January 25, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 48

DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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NE DR. T AO TROPHY: Nagaland, Arunachal book semi-final berths

Iraq protesters demand US military pullout

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M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies

DIMAPUR, JAN 24 (NPN): Melhupra Vero, the first Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland and also recipient of Padma Shri in 2006, passed away at around 7 am in Walford Colony, Dimapur Friday. He was 86. He is survived by his wife Kerele Vero , one son and one daughter, nine grandchildren and one great grandson. According to sources, a memorial service for late Vero will be held at Agri-Expo Dimapur Saturday at 9 a.m. and later the body will be taken via Kohima, Zuketsa, Pfutsero, Chesezu, and Runguzu.

Late Vero will be laid to rest at his native village of Runguzu under Chatheba sub division in Phek district on Sunday.

Late Vero was the first Naga Rajya Sabha member having served two termsMarch 18,1964 to April 2,1968 then from April 3,1968 to April 2,1974. He was Elected to Nagaland Legislative Assembly from NNO Party Ticket, representing 19th- Phek A/C in 1974. He was re-elected to Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 1989 from Chozuba A/C and became a Cabinet Minister. He was appointed as Chairman of the

Liaison Committee of the Naga Hoho on October 31, 1995. He was elected as the first President of the Naga Hoho from 1998-2004.

As president of Naga Hoho, late Vero undertook tours in Nagaland and neighbouring states including Kathmandu, Bangladesh border, Myanmar and Atlanta (USA) for reconciliation among Naga national political groups.

Dimapur electrical division to continue disconnection drive

Lokayukta sanction to charge sheet former Tourism commr & secy.

DIMAPUR, JAN 24 (NPN): Dimapur Electrical Division has reminded its consumers that it will be continuing the disconnection drive for nonpayment of power bills for two consecutive months and all other illegal activities like meter-tampering and hooking within its jurisdiction as per the office memorandum dated March 7,2006. According to E.E. (DED), the office had also served notice on November 15, 2019.

All consumers have been advised to pay their electricity bills within the stipulated time in order to avoid any inconvenience.

In case of any discrepancies and any other grievances regarding their bills, consumers are advised to the offices of their respective SDOs (E) NO-I, II, III for clarification, correction and rectification at the earliest. For the convenience of the consumers and for non-receipt of electricity bills, the division urged them to login at www.dopn. gov.in to view and pay their bills online. The EE(DED) has also advised consumers to download mobile app “dopn” or “Paytm” from Google Play Store for hasslefree payment of their bills in just a few minutes from anywhere.

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“Since he’s again offered to solve J&K with India, offer to solve his impeachment with Democrats.”

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Condolences from Gov, CM and others

Condolences were received from Governor of Nagaland R.N.Ravi including chief minister Neiphiu Rio, Dy. chief minister Y. Patton as well as scores of other leaders and organisations.

Gov: Governor of Nagaland R.N. Ravi in his condolence message, expressed shock at the demise of Padma Shree Melhupra Vero at Dimapur on Friday.

Ravi said late Vero served society under various capacities such as Rajya Sabha MP, minister of the government of Nagaland, president Naga Hoho and that in his death, the state has lost a dedicated and sincere public leader.

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minister Neiphiu Rio in his condolence message, described late Melhupra as a “political giant and popular political leader” , full of life, blessed with wit and a great sense of humour. Rio also said late Melhupra had a good knowledge about the glorious history and culture of the Nagas.

Rio also said he found late Vero as a “ very warm and positive person”, who was always concerned for the welfare of Nagas and whose indomitable Naga sprit was the driving force behind his selfless service to the people. He also said late Vero had rendered invaluable service towards resolution of the decadesold Naga political issue and whose manifold services to

DIMAPUR, JAN 24 (NPN): Nagaland Lokayukta, justice Uma Nath Singh has accorded prosecution sanction against a former commissioner & secretary for her involvement in illegal appointments in the Tourism department. Nagaland Lokayukta Police has will be submitting a chargesheet in the Special Court (PC Act) Kohima, “very soon”.

In a statement, IGP & director Nagaland Lokayukta Police, I. Meyionen informed that the Lokayukta justice Uma Nath Singh accorded ‘prosecution sanction’ under Section 26 of the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, 20 l 7 in respect of the then commissioner & secretary Tourism Angau I. Thou (retd) IAS for her alleged involvement in “illegal, back dated appointment of Tourist Officers and Tourist Assistants while serving in the Tourism department.”

It was established that Thou allegedly manipulated records and also violated the Election Model Code of Conduct. The statement further mentioned that Thou has been charged under Section 1208/ 420/ 465/ 466/ 468/ 471 IPC and section 13(1) (d) r/w Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for commission of the above offence.

the Naga people can never be forgotten. Rio expressed condolence on behalf of the state government, himself and his family and prayed that the Almighty God grant the bereaved family solace at their hour of grief.

Dy. CM: Deputy chief minister Y. Patton said he was saddened by the demise of Padma Shree Melhupra Vero ex-MP and former president of Naga Hoho in Dimapur on Friday. In his condolence message, Patton described late Vero as “an efficient parliamentarian” and a highly regarded social activist who dedicated his time in serving the Naga people through difficult times. Patton said that in the demise of late Vero, the state has lost a visionary and selfless leader whose absence would be felt dearly. Patton expressed condolences to the family on his behalf and also on behalf of BJP legislators.

NLA: NLA Speakerin-charge Sharingain Longkumer, in a condolence message to Mrs. Kerele Losou the wife of late M.Vero and children, on his behalf and on behalf of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, described the former two-time MP, ex-MLA and former

minister as “ a dynamic public leader who dedicated his life for the welfare of the Naga people.” Sharaingain said late Vero was a role model of hard work, commitment and selfless service for the benefit of the people . He said in the death of late Vero, the state has lost a committed leader while the Nagas in general and Chakhesangs in particular would greatly feel the loss.

NSCN (I-M): Yaruiwo of NSCN/GPRN Q. Tuccu expressed shock at the demise of ex-MP and Padmashree Melhupra Vero on Friday. In his message, Tuccu described late Vero as “ a stalwart Naga public leader” who left no stone unturned to show his love and concern for the Naga issue by appealing to Naga national groups to “reconcile through the spirit of forgive and forget.”

Tuccu said late Vero toured far-off places like Kathmandu, Bangladesh border, Myanmar, Atlanta (USA) and Bangkok . Late Vero was thus a familiar figure when it came to Naga issue as he never wavered in his effort to bring Naga unity for hastening Naga political solution, said Tuccu. He also

said, as founder president of Naga Hoho, late Vero proved himself as a man for the Nagas when he also undertook extensive tours in Nagaland, neighbouring states and shuttling between Kohima and Delhi.

Tuccu said that in view of late Vero’s “high profile credentials as a Naga leader” the Nagas in general and GPRN in particular, would remember his unblemished leadership and dedicated service to the Nagas. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, Tuccu said GPRN salute “this great man of Nagas” who died after giving his best for the Nagas and prayed that God would grant them solace in their hour of grief and peace to the departed.

Neiba Kronu: Expressing his sadness at Vero’s death, State planning & co-ordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu described him as one of the pioneers and a great leader from Chakhesang community who immensely rendered his service to the society in various capacities, both as a politician and social worker.

States without Bengali Hindus out of CAA: Himanta

GUWAHATI, JAN 24 (AGENCIES): Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam, Tripura and Sikkim has been brought under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for there is Hindu Bengali population in these states. States like Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram are out of CAA for there is no Hindu Bengali population there.

Replying to a question during interacting with young students at the Youth Parliament organized by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, Sarma said that it is not correct to say while Assam is under the ambit of CAA and other North eastern states are left out of ambit of CAA. He said, “In Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram as per government of India records there is hardly any Hindu Bengali population. So adding these states will not mean anything but will unnecessarily fuel protest and apprehension may (Cont’d on p-7) create law and order situ-

PM Modi stokes divisions in India: The Economist New Delhi, JAN 24 (AGENCIES): The Economist - whose sister concern Economist Intelligence Unit ranked India 10 places lower in the Democracy Index earlier this week -- has dedicated its latest cover to what it calls “Intolerant India” and criticised the Narendra Modi government over the new citizenship law CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), commenting that it “imperils the inspiring idea of India as the world’s largest democracy”.

The Economist tweeted the cover yesterday and wrote: “How India’s prime minister and his party are endangering the world’s biggest democracy.” The article, titled “Narendra Modi stokes divisions in the world’s biggest democracy”, says India’s 200 million Muslims fear the Prime Minister is building a Hindu state.

Sketching the rise of the BJP with the movement for a Ram temple in the ‘80s, the article argues that “Modi and the BJP are likely to benefit politically by creating divisions over religion and national identity”.

“The plan to compile a register of genuine Indians as part of a hunt for foreign interlopers affects all 1.3bn people in the country.

It could drag on for years, inflaming passions over and over again, as the list is compiled, challenged and revised” the article says.

Such subjects “also distract attention from awkward topics such as the economy, which

has struggled since the BJP’s thumping election victory last year”, it notes.

The BJP hit back, with party leader Vijay Chauthaiwale calling The Economist “arrogant”, with a “colonial mindset”.

“We thought the Brits had left in 1947!

But the editors of @TheEconomist are still living in in colonial era. They are furious when 600m Indians do not follow their explicit instructions of not voting (PM)

Modi,” Chauthaiwale, BJP’s foreign policy in-charge, tweeted.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index for 2019 has ranked India 51st among 165 nations and two territories, with its lowest ever score of 6.9 out of 10.

The research and analysis division of The Economist Group has attributed the drop to “democratic regression (in) erosion of civil liberties”. The EIU report mentioned the protests against the Citizenship Act or CAA, which makes religion a test of citizenship for the first time in India’s history, and the NRC. “The passage by Parliament in December of the discriminatory Citizenship (Amendment) Act suggests India’s decline will continue in the 2020 index,” the EIU report said in its observations on India.

The report also referred to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the Centre last year ended its special status under the Article 370 of the constitution.

Protests over the citizenship law became a talking point at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Union minister Piyush Goyal tackled questions on it. Asked by one of the youth representatives why India was not taking advantage of its diversity and secular constitution and improving its economy, Goyal said Muslims in India are safer than anywhere in the world “in terms of equal opportunity”.

Coronavirus: China shuts down 13 cities; death toll climbs to 26 BEIJING, JAN 24 (PTI/ Agencies): Battling the fast spreading coronavirus, China on Friday said that it is building a 1,000-bed hospital for patients infected with the deadly virus that has claimed 26 lives so far with confirmed cases rising sharply to over 880, prompting authorities to shut down 13 cities during the country’s most important holiday.

Dampening the celebrations of the Lunar New Year, China, in an unprecedented move, has shut down transportation in at least 13 cities -- Wuhan and 12 of its neighbours -- in central China’s Hubei province to contain the coronavirus.

Health authorities around the world are taking action to prevent a global pandemic as virus has spread to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States as of Thursday.

A patient is being carried by medical workers in protective suits in Wuhan, China. (AP/PTI)

First South Asia case reported in Nepal: A Nepali student home from China has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials in Kathmandu said, making it the first case reported in South Asia.

“One patient tested positive for coronavirus. He is a Nepali student studying in

China,” Mahendra Shrestha, a Health Ministry spokesperson, told Reuters.

Second case in US confirmed: Health officials in Illinois announced the second case of coronavirus in United States. According to CBS, the patient is a woman in her 60s, who had travelled to Wuhan

in December. The woman returned from China on January 13 without initially showing any signs of illness, but a few days later, she called her doctor to report feeling sick. Doctors say the woman is hospitalised to prevent spread of the virus and is doing well, and those she had been in close contact with are being monitored.

WHO expects cases to rise in China: A WHO spokesman said the cases of new coronavirus are likely to continue to rise in China. “The focus is not so much on the [case] numbers, which we know will go up,” Tarik Jasarevic told a Geneva news briefing. “It’s still too early to draw conclusions on how severe the virus is,” adding that the WHO and its network of experts may look at treatments and vaccines against MERS for possible use against coronavirus.

According to the China’s National Health Commis-

sion, 26 people have died so far with 897 confirmed cases being treated mostly in Hubei province. 29 provinces have reported the cases.

Wuhan local government is rushing to build a 1,000bedded hospital in the outskirts of Wuhan to treat coronavirus patients. Dozens of excavators were feverishly working at the site where the hospital will be built on 25000 sq metres just about 10 days’ time. It will be put into use by February 3.

Workers are being paid 1,200 yuan (USD 173) per day, three times their usual wage, to accelerate the construction.

Meanwhile, in India, eleven people, who are among hundreds of passengers who returned from China in the recent days, are under observation in hospitals to check for possible exposure to the deadly novel coronavirus, central and state officials said on Friday.

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ation.” He said “In these states there were hardly any application of Citizenship, there was not a single application. In Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh has Inner Line permit, Meghalaya barring Shillong has sixth schedule. In Tripura, Assam and Sikkim there is Hindu Bengali population.”

He said “We thought not to mention Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur Mizoram and Ar unachal Pradesh for it will un necessarily create a artificial apprehension and law and order problem. In Assam a misinformation campaign would have unleashed in these states that Hindu Bengali will come.”

He added, “In Assam’s tea estates areas such misinformation campaign has seen people guarding in the night to keep a watch. So not mentioning these states in the law was a practical reality.” Assam is witnessing bitter protest against CAA since December last. The Supreme Court’s has decided to treat CAA case of Assam and Tripura separately.

India slips by two places on global corruption index NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (AGENCIES): Unfair and opaque political financing, undue influence in decisionmaking and lobbying by corporate interest groups combined to hit India’s ranking by two spots on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, the Berlin-based anti-corruption watchdog said in an annual report released Thursday.

India’s last year ranking on the index stood at 78, compared to 80 this year.

At 41, the score for both the years remains the same.

Transparency International has also recommended a series of measures to combat rising corruption across the world-- manage conflicts of interest, control political financing, strengthen electoral integrity, regulate lobbying activities, empower citizens, tackle preferential treatment and reinforce checks and balances.

Durbar Hall to be rechristened

DIMAPUR, JAN 24 (NPN): On the occasion of Republic day 2020, the governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi, would be hosting ‘At Home’ at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on January 26, 2020.

During the programme, the governor RN Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio would unveil the Plaque rechristening Durbar hall as ‘Dr T Imkongliba Hall’.

Meanwhile, Governor Ravi, unlike in previous years, will not deliver the Republic Day speech at the state capital. Ravi will deliver his speech on the eve of the Republic Day (January 25 evening) through All India Radio Kohima and Doordarshan Kendra Kohima.

The governor will unfurl the National Flag and take the Rashtriya salute at the state capital, on the Republic Day.

Free bus service to IG Stadium

DIMAPUR, JAN 24 (NPN): To facilitate the people to witness the ongoing North East Dr. T Ao Trophy, the department of youth resources & sports would provide free bus service to IG Stadium from January 25-28, 2020 to ease transportation.

The bus timing from High school junction to IG Stadium will be 1pm onwards and departure from IG stadium will be 6:30 pm onwards.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

National Girl child day observed across Nagaland

Organisers and students of bright Morning Star Children’s’ Home, Kohima, Friday.

Bhavani and others during tree plantation on Save the Girl Child at Phek on January 24. (NP)

Participants after the National Girl Child Day observation at Bhandari on Friday.

ADC Noklak, M. Chaitanya Prasad and participants at KTC Hall Noklak on Friday.

According to DIPR report, the guest of honour of the programme was Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhandari, Tiameren Chang. Besides fighting against exploitation and discrimination against women, the ADC said that they also have big responsibilities to focus on their health care on priority because a family’s health is dependent on a healthy mother and the future of a healthy society cannot be possible without taking care of the little girls today.

In his key note speech, EAC Bhandari, Dr. Riku Khutso stated that the main objective of the programme is to continue to support the girl child to live a violence and exploitation free life and to assert her rights for parity, for education and health care and to empower her to live a better life for herself, her family and the society at large. Baby girls born in the year 2020 were given gifts during the programme.

Singing competition was also organised amongst the colonies and the winners were given cash prizes besides consolation prizes to the participants.

Peren: District administration Peren in collaboration with the department of Social Welfare launched the official photo book and report of all activities conducted under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme in Peren district on January 24 at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, New Peren Hq. Acoording to DIPR report, DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier appreciated the assistance of all the

line departments as well as civil society in Peren district in ensuring the important message of protecting and promoting girls in all aspects of life is which was disseminated to all the sections of society.

DC also spoke on the necessity to remain vigilant against practices which are discriminatory to women in the society.

District Welfare Officer Peren, Nokcharenla also spoke on the challenges faced by the Mahila Shakti Kendra team during the implementation process and requested the DC to continue giving his whole hearted support.

The photo book containing pictures, articles and summary of all activities in the past six months was officially launched when the DWO Peren presented the report to the DC. Jalukie: In continuation of the celebration of National Girl Child week, Peren district administration in collaboration with District Level Centre for Women-Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) organized felicitation programme for mother and girl child and sticker campaign at Community Health Centre and Anganwadi’s Centre, Jalukie town along with the ASHAs and AWWs under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) on January 23.

Women Welfare Officer, Heiriateilei in her short address stated that the campaign was carried out with an aim to spread awareness and to ensure the participation of general public in successful implementation of BBBP in the district.

Kohima Police issue traffic advisory for R-Day Awareness on road safety conducted at Tetso College

Dmu police arrest one extortionist, one with illegal arms

Orginizers along with participants at Kiphire village on Friday. (NP)

DIMAPUR: In commemoration of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) foundation day, district administrations across the state observed “National Girl Child Day 2020” on January 23 and 24 in their respective headquarters.

Phek: A tree plantation on the theme “Save the Girl Child” was held on Friday at Phek town and simultaneously in all the four sub-divisions wherein 300 saplings were planted as part of the week long Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) special campaign to commemorate the occasion of National Girl Child Day. Tree plantation activity was organized by district administration and District Level Centre for Women-Mahila Shakti Kendra, Phek.

SDO (C) Phek, N. Bhavani Sri delivering a short speech before the plantation drive highlighted the importance of planting more trees and to ensure every girl child become a responsible citizen in saving our

DIMAPUR: In view of the 71st Republic Day celebration at Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on January 26, Kohima police has issued the following traffic regulations to be enforced as part of the security arrangement.

According to PRO Kohima police, only vehicles with Car Pass ‘Z’ (Red) and Car Pass ‘Y’ (Blue) will be allowed entry to the Secretariat Plaza.

Vehicles with Car Pass ‘X’ (Green) will drop their respective officers at the main gate and shall be

environment and making the world a better place for the future.

The programme was chaired by district coordinator, DLCW-MSK Phek, Veposelu Naroh. Meanwhile, district level felicitation of the local champions is scheduled for January 26 at Phek local ground. (Correspondent) Mokokchung: District administration in collaboration with the District Level Centre for Women- Mahila Shakti Kendra Mokokchung observed National Girl Child Day basing on the theme “Save the girl child”.

A press release from district administration DLCW-MSK women welfare officer, Moamenla stated that a tree plantation drive in the name of girl child was organised at Khensa village where the village council, watsu, anganwadi workers and girls took part to celebrate the birth of the girl child. The MSK team along with the assistant commissioner Rohit Singh were present at the

parked outside the Secretariat complex.

It informed that vehicles without car passes will not be allowed to enter the Secretariat complex and shall be parked along the Assembly Secretariat road.

No vehicles including two wheelers will be allowed to park by the roadside on January 26 from 6 a.m. onwards at the following routes till the programme is over: From Raj Bhavan to New Secretariat complex; new CM official residence, Phezoucha to New Secretariat complex; no driver

programme. Furthermore, the team also visited care and support children home orphanage, Tzumarshiong where they conducted drawing competition and the best was awarded. Alongside gift hampers was also distributed to all the children.

Wokha: Celebrating the twelve glories year of National Girl Child Day, Wokha district, the champion of Bedi Bachao Bedi Padhao (BBBP) observed the national event as a whole day programme conducted at Tiyi Hall, Wokha on January 24.

In the morning session, baby show, singing and poem recitation was conducted.

Later a formal programme was conducted in the afternoon session with MLA Dr. Chumben Murry as the chief guest. He spoke on the core essence of being a girl to grow in becoming responsible women in the family and in society.

Murry was of the opinion that there was a huge gap on gender equality earlier in the country but the

should be allowed to move out from their vehicles to avoid any sabotage in the parked vehicles; heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply in Kohima town till the programme is over.

It also informed that all loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 7 a.m.

While anticipating positive co-operation from the public, it cautioned that the police will tow away the defaulting vehicles and the charges will be borne by the vehicle owners.

Principal Secy Home informs on compulsory attendance during R-day celebration

DIMAPUR: Principal Secretary Home, Abhijit Sinha has informed that the Republic Day celebration function at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza on January 26 shall be attended compulsorily by all the officers and staff of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

According to DIPR report, all the administrative Heads of Department have been requested to take attendance of their respective staff and officers and make arrangements for submitting/handing over the attendance sheet to Joint Secretary, Home SAB, M. Lisechem Sangtam (9436612567)or Under Secretary, Home SAB, Neingulie Krome(7085190545) positively by 11 a.m. at the Secretariat Plaza ground itself.

All the administrative Heads of Department have been directed to make their officers and staff aware that absence from the Republic Day celebration function without any valid reason will be viewed very seriously and appropriate action against such officers/staff shall be taken.

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present society has been evolving for better and positive responses to girl child.

Side by side, he compared the society of mainland India and Naga society of how much the girl child is safe, educated and health hygiene.

With a positive Naga ancestor practices for care and equal treatment without gender discrimination, he called upon the gathering to continue in practicing equal treatment toward girl child.

He also informed to check in finding actual discrimination of girl child in society.

Murry appreciated all positive schemes and programmes being initiated by government of India to which he called all operation officers to execute the programmes and schemes/ funds in achieving a better society having a clear vision.

Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Orenthung Lotha in his key note address congratulated BBBP team Wokha for bringing laureate to the district.

Local BBBP champion, Erenbeni P Lotha spoke on what BBBP means to her.

A short felicitation to the nine girl child achievers was presented by the chief guest. The programme was chaired by Mhonroni Kikon of Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Wokha (class XI), while vote of thanks was pronounced by EAC Wokha, Imtinungla Longkumer.

Bhandari: Celebration of National Girls Child Day 2020 was organised by the district administration, Wokha at Town hall Bhandari on January 24.

DIMAPUR: In a bid to address road safety issues among college going students, two separate sessions on Road Safety Awareness were conducted by Dimapur Traffic Police (DTP) and Okusa Toyota respectively for the students of Tetso College here at the college premises on January 24.

A press release from Tetso College stated that the Dimapur Traffic Police personnel led by OC Traffic Control (Zone II), inspector Peter Shuya provided valuable information on safety measures for drivers. Speaking as the resource person, Shuya explained the history of how traffic came into existence while divulging statistics on the number of lives lost in road accidents.

Stating that 1.35 million people were killed in road accident related cases in the year 2016, Shuya asserted that road safety should be a primary concern irrespective of gender or age and called upon the students to be aware of, obey and follow traffic regulations.

The OC also educated the students on the meaning of various road signs and hand gestures made by traffic personnel. He further highlighted on the importance of wearing helmets for two-wheeler riders, carrying of driving license at all times, using of turn indicators, slowing down at intersections, minimal usage of car horn, and caring for roadside pedestrians.

To ease traffic congestion during rush hour, the traffic inspector suggested the option of carpooling or to make use of school or college buses. He also explained the use of traffic baton and breadth analyzer further cautioned the students against drunk-driving. Meanwhile, representatives from Okusa Toyota, the authorized automobile dealer for Toyota in Dimapur also conducted a session on road safety for the students. During the session, a quiz based on road safety issues was organized where winners were awarded with prizes sponsored by Okusa Toyota.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police on January 23 apprehended one person from Diezepe village area, Dimapur while extorting money from sand laden trucks in the name of NSCN (I-M) and recovered a cash amount of Rs.3600/- from his possession.

According to PRO Dimapur police, the accused was identified as Aketo Yeptho of 4th mile, Naga United village, Dimapur.

The accused was also arrested earlier from the same area in connection with a case registered at SBN PS for illegal tax collection. In this connection, a case has been registered at Dimapur Sub-Urban Police Station.

Meanwhile, Dimapur police on January 22 apprehended one Kiukhum Yimchunger from Ghorapatti area Dimapur for illegally possessing one .22 pistol (country made) without valid documents. In this connection, a case has been registered at Dimapur East Police Station.

Childline 1098 Peren team member, Amanwangle also highlighted about the helpline which is actively working for the empowerment and safety of every child in the district.

Interaction and discussion hour was followed by distribution of gift hampers.

Meanwhile, as part of National Girl Child Week, a signature campaign in support of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was also held at DC Complex, District Headquarter New Peren.

Meanwhile, Peren district administration in collaboration with Mahila Shakti Kendra, Peren observed National Girl Child Day at Assam Rifle Public School, Jalukie on January 24.

According to DIPR report, 2 i/c 36th Assam Rifles, Major Suneel Tadi on the occasion spoke on the gender based inequality.

He also emphasized on the re-orientation of the parents and upholds the value of girls in the family.

“Just as a car cannot run itself without its driver, similarly, a society cannot function effectively without women’s involvement”, Tadi added.

WWO, MSK Peren, Heiriateilei briefed on the significance of the day.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by district coordinator, Lungngaulie Rao while welcome address was delivered by ARPS principal, N. Kiziuna and vote of thanks was proposed by CHILDLINE 1098 Peren coordinator, Ibamsile.

Other highlights of the event include special song, slide show and skit on the theme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao by ARPS students followed with signature campaign.

Noklak: BBBP Noklak block celebrated National Girl Child Day 2020 at the KTC Hall Noklak.

According to DIPR report, Additional Deputy Commissioner Noklak, M. Chaitanya Prasad speaking to the girl students from various schools in Noklak emphasized on the need to break down the system that prevent women from achieving their full potential and contributions to the growth of the nation. “Deprivation of equal access to education health, human rights etc are the impediment to the progress of our society”, he added. The programme was chaired by EAC Noklak Hq., Yithachu Thur.

Kiphire: Along with the rest of the country, the National Girl Child day was observed in five dif-

ferent blocks of Kiphire district organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Kiphire in collaboration with Poshan Abhiyan Kiphire.

Speaking on Child’s Right during the programme at Kiphire village, Itulungbe Ndang from Poshan Abhiyan said that every child under the age of 14 should get access of free education and challenged all the children to stand on their feet and move forward for betterment of their society.

NYK’s Thripili Sangtam also encouraged the children to take every opportunities in schools and Sunday schools in order to shine as they grows.

Earlier, Arila Sangtam also spoke on women empowerment and stressed on the importance of women’s right. She also highlighted some points on women’s rights to the gathering.

On the sideline of the programme, walkathon race was conducted in the morning where Rebecca, Azila and Nito bagged first, second and third positions respectively. Cash prize was also handed over to the winner.

United Nation Volunteer and District Youth Coordinator Kiphire of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Muletolu Vero who initiated the programme supervised in entire programme in the district. (Correspondent) Kohima: State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW), Mahila Shakti Kendra Kohima in collaboration with Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) organized a special programme on account of National Girl Child Week at Bright Morning Star Children’s’ Home, Kohima on January 24.

A press release from SRCW Nagaland stated that the event was celebrated under the theme, “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Champions” with sole purpose to celebrate girl child, ensuring her safety and education. The programme emphasized on promoting awareness including right of a girl child, importance of education, health and nutrition.

Speaking on the significance of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, secretary NSSWB and mission director SRCW, Daisy Mezhur, encouraged the girls to become ambassador of girl child. The programme was chaired by state coordinator SRCW, Gracy Ayee, invocation pronounced by research officer SRCW, Meneno V and a special song was also presented by Bright Morning Star Children’s Home.

news in Brief Speaker-in-charge of NLA convenes BAC meeting: Speaker-In-charge of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and chairman of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC), Sharingain Longkumer has convened BAC meeting on January 28, 11 a.m. at the committee room of the assembly to finalise the provisional programme for the fifth session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.

All the BAC members have been requested to attend the meeting.

ENCSU 2nd general conference-cum-sports meet: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) will host its 2nd general conference-cum-sports meet at Yingli Government College, Longleng from January 28 to 30 under the theme, “Ignite”. New team of ENCSU office bearers would be elected on January 30. ENCSU requested the district administration, police, medical and power department to deliver their valuable support and cooperation for the smooth conduct of the conference. ENCSU also urged the PWD (R&B) department Longleng to look into the road condition between Longleng town to Yingli college which is in a deplorable condition.

CSU installs new team: The Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) during its 71st general conference installed new team of office bearers for the tenure 2020-2023 on January 24. The new team is led by Vetho Vadeo as president, Avezo Kevin Kapu as general secretary, speaker as Khemde Koza and deputy speaker as Pfulo Sara.

Philimi monthly fellowship: The Philimi Welfare Dimapur would be holding its monthly prayer fellowship in the morning of January 25 at the residence of Milo Wotsa at Mishikito village. All concerned have been requested to attend the first fellowship of the year.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Awareness on constitution & fundamental duties held in Kohima

their future by performing well in their academic career. He reminded the students’ community that they are privileged with modern technology and advised them to make best use of it for their future.

He pointed out that to be recognized in the society, one should possess civic sense, punctuality, discipline, hardworking, and be smart.

Secretary (Judicial) Law and Justice department, Nino Iralu in her keynote address informed Neiba Kronu and others during awareness seminar on constitution and that in commemoration fundamental duties at Kohima College. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 24 (NPN): Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nagaland organised an awareness seminar on constitution and fundamental duties at Kohima College on Friday with minister Planning and Coordination Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu as the special guest.

Addressing the gathering, the minister said those days when the constitution was framed, they applied their minds, their wisdom including the fundamental

of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution of India, the Government of India has launched a national campaign focusing on creating awareness regarding important feature of the constitution “the fundamental duties”.

In line with the rests of the states, Iralu said that Nagaland state has launched a year-long campaign on fundamental duties of the citizen on November 26, 2019 which

would culminate on November 26, 2020. She said the vision is by reaffirming its commitment to the fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution, it is felt that all citizens can play a positive and effective role in fulfilling our duties towards our fellow citizens and to our country. She reminded that it is every citizen’s responsibility to take upon the task of seeing that order, justice and freedom are maintained.

She also stated that aware-

ness of their duties is as important as awareness of their rights, as every right there is a corresponding duty.

Welcome address was delivered by the college principal, Senior Additional Advocate General GHC Kohima bench, T.B. Jamir spoke on fundamental duties, while administration of pledge was led by Commissioner and Secretary Parliamentary Affairs department, Motsuthung Lotha.

duties. He said that the message of fundamental rights must reach to all the people in the state. Kronu reminded that people should take cognisance of the fundamental rights already enshrined in the constitution.

However, he lamented that many people including learned and knowledgeable people failed to perform their own responsibilities like civic sense in safe guarding the government belongings and properties.

The minister challenged the young generations to give their best for

DIMAPUR: The Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire, Sarita Yadav has informed that from January 31, a regular weekly market at Kiphire town will begin to help and promote the farmers local entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, etc to provide Agri linkage and marketing prospects to other markets and town.

In a notification issued

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easy access for public to local produce and other basic commodities. A regular weekly market will be held at Kiphire town daily market area from morning 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. The weekly market will be taken charge by the administrator Kiphire Town Council in organizing and monitoring the weekly market.

The DC has appealed to the general public, village council, town wards,

NGO organizations to encourage to participate in the weekly market and also informed all the interest person to bring their products, wares and sell at the weekly market for a nominal fee of Rs, 10/which will be charged by the executive committee from every participant for post clean-up of the market area. For any queries and clarification one may contact at 7005647693.

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Manipur Gov mulls gender budget chief minister N Biren Singh for stringent law against female foeticide

Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 24: Along with the rest of the country, National Girl Child Day 2020 was also observed in Manipur at City Convention Centre, here on Friday.

Speaking at the state l eve l o b s e r va n c e p r o gramme, Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla said that the state government should consider for gender budget allocation specifically for women in the state.

Heptulla highlighted that ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ was not just a slogan but to “commit ourselves” to save and educate girl child so as to make a good citizen of this country.

“We need to counter the negative gender stereotype as it would hamper in harnessing the potential and capabilities of a girl child of the country,” she said.

Maintaining that girls could do anything in today’s world, the governor said, “Let us recommit to support every girl to develop her skills, enter the workforce on equal terms and reach her full potential.”

She stressed the need to equip girls with transfer-

Governor, CM and others during the observance of National Girl Child Day 2020 at City Convention Imphal on Friday. (NP) able and lifelong skills such as critical thinking, creativity and digital awareness and urged the government agencies, NGOs, CSOs to join hands in addressing the problems faced by the girl child in the society.

State chief minister N Biren Singh, who also attended the event, expressed concern over the declining child sex ratio in the state and mooted stringent action against female foeticide.

He appealed to the

doctors, nurses and private clinics not to encourage and stop such malpractice instantly.

Singh said that his government was actively considering a stringent legislation to prohibit such wrong doings in the state.

He said the government would consult with legal experts for the introduction of such legislation soon. The same may be tabled in the next budget session of the state Assem-

bly, he added.

Stating that women were in the forefront in various fields and sectors, the chief minister said Manipur has topped in women ownership in MSME businesses in the country.

India’s 20 percent MSME businesses are owned by women while in Manipur women own 50 percent of MSME businesses, he claimed.

State social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen

said that the essence of celebrating National Girl Child day was to create awareness among the people about gender inequality, discrimination and exploitation happening in the society.

The minister said that the preference for male child over girl child was highly prevalent in the society despite of having various awareness and campaigns.

“People console when a girl child is born while there is celebration of a male child,” she added.

State health and family welfare minister L Jayantakumar Singh, chief secretary Dr J Suresh Babu, principal secretary (social welfare) V Vumlunmang also spoke during the function.

During the function, the dignitaries felicitated 15 women achievers recognizing their contribution in the society.

A promotional video on ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ being produced by state social welfare department was also released on the occasion.

Prior to the programme, the dignitaries inspected the stalls set up by various departments.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Conrad inaugurates Shillong Heritage Walk Correspondent SHILLONG, JAN 24: Meghalaya chief minister, Conrad K Sangma on Friday inaugurated the Shillong Heritage Walk.

The walk started from Wards Lake to Raj Bhawan and culminated at Pinewood Hotel.

Sangma said that Shillong has many historic locations and the idea of the Shillong Heritage Walk was to make it more structured and organized so the tourists enjoy the heritage of Shillong.

Taking to twitter, Sangma said “A refreshing start to my day with the #ShillongHeritageWalk from Ward’s Lake to Pinewood. #Meghalaya has such rich history and I’m happy that @meghtourism is taking due initiative in this. Such wonderful stories about our State’s history.”

The Shillong Heritage Walk, which would be opened to public and tourists from next week, would take one through a three-hour guided walk of the British history of the city to acquaint one through with the city’s rich colonial heritage and history through its buildings, architecture and parks.

The heritage sites in-

Security upped in Imphal following blast 28th annual conference

Women staging protest against picking up four KEDO members by police in connection with blast. (NP) Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 24: Security measures have been tightened in place across the twin capital districts of Manipur following a powerful blast in the heart of city on Thursday morning.

Besides series of mopping operations well ahead of the Republic Day celebration, frisking and checking

at main roads leading to the city has been intensified.

Police and state security forces were seen deployed at sensitive areas not only in the city, but also its outskirts, particularly roads leading the city to conduct random frisking and checking of suspected vehicles.

Police have tightened security measures at vital locations with a high number

Mukul petitions Gov, Speaker on lapses of holding spl session Correspondent SHILLONG, JAN 24: Meghalaya Leader of Opposition, Dr. Mukul Sangma has petitioned Governor RN Ravi and Assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh regarding the lapse in connection with the recent special session of the State Assembly. In a letter to Ravi, the veteran Congress legislator pointed out serious lapses in holding

of the one-day special session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly as it did not fulfil the requirement of the provision of the Article 176 (1) of the Constitution.

In another letter to the Assembly Speaker, the former chief minister expressed his regret as he could not attend the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on January 14, due to unavoidable circumstances.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

S/C No. 43/2020 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Atula has been applied by Shri Hetoshe Chishi, H/o Late Atula R/o H.No 424, Padumpukhuri Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1) Pension Benefits, GPF, Etc. 2) S.B.I A/C No. 10810616333 (S.B.I) Main Branch, Dimapur.

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 the said day of ................

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 23/1/20.

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DP-626 Regd. No. 112/2020

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 18/01/2020

I, Smti. Z. Lovikali Yepthomi, daughter of Shri. Zhehokhu Yepthomi, resident of H/No. 611, Ward No. 17, Agri Farm, Kohima : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under : 1) That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2) That inadvertently my name was entered as Lovikali Yepthomi in my PAN Card bearing Card No. ADQPY8034M. However, my real and official name is Z. Lovikali Yepthomi.

3) That the name Z. Lovikali Yepthomi and Lovikali Yepthomi are synonymous and pertains to the name of same and one person i.e. Z. Lovikali Yepthomi.

4) That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Z. Lovikali Yepthomi and Lovikali Yepthomi are synonymous and indistinguishable and pertains to the name of the one and same person.

5) That the statements made from para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and sworn before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-639

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of people such as shopping malls, market places and other sensitive areas, said a police officer. Ahead of the Republic Day, security had already been beefed up in the state, particularly in the capital city and its outskirt.

The powerful blast that rocked the capital city on Thursday morning was amid the beefing up security measures being in place since the first week of January. The impact of the blast had injured a minor girl.

In the follow up investigation to the blast, police commandos attached with Imphal West district police have picked up four persons from Punshi Keithel last night on the suspect of their involvement in the triggering the blast.

The picked up persons were said to be members of Kanglei Economic Development Organisation (KEDO),

an organisations of workers engaging in guarding the wares of the women vendors of Punshi Keithel during night time. Denouncing the picking up of four members, women vendors and members of KEDO today staged a sit-in-protest at Punshi Keithel. They demanded immediate and unconditional release of the arrested members while alleging that police were arresting them when they failed to track down the perpetrator(s) behind the blast. At the same time, the protestors denounced triggering of blast at crowded areas and appealed not to indulge in such act in future.

DIPHU, JAN 24: 28th annual conference of Karbi Lammet Amei (Karbi Sahatya Sabha) formally began at Kurna Taro Aklam, Borchan Longnit around 25km from Diphu Thursday.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by prominent literary persons of Karbi Anglong and thousands of people from various walks of life. Outgoing Karbi Lammet Amei president Suren Kramsa hoisted the organizational flag.

During the flag hoisting ceremony, reception committee president Amarsing Tisso was present along with outgoing president Suren Kramsa and newly elected president Hiddhinath Rongpi and secretary of reception committee Dr. Lipson Rongpi.

The inaugural ceremony was followed by a book releasing programme. Hill Area Development Minister Sum Ronghang and receiver of Padmashree Prof. Rongbong Terang graced the function as guest of honour.

The four-day long conference which began on Monday will be culminated with open session and cultural night tomorrow.

(Correspondent)

TENDER INVITING NOTICE

Sealed and separate tenders are invited from the authorized registered Dealers/ Manufacturer/Supplier /Owners and Stockiest for the supply of following school items in respect of JNV Tangha, Longleng, Nagaland for 2019-20 session.

1. Furniture: (i) 2 Face Steel Almirah without locker (6 x 3 ft) – 5 pc (ii) Wooden Almirah for Laboratory (5 x 4 ft) – 2 pc (iii) Wooden Almirah for Museum (5 x 4 ft) – 2 pc (iv) Wooden Class Room Desk & Bench (Pair) – 10 pc 2. Other Equipments: (i) 150 & above litre RO System – 2 pc (ii) Portable Welding Machine – 1 pc (iii) Polycone Water Tank (500 lt.)

– 5 pc (iv) Laboratory equipments – as per requirement * Quantity may be decreased and increased as per requirement.

Interested persons/parties/firms can submit the quotation w.e.f. 29.01.2020 to 08.02.2020 during Office Hours. (10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) by hand with DD of Rs: 500/-(Non refundable) for Tender Fee in the name of “Principal, JNV Longleng” payable at SBI Longleng.

Tenders in sealed covers will be received up to 5.00 p.m. of 08.02.2020 in the Office of the Principal, JNV, Longleng, Nagaland and the tender will be opened on 10.02.20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vidyalaya premises or in the Office of the Nominee of DC cum Chairman VMC Longleng” by the Vidyalaya PAC. Sd/Principal, JNV Longleng, Nagaland.

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NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE

Dated Dimapur, the 19th 11 2019 No. M-406/19/5878/ Notice is hereby given that Shri Yhungwalo Seb -Vrs- Roben Lotha resident of Old Ralan Town/Village in the District of Wokha Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Yhungwalo Seb, Village/ Block No : 05, Patta No : 1517, Dag No : 810, Area : 00-01-11 North : Supong Ao, South : A.S. Rengma, East : Rongsenmeren, West : Lanuwapang (KEVEKHA KEVIN ZEHOL), NCS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-623

clude Earle Sanatorium, Khyndailad, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Bhahmo Samaj, the Presbyterian Church, the Legislative Council Building,

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NAGINIMORA : NAGALAND NO.JUDI : 8/2020-20201 Dated the 20th Jan 2020

NOTICE Whereas an application has been submitted by Shri/Smti M. Wonok Konyak of Son/Daughter/Wife/Husband Late P. Shuau Konyak with a prayer for issue of Succession Certificate in respect of Late P. Shuau Konyak to this Office.

Therefore, Objections are hereby invited from any person having any objection or Claim to the claims made by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Naginimora : Nagaland DP-625

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

Dt. Dimapur the 23rd Jan 2020.

NO.REV-1/90-D/6947-48/ Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Tongpangmeren resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of Mortgage Clearance concerning to Patta No. 261 Dag No. 461 measuring an area 00-0016 located at Block No/Village Naharbari Mouza No. _____ which has been mortgaged in the NIDC Bank/ Society.

Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 02-02-2020.

Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-617

Shillong Club, Secretariat Hills, the Centenary Monument, the PWD Quartets, All Saints Church, Raj Bhawan, Pine Wood Hotel and Wards Lake.

Dearest Ayo. We are so thrill and excited to wish you once again a very happy birthday. This day is always been special to us for it remind us the unceasing love and grace God has bestowed upon you. We are certainly proud to say you are beautiful inside out.

On this special day we thank God for enriching our lives through you.

May God grant you more happiness, wisdom and good health. And yes...(one thing)... Don’t forget the treat.

Loving, Lanchen and Ewonzeo.

Karbi Lammet Amei begins

JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA:TANGHA:LONGLENG:NAGALAND

That, this compromise deed is made between the maternal family of (victim/complainant) and family members of the accused, in connection with Wka PS Case No.24/2017 GR No. 39/17, U/S 376 IPC 2(i), 6 POSCO Act dated 7th Jan 2020 at Wokha.

That both the parties in presence of the witnesses have amicably settled the dispute arose between the two parties in connection to the case. Therefore, in the Christian Spirit and peaceful/cohesive co-existence and in true forgiveness gesture decided to compound the case pending in the Court of District & Session Judge, Wokha and also to kindly dispose of the case and to discharge the accused from the liability of the instant case.

Sd/- Tumchobeni Lotha (Victim’s mother) WC-32

Conrad and others take part in Shillong Heritage Walk

Hello Neha Gurung “Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires!

God bless You n use U #Team E20.

Dear Maharshi, Let yourself do everything that you like most in life, May your big day be cheerful & Happy!! Wishing u the abundance of fun & glory,,,,, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May this day be so happy that Smile never fades away from your face ………..On your Birthday wishing you many things, but I will wish you only Two:” ALWAYS” & “NEVER”

WELLWISHER.

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 127/20 Dt 23/01/2020 I, Mr. TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR son of Mr. LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR, permanent resident of House No-65, Ungma Village, P.O & P.S – Mokokchung, District-Mokokchung, State-Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That, I am the deponent of this affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Ao Naga tribe hailing from the State of Nagaland.

2. That, my official name is Mr. TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR. Whereas, in my Educational records my name Mr. TEMSUNUNGSANG. Further, in some of my other official documents my name has been entered and recorded as “L. TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR”, “L. TEMSUNUNGSANG”, and “L. TEMSU JAMIR”.

3. That, my father’s official name is Mr. LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR. Whereas, in some documents my father’s name is recorded as “N. LIKOK JAMIR” and “N.LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR”.

4. That, my name TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR, TEMSUNUNGSANG, L. TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR, L. TEMSUNUNGSANG and L. TEMSU JAMIR is of the same person. As such, the above noted name stands for the same. Further, my father’s name LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR, N. LIKOK JAMIR and N. LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR is of the same person.

5. That, I hereby declare that, my official name Mr. TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR and my father’s official name Mr. LIKOKLEMBA JAMIR, shall be used in all my official documents and records, from the date of the declaration of this affidavit.

6. That, the Statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this the 23rd day of January, 2020.

DECLARANT (TEMSUNUNGSANG JAMIR) Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent on this the 23rd day of January 2020 at Mokokchung.

NOTARY PUBLIC: MOKOKCHUNG MKC-38

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ZUNHEBOTO NO.JUD.21/2017-18/406

Dtd. Zbto. the 12th 12 2019

Notice calling objection for the issue of Succession Certificate.

Shri/Smt Niholi of Khumishi 'B' Village District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/ Guardianship Certificate declaring that His/Her/ Wife/Husband Late Niwoto Sema has expired on 25/10/2019.

It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same.

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Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

SC-21/2020 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTION OF OTHER CLAIM(S) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 370 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925 FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late I. Akangtemjen Ao has been applied by Smt Mangyangola, R/o Mendenti Ward, Tuli H.No 186 Mokokchung, Nagaland W/o Late I. Akangtemjen Ao for possession of.

Notice is hereby given that any person interested in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in the court on or before 13.2.2020.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this day the 13.1.2020.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung, Nagaland DP-629 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Coronavirus: 11 under watch in India

travelled in 96 flights from China have been screened at the airports till January 24.

Also, on the basis of the details provided by the Indian Embassy in China, around 25 students who have returned to India recently from Wuhan are being closely monitored, the official said. Their details have been shared with district-level officers and they are being monitored closely for any symptoms.

Two people who returned to Mumbai from China have been kept in an isolation ward at Kasturba Hospital, and their blood samples collected to check for the new strain of coronavirus, officials said in Mumbai. As many as

1,789 passengers underwent thermal screening at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for the coronavirus since January 19 and two of them were admitted to civic-run Kasturba Hospital in the city as a precaution, they said. Till now, no cases of coronavirus infection have been detected during screening, a health department official said.

“No passenger with history of visit to Wuhan city of China in the last 14 days was found positive (for the virus) during thermal scanning,” he said.

Coronavirus cases were first reported from Wuhan, the capital of central China’s Hubei province.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has created an isolation ward at the Kasturba hospital.

AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria said, “We have an isolation ward and we have beds kept ready for providing care and treatment for suspected coronavirus cases in Delhi or elsewhere in India.”

“All precautionar y measures -- in terms of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers to prevent the spread of the disease while treating infected patients -- are in place.”

Periyar statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu; Leaders condemn

India is new Chair of poll management bodies of S Asia

KOCHI/MUMBAI, JAN 24 (PTI): Eleven people -- seven in Kerala, two in Mumbai and one each in Bengaluru and Hyderabad -- who were among the hundreds of passengers who returned from China in the recent days are under observation in hospitals to check for possible exposure to the deadly novel coronavirus, central and state officials said on Friday.

Officials in Kerala said another 73 people were being kept under medical surveillance at their homes in the state.

As over 20,000 passengers retur ning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) in Delhi has set up an isolation ward and kept beds ready for providing treatment to any suspected case of the respiratory infection.

According to Kerala state health ministry officials in Thiruvananthapuram, seven people who had shown mild symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat are under watch in state-run hospitals in dif-

C H E N NA I , J A N 2 4 (PTI): A statue of rationalist leader E V Ramasamy ‘Periyar’ was found vandalised in neighbouring Kancheepuram district on Friday with political leaders in Tamil Nadu condemning it and demanding stern action against the culprits.

The statue at Salavakkam was found damaged on Friday morning, causing a flutter in the locality, police said.

The state police warned of “strong action” against anti-social elements involving in vandalising statues of Periyar or other leaders.

The incident comes in the backdrop of a renewed debate on Periyar in Tamil Nadu, after superstar Rajinikanth last week had made some remarks about a 1971 rally taken out by the Dravidian stalwart.

Taking part at an event held by Tamil magazine ‘Thuglak’ on Jannuary 14, Rajinikanth had alleged: “In 1971, at Salem, Periyar took out a rally in which the undressed images of Lord Sriramachandramoorthy and Sita -with a garland of sandal- (were)

A thermal screeening device for passengers arriving in India from China at T3 of IGI airport in New Delhi. (PTI) ferent districts in the state.

Among them, two of them are in Kochi, while one each is in observation in the state capital, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Pathanamthitta.

The state government has advised those under home surveillance to remain at home for 28 days from the date of their departure from China. According to a union health ministry official, two persons who returned from China have been kept under observation at a Mumbai hospital while one person has been placed under watch at a hospital in Hyderabad.

However, no positive case has been detected in the country so far, he said.

The official said a total of 20,844 passengers who

A statue of Periyar vandalised by miscreants, in Kancheepuram, Friday. (PTI)

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His comments drew the ire of pro-Periyar outfits and political parties, including the ruling AIADMK and DMK, in Tamil Nadu which hold the late leader in high esteem.

The actor, who is expected to float his political party ahead of assembly elections next year, had refused to apologise as demanded by some Dravidian outfits, maintaining what he said was factual.

Condemning the vandalisation, DMK President

M K Stalin on Friday said damaging the statue of Periyar who had “strived for Tamils and Tamil Nadu for 95 years was shameful and regrettable.”

The state government must take due action, he told reporters here.

Director General of Police L K Tripathy “has warned police will take very strong action against anti-social elements who vandalise statue of Thanthai Periyar or statues of other leaders in the state,” a police source said.

PMK founder leader S Ramadoss expressed concern over the incident and said it will harm general peace.

Of late, such incidents have been recurring in the state, he said adding anyone who hold contrarian views to that of Periyar should only express their opinions but not resort to such vandalism which was unacceptable. He demanded the arrest of culprits behind the act.

CPI state secretary R Mutharasan and AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran also condemned the vandalism and demanded proper action.

NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Friday took over as the new Chair of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020 at the annual meeting of poll management bodies of SAARC countries.

Arora took over from outgoing Chair K M Nurul Huda of Bangladesh Pakistan was not invited to the event due to strain in bilateral ties of the two countries following India’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir, according to officials.

The Election Commission also signed an agreement with the Independent National Electoral Commission of Afghanistan for cooperation in the field of election management on the sidelines of the international conference on ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity’ on Friday.

The poll panel also signed an MoU with Independent Authority for Election in Tunisia for cooperation in the field of election management, a spokesperson said.

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Bar candidates with criminal background: EC

Can’t issue order against invoking NSA on anti-CAA protestors, says SC

NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (PTI): The EC told the Supreme Court Friday that its 2018 direction asking poll candidates to declare their criminal antecedents in the media has not helped curb criminalisation of politics, and suggested that political parties should be asked not to give tickets to those with criminal background.

A bench of Justices R F Nariman and S Ravindra Bhat asked the Election Commission (EC) to come up with a framework within one week which can help curb criminalisation of politics in nation’s interest.

It asked BJP leader and advocate-petitioner Ashiwini Upadhyay and the Election Commission to sit together and come up with suggestions which would help curb criminalisation of politics.

In September 2018, a five-judge Constitution bench had unanimously held that all candidates will have to declare their criminal antecedents to the Election Commission before contesting polls and called for a wider publicity, through print and electronic media about antecedents of candidates.

NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (PTI): The Supreme Court Friday said it cannot issue blanket orders restraining authorities from invoking the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against people protesting the enactment of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

NSA cannot be allowed to be misused, the top court said but added that there cannot be a general command as public properties are being burnt during the protests and it may be organised.

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee refused to entertain a plea challenging the imposition of NSA in few states as also in the national capital amid anti-CAA protests.

“We are of the opinion that general writ will not lie in this case. We cannot invoke powers under Article 32. We agree that the NSA should not be misused but there cannot be a general command. This will create chaos,” the bench said.

Petitioner-advocate M L Sharma said that antiCAA protests are going on peacefully in Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi and other places and states should

not be allowed to invoke the stringent law against the protestors.

“You show us a specific instance, where it has been done. We cannot issue a blanket order. If a general direction is passed this will create a chaos. You don’t know what is going on in Calcutta, Tripura and Assam. Properties are being burnt and that may be organised. We don’t know the antecedents of people,” the court top said.

Sharma persisted with seeking relief saying that people protesting peacefully may be booked under the law and the court should protect them.

To this the bench said, “If a person is involved in violence and involved in say hundred criminal cases. Then what would government do. Will not the government act?”

It asked Sharma to file an amended petition showing some specific instances where NSA has been invoked against the ant-CAA protestors.

The bench told Sharma that he can also file an intervention application in the pending cases challenging the validity of CAA and seek appropriate relief.

Sharma then sought liberty to withdraw the petition and file an amended petition giving specific details of violations of NSA, which was granted by the court.

Sharma’s plea said NSA has been imposed to curb and pressure people protesting against the CAA, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC).

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on January 10 had extended detaining powers to Delhi Police under the NSA for a three-month period starting January 19.

This allows police to detain a person for 12 months without a trial.

Sharma had made the Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Manipur parties to the plea.

The plea had termed the notification, allowing police to invoke NSA to detain persons, as “unconstitutional” and violative of fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 19 (1) (freedom of speech and expression) and 21 (right to life) of the Constitution.

Netaji kin slams Centre’s adamant attitude on CAA KOLKATA, JAN 24 (PTI): The BJP-led central government’s move to implement the new citizenship law and its proposal to conduct an NRC exercise across the nation might lead to a “civil war-like situation”, Krishna Bose, a former TMC MP and kin of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, said on Friday.

The Centre was going all out to target the Muslims, as was evident from its “adamant attitude” in enacting the contentious law, she claimed.

“Today, we are in a terrible situation, where the Centre is forcing its divisive principles (on people). It’s clear that the Muslims in our country are being targeted by the Centre. And they (the Centre) are stating it directly. “They are talking about other communities, the Buddhists, the Jains, and others, but only one name has been omitted and here lies the controversy. Why

Krishna Bose not include everybody who faced persecution? There is no doubt that CAA is targeted towards the Muslims,” Bose told PTI. The octogenarian claimed that the implementation of CAA was an attempt to turn the country into a ‘Hindu Rashtra’, in tune with the vision of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

“So far, the protests had been mixed... But what (the country) is going through might almost lead towards a civil war... I hope not but it looks like that,” she contem-

plated. “The ideology of the RSS to have a Hindu Rashtra has become a part of their (BJP’s) belief system, too. They are very adamant about it and they are openly saying it,” she said, referring to Union home minister Amit Shah’s firm stand to implement the CAA. The former TMC MP also contended that the Narendra Modi government had no right to force its decision on common people, just because it won the polls by a mammoth majority.

“People are being labelled as traitors for protesting against the government. This is unacceptable.

Freedom of speech and expression is at stake. You cannot say anything. This is terrible,” she said.

Drawing a parallel between the present-day India and Nazi Germany, she said, “Everyone is recounting the days of (Adolf) Hitler. This was exactly how the situation was in 1930s, and

he (Hitler) was quite popular at that time. Today the situation somewhat looks similar,” she stated.

On the role of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in spearheading the protests against the CAA, Bose said: “It’s she who began the agitation.

She has been registering her protest with all heart and soul.”

The former parliamentarian was also critical about the attacks on students at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and at Viswa Bharati University in Bolpur. She, however, showered praise on the student community for coming together at a time when the country is going through a “critical time”.

“I am very happy that the youth and students have come forward in this critical hour, something that the opposition parties could not do. We should lend them support.

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2. In terms of CCS (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules 1965, the individual was declared absent and asked for his explanation. No reply has come forth by this individual; under Rule 14 of CCS (CC&A) Rules 1965, disciplinary action has been contemplated to be initiated against the above named indl. Representation if any, must reach GARRISON ENGINEER, SILCHAR DIVISION, PO: ARUNACHAL, DIST : CACHAR (ASSAM) within seven days of this notice.

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Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

The gains and the loses under CAA

Vol. XXx NO. 48 Dimapur, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Another mutant virus

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deadly virus -Coronavirus or 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China - has ignited a global scare even as the disease claimed 26 lives and over 800 confirmed to have contracted it in China. The outbreak is believed to have originated in December last year in a seafood and meat market in the city of Wuhan. After spreading throughout China and other countries in Asia, it recently arrived in the U.S. The U.S. case involves a Washington state man in his 30s who had recently travelled to Wuhan. In China, the outbreak is responsible for hundreds of confirmed cases and more than a dozen deaths.

Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s, but it is still a mystery from where it originated. The virus got the name from the crown-like shape. Sometimes, but not often, a coronavirus can infect both animals and humans. Chinese health authorities are still trying to determine the origin of the virus, which they say came from a seafood market in Wuhan where wildlife was also traded illegally. Many of those infected either worked or frequently shopped in the Huanan seafood wholesale market in the centre of the Chinese city, which also sold live and newly slaughtered animals.

The WHO also says an animal source appears most likely to be the primary source of the outbreak. There are suspicions now that the new coronavirus may have originated in bats or snakes, and possibly then was transmitted to humans via an intermediary species. The virus showed itself in Wuhan province in China. According to Chinese medical scientists, the probable sources of the virus were suspected to be snakes - including the Chinese krait and the cobra. A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses are not dangerous. Most coronaviruses spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do: through infected people coughing and sneezing, by touching an infected person’s hands or face, or by touching things such as doorknobs that infected people have touched. Seven strains are known to infect humans, including the virus in Wuhan. Four of the strains cause common colds. Two other strains, however, have been extremely deadly: Severe acute respiratory syndrome, known as SARS, and Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, are coronaviruses. So far, the Wuhan virus appears to be milder than SARS or MERS, though it has sickened some people severely and there have been deaths. There aren’t any drugs or vaccines approved specifically for the Wuhan virus. Antivirals already on the market might treat the infection, which researchers say they will start to investigate. In addition, a few vaccine makers have recently said they would begin developing products targeting the Wuhan virus. The new coronavirus can be transmitted between humans, according to Chinese health authorities. It is also adapting and mutating, which could make the virus spread faster and possibly more difficult to treat. It is not yet clear how infectious the virus is. Although many other coronaviruses are transmitted by coughing and sneezing, there are no indications so far that the virus is transmitted via the respiratory tract. Doctors have advised practicing good hygiene and caution, by avoiding close contact with individuals suffering from acute respiratory infections, or with wild animals or livestock, dead or alive. Doctors have also recommended regular washing of one’s hands, especially after being in direct contact with an ill person.

DailyDevotion God’s Overpowering Purpose

I have appeared to you for this purpose…

—Acts 26:16

The vision Paul had on the road to Damascus was not a passing emotional experience, but a vision that had very clear and emphatic directions for him. And Paul stated, “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision” (Acts 26:19). Our Lord said to Paul, in effect, “Your whole life is to be overpowered or subdued by Me; you are to have no end, no aim, and no purpose but Mine.”

And the Lord also says to us, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go…” (John 15:16).

When we are born again, if we are spiritual at all, we have visions of what Jesus wants us to be. It is important that I learn not to be “disobedient to the heavenly vision” — not to doubt that it can be attained. It is not enough to give mental assent to the fact that God has redeemed the world, nor even to know that the Holy Spirit can make all that Jesus did a reality in my life. I must have the foundation of a personal relationship with Him. Paul was not given a message or a doctrine to proclaim. He was brought into a vivid, personal, overpowering relationship with Jesus Christ. Acts 26:16 is tremendously compelling “…to make you a minister and a witness….” There would be nothing there without a personal relationship. Paul was devoted to a Person, not to a cause. He was absolutely Jesus Christ’s. He saw nothing else and he lived for nothing else. “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2).

Quotes

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” ~ Steve Jobs

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

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he Citizenship Am endm e nt Act(CAA) of 2019 is the most controversial article of the Constitution of India. The CAA is bereft of rationality as the Act is dyed in saffron colour. To my layman’s understanding, the CAA is contrary to the principle of Secularism which is enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India.

Had it been not so, for an instance, a key RSS leader Sri. J. Nandakumar, the Convenor of Prajna Pravah, an Offshoot of RSS insisted that the word “Secular’ should be removed from the Preamble of the Constitution of India as was published by local papers dated 4.1.2020. Sri. NandaKumar was right in the sense that no provision in the Constitution is supposed to remain ambiguous, nor can there be self-contradictory articles.

The CAA is found discriminatory as it gives protection to those Hindu foreigners in the camouflage of giving similar favour to the religious minorities as Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, etc. in the country.

Whereas, this Act is going to largely discriminate the Muslims in India. The CAA is therefore branded as ‘fundamentally discriminatory’ by Human Rights body of the United Nations.

The consequence of the CAA will be the demographic threat to religious minorities particularly in the NE India. The CAA’s impact will be slow poisoning by which the indigenous tribal population in NE India can be submerged under the weight of the steady flow of migration

of the registered Indian citizens under CAA in due course of time.

Meanwhile, the political parties and its leaders in Nagaland are talking about the State of Nagaland being exempted from the CAA. To my understanding of the so called exemption is the mere relieve of Nagaland Govt. from the cumbersome task of handling the process of registering those Hindus applying for citizenship in Nagaland.

Whereas, Nagaland is neither immune nor insulated from the adverse impact of the CAA. The exemption in question is similar to that of Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTPA) by which Nagaland is farcically declared to be the total dry State and it does not produce alcohol and yet the sufficient inflow of every brand of liquor into Nagaland has been free since the last 22 years.

Thus, those citizenship seekers will get enrolled in other States and they will eventually come to Nagaland as legal Indians and not as foreigners.

Whereas, the Nagas of Nagaland tend to feel overconfident as though the State is insulated under ILP. Just reiterating that ILP is a law which cannot be used to disqualify an Indian visitor from entering Nagaland. Whereas, one knows how casual is the State administration in monitoring the presence of such visitors who have overstayed in Nagaland beyond the expiry of the permits. It may not be over assessment to say that few lakhs of undeserved and illegal people are living in Nagaland beyond Dimapur District in the guise of ILP

holders and yet the civil and the Police administrations are ignorant of it.

As of now, it seems barring the exceptional few, both the politicians and the employees remained casual with official responsibilities.

Particularly the politicians are found fond of basking in the glory of the ILP and the Art 371(A) while keeping these laws abused at will and allowed it to rot too. In fact, the Govt. of Nagaland has been picnicking at the cost of the State and its citizens and with such attitude Nagaland cannot be protected.

Thus, the PDA Govt. headed by NDPP and by its official decision directed its Lok Sabha MP to vote for CAA. The party gave more importance to its relationship with BJP than the risk of the ramifications of CAA against Nagaland in the long run.

Although the NPF has penalized one of its MP for voting CAB into CAA, it became a cry over the spilled milk. The question is, why it failed to prevail upon its MPs to vote against the Bill as per its professed principle knowing the intention of the Union Govt. in advance?

None can question why the NPF MP failed to defeat the Bill in Raja Sabha for the obvious reason that what a single MP could do in such situation. The questions so raised is all about the integrity, be it the organisation or the individual.

I thought bringing the urn containing the ash of the former P.M. late Vajpayi for ritualistic immersion in the Doyang river by the Honourable Minister Imna Along and the consequent backlash from several

quarters against the new culture was enough for all concerned to learn lesson.

Yet, again the same Minister lobbied for CAA by launching ‘missed call campaign’ in Nagaland for the people to register their support to CAA. Guiding the mass in his official capacity that the unwanted population of people cannot flock to Nagaland post CAA because of the Art 371(A) and the ILP is very unbecoming and misguiding attempt.

A leader is expected to talk within the confines of legal and practical context. In case he is not sly and such perception is his genuine belief, he has to be further tutored how to be a leader.

He must be advised by his senior colleague, if there is any sensible person, not to place Nagaland on sale for personal gains. The Honourable Minister Along has his full liberty to become the bootlicker of his maters within his private arena, and yet not at the cost of the interest of the State of Nagaland.

In the light of casualness and irresponsibility, Nagaland can become the biggest loser. Apart from the ramification of CAA, the Art 371(A) is under severe threat at the very moment. There is a formidable Naga lobby to dilute this special status of Nagaland. In the event of removing the Art 371(A) either straightaway by Delhi similar to that of deleting the Art 370 or getting the Art 371(A) diluted directly or indirectly, it is going to be done so in the guise of meeting the demand of some of the Nagas. The impending threat to the status of Nagaland can be thwarted now only by

If states consider an order to be against Constitution, they can’t be obliged to act upon it

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aking unclear statements about state governments being duty-bound to implement CAA may be construed as showing disregard for people’s struggle. The CAA is being widely seen as a sinister instance of Parliament crossing its limits, and impinging on the basic structure of the Constitution by distinguishing between religions in granting citizenship.

Distinguished lawyer (and my old college friend) Kapil Sibal is reported to have expressed the opinion that state governments are constitutionally obliged to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, an opinion reportedly seconded by another distinguished lawyer, Salman Khurshid.

Being an economist and not a lawyer, I feel hesitant to contest the views of these legal luminaries. But I am convinced that they cannot be right, for what they are saying violates a basic principle of jurisprudence — the Nuremberg principle — so named because of the trial at which it was enunciated.

At the Nuremberg trial, where Nazi officials accused of various war crimes were being tried, the defence plea was that the accused were merely carrying out orders.

This argument was rejected, and sentences were handed down on the principle that a person, no matter what the orders were, has to take responsibility for his or her actions. If an order was “illegal” or violated universally-accepted norms of basic humanity (such as not killing innocent people), then a person could not escape culpability simply by claiming that he or she was carrying out an order.

The Nuremberg principle was not enunciated just

to punish war criminals of a bygone era. It forms a cornerstone of any democratic jurisprudence, including our own. In its absence, nobody would ever be held culpable for any atrocity: A would say that he or she was acting under orders from B, B would likewise shift the blame to C and so on, until the ultimate source of authority is traced, if at all, to someone who may well be dead by then, as Hitler was at the time of the Nuremberg trial.

The Nuremberg principle has a positive and a normative aspect. The positive aspect ensures that nobody escapes culpability for doing something illegal or inhuman. The normative aspect is that everyone must examine the legal and moral justifiability of any course of action that he or she is asked to follow. This is essential in a democracy if the exercise of “power without responsibility”, by merely pretending that the source of power lies elsewhere, is to be avoided. In fact we get exercised about “corruption”, and rightly so, but the exercise of “power without responsibility” is a massive form of corruption in the deepest sense. This is what the Nuremberg principle seeks to prevent.

What is true of persons is also true of other entities, like state governments in the present case. If they consider an order to be against the law, or humanity, or, in the present instance, the Constitution, then they cannot be obliged to act upon it unquestioningly, even if the order has the sanction of Parliament. They would have to first test the constitutionality of the order in the Supreme Court (SC), as the government of Kerala has done with the CAA.

Even if the SC eventually holds the Act to be constitutionally valid, but the state governments believe otherwise, the Nuremberg principle would still suggest that the latter not implement the Act, though they would then be going against the “deemed” law of the land and, hence, would have to face the consequences of their refusal. Of course, instead of facing such consequences, such as dismissal under Article 356, they may decide to implement the Act; but then, too, they would be held accountable for such implementation. There is, in short, no question of blind obedience to any law just because it has been passed

by Parliament.

Hence, when these legal luminaries say that state governments are obliged to implement the CAA, it is not clear what exactly they mean. It cannot mean that state governments have no right to consider the Act unconstitutional and no right to approach the SC. What it could perhaps mean is that when the SC has finally decided on the issue, if it holds the Act to be constitutionally valid, then the state governments are duty-bound to implement it. But then this proviso should have been mentioned in the first place; and why talk about it now when the SC is still a long way from its decision?

A jurisprudence based on the Nuremberg principle is the diametrical opposite of a jurisprudence that invokes a hierarchy, with the lower echelon in the hierarchy being asked unquestioningly to follow orders from the higher echelon. The latter typifies an authoritarian society, while the former, by going against the very concept of unquestioning obedience, is characteristic

of a democratic society.

It is democratic for two distinct reasons: One, it attributes “subjecthood” to all tiers of government and all individuals. Two, it underscores that every institution, including Parliament, operates within limits.

To overlook this fact would amount to institutionalising majoritarianism. Parliament, no doubt, is supposed to express the will of the majority; but it is itself limited by constraints imposed by the Constitution.

The CAA is being widely seen as a sinister instance of Parliament crossing its limits, and impinging on the basic structure of the Constitution by distinguishing between religions in granting citizenship. The claim of the Union government and BJP that no citizen has anything to fear from the CAA is doubly wrong: First, even if every existing long-term resident of the country is given a guarantee about obtaining citizenship rights, the Act would still be invidious because of the distinction it draws between religions in granting citizenship at the margin. Second, the whole point of the NRC, being planned for the entire country, is to decide who is a citizen — when this very decision is at stake, to say that no citizen should fear is a meaningless proposition.

There are protests across the country against the CAA and NRC, with non-BJP state governments standing with the people. At this juncture, respected lawyers like Sibal and Khurshid making unclear statements about state governments being duty-bound to implement the CAA, may be construed as showing disregard, even if not intentionally, for the people’s struggle.

Prabhat Patnaik

voicing against the antiNagaland lobby by the stakeholders of Nagaland.

Yet, very, very unfortunately today the Nagas of Nagaland are found to be both too timid and dull even to defend ourselves for the posterity. Many Nagaland Naga leaders are found to prefer remaining as sycophant and hobnob with the perpetrators to destroy Nagaland. At this rate, therefore, the CAA’s steady strangulation is not going to spare Nagaland no matter how melodious may be the song of exemption being sang to us by NDPP, Naga MPs and Nagaland BJP but Nagaland stands to lose.

In the midst of protesting against the CAB/CAA by cross section of people across the country, Manipur tactically bargained with the Union Govt. for extending ILP to Manipur and was granted. Even as it is, Manipur is a very efficient State in the country because the politicians and the bureaucrats are very patriotic, and when the opportunity is now given to Manipur as ILP protected State, it will definitely give benefit to that State from special status point of view.

The State of Manipur has therefore gained in the melee of CAB/CAA vrs protests. Someone from Nagaland who had visited Imphal recently said that the Govt. of Manipur is effectively implementing the enforcement of ILP in which none from outside Manipur is spared.

N eve r t h e l e s s, t h e CAA has opened the Pandora’s box and it will have its share of repercussions from within India as it deserves. The CAA is indeed communal and discrimi-

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natory as it was enacted to protect the foreigners while marginalizing the bona fide Indians belonging to religious minorities.

Following Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan the other non-BJP ruled States are likely to adopt similar resolution on the rejection of CAA in due course of time.

The worst controversies can be expected when the CAA is implemented on ground and thus the ‘Unity in Diversity” will be jeopardised.

Just as the Hindus in India having compassion for the fellow Hindus in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the Muslims in the Muslim countries will too have sympathy for the marginalised and illegally discriminated Indian Muslims by the Hindus in India. Beside what the Human Rights Body of the UN branding the CAA to be ‘fundamentally discriminatory’, The Economist Intelligent Unit (EIU), an International body has given its report on the secular credential of India at 51st position out of 165 countries in respect of Democracy Index’s global ranking. The erosion of civil liberties in India is the primary cause for India to slip by 10 places of downtrend in 2019 and placed at 51. The BJP might have been feeling elated that CAA was its historical achievement, and yet by CAA India tilts towards fascism. I believe that India is at its lowest ebb because of domestic turbulence and its international image being looked down.

What does India gains out of subjective policies?

Z. Lohe

Save your dogs from Canine Parvovirus

arvo is every new puppy and dog owner’s worst nightmare. In a matter of days, a perfectly healthy puppy can go from playful and active to fatally ill. Parvo is a highly contagious virus causing infectious Gastrointestinal (01) illness in puppies and young dogs, and without treatment, it is potentially deadly. The Canine Parvovirus causes Parvo in dogs. The virus spreads either by direct contact with an infected dog, or through faeces, and an infected dog can begin shedding the virus four-to-five days after exposure. Shoes that have come into contact with infected faeces can also bring the virus into a dog’s environment, which is concerning since there is evidence that Parvo can live in ground soil up-to a year.

Once a dog has contracted Parvo, the virus replicates.

This replication takes place in the small intestine, lymphopoietic tissue (lymph nodes, thymus etc) and bone marrow. This leads to severe GI problems and in rare cases, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart).

The most common symptoms are: severe,

bloody diarrhoea; anorexia; fever; vomiting; weight loss; depression; weakness and dehydration. Any or all of these symptoms merit a call to your veterinarian. If you suspect that your dog has Parvo, he needs immediate veterinary attention.

Hospitalizing the dog in an isolation ward is recommended where supportive care and monitor of the dog for secondary infections will be offered.

Parvo is a preventable disease, but even the vaccinated dogs are not 100% protected from the virus.

Vaccines are recommended for all puppies and are usually given in a series of 3 shots when the pup is between 6-to-8 weeks old, again at 10-to-12 weeks and at 14-to-16 weeks. A booster shot is administered one year later and every three years after that. Understanding Parvo in dogs is the first step towards preventing the spread of this dangerous virus. Make sure your puppy gets vaccinated and partially vaccinated puppies by keeping them in a safe environment.

Kivitoli Swu

Reader’s Post

Churches need to conduct seminars for church drivers Sir,

We experience reckless drivers in and around the town and highways. The most reckless seems to be drivers driving cars with church names in it.

Therefore, we feel the need for conducting certain seminars that will educate the drivers about safe drive and be cautions about the name that they have been entitled. The drivers of the church vehicles overtake the most rather than the taxi drivers who are also not less as compared.

It’s an humble suggestion to the churches to motivate the drivers on the matter.

Deon Swu, Fellowship colony, Dimapur Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Substantial increase in outflow of PM addresses participants of R-Day Parade migrants post CAA enactment: BSF

Asks them to set example by following duties to country and pave way for ‘new India’

Prime Ministe Modi interacting with the Tribal Guests, NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers and Tableaux Artists who would perform in the 71st Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday. have set a perfect example before the world,” he said adding that now was a need to pay attention duties.

He said this important aspect of the Constitution could not be discussed in great detail in the past.

“We must give prominence and priority to our duties as citizens. If we are able to perform our duties properly, then we will not

have to fight for our rights,” he said.

NCC cadets NSS volunteers, tableau artists were part of the audience.

Defining unity in diversity, he said despite several languages, traditions, castes and creeds, India is one -- like a bouquet of flowers.

Referring to their efforts of training for the Re-

public Day parade, Modi said the whole world witnesses the power of India through their performance on Rajpath.

“It also has an effect in the propagation of soft power of India and also boosts tourism sector.

This sentiment is further strengthened by our youth exchange programmes,” he said.

KOLKATA, JAN 24 (PTI): The BSF on Friday said a substantial increase in the outflow of illegal Bangladeshi migrants to their home country has been recorded over the past one month, following the enactment of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

A top official of the paramilitary force said there has been a spike in the number of illegal settlers apprehended since last month.

The outflow has been highest via North 24 Parganas district, which shares border with Bangladesh, BSF Inspector General (South Bengal Frontier) Y B Khurania said.

“There has been substantial increase in outflow of illegal Bangladeshi migrants to the bordering country in last one month....

In January alone, we had apprehended 268 illegal Bangladeshi migrants, most of who were trying to sneak into the neighbouring country,” Khurania told reporters.

Those leaving the country were mostly engaged as masons, maids and housekeepers in the country, an-

M.Vero, first Naga MP(RS), ex-minister dies dent K.Therie in his condolence message, touched on several aspects of late Vero with whom he shared a close relationship both through family as well as politics. Therie described late Vero as a peaceful man who never saw any problem as too difficult . Therie said he valued late Vero’s advice with whom he shared many issues. He said once late Vero was a man of conviction who was never afraid of even standing alone for his beliefs. Late Vero was a “committed Congress voter” till ill health overcame him, said Therie. He also said late Vero’s biggest disappointment was in not being able to bring all Naga national workers together during his last tenure as Naga Hoho president. In his condolence message to Mrs Vero and children, Therie said he owed much to late Melhupra for what he is today.

CHK: Chakhesang Hoho Kohima, said it deeply mourned the demise of Padmashree Melhüpra Vero, in Dimapur on Friday at the age of 87. It described late Vero as “one of the tallest Naga leaders hailing from Chakhesang community.”

CHK said late Vero was the first Naga Rajya Sabha MP for two terms(1964-74) and also former Naga Hoho president. CHK president Theja Therieh and publicity & Inf secretary Pfuche

Koza recalled that late Vero , son of late Poswuyi Vero of Rünguzu village Phek district, was elected to 19 Phek A/C in 1974 and in 1986 became a cabinet minister after being elected to Chozuba A/C. CHK said late Vero lived for the welfare of the people and contributed immensely to Naga society in general and Chakhesangs in particular. It said though late Vero was no more, his legacy would remain. The CHK expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God grant eternal rest to the departed.

CBCC: President Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) Rev. Dr. Dingukenye and executive secretary Rev. Khrotso Mero, in a condolence message, at its 16th annual session at Leshemi Baptist Church, paid tributes to late Melhupra Vero. CBCC said late Vero was one of the pioneering leaders among Chakhesangs whose leadership was recognised in the state and national politics.

The CBCC said late Vero was an accomplished leader who richly contributed for the uplift of the socio-economic development of society. Conveying condolences to the family, CBCC said the Chakhesang community has lost a great leader and faithful figure and the vacuum caused by the passing away

of late Vero will be difficult to fill.

NDPP: NDPP president and former MP Chingwang Konyak said he was grieved to learn about the sudden demise of his “very good friend” Vero. He said they both had been closely associated since the days of NNO in late 1960s and later in Congress party.

“I have numerous fond memories of us together as young men in our mid 30s – full of josh and enthusiasm to serve the people. I found him to be a jovial and kindhearted person ready to sacrifice his personal comforts for the cause of the society,” he added. He said that the loss of a personal friend whose entire family had been so close to him for so many decades and the fact that he was unable to call on him when he wasn’t feeling well in recent times made his bereavement much more mournful and hard to bear.

Konyak said the rank and file of NDPP joined him and his family members in conveying their deepest sorrow and grief to Vero and his near and dear ones, and prayed to the Almighty to grant them solace and comfort at this hour of grief.

They also prayed to the Almighty to receive the departed soul with open arms and to let him rest in eternal peace.

NCD: Expressing its

Delhi Police gears up for Republic Day NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (PTI): Facial recognition system and drones are part of the measures taken by Delhi Police ahead of the Republic Day in the national capital where 10,000 security personnel have been to maintain vigil, officials said.

This year Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade and special security arrangements have been made for the visiting dignitary, DCP (New Delhi Zone) Eish Singhal said.

Shar pshooters and snipers will be deployed atop high-rise buildings to keep a watch on the 8-km-long parade route from Rajpath to the Red Fort on January 26, officials said.

Hundreds of CCTV cameras have also been deployed in view of the security arrangements, including at least 150 cameras in areas covering Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Yamuna Khadar, the officials added.

The main zone of Rajpath will be closed till 12 pm on Sunday.

grief at Vero’s death, Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) said it lost an extraordinary person who showed skills of leadership, great determination and still had more to offer. Mentioning that the veteran leader had been a well-known and respected person, the council in a statement issued by its president T Bangerloba said he would be remembered as an extremely pleasant and effective leader, whose legacy would serve as an example to all to persist in the pursuit of progress.

PHN: Poumai Hoho Nagaland (PHN) too expressed sadness over the demise of Naga Hoho’s first president PHN stated that Vero rendered his valuable services to the society in various capacities as a politician – as the first Naga Hoho president, first Rajya Sabha member from Nagaland and former State cabinet minister. Terming his death as a great loss for the Nagas, the hoho said his immense contribution for the Naga

society would be ever remembered. It conveyed its deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

NMA: Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) too expressed deep grief and sorrow at the demise of Vero, whom it described as an upright man and a true remarkable Naga leader who devoted his life for the society. He was a man who had deep concern for the younger generation and understood and encouraged women leaders to create space within the Naga society, it added. “From whatever we have known, he was a man far beyond his times, an unparalleled personality and a charismatic leader,” the association said in a statement. NMA extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved and prayed that Almighty God grant him eternal rest and peace, while giving strength and solace to members of his family at the time of grief and sorrow.

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“The highest outflow is via North 24 Parganas district. They (migrants) were mostly based in Bangalore and North India. Some were involved in paltry jobs such as masons, maids, housekeepers and sweepers,” he said.

In 2019, the BSF had apprehended 2,194 Bangladeshis, most of them caught while trying to illegally sneak into India. But since December last year, things have changed, the official said.

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According to BSF sources, troopers were not stopping the immigrants from crossing over to their home country, except in cases when they were found to be smuggling goods.

“Only when they are concealing any contraband or trying to smuggle something to Bangladesh, we are apprehending them. Otherwise, we are taking a note of their particulars and details and letting them go back,” one of the sources said.

Arbitrary or excessive tax is also social injustice: CJI NEW DELHI, JAN 24 (IANS): Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Friday said tax evasion is an injustice to fellow Indian citizens but arbitrary or excessive tax also results in social injustice by the government.

His observation gains significance as it comes against the backdrop of the Union Budget for 2020-21 set to be unveiled on February 1. In his address at an event held to mark the 79th Foundation ceremony of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chief Justice Bobde said imposition of excessive tax is also a kind of social injustice on the people.

“While tax evasion is a social injustice to fellow citizens, arbitrary or excessive tax also results in social injustice by a government.”

He insisted that the tax judiciary plays a very important role in resource mobilisation for the country and a speedy dispute resolution is

considered a tax incentive.

“To the tax collector, efficient tax judiciary ensures tax demands originating from legitimate assessments are not strangled in delayed litigation,” he added.

Although, the top judge did not make any comment on the health of the economy, especially when the country is facing an economic slowdown in the backdrop of high inflation and a weakening rupee, he insisted that delays in administration of justice are of paramount concern, and this has led to the creation of tribunals. Chief Justice Bobde also stressed on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), saying it can play a significant role in tribunal’s docket management and decision-making. He said AI can be used in only repetitive areas of decision-making, that is rate of taxation etc, or something, and something which is mechanical should be covered by AI.

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(From p-1) Kronu said Vero served as member of Indo-Naga Peace Mission in 1956-57 and represented Nagaland as its first member in Rajya Sabha (1964-74). Later in 1974, he was elected to Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) from Phek, before reelected from Chozuba A/C and inducted as a cabinet minister in 1989. He served as president of Chakhesang Public Organisation in 198284, besides being the first president of Naga Hoho (1998-2004). “Today we have lost a noble, honest and dynamic leader who was an inspiration to all the Nagas.

I express my deepest condolence to the bereaved family at this moment of grief. May his soul rest in peace,” the minister said.

KG Kenye: Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye too expressed his sorrow at the demise of Vero. Describing him as an honest and straight forward leader, he said the former MP had offered his selfless service for the cause of Naga people in different capacities. And with his departure, the Naga people had lost a tall leader and a fatherly figure, he added.

Kenye, along with his family members, conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

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Addressing the young crowd which will participate in the Republic Day parade, Modi also extolled India’s diversity, saying geographical and social diversities are features of the country’s greatness.

“We have to ensure that no person and no region in India is left behind.

This is also the aim behind the Republic Day parade,” he said, adding that India is a life force made up of several ideals and values.

He said the youth have to set an example by following their duties.

“This is our 71st Republic Day. For the past 70 years, as a republic, we

Referring to the NCC cadets and NSS volunteers, he said when a rich tradition of discipline and service through NCC and NSS is seen on Rajpath, crores of youth of the country are inspired and encouraged.

The prime minister also said collective efforts will have to be made to make the life each and every citizen of the country easier.

The Prime Minister said India’s strength is its diversity in geological and social fabric. He said, “India believes in Unity and not Uniformity.”

Modi said “Strengthening that thread of unity and preserving it is our continuous effort and toil”.

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Striving for Fundamental Duties, the Prime Minister said that it is time now to give importance to our fundamental duties.

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Mumbai, Jan 24 (Agencies): India’s corporate and income tax collection for the current year is likely to fall for the first time in at least two decades, over half a dozen senior tax officials told Reuters, amid a sharp fall in economic growth and cut in corporate tax rates.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was targetting direct tax collection of Rs 13.5 lakh crore for the year ending March 31 - a 17 per cent increase over the prior fiscal year.

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the legroom to the central bank to cut interest rates by a whopping 135 bps to a nine-year low of 5.15 per cent in four successive rate reductions between February and October 2019.

Even a historic corporate tax cut to a low 25 per cent last August did not revive the animal spirit of the economy as amidst falling demand companies are holding back investment into capacity addition as most of them are under-utilising their installed capacity.

Das also listed out some of the priority areas where structural reforms are necessary and if carried out in earnest can act as potential growth drivers and through backward and forward linkages can give significant push to growth.

He called for prioritising food processing industries, tourism, e-commerce and startups and also making the domestic economy a part of the global value chain.

Das urged the states to play an important role by enhancing capex which has high multiplier effect, and can boost the Centre’s focus on infrastructure spending.

Admitting that correctly assessing the current economic situation and thus formulating the necessary monetary policy is a challenge now, he said this is why monetary policy around the world is in a state of flux today.

The RBI was forced to slash its GDP forecast for FY2019-20 by a whopping 290 bps to a low 5 per cent between February and December.

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The Narendra Modi government in its second term will present the first full budget next Saturday, at a time when the advance estimate of GDP has projected nominal growth plunging to a 48-year-low of 7.5 per cent and real growth hitting an 11-year low of 5 per cent or thereabout. “Monetary policy has its own limits.

Structural reforms and fiscal measures may have to be continued and further activated to provide a durable push to demand and boost growth,” Das told the students of St Stephen’s College, Delhi, his alma mater.

The statement has to be seen in the context of growth hitting a six-year low of 4.5 percent in the September quarter.

It can be noted that successive GDP prints have been hurtling down quarter after quarter since the second term of the Modi government. Falling consumer price inflation has given

Mumbai, Jan 24 (PTI): The rupee depreciated by 7 paise to close at 71.33 against the US dollar on Friday due to dollar demand from importers amid a correction in crude oil prices following outbreak of coronavirus in China.

Gains in the US dollar against the world currencies also weighed on the rupee sentiment.

At the Interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency opened weak at 71.34 against the previous close of 71.26.

The unit recovered to a high of 71.22 later after a rally in domestic stocks, but it erased gains due to dollar demand from importers.

The Indian currency finally settled at 71.33, registering a loss of 7 paise

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Iraq protesters demand US military pullout Myanmar denies genocide in Rakhine state

Supporters of Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gather in Baghdad for a march to demand the withdrawal of US forces from their country on January 24.

EU leaders sign UK withdrawal deal B RU S S E L S, JA N 2 4 (IANS): Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the heads of the European Commission and Council, on Friday signed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, ahead of the country’s exit from the EU on January 31.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t comes a day after Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday approved the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act, and on January 29, the European Parliament is expected to vote for it too, the BBC reported.

Following the signing, Michel said in a tweet “things will inevitably change but our friendship will remain. “We start a new chapter as partners and allies,” he added. Michel Barnier, the EU Commission official who spent more than three years negotiating Brexit, stood behind the two EU leaders at the signing ceremony.

The UK has agreed to abide by EU rules during a transition period until the end of the year.

By 2021, the UK aims to have agreed a deal on future ties.

ence, following the U.S. killing of an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia chief.

The initial march appeared not to gather further steam, however, largely dissipating after several hours.

Some protesters headed

to join separate anti-government demonstrators at Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, and others boarded buses to go home.

The march called by Moqtada al-Sadr aimed to press for a pullout of U.S.

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are part of the post-2003 system including Sadr, who although often considered an outsider is part of that system, commanding one of the two largest blocs in parliament.

Some lawmakers and protesters say the new, anti-U.S. element to public unrest distracts from the aim of toppling the corrupt political elite and could fuel more violence.

Men and women marched waving the red, white and black national colours, and chanted slogans against the United States, which leads a military coalition against the Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

Some were wearing symbolic white robes indicating they’re willing to die for their country while others sat looking out over the square from half finished buildings, holding signs reading “No, no, America, no, no, Israel, no, no, colonialists”.

YA N G O N, J A N 2 4 (IANS): Myanmar has denied genocide in Rakhine, saying that some human rights actors have presented “a distorted picture” of the situation in the troubled state and has hampered the country’s ability to lay the foundation for sustainable development in the region.

The statement from Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued late Thursday comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) earlier in the day had unanimously ruled that the country should “take all measures within its power” to prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya on its territory, including the killing of its people.

“It is important for Myanmar that the court reaches a factually correct decision on the merits of the case,” Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. The ICJ issued the provisional measures on Thursday, after public oral hearings was done by both sides

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We, the bereaved family members of Late Mrs. Petoli Swu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, neighbours, friends, churches and to all the Doctors, Nurses and staff of Faith Hospital Dimapur who stood with us physically, spiritually, financially and materially at the demise of our beloved mother on 17/01/2020. We are also indebted to all those who accompanied the mortal remains from Dimapur to her final resting place.

May the uncommon love and blessing of God be upon each and every one of you.

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last month. The Ministry statement also stressed that there has been no genocide in Rakhine state citing the recent findings by the Independent Commission of Enquiry (ICOE).

The ICOE found that war crimes had occurred, and those were now being investigated and prosecuted by Myanmar’s national criminal justice system, it added.

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(21st December 2001 - 21st December 2019) We, the bereaved family members of Late Benjung Hongpe would like to extend our deepest gratitude towards the following individual and organizations for their thoughtful act at the sudden demise of our son on 21st December 2019 at PHC Atoizu Town.

1. Shri. Arikhumba, ADC Atoizu 2. Adhoc Town Council, Atoizu Town 3. Atoizu Town Religious Forum 4. Baptist Church, Atoizu Town 5. Revival Church, Atoizu Town 6. Catholic Church, Atoizu Town 7. All the public of Atoizu Town May God bless all the cheerful givers.

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In remembrance of our beloved Late Opvuo Yanthan on his

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Died on 25th January 2019 “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Job 1:21 Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered each passing day, no longer in our lives to share but in our hearts he remain.

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BAG H DA D, JA N 2 4 (AGENCIES): Thousands of Iraqis rallied at two central Baghdad intersections on Friday after a prominent cleric called for a “million strong” protest against the American military pres-

troops. Many anti-government protesters feared it could overshadow their separate, months-long demonstrations that have challenged Iran-backed Shi’ite groups’ grip on power.

Iraq’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, later called in his weekly sermon for political groups to form a new government as soon as possible to bring stability to the country and enact reforms to improve Iraqis’ lives.

Sadr, who commands a following of millions in vast Baghdad slums, opposes all foreign interference in Iraq but has recently aligned himself more closely with Iran, whose allies have dominated state institutions since a 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

Sadr supported antigovernment protests when they began in October, but did not publicly urge his followers to join them.

The demonstrations have since taken aim at all groups and figures that

First Rajya Sabha M.P, Ex. Minister & First President Naga Hoho.

Will be held at Agri-Expo (4th Mile) Dimapur on 25th Jan. 2020 at 9:00 AM followed by Funeral Service at his Native Village Runguzu on 26th Jan 2020 at 1:00 PM.

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of our beloved mother Late Orenponi Thong 25-01-2019 “She is clothed with strength and dignity she can laugh at the days to come.”

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Born on :- 01/03/1969 Died on :- 18/01/2020 We, the family members of Lt. R. NCHOMO JAMES KITHAN of AKUK Village, express our deepest gratitude to all those who stood by us during his prolonged illness and demise.

We convey our special thanks to :1) Fr. P.J. Thomas (Chairman, Holy Cross Dimapur) 2) Fr. Philip Humtsoe (Principal, Holy Cross Dimapur) 3) Fr. K.M. Joseph (Holy Cross Dimapur) 4) Holy Trinity Lotha Catholic Church 5) Holy Cross Parish 6) Holy Cross Youth Association 7) Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Staff 8) Holy Cross Hr. Sec School Students’ 9) AKUK Ekhung Dimapur 10) N.S.T Staff 11) D.A.O Wokha Staff 12) Dr. Manong Chohwanglim (MD Medicine, DM Nephrology) 13) Doctors and Nurses of Zion Hospital and Research Centre, Dimapur 14) Rilan Village Sector Church 15) Rilan Village Council 16) Rilan Village Students’ Union 17) Rilan Village Youth Organization We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every organization and individual but it is our sincere prayers that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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We, the family members and relatives of Lt. Kumzuksenla (Longmisa) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation to everyone who stood by us during her prolonged illness and demise.

No words of gratitude are enough to repay your love and concern, heartfelt prayer and invaluable physical, material and emotional support we received during this painful time of our lives. But, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God’s abundant blessings and His Grace be upon you all.

We, regret our inability to thank each one of you personally, nevertheless we would like to express our deepest gratitude to:1. Doctors and Nurses of Bethesda Hospital Kohima 2. Blood Donor (Mr. Akangnungsang Longchar) New Police Reserve, Phesama 3. Police Union Baptist Church, New Police Reserve, Phesama 4. Police Union Baptist Church, Women Department, New Police Reserve, Phesama 5. Police Union Baptist Church Youth Department New Police Reserve, Phesama 6. Union Christian Revival Church (Dairy Farm) New Police Reserve, Phesama 7. Aor Telongjem New Police Reserve, Phesama 8. Ao Fellowship New Police Reserve, Phesama 9. Lotha Fellowship New Police Reserve, Phesama 10. Sumi Friday Fellowship New Police Reserve, Phesama 11. Tuesday Prayer Fellowship New Police Reserve, Phesama 12. MT. Colony Youth Fellowship New Police Reserve, Phesama 13. MT. Company New Police Reserve, Phesama 14. Governer’s Escort Party 15. Longmisa Senso Telongjem Kohima 16. Longmisa Fellowship Kohima 17. Longmisatsür Telongjem Kohima 18. Longmisa Students Union Kohima 19. Longmisa Baptist Arogo 20. Longmisa Village Council 21. Kohima Longmisa Ongkolang Zünga 22. Y.Y.A Pangti 23. St. Mary’s Cathedral Hr. Sec. School, Lerie Kohima 24. Friends and Neighbours of Lt. Kumzuksenla 25. Shri. Tongpang Ozüküm, Minister of PWD (Housing & Mechanical) Government of Nagaland 26. Police Union Baptist Church, Sunday School Department New Police Reserve, Phesama From Loving Parents, Brothers & Relatives

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Voice of 3,000 year old Egyptian mummy recreated

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cientists have succeeded in accurately reproducing the voice of an Egyptian priest who lived 3,000 years ago, thanks to the mummification process and the use of 3D printing technology.

The scientists created the 3-D printed vocal tract based on measurements of the precise dimensions of his extant vocal tract following computed tomography (CT) scanning.

The acoustic output

is a single sound, falling between the vowels in the English words ‘bed’ and ‘bad’, according to the study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

The Egyptian priest Nesyamun lived during the politically volatile reign of the pharaoh Ramses XI over 3000 years ago, working as a scribe and priest at the state temple of Karnak in Thebes (modern Luxor).

His voice was an essential part of his ritual duties which involved spoken as well as sung elements.

The precise dimensions of an individual’s vocal tract produce a unique sound.

If the dimensions of a vocal tract can be established, vocal sounds can be synthesized by using a 3D-printed vocal tract and an electronic larynx.

For this to be feasible, the soft tissue of the vocal

tract needs to be reasonably intact.

David Howard of University of London and his colleagues used nondestructive CT to confirm that a significant part of the structure of the larynx and throat of the mummified body of the Nesyamun remained intact as a result of the mummification process.

This allowed the authors to measure the vocal tract shape from CT images. Based on these measurements, the authors created a 3D-printed vocal tract for Nesyamun and used it with an artificial larynx commonly used in speech synthesis.

The researchers suggest that their proof-of-concept recreation of a vocal tract preserved over three millennia has implications for the way in which the past is presented to the public in the present.

It may provide an opportunity to hear the vocal tract output of an individual that lived in ancient times.

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Kangana: Virat Kohli and I have a controversy link

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ctress Kangana Ranaut has found a quirky connection with Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli.

“A lot of people tell me that Virat and I share a lot of similarities. He is from a different background and he made a name for himself, and made people fall in love with him,” Kangana said when asked what she thought was common between Virat and her.

“The one thing we have in common is that the more controversies we have, the more popular we get. He got a lot of criticism for his aggressive nature and I have always said that I am also too aggressive,” she added.

Kangana continued: “The life of a sportsperson isn’t easy, there are multiple struggles involved. They put in a lot of effort and hard work. From not being in shape to getting into shape is a huge task and is challenging for any sports person.”

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Eating yogurt daily may cut breast cancer risk

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ating natural yogurt daily may lesson breast cancer risk owing to lactose fermenting bacteria which reduces inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria, say researchers.

Yoghurt contains beneficial lactose-fermenting bacteria commonly found in milk, similar to the bacteria -- or microflora 00 found in the breasts of mothers who have breastfed.

Scientists from Lancaster University said their idea -- as yet unproven -- is supported by the available evidence, which is that bacterial induced inflammation is linked to cancer.

“There is a simple, inexpensive potential preventive remedy; which is for women to consume natural yoghurt on a daily basis,” the authors wrote in a paper appeared in the journal Medical Hypotheses.

“We now know that breast milk is not sterile

and that lactation alters the microflora of the breast,” said Dr Rachael Rigby from Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine.

“Lactose fermenting bacteria are commonly found in milk and are likely to occupy the breast ducts of women during lactation and for an unknown period after lactation,” Rigby added.

The researchers suggest that lactose-fermenting bacteria in the breast is protective because each year of breast-feeding reduces the

risk of breast cancer by 4.3 per cent.

Several studies have shown that the consumption of yoghurt is associated with a reduction in the risk of breast cancer, which the researchers suggest may be due to the displacement of harmful bacteria by beneficial bacteria.

There are approximately 10 billion bacterial cells in the human body and while most are harmless, some bacteria create toxins that trigger inflammation in the body.

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Brad Pitt doesn’t regret turning down ‘The Matrix’

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ollywood star Brad Pitt has joined the stars who turned down actor Keanu Reeves’ role in “The Matrix”.

Pitt reflected on the parts he passed over while accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California on January 22, 2020, and said he was up for the character of Neo in the 1999 blockbuster, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Pitt said: “I really believe it (part) was never mine. It’s someone else’s and they go and make it.

I really do believe in that... but I did pass on ‘The Matrix’.”

Will Smith, Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer, Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp were also in talks to star in the film, which spawned two sequels and

last year 2019, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told a portal The Wrap that even Sandra Bullock was approached to front the film.

“We went out to so many people... We were getting desperate. We went to Sandy Bullock and said ‘We’ll change Neo to a girl.’ We sent her the script to see if she was interested in it. And if she was interested in it we would try to make the change,” Bonaventura told the website.

He added: “It just wasn’t something for her at the time. So really it didn’t go anywhere.”

Reeves and his old “The Matrix” castmates, Carrie-Anne Moss and Jada Pinkett Smith are currently circling the start date for a third sequel.

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The N a g a l a n d Po l i c e B a p t i s t C h u r c h Association’s 31st General Annual Council was held from 10th -12th January 2020 hosted by Police Baptist Church Peren.

The Theme for the Conference was “Stronger Together” (Galatians 6:10). The Speakers during the program were Rev. Izieteilung Terieng ES, ZBCC; Rev. Dr. H. A. Zhimomi, ES NPBCA; Pastor V. Rhakho, President, NPBCA. Greetings and Exhortation was delivered by Shri. Tokiumong IPS, IGP Hq. Shri. Rukewelo T. Mero, NPS, SP Peren. Mr. Tsenbemo Ngullie was installed as the new Youth Secretary of NPBCA. DP-641

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Liverpool edge Wolves for 14th straight PL win

Liverpool players celebrate after scoring a goal during their EPL match against Wolverhampton.

34. Liverpool, in pursuit of their first domestic league title in 30 years, came into Thursday’s game having not dropped points in the league since October’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The visitors went up 1-0 just eight minutes into the contest at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton after captain Jordan Henderson got his head to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s wellplaced corner kick.

Wo l ve s k e p t t h e i r composure and generated chances for the equaliser.

Matt Doherty fired wide off a corner and Raul Jimenez saw his shot blocked by Reds defender Virgil van Dijk.

Mohamed Salah forced a save from home goalkeeper Rui Patricio early in the second half. At the other end of the pitch, defender

Joe Gomez came to the aid of Liverpool keeper Alisson, turning aside an effort by Pedro Neto.

To nobody’s surprise, the Wolverhampton goal came from Jimenez, who received the ball from Patricio and found Adama Traore open on the right side.

Traore then delivered a perfect cross to the Mexican international, who made it 1-1 in the 51st minute.

Emboldened, Wolves flew forward in hopes of derailing the Liverpool juggernaut and both Traore and Jimenez posed problems for Alisson.

The sides were still level with 10 minutes to go and the hosts seemed set to take at least a point from the match until the 84th minute, when Salah and Henderson combined to set up Roberto Firmino’s winner.

Sports Ministry to recruit around 1500 coaches: Rijiju

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New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI): Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the government has decided to recruit around 1500 coaches to fill up existing vacancies and ensured full support to the country’s athletes.

“There are approximately 1500 vacancies for coaches, whom we couldn’t hire due to technical reasons. So we have decided to fill up these vacancies in the coming days,” Rijiju said on the sidelines of a program celebrating ‘National Girl Child Day’.

“We are not going to wait for the 8 years period and will promote the assistant coaches to senior level after few years on the basis of their service record, so that there is no dearth of coaches.

“We are hiring reputed foreign coaches, irrespective of their remuneration.

There will be no shortage of funds for the training of the Indian athletes. There are some very good Indian trainers and coaches and we are hiring them as well,” he added.

The Khelo India Youth Games, the 13-day

government’s flagship project, concluded this week with Maharashtra maintaining its supremacy by finishing at the top of the table with a massive haul of 256 medals.

“I was extremely happy to see so many national records being broken during the Khelo India Games which is a Under-21 tournament. Some of these athletes will also participate in the Olympics and in other various international events,” Rijiju said.

Rijiju also said that his ministry is trying to ensure that athletes get the required diet at all training centres.

“I had gone to Lucknow recently and there I came to know the quality of food was not good, so I stepped in and now I have got the feedback that the quality has improved,” he said.

Hailing the country’s women athletes, Rijiju said: “The performance of Indian women athletes in Olympics and world championships are better than men. They win more medals than the boys in international tournaments. We have told the sports training centres to give equal opportunities to women.

“If we don’t encourage women, our 60 per cent chances of winning medal will be gone. They train as harder and has an equal standing as men.”

Harper to visit India to promote NBA Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS): The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Friday announced that five-time NBA Champion Ron Harper will visit India from January 25 to 30 as part of the league’s continued efforts to grow the game of basketball in the country. Harper will first stop in Mumbai on January 25, where he will engage with youth at the NBA Basketball School at the St. Stanislaus School.

On January 26, Harper will make a live television appearance on SONY TEN 1’s NBA wraparound show ‘Around The Hoop’ to discuss the ongoing season. The following day, Harper will tip off the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program at the Ghatkopar YMCA. Harper will then travel to Chandigarh through Delhi to attend the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program at DAV Senior Public School, Chandigarh on January 30 to engage with the coaches as a part of the NBA Coaches Academy.

Atletico suffer shock Copa del Rey exit Madrid, Jan 24 (Agencies): Atletico Madrid’s disappointing season hit a new low with a 2-1 loss to third division club Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

Atletico relinquished a late lead and then conceded early in extra-time to be eliminated in the competition’s round of 32.

The Madrid-based club have not been eliminated this early in the Copa since losing to Albacete at this stage in 2011-12.

Cultural Leonesa’s French goalkeeper Lucas Giffard made a series of outstanding saves throughout the match, before Sergio Bonito scored an 108th-minute winner to put the small club from the north-western city of Leon into the last 16 for the first time since the 1959/60 season.

The crowd of nearly 13,000 at the Reino de Leon Stadium erupted after Benito scored from inside the area after the Atletico defence was caught out of position following a fast breakaway.

Angel Correa had given

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The Nagaland Evaluation Technical Service Association (NETSA) would like to congratulate Shri. I. Sentinuklu Jamir, Additional Director of Evaluation Department for being the first designated Head of the Department (HOD) from NETSA Cadre.

The Association is also grateful to the Government of Nagaland for fulfilling the long felt demand. Further, the NETSA wishes the Officer a successful career.

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Players of Atletico Madrid and Cultural Leonesa fight for the ball during their Copa del Rey match.

Atletico the lead with a leftfooted shot from near the penalty spot after a nice onetouch pass by Joao Felix in

the 62nd minute. The hosts equalised with an 83rd-minute volley by Julen Castaeda after Atletico goalkeeper

Antonio Adan couldn’t fully clear a cross into the area before Bonito struck the winner in extra-time.

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LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR H.Q. HOHO KI, Court Junction (Charali) Dimapur-797112 : NAGALAND

LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR SELECTS NEW OFFICE BEARERS.

The Lotha Hoho Dimapur has selected a new team of Office Bearers for the tenure 2020 to 2022 led by Shri. Y. L Jami (IAS retired) as Chairman and General Secretary Shri. W. Rainbow Ngullie. Rev. Zanao Mozhui, senior Pastor LBCD invoked God's blessings for the new team. Official handing/taking over was held on 16-01-2020 at Hoho-Office.

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1. Chairman 2. Vice Chairman 3. General Secretary 4. Secretary 5. Finance Secretary 6. Treasurer 7. Cultural Secretary 8. Youth Coordinator

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: Shri. Y. L Jami, IAS (Retired). : i. Er. Wonyimo Odyuo. ii. Er. Tsungroshan Kithan. : Shri. W. Rainbow Ngullie : i. Shri. Benrithung Ezung ii. Shri. Kenneth Tsopoe. iii. Shri. N. Mhabemo Mozhui. : Er. Tsenthungo Nyamo. : Shri. Ntsemo Ovung : Shri. Yanpenthung Mozhui : Er. Thungbemo Ezung General Secretary Lotha Hoho Dimapur Dimapur : Nagaland OFFICE OF THE

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Dimapur, the 23rd January 2020: Today, Bhartiya Farmers Agro Business Development Cooperative Ltd. and IFFCO jointly organized a Farmers Training Programme at Jalukie under Peren district. of Nagaland.

Number of farmers from various corners of Peren district attended the programme. IFFCO’s Regional Head for the North Eastern Region Mr. Ajit Bhattacharyya addressed the farmers and discussed about ways for organic cultivation and its future aspects. He also elaborately discussed about ways for increasing crop productivity in the area. Mr. Partha Saikia, Field Officer, IFFCO enlightened the farmers about scientific cultivation of Paddy, King chilli, Ginger and Pineapple which are extensively grown in Peren district. Mr. H. C. Biswas, AGM, NABARD urged upon the farmers to take advantages of Kissan Credit Card and Crop loan at lower rate of interests and also stated that by this, farmers may go towards doubling their farm income by another couple of years. Dr. Donald Sangma, Scientist, Horticulture, was also present in the programme. In the Programme Mr. P.H. Tripathi, Chairman of Bhartiya Farmers Agro Business Development Cooperative Ltd. made an appeal to the farmers to work unitedly by forming Farmers Friend Clubs or SHGs whereby farmers in remote areas may work better provided their interests are common. IFFCO distributed mini kits comprising of their organic product “SAGARIKA” and NPK 18:18:18 to all the participating farmers free of cost for witnessing the effect of such products in increasing the yield at field level. Farmers were found to be happy in receiving such inputs as well as advice from IFFCO management. They also put their views that state government should also provide such kind of materials and technical supports to the farmers in the state. The meeting was also graced by Mrs. Akokla Pongen Lucy, a renowned social activist of the state.

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H.Q. HOHO KI, Court Junction (Charali) Dimapur-797112 : NAGALAND

APPRECIATION The Lotha Hoho Dimapur Chairman, his colleagues with great pleasure take this opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude and profound respect to Shri. Y. Patton, Hon'ble Dy. Chief Minister, Govt. of Nagaland for donating one brand new vehicle (Bolero) to the Lotha Hoho Dimapur and contributing Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) only for refreshment during Lotha Hoho Dimapur general meeting held on 11-012020. LHD is ever indebted to Shri. Patton for extending a co-operative hand and encouraging the efforts of the Lotha Hoho. In a short program organized by LHD on 16-01-2020 at Lotha Hoho-Ki for dedication and handing over the Vehicle, Shri. Y. Patton urged the Hoho to work with sincerity and dedication for the betterment of the society.

Through this communication, the Lotha Hoho Dimapur along with the Lotha Community of Dimapur is highly indebted for your generous contribution which will help us to continue our tradition of excellence and to look forward to a bright future. The LHD is grateful for your generosity, trust and commitment towards our community.

Y. L JAMI, IAS (Retired), CHAIRMAN, LOTHA HOHO, DIMAPUR

(W. RAINBOW NGULLIE), GENERAL SECRETARY, LOTHA HOHO, DIMAPUR

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London, Jan 24 (IANS): Liverpool got a goal with six minutes left in regulation to prevail 2-1 over Wolverhampton and extend their Premier League winning streak to 14 matches.

With the hard-fought away victory on Thursday evening, the league-leading Reds are unbeaten in their last 40 games in the English top flight, reports Efe news.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have 67 points from 23 outings, 16 points more than second-place Manchester City.

Though, Klopp and Reds supporters will be worried about the injury that forced Sadio Mane to leave the game in the 30th minute.

Wolverhampton are seventh, level with both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on points at

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UP announces cash rewards for Tokyo 2020 medalists

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS): The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced that all the athletes from the state, who will be winning gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games, will be rewarded with Rs 6 crore each.

Apart from this, those winning silver and bronze medals at the prestigious quadrennial event will be rewarded with Rs 4 and 2 crore, respectively. Besides, all the Uttar Pradesh athletes participating in the Tokyo Games would be given Rs 10 lakh each by the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government.

The Chief Minister also announced that those winning gold medals in Commonwealth and Asian Games will get Rs 50 lakh, those winning silver Rs 30 lakh, bronze 15 and participants will be provided 5 lakh each.

The Twitter handle of UP CM’s office quoted Adityanath as making these announcements on UP Sthapna Diwas.

Tokyo Olympic Games are slated to be played between July 24 and August 9.

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Nagaland, Arunachal book semi-final berths Correspondent KO H I M A , J A N 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland booked their semi-final berth of the ongoing North East Dr. T Ao Trophy after defeating Manipur 3-2 at IG Stadium, Kohima on Friday while Arunachal Pradesh thrashed Tripura 16-0 and sneaked into the last 8 on better goal difference despite having the same 4 points as Manipur.

For Nagaland, a brace from Khwetelhi Thopi helped the host team defeat six-time champions Manipur by 3-2 in a thrilling encounter.

The win puts Nagaland on the top of the Group-A table (9 points) at the end of the group matches, and will now play against Group-B runnersup on January 27.

Playing at the packed capacity ground, the much anticipated match between the two local rivals lived up to its expectation as five goals were scored during the match. The first half saw both teams scoring a goal each, while in the second half, three more goals

Nagaland’s Khwetelhi Thopi (red) in action during the North East Dr. T Ao Trophy football match against Manipur at IG Stadium, Kohima on Friday. (NP)

were scored and Nagaland team edged out the opponent after their captain Khwetelhi Thopi scored in the 93rd minute to put the game to bed.

Nagaland got off to an energetic start as Thopi opened the scoring in the 8th minute after the referee awarded a penalty for a handball inside the penalty area. The skipper coolly converted the spot kick to bring much joy to the supporting fans.

Hitova Ayemi could have doubled the tally for the host team, however, he fired the ball straight into the keeper coming one on one in the 35th minute.

Manipur, who were enjoying better ball possession, got back into the game when Lalminlian Vaiphei got the equaliser through a defensive error in the 40th minute.

In the second half, Nagaland team dominated as midfielder Haotingmang

Thompson created the second goal for Rhitsho Mero who made no mistake to find the net in the 53rd minute.

Thereafter, Nagaland team survived the pressure, clearing the ball one after another. However, in the 93rd minute, captain Thopi scored again with a solo effort to double the lead.

Despite the consolation goal from Luginthang Kipgen in the 94th minute, it was too late for Manipur

team as the final whistle was blown to end the match in favour of Nagaland.

Nagaland’s Rhitsho Mero leads the highest scorer list with seven goals in three matches while Khwetelhi Thopi is in second with six goals.

Earlier, playing the first match of the day, Arunachal Pradesh thrashed Tripura 16-0 in a must win match. Arunachal team had to score at least 14 goals to put pressure to Manipur team. However, they went on to score 16 goals in the match.

Avinash Kharel scored five goals, Charu Lalum and Tagru James scored three goals each, Tapi Hakhe found the net twice, while Puji Nohag, Tarh Dolu and Dorjee Sherpa scored a goal each.

Tr i pur a c o nc e d e d 40 goals in three matches without scoring any goals in the tournament as they crush out of the tournament.

Today's matches 1st match: 2:00 pm Assam Vs Meghalaya 2nd match: 4:30 pm Sikkim Vs Mizoram

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020

Hyderabad hold Mumbai City FC 1-1

Players of Hyderabad FC and Mumbai City FC fight for the ball during their ISL match on Friday.

Hyderabad, Jan 24 (Agencies): It was a tale of two penalties as Hyderabad and Mumbai City shared the spoils in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Friday.

A Mohamed Larbi penalty (43') sealed the three points for the Islanders.

Hyderabad remain at the bottom of the table with just five points in their kitty.

The game got off to a passive start with both sides giving the ball away poorly in the opening 30 minutes or so. Either side failed to produce anything meaningful and was careless on the ball.

However, the visitors had the ball at the back of the net in the 14th minute after Diego Carlos headed the ball

to Larbi, who slotted it in.

But the goal was disallowed after the linesman claimed that the ball had gone out of play during Sarthak Golui's delivery that was aimed at Carlos.

Mumbai showered crosses from the right flank but Adil Khan stood tall to comfortably clear all the half-hearted deliveries.

The game took a turn just before the break after Nikhil Poojari was penalised for handling the ball inside the box following Larbi's aerial pass to Kevyn. The referee pointed to the spot and the Tunisian made it 1-0 with a comfortable finish directed at the bottom corner.

The hosts needed to hit back with a strong reaction

in the second half to take something from the game.

But lacked the creativity to get the final pass right.

Mumbai slowed down the tempo of the game and did not show enough conviction to double their lead.

Their best chance of the second half arrived when Sahil Panwar could not clear Mohamed Larbi’s low cross into the box. The ball landed to Carlos but the Brazilian failed to punish the defender by fumbling on the ball himself.

There were signs of an equaliser when Matthew Kilgallon rose above everyone for a header inside the box but got it wide both the times.

Mumbai’s worst nightmare materialised deep in injury time when Pratik Chaudhari brought down Bobo inside the box to give away a penalty deep into injury time.

Stankovic made no mistakes from the spot to ensure that his side walked away with a point for the first time after four games.

The Islanders’ quest for a top-four finish sustained a massive blow. They are now on fifth position with 20 points but could go sixth, should Chennaiyin FC win their game in hand.

Mhasilhusie Nagi retains India thrash New Zealand by 6 wickets in 1st T20 Western Angami wrestling title

Champion, Er. Mhasilhusie Nagi and other wrestlers along with officials at Kohima local ground on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent Kohima, Jan 24 (NPN): Er. Mhasilhusie Nagi (27 years) from Mezoma village retained his title after defeating Zasevikho Meyatsu in the final bout of 56th Wrestling Meet 2020 of Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) held at Kohima Local Ground on Friday. Standing 5.10 feet tall and weighing 95 kg, Er.Mhasilhusie Nagi defeated Meyatsu in two straight bouts to take the

title. He pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 80,000, while 34 years Zasevikho Meyatsu, also from Mezoma village, received a cash prize of Rs. 60,000.

Kevizhakho Suokhrie (26 years) of Jotsoma stood in third position and received Rs. 40,000 while fourth placed winner, Megosier Khate (35 years) from Khonoma village was awarded Rs. 30,000.

In the junior category, Vilhusielie Kehie of Mezoma village, Kedovozo

Nakhro of Jotsoma village, Kekhrievilhou Sirie of Mezoma and Rokosevi Khate of Khonoma bagged the first, second, third and fourth positions and was awarded Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,000, Rs. 5000 and Rs.3000 respectively.

Earlier, Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA and Kevisekho Chiicha, president, Western Angami Public Organisation graced the meet as special guest and guest of honour respectively.

Auckland, Jan 24 (PTI): The immensely talented Shreyas Iyer enhanced his reputation of a finisher with a scintillating 29-ball58 as India crushed New Zealand by six wickets in a high-scoring first T20 International here on Friday.

Iyer built on KL Rahul’s (56 off 27 balls) blazing start and Virat Kohli’s useful 45 off 32 balls as India made short work of a 204-run target, knocking it off with an over to spare.

Earlier, Colin Munro and Kane Williamson had smashed quick-fire halfcenturies as New Zealand scored 203-5.

In pursuit of 204, India lost Rohit Sharma (7) early in the second over as he played one too many shots in a bid to go after spinner Mitchell Santner (1-50).

Rahul and Kohli then took charge of the innings with an 80-run partnership coming off only 47 balls.

Continuing his fine form, Rahul notched up his half-century off 23 balls while Kohli fell short of his landmark by just five runs.

The Black Caps roared back into contention with a double blow. First, Rahul was out caught off Sodhi in

Osaka, Serena dumped out of Aus Open

Naomi Osaka

Melbourne, Jan 24 (Agencies): Coco Gauff continued her dream run at the Australian Open on Friday when the 15-yearold knocked out defending champion Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4 in a stunning upset to reach the fourth round.

Osaka was the third former women’s champion to bow out at Melbourne Park on Friday after her immediate predecessors Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams lost their respective matches earlier in the day.

Gauff, on her Australian Open debut, beat seventimes Grand Slam cham-

pion Venus Williams in the first round and will next face either China’s Zhang Shuai or American 14th seed Sofia Kenin for a place in the quarter-finals.

“Honestly, what is my life like? Two years ago, I lost in the first round of juniors, and now I’m here, this is crazy,” Gauff told the crowd on Rod Laver Arena.

Gauff had lost to Osaka 6-3, 6-0 at the US Open last year but easily avoided a repeat as a string of backhand errors off the Japanese third seed’s racket gave the 15year-old the break midway through the opening set.

The pattern repeated

Serena Williams

itself in the second set, as a lacklustre Osaka continued to misfire and Gauff served out the victory after just 67 minutes on court.

She let out a huge roar in the direction of the players’ box before heading to the net to receive the congratulations of the vanquished champion, who not so long ago was hailed as the future of women’s tennis.

That title might soon sit on Gauff ’s shoulders but tennis is not the only thing on the teenager’s mind with her remote schooling continuing throughout her travels.

Meanwhile, seven-time

champion Serena Williams suffered a shocking third round defeat to Qiang Wang on Friday. Williams had been hoping to take an outright lead in overall Grand Slam titles with 24, but fell agonisingly short in a three-set epic on Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old lost 4-6, 6-7 (7-2), 5-7 to China’s world number 29 in a match that lasted for over two hours and 40 minutes.

In the fourth round for the first time, Wang will take on Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, who defeated retiring Caroline Wozniacki, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 earlier in the day to advance.

Indian players celebrate after taking a wicket during the 1st T20 match against New Zealand in Auckland on Friday. (AP/PTI)

the 10th over and then seven balls later, Martin Guptill pulled off a screamer at deep mid wicket to send back Kohli.

India lost their set batsmen for six runs and their ploy to send Shivam Dube (13) up the order only had limited success. Dube and Iyer added 21 runs to provide some acceleration, before the all-rounder was Sodhi’s second dismissal of the night.

Iyer then took charge of

proceedings and propelled India to victory. He added 50 off 29 balls with Manish Pandey, who hit 14 not out off 12 balls with a six.

This was after Munro, Williamson and Ross Taylor (54 not out off 27 balls) made the Indian bowlers suffer. Jasprit Bumrah (1-31) put in a good shift with clever change of pace and control.

Also Yuzvendra Chahal (1/32 in 4 overs) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/18 in 2

overs) kept a check on the run-flow during the backend.

Munro scored 59 off 42 balls while Williamson scored 51 off 26 balls.

New Zealand quickly got off the blocks with openers Munro and Martin Guptill (30 off 19 balls) putting on 68-0 in the power play.

Dube (1-24) got the breakthrough with Rohit Sharma catching smartly to dismiss Guptill. It brought Williamson to the crease

and the onslaught continued as he put on 36 off 24 balls with Munro.

The latter reached his half-century off 36 balls before holing out off Thakur.

India quickly got a second wicket in the space of four balls with Ravindra Jadeja (1-18) dismissing Colin de Grandhomme (0).

New Zealand, at 117-3 in the 13th over, were placed awkwardly but Williamson and Taylor put on 61 off 28 balls to completely decimate the Indian bowling in the second half of their innings.

Taylor smashed three fours and three sixes, taking 22 runs off Shami in the 16th over, as he raced to a 25-ball half-century. It was his first T20I half-century in six years.

Williamson too completed his half-century off 25 balls. Their 50-run partnership had come off just 24 balls before Williamson was dismissed off Chahal (1-32). Taylor then applied the finishing touches as New Zealand breached 200 in the final over.

Brief Scores: New Zealand: 203/5 (Munro 59, Taylor 54*, Williamson 51); India: 204/4 (Iyer 58*, Rahul 56)

Man Utd fined for failing to control players Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 4 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester United were handed a 20,000 pounds ($26,288) fine on Friday for failing to control their players during last weekend’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at leaders Liverpool.

The Football Association said United had accepted the standard penalty for such a breach of the rules.

The incident occurred in the 26th minute of the clash at Anfield last Sunday when United players surrounded referee Craig Pawson.

Ro b e r t o F i r m i n o thought he had scored for Liverpool following a challenge on goalkeeper David de Gea by Virgil van Dijk but the goal was subsequently disallowed after a VAR review. De Gea was booked for his protests.

United had been charged by the FA with failing to ensure their players “conducted themselves in an orderly fashion”.

The volleyball final match between Group-B (1) and Group-C (2) in progress on day 4 of Chakhroma Sports Association Meet at local ground, Chümoukedima town on Friday. Group-B (1) Emerged as the winner after defeating Group-C (2). The valedictory ceremony will be graced by Zhaleo Rio, advisor, Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs at 12:00 noon on Saturday.

Dimapur District Football Referee Association (DDFRA) and Wokha District Football Referee Association jointly conducting the 55th Ralan Area Sports Association Meet at Old Ralan.

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