February 4, 2019

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CBI-Police showdown in Kolkata MAMATA ON ‘SAVE DEMOCRACY’ DHARNA; TO RAISE ISSUE IN PARLIAMENT

Oppn backs Mamata

(L-R) CBI officers being detained by Kolkata police personnel. Mamata Banerjee sitting on her dharna after the raids, Sunday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 3 (NPN): Amidst the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) controversy, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said he would discuss the draft Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), 2016 with other political parties and civil society groups and assured that the Centre “would consider the interest of the North East people.”

Singh conveyed this to a delegation of North East region political parties led

by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma, who called on the Home minister here on Sunday to discuss the controversial Bill and the protests that the draft law have sparked in the region.

Sangma took to twitter saying: “Called on Union Home Minister to discuss Citizenship Amendment Bill. Rajnath has assured that centre would consider the interest of Northeast people.”

“I think it is a very positive signal that whatever decision is made on how to move forward, will be taken only after detailed consultations with everyone,” Con-

rad Sangma added.

Earlier in the day, former Assam chief minister and founder-president of the AGP Prafulla Kumar Mahanta along with other party leaders met Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan and Samajwadi Party leaders urging them to take a stand against the bill.

The regional political party leaders, who are camping in Delhi, will meet representatives of all political parties.

NESO advisor Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharjya told PTI that they have met the leadership of the JD-U, which already declared its opposition to the Bill, and will meet leaders of the Congress, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal and some others parties in the next two days. The protests against the Bill has already reached the national capital and on January 30 over 50 protesting students from the North East were detained by Delhi police.

The first meeting convened by the Home ministry proposed on February 1 in Delhi could not take place as some of the chief ministers

could not turn up.

Reports from various states stated that the chief ministers were not yet able to enlist support of various stakeholders, especially NGOs and students who are protesting over the Bill.

Even the February 3 meeting with Rajnath Singh, except for Conrad, no other chief ministers were present besides former Assam CM and AGP leader, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and some political party leaders from the region. Three chief ministers of the BJP in the region-- Assam’s Sarbananda Sonowal, Arunachal Pradesh’s Pema Khandu and Tripura’s Biplab Deb, have decided not to express their personal views on the contentious bill.

All the NE chief ministers were expected to personally express their views on the bill.

“Things are turning serious and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is himself keen to resolve the matter,” a source said. Modi had also announced that the bill is an “atonement of the wrong that was done during India’s Partition. India will safeguard all who had been victims of the Partition”.

Even though there were initially conflicting reports about some CBI officers being arrested, the city police later clarified that no CBI officer was arrested by them.

An all-out war broke out between the Centre and the Mamata Banerjee government late on Sunday night, with the West Bengal chief minister beginning a sit-in protest-- “Save Democracy’-- in Kolkata.

Banerjee also rushed to the residence of Kumar.

“The highest levels of the BJP leadership are doing the worst kind of political vendetta. Not only are political

‘PM responsible if anything happens to me’: Hazare

BJP firm on Citizenship Bill, but Modi inaugurates new blocks of Wakching college will listen to consensus: Amit Shah

This is it!

“The more government talks about the poor, more end up like us.”

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Shah of plotting a ‘coup’.

“We respect central agencies. But this is unconstitutional. I am deeply hurt by this act. This is an attack on the federal structure of the country…,” Banerjee said.

TMC spokesperson Derek O’ Brien tweeted, “BJP planning a constitutional coup? 40 CBI officials surround Kolkata Police Commissioner’s home. Destruction of institutions goes on unabated. Our demand in #Parliament on Mon. Modi has to go. We are reaching out and sharing this with all Oppn parties who want to #SaveDemocracy.”

Spl. Correspondent/Agencies

KO L K ATA , F E B 3 (AGENCIES): In an unprecedented development, a number of CBI officers, who had gone to question Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar in connection with chit fund scam cases, were bundled into police jeeps, whisked to a police station and briefly detained on Sunday, officials said.

Amidst escalating tension between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the Centre, Loudon Street in central Kolkata witnessed a virtual showdown between the state police and the CBI.

NEW DELHI, FEB 3 (AGENCIES): Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the latter will be held responsible if anything happened to his health.

“People will remember me as a person who tackled situations and not as somebody who added fuel to the fire. If something happened to me, people will hold the prime minister responsible,” the 81-year-old activist told news agency ANI. Hazare launched an indefinite hunger strike last week at his village Ralegan-Siddhi to protest against the Modi government’s failure to appoint a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in state.

Last month, an angry Hazare had said that if Lokpal was there, scam like Rafale would not have happened.

“I have plenty of papers on Rafale and I will hold a separate press conference after studying it for two days. One thing I do not understand how a company formed a month ago before the deal was made partner in it,” he was quoted as saying.

parties their targets, they are misusing power to take control of the police and destroy all institutions. We condemn this,” Banerjee tweeted.

“There is total constitutional breakdown. It is my job to protect my officers,” Banerjee told reporters in the evening. “They (the BJP) cannot fight is politically.

That’s why they are resorting to all this... Mr (Ajit) Doval is doing whatever PM wants him to do, he is the one giving all the instructions to CBI,” Banerjee said. She also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit

Leaders of various opposition parties on Sunday came out in support of Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi spoke to Banerjee and expressed solidarity with her. BSP President and NCP founder Sharad Pawar also spoke to the chief minister. National Conference’s Omar Abdullah said it was shocking to see a former CM having such little regard for India’s federalism.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the CBI as election agent while Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said “Modi-Shah duo’s action is completely bizarre and anti-democracy.”

Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief, H.D. D eve g owd a ex p r e s s e d shocked and tweeted “Situation in WB is similar to that of the emergency days.#SaveDemocracy.”

DMK leader, MK Stalin said: “The independence of every institution has been compromised under this fascist BJP Government.”

Will discuss CAB with political parties, civil society groups: HM

Correspondent

Amit Shah (PTI)

NEW DELHI, FEB 3 (AGENCEIS): With unrest brewing in the North Eastern states over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill issue, BJP chief Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the BJP-led government was firm on getting the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill cleared, saying “it is very important and necessary for the country”.

He however said that the Centre will bring the legislation only if there is

a “consensus” among all parties over it, indicating that the government may not push for the Bill in the ongoing budget session of Parliament.

The BJP chief, underlined his party’s commitment to the bill that seeks to grant citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, saying such large number of refugees cannot be left to their fate. “We are firm on this (CAB),” he said.

“There are some issues on which there are differing opinions among different sections of people in the country. The Citizenship Bill has been taken up by BJP and the government after a lot of deliberation on it. It is very important and necessary for the country.

But we are talking to all the

parties including those in the North East… Rajnath Singh has already spoken to some parties… we will go by the consensus that comes up,” Shah said.

Shah was replying to a TOI question on the party and its government’s decision to bring the legislation, on a day when it has launched a month-long “democratic” exercise to collect public opinion on issues to use as inputs for BJP’s 2019 poll manifesto.

Shah’s comments came amid indications from BJP leaders that the government may not push the bill for passage in the ongoing budget session after facing strong resistance from different parties, including its own allies in the North astern states.

Amit Shah also said a new government will be established in 2019.

MON, FEB 3 (NPN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new administrative and academic blocks of Wakching New Model College, Mon via remote digitally from Sheri-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Srinagar on Sunday.

The digital launching programme was held at Mon deputy commissioner office’s conference hall in the presence of Higher Education & Technical Education minister Temjen Imna Along and Wakching NPF legislator Y.M. Yollow Konyak.

Speaking at the program, Imna Along said even though Nagaland did not possess the financial strength to invest so greatly into the future, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has helped the state avail the new Model Col-

(L-R) Narendra Modi on video-conference. Imna Along, Yollow Konyak and others at the launching. (NP)

lege. “Today at this digital launching program, our P.M spoke with 2.5 core students all over the country and travelled digitally to 70 model colleges. We witnessed a visionary leader speaking.

That is New India,” stated Imna Along.

Putting forth a question whether Nagas were part of this New India, Along said “the new Nagas should be recognised by our hard work, sincerity, global attitude with traditional values. We Nagas are small spectrum in the magnitude of this country but if we are strong, no outsider can

infringe upon us and our rights,” he added.

YM Yollow encouraged the educated Konyak youths to work for the upliftment of the community rather than striving for power, while citing the example of Mayangnokcha, first Ao graduate who dedicated his life for the education of the Ao community.

Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Higher Education & Technical Education secretary Dinesh Kumar, higher education director Dr I Anungla Aier, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha

Abhiyan (RUSA) State project director Menuokuolie Kire, NDPP president and PDA chairman Chingwang Konyak, Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson Awan, OSD to CM Mankhao, host of government officials, political party and civil society leaders and students and staff of Wangkhao Government College, among others.

Wakching New Model College, which offers BSc course, is the first ever educational institute in Nagaland to be funded under RUSA, MHRD.

Manipur: Boycott of Hindi language, PM, HM and others Flights connecting Guwahati to Correspondent

IMPHAL, FEB 3: Intensifying its protest against the Centre’s effort to pass the contentious Bill, Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MANPAC) Sunday announced boycott of Hindi language, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home Minister Rajnath Singh and all symbols of the Indian Union with immediate effect .

Announcing the intensified form of protest against the controversial bill, MANPAC alleged that the Bill tended to treat indigenous peoples as second-class citizens while openly embracing foreign immigrants.

The conglomerate of 72 civil society organisations alleged that despite the unabated protest across the North East, the Centre was working to pass CAB as a supplementary Bill either on February 6 or 7.

Meanwhile, CPI national secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, Vinay Biswam alleged that the Bill was “anti-national, anti-people and unconstitutional”, saying “it should be thrown into the dustbin”.

“The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 is anti-people and draconian in nature,” he alleged and called for throwing it into the dustbin.

Asserting that CPI was well aware of the pulse of the people of Manipur and the North-eastern States, Biswam said CPI would take an active role in blocking the Bill from being passed in Rajya Sabha.

The party had already started lobbying with members of other opposition parties in the Upper House to defeat the Bill, he added.

On the other hand, protest against CAB continued in various parts of Manipur.

Petrol, diesel prices slashed Manipuri filmmaker to return Padma Shri Bangkok & Dhaka from March D I M A P U R , F E B 3

Also joining the protest, eminent Manipuri filmmaker and music composer Aribam Syam Sharma on Sunday said he would return the Padma Shri award, which Government of India had conferred on him in 2006 as recognition for his contribution in the field of cinema.

Addressing a press conference at his residence in Imphal 83-year old Sharma, with international fame, expressed his strong disapproval of the Centre’s reported efforts to get the contentious Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, by not heeding to the popular demand for scraping it by the people of Manipur and other Northeastern States.

“I am highly dissatisfied with the Centre unheeding to the popular demand of the indigenous people of the region for scrapping

Aribam Syam Sharma

CAB. Even though I could not take part in the protests physically, I support the people’s struggle morally.

So, I have decided to return the award,” the veteran filmmaker who had directed more than 34 feature and non-feature films in Manipuri, including international award-winning films, announced.

He accused the Centre of trying to pass the Bill anyhow, defying the strong protests being witnessed across the North-eastern region of the country.

G U WA H AT I , F E B 3 (PTI): Highlighting the geographical advantages of Assam in South East Asia, the state’s Act East Policy Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary Sunday said direct flights from Guwahati to Dhaka and Bangkok will begin from next month.

During a panel discussion in the ongoing 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit here, Patowary said that there are several geographical and historical advantages of Assam as far as connectivity with South East Asia is concerned.

“Under the UDAN scheme, flights are expected to start between Guwahati and Dhaka and Bangkok within the month of March this year. The LGBI Airport in Guwahati is being upgraded with the construction of a new terminal,” he

added. In terms of roadways, the Asian Trilateral Highway, the Dhola-Sadia Bridge and the Bogibeel Bridge will give a big fillip to the connectivity scenario of the region, the minister said.

“The physical proximity of ASEAN countries to Guwahati is less than the major metropolitan cities of India. There has been historical trade and connectivity links, which got snapped after Independence. But with the Act East Policy, Assam and the North East has re-positioned itself as the centre of the ASEAN region,” he added.

Underlining the initiatives of the government of Assam to bolster physical connectivity with South East Asia, Patowary also talked about the water linkage of North Eastern region with ASEAN.

( AG E N C I E S ) : Pe t r o l prices were cut by up to 11 paise in metro cities while the price of diesel remained unchanged on Sunday. Petrol prices in New Delhi were cut by 10 paise to Rs 10.74 a litre on Sunday, from Rs 70.84 on Saturday.

In Mumbai, petrol prices were slashed by 10 paise to Rs 76.37 per litre on Sunday from Rs 76.47 a litre on Saturday.

Meanwhile, petrol prices in Nagaland’s commercial hub, Dimapur came down by 10 paise from Saturday’s 68.59 to 68.49 per litre.

Prices in the state capital Kohima saw a similar slashing from Saturday’s 69.41 to 69.31 on Sunday.

Diesel remained unchanged at 63.22 in Dimapur and 63.84 in Kohima.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, FEBUARY 4, 2019

Institutions celebrate Silver Jubilees

(L-R): Sharatchandra Singh speaking at the Immanuel College silver jubilee launching program on February 2.

Students presenting a song at the Bethesda Higher Secondary School silver jubilee celebrations on January 30.

DIMAPUR: Bethesda Higher Secondary School, Immanuel College and Lotha Baptist Fellowship of Meluri town, celebrated their silver jubilees marking their 25th anniversaries.

Following are the reports from each.

Immanuel College Silver Jubilee launching program: Immanuel College held a launching program at the college auditorium on February 2 as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations.

A press release from IC media convener, Aku-

tu Poireng stated that Sharatchandra Singh, principal of the college gave a brief history of the college and also highlighted all the achievements of the college till date. The program was chaired by Athunglo HoD Botany, God’s blessing was invoked by Temjen Longkumer assistant professor Education, and a special number was presented by Khrutalu Dozo, assistant professor Political Science.

BHSS celebrates Silver Jubilee: Bethesda Higher Secondary School

both before and for this year.

Earlier, the program commenced with an invocation prayer said by Rev. Vilodi Sakhrie, pastor of Town Baptist Church, Dimapur. A welcome address was given by chairman, administrator and principal; and a short talk by Rev. Moses Murry, who pointed out how God’s grace guided the school since its inception in 1994.

Dr. Benny Prasad and his wife Zanbeni Prasad also presented a song. The

Tuensang DPDB meeting on Feb 7: The Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting will be held on February 7, 11 am at the evening also witnessed Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Tuensang. All DPDB members have an extravaganza featurbeen requested to attend the meeting without fail. ing Pepermint, Tali Angh and Team, Alobo Naga, DDNC&SU emergency meeting: The Dimapur District Nagaland Contractors Akhroleh, Hopong Naga, & Suppliers’ Union (DDNC&SU) has called an emergency meeting for February Renpi Kikon, Ruth Murry, 6 at 11 am at its office in PWD colony, Dimapur. All office bearers, including Fredrick and Funky Fresh advisors, executives, action committee members and senior members have been Boys. Benediction was ofasked to attend the meeting. fered by Rev. Nzan Odyuo, BJP Kohima meeting: The first meeting of the newly constituted BJP Kohima director, Golden Church District will be held on February 6 at 11 am at State BJP office, opposite Head Theological College, DiPost Office Kohima. All BJP Kohima District office bearers, frontal and manmapur. dal presidents and general secretaries have been requested attend the meeting LBF celebrates Silwithout fail. ver Jubilee: Lotha Baptist Fellowship (LBF) Meluri town celebrated its Silver Jubilee under the theme, “Let your light shine” on January 30.

A press release from LBF fellowship secretary, R. Lawrence Lotha stated that Rev. Dr. L.L. Kikon secretar y mission and evangelism Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA), thanked Almighty God for His faithfulness and urged all believers to be true torch bearers for Christ.

He also thanked all previous leaders of the fellowship, Churches and fellowships under Meluri town for nurturing and caring for the small Lotha fellowship for 25 years.

DC Phek, Orenthung Lotha, exhorted the congregation and thanked the people of Meluri for ac- A ‘Garbage to Gold’ training program on household level composting & commodating the Lotha distribution of materials were conducted by Pro Rural in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council on January 30, at Signal colony. (Pro Rural) people.

Kohima Police arrest seven, seize drugs and alcohol

KWF condemns verbal assault DIMAPUR: Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF) has vehemently condemned the “hostile behaviour” of VDB secretary of Old Aree Village against BDO, Sanis Block on January 25.

A condemnation note by KWF president Pangjei E Jesuhu & general secretary Pangloi N Laktuhu alleged that the VDB secretary had “verbally abused and threatened to vandalize the office of BDO, Sanis”.

It also stated that later in the evening, the VDB secretary came to the residence of the BDO and “blank fired within the premises of his abode”.

Stating that “blank firing is an act of attempt to murder”, the KWF said all officers work towards the welfare of the community concerned and “that such heinous actions would only hinder development and no officer can render his service with such threat”.

Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF) also appreciated the Konyak Gazetted Officers’ Union (KGOU) and Lotha Hoho for timely intervention and urged law enforcing authorities to initiate appropriate action against the culprit at the earliest.

KWF also expressed belief that all communities, irrespective of tribe or individual identity, would condemn the act.

(BHSS) celebrated its silver jubilee, with the school’s alumni, on January 30, with Dr. Benny Prasad, director, Chai 3:16, Bangalore as special guest.

A press release from BHSS media cell stated that Dr. Benny Prasad highlighted the importance of finding a purpose in life. He stressed on a purpose driven education as being the need of the hour in order to bring transformation to society.

Alumni convenor, Kimbo, presented a report on various activities undertaken

news in Brief

DIMAPUR: The office of the Superintendent of Police, Kohima, through its PRO, has released a batch of case reports from the months of January and February.

5 arrested with brown sugar, ganja: On February 2, at around 7 pm, Kohima Police personnel manning Khuzama Inter-State Police Check Gate during routine checking of vehicles, seized 225 grams of brown sugar (Packed in 15 soap cases, each containing 15 gms) along with 20 kgs of contraband ganja which were packed in four polythene bags of 5 kgs each.

Five persons from whose possession the illegal items were seized were arrested and identified as: Lily (35 years), of Lai village, Tamei, Taminlong, Imphal; Avinuo (28 years), of Phuba village, Senapati, Imphal; Choune (60 years), of Karung village, Tadubi, Senapati; Brecila (28

The five arrested with brown sugar and ganja years), of Phaibung village, Senapati, Imphal; and Kaisa (30 years), Thoifu village, Senapati, Imphal.

All the arrested persons were bound for Dimapur from Senapati in a Taxi (Tata Winger) bearing registration No. MN01G-1376.

One arrested with drugs: On

The accused with the seized spasmo proxyvon and cough syrups.

February 2, at around 4 pm, Kohima police personnel conducting MVCP at 10th Mile Road junction, intercepted one Tata Mobile (AS 03M-3779), and seized 2700 capsules of spasmo proxyvon and 170 pet bottles of Elturex cough syrup.

The arrested driver of the ve-

hicle was identified as Chumben E. Tsopoe (21 years), of Pangti, Sungro, Wokha, presently residing at Supermarket, Dimapur.

One held with IMFL: On January 28, Kohima police at an MVCP at Tsiesema Basa, along the Peducha Bypass road, intercepted

one Mahindra Bolero (NL02CA0476) and seized 38 cases of Mc. Rum and two cases of Storm Beer.

The arrested driver of the vehicle was identified as Suyimsuwa (28 years), of Ungma village, Mokokchung.

Reports of Assam Rifles civic action programs from across Nagaland

An AR doctor checks pupil dilatation of a patient in Yanching.

The lecture of being fit and healthy in Anatongre.

The gathering at one of the lectures on the Free Movement Regime.

AR personnel distributing medication after the camp in New Jaboka.

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles (AR), the oldest para-military force of India, has been conducting a series of activities across Nagaland to help elevate the lives of local people and to improve civil and para-military relations.

to local residents of remote areas devoid of requisite medical facilities.

A specially constituted medical team under two Medical Officers treated 147 patients to include 83 males 46 females and 18 children.

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Following are some reports of activities conducted by different battalions of Assam Rifles.

Tuensang battalion conducts medical camp: Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a

medical camp on January 31, at Yanching Village, Longleng.

A press release from AR Tuensang battalion stated that the aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical treatment

Free medicines were provided to the ailing. Apart from medical assistance, basic awareness on epidemic diseases including precautions was also imparted.

Kiphire Battalion Lecture on Clean and Green

Nagaland: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organised a lecture on “Clean and Green Nagaland” on January 15 at Longmatre. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the

lecture covered benefits of hygiene and santition for health and for the society.

18 residents, including GBs, attended the lecture.

Kiphire Battalion Lecture on staying fit and healthy: Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) also organised a lecture on the topic “Stay Fit, Stay Healthy” in Anatongre on January 15.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the lecture covered the importance of a healthy diet and the benefits of staying fit. The participants were also made aware of diseases, common among those with unhealthy lifestyles.

Shamator Battalion free medical camp: Shamator Battalion (45 Assam Rifles) conducted a free medical camp at Shamator, Tuensang district on January 8.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the medical camp was organized to provide free medical treatment to local residents of remote areas devoid of requisite medical facilities. A specially constituted medical team under the regimental medical officer treated 207 patients. Free medicines were provided to the ailing. Apart from medical assistance, basic awareness on HIV and AIDS and ill effects of drugs was imparted.

Kiphire and Phek Battalions lecture on Free Movement Regime: Kiphire and Phek Battalions of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N), organized lectures on the topic “Free Movement Regime” in Pungro and Avangkhu on January 7 and 8 respectively.

According to a press release by Assam Rifles, the aim of the lectures were to spread awareness about rules and regulations of the Free Movement Regime.

Free Move Regime Policy was explained to local residents in detail. The policy provides that citizens of India and Myanmar, holding valid border passes issued by competent authorities, are permitted entry and stay within 16 kms on either sides of the Indo-Myanmar Border for a maximum period of 72 hours. 55 residents attended the lecture.

Tizit Battalion medical camp in New Jaboka: Tizit Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp at New Jaboka, Mon on January 6. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the medical camp was to provide medical assistance to residents of New Jaboka and adjoining villages.

A total of 221 patients were examined and treated. Free medicines were also given as needed to patients.

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WEATHER FORECAST February 4

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Agartala Hazy sun

28 10

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine; pleasant 23 7

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Plenty of sunshine; nice

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Itanagar Hazy sun

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Shillong Hazy sun

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Kohima Mostly sunny

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Dimapur Sunshine; beautiful

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Tuensang Mostly sunny; cooler Wokha

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019

BCK & SC organize Cultural Day

DIMAPUR: Baptist College Kohima (BCK) and Sechü Campus (SC) observed its 9th Cultural Day under the theme, “Our culture, our values”, with Dr. Anungla Aier, director, department of Higher Education as guest speaker on February 1 at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima.

A press release by BCK Culture Study Centre convenor, Dr. Vizovono Elizabeth stated that Dr. Anungla Aier, speaking on cultural values, pointed out that culture could be conceptualized as a manmade environment and that it forms the foundation on which values are grounded. Values, she said, could be seen from

Dr. Anungla Aier speaking at the Cultural Day program.

two levels, individual and collective values, where Nagas promote community based cultures unlike western culture which, she

said, was individualistic.

According to Dr. Aier, culture determines perception and shapes behaviours and attitudes. So, change

in culture should not mean forgetting one’s cultural roots.

Dr. Vizovono Elizabeth, chaired the program and gave brief insights into the aims, objectives and purpose for the establishment of the Culture Study Centre in Baptist College, set up in 2003.

Highlights of the program included various performances from students. The winners of the essay competition on the topic “Merits and demerits of social media on our culture,” held prior to the event, were declared.

Earlier pastor Kedo Peseyie offered the invocation and later, Dr. Kewepfuzu Lohe said the closing prayer.

Inter-village seminar on mission work

DIMAPUR: A seminar

General Bipin Rawat in a meeting with top Army and para-military officers on on mission work was held February 3 in Kohima. at Zeliangrong village,

DIMAPUR: General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, arrived in Kohima on February 3.

Public Relations Officer (Defence), Col C Konwer, in a press release stated that General Rawat was received at the helipad by Major General PC Nair, Inspector General Assam Rifles, North (IGAR-N). During the visit, he reviewed the security situation in Nagaland and along the Indo- Myanmar border. The Army Chief was briefed by the IGAR-N on the overall security situ-

ation in Nagaland. General Rawat was accompanied

by Lieutenant General MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding-inChief, Eastern Command and Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps.

The press release added that General Bipin Rawat expressed satisfaction on the commitment and preparedness of the Assam Rifles in maintaining peace and tranquility in the state. He complimented the troops for their sustained

hard work, professionalism and devotion to duty in their conduct of people friendly operations in difficult operational conditions.

According to the press release, the Army Chief is scheduled to visit Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh next.

The Chief of Army Staff, had arrived at Rangapahar Military station, Dimapur on Saturday on a two-day visit during which he will review operational preparedness of army formations in the region.

Dhobinala, Dimapur, on February 3. It was conducted under the theme “Here I am; send me” (Isaiah 6:8).

A press release from Salesian College of Higher Education, Brother Jerry VM, who was the resource person, stated that 64 youths from three villages -- Zeliangrong, Borlengri and Samaguri -- attended the seminar.

The event commenced with a praise and worship session led by students of Salesian College of Higher Education followed by talk on mission work. Various

Participants, the resource person and organizers of the seminar on mission work held on February 3 in Dimapur.

villages presented many Representatives from organized in the past year different items during the the villages presented re- and also discussed plans seminar. ports of activities they for the coming year.

Agricultural Technology Management Agency activity reports from across Nagaland

Sakshi block: Inauguration of Farm School.

Akuhaito Block: Inauguration of Farm School.

Tseminyu block: Nursery Bed Demonstration.

Ahthibung block: Capacity Building program.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) is a society of key stake holders that works to improve farming methods and bring the latest technologies and methods in farming to local farmers. It has been continually conducting programs, classes and trainings for farmers across the state to improve their yield and streamline their efforts.

Following are some reports of its activities from across the state.

ATMA Longleng sets up farm school & conducts demonstration: ATMA Longleng, Sakshi block, set up an integrated farm school and conducted a demonstration program on “Vermi composting” and “nursery bed preparation” on February 1, at Auching village.

A press release from

to introduce to people the concept of semi-intensive rearing of pigs where a part of the pig shed can be left uncovered for various health benefits of animals which however can be optional depending upon space, climate and other factors.

AT M A A k u h a i t o Block inaugurates farm school: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Akuhaito Block on January 18 inaugurated an integrated farm school at Litsami village.

According to a press release by ATMA Akuhaito Block, JA reserved, DEF Mokokchung, Kitskha Achumi, said the farm school was not only a resource for interested farmers of a particular crop/ allied activity, but also a resource for the entire village as well as neighboring villages, which will provide

She encouraged them to make pickles for personal consumption as well as for additional income and to make full use of extra abundant resources. She also discussed maintenance of Cole crop nursery bed and thinning and spacing after transplanting into fields. They were encouraged to come forward with their queries and curiosities to the Agri and allied departments from where the best solution to their doubts can be had.

Ahthibung block Capacity Building on SHG concept: Ahthibung block under Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Peren conducted a Capacity Building program on ‘Concept of Self Help Group’ on December 17, at Saijang village.

The resource person was ATM of Ahthibung

not only on their common interests but also age group, sex, etc., opening a joint bank account, maintenance of record books, holding regular meetings, inter-lending at low interest rates etc.

She also mentioned

PD ATMA & DSO, Longleng, Ngangshimeyu, stated that the school was set up along with BTM, Moisen.

The school was established with an aim to impart to the people the benefits of incorporating various types of farming practices for improvement and utilization of limited resources in the best way possible to enhance productivity.

The demonstration program was held with resource person Athai AFA from Agriculture department, Longleng, who sensitized the people on the benefits of using vermin-compost as manure for growing plants.

Demonstrations were also shown on “Semi-intensive Piggery Housing”

by ATMA Longleng BTM Sakshi block, Dr Moisen,

essential need based information and training.

Referring to the unemployment problem, Achumi said the farm school could help in reducing it if the youth take interest in farming and are willing to work hard.

The release stated that Hekiye Sema was appointed as the farm teacher along with five progressive farmers.

AT M A Ts e m i n y u block training & demonstration: ATMA Tseminyu block conducted training and demonstration programs at T. Zisunyu and Tseminyu village on January 17.

A press release from ATMA Tseminyu block stated that preparation of chilli pickle and nursery bed management of Cole crops were taught by the block ATM, Sharon Kent.

ATMA, Phek district, held an Exhibition-&-Sales of Self Help Groups (SHGs) products from January 15 to 17 at Sükrünye Mini Hornbill 2019, Phek. Apart from selling different products, technical folders were also distributed among the visitors. (ATMA Phek)

Block Lireni Lotha.

A press release issued by ATMA Ahthibung Block stated that Lireni trained the farmers on the basic concepts of SHG formation such as maintaining homogeneity in group formation based

the criteria for linkage with banks and the possible loans they could avail once their SHGs were properly established.

This was followed by light refreshment. Altogether 19 farmers attended the program.

NEISSR students go on study tour to Haryana and Delhi

DIMAPUR: The 4th batch of MSW final year students (2017-19) from the North East Institute of Social Science and Research (NEISSR) visited O. P. Jindal Global University at Sonipat (Haryana) as part of their study tour on January 28 and 29.

NEISSR principal, Dr. C. P. Anto, in a press release stated that 46 students (22 girls and 24 boys) attended the ASEAN and Indian Higher Education Leaders’ Conference held under the theme: Achieving Research Excellence at the University.

Over 60 academicians, scholars and students from about 16 ASEAN countries participated in the conference. They deliberated the fate of higher education in the globalized world and spoke about areas of K Y M C

The NEISSR tour team that went on a study tour to O. P. Jindal Global University, Haryana.

inter-University collaboration for inter-disciplinary studies of present day problems and issues in sustainable development.

Participants of the conference interacted one-to-one ex-

ploring possibilities of networking and partnership through inter-universiry collaboratives and exchange programs within the region. Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto along with Dr Toli Kiba, Dr.

Deben and Sungjemtola had several interactions with professors from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, exploring opportunities for academic exchange programs.

University students from Afghanistan, Vietnam, India and Indonesia entertained the international gathering with group dances and songs. Neissrians presented a group song customized to sound like a local folk tune, called ‘One in Spirit’.

Students specializing in peace and conflict transformation studies participated in the 5th National Peace Convention 2019 at Gurugram and together with Youth and Community Development groups they visited the School of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi for a day long interactive session on developments issues of the North East region, with professors from the Centre for Studies of Social Systems and North East Studies Centre.

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Tourism generated USD 234 bn revenue in 2018: Alphons

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this category. “The Indian philosophy is yoga. We see all as one. Yoga is the way of life and it says the entire universe is part of me. If I want to be happy, others have to be happy -- this is the philosophy behind yoga.

“This is Indian philosophy. This is the common philosophy of ASEAN. Let us forget physical connectivity, this is the spiritual connectivity between us,” the minister said.

Alphons also advocated for a peaceful and sustainable world, free of pollution and damage to the environment.

“Let us talk how we can bring sanity to world politics. Today, the world is being crushed under xenophobic politics. We need to think beyond our own countries,” he appealed to the international gathering from the ASEAN nations.

On the occasion, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said more collaboration on various fields between the countries are needed to strengthen the relationship.

PM to visit Tripura, Arunachal, Assam next week Agartala , F e b 3 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh next week to launch several infrastructure projects and is also slated to address at least two public rallies, a BJP official said here on Saturday.

BJP official said that Modi will arrive in Guwahati on February 8 and will head to the two other states the next day. “The Prime Minister during his overnight stay in Guwahati would meet BJP leaders and other parties over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill issue,” the leader said on the condition of anonymity.

In Ar unachal, the Modi will lay the foundation of the greenfield airport in Hollongi (in Papum Pare district) on February 9, the official said.Modi will reach Agartala the same day where he would unveil a statue of Tripura’s late king Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya at the city’s airport, inaugurate an extended railway line and open an academic building of the Tripura Institute of Technology.

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Manipur observes World Wetlands Day Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 3: World Wetlands Day 2019 was observed in Manipur on Saturday under the theme ‘Wetlands and Climate Change.’ The state-level function, jointly hosted by Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and Loktak Lake Tourism Development Co-operative Society Limited, was held at Sendra in Bishnupur district.

Addressing the function, state forest and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar said conservation of environment was vital for the survival of human beings.

Water is necessary for sustaining life and wetlands are the life support systems that ensure functioning of the water cycle, said Shyamkumar and added that wetlands have special attributes as cultural heritages and has deep connections with ‘our beliefs and practices.’

They are also an important part of natural wealth and assets, he added.

Citing the example of environmental degradation, he said, “pollution of Lok-

Guwahati, Feb 3 (PTI): Union Minister K J Alphons Sunday said the country’s tourism sector fetched USD 234 billion revenue last year, registering a growth of over 19 per cent.

Delivering the inaugural speech at the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit here, he said the country was ranked third in the tourism sector, according to the 2018 report of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

“Last year, India generated USD 234 billion revenue from the tourism sector. While the global

revenue growth was five per cent, it grew by 19.4 per cent in India,” the Union tourism minister said.

This revenue was contributed by 87 per cent domestic and 13 per cent foreign tourists, Alphons said.

“From the foreign tourists we earned USD 27 billion, which grew by 14 per cent compared to global growth of seven per cent,” he said, adding that around 82 million people are employed in the tourism sector.

About spiritual tourism, Alphons said 60-70 per cent of the total domestic tourists fall under

Myanmar army attacks ULFA-I camp

7 Rohingya Muslims arrested in Tripura

G u wa h at i , F e b 3 (Agencies): The Myanmar Army launched an attack on an abandoned camp of the banned militant outfit ULFA-I in Northern Myanmar at Taga.

According to Time8 reports, no casualties have been reported so far. The ULFA-I may seek Chinese diplomatic assistance to diffuse the tension in Myanmar, as per reports. The ULFA-I camp was located near the headquarters of the banned militant outfit NSCN-K. It may be mentioned that the Myanmar Army has taken control of the NSCN-K camp in the Naga Self-Administered Zone of Sagaing Region without a shot being fired.

A military column consisting of over 400 troops from six battalions led by the Hkamti District tactical commander under the Tatmadaw’s North-West Command took control of the NSCN-K’s headquarters in the village of Ta Ga in Nanyun Township on January 29, 2019.

A file photo shows a policeman registering the names of Rohingya refugees who were detained while crossing the India-Bangladesh border from Bangladesh, in the outskirts of Agartala on January 22. (Arindam Dey/AFP)

Agartala , F e b 3 (IANS): Security forces on Sunday detained seven children of Rohingya Muslims at a railway station in northern Tripura adjoining Assam, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) official said here.

With this, 68 Rohingya Muslims, mostly children, have been apprehended in Tripura and the AssamTripura border in two weeks.

“Six girls and a boy

belonging to Rohingya Muslims were detained at the Dharmanagar Railway Station (in northern Tripura).

The children, all under 18, would be handed over to Tripura Police today (Sunday) for further legal formalities,” an official of the RPF of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said.

He said that these children accompanied by touts reached Dharmanagar from Agartala by bus and intended to go to Badarpur in

southern Assam by train.

“Sensing the presence of RPF troopers, the touts, who were accompanying the children, escaped from the spot (190 km from Agartala). We are also unable to understand the language the children speak.

“Railway tickets up to Badarpur railway station were found on them. They might have been trafficked by middlemen,” the RPF official said. A police official said the teenagers would be

lodged in a juvenile home run by the Tripura government. North Tripura Superintendent of Police Bhanupada Chakraborty said that the police would investigate the matter to ascertain how these children came to Tripura.

On January 22, the Border Security Force (BSF) had handed over 31 Rohingya Muslims, including nine women and 16 children, who were stranded along the India-Bangladesh border since January 18, to the Tripura Police.

They are now in judicial custody.

On January 21, another 30 Rohingyas were caught along the Tripura-Assam border by the Assam Police.

They are also in judicial custody in southern Assam.

According to the BSF, 62 Rohingya Muslims were arrested last year after they entered India (Tripura) illegally. Tripura has a 856 km-long international border with Bangladesh, most of which is fenced except a stretch of nearly 20 km.

Manipur forest and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar giving away award to the winner of painting competition on World Wetland Day in Bishnupur district on February 2. (NP)

tak Lake, known as the mirror of the Manipur, is not a sign of development.”

As a part of the function, a painting competition was held among 109 students of various schools at the Loktak Inland Transport complex.

repatriation of convicted Bangladeshi nationals because the whole process is a cumbersome one. But in the past one year, the process has shown some improvement.

According to records available, no sentenced foreigner was repatriated in the year 2012, while 13 Bangladeshi nationals were repatriated in 2013. Altogether 24 sentenced foreigners, including one Afghan national and 23 Bangladeshis, were repatriated in 2014. While only one Bangladeshi national was sent back in 2015, 13 and 26 were repatriated in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The process, however, showed

improvement in 2018 as 65 sentenced foreign nationals, including 52 Bangladeshi nationals, one Pakistani, one Nigerian, two Afghans and nine citizens of Myanmar could be repatriated.

In the first month of this year too, the same trend continued as 26 sentenced foreigners, including 21 Bangladeshi nationals and five citizens of Myanmar, could be repatriated.

Official sources admitted that the process of repatriation of foreigners is a lengthy process as whenever such repatriation is proposed, the State government submits lists to the Centre with details of the persons sought to be sent

Fire breaks out in Dibru-Saikhowa Park

DIBRUGARH, FEB 3 (AGENCIES): A massive blaze erupted in the buffer zone area of Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Tinsukia district on Saturday night. The fire engulfed huge portion of grassland between Tihunala and Subunala under Guijan range of the national park.

According to Northeast Now, no casualties have been reported so far in the fire incident. Speaking to Northeast Now, Mridul Dhar, DFO, Tinsukia, Wildlife Division said beedi or cigarette butt smoked by

fishermen, who go to the place for fishing, sparked the fire. “We suspect that cigarette butt used by fishermen sparked the fire,” Dhar said He said after getting information a forest team rushed to the place to bring the fire under control.

“From night our teams have engaged in that place to control the fire and around 8 am today, the fire was brought under control. No wildlife loses has been detected. We estimated that three to four hectres of grassland were affected in

the fire,” Dhar informed over phone from Tinsukia.

Dibru-Saikhowa National park is located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia district. Dibru-Saikhowa was designated as Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an area of 765 km including a core area of 340 km and a buffer zone of 425 km.

Dibr u-Saikhowa is considered as one of the rich vegetation of Northeast. 36 mammal species have been recorded of which 12 are listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife(Protection) Act of 1972.

back. The government of India then gets in touch with the embassy of the country concerned. The embassy, in turn, sends the details to their own country for verification and only after thorough verification, the government of that country agrees to take back their own nationals. But even after arriving at such an agreement, the process of repatriation sometimes takes time because of lack of cooperation from the border guarding forces of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

PRESS INFORMATION

Dear Akhimla, Count not the candles see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. For the best best things are yet to come. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy Birthday. May God bless you Abundantly!

To Kardia,

From Roo

Many many happy returns of the day...

This is the day that you first cry on this earth but for your parents it was the most joyful moment for them. I wish you very happy birthday, May this year bring you lots of joy and prosperity in your life.

From Apu

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FOOD & CIVIL SUPPLIES NAGALAND : DIMAPUR No.DSC/PHH-RICE/2016-17

Dated, Dimapur the Jan 2019

NOTICE INVITING TENDER Tender in sealed cover affixing Court fee stamp of Rs.7.50 (Rupees Seven & Fifty Paise) only for Transportation-cum-Handling Agents are hereby invited from any Government Registered Contractors (NPWD/CPWD) having financially sound and experience in the said work as Transport-cumHandling Agent of PHH food grains under NFSA for the District and PDC centers in the State.

The detail condition pertaining to Tender paper against the above mentioned work will be available in the Office of Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Nagaland, Dimapur with a payment of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand) only by cash from 12th February 2019 to 20th February 2019 during Office hours. The last date and time of receipt of Tender papers will be 25th of February 2019 till 11:00 hours and will open on the same day at 12:00 hours.

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is observed on February 2 every year to mark the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971. The convention is the only multilateral environmental agreement to date, for conservation and wise usage of wetlands.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the launch of the National Deworming Day at the 2nd ASHA and NHM convention organized by the Department of Health, Government of Assam at Sarusajai Stadium, in Guwahati, Sunday. (PTI)

Repatriation of foreigners from Assam picking up

G UWA H AT I , F e b 3 (Agencies): Though repatriation of foreigners convicted in Assam is a cumbersome process and the rate remained very slow over the years, it has shown some improvement in the past one year, mainly because of the constant liaison between the State Border Police force and the government agencies concerned, The Assam Tribune reported.

Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that an agreement was signed between India and Bangladesh on transfer of sentenced prisoners in 2012, but that did not expedite the process of

The winners were given certificates along with cash rewards of Rs 3,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 1,000 as first, second and third prize respectively. Two students received Rs 500 each as consolation prize.

World Wetlands Day

Nagaland : Dimapur.

We the family members of Late Zakiesato Punyü stand and support with our father and grandfather Late Zakiesato Punyü’s clan (Hiekhanomia clan) and therefore we accept the decisions taken by the clan in accordance with the customs and traditional practices, relating in the issue of the brutal and heinous crime committed to our brother and uncle Late Kevisolie Zakiesato Punyü.

We also appreciate the efforts being put by the investigating authority in trying to solve the case. Therefore we request any individual or group not to interfere in the investigation or in the decisions of the clan till the matter is brought to a logical conclusion.

Children and grandchildren of Late Zakiesato Punyü DC-163 Notice inviting other claimants to representation to come forward (section 375 of Indian Succession Act 1925) In the court of Shri Albert Ezung, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Bipul Mech, Deceased, has been filed by Smti Rina Mech, relation Wife, R/o H/No. 120 Padumpukhuri, Dimapur to draw his/her family pension, Bank Acct,, Landed property, etc. who expired on 19-12-2018.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 02.03.2019.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 01 day of 02/2019.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner DP-985 Dimapur, Nagaland AFFIDAVIT

Regd No. 841/18 Dt. 3/12/18 I, Shri Neiprepe Lasuh Chakhesang, S/o Late. Zhechüzü Lasuh permanent resident of H. No. 56, at Mesulumi Village, Phek District, Nagaland and the present resident of H.No. 44 at Toulazouma Village "A" Khel, Dimapur District, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under:1. That, my name was written as Neiprepe Nuh Chakhesang in my Aadhaar Card No. 939871878522, PAN Card No. AUZPN1657K, Driving License No. DL No. NL-0820070000210 and my Pension PPO. No.111403938 with Pension ID Card No. 228-D7006(L), My Bank Account No. 11862271297 at the SBI Dimapur, my Gun SBBL No. 24711-2003 Arm ID No. 4620004312015 and also my Account No. 19750110007587 at the UCO Bank "Dimapur Branch, including my school records and some other documents, as because Nuh was also used as my title/surname in the past.

2. That, the names Neiprepe Lasuh Chakhesang and Neiprepe Nuh Chakhesang are one and the same person of my name, but now I shall be known as Neiprepe Lasuh for ever.

3. That, all of my children and grand children also shall use the title Lasuh in place of Nuh from now onward.

4. That the contents of this Declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed thereof.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the Deponent.

Notary Public Dimapur, Nagaland DP-1010

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ICICI-Videocon, PNB fraud Modi, Mamata working together: left leaders among top 5 cases under CBI lens

Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI): The Left Front Sunday called for throwing out the BJP from power at the Centre and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, accusing both of being “corrupt and throttlers of democracy”.

Alleging that the BJP and the TMC were hand in glove with each other, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury sought to know why Mamata Banerjee’s TMC had joined the BJP-led NDA government after the Gujarat riots, which she alleged was engineered by the saffron party.

Both the BJP and the TMC have to be removed from power at the Centre and the state respectively to bring corruption-free governments, he said at a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground here.

“Seeing the sea of humanity here, it is evident that the people will evict Modi from Delhi and Mamata Banerjee from Bengal,” the senior CPI(M) leader said and threatened of an “inferno of resistance” if people were prevented from exercising their franchise by TMC workers in the state.

The Left Front-held

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury joins hands with Left party leaders during a rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, Sunday. (PTI) anti-BJP, anti-TMC rally attracted a fairly large gathering, given the CPI(M)-led Front’s poor show in last year’s panchayat elections in the state where it had been relegated to the third position behind the BJP. The huge ground at the heart of the city can hold a couple of lakhs of people comfortably and holding a rally there is seen as an issue of prestige by political parties.

“Last month, we had seen the opposition rally here where they called for removing the Modi govern-

ment at the Centre. But it is the TMC which brought the saffron brigade to Bengal,” Yechury alleged.

“The Modi government has to be removed because the people of the country are being ruined due of its policies,” he said claiming that farmers are committing suicide and the young generation is suffering from unemployment.

He claimed that owing to GST and demonetisation, lakhs of businesses have shut down leaving scored of people jobless.

Yechury alleged that nearly

Rs 15 lakh crore have been looted from banks due to non-payment of loans by “Modi’s friends” and the accused have fled the country and no action has been taken against them.

He alleged that the “loot was allowed” so that electoral bonds could be bought with the money to fund BJP. Accusing the BJP of dividing the people of the country on religious lines and creating an atmosphere of hatred and violence, he claimed that the minorities are living in fear.

The CPI(M) general secretary said the job of a ‘chowkidar’ (watchman), which Modi claims to be of the country, is not to loot the country on one hand and sell dreams like Start Up India or Swachh Bharat, but to protect the people’s interests.

Assailing the interim budget presented by the NDA government on Friday, Yechury said the sops which have been promised are “lollipops and jumlas (false promise)”.

Terming the pension scheme for workers in the unorganised sector as proposed in the interim Budget, an eyewash, he said after 30 years when they get it, the Rs 3,000 promised will be of no value.

In his address, Left Front chairman Biman Bose said representation of the Left has to be increased in Parliament to make the voice of the working people and farmers heard.

He alleged that democratic rights of the people have been snatched in the state since 2011 when the Trinamool Congress came to power and a large percentage of people have not been allowed to exercise their franchise in different elections.

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS): The corruption case against former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar in Rs 3,250-crore loan irregularity involving the Videocon Group and the ICICI Bank is learnt to be part of top five cases being probed on a priority by the CBI which is now set to focus on these matters under its newly appointed Director Rishi Kumar Shukla, sources said.

Other cases under special scrutiny include multicrore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case involving fugitive diamantire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, AgustaWestland chopper deal, business tycoon Vijay Mallya loan fraud, and INX Media case linked to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karti, said an official.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now planning to issue summons to Chanda Kochhar, her husband and NuPower Renewables Pvt Ltd MD Deepak Kochhar, and Videocon Group MD Dhoot, and others in the case dating back to 2009-2012. On January 23, the CBI registered a case in the matter and car-

ried out raids at four places the next day.

Chanda Kochhar is allegedly of “sanctioning loans to private companies in a criminal conspiracy with other accused to cheat ICICI Bank”. The FIR followed a preliminary enquiry (PE) instituted on March 31, 2018, against Deepak Kochhar, Videocon Group officials and others to determine whether any wrongdoing was involved in the sanctioning of loan by the ICICI Bank as part of a consortium.

Extraditing diamantaire Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who are accused in Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, is learnt to be the prime agenda of the central probe agency.

The CBI registered the first FIR in the matter on January 31, 2018 against Nirav Modi and Choksi for defrauding the PNB’s Brady House branch in Mumbai by illegally issuing Letters of Undertaking and Foreign Letters of Credit during 2011-17.

As both the businessmen had left India before the CBI started its investigations, the agency has managed to issue Red Corner no-

tices against them. Choksi’s location has been traced to Antigua while whereabouts of Nirav Modi is not clear yet. The CBI, however, has filed chargesheet in the case.

In Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, the CBI has expedited its investigation after December 4, 2018, when it, with the help of Central government, secured the extradition from the United Arab Emirates of British national Christian Michel James, the middlemen of the deal. The CBI has filed chargesheets in the case but the investigation is still on.

In connection with the case, the Enforcement Directorate, which is also probing the money laundering angle in the case, last week secured extradition of co-accused Rajiv Saxena from UAE. Saxena in connivance with Gautam Khaitan, a lawyer, is accused of providing corporate structure across the globe to the laundered money for payment to various political persons, bureaucrats and air force officials to influence the contract for supplying 12 VVIP helicopters in favour of AgustaWestland.

Modi-Shah trying to organise Hazare’s fast enters 5th day; villagers block state highway coup in Bengal, says Mamata Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI): Launching a scathing attack on the Centre after a CBI team made an unsuccessfully bid to question the Kolkata Police commissioner Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah of trying to organise a coup in the state.

She also alleged that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was directing the CBI to harass political opponents, as per orders of the prime minister. “I feel ashamed to talk to such a prime minister who has blood on his hands,” she said. “Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to organise a coup in the state as we had organised the opposition rally on January 19.

We were aware that the CBI will attack us after we organised the rally,” Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee (File) said, referring to the Brigade rally attended by leaders of about 20 opposition parties.

Banerjee said the CBI’s action is politically vindictive. “Our government arrested chit fund owners when we came to power. It is we who formed an SIT to probe the matter,” she said in a hurriedly-called press conference outside Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar’s residence.

She said she would stage a dharna in central Kolkata tonight.

Surgical strike showed India’s new ‘policy’: Modi

Narendra Modi (File) Srinagar, Feb 3 (PTI): India’s surgical strike across the Line of Control has shown the world its new policy (neeti) and tradition (reeti) in tackling terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday.

In a stern message to those spreading terrorism and killing innocent youths, the prime minister said the country would give befitting response to every terrorist.

“I assure all the youths of Jammu and Kashmir and the country that the government will give befitting response (‘muhtod jawab’) to every terrorist. We will break the backbone of terror in the state,” he said addressing a function here.

Paying homage to those killed while fighting terrorists, including Nazir Ahmed Wani and Aurangzeb from Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said heroes are those who live to fulfil dreams and the

biggest cowards are the ones who kill others’ dreams.

“Today the whole country is angry to see the killings of innocent and armless Kashmiri youths. (These Kashmiri boys are targeted) because these youths want to live and fulfil their dreams.

But they are targeted by terrorism. This is the truth of terrorism here,” he said, adding the Indian government will fight terrorism with all its might.

The prime minister said the development of people of Jammu and Kashmir and that of the state is the priority of the central government.

Modi assured all that his government will follow the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dream of peaceful and prosperous Kashmir with the motto of “sabka saath, sabka vikaas” (collective efforts, inclusive growth).

“We will keep making all the efforts (in realising this dream),” the prime minister said. Modi laid foundation stones of various development work in Srinagar region worth Rs 7,000 crore. He also inaugurated a rural Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Bandipore. This will enhance employment opportunities for the Kashmiri youths, he said.

In an unprecedented development, a number of CBI officers, who had gone to question Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar in connection with chit fund scam cases, were bundled into police jeeps, whisked to a police station and detained on Sunday. Amidst escalating tension between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Centre, Loudon Street in central Kolkata witnessed a virtual showdown between the state police and the CBI. There were conflicting reports about some CBI officers being arrested. While the agency sources claimed that some of its men were forcibly taken away from Kumar’s Loudon Street residence and arrested, a senior police officer denied the claim and said they have been taken to the police station to check if they had the documents required for questioning Kumar.

‘Building Ram temple at Ayodhya on top of agenda’

Amit Shah (File) NEW DELHI, FEB 3 (AGENCIES): Ahead of high ticket Lok Sabha Elections, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) launched ‘Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat’, where Amit Shah made it amply clear that Ram Mandir Ayodhya was on top of their Agenda.

When asked about the Ram temple issue at an event, BJP President said his party wants a grand temple of Lord Ram to be built the very site where he is believed to have been born.

Shah said he agreed with the sants on the issue. Shah described Modi government’s move to file a plea in the Apex Court to return the excess land as “historic”.

Further challenging the political parties, he said, “Other political parties should make their stand clear on Ram Mandir.”

Ralegan Siddhi, Feb 3 (PTI): Social activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite hunger strike entered the fifth day on Sunday even as villagers blocked a state highway in support of his agitation in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, leading to traffic jams in the area.

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday in his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra and resolution of farmers’ issue.

In support of the 81year-old Army man-turnedactivist’s demands, farmers and youth blocked the Ahmednagar-Pune state highway at Supa village in Parner tehsil, located about 38 km from here, in the morning, resulting in huge traffic jams.

The police, however,

tried to pacify the protesters and asked them to clear the road blockade as there were around six-km-long traffic jams on both sides of the road, Supa police station’s inspector Rajendra Bhosale said.

The police also detained around 110 protesters in the afternoon to clear the blockade and later let them off, he said.

Dr Dhananjay Pote, who conducted a health check-up of Hazare in the morning, said the anticorruption crusader has lost around 3.8 kg weight in the last five days and that his blood pressure, blood sugar and creatinine level in urine have gone up.

Around 5,000 farmers from the district are likely to stage a protect outside the Ahmednagar collector’s office on Monday to support Hazare’s agitation.

The decision for the protest at the collector’s office was taken at a gram

Anna Hazare (File) sabha (village meeting) in Ralegan Siddhi on Saturday night. Leaders of various political parties from Parner tehsil were present at the meeting and expressed their support to Hazare’s protest.

Those present at the meeting also condemned NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik for levelling “false allegations” against Hazare.

However, Hazare appealed people to protest in a non-violent manner and also asked them to use decent and respectful

language while expressing their feelings.

Hazare had earlier declined to meet state government envoy and minister Girish Mahajan for talks over his demands.

The anti-corruption crusader had earlier told PTI that he welcomed the Maharashtra Cabinet’s decision to bring the office of state chief minister under the ambit of Lokayukta.

“However, the strike will continue till the government fulfils promises they made before coming to power about passage of Lokayukta Act, appointment of Lokpal (at the Centre) and to tackle farmers’ issues,” he had said.

The Lokayukta is a statutory body that is empowered to probe complaints of abuse of position and corruption against public servants.

Meanwhile Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday appealed

to the BJP-led Maharashtra government to intervene in Anna Hazare’s hunger strike and asked it to not “play” with the social activist’s life.

As Hazare’s indefinite fast for immediate appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra entered the fifth day, Thackeray in a statement expressed concern over the 81-yearold activist’s deteriorating health.

He dubbed a purported letter from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) conveying good wishes to Hazare “condemnable” and “laughable”.

Supporters of Hazare had claimed that the Gandhian had received a “cold response” from the PMO in response to a letter sent by the activist.

The Sena president said Hazare’s fight was against corruption - a problem faced by the country.

Drones, AI can be used to monitor Yamuna: NGT New Delhi, Jan 3 (AGENCIES): Drones, artificial intelligence and satellite imagery could be used to monitor pollution level of the Yamuna caused by dumping of debris at the floodplains of the river, according to a committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal.

To check encroachment on its vacant land, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) tied up with the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC). The DDA is putting a computerised system in place to detect encroachment using satellite images provided by ISRO. If successful, the satellite imagery can also be used to monitor the Yamuna floodplains, according to a report by the monitoring committee established by the NGT to monitor Yamuna cleaning operation.

“In addition, artificial intelligence, aerial mapping or drones can also keep a track of quantum and location of debris being dumped,” the monitoring committee recommended.

“For monitoring of encroachments on vacant land using satellite imageries the subject was taken up with ISRO. DDA has reported that an agreement has been signed on July 6, 2018, and will become operational by

July 6, 2019. If successful, it will be implemented in the monitoring of Yamuna river floodplains,” the monitoring committee said in the report, accessed by PTI. National Green Tribunal chairperson Justice A.K. Goel had set up the committee in July to monitor the cleaning of the river.

The committee comprises former Delhi chief secretary Shailaja Chandra and retired expert member B.S. Sajwan.

The panel has also recommended that an awareness programme must be organised to make people realise the importance of the river as “it means nothing to the citizens as it is providing no opportunity for cultural activities, leisure or recreation...Efforts to convert the retrieved waste into agarbattis and other useful products would be promoted,” the report said.

The committee also suggested that the state government should set up a consortium of NGOs and board members of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to jointly consider and approve small, innovative projects which can lead to reducing pollution.

It also said that enforcement action must be taken to stop sale on the bridges over that leads to pollution of the river.

“The monitoring committee felt that building awareness required a beginning to be made with school children which could be handled with political leadership as had been done in the case of other earlier campaigns for firecrackers and environmentally safe Holi colours,” the report said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 58 Dimapur, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Magnitude of platitude

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oliticalspeak has created many red herrings in Naga society and the resentment of a majority of people is against being taken for granted by their leaders from across the socio-political spectrum who do not seem to accept that they exhibit the syndrome of convenient amnesia. In this regard, there are English words that adorn the lexicon of Naga socio-politics and interpreting them on the basis of the dictionary does not satisfactorily explain what they intended to mean and more so when the words don’t seem to find suitable application with what is intended to convey. Even after 56 years of statehood, the words have not lent credence to meaningful progress except that they themselves have evolved over a period of time. In the recent weeks the issue of ‘special’ safeguard or protection or even of being ‘unique’ was sought to be related with the provisions under Article 371(A) of the Indian constitution vis-à-vis the controversial Citizenship(Amendment) Bill 2016. There are two views by two streams of political parties. One side maintains that Article 371(A) is supposed to be a safeguard against any law or act passed by parliament unless so passed by the Nagaland legislative assembly.

The other side maintains that both are separate and are not inter related. That politicians as lawmakers differ to such an extent is also regrettable. However, this is an outward sign which cannot hide the inward problems. The sign does not augur well for society in the long run. This has exposed the greatest tragedy confronting Naga society today- a perplexing veneration of profane politics that has no need for the rudder of rationality. The most important aspect of striking a balance between the belief of the past in the context of the present is for the elected members to play a catalytic role of society. Nagaland is recognised and protected under Article 371A as a society of tribes having their own traditional practices and customary laws.

Nagaland has its own compelling social and political challenges which often create hurdles for effective governance. When these have not been addressed in due course, they seriously complicate the environment. This is because society has been subjected to regression arising out of difference between reasons that sound good and good sounding reasons. These are also signs of poor quality leadership since politics is determined not by capability but winnability by any means. Leadership cannot be bought nor given, it is in being able to steer society through challenges.

Unfortunately, the winnability factor alone steers state politics and has entitled them to be called leaders. The inability to provide effective or good governance fall on the shoulders of all political parties past and present, that have ruled the state. Most of the problems relating to governance are contributed by power hungry politicians in league with corrupt bureaucrats. All the problems being magnified did not arise overnight but have been there for decades. Issues that are political in nature have gotten wedged into society’s problems and created a negative synergy. No single person or persons can be held solely accountable since all are equally responsible. The need is for wisdom and clarity to maintain the course. However, due to the politics of populism and rhetoric, politics today is bereft of the essences of probity and accountability. While elected representatives deliberate, it appears that the art of statecraft has, as usual, given way to the platitude to play to the gallery.

DailyDevotion Becoming the “Filth of the World” We have been made as the filth of the world…

—1 Corinthians 4:13 These words are not an exaggeration. The only reason they may not be true of us who call ourselves ministers of the gospel is not that Paul forgot or misunderstood the exact truth of them, but that we are too cautious and concerned about our own desires to allow ourselves to become the refuse or “filth of the world.” “Fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ…” (Colossians 1:24) is not the result of the holiness of sanctification, but the evidence of consecration— being “separated to the gospel of God…” (Romans 1:1).

“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you…” (1 Peter 4:12). If we do think the things we encounter are strange, it is because we are fearful and cowardly. We pay such close attention to our own interests and desires that we stay out of the mire and say, “I won’t submit; I won’t bow or bend.” And you don’t have to— you can be saved by the “skin of your teeth” if you like. You can refuse to let God count you as one who is “separated to the gospel….” Or you can say, “I don’t care if I am treated like ‘the filth of the world’ as long as the gospel is proclaimed.” A true servant of Jesus Christ is one who is willing to experience martyrdom for the reality of the gospel of God. When a moral person is confronted with contempt, immorality, disloyalty, or dishonesty, he is so repulsed by the offense that he turns away and in despair closes his heart to the offender. But the miracle of the redemptive reality of God is that the worst and the vilest offender can never exhaust the depths of His love. Paul did not say that God separated him to show what a wonderful man He could make of him, but “to reveal His Son in me…” (Galatians 1:16).

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Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom. ~ Rabindranath Tagore

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Aspirational vision to end poverty

t’s a budget for kisan, majdoor, cow, lower middle class – the core BJP voters. Bonanza is showered on them.

Even foreign investors have been pandered to.

They have been told that India is poised to be $ 5 trillion economy in five years and beyond that $ 10 trillion in eight years.

Will it change the 2019 poll dynamics? That is the hope of BJP and possibly concern of the opposition, Congress included. The BJP strategy is sharp and aimed at pan-India reach.

The opposition has to redo theirs. It certainly makes the economy and politics interesting. Yes, Piyush Goel and Arun Jaitley’s budget has thrown new challenges, raised new aspirations.

More so as Goel in his post budget interaction tells the press that in the main budget after the elections the groups now left – the income taxpayers - may expect reliefs.

But that is where the catch also is. The I-T sops are limited to those earning up to Rs 5 lakh. This is the consequence of the 10 percent reservation given to economically weaker section having family income

of up to Rs 8 lakh. It’s a wonder why the relief is not extended to the limit of Rs 8 lakh.

Beyond that the taxpayers have a gain of Rs 10,000 a year – Rs 850 a month – as standard deduction is raised to Rs 50,000 from the existing Rs 40,000. But they would pay tax at minimum rate of 20 percent.

They have the other gain on interest accruals (it’s not earning) up to Rs 40,000 on bank deposits would also be free from TDS but would be added to their income in the tax returns. This is likely to increase tax disputes as the department acts often in a queer manner. Recently it has sent many pensioners unusual demands and has adjusted their refunds against such “demands”.

Ideally the entire interest accrual should not be under tax net. Despite various pension provisions, the large section remains and would be for long be without a pension. The savings only help them. Goel’s budget has not taken care of this issue.

Possibly, it’s rightly so. As per government estimates those earning up to Rs 5 lakh constitute about

three crore of taxpayers.

They create an atmosphere of major gain and now would be out of tax net.

Total taxpayer is 6.89 crore now against 3.69 crore a few years back. Once again the number would come down to the level of 3.89 cr.

The number of the higher I-T payer is far less though oppressed by a steep high tax rate but politically less important.

More important Shivaji are the 12 crore farmers. They owning up to 2 hectare of land would get Rs 6000 a year – Rs 500 a month- in the new Rs 75,000 crore PMKISAN scheme retrospectively from December 2018 – a first in any budget.

It is the Telangana model and has paid rich dividends to Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Telangana Rashtra Samithi in the recently held assembly elections. The BJP has high hopes that it would change the rural voting scenario.

The southern states are also on the radar. About 1.45 crore fishermen are to have focused attention.

They would have a new fisheries department and

would have the facility of kisan credit card (KCC) at low interest of 2 percent.

The KCC would also be extended to animal husbandry farmers. They would also benefit from the setting up of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for genetic upgradation of cow resources and enhance production and productivity of cows, a favourite theme of the parivar. The message goes deeper. The allocation is Sarkar only Rs 750 crore for the Gokul mission but the emotional appeal is deemed to be greater to the rural population.

The farm sector slowdown has caused r ural problems. As farm production increases, prices have fallen creating a distressful situation. ing The new schemes are expected to change it. Many states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, where the Congress has recently formed governments upstaging the BJP, have announced loan write offs for farmers to tide over an income crisis.

The overall agriculture and farmers’ welfare budget has increased to Rs 1.29 lakh crore from Rs 67,800

crore though agriculture research budget has seen marginal rise of Rs 1125.9 crore to Rs 8078.6 crore from Rs 7952.79 crore. This requires a larger allocation.

Add to this another 42 crore labourers earning up to Rs 15,000 a month.

They would get a pension of Rs 3,000 per month after 60 years of age in the proposed PM Shram-Yogi Maandhan. There is a catch.

They have to enter at the age of 29 and pay Rs 100 a month to be eligible for the pension.

So it would not immediately benefit those who are in the age group of 40 to 59. It is, however, expected to create aspirations.

What has evaded attention is the doubling of gratuity limit to Rs 20 lakh.

It is to cater to majority of the industrial workers in the organized sector. It is a much needed step and various trade unions have been seeking it. The impending elections have given them the desired benefit.

There has been Rs 14,000 crore, 35.6 percent increase for the SCs and STs to Rs 76,801. It is to nullify their fears raised after introduction of the economically backward reservation. There were

campaigns by some political parties that it was the step to end the SC/ST reservation.

Of late, sizeable sections of these groups had come closer to the ruling party and it is an effort to retain their loyalty.

The increased tax base has been used to spread out to benefit a large base. Total expenditure rises from Rs 24.57 lakh crore in 2018-19 to Rs 27.84 lakh crore in 2019-20, a rise of Rs 3.26 lakh crore – 13.3 percent.

The revenue base remains strong at Rs 25.52 lakh crore.

But fiscal deficit is likely to go beyond the projected 3.4 percent. The final budget to be presented after the elections would change many of the figures.

Whatever presented now is subject to developing political situations. The next few months would see much acrimony.

The budget does not merely spell out figures.

It weaves a dream for the future through ten-dimensional vision. Goel says, “We will create an India where poverty, malnutrition, littering would be matter of the past”. One hopes Goel emerges right but to make it happen a lot has to be done.

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Flaws and flames on Article 371A

comprehensive study on the working of Article 371A has attained interesting prominence in the recent days. Many people have shared and contributed their scholastic views and opinions through mass media and other electronic means.

I pen this small note on the given subject from academic perspective and interest. It is an admitted fact that in the realm of understanding and interpretation of written statute laws individual opinion invariably varies and differs till it is settled by a decision of the Apex Court of the country. This present write up is of no exception to this universally accepted dictum.

Nevertheless in a democratic country like India whose constitutional ideals are firmly rooted in the long arms of rule of law and principles of natural justice the freedom of expression stands so long as it does not offend the procedure established by law. With this understanding, I attempt this small write-up. I know the readers and friends will find more facts and details which this write-up tries to explore and project.

After Nagas took Voluntary Plebiscite on May 16, 1951 under the initiative of legendary Naga leader A.Z.Phizo which was spearheaded by Naga National Council (NNC) from underground jungles the fighting between the Naga Underground and the Indian Military Force becomes very intense and continued brutally since then and in the process cycle of violence, bloodshed and tears continued unabated in Nagaland. During those turbulent times the collective understanding of illiterate and unsophisticated Naga National Council (NNC) volunteers was,” Nagas are not Indians and Nagaland is not Indian Territory. The Nagas are not demanding independence from India and the Naga are not trying to secede from India. The case of Nagaland is a case of aggression. It is war.” (A.Z Phizo).

“A state of emergency equivalent to martial law in practise existed in Nagaland since 1956 and all Naga areas were turned into warzones.

Horrible events were taken place but very few were known to the outside world.” Ref:Nagas in the Crossroad. (TajenAo).“I can well remember how dark were those days when no foreigners were allowed to witness the situation in the early part of 1955 while the whole world was busy in their own affairs, Nagaland was converted into a prison cell.” Ref: Nagaland Church and Politics. (Rev. V.K Nuh).

Under the given horrible and nightmarish situation and times, Naga Peoples Convention (NPC) was formed in 1957.“About 1735 representatives of 16(Sixteen) Tribes of Naga Hills and Tuensang Frontier Agency meet at Kohima from 22 to 26 August 1957 to discuss deliberate and explore all possible

means for the early and lasting restoration of peace, unity and harmony in the beleaguered Naga lands.

This collective deliberative initiative was ultimately christened as Naga Peoples Convention (NPC).”

Ref: Naga Peoples Convention and 16Point Agreement. (S.C.Jamir).

It is understood that the initiatives of the NPC was outrightly rejected by the Naga undergrounds as they never gave any formal consent or approval to the Draft Memorandum of 16 Points. However, leaders of NPC could steadfastly stirred all tormenting and agitating situations and could enter into an agreement in July 1960 famously known to Nagas as 16 Point Agreement. It is a matter of historical and political record that 16 point agreement is made on the basis of 16 point Draft Memorandum which was unanimously adopted by the representatives of 16(Sixteen) Naga tribes in the 3rd Naga Peoples Convention (NPC) held in Mokokchung town from 22nd to 26th October 1959, which was placed before the Prime Minister of India. The points placed by the Delegates of the Naga Peoples Convention before the Prime Minister on 26th July 1960 was finally recast by the delegation in the discussions held on 27th and 28th July 1960 with the Foreign Secretary Govt. of India. Ref: Legal Opinion and Interpretation of Article 371A(1)(a) of the Constitution of India and related documents, (Govt. ofNagaland Dept. of Justice and Law).A thorough deliberation and debates on the statement and reasons relating to 16 Point Agreement was explained by then Prime Minister Nehru in Lok Sabha it is to be noted that when the 16 point agreement was debated in Lok Sabha the then Prime Minister Nehru has remarked, to quote “if the House (Lok Sabha) approves the 16 Point Agreement it will become a part of the Constitution of India. The 16 Point Agreement will cease if it becomes a part of Indian Constitution.” Unquote.

(Ref: Parliamentary Debates). This makes us to understand that only those points which are inserted in Article 371A from 16 Point Agreement are deem to have legal and constitutional validity and the remaining other points are seems to have ceased legal sanctity from the day Article 371A was inserted in the Constitution of India. By all indications it is observed that some points in 16 Point Agreement are yet to be attended to in letter and spirit by both the Govt. of India and Nagaland State.

Article 371A, a special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland was inserted in Part XXI of the Constitution of India

by Constitution(13th Amendment) Act, 1962 and in pursuance to 16 Point Agreement, the State of Nagaland as 16th State under Indian Union was created by the State of

No mention about jobs in the budget: Deliberate omission!

Nagaland Act, 1962 (Act No. 27 of 1962). It is pertinent to note that Article 371A is intended to be If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, special provision as the very word let’s go with mine-Jim Barksdale “Special” is given in the Part XXI he interim finance presentation projected as if of the Indian Constitution itself. minister presented the BJP as a party was releasing Article 371A. Special proviinterim budget which its election manifesto, rather sion with respect to the State of is certainly the last one of than budget session in the Nagaland. the current government.

As Parliament. There was no (1) Notwithstanding anything clear articulation and ratioexpected, the budget was in this constitution, nale from the interim finance (a) No Act of Parliament in a populist one. The budget minister in his presentation. echoed populism, rather than respect of realism—considering the im- More importantly, there was (i) religious or social practices pending problems and not no mention about job creation of the Nagas, addressing them in realistic or the provisions or initiatives (ii) Naga customary law and terms. However, we cannot to augment employment posprocedure, expect anything radically dif- sibilities. The reason why this (iii) administration of civil and ferent from this government has not been taken up is well criminal justice involving decisions except sops offered to diverse known fact: India has seen a according to Naga customary law, constituencies. With an eye sharp rise in unemployment (iv) ownership and transfer of on the forthcoming general in the last couple of years and land and its resources, shall apply elections, the Government at in concrete terms job generato the State of Nagaland unless the the Centre went ahead with tion is relatively slowed down Legislative Assembly of Nagaland lots of dolls, particularly to though there was economic by a resolution to decides; those in the agricultural sec- growth. Despite economic Bare reading of Article 371A tor, which the peasant and growth, it’s jobless growth. reveals that no definition or mean- agriculture unions and orga- Nonetheless, the government ing is given with regard to religious, nizations are aware of. has failed to initiate mechasocial and customary practice of the The Government at the nisms and avenues that failed Nagas. This is an inherent flaw that Centre being led by the BJP to ignite the deteriorating creates difficulties and confusion in has a clear slant towards ur- job-market. the practical implementation of let- ban middle-class, favoring the Over and above, the Govter and spirit of Article 371A. Naga industrial sector—crony capi- ernment at the Centre led customary laws are multifarious and talists and dominant castes, by PM Modi has made it a there is no specific set of religious, rather than those engaged in “policy” and also a “recurring social and customary practice for agricultural sector, those work feature” to withhold the data Nagas a whole. As a matter of fact, in the informal sectors and because they would disclose/ customary law and procedure even the marginalized, though it reveal the fiasco of the failure varies from villages to village, not raises its pitch for all as part of his government. And so, he to think of tribe to tribe. Uniform of electioneering strategy. For cleverly scripts his own narraapplication of customary laws to the last 4-plus years, it has tive by generating data that all the people in the state of Na- not addressed realistically the are manipulated immersed galand is next to impossible. This problems that the poor and in sugar-syrup that carries unexplained ambiguity gives unlim- vulnerable face in their day- his version in such ways and ited discretion to Govt of India to to-day existence. The budget then thrust upon the electorinterpret Article 371A unilaterally shows smart populism and ates, as if they were “true” in their own convenience. Further undoubtedly evokes senti- and “authentic”. The present observation on the matter is there mentalism, but fails to address ruling dispensation can go all is no specific legislative power many challenges and issues out and to any extent forcing accorded to the Nagaland Legis- that remain unaddressed, and using the agencies of the lative Assembly to legislate with because the Government at government to generate data that enables PM Modi and respect to the special provisions of the Centre has failed.

Article 371A.An ample example The allocations to those BJP-RSS to harvest more vote. is a resolution dated 26th July sections that constitute the The classic example is NSSO, 2010 was passed by the Nagaland under-privileged and mar- the country’s apex statistical Legislative Assembly with regard ginalized have been just mar- body that failed to disclose to ownership and transfer of land ginal and paltry. The budget escalation of joblessness in and its resources but against this, the hardly represents any pro- the country.

Ministry of Home Affairs Govt. of poor schema. The budget Dr. John Mohan Razu India has issued an Office Memorandum dated New Delhi 23rd May 2013 wherein it was stated that, “to quote, “Article 371A(a) does not confer legislative power to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland on regulation and development of mineral oil. The power to make law in respect of subject covered under List-1 of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, including entry 53 Sir, Even as directive for total shut down of businesses in of List-1 rests with the parliament.

Therefore, the resolution passed by Dimapur was imposed, there were immediate signs of frustrathe Nagaland Legislative Assembly tion from the public. Right now, pharmacies and bakeries are in July 2016 is unconstitutional allowed to ply as medicines and cakes are required by people. and invalid “unquote.” This OM Then what about rice and other essential commodities which was not challenged by the Govt. people cannot do without and is for our daily intake. What’s more even if shutters are downed other joints still manage of Nagaland.

(To be concluded) to supply thirsty patrons. The same yardstick should apply to all businesses and not just selective.

L. Moayanger Imchen, Watimenla Jamir, Notun Bosti Dimapur Advocate Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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6 killed as Seemanchal Express derails

Rescue and relief works in progress after the nine coaches of Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed at Sahadai Buzurg station in Vaishali district, Hajipur ,Bihar on Sunday.(PTI)

Sonpur, Feb 3 (PTI): At least six passengers died and 29 others were injured early Sunday when a rail fracture caused 11 bogies of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express to jump the tracks in Bihar’s Vaishali district, railway and police officials said.

The 12487 JogbaniAnand Vihar Seemanchal Express originated from

Jogbani in Kishanganj district and the accident took place around 4 am. Prima facie, a rail fracture led to the derailment, they said.

Chief Public Relations Officer, East Central Zone, Rajesh Kumar, said the accident took place at Sahadai Buzurg, close to Mahanar Road in the Sonpur division.

One general coach, one

AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches - S8, S9, S10 and six more coaches have derailed, he said.

The Railways had earlier said that seven people were killed in the accident.

However, it issued a clarification later, putting the death toll at six. “It was on account of a communication gap at hospitals in Vaishali district that a mix-up oc-

curred. One dead person at a hospital was counted among those who lost their lives in the train mishap. Of the 29 people wounded in the accident, two have suffered grievous injuries, while 27 have received “simple injuries”, the GRP said.

The office of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia each to kin of those killed, Rs 1 lakh each to the grievously injured people and Rs 50,000 each to those who received simple injuries. “Rescue operations are in full swing and an accident relief train has been sent to the site of the mishap. A team of the NDRF has also reached the spot,” Kumar said.

Commissioner Railway Safety (Eastern Zone), Latif Khan, will conduct an inquiry into the accident, he said. Adequate number of doctors are available on the spot. Ambulances have been pressed into service. Teams of doctors have also rushed from Sonepur and Barauni to the accident site, Kumar said. Local residents were aiding rescue teams in carrying out operations.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who expressed deep condolences over the deaths, said, “The district magistrate and the superintendent of police have rushed to the spot and are overseeing the relief work in coordination with the Railways.”

Meanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed anguish over the death of people in the train accident in Bihar.

“Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express.

My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly,” the PM tweeted.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed grief over the train accident in Bihar, in which at least six passengers were killed, and urged party workers to extend all help to the affected families.

“I am deeply pained by the Bihar train accident.

I express my deepest condolences and grief for the families who have suffered in the accident,” Gandhi said in a Facebook post.

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Former UPA Minister Deo resigns from Congress

New Delhi, Feb 3 (AGENCIES): Former Minister in the UPA Government V Kishore Chandra Deo on Sunday resigned from the primary membership of the Congress citing lack of responsiveness from party leadership and complete organisational paralysis in the Andhra Pradesh Congress.

Deo wrote to Congress President Rahul Gandhi saying he would no longer be able to work for the party.

Speaking to The Tribune Deo said the Congress leadership was unresponsive to his communications over many months and he felt like he had hit a wall.

Deo also said the Congress was in a paralytic condition in Andhra Pradesh and it was almost as if the party was in a coma.

“The Congress is extinct in Andhra Pradesh.

It has gone down the hill.

Party is in coma in Andhra Pradesh and there’s nothing that is being done or can be done to revive it,” said Deo, who headed the important Lok Sabha Committee on

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Privileges and Ethics in the UPA Government.

Deo was also chairman of the Congress Tribal cell having served as Minister of Tribal affairs under the erstwhile Congress-led regime.

Deo said he wasn’t quitting politics and was only quitting the Congress, adding that his attempts to engage Rahul on affairs related to Andhra had failed.

“Four people take decisions in the Congress and there’s no space for anyone else’s opinion,” said Deo in a caustic exit pitch ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Deo said he would soon disclose his future plans.

4 BJP men held for thrashing journalist in Chhattisgarh Raipur, Feb 3 (PTI): Four BJP functionaries, including the Raipur district unit chief, were arrested for allegedly thrashing a local journalist at the party office here, police said on Sunday.

BJP’s Raipur district president Rajeev Agrawal and three local office-bearers -- Vijay Vyas, Utkarsh Trivedi and Deena Dongre -- were arrested late Saturday night based on the First Information Report (FIR) lodged by journalist Suman Pandey, a local police official told PTI. The four, who were booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 342 (wrongful confinement), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention), were later released on a bail bond from the police station, he said.

Peeved over the incident, local journalists sat on an indefinite protest in front of the Raipur Press Club in Motibagh area here on Sunday, demanding expulsion of the accused from the BJP.

Cong slams MP Gov for misuse of office New CBI chief appointment: Kharge, Jaitley trade jibes

CJI raises concerns over pendency of cases Courts but for 272 positions no recommendations have been received yet. So I appeal to Chief Justices of the states to send recommendations. 130 appointments are in the pipeline,” he said.

Stating that dispensation of justice and morality go together, the CJI said justice is based on moral principles. “Whether is a criminal court or civil, when justice is done it is ultimately the principles of morality entwined with the law, which are upheld.”

“As you go higher into constitutional courts, the situation becomes more complex. How a state should treat it’s citizens, whether the state is discriminating, whether the state is being unfair, if a legislation is invalid… all these have to be tested on the touchstone of moral principles,” Gogoi said.

“Now here is the danger. As judges, we do not permit our individual notions to affect our judgement and decision-making process. Therefore what

has been evolved are principles of constitutional morality which is a better and safer and realistic test.

As judges, we never do something that we have to justify. The very thought of a judge justifying a decision is wrong. We do what is right, what we think is right guided by constitutional morality.”

Earlier, the CJI laid the foundation stone for a high court building in Nelapadu in Amaravati capital region where a Justice City will be developed.

ago by the new Congress government in the state.

In the note, he said the three-member committee, chaired by Prime Minister Modi and in which he is a member along with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, has violated the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE) that governs the CBI and the Supreme Court judgements. Kharge said the criterion in selecting the CBI director has been diluted to include investigation

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Meanwhile accusing Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge of dissenting excessively, Union minister Arun Jaitley Sunday said he has made the appointment of CBI Director look like a political battle which was never envisaged. Kharge on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his dissent on the appointment of new CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla, alleging that the officer did not have experience in handling anti-corruption cases

and the criterion for selection was diluted in violation of law and Supreme Court judgments.

In a blog, Jaitley said the leader of the largest party in Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Kharge, “dissented once again” in the appointment of the new CBI Director. “Kharge dissents regularly,” the minister said.

Jaitley recalled the Congress leader dissented when Alok Verma was appointed CBI Director, dissented when Verma was transferred and has now dissented when Shukla has been appointed. Kharge had sent a two-page dissent note to the Prime Minister after the government announced the name of the 1983-batch officer and former Madhya Pradesh DGP as the new CBI Director.

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A m r avati , Ja n 3 (AGENCIES): After laying the foundation stone for the Andhra Pradesh High Court complex and inaugurating the interim HC building beside it, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said that pendency of cases and lack of judges posed a big challenge for the judiciary today.

“It is alarming. There are 3 crore pending cases.

But approximately 81 lakh cases are one year old so they cannot be called pending. About 50 lakh are petty cases like violation of the Motor Vehicles Act etc. What is worrisome is that there are 25 lakh cases which are 10 years old. It is not a good sign. Serious reflection is necessary. It requires commitment and devotion of judges to wipe out this black spot from the judiciary as quickly as possible,” the CJI said.

He said that nearly 5000 posts for judges in district courts were lying vacant and these vacancies would be filled by the end of this year. “There are 392 vacancies in High

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experience only and not experience in investigating anti-corruption cases.

“I would like to bring to your kind attention that both the Supreme Court judgement and the DSPE Act talk about experience in investigation of anticorruption cases only.

Kharge contended that seniority cannot be the only criterion in an appointment to such a critical post and experience in anti-corruption cases and prior experience of having served in the organisation should also be considered seriously. He said the committee has decided to shortlist the candidates on the basis of seniority, ACR above a certain cut-off and total experience in investigation and anti-corruption of 100 months or more.

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New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI): Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his dissent on the appointment of new CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla, alleging that the officer did not have experience in handling anti-corruption cases and the criterion for selection was diluted in violation of law and Supreme Court judgements.

Kharge sent a twopage dissent note to the prime minister this evening after the government announced the name of the 1983-batch officer and former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police as the new CBI director.

Shukla was removed as DGP of Madhya Pradesh only three days

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which was not part of the written speech. She should resign immediately,” Oza demanded. The BJP defended Patel.

“The governor told people to keep paying attention to Modi. What is wrong with that? Narendra Modi is the prime minister of the country. He is PM to every citizen. She meant to say help implement and reap benefits of schemes launched by Modi like Clean India, Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, etc,” said Bhopal MP and BJP leader Alok Sanjar.

“Such accusations (by the Congress) are just a political gimmick,” he added.

“The BJP never disrespected the governor appointed during the UPA government. The Congress should also learn to respect the governor,” he added.

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they were happy to meet her face-to-face, Patel said, “Aisa (mauka) kai (baar) aayega. Modi sahab par dhyan rakho.” (Such occasions will come often. Keep paying attention to Modi sahab.)

After the video circulated on social media, state Congress’ media cell head Shobha Oza alleged that Patel was behaving as if she was still a BJP worker.

“If she wanted to work like a BJP worker, she should resign and fight Lok Sabha elections,” Oza said.

“Earlier too she was seen advising BJP workers at Satna airport about how to win votes. During her address in the Assembly, she did not read the point about farm loan waiver (announced by the newlyelected Congress government) and read a BJP slogan

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Rewa (MP), Feb 3 (PTI): The ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh lashed out at Governor Anandiben Patel Sunday after a video where she is purportedly seen telling a group of people to keep Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mind went viral.

Patel, a former Gujarat chief minister, was acting as if she was still a worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and not a governor, the Congress alleged.

The video was apparently shot during Patel’s visit to a solar power plant at Gudh in Rewa district Saturday.

During an informal chat with a group of local people, the governor was heard saying, “This is an excellent project. It will benefit you all.”

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Accordingly, the UIDAI had made an estimate of the amount it required and has received full support of the Finance Ministry, he added.

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The compulsory use of Aadhaar-based KYC for mobile connections and bank accounts had been prohibited by the Supreme Court.

The proposed amendments also gives a minor the option to opt out of the 12-digit identity scheme on attaining the age of 18 years. It provides for stiff penalties for violation of norms set for the use of Aadhaar and bans service providers from storing core biometric information and Aadhaar number of individuals who voluntarily offer it as a means of authentication.

at it more dispassionately, improve it whatever we can.

We are trying them to hurry it up so that they do it quickly,” he said.

The government had initially planned to offload 76 per cent equity share capital of the national carrier as well as transfer the management control to private players. The buyer was required to take over Rs 24,000 crore debt of the carrier along with over Rs 8,000 crore of liabilities. However, the stake sale failed to attract any bidder when the bidding process completed on May 31.

Air India has a debt burden of Rs 55,000 crore. In November last year, a ministerial panel had approved transferring Rs 29,000 crore debt to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) - Air India Asset Holding Company.

With regard to Pawan Hans, he said the sale process is in advanced stages. Helicopter services provider Pawan Hans is a joint venture between the government and ONGC. The government holds 51 per cent stake while state-owned ONGC owns the remaining 49 per cent shareholding.

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B e k x y Ku r i a k o s e, Head - Fixed Income, Principal Mutual Fund, said, “Focus will shift to the RBI monetary policy review on February 7th.”

Services sector data to be announced early this week will also influence trading sentiment, they said.

CIL, IDBI, BHEL, GAIL, PNB, Cipla and Lupin are among the major corporates scheduled to announce their results this week.

“The markets will over the next few days take their own trajectory after this small time window of anticipation of and reaction to the Budget,” said Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO, HDFC Securities.

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (PTI): The government has cut allocation to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) by about 8.7 per cent to Rs 1,227 crore for 2019-20 compared to Rs 1,345 crore in the 2018-19.

According to the interim budget tabled in Parliament on February 1, the budgetary allocation for UIDAI as per revised estimates for the current fiscal ending March 2019 was at Rs 1,345 crore against the original allocation of Rs 1,375 crore.

When contacted, UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey told PTI, “This is based on our requirement and the money allocated will meet our requirements.

The UIDAI requires money for certain operations like replacement of the old hardware, for IT systems and the new things that we want to do. This is a

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New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI): The RBI’s policy meet outcome, ongoing quarterly results season and global cues will set the tone for the stock markets this week, analysts said. The markets may also see an overhang of the interim budget announcements, they added.

“For the week ahead, the key drivers would be the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy meeting, corporate results and the sustainability of FII flows,” said Viral Berawala, CIO, Essel Mutual Fund.

“While the reflationary stance of the budget could provide a boost to corporate earnings, especially in consumption, agri-rural sector, retail lending and housing, there can be implications for inflation and interest rates as well,” said Dhananjay

Allocation to UIDAI lowered for 2019-20

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RBI policy, quarterly results key drivers for markets: experts

New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI): Finance Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to address the customary post budget meeting of the central board of Reserve Bank of India on February 9 and highlight the key points of the interim Budget.

The meeting will take place two days after the sixth monetary policy review which is expected to take a call on policy rates.

According to sources, the board meeting on February 9 would also take up request of the government for interim dividend for the current fiscal.

The government expects Rs 28,000 crore from the RBI as interim dividend for the current fiscal based on the financial position of the first half of the central bank.

and we will take that to the Cabinet for approval. Having done that, there would be 35 companies that we have to sell,” he said. The companies which have been shortlisted for strategic sale include Air India, Air India subsidiary AIATSL, Dredging Corporation, BEML, Scooters India, Bharat Pumps Compressors, and Bhadrawati, Salem and Durgapur units of steel major SAIL. The other CPSEs for which approvals are in place for outright sale include Hindustan Fluorocarbon, Hindustan Newsprint, HLL Life Care, Central Electronics, Bridge & Roof India, Nagarnar Steel plant of NMDC and units of Cement Corporation of India and ITDC. Chakraborty said the department will take up more than one CPSE at a time for strategic sale.

“There is a lot of time that we will take for initial work and then finish off everything in a time-bound manner. So the time starts from the day the EoI is floated and then the process would be finished off quickly. The time, however, would vary from transaction to transaction and the type of the transactions,” he said.

With regard to Air India, Chakraborty said the DIPAM would wait for the financial results before restarting the process of the strategic sale of the national carrier. “Let’s get the results.

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fiscal 2017-18.

After revision, the real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for 201718 and 2016-17 stood at Rs 131.80 lakh crore and Rs 122.98 lakh crore respectively.

Garg said the government’s own commitment to bring fiscal deficit to three per cent by 2021 was on track.

“We are on that glidepath, which is not a straight line. It glides through that and we are going according to that,” he said.

“For the current year, we said 3.3 per cent, we have revised it to 3.4 per cent.

This is after accomodating the Rs 20,000 crore provision, which is 0.1 per cent.

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The Reser ve Bank, which follows July-June financial year, paid Rs 40,000 crore as dividend for the current fiscal.

The customary postbudget meeting will take place against the backdrop slight deviation from fiscal deficit target for the current fiscal, tax rebate for Income up to Rs 5 lakh and income support scheme for 12 crore farmers.

The government announced ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ (PM-KISAN) scheme under which Rs 6,000 per year would be provided to farmers holding cultivable land of up to 2 hectare.

Apart from direct income support to farmers, Goyal, in the interim budget for 2019-20, also announced extended interest subsidy on loans availed for animal husbandry and fishery as well as to those farmers affected by severe natural calamities.

The government also decided to increase standard deduction from existing Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 and also raised TDS threshold on interest earned on bank/ post office deposits from Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000.

New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI): With 35 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and their units being lined up for a strategic sale, the Finance Ministry is planning to streamline processes to cut down the time for the outright sale of such stateowned companies.

Taking a cue from the ongoing strategic sale of Pawan Hans, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) is keen that the long-drawn sale process of CPSEs be simplified so that more than one company could be taken up for the sell-off simultaneously.

“We are going to correct the procedure (for strategic sale). It is a bit long and long winding, which was okay initially as everybody had to take a lot of precautions. Now also we will take precaution, but we understand how to go ahead. The process is very important to my mind for strategic disinvestment and that is going to be our endeavour (to simplify it),” DIPAM Secretary Atanu Chakraborty told PTI in an interview.

NITI Aayog recently submitted to the DIPAM the fifth list of CPSEs, profitable as well as non-profitable, which can go in for a strategic sale. This takes the total number of CPSEs identified for strategic disinvestment to 35. “The companies are more or less defined for strategic disinvestment. The fifth tranche has already come

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Somebody may simply say that other than that you are bang on target or better. So there’s not much of a change from that perspective,” the Secretary said, adding that in real numbers, the gap between 3.3 per cent and 3.4 per cent was even smaller, and between about Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,000 crore.

“Many people have been saying they probably feared worse. They were thinking that possibly this will be 3.5 or 3.7 per cent.

So the government managed to stick to the fiscal deficit as it is.

“That is what is also reflected in our borrowing.

We have not revised our borrowing targets much.

Next year’s borrowing is also almost flat at the current year. So I think there is no real concern to be feeling bad about,” he added.

The Interim Budget announced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday reflected a slippage in deficit targets for 2018-19 and 2019-20 by 10 and 30 basis points respectively to 3.4 per cent of the GDP for each fiscal.

Goyal to address RBI 35 CPSEs lined up for strategic sale board on February 9

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New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS): Ruling out fiscal deficit as a real concern, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said the government has managed to stick to the fiscal consolidation path and if one considers the revised GDP numbers released earlier this week, it has done even better than the targets.

He said if one ignores the Rs 20,000 crore provision allocated for direct income scheme for farmers in the current fiscal, the government was bang on target or might have even done better than the 3.3 per cent fiscal deficit target set in the Budget Estimates.

“Also, the revised numbers for GDP have come now and according to that, the fiscal deficit would be only 3.2 per cent. So we are, in fact, doing better,” he told Times Now TV channel.

The government on Thursday revised the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates by 110 basis points from 7.1 per cent to 8.2 per cent for 2016-17 and by 50 basis points from 6.7 per cent to 7.2 per cent for

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May ‘determined’ to leave EU in March

London, Feb 3 (Agencies): Theresa May has said she is “determined” to deliver Brexit on time, ahead of talks on the Irish backstop. According to BBC, writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister said she would return to Brussels with a “fresh mandate, new ideas and a renewed determination”.

MPs have voted to seek an “alternative arrangement” to guarantee the Northern Ireland border stays open after Brexit.

But the Irish deputy prime minister has said “there are no credible alternative arrangements” to the proposal.

Writing in the Sunday Times, Simon Coveney said: “The EU will not renegotiate the withdrawal agreement and there will be no withdrawal agreement without the backstop.”

Mr Coveney said the backstop was required to “ensure the protection of the Good Friday Agreement” which ended 30 years of armed struggle in Northern Ireland. However, Interna-

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tional Trade Secretary Liam Fox said it was “irresponsible” for the EU and the Irish Republic to say they will not discuss changing the backstop in the withdrawal agreement.

And some Conservative backbench MPs, including senior Tory Brexiteer Steve Baker, have said they still have other issues with the Brexit deal.

The backstop forms part of the withdrawal agreement negotiated by the UK and EU and is aimed at keeping the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic open after Brexit. The UK is due to leave the EU at 23:00 GMT on March 29, when

the two-year time limit on withdrawal negotiations enforced by the Article 50 process expires.

Some MPs have suggested Britain will need more time to negotiate its exit to avoid crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt conceded on Thursday that “extra time” might be needed to get “critical legislation” related to Brexit through Parliament.

But Mrs May has insisted the departure date will not change, writing in the Telegraph that she would “deliver Brexit on time”.

Mrs May said she rejected the suggestion “that seeking alternative arrangements for the backstop constituted ‘ripping up the Good Friday Agreement’”.

The prime minister added that MPs wanted the government to go back to Brussels to renegotiate the deal after the Commons voted in favour of Tory backbencher Sir Graham Brady’s amendment on Tuesday that called for “alternative arrangements” to be found.

Queen Elizabeth to be evacuated in case of Brexit unrest : report

L ONDON , F e b 3 (Agencies): British officials have revived Cold War emergency plans to relocate the royal family should there be riots in London if Britain suffers a disruptive departure from the European Union next month, two Sunday newspapers reported.

“These emergency evacuation plans have been in existence since the Cold War, but have now been repurposed in the event of civil disorder following a no-deal Brexit,” the Sunday Times said, quoting an unnamed source from the government’s Cabinet Office, which handles sensitive administrative issues.

The Mail on Sunday also said it had learnt of plans to move the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, to safe locations away from London.

Britain’s government is struggling to get parliamentary support for a

Brexit transition agreement with the EU before the departure date of March 29, and the government and businesses are preparing contingency plans for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.

Business groups have warned of widespread disruption if there are lengthy delays to EU imports due to new customs checks, and even possible shortages of food and medicine.

Last month an annual speech by the 92-year-old queen to a local women’s group was widely interpreted in Britain as a call for politicians to reach agreement over Brexit.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Conservative lawmaker and keen supporter of Brexit, told the Mail on Sunday he believed the plans showed unnecessary panic by officials over a no-deal Brexit, as senior royals had remained in London during World War Two bombing.

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Gabbard officially launches 2020 presidential election campaign Honolulu, Feb 3 (IANS): Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu US Congresswoman, has officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign in Hawaii.

“It is this principle of service above self that is at the heart of every soldier, at the heart of every service member, and it is in this spirit that today I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America,” CNN quoted Gabbard as saying said on Saturday at an event here.

“I will bring this soldier’s principles to the White House, restoring the values of dignity, honour and respect to the presidency and above all else, love for our people and love for our country.

“I ask you to join me, join me in putting this spirit, this spirit of service above self at the forefront and to stand up against the forces of greed and corruption.

“The road ahead will not be easy. The battles will

US fake university: India protest after students arrested LONDON, FEB 3 (AGENCIES): India has made a diplomatic protest to the US after 129 Indian students were arrested for enrolling in a fake university.

The University of Farmington, advertised as based in Michigan state, was run by undercover agents from the Department of Homeland Security to expose “pay-to-stay” immigration fraud. Prosecutors say those who enrolled knew that the facility would be illegal.

However, Indian officials say the students may have been duped.

On Saturday, the Indian Ministry of External

Affairs (MEA) issued the protest to the US embassy in Delhi, expressing concern over the arrests and demanding consular access to those detained.

“Our concern over the dignity and wellbeing of the detained students and the need for immediate consular access for Indian officials to the detainees was reiterated,” the ministry said.

The fake university was set up in 2015 to try to catch foreign nationals who had initially travelled to the US on student visas and wanted to stay in the country, US media reported.

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showed pictures of students in classes and libraries, or relaxing around a grassy campus.

It advertised tuition for undergraduates at $8,500 (£6,500) a year and $11,000 a year for graduate students.

It also had a fake Facebook page with a calendar of events. But court papers released last week showed that the employees of the University of Farmington were undercover agents for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). The “campus” was an office at a business park in a Detroit suburb.

The indictment, filed in the District Court for the

Eastern District of Michigan, said the students knew the scheme was illegal.

Prosecutors say the spurious university was being used as a “pay to stay” scheme - allowing people who entered the country legally as students to extend their stay and work by transferring to it.

A total of 130 students - including 129 from India were arrested on Wednesday and charged with civil immigration charges, the Detroit Free Press reported.

The students face possible deportation if convicted.

Separately, eight people who allegedly acted

as recruiters were charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud and “harbouring aliens for profit”.

The Indian government said the students could have been tricked into enrolling.

“We have urged the US side to share full details and regular updates of the students with the government, to release them from detention at the earliest and not to resort to deportation against their will,” MEA added.

Some immig ration advocates in the US also believe innocent foreigners were trapped by the government.

Ravi Mannam, an im-

migration attorney in Atlanta, told the Detroit Free Press that the sting “kind of hooked these students by promising them credits for their previous master’s programmes”.

Meanwhile a telephone hotline for worried relatives of those being held has been set up at the Indian embassy in Washington, the Times of India reported. The US embassy in Delhi confirmed it had received the note of protest but made no further statement.

US immigration authorities have resorted to increasingly tough enforcement tactics in recent years.

Tulsi Gabbard be tough.

The obstacles great, but I know when we stand united by our love for our people and for our country, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome. There is no battle we cannot win,” said Gabbard, who is not of Indian descent but comes from a Hindu family in Hawaii.

The official launch of the 37-year-old four-term Democratic congresswoman’s campaign gives her presidential bid a chance at a reset after weeks of discord heading into the announcement.

Gabbard, an Iraq War

veteran who gained national prominence in 2016 as an outspoken supporter of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, will run for President as an anti-interventionalist Democrat who supports a populist economic agenda.

While the Congresswoman has highlighted health care access, criminal justice reform and climate change as key platform issues for her presidential run, her tenure in Congress has been defined by her anti-interventionist foreign policy positions.

Gabbard, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, is the only military veteran to declare her candidacy and could be relying on her two tours in the Middle East to differentiate her from many Democratic presidential candidates, including Indian and African-Jamaican descent Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Housing Secretary Julian Castro.

Pope following Yemen crisis with ‘great worry’ VATICAN CITY, Feb 3 (Agencies): Pope Francis, who will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, said he is following the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with great worry and urged all sides to respect international agreements and ensure food reaches suffering Yemenis.

“The population is exhausted by the long conflict and many, many children are suffering from hunger but they are not able to get to food deposits. The cry of these children and their parents rises up to God,” he told tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square during his regular Sunday

address. “I appeal to all sides involved and to the international community to urgently press for respect of the agreements that have been reached, to guarantee the distribution of food, and work for the good of the population.”

“There are children who are hungry, they are thirsty, they don’t have medicine,” he added. The UAE has played a leading role in the Saudi-led military coalition waging a nearly four-year war against the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen in a conflict which has pushed the poorest country on the peninsula to the brink of famine.

Maduro calls for early parliamentary polls CARACAS, Feb 3 (Agencies): Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro threatened on Saturday to bring forward parliamentary elections in a bid to sideline opposition leader Juan Guaido’s challenge to his authority.

According to AFP, Guaido is the parliament president but declared himself acting president of the country on January 23.

The National Assembly head led a mass opposition street protest in Caracas on Saturday demanding Maduro resign and hold new presidential elections.

But speaking at a rival pro-regime rally celebrating the 20th anniversary of the socialist revolution led by his predecessor Hugo Chavez, Maduro said he was in favor of a Constituent Assembly proposal to bring forward to this year parliamentary elections set for the end of 2020.

“I agree and I will hold to this decision,” said Maduro, who was making his first public appearance in six months.

Nicolas Maduro “They (the opposition) want to bring forward elections, let’s have elections,” he said defiantly.

Four major European nations -- Britain, France, Germany and Spain -- have said they will join the United States and several Latin American countries in recognizing Guaido as interim president if Maduro doesn’t call presidential elections by midnight on Sunday.

The National Assembly is the only branch of government in opposition control. However, it has been powerless since 2016 when the regime-loyalist dominated Supreme Court

stripped it of its powers.

Maduro created the Constituent Assembly in 2017 to replace parliament, with the new body announcing itself the institution with supreme power in the country.

When new parliamentary elections are held, the opposition could lose its majority.

Backed by increasing international support, Guaido has been stepping up the pressure on Maduro in a bid to force him from office.

He claims to have the constitutional right to set up a transitional government ahead of new presidential elections as the National Assembly has declared Maduro a “usurper” over his controversial re-election last year.

Several opposition leaders were unable to stand in that election having been jailed, exiled or barred, leading opposition parties to boycott. The US, European Union and Organization of America States all dismissed the election as fraudulent.

India must stop blaming Pak for its problems: Qureshi Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that India should stop blaming Islamabad for its problems as it has no intention of interfering in New Delhi’s internal affairs.

Talking to the media here on Saturday, the Minister said it was not a big issue if he had a telephone conversation with senior Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, reports Dawn news.

Qureshi on January 29 telephoned Mirwaiz Farooq

Shah Mahmood Qureshi to brief him about Islamabad’s efforts to highlight the human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir blamed on India and also to invite him to a confer-

ence being held in Britain’s House of Commons.

“India gets annoyed if the Kashmir issue is highlighted despite the fact that it is a resolvable issue,” he said.

He said the real face of India would be exposed by presenting Pakistan’s point of view on the issue at the international conference.

The Minister said regardless of which party wins the next election in India, Pakistan would reciprocate “good gestures” by the new government in New Delhi.

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DGA Awards: Winners List Michael Jackson’s family to fight child abuse accusers T

he 71st annual Directors Guild of America Awards were handed out Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Aisha Tyler hosted the 2019 DGA Awards, which took place at the Hollywood & Highland Center’s Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.

At its ceremony the DGA acknowledged the work of this year’s most prominent directors in television and film. Both seasoned and first-time helmers were nominated for their directing skills in documentary and feature films, TV series, children’s programs and more. Among this year’s nominees were Bradley Cooper, Boots Riley, Daina Reid and Donald Glover.

Alfonso Cuaron took home the award for best

feature film for Roma.

Also at the ceremony, Ron Howard presented the Frank Capra Achievement Award to unit production manager Kathleen McGill.

Mimi (Marian) Deaton was presented with the 2019 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award.

Don Mischer, a master of directing live TV, was named the recipient of the DGA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction, one of the guild’s highest honors.

Meanwhile, presenters at the 2019 DGA Awards included past winners Paris Barclay, Guillermo del Toro, Ron Howard and Jordan Peele, along with Yalitza Aparicio, Christian Bale, Paris Barclay, Linda Cardellini, Marina de Tavira, Sam Elliott, Tony Hale ,Laura

Harrier, Dennis Haysbert, Brian Tyree Henry, Dolores Huerta, Quincy Jones, Stan Lathan, Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Paulson, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Octavia Spencer, John David Washington and Constance Wu. Feature Film: Alfonso Cuaron-Roma (Netflix).

First-Time Feature Film: Bo Burnham-Eighth Grade (A24).

Dramatic Series: Adam McKay-Succession, “Celebration” (HBO).

Comedy Series: Bill Hader-Barr y, “Chapter One: Make Your Mark” (HBO).

Movies for Television and Limited Series: Ben Stiller-Escape at Dannemora (Showtime).

Variety/Talk/News/ Sports (Regularly Scheduled Programming): Don Roy King- Saturday Night

Live, “Adam Driver; Kanye West” (NBC).

Variety/Talk/News/ Sports (Specials): Louis J. Horvitz-The 60th Grammy Awards (CBS).

Reality Prog rams: Russell Norman-The Final Table, “Japan” (Netflix).

Children’s Programs: Ja c k Ja m e s o n - S e s a m e Street, “When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special” (HBO).

Documentary: Tim Wardle-Three Identical Strangers (Neon and CNN Films).

Commercials: Spike Jonze (MJZ).

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ate singer Michael Jacksons family has decided to fight child abuse accusers with its own movie.

Michael's nephew Taj, 45, is preparing a "series of rebuttal films" to counter the "vicious and calculated lies" of Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

Both Safechuck, 40, and Robson, 36, claim that they were repeatedly abused in childhood by Michael, in a new documentary "Leaving Neverland".

But former boyband singer Taj -- son of MJ's brother Tito -- is planning to call on celebrities and former child companions

of the superstar, including Macauley Culkin, to defend him. A friend of the family told thesun.co.uk: "The Jacksons are not tak-

ing this lying down and are working on a fight back video. Taj and his brothers knew Wade and James and spent time with them. They

see their documentary as a complete betrayal and an elaborate plan for fame and attention.

"For so many years both those men said they loved Michael and denied all molestation". The Jackson estate described coverage of director Dan Reed's "Leaving Neverland" documentary as a "public lynching" after it made a debut at the Sundance Film Festival last week. The film contained graphic allegations of abuse by Michael against Safechuck and Robson, shocking movie critics who went along to the four-hour screening.

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Chümoukedima Town Cultural Nite 2019 held

Organisers with the guests and cultural troupes.

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hümoukedima Town Cultural Nite 2019, a prog ramme on District Level was held on Saturday at Chümoukedima Town Council Hall, Chümoukedima Dimapur under the theme “Promotion of Art & Culture” Organised by Altrura Society (AuS) in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Dimapur, Chümoukedima Town Council and Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town.

In the introductory address Phyobemo Lotha DYC, NYK Dimapur spoke on the view to encourage and cultivate rich cultural values among the youths in India, He express his happiness and encouraged the youths to preserve and promote our rich cultures with the rest of the country.

Chümoukedima Town Council, EAC & Administrator-Thejavizo Nakhro in his welcome address lauded the Altrura Society and copartners for organizing the event, he encourages young artists to popularize traditions and take part in the art and cultural activities.

Chümoukedima Village chairman-Razouvotuo Chatsu shared a brief history on ‘A journey of Chümoukedima Town Towards Multiculturalism’ he stressed on the importance of promotion of Art and culture in order to facilitate understanding and appreciate their art and cultural aspects and explore the fraternal links with one another in preserving and promoting the same. Opportunity and platform to rural youth to exhibit their

skill upgradation should be provided he added.

Several cultural troops including Angami, Ao, Sumi, Lotha, Phom, Kuki, Yimchunger, Sangtam, Rengma, Kachari and Chakhesang performed during the cultural session.

The programmed was chaired by AuS member Zakiesielie Chüsi, while invocation was pronounced

by RBCC pastor Kenyi Tep. Vote of thanks was proposed by AuS president Visakuolie Medom and benediction was said by YBCC pastor K Akhum.

More than 250 delegates from in and around Chümoukedima Villages, besides guests and elders from different tribes attended the programme.

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Apple to celebrate February as ‘Heart Month’

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The iPhone-maker claims to continue to receive letters from users who vouch Apple Watch has helped them identify heart conditions, seek medical treatment, lose weight and get active.

“We hope this Activity Challenge and these conversations about heart health will motivate more customers to make regular physical activity a part of their lives,” said Jay Balhnik, Senior Director, Apple.

Apple Watch users who close their “Exercise Ring” seven days in a row from February 8 to 14 would also earn a special badge and stickers for Messages on Valentine’s Day, the post added.

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pple marks February as “Heart Month” during which the company will educate people about their heart health and bring an “Activity Challenge” for Apple Watch users.

“Apple will host ‘Heart Health with Apple’ sessions in Apple Stores in New York, Chicago and San Francisco with celebrity fitness trainer Jeanette Jenkin where the attendees will hear a discussion about heart health,” the company’s blog-post said on Friday. The participants would also be part of a new ‘Health and Fitness Walk’ and take brisk walks with Apple Watch around their community.

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West Indies players celebrate after beating England by 10 wickets in the second Test in Antigua.

A n t i g ua , F e b 3 (Agencies): Windies are celebrating a famous series win after beating England by 10 wickets in the second Test in Antigua.

Faced with a firstinnings deficit of 119, England’s batsmen again failed to deliver as they were bowled out for just 132 midway through the evening session.

Kemar Roach (4-52) and Jason Holder (4-43) ended with four wickets apiece and the Windies openers knocked off the 14 runs required amid jubilant scenes at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium,

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to put the home side 2-0 up with one Test to play in the series.

The series is the Windies’ first triumph over a major Test-playing nation, home or away, since they beat New Zealand in 2012.

England had started the day brightly, taking the final four Windies wickets for just 34 runs although there was time for Darren Bravo (50) to reach his halfcentury from 215 balls, the slowest by a West Indian in Tests, before he was the last man out, stumped off Moeen Ali (3-62).

The England openers survived the four overs

before lunch and, although Joe Denly was dropped by Kraigg Brathwaite at fine leg before getting off the mark, their stand reached 35 before another collapse ensued.

Rory Burns guided Holder’s first ball of the day to John Campbell at third slip, attempting to cut a ball that nipped back at him, before the Windies skipper beat Jonny Bairstow’s booming drive to peg back off stump.

Alzarri Joseph (2-12), playing despite his mother passing away overnight, then removed Joe Root (7), given out caught behind after a review, and Denly

(17), who lost his off stump after shouldering arms.

Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes - after being dropped on nought by Campbell - got through to tea but Roach bowled Stokes (11), via a thick inside edge, soon after the interval and made a mess of Ali’s stumps in his next over.

There was a brief counter from Buttler and Ben Foakes (13) but a hooping in-swinger from Roach did for the latter, lbw, and England’s chances evaporated completely when Buttler (24) was caught on the crease by Holder.

Sam Curran (13no) struck a pair of boundaries but he was left stranded as Roach hit Stuart Broad plumb in front and James Anderson chipped Holder’s slower ball to Joseph at mid on.

It took just 2.1 overs for the home side to complete the win and Campbell sealed it in style, smashing Anderson over midwicket for six.

But while Windies bask in the glory of a thoroughly-deserved series win, England must regroup ahead of the third Test in St Lucia, where they will be targeting a consolation win.

Germany, Australia advance in Davis Cup Paris, Feb 3 (Agencies): Former winners Germany and Australia were among 12 qualifiers that secured their places on Saturday in the revamped Davis Cup finals week that will take place in Madrid in November.

Germany, who completed a 5-0 rout of Hungary, are the only country represented by a player in the world’s top 10 at this weekend’s qualifiers.

The Germans won their first two singles rubbers on Friday and Tim Puetz and Jan-Lennard Struff beat Gabor Boros and Peter Nagy 6-2 6-3 in the doubles on Saturday to give their team an unassailable lead in Frankfurt. World number three Alexander Zverev beat Boros in straight sets in the singles before Philipp Kohlschreiber completed the drubbing by defeating David Szintai 6-7(5) 6-3 10-5.

Australia romped to a 4-0 win over Bosnia. John Peers and Jordan Thompson beat Tomislav Brkic and Mirza Basic in Saturday’s doubles to put the tie beyond Bosnia’s reach, allowing Hewitt to hand teenager Alexei Popyrin a Davis Cup debut in the dead rubber. The 19year-old rewarded his captain’s faith with a gutsy 6-1 7-6(2) victory over Nerman Fatic in Adelaide.

Parma hold Juventus 3-3 in Serie A

Players of Juventus and Parma fight for the ball during their Serie A match.

Milan, Feb 3 (Agencies): Gervinho scored twice as Parma came back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 at Serie A leaders Juventus on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo also scored twice - making him Serie A’s leading scorer with 17 goals - to put Juve in command but a brilliant flicked goal by Gervinho followed by a stoppage-time equaliser meant the Turin side’s lead over Napoli was cut to nine points.

Juve went ahead in the 36th minute when Ronaldo collected Blaise Matuidi’s

Australia in control of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka

CANBERRA , F e b 3 (Agencies): Usman Khawaja found his scoring touch and fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to his fiery best as Australia moved within sight of victory in the second test against Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval on Sunday.

After Australia, on course for a first series win since beating England early last year, set the tourists an improbable 516 for victory openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne survived some nervy moments to take Sri Lanka to 17 before bad light ended the third day’s play.

Starc picked up his 10th five-wicket haul, and his first since his 5-34 against South Africa in Durban last March,

Spurs can stay in title race: Poch London, Feb 3 (Agencies): Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham have what it takes to remain in the title race for the rest of the season.

Spurs moved up to second in the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday thanks to Heung-Min Son’s late goal.

It leaves Tottenham four points behind leaders Liverpool and one ahead of Manchester City in third, although they have played one more game than both their rivals.

Pochettino says there is no reason why Tottenham cannot keep pace at the top of the table until May. “We don’t need to be in some position like today to convince ourselves about our capacity, our potential or the possibility to win. We always believe in ourselves,” said the Spurs boss.

“We are there because we believe in ourselves.

Then it’s if we are capable to fight until the end, to keep our position or to be close to our opponents and fight to be champions.

Today, we are there because we deserve to be there. We will see what happens in the future.”

It will take some effort for Tottenham to claim a maiden Premier League title, given the fact they have lost six games so far.

But they have got themselves into second place by winning the rest, breaking the Premier League record for most consecutive games without a draw - 29 going back to last season.

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Mitchell Starc celebrates with team-mates after taking a wicket during the third day of 2nd test match.

as Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 215 to take a firstinnings lead of 319.

Australia did not get off to a great start in their second innings as they lost Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and Marnus Labuschagne cheaply. But Khawaja and first-innings centurion Travis

Head combined for a stand of 159 as Australia declared their second innings closed on 196-3.

Captain Tim Paine called the batsmen in after Khawaja completed his eighth test hundred.

The left-hander enjoyed the moment, having scored

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only one fifty in the home summer. He remained unbeaten on 101 while Head made 59 not out.

Earlier, Starc bowled with pace and aggression to pick up the first two to fall on Sunday, then returned after lunch to polish off the tail and finish with figures of 5-54.

Kusal Perera did not return to bat for the touring side after being hit on his helmet by a delivery from fast bowler Jhye Richardson.

He retired hurt on 29 but Ratnayake suggested he may return on Monday.

Karunaratne, who was taken to hospital on Saturday after being hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer, returned to the crease after Perera’s departure and completed

a gritty half-century before edging Starc to Kurtis Patterson at gully to be out for 59.

Starc took 15 wickets in five tests during the India series and the opener against Sri Lanka but faced heavy criticism for some wayward bowling that prompted calls for Paine to take the new ball off his hands.

The left-arm quick was back to his best on Sunday, testing batsmen with short-pitched deliveries, one of which accounted for Dhananjaya de Silva, who lost his balance going for a pull shot and dislodged a bail with his bat to be out for 25. Starc dismissed Dilruwan Perera and Vishwa Fernando in his first over after lunch to complete his first five-wicket haul.

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pass in the penalty area and, although slipping, managed to produce a shot which deflected off a defender and beat Luigi Sepe.

Juventus were awarded a penalty for a foul on Martin Caceres at the end of the first half but the referee revoked it after a reviewing it through Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Daniele Rugani put Juventus 2-0 ahead in the 62nd minute after a series of ricochets, Antonino Barilla headed one back two minutes later and Ronaldo restored Juve’s two-goal

lead with a towering header in the 66th minute.

Former Arsenal and Roma forward Gervinho reduced the arrears again by turning in Juraj Kucka’s low cross with a clever back-heeled flick at the near post in the 74th minute.

Deep into stoppage time, Juventus failed to clear the ball and Roberto Inglese forced his way to the goal-line and pulled the ball back for Gervinho, who scored with a shot which Mattia Perin got his hand to but could not stop.

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AOSANEN AO (09/01/1954 – 25/01/2019) We the family members of Late Aosanen (Mongsenyimti), wish to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our many friends, neighbors, churches and different organizations for the expressions of sympathy, prayers and gestures of kindness extended to our family during this darkest hour of our lives. The true spirit of love, respect and honour shown to us was a source of strength and solace that will remain etched in our hearts forever.

We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually, but it is our prayer that our good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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24/05/1980 – 04/02/2014 Five years have passed since you left us to be with our Heavenly Father.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

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India beat NZ to seal ODI series 4-1

India’s players celebrate with the series trophy after beating New Zealand in their fifth one day international at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

WELLINGTON, Feb 3 (Agencies): Ambati Rayudu struck a sparkling 90 in tough conditions to help India overcome the loss of four early wickets and beat New Zealand by 35 runs in the final one-day international in Wellington on Sunday, sealing a 4-1 series victory.

With the series already safe, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma sent his men in to bat on a moist surface and the tourists found themselves struggling on 18 for four. Matt Henry did the early damage, uprooting

Sharma’s off-stump with the batsman on two, before enticing Shikhar Dhawan (6) to play a loose shot that was taken by Trent Boult at third man.

Shubman Gill (7) was the next player sent back

by Henry, poking a routine catch to Mitchell Santner at square cover, before Boult rattled MS Dhoni’s off-stump to claim a prized scalp for a single run.

It was left to Rayudu to mount a salvage mission, which the right-hander duly did, staying at the crease for 113 deliveries

and being abetted by Vijay Shankar (45).

“After we lost four wickets, all we needed was somebody to show application. The partnership between Rayudu and Vijay Shankar turned the game for us,” Sharma said.

Kedar Jadhav (34) kept the scoreboard ticking over and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (45) cut loose at the end with five sixes and two fours to set the Kiwis a 253-run victory target. New Zealand lost Henry Nicholls (8) early on, while his strike partner

Man United beat Leicester 1-0

Manchester United players came together in celebration after Marcus Rashford scored a goal during their EPL match against Leicester city on Sunday.

L on d on , F e b 3 (Agencies): Marcus Rashford continued his fine form as Manchester United moved to within two points of the top four with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Leicester City.

The 21-year-old forward, making his 100th Premier League appearance for the Red Devils, notched his eighth goal in his last 13 outings when he coolly collected Paul Pogba’s sublime pass and

lashed home on nine minutes.

The result means United remain unbeaten under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solsjkjaer, winning nine of his 10 matches in charge.

The Red Devils are up to fifth in the table, just two points adrift of Chelsea in fourth spot.

Leicester were the better side in the second half and showed just why they have enjoyed success in recent displays against Man

City, Chelsea and Liverpool. The Foxes created a series of good chances but Harvey Barnes, Jamie Vardy and substitute Rachid Ghezzal couldn’t find a way past David De Gea. Claude Puel’s men remain 11th in the table and will look to go again when they travel to Tottenham next weekend. United will aim to maintain their upward trajectory under Solsjkaer when they visit struggling Fulham.

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Colin Munro (24) lasted 19 balls, with Mohammed Shami accounting for both openers.

Ross Taylor was the next to go after Pandya trapped him leg before on one. Replays showed the ball would have gone over the stumps, but Taylor did not review on the advice of skipper Kane Williamson at the other end.

Williamson took 72 balls to get to 39, but he was caught by Dhawan at deep mid-wicket off a Jadhav delivery to leave New Zealand on 105 for four.

To m L a t h a m a n d James Neesham mounted a fightback before Yuzvendra Chahal struck twice in succession to remove Latham (37) and Colin de Grandhomme (11).

Neesham (44) was run out by Dhoni who, spotting the batsman out of his crease following an appeal for lbw, picked up the ball and knocked off the bails.

That broke New Zealand’s spirit and Pandya, Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar cleaned up the tail and secured victory.

Brief scores: India: 252/10 (Ambati Rayudu 90; Hardik Pandya 45; Matt Henry 4/35) against New Zealand: 217/10 (James Neesham 44, Kane Williamson 39; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/41)

Madrid, Feb 3 (IANS): FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has said star player Leo Messi is slightly doubtful for the first leg of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.

Messi underlined his importance to Barca again on Saturday night as he scored both goals to allow his side come back from 0-2 to claim 2-2 draw against Valencia.

But he ended the game limping after receiving a blow to his right thigh, setting alarm bells at the Camp Nou. “He has a problem, but we don’t know its seriousness,” Valverde said after the game.

S h a r i n g d e t a i l s, Valverde said the striker was “good, but we are going to do some tests to see how serious the problem is. We hope he gets better early.”

“We will wait to see what doctors say. Although we don’t think it is going to be very bad,” said the coach.

Valverde also said had Messi’s injury been serious, he would have asked to be substituted. “But he didn’t say anything,” he added.

“If he’s fit, he’ll play, if he isn’t someone else will play,” he remarked.

Private search for Sala plane underway

Barcelona held 2-2 by Valencia in La Liga

L on d on , F e b 3 (Agencies): The private underwater search for the missing plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson is underway.

Chief investigator David Mearns, who is a shipwreck hunter and marine biologist, will lead the underwater search with two vessels conducting sonar surveys off Guernsey.

Mearns has said they will cooperate with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), who will be providing one of the vessels.

The search for the wreckage has been narrowed to four square nautical miles - it lies 24 miles (38.6km) north of Guernsey towards the French coast.

Cushions believed to be from the plane were washed up on a beach near Surtainville on France’s Cotentin Peninsula.

The plane carrying Cardiff City’s January signing Sala and pilot Ibbotson disappeared while flying over the English Channel on January 21.

NWA officials after the press conference at NWA office, AMK Building Kohima on Sunday.

(R) American wrestler Rung Lian Ceu.

Correspondent

Kohima, Feb 3 (NPN): The 12th Open Naga Wrestling Meet 2019, hosted by Angami Wrestling Association, will be held on March 7 in Kohima.

Announcing this in a press conference at NWA office, Kohima on Sunday, Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) president Neivikuolie Khatsu said the total cash prize for this year has been enhanced to Rs 6.10 lakh.

The champion will receive a cash award of Rs 2 lakh while the second position will pocket Rs 1.50 lakh. The third and fourth position will receive Rs 1. lakh and Rs 70,000 respectively. The quarterfinalists will get Rs 10,000 each and the losing pre-quarterfinalists will also receive Rs 5000

each. The best tactic wrestler will pocket Rs 10,000.

Therefore, interested wrestlers have been asked to contact their respective wrestling association or NWA. Meanwhile, American wrestler Rung Lian Ceu will be coming to Nagaland to participate in the forthcoming Naga wrestling meet.

NWA president Khatsu said Ceu is the reigning US and Myanmar wrestling champion. He will be coming along with Ang Cung, chairman of Chin World Wrestling. NWA officials said they are expected to reach Nagaland latest by March 5.

NWA will also have interactive session with USA wrestling association during the visit to discuss future plans to develop wrestling, the president said. Apart

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi fights for the ball during their match against Valencia.

Ba r c elona , F e b 3 (IANS): FC Barcelona roared back from a twogoal deficit after a brace by superstar Lionel Messi, but the Catalans had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Valencia in the La Liga action.

First-placed Barca came out sluggish at Camp Nou here just four days before the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final showdown against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper MarcAndre ter Stegen forced to save a close-range shot

by Dani Parejo and then Denis Cheryshev firing the rebound off the far post.

The hosts recovered quickly from those rocky opening minutes though, as they proceeded to dominate ball possession and create scoring chances of their own.

Messi was just off the mark on a free kick, while Valencia net minder Neto needed to come up with two outstanding saves to deny shots by Philippe Coutinho and Sergi Roberto.

But Valencia waited patiently for chances on the counter-attack and struck the first blow of the game in the 24th minute.

On the play, Parejo

stole the ball from Messi deep in Valencia’s half of the field, Rodrigo led the charge down the field and Kevin Gameiro provided the finishing touch with a shot past a helpless ter Stegen.

Things then got more complicated for the hosts after the referee awarded Valencia a questionable penalty on a play in which Sergi Roberto knocked Daniel Wass to the ground in the area.

Parejo scored from the 12-yard mark to make the score 2-0.

The crowd was stunned, although Barca began their

from the international wrestler, NWA are also expecting wrestlers from Delhi, Jharkhand and Maharashtra to take part in the meet. All India Traditional Wrestling & Pankration Federation (AITWPF) general secretary, Shailendra Kumar Pathak and C.A Tomballi will be attending the wrestling meet, NWA informed.

Highlighting some of the upcoming yearly event for this year, NWA said they will be hosting its first state level indoor belt wrestling championship in the month of October-November.

Two Naga wrestlers, Vechita Khesoh and Keduovilie Zumu, will also be participating in the International Ethnofestival 2019 under belt wrestling category on invitation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 9 onwards.

comeback just seven minutes later when Messi scored from the penalty spot after Nelson Semedo was fouled in the area.

Jordi Alba was inserted for Semedo after the break, and the penetration he provided down the left side changed the complexion of the match.

Barcelona’s assault on Valencia’s goal came in waves, although Neto managed to preserve his team’s lead for a while longer by saving shots by Messi and Carles Alena.

At the other end of the field, Valencia sought to widen their lead back to two with counter-attacks but could get nothing else past ter Stegen, who denied Rodrigo in a one-on-one opportunity at the 61-minute mark. The Spanish forward also missed out a golden opportunity in the 63rd minute when he received a cross from Cheryshev but sent his close-range shot into the stands.

The visitors’ failure to secure an insurance goal proved costly one minute later when Messi received the ball just outside the penalty box and fired a leftfooted shot inside the near post past Neto for the game’s final score.

Chelsea can beat Man City: Hazard

Eden Hazard

London, Feb 3 (Agencies): Eden Hazard believes Chelsea can repeat their surprise victory over Manchester City when the sides meet again next week.

The Blues responded from the humiliating 4-0 loss at Bournemouth - their worst league defeat in over 22 years - by beating Huddersfield 5-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Hazard scored twice

to take his season’s tally to 15, while Gonzalo Higuain netted a brace for his first goals for Chelsea, who travel to the Etihad Stadium next Sunday.

Chelsea have lost five of their last 13 Premier League games, but one of the wins in that period was the December 8 defeat of City, which came as a surprise to Pep Guardiola’s men, who had been un-

beaten in their 21 previous games. “It’s going to be a different game than two or three months ago,” Hazard told Chelsea TV. “I think they will have the ball. City have these kind of players to play together. We will defend well and then we will score one goal or two.”

The City match is the first of a difficult run, which includes the February 24 Carabao Cup final against the same opponents.

Chelsea also face Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round on February 18, either side of Europa League last-32 legs with Malmo of Sweden, and then clash with Tottenham in the Premier League after the Wembley final.

“We need to be focused,” Hazard said.

“This month is going to be hard, but we are Chelsea.

We can beat everyone if we want.”

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