The Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, IAS has notified for general information of all concerned that as per Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the campaigning period for Bye-election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 14-Southern Angami-I (ST) Assembly Constituency and 60-Pungro-Kiphire (ST) Assembly Constituency shall come to an end vv.e.f.

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“A total of ­70 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected today – 19 in Kohima, 46 in Dimapur, 1 in Longleng, 3 in Mon, and 1 in Zunheboto. The total number of positive cases in the State now stands at 8,894.

In accordance to Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and in view of the Bye-Election for 14-Southern Angami-I (ST) AC and 60- Pungro Kiphire (ST) AC in the State of Nagaland on 3rd November, 2020 (Tuesday), the State Government has notified that all establishments including Government Offices and Shops shall remain closed in the area falling under the said constituencies on the day of poll.

Shamator Town Students' Union in association with District Administration, Shamator Organise Covid-19 awareness and Peace Rally, from 3rd NAP out sector to Local ground Shamator maintaining proper SoP under the guidance of Covid-19 Task Force to educate the public of Shamator about the importance of using mask, social distance, personal hygiene and responsibilities of going out for any work within the community.

The latest MHA guidelines cast additional responsibilities on States as they have been authorized to permit re-opening of schools and social/ cultural gatherings and also to issue detailed SOPs. On the need for concerted action across the States and the urgent need to instil a sense of discipline and ownership amongst citizens for successful unlocking it is vital that some points are emphasized with perseverance which are highlighted here below.