January 27, 2021

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India displays military might on R-Day

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft was the show-stopper as India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, with the ceremonial event this year being drastically scaled down in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

India also displayed its key assets from the Army, including T-90 tanks and BrahMos missile system, BMP-II, two Pinaka multiple launch rocket system, two bridge laying tanks, electronic warfare equipment ‘Samvijay’ and one upgraded Schilka air defence weapon system, the last one being Captain Preeti Choudhary from 140 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled).

The Rafale fighter aircraft featured for the first time in the Republic Day flypast as it carried out the ‘Vertical Charlie’ in a fitting finale. Besides, it also flew as part of the ‘Eklavya’ formation with two Jaguar jets and two MiG-29 aircraft. A total of 38 IAF aircraft participated in the flypast.

The ceremony began with Prime Minister Na-

State COVID tally 12081 DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday reported two new COVID-19 cases-- one each in Dimapur and Tuensang, taking the tally to 12081.

The State currently has 95 active cases while 11756 have recovered from the infection.

PTI: India on Tuesday reported 9,102 fresh coronavirus cases in a day, the lowest in around eight months, as the infection tally reached 1,06,76,838, according to Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday. During the same period, 117 fatalities were recorded, also the lowest in over eight months, taking the death toll to 1,53,587. India had reported a single-day rise of 8,909 cases on June 3 and 103 deaths on May 16.

Army tanks and other weapons systems on display at Rajpath, during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (PTI)

rendra Modi leading the nation in paying homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army chief Gen M MNaravane, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria were also present on the occasion. The parade, commanded by Lt Gen Vijay Kumar Mishra, with Maj Gen Alok Kacker as second-in-command, began with President Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute. The national flag was

unfurled followed by the national anthem, synchronised with a 21-gun salute.

Another first at the ceremony was a 122-member marching-cum-band contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces taking part in the parade. The Bangladeshi tri-services contingent was the first marching contingent to walk down the ceremonial boulevard.

Known otherwise to witness huge bustling crowds across many age groups, the annual ceremonial event at Rajpath was scaled down this time in view of the coronavirus pandemic, with

spectators’ size drastically cut to 25,000 from about 1.25 lakh last year.

From members of contingents to spectators, everyone wore masks, the audience maintained the mandated distance while sitting, and standing spectators were not allowed.

The marching contingents’ route was also curtailed and they stopped at the National Stadium instead of following the regular route all the way to the Red Fort. The size of the marching contingents was also reduced from regular 144 to 96.

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Petrol, diesel prices see steep hike DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMC) sharply increased prices of petrol and diesel by 35 paise per litre on Tuesday.

With the latest increase, petrol in Delhi is available at a record high of Rs 86.05 per litre and diesel at Rs 76.23 a litre.

After today’s rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.88.45 per litre while diesel price climbed to Rs.79.13 per litre.

In the state capital Kohima, price of petrol was hiked to Rs.89.42 per litre and diesel price increased to Rs.79.89 per litre.

Fuel prices increased sharply elsewhere in the country, but the retail hike varied from state to state due to quantum of taxes levied on petroleum products there.

According to IANS report, crude price has remained firm for the last few weeks in the wake of unilateral production cuts announced by Saudi Arabia and a pick-up in consumption in all major economies worldwide.

Farmers’ tractor parade turns violent in Delhi

(L) Farmers hoist flags at the Red Fort. (R) Farmers attempt to break a barricade during the ongoing protest, Tuesday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): Tens of thousands of farmers broke barriers to storm the national capital on Tuesday, their tractor parade to highlight their demands dissolving into unprecedented scenes of anarchy as they fought with police, overturned vehicles and delivered a national insult – hoisting a religious flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort, a privilege reserved for D I M A P U R , J A N 2 6 India’s tricolour.

(NPN): Nagaland Governor From Rajpath to Red RN Ravi has extended warm Bishu greetings to the members of the Kachari community and to the people of Nagaland. In his message, Ravi said that Bishu, a postharvest festival, fosters love, reconciliation and courtesy.

He said it was also a time when the rich spiritual and cultural practices were in full display and the Kacharis rejoice and seek blessings.

Governor extends Bishu greetings

Fort, the day unfolded in scenes of contrasts.

One that Indians have seen for seven decades and the other that seared itself into collective memory with its imagery of protesters demanding a repeal of the three farm laws storming the Mughal era monument, the centrepiece of India’s Independence Day celebrations.

Clashes broke out in multiple places, leading to violence in well-known

landmarks of Delhi and its suburbs, amid waves of violence that ebbed and flowed through the day.

While there were no exact estimates of how many farmers were hurt, Delhi Police officials said 86 of their men were injured through the day. Of these, 41 were injured at the Red Fort.

A protester died after his tractor overturned near ITO, one of the major flashpoints of trouble.

In a statement, the

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police said protesting farmers violated the conditions agreed on for their tractor parade.

“The farmers began tractor rally before scheduled time, they also resorted to violence and vandalism,” Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal said.

“We followed all conditions as promised and did our due diligence but the protest led to extensive damage to public property,” he said.

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Rampant extortion has severely undermined State’s growth: Ravi

Governor Ravi taking the salute on the occasion of the 72nd R-Day.

‘Politics by gun has fragmented the Naga society’ Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 26 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, R.N. Ravi expressed concern that rampant extortions in the State has created a sense of fear among businesses and entrepreneurs, which has severely undermined the economy and growth of the State.

Addressing the 72nd Republic Day programme at Secretariat Plaza here on Tuesday, Ravi pointed out that “the menace of rampant extortions under the guise of illegal taxation by anti social elements has not yet been fully curbed though

police and security forces have been taking action against such elements.”

Despite Nagaland being rich in natural resources and endowed with one of the finest human resources, Ravi lamented that the people have not been able to reap optimum benefit of these as well as various progressive schemes of the Central and State governments “–because some extra constitutional entities in the guise of espousing the Naga national cause have queered the pitch for the people and the Government and kept the peace and progress at bay.”

“The Government of India has taken several political initiatives for its enduring resolutions from time to time. The latest initiative since the last 24 years could not fructify as yet due to

unrealistic intransigence of some people who are unwilling to forsake the politics by gun,” he stated. Ravi also went on to point out that more Nagas died in fratricidal and factional killings by armed groups who believe in the power of the barrel of gun than in clashes with security forces in the last 50 years. Ravi said the politics by gun has fragmented Naga society, pitting neighbours against neighbours, khels against khels and tribes against tribes. It did not even spare the church for their honest initiatives to usher peace in this land, he said.

(Full speech on p-6) On the occasion, Ravi also unfurled the National flag and took the salute of the parade. The parade was led by dy. comdnt, 10th IR, Nikho Venuh and 2 i/c, asstt. comdnt, 15th IR, Ayangla Pongen.

Ravi also inaugurated the stalls set up by various departments. Other highlights include- dance display

by Women Resource department, Fusion Music- ‘Run Monday Run’ by TAFMA, cultural dances by Khiamniungan, Rengma and Angami cultural troupes.

USLP demands removal of NCD to go ahead with meeting I M A P U R , J A N 2 6 next date of hearing and DC; CWS backs decision D(NPN): A day after the Di- the parties would maintain

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji (USLP) has demanded removal of Kiphire deputy commissioner (DC) Ajit Kumar Ranjan within seven days, failing which, it warned of initiating its own course of action and declared that in the event of any eventualities, the organisation should not be held responsible.

In a press release, USLP president T Seopi Sangtam said this was the demand of both the organisation and general public, insisting that the DC should be removed for resetting the working relation between the district administration, civil society organisations (CSOs) and the public.

Sangtam strongly condemned the alleged unethical and ignorant attitude of Ranjan towards USLP general secretary during the Aspirational District Committee meeting held at the DC’s chamber on January 22.

As a committee member, the general secretary was seeking some clarification with regard to implementation of CSR funding under the Aspirational District Programme. However, he alleged that the DC asked general secretary to leave the meeting for reason best (Cont’d on p-8) known to him.

mapur Tribal Hoho Forum (DTHF) directed its respective councillors not to attend the NCD meeting as it would amount to contempt of court, the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) Tuesday affirmed to hold its councillors meeting as proposed on January 27, 2021at 11am at its Council Conference Hall NyamoLotha Road, Dimapur.

In a press release, NCD vice president (council bench) GK Rengma and general secretary Thsapongkyu Sangtam claimed that the Guahati High Court, Kohima bench issued an order dated January 22, 2021 suspending the order dated October 19, 2020 passed by the Civil Judge, Senior Division Dimapur and also the impugned order dated December 16, 2020 passed by the Principal District Judge Dimapur in Civil appeal No.3/2020 be kept suspended till the

status quo.

The Naga Council Dimapur has, therefore, requested all the councillors to attend the meeting positively.

NCD asserted that like any other civil society it was governed based on predefined set of rules and regulations.

The council said it was conscious that a matter was subjudice before a court, but as an apex body having equal respect for other body or organization, it was hard for NCD to take in when other organization/ body dictates and directs its functioning.

It said that any issue or matter has to be reasoned and resolved through sittings and meetings.

NCD said it has convened the meeting taking into consideration a matter in hand, which has to be made aware and informed its bonafide councillors.

Republic Day celebrated in Dimapur NPFLP welcomes Niki group’s truce offer

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“Many employees won’t take vaccine shot as an excuse not to attend office.”

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DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): Dimapur celebrated 72nd Republic Day at DDSC stadium here Tuesday under the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic with the celebration witnessing fewer spectators unlike other years. Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer, who unfurled the tricolour,

took the salute and inspected the parade contingents, delivered his Republic Day speech.

Speaking on the occasion, Longkumer said that while a day as significant as Republic Day called for celebration, it was also a day to introspect and reflect what the state has achieved and what more needed to be done to reach “our destination.”

He said that while state government continued its efforts to help people attain ever higher quality of life, it has also been waiting with great hope and optimism the final solution to the long drawn out Naga political issue. Stating that the past few years have seen some very crucial developments towards final solution, Longkumer said the negotiations going on with all the parties and groups concerned have

seen significant and positive breakthroughs.

“There is a spirit of understanding among everyone to continue working unitedly to fulfil the long-cherished aspirations of the people without any delay…,” he said.

With regard to COVID19 pandemic, the speaker expressed optimism that large scale vaccination drive would eventually control the pandemic.

However, the speaker said that till such time the threat was not fully warded off, all should dutifully continue to adhere to COVID19 appropriate measures and following all other existing guideline for preventing the spread.

He said that frontline workers, police personnel, SDRF and NDRF teams, village guards, sanitation workers of the ULBs,

transport and various other sections, departments etc have worked tirelessly and selflessly in containing the spread of the virus, adding that all of them deserved utmost praise and appreciation.

He also extended appreciation to all development par tners—WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, corporate and philanthropic donors and above all the government of India for extending support to the state during the dire situation.

On the occasion, the speaker also inaugurated the exhibition stalls. “Sadaksuraksha-Jeevan Raksha” a booklet on selected sections of the motor vehicles (driving) regulations, 2017, an initiative of Dimapur traffic police, was also distributed.

Special number was presented by Pretty Rhythm.

DIMAPUR, JAN 26 (NPN): Naga People’s Front Legislature Party (NPFLP) has appreciated and welcomed Niki Sumi-led NSCN (K) for “reviving the abrogated ceasefire agreement” with the Government of India.

In a communique, the NPFLP said it was the “right decision at the right time” when the peace process between the Government of India and the Naga negotiating groups was expected to come to a logical conclusion.

The party stated that it has always been its desire that all Naga political groups should come together and join the dialogue for one solution and one agreement.

NPFLP maintained that it has put in all effort to bring every Naga nationalist group on board so no one was left out when the final moment arrives. It reminded that after NSCN (K) abrogated ceasefire agreement in

2015, the then chief minister TR Zeliang, during DANIII, had written to NSCN (K) collective leadership requesting to come back and resume ceasefire with the Government of India.

In 2016, NPFLP said the DAN-III government had sent a six-member team comprising of Naga Hoho and ENPO to meet SS Khaplang, chairman of NSCN-K, after obtaining requisite clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

It said that the joint team of Naga Hoho and ENPO undertook assignment to Myanmar from January 24, 2016 till February 2, 2016.

While in Myanmar, it said the joint team called on five Naga MPs of Myanmar on January 26 2016; Myanmar Union Minister, U Aungmin on January 27, 2016; and Emissary of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group, NSCN (K) at Man-

dalay, Kyaw Win Swe on January 31, 2016.

Further, NPFLP said a formal letter signed by eight representatives and addressed to SS Khaplang was submitted to the Emissary, Kyaw Win Swe appealing for review and resumption of ceasefire with the government of India. Besides, it said the joint team also met Vipin Sharma, the Consul at the Consulate General of India, Myanmar and highlighted the prevailing state of affairs. “This was all initiated with the true spirit of inclusiveness to include all the Naga groups in the peace process,” NPFLP said.

Asserting that today its long-revered aspiration has come true, the NPFLP expressed firm belief that the Centre “will not miss this opportunity” but come up with positive approach to settle the long-protracted Naga issue at the earliest.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021

BBBP week-long celebration concludes

Participants with resource persons and officials on Janaury 26 (Right to Left) Neiba Kronu, N Bhavani Sri, DC Razouvolie Dozo and during the online baking class. others after initiating the signature campaign on January 26.

DIMAPUR: National Girl Child Week 2021 weeklong programme culminated in Kohima and Phek with various activities on January 26.

Ko h i m a : D i s t r i c t Level Centre for Women (DLCW)- Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK), Kohima in collaboration with State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) and Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) organised an online baking class to celebrate “BBBP national girl child

week” on January 26 with student union organisations of Viswema, Kigwema, Jakhama and Mima.

A press release by SRCW Nagaland stated that, the programme was chaired by, district coordinator MSK, Vikeduozo Sorhie and introduction by district coordinator MSK, Kesoneinuo Kense, while concluding remark was given by nodal officer BBBP, Juliana Medom.

Resource person for the programme was Me-

news in Brief DNRE 5th triennial general meet: Dimapur Nkonjan Nyiro Range Ekhüng (DNNRE) has convened its 5th triennial general meeting on January 30, 9 a.m at the residence of Er Chanbemo Ngullie, Kashiram Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting as per the decisions and guidelines made during the executive meeting which was held on December 29, 2020.

NPF joint consultative meeting: Naga People’s Front (NPF) president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu has convened a joint consultative meeting comprising of NPF legislature wing and the party’s core committee on January 28, 11 a.m at NPF central office Hqs. Kohima. All concerned members have been requested to attend the meeting. SOPs on COVID-19 must be strictly followed.

KJTC centenary celebration: Kohima Jain Temple Committee (KJTC) has informed that the temple built in 1920 would be celebrating its centenary this year as the vaccines have come out. KJTC has invited everyone to bless the centenary celebration which is most likely to happen this year.

sevilhou Sakhrie. About 35 participants attended the online programme.

Phek: In Phek the weeklong programme was observed by district administration & DLCW-Mahila Shakti Kendra (BBBP), Phek.

A press release by DLCW-MSK stated that, various activities such as dadi-poti/grandmothergranddaughter selfie, distribution of BBBP calendar in Phek district, online poetry slam competition under the

NSCN (I-M) refutes Assam Rifles report DIMAPUR: Refuting to the claim made by Assam Rifles with regard to the arrested drug addict Simon Phom on January 22 in Dimapur, the NSCN (I-M) has produced the statement of Tongai Phom, father of the arrested drug addict “to refute the claim of the Assam Rifles (AR) that he is NSCN member.”

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that, the “smear campaign of the AR against NSCN is nothing new and this is the same game to put NSCN in bad light.”

Meanwhile, Tangai Phom, father of Simon Phom has clarified that “he is not affiliated and associated with NSCN (I-M) in any matter” and that “we have told to the concern officer during the time of his arrest that he is mere public and has no connection with the said faction.”

SSPN observes Parakram Diwas

theme “I stand for her”, distribution of baby kits and certificates to District Hospital Phek to encourage institutional delivery, display of Phek district BBBP theme song on local channel/media, felicitation of local champions, display of BBBP stall on Republic Day followed by signature campaign was held from January 21 to 26.

DLCW-MSK Phek also participated on the Republic Day through an exhibition stall where paint-

ings and photo gallery of activities conducted during a week long campaign were displayed. Signature campaign on the theme “I Stand for her” was also conducted on the same day where minister of Planning & Coordination, Land revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu initiated the signature campaign. He also gave away the awards for felicitation of 12 local champions at district level with certificates and cash prizes.

Assam Rifles organise various programmes

DIMAPUR: Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (North) obser ved “national girl child day” at Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS), Jalukie.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the occasion was observed from January 21 to 26 with an aim to nurture the capabilities of girls and their importance in the family and society.

Assam Rifles in collaboration with Child Line Peren 1098 under Ministry of Child and Welfare organised a lecture for students of ARPS and ways to approach the child line agencies in need of emergency.

The children were also educated about various schemes by the central and state govt for their wellbeing and development.

Meanwhile, the bat-

talion also organised a youth meet on January 26.

Deliberate discussions on education, job opportunities and the present army recr uitment rally were held.

Information on recruitment rally was also briefed in detail. A total of 37 youths attended the youth meet.

Ja l u k i e B a t t a l i o n conducted a felicitation ceremony wherein five students of St Xavier’s College, Jalukie who were enrolled and trained for a month by Assam Rifles cleared the final merit for selection into CAPFs. The selected candidates were Hito Kappo (BSF), Salomi Baxla (BSF), Chiengniemong (AR), Keshiha(CRPF) and John Rasui (CRPF).

It may be noted that SSC is the primary examination in India for selection into any kind of CAPF.

Awards on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day

DIMAPUR: On the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day 2021, the state government has awarded various individuals for their meritorious service in different fields.

According to DIPR report, Police Medal (PM) were awarded to M. RhovisieNyuwi, NPS, Commandant, 12th NAP (IR) Bn, Chingtok Longleng and Vipin Yhoshu, UBI, DEF, Mokokchung. President’s Police Medal were awarded to Liremo Tsopoe Lotha, IPS, IGP (TRG &Bdr) Nagaland; S. TokiumongYim. IPS, IGP (NAP); Chuba Walling, NPS, Dy. Commandant 9th NAP (IR)Bn; Rishamo Philip Yanthan, UBI, DEF, Mokokchung; Atu Zumvü, NPS, Dy. S.P (SB), Dimapur; Kevisebile Angami, UBI, P.T.S, Chümoukedima.

G o ve r n o r ’s G o l d Medal as announced on Independence Day, 2019 were awarded to T. Tsenpemo Kikon, NPS, ACP (HQ), Commissioner of Police, Dimapur; Noklem Konyak, Havildar, 9th NAP Bn. (IR), Saijang; Thungbemo Patton, NCS, Asst. Resident Commissioner (ARC) Nagaland House, Shillong; Reny Wilfred, IAS, ADC, Kiphire; Zeneikho Suohumvu, head driver, office of the Controller of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection (LMCP).

G o ve r n o r ’s G o l d Medal as announced on 72nd Republic Day, 2021 were awarded to Er. VizotuoSeletsu E.E. PWD (R&B), South Division, Kohima; Er. Talitemsu Jamir, E.E PWD (R&B), Dimapur Division; Ilika Zhimomi, NCS (SDO Civil), Mon HQ. G o ve r n o r ’s G o l d Medal as announced on Republic Day, 2020 went to M. Yambemo Humtsoe, NPS, SDPO (N), Kohima; K. Thavaseelan IAS, Dy. Commissioner, Mon; Thejavizo Nakhro, NCS, EAC Chumukedima; Vilelie Khamo, Contractor; Lemsachenlok Society, Yaongyimchen,Village, Longleng (NGO); North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA), Nagaland, (NGO).

G ove r n o r ’s C o m mendation Certificate an-

nounced on Independence Day, 2020 were given to B. Nellayappan, Asst. Director, Directorate of School Education, Nagaland; Dr. Naieem Mustafa Mansury, IPS, DCP, Zone-1, Dimapur; Imlikokba, UBSI, DEF, Mokokchung.

G ove r n o r ’s C o m mendation Certificate as announced on Republic Day 2021: Y. Tumchobemo Yanthan, NPS, Addl.

S.P Wokha; Itokhu Sumi, ASI, CP, Dimapur; Neivotuo Tsuhah, Steno Gr-1, Nagaland Legislative Assembly; Athiubo Zeliang, UBSI, CP, Dimapur; Mezhuvito Angami, ASI, CP, Dimapur; Imnasowa, Peon, Administrative Training Institute; Er. LanuakumAo, Jr. Er. Office of the Chief Er. PWD (NH); Avino Peseyie, Graduate Teacher, GHSS, Chümoukedima; Lithrila Sangtam, NCS, EAC, Aboi; H.A Hongnao Konyak, Social Worker, Longleng Village, Mon; Vipral Tase Inspector of Excise, O/o the Asst. Commr of Excise (Zonal), Kohima.

Swachh City Award, 2020 under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs GIST (memento & certificate): Mokokchung district was awarded for being the cleanest city in North-East Zone (Population Category 25-50k) in Swachh Survekshan 2020 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban); Pfutsero city was awarded for being the best city in Innovation & Best PracticesNorth - East Zone (Population Category upto to 25k); Chümoukedima district for

being the best Self- Sustainable city (Based on GFC/ ODF/Cost VS Revenue) North-East Zone (population category 25-50k).

Best performing Hospitals under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) were awarded to the following Hospitals: In the category of District Hospital (DH) for the year, 2020 under AB-PMJAY was awarded to Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima; In the category of Community Health Centre for the year, 2020 under AB-PMJAY was awarded to community Health Centre, Noklak; In the category of Primary Health Centre (PHC) for the year, 2020 under ABPMJAY was awarded to primary Health centre, Changlangshu; In the category of Private Hospital for year, 2020 under AB-PMJAY was awarded to Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CISHR), Dimapur.

For Award of Police Medal for Meritorious Service announced on Republic Day, 2020: S. TokiumongYim. IPS, IGP (NAP), Nagaland; Chuba Walling, NPS, Dy. Commandant, 9th NAP (IR) Bn; Rishamo Philip Yanthan, UBI, DEF, Mokokchung.

For award of President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service announced on Independence Day, 2019: Atu Zumvu, NPS, Dy. S.P (SB), Dimapur, Nagaland; Kevisebile Angami, UBI, P.T.S, Chümoukedima.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First death anniversary of

Late N. Izheto Awomi 24.12.1937- 27.01.2020

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away

– Job 1:21

Cadets participating at the motivational online talk show held at SSPN on January 23.

DIMAPUR: Sainik School Punglwa Nagaland (SSPN) observed Parakram Diwas in the school on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23.

A press release by SSPN stated that, an online talk show was organised for the cadets on the life

of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Fifty cadets from classes 6 to 9 participated in the event and were reminded of the contribution and the sacrifice laid by one of the nationalist fighter as Netaji.

Vice principal of the school, Lt Col Leena Bajaj congratulated the cadets

for their intense participation. She applauded the cadets for their impressive speech and the patriotic song, Kakam Kadam Badhayeja.

The officer spoke on the example set by the great leader and his relevance for the cadets and the youth today.

“LT. KELHOUSETUOÜ RÜVUONUO SOLO” (23.12.1932 – 06.01.2021)

“ WE LOST A MOTHER WITH A HEART OF GOLD HOW MUCH WE MISS HER CAN NEVER BE TOLD. SHE SHARED OUR TROUBLES AND HELPED US ALONG, IF WE FOLLOW HER FOOTSTEPS WE WILL NEVER GO WRONG. WE MISS YOU FROM YOUR FIRESIDE CHAIR, YOUR LOVING SMILE AND GENTLE AIR, YOUR VACANT PLACE NO ONE CAN FILL, WE MISS YOU MOMMY AND ALWAYS WILL. SHE WAS A MOTHER SO VERY RARE, CONTENT IN HER HOME AND ALWAYS THERE, ON EARTH SHE TOILED, IN HEAVEN SHE RESTS, GOD BLESS YOU MOMMY, YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST. EACH TIME WE LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE, YOU SEEM TO SMILE AND SAY, DON'T BE SAD BUT COURAGE TAKE, AND LOVE EACH OTHER FOR MY SAKE.”

ATMA Dimapur organized exhibition during Republic day celebration at Dimapur to provide an opportunity to SHGs, CIGs, entrepreneurs and Agri clinic and Agri business centre to showcase their produce and products. Exhibition was inaugurated

by NLA speaker, Sharingain Longkumer on January 26. (ATMA Dimapur) K Y M C

“We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you again in heaven.”

Loving wife & family members

TO ALL OF YOU WHO KNEW, LOVED AND ESTEEMED HER. TO YOU, WHO CAME TO EXPRESS YOUR SYMPATHY THROUGH YOUR PRESENCE, YOUR PRAYERS, TO PAY A LAST TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED MOTHER, FROM THE DEPTHS OF OUR HEARTS, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU !

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO : 1. BAPTIST MISSION CHURCH 2. KOINONIA PRAYER CENTRE 3. DR. VIKETHONYÜ & TEAM (OKING HOSPITAL) 4. PWD WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP 5. RESIDENTS OF PWD COLONY, KOHIMA THE FAMILY OF LT. KELHOUSETUOÜ RÜVUONUO SOLO K-208 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021

72nd Republic Day celebrated across Nagaland

Metsubo Jamir at Longleng. (NP)

Temjen Imna Along at Mokokchung. (NP)

Jacob Zhimomi at Tuensang. (DIPR)

Tongpang Ozukum at Mon local ground.

V. Kashiho Sangtam at Peren. (DIPR)

Neiba Kronu at Phek. (DIPR)

Paiwang Konyak at Zunheboto. (DIPR)

Phukayi at Wokha. (DIPR)

H. Haiying at Noklak. (DIPR)

Medo Yokha at Kiphire. (NP)

Toshi Wungtung at Shamator. (DIPR)

Participants at the bike rally held in Dimapur.

IWC members at Rotary Centre, Dimapur on January 26.

Presidents of 3 clubs unfurling the national flag in Dimapur.

Members of Dimapur Bongs at the programme.

Members of IRCS at DDSC stadium on January 26.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the nation, Nagaland also took part in the 72nd Republic Day (RDay) on January 26, where national flag was unfurled and rashtriya salute taken by ministers and advisors in the different districts.

Longleng: Minister of Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir was the special guest at the celebration at Longleng, where he unfurled the national flag and took the rastriya salute from the parade contingents.

National anthem was presented by the students of St. Josephs’ School Longleng.

Metsubo also inspected the parade contingents before delivering the speech. Parade contingents included, DEF Longleng, 12th.NAP (IR), Village guards Longleng HQ, Village Guard Orangkong Village, Bautung Government higher

Mon: Minister of Mechanical & Housing, Tongpang Ozukum graced R-Day at Mon HQ local ground. Four contingents of 6th NAP, DEF Mon, Village Guard & 6th NAP pipe band took part in the march pass. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Mon also felicitated 16 people on the occasion and a cultural dance was performed by the Leangha Union Mon Town.

Peren: Minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam was the special guest at Peren and took rashtriya salute from the parade contingents.

Parade contingents comprising of DEF Peren, 9th IRB Saijang, All Saints Hr. Sec. School Peren and School Police Cadet, GHSS Jalukie participated in the march past. In Jalukie, ADC, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang unfurled the national flag.

Phek: Minister of Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu unfurled the national flag/ rashtriya salute/national anthem, inspected parade contingents and felicitated local championship under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

He took salute from march past contingents comprising of 22 Assam Rifles, Phek, DEF, Phek, 5th NAP Bn. Phek, NCC GHSS, Phek, Student Police Cadet Phek, Government Higher Secondary school Phek, Holy Care School Phek and Royal Foundation School Phek. He also inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by various department and NGOs. Zunheboto: Minister of Transport and Land Resource, Paiwang Konyak unfurled the national flag.

Highlights of the programme included parade by four contingents i.e 8 NAP, DEF, Home Guard, Ex-serviceman and Assam Rifles led by 1st commander Tongpang Ao, assistant commandant and 2nd Commander Inaxu, sub inspector Zunheboto.

Awards were given to various VDBs (i.e 24 VDBs in total) under different blocks in Zunheboto, who have implemented MORD and state programme satisfactorily as well as maintaining the VDBs assets properly during 2019-2020 and 20202021.

Wokha: Advisor of Food & Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology & Consumer

Tseminyu and DBs Tseminyu HQ. Pungro: EAC Pungro, Nuhuta Tunyi hoisted the flag at ADC office Pungro and also took the salute.Traditional and folk song was presented by Shodangberu cultural troupe Pungro. The chief guest also inaugurated exhibition stalls put up by department of Agri Pungro, Rural Development and State Rural Livelihood Mission, RD Khongsa.

Chen: SDO (civil), Chen Samuel Konyak unfurled the national flag and took rashtriya salute from NVG Chen Hq. government officers, GBs, DBs, and public from Chen area attended the celebration.

Meluri: ADC Meluri, Chuba Temjen unfurled the national flag and took salute from 5th NAP coy Meluri.

The function was attended

by HoDs, NGOs and public leaders.

Pfutsero: ADC Pfutsero, Phuleshe Yepthomi unfurled the national flag and took the rashtriya salute and later read out the speech. Special song was presented by children home Rukizu and folk song by Reku colony.

Tuli: ADC Tuli, Imsongmeren unfurled the national flag, took rashtriya salute from Tuli DEF personnel and read the message in the presence of government officials, GBs and public leaders.

Changtongya: SDO (C) Moakumzuk Tzudir as chief guest unfurled the flag and took salute from I/C OC Police Station Changtongya followed by republic day speech.

Wakching: SDO (C), Relise Sangtam unfurled the national flag. GBs &DBs and govt employees attended the function.

Longkhim: ADC Longkhim, Kikumsungla Jamir was chief guest and unfurled the flag, took salute and read out the speech.

32nd Assam Rifles B Coy Longkim displayed weapons.

Thonoknyu: SDO (C), Longdiba L Sangtam unfurled the flag and took salute from Nagaland Police Thonoknyu. DBs, GBs and town VGs attended the programme.

Medziphema: ADC Medziphema, Thsuvisie Phoji was chief guest and unfurled the national flag, took the rashtriya salute and

tional anthem was sung by St. Mary’s High School.

Naginimora: ADC Naginimora, Renabemo Odyuo unfurled national flag followed by national anthem sung by Carewell School and rashtriya salute from 6th NAP. Aboi: Aboi Town RDay celebration was held at local ground Aboi with ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe as special guest, who unfurled national flag, took salute and read out the speech. National Anthem was also presented

by BBBP Girls Club, Aboi.

Tsukjem Ao, ABSI was the parade commander while Manchan (Hav) NP was the 2nd parade commander.

There were three parade contingents included VG Longching, VG Aopao and DEF, Aboi.

CVS&AH: College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CVS&AH), Jalukie, Peren, observed R-Day at college campus with faculty, staff and family members. Dean of college, Dr. AK Sangwan highlighted the salient achievements of the institute during the past year.

IWC Dimapur: Inner Wheel Club (IWC) Dimapur led by president Sanjukta Bhattacharjee unfurled national flag at Rotary Centre, Dimapur on January 26.

ATMA Mokokchung: ATMA Mokokchung organised district level exhibition and sales day at local ground Mokokchung, inaugurated by minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.

Six SHGs from different blocks of Mokokchung, various agri and allied departments and agencies also participated.

Deptt of Posts: Department of Posts, India observed the day at Dimapur post office with hoisting of national flag led by NE-II region Dimapur postmaster general, Som Kamie along with staff of regional office and Dimapur.

NPP Nagaland state unit: NPP Nagaland state along with its minority cell and youths held a bike rally consisting of more than 50 bikers covering nearly 8km, flagged off by the state NPP president Dr Andrew Ahoto from Thahekhu Gate towards DC office junction and culminated at the NPP state office. A press release

by NPP Nagaland state IPR

Secondary School Longleng and Students’ Police Cadet from Bautung Government Higher Secondary School Longleng, led by parade commandant Impung Chang, SDPO Longleng.

Special guest inaugurated an exhibition stall which was put up by various Self Help Groups (SHG) and government departments of Longleng district. Minister also presented commendation certificates along with cash to the individuals in recognition of their outstanding performance and dedication in farming sector which was awarded by ATMA Longleng, to three selected farmers of three blocks under Longleng district. (Correspondent) Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along unfurled the national flag at Imkongmeren Sports Complex. The chief guest nagalandpost.com Poll inspected the parade and Q . : Is the continuing delivered the Republic Day f a r m e r s a g i t a t i o n speech and also took the likely force the centre salute of march past conto order crackdown? tingents, led by parade commander assistant comman100% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– dant Y.E Ngullie, 2nd NAP 90% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Alichen. The parade con80% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tingents consisted of DEF 70% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mokokchung, 2nd NAP 60% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 50% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Alichen and Home Guards 40% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and Civil Defense. Temjen 30% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– also presented awards to 20% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– government schools for 10% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– achieving 100% transition 0% of girl child students in the A B C primary level of classes V 68% A Yes. to VI and the upper primary 29% level of classes VIII to IX B No. during the academic year of 3% Can’t Say. C 2019-20 from Beti Bachao Padhao (BBBP), a camNext poll Beti paign of the government of Q: Is the continued hike on fuel justified when India. Minister inaugurated cr ude pr ice is still the exhibition stalls set up by various government departbelow $60? ments. (Correspondent)  Yes. Tuensang: Minister of  No. Public Health Engineering,  Can’t Say. Jacob Zhimomi took the salute and inspected parade WEATHER contingents, one each from DEF and 3rd NAP and FORECAST 3rd NAP Pipe band with January 27 Bunglang Chang DySP (R) (Temperature in ºC) Max Min as parade commander and Agartala Sunny and pleasant 26 10 Athriti (SM) as 2 I/C while Aizawl Sunny and pleasant 23 6 Chang, Sangtam and YimcGuwahati Mostly sunny and nice 25 11 hunger cultural troupes preImphal Sunny and pleasant 26 4 sented cultural item. District Itanagar Partly sunny and pleasant 24 11 commendation awards were Shillong Plenty of sunshine 18 4 also given to various indiKohima Plenty of sunshine 21 6 viduals and organisations.

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Protection & Taxes, Phukayi was the chief guest. He also handed over district level awards 2021 and commendation awards were also given. Parade contingents was led by assistant commandant 7th NAP Y. Ashito Aye, where five parade contingents took part in the march past.

Noklak: Advisor, Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying unfurled the national flag and took salute at local ground, Noklak on 26th January 2021. Parade contingents consisted of DEF, Noklak, Village Guard, Tsuwao and Village Guard Choklangan.

Assistant commandant, 3rd NAP Logubo was the parade commander and ABI, Imkum Meren Imsong of DEF, Noklak was second in command. Parade review was done by SP, Noklak.

Haiying also visited the stall of weapon display by A Coy 45 Assam Rifles.

Kiphire: Advisor of Technical Education & Election, Medo Yokha as special guest at public ground in Kiphire read out the Republic Day speech. Earlier, the special guest inaugurated the stalls put up by various departments and NGOs and a special song was presented

by Marlen Sangtam. On the occasion of Republic Day, SBI Kiphire will pay visit to Shalom Children Home, NSCB Kiphire to district Hospital while IRCS Kiphire branch will visit District Jail Kiphire. (Correspondent) Shamator: Shamator celebrated R-Day at public ground. Chief guest, advisor, of I&PR, SCERT and VG, Toshi Wungtung unfurled the national flag, inspected the parade contingents followed by reading of speech. Special songs were presented by youth department i/c Allen and Lawola Yimchunger and GBs presented folk song while Lünsoberü cultural troupe and Mongtsuwong cultural troupes presented cultural items. The chief guest also inaugurated stalls and held meeting with Shamator Officers’ Forum.

Tseminyu: ADC Tseminyu, W Manpai Phom was special guest who unfurled national flag, took the salute and read the speech. The national anthem was sung by 4th NAP coy youth department. Other highlights of the programme were folk song by Kandi Shenpfu Zi,

delivered the speech. 11th NAP (IR) Bn Ruzaphema led by parade commander ABI Wabang Longkumer took part in the celebration.

Pughoboto: ADC Pughoboto, Thungchanbemo Tungoe as chief guest unfurled national flag and took the rashtriya salute from 8th NAP Naltoqa ‘A’ Coy parade contingent and DEF Pughoboto followed by national anthem sung by PPKK. He also read out Republic Day Speech and inaugurated the stalls put up by SHGs. Satakha: ADC Satakha, TL Kiusumong Tikhir unfurled the national flag and delivered Republic Day speech.

Bhandari: ADC Bhandari Tiameren Chang unfurled the national flag and took rashtriya salute from 7NAP parade contingent.

Jakhama: SDO (C), Ruopfukuotou hosted the national flag and delivered the speech.

Tobu: At Tobu HQ, local ground Tobu, special guest Mudongoyi Chuzho unfurled the national flag and took rashtriya salute and delivered speech.

Chiephobozou: ADC, Chiephobozou, Vekhoyi Chakhesang unfurled the flag and took salute followed by national anthem and his address.

Tizit: ADC Tizit, Pakon Phom unfurled the national flag and took salute.

National anthem was sung

by St. Francis School Tizit.

March past contingents were 6th NAP Tizit, Village Guard, Oting Village, NCC Tizit & Govt. Higher Secondary School, Tizit.

Niuland: ADC, Niuland, Athrila S unfurled the national flag while 8th NAP ‘C’ Coy presented guard of honour with ABSI, Oren Lotha as parade commander.

Tening: ADC, Rhosietho Nguori unfurled national flag and took salute while national anthem was led by Baptist High School.

Mangkolemba: SDO (C), Atsüngba Walling unfurled the flag and took rashtriya salute and delivered the speech.

Seyochung: ADC Seyochung, Japth Woch unfurled the national flag and read out the speech.

Parade contingents included VG Seyochung HQ led by Nikihe chick Seyochung area VG commander. Na-

& media cell stated that, Dr Andrew encouraged the crowd, while NPP state minority cell, Juel Acharjee thanked all the audience.

Programme convenor was Shiv Kumar Das along with co-convenor Apu Sarkar SSPN: In Sainik School Punglwa Nagaland (SSPN), Group Captain Prasun Basu, principal of the school graced the occasion as the chief guest and unfurled the tricolor. Principal gave away gifts to the general employees and the Nagaland Armed Police (NAP) personnel posted in the school.

LCD: Leo Club of Dimapur (LCD) along with Lions Club of Dimapur and Lions Club of Blue Vanda Dimapur celebrated by unfurling the national flag at the club premise. Flag was unfurled by presidents of all the three clubs in the presence of DG Lion Lalita R. Khadra and IPDP Leo Rishab Chhabra.

173 Bn CRPF, Dimapur: 173 Bn CRPF celebrated the day at battalion headquater Airfield Dimapur. Commandant 173Bn, Vishnu Gautam hoisted the national flag and took the salute.

Dimapur Bongs: Dimapur Bongs observed the day at its office premises, with hoisting of the tricolour followed by the national anthem. President of Bengali Samaj, K. K. Paul as chief guest encouraged all the youths and Dimapur Bongs member Sandeep Saha highlighted the importance of the day.

IRCS: As advised by Dimapur district administration, Dr. Amos Lkr on behalf of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dimapur district branch along with his nursing volunteers distributed face masks to visitors at DDSC stadium on 72nd Republic Day, which was supported by the members of Red Cross, Sujoy Das and Mamta Karir.

B/155BN Khehokhu village: B/155BN posted at Signboard (Khehokhu village) celebrated the day with assistant GB of Hoito village, Z. Ahoto Awomi as the chief guest who unfurled the flag and delivered a speech. Programme was organised under the patronage of Mukesh Kumar Tyagi commandant 155BN, A.K Hussain OC 155BN and GBs of surrounding village areas.

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72nd Republic Day celebrated across North East said.

Artists perform during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Gauhati High Republic Day celebration in Imphal on Tuesday.

Court in Guwahati, Tuesday. (PTI) Northeast, Jan 26 (PTI/Correspondent): Along with the rest of the country, the eight North-eastern states celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday. Due to the pandemic this year, festivities were toned down in many parts of Northeast. Here is how Republic Day was celebrated across Northeast.

Meghalaya: Meghalaya joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 72nd Republic Day as Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the national flag at the Polo Grounds here on Tuesday.

The governor urged the people to remember the founding fathers of the nation and the state.

Meghalaya continues to be one of those states that have the lowest number of active COVID-19 cases and fatalities, he said.

The state’s efforts in dealing with the pandemic were appreciated nationally, and even by the World Health Organisation, Malik said.

The gover nor also highlighted the concerted response of the state government to the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.

The Restart Meghalaya Mission, launched by the state government, is committed to spending Rs

14,515 crore on various developmental activities over the next three years, he said, adding that the development of roads and connectivity has improved.

Malik said the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to provide piped water connection to every rural household will be completed in the state by December 2022 against the national target of December 2024.

He also spoke on various other developmental works taken up by the government.

As a part of the celebrations, the Meghalaya Day Awards were distributed, and all frontline health workers were recognised for their contribution and services rendered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Assam Regiment, Central Reser ve Police Force, District Executive Force of Meghalaya Police, NCC, and the Brass Band of the Border Wing Home Guards took part in the celebrations.

An array of cultural programs, depicting the ethnic communities of Meghalaya, were showcased.

Celebrations also took place in other district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters and central government offices across the state.

Mizoram: Mizoram Governor P S Sreed-

Six new COVID-19 cases, 12 recoveries in Meghalaya Correspondent Shillong, Jan 26 : Six new cases of COVID19 infection took the active cases to 98, even as 12 more recovered, surging the recovery figure to 13,496 in Meghalaya on Tuesday.

Director Health Service (MI), Dr. Aman War said that the new COVID19 cases detected on Tuesday consisted of four in East Khasi Hills district and one each in Ri-Bhoi district and West Khasi Hills district.

With 86 active COVID-19 cases, East Khasi Hills, which includes Shillong, is the

most affected district in the State.

On the other hand, the new recoveries from the viral disease recorded on Tuesday included 10 in East Jaintia Hills district and one each in East Jaintia Hills district and North Garo Hills district.

Four districts; South West Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Garo Hills and South Garo Hills are currently free from COVID infection.

So far, Meghalaya has registered a total of 13,840 COVID-19 cases that includes 146 fatalities, 98 active cases and 13,496 cases of recovery from the viral disease.

haran Pillai on Tuesday said that Mizoram has stood the test of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unfurling the Tricolour during the 72nd Republic Day celebrations at Lammual here, Pillai said that Mizoram has the lowest number of COVID-19 cases, lowest fatality rate and one of the best recovery rates in the country due to concerted efforts of the state government and selfless service of churches, NGOs and frontline workers.

“I feel this is something we can take pride in amidst these difficult times,” he said.

Pillai said the state government has carried out commendable work on different fronts despite constraints and challenges posed by the pandemic.

The administration has taken concrete steps to bolster internal security and tension along the MizoramAssam inter- state border was diffused with the timely deployment of police, the governor said.

The police has seized a large cache of weapons and also arrested 1,008 people last year for their alleged involvement in the drug trade, he said.

A cyber-crime police station was also inaugurated.

The state government has taken up a slew of tour-

6 new cases push Manipur’s COVID19 tally to 29,003 Imphal, Jan 26 (PTI): Manipur’s COVID-19 tally rose to 29,003 on Tuesday as six more people tested positive for the infection, an official said. Two new patients each are from Imphal East and Imphal West districts, and one each from Bishnupur and Chandel districts, the official at COVID Common Control Room said. Twenty-one more people have been cured of the disease, taking the recovery rate among the coronavirus patients in the state to 98.13 per cent. The state now has 171 active cases, while 28,463 people have recovered from the disease and 369 patients have succumbed to the infection so far, he said.

ism projects, he said.

More than two lakh households have been issued MGNREGA job cards and provided 96 days of wage employment last year, he said.

The state administration has provided potable drinking water to more than 40,000 rural families under the Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission, he said.

Implementation of the state’s flagship programme Socio-Economic Development Policy (SEDP) has contributed to the economic growth, the governor said.

A total of 5,000 women farmers have been covered under the Mahila Kisan Shashaktikaran Pariyojana, he said.

Over 50,000 families have been enrolled under the state healthcare scheme and over 2 lakh families under Ayushman Bharat, Pillai said.

A new 50-bedded tertiary care cancer centre is being constructed at the Mizoram State Cancer Institute in Aizawl, and trauma centres are being established in government hospitals with central funds, he said.

All the 23 notified towns in Mizoram have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, the governor said.

Noting that Mizoram was the first state to declare sports as an industry, Pillai

Rani Gaidinliu grong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) who were the presidium members spoke on the occasion.

The speakers dwelt on the philosophy, vision, activities and achievements of Rani Gaidinliu and reminded the Zeliangrong people to discard narrow

and the fragmentation mindsets which are “the greatest impediments to social progress and threat to unity of the Zeliangrong community.” The release further stated that the Zeliangrong people acknowledged and highly appreciated the Govt. of India for constructing and dedicating many mega memorial infrastructures and for various commendable developmental works in different parts of the country to honour the contribution rendered by Rani Maa. The release stated that the Zeliangrong people are confidence that the strong leadership of Narendra PM Modi will fulfill the cherish dream of Rani Maa

tala another ICP is proposed to be set up in Sabroom, the southernmost town in the state bordering Bangladesh.

It would be the busiest land port of the future after completion of a bridge on the Feni River, Bais said.

Another ICP is proposed to be set up at Nischintapur of Agartala-Akhaura rail link, the governor said, adding apart from existing Simanata haats (border haats) at Kamalasagar in Sipahijala district and Srinagar in Sabroom, two new haats are being set up at Dharmanagar in North Tripura district and Kamalpur in Dhalai district.

Assam: The Assam government has provided jobs to over 80,000 unemployed youths in the last four-and-half years, Governor Jagdish Mukhi said while hoisting the tricolour here on Tuesday.

This includes permanent and contractual appointments, he said.

Moreover, the retirement age of 46,150 teachers under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) who have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), state pool teachers, contractual teachers of secondary schools, and several thousand employees engaged under National Health Mission has been extended to 60 years, Mukhi

the state.

He said there was no cut in salaries and the health infrastructure of the state improved during the pandemic.

The state government proposes to build a 13-km cable car and four tunnels on the Rangpo-RanipoolTadong-Gangtok route to ease traffic congestion, he said.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang thanked the people of the state for displaying a sense of responsibility and cooperation towards adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines.

He said the government aims to turn Sikkim into an education hub with state-of-art infrastructure and regular training of teachers and the Centre of Excellence at Chakung will be a shining example of the administration’s intent.

Expressing hope that the tourist inflow to the state will reach pre-COVID levels, Tamang said a new road connecting Nepal’s Taplajung and Sikkim’s Chwabhanjyang has been completed and a foreign registration office opened at Rammam check-post so that international tourists can directly enter the state without having to travel to Rangpo or Melli.

He said the administration is focusing on increasing farm and dairy production.

Tamang said that the development of the IT sector in Sikkim will boost the state’s economy.

The state government is also providing housing to homeless people in both rural and urban areas to ensure that everyone has a roof over his/her head, he said.

He said the government has formulated women-centric policies, including the firstof-its-kind reservation for women in tenders for government contractual work, and is proposing to create a women special task force in the police.

The chief minister hoped that the recommencement of flights from Pakyong airport will benefit the people of the state besides boosting the tourism sector.

More than 50% Assam MLAs crorepatis: Report Ex-Assam CM Gogoi among Guwahati, Jan 26 (PTI): Over 56 per cent of MLAs in Assam, including Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma, have assets worth over Rs 1 crore, as per a latest report. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Assam Election Watch (AEW) have analysed the asset details of 119 out of 126 sitting MLAs and found that 67 are crorepatis.

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) MLA Naren Sonowal is the richest member of the House, owning movable and immovable assets of nearly Rs 34 crore, the report stated.

Sahab Uddin Ahmed of the AIUDF is the poorest MLA, having assets worth

106th birth anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu observed

DIMAPUR, JAN 26: The 106th birth anniversary of Rani Gaidinliu, legendary fighter of India and an awardee of Padma Bhusan1982, Tamrapatra-1972, Birsa Munda-1996, Vivekananda Seva Award-1983 was observed on Tuesday at Reangdailong (SaduKhoiroi) village in Churachandpur district, Manipur.

A press release by media and publicity cell, Zeliangrong Civil Organizations (ZCO) stated that speaker, Zeliangrong Baudi, (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland) Meidinlung Pamei; Poupoklung Kamei, president, Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur and; Titus Kamei, president, Zelian-

said the Centre has approved projects worth Rs 228.73 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram for the development of sports infrastructure.

A total of Rs 15.50 crore has been sanctioned under the Khelo India Scheme for laying artificial football turfs at three locations and Rs 5.5 crore for construction of a hockey ground at Muallungthu near Aizawl, he said.

Tripura: The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour in Tripura on Tuesday, with Governor R K Bais unfurling the Tricolour at The Assam Rifles ground here.

Contingents of the BSF, CRPF, Tripura Police and the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) took part in the march past. Folk artists from the hills enthralled the audience with their dance performance during the celebrations.

The governor in his address said, despite many hurdles his government was trying its best to develop the state.

He said to transform the state into a preferred destination for industrial and trade activities, physical infrastructures are being developed in Bodhjung nagar here.

The governor said in addition to one Integrated Check (ICP) post at Agar-

In its election manifesto in 2016, the BJP had promised to give 25 lakh new jobs to the people of the northeastern state.

The governor said, the Sarbananda Sonowal-led government has been taking exemplary measures for fulfilling the promise of providing a corruption-free state.

“My government has so far arrested 229 government officers under corruptionrelated cases...unearthed several scams in welfare schemes implemented prior to 2016 and detected and deleted around 14 lakh bogus beneficiaries in MGNREGA,” he said.

Lauding the state government’s efforts in fighting COVID-19, Mukhi said, financial assistance of Rs 4,000 was provided to over 3.89 lakh people of Assam who were stranded in different states during the lockdown.

“I am happy to inform that under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, various industrial units of the state have received loans amounting to Rs 1,800 crore to tide over the COVID-19 crisis,” he added. In order to protect the interests of the indigenous people, the Assam government has given land rights to 3.34 lakh people in the last four-and-half years, Mukhi said.

Because of his health condition, the governor delivered a truncated version of his 22-page speech and concluded the address in just five minutes.

The 72nd Republic Day programme here was a subdued affair in the wake of the pandemic and the main celebrations at Veterinary College playground in Khanpara was over in 35 minutes.

Sikkim: The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated across Sikkim on Tuesday with strict adherence to social distancing norms.

Hoisting the Tricolour at Paljor Stadium here, Governor Ganga Prasad lauded the Sikkim government for maintaining the balance of protecting people from COVID-19 while ensuring the economic stability of

so that the Zeliangrong people “who are politically disadvantage presently” can contribute more towards building a strong India.

The leaders who spoke during the function strongly urged the Govt. of Manipur to start the construction of “Tribal Women’s Freedom Fighters Museum” in the name and memory of Rani Gaidinli without any further inordinately delay. The Anniversary observance was jointly organized by Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliangrong Youth Front and Zeliangrong Students’ Union and was attended by many leaders of the Zeliangrong Civil Organizations, elders, women’s leaders, youths and students.

Rs 1.82 lakh, it added.

The other richer MLAs are BJP’s Narayan Deka (Rs 17.23 crore) and AIUDF’s Abdur Rahim Ajmal (Rs 13.11 crore), while the poorer ones are AIUDF’s Mamun Imdadul Haque Chawdhury (Rs 6.35 lakh) and BJP’s Terash Gowalla (Rs 8.91 lakh). The chief minister has total assets of Rs 1.85 crore, while senior minister Sarma owns movable and immovable assets worth Rs 6.38 crore.

BJP state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass owns Rs 2.32 crore worth of assets, while Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia of Congress has assets of Rs 4.55 crore. The ADR-AEW report analysed that 58 per cent of BJP’s existing MLAs

are crorepatis, while 55 per cent of Congress legislators own assets worth more than Rs 1 crore. The highest number of crorepati MLAs is from the AGP at 77 per cent, followed by 58 per cent members of the BPF and 36 per cent legislators of AIUDF. The report said that the average assets per MLA is Rs 2.47 crore.

Analysing the trend, ADR-AEW said only 12 per cent MLAs were crorepatis in 2006 and it increased to 37 per cent in 2011.

In the 126-member Assam Assembly, currently six seats are lying vacant and the analysis is based on the candidates’ affidavits prior to the 2016 elections and by-elections conducted thereafter.

One new COVID-19 case in Arunachal; tally rises to 16,820

Itanagar, Jan 26 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh reported one new COVID19 case, taking the coronavirus caseload in the northeastern state to 16,820, a senior health department official said on Tuesday.

An Army man from Dahung military camp in West Kameng district was detected through RT-PCR test and the patient was asymptomatic, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.

Four more people recuperated from the disease on Monday, taking the total number of recoveries in the state to 16,749,

he said.

The recover y rate among coronavirus patients in the state now is 99.57 per cent while the fatality ratio is 0.33 per cent, the official said, adding that the positivity rate in the state currently stands at 0.08 per cent.

Arunachal Pradesh now has 15 active COVID19 cases while 56 people have succumbed to the infection so far.

West Kameng district has the highest number of active cases at four while, Changlang, Tawang and East Siang districts have three each, the SSO said.

15 from NE conferred Padma

Guwahati/Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS): On the 72nd Republic Day, the government on Monday conferred the Padma Bhushan award posthumously to former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Padma Shri awards to 14 personalities from six of the eight northeastern states excluding Sikkim and Nagaland.

Gogoi, who died at the age of 86 on November 23 last year in Guwahati, had been state’s Chief Minister for 15 years -- 2001-2016.

He was also a former central minister. The Padma Shri awardees include former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bijoya Chakravarty from Assam in the category of Public Affairs. Eight distinguished personalities from Assam have been honoured with Padma Shri while two distinguished persons from Manipur and one each from

Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram conferred the coveted awards. The Padma Shri awardees from Assam are Lakhimi Baruah (social worker),Gopiram Bargayn Burabhakat (art), Bijoya Chakravarty (public affairs), Mangal Singh Hazowary (literature and education), Dulal Manki (art), Birubala Rabha (social work), Roman Sarmah (literature and education-journalism) and Imran Shah (literature and education). Radhe Devi and Rewben Mashangva from Manipur and Tripura’s Satyaram Reang chosen for the Padma Shri awards in the field of art while Anshu Jamsenpa from Arunachal Pradesh, Nanadro B Marak from Meghalaya and Sangkhumi Bualchhuak from Mizoram got the awards in the field of sports, agriculture and social work respectively.

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE No. M-69/2020/10340-41

Date Dimapur 24th Nov 2020

Notice is hereby given that Shri Among Chang Vrs K Khevili Yepthomi resident of Chumukedima, Ward-10 town in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Among Chang, Village/Block No : Naharbari (A.K), Patta No : 694, Dag No : 214/1036, Area : 00B-02K-19Ls North : Approach Road, South : Approach Road East : Approach Road, West : Along/Thungso Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur: Nagaland DC-78

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Violence not a solution: Rahul calls for repeal of farm laws in national interest

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): As protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said violence is not the solution to any problem and sought repeal of the three farm laws in “national interest”.

Gandhi took to Twitter to say that if anyone gets hurt the damage will be inflicted to the country, after violence broke out during the tractor parade by protesters against the new farm laws.

“Violence is not the solution to any problem.

If anyone gets hurt, the damage will be done to our country. Take back the antiagricultural laws in national interest,” he said in a tweet in Hindi.

Deviating from the designated route for the tractor parade, protesting farmers entered the Red Fort and hoisted flags from some domes of the iconic monument in the national capital.

They earlier clashed with the police at ITO while trying to enter Lutyens Delhi. The police used tear gas shells and lathi-charge to dispel the violent farmers.

The farmers who began their march from different border points, much before the time permitted for their tractor rally, reached ITO in Central Delhi, though their

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leaders had earlier agreed not to enter central Delhi.

The Congress also tweeted a video showing smoke from tear gas shells lobbed at farmers to stop them from entering Delhi.

“Republic Day 2021 in New India. Our national

capital is up in smoke as the government attacks its own people,” the party said on its official Twitter handle along with the video. The opposition party also said that it is standing strongly behind the farmers in their protest against the farm laws.

Don’t take law in your hands, maintain peace: Delhi police’s appeal to farmers The Delhi Police on Tuesday appealed to the protesting farmers to not take law in their hands and maintain peace as clashes between the force and protesting farmers broke out at a number of places in the national capital.

The police also asked the farmers to head back to their pre-decided routes for the tractor parade.

“We request to the protesting farmers to not take law in their hands and maintain peace,” Additional PRO Anil Mittal said.

Police on Tuesday fired tear gas shells and lathicharged farmers when they clashed with the force in parts of city, including the ITO, after the tractor parade deviated from the permitted route in an attempt to move towards Rajpath, the heart of the national capital.

The Delhi Police had given permission to farmers protesting the three farm laws to hold their tractor parade on selected routes only after the official Republic Day parade on the Rajpath concludes.

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Mamata blames centre’s ‘insensitive attitude’ for violence NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (agencies): Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today she was “deeply disturbed” by the violence on the streets of Delhi during farmer protests. She blamed what she called the centre’s “insensitive attitude towards farmers” for the escalation and urged the government to repeal the laws that have triggered the protests.

“Deeply disturbed by worrying and painful developments that have unfolded on the streets of Delhi. Centre’s insensitive attitude and indifference towards our farmer brothers and sisters has to be blamed for this situation,” Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

“First, these laws were passed without taking farmers into confidence.

And then despite protests across India and farmers camping near Delhi for last two months, they’ve been extremely casual in dealing with them. Centre should engage with the farmers and repeal the draconian laws.”

Chaos and clashes erupted during a tractor rally by farmers protesting against three central laws that they feel will harm their income and leave them open to exploitation by corporates.

As the annual Republic Day parade took place in the heart of Delhi, farm-

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ers broke through barricades put up at the city’s borders and marched in despite teargassing and lathi charge.

Thousands of farmers reached central Delhi and then drove tractors into the historic Red Fort complex, putting up flags and damaging the fencing.

The violence was condemned by many opposition leaders, with Congress leaders like Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urging the farmers to go back to the borders.

Maharashtra politician Sharad Pawar, whose NCP is a part of the state’s r uling coalition, said: “None can defend what is happening there today. But we also cannot ignore why it is happening. It is the responsibility of the Centre to note why the farmers who were protesting peacefully till now turned angry.”

Violence by certain elements in Delhi unacceptable: Punjab CM CHANDIGARH/ PATIALA, JAN 26 (IANS): Terming the violence perpetrated by certain elements during Tuesday’s tractor rally in the national capital as unacceptable, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged all the genuine farmers to immediately vacate Delhi and return to the borders, where they had been protesting peacefully for the past two months.

The Chief Minister also ordered a high alert in Punjab amid the tension and violence in Delhi and directed Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta to ensure that law and order in the state is not disturbed at any cost. Expressing grave concern over the situation, the Chief Minister said the violence was apparently trig-

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gered by some people who violated the rules laid down for the tractor rally through mutual agreement between the Delhi Police and the farmers’ unions.

It was unfortunate that these elements disturbed the peaceful agitation of the farmers, he said, condemning the incidents that took place at the historic Red Fort

and some other key points of the national capital.

Pointing out that the major farmer leaders had already disassociated themselves from the violence, Amarinder Singh said the agitating farmers should immediately vacate the national capital and get back to their camps at the borders, and continue to engage with the Centre to resolve the crisis over the farm laws.

“Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable.

It’ll negate the goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves and suspended the tractor rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi and return to borders,” the Chief Minister tweeted.

Amarinder appeals to PM to accept farmers’ demands Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to accept the farmers’ demands, saying the new farm laws were “completely wrong”.

Singh said the elderly farmers were sitting at the borders of Delhi not for themselves, but for their children and the future generations.

“The farm laws are completely wrong as they are against federalism since agriculture is a state subject under Schedule 7 of the Constitution,” said Singh, who unfurled the national flag in Patiala at Raja Bhalindra Singh Sports Complex.

He appealed to Modi to fulfil the demands of the agitating farmers, who are sitting at Delhi’s borders for the past two

months. He hoped that the tractor parade of the farmers passes off as peacefully like their agitation has been so far “Be peaceful and the country is with you,” Singh said, declaring that his heart was with the farmers amid the Republic Day celebrations.

He said that 122 MPs in UK had spoken in favour of the farmers and other countries had also supported the protests as the farmers had been peaceful all along.

The chief minister alleged that the Centre had deliberately kept Punjab out of the high-powered committee initially as they knew that the voices of protest would rise from here, adding that “these voices will continue to rise” till the farmers’ interests were secured.

Opposition leaders condemn violence during tractor parade NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (IANS): In the wake of clashes between police and protesting farmers in Delhi on Tuesday as the tractor rally burst into the city, opposition parties condemned the violence and called for calm. Some also attacked the government over the fracas. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi, in a tweet, said: “Sheer anarchy, utter lawlessness, and an absolute mess!

Protesting farmers corner two policemen during clashes at “This government de- Red Fort, after their tractor parade on Republic Day. (PTI)

Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls off tractor parade; appeals to return to protest sites

fines inefficiency, mismanagement, and transgression.

The government has taught the world how to turn a peaceful protest into a mobocracy.”

Another Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergil, however, said the protest will weaken due to such acts.

“Peace is the strength of any protest and gets weakened when you need to bank upon violence - urge both sides (protestors & police) to remain calm, follow the

dharma of democracy because when lives are lost & national property is damaged then it is loss of entire Nation.” Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said: “It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.”

Congress leader and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the the death of a protesting farmer.

“Saddened to learn of the death of a protestor in police firing. Authorities must urge the police to observe restraint. Violence resolves nothing & resorting to it reduces the state to the level of its enemies.

We must resolve this crisis through democratic means, not force,” he said.

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Police uses tear gas to disperse protesting farmers who were attempting to break barricades at Ghazipur border during their ‘tractor march’ on Republic Day. (PTI)

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI): The Samyukt Kisan Morcha called off the tractor parade by farmers on Tuesday and appealed to participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites.

The tractor parade, which began much ahead of the scheduled time, turned violent with farmers opposing the Centre’s new agri laws and police clashing at several areas of the national capital.

Farmers continued to camp at several places in the national capital till late evening and there was no pre-decided time for concluding the parade.

“We have called off the farmers’ Republic Day parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately

return back to their respective protest sites. The movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon,” the farmers’ union body said in a statement.

The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, is leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi.

Earlier today, the Kisan Morcha disassociated itself from those who indulged in violence during the tractor parade, and alleged that some “antisocial elements” infiltrated their otherwise peaceful movement.

The union also condemned and regretted the “undesirable” and “unacceptable” events as the

parade turned violent after several groups of farmers deviated from the pre-decided route for the march.

Wielding sticks and clubs and holding the tricolour and union flags, tens of thousands of farmers atop tractors broke barriers, clashed with police and entered the city from various points to lay siege to the Red Fort and climb the flagpole on Republic Day on Tuesday.

Farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points, including Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, since November 28, demanding a complete repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops.

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Didi vrs Modi

amata Banerjee, known as Didi and also ‘the stormy petrel of West Bengal politics’ is fighting back against a determined BJP led by prime minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah, the latter of who are absolutely determined to wrest the state from ‘Didi’.

She came to power in 2011 by uprooting the Marxist-led Left Front which was in power for 34 years since 1977. In the 2011 election Mamata’s TMC won 227 out of the 297 seats. She won again in 2016 and is seeking a hattrick in 2021.

However, this time the TMC is no longer invincible or unbeatable and is in crisis after several close confidantes of Didi joined the BJP. With polls being around the corner, the ruling TMC and the BJP have pulled up their socks and are leaving no stones unturned to woo the voters. The 2021 West Bengal assembly election is crucial for Mamata as well as the BJP. The Congress and the Marxists are no longer in the picture as the BJP has been making inroads in the state after poaching leaders from other parties. Time and tide is no longer on Mamata’s side and she is as desperate as the BJP for power in the state. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have been targeting Bengal is because they want a big footprint in the east. The BJP has, over the last nine years, been trying to make inroads into West Bengal. It has been persistent in its efforts to gain seats and votes in the state. In 2011, the BJP contested 289 of the 294 seats, but drew a blank and ended up with a vote share of 4.06 per cent. In the 2016 assembly elections, the party contested 291 of the 294 seats, and ended up winning just three seats with a vote share of 10.6 per cent. However, persistence paid off in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections,when the BJP won 18 of the 42 seats and raised its vote share to 40.64 per cent. In 2019, the BJP’s five years’ of sustained campaign helped bring down TMC’s seats in the Parliament , despite which it managed to retain 22 of the 42 seats. In 2019, Mamata retained 44 per cent of the vote share.

The vote shares appear equally shared and the BJP is determined to tilt the balance in its favour.

A war of words has erupted over Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to speak at a function in Kolkata on Saturday in protest against chanting of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ by some audience. This happened at the government programme where prime minister Narendra Modi was the prominent speaker at the Parakram Diwas celebration event on the occasion of Netaji Subash Chandra Bos’s 125th birth anniversary, at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on January 23. While Banerjee came down heavily on the BJP, the latter accused her of pandering to the Muslims who constitute 30 per cent of the population in the state, ahead of the assembly elections. Both Mamata and the BJP are going to use every trick in the book to win the election ‘by hook or by crook’. Mamata is facing the onslaught of the BJP government at the centre and a hostile governor in the state. The people of Bengal will decide and the Bengal polls could well turn into a bloody battleground.

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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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021

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Message of R.N. Ravi on 72nd Republic Day

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y dear brothers and sisters of Nagaland, on the 72nd Republic Day of our great nation, I extend my warmest greetings to you all and to the rest of my countrymen. On this day of celebration.

We remember with utmost gratitude and reverence our founding fathers whose sacrifices, blood and sweat created this great Republic. We also pay our sincere gratitude to all those whose labour, capital and enterprises built this Republic great.

We remember with utmost regard the members of our armed forces, police and other security agencies for stoutly defending the integrity of our Country and ensuring security of our people.

On this auspicious day we also remember and pay our deepest homage and tribute to the founding fathers of Nagaland, who, under the most trying circumstances, united the Nagas in Assam and NEFA and through a peaceful democratic process secured for the people this beautiful State with unique constitutional safeguards for the Nagas' way of life as well as their land and resources.

Friends, under the charismatic leadership of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, India is experiencing a renaissance that happens once in centuries or perhaps millennia, when a nation wakes up to its destiny and marches towards it with unflinching determination. With the mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas an all inclusive prosperity, PM Modi has given a clarion call to the countrymen to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat. This is the long awaited destiny of India. An Atmanirbhar Bharat, an India free from crucial dependence on others and yet symbiotically integrated with the global family is the answer to the ills afflicting the humanity conflicts between man and man, and between man and the environment. A self-reliant India with its civilizational value: Vasudhaiva Ktumbakam "the World is one Family" is not a choice but a necessity for the better of mankind.

The world today is looking upto India with unprecedented expectations.

For the last abut one year, the whole world has been suffering from the global pandemic COVID19. India also has suffered.

However, it is to the credit of the visionary leadership of PM Modi that India has defied experts' initial predictions of unimaginably high scale of deaths and destruction likely to be caused by the pandemic.

We are grateful to our COVID warriors doctors, nurses and other frontline workers who have been risking their lives to save the countrymen. Today, the global community acknowledges India as the most successful story in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the last one year, India has taken enormous leaps in capacity building so much so that from scratch, the country today is an exporter of life saving kits and drugs like PPE, ventilators and medicines to other needy countries.

The country under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi launched the world's largest inoculation drive on January 16, 2021. In less than a week of launching, our country has shipped tens and thousands of free COVID-19 vaccines to the neighbouring countries.

India makes 60% of the world's vaccines and we are playing a vital role in this global fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The world including the advanced countries looking up to India for affordable and effective vaccines to save their people. Such achievements of our scientists are a quantum leap towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Friends, when the rest of the world is in the midst of a prolonged recession due to the pandemic, India is experiencing a V-shaped economic recovery. While the advanced countries are forced to go for stringent lock-downs again and again, in India the mobility of our people and economic activities are bouncing back. Record collection of GST is a credible indicator that India is on the path to fast recovery. Prime Minister's COVID Mantra - Do Gaj Ki Doori Mask Hai Zaroori and now with coming of the vaccines, Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi, have given enormous confidence to the country men to face and overcome this unprecedented global unprecedented global crisis.

Along with the rest of the country, Nagaland also has been moving forward and contributing to the building of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Nagaland has faced the COVID-19 challenges with remarkable resilience and confidence.

We have significantly added to our capacity to deal with the pandemic.

From no-testing lab, when we had to send our suspect samples to the labs in neighbouring States, we have built 3 testing labs within a record time.

We upgraded the capacities of our hospitals. Our front-line COVID warriors. including doctors, nurses, Safai Karmacharis, police personnel, SDRF and NDRF teams, Village Guards, Sanitation Workers in Urban Local Bodies, transport workers operating the buses carrying the returnees, those managing the quarantine centres, District Task Force personnel, Nagaland Red Cross Volunteers and Civil Society Organizations did excellent work in our collective fight against the pandemic and saving lives.

We will ever remain thankful to them.

We along with rest of the country have started vaccination of more than 19,000 health workers of the State against COVID19. This will be followed by vaccination of about 30,000 other frontline workers police, home guards, disaster management, prison department personnel etc., and in the third phase it is proposed to vaccinate over 3.4 lakh people of the age of 50 years and above. However, until such time the threat has completely receded, we must continue to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols in our daily life in the form of wearing masks, maintaining social distance, regular hand washing and following all the other related guidelines.

I am also glad to share with you that within a short span of time progress has been made to commence the works of the new Medical College at Mon. Department of Agriculture is giving emphasis on organic farming which would not only fetch premium price for the produce to the farmers but also provide healthy and nutritious food to our people. Organic certification has been carried out

by OneCert International under MOVCD-NER and

till date an area of 13,000 ha has already been certified in the State.

The Department of Horticulture has chalked out an economic development roadmap for the horticulture sector, wherein the key highlights are the development of 100 vegetables villages for 10,0000 households, strengthening of the post harvest and value addition infrastructures for fruits and vegetables and promotion of mushroom cultivation apart from other activities.

The Department of Land Resources during 2020-21 under the Rubber Development Scheme distributed 215 No. of rubber sheet rollers to rubber growers in the State catering to an area of 643 Ha. of rubber plantation which have attained tappable stage. A cumulative area of 1000 ha has been brought under coffee plantation.

In 409 project villages, kitchen garden based on permaculture design has been introduced.

The Department of Animal Husbandr y & Veterinary Services has distributed approximately 80,000 Low Input Technology Chicks and 1000 weaner pigs to the farmers to help mitigate shortage of rearing stock due to pandemic.

The Department of Water Resources during 2020-21 is taking up 262 units of Groundwater Irrigation under PMKSYHKKP (IC& GW) at an estimated cost of Rs 18.06 crores to cover a CCA of 667.75 ha. This scheme is to be implemented in 5 (five) districts Dimapur, Mokokchung, Peren, Mon, and Wokha.

The Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in partnership with Japan International Development Agency, is implementing the Nagaland Forest Management Project in 185 villages. In 31 villages under Batch I, micro plans are in place and works on ground have started.

During the year 2020-21, 12.86 lakh saplings have been planted in 6264 hectares. In 63 villages under Batch- II, preparation of Micro Plans to take up the works and mobilization of the community is underway.

The Urban Development Department under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) has taken up 27 infrastructure projects in two AMRUT towns Kohima and Dimapur to be completed by the end of 2020-21. During Swachh Survekshan 2020, three Urban Local Bodies from Nagaland viz. Mokokchung, Chumukedima and Pfutsero bagged awards in respective categories from North East Zone.

The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has taken several measures for skilling and training the youth for sustainable livelihoods, and is providing platforms for easily connecting the job seekers with employers.

The Department of Underdeveloped Areas (DUDA) is taking up programmes on infrastructure development, education, health care, livelihood and economic development in the backward areas during 2020-21 through the implementation of Underdeveloped Areas Program (UDAP) with an annual outlay of Rs. 17.85 crores and Border Area Development Program (BADP) with an annual outlay of Rs. 11.20 crores.

The Department of

School Education has taken initiatives for ensuring the process of Continuous Learning in all Government schools which have remained closed for long due to the pandemic. The Department has launched Online Teachers' Transfer to ensure transparency in the system.

Further in association with M/s iBHubs, Hyderabad, the Department is implementing Free India 4.0 Education though which nearly 4,000 students from economically backward families are likely to benefit. The Technical Education sector got a boost with the building inauguration of Government Polytechnic Aboi, Mon, on 27th Dec. 2020 by Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon'ble Chief Minister.

The academic session of newly inaugurated Aboi, Mon Polytechnic along with Government Polytechnic Wokha and Peren is expected to start from July 2021.

To u r i s m s u f f e r e d heavily due to the pandemic and we were constrained to celebrate the Hornbill Festival in virtual mode. We hope that Tourism will revive during the current year.

Noklak district which became operational since August of last year was formally inaugurated on 20th January 2021 and it has come to proudly occupy its rightful place as the 12th district of the State.

I convey my best wishes to the people of Noklak district, and eagerly look forward to it improving rapidly on all the developmental parameters.

Friends, the State hasn't seen any major eruption of law and order problem for some time.

However, the menace of rampant extortions under the guise of illegal taxation by anti social elements has not yet been fully curbed though police and security forces have been taking action against such elements. Rampant extortions create a sense of fear among businesses, small and large, and inhibit entrepreneurship which severely undermines the economy and growth of the State. It hampers development. As a result the State is not doing as well as other states on several development indicators.

The State Government has continued its efforts to curb the menace of extortion and illegal taxation.

Nagaland is rich in natural resources and endowed with one of the finest human. resources.

Unfortunately, the people of Nagaland have not been able to reap optimum benefit of these as well as various progressive schemes of the Central and State Gover nments because some extra constitutional entities in the guise of espousing the Naga national cause have queered the pitch for the people and the Government and kept the peace and progress at bay. The Government of India has taken several political initiatives for its enduring resolutions from time to time.

The latest initiative since the last 24 years could not fructify as yet due to unrealistic intransigence of some people who are unwilling to forsake the politics by gun.

Friends, the mainstream Naga society has never accepted violence as a political resource. In the initial decade of Independence, the Naga leaders remained committed to the democratic politics and the Nagas were united.

It was only in December 1955 when some radical

leaders decided to use guns to achieve their political objective that the Naga society was divided. A large number of leaders including Shri T.Sakhrie, the General Secretary, NNC, a staunch Naga nationalist and perhaps the most mature and educated among the leaders, dissociated themselves from the organization. They tried their best to persuade the radicals to shun the path of self-destructive violence.

Unfortunately T.Sakhrie was soon abducted and brutally killed.

All those leaders who were against violence were targeted and a large number of village Chiefs, tribal leaders, Dobhashis and public leaders were killed by those who believed in the cult of violence. Naga society suffered fratricidal killings at unprecedented scale.

Even in the midst of raging violence the mainstream Naga Society got together, united the Nagas who were divided between Assam and NEFA and through over four years of socio-political churning and skilful negotiations with the Government of India created Nagaland State with unique status under Article 371-A of the Indian Constitution.

With the creation of an unique State, the people of Nagaland took control of their destiny. Normalcy began returning to the land. Unfortunately at that time some hostile foreign agencies began fishing in the troubled water. They exploited the Naga insurgency for their own geo-political interests at the cost of the Naga people. They fundamentally changed the basic character of the Naga political movement to the detriment of Naga's identity and interests. It is a matter of record that in the last some 50 years, far many times more Nagas have died in fratricidal and factional killings by the armed groups who believed in the power of the barrel of guns than those in conflict with the security forces.

Friends, the politics by gun has fragmented the Naga society. It has pitted neighbours against each other, Khels against Khels and tribes against tribes.

It did not even spare the Church for their honest initiatives to usher peace in this land. In a democracy there is ample space for resolution of differences through peaceful dialogue.

However, there is no space for politics by gun. Those who believe in such a politics shall always remain outliers in a democracy, The unrealistic, selfdestructive and divisive politics has exhausted the people of Nagaland. The primary stakeholders have made their positions abundantly clear that the era of gun must end without further delay and enduring peace must be restored.

They have made it clear

that unresolved issues, if any, be pursued through dialogue post-settlement.

The initiative of the State Government in holding a comprehensive meeting with broad spectrum tribal and civil societies on October 15, 2020 in Kohima that reiterated the sentiment that the armed groups must come together to facilitate One-Solution for the sake of the people is appreciable. This sentiment was reiterated on 18th December 2020 in a Joint Statement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister and the Hon'ble Leader of Opposition.

Friends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves the Naga people and holds them in high esteem. He is committed to restoring an enduring peace in the region with utmost regard to the wishes of the people.

He is anxious to ensure that while India is taking giant leaps to the Moon and Mars, our people of Nagaland are not left behind.

For accelerated infrastructure development in Nagaland, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has taken up building 952 KM road at the cost of Rs. 10,972 crores. The work is in progress. The Ministry of Railways is bringing rail connectivity near the State capital by investing Rs.7,114.55 crores in building DhansiriparZubza railway line. I urge the people, specially, the village authorities to help and co-operate for speedy execution of these roads and railway projects.

We must take optimum advantage of building as many village roads under PMGSY. By 2022, when the country will be celebrating the 75th year of Independence, Nagaland must have a decent network of road and rail infrastructure. India's renaissance includes Nagaland in equal measure.

My fellow citizens, in a time when India is rapidly progressing and changing dramatically, we must make effort and advance with the rest of the country. I commend those who continue to draw inspirations from the founders of the State to realise their dream of a progressive Nagaland and urge those who have been led astray to join mainstream.

There must be no doubt in any quarter that Nagaland is and shall remain an integral part of the Republic of India. Any scheme to disintegrate this Republic shall face the brunt of this great Nation.

On this auspicious occasion, I earnestly urge those friends who are still standing between the people and the peace to see the writings on the wall.

The people of Nagaland and Peace can no longer be kept a hostage. Together, let us prosper for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

God Bless the Republic of India!

Kuknalim! Jai Hind!

Reader’s Post

Get back to serious work Sir,

It is almost the close of the month of January and still some offices are yet to function properly. Public coming from far flung areas face inconvenience especially when the concerned officials are not at their designated desks to attend to important work matter. It would be very pertinent if the offices start conducting regular duty and attending to the needs of the public at the earliest. The holidays are over and it is time to get back to serious work. This will not only solve the plight of the common public but the sincerity of the concerned officials would be much appreciated.

Kevi Angami, AG Colony, Kohima

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.

Ayodhya mosque project launched on R-Day

AYODHYA, JAN 26 (PTI): The Ayodhya mosque project was formally launched on Republic Day, with the unfurling of the tricolour and a tree plantation drive at Dhannipur, around 24 km from the Ram Janmabhoomi, exactly six months after the Sunni Waqf Board constituted the mosque’s trust -- Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation.

The trust was constituted following the 2019 Supreme Court verdict that backed the construction of a temple at the Ram Janmabhoomi and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot be found for a mosque in Ayodhya in lieu of the Babri Masjid.

The blueprint of the mosque complex, which includes a hospital, was unveiled on December 19.

The Ayodhya Mosque Trust project was formally started on India’s 72nd Republic Day after unfurling of the national flag by Trust chairman Zufar Ahmad Farooqi and planting of nine trees by its members.

Professor R K Singh of the Awadh University and

tors will provide free treatment to the ailing, Hussain said.

“The Trust chose January 26, 2021, for laying the foundation of the Ayodhya mosque as on this day our Constitution came into effect more than seven decades ago. Our Constitution is based on pluralism, which is the leitmotif of our mosque project,” he said, Besides Farooqi and Hussain, trustees Adnan Farrukh, Dr Sheikh Sauduzzaman, Mohammad Rashid and Imran Ahmad, and the Imam of the Tiley Wali Masjid of Lucknow Maulana Wasifur Rehman were present for the event.

Local functionaries of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a branch of the RSS, also attended the function, with its Ayodhya president Dr Anil Singh donating Rs 2,100 for the mosque project. Talking to PTI, Singh said, “ With the Ram Mandir, the Hindu community at large will be supporting the construction of this grand mosque , it will be the best example of communal harmony from Ayodhya”.

A flag hoisting ceremony on Republic Day before the symbolic foundation stone laying for the construction of a mosque in the 5 acre land at Dhannipur. (PTI) his wife Dr Sunita Sengar, an associate professor at the varsity, donated Rs 22,000.

“The new mosque will be bigger than the Babri Masjid, but won’t be a lookalike of the structure which once stood on the Ram Janmabhoomi premises. The hospital of course

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will hold the centre stage on the five-acre land allotted to the Sunni Waqf Board at Dhannipur village in Ayodhya,” secretary of the IndoIslamic Cultural Foundation Athar Hussain said.

“The hospital will serve humanity in the true spirit of Islam and as taught by the

prophet in his last sermon 1400 years ago. The hospital won’t be a usual concrete structure, but will be in sync with the architecture of the mosque, replete with calligraphy and Islamic symbols,” he said.

It will house a 300-bed speciality unit, where doc-

Not ‘100% satisfied’ with Mahavir Chakra award to Santosh, says his father HYDERABAD, JAN 26 (PTI): The father of late Colonel Santosh Babu on Monday said he was “not 100 per cent satisfied” with the Mahavir Chakra posthumously awarded to him for his acts of gallantry against the Chinese attack in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June 2020, and that he should have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra.

“It is not that I am unhappy. But I am not 100 per cent satisfied (with the award of Mahavir Chakra).

There is scope for honouring him in a better way.

But my opinion is that Santosh Babu should have been named for the highest military award Param Vir Chakra for the gallantry he displayed while discharging his duties,” Babu’s father B Upendra told PTI. He said the valor shown by his son had inspired many people, including those working in the defence forces.

Colonel Babu, the

Late Colonel Santosh Babu commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 last year in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked one of the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

Upendra said his son, overcoming the challenges posed by the climatic conditions of the area where he was posted, fought with Chinese troops.

“My son and his men

fought barehanded. He proved that India is superior and stronger than China by killing more enemy soldiers,” he said.

According to him, Col Babus family did not get anything more than the departmental benefits that are usually given to the families of martyred soldiers, from the Centre.

The Telangana Government gave Rs five crore ex-gratia to SantoshBabus family, besides Group-I post to his wife and a residential plot.

Hold talks, don’t think of using Punjabi actor summoned by NIA India’s colourful heritage comes force against farmers: Pawar posts live video from Red Fort alive in Republic Day Google doodle

ers and asked the Modi government to not commit that sin.

The farmers organised tractor rally. It was expected of the Centre and those responsible for law and order then to deal with them sensibly. But it did not happen is obvious, Pawar alleged.

Pawar said a way out should have been found over the farmers demands without hurting the protesters who have been agitating for two months.

The NCP leader said that according to the information he received, strict conditions were imposed on the protesters before they took out the tractor rally.

It was required to deal with the protesters keeping in mind their 50-60 days agitation and their patience.

But a different view was held (by the authorities) and hence, the situation has deteriorated.

None can defend what

outnumbered the security forces and police personnel, soon climbed on the ramparts of the monument and hoisted their flags there.

Sidhu also did a Facebook live while hositing the pennant from the ramparts of the Red Fort. In the video, Sidhu said in Punjabi, “We have only hoisted the Nishan Sahib flag on the Red Fort while exercising our democratic right to protest.”

Last week, the NIA had summoned Sidhu to appear before it in connection with its probe into the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) case it had registered on December 15 last year. Even the SamyuktKisanMorcha (SKM) distanced itself from Sidhu and accused him of leading the farmers to the Red fort. The SKM said that Sidhu appeared on a stage on Monday night and gave a provocative speech promoting separatism to sabotage the farmers’ protest.

Known to be close to Gurdaspur MP and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, Sidhu was the election incharge for the BJP leader during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In December last year, Deol had distanced himself from Sidhu. Even the farmers’ unions had banned Sidhu last year.

Deep Sidhu

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (IANS): Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who was summoned by the National Investogation Agency (NIA) last week in connection with the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) case, was among the group of farmers who entered the Red Fort on Tuesday and hoisted flags in the 17th century monument, even as violent clashes broke out in several parts of the national capital as the tractor rally by the agitating farmers went awry.

Hundreds of farmers riding on tractors, motorcycles and cars entered into the premises of Red Fort on Tuesday afternoon with the tricolour and flags of the farmers’ unions in their hands. The farmers, who

NEW DELHI, JAN 26 (PTI): Vibrant colours, art, and architectural, cultural and sartorial heritage of India has been captured in a fascinating doodle by internet search giant Google to mark the 72nd Republic Day. The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company’s name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour. While letters ‘G’ and ‘O’ stand towards the left of a caparisoned elephant with a mahout, last three letters of ‘Google’, are positioned to its right. The majestic pachyderm itself represents the second ‘O’ in the technology bellwether’s name.

In a note released on the august occasion, the company said, “Today’s doodle, illustrated by Mumbai-based guest artist Onkar Fondekar honours the day 72 years ago when the Indian Constitution took effect and made official the country’s full transition to a sovereign republic”.

In celebration of India’s Republic Day, today’s doodle artwork reflects the range of vibrant cultures

that bring the colorful nation to life, it said.

The doodle portrays, people from various religious and cultural backgrounds, underlining the diversity of India, and they in turn represent various occupations too, such as a cricketer swinging his willow, farmers, teachers, folk musicians, drum players, filmmakers, dancers, musicians, besides young students. “With origins that stretch back hundreds of years, musical instruments such as the dholak (a twoheaded hand drum) and the

sitar (a long-necked stringed instrument), both featured in the doodle artwork, are just a few examples of India’s rich heritage,” the note

by Google said.

Google has a tradition of making iconic doodlrs to mark significant and historic events, and has portrayed this occasion several times in previous years. “From its distinctive architectural styles to the Bollywood film industry, India’s cultural impact is felt across the world, and today, there is much to celebrate. Happy Republic Day, India!,” it said.

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is happening there today.

But we also cannot ignore why it is happening, Pawar said.

Pawar said it was the responsibility of the Centre to note why the farmers who were protesting peacefully till now turned angry and added the government should have handled the agitators accordingly.

But it did not happen and the situation deteriorated, Pawar said.

It is my expectation that the Centre shows prudence and gives up its extreme position on the issue while holding dialogue with these (farmers) bodies.

It should hold a dialogue. It should think of their demands seriously and take a suitable decision, Pawar said.

He said Punjab may head towards restlessness if the Centre uses force against the agitators.

If this is not done (dialogue is not held) and if we (the Centre) try to use force, then Punjab -- which was restless once upon a time, but has recovered -- may head towards restlessness and the Modi government should not commit that sin, Pawar added.

Most of the farmers agitating against the new agri laws outside Delhi are from Punjab.

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MUMBAI, JAN 26 (PTI): NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday called the violence during a tractor parade by farmers in Delhi as an indefensible act, but said one also cannot ignore reasons that led to the chaotic situation in the national capital as he warned against use of force on protesters.

The former Union Agriculture Minister asked the Centre to hold a dialogue with cultivators seeking scrapping of the new agrimarketing laws giving up its “extreme position” on the issue.

He wondered “what was the difficulty” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier holding talks with the farmers protesting against the new agri laws near Delhi for more than two months now.

A tractor march meant to highlight farmers’ demands dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the national capital, as hordes of rampaging protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the rampart of Red Fort, a privilege reserved for the tricolour.

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IMF projects 11.5% growth rate for India

Washington, Jan 26 (PTI): The IMF on Tuesday projected an impressive 11.5 per cent growth rate for India in 2021, making the country the only major economy of the world to register a double-digit growth this year amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

The Inter national Monetary Fund’s growth projections for India in its latest World Economic Outlook Update released on Tuesday reflected a strong rebound in the economy, which is estimated to have contracted by eight per cent in 2020 due to the pandemic. In its latest update, the IMF projected a 11.5 per cent growth rate for India in 2021. This makes India the only major economy of the world to register a double-digit growth in 2021, it said.

China is next with 8.1 per cent growth in 2021 followed by Spain (5.9 per cent) and France (5.5 per cent).

Revising its figures, the IMF said that in 2020, the Indian economy is es-

timated to have contracted by eight per cent. China is the only major country which registered a positive growth rate of 2.3 per cent in 2020.

India’s economy, the IMF said, is projected to grow by 6.8 per cent in 2022 and that of China by 5.6 per cent.

With the latest projections, India regains the tag of the fastest developing economies of the world.

Early this month, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva had said that India “actually has taken very decisive action, very decisive steps to

deal with the pandemic and to deal with the economic consequences of it”.

India, she said, went for a very dramatic lockdown for a country of this size of population with people clustered so closely together. And then India moved to more targeted restrictions and lockdowns.

“What we see is that transition, combined with policy support, seems to have worked well. Why? Because if you look at mobility indicators, we are almost where we were before COVID in India, meaning that economic activities have been revital-

Commending the steps being taken by the Indian government on the monetary policy and the fiscal policy side, she said it is actually slightly above the average for emerging markets.

“Emerging markets on average have provided six per cent of GDP. In India this is slightly above that. Good for India is that there is still space to do more,” she said, adding that she is impressed by the appetite for structural reforms that India is retaining.

Meanwhile, in another report, the World Bank had forecast India’s economy to fall by 9.6 per cent during the current financial year but recover by 5.4 per cent the next financial year if there is wide vaccination against Covid-19.

The UN estimated India’s economy to decline by 5.7 per cent in 2020-21 and forecast it to rise by 7 per cent in 2021-22 and 5.6 per cent in 2022-23.

Farmers’ tractor parade turns violent in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI): The government in the budget next week is expected to announce measures such as extending the facility of bulk clearance for e-commerce imports and exports with a view to promoting the growth of this fast-growing segment in the country, sources said.

They said that as there is a multi-fold increase in the e-commerce sector in the country, a significant volume of products is imported into and exported out of India through this platform and there is a need to find a balance between control and facilitation for the sector.

Currently, importers and exporters are required to submit individual/separate clearance documents for each package with the Indian customs department, which adds cost for traders to conduct business through e-commerce.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Budget for 2021-22 on February 1.

(From p-1) month peaceful movement.

The statement capped a Republic The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an Day like no other. Farmers, atop tractors, umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, foron motorcycles and some on horses, broke mally called off the tractor parade and barricades to enter the city at least two appealed to farmers to return to their hours before they were supposed to start respective protest sites. the tractor march at noon sanctioned by The Morcha also alleged that some authorities. Steel and concrete barriers “antisocial elements” had infiltrated their were broken and trailer trucks overturned otherwise peaceful movement. In a stateas pitched battles broke out in several parts ment, it also condemned and regretted the of the city. “undesirable” and “unacceptable” events As tension spiralled, a home ministry as the parade turned violent after several official said additional paramilitary troops groups of farmers deviated from the prewill be deployed. The exact number of decided route for the march. additional troops was not known imme“We have always held that peace is diately but officials suggested it could be our biggest strength, and that any violaaround 1,500 to 2,000 personnel (about tion would hurt the movement …,” it 15 to 20 companies). said.

The decision was taken at a high-level Swaraj India president Yogendra meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Yadav echoed the anguish, saying he felt Amit Shah. “ashamed”.

Hoping to curb the violence, the “Being a part of the protest, I feel ministry also decided to temporarily sus- ashamed of the way things proceeded pend internet services in parts of Delhi, and I take responsibility of it,” he told a including Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri and TV channel. their adjoining areas, for 12 hours from As the day ended, sporadic incidents Tuesday noon. of violence continued and restless crowds Eclipsing the traditional show of roamed the streets in many places. Some military might at Rajpath, the farmers’ groups of farmers slowly began the jourtractor parade that was supposed to be ney back to their respective sit-in sites at peaceful led to chaos on the streets and Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, but hundreds never-before scenes – the most perhaps lingered on. being the sight of protesters clambering At the Red Fort, from the ramparts up the flagpole at the Red Fort to hoist the of which the prime minister addresses the ‘Nishaan Sahib’, the Sikh religious flag. nation on Independence Day, thousands Farmer leaders, who have been of farmers barged into the complex after spearheading the protest at the national they were pushed back from ITO. The capital’s border points to demand a repeal protesters, many of them young, vocal of the farm laws, dissociated themselves and aggressive, were removed from the from the protests that had taken such an premises and some returned towards the public. Even after decades of unseemly turn and left in tatters their two- evening. high growth, the country’s spending on healthcare has been a meagre 1.3% of GDP, way below BRICS peers and developed countries.

The strain of India’s underfunded healthcare tive head of the district, was system of the DC as unsystem was put in stark relief (From p-1) The USLP president expected to work closely called for, CWS feared during the pandemic, with states forced to set-up make- accused the DC of being with all stakeholders taking that this was unlikely to be shift COVID care centres hell bent on dismantling into consideration the aspi- remedied in near future. and many hospitals strug- the healthy relationship rational needs of the peo- Hence, in the interest and gling to meet the demand for that nurtured by his pre- ple. It pointed out that the welfare of general public of beds and oxygen cylinders. decessors with the CSOs recent incident was a brazen Kiphire district, the society India has recorded over and stakeholders instead of example of how the district said it strongly supported 10.6 million coronavirus working in close coordina- head was thoughtlessly and the decision of USLP, seekselfishly functioning. ing immediate removal of cases, the second-highest in tion with them.

Due the style of funcTerming the working the DC. the world after the United States. Sitharaman is likely tioning by the incumbent to unveil a four year health DC, he said working rebudget plan with the aim lationship has been comto move India’s healthcare pletely derailed between Dimapur, Jan.26: L.Sanen Ao, a respend to 4% of GDP, with the administration and the tired NCS officer passed away on Tuesday the help of a dedicated CSOs and general public of at his home in Dimapur. He was 94. He health fund, the officials the district. served the state as able administrator in CWS backs USLP: different capacities and retired as addl. said.

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New Delhi, Jan 26 (Reuters): India is likely to double health spending in the next fiscal year with the aim of raising expenditure in the sector to 4% of gross domestic output in the coming four years, two officials said, as the country looks to fix its health system after the coronavirus pandemic.

India will likely raise its health spending to 1.21.3 trillion rupees ($16.46$17.83 billion) in the fiscal year starting April 1, from the current year’s projected spending of 626 billion rupees, the officials told Reuters. The new healthcare plan is likely to be unveiled on Feb. 1 when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the country’s budget for 2020/21. The officials did not want to be named as the plan is not yet

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billion population. The SSI Mantra system was recently utilised for the first in human pilot study at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, where the surgeons successfully completed 18 complex urology, gynaecology and general surgery procedures in less than a month.

Present at the launch event, Dr Sudhir Rawal, medical director, RGCI added, “The dedicated team of engineers and scientists at SS Innovations have been working hard under Dr. Srivastava’s guidance for the past few years to develop a cost-effective robotic surgical system. I congratulate them on this launch. I have been closely involved in the clinical trials myself, and the results have been outstanding.”

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New Delhi, Jan 26 (Agencies): SS Innovations has announced the launch of SSI Mantra (Multi-Arm Novel Tele Robotic Assistance) surgical robotic system, with a live demonstration, in New Delhi.

The SSI Mantra surgical robotic system can be utilised for all major surgical specialities including urology, general surgery, gynaecology, thoracic, cardiac, and head and neck surgery.

The SSI Mantra system shall additionally have automated enabling technologies for coronary bypass and valve operations.

The event marked the presence of national media at the launch alongside attendance from dignitaries like Amitabh Kant, CEO

Indians abroad celebrate Republic Day

BEIJING/SINGAPORE, JAN 26 (PTI): The Indian diaspora in China, Singapore, Australia and several other countries on Tuesday celebrated the 72nd Republic Day in a restricted manner and watched the cultural events virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Beijing, Ambassador Vikram Misri unfurled the national flag at the Indian embassy where the celebrations were restricted to officials of the mission and their families in view of the prevailing COVID19 situation in the Chinese capital and surrounding areas.

Misri read out President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the nation. He also released a special instrumental rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ produced

by Chaiti Arts Foundation.

Beijing and several cities are currently experiencing a relapse of coronavirus cases as result local governments have imposed measures to restrict public gatherings.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi on the occasion, saying “our friendship grows from year

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to year”.

“To my great friend Prime Minister @NarendraModi - Congratulations to you and the people of India on your 72nd #RepublicDay. Our friendship grows from year to year,” Netanyahu tweeted, along with a photograph of Modi and himself, and the emoticons of handshake and the Indian, Israeli flags.

The Indian High Commission in Islamabad in a tweet said it celebrated the Republic Day with great enthusiasm.

Charge d’Affaires Suresh Kumar unfurled the tricolour and read excerpts from the president’s message. A cultural programme of patriotic songs and poems was organised.

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Commission in Dhaka celebrated Republic Day with members of the Indian community and with social distancing norms in place, it tweeted.

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami unfurled the national flag and read out the message of the president during the event.

The tricolour was hoisted in the High Commission of India in Colombo by High Commissioner Gopal Baglay. A cultural event organised on the occasion was live streamed.

In Australia, High Commissioner Gitesh Sarma unfurled the tricolour at the mission in Canberra and read out the president’s address to the nation.

In Singapore, the High Commissioner of India, P

Kumaran, led the Republic Day celebration at the mission by unfurling the national flag and reading President Kovind’s message to the people through live streaming.

The ceremony was restricted to members of the High Commission for in person-presence due to COVID-19 safety measures.

Later this evening, the Republic Day celebration will be held virtually.

Recorded messages will be played on the virtual platform. Singapore Minister in the Prime Minister Office, Dr Tan See Leng, will be representing the government, said the High Commission.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, too celebrated the day.

Indian Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed unfurled the tricolour and read out the President’s Message to a limited gathering of Indian community members and mission officials due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the embassy said in a press release.

The event featured rendition of patriotic songs and dance performance

by Indian school students.

The programme was also streamed live through the

embassy’s Youtube channel.

The Indian embassy in Nepal too celebrated the occasion.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatrato extended warm greetings to all Indian Nationals in Nepal, according to a tweet by the embassy.

In his video message to celebrate the birth of an “extraordinary Constitution” that established India “as the biggest sovereign democracy in the world”, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated his plan to visit India in the coming months.

In a programme organised by the Indian Embassy in Japan, the day was marked by “Indian and Japanese national anthems followed by beautiful Bharatnatyam & Odissi classical dances performance by Japanese Friends. Many dignitaries graced event with their congratulatory messages. Event saw huge online participation,” the mission said in a tweet.

The day was also celebrated at Indian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea.

Indian Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan unfurled the tricolour. South Korean leaders also joined the celebrations.

Netanyahu greets ‘great friend’ Narendra Modi on 72nd Republic Day Jerusalem, Jan 26 (PTI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, on the occasion of the country’s 72nd Republic Day, saying “our friendship grows from year to year”.

“To my great friend Prime Minister @NarendraModi - Congratulations to you and the people of India on your 72nd #RepublicDay. Our friendship grows from year to year,” Netanyahu tweeted, along with a photograph of Modi and himself, and the emoticons of handshake and the Indian, Israeli flags.

India’s Republic Day marks the day when the country’s Constitution came into force in 1950.

On Tuesday, Israeli Knesset’s speaker Yariv Levin sent a video message to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Levin said the values of the Indian constitution are “most inspiring”.

“India’s strong commitment to the ideals of rights and values of the constitution is most inspiring. Israel and India have grown much closer in the recent years and I am pleased to see the strategic partnership that has

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emerged in many fields. I am also proud of the growing friendship between our parliaments which is based on shared values of human rights that are reflected in your Constitution”, Levin noted.

The Knesset Speaker applauded India’s “wonderful demonstration of goodwill” by supplying coronavirus vaccines to its neighbours to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

India has gifted vaccines to eight countries in its region -- Bhutan, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles, Afghanistan, the Mauritius and Sri Lanka -- under grant assistance in sync with its “Neighbour-

hood First” policy. India is awaiting regulatory approval from Afghanistan to send its vaccine.

Levin also appreciated the coronavirus vaccination drive currently underway in India.

“I applaud the remarkable vaccination campaign now underway in India and I hope it represents the true turning point in your fight against this disease. It is also inspiring to see that India has chosen to export its vaccine to its neighbours in a wonderful demonstration of goodwill,” the Knesset Speaker said. Levin expressed hope that India and Israel would continue to collaborate closely in the years to come.

5,000 National Guard troops to Estonia’s new govt sworn Cyclone Eloise kills 6, displaces remain in Washington till March in with first-ever female PM 8,300 in Mozambique: UN WASHINGTON, JAN 26 (IANS): More than 5,000 National Guard troops will remain in Washington, D.C. through mid-March amid security concerns, acting Secretary of the Army John Whitley said.

“There are several upcoming events, we don’t know what they are, over the next several weeks, and they’re concerned that there could be situations where there are lawful protests, First Amendment-protected protests, that could either be used by malicious actors, or other problems that could emerge,” Xinhua news agency quoted Whitley as saying at a press briefing on Monday. About 7,000 Guardsmen from the D.C. National Guard and various states will stay for the next few days to provide support to local and federal law enforcement, drawing down to roughly 5,000 by the start of February, according to Whitley. Those 5,000 will then stay on until around

As many as 25,000 National Guard troops were deployed in Washington, D.C.

the completion of Former President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, set to begin February 8.

Whitley added that the Pentagon received four requests for the Guard to remain and provide assistance to the US Park Police, US Secret Service, Capitol Police and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) amid fears of threats to officials and the American capital city in the wake of the deadly Capitol riots on January 6.

“We are briefed on a very regular basis about

those and we are posturing our forces to be able to respond to those threats if they emerge,” he said.

There are currently 15,000 troops in the US capital. As many as 25,000 National Guard troops were deployed in Washington, D.C. through President Joe Biden’s inauguration following the violent riots.

Among them some 200 National Guard troops have tested positive for Covid-19 while on duty, Major General William J. Walker, head of the D.C. National Guard, said on Monday.

HELSINKI, JAN 26 (AP): Estonia’s new two-party coalition government has been sworn in with the first female prime minister in the Baltic country since it regained independence in 1991.

The 15-member Cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas — a 43-year-old lawyer and a former European Parliament lawmaker — was approved Tuesday in the 101-seat Riigikogu legislature, after President Kersti Kaljulaid had first appointed it.

The centre-right Reform Party, chaired by Kallas, and the left-leaning Centre Party, which are Estonia’s two biggest political parties, clinched a deal on Sunday to form a government replacing the previous Cabinet led by Centre leader Juri Ratas that collapsed this month due to a corruption scandal.

Both parties have seven ministerial portfolios in the Cabinet in addition to Kallas’ prime minister post. The government mus-

New global platform to track new COVID-19 variants London, Jan 26 (PTI): The UK launched a New Variant Assessment Platform on Tuesday, which it says will offer the country’s world-leading genomics expertise to identify new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 to countries who do not have the resources to do so.

As part of the UK’s Presidency of the G7 this year, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock outlined the plans in a speech at the think tank Chatham House – the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London as he laid out his vision for a stronger, more collaborative and effective global health system, not just in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but to ensure the international community is better prepared for future threats.

“This pandemic has shown that the foundations of so many of the exciting experiences that make life worth living are contingent not just on our health, or the health of our neighbours, but the health of people we’ve never met. When one of us suffers, we all suffer,” said Hancock.

“So we must work to promote health security in every single part of the

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world. Not only will this Platform help us better understand this virus and how it spreads, but it will also boost global capability in this important field, so we’re all better prepared for whatever lies ahead,” he said.

Countries will be offered UK capacity to analyse new strains of the virus through the launch of the platform led by Public Health England (PHE), working with NHS Test and Trace and academic partners as well as the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) SARS-CoV-2 Global Laboratory Working Group. In due course, it will be led by the National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) and will involve PHE laboratories and staff as well as academic partner

capabilities.

Dr Isabel Oliver, Director of Public Health England’s National Infection Service, said: “We know that the virus will evolve over time and certain mutations could potentially cause the virus to spread faster, make people sicker, or possibly affect how well vaccines work. Genomic testing is crucial to our efforts to control the virus – it allows us to keep an eye on how the virus is changing and to respond before it’s too late.

“This new initiative will bring Public Health England’s cutting edge science to countries that have little or no ability to sequence and analyse COVID19 virus strains themselves.

It will also give us crucial early warning of new vari-

ants emerging around the world that might endanger the UK.” The platform will be working directly on samples provided from abroad or will provide expert advice and support remotely where the partner country already has some capabilities in this area but requests further assistance. The offer could include training and resources as well as personnel and equipment.

Countries will be able to apply for assistance by contacting the WHO where an existing channel does not already exist with the UK. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) describes the move as vital work to combat the spread of coronavirus by identifying more COVID-19 variants around the world to keep the global community one step ahead of any mutations.

The UK has carried out more than half of all SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences submitted to the global database, and this capability helped PHE’s scientists identify the variant in Kent, southern England, informing new measures to tackle the spread of the virus.

ters a comfortable majority in the Parliament.

The Reform Party emerged as the winner of Estonia’s 2019 general election under Kallas’ lead but she failed to form a government at the time. Kallas stressed gender balance in forming the new Cabinet, placing several women in key positions such as Reform’s Keit Pentus-Rosimannus as finance minister and Eva-Maria Liimets, Estonia’s ambassador to the Czech Republic, as the foreign minister.

United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS): Preliminary reports have revealed that tropical cyclone Eloise has left at least six people dead, 12 injured and affected more than 176,000 people in Central Mozambique, according to the UN. Eloise made landfall on January 23, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to the Beira City, the same area which was hit by tropical storm Chalane three weeks ago and devastated by cyclone Idai in 2019, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday.

The humanitarian office fears the preliminary toll could rise as the full extent of the damage becomes known.

Some 8,800 houses have been destroyed, damaged or flooded, mainly in Buzi, Dondo, Nhamatanda and Beira City, displacing more than 8,300 people.

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Italian PM to resign amid pandemic criticism

Biden reimposes ban on travellers from Europe; adds South Africa to list

ROME, JAN 26 (IANS): Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday confirmed to his Cabinet that he would tender his resignation following widespread criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Conte, who headed two coalition governments since 2018, is meeting President Sergio Mattarella, who will decide on the Prime Minister’s future, the BBC reported.

Tuesday’s development comes exactly a week after Conte won the first of two confidence votes at the Lower House of Parliament by 321 in favour, 259 against and 27 abstaining.

Conte sought the confidence vote on January 19 after former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, now a senator who leads the Italia Viva party, pulled out of the ruling majority last week, sparking a government crisis, reports Xinhua news agency. Renzi objected to Conte’s plans for spending 209 billion euros ($254 billion) of European Union (EU) recovery funds which are part of a 750 billion euros EU rescue for the Covid crisis.

abroad. Those that must travel abroad following the implementation of this order should carefully consider the strict implementation of the travel restrictions.

“Many individuals infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 are asymptomatic and unaware they carry the virus. If you test positive, you will not be able to return home as planned. What plan do you have in case you cannot come home for several weeks? Where will you stay?

How will you finance your stay,” it said. Responding to a question, Psaki refuted that these travel restrictions were similar to that of Trump.

“I don’t think that’s quite a fair articulation. The president has been clear that he felt the Muslim ban was xenophobic. He overturned the Muslim ban. He also, though, has supported -- and himself, even before -- or we did, I should say, even before he was inaugurated -- steps, travel restrictions in order to keep the American people safe to ensure that we are getting the pandemic under control. That’s been part of his policy,” she said.

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Some 8,800 houses have been destroyed, damaged or flooded.

rooms and at least 26 health centres were damaged, and OCHA said electricity was affected in some areas.

Almost 142,000 hectares of crops have been flooded, which could affect the annual harvest expected in April. The UN and humanitarian partners support the Mozambique government-led relief operation, working to assess the situation while responding to the most immediate needs of affected people,

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WASHINGTON, JAN 26 (PTI): Reversing his predecessor Donald Trump’s policy, President Joe Biden on Monday re-imposed a ban on travellers from Europe and Brazil.

The White House also barred those from South Africa from entering the US due to emergence of a new variant of coronavirus in that country. “The President is taking these steps on the advice of his COVID-19 and medical team,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily press briefing.

“President Biden has decided to maintain the restrictions previously in place for the European Schengen area, the United Kingdom,

Republic of Ireland and Brazil,” Psaki said.

With the pandemic worsening and more contagious variants spreading, this isn’t the time to lift restrictions on international travel, Psaki said.

“And in light of the contagious variant B1351, South Africa has been added to the restricted list,” she said. “Additionally, beginning January 26, international travelers to the United States must provide proof of a negative test within three days of travel to airlines prior to departure,” she added.

This applies regardless of citizenship, she asserted.

The State Department said US citizens should reconsider non-essential travel

including food, health, sanitation and protection services at the evacuation centres. Humanitarian partners already are in the region responding to Mozambique’s multiple needs: the conflict in southern Cabo Delgado and the recent impact of tropical Storm Chalane.

However, OCHA said more resources are urgently needed to ensure the UN can scale up quickly to respond to Eloise.

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Leonardo DiCaprio pens climate change open letter to Joe Biden

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eonardo DiCaprio has signed an open letter to new US President Joe Biden urging him to tackle the climate crisis.

Last week, President Biden returned the US to the Paris Agreement – an international pact determined to combat the climate crisis. In 2017, Donald Trump withdrew America from the agreement.

Writing on Instagram, DiCaprio said: “The time for us to confront the #ClimateCrisis is now.”

He added: “Today, I join world leaders from business, government, labor and the environmental movement in calling on President @JoeBiden @ POTUS to be the climate leader we need and that science demands.”

DiCaprio linked the

letter to President Biden which was signed by figures from the entertainment, climate and science industry.

“The task ahead is enormous: the need to tackle the devastating global health crisis and economic crises, and the need to unite Americans in doing so, is urgent,” the letter stated.

“As we recover from Covid-19 and rebuild the global economy, we must also act on climate change.

In fact, these are not separate missions; they are one and the same. This is the most decisive decade in human history to confront the climate crisis.”

It continued: “You can be remembered as the “climate president” who led humanity away from the cliff ’s edge. You can transform the world’s energy systems from fossil

fuels to clean energy, while also creating an abundance of jobs, reducing harmful pollution, and tackling economic, racial, and health inequality in the process.

“Choosing to take bold leadership will allow us the build back better and to build forward to a new world we can create together. ‘By rejoining the Paris Agreement on day one, you have moved the United States in the right direction.

But, as you have stated, it is simply not enough and we must ‘do all we possibly can.’”

DiCaprio has been vocal throughout his career about issues relating to climate change. He started a foundation in 1998 with the aim of “protecting the world’s last wild places.”

Back in 2019, DiCaprio met teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg, calling her a “leader of our time.”

“History will judge us for what we do today to help guarantee that future generations can enjoy the same livable planet that we have so clearly taken for granted,” he continued. “I hope that Greta’s message is a wake-up call to world leaders everywhere that the time for inaction is over.”

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Demi Lovato bags a comedy series about food issues

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inger-actress Demi Lovato will star in a comedy series, which is about friends with food issues.

She will also serve as an executive producer of the series titled “Hungry”, which revolves around friends in a food issues group who “help each other as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better”, reports ew.com.

“Will & Grace” writer and “Hot In Cleveland” creator Suzanne Martin is writing and executive producing the comedy.

Lovato, who has been vocal about recovering from an eating disorder, had earlier starred in the “Camp Rock” films and the series “Sonny With A Chance”. In 2020, Lovato had a recurring role on “Will & Grace” and appeared in the comedy film “Eurovision”.

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‘At Home’ programme: Governor awards 2 groups

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oint council of Fakim, Thanamir and Vongtsuvong village under Kiphire district and NGO Access to Rights and Knowledge (ARK) Foundation, Kohima were awarded by the governor during his "At Home" programme held at the Raj Bhavan, here Tuesday on the occasion of Republic Day. Speaking at the programme, governor R.N. Ravi congratulated the two awardees for their positive contributions toward humanity in the form of preserving natural resources and human resources by harnessing the good forces in their respective fields.

He said the two awards were instituted last year after which awardees were selected from among many other such organisations based on the roles they have played in their respective fields.

Ravi further encouraged those groups working in similar fields to continue with their efforts and not be disheartened or think they were not recognised for their contributions because their hard work will reap eventually.

He said there was a constant conflict between good and bad forces and it was important for the people to tap into the goodness and feed it daily to help it grow.

Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, who also delivered a short speech,

Chloé Zhao first female to win Palm Springs International Film Awards Director prize

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hloé Zhao has made history as the first female recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Awards’ Director of the Year prize.

The ‘Nomadland’ director, 38, follows in the footsteps of the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Steve McQueen in being bestowed with the prestigious honour for the 2020 independent contemporary western drama starring Frances McDormand.

The festival’s Chairman, Harold Matzner, said in a statement: “Director and screenwriter Chloé Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ is a film that captures the

triumph of the human spirit. “’Nomadland’ is one of the most accomplished films of the year and we are delighted to honour our first female Director of the Year.”

Zhao has already won a number of pre-Oscar accolades for ‘Nomadland’, including Best Feature and the Audience Award at the 2021 Gotham Film Awards and Best Director at the New York Film Critics Circle awards.

Elsewhere, Carey Mulligan is set to be handed the International Star Award for her tur n as Cassie Thomas in Emerald Fennell’s black comedy, ‘Prom-

Akshay Kumar launches mobile game FAU-G on R-Day

Indians supporting farmers’ protests are ‘terrorists’, should be jailed: Kangana

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ollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday took to social media to announce the launch of the mobile action game Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G) on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day. Akshay unveiled the game with an animated trailer. He wrote, “FAU-G : Fearless And United Guards. Face the enemy.

Fight for your country.

Protect our Flag. India’s most anticipated action game, Fearless and United Guards: FAU-G takes you to the frontlines and beyond! Start your mission today.”

The game has been developed by Bangalore based studio nCore Games, K Y M C

with a concept by Akshay himself.

The much-anticipated FAU-G game is finally available on the Google Play Store, however, there is no update on whether the iOS users will be able to download the game or not.

At present FAU-G is only available for Android users. The game description on the Google Play Store urges users to “fill the shoes of a patriotic soldier” and undergo the experiences that shape the men guarding India’s borders.

“Join a special unit of FAU-G commandos on patrol in dangerous border territory. Come face-to-face with India’s enemies as you engage with hostile invad-

ers on Indian soil. Fight for survival against the unforgiving terrain and the implacable enemy,” reads the game description.

The game was first announced by Akshay Kumar in September 2020, post PUB-G ban.

While announcing the same, Kumar had tweeted, “Supporting PM @narendramodi’s AtmaNirbhar movement, proud to present an action game, Fearless And United-Guards FAU-G. Besides entertainment, players will also learn about the sacrifices of our soldiers. 20 per cent of the net revenue generated will be donated to @BharatKeVeer Trust #FAUG”.

(IANS)

ising Young Woman’.

While her ‘Mank’ costar Gary Oldman will receive the Chairman’s Award for his starring role as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz in the biographical drama.

Matzner added: “Oldman plays the role to perfection as the film follows the screenwriter’s journey while he is co-writing the script for ‘Citizen Kane’.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in-person ceremony this year.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival and Film Awards Gala will return in 2022.

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ctress Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday said all Indians who were supporting the ongoing farmers protest are terrorists.

“Six brands cancelled contracts with me some were already signed some were closing n said I called Farmer terrorists so they can’t have me as an ambassador. Today I want to say each and every Indian who is supporting these riots is also a terrorist including anti national brands,” Kangana Ranaut tweeted on Republic Day. “Sick and tired of riots and blood bath almost every month , Delhi, Bangalore and now again Delhi #RedFort,” the actress wrote in a separate tweet.

The actress also shared a video speaking in Hindi, where she said: “We have become a joke before the world today. We have no prestige left. We don’t care if the Prime Minister of another nation is our guest, we can sit naked in front of them. If this goes on, there will be no progress in this country. Whoever supports this so-called farmers’ protest should be jailed. They have reduced our nation, its government and Supreme Court into a joke.”

Kangana’s comment comes after photographs of protesting farmers hoisting their flags at Red Fort on Republic Day went viral on social media.

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Governor RN Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio alongwith their wives and the awardees at Raj Bhavan, Kohima. (NP)

congratulated the awardees and also extended Republic Day greetings.

Rio said he was aware that besides the two awardees, there were many other organisations and village councils heavily engaged in the protection of "our" biodiversity and human lives. He called for more of such efforts from the people in their respective locations.

As India celebrates the Republic Day, Rio said Nagas were the proud sons and daughters of the country as it emerged into being one of the powerful countries after its handling of the Covid pandemic was recognised worldwide.

He maintained that India was living upto its responsibilities by manu-

facturing and exporting Covid vaccines to the neighbouring countries even as developed nations struggle in their fight against the pandemic."From strengthening democracy to peace keeping and contribution towards scientific and human progress, India has played a key role among the community of nations," Rio said.

He said Nagaland on its part has also joined the rest of the country by producing leaders in public affairs, exemplary officers, judicial luminaries, Olympians, musicians, progressive farmers and brave soldiers all of which would contribute to nation building and its glorious history.

Rio expressed hope that with the early resolu-

tion of the political problem Nagaland would be able to contribute more towards the rise of India.

He later thanked the Governor and his wife for instituting the awards and also hosting the event.

The programme was attended by wives of the governor and chief minister, advisor of science and technology, IT&C and NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon, DGP Nagaland, senior officials of both State and Central government and civil society leaders.

Earlier, chief secretary J Alam, delivered the keynote address and later commissioner and secretary to governor, Mhabemo Yanthan, proposed the vote of thanks.

(Correspondent)

Ashley Roberts confirms Pussycat Dolls plans for new music

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shley Roberts has confirmed the Pussycat Dolls will release new music this year.

The 39-year-old star has opened up on the band’s plans after they returned with ‘React’ - their first song in a decade - in 2020, and she revealed plans for more tracks before their tour, which is currently set for May after being postponed due to the pandemic.

She told the ‘Heart Showbiz Hub’ podcast: “We’ll definitely do new music. We’ve got to get in the studio and make that happen.”

She noted the group have “time” to work on ma-

terial and drop new singles, while she also admitted the tour can only happen once it’s “safe and healthy” to do so.

She added: “Especially now with having Miss Rona (coronavirus) step in, we’ve got time and we want to get people ramped up and excited again before we go out on tour, which, who knows when that will be.

“It has to be a time when everyone can be in a stadium and be safe and healthy. In the meantime, we’re going to keep the music flowing.”

The ‘Don’t Cha’ hitmakers were known for their raunchy dance routines and daring costumes but with their reunion tour

ahead of them, Nicole Scherzinger recently insisted fans will be buying tickets because they love their songs.

She said: “I think our music speaks for itself, which is why we were always such a global success.

“We were ahead of our time and I think the Rihannas, the Miley Cyruses definitely stripped past us and now with the Cardi Bs and the Nicki Minajs it’s a completely different show.

“I think what’s really important was our intention of empowering women and our focus is to put on the best show we possibly can.”

(Contactmusic)

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ers who have gathered at various borders of DelhiNCR, were peaceful for over 60 days, but they left behind a trail of vandalism, violence, holliganism in the wake of their tractor rallied into the Capital on Republic Day. As they hoisted their flags at Red Fort, they clashed with the police personnel in several parts of the national capital.

Several other celebrities also reacted to the incident condemning it.

“Undesirable turn of events. I have supported this peaceful protest from day one, however this violent turn is condemnable.

And, on this sacred day, only the Tricolour should fly aloft the Red Fort,” tweeted Gul Panag.

“Who are they farmers? Look at the dates they choose to create chaos , as they know the whole world is watching us ,so their whole motive is to downgrade India and to defame the country ..!!” wrote Payal Ghosh.

(IANS)

With great delight, we the Coraggio family would like to congratulate our Chief Patron Shri Vilelie Khamo on being awarded the Prestigious Governor’s Gold Medal for meritorious service.

Sir, you are one excellent example of success. We celebrate with you the dedication you have shown on the way to achieve this honour.

May the Lord endow you with the kind of blessing where just hearing your name inspires others to strive towards excellence.

Dr. Hovithal Sothu Ms. Annie Konthoujam Chairman, BOD Headmistress

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Spurs beat Wycombe 4-1 in FA Cup

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 6 (AFP): Tottenham left it late to see off Championship strugglers Wycombe 4-1 with three goals in the final four minutes to reach the FA Cup fifth round on Monday.

Jose Mourinho took the chance to leave Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Tanguy Ndombele on the bench with Spurs facing a brutal schedule across four competitions in the coming months.

But all three were needed in the second-half to get past a Wycombe side that have won just three times in 23 games in the second-tier Championship this season.

“The attitude was very good. The players I brought from the bench come with the intention of bringing something to the team, so overall I think it was a good squad performance and a good result,” Mourinho told BT Sport.

Gareth Bale was given a rare start in his second spell at Spurs by Mourinho, but the on-loan Real Madrid winger missed three big chances early on to give the visitors the lead.

Instead, Tottenham were forced to come from behind when Fred Onyed-

Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal, Monday. (AP/PTI )

inma swept home at the far post on 25 minutes.

Japhet Tanganga and Moussa Sissoko struck the crossbar as chances continued to come and go for Mourinho’s men until Bale made amends for his earlier misses by equalising in first-half stoppage time.

Tottenham host Liverpool in the Premier League on Thursday, but Mourinho held nothing in reserve as he tries to end the club’s 13-year wait for a trophy by sending on Kane, Son and Ndombele after the break.

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An extra 30 minutes were the last thing Spurs needed and they finally made the breakthrough when Harry Winks curled home from the edge of the area after Kane had been denied by Ryan Allsop.

Ndombele has been a player transformed in recent weeks after a difficult first season in England following his move from Lyon for Tottenham’s club record fee.

The Frenchman tapped home Son’s pass to make it 3-1 and then

showed stunning footwork to bamboozle the Wycombe defence and fire in at the near post in stoppage time.

“He’s very creative.

He’s one of these players that can break the balance.” added Mourinho on Ndombele starting to deliver on his 60 million euros ($73 million, £53 million) price tag. “On top of that, if he can score a goal for us that’s even better.”

Spurs will face Everton away in the last 16 next month.

Punjab beat Karnataka; enter Syed Ali T20 semis

Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (IANS): Punjab defeated Karnataka by nine wickets in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarter-final here at the Motera on Tuesday. Punjab bowled out Karnataka for 87 in 17.2 overs with Siddarth Kaul picking three wickets for 15 runs. Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh picked two wickets each.

In reply, Punjab chased the total, making 89 in 12.4 overs and losing just one wicket. Prabhsimran Singh made 49 not out off just 37 deliveries with three sixes and two fours. Mandeep Singh made unbeaten 35 off 33 deliveries with four fours and a six. The two shared an unbeaten 85-run partnership after Abhishek Sharma was dismissed in the first over of the innings. Other than Karnataka and Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Baroda, Bihar, and Rajasthan have reached the knockout stage.

Brief scores: Karnataka 87 all out in 17.2 overs (S Kaul 3/15, Arshdeep 2/16, S Sharma 2/17, Ramandeep 2/22) lost to Punjab 89/1 in 12.4 overs (Prabhsimran 49 not out, Mandeep 35 not out).

Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day donated a sum of Rs. 20,000 for welfare fund and a certificate of appreciation to the sanitation workers of the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) in the presence of administrator DMC, Albert Ezung.

It was huge honour & privilege to manage Chelsea: Lampard

London, Jan 26 (IANS): Frank Lampard, who has been sacked as Chelsea head coach, has said that it was a “huge honour and privilege” to manage the club, adding he is disappointed he was not given the time to take the Blues “to the next level”.

Lampard was sacked

by Chelsea on Monday following a poor run of recent results, with Roman Abramovich deciding that change was needed to get the club back on track in the Premier League. A former England and Chelsea midfielder, Lampard had joined the Blues as head coach on July 4, 2019. “It has been a huge privilege and an honour

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to manage Chelsea, a club that has been a huge part of my life for so long. Firstly, I would like to thank the fans for the incredible support that I have received for the last 18 months. I hope they know what that means to me. “When I took on this role I understood the challenges that lay ahead in a

difficult time for the football club,” Lampard wrote in a statement on Instagram. “I am proud of the achievements that we made, and I am proud of the academy players that have made their step into the first team and performed so well. They are the future of the club. I am disappointed not to have had the time this season to take the club forward and bring it to the next level.

“I want to thank Abramovich, the board, players, my coaching team and everyone at the club for their hard work and dedication, especially in these unprecedented and challenging times,” he added.

Athletic Bilbao routs Getafe 5-1 Kohli has made India a tough side, can’t be bullied: Hussain

M a d r i d, J a n 2 6 (Agencies): Raul Garcia scored twice as Athletic Bilbao maintained its recent impressive run by routing Getafe 5-1 in the Spanish league on Mon-

day.

Yeray Alvarez, Alex Berenguer and Oscar de Marcos also scored for Athletic, which a week ago celebrated the Spanish Super Cup title after beating

LeBron shoots seasonhigh 46 in Lakers win

LeBron James drives to the basket in an NBA contest on Monday. (AP)

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 6 (Agencies): LeBron James became the oldest LA Lakers player to score 40 points in a game since Kobe Bryant’s farewell appearance in 2016 as the Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-108.

The 36-year-old, playing on the eve of the first anniversary of Bryant’s death, finished on 46 points.

It was his second-highest total as a Laker and the most against his first NBA team.

He added eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks.

James, playing for the second time in Cleveland since he switched to the Lakers in 2018, scored 13 points in the final four minutes and 41 seconds.

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pull away and claim a 10th win out of 10 on the road this season.

They play in Philadelphia, Bryant’s birthplace, on Wednesday in what will be an emotional occasion.

Anthony Davis had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, while Montrezl Harrell scored 15 off the bench.

For the Cavaliers, Andre Drummond had 25 points and 17 rebounds while Cedi Osman scored 20 points and Collin Sexton finished with 17.

The Orlando Magic won for only the second time in their last 10 games, beating the Charlotte Hornets 117-108 in the first regular-season NBA contest in history with two female officials.

Natalie Sago and

Jenna Schroeder, who are among the seven females who have officiated in the NBA this season, worked with Sean Wright in the game in Florida.

“This is a big deal,” Schroeder told the NBA website. “It’s like my feminist dreams come true, that like my personal values are colliding with my professional values and it’s awesome.”

“It’s amazing,” Sago added. “I’m just proud to be part of an organisation that promotes people to do the job based on our abilities, not on our gender, race, ethnicity, those types of things.”

Elsewhere, Malcolm Brogdon scored 19 of his 36 points in the second half as the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 129-114.

Indiana All-Star Domantas Sabonis injured his left knee in the first quarter and will have a scan on Tuesday.

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points as the Golden State Warriors thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-108, overshadowing Andrew Wiggins’ reunion with his former side.

The Detroit Pistons ended a four-game losing streak in a 119-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers while the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-122.

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI): Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Virat Kohli has instilled a fighting attitude in the current Indian team, which does not get bullied by adversities, whether on or off the field.

Despite missing some key players to injuries and skipper Kohli, who was on paternity leave, an inexperienced Indian team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, displayed grit and determination to register a historic comefrom-behind 2-1 series win over Australia.

“Any side that can go to Australia, go 1-0 down after being bowled out for 36, lose Kohli because he’s going home on paternity leave, lose your bowling attack and still come back and win after some of the

stuff that went on off the field in Australia, they won’t be bullied,” he told Sky Sports.

“They (India) are a tough side. I think Kohli has instilled that. Make no mistake, at home, they are a formidable outfit.”

Insisting that England will head into the India assignment with plenty of confidence after the 2-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka, Hussain urged the visitors to field their best eleven in the first Test.

Hussain had earlier taken strong objection to England’s decision to rest Jonny Bairstow for the first two India Tests.

“That’s a really good sign that they’re doing that, with harder tasks ahead. The Ashes, India home and away, New Zea-

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Nasser Hussain thinks India are a tough side and Kohli has instilled that. (Sky Sports)

land confirmed, but that is great momentum and confidence going into an iconic series which is India away,” he said. “…I was brought up in India and I’ve always

seen India vs England as one of the great series – all I would have asked is turn up to Chennai with your best 13 to 15 players.

“I think England fans have earned the right for

their best team to be there that first day. If it means (Stuart) Broad and (James) Anderson playing together because it’s a bit green, worry about the Ashes down the line.”

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The victory against Getafe left Athletic in ninth place in the Spanish league. (File)

Barcelona in the final and Real Madrid in the semifinals. On Thursday, it advanced past third-division club Ibiza in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. The home victor y against Getafe left Athletic in ninth place in the Spanish league, closer to the qualification spots for European competitions.

Getafe, sitting in 13th place, opened the scoring through Marc Cucurella in the first minute but was already down 3-1 by halftime.

Before the match, Getafe’s players gave Athletic a guard of honor for its Spanish Super Cup success as it entered the field.

League leader Atletico Madrid has a seven-point gap to second-placed Real Madrid with a game in hand.

We, the bereaved family of Lt. Yihamo Tsopoe of Bhandari Town would like to express our profound gratitude to all relatives, friends and well-wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during his prolonged illness and demise on January 17, 2021.

We also convey our special thanks to the LOTHA BAPTIST CHURCH, PURANA BAZAR, Dimapur and BHANDARI TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH for their continuous support and prayers.

Despite our inability to mention each individual by name, it is our sincere prayer that our God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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Sindhu, Srikanth look to turn the Dimapur lift inaugural G.Rio trophy tide at BWF World Tour Finals

Champions Dimapur team with special guest and officials after the final match on Tuesday.

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 6 (NPN): Dimapur beat Peren by five wickets to lift the inaugural trophy of the late G. Rio Memorial U-19 (Boys) Inter-District Tournament at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima here on Tuesday. The tournament was organised by Nagaland Cricket Association.

Electing to bat first, after winning the toss, Peren were bundled out for 75 runs in 26.2 overs with

tight bowling from Dimapur bowlers. Arjun took three wickets while Renben N Odyuo and Rahul claimed two wickets each.

Skipper of Peren, Parbez was the top scorer, who made 32 runs. In reply, led

by Sujal, who remained not out on 45 runs, Dimapur overhauled the target in 12 overs for the loss of five wickets. For Peren, Rajen took four wickets.

In individual awards, Mokokchung district won

the late G.Rio Spirit of Cricket Award; Rokovoto Nyekha of Peren was named player of the tournament; Mughavi of Zunheboto as best batsman; best bowler award was bagged by Raja Swarnkar of Dimapur and Yungandhar Singh also from Dimapur won the best wicket keeper award.

Eight districts divided into two groups took part in the tournament. Group-A consisted of Mokokchung,

IOC board to mull Tokyo Olympics matters, but not cancellation

Tokyo says it is officially spending $12.6 billion to organize the Olympics. (AP)

Tokyo, Jan 26 (Reuters): The Tokyo Olympics will top the agenda when the Inter national Olympic Committee’s executive board meets on Wednesday – but with the board firmly backing the event, any talk of scrapping it altogether due to the COVID-19 pandemic is highly unlikely.

With less than six months to go until the troubled Games are due to start, the board will instead tackle questions over the vaccination of athletes, interna-

tional visitors and the attendance of spectators, and safety regulations among other matters.

The Olympic body, which will meet remotely, nevertheless finds itself in a similar situation to March last year, when it was forced to postpone the Games by 12 months as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down sport worldwide. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is sticking to his government’s commitment to host the Games, with officials last week dismissing a report in

Britain’s Times newspaper that Tokyo had abandoned hope of holding the event this year. Opinion polls in Japan show the public is strongly against staging the Games amid the pandemic, however.

The IOC insists there is no plan B for Tokyo.

“Six months ahead of the Games, the entire Olympic movement is looking forward to the opening ceremony on July 23,” IOC President Thomas Bach said in a message to organisers on Saturday. He conceded that it would be a “huge undertaking”, but he added that major sporting events were already taking place around the world without the widespread availability of vaccination against the virus yet.

Much of Japan, however, is now under a state of emergency due to a third wave of COVID-19 infections and should the Games go ahead, they will no doubt be completely different from past editions.

Dimapur, Kohima and Tuensang and from Group-B, the teams were, Peren, Wokha, Zunheboto and Mon. A press release from honorary secretary of Nagaland Cricket Association, Hyunilo Anilo Khing stated that the closing and prize distribution ceremony was graced by advisor, Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, who is also son of late G. Rio, as special guest.

In his speech, he en-

couraged the players and asked them to take advantage of the cricket facilities.

Further, Zhaleo congratulated the winning team and conveyed his best wishes to the Nagaland Cricket Association.

M e a n w h i l e, N a galand Cricket Association thanked all the participating districts, the special guest and the cricket community of Nagaland for the success of the tournament.

Bangkok, Jan 26 (PTI): Premier Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth need to shrug off the disappointments of the last two weeks as they gear up for the highly-competitive HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, beginning here on Wednesday.

World champion and Olympic silver medallist Sindhu, who had won the prestigious title in 2018, has been clubbed in Group ‘B’ alongside top-ranked Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and home favourites Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong.

Sindhu’s comeback to international badminton after the coronavirusinduced break was not as good as she would have expected.

The Indian, who has been training in London for the last few months, couldn’t go the distance after losing a close opening match in Thailand Open, the first of the Asia leg.

In the second event last week, Sindhu suffered a demoralising straight

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game defeat against former world champion Ratchanok in the quarterfinals and she will have to gather herself as she opens her campaign against magician Tzu Ying, who reached the finals in both the Thailand Opens.

Former world number one Srikanth, on the other hand, has been clubbed in Group ‘B’ with Denmark’s Anders Antonsen, Chinese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei and Hong Kong’s NG Ka Long Angus.

Srikanth, who had reached the semifinals of BWF Super Series Masters Finals in 2014, couldn’t spend enough time on the court.

He had pulled out of the first Thailand Open ahead of the second round due to a calf muscle pull,

while he was forced to withdraw after the opening round last week after his roommate B Sai Praneeth tested positive for COVID19.

The delayed Season finale, with a prize money of USD 1.5 million, features only the top players in men’s and women’s singles and eight pairs in the three double events, divided into group stages.

It will be followed by the knockout, with the top two players/pairs from each group making it to the semifinals.

The draw for the group stage was conducted in Bangkok on Tuesday

by BWF and Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) officials while observing COVID-19 protocols.

ISL: NorthEast United beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 New Delhi, Jan 26 (Agencies): A fulfilling outing for Federico Gallego highlighted with an assist and a spectacular goal helped NorthEast United FC down ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday. Gallego had a part to play in Luis Machado’s opener (60’) before Roy Krishna (72’) equalised for the Mariners.

Gallego’s 81st minute curler settled things for NorthEast, News18 reported.

The first half was a cagey affair, illustrated by the fact that both teams had only one shot on target each at the end of it. It was ATKMB who kept more of the ball and looked the more threatening throughout the first half, but that was not to say that NorthEast did not have their chances. Just after the half-hour-mark, Bagan keeper Arindam Bhattacharja was forced to make a save after Machado received the ball from Gallego and took a shot.

tap in. After the goal, it looked like ATKMB would go on to find the winner, but Gallego had other plans.

With just under ten minutes left, the Uruguayan curled one from outside the box and it went in after bouncing off the upright.

There was a late penalty call for Bagan after Krishna went down in the box under pressure from NEUFC keeper Subhasish Roy, but the referee awarded a goalkick.

WEDNESDAY’S MATCH Kerala Blasters Vs NorthEast United FC players celebrate a goal against ATK Mohun Bagan on Tuesday. (ISL) Jamshedpur: 7:30 pm The opening goal when John, however, did not stop STANDINGS AS ON JAN 26 it came arrived in controver- play and Machado duly slotM W D L Pts sial circumstances. ATKMB ted it past Arindam. Despite Club 13 9 3 1 30 defender Tiri gave away the vigorous protests by Bagan, Mumbai City FC 13 7 3 3 24 ball cheaply as it bounced John allowed the goal after ATK Mohun Bagan FC Goa 13 5 5 3 20 off Gallego and ran loose consulting the linesman.

13 4 6 3 18 behind the defence. Tiri ATK Mohun Bagan Hyderabad FC 13 4 6 3 18 found himself in a race with were able to equalise after NorthEast United FC 14 3 7 4 16 Machado to get to the ball over ten minutes of going Chennaiyin FC 13 3 5 5 14 first. The Spaniard, though, down. A low ball from Carl Bengaluru FC 13 3 5 5 14 took a tumble after a shoul- McHugh outside the box Jamshedpur FC 13 3 5 5 14 der push from Machado found Krishna unmarked at Kerala Blasters FC 13 2 6 5 12 and the linesman’s flag went the far post. The Fijian was SC East Bengal Odisha FC 13 1 5 7 8 straight up. Referee Crystal never going to miss a simple

Padma Shri for six sportspersons, legendary coach OM Nambiar New Delhi, Jan 26 gious Padma Shri award woman athlete P.T. Usha. holds the national record in star Mouma Das, 36, who winners are announced on (IANS): The Indian Union for 2021. Interestingly, no In 1985, Nambiar was hon- 3,000 m steeplechase and won multiple medals at the eve of Republic Day. government on Monday cricketer has been chosen oured with the Dronacha- gold medallist at the 2010 the 2018 Commonwealth The Padma Awards are named six sportspersons for the accolade this year. rya Award, the highest Guangzhou Asian Games Games in Gold Coast in felicitated by the President and retired coach O.M. Nambiar, 89, is the accolade for coaches. was also among the win- Australia. of India in the month of Nambiar for the presti- famous coach of legendary Sudha Singh, 36, who ners, as was table tennis Every year, the award April or March.

OM Nambiar Mouma Das Anitha Pauldurai Age: 89 years Age: 36 years (West Bengal) Age: 35 years (Tamil Nadu) (Kerala) Sport: Table tennis Sport: Basketball Sport: Athletics coach Achievements: She was a member of the Indian Achievements: She representAchievements: team -- also comprising Manika Batra, Sutirtha ed Indian basketball team for 18 The grand old man Mukherjee, Madhurika Patkar, Pooja Sahasrabudhe years (2000 to 2017), and captain from Kerala is best - that won the women’s team gold at the 2018 Comit as well. known for being the monwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. She, She is the first and only Indian coach of PT Usha, whom he moulded along with Manika, also clinched the women’s woman to have played nine Asian into a world class athlete -- first as a doubles silver in Gold Coast. Mouma and Manika Basketball Confederation (ABC) sprinter who later excelled as a 400 mereached the quarterfinals of the doubles of the 2017 Championships on the trot in India tre hurdler. She came agonisingly close World Table Tennis Championships, becoming the first Indian pair to do colours. Besides, she also played in the 2006 Commonwealth to winning an Olympic Games bronze so. She competed at the 2004 and 2016 Olympic Games, in Athens and Games 2006 and the 2010 Asian Games. in 400 metres hurdles, but finished Rio, respectively. Born in Narkeldanga, Kolkata, she has been representOn the national front, she has a record of 30 medals of fourth with an Asian record time of ing India in international competitions since the early 2000s. She was various hues in the National Championships. She has since 55.42 seconds in Los Angeles in 1984. awarded the Arjuna Award in 2013. turned to coaching.

Virender Singh Sudha Singh Anshu Jamsenpa KY Venkatesh Age: 34 years Age: 36 years (Uttar Age: 41 years (Ar- Age: 50 years (Kar(Haryana) Pradesh) unachal Pradesh) nataka) Sport: Wrestling Sport: Athletics Sport: Mountain- Sport: Paralympic (deaf category) A national record athlete eer He has won holder in 3,000 m steepleHe representShe has three gold medals and chase, she won gold at the s c a l e d M o u n t ed India at the first bronze at the Deafly2010 Guangzhou Asian Everest five times. International Parampics, an InternationGames and a silver at Out of these, she lympic Commital Olympic Committhe 2018 Jakarta Asian reached the summit twice in a single tee Athletics World tee sanctioned event Games in the event. She won gold at the 2017 season -- within five days, to be pre- Championships in for deaf athletes.

Asian Championships, having clinched silver cise -- in May 2011. Born in Bomdila, Berlin in 1994 and has won medals in mulHe won his first gold in the 84kg in 2011, 2013, and 2019 competitions.

West Kameng district in Arunachal tiple sports such as athletics, basketball, division at the 2005 Melbourne DeaflymBorn in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, she Pradesh, she was featured in the hockey, volleyball, football, and badminton. pics and then bronze at the 2009 Taiwan has represented India in the 2012 and 2016 He won his first international gold in shot Limca Book of World Records in Games. He then shifted to 74kg and won Olympic Games. Following her gold medal at put at a multi-disability championship held gold at the 2013 and 2017 Deaflympics. the 2010 Asian Games, she was awarded the 2012, and in 2017 she won the Ten- in Australia. He then became the first Indian He also won gold, silver, and bronze at Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji International zing Norgay National Adventure to participate in the World Dwarf Games three World Deaf Wrestling Champi- Sports Award by the Uttar Pradesh govern- Award 2017 -- India’s highest adven- in 2005. The achievement led to his name onships. He was conferred the Arjuna ment. She was conferred the Arjuna Award ture award -- for her historic Mount appearing in the Limca Book of World Everest feats.

Award in July 2015.

Records. in 2012.

Unity Cup: Whiskers thrash Diphupar cc by 120 runs

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 6 (NPN): Whiskers CC thrashed Diphupar CC 120 runs in the ongoing 6th Unity Cup played at Chümoukedima on Tuesday.

Batting first after winning the toss, Whiskers CC scored a huge 205 in 20 overs. Vivek (74) was the highest scorer. Chasing the target, Diphupar CC were bundled out for 85 runs in 15 overs. Vivek was named man of the match. He also took two wickets while bowling.

In another encounter, Shine CC snatched a 18-run win over Jackal’s

United CC. Batting first Shine CC managed to score 140 runs in the allotted overs. In reply, tight bowling led by Rajan helped Shine CC restrict Jackal’s United CC for 122 runs.

Rajan who took three wickets was named man of the match.

Chümoukedima Gorkha Union secretary, Rajesh Jysee graced the match as patron.

THURSDAY’S MATCHES Dimapur Slammers CC Vs Hurricane CC (9am) Das Brothers CC Vs Zeliang CC (1pm)

Pak 33/4 in reply to SA 220 Karachi, Jan 26 (IANS): Pakistan were reduced to 33/4 in reply to South Africa’s 220 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test here on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada struck twice while fellow seamer Anrich Nortje and spinner Keshav Maharaj took a wicket each with the latter dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam for just seven. Earlier, Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah took three wickets while fellow spinner Nauman Ali and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi took two wickets each. Pacer Hasan Ali, who is making a comeback into the Pakistan Test squad after January 2019, chipped in with the wicket of George Linde (35), who was South Africa’s second highest run scorer after opener Dean Elgar (58).

While Pakistan were on top in Karachi for much of the day, the visitors wrestled control towards the end of the final session when they took four wickets in just 18 overs.

This included the wicket of nightwatchman Afridi, who was sent back by Nortje for a duck in the second last over of the day. Brief scores: South Africa 220 (Dean Elgar 58, George Linde 35; Yasir Shah 3/54, Nauman Ali 2/38) vs Pakistan 33/4 (Imran Butt 9; Kagiso Rabada 2/8; Keshav Maharaj 1/0)

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