15 sept 2021

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Vol XXXI No. 281

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Govt appeals to reconsider Statewide closure of shops on Sep 16  Decides to stop tax/ fee collection on items/ goods falling under GST regime On extortion, Dimapur police to set up security g rid and check illegal taxation Administrators of ULBs to take steps to include representatives of the business communities in advisory committees ment announced a slew of measures to try and meet the trade body’s demands.

According to DIPR report, to meet CNCCI’s principal demand over multiple taxation, the government decided that collection of any kind of tax/fee on items/goods falling under GST regime by all municipal and town councils would be stopped immediately.

It was also decided that the administrators of all ULBs would take steps for including representatives

of business community of their respective cities/towns in their advisory committees for taking decisions in respect to various businessrelated activities.

The meeting also instructed any government department/agency collecting tax on any item falling under GST regime to give directions for immediately stopping such collections.

Further, on the demand to prevent/stop extortion, the meeting directed commission of police, Dimapur to immediately put in place a security grid and take other measures, including stationing sufficient security personnel at various locations to check illegal taxation/extortion, in consultation with police headquarters.

The orders/directives for the decisions taken at the meeting would be issued shortly by the government.

The meeting therefore appealed to CNCCI

to give support and cooperation to the government departments for tackling the menace of illegal taxation/ extortion and in further improving the ease of doing business in the State.

Regarding application of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002, the meeting noted that the matter was under examination of Select Committee of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, whose meeting was scheduled on September 14.

The meeting was attended among others by Adviser urban development and municipal affairs, chief secretary, director general of police, additional chief secretary &finance commissioner and principal secretaries of urban development and municipal affairs and home commissioner, along with other senior officers.

Organisations back one-day closure of shops on Sep 16

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everal organisations have extended support to the one-day total shop closure call given

by Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industr y (DCCI) and Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CNCCI)’s state-wide closure of all shops and business establishments to show solidarity with DCCI’s protest against

multiple taxation by Naga political groups and government agencies on September 16.

NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) through its communication department said that DCCI’s closure call was a grim reminder of how the elected government has failed the people and the state. NPCC alleged that the state government run by

regional parties like NPF and NDPP together with BJP had only managed to “create a situation where they have allowed illegal taxations to flourish while condemning law abiding citizens to live under constant threat posed by nefarious elements who were allowed to hijack the writ of the state.”

NPCC asserted that the state government can-

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DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): The State government has appealed to Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CNCCI) to reconsider its call for a State-wide closure of all shops and business establishments on September 16 in protest against alleged rampant, multiple and illegal taxation

by Naga political groups and government agencies.

This was decided at a meeting held under the chairmanship of deputy chief minister Y Patton at Kohima on Monday to deliberate on developing a comprehensive strategy for dealing with complaints of illegal taxation/extortion in Dimapur district and collection of items tax/fees by urban local bodies (ULBs) and certain other issues contained in the representation submitted by CNCCI to the chief secretary on September 9. The appeals comes even as the govern-

MV AMENDMENT ACT, 2019 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021

not absolve itself from “this mess” by shifting focus on unresolved Naga political issue.

“It is an irony that the state government and its agencies have become the biggest extortionist,” NPCC said, adding that they have set trend for “nefarious elements taking shelter in various NPGs to increase their activities.”

Govt to introduce SARFAESI Act, land laws in Assembly

CM, cabinet bid adieu to Ravi

MV AMENDMENT ACT, 2019 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021

Section 119 - Duty to obey traffic signs: (1) Every driver of a motor vehicle shall drive the vehicle in conformity with any indication given by mandatory traffic sign and in conformity with the driving regulations made by the Central Government, and shall comply with all directions given to him by a police order for the time being engaged in the regulation of traffic in any public place. (2) “mandatory traffic sign” – (a circular disc displaying a device, word or figure and having a red ground or border) placed or erected for the purpose of regulating motor vehicle traffic Punishment: (1) Disobedience of orders of authorities is punishable U/S 179 MV Act with a fine up to Rs.2,000/- (2) Violation of road regulation is punishable U/S 177 A of the MV Act with a fine of Rs. 500/- to Rs.1000/-

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KOHIMA, SEP 14 (NPN): The state government on Tuesday proposed to introduce the SARFAESI Act 2002 and Land reforms bill in the forthcoming winter session of the Assembly.

Talking to media persons after the meeting of the NLA select committee on SARFAESI Act, planning &coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs minister Neiba Kronu said that the government will convene a meeting with State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) at the level of chief secretary.

He hoped that the issue would be resolved soon and the State government would be able to introduce a Bill in this regard in the next Assembly session.

On potential conflict of the SARFAESI Act with Article 371 (A), Kronu said the issue was examined and assured that land would be protected. He remarked that banks might confiscate land, but they would not be allowed to sell it to outsiders and thus Naga lands would be protected.

Mentioning that the issue of land reforms too was discussed, he informed the media that the draft prepared for land reforms was examined by advocate general of Nagaland at the meeting. He claimed that the draft was acceptable and there was no complication, assuring that all efforts would be made to table the Bill in the next Assembly session.

Section 119 - Duty to obey traffic signs:  Every driver of a motor vehicle shall drive the vehicle in conformity with any indication given by mandatory traffic sign and in conformity with the driving regulations made by the Central Government, and shall comply with all directions given to him by a police order for the time being engaged in the regulation of traffic in any public place.  “mandatory traffic sign” – (a circular disc displaying a device, word or figure and having a red ground or border) placed or erected for the purpose of regulating motor vehicle traffic Punishment:  Disobedience of orders of authorities is punishable U/S 179 MV Act with a fine up to Rs.2,000/-  Violation of road regulation is punishable U/S 177 A of the MV Act with a fine of Rs. 500/- to Rs.1000/-

RN Ravi speaking at his farewell programme at the State Banquet Hall, Tuesday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, along with deputy chief minister Y. Patton, ministers, Advisers, MLAs and bureaucrats bade state farewell to outgoing governor RN Ravi was at the State Banquet Hall, CM’s residential complex, Kohima on Tuesday.

According to DIPR , Rio described Ravi a genuine and a down-to- earth person who worked without any pretension in discharging his duties.

Rio also said Ravi was a sincere and hardworking professional who did what he thought was right without any fear. He lauded Ravi for his commitment not only for the development of Nagaland but also in pushing for early solution to the Naga political issue.

According to Rio as Interlocutor, Ravi did his best for the Naga political issue which led to signing of the landmark Framework Agreement with NSCN (I-M) on August 3, 2015, followed with the signing of Agreed Position with

NNPGs on November 17, 2017. These bore ample testimony to his hard work and negotiating skills, Rio added. Rio also thanked Ravi for the many things he had achieved in a difficult situation.

He said Ravi was well acquainted with the Nagas and their long history of struggle and aspiration and also admitted that Ravi’s tenure had its fair share of challenges too. As a governor, Rio said showed genuine concern for development and welfare of Nagaland and carried out whatever was possible within the State’s limited resources to expedite implementation of infrastructure and welfare projects.

Mentioning that Ravi had helped immensely in management of Covid-19 crisis too, Rio said people of Nagaland would remember him as someone who gave his best, both as a governor and Interlocutor.

In his speech, the outgoing governor said he was touched by the love and affection of the people of Nagaland. Ravi begged to differ

with Rio’s earlier remark that Tamil Nadu is more advanced then Nagaland.

He said though Tamil Nadu may be more advanced industrially ; yet Nagaland was not behind in terms of civilised human values.

Ravi said as a governor, adviser and well-wisher, he worked with the intention of bringing some good to the people of Nagaland, while as an interlocutor he tried to bring the talks from abroad to the land and people where it belong. (Cont’d on p-8)

KPC boycotts

Meanwhile, Ravi’s farewell function was boycotted by the Kohima Press Club (KPC) on the ground that he refused to give any interviews or hold interactions with the local press during his entire tenure.

In a statement KPC president Alice Yhoshü said “This unprecedented step is being taken keeping in mind how Ravi has treated the Press and Media fraternity with utter disregard during his two years in office.”

Nagaland, 10 states get Centre’s nod to borrow additional Rs. 15,721 cr Meeting on Sep 18 to finalize NUG 100-room patients’ hostel

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KOHIMA, SEP 14 (NPN): NPF legislature party leader, TR Zeliang Tuesday informed that a joint meeting of the PDA (NDPP, BJP), Independent and NPF legislators will be held on September 18, during which the members will finalise the all-party government (Nagaland United Government).

Talking to media persons on the sidelines of the NLA select committee meeting on border, Zeliang said that the meeting will be held at the State Banquet hall in Kohima.

He was optimistic that everything will be finalized on that day, after which the government will formally write to the NLA speaker, and a copy to the governor, to change the nomenclature from People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) to Nagaland United Government (NUG).

This is it!

It may be mentioned that an all-party meeting comprising NDPP, BJP, NPF and two Independent legislators on August 11 agreed in principle to form an all-party government under the nomenclature “Nagaland United Government”.

Zeliang further clarified and reiterated that his party has not put forth any preconditions/demands to form an all-party government. “Our intention is very clear. We have come together for solution to the Naga political issue and will stand by it. Truth will prevail in the coming days,” he added. “We wish the Naga issue is resolved before Christmas,” Zeliang said.

Newly appointed interlocutor can break the deadlock: Zeliang said that the newly appointed interlocutor for Naga political talks, AK Mishra would be able to break the deadlock.

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to be set up in Dimapur

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): Nagaland governor RN Ravi has conceived to set up a 100-room patients’ hostel facility in Dimapur to mitigate the problem of people coming from remote areas for medical treatment.

According to a Raj Bhavan statement, Ravi, has been concerned about people coming from remote areas of Nagaland to Dimapur for medical treatment and unavailability of affordable lodging facilities.

Ravi expressed gratitude to Union Minister of Power, NRE, Raj Kumar

Singh, who readily agreed to meet the cost of the project.

As instructed by governor, the DC Dimapur has tentatively located the land and has been tasked to prepare building plan and management of the patients’ hostel.

It said that the state government has been requested to provide the needed assistance and guidance to DC Dimapur in this regard for early completion of the project. Raj Bhavan stated that the proposed facility would soon be finished and would start serving the needy people of Nagaland.

State logs 37 fresh Covid cases, 1 death

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded 37 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection.

Of the fresh cases, 18 were from Dimapur, Kohima-13, three in Phek, two in Mokokchung and one in Peren, taking the total caseload to 30694. With one more patient succumbing to the virus in Dimapur, the death toll rose to 646 (including 14 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

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NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (NPN): Ministry of Finance has granted permission to eleven states including Nagaland to borrow an additional amount of Rs. 15,721 crore as an incentive for achieving the target set by the Ministry for the capital expenditure in the 1st Quarter of 2021-22.

The eleven states include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.

The additional open market borrowing permission granted is equivalent to 0.25 percent of their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Additional financial resources thus made available would help the States in pushing their capital expenditure further.

The capital expenditure has a high multiplier effect, enhances the future productive

Nagaland reiterates settling border dispute outside court Correspondent

"I'm diversifying. From selling vegetables in front of our house, to selling second hand winter wears."

Zeliang said that Mishra, who retired as special director of Intelligence Bureau, has the confidence of the Prime Minister.

“There should not be any doubt that he can break the ice. The issue has been prolonged for many years,” he said.

He said Mishra, who had been holding talks with the NSCN (I-M) since 2019, understood the contention of NSCN (I-M) and that there should not be a problem for NSCN (I-M) to continue talks with the Centre.

To another query, Zeliang said that when NSCN (I-M) refused continue negotiations with RN Ravi, the Centre had worked out a formula and assigned Mishra to hold discussions with the NSCN (I-M). And now with Mishra being appointed as full-fledged Interlocutor, Zeliang was hopeful that he (Mishra) will be able to take the talks forward.

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KOHIMA, SEP 14 (NPN): Advisor for Border affairs Mhathung Yanthan informed that the border affairs department has been entrusted to work out the modalities to settle the border issue by having proper discussion with the Assam government outside the court.

He said this was in pursuance of the resolutions adopted at the recently concluded Assembly session- to amicably settle the Naga-

land-Assam border issue outside the court. Yanthan said the local communities of both states will also be involved in the joint effort.

Yanthan said this while talking to media persons after attending the first meeting of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) select committee on NagalandAssam border.

Yanthan said that the committee held discussions on the background and genesis of the problem to understand the entire issue. He said that various

suggestions and opinions were given by the members, who also stressed the need to have regular discussions before meeting the Assam government for an amicable settlement of the issue.

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio, the convenor of the committee, informed members at the meeting that it was decided to increase committee members and also include officials from the geology and mining department since there were a lot of oil operations going on along the

border area, which would enable the committee to understand more on that part.

After Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi raised a question on the matter in the Parliament, Rio said the state government received good information and were deliberating on it.

‘Proposal to bring in neutral person’

NPF legislature party leader and committee coconvener, T R Zeliang said that the meeting proposed to bring in a neutral person,

State wise amount of the ad- borrowing was fixed by ditional borrowing permitted department of expenditure.

To become eligible for Amount State (Rs in crore) incremental borrowing, the ministry said the states were Andhra 2,655 required to achieve at least Pradesh 15 percent of the target set 1,699 Bihar for 2021-22 by the end of 895 Chhattisgarh 1st quarter of 2021-22, 45 2,105 Haryana percent by the end of 2nd 2,255 Kerala quarter, 70 percent by the end of 3rd quarter and 100 Madhya 2,590 percent by March 31, 2022.

Pradesh Next review of Capital 90 Manipur expenditure of States would 96 Meghalaya be undertaken by depart89 Nagaland ment of expenditure in De2,593 Rajasthan cember, 2021. In this round, 654 Uttarakhand capital expenditure achieved capacity of the economy, by the States till September and results in a higher rate 30, 2021 would be assessed.

Third review would be of economic growth.

Accordingly, out of the done in March, 2022. The net borrowing ceiling of 4% capital expenditure-linked of GSDP for the States for borrowing ceiling of 0.50 2021-22, 0.50 percent of percent of GSDP would GSDP was earmarked for be allowed to those States, incremental capital expendi- which would achieve actual ture to be incurred by States capital expenditure of at during 2021-22. The target least 45 percent of the target for incremental capital ex- by September 30, 2021 or penditure for each state to 70 percent of the target by qualify for this incremental December 31, 2021.

NSCN (I-M) condoles demise of Oscar

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep pain to learn the demise of Rajya Sabha member and former Union Minister Oscar Fernandes.

NSCN (I-M) recalled that in 2005 the then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh appointed Fernandes as a leader of a Group of Ministers to talk with the NSCN leadership under former chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Th. Muivah.

NSCN (I-M) also recalled Fernandes coming to (Cont’d on p-8) Amsterdam and Bangkok

either Union Home minister Amit Shah or Prime Minister Narendra Modito review the past interim agreements signed between Nagaland and Assam.

He said a neutral party had to step in first to cross check all the agreements, insisting that one-sided agreements should be revised in presence of both the chief ministers or the committees and hoped that some concrete decision would be taken by Assam and Nagaland.

in 2006 to discuss the Naga issue. “We appreciate his sincerity to solve the Naga issue. We respect him for what he was,” NSCN (I-M) said, adding that he was not an ordinary politician but a seasoned one and as the most liberal politician in India.

In his death, NSCN (IM) said Nagas have lost an important personality and a friend who understood the Naga political issue. NSCN (I-M) conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that God grant the soul of Oscar Fernandes a peaceful rest.

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District level workshop on SDGs held in Wokha DC WOKHA CALLS FOR CONCERTED EFFORTS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

Resource person, SDG officer Abilo Humtsoe giving a presentation during the workshop on September 13. (DIPR)

ment, DC said.

He also pointed out that the root cause of climate change was due to human induced greenhouse emission, insufficient disaster risk management and under valuing environmental cause and benefit in decision making.

DC highlighted the effect of climate change across the globe and in Wokha district as well.

He took the example of drought-like situation in the district where, he said, many farmers were suffering due to human-induced activities that have caused climate change.

Orenthung also stated that SDG has been adopted by all United Nations members States in 2015 as a universal call to action

to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030, the SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals and associated 169 targets designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

He urged departments to ensure that all policies

The workshop concluded with vote of thanks by district planning officer where he highlighted the significance of all the activities for long-term development of the district.

The workshop was attended by superintendent of police Menangmeren and other district-level department officials.

Similar district level workshops have been held in Kiphire, Noklak, Tuensang, Longleng, Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts for taking forward the SDGs. In order to make SDG implementation holistic and inclusive, the same have been planned for the remaining districts of Nagaland.

DC Dimapur notifies: Deputy commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan has notified the constitution of district level committee in Dimapur for implementation of New India@75 programme with DC as chairman, chief medical officer as member secretary and district TB officer, medical superintendent, district education officer, district public relations officer, district youth coordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, DGC principal, president/members district voluntary blood donners association, district welfare officer, department of social welfare, district program officer, district aids prevention and control unit as members.

Theological colleges informed on grant-in-aid: Eligible private secular colleges and government permitted theological colleges have been informed to download the grant-in-aid form (2021-2022) from www.highereducation.nagaland.gov.in and submit the filled up form to the director, higher education, from September 20-October 4. Forms would not be accepted after the stipulated date.

SH&W programme held in Kiphire: School health & wellness programme under Ayushman Bharat was held in aspirational district, Kiphire on September 9 and 10 with project coordinator SCERT Kegwalo Thyug, DEO Deenabandhu and DPO (RCH/UIP) Dr. K. Pewezo Khalo as resource persons.

Senior SDEO Dimapur informs: All Adhoc/contingency employees both state & SSA (G/T, P/T) H/T, LDA grade III & IV and contingency employees under the establishment of senior SDEO Dimapur have been requested to submit personal application for service extension along with appointment order, latest extension order and performance certificate from SMC for the session 2022 on or before October 15. st

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10th DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LOVING FATHER

LT. SODAMO LOTHA

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DIMAPUR: District level workshop on “building capacities for taking forward the SDGs” was held in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) on September 13. The programme was chaired by district planning officer, P. Nchumbemo Kikon.

According to a DIPR report, while delivering the keynote address, DC Wokha, Orenthung Lotha introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasised on how there should be concentrated efforts by all stakeholders to bring about sustainable development. Climate change is a global phenomenon which involves loss of human lives and property thus we need concerted efforts to bring sustainable develop-

and actions undertaken are carried out to protect the environment and to achieve targets of SDGs for inclusive development.

As part of this workshop, the first technical session was conducted by SDG officer, SDG coordination centre, planning & coordination department, Abilo Humtsoe on SDG localization and integration with a focus on Wokha district.

She talked about the national, state and district level institutional mechanism and strategy for SDG implementation, district indicator framework for monitoring SDGs and way forward.

SDG officer, SDG coordination centre, planning & coordination department, Phyobemo Lotha conducted an interactive session which consisted of interactive exercises for identifying priority areas and viable local level solutions for Wokha district.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

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aCKnOWLeDGeMent

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

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Loving husband, children, grandchildren & great-grandson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Family Members

UAVU holds meeting; adopts 6-point resolution

DIMAPUR: Unity Village Council (UVC) chairman Hetoka Awomi and secretary I Abenjang has notified that as per Unity Village Council resolution, all concerned have been asked not to entertain any sort of underground faction taxes on business establishment, individual, household within the village jurisdiction expect “one gover nment, one tax”.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the bereaved family members of Late Mhonyimo yanthan would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually at the sudden demise of our beloved on 08th September, 2021.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We would like to convey our special thanks and appreciation to : 1. St. Paul Catholic Church, Wokha 2. Secret Heart Church, Humtso 3. Doctors and nurses of Dr. Motsuo Memorial Hospital, Wokha 4. Humtso Yanthan Ekhung 5. Mr. Tsalamo Humtsoe and family 6. Ebi Humtsoe (Traditional Corner, Wokha)

Born : 06.08.1971 – Died : 08.08.2021 We, the family members of Late TEMJENSANGLA (Longjang) would like to express our profound gratitude to everyone who had helped us physically, financially, morally and above all supported us through prayers during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved on 08.08.2021.

Your support had indeed helped us to overcome the darkest moment in our life. We have nothing to give you in return but we pray that our Lord bless you all abundantly.

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ACkNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving Wife, Sons, Daughters, In-laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Relatives

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day”.

Proverbs 4:18

KHWETSOHILO KEPFOH

Losami Village Age: - 74 years 1947 – 3rd Sept, 2021 “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8 (KJV) The family, in-laws and relatives of Lt. KHWETSOHILO KEPFOH (Retd. Headmaster), incumbent Church Secretary of Losami Baptist Church wishes to sincerely thank and acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following the unexpected but inevitable sudden demise of our beloved DAD. We offer our heartfelt special thanks and gratitude to all the friends, neighbours and well wishers who visited our home, attended the wake, service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes and messages of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

We are overwhelmed in all humbleness and gratefulness to specially acknowledge and thank:1) Losami Baptist Church as a whole and various departments under the parent church body inclusive of Christian Prayer Centre, Losami village.

2) The Village Council, VDB, LSU, LYS, LWS, VEC, LTA, LGOF, nurses & staff of Primary Health Centre Losami Village.

3) GHS, GMS, GPS Losami Village.

4) Losatephe Baptist Church 5) Village Council, GPS, Women Society Losatephe Village.

6) NCB Workers (Konyak).

7) Chukekumi Khel, Losami Village.

8) Royal Foundation School staff, Phek.

9) Hope Dental Clinic, Kohima.

10) Neiba Kronu, Minister, Parliamentary Affairs.

11) Kuzhami Apex Body and Kuzhami Literature Board.

12) Losami Welfare Union, Kohima, Dimapur & Phek.

13) Neighbouring Villages Baptist Churches, Viz. Sumi, Enhulumi, Chizami and Mesulumi.

A special word of thanks to all who involved in the management of the funeral for your sensitive and professionally handling of the gathering to pay the last tribute to our beloved Dad Lt. KHWETSOHILO KEPFOH. To all those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable.

We regret for our limitations, space and our inability to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest sincere gratitude. It is our sincere prayer that our Lord Jesus Christ bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, children, in-laws, grand children and relatives

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(15.05.1939 – 07.09.2021) We, the bereaved family of Late Mrs. LhotheLi aChUMi would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us throughout her prolonged illness till her final journey.

Your gesture of unconditional love, support, spiritually, physically, financially and materially have comforted us immensely.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church.

2. Music Ministry, DSBC. 3. Town Area Fellowship, DSBC. 4. PWD/Supply Fellowship, DSBC. 5. Grace to Glory Church.

6. Grace to Glory Women Department.

7. Guilt to Grace Ministry.

8. Peniel Prayer Place.

9. Limitless Generation Team.

10. Shena Old Union Dimapur Area.

11. Viwoto-Vixuqhe ti Kughuko.

12. Ghoshito Village Baptist Church.

13. Middle Point Colony Council.

14. Middle Point Colony Azanoqo 18. Dr. K. Hesso and staff, M.H Hospital.

19. Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

However, we deeply regret our inability to personally acknowledge each and every individual and well wishers. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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UVC notifies

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DIMAPUR: Urra Area Villages Union (UAVU) on September 12 held a joint meeting with women, youth, chairman & head GB of 13 unit villages in the union office hall and adopted a six-point resolution.

In a press release, Urra Area Villages Union president Thrilongse Sangtam and press secretary A. Tureng informed that during the meeting, the house expressed happiness to the state government for taking up the long-awaited road project from Sangtamtilla-Pimla junction section via Bade-Kiyeto village as NH 329 A. The house resolved to extend full support to NHIDCL authority and the contractor for the progress of work; the house firmly stood for quality workmanship.

Work specification as per agreement should be implemented by the contractor, the release stated.

The member villages unanimously agreed to extend its support in its own jurisdiction by maintaining good relationship with project authority and contractor.

It also resolved that “no individual or organisations or government agency” should disturb the work progress “by way of asking tax or creating unnecessary harassment.’

The house further appealed every individual and various organisations “including NPGs to extend its support for the success of the area dream project.”

Loving Children, Grand Children, In-laws and Relatives

Late Viyiho Chishi

(15/05/1961 – 05/09/2021)

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God".

(Matthew 5:8)

We, the family of Late Viyiho Chishi, wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who extended their support towards our family at the sudden demise of our beloved father Late Viyiho Chishi.

We deeply appreciate your act of kindness through prayers, messages of condolences, physical, material and financial support, during this very difficult time.

We regret our inability to thank you all individually but it is our prayer that God bless you all abundantly.

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WEATHER FORECAST

SEPTEMBER 15 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala An afternoon thunderstorm

33 25

An afternoon t-storm or two

28 20

Aizawl

Guwahati A couple of thunderstorms

34 25

A stray afternoon t-storm

29 20

Imphal

Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Couple of thunderstorms

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Dimapur A thunderstorm in spots

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A thunderstorm in spots

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Tuensang Pleasant with some sun

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Zunheboto A couple of t-storms; humid

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Participants during the orientation programme on PPC for GPDP 2022-23.

DIMAPUR: An orientation training on “people’s plan campaign 2021” (PPC) for “village development plan 2022-23” for project directors and block development officers under rural development (RD) department was held on September 14 in the conference hall of the RD department.

A press from the department informed that in his address, commissioner & secretary, RD, Neposo Theluo stressed on the importance of properly understanding the concept of PPC and preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and to come up with a comprehensive developmental plan

since it was the mandate of the ministry of Panchayati Raj. Recalling that a good number of AHoD’s participated in the recently held meeting with state chief secretary, he said that it showed sincerity of line departments to make this campaign a success.

Theluo also requested all PD’s to approach and tie up with their respective DCs to convene district level meetings for better coordination. He further said it was important for each village to set up GPDP facilitation team for preparation of GPDP. Member secretar y, panel of review of Commu-

Phek DPDB holds monthly meeting

DC Phek Razouvolie Dozo speaking at the DPDB meeting on September 14. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The monthly meeting of the Phek District Planning Board (DPDB) for the month of September 2021 was held under the chairmanship of DC & vice chairman DPDB Phek, Razouvolie Dozo on September 14 in the conference hall of the DPDB.

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According to a DIPR report, during the meeting, DC reviewed the last meeting minutes.

The house discussed the establishment of college at Chozuba town which was approved and recommended to the higher authority.

Meanwhile, National Tobacco Control Cell (NTCC), Dr. Lichukholie sensitised the DPDB members on smoke free campaign.

Later, department of horticulture, Senkalemba gave a PowerPoint on the departmental activities.

Th Muivah mourns demise of dy kilonser DIMAPUR: NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th Muivha has expressed grief over the demise of deputy kionser, Angami region, Teisovilie Seyietsu, from New Socünoma village.

In a condolence message, Muivah said that late Teisovilie joined the “national” movement with full conviction and served in various capabilities.

He said that as a senior member of

the region, he shouldered many responsibilities and left a wonderful legacy to remember and cherish in all times.

The ato kilonser stated that the “nation” owed a debt to the sacrifices and services rendered that can never be repaid.

On behalf of the “Naga nation”, Muivah offered prayers to the Almighty to comfort and protect the near and dear ones of the departed soul.

nitisation of Public Institutions & Services Act, John Lohe gave a PowerPoint presentation on proposed questionnaire for communitisation of Public Institutions & Services Act 2002 while BMMU, Jakhama block, Sokhrienuo Rupreo spoke on village poverty reduction plan.

Orientations on People’s Plan Campaign-2021 and Village Development Plan 2022-23 were presented by senior faculty, SIRD, Juthsutho Phoji and RDO, Vilopi Sakhrie respectively.

The programme concluded with vote of thanks from the chair, joint director & SNO, GPDP, K. Neibou Sekhose.

DIMAPUR: The second quarterly meeting of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and District Aids Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) was held in the conference hall of DC Dimapur on September 14 under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan.

According to a DIPR report, Rajesh lauded the medical department for working actively in all the three programmes while striving to achieve the target objectives, with all mechanisms and infrastructure set in place.

He impressed upon them to give more focus on creating awareness in sensitising the people so that the efforts of setting up infrastructures would not go defeated.

Rajesh encouraged health workers to continue to work with renewed vigour

while focussing on conducting more awareness programmes.

DC advised the NTCP officials to highlight measures to be put in place to HoDs in the next DPDB meeting in order to make smoke free offices.

Acknowledging the important role of churches for creating community awareness, Rajesh advised them to capitalise on proactive church members.

From the district administration, SDO (c) development and EAC develop-

ment would be the nodal officers for all the three programmes, he informed.

While delivering the welcome note, CMO Dimapur, Dr. Moatemjen also explained in brief about NTEP, NTCP and DAPCC. Objectives of TB forum was highlighted to members by official of the department.

Objectives of smoke free district headquarters campaign and activities report were also presented

by Dr. Reyosalu Kase, DNO, NTCP Dimapur while DPO, DAPCC Dimapur briefed

on the objectives of New India @75 to the district level committee and also presented the scenario of HIV& AIDS. Other highlights of the programme included testimonials by cured patients and felicitation of Maova village Dimapur by DC Dimapur for adopting tobacco free village guidelines of NTCP. Representatives from Christian Forum and All Nagaland Private School Association also spoke in the meeting.

NTUCT organises mass social work DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of the Naga Tribal Union Chumoukedima Town (NTUCT), Chumoukedima Town on September 14 organised a public mass social work at district headquarters, DC Complex, Chumoukedima under the aegis of “oneness and belongingness.”

In a press release, NTUCT

NSCN (R) reacts to September 12 incident

DIMAPUR: NSCN (R) said it was appalled and dismayed by an unfortunate incident that took place at Tuli on September 12, wherein some “incognitos masquerading as NSCN (R) and demanding tax were chased and nabbed by the Tuli Town Ward,” which also went viral on social media.

I n a p r e s s n o t e, NSCN (R) through its MIP claimed that “the imposters namely Imtiangshi, s/o lt. Temjenmenba, Imtisunep s/o lt. Shiluinba, Merenkaba s/o Chubamayang all from Kangtsung village and Hempen Phom s/o Chingba Phom of Anaki village, were in no way members, or connected to NSCN(R) whatsoever.”

While not condoning the menace of rampant taxation, NSCN (R) said it extended solidarity to this issue, especially imposters, fraudsters and pseudo nationalists whose actions were adding more miseries to this prevailing issue.

Further, NSCN (R) also said it was perplexed and frustrated as to how some responsible individuals/groups/union could haphazardly jump

DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan chairing the 2nd quarterly meeting on September 14. (DIPR)

to conclusion and give bombastic declarations, without asserting facts or figures and proof or evidence and circulate in social media, which was very unbecoming of a matured person(s) or organisations.

While pointing out that huge damage was done upon the organization, NSCN (R) however said that to at least mitigate or undo some afflictions done, it suggested those responsible(s) to i m m e d i a t e ly r e t r a c t , apologise and clarify the same to every media or outlets on the misleading information that was circulated.

NSCN (R) also warned “all those opportunists and imposters to immediately desist from such acts in future or face action...”

It reminded all that NSCN(R) stood by its “May 24 (2021) declaration, in all leading newspapers and publications houses, giving a ‘Clarion Call’ to all cadres not to harass, intimidate or seek financial assistances from any quarters, during these ‘dire straits’ times but rather give some room to breathe, while everyone was recuperating from the pandemic attack.”

president Loshito Khro and general secretary Longshi Kikon stated that the general public of Chumoukedima Town comprising of 19 Naga tribes welcomed the government decision for posting of two NCS officers at district headquarters Chumoukedima.

The release stated that it was

“an indication of seriousness of the government to meet the needs of the general public of Chumoukedima and Dimapur as well.”

NTUCT stated that the public mass social work was joined by more than 600 volunteers from 19 Naga tribes besides the Hindu and Muslim.

Training on COVID containment and management in Wokha

Deputy CMO Dr. Zuben Kikon and epidemiologist Dr. Khesheli Awomi with participants at the training in Wokha on September 14.

DIMAPUR: Training on COVID-19 containment and management in periurban, rural and tribal areas for senior medical officers, medical officers and community health officers was held in the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) Wokha on September 14.

During the training, CMO Wokha Dr. C. W. Tungoe said the training was organised for healthcare workers to intensify COVID testing and contact tracing at rural areas in the district.

Expressing concern over the low testing rate in the district, CMO urged

the healthcare units with low testing rate to ramp up testing.

Resource person of the training, epidemiologist, Dr. Khesheli Awomi presented a brief report of the district COVID-19 profile from 2020 till date.

She informed that during the first wave of the pandemic, the positive cases were confined to the armed forces and were mostly asymptomatic in the district.

In the second wave, young people between the age group of 15-29 years were mostly affected and positivity rate in the district was 2.2 percent in Septem-

ber, she added.

Dr. Khesheli also conducted a session on COVID-19 containment plan which included topics on cluster containment strategy, role of district rapid response team, containment zones, etc.

Session on role and responsibility of health workers to contain the disease was conducted by deputy chief medical officer, Dr. Zuben Kikon, who informed that out of 378 positive cases in the district, 273 were not vaccinated.

Dr. Zuben noted the active role of block rapid response team in containing the disease.

Second officer Basuro Elizabeth of DBHSS Kohima receiving the award of DG NCC Commendation Card from Col Abdul Hameed Khan CO 1 Naga Girls Bn NCC Kohima on September 9.

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militant involved in IED blast Fresh influx of Myanmar nationals in Mizoram Ex-HNLC in Shillong city, says Meghalaya HM Locals provide aid to refugees

AIZAWL, SEPTEMBER 14 (PTI): In a fresh influx from trouble-torn Myanmar, more than 1,800 people have reportedly crossed over to Mizoram in the past few days, Home Minister Lalchamliana said on Tuesday.

The minister also clarified that he was yet to access documents pertaining to the matter. Myanmar nationals have been fleeing the country since February following a military coup that left its democratically elected government in exile, and sparked protests and subsequent crackdowns.

Lalchamliana stated that the Myanamarese who have entered Mizoram are mostly from the neighbouring country’s Chin state.

“I have learned that around 1,850 people from Myanmar entered the border districts of Champhai, Hnahthial and Lawngtlai in Mizoram in the past few days. I am yet to receive any official record as I am undergoing quarantine after having come in contact with my COVID-affected grand-

File photo of Myanmar nationals, including the police and firemen who fled to India, flash the three-finger salute at an undisclosed location in Mizoram. children,” he told PTI. He further said that the Centre has not responded to the state government’s letters seeking asylum for the Myanmar nationals in the country.

“The central government did not make any arrangement yet to provide asylum and relief to the Myanmar nationals, who fled their country fearing for their lives. It is also no longer asking Mizoram to send the refugees back as it did earlier,” the home minister pointed out.

Lalchamliana had informed the state assembly last week that the state government has already released Rs 30 lakh to assist

the refugees on humanitarian grounds.

Earlier in March, Chief Minister Zoramthanga had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to provide asylum and assistance to the Myanmar nationals. A delegation from the state, led by lone Lok Sabha member C Lalrosanga, had also visited Delhi in mid-March and discussed the matter with Union ministers.

Six Mizoram districts -- Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Serchhip, Hnahthial and Saitual -- share a 510-km-long border with Myanmar’s Chin state.

The Chin community and Mizos share the same

ancestry. Official sources said villagers residing along the India-Myanmar border have raised funds and set up relief camps for the refugees who have made their way to the state. The residents have also provided them food and other aid, they said.

PC Lalremkunga, village council president of Thingsai in Hnahthila district, said locals have erected temporary camps for over 400 than Myanmar nationals who entered the state.

“Altogether 417 people, including children and elderly, entered the village in the past four days after Chinland Defence Force (CDF) apparently attacked

and seized a military camp at Myanmar’s Lungler village on September 10 and 12,” he stated.

According to Lalremkunga, Thingsai currently houses over 700 Myanmar nationals, 200 of them camping near Tiau river along the India-Myanmar border. Members of a women’s organisation in the village have collected utensils, clothes and mattresses to aid the refugees, he added.

Similar reports arrived from villages in Champhai district. Members of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) said at least 449 more people from Myanmar have taken shelter in Tuipuiral area of Champhai district in the past one week.

Tuipuiral area, comprising 21 hamlets, currently accommodates 1,437 Myanmar nationals, MC Lalramenga, the president of YMA’s local chapter, told PTI. Police records show that as many as 11,035 Myanmar nationals are currently residing in the state.

A senior police officer, however, said that the number keeps changing amid fresh influx and outflow along the porous international border.

Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 14: Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday informed the Assembly that former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant Cherishterfield Thangkhiew was involved in the IED blast at Laitumkhrah last month.

“After the blast, the police department investigated and the lead was that Cheristherfield Thangkhiew was involved in the blast,” Rymbui told legislators during the Question Hour.

The Laitumkhrah blast occured behind a tea stall in the busy Laitumkhrah market area and two persons escaped with minor injuries.

An IED weighing 1.524 Kg made with the highly explosive Neo Gel commercial gelatine sticks.

The Home Minister informed the House that three persons have been arrested in connection with the blast and and investigation is on.

Admitting that there were lapses although the police had specific intelligence inputs about potential blasts in the state capital, Rymbui said, “We already

Lahkmen Rymbui alerted all the police stations and outposts to prevent the blast. We marked all the vulnerable areas in Shillong areas. We took measures but we didn’t expect the blast in that area (Laitumkhrah market).”

On the early monring raid at Thangkhiew’s residence which led to his killing on August 13, Rymbui said, the role of the police is to prevent crime and criminals through arrest, gather evidence and present to the courts to take action.

The Home Minister said that there was credible intelligence input of more blasts in the state capital from August 12 to August 15 so the police raided Thangkhiew’s residence.

“They (police) went with the intention to prevent

more IED blasts to ensure safety and security of the people,” he said, pointing out that the government has already instituted a judicial inquiry into the circumstances leading to the gunning down of former HNLC militant leader.

“Police have no right to kill any person. The police job is to prevent the crime, arrest the culprit and it is for the law to gather evidence and produce in the court and it is up to the court to do,” the Home Minister asserted “ T h e g o ve r n m e n t wants to come clear and we will wait for that report,” he said when asked by opposition members if the police officers responsible for the incident would be suspended.

Replying to a question raised by Opposition member Mohendro Rapsang of the Congress, the Home Minister said, “The specialized branches of the police department are also undertaking various stringent security measures to ensure that such incidents do not occur in future and law and order situation is being closely monitored from time to time.”

Prevented from visiting own constituency Assam govt by-passing crucial clause of Assam Accord: AJP

by BJP many times, claims Manik Sarkar

in Tripura. “In Tripura, the Constitution of India doesn’t work. CPI(M) MLAs, including me, aren’t allowed to visit their constituency.

In 42 months that the BJP has been in power, I have been stalled 15 times from visiting various parts of the state and my Constituency,” Sarkar alleged. The two Left

Assam aims to pay pension on retirement day: CM

GUWAHATI, SEP 14 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the state government is working towards putting in place a system in which pension can be disbursed to government employees on the day of retirement itself.

Reviewing the functioning of Directorate of Pension and Public Grievances, he issued directions to the officers concerned to integrate both Krityagata and AMTRON pension portals along with linking them with treasury offices within January 2022 to make pension disbursement system swift and paperless, an official statement said.

The state-run AMTRON is the nodal implementing agency of the

Information Technology department, while Kritagyata is an online pension sanction and payment tracking system implemented by the Directorate of Pension and Public Grievances.

The chief minister further directed AMTRON to provide one scanner in the office of every Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) where an operator will upload documents of the pensioner and the Directorate will download and disburse after digital signature.

“This system would eliminate the need for physical documents and expedite the pension disbursal,” Sarma said.

He also set the target of disposal of 1,500 pension cases per month, an

increase from the present 1,000 cases every month.

The chief minister stressed on the need for the pensioners to submit their documents before six months from the date of retirement so that their Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) can be generated on the day of retirement.

He highlighted that 272 unmarried daughters of state government employees have been provided family pension and compensatory family pension has been disbursed among 2,115 beneficiaries through Kritagyata portal as fulfilment of the state government’s commitment to make pension system hassle free and efficient, the statement said.

Mnp police foil bid to storm CM’s Secretariat Correspondent IMPHAL, SEP 14: Police on Tuesday foiled a group of cop aspirants who tried to storm Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal to protest against non-completion of recruitment processes.

The recruitment rallies for appointment of riflemen and jemadars for the proposed establishment of 10th and 11th Indian Reserve Battalions started way back in 2018.

For appointment of riflemen, the viva-voce had already been completed while the appointment of jemadar remained suspended till date even after completion of the written test.

The candidates have been pressing the state government to complete the recruitment processes for the last around one year.

State chief minister N Biren Singh, who is also looking after the charge of home department, had also assured to complete the recruitment processes

Agitating cop aspirant candidates holding a talk with Imphal West SP in Imphal’s Keishampat on Tuesday. as soon as possible on many occasions.

Upon failure on the part of the state government to complete the same, candidates tried to storm the Chief Minister’s Secretariat today.

The candidates under the aegis of All Manipur 10th and 11th Vice-Voce Completed IRB Rifleman and Written Completed Jemadar Candidates, 2019’ tried to storm the CM’s Secretariat from different directions on Tuesday morning.

However, police personnel on duty in and around the secretariat intervened to stop them before they reached the main entrance

gate of the secretariat.

With additional police force, the agitating candidates were pushed back upto Keishampat Junction where they held a talk with police officials led by Imphal West SP Dr. S Ibomcha.

Talking to reporters, president W Ronen of the candidates’ body said that they decided to storm the secretariat after their repeated pleas for an appointment turned futile.

“We have been requesting our chief minister for a meeting. But, no positive response to our repeated requests,” he said.

The president said that the recruitment processes

which were started more than three years ago were yet to be completed till date.

He said that the recruitment rallies started in 2018 and viva-voce for the riflemen had already been completed but the results are yet to be declared.

The processes for the appointment of jemadar remained suspended after the written test was held and without declaring the results till date, he added.

As the elections to the state Assembly were just a few months away, they were afraid of keeping the recruitment process incomplete until the election processes were over.

The general elections to the state Assembly are likely to come up by February-March next year (2022).

As the recruitment processes remained suspended, they were afraid of losing their careers as many of them were going to be barred from applying for government jobs because of their age, he said.

Lurinjyoti Gogoi the Assam Accord. The Chief Minister’s Office in a statement the same day had said that the meeting decided to prepare an “implementation framework to implement the provisions of Assam Accord with special reference to Clause 6,7, 9 and 10”.

Clause 5 of the Accord sets March 25, 1971, as the

IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

No.Rev-1/90-D Dt. Dimapur the 2021 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Sosangtetba Jamir resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 753, Dag No. 219/833 measuring an area 00-01-18 located at Block No/ Village 10, Mouza No. 2 which has been mortgage in the NIDC Ltd, Dimapur Bank/Society.

Claim/Objection concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this Court on or before 7(Seven) days from the date of publication in local newspaper.

Sd/Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland dp-4476/21 Regd. No. M158/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 07-09-2021

I, SMTI. TEMJENMONGLA AO, D/o Late Yarenkaba Ao, presently residing at H/No. 56, Supply Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That, my correct/official name is "TEMJENMONGLA AO", which is entered in all of my official documents and records. Whereas, in my Appointment ORDER my name was inadvertently or wrongly entered/recorded as "T. AMONGLA".

3. That, "TEMJENMONGLA AO" and "T. AMONGLA" denotes to one and same person i.e my name only.

4. That, I am swearing this affidavit to declare that "TEMJENMONGLA AO" and "T. AMONGLA" are the names of one and the same person only, henceforth I shall be known by the name "TEMJENMONGLA AO" in future for all my official purposes and correspondence.

5. That, the statements made in the above paras (1) to (4) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 7th day of Sept. 2021 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Sworn and declare before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND dp-4475/21

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE KIPHIRE : NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.KPE/SUCC-12/2021-2022/399

Dated the 13th Sept 2021

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas ATULA, wife of Late YIMSUBA SANGTAM of Phelunger Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in order to draw/received the payment of movable/ immovable properties of her husband Late YIMSUBA SANGTAM, he was serving as DB Gr-II at Kiphire Town under the establishment of Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire District who expired on 26.08.2021.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY 1. G.P.F 2. G.I.S 3. F.B.F From the office of the 4. Pension Case Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire : Nagaland 5. Any other dues etc.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claim if any within 30(thirty) days from the date of issue of this order. If no objection/ claim is received within the given time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kiphire : Nagaland dp-4467/21

cut-off date for detecting and deporting illegal aliens from Assam.

The AJP alleges that the contentious CAA violates the Assam Accord as it seeks to provide Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis who came to India on or before December 31, 2014 from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after five years of residence here. The AJP leaders also alleged the percentage of Assamese-speaking population will decreased by 10 per cent over a 20 year period.

“The percentage of Assamese-speaking population in Assam was 47 per cent as per 2011 Census. It is predicted to come down

to 37 per cent by 2031. Once the Assamese-speaking population becomes a minority, it will be no good trying to protect their identity,” they said.

They demanded action from the government in the form of proper implementation of clause 6, which deals with Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people, before it is too late. The AJP leaders also said the recommendations of the Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma-led Committee on implementation of clause 6 are being ignored by the government.

DEED OF CHANGING SURNAME

Regd. No. 1758/2021 date: 14/09/2021

BY THIS dEEd I, the undersigned Khudemo Tungoe, S/o Yanbenshio Enny of Akuk Old village, under Wokha district now lately called Khudemo Enny employed as Constable at 4 NAp Battalion, Thizama, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby: 1. Wholly renounce, relinquish and abandon the use of my former name of Khudemno Enny and in place thereof do assume from the date thereof the name of Khudemo Tungoe and so that I may hereby be called, known and distinguished not by my former name of Khudemo Enny but by my assumed name of Khudemno Tungoe.

2. For the purpose of evidence such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in records, deed and writing and in all proceedings, dealing and transactions private as well as public and upon all occasions whatsoever use and sign the name of Khudemo Tungoe as my name in place of and in substitution for my former name of Khudemo Enny.

3. Expressly authorize and request all persons at all times hereafter to designate and address me by such assumed name of Khudemo Tungoe accordingly.

Notary Public, Regd. No. 60/15 Deponent

OFFICE OF THE

HAMLIKONG VILLAGE COUNCIL DISTRICT-LONGLENG, NAGALAND

APPRECIATION The undersigned on behalf of the public of Hamlikong village and Hamlikong Village Council would like to express our profound gratitude to the Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, Sub-Divisional Electrical Office, Longleng, Nagaland for recently providing and installing 25 KV Transformer to cater the needs of Hamlikong Village, Longleng, Nagaland.

The village also particularly expresses our sincere gratitude to Shri Moichung Phom, SDO and Shri.

Kanshing Phom, JE Power Dept., Longleng for taking the initiative and for fulfilling and providing the much needed Transformer. dp-4470/21

Shri. N. Shamngai Phom Chairman Hamlikong Village Council

SANPHURE VILLAGE COUNCIL GRATITUDE

Through this column, the undersigned on behalf of Sanphure village Council would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Medical Team COB Longmatra of 41 Assam Rifles posted at Longmatra town for extending Free Medical aids and medicines to approximately 345 patients of different ailments at Sanphure village on 12th September 2021.

The good Samaritan work done by your company is a good example of goodwill, dedication and sincerity towards the people of Nagaland and is a praiseworthy initiative taken by the Assam Rifles.

Further the Village Council show their acknowledgement and appreciation towards Assam Rifles for organizing such Camp in our village as a humanitarian work.This has provided a sign of relief to bedridden families in need. And we believe that the 41 Assam Rifles will continue to work for the social welfare and in the interest of the general public of the district.

K. Sepikyü P. Muralen Chairman Council Secy.

Sanphure Village Council Sanphure Village Council

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leaders claimed that there is a “huge discontent” against the BJP government in Tripura. “The CPI(M) is spearheading efforts to galvanise people’s protest. They (BJP) do not want to allow this process and are unleashing violence?” Yechury alleged.

A few days ago, in his letter to the prime minister, the CPI(M) general secretary had alleged that the party’s offices in Tripura were attacked by “mobs of BJP men” in a “pre-planned fashion” on September 8. In the letter, Yechury has alleged the “impunity” with which the attackers operated shows the “connivance of the state government”.

“Clause 5 of the Accord specifies the cut-off date for identifying foreigners. But it will become irrelevant when the CAA is implemented. It will tantamount to killing the Assam Accord and its spirit,” they said. This vital clause has been ignored by the government when it recently formed a committee to implement the Accord, they added.

The state government had on September 7 announced a committee with its ministers and representatives of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), which was a signatory of the Accord as member to prepare a roadmap within three months to implement

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NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Former Tripura chief minister and CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar on Tuesday alleged that he was prevented from visiting the state and his constituency by the ruling BJP multiple times.

This comes days after CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging violence against the Left party’s cadre by the BJP in the state.

Sarkar served as chief minister of Tripura from 1998 to 2018. In a press conference on Tuesday, Yechury and Sarkar lashed out at the BJP over violence

GUWAHATI, SEP 14 (PTI): The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Tuesday accused the Assam government of side-lining the “crucial” clause 5 of the Assam Accord, which deals with cut-off date for identification of illegal foreigners by briniging in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi and general secretary Jagdish Bhuyan, in a press statement, alleged that the BJP party-led government was working to reduce the Assamese people to a minority status in their own state in order to appease “foreigners” who will be turned into voters through provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

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UP was run by gangsters before 2017: PM Modi

ALIGARH/ LUCKNOW, SEP 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Uttar Pradesh was run by gangsters and mafias before 2017, but now things have changed under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and such elements are behind the bars.

He also said that earlier roadblocks were created in the implementation of welfare schemes meant for the poor, but now there are no such hurdles and the benefits of these schemes are reaching the needy.

Modi was addressing a function after laying the foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University here.

The university is being established by the state government in the memory and honour of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, the great freedom fighter, educationist and social reformer. It is being set up in a total area of over 92 acres at Lodha village and Muse-

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pur Kareem Jarouli village of Aligarh’s Kol tehsil.

The university will provide affiliation to 395 colleges of the Aligarh division. The prime minister also visited an exhibition on the Aligarh node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.

He said India was earlier seen as an importer of defence equipment, but today it is considered a leading defence exporter.

“Today not only India, but the world is watching how equipment ranging from modern grenades, rifles, fighter planes, drones and warships, are manufac-

tured in the country itself,” he noted.

Modi also remembered veteran BJP leader Kalyan Singh and said had he been there on this occasion, he would have appreciated a university coming up in the name of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, in his home district.

The Adityanath government’s decision to set up the university after the noted Jat figure is being politically seen as part of the ruling BJP’s bid to win over the community ahead of the crucial state assembly polls early next year.

A section of Jats, who live in sizeable numbers in western Uttar Pradesh, is seen to be aggrieved with the BJP over the farmers issue.

Meanwhile, Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma briefed Modi about the upcoming university.

Governor Anandiben Patel was also present on the occasion.

Akhilesh contests PM’s claim over crime in UP, asks him to check data

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday challenged Prime Minister Narerndra Modi’s claim about the crime situation in Uttar Pradesh, asking him to check data of the Home Department and other central agencies. At a function after laying the stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh, PM Modi earlier in the day said UP was run by gangsters and mafias before 2017. The SP was ruling the state then.

In a scathing attack at the BJP, Yadav told report-

ers at a press conference here that it is good to set up a university but the party “runs the best training centre of telling lies”. He asked the BJP to pick “bulldozer” as its election symbol, referring to the alleged demolition of houses of some Ayodhya residents.

Yadav also asked Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to get his eyesight tested, replying to the CM’s assertion that the Opposition leader lacked vision. Yadav told reporters that the UP government is not working according to the law and warned officials that his party is preparing a list of those who violated the law, stressing that they won’t be spared once his party’s government comes to power. When his attention was drawn to the PM’s comment over the law and order, Yadav said, “He should ask for the data of the Home Department or Dial 100 to see who is increasing the crime.”

5 NHRC notices to four govts, police chiefs over farmers protests ‘adverse impact’ NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): The NHRC has sent notices to governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajastan and their police chiefs, over allegations that the ongoing farmers protests have “adversely impacted” industrial units and transportation, and Covid safety norms have been breached at the agitation sites.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in a statement, said it has also asked the National Disaster Management Authority, Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Union Health Ministry to submit reports with respect to the “adverse impact of farmers agitation on various aspects and observance of Covid protocols at the protests sites”. “The NHRC has received several complaints regarding the ongoing farmers protest. There are allegations of adverse impact on the industrial units, seriously effecting more than 9,000

micro, medium and large companies,” it said.

Allegedly, transportation is also adversely impacted, causing the commuters, patients, people with disability and senior citizens to suffer due to the heavy congestion on roads occupied by the protesting farmers, the rights panel said.

There is an allegation that there is “breach of the corona protocols by the agitating farmers at the protest sites”. There is further allegation that the inhabitants are not being allowed to move out of their houses due to the blockade of the passage, it added.

There are also reports that people have to travel long distances to reach their destinations due to the ongoing agitation, and barricades have been put on the state borders, it added.

Accordingly the commission has issued notices to the chief secretaries of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi; and

director generals of police, of the three states and Delhi police commissioner, asking them to submit their respective action taken reports, the statement said.

Since the agitation involves the issue of human rights, whereas the right to agitate in a peaceful manner is also to be respected, the commission needs to take care of various human rights issues, the statement said. Hence, the Commission besides issuing notice to various states has also taken a few more actions, officials said.

The Institute of Economic Growth had been asked to examine the adverse impact of the farmers agitation on industrial and commercial activities and production, and disruption of transport services on commercial and normal consumers, including inconvenience and additional expenditure, among others, and to submit a comprehensive report in the matter by October 10, the statement said.

‘Champion of anti-women mindset’: Maintain restraint in comments: JD(U) on Yogi’s ‘abba jaan’ remark Priyanka Gandhi slams UP CM Adityanath NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday attacked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the issue of crimes against women in the state and alleged that he was the champion of “antiwomen mindset”.

Her attack on Adityanath came as on this day, last year, the horrific Hathras incident took place in which a young Dalit woman was raped by four men. The woman died on September

29 at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital during treatment.

“A year ago from today, a horrific incident of rape had happened in Hathras and instead of providing justice and security to the family, the UP government had threatened the family and also snatched away their right to give their daughter an honourable funeral,” Priyanka said in a tweet in Hindi. Government officials and BJP leaders had made statements to the effect that there was “no rape” and the

energy of the entire government machinery was spent on character assassination of the victim, the Congress general secretary alleged.

How can you even expect sensitivity from the head of a government that has such a horrible stance on crimes against women, Priyanka Gandhi asked.

“Anyway, the chief minister of UP is the champion of anti-women mindset. He has said that ‘women should not be independent’,” she claimed.

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): The country belongs to everybody, be it Hindus, Muslims, Christians or any other community, and political parties should maintain restraint in their comments, JD(U) president Lalan Singh said on Tuesday as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ‘abba jaan’ remark in a public speech stoked a row.

“Terms like ‘unity in diversity’ are used for our country. The country belongs to all. No remarks should be made that harm the country,” Singh, a confidant of Bihar Chief Minister

Nitish Kumar, told reporters when asked for his reaction to the BJP leader’s comments. In this context, he also took a swipe at JMM leader and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for his remarks allegedly aimed at Bhojpuri and Magahispeaking people of the state.

Everybody has a right to setLalan Singh tle in whichever part of the country they like, he said. used to digest the rations.

A d d r e s s i n g a p r o - The rations of Kushinagar gramme in Kushinagar on Sunday, Adityanath had alleged that people did not get rations before 2017 like they do now. “Because then, people who say ‘abba jaan’

used to go to Nepal and Bangladesh. Today, if anybody tries to swallow the rations meant for poor people, he will land in jail,” the chief minister had said. In his press conference, the JD(U) president, a Lok Sabha MP from Munger, also played down the decision of his party, the biggest BJP ally, to send its senior leader K C Tyagi to a rally being organised in Jind on September 25

by INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala, seen as part of efforts for forming a non-BJP, non-Congress front.

“We are strongly part of the NDA (BJP-led alliance),” he said, and dismissed talks about a third front, saying his party will attend the rally as it is being organised to mark the birth anniversary of Devi Lal, a towering third front leader of his era.

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday strongly pitched for promotion and encouragement of all Indian languages and said Hindi is the ‘Sakhi’ (friend) of regional languages.

Addressing a function organised on the occasion of ‘Hindi Divas’, Shah also appealed to the parents to communicate with their children at home in mother tongue even if they study in English medium schools.

Otherwise, the children will be cut-off from their roots, he said.

“Hindi has no conflict or contradiction with any local language. Official language Hindi is the ‘Sakhi’ of all local languages of India and its development can be done only by mutual cooperation of each other,” he said.

Shah said Hindi and all regional languages must be promoted and encouraged.

The home minister said

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gone are the days when there was hesitation in speaking Hindi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks only in Hindi in international forums. He said the basis of evaluation of any person should be his thoughts, actions, intelligence, diligence and loyalty while language is only a medium of expression.

“Those who say that our mother tongue and official language are a hindrance in the development of personality, I want to tell them that there can be no better medium of expression of knowledge than mother tongue,” he said.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION NO.DTE/ESTT-2/02/2020-21/ This is to inform all the NSEE-2021-22, selected candidates to undergo Para-Medical, Agri & Allied courses during the academic session 2021-2022, that the last date for submission of REFUSAL LETTER to the office of the undersigned is 17th September, 2021, till 4:00 PM and thereafter, no refusal letter against the stated courses shall be entertained.

Further, the selected candidates are informed to collect the Nomination Letter from the Directorate of Technical Education on 21st September, 2021, from 12:00 noon onwards.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): The Special Cell of Delhi Police said on Tuesday that it has busted a Pakistan-based terror module and arrested six persons, including two people who were trained in Pakistan.

Furnishing details of the multi-state operation, a Delhi Police Special Cell official said that they had received inputs from the central agencies that a conspiracy was being hatched to conduct terror strikes in major cities of the country. After receiving this input, the Special Cell constituted a team under the supervision of DCP Pramod Khushwaha and ACPs Hridya Bhushan and Lalit Joshi.

“After analyzing human and technical inputs, we realized that it was a very big network that was spread in different states. On Tuesday morning we concluded this operation by conducting multiple raids in different states,” Special Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Neeraj Thakur, said at a press briefing.

The first person named Sameer, hailing from Maharashtra, was arrested from Kota while he was travelling in a train while two other were nabbed in the national capital.

From more human and technical inputs, the Special Cell in close cooperation with the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (UP-ATS) conducted raids in the state and arrested three more people.

Thakur said of the six arrested, two had been taken to Pakistan via Muscat where they were trained to use explosives and firearms, including AK-47.

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Pak based terror module busted in Delhi; 6 arrested

Sd/(Nungsangmenla Imchen) Ex-Officio Director Issued by DIPR

GOVERNOR’S SECRETARIAT NAGALAND :: KOHIMA

NOTIFICATION

Dated Kohima, the 13th September 2021 No. G-14/02-01/00/EDN(Pt III) :: Shri. R.N. Ravi, Honourable Governor of Nagaland, is pleased to institute an Award to encourage the students of Nagaland to excel in the study of Basic Sciences. The Award will be known as “Governor’s Excellence Award in Science Study of HSSLC Examination”. The Award will be given to the best 6(six) students in science stream with the following subject combination.

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Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) 1st – Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One lakh) 2nd – Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty thousand) 3rd – Rs. 25,000 (Rupees Twenty Five thousand)

– 3 Awards

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Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) – 3 Awards 1st – Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One lakh) nd 2 – Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty thousand) 3rd – Rs. 25,000 (Rupees Twenty Five thousand) The following guidelines shall govern the “Governor’s Excellence Award in Science Study of HSSLC Examination”: 1. The award will go to the best 6(six) students in order of merit in the HSSLC Examination in science stream conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) subject combination – 3(three) students and Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) subject combination – 3(three) students.

2. The award will carry a citation and cash prize.

3. Students belong to any Indigenous Scheduled Tribe of Nagaland as notified by the Government from time to time only will be eligible for the award.

4. The students should secure 80% or more in their aggregate to avail the award 5. The student’s performance in PCM and PCB will determine the award in each category.

6. The best students in PCM and PCB combination will be selected in order of mark secured and it will be placed as 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category i.e. students who have opted Mathematics as their main elective subject as PCM category and students who have opted Biology as their main elective subject.

7. The candidate scoring the highest aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) will be considered.

8. In case of tie in the marks and aggregate, whosoever secures higher marks in the external marks of PCM or PCB will be considered.

9. In case of another tie, the following norms shall be followed: a. PCB : the marks of Chemistry to be considered first and next the marks of Biology, whichever is higher. b. PCM : the marks of Mathematics to be considered first and next the marks of Physics, whichever is higher.

10. In case of further tie, the award will be shared.

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(T. Mhabemo Yanthan) IAS (Commissioner & Secretary to Governor)

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 281 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Nature’s protectors

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illagers of Thanamir of the Yimkhiung tribe under Kiphire district have taken a very big step towards protection of flora and fauna in their area in a modern way through collaboration with a Delhi-based NGO called Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI). Thanamir village is located at the foothill of Mount Saramati, Nagaland’s highest mountain peak (3,842 meters above sea-level). The village collaborated with the WPSI to record rare animal species some of which were going extinct.

In their effort to protect wildlife in their community forest, Thanamir villagers have found a host of rare and endangered wildlife in the forests in their own backyard. Many camera traps were set up that captured thousands of pictures showing the rich wildlife that inhabit Thanamir forests, and many of these animals are globally endangered. The local youth and leaders have taken a keen interest in protection of their forest and wildlife. The village council and student union have instituted various resolutions to curb over-hunting of wildlife and protect the forest. The joint research was conducted to strengthen these management systems through an evidence-based approach. The most encouraging development is that the surveys have documented over 23 animal species, including Indian muntjac, stump-tailed macaque, dhole, Asiatic back bear and the elusive clouded leopard. Besides these, State bird Blyth’s Tragopan was also photographed. The local community-based groups across Nagaland is a very promising aspect that will transform the state as among the few nature spots in the country.

Across Nagaland, local communities are mobilising themselves to protect their forests, and the wildlife is now bouncing back in previously denuded and overhunted forests. There are currently over 400 community conserved areas across Nagaland – the highest in any State in the country. Several villages in Nagaland have woken up to the fact that the flora and fauna has all but vanished from the face of their world and issued ban on hunting, fishing and rampant jungle burning but in most cases, call has had little impact. Perhaps like a case of bolting the stable after the horses have fled, the bans may be described as an attempt in futility as they appear to be a case of bolting the stable after the horses have fled. Protection of the flora and fauna has been an issue since the eighties and a lot had been said and written on the issue. It is easier to issue ban orders against hunting and fishing but these will not serve the long term purpose. Bans cannot do wonders unless they are tackled on two fronts- enforcement and awareness. Like fishing, even on the issue of hunting, what is needed most is that the government machinery should take the initiative to take strong action against VVIPs who flout environmental concerns. While the rural folks are realising the value of their God-given natural bounty upon which generations depended, the urban elites are proving to be the insensitive and unresponsive lot who violate rules they frame. The need for greater awareness on preservation and conservation among the urban people, has not been given the attention it deserves.

If all these measures were adopted and implemented then there would have been some significant progress in this direction.

DailyDevotion Arguments or Obedience

…the simplicity that is in Christ. —2 Corinthians 11:3 Simplicity is the secret to seeing things clearly. A saint does not think clearly until a long time passes, but a saint ought to see clearly without any difficulty.

You cannot think through spiritual confusion to make things clear; to make things clear, you must obey. In intellectual matters you can think things out, but in spiritual matters you will only think yourself into further wandering thoughts and more confusion. If there is something in your life upon which God has put His pressure, then obey Him in that matter. Bring all your “arguments and…every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” regarding the matter, and everything will become as clear as daylight to you (2 Corinthians 10:5). Your reasoning capacity will come later, but reasoning is not how we see. We see like children, and when we try to be wise we see nothing (see Matthew 11:25).

Even the very smallest thing that we allow in our lives that is not under the control of the Holy Spirit is completely sufficient to account for spiritual confusion, and spending all of our time thinking about it will still never make it clear. Spiritual confusion can only be conquered through obedience. As soon as we obey, we have discernment. This is humiliating, because when we are confused we know that the reason lies in the state of our mind. But when our natural power of sight is devoted and submitted in obedience to the Holy Spirit, it becomes the very power by which we perceive God’s will, and our entire life is kept in simplicity.

Quotes

The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. ~ Aristotle Onassis

Why motivated critics of India’s Economic Recovery are wrong?

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xactly a year back, we had predicted an imminent Vshaped recovery in GDP growth after its sharp decline. At that time, most doubted the prediction. A former Finance Minister wrote “In a barren desert without any sign of water, the Finance Minister and the Chief Economic Adviser saw green shoots!” His lack of nuanced understanding was of course clear from the statement “about one quarter of the gross domestic output as on June 30, 2019, has been wiped out in the last 12 months.” Unlike the level of water in a tank, GDP is not a measure that captures the level of stock. Instead, like the amount of water flowing over a period of time, GDP measures the flow of economic activities in a period of time. Only if GDP were a stock measure could one say that the stock depleted by a certain percentage. Politics as the art of pushing convenient narratives and witnessing an obsequious audience applaud can be too compelling to incentivise the hard job of acquiring a nuanced understanding of the economy.

Let us examine the evidence.

After declining by 24.4% in the first quarter last year, the economy has registered growth rates of -7.5%, 0.4%, 1.6% and 20.1% in subsequent quarters. If these numbers are plotted, the graph looks like a “V” and no other letter. Incidentally, this commentary on a K-shaped recovery is focused on sectoral patterns, not the macro-economy. Like the five fingers in a hand, sectoral patterns are never identical.

Crucially, the V-shaped recovery is testimony to the strong fundamentals of the economy – an assertion that I have consistently made after assuming office. As shown carefully in the Economic Survey 2019-20, the pre-pandemic slowdown was only due to the problems in the financial sector, which originated from the crony lending and gross mis-management of the banking sector before 2014. Research across the globe shows that the economic overhang engendered by such messing

around with the financial sector lasts very long. After all, bank loans given to cronies come up for repayment 5-6 years post such dubious lending. Combined with bankers’ incentives to ever-green loans by lending to zombies, messing around with the financial sector eventually spills over to other sectors thereby creating longlasting damage. Some commentators attribute the pre-pandemic slowdown to demonetisation and GST implementation. However, research on the economic impact during the time of demonetisation, which included the GST implementation, finds no effect on GDP growth, thereby questioning such commentary and emphasizing the strong fundamentals of the economy.

Even during the pandemic, quarterly growth patterns have only reflected the presence or absence of economic restrictions, thereby reflecting strong fundamentals again. While the Q1 decline last year followed the national lockdown, the recovery till Q4 reflected the easing of restrictions. In Q1 this year, malls, shops and other establishments were closed in most states in May and June during the devastating second wave. Google’s daily indicator of retail activity was down from its 31-March level all through Q1 till mid-July. At its peak, retail activity was down 70% from the 31-March level.

Despite such supply-side restrictions on consumption, from its low base last year, consumption has grown 20%. Since mid-July, easing of restrictions has enabled significant recovery in the high frequency indicators.

Following path-breaking reforms, the economy now is poised for strong growth. The corporate sector has become leaner by cutting costs and paring down its debt, thereby ready to invest.

The banking sector has become profitable and has created cushion to withstand imminent bad loans in retail and SME lending. About 88% of every rupee of expected bad loans has been provisioned by the public sector banks. Fur-

ther, the capital adequacy ratios are the highest in recent times as banks have raised capital from the markets. These successive lines of defence equip the banking sector to lend for corporate investment.

In stark contrast to the double-digit inflation following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), inflation has averaged 6.1% over the last year because of the several supply-side measures taken by the Government now. Such lower inflation in a crisis is despite the severe supply-side frictions caused by lockdowns and night curfews, which did not manifest following GFC. Also, carefully targeted and calibrated fiscal spending has ensured that India’s fiscal deficit is comparable to its peers. Because of profligate revenue expenditure, it became significantly higher compared to peers following the GFC. The supply-side measures have ensured a comfortable current account as opposed to the drastic deterioration following GFC. While $10 billion of FPI flowed out of the country following GFC, over $36 billion came in last year. FDI inflows have been about 10 times higher at $80 billion when compared to $8 billion following GFC. While the currency depreciated by close to 60% following GFC, it has held steady now.

These macro-fundamentals are supported by the startup ecosystem, which was in shambles in 2014. Not only is the number of unicorns highest ever in Indian history, the number of IPOs in August is the highest in 17 years.

The unicorns have grown on the quality of their idea and not due to dynastic money or connections.

This meritocracy is a wonderful sign for the economy.

In sum, unlike the economic disarray following the Global Financial Crisis, nuanced understanding and clarity in thinking have enabled India to judge and implement salutary economic policy amidst this once-in-acentury crisis.

Dr KV Subramanian, chief economic advisor, government of India

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

15th September is the International Day of Democracy

Strengthening democratic resilience in the face of future crises

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emocracy is a common word in India as we are the largest democracy in the world. It is a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation or to choose governing people. The idea of democracy has evolved over time considerably and is being practiced in most of the countries in different forms. It is a universally recognized ideal and is one of the core values and principles of the United Nations and many other countries like India.

It provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights. It provides opportunity for good governance and participation of citizens though the true spirit is not seen as many things are misused by people with their own vested interest.

The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has resulted in major social, political and legal challenges globally. As states around the world adopt emergency measures to address the crisis, it is critical that they continue to uphold the rule of law, protect and respect international standards and basic principles of legality, and the right to access justice, remedies and due process.

The values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principle of holding periodic and genuine elections by universal suffrage are essential elements of democracy. In turn, democracy provides the natural environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights. These values are embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and further developed in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which enshrines a host of political rights and civil liberties underpinning meaningful democracies.

The International Day of Democracy which is observed on 15th September provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil

society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.

António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN in his message said that “as the world struggles to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating consequences, we must learn from the lessons of the past 18 months to strengthen democratic resilience in the face of future crises. This means identifying and developing good governance practices in situations of emergency – whether public health, environmental or financial. It means addressing the egregious global injustices laid bare by the crisis, from pervasive gender inequalities and inadequate health systems to unequal access to vaccines, education, the internet and online services. Along with the profound human toll borne by those most deprived, these persistent historical inequalities are themselves threats to democracy.”

He also said that “strengthening democracy also means embracing genuine participation in decision-making -- including peaceful protests -- giving a real voice to people and communities that have traditionally been excluded. The silencing of women, religious and ethnic minorities, indigenous communities, people with disabilities, human rights defenders and journalists is an impediment to creating healthy societies. Democracy simply cannot survive, let alone flourish, in the absence of civic space.”

On this international day, as we look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, let us commit to a future in which we recognize human rights and the rule of law as fundamental to democracy. We can commit to safeguarding the principles of equality, participation and solidarity so that human rights of each and everyone are upheld.

Together we can do a lot to make democracy a fact and not farce.

Ranjan K Baruah (With direct inputs from UN publication and feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com)

Post-mortem

Servants, not saviour of the people-follow the mandate of constitution of India

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ivil service is described as the body of government officials who are recruited in civil administration that are neither political nor judicial. There are 23 different Civil Services, the most popular services are Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS), Indian Revenue Services (IRS) and Indian Foreign Services (IFS). It is the legacy of the British Government brought into existence during their rule, to promote their interest.

Post-independence, when the Government attained the role of Welfare State, civil services had an imperative role in implementing national and state policies of welfare and planned development. After the coming into force of the Constitution of independent India, the civil services have undergone considerable sea changes. For years, civil services have been among the most coveted jobs in India.

Secured after cracking the toughest exams, the social status of a civil servant in India is considered to be highly reputable and sought after. While just like any other job a civil servant is paid, along with salary, he/ she also enjoys various perks and privileges- such as stay, travel, security, exposure to multiple angles of life at the highest level etc. At the same they are also faced with lots of challenges, social and political pressures and responsibilities, etc. However, the Public focus is only on perks, powers and privileges, lifestyle and VIP treatment and hyped image of civil servants. Thus, after clearing the UPSC or PSC exams and on being appointed to the post, one witnesses change in behavior and attitude of people all around him. People begin to pay respect to him, some out of admiration, and many due

to fear while others in hopes for favors.

With so much attention and hype from the people, ‘some’ civil servants become arrogant and begin to see themselves as God-like figures among the helpless public. This air of arrogance, coupled with lack of awareness of rights on the public’s part is enough for ‘some’ to feel a sense of entitlement while dealing with the people, keeping their duties in the backseat.

The so called Aura of being a part of elite ‘SERVICE’ and the sense of being in ‘POWER’ is often being seen to have been carried forward with career progression of Officers.

Previously, a big part of the VIP culture was the Red Beacon or lal batti which had huge psychological impact on masses. In 2017 this practice was banned under the ruling government on the grounds that such practice symbolized power and a stark differentiation between those who are allowed to use it and those who are not. While this may have symbolically ended the VIP culture, however, there are still many ways through which few arrogant officers like to display their position and power. Even though the Lal Batti has gone, the aura of fear and status still exist. In most advance European countries, where Civil Service exists simply in a dormant ‘facilitation’ mode of operation, people over there never encounter such incidents of psychological manifestation of power which ‘We The People of India’ still get to witness in different forms in every corner of the country.

There are also many loopholes in the system the advantages of which are taken by corrupt/unprofessional officers. Little things like traffic diversions, roadblocks when these officers

pass, use of sirens, etc very much contribute to the VIP culture and exhibition of clout of power in the society. Recently, instances have come to light in the media where some officers were seen showing inappropriate and rather aggressive behavior in their dealings with the public. In one such instance, a Haryana Sub- Divisional magistrate was captured in a video instructing the police to lathi-charge protesting farmers and to leave anyone crossing the barricades with broken heads. Similarly an SDM in Rajasthan who was accompanied by several police officers, amid confrontation whilst on duty, has been seen kicking a farmer. Even during the trying times of covid it has been witnessed that some government servants along with powerful politicians used their position to demand priority and quick treatment from hospitals burdening the health system.

In another case, during lockdown a DC was seen slapping a person and slamming his phone on the ground on account of violating covidlockdown guidelines.

A recent case within Nagaland would be an assault of a Jawan by an SP following an accidental damage of a wall at the SP’s residence. The SP reportedly slapped the Jawan several times and repeatedly kicked him in his stomach.

Further the latter was also repeatedly asked for his tribal identity and made to repair the damages.

Also, how can we forget the latest molestation case wherein an FIR has been filed against the DC of Noklak Reny Wilfred.

We are waiting for the official Government stand and investigation update on the matter. Everyone is Equal before the eyes of Law. While previously, there was secrecy surrounding these excesses done by the

officers. In recent times, thanks to social media and smart phones, many such incidents have come to light with proper evidence. Further, what makes the system dreadful is the lack of accountability. As such, even in case of blatant misdemeanors, it has been found that some officers are “suspended” only to be revoked once the wrong has faded from public memory. At the same time, the incentive systems that do not appreciate upright and outstanding civil servants instead reward the corrupt and the incompetent. Thus, often civil officers end up working in the directions of self-serving politicians.

While the government is said to be working to bring needed reforms in the civil services, some being rather controversial, in the meantime civil servants also need to remind themselves that they are to assist the people and not to ride over them. Being at the apex of jobs, it is inevitable for civil servants to shun the attention of people.

It is also true that civil services demand vigorous work on the part of the officers. However, in the process they should not give-in to the temptations of greed, ego, anger and frustration losing sight of their greater purpose. They are responsible for providing “continuity and change” to the administration and governance. Thus, need to prepare themselves to tackle new challenges.

Civil Servants ought to deal with the public and/ or their subordinates in an ethical manner as per the mandate of the law of the land with sensitivity to their rights and aspirations.

And in doing so to remain grounded and maintain selfcontrol. They are to provide their services effectively, impartially, courteously and

professionally. It has also been observed that often, in case of failures or shortcomings, civil servants are labeled as burdensome, corrupt or low-level performers by the public. On the public’s part, they should avoid generalization of officers.

There are many officers who have and continue to uphold the spirit of civil service.

As a democratic country, the final power here confers with the people which is exercised through designated political representatives and through Judiciary. Civil services are considered as the backbone of the ‘Governance of the Nation’. The civil servants by quality of its knowledge, experience and understanding of public affairs support the chosen representatives to devise effective policy and have great responsibility to turn these policies into realities for the welfare of society and enhancement of the nation.

There is a need for change in the attitude of society too; people need to look beyond the glamour and privileges that comes with Indian civil services.

The public should remain

informed of their rights and duties, which can happen only when there is literacy and awareness of their rights. Representatives of the Civil Service of India are the servants of the people of the nation. It is ‘WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA’ are supreme- this is the Constitutional mandate.

Therefore, I request all my brothers and sisters to not to fear Government Servants but support them in performing their legal and constitutional public duties and functions. If you think that they are failing in their PUBLIC duties, you can always invoke your Constitutional Rights under Article 226 and Article 32, and also the rights under Right To Information Act 2005 etc; to make them accountable.

Let us know that the Indian Nation is not just protected by its soldiers, but also by the strong Constitution which has wellarticulated, defended and protected the ‘SUPREMACY’ of a common man in the Democracy and Governance of the country.

Ningning Newmai, Tetso College, 3rd Semester, MA, Political Science

Reader’s Post Teaching manners and etiquettes to kids

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The modern society has made it so hard for kids to have proper manners. Of course, bad parenting may be one thing but I remember how my parents and parents of my peers would make sure the kids display good manners and etiquettes wherever they go. It’s not just that some parents are too busy to instill values into their children today, they, too perhaps from spending too much time with technology may not feel equipped to teach proper manners. Phones and digital communication in general have completely changed the way people interact. Kids are so attached to their gadgets that they get “carpel tunnel” rather than learn acceptable social skills.

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LJP MP Prince Raj booked in rape case SEEKS PROTECTION FROM ARREST; PARTY CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL CONSPIRACY’

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Lok Janshakti Party MP Prince Raj has been booked on rape charges by the Delhi Police while the lawmaker moved a court here on Tuesday for anticipatory bail alleging that he had been blackmailed by the complainant.

The police said a complaint was filed three months ago by the alleged victim, who is a party worker, and the case was registered on the directions of a court under sections related to rape, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence.

LJP spokesperson Shravan Kumar defended Prince Raj, claiming that the allegations against him are a “political conspiracy” to malign him, and suggested it could be a case of “honey trapping”.

He said the Member of Parliament from Samastipur in Bihar had lodged a complaint of “extortion and blackmailing” with Delhi Police on February 10 against the woman who has

accused him of rape.

Prince had in June tweeted denying all the allegations levelled by her.

The alleged rape took place in 2020, according to the woman complainant.

“The court’s direction came on September 9 and a case has been registered (against Prince Raj) under relevant sections at the Connaught Place Police Station,” a police officer said.

Police said that an investigation is underway and nobody has been questioned in this regard yet.

On Tuesday, Prince filed an anticipatory bail application which is likely to come up for hearing before Special Judge M K Nagpal on Thursday.

The application, moved by advocate Nitesh Rana, claims that the alleged victim and her male friend were extorting money and blackmailing Prince and a case had already been filed in that regard earlier, in which the woman and her associate were granted

Prince Raj anticipatory bail. Prince Raj is the cousin of LJP leader Chirag Paswan who, according to police, was also mentioned named in the FIR. The victim alleged that Chirag pressured her not to file the complaint against Prince, the police said.

Chirag Paswan had earlier said that he had spoken to his cousin and the complainant when the matter was brought before him.

He had asked both of them to pursue the matter with police, he had said.

Chirag Paswan and Prince Raj are estranged now with the latter joining the party faction headed

by their uncle and Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras. Advocate Sudesh Kumari Jethwa, who is representing the woman, said, “A complaint was filed at Connaught Place Police Station by the victim in May this year. When no action was taken, we moved an application before Rouse Avenue court in July.

“The court then directed the police to lodge an FIR and carry out the investigation in a fair and unbiased manner.”

In her complaint, the victim claimed that she met Prince first at the party office. They later met on many occasions and at one such meeting, the accused allegedly gave her something to drink. When she became unconscious, he made physical relations with her, the police said.

When she confronted him later, he showed her a video recorded by him in which he was seen making physical relations with her. She also alleged that

he proposed to marry her and threatened her that he would put the video on the internet, they said.

She also alleged that Prince then started visiting her at odd hours.

Without naming anyone, LJP’s Shravan Kumar alleged that it was a political conspiracy and said the police should swiftly probe the case lodged by Prince. “We have absolute faith in the judiciary,” he added.

In his police complaint filed in February, Prince had alleged that the woman developed a physical relationship with him after taking him into confidence. The act was also videographed by her with the help of a man with whom she was in livein-relationship, according to police officials.

Prince further alleged the woman and the man also demanded Rs 1 crore from him but he gave them Rs two lakh. Later on the advice of his legal team, he approached the police, the officer said.

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PM Modi to attend Quad summit in Washington on Sep 24: MEA NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the US next week to participate in the first inperson Quad summit that is expected to broadly focus on contemporary global challenges, including the Afghan crisis, the Covid pandemic and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

In his first visit to to the US since President Joe Biden took office, the prime minister will participate in the summit of the four-nation grouping on September 24 in Washington and address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York the next day, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said while announcing the visit.

In Washington, Modi is expected to hold separate bilateral talks with President Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

The Modi-Biden bilateral meeting is expected to take place at the White

Narendra Modi House on September 23.

Both leaders have spoken virtually on multiple occasions after Biden became president in January.

The last time Modi visited the US was in September 2019 when he and then US president Donald Trump addressed the Howdy-Modi event in Houston.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be participating, along with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and President Joseph R Biden of USA, in the Leaders’ Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework in Washington DC, USA, on September 24,” the

MEA said in a statement.

It said the leaders will review progress made since their first virtual summit on March 12 and discuss regional issues of shared interest.

“As part of their ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, they will review the Quad Vaccine initiative which was announced in March this year,” the MEA said.

This will be Modi’s first foreign visit in nearly six months and his second since the outbreak of the pandemic coronavirus.

In March, Modi travelled to Bangladesh to attend events organised to mark the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of the war of liberation of that country.

The US is hosting the in-person summit of the leaders of Quad to boost practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region as well as to send a strong signal about Washington’s commitment to the grouping.

Mamata suppressed facts in her Gujarat: Ministers to take oath in two days, says BJP affidavit, BJP complains to EC said that Mamata Banerjee has not mentioned these cases in her affidavit and hence her nomination papers should not be accepted.

the names of ministers will be declared when they take the oath, he said. Some ministerial berth aspirants met state BJP chief C R Paatil on Tuesday, party sources said. There is speculation in state BJP circles on whether Nitin Patel, deputy CM in

the Rupani-led ministry, is retained in the new cabinet.

There is also talk on the chances of Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, R C Faldu and Kaushik Patel, senior ministers in the Rupani cabinet, being retained. Party sources said efforts will

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has not disclosed five criminal cases pending against her in her affidavit.

Giving details of the cases, Ghosh said that the Chief Minister has been booked under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), Section 153A (promoting enmity) and Section 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) of Indian Penal Code in several police stations of Assam including Geeta Nagar police station, Panbazar police station, Jagiroad police station, Lakhimpur police station and Udharbond police station.

Ghosh, referring to several newspaper reports,

days after his predecessor Vijay Rupani quit the post.

“Discussions are going on and the swearing-in will take place either Wednesday or Thursday,” Gujarat BJP spokesperson Yamal Vyas told PTI on Tuesday.

As per the procedure,

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KO L K AT A , S E P 1 4 (IANS): Fresh controversy has erupted after BJP complained to the Election Commission of India objecting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s candidature from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency as she has suppressed facts in her affidavit along with her nomination papers.

The BJP has complained that Banerjee has not disclosed in her affidavit five criminal cases pending against her.

In a letter to the Returning Officer of Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency, BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal’s chief election agent Sajal Ghosh said that

AHMEDABAD, SEP 14 (PTI): A day after Bhupendra Patel took over as Gujarat chief minister, a BJP leader said the swearing-in of more ministers is likely in the next two days.

Only Patel (59) was sworn in on Monday, two

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Ford India employees protest closing of factory

CHENNAI, SEP 14 (PTI): A section of employees at the manufacturing facility of auto maker Ford India near here on Tuesday staged a protest against the decision of the USbased company to close the factory and sought the intervention of the Tamil Nadu government, Union sources said.

Chief Minister M K Stalin, Industries minister Thangam Thennarasu and senior government officials reportedly held a meeting at the Secretariat to decide on further course of action.

In a statement, the Chennai Ford Employees Union expressed ‘shock’ ove r t h e d e c i s i o n t o shut the manufacturing unit and demanded that the management take alternative steps towards ensuring that the livelihood of the nearly 2,700 employees does not get affected.

The Union urged the company not to close the facility and in the exigency

of a closure, it should ensure the management accommodates the employees to another production unit so that livelihood of the employees does not get affected.

A meeting between the employees and management held over the last two days did not yield desired results which lead to the protest by the employees in front of the factor y at Maraimalai Nagar situated about 50 km from the city.

Some employees wearing factory uniforms, backed by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), resorted to protest by raising slogans demanding the state government’s intervention and not to close the plant as announced.

According to industry exper ts, following the closure of the facility, several thousands of jobs were at stake as several ancillary companies that supply auto parts to Ford

India tend to get affected.

Meanwhile, in response to query from PTI, Ford India said the company was committed to working closely with the employees and union to care for those impacted by the restructuring of its business.

On September 9, Ford said it would shut its two manufacturing facilities in India and would sell only imported vehicles in the country as part of a restructuring exercise.

The company, which invested about USD 2.5 billion at its Chennai and Sanand (Gujarat) plants, would stop selling vehicles such as the EcoSport, Figo and Aspire produced from these factories.

M e a n w h i l e , AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam sought Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s immediate intervention in the issue and ensure the company’s facility at Maraimalai Nagar is kept afloat.

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Nagaland reiterates settling...

(From p-1) Zeliang alleged that Assam government never come forward for amicable settlement, adding that the case was still pending as Supreme Court could not demarcate the boundary line due to which problems persist. Stating that the court had directed the Union home ministry to resolve the matter amicably, he recalled his meetings with Union ministers Kiren Rijiju in 2014-15 and again with Rajnath Singh on the issue.

He alleged that the former chief minister of Assam was not friendly to the Nagas, though the current

incumbent was friendly, and hoped that with the intervention of the Union home ministry, both the States would come together and discuss the border issue across the table and settle it amicably. Zeliang mentioned that the Tuesday meeting also discussed whether local bodies could be constituted. “Assam indigenous people should constitute a committee and Nagas too should constitute one, so that these local bodies can sit together and advise their respective State governments to sort out the boundary dispute,” he suggested.

Gold declines marginally; silver gains Rs 73 NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Tuesday fell marginally by Rs 36 to Rs 45,888 per 10 grams in line with decline in international precious metal prices and rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 45,924 per 10 grams. Silver, however, gained Rs 73 to Rs 61,911 per kg, from Rs 61,838 per kg in the previous trade.

“Spot gold prices for 24 carat in Delhi fell by Rs 36 in line with fall in COMEX (New York-based commodity market) gold prices and rupee appreciation,” according to HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel.

NSCB officials visit 5 branches office

Kekhwengulo Lea with officials of NSCB during the visit.

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NSCB) vice chairman Kekhwengulo Lea visited the office of five branches of the Bank from September 9 to 10 September.

Accompanied by Ningsangwaba GM (Admn& Vigil), it visited Ts e m i n y u , Wo k h a , Mokokchung, Changtongya and Tuli.

The NSCB officials interacted with the employees of the branches on the successful implementation of policy framed by the bank, especially the Development Action Plan of the bank where the bank

with collective endeavor of all employees was able to exhilarate the profit of the bank.

Terming it as a great achievement, Lea urged upon the employees not to be complacent but to double the productivity and financial parameter of the Bank in the year 2021-2022.

He also appreciated the employees for their hard works even during the pandemic and asserted that it shall be the endeavour of each and every employees including the Board of Directors to plan, and execute strategies with due diligence in order to achieve

the target along with an elevated financial parameter.

He acknowledged all employees for selfish service rendered even risking their life in providing banking service regularly to the public during pandemic.

He also told the branch officials to hold weekly / for tnightly meetings where strategies should be drawn to increase the business of the bank and the same be meticulously executed during the next week fortnight and “if any loopholes detected in the strategy the same be corrected and implemented in the next week / fortnight.”

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Cabinet considers relief package for telcos

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): In what may come as a major relief for the telecom sector, more so for the severely-stressed Vodafone Idea, the Union Cabinet is likely to consider and discuss a relief package for the sector on Wednesday, sources said.

The government has been in talks with several stakeholders, including banks, for a package for the sector as Vodafone Idea is in a beleaguered state with heavy losses and high debt and concerns have been raised over a possible duopoly in India telecom sector if it shuts. Further, it is also the most impacted telco due to the AGR claims

of the government. People in the know said that the government is of the view that competition must prevail in the sector and any chances of a duopoly should be averted.

Last week, Vodafone Idea’s former Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla met Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

According to people in the know, during the meeting on September 1, Birla and Vaishnaw discussed about the health of the sector and the urgent need for government intervention.

On August 4, the board

of Vodafone Idea accepted the request of Birla to step down as the Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Backed by prospect of relief measures coming from the government, telecom stocks surged on Tuesday.

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of Nagaland. He said the State would continue to be inspired by the advice and exemplary statesmanship of Ravi.

In his speech, leader of NPF Legislative Party TR Zeliang said Ravi’s name was synonymous with the IndoNaga political issue, and expressed the hope that the outgoing governor would continue to support Naga people for their quest for an amicable solution to the Naga political issue by keeping his close association with all sections of Naga society.

Chairing the programme, chief secretary J Alam said Ravi was an Indian Police Service officer of 1976 batch (Kerala Cadre) and had served the country with distinction, before retiring in 2012 as special director of Intelligence Bureau. From 2014, Ravi had been functioning as Centre’s interlocutor for Naga peace talk and took oath as governor of Nagaland on August 1, 2019. Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by pastor Shan Kikon and a musical and cultural programme was presented by TaFMA. This was stated in a DIPR release.

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(From p-1) Referring to the story when some Naga leaders had met Mahatma Gandhi in July 1947, Ravi said Gandhijihad advised them to choose the path of nonviolence, if they wanted to pursue their desire, claiming that Nagas were united till Naga national movement remained non-violent. He pointed out that violence had only divided the Nagas and brought miseries. The outgoing governor said he and his family would always remain grateful to the people of Nagaland for their love and affection.

Also speaking on the occasion, deputy chief minister Y Patton lauded Ravi’s passion for understanding the core issues concerning any development matter and using his good office for ensuring removal of any impediment or complication that could hamper progress.

He mentioned that Ravi had ensured smooth and early completion of some critical and beneficial projects for the people of the State.

Patton also expressed his immense gratitude to the outgoing governor for his time and concern for the people

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Ghuzui Shohe and Secretar y Sakulemba Jamir informed all the business establishments and shops within the village to remain closed on September 16.

KVYO: Kohima Village Youth Organisation (KAYO) has extended support to CNCCI’s call for one-day shop closure throughout the state on 16 September. In a press release, KVYO president Ruokuoneituo Phewhuo and general secretary Neinisalie Khruomo requested all the CSOs and NGOs to support the closure call as illegal taxation was not only affecting the business community, but also the general public. KVYO said that illegal taxation has hampered the developmental work progress throughout the state.

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total closure, the Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) has urged all its tribal and non-tribal affiliated communities to fully support the total shutdown of all shops and business establishments.

DDCF through its media cell affirmed to stand in solidarity with the DCCI and CNCCI, adding that it would fully extend support for the “genuine issue of illegal and multiple- taxation,” which was affecting every citizen of the state.

GBUD: GBs Union Dimapur (GBsUD) through its president MY Ngullie and general secretary T Onen Jamir has extended “full support” for the “total shutdown” of shops and business establishment in Dimapur on September 16 called by DCCI against multiple and rampant taxation by various groups.

DVC : D i p h u p a r V i l l a g e Council (DVC) Tuesday extended its “wholehearted support” to the DCCI’s call for the total closure of business establishments.

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Rutsa and secretary information & publicity Kaihrii Henry Chisiite stated that officials and volunteers of KCCI would be assigned to monitor the implementation of the closure.

KCCI has requested all the trading communities, CSOs, NGOs and also the public in general “to be a part of this necessitating enactment from illegal and multiple taxations.”

WDCCI: Wokha District Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WDCCI) has reaffirmed that there was complete unanimity among public throughout the state over the issue of multiple taxation by NPGs. WDCCI through its media cell has appealed to all the business community in Wokha district to close their establishments on September 16, 2021 in the fight against rampant multiple and illegal taxation by various groups and government agencies. The chamber also requested everyone to cooperate and ensure peaceful closure of all shops within Wokha district on that day.

DDCF: Endorsing the DCCI

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(From p-1) It maintained that extortion was now the only full-fledged industry in Nagaland and was no longer cottage industry as perceived in earlier times. “This is the only achievement of regional parties, NPF and now NDPP running the government with BJP since 2003,” NPCC said.

Further, Congress party also claimed that the silence of the public has only “aggravated our plight” with skyrocketing prices of every item in the market.

Congress par ty has urged upon every right-thinking citizen irrespective of political affiliations to come forward and hold the elected government accountable for “abdicating their duty and responsibility towards the people.”

KCCI: Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has informed that would persistently enforce the one-day business closure in Kohima on September 16, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. In a press release, KCCI president Medozhatuo

Afghan women reject Taliban hijab diktat

Afghan women around the world wore colourful dresses to reject the Taliban diktat.

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): Afghan women around the world are protesting the Taliban’s new hijab diktat in schools by posting photos of themselves wearing colorful traditional dresses on social

media, CNN reported.

The Taliban have mandated the segregation of genders in classrooms and said that female students, lecturers and employees must wear hijabs in accordance with the

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group’s interpretation of Sharia law.

Photos have emerged of a group of female students wearing head-to-toe black robes and waving Taliban flags in the lecture hall of a government-run

university in Kabul.

Other Afghan women responded by posting pictures of themselves in bright and colorful traditional Afghan dresses -- a stark contrast to the black hijab mandate outlined by the Taliban.

Bahar Jalali, a former faculty member of the American University of Afghanistan according to her LinkedIn profile, helped kick off the picture posting campaign, according to other women who shared photos on Twitter., CNN reported.

Jalali tweeted a picture of a woman in a full black dress and veil and said: “No woman has ever dressed like this in the history of Afghanistan. This is utterly foreign and alien to Afghan culture. I posted my pic in the traditional Afghan dress to inform, educate and dispel the mis-

information that is being propagated by Taliban.”

Other Afghan women soon followed her lead on social media, the report added.

Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi, head of the Afghan service at DW News, tweeted a picture of herself in traditional Afghan dress and headdress with the comment: “This is Afghan culture and this is how Afghan women dress.”

Shekiba Teimori, an Afghan singer and activist who fled Kabul last month, told CNN that the “hijab existed before Kabul’s fall. We could see Hijabi women, but this was based on family decisions and not the government.”

She said before the Taliban came to Afghanistan, her ancestors were “wearing the same colorful Afghan dresses you see in my pictures”.

3 top Taliban commanders may be sidelined due to fraught relationship with Pakistan NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): Three Taliban commanders with significant military presence may have been sidelined because of their fraught relationship with Pakistan.

Other commanders with significant military presence, who might have been expected to get cabinet positions, are not represented at all, said Martine van Bijlert of Afghanistan Analysts Network.

In particular, two major commanders from the south, Sadr Ibrahim, head of the military commission for the western zone and a close associate of the previous supreme leader, Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansur, who had taken the interior ministry after the Taleban captured Kabul on August 15, and Qayyum Zakir, head of the military commission for the eastern zone, who had taken de-

fence, do not have posts in the new cabinet.

Also missing is Gul Agha Ishaqzai, the powerful head of the Taleban finance commission and another close associate both of Mullah Omar and Mansur.

“They may have lost out in the complicated regional and tribal balancing act or became sidelined because of their fraught relationship with Pakistan,” Bijlert said. These three men remain, for now, in the leadership council, which is expected to carry on as the major Taleban decisionmaking body and where a number of the new ministers and vice ministers will probably also keep their membership. This suggests there may be parallel decision-making, i.e., not just in the cabinet, but also in the still-existing leadership council. Abdul Ghani Baradar was one of three depu-

ties to the Taleban’s Amir ul-Muminen (commander of the believers) Hibatullah Akhundzada and appears to have lost out in this round of appointments, given that the other two deputies – Mullah Muhammad Yaqub and Mullah Serajuddin ­Haqqani – gained far more powerful positions as acting ministers of defence and interior, respectively.

Yaqub, the son of late Taleban leader Mullah Omar, and Serajuddin Haqqani of the eponymous Haqqani network, represent two major military networks within the Taleban movement, Bijlert said.

Having so many officially appointed leaders who are on international sanctions lists hugely complicates the new government’s chances of receiving international aid and interacting with other governments, Bijlert added.

China slams upcoming 43 Houthis killed in Saudi-led airstrikes Japan, US, S Korea call on N Korea to return to arms talks Quadrilateral summit BEIJING, SEP 14 (PTI): China on Tuesday hit out at the upcoming first-ever Quad summit to be hosted

by US President Joe Biden, saying the formation of “cliques” targeting other countries “won’t be popular” and has “no future”.

President Biden would host the first in-person Quad summit on September 24 in Washington which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga. Asked

for his comment on the upcoming Quad summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here that cooperation between the countries should not target third parties.

“China believes that any regional cooperation framework should go with the trend of the times and be conducive to mutual trust and cooperation between the regional countries. It should not target any third party or harm their interests,” he said.

19 Saudi-led air-strikes were reported in Sirwah district.

SANAA, SEP 14 (IANS): At least 43 Houthi rebels were killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen’s Marib province in the past 24 hours, a military source

said on Tuesday.

“The airstrikes targeted the rebel positions, gatherings and reinforcements on the frontlines in Sirwah district, killing 43

and destroying nine weapons-mounted vehicles,” the source at the Media Center of the Armed Forces in Marib told Xinhua news agency.

“The airstrikes were a response to the ground attacks launched by the rebels on the (Yemeni) army positions on the frontlines,” he said, claiming that there were no casualties among the pro-government armed forces.

The Houthi-run alMasirah TV reported 19 Saudi-led airstrikes in the Sirwah district without providing more details.

Last week, the

Houthis seized control of Rahabah district in southwestern Marib.

I n Fe b r u a r y, t h e Houthi militia launched a major offensive on Marib in an attempt to seize control of the oil-rich province, the last northern stronghold of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.

Yemen’s civil war flared up in late 2014 when the Houthi group seized control of much of the country’s north and forced the internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi out of the capital Sanaa.

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With regard to formation of Village Council in Sitimi Village, I, Suhokhu Aye, Head GB has no objection if done through proper channel respecting the law of the land and the inalienable right of the local village Head. Having said this, the delay in formation of Village Council in Sitimi village has long history which the local administration has good ground knowledge till date.

Concerning the Kingship among Sumi Community no forum has any legal right to propose, appoint, elect or denounce Head GB. Kingship among Sumi Community is inherent and is well established fact approved and sanctioned by common practice and followed in all Sumi villages. Therefore, Sitimi Village Public Forum claiming to denounce my Kingship is alien to Sumi custom and unheard off till date. This sort of claim pollutes the very Sacrosanct of Sumi age old custom and must be denounced by every self-respected Sumi at any point of time.

The so-called Sitimi Village Public Forum is a group of persons, it is in fact not an association, organization or forum. It has no approval of Head GB of Sitimi village the legitimate head of the village, and not whole citizens of Sitimi village is part of the so-called forum.

Therefore, all the claims published by the so-called forum has no legitimate rights and no moral authority. Thus, I earnestly appeal all the authority concerned not to be misled and dissuade by such a flimsy information and notification that directly attack the very polity and custom of Sumi community practices. The kingship of the Head GB of Sitimi Village in accordance with Sumi custom is in toto functional in me Suhokhu Aye. I am publishing this press release to clear all doubts regarding the unfounded claims published by the so-called forum for the information of the general public and the administration both civil and legally constituted Apex Organizations under various wings.

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M O S C OW, S E P 1 4 (IANS): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday hailed his country’s six-year joint anti-terror campaign with Russia

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protecting other people across the world because terrorism crosses borders,” he said. The Syrian leader noted that his visit to Moscow is an important opportunity to discuss two issues -- fighting terrorism and the political process.

He added that his government insists on moving forward with fighting terrorism in parallel with the political process.

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his speech by hailing the Syrian-Russian efforts to fight terror groups in his country, Xinhua news agency reported.

“I am happy to meet today in Moscow as the six years have passed since the joint operation against terror started, during which both the Syrian and Russian armies made major achievements not only about liberating lands or returning refugees to their areas but through

TOKYO, SEP 14 (AP): Senior diplomats from Japan, the US and South Korea Tuesday called on North Korea to return to talks over its missile and nuclear development, a day after Pyongyang announced it successfully tested new long-range cruise missiles, suggesting advancement of its military

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Gluten sensitivity, does it exist?

Secheku Music Ministry, Green Choir release new music video

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The objective of the video is to create awareness about the responsibility of the citizens to take care of Pfutsero town, and to keep it clean and healthy. A rendition of the famous song by Anne Fraser, “Love this world my people”, was covered by the Green Choir and recorded at Element Indie Studio Dimapur and the video was edited by Wewute Chirhah. The video is now live on YouTube at https://youtu.be/h3GghNX_5GU.

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These fragments cross the intestinal barrier and travel to other parts of the body, where they can trigger an inflammatory immune response in susceptible individuals. Celiac disease is perhaps the most wellknown gluten-related medical condition. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, it leads to damage in the small intestine and causes a wide range of symptoms.

Prolonged gluten exposure in people with celiac disease can lead to decreased bone mineral density, significant weight loss, iron deficiency anemia, seizures, etc. Celiac disease is also more common in people who have other autoimmune conditions, including type 1 diabetes.

Experts believe that the condition is due to both genetic and environmental factors. Doctors usually recommend that people with celiac disease follow a strict gluten-free diet.

According to research people with a wheat allergy also have an allergic reaction to proteins present in wheat.

Although both celiac disease and wheat allergy are serious conditions, the mechanisms involved in either of them differ.

Some people experience reactions to gluten even though they do not have celiac disease or an allergy to wheat.

Experts refer to this type of gluten intolerance as NCGS which is much more common than celiac disease and may impact up to 13% of the population. People with NCGS experience symptoms that include bloating, gas, and diarrhea, as well as symptoms, such as fatigue, anxiety and headaches. These symptoms often improve on a glutenfree diet.

Experts believe there is a link between NCGS symptoms and an immune response, although there is still some controversy surrounding the precise cause. If a person has symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, or headaches after consuming gluten, they should consult a doctor about tests for gluten intolerance.

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ADC Pfutsero (seating), EAC Pfutsero (third from left), along with the core team members of the Secheku Music Ministry during the launch of the music video.

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paceX, run by tech billionaire Elon Muskrun, is all set to launch to orbit its first all-civilian mission ‘Inspiration4’ on Wednesday. It will be the first completely private mission to orbit.

The Inspiration 4 crew is slated to launch Wednesday at 8.02 p.m.

ET atop SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, reports The Verge.

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, booked the Crew Dragon capsule last year and picked three normal folks to ride with him. The exact price he paid SpaceX hasn’t been disclosed, but it runs into the tens of millions of dollars.

The crew includes Hayley Arceneaux, a cancer sur vivor and physician assistant; Sian Proctor, a geology professor and Christopher Sembroski, a

data engineer.

Since the Dragon will not visit the International Space Station, unlike previous Crew Dragon missions, its docking port was removed and replaced with a dome window.

The window, inspired by the Cupola on the International Space Station, will provide the crew with incredible views of Earth, according to the Inspiration4 team. Issacman, Arceneaux, Proctor and Sembrowski are set to arrive at Kennedy Space Center on September 9, ahead of their planned an eight-day trip to the ISS. billionaire Yusaku Maezawa rocket system Starship, In 2018, Musk also will hitch a ride around the which is under development. launch, the report said.

(IANS) T h e I n s p i r a t i o n 4 a n n o u n c e d J a p a n e s e moon on SpaceX’s new mission marks SpaceX’s latest private astronaut mission.

The company’s Ax-1 mission, also planned for the end of 2021, hosts a crew of four private astronauts paying $55 million each for

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any people avoid gluten in their diet, but why is gluten an issue? Does gluten sensitivity exist? Gluten sensitivity, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), is a genuine condition that falls under the umbrella term “gluten intolerance.”

Gluten is perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood food compounds. Although often seen as a single protein, gluten encompasses a number of proteins called prolamins. Prolamins are present in wheat, rye, barley, and a cross between wheat and rye known as triticale.

These proteins are resistant to complete d i ge s t i o n b y d i ge s t ive enzymes that reside in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

This is because enzymes that the pancreas, stomach, and brush border of the intestinal tract produce are unable to fully break down proteins that have a high content of proline residue. Incomplete digestion of these proteins allows large units of amino acids called peptides to cross over through the wall of the

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Everton beat Burnley 3-1 in Premier League

against a fired-up Burnley.

Chris Wood should have put the visitors in front early on but failed to make proper contact with his header after a superb ball into the area by Dwight McNeil.

Everton’s only real chance before the break was when Townsend picked out the run of Abdoulaye Doucoure whose firsttime angled effort was well saved

by Nick Pope.

It was only after Mee headed Burnley in front that Everton came alive and Townsend was the catalyst. He showed great feet to engineer some space on the right wing before whipping in a perfect cross for Keane to glance in his header.

Townsend had gone almost a year without a Premier League goal but his effort was worth the wait. Picking up the ball in a central area he jinked his way forward before sending a curling, dipping left-footer into the top corner of the net.

“My mum is always sending me compilations of all my goals, she told me to watch it when I can and maybe I reminded myself I can do it and pulled it out,” Townsend said of his effort.

Doucoure then split the Burnley defence to send Gray clear and he calmly beat Pope before Doucoure himself had a goal disallowed for offside as Everton ran riot.

Andros Townsend beat Nick Pope with a stunning goal from 25 yards.

LONDON, SEP 14 (REUTERS): Everton struck three times in seven minutes in the second half as they came from a goal down to beat Burnley 3-1 and move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester United at Goodison Park on Monday.

Ben Mee’s header on his 200th Premier League appearance handed Burnley the lead in the 53rd minute but Everton’s response was emphatic as the hosts came alive to claim their third league victory of the season.

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ton’s equaliser in the 59th minute before Andros Townsend curled in a sensational left-footed finish to give Everton the lead — his first league goal since joining on a free transfer from Crystal Palace.

Seconds later Demarai Gray went through all alone to slot home Everton’s third goal to the delight of the home fans who had not liked what they had seen earlier.

Everton moved into fourth spot with 10 points from four games — level on points with Liverpool, Chelsea and United.

Burnley had been the better side in the first half but they are still awaiting their first league win of the season and remain on one point in 18th place.

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez’s arrival at Goodison was not universally popular amongst Everton’s fans but they have started the season in style, scoring 10 goals in four games.

They were dealt a blow before kickoff with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin ruled out with a broken toe and for much of the first half they were second-best

11 Taylor plays his Split captaincy is a good idea, last knock as Rohit can lead well: Madan Lal Zimbabwe lose

BELFAST, SEP 14 (IANS): Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor drew curtains on his 17-year career as he scored seven as opener in his last ODI. He was given a guard of honour as he walked in to bat in his last innings on Monday.

His side lost the third and final ODI against Ireland by seven wickets as the series ended in a 1-1 draw.

Zimbabwe had won the first ODI by 38 runs with Taylor scoring 49 off 45 balls. The second ODI was abandoned after Ireland scored 282/8.

Ireland had won the T20I series 3-2.

With 6684 runs, Taylor is the second-highest rungetter for Zimbabwe in ODI cricket behind Andy Flower who has 6786 runs. The 35-year-old right-hander has also scored 11 ODI centuries, the most for Zimbabwe.

He has also scored 39 ODIs. His 433 runs in the 2015 World Cup is the most number of runs by a Zimbabwean in a single edition of a World Cup. He scored two centuries in that World Cup, including one against India.

He also has six Test hundreds and 2320 Test runs.

wants to concentrate on his batting, which is a good idea I guess. I don’t know whether it is a rumour or what… but the split captaincy plan could benefit India in a big way. It all depends on what Virat is thinking right now. India as a team is doing a great job, we have seen that in England (Test series) recently. So, let’s see what happens.”

There are reports that Team India limited-over side could see a change of leadership after the T20 World Cup next month with Kohli set to take a big call soon. If Kohli decides to give up on the captaincy, then opener Rohit will take over the reins in ODI and T20 cricket.

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1 team,” said Shamsher. Shamsher said that he was fortunate to have had the chance of playing in the biggest sporting event during the nascent stage of his career. The national side defeated Germany 5-4 in the Tokyo Olympics bronze-medal match on August 5 to end a 41-year Olympic medal drought.

“The Tokyo Olympics is always going to hold a special place in my heart. I am so lucky to be part of an Olympic bronze medal-winning team at such an early stage of my career. I also know that this is just the beginning for us as a team. We have the belief that we can do even better in the future and we are going to work towards our goals in the upcoming years,” said the forward, who scored a goal against Japan in the Tokyo Games.

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NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): Indian men’s hockey team forward Shamsher Singh said on Tuesday that the side was confident of becoming world No.1 “if we keep improving match by match” and “keep performing in big tour naments”.

Shamsher, who played a crucial role in India’s bronze medal-winning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics recently, said, “We still have a lot of targets to achieve as a team.

We have ticked off the target of winning an Olympic medal, but we have been striving to be the best side in the world in the last few years. “We are going to give everything we have in every match we play in the future, especially in big tournaments such as the FIH Hockey Pro League.

We are confident that if we keep improving match by match, then one day we will surely be the world Number

NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (IANS): Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal on Tuesday came out in support of split captaincy theory in India, saying it will “ease the pressure on Virat Kohli”.

“I guess this could be a nice option. We are in a very good position right now. We are lucky that we have Rohit Sharma in the team and whenever Virat Kohli feels that he wants to concentrate on one or two formats then Rohit can step in, and he has a lot of experience,” Madan told IANS. “So, in a way, I feel it will benefit India.

I read that Virat is likely to step down from captaincy (of ODI and T20) as he

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (An Autonomous Organisation Under Ministry of Education, Department of School Education & Literacy, Govt. of India)

Invites Online Applications for Admission Against Vacant Seats in Class-IX (2022-23) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti invites applications for admissions in Class IX against vacant seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the session 2022-23. Online portal for submission of applications starts from 13th September, 2021. Application may be submitted free of cost by accessing NVS website: www.navodaya.gov.in OR www.nvsadmissionclassnine.in

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NEW YORK, SEP 14 (IANS): US Open champion Emma Raducanu of Great Britain said on Tuesday that the nerves of steel which she displayed during her run at Flushing Meadows over the fortnight was because of the “tough” upbringing, adding that she still has a lot of work to do to improve her game.

“My parents played a huge part in my upbringing. They were pretty tough on me when I was young and it kind of shaped the way. I think now it is helping on the biggest stages in the world when you really need it,” Raducanu said on ABC show.

Raducanu defeated Leylah Fernandez of Canada in an all-teen affair to lift the US Open Trophy on Sunday, becoming the first qualifier to win a major.

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to have mental strength,” adding that her Chinese mother and Romanian father were her toughest critics.

“They are my toughest critics and very hard to please. But I got them with this one. It was really nice to talk to them after I won.

They were just so happy and proud of me,” said Raducanu, who jumped 127 places on the latest WTA rankings, moving from No.150 to No.23.

Raducanu started the year at No.345 (as the British No.11), but her ranking has been on a rapid climb in the past three months.

The teenager has won 21 of her past 25 matches. After reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon as a wildcard, Raducanu’s ranking improved from No.338 to No.179, helping her secure a spot in qualifying at the US Open.

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Medvedev, Tsitsipas qualify for ATP Finals

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TURIN, SEP 14 (IANS): Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas are the second and third singles players to qualify for this year’s Nitto ATP Finals, to be held at the Pala Alpitour in Turin from November 14-21, following their showing at the US Open.

Both players will compete in the season finale for the third consecutive year.

Medvedev will have a chance to defend his Nitto ATP Finals title one year on from lifting the trophy

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in London. The Russian claimed his first major crown on Sunday at the US Open, where he ended Serbian Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of the Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows.

Earlier in the year, Medvedev climbed to a career-high No. 2 in the ATP Rankings, becoming the first player outside the ‘Big Four’ of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to hold a top-two spot since Lleyton Hewitt in July 2005.

The Russian lifted his fourth ATP Masters 1000 trophy in Toronto, and also earned crowns in Marseille and Mallorca. Medvedev is now 47-10 for the season following his run at Flushing Meadows.

“I look forward to trying and defending my title in Turin,” Medvedev said.

“Italian fans are so passionate, I am sure it will be a great event,” he told atptour.com. Tsitsipas is also a former Nitto ATP Finals champion, having

Malinga retires from cricket COLOMBO, SEP 14 (PTI): Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga, who terrorised the world’s best batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and sling-arm action, on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old, who was captain of Sri Lanka’s 2014 T20 World Cup winning team, posted a message on his social media account announcing his decision.

“Hanging up my T20 shoes and retiring from all forms of cricket! Thankful to all those who supported me in my journey, and looking forward to sharing my experience with young cricketers in the years to come,” Malinga tweeted.

Malinga had retired from Test and ODI cricket in January this year but was yet to call it quits from T20 internationals. Last year, he had expressed his

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desire to lead Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, which was originally scheduled to be held in Australia in October-November 2020 but will be held next month after a COVID-forced postponement.

“I am looking forward to help youngsters and guide them in the coming years,” he said as he thanked his national team and all the

franchises that he has played for, including IPL team Mumbai Indians.

Malinga, who has played a staggering 122 IPL matches, has 170 wickets to his credit, the highest in the cash-rich league, with the best bowling figures of 5/13.

He picked up 107 wickets in 84 T20 Internationals, 338 scalps in 226 ODIs and 101 wickets in 30 Tests.

triumphed at the event in 2019. The Greek clawed past former world No. 1 Murray in the first round of the US Open and reached the third round, in which he fell short in a memorable five-setter against Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

Tsitsipas leads the ATP Tour with 50 tour-level wins this season, and he has also climbed to a career-high world No. 3. The Greek claimed his maiden Masters 1000 title in Monte-Carlo, advanced to his first major final at Roland Garros and also claimed an ATP 250 title in Lyon.

“It is great to qualify for Turin so early, I can’t wait to play there,” Tsitsipas said. “Forming incredible memories in London two years ago has been a highlight in my career.”

The first player who qualified for this year’s ATP Finals was Djokovic, who won the season’s first three majors. This is the 14th time the world No. 1 has qualified for the season finale, and he could equal Federer’s record by winning his sixth ATP Finals title.

Raj, Lee at joint first position in ODI Rankings DUBAI, SEP 14 (PTI): India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women’s ODI rankings.

While Mithali, who retains her number one spot, is now tied in first place with Lee at 762 rating points, Australia’s Alyssa Healy is in third place and India opener Smriti Mandhana holds on to her ninth spot.

Lee, who first seized the top position in June 2018 and again reached the summit in March this year, scored 18 runs in the second match, which also counted towards this week’s rankings update.

E-bidding for new IPL teams planned on October 17

MUMBAI, SEP 14 (PTI): The BCCI is planning to have an e-bidding for the two new IPL teams on October 17 and the bids to buy the sides can be made till October 5.

“The Board is planning to have the bidding on 17th October and it will be an e-bidding,” sources in the know of things told PTI on Tuesday.

The BCCI had on August 31 invited bids to own an IPL franchise with “Invitation to Tender” available for purchase till October 5.

“The Gover ning Council of the IPL invites bids to acquire the right to own and operate 1 (one) of the 2 (two) new teams proposed to be introduced to take part in the Indian Premier League from the IPL 2022 season, through a tender process,” the BCCI had said in a statement.

“Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the ITT.

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Players of Spartan FC during the Dimapur Qualifiers.

PA R I S, S E P 1 4 ( R E UTERS): World Athletics (WA) has moved the cross country, combined events and race walking meetings to a three-tier World Tour format to allow the governing body to create a simpler calendar of international events. Competitions in the WA Cross Country Tour, Combined Events Tour and Race Walking Tour will have gold, silver and bronze status, with the calendars for each to be announced in due course.

WA said there would be $400,000 in prize money on offer for the best per-

formers, which includes a new pool of $75,000 for the best male and female cross country runners. “One of our primary goals… is to improve the competitive and earning opportunities for elite athletes around the world and these new tour formats are designed to do just that,” WA President Sebastian Coe said in a statement https:// www.worldathletics.org/ competitions/world-athletics-challenge-combinedevents/news/world-tourcross-country-combinedevents-race-walking on Tuesday.

K A LYA N I , S E P 1 4 (IANS): FC Bengaluru United defeated home side Mohammedan SC 2-0 on Tuesday as they topped Group A and claimed bragging rights in the 130th Durand Cup football competition at the Kalyani Municipality Stadium.

The game was goalless at half-time and owing to the rain-hit conditions, the deadlock was turning to be hard to break. The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Thokchom James Singh scored a goal.

With only one goal separating the two sides in the business end, the game was headed towards a nerve-wracking finish in the final few minutes.

All doubts were cast aside, however, when Mohammedan conceded a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

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Players of FC Bengaluru and Mohammedan SC in action.

Luka Majcen stepped up and made no mistake in converting the spot-kick and rubber stamping Bengaluru United’s status as Group A leaders.

was being cleared up. “We officially talked with them and the issue regarding the test match will be resolved,” Fazli said.

A Cricket Australia spokesman confirmed they were in “regular dialogue with the ACB” but said that, as things stand, the board’s position on the Hobart test had not changed from last week. The row was sparked when a Taliban representative last week told Australian broadcaster SBS that he did not think women would be allowed to play cricket because it was “not necessary” and would be against Islam.

Fazli, who returned as the ACB chairman last month in the first major cricket development in the

letic Club Ground, had to be called off due to unplayable conditions caused by heavy rain and waterlogging. Both sides have been awarded one point each.

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Afghan women play cricket at the grounds of the stadium in Herat on December 9, 2015. (AFP/file)

country since the Taliban took control, said he was still awaiting instructions from the government on the future of women’s cricket.

“The new government of Afghanistan is focusing on its priority programmes,” the administrator said.

“They haven’t told us anything regarding women

Meanwhile, the quarter-the Group A fixture between Indian Air Force (IAF) and CRPF, which was scheduled to take place at the Mohun Bagan Ath-

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His Excellency, Hon’ble Governor of Assam

finished 13th in the qualification round and Irfan finished 52nd in the 20 km race walk in Tokyo. The AFI had said that ‘action’ would be taken against athletes who don’t perform at the Olympic Games.

The AFI is also on the lookout for foreign coaches for juniors in 400 metres, javelin throw, race walk, long jump and triple jump, events which have been identified as ‘medal potential’.

Professor Jagdish Mukhi Doctor of Letters - D.Litt (Honoris Causa)

Afghan board committed to women’s game KABUL, SEP 13 (REUTERS): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is committed to promoting women’s game in the country and is optimistic their one-off test against Australia in November will go ahead, new chairman Azizullah Fazli has told Reuters.

The ACB fears being isolated after Cricket Australia (CA) threatened to scrap a test match against the men’s team if Afghanistan’s new Taliban government did not allow women to play the sport. The Australian board said driving the growth of women’s cricket was “incredibly important” to it but Fazli said the CA communication was result of a “misunderstanding” which

Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five 2021 World Finals in Qatar.

Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five is the Brazilian star’s signature five-a-side tournament bringing players aged 16 to 35 from all corners of the world together to celebrate their shared passion: football.

It is a fast, technical and fun competition which sees two teams of five players, sans a goalkeeper, have 10 minutes to strut their stuff and win a chance to impress Neymar Jr.

Durand Cup: FC Bengaluru beat Mohammedan SC 2-0

WA restructures cross country, AFI sets tougher trials for athletes combined and race walking NEW DELHI, SEP 14 (AGENCIES): To ensure that the track and field players competing at major competitions are in peak form when it matters, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is set to conduct a competition that will serve as a trial, especially for those who qualified early.

“We have also seen that the qualification period for the Olympic Games or the World Championships is a very, very long one. And there are instances when athletes have qualified, sometimes even a year before. Before the Games when we want a fitness trial, everybody is up in arms.

We have seen exactly what has happened at the Olympic Games. All the suspects did not perform. Now we have made a decision that there will be one final trial where they

ing their best. In the final match, Spartan FC beat Blitz FC 2-0 to grab a place to represent Dimapur in the national finals scheduled to be held in the last week of September.

Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five 2021 city qualifiers started from August 21, 2021 to September 12, 2021 across 18 cities in the country. The winning teams will compete at the Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five national finals in September 2021 for a chance to make it to the

DIMAPUR, SEP 14 (NPN): Spartan FC won the Dimapur Qualifiers and will now represent Dimapur in the Red Bull Neymar Jr’s Five National Finals to be held in later part of this month.

Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s Five, a globally established five-on-five football tournament kicked off the Dimapur qualifiers at City Futsal, Orchid Grounds, Dimapur on September 11.

The qualifier witnessed over 28 teams giv-

cricket (but) we are committed to maintaining and supporting women cricket.”

When the Taliban last ruled Afghanistan two decades ago, girls were not allowed to attend school and women were banned from work and education. The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) will discuss the issue

at its next board meeting in November. Australia test captain Tim Paine said last week that other countries might refuse to play Afghanistan in the men’s Twenty20 World Cup, which begins next month, because of the issue. Fazli ruled out such a prospect.

“There’s no threat to Afghanistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup,” he said.”We are already beginning our camp preparation. As a full-member team, our international relation with other full-member countries is very good.”

The ACB also found themselves in an awkward situation last week when Rashid Khan stepped down as captain of the Twenty20 World Cup squad, saying the selectors had not consulted him before picking the team.

Shri Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

Shri Padma Hazarika

Notable contribution in the Assam Movement and to the society

Entrepreneur and Social Activist

Hearty congratulations to the recipients of Ph.D degree from AdtU (2021)

Vandana Singh

Chandrama Kalita

Rinamani Sarmah Bordoloi

Sultana Hazarika

Number of degrees conferred:

Under Graduates

724

Post Graduates

213

D. Litt

2

Ph.D

7

Total

946

Shonahar Ali

Jyoti Prasad Dutta

Karabi Bharali

Hearty congratulations to the Gold Medalists of AdtU (2021)

Ms. Jutima Baruah M.Sc. Microbiology

Date: 15th September 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Onwards Link for viewing the ceremony:

Ms. Jyotismita Sarma B.Sc. Microbiology

Ms. Debapriya Paul MBA

Venue: Assam down town University, Panikhaiti +91 9864137777

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