January 28, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 51

DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Coronavirus: Centre steps up vigil in areas bordering Nepal

Mizoram, Sikkim in NE Dr. T Ao Trophy final

Chinese Premier visits virus hit Wuhan

national, Page 7

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and others after the signing of an accord in New Delhi. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (PTI): The government on Monday signed an accord with the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), one of the dreaded insurgent groups of Assam, providing political and economic bonanza sans a separate state or Union Territory.

All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), which has been spearheading a movement for a Bodoland state since 1972, and another group called United Bodo People’s Organisation were also signatories to the accord. In the presence of Union Home Minister Amit

Shah, the tripartite agreement was signed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, top leadership of the four factions of NDFB, ABSU, Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna.

The home minister described the agreement as “historic” and it will bring permanent solution to the decades old problems of the Bodo people.

“This agreement will facilitate all round development of the Bodo areas, their language and culture will be protected without

compromising the territorial integrity of Assam,” he said.

Shah said due to the violence perpetrated by the Bodo militants, over 4,000 people lost their lives in the past few decades.

Shah said no stone would be left unturned for the development of Assam and the Northeastern region. The Assam chief minister said after the pact, different communities in the state will be able to live with harmony. Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said as per the accord, 1,550 militants belonging to NDFB lay down their arms on

Rio fetes Dr. Jamir NPF reacts to Lokayukta’s D I M A P U R , J A N 2 7 sanction for prosecution of (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has congratu- retired Commr & Secretary lated former chief minister

and former governor, Dr. S.C. Jamir, on being conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day. In his message, Rio said it was a well deserved honour and illustrates the significant contributions and sacrifices Dr. Jamir made in the past decades in the service of India’s nationhood. “I consider myself fortunate to have also worked and served the country under your able leadership,” Rio said.

Rio said he gained much experience and knowledge as Dr. Jamir was an exemplary leader. Rio also said that he was fortunate to have Dr. Jamir as a mentor from the early years when he was first elected. “You worked in the public field since the time of the inception of statehood, and later we worked together during some of the most difficult periods of our people’s journey. I will always recollect those years with fond memories and extend my deepest appreciation to you for your guidance and leadership,” he said.

Wishing Dr.Jamir and his wife good health and long life, Rio expressed hope that he would continue to play the role of elderly statesman to the Naga people for many more years to come.

This is it!

“Kejriwal promises free electricity, water, wi-fi, bus rides. What use are they for us?”

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DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): While welcoming the Nagaland Lokayukta’s move in providing sanction to chargesheet former tourism commissioner & secretary Angau Thou for her alleged involvement in illegal appointments, NPF has expressed the hope that the Lokayukta will not hesitate in applying the same yardstick on all erring officials involved in corrupt practices.

In a statement, NPF also said while people hoped that the Lokayukta would curb corrupt practices by government officials and deliver justice, it also hoped that the office would not succumb to any political pressure.

Further, NPF expressed the hope and belief that such stern action against any particular official was not out of political vendetta in ignoring other major corruption cases pending before Lokayukta.

It said people were also expecting that Lokayukta would dispose off all other pending cases fairly and not give in to any political pressure by picking and choosing particular cases, but deliver justice in all such pending cases.

January 30, an economic programme of Rs 1,500 crore will be implemented in the next three years with equal contribution of Rs 750 crore each from the central and state governments.

The existing str ucture of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will be strengthened with more powers and its seats will be expanded from 40 to 60, he said. A commission will be set up for inclusion of Bodo dominated villages in the BTC and exclusion of those where Bodos are not in majority.

This was the third Bodo accord to be signed in last 27 years when the violent movement for a separate Bodoland state claimed hundreds of lives, destruction of public and private properties. The name of the BTC will be changed to Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).BTC currently has control over 30 subjects like education, forests, horticulture but no jurisdiction over the police, revenue and general administration departments, which are controlled by the Assam government. BTC was formed under 6th Schedule of the Constitution.

Coronavirus: Rapid response teams alerted in Nagaland

DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): In view of the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019nCoV) in China, all rapid response teams (RRTs) have been asked to be on alert as it has already spread to many countries, including Nepal, and is of public health concern. National Health Mission mission director, Dr Kevichusa Medikhru have asked the RRTs to ensure adequate readiness for immediate detection, intervention and mitigation, as and when the need arise.

Dimapur airport authority has also been asked to share list of passenger travelling from China and other affected countries transiting Kolkata airport for onward journey to Dimapur with H&FW department for early detection and intervention.

In a letter to AAI director, Medikhru said Dimapur District Health Authority would be in touch with Airport Authority of India through the district surveillance unit.

Further, Medical Superintendents of all districts have been directed to earmark isolation room with ventilator facilities to deal with possible positive cases of the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: India on high alert

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Concerned over the spread of a new strain of coronavirus in neighbourhood nations from China, India has been put on high alert after more people who returned from China have been kept under observation following screening for possible exposure to novel coronavirus.

Over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra following screening for a possible exposure to novel coronavirus (nCoV) as the Prime Minister’s Office reviewed India’s preparedness to deal with any situation amid mounting global concern over rising cases in China.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said no positive case has been detected in India so far though samples of seven passengers have been sent to the ICMR-NIV Pune lab. A 24x7 call centre has been made operational.

Samples of four other passengers tested earlier have been confirmed to be negative for nCoV by the lab. India also began preparations for potential evacuation of its residents in China, where the disease continues to spread.

Meanwhile, under directions from Vardhan, the 24x7 National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) call centre (+91-11-23978046) has been made operational, the Union Health Ministry said.

“The call centre will monitor the list of contacts furnished by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA); provide details of district and state surveillance officers to those who seek them; and in case of any clinical query, direct the concerned to the relevant Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) officer,” it said.

Multidisciplinary Central Teams: Vardhan has directed for multidisciplinary central teams to be sent to the seven states where thermal screening is being done at the seven designated airports -- New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi.

17,043 govt teachers to be trained under NISHTHA West Bengal passes anti-CAA Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 27 (NPN): Altogether 17,043 government elementary school heads and teachers in the State would be provided training under National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA), a Central programme under Samagra Shiksha, by March 31 this year. NISHTHA is a national mission that aims to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level through an integrated training programme.

Stating this at a press conference at directorate of school education here on Monday, school education & SCERT principal secretary Menukhol John explained that the integrated programme aimed to build capacities of around 42 lakh teachers and heads of schools at the elementary level in all government schools, faculty members of SCERTs, DIETs and officials and resource persons of block resource centres and cluster resource centres in all States and Union Territories.

He said Nagaland has 113

key resource persons (KRPs) who were trained by national resource persons (NRPs) last December and they would be the trainers.

He said the first two phases would commence from January 28 till February 1 in all districts, adding NISHTHA would be jointly implemented by SCERT, school education department and Samagra Shiksha in five phases to be completed by March 2020 as per Central directives.

The principal secretary said the school education department was giving more focus on the elementary sector knowing that unless it had strong foundation, the dropout rate would increase.

He said Samagra Shiksha had set up a control room at its office with seven Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel to monitor and update the status of training conducted district-wise.

He informed mediapersons that there would be post training activities too to ensure comprehensive monitoring and mentoring mechanism through embedded post training interventions, while NRPs would regularly be in touch

with KRPs through WhatsApp and Facebook groups and personal interactions.

It may be mentioned that the aim and objective of NISHTHA is to motivate and equip teachers to encourage and foster critical thinking in students, handle diverse situations and act as first level counsellors.

NISHTHA is world’s largest teachers training exercise programme launched by the Union ministry of human resource development (MHRD) on August 21, 2019 and is one of the two MHRD transformative ideas. It involves department of school education & literacy and department of higher education of the States in the exercise. Assistant mission director of Samagra Shiksha Kelhikha Kenye gave a brief presentation on NISHTHA on the occasion.

The press conference was attended by school education director Wonthungo Tsopoe, mission director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland Kevileno Angami, additional mission director Samagra Shiksha Limawabang Aier and others department officials.

resolution, 4th state to do so

KOLKATA, JAN 27 (PTI): The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed a resolution demanding immediate repeal of the CAA and dropping plans for a pan-India NRC and NPR, with chief minister Mamata Banerjee calling the new citizenship law “against the Constitution and humanity”.

West Bengal became the fourth state after Leftruled Kerala, and Punjab and Rajasthan, where the Congress is in power, to have passed a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Speaking on the resolution, Mamata Banerjee said the protests against the law is “not just for the minorities but for the sake of the country’s unity”.

“In Bengal, we won’t allow CAA, NPR, and NRC. We will fight against them peacefully. We want CAA to be repealed immediately. We also want NPR

to be revoked,” Banerjee said. “The CAA is against the Constitution and humanity.” The resolution was supported by the opposition Congress, Gorkha Janamukti Morcha and the CPI(M)-led Left Front, but opposed by the BJP. The Congress and the LF, however, criticised the TMC government for not allowing them to pass a similar resolution on January 9. The Leader of the Opposition Abdul Mannan (Cong) took a dig at the TMC government for its “late realization in bringing the resolution”. Opposing the resolution, BJP legislator Swadhin Sarkar thanked PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the Citizenship Act to help refugees get their citizenship of the country.

He also demanded a voting on the resolution, but it was rejected by the speaker.

KSCDL seeks to remove Kohima’s unliveable city tag Slow progress of Sanuorü bridge works irks KVYO DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): In the light of having earned dubious distinction of being the second most “unliveable” city in India among 111 cities in its “Ease of Living” survey conducted by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on August 13, 2018, Kohima Smart City Development Limited (KSCDL) is sparing no effort to improve Kohima’s overall ranking of 110th of 111 cities, in the next assessment.

In this regard, Kohima Smart City chief executive officer Kovi Meyase has appealed to all state government departments to make concerted efforts in providing the required data and information on time.

Towards this, a coordinationcum-orientation programme is being organised by KSCDL for all the departments at KMC-KSCDL Conference Hall in Kohima at 11 am on January 29. All the departments involved have been requested to attend the session without fail.

The index is calculated based

on the data provided by cities (and validated through secondary sources), which will be further validated through a citizen perception survey that will carry 30% weightage.

The first framework on “Ease of Living” Index for cities was launched in June 2017 which was aimed at assessing ease of living of citizens

living in cities across three pillars of quality of life; economic ability; and sustainability, 14 categories (education, health, housing & shelter, WASH & SWM, mobility, safety & security, recreation, economic development, economic opportunities, Gini coefficient, environment, green spaces & green buildings, energy consumption and city resilience) and 50 indicators.

It was pointed out that Kohima’s dismal ranking was not necessarily because of lack of facilities and infrastructure, but mainly because of lack of awareness among government agencies as well as citizens; lack of co-ordination among departments; lack of data in the departments and late submission of data, which delayed compilation, sorting and final uploading.

KSCDL has appealed to all citizens to actively participate in the survey through social media platforms, citizens’ App and face-to-face interview through random sample surveys to be conducted by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

To ban movement of BRO/BRTF, govt vehicles from Jan 29 Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 27 (NPN): Slow progress on construction of Sanuorü Bridge works along the road leading to new secretariat in Kohima has elicited resentment from the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) Monday.

In this regard, KVYO said that from January 29 movement of BRO/BRTF and government vehicles will be restricted from High School Jn. via Sanuorü bridge to Nagaland Civil secretariat and Pezielietsie via DBS-Billy Graham road to Nagaland Civil secretariat.

KVYO president Dziivinguzo Mepfhüo told the media persons that restriction

The ongoing construction of Sanuorü bridge in Kohima (NP).

would be enforced till the completion of the bridge.

Mepfhüo informed that after the collapse of the bridge during 2015 monsoon the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) approved the bridge project under Central Road Fund (CRF) on December 29, 2015 and work order was issued on July 14, 2016.

He said that an 18month period was given for completion of the project, but it is still unfinished.

Mepfhüo also said after KVYO submitted a represen-

tation to state chief minister on August 13, to repair roads in the state capital as well as to start the Sanuorü bridge construction , the department started to repair some roads in Kohima, but failed to start the bridge works.

He said KVYO had to serve an ultimatum on the department on October 16 2018 and work ultimately commenced on October 29, 2018 with the commitment by contractors that the 2-lane bridge work would be completed before the monsoon (Cont’d on p-8) 2019.

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DFO-cum-DMU offices inaugurated in Kiphire

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news in Brief DC Kohima informs: Deputy commissioner Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has informed all the concerned GBs under Kohima sardar areas to submit the annual house tax for the year 2019-2020 to the office of DC Kohima on or before February 25. The house tax has to be collected by the concerned GBs. Failure to submit the house tax within the stipulated time will entail forfeiture of the house tax commission and red blankets to the erring GBs. MUD meeting: Monyen Union Dimapur (MUD) has convened its general meeting on February 8, 9 a.m at its treasurer’s residence, Residency Colony, Dimapur.

Members have been requested to attend positively.

ORVC general meeting: Old Riphyim Village Council (ORVC) informs all general public of Old Riphyim, that there will be a general meeting on February 2, 10 a.m at Tourist Lodge, ‘C’ Khel, Old Riphyim. All are requested to attend the meeting positively.

Patton lauds police officers

V. Kashiho Sangtam inaugurated the office of DFO-cum-DMU at Kiphire on January 27. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Offices of District forest office (DFO)cum-Divisional management unit (DMU), Kiphire was officially inaugurated at Forest Colony, Kiphire

by V. Kashiho Sangtam minister of Soil & Water Conversation, Geology & Mining on January 27.

According to DIPR report, minister in his short speech congratulated the officers, staffs and the team involved for completing the project. He stated that Kiphire people were fortunate to have dedicated officers who were working hard for the development of the district. He appealed to all

the heads of offices to have coordination and to cooperate with one another for the upliftment of the district.

Rajesh Kumar, DMU head Kiphire in his keynote address stated it was a significant day for the department of Environment Forests & Climate Change for completing the project one year ahead of time. He congratulated and thanked his team for rendering their time and tireless efforts towards the construction of the office building.

Programme was chaired by Siechutho Katiry, ADMU, Kiphire while dedicatory prayer

was offered by Chopongkyu, senior pastor KBL. Short speeches were also delivered by Rongsenlemla Imchen, IFC, CF (NTC) and Dr. Atsase Thongtsar, OSD to minister, EFCC. Vote of thanks was done by FMU head, Kiphire Bendangtemsu.

Meanwhile, on January 26, minister held a short meeting with district officers at Kiphire on January 26, wherein he apprised the district officers to properly implement government programmes in the district.

He also urged the district officers to be in the station and help the area people.

DIMAPUR: Dy. CM Y. Patton who also holds Home portfolio has congratulated president’s police medal recipients, who were selected for their meritorious services that they have rendered throughout the years. A press release from DCMO media cell stated that, Liremo Tsopoe Lotha IGP was selected for distinguished service, while three officers Tokiumong Yimchunger, Chuba Walling Dy. commandant, Rishamo Philip Yanthan UBI, OC PS MKG were selected for meritorious service on Republic Day, 2020. Dy. CM describing the officers as shining examples for others to emulate also conveyed congratulations on behalf of all the rank and files of the police department.

DAYO lauds Dr. S. C. Jamir

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation (DAYO) has lauded Dr. S. C. Jamir on being honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in the field of public affairs on January 25 from the president of India. DAYO in a press release from its media cell has wished Dr. S. C. Jamir a long life in the service to mankind and Nagas. It also thanked the governor of Nagaland, R. N. Ravi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio for dedicating the durbar hall at Raj Bhavan to Dr. Imkongliba Hall on January 26.

CBCC 69th general council held at LBC DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) 69th general council was held at Leshemi Baptist Church (LBC) from January 24 to 26 with official delegates representing all the CBCC churches under the theme, “Stronger together” (Gal 6:10).

A press release from Chakhesang Baptist Church Council executive secretary, Rev. Khrotso Mero stated that, during the annual meeting, resolutions and commitments were made. Meeting resolved to rededicate in individual and corporate prayers and urged fellow believers to join in prayer invoking God’s power to bring about spiritual renewal and transformation in family, society,

institutions, and in the work places.

It reaffirmed its commitment and prayer to keep up and strengthen the peace and unity of believers and the church.

Thirdly, it reaffirmed commitment to be more sincere, consistent and faithful in giving time, talents and treasures to God specially in tithes and offerings for His ministry.

The meeting also resolved to undertake mass tree plantation with the support and co-operation of CPO, village councils and other civil societies.

Its fifth resolution reaffirmed commitment to actively participate in witnessing together towards ful-

filling the great commission of Lord Jesus Christ.

Chakhesang Baptist Church Council also expressed appreciation and gratitude to Leshemi Baptist Church for hosting the general council, the official participants including resource persons, speakers namely Rev. Dr. Dingu Kenye, Kethovino Rhakho, Rev. Khrutsoyi Luruo, Rev. Dr. Coppe Mero and Dr. Akho Dazo (Bible study leader). CBCC also thanked Rev. Velacuyi Khamo, finance secretary (2001-2020); Vechulou Kanuo, executive director, CWWS (2000-2020) and Chiniehulu Rhakho, director Children Ministry (2003-2020) on successful completion of their tenure.

PSC asks govt officials to be at posting place

DIMAPUR: Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) has informed that it will be conducting surprise visit and strict action will be initiated against any officers and employees absconding from work in its jurisdiction.

A press release from PSC president A. Mane Phom and general secretary, A. Shunglam Phom stated that, the union in

support to the notification issued by chief secretary of Nagaland has urged all the HoDs and staff under Longleng district to be present at their respective posting place.

Phom Students’ Conference also asked all the schools under its jurisdiction to adhere strictly for the reopening as per the calendar served by directorate of School Education

for the academic year.

Phom Students’ Conference also found out that keeping proxy teacher in most of the government schools under its jurisdiction is tantamount to ill treatment for younger generation.

In this regard, PSC appealed to the concern department to take up the matter into action and erase the practice of keep-

ing proxy teacher.

Union also pointed that many government schools were functioning without mathematics and science teacher, due to which the students were not getting quality education.

Union therefore strongly appeals the department to take up the matter seriously on priority.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

KVK Peren conducts two-day exposure tour for Peren farmers

Farmer participants along with officials from KVK Peren and ICAR-RC for NEH region.

DIMAPUR: KVK Peren, ICAR-RC for NEH region, Nagaland Centre, Jalukie organized a two-day exposure tour for farmers of Peren district on January 23 and 24, at ICAR Nagaland Centre, ICAR-NRC on Mithun and Central Institute of Horticulture, Medziphema.

A press release from ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Jalukie, i/c programme coordinator, KVK Peren Dr. L. Babita Devi, stated that the exposure programme was funded by NABARD, Dimapur.

Dr. Azaze, scientist (Horticulture) and Dr. Lahor J. Bordoloi, CTO, led the farmers and demonstrated on different types of component of intensive

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ADC office, compound, Pughoboto with ADC Pughoboto, T. Moa Lemtor.

DEF Pughoboto jawans led the parade. Government officials from all the departments including, GBs, DBs, 11 IR D’coy stationed in Pughoboto attended.

Pfutsero: Pfutsero celebrated at Pfutsero Town Spor ts Complex, with ADC Pfutsero Phuleshe K Yepthomi. Altogether there were seven parade contingents including DEF Pfutsero, NCC Nazareth School Pfutsero, NCC GHSS Pfutsero, JNV, PGC, CMHSS and TMT. Longkhim: Longkhim town observed at ADC office Longkhim, with Kikumsangla Jamir ADC Longkhim as the special guest.

Jalukie: The occasion was celebrated at GHSS ground with Dr. Tinojongshi Chang ADC Jalukie town as special guest.

Tening: Tening celebrated with ADC Tening, Rhosietho Nguori as special guest. Police personnel, para-military forces, government officials and public attended.

Tuli: Programme was held at Tuli ADC’s office complex, with ADC Tuli, Imsongmeren as special guest. All government official under Tuli sub-division attended the programme.

Aboi: Occasion was celebrated at Aboi local ground with Ajit Kumar Ranjan as special guest.

Prize distribution was held for the painting competition under “Beti Bachao Bedi Padhao “. All the heads of offices, DBs, GBs and general public attended the function.

Thonoknyu: Celebration was held at Thonoknyu Hq, with C.Phuniang SDO Civil Thonoknyu taking the salute from DEF Thonoknyu.

Wakching: Wakching sub- division under Mon district observed at SDO (Civil) chamber. Relise Sangtam, SDO (Civil) took salute from village guards, GHS Wakching and St. John school. The programme was attended by all the GBs, DBs, government employees and public of Wakching.

Atoizu: At Atoizu ADC Hq programme was held at Atoizu public ground

with ADC Atoizu Arikumba as special guest.

Monyakshu: Celebration was held at Monyakshu and national flag was hoisted by Longdiba L Sangtam SDO Monyakshu.

Chiephobozou: Chiephobozou headquarter celebrated at ADC office premises, with ADC Chiephobozou, Vekhoyi Chakhesang as special guest. Programme included cultural presentation by Chiephobozou Town Women Group.

Chozuba: At Chozuba town, Theodore Yanthan, ADC Chozuba was special guest. All the government officials, staffs and public leaders under Chozuba sub-division attended the function.

Chen: Chen Hq celebrated at Mini SDO (Civil) Complex at Chen town, with SDO (Civil) Chen Samuel Konyak as special guest. Government officers, GBs, DBs, and public from Chen area attended the celebration.

Jakhama: Celebration was held at sub-division officer (C) office at Jakhama, with SDO (C) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar as

showed various activities undertaken by CIH. The farmers were shown the grafting and budding techniques practised in the centre as well as value addition products of different fruits and vegetables.

Farmers to farmers interaction, group discussion meeting and interaction programme with the experts were also done.

Programme was led

by Dr. L. Babita Devi, head (I/C), Z. James Kikon (ACTO, soil sc) and Dr. Patu Khate Zeliange (ACTO, PBG), KVK Peren.

Altogether, 20 farmers from New Jalukie, Bongkolong, Phijol, New Chalkot, Samzuiram and Deukwaram villages of Peren district participated in the exposure tour.

Orientation workshop on IMI 2.0 held in Kohima Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 27 (NPN): As the country gears up to achieve universal coverage of immunization under Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0, a series of intensified immunization campaigns under the banner of Mission Indradhanush were conducted since 2015.

In a total of 8 phases in the past 5 years, 3.39 crore children and 87.2 lakh pregnant women were vaccinated, however, the performance and coverage was below average in many states and children were being missed. This was stated

by Dr. Visasieü Kire, medical superintendent, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) during the orientation workshop on Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 organised by the regional outreach bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Kohima at Eastgate Hotel, Kohima on January 27. She further informed that the concurrent monitoring data shows that 35% of missed children is due to awareness and

Participants of the orientation workshop on IMI 2.0 at Kohima. (NP) information gap while 26% of missed children is due to fear of adverse event following immunization (AEFI) leading to 61% of children who did not get vaccinated due to communication gap.

Dr. Kire said that IMI 2.0 was launched in December 2019 across the country in selected districts in order to aggressively scale up the immunization coverage and then sustain it thereafter through strengthening the health system in addressing the inequity issues in access to health.

She expressed hope that with the awareness generation programmes that will be held in the 8 districts of the state, the community will be informed

71st Republic Day observed across the state

DIMAPUR: The 71st Republic Day was observed in Nagaland along with the rest of the nation on January 26.

Mangkolemba: Republic Day was celebrated at public ground Mangkolemba with advisor Tourism, Art & Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi as the special guest. Other highlights of the celebration included presentation of cultural song and dance by Japutsur Telongjen and Moayimti cultural society and classical tabla by Dr. Kritanand Pandey JNV Longnak.

Aghunato: Extra assistant commissioner (EAC) VitokaYeptho was the special guest at the function held at ADC office complex. Parade team of ‘C’ Company 8th NAP Aghunato was led by Mughato Havildar.

Naginimora: At Naginimora the occasion was held at the ADC office compound, with Renabomo Odyuo ADC Naginimora as the special guest. 6 NAP ‘A’ Company led the parade.

Pughoboto: Programme was held at the

integrated farming system, polyhouse, floriculture and plantation crop unit, modern nursery facility, vegetable and fruit orchards, vermicompost units, piggery, poultry, dairy as well as rabbitary units at ICAR Nagaland Centre.

At ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Dr. S. Stephen (scientist) and Dr. Kubo Khate (farm manager) explained in details about the different farm routines at mithun farm and usefulness and utility of Mithun. A video on mithun farming was also shown to the participants.

During the visit to Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), A.K. Singh and A. Singh, horticulture specialist and technical consultant, explained and

special guest along with officials and staffs of SDO (C) office.

Tobu: At Tobu, the special guest was Mudongoi Chuzho, ADC Tobu. Twelve contingents participated.

Seyochung: Celebration was held at ADC Hq office complex Seyochung, with ADC, Japheth as special guest. VG Seyochung Hq led by Nikihe Chishti area VG commander led the parade. Programme was attended by all government officials, GBs, DBs, NGOs and public.

NBS: Nagaland Bihari Samaj (NBS) celebrated the day by visiting Child Orphanage Home, Diphupar, Dimapur.

TCCI: Tuensang Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI) visited Kohdi Orphanage Home January 26.

BoB: Bank of Baroda, Dimapur donated RO water purifier to Assissi Higher Secondary School on the occasion and also planted saplings.

RCK: Royal Club Kohima (RCK) visited Kohima Old Age Home on the occasion.

Kiphire Battalion: Kiphire Battalion celebrated at Kiphire, Mimi, Longmatre, Pungro, Thongsanyu and Akhegwo. Weapons display and “know your army” campaign at Pungro was also organised.

Shamator Battalion: Various activities like pipe and jazz band display, weapon display and cultural programme were organised at local ground Shamator.

Zunheboto Battalion: The battalion conducted a weapon display at ADC compound, Longkhim and interaction with ex- servicemen at Zunheboto.

Mokokchung Battalion: Mokokchung Battalion organised weapon and band display for school children and civil populace at Mokokchung public ground.

Phek Battalion: Weapons were displayed at Phek, Jessami and Meluri town for the local populace.

Jalukie Battalion: Battalion organised a weapon display for school children at Tening and DC office complex Peren. 68 children of varying age groups attended the event.

about the benefits of vaccinating the children and all fears, hesitancy and doubts will be removed from their minds. Also speaking in the programme as the guest of honour, Kohima Press Club general secretary Atono Tsükrü Kense highlighted on the role of media in disseminating information relating to health education to the community, particularly those living in rural and farflung areas.

Kense said the media as a backbone of any democratic country, has a huge responsibility towards the society for responsible journalism with credible information and reporting keeping in mind the ethics of journalism at the core. Stat-

ing that there was a need for a sustained effort between the media and the health providers to achieve the policies and programmes of the government, Kense said ultimately, it was the mutual coordination among journalists, healthcare providers, public health officials and government that determines the success of a public health campaign.

Inaugural programme was followed by the technical session with Dr. Ritu Thur, state immunization officer, directorate of Health & Family Welfare and Marykali Yeptomi, Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) consultant, UNICEF as the resource persons.

KDTODU holds 22nd annual general meeting DIMAPUR: Kohima District Truck Owners & Drivers’ Union (KDTODU) held its 22nd annual general meeting-cum-picnic on January 25, at New High Court site, Meriema, with president, NVCO, Kezhokhoto Savi, as guest speaker.

A press release general secretary, KDTODU, Kiivethi Puro, stated that speaking on the topic “Illegal taxation on highways” Savi termed the lease system of collecting toll and utility fee in Dimapur introduced by Dimapur Municipal Council and Municipal Affairs department, as “Illegal”, which was simply multiplying illegal collection of cash/ tax in commercial hub of the state.

He added that this system of practice was possible only when certain builders/companies invested in construction of roads or bridges out of their own resources and then government can allow them to collect toll tax to recover their ex-

penditures in constructing public roads or bridges.

He also stated that with implementation of GST, several states including North Eastern states had pulled out pay counter collection in their states.

He further appreciated Kohima District Truck Owners & Drivers’ Union for their role in fighting against illegal collection of cash and submitted a representation to deputy commissioner, Kohima.

A committee was also set up to enquire into illegal taxation at check gates and on highways.

Kohima District Truck Owners & Drivers’ Union legal advisor, Anungla Longkumer, exhorted that every driver must keep complete vehicle document and up to date insurance and not to drive under influence of alcohol.

New team of office bearers for the tenure 2020 to 2023 was also held, led

by Riivese Sokha as president and Kiivethi Puro as general secretary.

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Shillong Mostly cloudy

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G. Kaito Aye, minister of Agriculture and Cooperation participating at the festival on Monday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR: Appraising on unity for the welfare of the people in general and community in general, minister of Agriculture & Cooperation G. Kaito Aye encouraged the gathering to come under one umbrella keeping aside the differences.

He was speaking at the three-day 14th Bishu (post harvest festival of Dimasa) mini hornbill tribal festival Monday, at Government High School, Dhansiripar playground, Dimapur under the theme “Cultural

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reminiscence”.

Speaking at the programme as special guest, the minister clarified that the state government initiative of mini hornbill festival was to document, promote and preserve one’s own traditions and culture which will help enable the upcoming generation to explore the rich cultural heritage of one’s own people.

Minister extended greetings on behalf of the state government and himself and encouraged the community in particular not to undetermine themselves as minority but learn

to progress and promote themselves by protecting their own culture, tradition and land which represent one’s identity.

Emphasizing on Naga solution, minister said that Nagas should unite to move forward and stand for better tomorrow. He also assured to look into the welfare of the farmers within the jurisdiction if they were contributing well towards agri-sector.

Earlier, speaking at the celebration programme, Azheto Zhimomi MLA 3 A/C Dimapur III as guest of honour also stressed on

the significance of preserving one’s own culture and tradition.

He also encouraged the community to preserve their land and property as it indentified their community in particular and in general saying that “One lose their identity once they leave their land”.

Zhimoni also encouraged the gathering to avail the benefitd provided by the government which was mainly focused for the welfare of the public in general. Short speech was also delivered by KTCN advisor Khemprai Highlights of the programme included cultural game and programme by kuki, Sumi Cultural Troupe, Zutovi village, Dimasa Cultural Troupe, Dhansiri-Assam, Mech Kachari and folk song.

Programme was chaired and welcome address delivered by reception committee K Naben, invocation prayer offered

by Dimasa Baptist Bosom, mission board chairman Rev. Simon Khemprai.

Bishu greetings was delivered by DPON, general secretary PM Thaosen and traditional welcome dance was delivered by Amalina. Word of gratitude was delivered by DSUN, advisor Rup Kr. Langthasa.

2nd ZCAN convention held at Samziuram village

Bishop of Kohima with members of ZCAN at the golden jubilee monolith of Assumption Church.

DIMAPUR: Second Zelaingrong Catholic Association of Nagaland (ZCAN) was held at Assumption Church, Samziuram, from January 24 to 26, also coinciding with golden jubilee celebration of Assumption Church, Samziuram.

A press release from secretar y to bishop of Kohima, Rev. Fr. Renthungo Victor, stated that in his homily, bishop Rev.

Dr. James Thoppil, called the assembled to be more firm in their faith. He also called upon Assumption Church to strengthen their commitment as Christians and further highlighted importance of coming together as community of believers by means of organizing conventions.

Bishop also stated that that personal effort for change need to come from within and added

that jubilee was a time for reparation, forgiveness and to revive newness in life.

A special business session was held on January 26, to steadfast Catholic faith among Zeliangrong community, while new office bearers for 2020 to 2022 were elected.

Highlights of the convention included cultural dance, folk song and Bible quiz.

Coordination meeting held in Mon SCC foundation stone inaugurated at Vihokhu village

S. Pangnyu Phom, minister of H&FW speaking at the coordination meeting in Mon. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom held coordination meeting with the civil societies and government officials on January 25 in the DC’s conference hall, Mon to discuss the upcoming Medical College in Mon. According to DIPR report, Pangnyu stated that, the new Medical College in Mon will be of huge benefit for the Eastern Nagas in particular and the state in general.

In regard to the site selection, he requested the land owners to co-operate with the department to find a suitable land for the Medical College free from any issues. He also appealed to civil societies and churches to work together with the government for successful completion of the project.

He informed that, Nagaland health project is under World Bank which is also taking up many projects and programmes.

He further mentioned that, government departments and civil societies should sit together from time to time to solve issues when it arises.

Minister was accompanied by advisor, Fire & Emergency, Services, SIRD, Relief & Rehabilitation, Pohwang Konyak and MLAs Eshak Konyak and Thongwang Konyak besides officials from the concerned department.

Meeting was chaired by DC Mon, Thavaseelan K.

DIMAPUR: The 24th general session of Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) and foundation stone unveiling of Sumi Cultural Centre (SCC) was held at Sumi Cultural Centre, Vihokhu village on January 27.

A press release from WSKH stated that, Tokheho Yepthomi, MP, Lok Sabha graced the occasion as special guest and unveiled the stone in presence of K. T. Sukhalu, advisor, department of School Education, Nagaland.

Speaking on the occasion, Tokheho Yepthomi said society was lagging behind in everything when the world was changing and making progress at a rapid pace, whereby he made a clarion call to the GBs to give more dedication towards the progress of the society. He added that, GBs were leaders and rulers of the mass and therefore it was imperative for them to lead people with positive attitude as common people will imitate them.

Nagas should not be lazy and arrogant but put collective effort to make

use of the resources and abilities which Nagas have in plenty, Tokheho said.

He said it was important for the GBs to collectively endeavour for having a closely knitted society and imbibe proper functioning system and be able to voice out what is right and what is wrong.

Pointing out promotion of language as most vital to keep one’s rich culture alive, Tokheho encouraged proper usage of native language in respective functions and programmes such as student conference, marriages, Hoho conference etc.

Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, executive secretary, WSBAK dedicated the foundation stone with a prayer. Sumi Hoho vice president, Vihoshe Yepthomi and Western Sumi Hoho president, Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi exhorted the gathering and called upon the people for retrospection and not to ever forget the forefathers who made great sacrifices to make life better for the present generation.

Others who spoke on the occasion included

Tokheho Yepthomi and K. T. Sukhalu flanked by others at the unveiling of Sumi Cultural Centre at Vihokhu Village on Monday.

Khesheli Chishi, district and session judge, Zunheboto, Vihuto Yepthomi, president Western Sumi Kukami Hoho, Shikuto Zalipu, general secretary, Nagaland GBs Federation and Isawoto Zhimomi, former president, Western Sumi Kukami Hoho.

Function was chaired

by Mughavi Awomi, vice president, WSKH and recorded by Kuhovi Zhimomi, general secretary, WSKH while Kakuho Yeptho, cultural secretary, WSKH proposed vote of thanks.

Meanwhile, with a

consensus decision of all concerned the existing team of office bearers of Western Sumi Kukami Hoho led by its president Vihuto Yepthomi and vice president, Mughavi Awomi and general secretary, Kuhovi Zhimomi were re-elected for the next tenure.

Campaign on national girl child day concludes in Kohima, Longleng & Mon

(L-R): Housing & Mechanical minister Tonpang Ozukum and others. Longleng district BBBP ambassador Doichong Phom addressing on national girl child day in Longleng.

KOHIMA: A week long special campaign of national girl child day concluded at Phek town on January 26. Marking the end of the programme, DLCWMSK Phek participated at the 71st Republic Day by opening a stall where paintings and photo gallery of activities conducted during a week long campaign were displayed.

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on the theme “save the girl child” was also conducted on the same day.

“Photo report” of girls music band competition was officially released by Phek deputy commissioner Sachin Jaiswal.

Felicitation for local champions at district level and the winners of open painting competition conducted were awarded with a certificate and cash prize

by Tongpang Ozukum, minister of Housing & Mechanical.

Best school management committee was awarded to Bishop Abraham Memorial School Phek, best girl friendly panchayat was awarded to the Women Society of Thenyizu village under Chuzuba sub-divisions, Phek.

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Association and Phek Women Welfare Society were awarded as outstanding contributor towards women empowerment.

Achiever in sports was awarded to Vekrelu Vero while achiever in academic and achiever in music categories were awarded to Puchohulu Chuzho and Musirhu Lohe respectively.

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District Task Force Beti Bacchao Beti Padhao (BBBP) celebrated national girl child day the DC conference hall in Longleng on January 26.

District Task Force BBBP Longleng has assigned Doichong Phom a fashion designer by profession as the new ambassador of Longleng BBBP. Phom in her address stated that “gender selection and female feticide or infanticide was not practiced in the Naga society. But we have been passive actors and denied many opportunities not because we are incapable but social defined roles have been the spoil sport”.

BBBP ambassador drawing attention on women empowerment lamented that the empowerment of women in the Naga society was “not up to the mark” and it was time to take measures to raise the issue in the best way to empower a nation by empowering the girl child.

Phom encouraged the womenfolk to be independent and be the master

of their own destiny and stressed on the importance of education and educating a girl child.

Mon: Mon district administration in collaboration with District Level Centre for Women (DLCW)-Mahila Shakti Kendra, Mon observed Beti Bachao Beti Padhao week from January 20 to 26 to mark the occasion of national girl child day.

According to DIPR report, some of the activities conducted: January 20, pledge taking was observed at DC conference hall with District Task Force (DTF), Mon; January 21, giving BBBP awareness to every

household, distribution of brochures to people by anganwadi workers and pasting BBBP stickers on vehicles at various junction by MSK team and DBs; January 22, putting a frame of women icons at DC office, Mon; January 23, parents of BBBP icons were interviewed at DC residence.

Essay competition was conducted at Wangkhao Government College on the topic “If you were to celebrate Beti Bachao Beti Padhao for a day, what activities you will organize and why?”; January 24 national girl child day celebrated at Longwa

village with 350 children.

Various competitions were conducted for the kids and prizes were given away; January 25, felicitation of mother and girl child at District Hospital, Mon; January 26, week long campaign on national girl child day concluded at Mon HQ wherein a stall was opened by DLCWMSK & OSC teams, Mon, IEC materials were distributed, selfie with daughter photo booth and signature campaign in support of BBBP were displayed and also a drill was performed

by Adolescent Girls Club during the republic day function.

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No need to worry: Sonowal on Bodo Accord will respect the sentiments of everyone and the Bodo community must proceed towards its implementation by taking everybody along.

The chief minister also hoped that the people of Assam would extend full support towards the process.

“People from all sections of the society have been extending their support to the state government’s initiatives to make Assam terrorism-free and this Accord would play a crucial role in the peacebuilding process,” he said.

He also urged the young generation to contribute towards the developmental efforts.

Sonowal appreciated the roles played by Himanta Biswa Sarma, convenor of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) - the equivalent of NDA in the region - and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohillary in making the agreement a success.

He also congratulated the residents of the Bodoland Territorial Administrative Districts (BTAD) and

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assured them that the state government will extend full support in implementing the pact in letter and spirit.

BTAD comprises four districts of Assam - Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri - that are governed by the BTC. M e a n w h i l e, B o d o people wearing traditional attire assembled at ABSU offices and welcomed the pact by bursting crackers and distributing sweets, while agitators set vehicles on fire and burnt effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at several places in the BTAD. Business establish-

Republic Day celebrated at USTM

USTM Chancellor M Hoque after hoisting the National Flag on Republic Day.

Dibrugarh, Jan 27 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : T h r e e youths drowned in a stream of the river Brahmaputra at Maijan area in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district.

The deceased were identified as Sanjay Barman (36), Roushan Tamang (18), and Rajiv Dowerah (16).

The three friends had gone at Maijan area to spend some free time on Republic Day. The three young boys drowned when they went to swim in the stream.

After two hours of rescue operation SDRF team managed to fish out the bodies.

Gopal Tamang, father of Roshan Tamang said that he was to appear for higher secondary final examination from DHSK College.

Sanjay Bar man, a driver by profession, was a neighbourer of Roshan Tamang and both of them were good friends.

Post-mortem was done at AMCH on Monday and after that the bodies were taken to their home. Sanjay and Roshan were cremated at Maijan ghat.

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conducted in the campus where faculty members, students and staff actively took part.

Various sports activities were also organised during the day for promotion of harmony and brotherhood.

Sports and games like cricket, football, blind hit game, tug-of-war, musical chair, marble spoon race, cock-fight competitions were held soon after the flag hoisting ceremony at the Amenity Centre of the university.

District Education Secretary Khamba Basumatary told PTI, “Today is a historic day. We are very happy. However, we have asked all the Bodo people to remain alert and stay indoors for a few days as some miscreants may try to create disturbances.”

However, non-Bodo people, including Sarania, expressed dissatisfaction over the signing of the pact, terming it a “political conspiracy”.

He said the pact was signed as the “ruling political dispensation was not confident of winning the upcoming Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) elections”, scheduled to be held in April.

The first Bodo accord was signed with the ABSU in 1993, leading to the creation of a Bodoland Autonomous Council with limited political powers.

In 2003, the second Bodo accord was signed with the militant outfit Bodo Liberation Tigers, leading to the formation of BTC with the four districts, terming them together as BTAD.

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Mnp minister for bringing sainik schools under MoD

Guwahati, Jan 27 (Agencies): The United Garo Autonomous Council Movement Committee (UGACMC) has called for 48-hour Assam bandh from Tuesday demanding a separate autonomous council for the Garos living in Assam.

The bandh will remain effective from 5 am on January 28.

The bandh was announced by the UGACMC during a press conference on Monday. UGACMC reiterated its demand for creation of a separate autonomous council for the Garos in Assam. “The Garo people of Assam have been receiving a step-motherly treatment since 1972 by the successive governments of Assam,” said chairman Alex K Sangma and general secretary Thengsil Sangma.

The UGACMC said a separate Garo Autonomous Council be created prior to the grant of Sixth Schedule status to the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council for settling the long-pending issue of the Garos of Assam.

Calling for Assam bandh on Tuesday, the UGACMC leaders threatened to intensify their stir over the creation of a separate Garo Autonomous Council in near future.

Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 27: Manipur education minister Dr. Th Radheshyam is all set to start meeting chief ministers and education ministers of North East states to pressurise the defence ministry to bring all Sainik Schools under the ministry.

“I will start lobbying the chief ministers and education ministers of the region soon. I will be visiting Nagaland soon to start my campaign,” Dr. Radheshyam said on Monday.

During recent 22nd Board of Governors meeting of Sainik Schools chaired by Union minister of state for defence Shripad Naik, state education minister initiated a proposal urging the ministry to take over all the Sainik Schools to bring uniformity throughout the country and open more SSB interview centres, particularly for the north eastern region.

The minister said that he would start lobbying chief ministers and education ministers of the north east states to support to his recent proposal.

The minister claimed

Itanagar/Imphal, Jan 27 (PTI): Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh police have lodged FIRs against anti-CAA activist Sharjeel Imam for his alleged inflammatory speeches.

Manipur police has lodged an FIR against former JNU student Sharjeel Imam for his “seditious” comment in the wake of the amended Citizenship Act. Imam has been booked under IPC sections 121 A (conspiracy to wage war against India), 124 A (sedition), 120 B (criminal conspiracy) and 153 which relates to “promoting enmity between different religious groups with an intent to create disharmony”, the police said.

The FIR was lodged here against Imam on Saturday for a speech he delivered at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on January 16.

“Taking cognisance of the objectionable video of Mr Sharjeel Imam, in which he threatened to sever Northeast from the rest of country, the Manipur Police has filed an FIR

that his proposal received supports from almost all the members participated in the meeting held on January 10 last.

“I got the green signal for Union defence ministry considering the proposal positively. But it needed supports of other states.

So I am going to start by campaign,” he said.

To begin his campaign, the state education minister said that he was planning to visit Nagaland to meet the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio and his counterpart education minister Temjen Imna Along.

The minister said that he was planning to visit the Nagaland by first week of February.

About his proposal, the education minister, who is an alumnus of Sainik School, Imphal, stated that there was no uniformity in the style of

Sharjeel Imam (File) (No.16(1)2020 IPS) under sections 121/121-A/124-A/ 120-B /153 IPC, tweeted Rajat Sethi, an advisor to Manipur CM. The crime branch of Arunachal police also registered the case against Imam on Sunday after his alleged speeches went viral on social media wherein he was heard saying that Assam and other northeast states should be cut-off from the rest of the country in the wake of the CAA, Special Investigation Team (SIT) SP Dr Navdeep Singh Brar said.

A case against Imam under IPC sections 124 A (an offence by words, either spoken or written causes disaffection against Government established

functioning, the structural design and scholarships for the cadets in all the Sainik Schools in the country.

He added that the north east states of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam, which do not have much resources have unseen difficulties in managing the Sainik Schools.

“I am of the view that the Sainik Schools should be completely managed by the Union defence ministry,” he said.

Justifying his proposal, Dr. Redheshyam said that there were 1,225 Kendriya Vidyalayas in India divided among twenty-five regions and three operated abroad as of December 2019 and approximately 598 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas as of 2015-16 academic year.

“It is a view of many that the Union defence ministry can take over the

by law), 153 A (promoting enmity between different religious groups with an intent to create disharmony) and 153 B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national-integration) has been registered on Sunday, the SP said.

He said that investigation is being taken up by the SIT. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu has slammed Imam for his “Break India” remark. “This kind of provocation inciting secession of Assam & other NE states from rest of India, creating communal disharmony, hampering sovereignty & territorial integrity of India will not be tolerated,” the chief minister tweeted.

The Delhi Police has booked Imam, an activist who came in limelight during the ongoing protest in Shaheen Bagh, on Sunday for allegedly delivering inflammatory speeches against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the proposed countrywide National Register of Citizens (NRC).

existing Sainik Schools, which is just about 30 in number,” he added.

He reminded that the primary objective of Sainik Schools was to groom young minds from all sections of the society to join the National Defence Academy.

The education minister was talking to reporters at a function related to providing financial assistant to 14 cadets of NDA from Manipur currently undergoing training.

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

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OFFICE OF THE

CHUMUKEDIMA ONGPANGKONG SENSO TELONGJEM

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour the COST extends our heartiest congratulations to our former Chief Minister and former Governor Dr. S.C. Jamir for being conferred with Padma Bhushan the third highest civilian award in the field of Public Affairs on the eve of the 71st Republic Day. The union further wishes him the best in all his future endeavours.

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wo r k t owa r d s n a t i o n building and should take progress of the country as their foremost priority”, said Hoque while addressing the gathering.

He advised the students to do constructive work for the nation and humanity, apart from their regular studies.

Dr. PK Goswami, Prof. Suhail Sabir, Dr. R K Sharma also addressed the gathering with patriotic speeches.

On the occasion cleanliness drive was

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CONGRATULATION

With immense pleasure and honor, the Angami Youth Organization extends our heartiest congratulations to:1. Mr. Vilelie Khamo, Super Class 1 Contractor.

2. Mr. D. Kuolie Mere, PRO Delhi.

3. Mr. Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC Chümoukedima.

4. Er. Petehetuo Miasalhou, Principal NTTC, Industries and Commerce GON For winning the prestigious Governor's Medal Award for Excellence in various innovative categories. The Union is extremely grateful for their tireless contributions towards our society and in the category of Public Service. The award gives us an opportunity to recognize highly competent and exemplary performance whose service and contributions go beyond the call of duty. May Almighty God guide and bless them all in their endeavours.

Kekhrie Pfükha Visako Rino President, AYO Gen. Secy., AYO

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D i m a p u r , Ja n 2 7 (NPN): The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) celebrated Republic Day along with the rest of the country on January 26.

The tricolour was unfurled by the Chancellor of the university, Mahbubul Hoque in the presence of Dr. PK Goswami, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Suhail Sabir, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dr R K Sharma, Advisor to USTM, apart from others.

“Students should

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ments and educational institutes were closed and vehicles remained off the roads during the bandh called by outfits such as All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), All BTC Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU), All Assam Adivasi Students’ Union (AAASU) and Oboro Suraksha Samiti.

They demanded that all non-Bodo stakeholders residing in the BTAD and the banned Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) be included in the peace talks and made signatories to the accord.

Kokrajhar’s Independent MP Naba Sarania led a delegation of 15 non-Bodo organisations to meet Governor Jagdish Mukhi and submit a memorandum, highlighting their concerns over the Accord and urging him to convey them to the Centre.

On the other hand, several prominent persons from the Bodo community expressed happiness over the pact and hoped it will usher in an era of development in the region.

ABSU’s Kokrajhar

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

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Sahovi Sema has been applied by Smti Toile, W/o Late Sahovi Sema, R/o H.No. 35, Niu Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits 2. SBI A/C. No. 20028011218 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 26th January, 2020 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 27th Jan, 2020.

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WANCHING VILLAGE Dist.PO Mon : Nagaland Pin-798621 Dissolving of Wanching Village Council Members (WVCMs) and two Gaon Buras (GBs) on Corruption.

23rd of January 2020, at the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (C) Wakching the two parties- the Wanching VIllage Public Organization (WVPO) and the Wanching Village Council Members (WVCMs) headed by Chairman were summoned. The matter was deliberated at length for hours, giving equal opportunities to hear both the parties.

Wherein, all the Village Council Members led by the Chairman and the VDB Secretary were found guilty under Corruption Act for misuse of Village Development funds. Hence, the SDO (C) under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner, Mon has announced that the Wanching Village Council is Defunct and the Ex-officio i.e. the Angh and the Gaon Buras (GBs) are given the power to administer as caretaker of the village until the new Council Members are elected In connection to this case, we also take this privilege to sincerely appreciate the following officials, the village elders and the entire citizens for the assistance you have provided to overcome the long dismay of Wanching Public.

1. DC Mon and his Officials 2. SDO (C) Wakching and Dobashis 3. Wanching Angh and Gaon Buras (GBs) 4. Each and every right thinking citizen for the village matter, pertaining to development and any other issue would be welcome.

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Guwahati, Jan 27 (PTI): The Bodo Peace Accord evoked a mixed response in Assam on Monday, with supporters of the pact expressing jubilation and non-Bodo outfits staging a 12-hour bandh against the agreement even as chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserted that no community living in the state have anything to worry about the settlement.

The Centre on Monday signed an accord with all factions of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), the All Bodo Students’ Union and the United Bodo People’s Organisation (UBPO), providing political and economic bonanza sans a separate state or a Union Territory.

Sonowal said the Bodo Peace Accord will be implemented keeping the territorial integrity of Assam intact. “All the clauses in the Agreement will be executed with the support of all stakeholders and no community living in the state should be worried about the pact,” he said in a statement.

Sonowal said the pact

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power can stop Kashmiri Pandits AIMPLB moves SC to oppose plea on polygamy No from returning to Kashmir: Rajnath

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (PTI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking impleadment in petitions challenging constitutional validity of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ practised among Muslims.

The application has been filed to oppose a batch of petitions on which the apex court had in 2018 issued notices to the Centre and other stakeholders while referring the matter to a 5-judge Constitution bench.

While polygamy allows a Muslim man to have four wives, ‘nikah halala’ stipulates that a Muslim woman, who wants to remarry her husband after divorce, has to first marry another man and get divorce from him after consummating the marriage.

The two issues had arisen when the apex court was dealing with the practice of triple talaq. By a 3:2 verdict, a five-judge Constitution bench on August 22, 2017 had banned the 1,400 year-old practice among Sunni Muslims saying it

was against the basic tenets of the Holy Quran and violated the Islamic law Shariat. The top court had then made it clear that it would deal separately with the issues of polygamy and nikah halala at a later stage.

The AIMPLB plea on Monday said the apex court has already dealt with the issue of these practices in its verdict of 1997 in which it had declined to entertain the petitions.

“That personal laws do not derive their validity on the ground that they have been passed or made by a legislature or by other competent authority. The fundamental source of personal laws are their respective scriptural texts,” the

AIMPLB plea said.

“The Mohammedan law is founded essentially on the holy Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet Mohammed and thus it can’t fall within purview of expression ‘laws in force’ as mentioned in Article 13 of the Constitution and hence its validity cannot be tested,” it said.

The plea of Personal Law Board said that Article 44 of the Constitution stipulates that the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

“It is submitted that Article 44, which envisages a Uniform Civil Code is only a directive principle

of state policy and is not enforceable,” it said.

The Article recognizes the existence of different code applicable to different religions in matters of personal law and permits their continuance until the state succeeds in its endeavour to secure for all citizens a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it said.

“That these very same practices were challenged in 1997 verdict in Ahmedabad Women Action Group versus Union of India, in which this court had itself declined to entertain the matters by taking the view that these issues were to be dealt with by the legislature and not judiciary,” it said, adding that rights of Muslim Women are already protected by virtue of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act of 1986.

Questioning the locus standi of BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhaya for filing a PIL challenging polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ practices, the AIMPLB said that it is of the view that ordinarily, any person other than a member

of a religious denomination should not be allowed to question the faith of another religious denomination.

“A member of a religious denomination belonging to that faith, in the event of any violation of their fundamental rights, only to the extent of a threat to life and liberty, may be permitted to seek the protection of the court and determine the issues of faith arising therefrom,” the petition said.

In March 2018, the apex court had issued notices to ministries of Law and Justice and Minority Affairs as well as the National Commission of Women (NCW) after taking note of the plea of Delhi-based woman Nafisa Khan challenging the two practices, and said the issues raised in a batch of petitions, including by Upadhaya, will be taken up by a 5-judge Constitution bench.

The apex court had also considered the submission that an earlier 5-judge Constitution bench, in its 2017 verdict, had kept open these issues while quashing triple talaq.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses during a pro-CAA rally, in Mangaluru, Monday. (PTI)

MANGALURU, JAN 27 (PTI): No power can now stop Kashmiri Pandits from going back to Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, forcefully defending the NDA government’’s decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and abrogating its special status under Article 370.

In an address at a rally here, the Defence minister also sent a strong message to Pakistan and said India will not let anyone live in peace if it is harmed.

“We will not touch anyone, but if someone bothers us, then we are not going to let them live in peace,” he said.

Referring to the exo-

dus of a large number of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the late 1990s at the height of militancy, Singh said no power now can stop them from returning to their homes.

On the Citizenship Amendment Act, the minister said it is not a law to hurt the sentiments of any religion but to give relief to victims of religious persecution.

Mahatma Gandhi had told Nehru to give citizenship to minorities like Hindus and Sikhs if they come to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled that vision by bringing in the law, Singh said.

On several non-BJP states refusing to implement the CAA, the defence minister said it it is a central law and everyone should follow it.

Accusing the Congress of misleading people on the issue, he said the party should not forget its duty towards the nation just because it is in opposition.

AP Cabinet passes resolution for abolishing Legislative Council AMARAVATI, JAN 27 (PTI): The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet passed a resolution on Monday setting in motion the process for abolishing the state Legislative Council.

A similar resolution will now be adopted in the Legislative Assembly and sent to the Centre for necessary follow-up action.

With just nine members, the ruling YSR Congress is in minority in the 58-member Legislative Council. The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has an upper hand with 28 members and ruling party could get a majority in the House only in 2021 when a number of opposition members will retire at the end of their six-year term.

T h e m ove b y t h e Andhra Pradesh cabinet came after the Y S Jaganmohan Reddy government last week failed to pass in the Upper House of the state legislature two crucial Bills related to its plan of having three capitals for the state.

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Chairman M A Sharrif on January 22 referred to a select committee the two bills -- AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020, and the AP Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) Act (Repeal) Bill -- for deeper examination.

The chairman had said that he was using his discretionary powers under Rule 154 while referring the Bills to the select panel in line with the demand of the TDP. Following this, the chief minister had told the Assembly, “We need to seriously think whether we need to have such a House which appears to be functioning with only political motives.

It is not mandatory to have the Council, which is our own creation, and it is only for our convenience.”

“So let us discuss the issue further on Monday and take a decision on whether or not to continue the Coun-

cil,” he had said.

In fact, the YSRC had on December 17 first threatened to abolish the Council when it became clear that the TDP was bent on blocking

two Bills related to creation of a separate Commission for SCs and conversion of all government schools into English medium.

As the Legislature was

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ADVISORY ON NOVEL CORONA VIRUS Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans.

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In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

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DEALING WITH THE DISEASE IF INFECTED The patient can only be known that he is infected with the disease after diagnosis at health facilities. As there is no specific treatment for this disease so far, but in general, dealing with it ought to be in the same manner as any other infectious respiratory diseases such as flu. The patient, therefore, must abide by the following guidelines.

• Take antipyretics and pain killers medications • Drink a lot of fluids and take enough rest and keep on eating healthy food.

• Visit a health facility immediately if necessary or if the symptoms of the disease increase.

• Elderly patients and people of chronic diseases or diseases affecting the immune system have to review the health facility if any of the signs and symptoms are observed.

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adjourned sine dine on December 17, no further action was taken. But last week, the issue cropped up again as the TDP remained firm on its stand on opposing

the three-capitals plan. The YSRC managed to get two TDP members to its side, but the government failed to get the three capitals Bills passed in the Council.

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Matter of speakers

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hat the Supreme Court had said in asking parliament to reconsider if the Speaker should be the final authority in deciding on disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law merits serious consideration. The Supreme Court had asked parliament to consider setting up of an independent mechanism to decide on disqualification cases besides fixing a time limit of three months.

In our parliamentary history, there have been many instances where the Presiding Officers of the legislatures (Parliament and Legislative Assemblies) are found wanting in taking correct decisions; but one of the most abusing roles they have played is in disqualifying members on the basis of the anti-defection provisions in the 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Disqualification under the Tenth Schedule may have ended the era of blatant defections but it has also led to controversies where actions of speakers have come under scrutiny of courts for adjudication.

It is therefore, a matter of concern for parliamentary practices to see the office of the presiding officer getting controversial. Earlier, too, it was suggested that the President or the Governor should decide on the advice of the Election Commission. It should be ensured that the assignment does not become another sinecure for the judiciary. The court interprets and upholds the Constitution while the legislature enacts laws. While the SC does ask for introspection, the legislature should not abdicate its responsibility.

Parliament represents the people and it should have a self-correcting mechanism. It may be noted here that in 1985 the Anti-Defection Law was passed as the Constitution (Fifty-second) Amendment Act. The Act sought to curb individual defections in the Legislatures by providing for disqualification of the defecting member while it allowed splits, if it involved one-third of the strength of the party in the legislature, and mergers of political parties under certain conditions, thereby seeking not to suppress political dissent, an essential pre-requisite for a healthy democracy. However, there were still grey areas in the Act which were exploited by the unscrupulous politicians, particularly by breaking away with the support of one-third of the members of the party. Defections were easy so far as smaller parties were concerned.

This lacuna was rectified when the Constitution was amended in 2003 through the Constitution (Ninetyfirst) Amendment Act. However, ruling parties with a pliant speaker, have been able to cloud the principle of fair play. Sometimes, a speaker “after being satisfied” decides to or not to disqualify members in the interest of the ruling party he or she belong to. The Supreme Court in November 2019 held that the Speaker does not have the right to decide on the time period in deciding disqualification. This was echoed by the opposition NPF when it sought a time-bound decision over its petition for disqualification of seven rebels who flouted party directives by openly declaring their support for the rival candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha and assembly by-election. It may also be suggested after a speaker disqualifies any member or members which the court subsequently finds to have constitutionally validity; then the court should also ensure that such cases be disposed off at the earliest and during the pendency, such members should not be allowed to contest by-elections. Also, those members who cause splits should be barred from holding any office as this will serve to discourage political instability.

DailyDevotion Look Again and Think Do not worry about your life… —Matthew 6:25 A warning which needs to be repeated is that “the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches,” and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be drawn over difficult circumstances. It is one steady invasion, and these things will come in like a flood, unless we allow the Spirit of God to raise up the banner against it.

“I say to you, do not worry about your life….”

Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing— our relationship to Him. But our common sense shouts loudly and says, “That is absurd, I mustconsider how I am going to live, and I must consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not.

Beware of allowing yourself to think that He says this while not understanding your circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things to the point where they become the primary concern of our life. Whenever there are competing concerns in your life, be sure you always put your relationship to God first.

“Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). How much trouble has begun to threaten you today? What kind of mean little demons have been looking into your life and saying, “What are your plans for next month— or next summer?” Jesus tells us not to worry about any of these things. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the “much more” of your heavenly Father (Matthew 6:30).

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One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity. ~ Albert Schweitzer

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ve r y O c t o b e r i s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Every year several million women die of breast cancer. My mother died of it.

Many of my friends have it. Some have had their breasts removed. Some are undergoing chemotherapy and have lost their hair. It is no longer a hidden disease that one doesn’t talk about.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer is among the most common causes of death in women. In 2016, 2,45,299 new cases of female breast cancer were reported, and 41,487 women died of breast cancer in the United States. In India the figures are ten times more. One in four women get it and each one of us are nervous that we may be the next victim.

Many product manufacturers cash in to this month by putting pink ribbons on their products, or by colouring them pink.

Unfortunately, many of these food products actually increase the risk of breast cancer and the manufacturers are aware of this, so it seems very cynical for them to take part – something like cigarette companies asking for funds for lung cancer research. Kentucky Fried Chicken has pink buckets for their dreadful mess of greasy chicken parts.

Bars have pink martinis, sausage companies have

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pink ribbons.

But the worst is cheese. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which has more than 12,000 doctors as members, on October 3rd 2019, petitioned the Food and Drug Administration in America to order that cheese manufacturers put a label on their product saying “Dairy cheese contains reproductive hormones that may increase breast cancer mortality risk.”

“Instead of cheese manufacturers, like Kraft, slapping a pink ribbon on products like Philadelphia Cream and Macaroni & Cheese, as they have done during previous Breast Cancer Awareness Months, they should be adding warning labels,” says Physicians Committee president Neal Barnard, MD, author of The Cheese Trap and Your Body in Balance. “We want women to be aware that dairy cheese could put them at risk of dying from breast cancer.”

Estrogens are considered the major pathway to breast cancer. Dairy products contain estrogens from cows, and, when milk is converted to cheese, the estrogens become more concentrated. These estrogens increase breast cancer mortality. A study called Life After Cancer Epidemiology Study, of 2,321 early breast cancer survivors, done by Caan, Stern-

What can be done feld, Gunderson, Coates, Quesenberry, Slattery, was started in 2000 to examine how behavioural risk factors affect the quality of life and long-term survival.

The study followed women for 13 years and found that those women previously diagnosed with breast cancer, who were consuming one or more servings of high-fat dairy products (e.g., cheese, ice cream, whole milk) daily, had a 49 percent higher breast cancer mortality, compared with those consuming less than one-half serving daily.

Dairy products included milk on cereal; milk by itself, butter, cream, or creamer in coffee or tea, cheese, dairy desserts like ice cream; pudding; custard or flan; low-fat or non-fat frozen desserts and yogurt.

The study also found that women who had higher levels of physical activity, lower alcohol intake and did not smoke – but ate the highest amount of dairy – were still at great risk for a recurrence of cancer.

The study took everything into consideration: age, ethnicity, family history of breast cancer, severity of disease, pregnancies the various treatments : chemo, radiation, tamoxifen, smoking, exercise, alcohol, fat and food. And then concluded : all things considered, those consuming larger amounts of highfat dairy had higher breast cancer mortality.

And this is not the only study confirming the link between dairy and breast cancer.

A 2017 study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, compared the diets of women diagnosed with breast cancer to those without breast cancer, and found that those who consumed the most cheeses had a 53 percent increased risk for breast cancer. The authors say that components in dairy, such as insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) and other growth hormones, may be some reasons for the increased risk for cancer.

The first ever study, to assess the association

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between low- and highfat dairy and breast cancer survival, was done in 2013. The authors, led by Candyce Kroenke, was funded by the National Cancer Institute and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study found that high-fat dairy intake was specifically linked to breast-cancer. Consuming even a minimum of half a serving of high-fat dairy per day increased the risk of dying from the disease.

The risk increased as the dairy intake increased.

“Consuming plantbased milks or nonfat dairy products may be a reasonable approach for limiting risk of adverse outcomes,” the study suggested.

Dr. Kroenke summed up the study: “In short, this study suggests that to improve survival, breast cancer survivors might shift away from high-fat to lower-fat dairy options, reduce high-fat dairy intake, and shift toward plant-based foods and milks .”Dairy products have been positively associated with other hormonal cancers such as those of the prostate, endometrium, and ovaries and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” the authors point out.

The Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study, which included women from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Greece, found

that dairy intake was statistically significantly related to higher levels of estradiol and free estradiol . The authors hypothesized that estrogen and progesterone levels are markedly elevated in commercial dairy products, because most of the milk in the West is produced by pregnant cows who have elevated estrogen levels. Cancer is a major public health issue worldwide. 90%–95% of all cancers are attributed to either environmental or lifestyle factors. It is estimated that diet accounts for 35% of all cancer risk.

What can be done to stay alive after being diagnosed with breast cancer – or how not to get it.

The answer is the same, no matter which doctor you consult: eat plantbased foods, fruits, whole grains like brown rice and oats, beans like soya, and lentils, exercise, limit alcohol, and aim for a healthy weight. These methods help with weight loss, reduce estrogen levels and give you complete nutrition. In one study women who consumed more soya lowered their breast cancer risk by 30%. Soya contains protective substances like isoflavones. Avoid meat, specially processed: hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, sausages etc. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem Letter to Prime Minister Integrity pact against corruption: of India, Narendra Modi An effective tool or a paper tiger?

n highly-corrupt environments where it is impossible to win a contract without bribery, alongside a low probability of detection of bribery and/or low penalties, an integrity pact serves no useful purpose.

Indian public procurement has accepted, unquestioningly, the integrity pact (IP) as its flagbearer weapon in its anti-corruption arsenal for two decades now. The IP is an agreement between the contracting government agency and private companies that they will abstain from bribery and ensure accountability through a monitor. Sanctions include loss of contract, blacklisting, forfeiture of bid and performance bonds, and liquidated damages. The IP is a mechanism to overcome the prisoner’s dilemma (a standard example in game theory) that shows why two rational individuals might not cooperate, even if it is in their best interests to do so. Defence contracts can be a touchstone to examine the efficacy of the IP, as it is necessary for all procurements of and above Rs 100 crore.

Integrity pact against corruption: An effective tool or a paper tiger?Integrity pact against corruption: An effective tool or a paper tiger?Uttar Pradesh taking progressive steps in Ease of Doing Business and Ease of LivingUttar Pradesh taking progressive steps in Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living Claudio Weber Abramo, in his paper ‘What If ?

A Look at Integrity Pacts’, examined the efficacy of IPs in tackling corruption. Two probabilities determine the propensity to bribe. The first is the probability of winning a tender without bribery, and the second is the probability of being caught bribing/ being bribed. Another determinant is the quantum of penalties on detection of bribery. If all these determinants rank low on the probability scale, it is unlikely that the IP alone will result in clean public procurement. This is because IPs

will be excessively reliant on subjective ethics of the stakeholders. Personal ethics are private behaviour that is difficult to ascertain, which makes the honesty pledge of IPs insignificant.

The demand side of bribery faces the same game calculus. When there is low probability of detection and/or low penalties, the propensity to seek bribes will be greater.

A public tender is an event governed by economic considerations, and non-economic factors such as ethics do not have a place in economic rationality. The central justification for a firm to participate in a tender is winning the contract that furnishes aggressive stimuli to bribe. Public officials, similarly, receive aggressive stimuli of bribery; moreover, they receive no special compensation for being honest. Oaths are private behaviour that are impossible to detect in a bribery-conducive environment. This reduces the IP as a window-dressing for the benefit of a third party. For someone who is willing to pay bribes to win contracts, it is not clear why honesty pledges would function as a deterrent. After all, irrespective of the legal environment, bribery is not an accepted behaviour, and furthermore it is often a crime. If someone is willing to commit a crime, then breaking one’s word by signing an honesty pledge and not abiding by it is a minor inconvenience.

This is the central credibility problem of the IP. In short, in highly-corrupt environments where it is an impossibility to win a contract without bribery, alongside a low probability of detection of bribery and/or low penalties for bribery, an IP serves no useful purpose. Correspondingly, low-corruption environments do not need an IP. We e x a m i n e t h e above premises in the AgustaWestland case. In February 2010, the Indian government contracted to purchase 12 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for

the Indian Air Force (IAF) for Rs 3,600 crore, to carry the President, the Prime Minister and other VVIPs. In February 2013, the Indian government put the deal on hold, following the Italian authorities’ arrest of the chairman of Finmeccanica (parent company of AgustaWestland) and the CEO of AgustaWestland on charges of bribery to secure the Indian deal. In 2014, India cancelled the AgustaWestland chopper deal on the ground that they violated the IP. If the IP had been an effective instrument, the monitor should have raised the red flag when the IAF changed the technical specification of the tender to enable AgustaWestland to re-enter the bidding process. The IAF tweaked parameters such as the height of the cabin of the helicopter and the operational ceiling (the maximum altitude the helicopter could fly).

The IP did not raise any suspicions of bribery either. The bribery emerged during an Italian investigation leading to arrest of key personnel in February 2013. By this time, delivery of three helicopters to the IAF had already taken place.

Furthermore, when India cancelled the deal in January 2014 for the breach of the IP by AgustaWestland, the latter challenged the cancellation through the launch of an arbitration against India. AgustaWestland cancelled the arbitration in February 2019, only after India filed a criminal charge sheet against it in the High Court of Delhi.

Neither did the IP enable India to get all monies it had paid to AgustaWestland—after the cancellation of the contract, India encashed $36 million worth of AgustaWestland’s bank guarantee in Indian banks in January 2014. For retrieval of the bank guarantee amount made by AgustaWestland in Italian banks that was about $260 million, India had to approach Italian courts. On March 17, 2014, an Italian court rejected the request

made by India. However, the appellate court in Milan reversed the lower court’s judgment and upheld the claims of the Indian government. Accordingly, in June 2014, the Indian government encashed $260 million, taking the total amount recovered so far to $300 million. With this, India has recovered around 45% of the total contract value of $520 million it had paid to AgustaWestland.

(The company kept the 106 million euros for the three helicopters it had delivered.) Without the courts, the IP was a paper tiger.

IPs also do not address the problem of cartelisation that affects public markets.

The cartelised merry-goround schemes are very advantageous as they lower the ‘normal’ cost of participating. Participants in cartels leave the responsibility of drafting losing proposals to the preordained winner, or even use common templates (which is why one of the techniques to identify the action of cartels is to examine proposals looking for stylistic and even physical similarities).

The amended Prevention of Corr uption Act (PCA), 1988, which penalises the supply side of corruption (the private sector), also renders the IP infructuous. Section 9 of the amended PCA penalises commercial organisations for bribing public servants for obtaining/ retaining business or an advantage in the conduct of business.

Foreign companies are liable under the expanded definition of ‘commercial organisation’. Under section 10, ibid, senior functionaries of the commercial organisation can be punished with imprisonment (3-7 years) and be liable to fine. Section 16, ibid, permits courts to fix the fine equivalent not to the bribery amount but to the amount/value of the property that the accused person has obtained by bribery. It is imperative to avert the danger of complacency after the use of the IP. Mallika Mahajan & Pawan Kumar Sinha

Dear Hon’ble Prime Minister, With the onset of New Year, we send our greetings and best wishes as you endeavor to take India towards peace, progress and prosperity.

We the Nagas in general and the widows of war in particular, would like to let you know that we are in positive frame of mind as we closely study the unfolding development with regard to the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks that is being guided and monitored by you. We, however, believe that our hope and aspirations will not be belied under your visionary leadership. During the last seventy two (72) years of Naga political struggle and twenty three (23) years of Indo-Naga political talks, our hearts have cried for the final solution because we have seen enough of fighting and killings. But, you will agree with us that it is time to say ‘enough is enough.’ No more fighting, no more killing and let there be no more widows and fatherless children. Under your dynamic leadership, please make violence a thing of the past. Blood, sweat and tears we have gone through for more than seven (7) decades.

That is more than enough for any suppressed people to endure.

Ever since the first Naga was shot dead in Kohima by one Assam Rifles Captain Virk in 1954 during the time of Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and the bloody fighting that followed, we have lost counts, but lakhs of graveyards that abounds in different corners of Naga inhabited areas stands to haunts us every moment. Let us admit ourselves that there is time for everything. There is time for war and there is time for peace and understanding.

Mr. Prime Minister, at the time of signing the historic Framework Agreement at your official residence, in New Delhi on 3rd August, 2015 you have rightly said, “The Naga problem took long to resolve because we did not understand each other.” NSCN Chief Negotiator Mr. Th. Muivah also acknowledged your sincerity to solve the Indo-Naga political issue when he said, ”NSCN and Government of India had come close to understand each other under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

With this reminder to you of your commitment to solve Indo-Naga political issue, we would like to place ourselves in the comfort zone and look towards the days when we shall no more see the horror of war.

Let God forbid another bloody conflicts between the Nagas and India. Let divine wisdom be upon you as you shoulder the responsibility to solve the Indo-Naga political issue in peaceful manner.

For your unfailing commitment, Indo-Naga history is in the making where your name would be recorded as a man who solve the longest revolutionary political struggle in Southeast Asia. For your unrelenting effort, our prayer shall go on unceasing.

Widows’ Federation NSCN (I-M)

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Before the virus hits

The coronavirus is fast spreading beyond China with one case already confirmed in Canada. Many Nagas also travel to China and other South East Asian countries, whereby the government of Nagaland also need to take some precautionary measures before the virus hits the NE states.

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

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A thermal screening device checks passengers arriving in India from China in view of the coronavirus (CoV) outbreak, at Delhi International airport. (PTI)

Shah dares Kejriwal to visit Shaheen Bagh

passengers arriving in India in 137 flights have been screened for novel coronovirus infection symptoms and no case has so far been detected in India.

Over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra following screening for a possible exposure to the novel coronavirus, which spread in China.

“Subsequent to confirmed #coronarvirus case in #Nepal, vigil strengthened at Panitanki (West Bengal) entry point from Nepal,” the Health Ministry said in a tweet on Monday.

“In response to confirmed case of #nCoV2019 in #Nepal, India has stepped up vigil in districts bordering Nepal. Health Teams deployed at BOP with Nepal at Jhulaghat and Jauljibi, Dist Pithoragarh, #Uttarakhand,” it had tweeted on Sunday. Sudan reviewed the preparedness of the

bordering states in terms of orientation of health and other agencies; adherence of various prevention and management protocols, awareness regarding prevention of coronavirus among the people being screened and those transiting the border with Nepal; self-reporting by these people, isolation wards, protective gear etc, a health ministry statement stated.

They also informed that travel advisories, other guidelines and protocols issued by the Health Ministry have been also widely disseminated. Orientation of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the medical personnel, and health officials has also been conducted, the statement stated.

Awareness drives are being undertaken through public address system, distribution of leaflets and signages at the border check posts.

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (PTI): There is no scope for outside interference in India’s internal matters, Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said in remarks that come as the European Parliament gets set to debate and vote on a motion against India’s new citizenship law.

Addressing a gathering after a book launch event, he said he was concerned at the trend of foreign bodies interfering in matters that are “completely within the purview of Indian Parliament and government”.

Such efforts were totally uncalled for and unwarranted and expressed hope that they would refrain from making such statements in future, he said.

There was no scope for outside interference in India’s internal matters, Venkaiah Naidu asserted.

The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on a motion tabled by a large chunk of its members against India’s new citizenship law, which it alleges marks a “dangerous shift” in the country’s citizenship regime.

A total of six resolutions have been tabled by groups within the European Union (EU), including the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European

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Parliament (S&D), Group of the European People’s Party (Christian Democrats) (PPE), Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Verts/ALE), European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR), Renew Europe Group (Renew) and European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group.

The European Union Parliament should not take any action questioning the rights and authority of democratically elected legislatures, government sources had said on Sunday, ahead of a debate on a batch of resolutions against India’s new citizenship law by the powerful bloc of 28 (twenty eight) nations.

They are set to be debated in the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday (January 29) and voted on the day after.

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has found that the recent violent protests in Uttar Pradesh against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) had a “financial link” with the Kerala-based outfit PFI, official sources said on Monday.

The agency, which is probing the Popular Front of India (PFI) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) since 2018, has found that at least Rs 120 crore were deposited in bank accounts in western Uttar Pradesh after the Act was passed by Parliament late last year.

It is suspected and alleged that these funds were used by PFI affiliates to fuel anti-CAA protests in various parts of UP, sources said, citing the findings of the Enforcement Directorate probe report.

They said the ED has shared these findings with the Union home ministry.

The UP police had also recently sought a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI), days after its complicity was suspected in the statewide violent protests against the amended citizenship law.

Nearly 20 people had died during these protests.

The ED, sources said, found the funds deposited in bank were also routed from some foreign shores and were sent in the accounts of certain investment firms.

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AURANGABAD, JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Congress president Sonia Gandhi had sought a written undertaking from the Shiv Sena that the new government in Maharashtra would work within the ambit of the Constitution, former chief minister Ashok Chavan has said.

Sonia Gandhi had given clear guidelines that the state government must work within the frame of Constitution, the state PWD minister said at a meeting in Nanded on Sunday.

“She told us that first we should get this in writing (from Sena) that the government should work within the ambit of the Constitution and shouldn’t violate the Constitution preamble.

We were told to convey this to Uddhav Thackeray,” Chavan said.

Thackeray was sworn

in CM in November last year, heading an alliance government with the Congress and NCP, after results of the October 21 Assembly elections failed to throw up a clear winner.

Chavan said Gandhi had also told state Congress leaders that if the government doesn’t function as expected, the party should quit it. “We conveyed the same to Thackeray. He agreed and we went to form the government,” Chavan said.

Responding to Chavan’s remarks, former CM Devendra Fadnavis said Shiv Sena should clarify about the ‘deals’ done before the Maha Vikas Aghadi government was formed.

“If alliance parties don’t have faith (in Sena) why is the Sena in government,” Fadnavis told media.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (PTI): The Centre has stepped up vigil in areas bordering Nepal in view of a confirmed case of novel coronavirus detected there.

The Union Health Ministry on Monday said teams of healthcare professionals have been deployed in West Bengal’s Panitanki and Uttarakhand’s Jhulaghat and Jauljibi in Pithoragarh district, bordering Nepal.

Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan chaired a video-conference meeting with chief secretaries and police chiefs of the five states bordering Nepal -- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim to review their preparedness for prevention and management of novel coronavirus. The Principal Secretary (Health) carried out a similar exercise with other states and Union Territories.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Stepping up attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday dared the AAP chief to visit the anti-CAA protest site at Shaheen Bagh here so that people of Delhi can decide whom to vote for in the assembly election.

The BJP leader said the Delhi Police has booked Sharjeel Imam, a JNU student, on sedition charge for his comment of “trying to cut the chicken’s neck” and break the northeast from the rest of the country.

“I want to ask Kejriwal whether he is in favour of apprehending Sharjeel Imam or not? Whether you are with the people of Shaheen Bagh or not, please tell the people of Delhi,” Shah said addressing an election rally in Rithala in northwest Delhi.

Imam was one of the initial organisers of the Shaheen Bagh protest.

“I want to ask Kejriwal whether he is in favour of apprehending Sharjeel Imam or not? Whether you are with the people of Shaheen Bagh or not, please tell the people of Delhi,” Shah said addressing an election rally in Rithala in northwest Delhi.

“You (the AAP leaders) people say that you are with Shaheen Bagh. If you have the guts then go and sit with them. And let Delhi decide,” Shah said.

Last week, Shah had hit out at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for his remarks that he stood with people of Shaheen Bagh.

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According to additional deputy commissioner of police/PRO, the culprit, identified as Imsumeren of Netaji Colony, Dimapur, had committed the offence by utilising a fake ID on Instagram during a group chat and subsequently through private posts to the victim.

The particular chat group (name withheld) that was initially used by the culprit was taken down after Dimapur Police notified Instagram/ Facebook Inc. A case has been registered under relevant sections of IT Act at Diphupar Police Station. The police have also appealed to all to conduct responsibility while posting comments or uploading any content on social media network sites, which could otherwise amount to a criminal offence by insulting the modesty of a woman.

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KVYO has now lost patience it was compelled to take its course of action by restricting plying of BRO and government registered vehicles.

He, however, said that police/ para military and any emergency service were exempted.

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“Around 50 to 60 MFIs are doing the funding for water and sanitation projects for the poor people. In this context, we have requested the government to create a dedicated fund so that MFIs can borrow at lower rates and give cheaper loans for the projects”, he said.

According to Sa-Dhan, the MFI industry has been growing well despite a slowdown in the economy. Harsh Srivastava, CEO of MFIN, another association, said that the microfinance industry is doing a lot of work towards promoting financial inclusion programme of the government.

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New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI): The government on Monday announced sale of 100 per cent stake in debt-laden Air India as it issued the preliminary bid document for the strategic disinvestment with the deadline for submitting expression of interest set as March 17.

As part of the strategic disinvestment, Air India would also sell 100 per cent stake in low-cost airline Air India Express and 50 per cent shareholding in joint venture AISATS, as per bid document issued on Monday.

Management control of the airline would also be transferred to the successful bidder.

This is the second time in less than two years that the government has come out with proposal for selling stake in Air India, which has been in the red for long.

The government has set March 17 as the deadline for submitting the expression of interest (EoI).

AISATS is an equal joint venture between Air India and Singapore Airlines.

It offers ground handling services.

Air India also has interests in Air India Engineering Services, Air India Air Transport Services, Airline Allied Services and Hotel Corporation of India.

(From p-1) Mepfhüo said that department had also issued notification and served reminder to the contractor four times (January 2017, September 2017, January 2018 and April 2018) to execute the work.

Thereafter, he said AG had given remark for cancellation of the work order following the expiry of the first work order. However, he said the PWD (R&B) ignored it and instead, another 24 months was extended.

He said another work order of 24 months extension also expired on January 14, 2020. He said since the

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by DFIs such as SIDBI and Nabard to the MFI sector,” Satish told PTI. Many of 200-odd MFIs operating in the country work as BCs for the banks for credit disbursements for which an 18 per cent GST is levied on overall borrowing by beneficiaries, he said.

Satish said if GST is withdrawn, the MFIs can provide credit to the poor people at cheaper interest rates.

“Presently, the poor people have to pay more interest rates for loans taken from such BCs”, he said.

The industry has also urged the government to create a dedicated fund for MFIs which are financ-

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Mumbai, Jan 27 (PTI): The r upee declined by 10 paise to settle at 71.43 against the US dollar on Monday, amid heavy selling in domestic equities following increasing concerns over spreading of coronavirus from China to other countries.

Forex traders said the Indian rupee and bonds declined in line with other Asian peers after intensifying coronavirus spread from China to other countries.

However, easing crude oil prices supported the domestic unit.

This is the third straight session of loss for the Indian currency during which it has eroded 24 paise.

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According to the industry, these steps can revitalise the sector and place it back on the growth trajectory.

Lately, the auto sector suffers from a consumption slowdown due to high taxation, stagnant wages and a stressed rural sector.

Recent data showed the sector’s total domestic sales declined to 14,05,776 units in December from 16,17,398 units sold during the corresponding month of the previous year.

In terms of the calendar year, the 2019 sales decline is the worst ever in the last 20 years.

The off-take of commercial vehicles took a major hit with sales declining 12.32 per cent to 66,622 units, compared to 75,984 units in December 2018.

On the production front, total domestic production last moth stood at 1,816,112 units, lower by 5.22 per cent.

MFIs seek more refinance from DFIs

Kolkata, Jan 27 (PTI): Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have urged the Centre for more refinance from development financial institutions (DFIs) such as SIDBI and Nabard so that they can provide credit to the poor people at low rates of interest, an official said.

The industry has also sought withdrawal of GST on credit disbursements by banking correspondents (BC), which the micro-lenders do on behalf of banks, said P Satish, executive director of Sa-Dhan, an association of MFIs. “We have requested the Centre that in the upcoming budget the government should allow more refinance

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GST rates for BSVI vehicles effective 1st April from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.”

On the introduction of an incentive-based vehicle scrappage scheme for removal of old vehicles from the road, the SIAM recommended that incentive be given in the form of 50 per cent reduction in GST and 50 per cent reduction in road tax and registration charges.

It has also recommended abolishment of customs duty of 5 per cent on Li-Ion Cells to allow battery manufacturing to commence in India.

“Allocate budget for procurement of buses by STUs, over the budget allocation for procurement of electric buses under the FAME II scheme,” SIAM said in its recommendations.

“Increase depreciation rate for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers to 25 per cent permanently.”

eign exchange market, the local currency opened on a weak note at 71.51. During the day, the local unit gained some ground and finally settled for the day at 71.43 against the US dollar, down 10 paise over its previous close.

The domestic unit had settled at 71.33 against the American currency on Friday.

China continued to reel under deadly coronavirus epidemic on Monday with the death toll due to it sharply rising to 80 amid the country’s National Health Commission reporting 2,744 confirmed cases of the fatal affliction till date.

Meanwhile, on the domestic market front, the 30-share BSE index settled 458.07 points, or 1.10 per cent, lower at 41,155.12.

Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty closed 129.25 points, or 1.06 per cent, down at 12,119.

Meanwhile, global crude benchmark Brent was trading 3.30 per cent lower at USD 58.69 per barrel, amid expected demand slump over rising Coronavirus cases in China.

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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS): In its efforts to boost the slowdown-battered automobile sector, the industry has demand an incentive-based vehicle scrappage scheme for removal of old vehicles.

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has sent this and other recommendations to the government for the upcoming Budget 2020-21.

Besides, SIAM has called for a reduction in GST rate on vehicles to 18 per cent from the current 28 per cent. “... we have urged the Finance Ministry to consider announcing a incentive-based scrappage policy and also increase Budget allocation for ICE bus procurement by State transport undertakings,” SIAM President Rajan Wadhera said.

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A worker in protective mask disinfects a waiting hall at the Nanjing Railway Station, in Nanjing. (Reuters)

Death toll climbs to 81; 2,744 confirmed BEIJING, JAN 27 (PTI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the coronavirus hit Wuhan city on Monday, the first such trip by a top leader as the death toll climbed to 81 with 2,744 confirmed cases. Li arrived in Wuhan to inspect the epidemic control and prevention work, state-run China Daily reported.

He heads the highpowered group of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) officials empowered to deal with the rapidly spreading virus on war footing. Ahead of his visit, Chinese health authorities an-

nounced the death toll due to coronavirus has sharply increased to 81 with 2,744 confirmed cases.

The confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus officially described as 2019-nCoV included 461 patients who are in critical condition.

Sunday saw 769 new confirmed cases, 3,806 new suspected cases and 24 deaths, all in Hubei province of which Wuhan is the provincial capital, the National Health Commission (NHC) said.

The NHC on Sunday said the new coronavirus is contagious even in its incubation period, which lasts up to 14 days, and that the virus’ ability to spread is getting stronger.

By the end of Sunday,

the pneumonia situation resulted in 80 deaths. As many as 51 people have recovered while there were currently 5,794 suspected cases, it said.

A total of 32,799 close contacts have been traced, the commission said, adding that among them 583 were discharged from medical observation on Sunday, with 30,453 others remaining under medical observation.

The figures also showed that 17 confirmed cases had been reported in Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and Taiwan, with eight in Hong Kong, five in Macao and four in Taiwan. Overseas, confirmed cases were reported in Thailand (7), Japan (3), South Korea (3), the United States (3), Vietnam

(2), Singapore (4), Malaysia (3), Nepal (1), France (3) and Australia (4).

China has announced the extension of the Spring Festival holiday for three days to Sunday, February 2, amidst efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. There are signs showing the virus is becoming more transmissible. These walking contagious agents’ (hidden carriers) make controlling the outbreak a lot more difficult, a top official said.

On Sunday night, Mayor of Wuhan Zhou Xianwang said: “it was possible to add about 1,000 cases” based on the number of patients in hospital being tested or undergoing observation in the city.

A high power committee headed by Li said the virus’ ability to spread was getting stronger and announced a slew of measures to combat it. To curb the epidemic, China has decided to adopt a host of measures including delaying and reducing conferences and major events, extending the current Spring Festival holidays and supporting online work.

To reduce population flows, the meeting decided on measures such as extending the Spring Festival holiday, which is scheduled between January 24 and 30, and delaying the start of the spring semester at colleges and schools.

Slovenia’s prime 5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY minister announces of our beloved resignation LATE MRS. ADAI REUNIM

It has been five years since you left us on this day, the 28th of January 2015, for your heavenly abode to be with the Lord.

Though death has taken you away from us, your sweet memories, unceasing love, prayers and good deeds will always remain fresh in our hearts and minds.

You are deeply missed and remembered with silent tears.

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LJUBLJANA, JAN 27 (AFP): Slovenian Prime Minister Marjan Sarec on Monday announced he would step down, calling for fresh elections, following his finance minister’s resignation from the minority government. “With these members of parliament and this coalition I cannot fulfil the people’s expectations,” he told journalists.

“The most honest thing we could do now would be early elections... to ask people whether they trust me and they want me to continue to work,” added Sarec, a former comedian who became prime minister in 2018.

Loving husband, children, grand-children, in-laws and loved ones

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Time flies fast. Life goes on at its own pace but some memories can never be forgotten or erased from the minds of the dearest ones.

You will always be remembered deeply in our thoughts. Missing you, Beloved Father.

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BAGHDAD, JAN 27 (AP): A nighttime rocket attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad injured at least one embassy personnel member, staffers there said on Monday.

The two staff members, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, did not specify the injured person’s nationality or the severity of their wounds. They said the rocket slammed into a restaurant inside the embassy compound.

Violence between Iraqi security forces and antigovernment protesters also continued to seethe overnight, with one protester shot dead in a violent crackdown in the country’s south.

Unrest was also ongoing in the capital Baghdad with fresh clashes near the central Khilani Square.

The US Embassy is within the Iraqi capital’s Green Zone, and has been a flashpoint amid wider regional tensions between the US and Iran, which have played out inside Iraq in recent weeks. Iraqi supporters of an Iran-backed militia stormed the embassy compound on December 31, smashing the main door and setting fire to the reception area. At least five katyusha rockets landed inside the Green Zone on Sunday, according to a US military statement. It was the third rocket attack targeting the US Embassy this month,

US embassy in Baghdad has been repeatedly targeted by rockets. (Reuters)

and the perpetrators were not immediately known.

Previous attacks caused no injuries. The US has accused Iran-backed militias of targeting US interests by attacking military bases housing Americans and

Send off programme

of Late N. Izheto Awomi

will be held at residence of Mr. & Mrs. Vikikhe Awomi, Chekiye Village, Block 3 on January 28, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Funeral Service will be held at Satami Village on January 29, 2020 at 9 a.m.

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"May He Grant Your Heart's desires and make all your plans succeed."

Life on earth is but a journey. We hope to have courage to finish the race as you did. So that we can be reunited in eternity.

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diplomatic missions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi condemned the attack in a statement, asserting Iraq’s commitment to protecting diplomatic missions in the country.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

From sunrise to sunset, every moment would have been more wonderful if you were with us today. Your memories will never be forgotten.

Always remembered by your loving wife and children.

We, the bereaved family members of Late Ritsolu would like to convey our deepest gratitude to the following organizations who stood with us physically, spiritually & financially at her demise on January 18 at Phek town.

Mission Compound Colony Youth, Mission Compound NPF Party, Phek Town Baptist Church/Women department, Losami village/ Losami Community Phek Town, Losami Village Baptist Church, Losami Mekrisuhmi Clan, Runguzu village/ Runguzu Welfare Union Phek Town, Runguzu Village Baptist Church, Khuzami Welfare Organization Phek town, Phek Late Ritsolu District Pensioners’ Association, Zion Colony/ 05/02/1948- 18/01/2020 All well wishers, relatives and neighbours.

God Bless you all abundantly.

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Born on 22.06.2002 – Died on 21.01.2020 We, the bereaved family of Doboulie Chietsü (Keneisetuo), S/o Thinuonei-o Chietsü would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood by us at the time of sudden demise of our beloved son, who met with an accident on 21-01-2020.

We would like to thank: 1. Abune, Yashiwapang, Neiketou & 7. Flames of Fire Youth Organization 8. Flames of Fire Baptist Church friends.

Cell Group Paramedical Kohima.

2. Nagaland Two-Wheeler Taxi 9. Tsiesema Village Association.

3. Naga Hospital Doctors and Nurses 10. Tsiese Basa Village 11. Tsiese Basa Baptist Church.

Kohima.

12. Electrical Colony Youth Organization.

4. North Police Station Kohima.

5. Naga Hospital Youth Organization. 13. Zion Church Agri Colony Kohima.

6. Flames of Fire Baptist Church 14. Mr. Keneisenyu Zatsu & Family.

New Market.

15. Neighbour and Friends.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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GHAZNI, JAN 27 (AFP): A plane crashed in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province on Monday, officials said, but it was not immediately clear how many people were on board, or if it was a passenger or military jet.

“At around 1:10 pm (0840 GMT) a plane crashed in Deh Yak district of Ghazni province. The plane is on fire and the villagers are trying to put it out. We still don’t know if it is a military or commercial plane,” Aref Noori, Ghazni’s governor’s spokesman, told AFP. A police spokesman in the province also confirmed the crash but was also unable to identify the craft.

Large swathes of the rural areas in Ghazni province are controlled or under the influence of Taliban militants making access to the area difficult for officials.

Social media was rife with suggestions that the plane was from the stateowned Ariana Afghan Airlines -- however the company said the rumours were “not true”. “All the flights of Ariana Afghan Airlines have been completed normally,” a statement on the carrier’s verified Facebook page read. Crashes involving military flights, particularly helicopters, are common in Afghanistan where inclement weather and creaky aircraft are often pressed to their limits in the war-torn country where insurgents have been known to target helicopters.

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Billie Eilish sweeps top awards at 2020 Grammys

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inger Billie Eilish swept the top Grammy categories, including album of the year, on Sunday night. She is the youngest and the second artiste to win in the major four categories at the prestigious awards ceremony.

I n t h e i r G r a m my s debut, Eilish, 18, and her brother/recording partner Finneas O’Connell, 22, took home six of the seven awards they were nominated for on Sunday, reports variety. com.

Eilish won album of the year and pop vocal album (for “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”), song of the year (for “Bad guy”) and new artist.

She lost pop solo performance to Lizzo (for “Truth hurts”).

O’Connell nabbed engineered album (for “When We All Fall Asleep”) and producer of the year (both non-classical). Following a performance by Ariana Grande, the superstar siblings took the stage, delivering an emotional rendition of “When the party’s over”, a single featured on Eilish’s last album.

They took the stage again after winning song of the year for “Bad guy”. “I don’t even know what to say,

I didn’t even think we’d win for this,” O’Connell said.

Christopher Cross is the only other artiste to win in the big four categories, in 1981.

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Full list of 2020 Grammys winners

Record of the Year: ‘Bad Guy’, Billie Eilish Album of the Year: ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’, Billie Eilish Song of The Year: ‘Bad Guy’, Billie Eilish Best New Artist: Billie Eilish Best Pop Solo Performance: ‘Truth Hurts’, Lizzo Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: ‘Old Town Road’, Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: ‘Look Now’, Elvis Costello & The Imposters Best Pop Vocal Album: ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’, Billie Eilish Best Dance Recording: ‘Got to Keep On’, The Chemical Brothers Best Dance/Electronic Album: ‘No Geography’, The Chemical Brothers Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: ‘Mettavolution’, Rodrigo y Gabriela Best Metal Performance: ‘7empest’, Tool

Best Rock Song: ‘This Land’, Gary Clark Jr. Best Rock Album: ‘Social Cues’, Cage The Elephant Best Alternative Music Album: ‘Father of the Bride’, Vampire Weekend Best R&B Performance: ‘Come Home’, Anderson .Paak Featuring André 3000 Best Traditional R&B Performance: ‘Jerome’, Lizzo Best R&B Song: ‘Sayso’, PJ Morton Featuring JoJo Best Urban Contemporary Album: ‘Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)’, Lizzo Best R&B Album: ‘Ventura’, Anderson .Paak Best Rap Performance: ‘Racks in the Middle’, Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & HitBoy

Best Rap/Sung Performance: ‘Higher’, DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend Best Rap Song: ‘A Lot’, 21 Savage Featuring J. Cole Best Rap Album: ‘Igor’, Tyler, The Creator Best Country Solo Performance: ‘Ride Me Back Home’, Willie Nelson Best Country Duo/Group Performance: ‘Speechless’, Dan + Shay Best Country Song: ‘Bring My Flowers Now’, Tanya Tucker Best Country Album: ‘While I’m Livin’’, Tanya Tucker Best New Age Album: ‘Wings’, Peter Kater Best Improvised Jazz Solo: ‘Sozinho’, Randy Brecker, soloist Best Jazz Vocal Album: ‘12 Little Spells’, Esperanza Spalding

Best Jazz Instrumental Album: ‘Finding Gabriel’, Brad Mehldau Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: ‘The Omni-American Book Club’, Brian Lynch Big Band Best Latin Jazz Album: ‘Antidote’, Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band Best Gospel Performance/Song: ‘Love Theory’, Kirk Franklin Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: ‘God Only Knows’, for King & Country & Dolly Parton Best Gospel Album: ‘Long Live Love’, Kirk Franklin Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: ‘Burn the Ships’, for KING & COUNTRY Best Roots Gospel Album: ‘Testimony’, Gloria Gaynor – winner Best Latin Pop Album: ‘#ELDISCO’, Alejandro Sanz Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album: ‘El Mal Querer’, Rosalia Best Regional Mexican Album (Including Tejano): ‘De Ayer Para Siempre’, Mariachi Los Camperos – winner Best Tropical Latin Album: ‘Opus’, Marc Anthony and ‘A Journey Through Cuban Music’, Aymée Nuviola Best American Roots Performance: ‘Saint Honesty’, Sara Bareilles Best American Roots Song: ‘Call

My Name’, I’m With Her Best Americana Album: ‘Oklahoma’, Keb’ Mo Best Bluegrass Album: ‘Tall Fiddler’, Michael Cleveland Best Traditional Blues Album: ‘Tall, Dark & Handsome’, Delbert McClinton & Self-Made Men Best Contemporary Blues Album: ‘This Land’, Gary Clark Jr. Best Folk Album: ‘Patty Griffin’, Patty Griffin Best Regional Roots Music Album: ‘Good Time’, Ranky Tanky Best Reggae Album: ‘Rapture’, Koffee Best World Music Album: ‘Celia’, Angelique Kidjo Best Children’s Music Album: ‘Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype’, Jon Samson Best Spoken Word Album: ‘Becoming’, Michelle Obama Best Comedy Album: ‘Sticks & Stones’, Dave Chappelle Best Musical Theater Album: Hadestown Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: A Star Is Born Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: Chernobyl Best Song Written for Visual Media: ‘I’ll Never Love Again’, (Film Version), From: A Star Is Born Best Instrumental Composition: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite’, John Williams Best Arrangement, Instrumental

or a Cappella: ‘Moon River’, Jacob Collier Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: ‘All Night Long’, Jacob Collier Featuring Jules Buckley, Take 6 & Metropole Orkest Best Recording Package: ‘Chris Cornell’ Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: ‘Woodstock: Back to the Garden – The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive’ Best Album Notes: ‘Stax ’68: A Memphis Story’, Steve Greenberg, album notes writer (Various Artists) Best Historical Album: ‘Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection’, Pete Seeger Best Engineered Album, NonClassical: ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’, Billie Eilish Producer of the Year, NonClassical: Finneas Best Remixed Recording: ‘I Rise (Tracy Young’s Pride Intro Radio Remix)’, Tracy Young, remixer (Madonna) Best Immersive Audio Album: ‘Lux’, Anita Brevik, Trondheimsolistene & Nidarosdomens Jentekor Best Engineered Album, Classical: ‘Riley: Sun Rings’, Kronos Quartet Producer of the Year, Classical:

Blanton Alspaugh Best Orchestral Performance: ‘Norman: Sustain’, Los Angeles Philharmonic Best Opera Recording: ‘Picker: Fantastic Mr. Fox’, Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Boston Children’s Chorus Best Choral Performance: ‘Durufle: Complete Chroral Works’, Ken Cowan; Houston Chamber Choir Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: ‘Shaw Orange’, Attacca Quartet Best Classical Instrumental Solo: ‘Marsalis: Violin Concerto; Fiddle Dance Suite’, Philadelphia Orchestra Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: ‘Songplay’, Joyce DiDonato; Chuck Israels, Jimmy Madison, Charlie Porter & Craig Terry, accompanists (Steve Barnett & Lautaro Greco Best Classical Compendium: ‘The Poetry of Places’, Nadia Shpachenko; Marina A. Ledin & Victor Ledin, producers Best Contemporary Classical Composition: ‘Higdon: Harp Concerto’, Jennifer Higdon, composer (Yolanda Kondonassis, Ward Stare & The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra) Best Music Video: ‘Old Town Road (Official Movie)’, Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Best Music Film: Homecoming.

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With immense pride, the Longkong Students Union proclaims heartiest congratulations to Ms. MERENIENLA JAMIR, D/o Mr. Imsulemba Jamir for being awarded the AKM Educational Promotion Trust Award.

The Union lauds her great achievement and prays for her further endeavours.

Dr Rongsenzulu Jamir Ms Temsusenla Longkumer President, LSU Gen. Sectretary, LSU

FELICITATION The Yangpi Citizen U n i o n , Tu e n s a n g Town would like to acknowledge our heartfelt appreciation to Miss E. Saotola, D/o H. Elem Chang for bringing laurels to the village and community by winning the Miss Chang title, 2020 at Poanglum (Chang Mini Hornbill) organized by CTS (Chang Saothangjam Setshang) on 13th Jan., 2020.

The Union wishes the best in her future endeavour.

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abli Bhattachar jee fom Guwahati, Assam emerged as the winner of the North East Best Dancing Moms season-5 during the finale held on January 25 at IMC Hall, Dimapur. The general secretary NDPP, Basu Damani and former Miss Nagaland, Marina Kiho were the special guests of the event while activist Abeu Mero was the guest of honour.

Bhattacharjee walked away with a cash prize of Rs 50,000. Dipshika Deka and Khoda Mona were declared as the first and second runners-up respectively. Deka, who hails from Guwahati, Assam, received a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and Mona from Arunachal Pradesh received a cash prize of Rs 10,000. Organised by Murti Films Creations (MFC) and supported by EveryDay Salt, the dancing contest was the brainchild of actor Munna Yadav, the proprietor of MFC, to create a platform for married women with talents. The fifth season was hosted by Joyoshree Malakar and was judged by Shankar Kalita and Sonu Choudhury.

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Congratulations to our ever beloved Dad and Mom, Mr/Mrs:- KHOTHUNGO ODYUO & RAMONGI ODYUO on their 50th Anniversary of being together as beloved Husband/Father/Grandfather and ever caring Wife/Mother/Grand mother on this day 28/01/2020. We have nothing to offer in return; we pray that Almighty God grant them happy, prosperous and healthy long lives for taking us this far through their ever loving care.

Yours Ever Loving Sons, Daughter, In-Laws, Grandchildren and all dear and loving Family Members

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Liverpool held 2-2 by Shrewsbury in FA Cup

Players of Shrewsbury and Liverpool fight for the ball during their FA Cup match.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 7 (Agencies): Substitute Jason Cummings was the two-goal hero as Shrewsbury produced a stunning comeback to draw 2-2 with Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.

Curtis Jones’ early finish followed by Donald Love’s own goal in the opening seconds of the second half had look to seal it for the Premier League leaders before the drama unfolded.

Josh Laurent won a penalty midway through the second half that Cummings converted and the forward then raced through to earn a replay for the League One side.

Fabinho looked shaky in the opening 45 minutes but there was plenty of class on show elsewhere - as was obvious in the build-up to the opening goal. January signing Takumi Minamino held the ball up well before feeding the impressive playmaker Pedro Chirivella and his fine pass put Jones away to score. This was the second consecutive appearance that Jones has scored in after his wonder strike against Everton in the third round and he looked bright once again.

But just when it seemed that Liverpool might run away with it, Sam Ricketts’ Shrewsbury side showed they were a threat on the counter-attack through Sean Whalley and Callum Lang.

It was Whalley who had the best chance after Fabinho was dispossessed

but when one-on-one with Adrian it was the goalkeeper who out-thought him with a fine block.

Soon after, Whalley was away again down the left channel but this time he could only scuff his leftfooted shot wide of Adrian’s far post and the opportunity was lost.

Shrewsbury must have felt like their chance had gone when Love inexplicably stroked the ball beyond his own goalkeeper within seconds of the restart.

But that proved the catalyst for a renewed push from the home side and the goal came midway through the second half.

The superb Laurent raced through and was taken

down by Yasser Larouci just outside the box only to see the referee point to the spot.

Cummings slotted that past Adrian with ease and the Montgomery Waters Meadow went wild soon after when the unlikely equaliser arrived.

Max O’Leary saved well from Divock Origi before launching a long ball upfield that saw Cummings get the better of Lovren before finishing expertly.

Salah did come close to heading in the winner but the goal would not come for Klopp’s side and Liverpool now face a replay that will eat into their winter break.

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D i m a p u r , Ja n 2 7 (NPN): Mizoram trail Nagaland by 235 runs after Day 1 in Ranji Trophy 2019-20 played at CCFC Ground, Kolkata on Monday.

Mizoram were 8 for no loss at stumps.

Earlier, winning the toss, Nagaland scored 243 losing all wickets in the first innings. Sedezhalie was 105 runs not out while Hokaito scored 31 runs, and Imliwati and Nagaho scored 27 and 25 runs respectively.

For Mizoram, G Lalbiakvela claimed 5 wickets while H M Ralte picked 2 wickets.

Meanwhile in the Women’s U-23 One Day Trophy 2019-20, Sikkim defeated Nagaland by 23 runs at Ravenshaw University Ground, Cuttack on Monday.

Batting first, Sikkim scored 168 losing all wickets in 50 overs. Rinki scored 90 runs while Songkit Lepcha contributed 22 runs.

For Nagaland, Merensola, Ayantika and Sariba claimed 2 wickets each.

Chasing the target, Nagaland players were bowled out for 145 runs in 46.5 overs.

Ayantika scored 29 runs and Tulika made 24 runs. For Sikkim, Aruna claimed 4 wickets.

NBA legend Bryant killed in helicopter crash Los Angeles, Jan 27 (AFP): NBA legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday when a helicopter he was riding in crashed and burst into flames in thick fog, killing all nine people on board including his teenage daughter and plunging legions of fans around the world into mourning.

Bryant, 41, was travelling with his 13-yearold daughter Gianna and seven other passengers and crew when their Sikorsky S-76 helicopter slammed into a rugged hillside in Calabasas, west of Los Angeles. There were no survivors.

Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and twotime Olympic gold medallist, is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, an iconic figure who became one of the faces of his sport during a glittering twodecade career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dozens of firefighters and paramedics battled across steep terrain to reach the flaming wreckage at the crash site but found no survivors, officials said.

The National Transportation Safety Board said an 18-strong team of investigators would be sent to California to probe the causes of the crash.

Bryant’s death sent shockwaves throughout the world, with basketball stars stunned by the news.

Hundreds of fans gather at the Staples Center to pay tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant who died Sunday in a helicopter crash.

“Laker Nation, the game of basketball & our city, will never be the same without Kobe,” former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson wrote on Twitter.

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan said Bryant was “like a little brother” to him.

“Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling,” Jordan said. “We used to talk often and I will miss those conversations very much.”

Brazilian soccer star Neymar paid tribute to Bryant after scoring for his French club side Paris Saint-Germain, making the number 24 - Bryant’s

old shirt number - with his fingers. At the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles, crowds of shocked fans gathered to pay tribute as the venue which witnessed many of Bryant’s career highlights hosted the music industry’s Grammy Awards.

H u n d r e d s, m a n y wearing purple and gold Lakers shirts, gathered around a makeshift memorial to place flowers and candles for their hero.

The crash came only hours after Bryant was passed by current Lakers star LeBron James for third on the all-time NBA scoring list in a Saturday

game at Philadelphia. Bryant’s final post on social media had been a tweet congratulating James on surpassing him.

Bryant was a five-time NBA champion in a career that began in 1996 straight out of a high school and lasted until his retirement in 2016.

He also was a twotime Olympic gold medallist, helping spark the US squad of NBA stars to titles in 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London. Bryant bowed out of the NBA in 2016, scoring 60 points in his final appearance before his adoring fans at the Staples Centre.

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We, the family members and relatives would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all of you who stood beside us and supported us materially, financially, physically, morally and spiritually during the prolonged sickness and demise of our beloved father and my husband Late Piketo Kiba of Toluvi Village, who passed away on the 12th of Jan' 2020. We deeply regret the inability to thank each and every one individually but this is our humble prayer that God bless you richly.

Our special thanks to : 1. Toluvi Ghami 2. Toluvi Ghami Baptist Church Born on : 21/10/1976 – Died on : 12/01/2020 3. NCRC Church, Toluvi Village 4. Natha New Kuposhukulu, Dimapur 5. Natha New Village, Zunheboto 6. Litami Kuposhukulu, Dimapur 7. ASU Heipu Lagha, Dimapur 8. Highway Churches (NCRC) Sumi 9. Staff, Ainato Prayer and Healing Centre 10. Doctor and Nurses, CIHSR Dimapur 11. Gospel Ministry, DMR 12. Bethesda Ministry, DMR 13. W/Dept. UBC, Midland 14. NCRC, S. Hotivi Village 15. Spirit of Faith Church, Dimapur 16. Well Wishers, Friends and Relatives Loving Wife & Children

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KOHIMA JAN 27 (NPN): Two-time champions Mizoram will face Sikkim in the final of North East Dr. T Ao Trophy 2020 here at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Tuesday.

Playing the first semifinal match, Mizoram came from behind to beat host team Nagaland 2-1. Despite a bright start in the tournament, sloppy defending cost Nagaland the match as Mizoram outsmarted the host team in counter attacks.

Mizoram midfielder Lalchungnunga Chhangte was the star of the match creating opportunities and space for the forwards but was undone in their finishing. It was a moment of brilliance from Rhitsho Mero who edged past the defenders to slot home the lead in the 18th minute for Nagaland.

However, Mizoram team got the equaliser when Chhangte, who was left unmarked, found the net through a header in the 42nd minute.

Just 4 minutes into the second half, Mizoram took the lead when Malsawmfela

Players of Mizoram (white) and Nagaland in action during the first semi-final match of NE Dr. T Ao Trophy 2020 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Monday. (NP)

found the net in the 49th minute. Nagaland’s creative midfielder Ratobe Poireng Zeliang had a day to forget as he failed to make much impression in the match.

Despite the efforts from Nagaland team, they failed to find the break through as opponent’s defending stood tall pilling more pressure for host team. Mizoram could have doubled the lead had it not been for Nagaland

goalie Neithovilie Chalieu who made a spectacular save of David Lalrinmuana shot tapping the ball out in the 81st minute. F Lalrinpuia also hit the woodwork in the 89th minute as the match ended in favour of Mizoram team by 2-1.

Meanwhile, Sikkim defeated Arunachal Pradesh by 3-1 in the extra time in the second semi-final match.

Sikkim was made to put

extra effort as they had to play the extra minute time to go through the final of the tournament.

Arunachal Pradesh should have taken the lead in the first half but R.D Karma weak penalty was saved by the Sikkim goalie Urgen Pintso Sherpa.

Kintup Ongpo Lachungpa scored the first goal in the 59th minute for Sikkim. Tapi Hakhe found the

equaliser in the 78th minute as the match headed for 1-1 draw.

In the extra minute time, substitute Milan Chettri who came in the 80th minute for Sikkim team made much impression for the team as he scored in the 100th minute and finished the game scoring in the 112th minute from defensive error to end the match in favour of Sikkim team 3-1.

N a g a l a n d f o r wa r d Rhitsho Mero leads the score tally with eight goals while Khewtelhi Thopi is in second with six goals.

The closing ceremony will be graced by chief minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio at 3:00 pm, followed by the final match.

The champions will receive Rs.10 lakh with trophy and citations while the runners-up will pocket Rs.6,00,000 with trophy and certificate. The third and fourth position will receive Rs 2,00,000 and Rs 1,00,000 with certificate respectively.

Today’s matches 3rd place: 10:00 am Nagaland Vs Arunachal Final: 5:00 pm Mizoram Vs Sikkim

Ko lk at a , J a n 2 7 (Agencies): Balwant Singh's winner at the dying embers of the match propelled ATK to a narrow 1-0 win over NorthEast United in an ISL clash at the Salt Lake stadium, Kolkata on Monday.

The Indian striker broke the deadlock with an opportunist header from a corner kick within minutes of taking the pitch to break NorthEast hearts.

It was the home side that started dominating proceedings from the first whistle. Javier Hernandez was orchestrating play from the centre of the park while Prabir Das and Michael Soosairaj were providing the necessary width to attack through the flanks.

Kai Heerings played his part in stopping ATK's fury in the attacking third. In the 11th minute, it was his lastditch interception that denied Krishna from scoring.

It was a see-saw battle and after the opening quarter, it was NorthEast United's turn to test ATK's defensive resolve. They could have even drawn first blood if Komorski was not denied by the woodwork.

The next significant

ATK’s Prabir Das and NE United’s Andrew Declan in action during ISL match on Monday. (PTI)

chance fell for ATK in the 39th minute. Edu Garcia produced a defense-splitting through ball for Krishna, who went for placement instead of power but Subhasish Roy Chowdhury stuck out his foot at the nick of time to prevent his side from falling behind.

In the 58th minute, if Komorski had not come to the rescue then Soosairaj would have had his third of the season for ATK. A relentless ATK kept piling on pressure using the wings but a lack of qual-

ity final delivery was letting them down. Hernandez had a crack at goal from a set-piece but once again Roy Chowdhury came out on top to parry it away.

Cascallana threw in Balwant in a bid to get the three points and his gamble paid off in style as the Hoshiarpur-born striker sent the crowd into a frenzy with his last-minute winner.

With the win, ATK regained the top spot with 27 points while NorthEast remained in the ninth position with just 11 points.

Nagaland team wins 9 medals Tokyo 2020 to power Olympic torch with hydrogen at India Strongman Competition

TOKYO, Jan 27 (Agencies): Hydrogen will be used for the first time to power the Olympic torch during its journey through Japan, organisers said on Monday, as part of Tokyo 2020’s efforts to hold an environmentally friendly Games.

Organisers aim to offset all carbon emissions generated during the Games and also use the Olympics to Nagaland team members with their medals in Dehradun. boost awareness of environKohima, Jan 27 (NPN): Sedevizo Keretsü bagged the under 82.5 kg. T. Akum mental issues in Japan.

The Tokyo 2020 OrNagaland team won nine bronze and silver medal in Jamir bagged silver medal in ganising Committee said medals (two gold, three sil- under 90kg and 105kg re- under 100 kg. ver, four bronze) at the India spectively.

Kev i l e l i e P i e n y i i Strongman Competition T. Akum Jamir also bagged silver medal in under held in Dehradun, Uttara- bagged bronze medal in 90 kg in Strict Curl competikhand on January 25 to 26. under 105 kg. tion while Sedevizo Keretsii In the strongman comIn Indian Cup dead- bagged bronze medal in petition, Vizobilie Punyii lift competition, Vizobilie under 100 kg. secured gold medal in under Punyii won the gold medThe team from Na80kg category. al while Kevilelie Pienyii galand was led by Khriezo Kevilelie Pienyü and bagged a bronze medal in Suokhrie as team manager.

certain stages of the torch relay will use hydrogen, which emits no carbon dioxide when it is burned, and it will also fuel the ceremonial Olympic Cauldron featuring in the Games’ opening and closing ceremonies.

Hydrogen will be used to power the torch on its journey through the prefectures of Fukushima and Aichi, as well as parts of Tokyo, with gas used in other stages of the relay.

“During its preparations for the Games, Tokyo 2020 has consistently promoted

energy conservation and the use of renewable energy with the aim of supporting the realisation of a carbonneutral society,” the organisers said in a statement.

About 500 hydrogenpowered fuel cell vehicles will also be used during the Olympics, which run from July 24 to August 9.

Other initiatives to cut the environmental impact of the Games include beds made from recyclable cardboard in the athletes’ village, Olympic medals made from recycled consumer electron-

Tokyo Olympic games 2020 torch light in the Japan Olympic museum in Tokyo, Japan.

ics and the torches themselves, formed of aluminium waste.

The torch relay begins

in Fukushima on March 26 and will visit all 47 of Japan’s prefectures ahead of the July 24 opening ceremony.

Halep through to Aus Open quarters

Simona Halep

MELBOURNE, Jan 27 (Agencies): Simona Halep had to be at her counter-punching best to fight off another determined second-set comeback bid from Elise Mertens on Monday as the Romanian world number three advanced to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Halep moved on with a 6-4, 6-4 victory that sets up a meeting with Estonia’s 28th-seed Anett Kontaveit in the last eight.

Mertens blasted bags of winners but also made 38 unforced errors as Halep chased down every ball and made the Belgian work for every point.

Halep managed to crack Mertens at crucial moments, breaking for the second time to go 5-4 up in the first set and then serving it out. She jumped out to a double break 3-0 lead in the second but Mertens came storming back and levelled at 4-4 as a frustrated Halep remonstrated with her box and whacked her racquet into the ground without breaking it. That outburst

seemed to help Halep as she put Mertens under intense pressure in the 11-minute ninth game, which she took on her fifth break point opportunity then sealed the win on her next service game.

Meanwhile, Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stayed brave in the face of a spirited fightback from former champion Angelique Kerber to move into the quarter-finals with a 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Monday.

German 17th seed Kerber rallied from 5-2 down and a 3-0 deficit in the tiebreaker to win the opening set against Pavlyuchenkova, who hit an incredible 28 winners to 12 unforced errors but still found herself trailing in the match.

The second set had a similar pattern as three-time Grand Slam winner Kerber saved three set points to force a tiebreaker but the Russian 30th seed would not let the chance slip this time and levelled the match with a booming backhand winner.

Kerber finally ran out

of gas as Pavlyuchenkova broke the 2016 winner three times in the decider and will next meet former French Open and Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza, who beat Kiki Bertens 6-3, 6-3 earlier on Monday.

Nadal beats Kyrgios to book quarters berth

Rafael Nadal beat home favourite Nick Kyrgios to storm into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open here on Monday.

Spaniard Nadal won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in front of a packed crowd at the Rod Laver Arena to move one step closer to a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title.

Nadal held serve to love nine times and landed 64 winners to reach his 12th quarter-final at Melbourne Park after three hours and 38 minutes.

The Spaniard has reached five Australian Open finals, lifting the trophy in 2009 and will now meet Dominic Thiem for a place in the semi-finals.

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