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Active Covid-19 cases highest in 230 days NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): With 2,38,018 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,76,18,271, which includes 8,891 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

The active cases have increased to 17,36,628, the highest in 230 days, while the death toll has climbed to 4,86,761 with 310 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

There has been an 8.31 per cent increase in Omicron cases since Monday, the ministry said.

Experts said it is not possible to undertake genome sequencing of each a n d eve r y s a m p l e b u t stressed that the current wave is largely being driven by the Omicron variant.

The active cases comprise 4.62 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has decreased to 94.09 per cent, the ministry said. An increase of 80,287 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 14.43 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 14.92 per cent, according to the ministry. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,53,94,882, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.29 per cent.

Centre directs states to ramp up Covid testing

Medics conduct a non-invasive pulmonary function test (PFT) exercise of Covid patients inside a Covid Care Centre, in Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): Flagging a decline in the number of COVID-19 tests in many states and union territories, the Centre has asked them to enhance testing so that an effective track of the spread of the pandemic can be kept and immediate citizen-centric action can be initiated.

In a letter to states and UTs on Monday, Additional Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja advised them to pay attention to this aspect immediately and increase the testing in a strategic manner keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific areas.

She highlighted that Omicron, which has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a variant of concern, is currently spreading across the country.

Referring to the ministry's earlier letters and the Home Ministry advisory of

December 27 last year laying out the broad framework of pandemic management in the context of Omicron, Ahuja said testing remains a key and crucial component.

“However, it is seen from the data available on the ICMR portal that testing has declined in many states and union territories,” she wrote.

She said in all advisories on testing issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), including the latest on January 10, the basic objective remains early detection of cases for quick isolation and care.

In addition, testing remains a key strategy for pandemic management as it helps in identification of new clusters and new hotspots of infection which can in turn facilitate immediate action for containment such as setting up of containment zones, contact tracing, quarantining, isolation and follow-up.

This can enable the state and district administrations to curb the spread of infection. Also this will ensure reduction in mortality and morbidity.

“Progression of disease to a severe category can be averted by strategic testing of those who are at high risk and more vulnerable, as well as in areas where the spread is likely to be higher,” Ahuja said.

Reiterating the advisory on purposive testing strategy issued by the ICMR on January 10, she said in community settings all those who are symptomatic must be tested and all atrisk contacts of laboratory confirmed cases must also be tested.

This advisory needs to be read in conjunction with the earlier guidelines and advisories of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, wherein it has been recommended that strategic and focused testing should be done of people who are vulnerable, living in closed surroundings, in densely populated areas in emerging new clusters and new hotspots of positive cases, etc., Ahuja said.

“In order to ensure that an effective track of the spread of the pandemic is kept and also immediate citizen-centric action is initiated, it is incumbent upon all states/UTs to enhance testing,” she said.

Pandemic ‘nowhere near over’: WHO chief

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): The Personnel Ministry has decided to amend existing service rules to ensure the availability of a sufficient number of IAS officers for central deputation, officials said on Tuesday.

The proposal which will give greater say to the Centre came as various state/joint cadres were found to be not sponsoring an adequate number of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers as part of the central deputation reserve even though the ministry had flagged the issue several times.

“As a result of this, the number of officers available for central deputation is not sufficient to meet the requirement at Centre,” the Personnel Ministry said in the proposal seeking changes in the IAS (cadre) Rules, 1954.

Centre has proposed that each state government shall make available for deputation to the central government (Cont’d on p-7)

Assam logs highest single day spike of 8,072 Covid cases

In the last few days, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata have crossed their second wave peaks in terms of daily cases. If authorities are to be believed, the peak of the third wave has been surpassed, as the daily cases reported a drop.

Should the decreased cases in these cities – which were among the most impacted parts of the country in the last wave – mean the country’s peak has been crossed?

Certainly not, experts believe.

While the three biggest metros, Delhi, Mumbai

Further, 5975 beneficiaries-- health care & frontline workers and 60 plus with comorbidities received the ‘precautionary dose’.

Altogether, 29754 teenagers in the age group of 15-18 year received their first dose of Covaxin.

and Kolkata, are reporting a decline in cases, Thiruvananthapuram is showing a rise. Similarly, while the daily cases in Chennai on Monday were less than those reported on Saturday, the number was significantly higher than last Monday.

Bengaluru too painted a similar picture. Usually, cases reported on Monday are fewer than those reported during other days of the week.

When asked if the country has surpassed the peak, epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya,

while speaking to CNNNews18, said there would not be a traditional peak in this wave as we would witness a phased increase across the country with cases remaining at a high level for a few weeks before cases start declining.

“In the current wave and at an individual level, the peak has almost no meaning. People should be aware that if there is transmission in any setting, take precautions. Peak is only for epidemiological and planning purposes.

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Tovihoto Ayemi and Dr. Chumben Murry with power department officials at Niropen sub-station on Tuesday.

power departments officials, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Technogrid and others involved for timely completing the work and handing it over to the people.

He acknowledged that due to Covid-19 pandemic, some projects were getting a little delayed. He however pointed out that works were in progress and would be completed very shortly while urging the people to extend support and co-operation.

In his address, NPF legislator Dr Chumben Murry remarked that development projects were implemented with fund that was generat-

Stating that it was an individual choice to take or not to take vaccine, RPP said that schools or colleges disallowing unvaccinated students to sit for exams/ tests would be illegal.

Further, RPP claimed that it has names of the educational institutions “trying to actively implement the mandatory vaccination policy of the state government.” RPP has requested such institutions to desist from “unlawful activities.”

In case its appeal fell

Fire trucks outside the fire station in Dimapur. (NP)

without having the basic safety gears while responding to emergency situations. He admitted that the problems faced were not new but got worse as they had to fight fires without

basic equipment that left them exposed to hazards of fire and sometimes poisonous fumes.

Rebenthung also disclosed that the department did seem to lack required resources to

on deaf ears, RPP warned that it would file police complaints.

RPP has appealed to all the unvaccinated students to appear for their offline tests/exams without fear of persecution from the school/college authorities.

RPP affirmed to stand for such persecuted students till the end.

RPP also requested parents of all such persecuted students to contact party’s grievances cell at 7005633696.

‘Perceptible lack of awareness’ among govt bodies, agencies about flag code, says MHA The Home ministry said the national flag represents hopes and aspirations of the people of the country and hence should occupy a position of honour and there is universal affection and respect for, and loyalty to, the flag.

According to the Flag Code of India, the national flag made of paper may be waved by public on occasions of important national, cultural and sports events.

“You are requested to ensure that on the occasions of important national, cultural and sports events, flags made of paper only are used by the public and such paper flags are not discarded or thrown on the

Lack of safety equipment puts firefighters at risk DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Despite often putting their lives in the line of duty, firefighters of the Nagaland Fire Service, seem to be getting a raw deal with regard to inadequate safety gears and other equipments.

This was the message which this Reporter understood in an interview with the O.C. Fire & Emergency Services department Dimapur C. Renbenthung Lotha.

He revealed that emergency personnel have to battle fire and other natural elements

ed from revenue. Hence, he called on power department to ensure revenue collection through proper billing.

Congratulating the power department for completing the project, he also thanked the power adviser on behalf of Lotha community for fulfilling the requirements of the people of Wokha district and the State.

The 11 other projects are 33/11 KV 5 MVA at Niropen Colony, Wokha, 33/11 KV sub-station capacity augmentation from 1.6 MVA to 5 MVA at Chukit o n g , (Cont’d on p-7)

Some schools forcing students to take Covid-19 vaccine: RPP

Has the Covid 3rd wave peaked in India? Not yet, say experts

13,80,726 persons have been inoculated against Covid-19 in the State till January 18, 2022.

According to Health department, 7,82,425 received their first dose while 5,98,301 got the second dose.

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WOKHA, JAN 18 (NPN): Power adviser H Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurated 132/33 KV, 25 MVA transformer and bay equipment at 132/33 KV Wokha substation along with 11 other downstream connectivity projects under of North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) Tranche -1 on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, Ayemi hoped that with the inauguration of multiple projects, the power department would be able to provide uninterrupted power to consumers, while urging the people to generously donate/provide land for development projects so that government departments could implement more such projects for public benefit.

He also appealed to the people to check power theft, ensure timely payment of electricity bills and initiate awareness programmes to conserve electricity for common cause. Ayemi thanked

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): Ahead of Republic Day, the Centre has highlighted “a perceptible lack of awareness” among government organisations, agencies and people about the laws, practices and conventions that apply to display of the national flag and asked states to ensure that the tricolour is not dishonoured.

In a communication to all the states and UTs, the Home ministry said that action must be taken to ensure that only paper flags are used by the public while attending cultural and sports events and such flags are disposed of in private, consistent with its dignity.

in Zunheboto, two in Phek and one each in Mon and Mokokchung, taking the total caseload to 33,053.

The death toll remained unchanged at 703 (including 16 non-Covid deaths but with positivity).

Meanwhile, a total of

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (AGENCIES): Several cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata are witnessing a drop in daily Covid cases with authorities saying that the worst of the third wave is behind us.

However, experts believe that the peak is yet to come.

Since late December and early January, the number of daily coronavirus cases reported has been increasing in several parts of the country. However, on Monday, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata reported fewer (Read more on p-9) cases than last week.

“Sir, my colleagues wondered whether we call off raids on opposition leaders once they join the ruling party?”

Tovihoto inaugurates 132/33KV 25 MVA transformer, 11 other projects in Wokha

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) Tuesday claimed that it has received “numerous complaints from desperate parents” that some schools in Dimapur and Kohima were “coercing students to take COVID-19 vaccination.”

In a press release, RPP also claimed that some students were being threatened that they would not be allowed to sit for offline tests/ exams if they were not vaccinated.

GENEVA, JAN 18 (AFP): The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, the World Health Organization chief said Tuesday, cautioning against a narrative that the fast-spreading Omicron variant is risk-free.

“Omicron may be less severe, on average, but the narrative that it is a mild disease is misleading,” Tedros said. “Make no mistake: Omicron is causing hospitalisations and deaths, and even the less severe cases are inundating health facilities.”

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GUWAHATI, JAN 18 (PTI/AGENCIES): Assam on Tuesday reported 8,072 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the onset of the pandemic, pushing the tally to 6,61,789, Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said. Mahanta said 16 more fatalities due to the disease were reported on Tuesday, taking the death toll to 6,233.

Meanwhile, 47 Omicron cases have been confirmed till Monday. Besides travellers from Saudi Arabia and the US, the new variant has been found in a CRPF camp in Dhemaji and in a community search in Jorhat, a source associated with the testing process told TOI.

Covid: State’s total caseload breaches 33k mark DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): With 89 fresh cases reported on Tuesday, Nagaland’s Covid-19 total caseload breached the 33000mark.

Of the fresh cases, 66 were from Dimapur, 12 in Kohima, four in Peren, three

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provide the needed high standard protective clothing and equipment for the fire fighters to protect them from highly inflammable environment, high temperatures and convective and radiant thermal flux.

He disclosed that because the fire fighters were not provided with such safety clothing and equipment, there were many cases of serious injuries suffered by them. Rebenthung said “Firefighting is one of the most dangerous occupations that require intensive physical work in hazardous environment”.

He said that despite earnest requests to higher authorities to provide basic and high-quality protective clothing and equipment to the fire fighters, nothing concrete has been done.

The OC Fire Station implied that instead of the safety and welfare of the personnel facing dangers while battling fires, the onus appeared to be elsewhere. He also made a strong point against the lack of concern among colony residents for having normal roads within their colonies.

ground after the event. Such flags are to be disposed of, in private, consistent with the dignity of the flag,” the communication said.

The home ministry also asked the states and union territories to undertake mass awareness programme in this regard and also to give it wide publicity through advertisements in the electronic and print media.

The copy of ‘The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971’ and ‘Flag Code of India, 2002’, as amended in 2021, which governs display of National Flag, are available on this ministry’s website, it said.

Power disconnection drive in Zbto from Jan 24

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): State power department has informed all consumers under Zunheboto electrical division that disconnection drive within its jurisdiction would be carried out with effect from January 24, 2022.

In a press release, the executive engineer electrical division Zunheboto Er. Shilu Lkr informed that department would disconnect power supply to defaulters of all categories, who have not paid electricity bills, without further notice and also all illegal consumers.

The department has, therefore, requested all the consumers to pay their bills in order to avoid inconvenience. In case of any discrepancy in the bill, the consumer could (Cont’d on p-7) rectify from the office of respective SDO(E).

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Tuophema village hosts ‘art residency programme’

also taken for a Tuophema village walk under the guidance of tourist guide, Keduo to give the participants in depth experience and knowledge of Tuophema village.

Activities such as Live painting, Mentorship Classes, Interactive Sessions, Art Camp for School Students, Art Competition for children and Capacity Building Exercises will be

conducted during the five days.

The programme will culminate of January 22 with an Art Exhibition at Tuophema village Council Hall.

12 established and upcoming visual artists who are empanelled with Task Force for Music and Arts are attending the programme, the release stated.

Tseminyu holds first DPDB meeting

DIMAPUR: Tseminyu District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its first meeting after being upgraded to a district on January 17 at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tseminyu.

According to DIPR repor t, addressing the meeting, advisor, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry and Women Resource Development, R

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NEWS IN BRIEF

DoSe informs SDEOs: Directorate of School Education (DoSE) has informed all Sub-Divisional Education Officers’ (SDEO’s) to collect free textbook from January 22-31 at Dimapur Godown without fail. For details, one has been asked to contact at 7630801355, 7005199298.

ASU general meeting: Ajiqami Students’ Union (ASU) has convened a general meeting on January 23, 1 p.m. at the residence of its banker, Xuvihe Colony Dimapur to discuss the ensuing golden jubilee celebration. All present and former office bearers have been requested to attend the meeting.

KRC sends off: Kohima Rotary Club organised a brief send-off function on January 17 with PDRR Rtn. Kautav Ghosh and Ann Laxmi from Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Sunrise in course of their 101 days pan India road trip “The Great Indian Travel”.

DEC meeting: Dimapur Chudi Ekhung (DCE) has convened a general meeting on January 22 at 12 noon at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. According to DEC secretary, Khyothungo Jami, agendas for the meeting will include induction of new executives and discussion on the upcoming Silver Jubilee among others. Therefore, all the members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

Members of 27 A/C NDPP party workers at the constituency tour on January 18. (NP)

Five arrested with heroin, assorted liquor

Participants and officials at the programme.

DIMAPUR: A five-day, “Art Residency Program” for TaFMA empanelled visual artists got underway on January 18 at Tuophema Village.

In a press statement, TaFMA project director, Dr.Hovithal Sothu stated that the programme began with a short briefing and words of encouragement from him.

The participants were

STATE

Khing thanked Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for upgrading Tseminyu subdivision to district.

Khing also requested all the heads of departments under Tseminyu district to play a crucial role for all round development of the district.

DC Tseminyu, Dr.Zasekoulie Chusi asked all the departments under Tseminyu to immediately submit their staff incum-

bency list to DC’s office.

The house also chalked out the programme for the forthcoming Republic Day celebration. The meeting was attended by SP Tseminyu, Kanchan Kumar Kandpal and all the heads of offices.

DIMAPUR: Narcotic PS personnel and Dimapur district excise party arrested five persons and seized heroin and IMFL from their possessions on January 17 and 18.

According to DIPR report, SP (Crime) and PRO, PHQ informed that on January 18, narcotic personnel manning the check point at Khuzama seized 50 soap cases of heroin weighing 650 grams.

In this connection four persons namely– Nimbul Touthang (52), Nangjahat Baite (55), Nemyahai Baite (35) and Letmanthang Baite (24) all from Laikoiching village, Senapati, Manipur were arrested.

In this connection, a case has been registered under NDPS Act for investigation, stated the report.

1st Death anniversary Late MERANGYANGBA

4455) bound for Imphal, Manipur and on frisking the vehicle recovered the liquor concealed under furniture and household goods.

Longkumer informed that one person identified as Aboy Poumai (27) son of Ngopuli Poumai, resident of Senapati, Manipur was arrested and booked under relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989.

Longkumer said of late, there has been a spate of several seizures of IMFL laden trucks along the NH-29.

Accordingly, he said sur veillance measures against such illicit trafficking of contraband have (L) Seized drugs at police custody. (R) The arrested person with the seized IMFL. been heightened at crucial During regular check- eign Liquor (IMFL). that the duty party inter- checkpoints by the Excise ing, Dimapur district exIn a press release, su- cepted a truck (WB 51A department. cise duty party on January perintendent of Excise and 17 recovered 726 cases of Prohibition, Dimapur, T. assorted Indian Made For- Arilong Longkumer stated

Acknowledgement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DIED : 19.01.2021

(Died on January 17, 2021)

“A year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode…yet your memories lives on; never to fade in our minds.

Till we meet again at the bosom of Jesus!

Loving Daughter, Son-in law, Grandchildren and Relatives

"To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die".

It's been one year since we lost you, however you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. Your presence is always missed. mkc-17/22

Loving family members

Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

– ecclesiastes 12:7

“i have fought the good fight, i have finished the race, and i have kept the faith” - 2 timothy 4:7

Late Eyong Rtd. D.B (01/07/1961 – 22/12/2021) We, the bereaved family of Late Eyong Rtd. D.B. would like to thank and express our deepest appreciation for everyone's sympathy as we mourned his death. We would like to express from the depth of our hearts that your prayer and shared memories from all of you meant a lot to us at this sorrowful moment.

May God bless everyone who reached out to us during the time of his illness right from the initial days until these days of mourning.

We are grateful for your continued support and love during our time of need.

By Wife, children & family members k-116/22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

13.05.1983 – 14.01.2022

We, the bereaved family of our beloved Lt. Yibemo merrY would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us physically, spiritually, morally and financially during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved on 14.01.2022.

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

Loving Wife, Children, Parents and Family members.

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Late Yihamo Tsopoe

DP-272/22

In MeMorIaM

Acknowledgement

“And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the Spirit returns to God who gave it.”

Ecclesiastes 12:7

29.08.2000 – 14.01.2022 We, the bereaved family members of Late t. ShoPhu would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual and organizations who stood by us during the prolonged illness and untimely demise of our beloved son and brother through prayer, financially, physically and emotionally who left for his heavenly abode on 14.01.2022.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Yimkhiung Baptist Church, Chumoukedima 2. Yimkhiung Baptist Church Women Dept. Chumu 3. Yimkhiung Bapitst Church Youth Dept. Chumu 4. Yimkhiung Students' Union, Chumoukedima 5. Principal, Teachers and Students of Godwin Hr. Sec. School, Chumoukedima 6. Doctors & nurses of Olive Christian Hospital 7. Doctors & nurses of Dispur Hospital, Guwahati 8. Doctors & nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur We regret our inability to mention everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May our Almighty God bless you all.

DP-270/22

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Loving mom, brothers, Sisters, in-laws and relatives.

BORN : 15.05.1972 – DIED : 09.01.2022 LATE B LANu AO 01/09/1968 – 15/01/2022 We, the bereaved family of Late b Lanu ao, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, morally and financially, during his brief illness and demise.

We convey our special gratitude to: 1. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 2. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur 3. Driver Union and Office Staff, DC Office Dimapur 4. Mr. Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA 5. Anaki Union, Dimapur 6. Kangtsung Union, Dimapur 7. Landmark Colony 8. Landmark Colony Lane 3f Youth 9. Friends, neighbours and well-wishers We regret our inability to thank each one of you individually, but we hope and pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

DP-271/22

Loving Wife, Children and Family members

We, the family of Late RONGSENLEMBA AO would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individual who sympathized with us spiritually, physically and financially during his prolonged illness and sad demise on 09.01.2022.

We particularly give our special thanks to: 1. Mokokchung Compound Baptist Church.

2. Mokokchung Compound Yimden.

3. Sabangya Compound Baptist Church.

4. Sabangya Compound Baptist Church Women Ministry.

5. Chungtia Baptist Church 6. 2nd NAP Battalion Alichen.

7. Chungtia Fellowship Mokokchung Town.

8. Chungtia Fellowship Alichen.

9. Longtsuktep Baptist Church.

May God bless you all abundantly for your good deeds. mkc-18/22

Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

We, the bereaved family of Late Mr. Toshiba Jamir would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported and helped us in different manners at the sudden demise of our beloved on 12th January, 2022.

Although we are unable to thank each one of you personally, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all.

DP-262/22

Loving wife, family members and relatives K Y M C

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Members of Nagaland Dance Fiesta team. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 18 (NPN): Nagaland Dance Fiesta team will be organizing its 4th edition of Dance competition titled “Nagaland Dance-Off ” on January 22 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma from 4 p.m. onwards.

Dancers were auditioned online from all over Northeast last year and

grand finale is scheduled to be held on January 22.

The event will showcase two categories of dance competition including open dance competition (Solo/Group) and Mini -Battle (1 vs 1 Open Style Battle).

The event will also witness special performances from Beatbox by Black-Tea, dance by Fyer

Flys and a song by Arshilu Ozukum.

The host of the event will be former Miss Nagaland, Vikuonuo Sachu.

The judges of the Open Dance competition will be dance instructor from Dimapur, Shang Shiu and Akehoto Yeptho from Kohima.

Mini-Battle will be judged by Abi from Dima-

Work distribution for R-Day in Kohima

DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelia addressing the meeting of work distribution for 73rd Republic Day celebration at DC conference hall Kohima on January 18. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing 73rd Republic Day celebration, district administration of Kohima held a meeting with Non Government Organisations (NGOs) and district officers on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of Deputy Commissioner

(DC) Kohima.

According to DIPR report, the meeting was held to deliberate on the work distribution of Republic Day celebration wherein DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie assigned works to the members. He also requested

the district officers to take up the responsibility to make the National day programme a success. Thejawelie also asked the officers to disseminate the information to all their respective subordinates and staff to ensure a good participation on the day.

pur. The entry ticket for audience has been fixed at Rs.100 per person.

The organizer informed that keeping Covid appropriate protocols would be followed for the audience.

Tickets will be available at Big Bite Kohima and can also be purchased online via UPI payment.

“There won’t be any ticket available on spot and all the audience are mandatory to wear mask including the participants, volunteers and the organizers,” the organizer informed.

Bus service will be made available for audience with a fare of Rs. 30 per head.

Winner of the competition will walk away with cash prizes of Rs. 50,000, certificates, gift hampers, trophy and video contract.

The main objective of organizing this event is to spread the awareness and importance of dance in our land, the organizer stated.

The event is Supported by Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) while production partner is Ademz Enny Media Production and The Cinematixx.

One of the speaker at the SPBA jubilee celebration.

DIMAPUR: Signal Phom Baptist Attoi (SPBA) Dimapur celebrated 25 years under the theme, “Maturity in Christ” on January 15-16 with executive secretary Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) Tialemba Phom and associate professor TTC,

Dr. Wungtei Buchem as speakers.

A press release by SPBA stated that the highlights of the two-day programme were performances by jubilee choir of SPBAD, Diphupar Phom Attoi Choir, Dimapur Phom attoi Choir and spe-

cial performance by Tali Angh and host of other local artistes.

The jubilee celebration was attended by delegates from different churches in and around Dimapur and Phom churches PBCA, Nyengching, Longleng.

111 Bn BSF extends assistance under CAP DIMAPUR: 111 battalion of Border Security Forces (BSF) as part of its Civic Action Programme (CAP) on January 18 distributed sports items and other essentials to the inhabitants of Kivikhu, Vishepu, Hoishe, Sukhai, Ghukhei and Satakha town.

In a press release, 111 Bn BSF said the forces has always been at the forefront by undertaking various welfare/development activities to win the heart of local populace and boost the image of the force among the common people in accordance with the instructions issued by Government of India from time to time.

Apart from its mandate of providing security to the local population, the release said many events are organised all the year round to improve and uplift

BSF personnel and villagers at the civic action programme.

the lives of people living in area of responsibility of the battalion.

The battalion also holds pre-recr uitment training of eligible youths

in order to help them to pass different recruitment tests conducted by various CAPFs/other forces.

M e a n w h i l e, G B s, council members and pub-

lic leaders representing different villages from the neighbouring areas and Satakha town expressed gratitude to 111 Bn Satakha for the noble gesture.

NPCC to hold state level training programme

DIMAPUR: As per the directive of AICC organisation department, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) will be organising State Level

Training Programme on January 20 and 21 in Dimapur. NPCC general secretary (Org) GK Zhimomi informed that all PCC members and PCC office

bearers including chairman and members of various departments, office bearers of PCC frontal organisations and DCC president along with two to three

office bearers from all the 12 DCCs have been asked to attend the training.

Zhimomi further informed that the entire training programme will be

conducted in strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs. Zhimomi also informed that the detail training programme will be notified later.

Nagaland chief secretary, J Alam administering oath of office and secrecy to Er. Khose Sale, the newly appointed chairman of the Nagaland Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on January 17. (DIPR)

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Arms, ammunition recovered in Mnp

Cache of arms and ammunition recovered by joint team of police commandos and AR in Bishnupur district on Tuesday.

Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 18: A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in Manipur even as the state has r beefed up security measures in view of the Republic Day celebration coupled with the ensuing Assembly polls.

A combined team of state police commandos and troops of Assam Rifles recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation to beef security measures in Bishnupur district on Tuesday.

The recovered arms and ammunition were; one each of M-16 Rifle (made in USA), SLR (Mark as

15300477), 7.62 modified rifle, Chinese hand grenade, 5.56 M-16 magazine, two 7.62 magazine, four rounds of 5.56 M-16 ammunition, eight rounds of 7.62 SLR ammunition and three rounds of 7.62 AK ammunition.

One I-COM set (ICV87) along with a set charger was also recovered in the operation launched at Khoijumantabi under Kumbi police station of Bishnupur district Tuesday morning, the police said.

The operation was launched based on input regarding the presence of suspected hideouts of underground cadres in the area. The arms and

Conrad Sangma re-elected as NPP national president Correspondent SHILLONG, JAN 18: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday was re-elected as the national president of the National People’s Party (NPP), which heads the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) coalition government in the state.

Senior NPP legislator, Thomas Sangma, who is accused of rape charge, was also elected unopposed as the NPP national General Secretary. “I am humbled and grateful to be re-elected as national president of the National People’s Party.

Thank all our party members for reaffirming their trust in my leadership. Each member has a significant role to play in our collective mission as a party. We are stronger together,” Conrad tweeted after being unanimously re-elected as the party president at the general body meeting of the NPP today. Conrad also released the NPP calendar for 2022, commemorating the 75th birth anniversary of his late father and veteran public leader Purno A Sangma, who was speaker of the

Conrad Sangma Lok Sabha. “His ideals will always inspire us to work for our people. It is on the foundation that he has laid that we continue to build,” Conrad tweeted in honour of his late father, who was the architect behind the NPP in Meghalaya.

Meanwhile, NPP’s national spokesperson Abhaya Kashyap said the “party’s DNA” stands against criminalization of politics and especially against those who commit crime against women and children. “The party’s DNA stands for clean politics and this is from the time of late PA Sangma who believed in clean politics,” Kashyap said, adding that Thomas’ cases are before the law and sub judice, but even such a person can stand for election as per the law.

ammunition were found concealed at a secluded spot in the outskirts of the village, the source said.

Meanwhile, police in Churachandpur district also recovered a country made Carbine along with one SLR magazine loaded with 19 rounds of foreign ammunition on Tuesday.

The police source said that district traffic police on traffic management duty, frisking and checking in front of Churachandpur police station stopped a Dio scooter (MN02- 9541) for checking.

On seeing the police, the scooter fled and a police team and traffic personnel on duty chased

first phase polling date to show solidarity and respect to the religious sentiment of the Christians,” it said in a statement.

The elections to the 60-member Manipur Assembly would be held in two phases on February 27 and March 3. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.

The AMCO said if the first phase of polling was held on Sunday (February 27) it would hurt the religious sentiment of the Christians.

“Sunday is a sacred

GUWAHATI, JAN 18 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the roadmap for amicable settlement of border disputes with Meghalaya in six areas of difference has been prepared through mutual consultations at the top level of the two governments.

The opposition Congress, however, called for more discussion on the matter, particularly in the state Assembly, saying that the government has proposed an approach in which both states would lose or get some areas.

“Our efforts to resolve Assam-Meghalaya border row have started bearing fruits as 6 of the 12 areas of difference have been identified for resolution in the first phase,” Sarma tweeted after an interaction with leaders of political parties of the state on the Assam-Meghalaya boundary dispute.

The areas of differences taken up for final settlement in the first phase are Hahim, Gizang, Tarabari, Boklapara, Khanapara-Pillingkata and Ratacherra, he added.

Out of the 12 points of

day, the Lord’s Day, a day set aside to worship and revere God. But fixing a polling date on Sunday has led the Christian community in Manipur to question if the Government is deliberately attempting to desacralize its religious significance.

“Fur ther more, the AMCO is apprehensive that a large number of voters may refrain themselves from exercising their franchise as the polling day falls on Sunday thus, purposely robbing off the people their right to universal franchise,” the statement said.

Sikkim bans milk from outside on quality issues GANGTOK, JAN 18 (PTI): The Sikkim government on Tuesday temporarily banned the entry of all packaged and canned milk from outside the state saying they are of questionable quality.

Buying and selling of packaged milk procured from outside Sikkim will not be allowed from Wednesday, according to a notification issued by the department of animal husbandry and veterinary services.

The government has noticed that various forms of fresh, processed and unprocessed milk in pouches and cans are entering the state from outside to be sold in Sikkim. Random tests and consumer observations of such milk supplied by private entities have reported that those products are either inconsistent in quality or not

AIZAWL, JAN 18 (PTI): Mizoram reported 1,280 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, 1,057 more than the previous day, raising the tally to 1,53,758, a health department official said.

The death toll rose to 573 after an 87-year-old man from Lunglei district succumbed to the virus at Zoram Medical College (ZMC) in Aizawl.

Mamit assembly constituency MLA Lalzirliana and at least 227 children were among the newly infected people, he said.

The state’s single-day positivity rate increased to 17 per cent from 11.27 per cent on Monday. Aizawl district reported the highest number of fresh cases at 551, followed by Lunglei (151) and Khawzawl (114).

The northeastern state now has 8,869 active cases, while 1,44,316 patients have recovered from the disease so far. It has thus far tested 15.88 lakh samples for COVID-19.

According to State Immunisation Officer, Lalmuanawma Jongte, over 7.77 lakh people have been inoculated till Monday.

Manipur Cong in damage control mode SITTING MLA SUSPENDED, VP MADE WORKING PREZ AFTER DEFECTION THREAT Correspondent IMPHAL, JAN 18: Amid surfacing infighting, Congress in poll-bound Manipur on Tuesday suspended one of its sitting legislators as a damage control mode.

MPCC president on Tuesday suspended its sitting MLA Kh Joykishan who was one of its spokespersons and a primary member of the party before being elevated.

The suspension order issued by MPCC general secretary Hareshwar Goswami today stated that the MPCC president has suspended Kh Joykishan from the Indian National Congress (INC) on the recommendation of the Disciplinary Action Committee of MPCC. He was suspended under Article XIX of the Constitution of the INC read with Clause(h) of ‘Miscellaneous’ provided under Article XXVII of the said Constitution, it added.

Joykisan who was a BJP legislator, had joined the Congress in the run up to the 2017 general election to the state Assembly and

was re-elected from Thangmeiband constituency in Imphal West district.

One of the reasons for his suspension, as per a reliable source in the MPCC, was his prolonged absence from party activities.

He had even avoided attending party’s crucial meetings for the last one month. Under the constitution of the INC, a member can be suspended if he fails to attend three meetings of the party consecutively.

The suspension of Joykishan came amid speculation that he may leave the Congress to rejoin his previous party BJP. However, whether he will return to his early party or not could not be confirmed for the time being.

The move to suspend Joykishan comes at a time when the MPCC is in damage control mode following defections by its leaders, particularly sitting MLAs and ex-MLAs, in the run up to the election to the 60-seat state Assembly.

In a move to check further defection, the Congress had appointed former minister Dr. Kh Ratankumar

who recently submitted his resignation from the post of vice president as working president.

Ratankumar submitted his resignation on December 16 amid speculation of him joining the JD(U).

State JD(U) leaders had also claimed that he (Ratankumar) was among some prominent leaders of the MPCC who approached the party.

The next day, Ratankumar announced to the media that he had taken the decision to resign only to show his dissatisfaction with internal matters of the party.

AICC general secretary (organization) KC Venugopal has issued an order appointing Kh Ratankumar as the working president of MPCC on Monday.

The Congress has been facing defections by its leaders in Manupur. Recently, the party had lost two sitting MLAs - Chaltonlien Amo (who was also a vice president of MPCC) and D Korungthang.

Amo joined the saffron fold, while Korungthang switched to NPF to contest the ensuing elections.

Roadmap for amicable Assam-M’laya border row settlement prepared: Himanta

Christians in Mnp urge EC not to hold polling on Sunday as it their prayer day

IMPHAL, JAN 18 (IANS): The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to reschedule the first phase of Assembly polls on February 27 as the day being a Sunday is the prayer day of the community.

Expressing its resentment, the AMCO requested the Election Commission to conduct the polling of the first phase on any day of the week other than Sundays.”We earnestly appeal to the Election Commission to reschedule the

the scooter and apprehended the rider. The pillion rider, however, jumped of the scooter off and fled towards the crowd of the area. The rider was caught and brought into the police station campus.

Upon checking, arm and ammunition were found concealed in the tool box in a white colour bag.

The police later identified the rider as Lemsang Singson (36) son of late Hankhohen Singson of Longkaiphon village of the district.

State civil police assisted by the police commandos, the elite force of state government to counter insurgency, and Central security forces have been conducting a series of mopping operations across the state, particularly in valley areas, in view of upcoming Republic Day celebration and ensuing elections to the state Assembly on February 27 and March 3.

The police have also intensified its random frisking and checking on roads leading to the Imphal, the capital city of the state, besides mopping operations at sensitive areas.

Mizoram logs 1,280 new COVID cases

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meeting required standards, the notification said. The sources of such milk are not regulated by the Sikkim government. Besides, manual handling those pouches and cans can lead to the spread of Covid-19, it said.

The notification said that in view of the safety of consumers of the state, the Sikkim government is imposing a temporary ban on entry of raw or processed milk from outside the state with effect from 19 January 2022. A source in the department of animal husbandry and veterinary services said that the supply of milk from the unregulated market is “minimal” and the state-run Sikkim Milk will be able to fulfill the demand. Milk from outside the state mainly come from Siliguri in neighbouring West Bengal.

Himanta Biswa Sarma disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, these six areas with relatively less critical differences have been taken up in the first phase.

“A roadmap for amicable settlement has been prepared based on recommendations of 3 Regional Committees with representatives from both the states.

We’ve reached this stage after several rounds of CMlevel talks on the matter,” Sarma said.

Representatives of various political parties such as the Congress, CPI(M), Asom Gana Parishad, Bodoland People’s Front and the All India United Democratic Front were present at the meeting.

They were briefed on the progress made in the talks so far, the chief minister said.

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In the Twitter post, Sarma did not go into details of the “roadmap for amicable settlement”.

Talking to PTI after the meeting, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia of the Congress said a very small portion of the area that is under dispute between the two states has been taken up for resolution.

“The government has proposed a give-and-take approach where both states will let go or receive almost an equal area. We feel that there should be a discussion in the Assembly before any proposal is finalised,” Saikia said.

The Congress has asked for a discussion on the findings of the regional committees in the Assembly, he said.

“We were shown a presentation on the matter,” the Congress leader said.

Saikia questioned the absence of Border Area Development Minister Atul Bora in the meeting.

“He not only is the minister directly involved, but also heads one of the three regional committees.

Only two ministers were present in such a crucial meeting,” Saikia said.

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M’laya, Assam CMs to meet Shah to finalise solution to boundary dispute M e g h a l aya C h i e f Minister Conrad Sangma and his Assam counterpart, Himanta Biswa Sarma would be meeting Home Minister Amit Shah to finalise the draft resolution of the inter-state boundary dispute.

Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya Prestone Tynsong along with both the Chief Ministers would be meeting Shah in New Delhi before January 21, when Meghalaya would be celebrating its 50th statehood day, and an announcement would be made on some sort of resolution in these six areas after getting the Union Home Minister’s approval.

On Monday, Sangma accompanied by Tynsong drove to Guwahati to meet

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as the ground situation is not as complicated as in another six sectors, which would be taken up later for resolution. Meghalaya and Assam have 12 areas of boundary dispute.

“Sangma and Sarma would be seeking the guidance of Shah on the possible solution arrived by both the state. It would be an internal arrangement of the boundary of the two states, so only the Survey of India would be required,” Tynsong said. “This is the biggest achievement, no government in the past has taken this initiative be it Assam or Meghalaya. The credit should go to both the Chief Ministers for their decisiveness to resolve this vexed dispute,” he said.

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Sarma and held an “unofficial meeting” on the report that was submitted by regional committees.

Assam and Meghalaya have finalised reports in six sectors of the interstate boundary where there are disputes. Both states have agreed to some sort of swapping of land to resolve the several decade-old boundary disputes.

The six areas where there were extensive surveys conducted by regional committees of both sides, headed by Cabinet Ministers are: Tarabari, Hahim, Pilangkata, Khanapara, Ratacheera and Gijang.

These sectors have been taken up first because both sides felt it would be easier to find some resolution in these six sectors

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BJP confined Adityanath to his home: Baghel

Bhupesh Baghel and Yogi Adityanath

MATHURA, JAN 18 (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel here on Tuesday said the BJP has confined UP CM Yogi Adityanath to his home, apparently referring to his candidature from the Gorakhpur constituency in the state Assembly polls. It shows that they have accepted defeat, said Baghel as he claimed that people are backing the Congress.

“In three meetings of Gau-

Bhagwant Mann is AAP’s CM face for Punjab polls

Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, JAN 18 (PTI): Bhagwant Mann will be the AAP’s chief ministerial face for the February 20 Punjab Assembly polls, the party announced on Tuesday. The Sangrur MP assured people that he will work for their welfare and put the state back on its feet again if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is voted to power.

Polling for Punjab’s 117 Assembly seats is scheduled to be held on February 20 and the counting of votes will be taken up on March 10. The wait for the AAP’s declaration of its chief ministerial face got over on Tuesday when its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced the results of the party’s “Janta Chunegi Apna CM” drive, in which it had asked the people of Punjab who should be its choice for the top post.

The AAP had launched a mobile number on January 13, on which people were asked to give their opinion till 5 pm on January 17.

The party received over 21.59 lakh responses under the campaign, Kejriwal, who arrived from Delhi to make the announcement, said.

tam Buddh Nagar, the change was visible as farmers and the youth were angry with Modi and Yogi governments,” Baghel told reporters in the presence of Congress candidate Pradeep Mathur.

He said women want a change as they feel unsafe under the Yogi government.

Moreover, the BJP has confined him to his home, Baghel said. The chief minister also accused the BJP of using religion

to garner votes. The BJP not only uses religion to get votes but now it has gone a step ahead and minted notes by purchasing the land of farmers at cheaper rates and then selling the same at exorbitant rates, Baghel alleged.

The Chhattisgarh government is developing places and temples related to Lord Ram since it considers its moral responsibility to protect and develop places of faith and protect culture, he said.

While his government has completed the first phase of the 2200-km-long Ram Van Gaman Path, the UP government has failed to do it since it wanted to get votes in lieu of it, he alleged.

The BJP did nothing during its 15-year rule in Chhattisgarh, the chief minister alleged. Baghel also slammed the ruling BJP over ED raids against opposition leaders.

ED raids Punjab CM’s kin in probe against ‘illegal’ mining

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH, JAN 18 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday raided multiple locations in pollbound Punjab, including those linked to a relative of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, as part of a money laundering probe against the ‘sand mafia’ and companies linked to alleged illegal sand mining in the border state, officials said.

They said at least a dozen locations in the state including in Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana and Pathankot are being covered by the officials of the federal agency. They are being assisted by armed personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The action is being undertaken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Reacting to the raids, Channi told reporters that relatives of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were raided during the assembly polls in that

state and the “same pattern” is being followed by the ED in Punjab to “pressure” him, his ministers and Congress party members.

“We are ready to handle the pressure...,” he said, adding he had no links with the case.

Premises linked to a person identified as Bhupinder Singh alias Honey, a nephew of Channi, are also being covered.

Sources said Honey’s links with a person identified as Kudratdeep Singh are being investigated by the agency. Opposition parties have earlier linked Channi with the dealings of Honey which the former had denied.

The ED action, sources said, has been initiated after taking cognisance of a 2018 FIR of the Nawanshahr (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district) Police and some other such police complaints against some companies and individuals alleged to be involved in the business of illegal sand mining in the state.

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NATIONAL 3 Navy personnel killed in explosion on INS Ranvir at Mumbai dockyard

Akhilesh Yadav hits back at BJP on charge of fielding criminals in UP polls

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): Three Navy personnel were killed and 11 injured in an explosion on-board the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Ranvir at the Naval dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place at 4.30 pm, they added.

“In an unfortunate incident today at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, three naval personnel succumbed to injuries caused by an explosion in an internal compartment on-board INS Ranvir,” the statement by the Indian Navy said.

The ship’s crew responded immediately and brought the situation under control quickly, it added.

“Three sailors have been killed and 11 injured due to the incident. The names (of the victims) will be made public after informing the families about the incident,” an official said. As per the Navy’s statement, no major “material damage” was reported.

“INS Ranvir was on cross-coast operational deployment from the Eastern Naval Command since November 2021 and was due to return to the base port shortly,” it said.

A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident, the statement said.

LU C K N OW, J A N 1 8 (PTI): Under attack over fielding candidates with a criminal background in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that his party leaders have been framed in false cases by the ruling BJP. Flanked by new entrant Swami Prasad Maurya, who had quit the BJP, and veteran leader Azam Khan’s son Abdullah Azam, recently released from jail, Yadav also claimed that the maximum number of MLAs with a criminal background are from the saffron party.

The SP president was replying to queries from media on a PIL which sought a direction from the Supreme Court to the Election Commission to de-register any political party which violates the directions of the apex

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court on making public information about their candidate’s criminal record.

The public interest litigation (PIL) cited the case of SP candidate announced from Kairana constituency - Nahid Hasan - who was arrested recently under the Gangster Act. Terming the PIL as BJP-sponsored, the SP president said that going by this standard, the BJP will not be able to contest anywhere in the country.

“The chief minister and deputy chief minister

have a number of cases against them. The maximum number of MLAs having criminal background have reached the assembly from the BJP,” he claimed.

The BJP has been accusing the Samajwadi Party of sheltering gangsters and mafias during its rule in Uttar Pradesh.

“The Samajwadi Party, which has been protecting criminals, has now given tickets to anti-social elements and history sheeters for several assembly seats, including Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Siyana, Bulandshahar and Loni in western Uttar Pradesh,” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said on Monday.

The SP chief, however, alleged that a large number of his party leaders have been framed in fake cases under the BJP government.

Rahul Gandhi takes ‘teleprompter’ jibe at PM

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to restart his Davos Agenda address, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe saying “even the teleprompter could not take so much lies”, even as BJP leaders pointed to a “technical glitch’’ at event organiser World Economic Forum’s end.

There was no official reaction from the government or the WEF on the incident.

Several Congress leaders and social media users claimed that it was a

“teleprompter gaffe” as Prime Minister Modi had to pause and then restart his special address to the World Economic Forum’s online Davos Agenda 2022 summit, but BJP leaders and many others pointed out that it was a technical glitch due to which the WEF people were not able to patch the PM and requested him to start again.

In an apparent dig at Prime Minister Modi, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi, “Even the teleprompter could not take so much lies.”

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Fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha said it is unlikely that the prime minister had a teleprompter gaffe.

“If you look at the WEF version of the record-

ing of his speech, someone in the background says, ‘Sir, aap unse ek baar pooche ki sab jud gaye kya’ (Sir, ask them once if everyone is connected).

This portion is not clear in the video live-streamed on PM’s YouTube channel.”

“After this, the PM questions if he and the interpreter can be heard properly, to which (WEF executive chairman) Klaus Schwab responds stating that he can.

“However, Schwab interrupts the PM’s speech to give a brief introduction.

The PM repeats the whole

speech again,” Sinha said, recounting the events from Monday evening during the prime minister’s address.

However, several Congress leaders took a dig at the prime minister over the incident.

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Sur jewala said, “Teleprompter se bhashan chal sakta hai, shasan nahin.

Kal ye poore desh ki samajh mein aa gaya (You can give a speech but not rule using a teleprompter. The whole country understood this yesterday).

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXII NO. 43 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022

Diversity in politics

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f five states going to the polls beginning from February 10 in Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Punjab and UP the opinion polls suggest a mixed bag for the BJP and the Congress. As per the survey of electoral trends in the five states that are set to go polls, the BJP is likely to retain UP despite a resurgent Samajwadi Party posing a strong challenge. The Congress is nowhere in the reckoning in UP despite all the hot air being blown by Priyanka Vadra. In the 2017 Assembly elections, the Congress won just seven seats and 5 percent votes- and that too with the support of the Samajwadi Party. This time, the SP has closed all doors for any tie up with the Congress after the disastrous 2017 alliance. No other party wants to have a tie up with the Congress in UP. Priyanka Vadra is trying to grab the attention of the voter with a flurry of populist announcements. She pledged to reserve 40 percent seats for women in ticket distribution for UP elections.

This means 161 out of 403 seats in the state.

Priyanka’s 40 per cent party tickets to women is neither going to empower women in general, nor is the Congress going to reap benefits out of it. If the Congress were serious about the needs of women, farmers and poor, then it would have made a similar declaration in the remaining states where they are electorally in a good position.

The Congress has no organisation worth the name and is only visible at election rallies by its star Gandhi star campaigners. While the BJP is contesting the upcoming polls under Yogi Adityanath, SP under Akhilesh Yadav, and BSP under Mayawati, the Congress has nobody. Whenever asked about whether she’ll be contesting the UP elections, Priyanka ducks the question. Goa and Uttarakhand are states where the Congress may have some chances of beating the BJP. In Goa the BJP could well become the single largest party as the opposition is hopelessly divided. Though the Congress has better chance of upsetting the BJP in Goa, yet its refusal for a pre-poll understanding with the AAP and TMC is only dividing the opposition votes that is advantageous to the BJP . Even in Punjab the AAP is training its guns at the Congress to the benefit of the BJP. However, the blame should go to the Congress high command or the Gandhi siblings for the humiliating its own chief minister Capt.Amarinder. Today Punjab Congress is a divided house between supporters of chief minister Channi and state unit chief Navjyot Singh Siddhu. In Uttarakhand, the Congress has significantly improved its prospects in the latest poll survey over the previous one.

The improvement is obviously due to the party veteran Harish Rawat being made the face of the campaign. In Manipur, unless the Congress tightens its grip over its rebellious MLAs and party functionaries, it may end up second to the ruling BJP. Even if Congress becomes the single largest party but short of majority like in 2017, the BJP can still hijack the outcome. In all five states, though BJP’s popularity is not improving, yet on the other hand, in the absence of an able leader from the Congress, the opposition parties will continue to fight each other while fighting the BJP.

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“Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” ~ Will Smith

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Post-mortem

Financial literacy, a key trend among today’s youth

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oung people are increasingly signing up for financial literacy classes, which are conducted by India’s leading financial institutions and are fueled by social media influencers who give financial advise but are often untrained to do so.

There was a time when Indian youngsters received financial guidance mostly through popular novels such as ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad.’ Despite the excellent concepts, the text was unrelatable to the Indian reader, and the counsel was impractical. Professional guidance, on the other hand, was out of reach due to the high expense of engaging a financial planner. As a result, the Indian retail investor was mostly absent. That was back in the day.

Today is different.

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dence and financial freedom have grown widespread in today’s world, thanks to a growing culture that values entrepreneurs and wealth producers. It is being promoted by young people who no longer consider employment as their only source of survival and development. Instead, an increasing number of people believe that their money should work for them.

Change in the way we look at investing These youth understand that investing is crucial to wealth creation and are not afraid to try out different modes. A case in point is the huge interest generated by the IPOs of new-age startups,the growing clamour for access to cryptocurrencies, and more.

The social media pull - pros and cons

any among the most successful businessmen of our times have written about their experience of what they passed through in reaching to the top and what learning they could draw from it for sharing with the newer generations - in the philanthropic spirit of giving a ‘gift’ to the latter.

Achievers with an intellectual bent of mind and a capacity for deep observation and analysis have this very human trait of trying to leave behind a legacy for the entrepreneurs coming after them - role of a genuine ‘teacher’ perhaps gives them an ultimate satisfaction that went beyond the domain of material success.

Glancing through the highly commended works of Ray Dalio an American billionaire investor on ‘principles that will help you to get what you want out of life’, one is struck by the thought that outside of the world of business, Intelligence is one profession that practised these basic points of approach for successfully achieving the goals.

The logic of this perhaps lies in three great similarities between Intelligence and the world of business at large. First, all businesses like intelligence are about human activity - the threat to security or the risk in business is often traceable to the actions of an enemy or an adversarial competitor.

‘Prior information’ can be collected only on the doings of human beings- there was little scope of getting it in regard to

A huge community of influencers who routinely discuss wealth creation and personal finance management is fueling this interest.

They use social media to share their wealth-building experiences, voice their views, and offer advise.

They’ve steadily increased their clout.

Experts in personal finance are concerned about their recommendations because a big proportion of influencers lack the professional skills required to give guidance. There’s also the issue of entrenched interests in promoting a specific viewpoint. Small-time investors with insufficient knowledge are frequently forced to pay the price for a decision that does not pan out in the market. They could be acting under the guise of counsel posing as knowledge.

Taking control of one’s financial future As a result, a growing percentage of young professionals recognise the need of financial literacy. This has resulted in an increasing trend, thanks in part to the ability to learn remotely.

Many institutions and specialists have teamed up to give financial literacy and awareness courses that include content that is relevant to Indian customers, well-researched, and objective.

There are classes that are specifically designed for entrepreneurs, small company owners, and women.

Getting the message across to non-finance folks While financial literacy is a hot topic right now, organisations like the National Stock Exchange have been offering such classes for over a decade.

So far, they’ve primarily catered to major corporations.

“Financial literacy and management is a significant gap left in our education generally,” says RehanaD’Suza, Vice President & Head of Business Development, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, on the need to broaden understanding.

It causes a complete lack of confidence in young professionals, making them vulnerable to fraud and poor financial judgments.

Popular advice gained from the media or social media is frequently skewed or inaccurate. Corporate clients rely on us to offer accurate, up-to-date, objective, wellresearched, and successful material.”

The majority of their audience is made up of non-financial persons who find it difficult to grasp the

Principles that define success

acts of Nature.

Secondly, a fuller awareness of human behaviour and psyche helps because in both these spheres of work successful interactions are a key to progress.

And finally, in the age of technology - particularly in the context of the transformative shift of the world to the age of Information as a result of the success of IT revolution - human intervention for reading what a process or a machine had produced, remained a vital requirement of successful decision-making.

It is in this backdrop that the working of an Intelligence organisation endorses and legitimises many basic postulations of Ray Dalio even though a word of caution would be in order about the business leaders of the twentieth century not being fully abreast of the new paradigms set by the post-IT revolution world, for success -in the areas of instant communication across geographical frontiers, advent of ‘smart’ players who could compete with much bigger and financially stronger corporates and the new concepts of human resource development that invoked up -skilling and reorganisation of job fits. One can shortlist five most significant ‘principles’ of work mentioned by Dalio that opened up the prospects of success and which also were among the fundamentals traditionally practised by intelligence professionals. First is the overriding importance of complete-looking information in decision-making.

Dalio drives this point in many

ways. According to him, one should not be surprised over something just because one had not encountered it earlier -- it could have happened in the historical past not in one’s knowledge.

Further, only human beings tend to have a ‘modus operandi’ that made their past an important source of information for the future. Moreover, risks are relatable to deficiency of information -- if you are missing something you better avoid having an opinion.

In the profession of Intelligence, information is looked upon as something that made the difference between a ‘decision’ and a ‘guess’. In fact, intelligence here is also described as ‘information for action’. This suggests that even in business one can not sit on information of intelligence value- it should lead to action or a considered decision about not taking any action.

Another ‘principle’ highlighted by Ray is that truth or an accurate understanding of reality is the essential foundation of any good outcome. Now Intelligence by definition is information tested for its reliability and relevance.

An Intelligence organisation can sometimes proceed with incomplete information but never with unverified facts.

In this age of ‘misinformation’ on social media and ‘disinformation’ through fake news, business decisions must rest on trustworthy information about the ‘external environ’ that would affect the enterprise. Corporates now invest significantly

on arrangements made for collection and analysis of ‘business intelligence’ covering spheres of politics, law and order, economic development, socio- cultural attitudes and technological advancement.

This is an ongoing exercise since factors impacting on business or security could change and call for new responses.

Thirdly, a great principle followed by Intelligence profession - so often missed by people in day-to-day life - is never to mix wishful thinking, personal biases and ‘group think’ in decision -making. This finds an echo in Dalio’s work by way of an advice about ‘not being hung up on how things should be and miss out on how they are’ or ‘not confusing what you wish were true with what is really true’. In the profession of Intelligence one is trained to draw a line between perceptions and realities.

A fourth fundamental of work methodology of successful people is to keep the focus on the mission and leave no stone unturned for achieving it in a planned way. Dalio’s prescription for having a clear goal, not accepting any impediments and diagnosing the problem in order to get round it, is akin to the methodology of Intelligence where one sees the goal and then designs a plan to achieve it choosing a path that will work.

Intelligence totally follows the principle- never rule out a goal because you think it is unachievable. Intelligence never says no to any task on that count.

foundations of finance. As a result, these organisations frequently collaborate with communication experts to convey their message through innovative means.

People who used to find financial literacy seminars uninteresting - because they found the topic scary and difficult to relate to - are now interested in seeing 12-minute long street dramas. Using an artistic medium to demystify such a subject helps us catch the audience’s attention before a facilitator begins serious discussions on themes such as savings, investments, and other topics.”

Such measures contribute to a more favourable investment climate, encouraging young people to increase their participation in the economy while benefiting from overall growth.

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Last but not the least, Ray’s perceptive observation that to be able ‘to evolve was the greatest accomplishment of man’, leads to many useful derivations. He hints at willingness to coursecorrect on the basis of learning from what had happened.

Intelligence is quite prepared to deal with a shift in the scenario and is the practitioner of a rolling plan in pursuit of an operational goal. A mind-frame imbued with confidence about success is what Intelligence profession provides to its members.

There is no absolute ‘failure’ in Intelligence - failure is looked upon as an honest effort that did not succeed -and the organisation gets going on handling the challenge with an alternate plan evolved out of the experience analysed from all angles.

Successful people have an appetite for relentless pursuit of their mission with an attitude of willingness to assimilate any information update that might call for suitable adjustments in both ‘direction’ and ‘methodology’.

The thought that achievements in business depended on principles followed in the profession of Intelligence proves the point that while money and manpower were essential, it is primarily the intellectual abilities of the leaders driving the business that became a fundamental ingredient of success there.

By DC Pathak (The writer is a former Director of the Intelligence Bureau. The views expressed are personal)

Stress, uncertainty force youths to switch jobs Scientists discover new part of the body

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he world is changing, so are the ways of working, thinking and behaviour of the workforce. There is a change in the pattern that has been going on for years. Be it the growing trend of work from home (WFH) or the problem of maintaining a proper balance between home and work life, people are getting confused in working in the traditional style. In search of a better future, relatively new age employees with less experience are more likely to consider switching jobs frequently this year. Such a trend has come to the fore in a recent job survey conducted by LinkedIn India.

The recently released report predicts that in the year 2022, around 82 per cent of the workforce is considering changing their present job. Most of them are employees who have hardly one or two years of working experience. Let me tell you that LinkedIn is a work oriented social media site that mainly focus on employment and career related issues and both job providers and job seekers are active on this website. Recently LinkedIn India has also launched its Hindi service, so that more and more Indian professionals can connect on this site.

This job change trend has come to the fore at a time when the country is once again in the grip of the third wave of Covid 19 pandemic. Not only this, recently the unemployment rate has also shown the growing trend. According to the Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate in the country stood at 7.9 per cent in December 2021, compared to 7 per cent in November. The organisation also says that the unemployment rate

in urban areas reached 9.3 per cent in December. LinkedIn’s survey is based on the views of more than a thousand people in India. Social media is proving to be a good option for the youth to search for new jobs. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of employers search for employees on social media. According to a report

by Jobcast, 93 percent of employers use LinkedIn for recruitments. Similarly, 66 percent of employers use Facebook, and 54 percent use Twitter.

When it comes to job seekers, only 36 percent of people are on LinkedIn, 40 percent are on Twitter, and 83 percent are on Facebook. Through social media, such people easily get jobs, whose social profile looks good, as well as whose case has been referred to by many people. Job seekers should post their social media thoughtfully. The LinkedIn survey shows that 30 percent of people are leaving their current jobs due to lack of balance between work and life, 28 per cent feel that they are not getting proper salary, while 23 per cent are looking for a better career. Actually employees are seeking more flexibility in working hours and days. Apart from this, the desire for a good salary is paramount.

Another factor that is increasing stress among employees is distance from family, growing health concerns and uncertainty about the future. This has had a profound impact on the mental health of the people in recent times. Covid pandemic will change the world in many ways.

Narvijay Yadav The writer is a senior journalist and columnist.

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he newly discovered muscle layer runs from the back of the cheekbone to the anterior muscular process of the lower jaw. (S= superficial layer, D= deep layer, C= coronoid layer) (Image credit: Jens. C. Türp, University of Basel / UZB) Scientists recently uncovered a part of the body that had never been described before: a deep layer of muscle in the masseter, which raises the lower jaw and is critical for chewing.

Modern anatomy textbooks describe the masseter muscle as having two layers, one deep and one superficial.

“However, a few historical texts mention the possible existence of a third layer as well, but they are extremely inconsistent as to its position,” the study authors wrote in a new report, published on Dec. 2 in the online edition of the journal Annals of Anatomy. So the team decided to check whether the prominent jaw muscle might have a hidden, superdeep layer, as the historical texts suggest.

To do so, they dissected 12 human cadaver heads that had been preserved in formaldehyde; they also took CT scans of 16 “fresh” cadavers and reviewed an MRI scan from a living subject, according to the report.

Through these examinations, they identified an “anatomically distinct” third layer of the masseter muscle.

This deep, deep layer runs from the zygomatic process — a bony projection that forms part of the “cheek bones” and can be felt just in front of the ear — to the coronoid process — a triangular projection on the lower jawbone.

“This deep section of the masseter muscle is clearly distinguishable from the two other layers in terms of its course and function,” first author Szilvia Mezey, a senior lecturer in the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel in Switzerland, said in a statement. Based on the arrangement of the muscle fibers, the muscle layer likely helps stabilize the lower jaw by “elevating and retracting”

the coronoid process, the team wrote in their report.

And in fact, the newfound muscle layer is the only part of the masseter that can pull the jawbone backward, Mezey said.

“Although it’s generally assumed that anatomical research in the last 100 years has left no stone unturned, our finding is a bit like zoologists discovering a new species of vertebrate,” senior author Dr. Jens Christoph Türp, a professor and clinician at the University Center for Dental Medicine Basel, said in the statement.

In their paper, the team proposed that the newfound muscle layer be named “Musculus masseter pars coronidea,” meaning “coronoid part of the masseter.”

The discovery could be important in a clinical context, because knowing about the muscle layer could help doctors to both better perform surgeries in that region of the jaw and better treat conditions involving the joint that joins the jawbone to the skull, they noted.

Nicoletta Lanese

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.

R-Day: Intel inputs of possible terror attack

Special Forces commandos march during the rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade, on a cold winter morning in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

such a number of eligible officers of various levels to the extent of the Central Deputation Reserve prescribed under existing regulations, adjusted proportionately by the number of officers available with the state government concerned vis-à-vis the total authorised strength of the state cadre at a given point of time.

The actual number of officers to be deputed to the central government shall be decided by the central government in consultation with the state government concerned, the new rule proposes.

In case of any disagreement, the matter shall be decided by the central government and the state government or state governments concerned shall give effect to the decision of the central government “within a specified time”, it has proposed.

Existing rules did not mention any time limit for deciding on such disagreement.

The proposal to change the rules was sent to the chief secretaries of all the state governments on December 20, 2021.

They were asked to furnish their comments by January 5, 2022.

The Centre had in June last year asked all state governments to nominate more officers for central deputation at the level of deputy secretary, director and joint secretary, citing their shortage.

Officers of the level of deputy secretary/director and above are usu-

ally appointed in central government ministries/ departments (i.e. on central deputation) under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).

Every cadre – a state/ states or states and union territories -- is allowed a deputation reserve to ensure that officers have the opportunity to work on deputation including that under the Central Staffing Scheme, which adds to their experience.

It is requested that a larger number of officers may kindly be recommended for the appointment at DS/Director/JS level under the Central Staffing Scheme so that the central deputation reserve/ deputation reserves are duly utilised for this purpose, the Personnel Ministry had said in a communique.

Has the Covid 3rd...

(From p-1) The use of daily new Covid-19 cases is not a right indicator to track peak as the cases are coming down as the testing approach has been changed and asymptomatic are not being tested the way they were before January 10. Therefore, daily new Covid-19 cases data is not comparable,” he told CNN-News18.

Dr Lahariya added that a better approach to track the pandemic would now be test positivity rate and hospital bed occupancy rate. On the other hand, immunologist Dr Vineeta Bal says that different cities and districts may have different peaks and there will be different waves in different parts of the country. “…People talk about waves – nationwide or statewide – but those are the misconceptions. The way cases spread varies from area to area.

When metros were affected, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were showing no cases, but now they are. This means that from metros to smaller cities and villages, the spread is happening. So, one cannot say that there was a nationwide wave,” she told CNN-News18.

Lack of safety equipment...

(From p-1) Rebenthung said some of the bylanes were so narrow that it was impossible even to visualise a fire truck entering the site to contain fires.

He also said public instead of being helpful by not crowding the sites of fire incidents, instead milled around and blocked the site and making it impossible for fire personnel to do their duties.

Dimapur Fire Station Central has old four fire tenders, two preserved water tankers and 49 fire fighters, all of which were on duty 24x7 he said.

He said 28 fire calls were received by the fire station between January 1 and December 31 2021, with eight major fire outbreaks, two at Lohorijan (Assam), Naharbari colony, St Mary (Church Road), Mishikito village, Thilixu area, Purana Bazar and Ura Villa Colony, including 20 minor outbreaks. He said the station received 26 fire calls in 2020.

He disclosed that fire calls were received mostly in the months of March and December which happen to be mostly during windy season and winter months when heaters, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles contributed to fire.

Renbenthung maintained that most of the fire outbreaks occurred due to negligence and uncertified and cheap wiring. He also appealed to people to douse fireplaces in kitchens as most fires start from there.

Rajnath Singh for selection of tableaux for participation in the Republic Day Parade, as per which Ministry of Defence invites proposals for tableaux from all States/UTs and Central Ministries/Departments.”

The minister said that tableaux proposals received from various States/UTs and Central Ministries/Departments are evaluated in a series of meetings of the Expert Committee comprising eminent persons in the field of art, culture, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, choreography etc.

“The Expert Committee examines the proposals on the basis of

theme, concept, design and its visual impact before making its recommendations. As per the time slot allotted for tableaux in overall duration of the parade, short listing of tableaux is done by the Expert Committee.”

He told Banerjee that West Bengal tableaux were part of 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021 parades.

He also said that the government has celebrated 2018 Republic Day in honour of Subhas Chandra Bose and this year also the Republic Day celebrations will begin from January 23 marking his 125th birth anniversary.

To Stalin, Singh explained, “The tableaux from the State Government of Tamil Nadu was considered in the first three rounds of meetings. After the third round of meeting, the tableaux could not make it to the final list of 12 selected for participation in the RDP-2022.”

Singh told Stalin that Tamil Nadu had representation in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Republic Day parades.

Tovihoto inaugurates 132/33KV 25 MVA

(From p-1) 33/11 sub-station capacity augmentation from 2.5 MVA to 5 MVA at Tseminyu, 33/11 sub-station capacity augmentation from 1.6 MVA to 5 MVA at Pughoboto, 33 KV extension at Terogunyu, 33 KV line from Terogunyu to Pughoboto, 33/11 KV substation capacity augmentation from 1.6 MVA to 5 MVA at Botsa, 33/11 KV, 2X5 MVA Lalmati (Zubza) sub-division, 33/11 sub-station capacity augmentation from 1.6 MVA to 5 MVA at Chakabama, 33/11 substation capacity augmentation from 10 MVA to 20 MVA at ITI Kohima and 33/11 sub-station capacity augmentation from 10 MVA to 20 MVA at Industrial Estate, Dimapur.

Short speeches were also delivered by NERPSIP senior general manager LA Sharma and Lotha

Hoho chairman Mhondamo Ovung, who lamented the blanket ban on recruitment in State government vacancies and called for lifting the ban to enable power department, which was facing shortage of manpower, to recruit and execute the work Moa Aier, chief engineer (D&R), said power sector aided development across all sectors and requested the people to give land when sought. He stressed that it was the duty of every individual to know his or her right as well as responsibility like proper billing to achieve balance in the system while avoiding

power theft.

In his speech, engineerin-chief (power) Nribemo Mozhui called for judicious use of power and referred to revenue loss by the power department due to reckless activities and theft.

T h e f u n c t i o n wa s chaired by superintending engineer (generation) Kasho Chishi, while welcome address was delivered by chief engineer (T&G) Penrithung Yanthan.

Presenting the technical report, additional chief engineer (D&R) Tiameren Walling said the total project/package cost of the entire work was Rs 141.7 crore.

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on anti-terror and sabotage activities. Although, it is a usual protocol, we do it especially ahead of any event of national importance.

With the upcoming Republic Day event, we have intensified our activities and deployed extra manpower,” another senior police officer said. Citing the recent security breach of Prime Minister Modi’s convoy in Punjab, the Delhi Police officers said that the force is extra vigilant to ensure no such incident happens in the national capital.

“As the prime minister’s security is of paramount importance, we have intensified our vigil and

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (IANS): Putting an end to politics of tableau ahead of the Republic day parade, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Tamil Nadu counterpart M.K. Stalin explaining the reasons for rejection of their states’ tableaux.

Politics of tableau heated up after the Centre rejected the proposals of Kerala, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu tableaux in the Republic Day parade.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Sunday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention after the Centre rejected her state’s Republic Day tableaux on Subhas Chandra Bose.

In his letter to both the leaders, Rajnath Singh stated that of the 29 proposals from states and union territories, 12 were accepted.

Singh said: “I would like to bring to your kind attention that there exists a well established system

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said. “Only those who are completely vaccinated will be allowed to attend the event. No children are allowed. Around 14,000 invitees have been allowed this year out of which around 4,000 tickets have been issued for public,” the officer added. Patrolling teams along with PRAKHAR vans with attached cameras will also be part of the security wing, he said.

According to Delhi Police, there is a three-layered security system in place and the force is always alert and undertakes anti-terror measures especially ahead of any event of national importance. “We are focusing

deployed extra manpower to ensure no such (Punjab) incident is repeated. We have also received intelligence inputs that there are chances of a possible terror or drone attack,” the officer said.

In the wake of the recent drone attack in Abu Dhabi in which two Indians and a Pakistani national were killed as well as the recovery of IEDs in Punjab and Ghazipur, the possibility of a threat to the prime minister cannot be ruled out, the officer added.

Meanwhile, the personnel have been asked to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour and follow all guidelines while ensuring there is no compromise on the security aspect, police said. The Republic Day celebrations will now begin every year from January 23 instead of January 24 to include the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose, government sources said on Saturday.

This is in line with the Modi government’s focus on commemorating important aspects of India’s history and culture, they said, noting it had earlier started celebrating Bose’s birth anniversary as ‘Parakram Divas’.

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being placed under multiple CCTVs fitted with facial recognition software.

All units of the Delhi Police, including local police, Special Cell, Special Branch, Traffic, SWAT (allwoman Special Weapons and Tactics) and teams from the National Security Guard will also be part of deployment besides the paramilitary forces, he said.

“Anti-drone arrangement systems have been put up at two different locations.

Police personnel will also be deployed on high rise buildings for extra vigil. There’s also an air defence gun to keep a watch and tackle any hostile aircraft,” the DCP

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NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a “very high-security” cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

Operation of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including UAVs, paragliders and hot air balloons, over the national capital has been prohibited in the city from January 20 in view of Republic Day celebrations, according to a Delhi Police order issued on Tuesday.

The order shall come into force from January 20 and remain in effect till February 15. The order has been issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana in the wake of reports of the possibility of certain criminal or anti-social elements or terrorists posing a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations, it said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Deepak Yadav said in view of Republic Day, the security has been tightened with the entire area where the celebration would take place

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nine farmers Producer organizations (fPos) have been formed under the centrally sponsored scheme “central Sector for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producers organisation (FPos)” in nagaland in the following districts: kiphire, kohima, tseminyu and Phek. the board of directors (bod) of these fPos are looking for committed Professionals to work on a contractual basis (3 years) to fill the following posts. chief executive officers (9 Positions) 1. Job Profile: responsible for overall operation and management of the fPo (legal and statutory compliances, fPo administration, human resource & financial and business management etc.,). the Ceo will be responsible for developing organizational and business goals, strategies, policies and set annual business targets of the fPo in consultation with the bod. key deliverable of the Ceo will be to establish a profitable business enterprise for the respective fPos. 2. Qualification: graduate in rural development / bbA/msW or equivalent or diploma in Agriculture / Agriculture marketing / Agri-business management or in such other related areas.

3. Desirable: Minimum 3 year experience in the domain of rural livelihoods/marketing and business development accountants (9 Positions) 1. Job Profile: maintain and record daily business transactions, account bookkeeping, asset management, dealing with banks and prepare financial reports.

2. Qualification: b.Com or higher secondary with mathematics as a compulsory subject or alternatively with Commerce or Accountancy background.

3. desirable: Minimum 1 year experience in Accounting Job posting: 1. kohima district: Chiepbobozou, Jakhama, sechuZubza blocks 2. kiphire district: Pungro, khongsa, sitimi, longmatra blocks 3. Phek districts: Pfustero block 4. tseminyu district: tseminyu block Salary : 1. CEO: Rs. 25,000 per month 2. Accountant: rs. 10,000 per month application Procedures: your application should be sent to fpocbbo@gmail.com by January 23, 2022 consisting of: a) Covering note mentioning Position applied for and name of district & block b) detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details “Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for next stage of the selection process” k-119/22

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MUMBAI, JAN 18 (IANS): Automobile manufacturer Tata Motors will marginally increase the price of its passenger vehicles from Wednesday (January 19).

According to the company, there will be an average increase of 0.9 per cent, depending on the variant and model.

“At the same time, the company has also taken a reduction of up to Rs 10,000 on specific variants, in response to feedback from customers.

“While the company is absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs, the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike.”

Additionally, the company has decided to offer ‘price protection’ on Tata cars booked on or before January 18.

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Parmar added that “strong dollar demands have been seen from oil importers after Brent crude oil prices started quoting above USD 87 a barrel on the back of supply worries”.

“Going ahead, the pullback rally in USD/INR may continue for a few more days as sentiments turn favourable. Spot USD/INR has crossed and sustained above the near-term hurdle of 74.50, the 100 days simple average, has now opened the way for 75 levels while support has been shifted to 74.25,” he said.

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MUMBAI, JAN 18 (PTI): Continuing its fall for the third consecutive session, the rupee on Tuesday slumped 33 paise to close at 74.58 (provisional) against the US dollar as strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices continue to weigh on investor sentiments.

Forex traders said muted domestic equities and dollar buying by banks on behalf of importers also dragged the local unit down.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 74.36 against the American currency and witnessed an intra-day low of 74.60 during the session.

The rupee finally settled at 74.58, down 33 paise over its previous close of 74.25 against the greenback.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.09 per cent up at 95.34.

“Higher crude oil prices and risk-off sentiments following a surge in bond yields are enough for the rupee to become the worstperforming currency among Asian currencies,” said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities.

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ers are young and have about 25 years of service remaining before they retire and the compensation calculated on that basis will be a sizeable sum, is the management’s view.

However, the parent company will be infusing funds in dollars and as per the exchange rate between

national capital on Tuesday dipped Rs 23 to Rs 47,814 per 10 grams, in line with weak international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal settled at Rs 47,837 per 10 grams.

Silver was flat at Rs 61,835 per kg from Rs 61,836 per kg in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was trading marginally lower at USD 1,817 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 22.94 per ounce.

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“We have asked for compensation for completed and remaining years of service. The company is not agreeable for the same.

The management has not indicated as to the compensation they are willing to pay to the workers,” the union official said.

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dollar and the rupee the outgo for Ford India will not be much, the worker leader said.

Last September, Ford India announced its decision to wind down vehicle assembly in Sanand in Gujarat by the fourth quarter of 2021, and vehicle and engine manufacturing in Chennai by the second quarter of 2022.

Ford India has four plants in the country -- vehicle and engine plants in Chennai and Sanand.

Ford’s ‘quit India’ decision will result in an uncertain future for about 5,300 employees -- workers and staff, the officials said last year.

The Chennai plant has about 2,700 associates (permanent workers) and about 600 staff.

Mahindra Limited, said, “The ‘Get More Mileage or Give Back Truck’ Guarantee across the range of trucks is a landmark move for the light, intermediate and heavy commercial vehicle industry. Given the spiraling fuel prices, there wasn’t a better time to introduce this Customer Value Proposition. I firmly believe that it will reaffirm our customers’ faith in Mahindra’s ability to create technologically advanced, class-leading products and set higher standards for the Indian CV industry, while reflecting our commitment to the segment.”

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C H E N NA I , JA N 1 8 (IANS): A couple of rounds of talks on the compensation to be paid to the workers have been held between the representatives of Ford India Private Ltd’s workers and the management, said a worker union leader.

He said the company management wants to conclude the talks and arrive at a settlement by February 2022.

“Couple of rounds of talks have been held with the workers in Chennai. We have given our charter of demands and the management said it has to be negotiated,” the Chennai plant union official told IANS preferring anonymity.

According to him, talks with the workers in the Gujarat plant have also started.

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Given the fact that fuel is a major component of a transporters’ operating cost (over 60%), Mahindra BS6 truck range, with this competitive advantage will provide them an edge, complete peace of mind and scale up their transport business, delivering higher prosperity.

Speaking on the occasion, Veejay Nakra, Chief Executive Officer, Automo-

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The deferment came as several states flagged higher tax rates on textile products to be put on hold.

The decision by the Council gave a breathing space to the industry.

Accordingly, stocks of several textile firms zoomed.

Till date, shares of Bhilwara Spinners, Nitin Spinners and Nahar Spinning Mills have seen a sharp rally. The shares of Bhilwara Spinners, Nitin Spinners and Nahar Spinning Mills companies rose 252 per cent, 316 per cent, 711 per cent, respectively, over the past one-year period.

Notably, much of the rally in the textile stocks

NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (PTI): International oil prices jumped to the highest level since 2014, topping USD 87 a barrel but domestic petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged for the 74th day in a row - a freeze that may be linked to ensuing assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Brent - the key global oil benchmark - soared to USD 87.7 per barrel mostly due to rising geopolitical tensions and supply-side disturbances due to Yemen’s Houthi group’s attack on oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates. Also, global inventories are waning.

The attack, some analysts believe, may lead to more hostile behaviour between the two power centres in the Middle East - Iran and Saudi Arabia.

But domestic fuel prices - which are directly linked to international oil prices - have not been revised for over two months now.

Petrol costs Rs 95.41 a litre in Delhi and diesel is priced at Rs 86.67.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 18 (IANS): Shares in textile business have witnessed a consistent uptick in the recent months due to various policy measures and on hopes of a firm outlook for the sector going ahead.

Besides, the GST council’s recent move to defer rate hike on textiles has buoyed investors’ sentiment.

In its latest GST council meeting, it was unanimously decided to defer a hike in rates on textiles from 5 per cent to 12 per cent, which was to come into effect from January 1.

The matter will be discussed again in the next council meeting.

was due Centre’s production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes in the key manufacturing sectors, which included the textiles sector.

On September 8, 2021, the Union Cabinet had cleared the PLI scheme for the textile sector with an estimated budget outlay of Rs 10,683 crore.

The Centre, through the scheme, aims to provide a big fillip to the man-made fibres and technical textiles segments by promoting industries that invest in the production of some select textile categories.

Consequently, shares Of companies such as Alok Industries rose 40 per cent, Trident 333 per cent, KPR Mill 315 per cent, Arvind 195 per cent, Welspun India 134 per cent, Gokaldas Exports 344 per cent, Lux Industries 147 per cent, Filatex India 109 per cent, and Ambika Cotton Mills 105 per cent during the period.

In addition, analysts said that the stock price movement is likely to continue in the near future.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 BUSINESS Oil price tops Gold declines Mahindra group announces ‘mileage $87 but petrol, Rs 23; silver flat guarantee’ scheme for its BSVI truck range DELHI, JAN 18 diesel static M U M B A I , J A N 1 8 System that leads to lower tive Sector, Mahindra & NEW (PTI): Gold price in the

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Russia moves more troops westward amid tensions MOSCOW, JAN 18 (AP): Russia is sending troops from the countr y’s far east to Belarus for major war games, officials said Tuesday, in a deployment further beefing up Russian military assets near Ukraine amid Western fears of an invasion.

Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin said the drills are intended to practice a joint response to external threats by the alliance of Russia and Belarus, which have close political, economic and military ties. Fomin didn’t say how many troops and weapons were being redeployed for the exercises, or give the number of troops that will be involved in the war games.

Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia could launch an attack from various directions, including from the territory of its ally Belarus. The deployment would dramatically bolster an estimated 100,000 troops with tanks and other heavy weapons amassed near Ukraine in

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what the West fears could be a prelude to an invasion.

Russia has denied an intention to attack its ex-Soviet neighbour, but demanded guarantees from the West that NATO will not expand to Ukraine or other exSoviet nations or place its troops and weapons there.

Washington and its allies firmly rejected Moscow’s demands during last week’s Russia-US negotiations in Geneva and a related NATO-Russia meeting in Brussels.

Fomin said the drills, which involve an unspecified number of troops from Russia’s Eastern Military District that encompasses Eastern Siberia and the

Far East, reflect the need to practice concentrating the country’s entire military potential in western Russia.

“A situation may arise when forces and means of the regional group of forces will be insufficient to ensure reliable security of the union state, and we must be ready to strengthen it,” Fomin said at a meeting with foreign military attaches.

“We have reached an understanding with Belarus that it’s necessary to engage the entire military potential for joint defence.”

Belarus’ authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko said the joint maneuvers will be conducted on Belarus’ western border and also in the country’s south, where it borders Ukraine. Lukashenko has increasingly relied on the Kremlin’s support amid Western sanctions over a brutal crackdown on domestic protests. The US and its allies have urged Russia to deescalate the situation by calling the troops back to their barracks.

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Covid pandemic ‘nowhere near over’, says WHO chief

GENEVA, JAN 18 (AFP): The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, the World Health Organization chief said Tuesday, cautioning against a narrative that the fast-spreading Omicron variant is risk-free.

“This pandemic is nowhere near over,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters from WHO’s headquarters in Geneva.

Tedros warned against dismissing as mild the coronavirus variant Omicron, which has spread like wildfire around the globe since it was first detected in southern Africa in November.

The Omicron variant is much more contagious than previous strains but seems to cause less serious disease.

That has triggered a debate on the virus passing from being a pandemic to becoming endemic-- with the implication that the danger will have passed.

But the WHO has warned that the sheer numbers of people infected will mean many vulnerable people are still falling seriously ill and dying.

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severe, on average, but the narrative that it is a mild disease is misleading,” Tedros said.

“Make no mistake: Omicron is causing hospitalisations and deaths, and even the less severe cases are inundating health facilities.”

He said there were indications that the Omicron-fuelled surge of Covid cases may have peaked in some countries.

This, he said, “gives hope that the worst of this latest wave is done with, but no country is out of the woods yet”.

“Vaccines may be less effective at preventing infection and transmission of Omicron than they were for previous variants, but they still are exceptionally good at preventing serious disease and death,” he said.

UK PM Boris Johnson forced to deny ex-aide’s damaging ‘partygate’ attack LONDON, JAN 18 (PTI): Boris Johnson is on Tuesday battling further charges around the “partygate” scandal after his former top aide turned fierce critic alleged that the British prime minister had lied to Parliament about a drinks gathering he attended during lockdown.

Dominic Cummings was a key official at 10 Downing Street in May 2020 at the time of a garden party for which Johnson apologised to the House of Commons last week, when he said he “believed implicitly” that it was a work event. However, Cummings, his Chief Strategy Adviser at the time, took to his online blog to claim that his boss was fully aware that it was in fact a party and that he would “swear under oath” that he had even warned him against it and wanted it cancelled.

“I’m saying categorically that nobody told me, nobody said this was something that was against the rules, doing something that wasn’t a work event because frankly, I can’t imagine why it would have gone ahead or

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it would have been allowed to go ahead if it was against the rules,” Johnson told reporters during a tour of a hospital in north London.

“My memory is going out into the garden for about 25 minutes, which I implicitly thought was a work event, and talking to staff, thanking staff. I then went back to my office and continued my work,” he said.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak, widely touted as a frontrunner to step in as the UK’s first Indian-origin prime minister should Johnson be made to resign over the engulfing scandal, spoke out firmly on Tuesday in favour of the embattled leader when asked on camera by ‘Sky News’ if he believed the premier was telling the truth. “Of course I do. The prime minister set out his understanding of this mat-

ter in Parliament last week and I refer you to his words.

As you know, Sue Gray is conducting an inquiry into this matter and I fully support the Prime Minister’s request for patience while that inquiry concludes,” Sunak said.

Earlier, Johnson’s office insisted it was “untrue” to say Johnson was “warned about the event” and reiterated the line being taken by government ministers that a Cabinet Office inquiry into the issue should be allowed to conclude and determine all the facts. “As he said earlier, he believed implicitly that this was a work event.

He has apologised to the House and is committed to making a further statement once the investigation concludes,” a No. 10 Downing Street spokesperson said.

However, Cummings who famously left Downing Street in November 2020 with a box in hand – indicative of an unceremonious exit after a much-publicised power struggle within the top ranks of the Prime Minister’s Office – has disputed this account from Johnson’s office.

Palestine warns Pak PM Imran Khan a ‘religion exploiter’: Oppn PML-N against Nepal’s Province 2 bordering eviction in East Jerusalem India named ‘Madhes Pradesh’

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Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif said in a tweet.

“Such a self-serving approach will wreak greater damage upon the polity than is being understood,” he lamented.

PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Imran Khan is a “religion exploiter as he is using religious concepts and reforms only for political gains and toxic populism.”

“Imran’s article is like hiding in a mosque after committing major theft.

Imran’s shameless strategy of hiding behind religion and desecrating the name of Islam, Riyaasat-e-Madina (the state of Madina at the time of Prophet Muhammad pbuh) and holy names are aimed at hiding his looting, plundering, incompetence and incapacity,” she said.

The former federal information minister said

only a “megalomaniacal, egotistical, stubborn, and arrogant person living in denial could write such a self-righteous article.”

“Imran’s mental state of denial and desperation to save his sinking boat is exposed by this article after ruining the country in three years in power,” the PMLN leader lambasted.

Imran and his government is the living manifestation of everything the Riyaasat-e-Madina was not and advised against.

It is rich that a person who takes pride in his bigotry and hypocrisy has the audacity to talk about Riyaasat-e-Madina. The ruler remained asleep 20 kilometers away from Murree where dozens died, and has still not visited the victims’ families, should keep his mouth shut about Riyaasat-e-Madina, Aurangzeb said.

RAMALLAH, JAN 18 (IANS): Palestine has warned Israel against evicting Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem. “The Israeli attempts to evict the Salhiya family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood fall within the framework of forced displacement,” said President Mahmoud Abbas in a statement, stressing that the actions contravened international and humanitarian law. The statement said Israel’s use of force for eviction and approval of building thousands of settlement units would escalate tensions in the Palestinian territories, reports Xinhua news agency. The evacuation “might be a prelude to a process of forced displacement of dozens of Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem”, the statement added.

KATHMANDU, JAN 18 (PTI): Nepal’s south-eastern Province 2 bordering India has been named Madhes Pradesh with Janakpur retained as its capital, settling a long-standing debate on the region’s official reference after it was made a province in 2015.

The Provincial Assembly on Monday voted in two-thirds majority for both decisions. Of the 99 voting members, 78 voted for Janakpur as capital and 80 voted for the provincial name Madhes.

Madhes is Nepal’s smallest province in terms of area but second largest in terms of population. It borders India (Bihar) in the south and has eight districts - Bara, Parsa, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari.

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OFFICE OF THE Identities of 2 Indians killed in drone attack in UAE established; two Indians among six injured TSEMINYU DISTRICT GBS’ ASSOCIATION two Indians and a Pakistani national were killed and six others injured in the attack claimed by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The explosions were caused by “small flying objects”, possibly drones, that hit three petroleum tankers in Abu Dhabi. The embassy in Abu Dhabi said on Tuesday that the identities of the two deceased Indian nationals have been established. “@IndembAbuDhabi officials are in touch with

their family members. The Mission is working closely with UAE authorities, including ADNOC, for early repatriation of mortal remains,” it tweeted. However, the embassy has not revealed their identities. “Of the 6 injured, 2 are Indian nationals. After receiving the medical treatment they were discharged yesterday night.

We thank the UAE Government @MoFAICUAE & @ AdnocGroup for their support,” the embassy tweeted.

APPRECIATION

Tseminyu District Gaon Bura Association (TDGBA) expresses our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and his Council of Ministers for fulfilling the long cherished dream of the Rengmas by declaring Tseminyu as the 13th District of Nagaland.

Our sincere gratitude also goes out to Shri. R. Khing, Advisor, all the Rengma frontal organizations, Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), NDPP govt. and well-wishers. All your unflinching support made it possible to mark a redletter day in the history of the Rengmas. May God bless you all.

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Sd/(Ancho Kath) Gen. Secretary TDGBA

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DUBAI, JAN 18 (PTI): The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday’s suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates’ capital have been established, the Indian Embassy said on Tuesday.

The mission also said that two Indians were among six injured in the attacks.

The two were discharged on Monday night after medical treatment. On Monday,

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The Ngwalwa Village Council notifies its resolution which was passed and approved on the 30th Dec 2021 during its general meeting.

1. That selling and buying of land at Ngwalwa Village under Peren district by any individual/Khel/ Clan are totally banned. Therefore, whosoever deals in such activities will be annulled and the village council will not be held responsible.

2. That, every outsider (individual, group or organisation) who has purchased land under the jurisdiction of Ngwalwa Village is asked to produce their original Sales Deed along with all other land holding documents in original to the undersigned in order to get the land permit from the village authority at the earliest. Failing of which may lead to cancellation of their land(s) for which the council will not be held responsible if any kind of land disputes arises in the future.

3. The council also ask every outsider who purchase land at Ngwalwa to get their legal guardianship from one of the rightful/ legitimate villagers as per the village customary law and those who have already obtained guardians are asked to produce their proof in witting within 30/12/2022.

4. The council also passed that Bore-well drilling is totally restricted without the permission of the village council.

Failing to comply with the above notification will be doing so at their own risk.

lation in the region is of Indian descent and Maithili is the most widely spoken language.

Senior Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Mahato said the new province name is a milestone in Nepal moving towards complete federalism, with the identity of Madhesis. Colloquially Madhesi means people from the southern plains.

In Hindu religious text,

Madesh refers to Lord Shiva.

Province 2, or Madhes Pradesh now, was formed after Nepal’s new Constitution came into effect in September 2015, turning the country into a ‘Federal Democratic Republic’.

Before attaining provincial status, Madhesi parties had extensively campaigned for greater rights, representation and autonomy.

A WORD OF GRATITUDE TO SHRI. Y. PATTON, HONORABLE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER We, TUNGOE CLAN of Old Riphyim Village, Wokha District hereby extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri. Y. Patton, Honorable Deputy Chief Minister, Nagaland for his indomitable act of kindness and help extended to our Clan since the inception of his political career to date. No words are enough to express our profound gratitude but pray that our Almighty God bestow more blessings upon him and his family.

Moreover, Old Riphyim Tungoe Clan held a general meeting on 15th Jan’ 2022 at Old Riphyim Village and resolved to wholeheartedly and unflinchingly support Shri. Y. Patton, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister in the next general election.

We wish him success in his future endeavour Sd/TUNGOE CLAN Old Riphyim Village Wokha, Nagaland

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Konyak Union Mokokchung (KUM) would like to convey our profound gratitude to all individuals, churches and organizations who have generously extended financial help towards the victims of Sumo vehicle accident that occurred on 4th January 2022 at Changtongya Town.

The mentions are being made in the following: 1. Hon’ble Advisor DUDA – Shri Bongkhao Konyak 2. Hon’ble RD Minister – Shri Metsubo Jamir 3. Hon’ble PWD Minister – Shri Tongpang Ozukum 4. Longchara Baptist Church, Changtongya 5. NDPP Mokokchung District 6. Ao Senden Mkg, 7. All Ward Union Changtongya 8. CTBA Changtongya 9. ENPO Mokokchung Unit 10. ENWO Mkg Unit 11. Konyak Baptist Church Mkg 12. Konyak Baptist Fellowship Changtongya 13. KSNK Unit Mkg 14. Konyak Students' Union Mkg 15. Chang Union Mkg 16. Phom Union Mkg 17. Akhoya Village Council 18. Yachem Village Phom 19. Khiamnungam Union Mkg 20. Longchang Union Mkg 21. Yonghong Changnyu Mkg 22. Yimkiung Union Mkg 23. Jakphang Union Mkg 24. Phom Baptist Church Mkg 25. Changsao Thangjen Mkg 26. Ukha Yukya Yisemyong 27. Tobu Area People’s Union Mkg 28. Mr. & Mrs. Y. Among Yimkiung 29. Mr. & Mrs. Imtizulu Mkg 30. Mr. & Mrs. Imtichuba Changtongya Town.

The Union further regret our inability to thank each and every one by name but pray to the Almighty God for His abundant blessings upon each one of you.

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LAHORE, JAN 18 (PTI): Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz, the country’s main Opposition party on Tuesday dubbed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan a “religion exploiter” for using religious concepts and reforms only as a cover-up for the massive governance and economic breakdown in the country.

Reacting to Khan’s article “Spirit Of Riyaasate-Madina:Transforming Pakistan” in the local media on Monday, the PMLN leaders chided the cricketer-turned-politician for using religion for political gains and toxic populism.

“Really concer ned with the way the prime minister is using religion as a cover-up for the massive governance & economic breakdown the country has suffered in decades due to his policies,” PML-N President and Opposition

Sd/WOKNYEI KONYAK President, KUM

Sd/A HONGPE KONYAK Asst. Gen. Secretary, KUM

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f a certain motion or activity causes seriIhave ous joint pain, stop! Likewise, you might overdone it if you still have pain an hour or so after you exercise. Rest and icing might help, but talk to your doctor to be sure. Joint padding and braces can also help protect against excess pressure on your joints. As always, it’s important to use the right technique no matter what the activity. (by Carol DerSarkissian, MD)

andy Moore has revealed she’s got new music “coming very soon”.

The 37-year-old star released her sixth album ‘Silver Landings’ - her first in 11 years - in 2020, and she is now working on new material.

In a lengthy Instagram post, she wrote: “Nearly 2 years ago, my first record in 11 years came into the world.

“We were 4 days away from leaving for my first tour since 2007 when the pandemic shut the world down.

“It was hard to sort through the myriad of emotions of what it took to make that music: the disappointment and sorrow of unfulfilled dreams…. all while we were collectively grappling with and grieving the tragedy unfolding around the globe.

“So I turned back to music because that was the only catharsis I could find while stuck at home.”

She described the record as “the mark of the ultimate chapter surrounding impending parenthood”, and confirmed her future plans.

She continued: “Anyway…. all of this to tell you that there is new music coming very soon… and a tour!

“And I’m staying present and open to this experience revealing itself exactly how it’s supposed to.

“**** PS: your comments, love and encouragement are so appreciated. Year already made.

Thanks, friends!! Hope to see you on the road soon!!

Xoxoxo. (sic)” The ‘This Is Us’ actress previously admitted while she loves acting, music lets her be her true self.

She explained: “You know what? I feel so lucky.

I have this other side of my

job that literally is the best job I’ve ever had. I’m so creatively fulfilled. I love the people I work with. I love the material I get to work with.

“It’s like I’m able to really pour so much of myself into that, but music is a whole other being. It is truly me. I’m not hiding behind a character or someone else’s words.”

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Ayushmann’s ‘An Katy Perry plotting huge 2022, Action Hero’ to enter Robbie Williams hopes to tour in 2022 including ‘new track with Zedd’ production this month R

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aty Perry has “loads more surprises” for fans this year, including a potential new track with DJ Zedd.

The 37-year-old pop megastar - who is currently completing a stint in Las Vegas - recently dropped the dance-pop track ‘When I’m Gone’ with electronic music superstar, Alesso, and now it’s been

reported she has another song lined up with her ‘365’ collaborator, Zedd.

A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Katy has been working hard and is determined to make 2022 her year.

“Her current Las Vegas residency has nearly sold out and there is a lot of new music in the works.

“A number of collabs have been set up, including a track with Zedd. Katy has got loads more surprises in store for the next 12 months.

“She has been finding her feet again in terms of music after becoming a mum in 2020, but the success of her residency so far as got her really excited for what’s to come.”

Katy recently admitted she loves how her ‘Katy Perry:PLAY’ run at the Resorts World Theatre allows her to be “artistic” and also get to be there for her 16-month-old daughter, Daisy Dove - whom she has with fiance Orlando Bloom - which suggests fans could see more of the ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker on stage in Sin City.

She said: “I really wanted to be able to strike more of a balance - to have a child and take her to preschool - but also be artistic and play with that energy.”

The ‘Smile’ singer shared how having sweet “moments” as a family are “so important” to her.

Katy added: “Orlando and I just did a hike with our daughter. We went to look at some ducks and turtles because it’s so important for me to have those moments every single day, especially when I’m working from 2pm to 9pm.”

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n Action Hero’ starr i n g Ay u s h m a n n Khurrana is all set to go on floors this month. The film directed by Anirudh Iyer, will see its schedule traversing boundaries and will be shot in the UK and India.

The film will mark Ayushmann’s first stint in the action genre and is also his first film to be shot in London. The film, a joint production between T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions, follows the journey of an artiste, and boasts of slick action and edgy satire.

Talking about the movie, Bhushan Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director of T-Series says, “’An Action Hero’ has a quirky and fresh storyline and who better than Ayushmann Khurrana could fit the role. We are enthralled to commence its shoot in London and can’t contain our excitement for audiences to witness this entertainment from Aanand L. Rai’s stable.”

Speaking about the movie going on floors in January, maverick storyteller Aanand L. Rai said, “We are excited about ‘An Action Hero’ finally going on the floors and seeing Ayushmann breathe life into the character. The movie is going to be an out-of-the-box entertaining story.” (IANS)

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obbie Williams is hoping to go on tour at the end of the

The 47-year-old singer - who had to cut his Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre short in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic - is keen to get back on the road, but admits he wouldn’t be surprised if COVID hit hard again later this winter.

He said: “Hopefully I’m going to go on tour at the end of this year.”

“But you see how this year has gone”.

“I think every summer we’re going to think it’s over and then every winter it’s going to come back”.

“Every time I’ve had a guess that this is going to be over I’ve been completely wrong.”

Robbie admitted the pandemic has been “terrifying”, and he longs to get back on stage.

In a new interview in the US, he added: “It’s terrifying for many, many reasons but personally and selfishly I haven’t been able to gig, I haven’t been able to do a tour.”

A source added to The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Robbie’s dream of getting back out on the road is something he wants to make a reality.

“This year could be next time to please abso- end of the day: it’s pleasing tough, but knowing Robbie, lutely everybody, because everybody.” that’s what this job is at the

(Contactmusic) anything is possible.”

Robbie performed 16 dates at the Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre in 2019 and was due to return for more in 2020 until COVID struck. The pop star was planning to take on board some of the feedback he had received from fans following his initial shows.

Speaking in March 2020, he said: “People have come to the show and said, ‘There’s not enough Robbie Williams songs!’ So it’s a dilemma. And I hear them and I get it. So I’m adding a few more Robbie Williams songs this time around, because I am Robbie WilThe Wokha Village Theological Students’ Fellowship liams.

(WVTSF) conveys our heartiest congratulations to “We shall see how it Dr. O. James Kithan on earning his D.Th degree. Your dream goes. But for those people of holding a doctorate degree by your name has finally been leaving comments ... I’m fulfilled. May God bless you and help you achieve more in life. really sorry. I’ll try my best President, WVTSF

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‘Jai Bhim’ video makes its way to YouTube channel of the Oscars

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he official YouTube channel of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen to feature a video of director Gnanavel explaining his critically acclaimed courtroom drama ‘Jai Bhim’, under its ‘Scene At the Academy’ segment.

The 12 minute 47 second video clip begins with the opening scenes of the film. It then shows director Gnanavel explaining about the theme of the film. This is followed by important sequences from the film.

In the video, director Gnanavel says, “The opening scene of the film shows the police segregating tribal people on the basis of caste. You could call it the film’s theme. How easily a powerful system can brand the oppressed as habitual offenders

on the basis of caste.

“When a privileged person is in trouble, their whole community shows up to fight. But for minorities like tribal people? They have no hope or scope.

“It is said that racism is the worst kind of discrimination worldwide. But casteism has several layers of discrimination built into it. If racism is like a spring which swirls up, those in the bottom can eventually fight their way to the top. But casteism is heirarchial. You can’t move up or forward. One caste will stop you. If you make it past them, another will get you.

“This film is not just about custodial violence faced by tribal people.

It is about how caste discrimination forms the basis of custodial discrimination.”

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Our heartiest congratulations to our grand-daughter, Ms. Aoienla of Salulamang Village, D/o Mr. C. I. Meren and Mrs. Temsunaro, for passing out M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical) securing the 1st position among the Top Ten in Manipur University, Imphal from College of Nursing, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences. We wish her all the best with success in academic and professional pursuits. dp-260/22

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Tritons CC Mokokchung wins T20 WCC

Organizers, winners and the runners-up with the guest of the closing ceremony Rickey Ozukum on January 17 at local ground, Wokha.

led the team to victory.

LCYO though collected quick four wickets while bowling in their first restricted overs but an expensive run resulted to lose the match to Tritons CC. David Yanthan of LCYO collected two wickets in four over deliveries of 21 runs and a maiden could not stop the valiant batsmen of Tritons CC Mokokchung to clinched the WCC T20 title in 15.5 overs losing 6

wickets. Tritons CC winning the match by four wickets, the man of the match was awarded to Mrinmoy Dutta.

Earlier, an exhibition match was played between DC Wokha XI Vs SNK President XI. Winning the toss by the SNK President XI opted to bat first and scored 66 runs target all out in 14.1 overs of the 15 restricted overs match.

DC XI won the match by four wickets while Chon-

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Unity Cup: Walford CC and Deccan Strikers register win

DIMAPUR, JAN 18 (NPN): Tritons CC Mokokchung emerged as the champion of the 26th edition of Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC) T20 by defeating LCYO in the final match on January 17 at local ground Wokha.

Tritons CC Mokokchung after winning the toss opted to bat first, making 126 runs target losing all wickets in the 19.6 overs.

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lected 56 runs in 44 balls; Rendemo Mozhui’s 17 runs in 23 balls were the main contributor for LCYO. Arjun Kumar of Tritons CC in his four overs, 18 runs claimed 2 wickets and Bidesi Nayak in his four overs delivery 28 runs claimed three wickets.

Tritons CC Mokokchung batting in the form of Mrinmoy Dutta’s 31 runs (not out) in 21 balls, Vikram Rawat’s 24 runs in 15 balls

Associate vice president, AFI and advisor to chief minister, Nagaland, Abu Metha with other officials and players at the opening ceremony at Botsa Village on January 18. (DIPR)

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): The opening ceremony of the 30th Northern Angami Sports Association Group – D (NASA-D) Games and Sports events kicked off on January 18 at Botsa Village, Kohima district.

Nor ther n Angami Sports Association Group – D, comprising of twelve villages marched to start the first day of the event with associate vice president, Athletic Federation of India and advisor to chief minister of Nagaland, Abu Metha as the special guest.

According to DIPR report, Metha asserted that games and sports have become one of the most watched and awaited activity globally.

“Unlike the bygone days where sports were considered a hobby or a

recreation or fitness activity, it has now become the most recognized profession and a prominent career to pursue”, he added.

Metha remarked that games and sports unite people, it brings more country together under one platform than any other human activity on earth.

He also briefed on the potential of excelling in games and sports, stating that a champion in their field gets immediate recognition worldwide as well as a lucrative career.

Metha revealed that the government is trying to facilitate the infrastructure and resources for sports and games and added that, in the entire northeast, the first Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence will be inaugurated shortly at Sovima, to provide a platform for the chosen sport person

to get intensive training in sports. “Nagas have the potential to become a champion, it is our aim and ambition that Nagas too become world champion”, he stated.

He reminded that there is no shortcut, nor under the table arrangement in the field of sports to become a successful player, saying that any sports person has to work hard and discipline himself to become a champion.

He further urged all the sports person to acquire the determination and the mental strength to excel in its own discipline and to work hard, to give the best to bring name and glory to their people and to their State.

The special guest kicked off the first match of football between Chiechama and Tsiemeku basa.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): Walford CC and Deccan Strikers have won their respective matches on January 18 at the ongoing 7th Unity Cup Cricket tournament organized by Nepali Baptist Church Chümoukedima Youth Sports Ministry at local ground Chümoukedima.

In the first match, Walford CC won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 205 runs in 20 overs. With Prince playing half century knocked of 54 runs.

Chasing the target Royal CC got all out at 105 runs in just 17 overs. Prince was adjudged man of the match for his 54 runs and 1 wicket. Walford CC won the match by 99 runs.

In the second match, Deccan Strikers defeated Jackals United by 37 runs.

After winning the toss, Jackals United opted to field where Deccan Strikers were put into bat first scoring 164 runs in their 20 overs losing 8 wickets.

Tohoto and Tokumeren scored 52 and 39 runs respectively for Deccan Strikers whereas in reply Jackals United were restricted in 127 runs in the 19 over. Monu of Jackals United was the highest run scorer from the team scoring 44 runs Toki Meren of Deccan Strikers was adjudged man of the match for his knock of 39 runs including 2 fours n 3 sixes and also clinched 4 wickets.

Spezia rally to stun AC Milan in Serie A amid controversy ROME, JAN 18 (IANS): AC Milan squandered a one-goal lead to be upset by Spezia 2-1 in a controversial game at San Siro here. Milan had claimed three consecutive league wins before Monday’s game, and a win would have lifted them to the top place.

The home side was utterly dominant in the first half, as Rafael Leao was active and won a penalty in the 43rd minute for Milan, but Theo Hernandez scuffed it wide.

Leao kept wreaking havoc and finally found the back of the net on the stroke of halftime when Rade Krunic’s long pass found the Portuguese, who outpaced the defender to loop over an on-rushing goalkeeper.

Spezia pulled back on level terms in the 63rd minute as Daniele Verde rolled across from the left and Kevin Agudelo tapped it in undisturbed.

The game culminated in stoppages time, Milan’s winger Junior Messias thought he had scored the K Y M C

Spezia players celebrate after winning their Serie A match against AC Milan.

winner, but the referee Marco Serra blew the whistle before the Brazilian hit the ball, instead he awarded Milan a free-kick following a foul on Ante Rebic.

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With Milan still smarting from the decision, Spezia scored the last-gasp winner in the dying seconds through a counter-attack, when Emmanuel Gyasi finished with a daisy-cutter from a close range.

With the setback, AC Milan still sit second with

48 points, two behind Inter Milan who have a game in hand.

Also on January 16, Napoli dominated Bologna 2-0 on Hirving Lozano’s double; Fiorentina registered a comfortable 6-0 victory over relegation battlers Genoa who just sacked coach Andriy Shevchenko.

benthung Ezung was adjudged the man of the match award. While the benefit match collected an amount of Rs. 81,200 which was received from various cricket lovers and from the organizers, later the contributed money collected will be sent to Oting victims’ families, informed SNK the organisers of WCC. Tritons CC Mokokchung received a cash amount of Rs. 80,000 sponsored by Nagaland Cricket Association while a certificate and tree saplings were handed to the players.

LCYO, the runnersup went home with cash along with tree saplings and certificates. The man of the tournament was adjudged to Arjun Kumar of Tritons CC Mokokchung.

A short closing ceremony was conducted prior to the final match where secretary NPP Nagaland, Ricky Ozukum graced the match and later after the match he also handed over the champions a trophy along with cash, certificate and tree saplings.

65th KVSA meet underway

Participants run during the KVSA men’s 100m race on Tuesday in Kohima. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 18 (NPN): The 65th Kohima Village Sports Association (KVSA) meet 2022 under the aegis of Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) entered its first day here today with T Khel leading by 9 medals (3 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze), followed by P Khel (2 gold and 2 bronze), D khel (1 gold) and L khel (3 silver).

Kevise Belho (T khel) bagged the top position in 800m race (men) with a new time limit of 2:08:31 defeating previous year’s winner, Kikrusilie Kire (D khel) who was timed 2:10:17 in 2020, while Petekhrietuo Solo

(T Khel) and Thejakhrielie Mechülho (P khel) secured the second and third places respectively.

In the women’s category, Khriezelhounuo Keyho (P khel) bagged the first place followed by Dziesekuonuo Linyü (L khel) and Kelhoulenuo Solo (T khel).

In men’s high jump, Neiketoulie Belho (T-khel) secured first position jumping 1.75m, followed by Keneitseizo Belho (T-khel) covering 1.75m and third

by Keduolhouvolie Solo (T-khel) with 1.70 while in women’s category, Roukuosanuo Sachü of D-khel bagged the top position (1.35m), while Dziesengunuo Solo of T -khel (1.30m)

and Kelhouneinuo Rutsa of P khel (1.30m) secured second and third respectively.

In 4x400 mixed relay race (men), P khel set a new record of 3:43:72 sec, defeating the old record that was set by T khel performing at 45.33 sec in 2020, L khel secured the second place.

Under women’s broad jump, Dziesengunuo Solo (T khel) secured the first place, while Pelekhonuo Mepofhüo (L khel) and Rüduolhounuo Belho (T khel) bagged second and third positions respectively.

A cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs has been reserved for the prize money while Rs 10,000/- for record breakers.

4th Aphuyemi Cup begins in Pughoboto

Roko Angami and others at the inaugural function of 4th Aphuyemi Cup in Pughoboto on January 18.

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 8 (NPN): The 4th Aphuyemi Cup 2022 under the aegis of Aphuyemi Football Club (AFC) kick started on Tuesday at Pughoboto Town local ground. The tourney will continue till January 24.

Aphuyemi Cup is a premier football tournament of Pughoboto subdivision with a total prize money of Rs. 1,70,000/-.

Gracing the inaugural ceremony as the chief invitee, president Nagaland Football Coaches Association (NFCA) and former international football player, Roko Angami, challenged the players to be serious and committed to become a famous foot-

baller.

He cautioned the players not to play football out of the law and urged to strictly follow 17 football laws.

He maintained that discipline and hard work will determine the fate of their successful journey in the field of football.

“The principle of discipline has start from one’s kitchen, which would eventually enrich their conduct on all front”, Roko said.

Asking the youth to make the best use of their talents, he said “Why can’t you if others can do?”

He stated that a good footballer is needed everywhere and asked the players to broaden their outlook

towards the higher level of competitions.

He also challenged the players to always keep ‘fair play’ in their minds to the delight of the spectators.

Meanwhile, Roko lauded AFC for providing an opportunity to the football lovers of Pughoboto area through Aphuyemi Cup and to develop football in holistic manner.

He also assured to suppor t them through coaching activities as and when required.

Roko expressed his desire to see that Pughoboto area produce many good footballers, adding that the same is possible when they (players) are committed, stay discipline, patience

and uphold hard work.

AFC president Shiyeto Wotsa informed that AFC was started in 2019 to develop football in Pughoboto area. He told the players to have a clear approach and focus on higher level of competitions. Earlier, introduction was done by AFC joint secretary Kivika Swu. The inaugural function was compered by Kitoho Zhimo and Lucy Swu. The participating teams of 4th Aphuyemi Cup include - Spireites FC, Natsumi FC, Secret FC Pughoboto, Spartan FC Ghatashi, FC Phute Mishili, Heboluto FC Pughoboto, United FC Chisholi, Chisholi FC and Mukali Center Club.

Prannoy enters 2nd rd of Syed Modi, Sourabh stunned LUCKNOW, JAN 18 (PTI): India’s HS Prannoy entered the second round of the men’s singles competition at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament after registering a straight-game win over Ukraine’s Danylo Bosniuk but seventh seed Sourabh Verma was stunned

by Azerbaijan’s Ade Resky Dwicahyo here on Tuesday.

On a comeback trail, the fifth seeded Prannoy took just 36 minutes to get the better of Bosniuk 21-14 21-18 in his opening match.

A former top-10 player, Prannoy, who gave a good account of himself before being stopped by 20-year-old Lakshya Sen in the quarterfinals of the India Open last week, will next meet compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat, who got a first round walkover from Rahul Yadav Chittaboina.

However, the tournament was over for fourth seed Sameer Verma after he retired hurt against Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen.

Sameer was trailing 2-7 in the first game before he decided to concede the match due to a calf muscle injury, which he had sustained in October last year.

Subhankar Dey also conceded his match against compatriot Kartikey Gulshan Kumar due to an injury when he was trailing 2-9 in the opening game.

HS Prannoy

Later in the day, Sourabh suffered a 15-21 21-19 21-18 first-round defeat to Dwicahyo in a match that lasted one hour and seven minutes. Among women, Ashmita Chaliha gave a first

round walkover to Malvika Bansod, while Aakarshi Kashyap defeated Mugdha Agrey 21-13 21-14 and Anupama Upadhyaya eased past Rituparna Das. In the men’s doubles, Tushar Sharma and

Vinay Kumar Singh beat the French pair of Fabien Delrue and William Villeger 21-8 21-13 in 28 minutes.

I n m i xe d d o u b l e s, S i d d h a r t h Ja k h a r a n d Megha Morchana Bora defeated compatriots Ashith Surya and Pranjal Prabhu Chimulkar 21-14 22-20 in 32 minutes. In another men’s doubles match, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila got the better of Norway’s Torjus Flaatten and Vegard Rikheim 23-21 21-19 in 36 minutes.

Two-time Olympic medallist and top seed PV Sindhu will open her campaign against compatriot Tanya Hemanth on Wednesday.

Shri. Joseph Hesso, IPS DIGP Hqr. Kohima, Nagaland graces the 29th edition of Coco Area Sports at Akuhaito Town as Special Guest on 17th Jan 2022. db-45/22 K Y M C

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ISL: Odisha FC beat NE United FC 2-0

FAT O R DA , J A N 1 8 (AGENCIES): Odisha FC rose to fifth place with a 2-0 victory over NorthEast United in the latest 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League encounter at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda.

The win takes OFC from ninth to fifth with only one point separating them from the fourth-placed Mumbai City FC. As for Khalid Jamil and Co, the winless streak extends to five games as they sit in 10th place in the standings.

Daniel Lalhlimpuia (17’) gave the Kalinga Warriors an early lead with his first goal of the season. Aridai Suarez (22’) extended the advantage five minutes later, being involved in both goals.

Early exchanges saw both sides create halfchances to score. Suhair Vadakkepeedika provided Lalkhawpuimawia with a decent chance but the forward completely miscued his shot from 12-yards out, to the anger of Khalid Jamil on the sideline.

NEUFC was punished moments later after the opening goal was scored by Daniel Lalhlimpuia with

halftime break.

The second half saw the Highlanders push for a goal with Hernan Santana blasting his volley against the crossbar from longrange. Post the hour mark, Nandhakumar Sekar who came on from the bench had a great chance to score the third but had his shot saved in a one-on-one situation.

Laldanmawia Ralte looked to have reduced the deficit in the late stages of the match but his goal was ruled out for offside by the officials. The fourth official added four minutes for stoppages following which OFC secured all three points and also recorded a morale-boosting clean sheet.

NorthEast United FC faces Chennaiyin FC in their next outing at the PJN Stadium on Saturday while Odisha FC must wait Javier Hernandez Francisco Gonzalez of Odisha FC and Mohamed Irshad Thaivalappil nine days before meeting of NorthEast United FC in action during ISL match at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. (PTI) Hyderabad FC at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on a simple tap-in. He was low cross. inside on his right foot and Thursday. served the ball on a platThe provider then be- hit a low shot that escaped ter by Aridai Suarez who came the scorer after add- Mirshad Michu’s grip WEDNESDAY’S MATCH weaved past Provat Lakra ing his team’s second goal much to his dismay. OFC FC Goa Vs on the left flank and found on the board. Aridai found kept their noses ahead as SC East Bengal the striker with a precise space on the left flank, cut both teams went into the Time: 7:30 pm

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Bayern striker Lewandowski awarded Best FIFA Men’s Player of Year 2021 ZURICH, JAN 18 (IANS): Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been crowned ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Player of Year 2021’, winning the award for the second year in succession.

The ‘Best FIFA Football Awards 2021’ ceremony was held as a virtual TV show from the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday night.

L ewa n d ow s k i , 3 3 , won the most points from coaches, captains as well as media representatives, taking the reward ahead of second-placed Lionel Messi and third-placed Mohamed Salah.

“I think my performances in the last couple of years have developed in the right direction. I’m always delighted to win individual accolades because they’re also awards for my team,” Lewandowski was quoted by the FIFA website.

Thomas Tuchel was voted ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Coach’ as the German led Premier League side Chelsea to win the European Champions League last season, Xinhua reports.

Chelsea goalkeeper Ed-

Robert Lewandowski

ouard Mendy from Senegal was named ‘The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper’, becoming the first African to win the accolade.

Cristiano Ronaldo also brought home a reward as the 36-year-old received ‘The Best FIFA Special Award for men’s football’ with 115 goals in 184 appearances for Portugal.

“It was a dream. I never thought about beating that record, of scoring 115,” said Ronaldo, who became the highest-scoring male in international football history with 115 goals.

“Even though I’m going to be 37 soon, I feel good, I feel motivated, I have been working hard since I was 18

years old and I continue to,” said the Manchester United veteran. “I love the game. I still have that passion. I want to continue.”

In the women’s section, Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas was named ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Player’ for the first time. Chelsea manager Emma Hayes was voted ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Coach’.

Chile and Olympique Lyonnais’ Christiane Endler was named ‘The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper’. ‘The Best FIFA Special Award for women’s football’ went to Christine Sinclair with 188 goals in 308 caps for Canada.

KL Rahul to open for India in Devin Booker scores 48 as Phoenix Suns top Spurs SA ODIs in Rohit’s absence PAARL, JAN 18 (IANS): Stand-in skipper KL Rahul on Tuesday confirmed that he will open the batting for India in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting here on Wednesday, in the absence of Rohit Sharma.

The 29-year old has batted for India in a number of different positions in the middle order with Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan opening the batting in the 50-over format.

However, he has replaced Dhawan as India’s regular opener in T20Is with the latter not being selected in the team for the shortest format of the game.

“The last 14-15 months I have batted at 4, 5, different positions, where the team needed me. With Rohit not being here, I will bat at the top,” said Rahul in a pre-match virtual press conference.

“I’m not someone who has a lot of plans and targets. I like to take one game at a time. That’s how I’ve played my cricket and

KL Rahul

that’s how I’ll look to lead the team,” he added.

With Rahul opening the batting, it will be interesting to see whether India will go for Dhawan or Ruturaj Gaikwad as KL’s opening partner in the series.

The star batter, who will also captain the side in the absence of white-ball skipper Rohit, said that he

SAN ANTONIO, JAN 18 (AGENCIES): Devin Booker poured in a seasonhigh 48 points and the Phoenix Suns were at their best in the final nine minutes while pulling away for a 121-107 win over the host San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

P h o e n i x h a s wo n four straight games, all on the road, to improve on the league’s best record away from home (17-4).

The Suns have won seven of their past eight games overall after defeating San Antonio for the third time in three meetings this year.

Booker hit 18 of 33 shots, including 5 of 13 from 3-point range. Bismack Biyombo scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Suns, with Chris Paul adding 15 points and 12 assists. Deandre Ayton was out with a right ankle injury.

Jakob Poeltl paced the Spurs with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Dejounte Murray added 18 points and Doug McDermott scored 15.

has learnt a lot while playing under great captains like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

“I have played under great captains like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and hopefully I will use the learnings when I captain the team. I will make mistakes along the way but I Lakers 101, Jazz 95 will learn and get better,” LeBron James scored he said.

25 points and Stanley John-

Australian Open: Medvedev, Rublev progress MELBOURNE, JAN 18 (IANS): World No.2 tennis player, Daniil Medvedev of Russia, was ruthless in his decimation of Henri Laaksonen, defeating the Swiss player 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(3) in his opening match of the Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.

With a 13-1 record across the Australian Open and US Open in 2021, the Russian dropped just three sets in those 13 victories, and would be looking for a second consecutive Grand Slam after his triumph at the Flushing Meadows.

World No. 6 and fourtime Grand Slam quarterfinalist Andrey Rublev of Russia also began his march towards another Grand Slam second week with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Italy’s Gianluca Mager in his 2022 debut. Medvedev dropped serve in the opening game and then surrendered little else over the one-hour, 54-minute contest. The 2021 Australian Open finalist did not face a break point in sets two and three, though Laaksonen allowed just one break point on his own serve in that period. However, Medvedev’s patience paid off at

Daniil Medvedev

crucial moments. Despite some visible frustration late in the third set, the Russian waited for his opponent to commit unforced errors to win the match’s last four points. Medvedev could face home favourite Nick Kyrgios in the second round on January 20. The Aussie faces British qualifier Liam Broady, who is making his Australian Open debut, later on Tuesday.

S h o u l d M e dve d ev win at Melbourne Park, he would become the first man in the Open Era to follow up his maiden Grand Slam title with another title in his next major appearance. This feat has been accomplished five times on the WTA, most recently by Naomi Osaka (2018 US Open, 2019 Aus-

tralian Open). Rublev was off to a near-perfect start, as the clean hitter produced 31 winners to just 13 errors in the one-hour, 24-minute contest against Mager.

After winning the ATP Cup and Davis Cup with the Russian Tennis Federation in 2021, Rublev was set to begin his 2022 campaign at this year’s ATP Cup before a positive COVID-19 test ruled him out. He said he felt “a bit tired” before Tuesday’s match due to the layoff, but was pleased with his performance on the day.

Rublev now awaits the winner of the match between Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania and Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain.

Making his first ap-

Andrey Rublev

pearance at the Australian Open since 2018, Richard Gasquet returned with a bang in a four-set comeback upset against fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert.

The 35-year-old Gasquet, 12 years his countryman’s elder, knocked off the No. 29 seed with a 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 result on Tuesday.

Murray wins first match since 2017

Former World No 1 Andy Murray continued his brilliant run in Australia as he won his opening round match in the Australian Open, beating 21st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in a five-set thriller on his return to the first Grand Slam of the year.

LaMelo Ball (non-COVID illness).

Julius Randle and RJ Barrett both notched 18 points for the Knicks, who made the final score respectable by finishing the game on a 16-3 run. Randle grabbed 10 boards and Barrett corralled 12.

Mavericks 104, Thunder 102

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (17) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the second half at the AT&T Center.

son added a season-high 15 as host Los Angeles rallied to knock off Utah and end a three-game losing streak.

Russell Westbrook also had 15 points and Malik Monk added 14 points for the Lakers, who won for the first time since Jan. 7 despite facing a 10-point deficit late in the third quarter. James contributed

Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88

M A D R I D, J A N 1 8 (AGENCIES): Francisco “Paco” Gento, one of Read Madrid’s greatest players and a European champion with Spain, has died at the age of 88, the club said on Tuesday.

Having started his career at Racing Santander, Gento joined Real Madrid in 1953 and spent 18 years in the Spanish capital until his retirement in 1971. The left winger made 600 appearances for the club and scored 182 goals.

Gento remains the only player to have won six European Cups and he also won 12 league crowns, two Copa del Rey titles and one Intercontinental Cup during his time at Real.

“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and its love and affection to his wife Mari Luz, his sons Francisco and Julio, his granddaughters Aitana and Candela and all his relatives, colleagues and loved ones,” the club said in a statement.

Gento won 43 caps for Spain and represented his country in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups.

seven rebounds and seven assists.

Utah’s Rudy Gobert scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in his second game back from a five-game COVID-19 absence, and Mike Conley added 20 points. The Jazz fell for the fifth time in their past six games.

Hornets 97, Knicks 87

Miles Bridges scored a career-high 38 points as Charlotte drubbed host New York.

Bridges shot 14 of 20 from the field, making five 3-pointers. Terry Rozier added 22 points and seven assists as the Hornets won for the fifth time in their last six games. Charlotte won without star guard

Luka Doncic had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as host Dallas held off a spirited comeback attempt by Oklahoma City, which trailed by 22 in the third quarter.

The Thunder had a chance to tie or take the lead in the final seconds after the Mavericks’ Josh Green missed two free throws with 2.6 seconds left. However, Dallas’ Tim Hardaway Jr. wrestled the inbounds pass away from Mike Muscala.

Dorian Finney-Smith added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 34 points, while Luguentz Dort added 18 points and seven rebounds. The Thunder lost for the seventh time in eight games.

Aus, Eng cricketers ‘kicked out’ of hotel bar post-Ashes booze party

HOBART, JAN 18 (AGENCIES): Australia cricketers Alex Carey, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon and England’s Test captain Joe Root, pacer Jimmy Anderson and assistant coach Graham Thorpe were reportedly ordered by police to leave the Hobart hotel bar in the early hours of the morning following the team’s loss in the fifth and final Ashes Test.

A report in inews.co.uk said on Tuesday (January 18) that “embarrassing video footage of Root, Anderson, and Thorpe being ordered from their hotel bar” had emerged following the 146-run defeat in the Pink-ball Test.

The tourists lost the five-match series 0-4.

The report also said that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had confirmed that “they will launch an investigation into the incident”. Three Australian players were also present in the bar.

“The video appears to corroborate claims that senior management have allowed a drinking culture to develop in the squad and

Video grab of police kicking out cricket players from hotel bar as police shutdown post-Ashes booze party.

compounds the pressure on (England) head coach Chris Silverwood and his team following a humiliating 4-0 series defeat by Australia,” said the report.

The mobile phone footage captures the group of players, also including Australia’s Lyon, Carey and Head, in the outside bar area on the fourth floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in central Hobart around 6 a.m. after Australia’s win in the final Test that was achieved inside three days, the report added.

A 30-second video posted on theroar.com.au supposedly of the incident shows the England and Australian cricketers sur-

rounded by several police personnel, with an officer clearly heard calling out the names of Nathan Lyon, Joe Root and Alex Carey.

A female officer is also heard saying to the group, “Too loud… You have obviously been asked to pack up, so we’ve been asked to come. Time for bed. Thank you. They just want to pack up.”

The police reportedly came to the hotel after receiving a “noise complaint”.

A police statement said, “Tasmania Police attended the Crowne Plaza Hobart on Monday morning after reports were made of intoxicated people in a function area.

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