January 5, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 28

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020 Pages 12 ` 5.00

7 women entrepreneurs of Northeast doing big business

ATK excel in Mumbai; tops ISL table

Iraqis mourn slain Iranian General

Sunday Post Supplement

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US-Iran hostility rise after drone attack

NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said Saturday “the response for a military action is military action,” as fears grew that a US airstrike that killed the head of Tehran’s elite Quds force and mastermind of its security and intelligence strategy will draw Washington and the Middle East region into a broader military conflict.

Iran has already vowed an unspecified harsh retaliation for the killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani near the Iraqi capital’s international airport on Thursday. President Donald Trump said he ordered the strike to prevent a conflict with Iran because Soleimani was plotting attacks that endangered American troops and officials.

Analysts said because Iran can’t match the U.S.’s military strength its potential targets for revenge range from rocket attacks on U.S. allies such as Israel to sabotaging oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for oil supplies.

It could also embark on a sustained campaign of cyber-warfare or tar-

Fuel prices continue to surge amid tension in Mideast DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies increased prices of petrol and diesel for third day consecutive day on Saturday across all major cities in the country.

Petrol price rose by 10-11 paise while diesel increased by 15-16 paise. Crude oil prices surged internationally after the US killing of Iran’s top military commander in an air strike in Iraq ratcheted up tensions between Washington and Tehran.

In Dimapur, after today’s hike, petrol was retailing Rs.73.28 per litre while diesel price stood at Rs.66.08 per litre. In the state capital Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was Rs. 64.09 and Rs. 66.71 respectively.

Brent crude futures leaping as much 4.5 per cent to $69.20 a barrel, the highest level since Saudi crude facilities were attacked in September. In last three days, petrol prices have been increased by 15-21 paise and diesel prices have climbed between 23 paise and 29 paise.

Petrol and diesel prices are reviewed by oil marketing companies such as staterun Indian Oil on a daily basis, and any revision in the fuel rates is implemented at fuel stations with effect from 6 a.m.

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“Creating employment is easier said than done.

See, he’s a one-man enterprise.”

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The US stores more than 50 B61 nuclear gravity bombs at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey

Qasem Soleimani was killed by drone at Baghdad Airport

U.S. MILITARY POWER

MANPOWER

1,281,900 +860000 RESERVES

Countries/areas where Soleimani’s Quds are active 2019 attacks on Saudi infrastructure

AIRFORCE

FIGHTER AIRCRAFT: 2,362 HELICOPTERS: 971

ARMY

US Military bases

COMBAT TANKS: 6,287 ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES: 39, 223

NAVY

CARRIERS: 24 DESTROYERS: 68 FRIGATES: 22 SUBMARINES: 68 PATROL CRAFT: 13 MINE WARFARE VESSELS: 11

Iran nuclear power plant maps4news.com

IRAN MILITARY ARMY POWER COMBAT TANKS: 1,634

MANPOWER

523,000

+350,000 RESERVES

AIRFORCE

FIGHTER AIRCRAFT: 142 HELICOPTERS: 126

ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES: 2, 345

NAVY

FRIGATES: 6 SUBMARINES: 34 PATROL CRAFT: 88

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get American citizens and troops abroad near embassies and consulates or military installations.

It will “not play out on U.S. televisions as some grand campaign. It will be asymmetric and messy, playing out on shipping lanes and computer servers,” said Gregory Brew, a historian of Iran and its oil industry, in a social media post.

Richard N. Haass, a former U.S. diplomat who worked for both Presidents Bush, said the “region (and possibly the world) will be the battlefield.”

But comments from Iran’s New York-based envoy to the UN, Majid TakhtRavanchi, that “we have to act and we will act” further raise the prospect of an allout war. “The U.S. started the economic war in May 2018 and last night they started a military war by an act of terror against one of our top generals,” Ravanchi said in remarks published by Iranian state media.

US to deploy 3,500 more troops: The US will deploy some 3,500 more troops to the Middle East as early as this weekend following the death of Iranian Major General Qassem So-

leimani in an attack ordered

by President Donald Trump, it was reported.

The additional troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will be deployed to Iraq, Kuwait and other parts of the region, Xinhua news agency quoted an NBC News report as saying on Friday.

The soldiers will join roughly 650 others already deployed to the region and remain for some 60 days, NBC News said in the report citing US officials as saying.

NATO suspends training missions in Iraq: NATO has suspended its training missions in Iraq, a spokesman for the alliance said Saturday, following the US killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.

The NATO mission in Iraq, which consists of several hundred personnel, trains the country’s security forces at the request of the Baghdad government to prevent the return of the Islamic State jihadist group. “NATO’s mission is continuing, but training activities are currently suspended,” said the spokesman, Dylan White.

CSOs, Oppn and officials decry AFSPA extension in Nagaland KOHIMA, JAN 4 (PTI): Various Naga civil society groups, state government officials and opposition parties have expressed displeasure over the extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in Nagaland by another six months.

The Centre issued a notification on December 30 last year extending the law in Nagaland till July-end which empowers security forces to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice.

Union Home Ministry had said in the notification that the central government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole state of Nagaland is in such a “disturbed and dangerous” condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary.

Opposition leader and former chief minister, TR Zeliang sarcastically said Nagas got the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 as a “Christmas gift” instead of peace accord between Naga groups and the Centre and now extension of AFSPA has come as a “New Year’s package”.

The state government always objects to the extension of AFSPA in Nagaland as and when the Union government seeks the state’s opinion before declaring Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’, but the law is extended every year and now it has become a routine exercise, a top government official told PTI on condition of anonymity.

“As the state government, we have been objecting to the extension of AFSPA and even this time we did so when the Union Home Ministry sought our views. “The state government doesn’t want AFSPA but we are not aware if the Centre is looking at wider issues unknown to the state,” the official said.

Naga Hoho general secretary K Elu Ndang said AFSPA is not relevant anymore in a civilised society and its applicability has no place in the modern world.

“AFSPA is only a means to terrorise and create fear among innocent people,” he said. India being the largest democracy must live on the values of democracy and in the true spirit of secularism, Ndang said.

NTC general secretary Nribemo Ngullie, when contacted, said, “What NTC is confused is that Nagas are passing through the political negotiations with the Government of India (GoI) and according to the commitment given by the GoI, settlement should have already been made but it is getting delayed because of one or the other technical reasons.”

He said that extension of AFSPA while giving hope for a settlement of the Naga political issue is “like handing over an olive branch or a piece of bread on one hand with a stick on the other.”

“When we want peace... there should be total peace but the Nagas have been continuously threatened

by AFSPA for the past 70 years, and the fear psychosis continues.

“There is no peace in our minds under the draconian law and it is time that the GoI thinks how to soften AFSPA,” Ngullie added.

NMA president Abei-u Meru told PTI, “I don’t see any reason or situation why AFSPA was extended in Nagaland. Is it to please the security forces?”

Nagaland BJP launches pro- Chief Secy warns Preventing violence biggest challenge: CFMG CAA ‘missed call campaign’ of action against Would not accept any new DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Along with the Central BJP, the Nagaland BJP unit also launched the toll-free number to garner support from people for its campaigns in favour of the amended citizenship law, which sparked nationwide protests after it was passed.

According to BJP people can register their support in favour of proCAA campaigns by giving a missed call on 8866288662. Nagaland BJP president, Temjen Imna Along tweeted, “CAA – Nothing more than an opportunity for religiously persecuted minorities from 3 theocratic states to become full citizens of India. Show your support for inclusiveness. Stand up for their rights. Give a missed call on 88662-88662.”

Another tweet from the official Twitter handle

of the State BJP read: “To extend your support for the historic Citizenship Amendment Act-2019 brought in by PM Narendra Modi’s government, to ensure justice to the religiously persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, kindly give a missed call on 88662-88662.”

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘India supports CAA’ campaign on Twitter and NaMo App. The move is seen as a step by the BJP to counter the anti-CAA narrative of opposition.

It may be mentioned here that the amended citizenship law seeks to grant citizenship to minorities from three neighbouring countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan) who arrived in India by December 31, 2014, due to religious persecution.

absent employees

DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Toy expressed dismay over poor attendance of government employees in the state secretariat as well as in the directorates and warned of strict action against those still absenting from work.

Toy issued the warning during an interaction with officials of the Information & Public Relation department. He said after enjoying long vacation, the government officers and employees were expected to join work and serve the people and the government with renewed spirit and vigour. “As responsible government officials one is expected to be sincere and dedicated,” Toy was quoted to have said at the meeting.

Toy cautioned that if attendance continued to remain poor, the government would be compelled to invoke the principle of “No Work No Pay”. He, therefore, urged all government employees to attend office regularly and carry out their assigned responsibilities for smooth flow of official works on time, a DIPR report stated.

How to beat cold feet during winters NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): We all feel cold during the winters and one of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of our body is our feet. There are several reasons why our feet become and remain cold in winters. These include reasons related to extrinsic causes (surrounding environment), intrinsic causes (due to normal human physiology) and/or specific diseases.

Dr Dhananjay Gupta, Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi explains what the ailment is all about and hot to beat it. Extrinsic causes is when normal temperature is reduced it causes the constriction of the peripheral vasculature to save body heat loss by restricting circulation. High stress or anxiety, causes release of adrenaline into circulation which in turn leads to peripheral

blood vessel constriction, this is an intrinsic cause.

Circulation issues are another reason. There is decreased circulation to distal parts of the body and in turn leads to cold hands and feet. This can be due to a sedentary lifestyle, various heart conditions which lead to decreased cardiac output, tobacco smoking, atherosclerosis. Anaemia also leads to decreased oxygen supply to body parts resulting in decreased metabolic activity at cellular level. Raynaud’s disease is a condition in which spasm of arterioles occurs in cold temperature.

Nerve disorders: Cause for nerve damage are either external (injury, trauma, burns, frostbite) or internal (liver or kidney diseases, nutrient deficiency, infection). These patients also have additional symptoms of nerve damage.

Diabetes mellitus: It

causes narrowing of blood vessels on the other it is also responsible for nerve damage.

Hypothyroidism: Reduced thyroid hormone level leads to reduced metabolic activity and in turn to cold hands and feet.

Symptoms- Either cold feet can occur in isolation or in combination with other symptoms which include numbness, paraesthesia, sores on weight bearing areas, skin changes (rashes, scales, thick skin), fatigue, weight loss or gain, fever, joint pain Management: If one has cold feet with no underlying condition, then they just must cover up and bundle themselves up in better woollen clothing. However, if on is predisposed to some condition, management is directed towards the cause per se. The approach should be to identify the factors

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NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): With the final Naga solution hanging fire, the security forces recruitment, especially since have been trying hard to maintain I felt that this recruitment the fragile ceasefire. Lt Gen . (Retd) drive was being done (to Shokin Chauhan, chairman of the ceasefire monitoring group, in an secure) jobs after the signing exclusive interview with The Week of the agreement said preventing violence was now the single biggest challenge for the - Lt. Gen. (Retd) Shokin Chauhan forces. He has been reassuring the Naga groups that their rehabilita- deadline set by Centre for a final joined GPRN/NSCN; 80 to 100 tion would be a major part of the solution. Their own leaders had youth joined the NSCN (I-M) and final peace accord. stopped talking to them. The As- the NSCN (R); and around 50 to 100 Rifles was getting aggressive in youngsters have joined the group led Excerpts of the interview sam its patrolling. I had to call several by Khango Konyak. These figures TW: The peace talks are in meetings with the groups to calm take into account the large number the concluding stage. What are the their nerves and make sure they of defections that have taken place. fresh concerns? maintained the ceasefire.

Since there were no complaints Chauhan: There are three TW: There is an increase in of forcible recruitment, no case was issues that are affecting the armed recruitment to various groups. How registered by the local police. After cadre. There is restiveness, as they are you dealing with it? discussions with Nagaland governor do not know what the future holds Chauhan: The ceasefire and interlocutor R.N. Ravi, I told all for them. Whether they will get jobs ground rules clearly state that there these groups that I would not accept or not, or what kind of life they are cannot be any forced recruitment. any new recruitment, especially going to live. Will their own lead- All groups sign these rules every since I felt that this recruitment ers be able to help them? Will the year and, based on these ground drive was being done [to secure] jobs security agencies and the people of rules, they state that they have been after the signing of the agreement.

Nagaland, from whom they have recruiting volunteers. Recently, in I have had several discussions with extorted money, go after them? anticipation of the final accord, they the outfits, explaining how it can be These issues started creating resorted to massive recruitment. detrimental to their interest.

(Cont’d on p-7) problems before October 31, the Over 800 youth are learnt to have

responsible and then to manage it accordingly.

Preventive remedies: Movement: it is one of the easiest ways to warm up. It acts by increasing circulation and in turn increases the foot and hand temperature. Jumping, running, brisk walking or simply moving around is more than enough. Thick socks and slippers-- warm thick and well insulated socks and shoes. Warm water foot baths is the easiest and most effective way; instant effect within 10-15 mins. Heating pads, hot water bottles or room heaters for bedtime.

Heating insoles are ideal for people who have outdoor jobs. They are battery operated and chargeable.

Prevent crossing your legs for long while sitting.

Exercise on regular basis enhances blood flow and is an effective way to prevent cold hand and feet.

Anti-CAA protests continue across India NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): P rotests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) continued in several cities on Saturday.

‘Million March’ against CAA, NRC and NPR drew huge crowds from twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and surrounding districts.

Roads around Indira Park were teeming with thousands of protestors carrying Indian flags, banners and placards and raising slogans against Modi government.

The protest, so far the biggest anti-CAA protest in Hyderabad, brought traffic to halt on the main roads at Indira Park and Hussain Sagar lake.

In Mumbai, a group of artists held a protest against CAA by creating paintings

Women participate in a protest rally against CAA, NRC and NPR, in Kolkata, Saturday. (PTI)

around the theme of ‘Save Constitution’. A protest was also staged in Pune where some demanded Maharashtra government to call a special session of the legislature and pass a resolution against CAA and NRC. In Kolkata, the teachers’ wing of Trinamool Congress on Saturday took out a rally in the city to protest against CAA. The Trinamool Congress also took out a separate rally

which went through the main thoroughfares of central Kolkata to air their protests against CAA and NRC. In Bangaluru, hundreds of people gathered outside Town Hall on Saturday to protest with some accusing Modi’s government of trying to divide India along communal lines. Other group of demonstrators also sat on ‘fasting satyagraha’ at Freedom Park.

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Meeting for Republic Day celebration held in Dmu

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

Little Millennium pre-school inaugurated in Dimapur respected name in Indian education, and is one of the country’s leading private pre-school organization with about 750 plus centres covering more than 150 plus cities. It also has more than one lakh thirty thousand students studying, with ten years plus of expertise in shaping young minds.

At the programme, welcome address was delivered by managing director, Kavika Awomi, invocation prayer was offered by CVBC associate pastor Charlie Chophy and benediction prayer was offered

by JSBC pastor Kiyelu Rochill.

Staff Reporter

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DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): The first big step “Little Millennium” Dimapur centre, a playground, nursery and kindergarten was inaugurated on Saturday at Rich Mount School, 3rd mile, Chekiye village, block-2, Dimapur. The school was inaugurated by WSBAK, DOWM secretary, Kakheli Inato Jimomi as the chief guest.

Speaking at the programme, the chief guest read out a passage from the book of Psalms 1. She congratulated the team for taking up the challenge and furthermore believe that it WSBAK, DOWM secretary, Kakheli Inato Jimomi inaugurating pre-school. (NP) will be a happening place Academic manager franchisee could work tofor the children to learn and developed themselves. North East, Latika Das, gether and complement OFFICE OF THE She also prayed that God while briefing about the each other in a win-win TAMLU BUHU STAFF UNION would use all those in- Little Millennium opined collaborative partnership.

DISTRICT LONGLENG : NAGALAND DC Dimapur addressing a meeting of HoDs Dimapur on January 4. (DIPR) Little Millennium is volved in school including that the inauguration of the FELICITATION pre-school was an example a growing chain of preDIMAPUR: Deputy com- tion, for successful celebra- lied, excise, ATMA and the teachers in a mighty on how the franchiser and school, one of the most T h e TA M L U B U H U S TA F F missioner Dimapur, Anoop tion of the programme. other departments were way.

UNION would like to express our Kinchi convened all HoDs In the meeting it was asked to set up stalls for joyous and heartiest congratulations meeting under Dimapur decided that rehearsal for displaying their products/ to Mr. Mopling M Phom, son of Mr. district in the conference the parade contingents materials for the benefit of Mongjang Phom & Mrs. Pongngoi hall of DC Dimapur on would commence from the public. Work allocation Phom for securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) in the January 4, to discuss about January 21 to 24. Commis- was assigned to different recently declared NPSC result. the activities for ensuing sioner taxes office, district departments for successThe Union wishes the best and prays Republic Day (RD) cel- transport officer Dimapur, ful celebration of the prothat our Almighty God continue to bless ebration. district agriculture officer, gramme. you in your future endeavours.

According to DIPR re- director land records and In the meeting it was Further, the Union also wishes all the successful port, in the meeting, Anoop survey have been assigned also decided that afternoon candidates of NPSC 2018-2019. directed all HoDs to take se- to provide drinking water prog ramme highlights H. Yanlong Wüngmei L. Sukha rious note for ensuring strict and refreshment in turn to would include exhibition President TBSU G/Secretary TBSU attendance of their staff the parade contingents dur- football match to be played during the RD programme ing the rehearsal period. between DBs and GBs, tug FELICITATION to be held at DDSC stadium ADS Supply was en- of war between Dimapur Dimapur. He further urged trusted to provide refresh- district lady officers verses upon the various depart- ment at the rostrum and Naga women hoho, volments to put in their best officers gallery during the leyball match between DC efforts in rendering their RD celebration. office and commissioner The pristine snow capped Western Dzukhu valley towards the end of December services as per work allocaBesides, agri and al- police Dimapur. month 2019. (Rüüvise Kuotsu)

TNAINB conference: Trained Nurses’ Association of India Nagaland Branch (TNAINB) would be holding its11th state level conference on January 8-9 at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur under the theme, “Innovations and challenges in nursing education and service”. All trained nurses of Nagaland have been invited to the event.

DPDB meeting Dimapur: Monthly district planning and development board (DPDB) meeting of Dimapur district will be held on January 8, 11 a.m at DC conference hall, Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend.

Zhavame day celebration: Zhavame day will be celebrated by Zhavame village on January 6 and 7 under the theme, “culture: retrospect, revive, bequeath” at public amphitheatre, Pame Tsüdu Zhavame village.

YSU new team: Yakshu Students’ Union (YSU) has elected its new team for the tenure 2020-2022 with L.Thangmei as president and W.Khongang as general secretary along with 16 other members.

Book ‘determined servant’ released

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We give all glory to our living God and with immense pride and joy, we the family members congratulate our father Mr. K. Lutoi Chishi Ato Kukau on reaching 62nd glorious year as Hd. G.B of Lotisa old Village B.P.O Akuluto.

We also wish him a very happy 80th Birthday. We continue to seek God's blessings and guidance upon your life.

Mr. V. Kanito Awomi Kitoka Sumi The Sumi Students Union Diphupar B with immense joy extol Advocate Kitoka Sumi, son of Mr. Akato Sumi, on being elected as the President, Highway Area Sumi Students Union, Dimapur and Mr. V. Kanito Awomi, son of Lt. Vikuto Awomi, as the Information and Public Relations Secretary, HASSU for the year 2020-21.

As you shoulder the purpose and interest of the union, we assure our continuous support and wish the very best.

Nito Z Gen. Secy.

V. Alen Swu President

Family Members.

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HAPPY 37th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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news in Brief

MRS ANONGLA & MR. R. T. SHIUTHONG You are a great example, You are wonderful parents, and you are the root of our happiness. Congratulations Mom and Dad on your Wedding Anniversary!

We wish you both a long healthy life and everlasting infinite love for each other. We love you Mom and Dad.

Upa Lokayukta, Mayang Lima, releasing the book, titled ‘Molungtet Kilir’, at Hotel Saramati, on January 4. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): A book titled, “Molungtet kilir” (determined servant), written in Ao dialect, was released at Hotel Saramati, on January 4, here in Dimapur.

Addressing the gathering after releasing the book, Upa Lokayukta, Mayang Lima, stated that there were many unsung heroes whose books or documentaries could not be established due to many

reasons, owing to lack of book readers, funding and lack of readers as well.

Lima later acknowledged the writer, Talitemjen Imchen, for his tremendous effort to write a book on the life and history of “Mesoatsü” (Mesoba), of Mangmetong village, and stated that the book was very informative, historical and based on true facts and findings.

He also narrated in brief about the book to the gathering. Short speeches

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were also delivered by president, ASTD, L Wati Jamir, chief editor, Tir Yimyim, K Temjen Jamir and (retd.) deputy director, education, Imrong L Imchen.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Talitemjen Imchen and invocation, offered by pastor, ABCD, N Lipok Jamir.

Special number was also presented by member of Ao musical revival and benediction offered by pastor, NCRC, Kohima, Toshi Imchen.

OFFICE OF THE

CHUNGTIA STUDENTS’ UNION MOKOCHUNG 798601 - NAGALAND

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nal peace and Almighty grant solace to the beareaved families in this hour of sadness.

NDPP Peren region: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Peren region in a condolence note stated that, all rank and file of NDPP Peren region extends condolences to the bereaved family and pray that Almighty God grant them strength in time of despair. NDPP Peren also prays that the departed souls to rest in eternal peace.

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Condolences for late Yoshu and Kevihouü

DIMAPUR: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Peren region have expressed sorrow at the demise of late Vikho-o Yoshu, speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly and late Kevihouü, mother of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and advisor Sericulture, Excise and Minority Affairs Zhaleo Rio. CNTC: Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) in a condolence note pray that the departed souls rest in eter-

With love & gratitude, Children and Grandchildren

The CHUNGTIA STUDENTS’ UNION MOKOCHUNG (CSUM) warmly felicitates Miss Chubamongla Kichu D/o Lt. Tongpangnungba Kichu & Mrs. Adentala of Chungtia village for qualifying the NPSC & securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC). The union takes immense pride in your achievement & prays to our Almighty God to grant you wisdom & good health as you venture out to serve the humanity We also congratulate Dr. Molungsunep Kichu, S/o of Mr. Tareptsuba Kichu & Mrs. K. Arepla Lkr, for successfully completing the final MBBS Examination from REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE MANIPUR UNIVERSITY. Noksenzoba Kichu Tiamongla Pongen President, CSUM General Secretary, CSUM DP-61 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

Student bodies observe golden jubilee, general sessions

C M Chang, minister along with others after unveiling the jubilee & model village monolith. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Various students’ unions held their general sessions, golden jubilee celebration and cultural programme in their respective areas.

KSU: Kiruphema Students’ Union (KSU) held its 44th general conference with scientific technical assistant-B, National Informatics Centre (NIC) Rüüvisie Kehie as the special guest at Kiruphema Bawe on Saturday.

Rüüvisie Kehie in his address during conference said entrepreneurship development was one of the most important aspect for employment purpose in the present state scenario and also for the future of those who have the ability and skills. He reminded that entrepreneurship was rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic forces in Nagaland economy. He said flurry of local entrepreneurs have emerged to tackle the market demands and create a self-sustaining economy that also generates more employment opportunities.

Kehie also encouraged students’ community to focus on tourism, maintain the natural gift to mankind and to promote eco-park in the village. He urged upon the students not to sell themselves but to initiate on clean election and clear governance for brighter future so as to triumph over the present deplorable road condition, scarcity of water supply and half finished development, which were indirectly affected due to

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WEATHER FORECAST January 5

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Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

23 14

Aizawl

A t-storm around in the a.m.

17 11

Guwahati Variable clouds; p.m. showers 21 12 Imphal

A.M. showers; variably cloudy 19 10

Itanagar Cooler with periods of rain

17 11

Shillong Clearing, a couple of showers 12 5 Kohima

A morning shower

Dimapur Occasional morning rain Mkg

Cooler with periods of rain

Tuensang Cooler with periods of rain

12 6 18 11 14 9 8

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Cooler with periods of rain

13 10

Zunheboto Cooler with periods of rain

11 6

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unclean election system in the state.

President of Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU), advocate Sedevilie Angami in his address spoke about the Article 371 (A) and stressed on the future of Nagaland in this regard.

The new team of KSU office bearers for 20202021 is led by Keneivitso Suohumvü as president and Keneizekho Kruneilie as general secretary, while the conference also witnessed award to meritorious students in different categories. Rokoneino Hesielie was awarded in extempore speech and Ketouvikho Yavio was awarded in debate under the topic “Citizenship Amendment Act”.

(Correspondent) MVSU: C M Chang, minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Law & Justice said that no work was too great to be undertaken nor too low to be taken up and the importance of work culture against present competitive level of Nagaland job scenario.

According to DIPR report, Chang said this at the golden jubilee of Monyakshu Village Students’ Union (MVSU) on January 4, where he underlined the need for change in people’s mindset as the urgent need of the hour.

C M Chang delivered the speech on behalf of the chief minister by congratulating the student’s union and their pioneers for their vision and selfless

sacrifices, braving odds throughout the last 50 years to bring the union to this momentous occasion.

“A vibrant students/ youth today is one of the strongest foundation blocks of the village”, the speech read and continued that the students were the backbone of the village therefore, the organizers had the immense responsibility to look after the welfare of the people besides pursuing their individual careers.

Giving details of the pass percentage of the NBSE, the chief minister’s speech conveyed concern on the overall decreasing pass percentage in NBSE in the state as compared to CBSE schools. It also touched on the importance of life skills, good habits, manners in addition to right attitude and good education to build a successful life.

“Just having degrees or academic qualification is not sufficient to set jobs, one needs to have the right skills and attitude along with education to be able to find jobs”, the speech stated. It also informed that the government had taken an initiative of sponsoring Naga students to undergo professional coaching in order to help more Nagas appear the UPSC Exams.

“Even after 50 years of statehood, we are still a consumer economy”, it stated while adding that though the government was implementing various programmes & policies to empower the people, all must work together for effective change.

C M Chang also inaugurated the Monyakshu model village and unveiled the MVSU golden jubilee memorial stone.

Deputy commissioner,

Mon Thavaseelan K also congratulated the MVSU and commended the students leaders of the village and area.

Welcome address was given by N. Bongkhao Konyak, advisor DUDA, and short speech was given

by Bumang Phaiba, president Konyak Students’ Union. Wangti Village Students’ Union, Yongkhao Village Students’ Union and Monyakshu Village Student’s Union performed cultural dances.

Programme was chaired by A. Sangti Nyeiwwang and L. Mary Shainyu.

SASU: Seyochung Area Students Union (SASU) held its 25th cultural programme at Seyochung Hq on January 4, with Tsanio Sangtam (Rtd) DPRO as the cultural special guest.

A press release from planning committee secretary, Horiba Sangtam stated that, the special guest said that culture has been known since man came into existence and defines one’s identity and distinguished attitude, behavior as well as traits.

N a g a s h ave b e e n richly blessed with rich culture and traditions, he said while adding that today one can see that culture and traditions are on the

verge of extinction.

Stating that it was high time to protect one’s rich culture and tradition by taking it to greater heights, he said that various competitions like traditional fire making, cross bow shooting, filed harvesting songs etc were held.

Earlier, programme started with invocation by Sethrio, pastor New Monger village and welcome address by K Hopongse Sangtam, planning chairman.

Tr a d i t i o n a l r i c e pounding song was presented by the Thsingar Village Students’ Union (TVSU) in the programme chaired by the cultural secretaries, T Rodila and Seola.

TVSU: Tethuyo Village Students’ Union (TVSU) held its 42nd general session on December 27-28, 2019 with NDPP Kiphire region general secretary, Atsoba Anar as the special guest.

A press release by

TVSU stated that Anar encouraged the students to be pro-active. He also envisioned the necessities and importance of technology and climate change in the next 10-15 years.

Anar also stressed on the need of co-operation and understanding between the village elders and the students in people making policy.

AASU: Aghunaqa Area Students Union (AASU) held its 18th general conference on December 27-29 at Zutoi Village under the theme, “Agents of Change”.

A press release by AASU informed that the session was held with E.E. Central store PHED, Er. Vihoto Achumi, as the introductory guest; principal secretary urban development and municipal affairs, I Himato Zhimomi as the inaugural guest, entrepreneur, K. Hollen Yeptho as the speaker, Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) president, Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi

as the theme speaker and AKK president, Heshito Awomi as the valedictory guest. The event ended with vote of thanks by AASU advisor, Nito Achumi.

NPC condemns extension of AFSPA DIMAPUR: Nagaland Peace Centre (NPC) Kohima has expressed that central government should be sensitive to Naga people and its present situation and work for a peaceful solution.

A press release from N P C c h a i r m a n Pe d i Miachieo stated that, central government extension of AFSPA to Nagaland state is highly insensitive and tyrannical, especially while the GoI and Naga people talks are still under process.

NPC stated that extension of AFSPA to Nagaland was not only a threat to the ongoing peace talk but also a threat to democracy as it will affect the law and order situation of the state.

NPC fears that such tyranny on the part of the central government would refresh old memories where many Nagas had suffered under the Indian militancy and that it would further create numerous hindrances to the peace progress of the state, in particular and the country in general.

NPC also condemned the government of India declaring the whole state of Nagaland as disturbed area and extending the armed forces special power act (AFSPA).

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G u wa h a t i , J a n 4 (PTI): BJP Working President J P Nadda Saturday said senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no knowledge about the Citizenship Amendment Act and challenged him to speak “ten lines” on it.

Nadda threw the challenge at Rahul Gandhi at a mammoth rally here of booth-level presidents of BJP in Assam.

“I challenge Rahul Gandhi to speak ten lines about the CAA and say in two lines what he opposes in the Act,” said the BJP leader.

“He (Rahul) does not know anything. He tells people they will be deprived of their passports and Aadhaar cards. But the CAA is for giving and not taking away citizenship,” Nadda said.

“There is fault in your (Gandhi’s) thinking as you are inspired only by politics. You don’t see the nation, but see only votebank politics which you put above the nation. For BJP, the country is above vote as we are inspired by love for the nation,” he asserted.

Nadda accused Congress leadership of shedding crocodile tears in the name of opposing CAA.

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“Your (Sonia Gandhi) son (Rahul) does not make statements in Parliament but instead gives slogans.

You send him there to speak, but he does not.

I take pity on the party and its leadership’s mental ability”.

Keeping up his attack on the Congress, the BJP working president said “The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 and you slept till 2017 despite ruling the country for 70 year.

You even had a chief minister here. But BJP came and woke you. You are in pain because the chair was taken away from you”, Nadda said.

He also challenged the Congress leaders to go to the camps where non-Muslims who fled Afghanistan,

Pakistan and Bangladesh due to religious persecution in those countries are staying to see for themselves their condition.

The B J P wo r king president referred to Mahatma Gandhi saying shelter should be given to such persecuted people in India, followed by prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanting to give relief funds to them and former prime minister Manmohan Singh saying arrangements be made for them in India.

“Where will these people who fled to India go? Narendra Modi and Amit Shah brought the amendment in the Act to allow them to live with dignity and honour”, Nadda said.

The BJP leader sought

to allay the fears of the people of Assam that CAA will threaten their language, identity and culture. He said when the amended act is implemented, clause 6 of Assam Accord granting them constitutional safeguard will be implemented in letter and spirit as it will be “the responsibility of BJP to do so”.

BJP leader Ram Madhav, who too spoke at the programme, said that those who oppose the CAA do not understand it fully, while others don’t want to.

He accused the Congress of instigating people with lies and false propaganda about the amended act and said that BJP workers have the responsibility to remove those fears.

He assured the people that CAA will never harm their interests but safeguard them.

Claiming that the Congress has been spreading false alarm that crores of Bangladeshis will come to Assam due to CAA, he assured that no new immigrants will enter the state and citizenship will be granted to those who are already here after fleeing their countries due to religious persecution.

Tripura cops in a fix over 3 B’deshis Ag a rta l a , Ja n 4 (IANS): The Tripura Police have been caught in a bizarre situation as they are unable to send back three Bangladeshis as the Bangla border guards are refusing to accept them, the police said here on Saturday.

According to the police, three young Bangladeshis were arrested on June 4 for entering India illegally through western Tripura’s Khowai district.

A local court found them guilty and awarded 6-month jail.

According to the Khowai district police official, after completion of the jail-term on December 4, 2019, the police with the help of the Border Security Force (BSF) tried to send back the three -- Zosef Mia, Imran Mia and Zahid Mia. But the border guards of Bangladesh refused to take them back.

Now, for the past one month, the police had to arrange food and lodging for them at the Champahour police station and two cops have been deployed to look after them.

The police have raised it with the Director General of Police (DGP). “The police are also awaiting the state government’s direction,” the official said.

Special counter set up for ILP in Imphal

IMPHAL, Jan 4: Days after Inner Line Permit (ILP) System was officially implemented in Manipur, the government authority set up a special counter for issuance of the permit to non-Manipuris who were already in the state prior to introduction of the system.

Manipur came under ILP regime with effect from January 1, 2020 after the state government notified the same on its gazette on December 31, 2019.

As per the guideline in the state gazette, the state government would issue four types of ILP - special category permit, regular permit, temporary permit and labour permit.

To ensure all non-Manipuris entering the state and staying in the state prior to the introduction of the ILP system, Imphal West district administration opened a special counter at Dharmasala of Thangal Bazar for the issuance of ILP. The counter was opened to facilitate nonManipuris seeking ILP to stay in the state in an easy

Police verifying non-Manipuris turning up to obtain ILP at special counter open in Imphal on Saturday. (NP)

manner, according to the officials in the ILP counter.

The counter issued regular permit and temporary permit which can be issued by deputy commissioners of each districts while special category permit would be issued by the state home department.

L a r g e nu m b e r o f non-Manipuris staying in the capital city, mostly at Thangal Bazar and its surrounding areas engaging in different occupations thronged the counter to avail the relevant permit.

They were in queues in the counter since early

morning till around 1 pm.

The counter issued around 500 permits, mostly regular permit, officials said.

The issuance of the permit continued late this evening under the supervision of Imphal West DC Naorem Praveen.

The DC told media that the counter will be functioned till January 6 next and if necessary it will be opened for another two or three days. Similar issuance of ILP will also be carried in other places, he said.

The opening of the special counter was neces-

sitated to ensure that no one is harassed because of the introduction of the new regulation, he added.

The permit can be obtained by producing only one of the documents for identification of the permit seeker as per the guideline published in the state gazette on December 31, he said.

A maximum number of regular permit was sought by the permit seekers, officials at the ILP counter said.

Regular permit can be obtained by paying a fee of Rs 500 in the first instance which would be Rs 1,000

B’deshis, Rohingyas active in smuggling on NE border Ne w D e l hi, Ja n 4 (IANS): Bangladeshis and Rohingyas played a major role in smuggling of narcotic substances on India-Bangladesh border in northeastern state of Tripura during 2019, a BSF intelligence report said.

The report is based on the apprehension of the smugglers who were nabbed on the International Border of the two countries in Tripura -- a hilly state in northeast India which is bordered on three sides by Bangladesh and home to a diverse mix of tribal cultures and religious groups.

As per the document, accessed by IANS, a total of 134 foreigners -- including 92 Bangladeshis, 41 Rohingyas and one Nigerian -- were held in 2019 from India-Bangladesh border in Tripura.

"A total of 266 smugglers were apprehended on India-Bangladesh border in Tripura in 2019. Of them 132 are Indian nationals and 134 are other nationals that include 92 Bangladeshis, 41 Rohingyas and one Nigerian," the documents said.

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Force (BSF), which is mandated to guard the 4,096 km India-Bangladesh border, said the 266 smugglers were involved in smuggling of Yaba tablets, Ganja (marijuana), phensedyl, liquor and cattle worth Rs 34.27 crore. The document said that the BSF had seized a total of 3,59,059 Yaba tablets (Rs 17.45 crore); 10,907.08 kgs of Ganja (Rs 5.45 crore); 34,336 bottles of phensedyl (Rs 46.81 lakh); 5,792 bottles of liquor (Rs 8.72 lakh); and 2,333 cattle (Rs 1.78 crore) from the international border in Tripura during 2019.

The BSF, a 2.5-lakh strong force which also guards the 3,323 km IndiaPakistan border, also seized 60 motorcycles worth Rs 48.08 lakh as well as various miscellaneous items amounting to Rs 8.54 crore.

Meanwhile, in a big jolt to the narcotic syndicate, a joint team of BSF and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) also seized 1,68,500 ''Yaba'' tablets worth around Rs 8.52 crore -- biggest consignment of narcotic drug in the northeastern region so far -- on

the second day of 2020. The BSF seized the consignment on Thursday 9 p.m. from the house of Tunu Miah, a resident of Matinagar village in West Tripura.

The consignment was stored in Miah''s house for smuggling it across the border to Bangladesh.

"Acting on specific intelligence input provided

by BSF intelligence branch about storing of huge consignment of narcotic drugs in the house of Tunu Miah, a joint team of BSF troops and DRI officials, Agartala swiftly cordoned the house.

During a thorough search in the presence of two independent witnesses, the raiding party recovered two cartons and a polythene bag containing a huge quantity of Yaba tablets," a BSF statement said.

The cartons and polythene bags were opened leading to recovery and seizure of 1,68,500 Yaba tablets worth around Rs 8.52 crore along with two Maruti cars, which were being used for transportation of the consignment, said the statement. "The BSF along with DRI, Agartala has given the

first big jolt to the narcotic syndicate on the second day of the year 2020 by seizing the biggest consignment of Yaba in the North-Eastern Region so far."

The BSF statement, however, clarified that Miah is currently residing at Bishalgarh, a town located in the Sepahijala district of Tripura, and has given his house to his nephew Soyag Miah. "On observing joint operation teams of BSF and DRI approaching near the house, the occupants managed to run away, taking advantage of darkness."

The seized items have been handed over to the DRI, Agartala, for further legal action, said the statement.

Besides this operation, the statement said, BSF troops deployed along the Bangladesh border in Tripura have also seized contraband such as 1,145 bottles of phensedyl, 31 kgs of ganja (marijuana), three cattle and other miscellaneous items having combined market value of over Rs 14.69 lakh along with 1,00,000 Bangladeshi takas on Thursday.

for every renewal as per the guideline.

Permit seekers welcomed the initiative of the state authority, saying that it has able them to obtain the permit without any problem of going to the DC office.

Rahul Kumar, a resident of Bihar’s Motihari district and a hawker said that he obtained a regular permit.

Rahul said that he has been staying in Imphal for the last around five years and engaging hawking grocery items at local shops in the outskirt of the capital city.

While hawking, he sometimes felt insecurity but it has been over, he said and added that with the permit in hand, he can roam freely to hawk his wares.

On the other hand, police were spreading awareness to the people, particularly non-Manipuris on the ILP system while informing that non-Manipuris staying in the state will henceforth need the permission for further staying in the state by using loudspeaker on the streets, particularly to nonManipuris concentrated since the last few days.

M’laya Gov Roy extends leave after phone conversation with MHA Correspondent Shillong, Jan 4: M e g h a l aya G ove r n o r Tathagata Roy, who was supposed to resume charge on Saturday afternoon after 18 days of leave, has decided to extend his leave. His return to the Raj Bhawan is also now unclear.

Officials at the Raj Bhavan in Shillong were all set to receive Governor Roy after his 18 days of leave after the Governor had spent his vacation in Diu, the former Portuguese possession at the bottom of Sarurashtra, and in Gujarat.

“The Governor decided to extend his leave for another week or so following a telephonic conversation with someone in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs,” a senior government official, told this Correspondent.

However, he is unclear whether the Ministry of Home Affairs has directed Roy to further extend his leave or was it on his own volition.

Another sources said that the Ministry of Home Affairs advised Governor Roy to extend his leave

Mnp Assembly to ratify 126th Amendment Bill Correspondent IMPHAL, Jan 4: Winter session of Manipur Legislative Assembly will be extended for a day for ratification of the Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019.

The Speaker of the Assembly reconvened the sitting of the ninth session (part-II) of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly on January 6 for ratification of the Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019, a notification of the Assembly secretariat stated.

The winter session of the state Assembly, having only two sitting was held on December 20 and 21 last.

The Speaker adjourned the Assembly sine die.

The sitting was reconvened to ratify the Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, 2019 which was introduced in Lok Sabha by the minister of law and justice Ravi Shankar Prasad, on December 9, 2019.

The Bill sought amendment to the provisions related to reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

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FELICITATION The Mopungchuket Ait Laisher Telongjem Kohima (MALT) with immense pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. IMOLIBA JAMIR, S/o Late Tsüktinungsang Jamir and Mrs. Temjenyula for achieving the post of Secretariat Assistant in NPSC Exam 2018.

The Students’ Union give all glory to our Almighty God and further prays for God’s blessings and magnanimity in his future walk of life.

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FELICITATION Hearty congratulations to dear Er. M. Sashi Amer on your promotion to the post of Chief Engineer Mechanical PWD Nagaland. May you continue to serve the government with diligence and sincerity in the days ahead.

We shall pray for your good health, wisdom and guidance from Almighty God in your future assignment.

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fearing that his return to Shillong immediately might ignite a fresh controversy in Meghalaya especially with pressure groups demanding for immediate implementation of Inner Line Permit in the state.

On December19, the Meghalaya Assembly had unanimously adopted a resolution urging the BJPled NDA government to extend the permit system to Meghalaya following the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Roy, who is known for shooting his mouth and getting into controversies, went on leave from December 17 amid demands from the opposition Congress for his recall and criticism from various quarters over his controversial tweet asking

those who do not want “divisive democracy to go to North Korea” during the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 in the State.

Nagaland Governor R.N.Ravi was given the additional charge of Meghalaya.

Roy’s tenure as Meghalaya Governor end on May, 2020.

Prior to his tweet asking “people to go to North Korea”, Roy had also tweeted saying that opposition to the proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, was the “height of absurdity” and said that the bill would “right the wrong”.

Moreover, there has been difference between the Governor Roy and the BJP-backed Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government over his refusal to give his assent to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019.

T h e O r d i n a n c e, which was approved by the Meghalaya Cabinet on November 2, seeks registration of all nonresidents, including tourists visiting the state.

Dear Jerry, On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world.

But then I realized that is not possible, because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.!!

“Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy.

Happy birthday”!!

Frm, Tommy.

Dearest Vishal Yadav, Wishing you a day filled with love and cheer.

May you be surrounded by all your loved ones. May this year bring you prosperity, fortune and friendship.

Happy Birthday to you.

Lots of love Rajdev Yadav, Vijay Yadav, Vinay Yadav, Pankaj Yadav, Niraj Yadav, Priya Yadav and all loving one.

Dear Kamal, On this special day, I pray may God give you the strength and wisdom to smoothly surmount all the challenges life brings you.

May this day give you a new beginning of life. Wishing you a very Happy 28th Birthday dear son, stay blessed.

From, Rana family Regd. No. 16/2020 Date : 04/01/2020 AFFIDAVIT I, Mr. Shingnyo K, son of Khomo, resident of Noklak, Tuensang : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That my actual christened name is Shingnyo K. and the same has been recorded in all my educational documents including my Aadhaar Card etc. However, due to ignorance my nick/pet name K. Longshe was inadvertently recorded in my Post Office RD account.

3. That the variations such as Shingnyo K alias K. Longshe pertains to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me.

4. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that as Shingnyo K alias K. Longshe pertains to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and further to enable me to correct and rectify my name in my RD account to as Shingnyo K before the concerned authority.

DEPONENT Sworn before me.

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FELICITATION The Khar Students’ Union (KKT) heartily congratulates the successful candidates to the posts of Secretariat Assistant (ClIII Non Gazetted) under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department in the recently declared NPSC results 2019.

Miss Nikchala Walling D/o Mr. Aomayang Walling & Mrs.Nokchayangla Longkumer

Mr. M Limanungsang Ao S/o Mr. Mapangtemjen Jamir & Mrs Akala Walling

The Office wishes them best of luck in their future endeavors.

Jongpong Longkumer President

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Kota deaths: hospital lacked equipments

Jaipur, Jan 4 (IANS): The sorry state of Kota’s J.K. Lon Hospital is reflected in a governmentappointed panel’s report which shows that around 105 children died in a span of over a month due to cold shivering in the hospital as it lacked everything a normal hospital should have.

The committee formed by the Rajasthan government to probe the lacunae in the hospital resulting in the deaths of kids has confirmed in its report that infants died due to hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when the body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). The normal body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C).

Even as the kids in the hospital continued to die in the biting winter cold, the hospital did not have enough stocks of lifesaving equipment, said the report.

The newborns should have body temperature of 36.5 degree celcius; therefore they were kept on warmers where their temperature stays normal.

However, as the hospital lacked functional warmers, their body temperature continued to plummet.

The report said that 22 nebulisers out of 28 were dysfunctional, 81 infusion pumps out of 111 were not working and the same was the story with para monitors

Amit Shah to address booth workers in Delhi New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): Just ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi, BJP’s national president Amit Shah will address a party booth workers conference here on Sunday. Shah will give booth management tips to over 30,000 booth level workers of the party at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium at 11.30 a.m.

Sources said Amit Shah will give a target of 51 per cent vote share to the booth workers to defeat the combined strength of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress in Delhi.

Along with Shah, BJP working president J.P. Nadda, vice president Shyam Jaju and state party chief Manoj Tiwari among others will attend the conference.

According to a party source, “Shah gives the target of securing 51 per cent votes in every election, as he believes that booth level workers are the backbone of the party. If every booth president manages to keep the party ahead of others, victory is sure.”

A senior BJP leader told IANS, “The BJP beat the combined strength of the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh by securing 51 per cent votes in UP, the same formula is being applied here in Delhi. The party wants more votes than the combined vote share of the Congress and the AAP.”

Gandhi statue vandalised in Amreli Amreli, Jan 4 (PTI): A statue of Mahatma Gandhi located at Hari Krishna lake in Gujarat’s Amreli district was vandalised by some unidentified persons late Friday night, police said.

The statue was set up in 2018 in a garden near a lake dug up and beautified

by Dholakiya Foundation of Surat-based diamond baron Savjibhai Dholakiya and unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017, an official said.

“The incident happened last night. Efforts are on to identify and nab the culprits. We have made a diary entry. This may be the handiwork of people unhappy with construction of the lake or by anti-social elements,” said sub inspector YP Gohil of Lathi police station.

The report said that 22 nebulisers out of 28 were dysfunctional, 81 infusion pumps out of 111 were not working and the same was the story with para monitors and pulse oxymeters.

and pulse oxymeters.

What made the matters worse was the absence of oxygen pipeline in the hospital due to which oxygen was supplied to kids with the help of cylinders.

Surprisingly, the ICU was not fumigated for months, the report said.

“The children continued to die in December as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot celebrated the launch of ‘Nirogi Rajasthan’ campaign in the state,” said former health minister Rajendra Rathore.

Hospital officials said most paediatricians of JK

Lon Hospital have been posted at Kota’s New Medical College. “The nursing employees, already understaffed, prefer to stay idle while ward boys rule the roost in the J.K. Lon Hospital,” said an official.

Also, the hospital staff continued with the whitewash in wards where infants suffering from pneumonia were admitted for oxygen.

According to sources, there was no record of 40 heaters purchased for kids.

A hospital official said despite Rs 6-crore funds lying with the hospital, no purchase has been made.

On Friday, when state Health Minister Raghu Sharma visited the hospital, a green carpet welcome was given to him, a gesture hardly suited for the grim situation prevailing in the hospital. After drawing severe criticisms, the carpet was rolled back.

A five-month-old girl suffering from pneumonia died the same day when Sharma visited the hospital as the officials were busy getting the walls cleaned.

Former Health Minister Rajendra Rathore said rampant transfer of specialists on political grounds

has deprived the patients of availing the best medical services.

Rathore said that during BJP’s rule, “we ensured that all specialists were kept at one place irrespective of any political leaning.”

He said the present government has not had annual repair contracts of the equipment purchased under its tenure. “There is no medical inspection arrangement for the equipment purchased,” Rathore said.

Gehlot in December celebrated one year of the formation of his government and launched the ‘Nirogi Rajasthan’ campaign. He also announced Janata Clinics and spoke about introducing Right to Health.

“How can Right to Health be launched when there is no homework done by the state government?” questioned Rathore.

“The Nirogi campaign is only on papers as there has been no discussion on it with panchayats or other stakeholders,” Rathore said.

“In a situation when 11,000 posts of doctors are lying vacant, how can the government talk about Janata clinics”? he asked.

State Health Minister Raghu Sharma when contacted by IANS was not available for comment.

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SGPC to visit Gurdwara Nankana Sahib to meet families

The agitating Sikhs shouted slogans against the Pakistan government and the silence of Pakistan PM Imran Khan.

Chandigarh, Jan 4 (IANS): A day after the attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday announced to send a four-member panel to visit there to take stock of the situation.

Condemning the incident, SGPC President Gobind Singh Longowal appealed to the Pakistani government to take strict action against the culprits.

Besides meeting the Sikh families, he said the delegation, comprising Rajinder Singh Mehta, Roop Singh, Surjit Singh and Rajinder Singh, would meet Pakistan’s Punjab Governor and Chief Minister.

“We condemn the attack on Gurdwara Nankana

Sahib and appeal to the Pakistan government to take stringent action against the culprits and also ensure the safety of Sikhs living there,” Longowal told the media in Amritsar.

He said they have spoken with the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib management authorities too: “They told us the situation is normal now.”

The SGPC, considered a mini Parliament of Sikh religious affairs, has control over Sikh religious affairs, manages gurdwaras (Sikh temples) in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, including the holiest of Sikh shrines Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, in Amritsar.

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh

asked Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to immediately intervene to ensure that the devotees stranded in Gurdwara Nankana Sahib were rescued and the historic gurdwara is saved from the angry mob surrounding it.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has condemned the attack.

In a statement here, he said it was shocking that the local administration in Nankana Sahib remained a mute spectator to the violence unleashed by the mob which tried to gate crash into the gurdwara compound and indulged in inflammatory speeches.

“I urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up the issue with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. This is a despicable act and it is the Pakistan government’s primary human, moral and constitutional duty to ensure the safety of Sikhs in the country,” he said.

Sukhbir said in the interest of justice, “the Pakistan government should also act against chief instigator Mohammad Hassan who was responsible for the abduction of minor Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur, and who led the attack on the gurdwara”.

Trump’s claim of Iran link to Delhi terror plot puts India in a bind NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, JAN 4 ( IANS): US President Donald Trump’s claim that the slain Iranian military commander and intelligence chief Major General Qassem Soleimani was responsible for terror plots in New Delhi has cornered India that shares a delicate relationship with Iran.

The US on Thursday killed the Iranian Revolutionar y Guard Cor ps (IRGC) commander Soleimani and other top military leaders in an airstrike in Baghdad. Though President Trump did not give any specifics on Friday about the IRGC terror plots in Delhi, many in official circles here believe that he was alluding to the 2012 bombing of the car of the wife of the

Israeli defence attache in New Delhi.

Israel had blamed Iran for the attack, which was seen as retaliation for the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan by the Mossad in a similarly executed attack.

An Indian journalist Syed Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi, who was arrested and later released on bail, was accused of having carried out the reconnaissance for the Quds Force, Iran’s external intelligence agency headed by Soleimani.

While the US is India’s most important ally and Israel remains a strategic partner on many core issues, Iran enjoys significance given its geographical location, religious demographics and its overall sympathetic view

of India.

New Delhi hopes that the Chabahar Port in Iran, which it is helping develop to access oil and gas resources in Iran and Central Asian countries, will offset the competition that Beijing poses with its Gwadar Port built in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

Iran, affected badly by the US sanctions over its refusal to pursue nuclear programme, seeks to recover its economy with the help of accessing Asian markets using the Chabahar Port.

Similarly, the NorthSouth Transport Corridor (NSTC), the sea, rail and road route to move freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, is another major dream project aimed to

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Applications are hereby invited from eligible candidates from indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland belonging to any Naga Tribes including Kuki, Kachari, Mikir and Garo Tribes for filling up the undermentioned post under the Department of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland, Kohima in the manner prescribed below :Sl. Name of No. of Educational Qualification / Experience Scale No. Post Vacancy of Pay i. B.Sc./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ M.Tech/ PG Diploma in Food Processing / Food Science & Technology from a recognized University/ Institution.

9300Shift 1. In-charge 1 ii. Preference will be given to those who have an experience 34800of minimum 5 years in dealing with matters related 4600 to food processing industries promotion/ schemes/ activities/ technical consultancy.

Age limits as on 05.01.2020 : Minimum – 21 years, Maximum – 35 years.

How to apply : Application in plain paper addressed to the Director of Industries & Commerce, Nagaland along with complete bio-data/CV and necessary documents are to be submitted personally at the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, High School Road, Kohima – 797001, Nagaland.

Note : 1. Only those candidates who possess the requisite qualification acquired from recognized university/institution and prescribed experience at the time of applying will be eligible to apply for the post.

2. Candidates must submit attested/self-attested photocopies of the following documents/ materials along with the application: a. HSLC/Matriculation/Equivalent Admit Card for proof of Date of Birth. No other certificates will be accepted for age proof. b. Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate, Scheduled Tribe Certificate. c. Proof of Educational Qualifications: Mark Sheets & Pass Certificates from Matriculation onwards. d. No Objection Certificate from the Head of Department/Public Undertaking to be furnished in case the applicant is an employee of the Government or Public Undertaking. e. Authorized experience certificate/office order/duty allocation order from concerned employer for proof of experience. f. Complete bio-data/curriculum vitae.

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7. Application received after the last date of submission shall be rejected.

8. No complaints will be entertained after the closing date.

9. List of the rejected applicants will be displayed in the Office Notice Board w.e.f. 22.01.2020.

10. Selection will be made through a written examination and interview.

11. Candidates may collect the syllabus during office hours.

12. Any further information/notification in respect to this recruitment will be made in the local dailies. Hence, the candidates are advised to check the local dailies from time to time.

Sd/(Lithrongla G. Chishi), IAS Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Industries & Commerce Department, Kohima, Nagaland.

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Qassem Soleimani, center, attending a meeting in Tehran, Iran. (File)

benefit both India and Iran economically. Around five million Indians live in the Iran which holds huge religious and cultural influence over the Shia population (16 to 25 million) in India.

“The attack by the US on IRGC commander can destablize the entire Middle East and it will hurt India’s relations with Iran. It is not good for us because we will need to evacuate our

citizens. Oil prices will go up and remittances will go down. We stand to lose a lot,” a senior Indian diplomat who didn’t want to be quoted told IANS. Even as the US has exempted New Delhi from the conditions of the sanctions it has imposed on Iran, Tehran’s oil supplies to India has shrunk while American oil imports have risen significantly. India is also relying on imports from Iraq.

Given the grave provocation, Iran has been threatening to retaliate against the US strike, which it called “state terrorism” in its official statement at the UN. “Republic of Iran reserves all of its rights under international law to take

necessary measures in this regard in particular in exercising its inherent right to self defence,” Iranian Permanent Representative Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi at the UN said.

It is “self evident that the US shall bear full responsibility for all consequences”, Iran has threatened.

As the situation escalates in the Middle East, both the US and Iran are likely to pressurize their respective allies to abandon transactional approach to international relations.

“India may have to pick a side this time. But not standing by Iran will cause it more harm than good,” an official in the Indian embassy at Tehran said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXx NO. 28 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

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Changing weather

t continues to be the coldest winter ever in India in several decades with the mercury plummeting below 6° C in several cities where the level used to be around 10º C. Delhi shivered bitterly with its, coldest winter since 1901. Previously, in 1930, the minimum temperature touched a record dip to 0 degrees. As per the records, in December 2019 Delhi recorded 18 consecutive 'cold days', the maximum after 17 cold days in December 1997. This December-January is the second coldest weather in 119 years sweeping across western and northern India has led to dense fog, killing at least six people and disrupting many parts of the country, including the capital New Delhi. Winters in western and northern India have become colder in recent years, which experts say is due to climate change and rapid urbanization, and it is common in Delhi to see families sleeping on pavements and railway platforms, and under flyovers. Whether is pertains to melting of snow and glaciers or as the current bitter winter chill, it is quite evident, that the weather pattern during the decades, has been unpredictable. There were reports of unusual chill in many states, while it snowed in states like Punjab and Uttarkhand .

Even south India, the hottest region of the country, experienced the bitterest cold in almost hundred years. Even in the north east and in particular several parts of Nagaland, the winter this year is perhaps among the coldest. If the winter rains arrives late, the winter chill has not shown any sign of becoming warmer as expected by the end of January. The unusually cold December this year could just be another instance of extreme climates becoming more and more frequent, a result of climate change. Across the world, the frequency and intensity of both heat waves and cold waves have increased in the last few years. Extreme cold temperatures, rainfall and intense fog in the months of December and January are not something new for north and northwest India. However, this December, north India has been feeling the cold much more than earlier. Every year, in the second half of December and the first half of January, temperatures routinely drop to 2-4°C at some point of the day in many places in north and northwest India. In December, the maximum daily temperature does not rise beyond 16-18°C in most of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. The intensity of the cold also depends on the amount of snowfall that happens in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and nearby areas. Merely taking note of the phenomenon will not arrest its retreat.

The contribution by the rapid rise in the number of vehicles each year has only compounded the problems of global warming along with rise in refrigerators and air conditioners. Nagaland, like most of the states, need to take a very serious look at pollution of the environment by vehicle emissions. The contributory factors on abnormal weather patterns are varies and many. It is therefore important to make citizens aware of their roles and once this is achieved, perhaps even choice of environmental friendly products would become a necessity.

DailyDevotion Why Can I Not Follow You Now?

Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You now?" —John 13:37 There are times when you can’t understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, and appears to be unresponsive, don’t fill it with busyness, just wait. The time of waiting may come to teach you the meaning of sanctification— to be set apart from sin and made holy— or it may come after the process of sanctification has begun to teach you what service means.

Never run before God gives you His direction. If you have the slightest doubt, then He is not guiding.

Whenever there is doubt— wait.

At first you may see clearly what God’s will is— the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, or something else you feel is distinctly God’s will for you to do. But never act on the impulse of that feeling. If you do, you will cause difficult situations to arise which will take years to untangle. Wait for God’s timing and He will do it without any heartache or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.

Peter did not wait for God. He predicted in his own mind where the test would come, and it came where he did not expect it. “I will lay down my life for Your sake.” Peter’s statement was honest but ignorant. “Jesus answered him, ‘…the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’ ” (John 13:38). This was said with a deeper knowledge of Peter than Peter had of himself. He could not follow Jesus because he did not know himself or his own capabilities well enough. Natural devotion may be enough to attract us to Jesus, to make us feel His irresistible charm, but it will never make us disciples.

Natural devotion will deny Jesus, always falling short of what it means to truly follow Him.

Quotes

Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. ~ Steve Jobs

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

Post-mortem

Career in Fashion Industry Trump’s strike against Soleimani is a gambit and a gamble M

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he American drone strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani, commander of Iran's Quds Force, is a devastating blow to the Revolutionary Republic. It is also the first major step in Donald Trump's political comeback. Whether or not Iran tries to retaliate, the chances of a second term for President Trump have just risen significantly.

Far more than the death of the self-styled "Caliph" and founder of Islamic State, Abu Bakr alBaghdadi, in his Syrian bolthole, this bold assassination of a deadly enemy of the United States in Baghdad Airport is both a gambit and a gamble. It will force Iran to reconsider its imperial designs in the region. Without the mastermind who extended Tehran's control from Damascus to Yemen, the mullahs' regime suddenly looks exposed.

Yet Soleimani was also the personal favourite of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Short of eliminating the Ayatollah himself, it is difficult to imagine a more direct attack on the Iranian clerical establishment. Soleimani's Quds Force is a corps of the allpowerful Revolutionary Guards, who act like a state within a state in Iran and answer only to the Supreme Leader, not the elected president. The fact that Khamenei has declared three days of national mourning for the dead general reinforces the gravity of his loss.

How could the Iranians hit back at the US and its allies? In Israel there will be nervousness about Hezbollah, the terrorist militia which controls Lebanon and answers to Tehran. It has some 10,000 missiles at its disposal, targeted at the Jewish state - enough to overwhelm even the formidable Iron Dome defence system. But the Israel Defence Force (IDF) has been preparing for such an eventuality for years. If Israeli intelligence suggests that Iran is

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indeed mobilising Hezbollah, the IDF won't wait to be attacked. It will destroy the missiles on the ground in a pre-emptive strike.

More likely is that Iran will step up its proxy war in Yemen, where Houthi rebels threaten the pro-Saudi government. Among US allies in the region, Saudi Arabia has a less impressive military record and its monarchical government less legitimacy than Israel's. The Kingdom's chief minister, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud (MBS), has damaged his own prestige in the West both by hs conduct of the war in Yemen and by the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi journalist and dissident. Whereas the Trump administration stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel, its attitude to Saudi Arabia under MBS is more ambiguous. In the past, Iran has shown itself quite capable of exploiting divisions in the Western camp and among the Sunni Arabs.

But the most obvious method of Iranian retaliation against the US is a return to international terrorism. Soleimani was killed, Washington says, because he is responsible for the deaths of some 250 US service personnel in Iraq, mainly victims of roadside bombs during the Shiite uprising more than a decade ago. He has been a thorn in the side of American troops and diplomats for more than two decades. Most recently, Soleimani is suspected of directing attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad.

That is why the arrival of the Quds commander in the Iraqi capital prompted President Trump to issue the order to kill him. The murder in 2012 of the US Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, in Benghazi was a humiliation for the Obama administration and especially for Hillary Clinton, then Secretary of State. Trump has sworn never to allow such a

disaster for American prestige to be repeated. Hence the White House has presented the strike against Soleimani as a deterrent against aggression by Iran.

It is too soon to know how taking out Iran's most able general will play with the American public.

But the likelihood is that most voters will support the President. The strike on Soleimani's convoy was a bolt from the blue, well-executed and without loss of American life.

It was a powerful reminder that no attack on US forces or act of terrorism will go unpunished. Trump knows that Ayatollah Khamenei will seek to avenge this blow by embroiling him in another of the "endless wars" from which this President promised to extricate the US. Yet so far Trump has avoided the casualties that alienated public opinion. He prefers to use the latest military technology to damage his country's enemies.

It is no coincidence that the President faces an impeachment trial in the Senate. This decisive action will solidify support among Republicans and many Democrats, too, will see it as justifiable on grounds of national security.

If Trump's popularity rises in the wake of a conflict with Iran, impeachment could prove to be a costly mistake by Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats.

Iran has been at war with the West, more or less openly, for forty years. The apocalyptic ideology that has been part of the bloody legacy of the Iranian revolution will easily accommodate this latest defeat in its twisted narrative.

General Soleimani will join the martyrology of Shiite extremism.

But the reality is that the Iranian people desperately need to be liberated from the ayatollahs. It is just possible that the death of the most feared of their military henchmen will hasten the process of that liberation.

Daniel Johnson

Ramping up corporate growth

he need for private investment by the corporate sector to provide impetus to the economy is of great interest and debate in India, given the clamour for significantly more private investment on the back of the corporate tax cuts by the government in the last calendar year. However, unfettering the corporates and allowing each agent to play its role in capital allocation decisions is essential in the grand scheme of things. The robust health of the corporate sector and the consequent advantages of a healthy investment environment are dependent on three major factors: the ability for and of firms to make optimal capital allocation decisions, an environment of efficient corporate governance standards and a regulatory framework that facilitates business.

While the counsel for routing excess capital from the corporate tax cuts to new investments commends itself, it is vital to ensure that at the firm level, new investments in the firm are indeed required. A corporate with excess capital has several choices, including that of reducing debt, investing in new capacity, share buybacks and accumulating the capital. Investing in new capacity is not necessarily always the best option from this range. The need to boost investments in India cannot be overemphasised, but the focus must not shift from increasing productive investments. Mainly, while one hopes that the corporate tax cuts delivered last year lead to new private investments, the investments must not be at the cost of efficient capital allocation. Therefore, at the level of each business, the management concerned must decide to ensure the most productive capital allocation.

Essentially, this means that for those companies which have generated ad-

ditional capital following the tax cuts, they have to make choices about what to do with the excess capital, subject to the nature of the industry, the debt-level of the company and the demand of the product. For certain companies, new private investment may make sense, while for others reducing debt to shore up the balance sheet may be the most prudent decision. Regardless of what strategy the company adopts, the only criteria that should matter for the long-run health of the Indian economy is that companies choose the approach best suited for their circumstances.

There is little point in a company expanding capacity in the face of excess capacity.

Capacity expansion, when not required, will lead to more of the same issues that the Indian economy faced, especially, over the second half of the last decade. Primarily, exuberant capacity expansion when not required, led to assets that failed to deliver returns commensurate with the risk undertaken. For the overall wellbeing and growth of the economy, capacity expansion must ideally occur when most required due to relatively higher capacity utilisation rates. A glance at the capacity utilisation numbers released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows a utilisation level of 73.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2019. This number was up at 83.20 per cent back in the first quarter of 2011.

One would assume that the excess capital with the private sector will head for expanding capacity as the utilisation rates inch higher.

In the larger picture, allowing corporates, both large and small, to operate in an environment where they make the optimal capital decisions at a firm level is crucial for the robust health of the economy.

Corporates must focus significantly more on creating

sturdy balance sheets that can withstand the ebb and flow of the economic cycle.

Another pillar of economic growth is high corporate governance standards across the board. The efficient flow of capital in the economy and across corporate balance sheets is as dependent on optimal capital allocation decisions as it is upon maintaining the highest corporate governance standards. While India over the years has improved the corporate governance standards, issues around poor accounting standards and credit rating misses did mar the picture at the end of the last decade. It is essential that, moving forward, both companies and regulators strive to improve the standards to facilitate more efficient capital flow.

Additionally, the stability of the regulatory regime must be guaranteed. While this is agreed upon by everybody, the ability to ensure that regulatory changes make economic sense is essential. Mainly, effective regulation must not only be efficient in improving the regulatory standards but must also be practical in enforcement and usage. Ensuring a "practical" regulatory environment is as important as maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

As India moves ahead and the Indian economy continues to formalise, corporates, both large and small, will have a significant role to play in the economy as investors, employers and capital generators.

Allowing them a long-term horizon to make capital allocation decisions with the highest corporate governance standards in a stable regulatory environment will be a significant driver of further economic growth.

Taponeel Mukherjee taponeel.mukherjee@development-tracks.com (IANS)

any students dream to choose fashion as their career. When we talk about fashion it is not only limited to fashion shows but it is one of the most creative professions. When we talk about fashion as career then we have to talk about fashion design, textile design, leather design, etc. All this together makes the fashion industry.

Many players including global players in the fashion industry are not looking forward to 2020 and beyond as gloom appears to be the Indian market. The McKinsey Global Fashion Index forecasts that fashion industry revenue growth will slow further in 2020, down to 3-4 per cent, slightly below predicted growth for 2019. The most optimistic region is Asia that China and India. Despite the current slowdown in the economy, the Indian clothing market is expected to be worth $53.7 billion in 2020, making it the sixth largest globally, according to the fourth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company.

There are many advantages in India related to fashion .Rise in income levels is expected to drive demand in textile industry. And similarly growth in building and construction will continue to raise demand for non-clothing textiles. India has an abundant availability of raw materials such as cotton, wool, silks and jute. 100 per cent FDI (automatic route) is allowed in the Indian textile sector. To boost exports, free trade with ASEAN is allowed.

Huge investments are being made by government under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) and Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme to encourage more private equity and to train work force. These factors bring more opportunities for students who are planning to choose fashion as their career.

Courses in leading institute like National Institute of Fashion Technology ( NIFT) include Bachelor of Design in Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design and Fashion Design.

In the master level course it provides courses like Master of Design, Master of Fashion Technology and Master of Fashion Management. There are many other institutes in the country that offers similar courses and also different diplomas and advanced diplomas.

Admission in leading institutes is through All India Entrance test which are conducted in all leading cities of the country.

Students after passing out senior secondary may appear for the entrance for bachelor courses and for post graduation diplomas minimum qualification is graduation. This year’s NIFTS’ entrance for UG and PG course would be held on 19th January and results would be declared by February / March this year. NIFTS’s campuses are in New Delhi, Patna, Shillong, Kolkata, Mumbai, Raebareli, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, etc. Students may prepare well to get admission in these campuses. Coaching institutes are there to guide and mentor the aspirants.

I wish our readers a great year ahead in 2020. Let this year be a year of success for our students and aspirants looking for placement. I wish parents and guardians equally take interest in career planning of students so that we can make a vibrant future for all of us. Wishing all our readers Happy New Year! Keep reading and do send feedback and queries .

Ranjan K Baruah (Ranjan K Baruah is a career mentor, skill trainer and motivational speaker and can be reached at bkranjan@gmail.com or 8473943734 for any career related queries)

Diligence in personal and professional life

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igilence is an important aspect of personal as well as professional life. It helps in achieving goals and leaves an impressive impression on others.

Let us discuss its importance in detail.

The habit of being persistent and making hard-working effort in your work or duties may be a painful activity, but, undergoing a significant change it brings you impressive achievements eventually. Not only does it cause you to achieve your goals but it also makes a favorable impression on others.

In this way, the activity which was thought to be painful turns out to be fruitful.

Whatever it may be, a field of knowledge, interest or activity, if you make persistent efforts with hard work toward the accomplishment of your goals, they are not to be futile at all. Of course, in one way or another, your efforts are to be duly acknowledged. That’s the blessing of this quality, which is diligence.

As is patience, diligence is a virtue. A diligent person is he who shows persistent and hardworking effort in doing something.

In this way, diligence may rather be regarded as a combination of both hard work and patience because being persistent requires patience. It is also one of the most important attributes of a person. It is a heavenly gift that

has been endowed upon a person.

One must therefore feel privileged to have got it.

Diligence is needed in all spheres of life as it is one of the key ingredients for success. Those who use the sheer power of diligence, succeed in their goals surely. If you are a student, you can make yourself successful in your studies on the basis of your diligence. If you are an employee, diligence causes you to be regarded as an asset to your organization and leading you toward the excellence eventually, diligence does not only delight you but it also does to your owners keeping you in their good books always. Making a good career or career move or craving for career development requires one hundred percent commitment and in order to stay committed you must be diligent.

To sum up, one must remind oneself of the drawbacks or downsides of sitting idle. An idle person is known as good-for-nothing.

There is no real pleasure in sitting idle but it is idle pleasures. One therefore needs to be active to keep all his relating matters activated.

Diligence refers to being persistent and making hard work effort in doing something. As it goes in this proverb that emphasizes the importance of diligence, “A wandering dog is better than a lion lying down”.

(Career & Education)

Reader’s Post Sir,

Check the speed

There is a need to do regular checking on two wheelers especially bikes manned by young people. Firstly, some of them do not possess the requisite driving license and secondly, they have a habit of cutting through traffic at full speed. You can see many young bikers doing the dangerous jig on the streets as they zip pass. It is very dangerous for them and also for the pedestrians who have to scurry away to safety. Traffic police need to do thorough checking every now and then and even stop dangerously speeding bikes before they land up as casualties.

Lanukumzuk Ao, Circular Road Dimapur

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

national/state

K’taka BJP MLA threatens those protesting CAA Bengaluru, Jan 4 (PTI): A case was registered against BJP MLA Somashekar Reddy on Saturday for alleged provocative speech targeting those protesting the CAA even as an agitation was staged in Ballari and opposition Congress petitioned the state police chief seeking stern action against him.

The MLA was booked a day after his controversial remarks at a pro-CAA demonstration in Ballari asking those opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act to think of the ‘consequences’ if the majority community members hit the streets against them, police said.

A delegation of Congress leaders led by former CM Siddaramaiah submitted a memorandum against the MLA in the state DGP office here and demanded that he be booked for ‘sedition’. A large gathering of people in Ballari held a protest against the provocative speech and have submitted a memorandum seeking action. I have told them FIR has already been registered

Somashekar Reddy

and inquiry will be conducted and further action taken, Ballari Superintendent of Police C K Baba said.

Speaking to reporters he said, the case was registered based on the complaint by a local Congress committee member and investigation was on. The Case is against the legislator and organisers, for provocative speech, he added in response to a question.

Addressing the demonstration in support of the controversial citizenship law, the MLA had said If you do any nakra (drama).... then if 100% people come, understand what will be your situation. Congress

bevkoofs (idots) are lying to you, believing them you are coming on streets. “We are 80%, you are 17%, if we react, what will be your situation. Be careful., he had warned. Speaking to reporters after submitting the memorandum, Siddaramaiah alleged Somashekar Reddy made the speech with an intention to instigate communal violence.

“Somashekar Reddy has spoken out what is BJPs mindset. His speech was directed against a particular community, he said adding the protests against CAA and National Register of Citizens was not limited to any religion.

Accusing Reddy of speaking against the Constitution, Siddaramaiah maintained it amounted to sedition and police should have registered a suo-motu case and arrested him. “Im not sure under what sections they have booked him, he should be booked for sedition, as it is a serious offence and be arrested immediately, this is what we have asked police, he said.

Sena minister quits govt over cabinet post MUMBAI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): The Shiv Sena’s Abdul Sattar, who sources said had quit the Maharashtra government earlier today after failing to get a cabinet berth, surfaced this evening but would neither confirm nor deny reports of his resignation, reports NDTV. Instead, Mr Sattar, who was made Minister of State, said he would only speak after meeting party leader and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai tomorrow. The politician, who was earlier with the Congress, left to join the Shiv Sena shortly before Assembly polls in October.

“I will meet Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai tomorrow and then I will speak,” Abdul Sattar told reporters in Aurangabad, after having been incognito the whole day. Mr Sattar is expected to meet the Chief Minister at ‘Matoshree’, the Thackeray family’s residence, at 12.30 pm, according to party leader Arjun Khotkar.

Earlier his son, Sameer Sattar, refused to comment and told news agency ANI he had no information. “It

Abdul Sattar (File)

would be better to wait and watch,” he said.

Sena leaders have dismissed reports that Abdul Sattar’s resignation is linked to his not being given a cabinet berth. Senior party leader Sanjay Raut said the matter would be resolved after Chief Minister Thackeray speaks to Mr Sattar, who is the MLA from Sillod in Aurangabad district.

“Whenever cabinet expansion is taken up, some leaders are left disappointed over not getting the position of their choice. But they should understand that this is a government of the Maha Vikas Agadi and not Shiv Sena,” he said, adding Mr Sattar had been included “even though he came from outside”.

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‘Million March’ in Hyderabad against CAA HYDERABAD, JAN 4 (IANS): Thousands of people participated in a massive march here on Saturday to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

The ‘Million March’ against CAA, National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) drew huge crowds from twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and surrounding districts.

Roads around Indira Park in the heart of the city were teeming with thousands of men, women and children carrying Indian flags, banners and placards and raising slogans against Narendra Modi government.

The protest organised

by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising 40 Muslim and Dalit organisations brought traffic to halt on the main roads at Indira Park and Hussain Sagar lake, which connect the twin cities.

Citizens from various walks of life joined hands to participate in the march, so far the biggest protest against the CAA in Hyderabad.Traders, lawyers, software engineers, other pro-

Preventing violence biggest challenge... 2 pilots killed in air crash due to fog in MP NSCN (IM) issued a letter accusing me of siding with the Assam Rifles. I was disturbed by the episode, but the NSCN (IM) issued a public apology, saying they have faith in the office of the ceasefire monitoring group.

TW: You have the critical task of taking the concerns of the Naga insurgent groups to the Union home ministry. What are the grievances of these outfits?

Chauhan: New Delhi conducts meetings with the Naga insurgent groups every three to six months. These groups have not had a meeting with the MHA since April 2019. This is because Nagaland Governor R.N. Ravi is holding discussions with them.

There are a host of unresolved issues which these groups have conveyed. I have also explained to them the reasons behind the seeming inactivity on the part of the government of India.

TW: What steps are being

Twitterati make fun of Kiran Bedi over NASA recording New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, a former IPS officer, became the butt of Twitterati jokes on Saturday after she tweeted that NASA recording of the sound of sun was in fact ‘’Om’’ chant. She wrote at @thekiranbedi: “NASA recorded sound of sun -- Sun chants Om.” The post got 5.6K retweets and 17.7K likes, and as many as 472.6K views.

One user remarked: “Wrong. The Sun said NaMo NaMo. You should’’ve checked the UNESCO version along with the NASA version.”

A post read: “And we thought you were intelligent.” One user posted a picture of Kiran Bedi with Sadhguru Jaggi who was trolled a few days ago after he posted his support on Citizenship Amendment Act. He commented: “This

picture can be provided.”

A Twitter user reminded the former bureaucrat about the Indian Constitution’’s Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) that says that it shall be the duty of every citizens of India to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

Another wondered aloud: “We don’’t know how you cleared the Civil Services exams. We are ashamed....”

A user posted a clip of a well known stand-up comic who talked about the celestial hum which many claim to be Om chant.

A post read: “I consider this tweet by you as one of the best jokes of the millennium. The saffron brigade is successful in brainwashing learned people like you.”

One user commented: “Once upon a time this lady was a hero to many. What a disgrace now!”

taken to end the extortion by the insurgent groups?

Chauhan: Everyone is waiting for a final solution so that this extortion menace can stop. Unfortunately, the ceasefire ground rules only ban extortion. The groups maintain that they are a revolutionary movement, and that the people give them legitimate taxes. In the 18 months I have been here, I have not received any first information report registered against it.

TW: How soon do you think the Naga peace accord should be signed?

Chauhan: It is difficult for me to be in Mr Ravi’s shoes. My job is to deal with the local problems that arise day to day with the armed insurgent groups. Mr Ravi is dealing with the larger issues.

There are geopolitical factors that come into play. But the whole of Nagaland is hoping for a resolution soon.

Bhopal, Jan 4 (IANS): A Cessna training aircraft crashed in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar town during night flying on Friday.

The mishap occurred at 9.30 p.m.

The aircraft of the Chimes Aviation Academy had taken off at around 8.35 p.m.

The crash took place in a field 300 meters from the runway due to dense fog.

According to Superintendent of Police, Sagar, Amit Sanghi, instructor pilot Ashok Makwana (58) and trainee pilot Piyush Chandel (28) died on the spot. Both belonged to Mumbai.

The cockpit of the aircraft was badly damaged and the pilots were trapped in it.

They were extricated after a struggle and rushed to a private hospital in Sagar where they were declared dead.

Leader of the opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Gopal Bhargava, offered condolences to the victims. “I have received the news about the plane crash at Dhana in my Assembly constituency.

I offer condolences to the relatives and friends of the dead. May God give them courage and strength in this hour of grief,” Bhargava said.

Chief Minister Kamal Nath also

CAA: Court grants bail to Sadaf Jafar, Darapuri and others L U C K N OW, J A N 4 (IANS): A sessions court in Lucknow on Saturday granted bail to 12 persons including social activist Sadaf Jafar and former IPS officer S.R. Darapuri in connection with the violence and arson during the protests over the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The court granted bail to the 12 persons on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 each, who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the violence during protests in the state capital on December 19.

Speaking to IANS, Amir Naqvi, advocate for the arrested people said, “The court granted them bail with a surety of Rs 50,000 each.”

Naqvi said the court also asked all the people

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associate of Salim Parray, a top terrorist of Lashkare-Taiba.

“Dar is an associate of Salim Parray, who is top terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in North Kashmir, and earlier escaped from an encounter in which a Pakistani terrorist of Lashkar outfit was killed at Kulan Ganderbal on November 12, 2019,” said a senior police officer.

Dar was planning to carry out attack on some security force establishment.

He was caught alive in an operation launched on Fri-

“The real issues are economy, education and health and not Hindu-Muslim, Pakistan and NRC,” read a banner.

“CAA is discriminatory against Muslims. We will not accept it,” said Syed Sajid, a student participating in the march “CAA is not the only issue. The government is going to start NPR which is nothing but the first step towards NRC,” said Zohra Begum, a housewife, holding the national flag.

“Our ancestors decided to remain in India on a call given by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. This is our country. We were born here and will die here,” said another protester.

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Wanted LeT terrorist nabbed from Srinagar, J&K New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): A terrorist belonging to a Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba was arrested from Srinagar in J&K on Saturday morning.

The 23-year-old terrorist Nissar Ahmad Dar, who hails from Wahab Parray Mohalla at Hajin, was active for the last few years and is a categorised terrorist in security establishment’s data base. He was in the wanted list of security forces.

He is involved in eight cases, seven in 2016 and one

expressed grief over this accident. He tweeted, “My condolences to the family of the dead. May God grant them the power to bear this sorrow.”

Most of the districts of the state including Gwalior Chambal division are in the grip of dense fog.

fessional, students, activists and house wives converged at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park where police had made elaborate security arrangements.

Shops and business establishments were closed in parts of Hyderabad as the businessmen and traders turned out to participate in the march. Several educational institutions had also declared a holiday.

The participants were raising slogans like ‘Inquilab zindabad’, ‘Tanashahi nahi chalegi’, and ‘we reject NRC’. They were carrying banners and placards with slogans like “We will die but not accept CAA, NRC and NPR” and “United against hate”.

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Once their antecedents are verified, appropriate compensation and jobs will be offered.

TW: There was a recent standoff between the NSCN (I-M) and the Assam Rifles. The Naga outfit accused you of siding with the Assam Rifles, but later apologised. What was their allegation?

Chauhan: When the Assam Rifles was carrying out searches at the unauthorised camps, they caught an important cadre of the NSCN (I-M). They searched his house, but did not find any weapons. I wanted to know all the facts of the case before reacting.

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Citizens from various walks of life take part in the march, against CAA in Hyderabad, Saturday.

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Dar is being interrogated, the officer added.

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Kolkata, Jan 4 (PTI): UCO Bank on Saturday said it has recovered Rs 800-900 crore from four large stressed accounts in the December quarter. The accounts comprise those of RattanIndia Power, Essar Steel, Ruchi Soya and Prayagraj Power, a top official of the state-owned lender said.

RattanIndia Power had a one-time settlement of Rs 6,574 crore debt outside NCLT, under the RBI’s Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets.

“We recovered Rs 800900 crore from four important accounts in the December quarter...,” UCO Bank MD and CEO, A K Goel, said. He, however, did not disclose the bank’s exposure in these accounts and the quantum of writeback after recovery.

Meanwhile, Goel said the 45-day loan carnival begining January 6 is expected to see sanctions of around Rs 4,000 crore.

“We have set a target of Rs 2,700 crore retail and Rs 1,300 crore SME loans in the carnival,” he said.

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profit figures for the current financial year, the US strike on a senior Iranian general might have jeopardized such hopes.

projection by CAPA South Asia, an aviation consultant, that the airline operators in India will end the year posting profits in their books to the extent of $500 million (Rs 3,561 crore) to $700 million (RS 4,985 crore). This was based on the crude prices being quoted at between $60 and $65 a barrel.

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ports Livemint. ATF forms a large component in the cost structure in the aviation business and even a slight variation can affect the profitability of the airlines.

There has been an increase in the prices by around 4% internationally, just soon after Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issuing a statement that the killing of the general will be avenged.

According to a Business Standard report, state oil marketing companies have increased prices of ATF by 2.6% from January 1. “A kilolitre of jet fuel now costs Rs 64,423 and on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it amounts to a 10 per cent price hike,” the report states.

There was an earlier

capital infusion of Rs 3,800 crore which was later increased by Rs 560 crore.

Indian Overseas Bank is under the Prompt Corrective Action framework of the Reserve Bank of India. The bank has reported widening of net loss to Rs 2,253.64 crore for the quarter ending September 2019.

The Prompt Corrective Action framework comes into force when banks breach the three key regulatory points namely capital to risk weighted assets ratio, net non-performing assets and return on assets.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has received capital infusion of Rs 4,360 crore from the government.

In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges, the bank said it has received the amount as contribution of the government in preferential allotment of equity shares during the financial year 2019-20 as government’s investment.

The bank had said it would receive capital infusion of Rs 4,360 crore from government in the current financial year for meeting the regulatory norms.

Last year, the Finance Ministry had announced

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and Mastercard, while extending state-sponsored subsidies for the deployment of the payment infrastructure in remote localities.

“The PSBs which are the largest issuers of RuPay cards will be put in a disadvantageous position resulting in sizeable loss to them.

Any changes in MDR waiver should be extended to all networks, viz - RuPay, Visa & MasterCard to ensure a level playing field,” SBI said in its December 28 letter, addressed to the revenue secretary. SBI and NPCI did not respond to emails seeking comment until press time Friday.

The gover nment is watching the unfolding situation in the light of feedback from the stakeholders, officials with direct knowledge of the matter told ET. It is

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Saturday said the RBI has permitted lenders to extend the rehabilitation benefits applicable to the borrowers affected by disturbance/events in the union territory of J&K. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the banks to extend the rehabilitation benefits applicable to the borrowers affected by disturbance/events in the UT of J&K as per master directions on relief measures by the banks in areas affected by natural calamities,” Jammu and Kashmir Bank said in a filing to the BSE. The bank, it said, has accordingly initiated the process to implement rehabilitation package to its borrowers.

“This is in continuation to our letter...dated 5th November, 2019 regarding seeking a special dispensation addressing the issue of temporary asset impairment due to prevailing situation in J&K since August 5, 2019 from the RBI,” the filing said.

On August 5, the Centre had abrogated Article 370 provisions that gave special status to J-K and bifurcated the erstwhile state into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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and UPI, the support could be about Rs 2,000 crore for FY21, NPCI estimates.

Referring to the December 30 notification making RuPay and UPI zerocost, NPCI said in a letter addressed to the cabinet secretary that it put the homegrown instruments in “serious disadvantage compared to International Card Schemes (ICS) as banks (especially, private sector that constitute 50% of the market share) will prefer issuance of ICS over RuPay”.

“We also envisage impact on new merchant onboarding and players may discourage UPI and RuPay as payment options,” it added.

SBI, in a letter to the Department of Financial Services, has asked the government to widen the scope of MDR waiver to all card networks, including Visa

a mechanism to reimburse banks and payment companies for losses incurred while processing transactions, they said.

The gover nment is also considering setting up an Acceptance Development Fund, in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s Committee of Deepening of Digital Payments recommendation, wherein a pooled regulatory fund would be used to incentivise the growth of payment infrastructure in rural India, one of the officials said.

MDR is the fee accrued by banks, and is generally levied from the merchants processing the transactions.

The cur rent MDR charges are capped at 0.6% of card-based transactions for payments over Rs 2,000.

The costs of MDR below Rs 2,000 for banks are borne by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Long-standing projects such as the National Common Mobility Cards, RuPay credit cards and RuPay globalisation could also be impacted if the government doesn’t provide any relief, NPCI said in another letter addressed to the secretaries at the finance ministry, economic affairs department, MeitY, as well as an RBI executive director.

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SBI and other state-run banks are the main issuers of the RuPay card and their worry is that the government decision to scrap the processing charge on transactions with the card would cause them a revenue loss.

According to NPCI, this would disincentivise banks to issue RuPay cards and they would instead prefer international rivals of the home-grown payment gateway.

NPCI, in recent letters to officials in the finance ministry and the cabinet secretary, has asked the government to keep RuPay out of the zero-merchant discount rate (MDR) scheme. On UPI transactions, which too have been made cost free for merchants processing digital payments from January 1, it asked the government to devise a mechanism to compensate banks for the revenue lost. If the government were to compensate for the revenue loss on both RuPay

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Iraqis mourn slain Iranian General Thousands march in Baghdad; chant ‘death to America’ BAGHDAD, JAN 4 (AFP): Thousands of Iraqis chanting “Death to America” on Saturday mourned an Iranian commander and others killed in a US drone attack that sparked fears of a regional proxy war between Washington and Tehran.

The killing of Iran’s Major General Qasem Soleimani on Friday was the most dramatic escalation yet in spiralling tensions between Iran and the United States, which pledged to send thousands more troops to the region.

Iraqi political leaders and clerics attended the mass ceremony to honour 62-year-old Soleimani and the other nine victim of the pre-dawn attack on Baghdad international airport, including Iraqi paramilitary chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

US President Donald Trump said Friday he had decided to “terminate” Iran’s military mastermind to prevent an “imminent” attack on US diplomats and troops. “We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war,” he insisted.

But the strike -- which killed four more Iranian Guards and five members of Iraq’s Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network

In this image made from a video, mourners gather for a funeral procession for Gen. Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad Saturday. (PTI/AP)

-- infuriated Iran, whose ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, called it an “act of war” by its arch-enemy.

O n S a t u r d ay, t h e Hashed said a new strike had hit a convoy of their forces north of Baghdad, with Iraqi state media blaming the US. But US-led coalition spokesman Myles Caggins denied involvement, telling AFP: “There was no American or coalition strike.”

Mass ceremonies started in Baghdad Saturday for Soleimani -- a veteran military figure revered as a hero by many in Iran and the region -- and the other victims of Friday’s attack.

Iraq’s caretaker premier

Adel Abdel Mahdi joined Muhandis associate Hadi alAmeri, Shiite cleric Ammar al-Hakim, former PM Nuri al-Maliki and other pro-Iran figures in large crowds accompanying the coffins.

The coffins were first brought to a revered Shiite shrine in northern Baghdad, where thousands of mourners chanted “Death to America!” Dressed in black, they waved white Hashed flags and massive portraits of Iranian and Iraqi leaders, furiously calling for “revenge”.

The crowds headed south to a point near the Green Zone, the high-security district home to government offices and foreign embassies, including

China removes its top official in HK

BEIJING, JAN 4 (PTI): China replaced its top official in Hong Kong on Saturday, days after President Xi Jinping expressed concern over the continued pro-democracy protests posing a major challenge to the ruling Communist party.

Wang Zhimin, the director of its liaison office in Hong Kong who coordinates between the local government of the former

British colony and the central government in Beijing, has been replaced, official media here reported.

Wang was replaced

by Luo Huining, the former party boss of Shaanxi province, in the first major reshuffle of the office since the city became embroiled in anti-government protests seven months ago.

Though Hong Kong is governed by beleaguered pro-Beijing Chief Execu-

tive, Carrie Lam, who so far failed to quell the protests which grew in intensity, much of responsibility over policy and planning has been coordinated by Wang.

China’s liaison office in Hong Kong, which is the symbol of Beijing’s authority, has also become a centre of pro-democracy protests where the protesters have burnt the Chinese flag.

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The remains will later be taken to the Shiite holy city of Najaf to the south, and the remains of the Guards will then be flown to Iran, which has declared three days of mourning.

As head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ foreign operations arm, Soleimani was a powerful figure domestically and oversaw wide-ranging Iranian involvement in regional power struggles.

Soleimani had long been considered a lethal foe

by Washington, with Trump saying he should have been killed “many years ago”.

Tehran has already named Soleimani’s deputy, Esmail Qaani, to replace him.

Pak denies attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib ISLAMABAD, JAN 4 (PTI): Pakistan on Friday rejected the media reports that the historic Gurdwara Nanakana Sahib in Lahore was desecrated in a mob attack, saying the birthplace of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak remains “untouched and undamaged” and the “claims of destruction” of one of the holiest Sikh shrines are “false”.

The Pakistan Foreign Office in a statement said the provincial authorities in the Punjab province have informed that there was a scuffle in the city of Nankana Sahib on Friday between two Muslim groups.

The altercation happened on a minor incident at a tea-stall and the district administration immediately intervened and arrested the accused, it said.

“Attempts to paint this incident as a communal issue are patently motivated.

Most importantly, the gurdwara remains untouched and undamaged. All insinuations to the contrary, particularly the claims of acts of ‘desecration and destruction’ and desecration of the holy place, are not only false but also mischievous,” the Foreign Office said.

The Foreign Office statement has come after some reports in the Indian media said that a mob attack had taken place at the shrine.

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Australian Prime Minister calls up reservists as fire threats escalate

SYDNEY, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Australia’s prime minister called up about 3,000 reservists on Saturday as the threat of wildfires escalated in at least three states, while strong winds and high temperatures were forecast to bring flames to populated areas including the suburbs of Sydney.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said 23 people had died in the wildfires so far this summer, including two in a blaze on a highway on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia state, the latest fatalities.

“We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,” Morrison said at a televised news conference. “In recent times, particularly over the course of the balance of this week, we have seen this disaster escalate to an entirely new level.” He also confirmed that his scheduled visits to India and Japan later this month have been postponed. He was due to visit India from Jan. 13 to 16 and Japan immediately afterward. Morrison came under fire for taking a family vacation in Hawaii as the wildfire crisis unfolded in December.

He said that the governor general had signed off on the calling up of reserves “to search and bring every possible capability to bear by deploying army brigades to fire-affected

Firefighters battles a fire near Bendalong, Australia, Friday.

communities.” Defense Minister Linda Reynolds said it was the first time that reservists had been called up “in this way in living memory and, in fact, I believe for the first time in our nation’s history.”

The government has committed 20 million Australian dollars ($14 million) to lease four fire-fighting aircraft for the duration of the crisis, and the helicopter-equipped HMAS Adelaide was deployed to assist evacuations from fire-ravaged areas.

The fire danger increased as temperatures rose to record levels across Australia on Saturday, surpassing 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) in Canberra, the capital, and reaching a record-high 48.9 C (120 F) in Penrith, in Sydney’s western suburbs.

As night approached, 3,600 firefighters were battling blazes across New

South Wales. Power was lost in some areas as fires downed transmissions lines, and residents were warned that the worst may be yet to come.

“We are now in a position where we are saying to people it’s not safe to move, it’s not safe to leave these areas,” state Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters. “We are in for a long night and I make no bones about that. We are still yet to hit the worst of it.” The deadly fire on Kangaroo Island broke containment lines Friday and was described as “virtually unstoppable” as it destroyed buildings and burned through more than 14,000 hectares (35,000 acres) of Flinders Chase National Park. While the warning level for the fire was reduced Saturday, the Country Fire Service said it was still a risk to lives and property.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We wish to acknowledge the prayers and many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone of our family, friends, neighbours well wishers and Churches who visited us during his illness, attended the overnight wake, the funeral service and escorted us to Kohima for the burial. Those family and friends who prepared for the burial at Kohima, of our beloved Daddy, Sobou Sekhose who left us on 14th December 2019.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Rev. Dr. Neikeduozo Paphino, Pastor, ACRC, Dimapur City.

2. Women Department, Youth Department, Deacons, leaders and members of Angami Christian Revival Church, Dimapur City.

3. Pastor and members, Garden Mission Church, Sovima.

4. Pastor Vichulie Kelio, Pastor, Kohima Village CRC and members of KVCRC. SOBOU SEKHOSE 5. Dr. Along Konyak, Dr. Neisavilie Nisa, Dr, 14th December 2019 Manong, Dr. Modesta, Dr. Imonenla, Dr. Avikuonuo and nurses and staff of ICU, Eden Hospital, Dimapur.

6. Baptist Mission Church, Kohima.

7. Pastor Sezo Yhome, Pastor Avilie Puro and Council of Christian Revival Churches, (Nagamese) 8. Angami Krotho, Burma Camp.

Though we are unable to mention every one of you individually, your generosity, kindness and contributions will ever remain in our hearts, you have helped ease the pain of our unbearable loss. It is our sincere prayer that our Lord’s grace always shine upon you and repay you richly.

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Lt. Tohoni Chishi Achumi.

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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Loving Wife, Children and Family.

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SHRI. LT. H. KIYESHE ACHUMI (RETD. PESHKAR, D.C. OFFICE) Date of Birth : 17.03.1938 – Date of Death : 28.12.2019 "Earth to earth; ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The Lord bless him and keep him, the Lord make his face to shine upon him and be gracious unto him and give him peace." Amen.

It is with deep sense of gratitude, we would like to thank each and every individual and different organizations who helped and aided us physically, financially, and most of all in your prayers during our dad's prolonged illness and till his death on the 28th Dec, 2019. We appreciate your kind gestures and deeds.

May God bless you all richly in return.

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Born on: 2nd May 1990 Died on: 17th December 2019 We the bereaved family members and relatives would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the Neigbours, Friends, Church, Fellowship, various Organizations and individual who stood with us at the sudden demise of our beloved Son LATE BEDUTA DOZO, who left us on 17 December 2019.

We regret our inability to thank and mention each and every individual's name, but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly for your kind deeds.

We convey our special gratitude to :1. Chakhesang Baptist Church, Kohima 2. CBCK, Ciezo Mepu Seikhazou 3. CBCK, Ciezo Mepu Keyake 4. Prayer Fellowship Nphiecha 5. Thüvopisü Baptist Church 6. Thüvopisü Student Union (TSU) 7. Thüvopisü Youth Association (TYA) 8. Thüvopisü Welfare Kohima 9. Thüvopisü Women Society Kohima 10. Thüvopisü Youth Association Kohima 11. Laka Lemi 12. Dosanumi Khel Thüvopisü 13. Owners and Staff of Vizo Lounge 14. Director and Staff of Bosco Academy for Skill and Employment (BASE) Dimapur 15. Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) 16. Mewi Hr. Sec. School Staff 17. Blacktie Management 18. Kitsubozou Friends, Kohima 19. Baptist High Friends (2007 Batch) Parents, Siblings and Family Members K-28

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Dearest Mom. Mourning was just another word in the dictionary, but after your death, it has become a way of life for us. We are nobody to question God's will, but it hurts that He called you so soon.

We love you and miss you so much mom.

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Loving, Husband, Children, In-laws and Grand Children.

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Born : 20-09-1972 – Died : 30-12-2019

We the bereaved family members would like to convey our heartiest gratitude to all those who stood by us during the brief illness and sudden demise of our beloved Late L. IMLISUNEP JAMIR (ABI) 7th NAP Bn. who left for his Heavenly abode on 30-12-2019. We offer our special thanks to friends, neighbours and well wishers who supported us physically, financially and spiritually during our darkest and saddest hour.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

UK music streaming sales in 2019 cross £1 bn mark for 1st time Late Michael Jackson’s accusers can now sue pop icon for sexual abuse M T usic streaming sales in the UK have crossed the £1 billion mark for first time ever.

According to yearend figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association, the UK saw a 7.1% rise in overall music spending in 2019.

Using Official Charts Company data as the basis for their reporting, ERA’s streaming numbers are estimates based on information provided by digital services and label trade income reported to BPI. ERA’s analysis of the British entertainment market showed a 17% fall in physical sales, which totalled £318 million.

Around a third of those sales were vinyl purchases, which grew 6.4% yearon-year to £97 million.

Meanwhile, download purchases fell 27% to just under £90 million.

Counteracting the decline was a 23% rise in streaming subscription sales, which crossed the £1 billion mark for the first time ever.

That’s four times as much as Brits spent on streaming music just five years ago. It’s also

31 times the level it was in 2010 when streaming sales totalled just £31 million.

With a 7.1% rise on 2018, the total recorded music spending in the UK across all formats was £1.4 billion last year.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e BPI’s annual report for 2019 found that a record 114 billion tracks were streamed in the UK last year and the equivalent of 154 million albums were purchased across all formats, up 7.5% on 2018.

Where BPI’s figures differ from ERA’s is that they measure music consumption levels, whereas ERA’s focus on retail spending in the UK. Looking back on the decade, ERA reports a 19.1% rise in music sales when comparing 2019’s figures to 2010. At the start of the decade total music spending in the UK was approximately £1.2 billion.

Physical made up the bulk of all music sales at the start of the decade with £872 million being

spent on CD and vinyl purchases.

Today’s total of £318 million represents a 63% drop. Download sales have fallen 68% over the same 10-year period. “[2019 marks] the end of one of the most tumultuous decades in UK entertainment history,” ERA CEO Kim Bayley said.

Crediting the innovation and investment of digital services and retailers with driving the transformation from a physical ownership market to one

of digital consumption, she added: “As more and more people sign up to streaming services, it obviously becomes a challenge to maintain the same rate of growth.

“But the fact is UK music fans spent £190 million more on subscription streaming services in 2019 than they did the year before – that’s more than twice the value of the entire vinyl market.”

Meanwhile, Spotify has revealed its biggest artists and songs of the last decade, with Drake and Ed Sheeran coming in as the most-streamed acts of the 2010s.

Drake and Sheeran hold the Number 1 and Number 2 spots respectively as the streaming platform’s most-listenedto acts of the last 10 years.

They’re followed by Post Malone, Ariana Grande and Eminem in the Top 5.

As for 2019, Sheeran reigns as the UK’s moststreamed act. This year’s biggest songs come from Lewis Capaldi‘s ‘Someone You Loved’ (Number 1) and Billie Eilish‘s ‘Bad Guy’ (Number 2).

(NME)

he two men, who have accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse when they were minors, can now sue the late pop idol’s corporate entities, MJJ Productions Inc and MJJ Ventures Inc. The California 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal on Friday revisited separate lawsuits filed by Wade Robson, 37, and James Safechuck, 41, who were featured in the controversial film, “Leaving Neverland”, which detailed the duo’s graphic allegations of sexual abuse by Jackson when they lived and traveled with him as children, reports usatoday.com.

“We look forward to sharing the facts of the terrible abuse of Safechuck and Robson with a jury,” said the accusers’ lead attorney, Vince Finaldi.

H oweve r, H owa r d Weitzman, a lawyer for Jackson’s estate, stated: “The Court of Appeal specifically did not address the truth of these false allegations”.

“We are confident that both lawsuits will be dismissed and that Michael Jackson will be vindicated once again,” Weitzman added.

According to complex. com, Robson filed in 2013 at age 30 and Safechuck filed his lawsuit in 2014 at age 36, but the cases were tossed due to a California law which states that such claims had to be filed before the plaintiff ’s 26th birthday.

The new California

law has extended the statute of limitations, allowing “claims of childhood sexual abuse against third-party nonperpetrators to be filed”, up until the victim’s 40th birthday, according to legal documents.

Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at age 50.

Kanye’s ‘Yeezus’ was originally titled ‘Thank God for Drugs’ 3rd edition of TaFMA Open House Longleng held T

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he third edition of Open House Longleng powered by TaFMA was held on January 2 at Anghya Resto, Longleng.

The artistes who performed at the event were Lungthah, guitarist of Discipline of Love Band, Chinglung, Bongoi, Emong and a seven year old, Ellen

Mükho. Yanger and Atula of Ao Youth Ministry, Henphen and Phenang, staff of Anghya Resto and Longba also performed during the event.

The evenrt was compeered by Yaula Phom, call of blessing pronounced by chairman Team Anghya Resto, Longba. B Pauloi Phom , who briefed the

concept of Open House also paid tribute to Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker Lt. Vikho-o Yhoshü with a silent prayer before the show. He also thanked the gathering, participants and performers in particular. The media partner for the event was Phom - The Abode of Clouds.

Brian May says depression ‘engulfed’ him over Christmas

Anurag Kashyap calls Modi govt ‘illiterate’

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rian May has written openly about depression over the Christmas period.

In an Instagram post the Queen guitarist, 72, said the festive period “paralyses” him. “I haven’t wanted to show my face because my face was grim.

There’s something about this time of the year that paralyses me. Depression, hopelessness, fear…I get engulfed. Is it logical?” he wrote.

“No. Should I be grateful for my life and therefore NOT depressed?

Yes. But none of that makes any difference when you look up and the colours have gone out of the world.”

The guitarist said he was “wrenching” himself back into “normality” with “biking, stretching and hot and cold ­showering”.

May has spoken about his mental heath before. In 2011, he said he “didn’t want to live” in the months following the deaths of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury as well as May’s father in 1991.

Elsewhere in the post May made notes about his second day of Veganuary, appearing to joke that it is “a doddle”.

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he name of Kanye West‘s sixth album, ‘Yeezus’, was originally called ‘Thank God for Drugs’, his art director has confirmed.

Joe Perez, who heads up the art department at West’s creative company DONDA, yesterday (January 3) shared visual concept’s for Ye’s 2013 album.

One of the posts includes an early cover design that featured a clear CD case similar to the final ‘Yeezus’ cover but with the title ‘Thank God for Drugs’ sprawled across it.

“Pre-Yeezus gif concepts – Round 2. Before naming the album Yeezus, the title was ‘Thank God For Drugs’, wrote Perez in the caption.

It’s confirmed a longstanding rumour about the album’s original name.

Genius highlighted a seven-year-old kanyetothe. com post in which a user claimed that West’s record would be called ‘Thank God for Drugs’ or ‘Black has responded to Drake af- “secular” music again. terview with Rap Radar, American Psycho’. ter he questioned whether Drake recently took during which he spoke In other news, West the rapper would ever make part in a wide-ranging in- about his beef with Pusha

‘Killing Eve’ renewed for Season 4

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May is known for his animal rights work, particularly with his commitment to helping farmers solve the problem of bovine TB without resorting to badger culling.

In other news Bohemian Rhapsody, the awardwinning Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic, has been confirmed as the biggest-selling home video in the UK in 2019.

New data provided by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has now confirmed that Bohemian Rhapsody was the best-selling home video in the UK in 2019, with 1.7 million units sold — two thirds of which were from DVD or Blu-Ray sales, with the rest from digital downloads.

(NME)

ilmmaker Anurag Kashyap has called the Narendra Modi government egoistic and “illiterate”.

The filmmaker has been continuously attacking the government ove r t h e C i t i z e n s h i p Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, which was passed by Parliament on December 11.

In his recent Twitter post, Anurag wrote in Hindi: “The CAA/CAB is not going anywhere. It is impossible for them to take it back because for them, that would mean defeat. This government views everything in terms of victory and defeat. Such is their ego that even if everything gets burned to ashes, Modi can never be wrong. Because illiterate people are like that.”

The filmmaker apologised when a user slammed him for using the term “illiterate”. Replying to the user, Kashyap wrote: “Sorry that wasn’t the intention.. but you do understand what I am trying to say. Apologies if it comes across as an insult or looking down on someone. I do not mean that.”

(IANS)

T and discussed West’s path into non-secular music.

“God bless him on his new journey, but I don’t even know if he’s ever going to make secular music again or not… I don’t know,” Drake said. “If he turns up on me again, I’ll turn up on him again. I guess that’s what it is. I’m always down.”

West took issue with Drake’s use of the word “secular” and discussed it at his latest Sunday Service session, held on LA’s Skid Row. “I take offence when somebody call me secular,” he said. “Y’all can look at the domes that we was building, affordable homes, y’all call that bizarre. Y’all can take the picture of me painting it silver, y’all can call that what y’all want.

“But don’t call me secular ’cause secular is trying to say that I’ll do anything for anyone other than Christ. That’s where they got it messed up. That’s where they got it twisted,” he said.

(NME)

Todd Phillips wants ‘Batman’ film from ‘Joker’ world

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andra Oh and Jodie Comer’s “Killing Eve” has been renewed for the fourth season, several months ahead of its season three premiere.

The BBC America breakout hit will be back on the screen with season three later this year, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

“How could we not have massive confidence in ‘Killing Eve’? It has won big in every major award show and is the highest growing show on US television for six years,” said Sarah Barnett, president, AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios.

“The reason for this series’ emphatic embrace is the brilliant women who breathed it into being: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emerald Fennell, Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw and its fairy godmother, executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle. Season three lead writer Suzanne Heathcote takes Eve, Villanelle and

Carolyn to places more thrilling, twisted and surprising than ever. Our addicted fans will not be disappointed,” Barnett added.

Waller-Bridge created the series, based on the Codename Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings, and oversaw its first season before handing over head writing duties to Fennell for season two. Heathcote is running season three. The new showrunner has yet to be named, but it is believed that they will continue the tradition of passing on the reins to another woman for the fourth season.

“I am beyond thrilled that we can continue our extraordinary journey,” said Woodward Gentle, adding: “It is a testament to everyone involved that we have been picked up so early - the magnificent actors, writers, directors and production team. We are extremely lucky to work with such fierce and dedicated people.”

ilmmaker Todd Phillips says he would like to see a “Batman” movie set in the Gotham City that he created for his blockbuster movie “Joker”. “ I t ’s a b e a u t i f u l Gotham. What I would like to see someone tackle is what Batman looks like from that Gotham,” variety.com quote Phillips as saying.

Phillips was quick to say that he wouldn’t be the one to make that movie.

“I’m not saying I’m going to do that. What was interesting to me about the inclusion of Batman in our movie was, ‘What kind of Batman does that Gotham make?’ That’s all I meant by that,” he said. “ Jo k e r ” t e l l s t h e story of the popular DC supervillain of the same name. The film traces the protagonist’s early life as Arthur Fleck (essayed by Joaquin Phoenix), who is an aspiring stand-up comedian struggling to make ends meet and constantly derided by society. The film, released in India by Warner Bros. Pictures, narrates how circumstances push Fleck into the path of crime after he fails to

find his way in Gotham’s fractured society.

Phillips was originally adamant that “Joker” would be a one-off movie and would not cross over with Robert Pattinson’s upcoming “The Batman” movie, but executives from Warner Bros. met him and co-writer Scott Silver about exploring possible ideas for a sequel late last year.

The sequel would have to meet the artistic standard of the original “Joker” -- it is an expectation that Phillips said he and star Phoenix have agreed on.

“This time I spent with Joaquin here, driving over last night, was the first time we hung out for a while, and we weren’t talking about (a sequel).

We both have the same kind of mandate, so we’ll see,” he said.

Last year, “Joker” became the first R-rated movie in history to earn more than $1 billion at the global box office, and it was the fourth of Warner Bros.’ DC Comics films to hit the milestone. Phillips said that he and Phoenix weren’t sure it would be such a big hit.

“The truth is we never knew it, honestly. Joaquin and I were operating at a place where we kept thinking, ‘Let’s just make something that doesn’t end our careers’,” Phillips said, adding: “We didn’t have any thought it could actually be good.

We were blinded by the movie somehow; this was a weird one.”

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NZ openers stand firm after Labuschagne’s double ton

Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne bats as New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips looks on day two of the third test match between Australia and New Zealand at Sydney, Saturday.

SYDNEY, JAN 4 (IANS): New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Tom Blundell on Saturday made sure the visitors were not ousted away in the first two days of the ongoing third and final Test against Australia being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

At the close of play on the second day, New Zealand were 63/0 in reply to Australia’s first innings score of 454.

After one and a half energy-sapping days in the field, both the New Zealand openers showed great application and grit and kept the Australian bowlers at bay in the final session

on Day Two. Earlier, resuming at 283/3, Australia didn’t have a great start as they lost overnight batsman Matthew Wade in the very first over of the day. Travis Head who came in next, also couldn’t manage to stay long at the crease and was back in the hut after contributing with just 10.

However, Australia’s No. 3 Marnus Labuschagne didn’t seem to be affected by the two wickets that fell early in the day and stitched a 76-run stand with skipper Tim Paine.

During the course of the partnership, Labuschagne also reached his

maiden 200-run mark in Test cricket which also saw him get past Steve Smith’s Test average.

But just when the hosts seemed to take the game away, Colin de Grandhomme got the better of Paine (35). Soon after that, Labuschagne was dismissed

by Todd Astle. The 25year-old scored 215 off 363 balls. Thereafter, the Australian lower-order didn’t contribute much and they were eventually bundled out in the 151st over just at the stroke of Tea. New Zealand openers had the task of not losing their wickets in the final session of the day and they were up to the task. Even though, both Latham and Bundell didn’t score many runs, they made sure they didn’t give away their wickets and took the team to 63 runs without any loss.

At Stumps, Latham and Blundell remained unbeaten at 26 and 34 respectively, having their team trail by 391 runs.

Brief scores: Australia 1st innings 454 all out (Marnus Labuschagne 213, Steve Smith 63; Neil Wagner 3/66), New Zealand 1st innings 63/0 at Stumps (Tom Blundell 34*, Tom Latham 26)

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Asian C’ship: Sakshi Malik, Pooja Dhanda stunned in trials

Sakshi Malik and Pooja Dhanda

L U C K N OW, J A N 4 (IANS): Causing a major upset, two-time world cadet champion Sonam Malik defeated Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik to cement a place in the Indian team for the Asian wrestling championship while promising junior Anshu Malik knocked out world championship medallist Pooja Dhanda in another encounter, here on Saturday.

Despite, trailing 4-6 in the second period, Sonam made a comeback as she produced a four-point throw with just three seconds left in the bout to make it 10-10 and later emerged victorious on cri-

teria of scoring the last point.

Sonam then went on outclass Radhika 4-1 in the final to fix her place the Indian team in the 62kg category.

On the other hand, Anshu hammered ace Pooja and then Mansi in the final of the 57kg category.

Meanwhile, star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat (53kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg) also registered easy wins in their respective bouts while Nirmala Devi (50kg) and Kiran Godara (76kg) also won the trials.

The Asian championship will be held in New Delhi between February 18 and 23.

Hero MotoSports Team Rally gears up for Dakar 2020 JEDDAH, JAN 4 (IANS): Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the rally racing team of two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp, is charged up for its fourth consecutive appearance at the worlds most gruelling and competitive rally raid The Dakar Rally. The team has arrived here, which will be the starting point for Dakar 2020. With impressive results over the previous three years, the team this year will be represented by 2019 Pan Africa Rally winner Joaquim Rodrigues, Ace Indian rider C.S. Santosh, Former World Rally Champion Paulo Goncalves and Sebastian Buhler.

Buhler replaces consistent performer Oriol Mena, who further aggravated an existing injury, ruling him out of Dakar 2020.

Oriol finished the 2018 and 2019 editions of Dakar with Top-10 finishes and was the ‘Rookie of the Year’ during Dakar 2018. To fill his spot, the team management decided to rope in the promising Sebastian Buhler, who has been training under Hero MotoSports’ rider development programme.

Buhler, 25, is from Germany and this will be his second attempt at Dakar, after an impressive Top-20 finish during his debut attempt in 2019 as an independent

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA :: NAGALAND PUBLIC NOTICE NO.DCW-LR-46/KMTL/2018/812-8

Dated Wokha, the 17th Dec’ 2019

It is hereby notified for general information to all the undermentioned villages that survey of corridors for construction of 400 KV Double Circuit (Twin) Transmission Line from New Kohima New Mariani KMTL under North Eastern Region System Strengthening Scheme -VI (NERSS-VI) will be carried out starting from the month of January 2020.

Hence, the concerned Villages Councils, Chairman/GBs and all the Landowners who are likely to be affected during the stringing of the transmission line are requested to extend full co-operation for the successful completion of the survey.

List of Villages: 1. Liphi 7. Liphanyan 2. Ruchan 8. Chandalashung New/Old 3. Yanmhon Old/New 9. Woroku 4. S. Wochan 10. New Ralan 5. Renthan 11. Yankeli.

6. Koro Old/New Sd/- ORENTHUNG LOTHA Deputy Commissioner, Wokha: Nagaland WC-04

Nagaland Sepaktakraw team participated in the recently concluded 30th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship at Ranchi, Jharkhand held from December 29, 2019 to January 2. The women team bagged one silver medal in Regu event and one bronze medal in team event. While the men team bagged one bronze medal in Regu event.

Phek Wrestling Association 44th tournament on January 7 Vezuhu Keyho as the inaugural and valedictory guest respectively.

A press statement issued by media committee of the tournament stated that installation of new office bearers for the tenure 2020-2022 will also be held during the tournament.

The champion in team ‘A’ category will walked away with cash prize of Rs.

30,000/- along with citation, while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th position holders will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- respectively along with citation.

The champion in the team ‘B’ category will walked home richer with cash prize of Rs. 11,000/along with citation while 2nd, 3rd and 4th position

holders will fetch a cash prize of Rs. 8,000/-, Rs. 6,000/- and Rs. 4,000/respectively along with citations. 10 best wrestlers will be selected to represent PWA in the forthcoming 26th edition of the Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) wrestling tournament scheduled to be held at Phek town on January 29 and 30.

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CSA invite articles for 50th anniv souvenir DIMAPUR: In view of the Chakhroma Sports Association (CSA) 50th anniversary celebration scheduled from January 21 – 25, the souvenir committee of CSA which was set up to facilitate the history of CSA and also present affairs has extended invitation to any members of Chakroma area willing to contribute to its 50th anniversary souvenir in the form of articles, history, poems, songs etc.

A press release from CSA souvenir committee convenor, Sitso Terhüja has informed that the invitation also goes out to the sport persons who have participated in state, national and international level in any discipline to submit a copy of their certificate for publication in the 50th anniversary souvenir. It informed that the last date of submission will be January 7 to the souvenir committee. For further communication, one may contact Sitso Terhüja at 8974881222 and Rokovito Nagi at 8787629824.

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participant. In a short career span of six years, Buhler has won four titles and secured 45 podium finishes.

Commencing in Jeddah on January 5, the 42nd edition of the Dakar Rally will conclude 12-stages later in Qiddiyah near the country’s capital of Riyadh. The competitors will battle over 5,000 kms of special stages, covering an overall distance of nearly 7,900 kms. In addition to discovering the Saudi Arabian dunes in the second half of the Rally, the first half will take the competitors through a labyrinth of tracks where navigation skills will be essential.

Speaking on the eve of the contest, Wolfgang Fischer, team manager of Hero MotoSports Team Rally said: “We are excited to be at the Dakar Rally for the fourth consecutive year.

It’s a bittersweet moment for us though - while we have the Champ, Paulo joining us this year at Dakar, Oriol will miss out as his recovery from injuries is still not adequate for competitive racing. We are constantly working towards shaping young talent and it is a delight to have the promising young rider, Sebastian join the team as the fourth rider in the Rally. We have had the most successful ‘Road to Dakar’ campaign this year and are fully prepared for the upcoming Dakar.”

Meanwhile, Santosh expressed: “I am very excited to be racing at Dakar again and I’m hoping to give my best. We have had a good run-up to this year’s Dakar. The preparations have been thorough and we are extremely motivated for the rally.”

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KONGANIAN WELFARE FORUM MON : NAGALAND

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE The Konganian Welfare Forum (KWF), is saddened and mourned at the sudden demise of its member Late T. LONGLI HUNDOKHU KONYAK son of Shri. Tongshaüh Hundokhu Konyak of Kongan Village on the 2nd of January, 2020 after a prolonged illness.

The Forum also express profound sorrow and pain and convey heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Furthermore, the Forum pray that the Almighty God to caress the souls of those left desolated after the tragic disappearance.

(PANGJEI E JESUHU) President

(PANGLOI N LAKTUHU) General Secretary

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”.

2nd Timothy 4:07 We t h e b e r e a v e d family members of Late R. Temen Ao would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who supported us st th spiritually, physically and 31 Dec, 1935 – 19 Dec, 2019 financially during his illness and till his last breath.

May the Almighty God’s abundant blessing be upon you all.

Loving wife, children & grandchildren.

Born on 29/10/1987 Died on 11/12/2019 Words are inadequate to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us and supported us spiritually, materially, financially and physically during the brief illness and demise of our beloved son Late Küzüveto Chüzho.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each one of you personally but may the Almighty God’s abundant blessing be upon you all.

Loving dad, mom & family members K-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Late Toshimenla Imchen 30th Sept. 1960 – 5th Jan 2019 “Her children arise and call her blessed; Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all”

(Proverbs 31:28-29)

Today, like many other days brings special memories of you, how you always kept the family tied with love, care and affection.

Even though you are gone, the prayers you said over us over and over again kept us going forward.

In your eyes we’ve seen God’s love, in your words we’ve heard His wisdom, through your life we’ve found His Grace.

On this day we’re sending thoughts to Heaven and hope that you know you’re still missed, still loved and still very dear to us.

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DIMAPUR: The 44th Wrestling tournament and 1st under 16 years selection meet of Phek Wrestling Association (PWA) is all set to be held on January 7 at Phek village local ground under the theme, “Envisioning Unity and Oneness” with MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu and president Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA),

rally racing team of two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp gearing for Dakar 2020 rally.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020

From your loving children, grandchildren & family members.

Born : 06/01/1991 – Died : 20/12/2019 We the family members of Late H. Pito Yeptho would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially, materially and prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved on 20th Dec. 2019.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Kikheyi Villagers 2. Aghunaqa Area Students’ Union (AASU) 3. Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) 4. Sumi Kukuputsa 5. Educated Unemployed Union, Dimapur Unit 6. Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union (KASU) 7. Kuhuboto Ghakhu Students’ Union (KGSU) 8. Local Churches under Aghunaqa Area 9. Local Students’ Union under AASU 10. Aghunaqa Kukami Kuqhakulu (AKK) 11. NDPP President Aghunaqa Unit 12. Himato Yeptho - President, Central Nagaland Students’ Association 13. Zhehoto Awomi, Steering Executive Member NSCN/GPRN 14. Z. Kasheto Yeptho, Class 1 Contractor 15. Narola Imchen, BDO Aghunaqa Block.

16. Friends, Near & Dear ones.

We regret our inability to thank each and every one individually, but its our humble prayer that may our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Parents, Siblings & Relatives DP-41 K Y M C

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ATK excel in Mumbai; tops ISL table

ATK players celebrate their victory against Mumbai City 2-0 at the Mumbai football Arena on Saturday.

G U H AWAT I , JA N 4 (IANS): India skipper Virat Kohli is not in favour of ICC’s idea of introducing four-day Tests as he believes it is unfair to the “purest format of the game”.

According to Kohli, the concept of Day-Night Test, which is already in place in world cricket, is the most that should be brought to commercialise the traditional red-ball cricket format.

“According to me, it should not be altered. As I said, the day-night is another step towards commercialising Test cricket and you know, creating excitement around it, but it can’t be tinkered with too much.

I don’t believe so,” Kohli said on Saturday ahead of the three-match T20I series opener against Sri Lanka.

“You know the DayNight Test is the most that should be changed about Test cricket, according to me,” he added.

The ICC cricket committee is likely to consider four-day Test matches as being part of the World Test Championship from 2023.

ICC’s increasing demand for event windows, the proliferation of domestic T20 leagues, BCCI’s demands for its own sizeable share

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of bilateral calendar space, and the costs of staging Test series are all said to be the factors contributing to the move.

Kohli, who has always backed Test cricket, believes there might come a time when people would talk about having “three-day Tests” if the duration of the five-day Test is reduced by a day.

“Then you are purely only talking about getting numbers, entertainment and you know. I think the intent will not be right then because then you will speak of three-day Tests. I mean where do you end? Then you will speak of Test cricket disappearing,” Kohli said “So I don’t endorse that at all. I don’t think that is fair to the purest format of the game. How cricket started initially, and you

know five-day Tests was the highest of tests you can have at the International level.”

Kohli’s opinion matches with that of Vernon Philander and Glenn McGrath, who have raised objection against four-day Tests.

“I hope five-day Test cricket doesn’t come to an end,” Philander said.

“There is only one format and that’s Test cricket. T20 cricketers come and go and the names come and go, Test cricket is the ultimate.

Hopefully we can still see five-day Test matches. I know there has been a lot of talk about having fourday Test matches but I am a purist when it comes to cricket and I would like to see Test matches survive for five days.”

McGrath is also not keen on the change the ICC is reported to be mulling.

“I’m very much a traditionalist, I like the game the way it is,” he said. “To me five days is very special and I’d hate to see it get any shorter. The introduction of pink Tests, day-night Tests is a great way to continue keeping our game fresh and moving forward. In respects to changing how many days it’s played, I’m actually against it. I like the way it is.”

miti returned to the starting XI replacing Sarthak Golui, Sourav Das and Serge Kevyn.

Antonio Lopez Habas handed new signing Victor Mongil his ISL debut.

He replaced suspended Agus Iniguez in the centre of the defence. Pronay Halder recovered from his injury and returned to the lineup, replacing Michael Soosairaj.

ATK adopted a coun-

Harry Kane tears hamstring, set for long absence

Govt gives green light to IOA to host Commonwealth events in India Irfan Pathan announces

L o nd o n , J an 4 (IANS): England striker Harry Kane suffered a tear in his left hamstring during Tottenham Hotspur’s loss to Southampton, the north London club has revealed. The 26-year-old limped for 15 minutes during Spurs’ 0-1 loss to Southampton which took place on Wednesday.

“Following assessment today (Friday), we can confirm that Harry Kane suffered a tear in his left hamstring during our New Year’s Day fixture against Southampton,” Tottenham said in a statement on Friday.

“Our medical staff will continue to review the injury with treatment ongoing,” the statement added.

Kane responded to the blow by tweeting: “Head up. Tough times don’t last, tough people do.”

Kane has been confirmed to miss Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie at Middlesbrough. He has scored 27 goals in 31 appearances for club and country this season.

Real Madrid will improve in 2020, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane

MADRID, JAN 4 (IANS): Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said his objective is to improve the team in 2020 following a difficult 2019 in which the Spanish powerhouse failed to pick up any silverware.

“We dropped points, that’s a reality Zidane told a press conference on Friday. “But it’s a complicated season in which it’s difficult to secure points all the time because there are teams that play well. The most important thing is to give everything, that’s the strength of this time,” Efe news quoted him as saying.

“We are going to try to improve in 2020,” he added.

He said players had returned

from the Christmas break motivated to get working ahead of the Supercopa tie against Getafe on Saturday.

“The fight always goes on.

I would underline the desire we have to get out and play again.” Looking into the second half of the season, Madrid faces a tough campaign domestically in La Liga and on a European level in the Champions League.

“Failure would be to not try, to not give everything. “At the end of the day, only one team wins La Liga and the Champions League and the rest are not stupid.” He once again dismissed links between him and Manchester United’s Paul Pogba, who has been tipped for a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu for several months. But he did give a special mention to Isco Alarcon, whom he said he identified with. “I identify with all of my players but it is true that, because of the position he plays, I identify more with Isco. He’s an important player and he is demonstrating it.”

ATK midfielder had to leave the pitch with a hamstring injury immediately after scoring the opening goal and in came Michael Soosairaj.

Soosairaj had an instant impact after coming on as he scored a stunning goal in the 42nd minute.

The winger picked up a layoff from Krishna on the left edge of the box and found the back of the net with a curling shot.

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (IANS): Legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on Saturday slammed Punjab opener Shubman Gill as he had allegedly “abused” the umpire after being given out and refused to walk off the field during their Ranji Trophy game against Delhi at the I.S. Bindra Stadium.

When asked by a senior journalist to react to the incident, which happened on Friday, Bedi tweeted: “This kind of rowdy behaviour by anyone is unpardonable least of all by proposed Capt of India A.” “No matter how talented no player was ever bigger than the game - example needs setting - let a more balanced person lead India A before the Referee’s intimidated too!,” he added.

On Friday, Shubman had refused to walk off after being adjudged out by Mohamad Rafi and walked up to the umpire and had a heated discussion with him.

Following this, the umpire overturned his decision.

The decision to overturn the wicket, however, did not go down well with the Delhi team and it was reported that they walked off the field and play was halted. Match Referee P. Ranganathan had to intervene and after a brief stoppage, play was resumed.

Four-day Tests ‘unfair to purest format of the game’, says Kohli

MUMBAI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): ATK returned to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) table with a smashing 2-0 win against Mumbai City on Saturday at the Mumbai Football Arena, reported goal.com.

Jorge Costa made t h r e e c h a n ge s i n t h e Mumbai line-up from their last match. Sauvik Chakrabor ty, Rowllin Borges and Armine Cher-

New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): The government on Saturday approved “in principle” the Indian Olympic Association’s proposal to host the Commonwealth shooting championships and archery events -- which are not part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games roster -- in March 2022.

Earlier this week, the IOA had withdrawn its threat to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games over shooting’s omission and decided to submit a formal proposal to host a shooting championships, where the medals won will be counted in the tally of the 2022 edition.

“I am directed to refer to Indian Olympic Association’s letter dated 1st January, 2020, regarding holding of Commonwealth shooting and archery events in India in March 2022 and to convey the ‘in-principle approval’ of the government,” the ministry said in a letter.

On Friday, IOA had written a letter to Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louis Martin, outlining the cost of hosting shooting and

ter-attack strategy right from the off as Mumbai dominated proceedings.

The visitors broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Pronay Halder converted an easy tap-in from David Williams’ pass.

Williams latched onto a through ball from Roy Krishna inside the box and squared it into the middle from the left for Halder who found the net.

Unfortunately, the

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Sanjeev Rajput of India at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Men’s 50m Rifle 3 positions finals at Brisbane, Australia on April 14, 2018. (File Photo)

archery events. “Whilst the costs outlined and enclosed in the shooting programs have been graciously accepted to be met largely by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the archery programme will likely be funded solely by the Government of India,” IOA wrote in the letter.

The IOA president Narinder Batra categori-

cally told the CGF that they have conveyed to the government “that medals awarded in these events should be legitimately recognised in the final total medal tally for the XXII Commonwealth Games in addition to those won by the competing nations at the Birmingham 2022.”

The IOA also asked CGF to “consider the cost

and operational complexity of the proposals.”

“Regarding the enclosed proposals, I venture to add that it is far more cost effective and efficient to conduct both events simultaneously and in the same host city,” Batra said in the letter.

“We have given you two options to consider as the NRAI is awaiting your

decision to conduct or not the full bore discipline in the shooting programme which is a significant cost.

“The NRAI has informed me that this decision would be necessary to recommend whether the events could be hosted in Chandigarh or New Delhi.” The IOA also proposed that the two events are run “adjunctly to and some months prior to the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham during 2022”.

“It is proposed that the opening ceremony would coincide with Commonwealth Day on the 14th of March 2022.”

The IOA also informed CGF its decision to “bid for hosting of 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games in India.”

India had hosted the 2010 edition in the national capital, the build-up to which was marred by one controversy after another.

The IOA also received full support from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) for hosting the Commonwealth shooting championships in India in March 2022.

retirement from all formats

Irfan Pathan

MUMBAI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Indian allrounder Irfan Pathan announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Saturday, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career which included a World Twenty20 triumph.

The 35-year-old leftarm seamer played 29 tests, 120 one dayers and 24 T20Is for India, picking a total of 301 international wickets. “I have been fortunate to share the dressing room with greats of the game like (Sourav) Ganguly, (Rahul) Dravid and (VVS) Laxman. I am calling time on my career,” Pathan announced on broadcaster Star Sports.

“I would like to thank my family for providing much-needed support. I would like to thank my fans. They have always hoped for my comeback.

Their support has kept me going.”

Pathan’s biggest contribution to Indian cricket came in the game’s shortest format as he was named man-of-the-match in the World T20 final against Pakistan in 2007. He took three crucial wickets as India lifted the trophy in Johannesburg.

He is one of three Indian bowlers to have claimed a test hat-trick and the first in the world to claim it in the first over of the match.

Defending champions Lagat, Alemu return to Mumbai Marathon MUMBAI, JAN 4 (IANS): Defending champions Cosmas Lagat and Worknesh Alemu will return to the Tata Mumbai Marathon which will take place on January 19.

Kenya’s Lagat won 12 months ago in decisive fashion when he broke away from the rest of the leading pack around 29 kilometres into the race. He was out on his own over the final 13 kilometres, almost a third of the race, before crossing the line in 2:09:15, the second fastest winning time in the history of Mumbai Marathon.

Having come home just 40 seconds outside the course record of 2:08:35, set by his compatriot Gideon Kipketer in 2016, Lagat will be back on the start line in Mumbai motivated not only by the possibility of pocketing another $45,000 first prize cheque but also the $15,000 on offer for a course record. Lagat will be aiming to become just the second man to win back-to-back a Mumbai Marathon titles in the race’s 17-year history, following in the footsteps of

fellow Kenyan John Kelai who won in 2007 and 2008.

Race promoters Procam International have signed up no less than 14 men who have run faster than 2:10:00, making it the strongest marathon ever to be staged in India.

Of those men, nine have run faster than the course record during their careers and six have run under the super-elite benchmark of 2:07:00.

The four fastest men in the field are all Ethiopians, led by Ayele Abshero who has a personal best of 2:04:23 and although that time came almost eight years ago, when he won the Dubai Marathon, he showed that he is still a very competitive runner at the highest level by taking second place in the Hamburg Marathon in 2:08:26 last April. Like Lagat, Ethiopia’s Alemu upset the pre-race form book in 2019 and won in Mumbai in a personal best of 2:25:25, which was also the second fastest winning time in Tata Mumbai Marathon history.

She improved her best to 2:24:42 later in 2019

Worknesh Alemu and Cosmas Lagat finishes the last season Tata Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai. (File)

when finishing sixth at the Amsterdam Marathon in October. Alemu heads a very strong women’s field that has eight women who have run under 2:28:00.

The fastest women in the field is another Ethio-

pian, Amane Beriso, who had a stunning marathon debut when she ran 2:20:48 for second place in the 2016 Dubai Marathon, which placed her third on that year’s world list. Beriso took a break from competitive

running last year so it will be interesting to see what sort of form she will bring to her first race in 15 months.

All the leading women will have as their target the course record of 2:24:33 set

by Kenya’s Valentine Kip-

keter in 2013.

Approximately, 50,000 runners will take to the roads in Mumbai for six different races in what has become a traditional annual event in the city on the third Sunday of January.

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