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14 tribal hohos reaffirm stand on Naga solution

DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): The 14 Tribal Hohos of Nagaland representing all the 14 tribes of the state, held an emergency meeting at Commissioner Guest House, Kohima on Saturday, where it was unanimously resolved to reaffirm all previous decisions with regard to Naga solution.

A joint statement by the 14 tribal hohos of Nagaland through its convenor K.T. Vilie and secretary Laji Luyanba expressed appreciation to the Government of India’s official representative, A.K. Mishra for showing utmost urgency in the peace process with an effort to bring the political talks to a logical conclusion In this regard the apex tribal hohos also urged upon all negotiating entities in the Naga political talks to wrap up the process and sign an agreement without further delay.

The house also discussed and declared that any threat or intimidation to the tribal hoho leaders and other Naga civil society leaders by any group

Farm unions call 6-hour ‘rail roko’ protest today NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (IANS): Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced a six-hour nationwide ‘rail roko’ protest on Monday from 10 a.m., demanding immediate arrest of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Misra Teni over the Lakhimpur violence case.

Train services are likely to be affected due to the bandh call.

The SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions, said it has made it clear that, “until justice is not done in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the agitation will not only continue but will intensify further”. “...Rail roko will be completely peaceful and there will be no damage to railway property,” it said in a statement. Rajveer Singh Jadoun, Uttar Pradesh president of Bhartiya Kisan Union, told IANS: “We have drawn up the outline of the Rail Roko agitation.

Necessary guidelines have been issued to the farmer leaders of all the districts.”

“At the district level, our farmers will go to railway stations and disrupt rail services,” he added.

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Urges all negotiating groups to wrap up the process and sign an agreement without further delay  Any resolution adopted by Naga Hoho should not be taken into consideration or treated as the voice of Nagas of Nagaland or T h r e a t intimidation to tribal hoho leaders and other Naga civil societ y leaders will not be tolerated 

“will not be tolerated and as such shall be confronted publicly by all tribes.”

Further, the meeting also declared that any resolution adopted by Naga Hoho should not be taken into consideration or treated as the voice of Nagas of Nagaland , since not a single Naga tribe of Nagaland was a part or affiliated to Naga Hoho. Therefore, the 14 apex tribe hohos of Nagaland asserted that “anything that is for the

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Nagas of Nagaland will be determined only by the tribal hohos of Nagaland.”

The house also reaffirmed that the tribal hohos would stand united for the larger interest of Nagas for an early solution.

The hohos also appealed to all the negotiating parties that any part of agreement that required to be implemented in Nagaland should be made known to the tribal hohos of Nagaland before the final solution was signed.

It may be recalled that the 14 Tribal Hohos, in a statement issued on July 24, had appealed to all the Naga Political Groups to “come out of all the differences and sit together for early settlement” of the Naga political problem.

Further, the tribal hohos also assured that they would always render their fullest cooperation to the state government’s Core Committee on Naga Political issue and the Naga Political Groups in the interest of Naga unity and solution, which were the long-cherished desire of the people.

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Petrol, diesel prices Doyang bridge construction likely rally to record-levels to complete by Feb 2022: NFHRCC

DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN/AGENCIES): Petrol and diesel prices rallied to record levels across the country on Sunday after state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked the fuel prices again by 35 paise a litre. The prices were raised for the fourth consecutive day after a twoday pause and is hurting the common man’s budget.

This comes as the 16th price hike for petrol and 19th for diesel since the oil marketing companies have started hiking the fuel prices after breaking the three-week-long hiatus in September.

After the price hike, the price of petrol in the state capital Kohima rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 105.25 a litre while diesel was priced at Rs. 97.52 a litre. In Dimapur, a litre of petrol cost Rs.104.25 and diesel Rs.96.72 per litre.

In Kiphire, a litre of petrol climbed to all-time high of Rs.107.56 a litre while diesel neared the 100-mark at Rs.99.70 per litre. (See table) In India, the costliest fuel is in the border town of Ganganagar in Rajasthan where petrol comes for Rs.117.86 a litre and diesel for Rs.105.95.

Petrol price per litre in `

Diesel price per litre in `

Kiphire

107.56

99.70

Tuensang

107.64

99.73

Noklak

107.43

99.65

Mon

107.17

99.33

Phek

106.88

99.02

Zunheboto

106.85

98.97

Longleng

106.66

98.94

Mokokchung

106.57

98.76

Wokha

105.96

98.19

Kohima

105.25

97.52

Peren

104.61

97.05

Dimapur

104.25

96.72

District

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that the consumption of petrol and diesel had increased as compared to the pre-COVID times, and the government was working towards price stability.

Meanwhile, a litre of petrol has now become 33% costlier than aviation turbine fuel used in aeroplanes.

On Friday, October 15, oil prices settled at a three-year high above $85 a barrel, boosted by forecasts of a supply deficit in the next few months as the easing of Covid-related restrictions spurred demand.

A recent photo of the ongoing Doyang bridge construction at Liphayan. (Via social media)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has extended its deadline for completion of the much delayed construction of the Doyang bridge from 2021 and now to February 2022.

NFHRCC convener Supu Jamir informed this to Nagaland Post over phone when asked about the status of the bridge over which much had been said in the recent past with regard to slow pace and huge payments made. Supu said this was the information provided by the contractor.

Out of the total project cost of Rs 28 crore, he said Rs 18 crore had already been released by the State government, while the remaining

Rs 10 crore was to be paid.

Supu also said that availability of funds was not an issue.

The Doyang bridge, is an important link for the long awaited Trans-Nagaland Expressway, earlier known as Nagaland Foothills Road Project. So far, 70 percent of the work has been completed after 5½ years of construction. Work for the 2-lane RCC beam bridge, located in Liphanyan (Ralan area, Wokha), began in December 2014 with a 33-month completion timeframe.

When contacted, Ralan Area Loth Hoho chairman CS Ovung, who had last visited the Doyang construction site on October 16, said that the current progress of the work was satisfactory. He said that the work may take some time to be completed as two more

pillars were yet to be erected.

It may be recalled that the state government on September 10 last, directed the PWD (Works & Housing) department to make the Foothill road pliable even as the State government awaits Centre’s approval to its proposal for declaring the road a national highway or include it under the Bharatmala Pariyojna.

Accordingly, the state government accorded an administrative approval for Rs 20 crore for taking up emergency works, while Rs 10 crore was earmarked for completion of the Doyang bridge near Governor’s Camp during the current financial year. In this regard, the department was also instructed to start the tendering process, etc.

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‘Scientific rationale’ to dictate decision on vax for kids: Govt State logs 40 fresh Covid-19 cases NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (AGENCIES/PTI): COVID-19 Task Force chief V K Paul on Sunday said that the government will take a final decision on vaccinating children and adolescents against coronavirus on the basis of overall scientific rationale as well as the supply situation of vaccines available for those below 18 years old.

The Covid-19 Task Force chief also cautioned that even though infections are coming down and the second wave is subsiding, it will not be fair now to say that the worst is over since

many countries have seen more than two waves.

“We do know that several countries have introduced vaccination for adolescents (people) and children. We will take a final decision based on the overall scientific rationale and the supply situation of the child licenced vaccines, going forward,” Paul told PTI in an interview.

An expert panel of India’s central drug authority has recommended granting Emergency Use Authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for children and adolescents in the

2-18 years age group with certain conditions. According to Paul, Covaxin is a part of the adult vaccination programme and how to provision the vaccine, if at all for children, has to be also examined in the totality of the requirements of the vaccination programme.

“A pragmatic decision (on vaccination of children and adolescents) can be taken (only) by balancing the supply and the potential eligibility,” Paul said.

While noting it will not be possible now to give a particular timeline on when COVID vaccination will

start for children, Paul said, “The preparation for incorporation of Zydus Cadila’s vaccine into the vaccination programme is proceeding well, training is already being held. NTAGI advice for the best use of the vaccine is explored. So soon, this will be rolled out”.

According to Paul, children are part and parcel of the chains of COVID transmission and are infected in large numbers. At the same time, COVID infections in children are very mild or asymptomatic, and that is one side of the story.

DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): Nagaland on Sunday recorded 40 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported for the second consecutive day.

Of the fresh cases, 24 were from Tuensang, six in Longleng, five in Kohima, three in Dimapur and one each in Phek and Wokha, taking the total caseload to 31611. Further, the death toll stood at 674

(including 15 non-Covid deaths).

PTI: India recorded 14,146 fresh COVID-19 infections in a day, the lowest daily rise in 229 days, while active cases dropped to 1,95,846, the lowest in 220 days, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 4,52,124 with 144 more fatalities.

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1 held for allegedly raping minor IMD predicts heavy rainfall till Oct 21 DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): In a delayed report, a six-year old minor girl was allegedly raped by a police personnel in Tizit town, Mon district on October 14 night. According to PRO & additional SP Mon, the accused identified as one Chhangur Prasad (33) son of Laothu Prasad, residing temporarily at Police Ward of Tizit town was arrested after a complaint was lodged on October 15.

PRO said that accused, employed as noncombatant employee (NCE) under Mon DEF, was undergoing medical treatment due to his ill-health.

He was immediately placed under suspension and disciplinary action initiated against him, PRO said.

A case has been registered at Women Police Station, Mon and the accused forwarded to judicial custody, PRO said. A protest was also held by the womenfolk in Tizit demanding justice for the victim.

NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Intense rainfall will continue over different parts of the country till October 21, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a statement on Sunday.

In its latest forecast, IMD stated that intense rainfall activity will continue over northwest India till October 19 due to the western disturbance over Afghanistan and neighbouring regions, before reducing significantly.

Meanwhile, due to strong easterly and from Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall activity is likely to continue over eastern India till October 20. Strong southerly-

southeasterly winds from Bay of Bengal will create heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over North East till October 21, it said.

North East will experience strong southerly-southeasterly winds from Bay of Bengal. It will cause fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall with heavy rainfall in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during October 18-20; and over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya during October 18-21.

Isolated very heavy rainfall is also very likely over Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya on October 19 and 20, IMD said.

Statins may reduce risk of death from Covid: Study LO N D O N, O C T 1 7 (IANS): Statin treatment-generally used to lower the cholesterol level-- slightly lowered Covid-19 mortality, finds a study. Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden followed 9,63,876 residents of Stockholm above the age of 45 between March and November 2020. The results published in PLOS Medicine

showed that statin treatment was associated with a slightly lower risk of dying from Covid, a correlation that did not vary significantly among risk groups. “Results suggest that statin treatment can have a moderate prophylactic effect on Covid-19 mortality,” said Rita Bergqvist, medical student at Karolinska.

“All in all, our findings support the continued use of statins for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and high levels of blood lipids in line with current recommendations during the Covid-19

pandemic,” Viktor Ahlqvist added, doctoral student at the department of Global Public Health. However, this finding needs confirmation from randomised clinical trials, the researchers said.

Hyperinflammation and hypercoagulability have been identified as central to the development of severe Covid-19 disease and complications. Hence, drugs that modulate the host immune response and inhibit thrombosis and vascular dysfunction have received widespread attention.

Hyperinflammation is uncontrolled, self-perpetuating and tissue-damaging inflammatory activity while Hypercoagulability can be defined as the tendency to have thrombosis as a result of certain inherited and/or acquired molecular defects.

One limitation of the study concerns the use of prescription data without possibility of checking individual drug use. The researchers were also not able to control for risk factors such as smoking and high BMI, only diagnosed health status.

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“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared”

Exodus 23 : 20

Acknowledgement

KIHOTO HOLLOHON

15th April 1930 – 15th October 2021 We would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every one who stood by us during the demise of our beloved Asu Late KIHOTO HOLLOHON on 15th October 2021.

We are humbled by the love and support shown to us in various ways - physically, prayerfully, financially, materially - for which we remain ever grateful to all those who came forward to share our sorrow.

We thank all those who shared words of comfort to console our grieving hearts and encouraged us with their physical presence led by Shri Neiphiu Rio, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Dr. S. C. Jamir, former Chief Minister and former Governor, Shri T. R. Zeliang, Former Chief Minister and Hon’ble MLA, Hon'ble Ministers, Hon'ble Advisors and Hon’ble MLAs, Govt. Officials, Ex-Parliamentarians, Sumi tribal bodies, Civil Society Organisations, various churches, various Village Councils, various communities and individuals. We would like to especially thank the Doctors, Nurses, staff and faculty of Olive Christian Hospital & Research Centre, Darogapathar for rendering round-the-clock care till he breathed his last.

We thank those who called and messaged conveying their condolences. We thank those who kept vigil and those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes without sleep, taking care of arrangements.

Although we are unable to repay you for your kindness, we sincerely pray that Almighty God showers His abundant blessings upon each and every one of you now and in the days to come.

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(L-R): Dr. S.C. Jamir with his wife and DDCC members. Officials of DCC Mokokchung along with the special guests.

Takatula of Ungma village, who was born on October 17, 1931. P Aley stated that Jamir was conferred the ‘Padma Bhusan’, by the government of India and further conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Cambodia in 2017. About Dr. SC Jamir’s political life, P Aley stated that he was one of the signatories of the 16th Point Agreement which brought about the state of Nagaland and is today considered as the ‘Architect of Modern Nagaland’.

He said that Jamir, who is one of the longest serving Chief Minister of Nagaland, had, earlier, served as Union Deputy Minister government of India, under various ministries and later appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was a member of the UN delegation, Representing India in 1962.

Jamir had also served as the Governor of Goa, Maharastra, Gujurat and Odissa and presently is a Political Affairs Committee member, playing a driving force for the Congress party in Nagaland as well as at the National level.

While delivering short speeches, ex-MLA and vice-president NPCC, Su-

pongmeren described Dr. Jamir as a “God fearing man and a man of his word”, while NPCC vice-president, Alemjongshi said “he is a tall leader whose wisdom should be sought”. NPCC legal advisor, Maongkaba described Dr. Jamir as “a man principles, integrity with a big heart” and the present generation should emulate him. Moangkaba further described him as a ‘walking library’, whose knowledge should be tapped.

NPCC general secretary, Sashimar appealed to the party members to “walk the talk”, as portrayed by Dr. Jamir and further stated that he (Dr. SC Jamir) should be most befitting to be called “The Iron Man of Naga politics”. A special prayer for Dr. SC Jamir was said by ex-pastor, MTBA Rev. Luin Jamir and the welcome note was delivered by DCC Mahila vice-president Rongsenla while the celebratory programme was chaired by DCC president Watimongba. Later, DCC Mokokchung distributed food items, in honour of the birthday celebration to Orphanage under Care & Support Society, Sabangya, District Jail Inmates, COVID 19 Hospital patients and COVID-19 Care Centre, Yimyu.

Dimapur police recovers body DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police on October 16 recovered an unidentified dead body of a non-Naga male aged around 45-50 years (approximate) below flyover Rail-gate Dimapur.

According to PRO Dimapur police, inquest was conducted over the dead body and the deceased was suspected to have died of starvation.

On completion of all legal formalities, PRO said the dead body was shifted to Dimapur Civil Hospital for post mortem examination.

Further, PRO has requested claimant, relatives or friends of the deceased to contact officer-in-charge east police station, Dimapur at 7085055020.

of Jongshinokdang, who in the late 19th century, had the providential opportunity to meet the American Christian Missionary, Rev. W.E. Clark and was instrumental in bringing Christianity to Nagaland.

He described Jamir as a legend, the pride of India, an icon of Northeast who had achieved many awards. He also mentioned that Jamir was offered Vice President of India but he refused that post because he wanted to serve the people of Nagaland.

Jamir won all the elections, except the last byelection, Sethi said adding that Dr. Jamir was close to Sethi family since statehood. He recalled how his

grandfather late Kannayalal Sethi happened to be the first GB of Dimapur town and that during his presidentship, Jamir appointed his father late Pannalal Sethi as treasurer and became NPCC secretary during his time.

Earlier, during the morning hours, party workers visited Dr. Jamir at his residence and conveyed birthday wishes to him. Dr. Jamir expressed his gratitude through a hand written note which read as: “I am deeply moved to see the kind of support and appreciation exhibited by congress men & women on my 90th birthday. i will continue to pray for the resurrection of this party in the land to once again provide true and hon-

est leadership to the country: S C Jamir.” DABA pastor, Imnatoshi Longkumer pronounced prayer of blessing for Dr. SC Jamir. Earlier, the programme chaired by Odinungsang, GS Enrolment, DCC began with an invocation by DDMCC general secretary, Abino Kikon while special number was presented by Tokhuli Yepthomi and Kevin Newar.

In Mokokchung, DCC celebrated the birthday of Dr. S.C. Jamir at its party HQ office. While highlighting a brief sketch on the life of former chief minister and Governor, the DCC general secretary (Administration) P Aley stated that Dr. S C Jamir was the son of late Senayangba and late

LFIC organises faculty development prog

Mkg to register unorganised workers

Dr. H.R. Lotha award conferred to meritorious student

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WEATHER FORECAST OCTOBER 18

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Cloudy, a shower in the p.m

30 24

Mostly cloudy, p.m. showers

27 20

Guwahati Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm

32 25

Rather cloudy with a shower

28 19

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar Nice with clouds and sun

29 22

Shillong

A stray afternoon t-shower

24 17

Kohima

A morning t-storm; overcast

24 17

Dimapur Mostly cloudy with a t-storm Mkg

A stray afternoon t-storm

31 22 29 18

Tuensang Some sun, then turning cloudy 21 14

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm

27 21

Zunheboto Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm

25 16

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Correspondent DIMAPUR/MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 17 (NPN): District Congress Committees (DCCs) of Dimapur and Mokokchung celebrated the 90th birthday of Dr. S C Jamir, five times chief minister of Nagaland and former Governor of Goa, Odhisa, Gujarat and Maharashtra on July 17.

In a press release, the committee stated that on the occasion, Dimapur DCC president, Tsenthungo Nyamo gave a brief history of Dr. S C Jamir.

Chairman minority department, Rajesh Kumar Sethi in his short speech stated that Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir, the grandson

Resource person and teachers at the programme on October 16.

DIMAPUR: Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) Dimapur Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC) organised a faculty development programme on October 16 on “Challenges of teachers in higher education” with Rev. Fr.Dr.C. P Anto as the resource person.

A press release by LFIC stated that the resource person spoke on the importance of teachers in nurturing the students to mould and shape them

to strive towards effective leadership skilled youths and responsible citizens.

He also urged the teachers to uphold the institute with vision, mission, values, attitudes, principle, knowledge, skills and not just stick to conventional teaching but to adopt nonconventional teaching to equip students and youth to stand on their own feet.

Rev. Anto said teaching should aim at enhancing personal and interpersonal skills and emphasised

that values, principles must not be compromised in order to impart quality education.

The programme was chaired by assistant professor (education) Dr. Tianla Mar, invocation was said by chaplain Medozanuo, welcome address was delivered by the principal Dr. RK Behera, vote of thanks by assistant professor (political science) Achilo Kikon and benediction by assistant professor (English) Viphiranuo Seyie.

e-waste management in Dimapur pathetic

Bendangwala Walling at the awareness programme. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): A survey conducted by e-CIRCLE found out that e-waste management in Dimapur was in a pathetic condition.

This was stated by co founder, e-CIRCLE, Bendangwala Walling during an awareness programme on e-management held at Borlengri Ao Baptist Church, on October 16.

Walling stated that e-waste comprises 70% of overall toxic waste, whereby she added that if not disposed or managed properly, it was very much harmful for the environment.

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In this regard, she urged the gathering to dispose- off e-waste only through recognized dealers.

She said e-CIRCLE, was the first authorized e-waste collection centre in the state, recognized by Nagaland Pollution Control Board.

She further added that e circle had collected more than 40 tonnes of e-waste in Dimapur and conducted over 40 sensitization programmes throughout the state.

Walling also stated that e-Circle has been organising such awareness programme in different platforms such as schools,

colleges, Churches, government offices etc. so as to provide adequate awareness on e waste management.

In regards to conducting e-waste management and awareness programme in Churches, she maintained that Churches were one amongst the best place to provide awareness on e-waste as people from all walks of lives come together.

Walling maintained that more than 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste were generated globally, whereby in 2019 alone, India generated 3.2 million tonnes.

She further maintained that out of the 3.2 million tonnes generated, only 1 million ton were documented, meaning recycled or managed in environmentally friendly manner.

Walling also maintained that though burning of waste might not be the best way to manage waste, she urged the gathering to acquire proper knowledge on how to segregate waste and burn them, so as to avoid inhaling harmful substances.

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung district would be carrying out enrolment/registration drives across the district in an effort to mobilise unorganised workers.

According to DIPR report, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir, who is also the chairman of district level implementation committee, convened a meeting on October 12 to discuss the matter.

The meeting discussed e-Shram portal developed by the centre for creating a national data base of unorganised workers in the country.

The meeting also discussed strategy for enrolment of unorganised workers in the district, mobilisation of target sub-group of unorganised workers through respective line department, plan registration camp at the town block and village level and site where potentials unorganised workers were concentrated.

Earlier, a PowerPoint presentation was given by project officer, office of the labour commissioner Kohima, T. Chubayanger.

DIMAPUR: The late Dr. H.R Lotha, class X meritorious award programme was held at Wokha Village Baptist Church (WVBC) on Sunday.

The meritorious award, which was to encourage and motivate the students of Wokha Village, was held every year, where the family of late Dr. H.R. Lotha acknowledged a meritorious student of class X. This year, the award was bagged by Chumreno Z Erie. She received a certificate and cash amount of Rs. 7,000.

T h e awa r d wa s handed over by Mhabeni,

daughter of late Dr H.R Z Erie.

Lotha. Wokha village BapOn the occasion, tist church also awarded Mhabeni extended gratia citation to Chumreno tude to the members of

DIMAPUR: Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has expressed deep shock and sadness at the demise of Kihoto Hollohon, veteran politician and former minister. In a condolence message, YAN described late Hollohon as one of the sincerest leaders not only in politics but in every field in the society and that his demise has created a big vacuum in Naga society.

Further, YAN has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members.

Wokha Village for helping her father financially in his earlier days while studying MBBS in Bangalore.

A special devotional service was also conducted to congratulate the successful candidates of class X and XII with a prayer service for the students.

It may be noted that late Dr. H.R Lotha was the first MBBS doctor and the first gazette officer from Wokha Village.

Dr. H.R Lotha passed away on November 20, 1995 while serving as Civil Surgeon (now known as CMO), where he is survived by a daughter and five sons.

LBSA holds 11th session at Sürühuto

DIMAPUR: Literary Board Sürühuto Area (LBSA) held its 11th session on October 13 at Sürühuto Town under the theme, “analysing our churches” with Nagaland Interserve Ministry, teacher and counsellor, Khevili Kakheto Jakhalu as the main speaker.

A press release by LBSA stated that the speaker spoke on “Membership is of Christian Origin” referring to Bible verses Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 6:15.

She deliberated on glorifying God in body and spirit and dwelled

YAA not to allow ‘political attachments’; instruct teachers DIMAPUR: Yimkhiung Akherü Arihako (YAA) has prohibited “political attachments” of government employees and informed all HoDs to immediately revert/detach all “political attachments” and those employees report to their original places of posting.

In a press release YAA president, Achung Jangleh and general secretary, Donan S Yimkhiung cautioned that no government employee should be granted attachments under any circumstances.

YAA said that some individuals are “clandestinely pursuing for relocation of post/attachments without any regard to the government notification, either through political attachments or due to some extraneous reasons”.

The association said such practices adversely affect the smooth functioning of offices and institutions causing a shortfall of officers and staffs.

YAA reiterated that transferring of government employees along with the in-

Mhabeni, daughter of late Dr H.R Lotha handing over the citation and to Chumreno Z Erui.

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cumbent or without reliever of equivalent post/rank will not be permitted in the entire Yimkhiung jurisdiction.

In the event of any unwanted fallout due to rhetoric relapses, YAA said concern department HoD would be held solely responsible and accountable for adequate compensation.

Meanwhile, YAA has asked all teachers who are undergoing professional courses permitted by DoSE to submit a photocopy of the permission order/admission receipt in their respective posting school.

In the event of failure to produce the same, YAA said it would be construed as “truant” and that YAA shall not own responsibility in event of any eventuality .

YAA has also asked all SMCs to remain vigilant and endorsed the constituent units of YAA to conduct inspection in their respective jurisdiction and to report it to YAA office if any lapses detected for onward submission to the higher authority for appropriate action.

on progress and obstacles of churches and analytical view on church’s health.

Expressing concern that present churches in Nagaland are being deviated from its original path owing to “over developmental works”, Jakhalu said officers, rich and church members are being “overburdened” on pretext of church buildings, anniversary celebrations and feasts. She then added that such practices ought to stop as it was not the will of God. The proceeding was chaired by

LBSA chairman Hotoshe Sema, who in his opening address, highlighted the inception of the board and its various activities organised/conducted particularly for the welfare of the students and public in general.

Earlier, invocation was said by MCNBC pastor, Vikaho Jimo and adoption of resolutions was initiated

by LBSA advisor Hokuto Jakhalu.

Church leaders, deacon board chairman’s and village council chairmen under 33Sürühuto-Asüto Area Constituency attended the programme.

Villages in Mon irked by deplorable road

Villagers repairing the ‘abandoned road’ from Tang junction to S/Mokok Village.

DIMAPUR: Dismayed over deplorable road condition and the indifference of the state government, villages under Mon district have initiated road repair and maintenance of 16 km “abandoned road” from Tang junction to S/Mokok Village.

In a press release, Chenwetnyu Village Council chairman, PM Nockpai Konyak and S/ Mokok VDB secretary, Wangpai M Wangsa stated that the road connects three assembly constituencies namely 44

A/C, 45 A/C and 46 A/C and is the main lifeline of four villages. The release informed that the maintenance work was being carried out by the public of Yuching, S/Tangten, S/Lokyo, S/Mokok under Phomching Block and Chenmoho, Chenwetnyu, Chenloisho, Wangti and Chen town under Chen Block.

It said the major repairing/maintenance of the road was carried out under the initiative of the village council chairmen

and VDB secretaries of eight villages and leaders from Chen town.

The release lamented that the road has been left “unattended by the state gover nment for a long time” and that the public has been facing inconveniences due to deplorable road condition.

Expressing dismay that no major repairing and maintenance had been initiated by concern department, the release stated that the road was repaired in the year 2020 by the villages.

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Fearless Mnp lady cop to contest election Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 17: Fearless lady officer of Manipur police who was in the limelight when she returned ‘Police Medal for Gallantry’ award will contest the forthcoming elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

The lady officer serving as additional SP, Thounaojam Brinda, declared her decision to contest the election from Yaiskul Assembly Constituency of Imphal on Sunday.

The elections to the 60-seat state Assembly are expected by early part of next year, most probably

by February-March.

The lady police officer who had submitted her resignation letter as additional SP was in the limelight when she locked horns with state chief minister N Biren Singh by alleging that she was under ‘pressure’ from the chief minister to release a ‘drug lord’, in a court document.

She had also returned the state’s Police Medal for Gallantry after alleged drug lord Lhukhosei Zou, former chairman of ADC Chandel along with six oth-

Lady cop Th Brinda leading her election rally that was foiled by police on Sunday. ers were acquitted from an infamous multi-crore drug haul case in 2018.

The lady cop today declared that she will contest the forthcoming election to the state Assembly, shortly after police foiled her election rally on Sunday.

Before announcing her decision, Thounaojam Brinda submitted her resignation letter. Her supporters then organized an election rally in Imphal.

However, the police prevented her and her supporters from taking out the rally to highlight her decision to contest the elections.

The police, armed with riot gear, engaged in a scuffle with the supporters

when the latter tried to take out the rally forcibly, amid a heated argument between Brinda and the police.

The police pushed them back to the residence of the lady cop in Imphal’s Yaiskul Janmasthan where she declared contesting the election.

Declaring her decision, Brinda said that she could not discharge her duty properly at the executive level due to ‘political interference’.

She accused the police of targeting her by preventing her election rally and the state govt for misusing power. On the other hand, police said that they had to prevent the rally as it was planned despite denial of

COVID cases on decline in M’laya Churachandpur: Correspondent SHILLONG, OCT 17: The daily COVID-19 case count has been on a gradual decline with the number of recoveries from the viral disease at 86 exceeding the number of fresh cases of infection at 55 on Sunday in Meghalaya, which also recorded the death of one patient, who was not vaccinated, health officials said.

The number of active COVID-19 cases has declined to 845 and number of recovered cases has surged to 80,673 in the State, which has so far registered 82,953 confirmed cases, including 1,435 fatalities, health officials said.

The positivity rate has dipped down to 1.01 per cent, while the recovery rate from COVID-19 infection has climbed up to 97.25 per cent. On the other hand, the fatality rate stand at 1.72 per cent.

The East Khasi Hills, which, including State capital Shillong is the most pandemic-hit, has registered a decline in the number of active COVID-19 cases, which is currently 507,even as the

district recorded 46 new cases on Sunday.

The other ten districts too have been recording a significant decline in the number of daily and overall active COVID-19 cases with RiBhoi and West Garo Hills recording three new cases each and East Jaintia Hills, South West Garo Hills and West Khasi Hills registering one positive case each today.

As per latest official count, the West Khasi Hills district has 202 active COVID-19 cases, followed by West Jaintia Hills district with 54 active cases, Ri-Bhoi district with 38 active cases, West Garo Hills district with 24 active cases, East Jaintia Hills district with nine active cases, South West Khasi Hills district with six active cases, East Garo Hills district with three active cases, North Garo Hills district and South West Garo Hills district with two active cases each and South Garo Hills district with one active case.

Of the 11,21,951 persons tested for Covid-10 in the State till Sunday, 10,38,998 were tested negative for the virus, as per official record.

100 children hospitalized

IMPHAL, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Constant rise in sickness among children with fever and breathing problem was witnessed in Churachandpur district in the past few days and approximately 10 children are admitted to the district hospital every day, IFP Bureau report stated.

So far, 100 pediatric patients were admitted and 60 of them were discharged.

Two of the patients were tested COVID-19 positive, one two-month old and another two-year old.

Presently, there are 40 children admitted at the district hospital of the children ward which has only 33 beds and half of the patients are on oxygen supply. Seven of the pediatric patients have to be given oxygen supply in the corridor of the hospital.

The children who are suffering are mostly infants of two or three years of age.

Experts said that it may be due to seasonal change from summer to winter, which normally affects children.

How army is tracking Chinese activities along Arunachal border amid row TEZPUR, ASSAM, OCT 17 (AGENCIES) : Indian Army’s aviation base with its Heron drones is helping troops keep a hawk-eye on the Chinese activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the highlysensitive Arunachal Pradesh sector, reports NDTV. The Army base is also equipped with other important assets, including the ALH Dhruv and its weaponised version Rudra, to enhance the capabilities of the forces on the ground at a time when India and China have been engaged in a military standoff since last year.

Explaining the capabilities of the Israel-origin Heron drones in detail, Major Karthik Garg said, “This is the most beautiful aircraft as far as surveillance resources are concerned.

Since its inception, it has been the backbone of surveillance. It can climb up to 30,000 feet and continue to relay feed to commanders on the ground. So that, we can manoeuver forces on the ground. It has an endurance of 24- 30 hours at a stretch.”

Talking about surveillance during bad weather, Major Garg added, “We have day and night cam-

File photo of a Heron drone eras and for bad weather, we have synthetic aperture radar which can give track of entire terrain.”

Describing the capability of Missamari Army Aviation Base, Lieutenant Colonel Amit Dadhwal said, “These rotary-wing platforms provide a plethora of capabilities so that you know they can achieve success in all kinds of operations. This aircraft is fully capable of carrying troops and full battle load to any kind of treacherous terrain, or in any kind of weather conditions. This lean and mean machine is made in India is made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This equipment and this aircraft are fully capable to carry out operations in.”

Speaking further about Dhruv, Lieutenant Colonel Dhadwal described the night evacuation capability and

mentioned that the aircraft has been instrumental in saving over 50 lives in the sector through night casualty operations. “Over a period of time, when we give you a general time of operation, we are fully capable of carrying out night casualty evacuations. The same aircraft has been further modified and weaponised into a more lethal version called ALH WSI - Advanced Light helicopter weapon system integrated - which is known as the Rudra helicopter. It is fully equipped with various mission systems as well as weapon systems onboard.”

Lieutenant Colonel Dadhwal spoke about the Cheetah and said that the helicopter has proved itself “for the past 50 years in the Indian Army”. “It has been one of the stable and more reliable aircraft of Indian army,” he said.

the necessary permission by the concerned district administration.

The organizers did seek permission but it was not given as organizing such a rally will amount to breach the COVID-19 protocol which is in force in the state coupled with the disturbances likely to movement of VIP, Imphal East SP N Herojit Singh said.

Addressing a press conference, the SP clarified that the denial of permission did not target any individual or group.

However, Brinda said that she was being individually targeted as the police or district administration had not prevented election rallies of other intending candidates.

Even the chief minister had attended many election rallies of his party BJP with large gatherings in recent times and police or district administration had not objected, she claimed.

Brinda said that she and her supporters did seek the permission for organizing the election rally.

By preventing her election rally, the state showed its biased attitude,

she alleged.

The lady police officer was in the limelight when she arrested Loukhoshei Zou, the chairman of the Autonomous District Council of Chandel district, with a huge quantity of drugs from his government allotted official quarter in Imphal.

Acknowledging her contribution in the government’s war on drug campaign, chief minister N Biren awarded her the state police medal for gallantry for the arrest.

However, the court later acquitted Zou and his six other associates arrested with the multicrore rupees drugs after it was proved that the seized drugs belonged to two youth, including his driver.

Disgruntled Brinda went to the chief minister to return the state police medal for gallantry conferred to her, saying that she did not deserve the medal.

Later, in a 16-page affidavit submitted to the court in a case against her, Brinda highlighted ‘interventions’ from the chief minister to particularly shield Lhukhosei’s case.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021

Peace has come to BTR like a daughterin-law to her marital home: Himanta TAMULPUR (ASSAM), OCT 17 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sunday said peace has come to Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) like a daughter-in-law who has shifted to her marital home and urged the people to repose their faith in the ruling NDA once again in the by-poll in the state.

Sarma, who was addressing an election rally for UPPL candidate here, said that people’s vote in favour of BJP and its allies in the state has brought permanent peace in BTR. By-polls for five Assembly seats of the state are scheduled on October 30 and counting of votes will be held on November 2.

Sarma said, “Just as a buwari (Assamese for daughter-in-law) comes permanently to her new home after her wedding, lasting shanti (peace) has come to Bodoland Territorial Region of the state ... We will work together to ensure that this peace remains and development takes place”.

The chief minister said a few youths who had continued to carry on in the path of violence have also now

Himanta Biswa Sarma returned to the mainstream.

“There is no sound of guns in BTR anymore, permanent peace and harmony have been established ... After the peace agreement between All Bodo Students Union, National Democratic Front of Bodoland and the government last year, there has been no violence in BTR”.

He said ten years ago none would have thought that BJP flags would be waving in BTR and that the BJP, UPPL, AGP will come together to form the government.

A few youths who had continued to be in the path of violence have also now returned to the mainstream.

“There is no sound of guns in BTR anymore, permanent peace and harmony have

been established,” Sarma said.

Peace and development in BTR have been possible by “just one push of the finger” to vote for the BJPled alliance.

He said, “This paribartan (change) has come through just a vote. No one has to agitate anymore or take up guns for their rightful demands. Just one push of the finger is enough to bring the change.”

Assuring that all prepoll promises of development will be kept by the NDA in the state, Sarma announced that a new bridge would be constructed over Pagladia river at Khairani in Tamulpur constituency.

Another bridge over the same river at Jartaluk is nearing completion and the work for a medical college and hospital in the town will commence shortly. Tamulpur will itself become a fullfledged district by Republic Day next year, he added.

The chief minister also urged the people to take both doses of COVID-19 vaccine and recounted how the virus had claimed the late Tamulpur MLA, necessitating the by-poll.

Mnp CM thankful on rechristening Mt. Harriet to Mt. Manipur

IMPHAL, OCT 17: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday extended his government’s appreciation and gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and other Central leaders over the renaming of ‘Mount Harriet’ at Kalapani in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to ‘Mount Manipur’.

Addressing a news conference here, Singh said, “It is indeed a proud moment for the people of Manipur that the Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been giving special attention to the state.”

The chief minister claimed that after the announcement of renaming of ‘Mount Harriet’ to ‘Mount Manipur’ by Union home minister Amit Shah yesterday at Port Blair, the people of Manipur were overwhelmed with joy and happiness.

He stressed that Amit Shah also paid rich tribute to Maharaj Kulachandra and 22 other martyrs of Anglo-Manipur War 1891

who were exiled and jailed in Kalapani after the Britishers witnessed their great courage, spirit and love for their motherland.

On behalf of the people of Manipur and government, the chief minister expressed his happiness and gratitude to the Prime Minister, Union home minister and all the Union cabinet ministers for such a “priceless gift to the people of Manipur.”

Biren further stressed that the people of state were overwhelmed with joy by the words of Amit Shah for giving so much of respect and honour to “our forefathers and freedom fighters.”

He claimed that the Union home minister also praised the valour and selfless sacrifice of “our forefathers who fought valiantly against mighty British forces knowing that they would be defeated.’

Shah also recognized the then political status of Manipur while mentioning that Manipur had its own written Constitution before it merged to the Indian Union, he added.

The chief minister an-

Tripura woman scripts success story as self-help group member AGARTALA, OCT 17 (PTI): Swapna Sinha, a 27-year-old woman of Manipuri origin living in remote Devicherra village in Tripura’s Dhalai district, weaves traditional women’s wear while running a photocopy shop at the same time. Her husband drives an auto-rickshaw and the family earns around Rs 35,000 a month.

Till a few years ago, the situation was different as they eked out a living by doing odd jobs. Their life changed after she became a member of a selfhelp group (SHG) which provides loans to women micro-entrepreneurs.

She received three back to back loans from that SHG to buy the weaving machine, the auto-rickshaw and the photocopy machine.

“When I set up the Komar tat (weaving machine) in a room in my house, I enjoyed the feeling that it is my own. I cannot explain the joy it gave me. Within a few months, I started earning money,” Sinha told a group of visiting journalists.

She weaves ‘inaphi’ (a cloth to wrap around the upper body) and ‘phanek’ (wraparound skirt) with the help of a machine she

bought in 2017 with a loan from Dhanalakshmi Self Help Group of Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.

A second loan helped her unemployed husband buy an auto-rickshaw and more money flowed into the family kitty.

While working with the SHG and selling her garments in her Manipuri inhabited village and neighbouring areas, she noticed that students from those villages travel a long distance to photocopy study materials. So, a third loan of Rs 50,000 to buy a photocopy machine followed. She now earns Rs 10,000 a month from the photocopy shop.

“I have repaid all loans and now we earn about Rs 35,000 per month,” she said.

Sinha’s success story as an SHG member has become the talk of the Northeastern state and she had the opportunity to share her experience with VicePresident Venkaiah Naidu and Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh recently. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has also praised her. “She is motivated to earn success and become self-reliant,” he said.

Manipur CM appreciating PM HM and Central leader on rechristening Mt. Harriet to Mt. Manipur in a news conference in Imphal on Sunday. nounced that a candle lighting celebration will be held today across the state so as to show deep appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and all the Central leaders.

Maintaining that historical facts can never be distorted, Singh said that some vested groups are attempting to distort the history of Manipur.

He appealed to all con-

cerned to stop such ill practice immediately as it could hurt the sentiments of other communities and affect the integrity of the state.

On Saturday, Amit Shah in his speech as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, made the announcement of rechristening Mount Harriet in Andaman and Nicobar Island as Mount Manipur in memory of those who sacrificed their life for the country from the

northeastern state.

He further assured that the Central government would assist the Manipur government in establishing a memorial site at the rechristened Mount Manipur.

Among others, the news conference was attended by deputy chief minister Y Joykumar Singh, state education minister S Rajen Singh, agriculture minister O Lukhoi, CAF&PD minister Th Satyabrata.

Pol parties, civil society in Tripura condemn Bangladesh violence AGARTALA, OCT 17 (PTI): Political parties and civil society organisations in Tripura have condemned the recent vandalisation of temples and Durga Puja marquees and attack on Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh, with which the state shares an 856-kmlong border, as Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb expressed hope that appropriate action would be taken against the miscreants by the Sheikh Hasina government.

Officials said that Deb had on Saturday telephoned Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami to know what exactly happened in the neighbouring country and the measures that were being taken to protect the members of the Hindu community.

According to the officials, Doraiswami, during the conversation, stated that he visited the Durga puja pandals where the alleged attacks were carried out, and gave assurance that the Bangladesh government was taking necessary steps to solve the issue amicably.

“Such incidents, wherever in the world it might be,

is matter of great sorrow.

I have full confidence on the Bangladesh government and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. I am sure she will take appropriate action against such acts of fundamentalism,” the CM later told reporters.

The TMC, while denouncing the attacks in Bangladesh, expressed surprise at the “silence” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“We have not noticed any statement coming from our prime minister. The Bangladesh government was also not prompt in initiating action against the culprits. We want PM Modi to take up the matter with Hasina,” the convener of TMC’s Tripura unit, Subal Bhowmick, said.

Meanwhile, a delegation representing the state’s civil society organisations, led by former vice-chancellor of Tripura University Arunoday Saha, on Saturday met Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner in Agartala, Mohammad Jobaid Hossain, and demanded full protection of religious rights of all minorities.

The delegation sought immediate punishment for

the culprits.

A senior member of a popular puja committee in Sipahijala, Abdul Momin, said Hindus and Muslims have been jointly celebrating the annual festival every year in the subdivision without any animosity, and people in the neighbouring country should take a cue.

“We organise Durga puja bringing together people from Hindu and Muslim communities as it strengthens the bond between the two communities. We hope our neighbours in Bangladesh would also respect each other and maintain communal harmony. Religions might be different, but festivals belong to all communities,” he added.

As reports of attacks on Durga Puja pandals and temples emerged from across Bangladesh, Hasina, earlier this week, said action will be taken again those trying to “disturb communal harmony”.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has noted that the government in the neighbouring country reacted promptly to ensure that the situation was under control and said that the Indian mission is in close

Kerala rains: 23 killed in flash floods, landslides

KOTTAYAM, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): The death toll in Kerala reached 23 on Sunday night as incessant rains wrecked havoc in the central and southern parts of the state on Saturday.

Many people have been injured and displaced due to flash floods and landslides, reports The Outlook India.

As per reports, at least 12 bodies were recovered from Koottickal in Kottayam, one body from Peerumedu and two which were recovered yesterday from Kanjar in Idukki district.

At least three bodies were recovered from Kokkayar in Idukki district today, a hilly region that was heavily hit by yesterday’s devastating landslides.

Officials said the bodies of three children buried under slush were recovered after an intense rescue efforts. The children, aged eight, seven and four, were found holding to each other.

At Koottickal in Kottayam district, a family

Meteorological Department said yesterday’s low-pressure area over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Kerala has become less Marked and now seen as a trough from south Interior Karnataka to south Tamil Nadu at lower levels.

PM Speaks to Pinarayi Viajayan

Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Kerala Fire and Rescue personnel during rescue operations at the site of landslide at Kavali in Kottayam district, Sunday. (PTI)

rescue efforts. The children, aged eight, seven and four, were found holding to each other.

At Koottickal in Kottayam district, a family of six including a 40-yearold man, his 75-year-old mother, 35-year-old wife and three girl children aged 14, 12 and 10 were killed as

their house was swept away in the landslide.

Bodies of three were recovered yesterday and the remaining bodies were found by the rescuers during their efforts today.

Meanwhile, the heavy rains subdued a day after it wreaked havoc in the state.

In its forecast, India

Maha BJP jolted ahead of bypoll as ex-state VP, ex-MLA join Congress

Rahul slams rising fuel prices

MUMBAI, OCT 17 (IANS): In jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party, its former Maharashtra unit Vice President Bhaskarrao Patil-Khatgaonkar and former legislator Omprakash A. Pokarna on Sunday announced their return to the Congress fold.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t , coming in the run-up to the crucial Deglur Assembly by-elections scheduled on October 30, is expected to boost the Cong ress prospects in the district.

Patil-Khatgaonkar and Pokar na made the announcement at a joint press conference held here this afternoon in the presence of Cong ress’ Nanded strongman and Public Works Minister Ashok Chavan.

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of six including a 40-yearold man, his 75-year-old mother, 35-year-old wife and three girl children aged 14, 12 and 10 were killed as their house was swept away in the landslide.

Officials said the bodies of three children buried under slush were recovered after an intense

Bhaskarrao Patil-Khatgaonkar and Omprakash A. Pokarna

- who quit Congress in 2014 - is the son-in-law of former party stalwart and Union Minister, the late S. B. Chavan, and brother-inlaw of Ashok Chavan.

Pokar na, a former N a n d e d M ayo r a n d a legislator, had joined the BJP in 2014, but has decided to return to Congress along with his mentor PatilKhatgaonkar.

I n D e g l u r, t h e Congress has nominated

Jitesh Antapur, son of the late MLA Raosaheb Antapurkar, who passed away i n A p r i l d u e t o Covid-19, and the BJP has fielded ex-Shiv Sena legislator Subhash Sabne, who joined it recently.

Besides PatilKhatgaonkar and Pokarna, many other office-bearers and activists who will also walk over to the Congress, were welcomed by Ashok Chavan and other leaders.

NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a dig at the government over the increasing prices of petrol and diesel, alleging that there was “destruction for all” and development of “rising prices”. Tagging a media report which claimed that if the government had not hiked taxes, petrol would have been Rs 66 per litre and diesel would have been Rs 55 per litre, Gandhi alleged that the government was indulging in “tax extortion”. “’Sabka vinash, mehengaai ka vikas’ (destruction for all, development of rising prices),” Gandhi tweeted in Hindi using the hashtag ‘TaxExtortion’. Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday were hiked again by 35 paise a litre. The fourth straight day of 35 paise per litre hike sent petrol and diesel rates to record highs across the country.

In wake of the deluge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Kerala Chief Minister P i n a r ay i Vi j aya n a n d discussed the situation.

The toll from disastrous flooding caused by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of two central Kerala districts rose to 23 as rescue workers recovered more bodies from the rubbles on Sunday.

“Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @vijayanpinarayi and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.

Authorities are working on the ground to assist the injured and affected,” Modi tweeted.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, parts of western UP, Haryana NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (PTI): Heavy rains lashed the national capital o n S u n d ay l e a d i n g t o waterlogging and traffic jams at several parts of the city causing inconvenience for commuters.

The weather office had forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thundershowers.

The maximum temperature on Sunday is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius.

T h e I n d i a n Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the untimely rains to western disturbance.

Besides Delhi, moderate to heavy rains were predicted for almost all adjoining areas in Uttar P r a d e s h a n d H a r ya n a and many of those falling under the National Capital Region.

The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rains at Loni Dehat, Hindon Air Force Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram,

Pedestrians hold a large umbrella as they walk in rain at Connaught Place in New Delhi, Sunday. (PTI)

Chhapraula, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, F a r i d a b a d , M a n e s a r, B a l l a b h g a r, S o h a n a , Manesar, and Rewari areas of UP and Haryana.

Light to moderate rainfall was predicted in Palwal, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Deoband, Najibabad, Muzaffarnagar, Kandhla, Bijnaur, Khatauli, Sakoti Tanda, Hastinapur, Chandpur, Baraut, Daurala,

Meerut, Modinagar, Kithor, Garhmukteshwar, Pilakhua, Gulaoti, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Jalesar, Tundla, and Agra.

The minimum temperature on Sunday settled at 23.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. The city received 3 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours and the relative humidity was 90 per cent, the IMD said.

Car rams into Durga procession in MP; driver held BHOPAL, OCT 17 (PTI): A speeding car rammed into a Durga idol immersion procession in the Madhya Pradesh capital, leaving four persons, including a head constable, injured, police said on Sunday.

Police have arrested the driver and seized the car, a senior officer said.

The incident occurred on the road outside the Bhopal railway station on late Saturday night when the procession was moving forward, Bajaria police station in-charge Umesh Yadav told PTI. Three persons were injured and one of them sustained serious injuries and undergoing treatment at a hospital, he said.

The car also hit an onduty police head constable, who sustained minor injuries to his leg, he said.

Yadav said after the car rammed into the procession people started shouting to get hold of the car driver,

A video grab of the car that rammed into an immersion procession.

who panicked and fled by reversing the car speedily.

He said a case was registered.

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Irshad Wali told reporters on Sunday afternoon that the car involved in the incident was seized and its driver arrested.

The driver’s interrogation is underway, he said but refused to

elaborate.

Wali said the injured person, undergoing treatment at a hospital, is out of danger and stable. He sustained injuries that are not serious, Wali said citing a hospital doctor.

Meanwhile, a video of the incident shows a car is being reversed speedily while the people are seen trying to save themselves by moving away from the path

of the vehicle.

One of the injured persons, Chaturanan Sahu (26), said a grey car crashed into the procession of the Chandbarh Durga Utsav when it reached near Gupta tea stall outside the Bhopal railway station.

“Two persons were travelling in that car which crashed into the procession and again hit the people while reversing,” he claimed.

India will launch industry-led policies in space sector: ISRO chief BJP needs yogya government not Yogi government: Akhilesh

DUBAI, OCT 17 (IANS): India is revising its existing policies and is also in the process of bringing in new ones to increase industry participation in the space s e c t o r, I n d i a n S p a c e Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr K. Sivan said on Sunday.

Sivan, who is Secretar y, Department of Space, said this, via a video message during the inaugural session on ‘Future of SpaceInternational Participations and Collaborations’ at The India Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai.

He emphasised that the recent reforms in the sector has ensured that the

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role of the private sector has evolved from being just suppliers to partners in the process. He also highlighted that space is one of the significant areas that India is looking at for international cooperation.

“I hope space cooperation will further

strengthen with commercial and technological collaborations,” said Sivan, adding that Indian industry has to play a big role in the space sector globally.

India is planning to boost the space sector in the global market. With an aim to make the country an economic space hub in the future, it also recently launched a new industry body, the Indian Space Association (ISpA).

Sivan said that the government is open to inviting private players in the space sector and ISRO is tying up with start-ups and industries.

“India is focussing on international

collaborations, including bilateral and multilateral partnerships,” he said.

In the recent past, the ISRO has also joined hands with Niti Aayog, and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to encourage space start-ups in the country.

H o w e v e r, S i v a n emphasised on the need to make outer space safe and that it is a collective responsibility of the gover nment and nongovernment agencies to ensure that.

The six-month-long Expo 2020 Dubai, which began early on October 1, will run till March 31,

next year. Among the 192 participating countries, India has the biggest pavilion in the expo. Fifteen states and nine central ministries from India are participating in this expo.

The India Pavilion features an innovative kinetic facade made up of 600 individual colourful blocks.

It is developed as a mosaic of rotating panels that will depict different themes as they rotate on their axis. It represents the theme of ‘India on the move’ and is a unique amalgam of the rich heritage and technological advances of the nation, according to an official statement.

LU C K N OW, O C T 1 7 (PTI): Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav Sunday attacked the BJP dispensation, saying the s t a t e n e e d s a ‘ yo g ya ’ (competent) government and not a Yogi government.

Speaking to reporters at the party’s headquarters here, he further alleged the BJP “has no work to do” aside from changing names.

“It believes in filling pockets instead of potholes.”

“Uttar Pradesh needs a ‘yog ya’ (competent)

government and not a Yogi government,” he said.

He was speaking after former Uttar Pradesh chief of Bahujan Samaj Party RS Kushwaha and former MP Kadir Rana joined the SP. Ya d a v r e i t e r a t e d his party’s demand for a caste census, and said that when the Congress was in power at the Centre, Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav), RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Sharad Yadav had demanded that a caste census was done.

The SP chief also attacked the BJP government

over rising prices of petrol, diesel and LPG. “A t a n u m b e r o f places, the price of petrol has crossed Rs 100 per litre, and the public is forced to buy everything at a higher price. The prices of diesel and LPG cylinders have also increased. Do they have any answer to this?” he said.

He also attacked the BJP over Samajwadi Party MLA Nitin Agarwal filing nomination for the deputy speaker’s post in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly with the support of the ruling party.

CHANDIGARH, OCT 17 (PTI): Three people allegedly involved in the lynching of a labourer at a farmers’ protest site near Singhu border were remanded to six days in police custody as the Haryana Police set up two Special Investigation Teams to probe the incident.

Narain Singh, a key member of the Sikhs’ Nihang order, who was arrested on Saturday from near Amritsar, besides two more Nihangs -- Govindpreet Singh and B h a g wa n t S i n g h - - f r o m Fatehgarh Sahib, who had “sur rendered” before the Sonipat Police in connection w i t h t h e ly n c h i n g, we r e produced before a court in Sonipat, which remanded them to six days in police custody.

The police sought remand of the accused on the ground that they have to reconstruct

One of the accused. (PTI file)

the scene of the crime, recover clothes which the accused wore at the time of incident, besides interrogating them in depth about the entire incident.

One of the SITs headed

by IPS officer Mayank Gupta, who is Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kharkhoda, Sonipat, will investigate the videos of the incident which were

circulating on various social media platforms, while the other led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sonipat, Virender Singh will carry out the overall probe into the incident.

The victim’s family had earlier questioned the attackers’ claim that he committed sacrilege and demanded a highlevel probe.

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP), OCT 17 (PTI): Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) workers burnt effigies of the central government on Saturday evening in protest against the three farm laws and “anti-farmer” policies at several places in the district.

The protesters had burnt effigies of the central government at Minakshi Chowk here, also in Morna, Titawi, Charthawal, Shahpur, Purkazi, Khatoli, and Chapar in the district.

The protest was organised on the call of Samyukt Kisan Morcha - a consolidated front of several farmers groups.

Farmers across parts of north India have been agitating against the three farm laws passed in Parliament in September 2020.

The implementation of the three farm laws was stayed by the Supreme Court in January this year.

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workers in UP’s Singhu border lynching: 3 accused sent to BKU Muzaffarnagar burn police remand, 2 SITs conducting probe effigies of Union govt

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 313 DIMAPUR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021

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Terror Trojan horses

here has been enough evidence that the western world is under threat from terrorism especially from Islamic radicals. The recent stabbing to death of popular British Conservative MP David Amess is another proof that such acts are premeditated and the consequence of a decadent ultra-liberal western society. The suspect has been identified as Ali Harbi Ali, a 25-year old British citizen of Somali descent. According to newspaper reports, Ali was referred to ‘Prevent’, a UK scheme for those thought to be at risk to radicalisation. David Amess was reported to have been talking with voters at a church in the small town of Leigh-on-Sea east of London when he was fatally stabbed 17 times on October 15. Britain has been experiencing a spate of terror attacks during the past decade. The dastardly attack in Manchester City on May 23,2017 was among the worst ever which caused the deaths of around 325 innocent civilians and injuries to around 1444. The UK is home to more than 33 lakh Muslims who make up the second highest religious group after Christians. International migration has made its way to the forefront of the security agendas of several states, particularly in Europe and North America.

Europe is facing a serious threat from immigrants be it from middle east or Asia and their numbers have almost changed the social demography in some countries. Most immigrants from Muslim countries, do not accept the lifestyles of their adopted countries and in the process, get indoctrinated by radical clerics. Other immigrants who pose the most dangerous security threat are Islamic terrorists mingling with other immigrants. However, there are Muslims who have been born and brought up in Europe but have rejected the democracy and lifestyle of the country they have migrated to. The suicide bomber involved in the Manchester City blast –Salman Abedin- is such a case. The Canadian experience is different because it is a traditional immigrant-receiving state.

One of the reasons for terror attacks unfolding in the UK is the consequences of liberalism that has opened the doors to immigration. Not only the UK but in general, the liberal west has always embraced multi-cultural diversity and also opened its doors for all religions in believing that sensible human beings will appreciate the individual space and freedom given and help towards advancement in all spheres of human and economic development. Most of Europe has seen rise in immigration population due to an unintended consequence of allowing guest worker immigration as well as a policy of allowing large inflow of asylum seekers and refugees. In countries like Sweden, immigrants have become a social menace and many crimes especially rapes have not been reported for fear of hyping ethnic tensions. Islamic terrorism of the worst kind today, in the form and shape of either the ISIS or Talibans, were created by western liberal and democratic nations especially the USA for its geo-political security interests. The threat to the western democracies needs to be faced headon but the question is whether the liberal west has the stomach to act decisively against all those who preach and practise the terror ideology? The brutal stabbing of David Amess proves that the liberal west, has not learnt from past terror attacks since their laws are ineffective. Also unfortunately, the western governments are unwilling to accept that they need to tighten up on surveillance and undertake proactive actions against those who are going to harm citizens.

DailyDevotion The Key of the Greater Work …I say to you, he who believes in Me,…greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. —John 14:12 Prayer does not equip us for greater works— prayer is the greater work. Yet we think of prayer as some commonsense exercise of our higher powers that simply prepares us for God’s work. In the teachings of Jesus Christ, prayer is the working of the miracle of redemption in me, which produces the miracle of redemption in others, through the power of God. The way fruit remains firm is through prayer, but remember that it is prayer based on the agony of Christ in redemption, not on my own agony.

We must go to God as His child, because only a child gets his prayers answered; a “wise” man does not (see Matthew 11:25).

Prayer is the battle, and it makes no difference where you are. However God may engineer your circumstances, your duty is to pray. Never allow yourself this thought, “I am of no use where I am,” because you certainly cannot be used where you have not yet been placed. Wherever God has placed you and whatever your circumstances, you should pray, continually offering up prayers to Him. And He promises, “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do…” (John 14:13). Yet we refuse to pray unless it thrills or excites us, which is the most intense form of spiritual selfishness. We must learn to work according to God’s direction, and He says to pray.

“Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:38).

There is nothing thrilling about a laboring person’s work, but it is the laboring person who makes the ideas of the genius possible. And it is the laboring saint who makes the ideas of his Master possible. When you labor at prayer, from God’s perspective there are always results.

What an astonishment it will be to see, once the veil is finally lifted, all the souls that have been reaped by you, simply because you have been in the habit of taking your orders from Jesus Christ.

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Where there is no vision, there is no hope. ~ George Washington Carver

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021

Post-mortem

For resumption of oil and natural Speech of Yilow Humtsoe on gas business vis-à-vis Art.371 A 70th ‘Naga National Martyrs’ Day’

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he result of the lengthy deliberations and wide public consultations with the Tribal Apex bodies and land owners representatives led to adoption of a resolution by the then Nagaland Legislative Assembly on 26th.

Of July 2010 by which the applicability of the Parliament Act ORDA 1948 (Oil Regulatory & Develop-Act) was made null and void. Thereafter and subsequently, the CSC (Cabinet Sub-Committee) framed the Nagaland Petroleum and natural Gas Regulations and Rules, 2012 that was approved by the Cabinet and further adopted in the 11th NLA prior to the State election in February 2013.

In essence and in short, the State Government of Nagaland has take over within its power to regulate and develop through NPNG Rules and Regulations 2012, what was earlier carried out by the Union Government of India under the ORD Act of 1948.

As an effect of the above, all Petroleum Exploration Licences (PEL) and Petroleum Mining Licences (PML) granted by the State of Nagaland to ONGC Ltd. Under the recommendation of the MOP & NG now stand cancelled. The sensitivity and political dimensions of the NPNG Rules and Regulations 2012 under Article 271A kept apart, the State Government firmly believe that they acted in the best interest of the rights of the Nagas as provided under the Article 371A of the Constitution of India. In a reply to a unstarred Question No. 2423, on 10th of March, 2011, in the Lok Sabha, by Dr. Mahesh Joshi, M.P. the MOS in the MOP & NG had given his statement based on the opinion of the Ministry of Law & Justice (Govt. of India) that Nagaland would have the power to frame its own laws regarding ownership and transfer of land and its natural and mineral resources including mineral oil under the Article 371A. However, in a communica-

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tion made by the Union Minister of MOP&NG to Chief Minister of Nagaland requesting the State Government to rescind the State Rules and Regulation passed by the NLA and reverting back to earlier oil policies, the matter has now come to a situation which will need greater political manoeuvrability and wisdom. This will lead to certain amount of loss of Goodwill between the Central and State Governments relationship, keeping in mind that Nagaland State is uniquely placed under the Constitution of India.

The NPNG Rules and Regulations 2012, brings forth such an opportunity for the first time in its political history of Nagaland since the birth of the State and instead of rejecting it, the Government of India should rather introspect how it can deliver the ultimate objectives to benefits not only the Nagas but the nation at large, given the present economic situation in the Country in general and more particularly, in the context of the energy security of the great nation of India.

In one way, would be, from the Union Government’s point of view is to accept the NPNG Rules and Regulations, 2012 as an evolved political maturity of the Nagas under the Constitutional safeguards provided by the Constitution of India and therefore extend fullest support and co-operation from the Union Government of India.

No oil exploration under unamended NP&NG Rules and Regulations 2012, once again by Lotha Hoho (L.H.) Nagaland Post, dated on 28/09/21 affirmed that the Lotha people would not allow oil exploration or extraction or Natural Gas within its jurisdiction if carried out under the unamended Rules and Regulation (NPNG) 2012. Since (MOU) was already signed between the State Government and the Lotha Hoho on 20.11.2018, the State Govern-

ment of Nagaland is urged upon to carry out necessary amendment of NPNG Rules and Regulations 2012, keeping in mind the ultimate objectives to benefit not only the Nagaland owners but the Nagaland State as a whole, given the present economic situation in the State in general and more importantly, in the context of the Maximum Revenue generation of the State, if the amendment was not done as yet.

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) was stopped both its Oil and Gas exploration and production in Nagaland since May, 1994. The Oilwell area covers approximately 22 Sq. K.M. spreading over to the North and Western part of Changpang and Old Tssori villages. However, since 1994, as ONGC abandoned all Oil business, these Oilwells have been left unattended leading to the leakage of Crude Oil that flowed into the village fields, ponds and Rivers. Crude Oil being highly inflammable, it has put the lives of the people at high risk and the villagers could not cultivate their land for fear of fire accident causing economically untold miseries and extreme poverty to the villagers.

Under the present economy miserable conditions villagers could not send their children to schools, and the serious patients could not take it to the hospitals because of extreme poverty conditions. The two villagers have been suffering from extreme poverty conditions for the last 27 years since 1994.

Under the present economic conditions. I urge upon the State Government of Nagaland, Union Government of Great India and the Oil and Natural Gas Companies to resume its Oil and Natural Gas business in Nagaland in general and the Changpang and Old Tssori Wokha District in particular.

(W.Y Kithan), Former President, L.L.R.P.O. Bhandari, Wokha

Dear Naga people, I on behalf of the Naga National Council (Parent Body) in prayer and petition to God Almighty remember and observe the 70th year of the National Martyrs’ Day. I salute all the Naga martyrs who bravely stood, fought and sacrificed their lives for Naga freedom and Sovereignty as a people and nation. The Nagas are sovereign people and their homeland is not an integral part of India nor Burma (Myanmar) since time immemorial, and history clearly and distinctly stands by this. From the time of British (UK) invaders to the forceful occupation and division of Naga homeland by the then Nehru and Unu Governments of India and Burma (Myanmar) respectively in 1953, without any consultation and consent of the Naga people has suppressed and oppressed the Nagas in complete violation of human rights and international conventions. This is why the Naga people as a whole has suffered immensely for the last seven decades which is well known to the world at large.

Today, I must make it clear once again that the Naga martyrs had fought for the whole Naga inhabited homeland which is very inclusive of our down trodden people of Eastern Nagaland region (Burma side) and not for the present state of Nagaland alone which was created by the Government of India in collaboration with few educated Nagas called “Naga People Convention“ which was condemned and rejected by the majority of Naga people as a whole under the “Naga National Council” mandated in toto by the Naga people. This reality and facts must be comprehended clearly for all those who are still in confusion. The Naga National Groups who did not stand and speak out for the entire Naga people especially the Eastern Nagas who were and still are immensely suffering will be condemned and held responsible for their intentional negligence.

Also the Government of India will be held accountable if any group or groups are left out in the present political negotiation which is resumed under the new Interlocutor, this will never result to a political solution for all the Nagas rather this will be looked upon as one-sided and biased solution if at all a new agreement is resolved and signed.

And those Groups that are left out will have every right to continue the fight for freedom of sovereignty for the Naga people as a whole. If Government of India do not oblige to what they ought to do for Naga political rights then there will be a time when Nagas will be helped and officially recognised as a People and Nation by other Nation or Nations. And this may not be too far along as the political development around us is in our favour. The NNC (Parent Body) must address at this critical juncture that for Indo-Naga talk to be resolved there must be a concrete and resolute based on honourable and acceptable rights of the Nagas for freedom, as Naga people have been deceived many times in the past. Therefore all political issues must be settled at this given time and no post solution agenda should be pursued which will be very unlikely and uncertain. Let this issue of concern be clear and understood by all responsible Groups at this paramount political situation.The NNC (Parent Body) once again earnestly appeal to all concerned especially the National leaders of all Groups to come together to sit across the table and clear the contentious issues first for inclusive solution which will be for the best interest of peace and tranquility in the homeland as desired by the people. May God Almighty help the Naga people for His glory. KUKNALIM Yilow Humtsoe Acting President of the Naga National Council (Parent Body)

Who can make Capital Kohima smarter?

he drinking water is as indispensable as the oxygen we breathe.

The Govt. of Nagaland is fully aware of the history of the Capital Kohima having acute scarcity of water and its citizens have to suffer from shortage of drinking water for not less than half of the year annually. Thousands of families have to spend so much money for purchase of drinking water which drains their meager income of many. Whereas, there is no dearth of water source by which the best quality and the requisite amount of water by gravity can be provided to the citizens of the Capital Kohima.

Yet, the concerned authority has to firstly become sensitive to the plight of the inhabitants and secondly has to have the will power to take up the project with sincerity.

The very project of pumping water from Dzuu river to augment supply of water to Kohima has become a fiasco. In the first place, the State Govt. should not have opted for this project for two setbacks.

One is the quality of this water that no matter how best it is treated with modern technology, for obvious facts that the waste waters from Southern Angami and Mao gate areas flow down to this river. Therefore such water would be unhygienic to the health in my belief.

The second is the pumping system is never viable due to instability in power supply in Nagaland. Even otherwise, this project became a wasteful investment. This project might have benefited few individuals but the citizens of Kohima town have to bear the brunt of it. Also how many water supply projects Govt. of Nagaland had to beg from GoI particularly for the Capital Kohima and had to be ultimately orchestrated to become a flop?

Nevertheless, providing adequate amount of drinking water to the citizens of the Capital Kohima

has to be a priority. Does the Govt. know that the citizens of the Capital Kohima are not sakuli (goats)?

Without the availability of clean drinking water people cannot survive. Why the Govt. of Nagaland remains so insensitive to the basic minimum requirement of the citizens of Kohima town for decades together? In this respect, Kohima town is becoming more primitive than modern. As long as its citizens are forced to purchase water from private suppliers of water, the Kohima city is never smart but dull.

The Capital Kohima can become smarter provided its roads, both major and minor, are improved.

Apart from few major roads, many of the interior colony roads which are equally the vital lifelines have been left abandoned for years. Had these interior roads not been inclusively projected for improvement when the master plan of the Smart City was submitted to Delhi? Or else, though sanctions given by GoI these deplorable roads were ignored due to pilferage of funds? Leaving these roads in pathetic condition, the Capital Kohima never becomes smart at all.

Besides, lest the sinking portions of the main roads, the damaged drains and the potholes are repaired, the city never looks smart. The carpeted roads remaining dusty during lean season is a health hazard. To have cleaner carpeted roads more freer from dust will definitely give smarter look to the Capital Kohima. As it is, the dust is not transported from distant places by the commuters. The dust is normally supplied to the carpeted road from the small uncarpeted spaces lying on both sides of the road between the footpath and the carpeted area and between the drainage and the carpeted road. It is proven that wherever these narrow left over spaces are carpeted, the road remains clean and free from accumulation of dust.

Has the Kohima Smart City Development Ltd. found it too investment intensive to give holistic finishing to our roads so as to transform the grey color roads to asphalt color and clean look roads for the first time in Nagaland?

The Capital Kohima will become smarter if the avoidable traffic inconveniences caused to the commuters are mitigated. The Kohima Municipal Panchayats Association raised certain relevant issues in the same regard. Particularly one third/half of the width of the artery roads are permanently owned mostly by the vehicle owners all the time as they have parked their vehicles all along such roads. The biggest hurdle the commuters have to face daily is on the narrow lanes where the commuters are compelled to have just one way traffic due to permanent parking of the vehicles day in and day out if otherwise the road is wide enough for double traffic. Secondly, whether people paid heed to the order of the D.C., Kohima disallowing the dumping of construction materials on road by people as published in local dailies dated 3.10.2021?. Despite the given order, whether the concerned authorities are aware that people continue to defy the order as for artery roads are concerned.

In both the cases, the armchair administration does not help in streamlining the anomalies. The Physical inspection of the said grey areas by the concerned authorities and to give necessary ratifications only can bring improvement. At the narrow lanes and sharp turnings, no parking be enforced so that such traffic hazards and accident prone spots can be mitigated. Show the presence of the administration practically in lieu of theory to make Kohima smarter.

Few years ago, a comparative survey on the cost of living amongst the cities in India was published

in news papers, and Kohima town stood at the 4th most expensive place in the country. Subsequently, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs released the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) 2020 which was published in Nagaland Post dated 5.3.2021 by which the Capital Kohima ranked 49 among 62 in EoLI Index ’20.

According to this report, the KMC’s performance in Planning stood at 60 out of 100 and its governance stood at 45 out of 100.

Indeed, it is a very poor performance. There are a lot to be said, and yet of all, in the interest of the poorer section of the citizens, my concern is Price Control. The local papers published the rates of vegetable of 17 items fixed

by KMC on 1.9.2021. Since I never do the marketing, I do not know as to whether the traders do abide by the

KMC’s rates as for those items. The KMC is expected to be vibrant in monitoring the rates of the essential commodities which tend to fluctuate in favor of the traders who by nature may like to make everyday a heyday lest the authority controls in the interest of the gullible consumers. Most of the time, the rates of the local vegetables are found to be unworthy of the rates the vendors do charge. If KMC becomes proactive, practical and meticulous in its effort to contain all people-unfriendly activities in the Capital, Kohima will definitely become smarter.

There is logic when the traders from Classic Club gate to Razhu Point, Kohima objected to enforcement of No-Parking zone in the said locality. The logic behind the objection is not exclusive in the inter-

est of the traders alone but inclusive in the interest of the consumers too. Think for the aged and the Differently Able Persons and those who are unable to walk long distances while visiting the market as required. Any innovative policy so adopted has to give rational benefit to all sections of people and not otherwise. High profile and snobbishly pro-showbiz tends to be detrimental to the common welfare. What the general public require is the humble and down to earth benevolent actions. I do not comprehend what can be the exact benefit the local administration can accrue out of the enforcement of No-Parking zone in this particular locality.

Not to rule the people but serve the people by which alone the Capital Kohima can become smarter.

Z. Lohe

Reader’s Post

Educational Reform - invest in and value the foundation Sir,

It is encouraging to see ongoing moves to improve Nagaland Education with investment such as the Lighthouse Project. However the value of the Pre-Primary and Primary years still needs to be raised, as can be seen with these school years still online, the teachers’ pay scale and limited targeted training.

To really improve, let’s invest in training teachers. How many B.Ed programs currently recognize the teaching of primary years require specific skills and knowledge and provide those years as a training focus? Mainland India also lacks training for the primary years. In the UK training is either for High school or up to class 6. If training for Primary schools is recognized as of equal value as for Higher Secondary then we will surely see better results in Education. Holistic training including physical and arts education can begin and flourish there.

Another pressing need is well designed educational textbooks and resources for these years. It is shocking how many affordable textbooks are published at this level without proper progression or learning objectives for building effective learning skills.

There appears to be no accountability, and so unhelpful myths that early maths skills includes mostly handwriting, you don’t need phonics to learn english and you should learn capital letters before lower case continue to be promoted.

As we lament the high number of unqualified teachers, can the State invest in getting more accessible training that can empower these teachers to teach effectively?

Invest and improve the training available for these foundation years and then surely respect for these teachers will also grow.

We need to be prepared for change in the early years and further develop critical thinking and dialogue in our Education System. Let us also support the teachers who in November will have children more than a year apart in understanding, due to struggles with online learning - back in their classrooms.

Louise Shishak, Teacher, Patkai Hr. Sec. School

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

POLICE TO BRING NON-RESIDENT WORKERS IN VALLEY TO CAMPS OF SECURITY FORCES

Police and security forces cordoned off the area in Laran Ganjipora of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday evening.

of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said, “All non-local labourers in your respective jurisdiction should be brought to the nearest police or central paramilitary force or army establishment just now.” “The matter is most urgent,” the message to the 10 districts in the Valley said. The terror attack drew strong condemnation from political parties across the spectrum. “There are no

committing such heinous crimes. “We appeal to civil society, political parties irrespective of their political agenda to raise their voice against such barbaric acts,” he added.

Amid the civilian killings, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had on Sunday vowed to avenge every drop of their blood by hunting down terrorists and their sympathisers. Sinha said attempts are being made to disrupt the peace and socio-economic progress of Jammu and Kashmir and the individual growth of people, and reiterated the commitment to the fast-paced development of the Union territory.

“I pay my heartfelt tributes to the martyr civilians and condolences to the bereaved families. We’ll hunt down terrorists, their sympathisers and avenge every drop of innocent civilians’ blood,” Sinha said in his monthly radio programme ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’.

TEL AVIV, OCT 17 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday on a five-day visit during which he will hold talks with Israel’s top leadership to mutually prepare a roadmap for further enriching the strategic ties besides exploring new areas of bilateral collaboration.

This is Jaishankar’s first visit to the country as the External Affairs Minister.

“Shalom Israel! Arrived on my first visit as External Affairs Minister. Looking forward to a great visit,” he said on Twitter. Jaishankar was received at the airport by Israel’s Ambassador to India Naor Gilon, Chief of Protocol at Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Gil Haskal and India’s Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla. The External Affairs Minister would call on President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid during his standalone visit.

He will also be holding talks

This is S Jaishankar’s first visit to the country as the External Affairs Minister.

with leading academics from all over Israel, business community leaders and interacting with the Indian Jewish community.

Jaishankar will also be visiting places of historical significance to India, demonstrating its long-term presence in the region and constructive role played in shaping the history of the region. The visit will kick off with the External Affairs Minister paying tributes to brave Indian soldiers, who laid down their lives in the region during the World

Sidhu seeks to meet Sonia on his 13-point agenda Air Chief Marshal visits Leh station to

Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sonia Gandhi.

serted that he will continue as the head of the state unit. The resolution came after the cricketer-turnedpolitician met Rahul Gandhi and raised his concerns.

The letter to Sonia Gandhi reminded her of the party’s 18-point agenda “given to the last chief minister” of Punjab and said that those were “equally relevant today”.

“Today, I write to your esteemed self with priority areas among the 18-point agenda of the 2017 campaign and the manifesto promises which the state government must deliver upon,” said Sidhu in the letter where he did not put his designation as the state Congress chief.

He said the people of Punjab demand justice

for the 2015 police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in Faridkot following the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib during the previous SAD-BJP regime.

On the drugs issue, the Punjab Congress chief said, “The big fish mentioned in the STF report must be immediately arrested and given exemplary punishment.”

He also wrote that the state government must reject the “three black farm laws” of the Centre “by announcing that they will not be implemented in Punjab at any cost”. The state government must release a white paper on power purchase agreements and cancellation of “all faulty PPAs as promised by us”, Sidhu said in the letter.

take stock of IAF’s operational readiness NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (PTI): Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari visited the IAF’s Leh station and deployments at forward areas in the northern sector on Saturday to take stock of operational readiness of the service’s units.

The Chief of Air Staff also interacted with the personnel stationed at the airbase and units on deployment.

In a tweet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Sunday that “Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), visited Air Force Station Leh and the IAF deployments at forward areas in the northern sector on October 16.”

SP MLA files nomination for Speaker with BJP support

PANAJI, OCT 17 (PTI): A Goa Forward Party (GFP) leader has kicked up a row by comparing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to Goddess Durga who he said would eliminate the “Bhasmasur” BJP government in the coastal state, inviting a rebuke from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

GFP working president Kiran Kandolkar on Saturday said that Goa needs to bring “Durga” from West Bengal who would eliminate this “Bhasmasur” BJP government.

He had also admitted that the GFP was in talks with the Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) to ally for the next year’s Goa Assembly elections. “People of Goa will never tolerate such a comparison. You cannot compare Goddess Shantadurga with a human being...someone who committed atrocities on women after West Bengal election results,” the chief minister told reporters.

the 2022 assembly polls.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and UP BJP chief Swatantra Dev Singh were present at the time of filing of nomination by Ni-

tin Agarwal. Nitin Agarwal wore a blue-coloured ‘patka’ bearing ‘Jai Shri Ram’ at the time of his nomination. His father and former UP minister Naresh Agarwal was also

ing” the parliamentary traditions and said the post should go to the opposition.

“I am the SP candidate and the post of deputy speaker as per traditions goes to the principal opposition party. Hence, it should go to us. He (Nitin) is my younger brother. He won on a Samajwadi Party ticket and after winning the polls, he started working against the SP. Tradition wise, this post should go to the opposition, but the BJP is breaking and twisting the parliamentary traditions. We do not expect anything from the ruling party,” he said.

‘Govt killings’ have replaced ‘contract killings’, says Raut MUMBAI, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Launching a stinging attack on the BJP and the Centre over the alleged misuse of investigative agencies, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that “contract killings” are now replaced by “government killings” to finish off political rivals in Maharashtra.

With some ministers in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax, and at least one of them facing a CBI inquiry, Raut said that Central investigating agencies are working as “contract killers for the party in power in Delhi”. Launching a stinging attack on the BJP and the Centre over the alleged misuse of investigative agencies, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that “contract killings” are now replaced by “government killings” to finish off political rivals in Maharashtra.

The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of sol-

diers as well as heavy weaponry. As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area in August and in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in February.

S R I NAG A R , O C T 1 7 (PTI): Amid a spate of civilian killings, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday vowed to avenge every drop of their blood by hunting down terrorists and their sympathisers.

Sinha said attempts are being made to disrupt the peace and socio-economic progress of Jammu and Kashmir and the individual growth of people, and reiterated the commitment to the fast-paced development of the Union territory. “I pay my heartfelt tributes to the martyr civilians and condolences to the bereaved families. We’ll hunt down terrorists, their sympathisers and avenge every drop of innocent civilians’ blood,” Sinha said in his monthly radio programme ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’.

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LU C K N OW, O C T 1 7 (PTI): Samajwadi Party MLA Nitin Agarwal filed his nomination on Sunday for the Deputy Speaker’s post in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, with the ruling BJP indicating that it will support him. The only other candidate in Monday’s deputy speaker election is Narendra Verma, who called himself the official nominee of the opposition SP. After the polling, Uttar Pradesh will get its first Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly after a gap of over 14 years, a development taking place ahead of

Air Chief Marshal at IAF’s Leh station.

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With some ministers in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax, and at least one of them facing a CBI inquiry, Raut said that Central investigating agencies are working as “contract killers for the party in power in Delhi”. “Is there a rule of law or (a rule of) raids in Maharashtra? This is the question which comes to one’s mind considering the recordbreak raids being conducted through Central investigating agencies,” Raut wrote in the weekly column ‘Rokhthok’ in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ of which he is the executive editor.

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CHANDIGARH, OCT 17 (PTI): Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has sought a meeting with party president Sonia Gandhi, flagging in his letter issues which the government “must deliver upon” and saying it is the poll-bound state’s “last chance for resurrection and redemption”.

In the letter to the Congress president on October 15, a day after he had meetings with senior party leaders in Delhi, Sidhu pitched for a “Punjab Model with a 13-Point Agenda to be part of the Congress manifesto for the 2022 Assembly Elections”.

Days after resigning as Punjab Congress chief, Sidhu had on October 15 said his concerns have been resolved and the party as-

War I at the Talpiyot cemetery in Jerusalem. About 900 Indian soldiers are interred in cemeteries across Israel in Jerusalem, Ramle and Haifa. The heroics of the Indian soldiers have prominently come to light here during the past two decades and the story of liberation of the northern coastal city of Haifa, in what most war historians consider “the last great cavalry campaign in history”, has become a household tale with its inclusion in the city’s local history textbooks.

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off the area. The deceased have been identified as Raja Reshi Dev and Joginder Reshi Dev, while Chun Chun Reshi Dev has been injured. All are residents of Bihar, the officials said.

The militants entered the rented accommodation of the labourers and fired on them indiscriminately, they said. In a message flashed to all district police in the Valley, Inspector General

words strong enough to condemn the repeated barbaric attacks on innocent civilians. My heart goes out to their families because they leave the comforts of their homes to earn a dignified livelihood. Terribly sad,” PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti tweeted. BJP state spokesman Altaf Thakur said the killings were “nothing but pure genocide”. “The gruesome murder of non-locals is nothing but inhuman and shows the frustration of militants,” he said.

CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said killing innocent labourers who have come here to earn their livelihood is a heinous crime.

“This is aimed at targeting the interests of people of Kashmir and this is happening at a time when the harvesting season is at its peak,” he said. Tarigami said mere condemnation is not enough and it was time for all to come forward and unitedly raise voice against these criminals who are

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Two more labourers shot dead in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, OCT 17 (PTI): Terrorists shot dead two workers from Bihar and injured another after barging into their accommodation in Kulgam in south Kashmir on Sunday, the latest in a series of attacks on non-locals prompting the police to direct that all such labourers in the Valley be brought to nearest security camps “immediately”, officials said.

This is the third terror attack on non-local workers in less than 24 hours.

A street vendor from Bihar and a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh were shot dead by the ultras on Saturday evening. So far this month, 11 people have lost their lives in shootings targeting civilians.

“Terrorists fired indiscriminately upon #NonLocal labourers at Wanpoh area of #Kulgam. In this #terror incident, 02 nonlocals were killed and 01 injured,” Kashmir zone Police said on its Twitter handle.

It said police and security forces had cordoned

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A special purpose vehicle (SPV) in the form of a company would be set up to hold these assets which would be monetised to fetch value to the exchequer, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

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DIMAPUR: Minister of Agriculture and Co-operation, G. Kaito Aye and advisor, Pukhayi Sumi have condoled the sudden demise of Hoito Achumi, president NDPP Aghunato on October 17.

In a condolence note, Kaito described late Hoito as a party forerunner, who had worked tirelessly and contributed to the growth of the party. His passing away was a great loss for the party and the Sumi community, Kaito said. Further, Kaito conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. In another condolence note, Pukhayi said that Aghunato had lost a sincere leader with the demise of Hoito Achumi. The advisor said that late Hoito contribution for the development of the area will always be remembered. Pukhayi also conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the almighty grant strength to the family at the time of grief.

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(From p-1) On the other side, he said that once there is enough vaccine available that can be used in children, “so why not protect them”.

Cautioning that the country is passing through a phase when there are festivals and potential gatherings, he said this is a critical phase as the virus can spread again.

“We have seen that even in other countries where vaccine coverage is good, the escalation in the pandemic can happen and has happened.

“Therefore, certainly we should not assume that this situation of the declining trend will continue and definitely we should not think that the worst is over, we have to be ever watchful,” he emphasised.

While stressing that the vaccination programme has picked up huge speed, Paul also said that states which are for whatever reasons lagging behind must work hard and must push vaccination.

“Now, of course, there is no dearth, no inadequacy of vaccine supply. They are as of today 10 crore doses of vaccines with the state governments for the vaccination programme,” he said.

in India formed part of the discussion with Vassiliou.

Earlier during the day, Sitharaman addressed global business leaders and investors at a Roundtable organised by USISPForum and Ficci India in New York. “With the current reset in the global supply chain and clear headed and committed leadership in India, I see opportunities galore in India for all investors and industry stakeholders,” she said at the Roundtable.

The Finance minister also met Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi. Fraser talked about the strength of India’s economic recovery and how India will increasingly become an important destination of investment for multinational corporations looking to grow their operations.

‘Made in India’ agenda and we plan to export these products to the US, Europe, Australia and Japan in 2022,” Narula said.

According to a vendor involved in the development of the smartphone, Dixon will start export this month and is expected to ship 2 million units overseas next year.

Vachani declined to comment on the shipment volume but said that the company has been able to build the factory for manufacturing the 5G millimeter wave mobile phones in record time of five months with capacity of producing 7 million smartphones per annum and there is another mobile factory, coming up in Noida, with annual capacity of 30 million smartphones.

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NEW YORK, OCT 17 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s meetings with US businesses and institutions continued at a feverish pitch, including talks with two key investors asking them to broaden their world view and look at India for investment.

As part of this, Sitharaman on Saturday met Scott Sleyster, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Financial and Philip Vassiliou, Chief Investment Officer, Legatum, in New York.

Her discussions with Sleyster revolved around the reforms towards capital bond market, investor charter and other initiatives.

The robust structural growth and continued interest of the company to invest

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(From p-1) It may also be mentioned that NFHRCC at a consultative meeting held at its base office Dimapur on September 7, 2021 had has resolved to launch phase-wise agitation starting September 13, in the event if the state government failed to give positive response

by September 12.

The road was envision as a link to connect Dimapur with Mon by taking the shortest route along the foothills skirting Assam some 50 years ago. However the project which was earlier undertaken by NEC was abandoned during the late 70s and was revived during 2012-13 when the civil society spearheaded by the tribal hohos took up the work and later pressurised the state government to accept it as a priority project.

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tion recorded in India. According to reports, 5G millimetre smartphones have supported speed of around 2 gbps which is around 90 times faster then the top speed recorded by telecom regulator Trai in India on 4G network. Electronic chip company Qualcomm and a couple of other companies have contributed to the designing of Orbic Myra 5G UW smartphones in India.

Orbic North America CEO Mike Narula in a statement said that this is a golden era for India for its manufacturing ecosystem and to bring its entire portfolio of products for manufacturing at Dixon, including wearables, laptops, mobile hotspots and chromebooks.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (PTI): Domestic electronics manufacturing firm Dixon Technologies has started manufacturing 5G millimetre waves smartphones which will be the first set of devices in the segment to be exported from India, a top company official said on Sunday. Dixon has set up a manufacturing unit with an annual capacity of 7 million 5G millimetre (mm) phones and is setting up another factory with annual capacity of 30 million smartphones in Noida.

The Orbic Myra 5G UW smartphone, which can operate in high frequency bands, is also the first smartphone that has been partly designed in India, Dixon Technologies executive chairman Sunil Vachani told PTI. The company has bagged a contract from US-based Orbic which sells smart devices for US-based telecom operators.

The 5G millimetre phone can theoretically provide speed of up to 5 gigabit per second (gbps) on a phone which is over 250 times faster compared to top speed of 4G mobile connec-

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plants and improvement in economic activities due to lifting of lockdown restrictions by states.

Many states had imposed lockdown restrictions after the second wave of the pandemic hit the nation in April this year. Curbs were gradually lifted as the number of COVID cases fell.

However, power consumption in September this year witnessed subdued recovery with meagre growth of 1.7 per cent at 114.35 BU mainly due to delayed monsoon (heavy rains). In September last year, power consumption was 112.43 BU, higher than 107.51 BU

witnessed 6.6 per cent yearon-year growth in May this year at 108.80 BU despite a low base of 102.08 BU in the same month of 2020. As per the latest data, in June it grew nearly 9 per cent to 114.48 BU, compared to 105.08 BU in the same month last year.

In July, it rose to 123.72 BU from 112.14 BU in the same month a year ago.

Power consumption in February this year was recorded at 103.25 BU, compared to 103.81 BU a year ago. In March, power consumption rose nearly 22 per cent to 120.63 BU, compared to 98.95 BU in the same month of 2020.

After a gap of six months, power consumption had recorded 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth in September 2020, and 11.6 per cent in October 2020.

In November, power consumption growth slowed to 3.12 per cent, mainly due to early onset of winters. In December, it grew 4.5 per cent, while this was 4.4 per cent higher in January 2021.

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having less than four days of coal stock (supercritical coal stock) reduced to 64 from 69 on October 8 when the daily power consumption touched its peak of 3,900 million units in first half of this month.

Earlier this week, the power ministry had stated that the capacity of units under outage due to low coal stocks reduced from 11 GW on October 12 to 5 GW on October 14.

Experts are of the view that there would be good recovery in power demand as well as consumption due to the government’s efforts to ramp up coal supplies at

in the same month of 2019.

Experts say the recovery in power demand and consumption in September 2021 remained subdued mainly because of heavy rains in the month.

During the first half of the ongoing month, the peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day stood at 174.60 GW on October 11, which is higher than 169.05 GW (recorded on October 8, 2020), in the same period last year.

The peak power demand in entire October 2020 was 169.89 GW. In August this year, power consumption grew by over 17 per cent at 127.88 BU compared to 109.21 BU in the same month in 2020.

The second wave of COVID-19 hit the country in the middle of April this year and affected the recovery in commercial and industrial power demand as states started imposing restrictions in the latter part of the month. The month saw year-on-year growth of nearly 38.5 per cent in power consumption.

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Power consumption up 3% in Oct 1-15 NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (PTI): India’s power consumption grew 3.35 per cent in the first half of October to 57.22 billion units (BU), showing recovery amid coal shortage at electricity generation plants, according to power ministry data.

Last year during October 1-15, power consumption stood at 55.36 BU which was higher than 49.66 BU in the same period in 2019. The data clearly shows that there is recovery in power consumption as well as demand in the country.

Amid the coal shortage at power plants in the country, the peak power shortage moderated to 986 MW on October 15 in sharp contrast to 11,626 MW on October 7.

It is to be noted that the 11,626 MW peak power shortage on October 7 was the highest during the first half of this month.

Besides, the latest coal stock report for 135 coalbased power plants monitored by Central Electricity Authority for October 13, showed that the number of non-pithead power plants

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Bangla Durga Puja violence: Vandalism continues Warning in China of twindemic of Covid

A shop near the Iskcon temple in Bangladesh destroyed by goons. (Twitter)

tion, injured in the clashes, it said.

On Saturday night, authorities deployed additional police forces and the paramilitary force -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), after several temples and businesses owned by Hindus were vandalised and robbed during clashes that lasted from 4:30 PM (local time) to midnight, the report said.

The report said that some miscreants on Saturday vandalised six idols at the Daniapara Maha Shoshan Kali Mandir in Rashunia union of Sirajdikhan upazila in Munshiganj, about 40 kms from here. It said that protests against attacks and vandalism on Hindu temples dur-

ing the Durga Puja celebrations continued across the country on Saturday, as did the vandalism that led to the public outcry.

Meanwhile in the country’s southeastern port city of Chittagong, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council announced a sit-in and hunger strike from October 23 in protest against the attacks during the Durga Puja celebrations.

The protest events will take place at Dhaka’s Shahbagh and Chittagong’s Andarkilla, the council’s General Secretary Advocate Rana Dasgupta said at a press conference at the Chittagong Press Club.

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Lanka seeks USD 500 mn loan from India for fuel purchase COLOMBO, OCT 17 (PTI): Sri Lanka has sought a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases amid a severe foreign exchange crisis in the island nation.

The move came few days after energy minister Udaya Gammanpila warned that the current availability of fuel in the country can be guaranteed only till next January.

The state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) owes nearly USD

3.3 billion to the two main government banks -- Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank. The state oil distributors imports crude from the Middle East and refined products from other areas, including Singapore.

“We are currently engaged with the Indian High Commission here to obtain the facility (USD 500 million credit line) under the India-Sri Lanka economic partnership arrangement,” CPC Chairman Sumith Wijesinghe was quoted as saying by local news web-

site newsfirst.lk.

He said the facility would be utilised for purchasing petrol and diesel requirements.

The energy secretaries of both India and Lanka are expected to sign an agreement for the loan soon, the report quoted Finance Secretary S R Attygalle as saying.

The government has put on hold the expected retail price hike of fuel despite the last week’s increase in cooking gas and other essentials.

LONDON, OCT 17 (PTI): The suspect arrested in England’s Essex following the killing of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali, a 25-year-old man of Somali heritage, now being held under the stringent Terrorism Act. Amess, 69 and a member of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling Conservative Party, died after being stabbed several times on Friday as he was meeting his constituents in at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

especially threatened Shia Muslims living in Afghanistan, and the IS added that that they cooperate and support Iran and other countries against the IS-K. The IS-K is now the biggest threat that threatens the Taliban government after they took over Afghanistan.

In the meantime, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has purportedly said that their fighters will be deployed to man the security of mosques, especially of the Shia Muslim ones.

Ru s s i a n P r e s i d e n t Vladimir Putin had warned of IS fighters entering AfRepresentational image ghanistan from Iraq and 50 people. est since the US forces left Syria and added that there The IS-K had claimed Afghanistan at the end of were presently up to 2,000 affiliates in the north of the responsibility for the at- August. tack, which was the deadliSaturday’s warning has war-torn nation.

36 quakes hit Spanish island

A volcano continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain on Saturday Oct. 16, 2021. (AP/PTI)

M A D R I D, O C T 1 7 (IANS): The Spanish island of La Palma was hit by 36 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, as the ongoing eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano continued for the 28th day, according to local authorities. A quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale hit in the municipality of Mazo at a depth of 37 km at 4.41 a.m. on Saturday, the Spanish Geographical Institute (IGN) said, adding that it followed by another 4.5-magnitude temblor at 6.07 a.m., in the same area,

reports Xinhua news agency.

The quakes were measured after the volcano opened another mouth on the south-east face of its main cone Friday night.

The fissure mouth has started ejecting ash and pyroclastic material.

The volcano continues to behave in a “Strombolic” manner, with periods of high explosivity and others of relative calm, although TV images show what has been described as a fastmoving “tsunami” of lava cascading down its slopes.

combined with influenza in winter

NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (IANS): China’s National Health Commission has warned of a potential “twindemic” this winter and it stresses influenza prevention as flu activity in the southern provinces has increased since September with the flu season approaching and the remaining high risk of imported Covid-19 infections, Global Times reported.

Autumn and winter are the two seasons with high incidence of respiratory infections such as influenza. The health commission released a notification to strengthen influenza prevention and control measures during the flu season which is combined with the risk of imported Covid-19 cases of new variants that will bring more uncertainties this winter.

According to the health authority, influenza activity in the southern and northern provinces since March has been higher than the same period in 2020 and the influenza activity in the southern provinces has increased significantly since September. At present, the

global Covid-19 pandemic remains at a high level, and the risk of imported cases continues to exist. The Covid-19 epidemic and the respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza can be combined and bring a potential “twindemic” during this upcoming winter and the next spring.

Despite the overall prevalence of influenza staying relatively low during the last flu season, clusters of flu cases still occurred in schools, childcare institutions and other venues.

The health authority urges the key institutions such as childcare institutions, schools and nursing homes to fulfill their re-

sponsibilities and strengthen efforts to detect, report and deal with cluster cases as early as possible.

Besides, influenza vaccination will be promoted in an orderly manner among medical workers, large-scale activity attendees, staffers at nursing homes, childcare institutions and schools, as well as senior citizens, children and patients with chronic diseases. China Meteorological Administration on Friday issued the first “blue alert” of a cold spell which brought sudden temperature drops to vast areas across the country in East China, Central China and Northeast China over the weekend.

Somali-origin suspect in British MP’s murder held under Terrorism Act

IS says it will target Shia Muslims everywhere NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (IANS): The Islamic State (IS) terror group has said that they will attack Shia Muslims everywhere, Khaama Press reported.

The group’s Al-Naba weekly has published the warning on Saturday, which adds that Shia Muslims will be targeted in their homes and centre.

The warning came a day after the terror group’s Khorasan branch (IS-K) carried out the twin bombings inside the Shia mosque in Kandahar, that claimed the lives of 63 people while injuring 83 others.

Friday’s attack took place exactly after a week when another Shia mosque in Kunduz city was hit by a suicide bombing which claimed the lives of at least

some locations.

“I would like to urge the prime minister to not become weak and take action against them too,” he said.

The leaders of the forum also demanded the enactment of a protection law and a national minority council.

Meanwhile, the ruling Awami League-backed Blue Panel teachers of Dhaka University on Sunday strongly condemned the vandalism at several Durga Puja venues and idols in various places across the country.

Blaming the Opposition for the violence, Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on Saturday blamed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for engineering violence. “… BNP-Jamaat is involved in communal incitement. The BNP-Jamaat has chosen the path of various conspiracies by failing to deal with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina politically.

“There was a political motive behind the incident in Comilla which has provoked communal outrage across the country,” the minister said.

Scotland Yard’s Counter Terrorism Command officers have an extended period until Friday to question the suspect under the act.

According to reports, Ali was referred to the UK’s counter-terrorism deradicalisation Prevent scheme some years ago, but was never a formal subject of interest to for the MI5 security services. “The man was subsequently further detained under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and he is now being held at a London police station,” the Metropolitan Police said.

“On Saturday, 16 Octo-

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ber, detectives were granted a warrant of further detention at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, allowing them to keep the man in custody until Friday, October 22, when the warrant expires.

“As part of the fast-

‘If ISI chief is replaced Imran’s govt will fall like a house of cards’ NEW DELHI, OCT 17 (IANS): Maryam Nawaz, Vice President of the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said that Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted to prolong the tenure of former ISI chief Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed because he knew that “if the DG ISI was replaced, his government falls like a house of cards”, The Express Tribune reported.

“Imran Khan used to blame Nawaz Sharif of locking horns with the state institutions; but when his turn came, attacking the institution of the armed forces is one thing, he in fact carries out a suicide attack on them (just to save one person),” Maryam told a rally.

She said that Khan was not

taking a stand on principle but wanted to retain the spymaster to save his own government, the report said.

Maryam not only harangued Khan throughout her address, but also dedicated a good part of her speech to take a dig at LtGen Hameed also.

She said that Khan, by saving his “godfather”, was also making a mockery of the institution of the armed forces.

“Imran Khan wants to a save the person, who was stealing elections and ballot boxes for him; who was oppressing his opponents; blackmailing judges to get favourable decisions; abducting journalists; and pulling the plug on (TV) channels,” she added.

paced investigation, officers have attended three addresses in the London area and conducted searches.

One of these searches has concluded and the others are ongoing,” the force said.

The suspect was arrested on Friday at the scene of the attack and a knife used in the attack was recovered at the scene.

The incident has been formally declared as terrorism by Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, and the Met’s Counter Terrorism

Command is leading the investigation. UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, also an MP from Essex, ordered an urgent review of the security procedures for members of Parliament.

O n S u n d ay, Pa t e l said “immediate” security changes are being offered to MPs after the killing and they are being asked to share their whereabouts with the police. Asked if MPs could get the kind of close protection that they receive in Westminster, the minister said: “All these issues and options are in consideration right now.”

OFFICE OF THE LOTHA HOHO DIMAPUR TOKHU EMONG

As decided in the LHD meeting on 15/10/2021, held at Lotha HoHo Ki, Dimapur, it is hereby informed to all concerned that, there shall be no centralised (big crowded) Tokhu Emong festival celebrations in and around Dimapur during 2021, so as to avoid mass social gathering in view of the Covid-19 pandemic which is still rampant on a global scale.

It is therefore requested to all the villages, wards and colonies to celebrate Tokhu Emong in their respective colonies and areas separately and to maintain the strict standard operating procedure (SOP) as per the directives laid down by the Govt. of Nagaland.

Sd/Y. L. Jami IAS (Retd).

Chairman LHD.

Sd/N. Mhabemo Mozhui Secy. LHD.

Acknowledgement

Russia sees highest daily new COVID case number MOSCOW, OCT 17 (AP): Russia is reporting its largest daily number of new coronavirus infections, more than 70% up on the number a month ago as the country faces a sustained rise in cases.

The national coronavirus task force on Sunday said 34,303 new infections were recorded in the previous day, compared with the 20,174 reported Sept 19.

The death toll of 999 was barely lower than the record 1,002 deaths reported on Saturday.

Russian authorities have tried to speed up the pace of vaccinations with lotteries, bonuses and other incentives, but widespread vaccine scepticism and conflicting signals from officials stymied the efforts. T he government said this week that about 43 million Russians, or some 29% of the country’s nearly 146 million people, are fully vaccinated.

Medical workers carry a patient suspected of coronavirus on a stretcher at a hospital in Kommunarka, outside Moscow. (AP)

Despite the mounting toll, the Kremlin has ruled out a new nationwide lockdown like the one early on in the pandemic that badly hurt the economy, eroding President Vladimir Putin’s popularity. Instead, it has delegated the power to enforce coronavirus restrictions to regional authorities.

Some of Russia’s 85 regions have restricted attendance at large public events and limited access

to theatres, restaurants and other venues.

However, daily life is going on largely as normal in Moscow, St Petersburg and many other Russian cities.

The highest concentrations of cases are mostly in comparatively urbanized western Russia and in the developed areas along the Pacific Coast such as Vladivostok and Khabarovsk, but the sparsely populated Siberian region of Sakha

and Chukotka in the extreme northeast also show high case rates of more than 150 infections per 100,000 people over a seven-day period.

Overall, the coronavirus task force has registered more than 7.99 million confirmed cases and 223,312 deaths — Europe’s highest death toll.

The official record ranks Russia as having the fifth-most pandemic deaths in the world following the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico.

However, state statistics agency Rosstat, which also counts deaths in which the virus wasn’t considered the main cause, has reported a much higher pandemic death toll — about 418,000 people with COVID-19 as of August.

Based on that number, Russia would rank as the fourth hardest-hit nation in the world, ahead of Mexico.

The Sangphur Village Council take this opportunity to convey our special appreciation and gratitude to Shri. Neiphiu Rio, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri, Chingwang, President, NDPP Nagaland, Shri. Abu Metha, Secretary General, NDPP Nagaland, Shri. Kaito, Hon'ble Minister, All Ticket Committee Members and All the Ranks and Files of NDPP Officials for bestowing your trust and faith in favor of Shri. S. Keoshu Yimchunger by blessing him with the Party Ticket in the bye Election of 58 Shamator Chessore A/C under the dynamic leadership of our Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Party President Shri. Chingwang. We will extend our fullest support and cooperation even in 2023 general election. The Village Council would also like to acknowledge the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) and all the indenting candidates for unconditional support to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) consensus candidate.

Lastly, the Sangphur Village Council congratulate Shri. S. Keoshu Yimchunger for electing unopposed in the by election 58 Shamator Chessore A/C, and wish you all the best in your future Endeavors.

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DHAKA, OCT 17 (PTI): A Hindu temple has been valdalised in Bangladesh in a fresh case of communal unrest amidst days of violence unleashed by unidentified Muslim bigots who attacked the minority community’s places of worship during the Durga Puja celebrations over alleged blasphemy, prompting a minority group to announce a countrywide hunger strike, media reports said on Sunday.

Hindu-owned temples and shops in Feni, about 157 kms from the country’s capital, have been vandalised and robbed during fresh clashes on Saturday which broke out after an attack on demonstrators who were protesting against the attacks on Durga Puja venues in several places in Bangladesh, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

The clashes left at least 40 people, including the Officer In-charge Nizamuddin of Feni Model Police Sta-

nouncement, the forum observed a six-hour strike in Chittagong on Saturday.

The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad has demanded exemplary punishments for those involved in the rampant vandalism, violence and mayhem that took place during the Durga Puja celebrations.

Milan Kanti Dutta, president of the forum, said that they would launch a tougher movement if the government did not pay heed to their demand.

“From the home minister to ruling party General Secretary Obaidul Quader, everybody has assured us saying they are informed about everything. If you know everything, why are you not punishing the culprits?” he asked.

Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, general secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh, warned that the community would not sit silent and watch the attacks happen.

“We believe a group of fundamentalists are initiating such hatred to upset religious harmony. We also know some activists of the ruling party are affiliated with such heinous crimes at

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Native Trax Society announces 13th Music Awards of Nagaland T he 13th Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) 2021 awards ceremony was held on October 16 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, Kohima. In all, 18 awards were handed out to the most deserving artistes in different categories.

The event also witnessed scintillating performances by the best artistes of Nagaland such as Atso Chasie, Keneisenuo Sorhie, Mengu Suokhrie, Kekhrie Ringa and Colored Keys which kept the audience spellbound.

The MC Zuchobeni Tu n g o e, Fe m i n a M i s s

India Nagaland 2020 kept t h e c r owd t h o r o u g h ly engaged with her lively and enthusiastic interaction and witty quips.

The living music legend of Nagaland, Methaneilie Jütakhrie received a standing ovation as he walked on stage received the first ever ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. He expressed his gratitude to God for blessing him with musical talent and also went on to thank Native Trax Society for conferring this award upon him.

The photo sessions saw the cream of Nagaland’s music and fashion icons

as well as social media influencers and invitees walking the red carpet.

The list of winners are: 1 Best EDM Song: JV Keli-o & TS Geneses for ‘Maya’ 2 Best Folk Fusion S o n g : Te m s u m o n g b a Ozukum for ‘Lijaba’ 3 Best Gospel Song: ZT Slingshot for Believe 4 Best Gospel Song (Hindi/ Local Dialects): Molungnen Longkumer for ‘Tamang akangshiang’ 5 Best Rap/Hiphop Song: Nentong Konyak for ‘KOJ (King of jungle)’ 6 Best Pop Song

(Solo): Temsu Clover for Dumplings for the sad 7 Best Pop Song (Duo/Group): Meyisanen Lemtur Ft. Jpollnd & Temsu Clover for ‘Years gone by’ 8 Best Pop Song (Hindi/ Local Dialects): Kumzuk T Jamir for ‘Teimla’ 9 Best Rock Song (Alt/ Indie): Bozio Nienu for ‘Lighthouse’ 10 Best Rock Song (Metal/ Heavy): About us for ‘Gimme gimme’ 11 Song of the Year: Kumzuk T Jamir for ‘Teimla’ 12 Best Music Video: Z World ft. Jpollnd for ‘Die a legend’

13 B e s t V i d e o Director: Kohdi Jings for ‘Die a legend’ by Z World ft. Jpollnd 14 Best Producer: Moyuchen K. Yanthan for ‘Gimme gimme’ by About us 15 B e s t S o u n d Engineer: Tongs Kichu for ‘I’m on your side’ by Trance Effect 16 B e s t L y r i c i s t / Songwriter: Sunep A Jamir for ‘Guilty’ 17 Best Upcoming Artiste/Band: Orange 18 L i f e t i m e Udeshna Borah from Guwahati, Assam (centre) won the award for “Miss India A c h i e ve m e n t Awa r d : Supermodel International 2021”. Shreya Talwar from Bhopal attained the position Methaneilie Jütakhrie of the 1st runner up and Nisha Gulia from Delhi won the 2nd runner-up position.

SLSU holds 43rd general conference SAKH for timely completion

DIMAPUR: Sendenyu Lojvü Students’ Union (SLSU) held its 43rd general conference-cumfelicitation program for H i g h S c h o o l L e av i n g Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School

L e av i n g C e r t i f i c a t e (HSSLC) successful candidates on October 16 at Sendenyu Village Council Panchayat Hall.

A press release by SLSU media cell stated that the programme

of Satakha-Saptiqa road

DIMAPUR: Saptiqa Area Kukami Hoho (SAKH) while expressing concern over slow progress of upgradation work on SatakhaSaptiqa road connecting Nunu, Shoipu, Hoishe villages under PMGY11/2019-2020 has appealed for timely completion of the project.

In a press release, SAKH president Vitolu H. Chophy and general secretary, Kashiho Shohe said the concern department awarded the project to M/S Vilelie Khamo and Sons in May 2020 with a stipulated period of 18 months for completion of work.

SAKH said people of Saptiqa area and the surrounding villages of Saptiqa -Satakha road

ATMA Tuensang organises STRY at Sangsangyu

Officials and participants of the training programme.

Dr. Shisarenla Aier took up sessions on various topics viz., scope and importance of fruit and vegetables preservation in Tuensang district, impor tance of posthar vest management a n d va l u e a d d i t i o n ,

cause of food spoilage, principles and methods of preservation etc.

H a n d s o n demonstration on various pickle makings were held and trainees were also briefed on labelling and packaging for commercial

marketing of products and the importance of acquiring IFSSAI registration number for commercial marketing.

Altogether 28 u n e m p l o ye d yo u t h s under Sangsangyu block attended the training.

SASU asks govt employees to be at posting place DIMAPUR: Seyochung Area Students’ Union (SASU) has asked all government employees within its jurisdiction to be at their respective place of posting on or before October 30.

In a press release, SASU president, L.Khazi Sangtam and general secretary Rozi Thonger cautioned that “besides inefficiency and gross negligence of duty” if employees fail to respond to the appeal, then the union would take its “own course of action”.

The union informed that it conducted “wheel tour” within its jurisdiction on October 12-13 under the theme, “retrospect the resources” to deliberate on village developmental activities, emphasise on the importance of governmental established institutions and check their performances. However, during the visit SASU said it was shocked to learn that most of the government employees were drawing salaries without performing their duties.

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DIMAPUR: Six-day Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) programme was organised by Agricultural Technology Management A g e n c y ( AT M A ) Tuensang in association with State Agricultural Management and E x t e n s i o n Tr a i n i n g Institute (SAMETI) and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) on October 4-9 at Council Hall S a n g s a n g y u v i l l a ge, Tuensang.

A press release by ATMA Tuensang stated that considering the availability of various fruits and vegetables in the area, the training was held on the topic, “postharvest processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables”.

Resource person, SMS KVK Tuensang,

have been going through untold hardship due to the lack of proper road. It therefore said that timely completion work by the concerned contractors and authority would mitigate the hardships to a large extent.

SAKH also assured support to the contractors to facilitate timely completion of the project and urged them to ensure quality workmanship as specified in the DPR. Further, SAKH warned that any compromise in the quality of work would be met with due contention and any obstruction from any quarter in the timely completion of the project would face an outcry from the people of the area.

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Special guest and SLSU members at the 43rd general conference-cum-felicitation programme.

commenced with the unveiling of monolith by special guest, NSF president Kegwayhun Tep. In his speech, Tep encouraged the student community to work hard and be committed to achieve their goals. He stressed on the need for the village student body, villagers to work together with the educational institutions within respective jurisdictions and to further monitor the responsibility of teachers so as to elevate the quality of education in rural areas.

Nagaland University, head of department (Geology) professor G. Thomas Thong and Rengma Students’ Union president Heiko Kent also spoke at the programme.

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Everton’s Salomon Rondon and West Ham United’s Declan Rice battle for the ball during the EPL soccer match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

L O N D O N, O C T 1 7 (AGENCIES): Angelo Ogbonna headed a secondhalf winner to give West Ham United a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Everton.

In a game of few clearcut chances, defender Ogbonna netted the only goal in the 74th minute, rising inside the six-yard box to flick home Jarrod Bowen’s corner. The Hammers dominated the first half

but lacked incisiveness in the final third and called Jordan Pickford into action just once.

The England keeper palmed out Bowen’s stinging shot while Tomas Soucek thought he had found the breakthrough with his follow-up from close range but it was ruled out for offside. Alex Iwobi missed a glorious opportunity for Everton when he

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failed to make any contact with the ball from six yards out then the Nigerian’s spin and strike was blocked in the second half.

The Toffees could not find an equaliser as their three-game winning run at Goodison Park was ended.

West Ham’s victory takes them up to sixth in the Premier League table as they leapfrog Everton, who drop to seventh.

Snooker Qualifiers: Amee, BCCI invites applications for Varsha score contrasting wins Team India head coach’s job

MUMBAI, OCT 17 (IANS): Amee Kamani of Madhya Pradesh and Varsha Sanjeev of Tamil Nadu recorded contrasting victories in their opening round ‘Y’ Camp (1st leg) matches of World Snooker Qualifiers, a Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) National Selection Tournament, here on Sunday.

The MP cueist Amee was on a roll as she quickly got into her stride and dashed the challenge from seasoned campaigner Chitra Magimairaj of Karnataka by romping to straight frames 3-0 victory in the best-of-5-frame clash to start on a rousing note.

On an adjacent table, the Tamil Nadu cueist Varsha was engaged in a grueling battle with Maharashtra’s Arantxa Sanchis before she managed to pull through to a thrilling 3-2 victory.

India No. 2 Amee quickly found her touch to take control from the start.

The experienced Chitra tried to put up a fight but could not stop the Indorebased Amee from racing to an 88-03, 69-42, and 70-35 win.

Meanwhile, India No. 3 Varsha and Arantxa

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ranked No. 5 fought well and the contest witnessed a battle royal for supremacy.

T h e Ta m i l N a d u cueist Varsha made a bright start taking the first frame before Arantxa replied strongly by pocketing the next two frames to take a crucial lead.

But, Varsha came up with a spirited fightback and went on to snatch the remaining two frames to clinch a satisfying 66-29, 25-67, 16-75, 56-12, and 76-33 verdict and a deserving win.

Results (1st round Y-Camp): Amee Kamani (MP) beat Chitra Magimaraj (KTK) 3-0 (88-03, 69-42, 70-35); Varsha S (TN) beat Arantxa Sanchis (MAH) 3-2 (66-29, 25-67, 16-75, 56-12, 76-33).

MUMBAI, OCT 17 (IANS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday invited job applications for the post of head coach, batting coach and bowling coach, among others, indicating that the Indian cricket team could get an all-new support staff after the ICC T20 World Cup, currently underway in the UAE and Oman.

In a statement posted on their website, the Indian cricket board said, “BCCI invites job applications for Team India (Senior Men) and NCA (National Cricket Academy).”

Besides the three top posts -- head coach, batting coach and bowling coach -- the Board has also invited applications for the post of Team India fielding coach and head sports science/medicine, NCA. According to the BCCI, the last date for submission of applications for the post of Team India head coach is October 26.

“Applications for the position of Batting Coach (Team India -- Senior Men) should be submitted by 5 PM on November 3, 2021.

Applications for the position of Bowling Coach (Team India -- Senior Men)

Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah

should be submitted by 5 PM on November 3, 2021. Applications for the position of Fielding Coach (Team India -- Senior Men) should be submitted by 5 PM on November 3, 2021. Applications for the position of Head Sports Science and Medicine with NCA should be submitted by 5 PM on November 3, 2021,” said the statement issued by BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah.

It has been widely speculated that former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid has agreed to coach the national side after the T20 World Cup but there are a couple of issues which he wants to be sorted before joining, a BCCI official had told IANS recently.

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting too

was reportedly approached by the Indian board for the top job but the Delhi Capitals coach has supposedly turned down the offer.

The BCCI official had told IANS that BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah had a meeting with Dravid on the sidelines of the IPL final and they managed to convince him. “There are a couple of issues which Dravid wants to settle with the BCCI and hopefully that will be done,” he added. Asked what are the “issues”, the official had said, “Like, Dravid wants to have new support staff… changing the entire old one. And a couple of other things. I am sure everything will be sorted out. Because BCCI wants Dravid to lead the charge.”

AFC Champions League: Ulsan into semis Ethiopian, Kenyan win Amsterdam Marathon THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS), OCT 17 (IANS): Ethiopian Tamira Tola and Kenyan Angela Tanui grabbed victories in the 45th Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday with course records in the men’s and women’s race respectively.

The 30-year-old Tola was part of a large leading group, which was down to six runners in the final kilometres. After passing the Rijksmuseum and entering the Vondelpark in the centre of the Dutch capital, Tola Ulsan Hyundai’s Yun Il-lok, fights for the ball against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors’ Song accelerated and left behind Lim Sang-hyub scored either side of a strike from Lee Seung-mo as Pohang reached the last four for the first time since winning the title in 2009.

All three Pohang goals came after Nagoya had squandered several opportunities to open the scoring in the first 45 minutes.

Polish striker Jakub Swierczok shot over the bar in the 31st minute before having another effort cleared off the line by Kang Sang-woo. Goalkeeper Lee Jun denied Sho Inagaki on the rebound.

Nagoya were to rue

Bellator 268: Vadim Nemkov retains light heavyweight title

L O N D O N, O C T 1 7 (AGENCIES): Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov survived an early scare before retaining his title in dominant fashion at Bellator 268.

The fans inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona briefly thought they were about to witness a shock when Julius Anglickas - a shortnotice replacement for quarter-final winner Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson - dropped the champion with a big right hand inside the opening 90 seconds of the fight.

But it was one-way traffic for the remainder of the fight as Nemkov, 29, recovered well and went on to dominate the action until he forced Anglickas to submit to a Kimura armlock with 35 seconds remaining in the fourth round. “He caught me, but I wasn’t knocked down.

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N e m k ov t h e n r e vealed the secret behind his submission finish as he switched techniques on his opponent after unsuccessfully attempting to force the tap with armbars.

“I tried for a few armbars, and he was slipping and kind of getting on top of me,” he said.

“So I decided that, OK, next time I’m going to pretend to go for an armbar, then switch to a Kimura.”

Nemkov’s victor y improved his record to 15 wins, two losses and cemented his status as the man to beat in Bellator’s talent-stacked 205lb division. It also saw the Stary Oskol native advance to the final of the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix, where he will take on former UFC contender Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson for the tournament title.

those misses eight minutes into the second half when Lim swept the ball home from two yards after the Japanese side failed to clear Sin Jin-ho’s corner.

S i n wa s i nvo l ve d again with 20 minutes remaining when he released Lee to score the second with a drive over Mitch Langerak’s head.

There was nothing the Australian goalkeeper could do when Lim curled his second into the top corner deep into stoppage time to confirm Pohang’s progress to the last four.

Matches in the knock-

out rounds of this year’s Asian Champions League are being played as oneoff games after organisers amended the usual homeand-away format due to travel concerns relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Arabian duo Al Hilal and Al Nassr will meet in the western semi-final on Tuesday after they saw off Persepolis and Al Wahda on Saturday.

The final will be played in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 23 with the winners due to represent the continent at the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.

CondolenCe Message The nagaland Food & Civil supplies Field staff association express deepest condolence at the untimely demise of shri aron aomi, Store Keeper, Chessore Tuensang on 16/10/2021 at Dimapur.

The association have lost a bonafide member, an excellent personality who always stood for the association and the Department. The Association express our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family during this difficult time of sadness and grief. May the departed soul “Rest In Eternal Peace”.

Sd/Sd/K. MhonThung RenThungo huMTsoe President Publicity Information Secy NF & CSFSA NF & CSFSA

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sonal record of two hours, three minutes and 38 seconds, breaking the former course record of 2:04:06 set

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Min-kyu during their quarter final match for the AFC Champions League in Jeonju. (AP)

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his co-leaders towards the end.

After 42.195 kilometres, Tola finished at the Olympic Stadium in a per-

rono on October 21, 2018.

Kenyan Bernard Koech ended second in 2:04:09, beating Ethiopian Leul Gebresilase (2:04:12) in a sprint, reports Xinhua.

In the women’s race, Tanui crushed the track record of Ethiopian Degitu Azimeraw from 2019 (2:19:26), winning in 2:17:57 ahead of compatriot Maureen Chepkemoi.

The previous Amsterdam Marathon was held in 2019. Last year the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Died on 18-10-2020 A year has passed since you left us but the memories are still strong and your presence is still in our hearts. Words aren't enough to express our loneliness without you. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. You will forever be in our hearts until we meet again in God's glory. We will forever cherish the exemplary life you showed us. We love you and deeply miss you in silent tears.

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HONG KONG, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai will face Pohang Steelers in the Asian Champions League semi-finals after Lee Dong-gyeong’s spectacular strike earned Hong Myung-bo’s side a 3-2 win over Jeonbuk Motors on Sunday. Lee came off the bench to decide a thrilling quarter-final 11 minutes into extra-time and set up another all-South Korean clash for the twice winners on Wednesday.

Ulsan twice came from behind as Han Kyowon cancelled out Valeri Qazaishvili’s 13th-minute opener and Takahiro Kunimoto levelled four minutes into the second half following Yun Il-lok’s strike in first-half stoppage time.

Lee stroked his effort beyond goalkeeper Song Bum-kuen from the corner of the penalty area four minutes from the end of the first period of extra-time to keep alive Ulsan’s hopes of back-to-back titles.

They will face Pohang who brushed aside Japan’s Nagoya Grampus with a 3-0 win courtesy of an impressive second-half showing in their clash in Jeonju.

1sT DEATH ANNIVERsARY

One year has elapsed, yet memories still continues to linger on, we still remember you our beloved KEKHRIELE-O THEÜNUO. The love and memories you left behind will continue to bind us together, we still continue to acknowledge your presence amongst us and we shall continue to do so as we thread this life’s journey.

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Born: 15/06/1958 – Died: 11/10/2021 We, the bereaved family of Late SEVOLHÜ NYEKHA, express our heartfelt gratitude to all our well wishers who stood by us during the illness and sad demise of our beloved father and also for the tremendous outpouring of love, sympathy and unfailing support through physical, financial, material and spiritual. We regret our inability to mention every individual yet it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We also convey our sincere gratitude to 1. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of District Hospital Phek.

2. CHC Chizami 3 Phek Town Baptist Church 4. Dzülhami Baptist Church 5. Dzülhami Village Community 6. Dzülhami Kins Welfare Union, Phek Town 7. New Colony Youth, Phek Town 8. New Colony Community, Phek Town 9. Chozuba Range Welfare Union, Phek Town – Loving family members and relatives. db-292/21 K Y M C

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Scotland stun B’desh by 6 runs in T20 WC

AL AMERAT (OMAN), OCT 17 (PTI/IANS): Scotland stunned Bangladesh by six runs in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup first round here on Sunday.

Chris Greaves led a fine lower-order fightback with a 28-ball 45 as Scotland recovered from a hopeless situation to post 140 for nine.

Invited to bat first, Scotland were reeling at 53 for six in the 12th over before Greaves added 51 runs with Mark Watt (22 off 17 balls) to prop up Scotland.

In reply, Bangladesh were stopped at 134 for seven in their allotted quota of 20 overs as the tournament witnessed an upset on the very first day of the mega-event.

Playing a pivotal role in Scotland’s win was Greaves, who followed up his blazing knock with the two important wickets of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (20) and the seasoned Mushfiqur Rahim (38).

Scotland cricket players celebrate during the T20 World Cup first round match against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Brief scores: Scotland: 140/9 in 20 overs (George Munsey 29, Chris Greaves 45; Mahedi Hasan 3/19, Shakib Al Hasan 2/17).

Bangladesh: 134/7 in 20 overs (Mushfiqur Rahim 38; Chris Greaves

2/19, Bradley Wheal 10 wickets in the opening match of the ICC Men’s 3/24).

World Cup 2021 at Al Oman thrash PNG T20 Amerat Cricket Ground, by 10 wickets here on Sunday.

Oman produced a Captain Zeeshan clinical performance with Maqsood’s (4/20) senboth bat and ball to thrash sational bowling perforPapua New Guinea by mance helped Oman re-

strict Papua New Guinea to 129-9 in the 20 overs.

Assad Vala (56 off 43) and Charles Amini (37 off 26) were the top scorers for PNG. In reply, Oman overhauled the target in the 14th over of the innings with ten wickets in hand.

O p e n e r s Ja t i n d e r Singh (73 off 42) and Aqib Ilyas (50 off 43) batted with full freedom and helped Oman chase the target in style.

Oman will now face Bangladesh in their next match on Tuesday.

Brief scores: Papua New Guinea 129-9 in 20 Overs (Assad Vala 56 off 43, Charles Amini 37 off 26; Zeeshan Maqsood 4/20 lost to Oman 131/0 in 13.4 overs (Jatinder Singh 73 off 42, Aqib Ilyas 50 off 43) MONDAY’S MATCH Ireland Vs Netherlands Time: 3:30 pm Sri Lanka Vs Namibia Time: 7:30 pm

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Indian Wells: Mertens-Hsieh win women’s doubles title

CALIFORNIA, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): No.2 seeds Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei and Elise Mertens of Belgium won their second WTA doubles title as a team on Saturday, defeating Veronika Kudermetova of Russia and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 7-6(1), 6-3 to claim the BNP Paribas Open championship.

After an hour and 34 minutes of play, Hsieh and Mertens added their first WTA 1000 title as a tandem to the Wimbledon title they paired up for earlier this season.

Hsieh and Mertens teamed up for the first time during the clay-court season this summer, and the two former Doubles World No.1 players have already established themselves as a formidable pairing on the WTA. After only eight tournaments as a team, the winners have already picked up two massive titles, with Kudermetova being one of their van-

Hsieh Su-Wei of Taiwan, with Elise Mertens of Belgium with the trophy after winning the women’s doubles final. (AP/PTI)

quished runners-up each time. Hsieh and Mertens saved match points to beat Kudermetova and Elena Vesnina in this summer’s epic Wimbledon final.

Hsieh and Mertens were stellar returning second serves, winning 70 percent of those points on the day. That helped the victors ease through the two relatively close sets, even though they were outwinnered by Kudermetova and Rybakina by 20 to 16.

Adding titles: Hsieh

and Mertens are both repeat winners at the BNP Paribas Open. Mertens pulled off a successful title defense with Saturday’s victory, as she won the title alongside Aryna Sabalenka at the most recent edition in 2019.

Hsieh is now a threetime Indian Wells doubles champion, alongside three different partners. She claimed the championship with Peng Shuai in 2014 and with Barbora Strycova in 2018.

IOC wants wider consultation WBBL: Shafali stars in Sydney’s five-wicket win over Hobart with FIFA over World Cup plans

AT H E N S, O C T 1 7 (AGENCIES): The International Olympic Committee wants to have more discussions over controversial plans by the world soccer body FIFA to hold the World Cup every two years instead of every four, it said on Saturday.

FIFA’s proposals are set to be voted on in December by the 211 member associations of global soccer’s governing body, with president Gianni Infantino, also

an IOC member, travelling the world to rally support for the plan, which has been fronted by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

But the plan has met with fierce criticism from a number of continental and national federations, players’ groups as well as fans.

European soccer body UEFA said there were numerous concerns about the impact of such a switch including the “dilution” of the World Cup’s value,

risks of players being overworked and women’s football suffering from annual men’s tournaments.

“A number of international federations of other sports, national football federations, clubs, players, player associations and coaches have expressed strong reservations and concerns regarding the plans to generate more revenue for FIFA,” the IOC’s Executive Board said in a statement.

H O B A R T, O C T 1 7 (IANS): Indian opener Shafali Verma’s first WBBL half-century and a fine allround display from Ellyse Perry led Sydney Sixers to five-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes in the Women’s Big Bash League match, here on Sunday.

Cour tesy a strong bowling display from Perry (2/9) and Maitlan Brown (2/23), Sixers restricted the Hurricanes to 125/9, Shafali Verma but when Alyssa Healy (3) and Ashleigh Gardner Sydney club looked wobbly A 63-run partnership (3) departed cheaply, the at 14/2. between Perry (27) and

Verma (57) then steadied the case and while both departed with runs still required, Nicole Bolton (17 n.o.) and Maitlan Brown (4 n.o.) sealed the win for Sydney with three balls to spare.

In another match, the Perth Scorchers started their Weber WBBL campaign with a thrilling super over victory over the Brisbane Heat, as they pulled off one of the greatest fightback wins.

Heat captain Jess Jo n a s s e n’s 3 / 1 6 h a d

helped restrict the Scorchers to 137/7, and her team looked well on track in reply before a stunning collapse saw them finishing their 20 overs on 137/9.

An entertaining Super Over battle of the South Africans saw Anneke Bosch smack 11 runs from four Marizanne Kapp deliveries, setting the Scorchers 13 runs to win from Jonassen’s over.

Two huge sixes from Scorchers skipper Sophie Devine got the job done, sealing an entertaining victory.

Dutch Open: Lakshya Sen loses in men’s singles final ALMERE, OCT 17 (IANS): Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen lost to Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles final of the Dutch Open 2021 badminton tournament, here on Sunday.

The world No 25 Sen went down to the 41stranked Singaporean 12-21, 16-21 in the final, which lasted for 36 minutes. He had defeated Canada’s Xiaodong Sheng, Portugal’s Bernardo Atilano, Singapore’s Jia Heng Teh, and Belgium’s Julien Carraggi in the earlier rounds.

The 20-year-old Indian had won the men’s singles crown in the 2019 edition of the Dutch Open and was the top-seed this year. The Dutch Open 2020 badminton event was cancelled because of the

Lakshya Sen

Covid-19 pandemic.

Along with Sen, 29 Indians competed in the five-day tournament that began on Wednesday.

The other Indians in the men’s singles, including Ajay Jayaram, Siril Verma, and Rahul Chittaboina,

lost in the opening round.

Ukraine International winner Priyanshu Rajawat, who came through the qualifiers, also suffered a loss in the first round while Aryamann Tandon couldn’t make it past the qualifying rounds.

Kenya’s Rotich, Ethiopian Memuye win Paris Marathon

Elisha Rotich

PARIS, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Kenya’s Elisha Rotich won the men’s race and Ethiopia’s Tigist Memuye topped the women’s podium at the Paris Marathon on Sunday.

Rotich set a course record as he crossed the line in two hours four minutes 21 seconds to finish ahead of Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros.

The 31-year-old Kenyan took nearly a minute

Tigist Memuye

off his personal best and broke Kenenisa Bekele’s seven-year course record of 2:05:04 as he picked up pace after the 25-kilometre mark.

Kenya’s Hillary Kipsambu came third after slipping two spots in the final stages of the race.

In the women’s race, Memuye ran a time of two hours 26 minutes and 12 seconds after a late surge to seal the biggest win of her

career. Memuye finished about three seconds ahead of Yenenesh Dinkesa with Fantu Jimma third as Ethiopians swept the podium.

The Paris Marathon, featuring 60,000 participants from 145 countries, was initially scheduled for April this year, but was delayed by six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The race was cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic.

In the women’s singles, Aakarshi Kashyap was the best Indian performer, reaching the semi-finals. She lost to top seed Abigail Holden of England in the last four 21-17, 21-9.

Meanwhile, Ira Sharma lost to Hungary’s Vivien Sandorhazi 19-21, 23-21, 15-21 in the quarter-finals. She had defeated compatriot Ananya Praveen in the round of 16.

Samiya Imad Farooqui also bowed out in the round of 16 while Keyura Mopati’s campaign ended in the first round of the main draw. Both came through the qualifiers.

Sivaranjini Sivakumar, Likhita Srivastava, Shruthika Senthil, Meenal Rautela were knocked out in the qualifiers.

India struggled in the doubles also as none of the pairs could go beyond the opening round.

European Tour quartet set world record for fastest hole

LONDON, OCT 17 (AGENCIES): Professionals usually take 10 to 15 minutes to complete a hole on a golf course but four European Tour players teamed up to break the Guinness World Record by achieving the feat in less than half a minute.

Sean Crocker, Nicolai Hojgaard, Min Woo Lee and Wilco Nienaber took up the challenge to break the record of 27.88 seconds set by an American team in 2018. The hole chosen was the fourth at Valderrama Golf Club in Spain which is 501 yards long.

After several failed attempts over more than two hours and many howls of frustration, Nienaber launched a 361-yard drive on to the fairway where Crocker waited for the ball to come to a stop. His 140-yard approach shot landed within four feet of the hole and Lee sank the putt as Hojgaard lifted the flag. The quartet had a nervous wait as the judges reviewed the footage and when the official time was announced -- 24.75 seconds -- it sparked wild celebrations.

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