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DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): After being hit hard by the second wave of Covid-19, Nagaland is likely experiencing widespread community transmission of the coronavirus.

The state Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has expressed serious concern that 75% of cases reported from the week were without any contact history signifying “high community transmission.”

In its weekly bulletin report released on Saturday, H&FW also stated that many cases from self-test were still not reported.

The department said that 311 cases were detected (between September 4-10) out of 13,356 samples that were tested.

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worrisome for health officials because that means the virus is in the community but no one knows where it has come from or can track its origins. This also suggests the virus is widespread in a community.

WSPR at 2.3%: The state’s weekly sample positivity rate (WSPR) stood at 2.3% as all districts reported sample positivity rate of less than 5% during the week, H&FW said, adding that the state’s weekly positivity rate has remained below 5% for the last 4 weeks.

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tween September 4-10) eight Covid-19 deaths were reported-- four in Dimapur, two in Kohima and one each in Kiphire and Peren.

Out of 60 Covid-19 hospital admissions from the week, Dimapur recorded the maximum cases at 34.

Stating that 70% of Covid-19 deaths were males, the department attributed it to higher prevalence of high-risk factors, more positive cases among males and possibly due to health seeking behavior.

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the week taking the total doses to 9.21 lakhs across the state (both first and second dose).

Though Covid-19 vaccination coverage increased from the past week, the department said that the exercise needed to be accelerated before the third wave hits the state.

State logs 39 cases, 2 deaths: Nagaland on Saturday reported 39 fresh cases while two more patients succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, 30 were recorded in Dimapur, three each in Kohima and Phek, two in Mokokchung and one in Wokha, taking

the total caseload to 30594.

With two more patients succumbing to the infection-- one each in Dimapur and Kohima, the death toll rose to 636 (including 14 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

PTI: India saw a single-day rise of 33,376 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally of cases to 3,32,08,330, while the number of active cases increased marginally since Friday to stand at 3,91,516, according to the Union Health Ministry.

The death toll climbed to 4,42,317 with 308 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

The number of active cases have increased to 3,91,516, comprising 1.18 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.49 per cent, the health ministry said.

An increase of 870 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

On Friday, the country had recoded 3,90,646 active cases.

ZyCoV-D needle-free vax RPP asks state govt to utilize GST launch likely by October funds to complete foothill project

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (AGENCIES): Zydus Cadila’s needle-free coronavirus vaccine ZyCoV-D is likely to be launched in early October, reported news agency ANI quoting sources.

It may most likely happen in the first-week of the month, it added. Indigenously developed Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D had received approval for Emergency Use Authorisation from the drug regulator two weeks ago, making it the first vaccine in the country that would be administered in the age group of 12-18 years.

A decision on whether all children or only those with co-morbidities will be administered the COVID-19

vaccine on priority has not been taken yet, the government said previously.

On being asked about the pricing and when the government plans to procure ZyCoV-D, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, “Coming to negotiations, what we have understood from media reports as well as our own engagement with the vaccine manufacturing company is that they would be in a position to make available this vaccine from the first week of October.”

So we are in talks with them and the moment we crystallise the terms and conditions of procurement we will share it with you, he said at a press conference.

DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has asked the state government to use funds generated through GST revenue collection for completion of the foothill road project, instead of going to Delhi “with begging bowl at every given opportunity.”

While welcoming the amount of Rs. 20 crore accorded for the construction of the bridge over Doyang and other works, RPP said that the government should not always give the lack of funds excuse as the state’s revenue, after the implementation of GST in 2017, had increased exponentially.

The party also appreci-

ated NFHRCC for forcing the government to wake up from its deep slumber, stating that “the government was pretending to sleep on the foothill road issue but the ultimatum from the committee which was supported by every CSOs and student organizations managed to jolt the government.” Taking note of the “failed report” of the Niti Aayog, RPP said it was doubtful whether that the Central government would finance the foothill road project. “NITI Aayog report had severely dented the state’s image and the state government’s vigorous protests that Nagaland was not last in the table does not

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani resigns AHMEDABAD, SEP 11 (AGENCIES): Vijay Rupani resigned as chief minister of Gujarat on Saturday in an unexpected turn of events ahead of an Assembly election in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state later next year. “... has been a five-year journey for development of Gujarat... under guidance of PM Modi. Now, to further develop the state, with new energy and power, I have de-

This is it!

"We need to think out of the box, to include some of us in the ministry."

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Vijay Rupani

cided to resign as chief minister,” Rupani was quoted by news agency ANI. “It is well known the BJP, as a party, keeps changing as per requirements... it

is a speciality of our party that every worker delivers to the fullest, and I too will continue to work for the party with the same energy,” he added.

Rupani’s resignation (and, by default, his cabinet’s) leaves the ruling BJP with three options - appoint a successor, allow the state to come under President’s Rule, or have an early election.

Sources have said at

this point no decision has been taken on early polls and a change of guard - a new chief minister- is likely to be the strategy.

Sources have said Mansukh Mandaviya, sworn in as the Union Health Minister in July, and Nitin Patel, who was Rupani’s deputy, are possible replacements.

Both Mandaviya and Patel have reached the party office in capital Gandhinagar, ANI reported.

hold water because a failed report card is what it is, a failed report card,” RPP stated.

Meanwhile, RPP said that their crowd funding campaign would go on and informed the public that the money raised through the campaign will be handed over to the appropriate authority.

It clarified that, the money being raised through milaap.org platform, is transparent and there is no chance of the funds being misutilised as alleged by some attention-seekers.

As on September 11, a total of Rs.1,37,196 was collected as part of the RPP crowd-funding campaign.

1st Nagaland Futsal C’ship begins SPORTS, PAGE 12

Protest against illegal taxation: DCCI calls for total closure of shops on Sep 16 DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has called or a total shutdown of all shops and business establishments in Dimapur September 16 against rampant multiple and illegal taxation by various groups as well government agencies, affecting the business community.

Informing this in a press note, DCCI president Akashe K Zhimomi said that the one-day total shutdown would be the first phase of protest by business community against inaction of the state government and its machineries over illegal taxation.

DCCI said that the total shutdown will also cover restriction of goods transport entry into Dimapur as against various DMC taxes/ fees at check gates collected on GST items.

Despite highlighting the issue in the media, DCCI expressed regret that the state government has

neither taken any concrete action nor gave assurance on the issue of illegal and multiple taxation.

DCCI threatens to intensify stir if govt fails to act against illegal taxation It also warned that the business body would be compelled to resort to further/extreme courses of action if the government failed to address the genuine plight of the business community.

Meanwhile, DCCI, for the first phase protest, has appealed to the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CNCCI) apex business body of Nagaland, and all its district chambers to lend support and solidarity to the common issue.

Further, DCCI also

DDCF opposes move to shift Dimapur DC office DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) at an emergency executive meeting held at its office on Saturday reaffirmed its decision to oppose the shifting of DC office Dimapur to the New Complex at Chumukedima.

DDCF through its media cell cautioned that in the event of any move or development to shift DC’s office to Chumukedima, the citizens of Dimapur would “not be silent spectators and will oppose democratically.”

DDCF has, therefore, urged the state government to listen to the voice of the masses as the government was formed by the people and was for the people in a democratic country. The forum has, however, appreciated the appointment of a new ADC in the new

DC complex. Describing it as “a sign of development and growth of the district”, the forum said the appointment of ADC would largely relieve the burden of the people in the Chumukedima circle of Dimapur district.

DDCF also urged the state government to pave the way for the conversion of non-cadastral land into cadastral survey land especially the town/municipal areas so it would be free for development in the near future.

Meanwhile, DDCF has appealed to the state government to deal with the inter-district boundary issue between Peren and Dimapur “sensitively without any bias.” The forum suggested that all the stakeholders (affected villages/CSOs, administration) should be taken on board while settling the dispute.

World is moving in wrong direction: UN chief

UN, SEP 11 (AP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces “a pivotal moment” where continuing business as usual could lead to a breakdown of global order and a future of perpetual crisis.

Guterres said the world's nations and people must reverse today's dangerous trends and choose “the breakthrough scenario.”

The world is under

“enormous stress” on almost every front, he said, and Covid-19 pandemic was a wake-up call demonstrating the failure of nations to come together to help all people in the face of a global life-threatening emergency.

He said this “paralysis” extends far beyond Covid-19 to the failures to tackle the climate crisis and “our suicidal war on nature and the collapse of biodiversity,” the “unchecked inequality” undermining the cohesion of

societies, and technology's advances “without guard rails to protect us from its unforeseen consequences.”

In a horizon-scanning report presented to the General Assembly, Guterres said his vision for the “breakthrough scenario” to a greener and safer world is driven by “the principle of working together, recognizing that we are bound to each other and that no community or country, however powerful, can solve its challenges alone.”

Reusable cloth masks may be effective up to a year: Study WASHINGTON, SEP 11 (PTI): Reusable cloth masks may be effective up to a year, as washing and drying does not reduce their ability to filter out viral particles, according to a study.

The finding, published in the journal Aerosol and Air Quality Research, also confirms previous studies that layering a cotton mask on top of a surgical mask—properly fit on one’s face—provides more protection than cloth alone.

“It is good news for sustainability. That cotton mask

that you have been washing, drying and reusing? It’s probably still fine—don’t throw it away,” said study lead author Marina Vance, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Since the start of the pandemic, an estimated 7,200 tonnes of medical waste had been generated every day—much of which is disposable masks, the researchers said.

The researchers created double-layered squares of cotton, put them through repeated washing and drying

for a year, and tested them between about every seven cleaning cycles. The masks were mounted on one end of

They tested the masks using realistic to real-life conditions, with high humidity levels and temperatures to mimics the impact on the mask from our breathing.

While cotton fibres started falling apart over time after repeating washing and drying, the researchers found that did not significantly affect cloth’s filtration efficiency. The only a steel funnel through which noticeable change was that researchers could control a inhalation resistance slightly consistent flow of air and increased, meaning that mask may feel a bit more airborne particles.

difficult to breathe through after some wear and tear.

The study found that the cotton cloth masks filtered out up to 23 per cent of the smallest particle size of 0.3 microns on which the virus can travel. Bandanas filtered even less, at only 9 per cent. In comparison, cotton masks on top of surgical masks reached close to 40 per cent filtration efficiency, the researchers said. KN95 and N95 masks performed the best, filtering out 83-99 per cent of these particles, they said.

urged the public to lend their voice and cooperation as the issue of illegal and multiple taxation was affecting every citizen of the state.

It maybe recalled that the DCCI on August 31 expressed grave concern over the “illegal taxation” by various groups which it said, has risen so high especially after the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic.

DCCI through its media cell, has sought government’s immediate intervention to act upon the menace of illegal taxation and also warned that the failure on the part of the government to address the plight of the business community would compel the business community of Dimapur to take extreme measures including closure of all shops and business houses.

DCCI said that the alarming increase in ‘illegal taxation’ by various groups has crippled the entire business community in the state’s commercial hub

NFHRCC to meet today DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): A day after the state government approved emergency fund to make foothill road pliable, the Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) convened a joint meeting on September 12, 2021 at 1pm at its base Office, Kher Mahal, Dimapur.

NFHRCC had earlier planned to launch phasewise agitation starting September 13, 2021 in the event if the state government failed to give positive response by September 12, 2021.

NFHRCC has requested all the Dimapur-based tribal Hohos, apex tribal Hohos, various student bodies, youth organisations/fronts, CNTC, ENPO, DENSU, ZLSU and CNSA to attend the meeting positively.

Power shutdown in parts of Kohima DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Power department has informed that there would a total shutdown of power supply in parts of Kohima district from September 12-15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The department further stated that the shutdown was being necessitated to carry out stringing work of 132 kV D/C Transmission line from Zhadima to Nagaland University near Zhadima Village by POWERGRID. The affected areas of the power supply include Zhadima, Ziezu, Phekerkriema, Viphoma, Viphoma model, Logwesunyu, Tsosinyu and 10th IR Bn Camp.

DTHF meet to discuss NCD issue

DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Dimapur Tribal Hoho Forum (DTHF) has convened meeting on September 15, 2021 at 10am at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur to discuss “crucial agenda” on Naga Council Dimapur (NCD). The forum has requested all tribal presidents to attend the scheduled meeting without fail.

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DNSU installs new office bearers

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) installed its new team of office bearers at its 20th general session here, at IMC hall on Saturday.

In his speech, commissioner of police (CP) Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo stressed on how student community was important in building unity in the society.

On keeping traditional va l u e s a l ive, Ro t h i h u suggested the gathering wear one’s own cultural costumes to show genuine cultural appreciation and to preserve and understand the ways of the past.

Delivering a solidarity speech, Naga Students Federation (NSF) president Kegwayhun Tep lauded DNSU for being a force in uniting the student community to come under one umbrella.

He said that Dimapur b e i n g t h e g a t eway o f Nagaland, the union had a task to shoulder and that they have been playing a vital role in doing so.

He encouraged the students to rebuild the trust of the elders and work

Newly inducted DNSU members at the 20th general session on Saturday. (NP)

together to carry forward the aspirations of the community.

Speech on behalf of advisor power, H Tovihoto Ayemi was read out by former DNSU, secretary education and statistics Tenyibinlo Himb.

The advisor in his message said that DNSU has been at the forefront along with other organisations to voice its concern for social justice, r i g h t s o f t h e p u b l i c, corruption and many issues

of concern which effected the interest of student community and general public.

The new DNSU office bearers would be led by Moayanger Jamir as president, Mhajan Tsopoe as vice president and Sedelo T Vadeo as general secretary along with six other members.

It may be mentioned that there are four more posts lying vacant and are yet to be filled.

At the programme,

residential address was delivered by outgoing DNSU president Sedevilie Angami and general secretar y re por t was delivered by DNSU former general secretary and vice president B Mhajan Tsopoe.

Earlier, first floor of DNSU office building was inaugurated by Tovihoto Ayemi and dedicator y prayer was said by DSBC senior pastor, rev.

S Vitoshe Swu. Toppers were felicitated at the programme.

CRIME BEAT

SF, police apprehend NSCN Security forces seize ganja cadre with pistol in Dimapur worth Rs. 4 cr; 5 apprehended

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

STRY on winter vegetable cultivation ends DIMAPUR: A six-day training on “winter vegetable c u l t i va t i o n ” f o r S k i l l Training of Rural Youth (STRY) under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE) National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology (NMAET) conducted at Yuching village concluded Saturday.

In a press release, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Mon informed that resource persons f o r t h e t r a i n i n g we r e horticulture officer, DHO, Mon Imnuksungba, deputy project director, ATMA, Mon I Nuchet, HEA Mon Minching and farmers friend Yuching village, Ngepshai.

The resource persons s p o k e o n nu r s e r y b e d preparation, nursery bed management, integrated pest ad nutrient management and conducted hands on training at field on cultivation of winter crops.

Later at the plenary session, special guest, deputy Ahng of Yuching, Khowang Ahng thanked ATMA Mon for conducting the training. The session was chaired by deputy project director ATMA Mon N Subenthung Odyuo.

OHCC inaugurates new building

Keneizhakho Nakhro with colony leaders during the inaugural programme on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 11 (NPN): Officers Hill (Thegabakha) Colony Council (OHCC) Kohima inaugurated its new council office-cummulti-purpose building and community borewell here, on Saturday.

In a short speech, g u e s t o f h o n o u r, 8 Western Angami A/C, Keneizhakho Nakhro, MLA, congratulated the colony for the successful completion of the building.

He expressed hope that with the new building, t h e c o l o n y wo u l d b e encouraged to pursue new vision in the day to come.

He added that a new chapter had started where there were endless possibilities for colony

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

members to take up any activity.

Keneizhakho lauded the colony leaders saying they had exhibited dedication towards the welfare of the colony by outsourcing funds without the help of the government.

He reminded the gathering that the colony was even awarded the cleanest colony by KMC in the past which was a testament of its progress.

Keneizhakho urged the colony members to keep up the good work and continue to be role model for the rest of Kohima.

In a brief remark, Association of Kohima M u n i c i p a l Wa r d s Panchayat (AKMWP) president Thejao Sekhose congratulated the colony.

He disclosed that AKMWP was the apex body of 56 colonies under 19 wards in Kohima which was formed six years ago.

He disclosed that AKMWP was playing the role of a watchdog and pressure group for all its member colonies.

Earlier the inaugural programme was chaired by OHCC general secretary, Ruokuolhouvo Miachieo while Kohima Ao Baptist Church, senior pastor, Rev. Sentisashi Aier offered the dedicator y prayer and OHCC chairman, Khrielakuo Sekhose delivered the welcome address. The inaugural programme was attended by well-wishers and r e p r e s e n t a t i ve s f r o m various colonies in Kohima.

26th Death anniversary

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28

Apprehended individuals, police and SF personnel along with the seized consignment.

SF and police personnel along with the apprehended cadre.

(defence wing), the joint team recovered one point 22 pistol with magazine.

The apprehended individual was handed over to Diphupar police station for further investigation.

NEWS IN BRIEF NA A C t e a m v i s i t s MCK: Three member NAAC peer team led b y D r. Pa d m a n a b a n Thiyagarajan, former vice chancellor, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University concluded their two-day visit of 2nd Cycle Assessment at Modern College Kohima on September 10.

Book released: A book e n t i t l e d “ To w a r d s Christo-Ethics in Context: Re-Imaging Nagaland for Christ “authored by Kohima Ao Baptist Church Pastor Bendangsashi Walling was released on September 10

by KABA Senior Pastor Rev. Sentisashi.

TUK elects new team: Tsogin Union Kohima held a general meeting on September 11 and elected a new team of office bearers (2021-2024) with Kegwalo Kemp as president and Kisheto Kent Rengma as general secretar y along with four executives and five advisory members. The meeting resolved that membership fee would be submitted on or before Sept. 30. Hosting of picnic & get together would be decided at a later date depending on the situation, it informed.

AH&VS deptt clarifies: Apropos news item “seminar on piggery sector held”, published on Sept.

11, animal husbandry & veterinar y ser vices department has clarified that there was no proposal to set up quality lab.

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From loving daughters, son-in -law & children

Loving wife and family members

CondolenCe of Late Rev. Dr. Howoto Zhimomi

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IN REMEMBRANCE

Born on : 14/12/1959 ~ Died on : 06/09/2021

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We, the Mudutsughomi village, the Church, its GBs, the council and its citizens grieve the untimely demise of Rev. Dr. Howoto Zhimomi who passed away on 6th September, 2021 at Siliguri.

We remember and honor his commitment and steadfast service to the church and the great commission which he carried out in faith and deed. The late Reverend lived a life dedicated to spreading the gospel. He left for outreach mission work as a young man and established the Majitar Baptist Church in Sikkim which has already celebrated its Silver Jubilee. He also served as a missionary to Siliguri under the Dimapur Sumi Baptist Akukuhou.

He lived and died in the service of the Lord.

As we mourn the death of our late Reverend, we pray that God will grant solace to his family and eternal rest to his soul. dp-4426/21

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DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with the state police reportedly apprehended one NSCN (I-M) cadre near Ghonovi, Dimapur on September 8.

According to PIB

Security forces in a joint operation with the police apprehended five individuals including four from Senapati, Manipuri with psychotropic substance at general area Kukidolong, Dimapur, on September 7.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the team recovered 1000kg of ganja worth around Rs. 4 crore.

The apprehended individuals along with recovered items were handed over to Chumukedima police station for further investigation, PRO informed.

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. L. AREMO SHITIRI, of Old Changsu Village would like to express our sincere appreciation to all who stood by us throughout his prolonged illness and sad demise on 8th September 2021.

We also convey our special gratitude towards 1. Police Union Baptist Church 2. Pastor Rokopra, Koinonia Baptist Church 3. Doctors & nurses of NHAK 4. Doctors & nurses of Oking Hospital 5. Shri. T. John Longkumer, IPS, DGP NagalanId 6. Shri. R. P Kikon, IPS, ADG (ADM) 7. Shri. Y. M. Humtsoe, Member People's Democratic Alliance Nagaland 8. Shri. Tsironthung Shitiri, Retd. Dy. Director General, GSI 9. Officers & staff of PHQ/INT 10. New Reserve Colony, Kohima 11. New Reserve Lotha Union Kohima 12. Neighbours, friends and well wishers 13. Old Changsu Union Kohima 14. Old Changsu Union Wokha 15. Shitiriwopan Old Changsu 16. Old Changsu Eloe Khumshum, Kohima 17. Old Changsu Village Council 18. Relatives from Jotsoma & Khonoma

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Late Khehoto Achumi God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts.

Days will pass into years.

But we will always remember you with silent tears.

ROKOMETO KUOTSU

The years may pass but still you stay As near and dear as yesterday Loving Parents, Children, Brothers & Sisters K Y M C

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer, Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA and Imtisungit Jamir, along with ASTD members and others on Saturday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): Ao Senden Te l o n g j e m D i m a p u r (ASTD), the apex parent body of Aos in Dimapur dedicated Senden Riju Nüngolong (Morung monument stone), here, at Senden Riju on Saturday.

Addressing a small gathering after inaugurating the monument stone, Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA, said that the monument stone was laid down to

acknowledge land donors, Imtisungit Jamir and late I Nüngshi Longkumer who had a vision to donate a plot of land for Aos in Dimapur.

Moatoshi compared the good deed of land donors to that of Sikhs who have carried out humanitarian works all over the country, especially during the pandemic.

“One principle of their teaching is to maintain balanced life of family and social service to the public”, he exhorted.

He encouraged Nagas as Christians to help society in whatever way possible and said that people did not take their richness to heaven.

Moatoshi also appealed Church leaders not only to focus on spiritual growth but also on community service.

Meanwhile, Imtisungit Jamir and Sharingain, son of I Nüngshi Longkumer also delivered short speeches.

Earlier, the programme

was chaired by planning member, Temsupok Jamir and dedicatory prayer for the monument stone offered by pastor, DABA, Rev. I Wati Jamir.

Vote of thanks was ptoposed by president, ASTD, Meren Longchar and invocation offered by president, Dimapur Watsü Telongjem, Yarsangla.

A brief report on the monument stone was also delivered by convenor, monument planning committee, Imtisangba Aier.

Meeting on NIPUN Bharat mission held in Kohima

DIMAPUR: A coordination meeting with district steering committee on “National Initiative for Proficiency in reading with Understanding & Numeracy (NIPUN) Bharat” was held in the conference hall Kohima on September 10.

According to a DIPR report, ADC Kohima, N. Bhavani Sri informed that the purpose of the meeting was to understand and launch the NIPUN programme.

She said the district had a huge role to play and requested all the line departments to work together in concession in order to achieve the policy.

Giving a brief introduction on NIPUN Bharat deputy mission director, Samagra Shiksha, Kelhikha Kenye said that the ministry of education launched NIPUN to ensure every child in the country necessarily attained Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) by the end of grade 3, by 2026-27.

He infor med that foundational numeracy meant the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts in daily life problem solving.

The mission would be

Deputy mission director Samagra Shiksha, Kelhikha Kenye speaking at the meeting on September 10. (DIPR)

set up under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha which was an integrated scheme of school education covering from pre-school to senior secondary level.

It would also focus on children of age group of 3 to 9 years including pre-school to grade 3.

Congratulating Kohima district for taking up the early initiative for implementation of this programme, Kelhikha sought all the line departments to work together in every level by engaging teachers, parents, community leaders

and stakeholders to ensure schools children attains this competency.

He also gave a PowerPoint presentation on the vision of FLM mission, National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2017, National Education Policy 2020, aims to achieve FLN by 2026-27, objectives, learning goals of the mission, empowering teachers’, administrative approaches, etc.

Earlier, assistant district coordinator DMA, SS Kohima, Thongsenlo delivered the welcome address during the programme.

Kohima College organises New India@75 activities conducted in schools, colleges capacity building programme DIMAPUR: In continuation with the first phase of awareness drive on HIV & AIDS, TB and blood donation in identified schools and colleges within Kohima district, district level for implementation of New India@75 conducted awareness programmed for students of Christ King Higher Secondary School and Holy Family Higher Secondary School, Kohima on September 10.

According to a DIPR report, the same awareness programme on virtual mode was also conducted for students of GHS Chandmari,

KCK faculty, non-teaching and others at the programme.

DIMAPUR: A capacity building programme on “building workplace culture” was organised by IQAC Kohima College, Kohima (KCK) on September 10 the non-teaching staff of Kohima College.

A press release by KCK stated that guest speaker, director Life Ministries, Colo Mero

stressed on the importance of teamwork and developing respect among the associates at the workplace to promote healthy workculture and environment.

He urged the employees to work in line with the vision of their department/organisation, and to fulfil daily responsibilities with sincerity and honesty

adding that developing such an attitude would help them achieve job satisfaction.

The programme was chaired by member, IQAC, KCK and head of department of sociology, Dr. Kekhrieseno Christina and the vote of thanks was delivered by KCK vice principal, Keneilesa Neikha.

CIH conducts farmers’ training

DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland has conducted a two-day awareness-cum-farmers’ training on “horticulture avenues for income generation” in Dhansiripar and Amaluma village under Dimapur district on September 9 and 10.

In a press release, CIH informed that the programme was organised with an objective to reach out to the farming communities and create awareness on various horticulture avenues which

could be opted as a means of income generation.

The programme was also aimed at sensitising them on various training programmes offered by the institute for horticulture development.

Technical staff of the institute interacted with the farmers on issues related to management of horticultural crops and also provided training on relevant fields.

Altogether, around 35 farmers participated in the programme.

Kohima on the day.

The programme was organised under the aegis of National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of

H&FW. DIS DAPCU, Dr. Vituozolie Kuotsu; DTO Kohima, Dr. Akaba; deputy director (SPM) NSACS, president voluntary blood

donor’s association Kohima, Ainato Yeptho; coordinator Kripa foundation & executive chairman VBDA, Bendang Imsong and assistant

director (VBD) NSACS & executive member, VBDA, Kohima, Alipoker were resource persons during the awareness drive.

SDEO Tseminyu conducts 3rd quarterly Lok Adalat settles 576 cases sensitisation prog on PMS DIMAPUR: Sub Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Tseminyu conducted sensitization programme on Prematric Scholarship Scheme (PMS) on September 9 at Tseminyu Town Hall sponsored by the Directorate of School Education.

A press release by SDEO Tseminyu office stated that special guest, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Tseminyu W. Manpai Phom appreciated the department for organising such programme for the benefit of the needy students. Stating that information technology has replaced manual work system, Phom urged the teachers to cope up with the challenges and equip themselves with the new system of technology in order to grow together.

Expressing concern over the unauthentic in-

ZGC celebrates 41st freshers’ social DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Government College (ZGC) celebrated its 41st freshers’ social under the theme, “embrace a new perspective” at College Auditorium, Saturday.

According to a DIPR report, speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo exhorted the students to identify and evaluate the importance of every stage of life.

Earlier, speech on behalf of the college administration was delivered by ZGC vice principal, Jekugha Sumi. Besides freshers’ pageant, the programme witnessed various entertaining items from students and the teaching faculty. Kughaka N Jakha and Kivini H Kinimi were crowned DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo speaking at the programme. Mr Fresher and Miss Fresher respectively.

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DIS, DAPCU, Dr. Vituozolie Kuotsu speaking at the awareness drive held at Christ King Higher Secondary School. (DIPR)

formation regarding COVID-19 pandemic which has cause hesitancy among the masses, the ADC urged the teachers to pass accurate and confirmed information about COVID-19 to the masses so as to ensure maximum testing and vaccination. He emphasised that teachers should, sometime go beyond the call of duty for the benefit of the society.

The sensitization programme was led by SDEO Tseminyu, Yahuto Kath and introductory speech was delivered by resource person, superintendent B.I Angh while different scholarship schemes available for students from Class 1 to Class 10 were shared by the resource persons, UDA Jangsemba Tzudir and special educator, Zurhetho Nyuthe from the Directorate of school Education.

Members of Kohima district legal services authority during the Lok Adalat on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority conducted the third quarterly national lok adalat in all the 11district headquarters, which were organized by respective district legal services on September 11.

In a press release, NSLSA PRA, Ketholeno Neihu informed that a

total of 576 out of 1113 cases were taken up and settlement money involved amounted to Rs. 4,86,00,875.

NSLSA informed that the combined figure for cases taken up and tried before the jurisdiction of the lok adalat climbed to 1113 cases and after pervasive efforts put up by presiding officers and conciliators, Lok Adalat forum settled a

total of 576 disposed cases.

Most of the cases were dealt on Bank recovery and MACT cases, PRA informed.

It may be mentioned that the Lok Adalat is one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms, and a forum where cases pending in the court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled or compromised speedily and amicably.

PCC begins webinar series

DIMAPUR: Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) History department on September 9 begun its “webinar series” with a paper presentation on “Agrarian changes in the hills of North-east India: The unlikely story of shifting agriculture”. The series is expected to conclude in the month of October.

A press release by the department stated that the webinar series began with a presentation by A. Lozaanba Khumba, a doctoral candidate from the Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

In his presentation, Khumba said there was a mainstreaming of horticulture in the cropping patterns and that the people in the hills have largely shifted from planting rice to more profitable cash crops.

He explained that the markets becoming increasingly accessible

was one of the factors driving this shift. “Farmers are now able to send their products not just to Imphal and Kohima but also Delhi and other metros,” he said.

Khumba attributed this demand for organic jhum products to the increasing migration of people from the hills to the metros for reasons such as education or finding easier avenues for livelihood.

He said the agrarian changes in the hills were also influenced by the quality of road, distance, time taken to travel. “Distance mediates agrarian change,” Khumba added.

Khumba then said that a significant downside to this agrarian change has been the breakdown of traditional institutions.

“The search for profit leading to breakdown of traditional institutions – village councils are losing control over community owned lands,” he explained.

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Centre able to provide dignity to Mizoram braces for more Myanmar refugees women: Union WCD minister Irani FRESH CLASHES BREAK OUT BETWEEN MILITARY AND CIVILIANS IN MYANMAR

AIZAWL, SEPT 11 (PTI): Mizoram is bracing for a second wave of refugees from Myanmar as supporters of the Burmese government-inexile, National Unity Government, which called for a nationwide uprising earlier this week, clashed with the military junta’s forces.

Already over 150 more people have moved across the border in the wake of the military crackdown after the uprising call on Tuesday, September 7. Sounds of a fierce gunfight between the supporters of NUG and Myanmar army, which took place at a Myanmar village, was heard from Thingsai, the nearest border village in Mizoram’’s Hnahthial district, on Friday morning, officials said.

The Myanmarese NUG has been formed by elected legislators who were ousted by the military.

Hnahthial district deputy commissioner H. Dolianbuaia said that about 60 Myanmar nationals entered the district since Thursday fleeing armed struggle

File photo of refugees from Myanmar in a relief camp in Aizawl

between civilians and the Myanmar military.

“Our district has already hosted about 700 refugees from Myanmar. More people are likely to enter following the nationwide uprising in the neighbouring country,” he told PTI over phone.

Mizoram, which shares a 510 km long international border with Myanmar, is already home to thousands of Myanmar nationals, who fled their country after the Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw) seized power from

a democratically elected government on February first this year.

Maria CT Zuali, the deputy commissioner of Champhai district, which borders Myanmar, also told PTI that at least 35 people from the neighbouring country sneaked into the district on Wednesday following the nationwide uprising.

Officials in Lawngtlai, the southernmost district of the state bordering Myanmar, also said that around 60 people from the neighbour-

ing country crossed over some two days ago. Majority of Myanmar nationals were given temporary shelter and food by local organisations and individuals on humanitarian grounds while others are living with their relatives, officials said.

Most Myanmar nationals live in temporary shelters set up by NGOs, he said. The district administration could not help them formally as they are yet to be granted refugee status by the government or international agencies, he added.

Earlier in March, Chief Minister Zoramthanga had urged the Centre to officially provide asylum to Myanmar nationals. Home Minister Lalchamlian has recently informed the state assembly that a total of 10,229 people from Myanmar have entered Mizoram since the military coup as per the official records maintained by the state government till August 28.

“These Myanmar nationals have taken shelter in different districts. Some of them were living with their relatives while others were living in temporary shelters set up by the local people inside their villages,” Lalchamliana said in a written reply. Highly placed sources said that more than 20 lawmakers are among the Myanmar nationals, who took shelter in Mizoram.

The state government has however, despite the lack of official recognition of the refugee status of the Myanmar nationals, started enrolling their children in schools since August.

Opposition in Mizoram criticises AFSPA extended in Assam govt for failure to combat COVID for another six months

AIZAWL, SEP 11 (PTI): The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the Congress has accused the state government of failing to deal with the COVID situation, an allegation the ruling Mizo National Front denied.

ZPM legislature party leader Lalduhoma on Friday said the state government has “totally failed” to combat the COVID crisis, despite getting strong supports from people, churches and NGOs. He blamed the Zoramthanga dispensation for not being able to set up adequate RT-PCR laboratories and mostly depending

on the rapid antigen test to detect coronavirus patients.

“The average proportion of samples tested through RT-PCR in the June-August period was at 22.66 per cent as against 70.89 per cent of rapid antigen test,” he said.

Mizoram has only one RT-PCR laboratory, which is at Zoram Medical College (ZMC), a dedicated COVID hospital, and efforts are on to set up another facility in Lunglei town.

The Congress also said the government has “miserably failed” to arrest the rising coronavirus cases in the state, and demanded the resignation of Health

Minister R Lalthangliana.

It also slammed the minister for claiming Mizoram as one of the best performing states in COVID management.

“The prolonged lockdown, which has been imposed since April, has severely paralysed the state’s economy and affected career of students,” the party said in a statement.

Mizoram topped among the northeastern states in testing as more than nine lakh samples have been tested for the infection, which is 82 per cent of its population based on the 2011 Census, Lalthangliana said.

GUWAHATI, SEP 11 (PTI): The Assam government extended the ‘Disturbed Area’ status of the state for another six months from August 28 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), according to an official statement issued on Saturday.

The AFSPA was imposed in Assam in November 1990 and is extended every six months since then after a review by the state government. “The Government of Assam in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 has declared the entire State of Assam as “Disturbed Area” up to six months with

effect from August 28, 2021 unless withdrawn earlier,” the single-paragraph statement said. The statement did not mention any reason for the extension of the AFSPA in the state In the Northeast, the AFSPA is in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and areas falling within the jurisdiction of the eight police stations in Arunachal Pradesh, bordering Assam.

Civil society groups and rights activists in the region have been demanding the withdrawal of the “draconian” law.

Conrad K Sangma in poll-bound Mnp to sound NPP’s poll bugle Correspondent IMPHAL, SEP 11: Political parties are taking poll positions in Manipur where the general elections are likely to be held early next year.

After national leaders of the ruling BJP and opposition Congress visited the state to sound their poll bugle amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, National People’s Party (NNP) leader and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Kongkal Sangma arrived here on Saturday.

He visited the state to chalk out the party’s poll strategies for the upcoming general elections to the state Assembly, the national president of NPP told reporters.

On his arrival at Imphal Airport, the party supremo was given a warm welcome

Meghalaya CM Comrad K Sangma being_recieved by state NPP leaders and_workers on his arrival in Imphal.

by the leaders of the state unit of the party led by deputy chief minister Y Joykumar Singh.

“I came here to chalk out the party’s strategies for the elections. I will convene a series of meetings with leaders and workers of my party,” Sangma said.

The national president who diverted queries from the reporters on the number of candidates being projected in upcoming polls, he confidently said that the party will be able to secure more seats and take a major role in the formation of government after the polls.

The Meghalaya chief minister said that this time, the party will fight the poll with a new strategy and was ready to declare its stand on issues concerning the state during his camping in Imphal. NPP is one of the partners of the BJP in the coalition government led by chief minister N Biren Singh in Manipur.

The party has four MLAs and had taken a major role in the formation of the incumbent BJP-led coalition government in the state.

At the time of formation of the government, all the four MLAs were inducted as cabinet ministers until two of them were removed when a major reshuffle in the Biren ministry was effected in September

Gorkha Rifles Judicial probe on killing of former 58inducts 227 as militant leader in Meghalaya begins young soldiers Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 11: The one-man Commission of Inquiry headed by retired Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Justice T. Vaiphei, to probe into the alleged cold-blooded murder of ‘surrendered’ Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant leader Cherishterfield Thangkhiew, has asked people to come forward to record their statement in connection with the incident.

The government constituted the judicial inquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act after pressure groups demanded for an independent probe into the alleged “fake encounter”.

The judicial inquiry has called upon all persons, officials acquainted with the

incident at the residence of Thangkhiew at Mawlai to furnish a statement about the incident to the Commission on or before September 25, next.

The former HNLC leader was killed in a predawn raid by the police at his residence in Mawlai’s Kynton Massar locality on August 13.

Police officials said Thangkhiew resisted the raid and tried to stab a police constable with a knife prompting the police to fire at him in self defense.

However, the family members and pressure groups under the banner of Voice of Mawlai People have claimed that Thangkhiew was murdered by the police in a fake encounter.

They also demanded that three police officials —

Director General of Police R. Chandranathan, East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police Jagpal Singh Dhanoa and Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Shailendra Bamaniya be suspended for their alleged role in the execution of Thangkhiew.

However, the government has refused to comply with their demand and said that it would wait for the report of the judicial inquiry.

The terms of reference for the judicial inquiry are to probe into the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Thangkhiew.

The judicial inquiry would report as to the culpability or otherwise of the police action resulting in the death of Thangkhiew and other circumstances which in the opinion of the Commission are relevant.

Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 11: Altogether 227 recruits were inducted as soldiers of the 58 Gorkha Training Centre at an attestation parade on Saturday held at Harish Parade Ground, Happy Valley, Shillong.

The parade marks the transformation of a determined recruit into a young soldier of the Indian Army.

Colonel Vibhu Vashishtha, OC, 58 Gorkha Training Centre reviewed the parade under strict observation of COVID-19 protocols. Recruit Bom Bahadur Somai was awarded the Overall Best Recruit & Best Recruit of 5 Gorkha Rifles (FF) and Recruit Dipesh Rana Magar was awarded Best Recruit of 8 Gorkha Rifles.

last year.

Apart from deputy chief minister Y Joykumar, youth affairs and sports minister Letpao Haokip are still in the council of ministers.

NPP MLA L Jayentakumar, recently, ruled out pre-poll alliance and had said that the party was considering fielding more than 20 candidates in the upcoming elections.

Expecting to secure more seats this time, he said adding that the party will take a major role in the formation of the next government after the 2022 elections.

With only a few months to go to the elections, political parties, particularly national level parties, had already started preparing for the elections.

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IMPHAL, SEP 11: BJP-led government at the Centre has been able to provide dignity to women the country deserves, said Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani, in a speech in Imphal on Saturday.

The Union WCD minister who arrived here in Imphal today on a two-day visit, attended a Rashtriya Poshan Maah-2021 programme hosted by state social welfare department in Imphal’s City Convention Centre.

‘POSHAN Maah’ was being celebrated as part of the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

The Union minister said that Rashtriya Poshan Maah was about providing a healthy lifestyle to women and children through proper nutrition and hygiene.

The holistic approach by the government through other schemes like distribution of gas cylinders under Ujjwala Yojana, Individual Household Latrines under Swachh Bharat Mission, support for girl child education, etc. have been able to provide the dignity the women of this country deserves, she claimed.

“This is possible today only because of a leader like PM Narendra Modi Ji, a person who understands the need to address the hardships faced by women such as basic needs like toilets, smoke in the kitchen or the need to de-stigmatized

Body of a missing victim of boat disaster recovered

GUWAHATI, SEP 11 (PTI): The body of one of the two missing victims of the boat disaster at Nimati Ghat in Assam’s Jorhat district was recovered four days after the incident near Biswanath Ghat, about 100 km downstream of the Brahmaputra river from the accident site, on Saturday morning, a top official said.

With the recovery of the body, the death toll in the boat tragedy has increased to two.

Jorhat deputy commission Ashok Barman told PTI that the body was recovered

by Forest department officials of the area.

“Documents were recovered on the body, from which it was identified to be of Indreswar Bora of Lakhimpur district,” he said.

The other missing victim, a doctor from Jorhat, is still to be traced and search operations near the accident site at Nimati Ghat in Jorhat as well as surrounding and downstream areas are continuing, Barman added.

The body has been brought to Biswanath Chariali and will be taken for postmortem before handing over to family members later.

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No. 202 NCE - Joganath Father's Name - Ramasish Choudhary Village - Sonar P.O. - Sitamani P.S. - Sitamani District - Sitamani State - Bihar Sub :- CALLING NOTICE You have been found absent from bonafide Government duty with effect from 03-07-2021 without any prior permission from the competent authority and remain absent till date.

And whereas inspite of notice served to you to report before the undersigned vide this order, you have failed to report.

1. No.6BN (RO-10) 2021-22/1010 Dated 28-07-2021.

2. No.6BN (RO-10) 2021-22/1102 Dated 06-08-2021.

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You are asked to report for duty within 7 (Seven) days from the received of this calling letter. Failing which you will be declared as deserter as per the law and legal action will be taken by the authority against you.

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Union minister Smriti Zubin Irani and Manipur CM N Biren Singh at POSHAN Maah programme in Imphal on Saturday.

conversation on menstrual hygiene,” she said.

The Union minister then said that a concerted effort was needed to tackle the menace of malnutrition in the country.

“POSHAN is an exercise for life for all citizens of the country,” she said, adding that it should not be limited to women and children.

To address malnutrition among children, she said that there was the need to protect the children who are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and encourage consumption of a variety of vegetables and fruits among families in rural areas.

She encouraged making a commitment to establish a Poshan Vatika (nutrition garden) during the ongoing nutrition month.

The programme hosted by the state social welfare department was attended

by Manipur chief minister

N Biren Singh, education minister S Rajen, MP (Rajya Sabha) Leishemba Sanajoaba and Union secretary (Ministry of Women and Child Development) Indeevar Pandey among others.

On the occasion, the dignitaries distributed medicinal plant saplings to selected Anganwadi workers and helpers and NutriKits to beneficiaries of Anganwadi centres, including pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent girls.

She also took part in an Anaemia Detection Camp at the City Convention Centre.

The Union Minister will attend another POSHAN Maah celebration at District Panchayat Resource Centre in Bishnupur tomorrow (Sunday) which will be kicked off with plantation of medicinal plants and fruit bearing trees and end with a POSHAN Cycle Rally.

More Ayush colleges should be set up in NE: Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal

GUWAHATI, SEP 11 (PTI): Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said more Ayush colleges should be set up in the northeast, and the Centre is keen to support the initiative. He also said the central government has increased financial assistance to states for establishing new Ayush colleges.

“More Ayush teaching colleges are required in the northeastern states… earlier under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), Rs 9 crore was given to state governments to open such colleges, but this has now been enhanced to Rs 70 crore.

“The states may identify the land and manpower to avail this opportunity as per the NAM guidelines,” the Union Minister for Ay-

ush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways said.

There are only a few Ayush colleges in the northeast and traditional medicines can only be popularised by making available more qualified practitioners, Sonowal said while addressing a conference on ‘Diverse and Fulfilling Career Paths in Ayush Systems: Education, Entrepreneurship and Employment Focus on North Eastern States’ here.

He said the Ministry of Ayush has also accorded in-principle approval for upgrading the Government Ayurvedic College here as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ with support of up to Rs 10 crore.

Sonowal said the Centre provides Rs 5 crore to upgrade under-graduate Ayush teaching colleges and Rs 6 crore to improve the infrastructure of postgraduate institutions in the northeast.

The Union minister announced a ‘Panchkarma Technician Course’ affiliated to the Health Sector Skill Council - National Skill Development Corporation at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Guwahati with 10 seats.

CHANGE OF NAME OF SON OF SERVING SOLDIER I, W. Daniel Ezung, (15 Assam) presently residing at Village - Longsa, Post - Wokha, PS - Wokha, District - Wokha, State - Nagaland, Pin - 797111, have changed my son's name from D. Limhathung Ezung to Limhathung D. Ezung (proposed new name) vide Affidavit dated 26/08/2021 before the Notary Public, Dimapur, Nagaland. db-211/21 IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND NOTICE

No. M-408/2/3688 / / Dated Dimapur, the 10-9-2021 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Mhono Lotha -Vrs- Thungchio Ezung resident of L.R.C Colony Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite claim/ objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Mhono Lotha, Village/Block No : 03 Patta No : 509, Dag No : 686, Area : 00B-01K-04Ls North : Atokhu Achumi, South : Colony Road East : Colony Road, West : Kheloshe Sema Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland dp-4437/21

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Offices of Newslaundary & Newsclick ‘surveyed’ ‘Intimidating’ independent media must

PROBE ATTEMPT TO STIFLE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: ONLINE PORTALS AFTER TAX SURVEY NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): Online news platform Newslaundry on Saturday said it does business “honestly and with integrity” while another such portal Newsclick said investigation against it by various agencies including the latest Income Tax Department survey is an attempt to “stifle” independent journalism.

The tax department surveyed the office of Newslaundry located at Sarvodaya Enclave in south Delhi on Friday along with that of Newsclick in Saidulajab area (south Delhi) on charges of alleged tax evasion.

“We have nothing to hide and have done everything by the book and are not in any breach or violation of any law. We conduct our business honestly and with integrity,” Newslaundry cofounder Abhinandan Sekhri said in a message posted on his Twitter handle.

He said the tax team told him he “cannot” speak to his lawyer and the law requires him to comply “without seeking legal advice” adding that the officials were

Income tax officials at Newsclick office on Friday, September 10.

courteous and professional.

He said “no signed hash value of the data copied” was provided to him and that he considered this as violation of his fundamental right to privacy.

A hash value is a numeric value that uniquely identifies data. Hash values represent large amounts of data as much smaller numeric values, so they are used with digital signatures.

Sekhri said the tax team comprising 6-7 people arrived at their office around

12.15 pm and left around 12.40 am on Saturday.

“They searched and looked through all computer devices at the premises.

My personal mobile phone, laptop and a couple of office machines were taken control of and all the data on them downloaded by the IT team,” he said.

Sekhri said this was the second visit by the tax authorities to his office, the first being in June, and they had given “all documents related to our funding and

Heavy rains lash IGIA; Ops not impacted

Waterlogging at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rains, in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (IANS): Heavy rains waterlogged several areas of the national capital’s IGI Airport here on Saturday morning.

Accordingly, the arrival area of Terminal 3 was waterlogged for “half an hour” before it was cleared.

The incident took place after relentless rains lashed

the national capital since Friday late night.

However, flight operations continued unhindered at the airport.

In a tweet, the Delhi International Airport Limited said: “ Due to sudden heavy rain, for a short period, there was waterlogging at the forecourt. Our team was immediately aligned to look into it and the issue has been resolved.”

Besides, several airlines said that inclement weather has delayed some flights. “#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to bad weather in #Delhi, flight departures and arrivals are impacted,” IndiGo said in a tweet.

On its part, SpiceJet tweeted: “Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures or arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected” In addition, Vistara said: “Due to waterlogging on account of heavy rains in Delhi, traffic congestion is expected. Customers travelling are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport. Thank you!”

accounts” to the officials then.

“We will cooperate in whatever way we are required to by the law. We will also continue to practice public interest journalism which is why we exist,” he said. Our support comes from people who value public interest news and chose to subscribe to Newslaundry, not through government or corporate advertisements or public relation exercises, Sekhri said, adding that the online portal

is proud of the model it has chosen and championed.

Tax officials had said that separate survey operations on the two news portals were conducted to verify certain tax payment details and remittances made by the organisations.

As part of a survey operation, carried out under Section 133A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, tax officials cover only the business premises of an assessee and those linked to it and not their residential addresses.

However, they are authorised to seize documents, computer and electronic devices as part of the surprise action.

Newsclick said the tax team “recorded the statement of its Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha; impounded his phone; and took away documents – what they called “loose papers” from the premises”.

“They also took email dumps of Prabir, editor Pranjal, and various administrative and financial accounts related to Newsclick,” it said in a statement posted on its Twitter handle.

Delhi: 40 passengers rescued from bus trapped in underpass

A view of waterlogged underpass road near Aerocity in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): The Delhi Fire Services on Saturday rescued 40 passengers of a private bus which was trapped at a waterlogged underpass here following heavy rains on Saturday morning, officials said. The passengers included women and children. The bus was going to Mathura and got stuck at the underpass of Palam flyover, officials said.

The DFS received a call seeking assistance at 11.30 am after which two fire tenders were pressed into service, they said.

Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services said, “A bus with passengers onboard

got trapped at an underpass of the Palam flyover due to waterlogging. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot and all the passengers were rescued safely.” Heavy rains lashed the national capital Saturday morning, leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. According to civic agencies, several areas in the city, including Moti Bagh, RK Puram, Madhu Vihar, Hari Nagar, Rohtak Road, Badarpur, Som Vihar, Ring Road near IP Station, Vikas Marg, Sangam Vihar, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Pul Prahladpur Underpass, Munirka, Rajpur Khurd, Nangloi and Kirari, witnessed waterlogging.

stop, says Editors Guild on I-T ‘surveys’

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): Expressing concern over the Income Tax ‘surveys’ conducted at the offices of two news websites, the Editors Guild of India on Saturday criticised the move saying the “dangerous trend of government agencies harassing and intimidating” independent media must stop as it undermines the constitutional democracy.

On Se ptember 10, teams of IT officials visited the offices of NewsClick and Newslaundry and conducted investigations through the day, the body noted.

The Guild said it is deeply disturbed about the I-T ‘surveys’ at the offices of the two news websites.

“The guild is deeply concerned that such indiscriminate seizure of journalists’ data, which could include sensitive information such as details of sources, stories under works and other journalistic data, is in violation of free speech and freedom of press,” it said in an official statement.

While they were officially labelled as surveys by

the I-T officials, according to the statement issued by Abhinandan Sekhri, cofounder of Newslaundry, this was a clear intermediately and latent attack on their rights and therefore press freedom, the EGI said.

“It is learnt that the I-T team made clones of Sekhri’s mobile and laptop, as well as some other office machines, And no hash value was given to them.

“This is clearly beyond the mandate of service as defined under section 133 A of the income tax act which only allows data pertaining to the investigation to be copied, and certainly not personal and professional date of journalists. It is also in violation of procedures laid out in the Information Technology Act 2000,” it said. This was the second visit by an income tax team at the office of Newslaundry, the earlier one being in June.

In case of NewsClick, the Enforcement Directorate had conducted raids at the office as well as homes of their senior journalists and officials in February.

“Both NewsClick and Newslaundry have been critical of policies and functioning of the union government,” the EGI said.

“The dangerous trend of government agencies harassing and intimidating independent media must stop as it undermines our constitutional democracy,” it said, adding that in July, income tax raids were conducted at the offices of the country’s leading newspaper Dainik Bhaskar as well as a Lucknow-based news channel Bharat Samachar.

These raids were conducted against the backdrop of some very critical coverage by both the news organisations on government’s handling of the pandemic.

“The Guild demands that great care and sensitivity be shown in all such investigations so as to not undermine the rights of journalists and media organisations. Further, to ensure that such investigations are conducted within the prescribed rules and that they don’t degenerate into instruments of harassment to intimidate independent media,” the EGI said.

Haryana govt orders judicial probe into Aug 28 incident, farmers call off sit-in CHANDIGARH, SEP 11 (PTI): The Haryana government on Saturday ordered a judicial probe into last month’s clash between farmers and police and sent the IAS officer who is at the centre of a row over his remarks on leave. Following this, farmers called off their sit-in outside the Karnal district headquarters.

Haryana Additional Chief Secretary Devender Singh said the probe will be conducted by a retired judge and will be completed within a month. Former SDM Ayush Sinha will remain on leave during the time, he said. A joint press conference by Haryana government officials and farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni was held in Karnal after both sides reached an agreement, leading to the ending of the stand-off.

There was an indication of a possible ending of the impasse between the farmers and the Karnal administration on Friday

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait stages a protest at the farmers’ agitation site at Ghazipur in New Delhi, Saturday. (PTI)

evening itself as after a marathon meeting both sides had said that it was held in a cordial atmosphere.

At the joint press conference, farmer leader Chaduni said they will call off their sit-in outside the Karnal district headquarters. About 10 protesters were hurt in the clash with police in Karnal on August 28 when they tried to march towards the venue of a BJP meeting. Sinha, a 2018-batch IAS officer was caught on tape allegedly telling police-

men to “break the heads” of farmers if they cross the line. Following the incident, farmers had been demanding the suspension of Sinha.

On September 2, he was transferred out of Karnal and posted as additional secretary of Citizen Resources Information Department.

Haryana Additional Chief Secretary Devender Singh on Saturday said the meeting between farmer leaders and the government officials was held in a positive atmosphere.

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): India and Australia on Saturday held the inaugural foreign and defence ministerial dialogue to boost overall strategic ties in the backdrop of an unsettling phase of geopolitical flux in the region.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held the ‘twoplus-two’ talks here with their Australian counterparts Marise Payne and Peter Dutton.

Jaishankar described the in-person talks as “productive”. “A productive 2+2 meeting today with Australia,” he tweeted.

The talks took place at a

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne (L) during a press interation

time the global focus is on the situation in Afghanistan after its takeover by the Taliban, and the issue figured in the delibera-

tions. “We are meeting at a very crucial time when, along with a pandemic we have a geo-political environment which is in

rapid flux and we must, bilaterally and with other like-minded partners, respond adequately to safeguard our national interests as well as ensure a peaceful, stable, and prosperous IndoPacific region,” Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the dialogue.

The external affairs minister said India has the “two-plustwo’ format of talks with very few countries.

“I also believe that developments in Afghanistan will be an important subject of discussion between us today,” Jaishankar said.

“This meeting, of course, gives us an opportunity to re-

view and take forward the comprehensive strategic partnership as we prepare for another meeting between our prime ministers later this month in the United States,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to the US later this month to attend a summit of Quad leaders.

People familiar with the ‘two-plus-two’ talks said the two sides held extensive deliberations on all key issues of strategic interests including the situation in the Indo-Pacific in the face of China’s growing muscle-flexing in the region.

The overall focus was to ramp up the strategic ties, they said.

September 11 was attack on humanity: PM Modi AHMEDABAD, SEP 11 (PTI): Terming the 9/11 terror attack an assault on humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that a permanent solution to such tragedies can be found in human values.

He said that on the same day in 1893, Swami Vivekananda had introduced to the world the human values of India during his address at the Parliament of World’s Religion in Chicago.

Modi’s statements come on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers of the World

Trade Center in New York and amid the developments in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has taken control of the country.

“Today is September 11, that is 9/11, a date in the history of the world that is also known for attacks on humanity. But this same date also taught a lot to the whole world,” Modi said after inaugurating via video conference the Sardardham Bhavan in Ahmedabad to provide residential and other facilities to students and job aspirants, and also performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of Sardardham PhaseII Kanya Chhatralaya, a

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girls’ hostel.

He said that on September 11, 1893, Swami Vivekananda stood on the global stage and introduced to the world India’s human values.

“Today, the world is realising that the lasting

solution to tragedies like the two decades-old 9/11 will be through these values of humanity. Also, if we need to remember lessons learnt from these terror attacks, then we also need to keep making efforts for human values with full faith,” Modi said.

The prime minister announced a chair for Tamil studies dedicated to Tamil poet Subramania Bharati on his death anniversary.

The chair will be set up in the Faculty of Arts at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), he said.

“Today is (also) the 100th death anniversary

of India’s great scholar, philosopher and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati.

The vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ that Sardar (Patel) Saheb carried, the same philosophy has been shining with full divinity in the Tamil writings of Mahakavi Bharati,” he said.

The PM said the chair would inspire students and research fellows to work towards making the grand India that Bharati dreamt of.

“Subramania Bharati also put a special emphasis on the country’s unity, and his ideals are an integral part of Indian philosophy,” Modi said.

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SDG report card

report by the NITI Aayog recently has revealed that Nagaland, which performed poorly in -no poverty, health and affordable energy- is the worst-performing state overall in the Northeast region.

As per the first edition of NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index (which focuses on the Northeast region), Nagaland’s 12 districts have been placed in the “performer” category of the index. The SDG India Index scores range between 0–100, higher the score of a State/UT, the greater the distance to target achieved. States and UTs are classified in four categories based on their SDG India Index score - aspirant: 0–49; performer: 50–64; frontrunner: 65–99, achiever: 100.The 17 SDGs are: (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Wellbeing, (4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, (10) Reducing Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life On Land, (16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships for the Goals.The placements are done according to the districts’ performance in connection to the goals in the report. The report by the NITI Aayog said Nagaland performed poorly in six goals – no poverty, good health and well being, clean and affordable energy, sustainable cities and communities and industry, innovation and infrastructure. As per the report, the state had a mixed performance in reducing inequalities, quality education, climate action and peace and justice. The state, however, has done a good job in no hunger SDG, sanitation, economic growth and gender equality. For a state like Nagaland, which has been priding itself with awards won under small category states in various fields in the not so distant past; the NITI Aayog report was like a bad report card which has made many seriously think about governance itself. Nagaland is among a few states in north east that receives fair and generous amount of financial assistance from the Centre and through various central schemes.

Schematic indicators for these interventions have also been drafted and they known as the three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social. These three pillars are also informally referred to as people, planet and profits. Nagaland planning minister Neiba Kronu had admitted that Nagaland did poorly under SDG but went on to say that besides the state others in the north east in the same bracket were Meghalaya(61%), Arunachal Pradesh(61%) and Assam(57%). Among the north eastern states, those who performed well under SDG index 2020 included Sikkim(71%), Mizoram(68%),Tripura(65%) and Manipur(64%).

These goals are supposedly monitored by the NITI Aayog annually so as to gauge how the overall indicators are across India. It may be noted that the 2030 Development Agenda titled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” forms the basis for the global SDG. There are those who see the SDG as an exercise in futility and naïve since most goals are not practically achievable except perhaps like providing access to water and sanitation.

The weaknesses arise in part, due to lack of effective implementation and also the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, this should not be justification for failure but rather reason to change the tag of negativity surrounding Nagaland.

DailyDevotion Missionary Weapons (2)

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. —John 13:14 Ministering in Everyday Opportunities. Ministering in everyday opportunities that surround us does not mean that we select our own surroundings— it means being God’s very special choice to be available for use in any of the seemingly random surroundings which He has engineered for us. The very character we exhibit in our present surroundings is an indication of what we will be like in other surroundings.

The things Jesus did were the most menial of everyday tasks, and this is an indication that it takes all of God’s power in me to accomplish even the most common tasks in His way. Can I use a towel as He did?

Towels, dishes, sandals, and all the other ordinary things in our lives reveal what we are made of more quickly than anything else. It takes God Almighty Incarnate in us to do the most menial duty as it ought to be done.

Jesus said, “I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). Notice the kind of people that God brings around you, and you will be humiliated once you realize that this is actually His way of revealing to you the kind of person you have been to Him. Now He says we should exhibit to those around us exactly what He has exhibited to us.

Do you find yourself responding by saying, “Oh, I will do all that once I’m out on the mission field”?

Talking in this way is like trying to produce the weapons of war while in the trenches of the battlefield— you will be killed while trying to do it.

We have to go the “second mile” with God (see Matthew 5:41). Yet some of us become worn out in the first ten steps. Then we say, “Well, I’ll just wait until I get closer to the next big crisis in my life.” But if we do not steadily minister in everyday opportunities, we will do nothing when the crisis comes.

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Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Post-mortem

Why is Communist China suddenly so inclusive?

B eijing wants everyone to believe that Tibet has been par t of China since antiquity — but Tibetans cannot accept this because ‘China did not even exist then, contrary to what the new Emperors would like us to believe.

What is China is a question which has some relevance today, and the answer is important not only for the Communist Party of China (CPC), but the world at large too.

On September 1, Xinhua reported that a series large exhibitions centered on the theme ‘Ethnic Unity — Casting a Fir m Consciousness of the Chinese National Community’ sponsored by the National Culture Palace, had officially been launched in Beijing.

It included several displays centred on a multiethnic China; the exhibitions were entitled: ‘Treasures of Nationalities’; ‘People of All Ethnic Groups – Hearts to the Party’; ‘National Ethnic Minorities’ Gifts to the Party’, and ‘Cultural Relics in the Collection of the Palace of Nationalities’.

Why suddenly this e m p h a s i s o n C h i n a ’s ‘ethic unity’ and this after 100 years of the CPC’s existence? As always in China, the propaganda’s stress is put on something which is missing (‘unity’).

Already in August, President Xi Jinping addressed a Central Ethnic

Work Conference pleading for solid ethnic work and ‘casting a firm sense of Chinese ethnic community’.

He mentioned 50,000 precious cultural relics, more than 200,000 ancient books, some 400,000 other books and more than 3,000 paintings and works of art, kept in the National C u l t u r e Pa l a c e “ f u l ly reflecting the connotation of national unity and progress, and letting history speak and letting culture s p e a k .” W h e t h e r t h e s e ‘relics’ were forceful taken away from minorities’ areas, is of course not mentioned.

Has it not been the habit of colonisers to loot their new colonies?

Remember the Kohinoor?

Xi spoke of “the beautiful interaction and exc h a n ge s a m o n g t h e various ethnic groups in China.”

According to the party’s General Secretary, the intermingling of the different ‘nationalities’ focused on “showing the sons and daughters of all ethnic groups to listen to the Party, feel the Party’s grace, follow the Party, hand in hand, to build a great revival of the Chinese dream of the glorious course.”

Why wait 100 years to remember that the ‘nationalities’ exist?

It further raises another issue, is China a nation or only an amalgam of different nationalities recently assembled together,

in which case why have the nationalities not been given their due place during the last century?

To give a concrete e x a m p l e, w hy a r e s o few members of the ‘nationalities’ members o f t h e C P C ’s C e n t r a l Committee and not a single one is in the Politburo or the Central Military Commission? Examples could be multiplied. Many see this as Han Chauvinism.

Today, Beijing would like us to believe that China a unified entity which since immemorial times included the Periphery of the Middle Kingdom; it is simply not true.

Already in 2015, in a ‘White Paper on Tibet’, Beijing argued that “the only sensible alternative is for the Dalai Lama and his supporters to accept that Tibet has been part of China since antiquity”.

Why should the Tibetans accept a lie?

The Chinese publication mentioned: “The wheels of history roll forward and the tides of the times are irresistible.

Tibet’s path of development is one imposed by history and chosen by the people.

Experience proves to us that only by upholding unity and opposing separatism, only by upholding progress and opposing retrogression, only by upholding stability and opposing turmoil, can the future of Tibet be assured.

Any person or force that

attempts to resist the tide will simply be cast aside by history and by the people.”

Any serious student of history is aware that tides come and go; where is the mighty British Empire today?But for the sake of argument, let us accept the Chinese contention, then one should ask: what is China?

A f e w ye a r s a g o, Professor Ge Jianxiong, Director of the Institute of Chinese Historical Geog raphy at Fudan University in Shanghai stated in an article in The China Review: “It would be a defiance of history to claim that Tibet has always been a part of China since the Tang Dynasty (7th to 10th century).”

Jianxiong went further and questioned the notion of China: “When discussing the peaceful rise of China and the history of the great powers of the world, it is natural to think of ancient China. Can ancient China be considered a Great Power? If so, how big was it? This is a prerequisite for knowing the history and comparing development.”

For the professor, there was no such thing as China, but dynasties who ruled over small or larger areas: “First of all, China (‘Zhongguo’) only officially became the name of our country with the founding of the Republic of China in 1912. Before this, the idea of China (‘Zhongguo’) was

not clearly conceptualised.”

Jianxiong said: “The conce pt of China has continued to expand. From referring specifically to the central plains of China, the concept has since grown to now refer generally to a whole nation. Even during the late Qing, China would sometimes be used as a name to refer to the Qing State, including all the territory within the boundaries of the Qing Empire, but other times it would only refer to the ‘18 Interior Provinces’ and not include Manchuria, Inner Mongolia, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Therefore, if we want to understand the extent of ancient China’s ter ritor y, we can only speak of how large was the actual territory controlled by a particular dynasty at a particular moment.”

Jianxiong gave Tibet as an example: “If we ask: How big was 8th century China and if we speak about the borders of the Tang Dynasty, we cannot include the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. This was ruled

by Tubo/Tufan [dynasty] and so does not count.

Tubo/Tufan was sovereign, independent of the Tang Dynasty. At least it was not administered by the Tang Dynasty; there would have been no need to erect the Tang-Tubo/Tufan alliance tablet [Tibet-Tang Treaty of 821 [AD]. It would be a defiance of history if we claim that since the Tang Dynasty, Tibet has

always been a par t of China – the fact that the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau subsequently became a part of the Chinese dynasties does not substantiate such a claim.”

Jianxiong continued: “ M o r e o v e r, w e m u s t d i f f e r e n t i a t e b e t we e n territory that was actually u n d e r a d m i n i s t r a t i ve control of a dynasty, that which was a vassal state, and that which was within the reaches of our prestige.”

Tibet has been part of China since antiquity— Tibetans cannot accept this contention, simply because China did not even exist then, contrary to what the new Emperors would like us to believe.

The present leadership in Beijing should do their homework and start studying the history of their ‘empire’, before asking the Tibetans, the Uighurs or the Mongols to sign on a dotted line.

And sooner or later, the Communist Dynasty will also collapse, like all other dynasties before; then, the Middle Kingdom will probably shrink again behind the Great Wall.

So why all this noise about ‘ethnic unity’ in the Middle Kingdom in the Chinese media?

Claude Arpi is an author, journalist, historian, Tibetologist, and China expert. The views expressed are personal.

(IANS)

Right to Education Act has brought hope – but the Journey towards Independence pandemic has shown flaws that should be fixed B

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n August 4, 2009, India enacted the Right to Education Act that describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between the age of 6 years and 14 years in India. When the Act came into effect on April 1, 2010, the country became one of 135 nations to make education a fundamental right of every child.

This Act was a watershed moment for Indian education because universal elementary education was enshrined as a fundamental right in its Constitution. Some of its key features included laying down parameters for teacher qualification, infrastructure and teacher-pupil ratio.

It also banned cor poral punishment in any form. A controversial and significant part of the Act was Article 12 1(C), which requires non-minority private-unaided schools to reserve 25% of their seats for the socially and economically disadvantaged.

While the Act has been considered vital legislation, it falls severely short on several aspects. It merits a thorough relook, especially in a post-Covid-19 scenario.

Where it’s going wrong?

To begin with, an interesting factor to consider here is that learning outcomes are not mentioned anywhere in the RTE Act. There is a significant emphasis on inputs but none on outcomes.

As mentioned before, the act stipulates various norms that are entirely input related but does not mention what these inputs seek to achieve.

According to the Annual Status of Education Report 2016, the percentage of children in rural government schools in Class 5 who can read at Class 2 level or better is only at 50.3%, with massive differences across states. Similarly, the percentage of children in rural government schools in Class 5 who could recognise two-digit numbers was just 30.5%.

Scholars have noted that although the RTE Act has brought hope to schoolchildren, there is a striking inequality in elementary education both in quality and quantity, thereby causing disparities in its access across location, economic category, social group and gender, most importantly through socioreligious exclusion. For example, former Chief Economic Adviser Reader’s note: Articles

arbarity was inflicted upon the innocent for nearly an entire century; battles and bloodshed had prevailed across the country for decades, ge n e r a t i o n s o f yo u t h h a d succumbed to martyrdom, a population of over 300 million had tolerated massacre after massacre, and what was once known as Sone Ki Chidiya was now engulfed in revolting chaos.

Despite the broken spirits and shattered livelihoods, the traumatic experiences and ever-weeping wounds, Bharat remained undefeated as it grappled its way towards freedom.

The western observers continued to predict that India could not survive as a single nation, owing to its multicultural population and fragile economy. The fate of the nation seemed arbitrary at best, and unfortunate at worst.

However, the remarkable individuals who led the struggle for independence and enabled the emergence of a robust constitution bestowed upon the people the greatest power- the power of a democratic establishment, an establishment that promoted harmony amongst the citizens, inclusivity amongst diverse communities and diplomacy in the political spectrum.

The foundations of democracy also established impartiality in the eyes of the law, and sovereignty in the hands of a common man. Even though the laws and remedies often fall short in actual practice, the demand for justice continues to be expressed without inhibitions, and thus paves the way for consistent improvements.

T h e f a c t t h a t w e, a s citizens of India, often express dissent towards the functioning of our government is itself a crucial testimony to the success of ‘freedom of speech and expression’. Freely assessing the functioning of the power holders also enables the prospect for continual growth while manifesting the true spirits of democracy.

The core values of the constitution include the principle of ‘of the people, by the people, for the people’ and this vision continues to remain a foremost segment of Indian democracy.

The long years of colonial suppression remain in stark contrast to the participatory nature of our democracy, and thus exist as evidence of an explicit advancement. Today, as the entire

nation celebrates seventy-five years of independence, Indian democracy stands strong as the basis for the principles of both, our nation’s governance and the citizens’ livelihoods.

Even though several scenarios highlight the everexistent vulnerabilities of the traditionally marginalized communities, it is important to acknowledge the extent of advancements in social inclusion. Economic growth is steadily combatting income disparities, and chipping away at unemployment. Educational awareness is also on the rise, along with an increasingly favourable literacy rate.

The industrial revolutions that India undertook facilitated collective upliftment in society, and led to the emergence of India as a global economy.

Several credible advancements in agriculture have also been realised (such as, the green revolution), and have provided the Indian farmers with greater opportunities of self-sufficiency.

In recent years, India has also witnessed considerable g rowth in the scientific domain, while also successfully executing commercial ventures in technological research. With regard to social welfare, a plethora of policies have been executed and have facilitated the commencement of gradual change. Many of these policies also aim to achieve gender equality, through diligent efforts towards women empowerment.

Today, the youth community of India is more aware than ever before, and is taking up triumphant community-driven projects, along with initiatives that gain global recognition.

While acknowledging that the current progress does not warrant for complacency, I do believe it calls for recognition of the headways accomplished in these 75 years.

At present, our nation proudly serves as the homeland of over 1300 million Indians who unitedly strive towards the consolidation of democratic principles. Hence, the undeniable success of Indian democracy, coupled with an affirmative outlook in terms of future progress has the capability to pronounce triumph, and mitigate contemporary adversities in society.

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of India, Arvind Subramanian country. While internet adoption and economist Rohit Lamba found has doubled since 2010, there are that in terms of the number of still more than 70 crore of those years of educational attainment, in India who are not connected to India’s Hindu upper castes are the internet. converging with that of the most An analysis by Digital Global developed nations.

Statshot reveals that women In contrast, the gap between make up the majority of these upper caste educational attainment unconnected populations. and that of Scheduled Castes, With such enormous entry Scheduled Tribes and Muslims barriers, the pandemic has brought is as great as three to three and forth the failure of the Union and a half years. The broad pattern State governments to implement of continuing inequality in “ f r e e ” a n d “ c o m p u l s o r y ” educational outcomes across social education under the RTE Act. and religious groups is consistent We are yet to see the effects of with theories that emphasise such a long gap in education. It unequal access to learning as an is quite likely that a large group instrument of elite dominance. of students could have dropped A c c o r d i n g t o V out, and learning outcomes could Ramachandran, there is spatial have significantly deteriorated. segregation of the rich from Even the National Education the middle class and the poor, Policy launched in 2020, which implying that children are going outlined the vision for India’s to different kinds and differently new education system, failed to endowed schools. mention anything about online Moreover, an analysis of the education during the pandemic.

National Council of Educational Reforms needed Research and Training and Unified There are two critical aspects District Information System for to consider for reform here.

Education data shows that there Firstly, the RTE Act needs has been a significant increase to be amended to include online in private schools enrolment. An learning, which also has potential analysis by the Central Square ramifications for the right to the Foundation found that today internet to be made a fundamental 47.5% of students in India attend right. private schools, with over 16 states Moreover, the Union and state having over 50% of students in governments both need to identify private schools. that private schools are here to stay.

Moreover, enrolment in A significant reform in regulating government schools has decreased private schools for governance and from 74.1% in 1978 to 52.5% in infrastructure, and bringing about 2017. This drastic decrease in uniform quality indicators so that government school enrolment can parents can make a more informed only reflect the fact that parents choice is something that is urgently are unhappy with the quality of required. By stipulating that all education in government schools. private schools must reserve 25% However, private schools are of their seats to economically not faring necessarily better. From backward sections of society, it 2008-’18, the reading levels in seems evident that the intent is to India’s rural private schools have abdicate the state of its burden on stayed the same, while arithmetic education to private players. skills have worsened. In 2018, only Through the current form 39.8% of Class 5 children could of RTE, the government of India divide a three-digit number by a has given schooling precedence single digit. over education. The RTE Act Covid-19 and education seems to be more of a “right to With an ongoing pandemic, access schooling” than a “right to institutes across the country have education’’. With the pandemic, shifted to an internet-based model even the “right to access schooling” of schooling. However, the burden is coming undone. It is a right of providing infrastructure to served all wrong. children to access internet-based Vishal Vasanthakumar is a education is now on parents, with graduate of the Harvard Graduate the government unable to furnish School of Education and an devices for children to access independent researcher working at online classes.

As per the Broadcast India the intersection of caste, politics and education.

Survey 2018, there are only around (As published by Scroll.in) 30 crore smartphones in the or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Mumbai rape victim dies in hospital

MUMBAI, SEP 11 (PTI/ IANS): A 34-year-old woman, who had been raped and brutalized with a rod by a man inside a stationary tempo in suburban Sakinaka area, died at a hospital during treatment in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

The crime which bore a chilling similarity to the 2012 `Nirbhaya’ gang-rape case of Delhi took place in the wee hours of Friday.

The suspect who had been arrested within a few hours of the incident has been now charged with murder.

While the city police formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident, opposition BJP demanded capital punishment for the accused and questioned if women were safe in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray termed the incident as a “blot on humanity”.

“The trial in the case will be held on a fast track and the victim, who succumbed to injuries today, will get justice,” he said in a statement. He has discussed the case with state Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil and Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale, Thackeray added.

The Sakinaka area in

The crime which bore a chilling similarity to the 2012 ‘Nirbhaya’ gang-rape case of Delhi.

the western suburbs has several industrial units.

According to police, accused Mohan Chouhan (45) worked as a driver and lived on the pavement in the same area.

Besides being raped, the victim woman was assaulted with an iron rod in her private parts and lost a lot of blood, a police official said. She had also been stabbed with a knife, he added.

Police commissioner Nagrale told reporters that the crime came to light when the watchman of a company located on Khairani Road called the police control room and said that a man was seen thrashing a woman.

Police reached the spot within 10 minutes and

found the victim inside a parked tempo. As her condition was serious, they decided to take her to hospital in the same vehicle so as to save time. They got the key of the tempo from the watchman and drove her to Rajawadi hospital in suburban Ghatkopar, the commissioner said.

The police also obtained CCTV footage of the spot. A man seen leaving the tempo was identified as Mohan Chouhan who hails from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, the commissioner said.

He was arrested and produced before a court which sent him in police custody till September 21, Nagrale said.

His blood-stained clothes were seized. They

would be sent for forensic analysis to find out if it is the victim’s blood, the commissioner added.

A Special Investigation Team has been formed to conduct the probe, he said.

“Assistant Commissioner of Police Jyotsna Rasam will be the investigation officer. The probe will be completed within a month, and the case will be tried before a fast-track court as the chief minister announced,” the commissioner said.

“As the victim was unconscious, her statement could not be recorded.

Therefore police are as yet clueless about what exactly happened. But it will be ascertained during the investigation,” Nagrale said.

The probe so far has revealed the involvement of only one person in the crime, the commissioner said.

On Friday the police had booked the accused under IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder), 376 (rape), 323 (assault) and 34 (common intention). After the victim died, section 302 (murder) was added, while section 34 was dropped as the involvement of any other person in the crime has not come to light, a police release said.

NCW takes cognizance of Sakinaka rape case

A 30-year-old woman, who was raped and brutalized with rods, remain unconscious and critical in a civic hospital. As the incident sparked outrage all over the state, the National Commission for Women took note of it here on Saturday.

NCW Chair person Rekha Sharma has taken serious cognizance of “this barbaric incident where a woman was raped and brutalized” in Mumbai.

“As per information, the victim is married and has two kids. Whether the act is committed by one person, or more is not known and it is a matter of investigation,” she told mediapersons later.

According to police, the woman was first raped and beaten with a rod, then the rapist allegedly shoved a rod in her private parts, dumped her body on a desolate stretch before decamping from there.

Top police officials are supervising the investigations and the possible involvement of others besides the arrested-accused in the crime that shook the people on the eve of the state’s biggest festival Ganeshotsav which started on September 10.

7 Over 72 crore ED serves notice to Abhishek COVID-19 vaccine Banerjee, third in this month doses provided were indulging in vindictive

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): More than 72 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

The doses were provided through the government of India (free of cost channel) and through the direct state procurement category, it added.

The ministry said over 5.75 crore (5,75,43,795) balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered.

The Union government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country, it said.

The vaccination drive has been ramped up through the availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to states and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain, the ministry said.

As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the government has been supporting the states and UTs by providing them COVID-19 vaccines free of cost, it added.

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K O L K AT A , S E P 1 1 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate has again served notice to Abhishek Banerjee asking him to appear before the ED officials in Delhi on September 21. This is the third notice served to Banerjee in this month in the alleged coal smuggling case.

Earlier on September 6, Banerjee appeared before the ED officials and he was interrogated for nine hours.

The next day again he was asked to come to the office but Banerjee replied that it was impossible for him to appear because of his pre-scheduled political programs. The central agency again served a notice asking him to appear on September 21. The interrogation of Banerjee has sparked debate across political circles with chief minister Mamata Banerjee attacking the BJP government on the issues alleging that the Modi-Shah duo

UP Congress confident ‘Medicine from Sky’ launched in Telangana RSS says will wait for govt’s report on Namaz room of winning 100 seats party ahead of the election will motivate party workers.

“Miracles do happen in politics and the Congress can form the government in the state. Either the Congress will form the government in the state or without the Congress, no government will be formed,” said the former Congress legislative party leader in the UP Assembly.

Hitting out at the central government over the rise in fuel prices, he said when the BJP was in opposition, it used to say that it would sell petrol and diesel at Rs 30 per litre but now the prices of petrol and diesel touch almost Rs 100 per litre.

Mathur slammed the BJP for its repeated attacks against the Congress’s UP in-charge Priyanka Gandhi.

“It has become the habit of the BJP high command that whenever a senior leader of the Congress comes to Lucknow they become fearful because they know the Congress is the only party, which can give a befitting reply to the BJP. It is for this reason that they try to make absurd remarks against Priyanka Gandhi,” he said.

Medicines being delivered by drones in Hyderabad.

HYDERABAD, SEP 11 (IANS): The Telangana gover nment’s initiative ‘Medicine from the Sky’ was launched on Saturday to deliver medicines to remote areas using drones.

Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Telangana’s Minister for Industries and Information Technology, K. T. Rama Rao formally launched the project at Vikarabad, making Telangana the first state to use drones to deliver medicines.

The maiden drone delivered a five kg box of vaccine doses to a community health centre located three kilometres away in 10 minutes.

The first sortie was carried out by a drone built

by SkyAir Mobility for its Consortium partner ‘Blue Dart Express’.

Life-saving drugs, vaccines, blood and even organs for transplantation could easily be transported to remote places while saving precious time, Rama Rao said while speaking at the launch event.

‘Medicines from the Sky’ initiative is spearheaded by the Emerging Technologies Wing of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications in partnership with the World Economic Forum, NITI Aayog, and HealthNet Global (Apollo Hospitals).

The project entails India’s first organised ‘Beyond the Visual Line Of

D H A N BA D, S E P 1 1 (PTI): An RSS functionary in Jharkhand said on Saturday the organisation will comment on the controversy over allotment of a ‘Namaz’ room in the state assembly only after the government makes a decision based on the report of a House panel constituted to look at the issue.

RSS’ Jharkhand Sah Prant Karyavah Rakesh Lal said this while briefing the media here on the three-day visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, who held marathon meetings with ‘pracharaks’ and other functionaries.

“The Assembly has set up a committee over allotment of a room (for offering Namaz) and it seems the gover nment would change the decision. The RSS will comment on the issue only after the government’s decision,” he said in response to a question.

After a row erupted on the issue, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto had on

Thursday formed an allparty committee of seven MLAs on the last day of the monsoon session to go into it and submit a report within 45 days.

Lal said the RSS is a Hindu organisation which does not believe in casteism.

Even in Shakha classes Swayamsevaks do not know each other’s caste despite being together for 25 years. The RSS believes in social harmony, he said.

Lal said the RSS chief took stock of the role played by its Swayamsevaks (volunteers) in helping people during the Covid pandemic in the state. He said Bhagwat advised them to cooperate with the government in combating the disease.

“In the event of a possible third wave of Covid, RSS will set up isolation wards in each block of Jharkhand. The sites and workers have already been identified. Arrangements are being made for training the volunteers,” he said.

IMD forecasts more rain in Maharashtra

MUMBAI, SEP 11 (PTI): Mumbai, the rest of Konkan, and Western Maharashtra are expected to receive `heavy to very heavy’ rainfall in the next three-four days, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said here on Saturday. “The low-pressure area developed in the Bay of Bengal is expected to get converted into depression and move north-north-west in next couple of days. It is expected to bring more intense showers over Western Maharashtra, Konkan including Mumbai region starting from Sunday,” the official said.

The IMD has issued an `orange’ alert for Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, Satara and Kolhapur while a yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, Wardha, Palghar and Sindhudurg districts. An orange alert means local officials should remain prepared in case showers intensify. The yellow alert indicates less chances of heavy rain.

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LUCKNOW, SEP 11 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Pradeep Mathur on Saturday exuded confidence that the grand old party would win 100 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, saying miracles do happen in politics.

Mathur said a majority of Congress workers want the party’s national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be the face of the organisation in the upcoming polls as they see a glimpse of former prime minister Indira Gandhi in her. “If everything goes well (in the UP Assembly polls), we think that we will get 100 seats,” the senior Congress leader told PTI here.

When asked as to whether the claims made by him are a bit unrealistic, as he is talking about jumping from the current tally of seven seats to triple digits, he said, “When the BJP can increase its tally from two to a majority, then why not the Congress. What I am saying is absolutely realistic and when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will come to UP, this could be easily achieved.”

He said the 12,000 kmlong yatra announced by the

Sight’ (BVLOS) trials as multiple drone consortiums are participating together to establish the use-case of long range drone-based medical deliveries. This is also the first drone programme since the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation had recently liberalised its drone policy.

As the first organised drone delivery programme in Asia, the trials are focused on laying the groundwork for the drone delivery network that will improve access to vital health care supplies for remote and vulnerable communities.

The project has eight participating consortiums comprising of drone operators, experts in healthcare and airspace management, among others, that will demonstrate short and longrange drone-based deliveries to assess the efficacy of low altitude aerial logistics in healthcare.

The launch marks the beginning of nearly a month-long continuous trials by the eight selected consortiums, that have been batched into two per week on a lottery basis. They will conduct BVLOS trials and collect the data from each flight.

politics. “They don’t have any proof. They are only harassing him (Abhishek Banerjee). When they can’t fight us politically, they are using the central agencies to scare us,” Mamata Banerjee said on the interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee who also happens to be her nephew.

The case, filed under criminal sections of the (PMLA), was filed by the ED after studying a November, 2020 FIR of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that alleged a multicrore coal pilferage scam related to the Eastern Coalfields Ltd mines in the state’s Kunustoria and Kajora areas in and around Asansol. Local state operative Anup Majhi alias Lala is alleged to be the prime suspect in the case.

The ED had earlier claimed that Abhishek Banerjee was a beneficiary of funds obtained from this illegal trade. He has been denying all charges. On September 6, after being interrogated by ED for nine hours Abhishek Banerjee had said, “It is difficult to cow us down by these agencies. We are not Congress that we will sit back and watch. We will go to all the places where democracy is being killed and butchered by the BJP”.

belonged to pre-litigation stage, it said.

The adalats disposed of 15, 33,186 cases and compensation or award of Rs 22,81,30,62,951 has been given, according to data available till 4 pm on Saturday, the member secretary of NALSA said in the statement. Most of the cases, decided in Lok Adalats, pertained to the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT), matrimonial disputes, cheque bounce and labour matters, it said.

“Across the country, the latest data available till 4 pm indicates that 33,12,389 cases were taken up out of which 18,50,067 were pre-litigation cases and 14,62,322 were pending cases. Over 15,33,186 cases were disposed of in a single day, indicating a huge achievement and success for the legal services authorities,” the statement said.

“It was on account of the keen participation by the stakeholders that the Legal Services Authorities have been able to achieve this huge disposal...,” it said.

Justice Lalit virtually joined the ongoing proceedings of the benches constituted at the district level and remote areas of several states and UTs such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the statement said. NALSA executive chairman Justice Lalit, during his interaction with presiding judges, welcomed their suggestions with respect to the efficient disposal of cases, it said.

The statement said that the apex court judge appreciated the work done at the ground level for ensuring success of such an alternate dispute redressal mechanism.

The National Lok Adalat has been postponed in Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka and Goa due to ongoing pandemic, it said, adding that now it will be held in these states on different dates in September.

Now the next National Lok Adalat of this calendar year will be organised in the month of December 2021, it said.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): In a significant achievement towards easing pressure on the judicial system, over 15 lakh of more than 33 lakh pending and pre-litigation cases were settled, and a whopping Rs 2,281 crore awarded on Saturday in National Lok Adalats held in 33 states and union territories by NALSA. This is the third National Lok Adalat being organised this year by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).

“National Lok Adalats are imperative to reduce the huge pendency in the justice system of the country,” senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice U U Lalit, who is also the executive chairman of NALSA, said.

Justice Lalit, who monitored the holding of National Lok Adalats, interacted with more than 50 presiding judges, the NALSA said in a statement. The Lok Adalats, which were conducted through virtual and hybrid mode, took up 33,12,389 cases, which were either pending in courts or

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It has stated that these changes would boost the development of the Indian EV ecosystem and the company will make significant direct investments in sales, service, and charging infrastructure; and significantly increase procurement from India for its global operations.

distribution (CGD) players as it would mean a rise in their gas cost for CNG and residential piped natural gas,” it said. “APM gas price rise would mean hefty price hikes would have to be made

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and cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value less or above $40,000.

In a letter to the road ministry, the US firm had stated that the effective import tariff of 110 per cent on vehicles with customs value above USD 40,000 is “prohibitive” to zeroemission vehicles.

It has requested the government to standardize the tariff on electric cars to 40 per cent irrespective

will rise to USD 3.15 per million British thermal unit (mmBtu) for the period from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 from the current USD 1.79, the brokerage said. The rate for gas from deepwater fields such as KG-D6 of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP Plc would rise to USD 7.4 per mmBtu next month.

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NEW DELHI,SEP 11 (PTI): The heavy industries ministry has asked US-based electric car major Tesla to first start manufacturing its iconic electric vehicles in India before any tax concessions can be considered, government sources said.

They said that the government is not giving such concessions to any auto firm and giving duty benefits to Tesla will not send a good signal to other companies that have invested billions of dollars in India.

Tesla has demanded reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

At present, cars imported as completely built units (CBUs) attract customs duty ranging from 60 per cent to 100 per cent, depending on engine size

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): CNG and piped cooking gas prices in cities such as Delhi and Mumbai may be hiked by 10-11 per cent next month as the government-dictated gas price is set to rise by about 76 per cent, ICICI Securities said in a report.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (IANS): Oil marketing companies (OMC) on Saturday continued to press the pause button on the revision of retail petrol and diesel prices for the sixth straight day.

In the national capital, petrol was sold for Rs 101.19 per litre on Saturday.

Similarly, price of the fuel in the other key metros of Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata stood unchanged at Rs 107.26, Rs 98.96, Rs 101.62 per litre, respectively.

In tandem with petrol price, diesel rates also remained unchanged.

In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, the fuel was sold for Rs 88.62, Rs 96.19, Rs 93.26 and Rs 91.71 per litre, respectively.

Retail prices remained unchanged as global oil prices continued to rise.

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (AGENCIES): It’s almost time for the launch of the new iPhones. Apple has already confirmed its upcoming “California Streaming” event for September 14.

While the Cupertino giant hasn’t yet detailed the products to be launched during this event. It’s quite certain that the iPhone 13 models will arrive during the same event.

The iPhone 13 series has already seen a plethora of leaks, and now another one has appeared detailing the colour and storage options of the upcoming smartphones. According to the leak, iPhone 13 will be available in Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, PRODUCT (RED), and White colours.

Whereas the iPhone 13, Pro would ship in Black, Silver, Gold, and Bronze colours.

Now for the storage, iPhone 13 is tipped to get 64GB, 128GB models.

company’s lawyers had said during the case hearings, following which the top court had barred banks from marking the company’s accounts as non-performing assets. The final ruling in the case also lifts the court’s restriction on lenders.

Reliance Infrastructure’s unit had in 2008 entered into a contract with Delhi Metro for running the country’s first private city rail project till 2038.

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including interest, according to Reliance Infrastructure’s annual report.

The verdict is a crucial victory for Ambani as his telecom firms are in bankruptcy and he is contesting a personal insolvency case lodged by the country’s largest lender. Reliance Infra shares jumped by the daily limit of 5% after the court order.

Reliance will use the money to pay lenders, the

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NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (AGENCIES): Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. won a four-year battle for control of money from an arbitration award that it says it needs to repay lenders.

A two-judge panel of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the 2017 arbitration award in favor of the Anil Ambani’s unit.

The arbitration tribunal award is worth over 46.6 billion rupees ($632 million)

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“I now return to the misplaced euphoria among your government’s spokespersons on the GDP/GVA (gross value added) growth in Quarter-1 of this financial year. I would like to point out that the growth of GVA in the Quarter-1 of this year represents a shortfall to the tune of 7.79 per cent compared to the Quarter 1 of 2019-20. Therefore, I would request you to restrain your spin doctors so that the reality is stated with utter

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the 1st Quarter growth of 2021-22, which economists have found utterly misleading and other experts have called it a ‘mirage’,” Mitra said.

I n d i a ’s e c o n o m i c growth surged to 20.1 per cent in the April-June quarter of this fiscal, helped by a low base of the year-ago period. The gross domestic product (GDP) had contracted by 24.4 per cent in the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the National

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dia today, from factories to farms. This is a sign of distress where non-agricultural sectors are simply unable to provide employment.

“In fact, your government’s periodic Labour Force Survey shows that such reverse migration to agriculture is cutting salaries of workers by half, for the lucky few who are able to find jobs as casual agricultural workers. We are reminded by Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) that 60 per cent of employment in manufacturing industries is in the unorganised sector.”

With the wholesale price index rising by 12.13 per cent (average of May, June and July 2021) and the Consumer Price Index crossing the danger line of the RBI, this “persistent inflationary trend” has eaten into the consumption expenditure of the common people and reduced their real income, he claimed.

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objectivity,” Mitra said.

He also said the economy has been witnessing chronic unemployment, unprecedented reverse migration of workers, the collapse of private consumption, persistent inflation cutting into meagre consumption expenditure of the poor and a fall in consumer sentiment.

“The nation is shocked to find that in the last month (August, 2021), the unemployment rate has again shot up to 8.32 per cent (as per Gol data) which implies that 3.6 crore people are jobless today...This is one and a half times the entire population of Australia,” Mitra mentioned in his letter.

Citing a study of Azim Premji University, he said it revealed that “nearly half of the formal salaried workers have moved into informal work between late 2019 and late 2020’. “You may not be aware that an unprecedented reverse migration of workers is taking place in In-

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KOLKATA, SEP 11 (PTI): West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra has written to his counterpart at the Centre, Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to take measures to increase demand in the economy as the supply-side policies have “failed” to boost the manufacturing sector. Gross fixed capital formation, which was Rs 12.3 lakh crore in the first quarter of 2019-20, fell to Rs 10.2 lakh crore in the corresponding period of the current fiscal, - “a fall of an investment by Rs 2.1 lakh crore, despite your numerous packages and corporate tax cuts”, he said in the fourpage letter.

“I would like to draw your kind attention to the deep distress that the common people of our country are facing today. This distress is likely to deepen further over the coming year.

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Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

UNITED NATIONS, SEP 11 (AFP): The United Nations chief warned Friday that the world is “moving in the wrong direction” and exhorted nations to take urgent action to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change.

“Covid-19 is a wa k e - u p c a l l , a n d we are overslee ping,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at a press conference.

Speaking ahead the UN General Assembly that kicks off in New York on September 21, Guterres lamented that vaccinemanufacturing nations have been unable to ramp up production toward the goal of vaccinating some 70 percent of the world population by the first half of 2022.

“The pandemic has demonstrated our collective failure to come together and make joint decisions for the common good, even in the face of an immediate,

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life-threatening global emergency,” Guterres said.

Guterres dismissed calls to delay a major UN climate summit, known as COP26, due to take place in Scotland in November.

Climate activists have called for postponing the event due to vaccine inequality, the raging Covid pandemic and logistical difficulties in organizing the event.

“To delay the COP is not a good thing,” Guterres said. “Delays have been so many and the issue is so urgent.”

BEIJING, SEP 11 (PTI): Eight people were killed and five others injured in an explosion and fire caused by a liquefied gas cylinder leakage on Saturday at a residential building in the Chinese city of Dalian, local officials said.

The accident took place around midnight in the city’s Pulandian District.

Firefighters and local police immediately rushed to the scene and the fire was put out at around 2:30 am.

So far, eight people have been confirmed dead in the accident, state-run X i n h u a n ew s a ge n c y reported.

The injured have been sent to local hospitals and are in stable condition.

The residents of the building have been evacuated. An investigation into the accident’s cause is underway, the report said.

Veiled Afghan women rally in support of Taliban in Kabul

KABUL/NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (IANS): After the Taliban deployed security in Kabul opted to aerial gunfire, lashes and manhandling of female protesters, who were marching in an anti-Taliban rally in Kabul; veiled women have taken to the streets and staged a rally in support of the Taliban regime.

Around 300 women, wearing black veils marched on the streets of Kabul and later sat at the Kabul university lecture theatre, asserting their support to the Taliban leadership, especially on gender segregation.

The women were carrying with them Taliban flags while the speakers criticized the west for what they called, an illegal invasion of Afghanistan.

In comparison to a women-led anti-Taliban p r o t e s t r a l l y, w h e r e p a r t i c i p a n t s a n d eve n journalists were blocked, stopped and assaulted by the Taliban security personal; the Taliban heavily guarded this particular pro-Taliban

Global vaccine disparity gets sharper

NAIROBI, SEP 11 (AP): Several hundred people line up every morning, starting before dawn, on a grassy area outside Nairobi’s largest hospital hoping to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sometimes the line moves smoothly, while on other days, the staff tells them there’s nothing available, and they should come back tomorrow.

Halfway around the world, at a church in Atlanta, two workers with plenty of vaccine doses waited hours Wednesday for anyone to show up, whiling away the time by listening to music from a laptop. Over a six-hour period, only one person came through the door.

The dramatic contrast highlights the vast disparity around the world. In richer countries, people can often pick and choose from multiple available vaccines, walk into a site near their homes and get a shot in minutes. Pop-up clinics, such as the one in Atlanta, bring vaccines into rural areas and urban neighborhoods, but it is common for them to get very few takers.

In the developing world, supply is limited and uncertain.

Just over 3 per cent of people across Africa have

Maasai men queuing to receive the vaccine look over as a woman, who is not, Maasai receives a jab on August 28. (AP/File)

been fully vaccinated, and health officials and citizens often have little idea what will be available from one day to the next.

More vaccines have been flowing in recent weeks, but the World Health Organization’s director in Africa said Thursday that the continent will get 25 per cent fewer doses than anticipated by the end of the year, in part because of the rollout of booster shots in wealthier counties such as the United States.

Bidian Okoth recalled spending more than three hours in line at a Nairobi hospital, only to be told to go home because there weren’t enough doses. But a friend who traveled to the US got a shot almost immediately after his arrival there with a vaccine

of his choice, “like candy,” he said.

“We’re str uggling with what time in the morning we need to wake up to get the first shot. Then you hear people choosing their vaccines. That’s super, super excessive,” he said.

Okoth said his uncle died from COVID-19 in June and had given up twice on getting vaccinated due to the length of the lines, even though he was eligible due to his age. The death jolted Okoth, a health advocate, into seeking a dose for himself.

He stopped at one hospital so often on his way to work that a doctor “got tired of seeing me” and told Okoth he would call him when doses were available.

Late last month, after a new donation of vaccines

the next flight. We have one at noon. It’s no big deal,” Allex said.

He recalls that the check-in for the two brothers “was odd. The two that I checked in, two brothers, one was kind of gruff and the other one was standing a couple of paces behind him. And this sounds odd, but this is what caught my attention. He was almost dancing, he was moving from foot to foot and grinning and looking around, and my thought was, here’s somebody that’s never been on an airplane and boy is this guy excited,” Allex said in the interview to ABC News.

“And I kind of watched him for a couple of minutes as we went through the whole check. And he was totally unresponsive as far as whatever we asked him to read, to look verbally. He just smiled and danced and was oblivious to what was going on,” he said in the report. “That’s the image I have, is the two of them standing there and the one just dancing, it was the oddest thing,” he said.

He said it was only until mid-morning of September 12, when FBI officials were talking to him that he found that the last two passengers he checked in were two of the hijackers.

arrived from Britain, he got his shot.

The disparity comes a s t h e U S i s m ov i n g closer to offering booster shots to large segments of the population even as it struggles to persuade Americans to get vaccinated in the first place.

President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans, including private-sector employees, as the country faces the surging COVID-19 delta variant.

About 53 per cent of the US population is vaccinated, and the country is averaging more than 150,000 new cases of COVID-19 a day, along with 1,500 deaths. Africa has had more than 7.9 million confirmed cases, including more than 200,000 deaths, and the highly infectious delta variant recently drove a surge in new cases as well.

The head of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, insisted We d n e s d ay t h a t r i c h countries with large supplies of coronavirus vaccines should hold off on offering booster shots through the end of the year and make the doses available to poorer countries.

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Women wave Taliban flags during a demonstration in support of the Taliban government, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

rally.

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid, responding to a question about the anti-Taliban protest rally, said that there is no permission for any rally unless it is permitted by the Taliban regime.

This interpreted in one way means that anyone wanting to raise their voice against the Taliban, will not be allowed to voice their concern, while on the other hand, it means that a proTaliban event or rally, will

be allowed by the Taliban regime, primarily because it would act at a counternarrative to anti-Taliban sentiments, especially with reference to women’s rights in the country.

The speakers at the Shaheed Rabbani Education University, where the proTaliban women gathered, said they were against those women, who are protesting against the Taliban on the streets, insisting that t h o s e wo m e n a r e n o t representatives of women.

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The Tsungiki Village Council (TVC) heartily congratulates the following: 1. Dr. Mhalo Ezung, NPS, wife of Shri. Senchumo Lotha, on her recent promotion to the post of DCP (HQ) Dimapur under the Department of Home, Government of Nagaland.

2. Dr. Zurenthung Kikon, son of Shri. T. Thechamo Kikon & Mrs. Nchumbeni Kikon, on his being conferred with Doctor of Ministry on the dissertation “A Study on the Dawn of Satanism: Investigating the Prevalence of Satanism in Nagaland with particular reference to Lothas of Wokha District” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sukanta Samuel, Ph.D, Asia Evangelical College & Seminary Bangalore, accredited by Asia Theological Association (ATA).

TVC wishes them well in their future endeavours.

Wonimo Ngullie Head GB, TVC

T. Janthungo Kikon Chairman, TVC

The Taliban beheaded an Afghan soldier, then chanted praise to their leader Hibatullah Akhundzada while holding the severed head of their victim by his hair in a video posted in a private Taliban chat room, Washington Examiner reported.

The 36-second video, which was obtained by the Washington Examiner, was posted a week ago. It’s unclear when it was made, but on August 17, Taliban leaders promised amnesty for government workers and protection for women.

In the video, six Taliban fighters surround the soldier, lying on his back in the desert with his head atop his chest. Five of the men are carrying rifles, and a sixth is holding two bloody knives in one hand.

A seventh person is filming the event, the report said.

The soldier is wearing a dark green uniform of

the type assigned to the national ar my by US forces.

The knife-wielding assailant, apparently the group’s leader, is seen raising his weapons in the air. In a translation from Pashto provided to the Washington Examiner by a USmilitary source, the men are heard chanting, “Mujaheddin!”

Then they shout: “God is great and long life to Ameer ul momeneen Mullah Haybat Uallah Akhunzada!”

Mujaheddin is an Arabic term for guerilla fighters, and Ameer ul momeneen is a phrase of endearment. Mullah Haybat Uallah Akhunzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban. At the end of the video, the group leader shouts, “Shoot him! He has to look shot!” as the fighters line up to shoot, the report added.

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Felicitation The Tsungiki Gazetted Officers’ Forum (TGOF) heartily congratulates Dr. Mhalo Ezung, NPS, wife of Shri.

Senchumo Lotha, on her recent promotion to the post of DCP (HQ) Dimapur under the Department of Home, Government of Nagaland.

TGOF further wishes her an eventful career in the days to come.

Er. Mhonlumo Kikon President, TGOF

W. Yibemo Kikon General Secretary, TGOF

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commemorations bring everything painfully back as if you just got the news a few seconds ago.”

Robert Gibbs, who served as Obama’s press secretary, said for Biden, “It’s a moment for people to see him not as Democratic president, but as president of the United States of America,.”

“The American people are somewhat conflicted about what they have seen out of Afghanistan the last couple of weeks,” Gibbs said. “For Biden, it’s a moment to try to reset some of that. Remind people of what it is to be commander in chief and what it means to be the leader of the

NEW YORK, SEP 11 (PTI): As the world marks 20 years of the horrific 9/11 terror attacks, a ticket agent at the Washington area airport who checked-in two of the al-Qaeda hijackers says he has blamed himself all these years and lived the thought of what could have happened “if I had done something different.”

A report by ABC News said that Vaughn Allex, an American Airlines ticket agent at Dulles International Airport on September 11, 2001, “will never forget the faces of two of the 9/11 hijackers. He looked them in the eye that morning and asked who packed their luggage.”

Salem and Nawa AlHazmi had run into the terminal and appeared lost as they approached Allex’s counter. Even though they were late, Allex ensured they boarded Flight 77 since they had two full-fare, first-class tickets. Later that day, Flight 77 crashed into the western side of the Pentagon. Allex says he has lived with his decision for the last 20 years.

The report said guilt has tortured Allex for years.

“I blame myself, I thought, you know, if I had done something different, if I’d not let them on, if I just said to the agents, these two guys are late, let them get

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fell from the sky after heroic passengers fought terrorists to prevent it from reaching its Washington destination.

And finally, he will head to the Pentagon, where the world’s mightiest military suffered an unthinkable blow to its very home.

Biden’s task, like his predecessors before him, was to mark the moment with a mix of grief and resolve. A man who has suffered immense personal tragedy, Biden speaks of loss with power.

H e g ave vo i c e t o the pain that comes with memories of 9/11 in his video message, saying, “No matter how much time has passed, these

the Statue of Liberty over his shoulder as he vowed, “What our enemies have begun, we will finish.”

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were still deadly when Obama visited the Pentagon to mark his first Sept. 11 in office in 2009.

“No words can ease the ache of your hearts,” he said.

“We recall the beauty and meaning of their lives,” he said. “No passage of time, no dark skies can dull the meaning of that moment.”

By the time Obama spoke at the 10th anniversary, attack mastermind Osama b i n L a d e n wa s d e a d , killed in a May 2011 Navy SEAL raid. Though the nation remained entangled overseas, and vigilant against terror threats, the anniversary became more about healing.

President Donald Trump pledged to get the U.S. out of Afghanistan, but his words during his first Sept. 11 anniversary ceremony in 2017 were a vivid warning to terrorists, t e l l i n g “ t h e s e s ava g e killers that there is no dark corner beyond our reach, no sanctuary beyond our grasp, and nowhere to hide anywhere on this very large earth.”

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House released a taped address late Friday in which Biden spoke of the “true sense of national unity” that emerged after the attacks, seen in “heroism everywhere — in places expected and unexpected.”

“To me that’s the central lesson of September 11,” he said. “Unity is our greatest strength.”

Biden arrived in New York on Friday night as the skyline was illuminated by the “Tribute in Light,” hauntingly marking where the towers once stood.

Following the morning ceremony in New York City, Biden will visit the field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where a plane

country at a moment of such significance.”

On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Biden now shoulders the responsibility borne by his predecessors to prevent future tragedy, and must do so against fresh fears of a rise in terror after the United States’ hasty exit from Afghanistan, the country from which the Sept. 11 attacks were plotted. Biden is the fourth president to console the nation on the anniversary of that dark day, one that has shaped many of the most consequential domestic and foreign policy decisions made by the chief executives over the past two decades.

The terror attack defined the presidency of George W. Bush, who was reading a book to Florida schoolchildren when the planes slammed into the World Trade Center.

He spent that day being kept out of Washington for security reasons — a decision that thenSen. Biden urged him to reconsider, the current president has written — and then delivered a brief, halting speech that night from the White House to a terrified nation.

The following year, Bush chose Ellis Island as the location to deliver his first anniversary address,

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NEW YORK, SEP 11 (AP): Three presidents and their wives stood somberly side by side at the National September 11 Memorial, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of the nation’s worst terror attack with a display of unity.

Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton all gathered at the site where the World Trade Center towers fell two decades ago. They each wore blue ribbons and held their hands over their hearts as a procession marched a flag through the memorial, watched by hundreds of Americans gathered for the remembrance, some carrying photos of loved ones lost in the attacks.

Before the event began, a jet flew overhead in an eerie echo of the attacks, drawing a glance from Biden toward the sky.

Biden was a senator when hijackers commandeered four planes and executed the attack.

Now he marks the 9/11 anniversary for the first time as commander in chief.

The president will spend Saturday paying his respects at the trio of sites where the planes crashed, but he left the speechmaking to others.

Instead, the White

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How Your Blood Type Can Affect Your Health

Heart Disease here’s good news for O blood types. Research shows your risk of coronary heart disease tends to be lower. Experts aren’t sure why. Some think it might be because other types are more likely to have higher cholesterol and higher amounts of a protein that’s linked to clotting.

Stomach Cancer A, AB, and B blood types are more at risk than type Os. Specifically, people with type A blood are more likely to get stomach cancer. Researchers think this might be because H. pylori infection is more

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Memory A small study showed that people with memory problems had type AB blood more than any other.

Pancreatic Cancer Your risk is higher if you’re type A, AB, or B. Molecules in type A and B red blood cells help certain bacteria called H. pylori grow in your gut. It can make you more likely to get pancreatic cancer.

Stress Stress boosts your body’s level of cortisol,

the stress hormone. People with type A blood tend to have more cortisol, anyway. So you may have a harder time dealing with stressful situations.

Malaria Type O blood may help ward off this disease. You can get malaria when an infected mosquito bites you. The parasite that causes it has a harder time attaching itself to type O blood cells.

Ulcers Peptic ulcers -- painful open sores that crop up in the lining of your stomach or upper intestine -- seem to happen more often with blood type O.

Blood Clots Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is when your blood clots in a deep vein, like the ones in your legs.

These clots sometimes move to your lungs. Research shows that people with type A, B, or AB blood are at a higher risk of VTE. Life Span Chances are higher you’ll live longer if you have type O blood. Experts think your lowered risk of disease in your heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease) may be one reason for this.

Fertility Your blood type can’t predict whether you’ll get pregnant, but it may play a role. In one study, women with low numbers of healthy eggs were more likely to have type O blood than any other type. More research is needed to figure out why.

Diabetes Type 2 diabetes seems to happen more often in people with blood types A and B. Experts aren’t sure why. More research is needed.

Stroke Your risk for a stroke goes up if you have blood type AB. Doctors think that’s because it’s more likely to clot than other types.

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Myles Kennedy Releases Music Video for ‘A Thousand Words’

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ith his solo band starting its first tour in over 30 months this September, Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy has released another music video from his sophomore release “The Ides of March”. The video for “A Thousand Words” finds Myles reconnecting with director Stefano Bertelli for another animated masterpiece.

The video shows Myles reflecting on life at an open grave as he sings the thought-provoking lyrics “’Cause in times like these, we must live and learn.”

“The Ides of March” was released in May via Napalm Records.

During his time at home due to all touring being cancelled, Myles created the framework for the song ideas that would make up “The Ides of March”. He then called up his cohorts from his “Year of The Tiger” debut — Uddin and Tournier — and the three musicians drove to Florida to record the album with long time producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette.

A month earlier, Kennedy told Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA that it was a joy to reconnect with Uddin, Tournier and Baskette for the making of the new LP. (Blabbermouth)

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Mars rover rocks reveal ‘potentially habitable sustained environment’

NASA’s Perseverance rover collected its first two Martian rock cores from “Rochette,” the rock near the center of the image.

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ASA had high hopes for Mars’ Jezero Crater and what it could tell us about the potential for past life on the red planet. The Perseverance rover’s first rock core samples from this now-dry lakebed are giving scientists plenty of reason to get excited.

“It looks like our first rocks reveal a potentially habitable sustained environment,” Perseverance project scientist Ken Farley of Caltech said in a NASA statement on Friday. “It’s a big deal that the water was there a long time.” Researchers have been investigating just how long water had lingered on the lakebed. If groundwater was present for long stretches, it could have been conducive to microbial life.

After its first sample collection attempt crumbled, Perseverance triumphed by successfully drilling and stashing its first core sample from a different rock nicknamed “Rochette.” It then followed that up with a second sample. Analysis shows Rochette appears to be volcanic in origin.

NASA has spotted other potentially habitable ancient regions on Mars, but the prospect of bringing a piece of one of these back to Earth is one of the major advancements of the Perseverance mission.

The samples could end up on Earth as soon as the early 2030s. NASA is working on an ambitious sample-return mission.

A closer study under lab conditions on our planet could give scientists tons

of information about the crater’s history. The Perseverance team spotted salts within Rochette that likely formed as water evaporated. “The salt minerals in these first two rock cores may also have trapped tiny bubbles of ancient Martian water,” NASA said. “If present, they could serve as microscopic time capsules, offering clues about the ancient climate and habitability of Mars.”

NASA’s newest rover is seeking signs of ancient microbial life on the red planet. These initial results from its rock studies are an encouraging sign the Jezero Crater is the perfect place to explore to help answer the big question: Was there ever life on Mars?

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and Big Bill Broonzy as influences.

It led to a falling out with his parents, who wanted him to work in the same steelyard as his father. “But playing the guitar paid for my education,” he told Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore in 2009.

the gum-chewing patients (0.59 per cent) had confirmed postoperative ileus, while 17 patients in the non-gum chewing group (3.43 per cent) developed postoperative ileus -- the lack of normal muscle contractions in the intestines that leads to a buildup and potential blockage of food material.

This brief shutdown of the digestive system is among the more common complications following

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Jose Gregorio Diaz Mirabal, general coordinator of COICA and a leader of the Curripaco people in Venezuela.

Over the last two decades, the Amazon has lost roughly 10,000 square kilometres every year to deforestation, much of it through fires set deliberately to clear land for commercial agriculture or cattle grazing. This destruction combined with climate change, scientists have warned, could push the world’s largest tropical forest irretrievably past a “tipping point” into a savannah-like landscape.

Another hotly debated measure that was accepted in a vote of IUCN members—government agencies, NGOs and indigenous people’s organisations—says that 30 of the planet’s land and ocean area should have protected status within a decade.

The zones selected must include “biodiversity hotspots” teaming with animal and plant life, and be backed up by rigorous monitoring and enforcement, the resolution says.

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Nature congress calls for protecting 30% of Earth, 80% of Amazon

he world’s most influential conservation congress passed resolutions Friday calling for 80 percent of the Amazon and 30 percent of Earth’s surface—land and sea—to be designated “protected areas” to halt and reverse the loss of wildlife.

The Inter national Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is meeting in Marseille, does not set global policy, but its recommendations have in the past served as the backbone for UN treaties and conventions.

They will help set the agenda for upcoming UN summits on food systems, biodiversity and climate change. An emergency motion calling for four-fifths of the Amazon basin to be declared a protected area by 2025—submitted by COICA, an umbrella group representing more than two million indigenous peoples across nine South American nations—passed with overwhelming support.

“Indigenous Peoples have come to defend our home and, in doing so, defend the planet.

This motion is a first step,” said

heart surgery, occurring in up to 5.5 per cent of patients, Seng explained.

While not a major health concern, ileus may

Words are inadequate to express the profound loss at the passing of our dear leader and comrade Mr. Kakiho Achumi Hd. G.B, the President of Aqahuto Tokukujo Kukami Kuqhakulu. Our sincere prayer and heart goes to the near and dear ones; especially to the bereaved wife and children.

The invaluable and selfless services of our departed leader towards the cause of Aqahuto Tokukujo shall always remain a worthy engraving in the annals of ATKK! (Kaito Swu) (Benjamin Aye) V. President, ATKK General Secretary, ATKK

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beyond his songs and those he inspired from others.”

Chapman was born in Hunslet, Leeds, on 24 October 1941. He studied and later taught photography and life drawing, all the while playing jazz and skiffle, citing Lonnie Donegan, Django Reinhardt

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A s e c o n d g r o u p, which included 496 patients, received similar heart surgeries between 2013 and 2016, but did not chew gum after their procedures. The research found that only two of

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he British guitarist Michael Chapman has died at the age of 80. In a post to Instagram announcing the news, no cause of death was given, but it was stated that Chapman died at home.

“Please raise a glass or two to a gentleman, a musician, a husband, a force of nature, a legend and the most fully qualified survivor,” his family wrote.

Yo La Tengo, BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Marc Riley, guitarists Chris Forsyth and Ryley Walker and broadcaster Danny Baker were among those to pay tribute to Chapman, who moved between folk, roots music, acoustic and noise, and instrumental and sung, throughout his venerable career.

Paradise of Bachelors, which released Chapman’s two final studio albums, called him “a hero and friend to so many, including us, moving with unmatched grace, vigour and gruff humour within and

hewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don’t use this generally safe and simple intervention, finds a new study. According to the researchers, postoperative gum chewing is an effective and inexpensive intervention that helps improve how patients feel after surgery. When patients feel better, they are more likely to participate in their recoveries and ultimately be discharged faster.

“Prior to our study, there were no previously published studies looking at the use of chewing gum in cardiac surgery patients, but we found that it may accelerate the return of gut function,a said researcher Sirivan S. Seng from Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, the US. “This easy-to-implement intervention can be used with almost all patients in the postoperative setting,” Seng added.

For the study, presented at the 18th Annual

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Djokovic enters US Open final

NEW YORK, SEP 11 (IANS): Alexander Zverev may have spoiled world No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s dream of a Golden Slam at the Tokyo Olympic Games, but the Serbian did not let the German halt his pursuit of the Grand Slam at the US Open as the winner of 20 majors won 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title clash with Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.

Djokovic battled past the fourth-seeded Zverev at Flushing Meadows and moved within one win of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to complete a Grand Slam by claiming all four major trophies in a single season.

“I would like to say thank you, because the atmosphere was amazing, the best atmosphere of the tournament so far,” Djokovic told the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd.

“These are the moments we live for. These are the kind of unique opportunities that we dream

Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Alexander Zverev in New York. (AP/PTI)

of every day when we wake up and are trying to find motivation to go out there and do the same things over and over again,” Djokovic told atptour.com.

“It pays off when you are playing in this incredible stadium with this atmosphere. Thank you so much for making it special.”

For most of the clash, Djokovic was patient. But after securing a doublebreak lead in the decider, the world No. 1, who is currently tied with Roger

Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 Slam titles apiece, stepped on the gas to triumph after three hours and 33 minutes.

Djokovic, who will play second seed Daniil Medvedev for history on Sunday, has already won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon this year.

A victory against the Russian would give him 21 major crowns.

“I’m going to treat the next match like it’s the

last match of my career,” Djokovic said.

Zverev was by far Djokovic’s toughest test yet. For the 10th time this year at a major, the Serbian lost the opening set.

But this occasion felt more dangerous, as the German had not only beaten him six weeks ago, but he entered the match on a career-best 16-match winning streak.

“Alexander is a big champion. He’s someone that I admire on and off the court. We get along very well, he’s definitely one of my best friends. We train a lot, we see each other a lot in Monaco, [which] he uses as a base,” Djokovic said.

“He’s a great guy and an even better player. I knew coming onto the court today that it was going to be a great battle.”

Neither player was at his absolute best. But in an intense match, Djokovic maintained his cool in key moments and served impressively under pressure to emerge victorious.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in T20 opener COLOMBO, SEP 11 (PTI): Aiden Markram hit 48 off 33 balls to propel South Africa to a 28-run win over Sri Lanka in their Twenty20 opener. Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks gave South Africa a solid start by sharing 73 runs for the first wicket. Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga struck in quick succession, removing de Kock (36) and Hendricks (38) to reduce the visitors to 79-2. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana trapped Heinrich Klaasen (2) lbw as South Africa fell to 87-3.

However, Markram and David Miller (26 off 15) rebuilt the innings, sharing 65 runs for the fourth wicket off 35 deliveries. Markram hit one four and two sixes in his innings. Hasaranga had 2-23 in four overs.

South Africa’s bowlers were tight from the start, preventing Sri Lanka from scoring freely. Avishka Fernando and Dinesh Chandi-

Aiden Markram plays a shot during the 1st T20 between Sri Lanka and South Africa at R.Premadasa Stadium on Friday. (Getty Images)

mal gave the home team a modest start with a 34-run opening partnership before Fernando (11) was run out in the sixth over. In the next over Bhanuka Rajapaksa was out to the first ball,

trapped lbw by left arm spin bowler and captain Keshav Maharaj. Charith Asalanka (6 off 19) tried to increase the scoring rate and was caught in the deep

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Will give clear position on women cricket: Fazli

KABUL, SEP 11 (IANS): Azizullah Fazli, the acting chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), said that they will give a clear position on how women’s cricket can be played in the country. He also said that all 25 players of the women’s team were in Afghanistan and did not leave the country on evacuation flights.

“We will give you our clear position on how we will allow women to play cricket. Very soon, we will give you good news on how we will proceed,” Fazli

told SBS Radio Pashto late on Friday, which was published on its Englishlanguage site.

Fazli’s latest comments to SBS contradict what Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban’s cultural commission, said to the same radio broadcaster on Wednesday.

Wasiq had then said that it was not necessary for women to play sport, including cricket. “In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered,” said Wasiq.

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Fazli also said that the women cricketers were safe in their homes. “The women cricket coach Diana Barakzai and her players are all safe and living in their home country. Many countries have asked them to leave Afghanistan, but they have not left Afghanistan, and at the moment, they are in their places,” said Fazli.

Fazli has requested Cricket Australia (CA) not to cancel the men’s Test between the two teams scheduled to take place in Hobart in November.

arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.

Chandimal remained not out for his career-best 66. His 54-ball innings included five fours and two sixes.

Ram-Salisbury win men’s doubles title NEW YORK, SEP 11 (IANS): Fourth-seeded Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury battled back to overcome Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the US Open men’s doubles on Saturday to lift their second major trophy as a team. The duo rallied from a set down against Murray and Soares, winning 78 per cent (36/46) of their first-serve points to secure victory after one hour and 44 minutes.

“It is just amazing to be out here,” Salisbury said during the trophy ceremony. “It was my first time playing on Arthur Ashe and to be playing in front of such an amazing crowd, it was a great atmosphere. It made it such a fun match.

“To have won this with Rajeev is amazing, it is a dream come true. For the past three years he has been an incredible partner.

I couldn’t ask to be beside anyone better on court.

We look forward to getting some more titles together,”

Argentina Moto GP round cancelled

LO N D O N, S E P 1 1 (AGENCIES): MotoGP’s Argentina round has been cancelled for a second year in a row because of Covid-19.

The race was initially postponed until the final quarter of 2021 but now joins Australia, Thailand, Japan and Finland on the list of events cancelled this year because of travel restrictions, BBC reported.

It means the 2021 season will now be made up of 18 races.

Misano in Italy, which is set to host a Grand Prix from 17-19 September, will stage a second one from 2224 October.

Organisers said in a statement that the cancellation of the Argentina round, initially scheduled for April, had been called “due to force majeure”.

Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.

Salisbury told atptour.com.

The American-British pair triumphed at the Australian Open in 2020 and arrived in New York in strong form, after clinching their first ATP Masters 1000 crown as a team in Toronto. They now hold an 11-1 record since Wimbledon, where they reached the semifinals.

“I can’t ask for a better partner,” Ram added. “We got together three years ago and didn’t know each other that well, but it has

been the most unbelievable run. Joe is amazing.

I really appreciate you and everything we have done together.”

Earlier this year, Ram and Salisbury defeated Murray and Soares in the last four at the Australian Open, before falling to Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek in the championship match.

They now lead Murray and Soares 2-0 in their ATP head-to-head and hold a 2-1 record as a team in major finals.

Sports injury rehabilitation centre in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, SEP 11 (IANS): Haryana Minister of State for Sports and former hockey Olympian Sandeep Singh said on Saturday that the state’s first sports injury rehabilitation centre is being set up at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Panchkula, which will be ready before the Khelo India Games in February 2022.

Chairing a meeting at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium with a delegation from the Gujarat Sports Department, Singh said four new rehabilitation centres would be opened in the state soon.

The delegation from Gujarat is on a visit to Haryana to study its sports infrastructure as well as training facilities.

The minister said that high-level training is being provided to the players so that they could bring laurels to the country and the state.

Durand Cup: Luna penalty seals debut win for Kerala KO L K ATA , S E P 1 1 (IANS): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters started their Durand Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory on debut against the Indian Navy Football Team at the Vivekananda Yuba BharatiKrirangan (VYBK) on Saturday.

Uruguayan midfielder Adrian Luna scored the match-winner off a spotkick in the 72nd minute.

Scores remained level at half-time and given how wasteful both teams were in either half, it seemed that the 130th Durand Cup was heading for its first goalless draw.

The Navy team did an incredible job in their opening game when they came back from a goal down to win against Delhi FC and had they only tucked away from the biggest chance

Adrian Luna, left, scored the all-important goal. Photo: Twitter/KBFC.

they had on Saturday in the 74th minute, they could have ensured passage to the quarter-finals.

The opportunity sprung out of a Navy counterattack. Ultimately, it was squandered, not once but twice. First, Sreyas VG had to put his shot away with only Albino Gomes to beat, but the Blasters custodian palmed it away.

Only for the ricochet

to fall straight at the feet of PM Britto, who had an open goal to aim for.

The former East Bengal winger, however, astonishingly shot wide.

The breakthrough goal came two minutes earlier, following an erratic challenge inside the’box by Navy’s Dalraj Singh, which was adjudged to be yellowcard worthy and a penalty was awarded to Kerala.

USA’s Malhotra smashes 6 sixes in an over

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (AGENCIES): Jaskaran Malhotra hit six sixes in an over to become only the fourth player to do so in international cricket. His 173 not out of 124 balls also made him the first player from the USA to notch up an ODI century.

USA cricketer Jaskaran Malhotra altered the record books with his batting heroics on Thursday. During the 2nd ODI between USA and Papua New Guinea in Oman, the wicketkeeperbatsman slammed six sixes

Jaskaran Malhotra

in an over to become only the second cricketer to do so in One-Day Internationals after former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs, Hindustan Times reported.

USA cricketer Jaskaran Malhotra altered the record books with his batting heroics on Thursday. During the 2nd ODI between USA and Papua New Guinea in Oman, the wicketkeeperbatsman slammed six sixes in an over to become only the second cricketer to do so in One-Day Internationals after former South Africa

batsman Herschelle Gibbs.

The USA posted 271-9 in 50 overs after Jaskaran’s carnage. In reply, PNG were bundled out for 137, handing a 134-runs to the USA. With this win, America clinched the 2-match ODI series 2-0. They had won the opener by 7 wickets on Monday. Former South Africa batsman Gibbs remains the first player to smash six sixes in an over in international cricket. Gibbs had achieved the feat against the Netherlands during the 50-over World Cup in 2007.

The elephant in the room is the IPL: Hussain Important to play at least 10 games

LO N D O N, S E P 1 1 (IANS): Former England skipper Nasser Hussain put the blame for the cancellation of the fifth Test between Indian and England at Old Trafford to cricket’s relentless scheduling, adding that the “packed schedule” and “the elephant in the room that is the Indian Premier League” had created the mess.

After several conference calls and feverish attempts by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to find a solution, the Test was called off because “the Indian players refused to play”. Captain Virat Kohli is said to have conveyed on behalf of the Indian cricketers that an infection could show up in the next couple of days among the tourists -- as the negative Covid-19 test results on the eve of the match were not a guarantee of an infection not germinating. But BBC cricket K Y M C

correspondent and former cricketer Jonathan Agnew had reported on Friday that India refused to play so as to protect the unfinished IPL, which is scheduled to resume in the UAE from September 19. The league is worth crores of rupees to some of the Indian players and thousands of crores of rupees to the BCCI. In his column for the Daily Mail, Hussain wrote on Saturday, “Sure, they (spectators) will get their money back but they will not get to see any action, will not be reimbursed for travel and accommodation and are missing out on what might have been a thrilling conclusion to a fabulous series.

“This was a complete and utter mess. Unfortunately, though, it is where we are in the world of cricket right now due to a packed schedule and the elephant in the room that is the Indian Premier League.

As soon as Covid got into the tourists’ camp, some of

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the decision-making was about that tournament, and it is worth remembering that India have always been wary about the positioning of this Test match so close to it,” said Hussain. Hussain said that the IPL was non-negotiable for the Indian cricket board, adding that the BCCI was not too happy about the positioning of the fifth Test close to the IPL, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates.

“You will recall that they tried to get it moved.

Because of the finances involved, the IPL is nonnegotiable to them. It sim-

ply has to take place. And so when a team pull out of a match like this, it reaches an inevitable but sad conclusion for Test ticketholders. With no wriggle room for re-scheduling, the best they can hope for now is a stand-alone match in future.” In fact, Tom Harrison, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ECB has said that England and India facing each other in a rescheduled Test will be a stand-alone situation.

“Naturally, puritan cricket-lovers will be asking how we got to a stage where we are prioritising the next franchise tournament over Test matches but that is where we are, and it is not going to change. This is a player-power situation, just as we saw 10 months ago from England when Covid hit their camp in South Africa -- some players wanted to get off to the Big Bash, others were just desperate to get home for Christmas,” added Hussain.

Test cancellation all about money and IPL: Vaughan

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the Manchester Test between India and England was cancelled because players were petrified of catching covid and missing the IPL, India Today reported. “Let’s be very honest, this is all about money and the IPL. The Test has been cancelled because players were petrified of catching Covid and missing the IPL,” Vaughan wrote in his column for the Telegraph.

“In a week or so we will be watching the IPL and the players will be running around smiling and happy.

But they should have trusted the PCR tests. We know a lot about this virus now.

We know how to manage and handle it better. Players are double vaccinated and biosecurity can be raised very quickly,” he added.

Vaughan also said that he finds it hard to believe that India have found it tough to find 11 players for the final Test against England.

ahead of AFC Asian Cup: Dennerby

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): Newly-appointed Indian women’s football coach Thomas Dennerby on Saturday said the team needs to play at least 10 international matches against opponents with diverse playing styles in the run up to the AFC Asian Cup. The 62-year-old Dennerby, who was earlier in charge of the Indian U-17 women’s World Cup squad, was last month roped in to help the senior team prepare for the AFC Asian Cup, which will be hosted in the country from January 20 to February 6 next year.

“It is very important for us to play 11-13 matches before the tournament (AFC Asian Cup) starts. The federation is working very hard trying to help us, we know about the situation with corona,” Dennerby said during a virtual media interaction.

“It is important to us to play not less than 10 games before the tournament starts

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and we need to play different opponents with different playing styles,” he added.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has struggled to find an opponent due to the COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in various countries. The team is currently gathered in Jamshedpur for the preparatory camp, leading to the continental event.

“It is tough for us to find opponents, countries which allow us to come.

Still in some countries India is red marked. It’s hard for the federation to find at-

tractive opponents to play.

But I know they are doing everything they can.”

Dennerby, who comes with over three decades of experience and has previously guided Sweden’s women’s national team to a third-place finish in the FIFA World Cup in 2011, and a quarter-final spot in the 2012 London Olympics, said it is vital the Indian team plays diverse opponents. “The FIFA window opens tomorrow but so far we have no confirmation of a game. We are trying whatever we can. We need to play some teams which are a little bit weaker to implement attacking ideas and (need) some games against equal teams.

“It is also important to find opponent who are a little bit better, who will help us to speed up the pace of the game, the decision making, the passing and receiving and all that you need to do.

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1st Nagaland Futsal C’ship begins

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): The first Nagaland Futsal Championship, or ganized by Nagaland Foot ball Association (NFA) in collaboration with Di mapur District Football Association (DDFA) got underway here at Dimapur District Sports Complex (DDSC) Saturday.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, Editorin-chief Geoffrey Yaden congratulated the Dimapur District Football Association (DDFA) for make the venue fit just within a week’s time, to host the first Nagaland Futsal Championship. The special guest shared a bit of history about the Dimapur District Sports Council (DDSC) stadium of which he was among those who envisioned such a facility.

He said a local ground used for every purpose by all and sundry, including as a grazing ground, was transformed into a stadium through the efforts of a few likeminded people some 20 years ago.

He said it was a historic occasion for the DDSC to be the venue for the first Nagaland Futsal championship.

He also congratulated the Dimapur District Football Association(DDFA) for the hard work in making the

Editor-in-Chief of Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden with the officials of NFA, DDFA and others in Dimapur on Saturday. (NP)

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PSU wins SASU Futsal tourney

their tournament with NFA through respective district football federations, so as to be a recognized tournament

by NFA and AIFF. Meanwhile, delivering the presidential address, DDFA president, Mughato Aye urged the players, managers and every member to have the common goal to uplift the spirit and game of football. He noted that due to pandemic, DDFA was unable to do much for the sports but was optimistic that DDFA would produce players to represent in the national team and in profes- Phesama Students’ Union sional level. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Keyi Correspondent Putlang and special number KOHIMA, SEP 11 (NPN): performed by Ele Zeliang.

Phesama Students’ Union (PSU) emerged as the winDAY 1 RESULTS ners of the first Open Fut1. Bulldog FC DMP 3-14 Lazsal Tournament 2021 orgaers FC WKA. nized by Southern Angami 2. Dimapur FC DMP 1-11 Students Union (SASU) at Sechü Zubza FC. Jakhama local ground here 3. Vanguard FC TSE 10-1 on Saturday.

Burma Camp FC DMP. The tournament was 4. Telomgjem FC MKG 4-3 held on the theme, “Rise Alpha FC Peren.

As One”. In the final, PSU 5. Phek Warriors FC 1-9 defeated Soccer Club KohiNew Site FC MON. ma 4-2. On the way to the 6. Peren Spartan FC 5-3 final, PSU beat Khüateke Mascot FC MON. FC 5-2, while Soccer Club 7. Aphuyemi FC ZBTO 9-4 defeated Adventure Club Liyo Lotha Futsal FC WKA. by a solitary goal.

8. Kuki FC DMP 1-5 Sata Phesama Students’ United FC ZBTO. Union, the champions

ground ready to host the championship within just a week.

On Futsal, he said it came to India sometime in 2007 and growing popular across the world. He encouraged the players to be inspired by the achievements of past sportspersons from Nagaland who earned laurels in various disciplines.

Yaden said Nagas in the past decades were also known for their prowess in the football field. In this , he cited the achievements of Naga footballer Dr. T.Ao, who became the first Indian Olympic Football Captain. He also said during the 70s Nagaland Police football team was among the top teams in India for many years.

He also recalled the achievements of government high schools Kohima and Mokokchung who

won laurels at the Subroto Mukherjee Cup. Today, in the north east, Nagaland which used to be known for producing champions, is nowhere. He said states like Manipur and Mizoram today are producing many sportspersons especially football players.

Yaden said Nagaland has not become backward in sports but that other north eastern states have marched ahead.

He expressed the hope the sports can be revived through the initiatives of individuals. In this regard, Yaden extended his cooperation with DDFA to promote sports. NFA president, Neibou Sekhose in his address, informed that the tournament was organized under the instruction and approval from All India Football Federation (AIFF)

adding that the winning team would represent state in the forth coming National Futsal Championship to be held in November. Further speaking on Futsal as a sport, Sekhose maintained that it helps in making quick decision, agility to dribble, develop confidence and enhance creativity skills, etc.

With regard to the upcoming Santosh Trophy Zonal round to be held in Tripura from November 21, he said selection for the state team will be held by this month.

In this regards, he maintained that only registered players would be allowed to represent the state, where NFA will be issuing NOC to only CRS registered players. He further appealed all club and tournament organizers to affiliate

MYO football coaching camp concludes

Bairstow, Malan, Woakes pull out of IPL

Ronaldo scores twice on Manchester Utd return

MVC chairman Vitsalhou Kesiezie with MYO officials and participants of the coaching camp.

DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): A one-month football coaching camp organised by Mengujuma Youth Organisation (MYO) concluded on Saturday at Mengujuma local ground, Kohima.

Addressing the culmination ceremony, village council chairman, Vitsalhou Kesiezie acknowledged the officials of MYO for their collective works in making the coaching a success. Kesiezie also thanked the Nagaland football coach president, Roko Angami for his dedication and efforts in grooming the players in the state and in particular-during the coaching. He also ex-

pressed gratitude to the team coaches, Zakietuolie Khrodi and Diethozotuo Sechii for their support and guidance to the participants during the coaching period.

During the programme, speeches were also delivered by the two coaches. Earlier Rev. Dr. Kecha Seyie, chairman mission department ACRCC prayed for the programme. Led by MYO vice-president Mego Seyie, the MYO president Viralhou Sechu tendered the vote of thanks for the successful completion of the coaching camp. Over 40 youths took part in coaching camp.

NEW DELHI, SEP 11 (PTI): Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Jonny Bairstow, Punjab Kings batsman Dawid Malan and Delhi Capitals all-rounder Chris Woakes have pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) due to personal reasons.

A BCCI official told PTI that Bairstow and Malan the players won’t be part of the IPL resuming September 19. The Guardian reported on Woakes’ unavailability.

“They won’t be boarding the flight to UAE. One of the reasons for their pull out is the six-day quarantine which they didn’t need to do earlier,” said the official. While Bairstow is a regular in the Sunrisers line-up, world number one T20 batsman Malan made his IPL debut with Kings earlier this year. Aiden Markram has been named his replacement.

“Malan will be taking some time off to be with his family ahead of the #T20WorldCup and Ashes,” tweeted Punjab Kings.

LONDON, SEP 11 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream return as a Manchester United player with a double as the Red Devils beat Newcastle 4-1 in front of a rocking Old Trafford on Saturday.

Ronaldo now has 120 United goals to his name, but scored his first since leaving for Real Madrid 12 years ago to take Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men top of the Premier League table.

United were made to work harder than expected for the three points, but were able to rely on Ronaldo’s predatory instincts to strike twice either side of Javier Manquillo’s wellworked equaliser.

Bruno Fernandes then sealed a day where Portuguese stars shone with a stunning long-range effort 10 minutes from time before Jesse Lingard rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.

United’s fortunes on the field have declined dramatically since Ronaldo’s departure with no Premier League or Champions League success since Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013. His return

was enough to generate a feverish atmosphere among 74,000 in attendance not seen at Old Trafford for many years. The 36-yearold was serenaded with songs in his honour long before kick-off and even received celebrations of the goals he scored in a shooting drill in the warm-up.

Ronaldo’s arrival has added even more firepower to an already loaded selection of attacking options on offer to Solskjaer.

Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood flanked Ronaldo in a front three with Fernandes and Paul Pogba supplying the ammunition from midfield. The crowd who had come for a party were starting to get restless as Newcastle held out relatively comfortably until Ronaldo’s first big moment arrived in first-half stoppage time.

Greenwood had scored in all of United’s first three Premier League games before the international break and provided the spark once more as Freddie Woodman spilled his deflected effort and the ball fell perfectly for Ronaldo to smash home.

players after winning SASU Futsal tournament.

received a cash prize of Rs. 30,000, and runnerup Soccer Club pocketed Rs 15,000. The two semifinalists - Khüateke FC and Adventure Club received Rs. 3000 each.

Viluto Achumi from Soccer Club with 15 goals won the highest scorer title. While Zakie also from Soccer Club was adjudged as the best keeper. Both the players received Rs. 1500 each. Player of the tournament was awarded to Theja Chuse of Phesama Students’ Union. He received a cash prize of Rs. 2000.

Altogether 48 teams from Sounthern Angami areas and Kohima participated

in the two-day event.

Earlier, during the closing ceremony, guest of honour, PS to advisor, Technical Education & Elections, Medo Yhokha, Metekhriezo Patrick Khale stressed on the need for players to develop team spirit.

He said developing such disciplines was a life-long asset for a player which could be of great help in one’s life apart from the playground. Khale urged the players to live a life of camaraderie which would in turn help them achieve their goals. He later handed out the prizes to the winners.

Ronaldo (right) tapped home his first United goal back after Freddie Woodman’s error.

Rather than opening the floodgates for a comfortable win, Newcastle emerged for the second-half with a far more potent threat and cut United open to stun the home support 10 minutes into the second-half.

Miguel Almiron, who was only cleared to play on Friday after the Paraguayan football federation withdrew a case for him to be banned for not being released for international duty, burst through midfield and released Allan SaintMaximin. The Frenchman then rolled the ball perfectly into the path of Manquillo

to slot home his first Newcastle goal in 85 appearances. United on the other hand now have one of the deadliest finishers in the history of the game and Ronaldo ensured the day would be all about him on 62 minutes.

Despite his advancing years, Ronaldo showed no shortage of pace to burst away from Isaac Hayden to latch onto Luke Shaw’s pass and his powerful strike went straight through Woodman’s grasp. Fernandes has been United’s talisman for the majority of the 20 months since he joined

from Sporting Lisbon, just as Ronaldo did in 2003.

And the midfielder ensured he was not completely overshadowed by his compatriot with a sensational strike into the top corner from Paul Pogba’s pass. Pogba was also involved in the fourth as Lingard turned onto his pass and curled into the far corner.

RESULTS

Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa Crystal Palace 3-0 Tottenham Arsenal 1-0 Norwich Brighton 1-0 Brentford Man City 1-0 Leicester Southampton 0-0 West Ham Watford 0-0 Wolves

Selection trails for archery c’ship

The coaches along with participants during the selection trails in Kohima on Saturday.

The selected archers in the recurve division for men were: Keneisao, Teisovi Lohe, Kilen Meren, Mhathung.

For recurve women division: Kevikieno Rikha, Edikunu Rikha, Ruovinuo Theunuo, Rovine Domeh were selected and for compound (men) division, the selected archers were: Thenuhielie, Vehuyi, Ruyonu and Besuvezo In compound wom-

en division, the selected archers were: Vetavolu, Vetolu and Neikesa Sakhrie.

The selected archers will undergo coaching camp at Kohima before taking part in the said competition, which is scheduled to be held next month.

The coaches for the camp will be Besuta Vero, Y Kaiyong, Neisevotuo Terhase, and Hunezo Thisa.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 11 (NPN): The selection trails of the Nagaland team for the 40th Sahara Senior National Archery Championship was held at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima on Saturday.

A press release issued

by State Junior Coach (Archer y) de par tment of Youth Resources and Sports, Hunezo Thisa stated that 19 archers took part in the selection trails.

Two international archers, Kilenmeren and Kevikieno Rikha also took part in the trails.

Olympian and Arjuna awardee Chekrovolu Swuro, who was also present on the occasion encouraged the state archers to give their best in their attempts in order to prepare well and focus for the Paris Olympic 2024.

Adding that Nagas have skills and talents to compete in the international level, she expressed confidence that the archers can do much better and win an Olympic medal with the support of the people and the state government.

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