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Centre’s nod to greenfield airport at Chiethu, aerodrome at Doyang State proposes small landing strips in all dists Spl. Correspondent NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (NPN):

Nagaland minister of civil aviation, transport, railways and land resources, P. Paiwang Konyak Thursday disclosed that the Central government has agreed to the proposed greenfield airport project at Chiethu including the water aerodrome project at Doyang water reservoir.

Paiwang infor med Nagaland Post that union minister of civil aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia had “agreed” to positively take up the projects in Nagaland at the earliest. Paiwang also said that the state government was leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the pet project it had proposed since 2003 did materialize. It may also be mentioned that former chief minister T.R.

Dr. S.C. Jamir hale and hearty: family D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Family members of Dr. SC Jamir have refuted a report that went viral on social media, that the 90-year-old veteran Naga politician suffered a stroke on Thursday.

When contacted by Nagaland Post, a family member refuted the report and clarified that Dr. Jamir only suffered from nausea on reaching Wokha town. He was on his way to Mokokchung to attend a funeral.

He was immediately flown by chopper from Wokha to Dimapur as precaution. Later on arrival at Dimapur, Dr.S.C. Jamir underwent thorough check up at Zion Hospital where he was found to be hale and hearty. A photo of Dr. Jamir was also uploaded in social media, showing him walking back after check up

Paiwang Konyak presenting a memento to Civil Aviation minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia in Delhi.

Zeliang whose government had also proposed another green field project at Ruzaphema, claimed that it was proposed since 2000.

The state government had already purchased a land measuring an area of 1013.72 acres, at Chiethu which was ready to be transferred to Airport Authority of India. The ministry of civil aviation had hired M/s Creative Group, an AAI empanelled firm to prepare a DPR. Paiwang said Kohima was the only state capital in India that did not have an

(C) Vanathi Srinivasan addressing media persons on Thursday. (NP)

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan regretted that Nagas have failed to provide space to women in the political sphere.

Addressing media persons at Hotel Saramati here on Thursday, on her maiden visit to the State, Srinivasan lamented that even though there was equal proportion of women in Nagaland, people failed

110 nations recognize Indian Covid vax certificates: report NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (AGENCIES): As many as 110 countries have given recognition to the Coivd-19 vaccines-- Covaxin and Covishield, official sources informed on Thursday.

There are countries which have agreement with India on mutual recognition of vaccination certificates of nationally recognised or WHO recognised vaccines. Similarly, there are countries which presently do not have such an agreement with India, but they exempt Indian citizens fully vaccinated with nationally recognised or WHO recognised vaccines, according to the Health Ministry guidelines.

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airport despite the National Policy that every state capital should have an airport.

He also said Chiethu airport was a commitment made by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee while on a threeday visit to Kohima in 2003.

He expressed optimism that the ministry of civil aviation will expedite the process of finalization of the DPR upon its submission by the consultant and also sanction the necessary fund for early implementation.

Paiwang also disclosed that the state government had applied for aerodrome

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approval for the proposed greenfield airport from the Ministry of Defence. He said the defence ministry had conveyed "No Objection" on July 13, 2021 taking into consideration the strategic location from the national security point of view.

Water aerodrome: A Water aerodrome project has been identified to be taken up at Doyang hydro project for seaplane service under Regional Connectivity Scheme- Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (RCSUDAN). Paiwang said this project was accepted by the union minister. He therefore, urged the ministry to depute multi-disciplinary team for undertaking techno-feasibility study of the proposed site.

Small landing strips: The state government has also proposed for construction of small landing strips for inter-district connectivity. The state has proposed construction of small landing strips in all the 12 districts at Rs. 7.50 crore per district.

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Alliance Air has announced the launch of multiple flight operations in the Northeast and connect multiple regional dots on the aviation map of eastern part of the country.

Accordingly, the airline will commence flight operations from Guwahati to Shillong and onward to Dimapur and back effective from November 22. This flight will operate under Government of India’s regional connectivity scheme Udan. The airline will deploy its 70-seater luxurious aircraft to connect these cities and the flight will operate four days a week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. As per the schedule, Flight 9I 735 will depart Guwahati at 12.20 pm and arrive Shillong at 1.05 pm.

From Shillong, the flight will depart at 1.30 pm and arrive Dimapur at 2.20 pm.

From Dimapur, the flight will depart at 2.50 pm and arrive Shillong at 3.40 pm, from where it will leave at 4.05 pm and arrive Guwahati at 5.10 pm.

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BJP Mahila chief calls for women representation in politics

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to choose them as their representatives, thereby depriving them of space in politics.

She claimed that BJP was the only political party in the country to have 33% women representation in leadership and hoped that a time would come when Nagaland would have women representatives in the Assembly.

Asked if BJP would field women candidates in the upcoming State Assembly election, Srinivasan re-

plied that State BJP Mahila Morcha president Phangnon Konyak affirmed that the party would field women candidates, provided they had desired qualities and calibre.

She said the issue was discussed in party meetings too. “BJP is the only party that has given leadership role to women within the party and brought gender parity,” she added.

Phangnon Konyak, who too addressed the media, remarked that this was a great opportunity for Naga women to come forward, adding that BJP was looking forward to put up women candidates.

Asked if her visit was related to the upcoming elections, Srinivasan replied that visits of leaders was aimed at strengthening party base in the State.

She said, apart from

strengthening the party, the aim of her visit was to interact with Mahila Morcha State office-bearers and encourage them.

Srinivasan explained that her visit was part of an organisational tour and also to take part in the Mahila executive meeting.

When asked about the opposition-less government in the State, the Mahila Morcha president remarked that the role of opposition was very important in democracy.

She, however, mentioned that forming an opposition-less government was “purposeful”, pointing out that the elected representatives chose to come together as the “situation demanded” so.

She said the situation was not in the hands of any political party.

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Drugs control authority warns against illegal checking DIMAPUR, NOV 18 (NPN): State drugs controlling & licensing authority (DC&LA), health and family welfare (H&FW) department, has taken serious note of certain unscrupulous persons and organisations entering and inspecting pharmacies on the pretext of checking medicine and harassing the licensees in violation of the Drugs & Cosmetic Act. In an order, the additional drugs controller controlling &

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licensing authority, H&FW department, WH Patton, warned that usurpation and infringement of the powers of the state drugs control authority was totally illegal and liable for strict legal action as per the law.

The order stated that the state drugs control authority was the only competent authority to regulate the import, manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs in the State and was empowered to enter and

inspect licensed pharmacy premises.

The state drugs control authority has, therefore, informed that for grievances against any pharmacy indulging in illegal business or dealing in sale of sub-standard drugs, one could lodge written compliant with evidence to the local drugs control authority, chief medical officer office, for redressal and to initiate appropriate legal action as per law.

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Tseminyu district demand: RSZ serves ultimatum on state govt

Rengma Selo Zi members and others during the motor rally at Tseminyu town on Thursday.

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KO H I M A , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) has served an ultimatum on the state government to upgrade Tseminyu sub-division to district headquarters before December 31, 2021.

As part of Tseminyu district demand campaign, hundreds of vehicles including riders from Tseminyu sub-division, joined by Royal Enfield Riders Kohima, Dreamz Unlimited, took part in the motor rally organized by RSZ at Tseminyu town Thursday.

Earlier, before submitting the representation, the convener core committee RSZ, Zukeya Woch, in his speech, said before the census operation takes place, which was scheduled to be held in January 2022, the state government should grant district to Tseminyu sub-division or upgrade

from ADC to DC headquarters before December 31.

Reminding the state government of Rengma contribution in the struggle of Naga political movement, Woch said Nagaland was created out of political negotiation and therefore the fruit of statehood should be shared with the Rengma tribe also.

He said that once Tseminyu was granted district, the inconveniences in administration under Kohima district would be eased and similarly development would follow and tribal imbalances would also be naturalized.

Woch also said that irrespective of political party affiliation, the entire Rengma community stood united for district demand.

He exuded confidence that the committee on district reorganization would expedite its findings and submit the report on time.

Govt issues guidelines to nominate ULB members

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): As the state government has decided to nominate members to urban local bodies (ULBs) for an interim period in the ratio of 70:30 with 70 male and 30 women representatives, the Municipal Affairs Department has issued guidelines for the constitution of advisory council to various municipal and town councils in Nagaland till duly elected ULB members were in place.

In this regard, the government through a notification has ordered that the recommendation of names for nomination/appointment as members in all the municipal and town councils should be completed and submitted to the principal secretary, urban development & municipal affairs on or before November 30, 2021.

The municipal affairs department would be the final authority to nominate/ appoint/terminate members

of the advisory council, the notification stated.

It said that the powers and functions of the council would be to advise the administrator within the parameter of the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001.

The advisory council would consist of 10 members for Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), eight members each for Kohima and Mokokchung Municipal Councils.

For the town councils, the total members of the advisory council would not be more than one-third of the number of wards in the respective town councils.

At least 33% of the nominated members of the council would be reserved for women.

The advisory council members would be appointed for an initial period of one year, which is extendable yearly, for a maximum period of three years.

In a representation addressed to the commissioner and chairman of committee on district reorganisation, RSZ president Kenneth Rengma appreciated the five-member committee on district reorganization. He said that successive governments have, in the past, constituted several committees and submitted multiple findings and recommendations.

However, RSZ said Tseminyu district creation, which has been the longstanding aspiration of the people, remained unfulfilled even after 73 years of creation of Tseminyu Bench Court in 1948.

F u r t h e r, R S Z e x pressed hope that the committee on district reorganization would submit the ‘report and recommendation’ within the stipulated period, RSZ affirmed to extend its fullest support and cooperation to the committee for effective and timely action.

Gov greets on Guru Nanak Dev jayanti D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi has extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

In his message, Prof.

Mukhi called for imbibing the message of oneness of humanity and compassion towards all propagated by Guru Nanak Dev. “May we all find inspiration from the significance of his teachings,” governor said and wished everybody peace and harmony.

State logs 8 fresh Covid-19 cases

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded eight fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day. Of the fresh cases, four were from Mokokchung, three in Dimapur and one in Kohima, taking the total caseload to 32032.

(Cont’d on p-8) PTI: Indian recorded 11,919 fresh cases, taking the caseload to 3,44,78,517, while the death toll rose to 4,64,623 with 470 more erywhere, it added. fatalities PETA India said it has sent letters to the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 the Ministry of Environ- (NPN): Naga Council Diment, Forest and Climate mapur (NCD) has expressed Change regarding these regret that office bearers markets, urging them to of Dimapur Urban Countake action against them. cil Chairmen Federation “COVID-19 is largely (DUCCF) and Joint Coorbelieved by experts to have dination Committee (JCC) stemmed or spread from were not included in the a live-animal meat mar- meeting circular due to an ket and SARS, swine flu, oversight. NCD general secand bird flu have also been retary Thsapongkyu Sanglinked to the practice of con- tam has, therefore, requested fining and killing animals the members to attend the for food,” it added.

November 20 meeting.

Unhygienic exotic meat markets in NE pose risk of diseases: PETA GUWAHATI, NOV 18 (PTI): Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Thursday said unhygienic killing and selling of meats including exotic meats in Northeast is risking disease transmission amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among other meats, barking deer, wild boars, frogs, mice and dogs are being sold, some of them live in various markets, PETA said.

Releasing a new video

PETA India calls on authorities to do a sweep and shut them down evidence on the occasion of the World Vegan Month (November), the PETA said the video reveals filthy conditions risking disease transmission and rampant violations of the Wildlife

Protection Act, 1972; The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

“Filthy, illegal meat markets torture animals and

act as petri dishes. PETA India is calling on officials to do a sweep and shut them down, for everyone’s sake,” PETA India Advocacy Associate Pradeep Ranjan Doley Barman said in a statement.

PETA claimed that at Nute Bazaar in Manipur, flesh of barking deer, wild boars and frogs were illegally sold and buyers and sellers touched the charred animal parts with their bare hands.

“In Senapati Bazaar, an illegally hunted deer’s

severed head was passed around. In markets in Nagaland, live eels, mice, frogs and birds were openly sold and workers handled dead animals without wearing gloves,” it added.

Live dogs were also illegally sold for their meat with puppies being caged and older dogs’ mouths being tied, the release claimed.

At Itanagar market in Arunachal Pradesh, meat of Mithun -- the state animal -- was openly sold.

In all markets, blood, sinew and innards were ev-

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Patient attendant lodge inaugurated in Mon

DIMAPUR: Director, urban development department & mission director, state urban development agency, Takatuba Aier inaugurated the patient attendant lodge in Mon on November 17. The project was undertaken by the urban development department under DAY-NULM. According to a DIPR report, Takatuba highlighted various components of NULM scheme under which the lodge was been constructed.

He informed that the component of shelter for urban homeless (SUH)DAY-NULM was modified with prior permission from the ministry to allow for

Director, urban development department & mission director, state urban development agency, Takatuba Aier inaugurating the lodge. (DIPR)

the building of such patient attendant lodges in urban areas of the state without any homeless population.

The director said that such modifications were

deemed necessary to help caregivers and attendants with limited resources from other parts of the district.

He highlighted the guidelines for running the

SVEEP campaign held at Seyochung Correspondent SEYOCHUNG, NOV 18 (NPN): Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign and sensitisation programme was held at town hall Seyochung town, here, on Thursday.

Addition election officer (AEO), election office Kiphire, Olivi Thurr in her speech said that Seyochung area was also in the list of having high Elector Population (EP) ratio in the state.

She pointed out that clean election should start from the clean electoral roll and asked the Booth Level officers (BLOs) to delete those death and ghost enrolment in the eroll.

AEO highlighted on the polling station where there was high EP ration and asked them to rectify and come out with actual

Participants along with administration and election office official at town hall Seyochung town. (NP)

numbers.

She said that as per election commission of India (ECI), there should be 61-63 % EP ration.

Olivi also asked the BLOs and the gathering to discharge their duty diligently for the benefit of the public.

M e a n w h i l e, A D C S e yo c h u n g Re n b e m o Ezung also asked the BLOs and village leaders to be more sincere while dealing

with the E-roll.

The programme was chaired by LDA election office Kiphire, L Sepi Sangtam. Exchange of doubts and views was also held during the discussion hour.

lodge which included formation of a committee to be headed by the deputy commissioner (DC) or administrator of town council, nominal fees/rent to be charged for maintenance, food to be served at a subsidised rate. Takatuba informed that the building had necessary facilities with 23 bedded rooms, 24×7 water supply, kitchen, dining room etcetera and also highlighted various self-employment schemes under the department.

In this regard, he encouraged the people of the district to avail such schemes. DC Mon, Thavaseelan K acknowledged the department, civil societies

and NGOs for their support in retaining the project in the district while it was undergoing some hurdles and challenges.

He said that the project addressed a major problem for people coming from other parts of the district and appreciated the department and former AUDO Mon, Y. Kunyangse under whose supervision, the project was completed in time.

The inaugural programme was chaired by AUDO Mon, Thungdemo R Humtsoe, Dr. Wungyong Konyak delivered welcome address while P. Ngaching Konyak proposed the vote of thanks.

SAMETI organises trg for ATMA functionaries DIMAPUR: A two-day training programme on “scientific management of pond for effective fish rearing” for Agriculture Technology and Management Agency (ATMA) functionaries was organised by State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) on November 17-18 at SAMETI, Medziphema.

In a press release, SAMETI Medziphema informed that the training was aimed at imparting technical knowledge and also to upgrade the skills on adopting scientific methods of fish farming to the participants.

During the training,

the participants were taught on site selection, species selection, scientific management of pond, integrated fish farming, planning and economics which were imparted by the resource persons, fishery inspector, chief executive office, Dimapur, Shamyung O Ongh and scientist (fisheries resource management), ICAR Dr. Jyotish Berman.

Meanwhile, a practical demonstration on water testing by using portable testing kits was also shown to the participants. The two-day training was attended by 22 ATMA officials.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Kohima DC informs: In view of the state cross country championship from Indira Gandhi Stadium towards KMC Tata parking area and culminating at Indira Gandhi Stadium from 9 a.m. onwards, deputy commissioner Kohima has informed that alternate route for vehicular movements would be high court junction to NBCC convention hall to Sanuorü Bridge. All vehicular movements along the stretch of road from IG Stadium to KMC tata parking area would be restricted 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Owner of vehicles parked along the said stretch of highway have been asked to remove the same before 8 a.m.

LYO informs public: Lhisemia Youth Organisation has informed that it would be organising night carnival from December 1-10 at various locations under its jurisdiction. LYO president Salhourü Chielie and general secretary Lhoudikuolie Liezietsu has informed interested individuals to collect forms for setting up of stalls from LYO’s office, High School junction, Kohima, from November 20 onwards between 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Last date for the submission of the same would be November 27.

Extempore speech competition: On the occasion of “audit awareness week”, Principal Accountant General, Nagaland would be organising an extempore speech competition for college students in and around Kohima on November 24, 11 a.m. at the office of Principal Accountant General. All college principals in and around Kohima have been requested to attend the programme. For further information one has been asked to contact at 7085982381, 7005739691.

Compliance survey on COTPA 2003: SDO (C) Wokha has informed that a Compliance Survey on COTPA, 2003 would be carried out at Wokha town from November 22-27.

The investigating team would visit public places including government offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and restaurant and shops selling tobacco products. All concerned have been requested to extend cooperation to the team.

Training on management of drug resistant TB

DIMAPUR: A three-day training on “guidelines for programmatic management of drug resistant TB in India -2021” was conducted by National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) on November 16-18 at the IDSP Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family welfare Kohima.

In a press, NETP, directorate of Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) informed that the resource persons for training were medical consultant WHO (NTEP) Dr. Collins Z Sono, SMO NDRTB Kohima, Dr. Mezhuno and Sr. MO DRTB Kohima Dr. Kezhasino. Dr.

Mezhuno during the course of the training mentioned that 28.00% of TB patients were found to be resistant to any drugs as per the National Anti-TB Drugs Resistance Survey (NDRS). He added that “prevent, detect, treat and build” are the main DRTB strategies under National Strategies Plan 2017-25. Dr. Collins Z Sono, spoke on the DR-TB Case finding, treatment of DR-TB (shorter oral Bdq-containing MDR/ RR-TB regimen), treatment of DR-TB (Longer oral M/ XDR-TB reg, BPaL), supervision, monitoring and evaluation etc. Dr. Kezhasino stressed on the structure and

responsibilities, introduction of the treatment of DR-TB, H Mono/Poly DRTB regimen, TM and palliative care and implementation consideration and patient flow.

Operational management of DR-TB patients seeking care in private sector was shared by state PPM coordinator, Temjenochetla Ao while state pharmacist Lireni Humtsoe shared about the supply chain management of second-line anti-TB drugs and logistics. The training was attended by districts TB officers, senior medical officers of DR TB centres and PMDT supervisors.

1st Death anniversary of our beloved Lt. Mr. Bendangtoshi Pongen

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of our beloved sons

Late Lichumbemo Kikon and Late Chenibemo Kikon

19th November, 2020 Aba, thank you for being the best dad ever. You have taught us how to love, support and encourage one another, especially the way you took care of us. All your good deeds we remember, we will cherish it forever.

It’s been a year since you left us, we miss you always. dp-5555/21

Loving wife, children and in-laws

“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” - Romans 14:8 The pain of losing you both is immeasurable... it's been one year and there is not a single day that we didn't miss you both. Though you both are not with us present, your love and memories will be with us till we meet again.. we miss you both deeply.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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20/01/1950 – 04/11/2021 Romans 14:8 “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: Whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”

We, the family of Lt. Matunyi Swüro, express our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to all the care-giver specially the doctors and nurses of Bethel Hospital Kohima, during the prolonged illness of our late father- AND- We are forever indebted to the neighbours, in-laws, church leaders/staff/members (CBCK & CBC (MH) K), Chozubami Welfare Forum Kohima, Dr. Chotisu Sazo M.L.A, Shri. Kuzholuzo Neinu M.L.A., Rhakho/Swüro Khel Chozuba Village, Officers & staff Social Audit Unit, Nagaland, staff & colleagues Patkai Christian College, Members of Kohima Bar Association, family friends & well wishers for your Prayer support and Physical presences as well as cash and kind, at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 4/11/21. Words are inadequate, how grateful we are to each one for the love and concern shown towards us, we pray that may God’s showers of blessing be upon each one and your family.

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LATE MATUNYI SWÜRO

20/02/1988 – 13/11/2021 We, the bereaved family members of Rfn/GD Lt. Khatnei Konyak, 46 Assam Rifles express our profound gratitude to all the individuals, friends, neighbours and churches who supported and stood by us physically, financially and with unceasing prayer on his demise in the line of duty in Manipur on 13/11/2021.

We convey our special thanks to:1) Hon’ble Minister, Transport, Civil Aviation, Railways & Land Resources, Govt. of Nagaland 2) Deputy Commissioner, Mon. 3) Commandant 27 Assam Rifles.

4) O.C. 164, H. Company Territorial Army Naga.

5) Addl. S.P. Mon. 6) E.A.C. Tizit.

7) S.D.P.O. Tizit.

8) Konyak Union Tizit Unit.

9) Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong, Tizit Unit.

10) Tizit Area Sdudents' Union.

11) Tizit Town Public Union.

12) Tizit Town Students’ Union.

13) Tizit Town Baptist Church.

14) Zangkham Chingnyu Baptist Church.

15) Zangkham Union, Dimapur.

16) 46th Battalion, Assam Rifles.

17) Zangkham Village Council.

18) Tizit Area Military Union.

19) Zangkham Uniform Armed Services Union.

20) Konyak Baptist Church Dimapur.

21) Tizit Area Union, Dimapur.

22) Zangkham College Students’ Forum.

23) Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong, Dimapur.

24) Zangkham Union Tizit Town.

25) Defence Personnel.

We sincerely apologize our inability to mention each and every individuals through this column, but pray our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

From Loving Father, Mother, Brother, Wife, Daughter and Relatives

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 19

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Sunny

29 14

Aizawl

Mostly sunny

27 13

Guwahati Pleasant with plenty of sun

28 15

Pleasant with plenty of sun

27 9

Imphal

Itanagar Mostly sunny and not as warm 26 15 Shillong

Pleasant with plenty of sun

22 7

Kohima

Nice with plenty of sun

23 11

Dimapur Nice with plenty of sunshine Mkg

Sunny and comfortable

Tuensang Cooler with plenty of sun Wokha

Sunny and not as warm

Zunheboto Sunny and pleasant

28 14 26 12 18 7 23 14 22 10

Prof Jagdish Mukhi and wife along with KNCTS and ETMC representatives and officials.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland and Assam governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and wife Prem Mukhi visited Khonoma village on Thursday.

In a press release, PRO to Governor informed that during an interaction with the people of Khonoma village, the governor was briefed on the transition of Khonoma (the first green village in India), from logging and hunting community to a nature conservation community.

As eco-tourism village, the responsibilities upheld by different community groups in the village were highlighted.

In his short speech, the

governor stated that through a book, he came to know about the battles fought by the Khonoma people against the British and securing victory against them with “outdated weapons”.

In this regard, he described them as “bold, courageous and adventurous” and expressed happiness that after assuming office of Nagaland governor, Khonoma was the first village he had visited. He said that he had the highest regard for Khonoma people.

Mukhi also appreciated the eco-tourism initiatives taken by the village and assured that he would take up the matter on improvement

of road conditions with the government for better tourism experience.

Meanwhile, Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS) chairman, Kezhaseria Meyase gave a short speech on KNCTS, Ecotourism Management Committee (ETMC) chairman, Nikedolie Hiekha spoke on eco-tourism initiatives in the village while wild life warden Dimapur, Tokaho gave a PowerPoint presentation on various works done by the forest department in the village Earlier, SDO (C) Kohima, R. Daniel Angami compered the programme.

Kashiho inaugurates rostrum at Longmatra

V Kashiho Sangtam and others during the rostrum inauguration at Longmatra.

DIMAPUR: Minister for soil and water conservation, geology and mining and NSMDC, V Kashiho Sangtam NSMDC during his official tour to 59 assembly constituency inaugurated a rostrum on November 17 at Longmatra headquarters.

In a press release, media and publicity cell BJP 59 A/C informed that in his address, Kashiho spoke about his vision for the people, the constituency and the state.

Stressing on the importance of good road in the state, Kashiho said with his intervention, the government has approved for two-lane connection from Akhewgo to Kiphire.

However, he cautioned the Longmatra area people not to obstruct or hinder any development activities.

The minister also discouraged the landowners for illegal construction along the stretch as it would hamper the development activities adding that

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without good road there would be no development.

Further, he said that for the benefit of the Longmatra area, rostrum was constructed from LADP under ICONIC project and urged the people to make good use of it and have a sense of belongings.

Expressing concern over low percentage of COVID vaccination, Kashiho also urged the people to avail COVID vaccine and asked them not to believe rumours.

District jail inaugurated in Longleng

The minister was accompanied by his wife, BJP state vice president Subenthung Kithan and a host of party workers.

Earlier, the minister also inaugurated feed making unit at Kiphire town and GHS New School Building at Salomi village which was funded

by NEC. Yangseo also inaugurated New GHS building at Salomi village under Kiphire district in the presence of EAC Pungro, tribal leaders, political leaders, student organisations, GBs, DBs and other stakeholders on November 15.

Speaking at the occasion as special guest, he apprised about the importance of education in the region and appealed to the students to make the best use of the new infrastructure and progress and excel.

He also asked the parents and the village leaders to inculcate the students in the field of art, culture and education and also preserve and protect the public property.

IFAD team visits FOCUS project site

DIMAPUR: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) team led by its country director, Han Ulac Demirag visited project site under Fostering Climate-resilient Upland Farming Systems (FOCUS) at Nerhema and Gariphema village under Kohima district on Thursday.

The team was accompanied by APC and mission director FOCUS, Nagaland, Y. Kikheto Sema, state project director FOCUS, S. Tainiu and a team of agri officials.

According to a DIPR report, country director of IFAD, Han Ulac Demirag stated that he was impressed with the initiatives and achievements and vision of the people.

Demirag expressed satisfaction with the exotic and organic greens cultivated in Nagaland and stressed on the need to tackle on environment and climate related issues by the project.

APC Nagaland, Kikheto briefed on the practical and theoretical stages involved in the progress of the projects under FOCUS and stressed on integrated sustainable cropping.

He also underscored the need to make Jhum sustainable agriculture as Jhum system covered 60 percent of the area under

IFAD team at Nerhema and Gariphema on Thursday. (DIPR)

Lecture on civil liberties, service and society

NISHTHA renews commitment to promote safe water & sanitation

DIMAPUR: St Joseph University (SJU), Dimapur, organised a special lecture on “civil liberties, civil service & civil society” on November 13, with IRS commissioner (appeals), North East Zone Guwahati, Dr Raju Sakthivel as the guest speaker.

In a press release, St Joseph University informed that during the programme, Dr Sakthivel exhorted the students on personal and economic spheres in order to promote choice and accountability in social power system.

He highlighted awareness of tax system and encouraged students to be responsible citizens as they were leaders of tomorrow who would be representing and advocating for broader liberties of citizens.

The programme was attended by dignitaries in and around the North Eastern states.

food grain cultivation and about half of rural households were engaged in jhum cultivation.

In this regard, he urged the farmers to study and practice intercropping without further damaging the forest area causing loss of biodiversity, which would contribute a lot in maintaining the ecosystem.

He also emphasised the importance of water, soil and moisture conservation in the cycle of crops cultivation and reminded that the site at Nerhema and Gariphema faced critical water shortage due to lack of proper storage and

DIMAPUR: On “World Toilet Day” Thursday, NISHTHA has renewed its commitment to support the state of Nagaland in the promotion of safe water and sanitation practices.

In a press release, PS to Nagaland Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) minister informed that NISHTHA is the flagship health system strengthening project supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Jhpiego, in partnership with Unilever.

The release informed that leveraging the health a n d we l l n e s s c e n t r e s platform under Ayushman Bharat, USAID’s NISHTHA program would continue to promote and educate communities on the importance of using toilets and following proper sanitation practices.

O n t h i s, m i n i s t e r H&FW S Pangnyu Phom

infrastructure.

Kikheto explained the hardships of cultivation on hilly regions which were in immediate need of waterbodies, road connectivity and storage for produce.

APC was also concerned over the low availability of water in parts of the region and suggested the intervention of soil and moisture conservation, dripirrigation, water bodies for sustainable cropping whole round the year.

He laid special emphasis on providing marketing support for farmers’ produce while also calling for value addition to it.

said that experience has shown that community participation led by information sharing, awareness building and on-ground activities can help motivate and generate civic sense for increased usage of toilets.

He said collaborative approach between government, civil society and the private sector was essential to ensure safe and sustainable sanitation.

“We are partnering with USAID-NISHTHA and Unilever for promoting healthy hygiene behaviours and improving the availability of safe and hygienic sanitation systems in primary healthcare facilities,” said Pangnyu.

Highlighting USAID’s suppor t to the state of Nagaland, mission director, USAID/ India Veena Reddy said as a health system strengthening program, USAID’s NISHTHA project was working with the Nagaland government to im-

In an interaction with agri allied chairman Gariphema, the chairman narrated that through agri and allied department, seeds and materials were collected and planted which resulted in producing surplus over the years, since then, the chairman informed that it had improved in generating better income.

Coffee, avocado, black pepper, lime/orange, persimmon, ginger etc., were some of the crops cultivated.

Road connectivity and water bodies constructed by IFAD FOCUS have contributed much in making their livelihood easier, he added.

prove availability of safe and hygienic sanitation systems in primary healthcare facilities to raise the overall standard of care.

“We believe that access to clean water and sanitation, along with good hygiene practices and the ability to effectively manage water resources, are key to promoting sustained sanitation behaviours, and keeping people and communities healthy,” said Reddy.

The release stated that Nagaland has a strong community mobilization program for the rural water supply and sanitation system and that Health and Wellness Centers across the state are also playing a key role in educating the communities about the importance of sanitation and its linkage to good health.

It informed that recently, rural Nagaland was declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).

NNC/FGN SPCA to organise annual meet ‘Winter Fest for Pets’ DIMAPUR: NNC/FGN has

informed that annual meet DIMAPUR: Society for be the first of its kind in 2021 of Naga National Coun- the Prevention of Cruelty the state.

Highlights of the cil and Federal Government to Animals (SPCA) has of Nagaland would be held informed pet lovers in Di- fest include pet café, pet on November 29, 10 a.m. at mapur district in particu- grooming, dog show, dog lar and Nagaland in gen- fashion show, dog trainer, Oking, Nagaland.

In a press release, FGN eral that SPCA would be good food, photo booth, secretary Thihü Khamo has organising SPCA Winter micro chipping, kidney informed all central authori- Fest for pets and families testing, free gift hampers ties, regional authorities, con- during November 27-28 from drools, captain jack Former commissioner & secretary, L Abeio Kire on cerned authorities of Naga at Dimapur Government etc., live music and others. Thursday called on Lt. Gen. Kalita, director general The events would manpower, planning and personnel services of the Women Federation, Naga College (DGC) ground.

In a press release, commence from 1 p.m. Indian Army and former GOC of 3 Corps in Nagaland. youth federation and “highranking Naga Army officers SPCA media cell in- till 8 p.m, Society for the Gen. Kalita has agreed to inaugurate the Old Boys formed that the winter Prevention of Cruelty to Association Sainik Schools (OBASS-Nagaland) chapter H. Haiying, S. Pangnyu Phom and others at the inaugural programme on Thursday. (DIPR) of the NNC/FGN” have been guest house and to attend the Hornbill Festival. requested to attend the meet. fest would for pets would Animals informed.

DIMAPUR: Advisor, pris- successfully completed and Bongkhao Konyak, ons and printing & station- congratulated the contrac- S. Keoshu Yimchunger, ary, H. Haiying inaugurated tors and all involved.

ADC Longleng, Bhumnyu district jail, Longleng on Haiying exhorted the village council chairman Thursday in the presence gathering that an institution and Phom People Council of minister for health & for justice was administered president also spoke at the family welfare, S. Pangnyu in the district and from programme.

Phom, advisor DUDA, N. that day forth, they should The programme was Bongkho Konyak and S. choose the right path. chaired by SRO (Plg) prison Keoshu Yimchunger, MLA. “When we talk about HQs, Kohima, C. Lwngnyei According to a DIPR jail in modern concept, it Konyak, vote of thanks was report, advisor prisons, is considered a correctional delivered by senior superprinting & stationary, H. service”, he added. intendent of jails prisons Haiying stated that there Meanwhile, minister, HQs, Kohima, Khushito were10 district jails and health & family welfare, Awomi while dedicatory one central jail in the state, S. Pangnyu Phom hoped prayer was said by Oushok and with the addition of that the district jail would Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Longleng district jail there solve issues such as crimes, Chingkon. would be a total of 12 jails drugs and robbery. He urged Earlier, executive enin Nagaland. the district administration, gineer (CAWD) Kohima, Members of the Congress party from 23 Impur A/C ON Thursday merged with the ruling NDPP at a programme held at Asetkong Senden He said there were ups NGOs and the public to Sungtiba Amer spoke on Salang, Kobulong, attended by NDPP president Chingwang Konyak a host of party officials from the central as well as regional office. Advisor and downs in the process cooperate and make the best the construction report of NDPP, T.N. Mannen, NDPP Impur president Temjensangba and asst. general secretary of 23 Impur A/C Congress Purtoshi also spoke on the occasion among others. of the project but it was use of the establishment. the jail.

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Suspected militants trigger blast in Manipur

I TA NAG A R , N OV 18 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra on Thursday called upon armed forces personnel to uphold nationalism while maintaining bonhomie with civilians, an official statement issued by Raj Bhavan here said.

Interacting with the members of a ‘Mountain Cycling-cum-Trekking Expedition’ team from 106 Infantry Brigade at Raj Bhavan here, the governor said the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always been concerned about the welfare of armed forces personnel, who perform the duty of protecting the motherland.

“As members of the democratic nation’s armed forces, soldiers have to uphold nationalism and bonhomie with the civilian population,” Mishra stated.

The expedition, which was flagged off from Nyakmadung in West Kameng, has covered 714 km, spanning seven districts of the state, with an aim to foster the spirit of

Dengue cases surge in Moreh

Assam Cong files case against Kangana for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Mizoram reports 570 new COVID-19 cases

Correspondent IMPHAL, NOV 18: Dengue cases in Moreh town of Manipur surged to 53 as the mosquito-borne disease is fast spreading at the IndoMyanmar border despite containment measures.

The border town has a history of dengue in recent years and this season the first case of the disease was reported in the last week of October when four residents were diagnosed with the disease when tested at private diagnostic centres in the town.

Since then, the special malaria unit of the state malaria office has been working hard to contain further spread of the disease.

An official source said that till Wednesday, a total 53 dengue cases have been confirmed in the border town. Among them seven were treated a t M o r e h c o m mu n i t y healthcare centre, the only government hospital in the border town, and many of them have been shifted to hospitals in Imphal for further treatment.

The official observed the mosquito-borne disease being concentrated at Moreh ward no. 7 where 24 cases have been confirmed so far.

While asserting that

GUWAHATI, NOV 18 insulted the Independence and went on to mock his (PTI): The Congress in that India got in 1947. mantra of ‘ahimsa’ (nonAssam on Thursday filed The police, however, is violence) by saying that a police complaint against yet to register a case against offering another cheek gets actress Kangana Ranaut the actress, who recently you “bheek” not freedom. f o r a l l e g e d l y m a k i n g was conferred the Padma It is a grave insult to defamator y statements Shri award. martyrs and a seditious against Mahatma Gandhi Days after her “India’s statement, the Congress and the freedom movement. Independence in 1947 was claimed in its complaint and The complaint, filed at bheek (alms)” remarks asserted that freedom was the Dispur police station in triggered a row, Ranaut on a birthright of every Indian Guwahati, urged the police November 16 claimed that and it was achieved due to Brig (Retd) B D Mishra to register an FIR against Subhas Chandra Bose and the sacrifice of thousands of adventurism and strengthen her under sections related to Bhagat Singh got no support martyrs including Mahatma the relationship between sedition, claiming that she from Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi. security forces and the local population.

The governor commended the officers and personnel for the mission, ITANAGAR, NOV 18 (PTI): Arunachal the Government College at Bomdila in as part of which they have Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu West Kameng district. interacted with school said the state government has been The chief minister called upon children and organised revamping the entire education scenario community based organizations to visit medical camps in remote and closing down schools with zero their areas and recommend which schools areas, the statement said. enrolments. may be shut down and which schools in Mishra exhorted the He said that the number of government a periphery can be clubbed into one, an expedition team to continue schools in the state has increased from official communique said. its endeavour of creating only three since Independence to more “Let us club schools situated not at awareness about the prowess than 3,000 but the quality in education far from each other into one and focus on of the Indian Armed forces has not witnessed the desired rise. its development with proper infrastructure and motivate the youth to “We have so far closed down about and sufficient teachers,” he added. join defence forces.

400 zero enrolment schools across the The new permanent campus of the H e a dv i s e d t h e m state and decided to select one school in college is situated in the outskirts of to pre pare themselves each of the 60 assembly constituencies to Bomdila town, the district headquarters, for eventualities such as be developed as a model school with all in a plot of 70 acres. Established in 1988, the ones in Doklam and facilities,” Khandu said on Tuesday while the college was being run in a building of Galwan. inaugurating the permanent campus of the Higher Secondary school.

400 zero enrolment schools shut in Arunachal

Meghalaya to facilitate goods train till Byrnihat: CM SHILLONG, NOV 18 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the state government will be engaging with all stakeholders to find a way forward for the introduction of goods train till Byrnihat in Khasi Hills region of the state.

Several organisations in the Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya have been opposing the construction of the 20.5 km long TeteliaByrnihat railway line. The anti-railways groups have been protesting against the introduction of railways in the state in the absence of a foolproof mechanism to check influx of outsiders into the state.

“We will be engaging with concerned stakeholders and at least find some way forward to get a goods train if not a passenger train immediately,” the chief minister told reporters on Wednesday.

Sangma said the railway line issue is slightly complicated because it is linked with so many other factors with the different organizations demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP).

“Our government and the Government of India is

Conrad K Sangma still holding on to it (ILP resolution passed by the state Assembly in 2019) ... ,” the CM said.

He said that his government has been trying to address all issues that have been legacy issues for many years.

The chief minister fur ther stated that the gover nment is working towards finding a path or a point where there is some kind of a consensus if not a passenger train but at least a goods train up to Byrnihat, which will benefit the people of the state.

“We want to see if there can there be an adjustment, can there be understanding and agreement that we have at least the goods train coming in by engaging with the concerned stakeholders,” he said.

Man arrested for molesting girl in Gangtok G A N G TO K , N OV 1 8 (PTI): A 30-year-old man was arrested in Gangtok on Thursday for allegedly molesting a girl, police said.

The arrest was made by the Sadar police station after a complaint was filed by the girl’s family, they said.

The girl was playing with her two friends outside their home on Sunday when the accused arrived in a vehicle and forcefully took them to a nearby forest, as per the complaint.

He took them out of the vehicle in a secluded place and asked them to dance, it said.

When they were dancing, the accused inappropriately touched and molested one of the girls, the complaint alleged.

The girls, all below 10 years, somehow managed to escape and ran towards their home, it said.

The complaint was lodged after the girl who was allegedly molested narrated the incident to her sister a few days later.

The accused was booked under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, police said.

Police personnel inspecting the area where the bomb exploded.

Myanmar region, with Khatnei Konyak, Rfn RP paramilitar y personnel Meena, and Rfn Shyamal been deployed to foil any Das. further attempt of possible According to sources, attacks by insurgent groups the convoy was attacked at operating from across around 10 am in Sehkan borders. village of Churachandpur Terrorists had recently district adjacent to Indocarried out an attack on Myanmar border Pillar No. an Assam Rifles convoy 43, when the Commanding on Saturday, which took Official was returning from away the lives of 46 Assam his forward company base to Rifles Khuga Battalion his battalion headquarters.

C o m m a n d i n g O f f i c e r, The banned militant Colonel Viplab Tripathi, outfits – People’s Liberation his wife and their 8-year- Army (PLA) jointly with old son, along with 4 other Manipur Naga People’s brave paramilitary personnel Front (MNPF) claimed – Rfn Suman Swargiary, Rfn responsibility for the attack.

Maintain bonhomie with civilians: Arunachal gov to Army

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021

many residents were falling ill with suspected symptoms of the disease, local leaders said that many were under home care.

Vice-chair man of Chavangphai Administrative Committee Thangkhomang Khongsai said that poor families were avoiding hospitalization of their loved ones as they have no means to afford the medical cost.

He said that most residents of the locality were falling ill and he drew attention of the district administration and state government to take up necessary measures to control the situation before it was too late.

He observed that the ongoing fogging drive in the border town has no impact on controlling dengue causing mosquitoes.

Manipur has a history of outbreak of dengue in recent years. However, for the current season, the outbreak of the disease was first reported in Imphal East district when a total of 22 persons from Chingmeirong area of the district were diagnosed with the disease in the last week of October.

Few confirmed cases were also reported in six of 16 districts of the state.

However, there were no reports of further spread of disease in these districts, except in Moreh town.

Correspondent

IMPHAL, NOV 18: A powerful bomb suspected to be an IED went off in front of a shop in Manipur’s Imphal East district at Kairang Muslim Mayai Leikai under Heingang police station around 4.20 am on Thursday.

There was no human casualty in the blast but the impact of the blast damaged the iron shutter and roof of the shop and other adjoin shops in the same row, official reports said.

Police said that suspected militants triggered the blast in front of a shop that belonged to Md Tolen (40). The shop was yet to be opened for the day when the miscreants triggered the blast, police added.

No militant groups has so far owned up the blast till the time of filing this report.

Police suspect monetary demand from the shop owner as reason for the blast and have registered a case to investigate the incident.

It may be mentioned that that security has been beefed up along the Indo-

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The chief minister said the state had witnessed during the COVID period that thousands of trucks coming in and there was a huge cost factor. “ I f we h ave t h e railways then we would have been able to get the goods at a much more economical rate and at the same we would not have the exposure to truck drivers coming in and going out - so all these factors are advantages,” he stated.

When asked about the anti-railway groups’ protest against the project since Meghalaya does not have any mechanism to check influx, Sangma said the government is talking about goods trains and not the passenger train.

“Obviously goods train means goods and products which will be for the people and that will help the people in general so there is no question of influx when it comes to goods train.

“So can we have a meeting point where we can say at least the benefit of the goods can come to the common man and the citizens of the state, so maybe we could move in that while we discuss how we can check the infiltration

part or the concerns of the different organizations,” he said.

Meghalaya entered the railway map of India when the first passenger train linking Mendipathar in North Garo Hills district with Dudhnoi in Assam was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via a video link from Railway Stadium at Maligaon, Assam on November 29, 2014.

Of the total length of 19.75 km of the Mendipathar-Dudhnoi railway line, 10.26 km falls in Assam, and 9.49 km in Meghalaya’s North Garo Hills district.

“In Mendipathar, we have already started the facilitation centre where if you go and see there is some kind of checking of individuals coming, so all those things are steps that are confidence building measures.

“We are hopeful that we will be able to move this forward also as I said it is a complex issue but we are trying our best as I said we cannot resolve everything but I hope will be able to find some way forward especially when it comes to the goods train,” he added.

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AIZAWL, NOV 18 (PTI): At least 570 people, including 118 students, teachers and staff of a private school in Aizawl tested positive for novel coronavirus, pushing Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally to 1,30,415, an official statement said on Thursday.

The state had reported 495 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 467 as no fresh fatality has been reported in the last 24 hours, the Information and Public Relations department statement said.

Of the fresh 570 cases, 321 were reported from Aizawl district, Lunglei (52), Champhai (41), Sechhip (37), Kolasib (26), Mamit (25), Hnahthial (21), Khawzawl (18), Lawngtlai (14), Siaha (9) and Saitual (6), it said.

The single-day positivity rate increased to 13.26 per cent from 8.87 per cent the previous day, it said. Mizoram now has 5,616 active COVID-19 cases, while 1,24,332 people have recovered from the infection, including 344 people on Wednesday.

AFFIDAVIT

Date 16/11/2021

I, Smti Amenla Longchari Merry, wife of Late Thungbemo Lotha, resident of H/No. 311, Hill View Colony, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That I am the legitimate wife of Late Thungbemo Lotha, who expired on 05/06/2021.

3. That my name actual and correct name is Amenla Longchari Merry and the same has been recorded in all my other official documents including my PAN Card, Aadhaar Card bearing Aadhaar No. 5406 0148 7564. However, my name has been recorded in brevity as Amenla in my deceased husband's (Thungbemo Lotha) Pension Payment Order bearing PPO No.NL/S/26463.

4. That the variations such as Amenla Longchari Merry and Amenla connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and that there are no discrepancy in the names mentioned herein whatsoever.

5. That this Affidavit shall be produced as a piece of documentary proof and evidence as and when required before any competent authority/ies to declare that Amenla Longchari Merry and Amenla connotes to the name of the one and the same person i.e. me and that henceforth I shall use and be addressed as Amenla Longchari Merry for all official purposes, intent and future correspondences before the concerned authority.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed before me.

NOTARY PUBLIC DP-5576/21

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT

DIMAPUR :: NAGALAND Guardianship Petition No. 22/2021

NOTICE (Sec 10 of Guardianship & Ward Act.)

Whereas an application under the Guardianship & Ward Act has been filed by Smti Chubatula Sangtam for appointment of Guardian in respect of minor(s) Miss Chilila Sangtam before this Court and whereas the 02nd day of December 2021 has been fixed for the hearing on the matter.

NOTICE is hereby given inviting objection if any from the person having interest in the above named minor(s) to be furnished on or before the fixed date/or appear in person.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 09th day of Nov 2021.

JUDGE DP-5565/21

NE topmost priority of MSME ministry: Narayan Rane

GUWAHATI, NOV 18 ( AG E N C I E S ) : U n i o n Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane on Thursday said that India can develop only when the Northeast region develops and it is also the topmost priority of the Ministry of MSME, the Financial Express report stated.

Rane was speaking at the North-East MSME Conclave in Guwahati organised by the ministry to further explore MSMEs’ growth potential in the region. “The correlation between the Indian economy and the MSME sector’s performance has never been more aligned. This would continue to grow even closer in the upcoming years,” the ministry said in a statement citing Rane.

Pursuant to the gover nment’s policy of earmarking 10 per cent of the total funds for the Northeastern region, under the schemes or programmes of the MSME Ministry, an outlay of Rs 566.42 crore in revised estimates for 2020-21 was earmarked exclusively for the region that comprises Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, M a n i p u r, M e g h a l aya , Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, as per

Narayan Rane (Via Twitter) the ministry FY21 annual report. Moreover, a total number of 2,437 new units under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) assisted with a margin money subsidy of Rs 62.71 crore in Northeast states during FY21.

Rane added that given the impact of MSMEs on India’s economy, it is imperative that push is given to promote entrepreneurship amongst the youth and allow them to play an integral role in development of Indian economy to realise the dream of $5 trillion economy. Rane noted that the MSME sector consists of over 6 crore units employing over 11 crore people and is a seminal contributor to the economic growth with over 30 per cent of contribution to GDP and over 49% of overall exports from India.

IAF chopper force-lands in Arunachal, crew safe

ITANAGAR, NOV 18 (PTI): An Mi-17 chopper of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with two pilots and three crew members on board, force-landed in eastern Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday after encountering a technical snag, defence sources said.

All five of them are safe, having sustained just minor injuries, the sources said. The chopper was on a maintenance sortie when it had to force-land in Lohit sector of the state.

A court of inquiry will be ordered to ascertain the reasons behind the incident, the sources added. In September, two pilots were killed when an Army helicopter crash-landed on a hill in Shiv Garh Dhar area near Patnitop tourist resort in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA: NAGALAND

NOTICE

(NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X OF SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No. 458 of 2021 Where as application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Kevimedo Rutsa has filed by: Shri. Kevidezo Peter Rutsa, S/o Lt. Kevimedo Rutsa. R/o P. Khel, Kohima Village, District- Kohima: Nagaland to draw/operate/close/Transfer: 1. transfer of land at Dimapur bearing Patta No. 6, Dag No. 3, Area 00-03-09, Block No. Model Village. Who expired on 15-06-2018.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may he/she so desire appear in this Court within 30 (thirty) days from the date of publication of notice.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 16th day of November 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima : Nagaland.

K-2232/21

DECLARATION

I, Smti. T. Zuchobeni Odyuo, W/o. Shri. N. Likao Kithan, R/o.

PWD Colony, Dist. Wokha, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under;1. I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name as a nominee in my husband Service Record Book has been inadvertently entered/recorded as Zuchobeni Lotha, whereas in all of my Official documents my name has been entered as T. Zuchobeni Odyuo.

3. That ‘T’ stands for Tsenathung which is my Father's initial name, ‘Lotha’ is my Tribe and ‘Odyuo’ is my surnames.

4. That the name T. Zuchobeni Odyuo and Zuchobeni Lotha, refers to one and same person i.e., me and my names.

5. That henceforth my name shall be use/record as T. Zuchobeni Odyuo for all official purposes.

6. That this declaration is made to ever the above statement.

VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the contents above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is conceal therein.

Regd.No. 20252 Date: 12/11/2021 Declarant 1st Class Magistrate Wokha, Nagaland WC-286/21

DECLARATION OF NAME

I, Shri. L. NYAMEI PHOM, by profession a Jail Warder, resident of Yimyu ward, Mokokchung Town, P.S & P.OMokokchung, District- Mokokchung, State- Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follow: 1. That, I am the deponent of this affidavit and a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That, my official name is Shri. L. NYAMEI PHOM. As such, in my Identity card and in my Aadhar card bearing No- 6605 5785 3428 my name is recorded as Shri. L. NYAMEI PHOM. Whereas, in my Service Book my name is mistakably recorded as Shri. L. NYIAMAI PHOM. 3. That my name L. NYAMEI PHOM and L. NYIAMAI PHOM is of the same person. As such, the above noted name stands for the same.

4. That, I hereby declare that, my official name L. NYAMEI PHOM shall be used in all my future correspondence and records, from the date of the declaration of this affidavit.

5. That, the statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein. And I signed this affidavit on this day the 21st of May, 2018.

DEPONENT L. NYAMEI PHOM Solemnly affirmed and declare before me by the Deponent on this day 21st day of May, 2018, at Mokokchung.

NOTARY PUBLIC: MOKOKCHUNG DB-378/21

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Modi to fugitive eco offenders: Return to country NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government is using all channels including diplomatic to bring back high-profile economic offenders, leaving them with no option but to return to the country.

Speaking at a symposium on credit flow and economic growth, he asked banks to support wealth and job creators with proactive lending while promising to stand by any loans given in right earnest.

“In our attempt to bring back fugitive (economic offenders), we relied on policies and law and also used diplomatic channels. The message is very clear -- return to your country. We are continuing these efforts,” he said.

He, however, did not name or refer to any particular offender.

India has in recent times stepped up efforts to extradite high-profile economic offenders such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, wanted in connection with bank frauds and money laundering cases.

While Rs 5 lakh crore has been recovered from defaulters through proactive steps, the recently set up National Asset Recon-

PM Modi addresses the conference on ‘Creating synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth, Thursday. (PTI)

struction Company (NARCL) would help resolve Rs 2 lakh crore of stressed assets, the Prime Minister said.

He also said the financial health of banks is now in a much-improved condition as his government has since 2014 found ways to address the problems they faced.

“Indian banks are strong enough to play a major role in imparting fresh energy to the country’s economy, for giving a big push and making India self-reliant.

“This is a time for you to support wealth creators and job creators. It is the need of the hour that now the banks of India work proactively to bolster the

wealth sheet of the country along with their balance sheets,” he asserted.

Banks, Modi said, need to shed the culture of they being an approver and the customer being an applicant, and adopt the model of partnership.

“When the country is working so hard on financial inclusion, it is very important to unlock the productive potential of the citizens,” he said.

Modi further said the reforms initiated by the government in the banking sector in the last six-seven years supported the banking sector in every way, due to which the sector is in a very strong position today.

“We addressed the problem of NPAs, recapi-

talised banks and increased their strength. We brought reforms like Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), reformed many laws and empowered Debt Recovery Tribunal,” he said.

Modi also nudged bankers to offer “customised solutions” to businesses and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“Don’t wait for customers to come to banks.

You have to go to them,” he said, while assuring bankers that he will “stand by them like a wall” for every honest decision they take.

Asking banks to move ahead with a “big thinking and innovative approach”, Modi said “we will become laggards if we delay adopting Fintech.”

Setting a target for banks, he said by August 15, 2022, every bank branch should have at least 100 clients who conduct the entire business digitally.

“Banking sector has to understand this that in India it is time for investing in ideas. It is time to support startups. Startup is an idea, there is no asset, it is just an idea.

“You (banks) have no dearth of resources, data.

The government will continue to do reforms, and

you (banks) have moved forward along with the nation’s commitment and target,” he said.

The Prime Minister said steps taken in the recent years have created a strong capital base for the banks.

Banks have sufficient liquidity and no backlog for provisioning of bad loans, while non-performing assets (NPAs) in public sector banks are at the lowest in the last five years. This has led to the upgrading of the outlook for the Indian banks by international agencies, he pointed out.

The Prime Minister emphasised on the need to proactively serve the customers and asked banks to provide customised solutions to customers, companies and MSMEs after analysing their needs.

He also praised the banking sector for its enthusiasm in implementing the Jan Dhan Scheme.

The Prime Minister said banks should proactively get involved in the growth story. He gave the example of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme where the government is doing the same by giving Indian manufacturers an incentive on production.

5 Surjewala moves Vir Das won’t be allowed SC on extending to perform in MP: Minister tenures of CBI, ED jesters to perform. If he

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Congress leader Randeep Sur jewala on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Union government’s ordinances extending the tenures of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chiefs from two to up to five years.

He has moved the plea against the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, of November 14 along with the Personnel Ministry’s November 15 notification amending the fundamental rules which enable the government to extend the tenures of ED, CBI chiefs, as also of the defence, home and foreign secretaries.

These ordinances empower the Government of India to provide “piecemeal extensions” of one year each to the tenures of the directors of ED and CBI following the conclusion of the fixed terms provided in their statutes, Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Surjewala claimed.

Narottam Mishra BHOPAL, NOV 18 (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Thursday said comedian Vir Das, who is facing police complaints over his monologue “I come from two Indias”, would not be allowed to perform in the state.

Das, who is in the US right now, on Monday uploaded a six-minute video on YouTube titled “I come from two Indias”, which was a part of his recent performance at the John F Kennedy Centre in Washington DC. The Mumbai-based stand-up comic, who has also dabbled in cinema, had touched on various topics in the clip, including the farm protests, the battle against COVID-19, the duality in response to women, particularly rape, and the crackdown on comedians.

“We won’t allow such

tenders an apology, we are going to think over it,” Mishra, who is also the MP government’s spokesman, told PTI when asked about the comedian’s monologue.

Das, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren’t intended to insult the country, has found backing from TMC member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

Mishra said there are some jesters who try to “defame” India, and they have some supporters like Kapil Sibal and other Congress people.

“Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also defames India on foreign land. MP Congress chief Kamal Nath also does it,” the minister alleged.

“Such type of people like him, I call them ‘vidushak’ (jester) would not be allowed to perform in the state. If he (Das) apologises, we are going to think over it,” he said.

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi had criticised Das for “vilifying the nation” and actor Kangana Ranaut demand strict action against the comedian.

Punjab CM-led Hyderpora encounter: PAGD demands Rajnath inaugurates revamped war memorial group offers payers

Rajnath Singh speaks at the ceremony to dedicate the renovated Rezang La Memorial to the Nation, at Chushul. (PTI)

and wrote a new chapter of bravery and sacrifice,” he said. “I am saluting the 114 Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices in the 1962 war after reaching Rezang La, located amidst the inaccessible hills of Ladakh,” Singh tweeted.

The battle of Rezang La began at around 4 am on November 18, 1962, and lasted till around 10 pm during which the ‘C’ company of 13th battalion of the Kumaon Regiment led by Major Shaitan Singh not only stood their ground but inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese despite being outnumbered by the adversary.

Major Singh was later posthumously conferred with Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military deco-

ration.

Defence Minister Singh also met Brig (retd) R B Jatar who was part of the battle of Rezang La. “I am overwhelmed by the feeling of respect for him and I salute his courage.

May God keep them healthy and live long,” Singh said.

The revamped war memorial has been thrown open at a time India and China have been locked in a bitter border row in eastern Ladakh for nearly one-andhalf years.

T h e I n d i a n A r my had occupied a number of mountain peaks in Rezang La region in August last year following China’s aggressive posturing and failed attempt to intimidate Indian troops.

The eastern Ladakh border standoff between

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The tension escalated following a deadly clash in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year.

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The last round of military talks on October 10 ended in a stalemate following which both sides blamed each other for the impasse.

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LAHORE/DER BABA NANAK (GURDASPUR), NOV 18 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi along with some of his Cabinet ministers on Thursday offered prayers at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan after travelling through the visa-free Kartarpur corridor that reopened for pilgrims after a gap of 20 months.

The over four-km long Kartarpur corridor links Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan’s Kartarpur, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district. Pilgrimage to the gurdwara was suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.

Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Amir Hashmi said in Lahore that besides the group led by Channi, a delegation of BJP leaders also visited the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.

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“We will be writing to President Ram Nath Kovind this evening, seeking a credible probe into the Hyderpora incident. In our view, only a judicial probe can be credible and fair,” CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami told reporters.

A controversy had erupted over the encounter held on Monday in Srinagar following conflicting claims about the two deceased civilians as their family members contested the police’s charge that they were “terror associates”, prompting demands by various parties for an impartial probe.

The PAGD leaders,

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Farooq Abdullah with PAGD Spokesperson Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami in Srinagar, Thursday. (PTI)

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NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh’s Rezang La, the site of an epic battle at an altitude of 18,000 feet where over 100 Indian troops inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese military 59 years ago displaying indomitable grit and bravery.

The battle of Rezang La is largely considered as the finest moment for the Indian Army in the IndiaChina war six decades ago.

Paying his tributes to the fallen heroes, Singh described the monument as an example of the determination and indomitable courage displayed by the Indian Army that he said is not “only immortal in the pages of history, but also beats in our hearts”.

The defence minister said the “battle of Rezang La is considered one of the 10 greatest and most challenging military conflicts in the world.

“The historic battle of Rezang La, fought at an altitude of 18,000 feet, is difficult to imagine even today.

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any in India remain perplexed as to why the Congress obstinately continues to harp on secularism and liberal pluralism versus Hindutva and theocraticism or of many people and one nation versus one people and one nation. Even for those who profess to be “neutral” in an unnatural, worrisome polarised environment in India; the issue has been devalued. The beauty of India is its varied race and culture, each having their own uniqueness.

A small globe of small nations is what India is. If there are small nations that make up one big nation, then it can only be but possible when all exist in harmony. The Congress has been claiming that it stands for India’s secularism and accused the BJP of communalism.

A majority of India’s dominant Hindu community are religiously pluralistic as they worship different gods across the nation. The British left behind a country of many religions and races including the scars of partition. The India that remained after partition took the path of secularism because the Congress leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru etc stood for democracy as against theocracy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League. Secularism in India had met many challenges especially since the rule of late Indira Gandhi, known as the ‘Iron Lady of India.’

The Congress had been using the issue of secularism versus communalism against the BJP far too often, in the hope of winning the support of Hindus and especially religious minorities. However, power politics meant that the niceties and ideology have no place in order to win elections. During 1980, Indira Gandhi had taken to appealing to the Hindu sentiment when she returned to power in 1980, partly to recover lost ground in the Hindi heartland. This had only benefitted the Jan Sangh(later BJP). It is a fact that the myth of Indian politics has been the idea that the Congress party stood for secularism. To understand the decline of secularism in India, it needs to be understood that the Congress party, at least since 1984, has actually not stood up for secularism. The gates of the Babri Masjid were unlocked during Rajiv Gandhi’s rule , to win over the sentiments of the majority community. The second consecutive drubbing that the Congress received at the hands of the BJP since 2014 is also a reflection of the people’s rejection of the party’s claim of standing for secularism. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, (heir to Sonia) who resigned as Congress president in 2019, in all likelihood, will again be crowned as party chief next year. Instead of debating the policies of the BJP, Rahul chooses to attack Modi and this has always backfired. Even Rahul’s favourite political topic ‘ Our Idea Of India’ vis-a-vis the BJP’s idea has grown stale.

People want maturity in leadership and not one who speaks like a chief guest invited at a function. The recent controversy about Slam Khurshid’s book Sunrise over Ayodhya: Nationhood in Our Times’ also reflects how the narrative of secularism versus communalism continues to be the dud bullet that the Congress has been using . Today the BJP has changed the topic and the order to- nationalism versus terrorism. A confused leadership and an organisation under siege within itself has blinded the Congress to many issues facing the nation. The party needs to see beyond its nose in order to address and provide coherency and consistency, if it is really serious about projecting itself as a relevant alternative.

DailyDevotion Winning into Freedom

If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

—John 8:36

If there is even a trace of individual self-satisfaction left in us, it always says, “I can’t surrender,” or “I can’t be free.” But the spiritual part of our being never says “I can’t”; it simply soaks up everything around it. Our spirit hungers for more and more. It is the way we are built. We are designed with a great capacity for God, but sin, our own individuality, and wrong thinking keep us from getting to Him. God delivers us from sin— we have to deliver ourselves from our individuality. This means offering our natural life to God and sacrificing it to Him, so He may transform it into spiritual life through our obedience.

God pays no attention to our natural individuality in the development of our spiritual life. His plan runs right through our natural life. We must see to it that we aid and assist God, and not stand against Him by saying, “I can’t do that.” God will not discipline us; we must discipline ourselves. God will not bring our “arguments…and every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5)— we have to do it. Don’t say, “Oh, Lord, I suffer from wandering thoughts.” Don’tsuffer from wandering thoughts. Stop listening to the tyranny of your individual natural life and win freedom into the spiritual life.

“If the Son makes you free….” Do not substitute Savior for Son in this passage. The Savior has set us free from sin, but this is the freedom that comes from being set free from myself by the Son. It is what Paul meant in Galatians 2:20when he said, “I have been crucified with Christ….” His individuality had been broken and his spirit had been united with his Lord; not just merged into Him, but made one with Him. “…you shall be free indeed”— free to the very core of your being; free from the inside to the outside.

We tend to rely on our own energy, instead of being energized by the power that comes from identification with Jesus.

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If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. ~ Emily Dickinson

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Integrated farming systems: Climate adaptation solution A “whole-farm” approach or integrated farming systems that supplement traditional crops with farming vegetables, fruits, poultry or fish is re-emerging as a nature-based solution to boosting productivity in climate-stressed regions.

New research from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in India’s eastern Himalayas, where farming is turning increasingly risky due to climatic uncertainty, has shown that productivity and income of farmers “improved substantially” when they adopted a pond-based integrated farming system (IFS).

Small and marginal farmers in the area lack resources and are unable to adopt new, improved technologies, the report by a team of ICAR scientists says. A whole-farm approach or pond-based IFS, however, helped increase production, employment and income by generating a mix of enterprises based on rice, vegetables, fruits, fish, pigs and poultry.

The ICAR study, conducted on 11 farm pond-based IFS models, covering 22.5 hectares of 150 farmers’ fields in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, from 2009 to 2014, showed a substantial improvement in the farmer’s livelihoods. The integrated farming system adopted, tapped into on-farm resources and reduced dependence on external inputs such as fertilisers and pesticides. The study found that the net returns under an integrated system that included ponds, rice, vegetables and pigs were eight times higher than the nor-

mal farmer practice of growing a single crop. Agronomist Anup Das, principal scientist at the ICAR research complex for the northeast hill region in Agartala, and of the authors of the study, told MongabayIndia that earlier, farmers had a small farm pond in the humid tropical and subtropical areas of the region. They used the pond for growing a few fish, for irrigation during dry times and for domestic uses.

“However, most of these ponds are either underutilised or not renovated over a long time,” or used for some other purpose, Das says. But scientific fish farming and multiple uses of water for growing vegetables, livestock and irrigation can enhance productivity, income and employment; as well as resilience against climate change, he says. The integrated farming approach provides year-round production, employment and income, reducing farming risks during climate uncertainty, he adds.

In water-stressed areas, such as semi-arid areas, rainwater harvesting is a proven technology, says Das. In such areas adoption of IFS models comprising multipurpose trees, livestock especially goats, crops with low water requirements such as millets and pulses, and adoption of micro-irrigation with harvested water may be a solution, he suggests. Ponds could require an additional inner lining to make them more durable, Das suggests.

IFS promotes farmers’ knowledge, and efficient recycling of on-farm resources; and reduces dependence on external resources, says Das. It suits

small and marginal farmers, but they could require some initial support for constructing ponds, livestock units, compost units, and an irrigation system.

A second report by a team that includes scientists from IIT, Kharagpur, and Ramakrishna Mission in coastal West Bengal, which looked at viable and sustainable farming, says that IFS can enhance farm sustainability in stressed ecosystems.

The study assessed the sustainability of an integrated farming system in 140 smallscale farms in the Sundarbans region, using an indicatorbased approach. Farmers on the highly sustainable farms effectively collected and used sweet water, produced on-farm biomass, and used sustainable farming practices. The sustainability was influenced by farm size and soil fertility, and nonfarm factors such as remittances from migrant family members.

“Future research may explore how these farms may be used to achieve ‘strong’ agricultural sustainability in the coastal agroecosystems,” the report says. Although the report did not specifically address climate change, “it is very likely that IFS will enhance the resilience of farms against climatic stresses,” says Rupak Goswami, a scientist from Ramakrishna Mission and one of the authors of the study.

In coastal regions, water bodies on farms are used to capture sweet (non-saline) water that can be used to irrigate crops during water stress, says Goswami. Land shaping is a popular technique followed

by Sundarban’s farmers, with thoughtful excavation to col-

Kevikienyü Peseyie: A brief sketch of my father’s life

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few days before my father died, he told us, “My journey may end today, it has been a good and enjoyable journey”.

For a man of few words, those were precious.

He lived for a few more days after that day and it was fascinating. It was almost as if he was moving back and forth between two dimensions – heavenly and earthly; spiritual and material.

But his whole life, at least to us, was fascinating to say the least.

He was the third child of Dr. Üzielie Peseyie, who was one of the first medical Doctors among the Angamis, with the likes of Dr Khosa (father of J.B. Jasokie), Dr Sevilie Iralu, et al. His father died when he was 14 years old.

In his own last days, my father vividly remembered how he saw his father die.

Kevikienyü married my mother Mrs Meno Khate in the year 1967. The same year he had an accident in his Jeep where his left leg was amputated from just below the knee. For the next 54 years until 2021, every single day, he had to engage in the laborious exercise of putting on and off his artificial prosthetic leg.

In 1991, he was given just a few hours to relinquish his government job because of the superannuation issue. This was one of the most crushing events in his life.

In 1997 he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Since then, every year, we saw how the cancer spread to the lungs, liver, bones and other parts of the body.

This was his life! Hard, harsh and cruel!

But he preferred to say that it was “good and enjoyable!” And I believe it was. I had never heard him complain about his personal tragedy in my life. I have childhood memories of him playing hide-and-seek with us by hiding his detachable artificial leg under the curtain. We would see the artificial limb sticking out from behind the curtain and shout - “He’s hiding behind the curtain”, and pull away the curtain to find only the artificial limb. He had hopped off in one leg to another place to hide. He drove us to choir practices and tuitions and taught us how to drive. That limb gave him extra protection, he would say, when dogs came attacking.

He epitomized resilience, the power of the human spirit to thrive and overcome. But above all, his is a story of God’s faithfulness and grace that shines through the hard, harsh and cruel realities of life.

Ask and it will be Given.

Kevikienyü’s mother Mrs Puno Meru Peseyie, spent the last 16 years of her life in the Pentecostal Faith Home in Kohima, devoting herself to a life of prayer 24/7. She died in 1998, a year after my father was diagnosed with cancer in 1997. I came to learn that my grandmother devoted much of her last year to praying for my dad’s cancer recovery.

My own mother Mrs Meno Peseyie who is no less a prayer warrior is a great embodiment of sacrificial and eternal love of Christ.

She had always prayed that my father would not experience the pain of cancer. Even though the cancer had spread everywhere including the bones, my father died peacefully without any pain.

Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given”.

They asked and it was given.

Three Generations of Medical Doctors.

My father often proudly narrated the story of how the late Dr Setu Liegise took care of

his father Dr Üzielie till his last day. Dr Setu came every day to their residence in Mission Compound to check on him and administer the medicine. One day his patient could not swallow three tablets. Dr Setu went away very sad that day. And a few hours later Dr Üzielie died.

Then later Dr Setu Liegise’s son, Dr Puse Liegise became his son-in-law and very able doctor. From day one of the cancer diagnosis till the end, Dr Puse Liegise had personally monitored and approved every single decision taken and every single medicine administered.

And in the final years, Dr Puse’s son, Dr Visede Liegise, finished his medical studies and came and cared for his grandfather, holding his body as he died.

What an honor to be served by three generations of medical doctors from the Liegise family. This testimony of generational faithfulness and blessings will echo in eternity.

Divine Calling. Office-Altars. Bribes.

My father loved his profession. His office desk was his Altar where he worshipped God. That was his sacred space. For most of his service in the Government, he was placed in positions that invited a lot of bribes and favors from job-seekers and other companies. But he never compromised, at least to our knowledge.

How he often shouted at those offering him bribes and favors was often an embarrassment at our home. As a young Bible College graduate, I often had to do the “dirty work” of returning “gifts, bribes” and bundles of cash back to those who had offered them. I remember how he shouted in foul and crude language at a person who had brought some “gifts”, or another time how he pushed away a man with a briefcase of cash down to our residence gate. He was rude and harsh. He was violent at times.

Once after a Sunday church service where I preached, a fine gentleman of the church told me, “Good, Kedo, you are not like your father.”

When I heard that I felt like a failure, and I said in my mind, “What the Hell! Billions of bloody blue blistering barnacles! (Don’t worry, no one heard me say that).

In a society that had become so corrupted and numb and feeling sexy about it, perhaps this is what integrity and purity will look like – violent, rude and socially awkward. I want to be like my father when I finally grow up.

On the Edge of Eternity.

My father did not often talk about his faith openly. But he lived out his faith well. His assurance of salvation and hope was exemplary.

During his last days, he could not swallow food, but he would often say, “there is plenty of food where Jesus is”, and “I am going to the place where there is no more hunger”. And he kept saying, “I am not afraid to go, Jesus is with me”. At one point he even asked my Mum, “Do I have both my legs working well now?” This reminded me of what Joni Erickson Tada said (the lady who was paralyzed from waist below), “The first thing I will do with my resurrected legs is to fall down on my knees in worship”.

This is hope of the New Heaven and the New Earth, where we will together enjoy the material Earth recreated, and our resurrected physical bodies perfectly restored. My father is now resting in peace. He will rise in glory. We rejoice in Christ. And we wait in hope.

Kedo Peseyie Lower Bayavu Hill, Kohima

lect water and enhance farm resilience and income. “Also, the high biodiversity in IFS mitigates climate risks,” says Goswami. The basic principles of integrated farming will work in both coastal and waterstressed areas, but the details would be different. In dry regions, livestock would enhance incomes, whereas, in coastal regions, water bodies help.

“Our hypothesis (not examined in this paper) is that ‘integration’ in IFS is a manifestation of adaptation against external drivers, including climatic stress, and it is not necessary that it works in water affluent regions,” says Goswami. Goswami sees integrated farming as “multifunctional farming that also builds resilience against climatic challenges.” IFS is an evolved system, it adapts to climate change, market forces and many other bio-physical stresses, he says.

While scientists have developed IFS models for different agroclimatic zones in India, their adoption has been problematic. “Promoting IFS as models may not work as such. It needs to be designed and crafted in participation with farmers,” says Goswami.

Rekindled interest in integrated farming The attempts to find sustainable, nature-based solutions have intensified with the start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, beginning 2021.

Researchers have created a guide for designing agricultural development projects that use solutions from nature. A report in Frontiers in Environmental Science, in August 2021, says that nature-based solutions

(NBS) “are at the forefront of the sustainability discourse” in this decade. These solutions are applied more frequently in urban, natural forest or wetland ecosystems, but are “underutilised in agricultural landscapes,” it says.

The authors have proposed a technical framework to characterise NBS in agricultural systems, envisaged as “the use of natural processes or elements to improve ecosystem functions of environments and landscapes affected by agricultural practices, and to enhance livelihoods and other social and cultural functions, over various temporal and spatial scales.”

The framework establishes four essential functions for NBS in agriculture: sustainable practices with a focus on production; green infrastructure, mainly for engineering purposes such as water and soil, and slope stabilisation; amelioration for restoration of conditions for plants, water, soil or air and climate change mitigation; and conservation with a focus on biodiversity and ecosystem connectivity.

India is making some efforts on this front. For example, under the Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRA Network) in India, has initiated integrated farming under a project in tribal areas of Odisha, which integrates the best practices of agriculture, livestock and fisheries.

India’s efforts are in line with other countries’ attempts to improve productivity sustainably. For example, Chinese farmers are using ‘mulberry plot fish ponds’ in which combines fish farm-

ing with mulberry cultivation and sericulture. Here, mud or humus from fish ponds serves as nutrients for mulberry trees, and excreta from fish ponds as fertiliser. Similarly, in Kenya, simple farm ponds have helped small farmers in the drylands have helped them set up tree nurseries under a Drylands Development Programme under the World Agroforestry Centre, Nairobi.

That said, the concept of integrated farming should not be limited to simply a mixture of rice and fish farming and growing vegetables, points out agricultural economist Rajeswari Raina, professor at Shiv Nadar’s University’s school of social sciences and humanities. The IFS is also evaluated solely in terms of increased production and income. “We need a different set of indicators,” says Raina. For example, productivity should be evaluated not just as yield per hectare, but also yield per hectare per cubic mm of water used, which presents the true picture of efficacy.

Traditional knowledge systems have different methods of assessment, including traditional consumption patterns and food cultures, she adds.

For example, women farmers in Andhra Pradesh assess grain not just by weight, but whether the grain is bolder, more full and of quality. The government should also divert part of funds spent on agriculture subsidies for chemical fertilisers towards IFS, Raina suggests. “We need public investment in IFS.” T.V Padma (As published on Mongabay India)

Clear your doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine

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FAQs on COVID-19 vaccine

hy is vaccination not provided to children who are usual target?

COVID-19 affects all age groups, however, the morbidity & mortality is several times higher in adults particularly in those above the age of 50 years. Children are either asymptomatic or have mild infection.

The general practice is to first evaluate any new vaccine in older population and then age reduction is done to assess the safety and effectiveness in paediatric population. The currently available vaccines in the country have not been evaluated in children so far. There are some clinical trials now underway to test the effectiveness and safety of the COVID 19 vaccines in children.

Developing a vaccine takes years. But this time our scientists have developed a vaccine against the novel corona virus in such a short time. How was this possible?

Developing a vaccine generally involves years of research. First, we need a vaccine candidate that is evaluated in animals for its safety and efficacy. After a vaccine candidate passes a pre-clinical trial, it enters the clinical trial phase. While scientists have worked round the clock in the laboratory, even regulatory approvals which used to take several months have been fasttracked. It helped eliminate all the time lapses between the preclinical and clinical trial stages. Earlier, the vaccine development involved a series of steps, but in the case of the coronavirus vaccine, the scientists and regulators worked in tandem, accelerating the whole process without compromises on any protocols and any step.

How long I will remain protected after vaccination?

The longevity of the immune response in vaccinated individuals is yet to be determined. Hence, continuing the use of masks, handwashing, maintaining physical distance and other COVID-19 appropriate behaviours is strongly recommended.

D o e s va c c i n a t i o n protect me against newer strains / mutated virus of SARS-CoV2?

The body responds to

vaccination by making more than one type of antibodies to virus parts including spike protein.

Therefore, all vaccines are expected to provide reasonable amount of protection against the mutated virus also. Based on the available data, the mutations as reported are unlikely to make the vaccine ineffective.

Which vaccine is better between Covishield® / Covaxin®/Sputnik V? There is no head-tohead comparison done between the vaccines being used in India, so one cannot choose one over another. All vaccines would work well in preventing the infection as well as prevent a person from going into severe state of the disease. As a longterm effect, it would be preventing death for elderly people or those who have comorbidities.

In how many days will the vaccination create an adequate immune response and protection?

A d e q u a t e i m mu n e response takes 2-3 weeks after completion of entire vaccination schedule i.e., after the second dose of COVISHIELD®, COVAXIN®, SPUTNIK V. Does this vaccine provide herd immunity?

When an increasing number of people get vaccinated in the community, indirect protection through herd immunity develops.

The percentage of people who need to be immune in order to achieve herd immunity varies with each disease. For example, its 95% for measles, however, the proportion of the population that must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to begin inducing herd immunity is not known.

Which drug should be taken to minimize the adverse effects of this vaccine?

In case of minor adverse effects such as injection site pain, tenderness, malaise, pyrexia, etc., paracetamol tablet may be used to alleviate the symptoms.

Claims on social media suggested that COVID-19 vaccine could affect female fertility. Is it true?

Rumours or social media posts suggesting that COVID-19 vaccines could cause infertility are not true and totally baseless. Such rumours were floated in the past against other vac-

cines too for e.g. polio and measles. None of the available vaccines affects fertility.

All vaccines and their constituents are tested first on animals and later in humans to assess if they have any such side effects. Vaccines are authorized for use only after their safety and efficacy is assured.

If I suffer from HTN/ DM/CKD/heart disease/ lipid disorders etc., can I safely take this vaccine?

Overall, the vaccine is safe and efficacious in adults with co-morbidity.

The maximum benefit of getting the COVID vaccine is for those who have such co-morbidities. However, if you are concerned for any specific reason, please consult your doctor.

What medications should be avoided before taking COVID-19 vaccine and for how long?

A person receiving aspirin, clopidogrel (both of these are anti-platelet agents) or other anticoagulants: The dose of that day should be taken after the vaccination.

Patients on Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) should have an International Normalized Ratio (INR) less than 3 before administration of the vaccine. In all cases, application of firm pressure at the injection site for at least 5 minutes after the injection may be done to reduce the risk of haematoma formation.

I had COVID infection and was treated, why should I receive vaccine?

Development of immunity or duration of protection after COVID-19 exposure is not established therefore it is recommended to receive vaccine even after COVID-19 infection. Individuals who are yet to receive COVID vaccine or Persons having laboratory test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer the COVID 19 vaccination till 12 weeks after recovery. Individuals who have received at least the first dose and develop SARS-CoV-2 infection before completion of the dosing schedule should wait for 12 weeks after clinical recovery from the COVID illness.

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quashes skin-to-skin verdict of Bombay HC China constructs new villages near Doklam SCTouching child’s body parts with ‘sexual intent’ Cong questions PM’s silence on ‘Chinese’ amounts to ‘sexual assault’ under POCSO Act: SC villages coming up near Dokalam plateau

Aerial images of four villages constructed near Doklam.

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (IANS/PTI): China has constructed new villages in Bhutan territory near Doklam in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed.

The images show that four villages were built by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in about 100 sq.km. area between May 2020 and November 2021.

It seems that construction started at the same time when the PLA had ingressed into Indian territory at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh and the Sikkim sector. The Doklam plateau was in the limelight

in 2017 when the Indian Army and the China’s PLA were locked in the stand-off for over 70 days. The Chinese had to retreat from the area after the Indian troops contested the plateau.

Doklam is an area of 100 sq.km comprising a plateau and a valley at the tri-junction between India, China and Bhutan. It is circled by the Chumbi Valley of Tibet, Bhutan’s Ha Valley and India’s Sikkim.

In 2017, China was making infrastructural development work at Doklam to which India objected.

China then claimed that there was boundary

dispute between Bhutan and China and to which India had no claims.

However, India refuted and stood there matching the deployment of the Chinese troops for 73 days.

Last month, China and Bhutan signed a pact on a three-step roadmap to resolve their boundary disputes. In response, India said that “it has noted the development”.

Boundary negotiations between Bhutan and China began in 1984 and the two sides have held 24 rounds of boundary talks and 10 rounds of meeting at the expert group level.

The Congress accused the BJP-led government on Thursday of compromising national security and India’s territorial integrity, and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on new Chinese villages coming up near the Dokalam plateau.

Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said latest satellite images show that China has built four villages in Bhutan, next to Dokalam, and has grabbed 100 square kilometres of land in the area through illegal incursions.

“Why are we tolerating this all-round aggression from China and doing absolutely nothing about it? We urge the prime minister not to hide behind smokescreens and answer to the people,” he said at a press conference here.

“The Modi government’s unpardonable, blatant and brazen compromise of national security and India’s territorial integrity stands exposed once again. The prime minister and the defence minister have undermined the astounding valour and insurmountable grit of our armed forces, who faced the Chinese incursions and aggressions with indomitable courage and sacrifice,” Vallabh said.

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also shared the satellite images on Twitter and said, “100 Square KMs of ‘land grab’ and illegal incursion and setting four new villages by China in Bhutan, next to Doklam is a blow to India’s national security. This happened between May-Nov 2021.”

“Why is PM ‘mum’? Who will defend National Security?” he asked.

Vallabh said the new satellite images on Chinese military development show the purported construction of Chinese villages in Bhutanese territory over the last year.

These new villages lie near the Dokalam plateau where India and China had a face-off in 2017, after which the neighbouring country bypassed Indian defences to resume road construction activity in the region, he said.

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Touching sexual parts of a child’s body or any act involving physical contact with ‘sexual intent’ amounts to ‘sexual assault’ under Section 7 of the POCSO Act as the most important ingredient is sexual intent and not skin-to-skin contact, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.

Quashing the controversial ‘skin-to-skin’ judgements of the Bombay High Court in two cases under the POCSO Act, the apex court said the high court erred in holding that there was no offence since there was no direct physical “skin to skin” contact with sexual intent.

The high court had held that no offence of sexual assault under the POCSO Act was made out if there was no direct skin-to-skin contact between an accused and victim.

The POCSO Act defines sexual assault as when someone “with sexual intent touches the vagina, penis, anus or breast of the child or makes the child touch the vagina, penis, anus or breast of such person or any other

person, or does any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact without penetration is said to commit sexual assault”.

The apex court said the act of touching any sexual part of the body of a child with “sexual intent or any other act” involving physical contact with sexual intent, could not be trivialised or held insignificant or peripheral so as to exclude such act from the purview of “sexual assault” under Section 7 of the POCSO Act. “The word ‘Touch’ has been used specifically with regard to the sexual parts of the body, whereas the word ‘physical contact’ has been used for any other act.

Therefore, the act of touching the sexual part of body or any other act involving physical contact, if done with ‘sexual intent’ would amount to ‘sexual assault’ within the meaning of Section 7 of the POCSO Act,” the top court said in its 53page judgment said.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice U U Lalit said any narrow and pedan-

tic interpretation of the provision which would defeat the object of the provision, cannot be accepted.

“Restricting the interpretation of the words ‘touch’ or ‘physical contact’ to ‘skin to skin contact’ would not only be a narrow and pedantic interpretation of the provision contained in Section 7 of the POCSO Act, but it would lead to an absurd interpretation of the said provision.

“Skin to skin contact” for constituting an offence of “sexual assault” could not have been intended or contemplated by the Legislature,” said Justice Bela M Trivedi, who wrote the judgement on her and Justice Lalit’s behalf.

Justice Bhat, who wrote a separate concurring judgment, said Section 7 of POCSO has to be viewed having regard to the mischief rule, the background and history leading up to the enactment of the legislation. “The reasoning in the high court’s judgment quite insensitively trivializes - indeed legitimizes an entire range of unacceptable behaviour which undermines a child’s dignity and autonomy, through unwanted intrusions.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Rai urges No protection until we know where you are: SC to Param Bir Singh Union minister to call joint meeting

Will PM ever participate in debate in Parl: Chidambaram

Conference virtually, Modi asked lawmakers and legislatures to follow Indian values and send a message

separate time for quality debates. The question is ‘Will PM ever participate in a debate in Parliament?” The Congress has been alleging that the government is running away from debates on key issues in Parliament, a charge denied by the government which has stated that the Opposition has been disrupting the Houses and stalling legislative work.

We, the Kuki Youth and Students' Union Dimapur with immense pride and joy congratulate Mr. Nelson Singsit, son of Lt. Ngulkam Singsit on being promoted to INSPECTOR from Sub-Inspector (CRPF) The Union further wishes him success in his future endeavors.

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to citizens through their conduct about giving primacy to one’s duties. He also mooted the idea of having a separate time in legislatures for quality and healthy debates that should be serious, dignified and devoid of political potshots at others.

Taking a dig at Modi, Chidambaram tweeted, “Interesting to read that PM stressed the need for ‘quality debates’ in Parliament.

He also suggested setting a

Besides Singh, coaccused Vinay Singh and Riyaz Bhatti were also declared proclaimed offenders by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S B Bhajipale on Wednesday.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mooted the idea of having a separate time in legislatures for quality debates, Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday took a dig at him, saying the question is will the prime minister ever participate in a debate in Parliament.

Addressing the inaugural session of the 82nd All India Presiding Officers’

KYSUD FELICITATES NELSON SINGSIT

Param Bir Singh

telier, had alleged that the accused extorted Rs 9 lakh from him for not conducting raids on two bars and restaurants which he ran in partnership, and also forced him to buy two smartphones worth around Rs 2.92 lakh for them.

The incidents occurred between January 2020 and March 2021, he had claimed.

Following his complaint, a case was filed under Indian Penal Code Sections 384 and 385 (both pertaining to extortion) and 34 (common intention) against six accused.

Singh is facing an extortion case in Thane too.

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analysed per hour data of Safar to understand the source of pollution. IITM’s data analysis from October 24 to November 8, shows that 69 per cent Delhi’s pollution is due to external source and 31 per cent is due to Delhi’s internal source,” Rai said in a press conference.

He added that the Delhi government is taking a number of steps from anti-dust campaigns to “Red Light

High Court last month that his whereabouts were not known.

The crime branch of Mumbai Police, which is probing the extortion case, had sought the proclamation against him, saying that the IPS officer could not be traced even after the issuance of a non-bailable warrant.

Under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a court can publish a proclamation requiring an accused to appear if a warrant issued against him or her cannot be executed.

As per Section 83, after issuing such a proclamation the court can also order attachment of the offender’s properties.

Former assistant police inspector Sachin Waze is also an accused in the case, registered at the Goregaon police station.

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on, Gaadi Off ” campaign to controlling the city’s internal pollution.

But it requires a joint effort from all NCR states such as Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, the minister said.

“People of Delhi can’t reduce the 70 per cent of the external sources of pollution. That’s why I am requesting again the Union environment minister to call a joint meeting of environment minister from NCR states and make a joint action plan. Responsibilities of each state should be fixed to implement that plan and reduce pollution,” Rai said.

He also alleged that construction activities are going unabated in surrounding areas of Delhi, which is further worsening the air.

India if the court rules in your favour, we don’t know what you have in mind.

No protection, no hearing until we know where you are,” said the bench also comprising Justice M M Sundresh.

It further said: “The petition has been filed through power of attorney.

Where are you. Are you in this country or outside?

In some state, where are you. We will come to the remaining, first we know where you are?”

A magistrate court in Bombay on Wednesday declared Singh a “proclaimed offender” in an extortion case registered against him and some other police officers in the city.

Singh had last attended his office in May this year after which he went on leave. The state police had told the Bombay

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NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday urged Union minister Bhupender Yadav to call a joint meeting and prepare an action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Rai also cited a study from Indian Institute of Tr o p i c a l M a n a ge m e n t (IITM), a central government-run body, that 69 per cent share in Delhi’s air pollution between October 24 and November 8 was of external sources.

He said that a similar study by TERI in 2016 had shown that 64 per cent pollution is due to external sources and 36 per cent pollution is due internal source of Delhi.

“IITM is a central government institute, which has

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): The Supreme Court Thursday asked former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, who has sought protective orders, to disclose his location, saying “no protection, no hearing until we know where you are”.

The apex court asked his lawyer to inform about Singh’s whereabouts and posted the matter for hearing on November 22.

A bench headed by Justice S K Kaul took exception that his plea seeking protection has been filed through power of attorney. “ Yo u a r e s e e k i n g protective orders; nobody knows where you are. Suppose you are sitting abroad and taking legal recourse through power of attorney then what happens. If that is so then you will come to

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violation of rules in granting of vigilance clearance in respect of three candidates who were selected as GM (Operations), as vigilance clearance could not have (been) denied to them as per extant rules,” it said while denying the sanction.

The CBI in its final report recommended the alleged offence cannot be investigated “in bits and pieces” because the accused in the FIR allegedly played their individual roles.

The agency said in the absence of permission to prosecute Jadhav and others it would not be possible to link the chain of evidence in fragmented manner by excluding the criminal act of the main executors, Jadhav and Nakhwa.

The CBI said it will not be justifiable to carry out the investigation in the instant matter against the remaining three accused. PTI ABS

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municipal/town council as per the report of the concerned deputy commissioner.

The advisory council members would not receive any remuneration or entitlements.

The person being considered for nomination should be a permanent resident of that particular municipal/town council area. Preference should be given to persons having knowledge in the fields of law, planning, business & accounts, social services, health, civil engineering, water supply, solid waste management etc.

(Operations), they said.

The CBI had approached the Civil Av i a t i o n M i n i s t r y o n February 6, 2019 seeking sanction to prosecute Jadhav and Nakhwa in the case, which was denied by the then Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of Air India on April 16, 2019.

The Department of Personnel and Training had asked the CBI to send a fresh proposal for seeking sanction against Jadhav which was sent to it on December 19, 2019, officials said.

The DoPT conveyed to the CBI on June 9, 2021 that the Civil Aviation Ministry has denied the sanction saying “there seems to be a irregularity/administrative lapse in the constitution of selection committee, but that itself does not amount to offence under Sections of IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.”

“Further, there was no

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(From p-1) The deputy commissioner of the district would be the authority to recommend the names of persons for nomination/appointment as members of the advisory council of various municipal and town councils.

The advisory council would have a sitting at least once in a month.

A member may be terminated from the advisory council, if he/she was not able to contribute to the development of the

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): The CBI has closed a case against for mer Air India CMD Arvind Jadhav and others over alleged corruption in the appointments of General Managers after the central government refused to grant its sanction to prosecute him, officials said.

The agency had b o o k e d Ja d h av, t h e n General Manager L P Nakhwa (now retired), and then Additional General Managers A Kathpalia, Amitabh Singh and Rohit Bhasin after a year-long preliminary enquiry, they said. It was alleged that Jadhav had constituted illegal/irregular promotion panel to recommend suitable candidates for promotion to the post of General Manager

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Govt issues guidelines to nominate...

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Gold in the national capital on Thursday gained marginally by Rs 21 to Rs 48,196 per 10 grams amid rally in international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, it had settled at Rs 48,175 per 10 grams. Silver, however, dipped Rs 121 to Rs 65,147 per kilogram from Rs 65,268 per kilogram in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was trading in the green at USD 1,869 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 25.09 per ounce.

“Gold prices traded firm with spot gold prices at COMEX trading 0.13 per cent up at USD 1,869 per ounce on Thursday.

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and workshops were being organised on how to take Prime Minister’s welfare schemes as well as State government schemes to women.

On the other hand, BJP Mahila Morcha organised “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to honour unsung women freedom fighters at IMC hall during the day.

technologies.

“And now, we are focusing on hardware. We are preparing a package of incentives to become a key manufacturer of semiconductors,” he said.

“Our production linked incentive schemes in electronics and telecom are already attracting local and global players to set up base in India,” Modi added.

The prime minister also described India as one of the leading nations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, especially in the human-centred and ethical use of artificial intelligence.

He also referred to India’s digital vaccination platform, CoWin, and said it has been offered free to the entire world and that it has been made an open-source software. “ I n d i a ’s ex t e n s ive experience with use of technolog y and policy for public good, inclusive development and social empowerment can be of great help to the developing world,” Modi said. PTI

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executive meeting deliberated on future programmes of the party, adding that the primary focus of Mahila Morcha was to strengthen BJP by bringing large number of women into the party-fold.

She claimed that State BJP Mahila Morcha enrolled more than 1.5 lakh women karyakartas

technology such as 5G and 6G,” he said.

It is learnt that India has been in touch with a number of countries including Japan and Australia for the development of new-age telecom technologies.

“We are developing strong capabilities in cloud platforms and cloud computing. This is a key to resilience and digital sovereignty. We are building world-class capabilities in quantum computing,” the prime minister said.

He said India’s space programme is a vital part of its economy and security and that it is now open to innovation and investment from the private sector.

“India is already a major centre for providing cyber security solutions and services to corporates around the world. We have set up a task force with our industry to make India a global hub for cyber security,” Modi said.

The Sydney Dialogue is a for um focused on emerging, critical and cyber

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(From p-1) Further claiming that the role of BJP, be it in the ruling or opposition benches, was ultimately to take up issues of public interest, she remarked, “We are a party that is always working for people’s welfare.”

Meanwhile, Srinivasan said the Mahila Morcha

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NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): India is investing in developing indigenous capabilities in 5G and 6G telecom technologies besides focusing on manufacturing semi-conductors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, the prime minister said the “greatest product” of technology today is data and that India has created a robust framework of data protection, privacy and security.

“And, at the same time, we use data as a source of empowerment of people.

India has unmatched experience in doing this in a democratic framework with strong guarantees of individual rights,” he said.

Modi also highlighted India’s achievement in the digital domain, its current priorities and mentioned the “global trust” that the country enjoys.

“We are investing in developing indigenous capabilities in telecom

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era of opportunities for progress and prosperity but at the same time, it brings new challenges.

“We are in a time of change that happens once in an era. The digital age is changing everything around us. It has redefined politics, economy and society,” he said.

“It is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, law, rights and security. It is reshaping international competition, power and leadership,” Modi said.

The prime minister listed India’s achievements in the digital sector and said the use of technology by any nation is linked to its values and vision. “ I t i s, t h e r e f o r e, essential for democracies to work together: to invest together in research and development in future technology; to develop trusted manufacturing base and trusted supply chains; to deepen intelligence and operational cooperation on cyber security, protect critical information infrastructure,” he said.

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growing global concerns over China’s use of new-age technologies to advance its strategic agenda.

He said the biggest strength of democracy is its openness and a few vested interests should not be allowed to misuse it, noting that the digital age has redefined politics, economies and societies besides raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, rights and security.

Modi said like-minded countries should develop technical and governance standards and norms consistent with their democratic values and create standards and norms

especially in “humancentred” and ethical use of AI. The prime minister said India uses data as a source of empowerment of people and that the country has unmatched experience in doing this in a democratic framework with strong guarantees of individual rights.

T e c h n o l o g y, h e said, has already become a major instr ument of global competition and key to shaping the future international order.

“We are at a historic moment of choice. Whether all the wonderful powers of technology of our age will be instruments of cooperation or conflict, coercion or choice, domination or development, oppression or opportunity,” Mod said.

“India, Australia and our partners in the Indo Pacific region and beyond hear the call of our times.

And, we are prepared to rise to fulfil our responsibilities,” he added.

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for data governance.

“It should also recognise national rights and, at the same time, promote trade, investment and larger public good.

Take cryptocurrency or bitcoin for example,” he said.

“It is important that all democratic nations work together on this and ensure it does not end up in wrong hands, which can spoil our youth,” he added.

T h e r e h av e b e e n concerns in India over misleading claims of huge returns on cryptocurrency investment and its possible use for money laundering a n d t e r r o r f i n a n c i n g.

Last week Modi chaired a meeting on the way forward on cryptocurrency or bitcoin.

Giving an overview of India’s approach to new technologies, Modi said the country is investing in developing indigenous capabilities in diverse areas including in 5G and 6G for the telecom sector and is one of the leading nations in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning,

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NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on democratic nations to work together to ensure that cryptocurrency does not end up in the wrong hands as he underlined the need for like-minded countries to unitedly deal with emerging challenges of the digital revolution.

In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, he said technology and data are becoming “new weapons” and whether all the wonderful powers of technolog y will be instruments of cooperation or conflict, coercion or choice and domination or development will depend on choices the nations make.

The prime minister said democracies must invest together in the research and development of future technology, create trusted manufacturing base and supply chains and work for preventing manipulation of public opinions.

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Calls EVMs ‘evil, vicious machines’

ISLAMABAD, NOV 18 (PTI): Pakistan’s Leader of the Opposition and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has described the electronic voting machines as “evil and vicious”, slamming a “fascist government” led by Prime Minister Imran Khan for introducing a system aimed at rigging the next general elections.

Addressing a joint session of parliament, Opposition Leader of the National Assembly Sharif said the government and its allies wanted to bulldoze important bills on electoral reforms, terming it “illegal” and against the traditions of parliament.

Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) said that there are always allegations of rigging during the elections but this is the first time in history

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that there are allegations of rigging before the polls.

The “selected government” wanted to introduce the electronic voting machines (EVMs) because it can no longer ask the people for votes, the younger brother of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by The Nation newspaper.

Terming the EVMs “evil and vicious machines”, the former chief minister of Punjab province said a system was being introduced by the government to further its agenda to rig the next general elections.

The general elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2023.

“Never has Pakistan

Pak Parl approves chemical castration of habitual rapists

ISLAMABAD, NOV 18 (PTI): Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes in Pakistan could face chemical castration after Parliament passed a new legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.

The bill is a response to a public outcry against a recent spike in incidents of rape of women and children in the country and growing demands for effectively curbing the crime.

The passage of the bill comes almost a year after President Arif Alvi approved the new antirape ordinance that was cleared by the Pakistan Cabinet, calling for the chemical castration of rapists with the consent of the convict and setting up of special courts for speedy trails.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2021 bill was passed along with 33 other bills by the joint session of parliament on Wednesday. It seeks to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, and the Code of Criminal Procedure,

1898, the Dawn newspaper reported.

“Chemical castration is a process duly notified by rules framed by the prime minister, whereby a person is rendered incapable of performing sexual intercourse for any period of his life, as may be determined by the court through administration of drugs which shall be conducted through a notified medical board,” according to the bill.

Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmed protested over the bill and termed it un-Islamic and against Sharia.

He said a rapist should be hanged publicly, but there was no mention of castration in Sharia.

Chemical castration is the use of drugs to reduce sexual activity. It is a legal form of punishment in countries including South Korea, Poland, the Czech Republic and in some states in the US, according to media reports.

Critics say fewer than 4 per cent of sexual assault or rape cases in Pakistan result in a conviction.

seen such a fascist government… How can these thieves be expected to conduct transparent elections?”

The Friday Times quoted him as saying.

Sharif also asked Speaker Asad Qaiser to defer the joint session so “comprehensive consultation” could take place on the matter of electoral reforms.

“If you allow this black law to pass, Pakistan will suffer a great deal, and you will be responsible for it,” he told the Speaker.

In response to Sharif ’s speech, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the government did not want to introduce any “black law”, but was trying to undo the black laws introduced by the previous governments.

He said there have been no general elections in Pakistan where rigging allegations were not made. “But the question is, when will we learn from history and correct the course,” he said, adding that it was time to introduce a fair system.

India re-elected to UNESCO executive board for 2021-25

U N I T E D NAT I O N S, NOV 18 (PTI): India has been reelected to the UNESCO Executive Board, one of the three constitutional organs of the United Nations, for the 2021-25 term.

The election of members of the executive board took place on Wednesday.

“India gets reelected to the Executive Board of UNESCO with 164 votes for the term 2021-25,” the Paris-based Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) said in a tweet.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter on Thursday to applaud the “good work” of the MEA and the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO. “Good work #TeamMEA and @IndiaatUNESCO,” he said in a tweet.

Reacting to India’s election, Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi thanked countries for supporting India’s candidature.

SÜMI ALOKÜMSÜMI MQO AcKnOwLedgeMent Through this column, the Sumi Alokumsumi Mqo (SAM) would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to Shri Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Nagaland for gracing the 2nd Edition of the Sumi Kuzuvule Kukuxu (Sumi Love Song Competition) as the Guest of Honor which culminated on 13th November 2021 at IMC Hall, Dimapur.

Our sincere appreciation to the undermentioned dignitaries for their generosity in sponsoring various prizes: 1. Shri Akato Chophi, V.P. NSCN (R) - 1st Prize 2. Shri Ghukato (Yabo)Awomi, BDO, Aghunaqa - 2nd Prize 3. Shri Isak Yepthomi, Businessman, Thilixu Village - 3rd Prize 4. Dr. Inoto K Shohe, Daklane Kohima - 4th Prize 5. Shri Inato Khujumi, Asukhomi Zunheboto - 5th Prize Our appreciation also goes to following donors for their philanthropic contribution towards the successful culmination of the event.

1. Shri Anato Zhimomi, 13. Shri Tulakha Achumi Contractor, Ikishe Village Addl. SP (INT) PHQ 2. Smti. Atoshili Sema, 14. Shri Puloto Assumi Deputy Secy, Govt. of Nagaland.

Businessman, 6th Mile, Dimapur 15. Shri Isak Zhimomi PS to Hon’ble 3. Anonymous Minister, PHED 4. Shri Atovi Zhimomi, 16. Shri Vikugha Chophy Contractor, Unity Village.

Businessman, Purana Baazar.

5. Smti. Asheli N Sumi, 17. Shri Zakabo Rotokha MD, Naharbari Village, Dimapur NHHDC 6. Shri Vishika Achumi, Commander, 18. Shri Mughato Chophy Kilonser, Special Branch, Dimapur.

NSCN (R) 7. Shri Likato Sukhalu, 19. Shri Tokato Awomi Businessman, Thilixu Village.

Contractor, Ikishe Village 8. Shri Nihol Aye, OSD to Transport 20. Shri Khekato Jakhalu APO, DRDA & Land Resources, GoN. 21. Shri Ghovishe Kiba 9. Shri Omega Yeptho, President, Contractor, Chekiye Village G.S Road Business Association 22. Shri Tovi Chishi, Ikishe Village 10. Shri Atokhe Aye, ADC, Dimapur.

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Punjab CM with ministers, visits Gurdwara Darbar Sahib

Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and other state cabinet ministers during a visit to Gurdwara Darbar

L A H O R E / K A RTA R PUR, NOV 18 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, along with about 30 persons, including his Cabinet ministers, visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan using the visa-free Kartarpur corridor on Thursday on the second day of the reopening of the route which was suspended for some 20 months following the COVID-19 outbreak.

Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Amir Hashmi said that another delegation of BJP leaders also visited the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib.

“Indian Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, along with about 30 persons, including his

Cabinet ministers, today visited Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, by using Kartarpur Corridor,” Hashmi told PTI. Kartarpur Corridor Project Management Unit chief executive officer (CEO) Muhammad Latif, Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee office bearers and Commissioner Gujranwala greeted the Indian guests who arrived here a day before the annual commemoration of the birth of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. The first batch of 28 Indian Sikhs, including women, visited the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan on Wednesday by using visa-free corridor on the first day of its reopening.

AzerbaijanArmenia clashes report casualties

BAKU/YEREVAN, NOV 18 (IANS): Azerbaijan and Armenia have separately announced that soldiers have died in clashes that broke out along the countries’ border.

In a statement on Wednesday, Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry said that seven soldiers were killed, and 10 others wounded in the clashes on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency.

Meanwhile, the Armenian Defence Ministry said one soldier was killed, and 24 others were reportedly missing in the clashes, adding that troops were captured by Azerbaijani forces.

Two Armenian military positions were taken by the Azerbaijani side, it further claimed.

Both sides have accused each other of launching provocative attacks.

Hours after the clashes, the two countries reached a Russia-brokered ceasefire agreement.

Both confirmed on Wednesday that the clashes had stopped, and that the border situation was stable since the ceasefire.

an Afghanistan-style evacuation. The Addis Ababa international airport is the hub for the state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, a symbol of Ethiopia’s former status as one of the world’s most rapidly growing economies before the war.

Addis Ababa is also the continent’s diplomatic capital as home of the African Union. The FAA advisory notes no reports of disruptions at Bole International Airport and “no indication of an intent to threaten civil aviation,” but it says the risk to approaching and departing planes could increase if the Tigray fighters encircle the capital.

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ligious believers, over 3.80 lakh clerical personnel, 5500 religious groups and 1.40 lakh places of worship for religious activities.

“People in China enjoy full freedom of religious belief. Facts speak louder than words and a lie repeated a thousand times is still a lie,” he said.

On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted that the United States will not waiver in its commitment to advocate for freedom of religion or belief for all and in every country and said the challenges to religious freedom in the world today are structural, systemic, and deeply entrenched.

“They exist in every country. They demand sustained global commitment from all who are unwilling to accept hatred, intolerance, and persecution as the status quo. They require the international community’s urgent attention,” he said.

Refuting Blinken’s comments, Zhao said the US should do soul searching and stop using religious issues to interfere in other countries.

“The spread of Islamophobia and other extremist ideologies in the US has caused a great deal of tragedy. Instead of doing some soul searching, the US frequently used religious issues to interfere in other countries internal affairs,” he said.

B E I J I N G , N OV 1 8 (PTI): China on Thursday slammed the US for designating it along with Pakistan and others as ‘countries of particular concern’ for the violation of religious freedom and accused Washington of frequently using religious issues to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations.

The US on Wednesday designated several nations, including China, Pakistan, Iran, Nor th Korea and Myanmar, as “countries of particular concern for having engaged in or tolerated systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.”

China firmly opposes groundless accusations as it smears the country’s religious freedom, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told the media here.

When asked about the US charge, Zhao said, “Chinese government protects citizens’ religious free“likely possess a variety dom in accordance with of anti-aircraft capable the law”. He said China weapons, including rocket- has nearly 200 million repropelled grenades, antitank weapons, low-caliber OFFICE OF THE anti-aircraft artillery, and man-portable air-defense systems,” or MANPADS, KOHIMA : NAGALAND which could reach up to Dated kohima the 17th Nov. 2021 25,000 feet above ground FELICITATION level, the FAA advisory We, the Japu Union kohima would like to honour and says.

In an acknowledgment convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Sentiyanger of Bole airport’s importance Pongen, S/o Lt. Er. Dangchet Pongen on his promotion to for onward travel for the Af- the post of Additional Secretary, Government of Nagaland, rican continent and beyond, kohima.

Further, the Union wishes him continued success in the the UK Minister for Africa years that lie ahead.

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US warns pilots of weapon fire as war nears Ethiopia capital NAIROBI, NOV 18 (AP): The United States is warning pilots that planes operating at one of Africa’s busiest airports could be “directly or indirectly exposed to ground weapons fire and/or surface-to-air fire” as Ethiopia’s war nears the capital, Addis Ababa.

The Federal Aviation Administration advisory issued Wednesday cites the “ongoing clashes” between Ethiopian forces and fighters from the northern Tigray region, which have killed thousands of people in a year of war.

The US this week urged its citizens in Ethiopia to “leave now,” saying there should be no expectation of

China rejects US allegations of violation of religious freedom

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Kohima Chungtia Senso Telongjem (KCST) extends our heartiest congratulations to three of our esteemed members, 1. Shri. Sentisuba on being promoted to Additional Director, Treasuries and Accounts.

2. Shri. M. Benjongnungsang on being promoted to Joint Secretary under P&AR Department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

3. Smt. Moalila on being promoted to Deputy Secretary under P&AR Department, Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

KCST wishes and prays to our Almighty God to grant them good health, wisdom and to achieve greater success in the years to come.

Lanusungba I. Moa Longchar President, KCST General Secretary, KCST

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column, the Organizing Committee of the “Confession and Renewal Crusade for the Nagas" which was held from 12th to 14th Nov. 2021, at Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Prüzhie would like to express our profound gratitude from the depth of our hearts to the Churches, Prayer Centres, Prayer Houses, Fellowships, Families and Individuals from all walks of life; who have immensely contributed in cash, kind, physically and spiritually towards the mega Crusade and thereby making it a different and meaningful outcome.

Your selfless contribution and constant support has made the programme a successful conclusion. May you all be blessed in abundance from above for your generosities and good deeds. Altogether 1700 congregations including 21 VIPs, 170 from Ministry(s)/ Fellowship(s)/Prayer House(s), 101 from Prayer Centres and 64 from Churches GOD’S REVELATIONS FOR THE NAGAS DURING CONFESSION & RENEWAL CRUSADE 1. The present Agreement with the Government of India is not the will of God and if the Nagas intent to favour the Agreement, there will be bloodshed and many will die (Jeremiah 42:6) 2. To the Church leaders. If you do not serve the Lord according to His will, many of the Church Leaders/Worker’s life will be shortened (Matthew 5:19) 3. To the NGOs. If you do not adhere to the Biblical principles of integrity, accountability in your service to the society, He will expose you and put you to shame. (Isaiah 59:14-15) 4. To the Gazetted Officers. Because of the break-breaking taxes that had been demanded from you by the Naga National Workers/Societies, your authority falls prey to the corruptions. If the same trend continues which is against the will of God, you will be judged along with them. (Deuteronomy 28:48) 5. To those in the Prayer Houses and Prayer Centres, false prophesy will shorten your life.

(Jeremiah 28:16) 6. Nagas’ commitment and as revealed by God to sent out 10,000 Missionaries to the nations, will definitely be fulfilled sooner or later (Jude 1:14) 7. If the Nagas stands united, God will pour out His blessings upon the Nagas and they will shine like stars and abundant blessings will flow from generation to generation (Daniel 12:3) Issued by: Crusade Organizing Committee k-2225/21

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With immense pride and joy, the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem kohima would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to our member Shri. Lanuyapang for getting promoted to the post of Under Secretary.

The Union wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

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The KOHIMA RIPHYIM EKHUNG (KRE) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following members on their promotions & achievements.

1. Shri. E. MHONBEMO PATTON, IA&AS, s/o Ezamo Patton, Principal A.G. Nagaland for his appointment as Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland on deputation.

2. Smti. N. CHUMCHANBENI KIKON, w/o Shri. S. Yanpamo Odyuo being promoted to Director, SCERT, Nagaland, kohima.

3. Shri. MHATHUNG TUNGOE, NSS, s/o. Lt. Chibemo Tungoe being promoted to Secretary to the Govt. of Nagaland.

4. Shri. E. KONTHUNGO ODYUO, s/o. Lt. Epfuo Odyuo being promoted to Office Superintendent under Directorate of State Lotteries.

5. Shri. M. ROLLAN LOTHA, Chief Operating Officer (P), NSRLM, s/o Mingo Patton for being conferred the Governor’s Gold Medal.

The Union takes pride in your achievement and wish all of you good health, long life and more success in the coming days.

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(An Ura Academy Undertaking of Teacher Education) Recognised by NCTE (ERC/7-164.6.16/NCTE/B. Ed/2013/22081 Dt. 29.11.2013)/UGC. Affiliated to Nagaland University (No.NU-CDC/C-60/2011-565 Dt. 07.05.2014).

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The Ura College of Teacher Education, kohima with immense pride and honor extend our heartiest congratulations to all the Student-Teachers (2019-2021 batch) for their successful achievements and also to the following Student-Teachers for coming out among the toppers in the recently declared Nagaland University B. Ed examination result.

1. Neikezhapfü Dzüvichü Top 4 2. Neivinuo Nagi Top 16 3. Lily Top 19 The College further wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.

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Naga music video ‘Thenupfü Rüli’ screened globally

A screen grab from the music video. KD Vizo speaking at the screening at Kohima. (NP)

Vizo, in a brief speech said it was a great joy and pride for the parish and the Diocese as the music video was screened worldwide.

He congratulated the crew behind the music video and said that the theme of the global event

was interesting and also touching as the world was living in despair and fear following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said that the younger generation had been psychologically impacted as the pandemic

had forced the world into a series of lockdowns.

Vizo added that the challenges faced by the younger generation was something totally different which also made the elders unable to comprehend.

In this regard, he

urged young people not to be afraid as there was still hope in the world. He advised the youth to remain natural and focused in the midst of all the confusion.

As DBGYFF provided an opportunity for people between 18-30 years, he said that this period in life was a crucial phase. He therefore advised the youth to live life productively.

Meanwhile, Thenupfü Rüli, which roughly translates as “Plight of a Mother” in Tenyidie language, was among 110 entries shortlisted for screening out of 1686 entries in different categories from 114 countries.

It is also the only entry to be selected for screening out of 13 entries from the Salesian province of Dimapur that covers Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Upper Assam.

Script writer Seluovin-

uo Rame from Kohima list and the screening will ticularly for the students.

Village informed that the continue on till Friday, par- (Correspondent) music video portrays the story of a young mother FELICITATION who struggles in caring for her sick husband all the while nurturing their children.

“She recalls her youth and longs to go back and live it however is reminded of the love for her children and her present responsibilities,” Rame said.

Despite such longing, the mother hopes for better days and happily embraces her responsibilities, she added.

The music video directed by Albert Seluokuolie Rutsa was shot in Nagaland in the month of Nagaland Table Tennis Association would like to congratulate October with a total of 20 MR. DIJUNGLUNG KAMSON for securing Gold Medal in table tennis Men’s cast and crew.

Doubles in the age group of 30-39 at the “1st National Veterans Sports & Thenupfü Rüli was Games Championship” held on November 2021 at Maharashtra. screened in Kohima on NTTA is proud that such a diligent and creative sportsman guides the Thursday along with 16 state table tennis to a better future. other short movies which SWELÜL PUCHO LHOULIEVI BELHO were also part of the shortPresident General Secretary

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music video by Catholic Youth Association (CYA) titled “Thenupfü Rüli” has been screened across the world after it was shortlisted for the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF).

Screening of the 4:58 minute video produced by social wing of Christ King Church Parish, Kohima has begun on Thursday and will continue till Friday.

The festival of youth is an event organised by Social Media Department of the Salesian congregation (Don Bosco Society) headquartered in Rome under the theme “Moved

by Hope”.

Special guest for the screening at Christ King Church, Kohima on Thursday, principal secretary to chief minister, Power and Information Technology & Communication, KD

The best exercises for heart health

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• Playing soccer • Hiking uphill It’s also OK to do a mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobics during the week if you prefer. As a rule of thumb, one minute of vigorous-intensity exercise is about equal to two minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics.

Don’t feel pressure to push yourself too hard, though. If you want to meet your weekly aerobics requirements strictly from walking, that’s perfectly fine. Walking is a great low-impact exercise that will give you all of the health benefits of a more intense workout, without overexerting yourself.

Strength training Strength training (sometimes called resistance training) is another great way to improve your heart health. When combined with aerobics, strength training will help to raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. It can also reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Both the CDC and the American Heart Association Trusted Source suggest you

participate in strength training exercises at least twice a week (on nonconsecutive days).

Ideally, these strength training sessions should work all of your major muscle groups: arms, legs, hips, chest, shoulders, abs, and back. Although this might sound intimidating, it’s far from the weightlifting and bodybuilding you see on TV. Some examples of strength training exercise include: • Lifting free weights • Using resistance bands • Doing pushups • Doing situps • Doing squats Strength training exercises should be done in sets. Each set should consist of 8 to 12 repetitions, or until it becomes difficult for you to perform another repetition without help.

Flexibility Although they may not influence your heart health directly, flexibility and stretching exercises can contribute a lot to your workout. Activities like yoga, tai chi, and Pilates will not only improve your flexibility and balance, but also decrease your chances of getting cramps, joint aches, and muscle pain while working out.

Flexibility exercises make it easier to do the other types of physical activities that are necessary for a healthy heart. The great thing about flexibility training is that you can do it anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s warming up before a workout, taking a hot yoga class, or just doing some stretches in your living room, improving your flexibility is always a good idea if you’re serious about heart health.

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hen considering the benefits of exercising, losing weight and “getting ripped” might be the first things to come to mind. But there’s a benefit that is way more crucial: keeping a healthy heart.

Your heart is the most important muscle in your body, so it deserves some attention too, right? Let’s take a look at some of the best exercises to keep your heart strong and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Aerobics Aerobic exercises, also known as cardio, are designed to raise your heart rate and make you break a sweat. Aerobics help to improve your circulation and lower your blood pressure. If you have diabetes, they can also help you control your blood sugar level.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source recommends that every adult should get at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic exercise a week, at intervals of 10 minutes or more. Some examples of moderate-intensity aerobics are: • Going for a brisk walk • Biking on flat terrain • Taking a leisurely swim • Gardening • Dancing If you’re big on working out but short on time, you can meet the CDC’s guidelines with one hour and 15 minutes of vigorousintensity aerobic exercise. These strenuous workouts are meant to get you breathing hard and increase your heart rate significantly. Examples of vigorous-intensity aerobics include: • Jogging • Biking 10 mph or faster • Swimming laps

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Antetokounmpo stars as Bucks beat Lakers

M I LWAU K E E , N OV 18 (AGENCIES): Giannis Antetokounmpo had a season-high 47 points on 18-of-23 shooting and Khris Middleton made his way into the team history book as the Milwaukee Bucks earned a 109-102 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night to kick off their five-game homestand.

Antetokounmpo had 28 first-half points on 12-of-13 shooting and also finished with nine rebounds to lead the Bucks to their first win at home since their season opener on Oct. 19. Bobby Portis added 17 points and five rebounds in his sixth consecutive start, and Pat Connaughton chipped in 16 points off the bench.

Middleton made his return after missing the last eight games due to COVID-19 protocols and tied Ray Allen atop the Bucks’ all-time 3-pointers list as part of a 16-point effort.

Talen Horton-Tucker paced Los Angeles with 25 points after dropping a career-high 28 against

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.

the Bulls on Monday. Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 15 assists for Los Angeles, which was again without LeBron James (abdominal strain).

Suns 105, Mavericks 98 Jae Crowder broke a tie by sinking two free throws with 2:34 remaining as host Phoenix outfinished Luka Doncic-less Dallas.

The Suns earned their 10th consecutive win while Dallas lost for just the second time in seven games.

Doncic was scratched from the lineup during the day when the Mavericks made a decision to give his sore left knee and ankle some time to heal.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 24 points, and Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Dallas got 22 points from Tim Hardaway Jr. and 21 from Kristaps Porzingis.

Heat 113, Pelicans 98 Jimmy Butler, returning from a three-game absence, posted a tripledouble with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as Miami rallied to defeat visiting New Orleans.

Butler, who had been out due to a sprained right ankle, had game-highs

with his totals for points, rebounds and assists.

New Orleans, which lost for the 14th time in 16 games, was led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who had 24 points. Brandon Ingram added 19 points, and Josh Hart had 18 points.

Hawks 110, Celtics 99 Kevin Huerter hit the first five shots he took and scored all of his 19 points in the first half to lead Atlanta to a win over visiting Boston.

Huerter was listed as questionable after leaving Atlanta’s Monday game early due to hamstring tightness. However, he was in the starting lineup and helped the Hawks win their third consecutive game. Atlanta’s John Collins had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and reserve Cam Reddish added 19 points.

Boston’s Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 34 points to go with nine rebounds and five assists. Grant Williams added 18 points, Dennis Schroder scored 15 and former Hawk Al Horford had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Nagaland sepaktakraw team to take part in 31st senior national

Nagaland sepaktakraw senior team before their departure.

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Nagaland sepaktakraw senior team has left for Punjab to take part in the 31st senior National sepaktakraw championship to be held from November 21-25.

Infor ming this in a press note, Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association

secretary, Holshe Khrieo said that senior National championship will decide those who would qualify for the upcoming 36th national Games to be held in Goa next year.

With the selection process underway, Holshe Khrieo said the Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association

was hopeful that the Nagaland team will also qualify for the nationals.

The Nagaland Sepaktakraw Association expressed gratitude to the department of youth resources and sports, DGP Nagaland for their constant support to the association and the players.

Responding to Kyrgios, Djokovic One year to go until 2022 World Cup - is Qatar ready? reiterates ‘freedom of choice’ on vax

Novak Djokovic

on numerous occasions in the past for various reasons, the Serbian said: “That was unexpected knowing what was coming from him towards me in the last couple of years.”

“But this time I must agree with him that the freedom of choice is essential for everyone, whether it’s me or somebody else,” the 34-year-old told reporters in Turin, Italy, where he is competing at the seasonending ATP Finals.

“Doesn’t really matter whether it’s vaccination or anything else in life. You should have the freedom to choose, to decide what you want to do. In this particular case, what you want to

put in your body.”

Melbourne has had the most cumulative days locked down of any Australian city since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews said he would not apply for permits to allow unvaccinated athletes to enter the country.

“I have been always a proponent of that and always a supporter of freedom of choice, and I will be always supporting that because freedom is essential for I’d say a happy and prosperous life,” added Djokovic, who has won 20 major singles titles including a record nine Australian Open crowns.

WTA doubts Shuai’s email denying sexual allegations

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (IANS): Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Chairman and CEO, Steve Simon has raised doubts on an email released by Chinese state media attributed to tennis player Peng Shuai in which she purportedly denies allegations she made about being sexually assaulted by a former top politician of her country.

Peng, a doubles champion at Wimbledon and

the French Open, accused China’s former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. Now in a fresh mail that appeared in the Chinese media, Peng purportedly says the allegations are “not true”.

Steve Simon, chairman of the WTA, said the message “only raises” his concerns about Peng’s safety.

“I have a hard time believing that Peng Shuai actually wrote the email we

Short track cycling race on Nov 26

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): A short track cycling race event on the theme “Good health and Responsibility” covering 14km on will be held on November 26. The event is jointly organised by “Hands of Change”, a vibrant youth group powered by “Little Hut”, social enterprise, Chumoukedima Town. The category of participants of youths shall be from the 14 years and above. The flag off point will be at Nagaland Cricket Stadium Road Sovima and finishing at Chumoukedima town local ground. The competition carries a total cash prize of Rs 21,000. For more information, one may contact at 7005154841 or 7629983093.

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received or believes what is being attributed to her,” he said in a statement. “The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof that she is safe,” he said. Simon also reiterated that the sexual assault allegation by Peng must be investigated “with full transparency and without censorship”. “The voices of women need to be heard and respected, not censored nor dictated to,” he added.

Workers lay the turf inside the Lusail Stadium, the venue for the 2022 Qatar World Cup final, Lusail, Qatar, November 18. (Reuters)

at the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

According to the organising Supreme Committee, five of the eight stadiums purpose-built for the World Cup are complete.

Two more - the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium and Al Bayt -- will be inaugurated during the Arab Cup -- a dress rehearsal event which starts on Nov. 30 and finishes a year to the day before the World Cup final on Dec. 18.

other cultures and other people.”

Getting around Doha, according to the organisers, is not going to be an issue either.

“When it comes to our progress, we have completed 98% of the infrastructure works,” Fatma Al-Nuaimi, spokesperson for the supreme committee, told reporters.

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Written in her voice and published by the broadcaster CGTN, the email claims she is not missing or unsafe, adding: “I’ve just been resting at home and everything is fine.”

Peng, a former No. 1-ranked doubles player, had not been heard from since posting an allegation about former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli on Chinese social media site Weibo in early November.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late KHEKUTO H.SUMI

Late Talinungla Aonok 19 January, 1964 to 4 November, 2021

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude for your expression of sympathy and kind gestures shown to us in many ways during our time of sorrow. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you all. It is our humble prayer that Almighty God blesses you all abundantly. dp-5582/21

The last arena to be finished is the Lusail Stadium - the venue for the final.

“For all those who love football, this will be like a toy shop is for a child,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said this week.

“There will be eight, state-of-the-art stadiums – some of the most beautiful stadiums in the world within 50 kilometres (of each other), so it’s going to be great. The World Cup is an occasion to get to know

Labour System Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup has been controversial.

As recently as April last year, organisers strongly denied allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice that bribes were paid to secure votes when the hosting rights were awarded in 2010.

The feasibility of playing a tournament in the searing Middle Eastern summer heat led to the event being shunted out of its traditional timeslot and played later in the year, while Qatar’s labour system has been strongly criticised.

The government of Qatar said on Tuesday its labour system is still a work in progress but denied accusations in a report by Amnesty International that thousands of migrant workers were being exploited.

A 48-page report by Amnesty, Reality Check 2021, said that practices such as withholding salaries and charging workers to change jobs were still rife.

Qatar’s Government Communication Office rejected the allegations.

Loving family

DOB : 23/03/1990 – Died on : 09/11/2021 We, the family members of Late KHEKUTO H.SUMI wish to acknowledge and express our deepest appreciation to all those who have shown us sympathy, kindness and generosity towards our family.

Your words of prayer have comforted us during this difficult time.

We shall always cherish your “gestures of kindness”.

We convey our heartfelt gratitude to: 1. Satakha Town Baptist Church (Nito Mount) 2. Satakha Town Baptist Church (Aizuto) 3. Union Baptist Church Satakha 4. Police Fellowship 5. Surumi Union Satakha 6. Surumi Union Dimapur 7. Surumi Union Kohima 8. Surumi Baptist Church (Nito Mount) 9. Satakha Police 10. Police HQ. Zunheboto 11. Doctors and nurses, City Hospital, Dimapur 12. Citizens of Satakha Town.

We regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally, but it is our prayer that God bless you all. dp-5577/21

Loving Wife, Daughters and Family

Born : 21/07/1939 – Died : 13/11/2021 We, the family members would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us, physically, financially, materially and through prayers at the sudden demise of our beloved Late NIZHETO SHOHE. We convey our sincere thanks to : 1. Shozukhu Baptist Church, Youth and Women Department.

2. Asukhomi Union Dimapur.

3. Asukhomi Kughuko Union.

4. Zukihe Baptist Church, Council and Youth Department.

5. Pishikhu Baptist Church.

6. L. Hotovi Baptist Church.

7. Ekhyo-yan Village Council.

8. Hevishe Baptist Church, Women Ministry.

9. Khaghaboto Adhoc Town Committee.

10. Khaghaboto Area Church Leader Fellowship.

11. Chekiye Baptist Church.

12. Kiyevi Baptist Church.

13. Lukuto Baptist Church.

14. Staff, Khelhoshe Memorial English School, Lal Pahar, Upper Assam, We express our inability to mention each and every one individually but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly in return.

Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Relatives

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L O N D O N, N OV 1 8 (AGENCIES): Novak Djokovic, the world number one ranked men’s player, has reiterated his stand about freedom of choice over taking the COVID-19 vaccine as suspense grows over his participation at the Australian Open in January.

Serbian Djokovic has repeatedly declined to disclose his vaccination status and said last month that he was unsure if he would defend his title at Melbourne Park, “things being as they are”.

Government officials of the state of Victoria, where the major takes place in Melbourne, have said unvaccinated players will be barred from the tournament.

Tennis maverick Nick Kyrgios said on his podcast this week that he was “double-vaxxed” but did not think it was right to force anyone, let alone athletes, to get vaccinated.

Responding to the comments from Kyrgios, who has criticised Djokovic

LUSAIL, NOV 18 (AGENCIES): Sunday marks the point where it is one year to go until the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the tournament, played for the first time in a northern hemisphere winter, rapidly taking shape.

The opening match will take place on Nov. 21 in the 60,000 capacity Al Bayt Stadium.

Kickoff will no doubt come as some relief to organisers as the football takes centre stage, shifting the limelight away from the numerous off-pitch issues, such as labour rights for migrant workers, that have surrounded the event.

Given Qatar is the smallest country in size (11,600 km2) to host a World Cup, and, as all the stadiums are situated in and around the capital Doha, supporters can attend multiple games on the same day.

Fans around the globe watching on TV can tune in to an unprecedented four back-to-back matches in one day.

There will be no repeat of the last-minute rush to finish stadiums and infrastructure, as was the case

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13th NAP IR Bn emerges overall champions

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): The 13th NAP IR Battalion emerged as the overall champions from amongst the 32 teams, which participated at the 39th edition of Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet 2021. The meet concluded November 18, at the NAPTC Stadium, Chümoukedima, Dimapur.

According to DIPR report, deputy chief minister of Nagaland, Y. Patton who graced the closing ceremony as special guest on Thursday, stated that event like Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports Meet helps revive the spirit of oneness thereby renewing the bond of fraternity among the police families.

Patton desired that such event ought to be held with more vigour and enthusiasm with an objective for developing the spirit of healthy competition.

“Policing is a very challenging job and can be stressful but with such sporting events, it is bound to improve the physical and mental health and fitness of officers and men alike,” Patton maintained. The deputy chief minister said that Police Meet, besides Games

Y Patton presenting the overall championship trophy to the 13th NAP IR Battalion during the closing ceremony at NAPTC stadium Chumoukedima November 18. (DPRO)

and Sports, exhibits skills in policing in duty items including scientific aid to investigation, drill, weapon handling, wireless communication, shooting, etc.

Stating that Nagaland Police has produced many outstanding sportspersons in various disciplines since the first Police Meet held in the year I967, the deputy chief minister said, “It is

our earnest hope and endeavour to expose more hidden talents among the jawans through such meet and nurture them to their fullest potentialities.” He said that the present government under the leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, was committed to raise one Nagaland Police Sports Battalion in Nagaland Police Com-

Asian Archery: Jyothi Surekha clinches compound gold medal, Abhishek bags silver

plex, Chümoukedima and for which the foundation stone has been inaugurated. Patton also disclosed about the ongoing construction of Astro Turf Football Ground within the complex, with a vision for providing improved infrastructure.

Noting that Nagaland Police has attained a degree of sustainable maturity and

experiences in the field of sports, Patton felt that time has come for adopting sports policies by identifying sports disciplines best suited for the Nagas, such as Badminton, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, etc.

Congratulating all the participants and the organisers for the successful completion of 39th Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports meet 2021, Patton said he was optimistic that Nagaland Police would soar higher in the field of sports even in the days to come.

PWD (housing & mech) minister Tongpang Ozukum, DGP Nagaland, T. John Longkumer IPS, senior police officers, retired police officers and other invitees attended the closing ceremony programme.

Earlier, Patton took the band salute which was followed by Drill competition final and combined musical presentation by 15th NAP (IR) MBn. Pipe band and PTS Brass Band.

The special guest also presented the overall champion trophy to the winners and declared the Nagaland Police Duty-cum-Sports meet closed.

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Indonesia Masters: Prannoy, Sindhu, Srikanth advance to quarterfinals

BALI (INDONESIA), NOV 18 (IANS): Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament after registering hard-fought victories in their respective events, here on Thursday.

Pulling the biggest upset of the day, the 2014 Indonesia Masters winner Prannoy beat Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Viktor Axelsen of Denmark 1421, 21-19, 21-16 in an intense one hour 11 minutes men’s singles second round match.

Down and out in the first game, the Indian shuttler made a stunning comeback to defeat the World no 2. It was Prannoy’s first victory in six attempts against Axelsen. He will now face compatriot and former world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth in the quarterfinals.

Former World no.1 Srikanth also came from a game down to beat 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 13-21, 21-18, 21-15 in the men’s singles second round fixture, which lasted for one hour and two minutes.

HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth

Earlier in the day, reigning world champion Sindhu reached the women’s singles quarter-finals after beating Spain’s Clara Azurmendi in three sets.

The 26-year-old lost the first game but powered back to win the next two to beat Azurmendi 17-21, 21-7, 21-12 in a 47-minute encounter. Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist, will now take on Turkey’s Neslihan Yigit for a place in the semis.

Meanwhile, promising youngster Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the Indonesia Masters after losing 13-21 19-21 to the top seed and two-time world champion Kento Momota of Japan in a 46-minute

clash.

In the mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and N Sikki Reddy also bowed out after losing 15-21, 23-21, 18-21 to Thai team Supak Jomkoh and Supissara Paewsampran. The Indian pair had beaten second seeds and home favourites Praveen Jordan and Melati Oktavianti in the previous round but could not sustain that winning run despite a tough fight.

N Sikki Reddy also bowed out of the women’s doubles alongside twotime Olympian Ashwini Ponnappa as the pair went down 18-21, 12-21 to Thai third seeds Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

Spain’s Muguruza bests Kontaveit to win WTA Finals title GUADALAJARA (MEXICO), NOV 18 (IANS): Spain’s Garbiñe Muguruza fought back from a break down in the second set, winning the last four games of the match to defeat No.8 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia, 6-3, 7-5 and win her first WTA Finals Championship, in the process bagging a milestone 10th career WTA singles title.

The biggest title of Garbiñe’s career was her third title of the year and it came on Wednesday night in front of an excited crowd in Guadalajara.

Garbiñe is the first Spaniard to win the WTA Finals singles title in the event’s history. Former World No.1 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario was the only other player from Spain to reach the WTA Finals singles championship match, finishing as runner-up to Stefanie Graf in 1993.

The Spaniard started well and survived a wobble in the second set to earn a hard-fought win.

Two relatively close sets went the way of Garbiñe due to her greater effectiveness in returning second serves. Anett only won 38 percent of the Spaniard’s second-service points, while Muguruza claimed nearly 60 percent of points off the Estonian’s second delivery.

Garbiñe and Anett were nearly evenly matched in winners during the clash, with 16 for the Spaniard and 15 for Anett.

But Garbiñe played the cleaner match overall, with 14 fewer unforced errors than Anett.

Former World No.1 Garbiñe Muguruza thus became the only player to defeat Anett Kontaveit within the last month - and she did it twice this week.

Garbiñe ended ‘he Estonian’s 12-match winning streak in the round-robin portion of the competition and repeated the feat in the singles final. It was a fitting finale to the last WTA tour-level match of the sea-

son, as Anett and Garbiñe rank first and second in hard-court wins this season, with 39 and 35 titles respectively. But Garbiñe was able to prevail in an hour and 38 minutes this time around, improving to 4-2 overall against Anett.

With this victory, twotime Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza is

IND v NZ: Hosts look to seal T20I series in Ranchi

I was approached for Team India coach’s job: Ponting

Prakash Padukone to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from BWF

Jyothi Surekha Vennam

D H A K A , N OV 1 8 (IANS): World Championship triple silver medallist Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinched the gold medal in the women’s individual compound while 2017 Asian champion Abhishek Verma won silver in the men’s event at the 2021 Asian Archery Championships, here on Thursday.

The 25-year-old Jyothi, who won three silver medals at the recent world championships, defeated South Korea’s Oh Yoohyun

R A N C H I , N OV 1 8 (IANS): After managing to hold their nerve in winning the first T20I in Jaipur, India will be looking to seal the three-match T20I series against New Zealand at the JSCA International Stadium here on Friday.

The five-wicket win in Jaipur on Wednesday kickstarted the Rohit SharmaRahul Dravid combination though there were some nervous moments in closing the chase of 165.

The hosts can take many positives from the first match in Jaipur. Apart from Sharma’s stroke-filled 48 and Ravichandran Ashwin’s 2/23, Suryakumar Yadav made great use of the opportunity of batting at number three with a solid 62 off 40 balls while Bhuvneshwar Kumar did well in picking 2/24 in his four overs.

The one point where India would like some more improvement is in applying the finishing touches with the bat. With 23 runs needed off the last four overs, one would have expected India to reach home early. But the New Zealand pace trio of captain Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Lockie Ferguson conceded just 13 runs

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146-145 in an intense final that went down to the wire, taking the top spot on the podium. It was India’s first gold medal at the ongoing Championships.

However, Abhishek had to settle for a silver this time after going down to South Korea’s Kim Jongho by one point in the final, losing 149-148. This was his second medal of the event after he won a bronze with the men’s compound team on Wednesday.

Earlier, Jyothi Su-

rekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav also had to settle for a silver in the compound mixed team, losing 155154 to South Korea’s Choi Yonghee and Kim Yunhee.

India have a chance to add three more medals to their tally when the recurve archers take the field on Friday.

The men’s and women’s recurve teams have reached their respective finals while the mixed team will contest for the bronze medal.

New Zealand cricketers deboard the team bus after arriving at a hotel ahead of their 2nd Twenty20 cricket match against India, in Ranchi, Thursday. (PTI)

in 17th, 18th, and 19th overs to bring the equation to 10 runs needed off the final over. It took a four each from debutant Venkatesh Iyer and Rishabh Pant to seal the deal for India despite Daryl Mitchell taking out the former.

Though New Zealand will be happy with the performances of pacers at the back-end apart from knocks by Martin Guptill (70 off 42 balls) and Mark Chapman (63 off 50 balls), they realise that the middle-order needs to step up. After Guptill and Chapman’s 109-run stand, the rest of the bat-

ters couldn’t give the score the required impetus in the last five overs. That resulted in them finishing at a total that was 15-20 runs short of what was expected of them. New Zealand will also like for the bowlers to have more control in the Power-play.

There could be a forced change for India as pacer Mohammed Siraj got stitches on his left hand after being hit by Mitchell Santner in the final over of the innings. It is yet to know if Siraj is available for Friday’s match or not.

Squads: India: Rohit Sharma

(captain), KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, and Mohammad Siraj.

New Zealand: Tim Southee (captain), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodhi.

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (IANS): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the Team India coach’s job but he had to turn it down as he give the job that much time. Ponting said on the Grade Cricketers Podcast that he had a conversation with some people about it during the IPL. “The People I spoke to were very keen to find a way to make it work, but the first thing I said, ‘I can’t give that much of time’. That means, I can’t coach in the IPL,” said Ponting who is currently the head coach of Delhi Capitals.

Ponting is surprised that Rahul Dravid took the head coach job of Team India. “I’m very surprised that Dravid has taken this job. I’m not sure about his family life but I’m sure he has young kids. So I’m surprised that he took it but as I said, the people I spoke to were sure they got the right person so they were probably able to get Dravid to do it,” Ponting said.

The five-wicket win in the first T20I against New Zealand at Jaipur on Wednesday kick-starte’ Dravid’s coaching stint with the Indian senior team.

Garbiñe Muguruza

projected to rise to World No.3 in the upcoming season-ending rankings.

That will be Garbiñe Muguruza’s best year-end ranking since she finished 2017 ranked World No.2.

Kontaveit, for her efforts, is projected to hit a new career-high ranking of World No.7.

A tense first set saw

Prakash Padukone

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (IANS): Indian badminton great Prakash Padukone will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award this year from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

The BWF Council shortlisted the Indian legend’s name based on the award commission’s recommendation. Badminton Association of India (BAI) had submitted his name for this award.

The former World No.1 and the first-ever Indian World Champion-

ships medallist, Padukone has contributed immensely to the game. In 2018, he was also honoured with the BAI’s Life Time Achievement Award.

For the Meritorious Ser vice Award, BWF Council has nominated Devender Singh, president of Haryana Badminton Association, SA Shetty, secretary general of Maharashtra Badminton Association, Dr OD Sharma, vice-president of BAI and Chairperson of Tournament Committee and former BAI vice-president

the pair exchange breaks early before Anett Kontaveit dropped a backhand into the net to give Garbine a 4-3 lead. Garbiñe eased through the opening set from there, winning the last four games as she sealed the one-set lead with a deft lob winner.

It was Anett, though, who grabbed the early lead in the second set as Garbiñe’s miscues, particularly from the forehand side, started to mount. A forehand error resulted in the Spaniard losing her serve and Anett used her powerful play to consolidate and build a 5-3 lead.

However, with Kontaveit serving for the set, Garbiñe pulled back level at 5-5 after playing a forehand winner down the line on the breakpoint.

Garbiñe dominated from there on, winning the final four games for the second set in a row. Garbiñe broke Anett at love to wrap up the win and take home the year-end crown.

Manik Saha. Alaknanda Ashok, who is the President of Uttarakhand Badminton Association, will receive the Women and Gender Equity Award. She has been associated with badminton administration for many years now.

“We are delighted to see BWF celebrating legendary Prakash Padukone’s contribution to the sport with this award. His contribution is massive in taking Indian badminton to where it is today. When it comes to developing the sport, a strong backbone of administrators, officials and corporate play key roles and it’s great to see they are also being recognised and praised for their support and contribution to the game. On behalf of BAI, I congratulate all the winners and hope with their continued support we will be able to take Indian badminton to greater heights,” BAI general secretary Ajay Singhania said in a statement.

The certificates and plaques will be given during the India Open 2021 to all the awardees.

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