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State records 862% spike in weekly Covid cases

Protests on Jan 31 if commitments not fulfilled: Farmers NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) on Saturday said that it will observe ‘Virodh Diwas’ on January 31 if the Centre does not respond to its demands. Addressing a press conference at the Singhu border, Yudhvir Singh, BKU leader said, “Till now, Centre has neither formed a committee on MSP nor approached us on it. The Government hasn’t removed the MoS whose son is involved in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.” “If the central government doesn’t respond to our demands, then we will celebrate ‘Virodh Diwas’ on January 31,” he said. Reminding the government about postponing the farmers’ movement, he said, “Our movement was postponed on December 11. The government has not responded to our demands yet. We will burn effigies on the government across the country on January 31.” He further informed that the BKU will again begin the agitation in Uttar Pradesh from February 1. In December last year, the SKM had announced the suspension of their yearlong agitation after they received a letter from the Centre, with promises of forming a committee on Minimum Support Price and withdrawing cases against them immediately.

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“What's the use of spending so much time on make up when you’ll cover it with face mask in the end?” K Y M C

7-13

AUG

21-27

4-10

SEP

2-8

OCT

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122

137

142

180

18-24

145

125

305

520

225

250

DEATHS

403

375

311

591

500

CASES

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DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Nagaland has witnessed an alarming rise in Covid-19 positive cases during the past one week as 520 new cases were reported with 862% increase in new cases. Out of 520 cases, Dimapur alone reported 88% of all cases. According to the weekly bulletin released by the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department on Saturday, travellers accounted 60% of the cases while random testing accounted 32% of the cases. For the first time in seven months, the state’s weekly sample positivity (WSPR) rate crossed 10% from 2%. Dimapur and Tuensang recorded a spike in WSPR 13.9% and 11.8% respectively.

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Dmu records 88% of 520 weekly cases

WEEKLY DATA OFOFCONFIRMED & DEATHS WEEKLY DATA CONFIRMED CASES AND CASES DEATHS

750

3 94 68 30-5

3 3 67 56 1 34 16 13-19

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27-3

11-17

DEC

9 27 0

25-31

54 1 0 0 8-14

JAN

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While seven new hospital admissions were recorded with no deaths, the department however said that hospitalizations and deaths follow only twothree weeks after increase in cases. Pointing out that vaccines were working very well against hospitalizations and deaths, it however said that effectiveness decreases over time. Therefore, H&FW has recommended 3rd dose for those at high risk-- 60 plus elderly with comorbidities and healthcare/frontline

workers after nine months of the second dose. The department also urged the unvaccinated to use the small window period before the peak of the wave. Citing data from across the globe, it said that vaccines were very effective against severe disease and hospitalization even against the Omicron variant. “The unvaccinated and those pending for second dose should use the limited time to get their vaccines,” H&FW reiterated. The department further urged all to avoid

crowded places and to compulsorily use mask (double masks, surgical, or N95 masks) while in public places and gatherings as it was critical to avoid super spreader events and avoid overwhelming the health system. State logs 59 fresh cases: Nagaland on Saturday recorded 59 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. Of the fresh cases, 51 were from Dimapur, five in Kohima, two in Peren and one Phek, taking the total

caseload to 32,834. Nearly 18k teens receive first dose of vax: Nearly 18000 teens between the 15-18 age group have received first dose of the Covid vaccine across the state. According to health department’s data, a total of 17925 received their first dose of Covaxin vaccine as on January 15. Further, a total of 13,65,587 persons have been inoculated against Covid-19-- 773771 first dose and 591816 second dose while 3806 beneficiaries (health care and frontline workers and 60 plus with comorbidities) received the ‘precautionary dose’. India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 156 crore with more than 57 lakh vaccine doses administered on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night.

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ADDC serves ultimatum on govt to declare Aboi district by Jan 23 DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Aboi District Demand Committee (ADDC) has served an ultimatum on the state government to declare Aboi as district on or before January 23, 2022. Failing which, the committee warned that it would take up its own course of action. Stating this in an ultimatum served on the chief minister, ADDC convener Manpon Changkap and presidents of-Konyak Union Aboi unit Y. Pangao, KU Chen unit Pongyao Konyak and KU Longchang unit N. Chaohong Konyak therefore urged the concern authority to take the matter into serious consideration. A D D C u r ge d t h e chief minister to acknowledge the sentiments and resentment of the people of Aboi under the umbrella of Aboi District Demand Committee (ADDC), as the demand for Aboi district

HQ had been turned down by the state government. It pointed out that the demand for up-gradation of Aboi ADC HQ to district HQ was officially initiated in 2008 and was subsequently included in the cabinet memo of 2011. As the present government was well aware of the demand, ADDC said that the apex body-- Konyak Union, Mon had also submitted a representation to the state cabinet on July 19, 2021, for creation of Aboi district by bifurcating Mon district. For this, ADDC said that the No Objection Certificate (NOC) was also granted on July 21, 2008. T h e c o m m i t t e e, therefore, questioned the state government on what ground their demand was denied “despite fulfilling the criteria fit for a fullfledged district than any other districts which were declared recently.” ADDC said it was

shocked and saddened as the government chose to declare creation of three new districts on December 18, 2021, when the Konyak community was mourning and seeking for justice with regard to the recent incident of Oting massacre. It said “the government has added salt to the wounds by the declaration of other districts in the midst of our sorrowful period and also by back dropping our demand.” While reminding the chief minister that their demand had always been democratic, ADDC, however, said that it has reached its elastic limit and the public have turned impatient towards the “stone-deaf attitude of the government”. ADDC, therefore, warned that the “response/ retaliation of the citizens maybe undemocratic” and ultimately hold the government responsible for its consequences.

Dimapur ready to face any Covid-19 eventuality: DC PM calls for innovating for India, from India;

Joint meeting of the District Task Force for Covid-19 and District Task Force for Covid-19 vaccination on Saturday. (DPRO)

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): With Dimapur district witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases, deputy commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan affirmed that with the support and cooperation rendered by all stakeholders, Dimapur was ready for facing any even-

tuality in the district, as far as Covid-19 was concerned. Addressing the joint meeting of the District Task Force for Covid 19 and the District Task Force for Covid 19 vaccination, here on Saturday at DC’s conference hall, Soundararajan said that testing and surveillance

measures at all entry points-Railway station and airport, has been intensified, DPRO report stated. Attributing high percentage of Covid-19 positive cases from amongst the returnees, DC urged all stakeholders particularly the village authorities for ensuring strict home quarantine and proper monitoring of the returnees in their respective jurisdiction. On the issue of manpower requirement raised by Chief Medical Officer Dimapur Dr. I Moa Temjen, the DC informed that employees would be drawn from different departments to help the CMO office in the monitoring and surveillance cell. On vaccination drive,

DC observed that Dimapur district was a front runner and expressed appreciation to all stakeholders while soliciting their continued support. He also appreciated the tireless efforts of the private hospitals during the first and second wave and sought for their support when situation arises. DC further said that more infrastructures would be put in place and activated as and when need arises. Reminding all not to be complacent about the Omicron variant, DC stressed on the need for all to strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, adding that it was the collective responsibility of all to contain the pandemic. (Cont’d on p-8)

declares Jan 16 as ‘National Startup Day’

First Indian study provides evidence of India logs over 2.68L Covid cases, Omicron variant’s community transmission 402 deaths; Omicron tally 6,041 NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Most Omicron variant infected patients of Covid-19, during the last week of December 2021, had no travel history, which indicates that there was eventual community transmission, according to a study conducted by the Department of Clinical Virology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, ANI reports stated. “The respiratory specimen of all RT-PCR confirmed positive cases between November 25 -December 23,

2021, collected from five districts of Delhi were subjected to whole-genome sequencing. Complete demographic and clinical details were also recorded. Hence, we analysed the formation of local and familial clusters and eventual community transmission,” the study noted. The study also stated, “Out of the 264 cases during this study period, 68.9% (182) were identified as Delta variant and its sublineages while 31.06% (82) were Omicron variant with BA.1 as the predominant

sub-lineage (73.1%).” It stated that most of the Omicron cases were asymptomatic (50.61%) and did not require any hospitalizations. “A total of 72 (87.8%) cases were fully vaccinated. Around 39.1% (32) had a history of travel or contacts while 60.9% (50) showed a community transmission,” it added. The study showed a steep increase in the daily progression of Omicron cases with its preponderance in the community, which was observed from 1.8% to 54%.

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): India registered 2,68,833 new Covid infections in a day taking the tally to 3,68,50,962, which includes 6,041 Omicron variant cases, Health Ministry said on Saturday. With 402 more deaths, the number of people who have succumbed to the viral disease has risen to 4,85,752. The case fatality rate was 1.32 per cent. A total of 6,041 Omicron cases has been detected so far, an increase of 5.01 per cent since Friday, the data updated at 8 am

showed. The daily positivity rate was 16.66% while the weekly positivity rate was 12.84%. Active cases increased to 14,17,820, the highest in around 223 days, and comprise 3.85% of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has decreased to 94.83%, the Health ministry said. In a day, the active caseload in India increased by 1,45,747. The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease so far has risen to 3,49,47,390.

Centre is focusing on three aspects to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem– “Freeing entrepreneurship, innovation from government and bureaucratic silos; setting up institutional mechanisms to promote innovation, and handholding of youth innovators,” he said. Narrating successes during the recent years, he said 28000 patents were granted last year as compared to 4000 patents in 2013-14. Against registration of 70,000 trademarks in 2013-14, 2.5 lakh trademarks were registered in 2020-21. “India’s ranking on the Global Innovation

Index is improving. India was ranked 81 in 2015 and now it is at No. 46,” he said. The year 2022 has brought new opportunities and avenues for startups, he said adding January 16 will be celebrated as National Startup Day to help percolate startup culture to the grassroot level. Modi said easier access to funds as well as making self-certification for compliance of nine labour and three environment laws is helping promote startups. Innovation and technology based solutions are being encouraged for finding solutions to challenges facing the country, he said.

Cancel board exams, Gov, CM, DyCM greet demand students as on Tsungkamneo fest JAN 15 (NPN): Covid-19 cases rise DIMAPUR, Nagaland governor Prof.

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Amid rise in Covid-19 cases, students across the country are in demand to cancel the central (CBSE, ICSE), state board exams. CBSE, CISCE are yet to announce the schedule of the term 2 exams, CBSE in its earlier statement said that the term 2 exams will be conducted only if the Covid-19 situation gets better. Taking to twitter, several candidates are demanding to cancel the 10th, 12th exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic situations.

Jagdish Mukhi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy CM Y. Patton have extended Tsungkamneo greetings to the people of Nagaland and the Yimkhiungs. In his message, Mukhi said “It is a celebration of love and peace among neighbouring villages and a manifestation of reconciliation of disputes that might exist,” he said. CM: Neiphiu Rio wished that the true spirit of the festival-- which is unity, forgiveness, peace and friendship prevail among all sections of people. Dy.CM: Y. Patton called upon the people to take the opportunity to bring oneness and unity among brothers and sisters to make the festival more memorable Chauhan, who was the guest and meaningful. of honour. To mark the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ 75 bikers from all over India will be a part of this journey D I M A P U R , J A N 1 5 which is organised by Amaz- (NPN): Apropos the notiing Namaste Foundation. fication issued by the Home The expedition, which department dated January 8, is set to flag off on April it has been clarified that para 8 from Guwahati, will see (f) shall be read as-- Any stuparticipation by riders from dent of Class IX and above, across India. They will tra- and who has completed 15 verse a distance of about years of age, shall be allowed 1400 kms across different to attend regular/offline states of North East in a classes, only if he/she has span of eight days. taken at least one dose of (Cont’d on p-8) vaccine against Covid-19.

Mon dist receives natl award for Covid management MoS flags off ‘North East DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Mon district administration received the prestigious national award for e-Governance 2020-21(Silver) at the recently held 24th National Conference on eGovernance at Hyderabad. The award, announced in December 2021, that consists of a trophy, certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, was handed over by union minister of state Dr. Jitendra Singh to deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K. The award was given under the category 6 of “Use of ICT in the

Dr. Jitendra Singh handing over the certificate to DC Mon, Thavaseelan K.

Management of Covid-l9” for the initiatives taken by Mon district administration. According to Thavas-

eelan, the project titled “Technology in Aid to Administration” was initiated to reduce the hardships and

inconvenience caused to the public while enforcing Covid-19 appropriate measures to minimise exposure to Corona virus. The project had reducing hardship of people, increasing effectiveness of administration and keeping people safe from Covid as the objectives, he said. Altogether 231 entries were received from across the country in this category and only two districts were awarded. Further, there were a total of 1377 entries with the top 26 initiatives being awarded across six different categories.

on Wheels’ bike expedition

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Taking on the initiative to showcase the beautiful and resourceful North East, The NEW Expedition (North East on Wheels) was launched on Saturday in Delhi, APN report stated. The event was graced by union minister of state for Culture & External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi as chief guest in presence of other dignitaries including MD & CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange Ashish Kumar

Home dept corrigendum

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Selouphe Village celebrates Sühkrühnye

(L) Azheto Zhimomi. (R) Women folk performing traditional song.

DIMAPUR: Selouphe Model Village celebrated Sühkrühnye festival by organising various traditional games and songs here on Saturday. The celebration was graced by Azheto Zhimomi MLA as special guest.

In his speech, Azheto called upon the people to extend friendship to one another and to uphold the same in all spheres. He said, as Nagas, it was the responsibility of each individual to be united as one people, to bring about social and po-

litical reforms in the society. Reiterating that the government of India had said one solution, inclusive of all, he urged upon the people to also call upon all Naga national workers’ group to become one and which was sincere goal that

Neiphiu Rio led government was trying to achieve and to set an example and also to send the message, all 60 MLAs of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, irrespective of political affiliation have come together as one.

National Kala Utsav online competition ends

Participants and officials of the Kala Utsav online competition 2022.

DIMAPUR: National Level Kala Utsav online competition 2022, which was held at the Directorate of School Education, Kohima from January 1 concluded on January 13. Deputy mission director, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, Liyalo Apong

informed that this programme was jointly organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India and the National Council of Educational Research & Training, New Delhi.

He said that the event was conducted in the form of Art Festival focused on promoting traditional folk and classical art that reflect India’s rich culture, tradition and civilization and also to create a platform to explore, exchange and experience the diverse

cultural heritage of the country. Out of 18 participants from Nagaland, 12 participants performed at the Directorate of School Education Studio. The participants took part in visual art 2D, 3D and indigenous toys and games. Apong said Nagaland participated in all categories in the National level competitions. The online competitions concluded with traditional dance competition from both male and female categories. Students from different States and Union Territories showcased various folk dances on the 12th day of the Kala Utsav 2021-22. In Nagaland, two students (GHS Razeba from Phek district and GHS Dungki, Peren district) represented the State of Nagaland in the folk-dance competition through online mode.

Thangthure village holds general meet DIMAPUR: Thangthure Village held its 9th general citizen meeting on January 3-5 at Thangthure Village with Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Meluri Tsalumse Ayonger as the special guest. A press release by the village stated that in his message, Ayonger urged the villagers to maintain cordial relation with its neighbouring villages. He also emphasised on maintaining peace and tranquillity in the area and the need to adopt “clean election” for better de-

velopment and brighter future. Ayonger also stressed on the need to empower women’s participation in all aspects of fundamental rights and society. He also called upon the student community to be role models and champion of future generations. Guest of honour, Tsipongse V. Anar highlighted the importance of preserving the rich culture and traditions. Highlights of the three-day session included folk dances by Thangthure

village men and women and Thangthure Village Union Kiphire town. During the session, new office bearers of the

tenure 2022-26 led by Thritsali Ayonger as chairman and Selicho Thonger as general secretary were inducted.

Even in regards to demand to repeal AFSPA, he said Nagas must voice out as one and demand for removal of the act from the Northeast. Zhimomi also encouraged the youth to be more enterprising and make best use of their abilities rather than depending on government alone. Government will definitely help those who are promising and hardworking but will not be able to provide government job to all, he added. On the surge of new Covid -19 cases in the country, the MLA said that public must act responsibly to be safe from the virus and to follow the SOPs and other guidelines issued by the government and to co-operate with the government by going for vaccination. Rev. D r. Yi e p e t s o Wezah, Auxiliary Secretary, Bible Society of India shared the significance of the festival. Members from other communities and elders of surrounding villages were warmly invited to the festival.

NEWS IN BRIEF ORSU prayer programme: Old Riphyim Students’ Union (ORSU) Wokha has informed all concerned that ORSU executives, will have fasting and prayer programme on January 23, from 6 am to 12 noon at its Union office, in regard to the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations in December 2022. Therefore, all students residing both within and outside the village have been requested to observe the day of prayer and fasting at their respective places. BJYM Dimapur informs: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) has informed that the proposed “Bollywood Night” scheduled on January 16 has been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances and surge of Covid-19 cases”. It has been informed that passes would be refunded through disbursing sources or committee members. RCD celebrates Makar Sankranti: As part of Makar Sankranti celebration, Rotaract Club of Dimapur (RCD) provided food and other items to poor and needy persons at Khan Basti, Balijan.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022

Training on rabbit production

A demonstration in progress at the training on rabbit production.

DIMAPUR: A-one-day training programme on “Broiler Rabbit Production” and two-day training on “Goat Rearing and Management” were organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Peren district, ICAR Nagaland Centre from January 11 – 13 at KVK Farm and Jalukie B respectively, for practicing farmers. A press release from KVK Peren informed that SMS (A/Sc) and training coordinator, Dr. L. Babita

Devi, delivered lectures on broiler rabbit farming and elaborated in details about the importance of rabbit farming, different breeds, breeding, housing, feeding and health care and management in rabbit production. A hand on practical on handling, identification and sexing in rabbits were also demonstrated. During the training on goat rearing, different topics like breeds and breeding, low cost housing system, feeding, health

care and management were explained and the participants were sensitized on advantages of goat rearing for income generation and also about the importance of deworming and vaccination. Altogether, 46 participants (25 for rabbit training and 21 for goat training) from Jalukie Town and Jalukie B attended the training programmes. As a part of the training, expert –farmer interaction /group discussion were also done.

RRC MCK organises medical camp

Members of Red Ribbon Club, medical staff and students at the medical camp.

DIMAPUR: A free medical health camp for faculty, staff and students were organised by Red Ribbon Club (RRC) Modern college Kohima (MCK) in in collaboration

with Urban Primary Health Centre, Porterlane (Dziiviirii) Saturday at the college premises. A press release by RRC MCK stated that the medi-

cal team led by medical officer Dr. Theja conducted free health check-up and consultations. The team also administered Covid-19 vaccine to around 115 students.

Power department informs

DIMAPUR: Power department (Wokha division) has informed all consumers under Wokha town that the newly constructed 11kV downstream line from Niropen to Civil Hospital will be charged and subsequently given load on Monday (January 17, 2022) from 9 a.m. onwards. In this regard, executive engineer Er. Chonrothung Ezung has cautioned all to be cautious and not venture near the line for safety reasons.

1 st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith”. 2 Timothy 4: 7

SAMUCHO KHAMO (SEKHOH)

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01-01-1950 – – – 16-01-2021 A year ago on this day Almighty God took you in His arms and left us in deep sorrow with just your memory. Today we honour your life and remembers all the wonderful lessons you have taught us. Your integrity, love and honesty driven by faithful devotion will always be the guiding principles for us to follow. We hope and pray that your soul is at peace in heaven and watching over us until we meet again. Dearly missed and forever in our hearts. dp-242/22

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WEATHER FORECAST JANUARY 16

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Agartala Warmer with sunshine

26 10

Aizawl

Mostly sunny

Guwahati Nice with brilliant sunshine Imphal

Warmer with lots of sun

Itanagar Mostly sunny and delightful

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Shillong

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Kohima

An afternoon shower or two

17 5

Dimapur Mostly sunny and nice

24 9

Mostly sunny

20 6

Tuensang Partly sunny and cooler

12 2

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18 9

Zunheboto Mostly sunny

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Jacob Zhimomi and others releasing balloons at the celebration. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , JA N 1 5 (NPN): Hovishe Ghami Aphuwo (HGA) under Nuiland district celebrated its centenary jubilee at its village premises under the theme “Bountiful harvest” on Saturday. At the celebration programme, the monolith was unveiled by minister of PHED, Jacob Zhimomi after a dedicatory prayer by Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK) executive secretary,

Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema. Releasing the jubilee souvenir, Zhimomi pointed out the day as a landmark and milestone journey and reminded the gathering to remember the contributions of the ancestors. Stating that jubilee was not only a time of celebration, but to retrospect and introspect, he encouraged the gathering to unite and work hard while upholding the sacrifices and hardwork of the ancestors. Zhimomi also expressed gratitude

DPDB members to recommend taxi parking proposal in Kohima

DC Koima Gregory Thejawelie addressing DPDB meeting. (DPRO)

DIMAPUR: Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) has decided to recommend the proposal on taxi parking within Kohima Town as submitted by the Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayats. According to DIPR report, the board took the decision at the first DPDB meeting for the year of 2022 held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) and vice chairman DPDB Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie on Saturday at the Conference Hall Kohima DPDB. At the meeting, Thejawelie informed the members that the association had submitted the proposal based on traffic congestion created by multiple taxi parking in urban area. The report stated that the association had pointed out that besides the government designated taxis parking areas, the taxis were still found parking at Old BOC area and near Assistant Director of Suppliescum-godown office adding multiple problems to the acute traffic congestion to

those areas. Therefore, the association had proposed for immediate shifting of taxis to its designated parking stations as per the government standing order. In this regard, the board deliberated on the concern issues and noting the requirement of certain measures should be taken to avoid the traffic congestion in the town, decided to recommend the matter to the government for necessary action. On 70 percent of the vehicle owners utilizing public roads as personal parking space at regular night, which creates huge inconveniences and traffic problem everywhere, especially in wards and colony roads, the board also decided to suggest for implementation of parking provision in the upcoming building on the road sides within the urban areas. Thejawelie also reminded the district officers to participate and contribute in various developmental activities towards the growth of the district. On adoption committees, Thejawelie requested

the committees to collect the first instalment and carried out the activities and to give report on their activity updates in the next DPDB meeting. Meanwhile, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo gave an update on the 15-18 years of age Covid vaccination. She informed that till January 14, a total number of 1238 were vaccinated from the age group adding that the response was positive. CMO also informed that ongoing session sites were UPHC Siekhazou, Potter Lane and NHAK while special sessions for school children were also conducted on January 14 at Little Flower Higher Secondary School where 238 students were vaccinated. She said creation of session sites for other schools and colleges were under process and will be conducted from next week The power department was entrusted to give PowerPoint presentation on its departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

to the state government for declaring Nuiland as the 14th district of Nagaland. Speaker of the programme was WSBAK, executive secretary Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme chaired by Hoito Baptist church, pastor Akheto Chophy began with an invocation by Izhevi Baptist church pastor Tohuli Aye, special number was presented by jubilee choir. The inaugural programme was followed by an evening session.

Youths urged to plan road map for ‘new Nagaland’ Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN15 (NPN): Youths of Nagaland were urged to start planning a road map for a “new Nagaland” devoid of divisions and isms. T h i s wa s s a i d b y Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Nagaland, Y. Kikheto Sema while addressing the closing session of the 47th annual conference of the Sümi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Küqhakulu (SAKK) at Tüküliqa on January 14. “Start planning a road map for a new Nagaland, where there is no division or isms, where people do what is right and just, where there is humility and respect, where clean elections happen, and where everyone works to eat,” said Kikheto. Referring to the theme of the session – “Let us Reason Together”, Kikheto said the theme was most appropriate and befitting for the present situation of Nagaland in all fields. Asserting that now was the time for the people to check the balance sheet of the society, he used the analogy of doing Math in the Naga society, wherein the Nagas seem to be making use of incomplete or incorrect formula to work

(L) Y. Kikheto Sema (R) Y. Vikheho Swu on his arrival at SAKK conference.

out solutions. He lamented that Naga society was divided by tribe, sub-tribe, clan, family and that “we do not find Naga among the Nagas”. On the economic impact of conducting annual, biennial and triennial conferences at the village level, area/range level, district level and apex level, Kikheto expressed concern over huge expenditures to host such events He explained that these expenditures have huge impacts on parents, leaders, bureaucrats, politicians, business persons, etc. and affects the economy of the society and the people. Kikheto then urged the Naga society and the Sümi society in particular to limit these kinds of events. While explaining that most of the government

schemes are now routed through direct benefit schemes and banking, he said the state government is also seeking to approve and pass the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act, 2002) to enable young educated unemployed to avail schemes and loans etc. and become entrepreneurs for economic development and sustenance. Kikheto urged the young educated unemployed to not only strive to get government jobs alone, but to identify their own strengths and the schemes or opportunities available and suitable for them and work towards availing assistance from the government and become successful entrepreneurs.

Earlier, on January 13, the cultural programme was graced by MLA, 13th A/C Pughoboto, Y. Vikheho Swu as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Swu spoke at length on the importance of holding on to the rich cultural practices and exhibitions and the need of adapting to the culture of sincerity and dedication. He also stressed on the danger imposed by human greed on the natural cycle of biodiversity. “The excessive destruction of the forests, birds and animals disrupts the ecological pyramid and affects the ecosystem and it is the people who bear the brunt of it”, Swu added. Highlights of the programme included folkdances, folksongs, traditional fire-making, etc.

‘Help Nagaland Breathe’ campaign concludes

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 15 (NPN): Help Nagaland Breathe (HNB), a Covid -19 relief campaign in the state came to an end on January 15 in Kohima. Addressing a press conference, HNB officials said that their main goal was to support and help the people of Nagaland during the pandemic. After a complete survey of the state’s health status and getting information from the district hospitals, front line workers, officials, and medical team, the team decided to volunteer and help fundraise through the “Milaap fundraiser” and various humanitarian agencies while keeping transparency and equitable

HNB members addressing media persons in Kohima.

distribution. The campaign helped raise Rs. 25 lakhs in financial donations and Rs. 1.5 crores worth of medical supplies which was donated to the 12 districts across the state. For the seven months of voluntary work, with 45

volunteers and more than 20 donors, including assistance from seven countries, the team supported more than 45 health centers, providing various medical kits and machines across the state. Initially, the team started to garner relief sup-

port to the public in the state to fight the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic on May 20, 2021. Kekhrie Mezhur said that the medical supplies were distributed through the help of district administrators, NGOs, health centers along with the help

of the government. Kekhrie also stated that a lot of people from national and international generously stepped forward during the donation period. To ensure transparency to their donors and well-wishers, the team kept details of the consignments, their procurement, progress, and details online and updated. They also kept monitoring each unit and consignment after it was provided to the beneficiary. They also carried out humanitarian aid, distributing food supplies and ration kits through NGOs to around 200 families as the state battled the second wave of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the team extended gratitude to all donors and supporters for their contributions.

KTCRYF silver jubilee celebration commences

Members of KTCRYF at the silver jubilee celebration.

DIMAPUR: Silver jubilee celebration of Kohima Town Christian Revival Youth Fellowship (KTCRYF) began Saturday evening at Union Christian

Revival Church (UCRC), New Market Road, Kohima. A press release by KTCRYF media cell stated that the two-day pro-

BPCC(A-N) goodwill visits to bordering Naga villages ics Officer(NIC) Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Mokokchung and Coordinator, BPCC(A-N), Er. Temsu Wathi Ao stated that these two villages were located in Nagaland-Assam border in Mokokchung district’s Mangkolemba sub-division in Tsurangkong area. During 2020-21 the village witnessed untold miseries due to forceful installation of police armed posts by Assam citing boundary disputes resulting the general public denial of basic minimum services. After a long negotiations between the states, these restriction and the police posts were withdrawn on August 1, 2021. During, the visit goodwill visit, the BPCC(A-N) applauded the village council members of both the villages for exercising their wisdom and patient in mitigating the situation aptly. BPCC(ABPCC(A-N) with Aosenden Council members and some villagers. N) further appealed to all citizens living in DIMAPUR: Border Peace Coordination lages on Saturday led by its president Jiten and around the Nagaland-Assam border Committee BPCC (A-N) paid a goodwill Buragohain and five executives members. periphery to imbibe for a peaceful living visit to Aosenden and Aosungkum vilA press release by District Informat- with dignity. K Y M C

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gramme began with an opening ceremony wherein CRC Rokabozou Pastor Rev. Neikuonyü Zuyie unveiled the jubilee monolith. The programme was

led by Kezevilie Pienyü, a special song was presented by CYE, Union CRC, New Market followed by lighting of the jubilee light. Later, a special evening “Music Fest” was held with a jubilee message by convenor, jubilee organising committee, Kekhriengulie Theünuo. Representative from various Churches and individual presented a song and special music was presented by individual bands. The comperes were Kekhriesetuo Neikha and Dzüzienuo Metha while Thejasezo Yaotsu led the programme; KTCRCSC chairman Vizolie Zhale pronounced the invocation

and Diezeneinuo Phira read the Bible. M e a n w h i l e, K T CRYF has informed that on January 16, the devotional service would start at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Vitsiepielie Nguzhü as the main speaker.

NPGs extend festival greetings DIMAPUR: NSCN/GPRN (Akato) has extended warm greetings to the Yimkhiüng and Kuki communities on the joyous occasion of Tsunkamneo and Mimkut festivals respectively. In a message, MIP NSCN/ GPRN (Akato) said Nagas are in the threshold of peace, tranquillity and prosperity. As Nagas venture into the era of new beginning, NSCN (Akato) hoped that the Yimchungrü and Kuki brothers and sisters would continue to be the propagator of unity and brotherhood bonding amongst Nagas. NSCN/GPRN (Niki): NSCN/GPRN (Niki) has extended Sühkrühnye’s greetings to the Chakhesang community. Extending greetings, MIP of NSCN/GPRN stated that festival play an important role in the well-being of Naga society and Sühkrühnye, being an important festival of the Chakhesang community signifies sanctification and new beginning. NSCN prayed that through this festival, peace and prosperity and the spirit of unity and brotherhood will prevail among the people. K Y M C

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BJP’s double engine govt failed: Mnp Cong Olympian Mirabai joins Mnp Police as ASP

Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 15: Opposition Manipur Congress on Saturday took a dig at the ruling BJP, saying that its “double engine” government failed in Manipur. The state as well as national leaders of the BJP have been repeatedly claiming that the BJP was running a double engine government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on his recent visit in Manipur, made the same claim in his address after inaugurating a host of projects. “The double engine government is failing now. The BJP is running failed engines,” MPCC working president MLA K Meghachandra said, claiming that none of the promises made by the BJP-led coalition govern-

K Meghachandra ment converted into work. He said no government anywhere in the country or globe has lured people by making a host of promises and fooling them. Demanding an explanation from BJP, he said, “The BJP-led government had made a host of promises which they assured to translate into work in its five years tenure. But, the question is how many of

the promises they made have been converted into work. The Congress is asking and BJP must give the answer before the ensuing election,” He said that after the formation of a coalition government through backdoor in March 2017, the BJP-led coalition government in the state had made uncountable promises. Meghachandra pointed out that on July 20 of the same year, the state commerce and industries minister Th Bishwajit announced the government’s commitment to generate 1.5 lakh employment in its five years tenure and the Chief minister N Biren Singh reaffirmed the same later on October 6 of the same year. The five years tenure of the coalition government has completed, but,how

many jobs have been generated remains a big question mark, he added. The MLA accused the coalition government of misleaing the house of the state Assembly when it announced revival of the Loitang Khunou Spinning Mill as no work to revive the government undertaking was taken up till date. The MPCC president further said that he is still firm with his allegation of misappropriation of Rs 800 crore in the state works department which was recently refuted by the state works minister Th Bishwajit. Stating that the allegation was not made blindly, he claimed he has official documents to prove. He said that the clarification made by the works minister itself was also misleading.

IMPHAL, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Olympic Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu joined as the Additional Superintendent of Police (Sports) in the Manipur police department on January 15, reports The Sentinel Assam. Taking to her Twitter handle the Olympic medallist said that it is a privilege to join the Manipur Police and expressed her gratitude to the state of Manipur and Chief Minister N.BirenSingh sir for allowing her to serve the country and its people. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter who won a silver medal in the Women’s 49 kg event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Mirabai Chanu has won many World Championships and Commonwealth Games medals. The Indian

Manipur farmers’ meet resolves to oppose oil palm plantation Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 15: A farmers’ consultation meeting held in Imphal on Saturday resolved to oppose oil palm cultivation in Manipur. The Union cabinet had cleared the Rs 11,040-crore National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) with a focus on growing the crop in the Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to their favorable rainfall and temperature. In spite of opposition at home and by several environmentalists, the state BJP-led coalition government led by chief minister N Biren Singh has decided to go ahead with the implementation of the Oil Palm Project which was launched in November 2020. “No to palm oil tree plantation in Manipur,” was one of a 12-point resolution passed by the meet held at Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Manitripukhri in Imphal. Farmer representatives from all districts of the state

Farmers consultation meeting held in Imphal on Saturday. took part in the meet that deliberated on the issues and challenges faced by the farmers of Manipur. It was jointly organized by Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Human Rights Alert (HRA) and Lounmi Sinmi Apun Lup (LOUSAL). The meeting resolved that a holistic agricultural policy for the state of Manipur should be formulated through an inclusive process. The meeting also highlighted how the TPDS

suffered from various limitations in providing food security to the people as vested interest gains out of the system rather than the beneficiaries. Observing this, it resolved to press the state government to buy the agricultural and horticultural products of the farmer by ensuring a Minimum Procurement Price. The farmers demanded that locally produced rice should be procured from the local farmers at an assured minimum procure-

Normal train movement resumes through Bengal railway accident site

GUWAHATI, JAN 15 (PTI): Normal train movement has resumed through the site in West Bengal’s Alipurduar district where the Bikaner-Guwahati Express derailed on January 13, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said on Saturday. At least nine people were killed and 36 others injured after 12 coaches of the train derailed near Domohani. T h e m ove m e n t o f trains through the affected portion resumed at 12 AM on Saturday, NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Guneet Kaur said. “The first goods train passed through the section

at 2.05 AM. Before that, the track was certified for train movement at 20 kmph. The first passenger train, Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, crossed the affected section at 11.53 AM on Saturday,” she said. Kaur said that restoration work had started on a war footing immediately after the completion of the rescue and relief operation under the supervision of senior NFR officials, and various departments such as signal, telecom and electrical worked tirelessly for restoration. NFR General Manager Anshul Gupta had reached the spot at 12.08 AM on Friday, and supervised the

restoration work. At least 10 trains, mostly intercity and DEMU trains, were cancelled on the affected route on Friday, while a couple were short-terminated or shortoriginated. Another 10 longdistance trains were diverted through alternative routes. “A statutory inquiry by the commissioner of railway safety, Northeast Frontier Circle, Kolkata (under the Ministry of Civil Aviation) has been ordered to find out the causes leading to the derailment. Any member of public having knowledge to accident and any other matter connected therewith and desiring to give evidence may do.

ment price and distributed through the existing Targeted Public Distribution System and that distribution of seed and bio fertilizer should be done equitably and transparently. Pointing out the need to encourage multiple and diverse cropping practices, the resolution stated that irrigation system should be improved and special attention given to the specific needs of the hill areas to harvest rainwater. Other resolutions made in the consultative meeting

were: liberal credit facilities should be provided to small and marginalized farmers, concerted efforts to assure a stable market of the agricultural and horticultural products, training in modern form of agricultural practices and food processes should be for marketing and training for dry fruit. Lastly , the meeting decided to form a strong union for the farmers of the state to highlight their issues. On the occasion, Kirankumar Vissa of the Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) from Andhra Pradesh, through video conference presented the recent success of the famer’s movement and the present challenges faced by them in India. Mirnal Gohain of Action Aid, Assam spoke on “Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Agriculture in the North East”. He highlighted the internal colonialism suffered by the northeast in the agriculture sector in the last seven decades.

Driver of Meghalaya home minister’s escort car suspended SHILLONG, JAN 15 (PTI): A driver of an escort car of Meghalaya Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui which hit a two wheeler and killed the rider on the spot has been suspended from his service, police said on Saturday. A sub-inspector of police who was also in the same escort car was also suspended till inquiry into the incident is complete, the police said. “Driver constable Dimsrang N Sangma and ABSI Kromith Marak of East Garo Hills district force have been suspended until further orders by East Garo Hills superintendent of police following an accident at Khera on Friday afternoon,” a senior home department official said. A regular case have been registered for further investigation, he said. The accident occurred at Khera area of the district on Thursday where a police vehicle escorting the home minister’s carcade at the tail collided with a bike coming from the opposite direction killing the rider on the spot and leaving the pillion rider seriously injured.

Mirabai Chanu with Manipur CM Biren Singh. government honoured her with the Padma Shri award for her contributions to sports. In 2018, the Government of India presented her with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. In July last year, Ma-

Accident free Uruka night, New Year’s eve in Guwahati

GUWAHATI, JAN 15 (PTI): For the first time in the city there was no road accident on the night of ‘Uruka’ (the first day of Magh Bihu festival) and New Year’s eve when people go out of their homes with their families and friends to join in the festivities due to the various initiatives taken by the police, Guwhati police commissioner Harmeet Singh said on Saturday. There was “absolutely no accident at all”, Singh told PTI. “We have been working on two aspects for the people -- their ease and safety while travelling on the city’s roads. For that, we made people aware as well as enforced the law strictly as per Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s instructions,” he added. Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, is a festival marking the end of harvesting season in the

The New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala attended by Kmi Pratima Bhoumik, the Minister of State, Govt of India. Talking to the media, she said she was delighted to be a part of this historic moment and very fortunate to travel amongst the first passengers.

She expressed happiness over the commissioning of NITB for the people of Tripura and said that very soon International flights will start to Dhaka, Bangkok from here. She was among the

first passengers to embark from the Airport today. A local folk dance HOJAIGIRI by the artists was also performed on the occasion. Minister along with Airport Director greeted the first arriving passengers with

Assamese month of Puh (December-January). The feasting during the festival lasts for almost a week, beginning on Uruka which is one day prior to Sankranti. The Uruka night this year was on January 13. The city had witnessed two accidents on the Uruka night in 2021 in which three persons were injured, while in 2020 there were three accidents in the city on the festival night which claimed one life and left another injured, official data said. On December 31 of 2020 and January 1 of 2021, a total 15 accidents had taken place which left three dead and 11 wounded, according to police records. During the New Year’s eve in 2019-20 seven people had died and five others were injured in 13 accidents in Guwahati, according to the data.

“Most of the accidents on the nights of December 31 and Jqanuary 1 used to take place due to drunken driving. This resulted in a number of fatal accidents. This time, we had vowed not to allow any accident on Guwahati roads and we have been successful,” Singh said. There were, however, a number of traffic rule violations. “We registered 48 drunken driving cases, 58 without helmets and 22 for not wearing seatbelts on Uruka day. In total, there were 596 cases of violations of traffic laws on a single day,” he said. The city police issued challans of Rs 11.52 crore on January 13 (Uruka day) this year. “In December we collected fines of more than Rs 4.5 crore. During the last four months, our average monthly fine collection has been over Rs 3 crore,” the police commissioner said.

Double vaxed certificates mandatory at public places in Assam

G U WA H AT I , J A N 1 5 (AGENCIES): The government of Assam has issued a fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which mandates all the citizens to carry their respective Covid Vaccination Certificates along with them, reports The Sentinel Assam. The SOP states that only double vaccinated people will be allowed to enter in public places and any mode of public transportation. It will come into effect from January 15. “Non-vaccinated people shall not be allowed entry in public places/spaces (except hospitals) w.e.f. January 15, 2022. All people are required to carry proof of being fully vaccinated while visiting public places/spaces. The owners of

public/private establishments shall be responsible for ensuring that only those entrants who are fully vaccinated are allowed inside and this has to be done scrupulously by checking their vaccination status,” the SOP said. The SOP also warned that the failure to comply with these instructions shall attract penal action. The Kamrup Metropolitan (M) District Administration along with the state government have also issued orders mandating all Government servants, including permanent and contractual, to be fully vaccinated so as to attend offices. Nonvaccinated employees will be barred from attending office. As a result, they will have to

New airport terminal of Agartala Airport begins flight operations AGARTALA, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): The wait for flyers is over as the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala was today opened for passengers with the first flight arriving at 10 this morning, reports The Sentinel Assam. Water cannon salute was accorded to the first flight. The big, beautiful state of the art airport began its services for the public on 15 Jan 2022. The NITB was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 04 Jan 2022. During the inaugural function of the new airport terminal building, Narendra Modi said that Tripura had the potential to become the gateway of northeast India to usher in all-around development of the region and this airport will help to achieve this. The commissioning of the new airport terminal was

nipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will be appointed as the state police department’s Additional Superintendent of Police. She will also received Rs 1

crore from the state government, a monetary incentive of Rs 1.50 crore from the Uttar Pradesh government, delivered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow . Recently Lovlina Borgohain, a champion boxer and bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, was also appointed as a deputy superintendent (DSP) in the Assam police department. At a ceremony in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma awarded the 24-year-old boxing star with an employment letter. He promised her a stipend in addition to her pay, to cover training expenses. Sarma also stated that a road in Guwahati would be named after her in the near future.

packed sweets. The terminal building is considered to be one of the best in the region and it will be a delight for the travelling passengers to board and disembark from the New Integrated Terminal Building and experience the beautiful ambience of the New Airport. It has sculptures, paintings, murals and local artworks inside the airport which will connect travellers to the culture of Tripura. With enhanced capacity, seamless facilities and spacious interiors, the airport will offer world-class amenities. This airport will now cater to about 1500 passengers during peak hours, which is three times the old capacity. This will enable over 5000 passengers footfall per day in the coming days. The check-in counters are now increased to 20 where In-Line Baggage Screening

(ILBS) system will provide hassle-free luggage drop facility. The airport is now having bigger retail outlets with ample food and beverage counters providing a wide range of options for travellers. The central food court of the airport in the city side will be among the major attractions. The airport is equipped with four aerobridges for seamless embarkment and dismemberment. It also has six parking bays, more than double the previous one. The muchawaited international tag to the airport will soon be a reality once mandatory clearance comes. It will be the third International Airport in North East India after Guwahati and Imphal. Very soon, Agartala will be directly connected to Dhaka, Chittagong in Bangladesh and to Bangkok via Guwahati flight.

avail for unpaid leave. F u r t h e r m o r e, t h o s e health care workers and frontline workers who have not yet taken the precautionary booster dose, despite being eligible, will be prohibited from providing their services and claiming their salary or wages. Random sur veillance drives have been carried out by the Kamrup (M) administration at various parts of the city in order to ensure that the rules are not being violated. The number of Covid-19 cases have drastically surged in the past few days. As many as 2348 people have been infected with the virus, of which 870 are from Kamrup (M) alone, as of 14 January.

DECLARATION Regd. No. 247 Date 15/01/22 THIS DEED OF AGREEMENT is made on this the 15th day of Jan. 2022 at Kohima by CHUMPENTHUNG KITHAN, husband of PRECILLA NGULLIE, R/o Old Changsu village district Wokha, Nagaland (hereinafter called the 1st Party) of the one part, know all men by this present to whom it may concerned. WHEREAS, my wife PRECILLA NGULLIE, D/o ORENTHUNG NGULLIE of Moilan village is in habit of taking loans from various organizations/societies/group and individuals without the knowledge of her husband and other family members hence any organizations/societies/group and individuals etc involving and any money laundering with PRECILLA NGULLIE are doing so with their own risk and responsibility. That in connection, I, CHUMPENTHUNG KITHAN hereby declares that any action of my stated wife shall not reflect/responsible against I and any of my family members. That in the event of I and putting my family members in liability she shall be solely held responsible for the same. Her action and deeds shall never reflect I and any family members and parents in any manner. That this DECLARATION is made with sound mind, health and without any inducement, force or coercion. And in the presence of the witnesses I hereto put my initials on this the day, month and year first above mention WITNESSES 1. O Thungbemo Kithan (CHUMPENTHUNG KITHAN) 2. Ovungo Kithan k-98/22

DECLARATION (Change of father's name) Regd. No. 246/22 Date 15/01/22 I, VITONO, biological daughter of Late KIPFHELHOU and Smti. KENEISENO resident of Kezo Town, District Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That I am the biological daughter of Late KIPFHELHOU and Smti. KENEISENO. 3. That I am the biological daughter of Late KIPFHELHOU however, in some important documents including in Indian Passport, I have entered my uncle name VISEDEL. 4. That henceforth rectified the same and declares that my father's name will be Late KIPFHELHOU for all official references. 5. That there is no occurrence of pending publication in near future. 6. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 15th January 2022 at Kohima. DEPONENT k-97/22

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Dy CM in BJP’s first list for UP polls; 44 PM calls for innovating for India, from India Yogi, OBC, 19 SC names among 107 candidates the government is making in this decade to strengthen the innovation, entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem. Measures like removing problems of ‘angel tax’, simplification of tax procedure, arranging for government funding, allowing self certification of certain labour and environment laws and removal of more than 25,000 compliances have taken the process further, the Prime Minister noted. He said the government’s effort is to institutionalise innovation in the country by creating attraction for innovation among students since childhood. Modi said, “Our startups are changing the rules of the game. That’s why I believe startups are going to be the backbone of new India...Today India is rapidly moving towards hitting the century of the unicorns. I believe the golden era of India’s startups is starting now.” He also underlined the role of empowerment by entrepreneurship in addressing the problems of development and regionalgender disparities.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): Releasing the first list of 107 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the BJP on Saturday fielded Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban seat and his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya from Sirathu in Kaushambi as it expressed confidence of retaining power with a big majority. Except for Adityanath and Maurya, all the names are for 105 of the 113 seats which will go to the polls in the first two phases on February 10 and 14, with 44 of them hailing from Other Backward Classes and 19 Scheduled Castes, accounting for 60 per cent of the total.

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters the list has 63 sitting MLAs, including ministers such as Suresh Khanna, Suresh Rana and Shrikant Sharma, while 20 have made way for others. Former Uttarakhand governor and now BJP vicepresident Baby Rani Maurya, a Dalit, has been fielded from Agra (rural). Pankaj Singh, the son of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, will again contest from Noida seat. While there was speculation that Adityanath may be fielded from Ayodhya, Pradhan said the party decided to put him in the fray from Gorakhpur, his traditional political turf

BJP has sent Yogi home: Akhilesh Congress, TMC trade blows on Yogi contesting from Gorakhpur on Twitter over Goa alliance

Modi to interact with BJP workers from Varanasi

Will not form alliance with SP, says ASP chief Chandrashekhar

LU C K N OW, J A N 1 5 (PTI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday took a jibe at the BJP’s decision to field Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from the Gorakhpur constituency, saying the saffron party has already sent him home. Gorakhpur is the hometown of Adityanath. He had been the MP from Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat since 1998 until he became the chief minister in 2017. Speaking to reporters here, the SP chief said, “As far as contesting elections is concerned, earlier it was said that he (Adityanath) will contest from Mathura, Prayagraj, Ayodhya or Deoband. I am happy that the BJP has already sent him home (Gorakhpur)”. “Although he is in Gorakhpur, he had a ticket dated March 11 (counting of votes on March 10) booked for it earlier. I think that he should

during the recent years, he said 28,000 patents were granted last year as compared to 4,000 patents in 2013-14. Against registration of 70,000 trademarks in 2013-14, 2.5 lakh trademarks have been registered in 2020-21. Similarly, in the year 2013-14, where only 4,000 copyrights were granted, last year their number has crossed 16,000. “India’s ranking on the Global Innovation Index is improving because of the programme on innovation started in the country. India was ranked 81 in 2015 and now it is at No. 46,” he said. Startups are not just bringing innovations but are also evolving as major job creators. The year 2022 has brought new opportunities and avenues for startups, he said adding January 16 will be celebrated as National Startup Day to help percolate startup culture to the grassroot level. Modi said easier access to funds as well as making self-certification for compliance of nine labour and

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stay back in Gorakhpur and there is no need for him to return (to Lucknow). Heartiest congratulations,” Yadav said. The SP chief further said no MLAs or ministers quitting the BJP will be taken into his party anymore. “I would tell the BJP that I am no longer going to take BJP MLAs or ministers (into SP), you can cut their tickets,” he said. However, he later said that a BJP leader will soon be joining the SP but did not reveal his name. When asked about former Uttar Pradesh minister Dara Singh Chauhan, who recently quit the BJP, Yadav said

Assembly polls: EC extends ban on public rallies and radshows till Jan 22 NEW DELHI JAN 15 (PTI): Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday extended its ban on physical rallies and roadshows until January 22 in the five poll-bound states. The poll panel, however, granted a relaxation for the political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of maximum 300 persons or 50 per cent of the capacity of the hall, or the prescribed limit set by state disaster management authorities, an official statement said. The Commission also directed political parties to adhere to the provisions of the model code of conduct and broader guidelines on Covid-19. The poll panel directed state and district administrations to ensure compliance of all instructions related to the poll code and to the pandemic control measures.

Bengal: Polling in four civic bodies deferred till Feb 12 KO L K ATA , JA N 1 5 (IANS): Accepting the recommendation of the Calcutta High Court to defer the election due to the rising Covid cases in West Bengal, the state election commission (SEC) has cancelled the earlier dates, and announced that the election will be held on February 12, an official said on Saturday. The commission had earlier announced that there will be elections in four municipal corporations including Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandannagar on January 22, and the results will be announced on January 25. Now, the elections will be held in all these four municipal Corporations on February 12, following the recommendations of the court. However, the commission is yet to announce

the date of counting. The decision to defer the election was taken after the state government wrote a letter to the Commission on Saturday morning that they do not have any objection if the SEC decides to postpone the election for another 4 to 6 weeks considering the Covid situation in the state. Sources in the commission also indicated that they are keen to conduct the election in other municipalities at the end of February. Currently, elections in 107 municipalities and Howrah Municipal Corporation is likely to be held on February 22. Sources in the commission also indicated that the poll panel might speak to the Disaster Management Department to decide the modalities and other aspects related to the election.

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three environment laws is helping promote startups. Innovation and technology-based solutions are being encouraged for finding solutions to challenges facing the country, he said. The startups gave presentations on six themes -- Growing from Roots; Nudging the DNA; From Local to Global; Technology of Future; Building Champions in Manufacturing; and Sustainable Development. More than 150 startups were divided into six working groups for the purpose of these presentations. They shared ideas and inputs on a variety of sectors and areas including robust data collection mechanism in agriculture; making India

that he will soon join the SP. Former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and prominent OBC leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Friday joined the Samajwadi Party along with another rebel minister Dharam Singh Saini. Five BJP MLAs and Apna Dal (Sonelal) legislator Amar Singh Chaudhary also joined the SP in the presence of Yadav. Yadav’s statements came after the BJP announced the names of 107 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls and fielded Adityanath from the Gorakhpur (Urban) assembly constituency. The party has named candidates for the seats going to polls in the first two phases. The list was released by BJP’s Uttar Pradesh incharge and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with party general secretary Arun Singh during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Delhi.

preferred agri business hub; boosting healthcare through use of technology; tackling issue of mental health; promoting travel and tourism through innovations like virtual tours; ed-tech and job identification; connecting offline retail market with digital commerce. Speaking after the presentations, the Prime Minister said that organisation of this Start Up India Innovation week is all the more important in this year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav as “the role of the startups will be critical when Indian freedom reaches its centenary year”. “I congratulate all the startups of the country, all the innovative youth, who are raising the flag of India in the world of startups. For this culture of startups to reach the far-flung parts of the country, it has been decided to celebrate January 16 as National Start-up Day,”, Modi said. Recalling the concept of the current decade as the ‘techade’ of India, he listed three important aspects of the massive changes that

PANAJI, JAN 15 (IANS): A Twitter war has broken out between Congress and Trinamool Congress leaders over the possibility of an alliance between the two parties for the Goa polls. While TMC Lok Sabha MP and Goa in-charge Mahua Moitra made the first overture to the Congress -- along with other non-BJP parties -- for a collective fight against the BJP, Congress Goa in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao has now chided Moitra in response, ruling out any truck with the West Bengal-based party for the Goa polls. “I wonder who from amongst Delhi leaders response is @MahuaMoitra awaiting. And Trinamool’s brilliant strategy to defeat BJP in Goa is to weaken Congress and divide the anti BJP vote. Whom does that help Moitraji?” Rao tweeted on Saturday. Rao’s tweet followed a claim made by Moitra

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who said on Twitter that the “AITC already made formal & definitive offer to INC on Goa to defeat BJP and the Congress leadership had sought time to revert two wees ago. While the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party for now is going into the Goa polls alone, the Congress has for now tied up with the Goa Forward party, a regional outfit, and is in talks with Nationalist Congress, the TMC has allied with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).

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Scholar Academy – A brand new platform for learning was launched on Wednesday and the inauguration was done by Honourable MLA Dimapur, Shri Moatoshi Longkumer. In his speech he firstly congratulated the Academy in its venture. He believes that coaching has emerged as a coping mechanism for students who were falling behind in their performance related to the normal curriculum. He also highlighted 4 major benefits of coaching. Those are :- 1. Coaching provides students with relevant exam oriented suggestions 2. Coaching guides and directs the students in proper direction and makes sure they do not get misled 3. Coaching provides students with more individual time with experts 4. Coaching provides a planned way of studying. Along with this he also highlighted the importance of online education aggregators who facilitates online ecoaching service, mock tests etc. In his conclusion, he extended his best wishes to Scholar Academy and believes that the academy shall endeavour to train, equip and polish the students for competitive exams that await them.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for innovating for India and from India to tackle challenges facing the country as he counted steps taken by the government in freeing entrepreneurs and innovation from bureaucratic silos. “Our startups are changing the rules of the game. I believe that startups are going to be the backbone of New India,” he said interacting with youngsters from the world of startups through video conference. “Let us innovate for India, innovate from India.” India, he said, has over 60,000 startups with 42 unicorns. The gover nment is focusing on three aspects -- first, to liberate entrepreneurship and innovation from the web of government processes, bureaucratic silos; second, creating an institutional mechanism to promote innovation; and third, handholding of young innovators and young enterprises, he said. Narrating successes

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with BJP members from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi on January 18, the party said on Saturday. This will be Modi’s first political programme involving party workers after the Election Commission announced the schedule for the elections to five state assemblies, including Uttar Pradesh. Sources said it is likely to be a virtual interaction. The Twitter handle of the BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit shared the programme’s schedule and asked people to share their ideas and suggestions for it through the NaMo app. Announcing the Assembly elections, the EC has banned public meetings and roadshows till January 15 because of the surging COVID-19 cases.

LU C K N OW, J A N 1 5 (IANS): Chandrashekhar Azad, president of the Azad Samaj Party (ASP), has dubbed Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav as ‘anti-Dalit’ and made it clear that he is not going to form an alliance with the SP in the upcoming assembly polls. Chandrashekhar claimed that Akhilesh does not understand the meaning of social justice and accused the SP chief of humiliating him. “Akhilesh has insulted Dalits. He only needs Dalit votes, not leaders. It has become clear from his behaviour that he is similar to the BJP,” Chandrashekhar said while interacting with the media in Lucknow on Saturday. He also asserted that the BJP will not be allowed to come to power.

which he has represented in Lok Sabha for five consecutive terms. Asked about the issue, Pradhan said the chief minister was willing to contest from any of the 403 seats in the state. This is the first time Adityanath will contest Assembly polls. With the Jat-concentrated region going to the polls in the first two phases, the agrarian community, which was at the forefront of the agitation in western Uttar Pradesh against three contentious farm laws, has got 16 seats, sources said. Of the 43 seats from where general castes members have been fielded by the BJP, sources noted that 18 are Thakurs, 10 Brahmins and eight Vaishya. Among the 19 SC candidates in the BJP’s first list, 13 are Jatavs, who make up for more than half of the total Dalit population. The move is seen as a major push by the party to win the support of a section of the community which has been a traditional base of the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party.

“I have had a lot of meetings with Akhilesh Yadav in the last 6 months and we also had many positive conversations, but in the end I felt that Akhilesh does not need Dalits. He does not want Dalit leaders in his alliance. He only wants Dalits to vote for him,” Chandrashekhar told reporters. He said that all issues including reservation were discussed (with Akhilesh). “Akhilesh assured me he will respond by the evening (on the alliance issue). But he didn’t. Probably doesn’t want an alliance.” “For nine years, I have been gathering the ‘Bahujan’ (Dalit) community. Our aim is to stop the BJP. An attempt was made to stop my press conference. My fight is not to become an MLA, but to get social justice,” Chandrashekhar added.

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

VOL. XXXII NO. 40 DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022

Faith online

ith looming threat from the expected third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the world grapples with re-lock options to thwart the spread of the virus. Not only economies and normal life, the covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected Christian religious practises such as cancellation of worship services and the closure of Sunday schools. Due to social-distancing guidelines, many churches needed to find alternatives to normal face-to-face church services and have turned to digital church. Indeed, the pandemic has shaken the church to become exceedingly quick to shift of religious services from in-person to online worship. In fact today, many churches of all Christian denominations have made church services available via radio, online livestreaming or television while others have offered drive-in services in their church parking lots. Traditionally, for Christians the place of worship is integral to the lives of the followers of the faith. The closure of churches during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown has forced Christian churches to ‘do’ church differently and to re-imagine the future of the church. However even in the midst of lockdown, many churches have resisted change and spoke against considering or even implementing different ideas of ‘being’ church today. The quest has been to maintain the traditional beliefs and ways of maintaining the practice of churches. The impact of the restrictions being re-imposed in view of threat from a third wave, has thrown into turmoil the concepts among the church about what the future -their lives, work, mission and theology. Some church denominations are firm on having regular fellowships on Sundays by enforcing use of hand sanitisers before entering a church meeting, maintaining safe distance, having 50% of capacity below 200 people, wearing of masks and discouraging handshakes etc. Many local churches throughout the world look into ways of digitizing church practices, though some debated how certain liturgical practices such as communion could or could not be performed online. What has emerged and yet to fully develop is the acceptance that digital age is here to stay and the church, like all other activities has to swim or sink. Some studies have highlighted an increased interest in watching and participating in online church services under lockdown. The interconnectivity promoted by digital technologies has helped promote the ability for individuals to participate in religious activities despite physical distance, including those who previously may have never set foot in a church. In other parts of India, where persecution and attacks on Christians and churches have witnessed a consistent rise especially in the post-2014 period; the restrictions have brought another element. One aspect is that Christians in states where they are prevented even from holding church meetings of Sunday gatherings especially by extremist elements of the Hindu right wing groups such as Bajrang Dal and VHP are active are coming together. The attacks against Christians and church meetings amid the covid-19 pandemic restrictions have not dampened nor destroyed their faith. Instead, the situation has done just the opposite. The attacks have made believers more committed and draw closer as denominational barriers have been broken. They have learnt to pray together wherever they are and find themselves in a situation never before thought of- unity in the midst of adversity.

DailyDevotion Do You Walk In White?

We were buried with Him…that just as Christ was raised from the dead…even so we also should walk in newness of life. —Romans 6:4 No one experiences complete sanctification without going through a “white funeral” — the burial of the old life. If there has never been this crucial moment of change through death, sanctification will never be more than an elusive dream. There must be a “white funeral,” a death with only one resurrection— a resurrection into the life of Jesus Christ. Nothing can defeat a life like this. It has oneness with God for only one purpose— to be a witness for Him. Have you really come to your last days? You have often come to them in your mind, but have you really experienced them? You cannot die or go to your funeral in a mood of excitement. Death means you stop being. You must agree with God and stop being the intensely striving kind of Christian you have been. We avoid the cemetery and continually refuse our own death. It will not happen by striving, but by yielding to death. It is dying— being “baptized into His death” (Romans 6:3). Have you had your “white funeral,” or are you piously deceiving your own soul? Has there been a point in your life which you now mark as your last day? Is there a place in your life to which you go back in memory with humility and overwhelming gratitude, so that you can honestly proclaim, “Yes, it was then, at my ‘white funeral,’ that I made an agreement with God.” “This is the will of God, your sanctification…” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Once you truly realize this is God’s will, you will enter into the process of sanctification as a natural response. Are you willing to experience that “white funeral” now? Will you agree with Him that this is your last day on earth? The moment of agreement depends on you.

Quotes

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ~ Oscar Wilde

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2022

66 years of Naga political struggle

(From previous issue) ssamese Battalion, 138 of them, raped two girls in Chari village from 10 A.M. to the following morning 8, A.M. The girls were 15 and 18 years of age. There had been too many instances of cases of raping and assault of women everywhere. GENERAL R.K. KOCHAR G.O.C General R. K. Ko char is the General 0fficer Commanding of the Indian Army now stationed in Nagaland of Kohima and Mokokchung divisions. He talks suavely to the Public. He issued thousands of pamphlets; telling the Nagas and the World that (1) His Army came to Nagaland to protect the villages and the “loyal Nagas” and restore law and order in the country. He instructed the Nagas (2) to throw up hands whenever they meet or go to meet the soldiers and (3) he called upon the Nagas to surrender their arms On 19th April, 1956 the village Chief of Lozaphehe and a group of his people went to meet Indian soldiers. He was immediately shot down. Others escaped. On 16th, June 1956, six people of Settsu village met Indian soldiers. They threw up their hands. All of them were caught and tied hands stretched in the Junction of road and one could escape with his wrist shot off. On April 22,1956 Khensa village 312 houses were burnt down. Five persons age 25,30, 45, 70, and one old woman, age 75, were killed before setting fi re to the village. On 6th June,1956, six men were burnt. 400 Indian Army came to Chungtia village on 18th May, 1956. Petrol’s were dumped from airplane and spread over and the village 380 houses were burned. Two old couples, husband 85, and wife 82, were burnt alive because they refused to move out from their pucca house. Colonel Gurhkish Singh, G.O of Sikhs Divisíon, burnt three men alive on 19th April at 52 and half mile post from Kohima. These Nagas were in the Indian Government service. They were tied together and burnt one mile and seven furlongs from their own 0ffice. Colonel went back to his Chakhaba Camp from Phek on the same day. This Sikhs Division caught twelve men in Chakhabama village on 16th April 1956made then line up in the middle of five machine-guns and shot. The Punjabi 0fficer in Yorubami village tortured and kill ed the prisoner with his Pistol on 18th April, 1956.

The same Sikhs Division arrested Phek Field Christian Missionary, Mr. Pelesato, tortured him day and night and killed. His body has not yet been given to the family. 0n April 20th, 1956, one man from Chazouba village age 50, failed to escape from mass attack. The village, 300 houses, was burnt and the man was bayonetted to death. Colonel Naddapa, C.O of Bihars Division, formerly of Chakhesang now Camp Tsuminyo, killed the village Chief of Phenshunyo and one 16-year-old student on the 9th April. They were tortured, all the hairs were pulled out and killed. On 5th April two men along with their wives caught from Thenoketsu village. The men were tied on the tree and shot right in front of their wives. Four other men were massacred on the same day. They also shot their servant, a Naga, half paralysed, who was drawing water for them. Killing men and burning houses in villages continue daily. Wherever Indian Army go to burnt village. They often shell the village, from a distance half a mile or so. Whoever failed to escape always meet horrible torture and death. NAGA HOME GUARDS ATTACKED KOHIMA In 1952, a Naga leader was killed by an Indian Officer in Kohima. Naga kept quiet. An inquiry Commission was demanded. Twelve Nagas were sent to Indian jail and the Indian officer was reported to have been promoted. In 1953, mass arrest started by April after the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru, Khonoma village, was attacked (the first village to be attacked) on May 30, by Assam Rifles and A.P. Battalion reported to be a strength of 1200 or so. Houses were searched and people were beaten. Nagas kept quiet A New Regulation of “ FORCED LABOUR” was passed and introduced in Nagaland in the month of September. The Naga Headman (GBs) throughout the country where this system was functioning, resigned from their elective 73-yearold administrative agency. Written memorandum of resignation was presented to the Indian authority on September 29, 1953. They resigned in protest of the “FORCE LABOUR” as they could not represent the people or the government. Headman ship was introduced in the country by the British in 1880. The Indian Community Project Scheme was rejected before it was introduced in Nagaland, and letter was submitted to

the Authority concerned on 29, 1953. In 1954, more men and women were beaten and tortured than in previous year. Many villages were attacked in various parts of Nagaland. In 1955, seeing that arrest, beating and torture were not enough to make the Nagas submit, the Indian Armed Forces commenced attacking the villages, pulled down the houses and schools, beaten and tortured many people to death. Women became a target of assault because of their zeal in National Cause, and also, may be, to make the people what they will call “rebel” Mangmetong village 365 houses, was attacked 37 times. AoMokochung village was attacked 19 times. Property have been looted. Granaries have been destroyed People were not allowed to go to their field’s cultivation. If they go, they do so at their own risk. With all these persecutions and provocations, Nagas tolerate the free Indian Government, and appealed for reasonable understanding. Not a single Naga stood up, even for self-defence, against any Indian 0fficers or their government personnel’s. Man to man, we know who we are, we waited for Indian’s wisdom and for their human understanding. If any Indian (even a police or clerk) was killed, beaten or threatened by any Naga, Indian Government was bound to capitalised it and this would been done long ago. We never wanted our right to exchange for a wrong Nagas wanted peace, If the Indian Government will not harass the Nagas, peace is always there. Nagas never go about shouting slogans and make a walking demonstration against the Indian government. Nagas never consider the Indian government as an undesirable part of our life. We manage our own affairs. We do not depend upon, and we do not need, Indian Courts and police or military protections. Naga Community organisation made it possible for every Naga to live in peace without worry and without fear of any person or group of persons. Nagas leaders signed a pledge for peace with the Chief Minister of Assam Sri, Bishnuram Medhi on August 13, 1955.It was Clearly agreed that the pledge will not be twisted to one’s own favour. The agreement was not kept. The Indian Deputy Commissioner translated the pledge to his on design. He appeared that the troubles end chaos in the country were created by the Nagas themselves and not by the

Indian Armed Forces who were solely responsible and the root cause of present troubles. When the Indian Amy came in, they started their military operation of building houses and killing the people wherever they go. Kohima became the venomous Centre of military operations which effected the whole area. Our National Patriot forces of Home Guards had no other alternative left to save and defend our people. So, they were compelled to attack Kohima and block the supplying route; and also attack other supplying bases to prevent, as much as possible further destruction of human life and property. For this National emergency precautions, the highway between Imphal and Kuda (Dimapur) Via Kohima, a distance of 130 miles, had been locked, It will cause great inconvenience to our Manipur neighbours, but this is only for temporary measure. The road will be opened again for public throughfare. Except for those of our people men, women and children, who died through torture and cold-blooded massacre, how many people already died or did not die through machine gun and rifle bullets abs due to shelling our position and camps of the common people, cannot yet be revealed for national security reasons. Those of the causalities accrued to accounted here in the present announcement. Most of the population in Nagaland is now taking shelter in the fields in the jungles, forests, and by the river side. Wherever camps are observed or smoke is seen, and signs of human habitation is reported by airplanes, the place is shelled and fire machine guns all around. Kekerkie villages an instance. They took shelter in the forest, and when the Army observed at, 250 shells fell in their camp. The whole surrounding areas were spread with machine gun bullets. Shelling continued for days together. This is daily experience now and not a single person is saved even in the rice cultivation. How long our Naga people have yet to endure this man-created sufferings and has face tormented death, we do not know. It is in the hands of the honourable Prime Minister of India Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru. His mind is unfathomable for simple folks like us. But we defend upon his substance who will not recant his philosophy of life in his sincere convictions of human values. He wrote about the Kurds while giving the Glimpses of world history ‘in which he said

“It is strange how a defensive Nationalism develops into an aggressive one, and a fight for Freedom become one for dominion: Over others.” This is not a misquotation, for he made quite clear and said, but how can wone crush for ever a people who insist on freedom and are prepared to pay the price for it?” Our Naga people are entirely in the hand of this great men now who always stood on the side of the oppressed. He also enjoined upon the Government of the World to adopt the Gandhian approach of friendliness and understanding to the movements of the human minds in which he said in London on June 11, 1953. I beg of you to try to understand something of the vast movements of the human mind which are taking place in Asia in Africa. The pace is fast and unless one has sympathy end keep pace with it, it may lead to results which may be undesirable. We must view these developments with the inner eye of sympathy”. We ask ourself, are we wrong in defending our people, our life and property? the more we tried to please the Indian Government, and tolerate them, the worse we were being treated. The Indian’s Jails and camps in Nagaland became places of torment. Death hovers around the region where the Indians tread. Where is the Human Right for the Nagas? Our Naga people are being compelled to take oath of allegiance to the Indian Union at the point of bayonet; and they are being compelled to give their finger print as commanded to do or DIE. It was not out of “ loyalty to India” they do so. They cannot die just yet. In Imshunger area, the people were forced to drink liquid in taking oath diluted with BLOOD. Christian CHURCH and Church properties are being burnt down and still burning. Church rice stores were reduced to ashes. Houses built by the America Missionaries were burnt. Church floor timbers were used for military road constructions. Religious plans of other faith of Nagas were desecrated. Houses and Villages are being burnt and still burning. Grain stores have been burnt and still burning. Standing crops in the field were cut down and still cutting, Earth and sand are being thrown in the hidden stores, of grains and food STUFFS. Camps are being searched and burnt or pulled down, the houses of the

Nagas now in Jails were all burnt. ORDER HAVE BEEN MADE KNOWN that village will be wiped out, and also the families of Naga Home-Guards will be killed. NAGA HOME GUARD is a department in the Federal Government of Nagaland which had been established on 22nd March, 1956. NAGA GOVERNMENT had been set up not for the purpose of opposing the Indian Government, which we cannot, but for establishment of Naga right for National INDEPENDENCE. THE ANSWER WE NEED. If your wife is kicked to death, daughter raped, father and mother were burnt alive, houses and grain stores were burnt into ashes, and your brother is beaten and made crippled. WHAT WILL YOU DO? That answer is our answer who are yet alive. If Mahatma Gandhi were alive, who told the Naga delegation (NEW DELHI July 19th 1947) to ask the congress Government kill him first before they kill any Naga, certainly would have said “REVOLT “. I would risk violence a thousand times rather? than the emasculation of the race “I advised killing and being killed rather than shamefully fleeing from danger” “I must alive. I would not be a vassal to any Nation or body. I must have absolute Independence or parish. To seek to win in a class of arms would be pure bravado. Not so, if in defying the might of one who would deprive me of my Independence”, and this is, by the force of cruel circumstances, what the Naga also with the father of the Indian been a shame on our part to have the ambivalent feeling of wishing to be with India and yet complain for better treatment. In real meekness, and with our greatest respect to the great people in the Government of India, we say that we thank India. The British left, and it was no doubt through the great Mission of Mahatma Gandhi. We did not accept the Indian Government as the subrogation of the imperialist British and for this the Indian made clear to the Government of India from the very beginning of the emancipation of India. We did not demand for a self-Governing state within the Indian constitution. And we very humbly and honourably request India to leave us alone and allow the Naga to exist in this world as a distinct and Free Nation in the peoples Sovereign State of Nagaland. (Concluded) Rev.Dr.V.K.Nuh

Significance of Sükrünye

o the Chakhesang feasting together, singing Ku p u t i Kü s ü k r ü / new life. Nagas, Sükrünye (in and dancing and wrestling T h e p u S ü k r ü / P f ü t s ü Chokri) Sükr ünyi and do various games. On Tekrü: It is an act of dediOn this day, all the (in Sümi and Tekrünye (in the second day, there would cation and blessings upon male folk would hunt birds Khuzhale). It is one of the be an act of purification and boys. At the dawn, a father and hang on the bamboo most important festivals. blessings. would fetch clean water posts in the village before It is a New Year festival. Purification and act of from the well and bring sun set. The elders would It is a festival of purifica- blessings upon boys- On the (Zohunyi in Chiokri and predict the fortunes of the tion and an act of blessings second day of Sükrünye, at Aramhi in Sümi). A father village. upon boys and girls. It is a the dawn most of the male would wash his son’s face, Titi Kuso/Thenu celebration of life together folk would go to the village hands and legs with crystal nuso/Nitsü tekrü: It is by singing, dancing and common wells and bath water by saying, “let my son an act of purification and wrestling. The practices naked. While bathing they be as pure as this crystal blessings upon girls: On celebrating Sükrünye may would utterwater in his life.” Then he the 3rd Day of Sükrünyi/ differ from village to vilCreator of Heaven and would bind his son’s hands Sükrünye/Tekrünye, at the lage and from area to area. Earth; and legs with Zohunyi/ dawn a mother would fetch Traditionally, Sükrünye is Let all dirt go away. Aramhi and cut this leaf clean water from the village a ten days festival. Yet, Let all diseases and by saying “Let my son be common well. The mother today, we celebrate one day sicknesses go away. as sharp as this leaf in his would wash her daughter’s to mark the significance of From today I will be thinking and doing. Let him face, hands and legs with Sükrünye. healthy and live a victori- be smart and above others.” this pure water by saying, Looking into the ritual ous life. This is a prayer of father’s “Creator of Heaven and practices, it has two sigIt is an act of confess- blessings for his son. He Earth, Let my daughter be nificances- The first part is ing sins to the Creator and would erect new oven with pure as this pure water in her purification and the second washing away of infirmities. alder tree and cook cock and life. May your blessings be part is an act of blessings They would also sprinkle rice in a new earthen pots. upon her. May no sickness upon boys and girls. On the water upon their guns by They used bamboo cover as come upon her but help her first day, the whole village saying, “let good luck be plates and banana leaf cup. to live a prosperous life.” would observe genna and upon it.” It signifies the beginning of She would erect oven with Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

alder tree and cook awuli/ vuli/Fuzhi (young hen, which has not yet hatched eggs) and rice from new earthen pot. In the same way they would use bamboo cover and banana leaf as plates abd cups. It is a celebration of new life. Today, we do not fol-

low such traditional practices, but celebrate Sükrünye to mark the importance of purification and cleansing infirmities and dedication of life to enter into New Year. It is vital to dedicate youth to live a righteous in today’s world of filthiness. Yiepetso Wezah

Reader’s Post

Time to hone vocational skills in students Sir,

With the resumption of online classes due to the pandemic, it has become critical to prepare our students for the future. The education department of the state and various organizations can take up the initiative here. Even as our students continue to be imparted theoretical knowledge, there is no harm in learning a new skill or honing latent talents or skills. I strongly believe this will keep constrictively engaged and help them grow into productive and independent citizens. Temjen Jamir, Dimapur. newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

‘Won’t let status quo along border change’

R-Day parade to see 24,000 spectators NEW DELHI, JAN 15 ( P T I ) : A p p r ox i m a t e ly 24,000 people will be permitted to attend the Republic Day parade on January 26 this year given the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, sources in the defence establishment said on Saturday. In 2020, before the pandemic struck India, around 1.25 lakh people were permitted to attend the parade, they noted. Last year’s Republic Day parade took place amid the Covid pandemic and close to 25,000 people were allowed to attend it, sources mentioned. Out of the approximately 24,000 people who will be attending the parade this year, 19,000 would be invited and the rest would be the general public, who can purchase tickets, sources said. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed at the parade. Social distancing norms would be followed while making the seating arrangements, they mentioned, adding sanitiser dispensers will be available everywhere and wearing masks would be compulsory.

Gen M M Naravane

ation. He asserted that the morale of the soldiers deployed on snow-capped mountains for the country’s security was sky-high. “Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it,” Gen Naravane said. “Our message is clear, the Indian Army won’t let any attempt to unilaterally change status quo along country’s borders to succeed.” The armies of India and China are locked in a military standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5, 2020, after a violent clash erupted in the Pangong lake area. Both countries have conducted 14 rounds of military-level talks to resolve

the standoff. After May 5, 2020, both Indian and Chinese militaries gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process last year in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake and in the Gogra area. However, disengagement process is yet to be done in areas of Hot Springs, Depsang bulge and Demchok. Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector. Gen Naravane said that the situ-

ation on the LoC (Line of Control) is better than the previous year but Pakistan is still harbouring terrorists. Nearly 300-400 terrorists in training camps across the border are waiting to intrude into India, he said, adding a total of 194 terrorists were killed in counteroperations in the last one year. “Attempts to smuggle arms across the border through drones continue,” he mentioned. In the interior areas of Jammu and Kashmir, there has been progressive improvement during the last two years, he noted. Therefore, terrorist organisations across the border have been trying to create hurdles on the path of the development and they have increased their attempts, the Army chief stated. “It is a part of their conspiracy to target nonlocals and poor labourers,” he added. The security situation in the Northeast has improved significantly in the last one year due to proactive military operations, he mentioned. Because of these operations, most of the ter-

rorist organisations in the Northeast have announced ceasefire, he said. The reduction in the number of troops to handle the internal security is a sign of improved situation, he added. India’s Myanmar border is very important in terms of security and Assam Rifles is giving proper attention to it, he said. The Army and Assam Rifles, along with the state governments in the Northeast, are jointly giving shape to the ‘Act East’ policy of the central government, Gen Naravane noted. He said the Indian Army is taking concrete steps to modernise itself so as to face current challenges and future dangers. “Along with top institutions such as IITs, the Army is speedily working on new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, unmanned systems, directed energy weapons and swarm drones,” he mentioned. Gen Naravane said the plan to creating joint theatre commands with the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force is moving ahead in a time-bound manner.

Army Day parade: Indian Army unveils new combat uniform

A contingent of commandos of Parachute regiment, wearing the new uniforms, took part in the Army Day parade that was conducted at the Cariappa ground.

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): The Indian Army on Saturday unveiled a new combat uniform that is comfortable, climate friendly and features a digital disruptive pattern. A contingent of commandos of Parachute regiment, wearing the new uniforms, took part in the Army Day parade that was conducted at the Cariappa ground here. The uniform, which features a mix of colours

including olive and earthen, has been designed taking into considerations aspects like areas of deployment of the troops and climatic conditions in which they operate. The new uniform has been designed after analysing combat uniforms of armies of various other countries, in association with National Institute of Fashion Technology, sources said. This uniform is more comfortable and it

would be worn in all types of terrains, they said. The digital disruptive pattern is designed with help of computer aid, they said. The shirt in the new uniform does not have to be tucked in the trouser, the sources said. The shirt in the old uniform had to be tucked in. The sources said the new uniforms would not be available in the open market.

Three lakh take holy dip in Ganga amid rising Covid cases Police plan to appeal against Bishop

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), JAN 15 (PTI): Around three lakh devotees took a dip in the Ganga here on Saturday in connection with Makar Sankranti despite the coronavirus threat. The Magh Mela area has been witnessing the arrival of devotees since morning and around three lakh people, including children and the elderly, had taken bath in the river by 2 pm, an official of the annual religious event said. On Friday, around 6.5 lakh people took a holy dip in the river in Prayagraj on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Around 1,25,000 masks were distributed in the Mela area till 12 noon on Saturday, the official said, adding that awareness about compliance of the coronavirus protocol is being spread through 25 Covid help desks. Holding the event amid rising number of coronavirus cases has emerged as a major challenge before the fair administration. In fact, many on-duty police personnel were found infected with COVID-19 even before the start of the fair. The Praya-

Franco’s acquittal in nun rape case

KOTTAYAM (KERALA), JAN 15 (PTI): A day after a Sessions Court here acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charge of raping a nun in a convent in the State, Kerala police on Saturday sought legal advice to move an appeal against the verdict in the High Court. Kottayam SP D Shilpa told reporters that the police have sought legal opinion from the special public prosecutor to move an appeal against the judgment. “We got the detailed verdict late Friday. We have sought a Covid norms flouted as devotees take a dip in the Ganges.

graj district administration has already announced that it will be mandatory for visitors to the fair area to come with a negative RTPCR report, not older than 48 hours. They are also expected to mandatorily carry certificates of both doses of

vaccination and maintain Covid-appropriate behaviour. The mela administration has divided the fair area into five sectors. Five pontoon bridges have been erected so that devotees staying in more than 3,200

institutions and camps in all these sectors can have an easy access to 12 bathing ghats in the Mela area. Two 50-bed hospitals, named Ganga and Triveni, 12 health camps and 10 treatment centres have also been set up in the Mela area.

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legal opinion to move the appeal,” she said. Meanwhile, Bishop visited various churches and met former MLA P C George, who had been backing Mulakkal since the issue came out. The Bishop, after a

brief meeting with George, left for other visits to churches nearby, but refused to comment before the media. George, who met the media after the meeting, said the case was an effort to target the Church. He said the case was part of a conspiracy to target the Church and the believers. Mulakkal, 57, was accused of raping the nun multiple times during his visit to a convent in this district between 2014 and 2016 when he was the Bishop of the Jalandhar Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): The Indian Army’s message is clear that it will not let any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country’s borders succeed, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Saturday. In his address at the Army Day Parade here, he said last year was extremely challenging for the Army and cited the developments on the northern borders with China. Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshall K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor in 1949. Referring to the eastern Ladakh standoff, Gen Naravane said that to keep the situation under control, the 14th round military-level talks were held between India and China recently. He said joint efforts at various levels have led to disengagement in many areas which in itself is a constructive step. Gen Naravane said that on the basis of mutual and equal security, efforts would continue to find a solution to the current situ-

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Steel industry, which plays an important role in the overall infrastructure development of the country, wants the government to review the customs duty levied on some of the raw materials used by the sector and also certain tax rules that will help create a level-playing field for Indian steel manufacturers in the global arena. Ahead of the Union Budget 2022-23, the Indian Steel Association (ISA), the industry body of steel manufacturers of the country, has submitted its wish list to the government, which, among other things, calls for reducing and rationalising various duties and taxes along with policy measures to boost the growth of the industry, Business Today reported. The ISA has requested the government to reduce the basic customs duty on coking coal, SS scrap, nickel to nil from the current 1 per cent plus 1.5 per cent agriculture cess since the availability of these input raw materials is very low. It has also sought the inclusion of petrol, oil, lubricants and natural gas under the purview of GST. Since these are currently outside the purview of GST, steel companies are not able to avail of any

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): The countr y’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Saturday said it has increased prices of its models by up to 4.3 per cent with immediate effect to partially offset the impact of the rise in input costs. According to Business

“The new prices are effective from today,” the auto major said in a regulatory filing. MSI sells a range of cars from Alto to S-Cross priced between Rs 3.15 lakh and Rs 12.56 lakh, respectively. The auto major has already hiked the vehicle prices three times last year by 1.4 per cent in January, 1.6 per cent in April and 1.9 per cent in September, taking the total quantum to 4.9 per cent. Last month, the company had stated that it has been forced to hike prices due to the increase in the cost of essential commodities like steel, aluminum, copper, plastic and precious metals over the last one year.

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(From p-1) Lauding the initiative, Meenakshi Lekhi said, “North East has a rich cultural heritage and is a storehouse of talent. It is one of the best examples of people living in harmony with nature. North East on Wheels is not just any expedition but a journey across the region to learn their way of life…” Minister launched, the website of North East on Wheels which marks beginning of registrations for the expedition. Out of all who register, 75 riders will be selected by a team of Senior & Experienced Bikers from different parts of the country. Speaking about their initia-

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effective from December 15, 2021. This looks like it is a signal for a start to the end of the low interest rate regime. That is because besides being a reference rate for borrowers, the base rate also works as an indicator of the direction of the overall interest rate in the economy. A rise in base rate indicates that the falling interest rate trend is finally reversing and going forward we may see a few more hikes in interest rates. Rising interest rate is good news for fixed deposit investors who have been earning one of lowest returns in the last two decades. Banks are slowly beginning to increase FD rates now. HDFC Bank has increased interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) for select tenors.

sons with comorbidity would continue. District Immunization officer, Dr Rebecca informed that as on January 13, around 27% eligible teens in the age group of 15 to 18 years have been inoculated against Covid-19. Overall percentage for persons above 18 years was 131% (1st dose) 100% (2nd dose). A total of 5,15 769 vaccination doses have been administered so far, she informed. Meanwhile, it was also informed that Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization would be administered on February 27, 2022.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Following closely on the heels of private sector lender, HDFC Bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a hike in fixed deposit (FD) interest rates. According the SBI website, the bank has hiked the interest rate of FDs below Rs 2 crore with a tenure of 1 year to less than 2 years by 10 basis points. These FDs will now earn 5.1% (increased from 5%), with effect from January 15, 2022. Senior citizens will earn 5.6% 5.6% (up from 5.5%), the Economic Times reported. In December 2021, SBI increased its base rate by 0.10 percent or 10 bps, according to its website. The new base rate, that is, 7.55% per annum, will be

KOLKATA, JAN 15 (PTI): Engineering Export Promotion Council of India has expressed concern that the spread of Omicron, the new variant of coronavirus, may once again disrupt the global supply chain, which could lead to a slowdown in trading activities. Exports of engineering goods registered a 38 per cent year-on-year growth in December, 2021 to USD 38.4 billion. The sustained growth momentum demonstrates the sector is well on track to grow its market share in the global trade, EEPC India chairman Mahesh Desai said in a statement on Friday. “While the order pipeline has been remarkably good, we could see some slowdown if Omicron disrupts the global supply chain. In the recent weeks, we have seen some signs of volatility and uncertainty due to the ongoing pandemic wave across the world but by putting suitable policy measures in place, the government could provide cushion to trade and business,” Desai said. He called for urgent action on part of the government to reduce soaring raw material prices and logistics costs. “We hope that in the upcoming budget, the government will take appropriate measures to reduce the cost of primary steel, copper, aluminium and other raw materials. This will be a major relief for the sector which is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises,” he said. Some policy push now would keep the industry ready to take challenges in future and set higher export targets next financial year, he added.

(From p-1) 306 active cases in Dimapur: Giving an overview of the Covid-19 situation of Dimapur district, chief medical officer Dimapur informed that from the beginning of January 2022, till date, there were 506 Covid-19 positive cases out of which eight were hospitalized with moderate symptoms. Out of 366 testing done at the airport, 306 had tested positive accounting for 64% from amongst the returnees. He also informed that contact tracing for elderly and per-

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Comments on the changes have been asked till February 15. Securities held in HTM shall be carried at cost and not require marking to market after initial recognition. AFS securities on the other hand have to be marked to market (MTM) at least on a quarterly, if not more frequent basis. Such MTM gains and losses shall be directly credited/ debited to AFS-Reserve, without routing through the profit and loss account. Securities held within the HFT sub-category shall be subject to daily MTM while other securities within FVTPL shall be marked to market at least on a quarterly, if not more frequent basis. “In order to maintain the consistency of classification and measurement, reclassification between categories shall be prohibited. At the time of transition, banks shall be allowed a one-time option to re-classify their financial instruments and adjust the gains/losses on such reclassification in their reserves,” RBI said.

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context. “The ceiling on investments in HTM as a percentage to total investments as also the ceiling on SLR securities that can be held in HTM shall be dispensed with. However, the controls for sales out of HTM (barring certain existing exemptions) shall be tightened to ensure that the basic principles and tenets for classification of securities as HTM and valuing them at cost is not invalidated,” RBI said. Debt instruments which the bank intends to either hold till maturity or sell before maturity shall be eligible for avialable for sale (AFS). Banks shall also have the irrevocable option to classify equity investments at initial recognition under AFS. “FVTPL is the residual category i.e. all investments that do not qualify for inclusion in HTM or AFS shall be categorised

as FVTPL. Illustratively, investments in Securitisation Receipts (SRs), mutual funds, alternate investment funds, equity shares (excluding certain exceptions), derivatives (including those undertaken for hedging), etc. which do not have any contractually specified periodic cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on principal outstanding (‘SPPI criterion’) shall be classified as FVTPL,” RBI said. The paper proposes that all investments and derivatives be valued at fair value on initial recognition. Where the acquisition cost is not the same as the fair value and the security is not quoted and cannot be priced using market-based inputs, the loss, if any shall be immediately recognised while the gains shall be deferred. The RBI has proposed that the revised framework with effect from April 1, 2023 with banks being allowed to make the transitional adjustments based on the MTM position as at that date in the balance of ‘Reserves and Surplus’.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new investment category called Fair Value through Profit and Loss Account (FVTPL) for banks as part of a overhaul of classification, valuation and operations of banks’ investment portfolios. In a discussion paper RBI said banks’ held for trading (HFT) portfolio will be housed within the nee FVTPL category. According to Economic Times reports, debt instruments with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity with the intent of holding till maturity shall be classified under held to maturity (HTM). Non-SLR securities such as corporate bonds will henceforth not be permitted to be held in HTM. Bank investments in equity shares of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures shall also be carried at cost under HTM. RBI said the discussion paper proposes align the prudential framework with global standards, while retaining some elements considering the domestic

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Headed to disaster? US, Russia harden stances

Joe Biden wants to be seen as backing down before either domestic or foreign audiences. The refusal thus far by each side to climb down from what the other regards as unrealistic and maximalist demands has left the prospects for diplomacy in limbo, with the U.S. and its allies accusing Russia of stoking tensions for no legitimate reason and the Russians complaining again that the Americans are the aggressors. Some believe the situation will have to become even more dire before the impasse can be broken. “The gap in perceptions is so broad that a new and dangerous escalation could be necessary to make the parties open up their imagination and search for agreements,” Fyodor Lukyanov, the head of the Moscow-based Council for Foreign and Defense

‘Partygate’ pressure builds on Boris Johnson’s leadership LONDON, JAN 15 (PTI): The UK Opposition is leading the charge to pile pressure on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday as a picture of a boozy culture at the heart of Downing Street emerges, with new reports of so-called “wine-time Fridays” by staff during the COVID-19 lockdown. Opposition Labour Party Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, used a major speech to say the so-called “partygate” scandal shows that Johnson is guilty of “deceit and deception” and unable to lead the country. Starmer’s latest salvo comes as a poll for the ‘The Times’ found that seven out of 10 British voters think Johnson has not been honest about his account of attending a lockdown breaking party in Downing Street. The YouGov survey found that 70 per cent of voters, including over half of those who voted for Conservative in the 2019 election, did not believe Johnson’s account to the Commons. Eight out of 10 said they did not think the gathering, as described by the prime minister in Parliament earlier this week as a work event, was accept-

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able under lockdown rules. “We are witnessing the broken spectacle of a prime minister mired in deceit and deception, unable to lead,” Starmer said in an address to the Fabian Society conference. Besides the Opposition raising the pitch of its attacks on the UK PM, Johnson is said to have gone into hiding this weekend amid a near-mutiny from many of his own members of Parliament and activists. ‘Sky News’ says there are reports that he is plotting a fightback to save his premiership, which he is calling “Operation Save Big Dog”. Meanwhile, the ‘Daily Mirror’ claims Johnson encouraged his aides to “let off steam” despite being banned from socialising in big groups under his own lockdown rules at the peak of the pandemic.

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6 people shot outside Oregon concert in US EUGENE (US), JAN 15 (AP): Six people were shot during a concert at an event hall in Oregon on Friday night, and the suspected shooter was not yet in custody, police said. Officers responded to the WOW Hall in Eugene after reports of a shooting around 9:30 pm, police said in a statement. “What law enforcement found when they came on scene is what you would exactly expect when six people just got shot,” Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said at a news conference. “People are just trying to get out of here, their friends are on the ground, they’re trying to help.” Six people were taken to the hospital, and at least one of them was in critical condition, Skinner said. The extent of the other injuries was not immediately clear. The shooting happened in a back parking lot outside the venue, police and WOW Hall leaders said. A concert featuring Lil Bean & Zay Bang, and other artists, was being held at the hall at the time. Police said no suspect was in custody. Skinner described “chaos” when officers arrived, and said investigators had not received much information from possible witnesses.

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sile defences in the region amid pandemic-related border closures and a freeze in nuclear diplomacy with the United States. S o m e ex p e r t s s ay North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is going back to a tried-and-true technique of pressuring the United States and neighbours with missile launches and outrageous threats before offering ne-

gotiations meant to extract concessions. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Friday’s exercise was aimed at checking the alert posture of its army’s rail-borne missile regiment. The troops swiftly moved to the launch site after receiving the missile-test order on short notice and fired two “tactical guided”

BEIJING, JAN 15 (PTI): Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater efforts to safeguard national political security and social stability as he gears up for an unprecedented third term in power this year. In an instruction to the political and legal work committee of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi said efforts should be made to ensure fair access to justice for every individual, the staterun Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. Calling on the political and legal work front to uphold the absolute leadership of the CPC and draw wisdom and strength from the party’s century-long struggle, Xi urged party officials to promote the ability to forestall and defuse major risks and improve law enforcement and judicial policies and measures. He also stressed on deepening the comprehensive reform of political and legal work and consolidating the achievement made in the education campaign of officers of the front. Party committees at all levels should study and resolve the prominent issues that restrain political and legal work in a timely manner and support political and legal organs to perform their duties in accordance with laws, Xi noted in the instruction. Efforts should be made

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to provide a strong guarantee for advancing the ‘Peaceful China’ initiative and promoting the rule of law at a higher level, thus welcoming the 20th CPC National Congress with solid actions, he said. The second five-year term of 68-year-old Xi as the CPC General Secretary, the central authority of power, will end this year. He is widely expected to continue in the post for an unprecedented third term and perhaps for life after the once-in-five-year CPC Congress, scheduled to be held in the middle of this year, and re-appointed as president and head of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC). All his predecessors, including Hu Jintao who handed over the reins to Xi in 2012, retired after

two terms in power as a widely-followed convention to encourage the new and collective leadership of the party. A major constitutional amendment in 2018 removed the two-term limit for president to enable Xi to continue in the post. Decks for Xi’s continuation as CPC General Secretary were cleared at the last year’s meeting of the party’s Plenum, a powerful conclave of the party, for his continuation in power, perhaps for life. Politically, the meeting is regarded as significant for Xi, who in the last nine years of his tenure in power, has emerged as the most powerful leader after party founder Mao Zedong. He was also made core leader of the party in 2016, a status enjoyed by Mao.

Volcano erupts near Tonga, islanders rush to escape waves

WELLINGTON, JAN 15 (AP): An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. There were no immediate reports of injuries or the extent of the damage as communications with the small nation remained problematic. Video posted to social media showed large waves washing ashore in coastal areas, swirling around homes and buildings. New Zealand’s military said it was monitoring the situation and remained on standby, ready to assist if asked. Satellite images

A volcano erupts near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.

showed a huge eruption, a plume of ash, steam and gas captured from the space rising like a mushroom above the blue Pacific waters. The Tonga Meteoro-

logical Services said a tsunami warning was in effect for all of the archipelago, and data from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre showed waves of 80 cm (2.6

CDC encourages more Americans to consider wearing N95 masks

NEW YORK, JAN 15 (AP): US health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by health-care workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Those kinds of masks are considered better at filtering the air. But they were in short supply previously, and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of-

N Korea says it test launched missiles from train SEOUL, JAN 15 (AP): North Korea on Saturday said it test-launched ballistic missiles from a train in what was seen as an apparent retaliation against fresh sanctions imposed by the Biden administration. The re por t by the North state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected the North firing two missiles into the sea in its third weapons launch this month. The launch came hours after Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement berating the United States for imposing new sanctions over the North’s previous tests and warned of stronger and more explicit action if Washington maintains its “confrontational stance.” North Korea in recent months has been ramping up tests of new missiles designed to overwhelm mis-

away from Russia’s main demands, adding that Moscow will focus on NATO non-expansion. And he insisted that it’s the U.S. that’s formulating the position in talks while other allies just march on its orders. “To be frank, everyone understands that the prospect for reaching a deal depends on the U.S.,” Lavrov said. He said whatever the U.S. says about the need to consult allies in negotiations “are just excuses and attempts to drag the process out.” Thus, the stalemate. The West’s approach has been to have “as much diplomatic effort as possible to de-escalate,” said Andrew Weiss, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research in Washington and Moscow on Russia and Eurasia. “The problem we’ve got is that the Russians mean business, and they’ve shown us in a bunch of cases, in 2014, in 2008, that they’re prepared to go to war to get these things, and we’re not,” he said. “And that’s the challenge.” The tough and uncompromising Russian positions have led some to believe that Moscow will only up the ante after receiving what all sides expect will be formal, written refusals from the U.S. and NATO to accede to its demands.

missiles that accurately struck a sea target, the report said. The North’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper published photos of what appeared to be two different missiles soaring above from rail cars engulfed in smoke. Cheong Seong-Chang, an analyst at the private Sejong Institute in South Korea, said the North likely staged a launch that hadn’t been previously planned to demonstrate its opposition toward US sanctions. The missiles fired from rail cars appeared to be a solid-fuel short-range weapon the North has apparently modelled after Russia’s Iskander mobile ballistic system. First tested in 2019, the missile is designed to be maneuverable and fly at low altitudes, which potentially improve their chances of evading and defeating missile systems.

ficials had said they should be prioritised for health care workers. In updated guidance posted late Friday afternoon, CDC officials removed concerns related to supply shortages and more clearly said that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most protection. However, agency officials noted some masks

are harder to tolerate than others, and urged people to choose good-fitting masks that they will wear consistently. “Our main message continues to be that any mask is better than no mask,” Kristen Nordlund, a CDC spokeswoman, said in a statement. The CDC has evolved its mask guidance throughout the pandemic.

OFFICE OF THE OLD RIPHYIM STUDENTS' UNION WOKHA DISTRICT INFORMS This is to inform all concerned that ORSU executives, will have fasting and prayer program on Sunday, the 23rd of January 2022, from 6 AM to 12 noon at its Union office, in regard to the forthcoming Platinum Jubilee celebrations in December 2022. Therefore, all students residing both within and outside the village are requested to observe the day of prayer and fasting at their respective places. Sd/Renlamo Patton President, ORSU

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Asangma Students’ Union would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Miss Matsunginla Imsong for being appointed as the Deputy Speaker of Dimapur Naga Students’ Union for the tenure 2021-2023. Further, the union wishes greater success in all her future endeavour. Moalong Lemtur President, AST

feet) had been detected. Authorities in the nearby island nations of Fiji and Samoa also issued warnings, telling people to avoid the shoreline due to strong currents and dangerous waves. The Japan Meteorological Agency said there may be a slight swelling of the water along the Japanese coasts, but it is not expected to cause any damage. The Islands Business news site reported that a convoy of police and military troops evacuated Tonga’s King Tupou VI from his palace near the shore. He was among the many residents who headed for higher ground. The explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga

Ha’apai volcano was the latest in a series of spectacular eruptions. A Twitter user identified as Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau posted video showing waves crashing ashore. “Can literally hear the volcano eruption, sounds pretty violent,” he wrote, adding in a later post: “Raining ash and tiny pebbles, darkness blanketing the sky.” Earlier, the Matangi Tonga news site reported that scientists observed massive explosions, thunder and lightning near the volcano after it started erupting early Friday. Satellite images showed a 5-km (3 mile) -wide plume rising into the air to about 20 km (12 miles).

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he’s ready to play chicken with the threat of massive military force to bring that about and he’s certainly gotten everyone’s attention, but he hasn’t changed anyone’s views,” Rathke said. U.S. officials from Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan to chief negotiator Wendy Sherman have said it is Russia that faces a “stark choice.” De-escalate or face punishing sanctions and the opposite of what it wants: an increased NATO presence in Eastern Europe and a more well-armed Ukraine. Yet in Russia, officials say the shoe is on the other foot. They have cast their demands as an “absolute imperative” and have argued that the Western failure to meet them makes talks on other issues irrelevant. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that Russia had vainly tried for years to persuade the U.S. and its allies to engage in talks on the non-deployment of intermediate-range missiles to Europe, limits on war games and rules to avoid dangerously close encounters between Russian and allied warships and aircraft until the U.S. and NATO expressed willingness to discuss those issues this week. He attributed the change in approach to a U.S. desire to shift attention

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The Yimparasa Baptist Church expresses our heartfelt gratitude to all the church members, individuals, families, well wishers, churches and organizations who extended their help physically, financially, spiritually and in kinds during the 75th Platinum Jubilee held on 14-15 December 2021. We can never repay you for all your services but can only pray to the Almighty to bless you all abundantly. We convey our sincere gratitude to: 1. Shri. Mhonlumo Kikon, Hon'ble MLA & Advisor. IT, Science & Technology, NRE GoN. 2. Shri Orenthung Lotha - Deputy Commissioner Wokha. 3. Shri Jacob Yanthan - Joint Director Agri. Kohima, Nagaland. 4. Rev. Dr. L. Tsanso - Executive Secretary LBCA. 5. Rev. Mhathung Yanthan - Missionary at Large KLBC. 6. Rev. N. Longshi Lotha - Pastor Bhandari Town Baptist Church. 7. Rev. Ezanbemo Odyuo - Pastor Lakhuti Baptist Church 8. Mr. N. Daniel Lotha - L.L.R Evangelist L.B.C.A 9. Rev R. P. Murry - Home Evangelist DLBC 10. Rev. Mhothung Yanthan - Pastor Yimpang Baptist Church 11. Rev. M. Nzeo Yanthan - Pastor Tssori New Baptist Church 12. Rev Kaifa Ezung - Director AEFNEI Dimapur 13. Mr. Thungchibemo Mozhui - Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Phek 14. Serika Baptist Church 15. Bhandari Town Baptist Church 16. Bhandari Village Baptist Church 17. Lotha Baptist Church Phek 18. Yimpang Baptist Church 19. Lio Longchum Baptist Church 20. Kohima Lotha Baptist Church 21. Yimza Baptist Church 22. Staff of G.M.S Yimparasa 23. Mr. & Mrs. C. Khumbemo Tsanglao 24. Mr. & Mrs. Chenithung Kithan 25. Mr. & Mrs. Myingthungo Mozhui 26. Mr. & Mrs. Talisunep Jamir 27. Mr. & Mrs. Jena Humtsoe 28. Mr. Mhabemo Yanthan 29. Mrs. Sarah Ritse Yanthan 30. Mr. & Mrs. James Yanthan 31. Mr. & Mrs. K. Libanthung Lotha 32. Vision Graphic Dimapur. 33. Mr. Zuchanthung Yanthan, Asst. Pastor BTBE 34. Mr. Thunglanbemo Ezung, Missionary at Large, Dimapur We express our sincere apology to all the donors and well wishers whose name we could not mention here. We once again pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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WASHINGTON, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): The failure of last week’s highstakes diplomatic meetings to resolve escalating tensions over Ukraine has put Russia, the United States and its European allies in uncharted post-Cold War territory, posing significant challenges for the main players to avoid an outright and potentially disastrous confrontation. Unlike previous disagreements that have arisen since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the current Ukraine crisis and seemingly insurmountable differences between Washington and Moscow carry real risks of debilitating economic warfare and military conflict that are exacerbated by the dangers of miscalculation and overreaction. For the U.S. and its NATO and other European allies, nothing less than a vast pullback of the roughly 100,000 Russian troops now deployed near the Ukrainian border will prove that Russian President Vladimir Putin has any intention of negotiating in good faith. For the Russians, the West’s absolute refusal to consider a ban on NATO expansion and the withdrawal of troops from Eastern Europe is proof of its perfidy. Potential concessions are complicated by the fact neither Putin nor President

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No trace of life in meteorite from Mars: Study Kamjila crowned Miss Chang 2022

4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported Thursday. In 1996, a NASAled team announced that organic compounds in the rock appeared to have been left by living creatures. Other scientists were skeptical and researchers chipped away at that premise over the decades, most recently by a team led by the Carnegie Institution for Science’s Andrew Steele. Tiny samples from the meteorite show the carbon-rich compounds are actually the result of water — most likely salty, or briny, water — flowing over the rock for a prolonged period, Steele said. The findings appear in the journal Science. During Mars’ wet and early past, at least two impacts occurred near the rock, heating the planet’s

The meteorite labeled ALH84001 is held in the hand of a scientist at a Johnson Space Center lab in Houston, Aug. 7, 1996.

surrounding surface, before a third impact bounced it off the red planet and into space millions of years ago. The 4-pound (2-kilogram) rock was found in Antarctica in 1984.

Groundwater moving through the cracks in the rock, while it was still on Mars, formed the tiny globs of carbon that are present, according to the researchers. The same thing can

happen on Earth and could help explain the presence of methane in Mars’ atmosphere, they said. But two scientists who took part in the original study took issue with these latest findings, calling them “disappointing.” In a shared email, they said they stand by their 1996 observations. “While the data presented incrementally adds to our knowledge of (the meteorite), the interpretation is hardly novel, nor is it supported by the research,” wrote Kathie ThomasKeprta and Simon Clemett, astromaterial researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “Unsupported speculation does nothing to resolve the conundrum surrounding the origin of organic matter” in the meteorite, they added. According to Steele, advances in technology made his team’s new findings possible. He commended the measurements by the origi-

nal researchers and noted that their life-claiming hypothesis “was a reasonable interpretation” at the time. He said he and his team — which includes NASA, German and British scientists — took care to present their results “for what they are, which is a very exciting discovery about Mars and not a study to disprove” the original premise. This finding “is huge for our understanding of how life started on this planet and helps refine the techniques we need to find life elsewhere on Mars, or Enceladus and Europa,” Steele said in an email, referring to Saturn and Jupiter’s moons with subsurface oceans. The only way to prove whether Mars ever had or still has microbial life, according to Steele, is to bring samples to Earth for analysis. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover already has collected six samples for return to Earth in a decade or so; three dozen samples are desired.

amjila was crowned Miss Chang 2022 at an event organized as a part of Poanglum Mini Hornbill celebration on the the theme “Moshikbu Sao”. Thontinaro and Kebonaro won the first and second runners-up respectively. The special guest of the event was Advocate, Antimang. A total of 12 beauty contestants participated in the competition. The subtitle winners included Hanglenchila (Miss Ethnic), Thontinaro (Miss p h o t o ge n i c ) , S u n g m o Mansa (Miss Talented), Sentinaro (Miss Congeniality) and Hanglenchila (Miss Ramp walk). Indigenous games competition was also conducted at Thimlak Farm, where indigenous Angling and Bamboo Rafting were held with deputy director, Fisheries & Aquatic, Dr. Rongsenkumzuk as the special guest. The winners of the indigenous angling were N. Chuba (biggest catch), P.S. Choba (highest catch)

Miss Chang 2022 Kamjila (C) flanked by first runner-up and second runner-up.

and Dowelynn Senti Easter (first bite). In Bamboo Rafting (doubles), Chongma and Chabou emerged as winners while Chaang and Chongshen finished second and the third position to Peter and I. Toshi. (Thungti, IA Tuensang) 5th Day of Poanglum Mini Hornbill: Youth Cultural Tapestry was organized on the fifth day of Poanglum Mini Hor nbill celebration at parade

ground Tuensang on January 15, 2022 with ENPO president Tsapikyu Sangtam as the special guest. At the programme, Chendang Students Union gave the prelude, Logdrum beating show by Sangtak Students’ Union, Chishok Lamshok song by CCSU advisor Naset Yemjong and story of legends by Ngangpong Students Union and keynote address was given by CCSU president Pongso.

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TaFMA advisor Theja Meru speak at the Phomli Open Beat Contest-II 2022.

hom Students’ Conference (PSC) organized Phomli Open Beat Contest-II 2022 as

part of its 69th general conThe contest was powference held on the theme ered by Task Force for Mu“Sember Ad Meliora” from sic & Arts (TaFMA) and January 10-14, 2022. graced by TaFMA advisor

Denzel Washington’s surprising admission about new ‘Macbeth’ role

enzel Washington comes across like the consummate Shakespeare disciple. He played Othello in college, first gained notice in an offBroadway performance of Coriolanus, starred as Richard III at the Public Theater in 1990, co-starred in Kenneth Branagh’s 1993 film adaption Much Ado About Nothing and headlined Julius Caesar on Broadway in 2005. Now he’s on the brink of landing a ninth Oscar nomination for taking on one of the Bard’s most tragic figures, the lead in Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. The 67-year-old actor made a surprising admission, however, in a new interview with Yahoo Entertainment. “I’ve never seen anybody else’s Macbeth,” said Washington (watch above), who’s landing

raves for his singular, let’s call it Denzellian twist on the general convinced he’s destined to take the Scottish throne. “I’d never seen it before. I’d never seen the play. … There was one movie [he likely means 2015’s Macbeth with Michael Fassbender]. I saw a little bit of that. So I didn’t have a preconceived notion of what it should be, which is the way I prefer it, actually. “I wouldn’t want to see other interpretations because then you start thinking about what you wouldn’t do,

he continues. “You’re starting off in it with a negative. ... It messes up your whole game.” The Tragedy of Macbeth also stars Frances McDormand, Corey Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Harry Melling, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Kathryn Hunter, Moses Ingram and Sean Patrick Thomas — an multicultural ensemble that Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, In the Heights) points out is the most diverse he has seen a Shakespeare performance.

Theja Meru as the special guest. The contest witnessed Version2 as guest band and special appearance by BuOO-li Fusion band. Adams Family band (Tangha Students Union) was adjudged as the winner while The Bohemians (Yaongyimchen Students Union) and Dream Project (Hukphang Students Union) bagged 1st and 2nd runner- up respectively. Individual winners included Best VocalistTsuknung (The Bohemians); Best Guitarist- Shahly (Adams Family); Best Bassist- Bauman (Dream Project); Best Drummer- Metjei (Adams Family) and Best Keyboardist- Honmoi (The Bohemians).

lmost a month after investigators obtained a search warrant to seize Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s phone with regards to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the sets of ‘Rust’, the actor surrendered his device to law enforcement authorities in Suffolk County, New York. They will download the data and provide relevant material to Santa Fe County (New Mexico) Sheriff ’s Office, Juan Rios, a sheriff ’s spokesman told ‘Variety’. The device in question will help the sheriff ’s office seek information that will be necessary to piece together a timeline leading up to

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ to resume filming next week with Letitia

roduction on ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is restarting after star Letitia Wright recovered from injuries she sustained last year. Shooting resumes in Atlanta next week for a four-week shoot. Wright plays Shuri, the sister of King T’Challa, who provides the Black Panther and his allies with state-of-the-art Wakandan technology. Late last summer, Wright injured herself performing a stunt on location in Boston. The production shot as much as they could without her and shut down in November to give the star time to recover. At the time of Wright’s injury, the studio said the injury wouldn’t impact the production schedule. “Letitia has been recovering in London since

the October 21 incident, when Baldwin (allegedly unaware) fired a live round during the set-up for a scene from ‘Rust’, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Aaron Dyer, who is Baldwin’s civil attorney, said in a statement quoted by ‘Variety’: “Alec voluntarily provided his phone to the authorities this morning so that they can finish their investigation. But this matter isn’t about his phone, and there are no answers on his phone.” He added: “Alec did nothing wrong. It is clear that he was told it was a cold gun, and was following instructions when this tragic accident occurred.

The real question that needs to be answered is how live rounds got on the set in the first place.” The investigators from Santa Fe had asked Baldwin to surrender his phone voluntarily, but his attorney advised them to get a warrant, according to the search warrant affidavit. The New Mexico prosecutor’s office subsequently got involved in negotiations

Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Georgia

T September from injuries sustained on the set of Black Panther 2 and is looking forward to returning to work early 2022,” a representative for Wright said a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “Letitia kindly asks that you keep her in your prayers.” Wright will return along with fellow “Black Panther” stars Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba and Angela Bassett.

with Baldwin’s attorney to obtain the phone after the warrant was issued on December 16. Baldwin, who was told that the gun contained only dummy rounds, has said that he does not expect to face charges in the case. Prosecutors, however, have repeatedly said they have not ruled out charges against anyone. (IANS)

iffany Haddish was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Georgia early Friday mor ning, PEOPLE has confirmed. The 42-year-old comedian was arrested by Peachtree City police officers for a suspected DUI and improper stopping on a roadway, authorities tell PEOPLE. According to police, officers received a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. about a driver who had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel on Highway 74. While en route, officers located a car that matched the description from the 911 call and conducted a traffic stop. “Subsequent investigation led to Ms. Tiffany Haddish being arrested for Driving Under the Influence,” police told PEOPLE. “She was transported to the Fayette County Jail

without incident.” TMZ was first to report the news of Haddish’s arrest. The outlet reports that Haddish posted a bond and left jail at about 6:30 a.m. Authorities alleged to TMZ that the actress had been smoking marijuana. Repre-

sentatives for Haddish did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. This comes as the Girls Trip actress has experienced a difficult last few weeks with four deaths in her personal life: her grandmother (who raised her), her pet dog, and close friends Bob Saget and Carl Craig. Speaking with Extra in an interview published Friday, Haddish added that she is “just sad because I’ve had some losses.”

Ocean heat hit record high in 2021 as Earth warms, says NOAA

arth had one of its warmest years on record last year, continuing an alarmingly steady trend where each of the past four decades has ranked hotter than the one before it, government science agencies announced Thursday. The global average surface temperature in 2021 was the sixth-highest in recorded history, coming in 1.51 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 20th century average, according to officials at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The newly announced figures are based on independent analyses done yearly by both agencies. K Y M C

The report’s findings are an important indicator of the planet’s long-term health and provide a gauge of how Earth’s climate has changed from year to year since record-keeping began in 1880. NASA said global average surface temperatures last year tied with 2018 as the sixth-warmest on record, but noted that the past eight years have collectively been the warmest years in recorded history. “Science leaves no room for doubt: Climate change is the existential threat of our time,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a statement. Ocean heat content, which is a measure of the amount of heat stored in the up-

per levels of the ocean, hit a record high in 2021, according to the NOAA report. Russell Vose, chief of climate monitoring at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, said the warmth of the world’s oceans last year was “the highest since records began six decades ago.” “The point is, the oceans are storing a heck of a lot of heat,” he added. Though oceans naturally absorb and store heat, the pace of ocean warming is a concern because increasing temperatures in these bodies of water can contribute to ocean acidification, sea-level rise and extreme weather.

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Man City extend Premier League lead De Bruyne fires Man City 13 points clear of Chelsea

MANCHESTER, JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Manchester City took another huge step towards retaining the Premier League title as one moment of inspiration from Kevin De Bruyne saw off Chelsea 1-0 to open up a 13-point lead at the top of the table. A game of few chances was brought to life by the Belgian 20 minutes from time as he curled home the only goal from outside the box to seal a 12th consecutive league win for the champions. Chelsea got the better of Pep Guardiola’s men in last season’s Champions League final, but securing their place in Europe’s top club competition next season now looks like the height of their ambitions for the rest of the Premier League season. The Blues remain second but have won just one of their last six league games. Four of the five meet-

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester Jan. 15, 2022.

ings between the sides since Thomas Tuchel took charge of Chelsea have been won by a single goal and another cagey encounter ensued. City dominated possession but struggled to open up a makeshift Chelsea defence featuring secondchoice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and Malang Sarr on just his second Premier League appearance. Indeed City’s one clear chance before the break came from a Chelsea mistake. Mateo Kovacic’s pass

deflected off De Bruyne into the path of Jack Grealish, but the most expensive English player of all-time missed the chance to mark his biggest moment yet as a City player as his shot was turned behind by Arrizabalaga. Chelsea’s own record signing Romelu Lukaku has had a similar underwhelming impact to Grealish. The Belgian started for the fourth consecutive game since being dropped for a crucial clash against Liver-

pool earlier in the month for voicing his unhappiness at Stamford Bridge to Italian media. Lukaku also had a huge chance to silence his critics early in the second half when he was picked out by Kovacic, but Ederson raced from his goal and made a fine save to low to his right. Chelsea’s title challenge has faltered since losing the threat of wing-backs Ben Chilwell and Reece James to long-term injuries. Chilwell’s understudy

Football, volleyball coaching camp ends

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TVYSO officials with the participants and trainers.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 5 (NPN): A week-long football and volleyball coaching camp, organised by the Tuophema village youth & sports organization (TVYSO), concluded at Tuophema village local ground on January 15, 2022. A total of 73 football and volleyball enthusiasts, including nine female participants from the village were trained during the camp, which began on January 10. The football players were trained by All India Football Federation (AIFF) D licensed coaches

namely Zakietuolie Khrodi and Thejaneilhou Mere. Kohima district volleyball association (KDVA) secretary Mhalevile Kere trained the volleyball coaching camp participants. During a short valedictory program, Vikeduo Seyie, President TVYSO acknowledged the Nagaland Football Coaches Association led by it’s president Roko Angami and the Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) led by it’s president Visasielie Suohu, for administering the camp. He informed that the camp was a “grand suc-

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cess” as the local youth has largely benefited through the camp. The camp came to a conclusion after TVYSO press secretary and team coach for Tuophema village Neingutuo Rio announced that 34 participants have been selected to represent the village in the forthcoming 30th Northern Angami Sports Association Group-D (NASA-D) sports meet, scheduled on January 18-22. Out of the total participants, 18 football players and 16 volleyball players made it to the list.

PUNE, JAN 15 (IANS): Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia’s only ATP Tour tournament, is all set to make a return at Balewadi Stadium, here with its 4th edition and will be played from January 31 to February 6. The prestigious tournament, owned by IMG and operated by RISE Worldwide in India, organised by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association, which couldn’t take place last year due to COVID-19 Pandemic, is one of the oldest tournaments in Indian sporting history. The singles main draw of Tata Open Maharashtra 2022 will begin from February 1 while the qualifying round will be played on January 30 and 31. Like previous seasons, this year’s edition too promises a week packed with exciting tennis action in the presence of some of the most prominent names from the tennis world. With players from across the world fighting for the prestigious title, here are the top 5 singles players to look out for at the upcoming edition.

Marcos Alonso was given a torrid time by Raheem Sterling, but the England international lacked the finishing touch as he pulled a shot just wide after jinking past the Spaniard. A top-of-the-table clash lacked the accompanying atmosphere for most of the match at a subdued Etihad. However, the crowd were brought to their feet by the game’s outstanding moment as De Bruyne delivered what could be the knock out blow in the title race. He held off the challenge of N’Golo Kante to spin onto Joao Cancelo’s pass before picking out the bottom left-hand corner of Arrizabalaga’s net. Chelsea were unable to offer any response as they chased City shadows and could have lost by a more comprehensive scoreline. Phil Foden shot over from Sterling’s cut-back, but one goal was all they needed to tighten their grip on a fourth league title in five years. MATCH RESULTS Newcastle 1-1 Watford Norwich 2-1 Everton Wolves 3-1 Southampton

Vekutho Soho is PWA 45th wrestling meet champion

Winners with valedictory guest Heipeiding Ilunglang, match officials and others.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 5 (NPN): Vekutho Soho emerged as the champion of 45th wrestling meet 2022 of Phek Wrestling Association (PWA), which took place Saturday at Phek village coinciding with Sukrunye festival. Raleve Chizo, Kuluvezo Soho, and Shedekho Hoshi, bagged 2nd, 3rd and 4th position respectively. Thupumutu Chizo bagged the champion title Under 16 years category. Mutsihu Hoshi, Nutsove Venuh and Muguto Chizo stood 2nd, 3rd and 4th position respectively. Top four winners in senior category along with Surhoneyi Soho, Basayi

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A Winter Olympic emblem is seen in Chongli, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, January 12, 2022.

Here’s how the Games will work. Do athletes have to be vaccinated? Yes, athletes and other participants including team staff and news media need to be fully vaccinated to be allowed in the designated Olympic areas without completing a 21-day quarantine. Those areas will consist of the Olympic Village, game venues, other select spots and dedicated transport. Upon arrival at the airport in Beijing, participants will have their temperatures taken and be tested with throat and nasal swabs.

An Olympics official who recently arrived on site said at a press briefing the process took him 45 minutes, though organizers note times might vary. A bus will then take people to their designated lodging, where they’ll wait up to six hours for test results to clear them to move about in approved areas. Restrictions on movement within that “closed loop” are intended to seal off any potential contact between Olympic participants and the local population. Throat swabs for testing will be required daily for all par-

ticipants. What happens if an athlete tests positive?: In Tokyo, organizers say 33 athletes tested positive during the Games. Of those, 22 were withdrawn from from competition. Even with the tightened precautions in Beijing, experts say some positive tests are likely, especially with omicron in play. Will there be fans?: Spectators from overseas won’t be allowed. As for local fans, Beijing organizers say they’re finalizing rules for their attendance. It’s not clear how the recent outbreaks around China will factor into the decisions. But organizers of the Tokyo Games had also planned to allow some domestic fans, before scrapping the idea because a surge in local cases. The result was surreal scenes of athletes competing in empty stadiums. Even if some fans are allowed in Beijing, their presence will be muted. Everyone is being asked to clap instead of shouting or singing, as had been the plan in Tokyo. Can it work?: Despite the omicron-fueled surge hitting many parts of the world including China, organizers may still be able to pull off the Olympics without as much disruption as some fear.

training would ultimately become one’s strength tomorrow. Heipeiding Ilunglang, BDO Phek graced the valedictory function and gave away prize to the winners. PWA president Thuputhiyi Venuh delivered presidential address while welcome address was delivered by Phek Village Council chairman Kuzhoniecho Keyho. PWA technical secretary Chotha Soho administered oath to the wrestlers. Kudezo Vero and Phizhoto Venuh chaired the inaugural and closing function respectively while vote of thanks was proposed by PWA vice president Vepichi Keyho.

Kriechmayr wins Switzerland’s classic downhill

Vincent Kriechmayr of Austria in action at the Alpine Skiing FIS Ski World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, Jan. 15.

WENGEN (SWITZERLAND), JAN 15 (AGENCIES): It is never easy for Switzerland to watch an Austrian downhiller win its signature ski race that is part of the Alpine nation’s culture. It was even harder to take Saturday as Vincent Kriechmayr won the classic Lauberhorn race that Swiss team officials said this week

he should not have been allowed to start. Kriechmayr’s victory in a sun-splashed World Cup downhill beside the Eiger mountain came despite missing midweek training runs that are typically mandatory in skiing’s marquee event. He had been kept in quarantine in Austria after testing positive for COVID-19. He had arrived in Wen-

Clap, don’t chant: China aims for ‘Zero COVID’ Olympics Ludwig wins World Cup luge BEIJING, JAN 15 (AP): Athletes will need to be vaccinated — or face a long quarantine — take tests daily and wear masks when not competing or training. Clapping is OK to cheer on teammates, not chanting. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be sent into isolation and unable to compete until cleared for discharge. Welcome to the Beijing Olympics, where strict containment measures will aim to create a virus-proof “bubble” for thousands of international visitors at a time when omicron is fueling infections globally. The prevention protocols will be similar to those at the Tokyo Games this summer, but much tighter. That won’t be a stretch in Beijing, with China having maintained a “Zero COVID” policy since early in the pandemic. Still, China’s ability to stick to its zero-tolerance approach nationally is already being tested by the highly transmissible omicron variant, which is more contagious than earlier variants of the virus and better able to evade protection from vaccines. With just weeks to go before the Feb. 4 start of the Games, more than 20 million people in six cities are under lockdown after recent outbreaks.

Keyho, Vekuhu Rhakho, Beduhu, Haseo Venuh and Tave Keyho would represent PWA at the forthcoming Phek Area Wrestling Association (PAWA) wrestling meet 2022. Further, top four wrestlers Under 16 years category would represent PWA at the forthcoming PAWA wrestling meet 2022. Earlier, gracing the meet as the special guest, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, stated that to become a good sportsman one needed to go through a certain process of well discipline and dedicated training, which he said was not easy. However, he said that the pain one feels today during the process of

race, clinches season title

Johannes Ludwig from Germany cheers at the finish line of the men’s single-seater event in Oberhof, Jan.15, 2022.

OBERHOF (GERMANY), JAN 15 (AGENCIES): Johannes Ludwig of Germany clinched his first World Cup men’s overall season championship Saturday, becoming the fourth different slider to win the crown in the last four seasons. Ludwig won the nextto-last race of the season to lead a German sweep of the medals, with Max Langenhan second and Felix Loch third. Austria took the next four spots, led by Nico Gleirscher in fourth and Wolfgang Kindl in fifth. But that wasn’t enough to keep Kindl in the title chase, and he wound up falling 146 points behind Ludwig with one race —

and a maximum of 100 points — remaining. Ludwig’s season title means this is the first time there have been four different World Cup champions in the four seasons between Olympic races. Semen Pavlichenko of Russia won in 2018-19, Roman Repilov of Russia won in 2019-20 and Loch won the title last season. “The importance of the overall World Cup is very, very high,” Ludwig said. “I never had the title in my career.” Tucker West led the Americans with a 19thplace finish. Chris Mazdzer was 21st and Jonny Gustafson was 24th. All three have already qualified for next month’s Beijing Games.

gen late Wednesday, after the two training runs, but was cleared by race officials who insisted Kriechmayr — the reigning world champion in downhill — had not been given special treatment under International Ski Federation (FIS) rules. “For me, it’s not important what the Swiss team is saying. For me, it’s important what the athletes are

saying,” said Kriechmayr, who asked his biggest rivals for approval, including Beat Feuz and Marco Odermatt of Switzerland. “They think it’s a good decision for the athletes. That’s the only important thing for me,” he told The Associated Press. In a fur ther twist, Kriechmayr’s winning run denied Swiss favorite Feuz a record fourth win in the storied race that has been a World Cup fixture since the circuit started 55 years ago. The Lauberhorn race was first run in 1930. The Austrian winner finished 0.34 seconds ahead of runner-up Feuz in the longest race on the World Cup circuit he also won three years ago. The key to victory this time was Kriechmayr’s flawless run through the slower, twisting middle section of the tiring 4.27 kilometer (2 2/3-mile) course. Kriechmayr’s winning time at just over 2 minutes, 26 seconds was 0.44 faster than third-placed Dominik Paris of Italy, who now leads the season-long downhill standings.

LCYO enters semis of WCC T20 DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): The last quarter-final of T20 WCC on Saturday witnessed a match played between LCYO Vs Blackcaps Tseminyu. Winning the toss, Blackcaps opted to bat and made 81 runs target all out in 17.5 overs. Alisosang the lone batsmen collected 15 runs in 24 balls for Blackaps. Ajen Patton of LCYO in four overs claimed four wickets for 21 runs and Thechamo Odyuo in his 3.5 overs, 19 runs claimed three wickets. LCYO in 8.3 overs registered victory while batting with a loss of two wickets. Renjanthung 18 runs (not out) in 19 balls, Epithung in 18 balls collected 30 runs (not out). Alisosang of Blackaps in two overs, 13 runs claimed a wicket. LCYO won the match by 8 wickets in 8.3 overs, where Ajen Patton received the man of the match. January 16 (Semifinal): 1st Semifinal - Royal Strikers Tsumang Vs Triton Mokokchung 2nd Semifinal - LCYO Vs EYL

4th Aphuyemi Cup from January 18

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): 4th edition of Aphuyemi Cup organised by Aphuyemi Football Club (AFC) would be held from January 18, 2022 at Pughoboto town Local ground with Nagaland Football Coaches Association (NFCA) president and former international football player Roko Angami as chief invitee in the opening ceremony. In a press release, AFC president Shiyeto Wotsa informed that Aphuyemi Cup was the premier football tournament of Pughoboto sub-division and highest prized money independent Football club tournament of Zunheboto district. The tournament sees participation of renowned players from across Nagaland. The total prize money is Rs. 1,70,000.

Preparation on for Chokri area wrestling

DIMAPUR, JAN 15 (NPN): Hectic preparations are underway for the upcoming 29th Chokri Area Wrestling meet scheduled to be held on January 20 at Thipuzu village under Phek district. Advisor urban development & municipal affairs, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire would grace the occasion as special guest and commissioner secretary of rural development, Neposo Thelüo as guest of honour. Prominent wrestlers such as Venuzo Dawhuo, Pfusato Tetseo, Besühveto Cümu and others would participate in the 29th biennial wrestling meet. K Y M C

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Kohli quits Test captaincy, a day Ashes: Eng collapse puts Aus on top in Hobart Virat after series defeat against Proteas Australia leads England by 152 as 17 wickets tumble on Day 2

H O B A R T, J A N 1 5 (AGENCIES): Australia yet again rolled over England in the Ashes for a below-par score of 188 as 17 wickets tumbled against pace on the second day of the fifth test on Saturday. Australia, which was bowled out for 303 before lunch, did not require the offspin of Nathan Lyon to grab a 115-run first-innings lead as captain Pat Cummins led the charge with 4-45 and Mitchell Starc grabbed 3-53. Scott Boland was unlucky after Chris Woakes (36) got twice dropped in the slip cordon to finish with 1-33 and Cameroon Green (1-45) got the wicket of debutant Sam Billings, who made 29. England fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Mark Wood bowled with similar intensity of the Australian pace quartet as the home team stuttered to 37-3 at stumps at the day-night test for an overall lead of 152 with seven wickets in hand. Steve Smith was unbeaten on 17 while nightwatchman Boland braved the barrage of short-pitched

Australia’s Mitchell Starc bats against England during their Ashes cricket test match in Hobart, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (AP/PTI)

deliveries to stay not out on 3 off 25 balls. David Warner got a pair in a test match when Broad had him caught at point off the third ball and Marnus Labuschagne also fell cheaply for 5 to Woakes before Wood undid Usman Khawaja (11) with a brutal short ball on a day when fast bowlers entirely dominated batters with the pink ball. The endless batting woes of England in the Ashes saw its top order yet again struggle against the seam and swing of Cummins and Starc, who both beat the batsmen outside

the off stump in a superb display of fast bowling. Joe Root (34) and Dawid Malan (35) tried to resurrect the innings with a 49-run third-wicket stand after both openers fell cheaply before dinner break. Rory Burns, recalled for the final test, was runout for a duck while going for a needless run and Travis Head took a sharp catch from Zak Crawley (18) at forward short leg as England reached 34-2 at the dinner break on the second day. But Cummins struck in quick succession after

the break, getting Malan caught behind down the legside and then brought one back sharply to pin down Root leg before wicket. Ben Stokes (4) was brilliantly caught low down at point by Lyon off Starc before Boland could have got two-in-two balls. Ollie Pope (14) got an edge of tall Boland but the very next delivery saw Warner dropping a sitter off Woakes’ thick outside edge. Starc and Cummins, however, ended England’s poor show by sharing the last three wickets before England challenged Aus-

tralia in a tough hour-anda-half. Lyon (31) had earlier scored half of the runs Australia added in the afternoon after resuming at 241-6. Wood (3-115) took two quick wickets of Starc (3) and Cummins (2) but Lyon hit the fast bowler for three sixes and a square driven boundary much to the frustration of England. Alex Carey played onto his stumps from Woakes (2-64) after scoring 24 off 60 balls, but Lyon added 23 runs for the last wicket with Boland (10 not out). Broad wrapped up the innings when he clipped the bail to bowl Lyon and finish with 3-59, but England sorely missed Ollie Robinson (2-24), who had back spasms and couldn’t bowl after delivering eight overs on Day 1. Robinson had Australia on the mat at 12-3 inside the first 10 overs, including an opening spell that removed David Warner and Steve Smith for ducks on Friday, before Head’s second century of the series and an invaluable 74 by Cameron Green rescued Australia’s innings. England has already lost the Ashes after dropping the first three test matches and drawing at Sydney.

CAPE TOWN, JAN 15 (PTI): The inevitable came a bit early as Virat Kohli on Saturday quit as India’s Test captain, saying he did his job with “absolute honesty” and time was right to quit the leadership role. Kohli’s announcement came a day after India suffered an embarrassing Test series defeat against South Africa. Kohli was dealing with one controversy after another as he was recently removed as ODI captain by the BCCI after he decided to step down at Twenty20 captain. His decision to quit as Test skipper has come at a time when his relation with the BCCI is so strained that he preferred to announce his decision on social media. Kohli was appointed Test captain back in 2014 when M S Dhoni stepped down in the middle of the series against Australia. “Every thing has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now,” Kohli wrote in a statement which he posted on Twitter, taking everyone by surprise. “ T h e r e h ave b e e n many ups and also some downs along the journey but there has never been lack of effort or lack of belief.” Interestingly, when Kohli had quit T20 captaincy, he had

Virat Kohli

also posted his message on social media. “It’s been seven years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I have done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there,” he wrote in his statement. Kohli led India to the top of world rankings and during his tenure, the team recorded a memorable series win in Australia. He is the third most successful captain in history of Test cricket (who have led in at least 20 Tests) in terms of Test wins behind Steve Waugh (41 wins in 57 games) and Ricky Ponting (48 in 77 games). Kohli has 40 wins in 68 Tests in which he led India. The 33-year-old said that perhaps he is now spent and

no longer able to give 120 percent to the job. “I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can’t do that, I know it’s not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team.” He hasn’t had the best of relationship with BCCI of late but took the opportunity to thank the establishment in his statement. “I want to thank the BCCI for giving me the opportunity to lead my country for such a long period of time and more importantly to all the teammates who bought into the vision, I had for the team from day one and never gave up in any situation,” he said. He didn’t forget to thank Ravi Shastri and MS Dhoni for their contribution. “You guys have made this journey so memorable and beautiful. To Ravi bhai and the support group who were the engine behind this vehicle that moved us upwards in Test cricket consistently, you all have played a massive role in bringing this vision to life.” “Lastly, a big thank you to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a captain and found me to be an able individual who could take Indian cricket forward,” he signed off.

India Open: Sen, Chirag-Satwik Djokovic back in detention, continues to fight deportation enter final, Sindhu out of title race

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): World championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen progressed to the men’s singles summit clash with a thrilling win but it was curtains for twotime Olympic medallist P V Sindhu at the YonexSunrise India Open here on Saturday. The 20-year-old Sen rallied his way to a 19-21 21-16 21-12 win over world number 60 Malaysia’s Ng Tze Yong to enter his maiden World Tour Super 500 summit clash. However, there was disappointment in store in women’s singles as top seed and home favourite Sindhu lost 14-21 21-13 10-21 to sixth seeded Thai Supanida Katethong. Yo u n g A a k a r s h i Kashyap too had a golden chance but she squandered five game points in the opening game to allow Busanan register a 26-24 21-9 win in the other women’s singles semifinal. Sen, seeded third, will face reigning world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the summit clash

Lakshya Sen

on Sunday in a repeat of Dutch Open final last year. “It is a good feeling to play my first super 500 final at my home country,” said Sen. Loh, seeded fifth, was given a walkover in the other semi-finals by Canada’s Brian Yang after developing a sore throat and headache. In the men’s doubles,

world number 10 pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy cruised to a 21-10 21-18 win over France duo of William Villeger and Fabien Delrue to make it to the finals. Chirag and Satwik will square off against three-time world champion Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan from Indonesia on Sunday.

MELBOURNE, JAN 15 (AP): Novak Djokovic was reported to be back in immigration detention Saturday after his legal challenge to avoid being deported from Australia for being unvaccinated for COVID-19 was moved to three judges of a higher court. A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion was due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year. Police closed down a lane behind the building where Djokovic’s lawyers are based and two vehicles exited the building midafternoon local time on

Aslan Karatsev(L) and Andy Murray after men’s final at the Sydney Tennis Classic in Sydney, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

long road to get back here, On the women’s side, but I couldn’t have done it Paula Badosa defeated without your help so thank French Open champion you.” Barbora Krejcikova 6-3,

Saturday. In television footage, Djokovic could be seen wearing a face mask in the back of a vehicle near an immigration detention hotel. The Australian Associated Press reported

COVID-hit ATKMB’s match against BFC postponed MARGAO, JAN 15 (PTI): With a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-bubble here, ATK Mohun Bagan’s Indian Super league match against Bengaluru FC was postponed, hours before their kickoff here on Saturday. This was their second successive fixture to be postponed. It was only last Saturday that ATKMB’s match against Odisha FC had to be postponed after an unnamed player reported positive for COVID-19.

Murray’s title drought continues with loss in Sydney S Y D N E Y, J A N 1 5 (AGENCIES): Andy Murray’s title drought continues. Murray bid for his first men’s singles championship in more than two years was thwarted by Russia’s Aslan Karatsev in the final of the Sydney Tennis Classic on Saturday. The top-seeded Karatsev cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 victory for his third title on the ATP Tour. Despite the loss, it was Murray’s best week since earning his 46th career singles title in Antwerp in October 2019 and gives him plenty of reasons to be optimistic ahead of the Australian Open, which begins Monday. Murray will face Nikoloz Basilashvili — whom he beat in the round of 16 in this event — in the opening round. “I’d like to thank my team for all of their help this week,” Murray said, via Sky Sports. “First time back in the finals for three years. It’s been a

Novak Djokovic sits in the back of car arriving at an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne Jan. 15, 2022.

4-6, 7-6 for her third career singles title. We both went to the limits today,” Badosa said. Both Badosa and Krejcikova will be players to watch at the Australian Open. Badosa will play Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round, while Krejcikova faces Andrea Petkovic. Keys takes title in Adelaide: Madison Keys defeated Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set women’s semifinal at the WTA tournament in Adelaide. Her title match wasn’t as difficult. Keys cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over another American, Alison Riske, on Saturday to capture her sixth WTA title. Keys’ attention will now turn to the Australian Open, where she faces world No. 12 Sofia Kenin in the first round. On the men’s side, Thanasi Kokkinakis won his first ATP title with a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 victory over Arthur Rinderknech.

India drops to 5th in WTC standings after Newlands loss

NEW DELHI, JAN 15 (PTI): India’s seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the series-deciding third Test has cost them a top four spot as Virat Kohli and his men slipped to the fifth position in the World Test Championship standings. India, the runners up of the inaugural edition of the WTC, are currently placed fifth in second cycle with a 49.07 percentage of points won (PCT), which is taken into account rather than the points earned. India have played nine Tests in the second cycle of WTC, winning four, losing three and drawing two. They have 53 points, the highest among all teams so far. After the second Test India were in fourth position with 55.21 PCT and South Africa were one slot behind with a PCT of 50. But the win in the Newlands Test has helped South Africa (66.66 PCT) rise to the fourth spot.

that Djokovic was back in detention. He spent four nights confined to a hotel near downtown Melbourne before being released last Monday when he won a court challenge on procedural grounds against his

first visa cancellation. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Friday blocked the 34-year-old Serb’s visa, which was originally revoked when he landed at a Melbourne airport on Jan. 5. Deportation from Australia can lead to a threeyear ban on returning to the country, although that may be waived, depending on the circumstances. Djokovic has acknowledged that his travel declaration was incorrect because it failed to indicate that he had been in multiple countries over the two weeks before his arrival in Australia. But the incorrect travel information is not why Hawke decided that deporting Djokovic was in

the public interest. His lawyers filed documents in court on Saturday that revealed Hawke had stated that “Djokovic is perceived by some as a talisman of a community of anti-vaccination sentiment.” Australia is one of the most highly vaccinated populations in the world, with 89% of people aged 16 and older fully inoculated for COVID-19. But the minister said that Djokovic’s presence in Australia may be a risk to the health and “good order” of the Australian public. His presence “may be counterproductive to efforts at vaccination by others in Australia,” the minister said.

Warriors roll to most lopsided win, beat Chicago Bulls 138-96 C H I C AG O, JA N 1 5 (AGENCIES): The Golden State Warriors were in a rut and in need of a breather. They sure got one. Andrew Wiggins scored 21 points, Stephen Curry added 19 and the Warriors rolled to their most lopsided win of the season, dominating the Chicago Bulls 138-96 on Friday night. Ro o k i e Jo n a t h a n Kuminga finished with 25 points and Jordan Poole scored 22. The Warriors broke out of their slump in a huge way, pulling away early after dropping four of five. It was just the sort of easy win they were seeking coming off a lopsided loss at defending champion Milwaukee the previous night. “We came out pretty determined,” Coach Steve Kerr said. “Obviously, they were behind the 8-ball almost immediately when Zach (LaVine) got injured.” The Bulls lost LaVine to a left knee injury in the opening minutes. They got booed off the court trailing 78-47 at halftime and wound up with their worst loss this season. Wiggins scored 20 in the first half and shot 8 of 11 in the game while making three 3-pointers. Curry

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (L) drives against Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu in Chicago Jan. 14, 2022.

shook off a slow start in a total turnaround for the Warriors after they trailed 77-38 at halftime in Milwaukee on Thursday. Po o l e n a i l e d f ive 3-pointers, and the Warriors made it look easy even though they were missing Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. “If you’re a good team, good things usually happen and you can usually bounce back,” Curry said. “I just like the way we responded.” Nikola Vucevic had

19 points and 14 rebounds for Chicago. Coby White added 20 points, and DeMar DeRozan scored 17. But the Bulls lost for the third time in four games after winning nine straight to match their best streak since the end of the 201011 regular season. NBA roundup Pistons 103, Raptors 8 Suns 112, Pacers 94 76ers 111, Celtics 99 Heat 124, Hawks 118 Cavaliers 114, Spurs 109 Kings 126, Rockets 114 Magic 116, Hornets 109

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