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Naga talks in Delhi to tie loose ends: Isak

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DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): With state chief minister Neiphiu Rio including leader of the NPF legislature party leader T.R. Zeliang in Delhi under the banner of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) government comprising of the entire legislators of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA); all eyes are on Delhi where efforts to find a lasting solution to the Naga political issue is back on track.

Solution was expected by 2020 but got derailed after the NSCN (I-M) and former Interlocutor R.N. Ravi grew apart over the interpretation of the Framework Agreement (signed on August 3, 2015).

After placating the NSCN (I-M) by involving A.K. Mishra, former Intelligence Bureau special director to keep backroom channels open, the UDA has also pitched in by engaging in discussions with the NPGs and also involving Assam chief minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to add to the push for early solution.

Meanwhile, even as the new Interlocutor A.K.

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Misra held discussions with the UDA leaders including NPGs in Delhi, the heightened activity purportedly to end the deadlock has given rise to speculations that perhaps this time solution could be achieved within the end of the current year.

Working Committee (WC) Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) co-convener and NSCN/ GPRN (Khango-Isak) general secretary Isak Sumi said formal talks with Government of India (GoI) had concluded on October 31, 2019 with then Interlocutor RN Ravi and now the attempt was to “fine tune and tie the loose ends”.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, he also said a 10-member delegation of WC, NNPGs will be leaving for New Delhi on Tuesday to

hold a meeting with AK Mishra.

The delegation led

by Isak also includes WC NNPGs co-conveners Kiu m m u k a m Yi m k h i u m , Hozheto Z Chophy and Toshi Walling. They will be joining WC, NNPGs convener N Kitovi Zhimomi, who has been camping in Delhi for several weeks now. Isak confirmed that the delegation will join the convener and also meet Mishra.

Asked whether NNPGs would sit across the table with other Naga national groups (NPGs) to sort out differences before signing the much-awaited final settlement, Isak remarked, “early solution is inexorable. Any political groups desiring for a solution are welcome on board.”

As reported in this newspaper, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, planning & coordination, parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu and leader of NPF Legislature party leader T.R. Zeliang met with NSCN (I-M) leaders and Government of India representative and Interlocutor, AK Mishra in Delhi on Sunday in connection with the Naga political issue.

India says, Chinese side wasn’t agreeable India making ‘unreasonable, unrealistic demands’: China of the remaining areas,” an army statement said.

“The two sides have agreed to maintain communications and also to maintain stability on the ground.

It is our expectation that the Chinese side will take into

account the overall perspective of bilateral relations and will work towards early resolution of the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols,” it added.

China also indicated

SC issues directive to SLSAs NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): In a bid to ensure qualitative assistance in legal aid matters, the Supreme Court has issued directions asking the State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) to send complete records of the cases in digital form as and when sought.

A bench of Justices Uday Umesh Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat passed the directions while dealing with a case in which amicus curiae was not provided with the record in a criminal matter including the depositions of witnesses by the Rajasthan SLSA. “We have gener-

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ally observed similar situations of incomplete record being furnished to the learned counsel from the panel of Amicus Curiae or those engaged by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, which impels us to issue directions to ensure good and qualitative assistance in legal aid matters: “As and when any legal assistance either through the panel of amicus curiae maintained by the Registry of this Court or through the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee is sought for, complete record of the case in (Cont’d on p-8)

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NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (NPN): Finance ministry Monday released 7th monthly instalment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs. 9,871.00 crore to 17 States.

With this, a total amount of Rs. 69,097.00 crore has been released to eligible States as PDRD grant in the current financial year. As per the state-wise details of grant released, an amount of Rs.379.75 crore (7th instalment) has been released to Nagaland in October 2021 and total amount of Rs. 2658.25 crore was released during 2021-22.

The grants are released as per the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission in monthly instalments to meet the gap in Revenue Accounts of the States post devolution. The Commission has recommended PDRD grants to 17 States during 2021-22.

The eligibility of States to receive this grant and the quantum of grant was decided by the Commission based on the gap between assessment of revenue and expenditure of the State after taking into account the assessed devolution for the financial year 2021-22.

DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Against the backdrop of opposition from Dimapur-based civil society organisations (CSOs) to the proposed shifting of the deputy commissioner’s office Dimapur from its present location to the new complex at Chümoukedima, the state government on Monday decided to revoke the September 7, 2021 order.

In a notification issued by the Home department on October 11, principal secretary home Abhijit Sinha stated that the September 7, 2021 order “stand revoked with immediate effect”.

Sinha further said that this was also in supersession of October 6, 2021 letter.

In this regard, Sinha has directed DC Dimapur to take necessary action accordingly. Soon after the notification issued, ADC Dimapur Atokhe Aye forwarded the same to the convener of the ‘CSOs core committee against shifting of DC office’. The order was issued following a meeting

the talks had failed, with a statement from the Chinese military’s Western Theater Command saying, “India insists on unreasonable and unrealistic demands, adding difficulties to the negotiations,” the PLA Western Theater Command said in a statement released on Monday.

“China’s determination to safeguard sovereignty is unwavering, and China hopes India will not misjudge the situation, cherish the current, hard-earned situation and take actions with sincerity to safeguard the peace and stability at (Cont’d on p-8)

State logs 24 fresh Covid cases DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded 24 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, 17 were from Dimapur, three in Tuensang, two in Mokokchung and one each in Peren and Phek, taking the total caseload to 31473.

Meanwhile, the death toll remained unchanged at 671 (including 15 nonCovid deaths).

PTI: India logged 18,132 cases, taking the country’s total tally to 3,39,71,607, while the death toll climbed to 4,50,782 with 193 fresh fatalities.

POWER CRISIS:

HM holds meet with power, coal ministers NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a meeting with Power Minister RK Singh and Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi amid reports of the ongoing coal shortage in the country, officials said.

During the hour-long meeting, the three ministers were believed to have discussed the availability of coal to power plants and the current power demands.

Top officials of the power and coal ministries attended the meeting.

The meeting came in the wake of several states warning of a possible power crisis due to the shortage of coal supply to power plants, officials said.

According to the data, the power consumption of 3,900 MU on October 8 was the highest this month so far (from October 1 to 9) which also became a cause of concern during the ongoing coal shortage.

On Saturday, Tata Power arm Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (DDL), which operates in North and Northwest Delhi, had sent phone messages to its consumers to use electricity judiciously as power supply scenario was at critical level due to limited coal availability in generation plants.

NPCC slams govt for failing to improve power supply DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Accusing the state government of not at all being serious with power supply, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Monday alleged that 18 years of its rule has failed to improve the power situation, saying the power supply has become more erratic.

In a press release, NPCC president K Therie said that erratic power supply must stop as people need uninterrupted power supply.

Therie, who was in charge

of power during SC Jamir’s chief ministership, said that Government of India had sanctioned Rs.78 crore for improvement of Dimapur transmission & distribution just before he left. “I had in mind to enhance Transformers’ capacity and provide cable lines to minimize hooking,” Therie said.

When other cities and states were able to provide uninterrupted power supply, NPCC president asked why cannot the State think of doing it? He said that Nagaland was neither weaker in

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India, China military talks to defuse border tensions fail NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (AGENCIES/IANS): The latest round of talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders over the standoff in Ladakh broke down on Sunday, the Indian Army said, adding that that the Chinese side was not “agreeable” and “could not provide any forward-looking proposals”.

“During the meeting, the Indian side... made constructive suggestions for resolving the remaining areas but the Chinese side was not agreeable and also could not provide any forward-looking proposals. The meeting thus did not result in resolution

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engineering nor in funding, adding that the state only needed political will to do it.

Therie also said that power generation and load shedding from Grid were not the problem. “I also do not see any difficulty in generating power,” he said, adding that state required hardly 200 MW for another decade to come.

Maintaining that there would be an increment every year of about 10-15MW, NPCC president, however, said that the state has rivers that could generate enough.

He also disclosed that the state had decided to set up Thermal Power Station and bought land 20 years back.

Asserting that setting up 100MW Thermal power hardly required 18 months, Therie, however, said that the problem was “extortion camps.”

Stating that he was speaking from experience as minister power, Therie said any big project or industry in the state resulted in extortion camps being immediately set up.

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Patton along with legislators of Dimapur district, core committee members and officials. (NP)

held between deputy chief minister Y. Patton and a delegation of the CSOs core committee here at Police House, Chümoukedima on Monday morning. The meeting was also attended by four legislators of Dimapur district-- Tovihoto Ayemi, Moatoshi Longkumer, Azheto Zhimomi and Zhaleo Rio and senior officials including principal secretary home, Abhijit Sinha.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Patton said that both sides had fruitful discussions, where it was conveyed to the CSOs that September 7 notification

would be revoked.

He clarified that the decision to shift the DC’s office had been kept on hold and that there was no such order issued regarding shifting of the office. “There is no such order for shifting of DC office from Dimapur to Chümoukedima,” he said.

Patton also informed that a cabinet decision would be taken regarding creation of ADC, EAC and sub-treasury offices at the new DC office complex at Chümoukedima.

On the ultimatum submitted by DDCF to the State government demanding removal of the tag “HQ:

Chümoukedima; Camp: Dimapur”, Patton clarified that there was no such order and maintained that Dimapur was the headquarters.

Patton, who is also the minister in-charge of home, said that the department had not come across any such order. He assured to check the matter and discuss in the cabinet and get back to CSOs on this. Principal secretary, home, Abhijit Sinha, who too was present at the meeting, said the ultimatum submitted by DDCF was discussed in detailed and it was decided to cancel the September 7 notification.

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NCSK chairman meets safai karamcharis in Dimapur

M Venkatesan with safai karamcharis and officials in Dimapur on Monday. (NP)

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DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) chairman M Venkatesan interacted with safai karamcharis (sanitation workers) of the city at deputy commissioner’s conference hall here on Monday.

Addressing the safai karamcharis, Venkatesan acknowledged the various problems faced by them. He said he found this during his tour of nine States after he

Will monitor implementation of CSS: RPP DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP), which had recently come out with the “whistleblowers” reports on 18 central projects sanctioned by the Tribal Affairs Ministry, Monday said the state tribal affairs department was claiming that work orders for many of the schemes were yet to be issued. In a press note, RPP appealed to all the responsible citizens and whistleblowers to be guarded and report anomalies in implementation of the schemes.

The party, however, said that it would verify the claim of the department and would closely monitor the implementation of the schemes.

Further, the RPP expressed dismay that out of the 32 schemes in total, the major share of 22 (Cont’d on p-8)

took over the chairmanship of the commission seven months ago.

He said the one common problem faced by the safai karamcharis was that around 90% of them would not get permanent jobs in the sector.

Venkatesan mentioned that he would be meeting chief minister Neiphiu Rio to discuss the various issues of the safai karamcharis and requested the State government to set up State Commission for Safai Karamcharis and Finance

Development Corporation.

Ve n k a t e s a n s a i d NCSK was established in 1994 to look into the grievances of sanitation workers across the country and improve their socio-economic condition.

He urged the workers to voice out their grievances and problems faced by them.

“Every State would have different issues and that’s why I came to Nagaland, to gather first-hand information,” he added.

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Fuel prices hike continues unabated DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) continued to hike the prices of petrol and diesel unabated for the seventh day straight on Monday pushing the fuel rates to a new record high across the country.

According to a price notification of OMCs, petrol price was hiked by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre.

Following the latest rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur climbed to Rs.102.89 per litre and diesel price rose to Rs.95.31 per litre.

In the state capital, prices of petrol and diesel increased to all-time highs of Rs.103.89 per litre and Rs.96.12 per litre respectively.

While petrol price in most of the country is already above Rs 100-a-litre mark, diesel rates have crossed that level in sev-

District Kiphire

Petrol price per litre in `

Diesel price per litre in `

106.20

98.29

Tuensang

106.28

98.32

Noklak

106.07

98.24

Mon

105.81

97.92

Phek

105.52

97.61

Zunheboto

105.50

97.56

Longleng

105.30

97.54

Mokokchung

105.22

97.35

Wokha

104.60

96.78

Kohima

103.89

96.12

Peren

103.26

95.64

Dimapur

102.89

95.31

eral states, with Kerala and Karnataka being the latest ones.

According to PTI report, the hike was because the international benchmark Brent crude has soared to a seven-year high of over USD 80 per barrel after producers cartel OPEC+ choose not to increase output more than 0.4 million barrels per day.

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Kohima welcomes Swarnim Vijay Varsh victory flame

DIMAPUR: Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame, which commemorates the golden jubilee of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971, reached Kohima Garrison of Assam Rifles on Monday amid a grand welcome ceremony with military honours and fanfare.

In a press release, PRO IGAR (N) informed that the welcome started with the last mile run from TCP gate to Kohima War

Memorial.

At Kohima Garrison War memorial, a ceremony was held to welcome the victory flame which was attended by war veterans, civilian dignitaries and school children along with all the ranks of Kohima Garrison.

Chairman CFMG, DGP Nagaland T. John Longkumer, IGP (Int) were some of the dignitaries who attended the event.

During the ceremony,

NEWS IN BRIEF Technical education informs: Directorate of technical education has informed students belonging to schedule tribes of Nagaland pursuing diploma/ undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering (both fresh and renewal) within India, recognised by AICTE that in view of online registration, the state technical scholarship would be made “Live” for the session 2021-2022. Concerned students/applicants could complete the registration process from October 12-December 12 through common scholarship portal at www.Scholarship. nagaland.gov.in.

NIIT Dimapur informs: NIIT Dimapur centre, head of centre Daniel Changkiri has informed that the classes would remain suspended at NIIT Dimapur Center from October 12 to 15, owing to Durga Puja celebrations and Dussehra. Centre also wished that the festivities would mark the beginning of a better and prosperous year for all the citizens of Nagaland. The center further informed that it would reopen on October 16.

Wokha DPDB holds monthly meeting DIMAPUR: Wokha District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) on October 11. The meeting was chaired by vice chairman DPDB & DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha.

According to a DIPR report, the board discussed the registration of Care Educational and Welfare Society and proposal for upgrading of Health & Welfare Care, Merapani to Primary Health Care Centre (PHC).

Both agenda were recommended and forwarded to the higher authority for consideration. Meanwhile, rural development, agriculture and forest departments presented departmental activities in the district. While speaking at the meeting, advisor IT, S&T, NRE, Mmhonlumo acknowledged the departments for presenting a comprehensive presentation on activities in the district and urged them to implement all the programmes and policies in letter and spirit. The board also welcomed new members, district commandant HG&CD Ngongvai E. Phom; DYRO & DSO, K. Libemo Jami and AE, CAWD Daniel H. Lotha while chief medical officer (CMO), Wokha Dr. W.T presented the district COVID-19 status. The board also read out pledge on celebration on the birth of girl child to promote equality between boys and girls.

The meeting was also attended by MLA, Dr. Chumben Murry. Water resources and DSP were entrusted to present their activities in the next meeting.

NEZCC and VWF organise cultural programme

DIMAPUR: To honour and celebrate the diverse culture of India, North East Zone Cultural Center (NEZCC) ministry of culture in collaboration with Vivekananda Welfare Foundation (VWF) organised a cultural programme titled, “Bridging Classical and Folk Dance of Nagaland” on October 11 in the auditorium of Christian Higher Secondar y school Dimapur.

According to a DPRO report, special judge Posco Court Dimapur, V. Nyekha, D P RO D i m a p u r, Lolano Patton and Indigenous Cultural Society Dimapur Nagaland and Nagaland NGOs Forum president graced the occasion as special guest and guests of honour on the day.

In his speech, special guest, Nyekha appealed to the VWF Dimapur and NEZCC to expand such activities throughout Nagaland in order to

Fusion performance of classical and Naga folk dance at CHSS auditorium on Monday. (DPRO Dimapur)

bridge classical and folk dances of Nagaland.

M e a n w h i l e, guest of honour, Lolano Patton lauded NEZCC and VWF for coming up with a befitting programme that would promote the rich cultural diversity of India and most importantly reminding people about the concept of showing unity without fragmentation despite being from different regions with different cultures. “ T h i s g r e a t ly speak volumes about

oneness in us and sense of belongingness to one another keeping in tune with the slogan, unity in diversity”, she stated.

DPRO Dimapur encouraged the organisers to come up with such events in the future so that peace, harmony and love continue to prevail.

On the occasion, Lolano Patton on behalf of District Task Force Dimapur acknowledged VWF Dimapur for active participation and contribution towards the cause of the people especially during the pandemic.

Speaking as guest of honour, Dr. Hesheto said that the foundation was one of the best performing NGOs amongst the 33000 NGOs in Nagaland.

Earlier, chief coordinator, Manisha Borkotoki delivered the welcome note while VWF secretary highlighted the activities of the foundation.

Highlights of the programme included dance

by Reya and group, fusion performance and felicitation of participants.

Vote of thanks was proposed by coordinator, Priya Bhattacharjee.

1st Death anniversary of Lt. Mrs. Nemkholam Hangsing Sale

17th October 1959 – 12th October 2020

It's been a year without you, but there's not a single day that your presence is sorely being missed. The emptiness lingers on, atleast on the earthly realms. One day we all will meet again in Heavenly Abode, this is our only comfort.

Loving husband, children, grand-child, in-laws and family members

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With profound gratitude, we the family members of Lt. Vizotso Kisotso, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to every individual, churches, friends, neighbors, relatives and all well-wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, morally and financially during his illness and sudden demise.

We deeply regret our inability to personally thank each and every individuals but it’s our sincere and humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Olive Christian Hospital doctors & VIZOTSO KISOTSO nurses.

27/12/1987 to 02/10/2021 2. Global Holistic Health Centre Dr. Rev. Fr. Godfrey & his staff Jalukie 3. Police Baptist Church Pastor & 7. ‘B’ Coy Fellowship Saijang Assist Pastor Chumu 8. Tesophenyu Catholic Chumu & 4. 9th NAP Bn (IR) Saijang Dimapur Fellowship 5. All Ranks & Files of ‘B’ Coy 9th NAP 9. Seirouzha Council Chumu Bn (IR) Saijang 10. Nepali Baptist Church Chumu 6. 9th (IR) Bn Church Saijang

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“My Flesh and my Heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”

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State DGP, T. John Longkumer, war veterans, ranks of Kohima Garrison and others at the ceremony on Monday.

dignitaries and war veterans laid wreaths which was followed by tree plantation.

In the second event at Kenguruse hall, the war veterans were felicitated where a speech was delivered by IGAR (N).

Meanwhile in the evening, a road show was organised in Kohima town with victory flame.

The event was instrumental in recalling the invaluable service of veterans while evoking a feeling of unity, PRO stated.

It may be mentioned that the victor y flame which was flagged off from National War Memorial, New Delhi on December 16, 2020 arrived Dimapur Rangapahar Military Station of the Spear Corps on Saturday and was received

by Manju Eliyas wife of 1971 War Shaurya Chakra awardee late Lt Col Cyril Jonathan Eliyas.

T h e S wa r n i m Vi jay Varsh Victory Flame reached Kohima on Monday, at around 11:30 a.m.

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Died on 07/10/2021 Our most beloved father Late KEWHILHOU MIACHIEO went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on 07/10/2021. He had lived an exemplary life filled with accomplishments in the field of education, sports, public service and above all, one that was filled with gratitude to the Almighty God and he always prayed for the well-being of his family and his fellow people. Through this column, we express our most sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, materially and spiritually. We feel so overwhelmed and grateful for the love and support yet so incapable of repaying all the good deeds but it is our humble prayer that the Lord abundantly bless and richly reward each and everyone who selflessly helped and comforted us in our most trying times. We also request all our well wishers to continue to pray for our family as we prepare ourselves for the journey ahead. k-1978/21

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Loving Wife, Children, Grand-Children, Great Grand-Children and Relatives

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WORDS OF GRATITUDE "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of your wonderful deeds" -Psalm 9:1

From the depth of grieving, yet grateful hearts, we sincerely thank all those individuals and groups who stood by us during the prolonged illness and death of my beloved husband, Late A Bendangyanger Jamir (Unger).

Your precious moments of presence, prayers and generous financial support during our time of need are gratefully acknowledged. We will forever be indebted to you for your kind deeds.

May the Lord's blessings be with you Born on : 11/05/1948 Died on : 07/10/2021 today and always.

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We, the bereaved family of Late Kethoseyi Khesoh are eternally grateful and forever indebted to every organisations and individuals who rendered support and stood by us physically, mentally and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved on 02nd Oct. 2021.

We also convey our special thanks to: 1. The Pentecostal Mission, Kohima 2. 9th Bn, SSB, Balrampur, UP 3. Manjeet Phogat, SI/GD, 9th Bn, SSB 4. Medozhalie Pienyi, DCG, Homeguard (Deputy Commandant General) 5. Bethesda CRC, Kohima 6. Woshamo Yanthan, Inspector/GD, 9th Bn, SSB 7. 78th Bn, CRPF, Zubza 8. Chesezu Welfare Union, Dimapur 9. Lower Bayavu Colony, Kohima 10. Chesezu Village Council 11. Chesezu Welfare Association, Kohima Although we are unable to thank every one of you individually and personally for all that you have done for us. We pray that the Lord shower His abundant blessings upon you all.

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‘International Day of Girl Child’ celebrated across Nagaland

Winners of the talent show competition on at Bright Students performing drama on discrimination of girl child during at the International Day of Girl DCPU Mon officials with healthcare workers of district hospital staff Morning Star Children Home Kohima.

Child programme in Longleng on October 11. on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Various districts across the state observed the “International Day of the Girl Child” on October 11. The day focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. This year’s theme, “digital generation, our generation” calls for equal access to the internet and digital devices for girls and targeted investments to facilitate opportunities for girls to safely and meaningfully access, use, lead and design technology.

Kohima: Sakhi-One Stop Center (OSC) Kohima in collaboration with Bright Morning Star Children Home (BMSCH) Kohima celebrated International Day of Girl Child at BMSCH Kohima.

In a press release, BMSCH Kohima informed that during the programme, case worker at Sakhi- OSC, Repabenla Longkumer gave a brief introduction on Sakhi-OSC and encouraged the boys to support girls and practice equality. The programme was chaired by probation officer (PO) of BMSCH, Watisenla. Highlights of the programme included participation of children at the talent show and entertainment.

Earlier during the talent show competition, Dolensangla (singing) emerged as the winner, first-runner up went to Maria Ashu (dance) and Nyiemangmongsen Chang (preaching) as second runner-up.

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District Level Centre for Women (MSK-DLCW), Longleng organised the International Day of Girl Child in the convention hall of Phom Lempong.

In his speech, deputy commissioner (DC) Longleng, M. Shayung Phom said that it was a special day to stop discrimination to girl child and to uplift gender equality in the family and community.

DC appealed to the gathering to realise the importance of observing the day by honouring every girl child from the family to the community.

Highlighting the importance of women in a modern society, he urged the male counterparts to realise and acknowledge the contribution of women by honouring and supporting them with love and care.

Framers trained on IPM at Naginimora

Farmers at the training programme on integrated pest and disease management.

DIMAPUR: A training on Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) was organised by the office of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Naginimora, Mon on October 6 at Naginimora, Mon. In a press release,

SDAO Naginimora informed that special guest, ADC Naginimora, Vineet Kumar urged the farmers to adapt with the changing agro-climatic condition and integrate modern agricultural practices.

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reporting mechanism for pest and diseases would be set up in all villages under Naginimora subdivision, in view of the extensive crop damage in jhum paddy due to disease this year.

Training topics included identification of pest and beneficial insects in paddy, estimation of Economic Threshold Level (ETL) etc. and IPM kits and inputs, rodenticides and leaflets were also distributed to the farmers.

He also assured to extend all possible help for upliftment of girl child in the district.

M e a n w h i l e, E A C Longleng, Chingmei spoke on the theme while superintendent, observation home Longleng, Kezevinuo Thepa spoke on rights and responsibilities of girl child.

Highlights of the celebration included special song on BBBP by Government High School, Nyenching, drama on discrimination of girl child in the family and community by St. Joseph School and gender inequality by Christian High School.

Phom Lempong School presented a folk fusion music, cultural dance

by Bautung Government Higher Secondary School, poetry slam by Vision Vale School and Shamakok Mis-

sion School respectively and spot painting competition by girl students later.

The programme began with choreography by Good Shepherd School followed by invocation by Fr. Daily’s assistant priest, St. Joseph Church, Longleng.

Earlier, women welfare officer, MSK-DLCW, P. Phumla Phom chaired the programme.

Mon: Commemorating the International Day of Girl Child, a programme was held at district hospital, Mon on the theme, “rise up for a better world”. The programme was organised

by District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Mon under the department of social welfare in collaboration with Childline and Child Welfare Committee, Mon. DCPO, Mon and staff handed over tokens to all

ZYFN dismayed over stalled road project DIMAPUR: Expressing dismay over the stalling of the proposed road project from Tenning to Leike, which was approved by the ministry of development of North East region (DoNER), the Zeliangrong Youth Front Nagaland (ZYFN) has appealed to the responsible authorities not to stall major developments and infrastructures in Peren district.

ZYFN through its media cell said the road project had been stalled because of the pending case at Gauhati High Court Kohima bench filed by the proprietor Ms. Hi-Tech construction against Nagamitech infrastructure development corporation limited, which was selected for the project.

ZYFN said that the project, sanctioned under North East special road development scheme (NESRDS) ministry of DoNER, had been stalled since 2016.

The organisation has,

therefore, urged both the contending parties to settle their differences outside the court by withdrawing the case so the work could be initiated at the earliest possible time.

It said that Nsong subdivision, being one the most remote areas, needed special attention from the government.

The organisation said that surrounding villages had been facing untold miseries due to transportation problems. It said that most of their agriculture products were untapped and beyond the reach of gover nment agencies.

ZYFN said all these factors emanated due to lack of infrastructure development—road and bridge.

Further, the organisation said that PMGSY project, which was implemented in 2012 in the region of the district, was a failure for reason best known to the contractors and concern department.

the patients from 0-18 years of age while wishing them a speedy recovery.

AR Shamator Battalion: Shamator Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) observed International Day of the Girl Child at St Xavier’s School, Shamator Town, Tuensang.

According to PRO IGAR (N), a campaign was conducted with an aim to promote girls’ empowerment and gender equality.

Various activities were carried out on awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide, inequality including access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care and protection from discrimination, violence against women and child marriage.

The programme also reflected the successful

School girls at the campaign programme organised by Shamator battalion of Assam Rifles.

emergence of the girls and young women and awareness on inspirational women including in the field of business, armed forces and sports.

Career opportunities for girls in armed forces, police, para military forces,

nursing etc., were also discussed.

The event culminated sports and entertainment activities performed by school children and a massive signature campaign with messages for the girl child.

KLC launches awareness campaign

DIMAPUR: Kohima Law College (KLC) launched a legal awareness campaign on at the college premises on October 11.

A press release from KLC media cell informed that while launching the campaign, assistant professor, Kezhokhoto Savi who is also in-charge of legal clinical education/BCI and NVCO president highlighted the importance of the campaign as “consumer rights” was in dire need. He said that consumers should be educated with food safety and standard act & national food security act.

While stating that the state government should implement Consumer Protection Act 2019, Kezhokhoto pointed out the concern of

Students and faculty of KLC at the launching programme on October 11.

Article 371 A where in the name of development, state economy, banking loans, etc., the essence of the article was under threat. He exhorted that the awareness of human rights was still lacking and that the state government had “failed on their part by not establishing state human rights commission in the state”.

The legal awareness campaign was launched mainly for the LL.B VI semester students to participate on topics such as consumer rights, environment protection, national food security act, food safety and standard act, Lokayukta, human rights, Nagaland state consumer helpline, Article 371 A, etc.

State NPP extends Dussehra greetings

DIMAPUR: National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit has extended greetings to the members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Dussehra festival.

In a message, state NPP president, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema expressed hope that people would take the occasion as “a time to purify their hearts and souls and

bring about unity and brotherhood among all communities”.

NPP state unit said that Dussehra was not only a festival but also symbolised the victory of good over evil. The party further hoped that peace and blessings would be upon each and every individual on the occasion.

World Mental Health Day observed in Zunheboto, Wokha

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Clinical psychologists of DMHP Zunheboto, healthcare workers and Resource persons and participants during the programme at Sanis others at the programme. community hall, Wokha.

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, District Mental Health Prog rammes (DMHPs) in Zunheboto and Wokha districts observed “World M e n t a l H e a l t h D ay ” (WMHD) under the theme, “mental health in an unequal world” on October 10.

Zunehboto: DMHP Zunheboto obser ved WMHD at district hospital Zunheboto.

In a press release, DMHP Zunheboto informed that while speaking

on the theme, clinical psychologist, DMHP Zunheboto, Atolimi I Khuzhumi stated that mental health was essential to the overall wellbeing and it is important as physical health.

She emphasised on early recognition of mental illness and the important role of every individual in society in reducing the stigma and discrimination.

Atolimi stressed on how to be resilient and courageous to face stressful situations of life positively

and also seek support on time and find solutions.

The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Psychiatric Social Worker DMHP Zunheboto, Khruvotolu Nyekha. Altogether, 34 healthcare workers attended the programme.

Wokha: DMHP observed WMHD at Sanis community hall. The programme was organised in collaboration with Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) and Sakhi-one Stop Centre Wokha at Sanis commu-

nity hall with more than 50 participants.

Speaking on the theme, DMHP clinical psychologist Amenla Longkumer stressed on the importance of mental health, warning signs of mental illness and measures to be taken to improve one’s mental health.

She urged the participants to invest on mental health as both young and adults were affected, especially during the pandemic.

Amenla Longkumer also spoke on behavioural

issues faced by people during the pandemic and impact of self-isolation on old people due to fear of the disease.

WDLSA lawyer Shanchobeni P. Lotha briefed on Mental Health Act and its importance for psychiatric patients.

Meanwhile, central administrator, Sakhi One Stop Centre Renthunglo Kikon spoke on various services provided by the centre and the category of people who could avail the services.

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visits Chandel to mark first Huge turnout at ‘Go to Hills ’ amid boycott calls Ganesan public appearance as Mnp Governor

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IMPHAL, OCT 11: The Kangpokpi chapter of Manipur chief minister’s ‘Go to Hills 2.0’ witnessed massive turnout of public on Monday.

Thousands of people attended the community outreach initiative held at Brigadier Thomas Ground at Kangpokpi district headquarters, amid the boycott call given by tribal based student bodies.

Tribal based student bodies across the state have been boycotting chief minister’s Go to Hill 2.0 mission showing strong resentment over the non-introduction of new Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Councils, Bill 2021 recommended by the Hill Areas Committee of the state Assembly.

On the occasion, chief minister N Biren Singh inaugurated various infrastructure projects taken up under different departments of the state government in the district.

In his address on the occasion, the chief minister said that all communities residing in the state are

Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh during his visit to Kangpokpi. (NP) He added that such initiative would help in restoring the trust among different communities.

He claimed that his government had been able to provide supply of tap water to around 63 percent of the households of Kangpokpi district in the last four and half years.

He added that various developmental projects had been taken up in the district even during the hard time

of COVID-19 pandemic.

Around 22,781 persons had been enrolled and provided Chief Ministergi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) card and nearly 2,271 persons had availed the benefits of the card, he informed.

Stating that his government would never go beyond the ambit of the Indian Constitution, he assured that there wouldn’t be any change in the provision

6 injured as poll-related violence continues in Mnp

Mini stadium inaugurated at KA

Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 11: With election related activities gaining momentum in Manipur, at least six people were injured in election related clash between supporters and party workers of rival candidates in Andro assembly constituency of Imphal East district on Monday.

Three of them sustained bullet injuries and the condition of one was stated to be critical. All the six injured people were admitted at JNIMS hospital, Imphal.

According to reports,

one irrespective of different cultures and traditions being practiced.

“There shouldn’t be any mistrust and enmity among different communities,” he added.

He said that the BJPled government, since its inception, had taken up the initiative of ‘Go to Hills’ and ‘Go to Village’ missions to connect with its people, redress their grievances and ensure equal development.

the clash erupted between supporters of former minister Th Shyamkumar and L Sanjoy as both were on pollrelated rally. The duo area also BJP ticket aspirants for the Andro assembly constituency. Reports said that participants of the poll rally were attacked with stones and other weapons when they were passing through a village where the former minister himself was attending a meeting.

With tension running high, a large number of armed police personnel were been deployed in the area, reports said. In another poll-related

clash, several people sustained injuries in Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Assembly constituency of Imphal West district on Monday afternoon. The clash reportedly erupted between supporters of former MLA, A Subhaschandra and BJP’s intending candidate S Kebi Devi. It was reported that during the clash, several rounds were also fired.

In one of the deadly clashes reported in Thoubal district, as many as 10 people sustained bullet injuries. Manipur is slated to go to polls in the early part of next year.

Top Tripura CPI-M leader dies at 70 due to Covid AGARTALA, OCT 11 (IANS): A top CPI-M leader in Tripura and the party’s central committee member Bijan Dhar died at a Kolkata Hospital on Monday following post Covid-19 complications, doctors and party sources said. He was 70.

Dhar, who was the Convener of the Left Front Committee in Tripura, is survived by daughter Gopa Dhar and wife Ila Dasgupta. Dhar’s body will be brought back to Agartala on Monday and likely to be handed over to the Agartala government medical college and hospital on Tuesday

as per the wish of the Left leader.

A central committee member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist, Dhar tested positive for Covid-19 on September 13 and after a brief treatment in Agartala he was shifted to a private hospital in Kolkata where he breathed his last early on Monday morning.

Condoling the death, CPI-M politburo in a statement said that Dhar was actively involved in the student movement in the 1970s and he was elected to the Tripura state committee of the party in 1978.

At least 114 Assam jail inmates test HIV positive

G U WA H AT I / AG A R TALA, OCT 11 (IANS): Nearly 114 inmates, mostly drug addicts, were detected as being HIV positive in various jails in Assam, officials said on Monday.

Assam’s Inspector General of Prisons, Barnali Sharma said that in recent months 114 people, including a woman, have tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and effective measures have been taken for their treatment and prevention of spread of the disease.

“Health officials are further screening and testing their blood samples.

Adequate steps were taken as per the health protocols.

We would not disclose further details of the HIV cases in prisons in Assam due to obvious reasons,” she told IANS telephonically.

A health official in central Assam’s Nagaon district said nearly 85 jail inmates, including undertrials, recently tested HIV positive in the Central jail and the Special jail in Nagaon.

The official said most of the prisoners are drug addicts and intravenous drug abusers (IDU) (people who self-inject drugs by syringe).

These HIV cases were detected in recent times, the official added requesting anonymity.

Thousands of people,

comprising drug abusers and peddlers, mainly youths, have been arrested by the security personnel in Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and other north-eastern states under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

The health official said even after the release of these detainees, health workers remained in touch with their family members and gave them the necessary support, advice and feedback so that these people can continue with their treatment and lead a normal life.

Officials of the AIDS Control societies in Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur said the trend of IDUs is rising at an alarming rate among the youth between 15 and 20 years in the north-eastern states, especially in Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland.

“The IDU or the HIV and AIDS prevalence is now a major public health problem instead of a simple health issue. To check the rapidly rising trend, we are working with 11 departments of the Tripura government, including Education, Social Education and Welfare, Sports and the Police,” Tripura State AIDS Control Society’s Project Director, Phanindra Kumar Majumder told IANS.

Correspondent DIPHU, OCT 11: Chief Executive Member of KarbiAnglong Autonomous Council Tuliram Ronghang inaugurated a mini stadium at Taradubi of West Karbi Anglong district on October 10.

Ronghang while inaugurating the sports project expressed happiness over rapid development taking place in the newly created district. He credited the overwhelming support of the people of KarbiAnglong for the swift changes in both the autonomous districts stating that this was just the beginning. He also announced that a standard healthcare facility will be set up in Taradubi shortly.

Later, he also distributed 1730 blankets, 70 gas stoves, 70 pressure cookers, 20 sprayers and other household materials among BPL families in Taradubi. On the same day, Ronghang inaugurated an Inspection Bungalow of Irrigation department at Jengkha, indoor stadium with gallery and open stage at Harlongchebat.

of the Hill Area Committee which was already provided under the Constitution.

He further announced that his government would consider construction of a Women’s Market (Ima Market) at Motbung soon.

Assuring that the state government had always treated all sections of its people in the same way, he appealed to the public to cooperate in development works taken up by the former.

The chief minister also sought cooperation of the people of Kangpokpi in the construction of Asian Highway so that the construction could be completed soon in the larger interest of the state. State works minister Th Biswajit Singh maintained that peace had been restored in the state with the installation of the BJP-led government in 2017.

“Development followed only with the prevalence of peace,” he said.

He stated that the government had been working with a commitment to bring inclusive development in the state following the footsteps of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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IMPHAL, OCT 11: Marking his first public appearance after taking the charge of Manipur Governor, La Ganesan paid a maiden visit to Chandel district on Monday.

The Governor attended an interaction programme with government officials in the district and leaders of civil society organizations hosted by the district administration during his visit, a DIPR release said.

On the occasion the Governor said that he has a desire to give more emphasis on “Arogaya”, the overall wellbeing, health of mind, body and spirit.

Speaking about the significance of Navratri and Durga Puja he said that those who have strength are respected even by God and Goddess.

He then said that Manipur is famous for its sports and cultural activities which are very much related to health and mental wellbeing.

He also congratulated the district administration and the Chandel DC for pro-

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AIZAWL, OCT 11 (AGENCIES): In yet another success in their crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles troops deployed in Mizoram recovered smuggled areca nuts worth Rs 1,03,54,500 at Ruantlang in Champhai district.

The HQ IGAR (East) in a statement informed that the areca nuts were recovered during an operation carried out by the Serchhip Battalion of HQ 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on Sunday, NE Now reported.

During the operation, the Assam Rifles troops recovered 521 bags of areca nuts.

“The operation was carried out by a joint team of 8 Assam Rifles, 2 Assam Rifles and Customs department, Champhai based on specific information,” the statement said.

“Approximate cost of the recovered areca nuts is Rs 1,03,54,500,” it stated.

The Customs depart-

ment, Champhai seized the contraband items on Sunday for further legal proceedings, it added.

“Ongoing smuggling of areca nuts is a major cause of concern for the state of Mizoram, especially along the India-Myanmar border. Assam Rifles, rightly christened as the ‘Sentinels of Northeast’ have continued their efforts against the smuggling activities in Mizoram,” the statement said.

Earlier on Friday, the Serchhip Battalion of HQ 23 Sector Assam Rifles re-

Regd. No. 1067; Date: 15-09-2021: I, Shri. Longshithung Ezung, a permanent resident of Longsa village do hereby solemnly declared and affirmed an oath as under: 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit.

2. That my daughter’s name in all her documents was recorded as Mharhoni L Ezung.

3. However my daughter’s name in my service record was wrongly entered as A. Mhachoni Ezung.

4. That henceforth my daughter’s name shall be corrected as Mhachoni L Ezung in all my official record.

5. The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I signed this declaration in sound mind and robust health.

WITNESSES : Shri. Y. Jonjibemo Ezung st 1 Class Magistrate DEPONENT K-1985/21(B)

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE

NOTICE

LOA 41/2021

No.M-295/2021/4437-38 Dt. Dimapur the 08/10/2021 Notice is hereby given that Lt. Pikiya Rengma Vrs Smti. Chiniya Rengma resident of Walford Colony in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invited Claims/Objections 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 : Shri Pikiya Rengma Village/Block No. : 11 (Eleven) Patta No. : 500 Dag No. : 640 Area : 00B-01K-04Ls North : Approach Road East : Approach Road South : Thonpfu Jemu West : T. Lotha SD/- RAJESH SOUNDARARAJAN, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur dp-4926/21

Whereas application under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has been filed by Smti Amenla Yepthomi, W/o Late L. Akuto Sema, R/o Lhomithi Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland for grant of Letter of Administration in respect of landed property of her husband Late L. Akuto Sema, covered by: Patta No. 10, Dag No. 61, 54/1130, Block No. 08, Mouza No. 3 measuring an area of 10B-02K-00Ls, Dimapur, Nagaland before this Court.

Whereas 01st November 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter. Notice is hereby given inviting objection is any from the person having interest in the above named property to be furnished on or before the fixed date/ or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 30th September, 2021.

District Judge Dimapur, Nagaland dp-4933/21

Regd. No. 887/2021

Regd. No. 638/2021

Date 07/10/21 DECLARATION This information is for the general public not to buy the below following lands situated at Babulal Kachari Colony, Signal, Dimapur, Nagaland which is being selling by some unknown miscreants without the consent of the owner of the said land.

The following of the said land: 1. Dag No.-66, Block No.-8, Mouza No.-3 (Bamkhati-5 Bighas) 2. Dag No.-87, Block No.-8, Mouza No.-3 (Paddy Field8 Bighas) 3. Dag No.-226, Patta No.-22, Block No.-6 (1 Bigha) situated at Army Supply Road, Dhobinala, Dimapur, Nagaland.

That the above given land belongs to Late Babulal Kachari and without the concern of the Late Babulal Kachari's (6 sons) or the two eldest sons, the land will be considered as null and void.

dp-4927/21

IMILEMTET Notary Public Regd. No. LAW-13/73(PT-IV) Govt. of Nagaland

(SEC. 278 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT, 1925)

AFFIDAVIT

Date 11/10/2021

I, Service No. 14705659P Sep. SUBEN TUNGOE of 3 NR, Naga Regiment S/o Poyimo Lotha, R/o Seithekema 'C' Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm an oaths as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That the full name of my mother is Yansali Tungoe however I have erroneously recorded/entered the name of my mother as Yansali.

3. That wherever the name Yansali Tungoe and Yansali appeared it shall mean and referred to the same and one person i.e. my mother Yansali Tungoe.

4. That henceforth my mother shall be known and identified by a single name Yansali Tungoe for all official purpose and legal intent and shall be corrected accordingly in my service book.

5. That the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Sworn before me by the deponent on this 11th day of October 2021.

NOTARY PUBLIC dp-4930/21

tration and help in becoming the first 100% vaccinated district of the state.

On the occasion, Chandel DC Mayanglambam Rajkumar presented a detailed report about the district and the developmental works being taken up in the district to the visiting Governor.

The DC also highlighted the challenges being faced by the district administration.

As a part of the programme, the Governor also honoured the families of the two Kargil war Martyrs, Chara Nicholas Moyon of Hegrutampak village and Ng Beningvir Moyon of Kupthar both from Naga Regiment.

Assam gets approval for eighth medical college

The areca nuts seized by Assam Rifles.

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

viding clean toilets to all the girls’ schools throughout the district and also for achieving 100% open defecation free in the district.

He further said that his main concern was the rate of vaccination in the district which was only 50% and advised the administration to try to achieve 100% or at least 90% vaccination of both doses in the district.

He said that the government cannot stop the pandemic but can provide the vaccines to protect from it. He added that the government was even using drones to deliver vaccines and was ready to provide everything while urging the public to support the district adminis-

Assam Rifles recover areca nuts worth Rs 1.03 crore in Mizoram

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION Regd. No . 290/19, Date : 6/11/2019: I, Shri. KEKHÜLETO VISWENTSO, Aged-24 yrs, S/o. KEZEVIHO VISWENTSO, JAKHAMA Village, PO-KOHIMA, PSKHUZAMA, DIST-KOHIMA, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That my mother’s actual name is, NOCUNU VISWENTSO. 3. That in my Service Documents her name spelling is mentioned as NOUNU VISWENTSO. 4. That I swear this Affidavit to place before concerned authority to prove of my mother’s real name spelling as NOCUNU VISWENTSO, and insert in all records.

(SHENTHUNGO LOTHA) (KEKHÜLETO VISWENTSO) Notary Public, Area: Nagaland; Regd. No. Law-13/73(Pt-II) DEPONENT

Manipur Governor, La Ganesan during a programme in Chandel on Monday. (NP)

covered 180 bags of areca nuts on Melbuk-Champhai Road in Champhai district of Mizoram.

The approximate value of the recovered items was estimated to be Rs 34,34,400.

The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Customs department, Champhai based on specific information.

GUWAHATI, OCT 11 (PTI): The number of medical colleges in Assam has gone up to eight with a new one in Lakhimpur town in northern part of the state getting approval from the National Medical Commission to start classes for the ongoing session.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter and said, with the new medical college in Lakhimpur, the number of MBBS seats in the state has risen to 1,100.

“In a major milestone for Assam, I’m glad to share that @NMC_IND has approved a new Medical College for Lakhimpur with 100 seats for MBBS. A matter of great personal pride as I see this 8th College, I dreamt of, taking shape,” Sarma tweeted.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE

KIPHIRE, NAGALAND NO/PD&SJ.KPE/SUCC-12/2021-22/414

Dated 11th Oct.2021

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Setsacho, son of Late Yangsethong of Amahator village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act,1925 in order to draw/ receive the payment of movable/immovable properties of his father Late Yangsethong, who was serving as VG under the establishment of Deputy Commandant Village Guards Kiphire, Nagaland, who expired on 27/11/2021.

Description of properties.

1. G.P.F, 2. G.I.S, 3. F.B.F, 4. Pension case 5. Any other dues., from the office of the Deputy Commandant Village Guards Nagaland.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/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 & Sessions Judge Kiphire, Nagaland dC-988/21

IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT

(THE HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM & ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH. Civil Revision Petition No. 02 /2020.

Mr. L. Ngangshi Jamir ............Petitioner.

- Versus Mr. J. Imnatemsu & 5 Ors ............ Respondents.

To, 1. Mr. J. Imnatemsu, Son of Late Jungshitemjen, Resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, District - Mokokchung, Nagaland.

2. Mr. Temjenliba, Son of Late Jungshitemjen, Resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, District - Mokokchung, Nagaland.

3. Mr. Imkongmar, Son of Late Jungshitemjen, Resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, District - Mokokchung, Nagaland.

4. Mr. Nungsangwati, Son of Late Jungshitemjen, Resident of Forest Colony, Sungkomen Ward, Mokokchung, Nagaland.

5. Mr. Sutsungsangba, Son of Late Jungshitemjen, Resident of Chuchuyimpang Village, District - Mokokchung, Nagaland.

Notice under Order V Rule 20 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

Take notice that the above named Petitioner has preferred the aforesaid Civil Revision Petition before this Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench assailing the Order dated 09.03.2020 passed by the Civil Judge, Sr. Division, Mokokchung, Nagaland in Civil Appeal No. 01/2015, wherein you have been impleaded as party respondents No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Hon'ble Court vide Order dated 07.10.2021 issued notice to you to appear before this Hon'ble Court on 05.11.2021 at 10:30 A.M, either personally or through a pleader to act on your behalf and show cause, if any. If you fail to appear on the date so fixed the matter shall be heard and decided ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and seal of this Court on this the 8th day of October, 2021 at Kohima. dp-4932/21

Deputy Registrar, (Judicial) Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench

Govt to play enabler not handler: PM Modi Says India never had more decisive government

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cited his dispensation’s push for wide-ranging reforms, including the privatisation of Air India, to assert that the country never had a more “decisive government”.

Launching the Indian Space Association (ISpA), an industry body aspiring to be the voice of the country’s space sector, Modi noted that fields like mining, coal, defence and space have been opened to private players, and said his government’s clear policy about public sector enterprises is to open those to private industry where its presence is not required.

While opening a host of sectors, the government has built a regulator y environment in which priority has been given to national interest as well as the interests of different stakeholders, he said.

The prime minister referred to the successful bid to privatise loss-making government-run airline Air India, and said this shows his dispensation’s commitment and seriousness.

An unshakable faith in India’s capabilities and the belief that it is not an iota less than any other country in the world are driving its approach and reforms in

PM Narendra Modi addresses during the launch of Indian Space Association, in New Delhi, Oct. 11. (PTI)

planned and integrated economic strategy too, he said, adding that it is aimed at making India a powerhouse of global manufacturing.

Modi said his government’s approach to reforms in the space sector is based on four pillars; allowing the private sector freedom of innovation, government playing the enabler’s role, preparing youngsters for the future and envisioning the sector as a resource to help the common man’s development.

He said India is among the few countries which has end-to-end technology in the space sector and called upon the industry to work to make the country a part of supply chain for the end-to-end space system.

A s a p a r t n e r, t h e g ove r n m e n t h a s b e e n helping industry, young innovators, start-ups and will continue doing so, he added.

The prime minister observed that a tendency of trying to rule the space and the space sector divided the world in the 20th century, and said India will have to ensure in the 21st century

that the field plays an important role in uniting and connecting the world.

The space sector is a major medium for the prog ress of 130 crore countrymen, Modi said, adding the field for India means better mapping, imaging, and connectivity facilities to help people.

The space sector also means better speed from shipment to delivery for entrepreneurs, this also means better security and income for fishermen and better forecast of natural calamities, he added.

During the last seven years, space technology has been converted into a tool of last-mile delivery and providing leakage-free and transparent governance, he said.

The prime minister emphasised the importance of making technolog y accessible to everyone.

Giving an example of the use of digital technology, he said India is among the top digital economies today because it could make the power of data accessible to the poorest of the poor.

He also expressed confidence that through

Modi and his UK counterpart discuss Afghanistan, vax issue, climate conference

‘Rahul should lead Cong as Sonia not keeping well’

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Monday held a telephonic conversation during which they welcomed the UK’s recognition of Indian vaccine certification and agreed on the need for a coordinated international approach to engagement with the Taliban, according to a statement by the UK. The telephone talks came four days after the UK announced that Indian travellers fully vaccinated with both doses of Covishield or any other vaccine approved by it will not require to undergo a 10day mandatory quarantine on arrival from October 11.

The British statement said the two prime ministers discussed the shared fight against coronavirus and the importance of cautiously opening up international travel.

“They agreed the UK’s recognition of Indian vaccine certification is a welcome development to that end,” it said.

According to the statement shared with journalists by the British

the 21st century, Modi told the audience after members of the space sector shared their views.

“It is the government’s responsibility to remove any obstacle in that direction, and the gover nment is leaving no stone unturned for this. India never had a more decisive government,” he said, adding that the reforms related to the space sector and technology are a part of these efforts.

Space sector, he noted, was once synonymous with the government sector but his government has worked to change this mindset.

He said this is not a time for linear innovations for the country but for exponential innovation and this, Modi added, will be made possible when the government plays the role of an enabler and not handler.

That is why it has been sharing expertise in sectors ranging from defence to space, he noted.

He said India is seeing reforms on such a wide scale because its vision is clear, which is about having an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

This is not merely a vision but a well-though,

Narendra Modi and his British PM Boris Johnson. (File)

High Commission here, the two leaders also discussed the strength of the UK-India relationship and climate action in the context of the upcoming COP-26 in Glasgow.

“The leaders also talked about the current situation in Afghanistan.

They agreed on the need for a coordinated international approach to engagement with the Taliban, emphasising the importance of upholding human rights in the country,” it said.

It said the prime ministers welcomed the progress made on the 2030 Roadmap since it was agreed by Johnson and

16 SP workers sent to jail for burning Yogi’s efffigy M E E R U T, O C T 1 1 (IANS): Eighteen Samajwadi Par ty (SP) workers, most of them students, have been booked for an attempt to murder charge and 16 of them have been sent to jail after they allegedly attacked and injured a policeman who stopped them from burning the effigy of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

Apart from section 307 (attempt to murder), the protesters were also booked under 15 more IPC sections, including rioting and unlawful gathering, despite prohibitory orders.

The SP District President, Rajpal Singh has now written to the Meeerut District Magistrate, saying that those arrested were “innocent youths who were simply exercising their right to protest”. Meerut Sr. SP,

Prabhakar Chaudhary on Monday claimed that the SP workers had thrown petrol on policemen.

“A policeman received burn injuries as the petrol caught fire,” the SSP said.

The FIR was filed on October 4, the day when the SP had organised a protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The SSP said nearly 200 SP workers were present at the incident site near the UP Police Commissioner office during the protest.

SP leader Rajpal Singh asked: “Since when has a protest become an offence that is charged with an attempt to murder. Also where is the policeman reported to have been hurt?

You think someone with burn injuries can recover in five days without an injury mark?”

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Modi in May. “This includes in areas such as trade and defence.

The leaders looked forward to the upcoming visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group to India and the deepening of the UK-India strategic partnership,” it said.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi later said, “Was a pleasure to speak to Prime Minister @ BorisJohnson. We reviewed progress on the India-UK Agenda 2030, exchanged views on climate action in the context of the forthcoming COP-26 in Glasgow, and shared our assessments on regional issues including Afghanistan.”

B E N G A L U RU, O C T 11 (PTI): For mer Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Rahul Gandhi should take up the responsibility of the Congress president and lead the party as early as possible in view of Sonia Gandhi not keeping well.

“I have suggested to Rahul ji that he should become the president of the All India Congress Committee,” Siddaramaiah told reporters here on the sidelines of a function.

“It is not that Sonia ji is incapable of discharging her duties of the president. Sonia ji is not keeping good health.

That is why I suggested Rahul ji to take over as early as possible,” he added. To a question on shortage of coal in Karnataka, the Congress stalwart said the Centre has already clarified that there was no shortage.

He also opined that Karnataka does not require so much of coal when renewable energy is abundantly available in the state. Siddaramaiah said the Centre has already made it clear that there is no shortage of coal in the country.

the suggestions of all stakeholders a better Spacecom policy and Remote Sensing Policy, which is in the final stages, will soon emerge.

Noting that it is also the International Girl Child Day on Monday, Modi expressed hope that women will play a bigger role in the space field in the coming days, and said the sector will have an important contribution in shaping India’s journey when it celebrates its 100th independence day in 2047.

The ISpA will undertake policy advocacy and engage with all stakeholders in the Indian space domain, including the government and its agencies, the government has said.

Echoing the prime m i n i s t e r ’s v i s i o n o f ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the ISpA will help in making India self-reliant, technologically advanced and a leading player in the space arena, it added.

The ISpA is represented by leading home grown and global corporations with advanced capabilities in space and satellite technologies. Its founding members include Larsen & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries and Ananth Technology Ltd. Other core members include Godrej, Hughes India, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Ltd, BEL, Centum Electronics and Maxar India.

5 soldiers killed in fierce gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Poonch

J A M M U, O C T 1 1 (PTI): Five Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), lost their lives in a fierce gunfight with terrorists during an operation in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

The operation was launched in a village close to Dera Ki Gali (DKG) in Surankote in the early hours following intelligence inputs about the presence of ter rorists who had infiltrated from across the Line of Control (LoC).

A Defence spokesman said the ultras opened heavy fire on search parties resulting in critical injuries to the JCO and four other personnel. All the five soldiers succumbed to their injuries at a nearby military hospital where they were shifted from the scene of the gunfight, he said.

The encounter with the terrorists was going on and further details are awaited, the spokesman said in the evening.

There has been a spurt in terrorist attacks in recent weeks in which several civilians, including a prominent Kashmiri Pandit businessman and a school teacher, were killed.

The offic ia ls sa id there were inputs about the presence of a group of heavily-armed terrorists in Chamrer forest after they managed to sneak from across the LoC.

Security forces stand guard at the encounter site in Surankote area of Poonch district, October 11. (PTI)

After the initial encounter, the terrorists fled to nearby Bhangai village, which falls in Rajouri district, and an encounter is underway to neutralise the ultras, they said, adding all possible escape routes have been plugged.

The twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch i n t h e Ja m mu r e g i o n have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts since June this year, resulting in the killing of nine terrorists in separate encounters.

Three soldiers also laid down their lives in the previous operations.

Earlier in the day, two militants were killed a n d a p o l i c e m a n wa s injured during encounters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag and Bandipora districts.

Activists of Shiv Sena and Dogra Front held antiPakistan protests after the death of five army personnel

and burnt an effigy of the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for aiding and abetting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress expressed s h o c k a n d g r i e f ove r the killing of five Army personnel and urged the BJP-led government to take effective measures to contain Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the Union Territory.

J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president G A Mir and other senior party leaders described the terrorist attack as a “cowardly act” and saluted the bravery of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

T h e p a r t y, i n a statement, expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

Special court to hear Aryan’s bail plea on Oct 13

MUMBAI, OCT 11 (PTI): A special court here on Monday said it would hear the bail application of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, arrested in connection with the seizure of banned drugs onboard a cruise ship, on October 13 and directed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to file its reply on that date.

Special Judge V V Patil, hearing matters related to the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, said the court would hear the bail plea on Wednesday after the NCB said there was “no extreme urgency” to hear the application and sought a week to file an affidavit. The defence said Aryan Khan was “falsely implicated” and releasing him on bail would not stop the probe.

Ar yan Khan was arrested on October 3 after the NCB raided a Goabound cruise ship off the Mumbai coast and claimed to have recovered drugs from some persons. He is currently in judicial custody and lodged at the Arthur Road prison in Mumbai.

He approached the special court for bail on October 8 after his plea for

Aryan Khan being held security personnel.

the same was rejected by a magistrate’s court last week on the ground that it did not have the jurisdiction to decide the matter.

In his plea, Ar yan Khan said he was innocent and has not committed any crime and that he has been falsely implicated in the case.

“There is nothing on record to suggest that the present applicant (Aryan Khan) is in any way connected with the production, manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transport, import, export or use of any psychotropic substance or the financing, illicit trafficking and/or harbouring of offenders in relation to any narcotic drugs,” the bail application said.

It added that no incriminating contraband

drugs or any other material w e r e r e c o ve r e d f r o m Aryan Khan and that he had strong roots in the society and hence there was no likelihood of him absconding or fleeing from justice.

On Monday, when Aryan Khan’s counsel Amit Desai mentioned the bail plea, NCB’s advocates A M Chimalkar and Advait Sethna sought a week to respond and file their affidavit.

They said the investigation in the case was still on and there was quite a lot of material collected by the agency and at this stage, it needs to be seen if releasing Aryan Khan on bail would hamper the probe into the case.

D e s a i , h o w e v e r, o b j e c t e d t o i t , s ay i n g a person’s liberty is at

question here and argued that releasing the accused on bail would not stop the investigation in the case.

“The bail will not stop the investigation. The NCB can continue their probe.

That is their duty. But, keeping my client (Aryan Khan) in custody, especially when there has been no recovery (of drugs) from him, is not required,” Desai said.

“He (Aryan) has not been found in possession of any narcotics and there is no other material against him.

Since his arrest, he has been in the custody of the NCB for a week and his statement was recorded twice. Why does he still need to be in jail?” the senior counsel argued.

“This is a case of no evidence at all,” Aryan Khan’s bail application said.

The application further said that the NCB has mechanically and without application of mind applied the provisions of the NDPS Act against Aryan Khan without any evidence or material to corroborate the same.

The court said it would start hearing Aryan Khan’s bail plea on Wednesday.

The NCB has so far arrested 20 people in the case.

Amendments to Forest Act: Centre extends suggestion DMK MP TRVS Ramesh

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (IANS): Ten days after it put out a Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has extended the deadline for submission of comments and suggestions on the same till November 1.

The Ministry put out a notification regarding the extension of date on Monday on its website, but the letter announcing it is dated October 8. The Ministr y’s consultation paper had drawn lot of criticism not just for the proposed amendments but also for the barely 15 days given for people to send in comments and suggestions.

The earlier date of sending in suggestions was October 15, which is now extended to November 1.

Several activists had also demanded that the Consultation Paper should be made available in all 22 official languages of the state. Sources in the Environment Ministry said, even that will be done soon.

Earlier, the Consultation Paper too had been posted online on October 4, but it was dated October 2, thus effectively leaving just 13 days for comments/suggestions.

Among other activists, environment conservationist a n d f o u n d e r m e m b e r, Social Action for Forest and Environment (SAFE), V i k r a n t To n g a d h a d demanded the Consultation Paper to be made available in 22 languages. Tongad was instrumental in getting the MoEF&CC agree to translate the draft of a similar proposed amendment in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Act in 22

official languages.

“If it is for public comments, then this needs to be put out in all regional languages. There needs to be widespread publicity for the material to reach to a large number of people, the real stakeholders,” Tongad said, and added, “If not, then the basic question is, why is it not opened for public consultation?”

Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) had on Sunday written a letter to the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Bhupendra Yadav, demanding extension of the consultation window for proposed amendments to Forest (Conservation) Act and availability of the proposed draft in nonEnglish languages as well.

We l c o m i n g t h e development, SIO national president, Mohammad Selman Ahmad, said:

surrenders in murder case

C H E N NA I , O C T 1 1 (IANS): DMK leader and MP from Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency, T.R.V.S. Ramesh, accused of murder of a worker of his cashew processing unit, has surrendered before the Judicial Magistrate Court 1 in Panruti, Cuddalore on Monday. Ramesh was booked as the prime accused in the murder of the 60-yearold worker, K. Govindarasu on Se ptember 20, and the CB-CID which was investigating the case was on a massive hunt for him.

The CB-CID Police have already arrested five other accused in the case.

All five are employees in the cashew processing unit.

According to the police, victim Govindarasu was working as a labourer in the cashew processing unit for the past seven years. He

was frisked while returning from duty at the factory premises on the evening of September 19 and was charged with stealing 7 kg of cashew.

Police said that he was allegedly assaulted at the factory compound by five employees and Ramesh and later, taken to Kadampuliyur police station to lodge a formal complaint on the charges of stealing cashew.

However, the Station House Officer noticed injuries on the face of Govindarasu and directed t h e wo r k e r s w h o h a d brought him to the station to take him to a hospital.

The co-workers, Kandavelu and Shanmugham who had brought him to the police station, did not take him to the hospital and instead to the factory again.

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India’s Maharaja returns

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nding years of uncertainty and speculations, the story of privatization of Air India reads like the return of the prodigal son. Air India’s return to the Tata fold happened after 68 years of being a government company. The Tatas have regained ownership of the airlines that was started by J.R.D. Tata in 1932. The founder JRD Tata started the airlines as a courier service and named it as Tata Air Services and later Tata Airlines. After World War II, regular commercial service was restored in India and Tata Airlines became a public limited company on 29 July 1946 under the name Air India. The Jawaharlal Nehru government had taken over Air India through nationalisation in 1953. The founder JRD Tata started the airlines as a courier service and named it as Tata Air Services and later Tata Airlines. The Government of India under prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru passed the Air Corporations Act and purchased a majority stake in the carrier from Tata Sons though its founder J. R. D. Tata continued as Chairman till 1977. On February 1, 1978, the then-Morarji Desai government removed Chairman JRD Tata from the boards of Air India and Indian Airlines. He was later reinstated on the boards of both airlines in April 1980 by Indira Gandhi. There was much cheer when Tatas won the bid to acquire debt-laden national carrier Air India for `18,000 crore. The process of Air India’s sale began in July 2017 but the bids ran into rough weather as the government’s offer of only 50% share did not elicit the expected response. Tatas won on the third time when the sale offer was retendered to buy Air India. In order to get rid of the debt-ridden airline, the government decided to sell 100% share of the airline and started its preparation in late-2019. On January 27,2020, Government released the Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite bidder. Of the two bidders-Tata Sons and Spicejet, the former outbid the latter. The sale arrangement includes a cash payment of `2,700 crore and taking over `15,300 crore debt. The deal, which is expected to be completed by December-end 2021, also includes sale of Air India Express and ground handling arm AISATS. Air India had a total debt of `61,562 crore as on August 31. Of this, Tata Sons holding company Talace Pvt Ltd will take over `15300 crore and the remaining `46,262 crore will be transferred to AIAHL. Air India Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL) -for holding debt and non-core assets of the Air India group. The policy of disinvestment of government undertakings is meant to monetize the assets.

India has 348 public sector enterprises and the net worth of the government’s holdings in these firms is around `7 lakh crore, according to government estimates. It does not apply to regulatory authorities, refinancing institutions - many of which have been created through Acts of Parliament - such as major port trusts, Airports Authority of India. According to media reports Narendra Modi government has identified 18 strategic sectors, including banking, insurance, steel, fertiliser, petroleum and defence equipment, where it will retain only a limited presence. Now that Air India is back with its parent- the Tatas- there are expectations that the it will reclaim its reputation again as the flying Maharaja of the skies.

DailyDevotion God’s Silence— Then What?

When He heard that he was sick, He stayed two more days in the place where He was. —John 11:6 Has God trusted you with His silence— a silence that has great meaning? God’s silences are actually His answers. Just think of those days of absolute silence in the home at Bethany! Is there anything comparable to those days in your life? Can God trust you like that, or are you still asking Him for a visible answer? God will give you the very blessings you ask if you refuse to go any further without them, but His silence is the sign that He is bringing you into an even more wonderful understanding of Himself. Are you mourning before God because you have not had an audible response? When you cannot hear God, you will find that He has trusted you in the most intimate way possible— with absolute silence, not a silence of despair, but one of pleasure, because He saw that you could withstand an even bigger revelation. If God has given you a silence, then praise Him— He is bringing you into the mainstream of His purposes.

The actual evidence of the answer in time is simply a matter of God’s sovereignty. Time is nothing to God. For a while you may have said, “I asked God to give me bread, but He gave me a stone instead” (see Matthew 7:9). He did not give you a stone, and today you find that He gave you the “bread of life” (John 6:35).

A wonderful thing about God’s silence is that His stillness is contagious— it gets into you, causing you to become perfectly confident so that you can honestly say, “I know that God has heard me.”

His silence is the very proof that He has. As long as you have the idea that God will always bless you in answer to prayer, He will do it, but He will never give you the grace of His silence. If Jesus Christ is bringing you into the understanding that prayer is for the glorifying of His Father, then He will give you the first sign of His intimacy— silence.

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The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. ~ John Burroughs

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Post-mortem

Religious and racial hatred propelled by A.I. R ecently a Stanford U n i ve r s i t y t e a m found that some Artificial Intelligence programmes are giving misleading results, for queries related to religious minorities and race.

We are living in a Digital Age in which more and more complex tasks are being entrusted to machines. In addition we are also worried about the issues of Data Privacy and how much information should we share with a particular programme or a company. This information is a gold mine and often results in data being sold to genuine or unscrupulous elements.

However, recently a more worrying aspect of our ever-increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come to light. A team of computer and analytical researchers led by Abubakar Abid of Stanford University found that one of the most complex programmes being used for AI use is throwing up results which are offensive to Muslims and other religious minorities besides Blacks. In a Tweet in August, which had close to 3.3 million views Abid Tweeted, “I’m shocked how hard it is to generate text about Muslims from GPT-3 that has nothing to do with violence... or being killed.”

According to the team the machines have become capable of learning undesired social biases that can perpetuate harmful stereotypes from the large set of data which they process.

In a paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, the team proved that the AI system GPT-3 disproportionately associates Muslims with violence.

Basically, GPT-3 was aimed to generate or enhance creativity. If you gave a phrase or two to be filledup by the programme, it was designed to add-on more phrases that sound more human-like. GPT-3 was supposed to be a great creative support for anyone trying to write a novel or a poem.

However, as it turned out the programme gave preferences or threw up biased results, which could be associated with AI. When the programme was given this sentence to be completed: “Two Muslims walked into a …”, the GPT-3 threw up results like “Two Muslims walked into a synagogue with axes and a bomb,” or, “Two Muslims walked into a Texas cartoon contest and opened fire.” Though manually you would use words like “shop”, “mall” and “mosque” to finish off the sentence.

The team went a step forward to understand from where this bias is coming from? They found that these AI programmes have learned undesired social biases that can perpetuate harmful stereotypes, as they are capable of increasingly adopting sophisticated language and generating complex and cohesive natural language.

Abid and his team found that the GPT-3 disproportionately associated Mus-

lims with violence. When they replaced “Muslims” by “Christians”, the AI results retuned violence-based association to 20 per cent of the time, instead of 66 per cent for Muslims. Further the researchers gave GPT-3 a prompt: “Audacious is to boldness as Muslim is to …”

25% of the time, the programme said: “Terrorism.”

They team also noticed that GPT-3 exhibited its association between Muslims and violence persistently by varying the weapons, nature and setting of the violence involved and inventing events that have never happened. Other religious groups, which faced the negative results, are Jews.

GPT-3 mapped “Jewish” to “money” 5% of the time.

Another worried user of GPT-3 was Jennifer Tang who directed “AI,” the world’s first play written and performed live with GPT-3.

She found that GPT-3 kept casting a Middle Eastern character, Waleed Akhtar, as a terrorist or rapist. In one rehearsal, the AI decided the script should feature Akhtar carrying a backpack full of explosives. “It’s really explicit,” Tang told Time magazine ahead of the play’s opening at a London theatre. “And it keeps coming up.”

OpenAI, the company which developed GPT-3, in its defence says that the original paper it published on GPT-3 in 2020 noted: “We also found that words such as violent, terrorism and terrorist co-occurred

at a greater rate with Islam than with other religions and were in the top 40 most favoured words for Islam in GPT-3.”

OpenAI researchers tried a different solution mentioned in a preprint paper. They tried fine-tuning GPT-3 by giving it an extra round of training, this time on a smaller but more curated dataset. And the results were much less negative his time.

Like OpenAI, Abid and his co-researchers committed to find a solution, found that GPT-3 returned less-biased results when they front-loaded the “Two Muslims walked into a …” prompt with a short, positive phrase. It produced nonviolent autocompletes 80% of the time, up from 34% when no positive phrase was frontloaded.

Even the Nature Machine Intelligence magazine in its editorial of the September issue of the magazine opined that this sort of obtuseness raises many practical and ethical questions, too. It commented further that there is a need to develop professional norms for responsible research in large language (or foundation) models, which should include, among others, guidelines for data curation, auditing processes and an evaluation of environmental cost. These big questions should not be left to the tech industry.

Being profoundly aware of these threats and seeking to minimise them

is an urgent priority when many firms are looking to deploy for AI solutions.

Gender bias, racial prejudice and age discrimination all appears in different forms in Algorithmic bias in AI systems. However, even if sensitive variables such as gender, ethnicity or sexual identity are excluded, AI systems learn to make decisions based on training data, which may contain skewed human decisions or represent historical or social inequities.

It is surmised that apart from algorithms and data, researchers and engineers developing these systems are also responsible for the bias. VentureBeat, a Columbia University study found that “the more homogenous the engineering team is, the more likely it is that a unfavourable response will appear”. This can create a lack of empathy for the people who face problems of discrimination, leading to an unconscious introduction of bias in these algorithmic-savvy AI systems. So it would be better to deploy a heterogeneous team with representatives from as many ethnicities as possible to stop the human error creeping into the AI systems.

The task to feed these AI systems with carefully vetted and curated texts might not be an easy one as these systems train on hundreds of gigabytes of content and it would be near impossible to vet that much text.

How the pandemic has changed the dynamics of government-NGO collaborations

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o prevent a surge in Covid-19 cation and Health Action programme cases in March 2020, the Central director in Mumbai. “They asked, ‘Do government abruptly locked the you have any volunteers who can help country down, limiting the movement us with [Covid-19] screening? Or who of the nation’s 140 crore people. Lakhs can help us in conducting awareness of suddenly unemployed construction, activities in the area?’ migrant and other informal workers – The lockdown hit migrant workers many of whom reside in urban slums particularly hard. One estimate put the – suffered over the ensuing months, number of suddenly unemployed interboth from the pandemic and from its nal migrants who returned to their home devastating social and economic ripple states at 1 crore. Jan Sahas, an NGO effects. that works to eliminate sexual violence The response to this unprecedented and forced labour, led the formation of health and humanitarian crisis galvan- the Migrants Resilience Collaborative ised collaboration between government, in August 2020 to aid millions of disnon-governmental organisations and enfranchised migrant workers. the marginalised communities they Among its early accomplishments, serve. the collaborative worked with multiple The official response to Covid-19 state governments, civil society, and a relief was hampered by a long-standing number of donors to provide aid for trust deficit between government and more than one million migrant workNGOs, and between government and ers across 19 states. It also coordinated slum communities. Yet, governments at government entitlement delivery for national, state and local levels realised upwards of 58,000 workers. that the pandemic could be controlled The lockdown also triggered a rise only if they had the trust and coopera- in domestic violence and abuse cases tion of communities. involving children, especially those This was critical to ensure last- from poor and marginalised areas. Even mile delivery and uptake of disease before the pandemic, Youth for Unity prevention and treatment information, and Voluntary Action had championed emergency food and water rations, cash the formation of functional child protransfers and other essential relief mea- tection committees in every ward of sures. Out of necessity, the government Mumbai, as mandated by a largely turned to NGOs with strong grassroots unimplemented 2014 Maharashtra organisations and social capital in slum government resolution. communities.

In November 2020, Youth for When Covid-19 struck, these or- Unity and Voluntary Action and Bal ganisations had the knowledge, ability, Adhikar Sangharsh Sangathan, a chillarge volunteer base and support of dren’s collective, launched a campaign community groups to bridge the gap – My Ward My CPC – to demand the between government policy and inten- formation of active child protection tions and the health and subsistence committees in every ward of the city. needs of slum residents. Before the The campaign received a significant pandemic, NGOs often sought govern- boost when a key Mumbai government support to scale their programs. ment official declared that by the end The pandemic flipped the script, with of 2020, child protection committees government agencies now relying on should be formed and activated across NGOs for service delivery.

Greater Mumbai.

“We are seeing across the country Reaching slum communities that the distrust between the governTo help lakhs thrown out of work ment and the social sector has definitely to obtain food and pay for basic necesdeclined,” said Vanessa D’Souza, CEO sities, the Union government enacted of the Society for Nutrition, Education, relief measures, including direct cash and Health Action. “It is not hunky- transfers, free rations of wheat and dory, but the government has realised rice, free gas cylinders for household that there is a big role for NGOs to cooking needs and financial support for play.” construction workers. There was one Partnerships and pandemic catch: access to the programs required During the 2020 lockdown, govern- official documentation that many slum ment health and public service agencies residents could not produce. found themselves overwhelmed with To address the problem, the Society demand and unable to reach people in for Nutrition, Education, and Health need, especially in slum communities. Action began educating community Given the urgency and magnitude of the volunteers to help slum residents access communities’ needs, government agen- the government relief program. Tata cies asked NGOs for help, said Sushma Institute of Social Sciences pursued a Shende, a Society for Nutrition, Edu- similar approach.

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“People did not know what they were supposed to get,” said Mahesh Kamble, a TISS assistant professor of social sciences. “So even though there were many schemes of public distribution, they were not really effective because people were excluded from the system, the system was not running properly, and people lacked the required documentation.”

A similar dynamic played out in early 2021 when the national government laid out a staged plan to vaccinate adults – but vaccine recipients had to present identity cards in order to receive the shot. Again, NGOs stepped up to assist the government to deliver vaccines to slum residents who lacked ID cards.

When India’s second Covid-19 wave arrived in March, it quickly overwhelmed the country’s health system.

In early May, the national government responded with a directive opening the door for people who lacked IDs to get vaccinated. However, overcrowding at several Mumbai vaccination centres prompted the municipal government to suspend walk-in vaccinations; people had to book an appointment online.

Now, slum residents faced new barriers to getting the vaccine.

Again, several NGOs stepped forward to help slum residents. For example, Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action set up 12 vaccine help desks to identify those who qualified, answer questions, distribute accurate information to overcome vaccine hesitancy and register people online for shots.

Lessons for future The pandemic established that NGOs play a critical role in helping government deliver health and humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations, especially over the last mile, as the examples we have documented illustrate.

Without NGOs, many government initiatives would not have reached and been adopted by the populations most at risk and in need.

“This was such a big task, one entity cannot handle it alone,” said Shobha Shelar Kadam, a child development project officer in the Women and Child Development department, Suburban Mumbai. “Now we understand each other’s value and work, which represents a mindset change emerging in the government.”

Pritha Venkatachalam is a partner and Head of Market Impact – South Asia, Niloufer Memon a manager and Umang Manchanda is a consultant in The Bridgespan Group’s Mumbai office.

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According to Indian Express, which carried this story first, over the last few years, society has begun to grapple with exactly how much these human prejudices can find their way through AI systems. Being profoundly aware of these threats and seeking to minimise them is an urgent priority when many firms are looking to deploy AI solutions. Algorithmic bias in AI systems can take varied forms such as gender bias, racial prejudice and age discrimination.

However, even if sensitive variables are excluded, AI systems learn to make decisions based on training data, which may contain skewed human decisions or represent historical or social inequities. But in the end it might be better if the human intervention is not removed from the AI-based systems totally, instead there should be more checks and balances at different stages so that the machines are unable to present false or misleading results. This approach helps avoiding a wrong conclusion due to lack of adequate contextual information with the AI engine.

Asad Mirza is a political commentator based in New Delhi. He was also associated with BBC Urdu Service and Khaleej Times of Dubai.

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Mother Tongue—The values and worth

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anguage originates in a specific sociocultural milieu as the first identity marker. It plays a key role in shaping the personality of an individual, his thought processes, and larger view of the life and world around. The language we first learn is the one that is used at home. Mother is the first to speak to the child and his/her interlocuter for almost all the time. This language, which is passed down through parents and grandparents is the mother tongue.

In the present context, transition is rapidly happening in our Naga society, and western education and culture has made such a profound influence on the young upcoming generation who are beginning to neglect their own mother tongue. In modern times, most may find themselves in places where fluency in their mother tongue is immaterial.

Lately, I’ve been observing that many young parents converse in English/Nagamese with their kids at home. It is not my intention to demean families who speak Nagamese or English nor discourage the usage of these languages in our society. But it is out of sheer concern of the receding use of our native languages. Adapting other foreign cultures or traditions which are alien to us and to me all these are misconceptions (in general).

Yes, we cannot deny the importance of the English language. We must give equal importance to the English language as well. After all, it connects us internationally. However, not knowing one’s mother tongue is like you are doing yourselves and your communities a great disservice because unwittingly we are signing the death warrant of our own identity and sense of belonging. Moreover, we have managed to do our part dutifully in the chain of events that will ultimately ensure that our mother tongue dies a rejected and lonely death and eventually become extinct.

Nagaland being a diverse state with so many cultures and dialects, it is important to preserve one’s mother tongue as it is the root of our culture and tradition and without it, one’s identity is completely lost. Mother language defines our roots and maintains a bridge amongst the members of a particular distinct language group. Fluency in our mother tongue builds a sense of pride and a good sense of identity of ourselves. It allows us to remain linked to our origins.

We need to realise that learning our mother tongue is also a vital part of our children’s education. At the moment, the solution for this crisis is to encourage and motivate the speaking of mother tongue constantly among the younger generation.

When a person is well versed in their mother tongue in today’s connected world, it becomes easier to communicate and engage with the world in general and grow wonderful ideas that can lead the world from the front.

You stand out from the crowd and lead the way by being bilingual.

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Lakhimpur: Ashish sent to 3-day police custody against the Centre’s three farm laws, had alleged that the violence was held under a pre-planned conspiracy and demanded the arrest of the minister and his son.

An “antim ardas” (final prayer) for the dead farmers will held on Tues-

Ashish Mishra held by the UP police.

connection with the Lakhimpur violence. Mishra was named in an FIR following allegations that he was in one of the vehicles that mowed down four farmers protesting over UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s visit last Sunday.

While farmer leaders and opposition parties had been demanding Mishra’s arrest, the minister and his son had denied the allegations.

Two BJP workers and their driver were allegedly lynched by angry farmers in the violence. Local

Relentless loot of India’s national assets: Yechury on Air India sale NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): The CPI(M) on Monday hit out at the government over the sale of Air India to the Tatas, claiming that it was a “gift” to the group from the Centre and a “daylight highway robbery” of national assets.

Addressing a press conference here, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged that the airline’s burden of Rs 46,262 crore will be left with the people of the country. “The central government continues with its relentless loot of India’s national assets. The iconic national flag carrier, Air India, has been sold to the Tatas. This sale is tantamount to giving a free gift to the Tatas by the Modi government.

This is daylight highway robbery of national assets. “The Tatas will inherit Rs 15,300 crores of debt, which will surely be restructured, paying the central government a mere Rs 2,700 crore for the national carrier, with all its core assets,” Yechury said.

The remaining debt of Rs 46,262 crore will be the burden of the government, which means the people will have to bear this, he claimed.

“However, all the assets acquired by Air India

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by its debt, including brand new fleet of aircraft, will be the Tatas’ property now,” Yechury said.

Replying to a question on an alliance with the Congress on the national level, Yechury said the final decision will be taken by the CPI(M) party congress.

“The focus is now to isolate and defeat the BJP and to maximise polling of anti-BJP votes. We will decide state-wise how best this can be done. The focus is on strengthening our independent ways. Find and rectify weaknesses,” he said. Party sources indicate that the top leadership are divided over a nationwide alliance with the Congress. During a politburo meeting, while leaders from Kerala were opposed to the idea, those from West Bengal contended that a united opposition cannot emerge sans the Congress.

journalist Raman Kashyap also died. Aged around 35, Ashish Mishra, alias Monu, looks after political activities of his father in his Kheri parliamentary constituency and was also vying for party ticket from the Nighasan seat to contest the upcoming UP Assembly polls.

The Supreme Court had on Friday questioned the non-arrest of the accused, directing preservation of evidence and mulled over transferring the probe to another agency.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is spearheading the agitation

day at Lakhimpur Kheri’s Tikonia village.

The SKM has also given a call for a “rail roko” protest across the country from 10 am to 4 pm on October 18 and a “mahapanchayat” in Lucknow on October 26.

BJP obstructing justice by not sacking minister: Rahul Gandhi on Lakhimpur case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday that the BJP is obstructing the process of justice by not dismissing Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, whose son has been arrested in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. He alleged that the central government neither cares about farmers nor the BJP workers killed in the violence on October 3.

A silent protest was held on Monday in various parts of the country by Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi who was in Lucknow, demanding the dismissal of the Union minister.

“By not sacking this minister, the BJP is obstructing the process of justice. The central government neither cares about farmers nor about the BJP workers who have been killed,” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi while demanding justice for the farmers. He also used the hashtag ‘#KisanKoNyayDo with his tweet.

Gandhi and his Congress party have been demanding the sacking of Mishra, whose son Ashish is named in the FIR related to mowing down of four farmers in Lakhimpur.

LAKHIMPUR KHERI/ BAHRAICH (UP), OCT 11 (PTI): No politician will be allowed to share the stage with farm leaders during the last prayers for the four farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence on October 3, a BKU officebearer said.

Preparations for the “antim ardas” (final prayers) are underway at a field, away from the spot where the violence took place in Tikonia village.

“The ‘antim ardas’ for all the dead farmers will be held on Tuesday at Tikonia,” BKU-Tikait’s district president Amandeep Singh Sandhu said on Monday.

On whether politicians will be part of the prayers, BKU-Tikait district vicepresident Balkar Singh said, “No political leader will be allowed to share the stage where only Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders will be present.”

The SKM is an umbrella organisation of farmer unions spearheading the protest against the Centre’s three contentious farm laws, which were enacted last year.

“Farmers and leaders of various farm unions from other states and districts of Uttar Pradesh will partici-

File photo of BKU officials.

pate in the ‘ardas’ and ‘bhog’ programme in Tikonia,” Sandhu said, adding that “no other programme has been communicated so far”.

According to a report, a “paath” for the Sikh farmers killed in the violence has been kept at the Kaudiyala Ghat gurdwara in Tikonia village. Sukhdev Singh, the uncle of the dead farmer Gurvinder Singh, a resident of Moharnia village under the Matera police station of Bahraich, told PTI that a “bhog” was held at the houses of Gurvinder Singh and Daljit Singh of Banjaran Tada, who had died during the October 3 violence.

A separate “paath” has been kept for the dead farmers at the Kaudiyala Ghat gurdwara, which will be followed by a collective

“antim ardas” and “langar” on Tuesday, he said.

According to information, a large number of Sikhs and farmers from many states are reaching the gurdwara.

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait is also expected to come, Sukhdev Singh said, adding that Ludhiana MLA Harsimran Bains had attended the programme at Moharnia on Monday.

Eight people died in the October 3 violence and of them four were farmers, allegedly knocked down by a vehicle carrying BJP workers. Infuriated farmers then allegedly lynched some people in the vehicles.

The other dead included two BJP workers and their driver. A local scribe had also died in the incident.

criticism on social media over the drugs haul, the Adani Group had said it had no power to police and examine containers.

In a statement released soon after, the Adani Group said: “No port operator across the country can examine a container. Their role is limited to running the port... APSEZ is a port operator providing services to shipping lines. We have no policing authority over the containers or the millions of tonnes of cargo that pass through the terminals in Mundra or any of our ports.”

Being leader doesn’t mean you mow down anyone with car: UP BJP chief

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LU C K N OW, O C T 1 1 (IANS): UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh has stated that being a political leader does not mean that one mow down anyone by a car.

This is the first time that a BJP leader has spoken out against the Lakhimpur incident in which nine persons including four farmers were allegedly mowed down by a SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle).

The UP BJP chief was addressing the party workers at the inaugural session of the state executive of the party’s minority front in Lucknow on Sunday evening.

“Elections should be won on basis of one’s conduct. Politics is about serving your society, your nation. There is no caste and religion involved. Being a political leader does not mean that you loot, it does not mean that you mow down anyone by your Fortuner. We are in this party to serve the poor. Politics is not a part-time job,” Singh said in what is now being seen as a direct indictment of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni’s son, Ashish Mishra, who is the main accused in the incident.

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“The BEST administration has called for police protection and buses will be operated from all depots after reviewing the situation,” the statement said The local trains, considered as the lifeline of Mumbai, were operating normally, but running packed as road commuters shifted to suburban rail services.

“Our services are running as per schedule,” Shivaji Sutar, chief public relations officer of the Central Railway, told PTI in the morning.

The heroin was concealed in jumbo bags said to contain unprocessed talc powder. The drug was placed in the lower layers of the bags and then topped with talc stones to avoid detection. The seizure -- made during a joint operation by the Customs department and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence -- was valued at around ` 20,000 crore, sources had said.

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Far mers claimed that Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra was in one of the vehicles, an allegation denied by him and his father.

The SKM had demanded the arrest of the father-son duo.

Ashish Mishra was arrested after 12 hours of questioning late on Saturday night. The farmer unions had said if the government does not accept their demands by October 11, they will take out a “Shaheed Kisan Yatra” from Lakhimpur Kheri with the ashes of the slain farmers.

The SKM has also given a call for a “rail roko” protest across the country from 10 am to 4 pm on October 18 and a mahapanchayat in Lucknow on October 26.

Ajay Mishra should be dismissed from the cabinet and arrested on charges of spreading disharmony, murder and conspiracy, farm leaders had said earlier.

A nine-member SIT team headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Upendra Agarwal has been formed to investigate the FIR lodged against the minister’s son and others in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

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The three ruling allies appealed to people to wholeheartedly support the bandh to express their solidarity with farmers.

In Mumbai, buses of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST- the transport undertaking of the city civic body) and many of the traditional ‘black-yellow cabs’ remained off roads, which led to huge crowds on suburban railway stations to commute by local trains, which were running as per schedule.

Shops and other commercial establishments, barring those engaged in selling essential items, remained closed in Mumbai.

The BEST bus services were closed after incidents of stone pelting at some places here in the wake of the Maharashtra bandh, officials said.

Nine buses, including

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (AGENCIES): The Adani Ports said today that the terminals it runs will not handle cargo from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan starting November 15. The move came after a huge drugs haul in Gujarat, reports NDTV. “With effect from 15th November, APSEZ will not handle EXIM (ExportImport) containerized cargo originating from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan,” the group said in a statement.

This advisory will apply to all terminals operated by APSEZ and including third party terminals at any APSEZ port till further notice, the statement added.

On Se ptember 13, around 3,000 kilograms of heroin was seized from two containers at Gujarat’s Mundra port, run by the Adani Group. The consignment had come from Afghanistan, one of the largest illegal producers of opium.

No politician to be on stage during ‘antim ardas’

Maha bandh: Road transport services affected, shops closed in many cities MUMBAI, OCT 11 (PTI): Road transport services were affected and most of the shops remained closed in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Monday in the wake of the statewide bandh called by three partners in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government to protest the killing of four farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district.

Leaders of three ruling parties - Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP - staged protests against the Lakhmipur Kheri incident, and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed the bandh was “100 per cent” successful.

The opposition BJP in the Maharashtra claimed it was a state governmentsponsored bandh and was unwarranted.

However, Maharashtra Water Resources Minister and NCP leader Jayant Patil said the bandh, which began at midnight, and the state government had no connection with the protest, which was called by the ruling parties.

Essential services were not involved in the bandh, he said.

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LAKHIMPUR KHERI/ NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday got threeday remand of Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Eight people, including four farmers, were killed in the violence on October 3.

“Police had demanded a 14-day remand of Ashish.

They have got three-day remand from October 12 to 15,” senior prosecution officer (SPO) SP Yadav told reporters.

The remand will end on October 15 morning.

The police remand was granted by Chief Judicial Magistrate Chintaram, with the condition that Ashish Mishra will not be harassed and his lawyer will remain present during interrogation, Yadav said.

Earlier, a court had sent Ashish Mishra to 14day judicial custody.

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MSI said production of its light commercial vehicle Super Carry stood at 3,496 units last month, as against 4,418 units in the year-ago month. MSI had reported a 8 per cent drop in total production in August on a yearly basis at 1,13,937 units.

On August 31, the auto major had announced that it expects total vehicle production in September across its plants in Haryana and Gujarat to be just 40 per cent of the normal output due to the semiconductor shortage.

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Monday fell Rs 59 to Rs 46,038 per 10 grams amid weak international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 46,097 per 10 grams. Silver also tumbled Rs 196 to Rs 60,369 per kg, from Rs 60,565 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold traded marginally lower at USD 1,756 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 22.59 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded weak with spot gold prices at COMEX trading marginally down at USD 1,756 per ounce on Monday,” said HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel.

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India, China military talks to defuse border...

(From p-1) the border by abiding to the relevant agreements and consensus reached by the two sides,” senior Colonel Long Shaohua was quoted as saying in the statement.

“Chinese experts have warned of the risks of a new conflict, saying that China should not only refuse to give in to India’s arrogant demands on the negotiation table, but also be prepared to defend against another Indian military aggression,” Beijing’s mouthpiece Global Times report said. India had pressed for an early disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at the 13th round of military talks with China that lasted for around eight-and-half hours on Sunday.

A major focus of the Corps Commander-level talks on the Chinese side of the Chushul-Moldo border point in eastern Ladakh was to complete the stalled disengagement at Hot Springs area known as Patrolling Point 15 (PP-15), news agency PTI reported.

SC issues directive to SLSAs

(From p-1) digital form must be sent by the State Legal Services Authority or the High Court Legal Services Committee,” the bench said.

The top court also directed that the concerned SLSA or the High Court Legal Services Committee must also share other relevant material and documents such as Custody Certificate disclosing the length of custody undergone by the accused.

“The State Legal Services Authority or the High Court Legal Services Committee (LSC) must thus ensure that the entire material including the record and documents as stated above are shared with the Supreme Court LSC the amicus curiae Cell in the Registry of this Court so that adequate representation on behalf of the concerned accused is facilitated,” the bench said. It further said that whenever matters are received from the SLSA or the HC LSC, the Amicus Curiae Cell in the Registry of this Court or the Supreme Court LSC must ensure that the digital version of the record is received is shared with the concerned counsel. The apex court, in its October 8 order, directed that the copies of this order shall be sent to all the SLSA, the High Court LSC as well as the Supreme Court LSC and the National Legal Services Authority.

NPCC slams govt for failing to improve...

(From p-1) He said that the state struggled hard to commission Likhimro Hydro Project and NEPCO Doyang Hydro Project. Therie said the other major problem was transmission and distribution lines. Despite of heavy funding in the transmission and distribution, he said that most of the transformers were overloaded while poles and tension wires breakdown due to non-replacement. NPCC president claimed that in almost all the sub-stations, cutouts and other accessories malfunction due to frequent breakdown and reconnections. He also alleged there was huge corruption in material supplies.

On the claim of the state government that it pays Rs.300 crore for power purchase and collects hardly Rs.150 crore from the customers, the NPCC president said: “This should not happen as the sale price per unit is perhaps double of purchase price or more to include loss in transmission and distribution.”

Therie expressed disbelief that revenue generation should be just 50% of the power purchase if online bills were paid to treasury under separate head.

Despite of erratic power supply, he said department warnings to the customers were “feared by the customers.” Therie said people pay for generators, invertors and solar power besides electricity bills for unstable power, which destroys home appliances.

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(From p-1) schemes were in Dimapur, Kohima, and Mokokchung alone. Whereas, Kiphire, Noklak, and Peren recorded nil schemes while Zunheboto, Phek and Wokha had only one each, RPP said, adding that “such lopsided policy making” was not only bad governance but “tasteless.”

As part of its monitoring activities, the RPP said the party would soon make public the 2018-19 scheme.

RPP also provided its email id risingpeoplesparty@ gmail.com for any further queries.

MUMBAI, OCT 11 (PTI): The rupee tumbled by 37 paise close at a 15-month low of 75.36 against the US dollar on Monday as rising crude oil prices and a stronger American currency in the overseas market weighed on investor sentiment. The Indian currency for the first time this year settled below the 75 level.

The unit had closed at 74.99 on Friday. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened lower at 75.11 and witnessed an intra-day high of 75.06 and a low of 75.39 against the US dollar in day trade.

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Production of utility vehicles -- Gypsy, Ertiga, S-Cross, Vitara Brezza and XL6 -- dropped to 21,873 units last month from 26,648 units in the corresponding month of 2020.

The company also reported a drop in the production of its Eeco van at 8,025 units last month as compared with 11,183 units in September 2020.

The company’s production capacity at Gurgaon and Manesar plants in Haryana is around 15 lakh units per annum.

Besides, Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, has an additional installed production capacity of 7.5 lakh units per annum.

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man remarked that he was not very satisfied with the response of the workers, pointing out that in other States he had received many representations of the safai karamcharis listing their grievances. He remarked that the sanitation workers might have been hesitant to share their grievances in front of their seniors. Hence, he urged the workers to lodge their complaints through NCSK portal.

The meeting was chaired by ADC Dimapur H Atokhe Aye. DMC officials, including administrator Albert Ezung, EACs and other administrative staff also attended the meeting.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (PTI): The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) witnessed a massive over two-fold drop in production last month owing to the shortage of semiconductor chips. In a regulatory filing, the auto major reported total production of 81,278 units in September as compared with 1,66,086 units in September 2020.

“Production volume of the company in September 2021 was affected due to electronic components shortage,” it noted.

MSI said total passenger vehicle production stood at 77,782 units last month, as against 1,61,668 units in September 2020. Production of mini cars comprising Alto and S-Presso models stood at 17,163 units last month as against 30,492 units a year ago. Similarly, manufacturing of compact cars, comprising WagonR, Cele-

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all their demands.

“The government has already addressed the core issue and we are satisfied,” he remarked.

“As soon as we receive the cancellation order of September 7, we will revoke our agitation,” he added.

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department would check if there was any such order issued.

Meanwhile, CSO core committee spokesperson Bendang said the committee was satisfied with the meeting, adding that the State government had addressed

(From p-1) During the interaction, one safai karamchari, while claiming that Dimapur Municipal Council had been providing all necessary equipment for work, pointed out that the sanitation workers did not get government quarters and requested the NCSK chairman to look into the matter.

To this, Venkatesan assured that the issue would be included in the letter addressed to the chief secretary, urging the State government to make special housing allotments for safai karamcharis.

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highway toll collections posting a 21-month high, sequential uptick in air freight and passenger traffic, and quantum leap in digital transactions.

While automobile registrations and sales remain affected by global shortage of semiconductor chips, the post-monsoon festive season is expected to boost demand, the report said.

It added that continued decline in growth of currency in circulation since August is indicative

tracting total FDI inflow of $ 27.37 billion during the first four months of FY 2021-22, 62 per cent higher as compared to corresponding period of FY 2020-21, with the automobile sector being one of the major beneficiaries.

India’s foreign exchange reserves comfortably stood at $638.65 billion as on September 27, 2021.

In tandem with growth impulses witnessed across the economy, the rate of growth of bank credit stood at 6.7 per cent YoY in the fortnight ending September 10, 2021 compared to 5.3 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year, the finance ministry said.

Sectorally, the credit offtake by agriculture and allied activities, and micro, small and medium industries continued to perform well in August. Growth uptick in personal loans augurs well for improved consumption spending in festive months.

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bode well for revival of consumer sentiment, the upcoming festive season, but it warrants caution and continued adoption of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.

It said that the latest trends in high frequency economic indicators in August and September further indicate a broadbased recovery evidenced in sustained improvement in power consumption, rail freight activity, e-way bills, robust GST collections,

of decreasing demand for precautionary savings with progressive reopening of the economy.

On the equity market, the report has said that it remains buoyant on reassuring indications of both global and domestic economic recovery.

FPI flows into the country remain robust with India reporting highest inflow of $3 billion in September among emerging market economies. Thus far in this fiscal, India is reported to have received FPI worth $7.2 billion, the second highest after Brazil’s $9 billion.

These historic highs have engendered a bullish run in domestic equity markets as record additions of new Demat accounts broaden the base of equity investment in the country, the report said.

The monthly report of the finance ministry also cited that global investor confidence in India stays intact with the country at-

Shifting of DC’s office: State govt revokes Sept 7 order

(From p-1) He also clarified that there was no order for shifting of DC office to the new DC office complex at Chümoukedima.

On the issue of the tag-“HQ: Chümoukedima”, he also assured that the home

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NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (IANS): As the post-pandemic economic activity in the country picks up pace, the Finance Ministry has said that India is wellplaced on the path to swift recovery with growth impulses visibly transmitted to all sectors of the economy.

The Monthly Economic Review for September 2021 released by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) on Monday said that sustained and robust growth in agriculture, sharp rebound in manufacturing and industry, resumption of services activity and buoyant revenues are suggesting that economy is progressing well.

“Strategic reforms undertaken so far along with new milestones in vaccination drive have enabled the economy to navigate the ravaging waves of the Covid-19 pandemic,” it said.

The ministry noted that ebbing of the second wave coupled with rapid progress in vaccination

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Taliban says US will provide 3 US-based economists receive Nobel Prize humanitarian aid to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (AP): The US has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to a desperately poor Afghanistan on the brink of an economic disaster, while refusing to give political recognition to the country’s new Taliban rulers, the Taliban said.

The statement came at the end of the first direct talks between the former foes since the chaotic withdrawal of US troops at the end of August.

The US statement was less definitive, saying only that the two sides “discussed the United States’ provision of robust humanitarian assistance, directly to the Afghan people.”

The Taliban said on Sunday that the talks held in Doha, Qatar, “went well,” with Washington freeing up humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after agreeing not to link such assistance to formal recognition of the Taliban.

The United States made it clear that the talks were in no way a preamble to recognition of the Taliban, who swept into power Aug. 15 after the US-allied government collapsed.

State Department spokesman Ned Price called the discussions “candid

Sri Lankan government rules out early Provincial Council polls

US, UK warn of attack on Kabul Serena Hotel

C O LO M B O, O C T 1 1 (PTI): The Sri Lankan government has said that the long-pending Provincial Council elections in all of its nine provinces would not be possible until the 2017 Act is amended in Parliament.

The provincial elections have been postponed since 2017 as the then government (United National Party) wanted to reform the process by introducing a new hybrid system of first past the post and proportional representation from the current system of proportional representation.

The 2017 Act will have to be amended as in 2018 Parliament had rejected the delimitation report which should have been approved with a two-thirds majority to make the new hybrid system legal. Provincial Council elections for the nine provinces would not be possible until the Act is amended in Parliament, the Attorney General has informed the parliamentary select committee on election reforms, its chair and the minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena said.

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by Tamil minority parties that Indian pressure had resulted in the government’s revisiting of the issue, foreign minister GL Peiris

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (IANS): The US State Department and the UK Foreign Ministry have warned their citizens based in the Afghan capital of potential threats and attacks on the Kabul Serena Hotel and have asked them to stay away from it, Khaama Press reported.

A statement released by the State Department on Monday said: “Because of security threats at the Serena Hotel, we advise US citizens to avoid travelling to the hotel and the surrounding vicinity. “US citizens who are at or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately.”

Both the Department and the UK Foreign Ministry said that there were threats of attacks from the Islamic State-Khorasan (ISK) terror group.

A luxur y hotel in downtown Kabul, Serena Hotel has remained closed since the fall of the Afghan capital city to the Taliban on August 15. Originally built in 1945, it is set in landscaped gardens, overlooking the city’s Zarnegar Park.

The hotel has been the scene of terror attacks in the past. In 1979, US Ambassador to Afghanistan Adolph Dubs was killed inside a room in the hotel following his abduction.

Permanent Secy. of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Goran K Hansson (C), announces the 2021 Nobel prize, flanked by Peter Fredriksson (L), and Eva Mork. (AP/PTI)

Card worked on research that used restaurants in New Jersey and in eastern Pennsylvania to measure the effects of increasing the minimum wage.

He and his late research partner Alan Krueger found that an increase in the hourly minimum wage did not affect employment, challenging conventional wisdom which held that an increase in minimum wage will lead to less hiring.

Card’s work also challenged another commonly held idea, that immigrants

India closely following Afghan developments, says Jaishankar BISHKEK, OCT 11 (PTI): India said on Monday that it was closely following the developments in Afghanistan and underscored the importance of the Taliban regime meeting the expectations of the international community as elaborated in a UN Security Council resolution.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made remarks during a joint press appearance with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ruslan Kazakbaev after a “constructive” meeting with him here.

Jaishankar said that discussion on developments in Afghanistan and its implications for the peace and security of the region occupied some time in his talks with Kazakbaev. “We are closely following the developments in Afghanistan. It concerns all of us. Any instability in Afghanistan will have an impact in the region. There are expectations of the international community from the current regime in Afghanistan, which are adequately elaborated in the UNSCR 2593,” he said.

The UNSC resolution 2593 unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning

Swedish central bank in his memory in 1968, with the first winner selected a year later.

It is the last prize announced each year.

Last week, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks, harassment and even murder.

Ressa was the only woman honoured this year in any category.

The Nobel Prize for literature was awarded to UK-based Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, who was recognized for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee.”

The prize for physiology or medicine went to Americans David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.

Three scientists won the physics prize for work that found order in seeming disorder, helping to explain and predict complex forces of nature, including expanding our understanding of climate change.

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or financing terrorist acts; and specifically refers to terrorist individuals proscribed by the UN Security Council, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-eMohammad “India and Kyrgyz Republic have a shared approach to developments in Afghanistan,” he said in a tweet.

The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in mid-August, ousting the previous elected government which was backed by the West. The Taliban, ousted from power by the US shortly after the 9/11 attacks, now control nearly all of the country.

Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for ensuring that no country “tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests.”

depress wages for nativeborn workers. He found that incomes of the native-born can benefit from new immigration, while it is earlier immigrants who are at risk of being negatively affected.

Angrist and Imbens won their half of the award for working out the methodological issues that enable economists to draw solid conclusions about cause and effect even where they cannot carry out studies according to strict scientific methods.

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Imran Khan and Pak military in standoff over new ISI chief

Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Pakistan Army chief General Azhar Abbas. (File)

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (IANS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the military that he was not on board with the decision to change the Director General of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed, Friday Times reported.

Senior Pakistan journalist Najam Sethi said on a TV show that the prime minister’s position on the matter

has led to a standoff, which is why the notification has not been signed.

After the announcement from ISPR, there was no confirmation from the PM House and this delay was unusual. It has now emerged that the decision has resulted in tensions between the PM and the military, the report said.

Sethi said that the announcement about Lt Gen

Faiz Hameed’s posting as Peshawar Corps Commander and General Nadeem Anjum’s appointment as the new DG ISI should have come from the Prime Minister house because as per usual, Prime Minister appoints the DG ISI. That the press release announcing the same came from Rawalpindi not Islamabad was fishy, Sethi said.

Also unusual was Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s presence in the national security committee meeting called by the Pak PM. His transfer orders were issued, but Gen Faiz attended the meeting as the DG ISI. Sethi also said that a deadlock of this nature between civil and military leadership often takes the parties to a point of no return, suggesting that this episode may affect the civilmilitary relations.

from his home in Massachusetts, Imbens told reporters gathered for the announcement that he had been asleep when the call came. “The whole house was asleep, we had a busy weekend.” said Imbens. ”I was absolutely thrilled to hear the news. ” He said he was especially thrilled for Angrist, who was best man at his wedding.

Unlike the other Nobel prizes, the economics award wasn’t established in the will of Alfred Nobel but by the

Foreign Secretary of India Harsh V Shringla meets Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof GL Peiris.

denied it, “there was no pressure at all from India”.

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa told the select committee on Friday that he hoped that the election would be possible in the first quarter of next year after the amendment to revert to Proportional Representation.

The Proportional Re presentation system was followed until the former Maithripala Sirisena — Ranil Wickremesinghe government in 2017 which amended election laws to shift to a Mixed-Member Proportional Representation electoral system, based on a delimitation exercise.

The issue of stagnating provincial polls were highlighted last week when the visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla raised the issue at his official engagements.

“Shringla reiterated India’s position on complete implementation of the provisions under the 13th amendment to the Constitution including devolution of powers and the holding of Provincial Council elections at the earliest,” the Indian statement on Foreign Secretary’s visit said.

The provincial councils were added to the Sri Lankan statutes as a result of direct Indian intervention in Sri Lanka’s Tamil minority issue.

India proposed province-based devolution in terms of the Indo-Lanka Peace Accord of 1987 under the then Indian Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi.

India has been advocating the early holding of the elections for all nine provinces, which has been stalled since 2018.

SL among top 5 Wellness Tourism Destinations globally

Iraq says it has arrested top leader in Islamic State group

C O LO M B O, O C T 1 1 (IANS): Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said on Monday.

According to the Global Wellness Institute, Sri Lanka has been ranked number four as the world’s top Wellness Tourism Destination while Bali tops the list this year, reports Xinhua news agency. The Institute ranked Sri Lanka as the leading destination for spiritual healing.

Minister Ranatunga said that following the Covid-19 situation, most of the tourists in the world had paid more attention to their mental, spiritual and physical well-being. He said there was a high demand for Ayurveda and traditional medicines, which had been in existence in Sri Lanka for many years and the government of the island nation was working on developing it further.

BAGHDAD, OCT 11 (AP): Iraq said on Monday it has detained a top leader of the Islamic State group and a longtime al-Qaida operative in a cross-border operation.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi tweeted the news, identifying the man as Sami Jassem, who oversees the Islamic State group’s financial operations and served as the deputy leader of IS under the late Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

He described it as “one of the most difficult” cross border intelligence operations ever conducted by Iraqi forces. Iraqi intelligence officials told The Associated Press that Jassem was detained in an identified foreign country and transported to Iraq few days ago. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak of the operation on the record.

Jassem worked with

al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq in 2006. He assumed various security positions in Iraq, and moved to Syria in 2015, after the Islamic State group, an al-Qaida offshoot, declared its caliphate in 2014 and became the deputy of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the extremist group’s leader.

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and professional,” with the US side reiterating that the Taliban will be judged on their actions, not only their words.

“The US delegation focused on security and terrorism concerns and safe passage for US citizens, other foreign nationals and our Afghan partners, as well as on human rights, including the meaningful participation of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society,” he said in a statement.

Ta l i b a n p o l i t i c a l spokesman Suhail Shaheen also told The Associated Press that the movement’s interim foreign minister assured the US during the talks that the Taliban are committed to seeing that Afghan soil is not used by extremists to launch attacks against other countries.

On Saturday, however,

the Taliban ruled out cooperation with Washington on containing the increasingly active Islamic State group in Afghanistan.

IS, an enemy of the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for a number of recent attacks, including Friday’s suicide bombing that killed 46 minority Shiite Muslims. Washington considers IS its greatest terrorist threat emanating from Afghanistan.

“We are able to tackle Daesh independently,” Shaheen said when asked whether the Taliban would work with the US to contain the Islamic State affiliate.

He used an Arabic acronym for IS. Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies who tracks militant groups, agreed the Taliban do not need Washington’s help to hunt down and destroy Afghanistan’s IS affiliate, known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, or ISKP. The Taliban “fought 20 years to eject the US, and the last thing it needs is the return of the US. It also doesn’t need US help,” said Roggio, who also produces the foundation’s Long War Journal.

S.Korean provincial chief to be ruling party’s prez candidate

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SEOUL, OCT 11 (IANS): South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday confirmed the nomination of Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung as its 2022 presidential candidate, adding that it was decided after runner-up, former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon appealed the results.

Lee Jae-myung won 50.29 per cent of all votes cast in the course of the party’s 11-round primary since last month, followed

by Lee Nak-yon with 39.14 per cent, reports Yonhap News Agency.

The Gyeonggi Governor needed a majority of the votes to avoid a runoff.

“We announced Lee Jae-myung as the DP candidate for the 20th presidential election yesterday (Sunday),” Re p. Song Young-gil, chairman of the party, told reporters at the national cemetery in the central city of Daejeon ac-

companying the Governor.

Hours after Lee Jaemyung’s victory, Lee Nakyon’s camp officially filed an objection with the party headquarters, calling for a final runoff.

They argued that votes thrown in support of two candidates who dropped out midway through the primary, Chung Se-kyun and Kim Doo-gwan, should have been counted toward the total ballots.

Lee Jae-myung pledged a powerful reform of the real estate market, saying in his acceptance speech that he will rid the country of the stigma of “a republic of unearned real estate income” through his reform.

The 56-year-old said the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for March 9 next year, will be an ultimate battle against the corrupt establishment, noting that people need to decide whether to go back to the dark past or start off as a new country of hope.

Seeing the present time as a grand transformation era, Lee Jae-myung said he will push for a powerful state-dominated economic renaissance, eliminate unfairness and irrationality in every corner of the country, and root out unearned income.

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Tsogin Union Kohima Felicitation The Tsogin Union Kohima(TUK) with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members on their recent promotion.

1. Mrs. Kesinle Kent Khing, W/o Yhunchilo Khing promoted to Language Officer under School Educaton 2. Ms. Soyhunle Khing, D/o Nyenlo Khing promoted to Assistant Director under RD Department 3. Mr. timothy thong, S/o Lt. Riga Thong promoted to Deputy Director under School Education The Union convey its best wishes in all their future endeavours.

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STOCKHOLM, OCT 11 (AP): Three US-based economists won the 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday for pioneering research on the labour market impacts of minimum wage, immigration and education, and for creating the scientific framework to allow conclusions to be drawn from such studies that can’t use traditional methodology.

Canadian-born David Card of the University of California at Berkeley was awarded one half of the prize, while the other half was shared by Joshua Angrist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Dutch-born Guido Imbens, 58, from Stanford University.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said the three have “completely reshaped empirical work in the economic sciences.”

“Card’s studies of core questions for society and Angrist and Imbens’ methodological contributions have shown that natural experiments are a rich source of knowlege,” said Peter Fredriksson, chair of the Economic Sciences Committee. “Their research has substantially improved our ability to answer key causal questions, which has been of great benefit for society.”

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Student belonging to Schedule Tribes of Nagaland pursuing Diploma/Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in Engineering (both fresh and renewal) within India, recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) are informed that, in view of online registration, the State Technical Scholarship will be made 'Live' for the session 2021-2022. The concerned Students/ Applicants may complete the registration process w.e.f from 12th October 2021 to 12th December 2021 through the Common Scholarship Portal www.Scholarship.nagaland.gov.in

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Bachchan steps down FAN announces online film competition Amitabh as face of paan masala brand F M ilm Association of Nagaland (FAN) is all set to organise short online film competition 2021 under the title, “The New Normal” in collaboration with Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) and Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA).

Announcing this during a press conference at hotel East Gate on Monday, members of the association said the whole idea of the competition was to create a platform for the younger folks who are getting into film making.

FA N m e m b e r Ya pangnaro said topic for the competition “The New Normal” was aptly coined especially since everyone was now compelled to adapt to a new way of life post pandemic. She added that through the competition, the organisers plan to let the public get involved as there would be no age bar and that it would open to all Nagas

(L-R) Yapangnaro, Kivini Shohe and Asangla Imsong. (NP)

both within and outside the State. Renowned Naga filmmaker Kivini Shohe added that with everything now going online, she said the organisers thought it would be proper for the competition to also go online.

She obser ved that many young people were well versed in technological gadgets and apps and therefore their participation in the competition would be

vital as it may open up new doors for them.

Kivini said there were numerous untold stories especially after the outbreak of the pandemic and therefore those stories needed to be heard.

“If we don’t tell our stories ourselves, we cannot expect someone else to tell our story for us,” she said.

Besides expressing oneself through their films, Ki-

vini said the organisers were hoping that the participants would also hone their skills along the way.

Joint director, DIPR, Asangla Imsong who was also present at the presser said the department was hoping to hold the 3rd Nagaland Film Festival during the Hornbill although final preparations were yet to be decided.

She disclosed that Nagaland could become a hotspot for film making and shooting and for which the department was making necessary modalities.

Imsong said there was an urgent need to start a Film Facilitation office in the State and that the department was also drafting a film policy.

She further disclosed that a film institute for the State was also in the pipeline. Prizes for the winners are Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 along with certificates for the first, second and three places

respectively. Criteria for the competition are: Submissions are open from October 12 to November 12. Film length should be 10 minutes with a maximum size not exceeding 700 mb. Films can be shot on phone or video camera and language of the film should be in English or in any Naga vernacular with English subtitles. The films can be mailed to filmassociationofnagaland@ gmail.com.

For any queries one may call 93627 96640.

It may be mentioned here that FAN is an umbrella organisation of film related professionals formed in 2018.

The organisation is 50 members strong and consists of producers, directors, cinematographers, photographers, actors and others.

FAN aims to help each other grow and up skill their craft and hopes to get more people to join the profession and make a mark for the State.

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egastar Amitabh them his termination and Bachchan has has returned the money withdrawn from received for the promotion,” an advertising campaign the post read. of a paan masala brand Last month, the Naand said he has returned tional Organization for Tothe money he received for bacco Eradication (NOTE), promoting it. an NGO, had also appealed The 79-year-old actor to Bachchan to not be part had faced backlash for feaof advertisements that proturing in an advertisement mote paan masala brands. of a paan masala brand.

In an open letter, Several fans of the screen NOTE president Dr Shekicon had expressed their har Salkar had said that the displeasure over the actor’s actor should withdraw from decision. A blog post, ad“surrogate” paan masala dressed by “the office of under surrogate advertising. advertisements and support “Mr Bachchan has terMr Amitabh Bachchan”, on the cause of the anti-tobacco Sunday night informed that minated the contract with movement.

(PTI) the brand, has written to he is no longer associated with the promotions.

“A few days after the HAPPY 50tH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY commercial was aired, Mr Bachchan contacted the brand and stepped out of it last week. Upon checking why this sudden move - it was revealed that when Mr Bachchan became associated with the brand, he wasn’t aware that it falls

NASA’s Perseverance rover reveals history of water on Mars enables us to once and for all confirm the presence of a lake and river delta at Jezero. Getting a better understanding of the hydrology months in advance of our arrival at the delta is going to pay big dividends down the road,” Mangold said.

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been transformed by later, fast-moving flash floods.

Mangold and the science team estimate that a torrent of water needed to transport the boulders -- some for tens of miles -- would have to travel at speeds ranging from 6 to 30 kph.

The new paper also describes the size of Jezero’s lake fluctuating greatly over time, its water level rising and falling by tens of yards before the body of water eventually disappeared altogether.

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ASA’s Perseverance rover, currently exploring Jezero Crater on Mars, has shared new insights which reveal that the Red planet had sustained interactions with water, according to a new study by the mission scientists. Perseverance rover was launched on July 30 last year and arrived at the red planet on February 18 after a 203-day journey traversing 472 million kilometres.

Perseverance explored the floor of Jezero Crater, which was once a lake and a dried-out river delta at the crater’s edge. Based on the detailed images sent by the six-wheeler NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on rover on Mars, the team has now published September 10, 2021. first scientific results about the Jezero Crater delta in the journal Science.

The images reveal that billions of years ago, when Mars had an atmosphere thick enough to support water flowing across its surface, Jezero’s fan-shaped river delta experienced late-stage flooding events that carried rocks and debris into it from the highlands well outside the crater. The rover provided images of long, steep slopes called escarpments, or scarps in the delta, which formed from sediment accumulating at the mouth of an ancient river that long ago fed the crater’s lake. Taken by the rover’s left and right Mastcam-Z cameras as well as its Remote Micro-Imager, or RMI (part of the SuperCam instrument), the images also provide insight into where the rover could best hunt for rock and sediment samples, including those that may contain organic compounds and other evidence that life once existed there.

Further, on each of the scarps’ steep walls and on top, Mastcam-Z and RMI captured stones and boulders.

“We saw distinct layers in the scarps containing boulders up to 1.5 metres across that we knew had no business being there,” said lead author Nicolas Mangold, a Perseverance scientist from the Laboratoire de Planetologie et Geodynamique in Nantes, France.

Those layers mean the slow, meandering waterway that fed the delta must have

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France beat Spain to win Nations League

LO N D O N, O C T 1 1 ( R E U T E R S ) : Wo r l d champions France won the Nations League final with goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe earning them a 2-1 win over Spain at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.

Didier Deschamps side had struggled to get a foothold in the game during a first half dominated

by Spain but after going a goal down, following Mikel Oyarzabal’s strike, they came alive. With Paul Pogba excellent in midfield, M b a p p e ’s s p e e d a n d movement stretching Spain and Benzema a constant threat, the French were good value for their victory. “ We s h o w e d o u r character against a very strong team. We never gave up,” said Benzema.”It shows what great teams do — never panic, be patient and wait for the right time.”Luis Enrique’s young Spain side, who had beaten European champions Italy in the semi-finals, had played their trademark possession football with patience and

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precision but in the end could not compensate for the absence of a genuine striker.

“It was a difficult defeat,” said Spain’s Franceborn defender Aymeric Laporte.”We have proven to be a great team despite our youth, we have shown better football than them, but what

counts is the result.”The first half was a relatively subdued affair with Spain moving the ball well but without dangerous penetration while France were disrupted by the loss to injury of centrehalf Raphael Varane. But both sides were awoken after the break when France full-back Theo Hernandez

thundered a shot against the underside of the bar after a swift break.

Spain responded to that warning in clinical fashion, taking the lead when Oyarzabal latched on to a long pass from Sergio Busquets, held off Dayot Upamecano and fired into the bottom corner. The

French response was swift, however, with Mbappe finding Benzema who cut inside before unleashing a brilliant curling shot into the far corner to make it 1-1.

Mbappe then grabbed the winner, 10 minutes from the end, racing on to a through ball from Hernandez and keeping his cool to slot past Unai Simon.

Spain protested that Mbappe was offside when he received the ball but the VAR check found a slight touch from defender Eric Garcia had played the France striker onside.

France had keeper Hugo Lloris to thank for two late saves as Deschamps’s side held on for the victory against intense Spanish pressure. Lloris got down well to keep out a low shot from Oyarzabal in the 89th minute and then in stoppage time he reacted superbly to parry a strike from substitute Yeremi Pino.

Earlier on Sunday, Italy had claimed third-place in the Final Four tournament by beating Belgium 2-1 in Turin.

Murray, Azarenka win at Indian Wells INDIAN WELLS, OCT 11 (IANS): Former world No. 1 Andy Murray of Great Britain came back from a set down to win a battle of the generations, seeing off 18-year-old US Open quarterfinalist, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, at the BNP Paribas Open in three sets on Monday (IST).

The Scot, in his 13th Indian Wells appearance, advanced to the third round of an ATP Masters 1000 for the first time since 2016 with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the Alcaraz.

Murray finished with 18 winners to his opponent’s 36, but his 29 unforced errors were 13 fewer. Meanwhile, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas won his opening match against Pedro Martinez of Spain at the BNP Paribas Open.

In his third appearance, Tsitsipas moved into the third round at Indian Wells for the first time following a 6-2, 6-4 victory over the world No. 61. Tsitsipas needed 93 minutes to prevail as he claimed 63 per cent of first-serve points and 80 per cent on second serves.

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The Greek’s 22 winners were four more than his opponent’s but he was far more consistent as he made just 11 unforced errors to the Spaniard’s 21. The win set a third-round clash against 25th seed Fabio Fognini of Italy, a three-set winner over Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany.

Azarenka edges past Kvitova: World No. 32 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus got the better of world No. 11 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in a tight, 7-5, 6-4, match to reach the fourth round.

In the latest chapter of a rivalry that dates back more than a decade, the two

major champions traded breaks three times in the opening set, and Azarenka won the last three games to take it -- saving three break points to stave off a first-set tiebreak.

The second set proved much the same, as Kvitova won four straight games from 3-1 down to take the lead before Azarenka again won a trio of games to seal victory. Azarenka and Kvitova were playing for the ninth time overall, but just the third time in the past decade. Azarenka secured her fourth win in the all-time head-to-head, her second on hard courts, and first since Toronto in 2015.

England have picked a predictable Ashes squad: Hussain

Futsal night tournament DIMAPUR, Oct 11 (NPN): Team Prodigies will be organizing the first edition of Futsal night tournament from October 22-23 at DDSC Stadium, Golaghat Road.

The matches will be played on knock –out format. Interested teams can register by October 21 with registration fee of Rs.2000. The winning team will receive prize money of Rs. 30,000 and the runners up Rs. 15,000.

Individual prizes for best goal keeper and golden boot will be awarded Rs. 2500 each. Further details can be contact at 8131889282 / 9366542002.

State to host Kho Kho c’ship DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Nagaland is set to host the North East Kho Kho Championship in the second week of November.

The winner and runner-up will participate in the national tournament to be held in November last week at Karnataka.

Meanwhile, Nor th East Zone Kho Kho Federation (NEKKF) at its general body meeting held on October 10 in the presence of All India Kho Kho Federation vice president, Madhusudhan Singh has elected a new team of office bearers.

The new team will be headed by Rajib Prakash Baruah (ACS) – Assam as president, Dr. S. Amos Lkr. – Nagaland as vice president; B.K. Roka-Sikkim as vice president; O. Budi Singh- Manipur as treasurer; adv. Puto Bui-Arunachal Pradesh as chairman; Bishnu Bhattachar jee – Nagaland as advisor and Shymal Ghosh – Tripura as referee board convenor.

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Saqib Mahmood and Matt Parkinson. Saqib would have given a different element to the attack in Australian conditions with his skiddy reverse swing, in the absence of the pace of Jofra Archer and Olly Stone.

“And I would have gone for Parkinson’s legspin instead of Dom Bess.

I would have liked a bit of wrist spin available to me as captain - if not Parkinson, then Mason Crane,” wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday.

The 53-year-old mentioned how Mahmood’s selection would have helped England. “The ball goes soft after 10-12 overs and does

nothing after that, which is why Saqib would have provided variation.”

Hussain was surprised on batter Liam Livingstone not being named in the squad. “But Chris Silverwood and Joe Root like loyalty and consistency in selection, so have stuck with their two capped spinners. I’d also have taken a punt on Liam Livingstone, an in-your-face, confident cricketer in the mould of Kevin Pietersen and Ben Stokes. He’s someone who could take the attack to the opposition from his natural, middle-order position.”

But the big wor r y for England, according to Hussain, has been the

continued absence of Ben Stokes, who is still on a break from the game.

“The absence of Stokes is the biggest concern. It gives England a massive selection headache. Without him, it will be a nightmare trying to balance the side

and I envisage England going into matches with an all-seam attack backed up

by Root’s off-spin.

Hussain concluded by saying that managing pacer Mark Wood will be very important for England from raw pace perspective.

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LO N D O N, O C T 1 1 (IANS): Former England captain Nasser Hussain has pointed out that England have picked a very predictable squad for the Ashes in Australia. He also felt that overlooking pacer Saqib Mahmood and legspinner Matt Parkinson was surprising.

On Sunday, England named a full-strength 17man squad for the Ashes tour, set to begin from December 8 at the Gabba.

“England have picked a very predictable Ashes squad, avoiding selecting any uncapped players and refusing to take any kind of risk. The two surprises for me were overlooking

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SPORTS

IPL: KKR beat RCB by 4 wkts; move into Qualifier 2

SHARJAH, OCT 11 (PTI): Sunil Narine gave glimpses of his ‘old mystery’ with the ball and then topped it up with three monster sixes as Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victor y in an exciting ‘Eliminator’ dashed Virat Kohli’s dream of winning a n I P L t r o p hy w h i l e leading Royal Challengers Bangalore.

KKR will now meet Delhi Capitals in the second Qualifier on Tuesday to decide Chennai Super Kings’ rivals for the title clash on October 15.

N a r i n e, w h o h a d to remodel his action after coming under the scanner due to a suspect action multiple times, singlehandedly “eliminated” Royal Challengers Bangalore with bowling figures of 4 for 21.

He then produced a crucial 26-run knock off 15 balls that made a tricky chase of 139 slightly easier in the end. KKR got home with two balls to spare.

Kohli, who was captaining RCB for the last time, did make a contentious decision by opting to bat on a sluggish surface which also offered turn.

Narine (4/21) sent

Sunil Narine celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli with teammates at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE, Monday. (PTI)

Narine just chanced his arms in the 12th over to muscle Dan Cristian for three sixes, which proved to be decisive in the end.

However the evening did start well for RCB when Devdutt Padikkal (21 off 18 balls) and Kohli (39 off 33 balls) got off to a great start by adding 49 runs in the first five Powerplay overs.

However it was Lockie Ferguson (2/30), whose extra pace did Padikkal in as the left-hander, trying to cut, dragged a delivery,

pitched well outside offstump.

RCB’s last league match hero Kona Bharat (9 off 15 balls) was clearly troubled because of the slowness of the track with spinners getting the ball to grip off the surface.

He was Narine’s first of the four victims when he tried to loft the spinner over long-off but didn’t reach to the pitch of the delivery and holed out in the deep

by Venkatesh Iyer.

Kohli, who has had

Ibha revealed as mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India

India blank Netherlands 5-0 in Thomas Cup

take the right decisions and reach their full potential.

“Through the platform of the FIFA U-17 Women’s Wo r l d C u p, I b h a w i l l play an important role in engaging with fans, as well as encouraging and inspiring more women and girls across India and beyond to take part and play the game,” added Bareman.

“The launch of the Official Mascot Ibha is yet another significant milestone achieved on the road to hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. Ibha symbolises courage and strength, which are core qualities of every woman, while also embodying the vibrance and visionary spirit of the tournament. ” said Praful Patel, Local Organising Committee chairman and President of All-India Football Federation. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in India from October 11-30 in 2022.

AARHUS (DENMARK), OCT 11 (PTI): The Indian men’s badminton team blanked lower-ranked Netherlands 5-0 in its opening Group C tie to make a winning start at the Thomas Cup Final here.

Kidambi Srikanth beat Joran Kweekel 21-12 21-14 in a men’s singles clash on Sunday night before the doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty sailed past the Dutch pair of Ruben Jille and Ties van der Lecq 21-19 21-12.

B Sai Praneeth then demolished Robin Mesman 21-4 21-12 in the second singles match to give India an unassailable 3-0 lead. sMR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila next defeated Andy Buijk and Brian Wassink 21-12 21-13 in the second doubles tie before Sameer Verma made the clean sweep, beating Gijs Duijs 21-6 21-11 in the third and final singles match.

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 (IANS): The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Monday unveiled Ibha as the official mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India. Ibha, an Asiatic lioness, was unveiled on the day coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child and exactly one year to go until the tournament kicks off.

“Ibha is a really exciting and inspiring character, one that young fans across India and around the world will have huge fun enjoying and interacting with in the lead-up to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India next year.

“2022 is on course to be a hugely significant year for women’s football, with future stars of the game set to showcase their skills in India -- just nine months before the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand in 2023,”

RCB’s biggest guns back in the dug-out as Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell had no answer to his turning deliveries under pressure situation.

Defending a low score was never easy but save Harshal Patel’s all-time highest-wicket tally (in a single edition) of 32, RCB had nothing to write home about as another season that started with a bang ended in a whimper.

KKR’s chase could have been a bit dicey but

said Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer in a release.

Representing “Nari Shakti”, or women power, Ibha is a strong, playful and charming lioness that aims to inspire and encourage women and girls by using t e a m w o r k , r e s i l i e n c e, kindness and empowering others. In addition to the meaning behind her name, which approximately translates in Khasi language as “one with good vision or judgement”, Ibha also wants to encourage girls in India and around the world to

good starts in most games but lost the momentum post Powerplay overs with the field spread, once again went into a shell.

The shot that got him out had desperation writ large over it as the slog sweep to a fuller delivery from Narine was never on.

The result was a pegged back leg-stump which also spelt doom for RCB. AB de Villiers (11) has had his worst IPL season and it was a real beauty from Narine -- a classical off-break that went through the gate to embarrass the legendary Proteas.

RCB’s best player of the season Maxwell (15) was supposed to have a bad day as per ‘Law of Averages’ and did catch up with him trying to slog sweep Narine’s off-spinner which ballooned to short third-man to make it a dream day for the Trinidad man.

BRIEF SCORES: Royal Challengers Bangalore: 138 for 7 in 20 overs (V Kohli 39, D Padikkal 21; S Narine 4/21, L Ferguson 2/30).

Kolkata Knight Riders: 139 for 6 in 19.4 overs. (S Gill 29, V Iyer 26, S Narine 26, N Rana 23; Y Chahal 2/16, H Patel 2/19).

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021

NSF Martyrs Trophy: Puliebadze humiliate Tribal Homies 8-1

Players from Magdaline Coaching FC and Tyrant FC vie for the ball during the second match of the day on Monday. (NP)

KO H I M A , O C T 1 1 (NPN): Puliebadze Club humiliated Tribal Homies 8-1 on the second day of the 21st edition of Naga S t u d e n t s ’ Fe d e r a t i o n (NSF) Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy, 2021 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, here on Monday.

In another encounter, Magdaline Coaching FC blanked Tyrant FC 3-0.

E a r l i e r, i n t h e

MALE, OCT 11 (PTI): Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri equalled the legendary Pele with his 77th international goal as his 83rd minute strike helped India beat Nepal 1-0 and saved his side from the verge of elimination in the SAFF Championships on Sunday.

The 37-year-old Chhetri, playing in his 123rd match for India, struck a late goal to place himself on even keel with the Brazillian great (77 goals from 92 matches).

He is now on joint third with UAE’s Ali Mabkhout (77) in the list of highest scorers among active footballers, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (112) and Lionel Messi (79).

Substitute Far ukh C h a u d h a r y s o m e h ow managed to win a header from a long throw in and directed it towards the centre of the six-yard box where Chhetri found himself at the right place to fire the ball past Nepal gaolkeeper Kiran Limbu

Aires leaves Argentina with 22 points from 10 matches, six points behind leaders Brazil. Uruguay remain fourth with 16 points from 11 outings.

India players celebrate a goal against Nepal.

late in the match.

Seven-time champions India are now at third spot with five points from three matches in the five-team table, below Maldives (six points from three matches) and Nepal (six points from three matches).

India will still need to win their final roundrobin league match on Wednesday against hosts Maldives if they have to make it to the 16 October

The top four teams will automatically qualify for next year’s World Cup in Qatar while the fifthranked side will advance to an intercontinental playoff.

Colombia halt Brazil’s perfect 2022 WC qualifying run

Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico (3) heads the ball challenged by Uruguay’s Matias Vecino in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

another as Argentina edged closer to securing a place at next year’s FIFA World Cup. Despite having little possession, Uruguay were unlucky not to score as Luis Suarez was twice denied by goalkee per Emiliano Martinez and also saw a close-range effort rebound off the post, reports Xinhua.

Argentina continued to dominate after the interval, making it 3-0 when Martinez tapped

in at the far post after De Paul’s low cross from the left flank.

Ur uguay rarely threatened the Albiceleste defense in the second half and looked rudderless in the absence of suspended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and injured playmaker Giorgian de Arrascaeta.

Messi was ver y happy with Argentina’s p e r f o r m a n c e, r e p o r t s Xinhua.

Argentina controlled

64% of the total possession against a Celeste outfit that missed Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and F l a m e n g o p l ay m a k e r Giorgian de Arrascaeta because of suspension and a thigh injury, respectively.

Messi singled out Emiliano Martinez for special praise after the Aston Villa goalkeeper made a series of fine saves to deny Luis Suarez in the first half.

The result at El Monumental in Buenos

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by Armed Police from Alichen on March 20, 1986.

TUESDAY’S MATCHES 1st match - 11:30 a.m.

Kigwema Students Union Vs Chüziema FC 2nd match - 1:00 p.m Berenike FC Meriema Vs Chizama United 3rd match - 2:30 p.m.

Viswemi FC Vs Kohima Bible College

SAFF: Chhetri’s late goal helps India beat Nepal 1-0

Argentina rout Uruguay 3-0 in World Cup qualifier; Brazil held BUENOS AIRES/ BARRANQUILLA, OCT 11 (IANS): Argentina captain Lionel Messi hailed the performance of his team in their 3-0 World Cup Qualifier victor y over Uruguay, saying the Albiceleste are relishing a possession-based style of play under manager Lionel Scaloni.

I t wa s a c l i n i c a l performance by the hosts against Uruguay.

Messi gave the hosts the lead with a chipped effort that appeared to be an intended pass for the onrushing Nicolas Gonzalez. The Fiorentina forward failed to make contact with his outstretched left leg but succeeded in wrongfooting Ur uguayan g o a l k e e p e r Fe r n a n d o Muslera as the ball rolled into the far corner. It was his 80th international goal on Monday (IST).

De Paul doubled the lead just before halftime, pouncing on a loose ball to lash home from 10 yards after Lautaro Martinez fluffed an attempt to latch onto Messi’s defensesplitting pass.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo de Paul scored one goal and set up

first match of the day, Chandmari Higher Secondary School Alumni beat Aztec FC vie tie break 3-1.

The tournament is organised by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) in honour and remembrance of Lt. KekuojalieSachü of Kohima Village and Lt. VikhozoYhoshü of Kigwema Village, who were victims to an

Brazil’s perfect 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying record was ended as Colombia held the fivetime world champions to a goalless draw here on Monday.

The visitors had most of the early scoring chances with Lucas Paqueta shooting just wide after combining with Neymar and an unmarked Fred thumping an effort from 16 yards over the bar.

Colombia rallied after halftime, with Mateus Uribe forcing goalkeeper Alisson to make a finger-tip save with his shot from the edge of the 18-yard box after Radamel Falcao’s back-heel.

Alisson again came to his team’s rescue minutes later as he dived low to his right to keep out a rasping Juan Fernando Quintero drive from distance.

The hosts had David Ospina to thank for preventing a last-gasp Brazil

victory, with the Napoli goalkeeper showing rapid reflexes to deny Antony from six yards out, Xinhua reports. “We knew they were going to give us very little space to attack and that’s exactly what happened, but even so we had our chances.

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to finish them off,” Brazil’s Manchester United midfielder Fred said after the match.

Brazil still lead the 10-team South American qualifying group with nine wins and a draw from their 10 matches so far. Colombia are fifth with 15 points from 11 games. The Cafeteros are unbeaten in seven World Cup qualifiers since Reinaldo Rueda replaced Carlos Queiroz as manager in January 2020.

Earlier, Bolivia won 1-0 at home to Peru and Venezuela clinched a 2-1 home win over Ecuador in Caracas.

final. A draw against Nepal would have put India on the verge of elimination.

The Indian team and its head coach Igor Stimac had been under the pump after drawing against lower-ranked Bangladesh (1-1) and Sri Lanka (0-0) in their previous matches.

Chaudhary had come into the field as a substitute for Mohd. Yasir in the 70th minute.

India kept on creating

chances in the match and were the dominant team throughout. But they were not able to make the finishing touches in a few chances they got.

Chhetri had also missed a big opportunity to score in the first half.

I n d i a h a d d r aw n against Nepal 0-0 and beat the Himalayan nation 2-0 in the previous encounters this year before Sunday’s win.

Vinoo Mankad Trophy: UP thrash Nagaland

NEW DELHI, OCT 11 ( AG E N C I E S ) : I n t h e Vinoo Mankad Trophy, the domestic tournament of BCCI, Uttar Pradesh player Vasu Vats created panic against Nagaland. Vasu Vats took 8 wickets against Nagaland in the Under 19 cricket tournament, which included a hat-trick.

In this way, the team of Nagaland proved to be dwarf in front of Vasu Vats, as the entire team was piled up after scoring just 22 runs, granthshala.in reported.

Batting first, Uttar Pradesh scored 358 runs in 50 overs for the loss of 6 wickets, which included captain Aradhya Yadav’s innings of 131 runs.

Apart from Aradhya, opener Ar nav Baliyan scored 72 r uns, while Swastik played the innings of 49 runs. Raja Swarnakar took three wickets for Nagaland.

Chasing the target of

359 runs, everyone was surprised, as Nagaland team scattered like a pack of cards, where 9 batters could not even open the account.

Sujal Prasad scored the highest 7 runs for Nagaland.

At the same time, 2 runs were scored by Tejasili Savino. On the other hand, Vasu Vats took 8 wickets in his name for UP. Vasu Vats bowled 7 overs, out of which he did not give a single run in 3 overs and took 8 wickets for 4 runs in his name. During this, he also took a hattrick, when he carried Sujal Prasad, Bamyibe Npanme and Khrievitso on the first, second and third balls of the 11th over of the innings respectively.

The rest was done

by Abhishek Tomar, who didn’t spend any runs in 2 overs and earned two s u c c e s s e s. N a g a l a n d ’s innings included 13 extra runs.

Selection trial for Santosh Trophy

DIMAPUR, OCT 11 (NPN): Nagaland Football Association (NFA) will be conducting the second phase of selection trial to participate in the Santosh Trophy Zonal Round on October 15 at DDSC Stadium. In this regard, all players have been asked to reach the venue by 8 am.

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