesser use of native languages. “Without a written
script, almost all our native languages are only spoken and passed on orally. With modern education and exposure, the younger generation is moving away from their native languages and it has become a major concern for us,” he pointed out. The chief minister urged the elders and parents to speak in their native tongue to their children, at least when they are at home during vacations. “Our languages are the connections to our culture. If language is lost, our cultural heritage will be lost,” he said. The state government has offered assistance to researchers and academicians to develop scripts for the native dialects spoken in the state, the chief minister said. Asking followers of indigenous faiths not to compete with followers of other faiths, he said, India is a secular country and every individual is free to follow any religion that he or she likes. “Instead of blaming others, we must introspect. May be the lacunae is within us or in our customs,” Khandu said.
AG A RTA L A , F E B 1 (IANS): A 24-year-old student was allegedly killed by some BSF jawans in a village in Tripura along the IndiaBangladesh border over suspicion that he was a cattle smuggler, police said. A senior police official said that Jasim Mia was killed by the BSF troopers in the wee hours on Monday at Debipur village under Belonia sub-division in southern Tripura. A BSF official said that their troopers fired in self defence as Jasim had attacked them with a sharpedged weapon. The BSF is yet to obtain further details about the incident. Senior BSF officials have rushed to the spot and are investigating the incident. The villagers and the deceased’s family members said that Jasim had nothing to do with cattle smuggling and was grazing his cows in the field, which is close to the international border. The incident sparked protests by the villagers. Senior police officials with reinforcements have reached the spot, 135 km south of Agartala.
Manipur Congress protests against fuel price hike
Oppostion Congress staging protest against incessant hike in fuel prices in Imphal on Monday. Correspondent IMPHAL, FEB 1: The opposition Congress in Manipur on Monday staged a protest against incessant hike in fuel prices at the gate of Imphal oil depot. Leaders of National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) Manipur unit, Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (MPYCC), members of Seva Dal of the MPCC and others took part in the protest that
displayed various anti-BJP government slogans. Leaders taking part in the protest attacked the BJP government at the Centre for allegedly engaging in “extortion from the people” and “profiteering” at a time of COVID-19 crisis. During the protest, they displayed placards with anti-BJP government slogans like “Down down anti-people economy police of BJP government”,
Modi’s achhe din becomes a burden for all (India), etc. One of the placards also read “We condemn the price hike in petrol, diesel and cooking gas”. Taking part in the protest, MPYCC general secretary Sharungbam Johni Meitei alleged the BJP government at the Centre of “looting” poor people by hiking the price of diesel, petrol and cooking gas. “At a time when the
crude prices are at an alltime low, the prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas are at their highest,” he alleged. He demanded the government a roll-back of the increase in prices while alleging that the incessant hike in fuel prices was an additional burden to the common people who were at the limit of their woes owing to the COVID19 induced lockdown for months. He further alleged that BJP-led NDA government at the Centre of amassing a huge profit on account of exorbitantly increased in Central excise duties on petrol and diesel. The hike in the prices of fuels has hit directly at the student community, NSUI Manipur president P Bangkimchandra alleged. He said that owing to the fuel price hike, passenger service vehicles were compelled to increase fare which directly hit the students community.
new building for Williamnagar Government College and Captain Williamson Sangma Memorial College in Baghmara. Urging the parents to pay attention for the interest of the students, Sangma said, “For more than 18 hours, the children are with their parents, so it is important that parents give the required attention to the children. Parents should monitor their children, whether they are doing their homework or are attending their classes. We have to work together to reverse the education scenario of our State. Role of teachers, parents and students are equally important.” Talking on the poor pass percentage in South West Garo Hills, Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui said, “Out of 100, 74 students failed in South West Garo Hills. The question is why, we have formed a committee to study the reason for poor pass percentage and have diagnosed the matter. We are currently devising a strategy to fix the problem. The problems cannot be fixed only by the Government, we have to work together to overcome this issue and improve the education in this part of the State”.
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Two hurt as police fire tear gas towards protestors in Manipur
Police stopping protestors from marching towards Thoubal DC office. Correspondent IMPHAL, FEB 1: Police fired tear gas at protestors on Monday in Manipur Thoubal district headquarters, where hundreds of people carried out a protest rally demanding justice for murder of a four-year-old boy. Convener of a local joint action committee (JAC) formed in connection with the murder of the boy under which the protest rally was marched and women were hospitalised after they sustained injuries in police action. The body of the fouryear-old boy was found in a pond located near his house in the morning of January 24 after he went missing on January 19. Alleging that the boy
was murdered by his kidnappers, people of Moijing area of Thoubal district have been demanding to book the culprits by staging various forms of protest since the day, the lifeless body of the boy was recovered. Intensifying their protest, a large number of people who converged at a local community hall at Moijing marched a protest rally targeting Thoubal DC office. However, a scuffle broke out when police armed with riot gears blocked them from further proceeding. In their bid to bring the protestors under control, the police fired several rounds of tear gas shells. Mention may be made that on the same day of recovery of the dead body of the boy, locals have even
attempted to torch the house of an alleged main culprit behind the boy’s murder who were found leaving the house with all his family members. On the same day, police had also arrested two suspects even as the suspected main culprit was still at large. The protestors were calmed down only after the DC and SP of the district who arrived at the spot convinced them that appropriate action will be initiated after the post-mortem report of the boy was received. The dead body of the boy is still lying at RIMS morgue after the family members supported by the JAC refused to accept the body demanding police prompt action to arrest the culprit(s).
Repercussion of Dhansiri incident persists
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DIPHU FEB 1: Repercussion of the atrocious murder of ex-Dima Halum Dauga leader and village headman of Kharnaidisa village, Dhansiri and Alota Maibangsa, Amit Nunisa on the night of January 27 in the midst of Busu Dima celebration is continuing. Widespread resentment among the people of the locality is visible where various organizations based in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao district have demanded high level inquiry to probe the matter. On Sunday, Dimasa
Khunang Hossom of Karbi Anglong in allied with several Dimasa and Karbi organizations like APHLC, DMS, DSS KADC, ADSU K A D C, D S U K A D C, A A S A A K A D C, K S A DRC, AAGSU DRC and DBSU organized a peaceful meeting at Dhansiri. Consequently, thousands of people who took part in the meeting later joined a protest march from Dhansari High School playground to denounce the atrocious incident. Ex-chairman of DHD, Dilip Nunisa while addressing the mammoth crowd urged the government to implement each clause of
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Protest sites in Delhi turn fortresses Barricades strengthened, roads studded with nails
L U C K N O W, F E B 1 (IANS): Uttar Pradesh Police has issued notices to around 220 tractor owners in various districts. Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh assembly and senior SP leader, Ram Govind Chaudhary, has said that the move was designed to threaten the farmers and prevent them from joining the ongoing protest against farm laws. The police, however, stated that the notices have nothing to do with the farmers’ protest against the Centre’s new agriculture laws. “Notice have been served to 220 owners of tractors in the Sikandarpur police station area in Ballia. In the notice, it has been mentioned that the tractors were used on public roads for commercial work, and minors were driving them,” said Bal Mukund Mishra, SHO, Sikandarpur police station.
Nationwide ‘chakka jam’ on Feb 6 Farmer unions Monday announced a countrywide ‘chakka jam’ on February 6 when they would block national and state highways for three hours in protest against the internet ban in areas near their agitation sites, harassment allegedly meted out to them by authorities, and other issues. Union leaders told a press conference at the Singhu Border here that they will block the roads between 12 pm to 3 pm on February 6. They also alleged that farmers have been “ignored” in the Union Budget 202122, and water and power
supply have been curtailed at their protest venues. The SamkyuktKisanMorcha, an umbrella body of protesting unions, also alleged that the Twitter accounts of Kisan Ekta Morcha and a user named ‘Tractor2Twitter’ have been restricted. Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav alleged the action against the Twitter account was taken on the “request of government authorities”. He also claimed that the Union government has “reduced the allocation to agriculture sector” in this budget.
(PTI): Twitter has blocked several accounts and tweets after the government asked the microblogging platform to take action against 250 handles and posts for containing ‘false and provocative content’ related to the ongoing farmers’ agitation, according to sources. These include accounts of Kisan Ekta Morcha and BKU Ekta Urgahan that have thousands of followers and have been actively involved in the ongoing protests. According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) directed Twitter to block around 250 tweets/Twitter accounts that were making ‘fake, intimidatory and provocative tweets’ on January 30 with hashtags accusing the Modi government of planning farmers ‘genocide’ without any further substantiation. This blocking was done at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies to prevent any escalation of law and order in view of the ongoing farmer agitation, the sources said adding that these tweets/accounts have now been blocked. The sources said incitement to genocide is a grave threat to public order and therefore, MeitY ordered blocking of these Twitter
Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. When contacted, a Twitter spokesperson said if it receives a “properly scoped request” from an authorised entity, it may be necessary to withhold access to certain content in a particular country from time to time.” “Transparency is vital to protecting freedom of expression, so we have a notice policy for withheld content. Upon receipt of requests to withhold content, we will promptly notify the affected account holders (unless we are prohibited from doing so eg if we receive a court order under seal),” the spokesperson added. However, Twitter did not provide details of the accounts/tweets that were blocked. Upon searching for accounts including Kisan Ekta Morcha (@Kisanektamorcha) and BKU Ekta Urgahan (@Bkuektaugrahan) -- a message saying “account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand” was displayed. Besides these, several other individual and organisation accounts, including one of a media outlet and another of a senior functionary of a separate entity, were also withheld, even as debates started on social media over the development.
1 dead, 6 injured as building NBA condemns FIRs against senior editors collapses in Maharashtra’s Thane
THANE, FEB 1 (PTI): One person was killed and six others, including minors, were injured after a building collapsed in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra’s Thane district on Monday morning, a civic official said. The single-storey building, where a godown of anonline goods delivery firm is located, collapsed around 10.30am in Harihar Compound at Mankoli junction in Bhiwandi, Thanecivic body’s regional disaster management control cell chief Santosh Kadam said. Personnel of the Thane district rescue force, disaster management cell and fire services officials from Bhiwandi and Thane rushed to the spot, and a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived at noon and led the rescue and
Rescue operation being carried out at Bhiwandi in Thane, Monday. (PTI)
relief operation, he said. The body of a security guard, identified as 35-yearold Saurabh Tripathi, was recovered from the debris, while six persons, including three minors, were rescued from the rubbleand hospitalised, Kadam said. The 15-year-old building belongs to a private firmwhich uses it as a godown
for online delivery of goods, he said. At the site of the collapse, 24-year-old Akhil Badana, an employee of the firm owning the godown, was at the centre of discussion after it was revealed he missed the crash by seconds as he went to answer a phone call from a neighbour.
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The News Broadcasters Association on Monday strongly condemned the registration of FIRs against senior editors and journalists over the coverage of the farmers’ protest and the ensuing violence on Republic Day here, and demanded that the FIRs be quashed. Six journalists -- Mrinal Pande, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Jose, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and Anant Nath -- along with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, have been booked by police, including in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, over their alleged “misleading” tweets on the violence during the farmers’ tractor rally in Delhi on Republic Day. In a statement, the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) said it is of the opinion that both the print and electronic media have
been covering the farmers’ protests on the outskirts of Delhi in a fair, balanced and objective manner. The NBA strongly condemns the registration of FIRs against senior editors and journalists over the coverage of the farmers’ protest and the ensuing violence that took place in the national capital on January 26, the statement said. “To construe the reporting on one incident as
an intent on the part of the journalists to incite violence, or as an offence, is like shooting the messenger. Also worrisome are the provisions under which the FIRs have been filed - ranging from sedition to harming national integrity and promoting communal disharmony,” the NBA said. “Weaponising archaic laws such as Sedition to stifle journalists negates the founding principles of our
democracy that recognises the rights of news media to report without fear or favour. Laws such as Sedition are also increasingly being used to impede the functioning of a free press,” it said. The targeting of journalists is an attack on press freedom and severely impairs the media’s ability to perform its journalistic duties as an independent watchdog of our democracy, the NBA said.
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farmers converging there. Commuters, facing problems since December on the stretch occupied by the protesters, say the situation has worsened after the new restrictions. Like the security personnel, farmers too have set up checkpoints. “We don’t allow the locals to enter without any rhyme or reason. Even if you are the media, you have to show your id-card for entry. The drill is applied round the clock,” said a volunteer, standing next to a makeshift checkpoint. An elderly farmer said the protesters will not be deterred by the new measures. “These barricades, nails and barbed wires are put to deter the farmers but we are not going to quit the movement because of the show of force. We appeal to the prime minister with
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday sought reply from the Centre on a plea seeking law to regulate social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and hold them accountable for allegedly spreading hate speech and fake news. The plea has been filed by advocate Vineet Jindal seeking framing of a law to prosecute those involved in spreading fake news and hate speeches. A bench comprising Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian issued notice to the Centre and others and tagged the plea with other pending petition where the petitioner has sought setting up of a media tribunal to decide complaints against media houses. The petitioner has contended that the authorities concerned should be issued directions to develop a mechanism to filter and simultaneously remove hate speeches and fake news within a short space of time. Citing the reach of social media against traditional media, the petitioner referred to few incidents of communal violence where social media was misused. The plea has cited the complexities involved in the freedom of speech and expression
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NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The launch of the first unmanned mission of Gaganyaan is slated for December, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. The mission was originally scheduled for launch in December 2020 but had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. In her budget speech, Sitharaman said as part of Gaganyaan, India’s manned space mission, four Indian astronauts are being trained on generic space flight aspects in Russia. “The first unmanned launch is slated for December 2021,” Sitharaman said. The Rs 10,000 crore Gaganyaan mission aims to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five to seven days by 2022 when India completes 75 years of independence. The ISRO had started planning for the mission accordingly. The first unmanned mission was planned in December 2020, the second unmanned mission in June 2021. The final and the main component, the manned mission of Gaganyaan, was scheduled six months later in December 2021, much before the 2022 deadline.
said. Drones have also been deployed to monitor the protesters. Police are beefing up security at the other protest sites on Delhi’s borders as well, after the Republic Day clashes between police and protesters taking part in a tractor parade. On Wednesday night, after the Republic Day violence, the atmosphere was tense at Ghazipur. The Ghaziabad administration had issued an “ultimatum” to the protesters to vacate a stretch of the Delhi-Meerut expressway they have been occupying for two months, protesting against the new farm laws enacted at the Centre. As security at the Ghazipur site increased, fears grew that the protesters would be forcibly evicted. But an emotional outburst by Rakesh Tikait led to more
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Police personnel placed iron nails near the barricades at Tikri border, New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)
rows of cement barriers on a flank of the main highway. “The other flank was done yesterday. Cement is to be poured in the space between the barriers on this flank to make a makeshift wall,” a worker said. Besides the makeshift wall on the highway, a small trench was dug up earlier across an inner street a little off the highway and cement barricades put up on both the sides. The section of the highway at the Singhu border also saw a clash recently between farmers and a group of people who claimed to be local residents.
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GHAZIABAD/NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): With parked DTC buses sealing the main entry points, multilayer barricades and checkpoints, Ghazipur, the new focal point of the farmers’ agitation, appeared Monday to be turning into a fortress. Security arrangements continue to be strengthened at the Delhi-UP border site, which is galvanising farmers from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand days after an emotional appeal by Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait. No major road is now open for movement of vehicles and people, which is proving to be a growing problem for many passing the stretch. A portion of the road is studded with nails. Concertina wire is a new addition, also mentioned by Tikait while addressing a packed crowd from the main stage. “They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces,” he
folded hands to repeal the new laws so that we can go back to our villages and take care of our families, farms and cattle,” he said. Indirapuram Circle Officer Anshu Jain told PTI Monday night that the law and order situation was normal at the Delhi-UP border. “Some barricades were set up on nearby routes leading to Anand Vihar but those were removed in the afternoon,” she said. At another location -- Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border -- workers under the watch of police personnel were seen Monday hooking iron rods between two
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Nagaland Post Vol. XXxI NO. 57 Dimapur, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Post-solution musing
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eople of Nagaland have experienced the highs and lows of the political movement which since the late 40s saw the spread of Naga nationalism across the erstwhile Naga Hills District and Naga Hills Tuensang Area. The political awareness among several tribes of being one can be traced to their faith although developments forged this new found recognition into a political ideology. If Nehru was blamed for militarisation of the conflict, it was he who acceded to demand for statehood by the NPC and also provided a special status to Nagaland under Article 371A. However the conflict continued when NNC rejected statehood and condemned the signatories traitors. NNC split in 1968 and this trend continued through to 1975, 1980, 1990, 1988, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2020. Today, the government of India is negotiating with two groups comprising of nine factions. Unlike in 1964 when there was only one NNC/FGN today there are as many as nine groups. It may be said that the first solution came in 1963 even if it was not acceptable to all sections of society. In 1964 the first cease fire came into effect and also offered the first golden opportunity to resolve the Naga political issue as the government of India was more than willing to concede a higher status. In 1997 the second cease fire was signed and subsequently 23 years of negotiations have been held and it could well be the second and final solution if it takes place eventually. In 2019, the government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks and later appointed as governor of Nagaland, R.N. Ravi, had stated that there will be only one Naga solution for the Naga political issue for all Nagas. It is expected that after the NSCN(K) faction led by ‘lt. gen (retd)’ Niki Sumi has agreed to the cease fire earlier abrogated by undivided NSCN(K) in 2015 and its inclusion for political solution, the government of India will soon initiate a broad-based agreement with all negotiating parties. In a post-solution scenario, much time and effort will have to be undertaken repair and remake Naga society in general and Nagaland state in particular. The state has been economically, socially and politically through years of depredation and it will take time to get back on track. The entire government system has been reduced to serving the ‘larger interests’ of a small coterie in power and those who operate beyond the bounds of the law due to laxity and loss of authority of the legal custodians. Among the pressing problems for a small state like Nagaland with a high literacy ratio and rapid “growth in education” is rise in unemployment. Also the meteoric rise of the Nouveau riche in Nagaland through corruption during the past few decades demolishes the notion of equality and justice. In a post-solution scenario, will the problem of illegal, unauthorised, unabated and multiple taxation be eradicated? Will and can any new dispensation act in a way that solution would also mean peace, normalcy and rule of law? All these questions will have to be answered so that the state can be back on track and eventually begin the journey of peace and progress.
DailyDevotion The Call of God Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel… —1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul states here that the call of God is to preach the gospel. But remember what Paul means by “the gospel,” namely, the reality of redemption in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are inclined to make sanctification the goal of our preaching. Paul refers to personal experiences only by way of illustration, never as the end of the matter. We are not commissioned to preach salvation or sanctification— we are commissioned to lift up Jesus Christ (see John 12:32). It is an injustice to say that Jesus Christ labored in redemption to make me a saint. Jesus Christ labored in redemption to redeem the whole world and to place it perfectly whole and restored before the throne of God. The fact that we can experience redemption illustrates the power of its reality, but that experience is a byproduct and not the goal of redemption. If God were human, how sick and tired He would be of the constant requests we make for our salvation and for our sanctification. We burden His energies from morning till night asking for things for ourselves or for something from which we want to be delivered! When we finally touch the underlying foundation of the reality of the gospel of God, we will never bother Him anymore with little personal complaints. The one passion of Paul’s life was to proclaim the gospel of God. He welcomed heartbreak, disillusionment, and tribulation for only one reason— these things kept him unmovable in his devotion to the gospel of God.
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Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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The COVID virus may prompt the body to attack itself
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n international team of researchers studying COVID-19 has made a startling and pivotal discovery: The virus appears to cause the body to make weapons to attack its own tissues. The finding could unlock a number of COVID’s clinical mysteries. They include the puzzling collection of symptoms that can come with the infection; the persistence of symptoms in some people for months after they clear the virus, a phenomenon dubbed long COVID; and why some children and adults have a serious inflammatory syndrome, called MIS-C or MIS-A, after their infections. “It suggests that the virus might be directly causing autoimmunity, which would be fascinating,” says lead study author Paul Utz, MD, who studies immunology and autoimmunity at Stanford University in Stanford, CA. COVID-19 Mutations Demand Immediate Ac-
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WebMD’s Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Ashish K. Jha, MD, Dean, School of Public Health, Brown University, about immediate actions needed to confront the COVID-19 mutations. ABOUT The study also deepens the question of whether other respiratory viruses might also break the body’s tolerance to itself, setting people up for autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus later in life. Utz says he and his team are next going to study flu patients to see if that virus might also cause this phenomenon. “My prediction is that it isn’t going to be specific just to SARS-CoV-2. I’m willing to bet that we will find this with other respiratory viruses,” he says. The study comes on the heels of a handful of smaller, detailed investigations that have come to similar conclusions.
The study included data from more than 300 patients from four hospitals: two in California, one in Pennsylvania, and another in Germany. Researchers used blood tests to study their immune responses as their infections progressed. Researchers looked for autoantibodies -- weapons of the immune system that go rogue and launch an attack against the body’s own tissues. They compared these autoantibodies to those found in people who were not infected with the virus that causes COVID. As previous studies have found, autoantibodies were more common after COVID -- 50% of people hospitalized for their infections had autoantibodies, compared to less than 15% of those who were healthy and uninfected. Some people with autoantibodies had little change in them as their infections progressed. That suggests the autoantibodies were there to begin with,
possibly allowing the infection to burn out of control in the body. “Their body is set up to get bad COVID, and it’s probably caused by the autoantibodies,” Utz says. But in others, about 20% of people who had them, the autoantibodies became more common as the infection progressed, suggesting they were directly related to the viral infection, instead of being a preexisting condition. Some of these were antibodies that attack key components of the immune system’s weapons against the virus, like interferon. Interferons are proteins that help infected cells call for reinforcements and can also interfere with a virus’s ability to copy itself. Taking them out is a powerful evasive tactic, and previous studies have shown that people who are born with genes that cause them to have lower interferon function, or who make autoantibodies against these proteins, appear to be at higher risk
NNC president’s speech on the 75th Anniversary of Naga National Council
My dear fellow Nagas, At the very outset, I offer utmost gratitude, glory and honour to the Omniscient God for granting us the most timely wisdom in setting up the Naga National Council (NNC) on February 02, 1946. I also bring the warmest greetings to all fellow citizens on this most auspicious Day. This stupendous occasion calls for the deepest and hardest of introspections by every Naga as to what the Nagas’ fate and prospects would have been had not NNC been established when it was. One shudders to ponder that there might not have been any substantial Naga future worth the while had NNC not been in her honoured place and time. The living conditions, both in quality and quantity would in all probability be still lagging much far behind. Nagas might very well be still groping in the palpable thick darkness much in oblivion. But all thanks to the God of all opportunities for enabling the Nagas to establish the NNC in the best of times. Of course, it’s been the most undeniable historical fact that a group of Nagas, comprising mostly of Kohima DC staff members; who on January 10, 1929 submitted the iconic Naga Memorandum to the Simon Commission in Kohima thereby setting the ball of Naga Political History rolling indeed. However, this treatise might just very well have ended up being one amongst the millions of such very well articulated poignant appeals landing in the waste-baskets, had not the NNC Chapter come into her glorious existence, thereby reiterating, strengthening and buttressing the former; rendering the Memorandum into one living instrument in writing; of the profound aspiration of the Nagas for all times to come. In the Naga Political History, NNC is the sole Political Organizational body; the only one and real/ true stem as well as the root – all in one. Our Story, its beginning and every achievement thereafter have all been those of the NNC’s. To mention just a few of them in the passing are: 1. August 14, 1947, ahead of India, we declared our Independent status. 2. May 16, 1951, the Naga Plebiscite of thumb printing carried out to strengthen the former. 3. The absolutely total boycotting of the 1952 Indian General Elections by not casting one single Naga vote therein, declaring that we never were nor would we ever be Indians. These, amongst many such others, are irrefutable facts most truthful. Even the Government of India acknowledges them and is morally and duty bound to declare the Naga History of being “Genuine”. History too has its lawful; legal as well as ethical owner. And the Naga History belongs to the NNC. The whole Story began with the NNC and it will have its glorious fulfilling culmination with and in the NNC.
The Nagas had never been asking for Independence from India. There simply is no logic for the Nation who had declared her Independence earlier (Nagaland), to be asking the same from the Nation who became a Nation later (India). All that the NNC had been striving for all this while has been for the Government of India to RECOGNISE the Rights of the Nagas. Hope the concerned party understands the gravity of the matter and in the right perspective as well. The NNC led the Nagas through a decade (1946 -1956) of non-violent, non-cooperation relationship with the Government of India, in the high hopes of finding a peaceful solution of our differences. Most unfortunately though, the Government of India chose not to pursue this non-violent path which had been much advocated and preached by her own conscientious leader Mahatma Gandhi himself. She instead went violent and deployed her despicable military might in order to force and intimidate the Nagas into submission and from 1955 started her naked invasion of Nagaland in blizkrieg ferocity. Thus, out of compulsion, the NNC had to set up her Government – the Federal Republic Government of Nagaland (FGN) on Mach 22, 1956 and started to wage the actual war to repulse the invaders ever since. By all human rationale and calculations; how on earth can the Nagas face the strong and mighty India? – absolute mismatch even to the point of being absurd! But wonder of wonders, through the all-powerful God’s divine sustenance; the Nagas could most tenaciously prevail and withstand the onslaught fairly well. So, only after about 9 years of open hostilities, the Government of India agreed to enter into a ceasefire deal with effect from September 6, 1964 and started the Peace Talks with the Federal Government of Nagaland. Initially, the Talks were held in Nagaland at Chedema and Khensa and later on they got upgraded to the Prime Ministerial status and took them over to New Delhi. But most pathetically the Government of India had never been sincere; never treated the Naga Delegation with due honour but showed utter disdain instead; for all of which the Talks failed miserably. Then in 1975 Government of India tried her desperate hands at another “peace” deal with one nonentity, self-styled group called “Representatives of Underground Organization” and signed one “Shillong Accord”; accruing more shame and damnation for herself; but as expected, no fruitful implementations ever resulted thereof. Not having learned her bitter lesson; yet again, the Government of India went further off-course even geographically and this time in foreign land, she entered into another ceasefire with the NSCN (IM) in 1997. After pursuing a rather protracted “peace process” for 2 decades, in 2015 the so-called
“Framework Agreement” came to be signed – the latest fad. However, the fact has to be noted with utmost clarity and finality that the agreement is absolutely and purely between them and does not involve the whole Naga Family even in the smallest way. It can never nor should it ever be imposed on the Nagas either in part nor as a whole. No matter how impressive and strong a faction is; it has absolutely no mandate to represent another faction much less the whole. Moreover, there is no question of Sovereignty here. Therefore, the Nagas out rightly reject the Framework Agreement in its totality. In order to overpower the Naga Might, the Government of India had been playing the divisive card game on the Nagas and has apparently succeeded in fragmenting them even up to double figures. This has created quite a bit of confusion, making it not too easy to discern the real from the fake. But as for me, I am least perturbed! Natural law is quite absolutely clear on this matter: there is but one that is genuine and true; all the rest are false and fake. Confusions abide because of the very many imposters, but they can never stand the test nor make the grade. The people are apparently confounded for not realising this law of Nature. The casual outward appearance of the Naga Case may certainly look not too much promising. But within, the core issue is getting consolidated, growing ever so much more favourable and strong; gaining momentum, if you will. It is nothing short of the profoundest miracle in itself that such a tiny, insignificant and nonentity Nation of Nagaland could remain in contention for all of these 75 years; prevailing against such a formidable opponent as the mighty India. Is this made possible by Naga craftiness. The most emphatic NO! Instead, it is all because of the goodness and grace of God alone; we most humbly submit. In other words, putting things in the correct perspectives: the Naga National Movement for free and Independent Nagaland is very much in the great PLAN of God. So the sovereign God is playing games with both the Nagas, but more so with the Indians. The Indo-Naga national affairs find a perfect match with the Egyptian-Israeli story of the Holy Bible. God did actively harden the hearts of the Egyptians in their refusal to set the Israelites free till the very end; but compelled Egypt to release the Israelites by paying an extraordinarily heavy price. Similarly God has already been directing the Indians with warnings galore, to set the Nagas free on several occasions. But so far India has been turning a deaf ear and refusing to comply. It may so happen that India would ultimately set the Nagas free only upon feeling God’s heavy Hand. May God be glorified in and through the Nagas, His beloved. Thank you all. KUKNALIM. Gen (Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho, President, Naga National Council
for life-threatening COVID infections. “It seems to give the virus a powerful advantage,” says study author, John Wherry, PhD, who directs the Institute for Immunology at the University of Pennsylvania. “Now your immune system, instead of having a tiny little hill to climb, is staring at Mount Everest. That really is devious.” In addition to those that sabotage the immune system, some people in the study had autoantibodies against muscles and connective tissues that are seen in some rare disorders. Utz says they started the study after seeing COVID patients with strange collections of symptoms that looked more like autoimmune diseases than viral infections -- skin rashes, joint pain, fatigue, aching muscles, brain swelling, dry eyes, blood that clots easily, and inflamed blood vessels. “One thing that’s very important to note is that we don’t know if these patients
are going to go on to develop autoimmune disease,” Utz says. “I think we’ll be able to answer that question in the next 6 to 12 months as we follow the long haulers and study their samples.” Utz says it will be important to study autoantibodies in long haulers to see if they can identify exactly which ones seem to be at work in the condition. If you can catch them early, it might be possible to treat those at risk for enduring symptoms with drugs that suppress the immune system. What this means, he says, is that COVID will be with us for a long, long time. “We have to realize that there’s going to be long-term damage from this virus for the survivors. Not just the long haulers, but all the people who have lung damage and heart damage and everything else. We’re going to be studying this virus and it’s badness for decades,” Utz says. Brenda Goodman, MA
Indian economy and the possible trinity of resilience
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rom a phoenix burnt to ashes rises another, renewed and reborn. 2020 has been the year of the phoenix for India, a year of deep suffering brought by an unexampled pandemic, a year that locked humanity’s mental energies into a fire spiral of uncertainty and despair but also a year that unlocked new levers of human resolve and economic resilience. The spread and intensity of COVID-19 induced twin demand and supply shock revealed startling levels of socioeconomic vulnerabilities across sectors of the economy and geographies. While non-essential sectors predominantly catering to discretionary consumption bore the unpreventable brunt of a full throttle output shock, essential ones like agriculture underwent a dampened shock primarily emanating from the indirect impact of restricted activities in non-essential sectors. As demonstrated in Economic Survey2020-21, disruptions in domestic and global supply chains triggered a supply shock of import-intensive agriculture inputs like fertilizers and pesticides, as also agricultural exports like rice, poultry products and spices. Spiralling and broad based food inflation witnessed in the first quarter of FY21 was, hence, inescapable. However, timely and proactive exemptions from COVID-19 induced restrictions provided by Government of India facilitated uninterrupted cropping activities and largely insulated agriculture. Manufacturing sector endured a ubiquitous demand and supply shock penetrating almost all sub sectors including textiles and fabrics, consumer goods, computer hardware, machinery and equipment. However, a surge in health services boosted the pharmaceuticals sector, exemplifying the case of heightened opportunity in a crisis situation. Construction and contact intensive services sector, particularly trade, tourism and transport were afflicted the most due to the pandemic induced requirements of social distancing. Suppressed demand in down- stream industries like cement and steel had a debilitating effect on mining operations despite being exempted from
lockdown restrictions. The geographical spread of the pandemic induced shock in India was intertwined with the pre-existing economic vulnerabilities of the states. The Economic Survey 2020-21 attempts to interpret this vulnerability as a combination of Gross Value Added (GVA) shock and labour shock. The highest output contributing state and the COVID-19 epicentre of the country i.e. Maharashtra grappled with contact-sensitive services sector shock and labour market stresses with 56 per cent of its output coming from the services and 7.5 per cent of the country’s Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)located in the state. While Tamil Nadu and Kerala were relatively more exposed to the construction sector shock, a manufacturing slowdown lent risks to economic recovery in Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir. Punjab, though sheltered by the relatively resilient agricultural sector, experienced severe labour shocks with 62 per cent of its non-agricultural sector being informal. Services led informal sector shocks also made states like Delhi and Telangana vulnerable. The ubiquity of construction led informal sector shocks was most severely felt in Uttar Pradesh. While the full impact of the pandemic on the India economy is still unravelling, the economy has gained macro-resilience at three levels. Firstly, instantaneous resilience to limit immediate damage was imparted by timely and proactive support of Government of India to vulnerable households and businesses. Secondly, calibrated fiscal and monetary policy-pivoting offered dynamic resilience to sectors to adapt to new challenges and recover. The third and the most important of all is the health system resilience that Centre, State and local Governments built in response to the pandemic, a critical growth engine for the fledgling flight of the new-born phoenix. At the core of this trinity of resilience lies an irrepressible human spirit that strives to find its way back to wholeness! Tulsipriya Rajkumari and Sanjana Kadyan
Reader’s Post Sir,
The year 2020
Despite evolving new ways of living and hardships, 2020 was also a time of great learning. It was a year of great humbling. May we never forget the year that changed us all for the better, the year that touched our lives in some way or the other bringing noticeable changes in the lifestyles. Ilivi Jimo, Kohima
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Rs 4.78 lakh cr allocated for defence budget Winners and losers in the budget of military officers. However, officials later clarified that the allocation was more in 2020-21 as approximately Rs 18,000 crore was to be paid on account of pension arrears. “Also salary and pension are based on actuals,” said an official. Excluding the pension outgo, the total revenue expenditure, which includes expenses on payment of salaries and maintenance of establishments, has been pegged at Rs 2.12 lakh crore. The military experts expressed satisfaction at the overall allocation considering the coronavirus-triggered adverse impact on the economy, though they said India will have to gradually raise its defence spending to deal with increasing external threats. “I am satisfied with the total allocation to the armed forces considering the state of the economy in view of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic,” said Dr Laxman Behera, a noted defence expert. In the budget, the Army has been granted a capital outlay of Rs 36,481 crore as against Rs 33,213 crore in 2020-21, as per the revised estimates. The allocation made to the Navy for capital expenditure is Rs 33,253 crore
which was Rs 37,542 crore in the previous budget. Similarly, the Indian Air Force(IAF) has been given Rs 53,214 crore to buy new platforms and weapons which is a drop of Rs 1,840 crore compared to the money it spent under capital expenditure in the current fiscal. The budgetary capital outlay for the IAF for 202021 was Rs 43,281.91 crore but the revised estimate put the figure at Rs 55,055 crore. “I specially thank PM & FM for increasing the defence budget to 4.78 lakh cr for FY21-22 which includes capital expenditure worth Rs 1.35 lakh crore. It is nearly 19 percent increase in Defence capital expenditure. This is the highest ever increase in capital outlay for defence in 15 yrs,” Defence Minister Singh tweeted. The capital allocation for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been pegged at Rs 11,375 crore which is an increase of eight percent over the amount earmarked in 2020-21. The allocation for Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been increased to Rs 6,004 crore which is 7.48 percent more than the amount given in 2021-22.
Law Ministry gets allocation Centre allocates Rs 73K cr for purchases of EVMs by EC to MGNREGA for next fiscal
Mehooba calls AFSPA ‘blot on democratic values’
India’s virus tally 1,07,57,610 NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): With 11,427 new coronavirus cases being reported in a day, India’s COVID-19 tally has increased to 1,07,57,610, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 1,04,34,983, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The national recovery rate surged to 97 per cent. The death toll increased to 1,54,392 with 118 daily new fatalities. The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed. The COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the 13th consecutive day. There are 1,68,235 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.56 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.
34pc less than revised estimate of FY 2021 NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The Centre has allocated Rs 73,000 crore to the rural employment guarantee programme MGNREGA for the next fiscal 2021-22, substantially lower than the actual expenditure of Rs 1.11 lakh crore in the current fiscal which included an additional Rs 40,000 crore for the scheme given by the government in the wake of the pandemic’s impact on the economy. The Centre had allocated Rs 40,000 crore to MGNREGA as part of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. As per a detailed financial statement, the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday has allocated Rs 73,000 crore, over 34 per cent less than the revised estimate of Rs 1,11,500 crore
for 2020-21. The budgetary estimate for 2020-21 was Rs 61,500 crore. For all other major flagship welfare schemes under the Rural Development Ministry, the allocation for the 2021-22 fiscal increased from the revised estimate for the current 2020-21 fiscal. The allocation for the rural roads scheme -- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana -- increased to Rs 15,000 crore from Rs 13,700 crore, whereas the funds allocated to the National Rural Livelihood Mission jumped by more than 48 per cent to Rs 13,677 crore from Rs 9,210 crore in the period under review. Talking about the budget, Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Tomar said it aims at making India a self-reliant nation. In terms of budgetary allocation, there has been an increase of Rs 11,500 crore in allocation to MGNREGA to Rs 73,000 crore from Rs 61,500 crore during the period under review.
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BENGALURU, FEB 1 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Mondayasserted that no illegal quarrying or mining would be allowedin the state and said the Revenue Commissioner will probe theblast near Shivamogga, which killed six people, even as theopposition staged a walkout, demanding a judicial probe. As soon as Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai made theannouncement about the probe and that police too areinvestigating it, Leader of the opposition Siddaramaiahdemanded that a judicial commission, headed by a sitting HighCourt judge, be constituted, “for the truth to come out.” As his demand was not acceded to, the LoP said the-
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government’s conduct was creating suspicion that it was tryingto protect someone, and staged a walkout from the assemblyalong with other Congress legislators. Six people were killed in the powerful explosion of atruckload of gelatin sticks at a stone crushing unit inShivamogga district on January 21. Replying on behalf of the government to the incident andthe probe relating to it as Siddaramaiah had raised the issue,Bommai admitted that illegal quarrying or mining has beengoing on for some years now under successive governments. He said there was a nexus between landholders,quarry landholders,explosive suppliers and some officials,leading
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to suchillegal activities and stressed the need to break it and alsospoke of steps like increasing fine and jail term for breakingrules and making ‘mineral protection force’ effective. On the Shivamogga incident, Bommai said officials hadgiven the owners license for crushing despite knowing thatillegal mining or quarrying was taking place at the siteandcases were booked against them earlier. Explosive materials were brought in from Andhra Pradesh,he said”it looks like no rules or regulations or permitconditions had been followed....investigation is going on andmerciless action will be taken against all those responsible.”
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JAMMU, FEB 1 (PTI): PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday termed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) as a “blot on the democratic values”. Addressing a workers’ convention in the border district of Rajouri, the former chief minister alleged that the special powers given to the armed forces under the Act were being misused. The AFSPA is a “blot on the democratic values”, the PDP leader said, and alleged that fake encounters had been carried out “for medals”. She also accused the BJP of using “muscle power and government machinery to squeeze the political space in the country”.
rowing plan for the new fiscal year hit India’s sovereign bonds, which slid after the announcement. The government also plans to raise an another 800 billion rupees by this fiscal year, on top of its projection of record 13.1 trillion rupees of debt sales. Exporters: India raised import tariffs on solar and mobile-phone equipment and auto parts, among others. Announced with a view to boosting local manufacturing in line with the government’s focus on self-reliance, the move may raise further concerns about India’s trade policies that are increasingly seen as protectionist. Farmers/Rural India: The farm sector received attention but there were no major announcements that could help address the ongoing unrest on New Delhi’s borders. There were also no significant announcements on boosting consumption in the rural economy. The budget estimate for expenditure on the rural jobs scheme was 730 billion rupees for the financial year 2022. IT firms: India’s biggest services export contributors received little attention in the budget. There were no sops to boost the future of information technology from Sitharaman this year for companies..
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respect of for conduct of general Lok Sabha elections, the budget document said. Another Rs 7.20 crore has been allocated for elector photo identity cards. The provision is for reimbursement of central government’s share to state and union territory governments on issuance of voter identity cards. Under the “other election expenses” head, the ministry has been allocated Rs 57.10 crore. The provision is for reimbursement of central government’s share on normal election expenditure to the state and Union Territory governments and the cost of preparation and printing of electoral rolls, the document said. Separately, the Election Commission has been allocated Rs 249.16 crore. The provision is mainly for the establishment related expenditure of the poll panel and for the expenditure to be incurred on the purchase of land and pre-construction activities for additional building for the Election Commission.
ever” increase in the last 15 years. The defence minister also expressed happiness over Sitharaman’s budget proposal to open 100 new Sainik schools. The Rs 4.78 lakh crore budgetary outlay included an allocation of Rs 1.15 lakh crore for payment of pensions. Significantly, the allocation for payment of pension has come down as it was Rs 1.33 lakh crore in the previous budget. The Defence budget comes to around 1.63 percent of the GDP. Military experts said the drop in the allocation could be an indication of the government’s plan to cut expenditure on payment of pension by increasing the retirement age
struction: Real estate developers are set to benefit from plans for a new development finance institution to meet funding requirements for infrastructure projects. Godrej Properties Ltd., Oberoi Realty Ltd., and DLF Ltd. and Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. are among those likely to gain. Metal makers: The announcement of an additional 11,000-km of highways and metros, along with rapid rail transport projects for 27 cities ,and a long-awaited vehicle scrappage policy boosted stocks of metal companies that will cater to added demand for steel and aluminum. State-run banks: The government announced it was forming an asset management company to take over stressed assets of banks in an effort to clean up one of the world’s worst pile of bad loans. Banks, insurers rose on plans for setting up a bad-debt manager. Textiles: Sitharaman’s announcement of the establishment of seven mega textile parks to be launched in three years could boost the sector, benefiting companies including Century Textiles Ltd., Raymond Ltd., Trident Ltd. and Arvind Ltd. among others. Bonds: A higher-thanexpected $164-billion bor-
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ing the military face-off with China that erupted on May 5. According to the documents, a total of Rs 1,35,060 crore has been set aside for capital expenditure that includes purchasing new weapons, aircraft, warships and other military hardware. The capital outlay for 2021-22 is an increase of 18.75 percent compared to last year’s allocation of Rs 1,13,734 crore. In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sitharaman for increasing the defence budget to Rs 4,78,195 crore, and said the nearly 19 percent hike in the capital expenditure is the “highest
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NEW DELHI FEB 1 (PTI): The Union Law Ministry has been allocated Rs 1,005 crore in the central Budget to provide funds to the Election Commission for procurement of ballot units, control units and voter verifiable paper audit trial units (VVPATS), and ancillary expenditure on EVMs and destruction of obsolete voting machines. One control unit, at least on ballot union and one VVPAT or paper trail machines constitute one EVM. Obsolete EVMs are destroyed under the supervision of an expert unit following a set protocol. A voting machine has an average life of 15 years. The Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) are the two public sector undertakings which manufacture the EVM. The ministry has also been allocated Rs 100 crore for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The provision is for meeting “carry forward liability” in
Army tanks and other weapons systems on display at Rajpath, during 72nd Republic Day in New Delhi. (PTI)
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NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The overall defence budget for 2021-22 was hiked marginally by around 1.4 percent but there was a nearly 19 percent rise in capital outlay for military modernisation even as official data showed that an additional unbudgeted Rs 20,776 crore was spent to buy military hardware in the face of the Ladakh border standoff with China. According to the 202122 budget documents presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, the allocation for the Defence services was increased to Rs 4.78 lakh crore compared to Rs 4.71 lakh crore in the 2020-21 budget. The budget documents showed that the revised capital expenditure for 2020-21 was pegged at Rs 1,34,510 crore as against last year’s budgetary allocation of Rs 1,13,734 crore to reflect the additional expenses. The Indian armed forces procured ammunition and weapons from several countries in the last few months follow-
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MUMBAI, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): This was probably the toughest budget yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as his government navigates the twin challenges of steering the $2.7trillion Indian economy out of an unprecedented recession while ensuring more resources to fight the century’s worst pandemic. Although his personal popularity remains intact, angry farmers on the streets and soaring rates of joblessness had raised budget expectations in the nation that has been the secondworst hit by Covid-19. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had promised an unprecedented budget aimed at buoying the economy. Below is a short list of winners and losers from Monday’s budget announcements. Hospitals: The Covid19 pandemic prompted Sitharaman to boost healthcare spending by 137% this year, an improvement over the less than 2% of gross domestic product that India has traditionally spent on health annually. The announcement extended shares of hospital operators including Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. and Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. Real estate & con-
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Subsidy bill to fall 43% to Rs 3.36 l cr in FY22
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): The government on Monday projected the subsidy bill on food, fertilisers, LPG and kerosene oil to fall by 43 per cent in the next fiscal to Rs 3.36 lakh crore from Rs 5.96 lakh crore in 2020-21 that witnessed the distribution of free foodgrains to about 80 crore poor towards COVID19 impact mitigation. As per the Budget 2021-22 documents presented in Parliament on Monday, the major subsidies are estimated to jump over 2.5 times to Rs 5.96 lakh crore this fiscal as against the estimates prepared in the February 2020 Budget. Under its Aatmanirbhar Bharat packages, the government distributed additional 5 kg food grains per person each month during April-November period as the economic activities came to a screeching halt following the lockdown in late March. The lockdown has been now significantly eased. In February 2020 Budget, presented in the preCOVID scare, the govern-
ment had estimated the subsidy bill at Rs 2,27,794 crore. On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented revised numbers of major subsidies. As per the revised estimates (RE) for the current financial year, the subsidies are pegged at Rs 5,95,620.23 crore. The documents revealed that the subsidies on food, fertilisers and petroleum (LPG and kerosene) are estimated to fall by 43 per cent to Rs 3.36 lakh crore in the financial year beginning April 1, 2021. This is lower than the revised estimates for the current fiscal but higher than the original estimates. According to the data, food subsidy rose sharply to Rs 4,22,618.14 crore in the RE of 2020-21 from Rs 1,15,569.68 crore in the BE. For the next fiscal, food subsidy is estimated at Rs 2,42,836 crore. The government’s decision to provide free ration to citizens during COVID-19related lockdown and provi-
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sioning for the pre-payment of NSSF loans with FCI of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore were the major reason for the rise in food subsidy, the document said. The Centre provided an additional quota of foodgrains at free of cost during April-November period this fiscal to over 80 crore beneficiaries. Free rations were also given to migrant labourers. Fertiliser subsidy has been pegged at Rs 1,33,947.3 crore in the RE of 2020-21, up from Rs 71,309 crore in the BE of the current fiscal. For the next fiscal, the initial estimate is Rs 79,529.68
crore. The subsidy for petroleum products (LPG and kerosene) is Rs 39,054.79 crore in the RE as against Rs 40,915.21 crore in the BE for the current fiscal. However, only Rs 14,073.35 crore has been provided for petroleum subsidy in the 2021-22 financial year. Food subsidy is provided to meet the difference between economic cost of food grains procured by the government and their sales realisation at the PDS rate called central issue price (CIP) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes. Similarly, the Centre provides fertiliser subsidy to manufacturers. The government fixes the MRP of urea being sold in the market. The difference between the selling price and production cost is provided as subsidy. The nutrient-based subsidy is also being provided on the non-urea fertilisers. In petroleum, subsidies are provided on LPG and kerosene.
Govt to set up Rs 20,000 crore DFI to promote infra financing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government will set up a Rs 20,000 crore Development Finance Institution (DFI) with a view to mobilise Rs 111 lakh crore required for funding of the ambitious national infrastructure pipeline. Unveiling the Union Budget 2021-22, the Finance Minister said that a professionally-managed DFI to be set up to provide, enable and catalyze infrastructure financing. The government proposes Rs 20,000 crore to capitalise this institution and aims to have a lending portfolio of at least Rs 5 lakh crore in three years, she said. “Accordingly, I shall introduce a bill to set up a DFI. I have provided a sum of Rs 20,000 crore to capitalise this institution. The ambition is to have a lending portfolio of at least Rs 5 lakh crore for this DFI in three years time,” she said.
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LH demands action for non completion of bridge over Doyang (From p-1) LH said it had filed FIR against the EE (R&B) Dimapur division and the contractor M/s Pukhato Shohe & Sons (CL-1/52NPW). It also said all DPDB members who were present had seen the bridge works where not even 50% work was done till end of January 2021. LH said work for the bridge was approved on June 6, 2014 and work order (WO) to M/s Pukhato Shohe & Sons on November 21, 2014 for Rs. 24,52,20,000. It said as per the work order, the target date for commissioning of the bridge was October 15, 2016. However, LH said after erection of only the left Abutment and two pillars, or around 30% of the work, the EE (R&B) paid the contractor Rs.18,49,73,074, which was 75% of the work amount adding, this amounted to fraudulent payment without commensurate work.
LH said its members physically inspected the bridge on September 11, 2017 and May 25, 2019. On January 28, 2021 on the day of the DPDB meeting, LH said it was found that more than half of the work remains since only half the runway slab was concreted. Even the right abutment and half the bride slab were yet to be constructed, said LH. Since 75% of the amount was paid to the contractor, LH demanded that at least the skeletal structure should be completed before claiming the final bill. After the Lotha Hoho filed FIR on October 20,2017 , the contractor had shown some activities; but the progress of work is going at snail’s pace and is unsatisfactory, it said. F u r t h e r, L H s a i d the Nagaland Express Highway Constr uction Committee(earlier NFHRCC) held several coordination meetings with the contractor but as
per the present status of the work, the contractor “remains casual”. Since the Express Highway is to benefit several districts-Dimapur, Wokha, Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon etc, LH said even if the state governments spent thousands of crore rupees, it will not be useable without the bridge. LH also demanded creation of another R&B Division in Wokha district since the road runs the longest stretch in the district. LH has urged upon the government, Nagaland Express Highway Construction Committee (earlier NFHRCC) and ACAUT to initiate early completion of the road or order a probe into the matter and initiate necessary disciplinary action (blacklist of firm or dismissal of the official from service if work cannot be completed within reasonable time. It has also urged upon the SP Wokha to reactivate FIR and initiate appropriate legal action.
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ently attract a basic customs duty of 12.5 per cent. Since the duty was raised from 10 per cent in July 2019, prices of precious metals have risen sharply. To bring it closer to previous levels, we are rationalising customs duty on gold and silver,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitahraman said while presenting the Union Budget 2021-22. 2 Male Waiters (Lodging free) High School Kohima Contact: +918787646593 Call between 10 am – 3 pm
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two important aspect of the Convention apart from the evening worship services, Sunday worship service and small prayer group. Another important event was installation of new NBCC officers. The following were installed in the mentioned capacity, Rev. Dr. Atsi Dolie as the President, NBCC; Mr. Tialemba Phom as the Vice President, NBCC and Dr. Niholi Shohe as the Vice President, NBCC. NBCC has thanked the host ABCC, the associations and the executive secretaries under NBCC, programme participants, delegates, well-wishers, families and all who contributed toward the success of the programme.
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(From p-1) As of date, NBCC said there were 1, 793 missionaries sent out from Nagaland, 1, 832 native evangelists supported by Associations, churches and individuals and 21, 041 mission supporters. The Nagaland Missions Movement (NMM) in their survey puts 2, 50, 720 who have volunteered for the Great Commission task from 1977 – 2020. Meanwhile, the speakers for the convention included Dr. Buno Iralu, Dr. Adela Mero, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho and Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry. NBCC executive committee meeting and general council business sessions were
15,700 crore to this sector, more than double of the previous budget estimate. Noting that MSMEs and other user industries have been severely hit by a recent sharp rise in iron and steel prices, Sitharaman told the parliament that the government is reducing customs duty uniformly to 7.5 per cent on semis, flat, and long products of non-alloy, alloy, and stainless steels. “To provide relief to metal re-cyclers, mostly MSMEs, I am exempting duty on steel scrap for a period up to 31st March, 2022. Further, I am also revoking ADD and CVD on certain steel products. Also, to provide relief to copper recyclers, I am reducing duty on copper scrap from 5 per cent to 2.5 per cent,” she said.
USD 1,871 per ounce and silver also quoted with gains at USD 29.88 per ounce. The government on Monday announced a cut in import duty on gold and silver, a move that will help bring down prices of these precious metals in the domestic market and boost exports of gems and jewellery. “Gold and silver pres-
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NBCC reaffirms stand on liquor prohibition in State
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (IANS): As India’s insolvency regime grows and evolves, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are set to come under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Presenting the Union Budget for 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced that a special framework for resolution of bankrupt MSMEs will be introduced. She also said that to ensure faster resolution of cases, the NCLT framework will be strengthened, the e-courts system shall be implemented and alternate methods of debt resolution will be introduced. Among other annoucements for MSMEs, the minister said that in budget, the government has provided Rs
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Monday tumbled Rs 1,324 to Rs 47,520 per 10 gram on a day when the government announced cut in import duty on gold and silver, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 48,844 per 10 gram. Silver, in contrast, jumped Rs 3,461 to Rs 72,470 per kilogram from Rs 69,009 per kilogram in the previous trade. In the international market, gold was trading in the green at
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resentatives be held quarterly to assess progress of the works. Following the meeting, the State government requested Jotsoma Youth Organisation to withdraw its ultimatum to stop water supply to Kohima town.
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(From p-1) He suggested that since the earlier agreement between the government and Jotsoma village was signed 45 years ago, a fresh agreement be made by incorporating the new changes. The offer made by the government
Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK
HONG KONG, FEB 1 (AP): Thousands of Hong Kongers have already made the sometimes painful decision to leave behind their hometown and move to Britain since Beijing imposed a strict national security law on the Chinese territory last summer. Their numbers are expected to swell to the hundreds of thousands. Some are leaving because they fear punishment for supporting the pro-democracy protests that swept the former British colony in 2019. Others say China’s encroachment on their way of life and civil liberties has become unbearable, and they want to seek a better future for their children abroad. Most say they don’t plan to ever go back. The moves are expected to accelerate now that 5 million Hong Kongers are eligible to apply for visas to Britain, allowing them to live, work and study there and eventually apply to become British citizens. Applications for the British National Overseas visa officially opened Sunday, though many have already arrived on British soil to get a head start. Britain’s government said some 7,000 people with British National Overseas passports — a travel document that Hong Kongers could apply for before the city was handed over to Chinese control in 1997 — have arrived since July on the previously allowed six
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month visa. It estimates that over 300,000 people will take up the offer of extended residency rights in the next five years. “Before the announcement of the BN(O) visa in July, we didn’t have many enquiries about U.K. immigration, maybe less than 10 a month,” said Andrew Lo, founder of Anlex Immigration Consultants in Hong Kong. “Now we receive about 10 to 15 calls a day asking about it.” Mike, a photojournalist, said he plans to apply for the visa and move to Leeds with his wife and young daughter in April. His motivation to leave Hong Kong came after the city’s political situation deteriorated following the antigovernment protests and he realised that the city’s police
force was not politically neutral. The police have been criticized by pro-democracy supporters for brutality and the use of excessive violence. Mike said moving to Britain was important as he believed the education system in Hong Kong will be affected by the political situation and it will be better for his daughter to study in the U.K. Mike agreed to speak on the condition that he only be identified by his first name out of fear of official retaliation. Lo said that with the new visa, the barrier to entry to move to the U.K. becomes extremely low, with no language or education qualification requirements. British National Overseas passport holders need to prove that they have
enough money to support themselves for six months and prove that they are clear of tuberculosis, according to the U.K. government. Currently, Lo assists three to four families a week in their move to the U.K. About 60 per cent of those are families with young children, while the remaining are young couples or young professionals. Cindy, a Hong Kong businesswoman and the mother of two young children, arrived in London last week. In Hong Kong she had a comfortable lifestyle. She owned several properties with her husband and the business she ran was going well. But she made up her mind to leave it all behind as she felt that the city’s freedoms and liberties were
eroding and she wanted to ensure a good future for her kids. Cindy, who spoke on the condition she only be identified by her first name out of concern of official retaliation, said it was important to move quickly as she feared Beijing would soon move to halt the exodus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this week the visa offer shows Britain is honoring its “profound ties of history” with Hong Kong, which was handed over to China on the understanding that it would retain its Western-style freedoms and much of its political autonomy not seen on mainland China. Beijing said Friday it will no longer recognize the British National Overseas passport as a travel document or form of identification, and criticized Britain’s citizenship offer as a move that “seriously infringed” on China’s sovereignty. It was unclear what effect the announcement would have because many Hong Kongers carry multiple passports. Beijing drastically hardened its stance on Hong Kong after the 2019 protests turned violent and plunged the city into a months-long crisis. Since the security law’s enactment, dozens of pro-democracy activists have been arrested, and the movement’s young leaders have either been jailed or fled abroad.
WHO team in Wuhan visits provincial disease control center
Members of the WHO team prepare to leave for a fourth day of field visits from their hotel in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province on Monday. (AP/PTI)
WUHAN, FEB 1 (AP): A World Health Organisation team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic visited a provincial disease control center that had an early hand in managing the outbreak. The WHO investigators arrived in the Hubei provincial capital, Wuhan, last month to look for clues and have visited hospitals that treated many of the earliest patients and a seafood market where cases of infection with the thenunknown virus emerged in December 2019. The team’s visit to the Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control comes amid tight Chinese controls on access to information about the virus.
China has sought to avoid blame for alleged missteps in its early response to the outbreak, while promoting alternative theories that the virus originated elsewhere and may have even been brought to Wuhan from outside the country. The evidence the team assembles will add to what is expected to be a yearslong quest for answers. Pinning down an outbreak’s animal reservoir requires massive amounts of research including taking animal samples, genetic analysis and epidemiological studies. China has largely curbed domestic transmission through strict testing and contact tracing.
Mask wearing in public is observed almost universally and lockdowns are routinely imposed on communities and even entire cities where cases are detected. The latest outbreaks have been mostly in the frigid northeast, with 33 new cases reported nationally Monday in three provinces. Despite that, China recorded more than 2,000 new domestic cases of COVID-19 in January, the highest monthly total since the final phase of the initial outbreak in Wuhan last March. Two people died of the disease in January, the first reported COVID deaths in China in several months.
Trump announces legal defence UK marks first COVID vaccine milestone with care home protection team for Senate impeachment trial WASHINGTON, FEB 1 (PTI): Former US president Donald Trump has announced his legal defence team for his Senate impeachment trial which is scheduled to begin on February 8. Trump became the first president in the US history to be impeached twice when 10 of his fellow Republican Congressmen joined Democrats in the House of Representatives on January 13 to charge him with inciting an unprecedented insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6. The Democrats need two-thirds of the vote for the Senate impeachment. If convicted, he could face being barred from ever holding office again. Trump is the first US president facing an impeachment trial after he left the presidency. This is for the second time in about a year that he is likely to be acquitted by the Senate, as the Democrats do not have
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enough votes. Currently, both the Democrats and the Republicans have 50 members each in the 100-seat Senate. The Democrats need the support of at least 17 Republican Senators to reach the two-thirds majority mark. Trial lawyers David Schoen and Bruce L Castor Jr will head Trump’s impeachment defence legal team, bringing national profiles and significant trial experience in high-profile cases to the effort, accord-
ing to a statement issued by the office of former president Trump. Notably, Schoen has already been working with Trump and other advisors to prepare for the upcoming trial, and both Schoen and Castor agree that this impeachment is unconstitutional - a fact 45 Senators voted in agreement last week, the statement said. “It is an honour to represent the 45th President, Donald J Trump, and the United States Constitution,” said Schoen.
LONDON, FEB 1 (PTI): The UK government on Monday said it has hit a “crucial milestone” in its COVID-19 vaccination programme, with figures indicating that residents at every eligible care home with older residents across England now administered a life-saving jab. The National Health Service (NHS) said nurses, general practitioners (GPs) and other NHS staff have offered the life-saving jab to people living at more than 10,000 care homes with older residents, with only a small remainder have had their visits deferred by local directors of public health for safety reasons during a local outbreak. Those homes will be visited and jabbed as soon as NHS staff are allowed to do so. “Today marks a crucial milestone in our ongoing race to vaccinate the most vulnerable against this deadly disease. We said we would prioritise and protect care home residents, and that is exactly what we have done,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “There will be difficult
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moments to come, and the number of cases and people in hospital remains dangerously high. But vaccines are our route out of the pandemic, and having protected 8.9 million people with a first dose so far, our rollout programme will only accelerate from here on,” he said. Ian Turner, Executive Chair of the Registered Nursing Home Association, quoted Mahatma Gandhi in reference to the major rollout drive to protect the elderly from the deadly virus. “As Mahatma Gandhi said ‘the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulner-
able’, and the pandemic has brought that quotation to the fore,” he said. The NHS said that vaccination staff are now returning to homes that have been covered to jab any resident who was unable to have it during the previous visit because they had recently had COVID19 or for other clinical reasons. “It has been a privilege to vaccinate some of the most vulnerable people and the wonderful people who look after them. Many have had little contact with the outside world throughout the pandemic and so it has been truly humbling for all, giving them hope and importantly protection
against the disease,” said Dr Nikki Kanani, a practising GP and NHS England’s primary care director. “I would urge anyone who is offered the vaccine to come forward,” she said. The UK’s Joint Committee of Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI), which set the priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccines, made older adult care home residents and their staff high priority groups due to being at particular risk from COVID-19 because of their age and frailty. NHS England offered GPs up to GBP 30 extra to vaccinate care home residents in January to cover the increased time and logistics required in bringing the vaccine to care homes. “Our priority has been to protect care home residents throughout this pandemic, and I’m delighted we have reached this monumental milestone to protect the most at risk,” said UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock. “We cannot be complacent, and it is absolutely imperative everyone continues to play their
part by staying home and protecting the NHS while the rollout continues,” he warned. According to the NHS, which is conducting the biggest programme of its kind in its history, vaccinations are now being administered at more than 250 hospitals, over 1,000 GP-led services, 117 high street pharmacies and 47 large-scale vaccination centres across the country with more coming online over the coming days and weeks. “With over 2 million more people vaccinated in communities across England this past week, the NHS’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign is off to a flying start – with nearly nine out of ten people aged 80 and above, and over three quarters of people aged 75 and over, now having had their first jab,” said Sir Simon Stevens, NHS Chief Executive. UK Care Minister Helen Whately said the government is working “on what we can do to try and enable visiting to restart” in care homes to enable families to be reunited.
Eastern Container Terminal to be operated fully Military stages coup in Myanmar, detains Suu Kyi India asks Colombo to abide by commitments COLOMBO, FEB 1 (PTI): Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office said on Monday that his government has decided to run the Colombo Port’s Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) as a fully-owned operation of the state-run ports authority, prompting India to demand Sri Lanka to abide by its commitment of the trilateral deal with it and Japan to jointly develop the strategic cargo terminal. Rajapaksa held talks with the leaders of the agitating trade unions on Monday morning and the decision was conveyed to them, a release from his office said, indicating that the Prime Minister has succumbed to pressure from the trade unions who opposed the joint venture involving India and Japan.
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The state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) signed a memorandum of cooperation in May 2019 with India and Japan to develop the ECT during the previous Sirisena government. The Colombo port trade unions opposed the proposal of investors from India and Japan buying 49 per cent stake in the ETC. They demanded the ECT to remain 100 per cent owned by the SLPA as opposed to the 51 per cent. Reacting to the prime minister’s office statement, a spokesperson at the Indian High Commission in
Colombo said that all sides should continue to abide by the existing understandings and commitment. “I would like to reiterate the expectation of the Government of India for expeditious implementation of the trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed in May 2019 among the Governments of India, Japan and Sri Lanka for the development of ECT with participation from these three countries,” the spokesperson said. “The commitment of the Government of Sri Lanka in this regard has been conveyed several times in the recent past, including at the leadership level. Sri Lanka’s Cabinet also took a decision three months ago to implement the project with foreign investors. All sides should continue to abide by the existing understandings and commitment,” the spokesman added. Some 23 trade unions had joined hands to oppose the port deal.
The unions took the stand that the proposed deal with India’s Adani Group was a sell out of the ECT. They launched industrial action urging to scrap the deal and the government to run the ECT operation as a 100 per cent government entity. The unions mostly affiliated to the ruling Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) forced the government not to go ahead with the deal. They claimed it was a sell out of the Colombo port’s key cargo terminal to India. A committee appointed by the Ports Minister had reported back that the company concerned had refused to accede to concerns raised on behalf of the government. Therefore, the deal has been scrapped. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently said that stopping the deal would endanger the 66 per cent of Indian transshipment cargo handled by the ECT.
NAYPYITAW (MYANMAR), FEB 1 (AP): Myanmar’s military staged a coup Monday and detained senior politicians including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi — a sharp reversal of the significant, if uneven, progress toward democracy the Southeast Asian nation has made following five decades of military rule. An announcement read on military-owned Myawaddy TV said the military would take control of the country for one year. It said the seizure was necessary because the government had not acted on the military’s claims of fraud in November’s elections — in which Suu Kyi’s ruling party won a majority of the parliamentary seats up for grabs — and because it allowed the election to go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic. The takeover came the morning the country’s new parliamentary session was to begin and follows days
of concern that the military was plotting a coup. The military maintains its actions are legally justified — citing a section of the constitution it drafted that allows it to take control in times of national emergency — though Suu Kyi’s party spokesman as well as many international observers have said it amounts to a coup. It was a dramatic backslide for Myanmar, which was emerging from decades of strict military rule and international isolation that began in 1962. It was also a shocking fall from power for Suu Kyi, a Nobel peace laureate who had lived under house arrest for years as she tried to push her country toward democracy and then became its de facto leader after her National League for Democracy won elections in 2015. While Suu Kyi had been a fierce antagonist of the army while under house arrest, since her re-
lease and return to politics, she has had to work with the country’s generals, who never fully gave up power. While the 75-year-old has remained wildly popular at home, Suu Kyi’s deference to the generals — going so far as to defend their crackdown on Rohingya Muslims that the United States and others have labeled genocide — has left her reputation internationally in tatters. For some, Monday’s takeover was seen as confirmation that the military holds ultimate power despite the veneer of democracy. New York-based Human Rights Watch has previously described the clause in the constitution that the military invoked as a “coup mechanism in waiting.” The first signs that the military was planning to seize power were reports that Suu Kyi and Win Myint, the country’s president, had been detained before dawn.
President Biden threatens sanctions
Calling the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar a “direct assault” on its transition to democracy, US President Joe Biden on Monday threatened to slap new sanctions on the country after the junta detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders. Biden was briefed by his National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday night. “In a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the will of the people or attempt to erase the outcome of a credible election. For almost a decade, the people of Burma have been steadily working to establish elections, civilian governance, and the peaceful transfer of power. That progress should be respected,” he asserted. The United States will stand up for democracy wherever it is under attack, Biden asserted.
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Jersey teeth find hints at Neanderthal mixing The importance of Music in Video Games
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rehistoric teeth unearthed at a site in Jersey reveal signs of interbreeding between Neanderthals and our own species, scientists say. UK experts re-studied 13 teeth found between 1910 and 1911 at La Cotte de St Brelade in the island’s south-west. They were long regarded as being typical Neanderthal specimens, but the reassessment also uncovered features characteristic of modern human teeth. The teeth may represent some of the last known Neanderthal remains. As such, they might even yield clues to what caused the disappearance of our close evolutionary cousins. The Neander thals evolved around 400,000 years ago and inhabited a large area from western Europe to Siberia. They were typically shorter and
stockier than modern humans, with a thick ridge of bone overhanging the eyes. They finally disappeared around 40,000 years ago, just as anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens), a newly arrived species from Africa, was settling in Europe. However, the two types of human may have overlapped for at least 5,000 years. The teeth were discovered on a small granite ledge at the cave site. They were previously thought to belong to a single Neanderthal individual. However, the new research found they were from at least two adults. The researchers used computed tomography (CT) scans of the teeth to study them at a level of detail that wasn’t available to researchers in the past. While all the speci-
Dave Grohl:A pandemic can’t stop Glastonbury
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ave Grohl has insisted Glastonbury festival won’t be beaten by the coronavirus pandemic. The Foo Fighters frontman - whose band headlined the Pyramid Stage in 2017 - has addressed the postponement of festivals and shows amid the global health crisis, and he’s confident the Worthy Farm extravaganza will return, and when it does, he and his daughters will be there. In an interview with Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper, Dave said: “I know what Foo Fighters’ plans are for the rest of the year, and some of those plans include
live shows. And I’ll be there, if it’s safe for everyone to attend. Unfortunately, you have to take that into consideration, no matter how much everyone wants to kick down the front door and run to the nearest rock concert, there are some things that are beyond our control.” “It’s heartbreaking. But of course it’s not the last Glastonbury! I don’t think a pandemic can stop Glastonbury! It might hold it back a little while, but I want my kids to see bands at Glastonbury, whenever that show happens again, and it will.” (contactmusic.com)
mens have some Neanderthal characteristics, some aspects of their shape are more typical of teeth from modern humans. This suggests these were traits that were prevalent in their population. Research leader Prof Chris Stringer, from London’s Natural Histor y Museum, said: “Given that modern humans overlapped with Neanderthals in some parts of Europe after 45,000 years ago, the unusual features of these La Cotte individuals suggest that they could have had a dual Neanderthalmoder n human ancestry.” At the time these individuals were alive, the climate in this part of the world was colder than it is today and the sea level was tens of metres lower. Coauthor Dr Matt Pope, from the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL), said the area would have been “fantastic for hunting”, because of its “dead-end valleys and blind gulleys”. “Caves of that scale and size are extremely rare in that landscape,” he said, adding: “It seems to be embedded in their routines, coming back to that place for tens of thousands of years.” In fact, there is a record of occupation at the
La Cotte site going back to 250,000 years ago. The human teeth are thought to be around 48,000 years old, close to the presumed Neanderthal extinction date of 40,000 years ago. So, rather than going extinct in the traditional sense, were Neanderthal groups simply absorbed into incoming modern human populations? “This now needs to be a scenario that’s seriously considered, alongside others, and it’s going to emerge as we get more understanding of the process of genetic admixture,” Dr Pope told BBC News. “But certainly, that word ‘extinct’ now starts to lose its meaning where you can see multiple episodes of admixture and the retention of a significant proportion of Neanderthal DNA in humans beyond sub-Saharan Africa.” Neanderthals contributed 2-3% of the genomes - the genetic instruction booklet for making a person - of people with ancestry from outside Africa. “This idea of a hybrid population could be tested by the recovery of ancient DNA from the teeth, something that is now under investigation,” said Prof Stringer. (BBC news)
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f you’re a huge gamer, then the melody of the Super Mario Bros may give you a dose of nostalgia from time to time, and you might also remember the amazing soundtracks that came with titles like Bloodborne and Halo. However, have you ever thought about the potential benefits that those soundtracks offer to your gaming experience? Music is employed to get hold of your emotions in almost all forms of entertainment, in the bid to enhance the experience. For instance, theatrical plays and movies come with sombre music when emotional and sad scenes are playing out, while whimsical music is used for comedy scenes, and upbeat music for moments of excitement. Designers
of early video games also understood that they needed to use music to achieve a similar purpose. During the period of 8-bit in video games, composers were employed to score the games, but those scores were very simple because of limitations in technicalities. During that time, we had more epic movie soundtracks and catchy jingles. But that does not mean that gamers didn’t value and cherish them then. In fact, the most cherished 8-bit games came with some memorable tunes that people still remember up till today. In modern games, the place of catchy tunes is still very much assured, but they are mostly for puzzle games today. With the advancement of technology in the
16-bit era, more quality music was used by developers, and they included full orchestral arrangements. Already popular composers or those that would go ahead to gain popularity in the course of the work were routinely employed by game developers. Some of them were the popular Nobuo Uematsu and Yuzo Koshiro that worked on Streets of Rage 4. Also, some of the game soundtracks of that era, including those of The Actraiser and Secret Of Mana got published for people to buy, and they even went ahead to gain success independently. Coming to the 32-bit and 64-bit era, an everlasting change happened to the soundtracks. New capabilities by technologies made the
movie industry to influence the designs more. So, instead of employing background music, they mostly employed music in advancing the gaming experience and syncing it with the gameplay and the game storyline. The era of hummable melodies is gone. Video games of this era started throwing up powerful and atmospheric scores. Gamers also started applying licensed music to games of this era. The meaning is that they do not create music from the scratch again. Although some form of lofidelity version of licensed music was used by older games like the Goonies Ii and Back to the Future, games of this era were able to make use of actual licensed songs from different artists. You will find that technique in titles like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Gran Turismo and Crazy Taxi. However, licensed music costs a lot. So, from that moment, it was not used regularly. Through licensed music, more innovation was brought to the use of songs in video games. One of the biggest game series of all time is the Grand Theft Auto. There were many innovative things about it, and that includes the in-game radio stations, that allow players to choose the type of songs they prefer as they drive around. (contactmusic.com)
Priyanka Chopra’s response on Kamala Harris wins praise online
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riyanka Chopra’s response to comedian and late night host Stephen Colbert’s question on Kamala Harris becoming the first female Vice President of the United States has won plaudits online. Chopra, who appeared on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to promote her film The White Tiger, got into a candid conversation with the host where the two discussed many topics including politics which is when Colbert asked the
actor how she felt when Harris became the first female, first South Asian, first Black vice president. “As a South Asian woman yourself, what did it mean to you, to see the new vice president to be the first female, first South Asian, first African American vice president?” Colbert asked in the video interview. To which Chopra replied, “Couple of things… it was such an emotional moment for a lot of my friends and family but like India which has seen nance, whether it is Presicoming from a country several women in gover- dent, Prime Minister…
You know, welcome to the club, America. That’s what I’ll say. High time, I hope this isn’t the first.” “I hope there are many, many because this is what governance should look like. Leadership looks amazing especially when it is diverse and reflective of what the world really looks like,” she added. The snippet from the interview soon went viral on social media. Actor Tara Sharma shared the viral clip and wrote, “Good one @priyankachopra ! While of-
course @kamalaharris is fab and we are all thrilled she is #vice president ..women in governance from #primeministers to #presidents are not new to India and while of course there are many areas where we desperately need more gender equality and #womenempowerment there are also many areas where it has been intrinsic and it is important that is acknowledged too what say @stephenathome @ thelateshowwithstephencolbert” (Indian Express)
Diabetes during pregnancy linked to heart disease risk E C xpecting mothers, take note. A new study indicates that diabetes during pregnancy may increase the risk of heart disease. The study suggests that women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) are twice as likely by mid-life to develop calcium in heart arteries -- a strong predictor of heart disease -even if healthy blood sugar levels were attained many years after pregnancy. “We were surprised to discover that women with a history of gestational diabetes are at a significantly greater risk of heart artery calcification, even if they maintain normal blood sugar levels after pregnancy,” said coauthor Erica P. Gunderson from Kaiser Permanente in California, US. For the study, published in Circulation: Journal of the
American Heart Association, the team enrolled approximately 1,100 women without Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who subsequently gave birth at least once during the 25-year study period, which ended in 2011. Blood tests were performed from before to after pregnancies at five-year
intervals to determine if women had normal blood sugar levels, intermediate elevations in blood sugar levels (pre-diabetes) or they had developed overt Type 2 diabetes. Heart scans were performed to measure coronary artery calcium, a strong predictor for heart
Steam Game Festival kicks off on February 3
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hris Pratt has begun filming for the fourth Thor movie, Thor: Love and Thunder, in Sydney. Actor Sean Gunn, who plays the role of Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy movies, was also spotted on the set. The film also brings back Natalie Portman from the first two Thor movies, not just as Jane Foster but also as a female Thor who will wield Mjolnir. Te s s a T h o m p s o n’s Valkyrie and Taika Waititi’s Korg will also return in Thor: Love and Thunder. Christian Bale, who famously played Batman in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy on the superhero, will essay the role of the film’s villain Gorr the God Butcher. Thor: Love and Thunder is slated to be released on February 11, 2022. (Indian Express)
In The End. It’s Not the Years In Your Life That Counts. It’s The Life In Your Years.
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alve’s latest Steam Game Festival begins on February 3, giving access to playable demos of more than 500 upcoming games from indie developers, along with live streamed chats and panel discussions. The first iteration of the festival took place alongside The Game Awards in December 2019, and was followed by similar events last fall and spring that provided indie developers a chance to show off their titles after the 2020 Game Developers Conference was canceled. (The Verge)
disease, at exams 15, 20 and 25 years after the baseline, the first exam of the study. At the 25-year follow-up, the participants’ median age was 48 years, and 12 per cent of the women in the study had a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabetes. The prospective analysis found that women with a history of gestational diabetes had a two-fold higher risk of coronary artery calcification whether they had healthy blood sugar levels, pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Of women with previous gestational diabetes, 36 per cent developed prediabetes and 26 per cent developed Type 2 diabetes, compared to 35 per cent and 9 per cent of women with no history of gestational diabetes, the researchers said. (IANS)
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Brighton beat Spurs 1-0 to secure 1st home win LO N D O N, F E B 1 (AGENCIES): Brighton boss Graham Potter said the Seagulls produced their best performance for two years as they beat Tottenham to go seven points clear of the Premier League bottom three. Leandro Trossard grabbed the game’s only goal, side-footing in Pascal Gross’ cutback after 17 minutes. And the hosts comfortably held on at the Amex Stadium to earn their first home league win since June. “It’s our best performance [from] this season and last,” Brighton boss Potter told BBC Sport. “From start to finish we did what we needed to do, created some chances, scored a really good goal [and had a] good attitude around the pitch against a top opponent.” Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, whose side stay six points off the top four in sixth, admitted his play-
Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister shoots with an overhead kick during the EPL match between Brighton and Tottenham Hotspur at the Amex stadium in Brighton, Sunday. (AP/PTI)
ers were “too unhappy” on the pitch. “When you are too sad, you have no energy, enthusiasm or confidence, and that was what the team showed in the first half,” said Mourinho. “[My squad] they feel
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too much the absence of a games with a brilliant douplayer like Harry [Kane].” ble at West Ham United to help Liverpool move up to Salah double helps third in the table. trademark quick Liverpool up to third shiftAand curling finish M o h a m e d S a l a h from the Egypt striker was scored for the first time reward for a bright start to in seven Premier League the second half from the
Reds after Jurgen Klopp’s side had failed to add a cutting edge to their first-half possession. Salah capped a scintillating Liverpool counterattack to double his side’s lead 11 minutes later, instantly controlling Xherdan Shaqiri’s looping pass over the top before prodding past Lukasz Fabianski. Without the injured Sadio Mane and with Roberto Firmino among the substitutes, the onus was on Salah to end his mini drought and he delivered in style. Firmino came off the bench to set up Georginio Wijnaldum for a slick Liverpool third before Craig Dawson steered home a corner to hand West Ham a consolation. Liverpool’s second win in London in four days cut the gap to leaders Manchester City - who have a game in hand - to four points, and the two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday.
Dimapur Slammers, Borlengri Knights into 6th Unity Cup final DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Dimapur Slammers CC and Borlengri Knights CC have entered into the 6th Unity Cup final after their semifinals victory on Monday. During the first semi-final match, Borlengri Knights CC defeated Whiskers CC by 6 wickets while Dimapur Slammers CC defeated Big Shots CC by 53 runs in the second semi-final match. In the first match, Borlengri Knights CC won the match by 6 wickets. Whiskers CC batted first and scored 108 runs in 20 overs. Feroz of Whiskers CC was the highest scorer with 39 runs. Chasing the target, Borlengri CC chased the target in just 12 overs losing 4 wickets. Bishnu was adjudged ‘man of the match’ for his 57 runs knock. While in the second match, Dimapur Slammers CC won the match by 53 runs against Big Shots CC. Dimapur Slammers CC
Bishnu receiving the man of the award.
batted first and scored 156 runs in 20 overs. Mughavi of Dimapur Slammers CC was the highest scorer with 58 runs. Chasing the target, Big shots CC fell short of 53 runs and got all out at 17 overs losing all the wickets.
Mughavi was adjudged ‘man of the match’ for his 58 runs knock. The final match will be played on February 3, at 10 a.m. with president of Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur, Shiva Kumar BK as the special guest.
Virtual Pro Bowl: NFC beat AFC 32-12 Jehan Daruvala finishes as game is played out on Madden 21 third at F3 Asian C’ship
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pursued by LA Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium.
CALIFORNIA, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): Capping a challenging season played amid a global pandemic, the NFC won the first-ever virtual Pro Bowl 32-12 over the AFC Sunday in a game played on the Madden 21 video game, with NFL players and celebrities at the controls. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray captained the NFC squad by running the team in the opening quarter by playing as himself. Murray led the NFC squad to a first-quarter touchdown and earned
game MVP honors. Murray handed the controls to NASCAR star Bubba Wallace, who powered the NFC offense to three touchdowns in the second quarter. S e a t t l e S e a h aw k s safety Jamal Adams and former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch ran the NFC for the final two quarters in the victory. Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson started the game for the AFC in the first quarter and left trailing 7-6. He was followed by former
NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry and rapper Snoop Dogg. Gamemaker EA Sports teamed with the NFL to set up a week of “Verzuz” matchups with celebrities, former NFL stars, current NFL players and streamers competing with the 2021 Pro Bowl rosters. Sunday’s virtual Pro Bowl replaced the originally scheduled game set in Las Vegas, ahead of Super Bowl LV in Tampa on Feb. 7.
ARRAYDUBAI, FEB 1 (IANS): Mumbai Falcons made an impressive debut in the Formula 3 Asian Championship in the United Arab Emirates, with Jehan Daruvala clinching the third place in the first race of Round 1 at the Dubai Autodrome. Jehan had a good start and quickly moved up a place to third and he held on to it to claim the podium. His good run over the weekend helped him finish in seventh position in the overall drivers’ standings with 27 points. Kush Maini, however, was unfortunate as he was hit by another car and had to pit, which put him at the back of the entire field. He still managed to clock the second fastest lap time in this race which allowed him to start second for Race 2. An unlucky brake issue, again, saw Kush barely move fifty meters down the track, at the start of the race. Jehan too lost a few positions in the opening lap but recovered well later to finish seventh. Race 3 saw Kush get a fantastic start. But four cars entered the first corner side
by side, leading to a contact. This forced Kush to pit once again to repair damage, to re-join at the back. Jehan’s car too momentarily went airborne and spun him around. The young Indian managed to get his car started and rejoined in eighteenth. From there on, Jehan drove a brilliant race. On a circuit with few overtaking opportunities, the 22-year-old was practically overtaking a car a lap. From eighteenth, Jehan steadily climbed up the order and was by far the quickest driver on track. Some excellent racecraft helped him get into the points and eventually finish in seventh position. Jehan’s phenomenal pace meant he also had the fastest lap of the race, which was almost 3 tenths of a second faster than any other racer on track. French racer Pierre Louis Chovet won the race ahead of Sweden’s Ferrari Academy racer, Dino Beganovic. Williams F1 Junior, Roy Nissany was third. The first two races were won by China’s Guanyu Zhou.
SCAN emergency meeting DIMAPUR (NPN): Sumi Chess Association Nagaland (SCAN) has convened its emergency meeting at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on February 6, 10 a.m. All the exofficials, Sumi Chess players and present executives have been requested to attend the meeting.
Chishili FC (White) and Iphonu FC (Yellow) in action during the quarter final match of the 3rd Aphuyemi Cup. In the first quarter-final match, Spireites FC defeated Town Club Pughoboto 2-0. In the second match, Centre Club Mukali beat Spartan FC Ghathashi 3-2. In the third match, Chishili FC won against Iphonu FC while in the fourth match, United FC Chisholi defeated Laza Student Union 1-0. The first semi final match will be played by Spireites FC Vs United FC Chisholi and the second match between Centre Club Mukali Vs Chishili FC.
Govt slashes sports budget by Rs.230 cr
NEW DELHI, FEB 1 (IANS): In the Union budget presented in Parliament on Monday, the Central government allocated Rs.2,596.14 crore to sports budget for the next financial year 2021-22, less by Rs.230.78 crore -- or, 8.16 per cent -- allocated in the previous fiscal. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has been allocated Rs.660.41 crore, which is an increase from the Rs.500 crore that was allocated in the last budget.
The Sports Ministry’s flagship Khelo India, on the other hand, has had its allocation slashed to 657.71 crore from Rs 890.42 crore allocated in the 2020-21 budget. Assistance to the National Sports Federations, however, has been increased by Rs.35 crore. This year’s budget is Rs.280 crore while
last year’s was Rs.245 crore. The year 2021 is an Olympic year due to the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Olympics was initially scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 9 last year but was postponed in March, 2020 to July 23 to August 8 this year.
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CAGSA 50th anniversary kicks off at Phüsachodü village
DIMAPUR, FEB 1 (NPN): Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) 50th anniversary kick star ted on Monday at Phüsachodü Village under Phek district. Minister of PHED, Printing and Stationery, Government of Manipur, Losii Dikho, gracing the occasion as chief guest impressed upon the players to participate in games and sports with ambition rather than entertainment purpose. Making a frequent appealed to all players to beK Y M C
come the leaders of sports and bring changes in the society, the minister said that sports can bring change, unity, and economic development, which in turn, brings change in the society. He added that richest persons in the world are sportspersons today. He was of the opinion that Naga people are energetic and can make it in the sports. Therefore, he urged the leaders to identify players’ potential and promote them accordingly. MLA Dr. Chotisüh Sazo urged the players to
focus on doing better in their profession as players. He asked them to have aims to participate not only in the district or state level but at the Olympic (International) level. “Maintain good discipline and try to make new friends during this CAGSA meet”, said Sazo. President of Phek District Sports Association (PDSA), Nezosa Teste-o informed that the PDSA meet will be held at Thenyizu village in the month of March. He also added that Naga style wrestling will
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We, the bereaved family members express our profound and the heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, relatives, groups, churches, organizations and Power department, who stood and supported us, physically, materially, financially and with unceasing prayer at the sad and sudden demise LATE NITOVI SEMA of our dearest Late Born on : 10/05/1970 Nitovi Sema who left us Died on : 28/01/2021 for his heavenly abode on 28/01/2021. God Lord bless you all and your families abundantly.
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Host team Phüsachodü village unveiling the flag and mascot of the CAGSA’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday.
be introduced for the sports meet where two wrestlers will represent each area units. He said CAGSA sports meet is a time to uplift and promote youngsters in the greater field and hoped the participants will make the best use of it. CAGSA president Vekhayi Rüho in his message to the players advised them not to be disheartened but to participate with their best. A total of 950 delegates from 11 villages under Chokri area in Phek district are taking part in the sports meet. The 11 participating villages included Thenyizu, Chetheba, Chesezu, Khulazu Basa, Khulazu Bawe, Thipüzu, Phüsachodü, Rükizu, Kikrüma, Chikri Nasa, and North Kikruma. The nine-day long tournament will feature 7 track events for both men and women, 6 field events for men and 5 field events for women. The competition also includes football, volleyball, basketball, archery and arm wrestling. The 50th CAGSA meet will conclude on February 9.
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Jamshedpur edges past Odisha 1-0
B ambolim , F eb 1 (agencies): After a run of five matches without a win, Jamshedpur FC (JFC) registered a 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Monday in the Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21). Mobashir Rahman’s maiden ISL goal lifted JFC into sixth and took the side within three points of the top four, while Odisha remains rooted to the bottom of the table. It was a game of two halves with Jamshedpur starting as the brighter side in the opening 45 minutes. Seiminlen Doungel was a constant threat down Odisha’s left flank by using his pace to get behind Rakesh Pradhan. He drew saves off Arshdeep Singh in the early moments of both the first and second halves and played in a cutback in front of goal for Farukh Choudhary, who blazed his finish over the bar. Odisha could only muster half-chances as Paul Ramfangzauva threaded in a through ball for Jerry Mawihmingthanga, who got past the first defender but was quickly converged upon by Jamshedpur’s defenders to deny the space for a shot.
Jamshedpur FC players celebrate taking the lead against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21) on Monday.
Ja m s h e d p u r we n t ahead in the 41st minute through a fortuitous strike from Mobashir. Valskis’ attempt to get on the end of Mobashir’s inswinging cross put off Arshdeep as the ball beat the ‘keeper and nestled into the net. Odisha grew into the game in the second half through Diego Mauricio and Jerry but was let down
by poor touches and finishing inside the Jamshedpur box. Peter Hartley, who returned to the JFC XI after a one-match suspension, was instrumental in his team securing the cleansheet. In the first half, he made a crucial tackle on Jerry with the winger played through on goal and made a block in the second period to deny
Brad Inman’s shot, which was heading towards goal. Ja m s h e d p u r h a d chances on the counter through Farukh, who was thwarted from close range by Arshdeep, before he struck the woodwork with a curling effort. Tuesday’s Match SC East Bengal Vs Bengaluru FC Time: 7:30 PM
Former Barca forward Justo Tejada dies aged 88 BARCELONA, FEB 1 (IANS): Former Barcelona and Real Madrid forward Justo Tejada has passed away at the age of 88. Born in Barcelona on January 6, 1933, Tejada played a total of eight seasons for FC Barcelona’s first-team: 1953 to 1961. During those eight years, the forward played in 194 official matches and scored 92 goals. As for titles won, he acquired two league championships, two Copas del Rey and two Fairs Cups. After his time at Barcelona, he played for two seasons at Real Madrid (1961-63) and two more at Espanyol (1963-65). Tejada was one of the footballers who played the first ever game at Camp Nou on September 24, 1957. He assisted Eulogio Martinez with the first goal in the history of the stadium, and scored the second in a 4 -2 win for Barca against a team of players from Warsaw. He was part of that legendary Barca side, along with players such as Kubala, Antoni Ramallets, Estanislau Basora, Evaristo de Macedo and Eulogio Martinez. During his time at Real Madrid, he won two LaLiga titles and one Copa de Espana. He was also a full international for Spain.
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India, England players clear COVID19 tests; to have nets from today
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CHENNAI, FEB 1 (PTI): Members of the Indian and England cricket teams have returned three negative tests for COVID-19 during their six-day quarantine, clearing the way for their first full strength net sessions three days before the opening Test here on Friday. Fresh from their triumph in Australia, the Indian players got some much needed time at home before entering the biobubble for the home series in batches from Wednesday last week. “The Indian Cricket Team completed their
quarantine period today in Chennai. Three RTPCR tests for Covid-19 were conducted at regular intervals and all tests have returned negative results. The team will have their first outdoor session today from 5:00 PM and nets sessions will begin from tomorrow,” read an update from BCCI. England players such as Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Rory Burns, who did not travel with the team to Sri Lanka for an earlier assignment, completed their quarantine earlier and have been training. “All PCR tests from
yesterday’s test have returned negative results. The England party are now out of quarantine and will train for the first time as a full group at the stadium tomorrow afternoon 2pm-5pm (IST),” read an update from the England and Wales Cricket Board spokesperson. The England squad had flown into Chennai from Sri Lanka on Wednesday, having won the Test series 2-0 there. The fourTest series against Virat Kohli’s men is going to be a much bigger challenge for the side, which last won in India in 2012.
50% crowd for 2nd India-England Test; Russell Westbrook carries Wizards to wild win over Nets media allowed to cover from press box
CHENNAI, FEB 1 (PTI): The BCCI and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association have decided to allow 50 per cent spectators at the second India-England Test to be held at the M A Chidambaram stadium here, a top TNCA official told PTI on Monday. The issue was discussed by the TNCA members after fresh COVID-19 guidelines on easing of public movement and entry of spectators into sporting venues were issued. The move was cleared in a meeting between TNCA and BCCI officials. “We discussed the issue of allowing spectators for the second India vs England Test following fresh COVID-19 guidelines by the Central government permitting crowds at sporting venues and also the state government’s SOPs given on Sunday,” the TNCA official told PTI. “It has been decided by the BCCI and TNCA to allow 50 per cent spectators for the second Test by following all safety protocols.” The M A Chidambaram stadium has a capacity of 50,000. The first Test begins on Friday while
the second match starts on February 13. Crowds have already been allowed for the third and fourth Test in Ahmedabad. The official also said that media would be allowed to cover both the Tests from the press box at the stadium. However, media conferences would still be held virtually. The BCCI and the TNCA had earlier decided that the first two matches would be held behind closed doors. But the fresh home ministry guidelines on easing of restrictions on public movement have changed the scenario. The official said there was little time to allow entry of spectators for the opening Test.He said even though
there was only a gap of three days between the first and second Tests, the TNCA was confident of making arrangements to allow 50 per cent spectators in the stadium. “There is little time to make arrangements for spectators entry for the first Test so the crowd cannot be allowed. Though the gap between the two Tests is only three days, we are confident that arrangements can be made for (50 per cent) fans in second Test keeping the safety norms in mind,” the official added. The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced that for sports, including cricket, 50 per cent occupancy would be allowed in stadiums.
WA S H I N G TO N D C, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): Russell Westbrook hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining as the host Washington Wizards posted an unlikely 149-146 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. Washington’s only lead was briefly in the second quarter before the frenetic final seconds that saw them score eight unanswered points in the final 8.1 seconds. Bradley Beal’s deep 3-pointer got the Wizards within 146-144, then Garrison Matthews intercepted a rushed inbounds pass by Joe Harris intended for Kevin Durant with 6.8 seconds left. He quickly dished to Westbrook, who sank a 3-pointer over Kyrie Irving with 4.3 seconds remaining. Westbrook scored 15 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter as Washington snapped a four-game losing streak. Beal posted 22 of his 37 points in the final stanza as Washington beat the Nets in the final seconds for the second time this season after overcoming a nine-point deficit in the final 4:54. Durant scored 37 and
Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) celebrates with Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
Harris added a career-high 30 for the Nets, who saw a four-game winning streak stopped and played without James Harden (left thigh contusion). Irving added 26 and Jeff Green contributed a season-best 23 for Brooklyn, which shot 56.8 percent and led by 18 late in the first quarter. Denver Nuggets 128 Utah Jazz 117 Nikola Jokic matched his career high of 47 points, collected 12 rebounds, and
Atletico strengthen lead; Real Madrid slip up again MADRID, FEB 1 (IANS): Atletico Madrid extended their lead at the top of LaLiga to 10 points in the 21st round of matches last weekend after a 4-2 win in Cadiz. On Sunday, Luis Suarez opened the scoring with a free kick in the 28th minute only for Alvaro Negredo to equalise shortly thereafter, reports Xinhua news agency. Saul’s curling effort put Atletico ahead on the stroke of halftime. Cadiz would feel aggrieved as referee Gil Manzano didn’t award them a penalty before the break after a clear handball from Koke. Suarez put Atletico 3-1 ahead from the penalty spot after a clumsy tackle on Thomas Lemar, only for Negredo’s scuffed shot to give Cadiz hope with 20 minutes left to play. Cadiz pressed hard for an equalizer in the closing minutes but Koke tapped home to seal the 4-2 win. Real Madrid’s title
Atletico Madrid players celebrate after their goal against Cadiz on Sunday.
hopes took a further blow on Saturday when they lost 2-1 at home to Levante to suffer their third home defeat of the campaign. Real Madrid was reduced to 10 men in the seventh minute when central defender Eder Militao was sent off for bringing
down Levante forward Sergio Leon, but they took the lead soon afterward as Marco Asensio did well to finish off a rapid counterattack. Jose Luis Morales’ equalized after 30 minutes with a spectacular halfvolley and although Thi-
baut Courtois kept Madrid in the game with a 61stminute penalty save from Roger Marti, Marti got his revenge when he headed home the winning goal in the 77th minute. FC Barcelona had to dig deep to beat Athletic Club Bilbao 2-1 at the
Camp Nou and move level on points with Real Madrid. The win came thanks to a Leo Messi free-kick (his 650th goal for Barca) and a 74th minute finish from Antoine Griezmann. Bilbao’s goal came from Jordi Alba’s own goal under pressure from Oscar de Marcos. Sevilla moved to within a point of Real Madrid with a 2-0 win away to Eibar, thanks to Lucas Ocampos’ first half penalty and a close-range finish on 55 minutes from former Eibar midfielder, Joan Jordan. To make matters worse for the home side, goalkeeper Marco Dmitrovich had to go off injured in the second half and was replaced by Yoel. Villarreal and Real Sociedad, both with topfour hopes, drew 1-1. Dani Parejo putting Villarreal ahead with a first time shot from the edge of the penalty area in the third minute, and Alexander saved a point for the visitors in injury time.
dished out five assists to lead Denver over visiting Utah. Will Barton scored 18 points and Jamal Murray added 16 for the Nuggets. Denver snapped Utah’s 11-game winning streak after shooting 54 percent from the field and making 18 of 28 3-pointers (64.3 percent). Bojan Bogdanovic scored 29 points to lead the Jazz. Utah had seven players score in double fig-
ures but could not keep up with the Nuggets’ blazing shooting in the end. Philadelphia 76ers 119 - Indiana Pacers 110 For the first time this season, Philadelphia found a path to victory without Joel Embiid by defeating host Indiana behind a dominant fourth quarter in Indianapolis. Tobias Harris finished with 27 points and eight rebounds to help the Sixers erase a 20-point second-
half deficit and win their third straight. The Sixers outscored the Pacers, who dropped their second consecutive game, 37-15 in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia had gone 0-4 in games where Embiid didn’t play. Malcolm Brogdon led the Pacers with 25 points on 10-for-21 shooting and Damontas Sabonis totaled 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Doug McDermott (lower back) did not start, but returned to the Pacers’ rotation and finished with eight points and five rebounds in 21 minutes. Los Angeles Clippers 129 - New York Knicks 115 Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 28 points for visiting Los Angeles, who fended off a fourth-quarter rally by New York and pulled away for the win. Reggie Jackson had 18 points for the Clippers, who put six players into double figures as they won for the 10th time in 11 games. Paul George scored 17 points, Serge Ibaka added 15 points while Patrick Patterson had 13 points and Marcus Morris Sr. contributed 11 points off the bench.
Djokovic leads Serbia’s title defence at reduced ATP Cup MELBOURNE, FEB 1 (AGENCIES): After a wildly successful debut in 2020, the ATP Cup kicks off in more subdued circumstances in Melbourne on Tuesday with Novak Djokovic looking to get champions Serbia off to a flying start against Canada in the truncated team-based event. Last year’s tournament featured 24 nations and played to packed houses across the country, but the upcoming event has been reduced to 12 teams and all the action will be confined to Melbourne Park due to COVID-19 biosecurity measures. Crowd capacity for this year has been capped at 25%. The competition will nonetheless provide a form guide for next week’s Australian Open, with most of the Grand Slam’s top male contenders representing their nations after a manda-
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tory 14 days in quarantine. Djokovic, unbeaten in eight ties, was majestic in last year’s tournament as he fired Serbia to a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final, including a straight sets win over Rafa Nadal. There will be no easing in for the world number one as he faces Canada’s rising talent Denis Shapovalov at Rod Laver Arena in their Group A clash, a moutwatering rematch of last year’s
quarter-final. The 21-year-old Shapovalov, long tipped for Grand Slam success, pushed Djokovic to a thirdset tiebreak last year and will be eager to see if he has closed the gap on the Serb. Nadal will headline the evening session at Rod Laver Arena when he takes on home hope Alex De Minaur, a year after overhauling the Australian 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the semi-finals.
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