February 5, 2021

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Rio presses NE states to push Centre Oppn tears into govt’s handling of farmers’ stir for more additional financial assistance Stop monologue, start dialogue - Oppn to Centre -

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed disruptions and slogan shouting

by Opposition MPs against the Narendra Modi government over the three farm laws. Amid the din, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced a Bill to further amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers’ agitation, saying BJP ministers “believe in monologue and not dialogue” as trenches have been

A view of the Lok Sabha during ongoing session, Thursday. (LSTV/PTI)

dug, barbed wires put up and spikes installed when bridges should have been built to win over farmers.

Speaker Om Birla asked the sloganeering Opposition MPs to return to their seats.

However, his assurance that they will be given time to raise their issues failed to cut the ice.

Senior MPs Jyotiraditya Scindia and Swapan Dasgupta led the Centre’s

side, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien lashed out at the Government for its action against protesting farmers and those who support them.

In Lok Sabha, the ruckus continued as the Opposition decided not allow any other discussion before a debate on the situation of protesting farmers. The floor

leaders of various parties met at the Congress office in Parliament and decided on a joint strategy against the government. As soon as the House assembled at 4 pm, members of the Opposition started shouting slogans against the government and the three farm laws.

“Question Hour is the right of MPs... This behaviour is not good and I again request you all to return to your seats so that the House proceedings run properly,” said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. But the Opposition members refused to relent forcing Birla to adjourn the House till 5 pm after about 20 minutes of proceedings.

Congress MP, Digvijay Singh said even the RSSsupported Bharatiya Kisan Sangh was opposed to some

of the government’s moves.

“In democracy, if people’s sentiments are seen as revolution than it is autocracy.

You have got majority but dissent is essence of democracy,” Singh said.

O’Brien said he will move a Bill to repeal the three laws and asked the Centre to accept it. “You repeal these bills (farm laws).

There is a way to do it.

Eighteen months’ pause you will put on these (laws), but how?” he asked.

In Rajya Sabha, RJD leader Manoj Jha said: “With folded hands, I request you to please understand the pain of farmers.

In harsh winter, you stopped water supply and toilet facilities, dug trenches, put barbed wires and installed spikes,” Jha said.

‘No amount of hate, threats will..’: Shah holds high-level meeting ahead of ‘chakka jam’ Home Minister Shrivastava is believed national and state highways Greta after Delhi Police files case AmitPTI: Shah Thursday con- to have briefed the home for three hours in protest

Greta Thunberg’s controversial tweet on a “toolkit” for supporting the farmer protests was cited in a case filed Thursday by the Delhi Police that includes charges of sedition, an overseas “conspiracy” and an attempt to “promote enmity between groups”. The police said its case is against the creators of the toolkit and does not name Greta Thunberg. (More on p-5)

NH-29 stretch closure: State govt issues advisory DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): State government has informed that the stretch of road from Chathe River Bridge (Patkai Bridge) to Kukidolong has been closed from February 2, onwards till further orders in view of heavy rockslides between Chümoukedima police check post and New Chümoukedima village.

In an advisory, the home department stated that anyone wishing to travel from Dimapur to Kohima/ Manipur in a light/medium vehicle could take the alternative route via 7th Mile (Chümoukedima)New DC office-ShokhuviRazaphe-Mhaikam-PimlaMhainamtsi-Jhornapani/ Medziphema and vice versa, adding heavy vehicles would not be permitted to travel on this route.

The home department has, therefore, advised making arrangements for moving all the heavy vehicles carrying essential commodities towards Kohima and Manipur; through Merapani-Doyang-Wokha (NH -2)-Kohima route.

It informed that those heavy vehicles coming from north of Assam bound for Kohima and beyond could also take the same route.

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“Those files on the table, they are summons. Looks like he’ll have to quit the party.”

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vened a meeting in view of the proposed nationwide ‘chakka jam’ on February 6.

Present at the meeting were NSA Ajit Doval, Director Intelligence Bureau, Arvind Kumar and Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava, among other officials.

minister about the security being in place in the city and the steps being taken for the ‘chakka jam’ called by the farmers, they said.

Farmer unions announced a countrywide ‘chakka jam’ on February 6 when they would block

against the Internet ban in areas near their agitation sites, harassment allegedly meted out to them by authorities, and other issues.

Union leaders said that they will block the roads between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on February 6.

Neiphiu Rio with the dignitaries at the 21st TCC and NERPC meeting on Thursday. (NP)

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KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): With peace finally prevailing in the region, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio suggested that the North Eastern States should join hands and urge Government of India (GoI) to provide additional financial assistance to bridge the development gap of the region with rest of the country.

Addressing the 21st Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) and North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) meeting at Hotel Vivor here Thursday, Rio said insurgency over the past several decades had hampered progress as governance was mainly focused on handling law and order, even as difficult terrains and heavy monsoons slowed down

developmental efforts. He maintained that benefits of a growing economy like India should be shared with small and underdeveloped States of the region.

Calling for using NERPC to jointly take up the region’s power-related issues with the Centre, he observed that implementation of World Bank-funded project like North East Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) undertaken by Powergrid through the initiative of Union power ministry was one such programme that would benefit all the Northeastern States immensely.

Through this project, he said construction of transmission lines and substations at many places were in progress now and urged Powergrid to speed up the work of NERPSIP as it

was already running behind schedule under tranche-I, adding that it unless it was expedited, sanction and implementation of trancheII would be delayed.

Rio recalled that during the 20th NERPC meeting, the issue of 100% funding under Power System Development Fund (PSDF) for the Northeast as against the existing guidelines of 50% funding support for “reliable communication” was discussed thoroughly and recommended to the Union power ministry. However, as till date there was no progress, he proposed to adopt a resolution to once again impress upon the Centre for its consideration.

He stressed that timely payment of dues and outstanding bills to Central public sector units (CPSUs) like NEEPCO, (Cont’d on p-8)

DDVCCA backs JCPI’s Weekly COVID positivity rate in Nagaland, PSC serves 7-day ultimatum demand to enact RIIN 7 other States worrying: Health ministry

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Dimapur District Village Council Chairmen’s Association (DDVCCA) Thursday extended support to the stand adopted by Joint Committee for Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) on enactment of Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) by tabling the Banuo Commission report at the ensuing assembly session for in-depth deliberation and to legislate it into an Act. DDVCCA president Khekuto Wilson Yeptho and secretary Vitho Zao, in a joint statement, appealed to all the elected representatives to “collectively apply their wisdom and not fail the future of our people.”

DDVCCA described the issue of “illegal immigrants flooding the NE States”, as “alarming” as one state in the North East was now dominated by illegal immigrants with the

indigenous inhabitants a minority in their own state.

DDVCCA reminded that ‘a stitch in time will save nine’ lest Nagaland also face “such a dreaded situation”.

It said that the importance and severity of the issue should “not be narrowed to party colours but evolve a consensus.”

Further, DDVCCA endorsed the demand to make December 1, 1963 as cut-off year for registration of RIIN. It further cautioned that any compromise on year later than 1963 would undo the whole essence of identifying indigenous inhabitants. The association has, therefore, maintained that the date and year of Nagaland statehood (16th State in Union of India) was “most appropriate and convenient” which the legislators should consider.

Bhushan said at a 8 States have weekly positivity rate more than the nat average Rajesh press briefing.

At a time when almost all states were showing a declining trend in the number of cases and deaths due to COVID-19, Kerala and Maharashtra continue to report 6.20% a large number of cases, con4.70% 4.40% tributing to almost 70% of 3.60% 2.90% 2.60% active COVID-19 cases in the 2.10% 1.82% country, he said. The high positivity rate in the other India Chandigarh Puducherry Ladakh Nagaland Goa Maharashtra Chhattisgarh Kerala states implies that the spread of the infection is not being Spl. Correspondent

by Chhattisgarh (6.20%), contained well, it said.

Maharashtra (4.70%), Goa NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (4.40%), Nagaland (3.60%), (NPN): Health ministry on Ladakh (2.90%), PuduchThursday said that positivity erry (2.60%), and Chandi- DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Nagaland COVID-19 caserate in eight states including garh (2.10%).

Nagaland was worrying.

“It is definitely worry- load to rose to 12121 on India has a weekly ing that the weekly positivity Thursday after four new positivity rate of 1.82 per rate in these eight states and cases were reported-- 3 in cent, while the government union territories are more Kohima and 1 in Dimapur.

As on February 4, the data shared on Thursday than the national positivity showed that Kerala reported rate. We are in touch with state recorded 66 active the highest weekly positiv- the administrations and are cases while six more patients ity rate of COVID-19 infec- sending national team,” recovered from the infection tions of 11.2%, followed Union Health Secretary on Thursday.

Weekly Positivity Rate (%)

11.20%

State COVID tally 12121

‘Over 21% Indians may have had COVID-19’ NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (PTI): Over 21% of the population, aged 10 years and above, showed evidence of past exposure to COVID-19 in the ICMR’s latest national serosurvey, the government said on Thursday, noting that a large proportion of people are still vulnerable to the infection.

The prevalence of the infection has been found among 25.7% of healthcare workers, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) third national serosurvey conducted between December 17 last year and January 8.

Presenting the findings of the survey at a media briefing, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said 21.4% of the 28,589 people, aged 18 years and above, surveyed during the period showed evidence of past exposure to the coronavirus infection. While 25.3%

of children aged 10 to 17 years from the same number of surveyed population have had the disease, he said.

Urban slums (31.7%) and urban non-slums (26.2%) had a higher SARSCoV-2 prevalence than that in rural areas (19.1%), Bhargava said, adding that the seroprevalence was 23.4% among individuals above 60 years of age.

Besides, blood samples of 7,171 healthcare workers were also collected during the same period and the seroprevalence was found to be 25.7%, the ICMR director general said.

“Overall seroprevalence is 21.5% of the population.

A large proportion of the population still remains vulnerable, which calls for no complacency in following COVID-19-appropriate behaviour by all. This apart, it points out the necessity of vaccine,” Bhargava said. The

seroprevalence was found to be 26.6% among surveyed doctors, 25.4% among paramedical staff, 25.3% among field staff and 24.9 among administration staff, he said.

“Thus, the prevalence of the infection has been found amongst 25.7% of healthcare workers,” Bhargava said.

The latest survey has been conducted in the same 700 villages and wards in 70 districts of 21 states which were selected during the first and second rounds of the serosurvey held previously in May-June and AugustSeptember last year respectively. Among the surveyed male population, the seroprevalence was 20.3%, while it was 22.7% among the surveyed female population.

The seroprevalence was 19.9% in the age group of 1844 years, 23.4% among 4560 years and 23.4% among the surveyed population above 60 years of age.

On the coronavirus situation in the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said India’s COVID-19 cumulative positivity rate has declined to 5.42%. The weekly positivity rate (last week) was recorded at 1.82%, he said.

Bhushan said that 47 districts have not reported any new case of COVID-19 and 251 districts have not registered any new deaths in the last three weeks.

Niti Aayog Member V K Paul said the current serosurvey shows that even now, the infection can spread to more than 75% people.

He stated that hence, it is very crucial to strictly following COVID-appropriate behaviour.

“We have seen in many countries how the graph came down but suddenly saw a spike. A big proportion of our population is still vulnerable,” he said.

DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Expressing displeasure over the absence of DEO and SDEO in Longleng since November 2020, the Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) Thursday served an ultimatum on the officers to reach the posting place within one week, failing which the union would take its own course of action.

In a press release, PSC president A Mane Phom and general secretary A Shunglam Phom said the decision was taken at its emergency executive council meeting held on January 30.

PSC said that functioning of government schools without officer in-charge was affecting the life of the students.

The union queried how could “No work No pay” be enforced on absentee employee and teachers when head of the department (HoD) failed to turn up in their respective posting place. With the state government having issued notification on reopening of school, the PSC

ATKK demands realignment of NH-129A DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): Aqahuto Area GBs Union (ATKK) has objected to the new alignment of the NH-129A (Maram-PerenDimapur) undertaken by NHIDCIL and described the move as “quite discriminatory, biased and unjustified” against villages of Sumi community.

In a representation addressed to the dy. chief minister & minister PWD (R&B), ATKK president Kakiho Achumi and joint secretary Vikishe Swu claimed that the proposed project was “intentionally undertaken” to divert the old route, which was much shorter and crossed a total of 12 villages viz Mhainamtsi, Khehoi, Phushito, Vihuto, Jacob, Zutovi, Pimla, Mhaikam, Disagaphu, Shitovi, Razaphe, Vidima and Shokhuvi villages to reach NH-29, 7th

Mile, Dimapur. The new alignment passes through Mhainamtsi, Nkawareu, Kiyevi, Heningkunglwa and Ngwalwa villages to reach NH-29, 7th Mile.

Since the new alignment was about 33km (10km longer than the old alignment), ATKK said that more than ten villages would be at a disadvantage economically and would cause great inconvenience.

It said that the old alignment, which used to benefit the two major tribes—Sumis and Zeliangs of the two districts of Dimapur and Peren—in many aspects would now be deprived.

Pointing out that all the villages have already given their no objection certificate to construct the road, the ATKK has, therefore, demanded realignment of the route at the earliest.

has urged all the teaching staff under Longleng district to be present at their respective posting place and school.

Asserting that it would be conducting surprise visit soon, the union cautioned that strict action would be initiated against any officers and teaching staff absconding from work.

Further, PSC has asked all schools under its jurisdiction to strictly adhere to SOPs/guidelines for reopening of schools. The union also pointed out that many government schools under its jurisdiction were functioning without maths and science teacher depriving students to get quality education.

PSC questioned School Education department how could it be so blind even after serving so many representations in the past years with regard to the shortage of subject teacher and allowing the school to function. In this regard, PSC urged the department to take up the matter seriously.

6203 vaccinated in state till Feb 4 DIMAPUR, FEB 4 (NPN): A total of 179 beneficiaries were vaccinated in Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha and Peren on Thursday by Covishield vaccine taking the total vaccinated tally to 6203 in the state.

In a press release, state immunization officer (UPI) Dr. Ritu Thurr said that a total of 44 frontline workers other than the healthcare workers have been vaccinated in Peren and Phek.

Dr.Thurr said that no adverse events have been reported that needed medical intervention till date.

Nearly 4.5 million (44,49,552) beneficiaries have received COVID-19 vaccine shots in merely 19 days, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

In a span of 24 hours, 3,10,604 people were vaccinated across 8,041 sessions, it said.

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2nd phase of vaccination to be held on February 9

DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan addressing the Dimapur District Task Force meeting at conference hall of DC Dimapur (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan conducted DTF meeting at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on February 4.

According to DIPR report, DC directed concerned departments to identify session sites by following the technical requirements for 2nd phase of vaccination to be conducted on February 9.

He also urged concerned departments on finalising session sites by tying up with CMO office and district immunisa-

tion officer by February 5 and to ensure uploading names of beneficiaries at the earliest on or before February 7.

Besides the vaccination team, DC also directed the police, home guards, prisons and other concern departments to ensure that security, law and order and other related issues are taken care of.

In the meeting, district immunisation officer Dimapur, Dr. Rebecca informed that till date, 1116 health workers were vac-

cinated with no reports of adverse events.

On the wrong information about COVID vaccination doing the rounds, DIO advised District Task Force members to the people in clearing the misconceptions and highlighted on the successful eradication of diseases like polio, small pox etc through mass vaccination.

Dr. Rebecca further encouraged the members to provide the right information to the community in their own respected platform.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

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news in Brief C&S informs: In view of the seventh session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (February 12 to 20), Commissioner & Secretary, Dr. PJ Antony has informed that car passes and official gallery passes would be issued on February 10 and 11 as follows: Ministers & AHODs to collect passes from special secretary (Home), Civil Secretariat, Nagaland, Kohima; advisors, MLAs, PS/PA and other Department officers from reception counter gate no-II, NLA secretariat; HODs, media representatives from reception counter gate no-I and Nagaland Legislative Assembly, secretariat.

DMC informs public: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has declared its jurisdiction ODF+ free.

Therefore, any defaulters found defecating in the open would be penalised a fine of Rs. 200.

DC Kohima informs: DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie informed concerned landowners that damage compensation of Kohima-Jessami 2-lane project–Km 29. 60 to Km 37.05 (package-11) will be paid in the office of the DC, Kohima, February 10, 10 a.m. Concerned landowners have been requested to present physically and bring four recent passport size photos (not to scan), Xeroxed Aadhaar card, identification proof and bank passbook (front page Xeroxed). Payment to any other representative other than concerned person will not be entertained.

DC Mon convenes DTF meeting: For effective implementation and administration of COVID-19 vaccination in the district, DC Mon Thavaseelan K convened a meeting of District Task Force Mon on February 8, 12:30 p.m., conference hall of DC’s office, Mon. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

CAKU informs on Sekrenyi festival: Chakhro Angami Kuda Union (CAKU) along with its frontal organizations viz. Chakhro Kuda Razha Angamiapfü Khrotho, Chakhro Angami Youth Organization & Chakhro Angami Kuda Student Union will celebrate Sekrenyi Festival with all its members which come under CAKU jurisdiction on February 25, 10 a.m., Northern Angami Colony Ground. All are requested to attend in traditional attires. For more information kindly contact at 8787468880 (CAKU information secretary).

DEO Dimapur informs schools: District Education Officer (DEO) Dimapur has informed all government and private schools under DEO Dimapur that district level science seminar and science exhibition

2021 would be conducted virtually on the topic “novel COVID-19 thread in future: prospect & challenges” and “scientific solution for challenges in life”. For more information, schools from classes 7 to 9 willing to participate may contact at 7005537286 before February 22.

Peren DPDB meeting: DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier has informed that monthly Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting will be held on February 6, DC’s conference hall, Peren, 11 a.m. DC further informed that the meeting will be attended by advisor Water Resources, Namri Nchang and leader of opposition, T.R Zeliang. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Tuensang DPDB meeting: Tuensang District Planning Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting for the month of February has been scheduled to be held on February 9, 11 a.m. at DC’s Conference Hall. All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting and to follow COVID-19 SOP. Deadline for submission of proposal for planning clearance: ADC, Nosazol Charles has informed that state government has decided to have a deadline for submission of proposals to Planning Department for examination and clearance. All concerned Departments have been requested to submit their proposal to Planning Department by February 25 failing which the matter will be taken up with highest authority for re-appropriation of funds which are yet to be utilised. Proposals for CSS, NEC, NLCPR, NESIDS etc will be exempted.

DC Kohima informs: DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has informed concerned landowners that damage compensation Kohima-Jessami 2-lane project - Km 29.60 to Km 37.05 (package -II) shall be paid in the office of the DC Kohima on February 10, 10 a.m. Concerned landowners have been requested to be present physically and to bring along four recent passport size photos (not to scan) and Xeroxed aadhar card/ID proof and bank passbook (front page Xeroxed). Payment to any other representative other than the concerned person will not be entertained.

Subordinate legislation meet postponed: Chairman, Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier has informed that meeting of Committee on Subordinate Legislation has been postponed to February 9, 2 p.m. at committee room, Assembly Secretariat, Kohima. All members have been requested to take note of the change and attend the meeting as re-scheduled.

DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, has expressed grief over the demise of retired headmaster, Wokha Town, late N. Chenio Kithan on February 3.

In a condolence note, Patton said that late Kithan was a bright student who studied on government merit scholarship and became a respected teacher.

He served as teacher, sub-inspector of schools, assistant headmaster and retired as headmaster. He added that in his death, the people had lost a good teacher and a pious soul.

Further, Dy. CM conveyed his condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed to rest in peace.

Charis Foundation conducts awareness programme for students DIMAPUR: Charis Foundation conducted an awareness programme for students and youth at Nagamese Church, United North Block, Burma Camp, Dimapur on January 30.

A press release by Charis Foundation stated that Kiramdi Nren, pastor BNBC spoke on importance of vocational training and skill development.

Kiramdi Nren said that one of the main reasons of increasing unemployment in Naga society was underestimating the importance of manual work.

Assistant professor, City Law College Dimapur, Mezhulhousieno Nakhro spoke on the topic “legal awareness” and highlighted the conditions of children domestic helpers, prohibition of child labour, etc. under Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Meanwhile, Church secretary ZBCD, Gwangloi said that money mismanagement was one of the prime reasons of family problem and motivated participants on its importance. Charis Foundation president Peadongle Hoi, IT concept, MD said that its motive was to provide free vocational training to the participants.

AR conducts career counselling lecture DIMAPUR: Dimapur Battalion of AR conducted a career counselling lecture at BBS Hostel in Old Showuba, Dimapur.

According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the youth were briefed on prospects of various opportunities to join Indian Armed Forces. Enthusiastic participation by local youth was observed during the lecture where around 150 students took part in the event.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Miss. Moasenla Imchen

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Late Pule-e Khatso

92 years old Died on 28/01/2021 The bereaved family of Lt. Pule-e Khatso, W/o Lt. Nopi Khatso, wish to acknowledge each and everyone who stood by us physically, spiritually, morally and financially throughout the course of her sudden illness and sad demise on 28th of January 2021. We extend our profound gratitude to many friends, well wishers and neighbours who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial.

We convey our special gratitude to: 1. Jakhama Baptist Church 2. Mr. Rovilatuo Mor IAS Commissioner Nagaland & family 3. JBFK 4. Lerie Panchayat Kohima 5. E.E & staff PWD (R&B) South Division Kohima 6. BKK (JBFK) 7. BKK (JBC) 8. Thenuko Krotho (JBC) 9. Thenuko Krotho (JBFK) 10. Jakhama Union Kohima 11. Mima Baptist Revival Church 12. Lerie Women Society We deeply regret our inability to thank everyone individually but it’s our sincere prayers that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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(23.09.1994 – 26.01.2021) The sorrow of the untimely loss of our beloved daughter Miss. Moasenla Imchen on the 26th January 2021 continues to profoundly linger in our hearts, but the undeserved genuine love and help given by each and every individual, known and unknown sympathizers who supported us during our hard times spiritually, financially and physically has been the prime source of joy and solace for us. We express our heartfelt gratitude especially to God, Dr. & Mrs (Dr). Aoakhüm Kichu, Cardiologist, Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur, Dr. Roland Lotha whose love, help and caring exceeded all human limits.

Though we have nothing to give you in return, we thank each and every one and special thanks to : 1. Dr. & (Dr) Mrs. Aoakhüm Kichu 2. Dr. Nepuni Athikho & family 3. Dr. Yansaromo Yanthan 4. Dr. Yingli Semdok (M.O) 5. Eden Hospital Nurses 6. Dr. Roland Lotha, Govt. Registered First Class Contractor 7. Kerdaino Alumni 8. Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu Dimapur 9. Aor Telongjem Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu 10. Kingdom Culture Friends, Dimapur 11. Gospel Riders Ministry 12. Maong and Menosar Kingdom Culture Church Dimapur 13. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 14. Mangmetong Students’ Union, Dimapur Unit.

15. KG School Mangmetong (1999 Batch) 16. Lemjen Mepu Youth 17. Mangmetong Laishir Telongjem 18. Mangmetong Church Youth Ministry 19. Mangmetong Baptist Church and staff 20. Mangmetong Village Council Loving Parents, Brother and Relatives DP-694

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NERPC urges discoms to clear outstanding dues Correspondent

KOHIMA, FEB 4 (NPN): North Easter Regional Power Committee (NERPC) member secretary AK Thakur has urged power distribution companies (Discoms) of the North East to liquidate their outstanding dues to the concerned power generating agencies so that both parties can grow together.

Delivering the keynote address at the 21st Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) and NERPC meeting at Hotel Vivor here on Thursday, Thakur stressed

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that unless financial transactions happened and dues were cleared, it would be difficult to survive as utilities.

Pointing out that Power System Development Fund (PSDF) was a hundred per cent grant given by Governnagalandpost.com Poll ment of India, he urged the Q.: Should the Supreme North-eastern States to avail Court suggest a name it at the earliest by expeditas the next Lok Ayukta ing PSDF projects before for Nagaland ? the funds got depleted.

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LLRPO lauds NFHRCC; extends support

WEATHER FORECAST February 5

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Mostly sunny

29 11

Hazy sun

26 6

Guwahati Plenty of sunshine

28 11

Sunny and pleasant

26 6

Itanagar Sunlit and beautiful

25 11

Shillong Sunny and pleasant

20 5

Aizawl Imphal

Kohima

Nice with plenty of sunshine

Dimapur Sunny and pleasant Mkg

Sunshine and pleasant

Tuensang Sunshine Wokha

Abundant sunshine and nice

Zunheboto Sunny

Grid had enhanced transmission networks in all the North-eastern States, he however stressed that in order to reach the common man, distribution network had to be in place.

He said as all wings of power sector were under the ambit of NERPC, Discoms should send their officials to various sub-committee meetings of NERPC so that distribution-related issues could be discussed and resolved and various ongoing schemes like North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP), comprehensive schemes, Saubhaghay, etc, were completed without any further delay for the benefit of people of the region.

Observing that the region was lacking in communication and telemetry in comparison to rest of India, Thakur said NERPC had however taken a lead and by July this year, when all NERFO and upgrade projects were completed, the issue would also be resolved.

He said as Automatic Demand Management Scheme (ADMS) has been implemented in the Northeast, overall power supply scenario, including scheduling and dispatch, could now be monitored in respect with real time availability of power to avoid grid failures.

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DIMAPUR: Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) lauded the effort of Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) which initiated “the Naga dream project” way back in 2013 and still spreading the message diligently to all stakeholders to come forward and work cohesively till the historic road project is materalised.

LLRPO in a press release through its president, Nongothung Yanthan and general secretary, Francis Kikon stated that the proposed consultative meeting scheduled to be held on February 5 with elected members and 11 tribal Hohos initiated by NFHRCC was “the need of the hour”.

In this, the organisation extended its moral and prayer support to the noble endeavors and urged upon law makers to work harder in making the dream of entire Naga people a reality soon. Further, LLRPO also extended its appreciation to the PDA government under the leadership of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and Dy. CM, Y Patton for proposing foothills road to upgrade and rechristen it as “Trans Nagaland Expressway”.

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A Prayer of Gratitude Days before Temjen left us, he had been sharing his plan with us to write out personal thank you messages to each and every person that had reached out expressing concern with a word of encouragement or a prayer.

This was going to be one of his many projects as there were so many well wishers on the list, and something that had been foremost on his mind as he was filled with an overwhelming abundance of deep gratitude.

It is now our prayer to follow through with his last wish to extend his grateful heart to each one of you.

You touched him with your kindness in a way that moved him deeply.

Please accept our humble gratitude on Temjen’s behalf as we try to follow through what he had intended to do, with this message.

We are deeply overwhelmed by all your love and support for our dearest Temjen - our father, husband, son and brother.

We sincerely thank you.

We feel assured and comforted in knowing that so many people touched his life.

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Cases to increase to 57,131 by 2025 New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): A collaborative study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Informatics & Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru has projected that the number of new cancer cases in the North East region (NER) is likely to increase to 57,131 by 2025- a significant increase over the estimated 50,317 cases of cancer in 2020. These estimates are based on cancer data compiled by eleven Population Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) in all the eight states in the North East, India Today report stated.

This was revealed in a report titled, “Profile of cancer and related health indicators in the Northeast Region of India” released on Thursday on the occasion of World Cancer Day by Prof Balram Bhargava, secretary DHR and director general, ICMR. The report also state that probability of developing cancer over a lifetime is as high as one in every four men and one in every six women in Kamrup Urban of Assam.

The report also included data from seven Hospital Based Cancer Registries (HBCRs) in Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura from 2012 to 2016.

“The National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP) has played a vital role in NER towards mapping

National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru where the study was done. cancer burden over several years. The region is a thrust area for ICMR to augment research to address cancer prevention and control activities,” said Prof Balram Bhargava.

“We need to focus on early diagnosis and prevention of cancer. The report has given us valuable insights into the prevailing risk factors of cancer - all the stakeholders must now come together to fights its increasing incidence,” said Prof GK Rath, head of AIIMS, BRAIRCH and NCI, Jhajjar.

Of all the states from the North East, the incidence of cancer was higher among men than in women except in Manipur and Sikkim The commonly occurring cancers among men were cancer of the oesophagus (13.6 per cent) and lung (10.9 per cent), while in women, cancer of the breast was the leading site (14.5 per cent), followed by that of cervix uteri (12.2%).

The highest incidence rate in men (269.4 per

100,000 persons) was recorded in Aizawl district in Mizoram while among women the highest incidence of cancer (219.8 per 100,000 persons) is found in Papumpare district in Arunachal Pradesh.

The proportion of tobacco-related cancers was 49.3% in men and 22.8% in women.

At the time of diagnosis of breast, cervix, head and neck, stomach and lung cancers, less than one-third were localized, while the remaining had spread either to nearby or distant parts in the body.

The proportion of cancer patients seeking treatment outside the North East was highest for Sikkim (95.3%) and Nagaland (58.1%).

The report also provides insight into the prevailing cancer risk factors profile capacity for treating cancer and death statistics for each state of the North East region.

Among the eight NE states, current tobacco use was highest in Tripura at

64.5% and lowest in Sikkim at 17.9%. Men (59%) and women (26.3%) from Arunachal Pradesh who were over 15 years of age, consumed higher proportions of alcohol than in other NE states.

The prevalence of obesity among women aged 15-49 years was highest in Sikkim (34.7%) followed by Manipur (34.1%). While in men, it was highest in Sikkim (36.3%) and lowest in Meghalaya (13.9%).

Sikkim had the highest prevalence of hypertension in men (41.6%) and women (34.5%), followed

by Manipur (men 33.2% and women 23%).

In all the eight states, men had a higher blood sugar level when compared to women. Less than 50% of the households in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura were using clean fuel for cooking.

Meghalaya had the most households covered with a health insurance scheme or financing scheme (63.5%).

Sonowal reviews arrangements for PM’s visit G U WA H AT I , F E B 4 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday visited Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district to review the arrangements being made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on February seven.

The prime minister would ceremoniously launch the ‘Assam Mala’ project for the upgradation of state highways and also lay the foundation of two medical colleges of Biswanath and Charaideo from the same venue on Sunday.

The chief minister reviewed the security arrangements and instructed Director General of Police to have close surveillance along with installations of CCTVs at the programme venue. Sonowal assessed preparedness of the helipad which is adjacent to the meeting venue, an official release said.

Sonowal also took stock of preparations made so that the large crowd congregating at the venue do not experience any hassle.

He also reviewed the traffic arrangements and route lining for the Prime Ministers programme.

The chief minister also directed the district and health authorities to ensure compliance of COVID-19 safety protocols during the event. Sonowal, later while talking to mediapersons at the venue, said that people of Assam especially from Sonitpur and its adjoining districts are eagerly waiting for the prime ministers visit.

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State considering repeal of AFSPA: Mnp CM N Biren Singh

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IMPHAL, Feb 4: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday told the house of the state legislative Assembly that the state government was considering to repeal AFSPA as the law and order situation of the state has improved considerably.

The budget session of the state Assembly commenced in Imphal on Wednesday with an address by the state Governor.

Singh said, considering the improvement in the law and order of the state, the government is ready to take adequate measures to repeal Armed Forces (Special) Power Act (AFSPA) from the state.

The chief minister, however, added that activities of insurgents under suspension of operation (SoO) with the government were stumbling block to the lifting AFSPA from some selective areas of the state.

He added that the state government will review the matter related with SoO. The state government had asked the groups under SoO to ensure their cadres are confined at their respective designated camps.

“The cadres should be confined in their respective designated camps. Any violation will be dealt seriously,” he said.

The chief minister was hopeful of a peaceful solution between the NSCM-IN and the Government of India.

Earlier, opposition Congress member K Ranjit Singh raised a question on why the state government delayed repealing AFSPA even as the incumbent government was repeatedly claiming marked improvement in the law and order of the state, during discussion on motion of thanks on Governor’s address.

The Assembly passed the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address that was delivered at the house on Wednesday.

During the discussion, opposition members pointed out alleged lapses on the developmental activities and projects of the ruling government and suggested amendments to the address.

Clarifying on suggestion for amendments, chief minister N Biren Singh who is also the leader of the house stated that the ruling government was not able to accommodate all issues in detail due to the space and time constraints.

While taking up the issue of rampant poppy cultivation in the hill districts of the state, the chief minister

informed the house that an alternative plan was in the pipeline to stop the illegal practice.

Asserting that welfare of the people living in the hill areas was one of the top priorities of the his government, the chief minister said that it has been included in the Manipur Vision Document 2030.

On education sector, he informed the house that more than 4000 teachers have been absorbed last year to take care of the education needs of the state.

Singh said that the gover nment’s star t up scheme consisting of three types was aimed at generating employment and cater to the needs for around 40,000 to 45,000 returnees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drawing the attention of the house on the vast scope of tourism in the state, the chief minister said that it was an important, viable option for a sustainable economy and promoting development apart from being a big binding force and income generator for the state.

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ATMAs conduct demonstration programmes

Participants and ATMA functionaries at Ghotovi ATMA, Thonoknyu block functionaries with Resource person, ATMA functionaries and ATMA functionaries and participants at Tichipami village. participants at the demonstration programme. participants of Tamlu block. village.

DIMAPUR: Various blocks under Agricultural Technology management Agency (ATMA) conducted demonstration programmes for the welfare of farmers.

D i m a p u r : AT M A Dimapur, Niuland block conducted demonstration programme on “package of practices of green gram (moong)” at Ghotovi village on February 2 with scientist (agronomy), AICRPSASRD, NU, Medziphema, Dr. Lowrence Kithan as resource person.

A press release by ATMA Niuland block stated that during the programme, resource person informed that the spring crop was to be sown by mid of February and would be harvested after 70-75 days.

He also stated that proper irrigation should be provided when there are less chances of rainfall during dry season. Demalu Hasnusa BTM, Niuland block also highlighted on the treatment of seeds with biofertilisers before sowing and stated that 33 kgs of green gram seeds, bio-fertilisers and summer vegetables were distributed to two SHGs present.

Tuensang: ATMA Tuensang, Thonoknyu block conducted a demonstration programme on February 1 at Peshu village (Thangoun).

The programme covered topics such as demonstration of coffee, cardamom cultivation, kitchen gardening, application and use of Trichoderma, NPK and neem oil.

Resource persons of the programme were LRD Sipong, Achet Longchar and I Yanger from ATMA respectively, Altogether 25 farmers and one SHG attended the programme.

Tsaru block conducted demonstrations at Old Chungliyimti village on January 28.

A press release by ATMA Tuensang stated that resource person agriculture officer Longkhim, Trithiba Sangtam demonstrated on deworming in pigs and emphasised on nutrition and improving on backyard pig production. ATM, Khatemenla highlighted the importance of neem products and its potential in organic agriculture and assistant technology manager, Tiyongnaro demonstrated on pest control and disease management of mustard and garden pea.

Each farmer was provided with one month old bokchoy seedlings and yellow sticky traps which were then installed in their respective fields.

Altogether, 14 farmers attended the programme along with block convener and ATMA functionaries.

AT M A Tu e n s a n g , Noksen block also conducted demonstration programme on January 28 and 29 at Ngoungchung and Bumpak villages.

A press release by ATMA Noksen block stated that resource persons ATM, Wetosangla and ATM, Tangekeiba spoke on shitake mushroom cultivation, land

preparation of French bean cultivation, value addition of ginger and nursery raising of tomato.

At Ngoungchung village, resource person demonstrated preparation of ginger candy for value addition of ginger and steps of shitake mushroom cultivation, while on second day at Bumpak village, demonstration on land preparation of French beans and nursery raising bed for tomato were demonstrated. Interaction between farmers and resource person was held followed by distribution of seeds and farm equipment.

15 farmers participated in the programme along with ATMA functionaries.

Longleng: ATMA, Tamlu block organised demonstration on the topic, “production technology of orange, stink bean (yongchak) and areca-nut’’ on January 22 at areca nut Farm School at Tamlu village.

A press release by PD ATMA and DSO, T Mhao Humstoe stated that resource person, AI, Chingsang Phom spoke on importance of maintaining of nursery beds and raising seedlings for about a month or two before transplanting to main field, timely application of manures, timely weeding and post harvest management. He further explained how to manage pest and diseases and emphasised on need to provide optimum spacing for healthy growth. There was also interaction session

with farmers and disseminating technical knowledge for better cropping.

The block also organised demonstration on January 21 under the topic, “packages of practices on large cardamom, black pepper & betel vine” at Ametchong village.

Resource person, agriculture inspector Tamlu block, Chingsang Phom stressed on the importance on the need of nursery beds raising for about a month or two before transplanting it to the main field, mulching, timely weeding and post harvest management.

ATMA Longleng block conducted a demonstration programme on packages of practices of onion, radish and tomato at an integrated farm school located on January 22 at Orangkong village.

Resource person KVK Longleng A. Namei demonstrated on raised nursery bed preparation and also advised the farmers on the transplanting period, space management and weed management for healthy plant growth. 15 farmers participated and benefited from the programme.

Phek: ATMA Phek, Meluri block carried out demonstration programme on January 20 and 21 at Akhegwo and Meluri villages. Resource persons of the programme were ATMA functionaries ATM Visapa Movi, ATM Neilhui Lasuh, ATM Nuzo and ATM Vitsonuo Solo.

A press release by

ATM Meluri block Visapa Movi stated that a stepwise procedure on application of bio-fertiliser to treat maize seed, tuber vegetables like potato, ginger, colocasia and turmeric were shown to the farmers. Bio-fertilizers such as azotobacter, phosphotika and trichoderma were distributed to the farmers.

ATMs Neilhui Lasuh and Vitsonuo Solo also demonstrated on pickle making with locally available raw materials. Maize-sheller provided by the department was also distributed to the farmers after the demonstrations. Altogether, 43 farmers from different FSGs and FIGs participated.

Zunheboto: ATMA Suruhuto block, Zunheboto conducted demonstration programme at various villages.

A press release by ATMA Suruhuto block stated that “ecosystem approach to inland fishery” was conducted at Fishery Farm School, Suruhuto Town on January 28 with ATM, Kaoto Zhimo as resource person.

Resource person demonstrated framework of fishery management and by applying cow dung and potassium permanganate treatment for common fish pathogen such as gill parasites, external bacterial and fungal infections.

“Organic plant protection method on vegetable crop” at Phuye Old was demonstrated by ATM, Moanenla, by use of locally

available materials and importance to produce higher quality crops with minimal wastage.

On January 29, demo on “Enhancing animal health with vitamin supplements” at Cattle Farm School, Tichipami village was conducted by BTM, Livika Zhimomi.

She highlighted on the importance of high quality supplements for improving health and performance of livestock. Vitamins, deworming medicine and mineral mixture were distributed to the farmers.

Altogether, 20 farmers and ATMA officials participated in the training programme.

Kiphire: ATMA Kiphire Longmatra block organised demonstrations on ‘‘oyster mushroom cultivation’’ targeting women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and “cultivation practices of green pea and tomato’’ at Tsongphong village on January 29.

A press release from ATMA Kiphire, Longmatra block stated that resource person ATM Longmatra block, Tsungrozen demonstrated and deliberated on benefits of mushroom cultivation and its contribution in elevating the economic status of the family.

He stressed on cultivation practices and health benefits of green pea and tomato which can be grown in any kitchen garden. Mushroom spawns and seeds of green pea and tomato were distributed at the end

of the programme to the beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, two other demonstration programmes were conducted by ATMA Longmatra block on February 1, at Longmatra village under the topics “double row system in pineapple cultivation’’ and ‘’organic mulching practices’’. Moakumzuk, BTM Longmatra block emphasised the important steps for implementing double row system in pineapple cultivation

which gives more profit, allows maximum use of land, less weed infestations and protect the plant from sun burn and lodging of fruits due to mutual support of plants and also encouraged the participants to practice organic mulching for its relative low cost, improving organic content of soil, moisture and temperature, infiltration, etc. 36 farmers attended the demonstration programme along with ATMA officials.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE

S/C No. 09/2021

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-1 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefit of Late N. Anthony Patton has been applied by Smti. Ali Patton, S/o.

Lt. N. Anthony Patton, Molonsu Colony, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of; 1. SBI Saving bank |Account No. 33904483736 2. GIS, GPF, Leave encashment, Family Pension and other Benefits.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before 03-03-2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 03-02-2021.

Sd/- District & Session Judge WC-29 Wokha : Nagaland

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Date: 4.02.2021 Notice is hereby given to all the members of the Kohima Village Affected Land-owners Association, who have not claimed the Damage Compensation of Kohima-Jesami 2 Lane Road Project (Package-I), that there will be a Meeting on 9th February, 2021 at Youth Hall, D’ Khel Ground, Kohima at 7:00 A.M. It is also requested that the Kohima Village Council, Lhisemia Khel Council, Tsütuonuomia Khel Council, Dapfütsumia Khel Council and Pfuchatsumia Khel Councils may kindly attend the meeting.

(MEDOSELHOU KERETSU) General Secretary, Kohima Village Affected Land-owners Association, Kohima, Nagaland.

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No amount of hate, threats will change support: Greta

NEW DELHI, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Greta Thunberg’s controversial tweet on a “toolkit” for supporting the farmer protests was cited in a case filed Thursday by the Delhi Police that includes charges of sedition, an overseas “conspiracy” and an attempt to “promote enmity between groups”.

The police said its case is against the creators of the toolkit and does not name Greta Thunberg.

The teen climate campaigner, unfazed, tweeted that she “still” stood with farmers and “no amount of threats” would change that.

G r e t a T h u n b e r g ’s tweets in support of the protests near Delhi against farm laws are among many posts that have drawn international attention over the past two days to the farmers’ agitation that began late-November. The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police is investigating several tweets but the subject of the FIR refers to Greta Thunberg’s tweet this morning on a “toolkit” guiding people on how to support the farmers’ protests. The Delhi Police said “some elements” were trying to take advantage of

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Greta Thunberg the farmer protests and “one account” had posted a toolkit that was authored by a group called the “Poetic Justice Foundation” that was a “Khalistani organisation”.

“Taking cognizance of the toolkit, the police has registered a case for spreading disaffection against the government of India (sedition) and disharmony between groups on religious, social and cultural grounds, and criminal conspiracy to give shape to this,” said Praveer Ranjan, Special Commissioner of Police.

Ranjan said the toolkit “exposes the conspiracy by an organized overseas network” to instigate the farmer protests. Soon after the FIR was filed, Greta Thunberg doubled down on her views with a new tweet:

“I still #StandWithFarmers and support their peaceful protest. No amount of hate, threats or violations of human rights will ever change that. #FarmersProtest.”

The 18-year-old’s first tweet came on Tuesday night, soon after pop star Rihanna posted a one-line comment sharing a CNN story. “We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India,” Greta Thunberg wrote, sharing the same CNN story about the protests and the government restricting Internet near protest sites. Last evening she posted a “toolkit” that sought support for the farmers’ Republic Day protests, which was last week. She deleted the tweet soon after.

This morning, she said she was sharing an updated “toolkit”, which included seven ways to back the agitation. She also suggested organising protests near the closest Indian embassy on February 13 and 14.

The government, in an extraordinary and sharp response to the international tweets yesterday, warned against the “temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments.”

Lekhi mocks Greta, says India Priyanka Gandhi meets family of should give her bravery award deceased farmer in Uttar Pradesh

Meenakshi Lekhi New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Taking a swipe at young climate activist Greta Thunberg, BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Thursday that the Indian government should give her “child bravery award” for uploading a document providing “proof about hatching a conspiracy to destabilise” the country.

Lending her support to the farmers’ agitation against the three farm reform laws, the teen activist had shared “a toolkit for those who want to help”.

“Here’s a toolkit if you want to help,” tweeted Thunberg, which takes the user to a document containing details on ways to support the protest. In the document, various urgent actions, including creating a Twitter storm and protesting outside Indian embassies, were listed which were needed to be taken to

support the farmers’ protest.

The toolkit has been cited by some critics as a “proof ” of her conspiracy to fuel protests in India.

Lekhi tweeted, “I propose Greta Thunberg for Child bravery Award which Govt of India should bestow on her as she has done a huge service by uploading the document providing proof about hatching of a conspiracy to destabilise India from 1/1/ & leading up to 26/1/2021.”

As Thunberg reiterated her support on Thursday to the protests, Lekhi reacted, “She is just a child! What I despise are the people who have proposed her name for Nobel. A child who doesn’t understand sustainable farming practices, stubble burning or diversification of crops, water resource management can’t even be nominated, bad for civil society & credibility.”

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday reiterated that she supported the farmers’ protests amid reports that the Delhi Police had filed a first information report.

“No amount of hate, threats or violations of human rights will ever change that,” she said.

Rampur, Feb 4 (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday met family members of a man who died during the January 26 protests in Delhi and said the government should repeal the new agri laws, instead of branding farmers “terrorists” and their agitation a “political conspiracy”.

S h e m e t N av r e e t Singh’s family and also attended a prayer ceremony for him at Dibdiba village in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district.

“If there is any bigger wrong other than the three farm laws, which the government should take back but is not doing so, it is that martyrs are branded as terrorists and the farmers’ agitation is seen as a political conspiracy,” the Congress general secretary said.

Leaders who cannot hear the pain of the poor, farmers and countrymen are of no use, Priyanka Gandhi said after the prayer meeting for 27-year-old Singh who died after his tractor overturned during the farmers’ tractor parade in the national capital on Republic Day. “Names are given to those who raise their voice.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during her visit to family members of Navreet Singh. (PTI)

But it is never said come and tell us about the pain in your heart as you are our countrymen,” she said.

Farmers, mainly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting against the laws for over two months at Delhi’s border points that have been fortified with barricades, cement blocks, concertina wires, spikes and deployment of heavy police and paramilitary personnel.

“This is not the moment for political talk but we cannot tolerate such ‘julm’.

The fact is that this is not a political agitation but an actual agitation of farmers and every countryman,” Priyanka Gandhi said.

“I have come here to tell this family that you are not alone. Every single

countryman is with you, be it of any religion, and farmers of every corner of the country are with you and we are with you,” she said.

The Congress leader said that her party will fight for the repeal of the “black” laws. “I want to tell the grandfather of the deceased farmer (Navreet Singh) that we will not allow his grandson’s martyrdom go in vain.

I have come here to tell you this. I hope you have the same thought in your hearts,” she said He (Navreet Singh) might have reached Delhi thinking that tolerating wrong is wrong and hoping that may be the government will hear farmers’ voice, but nothing of this sort happened, Priyanka Gandhi said.

There is no alternative to Trinamool Congress: Mamata take our place since the TMC has provided the most people-friendly government in the world,” Banerjee said.

Claiming that the BJP has destroyed ‘Sonar Bharat’ (golden India) and is now talking of creating ‘Sonar Bangla’, the TMC supremo said, the saffron party is indulging in false propaganda using social media.

“We did everything for relief of cyclone Amphan

affected people, but faced criticism for one or two gaffes,” the chief minister said.

Opposition parties, including the BJP, Congress and the Left Front, have been vocal in alleging that relief funds for cyclone Am-

phan affected people had been misappropriated by TMC leaders and workers.

Accusing the BJP of having “sold off ” the country, Banerjee said, the saffron party should look into the mirror before eyeing West Bengal, where as-

sembly elections are due in April-May. She also demanded that the Central government must repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act, claiming that its existence is a “constant threat” to the citizens of the country.

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KOLKATA, FEB 4 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

Addressing a meeting of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe leaders of the TMC here, she said, the party will go for “further betterment”.

“No other party can

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esides agriculture and health, education plays a vital role for progress and development. The pandemic has destroyed the lives of millions and shattered the economy. Educational institutions are in distress with schools in India being closed for a year since pandemic. Millions of students have no access to remote learning. Teachers are not trained to handle remote teaching or the diversity that they will encounter when schools do open. After unlock, schools have not even begun to prepare for the return of children.

In the budget, there is no mention of making schools safe to return to, or training teachers to handle a postpandemic crisis or bringing children back to school or addressing the nutritional crisis that may have been created. The budget did not contain any reference on the vast numbers of students who have struggled to keep themselves going this past year. The psychosocial impact and the nutritional impact are yet to be determined. The Ministry of Education’s allocation of a mere Rs 93,224 crore as against its projected need of Rs 1,03,673.66 crore, doesn’t inspire much confidence. Reduced funds for the school midday meal scheme (Rs 11,500 crore compared to last year’s revised estimates of Rs 12,900 crore) has nutritionrelated health implications and will reflect poorly on the human development index. Further, the budget showed that the budgetary allocation for the coming year for Samagra Shiksha Abhyan (Rs. 31,050 crores) – the government’s flagship programme for school education – is much lower than it was even last year (Rs. 38,751 crores). The allocation for midday meals is lower too (Rs. 11500 crores) than the revised estimates of last year (Rs.12900 crores) and the total National Education Mission allocation, that includes teacher education as well, is also down from Rs.38860.50 crores to Rs.31300.16 crores. Marginal increase in allocation to Kendriya Vidyalayas (from Rs.6437.68 crores in 2020-21 to Rs.6800 crores this year) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (from Rs.3480 crores to Rs.3800 crores) is meant improvement to new National Education Police(NEP) standards. As the demand for education from all quarters has increased, the state’s commitment has correspondingly shrunk.

Parents from the bottom rung are spending larger and larger proportions of household income on education, without a guarantee of quality as even private schools are unable to provide better quality uniformly. On the other hand, the finance minister has chosen to add 150 Sainik schools but these too with private and NGO support. The obvious question is why are Sainik schools a priority in a pandemic year? The budget focus on agriculture has also failed to inspire confidence among farmers’ representatives and farm policy experts. The most glaring, hard-to-justify step is the reduction in allocation for flagship schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, by no less than Rs 11,000 crore. Though the government keeps harping on its grand goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, the Budget has little to offer in this direction, barring the proposal to introduce an agri cess on petrol, diesel and other items to create post-harvest infrastructure.

The health sector received a boost but it appears to be an aggregate of one-time cost of vaccination (Rs 35,000 crore), Finance Commission grants amounting to Rs.49,214 crore and allocations to the Department of Water and Sanitation. The budget will be tested in the coming months and the question is whether it can deliver on its promises?.

DailyDevotion The Compelling Majesty of His Power

The love of Christ compels us…

—2 Corinthians 5:14 Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us really know what it means to be held in the grip of the love of God. We tend so often to be controlled simply by our own experience. The one thing that gripped and held Paul, to the exclusion of everything else, was the love of God. “The love of Christ compels us….” When you hear that coming from the life of a man or woman it is unmistakable. You will know that the Spirit of God is completely unhindered in that person’s life.

When we are born again by the Spirit of God, our testimony is based solely on what God has done for us, and rightly so. But that will change and be removed forever once you “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). Only then will you begin to realize what Jesus meant when He went on to say, “…you shall be witnesses to Me….” Not witnesses to what Jesus can do— that is basic and understood— but “witnesses to Me….” We will accept everything that happens as if it were happening to Him, whether we receive praise or blame, persecution or reward. No one is able to take this stand for Jesus Christ who is not totally compelled by the majesty of His power. It is the only thing that matters, and yet it is strange that it’s the last thing we as Christian workers realize. Paul said that he was gripped by the love of God and that is why he acted as he did. People could perceive him as mad or sane— he did not care. There was only one thing he lived for— to persuade people of the coming judgment of God and to tell them of “the love of Christ.” This total surrender to “the love of Christ” is the only thing that will bear fruit in your life. And it will always leave the mark of God’s holiness and His power, never drawing attention to your personal holiness.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

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n December 1 and 2, 1948, the Constituent Assembly debated the report of the Fundamental Rights Committee. K M Munshi made a profound statement: “As a matter of fact, the essence of democracy is criticism of the government.”

The Constitution of India confers upon all citizens fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, to assemble peaceably and without arms, and to move freely throughout the territory of India. True, these rights are subject to any law imposing “reasonable restrictions”, inter-alia in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, security of state, public order or incitement to offence.

Article 21 protects the life and personal liberty of all citizens. The Supreme Court interpreted “personal liberty” as a compendious term to include all varieties of rights which go to make up “personal liberties” of men, holding that, “the words, ‘personal liberty’ must be interpreted in a reasonable manner and to be attributed that sense which would promote and achieve objectives of the framers.”

The Constitution bench of the Supreme Court in Himmat Lal K Shah (1973) affirmatively

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declared, “…the state cannot by law abridge or take away the right of assembly by prohibiting assembly on public street or public place.

The state can only make regulations in aid of the right of assembly of each citizen and can only impose reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order” but “state cannot impose unreasonable restrictions. It must be kept in mind that Article 19(1)(b), read with Article 13, protects citizens against state action.”

Justice Mathew, in a powerful concurring opinion, said, “Freedom of assembly is an essential element of any democratic system. At the root of this concept lies the citizens’ right to meet face to face with others for the discussion of their ideas and problems — religious, political, economic or social.” He held, “Public meeting in open spaces and public streets forms part of the tradition of our national life.” He declared: “The conferment of a fundamental right of public assembly would have been an exercise in futility if the government and local authorities could legally close all places where alone only vast majority of people could exercise the right” and that “there is a fundamental right to hold [a] public meeting in public streets” and that right can-

not be taken away under an unguided discretion.

This is the law. Under Article 141, all authorities, civil and judicial, are expected to act in aid of the Supreme Court — that is to say, they are bound to follow this law.

Yet, the approach of the central and state governments in dealing with the farmers’ agitation is wholly contrary to this declaration. Not only are they flouting the Constitution but they are also disobeying the Supreme Court by not allowing farmers to assemble peaceably, to move freely and to speak freely. Fundamental rights are a gift of the framers of the Constitution to citizens and no one, including the Parliament and judiciary, much less the executive, has the right to limit them or take them away. The advisory committee on fundamental rights was chaired by none other than Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who said in his letter on April 24, 1947, to the president of the Constituent Assembly, “We attach great importance in making these rights justiciable…” and thus was born Article 32, the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.

On April 24, 1947, he said, “But the two schools of thought that considered

Budget to Build Better India

he new decade’s 1st budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a vision document for the nation to embark upon the post Covid world. The six pillars envisaged under the budget are a clear signal for further excelling over the growth journey through the mantra of ‘reform, perform & transform.’ The government has very finely managed to prioritise the life & livelihood throughout the roller coaster ride the last year. The presented pragmatic budget has expressed the ambitious reform in reviving the pandemic marred economy quickly & thriving in the league of the biggest economy of the world.

As the world on the cusp of entering into the post-covid era, India is emerging as a significant transitional journey player. India ardent believer of ‘sharing is caring’ philosophy is taking the head-on fight from the pandemic; kudos to the scientific & medical fraternity for their indomitable persistence towards bringing out the vaccination.

Commissioning of the world’s largest inoculation drive, ensuring vaccination delivery to needy countries India is countering the ‘Me-first’ approach & helping the world come out from the self-defeating and catastrophic moral failure. The unsurprised focus on boosting health & nutrition is visible as expenditures are proposed to the tune of 2.2 lakh crores. The Aatam Nirbhar Bharat Mission is further expanding the gravity of our actions in the global arena. The proposed measures in the budget are rightly towards India’s role as ‘factory of the world’ and in addition to the ‘pharmacy of the world.’

The measures taken by the government to revive the economy are showing optimistic indicators with a strong rebound with the estimated double-digit growth of as much as 11.5 % in FY22 as enumerated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Economic survey has similarly projected with upside growth potential having manifestation from continued normalisation of economic activities after the covid shock and further implementation of the proactive reform measures.

The highest ever allocation to Boost infrastructure in roads & highway construction, metros, provision for establishing Gas distribution network, dedicated freight corridors, creation of future-ready railways system by 2030, the enhanced allocation for Water supply & sanitation

this report studied not the fundamental rights of one country alone but of almost every country in the World.

They studied all the Constitutions of the world and they came to the conclusion that in this report we should include as far as possible rights which may be considered to be reasonable.”

K T Shah, speaking in the Constituent Assembly, had warned us, “The liberty of the person ever since the consciousness of civil liberties has come upon the people, has been the main battleground of autocrats and those fighting against them… It was, therefore, that any time the slightest difference of opinion was expressed, the slightest inconvenience or embarrassment was likely to be caused by any individual, the only course open to those who wanted to exercise autocratic power was to imprison or arrest or detain such a person without charge or trial.”

Farmer leaders, who have spearheaded a peaceful satyagraha for over 60 days, are now sought to be implicated in criminal cases without any reason.

Surprisingly, Delhi Police refused to take any action against political leaders of the ruling party who had made extremely provocative statements in February 2020, which actually result-

ed in hatred, violence and loss of lives. The violence that erupted on January 26 was shameful. Those “responsible” must be dealt with but those who had nothing to do with it must be spared. The police cannot absolve itself of its failures in protecting the Red Fort. The nation will never know how a large number of people could reach the Red Fort, enter and defile it without any effective preventive steps by the police. A section of people, masquerading as farmers, could indulge in violence resulting in the death of a young farmer and injuries to scores.

The protesting farmers and their leaders wanted a peaceful rally in tune with their peaceful and organised protest. An attempt was made by certain people to scuttle them from their path.

One can only hope that the police and, especially the judiciary, the subordinate judiciary, will see through this game to catch the culprits and not the innocents.

Farmers are deeply apprehensive of their future and so, are exercising their right to protest. Barricades and spikes, with a reinforced police force, will not dampen this spirit, it will only strengthen it. Sadly, attempts to demonise the protest by equating some of them with an anti-In-

dia movement can hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. On August 9, 1946, Sardar Ujjal Singh had said in the Constituent Assembly, “The Sikhs have a burning passion for freedom. No single community in the history of India has struggled so long and so hard as the Sikhs have done to drive away foreign hordes from this land.”

B R Ambedkar, fearing the future, had said, “Our difficulty is how to make the heterogeneous mass that we have today take a decision in common and march on the way which leads us to Unity.”

It is important at this stage of our democracy to remember the speech of Edmund Burke on conciliation with America. He said, “First, sir, permit me to observe that the use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment, but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again; and a nation is not governed which is perpetually to be conquered”.

Let us hope that the sovereign powers are exercised with wisdom because, according to Dr Ambedkar, “there is no other way that can lead us to Unity”.

Dushyant Dave Senior advocate, Supreme Court of India and former president, Supreme Court Bar Association.

Thirty silver coins but at what cost?

works, public transport, among and control with safeguard are others are measures that are major financial sector reform bound to improved infra outlook that will significantly aid to his is a message to my young place with the Lord and I encourage of the nation. The resulting mas- growth story of India.

Naga brothers and sisters in all to do so. sive construction activity will The government is comChrist and for anyone spirituThese days, popular media decreate significant employment mitted to doubling the farmer’s opportunities. The formation income & undertaken reform ally thirsty. It is my prayer that God picts Christianity as oppressive and non-conforming to worldly views. A of the higher education Com- measures for the welfare of the will speak to you through this.

Today our young people, espe- perverted gospel of accommodation mission, realigning the National farming fraternity ranging from apprenticeship scheme, will have expanding the scope of Kisan cially the teenagers, are so caught up is preached in songs and sermons a direct impact on the skill devel- Credit Card, PM Fasal Bima in the world; we forget that the devil and there is an alarming rise of ideas opment arena. The production Yojna, PM-Kisan to recently is the god of this world (2 Corin. 4:4) and practices among young people Linked incentive scheme in 13 enacted farm laws 2020. How- and we are worshipping the very compromising the very existence of sectors with nearly 1.97 lakh ever, the government is sincerely world he rules over. Everywhere we a Christian God. It is no secret that crore outlay will give fresh mo- considering their apprehension go, there are deceptions - new age Christians are persecuted in many mentum to create manufacturing with continuous dialogues and occult, homosexuality, prosperity parts of the world. Are we praying for global champions. The creation deliberated its will to resolve gospel, one world religion, human them? Today it’s them but tomorrow of Mega Investment Textile Park farm laws’ clauses amicably. idolatry, media filth, and in all these it’s us. And we the youth will be the will protect local manufacturers. The budget has enhanced the we the so called Christian youths are subsequent recipient of such perseSetting up of New Development agricultural credit target to 16.5 blindly indulging without knowing cutions. Are we ready to endure the Finance Institution, Creating lakh crore focusing on credit where we are heading to. No matter trials and present ourselves to Christ an asset reconstruction and flow to animal husbandry, dairy how smart, woke, strong and desir- as His bride that’s purely sold out for management company & imple- & fisheries. Expanding coverage able we think we are, our wisdom is Him alone? We the Naga youth do mentation of projects under the of swamitva scheme to all state/ foolishness to God and only by God not seem to be prepared for anything National Infrastructure Pipeline UT, strengthening APMCs & we can be led to understanding and yet. The serpent is already at work are paving new ways to raise the integration of more Mandis to e discernment. and we blindly nod along to its evil God brought Christianity to tactics and it saddens me that there’s capital. The budget witnessed NAM, doubling micro-irrigation a sharp increase in capital ex- fund to 10,000 crores, enhancing our doorsteps and transformed nobody in our society to call out the penditure Rs. 5.54 lakh crore, rural infrastructure development Nagaland. Our grandparents are a young people to grow spiritually. If I.e., 35% more than last fiscal. fund & extension of operation testimony to that. They held on to Christ could die for us, why can’t we This is in addition to Rs. 2 lakh green scheme to 22 perishable Jesus in their helplessness and were live for Him? crore proposed to be given to products for ensuring better in love with Him so much that they It is my sincere call to everyone states and autonomous bodies prices among others are key declared Nagaland for Christ. Unfor- to break all your idols today - gamfor their capital expenditure. All budget highlights for empower- tunately today, we the Naga youth ing, social media, substance abuse, are lack luster and lukewarm, most BL media, victim-mentality, money these measures will aid in more ing farmers. employment, expanding producTo empower the weaker of us do not even understand the madness, resentment, anything and tion, additional investment & job section, the margin money re- true essence of the Gospel of Christ everything that act as obstacles beopportunities. quired for stand up India has - you may be aware of the death and tween you and Christ because these The revised custom duty been reduced to 15% & incor- resurrection but not aware about the are the thirty silver coins we take structure will protect the domes- porated the loans related to joy and transformation and life that in exchange for Christ in our lives tic industry, boost the localisa- agricultural & allied sectors. The comes from Christ alone. You may and it’s never worth it. I pray that tion of production, strengthen revamped post metric Scholar- go to church, sing worship songs and He will place a heart of repentance the local producers & ultimately ship for Scheduled caste students listen to sermons but true closeness in all of us. enhance the manufacturing & increased budget for establish- comes from reading of the Word and Timothy W prospects of the nation. It will ing 750 Eklavya modal schools praying in the spirit in a quiet secret expand India’s footprint over will help uplift the downtrodden the global supply chain and section of the society. better export towards building The proactive budget is a self-reliant economy. Facilita- wholly focused on reviving the tion of ease of doing business, economic growth & building simplification of procedures, us- India as global knowledge & age of technology for easing the economic superpower. Under life of citizenry is the hallmark the leadership of Prime Minister of the Modi government. The Narendra Modi, the government amalgamation of 44 labour laws has sincerely considered every into just four labour codes is a stakeholders suggestion and preSir, significant milestone in usher- sented a robust, omnidirectional I would like to draw the kind attention of the authorities concerning ing in the new labor reform era. development & welfare oriented the abatement of auto fare. The auto fare collection in an around DimaThe decriminalization of the budget. The measure undertaken Limited Liability Partnership will further provide impetus to pur needs to be revised as it is adversely impacting the public. Auto fare Act, removal of restrictions on our efforts towards achieving charges were taken into consideration during the lockdown. However, with one person companies relating to the sustainable development the normalization of the situation it is needed that the auto fare must be paid-up capital and turnover & Goals by end of this decade. minimized.

In addition to the end of the lockdown the road conditions are far more amendment in the definition of The government is unparallelly small companies will remove the committed to walk the talk for better than it used to be. Back than when there were potholes everywhere doing business’s impediment. building better India through the auto fare from Chumoukedima to Dimapur was RS 40 per person, but The proposed single security ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas now the roads are well repaired and well maintained which does helps the market code by consolidating & Sabka Vikas’ by empowering three wheelers move faster and reach the destination faster. Yet, why we related acts, enabling easy and individuals, communities, societ- passengers are charged RS 80 -100 per person? Taking the excuse of the time bound access to deposi- ies at large with the nation’s first ongoing COVID-19 which led them to carry of less passenger in a auto but we do see that, they carry a lot of passengers and not maintaining social tors for their deposit amount approach. distancing yet only seeking a way to earn money. It would be appreciable by amending DICGC act 1961, Arjun Ram Meghwal if the auto fare is been minimized for the public. and amendment in Insurance act Union Minister of State for If this matter could kindly be looked upon at the earliest, it will ease 1938 for increasing the permisParliamentary Affairs, Heavy a very huge problem of the public. sible FDI limit from 49 % to 74 Industry & Public Enterprises, Zachano Lotha, Dept of Mass Communication, Patkai Christian College % and allow foreign ownership and MP Bikaner 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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Abatement of Auto Fare

He said the conclave is an initiative to promote dialogue in an institutional and cooperative environment that can foster the development of peace, stability and prosperity in the IOR. India being the largest country and having a vast coastline of 7500 Km in the IOR region, has to play an active role for peaceful and prosperous co-existence of all IOR countries, he said.

“We all have a shared asset, that is, the Indian Ocean,” Singh said.

“It is an important lifeline to international trade and transport as it commands control of major sea-lanes carrying half of

India compares violence over farm reforms to Capitol Hill rioting

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, FEB 4 (IANS): In response to the US remarks, the government on Thursday compared the violent protests against its farm reforms to the rioting by the supporters of former President Donald Trump at the Capitol Hill last month.

A spokesperson of the US State Department had told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that the Joe Biden administration recognises “that peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy, and note that the Indian Supreme Court has stated the same. We encourage that any differences between the

parties be resolved through dialogue”.

Though the spokesperson also said that “in general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract greater private sector investment,” he reprimanded the Indian government over the suspension of internet services in and around some farmers’ protest sites.

“We recognise that unhindered access to information, including the internet, is fundamental to the freedom of expression and a hallmark of a thriving democracy,” he had said.

On Thursday, during his weekly briefing,

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that it has taken note of the US State Department’s statement on the agriculture reforms and the ongoing protests.

He pointed out how the protesters resorted to violence at Red Fort on India’s Republic Day on January 26, undermining the country’s law and order and the tricolour.

The spokesperson compared it to the Capitol Hill violence and said that both the incidents were “part of vibrant democracies”.

The ministry in a statement issued on Wednesday had explained that the Par-

liament of India, after full debate and discussion, had passed the reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector. “These reforms give expanded market access and provide greater flexibility to the farmers.

They also pave the way for economically and ecologically sustainable farming,” it said.

The government also said that a very small section of farmers in parts of India have some reservations about these reforms.

“Respecting the sentiments of the protesters, the government of India has initiated a series of talks with their representatives.

Union ministers have been

part of the negotiations, and 11 rounds of talks have already been held. The government has even offered to keep the laws on hold, an offer iterated by no less than the Prime Minister of India,” it said.

The ministr y said, “Yet, it is unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them. This was egregiously witnessed on January 26, India’s Republic Day. A cherished national commemoration, the anniversary of the inauguration of the Constitution of India, was besmirched, and violence and vandalism took place in the Indian capital.

New Delhi: BJP national secretar y Sunil Deodhar, who is also the party’s Andhra Pradesh incharge, said Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy wants everyone to become a Christian, and an anticonversion law would be brought if Jana Sena-BJP government comes to power in the state.

According to The Print, the BJP leader who has been camping in Andhra Pradesh for the past few months for the Tirupati Lok Sabha bypolls, also said those Hindus who have converted to Christianity cannot continue to take the benefits of reservation.

“Hindus who have converted to Christianity can’t be Scheduled Caste.

Christians can’t be SC and it is not even accepted

by Jesus Christ. It is antiChristianity. We believe this is anti-Christ as he never asked people to convert everyone. The church has got political interest and that is why they are doing this,” he said.

Deodhar said they have demanded that video footage of those who visit churches regularly should be released.

“The Church should also make public its attendance register. The Church should work on the teachings of Christ and should not lie,” he added.

“There are a number of Christians, who on paper, continue to be Hindus and go to the Church regularly…. They do this to get benefits. In the religion column, they write Hindu to continue to get all benefits,” he alleged.

Deodhar also said “those Christians who call themselves Hindus do injustice and are encroaching upon the benefits that should be given to the SC

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“It is injustice happening to Scheduled Caste Hindus in Andhra Pradesh,” he said.

T h e B J P l e a d e r ’s comments come in the backdrop of a number of incidents of idol desecration in temples of Andhra Pradesh, triggering a political war between the opposition and the Jagan government.

‘Benefits of reservation should only be given to SC Hindus’ Deodhar said the benefits of reservation should only be given to Scheduled Caste Hindus, something which, he alleged, the chief minister is not doing.

“They left Hinduism and converted because they felt Hindus humiliated them, they meted out injustice to them and they felt after converting to Christianity no injustice would be done to them and they will be given respect.”

“So after getting justice, why do you want to get the benefits that you got while you were being meted out injustice? This should be given to those who, Dr (B.R.) Ambedkar

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said, had remained backward because they were deprived of benefits. Reservation should be given to those only. And in Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Reddy is not doing this,” he added.

‘Will bring in anticonversion law’ Deodhar also accused the chief minister of trying to convert everyone to Christianity.

“Jaganmohan Reddy wants everyone to become a Christian and if the process (of becoming a Christian) is being delayed due to the denial of the benefits, then he is letting all SC Hindus, who have become Christians, enjoy the benefits meant for the reserved category. We as a party are against this and we will launch a movement against this,” he added.

Deodhar further said once the Jana Sena and the BJP government comes to power, “we will bring an anti-conversion law”.

“Those who are trying to convert through force or by luring people that will not be allowed.

Anti-conversion bills were introduced in India by the Congress government. So it is not as if we are doing something new. Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Aruncachal Pradesh had seen such laws,” he added.

Asked about the BJP’s stand with regard to Amaravati being the only capital of Andhra Pradesh, the BJP leader said, “Our party’s stand is very clear in the declaration that we have given which is that Amravati should be the capital.”

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countries have held several rounds of military and diplomatic talks to resolve the face-off, but no significant headway has been made so far. The United States and China are currently engaged in a bitter confrontation over various issues, including the aggressive military moves in the disputed South China Sea. In his address, Singh said IOR countries have together demonstrated their mutual respect for a rules based order, setting an example of how abiding with international law will enable harnessing the global commons for the good of all.

Kolkata, Feb 4 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate four projects worth around Rs 4700 crore in oil, gas and infrastructure sectors at Haldia during his visit to West Bengal on February 7, an official said on Thursday.

The projects are those of PSUs Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Gas Authority of India (GAIL) and NHAI. IOC director (marketing), Gurmeet Singh said the prime minister will lay the foundation stone of the second catalytic dewaxing unit at the Haldia refinery of the PSU which will also serve as an import substitution project.

Singh said the cost of the unit will be around Rs 1019 crore and the proposed date of completion is April 2023. It will save foreign exchange of USD 185 million with reduced imports.

He said the dewaxing unit will produce base oil which is mostly imported. BPCL director (marketing), Arun Singh told reporters that a new LPG terminal at Haldia will be inaugurated by the prime minister.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers the keynote address at the IOR Ministers’ Conclave, Thursday. (PTI)

the worlds container ships, one third of the worlds bulk cargo traffic and two thirds of the worlds oil shipments.”

The present maritime security scenario in IOR is posing a number of challenges such as piracy, smuggling of drugs/people and arms, humanitarian and disaster relief, and Search & Rescue (SAR).

Maritime collaboration and co-operation among IOR countries can help meet these challenges effectively and efficiently and ensure peace and stability in the region.

“In order to synergise efforts of all IOR countries to ensure safety and security in this region, it is high time that we take our economy, trade, naval cooperation and collaboration to the higher level,” Singh added.

According to an official statement, Defence Ministers, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and senior officials from 27 of 28 countries from the region attended the event physically or in virtual mode.

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Singh calls for cooperation of IOR nations Bengaluru, Feb 4 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, in an apparent reference to the disputed South China Sea, said conflicting claims in some maritime areas have seen negative impact, amid continued border standoff with China.

Maritime resources will be key to sustained growth and development of nations across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in the ongoing century, he said delivering his keynote address at the IOR Defence Ministers’ Conclave held on the margins of Aero India2021, India’s premier defence and aerospace show.

“We have already seen the negative impact of conflicting claims in some maritime areas of the world. We must, therefore, ensure that the maritime expanse of the Indian Ocean is peaceful and is optimally harnessed for the benefit of all nations in the region,” the Minister said.

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Sl Registration Year of Vehicle Type of vehicle no no purchase station Reserve price Winger 1 TATA NL-02C-6146 2012 LUMAMI Rs.2,80,800/(Ambulance) Bus 27 Sitter 2 TATA Motors NL-01B-0566 2003 KOHIMA Rs.72,900/Bus 27 Sitter 3 TATA Motors NL-02B-1641 2007 DIMAPUR Rs.2,02,500/4 Scorpio NL-01C-8629 2009 LUMAMI Rs.1,41,599/5 Nuvo Sport NL-10C-0278 2012 LUMAMI Rs.1,34,285/Any bid if found to be less than the reserve price, the same bid will be treated as invalid.

Nagaland University reserves the right to reject any bid with assigning any reason whatsoever.

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Describing the Union Budget as “cronycentric”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were given no low interest loans or GST relief which meant that the employers of India’s largest workforce were “betrayed”.

The Congress had earlier slammed the budget, saying it was a “let down like never before”. The Opposition party had claimed that the budget will unravel soon.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha from a tablet, instead of a conventional paper document, the first paperless budget since Independence.

Hitting out at the government, Gandhi on Thursday tweeted, “Modi’s crony centric budget means

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systems at all 132 KV substations in Nagaland along with other NE States with 100% grant from PSDF, Ayemi said the 66 KV systems were left out because, as per guidelines for PSDF funding, only 132 KV system and above qualifies for funding under PSDF. For this, he said the State power department had already submitted a proposal for funding 66 KV systems under PSDF for Rs 13.09 crore with a request to Central Electricity Authority to consider it as a special dispensation.

In his address, Tripura’s deputy chief minister in-charge of power Kishnu Dev Varma highlighted the achievements and activities of the State in power sector.

Meghalaya’s power minister James K Sangma urged the Centre to fast-track clearance process of new proposed power projects.

Arunachal Pradesh’s power & hydro power adviser Balo Raja proposed the planners and stakeholders present at the meeting to carry out a feasibility study on the issue and come out with a tangible policy decision as per norms associated with international exchange of electricity.

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PGCIL, NTPC and other generating companies should also to be taken up seriously by the distribution companies (Discoms) and State governments.

He said many Discoms were in financial distress as the gap between the cost of supply and realisation was increasing, due to which distribution utilities were overburdened with accumulated outstanding dues.

Observing that late payment surcharge formed a huge component of debt, which otherwise was actually not a part of the tariff but a commercial obligation, Rio suggested that a compromised arrangement be worked out suiting all stakeholders in the form of freezing the late payment surcharge and apply securitisation principle of 2002 on the same issue.

Earlier in his welcome address, adviser power Tovihoto Ayemi remarked that the Northeast was fortunate to have abundant natural resources, though hydropower was one resource that was yet to be properly harnessed.

He said Arunachal Pradesh alone has an identified hydropower

potential of 50,000 MW, adding that other States of the region too have huge potential. In this regard, he said NERPC should deliberate and work towards making region a power house in reality.

As per data available, Ayemi said the installed Central sector generation capacity in the region was about 3000 MW while the maximum demand met in 2020 was in the range of 2300 MW to 3000 MW. This, he said proved that there was a huge shortfall in power generation, due to which the States of the region were compelled to import power at higher cost through Eastern and Northern grids.

Calling for early restoration of Kopili Stage I & II, the adviser urged the generating agencies engaged in development of various projects like the 2000-MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project (HEP) and 2880-MW Dibang Multipurpose Project to complete them early in order to meet the power shortage faced by the North Eastern States both as a short-term and long-term measure.

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all depends on your services and how you communicate and plan a market strategy as well as community need based strategy.

He encouraged Can Youth to form more Youth Support Groups and promote income generation activity for sustainability among young people.

Faihamti Longmailai, coordinator of 3E space, Can Youth, chaired the program.

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ful entrepreneur depended on how people serve customers.

He also mentioned that when a person starts a business, they should never expect big profit or revenue.

He also emphasizes the dignity of labour which is required in every individual as a social entrepreneur.

He concluded by saying, money will help you setting up, attract more customers but at the end it

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their business and enterprise through Technology.

Albert Gangte, Manager of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Dimapur Branch handed over the Nokia C3 Smartphone to the three Youth Support Group (YSG) and two entrepreneurs.

Albert spoke on the basic principles of being a successful entrepreneur. He stated that being a success-

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national oil prices to USD 59 per barrel in the last 2-3 days because of a perception of mismatch in demand and supply as well as cut in production by Saudi.

Retail prices are arrived at by adding central and state taxes and dealer commission to the benchmark cost of production.

He said only 25-30 per cent of the retail pump rates are dependent on international benchmark cost and the rest are central and state taxes. “We probably have no choice but to pass on the variation (in benchmark cost) to the consumer,” he said. “The government has taxation handle.”

The cracks or margins are low and “the govern-

DIMAPUR,FEB 3: Project 3E Space under Can Youth distributed Nokia C3 Smart Phone to three Youth Support Group (YSG); Yader YSG Dhansiripar, Unity YSG Chumukedima, Darogajan village YSG and 2 entrepreneurs from Bade village Dimapur and Punglwa village in Peren on February 2 at Buna Café, Walford Road, Burma Camp, Dimapur.

A press release by CAN chief functionary Jenpu Rongmei stated that the programme was a part of Nokia Company and Better India coloration in which top 20 entrepreneur were selected from all over India, which included Can Youth Founder Jenpu Rongmei, received 6 Nokia C3 smart phones to distribute among selected local entrepreneur and youth group who works on income generation activity.

The purpose of distributing smart phone is to promote

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New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI): Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday climbed to fresh highs in the country as rates were hiked by the most in recent times, even as fuel retailers said the government can cut taxes to ease consumer burden.

Petrol and diesel price was hiked by 35 paise per litre each after a gap of a week, according to price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase took petrol prices to a fresh high of Rs 86.65 a litre in Delhi and to Rs 93.20 in Mumbai.

Diesel rates touched Rs 76.83 in Mumbai and an alltime high of Rs 83.67.

Mukesh Kumar Surana, head of India’s thirdlargest fuel retailer Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), said there has been a sudden spike in inter-

barrel,” he said adding that oil suppliers cartel OPEC has said it is rebalancing supply-demand.

Once supplies are back, the prices are expected to cool, he said. Retail petrol rates have risen by Rs 17.11 per litre since mid-March 2020 after the government raised taxes to mop up gains arising from fall in international oil prices. Diesel rates have gone up by Rs 14.54.

Pradhan, speaking at the South Asia Commodities Forum of S&P Global Platts on Thursday, warned that rising oil prices could hurt the global economic recovery.

“Efforts at artificially distorting prices will have a dampening effect on the fragile global economic recovery that is underway,” he said. “While we do not favour too low prices, we also do not support high prices, which deny energy access to millions in India”.

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ment alone can answer how prices should be” paused, he said.

On Wednesday, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply to a question that excise duty levied by the Central government makes up for Rs 32.98 per litre of the price of petrol in Delhi and sales tax or VAT of the state government constitutes Rs 19.55.

For diesel, the central excise adds up to Rs 31.83 and VAT to Rs 10.99. Besides, the price also includes a dealer commission of a minimum Rs 2.6 per litre on petrol and Rs 2 on diesel.

Surana said the perception of mismatch between fuel demand pick up and the supplies is leading to increase in international prices.

“On a medium-term basis, we do not see oil prices rising substantially.

They are likely to however in the range of USD 50-60 per

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Myanmar blocks FB as coup resistance grows YANGON, FEB 4 (AP): Myanmar’s new military government blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected government and its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and is how most people access the internet.

The military seized power shortly before a new session of Parliament was to convene on Monday and detained Suu Kyi and other top politicians.

It said it acted because the government had refused to address its complaints that last November’s general election, in which Suu Kyi’s party won a landslide victory, was marred by widespread voting irregularities. The state Election Commission has refuted the allegations.

About 70 recently elected lawmakers defied the new military government on Thursday by convening a symbolic meeting of the Parliament that was prevented from opening.

They signed their oaths of office at a government guesthouse in the capital, Naypyitaw, where about 400 of them were detained in the aftermath of the

Supporters of Myanmar military wave Myanmar national flags supporting military coup in Naypyitaw, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

takeover. They have since been told they can return to their home districts.

The unofficial convening was a symbolic gesture to assert that they, not the military, are the country’s legitimate lawmakers.

Some expressed their anger and their determination to resist the coup as they left the guesthouse.

“This violates the human rights of the whole citizenry. This is not a coup. This is a treason against the government. I will have to say that this is state treason,” said Khin Soe Soe Kyi, a member of Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party.

The military declared a one-year state of emergency and put all state powers into the hands of the junta, including legislative

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functions. It said that at the end of that period it will call an election and turn over power to the winner.

Anti-coup g raffiti appeared in Yangon, the country’s biggest city, with the slogan “Don’t want dictatorship”’ scrawled on a wall on a busy street.

In Mandalay, a city known for its activist politics, a spirited protest by about 20 people in front of the University of Medicine was broken up by police.

Three were arrested.

Medical personnel have declared they won’t work for the military government. Health workers are highly respected for their work during the coronavirus pandemic that is taxing the country’s dangerously inadequate health system.

For a second night Wednesday, residents of Yangon conducted noise protests, banging pots and pans and honking car horns.

The protests have revived a song associated with a failed 1988 uprising against military dictatorship. Myanmar was under military rule for five decades after a 1962 coup, and Suu Kyi’s five years as leader have been its most democratic period since them, despite continued use of repressive colonialera laws.

Videos posted on social media showed medical personnel and others singing “Kabar Makyay Bu” — or “We Won’t Be Satisfied Until the End of the World” — sung to the tune of “Dust in the Wind,” a 1977 song by the U.S. rock group Kansas.

Thousands of people in Naypyitaw joined a rally in support of the military coup on Thursday, the latest of a number of events that aim to project an image of popular acceptance of the power grab.

Suu Kyi remains highly popular. Her party said Wednesday that she has been charged with possessing illegally imported walkie-talkies — believed to be used by her body-

guards — that were found in her house, The charge, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison, allows her to be held in custody until at least Feb. 15. Ousted President Win Myint is being held on a separate charge. Suu Kyi is believed to under house arrest at her residence.

Facebook users said service disruptions began late Wednesday night.

“Telecom providers in Myanmar have been ordered to temporarily block Facebook. We urge authorities to restore connectivity so that people in Myanmar can communicate with family and friends and access important information,” Facebook said in a statement.

In 2018, Facebook removed several accounts linked to Myanmar’s military, including that of Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the officer who led this week’s coup, following complaints that they appeared to fuel hatred toward the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority. The Rohingya were targeted in a brutal 2017 army counterinsurgency campaign that drove more than 700,000 to neighboring Bangladesh. Critics say the army’s actions constituted genocide.

Normal life paralysed in Nepal during general strike, over 200 arrested KATHMANDU, FEB 4 (PTI): Over 200 people were arrested on Thursday for their involvement in arson and vandalism during a general strike called by the Nepal Communist Party’s splinter faction-led

by Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ that paralysed normal life across the country. The strike was called by Prachanda-led faction to oppose the appointment of office bearers and members of various constitutional bodies by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli-led caretaker government.

Major markets, educational institutions, offices and factories were shut down while transport services were disrupted during the strike. The government had mobilised at least 5,000 security personnel in Kathmandu Valley to prevent any untoward incident. Only few motorbikes were seen moving around the capital city since morning.

Over 200 cadres and leaders of the Prachandaled faction were arrested for their involvement in vandalism, arson, and other prohibited activities in different parts of the country, My Republica newspaper reported, citing police.

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Nepalese demonstrators burn tires and chant slogans during a general strike in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Party’s Central Committee members Ashta Laxmi Shakya, Bijaya Poudel, Hitnath Shakya, Himal Sharma and Amrita Thapa were among those arrested. The protesters vandalised at least three vehicles in Kathmandu for defying the strike.

Police arrested at least 100 leaders and cadres of the Prachanda-led faction in the Kathmandu Valley.

There was an incident of arson as a taxi was torched in Gongabu in the morning.

According to the Metropolitan Traffic Police Kathmandu, a taxi was set on fire by demonstrators near Gongabu Bus Park early in the morning. Another taxi and a microbus were vandalised at Swoyambhu

and Chabahil areas on the outskirt of Kathmandu.

According to police, at least 27 rounds of bullets were fired in air while trying to control a clash between the cadres of the Prachandaled faction and local entrepreneurs at Shiva Chowk, Janakpur in the Province 2.

Police also lobbed tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.

Two police personnel – a constable and an assistant sub inspector -- were also injured in the incident. Ten cadres of the faction including leaders Ram Chandra Jha and Matrika Yadav were also injured.

“At least 63 arrests were made in the province,” police said.

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US and Russia extend nuclear arms control treaty for 5 years WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, FEB 4 (IANS): Russia and the US have officially extended the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) by five years as the agreement on the extension of the key nuclear pact has entered into force, authorities from the two countries have confirmed.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that it exchanged diplomatic notes on the completion of all domestic procedures required for the treaty’s extension with the US Embassy, Xinhua news agency reported.

“The New START treaty will operate in the form it was signed, without any changes or additions, until February 5, 2026,” it added.

According to the Ministry, the telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US on January 26 was key for this development to proceed.

“We hope that the understanding reached with Washington regarding the fate of the landmark treaty for international security will help overcome the tendency that has prevailed in recent years as a result of the destructive US policy on breaking arms control and non-proliferation mechanisms,” it emphasized.

T h e M i n i s t r y wa s added that Russia is ready to continue constructive dialogue with the US to achieve new results that would strengthen the strategic stability in the world.

Also confirming the development, US Secretary of State Antony Blinked said: “Extending the New START Treaty ensures we have verifiable limits on Russian ICBMs, SLBMs, and heavy bombers until February 5, 2026.”

He added that the extension “makes the US, allies and partners, and the world safer”, adding that

“especially during times of tension, verifiable limits on Russia’s intercontinentalrange nuclear weapons are vitally important”.

Blinken noted that Washington would use the five-year extension period to seek arms control with Moscow that addresses all of the Russian nuclear weapons.

T h e N ew S TA RT, which limits the numbers of deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,550 and delivery systems to 700 for each, is the last remaining nuclear arms control pact in force between the two nuclear superpowers.

The treaty can be extended by a maximum of five years with the consent of the two countries.

The former administration of President Donald Trump tried to conclude a shorter extension of the treaty last year after rounds of negotiation with Russia, but the two sides failed to finalise a formal agreement.

LONDON, FEB 4 (IANS): The coronavir us infection rate in the UK is “still alarmingly high” to consider relaxing social distancing guidelines, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned.

Addressing a virtual Downing Street news briefing on Wednesday, Johnson said that 90 per cent of those aged over 75 in England had received the first dose of a Covid vaccine, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Prime Minister said that although the number in hospital was beginning to fall, the National Health Service (NHS) was still under “huge pressure”.

Earlier in the day, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said 10 million people in Britain have been given the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, which means 15 per cent of the population have had their first coronavirus jab.

Joining Johnson for the press briefing, Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty said it looks as if Britain is past the peak of its current wave.

“I think that most of my colleagues think we are past the peak. That doesn’t mean you can never have an-

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other peak, but at this point in time, provided people continue to follow the guidelines, we are on the downward slope of cases, hospitalization and of deaths in all four nations of the UK, so I think we do think, at this point, this peak at least, we are past,” he said.

The country aims to deliver a first dose to 15 million of the most vulnerable by mid-February and to offer all adults their first dose by autumn. England is currently under the third national lockdown since the outbreak of the pandemic in the country.

Similar restriction measures are also in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

As of Thursday, the country’s overall caseload and death toll stood at 3,882,972 and 109,547, respectively.

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FELICITATION The Yaongyimchen Village Council express heartiest congratulations to the LEMSACHENLOK SOCIETY LONGLENG, for being awarded the GOVERNOR'S GOLD MEDAL on the occasion of Republic Day celebration 2021. The Council conveys them best wishes and further reaffirm to continuously support all the Community Development Initiative carried out by the Society.

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WUHAN (CHINA), FEB 4 (AP): One of the World Health Organisation investigators looking for clues into the origin of the coronavirus in the central Chinese city of Wuhan said that the Chinese side has provided a high level of cooperation.

In a tweet, zoologist and team member Peter Daszak praised Wednesday’s meetings with staff at the key Wuhan Institute of Virology, including with Deputy Director Shi Zhengli, a virologist who worked with Daszak to track down the origins of SARS that originated in China and led to the 2003 outbreak.

“Extremely important meeting today with staff at WIV including Dr Shi Zhengli. Frank, open discussion. Key questions asked & answered,” Daszak tweeted. The team remained at their hotel and appeared to have no field visits scheduled for Thursday.

Peter Ben Embarek of WHO team leaves after a field visit at the Service Center in Wuhan on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

Earlier, Daszak tweeted images of media outside the institute, saying: “Thanking the press for their patience and interest in getting this news out to the world. The work is moving ahead & we look forward to being able to talk about the results as soon as possible.”

The Wuhan Institute of Virology has collected extensive virus samples, leading to unproven allegations that it may have

caused the original outbreak by leaking the virus into the surrounding community.

China has strongly denied that possibility and has promoted unproven theories that the virus may have originated elsewhere.

Along with the institute, the WHO team that includes experts from 10 nations has visited hospitals, research institutes and a traditional market tied to the original outbreak.

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The office of the Purana Bazar Nkonjan Kikon Ekhung (PBNKE), East Dimapur extend its heartiest congratulations to the bonafide and active members of PBNKE on their recent promotion.

1. Mr. Orenpomo Kikon, S/o Lt. Nyimshio Kikon promoted to Commissioner Secretary.

2. Mr. Yanthungbemo Kikon, S/o Mr. Orenpomo Kikon promoted to SDO (Civil).

The PBNKE wish and pray that our God Almighty continue to bless them with good health.

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Besides Rihanna and Thunberg, several other prominent personalities including Meena Harris, an American lawyer and niece of US Vice President Kamala Harris, actress Amanda Cerni, singers Jay Sean, Dr Zeus and former adult star Mia Khalifa too voiced their support to the protesting farmers. In a strong response to the remarks made by the international celebrities, the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) on Wednesday said the “temptation” of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments is “neither accurate nor responsible”.

Emphasising that the protests must be seen in the context of India’s democratic ethos and polity, the MEA further said that some vested interest groups have tried to mobilise international support against the country.

Meanwhile, several American lawmakers came out in support of the farmers’ protests in India. “I am concerned by the reported actions against peaceful demonstrators protesting new agricultural reform laws in India,” Congresswoman Haley Stevens said.

FELICITATION We, the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Dimapur (MSTD), Ao Temolungtsür Telongjem Dimapur (ATTD) and Mopungchuket Ait Laishir Telongjem (MALT) Dimapur extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Imlimaong Aier, son of Mr. Temjen Aier and Mrs. Asangla Lemtor of Mopungchuket village, for achieving Ph.D Degree on the thesis entitled “Unravelling the mechanism of resistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma”, from the Department of Applied Sciences, IIIT Allahabad.

With immense pride and honour, we further wish him success in all his future endeavours.

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was given by a State Department spokesperson in Washington.

“In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract greater private sector investment,” the state department official said, indicating that the new Biden administration is supportive of the Indian government’s move to reform the agricultural sector.

On the issue of restrictions on internet services at the protest sites, the US embassy spokesperson said: “We recognise that unhindered access to information, including the internet, is fundamental to the freedom of expression and a hallmark of a thriving democracy.”

There was no immediate reaction from the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The responses by the new US administration came close on the heels of tweets by American pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg extending their support to the farmers agitating against the three contentious agri laws that put the raging protests in global spotlight.

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New Delhi/Washington, FEB 4 (PTI): : In its first reaction to the ongoing farmers’ agitation, the new US administration on Thursday said it encourages that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue even as it backed steps that can improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract greater investment.

The US also said peaceful protests and unhindered access to the internet are “hallmark” of a “thriving democracy”. The remarks were made by the State Department in Washington and the US embassy in Delhi in response to questions on the over two-month-long protests by farmers at the national capital’s borders.

“We recognise that peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy, and note that the Indian Supreme Court has stated the same. We encourage that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue,” a spokesperson of the US embassy said. The talks between the farmer unions and the Centre have remained deadlocked.

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The Crown, Mank leads Golden Globes nominations

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he Herman Mankiewicz biopic Mank and the royal drama The Crown lead nominations at the 78th Golden Globe Awards, with both receiving six nods apiece.

The award ceremony will be held virtually on February 28 in two cities, New York and Los Angeles.

Among highlights is late star Chadwick Boseman’s nomination in the Best Actor category. Boseman, who shot to global fame playing Black Panther, has been nominated posthumously for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bot-

tom, his final film.

Another highlight this year, on the film front, is a record three female directors being nominated -Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Regina King (One Night In Miami) and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) are in the race to pick the top award.

In the overall count, Aaron Sorkin’s film The Trial Of The Chicago 7 and the comedy series Schitt’s Creek follow The Crown and Mank, with five nominations each.

The nominees for the upcoming edition were

announced by Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P Henson on Wednesday, in which it was revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen, Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Colman are leading the actor and actress nominations, with all of them receiving two nods each, reports variety.com.

Another thing that the nominations highlighted was the gradual shift of Hollywood from traditional studios and cable networks to the streaming space. Global streaming giant Netflix is dominating the pack with a staggering 42 nominations

across film and television categories, which includes nods for The Trial Of The Chicago 7, The Queen’s Gambit and The Crown.

Amazon Studios also has 10 nominations, including nods for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm and its Small Axe anthology series. Hulu gets 10 nods as well, which included nominations for Palm Springs and Ramy.

Mank, a black-andwhite ode to old Hollywood, which was released

by Netflix, got six nominations, which includes nods for Best Drama, as well as for director David Fincher and for Gary Oldman’s performance as Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz.

The Crown, which leads the television category with six nominations, got mentions in Best TV drama, as well as for the performances of several of its cast members.

Olivia Colman who plays the monarch, and Emma Corrin, who essays the role of Princess Diana, picked up nominations.

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Instagram to launch vertical feed for Stories soon

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acebook-owned Instagram is now working on new vertical feed for Stories, the way TikTok first used and Reels on Instagram has already cloned the feature.

According to a TechCrunch report, navigating with vertical swipes up and down would make Stories experience more like Reels, recently launched by Facebook to compete with the Chinese short-video making app.

Vertical swiping feels more natural than taps and horizontal flicks, the way we do on smartphones and other apps.

The “Ver tical Stories” feature on Instagram was spotted by Alessandro Paluzzi who shared the discovery on his Twitter account.

“Now you can swipe up and down to browse stories”.

The feature is not live yet.Instagram confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday that the feature is being developed but is not available for the public at the moment.

(IANS)

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Taylor Swift sued by Evermore theme park over trademark infringement

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aylor Swift is being sued for trademark infringement by a Utah theme park that shares the same name as her latest album, ‘Evermore’.

As reported by Pitchfork, the Evermore theme park is suing Swift after her record has allegedly confused guests and detrimentally affected its page ranking on Google search queries.

The lawsuit, filed earlier this week in a US District Court in Utah, also alleges Swift’s album infringes on the theme park’s merchandise designs and artwork for the original soundtracks it has released.

Following the record’s release, park management claims its guests were asking whether Swift and the theme park had collaborated on the album. The lawsuit is seeking millions in damages, in addition to legal fees.

Swift’s legal team have responded to the claim, dismissing it in a statement as “frivolous” and pointing to the various lawsuits that are currently underway against the Evermore group and its founder Ken Bretschneider.

In a letter filed in court, the singer’s representatives also said the theme park’s sale of “small dragon eggs, guild patches, and a small dragon mount” are not similar to the items sold on Swift’s website.

“According to Utah Business, ‘As of June 2020, at least five lawsuits have been filed against Bretschneider and the Evermore group by major construction companies like Sunroc, AGC Drywall and Construction, Geneva Rock, Mountain Point Landscaping, EME Mechanical, Kreativ Woodworks, and NFH Distributing (Beehive Brick and Stone)’,” a spokesperson for Swift told Pitchfork.

“The companies claim

‘they are owed between $28,000 and $400,000.’ Utah Business says, ‘he owes millions of dollars in construction, mechanic, and landscaping fees to workers across the valley who have yet to be paid’… with ‘a collection of more than 20 construction liens on the Evermore property.’ The true intent of this lawsuit should be obvious.”

‘Evermore’ arrived in the last few days of 2020 as Swift’s second surprise album for the year. Upon its release, NME gave the album five stars, saying “Swift pushes the boundaries of her indie reinvention, adding a bit of ‘1989’-era gloss to produce a beacon of hope”.

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Hayley Williams is releasing Green tea, coffee may lower CVD risk for stroke survivors ‘Flowers For Vases/Descansos’ today D

After fans noted that the Genius page for ‘Flowers For Vases / Descansos’ showed a release date of February 5, Williams tweeted early this morning (February 5) the title of her next solo project, its imminent release date and its artwork.

NME has reached out to Williams’ representatives for further confirmation of ‘Flowers For Vases / Descansos”s arrival tomorrow.

The ‘Flowers For Vases / Descansos’ release news follows on from Wil-

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liams revealing last month that she was in the process of recording her equivalent of Taylor Swift’s surprisereleased album ‘Folklore’.

“We don’t need drums if this is my ‘Folklore’,” she said of a since-deleted behind-the-scenes clip.

Last month Williams covered Massive Attack’s ‘Teardrop’. She debuted her rendition during The Ally Coalition’s 7th Annual Talent Show, which was streamed online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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and the need to improve life expectancy following these cardiovascular events,” said researcher Hiroyasu Iso, Professor at Osaka University in Suita, Japan.

For the study, the researchers analyzed data of more than 46,000 participants (aged 40 to 79 with 60 per cent being females).

Participants were then divided into three groups -- history of stroke; history of myocardial infarction (MI); and no history of stroke or MI. The team then analyzed the amount and frequency of green tea and coffee consumption.

When compared with participants who rarely

drank green tea, stroke survivors who consumed at least seven cups of green tea daily lowered their risk of all-cause mortality by approximately 62 per cent.

Heart attack survivors who drank one cup of coffee a day reduced their overall risk of death by approximately 22 per cent when compared to those who did not regularly drink coffee.

People without a history of stroke or heart attack who consumed one or more cups of coffee a week had approximately a 14 per cent lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to noncoffee drinkers.

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Steven Wilson apologises to Wolfgang Van Halen following Eddie Van Halen criticism

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teven Wilson has apologised to Wolfgang Van Halen after he criticised his late father Eddie Van Halen‘s guitar playing style in a recent interview.

Wilson faced a backlash earlier this week after telling FaceCulture in an interview that the Van Halen guitarist’s death last year “didn’t [affect

FELICITATION The Nakimi Khel takes immense pleasure in congratulating Mr. Vipral Tase, Inspector of Excise who has been awarded the prestigious Governor’s Commendation Certificate during the 72 nd Republic Day Celebration 2021, for his outstanding service.

Nakimi Khel is immensely proud of his achievement and wishes him unlimited success in his endeavours.

Mr. Kezholel Tase Mr. Kevilekho Tase Chairman Secretary Naki Khel Naki Khel

me], because I was never a fan”, adding: “I know [Van Halen was] an extraordinary musician, and it’s always sad when an extraordinary artist dies, [but] I was never a fan of the so-called shredder mentality. And I think in many ways, [Van Halen] was the

father of that whole kind of movement.”

Wolfgang tweeted Wilson following the publication of the interview to tell him that while he was a fan of Wilson’s music, the latter’s comments on the late Van Halen “bum me out hard”.

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“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged.

For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” - Joshua 1:9

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ayley Williams has announced that she is releasing ‘Flowers For Vases / Descansos’ tomorrow (February 5).

The follow-up to Williams’ May 2020 debut solo album ‘Petals For Armor’ has been teased by the Paramore frontwoman in recent weeks, with Williams’ official website redirecting to a site called ‘Flowers For Vases’.

Williams also ‘leaked’ a new track from the project late last month after she hand-delivered a CD to one fan in the US.

rinking green tea may help reduce multiple causes of death and prevent further cardiovascular problems among stroke and heart attack survivors, a new study suggests.

The research, published in the journal Stroke, also found daily coffee consumption helps heart attack survivors by lowering their risk of death after a heart attack and can prevent heart attacks or strokes in healthy individuals.

“There is a strong need for scientific evidence on the lifestyles among survivors of stroke and heart attack considering the rapidly aging population

Mrs. Azenuo Pienyü With immense pleasure and pride, we, the Descendents of Lt. Ketsei-U Pienyü, express our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Azenuo Pienyü, W/o Mr. Neiba Pienyü, on her promotion to Additional Director, Rural Development Department, Govt. of Nagaland.

The family is immensely proud and extends best wishes to you. Congratulations!

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With great joy and honour, we, the Kikumsüngba Aso Elangtsür Telongjem, Dimpur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Obangkokla, D/o.

Mr. Temjen Pongen and Mrs. Watila Jamir for being selected as Nursing Officer at the All Indian Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Kalyani, West Bengal.

May the Almighty God continue to bless and guide you in your future endeavours.

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pletely done with the marriage and is moving on. He doesn’t care what Kim’s priorities are with holding off on a divorce announcement,” a second source explains.

“He will file before she’s ready if he has to.

He wants the divorce just as much as Kim does,” the source adds.

The two were reportedly not on talking terms, before Kanye decided to move out of the house.

Kim and Kanye got married in 2014 and have four children -- North, Chicago, Psalm and Saint West.

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s divorce between socialite Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West draws closer, reports suggest that the estranged couple has cut off all communication.

Although divorce is yet to be finalised, the two have already started moving on with their lives.

“She (Kim) is trying to stay strong and move on with her lie, completely official in her mind,” a source tells eonline.com, adding that Kim is waiting to make an official announcement once legalities are finalised.

“Kanye is also com-

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Chetheba, Rukizu in men’s basketball semis

DIMAPUR (NPN): Chetheba Town and Rikizu teams have booked their semi-final berths after winning their respective men’s basketball matches on the fourth day of the ongoing 50th golden jubilee of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) here at Phüsachodü village under Phek district on Thursday.

In the first quarterfinal match, Chetheba team outclassed North Kikruma 49-27 points to book their semi-finals berth. They will now play against Thipuzu of the men’s basketball semis.

While Rukizu overcome Kikruma by 49-35 points during the second quarterfinal match. They will take on Thenyizu team in the semi-final match.

In men’s volleyball, seven times defending champions Thenyizu village kick started their campaign win-

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Players of Kikruma (white) and Rukizu (Black) in action during the basketball quarterfinal match on Thursday.

ning both their matches to ma by 25-11, 25-15 and mark their entry to the next Thipuzu by 25-14, 25-15. round. They defeated Kikru- Host village Phüsachodü,

Chesezu, Chetheba, North Kikruma also have won their first league matches on the fourth day. Host team Phüsachodü (men) continued their good form in football by thrashing Chikri Nasa by 7-0. Zhoveto Chuzho and Dzüthotsoyi Medeo struck twice, while Nuvoto Theluo, Vevochuyi Puyo-o, Kuluveyi Curhah scored a goal each for Phüsachodü team. With back to back win, Phüsachodü topped the group B table and secure their entry into quarterfinal round. For women’s football matches, Shodulü Swiho scored the first hat-trick of the sports meet helping Thenyizu village thumped Chikri Nasa by 6-0. Swiho scored four goals, while Khrukhosalu scored twice for Thenyizu team to register an empathetic win against Nasa team.

Chesezu women team

set up a quarterfinal clash against Khulazu Bawe by winning against Chetheba team 2-0. The goals came through the boots of Vesetalu Swuro and Nusatalu during the match.

Neisuzolu Theluo lone goal for host team Phüsachodü secured the semifinal round. They overcame Rukizu team by a solitary goal in the encounter. While Thipuzu beat North Kikruma 1-0, they will now play against the winner of either Kikruma or Khulazu Basa in the quarterfinal round.

On Friday, the first match will be played between Kikruma against K Basa for women’s football, for volleyball (men) Chetheba will play their second match against Chikri Nasa, while for women’s basketball, Chesezu team will take on Rukizu in their respective grounds.

Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori ‘sorry’ for sexism row

TOKYO, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee has apologised for making “inappropriate” remarks about women, after calls for his resignation.

Yoshiro Mori, 83, retracted the comments but said he was not planning to stand down.

The Games chief was earlier quoted as saying women talk too much and that meetings with many female board directors would “take a lot of time”.

He was speaking at Wednesday’s meeting of the Japanese Olympic Committee.

The committee board currently has 24 members, five of whom are women.

In 2019, the committee - which is responsible for selecting Japanese Olympians - set itself a goal

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of increasing the number of female board directors to 40%.

“If we increase the number of female board members, we have to make sure their speaking time is restricted somewhat, they have difficulty finishing, which is annoying,” Mr Mori was quoted as saying by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.

“We have about seven women at the organising committee but everyone

understands their place,” he said. Mr Mori, who was prime minister of Japan in 2000-01, is known in the country for a string of gaffes and undiplomatic statements he made while in office.

His latest comments triggered anger on social media, with the hashtag #Moriresign trending on Twitter. “Shame. It’s time, get out,” one user tweeted, while another urged athletes to boycott the Games if Mr Mori kept his job.

Mr Mori told Japan’s Mainichi newspaper that female family members had also lambasted him.

“Last night, my wife gave me a thorough scolding. She said: ‘You’ve said something bad again, haven’t you? I’m going to have to suffer again because you’ve antagonised women,’” he said.

Barca survive scare to reach Copa del Rey semis Josh Philippe named BBL 10 Player of the Tourney in the 92nd minute. Granada looked shell-shocked and Griezmann put a rampant Barca ahead with a powerful header from a Messi cross 10 minutes into extratime.

Granada were awarded a penalty a minute later when Sergino Dest barged Neva over in the Barca area and Federico scored from the spot. Granada’s joy lasted only a couple of minutes before Frenkie de Jong put Barca back in front, reacting fastest after Aaron had blocked another Messi shot.

Alba then netted a volley to make it 5-3 and secure FC Barcelona and Granada players in action during the Copa del Rey semi-final match the win.

Aaron did well to save a Messi free-kick as Barca dominated, but a bad error from Samuel Umtiti, who failed to clear under pressure, gifted the ball to Granada and Kenedy slotted home from close range. The second half started with Soldado doubling Granada’s lead, latching onto a long ball that Umtiti misjudged badly, before running clear and beating Ter Stegen with a low shot.

For Barca, Francisco Trincao hit the bar after good work from Messi in the 62nd minute, before

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he was replaced by Martin Braithwaite.

Aaron tipped over an overhead kick from Antoine Griezmann for Barca’s 15th corner of the game with 10 minutes left to play, and when Dembele smashed a shot against the bar in the 87th minute it looked as if Barca’s luck was out.

Moments later, Griezmann gave Barca hope when his effort went in off the post. Messi hit the post in the last minute but there was still time for him and Griezmann to combine to set up Jordi Alba to equalize

58th TASA meet from February 10 DIMAPUR: The 58th meet of the Tizu Area Sports Association (TASA) sports meet would be held from February 10 to 16 at Kutsapo Village with Kuzholuzo Nienu MLA 19 A/C as the chief guest while president, Tizu Area Public Welfare Organization, Shetsoyi Chizo, will grace the occasion as the guest of honour.

2 ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our Beloved Lt. Neikhro Kupa

Lt. E. RENBEMO ODYUO Born : 28-10-1985 – Died : 31-01-2021

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Renbemo Odyuo would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to one and all who stood with us morally, physically, spiritually and financially at the untimely demise on 31-01-2021.

Though we are unable to mention each and every individual, it is our earnest prayer, may the good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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behind Hales and Brisbane Heat skipper Chris Lynn among the BBL’s top-20 most prolific batsmen.

He can finish as the tournament’s leading run-

scorer and currently sits 44 runs behind Hales ahead of Saturday’s final.

The 23-year-old has also affected 16 dismissals behind the stumps in the

tournament so far. In BBL 9, Philippe won the player of the final award after guiding the Sydney Sixers to their second title with a half century in front of a SCG home crowd. He finished as the league’s third highest scorer that season with 487 runs to go with his 11 dismissals, finishing ninth in the Player of the Tournament count. He has been rewarded with selection in Australia’s T20I squad for its five-match series against New Zealand starting next month, putting him in line to make his international debut.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the family of Late Hav. T. Yungphu Yimchunger (No. 3368) ‘Adm’ coy DEF Kohima would like to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to all our relatives, friends, neighbours and well wishers for extending your love and kindness to us in the course of his brief illness and sudden demise.

We would like to convey our special thanks to:1. Mr. C. Apok Jamir, Ex MP/MLA 2. Mr & Mrs Ditu Meru Born : 08-04-1967 (Dainty Buds School Died : 31-01-2021 Kohima) 3. Er. Vineizo Nieno (Vice Chairman) Old Minister Hill Panchayat Kohima 4. Doctors, nurses and staff (NHAK) 5. Sr. SP Kohima and All ranks of DEF Kohima.

6. D.G Prison staff Kohima 7. Yimchunger Baptist Church Kohima 8. Yimchunger Union Kohima (YUK) 9. Yimchunger Students' Union Kohima 10. Western Yimchunger Students' Union 11. Y/Anner Baptist Church 12. Y/Anner Village Council 13. Longkong Tamang Jelongjem Sarasadem Kohima 14. Faith Harvest Church Kohima 15. Police Union Baptist Church (New Reserve Phesama) 16. Old Minsters Hill Youth Organisation 17. Imprint: The Creative Workshop Kohima We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, May the name of the Lord be praised.

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We, the bereaved family of Late Dr. T Bendangmeren Pongener, express our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends, well-wishers, churches and organisations who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father on the 24th of January, 2021.

Your love and comfort in our time of deep sorrow will be deeply cherished. Though we are unable to thank each one of you personally, it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children and grand-children.

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MADRID, FEB 4 (IANS): FC Barcelona have moved into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, coming back from two goals down to beat Granada 5-3.

Barcelona on Wednesday night trailed 2-0 in the 88th minute before an own goal and a header from Jordi Alba saw them take the game to extra time, reports Xinhua news agency.

Barcelona started strongly with Lionel Messi seeing a shot blocked by Granada keeper Aaron, who also tipped Griezmann’s follow-up effort over the bar.

SYDNEY, FEB 4 (IANS): Sydney Sixers wicket keeper-batsman Josh Philippe has been named the BBL 10 Player of the Tournament.

Philippe polled 22 votes throughout the regular season to finish two clear of Sydney Thunder opening batsman Alex Hales. Perth Scorchers fast bowler Jhye Richardson was one further vote behind in third.

Philippe has already accumulated 499 runs at an average of 33.26 at an impressive strike rate of 150.30 -- the third best

Born on : 21/05/1982 – Died on : 05/02/2019 Celebrated unto eternity.

We remember you dearly today as heaven welcomed you today. Our hope is complete that one day we shall be together again.

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Aug 6, 1961 – Feb 5, 2020 V ATOLI SUMI Nothing has been the same since the day you left us. We're learning to live without you and we miss you dearly each day. In our aching hearts we know, You have found sweet rest at last.

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We, the family members of Late NUHUKHO CHOTSO convey our profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your sympathy in our time of grief. Words are not enough to express your kindness and it is impossible to mention each and every individual who supported us at the demise of our most beloved son. However we would like to acknowledge churches, relatives, neighbors, friends, different villages and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially at his demise.

We sincerely pray to Almighty God to bless you all abundantly.

The family of Late LORENBENI Z TUNGOE, Daughter of Zuchamo Tungoe would like to offer our thanks to all the people who showed great kindness and support during Lorenbeni’s illness and in the time since she left us on 1st Feb’ 2021.

We also convey special thanks to: 1. Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church 2. Yankho Ekhum Nagarjan ‘A’ 3. Doctor, Nurses and all the staff of D.H.D. 4. D.H.D Fellowship 5. Medical Colony Council.

6. Medical Colony Youth Organization 7. Medical Colony Members.

8. Blood Bank D.H.D. 9. Dr. Akumtoshi, Zion Hospital 10. Dr. Obed, D.H.D. 11. Chudi Union Dimapur 12. All family members and relatives 13. Well wishers Although we could not mention everyone’s name we will surely remember your names in our prayers.

Loving Parents, Sisters, Grand Parents and Relatives K Y M C

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NorthEast United fight back to hold FC Goa 2-2

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

With history in sight, Nadal seeks to scratch 12-yr itch in Melbourne MELBOURNE, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): After drawing level with Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams last year, Rafael Nadal could once again capitalise on the Swiss’s absence from the Australian Open to become the most successful player in men’s tennis.

Since triumphing at Melbourne Park in 2018, Federer has failed to add to his Grand Slam haul - with the main obstacles being Rafael Nadal the brilliance of Nadal and injury that has left him on With Nadal having world number one Novak Djokovic as well as a knee the sidelines for over a year. swept up another four ma-

jors over the last three years, including taking his Roland Garros tally to a jaw dropping 13 titles, he now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Federer on the Grand Slam totem pole.

But with age still on his side, many believe it is a question of “when” rather than “if ” the Spaniard will eclipse the 39-year-old Swiss great on the list of all-time major winners.

Federer being out of the way does not hand Nadal a free path to glory in Melbourne, however.

Eight-times Australian Open winner Djokovic is once again the favourite with his stronger hard court pedigree. Nadal will also be wary of 2020 runner-up Dominic Thiem, who has won their last two encounters, including their meeting in last year’s Melbourne Park quarter-final.

Nadal is rarely in the right condition when the Australian Open comes around, frequently struggling to get in shape so soon after the end of a gruelling season.

Federico Gallego Revetria of NorthEast United FC kick the ball for goal during the isl match between NorthEast United FC and FC Goa, at the Tilak Maidan Stadium, Thursday. (PTI)

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark. Gallego’s through ball found Deshorn Brown, who had his heels clipped by Adil Khan before the ball hit Goa keeper Dheeraj Singh and went out for a corner.

However, their efforts would pay off soon as they won a penalty towards the end of the first half. The referee pointed to the spot after Luis Machado was tripped in the box by Noguera. Gallego sent Dheeraj the wrong way to restore parity for the Highlanders.

NEUFC continued to put Goa on the backfoot after the change of ends.

They fashioned two great chances to make a comeback around the hour-mark but Dheeraj produced two fine saves.

The Gaurs would go on to take the lead in the

game again, this time from a set-piece. Ortiz whipped in a teasing cross from a corner towards Amarjit Singh who managed to get his header on target after beating Khassa Camara.

Gurjinder made his best efforts to clear the ball away on the touchline but ended up conceding an own goal.

However, similar to the first half, there was drama again as NEUFC won a second penalty. Gallego again was at the heart of the move as he found Ashutosh Mehta on the right flank, who was fouled

by Ivan Gonzalez in the box.

Gallego stepped up to take the penalty again and Dheeraj guessed right this time, managing to block it. But the ball tricked into the net.

Friday’s Match Bengaluru FC Vs Chennaiyin FC Time: 7:30 PM

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VASCO, FEB 4 (AGENCIES): Federico Gallego stole the show yet again as he helped NorthEast United hold FC Goa to a 2-2 draw at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in the Indian Super League, in Goa on Thursday.

Goa opened the scoring through Alexander Romario Jesuraj (21’) before NEUFC netted the equaliser after a penalty from Gallego (41’). The Gaurs took the lead again through an own goal from Gurjinder Kumar (80’) before Gallego scored from the spot again in the 83rd minute to stretch NEUFC’s unbeaten run to five games.

Goa started bright and broke the deadlock in the 21st minute. Jorge Ortiz got to the byline after making a brilliant run and his cutback found Alberto Noguera outside the box.

The latter laid the ball towards Jesuraj who scored with a simple tap-in to hand Goa the lead.

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