January 27, 2020

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India displays military might on 71st R-Day

President RN Kovind, PM Modi and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro witness the Republic Day parade. (R) Transportable Satellite Terminal vehicles followed by Akash Weapon System pass through Rajpath during the parade. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): India on Sunday celebrated its 71st Republic Day with a grand display of military prowess, vibrant cultural diversity and socioeconomic progress on the majestic Rajpath where thousands of people, besides foreign dignitaries and country’s top political and military leadership witnessed the annual parade.

Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro was the chief guest for this year’s ceremony and watched the colourful parade at the historic avenue along with President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other leaders.

There were several

firsts in the celebrations this year, including the Prime Minister paying homage at the National War Memorial and the tri-service formation. Anti-satellite weapon system developed under Mission Shakti, newly-inducted stealth attack helicopter Apache and transport chopper Chinook, and artillery gun system ‘Dhanush’ were among the key military assets exhibited for the first time during the parade.

The militar y band played the national anthem with a 21-gun salute in the background as President Kovind unfurled the tricolour at the Rajpath before the start of parade.

The 90-minute extravaganza symbolic of national pride left the spectators trans-

NSCN (I-M) irked

by GoI’s actions

Governor Ravi leads R-Day celebrations in Nagaland

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has expressed dismay over the recent actions carried out by government of India (GoI) agencies, despite being in ceasefire and political dialogue for over two decades.

In a statement, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP alleged innumerable violation of Ceasefire Ground Rules by security forces and its intelligence agencies particularly the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

MIP said that the NIA, whose power has been increased in the name of checking terrorism and protecting India’s national security, had been acting with impunity and intensified its activities particularly after the “ultimatum served by the government of India’s interlocutor” in July, 2019 and the deliberate rejection of the Framework Agreement principle.

M I P a l l e ge d t h a t the agency (NIA), while protecting criminals were implicating members of the NSCN within India’s law and order Acts and Regulations, and the most recent case was that of Mrs. Alemla Jamir, cabinet kilonser, charged paradoxically of “terror funding”.

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fixed as soldiers from the three services, paramilitary and others marched down the central boulevard to the music from military bands on a sunny winter morning.

From depicting Goa’s ‘Save the frog’ campaign and Jammu and Kashmir’s ‘Back to village’ programme to Kullu Dusshera festival in Himachal Pradesh, Rath Yatra in Odisha and Iyyanar deity statue in Tamil Nadu, 22 colourful tableaux with varied themes rolled down the Rajpath.

Forty-nine children - 18 girls and 31 boys - honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar for their exceptional achievement were greeted with applause as they were driven in decorated jeeps.

Students from different schools presented cultural performances. Women power too was on full display during the celebrations.

Captain Tania Sher Gill, a fourth generation Army officer, led an all-men marching contingent of the Corps of Signals.

Women personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) performed jaw-dropping stunts as their motorbikes raced down the Rajpath.

Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, senior BJP leader L K Advani,

BJP president J P Nadda, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Justice of India S A Bobde and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those present.

The grand finale of the parade was a spectacular flypast in which around 40 aircraft took part. The main fly-past commenced with the ‘Trishul’ formation, comprising three ALH helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation.

This is for the first time that a “tri-service formation” took part in the Republic Day. The next formation comprising three Chinook helicopter flew in ‘Vic’ formation at a speed of 180 kilometres per hour and a height of 100 metres, followed by five Apache attack helicopters.

Besides this, three Dornier aircraft, C-130J Super Hercules, three C-17 Globemaster ‘Netra’, the “Eye in the Sky”, airborne early warning and control systems on Brazil-built Embraer, were also part of the flypast. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter to extend his greetings to countrymen.

“Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind,” he tweeted.

Gov dedicates Durbar Hall to Dr. Imkongliba at Raj Bhavan Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 26 (NPN): Durbar Hall at Raj Bhavan has been dedicated as ‘Dr T Imkongliba Hall’ during the “At Home” programme hosted by governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan Sunday.

Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio along with their lady wives unveiled the plaque for dedication of the Durbar Hall as Dr T Imkongliba Hall in the presence of the family members of Dr Imkongliba Ao, special invitees of the family members of Naga leaders and officials.

In his address, the governor said dedicating the Durbar Hall and naming it Dr Imkongliba Hall was a sign of respect and honour for his deeds and sacrifice.

“Your fathers and grandfathers did what was unimaginable and today the State and people are reaping the benefits. So we remain grateful to your fathers and grandfathers and today is an attempt just to say a small thank you and a modest gesture that we have not forgotten and that you will forever remain in our

RN Ravi with Neiphiu Rio, Dr. SC Jamir at the dedication programme.

hearts,” he added.

Ravi said Republic Day was an occasion to remember and pay homage to father of nation Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who through peaceful means carried on the political process leading to decolonisation of India.

While paying homage to the founding fathers of Nagaland, he said one could only imagine under what extraordinary circumstances these leaders got together, kept their heads cool and thought what was best for their people who were caught in the crossfire.

Ravi said when guns were booming, the people were caught in the cross-

fire, adding the founding fathers displayed extraordinary sense of unity through reason as Nagaland was administratively not one then.

H e a c k n ow l e d g e d their political maturity and foresight as they were not swayed by emotions, but could assess what was in the best interest of their people.

Speaking on the occasion, Rio said January 26 was a day of great significance as it was on this day in 1950 that the Constitution of India came into effect, making the country a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.

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16 Point Agreement maligned PDJESA ‘black badge’ protest Dimapur celebrates R-Day with fervour by vested interests: Dr. Jamir from February 1 Correspondent

Governor Ravi inspecting the parade contingents. (NP)

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 26 (NPN): For the first time in the State, the main Republic Day function at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza here on Sunday was held without a governor’s address.

Governor RN Ravi’s speech was broadcasted on the eve of Republic Day instead through All India Radio, Kohima and Doordarshan Kendra, Kohima.

Ravi, unfurled the national flag, took the salute and inspected a parade of 20 marching contingents at Civil Secretariat Plaza

Earlier in his address to the people of the State on the eve of 71st Republic Day on Saturday, Ravi reaffirmed people’s “unwavering commitment to the fundamental values of our constitution– Democracy, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Secularism and Justice for all”.

He reminded “those with guns, that any attempt to subdue the people with fear is doomed to fail and bound to recoil.” He urged them “to read the bold writings on the wall-and reformat themselves in tune with the reality before it is too (Cont’d on p-8) late.”

CM Chang taking the salute. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): A long with the rest of the state, 71st Republic Day was also celebrated with fervour at DDSC Stadium here Sunday with forest & climate change, justice & law minister CM Chang unfurling the Tricolour.

CM Chang in his speech highlighted key achievements made in several sectors by the State government. He also expressed the hope that the negotiations of Government of India (GoI) with various

Insurgency in North East down: Modi

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Weapons and violence cannot be a solution to any issue NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said insurgency in the North East has come down and one of the main reasons is that all issues of the region are being resolved through peaceful dialogue.

In this year’s first ‘Mann ki Baat’, the PM’s monthly radio address, Modi also appealed to all those trying to find solutions through weapons and violence to come back (to the mainstream). He said violence never resolves any issue and no problem can be worked out by creating another.

Modi appealed to those seeking to settle issues through violence to return to

the mainstream, saying they should have faith in the capabilities of India to resolve matters peacefully.

Modi urged people to together “forge a new India, where every issue is resolved on a platform of peace.”

The prime minister pointed out that a few days ago, 644 militants from eight different groups surrendered with their weapons. “Those who had strayed towards the path of violence have expressed their faith in peace and decided to become a partner in the country’s progress and return to the mainstream,” he said.

“Those who had picked up weapons thinking that violence could solve problems, now firmly believe that the only way to solve any dispute is peace and togetherness,” the prime minister said in his radio address.

The biggest reason behind the reduction in in-

surgency in the North East is that “every issue of the region is being honestly and peacefully solved through dialogue”, he said.

Noting that the 21st century is the era of knowledge, science and democracy, Modi wondered whether anyone has ever heard of a place where life has turned better due to violence.

“Have you ever heard of a place where peace and goodwill have been impediments in the quest of a good life? Violence never resolves any issue. No problem in the world can be solved by creating another problem. It can only be solved by seeking an optimal solution,” the prime minister said. Referring to the resettlement of Bru-Reang refugees in Tripura, Modi said the agreement reached between the Centre, Tripura and the Mizoram governments is a fine example of “cooperative federalism”.

Naga political groups which had concluded successfully in a positive manner would bring an early solution to the Naga political issue.

Chang also congratulated the negotiating parties and conveyed his deepest appreciation to all civil society groups and tribal organisations for their unwavering support, good wishes and cooperation to the peace process.

The minister also said the government of India deserved deepest appreciation for taking note of the unique and special status of the State and making provisions in Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 by exempting Nagaland from the purview of the Act by making it inapplicable in areas covered by Inner Line Permit (ILP) under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873.

KOHIMA, JAN 26 (NPN): Veteran Naga leader and former governor and chief minister Dr. S.C. Jamir regretted that over the years, the 16 Point Agreement that formed the basis for creation of Nagaland, had been scorned and maligned by vested interests, including those who were enjoying the fruits of Statehood.

Speaking at the “At Home” programme hosted by governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan here on Sunday, Jamir maintained that being one of the pioneers of the State, he felt it was the right forum and occasion to reveal some truths and achievements of Naga People’s Convention (NPC) which has been suppressed till today.

He regretted that some people were inclined to apply distorted logic, analyse (Cont’d on p-7) half-cooked information to

DMC lessees respond to PAC

draw faulty conclusions on matters requiring detailed and meticulous understanding .

As the lone living signatory to the 16 Point Agreement, 1960, Jamir said it was his bounden duty to place on record the undeniable reality how NPC had dedicatedly endeavoured to create a favourable political environment by lucidly highlighting the foundational basis of the legitimate demands and long-felt political aspirations of the Naga people before Government of India.

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NPF welcomes SC ruling on anti-defection law

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): NPF has welcomed Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling on the anti-defection law and for directing Parliament to rethink over the power of Speaker belonging to a particular political party in deciding petitions seeking disqualification of lawmakers.

With SC’s directive, NPF said the Parliament was to set up an independent tribunal to decide disqualification petitions within reasonable time to give teeth to the anti-defection law, instead of leaving it to speakers who continued to remain political party members either de jure or de facto.

In this regard, the opposition party urge Parliament to do away with quasi-judicial authority of a speaker in matters of disqualification petitions, as this system had proved a failure and ineffective as the (Cont’d on p-7) speaker also belonged to a

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): Responding to the 10-day ultimatum served by Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) to Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) demanding revocation of leasing out toll tax, lessees of DMC toll tax clarified that they adhere to the item rates prescribed by the government/DMC. Making a statement on behalf of all the lessees under DMC, Tokheli Kikon and Huska Sema stated that they had resolved during a meeting on Saturday to clarify to PAC’s statement, which they termed as baseless and false allegation.

Tokheli and Huska maintained that they (lessees) did not encourage illegal collection of money at check gates or inside the city, nor did the rates of commodities escalate

Dr. S. C. Jamir (NP)

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): Power Department Junior Engineers’ Service Association (PDJESA) has decided hold a “democratic protest” from February 1 by wearing “black badges” followed by mass casual leave for three days, against the state government’s failure to address their grievances.

Informing this in a press note, PDJESA president Er. L. Hekuto and general secretary Er. Razouvoyi Francis Rhakho said a representation was submitted to the government on August 19, 2019 highlighting about how the JEs of the department were made to serve in the same capacity for over 30 years, while some even retired in the same rank.

PDJESA pointed out that if the same continues, more members would be retiring without a single promotion.

particular political party and hence could be influenced by political interests. In many cases, the disqualification petition to be decided within a reasonable period of time lingered on for indefinite period, it added.

According to the party, the classic example of unreasonable and delay at hand was the disqualification petition against seven of its MLAs that had been pending at Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker’s court for the past 10 months, which it said warranted early disposal as per the directive of SC in Manipur as the case was similar.

In the recent case of Manipur Congress MLAs’ disqualification case, the three-judge bench of the apex court had directed the speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly to dispose off the case within four weeks, failing which the pe-

titioner could approach the high court (HC). In general terms, the apex court had given direction that speakers should not sit over disqualification petition for more than three months NPF said it was of the strong view that this judgment of Supreme Court would compel all political parties to have a serious thought for giving effect to the provisions of Tenth Schedule in its true earnest.

The party also urged Parliament to seriously consider, as advised by SC, amending the constitution to substitute speakers of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies under Tenth Schedule with a “Permanent Tribunal”, which could be headed by a retired SC judge or a retired chief justice of a HC or some independent mechanism to ensure that such disputes were decided swiftly and impartially.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 27

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

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Guwahati Partly sunny Imphal

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Itanagar Partly sunny

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Zunheboto A couple of showers

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DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): A monthly English magazine “Greenland Nagaland” was formally launched on January 26 at the Circuit House, Dimapur by minister of Forest and Climate Change, Justice and Law, Nagaland, C.M. Chang.

Speaking as the special guest at the launching programme, the minister felt that the magazine would go a long way and hoped that it would never fail. While appreciating the launching of the monthly English magazine in the state, Chang said that it should be a channel and a torch bearer for the benefit of the people.

Chang opined that Nagas were mostly confined within themselves with lesser focus on the outside world, whereby he expressed hope that the magazine would enable Nagas to explore more internally and externally to

ensure the well-being and prosperity of the people.

Having confidence on the highly experienced editor, Dr. Swaraj Mukherjee and staff, the minister wished that it would continue to grow and reach greater heights. Citing example of the progress of local dailies in the state, he pointed out that the magazine should be apolitical, wherein people will accept and circulation will increase accordingly.

He maintained that it should

help enhance tourism and investment in the state and further urged the gathering to join hands to make the state prosper more.

Guest of honour, advisor Urban Development and Municipal Affairs department, Dr. Nicky Kire and editor of Greenland Nagaland, Dr. Swaraj Mukherjee also spoke during the programme. Programme was chaired by secretary DAN, Pangzangkokba, invocation was offered by

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DIMAPUR: Sensitization programme on harmful effects of tobacco and COTPA Act 2003, was held at Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC) Zunheboto during “Youth committee special service” under the theme “Oath to serve” on January 25.

A press release from district media officer, CMO office, Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie, stated that deputy CMO, Zunheboto, Dr. K. Akaho Sema, addressing the gathering, stated that tobacco contributes to most of leading causes of death in the world. He stated that tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting heart, liver and lungs. He encouraged participants to do away with use of tobacco and motivated participants to be role model by not indulging in tobacco products.

Dental surgeon District Hospital, Zunheboto, Dr. Easther Chophy Ngullie, elaborated about COTPA 2003 Act and presented detailed presentation about Section IV to IX. She encouraged youths to create awareness and also stated that all government offices under Zunheboto were declared as tobacco free zone. Hantsula Yim invoked God’s blessings, while a special song was presented by YCM.

assistant parish priest Holy Cross Dimapur, Rev. Fr. Yanpvuthung and vote of thanks was proposed by chairman DAN, A. Nyamnyei Konyak.

The magazine “Greenland Nagaland” is an initiative of the Development Authority Nagaland (DAN), an autonomous public sector organisation of Nagaland.

The magazine focusses on “Taking Nagaland to the world and bringing the world to Nagaland”.

DIMAPUR: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day, president’s police medal for distinguished service & police medal for meritorious service were awarded to the following persons: President’s police Medal (PPM) for distinguished service was awarded to Liremo Tsopoe Lotha, IGP (Trg. &Bdr.); Police medal (PM) for meritorious service were awarded to Tokiumong Yimchunger, IGP (NAP) Nagaland, Kohima; Chuba Walling, dy. commandant, 9th NAP (IR), Bn. Saijing; Rishamo Philip Yanthan, UBI, OC,PS-II, DEF, Mokokchung, Nagaland.

G ove r n o r ’s g o l d medal were awarded to M. Yambemo Humtsoe, SDPO (N), Kohima; K. Thavaseelan, dy. commissioner, Mon; Thejavizo Nakhro, NCS, EAC, Chumoukedima; Vilelie Khamo, contractor; Lemsachenlok Society Longleng (NGO) and North East

Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA), Nagaland (NGO).

Union home minister medal for excellence in police training for indoor and outdoor category (2018-19) were awarded to: Indoor category- Lulen Singson, UBSI, Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS); Achila M. Jamir, ASI, Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS).

Outdoor categor yMhasinuo Tepa, Naik, 15th NAP (IR) BN attached to NPTS; Bendangwati Phom, Havildar, Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC) The following were awarded governors commendation cer tificate: Bongkhao Konyak, ASI, DEF, Dimapur; Samzai, LDA, DC Office, Peren; Er. Petechetuo Miasalhou, Principal, NTTC, Industries& Commerce Deptt; Dr. Sivakumar, dy. director, Weavers Service Centre, Dimapur, Industries &

Commerce Deptt; Kuolie Mere, press relations officer (IPR Deptt), Nagaland house, New Delhi; Kekuo, Office Peon, Home Deptt; Yetachu, post commander, Havildar Major, Village Guard, Reguri village, Meluri; Opangyanger Ao, sanitation inspector, office of the Chumukedima Town Council, Dimapur and Mase Angami, dak runner, office of the commissioner, Nagaland.

Health & Family department also awarded commendation certificate to the following health care facilities based on the active community participation in the management and delivery of Health care services in the district of Kohima: Tsemenyu Community Health Centre; SechüZubza Primary Health Centre; Thizama Sub- Health Centre. Health care centres have been awarded a certificate and cash amount of Rs. 50,000, Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively.

SASU conducts 70th literary-cum-cultural Day Correspondent

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KO H I M A , JA N 2 6 (NPN): Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU) conducted its 70th annual literary-cum-cultural day under the theme “Indiginization” at Sakhabama village on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Daso Paphino said that many indigenous people in the world today suffered from the loss of their culture, and language due to the coming of Christianity and were unfortunate to have had missionaries imAwareness programme on North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) was posed their western culture held in Mon district, by the department of Industries and Commerce under District and called it a Christian Industries Centre (DIC) Mon on January 23. (DIC Mon) way of life on the people

they went to convert.

He however said that “one of the reasons of how, we Nagas managed to keep many of our forefather’s traditions is due to the similarity of our cultural and traditional heritage with the practices of the old testament, and the religious beliefs of the Jewish people.”

Stating that Nagas were at a crossroad, he said some feel very privileged and blessed to see development taking place rapidly in all forms and shapes, whereas some feel unsettled because of the risk of losing one’s language, traditional Daso Paphino speaking on habits and even culture. the occasion. (NP)

Late Melhüpra Vero laid to rest at Runguzu Nasa KOHIMA: Thousands of people turned up at the funeral service and paid their last respect to Padmashree Melhüpra Vero (M. Vero), ex-MP who was laid to rest at Runguzu Nasa under Chozuba sub-division of Phek district on Sunday.

Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Mikha Kenye, Sumi Hoho former president Huska Yepthomi, MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, ex-MLA Nuzota Swuro, CPO former president Pusazo Lürüo and Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K. Therie spoke during the funeral service. Family members Zhothisa Dawhuo, director, State Lotteries, Zhovehü Lohe, former speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly and Ranyi Vero also spoke.

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, general secretary Nagaland Baptist

DLSAs visit Observation Homes DIMAPUR: Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) headed by chief judicial magistrate & secretary KDLSA Phuleto Yeptho, visited Observation Home Kohima along with two panel lawyers on January 23.

A press release by NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, the team had an interaction with the JCWL, superintendent and counsellor of Observation Home (OH).

During the visit it was found that total number of fourteen cases was registered in the year 2019, one wherein six cases were disposed and eight are on bail and waiting for final investigation report (FIR). Total number of three cases was registered in the year 2020, wherein two JCWL are on bail and one is in Observation Home.

Dimapur DLSA team led by secretary Ajongba Imchen visited the Observation Home located at Chumukedima on January 22. During the visit the secretary interacted with the staff and children. Presently there are three children at the Observation Home.

Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) led by secretary ZDLSA Wokono Yhoshii, along with project assistant & panel lawyer ZDLSA visited Observation Home, Zunheboto & Mount Carmel Home Sukhalu village under zunheboto district on January 20. Team also interacted with the staff & children at Observation Home & Mount Carmel Home.

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Minister, CM Chang with advisor UD & MAD, Dr. Nicky Kire and others unveiling the monthly English magazine on Sunday at Circuit House Dimapur. (NP)

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‘Greenland Nagaland’ launched Awards on the occasion of Republic Day

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

Church Council ministered the funeral rites. M. Vero (19322020), the first Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland and also recipient of Padma Shree in 2006 passed away on January 24 in Dimapur.

Meanwhile, Naga Hoho (NH) expressed deep pain and sorrow at the demise of late Melhüpra Vero who passed away on January 24 at his residence Walford, Dimapur. Naga Hoho in a condolence by president H. K. Zhimomi and general secretary, K. Elu Ndang stated that, Naga society has lost a great soul and a man of integrity, creating a vacuum which cannot be filled.

NH stated that late Vero had larger goals and commitments in his mind and heart in providing leadership to the Nagas. Naga Hoho conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and that the departed soul rest in the arms of Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho conducting funeral service of late M. Vero on January 26 at Runguzu Almighty God. Nasa.

O n l a n g u a ge, t h e speaker expounded on the importance of speaking “mother tongue fluently and without shame” and on music he said that one must preserve traditional music while creating new music.

Earlier, SASU president Virato Naleo delivered the presidential address.

The event featured cultural competitions like tati (duet), war cry, folktale and other literary competitions like essay, story writing, painting and photography based on the theme. Onokü was adjudged Mr. SASU and Diezeno Chüzho as Miss SASU.

news in Brief DSSATA emergency meet: Dimapur Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (DSSATA) has convened emergency house meeting on January 27, 2 p.m at orchid hall, Hotel Saramati. Members have been requested to attend the meeting and bring along their membership fee. One may contact at 9862397783/8729959484.

74th anniversary of NNC formation: Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be observing the 74th anniversary of NNC formation on February 2, 1 p.m at peace hall, Chedema. All are invited to participate on the occasion of this historic day. All regions/regional councils have also been requested to observe this historic day in their respective regions. Those regions unable to observe in their respective regions are urged to observe with the center at peace hall, Chedema.

‘10th National Voters Day’ observed across Nagaland DIMAPUR: National voters day (NVD) was observed all over Nagaland on January 25 in various districts.

Mon: In Mon the event was celebrated at the conference hall of deputy commissioner, Mon on January 25.

According to DIPR report, during the programme, SDO (C) & AERO 43rd Tapi AC Chumlamo Humtsoe read the massage of chief election commissioner of India.

Newly enrolled electors and PwDs of the district were also felicitated during the occasion.

Best BLO for the year 2019 in respect of Mon district were awarded namely, Jakto Konyak, G/T GMS Oting village under 41–Tizit AC; Henyong Konyak, A/T GHS Wakching HQ under 42-Wakching AC; R. K. Nomita Dev Konyak, A/T GPS Mon ‘C’ under 43- Tapi AC; P. Wanglang Konyak, H&PET, GMS Sheangha Wamsa village under 44-Phomching AC; Phopa Konyak, A/T GPS Chingkao Chingnyu under 45-Tehok AC; S. Thopong

Konyak, sectional assistant PWD (R&B) Mon under 46-Mon Town AC; Lemwang Konyak, S/A PWD (R&B) Aboi under 47-Aboi AC; E. Yanggang Konyak, A/T GPS Yonghong village under 48-Moka AC and H. Khoney Konyak, G/T EBRC Tobu under 55-Tobu AC. SDO (C) & AERO 46th Mon town AC Illika Zhimomi administrated voters’ pledge undertaking during the programme. Vote of thanks was spoken by AEO, Mon Chisho K Swu. Phek: Sachin Jaiswal deputy commissioner & district election officer, Phek was the guest of honour. Programme was chaired by Imliakum Sanglir, EAC, Phek Hq, invocation by Nusakho Chiero, associate pastor, PTBC, significance of NVD was shared by Tsuktimar Jamir, ADC & ERO Phek.

Best booth level officer of 19-Phek AC was awarded

by DC & DEO, Phek and also distribution of EPIC/ badge to newly enrolled electors was held at the programme. Administration of

NVD pledge was also taken

by DC & DEO, Phek.

Tuensang: Tuensang district celebrated NVD in collaboration with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) at CKS hall, Tuensang town with SDPO Tuensang Dr. Pritpal Kaur as the special guest. District icon, SVEEP Mongshai and district icon, PWDs Chimong also spoke on the occasion. SDO (Civil) Tuensang initiated the NVD pledge and message from ECI was read out.

Twenty new enrolled girl voters were felicitated along with the 7 best BLOs. Welcome address was said

by EAC Kevithetho Rose in the programme chaired by LDA election office Noktsula. Vote of thanks delivered

by AEO Renben Mozhui.

Aboi: NVD was observed at ADC conference hall Aboi, wherein ADC Aboi Ajit kumar Ranjan read out CEC message and distributed voters ID for the newly enrolled members. SDO (Soil) Shoyan Konyak administered the NVD pledged.

Pughoboto: Programme was held at the ADC & DEO office Pughoboto.

ADC & DEO Pughoboto T. Moa Lemtor congratulated the new enrolled voters and read out the message from the ECI. SDO Civil & ERO, Pughoboto, Tiayanger Jamir spoke on the significance of NVD. ADC & DEO Pughoboto distributed the EPIC card to newly enrolled voters.

Best BLO Award 2020 under the 13 A/C Pughoboto was awarded to BLO 26 P/S Laza Khuluqa Tokiho Swu. Participants also read out the NVD pledge administered

by ADC & DEO Pughoboto.

Programme was chaired by EAC & AERO, Pughoboto Luchui Fithu.

Bhandari: Programme was held at the conference hall of the ADC Bhandari.

Tiameren Chang ADC Bhandari read out the voters day speech of the ECI. Newly enrolled voters were felicitated and electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) cards were handed over to them.

Best booth level award was

given to BLO part no 40/33, Mhayamo Patton, primary teacher Ralan old. Dr. Riku Khutso EAC, Bhandari said that the BLOs have done exceptionally well in creating voters awareness and enrolling new voters in their respective areas. He also led in administering the voters pledge.

Noklak: Noklak celebrated in collaboration with the BBBP Noklak block at the KTC hall, ADC office premise Noklak. RO of 56 AC, M. Chaitanya Prasad speaking on the occasion highlighted the importance of well-informed electorate in democracy.

10 first time female voters (18-19 years) were felicitated. Citations were handed out by the RO and the president of KMH (Khiamniungan Miniu Hoikham) Khiamniungan Mothers Association. Programme was chaired by EAC Hq. Yithachu Thur. Pledge was administered by L. Mongo Khiamniungan, EAC. Thonoknyu: The programme was chaired by

Kamthong BLO, supervisor 57th AC. Newly enrolled electors were felicitated. C. Phuniang SDO civil encouraged the gathering to exercise their right of franchise in a fair, free and without any prejudice and vices to build a strong democracy.

Thonoknyu Town Students’ Union presented special song followed by undertaking of voters’ pledge administered by the SDO Civil.

Tening: Tening observed the programme at town hall, Tening. Rhosietho Nguori, ADC Tening read out the message. Tumben, EAC gave the keynote address and also led in taking the pledge. Mezikambo of 6/56 of 6th Tening AC was selected as best BLO. Aghunato: Programme was held at ADC office complex. EAC Vitoka Yeptho read out the voters day speech. EAC also awarded a commendation certificate to Ghutoshe Yepthomi BLO for his sincerity and best performance. Vote of thanks was delivered by Tokhei K. Awomi LDA. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

71st Republic Day celebrated across the state

Neiba Kronu Longleng (NP)

Jacob Zhimomi Mokokchung (NP)

Toshi Wungtung Shamator (DIPR)

G. Kaiti Aye Zunheboto (DIPR)

Metsubo Jamir Tuensang (DIPR)

N. Bongkhao Konyak Peren (DIPR)

P. Paiwang Konyak Wokha (DIPR)

S. Pangnyu Phom Mon (DIPR)

Tongpang Ozukum Phek (DIPR)

Zhaleo Rio Medziphema (DIPR)

Mmhonlumo Kikon Bhandari (DIPR)

H. Haiying Noklak (DIPR)

V Kashiho Sangtam Kiphire (NP)

Tovihoto Ayemi Tseminyu (DIPR)

Imnatiba Meluri (DIPR)

Kazheto Kinimi Niuland (DIPR)

Abhinav Shivam, Pungro

Arikumba, Atoizu

TL Kisumong Tikhir, Satakha

Er. Zale Neikha, Tizit

Nagaland Police personnel at Changtongya Town.

DHYO at Neighbourhood Children’s Home, Dimapur.

IRCS Dimapur district at BYRC, Dimapur.

NCSU at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima.

DDCF at Asha Bhavan, Vidima Village, Chumukedima.

DBSU at its office premises.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the nation, the 71st Republic Day was celebrated across Nagaland on January 26 under various districts.

Longleng: Minister for Planning, Land Revenue & Parliamentary Affairs Nagaland, Neiba Kronu was the special guest at Longleng. National anthem was presented by Longleng Town Students’ Union (LTSU). Parade contingents of the celebration included, DEF Longleng, 12th.NAP (IR), Village Guards Longleng HQ, Village Guard Hukphang Village, Bautung Government higher Secondary School Longleng, (Students’ Police Cadet) and Yingli College Longleng.

The parade was commanded

by Impung Chang, SDPO Longleng. Special guest presented commendation certificate along with cash to the individuals in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication in the management of health care and timely service delivery to the needy. Awards went to the staffs of Tangha Sub Centre, Yongnyah PHC and Yachem CHC under Longleng district. Special guest was accompanied by B. S. Nganlang Phom, MLA and chairman DPDB Longleng.

(Correspondent) Mokokchung: In Mokokchung the programme was graced by Jacob Zhimomi, minister of PHED at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. He unfurled the national flag and inspected the republic day parade.

Programme witnessed entertainment and cultural activities participated by various schools and cultural clubs respectively. Altogether there were 7 parade contingents, with parade commandant, Lipoktemsu, A/C 2nd NAP BN and 2nd I/C, ABI Sihu Semou Angami, SM RHQ, Mkg. Awards to deserving individuals and institutes were given: Under the Directorate of H & FW, best CHC award to Tuli, best PHC award to Mongseny-

rade ground Tuensang, with Metsubo Jamir, minister of Rural Development as the special guest. The parade review of the event was done by Bharat Laxman Markad, SP Tuensang. Ten contingents took part in the republic day parade headed

by I Bunglang Chang Dy. SP as parade commander ABI C and Issak Chang as 2nd in command. Contingents included DEF Tuensang, VG Tuensang Village, VG Kuthur, Home Guards, ExServicemen, NCC Tuensang, SPC GHSS Thangjam, Bharat Scouts & Guides, 28th AR Pipe Band and 3rd NAP Pipe Band. District commendation awards were given to R. Akila Rothrong SDO (Agri), Ghokily Sema asst. nursing superintendent DH Tuensang, M. Chelim Khiam constable district jail Tuensang and Thsathrongse peon EE PHED Tuesang.

Medical award were given to CHC Noklak, PHC Longpang and sub center Chingmei.

Peren: In Peren advisor of Department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA), N. Bongkhao Konyak was the special guest. Parade contingents comprising of 36th Assam Rifles (Band Platoon) Jalukie, DEF Peren, 9th IRB Saijang, NCC Senior Wing (Girls) Peren Govt. College, Sainik School Punglwa, GHSS Peren and All St. Hr. Sec. School Peren took part. Medical department was felicitated as the best performing health units under Peren district while best frontline workers under BBBP were also felicitated.

Recipients of the best performing health units were community health centre Jalukie, primary health centre Ahthibung and sub-centre Samziuram and recipients of the best frontline workers under BBBP were Igutzeule (anganwadi worker Jalukie town), Agum Hau (ASHA worker Jalukie-B) and CHILDLINE 1098 Peren.

Wokha: In Wokha the occasion was held at local ground with minister of

special guest. Parade commander ABI Lanutemsu Ao led the participating contingents including 11th NAP (IR), NCC Girls SFS, SFS School Boys, GHSS Medziphema and 41 AR Pipe Band.

Bhandari: In Bhandari sub division headquarter Mhonlumo Kikon, advisor, Information Technology, Science & Technology and New & Renewable Energy was the special guest.

Parade contingents comprising of 7th NAP Bn, DBHSS students, DBHSS boys, DBHSS girls, GHSS Bhandari and 7th NAP unit school Bhandari was led by parade commander N. Wochothung Patton, ABSI 7th NAP Bhandari.

Noklak: In Noklak programme was held at public ground, Noklak with advisor of Prisons, Printing & Stationary, H. Haiying as special guest. Parade contingents consisted of 3rd NAP, Waoshu VG, Langnok VG, Centre Pensioner Union, GHSS, CHS, St. Paul School.

Shamator: Advisor, IPR, SCERT & VG, Toshi Wungtung was the chief guest. March pass was participated by Shamator Town VG, Sangphur VG, Muleangr VG and Shamator College. Other highlights included Folk song by DB led by Topong DB, and pipe band display by 45th AR. Shamator.

Tseminyu: Advisor of Power, Tovihoto Ayemi was special guest on the occasion. Four contingents was led by parade commander ABSI Khakhu Sema of 4th NAP ‘B’ coy Tseminyu.

Meluri: Advisor of Industries & Commerce, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Labour & Employment, Imnatiba graced the function as special guest.

Parade contingents namely VGs of New Akhegwo, VGs of Akhegwo village, VGs of Matikhrü village, VGs of Lephory village, 5th NAP of Meluri and piper band of Meluri VGs participated.

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imti and best sub-centre to Mopungchuket; Award under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), ambassador for girl child, Yongkongsangla (GHS Chuchuyimlang), Temjensula (Senayangba GHSS, Ungma) and Imsenkala Lkr (Queen Mary HSS). Local champions, Dr, Anungla Aier (Salangtem Ward, Mokokchung), Rongsenlemla (Artang Ward).

Girl/women achievers, academics: Tiarenla (GHS Dilong), Sports: Imlikumla (Town HSS), Entrepreneurship: Sungjemenla (proprietor of Signum, designing and tailoring), Farming: TemjensanglaLkr (Kinunger village), Culture: Sowazungla (Ungma village). (Correspondent) Kiphire: RD was celebrated at public ground Kiphire with minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining V. Kashiho Sangtam as the host. Minister reviewed the parade and unfurled the national flag and read out the Republic Day speech during the occasion. Parade contingents were from 7th Assam Rifle, DEF Kiphire,Village Guard Kiphire, Zisaji Presidency College, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Loyola Hr. Sec. School , Good Shepherd High School Kiphire & band party from the Phulungre Village Guard Kiphire. (Correspondent) Zunheboto: Zunheboto district celebrated the day, where minister of Agriculture and Co-operation G. Kaito Aye unfurled the national flag. Highlights of the programme included parade by six (6) contingents led by 1st commander Kahuto, assistant commandant 8 NAP Naltoqa and 2nd Commander Taka Temjen, inspector DEF Zunheboto.

Prizes were given for best community health center, best public health center and sub-health center which were won by Aghunato, Suruhoto and Sapotimi respectively.

Tuensang: Tuensang district celebrated at pa-

Transport, Civil Aviation & Railways, Land Resources, P. Paiwang Konyak at the chief guest. Eight parade contingents including pipe band from 40 AR took part in the march pass led by assistant commandant 7th NAP N. Jami and parade 2 i/c ABSI MhabemoNgullie. Highlights of the programme included folk song by Wokha district Differently Abled Persons Association, Wokha Town Elders Women Union, folk dance

by Santhan Cultural troupe, music yoga demonstration

by JNV Chukitong, special number by Ethungbeni Tsanglao winner of Rising Star 2019.

Mon: Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom unfurled the national flag at local ground Mon Headquarter.

Contingents of 6th NAP BN Tizit, DEF Mon, Village Guards, Ex-Service Men, Konjong HSS NCC, DBS Bharat Scouts and Guides and 6th NAP Pipe Banwere led by parade commander asst. commandant Tiamongba 6th NAP, parade 2 i/c ABI Ngampong DEF Mon, parade CHM hav. Tankai DEF Mon, flagman hav.

Mayangmetong DEF Mon, inspection car Naik. L.S. Issac DEF Mon and working cammander hav. Lempa DEF Mon. Phek: The occasion was held at Phek Local ground with minister of Housing & Mechanical, Tongpang Ozukum as the chief guest. 11 parade contingents took part. Special acknowledgement was given to Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, CHC Meluri, PHC Poruba and sub-center Phek village.

Other highlights included special appearance by divine dancers, folk Song (quartet) sung by PGC, Phek, folk song and folk dance by Mission Compound Colony, Phek town and Kutsapo Cultural Troupe.

Medziphema: Advisor of Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio graced the occasion as the

Niuland: In Nuiland, advisor CAWD, NSDMA Kazheto Kinimi was the special guest. Six parade contingents took part.

Pungro: Chief guest Abhinav Shivam ADC Pungro hoisted the national flag at public ground Pungro town, followed by the inspection of parade contingents. The contingents were Village Guard Pungro, Little flower school, Christians School, Govt. Higher Sec. School , Saramati School, Mount Horse Baptist School Pungro and beating of retreat by the Zhimkiur V.G village.

NCSU: Nagaland Contractor & Suppliers Union (NCSU) visited Naga Hospital Authority Kohima led by NCSU president Pele Khezhie. Necessary arrangements were made by the managing director NHAK Dr Thorise Katiry and nurses.

DDCF: Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) office bearers led by its president Yibemo Kikon visited Asha Bhavan, located at Vidima village Chumukdima Dimapur and donated them with some cash and kind. DDCF officials met and interacted with the children and the inmates and also met Asha Bhavan, director Albert Yore and his wife Ivonne Yore.

KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) visited the Kripa Foundation Centre Kohima on the occasion. KPC general secretary, Atono Tsükrü Kense delivered a brief speech on the occasion and explained the reason behind the good-will visitation. Altogether, 12 members of the club participated in the visitation.

PVHSSD: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School Dimapur (PVHSSD) observed the day with principal Monoj Bhattacharjee, wherein he advised students should be mentally and physically well prepared for attending common goal in life.

RCD: Rotary Club of

Dimapur (RCD) installed at DDSC stadium drinking water facilities for the people present to witness the RD. Rotary Dimapur along with Inner Wheel Club and Rotaractors also joined in hoisting the national flag and celebrated the occasion at Rotary Centre.

173 BN CRPF, Dimapur: 173 Bn CRPF celebrated at unit headquarter at Airfield, Dimapur. Vishnu Gautam, Commandant hoisted the national flag and gave a brief speech.

Programme was attended by all ranks and children of Nagaland Orphanage Home, Diphupar.

GUD & GSUD: Gorkha Union Dimapur (GUD) & Gorkha Students’ Union Dimapur (GSUD) visited St. Joshep Orphanage Home hosted by chairman Kumar Subbha DGU. D H YO : D i m a p u r Hindu Youth Organisation (DHYO) celebrated the day at Neighbourhood Children’s Home Dimapur, with hoisting national flag

by Pintu Ghosh gen. secretary BJP minority morcha state.

IRCS Dimapur district branch: IRCS Dimapur district branch Nagaland visited Bethesda Youth Rehabilitation Center, Dimapur led by chairman Chandu Agarwal, vice-chairman Ajay Sethi & honorary secretary K. K. Paul. All the inmates of the center were present with programme officer of the center Longshi.

SSP: Sainik School Punglwa celebrated with Gp Capt Prasun Basu, principal of the school as the chief guest. Chief guest exhorted the cadets to fulfil Mahatma Gandhiji and Dr BR Ambedkar’s dream of a free and Republic India.

Dimapur Bongs: Dimapur Bongs celebrated the occasion by sponsoring the admission fees of altogether 23 needy and meritorious students. Dimapur Bongs also visited the Spring Buds Orphanage Home, 5th Mile, Sovima, Dimapur.

DBSU: Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union (DBSU) celebrated the day at its office premises. DBSU president Rajen Roy unfurled the tricolour on the occasion, in the presence of all the members and office bearers.

Satakha: In Satakha programme was held at public ground with ADC Satakha TL Kisumong Tikhir, NCS, as special guest. Six parade contingents were led

by ABSI, Lani Temjenm, followed by special song

by Limiti Muru and cultural presentation by schools colony STH. Changtongya Town: In Changtongya town, programme was at SDO (C) office complex, where SDO (C) Moakumzuk Tzudir unfurled the national flag and salutation by I/c OC Police Station Changtongya town. National Anthem was sung by Christian Standard Higher Secondary School Changtongya town.

Atoizu: Atoizu ADC Hq celebrated at Atoizu public ground with ADC Atoizu Arikumba as special guest. Highlights of the programme was unfurling of the national flag and speech by special guest, entertainment presentation by SUAT and KPA groups and OC, OP Atoizu concluded the programme with beating of retreat.

Tizit: Er. Zale Neikha advisor, Youth Resources and Sports hoisted the national flag at local ground Tizit and received salute from Tizit battalions.

DPS: Delhi Public School Dimapur (DPS) observed the day with B.K Nanda, principal, faculty, staff members and students.

COVS& AH: College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (COVS&AH) Jalukie, celebrated the day by unfurling the national flag by dean Dr Capt G Dhanan Jaya Rao in the presence of students, faculty and staff of the college.

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ULFA (I) claims responsibility for Assam blasts

Security forces personnel cordon off the site of blasts which took place at a garbage dumping area at Graham Bazar, in Dibrugarh on Sunday. (PTI) Guwahati, Jan 26 (PTI): Four powerful explosions, three in Dibrugarh and one in Charaideo districts, rocked Upper Assam on Sunday morning, as the country celebrated its 71st Republic Day. Banned outfit ULFA (Independent) has claimed responsibility for the blasts.

All four blasts occurred in a span of 10 minutes—between 8.15 and 8.25 am, a police officer said.

There has been no report of any casualty, as the Republic Day being a holiday, people were mostly indoors, he said.

The first blast was reported outside a shop at

Teokghat in Sonari police station area of Charaideo district.

Three explosions followed soon after in Dibrugarh district—two at Graham Bazar and the AT Road, beside a gurudwara, and another at the oil town of Duliajan Tiniali, just 100 metres from the local police station, Additional

Superintendent of Police (ASP) Padmanabh Barua told PTI. CCTV footages available at Duliajan Tiniali showed two motorcycleborne youths lobbed a grenade and sped away, the ASP explained.

The blasts at Graham Bazar and AT Road were carried out with time-in-

duced Improvised Explosive Devices, he stated.

Senior police officers have rushed to the site of the explosions and a probe has been initiated, Barua added.

The ULFA(I), along with several other proscribed outfits in the Northeast, had called for a boycott of the Republic Day celebrations.

Taking to Twitter, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemned the blasts and vowed to take strong action against the culprits.

“Strongly condemn the bomb blasts in a few places of Assam. This cowardly attempt to create terror on a sacred day only exhibits the frustration of the terror groups after their total rejection by the people. Our Govt will take the sternest action to bring the culprits to book,” he tweeted.

A source in the Chief Minister’s office said Sonowal has asked Assam Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta to deal with the situation and nab the culprits involved in the explosions at the earliest.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

Government trying to develop connectivity: Tripura Governor Agartala, Jan 26 (PTI): The 71st Republic Day was celebrated in Tripura with Governor Ramesh Bais unfurling the national flag at the Assam Rifles ground here on Sunday.

In his speech, the governor said bilateral relation with neighbouring Bangladesh is cordial and governments endeavour is to develop connectivity through the neighbouring country which would help the state as well as the entire north east to prosper in the long run.

Bais said many projects of connectivity through Bangladesh such as the 15km long AgartalaAkhaura rail line and a new waterway through the river Gomati in Sipahijala district would boost connectivity and trade between the two countries.

Access to Chittagong port would open a new vista of connectivity between Indias North-East and Bangladesh, he said.

The Chittagong port is just 57-km from Tripuras southern-most border town of Sabroom.

Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais inspects a guard of honour during the 71st Republic Day parade, in Agartala on Sunday. (PTI) The gover nor said Tripura was following the HIRA (highways, internet, roadways and airways) for development and added the state has achieved success considerably in organic farming.

He said 9,000 farmers were given government assistance to encourage organic farming.

The recently signed agreement between Tripura, Mizoram, Central government and the representatives of Bru community sheltered in six rehabilita-

tion camps in the state is an important step toward solving the ethnic problem, Bais said.

Colourful parade by the police along with decorated tableaux portraying the state’s culture and heritage were highlights of the official Republic Day programme, which was attended by Chief Minister Biplab Deb and other senior officials.

Various developmental programmes of the government were also showcased in the parade.

Vision 2030 to transform M’laya: CM Manipur celebrates R-Day amid boycott, strikes

S hillo ng, Jan 2 6 (IANS): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday that his government’s “Vision 2030” is designed to transform the state into a high-income Indian state and improve the well-being of every single individual in.

After unfurling the tricolour at the 71st Republic Day celebrations at the Polo Ground in the state capital, the Chief Minister told the gathering that “Vision 2030” has six core pillars - human development, primary sector rejuvenation, infrastructure expansion, entrepreneurship promotion, environmental protection and governance reform.

“A lot of work has been done on each of these pillars in the last two years,” Sangma said.

Sagma unfurled the national flag here as Nagaland Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi, who has additional charge of Meghalaya, was busy in Kohima in connection with the Republic Day celebrations in

Nagaland.

Sangma, in his address, said that the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government has a clear roadmap for the state to move forward in the next three years by building on its own strengths.

The Chief Minister also said that a skill development plan has been executed for the youth though various programs, including the Asian Development Bank funded scheme - Supporting Human Resources in Meghalaya.

Speaking on the recently launched unique soft skills development program called “Aspire Meghalaya”, wherein around 5,000 youth from Meghalaya are being trained, he said that these soft skills improve confidence levels and the communication abilities of the youth and the programme would cover more young people this year.

“With the launching of PRIME (Promotion and Incubation of Market-Driven Enterprises) scheme, the

government is keen to reach out to and support all the enterprising youths of the state,” he said.

Under the PRIME programme, all three categories of entrepreneurs - Startup, Nano and Livelihood - are being incubated in a systematic way.

“PRIME hubs would be set up in all district and block headquarters and these hubs would be managed professionally and would be vibrant spaces for innovation and knowledge sharing,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is designing a funding program to support entrepreneurs, while a fund of Rs 10 crore has been created for this purpose.

“Entre preneurship would be the key driver of growth and employment in the coming years in Meghalaya,” he added.

A colourful display of tableaus by different government departments, cultural dances and songs marked the celebrations.

Correspondent IMPHAL, Jan 26: Manipur joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 71st Republic Day of India on Sunday amid tightened security measures in view of the boycott and general strike calls given by insurgent groups.

Like each year, empty streets greeted the Republic Day parades which were held in the state capital and headquarters of all the districts and sub-divisions.

The colourful state level celebration function was held at the historic Kangla Fort with Governor Dr Najma Heptulla hoisting the tri-colour flag of the country.

The celebration began with the Governor unfurling the national flag and inspecting the guard of honour.

She then took salute from 118 different march past contingents including uniformed services, schools, colleges and

‘Learning Assamese till Class 10 must for govt jobs’ Guwahati, Jan 26 (PTI): Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that Assamese will be made a compulsory subject in all schools of the state and only those who have studied the language till Class 10 will be eligible for its government jobs.

Sarma, however, clarified that the rule will be applicable to all areas in the state, barring the three Barak Valley districts and the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD), where similar clauses will be introduced for Bengali and Bodo languages respectively.

The state cabinet has taken a decision to make Assamese a mandatory subject in all mediums of schools and a bill will be tabled in the Assembly in this regard during the Budget session, the minister told reporters on Saturday.

He also said that his two children, who study outside the state, will not be eligible for any Assam government job as they have not studied the language in school.

Sarma said the state will spend Rs 3,000 crore to revamp education infrastructure in the state.

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Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects a guard of honour during the 71st Republic Day parade in Nagaon. (PTI) 8,000 in the secondary level will be filled within the next six months,” he said.

In the higher education sector, 30 new colleges will be provincialised and 900 teaching and nonteaching posts regularised, the minister said.

“There are around 42,000 teachers working under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and the state government will address issues of pay parity, security of tenure and medical reimbursements over the next six months,” he said.

Among other measures, introduction of science stream in colleges, the establishment of 100

high schools in the tea garden areas and upgrading of high schools to higher secondary schools are also on the cards, Sarma explained.

The state government has decided to give four sets of uniforms to students of Classes 1 to 8 and two sets for those of Classes 9 and 10, he added.

Minister, MLA shown black flags by anti-CAA agitators Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP legislator Angoorlata Deka were shown black flags by anti-CAA protesters at two different locations in

the state on Sunday, when they were on their way to attend Republic Day programmes.

Sarma, who is also the North-East Democratic Alliance convener, was heading towards Nurul Amin stadium in Nagaon district, when AASU and AJYCP members rushed towards his convoy and raised ‘go back’ and ‘CAA Ami namanu’ (we do not accept CAA) slogans, while waving black flags at him.

They agitators were, however, overpowered by police and taken into custody.

The minister had, on an earlier occasion, said he “sees white even when black flags are waved”.

In Kamrup district, Deka, BJP MLA from Nagaon’s Batadrava constituency, was also greeted with protests and black flags by AASU activists, according to reports.

The legislator had to make her way through the agitation to the reach the venue.

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), enacted last month, had triggered widespread protests across Assam, as people feared that their identity and culture might be at stake if illegal settlers from neighbouring Bangladesh were made legal residents.

bands platoons, 17 cultural troupes and 16 tableaux of different government departments.

On the occasion, the Governor handed out President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Police Medal for Meritorious Service and Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training to 11 police and Manipur Rifles personnel.

While delivering the vote of thanks, state chief minister N Biren Singh said that his government was working to make the state peaceful and prosperous.

He further stressed that his government was striving towards inclusive and all round development for both hills and valley with a sense of unity, peace and harmony.

He said that the participation of all communities in the Republic Day parade signified the revival of the close bond between people of different communities residing in the state.

Manipur Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla inspects the guard of honour. (NP) The main objective of the BJP-led coalition government in the state was to ensure equal opportunities and participation for all, he said.

It was under this objective that the state government have initiated Go

Assam bandh on Monday opposing Union Territorial Council Guwahati, Jan 26 (Agencies): Several organisations have called for a 12-hour Assam bandh on January 27 opposing formation of Union Territorial Council (UTC), covering BTAD and three other districts of Assam.

The call for the bandh comes at a time when the Centre gets ready to sign another Accord with all the factions of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in New Delhi.

It has been reported that as part of the Accord likely to be signed on January 27, the Centre may grant formation of a Union Territorial Council (UTC) covering the four districts under Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) and 3 other districts.

The three other districts, which would reportedly come under the UTC, are Sonitpur, Biswanath and Lakhimpur districts.

The bandh has been called by various organisations including All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), Nath-Yogi Students’ Union, All All Bodo Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU), All Adivasi Students’ Union, Oboro Suraksha Samiti and Kalita Janagoshthi Students’ Union. Leaders of all the factions of the NDFB in-

cluding NDFB-S (Saoraigwra), NDFB-P (Progressive, NDFB-R (Ranjan Daimary) and NDFB Govinda Basumatary faction are currently camping in New Delhi.

The organisations, which have called for the bandh, resolved that they would continue to protest against the formation of UTC from January 27 until the government discusses the issues of the non-Bodo people living in the region in the political level.

The organisations also demanded that the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), which has continued an armed struggle for a separate Kamatapur state since 1993, be invited for peace talks to solve the long-pending issue.

However, officials in the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said that the reports of creation of Union Territorial Council (UTC) in BTAD are absolutely wrong, reported Northeast Now. Sources said the Centre will sign a peace Accord with NDFB militants on Monday in Delhi in the presence of union home minister Amit Shah.

According to MHA sources, there is absolutely no possibility of creating a separate Bodoland state or UTC as part of the peace Accord.

to Hills and Go to Village, he asserted.

CM fur ther stated that such programmes of the government were for reaching out to every nook and corner of the state including the remotest parts which have been unreached

so far.

The day was celebrated at the headquarters of all the districts across the state with march-past parades and colourful cultural items. The celebration was also held at sub-divisional levels too.

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Bhim Army Chief detained in Hyderabad HYDERABAD, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was detained in Hyderabad ahead of a planned protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens on Sunday evening.

Lungerhouse police said the administration had not given permission for the agitation, and the Dalit leader was taken into custody to prevent him from going ahead with it.

According to news agency IANS, Chandrashekhar Azad and a few supporters were on their way to the Crystal Garden in Mehdipatnam to address the protest rally when they were taken into custody. They were subsequently taken to Bolaram police station, it added. Chandrashekhar Azad’s detention comes barely 10 days after his release on bail from Tihar Jail on January 16. He was arrested on charges of inciting a crowd to take up an antiCitizenship Amendment Act protest in the national capital’s Daryaganj area last month.

The Dalit leader had sent out a Twitter alert regarding his detention 15 minutes before reports finally emerged on news agency platforms. “Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad has been detained by the

Chandrashekhar Azad (File)

Hyderabad police,” his tweet read. Chandrashekhar Azad is one of the most visible faces of the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act agitation.

He has not toned down his attacks on the controversial law even after his release from prison, subject to certain conditions.

Addressing a rally in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Friday, he accused the BJP-led centre of “peddling lies” on the Citizenship Amendment Act, National Population Register and the National Register of Citizens. “By insisting that the law is a benign one aimed at giving citizenship and not taking it away, the government is peddling lies. It is misleading the nation by claiming that it is not linked to the National Register of Citi-

zens. All the three exercises are aimed at harming the common people,” the Dalit leader said.

Two days prior to that, Chandrashekhar Azad had warned the government that “every Bagh (garden) would turn into Shaheen Bagh” -- with Dalits and tribals joining in the protests -- if the government does not withdraw the law. “The NRC, NPR and CAA are anti-Dalit. They are also anti-OBC and anti-tribal because these people will suffer the most,” the activistpolitician said, adding that the government was exploiting its numerical strength in parliament to “carry out its agenda”.

The Delhi police had charged Chandrashekhar Azad with arson, rioting

Villagers in Odisha kill one Maoist for opposing road construction

Odisha’s Malkagiri has for long been a Maoist stronghold where their writ has always run. (Representational)

BHUBANESWAR, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): For the first time ever, villagers at Janturai village in the Swabhiman Anchala area in Odisha’s Malkangiri district killed a Maoist late Saturday night after a face-off over the construction of a road in this stronghold of the Left wing rebels, police said.

Malkangiri’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said on Saturday night over a dozen rebels had gone to Janturai village and tried to terrorise the villagers in order to force them to stop road construction work.

They also threatened them not to celebrate Republic Day. Janturai is almost 600

km Southeast of the capital Bhubaneswar.

“As an altercation ensued between the Maoists and the villagers, the rebels resorted to blank firing.

In retaliation, the villagers pelted stones and fired arrows at them. One of the Maoists was killed and the other was seriously injured and later arrested,” Dnyandeo said.

The SP said the Maoists did not anticipate the sudden retaliation by the villagers and tried to flee seeing the collective anger.

Security forces have rushed to the village to take stock of the situation.

The Maoist who was killed was identified as

Adma, a member of the Gumma area committee while the one arrested is Jipro, area commander of Nandapur area committee, the officer said.

This is the first time that the villagers in the Maoist hotbed have retaliated.

The Maoists’ writ has always run in the area with the rebels routinely scaring off people from polling booths in several assembly, Lok Sabha and panchayat elections.

The Swabhiman Anchala area bordering Andhra Pradesh has been a Maoist stronghold for more than two decades although the influence of the rebels has been decreasing slowly.

and inciting violence after his arrest on December 21, but their arguments failed to impress Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau when the matter went to trial.

“There is no evidence that Azad indulged in violence or inflammatory speech.

The only thing he read was the preamble to the constitution, which is a sacred document,” she observed before granting him bail.

The Citizenship Amendment Act makes religion a test of Indian citizenship for the first time.

The government says it will help non-Muslims fleeing religious persecution from three countries but critics alleged that it violates the secular tenets of the Constitution and discriminates against Muslims.

Mobile services suspended in Kashmir; restored Srinagar, Jan 26 (PTI): Mobile phone services were restored in Kashmir on Sunday hours after being suspended as a precautionary measure for ensuring an incident-free Republic Day celebration in the Valley, officials said.

“The mobile telephone services were restored at 4.00 pm across Kashmir,” one of the officials said.

However, the mobile Internet services remain suspended, they said.

Suspension of mobile phone and internet services on Republic Day and Independence Day have been part of the security drill in the Valley since 2005 when militants used a mobile phone to trigger an IED blast near the venue of Independence Day celebrations.

On Saturday, hours after low-speed mobile internet was restored in Kashmir, authorities again snapped services, citing security reasons in view of Republic Day. Mobile Internet was restored after being suspended nearly six months ago in the wake of the Centre’s decision to revoke Article 370, but the service could only be used to access 301 websites approved by the administration, the officials said.

Violence and weapons no solution: Modi

R-Day tableaux themes: Goa’s save the frog campaign, J-K’s back to village prog

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said insurgency in the Northeast has come down and one of the main reasons is that all issues of the region are being resolved through peaceful dialogue.

In this year’s first ‘Mann ki Baat’, the PM’s monthly radio address, Modi also appealed to all those trying to find solutions through weapons and violence to come back (to the mainstream).

He said violence is not a solution. “Heartiest greetings to you all on the occasion of Republic Day. Today, we are here on Mann Ki Baat to discuss newer subjects, to celebrate the latest achievements of our countrymen and to celebrate India.”

Two weeks ago when different festivals like Bihu, Pongal and Lohri were being celebrated across the country, an important agreement was signed in Delhi ending the 25-year-old Bru-Reang refugee crisis forever.

“A historic accord in the Northeast that shows the spirit of cooperative federalism and India’s ethos of brotherhood,” said PM Modi, thanking the people of Mizoram and Tripura.

Insurgency in Northeast has come down, said Modi.

NEW DELHI, JAN 22 (PTI): Goa’s ‘save the frog’ campaign, Jammu and Kashmir’s ‘back to village’ programme, architectural wonders and UNESCO world heritage sites in Jaipur and Gujarat and 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev were thematically showcased among the host of tableaux in the 71st Republic Day Parade on Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir, which participated in the parade for the first time as a Union Territory, had the “Back to Village’’ programme as theme for its tableau. The rich sartorial and cultural heritage of the region was depicted in the tableau with a shawl weaver in the front. The flora and fauna were shown in the middle complemented with Dogra and Kashmiri folk culture.

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

The Walled City of Jaipur, which was accorded the UNESCO World Heritage tag in 2019, was the overriding theme of the Rajasthan tableau, depicting the Pink City’s architectural grandeur and the state’s vi-

Says read it when you get time from dividing nation

along with the snapshot of an amazon receipt which stated that the copy of the Constitution was being dispatched to the Central Secretariat.

In another tweet, the Congress said a lesson the

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has failed to understand is that all persons no matter creed, caste or gender are guaranteed equality before the law under Article 14 of the Constitution.

“It is this article that is

completely violated by the government’s Citizenship Amendment Act,” the party said.

“It is important to remember that it is enshrined in our Constitution that all persons are protected from

Goa’s ‘save the frog’ campaign.

brant culture reflected in its folk songs and dances.

The 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in 2019 was the theme of the Punjab’s tableau in the parade. The Sikhism’s architectural and cultural heritage was portrayed in the tableau, with messages ‘Kirat Karo’, ‘Naam Japo’ and ‘Vand Chhako’, which form the cornerstone of the Sikhism, depicted in panels.

Gujarat’s architectural wonder Rani Ki Vav was the centrepiece of the state’s tableau, complemented with folk culture and dances performed by artistes.

Rani Ki Vav or Queen’s Stepwell initially built by Rani Udayamati as a memorial to her husband King Bhimdev I in the 11th century in Patan district of the

state was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014.

The majestic architecture of the stepwell was showcased in the tableau that was fronted by a statue of a village woman wearing Patola saree of Patan.

Other states which took part in the grand parade were Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.

Cutting-edge technology and instruments used by the the National Disaster Response Force during rescue operations in floodhit areas and Delhi’s Anaj Mandi inferno last year were showcased in the NDRF tableau.

India needs a better opposition: Abhijit Banerjee JAIPUR, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): India needs a better opposition which is the heart of any democracy and the ruling party should embrace that to keep it under check, noted economist and Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee said here on Sunday.

Speaking at a session at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), the 58-year-old Indiaborn American economist said there was no co-relation between the authoritarianism and the economic success.

“You can easily argue that Singapore had a successful dictator and can easily come back and talk about Zimbabwe. We can talk about this ad nauseum… At some level authority is an illusion,” he said.

“India needs a better opposition. The opposition is the heart of democracy and the ruling party should want a better opposition to keep it under check,” Banerjee said.

The Indian-American innovative MIT economist, his wife Esther Duflo and Harvard professor Michael Kremer jointly won the 2019 Nobel Economics Prize “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty”.

Elucidating on the ways to ameliorate poverty, he said there was no silver bullet, but many silver pallets.

Congress sends copy of Constitution to PM Modi

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): On the occasion of the 71st Republic Day, the Congress on Sunday sent a copy of the Constitution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took a dig at him saying, “when you get time off from dividing the country, please do read it”.

The opposition party posted several tweets on its official Twitter handle, alleging that the government was subverting the Constitution.

The Congress also tweeted the videos of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reading the Preamble from a protest assembly at Rajghat recently.

“Dear PM, The Constitution is reaching you soon.

When you get time off from dividing the country, please do read it. Regards, Congress,” the party tweeted

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discrimination of any form.

Therefore, any attempt to draft laws based on discrimination are unconstitutional,” it said.

Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of the Republic Day. In a message on the eve of the Republic Day, Sonia Gandhi urged people on Saturday to rise above personal prejudices and stand united to protect the Constitution and its values, claiming that they are being attacked through a “deep-rooted” conspiracy.

“A deep-rooted conspiracy has been hatched to set a discourse to divide countrymen based on religion, regionalism and language as also to subvert and undermine the Constitution. An unprecedented atmosphere of disturbance, fear and insecurity has been foisted upon the country.

Abhijit Banerjee (File)

“Poverty, like cancer, is many problems. There are many diseases. Some people are education poor, some are heath poor and some asset poor. You have to figure out what is missing. Trying to solve everything with one action is unviable to work and never does work,” he said.

Baner jee also challenged the dogma that if the poor people are given money they waste it, become lazy and fall back into poverty. He advocated that the people living in abysmal poverty should be encouraged by giving them assets and freebies.

“There is so much prejudice about the abilities of the poor. Give the very poor some asset. Not lend, but give them an asset. Maybe a cow, some goats or trinkets to sell, then you look what happens to these people after 10 years. They will be 25 per cent richer, they will be healthier and happier. It

encourages them to keep trying and they work harder than the people who didn’t get the assets,” he said.

“It is sustainable. We have calculated the rate of return on the investment. In India, it is 400 per cent. Net income that it generates is four times the amount you put in. The same experiment was done in Bangladesh for 10 years. It has been exactly the same there,” he said, giving references from his work.

He said it was important that the poor are encouraged in the beginning, asserting that these people “actually have never done anything in their lives”.

Banerjee also spoke about the crisis in the banking sector.

“We are in a deep cycle.

It will take some time to fix things, particularly the banking sector. We don’t have the money to do what China did which was to put the money in the banking sector, write off the loans. We cannot really afford that right now,” he said.

He stressed that devolution of power and decentralisation were very important for economic success.

“Take China, it has on the ground democracy even though it is such an authoritarianism set up. They introduced village elections 20 years ago. The elected leaders go to different plac-

es. The intra-province competition is intense. There is devolution of power. China is much more decentralised than India despite its ruling Communist Party being such a centralised force,” he said.

Responding to a question on whether he would accept the post of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor if it was offered to him, Banerjee said, “Absolutely not. Because to be an RBI governor, you better be a macro economist.”

Asked if he could have won the Nobel Prize based in India, he said, “I don’t think so.”

“I benefited enormously from a place (MIT) where I had the world’s best potential PhD students. And that is important. All this work that I am taking credit for is mostly done by others.

“My students, collaborators, and friends and that is what makes it valuable. It is not that there is dearth of talent here, but bringing together of people on a large scale changes it. It is hard to do it alone,” he said.

Born in Mumbai, Banerjee was educated at the University of Calcutta and the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He received his PhD from the Harvard University and is a professor at the Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

PM pays homage to fallen soldiers at newly-built National War Memorial NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial here on the Republic Day for the first time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

The iconic memorial in the India Gate complex behind the canopy was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25 last year.

Amar Jawan Jyoti is symbolised by an inverted bayonet and soldier’s helmet over it with an eternal flame burning beside it. It was built in 1972 underneath the India Gate arch to commemorate soldiers martyred in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.

Spread over an area of approximately 40 acres,

Narendra Modi paying tribute to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial on Republic Day.

National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely -- the ‘Amar Chakra’, ‘Veerta Chakra’, ‘Tyag Chakra’ and the ‘Rakshak Chakra’ with names of 25,942 soldiers inscribed in golden letters on granite tablets.

It also includes a central 15.5-m obelisk, an eternal flame and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by the Indian

Army, Air Force and the Navy in a covered gallery (Veerta Chakra).

The memorial is dedicated to soldiers killed during the Indo-China War in 1962, Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka and in the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and also those in the UN peacekeeping missions.

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Telling it like it is

overnor of Nagaland (and also holding charge of Meghalaya) R.N. Ravi has decided to call a spade a spade and minced no words on who have been responsible for causing havoc on the economy, progress and social peace in Nagaland. Ravi had earlier barely hid his disdain at the symbiotic relationship between politicians and unlawful elements in the state. He reminded politicians about their constitutional mandate in providing good governance instead of only focussing their concern on urging the Centre for solution to the Naga political issue. Ravi has gone a step further in his Republic Day message where he castigated the gun and corruption culture which have caused havoc and damaging the process of development and social peace in Nagaland. Ravi termed both guns and corruption as the twin evils that continue to plague Nagaland state. He said those who hold guns, have been holding society in Nagaland to ransom with fear. Ravi hit hard at the vice grip of political economy of guns and corruption which have been holding Nagaland state to ransom. What Ravi has been saying, specifically in his Republic Day speech, is the bitter truth. While making it clear that Nagaland is a historic reality, Ravi reminded people of Nagaland about the extraordinary courage, political vision and strategic foresight of the Naga People’s Convention (NPC) who, despite trying circumstances secured statehood with special status. Hitting out at “some people using guns” who have been trying to undermine Nagaland state and its unique constitutional status(Article 371A); Ravi reminded them that the belief of power flowing through the barrel of the gun is a failed ideology. He was also unsparing in hitting out at corruption, which obviously was aimed at the prevailing condition in the state. It also leaves little to imagination that the nexus between those who use guns and those who enjoy power are responsible for the mess in Nagaland. It is a known fact that no project in Nagaland escapes taxation or extortion from various organisations. If corruption is like an endemic cancer at the higher levels, extortion is like a viral disease at the social levels. Contractors and suppliers have to pay some percentage of the amount to politicians and supervising officers at some level and also to various outfits at the lower level. The menace of extortion or illegal taxation has long been the bane on trade, commerce and industry, that absolutely negate the government’s policies for economic development of the state. It is an open secret that rampant corruption and extortion have demeaned the meaning of development and progress in Nagaland as projects get bogged down when executors also want their pound of flesh by insisting on cost escalations. Corruption today has reached dizzy heights because everybody knows it is deep rooted and no one seems willing to bell the cat.

Perhaps this condition is best exemplified by a word called asociality- a moral abyss afflicting contemporary society that leads ordinary people to believe that there is a price tag for everything as those in power have purchased the mandate to serve personal, family or community needs above everybody. It is hoped that the Governor, after all the warning signals, will leave no stone unturned to ensure the eradication of the twin evils and put Nagaland back on track.

DailyDevotion Look Again and Consecrate

If God so clothes the grass of the field…, will He not much more clothe you…? —Matthew 6:30 A simple statement of Jesus is always a puzzle to us because we will not be simple. How can we maintain the simplicity of Jesus so that we may understand Him? By receiving His Spirit, recognizing and relying on Him, and obeying Him as He brings us the truth of His Word, life will become amazingly simple. Jesus asks us to consider that “if God so clothes the grass of the field…” how “much more” will He clothe you, if you keep your relationship right with Him? Every time we lose ground in our fellowship with God, it is because we have disrespectfully thought that we knew better than Jesus Christ. We have allowed “the cares of this world” to enter in (Matthew 13:22), while forgetting the “much more” of our heavenly Father.

“Look at the birds of the air…” (Matthew 6:26).

Their function is to obey the instincts God placed within them, and God watches over them. Jesus said that if you have the right relationship with Him and will obey His Spirit within you, then God will care for your “feathers” too.

“Consider the lilies of the field…” (Matthew 6:28). They grow where they are planted. Many of us refuse to grow where God plants us. Therefore, we don’t take root anywhere. Jesus said if we would obey the life of God within us, He would look after all other things. Did Jesus Christ lie to us? Are we experiencing the “much more” He promised? If we are not, it is because we are not obeying the life God has given us and have cluttered our minds with confusing thoughts and worries. How much time have we wasted asking God senseless questions while we should be absolutely free to concentrate on our service to Him? Consecration is the act of continually separating myself from everything except that which God has appointed me to do. It is not a one-time experience but an ongoing process. Am I continually separating myself and looking to God every day of my life?

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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. ~ Voltaire

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Happiness budget must go beyond infra

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ndia has high expectation from the ensuing 2020-21 central budget. It wants growth, high demand, boost agriculture, lower prices and a feeling of happiness all around.

Even the world depends on India to end the global economic slag, as the IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath hopes. She is candid. She told the World Economic Forum slowdown in India dragging down global economy. It has lowered global growth forecasts being lowered by more than 80 percent.

The UN report of World Economic Situation Prospects (WESP) is not that hopeful. It says that growth of 2.5 per cent in 2020 is possible, but a flare-up of trade tensions, financial turmoil, or an escalation of geopolitical tensions could derail a recovery. In a downside scenario, global growth would slow to just 1.8 per cent this year.

Amid global and domestic expectations the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has to do the best rope-trick because the WESP hopes that being the largest economy in the sub-continent when India revives South Asia average will look up.

It has also to look

beyond infrastructure for giving boost to the economy. Infra may have helped some large companies but not the citizens. So it has to remove multiple pricing on infra use.

The globe is tor n between escalation and de-escalation of trade tensions pushing down global trade growth to 0.3 percent. India is a victim as exports are falling.

In such difficult world scenario, it is not easy to take all the flak that Modi government is taking. Would India start the process of de-globalisation? Some experts view giving slip to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement is the first process to changing the economic ties.

The next logical step should be towards WTO that has made services expensive for the poor and taken toll on investment and exports.

It is not an easy call for India to chart out the course. In the WTO regime, each move is somewhere linked to its agreements, which US President Donald Trump virtually calls shackles.

He has already cut funding to WTO particularly to its dispute resolution mechanism.

India has taken the first step to follow Trump in a different way. WTO bans farm subsidies. India has followed it but has announced Rs 6,000 annual pension to farmers.

The farm sector definitely needs push. So does the rural sector. The NITI Aayog accepted the social development goal index-2019. It states that 25 states are witnessing increase in poverty, hunger and inequality.

Some months back NSSO consumer survey report found that purchasing power of the rural poor is decreasing. It stated that the ruShivaji ral poor can spend mere Rs 19 for food. It means for over decades, the situation has not changed much.

The prescription is to boost incomes of the rural farm and non-farm labourers. It is dependent on the revival of the agricultural sector. Farm incomes are at 15-year low.

Rural workers are not having adequate employment. Even the much touted MNREGA has not been of great help. Spending in the rural areas is declining. Unless it increases the demand surge not possible. The sector is important. Over 54 percent

of the population is dependent on farms. The Rs 75,000 crore kisan pension scheme if doubled can increase money circulation.

But that is not easy for a government, which has to tighten belt in the last January-March quarter to keep deficit in check. .

There are suggestions to levy some tax on farm products to support farm income support scheme. It is difficult at a time when food prices are surging at 7.6 percent inflation.

An OECD-ICRIER report estimated that during 2014-16, farm revenues reduced 6 percent affecting incomes Sarkar of farmers by about Rs 45 lakh crore. The kisan huts and reforms in APMC are yet to come up.

The experiments in some clusters in Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh need budgetary support.

In fact, most farmers depend on loans and many of them are in heavy debt.

The farm sector needs attention but the hands of the government are tied.

One reason stated to be for the farm distress is severe check on cash transactions through incometax and banking instrumentations post note-ban.

It has constricted money flow. Direct or indirect

questioning is treated by farmers and traders as harassment. Transactions through banks are stressing the banking sector as well as creating bottlenecks. It has increased costs and rural distress.

This is surprising because cash circulation has increased by Rs 6 lakh crore since 2016. The obvious solution of boosting cash transaction is not being considered.

The unusual fear of the black has stymied transactions, demand and development. People are receiving notices for their purchases. This further affects demand.

Two sectors the insurance and mutual funds have become the most undependable. People find that their hard-ear ned money is being robbed.

Along with this bad loans and instances of rising bank fraud are shaking confidence of the people.

The lowering of interest rates on savings has hit the poor, farmers, and every depositor. It must be raised to lubricate the economy through monetary policy revision.

The Rs 25,000 crore bail-out package for real estate is yet to help the home-buyers. It is fraught with a risk of bank NPAs

growing to quote IMF’s Gopinath.

Every government action for giving boost is fraught with risk. Its concern for reducing government expenditure is real as it does not have finance. The constriction can lead to difficult scenario and rise of commodity prices.

The government has to look for ways to keep the prices in check not for the sake of the people but being the largest consumer to keep its expenses in check.

It needs to do away w i t h s e ve r e mu l t i p l e pricing as in the road, rail and banking sector through various kinds of fees, charges, cess and tolls. Each of it creates bottlenecks and increases prices.

It has to have a relook at pricing petroleum. It has hit the economy hard through policies begun by the UPA government.

Each such careful cut would help the economy as for the same money more development and investments would be possible. It is an arduous but necessary task.

People await a soothing budget for happiness, higher than 5.7 percent 2019 growth and become the global leader.

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Reflection on partition as govt opens wounds on citizenship

ince the word "Partition" has figured in the discourse on CAA, NCR, NPR the mind turns towards Maulana Azad, who was fiercely opposed to the country's division. By a coincidence, next month, February 22, happens to be the 61st death anniversary of Maulana Azad. Exactly 30 years after that date, those 30 precious pages of "India Wins Freedom" were taken out of the National Archives which the Maulana had kept away so that all his contemporaries were not around to face embarrassment from the exposures, if any, contained in those pages.

And there were embarrassments galore. The Intelligentsia and the ruling class was disinclined to give much credence to what the Maulana wrote. The absence of debate after the publication of the "complete" edition of "India Wins Freedom" in 1988 was deafening. Nor were threads picked up subsequently in the interest of history. For instance, the Maulana's assertion that, towards, the end of the negotiations with the British, Sardar Patel appeared to be more convinced of the two-nation theory than Jinnah, deserves to be noted.

Rebut it, if need be. To avoid the brutalities which followed the announcement of the Partition plan, an idea was mooted to keep the British Army united.

As a temporary measure, it seemed a sensible idea. But to the Maulana's surprise, most adamantly opposed to a United Army "even for a day" was the arch pacifist Rajendra Prasad. His opposition was conditioned by a fear that a United Army would remain an "unfinished" business of Partition. And who knows how long this "unfinished business" would linger. What if a United Army becomes a pressure point for reversing Partition? The eagerness to hold onto Partition is manifest in the behaviour of a long list of leaders. The Maulana describes in detail how Sardar Patel had convinced even Mahatma Gandhi that Partition was the best course under the circumstances.

Just as it is today, Assam was the key state in focus in 1946-47. The crucial role it is playing today in the CAA, NRC discourse is not surpris-

ing. Fired by sub nationalism and cultural pride, Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi enlisted Mahatma Gandhi's support in rejecting the Cabinet Mission proposal yoking Assam with Bengal in what was described as zone C in the Mission's plan. The country was to be stabilized under groups: A, B and C. The Cabinet Mission's was the last effort to keep India united. It was endorsed by the Congress on July 7, 1946. But two surprising events made Partition inevitable. One was Assam's firm rejection of being grouped with Bengal. It feared then as it does now, of being inundated with migration.

Second was the new Congress President, Jawaharlal Nehru's fateful press conference in Mumbai on July 10. Nehru declared that all that had been agreed with the Cabinet Mission and Jinnah, would have to be ratified by a constituent assembly. This stipulation was not in the agreement. Little wonder Jinnah picked up the marbles and walked out of the game. Partition became inevitable.

The Maulana's opposition to Partition was absolute.

He was eloquent about the cultural commerce of over 1,100 years which he always described as his heritage. "We handed over our wealth to her (Bharat) and she unlocked for us the door of her own riches."

He was unambiguous: "Partition would be unadulterated Hindu Raj." In the light of experience, was he wrong? Was Partition the Congress's gift to the Hindu right? A Muslim country next door to be hated in perpetuity. An unresolved problem of Muslim majority Kashmir. A 200 million Muslim population -- a lethal mix for dedicated Hindu Rashtra Bhakts -- all under the canopy of global Islamophobia.

If Pakistan was so much against the interests of Muslims themselves as the Maulana never tired of saying, why should such a large section of Indian Muslims be swept away by its lure? The Maulana's response to this query was unique: "The answer is to be found in the attitude of certain communal extremists among the Hindus. When the Muslim League began to speak of Pakistan, they (Hindus) began to read into the

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fter decades of suppressing the Nagas within the purview of India’s “internal law and order issue”, the Government of India (GoI) later on acknowledged that the IndoNaga issue was political. It was only after the change seen in India’s policy that the NSCN agreed to have political dialogue with the GoI in 1997. The political dialogue has travailed more than two decades and some positive steps were taken with the official recognition in 2002 of the “unique history and situation” of the Nagas and the signing of the 3rd August, 2015 Framework Agreement (FA). The FA, among others recognized the need of ending violent confrontation and recognized the sovereign right of the Naga people and peaceful co-existence of the two entities through the sharing of the sovereign power.

However, much to the indignation of NSCN, the more than two decades of ceasefire and political dialogue has witnessed innumerable violation of Ceasefire Ground Rules by the GoI (violations which are well documented), its security forces and its intelligence agencies particularly the National Investigation Agency (NIA) whose power has been increased in the name of checking terrorism and protecting India’s national security.

The NIA has been acting with impunity and intensified its activities particularly after the ultimatum served by the GoI interlocutor in July, 2019 and the deliberate rejection of the FA principle wherein the sovereign rights of the Naga people to use its national flag and constitution has been officially acknowledged. This agency in particular has taken recourse to India’s Law and Order against the NSCN who is having political dialogue with the GoI. The agency, while protecting criminals are implicating members of the NSCN within India’s law and Order Acts and Regulations, and the most recent case is that of Mrs. Alemla Jamir, Cabinet Kilonser, charged paradoxically of “terror funding”. This accusation has come as total shock and surprise considering the more than two decades of

political dialogue with the NSCN. In this regard, it is relevant to refresh the memory of the GoI concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 18th November, 2002, Milan, Italy (available verbatim on record) between the GoI and the NSCN. The MoU officially agreed to lift the ban on NSCN under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and it was also understood that as the dialogue with the NSCN progresses further and environment becomes more peaceful, other Rules, Regulations and Acts will be reviewed in due course of time. The MoU also agreed that the NSCN leadership, on the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, will come to Delhi in December, 2002 to carry forward the peace dialogue in a spirit of mutual trust and understanding and ensure the safety, security and well-being of the NSCN leaders during their visit to Delhi, India.

However, of late the activities of GoI intelligence agencies, particularly the NIA has definitely created trust deficit in the minds of the Nagas and the NSCN. We doubt the sincerity of the GoI in concluding an acceptable and honorable political solution considering its “carrot and stick” policy. It is only when the GoI starts respecting its commitment, not otherwise, can the political dialogue move forward in the spirit of “mutual trust and understanding”.

This statement has been necessitated in view of the urgency to save the political dialogue instead of creating distrust at this stage and demolishing the political negotiation. The unrestrained excessive activities of NIA will certainly reverse the clock back towards the pre-ceasefire period which witnessed intensive militarization, violent conflict and serious violation of human rights. The situation will certainly go out of control if the GoI does not take corrective measures in the true spirit of the ongoing political dialogue between and GoI and the NSCN. Issued by MIP

scheme a sinister pan Islamic conspiracy. They opposed the idea out of the fear that it foreshadowed a combination of Indian Muslims with trans-Indian Muslim states.

This fierce opposition acted as an incentive to the adherents of the League. With simple though untenable logic, they argued that if Hindus were so opposed to Pakistan, surely, it must be of benefit to Muslims.

Reason was impossible in an atmosphere of emotional frenzy thus created." Is the ogre of three Muslim majority states a continuation of the line the Maulana had spotted 75 years ago?

He was convinced that the "chapter of communal differences was a transient phase of Indian Life." "Differences would persist just as opposition among political parties will continue but, it will be based not on religion but on economic and political issues."

Nehru's last interview with Arnold Michaelis in May, 1964, shortly before his death is revealing. First, he dismisses Jinnah almost as a non entity in the freedom struggle. "He was not in the fight for freedom." In fact, the Muslim League was set up by the British to "Divide us". He said he, like Gandhiji and others, were opposed to Partition. "Then why did you accept Partition?"

Michaelis asks. Nehru's reply is cryptic.

"I decided it was better to part than to have constant trouble." The trouble Nehru refers to was clearly the continuous bickering between the Congress and Muslim League in the interim government of 1946. Obviously, Nehru was exasperated by the apparent incompatibilities in the interim government. While giving vent to his exasperation, did India's first Prime Minister spare a thought for the minorities, primarily Muslims, 200 million at current reckoning who were riveted on him as their leader. Maulana Azad spelt out exactly what their fate would be. And surprising though it Sir, Today, when going through the dailies I came across the news where the is, the Maulana was nowhere near Nehru's charismatic hold illustrious and elderly leader, Dr. S. C. Jamir was conferred by President of on a community which learnt India with the Padma Bhushan civilian award on the eve of Republic Day. I only in retrospect that they had was very happy because he not only deserves it but he is still alive and able to been let down by the leader receive the honour himself. Honours must be given when the person is alive rather than after they are long gone. People who have genuinely done great they adored. service for the people must be honoured and rewarded for the sacrifices.

Saeed Naqvi Atheli Chishi, Dimapur (saeednaqvi@hotmail.com) 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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No Indian affected by virus outbreak in China, says MEA

A worker dispenses hand sanitizer to shoppers at the entrance of a supermarket in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province, Saturday. (PTI)

coordinating with Chinese authorities. As of now, we understand that no Indian citizens have been affected by the outbreak and that food and water supplies are available to them,” Kumar tweeted.

He said the Indian Embassy in China has also made operational three helplines to respond to any concerns of Indians in that country.

“Our embassy in Beijing is in close touch with Indian citizens including students to extend assistance, including on possible travel options out of Hubei province,” the MEA spokesperson said in another tweet.

He said the Indian embassy and Consulates General in China are working with Chinese authorities to try and facilitate Indian citizens caught up in these “difficult circumstances”.

Earlier on Sunday, Jaishankar said the Indian Embassy in Beijing is constantly checking on the health and well-being of Indians in China.

Tobu-Mopong leaders reaffirm stand

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): A joint consultative meeting held between leaders of Tobu and Mopong after Republic Day celebrations at Tobu on Sunday, reiterated its stand for reversion of Mopong EAC headquarters from Angjangyang SDO (C) to ADC Tobu administration.

While appreciating the government’s initiative of setting up a committee to deliberate the matter, the leaders once again gave a gentle reminder that if the committee failed to deliver

justice and respect the democratic will of the people as had been conveyed by the commissioner and chairman of the committee, then they would be compelled to take further course of action. They also cautioned that they could not be held responsible for any kind of untoward incident.

This was stated in a press release by Konyak Union Tobu Branch president SA Ngamlao and Konyak Union Mopong Branch president A Yangkon Konyak.

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People forming human chain demanding withdrawal of CAA in Kallambalam, Trivandrum, Kerala on Republic Day.

He added that the State government on its part had also recently extended ILP to cover the entire district of Dimapur, thereby bringing the entire State firmly under the cover of protection provided by the inner line.

Earlier, the minister unfurled the national flag and after inspecting the parade, took the salute presented by contingents of police, Indian Reserve mahila battalion, NCC cadets, school children and Assam Rifles pipe band.

Other highlights of the programme included ATMA Farmers’ Award 2-19-2020 and inauguration of exhibition stalls by the minister. Various departments and SHGs had set up stalls at the venue, even as CRPF displayed arms.

The programme also witnessed cultural shows by Sumi, Garo, Kuki and Kachari cultural troupes. Later, there were football and volleyball matches, besides a tug of war, which was followed by a prize distribution ceremony.

T H I RU VA NA N THAPURAM, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): A 620 km long human chain from the northern part of Kerala to the south was formed on Sunday, Republic day, by the ruling CPI (M) led Left Democratic Front, demanding withdrawal of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The LDF organised the human chain from Kasaragod in north Kerala to Kaliyakkavilai in the

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): The External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday that as of now no Indian in China has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak and the embassy in Beijing is in close touch with all Indians, including university students, in Wuhan and elsewhere in Hubei province.

The death toll in the deadly new coronavirus in China rose to 56 on Sunday with confirmed cases of viral affliction reaching 2,008, including 23 from abroad.

The pneumonia outbreak was first reported in

Wuhan City, central China’s Hubei Province, in December 2019. The city of 11 million has been in quarantine since Thursday -- with nobody allowed to leave as the government tries to contain its spread.

Apart from Wuhan, 12 other cities have been completely sealed by the Chinese authorities to stop the virus from spreading.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is closely monitoring the situation, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

“We are also closely

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Mumbai gets India’s 1st ‘walk-through’ aviary Comedian Bharti Singh moves HC, seeks quashing of FIR

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the quashing on the ground that the FIR was illegal and bad in law. An FIR for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs was registered under section 295-A of the IPC at Ajnala police station on December 25.

Bharti Singh tion during the pendency of the petition.

Taking up a similar petition by Tandon and Khan, Justice Ashok Kumar Verma of the High Court had on January 23 issued notice of motion for March 25 to the State of Punjab and another respondent.

Bharti, too, has sought

Her counsel submitted that the FIR was illegal, ex-facie bad in law and was required to be quashed. Referring to the allegations in the FIR, Sood submitted in the petition that Bharti was accused of making a joke of a word and playing with religious sentiments of a particular community.

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The VJBUZ also boasts of 17 special enclosures for animals like bears, hyenas, leopards, foxes, Madras Pond Turtles, Barasingha, antelopes, etc., has India’s first air-conditioned enclosure for Humboldt Penguins, besides plans to add sections for the Asiatic Lion, tigers and another bird enclosure.

Thackeray also laid the foundation stone for a new flyover connecting Saat Rasta to Haji Ali which will drastically cut down the travel time from the existing one hour to barely 10 minutes.

This will be a first-ever ‘cable-stayed’ 803-metres long flyover to be constructed within three years at a cost of Rs 390 crore.

The Chief Minister also laid the foundation for another flyover linking Saat

CHANDIGARH, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): Just three days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed that coercive steps would not be taken against Raveena Tandon and Farah Khan in a case alleging hurting of religious sentiments, another Bollywood personality, comedian Bharti Singh has filed a petition in the matter.

The petition seeking the quashing of the FIR is scheduled to come up for hearing before Justice Sudip Ahluwalia of the High Court on Monday.

In the petition filed through Abhinav Sood and Pallav Mongia, Bharti Singh too has sought directions to the State of Punjab against the initiation of coercive ac-

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MUMBAI, JAN 26 (IANS): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the country’s first and biggest ‘walk-through’ aviary at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo, as part of the Republic Day festivities, here on Sunday.

Spread over 18,200 sq.feet and 44 feet (or a fivestorey building) high, the aviary will house over 100 species of rare, exotic and common birds, living their natural environs.

There is a separate enclosure for aquatic birds, and more birds shall be added on gradually, said a BMC spokesperson.

A small bridge also passes through the aviary which will be opened for the public to walk through and view the birds at close quarters.

Rasta with Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, passing via the famous Dhobighat, to decongest traffic on Mahalaxmi Bridge and towards Worli naka.

The flyover will be 638 metres long and cost Rs 118 crore with BMC planning to make it operational in three years. Thackeray launched the first of the 64 forestation projects by the ‘Miyawaki’ method, at Bhakti Park in Wadala on Sunday, on a 2.50 acres plot. The ‘Miyawaki’ method implying maximum trees in minimum area to increase bio-diversity and the city’s green cover which will be implemented at 64 locations with 40 types of local or other trees to create lush green forests amid the city’s concrete jungle.

Later, an oath was taken to protect the Constitution from the “attempts of the Central government” to destroy it.

Senior CPI(M) leader S Ramachandran Pillai was the first link of the 620-km-long human chain at Kasaragod, while M A Baby was the last link at Kaliyakkavilai.

Many prominent personalities from all walks of life participated in the human chain.

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(From p-1) because they were functioning in strict adherence to the rate of items and terms and conditions of the contract.

They said lessees were not collecting even a single paisa more than the rates prescribed by the municipal authority and judiciously submitting the revenue to the concerned department, they added. They said allegations made by PAC amounted to attempt to tarnish the good image of the lessees and create misunderstanding among parties concerned.

They also alleged that PAC had some personal and selfish interest on the matter.

They urged PAC to come forward with proof and evidence, if the lessees were encouraging illegal collection of money or resorting to unlawful activities, and report the same to the competent authority. They said in such a case, the law should take its own course but PAC should not to try to falsely implicate the entire lessees. Regarding leasing out tolls by DMC, the lessees pointed out that it was not a new thing, pointing out that the council had been leasing out the same since the time of Dimapur Town Committee as per guidelines.

southernmost part of the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI leader Kanam Rajendran joined the protest in Thiruvananthapuram.

The LDF claimed that around 60 to 70 lakh people participated in the human chain.

The human chain was formed at 4 PM, following which the preamble of the Constitution was read out.

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students if any of them “sweat” four times a day.

When the children responded, he asserted that every kid should be physically active and “sweat hard” in order to look radiant.

He continued, “Someone asked me many years ago, how come you have such a radiant face? I had a simple answer. I said I work hard and I sweat so much that I massage my face with

it and it gives me a glow.”

He also lauded the work done by children who won national awards in various categories, and said that he gets inspiration and energy from them.

“When I was getting introduced to you a while back, I was really surprised.

The way you all have tried in different fields, the work that has been done at such a young age... is amazing,” he said.

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 2 6 ( AG E N C I E S ) : A t the Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar awards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen interacting with 49 children.

During the event, the Prime Minister also shared some tips and advice to the students and also revealed the secret behind his radiant skin.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020, in New Delhi on January 24, 2020. — Twitter/PTI

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He conveyed his gratitude to the governor for renaming the Durbar Hall after Ao and termed it very befitting of the personality.

Tali Longkumer , son of Ao, expressed his gratitude for honouring his late father and his colleagues who were architects of the State. He described his father as a simple person who loved his family and people.

As one of his sons, Tali said he could only vouch the fact that he accepted the overwhelming challenge of shouldering the Naga politics of his days that was going through a crisis of identity and survival.

“One will find it hard either to overlook or ignore the privileges and advantages our people have got following the creation of this State as a result of sacrifices made by its pioneers,” he remarked.

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(From p-1) He said the programme was meant to commemorate the values enshrined in the constitution and to reaffirm “our commitment to liberty, fraternity, equality and unity across our society and among all our citizens”.

Speaking about Dr. Ao, he said his sacrifice and selfless effort under the banner of NPC along with his committed colleagues were instrumental in inking the 16 Point Agreement that led to the formation of Nagaland.

Rio described Dr. Imkongliba Ao as a man of great determination and had with a far-sighted vision to bring all Nagas together to find practical solutions during the turbulent time of Naga history and became the first martyr of the 16 Point Agreement for the sake of Nagaland.

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Gov dedicates Durbar Hall to Dr. Imkongliba ...

“there are some signs of India shaking away the slowdown with business activity picking up and this is reflecting in the investments coming into equities. Besides, after the limit to which FPIs can invest in debt instruments has been increased, more inflows into the debt category can be expected,” said Harsh Jain, co-founder and COO at Groww.

(From p-1) Altogether 20 parade contingents took part in the march past, which included 40 Assam Rifles, 93 BSF Chedema, 78 Bn CRPF, DEF Kohima, 4th NAP Thizama, 10th NAP (IR) Bn Zhadima,15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn, 4th IR Bn Arunachal Pradesh Police, STF Nagaland, home guards & civil defence, ex-servicemen, 24th NL (I) coy NCC, 1 Nagaland girls Bn NCC, no.1 Nagaland Air Squadron NCC, 1 Naga Girls NCC Bn (JW), Sainik School Punglwa, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Nagaland Police brass band, PTS, 14 Assam Rifles pipe band and 15th NAP (IR) Mahila pipe band.

Deputy commandant of 10th NAP (IR) Bn Nikho Venuh was the parade commander, while assistant commandant of 4th NAP Bn Alloli Yepthomi, was the parade second incharge Taekwondo drill display by IGS Academy, Bhangra dance by 93 BSF Bn Chedema, contemporary dance performed by women resource department and fusion music were performed

by TAFMA on the occasion.

Angami cultural troupe, New Sendenyu dance troupe, Khiamniungan cultural club and Pochury cultural troupe gave their colourful cultural presentations too.

Exhibition stalls set up at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza as part of the 71st Republic Day celebrations were one of the major attractions of the programme.

The exhibition stalls put up by various government departments was inaugurated by the governor, who visited the stalls. He was accompanied by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and hosts of legislators and other dignitaries.

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governor and former chief minister, Dr. S.C. Jamir on being conferred with the Padma Bushan, the country’s third highest civilian award.

NDPP president Chingwang Konyak said the government of India has recognized Dr. Jamir’s lifetime of dedication to the welfare of the public by awarding the prestigious Padma Bhushan. He said that Dr. Jamir’s concern for the people and his political foresight is legendary.

“And the very fact that he is the sole surviving signatory of the 16-point Agreement which has brought the people of Nagaland thus far speaks volumes about the far-sightedness he had even when he was young,” Chingwang stated.

Recalling his close association with Dr. Jamir in various capacities, Chingwang said he was hugely impressed by Dr. Jamir’s personality and statesmanship.

Chingwang and the NDPP rank and file congratulated Dr. S.C. Jamir on this joyous occasion and “prayed to the Almighty to grant him good health, long life and eternal wisdom so that he continues to be the pride of the Nagas, a guide to a better future and also bring more laurels to our people.”

BJP: State BJP president and minister for Higher & Technical Education, Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along also congratulated Dr. SC Jamir on being conferred the Padma Bushan award.

Along said it was “a proud moment for the state of Nagaland that our very own Dr. S.C. Jamir has been conferred with the highest civilian award, the ‘Padma Bushan’ award , in recognition of his distinguished services of high order in the service of the Nation.”

“Dr. Jamir is well known for his many commendable services all throughout his illustrious political career, and the award is well deserved,” Along added. Along conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Dr.SC Jamir and wished him the best in his future endeavors.

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roads, railways, renewable energy and urban housing projects is likely to be up from 3.38 lakh crore by 20 per cent in FY21 budget to break the slowdown mould and create jobs and income, consumption which will be in the direction of heavy infrastructure spending.

The provision of capital expenditure in Budget 2020 will likely to be decided by the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), which was recently announced by the finance ministry where spending have been aggregated at around Rs 102 lakh crore in the next six years (including FY20) with an intention to spur investment activity in the economy and create jobs and consumption.

Apart from the budgeted allocation under capital head of Rs 3.38 lakh crore for 2019-20, the total amount given to ministries and departments as grant in aid for creation of capital assets amounts to Rs 2.07 lakh crore (till September) which may have risen to Rs 2.5 lakh New Delhi, Jan 26 crore by December end.

(PTI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have infused a net sum of Rs 1,624 crore into the Indian capital markets in January so far, Meanwhile, governor buoyed by the signing of and his wife Lakshmi Ravi the first phase of the USfelicitated 21 prominent China trade deal. According Naga personalities on the to the latest depositories occasion. They included Dr data, FPIs invested a net Rs SC Jamir, JB Jasokie, Kh- 13,304 crore in equities and eloshe Sema, RC Chiten Ja- withdrew a net Rs 11,680 mir, Goyiepra Chakesang, crore from the debt segment TN Angami, Etssorhomo between January 1-24.

Ezung, Tanwang Konyak, This translates into a P Demo, Imtichuba Yim- total net inflow of Rs 1,624 chunger, Bauting Phom, crore. “After starting the Sentsi Rengma, Sashimeren year on a muted note, investAier, R Khathing, Chuba ments from FPIs has picked Sangtam, Loyem Chang, up pace and most of that Chingai Konyak and Hok- flows came after US and ishe Sema.

China signed a trade deal Governor’s Awards for putting the trade war beoutstanding contribution in tween them on a pause,” said conservation and protec- Himanshu Srivastava, senior tion of environment was analyst manager research also presented to Masuki at Morningstar Investment Wildlife Sanctuary and Adviser India. The latest for creating awareness and investments came despite mitigation of social ills to challenges such as enhanced Joint Action Committee geopolitical tension between Against Opium Addiction the US and Iran and dwin(JACAOA). Chief Secre- dling domestic economic tary Temjen Toy gave the growth, Srivastava noted. vote of thanks.

On the domestic front,

According to Jamir, there were only two options for NPC during that time– either to surrender and remain as district under Assam or find an alternative to safeguard the political entity of the Nagas. He said NPC opted for the second option, due to which there was now an elected government to shape “our future according to our choice and design”.

He appealed to the Nagas, leaders in particular, to bury their hatchets and reinvent, redesign and revolutionise in true Christian spirit the new Nagaland to measure up to the sanctity of the declaration of “our” churches “Nagaland for Christ” since the Nagas were at the threshold of a new dawn for a united, peaceful and progressive Nagaland.

“0nly those who are in the dark night can see the stars. Similarly those who were actively involved in the situation of the time know the full story,” he remarked.

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Jamir urged the younger generation, especially young political leaders of the State, to understand how and why NPC emerged in the Naga political scenario so that a true perspective could emerge regarding the ideas, ethos, activities and goals of NPC.

NDPP, BJP fete Dr. Jamir Governor Ravi leads R-Day DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): The ruling celebrations in Nagaland NDPP and BJP have congratulated former

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India) advises government not go for increased use of off-budget financing for schemes and subsidies to meet the compliance of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act. Off-budget financing by its nature isn’t taken into account when calculating fiscal indicators.

But the cost is borne by the budget through some mechanism or the other. Such financing tends to hide the actual extent of government spending, borrowings and debt and increase the interest burden.

There is a strong belief among the experts that the Rs 2 lakh crore anticipated tax revenue shortfall will push fiscal deficit of the current fiscal to 3.7 per cent from the targeted 3.3 per cent. Salaries of employees, interest payments on past debt, subsidies, pensions are financed out of revenue receipts. Government of India securities maturing in next fiscal as per RBI list of liabilities amounts to Rs 2.47 lakh crore.

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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS): Government’s fiscal worries are likely to continue in FY21 also, since irrespective of poor prospects of tax revenues, both revenue and capital expenditures are set to rise by 20 per cent from the current year Budget estimates of Rs 27.86 lakh crore.

Sources said revenue expenditure is set to rise in FY21 from the current Rs 24.47 lakh crore on interest payment, pensions and subsidies by 15 per cent and rest 5 per cent rise is expected by the capital expenditure from Rs 3.38 lakh crore.

The total budgeted expenditure of the central government for 2019-20 is Rs 27.86 lakh crore. Of this, capital expenditure is budgeted at Rs 3.38 lakh crore in BE 2019-20 against revenue expenditure of Rs 24.27 lakh crore.

If the expenditures rise by 20 per cent, it may lead to a rise of Rs 5.4 lakh crore in total. The problems may mount for the government if CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of

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China virus outbreak: US, Japan prepare evacuation; toll rises to 56 risks posed by mutations of the virus.

China CDC advises extending holiday: Gao Fu, head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that the agency is advising that the Lunar New Year holiday ending Jan. 30 be extended due to the virus. The decision will depend on how the situation develops, he said.

Beijing will lengthen the winter break for schools from kindergarten to college, People’s Daily reported, citing the city’s education bureau.

Hong Kong confirms sixth virus patient: A Hong Kong health official confirmed the sixth case of the coronavirus in the city.

The South China Morning Post earlier reported that the man had been to Wuhan and arrived in Hong Kong by high-speed rail. He will undergo more tests. It was not known when he returned from China, the newspaper said.

Protest over proposed quarantine center: Government plans to use a newly built, unoccupied public estate in the New Territories district of Fanling for possible patients under quarantine and medical staff drew an angry response from residents and district councillors.

A couple dozen masked people barricaded a road in Fanling in protest at the government proposal to use Fai Ming Estate as an emergency medical facility.

Some of the protesters said the building is too close to their homes, while others complained that approved applicants would lose their flats in the estate.

Thailand, California report cases of infection: Thailand’s director of communicable diseases said at a coronavirus meeting that the nation has eight confirmed cases of the illness.

Those infected all came from outside the country, and there has been

Gao Fu, the head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, speaks to journalists after a press conference about a virus outbreak at the State Council Information office in Beijing. (AP)

no local transmission so far.

California reported its first confirmed case, according to a statement from the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Communicable Disease Control Division. The person, who traveled from Wuhan, is in isolation in a local hospital and in good condition, it said.

China bans wildlife trade across the country: China banned the shipping and sale of wild animals starting Sunday and said it will quarantine breeding sites. Trade will be forbidden in markets, supermarkets, restaurants and online, the market supervision administration, agricultural ministry and forestry bureau said in a statement.

It also warned people against consuming wild animals. The new coronavirus was first found in people who shopped or worked at a so-called wet market in the central city of Wuhan, where live animals were sold.

China has tightened controls on the sale of exotic animals, considered nourishing in some parts of the country, though some are still sold surreptitiously.

AbbVie anti-HIV drugs in China treatment

European Parl to debate on anti-CAA resolution LONDON, JAN 26 (PTI): The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on a resolution tabled by some of its members against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act, which it says marks a “dangerous shift” in the country’s citizenship regime. The resolution, tabled by the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group in the Parliament earlier this week, is set to be debated next Wednesday and voted on the day after.

It makes a reference to the Charter of the United Nations, Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as the India-EU Strategic Partnership Joint Action Plan signed in November 2005, and to the EU-India Thematic Dialogue on Human Rights as it urges the Indian authorities to “engage constructively” with those protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and consider their demands to repeal the “discriminatory CAA”.

“The CAA marks a dangerous shift in the way citizenship will be determined in India and is set to create the largest stateless-

ness crisis in the world and cause immense human suffering,” it notes.

The resolution, tabled by the European United Left/Nordic Green Left Group in the Parliament, is set to be debated next Wednesday and voted on the day after “Instead of addressing the concerns, offering corrective action, calling for security forces to act with restraint and ensuring accountability, many government leaders have been engaging in efforts to discredit, rebuke and threaten the protesters,” the resolution states. The Indian government has stressed that the new Act does not deny any citizenship rights but has been brought in to protect the oppressed minorities of neighbouring countries and provide them citizenship.

As background, the resolution sets out that since the May 2019 election, the government of India has “reinforced its nationalistic orientation” as it also makes a reference to the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which removed the special constitutional status of the region.

The draft resolution,

which falls under the category of “Resolutions on topical subjects”, expresses deep concern that India has “created the legal grounds to strip millions of Muslims of the fundamental right of equal access to citizenship” and that the CAA could be used, along with the National Register of Citizens, to “render many Muslim citizens stateless”.

It seeks to remind the Indian government of its obligations under the 1992 UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, which establishes the obligation of countries to protect the existence and identity of religious minorities within their territories and to adopt appropriate measures to ensure that this is achieved.

Such a resolution, which has been characterised under the “Relations with Asian countries” section by the economic bloc, are used as a basis for engagement of EU member countries with specific nations. If it is passed next week, it will be formally sent to the Indian government and Parliament as well as to the European Commission chiefs.

Torrential rain claims 30 lives in Brazil

BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL), JAN 26 (IANS): As many as 30 people have died as two days of heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in southeast Brazil, a media report said.

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2,600 evacuated in Minas Gerais state, marooned by 48 hours of torrential rain, Sky News reported. More rain is expected in Minas Gerais as well as other parts of Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema will do an

aerial survey of the affected areas on Sunday to evaluate the damage.

The announcement of the deaths comes the same day as mourners elsewhere in Minas Gerais observed the first anniversary of a mining dam collapse that killed around 250 people.

plan: A clinical trial is underway using anti-HIV drugs ritonavir and lopinavir to treat cases of the new coronavirus, according to an article published in the Lancet medical journal Friday. Beijing’s municipal health commission said on Sunday the drugs made

by AbbVie Inc. are part of the National Health Commission’s latest treatment plan, and its hospitals have supplies of the medicine if needed.

On Sunday, China’s Global Times tweeted that the nation’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention will start developing a vaccine.

Wuhan doctor who died wasn’t on front lines: A 62-year-old doctor who died from the virus on Saturday in Hubei province contracted the virus from another elderly member of his choir, and was not on the front line as some media had reported, according to a person familiar with the situation. He was retired but had been rehired on a part-time basis by another hospital, the person said.

Shantou city to be locked down: Shantou, a city of about 5.6 million in Guangzhou province that’s about 14 hours drive from Wuhan, will ban cars, ships and people from entering

US ready to assist Pakistan: Alice Wells ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 (IANS): Alice Wells, the top American diplomat dealing with South Asia, has acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for fulfilling the obligations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), saying Washington stands ready to assist Islamabad in implementing them.

“We’ve been pleased to see progress by Pakistan towards fulfilling FATF obligations,” The Express Tribune quoted Wells as saying on Saturday in Washington where she briefed the media about her recent trip to Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

Asked about Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s request for US help to remove Pakistan from the global financial watchdog’s grey list, Wells noted that FATF was a technical process and an action plan had been presented to Islamabad. “It’s a question of fulfilling the requirements that have been spelled out and that are asked of all countries in the international system. So it’s not a political process, but we certainly support and stand ready to assist Pakistan as it implements these obligations,” she added. Pakistan hopes to acquire US cooperation in next month’s FATF plenary to get off the grey list after a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Joint Group in Beijing this week was informed that Islamabad had addressed 22 points of its action plan.

In February 2018, the FATF had found serious deficiencies in Pakistan’s anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism regimes and gave Islamabad a 27-point action plan to exit the grey list.

from Jan. 27, the Global Times reported.

M a l ay s i a d e t a i n s quarantine dodgers: Malaysian police detained a family of three from China at an airport for dodging quarantine, the Star reported.

The toddler was suspected of being infected with the virus but parents of the child ignored hospital orders and said they had to catch a flight back to China, the report said.

Malaysia has four confirmed cases, and so does neighboring Singapore.

Hong Kong theme parks shut: Hong Kong theme parks including Disneyland and Ocean Park said they will be closed until further notice after the government stepped up prevention measures to curb the spread of the virus. Hong Kong on Saturday raised its response level to the coronavirus to “emergency” and said it will cancel its largest marathon scheduled to take place early next month.

Taiwan fines victim: A man was fined NT$300,000 ($10,000) after he failed to report symptoms of a respiratory infection after traveling to Wuhan, the official Central News Agency reported, citing health authorities.

He visited a night-

club without wearing a face mask the day after he returned to Taiwan, and a female employee later developed symptoms including a cough, according to the report. She has since been quarantined.

Pakistan denies infection: A top Pakistan health official said there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the country after reports on Saturday of an infection.

A patient kept in isolation in a hospital is improving and has no signs of a severe acute respiratory infection, State Minister of Health Zafar Mirza said in a post on Twitter on Saturday. He was earlier reported as saying that Pakistan “lacks the facility” to detect the virus.

Canada confirms first case: Canada reported its first coronavirus case, a man in his 50s who fell ill in Toronto days after returning from China, Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health David Williams said Saturday.

The man arrived from Wuhan via Guangzhou on Jan. 22 and went into a hospital the following day after feeling ill. On Saturday, the province’s public health lab confirmed the case as a presumptive positive case.

Williams said Toronto public health authorities are in touch with federal officials to help determine the exposure to other individuals on the flights.

Britain advises against travel to Hubei: The UK has advised against travel to China’s Hubei province, epicenter of the global outbreak, and is urging British citizens in the area to get out if they are able.

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office said citizens should comply with any additional screening measures set up by local Chinese authorities.

The U.K. has since Jan. 22 monitored flights arriving in the country from Wuhan, and has providing screening where needed,

the government said.

France sends medical teams to airports: France, which has the only confirmed coronavirus cases in Europe, will send a “medical welcoming team” to airports including Charles de Gaulle near Paris on Sunday to treat any passengers showing symptoms of the illness.

Airlines flying into France’s main international hub also were asked to distribute specific information to travelers before they land, said Jerome Salomon, the government’s director general for health.

Salomon said the three French patients infected with the virus are in “very good” condition.

One French company, Groupe PSA, will repatriate 38 people from the Wuhan area, according to a spokesman. Chinese authorities and the French general consulate are helping the company with the initiative.

3 Chinese doctors are infected: Three Chinese doctors, including two who visited Wuhan for business, are infected with the new coronavirus in Beijing, the People’s Daily reported in a tweet, without saying how it got the information.

The three physicians along with people they came into contact are in quarantine, according to the Daily, official newspaper of China’s Communist Party. All three are in stable condition, CCTV reported.

Wuhan gets emergency loan: The China Development Bank approved an emergency loan of 2 billion yuan ($289 million) for Wuhan to prevent and control the coronavirus outbreak.

The loan will be used for medical assistance, emergency equipment, work expenses and other needs tied to disease treatment and epidemic prevention and control, according to a statement.

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Through this column, we would like to express our heartiest gratitude to all the individuals, churches, organisations, friends and well wishers who stood by us at the time of sudden demise of our beloved mother Late Mrs. Purtola (Changtongya Town) on 12th January 2020.

We may not be able to thank each and ever y one of you individually, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.’

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BEIJING, JAN 26 (AGENCIES): The novel coronavirus spread further and became more deadly as Canada confirmed its first case and China reported an increase in fatalities and infections.

The virus has killed at least 56 people in China, and President Xi Jinping on Saturday ordered a faster response, sending teams into hard-hit areas to push local officials to strengthen prevention and containment.

More than 2,000 cases have been reported in 15 countries and territories.

South Korea on Sunday reported another infection, while Pakistan denied it has a confirmed case.

US charters f light to evacuate citizens: The US government is making plans for its Wuhan consulate to arrange a charter flight to evacuate its citizens on Tuesday, AP reported.

The plane can seat 230 people and the consulate is approaching Americans to offer to evacuate them with costs borne by those who accept it, Dow Jones said earlier. The State Department told Reuters that there will be “limited capacity,” according to a tweet by one of its journalists.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday the government was working with Chinese authorities to arrange a charter flight for any Japanese nationals who wish to return from Wuhan.

China says virus’s ability to spread getting stronger: China’s National Health Commission Minister Ma Xiaowei said on Sunday the transmission ability of the coronavirus behind an outbreak that has killed 56 people so far is getting stronger and that the number of infections could continue to rise.

Ma, speaking at a press briefing, also said authorities’ knowledge of the new virus is limited and that they are unclear on the

bound tours: China banned all outgoing overseas group tours starting on Jan. 27, and suspended domestic group tours as of Jan. 24, CCTV reported. Beijing also will prohibit buses from entering and leaving the city from Jan. 26.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism had ordered travel agencies and tourism companies to stop selling tour packages, according to a document seen

by Bloomberg. The ban coincides with the start of the Lunar New Year holiday, when millions of Chinese travel across the country and abroad.

Duke, NYU delay China classes: Duke Kunshan University, a joint U.S.China institution, and New York University’s Shanghai campus have delayed the resumption of classes after a spring break until early February in response to the virus outbreak. Duke postponed classes until Feb. 17 and restricted access to the campus in China’s Jiangsu province. The university also is helping to pay international and Chinese students who want to return home.

NYU Shanghai will delay the start of the spring semester by one week, to Feb. 10, a university spokesman said.

Australian cases rise: Australia reported three cases of coronavirus in the state of New South Wales, with the men diagnosed after travelling to China.

Two were in Wuhan, the epicenter of the virus, while another man had contact with an individual confirmed to have the virus, a statement from New South Wales Health said.

The country reported its first case earlier on Saturday in Melbourne.

Medical supplies shortage in Hubei: There is a severe shortage of medical equipment, including protective suits, N95 masks and goggles in Wuhan, an official in Hubei province said at a press conference.

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We the family of Lt. Pfuchio Odyuo would like to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially, morally during the prolonged illness of our beloved father and comforted us till his funeral. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but it's our humble prayer that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly.

We specially express our thanks to : 1) Lotha Baptist Church Purana Bazar Dimapur.

2) Randan Okho LBC Purana Bazar Dimapur.

3) Eloe Yanro LBC Purana Bazar Dimapur.

4) Pangti Ekhung Dimapur.

5) Dimapur Nkhonjan Odyuo Ekhung.

6) Bethesda Christian Revival Church Upper Bayvu Kohima.

7) Lotha Community Bamunpukhuri Zanei, Samaguri, Dimapur.

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Though words are inadequate to thank you all, it is our sincere prayers that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly.

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Arshilu Ozukum & band wins Top Acts season-3

cancels first night Kangana, Ekta, Karan Johar, among ofMadonna London Palladium residency B-Town Padma Shri recipients

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ollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, filmmaker Karan Johar and producer Ekta Kapoor have been honoured with the Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of performing arts. The Padma awards were announced by Government of India on the eve of Republic Day on Saturday.

Popular singers Adnan Sami and Suresh Wadkar were also honoured with Padma Shri. “I’m humbled and I’m honoured. I thank my country for this recognition and I dedicate this to every woman who dares to

dream. To every daughter... to every mother... and to the dreams of women who will shape the future of our country,” Kangana said.

Her film “Panga” has released on Friday and director of the film, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, felt proud of the actress and mentioned: “There are very few humans who have the ability to be visionaries not for just themselves but also for others.

Kangana has risen on her own through her dedication and hard work despite many challenges and limited support.”

“This recognition em-

powers many more women of our beloved country to walk their own chosen path fearlessly,” added Ashwiny.

Ekta Kapoor is known for her constant contribution not only on television and cinema, but also on the digital entertainment platforms.

As a producer and content creator, Kapoor, too, is happy with the award.

Karan Johar, on the other hand, is overwhelmed to be honoured with the award. “It’s not very often that I’m at a loss for words, but this is one such occasion. The Padma Shri... such an honour to receive one of the highest civilian awards in the country. (I am) Overwhelmed by so many emotions right now,” he said. “(I am) Humbled, elated and also thankful for the opportunity to live my dream every day, to create and to entertain. I know my father would be proud and I wish he was here to share this moment with me,” said Johar.

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adonna has cancelled the first night of her 15date residency at the London Palladium.

The concert was due to take place just days after the announcement, on Monday 27 January, and is the latest in a string of health-related cancellations on the singer’s ‘Madame X’ tour.

In an email sent to fans, the statement from Madonna read: “I am deeply sorry that I have to cancel my concert scheduled for Monday January 27 in London.

Under doctors guidance I have been told to rest for a few days.

“As you all know I have injuries that have plagued me since the beginning of the tour but I must always listen to my body and put my health first.”

She continued: “The

last thing I want to do is disappoint my fans or compromise the integrity of my show. So I will keep going until I cannot.”

Madonna was also quick to assure fans that refunds for the concert had already been arranged, adding: “As always – anyone who purchased a ticket will be refunded for tickets purchased that evening.”

Despite health concerns, the statement confirmed that the following show at the London Palladium residency, on Wednesday 29 January, will go ahead as scheduled.

The announcement means that 10 dates on the sold-out tour have now been cancelled, due to an injury that the star said has been causing her “overwhelming pain”. Most recently, her Lisbon date was cancelled on the same grounds.

In a five-star live review of Madonna’s New York residency back in October, NME described the show as “pop’s ultimate freedom fighter putting on one of the most powerful, empowering, and stunning gigs of the year.”

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Association (FPA) India, Noswe.

All young people unNagaland branch as part of Programme officer, der 25 years are eligible to its adolescence education F PA I n d i a N a g a l a n d participate and compete at programme and Life Skill branch, Akangkokla Namo the grand finale. MYC Top development. presented a slide show on Acts is conducted every The winners walked solar energy, benefits and 4th Saturday of the month away with cash prize of sustainability of green solar supported and sponsored Rs. 10,000 sponsored by energy which is ideal for by 4Life, LifePro Sound 4Life and 6 months music rural and difficult areas, Solutions, India Trail, course from Creative Music isolated from conventional Gear Heads, Vision Trinity Academy. The first runners- power grids besides job Club, Music Garage, Beat up David Rutsa a.k.a ‘Cof- creation and non-polluting Devices, Lady Ruo Boufee’ has received Rs. 5,000 and inexhaustible unlike tique, Creative Academy cash prize sponsored by fossil fuels. of Music, Imagi.NATION, Beat Devices with gift hamTop Acts was orga- Naga Talent Blog, Castle per of instrument Ukulele nized with an aim to help Group. director is awesome.” Com- sponsored by Music Garage young people make crucial (Correspondent) mon, H.E.R., John Legend, Gary Clark, Jr., Juanes, and Earth, Wind & Fire will also perform at the gig. It is also being reported that Prince’s aceboook on Sunday faced major said: “We are currently experiencing former band the Revolution outage in the UK, the US and degraded performance across the entire will also be involved. parts of Europe and Asia as users platform, resulting in increased request “Prince. The Purple were not able to access News Feed and response time. Our team is aware of the One. His Royal Badness – Notifications. issue and is working on a solution”. regardless of how you idenThe outage monitor website Down The users flooded Twitter, saying tify him, he is indisputably Detector reported more than 4,000 reports they can’t see the popular News Feed. one of the greatest musical from users, saying they faced issues with “When Facebook goes down, I virtuosos of all time,” a News Feed and Notifications features on always go to Twitter to check if it’s not statement from the Gram- the social networking giant. just me,” tweeted one user. mys read at the time.

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FKA twigs to perform Prince tribute at Grammys

ceremony. Artists on the bill for Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince include: Foo Fighters, St.

Brad Pitt-Jennifer Aniston ‘back in love’

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ollywoods former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have reportedly “reignited their romance”.

According to their close friends, the exes dated at least five times prior to their screen reunion last weekend, reports mirror. co.uk.

A confidante of the actress said: “I don’t think she’s ever really stopped loving him, even though he broke her heart when he left her for Angelina Jolie.

“It has taken a long time but she has forgiven him for everything -- forgiveness has been a big part of them moving on.”

A long-time associate of Pitt’s movie production company Plan B confirmed: “All he can talk

about is Jen. They have reignited their romance and I haven’t seen either of them this happy in years.”

TV cameras had recently caught Pitt beaming and mouthing the words “Oh, wow!” during Aniston’s acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild ceremony.

Later the pair were spotted backstage smiling warmly at one another and clasping hands.

Asked about their first public reunion, the actress said: “It just feels like a really fun night to cheer each other on. We’ve all grown up together, we really have.”

Pitt said: “I don’t know. I’m blissfully naive and I’m gonna stay that way.”

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will be supporting most performers as well as playing their own set. The longtime Prince collaborator will also serve as musical director alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

Speaking to Rolling Stone about the performance earlier this month, Sheila E. said: “I was very honoured to be able to do this for so Vincent, Beck, Usher, Alicia many reasons, but to be Keys, Chris Martin, and able to help celebrate the Mavis Staples. life of a dear friend and be Sheila E. and her band a part of this and be musical

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‘Sunshine Orchestra’ Nagaland chapter commences

TaFMA officials led by advisor Theja Meru with others. (NP)

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aking forward the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Nagaland’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Dr. A.R. Rahman to create the “Sunshine Orchestra” Nagaland Chapter under the aegis of AR Rahman Foundation, the Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) on Saturday announced that 20 children have begun their foundational course on

music at Kohima Orphanage Home.

It may be recalled that MoU was signed between TaFMA, Government of Nagaland and KM Music Conservatory (KMMC) founded by Rahman for development of music in the state. The MoU affirmed the commitment to continue empowering young people by developing art and music programmes through the knowledge

exchange partnership.

“We are also delighted to announce the creation of an orchestral programme growing from the strength and vision of the Sunshine Orchestra, under the aegis of the AR Rahman Foundation to shape future musical leaders from Nagaland,” stated MoU which was signed by Rahman and CM Neiphiu Rio during Hornbill Festival last year.

(Correspondent)

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KA twigs will perform at the Grammy ceremony tonight for a tribute to Prince.

The artist shared the news that she will perform alongside Sheila E. and Usher for the tribute during an interview on Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio show.

Earlier this month (January 9), the Grammys announced that they would also be hosting an all-star tribute concert for Prince two days after the 2020

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La Liga: Toothless Atletico held 0-0 by Leganes

M a d r i d, J a n 2 6 (Agencies): Atletico Madrid failed to bounce back from their Copa del Rey humiliation to Cultural Leonesa as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by a Leganes side that began the day bottom of LaLiga.

The embar rassing Copa defeat to third-tier Cultural put Diego Simeone’s future in question, with some suggesting Atletico have become stale under his guidance, and Sunday’s insipid display did little to disprove such concerns.

Atletico did control the first half and created the better chances, with Leganes generally offering little going forward, but the hosts’ frontline struggled to link up effectively.

They arguably struggled even more in the second period without the necessary cutting edge, as Leganes clung on to a point despite left-back Jonathan Silva playing the final minutes in goal after goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar was shown a second yellow for timewasting, which involved an altercation with a ball boy.

Although they were by no means impressive, Atletico did at least manage to have the better of the

Barcelona fall to rampant Valencia

Players of Atletico Madrid and Leganes fight for the ball during their La Liga match on Sunday.

first half.

Angel Correa, enjoying something of a renaissance in recent weeks, should have done better just before the half-hour mark – slamming a volley over the crossbar after Renan Lodi’s cross fell to him.

Alvaro Morata and Correa then went close a few minutes apart towards the end of the half, Cuellar producing smart saves from both to ease the pressure.

Leganes coped better after the interval and, although they sat deeper

than before, they almost took the lead in the 66th minute as Recio’s 25-yard strike crucially took a deflection to go just over.

The visitors escaped a penalty shout soon after when Vitolo went to ground after a mistimed challenge from Unai Bustinza, but the Atletico winger was adjudged to have manufactured the contact.

Felipe also felt he should have won a spotkick in the final 10 minutes after a seemingly accidental trip by Roberto Rosales, but again Leganes escaped.

Cuellar put Leganes in a testing position late on when his gamesmanship, which saw him shoved by a ball boy, earned him a second booking and he then sparked several on-pitch altercations by taking his time leaving the field.

But his behaviour ultimately did not come back to cost Leganes.

It does not get any easier for Atletico. They go to Real Madrid in the derby on Saturday, while Leganes face Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

St. John College sports meet concludes

Indian TT Olympic qualification bid ends

A football match in progress during the St. John College, Dimapur sports meet.

Dimapur, Jan 26 (NPN): The annual sports week of St. John College, Dimapur was conducted from January 22 to 24 in the college premises. The four student houses of the college, namely Dzukou, Intanki, Shilloi, Milak competed in a number of sporting events.

On the first day of the meet, track and field events, traditional sports such as pole race and slippery pole climbing were conducted.

On the second day, team events like football, volleyball and basketball were initiated between the various houses. The third day saw the finals of the

team events as well as events like badminton, table tennis etc. The meet concluded with a short cultural programme and prize distribution ceremony.

Milak House was declared the winner of the sports week and Dzukou house bagged the first runners-up.

SASA 58th Wrestling Meet from Jan 29 Dimapur, Jan 26 (NPN): The Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) 58th Wrestling Meet 2020 is scheduled to be held on January 29 and 30 at Kohima local ground with Zale Neikha, advisor, Youth Resources & Sports as special guest

of the tournament and Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, managing director as guest of honour. Altogether 56 wrestlers will vie for the title in senior category while 35 wrestlers will compete in the U-16 junior category.

Gondomar, Jan 26 (PTI): The Indian men’s table tennis team’s quest for an Olympic berth ended in disappointment after it suffered a 1-3 defeat to Czech Republic in a playoff match of the qualifying event. The loss significantly reduced India’s chances of qualifying for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

The Indian team will now hope to make the cut during the Asian Olympic qualification tournament to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 6 to 12 April.

The World No 9 Indian team comprising Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (World No 30) and veteran Sharath Kamal (No 33) was expected to get the better of the lower-ranked Czech Republic on Saturday.

However, India went d ow n i n t h e o p e n i n g match with doubles pair of Sharath and Harmeet Desai losing 1-3 (14-12 5-11 9-11 9-11) to Tomas Polansky and Lubomir Jancarik.

La Liga champions Barcelona were beaten 2-0 away to Valencia on Saturday for their first defeat in three games under new coach Quique Setien.

An own goal from former Valencia defender Jordi Alba gave the home side a deserved lead early in the second half while Maxi Gomez struck in the 77th minute to seal his side’s first home win over Barca in the league in almost 13 years.

Barca dominated possession at Mestalla but Valencia controlled the game and might have thrashed the league leaders had it not been for some wonderful saves from goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who also kept out an early penalty from Gomez.

Gomez finally got the goal his performance deserved when he fired into the bottom corner as the Catalans were caught out on the counter-attack.

Valencia thought they had scored a third goal when Gabriel Paulista netted from a corner but the goal was ruled out for a foul following a VAR review.

11 Absolutely Stokes fined for verbal incorrect: Pak on altercation with supporter threat to skip WC Karachi, Jan 26 (Agencies): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief executive officer Wasim Khan has made a U-turn on his earlier statement where he said the Green Brigade will not travel to India for the 2021 T20 World Cup if the BCCI doesn’t allow Men in Blue to tour Pakistan in the Asia Cup. “This has been completely taken out of context.

Even though we would still want to host the Asia Cup in Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council needs to decide on what it will do about the matches involving India,” said Khan.

“It’s absolutely incorrect. What I would like to say is that we are concerned about security issues and also there could be issue in attaining visas. But we are confident that things will ease out over the period of time,” Khan added.

He also clarified that there was no question of pulling out from the T20 World Cup .

Earlier, Khan dismissing reports about Pakistan’s giving up its hosting rights of T20 Asia Cup said that if the Men in Blue would not turn up for the Asia Cup, then the Green Brigade could also refuse to participate in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Ben Stokes

Johannesburg, Jan 26 (IANS): England allrounder Ben Stokes was on Saturday fined 15 per cent of his match fee for swearing at a supporter on the first day of the ongoing fourth Test between England and South Africa at the Wanderers.

“Stokes was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during an International Match,”” the International Cricket Council said.

“In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Stokes, for whom it was the first offence during a 24-month period.”

Stokes was dismissed after making just two runs

by South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje on Day 1 and was taunted by the crowd near the tunnel through which the players exit the ground at the Wanderers. He return the taunts with foul language for which he later apologised.

“Stokes admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing,” the ICC said.

“On-field umpires Bruce Oxenford and Joel Wilson, third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth official Allahdien Palekar levelled the charges.”

Serie A: 10-man Inter Milan held 1-1 by Cagliari Milan, Jan 26 (Agencies): Radja Nainggolan struck late on against his parent club as 10-man Inter’s winless run in Serie A extended with a 1-1 draw at home to Cagliari on Sunday.

The Belgium international was loaned to Cagliari for the season in August and found a way through 12 minutes from time to deny Inter a first win in three league games – their misery compounded in stoppage time as Lautaro Martinez was sent off.

Inter debutant Ashley Young had earlier set up Martinez for what appeared to be the winning goal, but the hosts failed to kill off the match and were pegged back.

And Antonio Conte’s men were then reduced to 10 men late on when Martinez was shown a straight red card for dissent, as Inter lost further ground on Juventus in the title race.

Former Cagliari star Nicolo Barella had a headed goal ruled out for offside after 14 minutes but Inter did

Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring a goal during their Serie A match against Cagliari at the San Siro, Milan, Italy on Sunday.

not have to wait much longer to find a breakthrough. Following a spell of sustained pressure, Martinez profited from Young’s inch-perfect cross to head home.

Martinez was denied a second before half-time by a good Alessio Cragno stop following a mazy run, but Samir Handanovic was also required to keep out Paolo Farago’s header.

The visitors more than held their own in terms of possession but the chances fell Inter’s way, with Stefano Sensi twice coming close and Martinez volleying wide from close range.

However, Inter’s failure to add a second goal proved costly as Nainggolan rifled a long-range shot past Handanovic with the help of a deflection off Alessandro

Bastoni’s heel.

Lukaku pulled a shot wide as Inter went in search of a winner but those hopes were killed off when Martinez was dismissed, the forward being booked for a challenge on Ragnar Klavan and then shown a straight red for his subsequent protestations, which the coaching staff continued at fulltime.

ATK look to keep pace with top pack in ISL Bayern beat Schalke in Bundesliga

ATK players celebrate after scoring a goal during their ISL match against FC Goa. (File)

Ko l k ata , Ja n 2 6 (IANS): ATK will be looking to avoid any slip-ups as they host struggling NorthEast United on Monday at the Salt Lake Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL).

ATK are placed third on the table, three points behind league leaders FC Goa and a point shy of second-placed Bengaluru FC. They are fresh off a win against leaders Goa while NorthEast, placed K Y M C

ninth on the table, are on a seven-match winless run.

With a strong record at home this time around (13 points taken from a possible 18), ATK will consider themselves favourites to take all three points against NorthEast. When you filter in the fact that NorthEast United have scored just three goals away from home, the task on their hands seems unenviable.

Roy Krishna, who

has scored eight goals so far, is ATK’s biggest threat up front. His directness and ability to bring teammates into play has served Antonio Habas’ side well.

However, he has not scored in the last four matches, despite providing assists to his teammates. He will be looking to put an end to that statistic against the team he has already scored a brace against.

“For us, it can be a tricky match because the

situation NorthEast is in not really how they play.

They play good football, they have signed two players. They have played two matches less than the other teams. It is very difficult, they are a tough opponent.

We have to be tough and prepared for this match,” said Habas.

Breaching the backline will be a tough ask for NorthEast United who are in terrible form. Their last victory came in early No-

vember while they lost two and drew one of their previous three away games.

Anything less than a win will deal a huge blow to NorthEast’s hopes of reaching the play-offs and Robert Jarni needs his team to find a spark that will reinvigorate their campaign.

“In one month, we have seven games. We are aware of the situation. I am always optimistic to fight for every little hope we have. We will do everything we can to win the match and in what way, you will see,” said Jarni.

They have struggled to score away from home and will hope that new signing Andy Keogh might just turn their fortunes in front of goal around. Keogh, a highly-experienced striker who has played in the Premier League, needs to fill the injured Asamoah Gyan’s big shoes.

They have also signed midfielder Simon Lundevall, although he is not expected to be ready for Monday. The likes of Federico Gallego and Martin Chaves need to start delivering on a consistent basis and make sure Keogh gets ample service against a miserly defence.

Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring a goal against Schalke.

MUNICH, Jan 26 (Agencies): Bayern Munich fired an ominous warning to the rest of the Bundesliga when they demolished fifth-placed Schalke 5-0 to close the gap on leaders RB Leipzig to one point.

Robert Lewandowski set the Bavarians on their way by scoring his 21st league goal of the season in the sixth minute and, after they had two goals disallowed, Thomas Mueller added the second just before halftime. Leon Goretzka scored a brilliantly improvised third in the 50th minute before Thiago and Serge Gnabry added two more as Bayern completed their 5th successive league win.

Schalke were quickly in trouble as goalkeeper Markus Schubert flapped at a Mueller cross and Ivan Perisic touched the ball to Lewandowski who thumped it into the net. Rabbi Matondo rattled the Bayern bar shortly afterwards which was the last time that Schalke threatened to make a serious contest out of it.

Mueller thought he had scored in the 12th minute but it was ruled offside.

Lewandowski also had the ball in the net but it was disallowed following a VAR review for offside.

Schubert made good saves from Goretzka and Lewandowski but could do nothing in the 45th minute

when Goretzka headed the ball into the path of Mueller to add the second.

Five minutes into the second half, Goretzka’s header hit a defender, rebounded straight back and he reacted brilliantly to hook the ball in on the volley.

There was no letup as Bayern won possession in midfield, Lewandowski broke down the left and centered the ball for Thiago to turn into an empty net.

Schubert completed a miserable evening as Gnabry’s shot slipped through his legs in the 89th minute and the referee appeared to take pity on Schalke as he blew for time on the 90 minutes.

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prepared to host India beat NZ by 7 wkts in 2nd T20; take 2-0 lead Meghalaya 2022 National Games: CM

Auckland, Jan 26 (IANS): Opener K.L. Rahul scored consecutive fifties as India took a 2-0 lead in their five-match series against New Zealand with a seven-wicket victory the second T20 international at Eden Park in Auckland Sunday.

Rahul, who had scored 56 in the first T20I at the same venue, remained unbeaten on 57 with Shreyas Iyer also contributing with 44 runs. He put up an 86run stand with Shreyas Iyer. Chasing a modest 136, the Indians were jolted early with Tim Southee (2/20) removing Rohit Sharma (8) and Virat Kohli (11) early.

Spinners Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner then bowled some quiet overs to keep their chances afloat as India were 60/2 at the halfway stage.

But it was in the 15th over that Rahul cut loose to hit Hamish Bennett for 16 runs as New Zealand were made to pay for their two missed run out opportunities.

I n t h e n ex t ove r, Shreyas Iyer hit Blair Tickner for back-to-back four and a six to bring down the equation to 16 from 24 balls after the 16th over.

Iyer then dispatched

Indian players celebrate after dismissing New Zealand’s Martin Guptill during the second T20 match in Auckland on Sunday.

Sodhi for another maximum in the 17th over before holing out to Southee.

The job was done though as India needed six off the last three overs and Shivam Dube (8 not out) completed the formalities with a six off Southee in the 18th over as the tourists won with 15 balls to spare.

Earlier, the on-song Indian bowlers, led by Rav-

indra Jadeja, stifled New Zealand batters as they laboured to 132/5 in the allotted 20 overs.

Jadeja returned best figures of 2/18 in his quota of four overs as Jasprit Bumrah (1/21 in 4 overs), Shardul Thakur (1/21 in 2 overs) and Shivam Dube 1/16 in 2 overs) got one wicket apiece. Mohammed Shami was wicketless but

It is a dream to win Bharat Ratna: Kom

Mary Kom

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI): The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

“It is a dream to win the Bharat Ratna. With this award (Padma Vibhushan) I will now be inspired to do even better with the thought that I can win the Bharat Ratna,” Mary Kom, a six-time world champion, told reporters here.

“Sachin Tendulkar is the only sportsperson to

have won it and I hope to become the second one and the first woman. I want to emulate Tendulkar and I get inspiration from him.”

The 36-year-old Mary Kom, however, said her immediate target is to first qualify for the Olympics and then she would think about the “colour of the medal“.

“My immediate target is to first qualify for Olympics and then I will think about the colour of the medal. If I qualify and win a gold in Tokyo I hope to get the Bharat Ratna. To be honoured with Bharat Ratna will be the pinnacle

of achievement and recognition for not only a sportsperson but also for any Indian,” she said.

Bharat Ratna is the country’s highest civilian award.

An emotional Mary Kom, who was named for Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award on Saturday, added: “I am proud to be an Indian and I thank God for making me an Indian. Each time I go out to fight for the country, I feel something inside me and that motivates me to bring glory to the country. The kind of love the people of this country have given me, I want to give back with my performance.”

“It is an emotional and touching moment for me to have won the country’s second highest award.

And that came when the country is celebrating the Republic Day. I will never forget this day. I thank sports minister for recommending me and also thank the Prime Minister for his support.”

gave away just 22 runs in his four overs and bowled superbly to deny Kiwis any advantage.

Tim Seifert (33 not out) and Martin Guptill (33) top-scored for the Black Caps.

Guptill and Colin Munro gave the hosts a good start by adding 48 runs together for the opening wicket. Guptill tried to go

for one too many and holed out to Indian skipper Virat Kohli at mid-off helping Thakur with a wicket.

Munro (26) was removed by Dube as the batsman tried to change gears and was caught at extra cover by Kohli in the ninth over.

Williamson (14) did not last long though, finding Yuzvendra Chahal at

deep square leg as he tried to sweep Jadeja in the 13th over.

Just before Williamson, Colin de Grandhomme (3) was caught and bowled by Jadeja as New Zealand found themselves on 94/4 after 15 overs with the experienced Taylor and Seifert at the crease.

Seifert smashed Chahal for a four and a six in the 16th over as he looked to accelerate, but Jadeja was on top his game, as the all-rounder bowled an excellent 17th, conceding just six runs.

It was relentless pressure from India as Bumrah followed it up with a magnificient 18th over, conceding just three runs but the highlight was Kohli dropping a sitter at long on in the third ball.

Taylor was the batsman who got a second life, but the seasoned campaigner failed to make the most of it as Shami and Bumrah bowled near-perfect last two overs with just 14 runs coming off them.

Brief scores: New Zealand 132/5 in 20 overs (Martin Guptill 33, Tim Seifort 33; Ravindra Jadeja 2/18) vs India 135/3 in 17.3 overs (KL Rahul 57, Shreyas Iyer 44; Tim Southee 2/20)

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 6 (Agencies): Goals from Michy Batshuayi and Fikayo Tomori helped Chelsea hold off a late Hull fightback with a 2-1 win in the FA Cup fourth round.

Batshuayi’s sixth-minute deflected opener set Chelsea on their way to a dominant opening half where they passed up a number of chances to add to their lead, and found home goalkeeper George Long in inspired form.

Hull improved after half-time but a sucker-punch second looked to have sealed Chelsea’s path when Tomori headed in Ross Barkley’s free-kick just after the hour mark.

But with 12 minutes to go, substitute Kamil Grosicki’s free-kick took a massive deflection off Mateo Kovacic’s boot to find the far corner and give the hosts a lifeline.

The Championship side pushed for a late equaliser in front of a sell-out home crowd but could not test Willy Caballero any further, as Chelsea progressed

Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi in action during their FA Cup match against Hull.

to round five for the fifth season in a row.

Hull had shown little to suggest they could spring an upset at the KCOM Stadium, where they had lost five times this season but in front of a first sell-out crowd, they started brightly.

The air of anticipation on Humberside lasted only six minutes; a fortuitous opener set the tone for the rest of a half of Chelsea domination, as Mateo Kovacic’s raking pass found

Cesar Azpilicueta on the right, and his cross towards Mason Mount was turned inside to Batshuayi, whose effort looped over Long courtesy of a major deflection.

Moments before the break Hull saw their first sniff of goal when Tom Eaves controlled a Herbie Kane ball on his chest, turned and shot but Azpilicueta’s block took the sting out of his effort.

Hull re-emerged for

Federer into last 8

Ashleigh Barty

best Grand Slam performance was reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last year, wrapped up the second set in 27 minutes to leave Rod Laver Arena stunned.

They went to a decider and it was the French Open champion Barty who drew first blood, breaking for a 3-1 lead, but Riske broke back when the Australian planted a backhand wide.

Barty, unflappable in her title charge up until now, kept making errors.

She put a straightforward forehand long and Riske was level again at

4-4. Barty then gathered herself to hold serve. Riske was serving to stay in the tournament - and she lost her nerve at the fatal moment, gifting Barty victory with a double-fault on match point.

Meanwhile, Petra Kvitova compared the atmosphere created by Greek Maria Sakkari’s supporters on Rod Laver Arena to “a soccer match” but cut through the noise and battled back from a set down to reach the quarter-finals.

After Sakkari rode that boisterous support to a first set tiebreak win, Czech

Shillong, Jan 26: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday said that the state government is fully prepared to host the 39th National Games in 2022.

“Land has been finalized and earmarked for development of sports and ancillary infrastructure.

Consultants are in place for the development of stadium designs and plans,” he said in his Republic Day address at Polo ground here.

“We will start the process of construction in the next three months. I can assure all of you that this government is fully prepared to host an impressive National Games in 2022, that will make all of us proud,” the Chief Minister said.

The National Games will be held at Shillong and

Tura. The competition venues for the different sports have been finalised in consultation with the various sports associations and the Meghalaya State Olympic Association.

Rs. 200 crore has been cleared by Expenditure Finance Committee for the main stadium at Umsawli, however, the final clearance of the Union Cabinet is awaited, said Sangma.

He said another Rs 125 crore has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for creation of sports infrastructure at West Garo Hills. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned Rs.20 crore for construction of Indoor Stadium at Shillong.

“In total, we have got commitments for investments of upto Rs.440 crore for building National Games infrastructure,” Sangma said.

Chelsea edge Hull to reach FA Cup 5th round

Barty, Kvitova through to Australian Open quarter-finals MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Agencies): Top seed and home hope Ashleigh Barty survived a scare to battle into the Australian Open quarter-finals in three sets on Sunday.

The world number one beat American 18th seed Alison Riske 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 and next plays two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, her opponent at the same stage last year.

Barty, named Young Australian of the Year on Saturday, was broken by the 29-year-old Riske but wasted little time in hitting back for a 4-2 lead.

Barty nailed the first set in 34 minutes on her second set point when Riske shot weakly into the net.

The American had beaten Barty in both their previous meetings, the latest coming at Wimbledon in the fourth round last year.

And the crowd fell quiet in the second set as Barty - who once gave up tennis for professional cricket - racked up 12 unforced errors.

Riske, whose previous

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Petra Kvitova

seventh seed Kvitova came firing back to clinch a quarter-final place with the 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2 victory.

Sakkari, 24, had never been in the fourth round of a Grand Slam before but had won the last two of her three previous matches against Kvitova, all of which were played last year. She broke early but blew her first chance to seal the opening set when she lost serve leading 5-4, but made up for it in the tiebreak when Kvitova wasted an opportunity to go 3-0 up.

Both players lost their

serving rhythm in the second set with Kvitova dropping serve twice but also breaking Sakkari on four occasions, the last of which when the Greek doublefaulted on set point.

Sakkari’s shoulders appeared to sag during the set and she frequently argued with her support team sitting courtside.

Kvitova jumped out to a 3-0 advantage in the decider then let her emotions show for the first time in the fifth game, a bellow of celebration coming after a forehand winner put her 4-1 ahead.

Roger Federer regained control after a slow start against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics to march into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win on a chilly evening on Sunday.

The six-time Australian Open winner, who was two points from defeat against John Millman in his previous round, looked rusty in the first set with Fucsovics breaking him in the seventh game to win the set.

But the 38-year-old Swiss soon shifted up a gear and broke Fucsovics early in each of the next three sets to reach the Australian quarterfinals for the 15th time.

The third-seeded Federer will now face American Tennys Sandgren, who defeated No. 12 seed Fabio Fognini 7-6(5), 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-4.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic continued his imperious progress through the Australian Open draw, negotiating a potentially tricky encounter with Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the last eight.

the second half as brightly as they had the first, but this time kept up their front-foot mentality and gave Jarrod Bowen far more of the ball.

He looked dangerous from the off and pulled a foul - and a yellow card - out of Kovacic on the run with less than a minute of the half gone, but Kane’s effort was always curling away from the near post.

Bowen was in full flow again after robbing Kovacic in midfield on the hour mark

and got to the edge of the area before firing over.

A palpable feeling among the home fans that Hull could spring a surprise was extinguished moments later when Tomori met Barkley’s excellent free-kick with a free header down into the ground and past Long, before celebrating with the away fans behind the goal.

But as the game entered its final stages, a soft free-kick given against Marcos Alonso for a foul on a Josh Magennis, for which there was very little contact, allowed Grosicki to aim a shot goalwards, which Kovacic turned away from before deflecting into his own net.

The stadium was finally rocking as it had been before kick-off, and Hull pushed men forward with time running out as they sought out a late leveller.

But the cup fairytale was ended by a resolute Chelsea backline who held firm to deny them any further clear-cut chances, as the Blues progressed into round 5.

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Nagaland to play Mizoram in semi-finals Correspondent

KOH I M A , J A N 2 6 (NPN): Group A winner Nagaland will play against Group B runners-up Mizoram in the first semi-final of the ongoing North East Dr. T Ao Trophy at 2:00 pm at IG Stadium, Kohima on Monday.

Nagaland are unbeaten in three matches and scored 20 goals so far. Rhitsho Mero leads the highest scorer list with seven goals followed by Nagaland’s captain Khwethelhi Thop with six goals.

Mizoram won their first two matches by big margin but suffered a shocking defeat against Sikkim to be placed second in Group-B. They have scored 11 goals. F. Lalrinpuia is the leading scorer for Mizoram with three goals.

Meanwhile, in the second semi-final match, Group B winner Sikkim will play against Group B runners up Arunuchal

Pradesh at 4:30 pm.

In the run up to the semis, Sikkim won two matches and settled for a draw against Meghalaya.

They have scored only four goals in the tournament so far.

Arunachal’s forward Avinash Kharel and Charul Lalum have scored five goals each for the team.

The team have scored 18 goals so far in the tournament.

They have lost their first match against Nagaland, but manage to take a draw against Manipur and thrashed Tripura by 16-0 book a berth in the semi-final on better goal difference ahead of Manipur.

The third and fourth place play-off and final will be played on January 28 at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm respectively.

Today’s matches 1st match: 2:00 pm Nagaland vs Mizoram 2nd match: 4:30 pm Sikkim vs Arunachal

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