February 9, 2021 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXXI No. 64

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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End agitation, hold talks: Modi to farmers

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the farmers to end their agitation and initiate talks to resolve the issue while assuring that the MSP will continue. He also appealed to the farmers to give the new farm laws a chance and see if these laws bring a positive change to their lives. “The farmers should end their agitation and sit and talk to resolve the issue,” he said. Modi while replying to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, said that the MSP will continue and so will the monthly ration

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MSP was there, it is there and it is going to be there in future. If there is any drawback in the laws, these would be corrected

scheme to 80 crore people. Appealing to the agitating farmers to end their protest, he said talks should be held to resolve the issue. “If there is any drawback in the laws, these would be corrected. If there is a loose end somewhere, it will be tightened. Our doors are open for suggestions,” Modi said.

Narendra Modi (PTI)

“MSP was there, it is there and it is going to be there in future”, Modi said. He also assured that there was no question of the abolition of distribution of ration through the PDS. He said 82 crore people availed ration from the PDS. Mandis would be modernized, Modi said and added that a provision had

been made in the current budget for this purpose. He implored the farmers camping at the outskirts of Delhi demanding the repeal of the three farm laws to return home. “It does not feel nice. There are also old people in the gathering,” he said. Modi also appealed to the MPs to request the agitating farmers to leave. “If the laws produce an adverse impact, pass the blame to me–if the laws work, take all the credit,” he told the opposition MPs and sought their cooperation. “We should not spread misinformation. We have been entrusted with serious responsibility by people,” Modi said.

Farmers ask govt to choose date for talks Won’t allow business over hunger: Tikait Farmer unions agitating against the three agri laws on Monday asked the government to fix a date for the next round of talks, soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged them to end their stir and invited them to resume the dialogue. They, however, objected to Prime Minister Modi’s remarks in Rajya Sabha that a new “breed” of agitators called “andolan jivi” has emerged in the country, and said that agitation has an important role in a democracy. “We have never refused to hold talks with the government. Whenever it has called us for dialogue, we held discussions with Union ministers. We are ready for talks with them (government),” farmer leader Shiv Kumar Kakka told PTI.

Responding to Narendra Modi’s address, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait Monday said that farmers will not allow business over hunger and reiterated the demand for a law on minimum support price (MSP). Tikait countered the PM’s statement and said that farmers will not allow the price of crops to fluctuate “like the price of a flight ticket changes three to four times a day”. “There will not be business over hunger in the country. If hunger goes up, price of crops will be decided accordingly. Those wanting business over hunger will be driven out of the country),” he told reporters. He also said that a law stipulating the provision of MSP will be beneficial to all farmers, and added that due to the absence of such a law, traders “loot” farmers by buying crops at lower prices.

Anti-coup protests swell in Myanmar

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PM slams Oppn for U-turn on farm laws

Amid the ongoing farmers’ protest against the Centre’s newly enacted farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the opposition of taking a U-turn on the farm laws. He said that former Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, Congress party had favoured agri reforms. Stating he was happy that Manmohan Singh was present in the House, Modi said the idea of a “one large common market” for agricultural produce was also envisaged by the former Prime Minister. To substantiate his claim, Modi quoted Manmohan Singh as having said that the existing marketing regime prevented farmers from selling their produce where they could get the highest rate of return. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Rajya Sabha said “Manmohan Singh Ji had made his intentions clear to give farmers the freedom to sell their produce, and have just one market. (Cont’d on p-8)

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U’khand flood: 18 bodies recovered, 202 missing as rescue efforts intensify D E H R A D U N, F E B 8 (PTI): Eighteen bodies have been recovered and 202 are still missing after the glacier burst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officials said on Monday, as multiple agencies joined hands to rescue at least 30 workers trapped in a tunnel at a power project site. With more bodies being recovered, the death toll touched 18 and could go higher, officials in the State Emergency Operation Centre here said, a day after a portion of the Nanda Devi glacier possibly burst through its banks at Joshimath. It triggered an avalanche and a deluge that rippled through the Alaknanda river system in the upper reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas. The 202 still missing include those working at hydel power project sites as well as villagers nearby whose homes were washed away with the force of the raging waters, the officials said. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said saving lives and extending all help to the families of the deceased

BAC agrees for one PAM, Niki-led NSCN holds consultative meet Schools reopen for Classes 6 to 12 full-day discussion (I-M), WC NNPGs DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): on Naga pol. issue Niki ‘agrees in principle’ to talk with NSCNmission Most schools across Naof PAM was for unified

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KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): After NPF legislators had boycotted the sixth session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) in August last year for declining their proposal, Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Assembly has now reportedly agreed for one full-day discussion on Naga political issue during the ensuing Assembly session scheduled from February 12. Confirming this to Nagaland Post, NPF legislator, Imkong L Imchen said BAC has agreed to allocate one full day for deliberation on Naga political issue, adding “there is no reason they should track back their word later”. He said NPF would put across their opinions transcending political party lines, stressing that a consensus would have to be build on the issue and the Assembly must adopt a resolution as it had nothing to do with party politics. It may be mentioned here that NPF in August last year had proposed allocation of one day each for discussion on Naga political issue, COVID-19 and SARFAESI Act, 2002.

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PAM delegation along with Niki Sumi on Monday. (PAM)

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA, FEB 8 (NPN): Niki Sumi-led faction of NSCN (K) has “agreed in principle” to sit across the table with the other two Naga negotiating groups as and when required. This was conveyed to a delegation of Political Affairs Mission (PAM) of the NPF, which held a consultative meeting with the group on the outskirts of Molvom village Monday. PAM delegation was led by NPF legislator, Imkong L. Imchen. During the meeting,

PAM reiterated the party’s stand for honourable, acceptable and inclusive solution to the Naga political issue and urged Niki group to build an understanding with other Naga nationalist groups. Welcoming the renewal of the ceasefire with Niki Sumi-led NSCN, PAM appreciated both Centre and the group for their endeavour to find a solution through peaceful means. Correspondent adds: Meanwhile, talking to Nagaland Post, Imkong L Imchen said that the

Nagas by all entities. Imchen said that Niki Sumi, during the two-hour long meeting, agreed to have common discussion with the NSCN (I-M) and the Working Committee of NNPGs comprising of seven groups, “if invited”. Niki had also agreed for an inclusive solution, which was a positive indication, Imchen said. The meeting was cordial and both sides were satisfied with the discussion, Imchen said. Niki-led NSCN appreciates: Meanwhile, with the common Naga theme of peace and inclusiveness, Niki Sumi-led NSCN (K) welcomed the initiative of PAM towards one political solution, inclusive of all Nagas. In a statement, Nikato Pilot Sumi, MIP kilonser said the organisation was grateful to PAM for its valuable inputs and asserted that it stood for an inclusive Naga political solution with the intrinsic character of inclusiveness.

galand reopened on Monday for classes 6 to 12 after nearly one year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, the School Education department has asked all schools to strictly follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Besides other safety protocols, the department has asked schools to frame alternate day routine as per the enrolment in each class and the infrastructure facilities available. According to reports, principal director School Education, Shanavas C had said that the present arrangement would continue for about a month. Once the department is confident that schools are strictly following all SOPs and also no COVID cases detected in schools, only then it would take a call on resumption of classes for students of Class 5 and below.

Rescue operations underway at Tapovan Tunnel, Monday. (PTI)

is the state government’s priority. Two power projects – NTPC’s 480 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad project and the 13.2 MW Rishi Ganga Hydel Project – were extensively damaged with scores of labourers caught in tunnels as the waters came rushing in. Rescue efforts in the affected areas near Joshimath, about 295 km from here, gained momentum with teams of the Army, ITBP, NDRF and SDRF coordinating to rescue 3035 people feared trapped in a tunnel at the TapovanVishnugad project. Sniffer

dogs and heavy mechanical equipment, including bulldozers and JCBs, were deployed in the areas to aid the rescue workers. While Indian Air Force teams left for the affected areas to ramp up relief efforts, personnel from multiple forces worked through the night. The State Emergency Operation Centre said 27 people were rescued alive. Of these, 12 were saved from the smaller of the two tunnels at the TapovanVishnugad project site and 15 from the Rishi Ganga site.

Will not allow taxation on dev activities: USSC

Infant succumbs to COVID in M’laya

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC) has declared that it will not allow any undue taxation by any individual, agent or faction on developmental activities under education and medical departments, roads & bridges construction and on Aspirational funds meant for development activities under Sangtam jurisdiction with immediate effect. Conference’s president Samuel B Sangtam and general secretary Selichot Thonger stated in a release that a decision to this effect was taken at a joint meeting of the apex Sangtam student body with its 78 village units at Charc town on January 15. Further, USSC directed all contractors and departments to shared work orders and detailed project reports (DPR) with its office and warned that quality of workmanship should not be compromised by any contractor within its jurisdiction. Clarifying that the directive was being issued after witnessing poor workmanship by a few contractors and departments within its jurisdiction, the conference cautioned that its violation would force it to initiate its own course of action. The student body therefore appealed to all concerned to cooperate, adding that its directive would remain in force till further notice.

China beetles infesting gooseberry plants in NE NFHRCC urges hohos, CSOs to AGARTALA/ITANAGAR, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): Scientists have for the first time found evidence of China beetles infesting gooseberry or amla plants in Arunachal Pradesh and few other North Eastern states. According to The Tribune, the scientists also anticipated that these China beetles may spread to major litchi and gooseberry growing states like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, if sufficient measures are not taken. A study conducted by noted entomologist M.M. Kumawat and other scientists from the College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) in Arunachal Pradesh has found severe infestation of Chinese stem borer beetle Aristobia Reticulator (Voet) on gooseberry plants in East Siang district of the state. The study was carried

(Representational image) out in 15 orchards in the plain areas. This has been reported in the latest issue of Indian Journal of Entomology published by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in an article titled “First record of Aristobia Reticulator (Voet) on Aonla Emblica Officinalis Gaertn”. Kumawat said the concerned state and central authorities are yet to take appropriate and sufficient quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the China

beetles in the northeastrn states. “The occurrence of China beetles on amla trees in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh was observed with varying levels of infestations. This beetle is a regular pest of litchi and longan trees in China and Myanmar and it was first detected in India in 1997 as a stem borer on guava trees in Meghalaya. Later on, it extended its host range and became the major pests of litchi in Arunachal Pradesh.

Now, it has also become the pest of aonla,” Kumawat told IANS over phone from Jodhpur. Kumawat, who earlier worked in the CHF under the Imphal-based Central Agricultural University and is now serving in Jodhpur’s Agriculture University, said the China beetle may invade neighbouring Assam, Manipur and Tripura and even spread to major litchi and amla growing states in other parts of the country. Beetles prefer to lay eggs on litchi, followed by aonla, whereas guava is the least preferred host for egg laying, as reported by the scientists. Kumawat said that further study on the China beetles is important as they may damage forest trees in Arunachal Pradesh and in other states, posing threat to the ecosystem.

be part of joint inspection team

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) has appealed to all Dimapur-based tribal hohos, apex hohos and local civil society organisations (CSOs) to be part of a joint inspection team scheduled to visit the Foothills Road on February 10 to ascertain its progress and latest status along with officials of the department concerned and contractor. The team will meet at 11 am at Doyang bridge construction site, Governor’s Camp, Liphanyan. NFHRCC also acknowledged the generous contribution of Rs 40,000 from senior associate pastor of Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Yanbemo Lotha and his family towards the road construction-- the amount contributed from selling two (Cont’d on p-8) books– “Empirical Evidence

of COVID-19 challenge” and “Unveil the Truth” written by him. NFHRCC convener Supu Jamir, general secretary W Lemba Chang and asst. general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe said the pastor also gave a small note which read “the Trans Nagaland Expressway will be like a second road to Heaven on Earth”. He also clarified in his note that the contribution was not aimed to gain name “but to acknowledge the almighty God for granting the family the opportunity to serve God by helping our society during the COVID19 pandemic crisis”. It also thanked Health minister Pangnyu Phom for providing food and venue expenses during the joint meeting of 11 tribal apex hohos and MLAs held at Hotel Japfu on February 5.

SHILLONG, FEB 8: A one-month-old baby (female) has died of COVID19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of fatalities in the state to 148, health officials said. Director Health Services (MI), Dr. Aman War informed that the baby was admitted to Ganesh Das Government Maternal and Child Health Hospital on February 5. Both the mother and the baby had tested positive for COVID19, War said. However, the infant succumbed to the viral infection with febrile convulsion and neonatal seizures on February 7. (Correspondent)

State COVID-19 tally now 12160

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Two new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, one each in Kohima and Dimapur, taking the tally to 12160. According to Health department bulletin, the state currently has 84 active cases while a total of 11837 patients have recovered from the infection. PTI adds: India’s tally rose to 1,08,38,194, with 11,831 new infections, while the daily deaths fell below 100 for the fourth time this month, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. 6,771 inoculated till date: Altogether 102 healthcare workers and 336 frontline workers were vaccinated across the State on Monday, taking the number of total vaccinated beneficiaries to 6,771, of which 6,391 are healthcare workers and 380 frontline workers. Further, the 380 frontline workers, apart from healthcare workers, have been vaccinated without any adverse events requiring medical intervention till date, Dr Ritu Thurr, State immunization officer (UIP), Health & family Welfare directorate stated. K Y M C

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Dimapur, Peren & Longleng DPDBs hold meetings

Advisor Zhaleo Rio, chairman of DPDB Dimapur Advisor, Water Resources, Namri Nchang addressing the DC Longleng handing over cash to the convenor, Dikhu addressing the monthly DPDB meeting. (DIPR) house during the DPDB meeting in Peren. (DIPR) River bridge construction committee. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Dimapur DPDB meeting for the month of February was held on February 6 in the conference hall of DC Dimapur under the chairmanship of advisor Zhaleo Rio who is also the chairman of DPDB Dimapur. According to DIPR report, in the meeting, Zhaleo impressed upon the members to attend the DPDP meetings regularly and reminded them about the importance of the forum where policies and programmes of the government are implemented through DPDB board meetings. Zhaleo also expressed gratitude to the members for their participation and encouraged them to share their constructive ideas freely. Mentioning about funds provided by the government of India particularly towards Agri and allied sectors for livelihood and employment generation, Zhaleo asked the Department of Horticulture and Agriculture to highlight the activities undertaken, during the next DPDB meeting. In the meeting, DC Dimapur also the vice chairman DPDB

Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan requested HODs to ensure that their staff get vaccinated during their turn. He further advised HODs to go for cloth banners during any programmes to be held as per direction of the Government banning use of flex banners. Highlighting on COVID-19 updates of Dimapur district,CMO Dimapur informed that the total cases stood at 6474 with 6312 recoveries and 28 active cases. She further informed that the 2nd phase of vaccination drive would kick off on February 9 with 12000 registered beneficiaries. The board members also reviewed last meeting minutes and also recommended the proposals for registration of societies. Peren: Advisor, Water Resources, Namri Nchang chaired the monthly Peren District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting on February 6 at DC’s Conference Hall, District Hq. Peren. According to DIPR report, regarding to shifting of Peren Government College, the principal was entrusted to work out

the requirements and the advisor also requested HODs of different Departments to remain supportive of the proper and effective implementation of proposed Peren Govt College Shifting programme. The board discussed on establishment of district jail at Peren Hq and entrusted Dy. Superintendent of Jail, Peren to come up with a proposal basing on land possessing certificate and forward to the concerned department for further necessary action. As entrusted by the board in the previous DPDB meeting, technical assistant (REB) Peren, Vivian Solo and district sericulture officer, Yingsungbeni Ngully enlightened the board members with departmental activities. In the meeting, Urban Planning activities which were undertaken were also highlighted by SDO (C), LRSO and urban development officer. For the next meeting, the Department of Statistics was directed to give a PowerPoint presentation on their departmental activities. Longleng: Longleng DPDB meeting was held under the chair-

manship of the DC, M Shayung Phom on February 6, at DC’s conference hall. According to DIPR report, CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla highlighted on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and appealed members to sensitise the people. She also informed that for registration of beneficiary to avail the vaccine, one can submit the name and ID card through online registration on the web portal. She further sought for cooperation and support from members to enable the Medical Department in catering to the better services of the public. Addl. superintendent of Police Longleng, apprised the members regarding meeting held with Assam counterpart at Sivasagar to maintain peaceful law and order in the border and for smooth conduct of forthcoming Assam election. He asserted that the meeting was fruitful and both sides agreed to extend full cooperation to each other for peace and tranquillity in the border. Principal JNV Tangha, Longleng, Mukul Talukdar briefed on the problems

More condolences for late Jonathan Ao

DIMAPUR: More condolences from organisations poured in over the demise of late Jonathan Ao, who passed away on February 6. AIPC: All India Professionals’ Congress (AIPC) Nagaland expressed grief over the demise of vice president NPCC, late Jonathan Ao. A condolence note by AIPC through its president, Presto Therie stated that late Jonathan Ao was “a man of dignity and principles who stood by the INC through thick and thin”. It also stated that they had lost one of their tallest leaders and an irreplaceable congressman and that his selfless contributions

towards the party would be cherished and remembered. Further, AIPC conveyed its condolences to his wife, children and family members and prayed that God would grant them solace during a time of pain and sorrow. DCC: District Congress Committee (DCC) Dimapur in a condolence note through its president, Tsenthungo Nyamo and general secretary, Tekhepfulhi Mero stated that as a party worker, his “unparalleled dedication and loyalty towards the party can only surmise him as a great man and a great leader gone too soon”. DCC prayed that the Lord comfort the grieving fam-

ily and grant them strength as his soul rests in peace. DYC: District Youth Congress (DYC) Dimapur in a condolence note through its president, Nukshi Jamir stated that late Jonathan Ao was “an excellent orator and a dedicated congress leader” who remained loyal till his last and contributed generously towards the uplifting of the party and his guidance towards the youth wing with his wise counsel and advice. DYC extended its condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed for the Almighty to grant solace and comfort to all his near and dear ones.

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and grievances faced by students and faculty of JNV due to scarcity of water. He informed the house that JNV School was ready with all safety measures on COVID19 for opening of the school and sought the permission from District Administration. SDO (R&B) Longleng highlighted the status of ongoing wooden bridge construction at Dikhu River by villagers in between Mongtikang and Salulamang while DIO (NIC) Vinit Kumar enlightened the members on usefulness of information technology in the present age. EAC Longleng, Ihoilung informed on registration and membership fees of the officer’s club and officers’ meet likely to be held in March. The house also discussed and decided to assist the bridge construction at Dikhu with contribution and collection from DPDB members. DC along with SDO and EAC Longleng visited the bridge construction site and handed over cash to the convenor of the Construction Committee on behalf of the DPDB.

news in Brief TSUD presidential meeting: Tenyimi Students’ Union Dimapur (TSUD) has convened an emergency presidential meeting on February 10, 11:30 a.m. at Tenyimi Union complex. All executive members and unit presidents have been directed to attend the meeting. NH 129A issue meeting: An emergency meeting of all the Aqahuto Area GBs Union (ATKK) has been convened at Kiyevi village on February 9, 10 a.m. to discuss issued regarding realignment of NH-129A. All have been directed the meeting. WTC notifies: Wokha Town Council (WTC) administrator has has notified that area under its jurisdiction has been declared Open Defection free + (ODF+) on February 2. Therefore, WTC additional deputy commissioner and administrator K Mhathung Tsanglao informed that anyone found defecating in the open within the town will be penalized with a sum of Rs. 50/- as the first offence and Rs. 100/- for subsequent offence. For any queries/feedbacks regarding the declaration of Wokha Town as ODF+, Wokha Town Council can be contacted during any office hours within 15 days from the publication of this order. NLA Library and Training Room Inauguration: Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio will be inaugurating the automated library of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) and training room developed for training purpose of members, officers and staff of assembly secretariat on February 9, 3:15 p.m. at conference hall, assembly secretariat with speaker, Sharingain Longkumer presiding over the function. All members of the assembly have been invited to the inauguration function. IDANSB 2-day free denture camp: Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch (IDANSB) has informed that a state-wide “free denture camp” as part of Community Dental Health programme will be conducted on February 12 and 13 with funds, equipments and consumable goods for CDH programme contributed by members of IDANSB. A free follow-up for patients treated during the camp would also be conducted and the camp will primarily focus on providing free denture to less privileged people in rural areas.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

EMC observes World Cancer Day DIMAPUR: Eden Medical Centre (EMC) observed “world cancer day” at EMC conference hall on February 4. A press release by EMC stated that radiation oncologist, Dr. Aoakhum Kichu enlightened the gathering on different oncology services available in the hospital while Dr. Moatoshi Aier acknowledged friends and well-wishers of EMC such as Rev Moa Longchari cancer foundation, beyond

cancer, proprietor of Raindrop Academy, Narola and Inner Wheel Club for supporting the cause. E a r l i e r, c h a p l a i n EMC, Glory Merry offered special prayer for all cancer patients, caregivers, survivors and health care team working with cancer patients. Free OPD consultation was also provided to all oncology patients and gifts were presented to inpatients and outpatients.

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*CONDOLENCE MESSAGE*

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The Nagaland Zeliang People Organization (NZPO) is saddened to learn of the demise of Rev. Deuhing Nsa on 7th February 2021. In his death our community has lost a pioneer in the field of education, social and religion. He was a respectable and tall leader, a path finder for our people. He has rendered selfless service all his lifetime for the upliftment and welfare of his people. He spent his life serving our community in different capacities such as, Teacher in Mission School, Tesangki and Govt. High School, Peren. Pastor, Peren Town' Baptist Church, Treasurer and President of ZBCC, Founding member of Peren Town', and Secretary of Zeliang Tribal Council. The NZPO will always remember his wise instructions and advices, which he happily offered whenever we seek his guidance and blessings. We will be indebted to him forever. We ardently pray to the Almighty God to give His loving comfort to the bereaved family members and grant eternal peace and rest to the pious soul of our beloved leader.

29.01.2021 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Medolhoulie Rio, would like to extend our profound gratitude to all who stood by us and supported us physically, materially, financially and spiritually at his sudden demise. We convey our special thanks to: 1. Naga Bazar Baptist Church Kohima 2. Nagabazar Panchayat 3. Nagabazar Youth 4. Chiecha Ramia Dzüvi Krotho (CRDK) 5. Baptist Church Chiechama 6. Rio Thinuo 7. Women Organization Northern 2 8. NDPP Unit Nagabazar 9. NDPP Northern 2 10. Shaolin Kung Fu Association Nagaland 11. Shaolin Kung Fu Kohima District 12. C.R.C Pezielietsie Kohima We deeply regret our inability to thank and mention each one of you individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly in return. Loving wife, parents, siblings, in-laws and relatives K-320

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Kingudi Joseph General Secretary NZPO

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GRATITUDE Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude and gratefulness to everyone who stood by us during her time of illness and sad demise. Our heartfelt thanks to: 1. Konyak Union, Chumoukedima 2. Konyak Women Society, Chumoukedima 3. Konyak Students’ Union, Chumoukedima 4. Tobu Area Union, Chumoukedima 5. Tobu Area Youth, Chumoukedima 6. Shri. Yangba Konyak, NPS, Late Mrs. Veronica Madhabi (Ani) Commandant, 15th NAP(IR) 28-10-1981 – 04-02-2021 7. Western Razeba Public Organisation, Dimapur 8. Zhavame Union, Dimapur 9. Phuba Union, Dimapur 10. St. Joseph Parish, Chumoukedima 11. Holy Family Nagaland Police Catholic Church, Chumoukedima 12. Holy Redeemer Health Centre, Chumoukedima 13. Chutsolie Colony Ward No. 9 Elders, Mothers and Youths 14. Chumoukedima Ward No. 5 Elders, Mothers and Youths 15. Doctors, nurses and staff, CIHSR (Referral) Hospital, Dimapur 16. Headmaster, staff and students, St. Gabriel High School, Chumoukedima 17. Sports Authority of India, Dimapur 18. Relatives, neighbours, friends and all well wishers DP-773

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Loving Husband, Children, Parents, Brothers, Sisters, In-Laws, Nieces and Nephews

Born : 20/12/1987 – Died : 31/01/2021

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Psalm 116:15

The family of Late K. Chumbenthung Ovung would like to extend our solemn appreciation to those (individuals, friends, families, groups, churches and ministries), who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and morally during his illness and at the time of his demise on 31st January 2021. Special gratitude and thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Nikos Hospital Dimapur, for their compassionate medical care and sensitive approach to every query. It is our sincere apology if we have failed to reach out and speak to each one of you at the funeral but it was your prayers and support showered upon us that has been keeping us. Therefore, we bless each and every one of you with our prayers to the Almighty God. DP-770

With sincere gratitude and prayers, Loving Parents & Siblings.

(23-10-1965 to 03-02-2021) We, the family members of Lt. Shri ZALEYI CHOI of Pholami village who left for his heavenly abode to be with the LORD on 3rd Feb. 2021, hereby extend our sincere and deepest gratitude to all who stood by us right from our father initial sickness till his death in the forms of prayers, physical presence, material supports and financial helps. Your good deeds of love and compassion rendered during our time of sadness and hardships will never be forgotten. We solemnly praise and pray to our Almighty God to bless each one of you abundantly as we cannot reach or repay you in words for all your wonderful acts of kindness and generosity in person, except recorded it deep from the bottom of our hearts forever more. We, however would like to convey our special thank to the following as furnished below: 1. Baptist Church Pholami. 18. Shri. Kewetshutso Doulo & 2. Village Council Pholami. Family. 3. Service Union Pholami. 19. Deputy Commissioner’s 4. Pholami Union Pfutsero. Team, Phek. 5. BJP Pholami Unit. 20. Additional Dy. Commissioner, 6. Pholami Glory Day Pfutsero department. 21. D.B Association Phek. 7. VDB Pholami village. 22. Medo Kire, Dy. Forest Ranger 8. WATSAN Committee Pholami Tragopan Pulie Badze District Bawe. Kohima. 9. Baptist Church Upper Khomi. 23. E.A.C Khezhakheno. 10. Village Council Upper Khomi. 24. D.B’s Association Pfutsero 11. Village Council Middle Khomi. Town. 12. Village Council Sakraba. 25. Tuole Seleyi Deputy Director, 13. D.B Staff EAC office Sakraba SCRET, Kohima. 14. Adhoc Town Committee 26. Zhopayi Nakro Sakraba. 27. Sons of Lt. Vesapra Cukhamu 15. Porba Village Council. Sakraba. 16. V.C.C Gidemi. 28. D.Vadeo Clan Sakraba. 17. Shri. Khrupi Sothu (IAS) Secy. 29. Prayer Centre Gidemi. Vety. & A H Kohima, Nagaland (Relatives, Children & beloved wife of the bereaved family) K-323 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021

COVID-19 sensitisation trainings, meetings across Nagaland

CMO, Zunheboto, Dr. K Akaho Sema interacting with DC & chairman, DTF for Covid-19 receiving the first DC Mon Thavaseelan leading the Covid-19 vaccination Dr. Mhonchan Kithan taking a session during the the participants in Mon. sensitisation training. vaccination.

DIMAPUR: Awareness and sensitisation trainings on COVID-19 were held in various districts for frontline workers (FLWs) of the state. Zunheboto: Awareness and sensitisation workshop on COVID-19 vaccination for frontline workers of Zunheboto district for District Administration, DEF and 14th IR was conducted on February 8 at their respective offices. A press release by district media officer stated that during the workshop, chief medical officer, Dr. K. Akaho Sema appealed to all the participants to come forward and get vaccinated and not to miss the opportunity. He requested all concerned department officials to encourage their staffs to get vaccinated and not to believe in the misconceptions about the vaccine on social media. He also gave a detailed explanation on Covishield vaccine and how the doses were administered. DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir gave a brief introduction on coronavirus, symptoms, modes of transmission, prevention

and spoke on the vaccine approved in India. She also laid emphasis on achieving herd immunity and requested all frontline workers to get registered in the Cowin portal if they had not registered. DPO also gave a detailed report on the number of healthcare workers in Nagaland who have been vaccinated for the first dose so far, and the number of healthcare workers vaccinated in Zunheboto as well. Earlier, SDO Zunheboto, Renbon and SDPO Zunheboto, Disani Newmai delivered welcome address. The workshop was followed by interaction and discussion with the resource person and participants. Wo k h a : 3 - d ay COVID-19 sensitisation training for NGOs, NCOs, Home Guards, State Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence personnel commencedat District Commandant Home Guards office Wokha on February 6. Delivering the keynote address,district commandant, HG, CD and SRDF Wokha, Vikiho K

Sema stated that sensitising the frontline workers would allow them to understand the importance of taking the vaccine as we continue to fight against the virus. Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s were zonal leprosy officer Wokha,Dr. Mhonchan Kithanand epidemiologist, Dr. Khesheli Awomi. Dr. Mhonchan gave a brief introduction on the origin of coronavirus and the new deadly variant of the virus from UK and South Africa and lauded the efforts of Home Guards, Civil Defence and SRDF personnel in carrying out their duties during the pandemic. Dr. Khesheli took sessions on standard operating procedure for COVID-19 and the tests done for suspected cases in the district. Meanwhile, resource persons answered various queries raised by frontline workers on vaccination. It may be noted that the ongoing training is in collaboration between District Commandant, Home Guards Office and Medical Department. Tuensang: Tuensang District Task Force (TDTF)

for COVID-19 vaccine held a meeting at DC’s conference hall Tuensang on February 6. The meeting was chaired by DC & chairman TDTF, Kumar Ramnikant. The district immunization officer highlighted that 335 health care workers were vaccinated in 10 sessions and another nine more session were left for health care workers of first phase. She said that a total of 5052 front line workers were registered for the second phase vaccination processes and for the first round of second phase, employees of DC office, Police and Urban departments were earmarked. She also requested the departments to submit the beneficiary list of those who were already registered for the approval for the session where 100 beneficiaries would be immunised per session. The members also discussed on loopholes in the vaccination processes, while DC & Chairman stressed on awareness campaigns in local platforms. Mon: Mon launched an awareness drive with

an aim to instil confidence in healthcare workers and frontline workers on COVID-19 vaccine. According to a press release, vaccinated health workers spoke about their health after receiving the shots to private clinic, police headquarters, administration, health care centres including ASHAs and AWWs in and around the district. The drive shed light on understanding the vaccine first, its adverse effect following immunisation (AEFI), CAB, myths and misconception, and the strategy sought to build trust and enable greater confidence in COVID-19 vaccine amongst people by employing transparency in communication while also managing any misinformation and rumours around it. Active resource persons for the awareness c a m p we r e D C, D I O (UIP&RCH,) medical officers of the blocks, vaccinated HWs, BPMs a n d m e d i a o f f i c e r. The second phase of the vaccination drive for frontline workers will begin from February 8.

One of the resource persons addressing the frontline workers in Mon.

2nd phase vaccination for FLWs underway

DIMAPUR: The second phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive started on February 8 in various districts. Wokha: Vaccination of COVID-19 for frontline workers (FLWs) of Wokha began with three session sites identified at SP office, DC’s office and Home Guards and Civil Defense office for vaccination. According to DIPR report, DC & chairman, District Task Force (DTF) for COVID-19, Wokha, Orenthung Lotha was first to be administered with the vaccine. DC requested encouraged frontline workers to take the vaccine as it was

safe and had no side effects so far. “I took the COVID-19 vaccine because I trust in its efficacy”, he said. District immunization officer, Wokha, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi informed frontline workers stationed at different blocks wanting to avail the vaccine to contact the concerned medical officer and area administrative officer for further information. On the first day, 113 frontline workers were vaccinated. The vaccination will be carried out on February 9 at Bhandari CHC, 7th NAP hospital and NEEPCO health care centre at Doyang. Mon: DC Mon Tha-

vaseelan led the Covishield vaccination drive for frontline workers at the Office of DC, Mon. According to DIPR report, the drive so far has witnessed 25 sessions of vaccination across the district with each session accommodating 100 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries for the vaccine included District Administration and staff, private healthcare workers, police personnel and other frontline workers. Till date, a total of 617 public healthcare workers across the district have been administered with the first dose of Covishield vaccine.

NAF announces recipients of AMS scholarships Tseminyu Town Baptist Church celebrates 50 years

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Christian Education, South- nology, Northwestern Uniwestern Baptist Theological versity, Illinois). Seminary, Texas) and Khak This year’s pool of apKhak Khayi (MS, Biotech- plicants were particularly

competitive, comprising of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing extensive range of academic degrees and professional goals in institutions across the United States. NAF congratulated the recipients and extended its appreciation to scholarship judges, Dr. Paul Pimomo, Dr. Ren Merry and Dr. Temsumongla Longkumer. It may be noted that Dr. Aryo Shishak Memorial Scholarships was named in honour of Dr. Aryo Shishak, an early pioneer of the NAF and former president and board member of the organisation. Dr. Shishak passed away on September 24, 2017. In October 2017, NAF announced renaming of its scholarships in memory of Dr. Shishak’s decades-long service to the NAF and Naga community in the US.

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AR troops dousing the fire at high school sector, Noklak town.

DIMAPUR: Shamatore battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) assisted in containing a major fire at High School sector, Noklak town on February 6. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), on receiving the information of the fire, Assam Rifles troops from

Noklak post along with local citizens and Noklak police prevented the raging fire from spreading into the built up area. Fire fighting equipments from the post was also utilised and with timely intervention, no injury or loss of life and property was reported.

DIMAPUR: Tseminyu Tow n B a p t i s t C h u r c h (TTBC) celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 6 and 7 under the theme “proclaim love”. A press release by TTBC jubilee media cell, Jetilo Apon stated that speakers of the jubilee were secretary, NMM Rev. Andrew Semp and executive secretary, CRBC Rev. Haiwalo Apon. Speaking on the theme, Rev. Semp took references from first letter of Corinthians 13 and the “four loves” written by C.S. Lewis while on the second day, Rev. Apon in his message shared that in order to proclaim love, the word and action should go hand in hand, taking reference from Gospel of Rev. Haiwalo Apon dedicating the jubilee monolith. John 3:16. lith was dedicated by Rev. He further stated that ment but also involved ac- the truth. Earlier, jubilee mono- Haiwalo Apon. love was not only a state- tion and sacrifice basing on

Tuensang receives two new health sub-centres DIMAPUR: Tuensang received two new Health Sub-Centres (HSC) at Sipongsang and Nyinyem villages under Tuensang Sadar block inaugurated by chief medical officer (CMO), Dr. I Moatemjen on February 5 and 6. A press release by district media officer stated that the team was led by CMO and accompanied by ZLO Dr. Limawabang, gynaecologist (SMO), District Hospital Dr. Yanrenthung, dermatologist, Dr. Imlong, medical officers Dr. Mongko, Dr. Sao, Dr. Wapangla, staff from CMO establishment and DPMU (NHM) staff. At the inaugural function at Sipongsang village, CMO encouraged local communities to support the department and urged medical workers to perform well to be the best sub-centre. He further reminded the gathering that it was the duty of concerned communities to take ownership of the health unit as their own. At Sipongsang village, the team also conducted free health camp at newly inaugurated sub-centre, where a total number of 60 OPDs were registered during the camp. Leaflets on leprosy diagnostic card for health workers and face mask were also distributed at the camp.

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DIMAPUR: Naga American Foundation (NAF) has announced the recipients of its 2020-21 Aryo Shishak Memorial (AMS) Scholarships. A press release by its secretary, Justin Aier stated that the undergraduate recipients were Joanna Angumei (BM in Music Education, Emhurst University, Illinois) and Sophia Mozhui (BS, Business Administration, Pepperdine University, California), while recipients for the graduate level were Mathingmi Hongchui (MA,

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Manipur ‘War on drugs’ CM hands over Rs. 10 lakh reward to Peh village

Biren Singh during the felicitation programme at Imphal, Monday. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, FEB 8: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday handed over a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh to Peh (Paoyi) village under Ukhrul district in appreciation for steps taken to destroy poppy plantation. Lauding the villagers for their resolve to destroy poppy plantation, the chief minister assured to construct a marketing shed, with an estimated cost of around Rs 10 lakh and a primary health centre for the village soon. Apart from this, he also assured to provide water supply scheme under

the Jal Jeevan Mission and also take into consideration to develop cultural heritage site as suggested by the villagers. Stating that the government was ready to provide assistance to villagers as an alternative to poppy plantation, Singh asked the villagers to consult the concerned officials regarding suitability of other crops in their village. He further urged them to create awareness of the government’s war on drugs campaign in their neighbouring villages. “Peh would be promoted as a role model for other villages in our ‘War on Drugs’. I urge residents

Major fire breaks out at Guwahati shopping mall

of all other villages to follow the example of Peh,” Biren Singh said. Appreciating the government’s decision to reward them, Paoyi villagers assured that they would extend full support and cooperation to the government’s ongoing ‘war on drugs’ campaign. The Peh village council, Peh village court, Peh youth organisation and Peh Shanao Long also interacted with Biern Singh. Khasim Vashum legislator of Chingai A/C, state chief secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar and DGP LM Khaute were among others who attended the programme.

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Fire brigade personnel try to douse fire at Central Mall, Guwahati on Monday. G U WA H AT I , F E B 8 (PTI): A major fire broke out at a shopping mall in the heart of Guwahati in the early hours of Monday, officials said. Eight fire tenders doused the blaze after firefighting operations that went on for more than eight hours, they said. No person was injured in the incident at the upscale Central Mall, located on the arterial GS Road, a senior official of the Fire and Emergency Services told PTI. “We got the information around 5 am. Immediately our men started their

job with the help of eight fire tenders. The fire started at a bar on the first floor of the mall. We could finally complete the job around 1.30 pm,” the official said. The alcohol stock of the bar caught fire, which is doubted to be started from the electrical panel of the outlet, he added. Additional Director General of Police-cumDirector of Fire and Emergency Services YK Gautam also rushed to the spot and supervised the entire operations, which involved some of the “most modern” equipment procured recently, the official said.

SHILLONG, FEB 8: Meghalaya Government has sought assistance from the Centre to ensure completion of the Meghalaya Assembly building construction at Mawdiangdiang. Assembly speaker, Methbah Lyngdoh along with chief minister Conrad Sangma Monday called on Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla in New Delhi and informed him about the financial constraints being faced during construction of the building. “We met the Lok Sabha Speaker and gave an update on the construction of the Meghalaya Assembly building. We apprised him about the constraints being faced during construction of the Assembly building,” Lyngdoh said. Construction of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly began in June 2019 at 80 acres of land at Mawdiangdiang. The building is being built at a cost of Rs.127 crore and the work is being undertaken by Uttar Pradesh-based Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd. State chief minister Conrad Sangma wants the building to be completed by March this year or latest by the end of 2022, the year when Meghalaya will celebrate its 50th year of statehood.

northeast Gogoi slams FM for cutting allocation to SSS G U WA H AT I , F E B 8 (PTI): Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday criticised Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for “cutting” the budget allocation to social security schemes (SSS) for children under the ICDS programme. Writing a letter to Sitharaman, Gogoi said that the number of dropouts from schools has increased in recent times due to the lockdown and the pandemic. “Mid-day meal scheme has proven to be an incentive for students to attend school, these cuts are not only alarming with regard to child nutrition but also with regard to education. “In a situation where the government should endeavour to ensure retention and incentivise re-enrolment in schools, the budget allocations are immensely disappointing,” he said. He said the mid-day meal scheme has witnessed a decrease to Rs 11,000 crore compared to Rs 13,215 crore in 2014-15. “While these cuts are a reason of grave concern in any year, what the backdrop of National Family Health Survey-5 and the pandemic make them are deplorable sights.

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entering into the protected state. The ILP regime was extended to Manipur on December 11, 2019 with President Ram Nath Kovind signing the order to this effect. It came in action in Manipur from January 1, 2020. The decision came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made an announced in Lok Sabha that the ILP would be extended to the northeastern state. A notification in this regard was issued by the Home Ministry. Manipur is the fourth state after Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram where the ILP regime is applicable. Biren Singh informed the House that the state government is fully committed to protect the indigenous population. He said 20,531 regular permits and 1,40,257 temporary permits were issued during the period. No special category permits

were however issued. Responding to another query, the Manipur chief minister said steps will be taken to subsidise the charges for COVID-19 testing after consulting the stakeholders, including private hospitals and clinics. He said a total of 5,19,458 tests have been conducted in the state till February 2, 2021 of which 4,34,960 and 84,498 tests were carried out at the government and private facilities respectively. Biren Singh, who is in-charge of Art and culture department, also informed that necessary steps are being initiated to introduce Post Graduate Diploma courses at Manipur State Film & Television Institute. He said the state cabinet has already given green signal for recruitment of staffs besides equipment and library of the institute have been installed.

M’laya CM calls on Union ministers on dev issues Correspondent SHILLONG, FEB 8: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K. Sangma, who is in Delhi, on Monday called on several Union Ministers and sought financial assistance for the ongoing projects being implemented in the State. In his meeting with Union Minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, who is also Minister In-charge of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri, chief minister sought support for the urban housing for the poor. Sangmaalso sought financial support from the Centre for improvement of infrastructure for New Shillongtownship including the development of roads and other infrastructure,” the official informed. Sangma also requested the Ministry’s support for the development of the aspiring Williamnagar Water Supply Scheme. In the presence of officials of the Airport Authority of India, proposals for the expansion of infrastructure for the Umroi Airport and activation of the Baljek Airport were also touched upon. Sangma informed that the response from Hardeep Singh Puri was positive and the Union Minister has

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma calls on Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. requested details of all the issues brought forward by the Chief Minister. The meeting with the Union Minister was also attended by Transport Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar and Power Minister James Sangma. In the meeting with Union Minister of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief Minister intimated him regarding the implementation and progress of the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission project in Meghalaya. “The Union Minister expressed his satisfaction in State’s efforts to execute the Mission and gave his suggestions to improve State’s target. Further, the Union

Minister expressed that all support will be extended for the project and encouraged the State Government to pursue the project aggressively,” the official said. Discussions were also held regarding the pending PMKSY micro-irrigation Schemes and Har Khet Ko Pani scheme including the release of funds and approvals for various projects proposed to the Ministry. He also sought the Ministry’s support for the State Government’s proposed initiative to rejuvenate Wah Umkhrah and Umsyrpi river. Union Minister spoke in support of the State Government’s plans and instructed officials present in

the meeting to ensure that the projects see the light of day. Sangma was accompanied by PHE Minister BroldingNongsiej in the meeting today. He also called on Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju along with Deputy Chief Minister PrestoneTynsong and apprised him of the ongoing construction of different sports infrastructure in the State. Sangma sought for Ministry’s support to organize the proposed North East Youth Festival 2022 in Shillong, to commemorate the 50th year of Meghalaya’s Statehood. “Union Minister has expressed his keen desire to support Govt of Meghalaya in creating sporting infrastructure and has assured all help for hosting of the North East Youth Festival in Shillong,” the CMO official said. Chief Minister also called on Union Minister for Environment and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar along with Environment Minister James K. Sangma. They sought support and cooperation for various environment related projects in the State and have apprised the Union Minister on matters related to eco sensitive zones of Nokrek, Balpakram and Siju.

Night curfew to continue in Shillong, Aizawl Assam govt gives land ownership SHILLONG/AIZAWL, Feb 8 (IANS): In a bid to contain spread of coronavirus, officials in Meghalaya said that the night curfew would remain in force in Shillong and other adjoining areas under the East Khasi Hills district for the next seven days from Monday. Besides Shillong, the night curfew is being extended in Mizoram capital Aizawl. East Khasi Hills’ District Magistrate Isawanda Laloo issued a notification extending the curfew in Shillong, which is also the district headquarters, until February 14. Health officials, security personnel, officials and personnel of essential services including media and the vehicles carrying

essential goods are excluded from the purview of the night curfew which would remain in force for five hours from 11 p.m. Meghalaya has so far reported 13,885 Covid-19 cases while 147 people have succumbed. On Monday, the number of active cases stood at 137, while 13,601 people have recovered. Its recovery and mortality ratio are 97.95 per cent and 1.06 per cent, respectively. In Mizoram, an official of the Aizawl Deputy Commissioner’s office said that the night curfew will be enforced in the capital city from 8.30 p.m. to 4.30 a.m. Mizoram has the distinction of having the lowest death rate of 0.21 per cent among

the 28 states in India. Its recovery rate is 99.25 per cent. Mizoram was the lone state in India where there was no Covid-19 related death until October 28 last year even as the first death was reported in India on January 30, 2020. According to the data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday, Mizoram has so far reported 4,383 Covid-19 cases with nine people have died. While 4,353 people have recovered from the infectious virus, there are 21 active cases as on Monday evening. According to state health officials, all the deaths were in two -- Aizawl and Serchhip -- of the state’s 11 districts.

Arunachal Gov urges GoI for more sports projects ITANAGAR, FEB 8 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra on Monday urged the Centre for more infrastructure for promoting sports and games activities in the state. Mishra who called on Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju at New Delhi, suggested for visit of a ‘central sports promotion team’ to each district of the state for promoting selected popular games and sports, an official release said here. Referring to the huge potential of the state in games and sports, the governor said that with more facilities for sports and games activities, the state would be able to gear itself up for National Games.

3 NLFT insurgents More than Rs 2.5 crore revenue arrested in Tripura collected from ILP permits: Mnp CM IMPHAL, FEB 8 (PTI): Manipur earned over Rs 2.5 crore by way of issuing Inner Line Permit (ILP) last year, Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed the legislative assembly Monday. A sum of Rs 2,52,78,000 came to the state from releasing 1,62,902 ILP from January 1 to December 31 last year, he said. Responding to a query raised during the question hour at the ongoing 12th session of the 11th Manipur legislative assembly, Biren Singh said out of the total revenue collected Rs 7,75,400 came from renewed permits. Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for a native from outside those states to obtain a permit for

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AG A RTA L A , F E B 8 (PTI): Three insurgents of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested from Arjun Thakur Para in West Tripura district, police said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the tribal hamlet in the Takarjala police station area on Sunday night, and made the arrests. Those arrested have been identified as Prasenjit Debbarma, Ramu Debbarma and Rathindra Debbarma. “All the three were arrested on charges of extortion and involvement in insurgent activities,” said Arindam Nath, the IGP (Law and Order). They had earlier quit insurgency and returned to normal life, but joined the outfit again. Prasenjit was arrested for terror links in Bangladesh and was sent to India in 2017, while Ramu and Rathindra laid down arms in 2006 and returned to normal life, officials said.

Mishra underscored the need for more attention by the Sports ministry on women sports so that the women are provided a platform for sports which would give them exposure. He also expressed gratitude to the ministry for declaring Sange Laden Sports Academy as Khelo India State level Centre of Excellence and Golden Jubilee Higher Secondary School at Pasighat in East Siang district and the State Sports Academy at Miao in Changlang district as district level Khelo India Centres of excellence for various disciplines. The Governor also raised the issue of poor performance standards of the state in games and sports with the minister.

NCC DG emphasises need to set up NCC trg academy in M’laya SHILLONG, FEB 8 (PTI): National Cadet Corps Director General Lt Gen T K Aich on Monday emphasised on the need to set up a NCC training academy in Meghalaya as the NCC is executing an expansion plan in the North East region, officials said. The NCC DG is on a 3-day visit to the region, they said. “He (DG) emphasised the need to create a NCC training academy in Meghalaya for training of cadets and holding of camps,” Defence spokesperson Wing Commander Ratnakar Singh said. The DG said the NCC is executing an expansion plan in the region with the induction of about 18,000 new cadets soon. According to the Defence official, “The DG discussed in detail the expansion of NCC in border

areas as a part of PM’s vision in enhancing the outreach of NCC in every nook and corner of the country.” The DG emphasized on the need to make NCC available to each and every youth in the North East Region. The Lt Gen also commended the NCC Directorate North Eastern Region for their splendid performance at the recently concluded Republic Day Celebration 2021 by taking the 4th position at the all India level for the first time. The DG also visited Shillong Group Headquarters here and inspected the Guard of honour following which he called on Governor Satya Pal Malik and apprised him of the expansion plan and other ongoing NCC related issues in the state.

to 471 small tea growers

GUWAHATI, FEB 8 (PTI): Two days after the government distributed Rs 3,000 to 7.47 lakh tea garden workers in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday handed over land ownership to 471 small tea growers, days ahead of the Assembly polls. Sonowal distributed land pattas to 471 small tea growers of Dibrugarh district and laid the foundation stone for a district science centre at Khanikar. He said by providing land ownership, the government established their rights over the land of an area measuring 2,778 bighas. The chief minister further assured to positively look into the issues raised by the small tea growers such as survey of land of the growers, timely supply of fertilizers, promoting use of organic fertilizers and exposure tour for small tea growers. On February 6, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had distributed Rs 3,000 to 7.47 lakh tea garden workers, who had earlier received Rs 5,000 in two phases. The elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly are likely in March-April of this year. The ruling BJP currently doesn’t have a majority and is running a coalition government.

Tea tribes form a sizeable chunk of the electorate in Assam and play an important role in deciding fate of a candidate in several constituencies in upper Assam region. The tea garden community members earlier backed the Congress but since 2016 the BJP has increased its influence among them and in the upcoming polls the saffron party is making efforts to further enhance its outreach. Sonowal also said that people of the state will never allow any vested interest group to tarnish the image of Assam tea. “Several lakh people associated with the tea sector in Assam and the state government will remain strictly vigilant and leave no stone unturned to foil the conspiracy hatched against Assam tea,” he added. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that an international conspiracy has been hatched to “defame” the Indian tea, on a visit to Assam, a major producer of the brew. The Prime Minister was apparently refering to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg’s controversial ‘toolkit’, which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE WOKHA : NAGALAND

S/C No. 11/2021 NOTICE 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 Mhonrao Kikon has been applied by Smti. Lichilo Kikon, W/o. Lt. Mhonrao Kikon, Blue Hill Colony, Wokha, Nagaland for possession of: 1. SBI Account, bearing No. 11766519853, Wokha Branch. 2. Service Claims and 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 05-03-2021. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 05-02-2021. Sd/- District & Sessions Judge Wokha : Nagaland WC-33 Regd. No. 398-2021

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Date 01-02-2021

I, Dr. Inaho Sema, aged about 48 years, S/o. Puhovi Sema, presently residing at Ahozhe Village, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of the address mentioned above. 2. That I am officially known and referred to as Dr. Inaho Sema 3. That in my various documents my name has been entered/ recorded as Inaho Sema, P. Inaho and P. Inaho Yeptho. 4. That, Inaho Sema, P. Inaho and P. Inaho Yeptho are my names and pertain to same and one person and there is no discrepancy. 5. That henceforth, I shall be known and identified as Dr. Inaho Sema for all official and future correspondence. 6. That, the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing stated herein above are false. DEPONENT Sworn before me by the deponent on this the 1st day of Jan' 2021. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-759 K Y M C

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moved the resolution to request Rahul Gandhi to take over as President of the Congress at the earliest. He said, “Considering the disturbed and dangerous political situation in the country, Congress needs a dynamic and powerful leader like Rahul Gandhi at the helm, to lead the party forcefully, to counter the communal, authoritarian and undemocratic forces, trying to take the country on the path of destruction.” The resolution said that Rahul Gandhi has been waging a determined battle to “expose the misdeeds” of

Don’t be rigid on age for last try UPSC aspirants, SC to govt NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (IANS): A last chance for UPSC aspirants, who exhausted all attempts in the exam last October amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is turning into complex issue. After the Centre agreed to one extra attempt for Civil Service Examination (CSE), specifically limited to CSE-2021, the Supreme Court on Monday sought to know if it is possible to give relaxation in age to these candidates. A bench headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar told Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, representing the Centre, that these are extraordinary circumstances, and the government should not be rigid. Agreeing to the final attempt, the Centre had said: “Relaxation, only to the extent of providing one extra attempt for Civil Service Examination (CSE), specifically limited to CSE-2021, may be granted to only those candidates who appeared for CSE-2020 as their last permissible attempt and are otherwise not age-barred from appearing in CSE-2021.” The top court, however, pressed that government should consider giving age-relaxation as a one-time measure. The Centre had told the top court that no relaxation can be granted for CSE-2021 to those candidates who have not exhausted their permissible number of attempts or to those candidates who are otherwise age-barred from appearing in CSE-2021 as per the prescribed age limits of different categories, or to any other

candidate for any other reason whatsoever. In the context of this stand taken by the Centre, senior advocate P.S. Narsimha, representing one intervenor, argued if anyone which requires consideration, it is the age barred group. Senior advocate C.U. Singh, appearing for a petitioner, argued that if all the 2,236 candidates had lost their last chance last year are age-barred, and if it is not relaxed, all SC/ST candidates, handicapped candidates would be excluded and for this category of candidates, there is no limit in number of attempts. Senior advocate Shyam Divan, representing some petitioners, also pressed upon the issue of age bar relaxation. During the arguments, the bench observed that if it allows this now, then a pattern may emerge for another examination. But Divan argued why somebody who faced the similar difficulties amid the pandemic be denied the benefit of extra chance due to age. Centre’s counsel argued that if age relaxation is given in this matter, then other candidates may also come. After a detailed hearing in the matter, the bench asked Centre to explore a way out through age relaxation. Centre’s counsel asked the top court to adjourn the matter till Tuesday, as he would like to seek instructions from the authorities concerned. The bench will continue to hear the matter on Tuesday.

KOLKATA, FEB 8 (PTI): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Centre calling it “a cruel government” for its meagre advance to the state after Cyclone Amphan and said “Gujarat will never be able to rule Bengal”. Speaking on the last day of the concluding session of the 16th West Bengal assembly, Banerjee also took on the opposition for criticising her vote-on-account and saying it was done with an eye on the polls. The fiesty Trinamool Congress supremo, who was speaking at the debate on the Rs 2.99 lakh crore vote-on- account presented by her, said even if it was so it was done for the welfare of the people and claimed that her party would return to power in the state in the coming assembly poll. “Even if it (the voteon-account) is what the opposition is saying, where is the problem? It is for the welfare of the people. Some are saying we are there for a few days. We will be back with a huge mandate”, she asserted. To Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of her government during his visit to the state on Monday, Banerjee lashed out saying she has never seen asuch a “cruel” government as the one headed by him at the Centre. “Now that polls are round the corner in West

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Bengal, it seems that there is nothing else for BJP but Bengal. In this election all its leaders and ministers are coming to places in the state of which they do not even know. “Gujarat will never be able to rule Bengal,” she said in an apparent reference to the visit of Modi and those by Amit Shah, who is scheduled to visit the state later this week. Criticising the BJP-led government at the Centre, she said the prime minister during his visit to the state after the devastating cyclone Amphan had announced a mere RS 1000 crore. “That money too was given as advance. I have never seen such a cruel government. We had to spend more than Rs 2542 crore over and above the last budget to meet the situation due to Cylone Amphan and Covid-19,” she said a presented a supplementary budget on it. On opposition’s allegations of mass corruption

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in the distribution of relief post-Amphan, she conceded that there may have been some errors but they were corrected. “Now that polls are round the corner in the state, it seems that there is nothing else for BJP but Bengal. In this election all its leaders and ministers are coming to places in the state which they do not even know of ”. Banerjee said she will inaugurate a total 19 projects in the state on Monday and Tuesday at an investment of Rs 72200 crore and create employment opportunity for 3.2 lakh people. The session concluded after passing the clearing the vote-on-account, which was presented on February 5, and the supplementary budget. Banerjee took part in the photo session of the House, which was boycotted by the opposition BJP, Left and Congress members. Assembly employees took part in it.

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the Modi government, and his leading from the front as the Congress President was an urgent need to boost the confidence and morale of the Congress workers. The resolution noted that “the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, had forcefully protested against the anti-farmer laws inside and outside Parliament and backed the farmers’ agitation demanding the repeal of the laws which will be ruinous to the farm sector in the country, as the laws were intended to benefit a few rich corporate friends of the Modi government.” Rahul Gandhi had resigned in May 2019 as President of the party following a debacle in the General Elections and Sonia Gandhi was appointed Interim President in August. The issue was raised by Congress leaders who demanded sweeping reforms in the party and elections from block to the CWC level in August 2020. But the party has decided to hold elections in May after the polls of five states.

extended their support to the protesters agitating against the three new farm laws. The government took a serious note of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey “liking” a Tweet asking for an emoji for the hashtag #FarmersProtests. Dorsey liked the Tweet which said: “Now is as a good time as ever for @Twitter and @Jack to add a Twitter emoji to the massive #FarmersProtests in India - as they did for historic international protests like #BlackLivesMatter and #EndSars”. The Twitter CEO liked the tweet by Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah. The government, in a strong reaction, described the celebrities’ tweets as part of “vested interest groups” and their support as “sensationalist social media hashtags and comments” which are “neither accurate, nor responsible”. The government has now sent a fresh notice to Twitter in less than 10 days, directing it to block 1,178 more accounts -- this time related to Khalistan sympathisers. According to Pavan Duggal, one of the country’s top cyber law experts, intermediaries like Twitter have to comply with the applicable laws of India “if their services are being made available on computer systems and networks in India and further if the contravention is being carried out on computer systems and networks physically located in India”.

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NEW FEB 8 (IANS): The chorus for Rahul Gandhi to be appointed as party president is growing with state units passing resolutions reiterating the demand ahead of organisational polls slated for May. The latest to join this bandwagon after Delhi and Chhattisgarh is Telangana. A unanimous resolution was passed in a meeting attended by AICC Telangana in-charge and MP Manickam Tagore and all the 33 DCC presidents, state unit president N Uttam Kumar Reddy and CLP leader Bhatti Vikrarmarka. Prior to this, the Chhattisgarh state unit had passed a similar resolution proposed by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and seconded by Mohan Markam, state unit president and PL Punia who is in-charge of the state. The Delhi Congress, too, had passed a resolution calling for Rahul Gandhi to be appointed party President. Delhi Congress chief Chowdhury Anil Kumar

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (IANS): The letter game between the government and Twitter has intensified, with no respite seen as the micro-blogging platform is yet to take action on several mischievous, dangerous and fake accounts amid the ongoing farmers’ protest. The situation is grim, and tough penal action is imminent if Twitter does not put its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems in place and remove controversial hashtags from its platform, and block accounts believed to be linked to Khalistan sympathisers and those backed by Pakistan. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has sent three notices, starting with asking the company to block 257 accounts using the #ModiPlanningFarmerGenocide hashtag amid the farmers’ protest, under Section 69A of the IT Act. Twitter had suspended some high-profile accounts earlier this month, only to unblock them in few hours saying that the “content is free speech and newsworthy”. “Protecting public conversation and transparency is fundamental to the work we do at Twitter, and the content has been unblocked,” the company said in a statement. The IT ministry then took cognizance of a clear attempt to polarise India when international celebrities with hardly any expertise on Indian affairs

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RIIN in government’s court

ays before the winter session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly(NLA)from February 12, several organisations led by the Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigrants(JCPI), under the aegis of Nagaland Tribes Council(NTC) has been insisting on protective laws for indigenous inhabitants. JCPI formed in 2018, had also opposed the CAA. JCPI and scores of tribal and other organisations had been demanding extension of Inner Line Permit under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act 1873 to Dimapur district. It may be also recalled that the state government had issued a notification on November 21, 1979 that declared Dimapur district as a tribal belt. The notification makes it mandatory for “every non-indigenous person” who entered the district after the date of the notification to obtain an ILP within 90 days. In order to implement ILP, it was considered necessary to frame rules and accordingly the government had on July 2019 decided to form the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland(RIIN) and frame rules that would be recommended by the three-member Banuo Z.Jamir Commission. The Commission was to determine who was and who was not an indigenous inhabitant of the state. The Commission was to have submitted the recommendation within three months in 2019. The terms of reference of the commission would be eligibility criteria to be an indigenous inhabitant, authority to authenticate claims of being indigenous, place of registration as indigenous inhabitants and basis of claims of being indigenous. The other terms of reference of the commission are nature of documents that will be acceptable as proof of being indigenous and any other issue relating implementation of the register, including the manner in which the exercise is to be carried out. The commission was to chalk out the modalities for carrying out its work in the manner it deems fit and will have access to all records and documents that may be relevant to the subject. The state government maintained that RIIN was to prevent outsiders from acquiring fake indigenous inhabitant certificates for seeking jobs and be beneficiaries of government schemes. All organisations demanding the enactment of RIIN are also insisting that the cut-off date be December 1,1963 when Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian Union. However, with regard to Dimapur which was notified as a tribal district only after 16 years of statehood, the issue of RIIN would pose some concerns. However, the state secretary has asserted that rights and properties including land of non-Naga inhabitants of Nagaland before statehood, December 1, 1963 and those before declaration of then Dimapur sub-division under Kohima as a ‘tribal belt’ in 1979 will have to be protected. The official also affirmed that RIIN will first identity the Naga indigenous inhabitants of the state and than other non-Nagas who have settled in Dimapur before 1979 and those settled in other parts of the state before December 1, 1963, the year of Nagaland statehood. JCPI and various other organisations have demanded that RIIN be enacted since the Banuo Commission has reportedly submitted its recommendations. The demand is being supported by all tribes of the state including indigenous inhabitants . The ball is now in the government’s court and it remains to be seen if it will walk the talk.

DailyDevotion The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification much too lightly. Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification? The cost will be a deep restriction of all our earthly concerns, and an extensive cultivation of all our godly concerns. Sanctification means to be intensely focused on God’s point of view. It means to secure and to keep all the strength of our body, soul, and spirit for God’s purpose alone. Are we really prepared for God to perform in us everything for which He separated us? And after He has done His work, are we then prepared to separate ourselves to God just as Jesus did? “For their sakes I sanctify Myself…” (John 17:19). The reason some of us have not entered into the experience of sanctification is that we have not realized the meaning of sanctification from God’s perspective. Sanctification means being made one with Jesus so that the nature that controlled Him will control us. Are we really prepared for what that will cost? It will cost absolutely everything in us which is not of God. Are we prepared to be caught up into the full meaning of Paul’s prayer in this verse? Are we prepared to say, “Lord, make me, a sinner saved by grace, as holy as You can”? Jesus prayed that we might be one with Him, just as He is one with the Father (see John 17:21-23). The resounding evidence of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life is the unmistakable family likeness to Jesus Christ, and the freedom from everything which is not like Him. Are we prepared to set ourselves apart for the Holy Spirit’s work in us?

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Post-mortem

Covid mutant varients leveraged vaccine inequity apartheid

n the year-2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has been offering its medical expertise and efficacy advice with regard to COVID-19 to the nation-states to take the coronavirus more seriously. A year later, in2021, weare given to understand that about 220-million peoplehave lost their lives could perhaps be more if we take into account unaccounted ones and if this is added undoubtedlya huge number to the tune of many millions including those who are infected by the mutant virus variants. It is said that the mutant virus could emerge in diverse forms and in various ways. It is spreading swiftly in countries such as South Africa, England, USA, Brazil and Spain that are hit by the third waveor more severely. Those countries that have taken the advice and expertise of WHO more seriously could contain the virus. Others who went on their own waysdefying the coronavirus by flexing their idiocy and arrogance had to pay the price. As a result, many millions had to lose their lives and millions were infected and suffered. COVID-19, has pushed many pharmaceutical corporationsand vaccine production companies to the fore to develop vaccines. As a result, some brands have come out “successfully” with variations involved in the production of millions of individual vaccinesfor the populace to contain

the impact of the virus. In desperate conditions, it is obvious that everyone rushes to take advantage by maximizing profits. We are in a different scenario and therefore, prudent use of the tools that we have before us will enhance the possibilities of saving lives and also containing the damages the mutant variant could inflict.However, a question that arise is: Are we going to use those tools fairly, ethically and equitably. We need to reckon with a fact that as of now virus is on its stride winning the ‘war’ by perennially inflicting lethal blows with series of waves and variants. More we try to mute the virus;it sprouts that makes us to wonder how long should we to live with this virus. Developing vaccines is certainly a game changer. Coronavirus takes diverse variants that pushesus to get engaged furthering and advancing the game-changer as the scenario changes. At this juncture, a question surfacesis that are we going to be fully engaged for years in developing vaccines as coronavirus keeps changing its variants?Wearing facial mask is going to be somewhat a ‘permanent feature’ (surgical mask, not the ones previously recommended); avoiding social, entertainment, travel and sport engagements; refrain from congregating in religious functions and festivities where hundreds and thousands of people.

Exactly a year ago, in January, 2020, the DirectorGeneral of WHO warned the global community by issuing a few precautionary measures which many nations did not followearlier. After a year, in January, 2021, the chief of WHO exhorted the comity of nations that we were blessed with windows of opportunities as we developed tools that could be used preventing virus by furthering the preliminary data, certainly not replicating, but advancing. Accordingly, many brands of vaccines are being introduced. Those countries with facilities likeChinas, India, Russia, America, Europe, Britainalong with pharmaceutical corporations jumped into the fray of developing vaccine. WHO chief once again warmed the comity of nations in January, 2021. This time,the message was different. In his briefing he said that it was a catastrophic failure the ways with which vaccines have been distributed. Those rich countries managed to get vaccines in millions and the poor countries are struggling to vaccinate their people, particularly who are vulnerable and aged. For instance, just 25 individual vaccines were distributed to Sub-Saharan Africa. This reveals the fact that the poor countries suffer from inaccessibility and inequitable distribution of vaccines If this trend continues, it is believed that only 3 percent of the

Mishandling of farmers’ agitation, a conspiracy theory

s conspiracy theories hear most on social media go, this one takes the is that the reason why Narbiscuit. We are to endra Modi is so beloved by believe that Rihanna, Greta his ‘bhakts’ is because they Thunberg and sundry other believe that he has helped international celebrities are them to feel ‘proud of bein league with Khalistani ing Indian’. When I first groups in a plot to destroy started to see comments Indian democracy. If this of this kind on my Twitter theory were being spread timeline, I dismissed them by some lunatic, Hindutva as the ranting of goofs. One fringe group, it would not of the great achievements find mention in this space. of the past 70 years is that Sadly, it is being spread Indians have learned to by senior officials in the think of themselves as InGovernment of India and dian and take pride in this. by BJP spokesmen. In those early years of our The Delhi Police, journey as a modern nation controlled by the Home state this was not true. Ministry, are so convinced In the first two decades of the truth of this bizarre of Independence political theory that by the end of commentators routinely last week a case was reg- speculated about the breakistered against ‘unknown up of India. Through the people’. It was based on Eighties and Nineties there a ‘toolkit’ for destroying were secessionist moveIndia that was supposedly ments in Kashmir and Pundownloaded from the web- jab and in states on our site of the teenage climate northeastern border. By the activist. The charges and time Modi became prime the conspiracy are both minister there was only absurd and hilarious, but one serious secessionist they are being taken seri- threat left, and that was in ously in the most exalted the former state of Jammu corridors of the Govern- & Kashmir. This is why ment of India. the abrogation of Article So seriously that the 370, with near unanimity first response to Rihanna’s in Parliament, had popular tweet supporting the farm- support. It had support in ers’ protest came from the Ladakh and Jammu and Ministry of External Af- perhaps even in the Kashfairs. If she had been the mir Valley where ordinary president or prime minister people have suffered too of a major country this long because of those who response would be appro- have been fighting violently priate. She is just a pop for ‘azadi’. Many ordinary star. Was there any need Kashmiris stopped supto respond at all? The Gov- porting secessionist groups ernment of India was so when an Islamic state in the rattled by Rihanna’s tweet Valley became their goal. in support for the farmers The point is that most that within hours the Home Indians are proud of being Minister had also leapt into Indian. So where have these the fray along with daz- Indians come from whose zling celebrities from Bolly- pride in being Indian has wood and the sports world only developed after Modi like Sachin Tendulkar and became prime minister? Lata Mangeshkar. Kangana They have come from the Ranaut, who flaunts her aggressive Hindutva that is ‘bhakti’ for Modi on her today called ‘nationalism’. sleeve spat out such venom- Its tenets are clear. Believers ous tweets in response to must detest Muslims and Rihanna that some had to Pakistan. They must worbe taken down. ship the Mother Cow and To tell you the truth, they must despise anyone my first response to this who dares to criticise Modi conspiracy theory was to or his policies. This is what laugh. Then I remembered passes for nationalism tothat one of the things that I day and this is why those Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in

who dare protest against a new law or policy are immediately labelled antinational. The problem with the farmers’ agitation is that this labelling did not work. The farmers quickly made clear that it was their sons and brothers who were defending India’s borders. When the labelling strategy fell apart, it was as if the government of India lapsed into a period of confusion. It was during this period that the media was dragooned into supporting the government. Private news channels, some more servile than Doordarshan, continue to spread the word that the government has been flexible and the farmers obdurate. The chaos in Delhi on Republic Day they blame on the farmers, not on a failure of law enforcement. In the immediate wake of January 26 came signs of a crackdown on the Ghazipur border. Rakesh Tikait won that round. So instead of a crackdown what we see today is a strategy to barricade Delhi by fortifying its borders with trenches, razor wire and giant iron spikes that could rip the tires off tractors. It is these barricades that have drawn international support for the farmers. Most people find it hard to understand why unarmed farmers should be treated as if they were enemy troops waiting to attack India. It is his mishandling of the farmers’ agitation that has damaged Narendra Modi’s carefully cultivated image as a world statesman. And it is because of this that even the tweet of a pop star has so rattled the confidence of the mighty Government of India that it is now spreading insane conspiracy theories. Instead of trying to shut down foreign voices it would be better for the Prime Minister to concentrate his energies on trying to win back the trust of our farmers. Tavleen Singh Indian columnist, political reporter and writer

population would be vaccinated in the poor countries by mid-2021. Equity ought to be one of the fundamental and governing principles of any nation or a society. Contrary to this principle, inequity is now the operating principle. Before it used to be amassing wealth on the basis of demand, urgency and needs.Exploitation of resources and catastrophes triggers inequity, but now we are into another gambit vis-à-vis vaccine inequity. In this way, vaccine has leveraged nationalism. Those countries that have control over vaccine now are into vaccine populism protecting and monitoring their borders, so that vaccine will not be smuggled out. In addition, the gap is growing bigger and bigger between supply and demand—as demand is more than supply which automatically gives rise to escalation of price for vaccine vis-à-vis inflation. For example, out of 200 vaccines that are in the market, only 63 of them are clinically developed. In recent times, we have heard of the efficacy of the vaccines ranging from 60-plus percent to 80-plus percent. Above all, we keep hearing a number of things such as side-effects leading to death. Nonetheless, in order to hasten quick distribution to those countries who cannot afford is a moral thing to do. Further, to be effective, fair, ethical and moral, after the vulnerable and elderly gets

vaccinated, vaccines are to be sent to other countries that cannot afford equitably distributed to similar countries that have no access and purchasing power. As of now, two-third world is concentrating on just 15-20 per cent of its population, while on the other, the rich one-third world is concentrating on the majority of its populace.The one-third world embarked on vaccinating the elderly, weak, and the vulnerable and moved on vaccinating others, while the two-third world is still in the process of completing the front line work force and elderly populace. It will take months to complete this segment and then move on to others for which millions of dollars are required.In the two-third world there are poorest countries struggling to meet both the ends. We live in a world of inequity, wherein the rich with their economic power can meet any catastrophic situations, whereas the poor by being poor become the victims. We live not in a level playing ground – win – win situation which is not there, but an illusion – a rhetoric. The poor and the hapless vanish from the face of the earth, if such catastrophes occur frequently. In such a setting what is important is the global solidarity. It is not by building walls and employing vaccine nationalism as that of EU which is a classic example. The Oxford-AstraZen-

eca vaccine was approved for use in the EU on 29th January, 21. The EU signed a deal for 300 million doses in August, 2020, while UK ordered 100 million doses and signed its deal in May,2020. Due to the manufacturing and delivery problems EU says it should not receive fewer doses just because UK signed a contract earlier.However, we are racing against time. Everyone is running after coronavirus vaccine. Virus mutating is a combination of a wave of mutations. If the situation continues, we will be living in the midst of coronavirus. Virus could perhaps be endemic and the period of its presence no one knows because it is taking multiple waves. No country on its own can tide over the situation. Vaccine nationalism, building barriers, using the current pandemic for populism and personal political gains at the cost of many lives by all means should be defied. We live in a world with diverse races, creedal expressions, classes, cultures, customary habits, traditions and many differences, and yet as manifests one global humanity. No one knows how long virus would be in our midst, but should be prepared to face and to live with it not building walls and barriers but looking at the world as a whole. As one global humanity we need to evolve new ways of navigating the virus as citizens of the world. Dr. John Mohan Razu

Regulating online speech with transparency

he ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) and Twitter are sparring over an official order to block certain social media handles and tweets, posted by users on February 1. The content in question is about the farmers’ protests. Twitter is reported to have received a blocking order under Section 69A of India’s Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, after which several user accounts were disabled. However, Twitter proceeded to reinstate many of them within 48 hours, claiming that the contentious tweets were “newsworthy” and so constituted “free speech”. MeitY has threatened penal action against the company. This latest imbroglio over political speech shared on social media has wider ramifications than meets the eye. Indian commentators often invoke former United States President Donald Trump’s executive order on online censorship and dub social media platforms as the “21st century equivalent of the public square”. There is indeed a strong case to be made for this assertion — given the scale and ubiquity of social media in India. Over 700 million people have access to broadband internet and nearly half-a-billion use these platforms to share diverse information, making India’s online sphere the largest democratic discussion board in the world. Equally, these inclusive characteristics challenge the monopoly of governments or private actors over censorship of online speech. Section 69A of the IT Act gives the Centre powers to block public access to any information available online. An emergency provision under this section, which was reportedly invoked to issue orders to Twitter, also allows for “strict confidentiality” about complaints and requests received, and action taken by government to block such access. In other words, neither Twitter nor the government needs to provide citizens with a detailed rationale for content takedowns. As a result, aggrieved users have limited judicial recourse since they are unable to access or understand such orders. This procedural opacity is comparable to the umpteen examples of unilateral takedowns of user-generated content by social media majors. The most prominent

one was Twitter’s removal of Trump’s account last month, following the riots on Capitol Hill. While “reasonable restrictions” under the Constitution limit the freedom of speech and expression in India, erroneous speech in public squares can redirect to truth only if participants are made aware of its falsehoods. In his famous thesis, On Liberty, John Stuart Mill argued that “all silencing of discussion is an assumption of infallibility”. The government or social media platforms, on refusing a hearing to an opinion, assume a position of absolute certainty. This runs contrary to the history of humankind, which is replete with examples of the fallibility of those who have the power to censor. The digital sphere is celebrated as an exceptional space for individual liberties. In the extant case, a compromise on free speech absolutism online should only be made through transparent and proportionate means. A detailed rationale for blocking information on social media must always be accessible to the public. The confidentiality of the blocking process under Section 69A sets a bad precedent. It stems from the presupposition that the average citizen is too immature to distinguish between good and evil. In doing so, it legitimises unilateral blocking of speech by private actors too. India should instead use this latest digital governance crisis to remedy its approach to social media regulation. Platforms must be made accountable through mandates for greater transparency in their content moderation practices and legal blocking provisions must be modernised to reflect a graded, citizen-centric approach. In Anuradha Bhasin vs Union of India, the Supreme Court affirmed that the wide reach of the internet should not become the basis to deny the right to free speech. Therefore, restrictions on online speech should be reasonable in every sense. Else, cyberspace will lose its most distinguishing feature — that it is an arena where individual liberties can be exercised without fear or favour. Vivan Sharan Partner at Koan Advisory Group, New Delhi (The views expressed are personal)

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An appeal to Dimapur traffic police

Sir,

Over the past few years, Signal area road has earned the name for being the “most accidental prone area”. Once the sun sets, crossing the road especially around the sub-urban police station tri-junction, gets really scary and becomes an impossible task with the speeding vehicles. After the Christmas Eve tragedy of 2014 which claimed the lives of 3 and saw 5 injured, everyone thought the authorities would set up a traffic control booth. However, the lack of actions on the part of the designated department appalls me. The rate of accidents in the area had been increasing every year and with children (students) being the daily commuters on the said road, we, parents fear for the worst. Therefore, I urge the authorities to set up a traffic control booth and deploy traffic personnel in the area without further delay. Kelhouvinuo, Dimapur

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Won’t allow biz over hunger: Tikait Accuses prime minister of ‘confusing’ people over MSP issue

Rakesh Tikait, farmers and supporters attend a ‘Mahapanchayat’, in Bhiwani district, Sunday. (PTI)

never said there is no MSP, we have only demanded a law on MSP. If that is done then it will be helpful for farmers of the country. At present, the businessmen are looting farmers by paying half the rates. This is what we have said,” he said. Tikait said there is no problem if the Centre takes back the new laws and make a new one for MSP. On allegations of the movement being “politically motivated”, Tikait, who is leading the protest at Ghazipur since November, said,

Additional police force CHENNAI/BENGALwithdrawn from Delhi borders URU, FEB 8 (PTI): ExPolice withdrew on Monday its additional force who were deployed across the borders in Delhi during the farmers’ tractor parade. According to an order issued by Special Commissioner of Police (Operation and Licensing) Muktesh Chander, as desired by the police commissioner, the entire staff will go back to their respective districts or units with effect from Tuesday. All districts where the additional force is deployed are directed to relieve the force by 6 pm on Monday with the direction to report to their respective district or unit for further duties, it said. The districts may mobilise additional force from their own resources to augment police arrangements, it added. To maintain law and order during the farmers’ tractor parade, thousands of security personnel had been deployed at several border points.

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singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda. This came after tweets by American pop star Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg backing farmers who are protesting near Delhi’s border points against the Centre’s three new farm laws.

pelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled. With her return coinciding with Assembly polls, likely in another two months, political circles were abuzz with the kind of impact she could make to the ruling dispensation which reiterated she was not welcome into its fold. However, the 65-yearold former confidante of late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa announced she would involve herself in active politics and called for unitedly taking on a “common foe” and ensure it does not come to the ruling saddle again. Embarking on a near 15-hour journey road trip that may normally take not more than six hours, Sasikala’s convoy had to wade through the waiting and waving supporters at many points, with chants hailing ‘chinnamma’ renting the air. Sasikala crossed into Tamil Nadu at Athipalli in Krishnagiri district bordering Karnataka, around 10 am as her supporters broke into celebrations, dancing to drum beats and showering

VK Sasikala being feliciated on her return in Krishnagiri district, Monday. (PTI)

flower petals on her convoy. She visited a couple of temples on the way home. Invoking late AIADMK stalwarts M G Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, she called for unity to jointly defeat the “common foe”. “My desire is that we must jointly work to ensure our common foe does not come to the ruling saddle again in Tamil Nadu,” she said without naming anyone. The AIAMDK, however, reiterated Sasikala and those with her had nothing to do with the party and that it was illegal on their part to use the party flag as she travelled in a car sporting it, for the second time in the last two weeks. Senior AIADMK leader and Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar took exception to Sasikala using the party flag and recalled the AIADMK’s police complaint against it. “Sasikala and her aides have no link to AIADMK... it is illegal for anyone else

(other than party functionaries) to use the flag,” he told reporters at Chennai. When asked if the ruling camp was ‘nervous’ about Sasikala’s return, Jayakumar said “there is no need for us to panic.” It was Dhinakaran who will be nervous as Sasikala may seek explanation from him on many issues, he added. Clad in a green colour saree, the favourite hue of Jayalalithaa, and wearing a face mask, Sasikala travelled in a car that sported the AIADMK flag over the bonnet, disregarding the warning by the ruling party against its use by nonmembers. On the ruling AIADMK Ministers petitioning the police against her use of flag in her car, she said it showed their apprehension. Responding to media queries about supporters’ demand to “wrest control of the AIADMK,” she said “I will meet you all soon. Will speak in detail then.”

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NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): The minimum temperature recorded in the country in January was the warmest for the month in 62 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. South India was particularly warm. The month was the warmest in 121 years, with 22.33 degrees Celsius in south India, followed by 22.14 degrees Celsius in 1919 and 21.93 degrees Celsius in 2020 as the second and third warmest months. Central India was the warmest (14.82 degrees Celsius) in the last 38 years after 1982 (14.92 degrees Celsius), while 1958 with 15.06 degrees Celsius was the warmest in the 19012021 period. However, the maximum temperatures in January were below normal, the IMD said. An analysis for 19012021 shows that the all-India average minimum temperature in January 2021 was 14.78 degrees Celsius. The January of 1958 recorded a similar monthly minimum temperature. The January of 1919 recorded 15 degrees Celsius and it remains the warmest January so far. “So January 2021 has also become the warmest in 62 years after 1958,” the IMD said. The spatial temperature pattern over India shows that the average monthly maximum temperatures in January 2021 were below normal by two to four degrees Celsius across the Indo-Gangetic plain. Pockets over south Punjab and north Haryana, Bihar recorded temperatures three-four notches below normal, while it was above normal over the eastern parts of central India and the northeastern states. The monthly average minimum temperatures were below normal by one or two notches only over a smaller area of the country covering Saurashtra and Kutch, Kashmir and parts of west Rajasthan, while it was warmer over most parts of India, the IMD said.

of anarchy” from overseas but “harasses” patriotic Indians who stand for the nation. “MVA in Maharashtra has a unique model of governance - hail noises of anarchy from overseas who show India in poor light but harass patriotic Indians who stand for the nation. It is difficult to decide what is more flawed: their priorities or their mindset?” Nadda tweeted. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin

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investigation into the BJP’s alleged connection with recent tweets of some celebrities on the ongoing farm protest and to find out whether the saffron party “arm-twisted” them in posting those statements which were deemed proCentre. In New Delhi, BJP president J P Nadda took a swipe at the Maharashtra government over the probe move, saying it has a unique model of governance that hails “noises

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MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): The Maharashtra government’s intelligence department will conduct a probe into allegations some celebrities were pressurised to post tweets with regard to the farmers’ protest, said Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday, drawing an angry response from the BJP. Deshmukh made the remarks on an online platform after the Congress, a ruling coalition ally in Maharashtra, sought an

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If hunger goes up, price of crops will be decided accordingly. Those wanting business over hunger will be driven out of the country),” he told reporters. “The way rates of a flight ticket fluctuate three to four times a day, the price of crops will not be decided the same way,” Tikait said. On PM’s assurance for MSP, he said the farmers never said there was no MSP for crops in the country but are demanding a law for it. “Wo uljha rahe hain (The PM is confusing it). We

“there is no politics-wale here. Show me if they are here. Some politicians come and meet us but they are not getting stage or tent here.” On the PM’s remark about the emergence of a “new community” which is “engaged in protests”, Tikait said, “Yes, this time it is the farmers’ community which has emerged and people are also supporting the farmers”. He also slammed the attempts to divide the ongoing movement of farmers on caste and religious lines. “This movement was first portrayed as Punjab’s issue, then Sikhs’ then Jats, so on and so forth. The farmers of the country are united. There is no small farmer or big farmer. The movement belongs to all farmers,” he said. If the gover nment wants to talk, the farmers unions through their committee will talk, he said, adding there was no change in the leaders leading the protests or their stage of protest.

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GHAZIABAD/NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said business over hunger will not be allowed in the country and once again demanded a law on minimum support price (MSP) for crops along with the repeal of new contentious agrimarketing laws. Tikait also accused the prime minister of “confusing” people over the issue of MSP and said the farmers unions protesting the new laws are open to discussions with the government. The Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson’s comments came soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in the Rajya Sabha during which he assured “MSP was there. MSP is there. MSP will remain in the future”. “Desh mein bhook pe vyaapaar nahi hoga. Bhook kitni lagegi anaaj ki keemat utni hogi. Desh mein bhook se vyaapaar karne walon ko baahar nikaala jaaega (There will not be business over hunger in the country.

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business Gold gains Rs 94; silver metals, industrials, telecom, jumps Rs 340 utilities and teck indices

Markets scale fresh peaks Sensex soars above 51k, Nifty scales 15,100 as bulls dominate for 6th day

MUMBAI, FEB 8 (PTI): The Sensex closed above 51,000 points for the first time while the Nifty smashed past the 15,100-mark on Monday as the post-Budget rally continued for the sixth session amid strong corporate results and robust foreign fund inflows. A persistently bullish trend in global markets further bolstered risk appetite, traders said. After touching a lifetime high of 51,523.38 during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 617.14 points or 1.22 per cent higher at its record closing peak of 51,348.77. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty surged 191.55 points or 1.28 per cent to its lifetime closing high of 15,115.80. It touched an intra-day record of 15,159.90. Investor wealth climbed

by nearly Rs 2.50 lakh crore, with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies reaching Rs 202.82 lakh crore. Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring 7.23 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Infosys and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, HUL, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, ITC, Bajaj Auto amd Sun Pharma closed in the red, dropping up to 1.43

per cent. “Strong global cues supported the domestic rally. PSU Banks, which was on a bull run paused today with some correction noticeable in FMCGs. “The overall market is maintaining its buoyancy with rally in all sectors especially auto, IT and metals. Improved domestic outlook is encouraging sustained FPI inflows,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. Sector-wise, BSE auto,

rallied as much as 3.07 per cent, while FMCG index closed with losses. In the broader markets, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices spurted up to 1.53 per cent. Global shares marched to record highs on hopes that US President Joe Biden’s USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package will be passed by lawmakers soon. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo ended with significant gains, while Seoul was in the red. Stock exchanges in Europe were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude crossed the USD 60 per barrel mark after more than a year on improving demand prospects. The rupee fell by 4 paise to close at 72.97 against the US dollar, weighed by a strong dollar sentiment and high demand for the greenback from importers.

NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (PTI): Gold prices on Monday gained Rs 94 to Rs 46,877 per 10 gram, supported by recovery in international prices, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 46,783 per 10 gram. Silver also jumped Rs 340 to Rs 68,391 per kg, from Rs 68,051 per kg in the previous trade. In the international market, both gold and silver were trading with gains at USD 1,815 per ounce and at USD 27.16 per ounce. HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said, “Gold prices traded up from support levels on disappointing US payroll data and stimulus hopes.” Motilal Oswal Financial Services Vice-President (Commodities Research) Navneet Damani said, “Gold prices edged higher on as weaker-than-expected US jobs data re-ignited concerns over a recovery in the world’s largest economy, pressuring the dollar and boosting bullion’s appeal.”

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Duty cut could bring down domestic steel prices by 10 per cent: ICRA NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (IANS): Government’s proposal to reduce import duty on steel products in Budget 2021-22 would make their imports more competitive and in turn exert near-term pricing pressures on domestic steelmakers, rating agency ICRA said. In its report on implications of duty changes on the steel industry, the agency, however, said that domestic steel demand may remain favourable in the coming months on the back of several positive announcements made in the Budget and this in turn is likely to keep domestic steel prices buoyant unless the international prices correct significantly from the current levels. “The reduction in duties will not affect imports from countries like South Korea and Japan, with which India has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, imports from China and other non-FTA countries would become more cost-

competitive now. Chinese export HRC prices have already witnessed a 10 per cent drop in January 2021 due to lower domestic demand during winter months of November-March, and at current prices, the landed HRC prices from China at new duty rates are trading at a 10 per cent discount to domestic HRC prices,” said Jayanta Roy, Senior VicePresident & Group Head, Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA. “Therefore, everything else remaining the same and considering the lead time of about two months for the imports to arrive at the Indian shores, domestic HRC prices could correct by up to 10 per cent by end-March 2021 to align with the international prices and remain competitive in the domestic market,” he added. The budget action to cut duties followed a steep increase in domestic steel prices. Domestic hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices rose about 54 per cent during July-De-

cember 2020 from end-June 2020 level of Rs. 36,250 per tonne on the back of a strong recovery in the domestic demand and a similar 56 per cent increase in international steel prices. While the prices increased further in January 2021 to touch a record of Rs. 58,000 per tonne, resistance from the end-user industries led to a roll-back in prices, which are currently trading at Rs. 56,000 per tonne. To protect the interests of the end-user industries of steel from such elevated steel prices, the government, as a part of the Union Budget 2021-22, announced a reduction in custom duty on flat steel products to 7.5 per cent from 12.5 per cent and on long products to 7.5 per cent from 10 per cent earlier. As per the report, domestic steel consumption would receive a boost from the government’s continued thrust on infrastructure with a 26 per cent higher capital outlay.

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him, I respect him for it. He praised elections held in Jammu and Kashmir...I believe your party will take it in the right spirit and not commit the mistake of doing the opposite by listening to suggestions of G-23,” said PM Modi in his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Rajya Sabha. PM Modi’s reference to G-23 was about the 23 senior Congress leaders who had written a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi, asking her for changes in the party. PM Modi further said that “we mustn’t forget what happened with Punjab. It suffered the most during partition”. “It cried the most during 1984 riots. They became victims of most painful incidents. Innocents were killed in Jammu and Kashmir. Business of weapons was carried out in North East. All this affected the nation,” he said.

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report said. Talking about the impact of higher deficit on economy, the report suggests though a large fiscal deficit could be inflationary, given there are underutilised capacities and the economy continues to grow below potential, this may not be an immediate threat. But sticky inflation, especially core, and surplus liquidity sloshing around can potentially breed trouble, the report said. On a positive note, the report has said that the government’s thrust on public investment (mainly capital expenditure) in the Budget will be positive for growth, not only in the short but also the medium term as it has a higher multiplier effect than revenue spending and augurs well for jobs.

when Congress MP Bajwa was speaking in such detail that “I thought he will reach Emergency (period) shortly and speak on it, he is just one step away from it. But he didn’t go there. Congress disappoints this country a lot, you did that too”. “I was listening to Derek ji, he had chosen good words - Freedom of Speech, Intimidation. When I was listening to him, I was wondering if he is talking about Bengal or the country. He sees all this for 24 hours, so he might have said the same here too,” he said. Modi further took a jibe at the Congress party saying that Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad had praised the recent elections held in Jammu and Kashmir, and hoped that Congress would take it in the right spirit “Ghulam Nabiji always speaks decently, never uses foul language. We should learn this from

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NEW DELHI, FEB 8 (IANS): Government’s more transparent stand in terms of its accounts has resulted in country’s fiscal deficit taking a longer glide path towards consolidation. According to a research report by Crisil, with offbudget expenditures such as Food Corporation of India’s (FCI’s) loans from the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) and government fully serviced bonds now getting accounted for when calculating the fiscal deficit in the more transparent scheme, the fiscal consolidation path may stretch longer. Excluding these two items, fiscal deficit could have been lower by 0.5-1.0 per cent in fiscal 2021 and 0.6 per cent in fiscal 2022, the rating agency’s research

(From p-1) And we are doing it now. You all should be proud. See, what Manmohan Singh Ji had said, Modi is having to do now. (woh Modi ji ko karna pad raha hai). Be proud!” PM Modi said. “Sharad Pawar ji, and those from Congress, everyone... all governments have stood for agricultural reforms. Whether they were able to do it or not, but everyone has advocated that it should be done,” he said. PM also said that the need of the hour is to improve the lives of the country’s small farmers and the ruling NDA initiated changes in the agriculture sector since 2014. Taking a dig at opposition parties for boycotting the President’s address, PM Modi said, “The message was still delivered.” Over a dozen opposition parties had on January 29 boycotted the President’s address. Modi said that

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China beetle was observed in the weakened trees, leading to decline of orchards. Most of the beetles preferred to lay eggs on earlier injured plants and more than one larva was found on a single host,” Wangchu stated. The beetles were found feeding on the bark of tender twigs causing girdling from June to August. While the officials of the horticulture department of Arunachal Pradesh admitted the presence of China beetles in the state, officials of Manipur, Assam and Tripura said that they are yet to get any specific report about the menace. Tripura horticulture department Director Fanibhusan Jamatia told IANS that no report has been received yet about the attack or threat of China beetles in Tripura though there is no commercial cultivation of gooseberry or amla in the state.

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other districts share 440 km borders with Myanmar. Wangchu said the China beetle may spread to major litchi and aonla growing states like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, if quarantine measures are not taken. “Considering the impending threat, studies were conducted on incidence and bionomics of this beetle on aonla and other plantations at the CHF,” he added. According to the study, a total of 287 trees, 4-15 years old, were examined from 15 villages near Pasighat, of which 58.9 per cent trees were damaged by the larva of China beetle. Older trees were severely affected, as the numerous larvae were reported on single trees which severely harm the trees. The shoots or branches of 36.1 per cent of infested trees died due to heavy tunneling by grubs in xylem tissues. “Maximum incidence of

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(From p-1) He observed that complex geography and natural factors support rich entomological fauna enabling the cerambycid beetle for better survival in the natural forests of the Himalayan region. According to Kumawat, the scientists of Hyderabadbased National Institute of Plant Health Management have also studied the infesting China beetles in the northeastern states. Another scientist of CHF, L. Wangchu, said that the northeastern region of India is in close proximity to China and Myanmar and the bordering area is occupied with dense forests, and this pest might have invaded from China or Myanmar where it causes heavy damage in litchi plantations. Out of the 25 districts in Arunachal Pradesh, at least 10 share 1,080 km border with China while four

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ed leader who was deposed by last week’s takeover. Suu Kyi — who became an international symbol of the country’s fight for freedom while detained in her home for 15 years and earned the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts — is now back under house arrest. The risks of such confrontations were highlighted Sunday in the town of Myawaddy, on Myanmar’s eastern border with Thailand, when police shot into the air in an effort to disperse a crowd. The Assistance AssociA police truck uses a water cannon to disperse a crowd of protesters in Naypyitaw, ation for Political Prisoners, Myanmar on Monday. an independent watchdog YANGON, FEB 8 (AGEN- and motorbikes. “We do fraud — though the coun- group, said one woman had CIES): Police fired a water not want the military junta,” try’s election commission been shot, without providing details about her condition. cannon Monday at hundreds said Daw Moe, a protester in has dismissed that claim. of protesters in Myanmar’s Yangon. The growing protests Myanmar junta imposes capital who are demanding “We never ever wanted recall previous movements curfew, meeting bans the military hand power this junta. Nobody wants it. in the Southeast Asian back to elected officials, All the people are ready to country’s long and bloody Myanmar’s military as demonstrations against fight them.” struggle for democracy. On government has imposed last week’s coup intensified State media for the first Sunday, tens of thousands a curfew and bans on gathand spread to more parts time on Monday made refer- of protesters rallied at the erings of more than five of the country. The dem- ence to the protests, claim- city’s Sule Pagoda, which people in the country’s two onstrations in Naypyitaw, ing they were endangering was a focal point of dem- biggest cities as protests ongoing for several days, are the country’s stability. onstrations against military against its coup show no especially significant since “Democracy can be rule during a massive 1988 sign of abating. the city, whose population destroyed if there is no disci- uprising and again during a The decrees covering includes many civil servants pline,” according to a state- 2007 revolt led by Buddhist Yangon and Mandalay and their families, has no ment from the Ministry of monks. The military used were issued on a townshiptradition of protest and has a Information, read on state deadly force to end both of by-township basis, and heavy military presence. television station MRTV. those uprisings. Aside from those which have become A protest also swelled “We will have to take legal a few officers, soldiers have public so far have the same at a major downtown inter- actions to prevent acts that not been in the streets at restrictions. At least seven section in the country’s larg- are violating state stability, protests this past week. have been issued, and more Photos of the standoff are expected for other arest city, Yangon, with people public safety and the rule chanting slogans, raising a of law.” The coup was seen in Naypyitaw on Monday eas. three-finger salute that is a internationally as a shocking showed a vast crowd of proRallies and gatherings symbol of resistance and setback for Myanmar, which testers hemmed in on several of more than five people, carrying placards saying, had been making progress sides by large numbers of along with motorized pro“Reject the military coup” toward democracy in recent police and police vehicles. cessions, are banned, and and “Justice for Myanmar.” years after five decades of Officers there trained a wa- a 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew is There were also reports military rule. The takeover ter cannon on the crowd, imposed. The measures are of new demonstrations in came the day newly elected which was gathered near a effective until further notowns in the north, south- lawmakers were supposed giant statue of Aung San, tice. The decrees say they east and east of the country, to take their seats in Par- who led the country’s 1940s were issued in response to as well as in the city of liament after November fight for independence from people carrying out unlawMandalay, where there was elections. The generals have Britain and is the father of ful actions that harm the a procession of marchers said that vote was marred by Aung San Suu Kyi, the elect- rule of law.

TEL AVIV, FEB 8 (IANS): The Israeli security cabinet said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction to investigate war crimes allegedly committed by the Jewish state. The ICC’s decision on February 5 came after lengthy deliberations, prompted by a Palestinian request to probe Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, reports Xinhua news agency. Welcomed by the Palestinians, the decision by the court says that it has jurisdiction to investigate events that have occurred in territories in the West Bank and Gaza. “The security cabinet rejects outright the scandalous decision,” it said in a statement on Sunday. According to the cabinet, the ICC has no jurisdiction to investigate events in the West Bank and Gaza. The cabinet said that the ruling by the pre-trial chamber of three ICC judges as “exposes the court as a political body that stands in line with international organizations driven by antisemitic elements”. A day after the decision, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the move, saying it was “pure anti-semitism”. “We will fight this perversion of justice,” he said in a recorded statement. The country’s Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said that “Israel is committed to the fundamental values of international law, and is fully capable of examining alleged violations of the law on its own”.

US moves to rejoin UN rights council, reversing Trump anew WASHINGTON, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): The Biden administration is set to announce this week that it will reengage with the much-maligned U.N. Human Rights Council that former President Donald Trump withdrew from almost three years ago, U.S. officials said Sunday. The decision reverses another Trump-era move away from multilateral organizations and agreements. U.S. officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken and a senior U.S. diplomat in Geneva will announce on Monday that Washington will return to the Geneva-based body as an observer with an eye toward seeking election as a full member. The decision is likely to draw criticism from conservative lawmakers and many in the proIsrael community. Trump pulled out of the world body’s main human rights agency in 2018 due to its disproportionate focus on Israel, which has received by far the largest number of critical council resolutions against any country, as well as the number of authoritarian countries among its members and because it failed to meet an extensive list of reforms demanded by then-U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki

Haley. In addition to the council’s persistent focus on Israel, the Trump administration took issue with the body’s membership, which currently includes China, Cuba, Eritrea, Russia and Venezuela, all of which have been accused of human rights abuses. One senior U.S. official said the Biden adminis-

tration believed the council must still reform but that the best way to promote change is to “engage with it in a principled fashion.” The official said it can be “an important forum for those fighting tyranny and injustice around the world” and the U.S. presence intends to “ensure it can live up to that potential.”

South Africa seeks new vaccine plan after halting AstraZeneca JOHANNESBURG, feb 8 (AGENCIES): South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated is not effective at preventing mild to moderate illness from the variant dominant in the country. The country is scrambling to come up with a new vaccination strategy after it halted use of the AstraZeneca vaccine — which is cheaper and easier to handle than others and which many had hoped would be crucial to combatting the pandemic in developing countries. Among the possibilities being considered: mixing the AstraZeneca vaccine with another one and giving Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine, which has not yet been authorized for use anywhere, to 100,000 health care workers while monitoring its efficacy against the variant. South Africa’s inoculation strategy is being watched globally because the variant first detected and now dominant here is spreading in more than 30 countries. Officials say this form of the virus is more contagious, and evidence is emerging that it may be more virulent; recent studies have also shown it can infect people who have survived the original form of the virus. After a second surge, cases and deaths in South Africa have begun to fall recently, but it is still battling one of Africa’s most

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A clinical trials patient receives a dose of AstraZeneca test vaccine in Johannesburg Nov. 30, 2020.

severe outbreaks, with more than 46,000 deaths. It is worried that another spike will come in May or June, when the Southern Hemisphere country heads into its winter. So far, early results from trials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine showed it offers less protection against the variant than the original disease but is still highly effective at preventing severe and fatal cases, according to Dr. Glenda Gray, director of the South Africa Medical Research Council, who led the South African part of the global trial. A Novavax vaccine candidate has shown similar results. “We can’t wait. We already have good local data,” Gray said, stressing that clinical trials show that it is safe. She added that South Africa is making urgent plans to “roll it out and evaluate it in the field.” “Our scientists must get together and quickly figure out what approach we’re going to use,” Health Minister Zweli Mhkize said Sunday night, announcing the suspension of the use

of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is currently the only one available in South Africa. Deliveries of others, including the one made by Pfizer and BioNTech, are expected soon. The suspension threw South Africa’s vaccination plans into disarray just one week after the country received its first 1 million doses of the vaccine. It came after the early results of a small clinical trial showed that the shot did not prevent mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in young adults, according to an announcement by the University of Witwatersrand, which conducted the test. The AstraZeneca study involved 2,000 healthy volunteers with an average age of 31 and showed just 22% were protected against mild to moderate cases of the disease. Experts say the vaccine may still prevent against severe disease — and that would go a long way in slowing the pandemic and avoiding hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with patients.

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WASHINGTON, FEB 8 (IANS): US President Joe Biden has said he will not lift economic sanctions against Iran until it complies with the terms agreed under a 2015 nuclear deal. Biden was speaking in a CBS News interview aired on Sunday, the BBC reported. However, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Tehran would only return to compliance if the US first lifted all economic sanctions. The 2015 deal sought to limit Iran’s nuclear programme, with sanctions eased in return. Former US President Donald Trump, however, withdrew the US from the deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions, leading Iran to roll back on a number of its commitments. Iran, which says its nuclear programme is peaceful, has been increasing its stockpile of enriched uranium. Enriched uranium can be used to make reactor fuel, but also nuclear bombs. Under the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal - an agreement reached between Iran, the US, China, France, Germany, Russia and the UK - Tehran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment and allow international inspectors to access sites and facilities.

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MANILA, FEB 8 (IANS): An offshore earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted the Davao Oriental province of the Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8 a.m., hit at a depth of 44 km, about 211 km southeast of Governor Generoso town in the province, reports Xinhua news agency. The tremor, which was tectonic in origin, is not expected to cause damage and aftershocks, the institute said. Sunday’s temblor came a day after an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted the Davao del Sur province. The institute had said the quake, which was also tectonic in origin, would trigger aftershocks and cause damage. The Philippines has frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. K Y M C

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Nagaland’s Trance Effect Amanda Gorman honors Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty face global nominated for IMDA 2021 pandemic heroes at Super Bowl outrage on child labour issues

nternational pop star Rihanna, who created a stir in India by tweeting in support of the protesting farmers, is now under the scanner of the National Commission For Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for allegedly using mica from Indian mines — where “child labourers work in dire conditions” — in her cosmetics brand ‘Fenty Beauty’. NCPCR chairman Priyank Kanoongo told The Print they are looking into the matter and “would do the needful”. This comes after the NCPCR received a com-

plaint Friday from NGO Legal Rights Observatory (LRO). The complaint, a copy of which is with ThePrint, said, “As per reports, US pop star Rihanna’s beauty product ‘Fenty Beauty’ uses blood mica from Jharkhand in which child labourers work in dire conditions.” “To ascertain that the mica is free of child labour, there are certificate agencies. But media reports say that Fenty Beauty don’t have supply chain clearance certification (SCCC) from either of the two.” Demanding an inves-

tigation into the matter, the LRO said, “With this letter, we would like to request you to investigate whether Fenty Beauty is using uncertified mica and if true then please start appropriate penal action against the company and its owners.” Kanoongo said the NCPCR has sought response and clarification from the industry body, Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI). “We have received a response on email from RMI that the supply chain that provides mica to Fenty Beauty is not registered with them,” he said. Asked whether Rihanna has been served a notice, the NCPCR chairman said, “We haven’t sent any notices yet. We are looking into the matter. We are committed to do whatever is required for protection of child rights. So far, we have received this written response from RMI on our query.” (ThePrint)

rance effect, an indie pop rock band from Nagaland has been nominated for best EP/ album of the year (Jury’s Choice) for their EP titled “clowns” in Indian Music Diaries Awards (IMDA) 2021. The EP comprising of five tracks, opens with an instrumental track named “Of Time Machine and Never Ending Stories”, followed by “Clowns”, ‘Took me a while”, “Favorite mistake” and concludes

with “More love”. The band consists of Iuli Yeptho (vocal), Sosang Lkr (drums), Tako Chang (guitar), Temsujungba Jamir (guitar) and Imnamaong Imchen (bass). The band would also release an acoustic version of their song “Favorite mistake’ on February 14, in streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple music, YouTube music and OK listen! along with a music video on YouTube. (Staff reporter)

manda Gorman, t h e 2 2 - ye a r - o l d poet who stirred America at the inauguration of President Joseph Biden last month, again commanded the spotlight on one of the country’s biggest stages, the Super Bowl. Gorman read an original poem Sunday during the pregame festivities in Tampa, Florida. The poem was a tribute to three people for their contributions during the pandemic: educator Trimaine Davis, nurse manager Suzie Dorner and Marine veteran James Martin. Gorman didn’t perform on the field but in a taped video montage with images of Davis, Dorner and Martin. “Let us walk with these warriors, charge on with these champions, and carry forth the call of our captains,” said Gorman. “We celebrate them by acting with courage and compassion, by doing what is right and just. For while

illustrated book of her poem quickly zoomed to the top of bestseller lists. Shortly after the inauguration, she signed with IMG Models, an agency that represents supermodels, tennis star Naomi Osaka and playwright Jeremy O. Harris. This week, she covers Time Magazine, in an interview conducted by Michelle Obama. Gorman’s Super Bowl appearance had been planned before the inauguration. She seemed to grasp the unlikeliness of her pre-game reading, the first in Super Bowl history. And with potentially 100 million viewers on the CBS telecast, it made for one very well-attended poetry recital. “Poetry at the Super Bowl is a feat for art and our country, because it means we’re thinking imaginatively about human connection even when we feel siloed,” Gorman said Sunday on Twitter. (MSN)

we honor them today, it is they who every day honor us.” That Gorman brought poetry to the Super Bowl was an almost unthinkable collision of grace and glitz. But if the Super Bowl, an annual rite of excess, was an unlikely platform for a poet, it showed just how much Gorman has seized the nation’s spotlight since the inauguration. Gorman, previously the country’s first National Youth Poet Laureate, was the youngest person to ever recite a poem at the U.S. presidential inauguration. Her reading of “The Hill We Climb” at the Capitol immediately became a sensation. An

Childhood diet has lifelong impact WhatsApp beta reveals ‘mention badge’ feature and beneficial organisms. However, if the balance is disturbed, either through the use of antibiotics, illness, or unhealthy diet, the body could become susceptible to disease. In this study, Garland’s team looked for impacts on the microbiome after dividing their mice into four groups: half fed the standard, ‘healthy’ diet, half fed the less healthy ‘Western’ diet, half with access to a running wheel for exercise, and half without. After three weeks spent on these diets, all mice were returned to a standard diet and no exercise, which is normally how mice are kept in a laboratory. At the 14-week mark, the team examined the diversity and abundance of bacteria in the animals. They found that the quantity of bacteria such as Muribaculum intestinale was significantly reduced in the Western diet group. This type of bacteria is involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Analysis also showed that the gut bacteria are sensitive to the amount of exercise the mice got. Muribaculum bacteria increased in mice fed a standard diet who had

access to a running wheel and decreased in mice on a high-fat diet whether they had exercise or not. Researchers believe this species of bacteria, and the family of bacteria that it belongs to, might influence the amount of energy available to its host. Research continues into other functions that this type of

bacteria may have. One other effect of note was the increase in a highly similar bacteria species that were enriched after five weeks of treadmill training in a study by other researchers, suggesting that exercise alone may increase its presence. Overall, the UCR researchers found that early-

life Western diet had more long-lasting effects on the microbiome than did earlylife exercise. Garland’s team would like to repeat this experiment and take samples at additional points in time, to better understand when the changes in mouse microbiomes first appear, and whether they extend into even later phases of life. Regardless of when the effects first appear, however, the researchers say it’s significant that they were observed so long after changing the diet, and then changing it back. The takeaway, Garland said, is essentially, “You are not only what you eat, but what you ate as a child!” (Science Daily)

hatsApp beta updates are known to hint at many of the app’s features ahead of them going live in the stable version. Now, a new WhatsApp feature in the app’s latest Beta version is a dedicated badge for users to figure out when they have been mentioned in group chats. According to a report by WABetaInfo, a

new mention badge will feature alongside the pin message option which will let users know when they have been tagged in group chats. The feature should make it easier to identify when you have been tagged in groups. Currently, under development, the feature could soon be rolled out in a future update. (Indian express)

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The Padum Pukhuri Village Council Hall was Inaugurated by Smti. Sashirenla Imchen, B.D.O., Chumukedima Block, Dimapur on 5th February 2021. The Village Council Hall was constructed by Grant-in-aid Fund. We, the Padum Pukhuri Village Council, V.D.B and public in general would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Smti. Sashirenla Imchen and the staff of R.D Department, Dimapur for their kind co-operation and presence. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Pastors and all the respective communities leaders of Padum Pukhuri Village for their prayers and presence on that day. DC-112

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ating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests. The study by UC Riverside researchers is one of the first to show a significant decrease in the total number and diversity of gut bacteria in mature mice fed an unhealthy diet as juveniles. “We studied mice, but the effect we observed is equivalent to kids having a Western diet, high in fat and sugar and their gut microbiome still being affected up to six years after puberty,” explained UCR evolutionary physiologist Theodore Garland. A paper describing the study has recently been published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. The microbiome refers to all the bacteria as well as fungi, parasites, and viruses that live on and inside a human or animal. Most of these microorganisms are found in the intestines, and most of them are helpful, stimulating the immune system, breaking down food and helping synthesize key vitamins. In a healthy body, there is a balance of pathogenic

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The Pfüchama Gazetted Officers Krotho would like to congratulate Er. Vizotuo Seletsu, E.E, P.W.D (R&B), South Division Kohima for being conferred the prestigious Governor’s Gold Medal Award as announced on the 72nd Republic Day 2021. The Krotho further wishes him the best in his future endeavours. K-324

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Pak sweep Test series against Proteas RAWALPINDI, FEB 8 (IANS): Right-arm pacer Hasan Ali’s 10-wicket haul helped Pakistan beat South Africa by 95 runs on Monday in the second and final Test here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With this, the Babar Azam-led side won the two-Test series 2-0. On the fifth and final day, Ali followed his firstinnings 5/54 with 5/60 to finish the match with figures of 10/114 as Pakistan bundled out the Proteas for 274. Pakistan had set them a target of 370 to win. Fellow quick Shaheen Shah Afridi picked four for 51 while leg-spinner Yasir Shah got one for 1/56. For South Africa, Aiden Markram struck a valiant century, his first on foreign soil, but it was not enough as South Africa suffered their first Test series defeat to Pakistan since 2003. Markram scored 108 (243 balls, 13 fours, 3 sixes), although he didn’t find much support from other Proteas batsman. Only Temba Bavuma (61 off 125 balls, 6 fours) offered

Pakistan’s team pose for a photograph with the winning trophy of the test series in Rawalpindi Monday. (AP/PTI)

any real backing as Mark Boucher’s side slipped from their promising position of 127/1 on Day 4 to another defeat. South Africa had lost the first Test by seven wickets in Karachi. Things could have gone much better had they not lost the overnight batsman Rassie van der Dussen so early in the day for 48. The South Africa No. 3 batsman was cleaned up on the third ball of the day by Ali to end a battling 94-run

Rishabh Pant wins ICC Player of the Month award for Jan 2021 CHENNAI, FEB 8 (IANS): India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Monday won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for January 2021. Pant won the award for his performances in the two Tests against Australia where he scored a 97 in Sydney and an unbeaten 89 in Brisbane that led India to a historic 2-1 series win Down Under. “I am delighted to be receiving the inaugural ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award. For any sportsperson, contributing to a team win is the ultimate reward but such initiatives help motivate youngsters such as myself to do better each time,” said Pant as per an ICC media release. “I dedicate this award to every member of Team India that contributed to our victory in Australia and also thank all my fans who voted for me,” he added. Meanwhile, South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail was

named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her performances across three ODIs and two T20Is. Ismail took seven wickets in the victorious ODI series against Pakistan, before taking five wickets in the second T20I against the same opposition. “Winning the ICC Women’s Player of the Month in Januar y just shows that all the hard work I put in during the lockdown has paid off for me. This accolade would not have been possible if it were not for my teammates and I am grateful and thankful for all your support,” said Ismail. The ICC on January 27 had announced the introduction of the ‘ICC Player of the Month’ awards to recognise and celebrate the best performances of both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year.

stand. The visitors were dealt another blow when former captain Faf du Plessis lasted only 13 deliveries before he was sent back to the pavilion by the same bowler, trapped leg before wicket for five. The Proteas suddenly found themselves under pressure on 135/3. Markram and Bavuma got together for a 106-run fourth-wicket vigil that took the home side to within 129

Sekriizu area sports meet underway DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): The 38th meet of Sekriizu Area Sports Association (SASA) got underway at Sekriizu HQ under Phek district on Monday. Shevohii Nienu, 1st class contractor, who graced inaugural function as chief guest unfurled SASA flag and declared the meet open, encouraged the players to strive for excellence at the higher level. Sekriizu Area Public Forum president Bilhiinyi Nyekha, and Riizazho village council chairman Jolelhii Swuro also addressed the gathering. SASA president Miidotiizo Tetseo delivered presidential address while SASA games & sports secretary Pothito Nyekha administered oath to participating teams. The sports meet would culminate on February 13, 2021. The meet is being marked by track & field events, football, volleyball, basketball and wrestling.

runs of victory. A l o n g t h e w a y, Markram completed his fifth Test ton and his highest score away from home, beating the 74 he made in the second innings in Karachi. But that was as good as it got as the new ball then proved decisive. Pakistan needed just 11.4 overs to clean up the visitors’ line-up from the time they took it after 80 overs. The centurion and Quinton de Kock (0) were

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Lokenath Warrior won the first season of Bengali Champions League (BCL), organised by Dimapur Bengali Students Union (DBSU), by 7 wickets, without any wicket loss. Suman and Tilak, both pf Lokenath Warrior, also won the Purple cap and Orange cap title, while man of the series was received by Jalal Uddin Laskar of Lokenath Warrior. A press release by DBSU, stated that spokesperson, BJP Nagaland, Pintu M Ghosh, graced the closing ceremony, who encouraged the gathering to be motivated and aim to become good sport’s person. Further, encouraging all the players, he said that winning and losing was a part of game but what matters was the participation. Ghosh lauded DBSU for giving such platform to youth of Dimapur. He also acknowledged the union for its contributions at the time of pandemic, which operated quarantine centre for more than six months.

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): The 1st Champions Trophy T-20 cricket Tournament oganised by Nagamese Baptist Fellowship (NBF) Sports Ministry Chümoukedima Village and powered by GSports on the theme “Pursue oneness” commenced at Local Ground Chümoukedima Town on Monday. Director of Shalom Public School, Chümoukedima, Merenla Longchar and Assistant Commandant 3rd NAP, Bishnu Bahadur Thapa graced the inaugural ceremony as special guest and guest of honour respectively. Altogether 35 teams are participating in the tournament which carries cash award Rs 50,000 for champions, runners-up – Rs 25,000 and different individual awards also amount to Rs

10,000. Playing the two matches on the inaugural day, Youngstars and Silver Machete won the respective matches. In the first match, Youngstars defeated NBF 16 runs. Youngstars scored 195 in 20 overs while NBF managed to score 179 runs. Mahidul of Youngstars was adjudged man of the match. In the second match, Silver Machete CC defeated JN Agency Kohima by 39 runs. Silver Machete scored 113 runs while JN Agency made 75 runs. Philip of Silver Machete was adjudged man of the match. Earlier, Rev Lhouzoviu Shüya, Pastor of CVBC said the prayer while Pastor Samuel Chhetri of NBF delivered the welcome address.

5th Master Shield Trophy 2021 MOKOKCHUNG, FEB 8 (NPN): The ‘5th Master Shield Trophy 2021’, organised by Mokokchung District Cricket T20 Federation, got underway at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Monday, with the 1st class contractor, Moatoshi Tzudir as the chief match patron. The commencing match of the trophy was played between the ‘Troopers, Dilong Ward and United IX Mongchen’.

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Through this column, we the bereaved family of Late Ashetoli N. Yeptho extend our deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude of each and every individual who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer at her sudden demise on 29th Jan. 2021. Your contribution made our loss more bearable. We are unable to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individually but our family would like to express our special thanks to : 1. Rotomi Welfare Dimapur. 2. Rotomi Baptist Church. 3. Rotomi Students' Union. 4. Philimi Welfare Dimapur. 5. Philimi Baptist Church. 6. Darogapathar Sumi Community. 7. Darogapathar Business Association. 8. City Prayer Centre, Darogapathar. DP-763

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dismissed from successive Ali deliveries. Bavuma then fell to Afridi just over five overs later, having completed a 15th career halfcentury a little earlier. George Linde (4) was next to go when he was caught by Faheem Ashraf off Ali at point, while Afridi took out Keshav Maharaj (0) and Kagiso Rabada (0) within three deliveries. Wiaan Mulder was then the last man out, bowled by Yasir Shah for 20, handing Pakistan the win. Ali was named the man of the match while Pakistan wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan was adjudged the player of the series as he accumulated 166 runs in the three innings he batted. The two teams will now face each other in a three-match T20I series to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from Thursday. Brief scores: Pakistan 272 and 298 beat South Africa 204 and 274 (Aiden Markram 108, Temba Bavuma 61; Hasan Ali 5/60) by 95 runs.

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From Loving Family

2 ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late E. Lithungo Kikon (9th February 2019)

Born:06-07-1959, Died: 27-01-2021 We, the bereaved family members of Late W. Thungjanbemo Tsanglao, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us during the prolonged illness and sad demise of my beloved Husband and our Father and Grandfather. We would like to convey our special appreciation to: 1. Wokha Town Baptist Church and WTBC Eloe yangro 2. Sankiton Baptist Church and Meriyan Baptist Church 3. Diphupar ‘A’ Lotha Baptist Church 4. Lotha Baptist Church Association 5. Doctors, nurses and staff of CIHSR, Dimapur 6. Doctors, nurses and staff of Dr. MM District Hospital, Wokha 7. NEIAH EU, Shillong 8. NEIAH (Naga Students), Shillong 9. Staff of GMS, Wokha Town ‘A’ 10. NU Classmates(2017 Batch), Merima 11. LSU, Patkai Christian College, 2017 Batch 12. DBHSS (2010 batch), Wokha 13. Wokha Town Sankiton Ekhung 14. Wokha Town Tsanglao Motsuri Ekhung 15. Mr & Mrs Lithungo Tsanglao & family, Asst. Drug Controller 16. Mr & Mrs Thungjamo Odyuo & family, (Retd. Addl. Director RD) 17. Mr & Mrs Nyanbemo Tsanglao & family, (Retd. Secy, Urban Development ) 18. Mr & Mrs Mhathung Tsanglao & family, ADC Wokha Town 19. Mr & Mrs Elhio Ezung & family 20. Maj. Pannyim Konyak 21. Mrs Zareni Ngullie & family 22. Mr & Mrs Winnerson Tsanglao & family 23. Sankiton Students’ Union 24. Rachan Youth Organization, Rachan Yankho Monday Fellowship and Rachan Yankho Randan Khumshum 25. Shaki Metapoe Yanpi Okho We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every one individually, however, it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless each and every one abundantly. Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Son-in-Law WC-34 K Y M C

You are always remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Rest well with the Lord till we meet again. DP-755

Loving wife, children and relatives

Born: 12th March1953, Died: 2nd Feb 2021. Through this column, we like to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to all who stood by us morally, physically and financially at the untimely demise of our beloved father Lt. Ekonthung Kithan. All your valuable deeds and support will always be forever remembered. Special thanks to: 1. Wokha Village Baptist Church 20. Orenthung Lotha, DC Wokha 2. Panacea Nursing Home, Wokha 21. Y.M. Humtsoe, NCS Rtd. PDA 3. Ao Baptist Church, Wokha member GON and Vice President 4. Wokha Village Council NDPP Nagaland. 5. Wokha Village Eloe Ekhung 22. Er. Yanbemo Humtsoe, 6. B/Khel Yankho Ekhum Chief Engineer, PWD 7. Wokha Village Eramoe Ekho 23. Litemo Murry, DSCO Wokha 8. Wokha Village Kithan Clan 24. Myingthungo Kithan, Dimapur 9. Wokha Town Kithan Ekhung 25. Echungbemo Erui, NCS EAC 10. Ex-Servicemen, Wokha Village Chukitong 11. DB Association, Wokha HQ 26. Santsu Kithan, DAO 12. GB Association, Wokha District 27. Janbemo Humtsoe, Wokha Village 13. DPRO staff, Wokha 28. John Kelvin, Tripura 14. Electrical staff, Wokha 29. Mhonbemo Erui & family, Wokha 15. DSCO staff, Wokha Village 16. Lumro VLO, Wokha Village 30. Mhonsao Humtsoe & family, 17. Japfu Christian Collage Wokha Village (2015-18 batch) 31. Yanrenthung Humtsoe, Wokha 18. Naga Students’ Union, Tripura Town 19. Regional Institute of Physical Education, Tripura. Though we are unable to mention every individual, we profoundly thank everyone and pray that God’s unceasing love and blessing be each and every individual. Loving wife, sons, daughter and family members WC-32

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sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021

meet: Phüsachodü to face FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC to 3-3 draw CAGSA Thenyizu in football final today

BA M B O L I M , F E B 8 (PTI): A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC in an Indian Super League match here on Monday. Mumbai took the lead through Hugo Boumous (20th minute) and Adam Le Fondre (26th minute) but goals from Glan Martins (45th minute) and Igor Angulo (51st minute) made it all square for FC Goa. But just when it looked like the match was heading for a draw, Rowllin Borges struck late (90th minute) to put Mumbai ahead only to see his effort cancelled out by Pandita in the dying moments of the game. This is Pandita’s second stoppage time strike in the league. FC Goa are now on a nine-game unbeaten run. Goa dominated the match in terms of possession and passing but Mumbai’s defense stood tall denying the Gaurs. Despite only completing half as many passes as their opponents, Mumbai still managed to walk

Rowllin Borges of Mumbai City FC celebrate with team members during ISL match in Bambolim on Monday.

into the breather with a one-goal cushion. Sergio Lobera’s team relied on counters and had more shots on target. They had four on target of which they converted two. Boumous was full of life against his former team and fired an early warning when he raced past Adil

Khan on the right, and attempted to cut the ball back. But Dheeraj Singh got a firm hand on the ball. But the Frenchman put his team ahead, scoring from a quick counter in the 20th minute. Goa were on the attack but Edu Bedia lost the ball to Raynier

Fernandes. After the ball fell to Le Fondre, the Englishman released Boumous into acres of space. Boumous took the ball around Dheeraj to score into an empty net. Le Fondre doubled Mumbai’s tally courtesy poor defending from Goa. Bipin Singh sent in a curl-

ing corner at the far post where Hernan Santana headed towards goal. But an alert Dheeraj managed to keep it out only to see the rebound headed into goal by Le Fondre for his ninth goal of the season. Glan scored a stunner to reduce the deficit before the break. Jorge Ortiz played a pass to Glan at the halfway line and the new signing, who was making his first start for Goa, fired a thunderbolt which crashed into the Mumbai net. Goa came out stronger in the second session and restored parity soon. Alberto Noguera whipped in a cross from the left to find Angulo, who managed to time his run perfectly to beat the offside trap and score. After missing a couple of sitters, Borges finally scored in the 90th minute when he guided in Ahmed Jahouh’s free-kick from the left. But there was still time left for another goal. Goa scored a stoppage-time leveller through Pandita who headed in Bedia’s cross.

DIMAPUR, FEB 8 (NPN): Phüsachodü and Thenyizu teams won their respective semifinal matches to enter the men’s football final round of the ongoing 50th golden jubilee of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) at Phüsachodü village under Phek district on Monday. Host team Phüsachodü will take on Thenyizu on men’s football championship trophy on Tuesday to decide the new champions. In the encounter, Phüsachodü team scraped passed Rukizu team via tie breaker 3-0 after the match ended in 1-1 draw. The first semifinal witnessed two penalty with both teams scoring their chance during the match. In the second semifinal match, Thenyizu team thrashed Thipuzu team by 6-0. In women football, host team Phüsachodü outclassed Kikruma with 4-0. Zuniekholu Khamo scored four goals to deco-

Players of Phüsachodü (blue) and Rukizu (white) in action at Phüsachodü on Monday.

rate herself as one of the deadliest striker in the area meet. While Thenyizu team beat Khulazu Bawe with 2-0 scored by Shodulü Swiho and Khrukhosalü Dawhuo. Thenyizu and Phüsachodü to clash for the football championship for both men’s and women’s trophy. Chetheba defeated Kikruma with 20-12 points in women basketball final to take the title of the Jubilee edition. In men basketball, Thenyizu team defeated

Rukizu in the second semifinal match with scoreline of 42-41 points. M e n’s b a s k e t b a l l championship will be played between Chetheba and Thenyizu on Tuesday. Phüsachodü women defeated Chetheba by direct sets to lift the women volleyball championship of the sports meet. In men volleyball semi-final match, Thenyizu defeated Khulazu Bawe with 25/11 and 25/15. Up next, Thenyizu will take on Chetheba in the final match on Tuesday.

Australian Open day 1: Serena, Four-goal Man City crush Liverpool; Kane stars for Spurs Djokovic, Osaka all advance

MELBOURNE, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2021, is finally underway in Melbourne. After several postponements and numerous issues with quarantining players due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s finally about the tennis. In front of significantly smaller crowds than usual (due to the pandemic they’re allowing 30,000 fans a day as opposed to 80,000), the big names cruised to victory. There were just a few upsets of ranked players, with No. 23 Angelique Kerber and No. 10 Gael Monfils both losing to unranked players. And after her disappointing first round exit in 2020, 40-year-old Venus Williams redeemed herself with a decisive win. The big names all nailed down wins in Round 1. No. 1 ranked Novak Djokovic strolled into Round 2 with a dominant 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 win over France’s Jérémy Chardy. The whole

thing took 91 minutes and Djokovic barely broke a sweat. In his postgame interview, he declared his love for Rod Laver Arena. Speaking of dominant, No. 3 ranked Naomi Osaka defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets. Her 6-1, 6-2 win took just 68 minutes, and after the game she expressed how thrilled she was to be playing in front of fans again. Serena Williams also had no problem dispatching Laura Siegemund. Her 6-1, 6-1 victory took 58 minutes. Perhaps it’s because she was itching to watch the end of the Super Bowl. Also advancing was No. 3 Dominic Thiem, Nick Kyrgios, and Frances Tiafoe. No. 8 Bianca Andreescu’s first-round match was her first in 16 months, and she won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Venus, the elder Williams sister, was looking for redemption after a disappointing 2020 tournament. She was defeated in the first

round by 15-year-old Coco Gauff last year, but this year there was no young phenom to stand in her way. Williams beat Kirsten Flipkins 7-5, 6-2 in 92 minutes. Williams is still winning at the Australian Open 23 years after her debut, and she’s continuing to inspire the new generation of dominant female tennis players like Naomi Osaka.

Kerber rues hard quarantine after early exit

Former champion Angelique Kerber made an early exit from the Australian Open on Monday and said spending two weeks in hard quarantine ahead of the Grand Slam had contributed to her first-round loss. The German former world number one was one of 72 players who were unable to leave their rooms to train during quarantine after passengers on their flights to Melbourne tested positive for COVID-19.

LONDON, FEB 8 (AGENCIES): Manchester City left Liverpool’s title defence in tatters as Ilkay Gundogan’s double and two costly mistakes from Alisson Becker inspired the Premier League leaders’ dazzling 4-1 win, while Harry Kane starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Inspired by Gundogan’s goals and Phil Foden’s stylish display, City moved 10 points clear of fourthplaced Liverpool after their first win at Anfield since 2003. The troubled champions were blown away by Pep Guardiola’s side, who became the first team to score four times in a league game away to Liverpool in 12 years. City hold a five-point lead over second placed Manchester United and have a game in hand on their local rivals as they eye a third title in four seasons. They have won 14 successive games in all competitions to equal the record

Ilkay Gundogan (left) scored twice at Anfield as Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-1

for an English top-flight club, set by Preston in 1892 and Arsenal in 1987. “We have done brilliantly so I cannot deny how happy we are. To come here and finally win, it’s very important,” Guardiola said. “I’m so grateful to my players but this is now the past. In February no one is champions.” Liverpool are in disarray after losing three consecutive home league games for the first time since 1963. They have won just two of their last nine league

matches as injuries and fatigue take their toll. “We made two massive mistakes, that is clear. There is not a real explanation. Maybe he had cold feet? It sounds funny but it could be,” said coach Jurgen Klopp of the two poor clearances from Alisson that led to City goals. “They used them and 3-1 down in a game like this, when you are that long level, it is tough to take.” Gundogan blasted a 38th minute penalty into the Kop after Fabinho’s trip on

Raheem Sterling. But the Germany midfielder got back in Guardiola’s good books in the 49th minute with a close-range finish after Foden’s shot was parried into his path. Liverpool were gifted a penalty in the 63rd minute after City defender Ruben Dias allowed Mohamed Salah to latch onto Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long pass and responded by pulling him down. Salah took the penalty himself, showing Gundogan how to do it as he shot high into the net for his 22nd goal this season. Alisson made an even bigger mistake than Dias in the 73rd minute when the Liverpool keeper’s sloppy pass was intercepted by Foden. Foden made a superb run through the heart of the Liverpool defence before cutting back for Gundogan to finish from virtually on the line. Alisson’s nightmare wasn’t over and in the 76th minute he again conceded possession with a woeful

pass. This time, Bernardo Silva was the beneficiary and he chipped a cross to Sterling, who headed into the empty net. England midfielder Foden capped the rout in the 83rd minute, cut in from the right to blast past the shell-shocked Alisson. Jose Mourinho admitted Tottenham “depend” on Kane after the Tottenham striker delivered a dominant display on his return from injury. Mourinho’s side had lost their previous three Premier League games to put their top four hopes in peril. Revitalised by Kane’s earlier than expected return from an ankle problem suffered against Liverpool, Tottenham got back to winning ways just when the underfire Mourinho needed it most. Kane’s 20th goal in all competitions this season took him to 208 goals -- level in joint second place alongside Bobby Smith in the club’s all-time scoring list.

Set world record target of 420, India in trouble at 39/1 EPL referee Mike Dean contacts police after receiving death threats

CHENNAI, FEB 8 (PTI): India were left with the herculean task of chasing a world record 420 after England refused to declare in an unfocussed second essay, cut short by Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliance on a sharply turning fourth day strip in the opening Test here on Monday. At stumps, India were 39 for one, requiring another 381 runs to set a new record and take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The previous best is 418, chased by West Indies against Australia in 2003. Relishing bowling on a responsive pitch, the seasoned Ashwin returned excellent figures of 6/61 to snap England’s second innings at 178 after the home team conceded a massive first-innings lead of 241 runs. With opener Rohit Sharma (12) back in the hut, Shubman Gill (15) and Cheteshwar Pujara (12) will begin the proceedings for India on the fifth and final day at the MA Chidambaram pitch, which has started to play tricks. India would have been in a bigger hole had it not been for a seventh-wicket partnership of 80 runs between newcomer Washington Sundar (85) and Ashwin, who also contributed a 31 with the bat before picking his career’s

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates with his teammates the dismissal of England batsman Dominic Sibley in Chennai, Monday. (BCCI/PTI)

28th five-wicket haul. But despite the duo’s best efforts, the hosts still fell way short of the followon target after being bowled out for 337. India resumed the day at 257 for six. Hoping to give their bowlers some respite from the sweltering heat, England decided against enforcing the follow-on and batted again. But the start wasn’t the one they wanted as Ashwin bowled his off-spinners to deadly effect with the new ball, the bounce aiding him in his endeavour. A s h w i n r e m o ve d Rory Burns with the very first ball of the second innings when he induced an edge for Ajinkya Rahane

to take an easy catch in the first slip. Having ambled to 16 off 37 balls, Dominic Sibley was shown the door by Ashwin, with the bounce again helping the off-spinner. Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma was rewarded for bowling with a lot of hearth throughout the match when he had Daniel Lawrence trapped in front of the wicket with the one that snaked in. That was wicket number 300 for Ishant, making him the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to reach the landmark. Ben Stokes could not replicate the form of his first innings as he played

away from his body to give Rishabh Pant a catch off Ashwin. As wickets kept falling at one end, skipper Joe Root (40 off 32 balls) looked like he was batting on a pitch different from the one where the ball was turning from one end to the other, scoring runs without much ado. With all the confidence in the world, firstinnings double centurion Root swept and reverse swept the India spinners, including Ashwin, as runs came at a fast clip when he was in his element in the second session. He not just negated but also attacked the spinners with aplomb but what

Root could not tackle was a delivery that kept low on landing before thudding against the English runmachine’s pads. The umpire had no hesitation in raising his finger as Jasprit Bumrah appealed for an LBW. Ollie Pope (28), Jos Buttler (24) and Dom Bess (25) made useful contributions, but England strangely kept on batting even after the lead crossed 350 and then 400 on a track which is expected to give the bowlers a lot of purchase on the final day. While 16 wickets fell on the first three days, a staggering 15 fell by the wayside on Monday and the Chepauk pitch played a major part. While Ashwin did an admirable job, India captain Virat Kohli may have missed a trick or two by not trying out Washington’s off-breaks when left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem was leaking runs, including overstepping on a few occasions and adding to his first innings no balls. When India came out to bat again, left-arm spinner Jack Leach bowled Rohit with a peach of delivery that landed on the leg-stump before hitting the off-stump, the turn leaving the home team with plenty to worry about going into the final day’s play.

LO N D O N, F E B 8 (AGENCIES): Premier League referee Mike Dean has alerted police after his family received death threats following two controversial red cards he issued over the past week. Dean was criticised for sending off Southampton defender Jan Bednarek against Manchester United last Tuesday and West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek in Saturday’s match at Fulham. Both decisions have now been overturned on appeal. Reports said Dean had asked to be excused from duty next weekend although it is understood he will referee Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round match between Leicester and Brighton. Mike Riley, managing director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), supported Dean’s decision to notify the police. “Threats and abuse of this nature are totally unacceptable and we fully support Mike’s decision to report these messages his family received to the police,” he said. “Nobody should be victim of abhorrent messages like this. Online

Referee Mike Dean shows West Ham’s Tomas Soucek a red card.

abuse is unacceptable in any walk of life and more needs to be done to tackle the problem.” Bednarek was sent off for a challenge on Anthony Martial in Manchester United’s 9-0 win over Saints, with Dean sticking with his initial decision after being invited to check the pitchside monitor at Old Trafford. Dean sent off Czech midfielder Soucek for catching Aleksandar Mitrovic with his elbow by accident in Saturday’s goalless draw. Dean checked the replays on the pitchside monitor after consulting VAR and decided the incident merited a straight red.

West Ham boss David Moyes said he was “disappointed with football in general” after the incident involving Soucek. Moyes was unimpressed by Mitrovic’s reaction -- the Serbia striker went down clutching his face -- but said the referees needed to be stronger in their decision-making. “Every footballer has a responsibility to do the correct thing but the officials are giving the players responsibility to gain success by their actions,” he said on Monday. “The only people who can stop it are the officials. No-one else can change it. If players are going to do this, it needs to change.”

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