February 3, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 57

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NE states gain in new tax-sharing formula Naga talks in NE’s interest: Conrad Staff Reporter

Spl. Correspondent/Agencies

NEW DELHI, FEB 2: The 15th Finance Commission (FCC) left the share of states in central taxes virtually unchanged for the next financial year, but its revamped formula for how the proceeds are allocated between states will result in significant gains for states like Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland. However, Assam failed to make any gain in its share.

The panel also recommended Rs. 546 crore for Mizoram as special grant taking note that the sum of tax devolution and revenue deficit grant was projected to decline from 2019- 20 to 2020-21.

The Constitution mandates that the Centre share the tax proceeds with the states, which also tap other revenue sources such as VAT on petrol and diesel, stamp duty and excise on alcohol.

The formula for sharing revenues is decided by the Finance Commission every five years. This time, however, the FCC will decide the formula for six years. The report for 2020-21 was tabled in Parliament on Saturday.

PAC grateful for cancellation of ‘Lease System’ Dimapur, Feb 2 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur has expressed its appreciation to the Municipal Affairs Department (MAD) for cancellation of the ‘Lease System’ of the DMC which came into effect from February 1,2020.

In a joint statement, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and secretary Elis Swu maintained that the cancellation of the ‘Lease System’, will lighten the burden of public as it came after the PAC demand which was the voice of the people.

PAC said the cancellation by the state government would go a long way towards benefitting the interest of the general public and therefore acknowledged the response of the department responsible in heeding to the voice of the people. PAC also expressed sincere appreciation to Dimapur Police, including security forces, for their tireless efforts and sacrifices in maintaining law and order by “arresting many criminals who were extorting money from the public and bringing misery” and assured of its support in future. PAC also urged to public to extend cooperation to police so as to bring peace and a just society.

This is it!

“If we had bio-metric attendance system like in Secretariat, life would be terrible.”

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North East: Inter se Shares of States State Arunachal Meghalaya Manipur Nagaland Mizoram Tripura Assam

14th FC (% all taxes)

15th FC (% all taxes)

1.37

1.76

0.64

0.77

0.62

0.72

0.5

0.57

0.46

0.50

0.64

0.70

3.31

3.13

The 15th Finance Commission headed by former bureaucrat and lawmaker NK Singh, is due to submit its final report later this year.

With regard to Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the North East and Himalayan states’ have been differentiated from the general states and the former have been projected to grow at a slightly lower growth rate than the latter.

The panel noted that growth rates of GSDP for 2018-19 were available for many states from the state’s own calculations. However, keeping in mind the difficulty involved in combining different series of GSDP and the need for ensuring com-

parability, growth rates have been normatively projected from 2018-19.

The 15th FC suggested that states be given 41% of the Centre’s net tax receipts during the next financial year, as against 42% for 2015-16 to 2019-20, arguing that the 1 percentage point change was on account of J&K and Ladakh being converted into union territories.

A part of the change in the relative share of the states may be on account of the change in criteria and weights for what is called the horizontal devolution. Unlike its predecessor, the 15th Finance Commission has used the 2011 Census as the sole criteria for population

but has reduced the weight for population to 15% from the earlier 27.5%. While retaining the 15% assigned to geographical area, it has enhanced the focus on forest and ecology from 7.5% to 10%.

It has also reduced the weight of income distance (how much lower or higher than the national average a state is) from 50% to 45% to provide higher devolution to the states with lower per capita income. Demographic performance and tax effort have been brought in as parameters to reward the states performing better on both these counts.

Through the new mix of parameters, the 15th Finance Commission has sought to address concerns that some of the states that had managed to control the pace of population expansion were being ‘penalised’ for this achievement.

The Commission’s recommendation on performance based incentives for agriculture have also been acted upon by Union Finance minister with states being encouraged to enact model laws on land leasing, agriculture produce and livestock marketing and

contract farming to avail of grants from 2021-22.

There are a host of other reforms on which the 15th Finance Commission has prodded states to move-- from reducing power sector losses to education and development of aspirational districts and blocks --indicating that it will offer incentives for the better-performing states through grants-in-aid when it presents its recommendations for the next five years.

FCC also recommended the creation of disaster mitigation funds at the central and state levels, which will be in addition to the disaster relief funds already in place. The share of the North East and Himalayan states shall continue to be 10 per cent, with the remaining 90 per cent to be provided by the Centre.

In this regard, the panel recommended an allocation of Rs. 150 crore from the proposed National Disaster Mitigation Fund National (NDMF) for seismic and landslide risk reduction programmes in 2020-21, with an allocation of Rs. 50 crore to all the North Eastern states.

DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): Meghalaya chief minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad Sangma maintained that outcome of the Naga peace process was of utmost importance and in the interest of entire North East.

Speaking to media at Niathu Resort here Sunday, Conrad explained that his concern was not as the chief minister of Meghalaya but also as president of NPP regarding issues pertaining to the Northeast.

“We are all for talks.

We have also resolved to support the ongoing talks as their successful conclusion will herald in peace not only in Nagaland but also impact the entire socio-economic situation in the Northeast,” Conrad said.

Conrad said people across the region were closely following the Naga peace process since solution would be in the interest of all.

On the issue of territorial integrity of Manipur, Conrad said this was already clarified by Government of India and the Naga groups.

He explained that his primary objective of visit-

(3rd from L) Conrad Sangma with state NPP president Ahoto Sema and party workers at Niathu resort, Dimapur.

ing Manipur and Nagaland was to meet party leaders to discuss issues like strengthening the party, take stock of the political situation in Nagaland and prepare the Nagaland unit for the future keeping in mind the political situation in the State.

Conrad said the “party feels very strongly that there is a political vacuum in the Northeast, particularly in Nagaland, and NPP is in a strong position to fill that vacuum”.

He pointed out that NPP was the first political party from the Northeast to be recognised as national party and that it was testament to how people had em-

NPCC threatens protest for early Naga solution Forum to move SC against Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): President Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) K. Therie has renewed the party’s demand on the government of India, for early Naga political solution within a reasonable time, failing which the party will protest in the form of a “civil disobedience.”

Stating this at a press conference Sunday at Hotel Saramati here, Therie reminded that the party on January 17,2020 resolved to urge upon the government of India and Nagaland state “to implement political solution without any further delay”. He said the resolution also reiterated that both the government of India and the Centre’s Interlocutor, honour the aspirations of all stakeholders and honour and respect the aspirations of the people which was supreme in democracy.

Therie also said the

Congress demanded and expected justice and equality so that solution was implemented with NPGs under a non-political and non-partisan government.

He said despite negotiations having concluded successfully on October 31,2019 after all Naga national workers expressed their views and as desired by the state government, yet solution has not arrived. Therie said Congress now expects all negotiating parties stand by their commitment.

He said Congress also resolved to discuss and interact with the grass root across the state on the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA).

Therie said the party leaders had already toured Tizit, Mon and Longleng and found that people were already aware about the dangerous impact of CAA. Therie reminded that Congress opposed the imposition of the CAA(then

CAB) since 2016 as it knew the implications against the spirit of India’s secular constitution. He said since CAA seeks to divide India along religious lines, the division will take place unless the Act is removed from the constitution.

The minorities such as Nagas face threat from CAA as it would submerge them under the ocean of majority religious community, a factor which Nagas used to be apprehensive even in the past.Therie said while Nagas have been struggling to preserve and protect their identity, religion and culture over the past 90 years, if CAA was is implemented, Nagas would be overwhelmed within two decades like Tripura. Therefore, he said, Congress will never accept CAA in any form.

Therie lamented that all the 60 legislators and two MPs were “toothless” and unable to protect the aspiration of people from the

danger of a “reign of terror” to be unleashed under CAA from “the ocean of bigger communities”.

On corruption, Therie said even some MLAs had openly said that even if they carried out development work in their areas, no one would vote for them in the next election, since corruption has become a way of life in Nagaland. He said even government servants worked only for the ruling party in power and thus nepotism and manipulation have become the norm.

He also regretted that the people themselves accept rising corruption as means of electing those who will not build roads in their constituencies. He said there was no place in the state for God fearing people who want to serve the communities. Therie said the voice of people was no longer heard by those in government as everybody knew the reason why.

amnesty demand by NDFB

G U WA H AT I , F E B 2 (AGENCIES): Forum for Terrorist Victim Family Assam (FTVFA) has planned to move Supreme Court against the demand for general amnesty to the leaders of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB).

The FTVFA is an umbrella group of families of victims of militancy in Assam. The Bodo outfits have sought general amnesty to the cadres and leaders of the NDFB’s four factions following the Bodo Peace Accord signed on January 27, 2020.

“We have no issues if the government wants to work for the welfare of the Bodo people but negotiating with militant leaders is unfortunate,” The Telegraph quoted FTVFA founder Dhananjoy Saikia as saying.

He said the militants who killed innocent people

will be now treated as VIPs in the name of peace talks.

“Such kind of peace treaty will only encourage armed movement. We will write to the Chief Justice of India, seeking his intervention to uphold justice at any cost,” Saikia added. Saikia’s father Kamala Saikia was killed by ULFA in 1991.

Bodoland Territorial Council chief Hagrama Mohilary and All Bodo Students’ Union have urged the Centre to withdraw cases against NDFB chief Ranjan Daimary and others.

A total of 1,615 rebels belonging to the four factions of NDFB, led by Ranjan Daimary, Gobinda Basumatary, Dhirendra Boro and B. Saoraigwra, laid down arms in accordance with the Bodo Accord.

The state government plans to chalk out a proper mechanism for their rehabilitation.

braced the party throughout the region.

He further reiterated his party’s stance to continue to raise issues pertaining at states and the regional levels to make the party a platform for people to repose their faith on.

On his recent meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, Conrad said his party submitted a representation on ILP and also apprised Shah on the resolution passed for ILP by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly and also the desire of coalition partners to meet Shah and apprise him for ILP in Meghalaya.

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No decision yet on date of CAA implementation G U WA H AT I , F E B 2 (AGENCIES): Though the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was passed by both the houses of the Parliament in December last year, no decision has yet been taken on the date of implementation of it.

Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that the State Governments would be able to implement the CAA only after the Centre frames the rules for it. The Centre has started the process of framing the rules and sought the views of the stakeholders on the issue.

Assam government, on its part, has also forwarded its suggestions on the rules to be framed for the implementation of the CAA. However, sources refused to divulge the suggestions given by the State Government in this regard.

Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala reports second confirmed case NPP reacts to Patton’s remark ALAPUZHA, FEB 2 (PTI): India on Sunday reported a second case of novel coronavirus with another person from Kerala, who recently returned from China, testing positive for the infection.

The condition of both patients was stated to be ‘stable’ and not serious, officials said.

The second patient is also a student from Wuhan in China, the epicentre of the epidemic. The patient had returned to Kerala on January 24, the state government said.

The countr y’s first novel coronavirus case was reported from Thrissur in Kerala on Thursday with a woman medical student who returned from Wuhan testing positive for the infection.

Confirming the second case, Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja said

the condition of the student, currently admitted to the isolation ward at the Alapuzha Medical College Hospital, was “stable”.

Earlier in the day, the minister said in Kollam that the state was awaiting the results of tests conducted on the patient from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.

“Now, we have got the test report of the patient.

There is a positive case in Alapuzha,” she told reporters here on Sunday evening after chairing a high-level meeting with senior health department officials.

The first patient, a woman medical student, is in an isolation ward at the Thrissur medical college hospital.

“We are trying to ensure that the virus does not spread. The two patients, who have tested positive for the virus, are stable. Their

condition is not serious.

But we are monitoring them closely,” she said.

Since the coronavirus outbreak in China, Kerala, which is thickly populated, has been on high alert as a large number of students from the state are studying in the University of Wuhan.

The Kerala health minister said they had started the process to identify people who may have come in contact the two virusinfected patients.

She said police were helping in the process.

With the second case being reported from the state, people need to be more vigilant and follow all precautionary measures, Shailaja said.

A meeting with officials of private hospitals in Thrissur was held and they have kept aside around 87 beds for isolation wards.

Flight lands in Delhi with 323 more Indians

Medics screen Indian nationals at Delhi airport, Sunday. (PTI)

A second Air India flight carrying 323 Indians and seven Maldivians from Wuhan in China landed at Delhi airport on Sunday morning.

In the first flight on early Saturday, 324 Indians were evacuated and were admitted to the two quarantine facilities set up by the Army and the ITBP, though none of them have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to officials.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet on Sunday, “7 Maldivians brought back with 323 Indians from Wuhan on the second @airindiain flight today. #NeighbourhoodFirst at work again.”

Wuhan is the epicentre of outbreak of novel coronavirus, which has killed more than 300 people in China.

DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): Reacting to the audio recording and transcript of deputy chief minister Y. Patton’s recent remarks, widely being circulated on social media platforms, the National People’s Party (NPP) national executive member and ex-Lok Sabha candidate, Hayithung Bill Lotha stated that Patton’s derogatory remark against the identity of his own tribe was tantamount to undermining that honourable recognition for the Nagas as a proud race.

In a press statement, Hayithung alleged that the remarks made by Patton while addressing the general conference of Lotha Students’ Union at Merapani (held from January 27 to 28), was primarily political, wherein “he had nursed a long held grudge of getting lesser number of votes from Ralan area during the state assembly elections” of 2003 which

had led to Patton’s defeat.

Hayithung further alleged that comment Patton made in his speech “was intentionally used to connote a ‘most appalling and derogatory category of humans’ and it is in fact in an essence a “racist, inhuman outburst and with a fascist mind-set”.

Taking note of this, Hayithung, who was also a former BJP member, urged Nagaland Governor R.N. Ravi, to take appropriate action against Patton, by making him to “step down” and “resign on moral and ethical politic grounds”, for deeply hurting the sentiments, creating fissures, divisions amongst the Naga Society and “stoking intra- community centric tension”.

Meanwhile, according to reports, Patton and the Wokha district unit of the BJP denied making any derogatory remark and said his words were twisted via social media.

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Training on nutritional gardening for jail inmates

Jail inmates with DEF-Tsg and KVK officials during the training programme.

DIMAPUR: DEF-Tsg in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tuensang organised trainingcum-demonstration on nutritional gardening for livelihood sustainability for the inmates of District Jail Tuensang on February 1.

A press release from KVK Tuensang stated that, main objective of the programme was to bring reformation through skill development for the inmates to inculcate the importance of dignity of labour and to solve the problem of unemployment, improve economic status and the nutritional requirement through kitchen gardening.

During the technical

session, the resource person, Dr. Shisarenla Aier, SMS (Horticulture), KVKTSG trained the inmates on growing of vegetable crops in the backyard of residential houses to meet the requirements of family throughout the year.

She emphasized of the advantages being effective utilization of land, continuous supply of vegetables throughout the year, saving on expenditure on purchase of vegetable which can help in economic stability of family.

She also discussed regarding site selection, planning, preparation, choosing of garden crops, garden maintenance, manuring, watering, weeding etc.

Practical demonstration on setting up of a nutritional garden was demonstrated by Yanger I. Kichu, farm manager, KVK-Tsg where all the inmates participated.

Earlier, programme was chaired by Dr. Pritpal Kaur SDPO, DEF-Tsg, wherein she encouraged the inmates to do away with negativity as it kept one blind to opportunities and holds hostage to one’s own true potential. Invocation was offered by Sarandi Walling, chaplain, District Jail-Tsg and welcome address was given by Hamtok Phom, SP Prison. Various vegetable seeds were distributed to the inmates for carrying out the activities.

Valedictory programme of five-day teachers training for elementary on national initiative for school heads & teachers holistic advancement (NISHTHA) successfully concluded at Kiphire on February 1. Altogether 101 teachers attended the training.

Assistant district coordinator informed that the 2nd phase for the teachers training will be held from February 4. All the teachers have been informed to attend the training without fail. (NP)

news in Brief OCYO holds meet: Oriental Colony Youth Organisation (OCYO) held its meeting with their newly elected members for the tenure 2020-2022) on February 1.

New team of OCYO is led by the Evan Lotha as president and Chujangtemsu as general secretary along with seven others.

CEMC radio awareness workshop: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre (CEMC) for Asia invites NGOs and educational institutions from Nagaland for participation in community radio awareness workshop to be held from February 11 to 13, at Hotel Acacia, Opposite East Police Station, Near Rail Gate, Dimapur, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India in collaboration with CEMCA. Interested NGOs and educational institutions are asked to nominate only one person from their organization who can attend the workshop and share the details of the same. Hospitality and travel allowance will be facilitated for the participants as per Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India norms.

For further details and registration one may contact Yanrenthung J Humtsoe at 8974341680/yanrenhumtsoe@gmail.com.

RCD organises felicitation programme

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importance of having driving license, vehicle insurance and the safety of the public. More than 41 persons were benefited in the programme.

KDLSA also participated in the ex-serviceman rally whereby rendering services to the ex-servicemen, widows, kit and kin of war deceased in the nature of giving legal counselling, advice, distributing of legal literatures. More than 150 persons were benefited in the said rally.

Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) organised a mini camp in collaboration with district administration, government departments, non governmental organizations (NGOs), stakeholders at Bhandari-sub division, Wokha district on January 31. Khrievono Seletsu, judicial magistrate (first class cum secretary), WDLSA delivered keynote address and also inaugurated the new Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) at Bhandarisub division.

Camp also included registration for disability certificates, screening for

HIV/AIDS also.

In this line, stalls were set up for general public assistance. para legal volunteer, Bhandari Er. Zuchobemo Odyuo was also present.

Inaugural address was delivered by Dr. Riku Khutso, EAC Bhandari. Shanchobeni P Lotha project assistant WDLSA spoke on Legal Aid and Services.

Short speeches were delivered by Social Welfare department, asst. labour commissioner and Differently abled Society. Renbonthung Tsanglao, panel lawyer WDLSA chaired the camp & vote of thanks by advocate Meribemo A Lotha, retainer lawyer WDLSA. Medical Dealers Association, Dimapur Nagaland (MDADN) provided free medicines during the camp. More than 800 beneficiaries were recorded during the camp.

PLVs from Wokha DLSA Daisy Tungoe, Zuchobemo and PA Shanchobeni P lotha rendered services to students by opening a legal literacy stall during the recently held Lotha Students Union gen-

Lakhuti Baptist Church celebrates centennial jubilee

Rev. Professor Akheto Sema, general secretary CBCNEI sharing the centennial message at Lakhuti Baptist Church on February 2 at Lakhuti.

DIMAPUR: Three-day centennial celebration from January 31 to February 2 under the theme, “Thus far He lead us” (1 Samuel 7:12) was held at Lakhuti Baptist Church (LBC), Wokha district.

A press release from LBC stated that, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry the speaker of the valedictory session shared a message on “to follow the path of righteousness and become a decibel of God.” He informed that God’s love is “amazing grace”, while he told them that we are in the giving end and not in the receiving end.

He called the congregation to be a giver with true heart and to be a torch bearer.

Thousands of believers gathered to attend the centennial jubilee celebration at Lakhuti local ground where Rev. Professor Akheto Sema, general secretary CBCNEI shared

the centennial message, spoke on God faithfulness and countless blessings. He called the congregation to remain humble and faithful to continue in receiving God’s blessings. Meanwhile, he told that the true celebration of centennial jubilee is a time to reconcile the broken relationship and dedicate ones life to God. He call to retrospect and reminisce the past sacrifices that through them the congregation of present day celebrating the auspicious occasion. He shared them to learn and to forgive in building a strong foundation of love and relationships, which is the true essence of celebrating centennial jubilee. He reminded the congregation to rededicate their lives, a better and Godly life remembering the past faithfulness that has strengthened the church, the society till today. Rev.

Dr. Mar. Atsongchanger executive secretary, ABAM delivered a word of greetings.

Earlier on January 31, Dr. A. Abeni Patton, assistant professor, BTC Pfutsuro was the speaker of the inaugural event. On the second day of 1st February, unveiling of centennial memorial stone was dedicated and blessed by Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha, executive secretary, LBCA, while Rev. Zanao Mozhui, pastor LBC Dimapur was the speaker of the second day. Words of greetings were shared by Mhathung Yanthan advisor Horticulture, govt. of Nagaland on the second day while on the valedictory session former minister N. Thomas Lotha delivered a message of greeting. The centennial jubilee (1920-2020) concluded on February 2 with candlelight service.

DIMAPUR: Rotary Club of Dimapur (RCD) organised a felicitation function as part of vocational service month designated

by Rotary international on January 30 at RCD centre.

A press release from RCD president Ashok Agarwal stated that, the outstanding persons who have excelled in their profession/occupation and served the community out of their professional responsibilities and commitments with ethical standard and enhanced in promoting good relations were felicitated.

All the five awardees were selected by their re-

spective departments for different categories/vocation. The recipients were Luheli Sema best women traffic constable; Pratima Rana best nurse, DHD); Lohitson Sangma best electrician; Gandhi Dom best sweeper, DMC and Tanu Babu Singh best postman, Mukhiya Dak Ghar Dimapur along with four way test.

Programme was organized under the chairmanship of Kitoshi Zhimomi and was attended by family of Rotary, dignitaries and guests. Club also donated one wheel chair and provided scholarship to two outstanding students from low income category.

ANPSA central lauds CM for CMMSF

Drugs and IMFL destroyed in Wokha, Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) central has lauded the unprecedented support to education by the chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio. A press release from All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association central president Nini Sekhose and general secretary, P. G. Nathan expressed gratitude to chief minister for initiating for the first time the Chief Minister’s Meritorious Students Fellowship (CMMSF) to the indigenous HSLC toppers of Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE).

Association further stated that the generous Chief Minister’s Meritorious Students Fellowship will enable many awardees to come closer to achieving their dreams and goals.

Members of destruction committee at the dumping site Committee members destroying the liquor on Saturday Wokha town. morning.

DIMAPUR: Huge quantity of seized IMFL and banned drugs worth 20 lakhs was seized and destroyed on February 2, at Wokha Town Council dumping site (Sali area), in the presence of JMFC, Wokha, assistant public prosecutor, district administration, SDPO Wokha, prosecuting inspector &

DLSAs conduct legal awareness programmes DIMAPUR: Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organise legal awareness programme at Rengma Fellowship, Bayavu Hill Kohima, Nagaland on January 30.

KDLSA panel lawyer, Mhechiete U Kenye, spoke on the topic “Consumer Protection Act, 1986”, wherein consumer were protected from unfair means, educating them about their rights and responsibilities and also to redress their grievances.

She advised the consumer to be aware and be a smart consumer.

KDLSA panel lawyer, Asenla Longkumer, spoke on the topic “The importance of will”. She explained a will or testament was a legal document by which a person, the testator, expresses their wishes as to how their property is to be distributed at death, and names one or more persons, the executor, to manage the estate until its final distribution.

KDLSA panel lawyer, Vikehiepie Sirie, spoke on the topic “Motor Vehicle Act” and stressed on the

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eral conference on January 27 and 28 at Merapani (Border area).

Wokha DLSA also conducted awareness on juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act and protection of children from sexual offenses act at Little Angel’s School Wokha, on January 17 and Grace School Wokha on January 28. Resource persons were Renbemo Tungoe, Asst Public Prosecutor, Panel Lawyer Renbonthung Tsanglao, Panel Lawyer Meribemo A Lotha and Project Assistant Shanchobeni P Lotha.

Dimapur DLSA organised legal awareness programme with the students, faculty and non teaching staffs of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on January 30. DDLSA retired lawyer Soneli Seb, spoke on the “Importance of will”. Panel lawyer Khrieketounuo Metha, spoke on the “consumer protection act”. Kekhriele-u Mezhu, panel lawyer spoke on “the protection of children from sexual offences act”.

CJM Dimapur and secretary DDLSA Ajongba Imchen, summed up the programme by challenging the gathering to be good citizens of the country.

Programme was attended by 240 people.

Longleng DLSA also conducted awareness programme on the topic ‘POCSO Act’ on January 28 at Tribalhood Hostel Nyengching Longleng. Resource Person P Monyei Phom Panel Lawyer spoke on the topic ‘Right to Legal Aid’ and ‘POCSO Act 2019’.

Kiphire District Legal Services Authority organized a legal seminar on Motor vehicle Act and importance of will on January 28 at Public ground Kiphire with the members of Local Taxi Union Kiphire Town.

Secretary DLSA & CJM N.Kano, as resource person spoke on the rules and provision provided under the motor vehicle act.

Programme was attended by 36 members from the local taxi union and later vote of thanks by district project assistant Rebica T Sangtam.

staff, Dobashis, department of Information and Public Relations and Lotha Eloe Hoho.

According to DIPR report, the destroyed illegal consignment included assorted liquors.

The seized consignment was confiscated on several occasions by Wokha Police and Assam

Rifles. In this connection different cases were registered under relevant section of law and the accused were arrested and booked for further inquiry against the defaulters.

As per the application for pre-trial destruction from PI court, Wokha, the destruction was carried our accordingly.

Mokokchung: Basing on the order from the court, the destruction committee on February 1 morning destroyed seized liquor at the court premise.

The committee headed by EAC Mokokchung and members destroyed around 200 cases of different types of liquor seized on various occasions.

Mini marathon climate run held in Dimapur

Participants at the marathon run by NIT Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: A mini marathon, “The climate run” under the theme “Running for a good cause” was organized by NIT Nagaland Science Society (NNSS), Dimapur on January 31.

A press release from the NSSS stated that, the event was organized in an effort to create awareness

on climate change and draw the attention of the public to the disastrous Australian bushfires and Amazon rainforest wildfires.

The marathon was flagged off in the presence of Dr. Jyoti Prasad Borah, HoD of Science and Humanities, Dr. Amrit Puzari, associate dean (student affairs), Dr.

Arambam Neelima, associate dean (academic) and Dr. Prem Prakash Mishra, asst. professor. The runners competed in the eight kilometers long run while the volunteers and other participants of the event took to the streets holding placards with slogans on climate change.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 3

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

24 8

Hazy sun

20 5

Guwahati Hazy sun

23 8

Hazy sun

21 3

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar Partly sunny

19 8

Shillong Hazy sun

14 0

Kohima

Cool with hazy sun

Dimapur Hazy sun Mkg

Hazy sun and cooler

Tuensang Hazy sun and much cooler

14 2 21 8 15 5 8

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Hazy sun and cooler

14 9

Zunheboto Cooler with hazy sun

12 2

Wokha

NNC observes 74th formation day

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KOHIMA, FEB 2 (NPN): Naga National Council (NNC) observed its 74th formation day anniversary at peace hall Chedema on Sunday.

President NNC Adino Phizo in her address said seventy four years ago on February 2, 1946 the NNC was formed and launched.

She said at that time, the Naga people needed to have a name to represent them and that was how NNC came about. She also said that “our” country had many regions (tribes) even then with different system and culture as it is today. However, she recalled that there was no issue of “tribalism” among the people , whereas this concept of tribalism came about only after some job seekers rose among the educated people.

Phizo reminded that NNC was not a political party or a government, but the people were NNC members.

She said the present struggle has been going on for 73 years and in 1947 when Great Britain relinquished her power, India immediately forgot her past and took over the small country of Nagaland and brought in wars. Even

President NNC Adinno Phizo addressing the gathering during its formation day at Chedema. (NP)

so, she said that Nagas defended their country and reminded that consequently India signed ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government of Nagaland in 1964 but later abrogated the ceasefire in 1972.

Phizo recalled those periods when Nagas suffered immensely and died in the hands of Indian armed forces who tried to crush the Nagas. NCC president said even today the Indian government has been extending the Armed Forces Special Powers Act every six months since promulgation in 1958 and order her armed forces to occupied Nagaland till

IUN awareness talks on cervical and breast cancer

Participants at the awareness talk held at ICFAI University in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Awareness talk on “cervical and breast cancer” was jointly organised by ICFAI University Nagaland (IUN) and Sovima health sub-centre management committee at ICFAI University, Dimapur on January 31.

A press release from assistant professor of Political Science ICFAI University Nagaland Holi J. Ayemi stated that, the resource person for the day was Dr. Rushulo Khing (obstetrics & gynaecology) of Olive Christian Hospital & Research Centre (OCHRC), Dimapur and Dr. Suiyibangbe (surgeon) of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

Dr. Khing spoke about cervical cancer which oc-

curs in the cells of the cervix-the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina and human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, which play a role in causing most of the cervical cancer.

The cervical cancer mostly develops around the age group of 30 years and above. Cervical cancer can be detected through PAP smear test that can detect precancerous conditions of the cervix, so they can be monitored or treated in order to prevent cervical cancer.

Talking about the prevention Dr. Khing explained about the HPV vaccine that can be given for 2 to 3 times as a dose and can be most effective

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during the age group of 9-14 years of age.

Dr. Suiyibangbe talked about breast cancer and about the remedies for the prevention of breast cancer and the symptoms of breast cancer. According to him, breast cancer is a cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.

Questions were raised by faculty members, students and committee members after the talk was delivered by the doctors on the specific topics. Seminar was attended by the students, faculty of ICFAI University, chairman and committee members of Sovima health sub-centre.

Holi J. Ayemi, assistant professor, Political Science IUN chaired the session.

today.

She reminded the gathering that the history of Nagaland was clear that Nagas are not demanding anything from India but they want peace and that reason must prevail. “Our forefathers and the past generation have handed down this beautiful land to the present generation, therefore we should not fail them, being mindful of that love for Nagaland and the people” she stated.

Alhouü Dzüvichü also addressed the gathering. Programme was led

by B. Pashen vice president NCC, Bible reading and prayer by Razouvilie

Combined CATC113 held at IG Stadium Kohima DIMAPUR: The 24 Nagaland (I) COY NCC, Kohima is conducting NCC Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-113) of 10 days duration at IG Stadium, Kohima from February 1 to 10.

A press release from 24 Nagaland (I) COY NCC Kohima stated that, at the opening address of the camp, Brig K Venugopal SM, NCC Group Cdr, Kohima laid down the aim of the camp, its importance in terms of collective training, inculcating team spirit, discipline and self dependence. He also encouraged the cadets to make the best use of the opportunities which will be given during the camp.

The cadets will be given special lectures by renowned personalities from different fields. Opening address was attended by Col Daniel Daniel Lotzem, CO 24, Nagaland (I) Coy NCC, Col A Pitre, CO 1Naga Girls Bn NCC and Col Shaju training officer, HQ NCC GP Kohima.

462 NCC cadets from different colleges and schools all over the state have come to be part of this camp.

Six associated NCC officer from various schools and colleges are also attending the camp.

pastor Chedema Baptist Church, special song was presented by Chedema CRC youth and dedicatory prayer for NNC platinum jubilee was said by Rev. Savito Nagi.

Meanwhile, Naga National Council (NNC) acting president Yilow Humtsoe has wished all the Naga people across the length and breadth of the Naga inhabited land on the occasion of 74th NNC foundation day on February 2. In a press release the NNC acting president on behalf of NNC (Parent Body) has saluted all the leaders who had formed the political institution with clear vision for freedom of the Naga people as a whole. While stating that present day Naga people must remember the pioneer Naga leaders, the acting president also said that nobody can deny or erase the political foundation of the Naga people for freedom.

Therefore, he urged everyone to unite and stand together to achieve freedom as a people and nation.

He also said that Naga people under this political institution had laid and proclaimed all the political right and foundation of Nagas as a sovereign independent nation in this part of the world.

Financial inclusion mela held at Akuhaito block

Participants at the mela held at Akuhaito Block along with Picto Shohe, MLA.

DIMAPUR: RD block Akuhaito organized a twoday financial inclusion mela from January 30 to 31 at Atoizu and Akuhaito towns respectively.

A press release from NSRLM Akuhaito block stated that, ADC Atoizu town Arikumba as guest speaker at Atoizu town encouraged the womenfolk to work hard and obtain all the help provided by the government.

During the second day at Akuhaito block, Picto Shohe MLA exhorted the SHGs, GBs and village council members to work together to obtain every help provided by the gov-

ernment. He also said that the central government was giving a special focus to uplift the womenfolk and therefore make use of the opportunity at hand.

He also explained that the work was in process to established outpost police station at Akuhaito town and up gradation of Atoizu Police station.

Khukiye Sema BDO, R.D block Akuhaito gave keynote address at both the sessions and encouraged womenfolk to cooperate fully and utilize the welfare programme being brought at their doorsteps.

Other activities included publicity on gov-

ernment programme by Social Welfare department.

DC-FI Kitoho and AC-FI Iloto Shohe stated on the importance of having financial inclusion at every level in order to have access to every financial services.

Bank staff from SBI Akuluto and NSCB Zunheboto imparted awareness on various schemes and insurances that can be availed from the government. On spot registration and account opening was also carried out.

Programme at Atoizu town was chaired by Vitoka Z Yeptho AC-IBCB while the second session was chaired by Hukiye Chishi AC-SISD.

36th year of CAN convention concludes in Dimapur

CAN executive members during the giving away of CAN appreciation to needy institutions on February 1.

DIMAPUR: Eucharistic celebration concluded the three-day 36th year convention of Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) at Holy Cross Church Dimapur on February 2, with Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, bishop of Kohima diocese as the main celebrant.

A press release from CAN stated that, bishop in his homily expressed that it was a boost to Catholic faith as people from different parishes had come together to experience the salvation of God. Dwelling on the presentation of Jesus, which the Catholic church celebrates today, he said every consecrated life was a commitment to live for God and urged upon seeing the things of the world with

eyes of faith.

Eucharistic celebration was also marked by entrance procession by the Zeliang Catholic community, Dimapur and offertory procession led by St Francis De Sales Dhobinala; first reading by Sarhunyi Stephen Dukru, second reading by Dr. John Kent, prayer of the faithful

by Ruokuoneinuo Marina, and Gospel reading by Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus, VG & ecclesiastical assistant CAN. Rocus R. Chasie, advisor and former president CAN led the Eucharistic celebration. The newly elected CAN executive committee was also blessed and commissioned during the mass. On Saturday evening during the valedictory function, CAN appreciation to

needy institutions carrying an amount of Rs. 10,000 each was given to St. Xavier Minor Seminary, Jalukie, Missionaries of Charity, Rever Belt Colony and St. Joseph Children’s Home, Burma Camp during the valedictory function. During the function, folk songs and dances were also presented by different tribal units.

M e a n w h i l e, C A N elected new office bearers for the tenure 2020-2022 which was announced by Seili Mathew, convenor, CAN election commission on February 1. The new team is led by president Johnny Ruangmei, Thomas Magh as secretary general along with ten executive members and five advisory committee.

Coordination DH&FW organises consultative meeting Bi-annual TOLIC meeting held in Dimapur meeting held DIMAPUR: Bi-annual meeting of Dimapur town official language implementation committee (TOLIC) was held at ARTC & S, Dimapur under the chairmanship of Col Shashank Verma of ARTC & S on January 30.

A press release from ARTC&S stated that, Lt Colonel Bhavana Sharma, secretar y, TOLIC welcomed all members before a detailed brief on the various aspects of the TOLIC meet by Hav Abhishek of ARTC & S. Member representatives of various govt offices presented their reports on the progress on implementation of Hindi in their sectors/departments. Col Shashank Verma stressed upon the importance of progressive use of Hindi and requested all members to implement the policies K Y M C

issued by the Government of India regarding publicity and implementation of the official language policy.

Chairman also emphasized on motivational measures which can be resorted to for implementation of Hindi by means of incentive and appreciations in all central government offices.

Chairman also applauded the efforts of the members of TOLIC Dimapur for their continuous efforts towards wide publicity of the official language.

Valuable suggestions and feedback points were invited by the secretary Lt Colonel Bhavana Sharma and the same were discussed in the meet. Forty two members of central government offices situated in Dimapur attended the meet.

in Pfutsero

KOHIMA: A coordination meeting of all the head of departments under Pfutsero sub-division was held on January 28 at the ADC conference hall, Pfutsero.

According to DIPR, chairing the meeting, ADC Pfutsero K. Yepthomi NCS asked the official attendees to have monthly coordination meeting and maintain strict attendance.

P. Chamong stated that the ADC directed the officials to come up with plans and programmes in the next meeting for the development and welfare of the public and reminded of smooth implementation of the departmental works and programmes.

Yepthomi also advised the department of the subdivision to conduct sports activities to maintain cordial relationship between the different departments.

DIMAPUR: Directorate of health and family welfare (DH&FW) organised a consultative meeting on the promotion of good health and well-being on February 1 at DH&FW. A press release from DH&FW stated that, dur-

ing the meeting, Dr. Vizolie Z. Suokhrie, principal director DH&FW chaired the meeting which was cochaired by Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, mission director national health mission.

The meeting discussed about the national infra-

structure pipeline strategies for the next five years among others.

All programme officers from various health units including United Nations Development Programme, etc. also attended the meeting.

Veer Smriti, spread approximately 13, 500 sq feet, near Imkongmeren Sports Complex, was inaugurated by Maj. Gen. P. C Nair, AVSM, YSM, IGAR (N). The Veer Smriti, was constructed to pay homage to the brave soldiers of Assam Rifles & Army who have attained martyrdom while serving in Nagaland since 1947. (NP) K Y M C

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Mnp earned Rs 1 cr by issuing ILPs in Jan

Manipur police in Jiribam district verifying ILP issued to non-local labourers in the district on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, Feb 2: Manipur government earned an approximate revenue of Rs one crore by issuing 33,995 inner line permits (ILPs) during the first month of its implementation in the state.

State chief minister N Biren Singh termed it as a historic achievement while asserting that with the implementation of the system, government can assure protection of land and resources for the indigenous peoples, in a post in his official Facebook account on Sunday. The state government has issued approximately 34,000 permits in one month alone.

“We earned an approximate revenue of Rs 1 crore in January. This is

a historic achievement and through a fair and just use of ILP system, we can assure protection of land and resources for the indigenous peoples,” he posted.

Singh said, “With greater power comes greater responsibility. So it is our responsibility to ensure that people coming to our state should feel welcomed.”

“Under no circumstances my government will allow vigilante groups acting against those who are visiting our state,” he added.

ILP system came into effect in Manipur from January 1, 2020, making it the fourth north-eastern state after Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh to come under the ILP regime.

Manipur government notified the enactment of the ILP system in its gazette

Coronavirus scare: 2 put under house quarantine in Mizoram Aizawl, Feb 2 (PTI): Two persons, who returned to Mizoram from China in early January, have been put under house quarantine in wake of the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in the neighbouring country, a senior official said on Sunday.

Though they did not show any symptoms of being infected with the virus and both of them tested negative for the deadly virus, they were put under house quarantine as a precautionary measure, the Deputy Secretary of the state health department, Lalngura Tlau, told PTI. The government has set up a screening counter at Lengpui airport and constituted a state-level task force as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in the state, Tlau said.

A medical team has been deployed at the airport to screen passengers and collect samples (throat swab) from them.

“The Centre has directed us to screen passengers who returned from China after January 14. We will check all passengers coming from outside,” he said.

The state government has not yet received any report of anyone being infected in the state till date, Tlau said.

He also said that the government is in close contact with Mizo students in China.

“We have created a Whatsapp group for students from Mizoram for speedy information. We have been in close contact with them,” he said.

Meanwhile, the state government has no plans to take back the student as the matter rests with the Union External Affairs ministry, the official said.

The health department has received a report that a student, who is returning from China has already reached India, and will land at Lengpui airport on Monday.

on December 31, 2019.

Four types of permits – special category permit, regular permit, temporary permit and labour permit were being issued since January 1this year.

As per an official report, only regular and temporary permits were issued.

The total number of permits (33,995) so far issued include 18,794 temporary and 14,848 regular. Only 353 permits were renewed so far.

The regular permit was being issued by all deputy commissioners in their respective districts or any other agency authorized by the state government.

A fee of Rs 500 in the first instance and Rs 1,000 for every renewal has to be paid for anyone seeking regular permit.

Temporary permit is being issued for 15 days to tourists, business representatives, or those who visit for a short period subject to production of valid identity card. A fee of Rs 100 is levied in the first instance of temporary permit and Rs 200 for renewal.

District-wise analysis of the permit issued indicated that Imphal West district issued a total 15,639 – 9,985 regular and 5,645 temporary. Imphal airport located in Imphal West district alone issued 5,600 temporary permits during the month in the report.

Jiribam district bordering Assam recorded the second highest number of permit with 7,452 which was follow by Senapati district with 5,808 permits.

In Jiribam district, Jiribam police station manning the border gate issued the permit while Mao police station manning the border gate with Nagaland issued the permit in Senapati district.

Imphal East, one of the twin capital districts issued only 2,221 permits.

The lowest number of 27 permits was issued in the hill district of Kamjong district.

Pherzawl, another hill district issued only 29 permits during the month.

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Rally against CPI-M to launch door-to-door Assam govt CAA in Diphu campaign against NRC, NPR assures people of

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Diphu Feb 2: Regional party Autonomous State Demand Committee and its affiliated Karbi Students’ Association, Karbi Nimso Chingthur Asong, Dimasa Students’ Union, Karbi National Assembly, Rengma Naga Students’ Union, Rengma Naga Cultural Society, All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union, Kuki National Assembly, have called for a protest rally against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) at Diphu.

T h e p r o t e s t r a l ly would be held at Rongbong Timung Memorial English playground in Chutianala near Recreation Park, at the fringe of Diphu town.

A joint organizing committee for the rally has been formed under the leadership of Chandra Kanta Terang, Prakash Sangma, Dhiraj Diphusa, Sanjay Killing, Ajoy Ingti, Maikon Rongpharpi, Diham Langthasa, Om Chettri, Tongthang Tonthang, Lengim Singson, Bagaram Mithi, Kumud Mithi, Daniel Rengma, Rimen Bey, Peterson Rongphar, Gulson Bey, Raju Tisso, and Rashmi Ronghangpi.

Agartala , F e b 2 (IANS): The CPI-M would undertake 48-day long doorto-door campaign from February 4 against the NRC and NPR, party’s central committee member Gautam Das announced on Sunday.

According to Das, Tripura state secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), the 48-day long door-to-door campaign against the NRC (National Register of Citizens) and NPR (National Population Register) would culminate on March 23, when three heroes of India -- Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar -- were hanged to death by the British.

“At least 12 times within and outside the Parliament (Home Minister) Amit Shah announced to introduce NRC in the entire country, now the Prime Minister said they never said anything like this. As part of our nation-wide move, we would ask the people not to fall in the mischievous trap of the RSS and Modi-Amit Shah conspiracy to make the genuine Indian a doubtful citizen,” the Left leader told the media after a two-day CPI-M Tripura state committee meeting. He claimed that the RSS is keen to drive

out Muslims and Christians from the country and they are also ideologically against Dalits, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities. “As they follow ‘Manusmriti’ (Manu’s code on social practice), RSS’s main motto is to split people on religious and ethnic lines,” Das said that after the BJP government came to power in Tripura in March 2018, a total lawlessness prevailed in the state.

“Attacks on the CPI-M party offices, homes and business establishments, which had started after the BJP came to power in Tripura, continued unabated. Police remained a silent spectator and averse to register FIR of the crime. To divert people’s mind over the complete non-performance of the BJP government, without any proof, evidence and basis police had arrested veteran CPI-M leader and former Minister Badal Choudhury only to harass him and to malign the previous Left government.

“The High Court on Saturday granted bail to Choudhury as the police failed to submit any chargesheets against the sitting legislator even after 105-days of his arrest,” Das said.

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G u wahati , F e b 2 (PTI): The Assam government on Sunday allayed the fears of people, following media reports, of a person admitted to a hospital here with coronavirus infection.

Assam Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Pijush Hazarika said the person, who recently came from Kerala, was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for suspected coronavirus infection.

“He was kept in isolation ward and given treatment. He is still in hospital and we are closely monitoring the situation,” Hazarika said.

The youth, who hails from Morigaon district, was sent to the GMCH after he landed at the Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here with flu-like symptoms.

“In view of news reports of a Coronavirus case in Assam, we would like to clarify that the symptoms of the person admitted in GMCH with fever and skin rash is that of Measles.

“The person is under observation,” a statement from National Health Mission said.

‘Declining wetlands behind climate change in Mnp’

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IMPHAL, Feb 2: The drastic climate change experienced in Manipur is closely related to sharp decline in areas covered by wetlands, according to environmentalists who called for a concerted efforts to conserve existing wetlands in the state on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2020.

Wetlands are fast diminishing in the state. Out of 155 lakes which was said to exist in Manipur till around 50 years ago, 136 have dried up and are now extinct.

According to a report of the environment and ecological wing of state forest department, the following lakes have been identified as under threat: Pumlen (Khoidum), Ekop (Kharung), Loushi, Waithou (Punnem), Aongbeekhong, Ushoipokpi, Sana, Utra, Tankha, Kharam, Lamphel, Jailet, Jeimeng and Loktak.

Deputy director of state directorate of environment Th Bhogen said that

despite government efforts to protect and conserve the wetlands, the number of lakes in the state were fast drying up.

He related the drastic climatic changes witnessed in the state to the ever diminishing wetlands that directly impact biodiversity and ecosystem in the state.

The deputy director who spoke on the sideline of a celebration function of the World Wetland Day in Imphal stressed on the need to create awareness, conservation of wetlands for protecting the rich biodiversity and environment in the state.

The environment and ecological wing under state forest department had already identified seven severely deteriorated natural lakes and steps have been taken up to develop on war footing as parts of the state government’s effort to combat climate change.

The identified natural lakes were Waithoupat, Pumlenpat and Ikopat in Thoubal district, Utrapat in Bishnupur district, Yaral-

pat in Imphal East district, Zeilad in Tamenglong district and Khayang Kachongpung in Ukhrul district.

The seven natural lakes were among 17 existing natural lakes on the verge of extinction.

According to a survey conducted by the Remote Sensing Application Centre of Manipur, there are 17 lakes and two ox-bow lakes in the state.

Largest number lakes are in Imphal and Thoubal districts. However there are also a number of smaller lakes which are termed as kom (pits).

About 134 waterlogged marshy and swampy wetlands are in different districts. These areas are low lying, situated either in the peripheral area or vicinity of the lakes.

Highest numbers of water logged areas are recorded in Imphal valley (69), followed by Thoubal (40) and Bishnupur district (21). There are two manmade reservoirs;one each in Senapati and Tamenglong districts. State forest and

environment minister Th Shyamkumar had recently said that the state government after taking stock of the deteriorating condition of natural lakes across the state has decided to take up works to protect the lakes.

On the other hand, recalling the importance of the wetlands in sustaining the biodiversity, Centre for Research and Advocacy (CRA) Manipur has urged Manipur government to recognise the unique role of wetlands and ensure its protection with the rightful involvement of indigenous communities in wetlands management.

In a release, CRA Sanaton Laishram reminded the importance of wetlands in sustaining the biodiversity and the livelihood of communities.

He pointed out the rapid degradation of the wetlands in Manipur due to rapid urbanization, reclamation for agriculture, impacts of climate change and subjection of wetlands to unsustainable development.

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MDA partners ‘unhappy’ with James, want Conrad to take over Home deptt SHILLONG, FEB 02 (AGENCIES): Pressure is mounting on Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma to take away the Home department from his brother, James PK Sangma.

Few of his Cabinet colleagues have even suggested that Chief Minister should take the Home department for himself, reports The Northeast Today.

It has been reported that many of the Cabinet Ministers in the MDA Government are unhappy with Home Minister, James K Sangma especially over his ‘failure’ to tackle the illegal transportation of coal and also on the alleged illegal collection of money at Dainadubi check gate in North Garo Hill.

“We have raised our unhappiness with the Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma over the incapability of the Home to deal with the issue of alleged illegal transportation of coal.

There is a general perception in the minds of the public that everyone in the Government is involved in this illegal transportation of coal racket. We have told the Chief Minister that he needs to take a call on stripping the Home department from James,” few of Cabinet Ministers on condition of anonymity had stated.

It may be mentioned that few of the Cabinet Ministers had a closed door meeting few K Y M C

days back to discuss on this issue. According to them, they were totally disappointed by this whole development especially when their credibility as Ministers in the Government is in question.

“Even the various political parties supporting the NPP led MDA Government have suffered in view of the alleged transportation of coal. This issue has affected everyone who is part of the Government,” few of Cabinet Ministers said.

To a question on their next step if Conrad does not take action against James, they said that they have full faith on the Chief Minister that he would act. “It will be difficult to decide on their future course of action at the moment,” the Cabinet Ministers said.

Meanwhile, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister and President of the PDF, Banteidor Lyngdoh had told reporters that Chief Minister should take charge of the Home department in place of James.

“He (James) has failed to handle the Home department.

It will be better that the Chief Minister take over the department,” Lyngdoh said.

Replying to a question, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister said that Chief Minister had sought time before taking any action against James.

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Arrested militant ferried Jaish Nirbhaya convicts ‘not entitled’ to more time: Centre terrorists in Dec 2019 too: Officials Cites Hyderabad vet gangrape-murder case

cannot be “singled out”.

“Let me concede I have delayed the process, I am a worst person, I have committed a horrible crime which is unimaginable, still I am entitled to Article 21 (right to life) of the Constitution,” John submitted.

During his arguments, Mehta contended that convict Pawan Gupta’s move of not filing a curative or a mercy petition is a deliberate, calculated inaction.

He said there was a deliberate delay on the part of the convicts and a prompt reaction to their pleas by the judicial and executive system.

The law officer said by the trial court’s interpretation of Rules, if convict Pawan Gupta chooses not to file mercy plea, then nobody

could be hanged.

“There is a deliberate move of co-convicts to delay the process which can frustrate the mandate of the trial court’s judgment awarding them death sentence that was confirmed by the Delhi High Court and upheld by the Supreme Court,” he said. Referring to the December 6, 2019 Hyderabad gangrape and murder case of a veterinarian in which the four accused were killed by the police in an alleged encounter, the Solicitor General said what happened there was shocking but people celebrated it.

“It gave a very bad impression.... The credibility of the institution (judiciary) and its own power to execute death sentence is at stake,” he said. The Supreme Court

had formed a three-member commission headed by a former apex court judge to inquire into the alleged encounter.

Police had claimed that all the four accused in the Hyderabad case were shot dead in “retaliatory” firing by the cops when two of the accused opened fire at them after snatching their weapons and tried to escape from the site where they had been taken for a reconstruction of events as part of the investigation.

Though human rights activists had questioned the police claim, a section of people had justified the killings.

The four Nirbhaya case convicts are playing with judicial machinery and trying the patience of the nation,

After two fully AC trains, Mumbai suburban to go with mixed coaches

Man who fired at Shaheen Bagh sent to 2-day custody

Representational image.

NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): The Indian Railways is likely to go with trains having both AC and non-AC coaches in Mumbai due to resistance from passengers towards higher ticket price.

Currently, there are two fully air-conditioned (AC) trains running on local suburb network in Mumbai.

Chairman Railway Board V K Yadav said that after the two AC locals introduced by the Central and Western Railways for Mumbai’s suburban network, stakeholders discussions have revealed that there is some opposition to the

trains as there is a resistance towards higher ticket prices.

“The local population is opposing the fully AC trains, citing the expense factor. Negotiations are ongoing and we are thinking of going with a 6 AC and 6 non-AC combination or a 3 AC and nine non-AC combination,” Yadav said, adding that five fully AC trains are already ready with the railways. The ‘air-conditioned local train’ with state-of-theart security features consists of automatic door closing system, talk back system and fire fighting system.

The Indian Railways’

first AC local train ran in Mumbai on December 25, 2017 under the Western Railway zone in Mumbai and runs between Borivali and Churchgate.

Primarily, the ticket price for a single journey on the AC train was 1.2 times that of the same journey in the first class as an introductory offer, but with effect from June 1 last year it was decided as 1.3 times of the base fare of the existing single journey of first class ticket. The Central Railways’ AC local between Panvel-Thane was flagged off on January 30.

NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): A court here sent Kapil Gujjar, arrested for firing in the air at southeast Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh area during a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), to a two-day police custody on Sunday.

Kapil was produced before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vijeta Singh Rawat.

On Saturday, he had fired two rounds in the air at Shaheen Bagh, where anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests are being held for over a month now.

After being overpowered by police personnel, Kapil had chanted “Jai Shri Ram” and said, “hamare desh me aur kisi ki nahi chalegi, sirf Hinduon ki chalegi (only Hindus shall have a say in our country, no one else),” as he was taken into custody by the Delhi Police.

This was the second such incident reported from Shaheen Bagh in a span of three days. A man had fired from a pistol on a group of anti-CAA protesters in the area on Thursday, injuring a student of the Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Mehta said, adding that any delay in the execution of death penalty will have a dehumanising effect on the convicts.

While Mukesh and Vinay Sharma’s mercy pleas have been rejected by the President, Pawan has not yet filed it. Akshay Singh’s mercy plea was filed on Saturday and is pending.

Advocate A P Singh, who appeared for convicts Akshay Singh (31), Vinay Sharma (26) and Pawan gupta (25), opposed the Centre’s plea to set aside the stay on execution of death sentence.

John raised preliminary objection on the Centre’s plea saying it was not maintainable. She contended that the Centre was never a party in the case proceedings before the trial court and while the government was accusing the convict of delay, it has woken up just two days ago.

“It was the victim’s parents who moved the trial court for issuance of death warrants against the convicts. At no point the central government or the state government approached the trial court to immediately issue death warrants,” John argued.

cially Border Security Force (BSF), which guards the International Border with Pakistan, as the force has been maintaining in its interdepartmental meetings that there has been no infiltration from the border.

On February 14 last year, Sameer’s cousin Adil blew himself in an explosiveladen car next to a CRPF bus killing 40 personnel.

Sameer told his interrogators that infiltration from across the border has been continuing and the militants were fanning in various parts of the South Kashmir especially in Pulwama and Tral areas, the officials said.

Sameer also told them that the militants were dropped at Kareemabad in South Kashmir. He also gave the details of the arms and ammunition being carried by the terrorists, indicating that the group also had M-4 carbine and ammunition of steel core bullets.

The steel core bullet has the capability to pierce through a static bullet proof bunker used during counterterrorism operations, the officials said.

The first assault with such bullet was noticed on

the New Year eve in 2017 when JeM terrorists had carried out a suicide attack on a CRPF camp in Lethpora in South Kashmir.

Five personnel of the paramilitary force were killed in the attack and one of them was hit by a bullet fatally eve though he was using a static bullet-proof shield provided by the Army, officials said. A thorough inquiry into the attack showed that the bullet fired by the terrorist from the assault AK rifle was of steel core.

The AK bullets used in the armoury have a lead core covered with mild steel which cannot penetrate a bullet proof shield but after December 31, 2017 encounter and subsequent findings, the rules of the proxy-war changed, the officials said.

A detailed analysis of the previous suicide attacks was carried out. The analysis of the terror attack on district police lines of Pulwama in South Kashmir in August 2017 showed that ‘steel core’ bullets had been used by the terrorists in that encounter with security personnel, the officials said. Eight security personnel had lost their lives in the terror strike.

Schengen visa application fee hiked to Euro 80 NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): A trip to much of Europe has gone costlier from Sunday with increase in Schengen visa fees to Euro 80 from the current Euro 60, officials said.

A Schengen visa is needed to visit 26 European countries, including Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Switzerland and Spain.

“The visa fee increases from Euro 60 to Euro 80.

This increase is the first one since 2006,” an European Union (EU) official told PTI. The increase in the visa fee comes as an updated Schengen Visa Code takes effect from February 2 this year.

It brings the fee in line with the level where it would be today if it had been aligned to the general EU-wide inflation rate since 2006, they said.

“The increased visa fee will provide member states with additional financial resources to process visa applications quickly and more efficiently. By international standards, the visa fee remains low,” the official said.

For regular travellers, the fee increase is offset by the new rules on long-

DSP case: NIA raids multiple locations in south Kashmir

validity visas.

These travellers may actually save money under the new provisions, since they have to apply for visas less often, they said.

Visa fee is still waived for children below six-yearsold (as it was the case in the previous rules).

“The visa fee for minors between the age group of 6 and 12 years remains half of the general fee, and thus increases by Euro 5 (to Euro 40),” the official said.

In addition, it is now possible for member states to waive the visa fee for minors between the age group of 6 and 18 years under the new visa regime.

According to the latest exchange rates, a Euro is equivalent to Rs 79.37.

People can now apply for the Schengen visa six

months before the intended date of travel to Europe instead of three months timeline.

The minimum time period will now be nine months for seafarers, they said.

In addition to this, frequent travellers with a positive visa history are to be granted multiple-entry visa with a gradually increasing validity period from one year to a maximum of five years, which will save applicants time and money, the official said.

For instance, an applicant who has obtained and used correctly three visas within two years would be granted during this period a multiple-entry visa valid for one year.

An applicant who has obtained and used a multi-

ple-entry visa of one year would be granted (if applied within two years) a multipleentry visa valid for two years, they explained.

An applicant who has obtained and used a multiple-entry visa of two years would be granted (if applied within three years) a multiple-entry visa valid for five years, the official added.

The visa code also provides for the possibility to adapt the rules for individual countries according to assessment of local circumstances and migratory and security risk, by the local Schengen cooperation, they said.

Such adaptation would be adopted by the European Commission.

The new rules also foresee the possibility to submit an electronically-filled application form, which can also be signed electronically if recognised by the member state competent for examining and deciding on the application, the official said.

Each Schengen member state sets its rules regarding recipient of submissions either directly at an embassy/consulate/mission, or through an external service provider.

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They were arrested from the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway near Qazigund in South Kashmir. Later, Naveed’s brother, Syed Irfan Ahmed, was also arrested on January 23 after he was brought from Punjab.

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SRINAGAR, FEB 2 (PTI): The National Investigation Agency on Sunday morning carried out searches in connection with a case in which a senior Jammu and Kashmir police officer was arrested while ferrying terrorists outside the valley, officials said here.

Multiple NIA teams fanned in various parts of south Kashmir and carried out the searches at some private offices and residences, they said.

The NIA had taken over the case in which Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh, who has since been suspended, was caught in south Kashmir while ferrying two terrorists out of the valley on January 11. The searches come days after NIA officers interrogated all the accused arrested in the case.

Besides Singh, the others arrested were: Syed Naveed Mushtaq Ahmed alias Naveed Babu, who is a self-styled commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Rafi Ahmed Rather and Irfan

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, FEB 2 (PTI): Sameer Dar, the cousin of the February 2019 Pulwama suicide bomber Adil Dar, has told interrogators that he had dropped a batch of terrorists to the Valley in December last year, officials said here on Sunday, two days after the former was arrested while attempting to ferry Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists to Kashmir.

Sameer was nabbed by police when he was trying to escape from Nagrota on Friday after Jaish terrorists opened fire on security forces. Hailing from Kakpora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir, Sameer confessed he had been successful in ferrying JeM terrorists to the Kashmir Valley last year and dropped them to Pulwama, the officials said. Sameer claimed he was not aware about their whereabouts since but told the interrogators that they were carrying large ammunition including ‘steel core bullets’ -- which can pierce through a normal bulletproof vehicle.

This has triggered an alarm bell within the security establishment espe-

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NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): The Centre on Sunday told the Delhi High Court that the four death row convicts in Nirbhaya case are “not entitled” to any more time, as it cited the 2019 gangrape and murder of a Hyderabad vet in which the four accused were killed by police in an alleged encounter and asserted that the credibility of the judiciary and its own power to execute death sentence are at stake.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre and Delhi government which have sought setting aside of a trial court order staying the execution of convicts in 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape-murder case, said that there is a deliberate, calculated and well thought of design to “frustrate mandate of law” by the convicts who were “trying the patience of the nation”.

Justice Suresh Kait reserved the order on the joint plea by the Centre and Delhi government after a threehour hearing, during which senior advocate Rebecca John, representing convict Mukesh Kumar, contended that since the four were sentenced to death by a common order, they have to be executed together and

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 57 Dimapur, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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here was a wave of shock around the country when an armed teenaged assailant made his way towards an anti-CAA stir near the Jamia campus on January 27 afternoon and despite heavy police presence, didn't appear daunted. The assailant screamed and fired several rounds at the protestors yelling : "yeh lo azadi (here's your freedom)". The suspect's purported Facebook page, now suspended, showed that he called himself a "Rambhakt" (devotee of Hindu god, Lord Ram). His social media profile suggested he is a member of the far-right Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of the World Hindu Council, which forms a part of what is called the Sangh Parivar (Sangh Family) in India. While government ministers maintain that dissent is democratic, yet in practise the response of the ruling BJP to the continuing anti-CAA protests throughout India has shown its intolerance. The BJP has been describing those anti-CAA protestors as pro-Pakistan, pro-terrorist and anti-India. It all started with BJP leaders showing their indignation towards those protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the national capital. Union Home Minister and former BJP chief Amit Shah has made Shaheen Bagh one of the key electorate issues for the BJP in the Delhi assembly election. This was no more clear than the incendiary speeches made by BJP leaders Kapil Mishra MP and union minister of state Anurag Thakur in their interactions with supporters. Kapil Mishra said that in the anti-CAA protestors "Lakhs of people gather there (Shaheen Bagh). People of Delhi will have to think and take a decision. They will enter your houses, rape your sisters and daughters, kill them. There is a time today, Modi-ji and Amit Shah-ji will not come to save you tomorrow." Mishra also had said if the BJP wins in Delhi, the Shaheen protest will be cleared in a day and "within a month, we will not spare a single mosque built on government land." Another shocking statement came at a campaign rally where union minister Anurag Thakur led a chant that goes "desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro saalon ko (shoot the traitors)". In the context of the protests against the CAA, the term "traitors" has been lobbed at those demonstrating against the Act. This Hindutva battle cry has echoed across Delhi over the past months. Earlier, beyond Delhi, anti-CAA protests were handled with brutality. As per reports, protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) occurred in at least 94 districts across 14 States. Close to 48% of protests recorded at least one violent incident or police action such as detention/lathi charge or both. Deaths of at least 31 people were related to the violence that ensued during the protests. Most of the deaths have been reported in Uttar Pradesh (UP) after police allegedly fired on protestors. Though protests have been organised in almost all states across the country, deaths have been reported in only BJP-ruled states. Activists allege that huge gatherings in other states have been peaceful and without any incidents of violence, accusing the BJP of disproportionate police action on protestors. The faltering economy and the significant missteps made by the BJP to boost it, such as demonetisation and the botched-up introduction of the Goods and Services Tax, has meant that the party now depends solely on emotive issues such as communal polarisation to win elections.

DailyDevotion The Compelling Force of the Call

Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!

—1 Corinthians 9:16 Beware of refusing to hear the call of God. Everyone who is saved is called to testify to the fact of his salvation. That, however, is not the same as the call to preach, but is merely an illustration which can be used in preaching. In this verse, Paul was referring to the stinging pains produced in him by the compelling force of the call to preach the gospel. Never try to apply what Paul said regarding the call to preach to those souls who are being called to God for salvation.

There is nothing easier than getting saved, because it is solely God’s sovereign work— “Look to Me, and be saved…” (Isaiah 45:22). Our Lord never requires the same conditions for discipleship that he requires for salvation. We are condemned to salvation through the Cross of Christ. But discipleship has an option with it— “If anyone…” (Luke 14:26).

Paul’s words have to do with our being made servants of Jesus Christ, and our permission is never asked as to what we will do or where we will go.

God makes us as broken bread and poured-out wine to please Himself. To be “separated to the gospel” means being able to hear the call of God (Romans 1:1). Once someone begins to hear that call, a suffering worthy of the name of Christ is produced. Suddenly, every ambition, every desire of life, and every outlook is completely blotted out and extinguished.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Budget inflationary - Spreading thali on thin cash R oad and rail travel has to be made people-friendly.

Let people travel freely and add to the wealth of the country. High tolls, fees, charges and taxes are preventing the economy from being dynamic.

The country has been looking for a happiness budget. It was pining for cut in multiple pricing, low prices and high growth.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget does not ensure it despite her expectation on 10 percent GDP growth.

Sitharaman tries to send political messages to Kashmir, Tamilnadu and assuage the conservative through quotes in Kashmiri but has not listened to her own Economic Survey. The bankers, RBI or IMF, doubt growth path.

She talks of an aspirational India. It focuses rural development, wellness, water, sanitation, education and skills and a farm product for each district.

The allocations or increases are meagre, though promises wider coverage like 1000 more hospitals under PM Jan Arogya and immunization of 12 more diseases under Indradhanush.

The INDSAT examination to attract students from Asia and Africa is

a good move to make the country an education hub.

Yes, with that education will be having FDI and more expensive.

Skill development is given Rs 3000 crore out of an education allocation of Rs 99,000 crore, increase of Rs 6,000 crore.

A cash strapped government is high on spreading its thali and has little to checking inflationary trend.

The sagging economy needs a relief. Even the farmers in the gaon, garib kisan budget lose despite higher access to farm credit. Subsidy cuts outweigh it. The cut in fertilizer subsidy by Rs 9,000 crore increases farm costs.

The massive Rs 69,000 crore cut in food subsidy to Rs 1.15 trillion from Rs 1.84 trillion in 2019-20 estimates is to hit the procurements by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) the most. The farmers even now are unable to get MSP. The coming year may be more difficult for selling their produce.

The constriction of FCI is likely to help private food grain buyers. Doubling farmer’s income may not be easy.

The budget under the pressure of officials to adhere to fiscal deficit target

On the tragic Indian soldier’s war memorial at Mokokchung

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n first seeing the caption in the papers that a war memorial was going to be built at Mokokchung for the over 300 martyrs killed in the war, and assuming that the Aos were building that memorial for their dead in the Indo Naga war, I was scandalized. I was thinking that the Aos were making a blunder with the numbers of their dead because I knew that Ao casualty in the Indo-Naga war was way beyond 300 souls.

But I was all the more scandalized when I read on, and realized that it was not the Aos but the Indian foreign troops who were going to build that memorial at Mokokchung. My immediate reaction was: “How can these Indian soldiers insult the deaths of their own other thousands of comrades who have died in Nagaland by mentioning only 357 names?”

As a Naga historian, I know from my travels and interviews with thousands of Naga villagers and Naga soldiers that thousands of Indian soldiers, Paramilitary forces, and both armed as well as unarmed Indian Police personnel have died in the killing fields of Nagaland. Also, as I read that article, at the back of my mind was Major General Cardozo’s mournful words when he wrote about the 17,000 Indian soldiers who have died in the North East battles. Cardozo had written in the context of the Kargil war and had stated: “Where were you, my friends before Kargil, when my dead comrades came in anonymous crates from ...the North East...when the army mourned its dead alone, and it was only the Regimental family that comforted weeping widows and sobbing children.”

(For details of Cardozo’s write up, read Nagaland and India, the blood and the tears...p 360). In the light of all these facts, how can the Assam Rifles in Mokokchung just forget all the other thousand of dead Indian soldiers by inscribing the names of only just 357 soldiers?

As for Nagas, we never forget our dead-especially those who have died in defense of our lands.

In the late 1950s, when the dispersed villagers were able to come back to their burnt out villages, after rebuilding temporary shelters, they went back to bring the bones of their loved ones who had died beyond their tribal territories. They brought back all their bones to bury them in their own villages.

(The holocaust in the mid 1950s had forced many villagers to cross their own territories both to hide as well as scrounge for food in other tribe’s territories).

And there was a lot of weeping and mourning as these bones were brought back and buried in the village cemeteries. Then there too have been the many cases, where villagers had gone back into the jungles of Burma and other foreign lands, to bring back the bones of their fallen heroes who have died in foreign lands fighting for Nagaland’s freedom. Whether it was in Thevophitsiima village in the Chakhesang region or Mokokchung in the Ao region, the bones of these heroes have been buried with honour and deep respect.

This is how we treasure the memories of war victims in Naga custom and culture. On our part, we Nagas also respect the deaths of the Indian soldiers who have died in our lands. But we also know that these Indian soldiers have died tragic deaths for the Indian politician’s lie, that Nagaland is Indian Territory and that Nagas are Indians. The facts of anthropology, history, geography, culture etc all show that such a political lie can only be the height of human mythology and imagination. But whatever the case may be, even if some Indian soldiers still want to go on believing their politician’s lies, at least erect the memorials of your dead comrades in your own lands in India and not in a foreign land called Mokokchung in Nagaland. As for us Nagas, what we Nagas would appreciate from you is a memorial with words of apology from your side, than a memorial of your dead in our lands.

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has become an albatross for the common man. It looks more like continuation of the harsh Manmohanomics.

Taxes remain high, reliefs nil and available necessary facilities are charged whether in railways or income-tax.

Cafeteria approach of two rates for the incometax – lower rate without discount and higher with existing discounts - has added to the confusion. It is not wise to deny the discount to the taxpayer. It is like a dosa being served but charging extra for the chutney. Not a wise accounting.

She should amend the proposal and offer the Shivaji new I-T rates with discounts. Rather for a good economy she may announce higher benefits for savers up to Rs 5 lakh a year. It would make banks healthy and higher savings would boost demand.

It also disincentivises savings in a country that has a culture of family savings of 10 to 20 percent a month. The FM may know that India grew on domestic savings till the ushering in of Manmohanomics in 1991.

Even BJP ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay has stressed on it. The banks, LIC and National Savings

Organisation immensely contributed to the growth through such small contributions.

Foregoing savings nobody rushes to the market to make purchases and boost manufacturing and industrial production.

Savings interest rate must be raised to 10 percent.

Almost six percent fall in savings has hit the public sector banks hard calling for their repeated recapitalistion – paying from taxpayers’ money. It is not desirable economics. Even for social security people would have to make expensive purchases from insurSarkar ance.

And the harbinger of India’s growth since 1950s, LIC is unwisely being privatized with dilution of its stake. Private insurers are thriving on defrauding the depositors.

LIC has been built brick by brick by the people and should be left apart.

Reductions in corporate tax to 22 percent and for new ones to 15 percent are welcome. But ignoring the partnership firms, the informal sector that generates the maximum employment hits the poor. She says they need not have audit up to a turnover of Rs 5 crore from

present Rs 1 crore. The caveat is they should not have more than 5 percent or Rs 25 lakh income in cash.

The poor man thrives on cash and that is the fastest way to growth because every digital system has a cost and a middle man. The large companies may, and that is also a big if, thrive but at the cost of the marginalization of the poor for who DD Upadhyay toiled for in his antyoday concept. The FM may do a rethink.

The NRIs have been significantly contributing to growth as well as creating international prowess. The budget proposes to bring them under I-T net. This would hit NRI remittances as also forex reserves.

With all modes of transport air, water and road under private sector, she needs to leave the railways for the poor. The poor do not have many trains left to suit their pocket. With her proposal to privatise – making train fares expensive – 150 more trains, the poor would have little choice to travel with ease, a slogan FM repeats in the budget.

Railways are not in a poor financial state. Its accounting is. Please correct it. There is no subsidy on railways and it is not

in loss.

Similarly, the road sector is on a spree of levying extortive charges. The NHAI is not paying its contractors on time. How it can have cash crunch when toll rates and other charges are the world’s highest.

The total budgetary expenditure on road sector including PM gram sadak is less than that – Rs 1 lakh crore, earned through petrol cess of Rs 10 per litre. It needs to probe where the toll is going and who is benefitting.

Road and rail travel has to be made people-friendly.

Let people travel freely and add to the wealth of the country. High tolls, fees, charges and taxes are preventing the economy from being dynamic.

The kisan’s assets post note-ban has crashed. No gover nment has helped them. The packages announced are through bank credits. They need help.

Let India not disincentivise cash economy. Europe is in ferment against banks and digital economy. Let India lead and not miss the bus.

With a little touch there can be many winners and flight to recovery may be as per FM’s aspiration without the path being wobbly.

Post-mortem

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The flair for savings

n today’s fast moving life, it is imperative to be prepared for the future exigencies. As we witness the increase in technology, there is increase in pace of living, more aspirations and soaring requirements. People often fall prey to commercial traps and are drawn in vicious cycle of spending and debts.

They become victims of peer pressures, addictive habits or splurging behaviours.

Thus, reducing the quality of living.

Therefore, it necessary to understand the management of finances so that all the objectives as per the priorities are achieved to ensure a good standard of living. It is pivotal to recognise the necessary requirements of our living expenses and their priorities. Post attainment of the necessities, one should plan for future goals and thereafter, move towards the luxury spending. This requires to know the estimates of income and expenses towards different means. Often, Budgets are charted to understand the deviations and work upon the problem areas.

Therefore, it is cardinal to manage the resources through Savings and working as per the Priorities. In generic terms, Savings are comprehended as reserves, collections or means, by reduction in terms of resources like money etc., for the purpose of creating assets or meeting any future expenses. Saving money can be considered the income which is not spent or is held back by reducing expenditure, to utilize elsewhere. This also provides the opportunity to find avenues for new expenses or cover impending needs.

Savings can help in various situations and provide numerous benefits. This has been provided as under: • Emergency situations like medical expenses and reduce dependency in crisis. • Helps to reduce the burden of debts or Loans taken for various purposes, thus reducing the liabilities. • Helps to plan for further education as well as long term goals like retirement, marriages etc • Support during the jobless period and help in sustainable living. • Helps to manage expenses for vacation or buying desirables ( electronics, consumer goods, luxury items, new house, or new car etc) without disrupting the regular monthly expense budget. It is essential to save money by simple and realistic strategy for all short term and long term goals. Further, it is important to understand the basic essential living expenses and keep record of the same taking account of inflation. This helps to identify the non-essential splurge/ binge spending and take measures to curb the same. Also, it is imperative to devise ways to increase economies of scale like buying from whole-sale, taking full year subscriptions which gives lesser costs, taking advantages of discounts/ sale etc by organising and maintaining stock of utilities. Alongside, it is also necessary to limit our expenses while shopping and entertainment or dining out. It is important to be aware of peer pressure spending or binging habits and take control of oneself before it becomes detrimental. After analysing the means, priorities are to be decided for long /short

term goals. Short term may vary from 1-3 years while more than 3 years may be considered long term goals. Allocation of savings may be done after choosing appropriate tools. The consideration of various tool options (like mutual funds, bonds, shares, fixed deposits etc) is dependent upon the decision of the risk and return expectations and hence, allocations can be done accordingly. However, it is advisable for people to consider for insurance in terms of life and health as one of their priorities due to uncertainties. Consequently, one may take help of expert to devise the customised portfolio for maximum benefit and kick-start it.

It is often observed that the start of any project is a hard task and maintaining it till the end is even more harder. Hence, in order to overcome this, one must be either disciplined or set up link for automatic deduction directly from the bank account. This will help to reach the objective successfully and in shorter span of time. Further, it is also necessary to review our monthly budgets and check the progress and deviations. It will help to identify and fix the problems effectively and save time and efforts. Achieving your set goals will help to take hold of financial problems more effectively and may even inspire to set new goals for betterment of life. It will induce financial freedom with less stress and provide a sense of confidence and better decision making capacity to achieve quality living.

Priyanka Sengar, Chartered Accountant, Mokokchung

Is BJP polarizing politics more to just win elections?

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ver the last few years, “India’s democracy under threat” has been a continuous prediction by critics of the ruling government and it has never been proven truer than the recent crackdown on anti-CAA demonstrations. Almost all the pillars of Indian Democracy including the Judiciary seems to have collapsed along with many public institutions and elites of the nation.The citizens are neutered by fear and have become pessimistic to the very idea of India’s constitution of freedom of speech, liberty, equality and secularism.

Our biggest question should be: Is this nation being governed by a fascist government? I would like to refer to the words of the highly regarded political thinker and columnist of Indian Express, PB Mehta. He stresses certain elements that describes what qualify as “Fascism”: Does the government target a particular community simply because of who they are and what their identity is? Does the government encourage its own organizations/groups to promote a culture of aggressive malevolence? Does the government uses its power to intimidate independent

institutions that can protect individuality, dignity and freedom of all citizens? Does the government want an India where everyone marches to the same tune? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding yes to all of the questions.

Therefore, even though the government is very dedicated to win the next election, we cannot help but conclude that the present government shows many symptoms of a ‘Fascist’ government.

We also cannot help but see through the government’s intentions of Majoritarianism, communalism and authoritarianism to enforce some sort of a 'Hindutva' agenda. The statements (read, incitements) made by some BJP political leaders for the upcoming Delhi Election and on the recent CAA protestors do not sound like strategizing to win elections alone but rather a veiled intention to polarize the society even further and give a pseudo 'nationalist' identity to only those who support the BJP. The govt., so far, seems to be successfully brainwashing the supporters by reinforcing the false rhetoric that anyone who is against them is ‘anti-Indian’; or a mere minority, liberal or leftist who is trying to break

down the country into pieces.

The freedom and encouragement that the government gives its supporters to use unrestrained violence against people dissenting is just the beginning of their vision to culturally transform India. I cannot help but agree with PB Mehta’s opinion again that the government’s ambitious project is to transform the cultural essence of India into: one, to assert Hindu majoritarianism and two, to consolidate Hinduism into a ethnic identity.

The recent protest against CAA by the young Indians across the nation and the Muslim women at ShaheenBagh has been very remarkable but

the 'extraordinary' response from the government makes me fear these will only result in inciting more violence and polarization; thereby achieving the BJP vision. The biggest dilemma now is: are the protests going to stop the government from achieving its 'hindutva' vision or end up furthering its goals? In a scenario where the ruling government cleverly manipulates the protests into serving its own goal, can India survive such a calamity? These are perilous times, and all organisers/activists must lead very precisely with carefully envisioned, decisive moves.

Arenjungla Kichu (aarenjungla@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

For the benefit of students

As a student about to appear my HSSLC examination, I request the Power department to ensure regular power supply during our exams which starts from February 14. It is very unfortunate that power supply more irregular around this period of time when students are sitting for exams. It would be of much benefit for students if there is no load shedding in the evening hours as students study late into the night.

Lithungo Murry, Wokha town

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3 prisoners escape from Amritsar Central Jail; 7 officials suspended

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two hours after the prisoners broke their barrack and escaped by scaling the inner and outer walls of the jail, as per the CCTV footage from the prison, officials said.

The prison guards were alerted about the escape by other inmates, who included a brother of one of the escaped prisoners, according to initial information.

One of the escaped prisoners has been identified as Vishal, aged about 22, from Ara Colony, Majitha Road, Amritsar.

He is an accused in a rape case registered last year. “He was lodged in the jail on April 5, 2019.

The other two are brothers, identified as Gurpreet, aged 34, and Jarnail, aged 25, residents of Chandigarh Road, Khadoor Sahib, Taran Tarn,” DGP Dinkar Gupta said.

He said the two brothers were accused of theft and dacoity and were brought to the prison in July last year.

Vishal’s brother Gaurav, also in the same barrack, chose not to flee with them, said the DGP. Reacting to the development, the opposition Shiromani Akali Dal has demanded an immediate dismissal of the Punjab jails minister besides a probe by a sitting judge of the High Court.

CHANDIGARH, FEB 2 (AGENCIES): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the economic slowdown that the country is currently witnessing.

Gandhi posted a video of the Prime Minister doing his daily exercises, with a comment that said: “Dear PM, Please try your magical exercise routine a few more times. You never know, it might just start the economy. #Modinomics”. The development comes a day after union budget, which analysts say is aimed to address a perceptible slowdown in economic growth. The growth estimate for 2019-20 has been revised to 5 per cent, down from 6.8 for the previous year. While critics have called say the Indian economy is in recession, the central government has refused to call it as such, insisting repeatedly in the past that was only a slowdown.

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after the leader of a little known Hindu Samaj Party was murdered in the city.

On October 18, Kamlesh Tiwari (45), who was earlier associated with a faction of the Hindu Mahasabha, was found murdered at his home in the congested Naka Hindola area of the city.

“Such incidents throw a challenge to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

He should weigh his options as to whether election campaigning in other states is more important or improving the law and order of the state,” Chakrapani said.

Arora said as per initial information, Bachchan and his wife Kalindi Sharma Bachchan were not in a cordial relationship and a case in this regard was registered in Gorakhpur.

“This angle is also being looked into,” he said.

He said Bachchan was associated with the Samajwadi Party previously and took part in cycle rallies of the party between 2002-09.

Arora said they are examining CCTV footage from the area and checking the background of the people with whom Bachchan had any dispute.

“As many as eight teams of the crime branch are working to solve the case,” he said. In the complaint registered with the police, Aditya Srivastava said:”I along with Ranjeet went out for a morning walk. At around 6 am, on the road outside Globe Park, an unknown person who had wrapped a shawl came from a behind, and asked us to hand over our mobile phones.

“After this, the unknown person fired at Ranjeet, and also fired at me on my left arm. I ran from the spot in order to save my life.” The police said Bachchan died on the spot while Srivastava received bullet injuries on his left hand.

Asked about the incident, Police Commissioner of Lucknow Sujit Pandey told PTI, “The incident took place on the road outside the Globe Park, and it falls on the border of Hazratganj and Kaisarbagh police stations. In all four cops including one sub-inspector have been suspended for laxity.”

On January 15, IPS officer Pandey took charge as the first police commissioner of Lucknow after the commissionerate system of policing was implemented in the state.

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and the cover of a quilt to make a ladder.

“They finally escaped the jail complex from a point near Tower No. 10, which was not under the CCTV cover,” DGP Dinkar Gupta said in an official statement in Chandigarh.

The DGP said there was no evidence of any outside help, according to preliminary investigations, which suggests that the trio, among 61 prisoners in Barrack No. 7, Ahata No. 2, had planned their escape on their own.

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered a magisterial inquiry, which will be led by the Divisional Commissioner, Jalandhar.

ADGP (Jails) P K Sinha said, “The security of the jail was being reviewed at the micro level. Gross negligence in the security system was also found.”

He said the Amritsar Central Jail has around 3,200 inmates against the capacity of 2,700.

Earlier, the chief minister had asked the ADGP (Jails) to review and further strengthen prison security not just in this jail but in prisons across the state, officials said.

A statewide hunt has been launched for the prisoners, they said.

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AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH, FEB 2 (PTI): Three prisoners escaped from the high-security Amritsar Central Jail by scaling the boundary walls, prompting Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to order a review and revamp of prison security across the state.

Following the incident, seven officials-- two assistant jail superintendents, four wardens and a home guard sepoy--posted in the jail were placed under suspension with immediate effect, ADGP (Jails) P K Sinha said in Amritsar.

The action against the prison officials came after the chief minister directed Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa to immediately suspend, pending inquiry, all those responsible for the prison security.

The three undertrials-one accused of rape and the other two (both brothers) of theft and dacoity--escaped on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday by making a hole in the wall of their barrack by removing about 10 bricks, officials said.

“They then appear to have scaled the inner wall-which is about 16-foot high-- by standing one atop the other. While the outer wall--approx 21 feet--was crossed by them using a hook made of a steel bar

provided monthly under the Yuva Swabhiman Yojna, he said.

The announcements come in the backdrop of promises and initiatives by its rivals AAP and BJP. The Cong ress will challenge the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in the Supreme Court and demand the Centre to withdraw the law. The party will also not implement the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the existing form of the National Population Register (NPR), if voted to power in Delhi.

The manifesto, titled ‘Aisi Hogi Hamari Delhi’, was released at the Delhi Congress office in presence of senior leaders Anand Sharma, manifesto committee chairman Ajay Maken, Rajiv Gowda, Sharmishtha Mukherjee among others.

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NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): The Congress on Sunday promised to implement unemployment allowance of Rs 5,000-7,500 per month, cashback schemes for water and power consumers and challenge the contentious CAA in the Supreme Court if voted to power in Delhi.

The manifesto presented by Delhi Congress chief Subhash Chopra also committed to spend 25 per cent budget each year on fighting pollution and improving transport facilities.

The party has promised to provide free electricity up to 300 units per month.

He said the Congress will open 100 Indira Canteens in the city to give subsidised meals at Rs 15, Chopra said.

An unemployment allowance of Rs 5,000 for graduates and Rs 7,500 for post graduates will be

LUCKNOW, FEB 2 (PTI): A leader of a right wing Hindu outfit was shot dead on Sunday while he was out on a morning walk, barely a couple of kilometres away from the high-security Uttar Pradesh legislature complex in the heart of state capital.

Saffron-clad Ranjeet Bachchan, 40, who had founded Vishwa Hindu Mahasabha, was shot in the head and his cousin Aditya Srivastava injured in the attack by an unidentified assailant who also snatched their mobile phones, according to Joint Commissioner of Police Naveen Arora.

The attacker had covered himself in shawl and was on foot, police said quoting eyewitnesses.

Four police personnel including a sub-inspector were suspended for alleged laxity and a case has been registered at Hazratganj police station here in connection with the incident which occurred near the Collectorate building, days after Lucknow came under the police commissioner system with an aim to improve law and order.

According to Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha president Swami Chakrapani, Bachchan was also the working president of the outfit’s Uttar Pradesh unit.

Chakrapani condemned the murder and hit out at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The incident comes nearly four months

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DPCC President Subhash Chopra (C) along with Anand Sharma, Ajay Maken and Kuljit Singh Nagra releases the Congress manifesto for the Delhi Assembly elections. (PTI)

SRINAGAR, FEB 2 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir adminstration on Sunday released four politicians from preventive custody in the MLA hostel, which has been temporarily converted into a subsidiary jail, officials said here.

The three of the released politicians belong to the National Conference and one is from the PDP, they said.

The four have been sent to their homes and asked to remain confined within their residence for the time being, they said. The leaders released are: Abdul Majeed Bhat Larni, Ghulam Nabi Bhat and Dr Mohammed Shafi (all National Conference) and Mohammed Yusuf Bhat of the PDP. They were detained along with several other politicians, leaders, activists and traders after the abrogation of the Article 370 of the constitution on August 5 last year.

Among other prominent politicians who have been detained since the Article 370 move are NC leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and JK People’s Conference leader Sajjad Gani Lone.

They have still not been released. While senior Abdullah has been kept at his Gupkar house, his son and NC vice president Omar Abdullah has been detained at Hari Niwas.

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Lokpal in first six months,” Chopra said. The Congress will launch flagship cashback schemes for power and water supply to benefit consumers saving these resources. If voted to power, the Congress will launch Sheila Pension Yojna under which Rs 5,000 per month will be provided to senior citizens, persons with disabilities and transgender. The manifesto also promised opening of a ‘Yaari Startup Incubation Fund’ of Rs 5,000 crore to incentivise entrepreneurs.

A major focus area of the manifesto is pollution mitigation and boosting public transport.

“We will now make Delhi India’s first electric vehicle city via DEVI-Delhi Electric Vehicles Initiative,” stated the manifesto, promising procurement of 15,000 electric buses. It also stated that fares of the Delhi

Metro will be subsidised for women, students and senior citizens. For students, a subsidy of Rs 300 per month will be given through direct benefit transfer. The manifesto also cited a scheme proposed by party leader Rahul Gandhi in the last Lok Sabha election, promising Rs 7,2000 per year to five lakh families.

For women empowerment and safety, the manifesto promised to revive ‘Ladli’ scheme, free education to girls upto PhD and free health check up for women.

Another area of focus in the manifesto is urban renewal and infrastructure promising a 350- square flat for residents of JJ clusters, renewal of TransYamuna Development Board and creation of a Resettlement Colonies Development Board and Shahjahanabad Development Board. These boards will be provided Rs 1,000 crore annually for smooth functioning, it added.

While the BJP has promised to set up a water taxi service between Wazirabad and Sonia Vihar, Jagatpur and Tronica City at affordable prices; free rides for women on DTC buses and subsidised electricity are some of the initiatives taken by the AAP government in Delhi. The Aam Admi Party is yet to release its manifesto.

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The company, which has its sole manufacturing plant at Sant’Agata Bolognese in Italy, has three models in India, namely, super sports utility vehicle (SSUV) ‘Urus’, super sports cars ‘Aventador’ and ‘Huracan’.

Agarwal said that the biggest market for the carmaker in the country is south India which contributes more than 50 per cent of its sales.

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agri-sector.

“These measures will help revive the demand in the rural economy. We hope part of the agriculture allocation will also be used for the tea and animal husbandry sectors,” Barthakur added.

He also welcomed the move to develop inland waterways on the Brahmaputra.

FINER leaders termed the Budget proposals growth-oriented and a boost to agriculture and allied sectors.

Tea Association of India Secretary-General P.K. Bhattacharjee said that the change in incentive schemes for chemical fertilisers, as proposed in the budget, might impact the tea industry.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Budget was “propeople” and structured on the overall theme of “Ease of Living.”

In a statement, he said that it would help the northeastern states, including Assam, to climb the ladder of “optimum growth” as “Kisan Rail” and “Kisan Udaan” would facilitate farmers in seamless supply of their produce and sell them in international markets in the wake

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Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal during Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD showcased in Kolkata, Sunday. (PTI)

here, Agarwal said the super luxury segment (cars priced above Rs 2.5 crore) is “not big” in the country.

“In 2019, sales in the super luxury segment were at 260, lower than 315 in 2018. This is because of the slowdown in the automobile sector in the country,” he said, adding that the segment is expected to grow in 2020.

“It is not to decline,” Agarwal said, mentioning that the super sports car category falls under the super luxury segment.

Lamborghini, a part of Volkswagen group, is leading the market in the segment with a 20 per cent share, he said.

GUWAHATI/AGARTALA, FEB 1 (IANS): A cross-section of stakeholders, including trade bodies and economists, and politicians on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2020-21 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, even as the opposition criticized it as “anti-people and anti-economy”.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North-East Council, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) North-East Chapter, Tea Association of India, Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) termed the Budget “pragmatic and positive”.

CII North-East Council Chairman S.K. Barua applauded the Budget and said that the Krishi Udaan Scheme will boost agricultural sector exports in northeast India.

“The Kisan Rail scheme will also benefit farmers of the northeast region. There have been many takeaways for the MSME sector also. Overall, it is a progressive and growth- oriented Budget,” he added.

FICCI Nor th-East Advisory Council Chairman Ranjit Barthakur said it is a pragmatic and balanced Budget in rather difficult times.

“The focus on agriculture and infrastructure is welcome. The Budget has made an allocation of Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors and also announced credit availability of Rs 15 lakh crore for the rural and

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KOLKATA, FEB 2 (PTI): Super sports car manufacturer Lamborghini is looking to maintain the growth momentum in India although the super luxury segment has been hit due to slowdown in the automobile sector in the country, an official said here on Sunday.

In 2019, Lamborghini India sold 52 cars, registering a 15 per cent growth over the previous year, the official said.

“We want to maintain the growth momentum in 2020. But by how much, it is not possible to say, as market sentiments are unpredictable,” Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal said.

File photo of Union Budget 2020-21.

of the government’s “Act East Policy”.

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed satisfaction over the Budget which he said would inspire growth and create employment.

Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma, who holds the finance portfolio, echoed the views of his Assam counterpart.

“The budget is very comprehensive. Agricultural and allied sectors, education and health sectors are given priority. More coordinated measures have been incorporated. More funds for various flagship schemes will only egg on growth,” Dev Varma added.

On the other hand, senior Tripura Congress leader Gopal Roy termed the Budget “anti-people and anti-economy, adding that “no sufficient allotment of funds was made for the northeastern region. The BJP government is only keen to sell the country’s significant PSUs like Air India and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.”

Roy said there was no word about waiving of farmers’ loans.

Leading economist M.P. Bezbarua said that the Budget’s primary focus on the rural economy was an important issue that the government took up in right earnest.

“The Finance Minister has reiterated to double farmers income by 2022.

Comprehensive measures for 100 water-stressed districts have been proposed.

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about six months in a year, this has now been, in effect, enhanced to 245 days.

In an interview to PTI, Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said the new rule was “an anti-abuse provision planned to plug loopholes in the system and not intended to tax income earned by those working overseas”.

He said the wording in the Budget document may have created confusion and so a clarification has been issued now.

“What we are doing now is that the income of an NRI generated in India will be taxed here. If he’s earning something in a jurisdiction where there is no tax, why will I include that into mine that has been generated there,” Sitharaman told reporters here on Sunday.

She said Indian earnings of NRIs such as rental income from property in the country is what was intended to be taxed by way

enous people.

He claimed that it was because of NPP’s stand that provisions were added to CAA like cut off date, exemption of Sixth Schedule areas, ILP States, ILP implementation in Manipur and changing of the entire ILP preamble in the original Act. Conrad said his party has been firm on its demand for special provisions for States like Assam and Tripura, which he said were affected by CAA. He also reiterated his party’s demands to include few square kilometres of areas that were currently out of the purview of Sixth Schedule.

On relationship with PDA, he said, “After what happened last year when two of our MLAs merged with NDPP, our relationships and ties are broken with the PDA,” he explained, adding that the party had filed a case under anti-defection law and was waiting verdict from Supreme Court. Conrad also called on chief minister Neiphiu Rio in Kohima on Saturday. He also called on governor RN Ravi on Sunday morning where he discussed the recent budgetary provisions and issues NPP was planning to jointly take up with the Centre. He also met members of NPP Nagaland unit and former chief minister T.R. Zeliang before leaving for Shillong on Sunday.

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of the new provision.

“Whereas if you have a property here and you have rent out of it, but because you are living there, you carry this rent into your income there and pay no tax there, pay no tax here ... since the property is in India, I have got a sovereign right to tax,” she said in a post Budget interaction with media.

The new rule was “an anti-abuse provision planned to plug loopholes in the system and not intended to tax income earned by those working overseas”, says Revenue Secretary “I am not taxing what you’re earning in Dubai but that property which is giving you rent here, you may be an NRI, you may be living there but that is revenue being generated here for you.

So, that’s the issue.”

Pandey said Indians working in the Middle East (ME), as well as those in Merchant Navy, will not be taxed using the new provision. “Somebody who is a citizen of India and sitting in a tax haven and not paying taxes then he has to pay tax,” he said.

“By issuing clarification, we have kept them (workers in the Middle East) out. Same for merchant navy because their income is also not arising out of India.”

(From p-1) Sangma said Shah was “absolutely positive” about the demand and would be meeting with the coalition partners and other political leaders of Meghalaya after the Delhi Assembly elections to discuss ILP in detail. “ Apart from ILP, we also discussed on the law and order situation in Meghalaya and the Northeast and developmental issues of the region,” he added.

On the prospect of ILP affecting trade and tourism in Meghalaya, Conrad said, “We need to strike a balance between protecting our people and maintaining economic activities.

Therefore, mechanisms and use of technology will be needed ensure that economic activities like tourism and trade are not affected.

A mechanism should be created in such a manner where we don’t discourage investments, yet these mechanisms should be so used in such a manner that our people are protected.”

On Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Sangma said the stance of NPP had been clear from day one. He emphasized that while the Centre might have its own reasons to give citizenship to those who had been living in India post the Partition, the NPP was firm on its demand for provisions to protect the Northeast and its indig-

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New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI): The government on Sunday clarified that the proposed tax on NRIs will not apply on bonafide Indians working in tax-free foreign countries and is intended to tax only those seeking to escape tax by exploiting their nonresident status.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget for 2020-21 had proposed to tax Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who do not pay taxes in any foreign country.

This provision raised anxiety in minds of those working in the Gulf region where countries don’t tax income earned by individuals.

First Sitharaman clarified that only Indian income of NRIs is proposed to be taxed under the new provision, and later the tax department issued a statement to say that “the new provision is not intended to include in tax net those Indian citizens who are bonafide workers in other countries”.

The Union Budget for 2020-21 presented on Saturday had tightened the screws on those seeking to escape tax by exploiting their non-resident status.

While earlier it was possible to be classified as a nonresident by staying out of the country for 183 days or

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The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland had reached 14,380 by the end of Saturday.

Beijing, Feb 2 (IANS): Chinese health authorities on Sunday said it received reports of 2,590 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 45 deaths on Saturday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

All the deaths are in Hubei Province, according to China’s National Health Commission, Xinhua news agency reported.

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The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland had reached 14,380 by the end of Saturday, the commission said, noting that a total of 304 people had died of the disease.

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A total of 328 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery.

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Arab FMs reject US Mideast peace plan Cairo, Feb 2 (IANS): At the Arab League emergency meeting held in Cairo, Arab foreign ministers voiced rejection to the recently released US Middle East peace plan.

“Rejection of the USIsraeli Deal of the Century comes as it does not fulfill the minimum rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people,” said the final communique issued by the foreign ministers following the meeting on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported. The statement described as “unfair” the peace deal, announced on January 28

by US President Donald Trump in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The US vision of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process includes annexing the disputed holy city of Jerusalem as Israel’s “undivided capital” while the Palestinian capital will include areas on the outskirts of East Jerusalem.

The final statement of Arab foreign ministers agreed to boycott the US “unfair deal” and not to cooperate “in any way” with the United States in its implementation.

The US plan “violates the references of the peace process based on the international law and the rel-

evant United Nations resolutions,” the Arab ministers added.

They also highlighted the Arab Peace Initiative endorsed by the Arab League in Beirut in 2002 as the minimum acceptable limit to achieve peace “through ending the Israeli occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories occupied in 1967 and the establishment of the independent, sovereign state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

The final statement agreed on “sticking to peace as a strategic option to settle the conflict,” underlining the necessity of the two-state solution as the basis of the peace process.

They warned Israel against implementing the Trump-proposed deal unilaterally, reaffirming full support for the struggle of the Palestinian people and its leadership.

The meeting of the Arab League council at the level of foreign ministers was attended by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit. Ahead of the meeting, Abbas said the U.S. deal is “completely rejected once announced,” vowing to cut ties with Israel and the United States over the deal.

UK flags disappear in EU as Brexit transition begins

In Strasbourg, staff wasted no time in taking down the Union Jack, which disappeared hours before the Brexit deadline on January 31.

London/Brussles, Feb 2 (IANS): The European Union (EU) has removed all traces of the UK from its buildings after Britain ended its 47-year relationship with the bloc, a media report saod.

Outside the European Parliament in Brussels, an empty pole stands in between the flags of the remaining 26 EU member states, the Metro newspaper said in the report on Saturday. The office of UK Representation to the EU has been renamed the British diplomatic mission, in a nod to the next phase of negotiations.

Iraq gets new PM as protests enter 5th month The new Prime Minister, who has 30 days to form a government that must then secure parliamentary approval, said that he would brook no attempts by the various political factions to control his choice of Cabinet ministers.

“If the political blocs try to impose their candidates on me, then I will resign,” Allawi said.

His predecessor, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, resigned on December 1, 2019 in a bid to mollify the protesters, but had remained in a caretaker capacity given the inability of lawmakers to agree on a successor. The parties finally settled on Allawi, but only after Saleh gave Parliament until February 1 to make a decision or see him assert his constitutional prerogative to act unilaterally.

B a g h da d, F e b 2 (IANS): Iraqi President Barham Saleh named Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi as the new Prime Minister with the task of addressing the massive popular dissatisfaction behind the four months of anti-government protests that have left nearly 500 people dead.

Allawi acknowledged the protesters in a video posted on Twitter after his appointment was announced on Saturday, reports Efe news. “My power is derived from you. If it were not for your courage and sacrifices then there would have been no changes in the country,” he said.

“You protested for your homeland, and if I am not able to fulfil your demands that I am unworthy of this position.” The 65-year-old

Allawi held the post of Communications Minister in the government of Nouri al-Maliki before quitting in 2012 over what he described as “political interference” by the then-Prime Minister.

“I’m an employee carrying your trust, so do not go back until you get what you want, whether from me or someone else,” he said, encouraging protesters to

remain in the streets. He pledged to pay compensation to the families of the 467 protest “martyrs” and to ensure proper medical care for the more than 9,000 others who have been injured.

Though his chief responsibility will be to set a date for new elections, Allawi likewise vowed to work to improve the economy and battle corruption.

Maldives thanks India for evacuating its 7 citizens from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

China reports bird flu outbreak among chickens

Top EU diplomat to visit Tehran amid nuclear tensions

The stampede occurred as they rushed to get anointed with blessed oil.

Dar es Salaam, Feb 2 (IANS): At least 20 worshippers were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede at a church service at a stadium in Tanzania, police said on Sunday.

A group of worshippers packed a stadium in Moshi, a town at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, on Saturday evening and the stampede occurred as they

rushed to get anointed with blessed oil, reports Xinhua news agency.

“The stampede occurred between 7.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday as worshippers rushed to doors of the stadium where the anointing oil was placed, causing the mayhem,” Salum Hamduni, Kilimanjaro regional police commander, told Xinhua.

Maldivian nationals who arrived in Delhi from the Chinese city of Wuhan on a special Air India flight . Image Credit- ANI

Male, Feb 2 (PTI): Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday thanked India for expeditiously evacuating seven Maldivians from Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, saying it was an example of the “outstanding” friendship and camaraderie between the two countries.

India has evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivian citizens by special flights from Wuhan city.

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tude to India, President Solih tweeted, “My thanks and gratitude to PM @narendramodi, EM @DrSJaishankar and the Government of India for expeditiously evacuating the 7 Maldivians residing in Wuhan, China. This gesture is a fine example of the outstanding friendship and camaraderie between our two countries.”

Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid also expressed his “deep gratitude” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar for the evacuation of Maldivian citizens.

He also thanked India’s Ambassador to the Maldives Sunjay Sudhir and Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri.

The Indian Embassy in Maldives tweeted that the

action “reflects historic ties of kinship between us, &, synergy between #NeighbourhoodFirst & #IndiaFirst policies.”

The evacuated Indians and Maldivians have been quarantined for 14 days in special camps.

Air India has done such evacuations earlier also from countries such as Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Kuwait and Nepal.

The virus that emerged in early December and traced to a market in Wuhan that sold wild animals has spread to 25 countries and has killed 305 people and infected over 14,000 others.

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death outside China. Several countries have evacuated their nationals from Wuhan by sending special aircraft.

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Beijing, Feb 2 (IANS): China has reported a deadly H5N1 bird flu outbreak among chickens in Hunan province, which lies on the southern border of Hubei, the epicentre of the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has killed 304 people, it was reported on Sunday.

“The outbreak occurred in a farm in the Shuangqing district of Shaoyang city. The farm has 7,850 chickens, and 4,500 of the chickens have died from the contagion. Local authorities have culled 17,828 poultry after the outbreak,” the South China Morning Post newspaper quoted China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs as saying on Saturday.

No human cases of the Hunan H5N1 virus have been reported yet. The bird flu outbreak comes even as the Chinese authorities continue efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has also infected a total of 14,380 persons in the Asian giant.

The H5N1 avian flu virus, often called bird flu, causes severe respiratory disease in birds and is contagious to humans.

The virus was first detected in 1996 in geese in China and is especially deadly for poultry.

It is possible, but difficult, to transmit bird flu from person to person, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Tehran, Feb 2 (AFP): Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell was Monday due to visit Iran, said officials in Tehran and Brussels, on his first trip there since taking office, aiming to reduce rising tensions over the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme.

Borrel was set to meet President Hassan Rouhani, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani on the two-day trip, his office said in a statement.

T h e 2 0 1 5 nu c l e a r deal between Tehran and a group of world powers has been crumbling since US President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018, and Washington has since stepped up sanctions and a campaign of “maximum pressure” against Iran.

Tehran has gradually stepped back from its own commitments under the deal, while military tensions with the United States have brought the arch foes to the brink of full-blown confrontation in recent weeks.

Borrell’s mission aims “to de-escalate tensions and seek opportunities for political solutions to the current crisis,” said the office of the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. The visit will allow Borrell “to convey the EU’s strong commitment to preserve” the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and to discuss cooperation between the EU and Iran,

his office said.

Washington accuses Tehran of seeking a nuclear weapon, which Iran has always denied.

The deal struck in Vienna between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council -- Britain, China, France, the United States and Russia -- plus Germany, offered Tehran a partial reprieve from crippling international sanctions.

I n exc h a n ge, I r a n agreed to drastically reduce its nuclear activities and to submit to a tailor-made inspection regime by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The US withdrawal from the deal and its reimposition of biting sanctions deprived Iran of anticipated economic benefits.

The renewed US sanctions have almost entirely isolated Iran from the international financial system, driven away oil buyers and plunged the country into a severe recession.

Since May 2019, Iran has progressively scaled back commitments under the agreement in response to the US sanctions and Europe’s inability to circumvent them.

Iran is now producing uranium enriched beyond the 3.67 percent set by the agreement, and no longer adheres to the limit of 300 kilogrammes (660 pounds) imposed on its enriched uranium stocks.

In Strasbourg, staff wasted no time in taking down the Union Jack, which disappeared hours before the Brexit deadline on January 31. The historic split happened 11 p.m. on January 31 and was marked with both celebrations and protests across the UK. The country is now at a “turning point” as it enters an 11-month transition period in which it must hammer out a new relationship with former partners.

Britain is now formally no longer a member of the EU but normal life will remain the same for some time. The UK will remain

in the single market and the customs union until the end of the year as part of the divorce agreement, the Metro newspaper report added.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a year to hammer out a new relationship with Brussels and is seeking a Canada-style free trade deal. He is set for a collision course with EU member states who would prefer a deal that is more closely aligned with the bloc’s rules.

The UK had joined what was then European Economic Community on January 1, 1973, at the third attempt.

Canadian PM to visit Ethiopia, Senegal, Germany

Ottawa , F e b 2 (IANS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Ethiopia, Senegal and Germany from February 6 to 14, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said.

Trudeau will meet with leaders of the three countries. In Ethiopia, he will also meet with world leaders attending the 33rd African Union Summit, and “participate in side

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events focused on deepening our relationships with African countries,” the office said in a statement on Saturday, re por ted Xinhua news agency.

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lips and Scott Silver.

On the TV side, HBO dominated the winners’ list, starting with ‘Succession’, which won both best drama and best drama episode. It also bagged the best comedy prize for ‘Barry’ (although the pilot to Netflix’s ‘Dead to Me’ won for comedy episode).

And in longform, HBO did it again with its Emmy winner ‘Chernobyl’, which

won for original screenplay, while FX’s ‘Fosse/Verdon’ won the top honour in adapted screenplay.

HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”, won the comedy/variety talk prize, its fourth in a row.

Screenwriter-director Nancy Meyers (“Private Benjamin”, “Something’s Gotta Give”) received WGAW’s Laurel Award

for Screenwriting Achievement.

Comedy writer Merrill Markoe (“Late Night with David Letterman”) got WGAW’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.

Creator-director-producer Brad Falchuk (“The Politician,” “Glee”) received WGAW’s Valentine Davies Award, in recogni-

tion of his impact on young writers to increase literacy and promote self-esteem through arts education in schools.

Screenwriter Charles Randolph (“The Big Short”) received WGAW’s Paul Selvin Award for his “Bombshell” screenplay.

In New York, honorary winners included writer Richard Price (“The Color of Money”, “The Night Of ”) who was presented with the Ian McLellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement; writer/actress Paula Pell was given the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence and Mentorship; writer Lisa Takeuchi Cullen (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) was presented the Richard B. Jablow Award for Devoted Service.

T h e L o s A n ge l e s ceremony was hosted by comedian-actress Ana Gasteyer. The New York event, on the other hand, was hosted by actor John Fugelsang.

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The 1975’s Matty Healy to play solo Lady Gaga ‘crazy about’ her new beau acoustic Sydney gig for bushfire relief S inger Lady Gaga, who is in Miami, Florida for a show, was spotted getting cozy with her new beau, whom is “crazy about”.

Page Six has published photos of the singer lounging on a hotel balcony, enjoying a low-key weekend with her new flame. The ‘Bad romance’ hitmaker was pictured sharing a New Year’s kiss with a man who appeared to be the same one recently spotted, identified as Michael, in Las Vegas, Nevada, reports eonline.com.

According to a source, the singer “has been dating the same guy for over a

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he 1975‘s Matty Healy has announced details of a solo acoustic gig in Sydney, Australia to aid the ongoing bushfire relief effort.

Healy had previously stated his intention to play gigs to help raise money for the relief effort across the world.

As announced on screens at the current Laneway Festival in Australia, Healy will headline a relief gig at the Metro Theatre in the city on February 4 alongside Ruel, Mansionair, E^ST and Kuĉka. Get more details at secretsounds.com.

Talking about his wish to help the bushfire relief with solo shows, Healy said: “I haven’t spoken about Australia yet so that’s what we’re going to do. We’re go-

ing to sell tickets,” he said.

“I’m going to try and play all the acoustic-y kind of songs. It might just be me or me and one of the guys or something like that.

But that’s what we’re going to do. So I think it’ll probably be in Sydney.”

How well do you know your80s rock legends? This rockstar required his assistants to have a pen and paper with them at all times in case he was inspired and needed to jot down some ideas.

The band recently had to cancel their show at the Brisbane leg of Laneway Festival (February 1) after he was hospitalised with a “serious illness”.

“Guys thank you for all your lovely wishes,” Healy updated fans on Twitter. “I am alive and

month. They’ve been seeing other since before the holidays and she’s crazy about him”.

The source also told eonline.com that he was the same man she rang in 2020 with, “they had already been seeing each other for weeks”.

The singer has not commented on her love life.

The source added: “They’ve been out and about in Los Angeles and spending a lot of time at her house. She’s taking him everywhere she goes and they don’t want to be part.”

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uns N’ Roses played ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ during their headline set at the Bud Light Super Bowl Fest on Friday night (January 31), dedicating the song to all the victims of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant last weekend (January 26).

The band were performing in Miami as part of a three-night music festival leading up to the Super Bowl on Sunday. During the set, singer Axl Rose said he saw a “formidable” and “ominous” fog across Los Angeles on the weekend of the crash.

“I want to dedicate t h i s t o Ko b e a n d h i s daughter and everyone on the flight… their families, and everyone hit by this terrible event,” Rose said as he introduced Guns N’

well shit just got way too vibey I’m still taking it easy but I’ll see you tonight for maybe quite a calm set which could be nice anyway!!”

The 1975 have been announced as the closing act for the upcoming NME Awards 2020, where they’re nominated for, among others, Best British Song (‘People’), Best British Band and Best Festival Headliner. See the full list of NME Awards 2020 nominees here.

The 1975 will join the previously announced performers Yungblud and Beabadoobee alongside AJ Tracey and more at the ceremony, which will be held at London’s O2 Academy in Brixton on February 12.

(NME)

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Last week (January 22), Slash suggested that changes in the way albums are released has prompted a delay with Guns N’ Roses first album in more than a decade.

The legendary guitarist spoke at a music convention at the weekend (January 18-19), telling Guitar.com that “stuff is happening” with regards to a new LP “but there are no specifics.” He continued: “More than anything, it’s because of the nature of the industry right now.”

(NME)

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everal Android and iPhone devices which only support outdated operating systems were no longer be able to run WhatsApp from February 1.

According to the Facebook-owned messaging platform, the move was necessary in order to protect the security of its millions od users.

If WhatsApp is currently active on your iOS 8 device, you were only able to use it until February 1, 2020, according

to an update from the instant messaging platform.

“On iOS 8, you can no longer create new accounts or reverify existing accounts,” said the update. iPhone users will need iOS 9 or later to run WhatsApp. “For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest version of iOS available for your phone,” WhatsApp said.

Smartphones using Android 2.3.7 and older, and iPhone iOS 8 or older, are affected by the WhatsApp update.

“We don’t explicitly restrict the use of jailbroken or unlocked devices. However, because these modifications might affect the functionality of your device, we can’t provide support for devices using modified versions of the iPhone’s operating system,” it added.

WhatsApp said that users of Android versions 2.3.7 and older will also no longer be able to create new accounts, nor reverify existing accounts.

WhatsApp, which was one of the most-downloaded apps of the decade, first warned users in 2017 about the changes.

(IANS)

Roses’ beloved Bob Dylan cover.

During the performance of ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’, images of Kobe and Gianna were projected on the screen during Slash’s guitar solo.

Watch the full clip of fanrecorded footage below.

The band also spent time backstage with Snoop Dogg, who opened the concert. “New member of the group @gunsnroses” Snoop joked on Instagram, while seen posing with Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan.

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ovies ‘Parasite’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit’, and series ‘Succession’ and ‘Barry’ were big winners at the Writers Guild of America’s award ceremony held on Saturday night.

T h e awa r d s we r e handed out in concurrent ceremonies on both the East and West Coasts.

Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won took home the award for original screenplay for ‘Parasite’.

Bong expressed his gratitude to WGA members for reading his script in translation. “You understood the structure of our story and the nuance of our dialogue - it’s amazing,” he said, reports variety.com.

In English, Bong made a reference to President Donald Trump’s polarising political agenda by observing: “Some people make the barriers higher. We writers, we love to destroy the barriers.”

‘Jojo Rabbit’ by Taika Waititi won over competitors including Todd Phil-

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LONDON, FEB 2 (AGENCIES):The all-electric Formula E motor racing series has abandoned plans for a race in the Chinese city of Sanya next month because of the coronavirus epidemic.

The sport will continue to work with its regional partner and local authorities to study the viability of potential alternative dates should the situation improve, the Formula E and FIA governing bodies said in statements on Sunday.

The race had been scheduled for March 21 in the coastal resort in Hainan province. The outbreak of the flu-like virus has killed more than 300 people and infected more than 14,000 in China after it first emerged in Wuhan in Hubei province late last year.

Formula E said the decision was made jointly with the governing FIA and the Chinese federation of automobile and motorcycle sports to ensure the health and safety of travelling staff, participants and spectators.

The race would have been the sixth of the championship’s 14 rounds, with Seoul in May and Jakarta in June now the only remaining Asian races.

The move will put Formula One in the spotlight, with Shanghai due to host the Chinese Grand Prix on April 19 as the fourth round of what would be a record 22-race season. That race is a much bigger event than city-focused Formula E and would normally be expected to draw a weekend crowd of more than 100,000 and bring in fans from outside China. Basketball, badminton and boxing qualifying tournaments for this year’s Tokyo Olympics have also been postponed, rescheduled or moved.

LONDON, FEB 2 (AGENCIES): Liverpool quickened their march towards a first English title for 30 years as they stretched their lead at the Premier League summit to a staggering 22 points with a 4-0 win over Southampton at Anfield on Saturday.

With nearest pursuers Manchester City playing at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Liverpool increased the gap at the top with a Mohamed Salah double leading a secondhalf blitz that secured a record-equalling 20th straight home league win.

In the Premier League era, only City between March 2011 and 2012 had previously enjoyed such a winning streak at home, with unbeaten Liverpool now the first English team ever to win 24 of their first 25 matches in a top-flight league campaign.

With the European champions on an unprecedented 73 points for this stage of the season, their distant chasers could only drift further behind with third-placed Leicester

City and Chelsea, who are fourth, drawing 2-2 in an entertaining contest.

The 22-point lead is the biggest, at any stage of any season, in English football annals.

At the other end of the table, stranded Norwich City drew 0-0 at Newcastle United while 19th-placed Watford were left crestfallen after Everton fought from two goals down at Vicarage Road to win 3-2 despite playing the last 20 minutes with 10 men.

West Ham United dropped into the bottom three after Brighton & Hove Albion recovered from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw, while Aston Villa are teetering above the drop zone after a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, who played most of the second half a man down.

Unreal season At Anfield, even the doubters surely do not doubt any longer as Liverpool’s unreal season continued apace with a 42nd game unbeaten in the league, which came only after Southampton had

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given the champions-elect real problems.

The visitors, impressive in the first half, only capitulated when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain put the hosts ahead following the break, moments after Saints felt they were denied a penalty.

Captain Jordan Henderson struck the second before Salah took his league tally for the season to 14 with two goals in the last 20 minutes.

At the King Power Stadium, Leicester missed out on the chance to join Manchester City on 51 points as an unlikely headed double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a draw.

The vibrant secondhalf fare demonstrated again why neither team have been able to muster a sustained challenge to Liverpool, with poor defending enabling Germany international Rudiger to swoop twice.

A header from a corner soon after the break was overturned by goals from Harvey Barnes and

Ben Chilwell before Rudiger’s 71st minute equaliser ensured that Chelsea remain eight points behind Leicester’s tally of 49.

The results mean Liverpool need 21 points from their remaining 13 fixtures to be mathematically sure of winning their first title since 1990.

“When we are rolling, it’s difficult to stop,” said manager Juergen Klopp, who said he had never witnessed anything quite like the consistency of excellence being displayed by his team.

United held In contrast, Liverpool’s old foes Manchester United lumbered on, still low on confidence, with not even the introduction of major January capture Bruno Fernandes inspiring anything other than a prosaic 0-0 home draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The stalemate saw the hosts slip to sixth on 35 points, one behind Sheffield United, who won 1-0 at Crystal Palace courtesy of a goalkeeping howler from Vicente Guaita, who dropped the ball into his own net when making a hash of collecting a corner. The performance of the day was surely Everton’s comeback at Vicarage Road where two first-half stoppage time goals from defender Yerry Mina saw them claw back Watford’s advantage.

Even after Everton midfielder Fabian Delph was dismissed for a second yellow card foul after 70 minutes, Theo Walcott earned a 90th minute-winner on the counter-attack.

The To ffee s’ new manager Carlo Ancelotti, it seems, is already working wonders.

Formula E calls off Sanya race due to coronavirus

Karim Benzema

injury problems deepened when striker Alvaro Morata limped off early in the second half with a suspected muscle problem.

French forward Benzema had not scored in his previous four league outings but broke the deadlock in the 56th minute of a tight game by side-footing home a cross from Ferland

Bayern beat Mainz to go top, Dortmund’s Haaland scores again BERLIN, FEB 2 (AGENCIES): Bayern Munich scored three goals in the opening 26 minutes to defeat Mainz 05 3-1 away on Saturday and go a point clear at the Top scorer Robert Lewandowski headed in his 22nd league goal in the eighth minute and Thomas Mueller and Thiago Alcantara added two more to lift the Bavarians to 42 points, one ahead of RB Leipzig who drew 2-2 at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Bayern’s fast start was enough to kill off the game and Mainz, who cut the deficit on the stroke of halftime through Jeremiah St Juste, rarely threatened although Leandro Barreiro hit the post.

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Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his first against Union Berlin.

with two goals from Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland, the first player in Bundesliga history to score seven goals in his first three matches. Jadon Sancho opened their account in the 13th and teenager Haaland added another five minutes later.

D o r t mu n d s c o r e d twice more after the break

through Marco Reus and Axel Witsel before Haaland drilled in his second for the Ruhr valley club’s third straight league win this year.

Leipzig had to come from two goals behind to salvage a point against Gladbach thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s 89th minute equaliser.

Mendy after coach Zinedine Zidane had sprung a double substitution.

Zidane had begun the match with a compact narrow formation containing five midfielders but after failing to break down Atletico he hauled off Toni Kroos and Isco at the start of the second half for natural wingers Lucas Vazquez and Vinicius Jr. The change instantly gave Real more width and Brazilian teenager Vinicius helped burst open a stubborn Atletico with some patient play in midfield, taking out three defenders by releasing Mendy, who needed only one touch to pick out Benzema.

“I wasn’t happy with what I was seeing on the pitch so I made the chances to give us more wing play and more pressure in attack but it wasn’t the play-

ers fault, it was mine,” Zidane told reporters.

“The substitutions changed the game but I don’t like taking players off after the first half because it’s harsh on the players but it’s what I had to do. We were much better in the second half and I think we deserved the victory.”

Atletico rarely looked like troubling a Real defence that have only conceded 13 goals in 22 league games this season, although they had a strong penalty appeal tur ned down when Casemiro sent Morata to the ground in the first half.

M o r a t a ’s i n j u r y swelled Atletico’s list of injured players to seven, less than three weeks before they are due to host holders Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Ram, Salisbury clinch men’s doubles title in Melbourne

Rajeev Ram of the United States and Joe Salisbury of Great Britain hold aloft the championship trophy of the 2020 Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, FEB 2 (AGENCIES): American Rajeev Ram picked up his first tennis men’s doubles title at a Grand Slam on Sunday with partner Joe Salisbury of Britain, taming the local wild card pairing of Max Purcell and Luke Saville in straight sets at the Australian Open.

The hometown pair’s surprise run at Melbourne Park came to a screeching halt against the 11th seeds, who strolled to a 6-4 6-2 victory in 70 minutes on a balmy afternoon at the Rod Laver Arena.

Such was the domination of Salisbury and Ram, who won the Australian Open mixed doubles title with Czech Barbora Krejcikova last year, that they did not face a single break point in the match.

The duo converted one of their 10 break point chances in the opening set and marched to a one-sided victory with two more breaks in the second.

The 35-year-old Ram, who turned professional in 2004, switched to playing doubles full-time three years back and was making his 58th Grand Slam doubles appearance.

“I spent probably until 2016 playing prioritising singles. I happened to be ranked high enough to get into these slams, but it (doubles) wasn’t really something I worked at, so to speak,” Ram said.

“It feels more like I started my doubles career in 2017 and onward ... I’ve been at it a while for sure.

To actually finally get one is great.”

Ram said he was sick during the off-season and took a call to not defend his mixed doubles title at Melbourne Park.

Sunday’s win was also emotional for the American due to the personal loss he suffered last year.

“My father passed away in April of last year with pancreatic cancer,” he said. “He was the one that started me in tennis.

“When something l i k e t h a t h a p p e n s, i t shakes you pretty good.

Yes, it’s been challenging, but sometimes that stuff, when it happens, makes these moments a little bit more sweet. “Obviously I wish all the world that my dad could have seen this. I think I’ve done well to make him proud hopefully.”

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Tokyo Olympic: Ganguly invited to be India’s Goodwill Ambassador K O L K AT A , F E B 2 (IANS): The Indian Olympics Association (IOA) has requested BCCI President and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to be the Goodwill Ambassador of Team India to the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year.

In a letter accessed by IANS, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta has written to Ganguly extending the honour to be the same at the Games which will be held in Tokyo between July 24 to August 9.

“We are expecting participation of about 100200 athletes across 14-16 sports disciplines at Tokyo 2020. Team is a mix of senior athletes as well as youngsters who are making their debut at the Olympic Games. “You are an inspiration for a billion people, especially the youth.

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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores their fourth goal.

M A D R I D, F E B 2 (AGENCIES): Real Madrid twisted the knife into their wounded rivals Atletico Madrid as Karim Benzema fired them to a 1-0 home win in the city derby on Saturday which also underlined Real’s La Liga title credentials.

Benzema’s strike gave Real their first home victory over their neighbours in the league since 2012 and piled more pressure on Atleti coach Diego Simeone, who was subjected to taunts from the gleeful Santiago Bernabeu crowd.

The victory meant Real increased their lead over Barcelona at the top of the table to six points, although the Catalans can reduce the margin to three if they beat Levante on Sunday. Atletico are fifth and trail their local rivals by 13 points, while their

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India beat NZ by 7 runs; clinch T20 series 5-0 Aus Open: Djokovic wins 8th title

India players celebrate a 5-0 series win during the Twenty/20 cricket international between India and New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand, Sunday. (PTI)

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, FEB 2 (PTI): India choked New Zealand yet again to turn it around for a sevenrun win in the fifth T20 International, giving them a rare 5-0 series whitewash in the shortest format here on Sunday.

The Indian pacers, led by ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, shared seven wickets among them for 25 runs in match-changing 7.2 overs to restrict the Kiwis to 156 for nine while defending 163 for three. Bumrah conceded just 12 runs in his four overs and got rid of three batsmen,

Arsenal held goalless

by Burnley

B U R N L E Y, F eb 2 (AGENCIES): Arsenal lost more ground in the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four after being held to a 0-0 draw at Burnley on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s side are trailing 10 points behind fourth placed Chelsea and look certain to fall well short of the Champions League places.

It was another frustrating afternoon for Arteta, who saw his team squander several chances to take the lead in a match they could easily have lost with better finishing from Burnley.

Arsenal are without a win in their last four league games, having drawn all four of them, and Arteta has won just once in seven league matches since replacing the sacked Unai Emery.

Arteta can point to only one defeat in that period and there is no doubt Arsenal are more competitive than they were under Emery.

bowling block-hole deliveries during death overs.

India’s total was built around stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma’ 60-run knock after they elected to bat.

Tim Seifert (50) and Ross Taylor (53) kept the Black Caps in hunt for a consolation win but the hosts again fell near the finish line.

This is only third time that India have whitewashed opponents in away T20 series and first time in a five-match rubber. India had blanked the West Indies 3-0 in 2019 and beat Australia

3-0 in 2016. New Zealand got off to a poor start and were quickly reduced to 17 for three in the fourth over.

Bumrah had Martin Guptill (2) lbw, and Sundar bowled Colin Munro (15). Tom Bruce’s run-out didn’t help the situation either.

Taylor and Seifert came together at that juncture, putting on 99 runs for the fourth wicket, raising vision of an improbable win.

Seifert reached his halfcentury off 29 balls, including five fours and three sixes. while Taylor got to his halfcentury in 42 balls. He hit

five fours and two sixes.

They took 34 runs off Shivam Dube in the 10th over, after which KL Rahul, who led in absence of inured Rohit Sharma, had to take corrective measures. He brought back his frontline pacers and they both etched out wickets.

Navdeep Saini (2-23) dismissed Seifert and then Bumrah bowled Dar yl Mitchell (2) with a searing yorker.

New Zealand’s chase was all but over when Mitchell Santner (6) holed out of Shardul Thakur (2-38) and Manish Pandey held a fine running catch at long on.

Ish Sodhi smacked 16 off 10 balls to provide some fireworks at the end but it was not enough.

Earlier, Rohit, batting at number three, was retired hurt after injuring his left calf whilst hitting a six and walked off the field in discomfort. He faced 41 balls and hit three fours as well as three sixes.

Virat Kohli was expectedly rested, with Rohit coming in, and it was the only change for India from Wellington. Rishabh Pant was ignored once again.

For New Zealand, Kane Williamson didn’t recover on time and Tim Southee led the side once

again. Despite Rohit’s return, Sanju Samson (2) continued to open the innings and it didn’t work again. Yet another opportunity went abegging as he hit straight to extra cover and was out for two runs.

KL Rahul (45) and Rohit added 88 runs for the second wicket, providing vital momentum to the Indian innings.

The in-form duo dominated the Black Caps’ attack and put on 50 off just 35 balls. Rahul hit four fours and two sixes in his 33-ball stay.

He fell in the 12th over against the run of play and finished with 224 runs in the series, the most for an Indian batsman in any bilateral T20I series.

Sharma scored his 25th T20I half-century off 35 balls. He looked to accelerate but then injured himself in the 17th over and retired.

The loss of both Rahul and Sharma impacted the Indian innings, and they lost all momentum on a slowing wicket. Shreyas Iyer smacked 33 off 31 balls, including a four and two sixes, but couldn’t push the score past the 170-mark.

Manish Pandey scored 11 not out off four balls, with a four and a six.

with five-set win over Thiem

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gestures as he holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in the final of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne. (AP/PTI)

MELBOURNE, FEB 2 (IANS): Novak Djokovic came from a set down on Sunday to beat Dominic Thiem in the final of the 2020 Australian Open. This is the Serb’s eighth title at the Rod Laver Arena and 17th Grand Slam win overall.

Djokovic beat Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted four hours.

He remains the most succesfull men’s singles player in the history of the tournament, having overtaken Roy Emerson’s record of six titles in 2019. Djokovic is also the first male player in the open era to win Grand Slam singles titles in three

different decades and the second overall after Australian great Ken Rosewall who titles in the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s. Djokovic also comes two within Rafael Nadal’s record of 19 Grand Slam titles and is three away from Roger Federer’s 20 titles, which is the most for any male singles player.

The Serb won the first set but looked out of sorts in the second and third. He struggled with his service.

However, he did better to hold in the third set to make it 2-5 after Thiem had strolled to a love hold in the previous game. He then managed to get up to a break point but

Thiem edged him out to take the third set. However, Djokovic kept up the momentum after that. He held on and managed to break Thiem in the eighth game of the fourth set, thus leading 5-3.

A routine hold followed and Djokovic pushed the match into the fifth set.

Djokovic got a break in the third game of the fifth set after which two tense holds followed for both players.

He almost got another but Thiem held somehow to keep his deficit down to one set at 4-3. No breaks came after that and Djokovic won his eighth title in Melbourne.

I-league: TRAU FC hold Gokulam Krishna grabs brace as ATK thrash Jamshedpur FC Kerala, Churchill Brothers win

K o z hiko d e , FEB 2 (AGENCIES):Gokulam Kerala and Tiddin Road Athletic Union FC played out a 1-1 draw in an I-League 2019-20 clash on Sunday at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode, reported Goal.com.

Henry Kisekka gave Gokulam the lead in the 22nd minute but Krishnanda Singh restored parity in the match in the 52nd minute to seal a point for the visitors.

TRAU and Gokulam remained on the third and fourth position respectively on the league table after the draw.

Meanwhile, Churchill Brothers defeated NEROCA FC 4-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Fatorda, on Sunday.

Tettey Adjah (26’) scored the only goal for the Manipuri outfit while Ponif Vaz (5’), Willis Plaza (35’ pen.), Vinil Poojary (65’) and Israil Gurung (90+2’) completed the tally for the Goans.

Nagaland Hockey team leaves for Lucknow to compete in the 31st All India KD Singh Babu Prize money Sub-Junior boys Under-14 Tournament. The team comprising of 16 young upcoming players headed by Coach Michael Kirha and Thepfuzho-o Viswentso as Team Manager.

Jamshedpur, FEB 2 (AGENCIES): ATK dominated a one-sided affair at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, defeating Jamshedpur FC 3-0 to reclaim their spot at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) table, reported Goal.com.

Roy Krishna (2’, 75) scored a brace and assisted Edu Garcia’s (59) goal in what was a comfortable night for Antonio Habas’ men.

Youngster Sandip Mandi was handed his debut by Jamshedour boss Antonio Iriondo. But things went south for the full-back during one of his first initial touches.

Mandi under-hit a back-pass while under pressure from Prabir Das and gave the ball away to Krishna. The Fijian skipped past memo’s challenge and slotted it past Subrata Paul to make it 1-0 for ATK in as early as the second minute.

This was followed by several other blunders from the home side at the back, all of which went unpunished.

Players of ATK and Jamshedpur FC in action during the ISL match.

A poor clearance from Subrata saw Krishna win the loose ball and take a shot on goal, btu the custodian managed to make the save at the near-post to undo his mistake.

A few minutes later, Pritam Kotal had a chance to add one to his season tally from the set-piece.

But he failed to head the delivery from the corner goalwards, despite being left unmarked.

Edu Garcia had two chances to double ATK’s advantage in the second half. But brave goalkeeping from Subrata and a goalline clearance from Joyner Lourenco kept the Span-

iard off the scoresheet.

There was a shout for a penalty in the closing minutes of the half, with Subrata bringing down Javier Hernandez while rushing towards a loose ball. But the referee felll deaf ears on the penalty claims and awarded a corner.

Harmeet Desai

Hyderabad, FEB 2 (PTI): Sixth-seed Harmeet Desai defeated fourth-seed Manav Thakkar 4-3 in the men’s singles final to claim his maiden title at the 81st National Table Tennis Championships here on Sunday. Haryana’s Sutirtha Mukherjee claimed her second National crown, beating PSPB’s Krittwika Sinha Roy, a three-time finalist, 4-0 in the women’s singles final.

In the process, she bagged three gold, including in the

team event and women’s doubles apart from getting a silver in the mixed event.

Harmeet, who had reached his first final in 2013, pocketed Rs. 2.5 lakh for his fantastic efforts, while Sutirtha, had won her first title at Ranchi in 2017, received Rs. 1.65 lakh in prize money. Harmeet, who trains at Axton Centre in Germany, attributed his success to the training he has received there. “Ever since I started training at the

centre (in Germany) where I get to play with world’s top paddlers, I have improved in my blocks and shot selections,” he said. “Manav I have been travelling together and when he engages you in long rallies, more often than not he wins. And the mistakes I made in the sixth set forced me rethink and I decided to keep my cool in the decider.”

Haryana made their presence felt as their paddlers won both gold medals in men and women doubles before closely losing the third gold in mixed event. After Jubin Kumar and Soumyajit Ghosh combined well to beat Gujarat’s Manush Shah and Ishaan Hingorani 3-1 in men doubles, it was the turn of Sutirtha and Riti Shankan to beat Bengal ‘A’ duo of Surbhi Patwari and Poymantee Baisya in women doubles. Later, Sutirtha and Sourav Saha settled with the silver in a tough mixed doubles, losing 1-3 to the Bengal pair of Ronit Bhanja and Mousumi Paul.

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