March 7, 2020

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Vol XXX No. 90

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Centre forms delimitation panel

Govt warns against No COVID-19 case in Nagaland: CS hoarding of masks, hand sanitisers All DCs directed Delimitation process to begin in Nagaland, 3 NE states and J&K NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, to form District Spl. Correspondent/Agencies On Thursday, Na- MAR 6 (PTI/NPN): The exercise could be carried Task Force out “now” as the previ- galand chief minister Centre on Friday warned NEW DELHI, MAR 6 (NPN): Centre on Friday constituted the delimitation commission, headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to oversee the delimitation process in four North Eastern states--- Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur and Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said that Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the chairperson of the commission.

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and state election commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir and the four states will be the ex officio members, it said.

The appointment of Justice Desai shall be for a period of one year or till further orders, whichever is earlier, the notification stated. The commission is mandated to undertake delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary con-

Minister anguished at attack on KPA

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KOHIMA, MAR 6 (NPN): Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs minister Temjen Imna Along has expressed anguish over unknown miscreants ransacking Khelhoshe Polytechnic Aizuto (KPA) in Zunheboto on March 4, even as he assured that he was trying his best to upgrade the college.

In a communiqué, PRO to the minister Samuel Sumi, claimed that Along was extremely saddened to hear about the incident and also claimed that he was trying his best to convince the Centre to upgrade KPA to a fullfledged engineering college and fulfil the long-cherished aspirations of students to become technocrats.

The PRO stated that Along was personally trying to bring about a turning point in the 40 years history of KPA, adding the people were also expected to pave way for conducive atmosphere to let development take its own course as UGC had already approved in principle to upgrade the institute.

Meanwhile, separate complaints were lodged by KPA principal and lecturers at Atoizu police station.

This is it!

“For a change, I spent all the money not for clothes but for masks and sanitizers for coronavirus.”

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stituencies in four North Eastern states and Jammu and Kashmir The notification said that the delimitation commission shall delimit the constituencies of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the provision of the Delimitation Act, 2002.

Centre on February 28 cancelled its earlier notifications which deferred delimitation in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh due to security issues, saying the

ous circumstances cease to exist.

The ‘order’ issued by the Legislative Department of the Law Ministry said “it appears that the circumstances that led to the deferring of the delimitation exercise” in Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland “have ceased to exist and that the delimitation of the constituencies as envisaged under the Delimitation Act, 2002 could be carried out now”.

The order pointed out that a Delimitation Commission was set up under the Delimitation Act, 2002 to readjust the division of each state and union territory into territorial constituencies for the purpose of Lok Sabha and state assembly elections on the basis of census figures of 2001. The Commission completed the delimitation exercise and the Delimitation Order, 2008 in respect of all the states, except in these four North Eastern states, it said.

Neiphiu Rio, addressing a programme in Kohima, had said that the delimitation exercise in Nagaland was scheduled to be held soon.

He said that the state government had rejected delimitation exercise as directed by the Centre in 2002 citing “faulty and unrealistic” projection of population in Census 2001.

Rio also disclosed that the state cabinet was of the view that since the Naga political talks was at a very advanced stage, the exercise should have been deferred.

Following the 2011 Census, which showed negative decadal growth, Centre had once again directed the state to conduct the exercise.

H oweve r, R i o i n formed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had called him and asked to go ahead with the delimitation process, while also admitting that it will be a difficult exercise as it has to rational, based on the population.

COVID-19 cases in India rise to 31

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NEW DELHI, MAR 6 (NPN): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Friday giving an update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stated that one more suspect has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 confirmed case has a travel history of Thailand and Malaysia.

According to the health ministry, the patient was in hospital quarantine and stable. There are now 31 confirmed cases in the country, which include 16 Italian nationals.

As per the latest advisory, all international passengers irrespective of nationality are mandated to undergo universal medical screening. Adequate screening measures have been setup and nine more airports have been added to the existing 21, bringing the total to 30 airports, as of today. In addition, a day-long national level

training on Covid-19 has been organized by health ministry and WHO. During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness. He asked the states and union territories to start an information education and communication campaign to remove misconceptions about the respiratory ailment.

Assam raises COVID19 alert: Authorities in Assam on Friday initiated steps to find details of the travel itinerary and people who came in contact with a US citizen, who was in the state before he flew to Bhutan this

week and tested positive for coronavirus disease.

Bhutan Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday morning that the US tourist had tested positive for COVID-19. The patient’s partner and eight other Indians who travelled to Bhutan on the same flight, which had 10 passengers, have been quarantined in the Himalayan kingdom.

The 76-year-old US tourist had come to India on February 21 with his 59-year-old partner and had travelled to several places before boarding a Drukair flight KB241 to Paro in Bhutan from the Guwahati airport on March 2.

Assam has particularly been alarmed by the itinerary of the US couple conveyed by the Centre. The two had spent much of their time in Assam and had gone on a seven-day Brahmaputra river cruise that included a stay at a resort in the Kaziranga National Park.

of stringent action against hoarding and blackmarketing of face masks and hand sanitisers amid increasing demand in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in India.

Union Minister for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals D V Sadananda Gowda said although the government does not have the latest update on supplydemand of these products, the real assessment of availability will be made.

“While the industry players are saying there is no shortage of face masks and hand sanitisers in the country, but our department will assess the availability and accordingly take further action,” Gowda told reporters.

Dimapur dist administration warns: Dimapur district administration while taking note of masks and hand sanitizers being sold in the local markets at exorbitant prices has cautioned that stern action would be taken against those persons indulging in such practice.

NSCN (I-M) refutes report

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) through its MIP Friday said it has no knowledge of the proposed talks scheduled to be held on March 9 in New Delhi, as reported by a news portal.

NSCN (I-M) was reacting to a report published by a news portal, which was also widely circulated on social media, that an ‘emergency meeting’ was to be held between NSCN (I-M) and Centre on March 9.

Further, NSCN (I-M) asked government of India to be “very clear about the position of its representative R.N. Ravi with regard to Framework Agreement (FA)” and “Ministry of Home Affairs and its agencies like the NIA with terrorist activities even after 22 years of Indo-Naga political negotiation that had started from August 1, 1997.”

NSCN (I-M) advised MHA not to put itself into “base(Cont’d on p-8) less and pseudo position”.

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): Nagaland chief secretary, Temjen Toy Friday informed that there is no report of any confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nagaland so far. Toy however emphasised the importance of precautionary measures through preventive action and preparedness to tackle any eventuality in the event of detection of any COVID-19 case.

In a video conference with commissioner Nagaland and all deputy commissioners (DCs), he directed all districts to form District Task Force headed by the respective DCs, who would work in close coordination with chief medical officers and all other stakeholders, including school education department and District Disaster Management Authority.

Toy directed the directorate of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department to open an official twitter handle to provide official updates on the epidemic

Temjen Toy addressing the officials during the video conference.

and avoid rumours. He warned that necessary action would be taken against those spreading rumours and fake news.

He further directed the departments concerned to ensure personal protective equipments like N-95 masks and hand-held thermal scanners were made available to all units. He added that there would be no ban on entry of foreign tourists to the State as the department concerned would closely monitor them.

Speaking at the conference, School Education principal secretary Menukhol John asked all the DCs to ensure that the advisory issued was communicated to all schools in their respective districts. Taking part in the conference, H&FW principal director Dr Vizolie Suokhrie said Kohima and Dimapur had already iden-

tified quarantine locations with 50 beds.

He claimed that every district was prepared to tackle any eventuality, assuring that more such places would be identified as quarantine locations in other districts.

He also asked the villagers to report to the authorities concerned in the event of flu-like symptoms.

On his part, Dimapur DC Anoop Khinchi expressed the need for more hand-held thermal scanners at Dimapur airport and stressed on scanning all arriving passengers. Currently, only passengers having travel history from 12 major affected countries are being scanned. Announcements would also be made at Dimapur railway station directing passengers with travel history from the 12 countries to go through the process of handheld thermal scanning.

4-lane rock blasting posing threat to lives, says TYOD

NGBF peaceful rally on March 9

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): Tenyimi Youth Organisation of Dimapur (TYOD) has alleged that companies engaged in construction of Dimapur-Kohima four-lane road were endangering public life by carrying out landmine blasts in Chümoukedima hill section.

In a representation signed by its president Thejangulie Angami and general secretary Khrozote Kapfo, the organisation urged Dimapur deputy commissioner (DC) to take necessary measures in this regard at the earliest.

The representation stated that blasting powerful landmines to break/blast sandstones by the companies had become a daily affair in Chümoukedima area.

It pointed out that most of the blasts were being done besides the old

road of national highway that resulted in blocking of the highway for prolonged periods, causing harassment to the commuters.

In this regard, it cited the blast carried out on Thursday at 4:30 pm that brought down heavy sandstones from above and the road was completely blocked, which could be opened only after 10:30 pm.

TYOD emphasised that landmines and cutting out surface should be carried out from top to bottom and not the other way just to save time and energy of the company that put public life at risk, which was uncalled for.

It suggested that powerful landmine should be used only after 10:30 pm by restricting movement of all vehicular traffic till 5 the following morning.

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Race against time to develop vaccine for COVID-19 Poor road condition: DAPC NEW DELHI/NEW YORK, MAR 6 (AGENCIES): With Covid-19 covering a vast expanse, research institutes — from the US, UK, India and Australia — seem to be making quiet progress on probable vaccine candidates. Researchers have shared 115 genome sequences to understand how the virus works, on the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data website.

The pre-clinical model may be ready by April as animal studies are critical for vaccine candidates to progress to phase 2 human clinical studies.

Pune-based Ser um Institute of India has announced its vaccine candidate, being developed with US-based Codagenix, will be market-ready by early 2022, while Jenner Institute at University of Oxford is working with Italian manufacturer Advent Srl to

produce 1,000 doses of its vaccines for the first clinical trials.

Serum Institute of India, which is world’s largest vaccine producer by number of doses produced, and is headquartered in Pune, has stated that the vaccine for COVID-19 will not be ready before 2022.

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, spoke to CNNNews18 on the availability of vaccine to fight the COVID-19 which has engulfed the globe.

Meanwhile, researchers in Seattle, US have begun recruiting healthy volunteers to participate in a clinical trial for an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, according to news reports.

The vaccine, developed by the biotechnology company Moderna Therapeutics, was initially sent to the National Institute of Allergy

and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Maryland on February 24, according to The Wall Street Journal. The agency anticipates launching a clinical trial by the end of April and will sponsor the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute to conduct the testing, NIAID Director Anthony Fauci told The Wall Street Journal.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has been working with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on preclinical models. CEPI, which receives funding from India’s department of biotechnology, aims to develop preclinical models for evaluating vaccine candidates from four CEPIfunded consortia: CureVac in Germany, Inovio and Moderna in the US and the

University of Queensland, Australia.

Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc has shipped vials of its vaccine to US National Institutes of Health for studies on healthy volunteers. Pennsylvaniaheadquartered Inovio Pharmaceuticals is collaborating with Beijing Advaccine Biotechnology Company to advance the development of its vaccine.

Trevor Drew, director of the CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory, hoped to “have something ready for vaccine producers”

by March or April. Indiaborn SS Vasan, who leads the CEPI project at CSIRO, said, “We’ve grown the virus for our research and reconfirmed the genomic sequence published by Doherty Institute. We have got promising results with our initial susceptibility studies...,” he added.

Tuensang serves ultimatum

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): Expressing dismay over the poor condition of National Highway 155/202 that connects Mokokchung to Tuensang, the Development Action Plan Committee (DAPC) Tuensang has served an ultimatum on the state chief minister to give an assurance that the road works would be carried out “before financial budget session 2020”, failing which the joint forum would be compelled to initiate indefinite road blockade from March 24, 2020.

In a memorandum addressed to the state chief minister, DAPC president N.Kaimang Chang and general secretary S Singkhum Thonger pointed out that NH-155/202 linking Mokokchung-LongkhimChare via Tuensang to Shamator had remained

neglected causing untold miseries to the citizens.

While stating that it was impossible for a serious patient to travel on such road condition, DAPC also said that the passenger fares and also fares of goods-carrying vehicles have increased considerably due to poor road.

The committee said that many proposals and appeals have been made to the responsible department, but the road still remained abandoned. DAPC said that the present road was not in a condition for vehicles to ply.

It also stated that Tuensang district waited for better road facilities, but it has become a distant dream. DAPC has questioned why Tuensang district being the oldest district in Nagaland was left ignored in every aspect of development activities compared to other districts.

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): Nagaland Goan Burah Federation (NGBF) Friday announced plan to hold a peaceful rally in all the district headquarters including two sub-divisions (Meluri and Tseminyu) on March 9, 2020 from 10am to 12 noon.

In a press release, NGBF president Shalem Konyak, general secretary Shikuto Zalipu and media secretary Akhu Naga stated that executive meeting of the federation held on March 4, 2020 unanimously resolved to hold the rally to urge the Government of India “to fulfil the promises given to the Nagas.” “We are made to understand by the negotiators that all the core issues have been resolved and agreed upon by them and all unresolved matters shall be left to be pursued through Democratic Political processes,” NGBF stated and maintained that there was, therefore, no more reason to delay in concluding the ongoing Naga peace talks.

Meanwhile, the NGBF has invited all the civil society organisations, tribal hohos and individuals to participate in the proposed rally “to voice out in unison for early Naga Political solution.”

NH-29 reopened

DIMAPUR, MAR 6 (NPN): National Highway29, the main highway that connects state capital and neighbouring Manipur, was reopened for traffic Friday after remaining closed due to landslide Thursday.

Taking to twitter, the Dimapur police informed that “Vehicular traffic fully restored at the landslide affected area near Chumoukedima Police check gate on NH-29 #Drive safe Nagaland.” Following the landslide, the police Thursday had advised light vehicles to take alternate routes – Niuland-Zhadima or Jalukie-Pimla for the next 12 hours.

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International Women’s Day observed across the state

Tuli College political science students after the celebration of International Women’s Day.

Cornerstone College students at the programme.

ICFAI University students after the celebration.

DIMAPUR: Various institutions organised programmes and initiatives on March 6 to mark the forthcoming International Women’s Day which is celebrated on March 8 every year under the theme, “I am Generation Equality: Securing Women’s Right #eachforequal”.

N U Ko h i m a : N a galand University, Kohima campus observed International Women’s Day 2020 at ladies common room, Kohima campus NU on March 6.

According to DIPR report, Pro VC Nagaland University, professor M Aleminla Ao said that International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to provide opportunity to reinforce that everyone has a role to play in forging a more gender balanced world. She remarked that the day not only recognises the achievements of women who have excelled in their own fields but it marks a call of action for speeding gender equality.

Stating that the path of women’s equality has been long and challenging yet, Ao said that despite some progress, real change has been slow in the world as not a single country can claim to have achieved gender equality.

Department of Education, professor Lungsang Zeliang speaking at the event said that women’s

During the programme, “biodegradable sanitary anion napkin pads” was launched at a low cost for a student friendly price. Sanitary pads vending machine was also installed in the campus which will be available for female students to use at the cost of 5 rupees.

Altogether, around 500 students participated at the programme.

Tuli College: Department of political science, Tuli College organised a programme to commemorate International Women’s Day. A press release from Tuli College stated that the programme was chaired

by Deepak Das of BA 2nd semester. Awareness drama based on the theme was enacted by male students as homage to the women of the institution.

Speaking at the programme, Principal A.K. Ahmed appraised about the significance of women in the society and encouraged all the women to strive forward and to never lose their voice. The programme was concluded by assistant professor, department of political science, Longjakrep, who delivered the vote of thanks.

Modern College Kohima: One-day National seminar-cum-celebration of International Women’s Day

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rights and gender equality are taking centre stage this year and rightly so because it is a prerequisite for society to thrive. She however said that change in this direction has been unsatisfactory and terribly slow in-spite of the collective efforts world over.

Lungsang also said that gender equality is not only about women’s rights but is also about human rights, adding that it is time to challenge stereo types and take action for equality. “As women in higher education in whatever capacity as an administrators, teaching or non teaching or as students or researchers, we are the lucky ones who have a voice, who work in equal spaces and making a difference”, she remarked. Also stressing on the urgent need to accelerate gender equality, Zeliang challenged all to be instruments in removing the systemic barriers that hold back women from full participation in private or public domains and join hands in creating an equal and enabled world.

President NUSU, Rhilo Mero speaking on the theme said would not it be great to be in a world where we are no longer governed by the gender stereotyped laws or principles by the society, or would it not be even better if we could all pursue the

same ambitions and dreams without any borders.

MITE: MITE observed international women’s day on March 6 organised by literary club.

A press release from MITE stated that on behalf of faculty, principal Dr. Devanand Sinha, MITE delivered a speech where he maintained that women were not only equal but were greater than men in many aspects for instance, a working woman can multitask in between doing household works, raring children and professionally working.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by V Shinatoli Shohe, Shoba pronounced invocation, welcome address was delivered by Tsikithung Kikon and vote of thanks

by Ngunnon, vice president, literary club. An ode to women was also presented

by Nchumbemo Patton and special presentation was done by Naong Mathila and Sentinaro.

J.N. Aier college: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) in collaboration with IQAC of J.N. Aier College observed International Women’s Day at the college premises on March 6.

A press release from J.N Aier College stated that assistant professor, education department, Keleseno educated the students on the basic equal rights women

must practice in the society without any obligations.

Nodal officer, RRC, Khenili Kiho spoke on the status of women and the violence against women in Nagaland wherein she highlighted on how women were not given a chance in a decision making body and also talked about the violence against women.

Meanwhile, male students and staff members undertook a pledge vowing to respect and treat women in their equal status and to say “no” to violence against women.

Cornerstone College: Sanitary napkin vending machine was installed at Cornerstone College to mark International Women’s Day, 2020. The college along with management and chairman, Dr. Sashimeren Aier as per directive of UGC ministry of human resource development, government of India observed international women’s day in collaboration with community health initiative (CIH) on March 6.

A press release from the college media cell stated that during the seminar, director (CIH), Loreni Sophia, who was the main speaker for the seminar-cum-workshop covered subject matters from female hygiene, reproductive health and proper disposal of the sanitary pads.

was organized at Modern College, Kohima (MCK) on March 6.

A press release from MCK principal, Dr. HP Singh stated that chairing the event MCK vice principal and convenor, research committee, Dr. Vitsou Yano highlighted on the theme “Generation Equality: we are Equal” and the role to be played by every age, ethnicity, race, religion and country to come together and drive actions that we will create the gender equal world we all deserve.

The event also witnessed the launch of Gender Champion Club with assistant professor, Nukchala as nodal officer and 35 students as members.

During the seminar, there were four presenters namely asst. prof. Naorem Birahari College, Manipur University, Dr. Ningthoujam Somola Devi, assistant professor St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama, Dr. Khobu Tsolo, assistant professor Mt. Pisgah College, Senapati, Manipur University, Dr. Chinpai Lily and assistant professor MCK Nagaland University, Dr. Daili Kholia. They presented various topics relating to the theme on breaking gender stereotypes, celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action against inequal-

GOC 3 Corps calls on CM Zhaleo inaugurates new Medziphema ADC office complex

Neiphiu Rio with COC spear Corps and others.

DIMAPUR: General Officer Commanding Spear Corps called on Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio at Dimapur on March 6.

According to PIB defence wing, the corps commander and the Chief Minister discussed the prevailing security situation in the state as well as along the Indo-Myanmar border.

The chief minister appreciated the armed forces for their contribution in

improving the security situation in the state. The chief minister also applauded the selfless sacrifices and support of the army and Assam Rifles to the people of Nagaland towards their wellbeing.

The general officer also apprised the Chief Minister on various measures that are being taken by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles for achieving peace, development and prosperity in the state.

NSCN/GPRN (K) informs

DIMAPUR: NSCN/GPRN(K) through its MIP has informed the expulsion of one ‘lt. col.’ Hukheto Aye, town commander of Dimapur for his involvement in the February 25 incident and for his unlawful activities, which was against the guidelines and Act passed by the government. In a press note, MIP in-charge, H.Z. Mangyang stated that the two team commission setup to handle the root cause of the incident, after prolong deliberation, found Hukheto involvement. Therefore, MIP said he has been expelled from his active service and as member, in discharging his duty with immediate effect from the date of publishing this press note.

Meanwhile, as per the directives from the higher authority, MIP said all the finance assignees within Dimapur district have been asked to withdraw from their assigned financial duty with immediate effect until further order from the higher authorities.

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DIMAPUR: Advisor, Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Government of Nagaland, Zhaleo Rio inaugurated the new office building of ADC, Medziphema sub-division on March 6 after a dedicatory prayer by pastor BC’A’MT Medziphema town, Rev. Zhabu Terhüja.

A press release from media secretary, NDPP stated that while addressing the public, Zhaleo Rio noted that the foundation stone for the new office had been laid by CM Neiphiu Rio in 2008 however, said that the construction was delayed due to unforeseen reasons and began only during 2014-15.

He acknowledged the PDA government for its relentless support, the contractor and everyone concerned for timely completion of the multi-storey building which will house three other attached departments.

While briefing the public on the importance

advisor, Zhaleo Rio inaugurating the new ADC office complex, Medziphema on Friday.

of ADC office and staff, Zhaleo urged the employees to give their best for public welfare wherein Medziphema sub-division was constituted by 23 villages and towns.

He also requested the government to intervene and provide further relief such as adequate staff, dobashi, office equipments, etc. while assuring to look

into the allocated and sanctioned requirements of the said office through appropriate procedures.

Speaking on the development aspect, Zhaleo stated that land ownership system has always created stumbling blocks and that the government was in the process to introduce “Nagaland Land Laws Act”. Rio was of the view

that the said law, slated to be inclined towards easier land acquisition system for developments that are of public interest, will thereby pave way for accelerated development.

He advised that the public should continue to support the government and its numerous policies which were for the welfare of the common people and as such, coordinate with one another for a prosperous future.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by ADC Medziphema, Tshuvisie Phoji, while technical report was presented by executive engineer, CAWD Kohima, Sungti Amer. A speech on behalf of the public was delivered by former MTC chairman, Dosau Kuotsu and Kuki Christian Church choir presented a special song. A short speech was also delivered by Commissioner Nagaland, M. Patton, while SDO (C) Medziphema, Tokai V. Sumi delivered vote of thanks.

Khurhe, Peli 14 of L. Khel Kohima village to celebrate 25th anniv Correspondent KOHIMA, MARCH 6 (NPN): Khurhe, Peli 14 of L. Khel Kohima Village will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on March 10 at Chatsa.

Convenor organising committee, Kekhrielelie Tseikha in a press conference informed that the Krurhe Peli was started in 1995, in accordance to Angami (Tenyimia) culture and tradition for the youth to come together in unity and to keep their ancestral practices alive.

And through the formation of the peli (peer group),

they have been actively taking part in traditions during festivals, sports meets and all other social and cultural events, he added.

The Peli No- 14 of L. Khel, Kohima village comprises of age group from 1979 to 1985.

T h e p r e s i d e n t ex pressed that the peli desire to preserve the beautiful and rich cultural heritage as well as practice their ancestral values of brotherhood, friendship, solidify our cultural identity and strengthen in unity and truth.

MLA Toying Chang will be the special guest

during the celebration and there will be an inauguration for the resting place called “Krurhe Rüleichü”.

The Tenyidie word ‘Krurhe’ means a group of folks who shares a common interest /taste /: A collective of individual with the same mindset who appreciates each other and chooses to be in a group. “Rüleichü” is a word used by their forefathers to specify and denote for a place to be specifically used for resting while coming from paddy field and hunting. The peli mentioned that they chose the very word “Rüleichü” and

name the resting place as “Krurhe Rüleichü”, so that everyone from all walks of life can come to this place, take a deep breath and rest well. with the opening of Krurhe peli’s Rüleichü, they want to immortalized God’s blessings upon the peli and showcase the rich cultural heritage and also to add beautification to their land.

The Krurhe peli Rüleichü will be a plastic -free zone and will be open for the public for any outings.

They also thanked all well wishers and village elders for their continuous guidance and support.

Immanuel College Dimapur: Women Cell of Immanuel College organised a programme in commemoration of International Women’s Day with HoD Economics department, Sungjemmongla as the convenor on March 6.

A press release from Immanuel College stated that the resource persons were principal Immanuel College, Th.Sharatchandra Singh and counsellor Immanuel College, Dr. Meyela.

The principal exhorted the gathering by reminding everyone to realize the important role women play at home as well as society. He also asserted on the achievements of women in India in particular and the world in general.

Meanwhile, Dr. Meyela speaking on the theme of the celebration challenged the womenfolk of the college to be more aspiring and to play more challenging role. She also stressed that ‘we are already living in generation equality’ and that there is no fear to explore the unexplored.

The programme was attended by all the students and staff of the college. The programme was chaired by women co-ordinator, Immanuel College, Meheli Magh, invocation was pronounced by assistant

professor Education department, Temjen Longkumer and a special number was presented by Toshimenla of BA 2nd semester.

ICFAI University: In respect of International Women’s Day observed on March 8 every year, the ICFAI University Nagaland celebrated Women’s Day on March 6.

A press release from ICFAI University stated that the programme was initiated by the MA English 4th semester class and was chaired by Viboto Kiho, who also highlighted the purpose of the event. A drama was enacted by the students based on the theme, after which there was a poetry performance by Hoilem Konyak and Petevinuo Lcho on Maya Angelo’s “Still I Rise”.

Messages written for inspiring women was then read out and a panel discussion followed thereafter.

Emphasizing on the notion of “each for equal”, one of the participants in the discussion pointed out how gender roles are preconceived social constructs and equality should be beyond such social restraints.

With the message that each individual deserves to be treated equal irrespective of their gender, the programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Botoka Chophi.

news in Brief DoSE inform Hindi teachers: Directorate of School Education (DoSE), Nagaland, Kohima has invited all the untrained Hindi Teachers (UGHT/GHT) serving under the Directorate of School Education Nagaland, Kohima appointed after September 2001 to apply for undergoing full term training course, Hindi Shikshan Nishnat, Hindi Shikshan Parangat, Hindi Shikshan Praveen (Academic session 2020-22) conducted by Central Institute of Hindi, Agra and Vishesh Gahan (Academic session 2020-22) conducted at CIH Dimapur centre. All in-service un-trained Hindi teachers have been asked to fill-up the online application within March 9 - 31 by visiting the Institute’s website: www. khsindia.org. The hard copy along with the complete self attested relevant documents are to be submitted to the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra Dimapur on or before April 15. No objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned controlling officers with bank/ demand draft as mentioned in the website on or before March 31.

UCC general meeting: United Colony Council (UCC) ward-20, Dimapur has convened general meeting on March 10, 10 .m. at Government town middle school. Therefore, all members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail for the development of colony.

LC NCRC Wokha informs: Lotha Council NCRC Wokha district has informed that dedication and installation of pastor in-charge programme for the newly Lotha Christian Fellowship Church would be held on March 8, 10:30 a.m. at Railway Colony, Dimapur. All Lotha NCRC Pastors, believers, church members have been requested to attend the service.

CLH community hall dedication-cum-annual general meeting: Chumoukedima Lotha Hoho Community Hall dedication-cum-annual general meeting will be held together on March10, 9: 30 a.m. onwards.

General meeting will be followed immediately after the hall dedication programme which will be held at New Lotha Community Hall, Seiuruzha, ward-8 Chumoukedima, Dimapur.

CPO general body meeting: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has convened its general body meeting on March 20 at Tourist Complex, Pfütsero town. All the executive member, area president, frontal organisation, president of Chakhesang Youth Front, Chakhesang Students’ Union, Chakhesang Mothers Association, all the VCCs and Village Youth president have been asked to attend the said meeting compulsorily. It also invited two representatives each from Phek District GB Association and from all the denominational Churches to the meeting. The meeting will deliberate on CPO 38th general session ‘Resolution.’

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Mmhonlumo Kikon visiting the stall displaying traditional items during biodiversity festival. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, MAR 6 (NPN): The 11th edition of Biodiversity festival organized by North East Network (NEN) resource centre Chizami under the theme on the second day “Embracing cultural diversity and biodiversity for a resilient future” concluded on Friday with advisor, IT & C, Science & Technology New and Renewable Energy, Mmhonlumo Kikon as the guest of honour at NEN resource centre Chizami.

Addressing the gathering, Kikon appreciated and acknowledged the NEN for organizing impressive programme with an aim

to preserve the traditional knowledge, maintain sustainable and preservation of biodiversity. Stressing on the need for preservation, he said that Nagaland state is one hot spot biodiversity in India and in the world. The advisor also lauded NEN for the effort and attempt for training with various women groups and maintaining traditional seeds banks to preserve seeds. He assured that the state government would initiate to formulate policy for the farmers in the state to boost economic.

Member secretary and CCF (BR) Nagaland State Biodiversity Board, Supongnukshi Ao in his key note

address said that state biodiversity board is under the state government (autonomous) and stated that such organization are set up in all states in the country. He said that the board advised the state government on issue of biological biodiversity management in all the villages. Ao informed that the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) would be set up in all the villages of the state and so far 80% formation has completed and it would give authority through village council to look and manage biological resources. He also informed that later there would be people biodiversity register

and all the plants and animals with traditional knowledge of the particular place would be documented.

While appreciating such biodiversity festival, Ao said it was a good opportunity to exchange traditional knowledge from one another. He said as state government cannot employed all youths should think for other avenue for livelihood and think for self sufficient production. He advised the farmers to preserve the seeds of locally grown crops for better production than buying for outside.

Director life ministries and advisor NEN, Colo Meru in his address said the initiative of NEN showing positive result for either small or big farmers. He informed that NEN become the face of not only Chizami but Nagaland and North East festival by giving life opportunity to hundreds of women.

Folk song and cultural items were presented by Chakhesang women farmers Sakraba village Phek, Yimchunger women Shamator town, Tuensang, Pochury women farmers Meluri village, Phek, Khiamniugan community Tsuwao village, Noklak and Chakhesang women farmers Chizami village. Exchange of seeds was also done by various farming communities.

NPBC sets timeframe to obtain Environment Certificates

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) has expressed dismay that most of the hotels and restaurants were not following environmental rules and decided to give time till April 30, 2020 for obtaining Environment Certificates (ECs) from NPCB without which stringent action would be initi(C) Rusovil John with officials during the meeting. ated against the firms.

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At the meeting chaired

by NPCB chairman Rusovil John with officials from PWD (R&B), PHED, Health and Family Welfare and NPCB, it was observed that hotels generate a lot of waste water and were a contributing factor towards water pollution. Taking cognizance of the excessive dumping of earth into Chathe River by agencies

of NHIDCL, the board directe them to take adequate and proper environment protection and public safety measures.

The board while expressing satisfaction over implementation on ban of single-use plastic, further urged the district task force to strictly enforce the ban by carrying out inspections on a regular basis.

Awareness on ‘Keep our city clean’ in Kma

Students of Archery Academy IG stadium Kohima demonstrating their skill during ‘Keep our city clean’ campaign held on Friday in Kohima. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, MAR 6 (NPN): With an aim to create awareness to keep the city clean, cleanliness campaigner, Khriehuzo Lohe initiated a programme “Keep our city clean” with the theme “Together We Can” in the heart of the state capital near United Traders complex, Kohima on Friday.

Lohe in his concept note of the programme said sanitation and cleanliness in the city are the need of the hour to come together to keep the city clean. He maintained that they cannot just leave it to KMC, smart city authorities or the department to keep their city clean but said that everyone must be accountable. He said that Kohima town is blessed with pleasant climate, healthy weather, fertile soil, clean water etc and said that they ought to thank God. Lohe suggested that the campaign need to coordinate with all NGOs like village level welfare organization and students’ organization, youths of various churches in different denominations, all different communities both local and non-local, schools and colleges and other institutions, Bharat Scout and Guides, police forces, Assam Rifles, NCC, colony youths, mini bus and taxi drivers union, KCCI and other NGOs. He said the campaign of awareness should also include roads, pedestrian

footpaths, over bridge and important places and sports in and around Kohima.

Lohe informed that some volunteers would be working on March 7 by 9 a.m. from Razhü point to UBC to Y junction main footpath and urged the leaders and elders to join the noble venture.

The campaign was participated by students of Oking Christian School and Capital College, vice chairman environment

and sanitation committee NBCC, Rev. Vikuo Rhi, public leaders, church leaders, Archery academy IG Stadium, ladies taekwondo IG Stadium, Ape from Life Fitness Gym Themezie and special song was presented

by Senti Semy, cotton country singer.

Later, the participants marched to Razhü junction via Union Baptist Church NSF office - new bus station and culminated at United Traders complex.

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Two assaulted, 1 stabbed in M’laya NE states take steps to tackle spreads of COVID-19 stone’s throw from Motphran near Iewduh where curfew, which was imposed on Saturday afternoon, was relaxed for the first time on Thursday.

CCTV footage showed that at least two boys dragging the man, who works as a house painter, to a lane where he was stabbed multiple times, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Claudia Lyngwa said, adding that the culprits could not be identified.

The man who was admitted to the Shillong Civil Hospital, with two cuts on his stomach, was stated to be out of danger by the doctors.

In a separate incident at Bholaganj near Ichamati, the scene of last week’s violence, a truck parked near a police station was burnt by unidentified people, he said.

Meanwhile, curfew has been relaxed at Iewduh market and all areas under

Cantonment Beat House in Shillong from 5 am till 1 pm on Friday.

Curfew imposed in Sadar police station area, which includes the Police Bazaar area in the heart of the city, was relaxed for eight hours from 8 am, while night curfew imposed in the entire city was relaxed at 5 am, the assistant inspector general of police said.

Important cases registered during the unrest since last week have been transferred to the Crime Investigation Department for investigation, police said, appealing to the people to avoid circulating rumours and hateful messages that could breach harmony and create fear psychosis.

Mobile Internet and SMS services, which were withdrawn since Friday night in six districts, were restored since 10 am on Thursday.

District authorities in East Khasi Hills district had

Assam budget uploaded on official website before being tabled in Assembly Guwahati, Mar 6 (PTI): Hours before Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the state budget for 2020-21 fiscal in the Assembly on Friday, his speech was uploaded on the official website of the department but pulled down later.

The incident led to chaos in the Assembly with the opposition interrupting Sarma while he was reading the budget speech. They alleged breach of privilege which was turned down

by Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami.

The budget was scheduled to be presented at 2 pm in the House, but the copy of his speech was first seen at around 9:30 am in the finance department’s official website -- www.finance. assam.gov.in -- and circu-

lated through various media groups in Whatsapp.

The opposition wondered how the budget document was uploaded on the website even before the state cabinet met at 1 pm to approve it. Sarma’s speech was removed from the website at around 10:30 am. Though he did not mention about the incident but Sarma tweeted: “State Cabinet will discuss the state budget at 1 pm only and taxation proposals will be decided only in that meeting. Request everyone to avoid speculation.”

A senior journalist of a TV news channel, who saw the speech first in the morning, said that it could have been online for more hours, but he saw it only around 9:30 am.

Immediately, local TV channels started flashing

the budget and some even telecast all the budgetary estimates for 2020-21 fiscal.

A copy of that uploaded budget speech is with PTI too. Congress and AIUDF members alleged that the figures mentioned in the budget, uploaded on the website, and the actual one, presented in the Assembly, were same.

As soon as Sarma stood to present the budget in the House, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia raised the issue and sought the speaker’s intervention.

“The budget was leaked hours ago. What is the point presenting it now?” he asked. The speaker accepted that it is being flashed in TV news channels, but expressed doubt whether it was just source-based information.

promulgated night curfew since Saturday following the death of Lurshai Hynniewta, a member of the Khasi Students’ Union, and two others in the district.

Eight people have been arrested from Ichamati in connection with Hynniewta’s death. Arrests are yet to be made with regard to the killing of the two others at Iewduh market and Shella, the police said.

Meanwhile, Congress legislators from Assam had met state Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Mukul Sangma on Thursday, seeking their intervention to ensure the safe return of migrant workers, who are stranded in Meghalaya in view of the prevailing law and order following the clash in Ichamati.

The labourers, employed in limestone mines, are struck at Shella, Ichamati and Bholaganj due to the situation, they had said.

Water Management draft bill discussed in Delhi

NEW DELHI , MAR 6 (AGENCIES): The Centre on Friday discussed on the Draft Bill over the proposed North East Water Management Authority (NEWMA), in New Delhi.

Presided over by Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, chief ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Tripura, deputy chief minister of Meghalaya and Water Resources Ministers of North Eastern states participated in the Conference.

Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Social Justice & Empowerment Rattan Lal Kataria was also present in the meeting. Sources said that the deliberations discussed all issues pertaining to the northeastern states in connection with the proposed NEWMA.

Isolation wards in 13 hospitals in Meghalaya

Shillong/IMPHAL/ aizawl, MAR 6: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said that the government has listed 13 hospitals, which will have isolation wards across the State, to tackle the outbreak of COVID-19.

Health and Family Welfare minister, Alexander Laloo Hek said that not a single case of COVID-19 has been suspected or confirmed in the state.

“There would be isolation wards in 13 hospitals and the government is taking more precautionary steps while monitoring the situation,” Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told reporters.

Sangma said that all measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

“We have contacted a number of private hospitals to take necessary steps and screening of people especially foreigners are going on at various airports,” he said.

Exhorting people not to panic, Sangma said that 61 students from Meghalaya who had returned from China and kept under observation for 28 days, out of which, 54 of them have come out without any symptoms of having been infected with the virus.

He said the remaining seven students are being monitored and the 28 days of observing them will also end soon.

On holding trade fairs and big events in the state which will have participants and materials from foreign countries, Sangma said that taking into consideration the

advisory, trade fairs would not go ahead in the state.

The confirmed COVID19 cases in India have a travel history of Thailand and Malaysia.

There are now 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country after another suspect was tested positive on Friday. This includes 16 Italian nationals.

As per the latest advisory, all international passengers irrespective of nationality are mandated to undergo universal medical screening.

Adequate screening measures have been setup, and nine more airports have been added to the existing 21, bringing the total to 30 airports. (Correspondent)

Suspected patient admitted in Manipur

Authority of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital, Imphal on Friday urged the state police to remove an image showing a patient alleged to be infected with corona virus being admitted at the isolation ward of the hospital which went viral in the social media.

In a letter wrote to the Imphal West SP, the superintendent of RIMS hospital clarified that the patient admitted in the isolation ward of the hospital was not a confirmed corona virus infected one.

“He was brought for investigation and collecting samples for sending to laboratory at Guwahati.

As such, there is no need to panic,” the RIMS superintendent wrote.

According to the letter which a copy is available with this correspondent, the 41-year-old patient hailing from Assam’s Nagaong dis-

IN THE COURT OF MRS. KHESHELI CHISHI, DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND No. JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/06

Dt. Zbto. the 4th March 2020

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Whereas application was received from Aholi K. Chishi U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of Lokobomi Village for Succession of Service & Pension benefits of Late Khehoyi Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to all who has interest in the said claim/s within thirty days from the date of publication to this notice.

(Mrs. Khesheli Chishi) District & Sessions Judge Zunheboto : Nagaland

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With immense joy and pride, the Phüsachodümi Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Vepohü Khamo, S/o Mr. Vecüta Khamo for clearing the post of Junior Engineer under the Public Works Department in the recently declared NPSCCTSE. The Union wishes him the best in all his future endeavours.

Vevozo Vero Vethivoyi Chüzho General Secy., PSU President, PSU

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R. Chumben Enny President, OCSU

Reg : 66(A)/2020

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With immense pride and honour, we the Old Changsu Students’ Union and Old Changsu Village Youth Organisation would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Miss A Mhonbeni Ngullie, D/o. Mr & Mrs. Abemo Ngullie for securing the post of SDO (Class-I Gazetted) under Water Resources Department, Govt. of Nagaland in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination.

We wish her the best in all her future endeavours.

Date : 02/03/2020

I, LUNKHOLEN LENTHANG, Son of THANGNGAM LENTHANG, Resident of Bungsang Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:1. That I am citizen of India.

2. That in the SERVICE BOOK bears the name of mine as LUNGHOLEN LENTHANG. 3. That by mistake my name has been mentioned as LUNGHOLEN LENTHANG instead of LUNKHOLEN LENTHANG in the said documents.

4. This is also to categorically state that my correct name is LUNKHOLEN LENTHANG. 5. That I therefore request the Concerned Authorities to please update and rectify my name as LUNKHOLEN LENTHANG. 6. That I am enclosing a self-attested copy of AADHAAR CARD as a proof of my correct name.

7. That my above statement is true and correct.

DEPONENT Identified and verified by me and solemnly declare before me by the Deponent/Parent/Guardian.

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trict was brought to RIMS hospital with a complaint of fever and loose motion.

He had a history of coming from Dhaka (Bangladesh) and landed at Kolkata airport on February 28 last.

The doctors of the institute were doing all the best to take care of the patient including investigation and treatment, the letter stated.

The individual admitted at the isolation ward of RIMS boarded a flight from Guwahati and landed at Imphal airport today, around 10.30 am.

He was taken to RIMS hospital after screening by doctors at the airport to become the 13th individual so far admitted in the state hospitals for observation and treatment.

In Manipur, 13 suspected case of Corona virus has been reported including the one today. Results of 10 samples sent for test were negative and result for two were awaiting.

Manipur still has no report of person infected by the dreaded disease but government authority has been taking up stringent measures to tackle the outbreak of the pandemic. (Correspondent )

41 under home isolation in Mizoram

At least 41 people, who recently returned from foreign countries, have been put under home isolation in Mizoram, as a precautionary measure, and 14,868 persons have been screened for coronavirus, a senior official said on Friday.

State Health secretary H Lalengmawia told PTI

that 41 people who have recently returned from China, Singapore, Macau, Dubai, USA, Seychelles and Hongkong are being put under home isolation though they did not show any symptoms of novel coronavirus.

He said that the move was a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the deadly disease in the state. According to Lalengmawia, 5 blood samples have been sent to Guwahati Medical College for laboratory test.

He said that 3 of the 5 samples have tested negative for coronavirus while 2 samples were rejected.

He said that the government has set up seven screening centres along the national and international borders, including Lengpui airport. He said that 14,868 people have been screened for coronavirus in various screening counters.

The health secretary said that the government has also set up a 32-bedded isolation ward at state medical college- Zoram Medical College (ZMC) and 5 bedded ward in each district hospitals to treat any suspected patients.

He said the government has also set up laboratory sample collection centres at Aizawl Civil hospital, ZMC and Lengpui community health centre.

Meanwhile, Health minister Dr R Lalthangliana said that the state government is taking all measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state.

He also urged the people not to believe in rumours. (PTI)

Regd. No. 83/20 Dated : 06/03/2020 AFFIDAVIT I, HEIPOA KONYAK, S/o TEMKAI KONYAK permanent residence of TIZIT Village PO/PS MON, District MON in the state of Nagaland do hereby solemnly declared and affirmed as under.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a native of Konyak (Naga) Tribe.

2. That my name is HEIPOA KONYAK S/o TEMKAI KONYAK. 3. That my name is erroneously/mistakenly entered HAIPU KONYAK in my SBI Passbook.

4. Henceforth I would like to declare that my name HEIPOA KONYAK & HAIPU KONYAK is the same as one person.

5. That let this affidavit be handed over to the appropriate authority concern for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof.

That the statement made in the above mentioned paragraph 1 to 5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DEPONENT Solemnly declared and affirmed before me by the deponent on this th 6 March Mon. Magistrate/First Class Mon, Nagaland MC-06

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The Enhulumi Village Community, with immense joy and pride would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Zekope-u Sekhamo, D/O Shri Kekhwewe Sekhamo for successfully clearing the recent NPSC Combined Technical Examination as Agriculture Inspector (Class-III Non Gazetted).

The village community acknowledge and Felicitate Her for bringing laurel to the entire Village Community. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.

With Best Wishes and Blessings from : 1. Enhulumi Village Council 2. Enhulumi (Y/P) Students’ Union K-693

INFORMATION

This is for general information to all concerned relating to the taxation of sand, sand gravel and boulders at Nihoto Village, that the village council has passed a resolution that no individual/groups or organizations will be allowed to collect any taxes with immediate effect, in any form, within the village jurisdiction.

That this resolution has been passed with the approval of Council bodies and G.Bs of Nihoto village.

P. Viyiho Chishi Council Chairman, Nihoto Village Kuhuboto, Dimapur

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FELICITATION Through this column, the Dimapur Nkonjan Yimkha Ekhung (DNYE) would like to express our heartiest congratulations and profound gratitude to Miss LOTSANI T. EZUNG, D/o, Mr & Mrs. Thungchio Ezung for securing the post of Agriculture Inspector Class-III through the recently Conducted NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2018-2019.

The DNYE further take immense pride and honour in your great achievement and for bringing laurels to the Yimkha village community in particular and pray that, Almighty God to grant you good health, wisdom and success in all your future endeavours.

Mr. Rensathung Ezung Chairman, DNYE

Mr. Rachio Ngullie Secretary, DNYE

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S h i l l o n g, M a r 6 (PTI): Two labourers were assaulted, a man stabbed and a truck set on fire in sporadic incidents of violence in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, police said on Friday.

The situation in the state is under close watch with the deployment of three companies of Central Armed Police Forces in the affected areas, in addition to over 100 Rapid Action Force personnel in markets at Khyndailad (Police Bazaar) and Motphran (in Iew Duh), police said.

Both the construction workers who were assaulted by unidentified people in Lawsohtun on Thursday escaped unhurt, Assistant Inspector General of Police Gabriel Iangrai said in a statement.

A 21-year-old man was stabbed by a group of unknown people at Mawkhar in Shillong on Thursday, police said. Mawkhar is a

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IB staffer murder: Tahir in custody

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS): A court here on Friday sent suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to seven days police custody in connection with the recent violence in Delhi’s northeast area and killing of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer.

He was produced at the residence of Metropolitan Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Rampuri, a day after his arrest. During the course of proceedings, the police sought his custody, which was allowed by the judge.

Hussain was arrested by the Delhi Police on Thursday after a special court rejected his application seeking relief.

The councillor is in the eye of a major controversy for his alleged involvement in the recent violence in northeast Delhi and the killing of IB staffer, Ankit Sharma, whose body was

Manoj Tiwari meets slain IB staffer’s family

Tahir Hussain (C) leaves from Sunlight Police Station to produce at Karkardooma Court, in New Delhi, Friday.

recovered from a drain near his house.

The police had registered a case against him on a complaint filed by deceased IB staffer’s father.

Hussain, who was absconding, moved an application before the Rouse Avenue Court, contending that he was willing to join the investigation and wanted to surrender in the case.

Additional Chief Met-

ropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja, however, rejected the application saying that it has no jurisdiction to entertain it.

On anticipation of being arrested after the case was lodged, Hussain had earlier moved an application seeking anticipatory bail. The application has now turned infructuous as he has already been arrested.

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari along with other BJP leaders on Friday visited the family members of slain Intelligence Bureau employee Ankit Sharma whose body was found in northeast Delhi’s Chandbagh area during the recent anti-CAA violence. Tiwari expressed his condolences at the death of Sharma who is believed to have been stabbed 400 times and thrown into a drain nearby from where his body was recovered. Earlier on Thursday, Tiwari said that the BJP will “take care” of the riot-affected. BJP has formed a probe and rehabilitation team. He also said that the needy will be provided all kind of rations in this hour of need. Delhi witnessed massive anti-CAA violence in its northeast district from February 23 that has left 53 people dead so far, including a police jawan and the IB staffer.

VHP’s religion-specific aid to Delhi riot victims

Vishwa Hindu Parishad international working president Alok Kumar interacting with a victim of the recent riots

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS): Vishwa Hindu Parishad international working president Alok Kumar met the riot-affected families in northeast Delhi and offered financial assistance. However, his offer seems to be exclusively religion-specific.

Speaking to IANS, Ku-

mar said, “We along with few other Hindu organisations have already offered financial assistance to a few.”

On being asked whether any of the beneficiaries so far have been from the minority community, he answered in the negative.

Following his day-long

visit, Kumar told the media, “I met the families of those killed, injured or devastated in the violence-torn areas of Delhi, throughout the day.

The young and the poor have been most affected.

Their families are going through hardships.”

He added that the VHP will help them financially as well as rehabilitate them.

Taking a subtle dig at the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government, the VHP leader said, “Hope the Delhi government also comes forward as a neutral player.”

Kumar told IANS: “It’s heartbreaking to witness their plight. The young,

migrants are affected. I met three women who lost their husbands. They were the sole breadwinners for their families.”

Earlier on Thursday, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari too had said that the party will “take care” of the riot victims. BJP has also formed a probe and rehabilitation team. He also added that the needy will be provided all kinds of rations in their hour of need.

Northeast Delhi witnessed massive anti-CAA violence from February 23 that has left 53 people dead so far including an on-duty police jawan and an Intelligence Bureau staffer.

Mumbai, Mar 6 (PTI): The website of the Maharashtra police’s CID was apparently hacked on Friday with a message warning the “Indian police and Modi government” against “hurting” Muslims being displayed.

However, state Criminal Investigation Department chief Atulchandra Kulkarni claimed that it was not a hacking, but part of a “test and trial” of the refurbished website to check its security features. “Our data is safe, secure and there is no question of the data on the website getting compromised,” Additional Director General of Police Kulkarni said. The hacked web page displayed in bold font the words “Government of Imam Mahdi” against the picture of a man riding a horse and holding a flag. “We are warning you Indian police and Modi Government, stop hurting people of Muslims...Imam mahdi is coming soon,” it added.

NE Delhi riots: 683 cases registered; 1,983 people detained or arrested

lence, that sparked from protests over the amended Citizenship Act, has left at least 44 people dead and over 200 injured.

98% Class XII students appeared for exam

The communal violence over protests against CAA killed at least 44 people dead and left over 200 wounded.

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI): The Delhi Police said on Friday it has registered over 600 cases in connection with last week’s riots in northeast Delhi, officials said.

Out of 683 cases registered, 48 were related to the Arms Act, it said in a statement.

In total, 1,983 people have been either detained or arrested so far in connection with the communal violence, the police said.

Total 251 meetings with Aman Committee have been conducted across the national capital, a senior police officer said.

The communal vio-

Punjab Police busts drug trade racket Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS): In the biggest-ever drug haul, Punjab Police on Friday said it busted a racket involving trade of psychotropic drugs with the arrest of four persons and seizure of 40,01,040 tablets and injections worth at least Rs 4 crore.

Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta told the media that a godown located in Saraswati Kund area in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh which stored the

drugs was also busted by a police team from Barnala town.

While three of the accused were arrested in Barnala, the fourth was nabbed in Mathura, said the DGP, adding that thousands of youth had been saved from drug abuse with this seizure as on an average one youth consumes 10 tablets or capsules a day.

Giving details of the operation, the DGP said a trap was laid by a police

party led by Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Goel.

Gupta said Mohan Lal was first nabbed with 800 intoxicating tablets (Alprasafe 0.5 mg). His investigation led to the arrest of two more people, Balwinder Kumar and Naresh Mittal, with 1,700 intoxicating tablets (Clovidol 100 SR).

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oing by the rules, the suspensions of seven Congress MPs by the Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on March 5, for their alleged misconduct during the ongoing session during the previous day, was right. The seven Congress MPs-- Gaurav Gogoi, T.N. Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, R. Unnithan, Manicka Tagore, Benny Behanan, and Gurjeet Singh Aujla-- were suspended for the rest of the budget session two days after the speaker warned of strict action against those who troop to the well of the House to protest or raise issues. The Congress and other opposition MPs have been protesting against the communal violence in Delhi, demanding the resignation of home minister Amit Shah and an immediate discussion on the violence in both Houses of Parliament.

However, instead of agreeing to the important and urgent demand, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) proposed that the violence in Delhi could be discussed in the Lok Sabha on 11 March and in the Rajya Sabha the next day. The government has also demanded that Gourav Gogoi be expelled from the house because he snatched papers from the Speaker’s table. The unruly behaviour of MPs has been a subject of much public debate over the decades. The Modi government, for whatever reasons, has been disinclined to allow the opposition to play its role in total negation of the reaffirmation made by the prime minister. The Delhi riots is a national issue where more than 50 people have lost their lives. Whether the riot was caused by the sins of omission or commission of the Delhi Police under the union home ministry should have been discussed. This was a constitutional obligation of the government and the opposition. Unfortunately, the attitude of the BJP government over such issues is deeply disturbing. The BJP appears to be suffering from convenient amnesia that when it was in opposition, it was certainly not a paragon of constitutional virtue. BJP disrupted so many sessions during the UPA regime where, Sushma Swaraj, then leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, had declared that “not allowing Parliament to function is also a form of democracy, like any other form”. Arun Jaitley, the then party leader in the upper house also justified the stalling of parliamentary proceedings following the controversy over the allocation of coal blocks. “According to Jaitley, disruption should not be described as preventing work from being done, because “what we are doing is very important work itself.” Indiscipline and disruptions in Parliament are much talked about issues. Not only are disruptions a waste of Parliament’s valuable time, these significantly taint the image of this esteemed institution. Only in an “extreme case of misconduct”, the House may expel a member from the House. According to a comment in the above rule book, “The purpose of expulsion is not so much disciplinary as remedial, not so much to punish members as to rid the House of persons who are unfit for members.” In this context, it would be too harsh a punishment if the government seeks to expel Gaurav Gogoi for snatching papers from the Speaker’s table.

Politics in India has reached a high decibel level of hatred and it is time prime minister Modi decide to do something about it or else be blamed for worsening of constitutional norms.

DailyDevotion Taking the Next Step

…in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses. —2 Corinthians 6:4

When you have no vision from God, no enthusiasm left in your life, and no one watching and encouraging you, it requires the grace of Almighty God to take the next step in your devotion to Him, in the reading and studying of His Word, in your family life, or in your duty to Him. It takes much more of the grace of God, and a much greater awareness of drawing upon Him, to take that next step, than it does to preach the gospel. Every Christian must experience the essence of the incarnation by bringing the next step down into flesh-and-blood reality and by working it out with his hands. We lose interest and give up when we have no vision, no encouragement, and no improvement, but only experience our everyday life with its trivial tasks.

The thing that really testifies for God and for the people of God in the long run is steady perseverance, even when the work cannot be seen by others. And the only way to live an undefeated life is to live looking to God. Ask God to keep the eyes of your spirit open to the risen Christ, and it will be impossible for drudgery to discourage you. Never allow yourself to think that some tasks are beneath your dignity or too insignificant for you to do, and remind yourself of the example of Christ inJohn 13:1-17.

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The namesake NLTP Act of 1989

he Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act (NLTPA) was enacted by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in 1989. This Act had to be enacted under the pressure of the NBCC whose volunteers resorted to fasting for weeks together that compelled the erstwhile Congress Govt. Headed by the then Chief Minister Dr. S.C. Jamir to enact the law by which Nagaland became a Dry State. The NBCC was not the first institute or the organisation that opposed the State being wet. There are historical instances of adopting liquor prohibition laws by governments in the world resulting into ultimate shambles. Yet, the instances of such unsuccessful liquor prohibition stories did not deter the NBCC to pursue the ban of import of liquor into Nagaland. The NLTPA is not namesake law and yet when it has been kept redundant it becomes namesake.

The liquor prohibition has to do with both physical and spiritual wellbeing of the Nagas and more so as Christians. Knowing the immense adverse impact of alcoholism on the life of an alcoholic individual and the subsequent destruction of his/her family including the same negative impact on the society at large, the NBCC managed to impose its will

on the Govt. for a noble cause. Therefore, in principle, what the NBCC did was correct as it aimed at rescuing thousands of the Nagas from alcoholic prisons. The take off of the enforcement of the NLTP Act was not discouraging and yet the steam died down faster than it initially thought to be and just ended in blame game.

The Church was not satisfied with the enforcement of the law by the State Govt. whereas the latter expected much practical cooperation from the Church since the Act was its brainchild.

Obviously the middlemen, the bootleggers, came at the right time into the scene taking the advantage of the lackadaisical attitude of both the Church and of the State Govt. The declaration of Nagaland as ‘Dry State’ became the golden mine of the bootleggers. I wrote a brief opinion on the prohibition which was published by Morung Express on 13.6.2014. I am reiterating that both the bootleggers and the Church adopted the same posture as for keeping Nagaland dry is concerned although their interests are contrary to each other. 31 years have passed since the NLTP Act was enacted.

The three decades are the golden era for the bootleggers as they have been making hay of unhindered

illegal business. Particularly, the kingpins of bootlegging most possibly have become the assets to the Church, to the political parties and to the powerful organisations for obvious reason that they are rich today.

Having touched upon the brief background, I now appreciate the Dimapur Naga Students’ Union(DNSU) for the befitting initiatives it has undertaken in the interest of all including all those who publicly expressed their solidarity with the DNSU. In fact, if the State Govt. is positive and becomes proactive to properly enforce the prohibition law, there will be spontaneous public support.

However, the ongoing raids by the Excise Department must not be subjective but its operations against the violators of the law have to be holistic.

As we all know something about the liquor business in Dry Nagaland, to the law enforcers, the small particles do irritate their eyes but never the bigger pegs do.

To my understanding of this business in Dry Nagaland is that there are two categories: one is the illegally legal and the second is the illegally illegal. By the first category trade, it is reliably learnt that a high stake tender used to be floated involving even a crore or more of rupees as tender fee. Such under-

ground tender might have involved not only one legal or illegal authority but few others including possibly the legal enforcers. I exposed this modus operandi in the same article dated 13.6.2014 which is vindicated by the news item under the caption “Powerful world of liquor syndicate’ published in Nagaland Post dated 2.3.2020.

To be conclusive with such perception is how trucks loaded with liquor of all varieties are being transported from Dimapur to Kohima regularly are never detected by Excise police is most possibly because of those liquor trucks used to be transformed into invisibility by the magical power of high stake tender. On reaching Kohima, only once in a blue moon or so, perhaps the few loaded trucks became detectable and therefore seized by the Assam Rifles and not

by Nagaland Police or by Excise Department. The liquor trade under the said tender is therefore illegally legal for the fact that though the trade is illegal under the prohibition Act, to those authorities who connived with the liquor syndicate, the transportation of any amount of consignments to any location are permissible as the syndicate was issued such ‘license’ under the given ‘tender’. The second category liquor traders are

considered illegally illegal.

These traders are comparatively petty suppliers of liquor and are considered as illegal traders even by the partners of the liquor syndicate. To substantiate this observation is that these petty traders are hardly spared by either Nagaland Police or Excise Department on duty in seizing their liquor items on transit.

This being how Nagaland has been enforcing the NLTP Act, the inflow of liquor into Nagaland is regular and adequate for the consumers during the last 31 years. Excepting that the NLTP Act debarred the Excise Department from realizing the normal revenue, the rate of liquor is several times costlier and the free flow of inferior quality liquor plus the spurious liquor which is injurious to health of the consumer cannot be restricted. Only God knows how many people in Nagaland have become the victims of the spurious liquor imported into our State.

The ground realities are known to everybody and particularly to the Excise Department, and yet this Department has chosen to sleep over it for the last three decades. Only when the DNSU served ultimatum to the Department, it woke up and started raids of few outlets in Dimapur as if it

has remained unaware of the liquor business and the existence of shops selling liquor illegally for decades. The Excise Department has its history of embezzling 43% of a huge haul of liquor as alleged by the ACAUT some 6 years ago and to which the Department failed to clarify.

Be it the Excise Department or any other Department so established under the Govt. of Nagaland is not supposed to become proactive solely on the condition of being fuelled by public ultimatums.

When an established Department becomes bereft of accountability and sensibility to the welfare of the common man, it only remains unnecessary burden on the State’s exchequer and therefore it should be wound off.

The raids so far undertaken are good but not enough. The raids alone cannot bring the import of liquor to its end here in Nagaland lest the strong syndicates established and in existence for decades under the patronage of a joint venture codenamed the ‘tender’ are uprooted.

Will the Excise Department have the same amount of gut to dismantle the syndicates and expose those kingpins, the ‘legal suppliers, and book them under the law as much gut it has to raid petty bootleggers?

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De-coding an ‘Internal matter’! Need for bridging the ruralurban divide in India T he Government of India in recent times has been hitting the headlines for a variety of reasons.

Two days ago it added one more feather to its cap. For the first time in India’s judicial history, a United Nation’s body—the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)—on Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 2020, sought to intervene as amicus curiae or friend of the court, to assist the apex court in adjudicating the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. It said that CAA has a “worthy and commendable objective”, it appears to discriminate against persecution of Muslim communities. UNHCHR brought to the fore the objective of the CAA and the intention of the Government, wherein it has isolated the Muslim communities. This is where the caveat it presents.

Responding to this move, the Ministry of External Affairs (MOEA) said it was an “internal matter” and so “no foreign party has any locus standi on issues pertaining to India’s sovereignty” and “the Indian Parliament’s right to make law”. The triggering points are the constitutionality of CAA and Constitutional validity of CAA. Chief of the UNHCH added that the law “raises a number of issues related to India’s wider human rights obligations in the context of fundamental principle of re-foulement that is no forced repatriation of refugees to their home country.” Countering UNHCHR, the spokesperson of MOEA, Raveesh Kumar uttered, “We are clear that CAA is constitutionally valid and complies with all requirements of our constitutional values.

It is reflective of our long standing national commitment in respect of human rights issues arising from the tragedy of the Partition of India.”

He added that “India is a democratic country governed by the rule of law.

We all have utmost respect for and full trust in our independent judiciary. We are confident that our sound and legally sustainable position would be vindicated by the Supreme Court.” GOI came to know only after India’s permanent mission in Geneva was informed by the Office of the UNHCHR

that it was filing an intervention plea against CAA in the Supreme Court seeking to present itself as amicus curiae. In the wake of conflicting versions whether such application has been filed or not, a spokesperson for the UN body said UNHCHR Michelle Bachelet Jeria, first women President of Chile decided to file on CAA in the SC in accordance with court’s established procedures. Jeria has a background of human rights activism and represented the socialist party in Chile views CAA as one such Act that segregates communities that contradict all are equal before law.

On this, there were some who raised questions about the authenticity of such a move for which Jeria said she and her predecessors “have filed amicus curiae briefs on issues of particular public importance within proceedings before a diverse range of international and national jurisdictions, including at the international level – European Court of Human Rights, InterAmerican Court of Human Rights, International Criminal Court – and at national level—US Supreme Court and final appeal courts of states in Asia and Latin America.” She made it clear that she intends to intervene in the CAA proceedings as an amicus curiae in the SC, but would not give up her diplomatic privileges and immunity which means she would not submit to the SC’s jurisdiction and not be liable for any averse order again her.

Referring to the CAA promising expeditious citizenship for persecuted minorities, Jeria said, “The factual basis for the arguments provided in the statement of Objects and Reasons for the introduction of CAB for such preferential treatment, also find support in pronouncement by the UN human rights mechanism regarding the situation of religious minorities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.” Substantiating further, “However, recent reports by the UN human rights treaty bodies, special procedures and other mechanism ascertain that there exist a number of religious groups considered religious minorities in these countries, especially of the Muslim faith, including

Ahmadi, Hazara and Shia Muslims whose situations would warrant protection on the same basis as that provided in the preferential treatment proposed by the CAA,” she added.

There are some who point out that UNHCHR has failed to intervene where minorities live in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Responding to this, “The question also arises as to whether the differentiation made with regards to persecution on religious grounds, as opposed to other grounds, is sufficiently objective and reasonable, in particular taking into account the prohibition of refoulement and India’s obligations under international human rights law,” she said.

She in her brief was objective by invoking India’s role in championing the human rights to ‘equal protection of law’ in 1949 for ‘International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights’. She added that “It is remarkable that after sixty years, this very issues lies at the heart of the SC deliberations as it examines CAA. This presents SC with a historic and unique opportunity to give practical meaning to this fundamental right (equal protect of law) at the domestic level.”

As against the backdrop, CAA being the central issue keep unraveling a number of innate contradictions such as it has been passed by both the Houses of parliament—supreme law legislating body comprised of peoples’ representatives and yet being questioned on the constitutionality of CAA to which the Supreme Court’s verdict is awaited.

By evading questions and seeking protection under “India’s internal matter” shall not suffice. As pointed out by UNHCHR India has been the signatory to the International Human Rights Charter and is committed to protecting its citizens as per the laws enshrined within its legal framework.

She also requested the apex court to take into account international human rights law, norms and standards in proceedings relating to CAA and thus offered numerous examples whereby UNHCHR intervened in judicial forums of other countries in human rights issues.

(To be concluded) Dr. John Mohan Razu

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n unfortunate aspect of our development experience has been the growing rural-urban divide. The rural-urban divide in India is so prominent that the income of an average person in the rural parts of India is less than even half of the urban counterpart.

The rural-urban divide has led to the generation of two opposites of same nation i.e. India and Bharat. Even though many city dwellers continue to have some links with their rural homes, there is a growing feeling of urban elites getting more alienated and aloof from urgent issues concerning the majority of rural people. India is urban and progressive; Bharat is rural, underdeveloped and backward.

According to the 2011 Census, India has more than 6 lakh villages and around 7000 towns and urban centers. The rural population accounts for 69% and urban population 31%.

However, economic policies have primarily focused on urban areas. This has led to the unequal growth of rural areas and resulted in a sense of dissatisfaction in rural population.

The government has compiled the estimates of rural and urban per capita income in terms of Net Value Added (NVA), which is Rs 98,435 in urban areas and Rs 40,925 in the rural areasInequality in urban India is starker as compared to rural India. During the 68th Round, the richest 10

percent of the rural population had an average MPCE of Rs. 3459.77, about 6.9 times that of the bottom 10%. However, richest 10 percent of the urban population had an average MPCE of about 10.9 times that of the bottom 10%. During the 66th Round of the NSS, it was found that the top 10% of the rural population had an average MPCE of Rs. 2394.66–about 6.4 times that of the bottom 10%. The top 10% of the urban population had an average MPCE of Rs. 5673.16–about 10.9 times that of the bottom 10%. This clearly shows the yawning gap between the rich and poor in India as a whole E c o n o m i c S u r ve y 2017-18 reveals that about 70% of the population lives in rural areas and about 50% of them is still dependent on agriculture that is not productive enough. The GDP* contribution of agriculture is about 14% while for industries and services sector it is 26% and 60% respectively. The devastating effects of natural calamities such as droughts and floods further lead to lower incomes for people living in rural areas. The SocioEconomic and Caste Census for rural India reveals that in 75% households, the highest monthly income is less than Rs. 5,000. And more than 80% rural people are without a salaried job.

Only urban centres in India have been modernized while adjoining rural areas remain

neglected. In past decade, India’s growth has been mainly driven by software, financial and consultancy services which employs English speaking urban youth, but the majority of rural Indian youth are untrained for these kind of jobs.

Rural areas in India is lacking in basic infrastructure, education and health such as infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, life expectancy etc. As the urban centers are gearing up for smart cities and digital governance the rural areas still defecate in open. The rural-urban economic gap is one of the most important factors that shape overall economic inequality.

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Deendayal Antodya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grameen, Swachh Bharat Mission and Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana were launched in order to bridge the urbanrural divide.However, the ground reality is far from satisfactory.

There is an urgent need to ensure implementation. There is need also for smaller, quieter but sustained efforts to bridge the urban-rural divide in ways which contribute to mutual understanding and a caring attitude.

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, NU Lumami

Reader’s Post Sir,

Effect of alcohol

Alcohol is basically a substance produced by fermentation of grains,fruits or particularly sugar sources. Effects of alcohol can be of two types short-term and long-term: Short-term effects are very commonly seen in drunk person. when alcohol are consumed it get mixed with blood and enters the brain where the alcohol interferes with the protein of our brain leading to intoxication, including impulsive behavior, slurred speech, poor memory and slowed reflexes. (Effects depends on the alcohol contains in the body) In the Long-term alcohol affect the Liver. The liver contains certain enzymes which help in digestion. The alcohol mixed with these enzymes which become toxin for the liver. The liver cells are capable of regenerating themselves but when a person keeps on consuming alcohol, the toxin keeps on producing which do not give time for the liver cells to regenerate the damaged cells.

Therefore making it more and more vulnerable to diseases. Consumption of alcohol in moderate amount is good for our health as it reduces the risk of heart diseases and reduces the risk of stroke. But Regular and heavy consumer of alcohol can be very harmful, effecting the normal lifestyle and health of a person.

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Govt wants to shoot the messenger: Harsh Mander

Harsh Mander

dispose them “as expeditiously as possible”.

In the apex court, a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices B R Gavai while dealing with the Mander hate speech case, however, made it clear it has not issued a contempt notice to the activist on the plea of the Delhi Police alleging “derogatory remarks”, making insinuations against the apex court and its judges. The court said the plea would now be heard on April 15.

Dave alleged that the government was trying to “brow beat” Mander and there was nothing “objectionable” and “contemptuous” in his speeches.

“There is nothing contemptuous, disparaging or inflammatory in his speeches”, Dave said, adding, “I am concerned that the Government is willing to shoot the messenger, while not taking action against the real perpetrators”.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi Police, referred to another speech of Mander and said its contents are also

“contemptuous”.

The bench then asked the top law officer to file the contents of the other speech by filing another affidavit which can be responded to

by Mander as well.

The hearing was marked by heated exchanges between Dave and the law officer who opposed advancing of arguments by another senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan in favour of the activist.

“How many lawyers can argue on behalf of Mander in one case?”, Mehta asked, adding he would always bring to the notice of the court if somebody makes objectionable remarks against the court and its majesty.

Dave said he would “beseech” the law officer to file same kind of affidavits against BJP leaders for making hate speeches which were blamed for the violence.

The Solicitor General opposed the submission of Dave that he would be the first person to bring to the notice of the court if somebody makes a statement against the court and instad alleged Dave will be the “last person” to do that.

Dave then challenged the law officer to file contempt plea against him.

The CJI intervened and was visibly irritated when he could not complete his observations on the issue.

Suspended Cong MPs continue protest outside Parliament

Suspended Congress MPs stage a protest at Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS): For the fifth day in a row, the opposition Congress party on Friday continued to pile pressure on the government over the recent Delhi riots. The seven suspended Congress Members of Parliament (MP) sat down to protest outside the Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Donning black cloth a r m b a n d s, C o n g r e s s MPs Gaurav Gogoi, TN Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, benny Behanan, Manickam Tagore, Rajmohan Unnithan and Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Friday morning sat down with a placard demanding the resignation of Amit Shah.

O n T h u r s d ay, t h e seven Congress MPs had been suspended, for unruly behaviour, from Lok Sabha till the remainder of the current session which ends on April 3.

The current session of Parliament which resumed on March 2 has witnessed

frequent adjournments due to opposition, primarily the Congress party, protests over the violence that erupted on February 23 in several localities across North East Delhi. The Congress party has been demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah resign in this regard.

HC adjourns pleas on Delhi violence to Mar 12

The Delhi High Court on Friday adjourned hearing on petitions relating to northeast Delhi violence witnessed in February to March 12.

A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Harishankar posted the batch of petitions for further hearing.

Several petitions have been filed in connection with the violence, including one that sought registration of an FIR against politicians from the BJP and the Congress etc for alleged hate speeches. Other pleas sought rehabilitation of the injured survivors, and other relief.

NGOs supporting public causes can’t be barred from receiving foreign funds: SC

NEW DELHI, MAR 6 (IANS): In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday held that if an organisation is not involved in active politics or party politics, but support public causes by resorting to legitimate means of dissent like ‘bandh’, ‘hartals’ etc., then it cannot be deprived of its legitimate right of receiving foreign contributions.

The court said the words “political interests” are vague and are susceptible to misuse.

The ruling by a bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta came on a plea by NGO India Social Action Forum (INSAF), challenging the constitutional validity of Section 5 (1) and 5 (4) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 and other rules, which gave Centre unchecked and unbridled powers to categorise virtually any organisation as “organisation of political nature, not being a political party”, and thereby denying it from receiving foreign contributions.

The top court observed that organisations which are not involved in active politics or party politics do not fall under the rules of FCRA. Establishing clarity on words “political interest”, the top court said: “We are of the opinion that the expression ‘political interests’ in Rule 3 (v) (rules of FCRA) has to be construed to be in connection with active politics or party

politics.” “It is clear from the provision itself that bandh, hartal, rasta roko etc., are treated as common methods of political action. Any organisation which supports the cause of a group of citizens agitating for their rights without a political goal or objective cannot be penalised by being declared as an organization of a political nature.”

The top court noted that prohibition from receiving foreign aid, either directly or indirectly, by those who are involved in active politics is to ensure that the values of a sovereign democratic republic are protected.

“On the other hand, such of those voluntary organisations which have absolutely no connection with either party politics or active politics cannot be denied access to foreign contributions,” it said.

Therefore, organisations working for the social and economic welfare of the society cannot be brought within the purview of the Act or the Rules by enlarging the scope of the term “political interests”, the top court said, observed words “political interests” are vague and are susceptible to misuse.

The top court asked the Centre to follow the procedure prescribed in the FCRA Act and Rules strictly before depriving such organisation the right to receive foreign contribution During the hearing the bench had observed: “You

cannot throttle dissent. People should be encouraged to question, as dissent is an important facet of democracy.”

The petitioner, represented by senior advocate Sanjay Parekh, contended the provisions in the FCRA violated fundamental rights in Articles 14, 19 (1) (a), 19 (1) (c) and 21a of the Constitution. The NGO moved the top court challenging the Delhi High Court, which dismissed its plea in 2011.

Parekh contended before the apex court that in the main provision under FCRA, vague expressions have been given to certain activities, and “instead of defining those activities, the canvas of vagueness has been expanded thereby resulting in arbitrariness and violation of constitutional parameters. The court had noted: “Nobody stops organisation from getting foreign funds except (when) it is of political nature.”

Centre’s counsel Additional Solicitor General K M Natraj and advocate Devashish Bharuka contested this argument stating rules cannot be declared as ultra vires the Act. The Centre contested the petitioner’s apprehension that there would be an abuse of power and some organisations may be unnecessarily harassed, arguing the procedure of declaring any association or organisation receiving foreign funds “political”, has been prescribed in the FCRA.

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New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI): Activist Harsh Mander on Friday alleged in the Supreme Court that the Government wants to shoot the messenger, while not acting against the real perpetrators of the Delhi violence, claiming there was nothing inflammatory in his alleged hate speeches.

The submission was made by senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, who is appearing for Mander, even as the apex court asked the activist to file his response to the allegations

by Delhi Police he made hate speeches including certain objectionable remarks against the court during the protests against the Citizenship Amended Act(CAA) here.

In a matter related to the violence, the Delhi High Court listed for March 12 multiple pleas regarding the violence in northeast Delhi including the ones seeking filing of FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma and Kapil Mishra for allegedly making hate speeches. The violence has left 53 dead and over 200 injured.

The high court on February 27 listed all such matters for hearing on April 13, but the Supreme Court on March 4 observed that such a long adjournment “was not necessary and was not justified”.

The apex court had asked the high court to hear on March 6 the matters related to the violence and alleged hate speeches and

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demic, as it drained colour from India’s spring festivals, closed Bethlehem’s Nativity Church and blocked Italians from visiting elderly relatives in nursing homes, Associated Press report stated. As China, after arduous weeks, appeared to be winning its epic, costly battle against the coronavirus, the fight was revving up in newly affected areas of the globe, unleashing disruptions that profoundly impacted billions of people.

The UN health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by dramatic surges in new cases.

The virus has infected 98,000 people and killed over 3,300.

“This is not a drill. This is not the time for giving up. This is not a time for excuses. This is a time for pulling out all the stops,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva.

advised to organise special camps and provide a separate window for accepting the forms and sanctions.

It was also informed that Government of India had also instructed banks to sanction the beneficiaries within the shortest possible time, not exceeding 14 days.

It can be noted that KCC benefits have now been extended to animal husbandry and fisheries, where farmers holding KCC can approach the bank for sanction of additional limit.

Meanwhile, NABARD and District Administration have also appealed the farmers to pay off the loan in time with chances of getting higher loans.

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days, embarking and disembarking at various places during the journey. Meanwhile, two cases of suspected coronavirus infections have been detected in Assam and samples of both have been sent to a laboratory for tests. Assam has not reported any coronavirus case so far.

“We have currently one suspected case in Tezpur, detected on Thursday. We are awaiting the results of his samples. There was another suspected patient whose samples have been sent for testing on Wednesday. We are waiting for that result as well,” Anurag Goel, commissioner and secretary of the health and family welfare department, said.

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(From p-1) While the Bhutan government has traced over 90 contacts through the patient’s itinerary that included people he associated with along the way, Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will trace the places the US tourist had visited. “We are following all precautionary measures according to the Centre’s notice,” Sarma said.

The American tourist had gone on a weeklong Brahmaputra river cruise on board the MV Mahabaahu, which is run by a private firm in collaboration with the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC). The cruise ship has a capacity of about 50 people, and was carrying a small group of tourists on 24 February from Guwahati. There were three other passengers on board the cruise ship, in which the unnamed tourist travelled for seven

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D I M A P U R , M AR 6 (NPN): HC Biswas, AGM, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday briefed about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme during a press conference in the Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Dimapur. The scheme was launched to help farmers get short term loan for crops and animal/fish rearing at maximum interest of 4%.

The press conference was chaired by Dimapur DC, Anoop Khinchi.

In Nagaland, there are 1,97,000, however only 34, 226 farmers are Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holders and 1,62,774 farmers are not registered in the KCC coverage, it was informed.

In Dimapur, only 14, 183 farmers out of the 16,329 registered farmers

are being benefited with PM-KISAN scheme, said Biswas.

NABARD and District Administration have urged unregistered farmers to get registered so that they can avail short term loan for crop and animal/ fish rearing.

Anoop Khinchi, Deputy Commissioner while said that PM-KISAN beneficiaries’ can get credit limit up to Rs.1.6 lakh with KCC. In order to ensure ease of application, a simplified form of single page has been developed for coverage of the scheme beneficiaries under KCC. The farmers need to provide only a copy of the land record document, the crops sown along with the filled up form and approaching bank branch for issue of KCC to the farmers.

Biswas further added that all banks have been

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KOHIMA, MAR 6 (NPN): A Tata Sumo carrying eight persons from Dimapur, headed towards Phek town skidded off the road killing a 19 year old girl and injuring seven others. According to reports, the accident took place along the stretch of the ongoing 2-lane road construction between Old Phek and Losami village around 3.40 p.m. Friday.

All the injured persons were admitted to Phek civil hospital with multiple injuries. The driver and a 4-year old boy was stated to be in critical condition, and likely to be shifted to Kohima or Dimapur for further treatment.

According to police the cause of accident was yet to be ascertained till filing of this report.

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at 73.94 to the US dollar. It went on to hit a day’s low of 74.08 before staging a recovery.

The r upee finally settled with a loss of 46 paise at 73.79 a dollar. The Indian unit had clocked its first gain after falling for five sessions on Thursday.

Global crude oil benchmark Brent Futures dropped 4.30 per cent to USD 48.02 per barrel.

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(From p-1) Highlighting the risk factor, the organisation said solid sandstones with rough edges were often left at various places without any support from the base of the ground, adding that the sandstone mountain cliff above the highway had put the commuters’ lives at high risk.

And to make matters worse, TYOD warned that the artificial cliff formed after the landmine blasts above the national highway could slip down any time as it did not have required support from the ground.

And should a natural landslide occur or a stone fall from the above, disaster would strike, it cautioned. In view of the above, the organisation urged the DC to verify the work carried by the contractors and pass necessary orders so as to avoid any manmade disaster or harassment.

TYOD warned that if no corrective measure was initiated by the authority concerned at the earliest, then the construction company, engineers and the district administration would have to bear sole responsibility for any untoward incident.

Rupee dives 46 paise to 73.79

Mumbai, Mar 6 (PTI): The Indian rupee resumed its downward journey after a day’s hiatus on Friday, plummeting by 46 paise to 73.79 (provisional) against the US dollar as coronavirus-panicked investors kept assessing deteriorating financial markets.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency started the session with a massive plunge

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Dimapur, Mar 6 (NPN): In order to give maximum benefits to its female customers on International Women’s Day, Hyundai Motor is organising ‘Power Women Camp’ at its dealership Neni Hyundai in Itanagar from March 6 to 8. Hyundai is giving a lot of benefits to its female customers in this camp which includes free RSA policy to all the female customers, general vehicle checkups and other attractive offers on referral and exchange. The facilities are available at all dealerships. Many customers have taken these benefits by visiting Hyundai dealerships.

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am constantly in contact with the RBI and the steps that are taken are taken in the interest of depositors, banks and economy. We are fully seized of the development.”

She was talking to reporters after meeting State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar. On Thursday, the SBI board gave its “in-principle” approval to exploring investment opportunities in Yes Bank.

“So I repeat, the depositors can be assured that their money is safe,” she said.

Soon after the RBI takeover, depositors thronged Yes Bank ATMs to withdraw money and police had to be deployed in some places to control the crowds.

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Yes Bank has 1,000 branches across the country.

Refusing to elaborate on her meeting with the SBI chairman, the minister said that “was on a completely different matter”.

“RBI gover nor has given me assurance that there will be an appropriate resolution soon. No depositor will lose (money),” she said. “Reserve Bank has taken cognizance of the problem.”

The central bank, she said, has gone through the “process over and over again to find out an amicable solution”.

“And that has been over the last couple of months.

So it is not as if they have come in suddenly now. We have been monitoring the situation,” she said adding the RBI has appointed an administrator who previously was with the SBI. “Both the RBI and the government are looking at this with all the details before them, not just today. I have personally monitored the situation over the last couple of months with the RBI. Therefore we have taken a course which will be in everybody’s interest,” she added.

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New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI): As panicky depositors rushed to withdraw money from Yes Bank whose control was seized by the RBI in a dramatic late-night move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday assured depositors that their money is safe and said the central bank was working for an early resolution of the crisis.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday evening capped withdrawals at Rs 50,000 for the next one month and imposed strict limits on operations at the country’s fourth-largest private lender that faced “regular outflow of liquidity” after an effort to raise new capital failed.

“I am in continuous interaction with the RBI. The RBI is fully seized of the matter and has assured they will give a quick resolution,” Sitharaman said here.

She said no depositor will lose his or her money and insisted that the immediate priority is to ensure Yes Bank customers are able to withdraw money within the stipulated cap.

“I want to assure every depositor that their money shall be safe. Their monies are safe,” she said. “I

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China COVID-19 toll hits 3,042

Beijing, Mar 6 (IANS): The coronavirus death toll in mainland China on Friday increased to 3,042 with an overall 80,552 infections, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the outbreak was “not a drill” as the number of global cases surpassed 95,000 with more than 3,000 fatalities.

Addressing the media on Thursday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that some countries were not taking the situation seriously enough, reports Efe news.

“This is not a drill.

This is not the time to give up. This is not a time for excuses. This is a time for pulling out all the stops,” he added.

For the first time since China started publishing national infection data for COVID-19, there were no new infections in Hubei outside its capital Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, said the South China Morning Post in a report.

C h i n a ’s N a t i o n a l Health Commission said on Friday all of the 126 new cases reported in the province were in Wuhan.

There were 29 new deaths in Hubei, of which 23 were in the provincial capital, bringing the province’s total death toll to 2,931. Meanwhile, Canada reported its first case of community infection in-

A medical worker collecting sample from a girl to be tested for coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei province, China.

volving a woman in British Columbia who had not recently travelled and had no known contact with another identified patient.

The woman was among eight new patients in British Columbia announced by provincial health minister Adrian Dix and Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, on Thursday afternoon.

Also, a member of France’s National Assembly was reported to be in intensive care after being infected with the virus, the South China Morning Post report cited lower house of parliament as saying on Thursday.

A snack bar worker in the building had also contracted the virus and was confined at home, while another worker in the lawmakers’ dining hall had been hospitalised with a suspected case of the illness.

On Friday, South Korea strongly protested Japan’s decision to impose a two-week quarantine on visitors from the country, which has now reported 196 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total infections to 6,284.

Meanwhile, outside China, 2,055 cases were reported in 33 countries.

As of Friday morning, the number of confirmed cases outside China were reported in South Korea (6,284), Italy (3,858), Iran (3,512), Japan (1,054, including 706 on Diamond Princess), France (423), Germany (400), Spain (261), the US (148), Singapore (117), the UK (115), Hong Kong (104), Sweden (88), Switzerland (87), Netherlands (82), Australia (59), Norway (56), Kuwait (56), Bahrain (52), Malaysia (50), Thailand (47), Canada (45), Taiwan (44), Austria (41), India (31), the UAE

(27), Iraq (26), Iceland (26), Belgium (23), San Marino (21), Algeria (17), Vietnam (16), Oman (15), Israel (15), Lebanon (13), Ireland (13), Ecuador (13), Macau (10), Denmark (10), Greece (10), Croatia (nine), Brazil (eight), Czech Republic (eight), Qatar (eight), Finland (seven), Belarus (six), Pakistan (six), Philippines (five), Mexico (five), Portugal (five), Russia (four), Romania (four), Chile (four), Senegal (four), New Zealand (four), Azerbaijan (three), Georgia (three), Hungary (three), Slovenia (two), Dominican Republic (two), Estonia (two), Egypt (two), Indonesia (two), Bosnia and Herzegovina (two), and one each in Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Andorra, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Nigeria, Nepal Morocco, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, South Africa, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Ukraine, Poland, Armenia, Argentina, and Latvia, according to figures issued by the South China Morning Post.

The deaths outside China were recorded in Italy (148), Iran (107), South Korea (42), Japan (12), the US (11), France (seven), Spain (three), Iraq (two), Hong Kong (two), Australia (two), the UK (one), Switzerland (one), San Marino (one), Taiwan (one), Thailand (one) and the Philippines (one).

27 killed, 29 wounded in Kabul attack KABUL, Mar 6 (Agencies): Gunmen killed at least 27 people and wounded 29 more in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday at a remembrance ceremony for a minority Shiite leader, officials said.

Heath Ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said the victims were taken to local hospitals.

Several prominent political leaders escaped the ceremony unhurt, including Abdullah Abdullah, the country’s chief executive and a top contender in last year’s presidential election.

Afghan security forces were still trying to flush the gunmen out of a half-finished apartment building, Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said.

The Taliban denied involvement in the attack.

It came just days after the United States and the Taliban signed an ambitious peace deal that lays out a conditions-based path to the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.

The Islamic State group has attacked Afghan Shiites in the past, and views the religious minority as heretics. Any U.S. troop pullout would be tied in part to promises by the Taliban to fight terrorism and IS. Friday’s ceremony was held in the mostly Shiite Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul.

ing further details. “The operation was doomed to fail,” he said. Police said the attacker had been riding a motorcycle. They did not immediately confirm if it was a suicide attack, but body parts were seen strewn on the ground at the scene.

The explosion caused panic among pedestrians near the embassy, images shared online showed.

Tunisia faced a rise in jihadist activity after its 2011 revolution, with attacks kill-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER DISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE PEREN, NAGALAND

NO. DIC/PRN/ADVT/69/2005/94 Dated Peren the 6th March 2020

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Applications are hereby invited from bonafide local candidates for undergoing 9 (nine) months Cutting and Tailoring Training under Rural Artisan Programme (RAP) at District Industries Centre, Peren. The training will commence from 1st April 2020.

Number of trainees will be 10 (ten) and Educational Qualification for the candidates will be class-VIII (eight) passed and above. The candidates will have to appear an interview test on 27th March 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Office chamber of the undersigned at their own expenses and no separate calling letter will be served in this connection. The candidates should bring their original certificates/documents during the interview test without fail, otherwise their candidature will be rejected.

The application along with the photo copies of the documents should reach the office of the undersigned on or before 25th March 2020.

The selected candidates will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) only per month during the training period. The training is being imparted for Self Employment guarantee after successful completion of training.

Selected candidates will have to arrange their own accommodation during training period.

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ing dozens of security personnel, civilians and foreign tourists. While the security situation has significantly improved since a series of deadly attacks in 2015, Tunisia has maintained a state of emergency for four years and assaults against security forces have persisted.

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER DISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE TUENSANG : NAGALAND

NO. DIC/TSG/TRG/1/2017-18/413

Dated, Tsg, 5th March 2020.

ADVERTISEMENT Application in plain paper along with bio-data and the self attested copy of educational documents/certificate is hereby invited from the bonafide local candidates having a minimum educational qualification of class VIII pass and above to undergo 1 (One) year training course at CITC & WTC training centre under DIC, Tuensang for the session 2020-21 in the following trades.

Sl. No. Name of the trade Seating capacity 1 Carpentry 10 2 Weaving 15 Last date for submission of application is 25th March 2020.

Interview will be held on 27th March 2020 at 10:00 AM in the office chamber of the General Manager, DIC, Tuensang. Candidate should bring original educational documents at the time of interview.

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The Training will commence effectively from 1st April 2020.

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from the race.

On the eve of the Super Tuesday, two other presidential aspirants Senator Amy Klobucher and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg withdrew from the race. All three of them rallied behind Biden to help him win the Democratic party’s nomination and to challenge incumbent President Donald Trump in the November elections.

“Our work continues, the fight goes on, and big dreams never die,” Warren told her supporters.

“I may not be in the race for president in 2020, but this fight — our fight — is not over. And our place in this fight has not ended,” she added.

With the exit of Warren from the race, Hindu Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard remains the only female candidate in the Democratic party’s presidential race.

However, she has failed to gain any traction in the primaries so far.

Karachi, Mar 6 (IANS): The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in Karachi has increased to 18 as rescue workers retrieved eight more bodies from the rubble, officials said Friday.

The five-storey building collapsed Thursday afternoon in Rizvia Cooperative Housing Society, trapping dozens of people in the debris, reports Xinhua news agency.

Senior Superintendent of Police of Karachi Central District Arif Aslam Rao told the media that the search and rescue operation continued throughout Thursday night and was still ongoing as there were more people trapped under the debris.

“The search and rescue operations will not end till the last piece of rubble is removed,” the official said.

Confirming the toll, Sohail Khan, a medico-legal officer at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, told Xinhua that seven women and three children were among the deceased, while at least 36 others were injured.

Rescue officials said that the operations have been difficult because the streets were narrow and highly congested, adding that they also had to be careful in removing the rubble as they believe nearby buildings may also collapse.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

NO.: ED/AEI-14/2019 Corrigendum to Advertisement No. 1/2020/ESTT Please visit BIS website to read corrigendum dated 04 March 2020 issued on clarification regarding number of vacancies in various disciplines for the post of Technical Assistant (Lab) and scheme of Test/ Structure of Exam/Cut off Scores for the posts of Technical Assistant (Lab) and Senior Technician.

Date: 06 March 2020 Director (Establishment) Place: New Delhi Bureau of Indian Standards

OFFICE OF THE FOREST UTILIZATION OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS & CLIMATE CHANGE, FOREST OFFICE COMPLEX, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Notice for Auction

This is to notify that the following confiscated forest produce is to be sold through auction/tender as in table below : Sl. No. Type of Forest Produce Sq. m.

1 0.30 MM Full Face Veneer 354700 2 0.30 MM Feet Falli Veneer 55500 3 0.30 MM Inch Falli Veneer 26000 4 1.8 MM Core Veneer 4770 Any company/person having commercial registration for timber and timber products and having GSTIN registration can apply for the auction. The tender documents may be obtained on payment of Rs. 500/- from the office of the Forest Utilization Officer, Forest Office Complex, Dimapur; Range Officer, Dimapur Range, Forest Colony, Dimapur.

Important Dates for the Auction are as follows : Sl. No. Details Date 1 Sale of Bid Documents 9.3.2020 to 13.3.2020 (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) 2 Submission of Bids 9.3.2020 to 16.3.2010 (upto 3:00 PM) 3 Opening of Bids 17.3.2020 (11:00 AM) Date: 06.03.2020 (Shri. M Shakiba Yimchunger) IFS Forest Utilization Officer, Forest Office Complex, Dimapur, Nagaland.

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Washington, Mar 6 (PTI): Senator Elizabeth Warren suspended her US presidential campaign on Thursday after a disappointing Super Tuesday that included a third-place finish in her home State of Massachusetts.

The 70-year-old leader, however, did not announce who she was endorsing for the Democratic presidential primaries which has now been reduced to a direct contest between former US Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

“Today, I’m suspending our campaign for president,” Warren said, two days after she failed to win a single Super Tuesday State.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Massachusetts, Warren said she’d likely endorse one of the two major Democratic candidates left in the race, but “not today”. “I need some space and I need a little time right now,” she said.

Warren is the fourth Democratic leader in the last one week to withdraw from the party’s race to the White House. Biden had a convincing Democratic primary win in Massachusetts along with nine other Super Tuesday States. A day before, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg had announced to withdraw

Karachi building collapse toll reaches 18

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Blast targets US embassy in Tunisia Tunis, Mar 6 (AFP): An attacker targeted the US embassy in the Tunisian capital on Friday, causing an explosion and injuries among police before being killed, police said.

The assailant tried to enter the embassy but was prevented by police who guarded the diplomatic mission in the Berges du Lac district, a police official said. Several police were wounded in the attack, the official added, without giv-

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020

Notice for Claim of Seized Forest Produce Forest offence case no. 02/20 has been registered by the Forest Department in the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Dimapur for violation of Nagaland Forest Act, 1968. If anyone has any claim or wishes to give any representation for the forest produce (currently under investigation for smuggling) mentioned below, they may do so to the Range Officer, Chumukedima Range, Dimapur Forest Division, Dimapur or to the Divisional Forest Officer, Dimapur on or before 16.03.2020.

Sl. No. Truck No. Type of Forest Produce Quantity 1 MN 07 C/4365 Burma Teak 600-900 cft 2 RJ18GB/4517 Burma Teak 600-900 cft 3 NL07A/7302 Burma Teak 600-900 cft 4 AS01 GC/8299 Burma Teak 600-900 cft

Dated, Kohima, the 5th March 2020

ADVISORY ON CORONAVIRUS It is hereby notified for the information of Head of Institutions of all schools functioning in the State of Nagaland that cases of Novel Coronavirus have been reported recently in certain parts of the country.

As creating awareness amongst general public is extremely important to prevent/reduce transmission of the Novel Coronavirus, all school heads are hereby directed to create awareness amongst the students that preventive interventions such as frequent hand wash, respiratory etiquettes (using handkerchief over mouth while coughing/sneezing, use of tissue paper or using the sleeve of shirt covering upper arm, staying away from school when sick, avoiding public gatherings etc) would help in preventing/reducing transmission of not only this disease, but also large number of other communicable disease, notably flu-like illnesses. Further, such informed youth can be agents of change for their family, community and beyond.

(WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) Director Issued by DIPR

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OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY It is hereby notified for the information of Head of Institutions all Schools functioning in the State of Nagaland that the International Women’s Day which is being observed throughout the country on 8th March 2020 shall be observed in Nagaland on 11th March 2020 by undertaking the following activities as per feasibility/convenience since 8th March 2020 is a Sunday. (i) Girls to be designated as Class Monitor in all classes for the day. (ii) The day’s topic of instruction in different subjects should focus on women achievers. For example, in Social studies subject, students may be taught about women freedom fighters in national movement , women members of the Constituent Assembly : in Science, about women scientist and discoveries/ contributions made by them and in Language, literature by women writers and poets etc. (iii) Special Morning Assembly: Talks on women achievers in different fields, role play, thoughts of the day, group song on women empowerment, award/ recognition to the girl students who have performed well in different fields such as academics/ sports, dance, music, arts, social service and other novel areas. (iv) Invite Women Professionals such as those in armed forces, police, aircraft pilots, locomotive pilots, aerospace engineers, scientist etc to give talks in schools and interact with students. (v) Honoring women faculty members and staff. (vi) Essay writing on prominent /inspirational women of the district where the school is located.

The above activities may be integrated as part of the regular curricular activities/ calendar without affecting normal academic activities of the school.

Compliance report in the following format shall be submitted through email to reports.dosenl@gmail.com along with few photographs/videos before 4 p.m of 12th March 2020.

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No. of students No. of participated photos sent

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he International Indian Film Academy Award (IIFA) ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh by Marchend, has been postponed due to coronavirus scare.

The organisers of the festival on Friday released a statement, confirming the changes in the festival’s dates. “#IIFA2020 postponed ...With due regard to the growing concerns around the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keeping the health and safety of IIFA’s fans and the general community at large, after consulting the Madhya Pradesh government, the IIFA management, and stakeholders from the film industry it has been decided to postpone to a later date the much-awaited

IIFA Weekend and Awards 2020 celebrations which were originally scheduled at the end of March 2020,” it read.

Now, a “fresh date and plans for hosting IIFA in Madhya Pradesh will be announced at the earliest,” it added.

“IIFA is fully committed to ensure the safety of the citizens and legions of IIFA fans who travel from across the globe to attend and experience the magic of IIFA. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused, and hope that all concerned understand the sensitivity of the situatio,” the statement concluded.

The IIFA awards 2020 were to be hosted by supertstar Salman Khan in his hometown Indore.

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Taylor Swift donates $1mn for tornado affected is devastating to me,” Swift wrote in a statement on her Instagram story.

She included a link to the Response Fund and encouraged fans to donate to the cause.

Swift also responded quickly to Nashville’s flooding drama a decade ago 2010, founding the

Taylor Swift Charitable Fund.

More than 20 people lost their lives as two tornados ripped through Nashville on Tuesday morning.

Buildings in the eastern part of the city sustained significant property damage.

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ollywood star Daniel Craig could play James Bond again despite once saying that he’d rather slash his wrists.

The upcoming “No Time To Die” has been promoted as the 52-yearold’s last-ever outing as secret agent 007. But now, it’s claimed that the actor could be returning for a sixth Bond movie after having a change of heart, reports mirror.co.uk.

“I don’t think Daniel is finished with James Bond, despite his previous claims. He was in this same position four years ago after Spectre came out, where he said publicly and loudly that he was done and then, as time passed, he just wasn’t,” a movie source told The Sun. “There is something about this part that scratches an itch and he’s not prepared to see it go to another actor yet. It’ going to come down to how ‘No Time To Die’ is perceived by the public and if it can become the highest-grossing film in the series.”

The insider said if it does, Craig will be up for returning to the role one more time.

Craig, who made his debut in the role in 2006’s “Casino Royale”, once said he’d rather slash his wrists than play Bond again. In a 2015 interview with Time Out, he was asked who should play Bond after him.

He said: “Look, I don’t give a f**k. Good luck to them. All I care about is that if I stop doing these things we’ve left it in a good place and people pick it up and make it better.”

When asked about the possibility of doing another movie himself, he continued: “Now? I’d rather break this glass and slash my wrists. No, not at the moment. Not at all.

That’s fine. I’m over it at the moment. We’re done.

All I want to do is move on.”

“No Time To Die” was due for release in April, but it’s been delayed until November amid the global panic about coronavirus.

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ormer movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week, was transferred to New York’s Rikers Island jail complex from Bellevue Hospital on Thursday after undergoing a procedure to clear a heart blockage.

Weinstein arrived in Rikers’ North Infirmary Command section, which houses inmates requiring medical care, by midafternoon, according to jail records. The move came after Weinstein underwent the procedure on Wednesday, according to his spokesman, Juda Engelmayer.

The former producer had been taken to Bellevue following his conviction on Feb. 24, after his bail was revoked and he was taken into custody.

The Rikers Island jail complex, whose main building went up in 1932, has long been plagued by violence and neglect. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed in 2017 to close it within a decade.

A Bellevue spokeswoman declined to comment on Weinstein.

Weinstein, 67, was found guilty of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping former aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013. He faces up to 29

years in prison when he is sentenced on March 11.

Jurors acquitted Weinstein on the two most serious charges, predatory sexual assault, which carried a maximum life sentence.

The verdict was seen as a milestone for the #MeToo movement, which was fueled by his case starting in late 2017. The movement inspired women to accuse hundreds of powerful men - in entertainment, business, news media, politics and other fields - of sexual misconduct.

More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. He has denied the accusations, and

said any sexual encounters were consensual.

The former producer was a key force behind acclaimed films such as “The English Patient” and “Shakespeare in Love,” which both won Oscars for best picture. His former film studio, the Weinstein Co, filed for bankruptcy in March 2018 and is being liquidated.

In addition to his convictions in New York, Weinstein also faces several felony charges in Los Angeles in connection with alleged sexual assaults against two women in 2013.

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Players of Athletic Bilbao and Granada vie for the ball during their match.

chez gave the hosts a 2-0 advantage, enough to offset Athletic’s 1-0 victory in the first leg in Bilbao on Thursday night, but Yuri Berchiche pulled one back in the 81st minute to ensure that the 2020 Copa del Rey will be decided by a Basque derby.

Granada’s Darwin

Machis tested visiting goalkeeper Unai Simon in the early going, while Simon’s counterpart, Rui Silva, had to be alert to stop teammate Victor Diaz from committing an own goal.

Athletic let two other opportunities go to waste, as both Mikel San Jose and Raul Garcia missed the tar-

get from close range.

The hosts nearly took the lead in the moments before the break on a set piece, but Athletic striker Inaki Williams stopped Yangel Herrera’s shot on the line with Simon out of position.

Granada broke the deadlock three minutes into the second half with a great header by Fernandez off a Machis cross.

Berchiche fired wide on a free kick before German Sanchez, Carlos Neva and Machis each came close for Granada, while Athletic’s Raul Garcia headed over the cross-bar. With 15 minutes left, German headed-in a Machis corner to put Granada up 2-0 on the night and 2-1 overall.

Yet the Granada supporters saw their joy cut short five minutes later when Berchiche transformed a perfect deep ball from Mikel Vesga into a goal.

The home side pressed hard for another goal, but their one serious threat culminated in a poor shot by Machis.

Delhi shooting WC postponed New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI): The upcoming combined shooting World Cup in New Delhi was on Friday postponed, while an Olympic test event in Tokyo stood cancelled due to the global novel Coronavirus outbreak.

The tournament, sanctioned by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), was to be held from March 15 to 25 in the capital’s Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

The Olympic Test event was scheduled to be held from April 16.

“The tournament in Delhi will now be held in two parts before the Olympic Games. Dates for the events will be announced shortly,” a National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) official said.

In all, 22 countries had pulled out of the event, a source in NRAI told PTI. “While 22 was the last count till Thursday night, some counties who had withdrawn, have also reapplied for visas,” the source said.

Andy Murray confident of Miami Open return

Sovima T-20 Gold Cup: AMT Sports, Professional CC win Dimapur, Mar 6 (NPN): AMT Sports and Professional CC won their respective matches at the ongoing 2nd Sovima T-20 Cricket Gold Cup played at Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima on Friday.

In the first match, AMT Sports defeated Hanse Brothers CC by 3 wickets. Let to bate after losing the toss, Hanse Brothers CC players were bowled out for 83 runs. Chasing the target, AMT Sports CC reached 84 losing 7 wickets

in 18.1 overs.

In the second match, Professional CC won the match by 34 runs against PSA CC. Batting first, Professional CC scored 176 runs long 4 wickets in 20 overs. Arvin Verma scored 59 runs, Hitish Sharma scored 47 runs and Lakshay Kundra scored 35 runs.

Chasing 176, PSA CC scored 45 runs losing 3 in 9 overs before rain disrupted play and the match had to be decided by runs rate.

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gone so far.

The PA news agency understands Murray is likely to make a decision within the next week.

Speaking to Amazon Prime Video, Murray said,

“I’m training to try and get ready for Miami. I’ve done so much rehab these last few months that, in terms of my strength and everything, all of the muscles around the hip are working well, it’s just I hadn’t played tennis.”

“I’d hit like twice since Davis Cup for like 40 minutes in a three-month period so I need some time to build up and feel good on the court again. That’s my plans just now unless I have a setback or something.”

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Murray’s last competitive action came at the Davis Cup finals in November, when he struggled through one match for Great Britain before spending the rest of the week on the sidelines.

This latest setback was a cruel blow to the Scot, who had won his first singles tournament for more than two-and-a-half years in Antwerp in October, raising hopes he could return to the top of the game.

Dimapur, Mar 6 (NPN): The annual Spring Fest of Azedon School, Kohima got underway on March 5 with Celine Thol, Rural Development Officer, Department of Rural Development as the special invitee.

Speaking at the programme, Celine lauded the school for organising such

events every year. She also encouraged the students and teachers to give their best in everything they do.

Sentinaro Jamir, headmistress delivered the welcome address and the invocation was offered by Hriilene.

The Spring Fest kicked off with the 16th Naga style

wrestling. Kelechiilie of class-10, Keneingulie of class-6 and Kethokul of class-4 emerged as the champion in the senior, junior and sub-junior category respectively.

Sports events like Kabaddi, volleyball, table tennis etc will be conducted during the three-day fest.

Blue Star School sports meet underway D i m a p u r , M a r 6 teacher, Ganesh Lama. opening parade and green Students from four house was adjudged as the (NPN): The 18th Annual Games & Sports of Blue houses participated in the winner.

Star School, Singrijan got underway at Singrijan Local Play Ground on March 5. Bishnu Bhattacharjee, president, NPF Minority Wing, Central graced the event as the chief guest.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bhattacharjee urged the parents to encourage their children to participate in games & sports in order to have a young and healthy mind.

He also highlighted the enormous scopes for qualified sportspersons.

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He admitted last week he may need surgery were the pain to persist but, if his return to the court was successful, he raised the prospect of taking a wild card into the ATP tournament in Miami, which begins on March 25.

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L o nd o n , M a r 6 (Agencies): Andy Murray remains hopeful of making his comeback at the Miami Open in March.

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Man Utd ease past Derby in FA Cup

DERBY, Mar 6 (Agencies): Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals and leave their alltime top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side.

United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League’s bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday.

Derby started well but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men took control when defender Luke Shaw broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute with a shot that bounced off the turf and over goalkeeper Kelle Roos.

Shaw then provided the assist for Ighalo to muscle through and poke home United’s second four minutes before halftime.

The 30-year-old Nigerian striker, who arrived at Old Trafford in January on loan till the end of the season from China’s Shanghai Shenhua, doubled his tally in the 70th minute with a left-footed shot off a re-

Derby County’s Wayne Rooney in action during their FA Cup quarter-finals match against Manchester United.

bound.

“As long as my teammates believe in me, the boss believes in me and the fans believe in me, I just have to keep going,” said Ighalo, who has now scored three goals from two starts.

Rooney, who joined Derby this season after a stint with MLS side DC

United, had a great chance to equalise but the midfielder’s 36th-minute free kick drew a fingertip save from United keeper Sergio Romero.

The bearded 34-yearold was then booked for a hard tackle on Scott McTominay.

“There were some

Level-O cricket coaches camp begins

Participants of the cricket coaches camp at NCA Stadium, Dimapur on Friday.

Dimapur, Mar 6 (NPN): A Level-O Cricket Coaches Camp is under way at NCA Stadium, Dimapur for selection

of five candidates for the forthcoming BCCI Level-1 Coaches Course to be held at Dimapur for the north east states associations

from March 9-13. The course will be conducted

by Faculty of National Cricket Academy, Bangalore.

Aphuyemi Football Club (AFC) and Elixir Sporting Club played an exhibition football match before the semi-finals of Aphuyemi Football Cup at Pughoboto local ground on Friday. AFC won the match by 2-0. In the first semi-final match, Town Club, Pughoboto defeated Natsumi FC by 2-0 and United Chisholi FC beat Sperteise FC by 5-4.

scary moments there,” Solskjaer told BT Sport. “Early on I didn’t think we played particularly well but of course when you get two goals the way we did that was pleasing.

“A nice goal again from Odion and fantastic save by Sergio from Wayne’s free kick. It’s great

Kohima Raiders top MPL table Dimapur, Mar 6 (NPN): Kohima Raiders continued their strong start of LirunaS Morning Premier League (MPL) season with their third successive win, beating All Blacks 3-0 to sit at the top of the points table with 9 points after game week 3.

In other match, Gazelle FC played out a 1-1 draw against Vanguard Old Boys at D-Khel ground, Seikhazou. Mar opened the score for Gazelle FC in the 50th minute with an assist from Moro. But the lead lasted only 2 minutes as Seyalo leveled the score line for Vanguard Old Boys in the 53rd minute with an assist from Dithanglo.

Meanwhile, Unity FC moved up to 2nd position with 6 points after their comeback win against Morung United FC. All Blacks are 3rd on goal difference and Getthemgo FC are 4th place with 5 points. Game week 4 will commence on March 9 where Getthemgo FC will take on Kohima Raiders.

for us to have Odion to call upon. He’s a different type of striker, he holds it up well.”

United, 12 times FA Cup winners and one off Arsenal’s record 13, were without captain Harr y Maguire, who rolled his ankle in training.

“I wasn’t going to rest him today but it’s one of those things that happens,” said Solskjaer. “I think he’ll be alright, he’ll be fine.”

United host local rivals City, the FA Cup holders, in Sunday’s Premier League Manchester derby.

England international Shaw put in a man of the match performance and was having nothing of claims the ball had gone in off Jesse Lingard.

“No chance, he can’t claim that. Whatever happens I am claiming it,” he said.

“The most important thing is the win and another clean sheet for the boys.

We are in a very confident period. Massive game on Sunday, we are looking forward to that one.”

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Tokyo drops children from torch events

A torchbearer and actress Satomi Ishihara (R) with the Olympic torch during a rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay in Tokyo.

TOKYO, Mar 6 (Agencies): Some 340 Japanese children will be unable to participate in the Olympic torch ceremonies for the handover in Greece and arrival in Japan due to precautions being taken against the spread of the coronavirus, Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori said on Friday.

Mori, a former prime minister who heads the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, again rebuffed speculation that the Games might be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“Impossible,” Mori

told reporters who asked about the potential cancellation. On Wednesday, when he was asked when the organizers could decide on any changes to the Olympics if the virus kept spreading he said, “I’m not a God so I don’t know.”

Mori has said that the only plan right now was to hold the Games as scheduled, but emphasized that the organizers were listening to various opinions and would be flexible about the events in the run-up because the situation was evolving rapidly.

The Olympic torch will be lit in Olympia at a scaled-down ceremony on March 12 before a sevenday relay that will culminate with a handover ceremony in Greece on March 19, which 140 Japanese children had been slated to attend.

Around 200 more were to have participated in the arrival ceremony in Japan on March 20.

“The children practiced very hard for the ceremonies so we’re very sorry about that. We’ll try to make it up to them during the Games,” said Mori.

Indian Premier League very much on: Ganguly Kolkata, Mar 6 (PTI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) is “very much on schedule”,” BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said on Friday, asserting that all measures will be in place to tackle the rapidly-spreading novel coronavirus threat which has wreaked havoc on sporting calendars globally.

The glitzy T20 event, featuring both Indian and international stars, gets underway on March 29 in

Mumbai. India’s coronavirus patient count currently stands at 31, including 16 Italian tourists.

“IPL is very much on.

Everywhere, the tournaments are going on. England are already in Sri Lanka.

South Africa are here. There are no issues,” Ganguly asserted.

“County teams are travelling all over the world.

They are travelling to Abu Dhabi, UAE to play. So there is no problem,” he

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Asked about the precautionary measures to ensure that players and fans are not affected, Ganguly said a medical team is thrashing

out the specifics. “We will take all precautions. I don’t know exactly what are the extra measures. It’s only medical team which will tell us about that,” he said.

“The medical team is already in touch with the hospitals so that everything is available. We will do what the doctors say. They are the professionals. All medical issues will be addressed by the medical team. Every tournament will go on,” he added.

Aus to meet India in dream T20 WC final

MELBOURNE, Mar 6 (Agencies): Having won a slew of major trophies on foreign shores, champions Australia will look to triumph in front of home fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday when they meet maiden finalists India in the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup decider.

Meg Lanning’s Australia, long the benchmark in women’s cricket, will bid for a record-extending fifth T20 World Cup title after a rocky ride to their sixth final.

Beaten by India in their tournament-opener, Australia lost talismanic all-rounder Ellyse Perry to injury in the quarter-finals and prayed for the rain to clear in Sydney on Thursday before completing their semi-final win over South Africa.

Harmanpreet Kaurcaptained India arrive at the MCG undefeated and without having bowled a ball in the rained-out semifinal against England.

For organisers, the final is a dream matchup promising a big crowd at the 100,000-capacity stadium and a TV audience of millions tuning in from cricketcrazy India.

Only about 3,000 fans turned up the last time Australia’s women played a global final on home soil, when the hosts beat Eng-

Indian players celebrate after defeating New Zealand.

land for the 1988 one-day World Cup at the MCG. Times have changed, and organisers hope Sunday’s crowd might better the 90,185 that saw the United States beat China on penalties in the 1999 final of the soccer World Cup at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

The Rose Bowl attendance is regarded the biggest ever for a women’s sporting event, though the unofficial 1971 Women’s World Cup final between Mexico and Denmark in Mexico City has long been credited with an apocryphal crowd estimate of 110,000.

Record or not, cheap tickets for general admission, a favourable weather forecast and entertainment

by American pop star Katy

Perry will at least ensure a buzzing atmosphere for a decider scheduled on International Women’s Day. The global spread of the coronavirus has seen sports events cancelled or postponed in a slew of countries to try to contain the disease but Australian health authorities are yet to take such measures.

Australia will hope the MCG curator has prepared a pitch to blunt India’s spin bowling, especially after the home batswomen were bamboozled by legspinner Poonam Yadav who took 4-19 in the tournament opener at the Sydney Showgrounds.

“Hopefully they’ve prepared something (at the MCG) that will suit us a

bit more,” Australia opener Beth Mooney said.

“The Showg round probably wasn’t ideal for our batting and bowling.

But that game is done now.

The slate is wiped clean ... it’s about who comes to the party on the day.”

India have proved a thorn in Australia’s side at global tournaments, knocking them out of the semi-finals of the 2017 one-day World Cup and inflicting their only loss during their run to the 2018 T20 World Cup title in the Caribbean.

“We are hoping that we should (win) it because everybody’s looking very positive about women’s cricket at this moment,” said captain Kaur.

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