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CM inaugurates ‘The People’s Bridge’ Correspondent

Farmers to hold daily tractor march during Parl Session

KOHIMA, NOV 9 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday virtually inaugurated “The People’s Bridge” over Yijung river in Tuensang district.

The 70-feet long metal hanging bridge, built at a cost of approximately Rs. 1.20 crore, was a joint initiative spearheaded by Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) and supported by the villagers, various state departments, organizations including Assam Rifles, BRO and also the local legislator of the area. The bridge at Longphang connecting three villages will also serve as a lifeline to many other villagers.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Rio said that the initiative taken by ECS was a perfect example and a lesson for everyone– local communities, district administration and departments concerned– that if there was convergence of interest and they come together, many things could be achieved.

Congratulating ECS and all the people involved on completing the bridge, Rio observed that the bridge was possible because of the

NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (PTI): To observe one year of the movement against the Centre’s three agri laws, 500 farmers will participate in a peaceful tractor march to Parliament every day during the Winter Session starting November 29, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said.

Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have been protesting against the laws, which were stayed by the Supreme Court in January, at the Delhi borders since November 26 last year.

The SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions leading the stir, announced the tractor march after it held a meeting here.

Farmer leaders, who were present in the meeting, said that those participating in the tractor march will sit wherever the police will stop them. In a statement, the amalgam said that it will observe one year of the movement on and after November 26 in a massive way all over India.

“The SKM decided that from November 29 until the end of this Parliament session, 500 selected farmer volunteers will move every day to Parliament in tractor trollies...” it said.

Neiphiu Rio speaking at the inaugural programme of (R) ‘The People’s Bridge’. (Twitter/ECS)

visionary leadership, unity and coming together of people.

He said unless stakeholders, the community, took ownership and participated in any project, nothing would be possible.

Rio mentioned that the State government had seen the strength of community because of which communitisation was introduced in education, health, power and infrastructure sectors, especially in building village roads, but regretted that most of these remained on paper only.

The chief minister urged the people to utilise community strength by taking ECS’s initiative as an example, adding that this should serve an eye-opener and that such initiatives should be taken in all districts.

Assuring to fully support ECS in all its endeavour, he hoped that the people’s bridge would improve interconnectivity, promote harmony and bring economic prosperity to the area.

He observed that Nagas refused to pay taxes for upkeep of their own towns.

Hence, as Nagaland did not implement the Urban Local Bodies Act, Rio said that the Finance Commission did not grant the municipal funds. Rio remarked that it was up to the people whether to develop their towns by paying minimal taxes or remain backward and continue blaming the government.

Pointing out that women were more educated and enterprising today and their contribution to society was immense, Rio appealed to the people of Nagaland to

NAYO declares non-cooperation with AR DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO), comprising of 32 villages on Tuesday declared non-cooperation with the Assam Rifles.

Condemning the “despicable and contemptible act of the 1st Assam Rifles” for conducting raid at the residence of its president Roko Angami at Zhadima village on October 29, NAYO vice president Visakhotuo Tsira and general secretary Ruokuoneitso Kire said that the decision was in line with Angami Youth Organisation’s (AYO) decision to not cooperate with the Assam Rifles “until and unless such detestable act of the Assam Rifles is stopped.”

In this regard, NAYO mation that would tarnish said that presidential meet- the society and unity. It further said that strict action would be initiated under ‘NAYO Yezhabo’ against any unit/members who would violate the unanimous decision of NAYO. Further, NAYO deing held on November 9 manded the 1st Assam Riunanimously declared non- fles to reveal the source cooperation with the As- and informant(s) of the sam Rifles and all bonafide “questionable act of attriyouths under Northern An- tion”. While seeking justice, gami area have been asked NAYO also demanded the “to shun or desist from par- Assam Rifles “publicly deticipating in any activities be clare their error and apoloit sports or any other events gise for their act of attriorganised by the Assam Ri- tion.” fles until and unless justice is It pointed out that durserved to our leader.” ing the raid, nothing inNAYO cautioned all criminating or suspected affiliated units and youth evidence(s) were found members from propagating which the AR were inany false agendas and infor- search of.

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not oppose the implementation of the Nagaland Municipal Act. Though there has been stiff opposition to women reservation in ULBs, Rio clarified that the Urban Local Bodies Act did not exempt Nagaland and the issue was yet to be resolved.

In his brief address on convergence as an approach for infrastructure development, principal secretary (Roads & Bridges) Menukhol John said the construction and completion of the people’s bridge was a perfect example of convergence.

Narrating how Longphang primary health centre (PHC) was initially started, he said it was the only PHC in the country having AIDS hospice and where patients from other States also come for healthcare services.

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State lost Rs. 135 cr Central grant meant for ULBs, says Rio Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 9 (NPN): State government had lost about Rs. 135 crore during the 14th Finance Commission for failing to have the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), while the State was deprived of funds under the 15th FC for not being able to hold the ULB elections.

Interacting with media persons at Hotel Vivor here on the sideline of an event, Rio said during the recent meeting with apex civil society organisations, it was decided to set up a committee headed by chief secretary, with principal secretary as member secretary and nominees from ENPO, CNTC and TPO along with one woman to study the matter.

While the panel was mulling its plan of action, he pointed out that it was the duty of an elected government to ensure that the local bodies were not run by administrators, thereby making it necessary to nominate people to run them. Rio said there would be reservation for women and assured that it would be only a stop-gap arrangement, adding that whenever the committee came up with its report, a

detailed formula would be worked out and that there would be elections.

On the opposition to the nomination formula, Rio maintained that this was a democracy and everyone had the right to voice their opinion. Rio questioned why there cannot be a process of nomination to run municipal and town councils and challenged those opposing to give valid reasons.

On the issue of women reservation, Rio explained that the 73rd Amendment of Panchayati Raj was applicable only to rural local bodies and hence Nagaland was exempted from it along with States like Meghalaya and Mizoram. Though people in the State believed that tradi-

tional system of administration was applicable in urban local bodies, he pointed out that election or nomination was required as per the 74th Amendment since urban areas were cosmopolitan.

Rio cautioned that if one did not wish to follow the Municipal/Town Council Acts, such bodies would not receive any grant from the Centre and pressure would increase on the government to provide monetary help.

NLTP Act: Asked whether the government was mulling to invite Nagaland Baptist Church Council to discuss the issue of partially lifting Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, Rio said that further discussions were necessary on the matter.

‘Nagaland will be a very special state’ Meanwhile, chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that in the event a final agreement to the Naga political issue is arrived at, Nagaland would become a “very special state”. “Many new things will be added to us and we will be a very special state if any agreement comes,” said Rio. Rio said that signing of the Framework Agreement and the Agreed Position meant that a system would be formulated in the Indian Union on how to protect the uniqueness of Naga history.

On NSCN (I-M)’s firm stand on the demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution, Rio said that discussions were ongoing and hence it would not be wise on his part to comment on the issue.

State records 13 Committee on Naga issue to meet NPGs next week fresh Covid-19 cases As facilitators, Mmhon- issues raised by the NPGs when lumo reminded that the legisla- they meet them and also discuss Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded 13 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, nine were from Dimapur, two in Kohima and one each in Kiphire and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 31951.

Further, the death toll remained unchanged at 689 (including 16 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Meanwhile, a total of 1226953 persons have been inoculated against Covid-19 as on November 9, including 715411 first dose and 511542 second dose.

PTI: India logged 10,126 new Covid-19 infections, the lowest in 266 days, pushing the total tally of cases to 3,43,77,113.

The death toll climbed to 4,61,389 with 332 fresh fatalities, the Health ministry stated.

The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 109.08 crore.

DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Core Committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue would be meeting Naga political groups (NPGs)-NSCN (I-M) and WC, NNPGs next week to revisit what was shared in previous meetings “with new insights”.

Informing this to a section of media after the committee’s meeting at the residential office of chief minister Neiphiu Rio at Sovima here, adviser Science & Technology, IT&C and NRE Mmhonlumo Kikon said the meeting was held to review the past meetings and the recent ones held in Delhi with NPGs and Government of India officials.

The members also deliberated on the Naga political issue and the way forward, he added.

tors had come together under one umbrella (United Democratic Alliance) to strengthen the ongoing peace talks and “to ensure that the cry of people are put on the table when we talk to various entities, as we represent our people.” With that strength, he claimed that the committee had been going ahead with its discussions with the negotiating parties.

Asked about the recent statement by NPGs seeking clarity from the State government on its role as facilitator, Kikon maintained that the matter was discussed at length at the meeting, adding that the committee had come across statements by NSCN (I-M) too.

He assured that the committee would be addressing the

any issue that required further deliberation or clarification.

Asked what was holding back the final solution, the adviser replied that it was not for the Government of Nagaland to comment, pointing out that it was between the negotiating parties.

He however assured that the core committee as facilitators would listen, discuss and give suggestions. “In our role as facilitators, we will be listening and discussing and also give our suggestions,” he was categorical.

Kikon sid that such negotiations would definitely take time, but said it was the Core Committee’s hope and prayed that Nagas would have an early solution.

“With that hope, we are moving forward ahead with our role as facilitators,” he said.

Land owners oppose plan to divest Doyang Hydro-Electric Plant Civic reception for Dr. Jamir today DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Reacting to the state-r un NTPC drawing a Rs 15,000 crore divestment plan to list North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) Limited, which runs Doyang Hydro-Electric Plant (DHEP),

by March 2024, the Land Owners’ Union (LOU), DHEP has appealed to the state government to impress upon the Centre against selling/divestment of DHEP to any private

entities. PTI had recently reported that the Rs 15,000 crore divestment plan was as per agreed targets of performance set by the NTPC with the Ministry of Power.

In a press release, LOU DHEP president Rhanbemo Odyuo and general secretary P Roland Ezung stated that NEEPCO Ltd., Government of Nagaland and the land owners of the area signed tripartite agreement for setting up Doy-

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ers of DHEP. It said that the Centre’s “unilateral decision” clearly violated the agreement signed between the three parties (Government of Nagaland, NEEPCO LTD and the Land Owners’ Union, DHEP) for a period of 99 years lease.

The union also pointed out that the state government and the land owners had a number of negotiations to arrive at setting up of DHEP and handed over to NEEPCO Ltd

by the 17 land affected villages through an agreement of land acquisition signed on February 28, 1984 with an area of 8,420.41 acres of land.

It said that the land affected villages of DHEP had agreed to part with their cultivable land solely for the development of power project of NEEPCO Ltd, (Government of India enterprise) and not to any corporation or private agencies.

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DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) has requested all the tribal hohos under the banner of Naga council Dimapur (NCD) and unit leaders, who have been invited for the civic reception programme of Dr. S.C. Jamir, to reach the Dimapur airport premises by 12 noon on November 10, 2021.

In a press release, ASTD president Meren Nokpu and secretary P Sashi Longchar have requested all responsible to adopt carpooling

(sharing of vehicle) in order to avoid traffic congestion.

Further, ASTD has requested all its units to place the volunteers by 12 noon along the designated place/ area/jurisdiction as already directed

by ASTD office. All the participants have been asked to adhere to COVID-19 SOP laid down by the state government.

ASTD office has also requested all the participants to keep the surroundings clean in their designated place of assignment.

Raising the bar on Nagaland’s annual Hornbill Festival

This is it!

“Mind is willing but flesh is weak. He’s still suffering from post-covid syndrome.”

ang Hydro-Electric Plant over the river Doyang during the early 1980s.

Accordingly, the union said that DHEP was commissioned in 2000 and dedicated to the nation on March 2, 2002.

LOU said that the Centre divested 100% share of NEEPCO LTD to NTPC Ltd for an amount of Rs.4000 crore in 2020 without the knowledge and consent of Government of Nagaland and the stakehold-

KOHIMA, NOV 9 (NPN): After it was conceptualized as a one-day mega festival of all Naga festivals in 2000, the Hornbill Festival today, has undergone an endearing change, reflecting the need to entertain and enlighten domestic and foreign visitors and at the same time, promote tourism.

One crucial aspect of the annual event is that there is no lack of ideas within the government and talents among the people, mostly

youth to put up an excellent show every year.

In order to sustain the evolution of the Hornbill Festival, there have been numerous suggestions made in Nagaland Post since 2000 and still continuing.

It was suggested to the government, that some of the events such as cultural items, food fest and handicrafts etc be held at the Agro Expo at Dimapur. Besides catering to more domestic tourists from nearby states, who can travel by road or train or even flight from Guwahati or Imphal,

51.93% of visitors (1,46,863 visitors) travelled from Dimapur to Kohima Total Revenue Transportation Average Cost Dimapur To Kisama Rs. 624.69 Rs. 9,17,43,973.76 Kohima To Kisama Rs. 302.14 Rs. 4,43,73,833.73 Transportation To Reach Kisama Rs. 13,61,17,807.50 89.98% of visitors spent on food FOOD

Average Cost

Total Revenue

Kisama

Rs. 1272.5

Rs. 32,02,18,552.4

Hotels & Homestays

Rs. 250

Rs. 1,26,17,829.68

Highway Wayside Amenities Rs. 50

Rs. 15,21,523.04

Remark Factoring in the 88.98% of visitors who spent on food Factoring in 86.13% of visitors (Excepting those from Kohima) who stayed in hotels/homestays Factoring in the 51.93% of visitors who travelled from Dimapur to Kohima

63.53% of visitors bought local products with average expenditure of Rs.1764 Local Products Local products

Average Cost

Rs. 1764

Total Revenue

Rs. 31,70,00,070.00

Remarks Factoring in the 63.53 of visitors out of who spent on local products

86.13% of respondents stayed in Hotels/Homestays and spent average of Rs. 1697.61 Accommodation Hotels, Homestays, Camps

Average Cost

Rs. 1697.61

Total Revenue

Rs. 9,25,64,650.00

Remarks Factoring in the 86.13% of outstation visitors who stayed in Kohima for varied number of nights

Dimapur also has a sizeable population of other nonNaga communities.

Sometime in 201 It was also mentioned that in order to make Nagaland as an allyear round festival-destination, there was urgent need for improving road condition, creating tourism infrastructures at districts having tourist attractions etc.

Air connectivity to and from Dimapur should also be scheduled to facilitate easy travel of air passengers from home and abroad.

Expansion and moderniza-

tion of Dimapur Airport has been long overdue. Train schedules to and from Dimapur work against easy travel because not even one long distance train starts from Dimapur. There are around 42 long distance passenger and express trains starting from either Tinsukia or Dibrugarh. Dimapur should have at least ten long distance trains by merit of being the second highest revenue earner for the NF Railway.

According to a study titled “Economic Impact Assessment and Analysis of

Hornbill Festival 2019” conducted by the department of tourism in collaboration with M/S Indihut consultancy with MBA students from Nagaland University, several suggestions were also made to take the festival to a higher level in order to promote tourism and trade etc.

Tourism in every sense of the term has a global meaning of free travel, trade and stay. Tourists visiting Kisama for Hornbill Festival loved local brew popularly known as ‘ Zutho’( or Naga rice beer). (Cont’d on p-) K Y M C

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Rilan village sub centre inaugurated

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021

CEO Nagaland to meet SH kicks off ‘citizens good road campaign’ stakeholders, electoral officials

DIMAPUR: Chief Electoral to improvement in the electoral Officer (CEO) Nagaland V. Sha- roll in general would also be disshank Shekhar along with other cussed. officers of CEO’s office would be The team would also review visiting and holding meeting with with the administrative Officers, various stakeholders and electoral the Election Commission of Inofficials at Kohima and Dimapur dia (ECI) program, Systematic on November 10-11 respectively. Voters Education and Electoral CEO Nagaland informed Participation (SVEEP) which is that the meeting would review a flagship programme of the ECI progress of activities in connec- which was launched in 2009. tion with the ongoing Special The release stated that the Summary Revision (SSR) of aim and objective of the proElectoral Rolls w.r.t. 01.01.2022 gramme was to educate the voter as the qualifying date. in electoral process and create The team would be meeting awareness on ethical, informed DC & DEO, administrative offi- and inclusive election. It endeavcers, political parties, Civil Society ours to provide continuous elecOrganizations (CSOs), Booth toral democracy education to the Level Officers (BLOs) and others. citizen in partnership with various In addition to the SSR ac- agencies and stakeholders, stated CMO Dimapur, Dr I Moatemjen Aier and others at the inaugural programme. (NP) tivities, any other issues relating the release.

Staff Reporter from the village.

He requested the village council DIMAPUR NOV 9 (NPN): Chief to encourage the villagers to get vacmedical officer (CMO) Dimapur, Dr cinated and informed the council to I Moatemjen Aier on Tuesday inau- monitor large gathering. gurated the Rilan village sub centre.

Meanwhile, speaking on how Addressing the gathering, CMO dengue was becoming a threat in Di- DIMAPUR: Kohima police has informed that an unidentified dead said the CMO office would upgrade mapur, CMO requested all to follow body of a non-local male aged between 40-45 years was found hangto health and wellness centre so that necessary steps to prevent mosquito ing from a tree in a jungle area on November 9 at around 8:30 a.m. it would provide more medical aids breeding and stressed on the use of at Tsiemekhuma Basa under Chiephobozou police station, Kohima.

In a press release, Kohima police PRO said the deceased was to the needs of the village. mosquito nets while sleeping.

Dr Moatemjen urged the vilMeanwhile, chairman, Rilan dark brown complexion, approximately 5 ft. 4 inch in height, slim lagers to assist in accommodating Village Council (RVC), Nzanbemo built, was wearing grey colour track pant and blue colour T-shirt.

PRO said after necessary inquest and postmortem, the body has nurses or staff to deployed in the Lotha in his speech said that the sub centre. inaugural of the sub-centre in the been kept at North Police Station morgue for identification.

Further, PRO has asked person, relative or community members He lamented how the location village would cater to the needs of was not very convenient for patients the villagers in many ways as it was known to the deceased to contact South Police Station, Kohima at 7005986018 for more information. and requested completion of roads far from town area.

Meanwhile, on November 3 at around 7:30 p.m., a verbal inat the earliest.

He requested all medical aids CMO also requested village and man power for the sub centre formation was received at Dimapur PS from general public that an councils to build fencings around and urged ASHA workers to be unidentified of a non-local male around 40 years was found dead near civil hospital gate. the centre so that bio medical waste placed in the sub-station.

According to Dimapur police PRO, the duty party conducted an would not affect surrounding houses.

Earlier, the programme was inquest and no foul play could be ascertained. On completion of all On the request of ASHA chaired by RVC secretary, Longmembers from village council, Dr. shibemo Shitiri and dedicatory legal formalities the dead body was shifted to district hospital Dimapur Moatemjen informed the village prayer offered by DLBC pastor, John morgue for PM examination. Claimant of the deceased have been requested to contact officer-in-charge, east PS Dimapur at 7085055020. council to deploy a young member Ovung.

Unidentified bodies recovered in Kohima and Dimapur

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

Members of Sumi Hoho and others at the launching of the campaign on Tuesday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Citizens good road campaign, a Sumi Hoho (SH) initiative, was flagged off Tuesday at Zungti village junction by deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo.

According to a DIPR report, DC lauded Sumi Hoho for the “great initiative” and said that such campaign was “new” for him and others.

Describing Zunheboto as a “land of roads”, Lichamo however lamented that roads were not maintained and expressed hope that the campaign would “go a long way” in bringing about a change.

He also called upon the people to “generously contribute” so as to make the campaign a success. He further hoped that not only Sumis but other Naga tribes would also emulate this example In a keynote address Sumi Hoho president Nikheto Jimomi said that through the campaign the hoho aims to set an example to Sumi community that it was possible to execute “big projects” through “little contributions” from the community.

Jimomi said so far, the response has been “very encouraging” and that the

project aims to cover 60 kilometres and that the work has begaun from Kandiniu road.

In a speech, Sumi Kukami Hoho president, Kashito Yepthomi lauded the Sumi Hoho team for taking up such a “challenging project”. He said the Kandiniu road was not just for Sumis but for all and urged every individual to come forward, join hands and support the project.

The ceremony was chaired by Sumi Hoho general secretary, Dr Vihuto Asumi and prayer was said

by SBAK Nito Mount executive secretary, Rev. Hukugha Zhimo.

NSHPC to hold ‘mega crusade’

DIMAPUR: Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre (NSHPC) Pruzhie Kohima would be organising a “mega crusade for the Nagas on confession and renewal” on November 12-14 at the prayer centre.

The organiser said at least three members

from entire prayer houses and centres in Nagaland are to “mandatorily” attend the crusade.

All attendees have been asked to reach the venue by November 12, 12 noon and carry own bedrolls.

1st Death Anniversary LT. SENTIKALA CHANgKIRI

of our beloved father LATE VESwüSAYI KEzo

Born: 21-07-50; Died: 10-11-2020

A year has passed since you left us leaving us with only your fondest and beautiful memories. You have taught us many things but not how to live without you. But the fact that you are in a better place with Him consoles our hearts. You are dearly missed and cherished in our hearts always.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving husband, children, in-laws and grandchildren

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

08.01.1968 – 10.11.2020 One year has passed, since you left us for your eternal home. The pain of losing you is immeasurable, but every person has to die one day and it’s the bitter truth of life.

We will never know someone as wise, kind, honest and humble as you APO. We will always remember and cherish your wonderful time with us here on earth.

We are praying for you, may your soul rest in peace with God. From loving, wife, children & loved ones k-2141/21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

06/10/1949 – 03/11/2021

Born: 25.10.1962 – Died: 25.10.2021 “I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11:25-26 We, the family of Late Mrs. Vakrale, would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy and support shown towards the family during our difficult time of loss. k-2164/21

Loving children and family members

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“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”

(Matthew 11:28)

We, the bereaved family members of Late Huzümo Sekhamo, wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during his prolonged illness and sad demise on the 31st Oct 2021.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the individuals, churches, medical teams, organisations, friends, neighbours, relatives, blood donors, villagers and well wishers who stood by us and provided moral, physical, financial and spiritual support. We are indebted to you all and sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly.

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We, the bereaved family of Late Takodong Ao would like to convey our profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours, sympathizers and well wishers who stood by us and shared our grief, sorrow and supported us physically, emotionally, financially, materially and spiritually during his prolonged illness till his last breath.

Our sincere gratitude to :1. Ao Baptist Arogo, Padumphukuri 2. Akhoya Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 3. Ao Senso Telongjem, Padumphukuri 4. Ao Pensioners Telongjem, Padumphukuri 5. Langpangkong Senso Telongjem, Dimapur 6. Tzumok-Kong Baptist Arogo, Changtongya 7. Akhoya Azubonger Longkumer Telongjem 8. Dr. Athiko and nurses, Eden Hospital, Dimapur 9. Dr. Temjenmongba, Deptt. of Police 10 Doctors and nurses, CIHSR, 4th Mile Dimapur 11. Dr. Tosole Khieya and nurses, City Medical Centre, Dimapur 12. Rev. Father Godfrey, Herbal Healing Centre, Jalukie 13. Sinai Ministry, Dimapur 14. Shri. Imnatiba Jamir, Advisor, Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

15. Dr. Longrineken, Advisor, Treasuries and Accounts, National Highways 16. Shri. Imsongmeren, ADC, Medziphema Town 17. Mr & Mrs Imti Aier, Proprietor, BMA Air & Oxygen, Kher Mahal, Dimapur.

It is with deep regret that we are unable to mention all the names individually.

However, it is our earnest prayer that our good Lord bless you all abundantly. dp-5397/21

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 10

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

31 16

Aizawl

Sunshine and delightful

28 16

Guwahati Pleasant with plenty of sun

30 17

Mostly sunny and pleasant

28 15

Imphal

Itanagar Mostly sunny and nice

27 16

Shillong

Sunny and pleasant

22 9

Kohima

Nice with sunshine

24 13

Dimapur Sunshine and not as hot Mkg

Sunny and pleasant

Tuensang Sunny and cooler Wokha

Sunny and not as warm

Zunheboto Sunlit and pleasant

29 17 27 15 18 9 24 15 23 12

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021

NSUD team along with Dr. S.C Jamir.

DIMAPUR: Naga Students Union Delhi (NSUD) team called on the veteran Naga politician, former governor and former chief minister, Dr. S.C. Jamir in Delhi and congratulated him on being awarded the Padma Bhushan, country’s third-highest civilian award.

Dr. Jamir spoke on the importance of the “present” and lamented on how Nagas were “still stuck in the past”. He exhorted the student leaders that the only way for Nagas to move forward was to live and excel in the present.

He stated that the world was moving forward and that Nagas cannot afford to remain static.

CATC-38 commences in Kma

DIMAPUR: Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC38) organised by 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC, Kohima under the aegis of Gp HQ NCC Kohima of North East Region commenced on November 8 and would conclude on November 14.

In a press release, 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC, Kohima informed that the training camp was being attended by one Offr, two JCOs, five NCOs, four NCC Offrs and 230 cadets from both Senior Division of 24 Nagaland (I) Coy and Senior Wing of 1 Nagaland Girls Bn of Kohima NCC Group.

In an opening address commanding officer of 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC, Kohima Col Daniel Lotzem encouraged participating cadets to take keen interest and initiative and make the best use of the camp.

He also emphasised that appropriate COVID protocol would be followed in letter and spirit by all cadets during the camp.

The release stated that the aim of CATC-38 was to impart collective training to NCC Cadets with special emphasis on the development of qualities of leadership.

During the camp the main emphasis would be to develop qualities of character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship, ideals of selfless service thus having a bearing on all round development of Cadets personality.

The cadets would be trained in weapon handling, drill, map reading, military subjects, firing and would also include subjects on national integration and nation building. The cadets would also carry out various social service activities such as swatch bharat abhiyan etc. during the camp.

He advised the student leaders not only to take pride in the past history but also make history in the present.

Further, he said that excellence was what mattered in the 21st century and that it was an achievable commodity, however, he said, the only way to achieve excellence was through sheer hard work.

He advised student leaders not to follow the wrongdoings of the older generation but rather cultivate the work culture of the fast-changing world and contribute to the building of the nation.

He also said that the Naga had two identities of

which one was Christian identity and the other was Naga identity.

In this regard, Dr. Jamir challenged the younger generation to live up to these identities.

NSUD president, Issac Charenamei congratulated Dr. SC Jamir on behalf of NSUD on being conferred the very prestigious award.

Acknowledging Dr Jamir’s innumerable contributions for the Naga society NSUD general secretary, Vitso Rio thanked him for being an exemplary ambassador and a true torchbearer.

Meanwhile, advisor of the union, Mavio spoke on the importance of unity

and oneness among the Nagas “at this very crucial juncture” and urged the respected unions who have distanced themselves from NSUD to consider being a part of the bigger Naga family again in order to constructively work for the greater welfare of the people.

The NSUD team was led by its president, general secretary and accompanied by its advisors Kuolie Mere and Mavio.

RPP congratulates Dr. S.C Jamir: Rising People’s Party (RPP) has congratulated veteran Naga politician, former governor and former chief minister Dr. S.C. Jamir on being awarded Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian award.

In a congratulatory message, RPP said that it was a proud moment for all Nagas, adding that “Dr. Jamir’s contribution in politics is without parallel”.

“Despite what his detractors say, Dr. SC Jamir’s name is etched in history.

His legacy is guaranteed in the annals of history and the Rising People’s Party wishes him a long life,” RPP said.

Zhaleo Rio addressing the board at the meeting on Tuesday. (DPRO Dimapur)

DIMAPUR: Advisor sericulture, excise and minority affairs and chairman, DPDB Dimapur, Zhaleo Rio appreciated the members of Dimapur District Task Force (DTF) for surpassing 100 % vaccination in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

According to DPRO Dimapur, while chairing the Dimapur DPDB meeting for the month of November on Tuesday, Zhaleo informed that the high power committee during its meeting at Kohima also commented on the achievements made

by Dimapur DTF, frontline workers, officers and all line departments with regard to the successful vaccination drive in the district.

Informing that the district had achieved beyond 120% vaccination in the urban areas, the chairman also encouraged the members on achieving 100% in the rural areas. He requested DTF and officers to motivate and educate the public on the benefits of vaccination

to ensure that the public get both doses of vaccination.

“Let us take this message as our official duty”, Zhaleo urged.

The Advisor also acknowledge the members for attending the meeting in full strength and sought for their cooperation, participation and support in the days to come.

Reviewing the last meeting minutes, the house recommended and approved the proposal for establishing a paramedical institute

by Life Square Society at Neiphruolie Colony, Chumukedima Village basing on the satisfactory joint verification report conducted by EAC Seithekiema, GBs and CMO Dimapur.

The members also approved the proposal for changing the nomenclature of Excel Children School to Dzuvian School.

Agenda included formation of district level screening and verification committee for society registration cases which was

ATMA blocks commemorate ‘Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav’

DIMAPUR: ATMA Mangkolemba block under Mokokchung district conducted field day and “kisan gosthi” along with the distribution of winter vegetable seeds on November 4 at Khar and Dibuia village. Resource person, ATM ATMA Alemnungla Longkumer gave a demonstration on nursery

bed preparation, sowing, transplanting, etc. Importance of integrated pest management and various post-harvest value addition to enhance income and prevent from post-harvest loses were highlighted.

Kobulong block: ATMA Kobulong block organised field day and “kisan

gosthi” & seed distribution programme on November 2 at Longjang Village. Resource person, ATM Nuksungienla Jamir highlighted soil and nutrient management and stressed on the importance of selection of suitable crop varieties, timely sowing and irriga-

tion. A demonstration on raised nursery bed layout for winter crops was also conducted at the field.

In a separate event, the block also organised “farmer- scientist interaction’ programme on November 3 at Longjang village under Kubolong block.

The main objective of the programme was to provide scientific knowledge among the farmers regarding cultivation of winter crops.

Resource persons were AO, department of agriculture, Kajenchila Longchar and ATM, ATMA Nuksungienla Jamir.

mooted by the chairman and vice chairman.

In this regard, the DC said that the committee would be headed by ADC, responsible area administrative officers, members from concern departments.

The committee would screen and verify the society registration proposals before putting up at the DPDB meeting to which the house agreed and approved.

Other agenda including adoption of Vihokhu village to Model Village, change of nomenclature from Logos School to Footprints Academy, Naming of Play Ground at Nihokhu EAC headquarter were asked to complete certain formalities before approval from the house. Departmental activities were presented by sericulture and fisheries department.

The two departments explained the projects undertaken, ongoing activities and different programmes with the aid of PowerPoint presentation.

PSUN elects new office bearers

DIMAPUR: Peren Students’ Union, Nagaland held its 57th general conference on November 6 at New Peren village and elected a team for the tenure 2021-2023. The new team would be led by Mireuyi Herie as president and Keyiteirai Hegwangdui as general secretary.

Awareness programme on child labour & JJ Act

Members of CECS along with students at the awareness programme.

DIMAPUR: An awareness programme on Child Labour and Juvenile Justice Act was organised

by Children Parliament St. Joseph Hr. Secondary School Chumukedima on November 9 at the school auditorium hall.

In a press release, CHILDLINE nodal director Dimapur informed that during the programme, CECS director and nodal director CHILDLINE Subonenba Longkumer enlightened the students on child labour and Juvenile Justice Act. He shared on the importance, impact, consequences, punishment and steps initiated by the government to stop child labour and expressed concern that 60-70% of Naga home practiced child labour.

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cause of child labour. It affects the children physically and mentally, resulting to high rate of drop out and they are away from gaining quality education and this affect their future,” said Longkumer.

He also shared about CHILDLINE 1098 which is a national toll-free emergency phone and outreach service for in need of care and protection, under the aegis of ministry of women and child development Government of India.

Longkumer encouraged the students to dial CHILDLINE toll free number 1098, when in need of care and protection.

The parliamentary session was led by Imnaakum Imchen, invocation

by Jasmine Kikon, Neitseikhono Rurhiir and vote of thanks by Joina Sapu.

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NORTHEAST

Union minister of state for civil aviation VK Singh at IIT Guwahati.

GUWAHATI, NOV 9 (AGENCIES): General VK Singh, the Minister of State Civil Aviation inaugurated India’s first Center for Excellence in Research on Drone/UAV Technology and Artificial Intelligence, along with a Skill development Center for Drone/UAV operation and maintenance, a Nodal Center for overall administrative Drone Data management for Northeast Region and ‘AXOMDroneports’ which will be used to support cargo drones delivering urgent and emergency supplies, reports India Today.

The minister also interacted with drone companies and start-ups and presided over the meeting of guests, dignitaries, Kendriya Vidyalaya-IITG students, farmers, medical practitioners, policymakers, and other end users.

Professor TG Sitharam, the director of IIT Guwahati, said, “IIT Guwahati has taken the lead and made a significant contribution in self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in several sectors and has been focusing on various technology-based development projects for the benefit of the region.”

Man arrested for raping 6 year old minor in Bokajan

Amid claim of violence, BJP wins 34% seats unopposed in Tripura civic bodies

B O K A JA N, N OV 9 (AGENCIES): In a disgraceful incident, a six year old minor girl was allegedly raped by a 33 year old neighbour in Bokajan last Saturday.

The incident took place in the Sukhanjan locality under limits of Bokajan Police Station in Karbi Anglong district.

The matter was first narrated by the victim to her parents who later informed the locals on Sunday. The accused who was absconding after the incident was nabbed by locals and was handed over to the police on Monday.

Meanwhile, Police have recorded the statement of the victim and a case under section POCSO Act have been registered against the accused. The accused allegedly entered the house of the victim on Saturday evening and forced himself on her. The accused have been identified as Promod Yadav, a resident of the same locality in Sukhanjan.

AGARTALA, NOV 9 (IANS): Amid allegations of pre-poll violence and intimidations by all the opposition political parties in Tripura, the ruling BJP won 112 of the 334 seats uncontested in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 19 other urban local bodies ahead of the November 25 elections.

Officials of the State Election Commission

He added, “Utilizing the salient features that drone-assisted technology offers, the remote and difficult terrain in the entire northeast region can be brought within reach during any emergency.”

Minister of State for Civil aviation on importance of drones While addressing the event, the Minister of State for Civil aviation said, “I assure you that the Government will leave no stone unturned. Having understood the remarkable potential of drones to transform every sector of the Economy, the Gov-

ernment of India, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, has brought out the New Drone Rules in August 2021 and has followed it up with a Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) Scheme for manufacturers.” He further added, “Drones offer tremendous benefits to almost all sectors of the economy.

They can be significant creators of employment and economic growth due to their reach, versatility, and ease of use, especially in India’s remote and inaccessible areas.”

Significance of the different initiatives launched These various initiatives that were launched will address various aspects of the development and implementation of drone technology, such as technological advancements, training, legal aspects, administrative management, logistics, and adoption for the entire region.

AXOMDroneports: The Droneport is among the four initiatives launched and will be used to support cargo drones delivering urgent/medical and emergency supplies/precious supplies to remote areas of the North East.

(SEC), which is conducting the politically important civic polls, on Tuesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has already secured the majority in the seven civic bodies in Jirania, Ranir Bazar, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh in Western Tripura, Santir Bazar and Udaipur in southern Tripura and Kamalpur in northern Tripura.

The officials said that now 785 candidates of

various political parties, including BJP, CPI-M led Left parties, Trinamool Congress and Congress, are vying for the 222 seats.

The crucial elections to the 20 urban local bodies in Tripura, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, are scheduled to be held on November 25.

The counting of votes will be held on November 28.

Mizoram CM acquitted in case filed in 2009

AIZAWL, NOV 9 (PTI): A special court, under the Prevention of Corruption Act, has acquitted Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga in two cases -- one related to misuse of power and the other to possession of disproportionate assets.

Two organisations -- People Right to Information and Development Implementing Society of Mizoram (PRISM), the erstwhile anti-corruption watchdog, and Mizoram Upa Pawl, a senior citizens’ association -- had filed a case in 2009 against Zoramthanga for alleged misuse of power as a public servant to procure angle iron posts and goat-proof wire mesh from the agriculture department for his farm at Aii puk area in Sihphir in 2007.

B a c k t h e n , t o o, Zoramthanga was the chief minister.

The charge sheet said that in 2003, Zoramthanga had declared in his affidavit that he owned assets worth Rs 54.18 lakh, which then grew to over Rs 1.38 crore before 2008 elections, without having registered any known source of income.

Manipur CM Biren Singh asks IAS aspirants not to be disheartened

Correspondent

IMPHAL, NOV 9: “Do not get disheartened,” Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh told civil service aspirants, in a speech on Tuesday.

Singh exhorted the aspirants present at the launch of face-to-face classes under Chief Minister’s Civil Services Coaching Scheme (CMCS) 2021-22, saying not to get disheartened due to uncertainties in life.

“Life has so many uncertainties. One should continue working hard to achieve what he or she wishes for in life,” he said and advised them to do something for the nation and the state.

The chief minister launched the face-to-face classes under CMCS, 202122 at the State Academy of Training in Imphal’s Takyelpat.

The chief minister stated that commencement of physical civil service coaching would enable hundreds of aspirants to have the same coaching as in Delhi or other cities in the state.

Now, they need not

in the cOurt Of

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DiMaPur : nagaLanD Guardianship Petition No. 17/2021

nOtice (Sec 10 of guardianship & Ward act.)

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Smti. Sepila Sangtam for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) 1. Miss Yudila Sangtam & 2. Miss Sili Sangtam before this Court and whereas the 07th day of December 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 09th day of Nov. 2021.

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travel to other cities and huge amount of money as the coaching is available in the state free of cost under this initiative of the state government, he pointed out.

He said that it has been his long-time dream to introduce quality civil service coaching for the students of the state free of cost, while expressing his heartfelt appreciation to ALS IAS Academy and its officials for making it possible.

He said that youths of the state do not lack in talent and knowledge but they earlier did not have adequate opportunity and proper guidance.

Ever since he became the chief minister of the state, he started applying his mind to tap and groom these talents, and worked in that line accordingly, he added.

He also advised the students to be disciplined in whatever they endeavour, stating that “discipline is the foundation of success.”

State education minister S Rajen Singh said that

apart from infrastructure development works, the incumbent government had done many unique things that the past governments did not do.

The state government was also equally concentrating on developing the future of the youth as there was no point in having good infrastructures if there was no future for the youth, he observed.

The minister thanked the chief minister for conceptualizing the IAS coaching scheme with the sanctioning of Rs 2.80 crore from the state plan.

The minister said that civil service coaching would be conducted at the State Academy of Training, Takyelpat for the time being.

However, it would be conducted soon in a permanent campus with quarters for faculties and staff and hostels for students at Taothong in Imphal West district.

Land for the construction of the complex had already been identified, he added.

AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION

Regd. No. 1029/2021 Date: 5/11/2021 I, Shri. Nchmthung S. Patton, S/o. Shri. Samuel Patton, aged about 19 years old presently residing at Tsumang Colony in the district of Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirmed and state as follows; 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from Lotha/ Naga Tribe.

2. That, due to inadvertent and bonafide error, my mother name has been wrongly entered as Smti. Renjano Patton in my academic documents till upto Class 9 (Nine) instead of her correct and official name as Smti.

Renchano Patton which I have been using officially including my Class 10 (Ten) academic records.

3. That, this declaration is sworn solely for the purpose of declaring that Renjano Patton, Renchano Patton is one and same person name i.e. My mother and from hereon my mother correct and official name shall be taken and use as Smti. Renchano Patton and the same shall be recorded in all my official records and documents.

4. That, the statements made in this declaration in para 1-3 are true to my personal knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed thereof.

NOTARY PUBLIC DECLARANT

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Droneport inaugurated at IIT Guwahati

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND.

NO. PD & SJ.KPE/SUCC-12/2021-2022/419/-

Dated the 5th Nov. 2021

OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Y. Tsathrongo Sangtam husband of Late Thesisela Sangtam of Lihtsaoung Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/ receive the payments of movable/immovable of his wife Late Thesisela Sangtam, she was serving as Night Chowkidar under the establishment of Chief Medical Office Kiphire, Nagaland who expired on 01.10.2021.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: 1.G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F 4.Pension case 5. Any other dues etc. From the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Kiphire : Nagaland Public are hereby asked to file objections/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/ claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Kiphire: Nagaland K-2166/21

Office Of the

LOtha PubLic OrganizatiOn Wokha - 797 111 : nagaland

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

LOTHA PUBLIC ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES TOKHU EMONG

NOTICE

No.M-490/21/4669 Dated Dimapur, the 27/10/2021 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti K. Lipok Longchar Vrs- Zaputuo Lhoungu, R/o Kohima Town/Village in the District of Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/ Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1(one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

ScheDuLe Of LanD anD bOunDarY Name of Patta Holder : K. Lipok Longchar Village/Block No. : Padumpukhuri Plot No. Patta No. : 1145 Dag No. : 99/1603, 104/1604 Area : 00-02-08 North : Plot of K. Lipok Longchar East : Plot of Obed South : Plot of Zaputuo West : Plot of Mhathung SD/- raJeSh SOunDararaJan, iaS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland

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affiDaVit (change On naMe) I, Shri. tianir aier (assumed name) @ Shri. tiasunep (former name), aged about 29 years, S/o Shri. Lanuakum Ao, resident of, H/No. 232, Signal Angami Village, Sector-A, Signal Angami, Dimapur, Nagaland, India, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth and competent to declare this affidavit.

2. That I swear this affidavit to declare that, for and on behalf of myself and my family and remitter issue, I wholly renounce/relinquish and abandon the use of my former name/surname of Shri. Tiasunep, and in place thereof, I do now on behalf of myself hereby assume from this date, my name/surname as Shri. Tianir Aier (assumed name), so that I may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by my former name/surname but by the assumed name/surname Shri. Tianir Aier.

3. That for the purpose of evidencing such determination I declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as official and upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name Shri. Tianir Aier, as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/surname.

4. That I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and authorities, relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me and in all my remitter issue by my assumed name/surname of Shri. Tianir Aier, accordingly.

5. That the statements made in paras 1 to 4 are all true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

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(Mr. PHYOBEMO ODYUO) Vice President Lotha Public Organization

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(Mr. SULANTHUNG HUMTSOE) President Lotha Public Organization

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The one day event was organised by the Lotha Public Organization at Public Ground Baghty town on 6th November 2021. The program was chaired by LPO Youth President, Khothungo Ezung, A. G Church Baghty Pastor, Phyochamo Ezung said the invocation and welcome note was delivered by BCFPO chairman, Zachariah Ezung.

Further short speech was given by LMRPO President, Ntonsi Yanthan and Baghty Baptist Church Youth Department presented the Lotha Tokhu tradition song.

Meanwhile, speaking on the occasion, LPO Chairman, Sulanthung H. Lotha said that, the community celebrates Tokhu Emong as it's main festivals. He said Tokhu Emong is celebrated to invoke good harvest which is marked with merrymaking. He encouraged the people to continue seeking blessing and at the same time thank to the Almighty God as a Christian. He encourage the community members to contributes to the society and show respect to one another for a progressive society. He also exhorted the gathering to come together with a forgiving hearts on Tokhu Emong as practiced by the ancestors and strengthen relationship among the people. Further, LPO executive members Nzanbemo Odyuo delivered the vote of thanks and catechist, sacred Heart Catholic Church Baghty, Peter Nchumbemo Yanthan pronounced the benediction prayers.

davp 07102/11/0040/2122

(tianir aier) (Assumed Name) Solemnly sworn before me.

Regd. No. 238/21, Date : 22/10/2021

(tiasunep) (Former Name) chief Judicial Magistrate Dimapur : nagaland

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Keep fighting ‘corrupt’ BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi on Rafale

NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked his party colleagues to not stop or be afraid of fighting against the “corrupt” central government as truth was with them in every step.

His remarks came a day after a French investigative journal Mediapart made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least 7.5 million euros in secret commissions to a middleman to help it secure the Rafale deal with India.

There was no reaction yet from the defence ministry or Dassault Aviation on the latest report “When the truth is with you in every step, then what is there to worry about? My Congress colleagues - keep fighting like this against the corrupt central government.

Don’t stop, don’t get tired, don’t be afraid,” Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi

said in a tweet in Hindi, using the hashtag “#RafaleScam”. According to Mediapart’s investigation, Dassault Aviation paid the kickbacks to the intermediary in Mauritius between 2007 and 2012.

Mediapart had reported in July that a French judge has been appointed to lead a “highly sensitive” judicial investigation into suspected corruption” and favouritism in the Rs 59,000-crore intergovernmental deal with India for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

The NDA government had inked the deal on Sep-

tember 23, 2016, to procure 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation after a nearly seven-year exercise to procure 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force did not fructify during the UPA regime.

The Congress had accused the government of massive irregularities in the deal, alleging that it was procuring each aircraft at a cost of over Rs 1,670 crore as against Rs 526 crore finalised by the UPA government during the negotiations for the MMRCA. Prior to the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Congress had raised several questions about the deal and alleged corruption, but the government had rejected all the charges.

Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation and India’s defence ministry have previously trashed allegations of any corruption in the contract.

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NATIONAL INC should be renamed ‘I Need Commission’: BJP NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (PTI): Seizing on a French media report that commissions were paid between 2007 and 2012 for securing the Rafale deal with India, the BJP on Tuesday said the INC should be renamed as “I Need Commission” and alleged that the Congress’ dissatisfaction with the cut on offer was behind the failed negotiations when it was in power.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra launched a scathing attack on the Congress leadership, especially Rahul Gandhi who has been alleging corruption in the purchase of the fighter aircraft by the Modi government, and accused him of spreading “canard, disinformation and lies”.

Patra also sought Rahul Gandhi’s response to the fresh revelation by French investigative journal Mediapart. He should respond to this from Italy, Patra said, citing reports that the Congress leader is currently not in India.

Nepal Army chief on four-day visit to India He will return to Nepal on November 12.

Announcing Gen. Sharma’s India visit, Nepal government spokesperson Gyanendra Bahadur Karki

said last month that the Army chief will meet his Indian counterpart Gen. Naravane and other service chiefs to boost bilateral defence ties.

Gen. Sharma is on an official invitation extended by General Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army. (PTI)

KATHMANDU, NOV 9 (PTI): Nepal Army chief Gen. Prabhu Ram Sharma on Tuesday embarked on a four-day visit to India to step up defence ties between the two neighbouring nations.

During his visit to New Delhi on the invitation of his Indian counterpart Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane, Gen. Sharma will be conferred with the title of honorary ‘General of Indian Army’, the Nepal Army said in a press release. “ C OA S ( C h i e f o f Army Staff) General Sharma will be conferred upon the rank of an honorary General of the Indian Army

by Ram Nath Kovind, the

President of India, on Nov 10, 2021 amidst an investiture ceremony,” it said.

Gen. Sharma is paying the visit on an official invitation extended by General Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army, the release said.

Sunita Sharma, the chairperson of the Nepali Army Wives Association and the Army chief ’s wife, is also accompanying him to India, it said.

During the visit, Gen. Sharma will hold meetings with defence secretary Ajay Kumar, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Army chief Naravane and Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhary, the release said.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Through these press communiqué, with immense gratitude I would like to acknowledge the following personalities for their unflinching support towards my venture during the launching of T-shirts scripting ‘‘I LOVE AMUR FALCON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD PANGTI VILLAGE WOKHA, NAGALAND’’ while Promoting Eco-Tourism and Conservation in Wokha.

1. Shri. Mmhonlumo Kikon, Hon’ble MLA and Adviser IT&C, Science and NRE and Chairman DPDB Wokha.

2. Shri. Y. Patton, Hon’ble Deputy Chef Minister, Govt. of Nagaland.

3. PCCF Department of Forest, Govt. of Nagaland.

4. Shri. Zubenthung Jami, Manager, IDBI Kohima.

5. Pangti Village Council.

6. Pangti Baptist Church.

7. Pangti Village Students’ Union.

8. Amur Falcon Roosting Area Union.

9. Manager My Resort.

10 Nzanthung K. Yanthan, Asst. Director, Women Resource Development Govt. Of Nagaland.

(CHUMBEMO T NGULLIE) Promoter Eco-Tourism, Wokha Db-362/21

THENYIZUMI VILLAGE COUNCIL Dist: Phek, NagalaND

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Er. Mhaseto Nakro Shri. Besuhu Dawhuo We, the Thenyizumi Village Council (TVC), would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Mhaseto Nakro on his recent accomplishment of being promoted from Principal, Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) to Additional Director with the charge as Head of Department (HoD) of Technical Education, Government of Nagaland (GoN).

Whilst we rejoice in the big achievement, we would also like to acknowledge and convey our sincere gratitude to our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio, and Advisor to Chief Minister and Technical Education and Election, Shri Medo Yhokha for reposing the trust and faith upon Er. Mhaseto Nakro.

Simultaneously, the Council is elated to learn about the accomplishment of Shri. Besuhu Dawhuo, who has been promoted from Superintendent to Registrar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Nagaland (GoN).

The Citizens of Thenyizumi are delighted and proud of your achievements and the laurels that you have brought to our community at large. It is our sincere prayer that God Almighty bless you immensely for your career and future endeavour.

Sd/Sd/(Medothi Rhakho) (VepozoyiTheyo) Chairman, Head Gaon Bura Thenyizumi village Council Thenyizumi Village

OFFICE OF THE

UNGMA SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

The Ungma Senso Telongjem Dimapur, (USTD) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to our esteem leader, former Governor and former Chief Minister Dr. S.C. Jamir, who is the first Naga to receive the prestigious Padma Bushan award on 8th November’ 2021, which was conferred on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day, 2020 for his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of Public affairs.

This award is truly a symbol of par excellence and for this the Ungma Senso Telongjem Dimapur, also express our profound gratitude to the Government of India for having continuance of repose in the faith and services rendered by our esteem leader. It is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God grant him good health and long life to continue to play a role of elderly statesman to the Naga people for many more years to come.

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FELICITATION

Sd/Sd/(TAKANUNGBA LONGKUMER) (LIPOKMEREN LONGKUMER) President, USTD Gen. Secretary, USTD

OFFICE OF THE

RIVER BELT COLONY COUNCIL WARD NO.11, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

APPRECIATION

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The River Belt Colony Council would like to express our sincere Appreciation/Gratitude to: Shri. Albert Ezung (NCS) Chief Executive Officer, Dimapur Muncipal Council (DMC) towards the repairs of road and black-topping.

The stretch of road more then 100 feets in River Belt Colony, which was in deplorable condition neglected for long was undertaken for repairs under the initiative of CEO (DMC).

The River Belt Colony Council and all the residents of our Colony prays that GOD bless him with good health and greater success in all his future endeavours.

(T. Mapu Imchen) (Anthony Lotha) Chairman GB River Belt Colony Council River Belt Colony Council Dimapur, Nagaland Dimapur, Nagaland K Y M C

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

As repatriation lingers

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Demonetisation revisited

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ive years after prime minister Narendra Modi delivered a massive blow on the entire economy of the nation with the avowed aim of breaking the grip of corruption and black money, the sad part of the report card says that it was like fighting a mirage as nothing was achieved. On the night of November 8, 2016 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surgical strike against black money and source of terror funding caught the entire nation, even including his own finance minister and cabinet by total surprise. Modi declared that his government has decided that five hundred rupee and thousand rupees currency notes in use, will no longer be legal tender Instead, the midnight swoop badly affected the economy and at least one hundred people died out of shock or while standing for hours under the sun to exchange their high denomination currency notes. The attempted denomination turned out to be a case of throwing the baby with the bathwater.

Demonetization is necessary whenever there is a change of national currency. The old unit of currency must be retired and replaced with a new currency unit. This is not carried out like a cloak-and-dagger operation but after announcement and gradually.

However, those involved in the demonetization believed that surprise and secrecy were necessary to catch black-money hoarders off guard to prevent them from getting rid of their illegal funds over the next four hours. However, thousands went on buying spree for jewellery and property. Some black money got converted into assets that could be monetised later on. The fatal flow in the understanding behind the policy is that black money is not just cash. There is a distinction between income and wealth. Black income generation is a process based on economic activity. On the other hand, wealth is held in a variety of forms like, in undervalued inventory or balances held in tax havens abroad. Just before demonetisation was announced, there was Rs 18 lakh crore of currency in circulation. Large denomination currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 constituted 85% of that amount. With demonetisation, the denotified notes could not be used except for a few purposes such as to buy fuel at petrol pumps, groceries at Kendriya Bhandars and medicines. They could not be used even for trade and manufacturing. Worse, the suddenness resulted in thousands of SME units shutting down and lakhs of jobs were destroyed. A statement by RBI disclosed that based on the verification process when completed, the estimated value of Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) received as on June 30, 2017, is `15.28 trillion.” This means that just Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency notes did not return to the banking system. It was estimated in June 2017 that by January 10, 2017, 99% of denotified high denomination notes had been returned to the banks. This was confirmed by the Reserve Bank of India in August 2017. In brief, demonetisation neither eliminated black money nor stopped black income from being generated. The government realised its mistake and changed the goalpost. It argued that the move would make the economy “cashless”.

The government wants people to forget its failed demonetisation, failure to create 1 crore jobs within 2014, bringing back all black money from foreign banks and depositing Rs.15 lakh into every family’s bank account . The moot point is whether people are willing to forget them?

DailyDevotion Sacred Service I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ… —Colossians 1:24 The Christian worker has to be a sacred “gobetween.” He must be so closely identified with his Lord and the reality of His redemption that Christ can continually bring His creating life through him.

I am not referring to the strength of one individual’s personality being superimposed on another, but the real presence of Christ coming through every aspect of the worker’s life. When we preach the historical facts of the life and death of our Lord as they are conveyed in the New Testament, our words are made sacred. God uses these words, on the basis of His redemption, to create something in those who listen which otherwise could never have been created. If we simply preach the effects of redemption in the human life instead of the revealed, divine truth regarding Jesus Himself, the result is not new birth in those who listen. The result is a refined religious lifestyle, and the Spirit of God cannot witness to it because such preaching is in a realm other than His. We must make sure that we are living in such harmony with God that as we proclaim His truth He can create in others those things which He alone can do.

When we say, “What a wonderful personality, what a fascinating person, and what wonderful insight!” then what opportunity does the gospel of God have through all of that? It cannot get through, because the attraction is to the messenger and not the message. If a person attracts through his personality, that becomes his appeal. If, however, he is identified with the Lord Himself, then the appeal becomes what Jesus Christ can do. The danger is to glory in men, yet Jesus says we are to lift up only Him (see John 12:32).

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Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do. ~ Benjamin Spock

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What does the recent spate of violence in the Rohingya camps mean for the Rohingya crisis?

ising violence in the Ro h i n g ya c a m p s has added a new and alarming dimension to the Rohingya crisis. It has deeper security implications at the domestic and regional levels. Evidence shows that, although there had been occasional incidents of crime and violence in the past, the Rohingya camps had been relatively calm, defying many alarmists who had thought that the camps would become dens of terrorism and radicalization.

However, the gruesome killing of Mohib Ullah, the chairman of the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights, on September 29, 2021 in the Rohingya refugee camp of Lambashia, Kutupalong in Cox’s Bazar and the subsequent deaths of 7 others in the camps have caused a paradigm shift with regards to the Rohingya crisis.

On October 22, 2021, attackers killed at least seven people in an assault on an Islamic seminary in the Balukhali refugee camp. The police could not confirm the exact number of total wounded during the incident but a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) physician who requested anonymity stated that 20 individuals were seriously injured. Reports show that the camps have become more dangerous, with armed gangs fighting for dominance, kidnapping opponents, and threatening women if they violate orthodox Islamic rules. Why have the relatively peaceful camps become violent? To address this question, we need to dig into the death of Mohib Ullah. Prior to his death, Mohib Ullah had been facing threats. He told Reuters in 2019: “If I die, I’m fine. I will give my life.

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cident,’ no problem. Every community worker gives his life in the end.”

He documented various atrocities committed against the Rohingya by Myanmar’s military. Mohib Ullah was known as a teacher in the refugee community, and had come to prominence after going from hut to hut in the camps, collecting evidence of abuse, including mass killings and gang rapes.

He had expressed his gratitude toward the Bangladesh government for sheltering the Rohingya and publicly pledged to return home with his fellow refugees as soon they received the rights they were demanding.

Behind the plot: Facts and issues Evidence shows that the incident had been planned from before. It was cold-blooded murder and was carried out due to his growing influence as a leader of the Rohingya people.

According to multiple fieldlevel officials, some terrorist and criminal organizations in the camps are actively working to hinder repatriation as they benefit from life at the camps.

Mohib Ullah was in favour of repatriation. He encouraged ordinary Rohingya to return to their homeland and they listened to him. In addition, he had received several death threats in the past, especially following a gathering of more than 200,000 refugees in Cox’s Bazar to observe the Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day on August 25, 2019 under the banner of his organization, the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights (ARSPH). His organization claims that the threats were from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA)

and other armed groups that contested his leadership.

Multiple Reasons The rising crime and violence may have several causes. First, as Bangladesh has been emphasizing that the Rohingya crisis would turn into a regional problem due to linkages with transnational crime networks, the current context of violence attests to this reality. Asylum seekers, displaced people, and refugees are always vulnerable to the influence of criminal groups.

The prolonged presence of the Rohingya in Bangladesh has created a conducive environment for different gangs and terrorist outfits to extend their activities and exploit these people.

In this context, the name of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) is prominent. Habib Ullah, a brother of Mohib Ullah, blamed ARSA for the murder.

He had recognized three of the attackers -they were Abdur Rokim, Murshid, and Lalu -- and claimed that Abdur Rokim was a member of ARSA. The most explosive evidence is one where Mohib Ullah states unequivocally that “they (ARSA) work hand in glove with the Myanmar government.”

According to the police, Rokim and his gang have been controlling abduction, extortion, and drug trafficking in the area for a long time by holding the Rohingya hostage at different camps. Interestingly, ARSA has denied any responsibility and has condemned the murder, blaming “transnational border-based criminals” for it in a statement.

Second, uncertainty about repatriation is a key reason behind the frustration among the Rohingya in the camps and a tool for the

The future of work is hybrid

OVID-19 has changed the way we work.

Even before the pandemic, the U.S. workforce increasingly relied on remote collaboration technologies like videoconferencing and Slack.

The global crisis accelerated the adoption of these work tools and practices in an unprecedented way. By April 2020, about half of companies reported that more than 80% of their employees worked from home because of COVID-19. That shift was made possible by decades of research into, and then development of, technologies that support remote work, but not everyone uses these technologies with the same ease.

As early as 1987, groundbreaking research identified some of the challenges facing women working from home using technology. That included the difficulties of child care, work-home separation and employee growth opportunities.

Since that time, we have learned much more about virtual collaboration. As an associate professor of information systems, I’m interested in what we can expect as we eagerly anticipate a post-pandemic future. One thing stands out: Hybrid work arrangements – that is, employees who do some tasks in the office and others virtually – is clearly going to be a big part of the picture.

One survey from April 2021 shows 99% of human resources leaders expect employees to work in some kind of hybrid arrangement moving forward. Many have already begun. As just one example, Dropbox, the file hosting service, made a permanent shift during the pandemic, allowing employees to work from home and hold team meetings in the office.

The definition of “hybrid” varies in other organizations.

Some workers might be in the office a couple days a week or every other day. Other businesses may require only occasional faceto-face time, perhaps meeting in a centralized location once each quarter.

Either way, research does

show many companies fail in their implementation of a virtual workforce.

In-office work promotes structure and transparency, which may increase trust between management and workers. Developing an organizational culture happens naturally. Casual office conversations – a worker walking down the hall for a quick and unscheduled chat with a colleague, for instance – can lead to knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving.

That’s difficult to replicate in a virtual environment, which often relies on advance scheduling for online meetings – although that’s still feasible with enough planning and communication. But if you look at different metrics, in-office work loses out to working from home. My recent research discovered remote workers report more productivity and enjoy working from home because of the flexibility, the ability to wear casual clothes, and the shortened or nonexistent commute time. Remote work also saves money. There is a significant cost savings for office space, one of the largest budget line items for organizations.

Hybrid arrangements attempt to combine the best of both worlds.

It’s true that hybrid work faces many of the same obstacles of face-to-face work. Poor planning and communication, ineffective or unnecessary meetings and confusion about task responsibilities happen remotely as well as in-person. Perhaps the largest issue when working at home: technology and security concerns.

Home networks, an easier target for cyberthreats, are typically more vulnerable than office networks.

Remote workers are also more likely to share computers with someone else outside of their organization. Hybrid organizations must invest upfront to work through these complicated and often expensive issues.

With hybrid work, managers cannot see the work taking place.

That means they must measure employee performance based on outcomes with clear performance

criminal gangs to take advantage of. There is no denying the fact that repatriation is the only plausible solution to the Rohingya crisis. The Myanmar political regimes have been fighting counterinsurgency wars for more than seven decades only to add more bloodshed and violence from both sides.

The failure of the international community and the Myanmar government to ensure the safe and dignified return of the Rohingya to their homeland provides the biggest impetus to the violent groups to perpetrate these crimes and become involved in violent extremism. ARSA and Harakah al-Yaqin are the two widely mentioned groups active in the camps.

Third, the international community has also failed to channel adequate fund for the Rohingya. Although the different local and international humanitarian groups have been crying for funds to support the 1.1 million displaced Rohingya, the response from the donors have been unsatisfactory.

Finally, the involvement of the Myanmar regime is also widely mentioned as a cause behind creating unrest and lawlessness in the camps with an aim to stalling the repatriation process. It is also to prove that the Rohingya are terrorists as the Myanmar government has repeatedly been claiming to the international community.

How does it affect Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has sheltered the Rohingya on humanitarian grounds despite the challenges associated with the crisis. Bangladesh has extended its resources abundantly in the interest of the Rohingya people.

Forests have been destroyed

metrics rather than the traditional focus on employee behavior.

Another potential pitfall: Fault lines can develop within hybrid teams – that is, misunderstandings or miscommunication between those in the office and those at home. These two groups may start to divide, potentially leading to tension and conflicts between them – an us-versus-them scenario.

Numerous recommendations exist on the best way to develop a hybrid model. Here are a few of the best ideas.

Meeting too often or with little purpose – that is, meeting for the sake of meeting – leads to fatigue and burnout. Not everyone needs to be at every meeting, yet finesse from management is required to make sure no one feels left out. And meeting-free days can help with productivity and allow employees a block of uninterrupted time to focus on complex projects.

Listening to employees is critical to making sure the hybrid environment is working.

Continually seeking feedback, through one-on-one conversations, focus groups or human resources surveys, is important too. So is recognizing and rewarding employees with in-person or virtual kudos for their achievements. Performance incentives, such as financial rewards or tokens of appreciation including food delivery, help develop a supportive culture that increases employee commitment.

Finally: Both managers and employees must be transparent in their communication and understanding of hybrid plans.

Policies must be in place to define what tasks happen in the office and remotely. Access to reliable communications is essential, particularly for remote work. All employees must receive the same information at the same time, and in a timely manner. After all, whether in the office or online, workers don’t want to feel they’re the last to know.

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to construct camps, and the government has allocated funds and provided massive security and administrative services.

Local host communities have also shared their resources. However, with time, the crisis has presented security challenges for Bangladesh on several fronts.

First, growing crime in the camps has deteriorated social security and safety in the region. People around the region feel unsafe and often attacked by muggers.

Yaba and other deadly drugs have become more widely available.

Second, proliferation of small arms in the area and beyond is a major security challenge. Armed groups have allegedly been buying arms from local and international traffickers through sea routes, which could deteriorate the security situation in Cox’s Bazar drastically. They might even sell some of those arms to local Bangladeshi criminals.

Third, the traditional drug trafficking/narco cartel problem has further deteriorated with their prolonged presence, particularly with such a large number of the Rohingya, much higher than the population of Bhutan.

Fourth, factions among the Rohingya are continuously engaged in group rivalry and criminal activity.

Radical groups have also kept their eyes in the camps for recruitment. ARSA and Harakh Al-Yaqin and a host of other violent outfits are reportedly active in the camp areas.

F u r t h e r m o r e, t h e activities of the criminal gangs and factionalism in the camps are tarnishing the image of Bangladesh. Many powerful states and international governmental and non-governmental organiza-

tions and global civil society actors unjustly blame the Bangladesh government for the situations in the camps.

It is an irony that when the problem has been created by the Myanmar regime and no great power came to shelter the perpetrated Rohingyas, they point their fingers at Bangladesh.

Finally, the continuing instability and unrest in the Rohingya camps forces the government to remain engaged and allocate more resources. For example, the government of Bangladesh has constructed world class facilities for the displaced people in Bhasan Char from its own exchequer, at a cost of $310 million.

In conclusion, the violence is part of a big plan. It is aimed at undermining the repatriation process on the one hand, and on the other, creating insecurity and instability in critically important geopolitical regions of Bangladesh. Some external powers have hatched conspiracies to reverse development and progress of Bangladesh as the country is enjoying the longest period of political stability and prosperity.

Undoubtedly, these incidents signal the very danger of the existence of terror and violent groups in the camps that may create severe security threats to both Bangladesh and the Rohingya community.

And beyond this, it also has ramifications for the regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Bay of Bengal.

Tonmoy Chowdhury is an independent researcher and freelance writer. He is interested in Refugee and Migration, Human Security Issues, South Asian Politics, and Economic Diplomacy.

(As published by Dhaka Tribune)

Career in science for development

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romotion of science is essential for the progress of humanity and all other living organisms on earth. One of the days which have been observed for more than two decades is observance of World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10th November and the day highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.

By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science. It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable. The year 2021 marks 20th edition of World Science Day for Peace and Development.

With climate change becoming a serious threat to the lives of billions of people and the planet, this year’s celebration will highlight the importance of “Building ClimateReady Communities”.

Discussing about the day also encourages us to take up science as our career. When we talk about science as a career then the subjects which come to our mind include mathematics , physics , chemistry , zoology , botany , geology , environmental science , engineering , medical , etc . All those who are good in academics and love subjects like mathematics and science during school days may take up science as their future career. Many students feel that these subjects are tough but the fact is anyone may excel in science subjects for which they need to know their capacities and basic ideas.

Any student may start their planning related to science from secondary level or from class IX onwards. One must know that we have to be familiar and friendly with subjects like Mathematics and Science from our school days. We can choose and take admission in science stream after Class X. There are many subjects in science stream

and they can be chosen according to our qualifications or interests.

Students may choose to study specific subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc after their senior secondary level. There are other options apart from these subjects like epidemiologists who examine the causes of diseases to prevent them from transmitting and recurring, including investigating the triggers of an infection for a public health agency or collecting blood samples at an outpatient care center. These medical scientists might work in hospitals, laboratories or universities, or for pharmaceutical companies or health insurers and we have seen their demand as we have seen the recent pandemic. An epidemiologist, also known as a medical scientist, conducts infection surveillance – tracking infections, reading data, assessing where problems may reside and deciding where intervention is needed. Talbot says epidemiologists have the opportunity to provide thoughtful, scientific analysis to help improve the care of patients and the safety of health care workers. We shall publish more about careers in science for peace and development in our forthcoming editions.

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Bir Singh extortion case: 2 cops Malik bought land from underworld: Fadnavis Param remanded in CID custody for 7 days

MUMBAI, NOV 9 (PTI): Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday alleged that state minister Nawab Malik and his family members entered into land deals with people associated with the underworld.

Speaking to reporters here, Fadnavis also claimed he did not have this information earlier (when he was the state’s chief minister).

The BJP leader said had he found this previously, he would have exposed NCP leader Malik earlier.

Notably, Malik earlier this month sought to link the BJP with an alleged narcotics dealer by tweeting the latter’s photograph with the former chief minister’s wife Amruta Fadnavis. Malik had also posted a similar photograph of Devendra

Land owners oppose plan to...

(From p-1) The union said that “such drastic and adverse policy of disinvestment and privatization” of NEEPCO Ltd by NTPC Limited would directly impinge on the rights, privileges, employment opportunities and other benefits that were offered to the land affected populace in lieu of the thousands of acres of land handed over by the affected land owners for the construction of power project.

Fur ther, the union pointed out that currently the appointment and engagement of local employees of the DHEP were mainly as a compensatory appointment against the loss of their cultivable land for construction and establishment of Doyang project. It said that the land and its resources were the inalienable rights of the local people as envisaged under Article 371 A. The union has, therefore, asserted that the disinvestment policy enunciated by the NTPC Ltd would impinge on the rights as guaranteed by Article 371 A. In order to safeguard the signed agreement and the ‘rights’ and ‘welfare’ of the land affected villages, the union has strongly demanded withdrawal of the disinvestment/privatization of DHEP to any private entities by NTPC Ltd., which it said was against the interest and breach of trust with 17 land affected villages of DHEP by NEEPCO Ltd. and government of Nagaland.

BJP MLA Ashish Shelar (L) along with Devendra Fadnavis (C), Pravin Darekar interact with media in Mumbai. (PTI)

Fadnavis with alleged the drug dealer.

The former CM had then said he will make revelations about Malik’s “underworld links” after Diwali and also share the same with NCP president Sharad Pawar.

On Tuesday, Fadnavis said, “Nawab Malik and his family members were part of a company which purchased land in Kurla (area of Mumbai) at a very low rate by making some fictitious documents. There

are four such land purchase deals where I can firmly say that Malik has entered into land deals with the underworld.”

He claimed the land was purchased from Sardar Shahwali Khan and Saleem Ishaq Patel, who were convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

“Why did you do business with the killers of Mumbaikars?” the BJP leader asked.

“Another question arises that why did these

two accused persons sell their land to Malik? They were about to get convicted under then TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Prevention Act). As per that legal provision, all the properties of convicts get attached and come under government control. Did Malik help them to avoid such land on prime location from getting attached?” he asked.

The LoP claimed Nawab Malik’s son Faraz Malik had signed the agreement documents of the Kurla land deal with Sardar Shahwali Khan and Saleem Ishaq Patel.

“I did not have this information earlier (during chief ministerial tenure).

Had I found it, I would have exposed him (Nawab Malik) earlier. I will submit these documents to appropriate authorities like

the CBI, ED or NIA. I will also share a copy of it with NCP chief Sharad Pawar,” he said.

N awa b M a l i k h a s since last month levelled a series of allegations against Narcotics Control Bureau’s (NCB) Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede after he led a raid on a cruise ship, following which actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and some others were arrested.

The NCP leader’s sonin-law Sameer Khan was also arrested by the NCB earlier this year in an alleged drugs case and was later granted bail by a court.

On November 1, Devendra Fadnavis had said Malik’s attack on the NCB was an attempt to put pressure on officials of the antidrugs agency so that the case against his son-in-law is weakened.

MUMBAI, NOV 9 (PTI): A Mumbai court on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody for seven days in connection with an extortion case registered at Marine Drive police station here against them and former city police commissioner Param Bir Singh. The two cops - inspectors Nandkumar Gopale and Asha Korke - who were previously posted in the Mumbai crime branch, were arrested by the CID on Monday.

Gopale was currently posted at the Khandala police training centre, and Korke in the Naigaon local arms unit. The duo was arrested following a complaint filed by real estate developer Shyamsunder Agrawal at the

Nandkumar Gopale

Marine Drive police station on July 22 this year on the charge of extortion.

On Tuesday, the two accused were produced before additional chief metropolitan magistrate R M Nerlikar.

The court remanded them in the CID’s custody for further probe into the case.

The FIR names Param Bir Singh and seven others, including five police officers.

Besides Korke and Gopale, the other police officers named in the FIR are DCP (crime branch) Akbar

Pathan, Assistant Commissioner of Police Shrikant Shinde and ACP Sanjay Patil. During the investigation into the case, police had arrested Agarwal’s former business partner Sanjay Punamia and his associate Sunil Jain.

The CID was also entrusted with the investigation of a case registered against Shyamsunder Agrawal under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) at Juhu police station for his alleged links with underworld gangster Chhota Shakeel.

Agrawal had alleged that based on this “false” case, Param Bir Singh and other police officers extorted money from him at the behest of his former business partner Sanjay Punamiya, as per the FIR.

‘Free spraying of bio-decomposer in Punjab Cruise case: Prabhakar appears before NCB for 2nd day to stop stubble burning if AAP forms govt’

NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (PTI): AAP leader and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said free spraying of bio-decomposer will be ensured in Punjab to curb crop residue burning if his party forms government in the state.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is the main opposition party in Punjab, where assembly elections are slated for next year. Farmers cannot be blamed for unrestrained crop residue burning in neighbouring states

as it is the governments there which have failed to provide an alternative, Rai said. The share of farm fires in Delhi’s pollution rose to a three-year high of 48 per cent on Sunday, and on Monday, government agencies reported 5,450 farm fires, the highest this season, in neighboring states of the national capital.

“Farmers are not at fault. Any statement against them does not make any sense. The governments had to provide a solution. We have shown (how stubble

burning can be curbed) in Delhi. Other states lack the will to do it,” he said.

“We will ensure free spraying of bio-decomposer in every field in Punjab if we form a government in the state... like we did in Delhi,” Rai said in response to a question. He had earlier told PTI that Punjab, which generates around 20 million tons of paddy straw annually, will become free from crop stubble burning if the AAP forms government in the state.

MUMBAI, NOV 9 (PTI): Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness, appeared before the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Delhi vigilance team here for the second day on Tuesday in connection with its probe into the pay-off allegations in the cruise drugs case in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is an accused, an NCB official said.

Sail was on Monday questioned by the NCB for over 10 hours.

NCB’s Deputy Director General (northern re-

gion) Gyaneshwar Singh, who is heading the vigilance team, earlier said Sail was called again on Tuesday for questioning.

A c c o r d i n g ly, S a i l reached the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) mess in suburban Bandra around 11.55 am along with his lawyer Tushar Khandare, an NCB official said.

The NCB’s vigilance team, headed by Singh, who is also chief vigilance officer (CVO) of the federal anti-narcotics agency, had reached here from Delhi on Monday morning.

Civilian killings Pak conspiracy to disturb peace: J&K BJP chief JAMMU, NOV 9 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Tuesday said the targeted killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in the valley is a conspiracy of Pakistan to disturb peace in the Union Territory.

He said Pakistan is the biggest enemy of Kashmiri Muslims and Islam.

Condemning the killing of a salesman, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan, at Bohri Kadal locality of downtown Srinagar on Monday evening, Raina said Pakistani cowards have committed another grave sin by shedding the blood of an innocent who was out to earn a livelihood for his family.

“The killing of civil-

ians shows the frustration of Pakistan which is a murderer of Kashmiri Muslims and enemy of Islam. Pakistani terrorists are frustrated by the successful counter-insurgency operations by our police, paramilitary forces and army and have hence resorted to the killings of unarmed civilians under the cover of darkness to disturb the peaceful atmosphere,” Raina said.

He said the Pakistani terrorists have killed thousands of innocents over the past 30 years but “our forces are determined to finish them along with their supporters and sympathisers”.

Prabhakar Sail

Sail, who claims to be the bodyguard of NCB witness KP Gosavi, last month alleged in an affidavit that he had heard Gosavi discussing a Rs 25 crore payoff deal after Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB.

Sail claimed that Gosavi had said Rs 8 crore of the deal money was to be given to NCB’s Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede.

Following Sail’s allegations, the NCB had ordered a vigilance inquiry against the anti-drugs agency officials and others.

Wankhede had denied the allegations against him.

Last month, a vigilance team led by Singh came to Mumbai to probe the allegations of extortion, but had then failed to record Sail’s statement.

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LAND FOR SALE at Padampukhuri, Two mint. drive from Monday Bazaar 50 x 60 (Rs. 9,90,000/-) 80 x 80 (Rs. 21,10,000/-) Contact : 9362619411

LAND FOR SALE at Seithekima 'A' 6 Bighas (Slop and Plain Mix) 1½ Km from 4 Lane Rs. 70/sq. ft.

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It may be mentioned that the 70-metre metal hanging bridge at Longphang connecting three villages will also serve as a lifeline to many other villagers.

ECS was instrumental in mobilising funds and the construction was initiated in convergence with PWD, RD, PHED, local MLAs, individuals and friends, while Hans Foundation supported almost 60% of the cost. The youth also helped in painting the bridge and many Churches came to help in constructing wooden culverts on the link road. A wooden bridge was also constructed on the link road and, after 17 months, a 70-feet tall bridge was constructed and a 10km link road completed.

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(From p-1) He said a massive plantation drive was taken in the area adjoining the PHC, and the revenue generated went to the hospital and church.

With communitisation in place, he remarked that if the people and officers were empowered with the right tool, there would be success stories in many areas of the State. Hans Foundation chief operating officer (COO) Brig. Shalendra Katariya spoke on the Nagaland initiative of the foundation, while Yingphe Konyak shared a video on the school initiative of ECS at Wanching Model School.

The programme was chaired by founder of ECS, Rev. Dr. Chingmak Chang while NBCC general secre-

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music as duck takes to water. That is not a vain statement as many renowned musicians from other parts of India and abroad seem to agree. The international rock competition is also a huge attraction for music fans from the region and other parts of India.

There are many local entrepreneurs, qualified and experienced and who are running eateries, bakeries, catering and manufacturing food items. There are also scores of young sound engineers doing business besides videographers. The state government spends around Rs.5 to 10 crore approximately for food, catering, transport, sound and other requirements for the Hornbill Festival. It would therefore, be of immense help to the entrepreneurs if tenders are floated to for the of the deserving entrepreneurs.

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Naga traditional as well as contemporary cuisines have found wide acceptance across India and abroad with their mouthwatering dishes (sparked by the extra fire of the famed Naga Raja Mircha). The tempting dishes from every tribe have their individual appeal.

There are traditional games and sports and among which have been the pork and chilly eating contests.

The variety of fruits and indigenous vegetables across the state is waiting to go global but even at home, people themselves are amazed at the richness and taste of the indigenous and organically grown fruits and vegetable etc. Flowers are also blooming across Nagaland as the climate has a friendly patch for every flower species.

It is said Nagas take to

DIMAPUR, NOV 9: Inderjit Camotra has been appointed as the first CEO of Unity Bank. Born in Kohima, Inderjit Camotra is the son of late Darshan Singh, who was the Law & Justice Secretary, government of Nagaland.

Inderjit was also a Nagaland High School Board topper and gold medallist, having studied at Baptist High and Little Flower School. He then pursued Engineering at IIT Delhi and pursued his MBA at New York. Unity Bank commenced operations on November 1, after the Reserve Bank of India granted it

MLcU Applications are invited for Assistant Professor Position in the Department of Economics, Commerce and Management.

Qualifications:- MBA in Marketing & HR, preferably with PhD or PhD registered.

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(From p-1) The other stronger variety also called Ruhi (like Japanese Sake) is also popular. However, in view of the Prohibition Act these are also prohibited. Therefore, there is a move to partially relax the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989 so that local brew or beer could be permitted.

Besides the main cultural platform housed at the centre of the impressive Kisama Heritage Village, the Hornbill Festival also offers a variety of attractions. There are intricate Naga arts and crafts including hand woven shawls, mekhela (ladies wrap-around), table runners, cushion covers, jackets, neck ties etc.

These are very popular and much-in-demand items outside the state. The number and variety of handicrafts is not only increasing in variety but also in quality.

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According to the latest Reserve Bank data, the notes in circulation in value terms soared from Rs 17.74 lakh crore on November 4, 2016, to Rs 29.17 lakh crore on October 29, 2021.

Highlighting benefits of demonetisation, sources said, it has increased the trend towards greater formalisation of the economy and towards increased digitisation of payments.

Similarly, some of the reports pointed out that the number of counterfeit notes in the economy has decreased by 1.1 lakh between FY’19 to FY’21, thereby attaining another important goal of demonetisation.

In view of the above, sources said, it is clear that demonetisation was primarily intended to remove black money and counterfeit notes from circulation and increase digitalisation with the ultimate aim to replace cash with digital payment systems.

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sources said, the precautionary demand generated by the public during 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic induced uncertainties is also an important factor in currency demand.

The current increase in Currency-in-Circulation (CiC) during 2020-21 has been 17.2 per cent in value terms, which is in line with past trends, when viewed in conjunction with the COVID-19 pandemic induced demand, sources said.

The long-term average increase in CiC during the last 20 years has been 15 per cent.

As a percentage of GDP, sources said, CiC has remained between 11-12 per cent during the last decade, but a combination of greater public demand for cash and a huge contraction in GDP, has led to an increase in CiC as a percentage of GDP, from 12 per cent during 2019-20 to 14.5 per cent during 2020-21.

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transactions in value terms stood at over Rs 7.71 lakh crore or over USD 100 billion. A total of 421 crore transactions were done through UPI in October.

Sources also pointed out that even in the US, total currency in circulation soared to USD 2.07 trillion by the end of 2020 - a 16 per cent gain from a year earlier, and was also the biggest oneyear percentage increase since 1945.

Demand for liquidity always increases during periods of economic uncertainty and since cash is the most liquid form of asset, the increase in cash during the period of enormous uncertainty is expected, sources said, adding, the larger holding of cash in the pandemic year has been a world-wide phenomenon. Observing that demand for currency depends upon several macro-economic factors, including economic growth and level of interest rates,

a Banking Licence. The Bank has been promoted by Centrum Group & Bharat Pe, and seeks to be India’s Digital Bank. The Bank has started with Equity of Rs. 1100 crores with over two lakh customers. Unity Bank will also take over the ailing PMC Bank which has Rs.10,600 cr of deposits and over 10 lakh customers and also plans to have over 150 branches across India.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (PTI): Uncertainties on account of COVID-19 pandemic have increased the demand for currency notes not only in India but across the globe, official sources said, dismissing the criticism that demonetisation has failed to reduce cash in the economy.

Government sources said that growth of the digital payments system postdemonetisation will ultimately curb the dependence on cash.

Official data points out a jump in digital payments through different modes, including plastic cards, net banking and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

UPI of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is fast emerging as a major medium of payment in the country. UPI was launched in 2016, and the transactions have been growing month-on-month barring a few blips.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (IANS): China has delivered to Pakistan the largest and most advanced warship that Beijing has ever exported, in a move that highlights the friendship between the two countries, The Global Times reported.

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by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai, CSSC announced in a statement on Monday. The Type 054A/P frigate was named the PNS Tughril, The Global Times quoted a statement issued by the Pakistan Navy as saying.

The PNS Tughril is the first hull of four Type 054 frigates being constructed for the Pakistan Navy, it said, noting that the ship is a technologically advanced and highly capable platform with enormous surface-to-

surface, surface-to-air and underwater firepower, besides extensive surveillance potentials.

Being equipped with state-of-the-art combat management and an electronic warfare system along with modern self-defence capabilities, the Type 054A/P frigate can simultaneously execute a number of naval warfare missions in a highly intense multi-threat environ-

ment, the Pakistani statement said. The frigate is the largest and most advanced warship China has ever exported, the CSSC said.

“The completion and the delivery of the vessel is another major achievement of China-Pakistan friendship, and will further enhance the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries,” the Chinese shipbuilding

company said in the statement. Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said that the commissioning of the PNS Tughril ushers in a new chapter in PakistanChina friendship that has matured through the test of time and remained steadfast in all domains, according to the statement from the Pakistan Navy, the report said.

In the context of the overall security paradigm of the region, Tughril-class frigates will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond to maritime challenges to ensure seaward defence, maintain peace, stability and balance of power in the Indian Ocean region, the ambassador said, who also praised the concerted efforts made by China for the landmark achievement by the timely delivery of the well-equipped and potent frigate despite the global pandemic.

Israeli military downs alleged Hamas drone TEL AVIV, NOV 9 (IANS): The Israeli military announced that it had downed a drone “allegedly belonging to the Hamas militant organisation” which controls the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted the unarmed aerial vehicle (UAV), which was downed off the coast of the Gaza Strip after being monitored, Xinhua news agency quoted the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as saying in a statement late Monday.

“The IDF will continue to protect Israel’s airspace and its civilians,” the statement added.

Last week, the Israelo Defense Ministry announced it will deploy an advanced aerial surveillance balloon to boost its air defense capabilities.

Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse BRUSSELS, NOV 9 (AP): Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen said she fears the impact of the metaverse that the social media giant has rebranded to focus on delivering, saying the futuristic virtual reality world would force people to give up more of their personal information, be addicting and give the embattled company another monopoly in the online world.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday as she makes a series of appearances before European lawmakers drawing up rules for social media companies, Haugen said her former employer

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has rushed to prioritise the metaverse because “if you don’t like the conversation, you try to change the conversation”.

“Facebook should have a transparency plan for the metaverse before they start building all this stuff, because they can hide behind a wall, they keep making unforced errors, they keep making things that prioritise their own profits

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before safety,” she said.

The metaverse is sort of the internet brought to life, or at least rendered in 3D. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has described it as a “virtual environment” you can go inside of — instead of just looking at on a screen — and refocused the company’s business model on the futuristic virtual reality world, including renaming the company Meta. People can meet, work and play, using virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, smartphone apps or other devices.

Haugen is a former product manager at Facebook turned whistleblower whose revelations about

the company’s practices have drawn global attention. Documents she has turned over to authorities and her testimony to lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic have revealed deep-seated problems at the company and energised legislative and regulatory efforts around the world to crack down on big tech companies.

She says the social media giant prioritises engagement and user growth over online safety. Haugen, who also provided a vast trove of redacted internal documents to a group of news organisations, alleges that Facebook’s systems amplify online hate and

extremism, fail to protect young people from harmful content and the company lacks any incentive to fix the problems.

Haugen’s documents have exposed an internal crisis at the social media giant, which provides free services to 3 billion people.

Zuckerberg has dismissed Haugen’s claims as a “coordinated effort” to paint a false picture of the company.

Officials in Washington and European capitals are taking her claims seriously. European Union lawmakers questioned her intensely Monday, before applauding her at the end of the 2 1/2 hour hearing.

Israeli police arrest 65 Arabs over illegal arms dealing JERUSALEM, NOV 9 (AGENCIES): Israeli police have arrested 65 Israeli Arabs on suspicion of illegal arms dealing in what they say was the biggest ever operation of its kind, reports BBC. The suspects were primarily from northern Israel but also from the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

A former criminal recruited as an undercover agent bought dozens of weapons, including 25 M16 rifles, a machine gun and an anti-tank missile.

The government has promised to tackle a deadly crime wave in the community.

At least 106 Israeli Arabs, including women and children, have been murdered in the past year, according to a tally by the

Virus deaths in Russia rise MOSCOW, NOV 9 (AP): Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit a new record Tuesday and new confirmed cases remained high two days after a nine-day nonworking period ended in most of the country’s regions. The state coronavirus task force reported 1,211 COVID-19 deaths, the highest daily death toll in the pandemic, and 39,160 new cases. The task force has reported around 40,000 cases and over 1,100 deaths every day since late October. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered many Russians last month to stay off work between Oct 30 and Nov 7.

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Abraham Initiatives, a nongovernmental organisation.

The officer in charge of the overnight operation warned that illegal weapons dealing in the Arab community had “gone way out of proportion and become monstrous”. “ We d r i e d u p t h e swamp a little, but this is not enough,” Northern District Commander Shimon Lavi was quoted as saying by the

Haaretz newspaper.

He expressed hope that the arrests would serve as a deterrent, but added that there was “a big demand for arms in the Arab community, partly because there is a lack of feeling of personal safety and easy access to weapons”. The operation was welcomed by Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev and Israeli Arab members of parliament.

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NOTICE INVITING E-TENDER NIT Nagaland invites Sealed Quotation (two bid system) from reputed Manufacturers / Registered supplier /Authorized dealers for supply and installation of Modular workstations & aluminum partitions at NIT Nagaland.

Interested firms can get the detailed terms & conditions and prescribed format from the Institute’s website www.nitnagaland.ac.in or https://eprocure.gov.in/. The tender documents should be submitted in Government of India e-procure portal only on or before 30.11.2021 by 11.00 a.m.

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1. Tenders in Sealed Envelopes are invited from adequately experienced Vendors/ contractors with proven record for providing the following services to the School at its campus subject to applicable conditions.

Sl TENDER Particulars EMD (Rs) No FORM FEE (Rs) Construction of Storm (a) Rs 12,500.00 Rs 100.00 Drain Interlocking Tiles of Car (b) Rs 17,800.00 Rs 100.00 Parking Area Chain Link Fencing of (c) Play Field (Length 40 m, Rs 16,600.00 Rs 100.00 Height 12 Ft Paved Tiling of Area Near (d) War Trophy and Granite Rs 19,900.00 Rs 100.00 Slab on Platform

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Ministry of Education Department of Higher Education Technical Section - I Invitation of Applications for the post of Director, IIIT (PPP) Kota, Rajasthan

Applications are invited, for appointment to the post of Director of Indian Institute of Information Technology in Public- Private Partnership mode (IIIT-PPP), Kota.

2. The Director of an IIIT, being the academic as well as administrative head, is expected to have proven administrative, teaching and research background (including significant experience in research guidance at the Ph.D level) with the leadership qualities to head an Institute of National Importance.

The candidate should be a Ph.D in appropriate branch with an outstanding academic record throughout and a minimum of 7 years experience as a Professor in a reputed educational Institute (relaxable in the case of an outstanding candidate). Applicant should preferably be not more than 60 years of age. The post carries a fixed pay of rs. 2,10,000/- (fixed) as per 7th CPC plus Special Allowance of rs. 11,250/- per month with allowances as admissible under the rules of the Institute.

3. The detailed advertisement is available on the website (www. education.gov.in). Interested individuals may apply giving detailed resume in the format available on the website. The application along with enclosures may be sent by registered/ Speed Post to Under Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Room No.203-A, 'C' Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001 so as to reach the Ministry on or before 06.12.2021. davp 21312/11/0006/2122

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the neighbourhood, the four took a spin around the space station, taking pictures. This was a first for SpaceX; NASA’s shuttles used to do it all the time before their retirement a decade ago. The last Russian capsule fly-around was three years ago.

It wasn’t the most comfortable ride back. The toilet in their capsule was broken, and so the astronauts needed to rely on diapers for the eight-hour trip home. They shrugged it off late last week as just one more challenge in their mission. The first issue arose shortly after their April liftoff; Mission Control warned a piece of

space junk was threatening to collide with their capsule.

It turned out to be a false alarm. Then in July, thrusters on a newly arrived Russian lab inadvertently fired and sent the station into a spin. The four astronauts took shelter in their docked SpaceX capsule, ready to make a hasty departure if necessary.

Among the upbeat milestones: four spacewalks to enhance the station’s solar power, a movie-making visit by a Russian film crew and the first-ever space harvest of chile peppers. The next crew will also spend six months up there, welcoming back-to-back groups of tourists. A Japanese tycoon and his personal assistant will get a lift from the Russian Space Agency in December, followed by three businessmen arriving via SpaceX in February. SpaceX’s first privately chartered flight, in September, bypassed the space station. (AP)

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together.”

J. Prince later detailed the story of his meeting with Ye in the caption.

“I met with @kanyewest last night in Htown at the Rothko Chapel. It wasn’t in my plans to meet him there but I must say I’m glad I didn’t allow a worship place for God to detour our meeting,” he explained.

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The Wameken Students' Union Tzudikong Unit would like to felicitate Miss Moasenla, D/o Lt. Yanger Imsong and Mrs Jongpongnenla of Wameken Village, for being crowned Miss Mokokchung 2021 organised

by Forerunners on the theme "Nurture, Equip & Empower".

Indeed, this is the reward you harnessed with talent in the best possible way and thereby, bring much pride and laurels to our Union.

We wish this achievement be your stepping stone and an exemplary for all.

GOD BLESS! Imnajungba Nungsangyala President General Secretary

Congratulations to Miss Moasenla Imsong, D/o Late Imkongyanger Imsong and Mrs. J. Anenla on winning the MISS MOKOKCHUNG 2021 title organized by Forerunners Mokokchung under the aegis of the MDACC on 6th November 2021 in Mokokchung.

Wishing you success in your future endeavours.

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“One more night with this magical view. Who could complain? I’ll miss our spaceship!” Pesquet tweeted alongside a brief video showing the space station illuminated against the blackness of space and the twinkling city lights on the nighttime side of Earth.

From the space stat i o n , NA S A a s t r o n a u t Mark Vande Hei -- midway through a one-year flight -- bid farewell to each of his departing friends, telling McArthur “I’ll miss hearing your laughter in adjacent modules.” Before leaving

to share the two biggest albums of the year. Live in Los Angeles with the ultimate purpose being to free Larry Hoover,” the 44-year-old emcee added.

“I believe that this event won’t only being awareness to our cause but prove to people everywhere how much more we could accomplish when lay our pride to the side and come

pass on the message from my brother Larry Hoover who said he would like to see peace between the two of them,” the music executive elaborated further.

“Ye received this well and said thanks because he never had anyone that sat him down and explained things to him the way I did.

I’m looking forward to all of us working together in unison to elevate our communities around the world.”

This arrived just days after Ye addressed his feud with Drake. When appearing on ‘Drink Champs’, the former said that he didn’t leak his nemesis’ address in August. He advertised it when he was building the house, the estranged husband of Kim Kardashian said.

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European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet, NASA astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide.

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Having been feuding for years, the ‘Gold Digger’ rapper publicly asked the ‘Certified Lover Boy’ artiste to squash their beef and invited him to share a stage at a free Larry Hoover event, reports aceshowbiz. com. Kanye made his plea through a video shared by J. Prince on Instagram.

“This is Ye and J. Prince. I’m making this video to address the ongoing back-and-forth between myself and Drake. Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put it to rest,” he said.

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our astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200day space station mission that began last spring.

Their capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, in darkness. Recovery boats quickly moved in with spotlights.

Their homecoming — coming just eight hours after leaving the International Space Station — paved the way for SpaceX’s launch of their four replacements as early as Wednesday night.

The newcomers were scheduled to launch first, but NASA switched the order because of bad weather and an astronaut’s undisclosed medical condition. The welcoming duties will now fall to the lone American and two Russians left behind at the space station. Before Monday afternoon’s undocking, German astronaut Matthias Maurer, who’s waiting to launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, tweeted it was a shame the two crews wouldn’t overlap at the space station but “we trust you’ll leave everything nice and tidy.” His will be SpaceX’s fourth crew flight for NASA in just 1 1/2 years. NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, Japan’s Akihiko Hoshide and France’s Thomas Pesquet should have been back Monday morning, but high wind

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3rd running Ato area sports meet underway at New Showba Minister Tongpang kicks off DLKbadminton 29th Loyem Memorial Trophy tournament

Minister Tongpang Ozukum along with officials and players of Nyenshen FC and Shanen FC during the inaugural match of Loyem Memorial Trophy in Tuensang on November 9.

D I M A P U R , N OV 9 (NPN): Minister for Housing and Mechanical Nagaland, Tongpang Ozukum kicked off the 29th edition of Loyem Memorial Trophy as the special guest in Tuensang on November 9.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Ozukum lauded the CCSU for bringing forward a theme “No to depression, yes to football”, which was quite appropriate in the present scenario as the world has been isolated because of the Covid pandemic. He expressed happiness to be a part of the famous Loyem Memorial Trophy, which arguably will be the oldest football tournament in the state and encouraged the CCSU to continue car-

rying forward the positive work of giving platform to budding football players in the state.

Encouraging the youngsters, the minister dared them to have a dream and pursue them while imbibing the sense of professionalism of mastering only one discipline instead of dabbling in many areas of profession.

“We (Nagas) are considered the jack of all trades but master of none but slowly Nagas are realizing the importance of focussing and becoming professionals in their chosen discipline”, he said. Ozukum also encouraged the players to be dedicated and disciplined while having the determination to

go beyond Loyem trophy or other local tournaments and try to excel and bring laurels to the state.

“We have to respect and make football a culture amongst the Nagas and one day make Nagaland a nursery of football talents in India”, he added.

The minister also shared his appreciation to the Youth Resources and Sports department for selecting Tuensang to develop the second astro turf football ground in Nagaland which will be completed in the district by next year.

D I M A P U R , N OV 9 (NPN): Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu (DLK)’s 3rd Running Badminton Tournament in aid of jubilee memorial hall cum office building would be held at Dimapur District Indoor Stadium from November 23-24, 2021.

In a press release, Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu president M Yehekhu Aye informed that the tournament would be held in three categories: amateur men’s double, 85+ and 95+.

Registration fee for every category has been fixed at Rs. 1000. The champion of the tournament would receive a cash of Rs. 10,000 and runner up would get Rs. 6000.

Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu has asked the interested clubs and individual teams to contact 8415866947 and 8118949371 to obtain forms.

D I M A P U R , N OV 9 (NPN): The Ato area comprising of 11 villages along the Dimapur foot hills, under the aegis of Ato Area Sports Association (AASA) under Western Sumi Sports Association (WSSA), inaugurated its 35th Ato Area Sports Meet at New Showba (Loyir) village.

A press release by president AASA, Vito Sumi stated that the sports meet was inaugurated by wing commander (Vishist Seva Medal) project director (IAF) Nagaland, S Akheto Jakhalu as the chief guest.

In his speech, he motivated the players that sports help a person in character building, personality, team spirit, camaraderie, self-discipline, humility, being focused and most importantly leadership skills which are inherent quality of a sportsmen.

He pointed out that in the competitive world today, with academics one can clear the written exams but interview personality test is mandatory to join any public or private sector. Leadership qualities, personality and communication skills

S Akheto Jakhalu speaking at the inaugural programme.

test which sports teaches is of immense help. He encouraged the parents to focus on their children both in academics, sports and extracurricular activities if they wanted to see success in their children. Taking his own example, he revealed how his pro-active participation in academy boxing, football and hockey teams, has taught him that hard work, strong determination and focus were the key to success.

Jakhalu maintained that many give ideas of taking sports as a career as government jobs are saturated, it is now time for honest introspection, deliberation and question if adequate infrastructure, technical sup-

port, coach, vision plan and ecosystem was in place in the area to help and guide children professionally to make them compete in national and international level.

Towards promoting under 14 years sports activity and to identify talented young players, Wing Commander S Akheto Jakhalu donated 44 volleyballs/ footballs to all village councils sports committee to encourage and prepare for under 14 category events during next meet as they are the future of the area and assured support to talented players. He also stressed that girls should be given special focus, as a society to develop in its true sense.

Various dignitaries that

accompanied him included ex-ENPO president, Kekonchim Yimchunger; Superintendent Engineer PHE GoN, Khetoi Awomi; Director Climate Change Knowledge Management Center, Dr Atoho Jakhalu; Joint Director New and Renewable Energy, Er. Inaho Awomi; Deputy Director Geology and Mining, Hilto Swu; SDO PWD (NH) Dimapur division, Er Akhumdong Walling, Capital Bypass Package 1 (chairman Project Management Group); Ghokivi Tsakhalu; NDPP treasurer Dimapur and DDADU president, Tito Yepthomi; Narender Modi Vichar Manch Ex Nagaland Youth president, Yanger Amri; Major Vikuto Achumi (Retd) JS and others.

The sports meet would be held from November 8 13, to commemorate 35th GB Football Trophy, 32nd Late Nikheku and Lt Yihoto Zhimo Memorial Volleyball Men/Women and 7th Late Shekuto Suu Badminton Men/Women. The closing ceremony would be graced

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You were a great human being. We don’t just mourn your death but appreciate the love and good moral you left behind.

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Born on (10/10/1984) Died on (10/11/2020) It's been one year since you left us for heavenly abode.

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For those who travelled long distances as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

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Rohit to lead India in T20Is against Kiwis VIRAT KOHLI, JASPRIT BUMRAH RESTED; IPL PERFORMERS REWARDED

M U M BA I , N OV 9 (IANS): Impressive performers in IPL 2021, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, and Avesh Khan on Tuesday were named in a refreshed 16-man India squad that will take on New Zealand in a three-match T20I series, starting November 17, with star opener Rohit Sharma as the captain.

With Virat Kohli relinquishing the T20I captaincy, the Chetan Sharma-led National Selection Committee appointed Rohit as the captain of the squad while KL Rahul is the designated vice-captain.

This will also be the first assignment for the new head coach Rahul Dravid, who takes over the reins from Ravi Shastri.

Many multi-format regulars including Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja have been given a break after the T20 World Cup, which followed the completion of the Indian Premier League 2021.

Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, and Rahul Chahar, who were part of the 15-member T20 World

File photo of India’s new T20Is captain Rohit Sharma in action.

Cup squad, have not been picked.

Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar, and Axar Patel, who were all part of the travelling reserves at the T20 World Cup, have been included in this squad, which also sees the return of Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammed Siraj.

Among those picked for their fantastic performances in IPL 2021 is Or-

ange Cap winner Gaikwad, who played two T20Is for India on the tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Avesh, Venkatesh and Harshal, were part of the India bubble at the World Cup and helped assist the team in its preparations.

India will look to start building towards the next T20 World Cup in Australia after a disap-

pointing performance in the UAE which saw them losing their opening two games to Pakistan and New Zealand. Despite winning their last three games handsomely, India failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

The three T20Is will be played in Jaipur (November 17), Ranchi (Nov 19), and Kolkata (Nov 21).

The squad for the two subsequent Tests, at Kanpur

(Nov 25-29) and Mumbai (December 3-7), will be announced later.

The selection committee also picked the India ‘A’ squad for the South Africa tour with J&K fast bowler Umran Malik and Karnataka opener Devdutt Padikkal finding a place. The 14-member team, led by Priyank Panchal, is scheduled to play three four-day games in Bloemfontein starting on November 23.

India’s T20I squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj India ‘A’ squad for South Africa tour: Priyank Panchal (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Baba Aparajith, Upendra Yadav (wicket-keeper), K Gowtham, Rahul Chahar, Saurabh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Umran Malik, Ishan Porel, Arzan Nagwaswalla.

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President’s Cup: Indian shooters bag five medals, Rahi wins silver on final day NEW DELHI, NOV 9 (IANS): Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat clinched silver medal in women’s 25m pistol at ISSF Presidents Cup, which ended in the Polish city of Wroclaw, on Tuesday.

That effort along with Manu Bhaker’s second gold, which she won on the final day partnering Turkey’s Ozgur Varlik in the 25m Rapid Fire pistol Mixed Team competition, meant that the Indians won a total of five medals in the prestigious year ending event.

Manu had earlier partnered Iran’s Javad Foroughi to clinch the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team title, on day two of competitions.

The seasoned Rahi Sarnobat, who has quite the reputation as a strong finals shooter, was in her elements again on Tuesday in the women’s 25m pistol final. She shot 3s and 4s consistently to climb from fifth place initially to second after the fifth five-shot series.

She maintained that position from there on and was three points behind the gold-winning German Doreen Veenekamp, going into the 10th and final series. She managed two hits to the German’s one to end

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with 31 -- just two behind Veenekamp.

It was a classy field featuring Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakaki of Greece and Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Xiao Jiaruixuan of China among others. Manu Bhaker, the second Indian in this field finished sixth with a score of 17. But Manu was not to be denied on the day, as she came back later to partner Turkey’s Varlik and win the 25m Rapid Fire pistol Mixed Team event by a margin of 9-7 over the Chinese/Estonian pair of

Xiao and Peeter Olesk. The Indo-Turkish pair opened up a healthy lead of 6-2 in the early stages but Xiao and Peeter fought back to level the match at 6-6.

Manu and Ozgur then went ahead 8-6 before tying the final series at 5-5 to earn the crucial ninth point and seal the deal.

Besides Manu’s two gold medals and Rahi’s silver on the final day, Saurabh Chaudhary also won an individual silver and Abhishek Verma, an individual bronze, in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol competition.

Newcastle confirm India’s paddlers Reeth, Manush win in Ecuador Curry puts up 50 in Warriors’ win Eddie Howe as new

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M U M BA I , N OV 9 (IANS): Reeth Tennison and Manush Shah bagged the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively as India completed a grand double in the ITTF Ecuador International Open 2021 played at Cuenca, Ecuador, on Sunday.

Reeth clinched the gold medal by defeating compatriot Ankita Das 4-2 in the women’s singles final while Manush Shah defeated Juan Jesus Gomez of Mexico 4-1 in the m’n’s singles final. India also won silver medals in men’s and women’s doubles in a successful outing for the squad in Ecuador.

In the women’s singles final, the 26-year-old Reeth, a Mumbai-based

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TSTTA player, was engaged in a close tussle for Supremacy with 28-yearold Ankita, who started on a positive note by winning the opening game at the Complejo Deportivo Totoracocha, Cuenca.

But, Reeth showed plenty of determination and fought back strongly to win the second and third games to take a slender 2-1 lead, according to information received here.

Ankita drew level by snatching a tense fourth game in extra points before Reeth once again found her attacking form and knocked the fight out of her teammate Ankita by winning the next two games, thus wrapping up the contest with a 6-11,

11-4, 11-6, 16-18, 11-1 and 11-6 win. India completed a grand double when Manush Shah defeated Juan Jesus Gomez of Mexico 4-1 in the men’s singles final. The 20-year-old Gujarat paddler Manush was in control as he dictated the rallies against his 18-yearold Mexican rival and went on to close out the match with a creditable 11-7, 11-9, 11-13, 11-7, and 11-9 victory and claimed the country’s second gold medal.

However, Reeth and Shah were both denied from adding another gold medal to their kitty. The Indian pair of Reeth and Ankita suffered a 1-3 (4-11, 11-6, 7-11, 13-15) defeat at the hands of the Mexican duo of Clio Barce-

nas Arantxa Cossio in the women’s doubles final.

Later, in the men’s doubles summit clash, Shah along with Sanil Shetty were unable to combine effectively and went down fighting to the Mexican combination of Juan Jesus Gomez and Dario Acre in a 5-game thriller. Juan and Dario held their nerves to carve out a deserving 3-2 (11-7, 4-11, 3-11, 11-9, and 11-8) victory.

Earlier in the women’s singles penultimate round encounters, Reeth brushed aside Ecuador’s 20-year-old challenger Nathaly Paredes 4-1 (11-5, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4) and Ankita blanked Mexico’s 19-year-old Clio Barcenas 4-0 (13-11, 11-2, 11-6, 13-11).

In the men’s singles semi-finals, Shah encountered a strong challenge from Mexico’s 19-year-old Dario Arce and was taken the distance before he managed to pull through by a tight 4-3 (11-6, 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-4, 11-13 and 113) scores, while Juan also faced tough fight from Ecuador’s 27-year-old Rodrigo Tapia before snatching a hard-fought 4-3 (7-11, 14-12, 8-11, 11-8, 6-11, 1311 and 11-9) verdict.

SAN FRANCISCO, NOV 9 (AGENCIES): Stephen Curry scored 18 of his NBA season-high 50 points in a third-quarter flurry Monday night that rallied the Warriors past the Atlanta Hawks 127-113 in San Francisco, Golden State’s fifth straight win.

Atlanta led by as many as 15 points in the second quarter before getting steamrolled by the NBA’s winningest team in the second half.

Curry, who had been held to 20 or fewer points in four consecutive games, finished 14-for-28 from the field, 9-for-19 on 3-point attempts and 13-for-13 at the foul line. He also found time for 10 assists, giving him the first double-double in a 50-point game of his career.

Trae Young scored 28 points and John Collins added 19 for the Hawks, who lost their fourth game in a row.

Lakers 126, Hornets 123 (OT) Anthony Davis scored six of his 32 points in overtime and added 12 rebounds as Los Angeles ended a two-game losing streak with an overtime victory against visiting

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter.

Charlotte. Carmelo Anthony had 29 points off the bench and Russell Westbrook amassed a tripledouble with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists as the Lakers won for the first time in three tries since star LeBron James was lost for at least a week with an abdominal strain.

Terry Rozier scored 29 points for the Hornets and LaMelo Ball had his second career triple-double with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Charlotte overcame a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.

Grizzlies 125, Timberwolves 118 (OT) Ja Morant scored 33 points, including the final

seven of a pivotal fourthquarter run, and Memphis held off visiting Minnesota in overtime.

Memphis pulled ahead immediately in the extra frame when Desmond Bane hit a jumper for two of his 13 points and Morant made two foul shots. The Grizzlies never trailed in the overtime.

D ’ A n ge l o Ru s s e l l scored a season-high 30 points for Minnesota, which took its fifth consecutive loss. Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to go with five rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 25 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.

LO N D O N, N OV 9 (IANS): Newcastle United have confirmed former Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe as the long-term replacement for Steve Bruce, who was sacked in October in the wake of the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the club.

Howe’s appointment had been an open secret after he was seen in the directors’ box watching the club’s 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday evening (November 6).

“It is a great honour to become head coach of a club with the stature and history of Newcastle United,” said Howe, who has not worked since stepping down as Bournemouth coach in the wake of their relegation from the Premier League in 2020.

He has signed a contract to keep him at St James’ Park until the end of June 2024.

“This is a wonderful opportunity, but there is also a lot of work ahead of us and I am eager to get onto the training ground to start working with the players.”

Standing to be allowed at Premier Tripura set to score big with bamboo-made cricket bats League matches for first time in 30 yrs

LONDON, NOV 9 (IANS): Standing at Premier League matches in England, banned following the country’s worst-ever tragedy, is to be allowed for the first time in nearly 30 years, it was announced.

The match between Chelsea and Liverpool on January 2 will be the first to allow fans to stand during the match. Standing on the main terraces of matches in Britain was a key feature of the games until 97 Liverpool fans were crushed to death at the Hillsborough Stadium in 1989.

Since then, top-flight clubs

have been ordered to introduce all-seater stadiums.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea and Championship side Cardiff have, like Chelsea, also had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved.

In a statement on Monday night, Chelsea FC said its application to be an early adopter of licensed safe standing from January 1, 2022 has been approved by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) and the Government Sports Minister, Xinhua reports. “This is a historic change

of policy to allow standing in topflight football grounds in England and Wales for the first time in nearly 30 years,” read a statement released by the club.

“The introduction of licensed standing areas is based on evidence of a safety risk for fans who persistently stand in seated areas. In addition, many fans want the choice to stand and, with the advent of new engineering solutions, research has shown this can be managed safely.”

Chelsea FC has already installed rail seating to areas at Stamford Bridge to facilitate safe standing. “We are very pleased that we have been approved to operate licensed safe standing areas and that our club will be an early adopter of this historic change in policy,” said Chelsea CEO Guy Laurence.

Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said fans deserve different options on how they can enjoy a live match and “I will be watching the progress of these trials with interest.”

AGARTALA, NOV 9 (PTI): Tripura has emerged as the front-runner in manufacturing cricket bats made of bamboo, which, some experts believe, is a more sustainable option than the traditional willows.

With the new alternative having caught the fancy of the cricketing world, the northeastern state, which grows the grass in abundance, is planning to cash in on the opportunity with bamboo bats manufactured indigenously, by means of a unique glue-board technology.

A research institute in Agartala, which is a part of the Centre-affiliated Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI), has recently made bamboo bats, taking a cue from a study conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge, and presented samples to H G Cricket Company in Meerut and Virender Sehwag Cricket Academy in Delhi.

Arun Sharma, the director of the Agartala-based North East Centre for Technology Application and Research

(NECTAR), along with a team of BCDI officials, also met Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb to showcase the product the institute has manufactured.

Deb took to Twitter and said, “Greetings to BCDI & NECTAR team for providing a platform to #Tripura’s artisans, for creating cricket bats, & cookies made from #Bamboo. Such initiatives will further our efforts to achieve PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of optimising the #GreenGold for #AatmanirbharBharat.”

According to Sharma, the

Meerut firm has also maintained that bamboo bats are better than willow plates in more ways than one.

“We manufactured the bat in Tripura as bamboo grows in abundance in this region. If these bats could capture the domestic market, the economy of the region would receive a boost and the local artisans would be immensely benefitted.

“The process to manufacture these bats involves crushing of bamboo slices, mixing the crushed bamboo with glue

and some other materials to form a block, which then is given the shape of a cricket bat,” he told PTI. The new bat is stiffer, heavier, and has a bigger sweet spot, Sharma claimed It is 38% superior to willow bat, which has no uniform density, he explained.

The sweet spot is the point on a cricket bat from where the ball receives maximum acceleration. “The stumps, too, could be made from a special variety of bamboo called kanak kaich, which has a hollow lumen inside. It won’t be difficult to make stumps,” Sharma added.

Secretary of Cricket Association of Tripura Timir Chanda, when contacted, said the bamboo bat concept “sounds good” but it would not be right to make a comment as “I have never quite seen it”.

According to the laws of the cricket, bats need to be solely made of wood. Therefore, in order for bats manufactured from bamboo to get international acceptance, regulations will have to be amended.

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