16 OCT 2021

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Nagaland loses two veteran leaders

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Nagaland lost two veteran leaders and former ministers-- Kihoto Hollohon and Lhiweshelo Mero.

Veteran politician and former minister Kihoto Hollohon (91) born on April 15, 1930, passed away on October 15 at a private hospital in Dimapur after a prolonged illness. Hollohon, who had successfully contested seven times, is survived by three daughters, one son, three sons-in-law, two daughtersin-law, 20 grandchildren, two great-grandsons and his present wife Hozheli Hollohon. Late Kihoto married Vitoli Zhimomi in 1963 but she pre-deceased him in 1996. Funeral service would be held at Grace Home Darogapathar on October 16 at 8am, family sources said.

Hollohon first contested general elections in 1977 and was successfully elected to the fourth Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) from 34 Aghunato assembly constituency and re-elected from the same constituency in 1982 and 1987. In 1989, 1993 and 2003 general assembly elections, he was

Lt. Kihoto Hollohon

elected from 3 Dimapur III A/C. In the 2008 general assembly elections, he was elected from 5 Ghaspani II A/C. He held various portfolios in the state cabinet including excise, social welfare, industries and commerce, food and civil supplies.

After retiring from active politics, he served as the head GB of his ancestral Khukishe village till 2019 and head GB of Daniel village till his last breath.

While studying in Shillong, he joined Naga movement (Naga National Council) sometime in 1948 and subsequently rose to the rank of “brigadier”. On October 20, 1962, he gave up arms along 257 other members and was appointed as an Inspector in

the Nagaland Armed Police, but he resigned in 1966.

Condolences: Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi and chief minister Neiphiu Rio led a host of other leaders and organisations in mourning the demise of former minister Kihoto Hollohon.

In a condolence message, Prof. Mukhi said late Hollohon would be remembered for his relentless and selfless services towards the society. “He was a warm hearted and cheerful human being,” governor said, adding that his contribution to the people of Nagaland would be remembered for many years to come. Governor on behalf of the people of Nagaland conveyed heartfelt condolences and prayed to God to bestow the needed solace and fortitude to the family members to bear the loss at this hour of pain.

CM: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio expressed deep sadness over the passing of K Hollohon and said that his contributions in the service of the people would always be remembered.

L Mero passes away: Earlier former minister Lhiweshelo Mero died on October 13, after a prolonged illness in Kohima.

Late Lhiweshelo Mero was elected to the fourth Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) from Pfutsero constituency in 1977 and served a minister of state in-charge of Works & Housing and Jails in 1978.

He was also the president of Naga Students’ Union Darjeeling and vice president of Chakhesang Students’ Union Kohima.

Late Mero was also elected as the member of Regional Council, Pfutsero and joined state politics in 1977..

Condolences: Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer and deputy CM Y. Patton, among others condoled the demise of former minister Lhiweshelo Mero.

Gov: In a condolence message, governor Mukhi said he was pained to learn about the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero, who passed (Cont’d on p-3) away on October 13.

NNPGs hold formal meeting with Mishra in Delhi

WC,NNPGs delegation with AK Mishra after their meeting in Delhi on Thursday. (WC, NNPGs)

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Working Committee of the NNPGs led

by N. Kitovi Zhimomi and Government of India (GoI) representative on Naga

talks, A.K. Mishra formally met on Thursday in Delhi.

In a press note, WC, NNPGs media cell said that the “consultation” between the two sides was

“a cordial affair with both sides displaying consistency and commitment of purpose, taking up the thread from where former Government of India in-

terlocutor R.N. Ravi left.”

WC said that further deliberations will continue in the near future to work out the finer details of an enduring relationship.

It may be recalled that WC, NNPGs co-convener and NSCN/GPRN (Khango-Isak) general secretary Isak Sumi had informed Nagaland Post, prior to his departure for Delhi, that formal talks with Centre had concluded on October 31, 2019 with then Interlocutor RN Ravi and now the attempt was to “fine tune and tie the loose ends”.

Nagaland to host South Asian State to get doppler radar Cross Country Championship weather station and AWS DIMAPUR, OCT 15 with the support of chief (NPN): With the South minister, he thanked CM Asian Cross Country for giving the sports fraChampionship (SACCC) ternity, NAA and Naga2022 scheduled at Koland Athletics Federation hima in January next the mandate to go ahead year, Nagaland will host with the bid and also for the biggest international assuring the State governevent to date. ment’s support. He urged Informing this at a Abu Metha (DIPR) the sports fraternity and press meet at RCEMPA, all sections of people to Jotsoma Friday, Athletic Federa- come forward and support the event. tion of India (AFI) associate vice Asserting that SACCC would president and Nagaland Athletics help propel Nagaland on internaAssociation (NAA) president Abu tional sports map, Metha further Metha said AFI allowed Nagaland to announced that South Asian Athlethost the championship, which would ics Federation would hold its annual bring athletes, officials and delegates general meeting at Kohima during from entire the South Asian countries the championship, adding that the to the State.

56th National Cross Country ChamMentioning that the bid to host pionship would be clubbed with (Cont’d on p-5) the SACCC 2022 was made to AFI SACCC 2022.

This is it!

"Well, I've returned from Delhi and held meetings over lunch with various groups. Food was really good I should say."

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DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Nagaland would be receiving one Doppler Radar Weather Station, one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and two AgroAWS network including soil moisture and soil temperature sensors.

According to DIPR, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) assured this to the state nodal officer for meteorology & additional director, soil & water conservation department, K. Khekiho Shohe during his visit to IMD on October 14.

During the visit, the state nodal officer, at a meeting with the heads of different divisions, discussed various pertinent issues and technologies for the benefit and safety of the state and its citizens.

The Indian Meteorological Department officials, during the deliberation, assured to set up one Doppler radar weather station at Kohima for the entire state, one (Cont’d on p-5) AWS at Kohima

Lt. Lhiweshelo Mero

He said late Mero was a visionary leader who, under the most adverse circumstances, worked untiringly and selflessly for building a peaceful and prosperous Nagaland. His contribution to the people of Nagaland in various assignments will be remembered for ever, Mukhi stated.

Stating that the state has lost a tall and prominent leader, Mukhi, on behalf of the people of Nagaland and on his own behalf, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed to God to grant them solace at this hour of grief and for the soul to rest in eternal peace.

CM: State chief minister Neiphiu Rio said he was

deeply pained to hear about the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero. Rio said that late Mero was a person who selflessly served the society from a young age. Apart from being a tall leader, he was a jovial and a bumble gentleman with a big heart, who cared much for the society’s welfare, Rio said.

In his demise, Rio said that the Chakhesang community in particular and the Naga society as a whole have lost a visionary leader, a mentor and a father figure.

Rio, along with his family, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty God grant them comfort and strength to bear the irreparable loss and or the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

NLA Speaker: NLA speaker Sharingain Longkumer expressed pain to hear about the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero. Sharingain said that late Mero was a very humble and a dedicated man who worked tirelessly for the welfare and development of his constituency and for the people of Nagaland.

KU withdraws ‘null and void’ letter DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Konyak Union (KU) has announced withdrawing its letter “null and void” considering the need for creating new district bifurcating Mon district in order to remove administrative inconveniences.

In a letter to the chief minister, KU president S Howing and general secretary Wango Konyak said both the district demand committees (Aboi and Tobu) and KU held a meeting at Mon on Friday where the committees agreed to cooperate without interrupting the government’s wisdom in granting the district status either to Aboi or Tobu. While believing in the State government’s wisdom, they said both the committees aspired for early declaration of new district without further delay. They sought his early initiative for granting new district bifurcating Mon district.

Flag & constitution face of Naga struggle: NSCN (I-M)

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has reiterated that it would not give up on its demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution (yehzabo) as they were the face of Naga political struggle and identity.

In a statement, NSCN (I-M), through its MIP, asserted that Naga flag with divine origin could not be traded or bargained to make the Nagas “infidel people”.

Further, NSCN (I-M) pointed out that the huge burden of Naga political issue that the Government of India (GoI) was struggling to unload was not the making of Naga people, but deeply rooted in India’s malicious pleasure violating the historical and political rights of the Naga people for more than six decades.

Accusing the government of India of starting to indulge in divisive policy and flattery in the name of finding the Naga political solution, NSCN (IM) alleged that “made in India collaborators” had (Cont’d on p-3) been planted to confuse

and hoodwink the Nagas with typical high sounding promises but having no political commitment to fulfil as done in the past.

NSCN (I-M) said it was however no longer naïve to be carried away by such outrageous flattery, adding that the Naga national flag and constitution were holding up the Naga solution.

“The chequered history of the Indo-Naga political issue is clear enough before us, with accords and agreements that were never meant to be implemented in letter and spirit. Naturally, the Nagas are still haunted by this flamboyant show of dealing on the Naga issue,” the NSCN (I-M) stated.

According to NSCN (I-M), the demonic mask of government of India with “post solution” offer was being brought back to life again as it was desperate to manoeuvreits way to trap the Naga people again to accept whatever was being offered to hurry up the Naga talk.

(Cont’d on p-5)

Fuel prices rally to highest ever levels DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Petrol and diesel prices rallied to their highest ever levels across the country on Friday as State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked fuel rates again by 35 paise per litre. This is the second straight day of 35 paise per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices. There was no change in rates on October 12 and 13.

As per the IOCL website, petrol price in Dimapur rose to Rs.103.57 per litre and diesel increased to Rs.96.01 per litre. In Kohima, prices of petrol and diesel surged to Rs.104.57 per litre and Rs.96.82 per litre respectively.

Since the ending of a three-week-long hiatus in rate revision in the last week of September, this is the 14th increase in petrol price and the 17th time that diesel rates have gone up.

Shedding its modest price change policy, state-owned fuel retailers have started passing on the larger incidence of cost to consumers. This is because the international benchmark Brent crude has soared to over USD 82 per barrel after the decision by OPEC+ not to increase output more than 0.4 million barrels per day, fuel rates are being increased by a larger proportion.

State logs 31 fresh cases, 1 Covid death

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Nagaland on Friday recorded 31 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the virus. Of the fresh cases, 21 were from Dimapur, five in Kohima and one each in Mokokchung and Peren, taking the total caseload to 31547.

Following the death of one more patient in Kohima, the death toll rose to 674 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

NH federal assembly adopts 6-point resolution DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): The first federal assembly of the Naga Hoho (2019-2023), which was held in the conference hall of Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on October 15, 2021, has unanimously resolved to pursue and mediate for early “IndoNaga” political solution on the basis of August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement.

The house, which adopted six-point resolution, noted that Nagas were ‘One’ and the only way forward was “to settle differences through dialogue within the

Naga family and to be unified in purpose by agreeing to converge at a non-negotiable position for recognition of the identity of the Nagas and integration of Naga ancestral homeland.”

On strengthening the Naga Hoho, the house resolved to pursue with all the dissociated units of the Hoho to reconsider their decision and work towards larger interest of the Naga people and to strengthen the hands of Naga Hoho.

The house also resolved to appeal to the government

of Assam not to further divide the Nagas living in Assam with special reference to Rengma Hills following the signing of Karbi Peace Accord.

With regard to the Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh, the Federal Assembly unanimously condemned the order of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for removing the word ‘Naga’ from the recognised tribes of Arunachal Pradesh of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts.

Fur ther, the house

unanimously resolved to demand for removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 from all Naga areas, which would be pursued with appropriate authorities and forums.

Meanwhile, the federal assembly endorsed the Naga Hoho’s executive council to reconstitute the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), which existed in the past, to work hand in hand with the Naga Hoho for bringing “Indo-Naga” political settlement at the earliest.

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‘Global Hand Washing Day’ observed in Mon Condolences on demise of V Horam DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the world, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Mon division organised “Global Hand Washing Day” at Government High School Phomching, on October 15.

In a press release, PHED Mon division said that October 15 was a global advocacy day dedicated to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap and water as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The objective of the gathering was to spread awareness on hand hygiene at grassroots level to teachers, students, members of Paani Samiti and village council.

Speaker of the programme, sanitation and hy-

Officers and staff from PHED Mon division along with students of GHS Phomching on Friday.

giene consultant, DWSM Mon, Chuba Longchar highlighted and emphasised on the history and origin of global hand washing day, its significance and the importance of hand washing in preventing CO-

VID-19.

Meanwhile, chemist, Mon division, Pangken demonstrated various steps of hand washing to the participants.

School level painting competition and placard

campaign on hand hygiene were also carried out to ensure active participation of the students, and prizes were also distributed.

Altogether more than 250 teachers, students, WAT S A N c o m m i t t e e

members, village education committee and village council members participated in the programme.

Later, handwashes, soaps and hand sanitizers were distributed to the gathering.

DIMAPUR: Organisations and individuals have extended condolences at the demise of NSCN (IM) executive member of the steering committee, V Horam who passed away on October 13 after prolonged illness.

WSH: In a condolence message, Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) said it was shocked and deeply grieve the demise of V. Horam, a selfless leader who did justice to any assignment and capacity he was entrusted with.

WSH said for all the Naga people, a door has been closed with the death of V. Horam but prayed that the good Lord open another window and more by blessing Nagas with leaders, impeccable in integrity, like V. Horam.

Further, WSH prayed

that God grant peace to the departed and solace to the living.

NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser: NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser M Daniel Lotha while expressing deep sadness at the demise of late V Horam said it was a “disaster” for the NSCN and also for the “Naga nation”.

In a condolence message, Lotha said late Horam was an untainted leader and servant of society with commendable degree of political maturity and knowledge of issues in the nation and the Naga people at large. Lotha said his death was an irreparable loss to the entire nation.

Meanwhile, Lotha has extended “revolutionary salute” to the departed soul and conveyed condolences to the family members.

GNF: Global Naga

Forum has expressed shock to learn the untimely demise of V Horam and with deepest sincerity the forum said it salutes and bid farewell to one of the sons of the Naga soil.

In a condolence message, GNF said late Horam fought the good fight and conquered and that he humbly but resolutely fought for all Nagas beyond arbitrary boundaries.

GNF said late Horam would be remembered as a true Naga son who remained consistent in his unwavering commitment to the Naga cause. The forum said it was a great loss that he has left at this critical and most hopeful juncture of the long struggle. GNF extended deepest condolences the family members.

Training on HIV, Syphilis screening UNBC celebrates silver jubilee Animal health & vaccination

Resource persons along with ANMs and CHOs at the training.

India project officer Dr. Puleno Kennao and consultant Vikehiel Thapo and lab technicians of ICTC, Phek and Kiphire.

The objective of the training was to capacitate nurses on HIV and syphilis testing and provide services to all pregnant women and the general population at grassroots level.

During the training, nurses were imparted on the importance of early

testing, linkage and treatment through “Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission” (PPTCT) services and Community based Screening (CBS).

Hands on training on whole blood finger prick test on HIV and syphilis testing was also demonstrated to the trainees.

Altogether, 49 nurses from Phek and 21 from Kiphire district attended the training.

NSUM invites inputs from ex-members

DIMAPUR: In view of Golden Jubilee celebrations, scheduled to be held on November 19, 2021, the Naga Students’ Union Mumbai (NSUM) souvenir committee has invited former union members to

provide inputs about the origin/tenure history/any key activities executed by the union. NSUM has informed that one could share inputs with union officials: Sothing Shimrah jubilee convenor, NSUM

Trg on scientific cultivation in winter vegetable crops

DIMAPUR: State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) organised twoday training programme on “scientific cultivation and its management in winter vegetable crops” for ATMA functionaries at SAMETI, Medziphema on October 12 and 13.

In a press release, SAMETI informed that the training programme was aimed at imparting technical knowledge on scientific cultivation and management in winter vegetable crops to the participants.

Resource persons for the training programme were NU: SASRD, Medziphema, department of horticulture assistant professor Dr. Sentirenla Jamir, AICRP (pigeon pea), department of genetics and plant breeding,

NU: SASRD, Medziphema scientist Kavi Sumi and NU: SASRD, Medziphema department of entomology senior technical assistant J. Akato Chishi.

Topics on production technology of winter vegetables of crops, disease management of winter vegetable crops and pest management of winter vegetable crops were covered during the training programme.

Feedback on the training was given by ATM, DIMAPUR Mayangthemba and BTM Zunheboto, Tsuktilemla Ao. Certificates were also distributed to the trainees by special guest directorate of agriculture, deputy director Bodevi Shuya.

Altogether, 22 participants from different districts attended the training.

at email: Souvenircommittee2021@gmail.com or phone no: +91 85913 90973/98205 91470 and NSUM president Tokishe Awomi at nagastudentunionmumbai@gmail. com or +9198670 02437.

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Later in the evening, Pastor Ruokuowhelie encouraged everyone to take an example of Apostle Paul, leaving behind the past and move forward. The morning service was chaired by assistant pastor UNBC Neikuolie Kets, scripture reading by associate pastor UNBC Neithonuo Huozha, jubilee greetings by KBCC president Dr. Kevichalie Metha, special songs were presented by Sunday School department, Jubilee choir and parents department.

A brief history of the church was delivered by

UNBC deacon Duosielie Chadi and UNBC deaconess Neikuosaü Houzha invoked God’s blessing for the offering and words of gratitude was delivered by UNBC Pastor by Ruokuowhelie.

The evening service was chaired by prayer chairman UNBC Diethozelie Huozha, scripture reading by deaconess UNBC Nourheneinuo Nakhro, special numbers were presented by Sunday school department, jubilee choir and parents department and deaconess UNBC Lhoubeü Metsieo invoked God’s blessing for the offering.

camp at Lingtak village

DIMAPUR: Animal health cum vaccination camp was organised by ICAR KVK Longleng on October 12 at Lingtak village.

A press release by ICAR KVK Longleng stated that during the camp, ACTO KVK Longleng Dr. Lily Ngullie spoke on the importance of vaccination in pigs with swine fever vaccine since it is the most common disease occurring in pigs with huge mortal-

ity and anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) in dogs.

Importance of regular deworming in livestock and administration of mineral mixture supplementation for better growth and productivity were also discussed during the camp.

The camp was assisted by Veterinary Field Assistants from department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Longleng.

AH&VS deptt cautions public against quacks

DIMAPUR: Taking note of some unscrupulous persons practicing veterinary medicine without qualification, the animal husbandry & veterinary services (AH&VS) department has informed the public to remain vigil and cautious while availing veterinary services for animals, pets, birds etc.

In a press release, AH&VS deputy director Dr. Wopanthung Ezung stated that only a degree holder in B.V.Sc/B.V.SC & A.H., called veterinary doctor or veterinarian, can diagnose, treat, prescribe medicines/ drug, do surgeries etc. The department stated that veterinary field assistants (VFAs) and lay persons manning the private veterinary clinic were not authorized to diagnose diseases, write prescriptions, do surgeries etc. it

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said that VFAs were only Paravets and were to assist and work under the supervisions of the qualified veterinary doctors only.

It said that any non-qualified person practicing veterinary medicine were impersonating a veterinary doctor and practicing quackery. The department has cautioned that impersonation and cheating were legal offenses under the Indian Penal Code, adding that such unscrupulous persons would be arrested and legal proceedings under appropriate section(s) of the IPC would Devotees immerse an idol of Goddess Durga into be initiated. Further, the department has Dhansiri River at the immersion ghat near Purana requested the public to enquire and verify Bazaar on Friday. (NP) whether those working in the private veterinary clinics were qualified veterinary doctors or are just VFA or sales person.

RemembeRing

Late RuokuozhaLie SuokhRie on hiS 1St Death anniveRSaRy

of LATE L. IMTININGSANG JAMIR

BORN : 13/05/1938 – DIED : 16/10/2020

A year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode.

You are sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, you are always there.

Fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Grandchildren, Children & Loved ones. dp-4983/21

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DIMAPUR: Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), basic service division organsied an induction training of ANMs and CHOs on HIV and syphilis screening from October 6-8 in Phek and Kiphire.

In a press release, NSACS informed that resource person for the training included NSACS deputy director Dr. M. Nukshisangla Jamir, Share

DIMAPUR: Upper Nagabazar Baptist Church (UNBC) celebrated its silver jubilee under the theme “Jihovae u rüli rükra vor” (Psalms 115:12) with ABCC executive director Rev. Dr. V. Atsi Dolie and UNBC Pastor Ruokuowhelie Pienyu as the speakers. A press release

by UNBC stated that in his jubilee message, Rev. Dolie said that the celebration of silver jubilee was a huge landmark and encouraged the congregation to continue to thank God without ceasing. He also unveiled the jubilee monolith.

15-10-2020 Our loving father, It's been a year since you rested in the Lord's abode. But your love and care still remains in our hearts. Until we meet again in heaven, we will remember you.

Loving wife and children k-1975/21

Goodbye hurt the most, when the story was not finished….

DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles conducted various activities under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) on October 9 and 10. Kiphire battalion: Kiphire battalion of Assam Rifles (AR) organised a medical camp cum interaction with village guards on October 9 at Thonoknyu village, Kiphire.

The interaction was organised to discuss about security related aspects and enhance sharing of inputs, intelligence and coordination between Assam Rifles and VGs. A total of 37 villagers were benefitted by this camp.

Shamator battalion: Shamator battalion of Assam Rifles conducted an awareness of women health on October 10, at Sangphur Baptist Church, Sangphur Village, Tuensang. The event was aimed to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava focused at creating awareness amongst local population regarding importance of mental health as the COVID -19 pandemic had resulted in creating a major impact on people’s mental health.

Measures for good mental health were briefed to the people present in the gathering. A lecture and awareness on women’s health including antenatal and obstetrics care was also covered. A total of 237 ladies benefitted from the awareness drive.

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May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here.

But goodbyes are not forever, are not the ends, it simply means we’ll miss you…

Until we meet again. dp-4980/21

Loving family

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AR conducts various activities

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WEATHER FORECAST OCTOBER 16

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Agartala Humid; brief p.m. showers

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Episodes of sunshine

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Members of ABAM, YBBA and others at the programme on October 13.

DIMAPUR: Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM) and Yimkhiung Baptist Boru Amukhungto (YBBA) organised a Clean Election Movement (CEM) exchange programme on October 13 at Shamator, the mission center of YBBA, A press release, ABAM informed that ABAM executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener said that crookedness of electioneering system had halted people from progressing and that it could be obliterated only by practice of truth during election. He added that this movement was a direction towards maintaining true Christian disciplines which saw no human status but located true character of person while electing leaders.

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ABAM CEM representatives Rev. Dr. Noklen, convener, ABAM CEM, Puryapang, Pastor Yimyu BC, and secretary, ABAM YM, Toshi Sanglir also said that election in Nagaland had been deteriorating Nagas in all corners. They exhorted that the livelihood was under challenge, which they said was a direct outcome of “leadership crises”.

They called the people to abide by the rules and maintain a fair and clean election by saying “no to money, power, and employment promises”, so that the people would have a future with cluster of developments and opportunities for young people in particular.

Responding to call for clean election from ABAM

CEM; YBBA, Yimkhiung Tribal Council, Women, and Students’ Union stated that they were determined to work for fair and clean election at any cost.

Referring to malpractices during election, they stated that economic instability was one big reason for malfunctioning.

Yimkhiung Tribal leaders also stated that success significantly depended on how determined and committed the church was.

“If church could give total commitment, change is very near”, they said.

The programme was attended by representatives of ABAM CEM, YBBA CEM, Yimkhiung Tribal Council, Women, and Students’ Union.

SAWO launches yearlong jubilee celebration DIMAPUR: In view of its 25th jubilee which would be celebrated on October 13, 2022 on the theme “let us transmit the values and conducts pursued by our forefathers”, Southern Angami Women Organisation (SAWO) launched the yearlong celebration on October 13, 2021 with its first president Zakieviü Kechü who unfurled the SAWO flag at Viswema.

During the programme, SAWO president Khriesino Rikha chaired the programme, SAWO advisor Thono Kechü said the invocation while convener of jubilee steering committee, Ako S Sale briefed on the jubilee theme and highlighted about the intended programmes marked for the yearlong celebration.

We l c o m e a d d r e s s was delivered by Viswema Women Society chairperson, Zaküsünu Rhetso and vote of thanks was proposed

by SAWO advisor Jalesoü Yhoshü. The programme was held with former and present office bearers, representatives from villages under SAWO various committee members for the jubilee and office bearers from Viswema village council.

It may be mentioned that SAWO was formed with the primary objective to fight and seek justice for crimes against women in various ways.

7 receive Second Yajen Aier Award for Meritorious Students

Students with award certificates, SDO (C) Mokokchung, Temsuchuba Jamir and others at the ceremony.

DIMAPUR: The second Yajen Aier Award for meritorious students was held on Friday, at Asetkong Mungdang Senden Salang, Kobulong where seven students were presented with the awards in the presence of SDO (C) Mokokchung, Temsuchuba Jamir as special guest.

Recipients of Yajen Aier Award 2021 were HSLC toppers Tiamongba Aier, Ochien and Wangshirenla and HSSLC (arts) topper Chubatola.

Awards were also presented to best performing students from schools within Asetkong which were presented to Lensen Ozukum, Class VIII of

CMHSS Impur, Temsuyanger Class IX of CMHSS Impur and Sentisang Class X of Yajen Aier GHS Mopungchuket.

It may be mentioned that the Asetkong Mungdang wold be awarding subject toppers and their teachers from schools within Asetkon, 2022 onwards.

Matri foundation conducts various activities

DIMAPUR: On the occasion of Durga Puja, Matri Foundation distributed items to five pandals in and around Dimapur on October 13.

In a press release, Matri Foundation president, Sweety Biswas informed that on October 15, the foundation also arranged a stall for rendering volunteer service to all the puja pandals and committees for

those who had come for the immersion.

It also served refreshments to all the people as a gesture of Dussehra greetings It may be mentioned that Matri Foundation is a non-government organisation formed on October 10.

The “good deeds” activities were sponsored by its board of advisers, the foundation informed.

Nagaland loses veteran leaders Kihoto Hollohon, Lhiweshelo Mero Condolences for K Hollohon (From p-1) In a condolence message, Rio said described late Hollohon said “a bold, selfless and a strong leader,” who had a big heart. “I have known him for decades and we worked together as colleagues in different governments,” the chief minister said, adding that the Sumi community and the Naga society as a whole have lost a senior and a valuable father figure. “Even as we bid farewell, let us cherish and celebrate his life and treasure the wonderful memories he has left in our hearts,” Rio said and conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. He prayed that Almighty God grant them comfort and courage to bear the irreparable loss.

NLA speaker: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer expressed deep grief over the passing of K Hollohon and said that throughout seven-term late leader rendered remarkable services to the people of the State.

In a condolence message, NLA speaker said late K Hollohon, one of the prominent Naga leaders with long years of public service behind him, had made a mark for himself in the public life of the State.

The speaker also said that late leader’s generosity was a rare quality that distinguished him from others. “He was a tremendous asset to the Sumi community in particular and for the Naga society in general,” Sharingain said and offered sincere condolences to bereaved family on behalf of the members of the 13th NLA. SH: Sumi Hoho (SH) expressed shock and grief over the demise of late Kihoto Hollohon and said that his demise has created a big vacuum in the society, which would be very hard to fill for a long time to come.

In a condolence message, SH president Nikheto Jimomi and general secretary Dr. Vihuto Asumi described late Hollohon as “a true patriot and a tall leader” who served the Naga society with full devotion.

SH said late Hollohon, who started his career as a revolutionary leader and later joined politics, became a distinguished and fatherly figure to the Sumis in particular and Nagas in general.

The hoho further said that late leader’s God-gifted wisdom and calibre in leading the people would always be remembered and cherished.

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mighty God grant solace to the bereaved family in this hour of grief and also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Dy.CM: Condoling the death of Kihoto Hollohon, the deputy chief minister and BLP leader Y Patton said late Hollohon was a father figure to the downtrodden when in office and even after retirement from active public service.

In a condolence message, Patton said late Hollohon would be remembered by many whose lives he had touched.

The deputy chief minister, on behalf of the state BJP legislators, conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God comfort them during the hour of grief.

Minister Kaito: Minister agriculture & co-operation G Kaito Aye has expressed deep sadness over the passing Kihoto Hollohon and said that his demise was an irreparable loss for the Nagas.

In a condolence message, Kaito said late Hollohon would be fondly remembered for his significant contribution to the betterment of the lives of the Sumi community and the welfare of the people of Nagaland in general. The minister also said that late Hollohon’s tireless support and involvement towards the development of the state would be cherished, adding that the state, in his demise, has lost a tall leader, a torch bearer and a pathfinder.

Kaito on behalf of the Sumi Legislators conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and extend prayers for strength and comfort at this hour of grief.

Neiba Kronu: In a condolence message, minister, planning & co-ordination, land revenue, Neiba Kronu said that Hollohon was a veteran statesman who had an outstanding political record for being elected from three different assembly constituencies at different times.

Kronu said what was more impressive was the fact that he had never lost in all the elections he contested and it went to show what “a fine gentleman and an inspiring leader he was who immensely rendered his service for the society in various capacities”.

The minister prayed that God would grant peace and consolation to the bereaved family at this hour of grief.

MP Rajya Sabha: Expressing deep sadness over the demise of K. Hollohon, MP Rajya Sabha K.G. Kenye said that late Hollohon dedicated

his whole life for the cause of Naga people in various capabilities and he was a strong Naga nationalist who rose to the rank of brigadier NNC. “In his demise the people of Nagaland have lost a renowned leader and a fatherly figure whose void will be difficult to fill again” Kenye said.

The MP extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty would grant comfort to all his near and dear ones to endure the loss and grief.

NDPP: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) expressed grief over the demise of Kihoto Hollohon and said that the Nagas, in his death, had lost a legendary figure.

NDPP president Chingwang Konyak said late Hollohon’s concern for the Naga people was immense, and was testified by the fact that he enrolled as a co-member of the NNC when he was still a teenager in 1948 when the Naga movement was in its infancy.

NDPP president said late Hollohon gracefully retired from politics after his seventh success in the electoral contests and had ever since maintained a fatherly figure for many younger aspiring politicians.

Konyak said and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members on behalf of party rank and file and prayed that the Almighty give them strength and comfort during this difficult time.

NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president, K. Therie has expressed deep pain at the passing away of late K Hollohon.

In a condolence message, Therie said late Hollohon was a strong leader who lived life on his own terms and stood firm on his beliefs.

Therie said late Hollohon’s commitment to protect, defend and secure the rights of the people would be long remembered in posterity.

In his passing away, NPCC president said, “an irreplaceable void has been created for the people have lost a tall, strong leader who always upheld their interests as the first priority.”

Therie on behalf of rank and file of NPCC offered their condolences and prayed that the Almighty would grant the bereaved family solace.

NPP: National People’s Party (NPP) has expressed shock at the sudden demise of Kihoto Hollohon.

In a condolence message, NPP president Dr. Andrew

Ahoto Sema said late Hollohon had an impressive political career and was never defeated in elections.

During his political career in the government of Nagaland in various capacities, Sema said late Hollohon not only brought equitable and inclusive development of Nagaland but also laid emphasis on bringing the north eastern region on the map of progress and development.

With his death, Sema said Nagaland in general and the Sumi community in particular have lost a staunch supporter of human rights and dignity of the Naga People.

NPP Nagaland paid respect and homage to the departed soul and conveyed profound condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives.

ENPUD: Eastern Nagaland People’s Union Dimapur (ENPUD) has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of late Kihoto Hollohon, a humble, straightforward and capable leader.

In a condolence message, ENPUD said late Hollohon’s demise was a great loss for the Nagas in general and Sumis in particular and that the voids left behind by him would be hard to fill.

Further, ENPUD has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

NGBF: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) in a condolence message said that it was saddened to learn that K. Hollohon was no more.

“He was a great leader in his times, who had closely connected with his people and relationship with all classes of people in the society made him a leader of masses”, the federation said.

Maintaining that he would be remembered for humbleness and his joy of giving to others especially the downtrodden, NGBF said that the people had lost a great human and a charitable leader.

DPON: Expressing grief over the demise of K. Hollohon, Dimasa Public Organisation Nagaland (DPON) said that he had done a lot for the people of the constituency in general and the people of Dhansiripar sub-division in particular. Dimasa Public Organisation Nagaland said that late Hollohon was known for his generosity and straight forwardness and as one of the pioneers of the state. DPON said that in his demise, “Nagas have lost a fatherly figure” and that the vacuum created would be difficult to fill.

Condolences for Lhiweshelo Mero (From p-1) His contributions shall always be cherished, he added. On behalf of the members of the 13th NLA and on his own behalf, Sharingain expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.

CPO: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) expressed deep pain and mourned the demise of a patriarch Lhiweshelo Mero, ex-minister, who breathed his last on October 13, at Bethel Hospital, Kohima.

In his demise, CPO president Mikha Kenye and general secretary Veduvo Rhakho said that the Chakhesang community has lost a great soul, who exhibited exemplary quality of leadership to be emulated by both young and old.

CPO said his contributions towards community service and development activities were commendable which will be always remembered.

CPO conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

Dy.CM: Taking to twitter, deputy CM Y. Patton expressed sadness over the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero.

“During this time of utmost grief, my condolences go out to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace!,” Patton tweeted.

Minister Kronu: Minister planning and co-ordination, land revenue, parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu has expressed deep sadness at the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero.

Kronu described late Mero as an exceptional and distinguished figure who was respected by all.

“He was a mentor, a dedicated public leader and a humble God fearing person who dedicated his entire life of his community,” read the message.

In his demise, Kronu said Nagas had lost a noble and dynamic leader who was an inspiration to all the Nagas. He prayed that the Lord would bring much needed peace to the bereaved family members.

MP Rajya Sabha: Expressing grief over the demise of Lhiweshelo Mero, MP Rajya Sabha, K.G. Kenye said that Nagaland had lost a tall leader, a prominent citizen and a fatherly figure whose void would be difficult to fill.

“His exemplary life and contributions towards the well-being of our people will remain a testimony for all times to come”, Kenye said.

The MP conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty would grant them comfort.

NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie has expressed deep pain to learn the passing away L. Mero, ex-minister.

Therie said late Mero was not only his friend but a brother to him and that they knew each other since school days and travelled together living in the political arena.

Therie described late Mero as a good human being and a tall leader and said that in his passing away, Nagas have lost a leader who had yet much to contribute to society.

Further, Therie prayed that the Almighty grant solace to the bereaved family through this painful hour of parting.

Thenucho Tunyi: Former speaker NLA, Thenucho Tunyi has expressed sadness to have learnt about the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Lhiweshielo Mero.

Describing Lhiweshielo as a seasoned politician who always had concern for the development of the

community, Thenucho said that for those who knew him personally, Lhiweshielo was a self-contended politician who had left behind a legacy of an exemplary leader.

“Under his able leadership, he contributed significantly for the development of the community, particularly in Pfutsero constituency and Phek district”, he further stated.

Maintaining that the people had lost a seasoned politician and a good human being in his passing, Thenucho extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty would grant them comfort.

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Abonmai laid to rest in Imphal CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR MEMORIAL PARK

Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 14: The body of former Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) president Athuan Abonmai was finally laid to rest in Imphal’s Langol Tarung village on Thursday.

Abonmai was murdered after he was abducted by armed miscreants in Tamen¬glong district headquarters on September 22 last. People from different walks of life including state chief minister N Biren Singh along with some cabinet colleagues, MLAs and leaders from various civil society organizations attended the funeral service at late Abonmai’s residence in Imphal West district.

After the body was kept at RIMS morgue, Imphal for several weeks, the family members finally accepted the body of the social activist and brought to his residence in Imphal.

Manipur CM paying his last respect to late Athuan Abonmai in Imphal on Thursday.

Late Abonmai’s wife said that her husband wish was to be buried in the valley. The chief minister who attended the funeral service cum condolence programme, also laid the foundation stone for the memorial park of the late leader at Langol Tarung, just opposite his house in Imphal West district on Friday. Singh said that he and the state government would never compromise

on dastardly acts and brutal killings of innocent people until the perpetrators were brought to justice. He stated that Abonmai’s murder had caused extreme pain and anguish to the people of Manipur.

Abonmai was a courageous leader, who believed in the unity and integrity of Manipur and India, he said.

Singh lamented that whatever objective the killers

Phillobari school incident: Assam govt orders inquiry, AASU issues apology

GUWAHATI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): After the shocking incident in which a teacher was made to kneel at Phillobari Senior Secondary School in Tinsukia, the Assam government has ordered an inquiry into the incident, reports The Assam Sentinel. On October 11, a female teacher was made to kneel and apologize by the students who were protesting against the fee hike after an altercation broke out between the two parties. A video of the incident which soon went viral invited sharp criticism by the general public.

An inquiry was immediately ordered by the Tinsukia District Administration, and a report was asked to be submitted within 3 days. The All Assam Student Union (AASU) also issued an apology and revealed that the union has suspended a member who was present during the incident. Addressing the general mass in a video message, AASU General Secretary Sankar Jyoti Baruah said, “AASU was not involved

Manipur woman arrested for abandoning child

AHMEDABAD, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): The Vejalpur police recently arrested a woman from Manipur for allegedly trying to abandon her own child. She was caught trying to escape after leaving behind her child by the residents of a society who later called the police, reports The Sentinel Assam.

One of the residents of Shrinandnagar Phase 4, Manisha Shah, filed a complaint after which an FIR was lodged against the Manipur woman under section 317 of IPC. In a statement

by Manisha Shah, it was revealed that the woman has passed by her as she walked to her apartment after offering prayers.

When she reached her apartment she found that her neighbours were curiously wondering about the origin of the wails of a child.

The discovery of the child on the staircase alarmed the residents and immediately looked out for the unknown woman who was later caught by the nearby passerby.

Upon being questioned by the crowd about her relation to the child, the woman confessed to being the mother. She further revealed that she was abandoning the child as she did not want her secret to be out.

The residents later called the police who arrested the woman. The woman is now in police custody.

in the protest. However, one of our members was present during the protest and that’s why we have suspended him immediately. We want to apologize for the incident.

AASU doesn’t support any humiliation to teachers.”

The All Assam Congress Committee (AICC) has also condemned the incident questioned the position of the Assam government pointing out that the incident had taken place in the presence of police personnel. In a press release, the AICC has asked the Assam government to investigate and punish “those persons who encouraged and actively or silently participated in this shocking insult of a teacher of Assam.”

The press release issued by the AICC read, “Assam Pradesh Congress Committee strongly condemns the shocking incident of a teacher of Philobori Senior Secondary School in Tinsukia being compelled to kneel down before students protesting against raise of school fees. What is even more shocking is that the in-

cident happened with police personnel in the background who can be seen in the video that has gone viral on social media. Teachers are revered all over the world and to compel a teacher who had been in service of the school for 27 years to kneel and apologize publicly is a gross act of ultimate disrespect that cannot be excused. We have heard that Government has ordered an enquiry into the matter but how can such an incident take place with police personnel present in the background is a big question.

Why didn’t they stop it?

How can people of a civilized today watch such disrespect shown to a teacher?

Is this the kind of society our children will inherit where insult of teachers and elders are watched silently and given sanction by keeping quiet on the spot? Assam Government while doing the enquiry should also take to task those persons who encouraged and actively or silently participated in this shocking insult of a teacher of Assam.”

have and whichever group they belong to, they would never achieve their goal because the Almighty would never listen to those who tyrannize people and take the lives of fellow humans.

Stating that actions guided by such satanic thoughts would lead to nowhere, Singh said that Abonmai’s death would not go in vain but further strengthen the sense of integrity among people.

During his last visit to the national capital, the chief minister said, he immediately apprised Union home minister Amit Shah about the gruesome incident, and reminded him about Abonmai by showing the photograph of Abonmai presenting a shawl to the Union home minister.

Amit Shah immediately talked to the Union home secretary to complete procedures for the case to be taken over by NIA, he claimed.

Maintaining that it was one of the fastest actions the Central govern¬ment had ever taken by handing over a case to NIA, the chief minister pointed out that the Central gov¬ernment was fully behind the state government and Abonmai’s family. He also expressed confidence that the Centre would never spare the perpetrators.

No matter the case has been handed over to the investigation agency, the state police would also continue doing the needful to provide vital clues and inputs to NIA to bring the case to a logical conclusion. State forest and environment minister Awangbow Newmai, education minister S Rajen, MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba, leaders of different civil society organizations and a large number of people also took part in the funeral service cum condolence programme.

IED found near army camp

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IMPHAL, OCT 15: Security forces foiled militants attempt to stage a deadly attack by detecting and defusing an improvised explosive device (IED) near a security force camp in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, reports said on Friday.

The IED was found planted near the gate of 33 Assam Rifles camp at Motbung Bazar under Sapermaina police station. Troops of the camp intercepted the

planting of the IED Thursday afternoon. When examined by the bomb disposal squad, a live hand grenade was also found fitted on the IED weighing 1.5kg, a police source said.

It was later destroyed in a controlled explosion by the experts around 6 pm of the same day, the source added.

Police suspected the IED was planted by cadres of an armed group actively operating in the district with an intention to harm security forces.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021

Total shutdown called by rebel outfits hit normal life in Manipur

Shops in Imphal’s Paona Bazar keeping their shutters down during the rebel sponsored anti-merger shutdown in Manipur on Friday Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 15: Normal life was affected in Manipur on Friday following separate total shutdowns called by rebel groups to mark a protest against India’s annexation of Manipur.

Shops, business establishments, financial institutions and petrol pumps remained closed in the capital city. Public transport was off the roads, while only a few private vehicles plied on the streets across the city.

Almost all the streets across the capital city and its outskirts wore a deserted look during the day. Government offices functioned with very thin attendance.

However, armed personnel of state police and state security forces were seen detailed at almost all the main roads and sensitive areas of Imphal and its outskirts as a part of security measures during the strike hours. There were however no reports of any law and

order problem from any part of the state during the strike hours, police said.

Similar reports of shutdown were received from other parts of the state, particularly from the valley districts. It did not largely affect the hill districts. Except for non-reaching interdistrict service vehicles, most of the shops, business centres and other establishments were open as usual , reports said.

Rebels resorting to armed struggle to regain Manipur’s lost sovereignty have been observing October 15 each year as “National Back Day’’ for the last around three decades.

On this day (October 15) in 1949, the then kingdom of Manipur was declared merged to the Indian union after signing the infamous ‘Merger Agreement’ on September 21 of the same year.

Among others, the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of four rebel

groups PLA, UNLF, PREPAK and KCP gave a 12hour total shutdown as a part of observance of its “National Black Day”.

The shutdown commenced today at 6am and ended at 6 pm.

Other rebel groups like ASUK, UPRFM, newly formed SOREPA, etc. have also given the total shutdown call.

ASUK (Alliance of Socialist Unity Kangleipak) gave a 12-hour total shutdown while observing the day as “Dark Day” which coincided with that of CorCom, while UPRFM gave an 18-hour total shutdown which was commencement from last midnight declaring observance of the day as “National Black Day”.

The newly formed Socialist Revolutionary Party (SOREPA) also gave a 12hour general strike (from 5 am to 5 pm) to oppose the forceful merger and annexation of Manipur into India.

Over 50 food poisoned in Bokajan Moderate earthquake in DIPHU, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): On Friday, about 50 villagers residing at Arlongpira, Bokajan were hospitalized due to food poisoning.

An eight-year-old girl had also died under the same circumstances, reports The Sentinel Assam.

As per reports, the residents of the village had consumed tea and biscuits at a household in the village following which they all complained of ill health.

The symptoms that were common in all the cases were stomach aches, vomit-

ing and diarrhoea.

Due to food poisoning, an eight-year-old girl lost her life while the others have been hospitalized.

The villagers are currently undergoing treatment at Bokajan Community Hospital. However, two of the villagers had to be shifted to a hospital in Dimapur, Nagaland as their health had deteriorated. Pabitra Rangpi, who is a member of the Nilip Council, checked upon the patients in the hospital and promised to thoroughly investigate the

matter.

Earlier in February, one person had lost his life while 198 others complained of ill health after being served packaged lunch during a public meeting at the Diphu Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H) premises. Later, a total of 177 persons were admitted to the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Kangbura Bey. The incident took place during the inauguration event of the first academic session of MBBS for 100 students at DMCH.

Assam, no damage reported GUWAHATI, OCT 14 (IANS): Amid Durga Puja festivities, a moderate quake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter Scale, occurred in eastern Assam bordering Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, but no loss of life and damage to property was reported.

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said that the tremors were felt in Assam’s Lakhimpur district and adjoining Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday noon.

The quake occurred at

a depth of 10 km from the surface. Disaster management officials in Guwahati said that so far there have been no reports of any injury or damage to the property and other assets.

Successive earthquakes in the northeastern states, especially in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur, are keeping the authorities worried. A 6.4 magnitude quake had shaken Assam and parts of northeast region on April 28 causing damages to buildings, roads and other assets.

Power cuts mars Puja festivity in Tripura Manipur CM launches ‘CM’s Health For All’ scheme

AGARTALA, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Despite tall talks of the power department and much-vaunted pre-puja maintenance massive power failure in different parts of the state last night marred ‘Puja’ festivity besides creating serious problems for people all through last night, reports Tripurainfo.

There were three consecutive power cuts in entire Bardowali area between 9-00 PM and 12-30 PM while the entire ‘Madhyapara’ locality in north Badharghat plunged into darkness at 11-30 in the night because of power outage caused by ostensible trouble in a transformer and power is yet to return to the large and sprawling area Despite being repeat-

edly contacted the fault repairing team of TSECL expressed their helplessness, citing need for replacement or repairing of transformer and people continue to sweat and gasp in the sultry October heat. Sources from Udaipur said that a similar and massive power outage occurred in entire Udaipur town and its outlying areas last night that plunged the town as well as affected areas in darkness. Naturally people could not enjoy the ‘Puja’ festivity. Till latest reports came in this morning the power failure continues to haunt people.

Besides, several other sub divisional areas of the state including Gandacherra also reported massive power failures to the consternation and suffering of people.

Sources in the power department could not be contacted for response to the massive crisis.

The power minister Jishnu Debbarma , as always , is beyond reach of people and media persons and could not be contacted.

Senior officials in the power department said that earlier during the long left front regime the state’s power department used to have an understanding with other northeastern states for uninterrupted additional power supply during ‘Durga Puja’ in exchange for return benefit to the Christian dominated states during Christmas. But this practice has stopped over the past three and years even for emergencies as was witnessed last night.

ECI issues guideline on transfer of officials in poll-bound Manipur Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 14: Ahead of the elections to the state Assembly, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed Manipur chief secretary and chief electoral officer (CEO) that no officer connected directly with election duties should be allowed to continue in the respective district if she/he is posted in her/his home district. The elections to the 60-seat Manipur legislative Assembly is expected to come up by the

early part of next year, most possibly by February-March, along with four other states - Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The term of the current Manipur legislative Assembly ends by March 19, 2022.

The ECI has sent an advisory to chief secretaries (CSs) and CEOs of these five poll-bound states on transfer/posting of officers connected with the conduct of elections. The advisory dated October 13 reads, “The Commission

has been following a consistent policy to the effect that officers directly connected with conduct of elections in an election going State/UT are not posted in their home districts or places where they have served for a considerably long period.”

Officials who completed three years in the respective district during the last four years or would be completing three years on or before March 31, 2022 would also be not allowed to continue in the same district.

Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 14: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Health for All’ scheme in a function held in Imphal’s CM’s Secretariat.

The scheme was announced by the chief minister on the 71st birthday anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 last.

Door-to-door health screening will be conducted across the state and Jan Aushadhi medicines will be provided to patients free of cost for primary health care under the scheme.

CMHT and Ayushman Bharat health cards will also be issued to the patients having severe and chronic illness, if eligible.

The chief minister distributed ASHA+ devices, smartphones and tablets to CHOs, nurses and ASHA workers for the said purpose in today’s function.

Screening will be done using a hand-held device known as ASHA+ for 10 non-communicable diseases, viz. Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Kidney Ailments, Respiratory Disease like COPD, three common Cancers (Oral, Breast and Cervical), mental health problems and stroke/post stroke.

In the first phase, 1628 villages will be selected comprising all 16 districts. These villages will be linked to 118 primary health sub-centres,

Manipur CM at the launch of ‘CM’s Health For All’ scheme in Imphal on Thursday.

29 primary health centres of the present government. doorsteps. In the agriculture and seven community health To transform and im- sector, he stated that the centres. prove the education sector government has taken up After launching the in terms of physical and various projects for ground scheme, the chief minister manpower infrastructure at water extraction and consaid that the government par with the private schools, struction of dams to provide was putting special focus on the ‘School Fagathansi’ perennial irrigation to the certain sectors like health, Mission was implemented, paddy fields. education, law and order he added.

Such initiatives will and building up a self-reliant He claimed that ac- increase the agricultural economy. cording to the school educa- produce, he added.

He said that the BJP-led tion quality index released Stating that the govgovernment has introduced by NITI Aayog, Manipur ernment was doing its best various welfare schemes un- topped among smaller states to improve the healthcare der different departments for in the country. sector, the chief minister the welfare of the people like Maintaining that there said that the government Chief Ministergi Hakshelgi is inclusive development has installed oxygen plants Tengbang (CMHT), Chief in the last four and half in all the 16 districts of Ministergi Sotharabasingi years, Singh stated that apart the state in the last few Tengbang (CMST), School from the implementation months.

Fagathansi Mission, etc. of welfare schemes, the Prefabricated hospitals The chief minister fur- government has introduced would be constructed in the ther stressed that CMHT ‘Go to Village’ and ‘Go to district hospitals of Tengwas launched within a few Hills’ missions so as to de- noupal, Noney, Kamjong months after the installation liver governance at people’s and Pherzawl, he said.

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army personnel killed in encounter More trust in defence sector now than ever: PM inTwoJammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (PTI): There is more transparency, trust and technology-driven approach in India’s defence sector now than ever before and major reforms are taking place for the first time since Independence while discarding stagnant policies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

In an address at an event to dedicate seven new defence companies to the nation, Modi, referring to the self-reliant India campaign, said the goal is to make the country the world’s biggest military power on its own.

In a major reform initiative, the seven staterun defence companies were created after dissolving the over 200-year-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). The assets of the OFB including its 41 ordnance factories were transferred to the seven new firms.

Modi mentioned that the target should be that the companies not only establish expertise in their products but also become global brands. He urged that while competitive cost

Narendra Modi is India’s strength, quality and reliability should be its identity.

He said the world saw the strength of India’s ordnance factories at the time of World War I and that they used to have better resources and world-class skills, but the companies were ignored in the postIndependence period, leading to the country’s dependence on foreign supplies.

“After Independence, we needed to upgrade these factories, adopt new-age technology. But it was not given much attention. Over time, India became dependent on foreign countries for its strategic needs.

These new seven defence companies will play a big role in bringing change in this situation,” he said in

his video address.

Modi said that as India entered 75 years of Independence, projects are being completed that were stuck for a long time.

“Today, there is more transparency, trust, and technolog y-driven approach in the defence sector of the country than ever before. For the first time after Independence, so many major reforms are happening in our defence sector and instead of stagnant policies, a single-window system has been arranged,” he said.

“These seven defence companies will play a major role in changing this situation,” he said.

The prime minister hoped that the new companies would play an important role in import substitution. An order book of more than Rs 65,000 crore reflects the increasing confidence of the country in these companies, he added.

Noting that the decision on reform of the OFB was pending for the last 15-20 years, Modi said works stuck for decades are being completed and India is taking new resolutions to

build a new future.

“In the 21st century, whether a country or a company, its growth and brand value is determined by its research and innovation. From software to the space sector, India’s growth, India’s new identity is the biggest example of this,” he said.

“Therefore, I also make a special request to all the seven companies that research and innovation should be a part of your work culture....You not only have to match the world’s biggest companies, but also take the lead in future technology,” he added.

Modi said the government has given full functional autonomy along with giving a better production environment to all the companies, adding it has also been ensured that the interests of the workers of these factories are fully protected.

The prime minister also underlines the need for giving maximum opportunity to research-oriented youth and give them full freedom to think.

“I will also tell the start-ups of the country,

through these seven companies, the new beginning that the country has started today, you should also be a part of it,” he said.

“You should think about your research, how your products can benefit from each other’s capabilities in conjunction with these companies,” he added.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and representatives from the defence industry associations were present on the occasion.

Singh has already clarified that there will be no change in service conditions of nearly 70,000 employees of the erstwhile organisation and the decision to corporatise the OFB is driven by efforts to boost India’s defence manufacturing sector.

The new defence companies are Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India), Troop Comforts Limited (TCL), Yantra India Limited (YIL), India Optel Limited (IOL) and Gliders India Limited (GIL).

JAMMU, OCT 15 (PTI): Two army personnel were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Friday.

The operation is still going on in a forested area in the district’s Mendhar sub-division, they said.

“In an ongoing counter-terrorism operation in the general area of Nar Khas forest in Mendhar sub-division there was an exchange of fire between army troops and terrorists during the evening hours of Thursday,” a defence public relation officer (PRO) said.

During the exchange of fire, two army personnel were critically injured and they later succumbed to their injuries, he said, adding that the operation is still going on.

Earlier, the PRO had said that the body of a junior commissioned officer (JCO) is yet to be recovered.

However, he later said the body was identified of that of a jawan and not of the JCO. Efforts are being made to trace the missing JCO and the area is prone

Security personnel stand guard at the encounter site in Bhatadurian area of Mendhar in Poonch district, Friday. (PTI)

to danger, the officials said.

Rif lemen Vikram Singh Negi (26) and Yogambar Singh (27) were killed in the encounter. They displayed exemplary courage, devotion and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the PRO said.

“The nation will always remain indebted to these brave hearts for their supreme sacrifice,” he said.

Rifleman Negi, is a resident of Viman village in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district, while Rifleman Singh, who also hails from the state is a resident of Chamoli district’s Sankari village, the PRO said.

On October 12, five

army personnel, including a JCO, were killed in an encounter in Dera Ki Gali in the Surankote area of Poonch district.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police had said that the terrorists involved in the October 12 incident were in the area for two to three months.

On September 12, a militant was killed in an encounter with security forces following a search operation in the upper reaches of Manjakote in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

On August 19, a JCO was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Thanamandi area of Jammu and Kashmir’’s Rajouri district.

Shah attacks Savarkar’s critics, ‘Will provide financial support to new defence cos if required’ says they should have some shame

PORT BLAIR, OCT 15 (PTI): “Veer” Savarkar’s patriotism and valour cannot be questioned, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Friday, as he hit back at those doubting the freedom fighter’s commitment to India and its freedom struggle, and asked them to have “some shame”.

Shah’s comments came against the backdrop of a massive row over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent remark that V D Savarkar, a venerated Hindutva ideologue, had filed mercy petitions before the British at the advice of Mahatma Gandhi.

“How can you doubt the life, the credentials of a man who was sentenced to two life imprisonments, made to sweat like a plodder bullock (kolhu ka bail) to extract oil at this prison.

Have some shame,” he told a gathering after garlanding the portrait of Savarkar at the cellular prison here where hundreds of freedom fighters were incarcerated during India’s long freedom struggle.

Shah said Savarkar had everything that he needed

Amit Shah for a good life, but he chose the tough path, which indicated his unwavering commitment to the motherland.

“There cannot be a greater pilgrimage than this cellular jail. This place is a ‘mahatirth’ where Savarkar experienced inhuman torture for 10 years but did not lose his courage, his bravery,” Shah said, addressing an event as part of 75 years of India’s Independence which the government is celebrating as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

The minister said the sobriquet “veer” was bestowed on Savarkar not by any government but by the people of the country in endorsement of his indomitable spirit and courage.

“This title fondly given to him by 130 crore people of India cannot be snatched away,” he said.

Shah also laid a wreath at a memorial to the martyrs of the freedom struggle.

He said most people in today’s India were born after Independence and so did not get an opportunity to “die for the country”. “I urge the youth of today to live for this great nation,” he said.

A big row had recently erupted after Rajnath Singh targeted the critics of Savarkar, saying the freedom fighter was being defamed over the mercy petitions.

“Time and again, it was said that he filed mercy petitions before the British government seeking his release from jail...The truth is, he didn’t file mercy petitions to get himself released. It is a regular practice for a [jailed] person to file mercy petitions. It was Mahatma Gandhi who asked him to file mercy petitions,” Singh had said, drawing criticism from BJP’s opponents who called it an “attempt to rewrite history”.

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (PTI): Seven new defence public sector undertakings, carved out of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), were on Friday dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of a major reform initiative to boost India’s defence production.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government will provide support to the companies initially through financial and nonfinancial interventions if required.

The defence ministry said the companies commenced work on October 1.

The event to launch the new companies was organised on a day the country celebrated ‘Vijayadashami’.

The Union Cabinet on June 16 had approved a long-pending proposal to restructure the over 200-year-old Ordnance Factory Board that operated 41 ammunition and military equipment production facilities into seven stateowned corporate entities to improve its accountability, efficiency and competitiveness.

The OFB was dis-

solved on October 1 and its assets, employees and management were transferred to the seven companies.

In his address, Modi said the seven new comp a n i e s wo u l d f o r m a strong base for the military strength of the country in the times to come.

The seven new defence companies are Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India), Troop Comforts Limited (TCL), Yantra India Limited (YIL), India Optel Limited (IOL) and Gliders India Limited (GIL).

In his video address, Modi noted the auspicious occasion of ‘Vijayadashami’ and the tradition of worshipping arms and ammunition on the day.

“He said, in India, we see power as a medium of creation. He remarked that with the same spirit, the nation is moving towards strength,” a government release said.

Describing the decision to convert the OFB into seven defence companies as “historic”, Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh during the function organised to dedicate seven new defence companies to the nation, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

Singh said the move reflects the government’s resolve of achieving self-reliance in defence production.

Noting that the new companies will have full potential for growth, Singh said, if required, the government will provide support initially through financial and non-financial interventions.

He said the reform measure will provide autonomy to these companies and improve accountability and efficiency.

“The objective of this restructuring is to transform ordnance factories into productive, and profitable assets, improve expertise in the product range,

increase competitiveness, improve quality, enhance cost-efficiency and ensure self-reliance in defence preparedness,” he said.

Singh hoped that in the times of come, these new companies would not only play an important role in the defence manufacturing ecosystem but would also be engines of growth for the Indian economy.

He added that restructuring is a continuing process, not an end in itself.

The defence minister stated that all employees of the erstwhile OFB (Group A, B and C) belonging to production units will be transferred to the corporate entities on deemed deputa-

tion for a period of two years without any change in their service conditions as central government staff.

“The country’s defence sector has scaled greater heights due to the reforms taken by the government in the past few years. We have created a conducive ecosystem for exports and FDI,” he said.

Singh added that the Ministry of Defence has set a target of achieving a turnover of Rs 1.75 lakh crore in aerospace and defence goods and services by 2024, including exports of Rs 35,000 crore.

Jayant Patil, President of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDN) welcomed the setting up of the seven companies.

“Defence Industry of our country is aspiring to become a global brand. As envisioned by the prime minister, the industry can leverage mutual strengths to enhance India’s competitiveness with global quality, reliability backed by research and development and innovation to be a force to reckon with in the global stage,” he said.

Nagaland to host South Asian Cross Country Championship 1 killed, over 20 injured as SUV runs

(From p-1) With AFI aware of the enormous talent and potential amongst the youth of Northeast to perform well not just at national level but at international level, Metha claimed the federation was keen to promote athletics in the region.

Highlighting the importance of athletics and terming it as the foundation of many sports discipline, he pointed out that without the development of athletics, sports as a whole would not develop.

Metha also announced that AFI would conduct special training and workshops for coaches and technical officials at Kohima. The training and capacity building would be led by federation’s head coach and head coach of Team India (Athletics) at Tokyo Olympics P Radhakrishnan Nair.

into religious procession in C’garh

State to get doppler radar weather station and AWS

NH federal assembly adopts 6-point resolution

(From p-1) In a press release, NH federal assembly speaker Moatemjen Emchen and secretary Toniho Sheqi said the federal assembly was represented by the affiliated units of Naga Hoho, sub-ordinate bodies and special invitees from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar attended the Assembly. Federal Assembly extend appreciation to Rev. L. Kari Longchar for Bible reading and invocation prayer. The assembly also extend appreciation and gratitude to Lotha Public Organisation (LPO) and Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Pughoboto for attending the Federal Assembly as special invitees.

The Speaker adjourned the house sine die.

Flag & constitution face of Naga struggle: NSCN (I-M)

(From p-1) The statement mentioned that the bitter lesson of the past was driving away NSCN (I-M) from giving any face value after seeing through the crafty wickedness of the offer.

Therefore, it said that “NSCN’s stand is loud and clear that it would not follow the forbidden route to the Naga solution that is linked to foregoing the Naga national flag and Constitution which is the face of the Naga political struggle and identity. That would be no better than making comical entity out of the Naga solution.”

Video grab image of SUV that ran into a religious procession.

JASHPUR, OCT 15 (PTI): One person was killed and over 20 others were injured when an SUV ran into a religious procession at Pathalgaon in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh on Friday afternoon, police said.

The incident took place when residents of Bazarpara locality had taken out procession for the immersion of Goddess Durga idols, an official said.

The deceased man was identified as Gaurav Agrawal (21). Two occupants of the vehicle, Bablu Vishwakarma (21) and Shishupal Sahu (26), natives of Singrauli in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, were later arrested from the outskirts of the town while the vehicle itself was found burning, he said. Locals claimed that the two were smuggling ganja and set the SUV on

fire themselves to destroy evidence as they were being chased. Tension prevailed in the town and a large number of people gathered outside the Pathalgaon police station.

Terming the incident as “sad and heart-wrenching”, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the accused were immediately arrested and action has also been taken against some police officers who were prima facie found at fault.

“An inquiry has been ordered. No one will be spared. Justice will be done to all. May the departed soul rest in peace. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Baghel tweeted in Hindi. Senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Raman Singh demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the kin of the deceased.

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(From p-1) helipad on a pilot project for safety landing and takeoff and oneeach Agro-AWS network including soil moisture and soil temperature sensors in the premises of KVKs at Kiphire and Mokokchung, to be installed this year.

Further, the officials of the IMD pledged to offer more modern technologies and other programmesin the futureincluding early setting up of AWSs in all the official helipads of the state, informed the report.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

VOL. XXXI NO. 311 DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021

Myopic economic policy

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ndia is facing a difficult situation on the ground where those under below poverty line and the jobless are experiencing a kind of existential crisis.

Petrol and diesel prices have shot through the roof this year, impacting the household budget of citizens already reeling from the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prices of food items are rising while incomes are not increasing. The problem has been conveniently and popularly blamed on the pandemic and not the government’s mishandling of the pandemic and the continuing insulation against acknowledging the cries of the poor and the small businesses. The government keeps talking about the market growth and the projections by international financial institutions and feel justified that its policies are on track to make India a $5 trillion economy. The fact is that prices of petrol and diesel have reached unprecedented levels, leading to massive discontent.

The simple reason why retail prices of petrol and diesel are high in India is because of the high incidence of Central excise and state VAT imposed on these commodities. For every litre of petrol, the Central government currently collects an excise duty of Rs 19.48; for diesel the excise duty is Rs 15.33 per litre.

The state governments impose VAT over and above this. The rate of indirect taxes (central excise and VAT taken together) have crossed 100% in the case of petrol and 70% in the case of diesel. Without taxes, the retail price of a litre of petrol or diesel would be around Rs 40, even at the current level of international crude oil prices. Whenever there is reaction against the government over continuing with high excise taxes on fuel, the Modi government never fails to blame all on the previous UPA, despite the fact that its excise duty collections on fuels have almost quadrupled since 2014-15. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said “They (the UPA) took credit for keeping the prices of fuels low. Today, the government(NDA) is paying through the nose for the trickery the UPA indulged in. I can’t provide any relief due to the oil bonds worth Rs. 1.44 lakh crore issued in 2012 by the UPA. These were compensated by the government through the issuance of oil bonds. OMCs subscribed to these bonds having tenures of 15-20 years and earned interest annually. The excise duty collected on fuels during the last seven years of the NDA rule is Rs. 15.6 lakh crore, more than 12 times the bonds outstanding.

These could easily have been used to retire/repay the UPA bond burden. For all of the seven years, except the first (2014-15), the excise duty collections have been more than the principal and interest outstanding on oil bonds. Just one year of excise duty collection is more than sufficient to pay off the entire oil bonds.

The blame game is illogical and not factual as much as the other factor being the refusal of the NDA government against bringing fuel under the GST regime and its pro-corporate bias of the revenue mobilisation strategy. The break-up of excise duty for petrol and diesel reveals that more than 60% is infrastructure cess. The government is more interested in creating a physical facelift than for hunger and health as the Modi 2.0 has announced an ambitious Rs. 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti plan as long-term assets that will generate employment and fuel growth.

DailyDevotion The Key to the Missionary’s Message

He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. —1 John 2:2

The key to the missionary’s message is the propitiation of Christ Jesus— His sacrifice for us that completely satisfied the wrath of God. Look at any other aspect of Christ’s work, whether it is healing, saving, or sanctifying, and you will see that there is nothing limitless about those. But— “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”— that is limitless (John 1:29). The missionary’s message is the limitless importance of Jesus Christ as the propitiation for our sins, and a missionary is someone who is immersed in the truth of that revelation.

The real key to the missionary’s message is the “remissionary” aspect of Christ’s life, not His kindness, His goodness, or even His revealing of the fatherhood of God to us. “…repentance and remission of sins should be preached…to all nations…” (Luke 24:47). The greatest message of limitless importance is that “He Himself is the propitiation for our sins….”

The missionary’s message is not nationalistic, favoring nations or individuals; it is “for the whole world.”

When the Holy Spirit comes into me, He does not consider my partialities or preferences; He simply brings me into oneness with the Lord Jesus.

A missionary is someone who is bound by marriage to the stated mission and purpose of his Lord and Master. He is not to proclaim his own point of view, but is only to proclaim “the Lamb of God.” It is easier to belong to a faction that simply tells what Jesus Christ has done for me, and easier to become a devotee of divine healing, or of a special type of sanctification, or of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

But Paul did not say, “Woe is me if I do not preach what Christ has done for me,” but, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). And this is the gospel— “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

Quotes

I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

~ Rose Kennedy

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021

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High unemployment in Nagaland

nvestments in education are determined by two main reasons. One is to secure a decent job and the other is to earn a decent income. The benefits of education to the individual and the society are enormous, but the prospects of good employment and income are the primary factors that induce learners and parents to invest in education.

Nagaland was a late entrant into the modern education system, mainly because of the territorial isolation from the rest of the Indian subcontinent. This is evident from the fact that the literacy rate of Nagaland in 1951 was only 10.5 percent.

As more people understood the value of education, they invest more in education.

This pushed the literacy rate to 79.5 percent in 2011, which is higher than the national average of 74 percent.

However, the increase in education and literacy were not accompanied by proportionate expansions of the labour market. The end result is high unemployment rate, which has become a huge socio-economic problem. If the problem is not addressed urgently, it could even create law and order and political problems. High unemployment and underemployment exacerbate poverty and inequalities, fueling a sense of resentment and despair, often leading to conflicts and crime in the society. Aristotle once said, “poverty is the parent of crime and revolution”.

Evidently, many revolutions in the past and present were linked to poor governance, inequalities and poverty.

The psychological, economic and human cost of unemployment are multifaceted. Whitney Young said “the hardest work in the world is being out of work”.

Not being able to find a job,

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with no income, no security, burdened by debt and poverty after investing lakhs of rupees on education cannot be a pleasant experience for anybody. But again, the impacts are more severe for those who comes from poor financial background. James Baldwin summarized it in one sentence when he says “anyone who has struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor”.

During the great depression in the 1930s, unemployment in the US rose to 24 percent. This was considered as abnormal and an economic mess. The current rates of unemployment in Nagaland are worse than that. Yet, it seems to ring no bell nor stir an action. As per the periodic labour force survey (PLFS, 2019-20) released this year, unemployment rate for the working population (15-59 years) is 27.8 percent- the highest in the country, against the national average of 5.2 percent. Youth unemployment (15-29 years) is more troublesome at 70.1 percent - also the highest in the country, against the national average of 15 percent. Educated unemployment is also unreasonably higher at 26.7 percent for secondary, 34 percent for higher secondary, 46.3 for graduates and 56 percent for individuals with post graduate degree and above.

Ironically, the unemployment rates for the illiterates are zero, while it is 6.3 for primary education. If we regress these data, we would get an inverse relationship between education and unemployment; implying that acquiring more education reduces the prospects of employment. These results are contrary to the theory of human capital, which otherwise posits that education

leads to lesser unemployment, better and varied job opportunities and higher income.

In that case, is it worthwhile to invest in education?

Many of us might have come across some individuals negating the value of education. We often hear from them that it is useless to pursue education when one can’t even find a job of a peon or a chowkidar. But this anomaly in the relationship between education and employment is not the fault of the educational system alone. It is mostly economics, in that the economic system fails to generate enough jobs to absorb the teeming graduates.

High or mass unemployment is often the result of poor economic growth.

But if we observe the state’s gross domestic product, the average economic growth for the period 2012-13 to 2019-20 (8 years) is 12.2 percent at current price and 5.6 percent at constant price. An average growth rate of 5 to 6 percent is not bad for a resource poor state like Nagaland. This shows that unemployment in our state is not cyclical, which is caused by deficient demand leading to low growth. Ours is more of a chronic and structural one that requires structural reforms.

This takes us to another pertinent question as to who benefits from this economic growth? If growth does not translate into creating more jobs in the economy, it certainly is not an inclusive growth. It would then imply that only few sections of the economy are benefitting from this growth. Such jobless growth will only redistribute resources in favour of the affluent sections and thus escalate inequalities and other economic problems. This is another issue

Pakistani Taliban a cause of concern for Islamabad

he attacks carried out by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aka Pakistan Taliban have increased to the highest level in over four years as the US left Afghanistan and the Afghan Taliban took power. TTP has been emboldened by the developments in next-door Afghanistan. This has complicated the internal security scenario for Pakistan as the country is also fighting the Baloch insurgency in its province of Balochistan. It was believed for some time now that TTP has been marginalized and in disarray. As Pakistan army operations had ousted the Taliban insurgents from their most prized tribal sanctuary. But now this terror soutfit has experienced a reversal of fortunes, through the merger of various splinter factions and change of circumstances in Afghanistan.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan renewed its pledge of allegiance to the Afghan Taliban after the fall of Kabul. Also, the Afghan Taliban freed hundreds of TTP operatives, including the group’s deputy leader, Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, who was detained by Afghan authorities in 2013. And was jailed in Pul-E-Charki prison situated on the outskirts of capital Kabul.

A U.N. Security Council report in July 2021 estimated the TTP had 6,000 trained fighters on the Afghan side of the border.

Pakistani deep state has asked the Afghan Taliban to help in negotiations with the TTP. Presumably, to facilitate formal talks, Pakistan’s government offered amnesty if TTP leaders would disarm their fighters and accept the constitution as the supreme law of the land. This offer has been rejected by TTP on the grounds that there can be no dialogue with the state unless sharia law is fully implemented in the country. While Pakistan still expects its Afghan Taliban

allies to rein in the TTP. Taliban leaders have no pressing reason to alienate their TTP allies—a calculus that exposes the Taliban to charges of betraying the jihadist project and risking dissension in its own ranks by bowing to Pakistan’s demands. Also, the Afghan Taliban’s leverage over the Pakistani Taliban is limited as well. Even If the Afghan Taliban tried to force the TTP, on persuasion from Pakistan then some of its commanders can join Islamic State Khorasan (ISK). Moreover, TTP’s rhetoric is consistent with the Afghan Taliban’s stand of not recognizing the Durand Line as a legitimate border and opposing its fencing by Pakistan because it has divided the Pashtun tribes. Hence Afghan Taliban doesn’t want to make TTP an enemy.

TTP’s emir, Mufti Nur Wali Mehsud is working extensively to revive the group by bringing in those who had parted ways with the TTP since 2014. He is able to unite many old commanders and their groups under the banner of TTP. In July 2020 Hakimullah Mehsud Group headed by commander Mukhlis Yar and Amjad Farouqi group has joined the ranks. In August last year the Ameer Usman Saifullah Kurd group of Lashkare-Jhangvi, headed by Maulvi Khush Muhammad Sindhi also joined. Most importantly the two major and violent Taliban factions Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) under Omar Khalid Khurasani and Hizb ul-Ahrar (HuA) led

by Omar Khurasani re-joined the TTP conglomerate last year.

TTP is not a monolith. In December 2007, about 13 groups united under Baitullah Mehsud to form the organization. Current leader Noor Wali Mehsud realizes the fact that TTP cannot work as a centralized organization. Any attempts to

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that needs attention.

The bur ning issue, however, is the high unemployment, where 7 out of 10 youths are unemployed in the state. According to the Nagaland economic survey 2019-20, there are currently over 90,000 unemployed individuals registered at the employment exchanges.

With an unemployment rate at 27.8 percent, this figure is an understatement. Even a conservative estimate puts the current number of unemployed at around 3 lakhs.

Taking a minimal average monthly income of `7500 (`300 * 25 days), if we calculate it for 90000 individuals registered at the employment exchanges, the amount comes to `67.5 crores per month. Multiply it into 12 (one year), we get `810 crores. That’s the potential income lost due to unemployment in a year for just 90000 individuals. If we do the math for 3 lakhs individuals, the figure would come to `2700 crores in a year. Imagine the effect it would have on people’s welfare and economic growth if these people somehow find gainful employment and earns money. Apparently, nothing is more alarming than having lakhs of our population not being able to find work, unable to remain productive or contribute towards the progress of the society.

The higher unemployment rate among the educated workers could be due to the mismatch between the output of our educational systems and the demands of the labour market. This is a classic case of structural unemployment prevalent in developing economies. This kind of unemployment cannot be corrected by fiscal measures alone. According to the Friedman’s natural rate of unemployment, the

impact of money, in the long run, is primarily on the price level. Real variables such as output and employment are determined by real factors (such as, factors of production, technology and institutions of the economy).

Therefore, it is important to invest in infrastructure, accelerate industrialisation, strengthen economic institutions, integrate technological solutions and upgrade human capital to address such structural deficiencies.

Textbook economics recommends providing government sponsored trainings focusing on specific skills and qualifications to enable the unemployed to qualify for the job openings. Such training or skill upgradation programs can be intensified by outsourcing training programs to private firms.

Mismatch of jobs and employment can also occur due to geographical immobility.

This occurs when workers are unable to move from areas of high unemployment to areas where jobs are available. This could occur due to barriers in language, cultures, or difficulties in accommodations. It could also be due to family attachments to their current area.

Barriers in language and cultures can be corrected through education or sensitization programs.

With regard to accommodation problems, both in terms of costs or availability, government can either provide housing subsidies or construct houses in select cities and provide rents at affordable price. Attachment towards our own land or community is very common among the Naga society. Forget about working outside Nagaland, we find many people not willing to work outside of our home towns. Such attitudes or perceptions should change

and young people should be encouraged to take advantage of the globalized labor market.

Another way to increase employment is to invite industries located outside by providing fiscal incentives and other concessions. Focus should be given to the labor-intensive production units including medium, small and micro enterprises. According to economist Wicksell, “cheaper credit to businessmen [entrepreneurs] is the most effective measure to fight unemployment”. The debate on credit problems faced by entrepreneurs have been going on for a while vis-à-vis the SARFAESI act.

Government should apply its best mind to remove the bottlenecks in the credit flow so that deserving entrepreneurs find access to credit.

The state may also consider constituting an ‘employment commission’ by roping in experts from various fields to devise a comprehensive and practical plan to address employment issues. Huge unemployment, in our case, reflects not just the failure of the economic systems but also the political systems. Nagaland has been embroiled in political conflicts for decades. These conflicts have kept away potential investors and restricted the expansion of industries.

In addition, multiple taxation, extortions, unfair trade practices and corruption in governance have created non-conducive environment for growth. Hence, political resolution to the vexed Indo-Naga problem is prerequisite to pave a way for peace, growth and development in all aspects of life.

Dr. N. Janbemo Humtsoe janbemolotha@gmail. com

Rural women cultivating good food for all

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e have seen the role of a woman in any family as they are the home maker apart from all other works. The condition of rural and urban women is different and we can see more engagement of rural women in household activities.

The global data says that rural women - a quarter of the world’s population - work as farmers, wage earners, and entrepreneurs apart from being home makers but the irony is that less than 20% of landholders worldwide are women. As women are concentrated in both unpaid care and household work and their role in subsistence farming is often unremunerated, their contribution to the rural economy is widely underestimated.

Achieving gender equality and empowering women is not only the accurate thing to do but is a vital ingredient in the fight against extreme poverty, hunger and malnutrition. On average, women make up more than 40 percent of the agricultural labour force in developing countries, ranging from 20 percent in Latin America to 50 percent or more in parts of Africa and Asia. But the challenge is women face significant discrimination when it comes to land and livestock ownership, equal pay, participation in decision-making entities, and access to resources, credit and market for their farms to flourish.

As most of our population lives in rural areas, it is necessary for us to improve the lives of rural women.

Women in the rural areas must get opportunities in different spheres and they must participate in democratic process and get involved in the governance system. The crucial role that women and girls play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing, has been increasingly recognized by all. Structural barriers and discriminatory social norms continue to constrain women’s decision-making power and political participation in rural households and communities.

The UN Women supports the leadership and participation of rural women in shaping laws, strategies, policies, and programmes on all issues that affect their lives. The International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Decent Work Agenda offers an integrated framework for rural women’s empow-

erment, underpinned by international labour standards, social dialogue and the recognition that rural women play impose greater control and a key role in climate action. central decision-making from The first International Day of the higher leadership had been Rural Women was observed on 15th one of the main causes of the October 2008. This day, established by group’s disintegration in the the General Assembly in its resolution past. So, he has adopted a more 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recog‘federal’ approach to rebuilding nizes “the critical role and contribution the TTP, allowing the junior of rural women, including indigenous commanders to retain a large women, in enhancing agricultural degree of autonomy under the and rural development, improving TTP umbrella. As a result of food security and eradicating rural this approach, the majority of poverty.” This year, the International the splinter groups have now Day of Rural Women, puts a spotlight come back together, and most on “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All.” of the remaining ones are neAcross the world, food systems gotiating with Noor Wali. depend on the daily work of rural Hence with its allies comwomen. They play a variety of esing to power in Kabul and sential roles, from raising crops and strengthing of its own orgaprocessing their harvest, to preparing nizational structure. Pakistani food and distributing their products, Taliban poses a much greater ensuring that both their families risk for Islamabad. As a matand communities are nourished. Yet ter of fact, Tehreek-I-Taliban paradoxically those same women Pakistan still remains the largoften have less access to food and a est militant group in Pakistan. higher risk of hunger, malnutrition, The real operational strengths under nutrition and food insecurity of the Pakistan Taliban are its than their male counterparts. Due to affiliates and support networks, COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, some which still exist inside Pakistan 2.37 billion people did not have access and neighboring Afghanistan. to adequate food. This is an increase They may not be able to conof almost 20 per cent in just one year, trol large swaths of territory where those most affected were again in tribal areas as they used to rural women and girls. Due to the do till 2014. But can definitely pandemic we have many challenges launch a new wave of terrorist and we have seen that rural women and attacks across Pakistan if not girl children are impacted negatively checked in time. It will be right more than men. Girl children are less to say that Pakistan Taliban is accessed to digital gadgets for which rising from the ashes and no there is a digital divide. Rural women longer wants to lie low and can grow more good food provided keep a low profile it’s getting they are empowered and given scopes bolder with each passing day. to explore. The day is an opportunity Also, they see Afghan Taliban to address the rights of rural women as a role model and aspire to around the world. adopt their pathway which TTP Rural women are also a storethinks will lead it to success house of traditional knowledge and one day. It is high time that if their knowledge and skill can be Pakistan’s national security enhanced then this can bring positive apparatus takes the threat of transformation in the society and also TTP seriously and comes up enable us towards achieving Sustainwith a good strategy to tackle it. able Development Goals (SDGs).

Manish Rai is a political Let us encourage and empower rural analyst for Middle-East and women for a sustainable future.

Af-Pak region and Editor Ranjan K Baruah of the geo-political news With direct inputs from UN publiagency ViewsAround can cation and feedback may be sent to be reached at manishraiva@ bkranjan@gmail.com gmail.com of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

A security person keeps vigil at Singhu Border near the site of the farmers’ protest, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

attempted to desecrate the Sarbloh Granth, a holy book of the Sikhs.

Senior farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar told PTI that the group of Nihangs, which allegedly killed the man, was not part of the SKM’s protests and strict action should be taken against the culprits. He claimed that the victim was staying with the same group of Nihangs for some time. The deceased, Lakhbir Singh, was a labourer from Cheema Khurd village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran and was aged around 35 years, police said, adding

that the body was found tied to an overturned police barricade near a stage put up by the farmers protesting at the site for over 10 months.

The farmers’ protest site is located close to the DelhiHaryana border at Singhu.

“The Kundli police station received information at 5 am that a body was found near the farmers’ protest site,” a Sonipat police official said. He said the deceased was found wearing only a pair of shorts.

“We have registered a case and further investigations are on to find out

the culprits,” Additional Director General of Police, Rohtak Range, Sandeep Khirwar told PTI over the phone. The Sonipat police said they tried to question some people near the protest site regarding the incident.

Initially, some people resisted the entry of the police force in the area and were not cooperating, they added.

The video clip shows the Nihangs asking the man where had he come from.

The deceased is heard saying something in Punjabi and pleading before the Nihangs. His body bears wounds. The clip shows the Nihangs repeatedly asking him who had sent him for committing sacrilege.

One of them says the man is a “Punjabi” and not an outsider, and it should not be made into a HinduSikh issue. Another raises a religious chant.

The Nihangs are a Sikh order, distinguished by their blue robes and often seen

carrying spears. A case of murder has been registered at the Kundli police station in Sonipat against unidentified persons, police said.

Asked about the video clip circulating on social media platforms, a Sonipat police official said the matter is being investigated.

The body has been sent to the Sonipat civil hospital for post-mortem.

A H a r ya n a p o l i c e spokesperson said in Chandigarh that the man died soon after the Sonipat police team reached the spot.

“Some people were standing there. When the police tried to take the body away, they protested. After some efforts, the body was brought to the civil hospital,” the spokesperson said.

In a statement, the SKM said it wants to make it clear that “both the parties to the incident, the Nihang group and the deceased person, have no relation with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha”.

JEE-Advanced: Mridul Agarwal Goods train derails in UP, no loss of life from Delhi zone bags top rank

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NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (PTI): Mridul Agarwal from Delhi zone has topped the JEE-Advanced this year by scoring the highest marks ever in the IIT entrance exam, results for which were announced on Friday.

The 17-year-old Agarwal, who plans to pursue B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay, has scored 348 out of 360 marks in the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced. Agarwal, who hails from Rajasthan, had also scored 100 percentile in JEE-Main exam and shared the top rank with 17 others.

Kavya Chopra, also from Delhi zone, who became the first female to top the JEE-Main exam, has emerged as the topper in JEE-Advanced among females. She has scored 286 marks out of 360 with her overall rank being 98.

A total of 41,862 candidates have qualified in JEE-Advanced this year, of whom 6,452 are female candidates, according to officials.

This year, IIT-Kharagpur conducted the exam, which is the qualifying test for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). A total of 1,41,699 candidates had appeared in both paper 1 and 2 of JEE-Advanced.

“While 97 foreign candidates had registered for the exam only 42 of them appeared out of which seven have qualified,” a senior official said.

While the JEE-Mains is conducted for admission to engineering colleges across the country, it is considered as a qualifying test for JEE-Advanced.

Starting this year, JEEMain was conducted four times a year to offer flexibility to students and a chance to improve their scores.

The first phase was held in February and the second in March.

The next phases were scheduled for April and May but those were postponed in view of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic that raged through the country affecting lakhs.

KANPUR(UP), OCT 15 (IANS): Twenty-four empty wagons of a goods train derailed near Ambiyapur in Uttar Pradesh on the busy Delhi-Howrah rail route on Friday morning.

The derailment took place about 50 km from Kanpur and no loss of life

has been reported. However, train services on the route have been affected.

Chief PRO of North Central Railway (NCR) Shivam Sharma said efforts are on to resume rail traffic on the route.

The wagons have been badly damaged and rail

tracks were uprooted due to the accident, he said.

Sharma also said that operation of some longdistance trains has been disrupted, and efforts are on to restore them.

Apart from this, the routes of some trains have been diverted.

Terrorists resorting to targeted killings in J&K, says RSS chief NAGPUR, OCT 15 (PTI): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said terrorists are resorting to targeted killings of minorities in Jammu and Kashmir to instil fear in the minds of people, and asserted that military preparedness on the borders needs to be alert and sound on all ends and at all times.

Addressing the annual Vijayadashmi rally at Reshimbagh ground here, Bhagwat made a pitch for a review and reformulation of the National Population Policy keeping the next 50 years in mind.

Bhagwat also emphasised the need to control the content on OTT and said at present unregulated broadcast of varied material on these platforms are “open for everyone’s indiscriminate consumption’.

Expressing concern over cryptocurrency, he said clandestine, uncontrolled currency like Bitcoin has the potential to destabilise the economy of all countries and pose serious challenges.

Referring to his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir, he said after the nullification of special powers vested to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, common people are reaping benefits. But taking a step ahead, efforts need to be taken for emotional integration the rest of the country.

Centre claims less farm fire incidents since Sep 15

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (IANS): The Central government on Friday claimed that paddy residue burning events have been reduced by 69.49 per cent in Punjab, by 18.28 per cent in Haryana and by 47.61 per cent in the eight NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh during the onemonth period since September 15 compared to the same period last year.

As the air pollution situation in the national capital region (NCR) started worsening slowly over the last few days, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has been actively monitoring paddy residue burning events from September 15.

According to a release from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, the total reported residue burn-

ing events in Punjab are 1,286 since September 15 as against 4,216 for the same period of last year.

Similarly, in Haryana, the reported fire incidents were 487 as against 596, and in the eight districts, the total stubble fire incidents reported during this period are 22 as against 42 for the corresponding period of last year.

No fire counts have been reported from Delhi and two NCR districts of

Rajasthan. The first paddy residue burning was reported on September 16 in Punjab, September 18 in the NCR and September 28 in Haryana.

The major hotspots of paddy residue burning in the state of Punjab are Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Patiala, and Ludhiana. These four districts account for 72 per cent of stubble burning events.

The major hotspots in Haryana are Karnal, Kaithal and Kurukshetra,

which account for 80 per cent of the stubble burning incidences.

The Commission is taking up with the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on a daily basis to ensure strict implementation of the action plan and the framework to curb paddy residue burning events.

CAQM has also held series of meetings with state government officials including the district collectors/ district magistrates of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Out of a total 1,795 sites, where burning has been reported in Punjab, Haryana and eight NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh till October 14, as many as 663 fields have been inspected by the enforcement agencies and officials concerned of the respective states.

Mohan Bhagwat

“The minds should meet. The relation of any Indian with the country is not a business transaction. We need to inculcate that feeling in the minds of people of Kashmir,” Bhagwat said.

The government and people are working towards it and these efforts have to be stepped up, he stressed.

“After (nullification of special provisions of Article 370), the fear for them (terrorists) has vanished. But since they would use fear to achieve their means, (they feel) it is important for them to bring back that fear (in the minds of people).

“This is why they resort to targeted killings to demoralise, as they would do before. Their objective is to again instil fear,” he said, referring to the recent killings of Sikhs and Hindus in the Valley.

The government has to deal this with them effectively so that the battle can be won, he added.

His statement comes in the wake of the killing

of at least seven civilians in Jammu and Kashmir by militants in just five days earlier this month. Of those killed, four belonged to minority communities and six of the deaths were reported in Srinagar.

Speaking about the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Bhagwat said their predisposition — “passionate fanaticism, tyranny and terrorism in the name of Islam” is sufficient to make everyone apprehensive of them.

But now China, Pakistan and Turkey have coalesced in an “unholy coalition” with the Taliban, he said.

“We cannot retire in complacency. Our military preparedness on the borders needs to be alert and sound on all ends and at all times,” he said.

In such a situation, the internal security and stability of the country must be secured by the government and the society with caution and vigilance, he added.

Bhagwat said efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the domain of defence and security and to become upto-date with newer concerns like cyber security must be ramped up.

“We should be self-sufficient at the earliest when it comes to domains like security,” he said.

Stalin urges 4 CMs to allow sale of green firecrackers C H E N NA I , O C T 1 5 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K. Stalin has urged his counterparts in Delhi, Odisha, Rajasthan and Haryana to reconsider the ban on sale of firecrackers and allow sale of green crackers.

In a letter to his four counterparts, Stalin requested them to allow the sale of firecrackers that falls within the norms set by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in their states during this Diwali.

Citing the apex court’s

order of allowing green crackers, Stalin said a blanket ban was not reasonable.

“Such a ban is not prevalent in other countries. Moreover, such a ban if imposed by other states also, would lead to the closure of the entire industry, jeopardising the livelihood of around 8 lakh persons,” Stalin said.

“You would also appreciate that bursting of firecrackers is an integral part of Indian festivals, especially Diwali. A balanced approach that gives due regard to environment, live-

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Man lynched at Singhu border, hand chopped off

SINGHU BORDER/ CHANDIGARH, OCT 15 (PTI): A man was lynched, his hand chopped off and the body tied to a metal barricade at a farmers’ protest venue at Kundli near the Delhi-Haryana border, a gruesome incident being blamed on a group of Nihangs.

In a video clip that has gone viral on social media platforms, some Nihangs are seen standing as the man lies on the ground in a pool of blood with his chopped off left hand lying next to him. The Nihangs are heard in the clip saying the man has been punished for desecrating a holy book of the Sikhs.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions that is spearheading the protests at Delhi’s borders against three agriculture laws of the Centre, said a group of Nihangs has claimed responsibility for the brutal killing after the deceased allegedly

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here, they said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Shivhari Meena said that around 30 families from Madhya Pradesh’s Pandokhar were going to a temple in Erach here in the tractor-trolley. The tractortrolley overturned after the driver of the vehicle suddenly applied the brakes to avoid hitting an animal that had strayed onto the road.

Four children and seven women were killed in the accident, he said.

The injured have been hospitalised, he said.

According to an official statement, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the accident and directed officials to provide adequate medical treatment to the injured.

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JHANSI (UP), OCT 15 (PTI): At least 11 people, including four children, were killed here on Friday after a tractor-trolley in which they were travelling overturned when the driver suddenly applied the brakes to avoid hitting an animal, police said.

Six people were also injured in the accident that occurred in Chirgaon area

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and mother Gauri Khan via audio visual facility,” the prison official said.

The call was made two-three days ago, he said.

Aryan is being served food that is cooked inside the prison and he is not allowed to have any outside food, he said.

“The food is of good quality and served as per the required standards,” he said.

There is a canteen facility inside the prison premises and he can purchase the necessary things, the official said. “His father Shah Rukh Khan has sent him a money order of Rs 4,500, which he received on Monday,” he said.

Aryan was given an identification number that is given to undertrials by the prison authorities when he was lodged in the prison, he said.

Another official had said on Thursday that Aryan and five others arrested in the case were shifted to general barracks of the Arthur Road prison here as their quarantine period was over.

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MUMBAI, OCT 15 (PTI): Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is lodged in Arthur Road prison in central Mumbai in a case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship, has spoken to his parents through a video call from inside the prison once, an official said on Friday.

Aryan also received Rs 4,500 though money-order sent by his father, he said.

Aryan (23) was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 3 from the cruise ship off the Mumbai coast. He will have to remain in jail at least till October 20, as a special court has posted his and two others’ bail pleas for orders on that day.

He is lodged in the Arthur Road prison along with five others arrested in the case.

“As physical meetings with family members are not possible due to COVID-19 norms, all the undertrials are permitted to speak to their kin via video call once or twice a week. Accordingly Aryan Khan was allowed to speak to his father Shah Rukh Khan

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Sitharaman, Yellen discuss money laundering Nagaland premium gold tea launched WASHINGTON, OCT 15 (PTI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her American counterpart Janet Yellen on Thursday discussed among other issues fighting illicit finance, money laundering and combating terrorism financing.

The two dignitaries had a wide-ranging discussion during the eighth IndiaUSA Economic and Financial Partnership meeting.

The importance of fighting illicit finance and the need for continued cooperation in tackling money laundering and combating the terror funding was underpinned by Sitharaman and Yellen, the Finance Ministry said in a tweet, as the two countries issued a detailed joint statement after the meeting.

We continue to strengthen our cooperation in tackling money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism through increased information sharing and coordination, said the joint statement.

Both sides agree on the importance of fighting financial crimes and on the effective implementation of the Financial Action Task Force standards to protect our financial systems from abuse, it added.

Nirmala Sitharaman and Janet Yellen.

During the first IndiaUS Economic and Financial Partnership meeting since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two countries also agreed on further engagements on emerging financial sectors such as cross-border payments, payment systems and the development of an International Financial Services Centre.

Sitharaman and Yellen were also joined by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, during the meeting.

Sitharaman and Yellen affirmed their commitment to continue engagement both bilaterally and multilaterally to address global economic issues. During the ministerial meeting, we took stock of the extensive efforts that have already been undertaken by both sides to deepen mutual un-

derstanding and highlighted new elements of the vital bilateral relationship, the joint statement said. We had productive discussions on a range of subjects, including the macroeconomic outlook and recovery from the pandemic, financial regulatory and technical collaboration, multilateral engagement, climate finance, and antimoney laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), it said The two leaders acknowledged the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on lives and livelihoods.

We also addressed the importance of maintaining supportive policies until a strong and inclusive recovery is firmly entrenched, it said. According to the Joint Statement, the meeting featured the Economic and Financial Partnership’s

first session dedicated to climate finance, reflecting their respective commitments to driving urgent progress in combating climate change and the critical role of climate finance in achieving this shared global goal.

We shared views on the re-energized global efforts to increase climate ambition as well as our respective domestic efforts to meet our publicly expressed climate goals, the statement said.

We agreed that public finance, when paired with enabling policies, can promote private finance, it added. The two countries reaffirmed the collective developed country goal to mobilise USD100 billion annually for developing countries from public and private sources, in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation. We intend to engage further on addressing climate change between our two ministries, as well as through the Finance Mobilization pillar of the recently launched Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) under the US-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership, it said.

Reemphasizing their commitment to the central role of multilateral coop-

eration in addressing global challenges, both sides affirmed their commitment to debt sustainability and transparency in bilateral lending. Acknowledging the importance of working through multilateral development banks to help India access and mobilise available funds to support development objectives, including for climate, the two leaders welcomed the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework political agreement on October 8 as representing a significant accomplishment for updating the international tax architecture to reflect the modern economy and establish an international tax system that is more stable, fairer, and fit for purpose for the 21st century.

We take note of the progress made in sharing financial account information between the two countries under the Inter-Governmental Agreement under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), it said. The two sides should continue to engage in discussions on the full reciprocal arrangement on FATCA. The two sides look forward to continued collaboration for increased cooperation in sharing of information for tackling offshore tax evasion, the statement added.

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Atoqa Tea Producer Co. Ltd., a registered Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), Tea factory located at Nikhekhu village, Niuland sub division launched its brand Northeast Brews and its product Nagaland Premium Gold tea with the brand promoter Baichung Bhutia, Indian football icon and legend, in multiple Northeastern states and New Delhi.

The factory, the first in Dimapur district with a capacity of 5 lakh kg made CTC tea per year under the license issued by Tea Board of India (Government of India) began its operations in March 2021. In a press statement, Head of Operations, Chothao Rhakho said that the brand would now enter the domestic market with its distinct identity “Nagaland Tea”.

As per tea tasting consultant experts’ review, it had a mixed flavor, liquor, and aroma of Darjeeling and Assam tea given its proximity and similar landscape, making it a tea enthusiast’s delight and mystery beverage as each region has its distinct flavor. The brand is strategized by the awardwinning “Lemon Designs Pvt Ltd” a leading National Pune-based firm, whose clients include WIPRO, Book

My Show, and Hill Cart Tales’ luxury gift tea brand amongst others. Dipender Baoni, MD, in Dimapur, informed that the next phase of brand growth would be in the category of teabags and luxury corporate gift boxes.

Presently, the factory management supports 700 acres (approx.) with about 170 small tea growers in the Niuland belt of western Sumi areas, with a vision towards creating sustainable rural livelihood for the small tea growers and boosting the local economy and ensuring a better quality of life. The management is also working closely with CaFNEI (Cambridge Friends of NorthEast India) - a Cambridge University Alumni group of leading experts on Environment and Development towards supporting environment, conservation, and sustainable development work in India especially the Northeast, which falls under the Indo-Burma Biodiversity

hotspot. Simon Jyrwa, the Commercial Manager, with 10 years of experience in the tea Industry with the Mac Leod Russel India Limited, said that the establishment of Tea industry will also served as a source of encouragement for investors to start industries in the belt.

Tokato Yepthomi handling ground operations, informed that the Ato area under the Western Sumi belt has immense industrial and tourism potential to boost the economy of the district, for which the existing road connectivity from 4th-mile jail junction to Niuland bridge serves as indispensable lifeline connectivity would be a detrimental factor in the future for its growth.

Jakhato Tsakhalu handling STG and warehouse distributorship chain, informed the brand “Northeast Brews, Nagaland Premium Gold tea”, would hit the retail shelf soon.

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The development assumes significance in the wake of country’s power plants grappling with coal shortages. “The ministry of coal has taken all efforts to augment coal supplies to the power sector and decided to divert and augment the supplies to power sector from captive coal blocks,” the coal ministry said in statement.

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Toyota wants to restart curtailed production in December and is asking its component suppliers in Southeast Asia to boost supplies so it can claw back some lost production, three sources familiar with the carmaker’s plans told Reuters earlier.

The total reduction in production from September through November will be as much as 910,000 vehicles, a Toyota spokesperson said.

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components from factories in Malaysia and Vietnam slowed because of increased COVID-19 infections there, forcing Toyota to trim its production target for the year to March 31 by 300,000 vehicles to 9 million.

On Friday, the company stuck to that forecast, meaning it will have to ramp up production for the remainder of the business year, relying on a decline in COVID-19 infection rates in Southeast Asia to allow chip factories to raise output.

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Japan’s leading carmaker said in a press release it would produce between 100,000 and 150,000 fewer vehicles in November than it had planned for a month that was meant see a rebound in lost output.

That reduction comes after cuts in September and October as supplies of

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Gunbattles erupt in Beirut protest; 6 die Over 30 dead in Kandahar mosque blast

BEIRUT, OCT 15 (AP): Heavy gunfire broke out Thursday in Beirut during a protest organised by the Hezbollah group against the judge leading the probe into last year’s blast in the city’s port.

At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in the most violent street fighting in the Lebanese capital in years.

The exchanges of fire along a former front line from the 1975-90 civil war involved pistols, automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, and were reminiscent of that conflict.

Gunfire echoed for hours, and ambulances rushed to pick up casualties. Snipers shot from buildings. Bullets penetrated apartment windows in the area. Schools were evacuated and residents hid in shelters.

The chaos raised the specter of a return to sectarian violence in a country already embroiled in multiple crises, including one of the world’s worst economic crises of the past 150 years.

It was not clear who started the shooting, which began shortly after the start of the protest organized by the Iran-backed Hezbollah and its Shiite allies from the Amal Movement against

At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in the most violent street fighting in the Lebanese capital in years.

Judge Tarek Bitar, who is leading the investigation into last year’s massive port explosion.

Hezbollah and its allies accuse the judge of singling out politicians for questioning, most of them allied with Hezbollah.

Tensions over the port blast have contributed to Lebanon’s many troubles, including a currency collapse, hyperinflation, soaring poverty and an energy crisis leading to extended electricity blackouts.

Officials from both Shiite parties, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, had attacked Bitar for days, accusing him of politicizing the investigation by charging and summoning some officials and not others. They want him removed.

None of Hezbollah’s officials have so far been charged in the 14-month investigation.

The probe centers on hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate that were improperly stored at a port warehouse that detonated on August 4, 2020.

The blast killed at least 215 people, injured thousands and destroyed parts of nearby neighbourhoods.

It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history and further devastated the country already beset with political divisions and financial woes.

Bitar is the second judge to lead the complicated investigation. His predecessor was removed following legal challenges.

On Thursday, shortly before the planned protest,

an appeals court turned down a request to remove Bitar from his post filed by two lawmakers who are defendants in the case, both of them allies of Hezbollah.

The calls for the judge’s removal upset many who considered it blatant interference in the work of the judiciary.

The right-wing Christian Lebanese Forces mobilized supporters Wednesday evening after Hezbollah and Amal called for the protest at the Justice Palace, located on the former front line separating predominantly Muslim and Christian areas of Beirut.

Videos circulating on social media Wednesday night showed supporters of the Christian Lebanese Forces marching in the streets, carrying large crosses.

In a statement Thursday, the two Shiite groups said their protesters came under fire from snipers deployed over rooftops.

Among the dead — all Shiites — were two Hezbollah members.

The army also said protesters came under fire, but later in the evening said an “altercation and exchange of fire” occurred as the protesters were headed to the Justice Palace.

The violence unfolded

while U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland was in town, meeting with Lebanese officials. Her schedule was slightly thrown off by the action on the streets.

Nuland later told an airport news conference that an impartial judiciary is the guarantor of all rights, in apparent criticism of Hezbollah.

“The Lebanese people deserve no less, and the victims and the families of those lost in the port blast deserve no less,” she said.

“Today’s unacceptable violence makes clear what the stakes are.”

As the clashes erupted, an Associated Press journalist saw a man open fire with a pistol and gunmen shooting in the direction of protesters from a balcony.

Several men fell immediately and bled on the street. The army sent patrols to the area following the gunfire between the Muslim and Christian sides of the capital.

The Lebanese Red Cross said at least 30 people were wounded. One of the dead, a mother of five, was shot in the head.

Hezbollah said it planned a funeral for the woman, and two of its fighters, for Friday.

Three bomb blasts hit Fatemieh mosque, believed to be the largest Shiite house of prayer in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, during Friday prayers - killing dozens of people.

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (IANS): More than 30 people have died while 90 others have been injured after an explosion tore through a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in the Afghan city of Kandahar, the BBC reported.

Pictures from inside the Bibi Fatima mosque show shattered windows and bodies lying on the ground with some other worshippers trying to help.

The explosion’s cause is not yet clear, but it is suspected to be a case of suicide bombing. Witnesses said that there were three blasts in the mosque.

IS-K, a local branch of the Islamic State, is expected to claim responsibility for the attack, the BBC reported.

Kandahar is Afghanistan’s second largest city and the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban, so an attack in the city by IS-K, which is extremely hostile towards the Taliban, would be significant.

Last Friday, a suicide attack on another Shia mosque during Friday prayers in the northern city of Kunduz had killed at least 50 people. IS-K had said that it carried out the attack, which was the dead-

liest since the US forces left Afghanistan at the end of August.

IS-K, a Sunni Muslim group, is the most extreme and violent of all the jihadi militant groups in Afghanistan. Sunni Muslim extremists have targeted Shia Muslims, whom they see as heretics.

IS-K has targeted Afghan security forces, politicians and ministries, the Taliban, religious minorities, including Shia Muslims and Sikhs, US and Nato forces, and international agencies, including aid organisations, the report said.

Moon meets CIA chief, touts S.Korea-US alliance Taliban intimidation causing school attendance rates to remain low

South Korean President Moon Jae-in with CIA chief William Burns.

their war-torn country, were evacuated to South Korea.

Moon thanked Burns for actively helping evacuate the Afghans, according to the statement. Nuclear talks between Washing-

ton and Pyongyang have remained stalled since the Hanoi summit in 2019 between then US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ended without a deal.

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (IANS): Girls in Afghanistan must be allowed to return to secondary school and continue their education, Amnesty International said on Friday as it published new testimonies from pupils and teachers documenting Taliban threats and violence.

Witnesses told Amnesty International that the Taliban used four schools for military purposes during fighting prior to their takeover of the country: Tughani High School and Khetib Zada High School in Sar-e-Pul; Zakhail-eKhondon High School in Kunduz; and Alishing High School in Laghman province.

Such use of schools places them at risk of attack, and is likely to make it extremely difficult to deliver an adequate education.

Many families remain fearful of the Taliban, and are too nervous to send their children to school, particularly girls.

While male students nationwide were allowed to return to secondary school on September 17, the Taliban insisted that a “safe learning environment” was required before girls could return.

However, in more than 20 new interviews, students, teachers and school administrators told Amnesty that intimidation and harassment by the Taliban are causing school

Myanmar issues gag order on senior lawyer defending Suu Kyi BANGKOK, OCT 15 (AP): The main lawyer for Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being tried on multiple criminal charges, said late Thursday he has been issued a gag order barring him from talking about her cases.

Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw wrote on his Facebook page that the action against him was taken under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a broadly worded statute from British colonial times intended to deal with emergency situations

that threats to public safety.

“My mouth is under 144,“ is how he explained his situation. The law is normally used to restrict public gatherings and impose curfews, and has been employed that way by the military after it ousted Suu Kyi’s elected government in February. Kyi Win, another lawyer on Suu Kyi’s legal team, told The Associated Press that the township office in the capital Naypyitaw, where Suu Kyi is being tried, summoned Khin Maung Zaw to have him sign an undertaking not to reveal information

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to the media. News of the gag order circulated late Thursday night, when government officials could not be contacted for comment.

The practical effect of the order will be to choke off almost any first-hand accounts of the ongoing

trials in which Suu Kyi and her co-defendants are involved.

The only accounts of the proceedings have come from the lawyers defending her and her co-defendants.

The court sessions are closed to reporters and the public, the prosecutors do not comment on them, and the state-controlled media so far have not reported directly on them.

“The military council now is blocking one lawyer after another,” Kyi Win said, referring to the ruling junta. “We do not know what will happen next.”

UK MP David Amess dies after being stabbed in a church ESSEX (ENGLAND), OCT 15 (AGENCIES): A British lawmaker was stabbed to death on Friday in a church by a man who lunged at him at a meeting with voters from his electoral district, knifing him repeatedly. David Amess, a 69-year-old lawmaker from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party, was attacked at around midday at a meeting at the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, east of London.

“He was treated by emergency services but, sadly, died at the scene,” police said. “A 25-year-old man was quickly arrested after officers arrived at the scene on suspicion of murder and

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a knife was recovered.”

Armed police swooped on the church and detectives said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. There was no detail about the motivation for the attack.

Emergency services had fought to save his life inside the church - where a sign says “All are welcome here” - but in vain.

Colleagues from across

parliament expressed their shock and paid tribute to Amess, who held regular meetings with voters on the first and third Friday of the month, saying he was diligent in his duties to his local area.

Flags in Downing Street were lowered in tribute.

Amess, married with five children, was first elected to parliament to represent Basildon in 1983, and then stood for Southend West in 1997. He was knighted

by Queen Elizabeth for his public service in 2015.

His website listed his main interests as “animal welfare and pro-life issues.”

He was popular with lawmakers and known for his active contributions to de-

bates - often about issues relating to his Essex constituency or animal rights.

“He was stabbed several times,” John Lamb, a local councillor at the scene, told Reuters.

Attack on Democracy The stabbing at a meeting with constituents has echoes of a 2010 incident when Labour lawmaker Stephen Timms survived a stabbing in his constituency office, and the 2016 fatal shooting of Labour’s Jo Cox just days before the Brexit referendum. “Attacking our elected representatives is an attack on democracy itself,” Cox’s husband Brendan said on Twitter. “There is no excuse, no justification. It is as cowardly as it gets.”

In August, San Mar La Nyunt, another of Suu Kyi’s lawyers, was also forced to agree to a gag order banning her from speaking to the media.

Suu Kyi’s supporters and independent analysts say the charges against her are concocted to discredit her and legitimize the military’s seizure of power.

The most serious charges are corruption, for which each count is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and violating the Official Secrets Act, which carries a maximum term of 14 years.

attendance rates to remain low at all levels, particularly for girls.

“At present, girls in Afghanistan are effectively barred from returning to secondary school. Across the country, the rights and aspirations of an entire generation of girls are dismissed and crushed,” said Agnes Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.

“The right to edu-

cation is a fundamental human right, which the Taliban – as the de facto authorities running the country – are duty-bound to uphold. The policies currently pursued by the Taliban are discriminatory, unjust and violate international law.

“The Taliban should immediately re-open all secondary schools to girls, put a stop to all harassment, threats and attacks against teachers and students, and cease any military use of schools in Afghanistan.”

To date, while some secondary schools have allowed girls to return, including in Kabul city and in provinces such as Kunduz, Balkh and Sar-e Pul, the vast majority of secondary schools across Afghanistan remain closed for girls. Several female secondary school students said they had lost their mo-

tivation to study because the Taliban seem likely to allow them to work only in a few, specific fields, such as education or healthcare.

Teachers, students and activists across Afghanistan told Amnesty International that primary school attendance rates have dropped significantly in many areas, particularly for girls.

Many families remain fearful of the Taliban, and are too nervous to send their children to school, particularly girls.

The severe economic situation has forced many families to take their children out of school and send them to work.

Millions of Afghans have been internally displaced during and following the Taliban’s takeover of the country, and many displaced children are not attending school.

United States wins seat on UN rights council in uncontested election UNITED NATIONS, OCT 15 (AP): The United States won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council that former president Donald Trump denounced and quit, joining 17 other nations elected in uncontested votes Thursday that were criticized for guaranteeing spots to countries with abysmal rights records.

The 193-member UN General Assembly elected all 18 candidates proposed by the world organization’s five regional groups. Benin was the top vote-getter with 189 votes, followed by

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Gambia with 186, while the United States with 168 and Eritrea with 144 were at the bottom of the list.

“The absence of competition in this year’s Human Rights Council vote makes a mockery of the word `election,’” said Louis Charbonneau, the UN director for Human Rights Watch.

“Electing serious rights abusers like Cameroon, Eritrea and the United Arab Emirates sends a terrible signal that UN member states aren’t serious about the council’s fundamental

mission to protect human rights.” He said Cameroon’s government has suppressed the opposition, crushed dissent and persecuted lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Eritrean troops have committed widespread atrocities in neighboring Ethiopia’s Tigray region and other serious rights violations, and the rights situation in the UAE “remains dire” with prominent Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor imprisoned without a mattress in near-total isolation, he said.

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SEOUL, OCT 15 (IANS): South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a meeting with William Burns, the chief of US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), here on Friday, touting the Seoul-Washington alliance as a foundation of the nation’s security.

Burns, who is on his first visit to South Korea after taking the job, expressed his deep respect to Moon’s efforts to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said in a statement.

Moon and Burns also exchanged views about intelligence cooperation between the two allies and the current situation on the Korean Peninsula, Yonhap News Agency quoted the statement as saying.

In August, about 400 Afghans, who had helped the Seoul government in

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Earth is reflecting less light, it’s not clear if that’s a trend Adele releases first single in 5 years with Easy on Me Earthshine — the light reflected from our planet to the dark portion of the moon and then back to Earth (shown here) — decreased measurably in recent years, a sign our planet is capturing more solar energy than it has in years past.

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he amount of sunlight that Earth reflects back into space — measured by the dim glow seen on the dark portions of a crescent moon’s face — has decreased measurably in recent years. Whether the decline in earthshine is a short-term blip or yet another ominous sign for Earth’s climate is up in the air, scientists suggest.

Our planet, on average, typically reflects about 30 percent of the sunlight that shines on it. But a new analysis bolsters previous studies suggesting that Earth’s reflectance has been declining in recent

years, says Philip Goode, an astrophysicist at Big Bear Solar Observatory in California. From 1998 to 2017, Earth’s reflectance declined about 0.5 percent, the team reported in the Sept. 8 Geophysical Research Letters.

Using ground-based instruments at Big Bear, Goode and his colleagues measured earthshine — the light that reflects off our planet, to the moon and then back to Earth — from 1998 to 2017. Because earthshine is most easily gauged when the moon is a slim crescent and the weather is clear, the team collected a mere 801

data points during those 20 years, Goode and his colleagues report.

Much of the decrease in reflectance occurred during the last three years of the two-decade period the team studied, Goode says.

Previous analyses of satellite data, he and his colleagues note, hint that the drop in reflectance stems from warmer temperatures along the Pacific coasts of North and South America, which in turn reduced lowaltitude cloud cover and exposed the underlying, much darker and less reflective seas.

“Whether or not this

is a long-term trend [in Earth’s reflectance] is yet to be seen,” says Edward Schwieterman, a planetary scientist at University of California, Riverside, who was not involved in the new analysis. “This strengthens the argument for collecting more data,” he says.

Decreased cloudiness over the eastern Pacific isn’t the only thing trimming Earth’s reflectance, or albedo, says Shiv Priyam Raghuraman, an atmospheric scientist at Princeton University. Many studies point to a long-term decline in sea ice (especially in the Arctic), ice on land, and tiny pollut-

ants called aerosols — all of which scatter sunlight back into space to cool Earth.

With ice cover declining, Earth is absorbing more radiation. The extra radiation absorbed

by Earth in recent decades goes toward warming the oceans and melting more ice, which can contribute to even more warming via a vicious feedback loop, says Schwieterman.

Altogether, Goode and his colleagues estimate, the decline in Earth’s reflectance from 1998 to 2017 means that each square meter of our planet’s surface is absorbing, on average, an extra 0.5 watts of energy. For comparison, the researchers note in their study, planet-warming greenhouse gases and other human activity over the same period boosted energy input to Earth’s surface by an estimated 0.6 watts of energy per square meter.

That means the decline in Earth’s reflectance has, over that 20-year period, almost doubled the warming effect our planet experienced. (By Sid Perkins)

Aparna Sen’s ‘The Rapist’ wins top award at Busan film fest

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parna Sen’s hard-hitting social drama, ‘The Rapist’, was declared the joint winner of the Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which concluded here on Friday. The film, starring Konkona Sen Sharma, had been premiered at the festival’s ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ section on October 7.

Describing it as one of the best works directed by the veteran filmmaker and actress, Variety.com says it is “a gripping Indian social drama” about a middle-class academic who wants her rapist, to whom she has

fallen pregnant, and who has been sentenced to death, to tell her why he committed such a crime. ‘The Rapist’, whose highlight is a standout performance by Konkona, is “a deeply affecting portrait of personal trauma and an intelligent examination of social and cultural factors fueling the horrifying prevalence of sexual violence in India,” according to Variety.com. The film, incidentally, has been produced by Sameer Nair for Applause Entertainment, which had earlier been behind the critically acclaimed web series, ‘Scam 1992’.

The rapist in the film is played by Tanmay Dhanania.

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Women can have a heart problem and not even realise it

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igns of poor heart health do not appear as visibly in women as it does in men. What this means is that if a man has a heart issue, there are specific symptoms like angina which can be spotted easily and the right course of action be recommended. The same issue in a woman may not result in a sign or symptom that can be easily spotted. So often, their symptoms go ignored or unrecognised and they do not receive timely intervention to correct the problem. The issue is so acute that today 1 in 3 deaths among women is due to coronary heart disease.

There is also a significant lack of self-awareness among women about risk factors and the prevention of CVDs. Women don’t only attend to matters of the home, but they hold positions at leading companies, and continue to rise to the occasion and meet impossible demands on their time. Through all of this, they take care of the emotional needs of their family members and loved ones; and still culturally are predisposed to putting the needs of others before their own. The stress they experience, among other common risk factors, often goes unnoticed by those around them. And stress has a

greater influence on CVD risk in women vs men. Along with stress, other factors like diet quantity and quality also have a greater influence on CVD risk in women vs men.

Additionally, women are also impacted by female-specific risk factors for CVD like polycystic Ovarian syndrome PCOS, preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes.

In such a situation where symptoms of a heart problem do not manifest visibly, it is extremely important for women to be aware of their own risk factors and adopt proactive measures to take care of their heart health. For example, one risk factor, stress has been linked to a greater intake of energy and nutrient-dense foods, mainly sources of sugar and fat, and to poor diet quality. Women can take simple steps like reducing unhealthy fats and products with high content of sugar and salt to improve the quality of their diet. Choose ingredients that are good for the heart, like oatmeal, wholegrains, fiber rich vegetables, blended oils with the right balance of fatty acids, legumes, soy products, and the like. Regular and consistent exercise, adequate sleep, and other such lifestyle modifications can help maintain heart health in the long term. (IANS)

19 natrual and home remedies to cure and soothe a cough

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nce the cause of your cough is diagnosed and you have ruled out any serious underlying medical conditions that need to be treated, symptoms of cough often may be treated or cured with home remedies. Talk to your doctor before using any herbal remedies or natural supplements as some may interact with medications you take.

1. Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to thin mucus.

2. Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour into a bowl, face the bowl (stay at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent and inhale.

Stop at any time if you feel uncomfortable. Note: do not do this if cough is due to asthma, as steam may make symptoms worse.

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3. Use a humidifier to loosen mucus.

4. Cough drops or lozenges soothe an irritated throat (do not use in young children).

5. Saltwater gargle clears mucus from the throat.

6. Use an extra pillow to elevate your head at night.

7. Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.

8. Avoid inhaled irritants such as dust, perfumes, or pollutants.

9. Use honey: It can be used alone in adults and children over 1 year of age, and acts as a cough suppressant.

10. Ginger tea soothes throat inflammation.

11. Eucalyptus oil: Use it in a vaporizer or rub on your chest to help break up mucus.

12. Mint: Often taken as a tea, it helps loosen mucus in the lungs.

13. Menthol is commonly found in lozenges, and it can soothe a cough.

14. Licorice root acts as an expectorant.

15. Slippery elm coats and soothes the throat.

16. Apple cider vinegar (diluted or mixed with honey)

helps thin mucus.

17. Turmeric may help ease digestive problems and can help if cough is caused by GERD. 18. Chicken soup may ease symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.

19. Chocolate: And because

we saved the best for last... save some chocolate! Theobromide, and ingredient in chocolate, may actually suppress vagus nerve activity that causes coughing.

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dele has released her first single in f ive ye a r s. T h e 33-year-old singer/songwriter dropped new tune ‘Easy On Me’ on Friday (15.10.21), and the song has been widely praised by a number of stars, including her good friend, rapper Drake.

He wrote on his Instagram Stories: “One of my best friends in the world just dropped a single. @ adele WOIIIIIIII (sic)” ‘Clueless’ star Alicia Silverstone shared a TikTok video in which she jokingly reached for a few bottles as she “prepared for a new Adele song”.

She wrote: “Go easy on me @Adele… you always make me cry… (sic)” Nor mani tweeted: “ADELE oh ADELE i love uuuuuuuuuu (sic)” In the song, Adele who filed for divorce in 2019 from husband Simon Konecki, who she shares eight-year-old son Angelo with - sings: “There ain’t no room for things to change/ When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways/ You can’t deny how hard I have tried/ I changed who I was to put you both first/ But now I give up “Go easy on me, baby I was still a child/ Didn’t get the chance to feel the world around me/ had no time to choose what I chose to do so go easy on me” Earlier this week, Adele announced her new album ‘30’ will be released on November 19th, and admitted she was “a maze of absolute mess and inner turmoil” when she started the record nearly three years ago. In a lengthy statement shared on social media, she said: “I was certainly nowhere near where

bulent period of my life”.

“When I was writing it, it was my friend who came over with a bottle of wine and a takeaway to cheer me up. My wise friend who always gives the best advice. (sic)” Adele revealed the new collection with “narrate” the efforts she’s gone to rebuild her “house and [her] heart”.

She continued: “And then that friend who no matter what, checked in on me even though I’d stopped checking in with them because I’d become so consumed by my own grief. “I’ve painstakingly rebuilt my house and my heart since then and this album narrates it”.

“Home is where the heart is x (sic)”

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Prakash Jha-starrer ‘Highway Nights’ wins jury prize at Best of India Short Film Festival

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ilmmaker Prakash Jha-starrer short film “Highway Nights” has been awarded the grand jury prize at Best of India Short Film Festival 2021.

Billed as a hear twarming story that talks about abuse, the movie focuses on an ageing, overworked lorry driver who gives a lift to a young, chatty sex worker one night and how they develop a bond over a small journey of few hours.

Jha, who has previously acted in films like “Mrityudand”, “Jai Gangaajal” and “Saand Ki Aankh”, said he is elated with the recognition.

“I am elated to hear

the news and I congratulate the whole team. It’s a film with an important message and I hope the film reaches a wider audience with the theatrical, digital and television broadcast all over the world,” the directoractor said in a statement.

The short film, also starring Mazel Vyas, is directed by Shubham Singh.

Singh said the story of “Highway Nights” is such people all over the world Singh, “Highway Nights” that it will strike a chord can relate to,” he added. will also have a theatrical with audiences across the Produced by Akhilesh release in Los Angeles, globe.

Choudhary along with US. (PTI) “It is my first short film and to receive such FELICITATION acclaim is heartening. I am thankful to Prakash ji for We , t h e f a m i l y agreeing to act in our film. m e m b e r s w i t h It’s a moving story that i m m e n s e p r i d e ,

Congratulatory Message

Felicitation

Kandi Nza Ghanpfüzi takes immense pride and pleasure in extending our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Simu Rengma on being awarded the prestigious National Merit Certificate by Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India, Delhi.

NMC is given to outstanding handloom weavers, an extraordinary skilled weaver who has contributed significantly in development of the handloom products.

Sd/- Mrs Nakhule Semy President Kandi Nza Ghanpfüzi, Kandinu

I’d hoped to be when I first started it nearly 3 years ago. Quite the opposite actually”.

“And yet there I was knowingly - willingly, even, throwing myself into a maze of absolute mess and inner turmoil!”

“I’ve learned a lot of blistering home truths about myself along the way. I’ve shed many layers but also wrapped myself in new ones”.

“Discovered genuinely useful and wholesome mentalities to lead with, and I feel like I’ve finally found my feeling again. I’d go so far as to say that I’ve never felt more peaceful in my life”.

“And so, I’m ready to finally put this album out.”

“It was my ride or die throughout the most tur-

We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to Ms. LIMAINLA IMCHEN (Lecturer and a Research Scholar at Dept. of Computer Science, HUAS, China) for her contribution to the conference held on 10th October organized by INCEED (International Centre for Excellence in Education), India and also congratulate her for being conferred the prestigious Iconic Young Achievers Award 2021 in the field of Computer Science Education. You have always performed beyond expectations and we appreciate your hard work.

We feel honored to have a bright and intelligent student like you among our batch. Your sincerity, discipline and readiness have earned you this achievement. We appreciate your eagerness and dedication that you showed in your studies and this has inspired your classmates to perform well too.

May you continue to prosper and succeed in your future endeavors. We continue to encourage you to help the community wherever you are serving now and may success always be yours.

Congratulations on your achievement Alumni JECMCA 2011-2014 Batch, Jorhat Engineering College MkC-380/21 Jorhat, Assam.

extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. O Vanchumo T s a n g l a o , S/o Lt. Orenimo Tsanglao of Elumyo Village for bagging the 3rd Runner Up in Mr. India World 2021, held in Delhi on 10th Oct. 2021.

We, the family members pray and wish him a very successful and bright future.

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OFFICE OF THE KEZOMA VILLAGE COUNCIL

DIST. KOHIMA, NAGALAND Ref. No. KVC/C/15/10/21 Date : 15-10-2021 KEZOMA VILLAGE COUNCIL CONDEMNED AGAINST THE CULPRIT MR. ALOTO The Kezoma Village Council has vehemently condemned against the culprit Mr. Aloto who has demanded money from the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Kohima, Nagaland on 9th of Sept. 2021.

Telling the officials staff that he belongs to Kezoma Village, whereas the Kezoma Village Council hereby clarified our stand to the public that Mr. Aloto (culprit) does not belong to Kezoma citizen. It is therefore, we the Kezoma Village Council hereby inform to Mr. Aloto not to use our Village name for any future references and also inform the general public that Village Council will not take any responsibility to those who is dealing with Mr. Aloto (culprit) (KIKROSA NAKI) Chairman, Kezoma Village Council k-2009/21 K Y M C

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Nepal’s teamwork a worry for Indian Wells: Dimitrov, Badosa, Jabeur in SFs India’s Chhetri ahead of SAFF final Rohan BopannaDenis Shapovalov lose in quarters

Grigor Dimitrov

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in a tight match to edge past the 24-year-old 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) and reach his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal of the season. With his victory, Dimitrov has now earned 100 Masters 1000 wins.

After dropping the first set in his quarter-final clash with Hurkacz, Dimitrov saved two break points at 3-3, 15/40 in the second set, before he levelled via a net cord on set point, raising his arms in the air following an epic point between the pair. The World No. 28 then squandered a 5-2 lead in the decider, but regained his focus, eventually advancing after two hours and 40 minutes. The 30-year-old will next face Cameron Norrie

after the Brit boosted his hopes to qualify for the ATP Finals by sweeping aside Diego Schwartzman 6-0, 6-2 to reach his maiden Masters 1000 semi-final.

In the fourth round clash on Wednesday evening, Paula tallied her fourth win against a Top 10 player of what has been a breakout 2021 season, beating French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets. Playing in her first main draw in the California desert, the 23-year-old has also tallied wins over Coco Gauff and Dayana Yastremska, losing just one set en route to her showdown with Jabeur.

In her first meeting against former No.1 An-

Dravid likely to be interim coach for New Zealand series

Raducanu withdraws from Kermlin Cup

INDIAN WELLS (USA), OCT 15 (IANS): Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov’s grand comeback continued at the BNP Paribas Open as he rallied from a set down to defeat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in three sets to back up his stunning victory over top seed Daniil Medvedev in the previous round.

In the women’s singles, Paula Badosa became the first Spanish woman since 2003 to advance to the semifinals defeating 2019 finalist Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals here.

Badosa, seeded 21 here, will face Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in the semi-finals, with the winner advancing to the biggest final of their careers.

Dimitrov fought back

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NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Rahul Dravid is likely to be approached by the Indian cricket board to be the interim coach for India’s home series against New Zealand. Head coach Ravi Shastri and the core of the support staff will move on after the T20 World Cup but the board has realised the search for a new coach could take longer than expected and hence wants an experienced hand like Dravid at the helm as a stop-gap arrangement.

It’s learnt that a few Australian coaches expressed interest in the job, but the BCCI isn’t keen as they are focussing on an Indian for the role, before they look elsewhere, The In-

dian Express reported. The BCCI had wanted Dravid to become the full-time coach of the Indian team but he had refused, it’s learnt, as he didn’t want to travel too much.

Dravid is the in-charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

The BCCI has not officially put out an advertisement for the coach but has been looking around for a candidate who could fit the bill. The Indian cricket board is first trying to find out the availability of potential candidates before putting out an advertisement.

“We wanted the candidate whom we feel is best suited for the job to agree first (to apply for the job),” a BCCI official explained their rationale to delay the advertisement. “We don’t want a situation where we get applications but no one is seen as ideal. It will be embarrassing for the board and for the candidates too.

So it’s better to find a suitable candidate first, till then Dravid can be interim coach,” a BCCI official said.

L O N D O N, O C T 1 5 (AGENCIES): US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the upcoming Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

The British 18-year-old has played just once since becoming a Grand Slam champion, losing to Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich at Indian Wells earlier in October, BBC reported.

She is still scheduled to play in Romania and Austria later this season.

“I look forward to returning to the Tour in the next couple of weeks,” Raducanu said.

“Unfortunately I’ve had to make a tournament schedule change and won’t be able to play Moscow this year but I hope to compete there and in front of the Russian fans next year.”

The world number 22, who was ranked 150 at the start of September’s US Open which she went on to sensational win as a qualifier, said she was not “putting any pressure” on herself after her early exit at Indian Wells.

gelique Kerber on Thursday night, Paula continued to deploy the successful gameplan that earned her a quarter-final spot. It was Paula who was able to both minimize her unforced errors while increasing steady pressure from the baseline throughout the match to break the German five times.

In the other quarterfinal, No.12 seed Ons Jabeur beat 18th-seeded Anett Kontaveit of Estonia, 7-5, 6-3, to reach the semi-finals in Indian Wells, guaranteeing herself a spot in the world’s Top 10 in Monday’s upcoming singles rankings. She will be the first Arab to ever reach the Top 10 of either the WTA or ATP singles rankings.

India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov have crashed out of the men’s doubles competition in the ATP event at the BNP Paribas Open.

In the quarter-final, Bopanna and Shapovalov, the unseeded pair, lost to the all-Russian combination of Aslan Karatsev and Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4.

Bopanna ranked 49th in the world, and Shapovalov had in the Round of 16 defeated JanLennard Struff and Alexander Zverev of Germany to advance to the quarterfinals.

In the previous event at Sofia, Bopanna and Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, who are known as the Indo-Pak Express in the circuit after a successful combination for many years, had revived their olg partnership and both reached the Round of 16 before losing in three sets to Oliver Marach and Phillipp Oswald of Austria 2-6, 7-6(1), 10-7.

ICC, UNICEF to partner for mental wellbeing of children

DUBAI, OCT 15 (IANS): Ahead of the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and UNICEF have said that they would partner to help break the stigma around mental health by raising awareness about the issue amongst children and adolescents.

“The ICC and UNICEF are aiming to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing amongst children and adolescents and encourage greater conversation and understanding of it throughout the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 beginning on Sunday,” a joint statement said on Friday.

“The partnership will highlight the need for more conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to their commu-

nity,” said the statement.

More than one in seven adolescents aged 10-19 is estimated to live with a diagnosed mental disorder globally, UNICEF-SOWC 2021 survey has said. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue.

“Lockdowns and other pandemic containment measures, in addition to the direct impact of COVID-19, have resulted in mental stress of parents’ and care givers. This has in turn affected their ability to provide a protective and nurturing environment for their children,” said the statement.

Through the initiative, ICC will use its global platforms, including its broadcast and digital channels to support UNICEF’s work and drive the message around, “what affects children’s mental health, how to break the silence and talk about mental health wellbeing, destigmatise mental health issues, how to reach out and seek support and what can parents and adults do to improve the mental wellbeing of children”.

MALE (MALDIVES), OCT 15 (IANS): Indian football team captain and prolific goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri said ahead of the SAFF Championship final here on Saturday that Nepal may not have an extraordinary player like Maldives’ Ali Ashfaq in their ranks, but the side more than makes up for it with great teamwork.

Chhetri scored two goals in a 3-1 win against Maldives on October 13 to set up a final clash against Nepal here on Saturday (October 16). Ashfaq scored a consolation goal for the hosts. “They (Nepal) may not have an extraordinary player in their ranks like an Ali Ashfaq in their ranks.

But as far as attacking and defending are concerned, they do it as a team. They have been the best team that plays as a team in this Championship -- they fight as a team,” said Chhetri.

“We have played them thrice since September and they are extremely compact as a team and it’s not going to be easy. But we have become better and better as games have gone by, and in the final we have to be at our

TN boy to play in professional basketball league C H E N NA I , O C T 1 5 (IANS): A young boy from Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu, Ulhas KS, who lives in New Delhi for the past few years, is all set to play in the professional basketball league in Division 1 Moldovan National League, Europe.

Ulhas will represent the Gloria Basketball team in the Moldovan national league.

The season, which commences from midOctober will end in January and the Moldovan Basketball league, according to Ulhas, is a highlyacclaimed professional league in the European circuit and has a huge rating among the major basketball leagues in the world.

The Tamil Nadu native has played for University of Westminster in London for three years, from 2016-2019. He had captained the University of Westminster team to victory in the inter-university league in London while he was in his second year in college.

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best. We pulled our socks up after the first two games and now it is time to finish the job. But the job is not yet done,” added Chhetri.

India started on a sedate note, drawing against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka before beating Nepal by a solitary goal and then scoring an emphatic win against hosts Maldives.

Chhetri said that following the two goalless draws the morale of the side

was low and the seniors had to do a lot of motivational talking.

“Generally, the senior ones make sure that they calm the whole situation.

When you have a team with a lot of youngsters, and if the mood and tempo go down, they may not be able to perform to the best of their abilities. The manner in which we lost two points in the first two matches wasn’t an ideal start.

Dhoni becomes first captain to lead in 300 T20 matches

DUBAI, OCT 15 (IANS): Adding another feather to his cap, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni on Friday became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches when he made his way for the toss in the high-octane IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Apart from Dhoni, Daren Sammy (208) is the only other player to have captained teams in more than 200 T20s. This is also the ninth IPL final for Dhoni as a CSK leader.

“We started T20 in around 2005-06 and most of the games have been franchise cricket and in the last five years, there have been a lot of T20 games in international cricket as well,” said the former India skipper at the toss about his historic feat.

The 40-year-old has led CSK to three IPL titles in 2010, 2011 and 2018.

Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but had stepped down as T20I captain in January 2017. He captained the Indian team in a total of 72

MS Dhoni

T20Is, winning 41 of these and losing 28.

As the skipper of CSK, Dhoni has led the Yellow Brigade in 213 matches, winning 130 and losing 81.

For a brief period of time, he also captained Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) before being replaced by Steve Smith at the helm.

In total, Dhoni had led RPS in 14 matches, winning 5 and losing 9.

If CSK win tonight against KKR, then they will become the first T20 franchise in the world to win a title in three different decades. The Dhoni-led team had first won the IPL title in 2010 before winning it twice in the next decade -- 2011 and 2018.

Ace cueist Advani leads elite No team is a clear favourite in field in World snooker qualifiers T20 World Cup: Muralitharan MUMBAI, OCT 15 (IANS): India’s best cueist Pankaj Advani, the recent winner of the Asian Snooker Championship and World 6-Red Snooker crowns, will be the star attraction in the World Snooker Qualifiers, a National Selection Tournament, to be held here from October 17 to 27, 2021.

The Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) selection tournament will comprise three events for men, women and boys under-21. The eight elite cueists in all three categories will be in action and the top two players from each category, at the end of the round-robin league format in the 11-day tournament, will make it to the Indian team. According to India coach Ashok Shandilya, the competition is expected to be tough as only the top two players from each category will qualify to represent the country in the World Snooker Championship to be played in Doha, either in November or December as the dates are not yet finalised.

India No. 2 Advani clinched his 24th World title by winning the 6-Red Snooker World Cup in K Y M C

Pankaj Advani

Doha, Qatar, last month and had earlier retained his Asian Snooker title, also played in the Gulf city. The 36-year-old Padma Bhushan recipient Advani (PSPB) will face a strong challenge from Indian No. 1 and current National champion and compatriot Aditya Mehta.

The other strong contenders in the fray are Laxman Rawat (PSPB ), Pushpender Singh (RSPB), Dhvaj Haria (PSPB), Varun Madan (Delhi), Himanshu Jain (Telangana), and Neeraj Kumar (RSPB).

Meanwhile, India No. 1 and reigning National champion Vidya Pillai (Karnataka) and India No. 2 Amee Kamani (Madhya Pradesh) will spearhead the field in the women’s

competition. Varsha Sanjeev (Tamil Nadu), Anupama Ramchandran (Tamil Nadu), Arantxa Sanchis (Maharashtra), Chitra M. (Karnataka), Keerath Bhandaal (Delhi), and Suniti Damani (West Bengal) are the other cueists in the women’s competition. A qualifying tournament for Men under-21 would also be conducted from October 25 to 27. National champion Digvijay Kadian of Haryana and runner-up S. Shrikrishna (PSPB) will be the top contenders, while Sparsh Pherwani (Mah), Aman Bansod (MP), Kreish Gurbaxani (Mah), Aadesh Kothari (TN), Vishwajeet Mohan (UP), and Sumehr Mago (Mah) will complete the line-up.

DUBAI, OCT 15 (IANS): Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has said that with no team being a clear favourite to win the trophy, it has made the ICC T20 World Cup extremely exciting. The tournament starts on October 17 in Muscat and ends on November 14 in Dubai.

“The most exciting thing about the T20 World Cup 2021 is that there are no clear favourites. Coming into the competition in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, it feels like there is no standout side and as a result, any one of a large number of teams could end up lifting the trophy,” wrote Muralitharan in his column for the ICC on Friday.

Muralitharan believes that the power-play overs will be crucial for the teams, irrespective of batting or bowling first. “The crucial factor will be the first six overs. That is what teams need to focus on, whether they are batting or bowling.

I think that 70 to 80 per cent of the game depends on those first six overs and the result comes down to how well you do in that period.

“People will look at the latter overs and, of course they are important too, but

Muttiah Muralitharan

if you don’t get it right at the start, there is so little time to catch up. It’s not like a oneday game or a Test match, everything comes down to getting a good start. That is part of the reason that I think the World Cup is wide open.” Talking about Sri Lanka, Muralitharan acknowledged that the current side hasn’t been playing well, because of which they are not in the Super 12 stage of the tournament.

“From a Sri Lankan perspective, the team will have to go through qualifying in the first round. The team has gone down in the last five or six years and it’s the first time in our history that it has happened to us.”

Sri Lanka, the 2014 champions, have been a shadow of their glorious days. Low rankings meant that they are now in Round 1 of the T20 World Cup.

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CSK beat KKR by 27 runs to clinch fourth IPL title

DUBAI, OCT 15 (PTI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni played his part to perfection in an extraordinary script as he led Chennai Super Kings to their fourth IPL title, outwitting Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs on Friday.

As the final delivery was bowled, the old ‘Band Master’ had that lingering smile at the far corner of his lips having orchestrated his ‘Men’, who knows may be one last time. Unarguably, the most loved and revered Indian captain of all time led a team of old warhorses with oodles of experience as they first posted a formidable target of 192 for 3 and then squeezed Knights for only 165 for 9 despite a promising opening stand of 91 between Shubman Gill (51 off 43 balls) and Venkatesh Iyer (50 off 32 balls).

Josh Hazlewood (2/29 in 4 overs), Ravindra Jadeja (2/37 in 4 overs), Shardul Thakur (3/38 in 4 overs) got the wickets at regular intervals but it was the wily old Dwayne Bravo (1/29 in 4 overs), whose first two overs for eight runs with five dots which actually became a game-changer.

Dhoni and Bravo go back a long way. The skipper knows what his ‘Go To

Chennai Super Kings celebrate with the trophy after winning the IPL 2021 on Friday. (Twitter)

Man’ is capable of and the ‘Champion’ knew that he had to deliver.

When India won the 1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket, Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, Madan Lal, all then on the wrong side of 30s, used to congratulate each other after every dismissal calling “Well Done OT” which meant ‘Over Thirty’.

That class of 85 was a very experienced bunch that won a big trophy and one could see similar traits

in Dhoni’s brigade, which since its comeback in 2018, has been called the ‘Dad’s Army’. And it was indeed a ‘Daddies’ Day Out’ as 37-year-old Faf Du Plessis smashed 86 off 59 while Robin Uthappa, now at 35, did what he used to as a cocky 21-year-old nearly decade-and-half back. He smashed 31 off 15 balls with three sixes.

Then it was left to the recently-retired Test cricketer, the 34-year-old Moeen Ali (37 off 20 balls), who found gaps with ease to give

the perfect finishing touch.

When it came to bowling and fielding, the main job was done by 38-yearold Bravo and 32 year-old Jadeja. The only aberration was ‘Orange Cap’ winner Ruturaj Gaikwad (635 runs), who probably would be synonymous with the franchise for years to come.

These are players who decided they would make this ‘Charge of the Old Brigade’ a reality and show that T20 is a format where experience worth its weight in gold is way more important

than mere youthful exuberance and brilliance of talent.

IPL success requires game awareness, an attribute which the ‘Man from Jharkhand’ possesses abundantly. When KKR chased, Dhoni took some time to gauge that the pitch was slowing down and once Bravo operated post Powerplay, it was CSK’s game to win and they did it in style reaffirming that Dhoni in retirement remains the ‘Captain of Captains’ even when there is another world champion skipper at the other

end. CSK needed a slice of luck at the start and former Proteas skipper du Plessis got that reprieve in the third over when Dinesh Karthik bungled an easy stumping chance. He then made full use by smashing seven fours and three sixes and also finished as the second highest run-getter behind Gaikwad.

All standout shots came off Lockie Ferguson and there was a cracking over drive and two sixes over the long-off region. Ferguson (0/56 in 4 overs) had a forgettable day in office.

An opening stand of 61 in eight overs with ‘flavour of the season’ Gaikwad (32 off 27 balls) set the tone and then Uthappa, who had decided to roll back the years, hit his signature pick-up sixes over the deep mid-wicket region.

The 63 runs added in only 5.2 overs did derail KKR’s bowling with only Sunil Narine (2/26 in 4 overs) getting his length and variations in pace right.

If that wasn’t enough, another veteran Moeen joined the party as suddenly du Plessis played the second fiddle letting the England international go hammer and tongs at the KKR bowling.

They added 68 in 6.3 overs.

He first snuffed out Gaikwad, who was caught in the deep, and then bowled a straight one which Uthappa missed the line trying to go for the reverse sweep.

The reason why KKR lost the plot during the first 10 overs was Shakib (0/33 in 3 overs) losing his confidence after Karthik’s missed stumping and in the process the length going all awry.

Adding insult to the injury was Ferguson, whose express pace which had been the difference during the UAE leg, became his undoing from the moment Gaikwad sliced him be-

tween cover and point. Du Plessis then transformed using the pace for big hits into art form with an able hand in Moeen, who found the gaps on both sides of the wickets with finesse while lofting the maximums with effortless ease.

BRIEF SCORES: Chennai Super Kings 192/3 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 86, Moeen Ali 37 not out, Sunil Narine 2/26, Shivam Mavi 1/32) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 165/9 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 51, Venkatesh Iyer 50, Shardul Thakur 3/38, Josh Hazlewood 2/29) by 27 runs.

Harshal sweeps IPL individual honours

Following is a list of individual honours that were awarded away at the end of the 14th Indian Premier League. #Gamechanger of the Season, Most Valuable Player of the Season and Purple Cap: Harshal Patel (Royal Challengers Bangalore) for 32 wickets in 15 games, the most this season, including one five-wicket haul, and one four-wicket haul. #Emerging Player of the season and Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad of the Chennai Super Kings for

his 635 runs, including four half centuries and one hundred. #FairPlay Award: Rajasthan Royals #Catch of the Season: Ravi Bishnoi (Punjab Kings) for taking Sunil Narine’s catch in Ahmedabad with a full length dive at deep mid-wicket. #Super striker of the season: Shimron Hetmyer (Delhi Capitals) for his strike rate of 168. #Most Sixes in the Season: KL Rahul (Punjab Kings) with 30 sixes.

Indian hockey team was hugely motivated NSF Trophy: Kitsubozou Youth Society, Mhakenyi Kro-u FC win before bronze-medal match: Simranjeet Correspondent

BENGALURU, OCT 15 (IANS): Indian hockey midfielder Simranjeet Singh, one of the star performers in the medalwinning campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, said on Friday that the team’s morale got a “huge boost” before the bronze-medal match against Germany after the seniors gave stirring speeches.

The midfielder’s two sensational goals in crucial moments made him an instant hit among the fans back home.

Though Simranjeet missed out on playing the semifinal, he was geared up for the bronze medal match, eager to make a mark. Recounting the mentality of the team as they headed into arguably the most important match of their careers, the midfielder said, “Before that match, we were aware that this

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was our last chance to win a medal for the country.

The senior players sat us down and told us that this was our only shot to turn our struggles over the last two years into something worthwhile. Their motivational speeches gave us a huge boost. So, our morale before the match was high and we were quite confident.”

Talking about his big break into the senior side, Simranjeet credited the seniors for guiding him and sharing useful tips, which

he still follows to this day.

He recalls the influence hockey stalwart Sardar Singh had on his early days in the team.

“Sardar Singh played in the same position as me.

He was someone I always looked up to and I listened to his advice,” says Simranjeet.

“He always told me to make the most of every chance I got and to never let them go waste. He reinforced in me the desire to give 100 per cent at every camp and show the selectors my hunger to be in the team, every single day.”

Simranjeet’s Olympic journey is one for the books, going from the sidelines as a reserve player to taking centre stage with two goals against Germany in the bronze-medal match.

He was not a part of the original squad of 16 announced earlier in June.

KO H I M A , O C T 1 5 (NPN): Kitsubozou Youth Society, Mhakenyi Kro-u FC and 12 Tribes United FC won their respective matches in the 21st NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy at IG Stadium, here on Friday.

In the first match of the day, Kitsubozou Youth Society beat Gorillaz FC 2-1.

Nusezo Kezo from Kitsubozou FC scored both the goals in the 3rd and 47th minutes. The lone goal for Gorillaz FC was scored by Vikeduolie Ambros in the 27th minute.

Mhakenyi Kro-u beat Titans FC 2-1 in the second match of the day.

Yanshalo Kemp from Mhakenyi Kro-u scored both the goals in the 19th and 70th minutes while Nosal Pucho from Titans FC scored the lone goal in the 11th minute.

Referees officiating the ongoing NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy. (NP)

In the last match of the day, 12 Tribes United overcame Chedema United 3-2.

Nahugom scored two goals in the 2nd and 68th minutes while Nyeiyang added the third goal in the 9th minute.

Neikedozo and Keneisezo scored for Chedema FC in the 48th and 58th

World Cup qualifiers: Brazil beat Uruguay; Argentina win MANAUS, OCT 15 (AP): Leaders Brazil easily defeated Uruguay 4-1 in Thursday’s South American World Cup qualifying match, putting the team in standby mode for its direct spot at Qatar next year.

Neymar and Raphinha shone for the Seleção in its home match at Manaus.

Second-place Argentina beat Peru 1-0 a few hours earlier and is also close to clinching a direct qualifying berth. Lionel Messi did not have one of his better days, but the hosts managed to have the best opportunities in the match. Brazil has 31 points, more than any team that advanced in four South American qualifiers since the current format was established in 2002.

A win against Colombia in Sao Paulo in November will advance Brazil to Qatar with several qualifying matches in hand.

Argentina has 25 points, and both teams have played 11 matches.

The encounter between the two rivals in September was suspended after seven minutes of play due to COVID-19 protocols. FIFA has not yet decided whether the match will be re-played.

Ecuador remains in third

Neymar, right, and Gabriel Barbosa celebrate at the end of a qualifying match at Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Thursday. (AP)

spot with 17 points after a 0-0 draw at Colombia, which has 16 points in fourth, marginally ahead of Uruguay. The top four teams earn direct entry to the World Cup next year.

The fifth-place team can still qualify via an intercontinental playoff.

BRAZIL 3, URUGUAY 1 Playing for the first time with fans on the stands since the pandemic hit, Brazil was intense from the first minute, much different from the

two latest displays against Venezuela and Colombia.

Neymar opened the scoring in the 10th minute after Fred found him in the middle of the Uruguayan defense. The star dribbled past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and shot with almost no angle to the back of the net. It was Neymar’s 70th goal for Brazil, seven short of Pelé’s record for the team.

Leeds player Raphinha, who started for the first time for Brazil, added

a second in the 18th minute from close range. And he added the third in the 58th minute with a powerful crossed shot from the left.

Veteran Luis Suarez scored Uruguay’s consolation goal in the 77th minute with a free kick.

But Uruguay’s hopes were finally dashed in the 83rd minute after substitute Gabriel Barbosa headed past Muslera after a cross by Neymar, in goal that was allowed after video review.

ARGENTINA 1, PERU 0 Argentina wasted two opportunities to score in the first two minutes of the match. And it appeared it would hammer Peru when Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring with a headed goal in the 43rd minute after a cross from the right

by Nahuel Molina.

But the second half showed a more intense Peru team, which had a golden chance to equalize from the spot in the 65th minute after a foul by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. But veteran Yoshimar Yotun hit the bar.

Martínez said Argentina had more difficulties against Peru in comparison with the 3-0 win over Uruguay on Sunday.

Also on Thursday, Chile rose to sixth position with 13 points after a 3-0 home win against bottomof-the-table Venezuela.

Erick Pulgar scored twice and Ben Brereton scored the third for the hosts.

Bolivia beat Paraguay 4-0 in La Paz, causing their rivals to fire coach Eduardo Berizzo after the match.

Rodrigo Ramallo, Moises Angulo, Victor Abrego and Roberto Fernandez scored the goals. Bolivia rose to seventh place with 12 points, moving ahead of eighth-place Paraguay.

minutes respectively.

Earlier, on Thursday, Headhunters FC crushed Phezou SC Tsiesema 11-1.

The match turned out to be completely in favour of Headhunters as two players from the team scored hat tricks.

Starting the goal scoring spree, Samson from Headhunters netted three

goals in the 4th, 13th and 63rd minutes while Thanglemhao scored another three goals in the 20th, 21st and 50th minutes.

Haotinmang scored two goals in the 29th and 69th minutes while Chinkamlung Chinsha also scored two goals in the 21st and 25th minutes and Winamthiu added another

in the 42nd minute.

Mezhüvotuo Yhor from Phezou SC scored the lone goal in the 36th minute.

In the second match of the day United Falcon blanked United Brothers 4-0.

Ketoulhoulie netted two goals in the 39th and 50th minutes while Vimegolie and Mangal each scored a goal in the 25th and 53rd minutes respectively.

In the final match of the day, Mele FC and Highlanders FC had to go for the penalty after both the teams failed to score in the regulated time.

In the shoot-out Mele FC won 4-2.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES Fifa FC vs Panther FC (11:30 a.m.)

Patrons FC Vs ANTA (1:00 p.m.)

A. Yhome FC Vs Youngsters FC Zhavame (2:30pm)

Uber Cup: ‘Catch them young’ tourney in Dimapur OCT 15 (NPN): District Sports Office, DiIndia lose to Japan DIMAPUR, mapur in collaboration with District Sports Association be conducting district level under 14 “Catch Them in quarterfinals will Young” Tournament from October 29 to 30 at MDSC

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (IANS): The Indian women’s badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup after losing to Japan in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Aarhus, Denmark.

In the first match of the quarter-final tie, Malvika Bansod lost her match to world number five Akane Yamaguchi 12-21, 17-21. Then the pair of Tanisha Carsto and Rutaparna Panda went down against Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto 8-21, 10-21 and this gave Japan a 2-0 lead in the encounter. Aditi Bharat later lost her match against Sayaka Takahashi and following this, Japan went on to win the five-match affair.

W h e r e a s, i n t h e Thomas Cup match, only the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty could manage a win in the men’s team championship tie as they defeated He Ji Ting and Zhou Hao Dong 21-14 2114 in a 41-minute contest.

The win by Rankireddy and Shetty duo boosted the confidence of the Indian team after a struggling Kidambi Srikanth began the day for India with a 1221 16-21 loss to Shi Yu Qi in 36 minutes.

(Multi Disciplinary Sports Complex) near DC court.

Table Tennis, Badminton and Athletics for both boys and girls will be conducted.

Informing this in a press statement, District Sports Office, Dimapur, Tepulezonu Tetso stated that players born on or after October 9, 2007 will be eligible to take part in the tournament. Players have been asked to produce original Aadhaar card for age verification. Selected players will represent Dimapur district the 13th Interdistrict under 14 “Catch Them Young” Tournament at IG Stadium Kohima. Interested players from Schools/ Club/ Organization/Colony can participate in the district tournament by sending a confirmation on or before October 26 to the office of the District Sports Officer, Dimapur. All SOPs will be maintained as directed by the district task force. Further enquiry can be contacted at 700522460, 8730081258, 700515925, 9077340701an, 9711868013.

Open volleyball tournament in Kohima

KOHIMA, OCT 15 (NPN): The 8th Kohima district open volleyball tournament 2021 for both men and women will be held from November 10-13 at Kohima local ground under the theme “Transcending through sports.” Informing this, Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) extended invitation to all the interested team from Kohima district to participate in the tournament.

Meanwhile, KDVA will be selecting players- both men and women for district team to participate in the forthcoming All Nagaland Inter District Volleyball tournament 2021 at Kohima from November 24 to 27, which will be hosted by KDVA.

PUGHUBOTO SUPER LEAGUE RESULTS Shutulughu Sector beat Mishili Phuye 1-0 Vulaito Sector beat Phaphaghu Sector 1-0.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES MishiliYepaqa Vs Pughoboto Fusions (1.00pm) Heboluto Vs Shenaito (2.30 pm)

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