March 10, 2020

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State-wide peace rallies urge upon PM for early Naga solution REPRESENTATION TO PM TO INK EARLY SOLUTION; NO ADDED ISSUE OVER WHAT WAS AGREED ON OCT 31, 2019

Staff Reporters/Correspondents

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA/ MOKOKCHUNG/KIPH I R E / LO N G K E N G, MAR 9 (NPN): Public numbering some thousands across Nagaland and from all walks of life took part in the ‘peace rally’ organized under the banner of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) in demanding early solution to the decades-old Naga political issue. A representation to Prime Minister, signed by representatives from various districts was handed over through the respective deputy commissioners after the rally.

In the representation, NGBF pointed out that negotiations between the Centre and the Naga national groups ended on October 31 2019 and saw no reason to account for the delay in concluding the ongoing phase of Naga Peace talks.

NGBF also said its members were briefed by the negotiators that “all unresolved matters as on the date shall be left to be pursued through democratic Political processes under the new regime envisaged for

Sonic boom: Dimapur dist admin clarifies DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Following concerns raised by organisations regarding sonic boom caused

by Indian Air Force jets, the Dimapur district administration clarified that as per inputs from IAF officials the sonic boom was caused due to fighter aircraft operations at very high altitudes, which were part of their routine training exercise profile conducted as per requirements.

According to a DIPR, IAF officials considering the grievances raised by various organisations conveyed that adequate proactive precautionary measures would be taken up to avoid supersonic flying profile.

Gov greets on Holi

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has extended Holi greetings to the people of Nagaland.

In his message, Ravi stated that the festival of Holi with its vibrancy of colours accentuates positivity and the triumph of good over the evil. Governor reminded the people while celebrating, not to forget the fundamental purpose of the Holi festival, which was to unite people together forgetting all differences, and to have love and respect for one another. Ravi wished everyone a colourful and happy Holi festival celebration.

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“Frankly, I wonder if this pistol stuff for coronavirus in the airport will help when more travel by trains?.”

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People taking part in the ‘peace rally’ held across the state on Monday. (NP)

Naga areas.” It opined that if the Prime Minister wished, would be a matter of brief discourse to streamline and finalize every resolved matter to conclude the agreement.

“We trust that there will be no new subjects or reversals on any matter already negotiated and agreed upon,” said NGBF and urged upon the

prime minister to announce whatever was in record as on October 31, 2019 to the Naga people and the world.

“An early signing of Indo-Naga political agreement will most certainly enhance your reputation as the undisputed leader of the world’s largest democracy,” NGBF stated. With accept-

able and honorable political solution in the offing, NGBF said Nagas were prepared to begin an enduring peaceful co-existence after seven decades of conflict.

The federation urged Modi to accord utmost priority to its petition and also inform the Naga public about the date of signing

the “Indo-Naga peace agreement”. NGBF said the decision to submit this petition was decided during the general meeting held on March 4, 2020 in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: The rally was held at DC court junction in collaboration with the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and attended by

various civil society organizations and students.

Many held banner and placards some of which read: “Announce honourable and acceptable Indo-Naga political solution”; “What has been agreed upon, bring it home, what remains pursue through democratic political process”; “GoI partner us or we will find one”; “GoI how long? How long? Do not test our patience” and “The world is watching and waiting let’s begin enduring peaceful co-existence” etc. while some also shouted out slogans like “Nagas need solution”.

Addressing the rally, former NLA speaker Z. Lohe stated that peace itself was just a word in Nagaland and that, there was no peace in reality. He maintained that if peace actually existed, no one would have to check or demand taxes from someone’s industry at gunpoint. He further said “Nagaland for Christ” slogan has now become just a motto and people were not actually living up to it.

On Pan Naga Hoho (PNH), Lohe was sceptical that such body was only a

ruse to control Nagaland and reduce the indigenous people of Nagaland to second class citizens.

“This is why there should be solution without PAN Naga Hoho” and that Article 371 (A) will also become more insignificant under PNH scheme Western Sumi Hoho president Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi expressed dismay that despite negotiations being held for the past 22 years, there were more faction rather than solution. “We hear that the talk is going in the right direction but we have no idea what they’ve been negotiating for the Nagas”, he said. “If you (GoI) do not give us what you promised when we are ready to accept it then we are sorry because this country will lose Nagaland,” Zhimomi added.

He also held that “Nagaland has not only become a land of taxes but a land of organisations” and that everyone has become leaders and that was why the Naga public were also confused.

Naga Women Hoho Dimapur president, Sungsabeni Jamio in her speech said that Nagas have “lost

many souls” and that, mothers do not need bloodshed anymore but “want peace and solution”.

While, Naga council Dimapur (NCD) president T. Bangerloba said that the ultimate goal of Nagas should be solution and no more of “lingering”, he also called for unity for early solution.

NGBF president Shalem Konyak lamented that due to disunity amongst Nagas, the Centre had been taking its time to solve the Naga issue. He urged the Centre to deliver what have been promised to the Nagas.

Later, remark of the rally was made by former president NCD president Savi Liegise, who also chaired the programme.

KOHIMA: Along with other districts, the rally in Kohima was held at the premises of the state badminton stadium here Monday. At the rally, general secretary NGBF Shikuto Zalipu read out the representation addressed to the PM which was later submitted through the Governor at Raj Bhavan.

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COVID-19: As panic grips, shops face Amid crisis in MP Congress govt, 20 ministers resign shortage of hand sanitizers, face masks Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Amid coronavirus scare, the demand for surgical and N95 masks including hand sanitizers increased manifold in the state with some people claiming they were being sold at rates much higher than the actual cost.

In the state capital (Kohima) and the commercial hub (Dimapur) face mask and hand sanitizers have run out of stock with most dealers. As this Correspondent visited the market area at Kohima town Monday, it was found that face masks were in high demand including hand sanitizers. Prices of these items in the market shot up by almost 50% from the main source due to shortage and high demand, a shopkeeper said.

Earlier, these items were slow moving, but the

Notice outside a shop in Kohima.

coronavirus scare has made people stock up by buying in bulk, another shopkeeper said after he sold the last 100 pieces mask to a customer.

In Dimapur as well, a wholesale dealer told Nagaland Post that there has been a sudden surge in demand for face masks and hand sanitizers. “Due to shortage of supply from the main dealers, we are unable to meet the market demand,” he added.

He also informed that some government agency had bought huge number of surgical masks. He also said that there was huge demand from outside the state as well.

Meanwhile, as the scarcity of face masks has become a global issue, interestingly a student from Dimapur was compelled to courier face masks to his friend who was studying abroad. It may be pointed out that Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan sought strict action against those charging inflated prices for face masks.

His comments come in the wake of shortage of masks and sanitizers in the market and chemists charging higher than the normal price as the coronavirus scare rises. “Strict action should be taken against those black marketing the masks,” he tweeted in Hindi.

BHOPAL, MAR 9 (PTI/ AGENCIES): In a late night development, Congress government in Madhya Pradesh plunged into a political crisis on Monday after a sulking Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with at least 17 MLAs, virtually raised a banner of revolt prompting chief minister Kamal Nath to call a late-night cabinet meeting where around 20 ministers present resigned reposing their faith in his leadership.

Nath alleged that the BJP was adopting immoral ways to “destabilise my government” and vowed not to let it happen.

After the dramatic developments, Forest Minister Umang Singhar told PTI, “We have resigned.

Now it is up to the chief minister to take a call.”

The minister said they have requested the chief minister to reconstitute the cabinet.

Nath had cut short his Delhi visit and rushed to

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Bhopal where he had called the urgent cabinet meeting at around 10 p.m. after a faction led by senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia who, along with at least 17 legislators left for Bengaluru and went incommunicado.

Earlier in the day, a section of Congress leaders, mostly of Kamal Nath camp, demanded that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra be nominated from the state for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, seen by many as an attempt to thwart Scindia’s chance to reach

the Upper House.

“All issues were discussed with the Congress president and everything will be resolved unanimously,” he told reporters.

Nath, however, skirted the issue of whether Scindia can be nominated for the Rajya Sabha seat from the state.

Meanwhile, according to sources, Nath demanded resignations from all 17 MLAs who went ‘untraceable’. As per reports, BJP was planning to take ad-

vantage of this rift in the Congress state leadership and bring a no-confidence motion against Kamal Nath’s government.

Sources have claimed that Scindia, who has had a turbulent relationship with chief minister Kamal Nath and senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, was reportedly in touch with top BJP leaders.

Scindia and Nath have fallen out over the post of the state Congress president, which is currently held by the chief minister.

The political situation in Madhya Pradesh hangs in balance as Congress with 114 seats has a slender majority in the house. BJP with its 107 MLAs would hope that with the changed political numbers game in the state would give the saffron party a chance to jump to power.

Assembly session in Madhya Pradesh begins on March 16.

COVID-19: 245 under scanner in Nagaland PDA govt commemorates 2nd anniv Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): Scaling up preparedness efforts in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the department of health and family welfare (H&FW) Monday said that training of trainers would be conducted on March 11, 2020 followed by district level training, which would be completed within 10 days.

Interacting with media persons here on Monday, the principal director H&FW, Dr. Vizolie Z Suokhrie, said 245 persons with travel history to China and affected countries were under surveillance as of March 8, 2020. He said that currently five people were placed under home quarantine while also 24x7 helpline numbers was operational.

Stating that travel history of the travellers had been updated to surveillance

unit, Dr. Suokhrie said the surveillance system was working well in the state.

So far, he said no samples have been sent for testing from the state. The principal director also informed that state has put in place all preparedness and control measures as per the directive/guidelines and standard operating protocols of the ministry of health and family welfare.

Dr. Suokhrie also said that the state has strengthened all surveillance and control measures against the possible spread of the disease, adding that if needed more efforts and activities would be carried out. He informed that state public health centre with command centre has been operationalised since January 28, 2020.

The principal director said that regular meeting and situation updates have been undertaken by the chief

minister, health minister and chief secretary.

Dr. Suokhrie also said that district task force headed by deputy commissioner had been formed in all the districts. Besides, he said district surveillance and rapid response teams were on maximum alert. According to the principal director, a total of 60 beds in isolation wards of the public/military hospitals across the states have been identified and placed ready.

Further, Dr.Suokhrie said personal protection equipment, N95 masks and hand-held thermal screeners have been dispatched and all logistics for sample collection, transportation and case management were put in place.

He said that universal screening of all passengers arriving at Dimapur airport began since February 7, 2020 and screening of passengers

started since January 30.

Stating that the central government has withdrawn the visas for the tourists coming from affected countries, the principal director said the state government, if needed, would restrict the visit of tourists. He, however, added that the flow of tourist has reduced to a large extent.

Further, Dr. Suokhrie said that the railways authority was also making arrangements to check the travellers.

Informing that personal hygiene can protect from any types of influenza, he said that the department was contemplating involving the faith-based organization to create awareness.

Nodal officer for COVID-19 Dr. Nyan Kikon called for working in coordination with the fourth estate to provide accurate information to avoid all kind of misinformation.

DIMAPUR, MAR 9 (NPN): Ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government commemorated its second anniversary by holding PDA leadership conclave and thanksgiving service at Niathu Resort here Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, acknowledged the blessings of God and people’s mandate given to PDA to run the government. “We are privileged and this privilege comes with a lot of responsibilities particularly our society, because we have so many long pending issues, many issues to be resolved and also policies for the future for the well being of our people,” a DIPR report quoted Rio as saying.

Recalling that team PDA has worked together through thick and thin despite many challenges

and hurdles in the past two years, Rio asserted, “We have much more work to do and have to work with commitment as given in the Common Minimum Programme”.

Reiterating that PDA government’s top most priority was the Naga political issue, Rio informed that the core committee of the Joint Legislature Forum has been formed to approach different Naga groups and also to talk to the mass-based civil society organisations, NGOs and appeal to them not to miss the opportunity of Naga settlement.

Touching upon issues like ILP, RIIN and relaxation of land laws, the chief minister assured to continue to take up all developmental activities. Expressing gratitude to all the officers led by the state chief secretary, Rio noted that government frame policies and give ideas,

but added that programmes and policies of the government were implemented by the bureaucracy. “Without them we could not achieve anything,” Rio said. “Today as we celebrate 2 years Anniversary of PDA Government, I thank my colleagues, alliance partners and public for reposing faith on me. I can function provided you give your support and cooperation and together we can work for the welfare of our people and continue to work in harmony to complete the full term,” Rio maintained.

Expressing concern over COVID 19 outbreak, Rio was hopeful that the virus would not invade the State. He said that all necessary measures were being taken and the health and family welfare department was doing their best. Marking the day, PDA achievement booklet was also re(Cont’d on p-7) leased.

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BSI Pughoboto branch inaugurated

Members of BSI Dimapur auxiliary with BSI Pughoboto branch members.

DIMAPUR: Bible Society of India (BSI), Dimapur auxiliary inaugurated BSI Pughoboto branch at SABAK Mission Centre, Pughoboto, organized

by Pughoboto Christian Fellowship on March 5.

A press release from BSI Dimapur auxiliary secretary, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah stated that, inaugural programme was attended by leaders from Sümi

Aphuyemi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu, Nagaland Christian Revival Church, Sümi, and Police Baptist Churches, Pughoboto Town Baptist Church, Baptist and Revival Churches of Pughoboto Town and Mishilimi Baptist Church.

Seminar on the importance of the ministry BSI was also held, wherein Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah, shared that

BSI has so far translated God’s Word into 65 languages and additional New Testament into 70 languages. Stating that BSI was a non-denominational and non-profitable society, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso said the amount collected on Bible Sunday offering, from regular donors, patron members, life time members and anniversary gifts were spend for translations, produc-

Excise Dimapur seizes illegal liquor

Indian Army & ARs upgrade two deaddiction centres DIMAPUR: Under Sadbhavana project the Indian Army and Assam Rifles upgraded two de-addictions centres, namely, Prodigal’s Home and Life Challenge Foundation in Dimapur on March 7. According to PRO HQ Spear Corps, items worth Rs five lakhs were handed over to the de-addiction centres. In order to fight the drug menace in Nagaland, the security forces made an endeavour to facilitate the de-addiction centers for overall development of these institutions while providing basic infrastructural facilities with provision of mattress, pillows, bed sheets, recreational sports items, RO facilities, water dispensers, computers and printers.

DIMAPUR: District Excise, Dimapur duty party while manning Chümoukedima Excise check gate intercepted a vehicle Maruti (Ecco) bearing Regd.

No. NL 01T 9530 and on frisking, recovered 388 bottles of assorted IMFL. A press release from superintendent of Excise and Prohibition, Dimapur, T. Arilong Longkumer stated that, in this connection one accused Aren R/o Kohima town was arrested and booked under the relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989. On investigation the accused disclosed that the consignment was purchased at Lahorijan, Assam and was meant for sale at Kohima. Duty party manning Chumukedima Excise check gate was led by Yangpungrhomo Ngullie AIE I/c, Kiyevi head constable, constables Vikaho, Sorenthung, Lithrichum, Walikha, Chingjei, Amet and

lady constable Amenla.

Meanwhile, superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Dimapur, K. Toshiho Yeptho has cautioned that anyone found indulging in illegal sale of liquor will be severely dealt with as per the law. Excise mobile squad in its effort to check illegal flow and sale of liquor in Dimapur town has seized 709 bottles of assorted liquor from two locations on March 7.

In this connection, 2 persons were arrested and booked under relevant section of the NLTP Act, 1989. The seized items have been kept at malkhana for future destruction.

Excise Dimapur has also sought the participation of all citizens in checking flow and sale of liquor in Dimapur, by giving information to the concerned department about any related illegal activity taking place.

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DC Kohima notifies on clearing of public roads

tion and distribution of Bibles at affordable price.

Marwati shared the responsibility of BSI branches that they have to mobilize and create awareness to churches and seek full support to reach the unreached groups of people with the Word of God. Lhokishe Shohe, BSI volunteer shared his experiences as a volunteer.

Earlier, programme was chaired by Rev. Vitoka Kinimi, executive secretary, NCRC, Ahovi Swu, pastor, Pughoboto Town Baptist Church read Bible and prayed for the programme.

Rev. Hotokhü P. Zhimomi, executive secretary, SABAK, who is also central executive committee member of BSI introduced the office bearers.

Office bearers for BSI Pughoboto branch are Rev. Hotokhü P. Zhimomi president, Ahovi Swu vice president, Livika Swu secretary, Katoli Swu treasurer and executive members Rev. Vitoka Kinimi and Kanito Sheqi. Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah administered installation and Livika Achumi, women secretary, NCRC (Sümi) pronounced benediction.

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has notified that public roads and highways are being damaged and obstructions being caused by washing of vehicles, random dumping of construction and building materials on the roadside causing blockage of drainage and waterways besides causing inconveniences to free flow of traffic and pedestrians safety movement.

According to DIPR report, in this regard an order has been issued for the general public safety and property where all construction or building materials are to be loaded or unloaded and cleared from the road between 6 p.m to 7 a.m. Digging of roads for laying down water cables, pipelines is prohibited without specific order; All water cable pipes hanging above the roads are to be removed; All illegal “No Parking” sign boards and hoardings are to be removed; Off road vehicles are to be moved away; Dumping of building materials particularly for (slab casting/ dhalia) in huge quantities on roadside should seek prior permission from the concerned authority; Permission should be sought from concerned authority for laying cables.

Order also added that in case of failure to adhere to the directives, the concerned owner or individual will be penalized and the materials will be removed at the cost of the defaulters without further notice.

news in Brief IRCSN informs: Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) has informed all nursing tutors, staff and students who have completed the course on Indian First Aid Manual 2016 (IFAM 7th edition) from the following institutes namely, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), Imkongmeren Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) College of Nursing (CIHSR, Dimapur) are to update IRCSN on the present position: employed /unemployed, address for correspondence and contact detail for compiling the list of trained in first aid manual (7th edition) for possible short term teaching employee and volunteering in time of need. For information, one may contact IRCSN general secretary at 9436000861 DC Kohima notifies: Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has directed all pharmacies and shops within Kohima district to desist from selling surgical masks and hand sanitizers at exorbitant rates. Any complaint or report received in the office of DC Kohima would be taken seriously and booked under relevant sections of law.

Public have been notified to register any such complaint to the mentioned official chief inspector, Kohima Municipal Council at 9436001900.

ANTA informs: All Nagaland taxi association (ANTA) Dimapur unit has directed all ANTA Dimapur unit registered members to avail yearly registration and identity card renewal for the year 2020 on or before April 15 without fail.

For more information, one may contact at 7005356712.

NFHRCC emergency meeting: Nagaland Foothills Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has convened an emergency meeting on March 10, 3 p.m at NFHRCC based Office, Kher Mahal, Dimapur, to deliberate upon the motorable road clearance along the entire stretch of the foothills road as completed earlier at par with the concerned departmental work order. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

‘Mission Challenge Sunday’ held at CBCMH Kohima

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister’s Hill (CBCMH) Kohima observed “Mission Challenge Sunday” with general secretary of Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho as resource person on March 8.

A press release from CBCMH media and publicity committee stated that, uring the morning devotional service, Dr. Keyho spoke about the advent of the Gospel message to Northeast India including Nagaland. He said that the American missionaries whose original intent to proclaim the gospel to the Shan ethnic groups in Burma and beyond, was rerouted by God’s magnanimous act to bring the Gospel to the Naga Hills. He highlighted the message in Isaiah 9:2 as Naga story too, and challenged the congregation to rethink Mission of God as imagined within

Zelhou Keyho along with the members of the church mission department on March 8. the confines of comfortable Christianity. Further, he urged the congregation to realise one’s urgent responsibility to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation to people previously not included within their mission scope. Finally, he said that the ultimate business

of the Nagas as Christians is to tell of God’s love through Jesus Christ. The congregational prayer for the missionaries and evangelists at various levels was led by the chairman of Mission department, Thüjoneyi Veswüh, who was also conducting the

National seminar on mapping memories held at SJC

tural heritage of Northeast India” on March 6 and 7.

A press release from SJC media cell stated that, seminar was inaugurated by prof. Joy LK Pachuau from JNU followed by introduction of seminar theme by Mukutar R. Saikia, convener & HoD History, St John College.

Prof. Shiela Bora, (retd. head) Dibrugarh University delivered her lecture as guest of honour. Keynote address was delivAcademicians, research scholars and teachers at the seminar. ered by prof. Meeta Deka, DIMAPUR: Department ship from Indian Council ducted a national seminar History, Gauhati Univerof History St. John Col- of Historical Research on “Mapping memories: sity. Presidential address lege (SJC), with sponsor- (ICHR), New Delhi, con- Orality & aboriginal cul- was delivered by prof. ST

Janetius, college principal.

Moameren Ao, founder and chairman of the college released the seminar proceedings entitled “Mapping memories: The cultural heritage of Northeast India”, an edited volume compiled of quality research papers presented during the seminar.

On the 2nd day, a mor ning keynote address was delivered by Dr. Anungla Aier, and in the afternoon prof. Visier Sanyu, founder head, History, NU delivered the valedictory speech.

Around 70 teachers,

research scholars, academicians and students participated at the seminar from different colleges and universities of Nagaland, Assam and Meghalaya.

In the three parallel technical sessions across the two days, 35 papers were presented by different scholars covering various topics.

The main objective of the conference was to offer a platform where the history and identity of the different peoples of Northeast region could be discussed in reference to oral narratives.

service. He gave a brief update about the church involvement in the mission field. Pastoral prayer was pronounced by the senior pastor of CBCMH, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao. Earlier, youth choir and mission department presented special songs.

Orgns flay KPA incident

DIMAPUR: Adhoc Urban Station Committee (AUSC) Asukhuto town along with the Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) and Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu Students’ Union (KPASU) has vehemently condemned the act of burglary committed by miscreants at Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) on March 4 and 5.

In a joint release, the president Sumi Totimi Hoho, secretary Adhoc Urban Station Committee Asukhuto town and president KPASU stated that, while appreciating the swift action taken by the police to nab the perpetrators, the incident has come at a time

when the government was making all efforts to upgrade KPA to a full fledged engineering college.

The release stated that such acts do not provide the congenial and sage atmosphere needed for an educational institute. The bodies also appealed the law enforcing agencies to take this matter seriously and assured full cooperation towards the law enforcing agencies on their ongoing procedure.

They also extended appreciation to minister Temjen Imna Along for his personal endeavour in routing for upgrading of the institute.

for late Inter-denominational youth revival culminates in Wka KCK holds 53rd parting social in Kma Condolence Noklem C. Konyak

Neingulo Krome as guest speaker during the parting social.

DIMAPUR: Kohima College Kohima (KCK), held its 53rd parting social in the college courtyard, with secretary general, Naga People Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Neingulo Krome, as the guest speaker on March 7.

A press release from KCK media cell stated that, Krome expressed nostalgia as he himself had been a student of the college in 1977. He related the strugK Y M C

gles of Naga people in the 50’s who lived in jungles like animals, seeking shelter in neighbouring states like Manipur and Assam as their villages were burnt down to ashes.

He took example of Mangmetong village which was burnt down 18 times, and also narrated crucial moments in history of the Naga people, further stating that he felt that he has this responsibility of

sharing these struggles to today’s Naga generation.

He stressed on how one should not sell away Naga identity under any circumstances. He also expressed gratitude to the college for providing logistic support for NPMHR activities.

Principal, KCK, Dr. Ralimongla, in her welcome address stated that the college had gone through tremendous change in the last 53 years, adding that students have contributed to this change. She stated that the college was proud of its achievements and further urged them to pursue things they love and to be men and women of integrity.

Earlier, programme was chaired by Quitalo and invocation pronounced by asst. prof., Limajungla Jamir. Short speeches on behalf of the outgoing and remaining students were presented by Lithrongba and Viboto, while Kikrusanuo presented a special song.

DIMAPUR: C. L. John, MLA, 45 Tehok A/C has expressed sorrow at the demise of late Noklem C. Konyak, ex-minister from 45 A/C who has passed away on March 8 at Dimapur.

In a condolence message, C. L. John stated that late Noklem had served in various capacities with a variety of portfolios under Nagaland Legislative Assembly and was undoubtedly one of the sincere, hardworking and bonafide citizen as well as one of a competent public leader having integrity, accountable and vast wisdom. John added that it would be difficult to fill the vacuum caused by his premature death and his service to the Konyak community in particular and to Nagas in general.

C. L. John along with his family conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Almighty God to grant peace and solace to the departed soul.

DIMAPUR: Three-day long interdenominational youth revival organized

by Wokha Town Pastors’ Fellowship (WTPF) on a theme “Remember your creator” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) culminated on March 8 at Wokha Town Baptist Church.

A press release from the organisers stated that, Rev. Vikuo Rhi youth secretary NBCC, Kohima, the speaker at the culmination programme shared on how to renew oneself and make way out from sin.

He called upon the congregation to give up and do away with one’s sins’ from the beginning and become a better and a new creation through Christ.

He shared on youths of today’s generation being blinded and committing sin through broken relationship with family, friends, addiction to gambling, drugs and alcohol, addict to social media areas, abortions, sexual relationship,

Youths of Wokha town with candles during the culmination programme. prostitutions, homosexual involving immoral activity, rap, murders, kidnapping, satanic worship and living relationships which were very common to the present youths, where he called the congregation to restraint from involving and committing crime and sin.

Speakers were Rev.

Vikuo Rhi youth secretary NBCC, Kohima and evangelist Chenithung Shitiri, director All Christian Fellowship Dimapur. Zuthunglo Patton DFO, Wokha and Dr. Zubon Humtsoe, M/s Panacea Nursing Home Wokha were the resource persons during the revival event.

Keshwega Seb pastor,

RBC invoked blessings at the culmination programme, scripture reading was by Kuthotso pastor, TBC and Rev. Khonbemo P. Kikon, chairman WTPF led the programme.

Thousands of youths from different churches and denomination came together to worship at the crusade which started on March 6.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 10

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

31 15

Hazy sunshine

27 10

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

30 14

Hazy sunshine

28 8

Itanagar Partly sunny and beautiful

24 14

Shillong Hazy sunshine

21 7

Hazy sunshine

21 9

Aizawl Imphal

Kohima

Dimapur Hazy sun

28 14

Hazy sunshine

22 9

Tuensang Cooler with hazy sunshine

15 5

Hazy sunshine and cooler

21 13

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine and cooler

20 8

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020

Dr Asonla treating glaucoma patient at DHD.

D I M A P U R : Wo r l d Glaucoma Week under the theme, “Beat invisible glaucoma” conducted by National Programme for Control Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB &VI) District Hospital Dimapur is underway at District Hospital Dimapur (DHD).

A press release from National Programme for Control Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB &VI) District Hospital Dimapur, stated that Medical Superintendent (MS) District Hospital Dimapur, Dr. Z. Kheshito Zhimo informed the gathering

that India has been the first country to launch “World Glaucoma Week.” He said that National Programme for Control Blindness (NPCB) was originated in 1976 and was 100% centrally sponsored programme.

Dr. Z. Kheshito mentioned that in 1994 the programme was decentralized in all the districts with an aim and goal to reduce blindness from 1.4% to 0.3% by end of 2020.

On the subject of Corona Virus, Dr. Kheshito confirmed on zero cases till date and requested the general public not to panic.

Moreover, he informed the gathering to be aware of the COVID-19 and any kind of viruses and also not to share COVID-19 (Corona Virus) videos or clippings on social media.

Senior specialist, eye surgeon, Asonla Aying Chang, DHD, informed that glaucoma was the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. She said that 4.5 million persons globally were blind due to glaucoma and the number would rise to 11.2 million by end of 2020.

She said that early detection and treatment were of paramount importance to prevent blindness. Dr. Asonla also informed that risk factors of glaucoma were elevated intraocular pressure, increase in age and genetics etc.

The week will witness free glaucoma screening and distribution of free medicines from March 8 till 14 by Microlab, Jorhat, ALCON Guwahati and Zerdia healthcare Pvt Ltd. Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by damage to the optic nerve, and if left undetected and untreated, glaucoma could lead to blindness.

Yemhi Memorial College organises its 3rd PTA meet DIMAPUR: Yemhi Memorial College (YMC) organised its 3rd ParentsTe a c h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n (PTA) meet at the college auditorium on March 7.

A press release from YMC stated that, Tems u n a r o I m c h e n , P TA incharge, in her keynote address, spoke on the importance of building a strong working relation among parents, teachers and the institution to promote the welfare of the students.

She highlighted the various educational activities and initiatives undertaken by the college for the development of the students. She also assured the parents that the college was offering the best learning experience for the students.

Amongla Imsong, informed the parents about the university guidelines regarding exams, curriculum and attendance.

She emphasized on how the college was working towards ensuring quality education and to define the lives of the students.

During the discussion hour, Nagali, Alex and Kasthang were elected as the parent representatives.

NSCCC organises climate change awareness programme

Students interacting about climate change with charts and figures.

DIMAPUR: 2nd edition of climate change awareness programme for students (C- CAPS) was held at Northfield, Kohima on March 7, organised by Nagaland State Climate Cell (NSCCC) under Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC), department of Science & Technology and department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Nagaland supported by National bank for agriculture and rural development (NABARD).

A press release by NASTEC stated that, special guest Supongnukshi, chief conservator of forests

(CCF) and state nodal officer for climate change gave an overview of the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) and interacted with the participants.

He held that climate change has become a reality and stressed on the need for a concentrated effort to create awareness among all sections of the society, to adapt to climate change thereby overcoming its challenges.

Earlier, the programme began with a brief introduction of NSCCC with power point presentation on basic climate science. Hands on activities to understand climate change and its ef-

fects were undertaken by participants followed by group presentations based on the activity. A short documentary on the topic was also screened.

Meanwhile, participants were inducted into the climate ambassador’s programme of NSCCC where inductees were given official badges and a pledge based on four major points i.e. remain optimistic, learn more on climate action, share knowledge experience and ideas and collaborate: organise into communities. Altogether, seven schools from Kohima attended the awareness programme.

‘International Women’s Day’ celebrated across Nagaland

ACID members with other participants at the programme. (NP)

DIMAPUR: International Women’s Day (IWD), under the theme “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Right” was observed across the state on March 8.

ACID Dimapur: Assisi Centre for Integrated Development-cum-National Domestic Workers’ Movement-Nagaland Region celebrated with the theme, “Each for Equal” on March 9 at Assisi auditorium, Dimapur.

Chief guest L. Leivang, ge n e r a l m a n a ge r / O I C of NABARD, Dimapur Nagaland, spoke on the theme explaining that home without woman was not a home. Leivang stated that, the tribal society which is male dominated tries to struggle to give equal rights to women in many of the fields. He said through attitudinal changes “we” would all become agents of change to break the barriers of cultural, economic, political, and social indifferences.

Guest of honour, Munthin Newmai, the councillor of Naga Council and proprietor of HMC School appreciated the women for taking a lead in decision making mainly in the families. Sr. Pramila, director of Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) exhorted that women were marching, campaigning, making change and moving forward, whereby she called for joining hands together to make this world a better place to live and work for equal rights. Different cultural items were presented by NCLP, CRM, NDWM, SHG and tailoring students. Programme was chaired by Kunlung B Phom, prayer offered by Ashila Sangtam and Hoyili Chishi gave benediction.

Bendangmoa gave the vote of thanks. 350 participants witnessed the programme.

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tion with Mokokchung Legal Services Authorithy (MDLSA), Sakhi One Stop Centre Mokokchung and Fazl Ali College observed the programme at the town hall with MDLSA retainer lawyer, I Imkong Jamir as the key speaker on March 8.

Speaking on the topic “generation equality”, I Imkong Jamir deliberated upon the political, economic, social and cultural rights of women. Speaker further, highlighted about the many enactments of laws, programmes and schemes for the gender equality.

Earlier short speeches were delivered by EAC Temsuchuba and Sakhi Centre administrator, Wangshi Yaden. Special song and presentation were made by Mokokchung Town Lotha Women and Gorkha Nari Sangh, respectively. The occasion was chaired by Watsu Mungdang, executive member, Watisenla and solo was presented by Tuden Longkumer. (Correspondent) Mon: In Mon, it was observed at KNSK office, Mon on March 8, wherein resource person asst. professor, Wangkhao Government College, Mon, Shongna Konyak shared about the importance of gender equality in society. According to DIPR report, she also stated that women should be given equality while making decision or whatever field she wishes to pursue and not succumb to societal norms and pressures. SDO (C) Mon, Ilika Zhimomi on behalf of the deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K, presented the awards to the best performing ASHAs and AWWs. The best performing AWWs was awarded to Ngapnon of Longkei village under Mon block, Shikyo K of Wakching village under Wakching block, Ngonnon K of Sheanghah Wamsa under Phomching block. Best performing ASHAs were

Mokokchung Town Lotha Women presenting a special song. (NP)

awarded to C. Theanglih of Tanhai village, Lihnon of Leanghah village and Sangti of Changlangshu village.

Tening: Tening Town We l f a r e O r g a n i s a t i o n (TTWO) in collaboration with Tening Block Task Force on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) celebrated at Tening town on March 8.

Tumben P. Tsanglao, EAC stated the scope and importance of BBBP and emphasized on the importance of health and education for women. Dr Neilasakuo Linyü, medical officer delivered a lecture on women and health. Dr Linyü highlighted the various diseases and advised the gathering to go for regular check up. P. Azon, women secretary of Liangmai Baptist Aruang as the guest speaker shared about the responsibilities, rights and violence against women and asked them to avail the opportunity to build the society. Dr Neilasakuo Linyü and P. Azon inaugurated the Baby and Flower Show. Special song was presented by hostellers of Baptist High School.

Jalukie town: IWD was celebrated at Government Higher Secondary School ground, Jalukie town on March 8, organised

by Peren district administration in collaboration with Social Welfare, DLCW, civil societies & church members.

WWO MSK BBBP, Heiriateile reminded that Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is to celebrate the girl child and enable her education, to prevent gender biased sex selective elimination, to ensure survival of girl child and protection, education and participation of the girl child in all aspects of social life, she stated. Gimlule expressed that the essence of women is seen in the beauty of her soul and not just her perfect body. DLSA Peren, Italang Ramlia delivered a short speech on

legal rights of women and protection of women from domestic violence. Deputy commissioner Peren, Sentiwapang Aier inaugurated the women entrepreneurship stall.

Longleng: In Longleng the weeklong IWD culminated on March 8, organized by Sakhi-One-Stop Centre, in collaboration with various departments and organizations. Awareness campaign on OSC was given to the women union of Pongching and Mongtikang villages under Longleng district. Centre administrator C. Henchem Phom gave a brief introduction on OSC and the services provided by the centre.

Nyanyungsangla, counsellor highlighted about the legal rights and acts. OSC also collaborated with Longleng Town Students Union and organized a street play.

Deputy commissioner M. Shayung Phom as the special guest encouraged the women to voice out and fight for their rights. OSC team in collaboration with NSRLM, RD, Longlengalso visited Yaongyimchen and Yachem villages. On March 8, the OSC team organized the IWD at PSC Hall, Longleng, graced by Yanithung Ezung SP, Longleng as the guest of honour and Caroline Nuklu as resource person. The former encouraged the aggrieved women to come forward without any fear or hesitation and secure themselves through police with legal assistance. Resource person spoke about the condition of the women from the past to present which was the visibility of women being empowered in so many fields.

Pongo village: District Task Force Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), Mahila Shakti Kendra-DLCW and Swachhta Pakhwada of Longleng district organized IWD for the Sakshi block at Pongo village on March 8, with Yingliomei

Phom superintendent Phom Lempong Children Home, PBCA Nyengching, Longleng as speaker. ADC Longleng D. Robin in his short speech exhorted the womenfolk to open their minds and standup for their rights.

Yangching Union presented special number while Tutinungla district coordinator MSK-DLCW led the pledge on Swachh Bharat Mission to all the gathering.

Yangpi village: Tuensang district administration in collaboration with Sakhi One Stop Centre, Tuensang observed IWD at Yangpi village. Anti Chang, CDPO, Noksen graced the occasion as the special guest accompanied by Hotolu, SDO (C), Noksen and Wellington, OC, Noksen PS along with villagers. Special guest spoke on the theme and encouraged the women folk gathered. Meanwhile, she also adjudged the carry bag sewing competition which was a bit to campaign on say not to plastic. Altogether, 61 women gathered during the event. Students from Yangpi Sochum (hostel) performed a special presentation. Short speech and greetings were also delivered by SDO (C) Noksen and village council respectively. They also visited the oldest woman of the village Yemyonungla aged 89 years and presented a gift.

PSUK: Phom Students’ Union Kohima (PSUK) for the first time organised IWD at Phom Baptist Church Kohima on March 8. Resource person B. Lempang said that women are perfectly created by God and challenged them to take risk by venturing out of the box in making use of their God gifted talents. Y. Rebecca enlightened the congregation by encouraging them to stand up for their due rights.

Manloi Baunyang elaborated on the responsibility of women and encouraged them to be productive, and contribute to bring about

drastic change in the society.

Programme was chaired

by P. Enong, invocation by Liang, special number was presented by Women of Faith, vote of thanks was delivered by Shoshei.

HRLN & FPAI: Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) in collaboration with Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) commemorated IWD at Jakhama village on March 8.A press release from HRLN stated that, advocate Neiteo Koza, state director of HRLN said that gender parity was one of the key to end violence against women and to achieve that women has a significant role to play. Ville Rhetso, counselor, FPA India shared some health challenges women face which affects her education and career. Kikrukhonuo Pfukha, advocate, urged women to value themselves and further mentioned that women has equal rights as men and should not be discriminated. Programme was chaired by Akangkokla, program officer, FPA India, welcome address by Hovisale Khatso, advisor Jakhama Women Society. Vote of thanks was proposed by Viswepranuo Rolnu, chairperson Jakhama Women Society.

Vikuonuo Sachu, Miss Nagaland 2019 also gave a short speech.

Tu e n sa n g t ow n : Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP), Tuensang district, Mahila Shakti Kendra and Baptist Youth Fellowship, Tuensang town jointly organised the programme at Khiamniungan Baptist Church (KBC) on March 8.

Shelley Katiry, SDO (Civil) & nodal officer, BBBP Tuensang delivered the greetings. Dr. Pritpal Kaur, SDPO Tuensang spoke on “What International Women Day means to me”.

In his message on the theme, the speaker of the event Apong Yimchunger, associate pastor, Yimchunger Baptist Church, Tuensang town said that both the women and men folks were endowed with the same responsibility as far as realizing women’s rights was concerned. A brief highlight of BBBP was presented by Songmao M, women welfare officer, District Level Centre for Women. Short speeches were also delivered by president of Akheta Sangtamlarü Thsingmujang (AST) and Maj. Rathore

from 7 Sector, Assam Rifles.

Altogether more than 1000 people representing all the affiliated Baptist churches of Tuensang town participated in the event.

BMMU Kuhuboto: NSRLM, BMMU Kuhuboto, Dimapur obser ved the day at Old Showuba village with the village level federation of Old Showuba village.

BMMU Kuhuboto BPM Chenton Konyak urged the women folk present at the celebration to know their rights, to consider themselves at par with the male counterparts & encouraged them to be united on issues.

Area coordinator Anguka Achumi highlighted about the various schemes for women & area coordinator, Sungchungo Yanthan spoke on gender, FNHW & selection of GPP & formation of SAC at all villages.

Vote of thanks was delivered by VLO president Old Showuba.

Chesezu village: Chesezu village under Phek district commemorated the day at the village panchayat hall on March 8, organized by Chesezu Women Society, and supported by Bangalore based campaign group, Our Young Voices. Travel writer Nokho Nyekha as resource person stressed on the need to create a space where gender does not bind anybody from expressing themselves and chasing their dreams.

Nezelu Nyekha, associate director, Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) and Sekulu Nyekha, director, Our Young Voices also spoke at the event. More than 200 women and girls, including men attended the programme.

MSK Tuensang: District administration Tuensang and Mahila Shakti Kendra; District Level Centre for women Tuensang in collaboration with Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Tuensang organised the event at Noklak town hall. Special number was presented by KID girls, one act play by women department LBCNT, Taekwon-do

by KBGV girls, while Niamkoi. S district coordinator gave a brief highlight about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Chongtin ambassador BBBP spoke on the theme.

Around 300 attended the programme where invitees were from KMH federating units Noklak Town, all the sectors GBs and

chairman.

ZGC: Zunheboto Government College (ZGC), observed IWD on March 8, headed by HoD, History, Neutoli Achumi. Neutoli while expounding on the theme, stated that the theme was aligned with UN women’s new multigenerational campaign that was adopted in 1995 at the 4th World conference for women at Beijing and added that since then it was recognized as the most progressive roadmap for empowerment of women and girls everywhere.

She further added that she was tuned with the theme this year 2020, focusing on mobilizing global action to achieve economic social and political equality, equal opportunities and justice and human rights to women.

DMC: Dimapur Meetei Council celebrated IWD on March 8 at Manipuri colony, Dimapur, wherein the council also formed a women’s department.

Council elected a team of office bearers for the women wing where Sunita Wahengbam was elected as president, Yangkhom Rita as general secretary along with others. DMC general secretary L. Indrojit Meetei chaired the programme, senior advisor Kh. Sharatchandra Singh talked about the significance of the day and DMC president Sarat Thangjam delivered keynote address. The programme was attended by 120 members.

SXCC Kidima: St Xavier Catholic Church (SXCC), Kidima, celebrated with director, Eden Gander and Children’s Home, Khuzama, Rev. Fr., Raymond D’ Souza, as chief celebrant, along with Loyola College, Vijayawadam, Andhra Pradesh, Rev. Fr. Ravinder SJ, on March 4. Special number was presented by women and Eucharist was offered.

Yimyu Baptist Arogo: District administration & DLCW MSK celebrated the day with Yimyu Baptist Arogo, youth ministry.

Seitheke Basa village: Seitheke Basa village level organisation (VLO) under NSRLM Medziphema block observed the day at Seitheke Basa.

BMMU RD block Dhansiripar: DAY-NSRLM BMMU RD block Dhansiripar Dimapur, participated in the celebration at Amaluma village on March 8.

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Left’s bad legacy hindering Tripura’s growth: CM Agartala, Mar 9 (IANS): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday claimed that the previous Left Front government’s “terrible legacies of corruption, misgovernance and party domination” over 25 years were major hindrances for the BJP- led government’s developmental efforts.

Despite the erstwhile Left government’s “allround non-performance”, Tripura under his government would become a model state in three years since the state had gained leading position on many counts in the last two years, the Chief Minister told IANS in an interview as his government completed two years on Monday.

“In just two years, we made Tripura corruptionfree, removed middlemen’s role, initiated online systems in almost all public services to reach the doorsteps of people, reduce crime, boost growth and per-capita income,” he added.

To further improve connectivity between landlocked Tripura and the rest of the world, ambitious proj-

Biplab Kumar Deb ects of railways, roadways, waterways, and airways are under implementation, Deb added.

After completion of the ongoing such projects either by year-end or early next year, all northeastern states would benefit in terms of easier connectivity.

The 49-year-old Deb, the 11th Chief Minister of Tripura, claimed that during the Left regime ‘dal tantra’ (party-run system) dominated in all spheres, while ‘ganatantra’ (democracy) was non-existent.

“The BJP-led government had to cope with Rs 12,902-crore loan burden left by the previous Marxist government. We had to pay Rs 5.56 crore per day to

repay the loan along with interest,” he added.

The BJP in alliance with tribal-based Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) had won the Assembly polls two years ago, breaking the 25-year uninterrupted rule of the Left Front led by Communist Party of India-Marxist.

Highlighting his government’s two-year performance, Deb said that in 2017-18, Tripura’s per capita income was Rs 1.05 lakh. “Because of BJP regime’s good governance, Tripura rose to 16th position from previous 21st position among 37 states and union territories in the country.”

According to Tripura Chief Minister, Sikkim topped among the northeastern states in per capita income with Rs 3.17 lakh while Tripura is now at the second position among the eight northeastern states with Rs 1.54 lakh.

Deb claimed that after the completion of the fiveyear term of the BJP-led government, Tripura’s per capita income would be Rs 2.26 lakh in 2022-23 and the GSDP Rs 95,46,333 crore.

The state’s current GSDP is Rs 63,466 crore against Rs 44,161 crore in 2017-18, when the Left Front was in power, he said.

“The BJP government has taken several steps to boost the state’s economy by mobilising available resources. The total tax collection has increased from Rs 1,915 crore in 2017-18 fiscal to Rs 2,338 crore in the current fiscal (2019-20), a net increase of 21.82 per cent. National GST (Goods and Services Tax) collection is 3.7 per cent, but in Tripura this is over 10 per cent.”

Deb, who pledged to make Tripura drugs-free, said that to save the young and future generations from the menace, his government after assuming office on March9, 2018 launched a war on drug trade, cultivation and smuggling.

“As Tripura has taken a lead among northeastern states in curbing drug menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked governments in the region to make northeast India a drugs-free are by 2022.”

Deb, who holds the Home portfolio, said that

the conviction rate in Tripura has increased to 47 per cent from 29 per cent and organised crime against women reduced by 10 per cent in two years.

“Crime against women in Tripura is 15 per cent less than the national average. To empower the women, 10 per cent posts in police department have been reserved for the women.”

Deb said that the Tripura government had introduced 21 new schemes and taken many steps in two years to improve the quality of education, including introduction of NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) curriculum.

The Chief Minister assured that his government would take steps to protect the jobs of 10,323 Tripura government teachers recruited during the previous government’s tenure but now facing termination due to High Court and Supreme Court verdicts.

Regarding the expansion of eight-member Tripura council of ministers, Deb said that it would be done in due course of time.

Kidnapped man rescued in Assam Hailakandi, Mar 9 (PTI): A man kidnapped by a breakaway armed group of suspected Bru Revolutiory Army Union (BRAU) was rescued and seven militants arrested on Sunday from the remote Bagcherra-Riflemara area in Assam’s Hailakandi district, a police official said.

Raju Mishra, hailing from Ramnathpur village, was kidnapped on March 2 by the armed BRAU militant group, now under ceasefire, from close to Assam-Mizoram border area under the Ramnathpur police station’s jurisdiction, the official said.

A case was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act, District Superintendent of Police Pabindra Kumar Nath said.

Mishra has been safely rescued by the district police from the BRAU militant outfit at remote BagcherraRiflemara area, under Ramnathpur police station, close to the inter-state border after continued combing operations in the deep jungles, Nath said.

Unofficial entry points at Indo-Myanmar border sealed Correspondent IMPHAL, Mar 9: Indian authority stepped up its precautionary measures to check spread of COVID-19 by sealing all the unofficial entry points at Moreh sector of Indo-Myanmar.

Following the development, cross border movement was allowed only at the two officials gates (gate no.

1 and 2) at the border town Moreh, official reports here said on Monday.

Earlier, local residents of both the countries at the Indo-Myanmar border were allowed to cross the border without any restriction except frisking and checking of things in their possessions by troops of Assam Rifles guarding the international border.

From Monday, Assam Rifles authority detailed more troopers along the stretch of the porous international border and imposed total ban on the cross border movement, official sources here said.

Earlier, people of both countries were allowed to cross the border gates after passing fever screening.

However, from Monday, people crossing the border gates have to fill their personal details in self-declaration form issued by the authority and submit them before crossing the border gate. The step has been taken up to maintain a register of number of people crossing the border, the official source said.

The stringent measure on the cross border movement came up barely a day after state health minister L Jayentakumar visited the border town to take stock of the precautionary measure to check spread of the disease in the state. During his visit, the minister had assured to consult with Union ministry of defence and external affairs regarding the shielding of international border to stop entering of foreigners. The stringent measures being taken up by the Indian authority was lauded by the residents of the border town.

Moreh Consumer Club (MCC) has been pressing authority of Manipur government to shield the border totally in the backdrop of fast spreading coronavirus.

National tribal youth fest marks Women’s Day Ambassadors from six Asean countries call on Mizoram Gov

Dimapur, Mar 9 (NPN): The 7-day National Youth Exchange fest drew to a close on March 8 marking International Women’s Day with a colourful ceremony at Amphitheatre of Don Bosco Institute (DBI) Kharguli, Guwahati.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) in collaboration with DBI organised the 7-days Tribal Youth Exchange Program from March 2 to 8. Some 500 students from various states and union territories participated in the programme.

Pallavi Kachari, collector, Guwahati Municipal Corporation who graced the fest as the chief guest said, “We must teach our sons to respect girls. Every girl’s [dignity and safety] responsibility is in the hands of the men. Men should also learn

Coronavirus: Mizoram ban entry of foreigners Aizawl, Mar 9 (PTI): Mizoram’s borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh will be sealed and the entry of foreigners banned to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus in the state, a top official said on Monday.

Mizoram shares a 510km border with Myanmar and a 318-km border with Bangladesh.

State chief secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo said in a meeting convened by Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Monday, it was decided that the borders with the two countries will be sealed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

However, entry from Myanmar will be allowed at Zokhawthar for senior officials and in case of any emergencies where a medical team will be deployed round the clock to screen the people coming in.

During the meeting, it was also decided that all inter-state borders except four entry points will be closed and Inner Line Permits will not be issued to new entrants, the official said.

Mizoram shares interstate borders with Assam, Manipur and Tripura. Entry points with Assam will be open at Bairabi and Vairengte, with Manipur at Khawkan and with Tripura at Kanhmun, Chuaungo said.

The meeting was attended by cabinet ministers, senior officials, and representatives of Mizoram Journalists Association (MJA), the chief secretary said.

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Pallavi Kachari how to treat women.”

Other guests of honour included chairperson, Royal Global University, Prof. Alak Buragohain, State Director of NYKS Angshuman Prasad Das, Director, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship Abhijit Sharma, Deputy Director General, NCC Shillong , Brig. R.K. Singh, Execu-

tive Director of Don Bosco Institute Dr (Fr) P. D. John, and Regional Director, NSS Guwahati Dipak Kumar.

Angshuman Prasad Das referred to the crowd as small India sitting. He emphasized, “When you go home tell your friends and extend your knowledge by your service, then your 7-day stay will be a fruitful”.

Abhijit Sharma, Director of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship told the participants, “You are the people who will bring solution to the problem.” He also asked the participants to adapt to technology to bring solution.

Brig. R. K. Singh DDG, NCC Shillong encouraged youth to work together to bring a greater impact. He told the participants, “Be confident in whatever you

do, imbibe values and take the responsibility to take this country into a new era. Be part of the solution not part of problem.”

Pusha Saroj, a participant from Delhi said, “I love DBI and the people of Northeast. They are so welcoming, colourful and sociable. I am going to tell everywhere about the beauty of DBI and Northeast.”

Shreya from UP studying in Benares Hindu University said, “Everything is different in Northeast. But I was able to adjust myself and enjoy the sessions and learn a lot. The entire camp was an eyeopener for me about the rich culture of Northeast.” The 7-day event consisted of various sessions, cultural evenings, local sight-seeing and adventure events.

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Aizawl, Mar 9 (PTI): Ambassadors of six Asean countries - Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam - called on Mizoram Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Monday and discussed a wide range of issues, including border trade.

During the interaction that lasted for more than an hour, Pillai expressed hope

that their visit will bring closer ties between India and Asean countries and more importantly, bigger activities at the border trade centres in the eastern side of Mizoram, Raj Bhavan sources said.

The ambassadors of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) countries also shared their experiences in Mizoram with the governor and called their

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trip as culturally enriching and also extremely important in the context of trade viabilities.

They considered Mizoram to be Indias gateway in term of trade with the Asean countries. Among others, cultural exchanges, trade opportunities, Kaladan Multi-

Modal Transit Transport project were discussed during the interaction.

In the afternoon Pillai hosted luncheon for the visiting ambassadors.

The group came to Mizoram to attend Chapchar Kut festival which concluded on Friday.

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I, MS. IMTIENLA, D/o Lanumeren, resident of H.No. 95, Oriental Colony, Dimapur declare through an affidavit No. 478/2020 dated 04.03.2020 that my name in Bank Passbook appeared as "IMTILA WALLING" and my father's name as Lanu Walling. Both the names IMTIENLA and IMTILA WALLING connotes to same and one person i.e. me and my father's name Lanu Walling and Lanumeren connotes the same person.

DP-1890 IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE Dated Dimapur, the th 2020 No. M-14/2020 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Kenzeu Lungalang -Vrs- Ramkuding Nsarangbe, resident of Oriental Colony Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land Described in the Schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/ Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Kenzeu Lungalang, Village/Block No : Padumpukhuri Plot No : Nil, Patta No : 559, Dag No : 893, Area : 01B-00K-00Ls North : Imo Lkr, South : S. Chuba East : Taka Ao, West : Approach Road (ANOOP KHINCHI), IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur DP-1889

SIRD Conducts Exposure Tour to Sikkim for VDBs

The Nagaland VDB Secretaries Exposure visit to Sikkim was organize by SIRD, Nagaland from 24th February to 1st March, 2020 under RGSA, Capacity Building and Training for Village Development Secretaries. Altogether 9 (nine) districts participated in the 1 week tour. Gangtok, Darjeeling, 25th Lungchok Kamerey GPU under south Sikkim, and Pakyong GPU under East Sikkim were visited. The Team was led by Dr. Juthsutho Phoji, Sr. Faculty SIRD. Findings by the Team: 1. Other source of Revenue (OSR) generation is managed and maintained well in Sikkim.

2. Power and Functions of the Panchayat systems are well organized in Sikkim which our state can follow their system.

3. Under PMAY, the beneficiaries get full amount, hence, the needy people can build their houses well.

4. Work demand under MGNREGA is much higher in Sikkim.

Suggestion: 1. The team requests the state government and all line departments for sincere and effective participation in convergence work for development as enlisted in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution.

2. The team suggests the state government and the Village development Board/ Council for practicing Spring-shed for effective water-management.

3. More Capacity Building /Training and Technical support is required for organic farming methods in our state.

4. The team requests the state government for considering fund for collocation of common service centres under RGSA scheme in all the districts so that revenues may be generated from these centres.

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Yes Bank scam: CBI raids 7 locations

tripping of funds where loans from Yes Bank to DHFL landed in companies owned by Rana Kapoor’s daughters, DoIT Urban Ventures (India) Pvt Ltd, the officials said.

The agency has alleged that between April and June, 2018, Yes Bank invested Rs 3,700 crore in short-term debentures of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL), they said.

Yes Bank also sanctioned a loan of Rs 750 crore to RKW Developers Pvt Ltd whose director is Dheeraj Wadhawan and is a DHFL group company for their Bandra reclamation project, the officials said.

The amount was transferred to by RKW Developers to DHFL without investing anything in the project for which it was sanctioned, they said.

In return for these Yes Bank funds, Wadhawan allegedly invested Rs 600 crore in a company of Kapoor’s

daughters -- DoIt Urban Ventures (India) Pvt Ltd, which the CBI alleges to be a bribe to Kapoor for Yes Bank investments.

DHFL is alleged to have siphoned off Rs 31,000 crore out of total bank loans of Rs 97,000 crore using a web of multiple shell companies. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday imposed a moratorium on the capital-starved Yes Bank, capping withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account, and superseded the board of the private sector lender with immediate effect.

Yes Bank will not be able to grant or renew any loan or advance, make any investment, incur any liability or agree to disburse any payment.

As per the RBI’s draft reconstr uction scheme, State Bank of India will pick up 49 per cent stake in the crisis-ridden Yes Bank under a government-approved bailout plan.

Govt asks CAPFs to prepare over 5,400-bedded quarantine facilities

S R I NAG A R , M A R 9 (PTI): Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon-andsearch operation in Khojpora village in the Reban area of the south Kashmir district during the night after receiving information about the presence of militants there, a police spokesman said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the forces personnel, prompting them to retaliate.

Two militants were killed in the gunfight, the spokesman said, adding their bodies were retrieved from the encounter site.

The slain militants have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Malik alias Abu Maviya, a resident of Tungduno Yaripora Kulgam who had been active since December 2017, and Amir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Wadina Melhoura who joined militancy in 2019.

Malik, a Pakistantrained militant, was involved in various terrorrelated cases in south Kashmir, he said.

The spokesman said during the search at the encounter site, one AK-47, one under barrel grenade launcher, one AK-47 magazine, one Chinese pistol, one magazine of Chinese pistol and five nine mm live rounds were recovered.

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The government has directed the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to prepare quarantine facilities with a bed capacity to admit over 5,400 people to deal with cases of coronavirus across the country, officials said on Monday.

These forces, comprising the Central Reserve Police Force, the Border Security Force, the Central Industrial Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Sashastra Seema Bal and the National Security Guard, have also been asked to create 75 isolation wards as part of preparations to combat possible large-scale outbreak of the virus.

Officials told PTI that the Union home ministry has asked these forces to create a total of 5,440-bed capacity at 37 locations in the country.

75 isolation wards are also to be created at these locations by these forces, they said.

“The aim is to build capacity. These forces have

Allahabad HC orders removal of ‘name and shame’ posters

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KHEZHAKENO STUDENTS’ UNION Phek District, Nagaland Regd. No. Rs.2013

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With profound gratitude to our Almighty God, the Khezhakeno Students’ Union extends our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Soyimna Aier Koza IPS, SP (HR & SJ), W/o Mr. Lakha Koza (NPS), on her induction to the coveted IPS cadre. She is the first Lady Chakhesang to be inducted into this prestigious service.

Ms. Chepeu Koza, D/o Mr. Pfukrunyi Koza for securing the post of Forest Ranger (Class II Gazetted) under Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department and Mr. Vietsolhou Koza, S/o Mr. S Dilo Koza for securing the post of Planning Assistant (Grade III) under Urban Development Department in the recently conducted NPSC CTE. The Union lauds their achievements and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.

SdVIETSOPE KOZA PETSHO KOZA General Secretary President

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Tovishe Richard Achumi President (YKKD) DP-1891

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Through this column, the St. Joseph Catholic Church Tseminyu Village would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. SINILO MARTIN KENT, S/o of Mrs & Mr. Gwasinlo Kent DB for securing the post of Agriculture Inspector Class III through the recently conducted NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2018 -2019.

The community take immense pride and honour in your great achievement for bringing laurels to the community. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Best Wishes, St. Joseph Catholic Community, Tseminyu Village

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We , t h e B h u m n y u C i t i z e n Student’s Union with immense pride and joy extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss M. Shingmei Phom, D/o Shri. N. Manngai Phom & Mrs. N. Manem Phom for securing the post of Junior Engineer under Public Works Department in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination.

The Union further wishes her success in her future endeavours H. NOKLAK PHOM L. LONGJEIH PHOM President, BCSU G.Secy, BCSU

ADVERTISEMENT NO.DIC/AGTO/TRG/1/2018-19 : Application in plain paper are hereby invited from bonafide candidate having a minimum educational qualification of Class VIII passed and above, undergoing 1 (one) year training course at H/W/CITCPC Training Centre under Sub-DIC, Aghunato for the session 2020-2021.

The following trades : a. handicrafts (5 seats) male. b. Weaving (5 seats) female.

The last date of receiving application is 26/03/2020. Selection interview will be held on 30/03/2020 at 10:00 a.m in the H/W/ CITCPC Training Centre. Aghunato. Candidates should bring original documents at the time of interview.

The selected candidate will be awarded a monthly stipend of Rs. 500/- (Five hundred) only per month.

After completion of the Training Course Certificate will be awarded to the candidates and no employment guarantee by the department.

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Applications are invited from interested Colleges/Institutes for setting up of College for Deaf under the new Central Sector Plan Scheme of "Establishment of College for Deaf in each of the five regions of the country" under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwDs). Details of the Scheme are available on the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (DEPwDs) website (http://socialjustice.nic.in) Note: 1. The Scheme envisages financial assistance to College affiliated only to the UGC approved State/Central/UT administered college in each of the five regions on the country.

2. Submission of application will be till 15th April 2020 during office hours.

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The Dimapur Yajang Senso Telongjem (DYST) takes colossal pride and honour to extend our heartiest congratulation and appreciation to Ms. Yashikala Ao, D/o Mr. Nungsangmeren Ao and Mrs. Limasangla Ao for securing the post of Junior Engineer (JE) in 1st Rank under the Department of Water Resources in the recently declared (NPSC) Combined Technical Services Examination.

The DYST further wishes and prays that our Almighty grant her good health and abundant blessings in days to come.

M. Imti Jamir Temjenyapang Aier President General Secretary DYST DYST

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With immense pride and honour, the Eastern Sumi Union, Kohima sincerely congratulates the following persons for qualifying the recent Combined Technical Services Examination conducted by NPSC: 1. Mrs. Lovitoli K. Achumi, wife of Mr. Kikato K Chishi for securing the post of Assistant Urban Development Officer (Class-I Gazetted) under Urban Development Department.

2. Miss Omekali, daughter of Shri. Hokhei Yepthomi for securing the post of Agriculture Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Agriculture Department.

3. Mr. Shekimu H . Sumi, son of Shri. Hoikhe Yepthomi for securing the post of Soil Conservation Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Soil & Water Conservation Department.

The Union wishes them success in all their future endeavours.

(TOKUGHA YEPTHOMI) (KENEDY K. YEPTHOMI) Chairman General Secretary

cerned supervising officer,” an office order issued by Registrar General Ashu Garg said.

“A letter has been written to principal secretaries, secretaries, autonomous bodies and municipal corporations for the suspension of biometric attendance in view of coronavirus threat,” an official had said.

AGHUNATO : NAGALAND

The Aoli Salong Semchir through this column conveys our heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the following: 1. Dr. I. Suponglila Jamir, (D/o Imlikokba Jamir, Ungma), on being promoted to Planning Assistant under Urban Development.

2. Mrs. Rongsenkala Jamir (D/o Longrikoba Jamir, Ungma), on being promoted to District Land Record & Survey Officer.

3. Mrs. Imnukshila Jamir (D/o Lt. Ungerangnen Jamir, Longjang), on being promoted to Director, R.D Department, Govt. of Nagaland 4. Imlitongzük Jamir (S/o Lt. Imnatushi Jamir, Ungma), for being selected as Junior Engineer under PWD in the recently declared NPSC result.

5. Ningshitoba Jamir (S/o Tekatushi Jamir, Longjang), for securing the 6th rank under PWD in the recently declared NPSC result We also pray that the Almighty will guide and bless you in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/T. Mayang Jamir P. Sowa Jamir President Secretary

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issued to various departments/offices, marking of attendance on biometric machines and use of the same is being stopped in National Green Tribunal, New Delhi with immediate effect till March 31, 2020.

“Attendance during this period is to be marked manually with arrival and departure time under the supervision of the con-

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We, the Yeza Kughuko Küqhakulu Dimapur with immense praise and thanks to Almighty Supreme God, extends our greatest felicitation to Mrs. Lovitoli K. Achumi, wife of Mr. Kikato K. Chishi S.D.O (C) Dimapur, for securing the post of Assistant Urban Development Officer (Grade-I) in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2019 & 2020.

We, the Y.K.K.D incessantly pray to God for her good health and efficient service to the people of Nagaland, in her future endeavour.

forces to make them understand the management and other medical protocols to run a quarantine centre for coronavirus affected people, officials said.

The second batch of people, including Indians and foreigners, evacuated from Wuhan in China are still living at the ITBP centre.

ITBP Director General (DG) S S Deswal, they said, will also be holding an awareness session on these measures on a Doordarshan free-to-air DTH platform, Vande Gujarat.

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also been asked to earmark and depute their respective teams of doctors, paramedics and sanitation officials who will man these quarantine facilities,” a senior home ministry officer said.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, which is already running such a quarantine centre in Delhi’s Chhawla area, has also been asked to prepare training modules for specialist trainers of these forces.

ITBP experts will hold workshops and prepare online modules for these

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): India will send a military transport aircraft to Iran on Monday night to bring back Indians stranded in the coronavirus-hit nation, official sources said.

The C-17 Globemaster military aircraft is expected to depart from the Hindon airbase around 8 pm, they said. About 2,000 Indians are living in Iran, a country that has witnessed increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the last few days.

According to latest reports, 237 people have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran while the number of positive cases stands at around 7,000. It will be the second such evacuation by the C-17 Globemaster in the last two weeks. On February 27, 76 Indians and 36 foreign nationals were brought back from the Chinese city of Wuhan by the aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

The aircraft had also taken a consignment of medical supplies to China to help it deal with the crisis.

The C-17 Globemaster is the largest military aircraft in the Indian Air Force’s inventory. The plane can carry large combat equipment, troops and humanitarian aid across long distances in all weather conditions.

Three days ago, a Mahan airline plane brought swab samples of 300 Indians from Iran to India.

“highly unjust” and said it was an “absolute encroachment on personal liberty of individuals”.

The posters bearing photographs, names and addresses of those accused of vandalism during the antiCAA protests had come up at major road crossings in Lucknow late on Thursday night on the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an official had said.

In Lucknow, around 50 people were identified by police as alleged rioters and were served notices.

The “name and shame” posters said the property of the accused will be confiscated if they fail to pay compensation. Activist-politician Sadaf Jafar and former IPS officer S R Darapuri were among those whose photos appeared on the posters.

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of Article 21 of the Constitution.

“Accordingly, the district magistrate and the commissioner of police, Lucknow, are directed to remove the banners from the roadside forthwith.

The State of Uttar Pradesh is directed not to place such banners on roadside containing personal data of individuals without having authority of law,” the court added.

The bench further said, “A report of satisfactory compliance is required to be submitted by the district magistrate, Lucknow, to the registrar general of this court on or before 16th March, 2020. On receiving such compliance report, the proceedings of this petition shall stand closed.”

The court, which had on March 7 taken suo motu cognisance of the issue, had on Sunday termed the move

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ALLAHABAD, MAR 9 (PTI): The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the Lucknow adminstration to remove posters of those accused of vandalism during anti-CAA protests in December.

The bench of Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Ramesh Sinha also asked the Uttar Pradesh government not to install such posters “without having the authority of law”.

The court directed the district magistrate and the Lucknow police commissioner to submit a compliance report in this regard on or before March 16.

“In entirety, we are having no doubt that the action of the state which is subject matter of this public interest litigation is nothing but an unwarranted interference in privacy of people,” the HC observed, terming it a violation

Coronovirus patients being quarantined. (File)

NGT notice to stop use of biometric machines

In view of the coronavirus threat, the National Green Tribunal has issued a notice stopping the use of biometric machines to mark attendance at the Principal Bench here.

The directive comes into force with immediate effect till March 31.

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and exit to prevent the accused from moving out of the country.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which arrested Kapoor, had already got LOC issued on the basis of which Roshini was stopped for leaving for London at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai.

The searches took place at the lavish apartment of Kapoor in the famous Samudra Mahal building in Worli, besides residences of his daughters Raakhe and Radha in the up-market NCPA complex, Nariman point, besides Wadhawan’s home at Sea View, Palace Hills, the officials said.

The offices of DHFL, DoIT Ventures and RKW d e ve l o p e r s w e r e a l s o searched, they said.

The agency has alleged that Kapoor, 62, entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL director-promoter for round-

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): The CBI carried out searches at seven locations in Mumbai on Monday in connection with the Yes Bank scam pertaining to the Rs 600 crore alleged bribe to its co-founder Rana Kapoor’s family by scam-hit DHFL and issued a look out circular against the accused to prevent their escape, officials said.

The CBI has named five companies and seven individuals including Kapoor, his wife Bindu and daughters Roshini, Raakhe and Radha as accused in its FIR. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) and RKW Developers Private Limited and their then directors Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, respectively also figure as accused in the FIR. DoIt Urban Ventures controlled by the Kapoor family, RAB Enterprises (lndia) Private Limited in which Bindu Rana Kapoor was director and Morgan Credits Private Ltd in which Rana Kapoor’s daughters were directors are also named as accused.

While 10 teams of the agency were involved in the search operation spread across swanky south Mumbai neighbourhood, the agency issued Look Out Circular against all the seven accused --Kapoors and Wadhawans -- named in the FIR. A look out circular (LOC) alerts immigration staff at all the ports of entry

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hile India’s economy is on a slowdown due to various factors and hastened by the disastrous demonetisation on November 8, 2016 where even the ATMs had to be recalibrated to dispense the new currency notes, taking time and entailing great public inconvenience. To add to the economic woes, the faulty implementation of GST and recent disclosures of bank frauds is indeed the worst news for the nation’s banking economy.

According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest annual report, it is estimated the amount involved in frauds (of above Rs.1 lakh) in Indian banks at Rs. 71,543 crore in 2018-19, up by 74% from Rs. 41,168 crore in 2017-18. The 201718 figure itself is a four-fold increase compared to four years ago. It may be recalled that State Bank of India reported fraud of Rs. 25,400 crore followed by Punjab National Bank of Rs.10,800 crore and Bank of Baroda of Rs. 8,300 crore. The latest fraud comes from Yes Bank, a so-called new generation bank, where around Rs.36,000crore has been estimated as stressed loans. Worst, the bank’s founder Rana Kapoor, his wife and three daughters are among 13 accused named by the CBI in a spiralling investigation into bribery and money-laundering linked to India’s fourth largest private lender. According to the case filed by the CBI, Yes Bank invested around Rs. 3,700 crore in DHFL or Dewan Housing and Finance Ltd around the same time it granted a Rs. 600 crore loan to a company called Doit, owned by Rana Kapoor’s three daughters. Most loans were given post 2008, a time when the economic scenario was deteriorating with the GDP (Goods Domestic Product) crashing down with over-leveraged corporate. As per its disclosure statement till September 2019, Yes Bank’s total loan exposure is Rs 3.79 lakh crore, including both fund based and non-fund based loans. Today depositors stand to lose their money and have no hope until the government intervenes.

A Yes Bank account holder cannot withdraw above Rs.50,000. The crisis comes months after a similar situation surfaced at Punjab & Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Limited, raising doubts over the way banks in the private sector are regulated, and dipping public confidence in financial institutions. The incident also comes weeks before the government is set to put in place its plans for the consolidation of 10 public sector banks into four mega state-owned lenders, amid concerns over the deadline of April 1 being met for want of regulatory approvals. The number of bank frauds in India is substantial. It in increasing with the passage of time. MoS Finance Anurag Thakur informed the Lok Sabha that scheduled commercial banks and select financial institutions have reported frauds to the tune of Rs. 1,13,374crore as on September 30, 2019. Further he also disclosed that the Non Performing Assets (NPAs) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) stood at Rs. 7.27 lakh crore as on September 30, 2019. Bank consolidation is not the way out but more effective measures for reform in the banking sector and for banks to put up names online of those taking highvalue credits. A farmer can be named and shamed to the point of committing suicide. Why not all those big wilful defaulting borrowers? Let the trust in banks be preserved.

DailyDevotion Turning Back or Walking with Jesus?

Do you also want to go away? —John 6:67 What a penetrating question! Our Lord’s words often hit home for us when He speaks in the simplest way. In spite of the fact that we know who Jesus is, He asks, “Do you also want to go away?” We must continually maintain an adventurous attitude toward Him, despite any potential personal risk.

“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more” (John 6:66). They turned back from walking with Jesus; not into sin, but away from Him. Many people today are pouring their lives out and working for Jesus Christ, but are not really walking with Him. One thing God constantly requires of us is a oneness with Jesus Christ. After being set apart through sanctification, we should discipline our lives spiritually to maintain this intimate oneness. When God gives you a clear determination of His will for you, all your striving to maintain that relationship by some particular method is completely unnecessary. All that is required is to live a natural life of absolute dependence on Jesus Christ. Never try to live your life with God in any other way than His way. And His way means absolute devotion to Him. Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus.

Peter saw in Jesus only someone who could minister salvation to him and to the world. But our Lord wants us to be fellow laborers with Him. In John 6:70 Jesus lovingly reminded Peter that he was chosen to go with Him. And each of us must answer this question for ourselves and no one else: “Do you also want to go away?”

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You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. ~ Aristotle

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very now and then I rescue chickens from the illegal roadside khokhas, where they sit in wire cages and watch their brothers being beheaded. (I have stopped all the khokhas in my constituency and so should you as, under the Municipal Act passed by Parliament years ago, these are illegal.) When I take them to a farm, many of them simply cannot walk, even though we put them down on soft grass.

Most walk a few steps, then sit down, then try again after a time. They are clearly in great pain.

Why are broiler chickens lame, and how do their walking problems affect you when you eat them ?

Broiler chickens are lame because they are fed hormones and unnatural foods to make their bodies grow very fat in a very short time. The legs are unable to take this weight and so they have great difficulty walking. Apart from that, they are kept in cages with wire flooring and the wires bite into their feet causing wounds. Most poultry scientists have recommended removing wire floors, but the industry continues to use them because the urine and faeces can go through the wires and be collected for sale.

20% or more broiler chickens are lame because they are victims of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO). Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone.

Bones can become infected in a number of ways: Bacterial infection from a wound in one

part of the body may spread through the bloodstream into the bone, or a fracture may expose the bone to infection.

The ribs become infected and the spinal cord is compressed.

Internal wounds develop. Bacteria enter these wounds and create abscesses in the bones.

Birds become lame to begin with, and then stop walking and lie on their sides. They flap their wings occasionally, to try and move, but the wings then develop abscesses too.

When they stop walking, and remain in a sitting posture for prolonged periods, the major arteries supplying their legs are compressed and the cells start dying (necrosis).

They cannot reach food or water, and die of disease and starvation. These birds don’t respond to treatment, as antibiotics don’t work on bacterial bone and joint infections.

Researchers have found these bacteria in lame chickens: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Enterococcus cecorum, Salmonella spp and Staphylococcus agnetis.

Other sporadic causes, of osteomyelitis and arthritis in poultry, include Pasteurella multocida, Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, Trueperella Arcanobacterium pyogenes, Enterococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Salmonella spp., Streptobacillus moniliformis, Aspergillus spp., E. faecalis, E. durans.

Escherichia coli is often responsible for flock outbreaks of arthritis, and osteomyelitis, in broiler chickens. E. coli bacteria colonize the lining of

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The sicker you will get the respiratory and intestinal tract and skin, and then enter the body through a wound.

They first cause intestinal infections, and are rapidly spread by the circulatory system. The weakness of the artificially, rapidly growing bones make it very difficult for the immune system to prevent infection and osteomyelitis, as they already suffer from micro fractures. So, micro abscesses develop in the body and then develop into an active site of infection. When the chicken dies of these diseases, it is still sold to you. And some of these bacteria are very dangerous to the human being.

Staphylococcus bacterial infections can turn deadly if the bacteria invade deeper into the human body, entering your bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs or heart. A growing number of healthy people are developing life-threatening staph infections, ranging from food poisoning, skin problems, septicaemia, septic arthritis, of knees, shoulders, hips, and fingers or toes, to infections of the inner lining of the heart. Some staph infections no longer respond to common antibiotics.

Staphylococcus aureus can cause a range of illnesses, from minor skin infections, such as pimples, boils, cellulitis, carbuncles and abscesses, to life-threatening diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, toxic shock syndrome, bacteremia, and sepsis.

Salmonella bacterial diseases affect the intestinal tract.

People develop diarrhoea, fever and abdominal cramps.

In some cases the diarrhoea, associated with salmonella infection, can be so dehydrating as to require prompt medical attention. Life-threatening complications also may develop, if the infection spreads beyond the intestines.

Escherichia coli infections cause intestinal infections, with diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting. It is one of the most powerful toxins.

Pasteurella multocida can cause skin and soft tissue infections, following a bite or scratch. Pain, swelling, and erythema often develop and progress rapidly.

Enterococcus spp, Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium cause a variety of

infections, including endocarditis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, intra-abdominal infection, cellulitis, and wound infection. Some people with infections have diarrhoea, urinate a lot, feel weak and sick, or have fever and chills.

S t r e p t o c o c c u s s p p. causes streptococcal pharyngitis, pyoderma, abscesses, cellulitis, endocarditis, polyarthritis, pneumonia and septicemia. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is an often fatal disease characterized by shock and multiorgan failure.

Streptobacillus moniliformis can cause ulcers at the site of a wound, fever and complications in the wound.

Aspergillus spp. affects people with weakened immune systems, or lung diseases, who can develop allergic reactions, lung infections, and infections in their organs.

E n t e r o c o c c u s s p p. , particularly E. faecalis, also causes multi organ infections in humans. The bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics.

A study, of ten human patients with osteomyelitis, showed that eight cases were due to infection by E. faecalis. A study in Brazil showed the presence of this bacterium in 42% of the chicken carcasses tested (Campos et al). All strains were resistant to the antibiotics tested. E. faecalis is particularly dangerous because it has the ability to transfer its resistance genes to other organisms present in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, limiting the uti-

lization of antibacterial drugs (Campos et al., 2013).

Contamination of animals and their by-products, by resistant bacteria and their transmission to humans, are an animal and public health concern. The sicker the animal, the sicker you will get when you eat it.

The poultry industry has been told, again and again, to do the following things in order to reduce lameness, suffering and premature death.

1. Stop using wire floors in the cages, in fact, stop caging altogether.

2. Give more nutritious food and stop the periods of starvation.

3. Avoid high housing density.

4. Ensure adequate access to feeders.

5. Keep the place clean and prevent respiratory diseases. This means emptying and completely disinfecting the broiler house; changing the litter; adequate cleaning of water lines and continuously sanitizing the water. All practices, to prevent bacterial infections, would help lessen bone inflammation.

Most poultries in India have ignored these directions.

The result is that the chickens you eat are full of abscesses and bacteria, which do not go away in cooking. For those consumers who want to buy large chickens: the bigger the chicken, the more likely that it had all these diseases. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic. in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

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Humble beginnings of the Naga Traditional Wrestling

take this privilege to share a brief story of the Naga style traditional way of wrestling.

Ever since its inception, “Naga Wrestling” as it is popularly known, has always envisioned its wrestlers to adhere by sheer professional standards. The Nagaland Wrestling Association, which is the governing body of the sport, will be celebrating their 50th year anniversary this year. On this mark of half a century since its formation, it will be accompanied by the 27th Nagaland Wrestling Championship, the most anticipated tournament of the sport, on the 10th & 11th of March 2020 at Khuochiezie Local ground, Kohima.

I am deeply honoured to pay my humble tribute to its visionary leaders, who had painstakingly and steadfastly worked, in ensuring the enormous task of preserving and promoting the most admired traditional game of the Nagas.

Naga wrestling is one of the oldest traditional games practiced since time immemorial. The game is played to encourage fitness, health and friendship to name a few among many. It has always been known to upheld justice to whoever competed in the wonderful sport. This sport, in the past, has surprisingly been used, to even settle differences between parties during contentious disputes.

Unmistakably, the game has always be celebrated for its impeccable and fierce nature of competition.

As the 27th NWA tournament coincides with the 50th NWA celebration 2020, all participants in the tournament are exhorted to participate in the sport, in a true spirit of sportsmanship. You are further encouraged to create a true and lasting friendship, amongst whom you shall wrestle during the tournament. Let’s make it a commitment to create this traditional impression with a professional attitude.

The first National level Naga Friendly-Wrestling Match was organized by distinguished leaders in 1939 & 1942 at the Naga Hospital Kohima area. It was during this time when the working site was being levelled for construction of the Naga Hospital, Kohima under the British administration. In the later years, the tournaments were organized by the NNC/ Federal Government of Nagaland under the leadership of the NNC President A.Z Phizo, Brigadier Dikha Khupfu, Commissioner A.K.Lungalung, Commissioner Vetsosa Kezo and a few other prominent leaders. All tournaments that followed suite were held sheerly on traditional style. There was no individual championships held from 1939,1942, 1947, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969 & 1971. All these tournaments were held at Phezu and Kohima, except in the year 1965 tournament, where it was held at Shukhumei Village, Shepumaramth region/ Senapati District (Naga Manipur) organized by Japfu State, Federal Government of Nagaland, on 22nd March 1965. There was a brief hiatus in the year of 1948-1964 due to the Indo-Naga conflict.

According to the NWA re-

cords, in the 1966 tournament at Phezu Jotsoma,(the present Science College, Jotsoma) the tournament was organized for the first time in the state of Nagaland (after attaining statehood) which comprised of two groups. It is learned that the Naga Manipuris were restricted to participate in the tournament by the Govt. of Manipur. Although no substantial record proving such a claim is found.

The legitimate Nagaland Wrestling Association was formed in the year of 1969 with the leadership of Lt. Wezulhi Krome, ex-MLA, as the first President of the Nagaland Wrestling Board. With the formation, the first organised tournament on traditional style of Wrestling was conducted on 20th May 1971 at the Kohima local ground. In this tournament, wrestlers who won all bouts were declared as the best wrestlers of the year. The second tournament was organized for an individual championship, held on the 15th March 1972 at Kohima.

Subsequently, Lt.Velahu Puro won the tournament as the first individual champion in the history of NWA. With these humble beginnings, the NWA tournaments have gradually gained passionate followers and have now become one of Nagas’s most loved sport. Being now established as one of the highest anticipated events in the state which has brought not only individuals, groups and tribes together, but also placed Nagaland on the international map in the world of Wrestling. In 1976, Naga wrestlers actively participated in the National wrestling festival held at New Delhi. The first Naga –Mizo wrestling meet was held in Aizawl in the year of 1978. Following which, the second meet was held in Kohima in 1980, initiated under the leadership of President Lt. Satuo Kuotsu and Gen.Secy.

Mr. Keku-u Zeliang.

With the association maturing, the NWA got affiliated to the Wrestling Federation of India in 1999.

The NWA President, Mr. K.Puro then facilitated connections with the WFI. After which, the Wrestling Federation of India paved the way for professional Naga wrestlers to participate in its organised tournaments. Apart from the main tournament, the association also organized two Major championships under the then NWA President of Er. K.Keditsu. Namely: 1. The Naga Open wrestling championship.

2. Hornbill International wrestling championship.

In these two Mega championships, the association had liberally kept open to all the professional wrestlers from different parts of the world. So far, we have been privileged to witness professional wrestling participants from the neighbouring states of India. We have also been immensely privileged to have participants from other countries, namely Japan, USA, South Korea and the UK. In 2008, during the Hornbill festival, the Government of Nagaland invited

a Sumo wrestler team from South Korea. In the tournament, the Naga style and Ssireum (Korean style) wrestling exhibition match cum competition was held on 5th December 2008 at Kisama, Naga Heritage village. The thrilling event gave both the audience and the Naga wrestlers alike a storming taste of professional wrestling in different styles. It is needless to say that the spectacle was thoroughly enjoyed by all parties. The north east Wrestling association was formed under the leadership of Mr. Hierang Lungalung, former President of NWA in the year 2009. The N.E. Free style wrestling tournament was conducted several times and our team had brought home several Medals.

As the Motto of the association stands, “Good wrestling encompasses brain and brawn’’, the association’s efforts go into moulding professional wrestlers and developing them to their best potential. During my tenure, the NWA arranged different measures and made sincere efforts to popularise the sport. Understanding our need to nationalise and internationalise our Naga traditional style of Wrestling, which once only remained only in the state level for the last few decades.

In the year of 2016, during the event of the 25th Anniversary Nagaland Wrestling tournament in Kohima, supporters generously contributed to the NWA fund. Distinguished leaders such as the Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, MLA’s, Officers, top businessmen, contractors and individuals generously donated towards the upliftment of the sport. Through the contributions and blessings, we led the team and conveniently organized with the main land of Indian to introduce the BELT wrestling which is close similar to Naga traditional style and we participated National Traditional Belt wrestling Championship held at Pune, Maharastra in the year of 2016 where our team won 9 medals and brought laurel to the state.

With the affiliation to the All India Traditional Wrestling & Pantration Federation and participation with a strong team, The AITWPF leaders were left impressed and also recognized the ability of the Naga wrestlers. The first medalist in the international event was Mr.Keduovilie Zümu, Bronze medalist in the Indo-Asian game in 2017 and second bronze medalist was won by Mr. Neiphretuo Zhunyü in world Nomad Games in 2018 which created history for the NWA under the Presidentship of Mr.Neivikuolie Khatsu. By the grace of almighty God, the NWA is now producing many confident wrestlers where now, they can compete in the National and International level in the field Sports, like Belt wrestling, Freestyle, Pantration, Greco Roman etc.

At the present juncture of Indian Sports field activities, wrestling discipline emerges as one of the largest number of players in the international level and is undeniably, a well recognised Olympic game.

According to records and reading

performances of Nagaland wrestlers in action, our Naga wrestlers are in the front positions as per the readings of the later part of 1970’s and early part of 1980’s in the National level.

The NWA got affiliated to the Wrestling Federation of India only in the year of 1999.

Consequently, the performance of Free style and Greco Roman game had gone down after the Indian main land come to grips with high prospect as life career and its facilities through sports policy provided for the sportsperson.

The Govt. of India intensively paid heed to sports activities, providing ample of facilities with international standard equipment to talented sportsperson through state machineries project. To be fair and honest, the state of Nagaland is still far behind than many other states of India. We still lack sports facilities to execute effective training. There is no sports policy framed and implemented in Schools and Colleges. Neither there are no provisions to cater job reservations etc. It is regretful to see many talented sportspersons who diligently perform their best fail to reach their best potential due to the poor sports infrastructure of the state.

The prospects of introducing Naga style/belt wrestling in the Olympic game are still a thin scope. We dream and pray that a day will come when this game will be included as an Olympic recognised game. Presently, the status of Belt wrestling, most of the Asian countries participate. The game is already affiliated to United World Wrestling (UWW). This brings our Naga traditional wrestling style close to the belt wrestling. The scope of our talented youth Naga wrestlers is immense. I am confident and have hopes that we will achieve high feats in all styles in the national and international tournaments.

The present status of NWA had only three affiliated Unit,

Zeliang Wrestling Association / Peren District, Angami Sport Association/ Kohima District and Chakhesang Wrestling Association/ Phek District. In this aspect, the NWA will be obliged if the other districts desire an affiliation as per the provisions available in the NWA constitution.

With the initiation of Wrestling Federation of India, the government of India approves wrestling as a sport which is highly recognised throughout the country. Much appreciation to the present NWA team for their tireless efforts to initiate Wrestling as a school game in the state. The under 16 years tournament is yet to be conducted for the first time. It is a great encouragement to the young wrestlers to participate in this exciting sport.

The present Wrestling Academy in Kohima, I.G. stadium has produced promising young free style wrestlers from different tribes of Nagaland. The Govt. of Nagaland under the fund of NEC is coming up with an Academy of Wrestling Akara at Dimapur. With all these blessings and efforts towards the game, the professional wrestlers from Nagaland have high hopes to reach the top.

The striking NWA theme song was composed by Mrs. Vilhoukho-u Solo, in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary in 2016 which fulfilled the aspiration of wrestlers and association in particular as well as the other ardent wrestlers.

Let this coming of the 50th year commemoration be an insignia of pride for the Nagas. This is also a moment of challenge, to move forward; stronger and better.

I wish you all a wonderful and memorable Wrestling tournament ahead.

Long live “Nagaland Wrestling Association’’ Neikhrolo Khalo, Vice President Wrestling Federation of India and former president and advisor NWA

Reader’s Post

Is Nagaland really a dry state?

Sir,

The well-known fact of Alcohol Prohibition in Nagaland is only Prohibition of refined alcohol and its reasonable price. Adulterated alcohol is abundant and they cost a handsome price. Alcohol addiction and its consequences, leading to death, are seen every now and then. Because of the prohibition of alcohol, refined alcohol are not available at all, but adulterated alcohol are easily available, more than sufficient and there is no scarcity of even a drop. Many families are victimized by the high price of alcohol. Alcohol is neither raining from above nor coming out from underground sources. Alcohol cannot be in Kohima without crossing the gate of Dimapur. Loaded alcohol trucks crossing gates are well known and vividly seen by the police at check gates. Honourable authorities and who are in power, do you want your people to be like this? Is this your desire, your wisdom, your administration, your leadership and your government?

Majority of Naga people want Nagaland to be a dry state, moreover, we are a Christian state. So, to revoke against Nagaland as a dry state is a shameful and unwise thing. But, at present, the prohibition of alcohol is much worse than being shameful and unwise.

Kevingulie Tachü

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

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Jaishankar arrives on surprise visit to Kashmir meets kin of people stranded in Iran amid covid-19 scare

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families on the steps being taken by the Centre to bring back their loved ones.

The minister assured the families that the people would be airlifted as soon as possible, they added.

Jaishankar had on Sunday said efforts were underway for return of Indians stranded in Iran.

“Efforts underway for return of Indian pilgrims in Qom #Iran. Screening process has started & follow up arrangements are being discussed with Iranian authorities. This is top priority & Embassy team @india_ in_iran is fully engaged on

this,” Jaishankar wrote on Twitter.

“Our Emb @India_in_ Iran continues to maintain close contact w Indian fishermen in #Iran. No case of #COVID19 reported among them. Ensuring that they have adequate supplies. Will continue to monitor their welfare (sic),” he said in another tweet.

The officials said that after meeting the families, the minister interacted with some people associated with the tourism industry who raised several issues confronting the sector.

Jaishankar then visited the Regional Passport Office Srinagar located in Boulevard area of the city and took stock of its functioning.

He will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, they added.

The minister will also get a briefing from General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps over the security situation in the valley, the officials said.

report to Sonia

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): A fact-finding committee of the Congress on Monday submitted a report on the Delhi violence to party president Sonia Gandhi in which it pointed out the alleged failure of the central and Delhi governments in instilling confidence among the people, sources said.

The report also pointed to the “inaction” on part of both the governments to address to the grievances of those who suffered during the Delhi riots, they said.

The report, the sources said, noted that inflammatory speeches made by some BJP leaders in the presence of police officers led to the clashes. They also pointed to the utter failure of Delhi police in controlling the riots.

The team visited riotaffected areas in North East Delhi and met with the victims and their families, both in hospitals as well as in their residences.

They also met the families of the Delhi Police head constable and an IB officer who were killed in the clashes, the sources said.

handed over the charge of XV Corps to Lt Gen B S Raju.

Officials in the Defence Ministry said that the order for Lt Gen Dhillon, who has been credited with several successful people friendly operations in the crucial last year, has been issued and he will assume the charge soon.

He will take charge as DG DIA and DCIDS, an organisation which is responsible for collating technical as well as human intelligence for the three armed forces, they said.

The DIA was created

in 2002 on recommendations of a Group of Ministers which looked into lapses leading to the Kargil intrusion in 1999.

The DIA is a nodal agency for all defence related intelligence which collects information technically as well as through satellites to safeguard the interest of the country.

The DIA also forms part of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC), an umbrella of organisations which looks into infiltration of terrorists from Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (PoK).

also to give good governance to the people. Each and every department would try to do our best so that governance reaches to all the people,” Imna Along maintained.

“Let us all be united for the other 3 years to come and be at the forefront for we want peace and prosperity,” he appealed.

Nagaland chief secretary, Temjen Toy, noted that significant achievements has been made during the past two years in promoting tourism, sports, music and road sector. He congratulated the PDA government for keeping the commitment on which they came to power. Toy reminded that it was incumbent upon all to move with sincerity reaching greater heights in serving the people.

State Chaplain, Rev.T.W. Yamyap Konyak shared the message of God. PDA chairman Chingwang Konyak delivered the welcome note while outgoing chaplain, Rev.Kuzierang Thou invoked God’s blessed and read the scripture. Nagaland Chamber choir enthralled the gathering with a special rendition. BJP chief spokesperson, Kuputo Shohe proposed the vote of thanks.

(From p-1) The Rally was attended by hundreds that included members of Kohima district GB association members, public leaders, students and others some who carried banners and placards that read: “GoI, delay signing agreement at your own peril” and “GoI, how long ? how long ? Do not test our patience”.

Chakhesang Hoho Kohima president, Theja Therieh who chaired the rally said Naga people want to know as to how long they would have to wait for solution? He urged upon Nagas to speak out their minds without hesitation over Naga peace talks.

Therieh also clarified that the rally was not against anyone but only to raise the voice of the Nagas to whoever are negotiating for all Nagas.

He maintained that everybody wanted solution and urged upon the government of India to deliver what they have promised and not to take Nagas for a ride. He said that Nagas are yearning for honourable solution for the entire Naga inhabited areas.

Other leaders who also addressed the rally included president Kohima Lotha Hoho Pankathung, president Sumi Hoho Kohima Khevito T. Shohe, and president Pochury Hoho Kohima Atathu. They all expressed the concern for resolving the protracted Naga political issue that was honourable and acceptable, at the earliest in the interest of the Naga people.

The leaders also expressed gratitude to the Kohima district GB association and NGBF for organizing such rally across the state.

Convener, mediation committee Yesonü Veyie and member mediation committee Vimedo Hibo also addressed the gathering.

Later the Kohima district GB association members including various Hoho leaders and students from various institutions proceeded towards Raj Bhavan and submitted the representation to the state governor.

COVID-19 cases rise to 45 in India

Lt Gen Dhillon to take charge as DG DIA, DCIDS Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (NPN): Number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country rose to 45 on Monday with six people testing positive. Out of 45 total cases (three persons with positive cases from Kerala are now discharged), 42 are active cases of COVID-19 in the country. Six new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since yesterday’s update –one from Ernakulum, Kerala; one from Delhi; one from Uttar Pradesh, one from Jammu, one from Karnataka and

one from Punjab.

According to health ministry, the five cases from Kerala reported Sunday were three family members with travel history to Italy and two of their relatives who came in contact with them.

The family is reported to have visited relatives and attended few functions and their contacts are being traced, the ministry said.

A total of 8,74,708 international passengers from 8,255 flights have been screened at airports till now with 1,921 passengers identified as symptomatic. 177

of them have been hospitalized. 33,599 passengers are under observation. 21,867 passengers have completed their observation period, the ministry said.

Further, the health ministry has appealed to the people that they should reveal clearly about their travel history and fill the details in self-declaration forms properly.

The health ministry has appealed to the people to observe the Dos and Don’ts, coughing etiquettes, hand-washing and avoid large gatherings.

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (PTI): After serving at strategic XV Corps of Army last year, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon will take over the post of Director General Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence), officials said on Monday.

It is a department that comes under the Chief of Defence Staff in the newly created Department of Military Affairs.

The 57-year-old Lt Gen Dhillon, who is from the 1983 batch of the Indian Military Academy, recently

minister, Y Patton, in his short speech, congratulated the chief minister and said that PDA government has successfully completed 2 years of office under his visionary leadership.

“Two years ago we have come together to form the PDA government with the mandate of the people,” he said, adding that they were committed to providing strong and stable government besides delivering good governance to the people.

Patton, who is also the state BJP legislature party leader assured that the party would continue to work with trust and mutual respect even in the days to come.

He further said that PDA government appreciated people’s participation in delivering good governance in the State. “As we celebrate 2 years of PDA Government in office, let us reaffirm, rededicate to work harder for more glorious distinction,” Patton asserted.

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They said the Union minister reached the valley on Monday morning and he will take a briefing on the security situation in the valley from a top Army commander here.

Jaishankar met the relatives of those stranded, which include students and pilgrims from the Union Territory, at Kashmir International Convention Complex situated on the banks of Dal Lake here, the officials said. The officials said that over 100 relatives of those stranded had gathered at the complex to meet the minister and they demanded that the Centre airlift them from Iran immediately.

The officials said the Union minister briefed the

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Dr. Nikenlemla Imchen, MSD (Cons & Endo), an alumna of Darshan Dental College & Hospital Rajasthan, is a certified specialist in endodontics (or root canal treatment) and conservative dentistry.

While formally inaugurating the clinic, former SCERT director, Vipralhou Kesiezhe congratulated Dr. Nikenlemla Imchen for her courage, ambition and dream in opening the clinic for the service of the people.

The former director expressed hope that the youths like Dr. Nikenlemla Imchen, who are courageous and have a noble dream of serving the people, would take the society forward and added that such youths, intelligent and self-dependent, are the real asset of the society. He also praised the parents and relatives of Dr. Nikenlemla Imchen for their support in her noble ventures.

In this connection, Kesiezhe expressed hope that the clinic would be a blessing and a gift for the people of Kohima district.

Senior pastor of Koinonia Baptist Church, Rev Zotuo Crown Dental Clinic and Lab was opened at Duncan Basti, opposite Morung Express, Kiewhuo, dedicating the newly opened clinic, said that Dimapur on March 9 by Dr. Pangjung, CMO Dimapur. The lab is owned by Dr. Thungbeni the clinic would greatly help those people who have tooth problems and needed special care from a specialist.

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Meanwhile, crude oil prices were in a free fall, plunging nearly 30 per cent to USD 32.11 per barrel after top exporter Saudi Arabia launched a price war in response to a failure by leading producers to strike a deal to support energy markets.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, was last trading 21.23 per cent down at USD 35.66 per barrel.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, too slipped 0.80 per cent to 95.18.

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KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): Nagaland State Cooperation Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with B-Logic Infotech Private Limited on Monday at the Secretariat, Kohima.

Managing Director represented B-Logic Infotech Private Limited while commissioner and secretary cooperation department, L. Akato Sema represented the state government.

The MoU was signed as per the directive of the central government to digi-

tize primary agri cooperative society to bring transparency in the working system of societies.

As per the directive, the Central government will not sanction funds unless the Primary Agri Cooperative Society (PACS) was digitized, said David Kire, Consultant of Investment Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN).

He said B-Logic will source the funds and will implement the project on computerization of PACS. IDAN facilitated the signing of MoU between the state government and the B-Logic.

market transactions such as forex, credit card, digital payment, among others.

“All of us are working so that the entire banking service is available to our customers as soon as possible,” Kumar said.

Even before the RBI action, the Mumbai-headquartered lender had deferred announcement of its earnings for the third quarter of 2019-20 to March 14 or before.

“I think we are going to declare our results on March 14th,” Kumar said.

In an exchange filing on Saturday, Yes Bank had said, “the administrator will consider and take on record the unaudited financial results of the bank, for the quarter and nine months ended on December 31, 2019 along with limited review report thereon by the statutory auditors of the bank on Saturday, March 14, 2020.”

To a question that the bank’s capital requirement is much higher than what SBI will bring up with its 49 per cent stake buy in the bank for Rs 2,450 crore, Kumar said the clarity would come with the board meeting when it announces the earnings for the third quarter.

“What SBI has shown interest is of 49 per cent.. definitely there would be more requirement. We are in talks with like minded investors. SBI is also doing that part.

“So we are quite hopeful that in a couple of days the issue about the capital requirement will be taken care of,” Kumar said.

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PTI: The Indian rupee slumped by another 30 paise to touch a 17-month low of 74.17 against the US dollar on Monday after global financial market meltdown signalled that the world is staring at a coronavirus-led economic recession.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 73.99.

During the day, it moved northward, though briefly, to touch a high of 73.85.

Succumbing to weakening sentiment, the Indian currency finally settled lower by 30 paise at 74.17 to the American

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New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI): RBI-appointed Yes Bank administrator Prashant Kumar on Monday said the lender is working to restore all banking services for its customers as soon as possible.

“I think for us, the first priority is the customers and how to provide the seamless business to our customers and like you must have seen on the very first day, all our ATMs were up for the customers,” Kumar said in an interview to a TV channel.

He said, since Saturday evening even the ATMs of other banks were available for customers for cash withdrawal.

“And in our branches, our staff is reaching out to customers. They are dealing with their issues. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers who have really cooperated with us, who have shown lot of patience.

And I think this is the faith in the brand of Yes Bank,” Kumar told CNBC TV 18.

Yes Bank customers have been restricted with a cash withdrawal limit of Rs 50,000 till April 3 ever since the Reserve Bank superseded the board of the bank on March 5, 2020 and appointed Kumar - a former SBI executive - as its administrator.

Kumar also assured that for the remaining days of the moratorium on Yes Bank, the bank staff is working hard so that all banking services could be restored at the earliest.

The RBI restriction on Yes Bank has also severely impacted other financial

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just hours after the talks between Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies ended in dramatic failure.

The breakup of the alliance effectively ends the cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia that has underpinned oil prices since 2016.

The cuts in monthly pricing by state producer Saudi Aramco were the first indication of how the Saudis will respond, an opening salvo in the impending price war.

Offering huge discounts in Asia, Europe and the U.S., the world’s biggest exporter will be hoping to entice refiners to purchase Saudi crude at the expense of other suppliers.

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IANS): Budget airline GoAir on Sunday said that it will not charge cancellation and rebooking fees on tickets booked till April 30.

In a statement on its Twitter handle, GoAir said that flights can be rescheduled up to September 30 under this scheme.

“From March 8th to April 30, book confidently to travel on any GoAir flight up to the 30th of September with the confidence that if you change your mind, for any reason, you can cancel or reschedule your flight without incurring any penalty,” it said.

The statement further said that changes are permissible at least 14 days prior to the date of departure. If there would be any fare differential, it will be applicable on rescheduled tickets.

On Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the government will give suitable recommendations to private airlines for providing relief in cancellation and refunds.

National carrier Air India has already waived cancellation fees.

“I am very happy to tell you that Air India has already waived cancellation charges. You know, Air India, is a little more subject to our persuasion.

All the others are private sector carriers. All I can tell you that we will be making suitable recommendations to the private sector carriers,” Puri said here at a press conference.

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official prices by the most in at least 20 years and signaled to buyers it would ramp up output -- an unambiguous declaration of intent to flood the market with crude. Russia said its companies were free to pump as much as they could. “ I t ’s c e r t a i n l y a high-risk, high-stakes approach,” Tim Fox, chief economist at Dubai-based lender Emirates NBD PJSC, said in a Bloomberg Television interview on Sunday.

“The oil-price weakness is looking likely to extend and steepen, probably in coming weeks and months, unless there is some policy coordination to bring that to an end.”

Aramco’s unprecedented pricing move came

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NEW DELHI, MAR 9 (AGENCIES): Oil markets fell the most since the US war in Iraq in 1991 after the disintegration of the OPEC+ alliance triggered an all-out price-war among the world’s biggest producers.

In one of the most dramatic bouts of selling ever, Brent futures sunk by 31% in a matter of seconds after the open of trading in Asia on Monday after already suffering their biggest loss since the global financial crisis at the end of last week.

Hammered by a collapse in demand due to the coronavirus, the oil market sank deeper into chaos on the prospect of a supply free-for-all.

Saudi Arabia over the weekend slashed its

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China condemns Pompeo over ‘Wuhan virus’ remark B E I J I N G / T E H R A N, MAR 9 (PTI/AFP): China on Monday condemned US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for branding the COVID-19 as the “Wuhan virus”, terming his remarks as “despicable behaviour” and an attempt to stigmatise the Communist nation.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially named coronavirus as COVID-19, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing here responding to Pompeo’s comments.

“Certain US politicians turning a blind eye to science and the decision of WHO has rushed to stigmatise China and Wuhan under the pretext of COVID-19. We condemn such despicable behaviour,” Geng said.

Pompeo last Friday repeatedly referred to the coronavirus as “Wuhan virus”, pointing to the Chinese city where the virus first emerged in December last year and also blamed Beijing for not sharing enough information about the disease which put

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available more quickly and data that could have been provided and shared among health professionals across the world,” he said.

On March 5, another Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the origin of the coronavirus is yet to be determined.

China has reported 22 new deaths from the deadly coronavirus, the lowest number of fatalities in more than a month, taking the death toll to 3,119, while the new confirmed cases hit a record low to 40, prompting authorities to close 11 temporary hospitals at the virus epicentre in Wuhan.

C h i n a ’s N a t i o n al Health Commission, (NHC) said on Monday it received reports of 40 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, the lowest number of fresh cases since it started reporting the data in January, and 22 deaths on Sunday on the Chinese mainland.

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland reached 80,735 by the end of Sunday which included 3,119 people who have died

so far, 19,016 patients undergoing treatment and 58,600 patients discharged after recovery, the NHC said.

Among the deaths on Sunday, 21 were in Hubei Province and one in Guangdong Province. Meanwhile, 60 new suspected cases were reported taking the total to 421 people, it said.

Meanwhile, China has begun dismantling a host of temporary hospitals built-in big public places like auditoriums and sports complexes in Wuhan set up during the massive surge of virus cases in January and February.

China has built two makeshift hospitals with 2,300 beds capacity in just about 10 days’ time in early February and later started converting public buildings into hospitals to meet the rush of patients.

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the US “behind the curve”.

According to WHO, the coronavirus cases have been reported in over 100 countries and regions including the US, India, South Korea, Italy and Iran.

The WHO report said a total of 105,586 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been reported worldwide as of Sunday, an increase of 3,656 infections from the previous day, including 3,610 new cases outside China. Pompeo seemed to blame the Chinese government for the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, CNN said in its report on his comments. “Remember this is the Wuhan coronavirus

that’s caused this and the information that we got on the front end of this thing wasn’t perfect and has led us now to a place where much of the challenge we face today has put us behind the curve,” Pompeo said on CNBC. Though he did acknowledge he was “happy” with the efforts China had taken to contain the spread of the virus, Pompeo said, “no less authority than the Chinese Communist Party said it came from Wuhan”.

“We have pretty high confidence that we know where this began, and we have high confidence too that there was information that could have been made

Iran announces 43 new coronavirus deaths, raising toll to 237

Iran on Monday reported 43 new deaths from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall toll to 237 dead.

“Our colleagues have confirmed 595 new cases across the country,” Kianoush Jahanpour, the health ministry’s spokesman said in a televised conference.

“This brings the overall number of confirmed cases to 7,161 as of today noon,” he added.

“Forty-three people have unfortunately been added to the number of those who have died of the disease, so to date we have 237 dead.” The outbreak of the virus in Iran is one of the deadliest outside of China, where the disease originated. With 1,945 cases, the capital Tehran remains the province with the most cases, according to the official.

Sudanese PM survives assassination attempt CAIRO, MAR 9 (AP): Sudan’s prime minister survived an assassination attempt on Monday after a blast in the capital, Khartoum, Sudanese state media said. Abdalla Hamdok’s family confined he was safe following the explosion, which targeted his convoy. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

Hamdok was appointed prime minister last August, after pro-democracy protests forced the military to remove the autocratic President Omar al-Bashir in April and replace it with a civilian-led government.

Military generals remain the de facto rulers of the country and have shown little willingness to hand over power to the civilian-led administration.

Hamdok has confirmed the government will cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s efforts to prosecute those wanted for war crimes and genocide in connection

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with the Darfur conflict in Sudan in the 2000s.

Transitional authorities announced in February that they agreed to hand over al-Bashir to the ICC along with other former officials wanted by the ICC. Nearly a year after al-Bashir’s ouster, the country faces a dire economic crisis. Inflation stands at a staggering 60% and the unemployment rate was 22.1% in 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund. The government has said that 30% of Sudan’s young people, who make up more than half of the over 42 million population, are without jobs.

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the independence, national sovereignty, territorial integrity” of Afghanistan.

As hundreds of people watched Ghani’s ceremony, two loud explosions were heard prompting some people to flee. “I have no bulletproof vest on, only my shirt,” Ghani told those who stayed behind as sirens wailed. “I will stay even if I have to sacrifice my head.”

An AFP reporter saw

many of those who fled return to their seats after Ghani’s refusal to leave the podium prompted cheers and applause.

The game of thrones has strained the patience of the international community and Afghans alike, with Washington warning earlier that the bickering posed a risk to the US withdrawal deal, which requires the Taliban to hold talks with

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Kabul. Widening divisions among Afghan politicians would leave the insurgents with the upper hand in those negotiations.

The row has left many Afghans despairing for their country’s future.

“It is impossible to have two presidents in one country,” said Ahmad Jawed, 22, who urged the men “to put their personal interests aside and only think of their country instead of fighting for power”.

He told AFP that “instead of holding oath-taking ceremonies they should talk to each other to find a solution”.

Afghans have shown little enthusiasm for Abdullah, Ghani or the election process in general. Most of them abstained in last year’s lacklustre poll that saw candidates pitch few ideas or policies.

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incumbent president, was only declared as winner of a second term in February -sparking a furious response from Abdullah, who vowed to form his own parallel government.

On Monday Ghani, dressed in traditional Afghan clothing and white turban, arrived at the presidential palace to be sworn in, surrounded by supporters, senior political figures, diplomats and foreign dignitaries including US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.

Minutes earlier, in another corner of the sprawling presidential palace compound, a suit-clad Abdullah inaugurated himself as president, vowing to “safeguard

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KABUL, MAR 9 (AFP): Afghanistan lurched deeper into political crisis on Monday as the rivals for the country’s leadership had themselves sworn in at simultaneous ceremonies that were interrupted by at least two blasts.

The bitter feud between President Ashraf Ghani and his former chief executive Abdullah Abdullah has raised fears for Afghanistan’s fragile democracy as the US prepares to leave the country following an agreement last month with a strong and largely unified Taliban.

Polls were held in September, but repeated delays and accusations of voter fraud meant that Ghani, the

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3’ crosses Rs 53.83 COVID-19 scare: Hemsworth calls off India visit Victim of ‘The Walking Dead’ ‘Baaghi crore in first weekend H actor speaks out after he is jailed

he victim of a Walking Dead actor who was jailed last year has spoken out in a new interview.

Michael Mundy was jailed in November 2019 for a short time after being convicted of assaulting Beverly Jackson. He was also handed a restraining order that prevents him from going near Jackson.

However, upon his release, Mundy was recalled to HM Prison Liverpool for breaching terms of the restraining order.

The actor, who played

a number of walkers on the AMC series, started a relationship with Jackson after meeting her at a UK fan event eight years ago.

He got back in touch two years ago and asked if he could stay at her home in Manchester when he next came to the UK. However, Jackson has said that their interactions became abusive, with Mundy attacking her in a hotel room in Germany in 2018.

“I fell for him,” she told The Sun. “Initially he was very charming and

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the time.

In 2013, Feldman published his memoir “Coreography,” in which he claimed powerful Hollywood men had sexually abused him when he was a child star.

“When I went to print, even though I wrote down everything as it happened and with the names included in the book, the publishers, attorneys and insurance people didn’t like the fact we were being so honest and asked us to change the names,” Feldman told Watters.

In 2018, Feldman ex-

ecutive produced a television movie for Lifetime called “A Tale of Two Coreys,” for which he said the names also had to be changed.

Feldman has claimed two men had molested him in his teens, telling Watters one man had worked for his father at a talent management agency for child stars.

“This man came into my life, he started feeding me drugs, feeding my alcohol … he basically kept trying different mixtures on me until I passed out and he could take advantage of me,” Feldman said.

He has said the documentary will reveal all the names that affected his and Haim’s lives, and will also have other sexual abuse victims talking about their experiences.

On Saturday, he confirmed that former “Young and the Restless” actor Kristoff St. John, who died last year of heart failure at

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O n 9 th M a r c h , 2 0 2 0 , t h e “Women Empowerment Cell” of Pranabananda Women’s College o rg a n i s e d t h e “ I n t e r n a t i o n a l Women’s Day Celebration” in the college auditorium. The programme was chaired by Miss T. Hanneng, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Political Science.

The welcome speech was delivered by the Principal of PWC, Miss Uma Bhowmick, the special guest on the occasion was Mrs. Alongla P. Aier, Prof. in English and Communication, Oriental Theological College, Dimapur. Mrs. Alongla mesmerized the audience with her powerful speech emphasizing on the self worth and dignity of women and exhorted the girl students to always believe in herself. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Lipokjungla, Asst. Prof, HOD of History. Thereafter the Taekwondo club of PWC presented a self-defence presentation followed by Handicraft Exhibition cum Food Mela.

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age 52, will appear in the documentary.

“This film would not be the same without his powerful presence, and I thank God we caught up with him still looking strong and healthy and giving a very solid interview, which officially and sadly marks his last on-screen appearance,” Feldman wrote on Instagram.

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hanghai Film Group (SFG) will set up a 1 billion yuan ($143.94 million) fund with partners to help some Chinese cinemas cope with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the China Securities Journal reported on Monday.

The company said its partners for the fund include its listed unit Shanghai Film Co and Shanghai Jingwen Investment. It also said that the funds will be mainly used to support movie theatres in the Yangtze Delta region.

China’s cinema industry has been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak as many have been shut as part of precautionary measures taken by local authorities to curb the spread of the virus. ($1 = 6.9474 Chinese yuan renminbi).

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orey Feldman is set to release a new documentar y on Monday that will expose the names of Hollywood players who allegedly molested him as a teen.

“My Truth: The Rape of 2 Coreys” will also name the man who allegedly raped his late friend and former co-star Corey Haim, who died of pneumonia in 2010.

Feldman has been vocal in the past about the abuse he claims he experienced as a child star in Hollywood, but has never publicly named his or Haim’s alleged abusers. He spoke to “Watters’ World” host Jesse Watters on Saturday and detailed how he’s tried to get the full truth out for decades, but had been hindered each time.

“I went to the police back in 1993,” Feldman said, adding that authorities “didn’t care” and “buried” the information at

exciting because there were so many people,” he said.

“After every take (when the director) called ‘cut’, there was loud cheer. We felt like rock stars in a stadium. But the warmth and support we got while shooting there, no matter how disruptive we were to their daily lives, it was so good.

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“Baaghi 3”, directed

by Ahmed Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, also has Shraddha Kapoor in the cast.

Bollywood’s only hit this year so far is Ajay Devgn’s “Tanhaji: the Unsung Warrior”, which has collected Rs 279.5 crore at the domestic box office till date, according to the trade website koimoi.com.

However “Tanhaji”, faced with opening weekend competition from Deepika Padukone’s much-hyped “Chhapaak”, had managed only Rs 15.10 crore on its first day of release.

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24. Hemsworth shot for the Netflix film in India in 2018.

He shot in Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Earlier, in an interview to IANS, Hemsworth opened up about shooting in India, saying he felt like a rockstar while doing so.

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promised to help me get into films. But he became more and more abusive.”

She also described how he hit her, bit her body and threw her out of a room.

The actor is due out of prison soon, with Jackson adding: “I fear he won’t stop until I’m dead.”

Mundy first appeared in The Walking Dead‘s third season back in 2012.

The Walking Dead is currently airing its 10th season, which has featured shock deaths and unusual twists and turns.

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he Tiger Shroff-starrer “Baaghi 3” has collected Rs 53.83 crore as domestic net earning over its first weekend.

Earlier, the film recorded the biggest opening of 2020 so far, raking in Rs 17.50 crore on day one.

“Baaghi 3” released in India on March 6, sees Tiger returning as Ronnie to the “Baaghi” franchise.

In the third film, he goes to Syria and singlehandedly takes on ISIS to rescue his brother, played by Riteish Deshmukh.

Tiger, along with sister Krishna Shroff, recently visited a theatre in Mumbai where he watched the film

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‘The Walking Dead’ actor Michael Mundy (left).

ollywood star Chris Hemsworth has cancelled his plans to visit India to promote his upcoming action film “Extraction” due to the global coronavirus outbreak. The “Thor” star was scheduled to visit Mumbai along with director Sam Hargrave on March 16. The event has been called off due to the coronavirus scare, travel advisory issued and the risk factor involved in travel.

“Extraction”, which was initially titled “Dhaka”, also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda and Pankaj Tripathi.

It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. The film is scheduled to release on April

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His thesis was on the subject of "WELLBEING AND DISABILITY: A CORRELATIVE STUDY ON WELLBEING OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DIMAPUR DISTRICT OF NAGALAND." The Church moreover acknowledges him for bringing laurels to the Church in particular as well as to the NCRC Sumi community in general and further wishes him success in all his ministerial endeavours.

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Juventus back to top in Serie A

Players of Juventus and Inter Milan fight for the ball during their Serie A match.

D im a p ur , M a r 9 (NPN): Dazzling Boyz and Team Supernova reached the final of 2nd Sovima T-20 Cricket Gold Cup after winning their respective matches at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima on Monday.

In the first match, Dazzling Boyz defeated Dimapur Royals by 31 runs.

Let to bat after losing the toss, Dazzling Boyz scored 116 runs losing 9 wickets.

Haikaito Zhimomi scored 52 runs. For Dimapur Royals, Hodongkyu Sangtam claimed 4 wickets.

Chasing the target, Dimapur Royals were bowled out for 85 in 18.4 overs.

Sedezhalie scored 22 runs while Puchu Deb scored 26 runs.

For Dazzling Boyz, man of the match Hokaito Zhimomi claimed 5 wickets. In the second semi-finals, Team Supernova won

Captain of Red House, champions of Neingulie Memorial High School, Dimapur with the trophy and captains of other houses and faculty members during the closing ceremony.

GVBS annual sports meet held Dimapur, Mar 9 (NPN): The 16th annual sports meet of Gamadi Vidya Bharati School (GVBS), Dhansiripar Dimapur was conducted at the school campus. Various games were organised to inculcate sportsmanship spirit in children and to motivate them to partake in indoor and outdoor activities. Nzanbemo Humtsoe, proprietor, Humtsoe Construction Dimapur and

Anand Sethi, executive member, Janjati Shiksha Samiti, Nagaland graces the opening ceremony as the chief guest and special guest respectively.

Speaking at the programme, Humtsoe highlighted about the importance of sports in order to maintain physical health.

The welcome address was delivered by Nikavi Chishi, head master, GVBS.

Shafali Verma loses top spot in ICC T20I rankings

which the hosts won for an unprecedented fifth time.

Australia opener Beth Mooney, who hit 78 not out in the final on Sunday, jumped two spots to number one with 762 points to her kitty.

Mooney scored 259 runs at an average of 64 in six innings, the highest aggregate by anyone at a single edition of the competition and was named Player of the Tournament.

She has topped the rankings

for the first time in her career. New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (750 points) remained in second position in the list that also features the Indian duo of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues in the top ten.

While the India vicecaptain Mandhana, who had a forgetful tournament, moved down a spot to be ranked seventh, Rodrigues remained static on ninth.

Mooney’s opening partner Alyssa Healy has

risen two slots to fifth position after a blistering 39-ball 75 in the final against India while South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt has advanced 13 slots to reach a career-best 31st place after a valiant 27-ball 41 in their semifinal against Australia.

India’s Deepti Sharma

the match by 7 runs against Professional CC. Batting first, Team Supernova scored 118 losing 6. Kalyan Gogoi scored 53 runs while Amit scored 31 runs.

Chasing 118, Professional CC players managed to score only 111 runs losing 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. For Team Supernova, Roshan Alam and Ritupan Phatowal claimed 2 wickets each.

advanced 10 slots to reach 43rd position among batters and is among the top five all-rounders for the first time.

Deepti, Radha Yadav and Poonam Yadav occupied the sixth, seventh and eighth sports respectively in the bowlers ranking led

OFFICE OF THE HUMTSO VILLAGE COUNCIL

WOKHA - 797111 : NAGALAND Humtso Village Council thungi na yilan shi oyamo kyon/phiren yanren topvu thungi nte ntsijantokala.

Tsungon (Dated) 1st March 2020, lo na benkae phipoeyanpoe na tssovo, yanchu kyon na tssovo kyon ochona tsungi epensu machine to shiang pensi oyan yakchia elani khi Humtso litso lo shikari ranpena ntsia osi hunga sana Govt. shikvu/elani Humtso Village Resolution ephanina ombo/ompvu ji echa (fine) Rs. 5000/- (five thousand) khiyisi ntio shikvu licho sana hoji ephanina ombo/ompvu yam to yilan topvu thungi ntsijantala.

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by England’s Sophie Ecclestone.

Australia’s Megan Schutt and South African Shabnim Ismail occupy the second and third place respectively among bowlers.

While Australia leftarm spinner Jess Jonassen reached a career-best 728

points and fifth place, her best position since a careerbest fourth ranking in November 2017.

Her team-mates Sophie Molineux and Delissa Kimmince have advanced 10 places each to reach joint-16th and 31st places respectively.

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NEW WOKHA VILLAGE COUNCIL WOKHA : NAGALAND

NTSIJANTA YILAN

Ovungtsoa Potsow monkhum yikrachi vasi New Wokha Village Council thungi na oyamo kyong topvu thungi yikrachi nte piala. Ete yamo nzontsu thyuta santa (General Meeting) chi 14/03/2020, 9:00 am lo Council Hall jilona khiala, oyamo kyon topvu na oyan mhonka tsukona nchumta vantasi oyi/oro thetale to ntsijanta.

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Zurich, Mar 9 (Agenc i e s ) : F I FA a n d t h e Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June due to the coronavirus outbreak, the world soccer body said on Monday.

“Following consultation with Asia’s member associations, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the upcoming Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” FIFA said in a statement.

C h i n a ’s m a t c h e s against Maldives at home and Guam away were already moved to Buriram, Thailand and were set to be played in an empty stadium, but more than two dozen other matches were scheduled around the continent on two match days on March 26 and 31.

A further 32 games were scheduled to be played during the second international break on two match days on June 4 and 9.

FIFA added that the matches could still go ahead if the member associations due to play each other mutually agree and safety standards are met, subject to prior approval from both FIFA and the AFC.

Dubai, Mar 9 (PTI): Teenage Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma on Monday lost the top spot in the ICC women’s T20 International rankings as she slipped to third after managing only two runs in the World Cup final against Australia in Melbourne.

The 16-year-old Shafali (744 points) had grabbed the top spot at the end of the league stage of the justconcluded women’s T20 World Cup in Australia

ternational on the edge of the area before dribbling around defender Ashley Young and showing great invention to find the bottom corner with the outside of his boot.

The game was played without fans present after the Italian government ordered that all matches are held behind closed doors

home via a deflection.

Dybala was surprisingly dropped to the bench but made a huge impact after his introduction, controlling a long pass with his first touch before playing a one-two with Ramsey, dancing past Young and prodding in with a deft finish after 67 minutes.

Ronaldo aimed to make his mark on his 1,000th official game as he chased a Serie A record of scoring in 12 straight games and he came close in stoppage time as his shot swerved narrowly wide before he dragged a low effort beyond the far post.

The game marked Conte’s return to Turin after spells with Juventus as a player and coach, but it was not a happy one as his side fell to their second defeat of the season against the Italian champions.

“The difference between us and Juventus, not counting the game in hand with Sampdoria, is six points,” Conte said.

“That’s the two defeats, at San Siro and here.”

“We tried to stay in their slipstream, but must learn from defeat and take the lessons of comparison to grow in terms of character, quality and strength.

It’s a loss that must help us to grow and understand how far away we are.”

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The ward no-9 DC Hill East Council Zunheboto wishes to convey its deep appreciation and gratitude to Shri.

HUSKHA YEPTHOMI, working President, NPF Nagaland for generously and freely donating a plot of land to the colony people for installation of a much needed transformer.

The inhabitants of our ward also lauds the speedy and complimentary works undertaken by the Power Department through its Executive Engineer, Er. ATOHO ACHUMI. MUCH THANKS!

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one ahead of Lazio and nine clear of Inter in third, although Antonio Conte’s side have a game in hand.

Ramsey fired home the first goal from close range soon after the break and was also involved in the second.

Juventus’s Argentine forward Dybala exchanged passes with the Wales in-

Dazzling Boyz, Team Supernova in final

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TURIN, Mar 9 (Agencies): A wonderful winning goal from substitute Paulo Dybala sent Juventus back to the top of Serie A with a 2-0 victory over title rivals Inter Milan at an empty Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

Juventus, who opened the scoring through Aaron Ramsey, lead on 63 points,

until April 3.

“This is an important victory, but there are still 12 games to go so it’s a long road ahead,” coach Maurizio Sarri told Sky Sport Italia. “This was far more what I wanted to see from my Juventus.

“We had seemed a little empty and flat recently, so we had to choose players who could guarantee more energy, both physical and psychological. That’s the sensation we got in training from these players, but that could change in a couple of weeks.”

Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic returned from injury and they were grateful to have the Slovenian back as he blocked a Matthijs De Ligt header and showed quick reactions to palm away a Blaise Matuidi drive inside the opening 15 minutes.

The hosts had the better chances in a lively first half, but Marcelo Brozovic forced Juve keeper Wojciech Szczesny into a sharp save with a powerful drive before the break.

Juventus made the breakthrough 10 minutes into the second half when Matuidi’s cut-back was taken off the toe of Cristiano Ronaldo by Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, only to fall into the path of Ramsey who drilled a shot

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Arsenal’s Torreira set to miss rest of season London,Mar 9 (Agencies): Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is unlikely to play again this season after the club confirmed on Monday that his fractured ankle will keep him sidelined for up to 10 weeks. The Uruguay international, 24, was taken off on a stretcher early on during the 2-0 FA Cup win at Portsmouth last week and was later seen leaving Fratton Park on crutches.

The club said on Monday that his “recovery process (is) expected to take between eight to ten weeks”.

Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta had said he was hoping Torreira would be able to play again this season. But that now looks highly unlikely given the diagnosis and how long it would take him to get back up to speed.

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Man Utd beat City in Manchester derby NWA Championship to begin today

MANCHESTER, Mar 9 (Agencies): Manchester United completed their first home and away Premier League double over Manchester City since the Alex Ferguson era with goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay giving them a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.

United’s triumph over second-placed City leaves runaway leaders Liverpool, who have a 25-point advantage, even closer to the title but not even that bitter-sweet element of the win could dampen the celebrations in the Stretford End. Liverpool now require only two more wins to guarantee lifting their first league title for 30 years and may not even need those six points if City fail to beat Arsenal and Burnley in their upcoming games before the Merseyside derby.

United may have had to defend for large parts of the second half but they were disciplined throughout and allowed City few clear chances after taking the lead in the 30th minute through Martial after a clever free-kick from Bruno Fernandes.

The arrival of Portuguese midfielder Fernandes in late January has transformed United’s season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s improving side are now un-

Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling in action during the Manchester derby against Manchester United.

beaten in their last 10 games in all competitions.

The creativity and verve of Fernandes has been key to that upturn in form, but there have been improvements across the field as United have moved up to fifth, still three points off the fourth Champions League spot currently held

by Chelsea.

But no-one in Manchester needs reminding that fifth place may be enough to face the continental elite next term, if City’s two-year UEFA ban from Europe is upheld despite their appeal.

United were shaky in

the opening stages, sitting deep and allowing City space to move the ball around midfield, but after adjusting they began to take advantage of the absence of the injured Kevin De Bruyne from the City midfield.

United’s opening goal was straight off the training ground with Fernandes surprising City’s defence with a sharply-taken chipped freekick over the top to Martial whose volley sneaked under the arm of the diving Ederson. It was a goal which delighted Norwegian Solskjaer who has been pushing Martial to gain more of a

predator’s instinct and it was one of several signs of a good understanding between the Frenchman and Fernandes.

“Anthony and Bruno have hit if off. It is a privilege to be a manager of a squad with this attitude. You can’t ask for more. They are going to improve as players as well,” said Solskjaer.

City had a Sergio Aguero effort ruled out for offside after the break but with Bernardo Silva unusually ineffective, the champions lacked their trademark midfield dominance.

Raheem Sterling was

Svitolina clinches Monterrey Open title

T-10 Gully Cricket Tournament D i map u r , M ar 9 (NPN): The 1st edition of T-10 Gully Cricket Tournament (tennis ball), organised

by Classic Brothers Cricket Club, will be held from March 14 at Chümoukedima town. The registration fee is Rs.2,500 and the last date of form submission is March 12. Interested teams can collect the forms from Classic Provision Store, Chümoukedima (8413002017).

Elina Svitolina kisses the trophy after defeating Marie Bouzkova in the final of Monterrey Open in Mexico.

Monterrey, Mar 9 (Agencies): Top seed Elina Svitolina prevailed in a three-hour thriller against Marie Bouzkova 7-5 4-6 6-4 to seize her first title of the season at the Monterrey Open in Mexico on Sunday.

In a battle of perseverance, Bouzkova had seven break point chances in the marathon opening game, finally converting on the seventh, which set the tone for the long battle ahead.

Svitolina would have

to win five breaks of her own over the duration of the match to end a title drought of more than a year.

“It was an amazing battle,” Ukraine’s Svitolina said at the trophy presentation.

The No. 9 seed Czech Bouzkova refused to relent despite dropping the opening set. With the second set knotted at 3-3, Bouzkova took advantage of a pair of Svitolina miscues to move ahead before taking a commanding 5-3 on a break.

Svitolina stormed back in the final set and appeared to be cruising when she moved ahead 4-1.

With Svitolina serving for the title at 5-2, Bouzkova made a late charge to break the leader and pull back on serve at 5-4. Bouzkova could not carry the momentum in the roller coaster affair, and Svitolina garnered two match points.

Ultimately, Svitolina’s forehand drop shot forced an error that clinched the title.

U-15 inter-school cricket tourney begins in Wokha D i map u r , M ar 9 (NPN): The 1st Under 15 Inter School Cricket League kicked stated on Monday at local ground, Wokha.

The tournament is being organised by Wokha District Cricket Association. In the first match, Bethel School defeated Brighter High School by 7 wickets while Regimental School defeated SMBH School by 11 runs in the second match.

Real Madrid slip to 2nd in La Liga

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema fight for the ball during their La Liga match against Real Betis.

Seville, Mar 9 (IANS): Real Madrid gave up a late goal to fall 1-2 to Real Betis and slip to second place in La Liga just a week after taking the lead by beating Barcelona in the Clasico.

The Blancos came into Sunday’s match at Seville’s Benito Villamarin stadium trailing Barca by 2 points after the Blaugrana’s hardfought victory on Saturday

over Real Sociedad.

But Zinedine Zidane’s men came up against a 14thplace Betis side determined to put more distance between themselves and the drop zone ahead of next weekend’s derby against Sevilla. Betis started ambitiously and the visitors responded by trying to control midfield. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro gradu-

ally took charge and began to get balls forward.

Vinicius Jr. threatened the Betis goal, yet Real Madrid seemed in no hurry to press the attack, preferring to wait for openings on the counter. That approach carried risks and only Marc Bartra’s lack of finishing prevented Betis from drawing first blood on a set piece.

Minutes later, Nabil Fekir

forced a great stop from Blancos keeper Thibaut Courtois.

In the 40th minute, Sergio Ramos clattered into Fekir and the ball rolled to Betis defender Sidnei, who hammered home to put the hosts ahead 1-0. But it didn’t take long for Sidnei to go from hero to villain, fouling Marcelo in first-half stoppage time to hand Real Madrid an opportunity from the penalty spot.

Karim Benzema converted to bring the Blancos level. Despite conceding just before the break, Betis started the second half with drive and enthusiasm. Modric had to make a goal-line stand to thwart Joaquin Sanchez with Courtois caught out of position.

Blancos defender Ferland Mendy, who replaced Marcelo at the hour mark, hit the cross-bar going for the potential match-winner and the final phase of the match was wide open. It was another sub, former Barcelona man Cristian Tello, who decided the contest for Betis, beating Courtois in the 82nd minute to make it 2-1.

unable to connect with a low ball across the face of the goal from Riyad Mahrez in one of the few clear openings City created.

At the other end, the speedy Dan James broke clear after a wonderful through ball from the outstanding Aaron Wan-Bissaka but opted to blast at Ederson when he could have squared the ball to a team mate.

But the game was to end in raucous joy for the United faithful as substitute McTominay made sure of the points by driving the ball into the unguarded net from 25 metres after a woeful throw-out from Ederson straight to the midfielder.

“That was such a sweet moment. It’s such a beautiful feeling to score like that in front of the fans. But we can’t get too carried away and need to keep pushing for the Champions League,” said the Scotland international.

“We will take confidence from that but in the coming weeks we have got to keep the run going,” he said.

Guardiola defended his team’s performance but Bernardo Silva was more frank in his assessment.

The last time United completed the league double over City was in the 2009/10 season.

The wrestlers of the NWA championship at Kohima local ground. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 9 (NPN): The 27th Nagaland Wrestling Championship and 1st Under-16 Wrestling 2020 will begin at Khouchiezie Kohima local ground on Tuesday.

Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio will grace the meet as the special guest and Kuzholuzo Nienu, MLA as the inaugural guest. The senior category of the championship will see 54 top wrestlers from Angami, Chakhesang and Zeliang tribes vying for the coveted title.

Some of the prominent wrestlers include reigning champion Menuosetuo Yiese, Venuzo

Dawhuo, Vevohu Swuro, Pfusato Tetseo, Vekutho Soho, Kezhaseluo-o Pienyü, Seyiekhrietuo Yiese, Kekhriezo Nagi, Mhasilhuosie Nagi, Vechita Khesoh, Besuhveto Cümu, Penamhung, Keheirie, Ihilu, Isapsi etc.

Chisazo Dawhuo, senior wrestling coach will be the chief referee while Nagaland Wrestling Referee Board will officiate the tournament.

NWA advisory on COVID-19 Meanwhile, NWA has advised the public not to shake hands as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 during the two day long wrestling meet.

Briefing the media per-

sons at the local ground on Monday, NWA president Neivikuolie Khatsü along with his colleagues informed that foreigners and mainland India with travel history from COVID-19 affected states and countries will not be allowed inside the venue. They are advised to get medical fitness certificate from competent authority in case they want to come and witness the championship.

The locals who have recently returned from COVID 19 affected states and countries are also advised to stay indoor. The association has also requested the public to maintain decency and calmness during the tournament.

Amit Panghal qualifies for Olympics Amman, Mar 9 (PTI): World number one Amit Panghal (52kg) qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, while Manish Kaushik (63kg) remained in the hunt for a Tokyo ticket despite losing his quarterfinal bout in the Asia/Oceania Qualifiers here on Monday.

World silver-medallist and top seed Panghal edged out familiar foe Carlo Paalam of Philippines in a 4-1 split quarterfinal verdict, while world bronzewinner Kaushik lost 2-3 to third seed Chinzorig Baatarsukh of Mongolia after another intense battle.

“I dedicate my Olympic quota to my uncle Raj Narayan, it’s his birthday and he is someone who gives me a lot of courage,” said Panghal after his bout.

Kaushik also remains in contention for an Olympic berth if he can win the box-off between losing quarterfinalists as the top six boxers will claim Tokyo tickets in the 63kg category.

Indian Wells tournament postponed California, Mar 9 (IANS): The BNP Paribas Open, which was due to start on Wednesday, has been postponed because of the spreading coronavirus.

Organisers of the event made the decision after county officials declared a public health emergency when a case was confirmed in the area.

Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal reacted to the postponement and said: “You probably all heard the news.

Indian Wells cancelled. We are here and still deciding what’s next. So sad for all that is happening around the world with this situation.

Hopefully soon solutions from the authorities. Stay all well and safe.”

Tournament director Tommy Haas said organizers are prepared to play the event on different dates and will explore options. The decision to postpone was based on the guidance of medical professionals, the Centers for Disease Control and the state of California, tournament officials said.

Amit Panghal

The 23-year-old Panghal, who is the reigning Asian Games and Asian Championships gold-medallist, had earlier beaten the Filipino in the semifinals of the 2018 Asian Games and the quarterfinals of the 2019 world championships, which were also split decisions.

“I followed the instructions given by my coaches. I ensured that he didn’t get on top of me. I think I was pretty consistent in all three rounds,”

Panghal said.

Next up for Panghal is China’s Jianguan Hu, who stunned world bronzemedallist and fourth seed Kazakh Saken Bibossinov 5-0.

“I have beaten him in the Asian Championships and I know how to get the better of him,” Panghal said of his next opponent.

T h e H a r ya n a l a d didn’t exactly look at his best during the bout but his trademark counter-attacking game fetched him

the desired result against a rival, who is challenging him more with every fresh encounter.

Kaushik, who was up against an Asian Games silver-medallist, started well but lost steam in the face of relentless body shots by Baatarsukh, a twotime podium finisher at the Asian Championships.

Baatarsukh had lost to Kaushik in the second round of the world championships last year and he extracted revenge with an aggressive takedown of the Indian, especially in the final three minutes.

H o w e ve r, f o r m e r junior world champion Sakshi Chaudhary (57kg) failed to secure an Olympic berth after going down to Korea’s Im Aeji in the quarterfinals.

The 19-year-old Chaudhary lost 0-5 to Im, who is also a former world youth champion. Only the semifinalists are entitled to an Olympic berth in the women’s 57kg category of the ongoing event.

Poonam lone Indian in T20 WC Team

Melbourne, Mar 9 (IANS): Only one Indian - Poonam Yadav - has been named in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Team of the Tournament.

Yadav had Australia in knots in a dramatic opening game of the tournament. India’s leading T20I wicket-taker took four for 19 in the opener and didn’t look back, bagging three against Bangladesh before rounding off with wickets in each match.

However, she was far from her best in the final which India lost by 85 runs at the MCG on Sunday. She managed to pick just one wicket and gave away 30 runs in four overs.

Meanwhile, five players from Australia’s victorious squad -- Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (captain), Megan Schutt and Jess Jonassen -- have been named in the team.

The remaining players in the team are Nat Sciver, Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Anya Shrubsole and Laura Wolvaardt.

Taking her place as 12th woman is teenage sen-

Poonam Yadav

sation Shafali Verma - who broke record after record at the top of India’s order.

Fearless cricket had the opposition running scared of the 16-year-old, with her devastating 163 runs coming at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 158.25.

The side was pulled together by a selection panel featuring commentators and former international players Ian Bishop, Anjum Chopra and Lisa Sthalekar, journalist Raf Nicholson

and ICC representative Holly Colvin.

Squad: Alyssa Healy (wk) (Australia), Beth Mooney (Australia), Nat Sciver (England), Heather Knight (England), Meg Lanning (c) (Australia), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Jess Jonassen (Australia), Sophie Ecclestone (England), Anya Shrubsole (England), Megan Schutt (Australia), Poonam Yadav (India), 12th woman: Shafali Verma (India)

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