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appeal for statesmanship 1 killed in factional clash at Dimapur CM should blame himself WC from Nagaland government for appeasing CSOs: NPCC Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) implied that chief minister Neiphiu Rio in his speech, was indulging in doublespeak when he had wondered whether a constitutionally elected government should run the government or the civil society.

NPCC said Rio “must only blame himself and nobody else”. It said since becoming chief minister for the first time in 2003, he “indulged in appeasing and empowering civil societies to such an extent, that the authority of the government has been severely compromised on countless occasions.”

NPCC also cited the August 18 consultative meeting as a prime example, where the state government abdicated its responsibility to civil societies when it “empowered 14 tribes to settle the land dispute between two villages along

Dimapur-Peren boundary.”

NPCC further termed as “a bundle of contradictions,” Rio’s justification in formation of opposition-less government under the United Democratic Alliance to pursue early Naga solution.

NPCC said when government of India had announced that formal negotiations with all groups had officially ended on October 31, 2019, Rio’s “relentless attempt to keep the pot boiling is being watched by silent majority of the people of Nagaland”. It said the “biased approach of chief minister towards different groups is well known and this is the one of the major hindrances in hammering out a final agreement as peace continues to elude our state.”

Further, NPCC threw a challenge on the 60 legislators who have come together under UDA that since they are professing sincerity for an early Naga solution by playing the role of fa-

representative on Indo-Naga parleys, A.K. Mishra had “reiterated strongly and reassured the Nagas that Government of India will respect ‘Agreed Position’ and subsequent negotiated points concluded with former interlocutor R.N Ravi.

Without any deviation, his job will be to take the matter to logical conclusion.”

Even as the state government had been playing the role of a facilitator in the Indo-Naga issue for many years, WC stated that the NNPGs have had fruitful deliberations with Nagaland chief minister and cabinet colleagues on many occasions since the political negotiations began in 2017.

WC expressed confidence that the state government led by chief minister would play the perfect facilitator in letter and spirit.

“At this crucial stage the people of Nagaland must pray for wisdom and statesmanship for the Naga political groups, GoI and Nagaland state govern-

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): A functionary of the Niki-led NSCN (K) was killed in a clash with GPRN/NSCN cadres on Sunday midnight near GPRN/NSCN Khehoi designated camp.

The deceased was identified as Atoka Kinny of Aichisaghe, additional secretary, central secretariat of the Niki-led NSCN (K).

Po l i c e i n f o r m e d that the clash reportedly erupted on Sunday midnight near Khehoi designated camp of the GPRN/ NSCN. Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur Rhothihu Tetseo, told Nagaland Post that a police team led by one ACP rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the gunfight at around 12.40 a.m.

Police retrieved one dead body from the area and later handed it to fam-

State logs 16 fresh Covid cases, 1 death

KU demands commencement of medical college construction

DIMAPUR, OCT 17 (NPN): Sumi Hoho (SH), the apex body of the Sumi community, has strongly condemned the factional clash between cadres of NSCN (U) and NSCN (K) Niki group in Dimapur near Khehoyi camp, that claimed the life of one NSCN (K) functionar y on Sunday night. In a statement, Sumi Hoho president Nikheto Jimomi and general secre-

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded 16 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the virus.

Of the fresh cases, 10 were from Dimapur, four in Mokokchung and one each in Kohima and Mon, taking the total caseload to 31627.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the infection in Mon, pushing the death toll to 675 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Konyak Union (KU) has demanded immediate commencement of the construction of medical college in Mon district since all issues and restrictions regarding site allocation and other necessary matters had been settled.

In a press release through its media cell, the union urged both the Central and State governments to expedite the project, whose foundation stone was laid by then Union health minister

cilitator, the 60 legislators “should also be prepared to be held fully responsible in the event of any delay or breakdown in achieving final solution.”

NPCC reminded all legislators of past resolutions both within and outside the assembly, that they are committed to resign and pave the way for early solution is yet to be honoured despite the situation being ripe. NPCC also hit out at Rio who had hailed the tribal bodies for the recent unopposed election of his party candidate for the 58 Shamatore-Chessore constituency.

It said Rio’s successful maneuvering with tons of promises and commitments will be tested in the days ahead.

On its part, NPCC said the party not having fielded a candidate the bypoll had nothing to do with respecting the decision of the UDA government.

Dr Harsh Vardhan. Further, KU demanded commencement of academic activities at Model College, Wakching with adequate human resource and fully functional institution immediately, besides setting up a working women hostel at Mon town under Planning &Coordination department.

It also called on the government to pressurise National Highways &Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) for re-tendering under Pack-

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Working Committee of the NNPGs has appealed for statesmanship from the state government vis-à-vis Naga political issue.

While pointing out that the interlocutors may change but not the issue, WC said: “Talks starting afresh with a new chapter could mean different for different people.

Every decision, every word of the state government counts at this hour. Naga leaders must instil hope in our people and built on the momentum achieved.”.

Pointing out that the chief minister and all 60 members, under oath owe allegiance to the Indian constitution, WC said that the state government is a child of Indian constitution and “therefore it is always appropriate that the father and son should sing the same tune in the media on crucial matter between Government of India and Nagas.”

It further stated that the new Government of India

age III & IV (MerangkongMon road) since the work had been abandoned by Manoranjan Brahma firm, besides putting pressure for constructing inter-State road connectivity between ZeroPoint (Nagaland)-Simulguri (Assam) via Naginimora.

Recalling its requests to the State government several times to construct Pongma bridge in consultation with the Assam government since this was the only economic lifeline for Mon district, the union regretted that all

this fell on deaf ears of the government. It once again reminded the State government to initiate the move at the earliest.

KU however appreciated and thanked the State government for the concern shown towards the people of Mon district by bringing various developmental works that were of huge importance considering the district’s geographical location and remoteness in comparison with other districts.

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Mokokchung irks MCCI

Team leader Sara S Jamir with other officials during the meeting at SE power office Dimapur on Monday. (DIPR)

raids and disconnection drives conducted by department as a special drive.

In this regard, the team leader and joint secretary power Sara S Jamir has appealed to all the village authorities, GBs, colony leaders and general public to extend support in checking the menace of power theft in their wards, Colony and villages.

The team leader stated that power theft was one reason for overloading of transformers resulting in transformer failures. She expressed optimism that with support of general public, the menace of power theft could be checked and monitored, which would ultimately improve stability of power supply in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) has express displeasure over the irregular and erratic power supply in Mokokchung and urged the power department to at least regulate the load shedding periods if it was “unreasonable to expect uninterrupted power supply”.

In a letter addressed to the to the executive engineer, electrical division Mokokchung, the MCCI president Tsukti Lkr stated that irregular power supply was not only causing inconvenience and hardship to the consumers, but also causing heavy commercial losses and accumulating debts among the members of the business community especially those businesses dependent on electricity.

Stating that recurrent power was resulting in damages to electronic appliances, tools and machineries, the MCCI questioned whether the power department was ready to compensate for the damages.

The chamber stated that in an ideal scenario, all consumers would be willingly pay for 24x7 uninterrupted and stable power supplies, but expressed regret that such a scenario was far from reality today in the state.

MCCI, however, said that people expected the power department to at least demonstrate a certain level of proficiency and competence in discharging their duty “to lessen the predicament of irregular and erratic power supply to the least (Cont’d on p-)

DSGBU appeals for resumption of bridge works DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Dhansiripar SubDivision GBs Union (DSGBU) has appealed to the state government to resume the construction of RCC bridge, between ARTC Shokhuvi and Pimla village under Aqahuto area, Dhansiripar sub-division, Dimapur district, which remained abandoned till date.

In a press release, DSGBU president P Dohoi Incomplete bridge between ARTC Shokhuvi and Pimla village.

Swu said that the bridge, constructed by the then NPF regime, was the life- Aqahuto area.

R&B minister during the line of 26 villages under However, DSGBU

ily members after completing all legal formalities.

It was learnt that one of Niki’s cadre, who managed to escape, was reportedly under police custody.

While one was reportedly detained by GPRN/NSCN cadres, the whereabouts of the fourth cadre was still unknown. A suo moto case has been registered at Nuiland police station and investigation was on, police said while refusing

to give any further details till investigation was over.

Meanwhile, the body of Atoka was taken to Padampukhuri cease-fire office of the Niki group, where a “home going” programme was held and after which the body was taken to late Atoka’s native village.

There were conflicting reports about the incident, with both sides making allegations and counterallegations.

SH condemns defections; slams factional clash tary Dr Vihuto Asumi also condemned functionaries of different Naga Political Groups (NPGs) who keep defecting from one group to another, thereby creating unnecessary misunderstandings among the groups.

When every section of the Nagas was eagerly yearning and anticipating a peaceful solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political

issue at the earliest possible time, the hoho said such a situation was uncalled for and condemnable.

SH urged upon all NPGs to refrain from creating a situation that would be detrimental to the peace process and against people’s desires and wishes.

It was high time that the groups heeded to the call the people for peace and early solution.

Niki-led NSCN (K) questions motive behind killing Niki-led NSCN (K) perks and benefits; having town triggering the conflict

(Cont’d on p-) has questioned the motive seen not a day of sacrifice between the two groups.

Joint raid to check power theft in Dimapur Erratic power supply in DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Power department would be conducting joint raids along with district administration and police against illegal power tappings/power theft and disconnection drive for nonpayment of electricity bills.

According to a DIPR report, the state level special team for checking power theft, improvement of revenue collection and ensuring effective management of power system in Dimapur district held a meeting with officers of power department and representatives of district administration and district police at SE power office Nagarjan Dimapur on October 18.

At the meeting, it was decided that joint raids would be conducted along with district administration and police besides regular

‘Home going’ programme held at Padampukhuri cease-fire office of the Niki group on Monday.

said that due to delay in completion of the bridge the commuters including school and college students were facing difficulties and often many patients undergo hardships in want of medical facilities.

In the light of the above, DSGBU has appealed to the R&B minister and PHE minister to take up the matter seriously and promptly resume the construction works on the abandoned RCC Bridge in the larger interest of the public.

behind the killing of its member Atoka Kinimi “at this juncture when all Nagas are yearning for peace.”

Acknowledging the “selfless sacrifices” of all the “Naga patriots”, who worked under NSCN (K) and NSCN (I-M) prior to the formation of various Naga political groups, the group through its MIP, however, alleged that from inception “the formation of GPRN/NSCN was and is still based on ceasefire

for the Naga nation as an organisation, has continually followed the mantra of fratricidal acts among Naga brethren, believing that to be their sacrifice to our Nation.”

Seeking to highlight “some of their insidious acts perpetrated on fellow Nagas to garner prominence and instil fear psychosis”, the group said its then secretary Ghukato Assumi was brutally gunned down in the heart of Zunheboto

‘Cannot cut corners’ in approving Covaxin: WHO UNITED NATIONS/GENEVA, OCT 18 (PTI): The World Health Organisation said on Monday that it is expecting one additional piece of information from Bharat Biotech regarding its COVID-19 vaccine ‘COVAXIN’ and emphasised that it has to thoroughly evaluate to ensure vaccines are safe and “cannot cut corners” before recommending a vaccine for emergency use.

H yd e r a b a d - b a s e d Bharat Biotech, which has developed Covaxin, had submitted EOI (Expression of Interest) to the World Health Organisation on April 19 for its vaccine.

“We are aware that many people are waiting for WHO’s recommendation for Covaxin to be included in the #COVID-19 Emergency Use Listing, but we cannot cut corners - before recommending a product for emergency use, we must evaluate it thoroughly to make sure it is safe and effective,” the global health

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Need to evaluate it thoroughly to make sure it is safe and effective

organisation said in a tweet.

“Bharat Biotech - the manufacturer of Covaxin - has been submitting data to WHO on a rolling basis and WHO experts have reviewed these data. WHO is expecting one additional piece of information from the company today,” it said.

The WHO’s tweet came a day after its chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said that the agency’s technical advisory group will meet on October 26 to consider the emergency use listing of India’s Covaxin which is being used in the country’s nationwide anti-COVID-19 vaccination programme.

It claimed that GPRN/ NSCN at one point in time agreed to cooperate with the demands made by NSCN (I-M) to the Government of India, but backtracked on their decision. It said when they formed the NNPGs, “Maj.” Toishe of NSCN (IM) was murdered in Dimapur and “thus the conflict with NSCN (I-M) ensued as if the NSCN (I-M) could give the NNPGs’ desired solution.”

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Gov, CM extend Eid-e-Milad greetings DIMAPUR, OCT 18 (NPN): Nagaland governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi has extended warm greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of Eid-eMilad, which is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

In his message, Prof.

Mukhi said that the occasion was observed with acts of kindness rendered towards one another, specially towards the needy and poor.

The governor prayed that “this auspicious occasion continue to usher us towards virtue, peace and unity.”

CM: Taking to twitter, chief minister Neiphiu Rio extended greetings on the occasion of Eid-Milad Un Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. “I extend good wishes to all those who are celebrating.

May the joyous occasion bring abundance of happiness and blessings to you and your loved ones,” Rio tweeted.

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CIH conducts online trg on floriculture

CIH functionaries at the training programme on Monday.

DIMAPUR: Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland conducted an online training on “production technology of seasonal flowers and floriculture enterprise for income generation” on October 18 with the objective to provide technical guidance, important aspects

Training for SHGs in Mokokchung DIMAPUR: Two-day training on “value addition of agriculture commodities” and “cultivation of oyster mushroom” was organised by department of agriculture Mokokchung for Self Help groups (SHGs) on October 13 and October 14 at Mopungchuket village and Yimchalu village respectively.

A press release by the department stated that in a welcome address, agriculture officer Kajenchila Longchar highlighted the objectives of the training.

She spoke about the different roles of women SHGs in agriculture and their impact in empowering women, boosting employment opportunities and income generation.

Longchar also encouraged the trainees to be open to new opportunities and to never cease to learn new ideas and techniques.

Resource person agriculture technology manager ATMA, Nuksungienla Jamir carried out a hands-on-training on the “post-harvest processing of turmeric and pineapple” for the women SHG at Mopungchuket Village and on “cultivation of oyster mushroom” at Yimchalu Village.

Practical procedures for processing of turmeric and pineapple and cultivation of oyster mushroom were demonstrated in detail during the training.

of floriculture sector and to create awareness on potential avenues for startups.

In a press release, CIH informed that during the training programme, additional commissioner (Hort.) & director in charge CIH, Dr. N. K. Patle during his brief remark emphasised

on the importance and potential of floriculture for sustainable income.

He also encouraged the participants to take up scientific production of these crops for maximum return and stressed on several important points such as prospects in undertaking

floriculture nurseries for quality planting material production, use of organic inputs, bio pesticides & fungicides, etc.

Technical experts of the institute delivered the virtual training on various aspects on production technology of flowers and ornamental plants such as management of pest and disease, drying for value addition and home scale floriculture startups for income generation.

Altogether, 40 participants including ex-trainees, young entrepreneurs, unemployed youths and young aspirants from various districts actively participated and interacted with subject expert.

Assam Rifles organise tree plantation drive land” at Kezo Basa village under Kohima District on October 18.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the aim of the drive was to motivate the villagers and to impart consciousness on environment preservation. A total of 25 people along with Assam Rifles joined the tree plantation drive. 150 saplings of AR personnel planting a sapling along with one of the participants. various fruit bearing trees DIMAPUR: Kohima bat- (North) organised tree plan- were also distributed. talion of Assam Rifles tation drive under the theme under the aegis of IGAR “Clean and Green Naga-

RNPC seeks DC Mon hands letter of intimation under PMGKP IMAPUR: Deputy support for Dcommissioner (DC) Mon K on October Tseminyu distt Thavaseelan 16 handed over a letter

DIMAPUR: Rengma Naga People Council (RNPC) Karbi Anglong has appealed to people of Nagaland to support the Tseminyu district demand for inclusive and simultaneous progress of Rengmas along with rest of the tribes.

RNPC through its media cell stated that Tseminyu despite being the one of the oldest subdivisions in Nagaland remained “an aspiring candidate” for upgradation to a district since the inception of statehood.

However, the council said that several “comparatively younger sub-divisions” have already been upgraded to full-fledged districts in recent years.

RNPC expressed hope that the state government would give a “serious consideration” to the recommendation of Kohima district planning and development board (DPDB) at the earliest for a justified response to the decades old demand of the Rengmas.

RNPC also expressed gratitude to Kohima DPDB for recommending the upgradation of Tseminyu subdivision to a separate fullfledged district during its monthly meeting.

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intimating the sanction of Rs. 50 Lakh under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 to family members of the healthcare worker who succumbed to COVID-19 while performing his duty under the establishment of Primary Health Center (PHC) Naginimora, Mon. According to a DIPR report, the amount was directly credited to the bank account of the wife of the deceased healthcare worker.

The DC informed that the centre had launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance

DC Mon Thavaseelan K handing over the letter of intimation. (DIPR)

Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 on April 24, 2021 in order to provide a safety net to the dependents of healthcare workers who were deputed to take care of COVID patients. It provides a comprehensive personal cover of Rs. 50 Lakh to all health-

care providers including community health workers and private health workers drafted by the government for the care of COVID-19 patients and for those who may have come in direct contact of COVID patients and were at risk of being impacted by it.

Kewhimia Scouts and Guides celebrated its 6th foundation day on October 15 at T Khel community hall with rural development-cum- treasurer NSBSG joint director, K. Neibou Sekhose as special guest.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

REMEMBRANCE 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

ARANG PONGEN Died : 19/10/2020 It's been a year, since you passed away, the way we miss you is different now. I hope you know, how much you meant to us. We still think about you everyday, we just love and miss you in our own special way. dp-5001/21

Loving wife, children, friends & in-laws

Acknowledgement

Lt. YithungLo KiKon (1958 to 08/09/2021) The family of Lt. Yithunglo Kikon would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual and all well-wishers who stood by us spiritually, physically, morally, materially and financially at her sudden demise at Etsutchukha Colony, Wokha.

We are unable to thank everyone individually, but it is our prayer that God bless you all abundantly.

Loving husband, daughters, grand children, in-laws and relatives. wc-258/21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH” 2 Timothy 4:7 dp-5019/21

AICTE official visits GPK DIMAPUR: On his median visit to state capital, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi director students’ development cell, director Dr. Amit Kumar Srivastava visited and interacted with students of Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) on October 13.

In a press release, GPK informed that the AICTE official also interacted with principals and faculty of polytechnics and officers of the department of technical education.

During the interactive sessions, Dr. Srivastava discussed various AICTE scholarship schemes available for students of Nagaland, institutional development schemes and faculty development schemes.

Earlier, a felicitation programme was organised in honour of Dr. Srivastava where advisor to CM for technical education and election department, Medo Yhokha underlined the need for dedication and diligence on the part of principals and faculty of the polytechnics.

He also sought the assistance and guidance of AICTE to enhance the quality of technical education imparted in the polytechnics of Nagaland.

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A NOTE OF GRATITUDE "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful."

- 2 Timothy 4:7 1935 – 14.10.2021 We, the bereaved family members of LT. TOSHIWATI (Khensa) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all loved ones and friends from far and near for your prayers, presence and help in many ways during the prolonged illness and demise.

Though we are so overwhelmed with your good deeds, it is not possible to reach out to you all, yet it is our humble prayer that the good Lord bless you all in return abundantly.

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AcknowLedgement

'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

Late Vimedo Pienyü With profound gratitude, we, the bereaved family members of Late Vimedo Pienyü wish to thank all the friends and well wishers from near and far for sharing the grief at the untimely demise of my beloved husband and our father on 11th October 2021.

No words can measure the priceless gestures of each and everyone who stood by us spiritually, morally, physically and financially at our darkest hour of loss and grief .It is our sincere and humble prayer to our Lord Almighty to bless each one of you abundantly.

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As we grief the sad demise of our father Lt. Dipak Lama, words are inadequate to express our deepest heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, friends, well-wishers, churches, organizations, associations, councils, groups and unions for your unreserved contribution physically, materially, prayerfully, financially and unconditional moral support during his illness and at the ultimate demise on the 6th of October 2021.

Your prayers, presence and assistance have been an immeasurable source of help, encouragement and it will continue to enlighten and cherish our hearts forever.

We are unable to thank each and every one personally but it is our prayer to Almighty God that you will be richly blessed.

Special thanks to: 22. Nagaon Basti, Karbi Anglong 1. Dimapur Town Nepali Baptist 23. Staff of St. Xavier School Church Duncan Purana Bazar 2. Colony Members – 24. Mr. Sanjay Panday (OSD) & Industrial Estate Colony family 3. Bread of life Church, 25. Mr. Deepak Chettri (Secretary, Purana Bazar DDGIF) & family 4. Guilt to Grace Ministry, 26. Mr. Kumar Subba, Former Dimapur Chairman DGU 5. Association of the Gorkha 27. Eastrine Kire and Team Baptist Churches Nagaland 28. Mr. Tezu Pradhan, Head G.B 6. Nepali Baptist Church, Singrijan Chumukedima 29. Mr. Zhaleo Rio, Advisor 7. Gorkha Christian Church, Sericulture, Minority Affairs, Darogapathar Excise.

8. NSCN/GPRN (K) – All the ranks 30. Mr. Bishnu Bhattacharjee, and files Minority cell, NPF 9. Nagaland Gorkha Association 31. Mr. Debu Sharma, Senior GB 10. Dimapur District Gorkha Tila Basti Indigenous Forum 32. Mr Uttam Chettri & Mr. Pandu 11. Gorkha Union, Naginimora Lama, G.B., Nepali Basti 12. Dimapur Gorkha Union and all 33. Mr. Rahul Chettri & family the units 34. Mr. Loknath Lopchan GB, 13. Gorkha Students' Union, PCC 14. Gorkha Students' Union, Dimapur Purana Bazar 15. Gorkha Youth Association, 35. Dr. Tali Longkumer, Dr. Sedevi Kohima Angami, Director – CIHSR 16. Gorkha Youth Club, Dimapur 36. DOCTORS AND NURSES – CIHSR 17. Tamang Buddhist Welfare 37. PUTUNUO NURSING HOME Society Dimapur KOHIMA 18. NDPP Dimapur Region, NPF 38. APOLLO HOSPITAL GUWAHATI 19. New Market Business Owners 39. DR. B. BOROOAH CANCER Association INSTITUTE GUWAHATI 20. Thahekhu Village Dimapur 40. FORTIS HOSPITAL KOLKATA, 21. Khopanala Village Council APOLLO PROTON CHENNAI Loving Mom, Wife, Brothers, Sisters, Sons, Daughters, In-Laws, Grand Children and Relatives dp-5013/21

NIHOSHE SWU (N.K. SWU) 24/04/1941 – 06/10/2021 We, the family members of Late Nihoshe Swu express our sincere and profound gratitude to all our friends, relatives, neighbours, sympathizers, various churches and organizations for your overwhelming love, prayers and support showered upon us during the time of illness until his demise on 6th October, 2021. Your support during our darkest period was the greatest comfort to all our family members. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Representatives from various organisations at the Naga Martyrs’ Day at Kohima on Monday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , O C T 1 8 (NPN): Naga Martyrs’ Day which falls on October 18 every year was observed at Old Taxi stand, here, Monday morning.

During the short programme, Naga National Council (NNC) central executive council member, Zapuvisie Lhousa pointed out the location where the first Naga martyr, late Zasibito Nagi was slained by an Assam police officer on October 18, 1952.

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Lhousa said although Nagas were aware of the story of late Nagi, with the passing of time people had forgotten the location where he was shot.

Lhousa added that in order to let future generations know the exact location, he thought it was his bounden duty to pinpoint the same so that the knowledge could be passed on.

On that day, a silent procession was held at Kohima to protest against the grievous assault against a Sümi youth by the Assam

police in Dimapur.

In the proceedings of that day one Indian Intelligent Officer by the name Captain Verick created a disturbance to the procession, Lhousa disclosed.

He added that during the commotion that ensued, an Assam police officer by the name Dutta fired from his service pistol which critically shot Nagi in the abdomen who later succumbed to his injury at Naga Hospital Kohima on the same day.

On hearing about the

news a multitude of people came to mourn late Nagi on October 19, 1952, who was later laid to rest at his native village Jotsoma.

NNC leaders collectively set aside October 18 to be Naga National Martyrs’ Day and to be observed every year in memory of all those who laid down their lives for the Naga cause, Lhousa informed.

It may be mentioned here that late Zasibito Nagi, born in the year 1921 was the son of Vizielhou Nagi from Jotsoma village.

During the time of his demise, late Nagi was serving as the vice president of NNC, Western Angami Group and also a judicial member in the Kohima Central Court.

Every year on October 18, the Naga national flag is flown at half-mast as a mark of respect to the Naga martyrs.

Monday’s gathering was attended by family members of late Nagi, representatives from Angami Youth Organisation, Western Angami Public and Youth Organizations, Jotsoma Students’ Union, Naga National Workers and women representatives.

The gathering observed a one-minute silent prayer followed by benediction from Lhousa.

Book titled ‘Beloved’ released in Kma

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KO H I M A , O C T 1 8 (NPN): A book titled, “beloved” was released Monday at Kohima. The book was launched by Khriehu Liezietsu, MLA. Liezietsu in his brief address congratulated the author Kopelo Krome for successfully releasing the book where emotions on different subjects and topics were expressed based on life experiences.

He hoped that through the book, readers would be able to relay one’s life and appreciate it even more.

Senior journalist and author of the book, Kopelo Krome in his address thanked his parents, family members and relatives for their constant support throughout his journey till the moment of releasing the book.

He said the poem was an expression of anger and frustration after the assassination of his brother Zekope Krome on August 15, 1987 in Kohima.

This incident, he said led him to start writing the poems to let go off his

Khriehu Liezietsu (C) releases book of Kopelo Krome (R) in Kohima. (NP)

frustration.

In the introductory, Krome said that the poem was written mostly with thoughts of Nagas during the late eighties and early nineties, who had endured and experienced untold sufferings during the last many unforgivable and unforgettable decades, because of the forces against peace and freedom of Nagas.

He said the poem was written in protest against the so-called Nagas, who were indifferent to the call for a changing Nagaland but falling into the traps

of easy living and blind in greed.

Opening the book with an ode to “To You Zakope”, Kopelo Krome dedicated the book to his family, relatives, friends, son and to all the Naga patriots.

E a r l i e r, p u b l i s h e r PenThrill Publication House and a poet, Rita Krocha in her brief note said the poem was a rare piece of art.

The book was released in the presence of family members, church leaders, friends and wellwishers

Raj Bhavan clarifies

DIMAPUR: With regard to “essay competition on Nagaland statehood day”, the Raj Bhavan has clarified that Abeni Lotha, director higher education depart-

ment, would be the head of category no. 3, “Nagaland statehood, harnessing untapped potential of a boom” and not as rendered.

AICRP organises farmers’ NSLSA observes ‘World Students’ Day’ in various districts training at Beisumpuikam village

DIMAPUR: One day farmers’ training on “Nursery management of vegetable crops” and “Advanced production technology of leafy vegetables” was organised by AICRP (vegetable crops), SASRD: NU along with TSP-AICRP (VC) on October 12 at Beisumpuikam Village, Jalukie.

A press release by AICRP (vegetable crops) stated that the training was aimed to highlight the farmers on the importance of nursery management, package of practices and plant protection in vegetable production, to make them aware of the importance, benefits and advantage in

growing vegetable crops in kitchen garden.

The training also aimed to make the farmers familiar of the common pests and diseases of vegetables which they might encounter during the cropping season and importantly to manage the pests and disease with ecofriendly tactics.

During the technical session scientist, AICRP (VC), department of Horticulture, SASRD: NU Dr. Moakala Changkiri emphasised on the methodology and various ideas on production of vegetable crops with the use of organic sources.

She encouraged the farmers to adopt the methods on organic production of leafy vegetables, which was recommended by the centre after years of trials.

Dr. Moakala demonstrated on the importance of nursery particularly for those high value vegetable crops in order to get better economic returns and also explained on the seedling root dip method with the use of biofertilizers/biopesticides in order to get a better crop.

The farmers were also enlightened with the uses of neem oil in vegetable garden and how effectively it could be used.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) observed “World Students’ Day” on October 16 in various districts.

In a press release NSLSA PRA Ketholeno Neihu informed that NSLSA observed the day, as part of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and legal services week in the District legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) focusing on “right to education act” in achieving quality and inclusive accessible education with legal literacy clubs, law students, schools, colleges among others.

Dimapur DLSA conducted an awareness

programme with City Law College, Dimapur students where panel lawyer Moatila Ao spoke on the right to education act and principal, CLC Leonard Aier delivered the welcome note.

Altogether, 30 students attended the programme.

Kohima: Kohima DLSA celebrated the d ay a t Ko h i m a L aw College where Vimeno highlighted the objectives and provision of right to education act. Advocate, Guwahati High Court, Kohima bench Toshi O Longkumer shared professional ethics and art of advocacy while panel lawyer Atila Pongen em-

phasised on legal services activities.

Phek: Phek DLSA organised a programme at Phek Government College where PGC assistant professor department of economics, Neiwe Mero spoke on the significance of the day, Phek DLSA and panel lawyer Thomeweu, Panel lawyer, spoke on right to education act, 2019. 40 students attended the programme.

Zunheboto: Zunheboto DLSA observed the day with legal literacy club of St. Anthony School at St. Peter Hostel, Amphoto Colony.

Project assistant Tovi Z Yeptho, emphasised on right to education and

other basic legal rights and laws with regard to students.

W o k h a : Wo k h a DLSA conducted an awareness programme and speech competition with Government High School Wozhuro and Green Valley School, Wozhuro.

Para legal volunteer Zujano Kikon gave a talk on right to education, health & family welfare schemes.

Judges of the competition were PLV Janbenthung Ngullie and Lokyoni Odyuo, teacher GHS, Wozhuro.

Tuensang: Tuensang DLSA organised a programme at government

primary school station ‘B’ Shamator. PLV Tsurito spoke on right to education.

The programme was organised by PLV Thsangtong and Tsurito. Altogether 35 beneficiaries attended the programme.

Mokokchung: Mokokchung DLSA held a programme with Mokokchung Law College and also held an event for revamping the MLC legal services clinic.

Para legal volunteers of the college were assigned for manning the said clinic.

A beautification drive was carried out around the college campus by planting flowers and trees.

ATMAs conduct skill training of rural youth across the state

Mokokchung

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMAs) has been conducting Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) across the state to impart skill-based training to rural youth on agribased vocational areas in agriculture & allied areas. STRY activities are coordinated by National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management ( M A NAG E ) , t h r o u g h State Agricultural Management and Training Institutes (SAMETIs) at state level.

Mokokchung: ATMA Mokokchung conducted a six-day STRY on “piggery rearing and management” from October 4-9 at Ungma village under Ongpangkong north block, Mokokchung.

Resource persons for the programme were veterinary assistant surgeon (VAS), de par tment of animal husbandry & veterinary services, MokokK Y M C

chung, Dr. Chubasanen and assistant chief technical officer (A.H & Vety.)

KVK, Yisemyong, Dr. Rongsensusang.

During the training, topics such as “scope and potential of piggery farming”, “general management of piggery in breed management”, “nutrition and housing”, were discussed by Dr. Chubasanen.

Dr. Rongsensusang discussed on health care management, processing and value addition, marketing and economics on piggery rearing while ATMA Mokokchung deputy project director, Sentinaro Longchar delivered brief introduction about STRY and highlighted the training details and its aim.

Evaluation and feedbacks were received from all trainees and certificates were distributed. Altogether, 19 participants along with farmer friend (F.F), BFAC member Ungma

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village and ATMA staff attended the skill training.

Mon: STRY on mushroom production technology was conducted at mushroom spawn production unit, DHO office Mon on October 12.

Special guest for the programme, EAC, Mon, Khenpa Bohlim stated that mushroom could be cultivated on large number of agro-wastes and timing for training was good as farmers could use the straw/hay from recently harvested for substrate preparation.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s for the Skill Training o f Ru r a l Yo u t h we r e Ngaplem Konyak and Skikyi Konyak from district horticulture office, Mon. Resource persons trained the participants on “preparation or procurement of spawn, substrate preparation, spawning of substrate, crop management and harvesting and marketing”.

Resource persons also conducted hands on training on, substrate preparation, spawning and layering of substrate.

Peren: ATMA Peren conducted STRY programme on integrated development of small ruminants and rabbits from October 4-9 at sub-division fishery office, Jalukie.

Resource person assistant professor, college of veterinary science & animal husbandry, Jalukie, Dr. Imtiwati Pongener deliberated on various topics including schemes for integrated development of small ruminants and rabbits (IDSRR), funding agencies (ministry of agriculture and cooperation, department of AH & fishery) especially for entrepreneurs under IDSRR, salient features and objectives and implementation etc.

Rearing of shee p, goat and rabbits for commercial purposes, breed-

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ings farms, market linkage etc were taken up by the resources persons.

The training programme was inaugurated

by SDFO & project director ATMA, Ruokuo Noho, while DPD, ATMA, Kumui Nring highlighted training details.

Self-assessment test for participants was also conducted, while certificates awarded to participants.

Altogether 19 farmers and youths attended the training programme.

Tuensang: ATMA Tuensang conducted at council hall Sangsangyu village, Tuensang.

Considering the availability of various fruits and vegetables in the area, the topic at the programme was on “post-harvest processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables”.

Resource person KVK Tuensang, SMS Dr. Shisarenla Aier took up sessions on various

topics such as scope and importance of fruit and vegetables preservation in Tuensang district, importance of post-harvest management and value addition, cause of food spoilage, etc.

Hands on demonstration on various pickle makings like king chilli pickle, mixed vegetable pickle, chilli pickle, ginger candy, etc. were also conducted.

Pa r t i c i p a n t s we r e briefed on labelling and packaging for commercial marketing of products and the importance of acquiring IFSSAI registration number for commercial marketing.

Packaging materials and value-added products were also distributed to the participants.

Altogether, 28 unemployed youths under Sangsangyu block attended the programme.

Certificates were distributed at the valedictory programme.

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Scindia flags off 6 new routes to connect NE

of the country.” “Today, we are further establishing seamless connectivity across entire North-East India by connecting 4 cities with one flight. This underlines the due importance given to the North-East by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the leadership of our Prime Minister,” he added.

Scindia noted that under the Udan scheme the government has connected cities that previously had no mention on the aviation map of the country.

“We have already started 60 airports, and 387 routes, out of which 100 routes are awarded in [the] North-East alone, and 50 are already operational. Moreover, in 2014, only 6 airports were operational in North-East, now we have grown to 15 airports in a short span of 7 years,” explained Scindia.

He stated that under the Krishi Udan Yojna, the government has identified 16 airports to enhance the export opportunities of the region establishing dual benefits of enhancement of cargo movements and exports.

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Alert in Assam over threats from ISI, al-Qaeda GUWAHATI, OCT 18 (PTI): The Assam Police have sounded an alert over possible terror strikes by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and terror outfit al-Qaeda over alleged persecution of Muslims in the state.

A circular issued by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) on Saturday said the alert has been issued following reports received from the Special Branch of the state police. The circular said the ISI is planning to target “individuals including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) cadres and army areas

in Assam and other places in India’. There is also a “threat from global terror outfits to indulge in spectacular action by resorting to explosion of bombs/ IEDs in places of mass gathering/ mass transport/ religious places, etc’’. Another input quoted in the circular said the al-Qaeda has called for “jihad in Assam and Kashmir”. The circular further said the general secretariat of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has released a statement regarding the Dhalpur eviction drive in Assam’s Darrang district, which had claimed the lives of two persons.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021

Northeast Frontier Railway to run more short-distance trains in Assam

in a statement.

Services of Train No. 07906/07907 Dibrugarh Tow n - L e d o - D i b r u g a r h Town DEMU special have been resumed to run daily with effect from October 17, 2021(except Saturday), the NF Railway CPRO said.

The train departs from Dibrugarh Town at 7:05 am to reach Ledo 10:15 am and departs from Ledo at 5:40 pm to reach Dibrugarh Town at 9:35 pm, the CPRO informed.

On the other hand, Train No. 05902 TinsukiaLumding special will run daily. This train has started running with effect from October 18, 2021 and left from Tinsukia at 7-15 am and reached Lumding at

7-10 am. Again, Train No. 05901 Lumding-Tinsukia special will run daily with effect from October 19, 2021 leaving from Lumding at 7:30 am to reach Tinsukia at 7 pm.

The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are available on IRCTC website and are also being notified in various newspapers and social media platforms of NF Railway.

Passengers have been requested to see these details before undertaking their journey.

Passengers are requested to observe the Covid19 related safety measures and instructions issued by State Government during journey.

Senior NLFT Huge cache of arms, ammo Hoarding in Assamese language smeared with black ink leader surrenders

Mizoram records dip in single-day COVID-19 cases

NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday virtually flagged off new aerial routes, thereby, expanding the aerial connectivity in North-East India. The six air routes commencing operations from today are: Kolkata - Guwahati, Guwahati - Aizawl, Aizawl - Shillong, Shillong - Aizawl, Aizawl Guwahati, and Guwahati – Kolkata, Business Today reported.

Flights on these routes will run every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, noted the Ministry of Civil Aviation in an official statement. Passengers will be flying on Alliance Air’s ATR aircraft along these

SILCHAR/ GUWAHATI, OCT 18 (PTI): A state government hoarding written in Assamese has been found smeared with black ink in the Bengali-majority Barak valley area of Assam triggering criticism from some parties.

The incident, which took place at Silchar in Cachar district on Sunday, was allegedly carried out by members of two organisations demanding the use of Bengali in place of Assamese in the Barak valley region.

Visuals showed the alleged activists climbing a ladder and defacing the hoarding in front of Silchar Railway station. They also wrote ‘ Bangla Likhun’ (write in Bengali) and the names of the two organisations below it.

An official in Silchar said no complaint has been registered with the police regarding the incident, though the law enforcers are looking into the matter.

The Assam Official Language Act, 1960, adopted Assamese as the official language of the state, though it included

routes. The ministry noted that flight connectivity along these routes has been a longpending demand of the natives of the regions. It added that with these new flights, travellers from Guwahati, Aizawl, and Shillong will get multiple options for onward connectivity to the rest of the country.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “Mizoram is the gateway to North-East India. The city has an immense amount of importance for its tourism & economic sector. We are committed to giving wings to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of making it possible that every state’s uniqueness must be experienced by all citizens

provisions for use of Bengali for all administrative and official purposes in the Bengali-majority Barak Valley of the state, comprising Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi districts.

The use of the Bengali language for official purposes was authorised following a mass movement by the Bengali-speaking population, especially in Barak valley, which had also led to the death of 11 protestors at Silchar Railway Station on May 16, 1961.

The smearing of the gover nment hoarding has led to condemnation from regional organisations of the state, with the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) criticising the move to denounce the official language of the state.

Barak Democratic Yuba Front (BDYF) and All Bengali Students Youth Organisation (ABSYO) had allegedly carried out the protest programme near the hoarding.

Kalpar nob Gupta,

the convener of BDYF, maintained that the advertisement was against the government notification that allowed the use of Bengali as the official language in Barak Valley.

“Some circles with vested interests are trying to impose Assamese here.

The chief minister was celebrating Durga Puja in Barak Valley and at the same time, his government is indulging in such acts,” he said.

All Bengali Students Youth Organisation Cachar district president Raju Deb said the government should refrain from indulging in any activity that could disrupt harmony, and concentrate on developmental projects.

Reacting to the incident, All Assam Students Union general secretary Sankar Jyoti Boruah on Monday said it is unfortunate that the Assamese language has been insulted in Assam itself.

“If the Assamese language is disrespected in Assam itself on the pretext of the Language Act, what will be the future of our

Sterlite Power bags Rs 324-cr power transmission project

Sterlite Power bagged the Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon interstate power transmission project. ( Representational Image)

NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): Sterlite Power on Monday said it has bagged Nangalbibra -Bongaigaon inter-state power transmission project worth Rs 324 crore.

“Sterlite Power, a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider, has been awarded the Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon interstate power transmission project worth Rs 324 crore through tariffbased competitive bidding (TBCB) by virtue of emerging as the L1 bidder,” a

company statement said.

The project elements consist of a new 220/132 kV substation at Nangalbibra and laying of 130 km of 400kV D/c transmission line connecting Bongaigaon in Assam to Nangalbibra in Meghalaya across the river Brahmaputra, it added.

The project will also have 20 km of 132kV D/c line connecting Hatsinghmari in Assam to Ampati in Meghalaya. Sterlite Power has a track record of executing complex projects successfully with the use of

technology and innovative solutions.

The company has completed the NER-II project, an inter-state transmission scheme spanning across the north-eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura.

It will also leverage its prior experience in implementing river-crossing solutions across the Ganges to address the challenge of long span river crossing across the Brahmaputra River.

With this project win, Sterlite Power now has a portfolio of 26 projects across India and Brazil, which includes projects under various stages of development and those that have been sold. The company is focused on integrating renewable energy source to the transmission grids. Sterlite Power is a leading power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider with projects covering approximately 13,700 circuit kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil.

The company has a portfolio of high-performance power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW.

Sikkim: Physical classes resumed

GANGTOK, OCT 18 (PTI): Classroom teaching for students from Lower KG to Class 8 in Sikkim resumed on Monday with strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines, an official said. Physical classes have already started for students from standards 9 to 12 from September 27.

“Attendance of students from Lower KG to Class 8 was satisfactory on the first day, and school authorities were asked to strictly follow health safety guidelines,” an education department official said. The decision to reopen schools for all the students was taken as the COVID-19 situation in the Himalayan state improved, he said. “Initially only 50 per cent of the students should be called on alternate days with parental consent, which shall be further increased based on monitoring of the situation,” a notification of the state government said.

language?” he questioned, in a written statement, shared through his social media account.

“Even after such incidents, the government wants to settle the Hindu Bangladeshis (Bengali speakers) through the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in our state. When that happens, will our language be safe anymore?” Boruah asked.

He also demanded strict action against the organisations that had indulged in the act of defacing the hoarding at Silchar.

Palash Changmai, general secretary of AJYCP, alleged that a section of Bengali-speaking people was framing a design to make Bengali at par with the Assamese language in Assam.

“Assamese speakers are confined to Assam and if the language is not protected here, our language will be in danger,” he said.

Changmai also ciritcised the political leadership for failing to take any action against those who had smeared the hoarding with black ink.

in Tripura

AGARTALA, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): Senior commander of the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura or the NLFT, Jaiba Kaloi has surrendered before the Border Security Force.

The NLFT leader has laid down arms after being part of the outfit for at least 23 years, Northeast Now reported.

“Active NLFT(BM) cadre namely Jaiba Kaloi @ Litan Jamatia @ Chalai a resident of Ompi under Gomati district of Tripura, who claims to be presently holding rank of Self-Styled Lieutenant in their organization has surrendered before BSF in presence of Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS, Inspector General Tripura, other Senior BSF Officers today,” the BSF said.

Jaiba Kaloi had joined the NLFT in the year 1998.

Kaloi met his aging parents on Monday after gap of 23 years. He had not met his parents since the day he joined the NLFT in 1998.

Indians driving digital technology growth in world: Assam Governor GUWAHATI, OCT 18 (PTI): Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi on Monday said Indians are spearheading the advancement of digital technology across the world and urged students to contribute to the growth in the sector.

Addressing the 10th convocation of Assam Don Bosco University, he appealed to the students to ensure that the country can retain its leadership position in the sector. “In digital technology and artificial intelligence, Indians are leading the world. It does not matter whether they are located, in our country or serving elsewhere. Our brains rule the world of digital tech-

nology,” the governor said. At least 470 graduates and 648 postgraduates from various fields, including engineering and technology, basic sciences, commerce, management and humanities, were conferred degrees. Doctoral degrees were conferred on 27 students and five were awarded PG diploma during the convocation which was held virtually, a statement from the varsity said. “As I look at you who are emerging from the ravages of the pandemic, this is the message that I want to share with you: look for what unites us as a country, as a nation and as a great civilisation,” the governor said.

GUWAHATI, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): Northeast Frontier Railway has resumed the services of few more trains to provide enhanced connectivity to the short distance and interdistrict passengers.

Services of DEMU special have been resumed between Dibrugarh Town and Ledo stations, Northeast Now reported.

Moreover, services of daily special train will resume between Tinsukia and Lumding stations.

“The resumption of the services of these trains is expected to significantly benefit the short-distance passengers,” Guneet Kaur, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of NF Railway said

recovered in Imphal East

The arms and ammunition recovered by security forces.

(NE Now)

IMPHAL, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): Police in Manipur’s Imphal East district have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Andro area in Imphal East district.

The recovery was made during a raid by a joint team of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police on Monday under the direction of chief minister Biren Singh, Northeast Now reported.

“After getting reports of frequent gun firing at night around Andro area, I have instructed the district police to take up necessary action. Today, a combined team of Manipur police and Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Andro and neighbouring area,” CM

‘Stop racial profiling of Chakmas’: CDFI urges Arunachal Pradesh government

ITANAGAR, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): The Chakma Development Foundation of India (CDFI) has urged the Arunachal Pradesh gover nment to stop “racial profiling of the Chakmas”.

The CDFI has urged Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Chowna Mein to intervene against “racial profiling of the Chakmas in Arunachal Pradesh by conducting illegal and unconstitutional census of ‘ONLY THE CHAKMAS’ in the state”, Northeast Now reported.

“Conducting census of

Tripura to add CM’s articles on state’s last ruler to school books

AGARTALA, OCT 18 (IANS): The Tripura government will include some articles from the book written by CM Biplab Kumar Deb about the last princely ruler Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in the school curriculum, officials said on Monday.

“The department has decided to add some of the pieces from the Chief

Minister’s book on the erstwhile ruler Bir Bikram, one of the architects of modern Tripura, in the school curriculum,” an Education Department official, who did not want to be identified, told IANS. He said that the decision, to add articles from Deb’s book, released by PM Narendra Modi in 2019, was taken following the request

Biren Singh said. “During the search ops, the following items were recovered: 1 improvised AK Rifle with magazine, 2 nos. of 9 mm pistol, 2 nos. of wireless set, 15 nos. of AK rifle ammunitions, 21 nos. of 9 mm ammunitions, 18 nos. of detonators, and 15 nos. of empty cases of assorted ammunitions,” CM Biren Singh further informed.

However, no arrests have been made by the police thus far in connection with the recovery of the arms and ammunition.

“The above recovered arms and ammunition were seized at 9:35am by observing due formalities,” the Manipur police informed in a statement.

AIZAWL, OCT 18 (PTI): Mizoram on Monday registered 249 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in two months, raising the tally to 1,12,84, while three fresh fatalities pushed the toll to 386, a health department official said.

On Sunday, the state had registered 948 new cases and the day before 932 infections.

According to the official, the single-day tally is usually less on Mondays as several testing centres, including the RT-PCR laboratory at Zoram Medical College (ZMC), remain closed on Sundays.

Mizoram, however, has been recording below-1000 single-day infections over the past four days, bringing some relief to the administration and people.

As many as 1,389 people have recuperated from the disease since Sunday, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,00,829, the official said. The average positivity rate stands at 12.62 per cent and the recovery rate at 89.34 per cent.

of NGO Vivekananda Vichar Manch.

On the decision, historian and writer Pannalal Roy, who wrote his first book on Maharaja Bir Bikram in 2005, said that the young generation of Tripura and most people in India are not aware of “the contributions and performance of the former Tripura royal dynasty”.

‘ONLY THE CHAKMAS’ is nothing but an act of racial profiling in clear violation of the Article 14 of the Constitution of India and International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination ratified by India,” stated Suhas Chakma, founder of the CDFI. Suhas Chakma added: “The Chakmas of Arunachal Pradesh are citizens of India even though because of the discriminatory policies and practices of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, their citizenship applications have not been processed in

the last 25 years in contempt of the Supreme Court judgments while those who are citizens by birth under the Citizenship Act, 1955 are not included into the electoral rolls. There is no law or logic to conduct census of only one community.”

CDFI stated that “if the State of Arunachal Pradesh wants to conduct a census, it must conduct for the entire State for all irrespective of caste, creed or religion. But, the decision to conduct census of ‘ONLY THE CHAKMAS’ is illegal and unconstitutional and amounts to racial profiling.”

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

NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No 389 of 2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Zosenle has filed by Shri Khuwoto, H/o Lt. Zosenle P/A, Tseminyu Old Town, Kohima, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/transfer family pension covered

by P.P.O No. 16654, SBI A/C No. 11826866130 (Tseminyu) Kohima, Nagaland who expired 02.11.2020.

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.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 12th day of Oct. 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima: Nagaland K-2021/21

Bhupesh Baghel is India’s best performing CM

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Mahtari Dular Yojana, the Chhattisgarh government would bear the expenses of education of such children.

Chhattisgarh was the top-performing state in India on the gender equality parameter of the Sustainable Development Goals, according to the NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index report 2020-21.

The index tracks the progress of all states and Union Territories on 115 indicators.

Last year, Chhattisgarh scored 43 points on the gender quality parameter and was ranked seventh in India. This year, it scored 61

and topped the chart.

Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder, CVoter, said, “The CEO working style of CMs is popular. People are liking CMs with centralised decision making.”

“These are leaders who are not afraid of taking the blame. It is risky when things go wrong as in the case of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. But there is a better rating for the CEO style. We are living in a Parliamentary democracy, but a Presidential system is becoming popular with the public,” Deshmukh said.

The CVoter Tracker is India’s only daily opinion tracking exercise mapping more than a hundred thousand randomly selected respondents in a calendar year. The tracker run in 11 Indian languages has inter viewed more than a million respondents in person and CATI over the last 10 years.

The quarterly report cards on CMs cover more than 30,000 across all the

543 Lok Sabha seats and has margin of error of +/-3 per cent at the national level and +/-5 per cent at the state level.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ranks second in minimum anger of the electorate with 10.1 per cent, but since he is a new CM, he is getting the benefit of doubt even as a massive 61 per cent are angry with the state government. The earlier Chief Minister was drawing negative ratings, but now that has diffused though the anger against the state government remains high.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ranks third with 10.4 per cent anger against him, and 37.6 per cent against the state government.

Also, the changing of CMs in some states has worked. With Punjab and Kar nataka getting new CMs, the states have moved to respectable positions as they were languishing near the bottom earlier.

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4 including BJP leader in SUV that mowed down farmers in UP arrested NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (AGENCIS): Four more persons, including a BJP leader who was seen inside the SUV that mowed down protesting farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, have been arrested Monday, NDTV report stated.

“A c c u s e d S u m i t Jaiswal, Shishupal, Nandan Singh Bisht and Satya Prakash Tripathi have been arrested by Lakhimpur Kheri Police and SWAT team of Crime branch.

Licensed revolver and three bullets were recovered from Satya Prakash Tripathi and seized,” said a police statement. Local BJP leader Sumit Jaiswal, who was seen in a video leaving the SUV, had earlier filed a counter murder FIR against

unnamed farmers, claiming his driver, friend and two BJP workers were beaten to death and that he found out from social media later.

In the video, Jaiswal was seen running from the Thar SUV that drove into protesters from behind.

In his complaint, filed three days after the incident, he said he was in the SUV with his friend Shubham and driver Hari Om when protesters attacked the car.

The driver was injured and attacked with sticks and swords, he claimed.

Four farmers and a journalist were ran over on October 3 by a convoy of three vehicles, one of which belongs to Union Minister Ajay Mishra. Mr Mishra’s son was arrested on October

9, five days after he was named in a murder case on charges which usually merit immediate arrest. His arrest followed 12 hours of police questioning which in turn came after an intervention by the Supreme Court, Sumit Jaiswal had also claimed that the protesters attacked Ajay Mishra’s convoy, not the other way round. He also claimed the car was not moving, and it was the protesters that attacked the convoy. “ We w e r e a t t h e programme venue. There was an atmosphere of fear.

They were armed with sticks and rocks and they kept attacking us, abusing us,” he said. They also shouted “Khalistan Zindabad. They climbed the car,” he said.

Vehicle runs over 2 women in Jalandhar, 1 dead CHANDIGARH, OCT 18 (IANS): In a horrific incident caught on a roadside CCTV, two young women, who were crossing the road, were run over on Monday by a vehicle being driven by a police inspector in Punjab’s Jalandhar town.

While one of the women died on the spot, a n o t h e r wa s a d m i t t e d to a local hospital with serious injuries. Vehicle driver Amritpal Singh was arrested. The deceased has been identified as Navjot Kaur, who worked at a car showroom. The incident occurred on the JalandharPhagwara highway. Angered over the accident, locals and family members blocked the highway and staged a sit-in protest on the highway.

anger has been garnered b y Te l a n g a n a C M Chandrashekar Rao or KCR. As many as 30.3 per cent respondents are angry with him and want a change.

With a high degree of anger against the incumbent and the Central government having good ratings in the state, the BJP is set to make inroads there, said Deshmukh.

He added that it is high time KCR’s son, K.T. Rama Rao, replaces him or else things could go out of hand.

Also in the bottom are the northeastern states collectively with an anger quotent of 29.2 per cent.

There is 28.1 per cent anger against UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, but that is accounted for by the fact that Uttar Pradesh is a polarised state.

“Yogi being a polarising figure, the number is not surprising,” said Deshmukh.

He added that the arithmetic of 40 per cent support base ensures that BJP is in a strong position in Uttar Pradesh.

Dera chief Gurmeet Singh, 4 others get life term in 19-yr-old murder case

CHANDIGARH, OCT 18 (PTI): Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special CBI court on Monday for the murder of sect manager Ranjit Singh in 2002.

Ram Rahim Singh, who was in 2017 sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping two disciples, is currently lodged in Rohtak’s Sunaria jail.

The Special Court in Haryana’s Panchkula had convicted him and four others - Krishan Lal, Jasbir Singh, Avtar Singh and Sabdil - in the murder case on October 8. “The court has given the life sentence to five,” CBI special prosecutor H P S Verma said after the hearing was held amid tight security.

The CBI had sought capital punishment for them.

Verma said the Dera chief was also fined Rs 31 lakh and half of the amount

BJP slams Cong for ‘vilification’ of Patel at CWC meet Oppn party dismisses claim as lies NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of committing a “sin” over reports that a leader at the recent CWC meeting made critical remarks about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and asked if the party leadership will take action against him.

As BJP leaders attacked the Congress, the opposition party dismissed the reports with its chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleging that “spreading lies and canards” has become a norm for some.

BJP spokesperson

Sambit Patra

Sambit Patra cited reports that Tariq Hameed Karra, a Kashmiri leader and a p e r m a n e n t i nv i t e e t o the Cong ress Working Committee, had credited Jawa h a r l a l N e h r u f o r Jammu and Kashmir’s integ ration with India and had alleged that Patel wanted to keep the Valley out.

Karra also linked Patel

Cong slams govt over rising fuel prices, Rahul alleges ‘tax extortion’ NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): The Congress on Monday attacked the government over auto fuel costing more than the rate at which aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is sold to airlines, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi alleging that the Centre was resorting to “tax extortion”.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also took a dig at the gover nment, saying it promised to make those wearing ‘hawai chappals’ travel by air but it has hiked

U’khand rains: Shah speaks to Dhami, assures help NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (IANS): Amid continuous heavy rains in Uttrakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and took stock of the situation.

Shah also enquired about the steps taken by the state government in the wake of the incessant rains and assured him of all possible central help.

According to the state government officials, Dhami directed all district magistrates to update him on the situation on hourly basis. They also said that the CM has asked the Chardham Devasthanam B o a r d t o t e m p o r a r i ly suspend the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ because of the heavy downpour since Sunday and asked the pilgrims not to proceed further till the weather improves. Dhami on Monday also visited the state disaster control room at the secretariat and took the updates of the roads and highways, the officials added.

the prices of petrol and diesel so much that it has become difficult for the middle class to travel even by road.

Tagging a media report on auto fuels costing a third more than the rate at which ATF is sold to airlines, Rahul Gandhi tweeted that this is a very serious issue -“simple needs of the people that are not being fulfilled today come before electionRahul Gandhi vote-politics”.

“I am with the people and will continue to raise who are being cheated for their voices,” the former the benefit of Modi’s friends Congress chief said in a

tweet in Hindi and added “Stop #TaxExtortion”.

Priyanka Gandhi, in a tweet in Hindi, said, “Had promised that those wearing ‘hawai chappals’ (slippers) will travel by air plane. But the BJP government has hiked the prices of petrol and diesel so much that now it has become difficult for those wearing ‘hawai chappals’ and the middle class to travel even by road.”

She used the hashtag ‘BJP lai mehenge din (BJP has brought expensive

days)’ with her tweet.

The Congress, from its official Twitter handle, alleged that auto fuels costing a more than the rate at which ATF is sold to airlines was a proof of the Modi government’s “loot”.

Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday were hiked again by 35 paise a litre and after this hike the auto fuel was now costing a third more than the rate at which ATF is sold to airlines.

The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highestever level of Rs 105.84 a

litre and Rs 111.77 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of stateowned fuel retailers.

In Mumbai, diesel now comes for Rs 102.52 a litre; while in Delhi, it costs Rs 94.57.

Petrol used in twowheelers and cars now costs 33 per cent more than the price at which aviation turbine fuel (ATF) is sold to airlines. ATF in Delhi costs Rs 79,020.16 per kilolitre or Rs 79 per litre. All the figures are as per Sunday’s hike.

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will go to the victim’s family as compensation.

Reacting to the verdict, Jagseer Singh, son of Ranjit Singh, said it was a big day for the family as they got justice after a long wait.

Jagseer, who was eight years old when his father was murdered, said he was satisfied with the verdict, though his family was seeking death sentence for Ram Rahim Singh.

The Dera chief, who enjoyed a large following, had frequently courted controversies and after his conviction in the rape case in 2017, violence had broken

out in Panchkula and Sirsa leaving over 40 dead.

Police had tightened security in Panchkula and Sirsa, where the sect is headquartered, ahead of the hearing.

In Panchkula, prohibitory orders under Section 144 were clamped.

Former Dera manager Ranjit Singh, who was also a follower of the sect, was shot dead on July 10, 2002 at Khanpur Kolian village in Haryana’s Kurukshetra.

According to the CBI charge sheet, the Dera chief believed that Ranjit Singh was behind the circulation of an anonymous letter and hatched a conspiracy to kill him.

The letter narrated how women were allegedly being sexually exploited by the sect head at the Dera headquarters.

The five were convicted under relevant sections, including 302 (murder), 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC.

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with Pakistan’s founder M A Jinnah, the BJP spokesperson said citing reports.

Patra asked whether Congress president Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi objected when Karra “vilified” Patel and presented India’s first home minister as a “villain” while praising Nehru.

Slamming the reports, Surjewala claimed that they are aimed at giving cover fire to the Modi government to “justify lies-driven press conferences” while the BJP dispensation is “never” questioned.

Seizing on the issue, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took a swipe at the Congress, claiming that the Gandhi family cannot even unite the party, let alone uniting India.

“ P i t y t h a t C WC meetings are reduced to pleasing ‘One Family’ even if it is at the expense of insulting & maligning the stalwarts of the country...

T h e C o n g r e s s, w i t h a leadership crisis, will always find itself on the fringes,” he tweeted. “’The Family may enjoy these imaginar y garlands of blandishment

by Congress slaves, but India will not tolerate the insult of its greats, including the revered Sardar Patel,” he added.

The Congress, Patra alleged, is reduced to being a party of a family and works to advance the family’s rule.

“What sort of mindset is this that one family has done everything and others have done nothing. What the CWC has done is a sin,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (IANS): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is the best performing Chief Minister in the country, facing the least anger of the electorate, as per the IANSCVoter Governance Index.

Only 6 per cent of the respondents are angry with Baghel and want a change.

Conversely, Baghel enjoys highest popularity ratings among all Chief Ministers, as per the tracker.

In case of Chhattisgarh, anger is directed against the Central government and even state MLAs, but there is hardly any anger towards Baghel.

As many as 44.7 per cent respondents in Chhattisgarh are angry with the Central government, while 36.6 per cent are angry with the state government.

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Family party limited

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ventually, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) did have its meeting on October 16,2021 which was a long pending demand made in August 2020 by the dissenting G23 Congress leaders who have been demanding revamp of the party organization and to elect a full time party president after Rahul, (who was “elected” as president in 2017), quit the post in 2019 following the second successive disastrous results in the two Lok Sabha elections. At such a time, when the party needed Rahul to lead and rebuild, he instead chose to run away and escaped to take another of his famous ‘sabbatical’ in a foreign country. After Rahul quit, Sonia came out of retirement to preserve the family chair as interim president till her son is persuaded to sit on the family throne. Veteran Congress leaders had thoughtfully written to Sonia to halt the slide and restore back normalcy within the party folds by revamping the set up and electing a full time president. The G23 leaders like veteran Congressmen Ghulam Nabi Azad, Kapil Sibal, Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tiwari, Anand Sharma, PJ Kurien, Renuka Chaudhary, Milind Deora, Mukul Wasnik, Jitin Prasada, Bhupendra Singh Hooda, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, M Veerappa Moily, Prithviraj Chavan, Ajay Singh, Raj Babbar, Arvind Singh Lovely, Kaul Singh Thakur, Kuldeep Sharma, Yoganand Shastri, Sandeep Dixit and Vivek Tankha. Many of them have been union ministers, chief ministers or the party’s state unit chiefs. The CWC meeting was convened under the pretext of discussion about party strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in 2022 and the farmers issue that led to the Lakhimpur incident on October 3. The CWC meeting, if anything confirmed that the Congress is suffering from brain damage.

Sonia’s attack against the party’s G23 was more biting than her charges against the BJP. The CWC comprising of ‘loyalists/yes persons’ resolved to appoint Rahul Gandhi as party president since it was felt that the remote controller of the super high command, who has consistently proved a failure in recent elections (even losing Kerala where he represents a parliamentary constituency) is now ready to reoccupy the chair. The CWC has set the date for elections by September 2022, so that Sonia continues as ‘interim president’ and giving sufficient time to prepare grounds for Rahul Gandhi’s return as party chief. A recent write up about the ways of the Congress, explained that the family may have retained its dynastic legacy but the party is on its way to extinction. According to media reports, BJP leaders, in private conversations, call Rahul as their ‘biggest asset.’ All media polls pit Rahul against Modi and this is one thing that the BJP likes best since it makes it easier for Modi to effect a win anytime.

Though the Modi government has bungled badly in many areas and literally handed over opportunities to the Congress on a platter, yet Rahul has failed to exploit it. It is because Rahul is a very poor orator, a poor leader and worse, having limited capabilities.

To the credit of Rahul, is honest that he is unfit to be the leader of India’s oldest party but is made to feel duty bound to his family to reoccupy the post of party chief. Many have said that the Congress cannot survive without the Gandhis but the moot point today is whether the party can survive even with the Gandhis?

DailyDevotion The Key to the Missionary’s Devotion

…they went forth for His name’s sake… —3 John 7 Our Lord told us how our love for Him is to exhibit itself when He asked, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:17). And then He said, “Feed My sheep.” In effect, He said, “Identify yourself with My interests in other people,” not, “Identify Me with your interests in other people.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 shows us the characteristics of this love— it is actually the love of God expressing itself. The true test of my love for Jesus is a very practical one, and all the rest is sentimental talk.

Faithfulness to Jesus Christ is the supernatural work of redemption that has been performed in me by the Holy Spirit— “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit…” (Romans 5:5). And it is that love in me that effectively works through me and comes in contact with everyone I meet. I remain faithful to His name, even though the commonsense view of my life may seemingly deny that, and may appear to be declaring that He has no more power than the morning mist.

The key to the missionary’s devotion is that he is attached to nothing and to no one except our Lord Himself. It does not mean simply being detached from the external things surrounding us. Our Lord was amazingly in touch with the ordinary things of life, but He had an inner detachment except toward God. External detachment is often an actual indication of a secret, growing, inner attachment to the things we stay away from externally.

The duty of a faithful missionary is to concentrate on keeping his soul completely and continually open to the nature of the Lord Jesus Christ. The men and women our Lord sends out on His endeavors are ordinary human people, but people who are controlled by their devotion to Him, which has been brought about through the work of the Holy Spirit.

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Post-mortem

Naga Hills: Tseminyu was the fifth Administrative Hq. T he Rengma Hills (now in Assam) was created on 18th April 1841. Later, the Naga Hills District was created in 1866 by incorporating Rengma Hills with Samaguting (Chumoukedima) as its headquarters.

Tribes under Naga Hills District: The tribes under Naga Hills district were Angami, Zeliang, Rengma, Eastern Angami (now Chakhesang) , Eastern Rengma (now Pochury), Lotha, Sema (Sumi) Ao, Cachari, Garo and Kuki. After the creation of Mokokchung Sub-division (C), Ao, Sema and Lotha were placed under Mokokchung Subdivision, and the rest of the tribes were placed under Kohima Sadar and there was no other administrative headquarters in Naga Hills, besides Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and SDO (C) Mokokchung.

Creation of Bench Court Chairman: In order to assist these two administrative headquarters – Kohima and Mokokchung, the Government of Assam created the post of Bench Court Chairman (equivalent to 2nd class magistrate) for the following Naga tribes.

1. Bench Court Chairman, Wokha - 1945 (now a district) 2. Bench Court Chairman, Zunheboto - 1 9 4 7 (now a district) 3. Bench Court Chairman, Tseminyu - 1948 (same

status) 4. Bench Court Chairman, Peren - 1949 (now a district) 5. S.D.O (civil) Mokokchung - 1890 (now a district) 6. Naga Hills district headquarters, Kohima 1878 (now Nagaland state Capital) In the early years, Tseminyu (Rengma) region was the 5th administrative headquarter to be set up but still it remains the same even after seventy four years.

Rengma participation and contribution for common Naga causes: 1. Naga Club 1918: When the Naga Labor corps returned from France in June 1918 and formed the Naga Club in 1918 to protect and safeguard Naga interests, Mr. Nrilo Rengma, D.B., was one of the founder members of the Club.

2. Simon Commission 1929: When the Simon Commission came to Kohima and held a public meeting at the public ground on 10th January 1929, the members of Naga Club submitted a Memorandum to Sir John Simon where Mr. Resilo Rengma, D.B., was one of the signatories of the Memorandum.

3. Formation of Naga Hills District Tribal Council (NHDTC) 1945: When C.R. Pawsey Deputy Commissioner of Naga Hills, Kohima, advised Naga leaders to form Naga tribal council to protect and safeguard Naga interests, the Naga leaders, mostly Government

servants met at Kohima in April 1945 and formed the Naga Hills District Tribal Council (NHDTC) and Mr. P.Sentsi Rengma became the joint Secretary of NHDTC. The NHDTC was the second Naga organization to work for Naga common cause.

4. Formation of NNC 1946: NHDTC held its second meeting in June 1946 at Wokha and changed its nomenclature to Naga National Council with the same office-bearers of NHDTC retained except its president Mr. Mayangnokcha Ao who resigned and in his place Mr. T. Aliba was elected. In this meeting, Mr. Whenha Rengma was elected as one of the executive members of NNC who later became the first Ato Kilonser, Federal Government of Nagaland.

5. Sir Akbar Hydari Agreement 1947: Sir Akbar Hydari, the Governor of Assam came to Kohima and held discussions with NNC leaders from 26th to 28th June 1947 and he signed the 9- Point agreement with the NNC. Mr. Whenha Rengma was there in the talks as one of the NNC delegates from the Rengma tribe.

6. Naga delegation to Delhi 1947:- In July 1947, NNC held its meeting at Mokokchung and passed a resolution to send Naga delegation to Delhi to negotiate with Indian leaders regarding the Naga issue. The first Naga delegation led by A.Z Phizo and T.Sakhrie met Mahatma Gandhi on 19th

Speech of FGN Kedahge on the 70th Martyrs’ Day

July 1947 at Delhi. Again, the second Naga delegation with Longri Ao as their spokesman had a meeting with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2nd August 1947.

Mr. P.Sentsi Rengma was there in the second Naga delegation as Rengma tribe representative.

7. Declaration of Naga Independence: When both Naga delegations returned home from Delhi, they held several consultative meetings with Naga leaders and elders at Kohima for a week.

Nagas finally decided to declare Naga Independence a day ahead of India. On 14th August 1947, at sunrise, NNC leaders, Naga leaders and elders gathered at Mission Compound, Kohima, and declared Naga Independence by hoisting a symbolic Naga national flag.

Rengma leaders including P.Sentsi, Whenha Rengma, Hophega Rengma, Nnolo Tep etc. took active part in the ceremony.

8. Naga Plebiscite 1951: Rengmas took active part and fully supported Naga sovereignty.

9. Declaration of Federal Government of Nagaland 1956: On 22nd March 1956, the Naga national flag was hoisted at Parashen in Rengma area by Mr. Thungdi Chang, Chief of the Naga Homeguards (now Naga Army). Immediately the 3rd Bihar Regiment of the Indian Army began its furious operation against the innocent villagers by burning villages, rice gra-

naries and killing the innocent public in Rengma area. Killings and burning of villages became everyday affairs, thereby, the villagers lived in the jungle for a year.

10. N a ga Pe o p l e ’s Convention (NPC) and Sixteen Point Agreement: N.P.C. proposed for formation of a separate administrative unit by merging Tuensang Division of NEFA with Naga Hills District which was agreed by the Govt. of India, and the new Administrative unit was called Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA) with effect from 1st December 1957.

Mr. Daniel Kent and Mr. P. Sentsi were Rengma tribe representatives to N.P.C. N.P.C. delegation led by its president Dr. Imkongliba Ao met Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India on 26th July 1960 at Delhi and placed their demand. They signed the agreement on 29th July 1960 for Nagaland Statehood. Mr. Sentsi Rengma was there in the N.P.C. delegation and signed the agreement as Rengma tribe representative.

No provision in India can deny Tseminyu the status of a district: There’s no provision anywhere in India that a one Assembly seat Sub-division cannot be upgraded to a district. I would like to cite some districts having only one Assembly seat for our reference: 1. In Manipur state, Jiribam district has only

one Assembly seat (Jiribam A/C) and its population is 43,838 as per general census of India 2011.

2. In Arunachal Pradesh, Anjaw district has only one Assembly seat- Hayuliang A/C and its population is 21,089.

3. In Assam, Dima Hasao district, has only one Assembly seat- Halflong A/C and its population is 2,14,102.

4 . I n Te l a n g a n a , Wanaparthy district has only one Assembly seatWanaparthy A/C and its population is 57,549.

5. In Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti district has only one Assembly seat-Lahaul and Spiti A/C (ST) and its population is 31,528.

6. In Gujarat, Dang district has only one Assembly seat-Dang A/C (ST) and its population is 2,26,769.

7. In Bihar, Sheohar district has only one Assembly seat-Sheohar A/C and its population is 6,556,246.

Conclusion: From the formation of Naga Hills District in1866 till 1st December 1963, the Rengmas were there in the forefront. Regarding Tseminyu district demand, the Rengmas more than deserve a district as a matter of right. Since all the other districts in the state has been formed based purely on “tribal lines” there’s no reason that Tseminyu cannot be granted one.

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Type 2 diabetes: Despite the evidence that ketogenic diets improve glucose control, few data are available about sustainability, safety and efficacy in the long term. A 2020 study by Batch et al revealed that comparison of different meta-analysis, review articles and interventional studies established no uniformity in reported results. Most studies were short duration of intervention, small sample size and high participant dropout rates and as a result cannot be considered applicable to general population.

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by N Drabinska et al indicates that recently published clinical trials on ketogenic diet can be efficient for weight management without causing severe adverse effects but, many studies were conducted with very low calorie keto diet regime, where effect on body weight can be related to high caloric deficit, not nutritional composition. To recommend keto diet for weight management, more in-depth elucidation of safety and physiological effects of keto diet in obese individuals are needed.

Based on 2020 review, within the first 6-12 months of initiating ketogenic diet, weight loss was observed. However, the effects were not seen generally after 12 months of therapy, as changes reported in the studies reviewed were not statistically significant.

Similarly, ketogenic diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome despite demonstrating a positive impact due to small sample size, short intervention time interval it is rendered inadequate in terms of generalizability.

Significant cognitive improvements in the intervention groups was found in a 2020 review of short term ketogenic diet in older adults for Alzheimer’s disease, however due to lack of long-term data, cognitive gains would be maintained after discontinuation remains unknown.

It is crucial to know that ketogenic diet is not yet recognized as a first-line treatment for any of the above mentioned diseases or disorders. Ketogenic diet may indicate as promising but more, strong evidence and extensive studies on long-term and large-scale patients are required to deduce the effective-

ness of therapeutic ketogenic diet for diseases.

Dear Fellow Countrymen, •Mhondamo Kithan resigned However, this eating phiWe are gathered today to pay and Visarü Angami succeeded him losophy currently is, being achomage to the thousands of brave as NNC President. claimed for its Weight-Loss men, young and old children who •14 August, 1947 Nagas detechnique, the “Driving Force” sacrificed their lives for the nation. clared their Independence. behind ketogenic diet popularity.

On this day Oct. 18. 1952. ZASI•Britain leaves India.

Let’s take a look at the craze BITO NAGI S/o Vizelhou Nagi of •1950 December A. Z Phizo surrounding the keto diet, the Jotsoma was killed by Indian Forces. became NNC President. myths and misconceptions.

We observe Martyrs’ day to remem•1951 May 16, Plebiscite held, So what is the ketogenic ber their valour and celebrate their wherein Nagas unanimously dediet? lives. Our journey has not always clared not to be part of the soonA ketogenic diet is very been peaceful. to-be formed Indian Union. low in carbohydrate, with high In the Naga History even before •1952 Nagas rejected India’s consumption of fat eating regime the Britishers arrived, sporadic con- first General Election. and adequate protein intake. flicts occurred with our neighbours True to Akbar Hydary’s threat, The reason for cutting down but we were never under the subjuga- India’s unlawful incursion in our on carbohydrate is to deprive tion of any foreign power. We lived land and blatant disregard of our the body of glucose (the main as free people blessed with a land freedom and deteriorate the situenergy source, obtained by conof beauty and riches are second to ation which eventually led to the suming carbohydrate foods) and none. Our ancestry is adorned with first martyr on 18 Oct. 1952 when use ketones (derived from fat courage, loyalty and honesty.

ZASIBITO NAGI was shot dead by process of ketogenesis) as But the unwelcome arrival of in Kohima during a peaceful puban alternative source of energy. outsiders soon changed that. The lic rally. The procession itself was When the body is deprived Treaty of Yandabo, 1826 changed sparked because of the excessive of carbohydrates and depletion the socio-political landscape of high-handedness of the Assam poof glycogen stores, the body South-East Asia. Following which, lice on a Sema boy while he was in undergoes metabolic changes to in 1832, Captain Jenkin and Lt. Pem- their custody. provide an energy source for the berton entered Nagaland via ManiToday we are gathered to honbody through gluconeogenesis pur with their troops. This marked our our Martyrs’. They lived and and ketogenesis. Gluconeothe start of a new conflict which died for us, their blood and tears genesis can be sustained only lasted till 1880 when the “Verbal they shed to defend our land are for few days and when glucose Agreement” was made between the priceless. Even in the midst of untold availability drops, additional British and Naga leaders. However, sufferings and pain, they never gave energy sources are needed to the seeds of internecine conflict had in. They believed in freedom and meet the metabolic requirement already been sown. even in death they were victorious. of the body and brain. This is Simon Commission and BritToday many of them lie in where ketogenesis begins in orish Treachery. unmarked graves but their stories der to provide alternate source The Statutory commission of unparalleled valour continue of energy in the form of ketone popularly known as Simon Commis- to inspire us and give us renewed bodies. As long as the body is sion came to our land on January hope each day. We have set this day deprived of carbohydrates, the 10, 1929 and held talks with our apart to be called “Martyr’s Day” to metabolism remains in ketotic leaders who declared, distinctly, that honour them. Thank God for our state. This forces the body into after the Britishers leave they would patriots who preserved our freedom a state of “ketosis”, a metabolic return to their own way of life as for us. Let no men forget what they state that breaks down fats for before. However, Britain failed to sacrificed for our Nation. Keep their energy instead of carbohydrates. respond to our Memorandum. spirit alive by believing in what they The nutritional ketosis state is Between 1940 and 1950, our believed in. considered quite safe (if folleaders sent letters and memoranMy dear countrymen, it is not lowed carefully) and greatly dums to both Winston Churchil too much for us, to visit their graves, differs from ketoacidosis- a life and Clement Attlee who were the place a bouquet of flowers over threatening condition.

Prime Miniters then, but they turned them and whisper a prayer. Let the The ketogenic diet involves a deaf ear. This demonstrated Brit- Reverend toll the church bell and restricting carbohydrate to less ish treachery and haughty attitude let the multitude see our flag flying than 50g per day and can be towards Nagas. gallantly on the hills. But shed no as low as 20g per day, which Rapid Historic Events (1947- tears, for our victory had been asamounts to around 20g of car1952). sured long ago. Wherever you are, bohydrate in medium banana This period witnessed sig- look up into the heaven for that’s and can probably accomplish nificant political changes in quick where we will meet them one day. the amount with a single apple succession.

Comes rain or sunshine; never or a couple of bread slices. This •1947 Assam Governor Akbar forsake the living God for He has is how restrictive carbohydrates Hydary came to Nagaland pro- made us a nation for the world to are when following precise kepounding the Nine-point Agreement witness His power and faithfulness. togenic diet to a T. with a thinly-vieled warning that May God bless you all. “We (To be concluded) things would turn worse should shall overcome” Zuthunglo Odyuo, Clinical we choose to ignore it. But he died Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, dietitian, Nagaland multispecishortly in Manipur after leaving Kedahge, Federal Government of ality health and research center Nagaland.

Nagaland Transit Peace Camp, (NMHRC), Dimapur (Insta•Prakasa succeeded him as AsKohima. sam Governor.

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NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH/JAIPUR, OCT 18 (PTI): Farmers squatted on rail tracks at several places on Monday morning as part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s six-hour ‘rail roko’ protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, hampering train movement in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

The stir affected 150 locations in the Northern Railway zone and hindered the running of 60 trains causing inconvenience to passengers who could be seen waiting for long hours with their baggage.

In the North Western Railway (NWR) zone, rail traffic was affected in some sections in Rajasthan and Haryana with 18 trains cancelled, 10 partially cancelled and one diverted due to the protest.

Agitations were held at Punjab’s Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Moga, Patiala and Ferozepur, and Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri, Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Jind, Karnal and Hisar.

In Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, Bharatiya Kisan Union workers halting the Amritsar-Delhi and the Jalandhar Express trains by staging a dharna on rail tracks. Trains were halted at Meerut and Greater Noida’s

Farmers block railway tracks demanding the dismissal and arrest of Union Minister Ajay Mishra. (PTI)

Dankaur stations by the protesters, BKU media incharge Dharmendra Malik said. In Ghaziabad’s Modinagar, staged a demonstration infront of a goods train which already reached its destination.

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the agitation against the Centre’s Agri laws, had said, “To press for its demand for MoS Home Ajay Mishra’s dismissal and arrest, so that justice can be secured in the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre, Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a nation-wide Rail Roko programme.

“SKM put out a call to its constituents to stop

rail traffic for six hours on October 18 between 10 am and 4 pm,” it had said.

Protesting farmers, including women, raised slogans against the BJP-led government and demanded the arrest of Ajay Mishra.

Security was deployed at rail stations in the wake of the protest.

Farmers sat on rail tracks in several sections, including the FerozepurFazilka section in Ferozepur city and the Ferozepur-Ludhiana section at Ajitwal in Moga, officials said.

In Rajasthan, farmers held a protest on the tracks in Hanumangarh district and raised slogans against the Central and the Uttar Pradesh governments. In

the state capital, members of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha staged a protest at the entrance of the Jaipur Junction station.

State joint secretary of SKM Sanjay Madhav said, “We have not been allowed to enter the Jaipur junction so we have started the dharna at the entrance.”

The trains that have been affected in the Northern Railway zone include the Chandigarh-Ferozepur Express. Its scheduled departure from Ludhiana was 7 am, but has been stranded there due to a blockade in the Ferozpur-Ludhiana section, its chief public relation officer said.

The New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express was halted near Shambu station due to blockades near Sahnewal and Rajpura. “About 25 passenger and shortdistance trains have been cancelled,” the officer said.

In Rajasthan, the agitation affected train movement in Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar of the Bikaner division.

An NWR spokesperson said rail traffic on Bhiwani-Rewari, Sirsa-Rewari, Loharu-Hisar, SuratgarhBathinda, Sirsa-Bathinda, Hanumangarh-Bathinda, Rohtak-Bhiwani, RewariSadulpur, Hisar-Bathinda,

Hanumangarh-Sadulpur and Sri Ganganagar-Rewari sections was affected.

Eighteen trains, including the Firozpur-Hanumangarh Special train, Ludhiana-Hisar Special train, Bathinda-Sriganganagar Special train, Bathinda-Lalgarh Special train, PhuleraRewari Special train, Rewari-Jodhpur Special train, Ratangarh–Churu special train and Churu-Bikaner special train, were cancelled on Monday, he said.

Ten trains have been partially cancelled due to the stir.

The route of Ahmedabad-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train has also been changed, the NWR spokesperson said, adding the train which departed from Ahmedabad on Saturday will run via Rewari-Delhi-Pathankot to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

At Ludhiana railway station -- one of the busiest in Punjab -- a person headed for Jodhpur rued that he came to know about the protest after reaching the station.

He appealed to farmer leaders to lay siege to the residences of politicians rather than harassing the common man. “They should think about the public.”

Rajnath Singh launches a book of Integrated unmanned roadmap for Indian Navy, during the second edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference 2021 in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): There is a greater need to maintain peace and stability within the Indian maritime zone in order to boost trade and other economic activities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Singh, while addressing the second edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference, said India envisions the Indian Ocean region with universal values such as “rule-based freedom of navigation” and “free trade” in which the interests of all participating countries are protected. There have been mounting global concerns over China’s growing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Last month, the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare Corvette INS Kiltan had carried out a military exercise with Australian

frigate Anzac in the South China Sea, a region that has been witnessing growing Chinese military expansionism. The defence ministry in a statement on Monday said, “Speaking about the rapidly changing economic and political relations across the world, Singh said that these economic interests do cause some stress in the relations.”

“Therefore, there is a greater need to maintain peace and stability within the Indian maritime zones in order to boost the trade and economic activities,” he said, according to the ministry’s statement.

The India Navy’s role in ensuring maintenance of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region is going to increase manifold in the times to come, Singh said.

China claims sovereignty over all of the South

China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons. However, several ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Brunei, have counterclaims.

According to the defence ministry, Singh stated that India supports consensus based principles and a peaceful, open, rule based and stable world order as a responsible maritime stakeholder. He said that only those countries whose navies are strong have been successful in gaining dominance across the world and “I am happy to say that our Navy is playing an important role in our maritime and national security”.

The statement said that Singh expressed happiness that in the last five financial years, more than two-thirds of the Navy’s modernisation budget has been spent on indigenous procurement.

Nitin Agarwal Targeted killing of Bihari migrants in elected Kerala rains: 38 deaths since October 12 Dy Speaker J&K matter of serious concern: Nitish of UP Assembly

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CHANDIGARH, OCT 18 (PTI): All matters will be resolved and the party’s agenda implemented, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said on Monday, a day after the Congress’ Punjab unit chief made public his letter to Sonia Gandhi flagging several issues.

On Sunday evening, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi held a meeting with Sidhu.

Minister Pargat Singh, considered close to Sidhu, was among those present there.

Interacting with reporters on Sunday, Channi said, “Be it 13-point, 18-point, 21-point or 24-point, whatever the agenda is will be implemented. No point will be left out.”

“It’s alright he (Sidhu) raised the issues... We have to implement the party’s ideology. The party is supreme.

in rescue operations at Kokkayar and other regions of the district which were ravaged by numerous landslips on October 16 where one more person is said to be missing.

They said two more bodies were recovered from the district today, taking the toll there to 11.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): Accusing opposition parties of trying to put hurdles in the government’s agenda of development, BJP president J P Nadda said on Monday that his party members have worked for the nation keeping in mind not only “political indicators” but also “social indicators”.

In his address at the BJP’s national office bearers meeting, Nadda cited its welfare measures during the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the Modi government’s agenda of development and pro-poor programmes like free grains and asserted that the ruling party has worked to change the definition of politics, official sources said.

Briefing reporters, party vice president and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh said the meeting of the office bearers will put in place the party’s agenda for the next few months, and noted that it comes against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging in extensive deliberations with BJP’s organisational leaders over the last few months.

On October 16, rescuers had recovered bodies of a man and a woman who were travelling in a car which was swept away in the flood waters in Kanjar area of Idukki district.

“Till now, we have found the bodies of 11 people. One person is still missing. The search by Navy

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All issues will be resolved,” he replied when asked about Sidhu’s letter.

Sidhu has sought a meeting with party president Sonia Gandhi, flagging in a letter issues which the government “must deliver upon” and saying it is the poll-bound state’s “last chance for resurrection and redemption”.

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

Days after resigning as Punjab Congress chief, Sidhu had on October 15 said his concerns had been resolved and the party asserted that he would continue as the head of the state unit.

Sidhu reminded Sonia Gandhi of the party’s 18-point agenda “given to the last chief minister” of Punjab and said that those were “equally relevant today”. He had raised several issues including justice in the 2015 sacrilege cases, arrest of “big fish” in drug racket, and scrapping power purchase pacts.

Fishermen fishing from Kumari dam as it overflowing following heavy rain in Kanyakumari district, Sunday. (PTI)

and NDRF will continue,” Idukki district Collector Sheeba George told PTI. Meanwhile, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said 38 persons have lost their lives from October 12 to 18 in various rain-related incidents that had occurred across Kerala.

“Since October 12, 38 persons have lost their lives.

This includes 13 from Koottickal in Kottayam and 11 from Idukki in the landslides,” an SDMA official said.

Three persons from Malappuram, two each from Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur, one each from Kollam, Kozhikode, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur and Palakkad lost their lives in various rainrelated incidents in Kerala.

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trict on Sunday, taking the number of civilians killed in targeted attacks in J&K this month to 11. Another labourer sustained bullet injury.

Kumar said he has conveyed his concern over the killings to Sinha.

“Every citizen is free to go to any corner of the country for work. The latest incident in which two labourers from Bihar were killed in J&K is quite serious as militants barged into the accommodation of the victims and fired on them. Their bodies are being brought back to Bihar,”

LUCKNOW, OCT 18 (PTI): BJP backed SP rebel candidate Nitin Agarwal was elected deputy speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday, defeating Narendra Verma, the official candidate of Akhilesh Yadav’s party, by 244 votes.

While Agarwal bagged 304 votes, Verma got 60 votes in the polling held inside the assembly premises through ballot paper.

A total of 368 votes were cast, out of which four were declared invalid.

The opposition BSP and Congress MLAs boycotted the election. Nitin Agarwal, a third-term MLA from Hardoi, is the son of former state minister Naresh Agarwal.

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he said.

Sunday’s was the third attack on non-local labourers in less than 24 hours. The deceased have been identified as Raja Rishidev and Joginder Rishidev, while Chunchun Rishidev was injured. Arvind Kumar Sah, a golgappa seller, was shot dead a few days ago.

“I hope that J&K authorities will now be alert and make adequate security arrangements to ensure that no one, especially migrant workers, is attacked there.

They should obtain information about migrant workers and the place where they are residing,” Kumar said.

The Bihar government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased, and issued instructions to the department of labour and social welfare to ensure that benefits under relevant schemes reach the bereaved families.

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PATNA, OCT 18 (PTI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday condemned the targeted killing of Bihari migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the incidents have created an “environment of fear”.

Kumar said he has spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and senior Bihar officials are in touch with their counterparts in the union territory over the incidents.

“It’s a matter of serious concern that people who have gone for work are being deliberately targeted in J&K. Authorities concerned must remain alert to check such incidents there,” he told reporters after winding up his public interaction programme ‘Janata Ke Durbar Mein Mukhyamantri’ (Chief Minister in the Court of People).

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KOTTAYAM/IDUKKI, OCT 18 (PTI): The toll in the devastating landslides and flash floods that had occurred in south-central districts of Kerala has gone up to 24 on Monday, with the Navy and NDRF recovering two more bodies from the slush and debris, as the state government put the number of deaths in rain-related incidents since October 12 at 38.

According to officials, this includes 13 people who died in the landslide hit Koottickal in Kottayam district whose bodies have already been recovered and 11 who died in various rain related incidents in Idukki district.

Idukki district authorities said the Navy, NDRF, Fire force personnel and others have been engaged

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The in-kind food transfers through PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which have been extended several times since the pandemic, and later improvement of the portability of benefits through the One Nation One Ration Card system have been critical to help alleviate the significant impact of the pandemic on livelihoods, he noted.

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In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 46,269 per 10 grams.

Silver jumped Rs 323 to Rs 62,328 per kilogram from Rs 62,005 per kilogram in the previous trade.

In the international market, gold was trading marginally lower at USD 1,766 per ounce and Silver was flat at USD 23.36 per ounce. “Gold prices traded weak with spot gold prices at COMEX trading marginally down at USD 1,766 per ounce on Monday. Gold prices capped upside on Monday pressured by stronger dollar and mixed global cues,” according to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst (Commodities), Tapan Patel.

WASHINGTON, OCT 18 (PTI): The International Monetary Fund on Monday said the sale of national carrier Air India will constitute an “important milestone” in India’s privatisation efforts.

Ta t a g r o u p h a s emerged as the winning bidder for the loss-making Air India, and on October 11, a letter of intent (LoI) was issued to the group.

“We welcome the recent agreement on the sale of Air India, which constitutes an important milestone,” Alfred Schipke, Director of IMF-STI Regional Training Institute and a former IMF India Mission Chief, told PTI in an interview.

Earlier this month, the government accepted an offer by Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of Tata group, to pay Rs 2,700 crore cash and takeover Rs 15,300 crore of Air India’s debt. After Tatas accept the LoI, the share purchase agreement (SPA) for the sale will be

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At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened on a steady note and later traded in a narrow range of 75.24 to 75.38 against the American currency.

On Thursday, the rupee had settled at 75.26 against the US dollar. The forex market was closed on Friday for ‘Dussehra’ holiday.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was up 0.19 per cent at 94.12. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 1.11 per cent to USD 85.80 per barrel.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex surged 459.59 points

Gold gains marginally; silver jumps Rs 323

Erratic power supply in Mokokchung irks MCCI

(From p-1) Further, the chamber suggested the department to introduce a weekly or fortnightly load shedding schedule and disseminate the information of the same to the consumers.

It said that random load shedding and unscheduled power outages not only caused inconvenience to the consumers and business losses, but also exhibited “naked ineptness of the power department.”

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is the reason why the cost at the consumer end has escalated. “I send in 30-40 truckloads of onions to north every week. The prices won’t come down till the time the diesel prices are lowered,” Holkar told IANS on phone.

The Centre’s Department of Consumer Affairs has said, it has taken up a “calibrated and targeted release of onions” from its buffer stock guided by the twin objectives of moderating prices and ensuring minimal storage loss. Onion buffer has been maintained by the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) with the objective of effective market intervention to moderate prices. In 2021-22, against the target of building 2 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) onion buffer a total of 2.08 LMT was procured from Rabi-2021 crop during April to July, 2021, the Centre had said on Sunday.

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(From p-1) Apart from some achievements and foundation laying ceremonies, the union alleged that these developments were yet to see the light of day, thereby requiring immediate attention of the government.

A c c o r d i n g t o K U, through the able leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, health & family welfare (H&FW) minister S Pangnyu Phom and ministers in-charge of various departments and with the support and commitment of the nine legislators of Mon district, many developmental schemes and projects have been initiated. Acknowledging the concern and commitment shown towards the Konyak people, particularly in fulfilling the aspirations by completing and inaugurating the 11 IR Bn and Polytechnic at Aboi, the union however stressed that the development activities should not be limited to merely constructing buildings.

unfortunate night” of October 17, 2021.

MIP said late Atoka who joined “national service” in 2007 and dedicated his life to the cause of the Naga people. It said he never faltered in his determination and “selflessly served the nation till his last breath.”

The group said that his bravery and supreme sacrifice made by him would be recorded in the annals of Naga history.

In his death, it said Nagas have lost a brave and energetic Naga nationalist, adding that the void created by his demise would be hard to fill for a long time to come.

NSCN (K) conveyed heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members and prayed that God grant them strength and courage to “overcome the bitter loss.”

in Maharashtra from where Delhi gets its onions. Tomatoes come from Maharashtra and Karnataka, which too has witnessed rains and flood fury in recent weeks,” said former president of Federation of Fruit and Vegetables Trade Associations of Delhi, Rajendra Sharma.

This has had a cascading effect on retail rates in Delhi. Around navaratri time, the rates were stable, tomatoes cost Rs 50 per kg but days after Dussehra, on Monday, the rates had soared to Rs 80 per kg. Onions are currently being sold at Rs 60 per kg in most areas, with rates in south Delhi tad higher.

Vegetable rates rarely soar in just one area or one metro. The price rise is almost all the time pan-India, especially for the metro cities.

An onion grower and trader from Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Sanjay Holkar, said, the diesel prices have hit the roof and that

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Asserting that fratricidal acts among the groups would not benefit the Naga political talks in any way, the group said it has, therefore, left it to the wisdom of the Naga people to introspect profoundly on the events that have transpired since it has decided to give peace a chance heading to the call of Nagas to end bloodshed.

Reaffirming its stand for peace, Niki-led NSCN(K) said Naga unity and Nagas people’s aspirations towards an inclusive and amicable political solution were its “ideology and guiding principle.”

Condolence: Meanwhile, the group has mourned the death of Atoka Kinny of Aichisaghe, whose “youthful life”, it said was “abruptly cut short in the hands of adversaries on the

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the rate in October 2020 was Rs 3,374.71, which is minus 18.19 per cent.

Almost similar prices played out in Madhya Pradesh where the rate for October 2021 is Rs 2,523.79 compared to Rs 1,391.11 in September 2021, which is again, 81.42 per cent rise.

And very similar to Maharashtra, the price in October 2020 was Rs 3,181.28, which is minus 20.67 compared to current month savings. “The onion and tomato prices have shot up because there have been continuous rains

(From p-1) Fur ther, the group said that NNPGs have been “making a hue and cry” claiming that the negotiations were over “even before NSCN/GPRN revived its ceasefire agreement”.

However, ever since it revived the ceasefire agreement, Niki-led NSCN (K) said the NNPGs have “somehow started to believe that NSCN/GPRN can grant them solution by brutally gunning down our Addl. Secretary Atoka Kinimi and also spreading malicious propaganda of our government to achieve their solution.”

The group said it would “very much welcome” if NNPGs could come up with constructive suggestions for strengthening the Naga political talks rather than “destructive criticisms”.

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Delhi, the rate of onions in this month is Rs 2,970.62 per quintal, compared to Rs 1,711.18 per quintal in September 2021, which is a whopping 73.6 per cent increase. However, the rate in October 2020 was Rs 3,161.94 per quintal, which is minus 6.05 per cent compared to current month price. Similarly, for Maharashtra, the rate is Rs 2,760.69 per quintal in October 2021 compared to Rs 1,521.68 per quintal in September 2021, which is 81.42 per cent increase. However,

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NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (IANS): The delayed withdrawal of monsoon, coupled with flood situation in various parts of the country, soaring fuel prices and the festive season demand have all set the prices of vegetables, especially essentials such as onion and tomato, to shoot up within a week or so.

The Centre has claimed it is keeping tab on the prices and even announced that it has maintained a buffer stock to moderate prices and ensuring minimal storage loss.

The prices were relatively stable till about last month and the rates were comparable to that of the same time last year. However, with floods in several parts of south India in September and early October led to supply shortage.

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First Black secy of state, Gen. Colin Powell dies WASHINGTON, OCT 18 (AP): Colin Powell, who ser ved Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was forever stained when he went before the UN and made faulty claims to justify the US war in Iraq, has died of COVID-19 complications.

He was 84.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, Powell rose to the rank of four-star general and in 1989 became the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In that role he oversaw the US invasion of Panama and later the US invasion of Kuwait to oust the Iraqi army in 1991.

But his legacy was marred when, in 2003, he went before the UN Security Council as secretary of state and made the case for US war against Iraq at a moment of great international skepticism.

He cited faulty information claiming Saddam Hussein had secretly stashed away weapons of mass destruction. Iraq’s claims that it had no such weapons represented “a web of lies,” he told the world body.

In announcing his death on social media, Powell’s family said he had been fully vaccinated.

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markable and loving husband, father and grandfather and a great American,” the family said. Powell had been treated at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Powell was the first American official to publicly lay the blame for the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network and made a lightning trip to Pakistan in October, 2001 to demand that thenPakistani President Pervez Musharraf cooperate with the United States in going after the Afghanistan-based group, which also had a presence in Pakistan, where bin Laden was later killed.

As President George W. Bush’s first secretary of state, Powell led a State Department that was dubious of the military and intelligence communities’ conviction that Saddam

Hussein possessed or was developing weapons of mass destruction.

And yet, despite his reservations, he presented the administration’s case that Saddam indeed posed a major regional and global threat in a speech to the UN Security Council in the runup to the war.

That speech, replete with his display of a vial of what he said could have been a biological weapon, was later derided as a low-point in Powell’s career, although he had removed some elements that he deemed to have been based on poor intelligence assessments. Bush said Monday that he and former first lady Laura Bush were “deeply saddened” by Powell’s death.

“He was a great public servant” and “widely respected at home and abroad,” Bush said.

“And most important, Colin was a family man and a friend. Laura and I send Alma and their children our sincere condolences as they remember the life of a great man.”

Powell rose to national prominence under Republican presidents and considered a presidential bid of his own, but ultimately moved away from the party.

He endorsed Democrats in the last four presidential elections, starting with for mer President Barack Obama. He emerged as a vocal Donald Trump critic in recent years, describing Trump as “a national disgrace” who should have been removed from office through impeachment.

Following the January 6 storming of the US Capitol, Powell said he no longer considers himself a Republican.

Powell rose from a childhood in a fraying New York neighbourhood to become the nation’s chief diplomat. “Mine is the story of a black kid of no early promise from an immigrant family of limited means who was raised in the South Bronx,” he wrote in his 1995 autobiography “My American Journey.”

At City College, Powell discovered the ROTC.

When he put on his first uniform, “I liked what I saw,” he wrote.

He joined the Army and in 1962 he was one of more than 16,000 military advisers sent to South Vietnam by President John F. Kennedy.

A series of promotions led to the Pentagon and assignment as a military assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, who became his unofficial sponsor. He later became commander of the Army’s 5th Corps in Germany and later was national security assistant to President Ronald Reagan.

During his term as Joint Chiefs chairman, his approach to war became known as the Powell Doctrine, which held that the United States should only commit forces in a conflict if it has clear and achievable objectives with public support, sufficient firepower and a strategy for ending the war.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, said the news of Powell’s death left “a hole in my heart.”

“The world lost one of the greatest leaders that we have ever witnessed,” Austin said while traveling in Europe.

Russia suspends its mission to NATO, foreign minister says MOSCOW, OCT 18 (AP): Russia’s foreign minister said Monday that the country is suspending its mission to NATO. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the move is in response to last week’s expulsion by NATO of eight members of Russia’s mission to the military alliance.

NATO said that they were secretly working as intelligence officers and halved the size of Moscow’s team able to work at its headquarters. Lavrov also announced that NATO’s military liaison and information offices in Moscow would be closed.

“As a result of NATO’s deliberate moves, we have practically no conditions for elementary diplomatic work and in response to NATO’s actions we suspend the work of our permanent mission to NATO, including the work of the chief military envoy, probably from Nov. 1. Or it may take several more days,” Lavrov said.

The Foreign Ministry said in a separate statement that NATO’s actions “confirm that they are not interested in an equal dialogue and joint work to deescalate military-political tensions. The alliance’s line

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towards our country is becoming more and more aggressive. The Russian threat’ is inflated in order to strengthen the internal unity of the alliance, to create the appearance of its relevance’ in modern geopolitical conditions.”

Lavrov said that contact between the Western alliance and Moscow could be done through the Russian embassy in Belgium.

The Russian mission isn’t based at NATO’s headquarters, but in a leafy neighborhood in the south of the Belgian capital, Brussels. NATO suspended practical cooperation with Russia in 2014 after it annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, but has kept channels open for highlevel meetings and for military-to-military cooperation. But the NATO-Russia Council, their preferred foraum, has only met sporadically since then.

Palestinian Prez calls to end Israeli occupation RAMALLAH, OCT 18 (IANS): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned that the situation in the territories “has become unbearable due to the Israeli violations”.

He called on the US to turn its words on the cause of Palestine into deeds, and urged the international community to move quickly to end the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, reports Xinhua news agency.

Abbas made the remarks during a meeting with Palestinian business people at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

The President said that “Israel should stop all its measures against our people in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip”, warning that if Israel rejects the two-state solution “the Palestinians will be obliged to go for other political choices”.

On October 2, Abbas had said that one of the choices is to implement the UN Security Council’s resolution passed in 1947, or go to the one democratic state on the land of historic Palestine in which full political and civil rights of the Palestinians are gained.

India, Israel agree to resume Arsonists vandalise 66 houses, torch 20 homes of Hindus in B’desh negotiations on FTA from next month

JERUSALEM, OCT 18 (PTI): India and Israel on Monday agreed to resume negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from next month as the two sides are confident to conclude the long pending deal by June next year.

“It will be concluded

by June of next year,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced after he met Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Min-

ister Yair Lapid.

Israel has also joined the International Solar Alliance, a global initiative that India has spearheaded, with Jaishankar and Israel’s Energy Minister Karine Elharrar signing on the agreement.

In order to ease travel between the two countries amidst the COVID pandemic, India and Israel have also agreed to mutually recognise vaccination certificates.

Jaishankar, who ar-

Hundreds of Hindus protesting against attacks on temples and the killing of two Hindu devotees in another district shout slogans in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (AP)

damaged and 20 burnt during the attack, the officer said.

As many as 52 suspects have been arrested while a manhunt was launched for more suspects under a “combing operation” in collaboration with other security forces, he added.

As the police stood guard around the man’s home, the attackers set fire to other homes nearby, the report said.

The Fire Service Control Room said that their report from the scene indicates that 29 residential houses, two kitchens, two barns and 20 haystacks belonging to 15 different owners

were torched in Pirganj’s Majhipara, it said, adding that an ‘unruly crowd’ has been identified as the cause of fire.

The fire service received a report of the fire at 8:45 PM and finally put it out by 4:10 AM, the report said.

The arson incident occurred amid rising communal tension over an alleged blasphemy incident at a Durga Puja venue in Cumilla which led to attacks on Hindu temples and clashes between vandals and the police in Cumilla, Chandpur, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Moulvibazar, Gazipur, Chapainawabganj,

Feni and other districts.

Dozens of people have been arrested over the attacks and the spread of communal hatred on social media, the report said.

Four assumed Muslim bigots were killed in Haziganj, the worst scene of the violence, on Wednesday and Thursday, while the body of a Hindu devotee was found at a pond in nearby Begumbanj of Noakhali district.

Muslim and Hindu protestors took to the streets at different areas of the country, including the capital Dhaka in the past several days.

The Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christial Unity Council said at least 70 puja pavilions and temples were attacked in the previous three days of violence. The council alleges that at least four Hindu devotees have died in the attacks in Chandpur and Noakhali.

Meanwhile, the elite anti-crime force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two more men in connection with the looting and vandalism of temples and shops belonging to the

China says it tested hypersonic ‘vehicle’ not ‘missile’ S.Korean, US, Japanese intel

Asked for his reaction to the report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here that a test of a hypersonic vehicle was carried out. “It is a vehicle not a missile,” Zhao said.

“As we understand this test, it is just a routine space vehicle test to verify the repeated use of technology of the vehicle.

“This is of great significance to reducing the cost and can also provide an affordable and cheap return means for the peaceful use of space for humanity,” he said. Zhao said that many other countries and companies are conducting similar tests. “The remains of the burnt vehicle have fallen into the waters of the high

sea. China will work with the rest of the world to make efforts for the peaceful use of the space,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

He reiterated that the test, which was carried out in August, involved a vehicle, not a missile.

“My answer is a big yes,” Zhao said when asked if it was a vehicle, not a missile. The US, Russia and China are all developing hypersonic weapons, including glide vehicles that are launched into space on a rocket but orbit the earth under their own momentum, according to the FT report.

The missile flies at five times the speed of sound, slower than a ballistic missile. But they do not follow

the fixed parabolic trajectory of a ballistic missile and are manoeuvrable, making them harder to track, the report said.

US military officials in recent months have warned about China’s growing nuclear capabilities, particularly after the release of satellite imagery that showed it was building more than 200 intercontinental missile silos.

China is not bound by any arms-control deals and has been unwilling to engage the US in talks about its nuclear arsenal and policy, the report added.

Meanwhile, the staterun Global Times, in an editorial, said that it was meaningless to discuss the credibility of the FT report.

“But it is important to note the unstoppable trend that China is narrowing the gap with the US in some key military technologies as China is continuously developing its economic and technological strength.

“China doesn’t need to engage in an “arms race” with the US - it is capable of weakening the US’ overall advantages over China by developing military power at its own pace,” the Global Times editorial said.

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Office of the Ungma Senso Telongjem Kohima with immense pride and honour, felicitates our Union member Er. TALIMEREN JAMIR JE (E), S/o Lt. Sakurenba Jamir on being promoted to Sub- Divisional Officer Electrical (SDO. E), Deptt. of Power, Government of Nagaland.

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BEIJING, OCT 18 (PTI): China on Monday said it recently tested a hypersonic “vehicle” and not a nuclearcapable hypersonic “missile” as reported by a leading British newspaper which also said that the missile missed its target by about two-dozen miles.

The Financial Times reported on Sunday that China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August that circled the globe before speeding towards its target, demonstrating an advanced space capability that caught US intelligence by surprise.

Five people familiar with the test said that the Chinese military launched a rocket that carried a hypersonic glide vehicle which flew through low-orbit space before cruising down towards its target, the FT report said.

The missile missed its target by about two-dozen miles, the report said, quoting three people who briefed it on the intelligence. But two said the test showed that China had made astounding progress on hypersonic weapons and was far more advanced than US officials realised, according to the report.

Hindu minority community in Feni, about 155 kms from here.

“They were arrested for their involvement in communal violence and inciting people on social media. They were handed over to the local police station,” said Imran Khan, assistant director of the paramilitary force’s Legal and Media Wing.

Earlier on Saturday, one person was arrested in connection with the attack which took place when the Feni Puja celebration committee and its supporters were preparing to protest against the communal violence in the country.

The assailants also vandalised and looted several temples and a number of shops owned by Hindus and torched vehicles. They clashed with the police for about seven hours.

Authorities deployed additional police forces and the paramilitary force -Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), after several temples and businesses owned by Hindus were vandalised and robbed during clashes.

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SEOUL, OCT 18 (IANS): The intelligence chiefs of South Korea, the US and Japan will meet in Seoul on Monday behind closed doors for talks on North Korea and other pending issues, according to a source.

Park Jie-won, the head of South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), will meet Avril Haines, the US director of national intelligence, and Hiroaki Takizawa, Japan’s Cabinet intelligence director, Yonhap News Agency quoted the source as saying.

The three will meet for the first time since May in Tokyo and are expected to share the assessments of the security situations on the Korean Peninsula, following Pyongyang’s recent series of

missile launches.

Pyongyang has remained unresponsive to Washington’s overtures for dialogue, with denuclearization talks having stalled since the no-deal summit between then US President Donald Trump and the North’s leader Kim Jong-un in 2019.

The top spy agency officials may also touch on South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s recent proposal to declare a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War as Seoul ramps up diplomacy to revitalize its drive for lasting peace on the peninsula. The chief nuclear envoys of the three regional powers are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday.

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1. To compulsorily obtain land registration certificate from the office of the Kiyeto Village Council.

2. Henceforth, N.O.C for buying and selling of land within its jurisdiction shall not be issued without the land registration certificate.

3. Buying/ Selling of land within its jurisdiction without N.O.C from concerned authority shall be liable for penalty.

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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Yair Lapid, in Israel. (PTI)

rived here on Sunday on his maiden visit to the country, would also call on President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

He will also be holding talks with leading academics from all over Israel, business community leaders and interacting with the Indian Jewish community.

Jaishankar will also be visiting places of historical significance to India, demonstrating its long-term presence in the region and constructive role played in shaping the history of the region. India and Israel elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership during the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel in July 2017.

Since then, the relationship between the two countries has focused on expanding knowledge-based partnership, which includes collaboration in innovation and research, including boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement ahead of his departure.

DHAKA, OCT 18 (PTI): A mob has damaged 66 houses and set on fire at least 20 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh over an alleged blasphemous social media post amidst protests by the minority community against temple vandalism incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations last week, authorities said on Monday.

The arson attack by the mob of over a hundred people happened late on Sunday on a village in Rangpur district’s Pirganj upazila, about 255 kms from here, the bdnews24.com reported.

The police rushed to a fishermen neighbourhood as tension mounted over a rumor that a young Hindu man of the village had ‘dishonoured religion’ in a Facebook post, Assistant Police Superintendent Mohammad Kamruzzaman told reporters.

“The incident took place after 10 PM yesterday but fire fighters doused the blaze within a short period (and) the situation is now under full control,” he said.

No casualties were reported but 66 houses were

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Are these habits really healthy?

Calorie Counting

Daily Showers

Low-Fat Foods

Vitamin C for Colds

t seems to make sense: Eat fewer calories, and you’ll lose weight. But not all calories are equal. Your body burns them differently, depending on the kind of food you eat, your metabolism, and even the type of organisms living in your gut. A more sustainable plan for a healthy weight: quality foods, exercise, good sleep, and a doctor’s guidance.

urns out you can overclean your body. Washing with soap every day can strip your skin of protective oils, leaving it dry and more prone to infection.

And if you’re using antibacterial soap, that risk goes up further -- you can kill off the “good” bacteria on your skin and lower your immunity. Switch to three to four showers a week instead.

ow-fat doesn’t always mean healthy.

Often when you subtract fat, you also cut fiber, protein, or amino acids from your diet while adding a lot of carbs.

A better plan is to cut trans fats and saturated fats while keeping good fats from foods such as avocados, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and salmon in your diet.

here’s no doubt vitamin C is great for you. It’s an antioxidant; builds skin, blood vessels, and bone; and helps wounds heal. But when it comes to treating colds, there’s no proof it cures symptoms.

Keep it in your diet, but take it off your cold remedy list.

B12 Injections

Making the Bed

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leanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or herbs in order to remove toxins from your body or lose weight. But they’re more likely to cause harm than do good. There isn’t much scientific evidence to back up their claims, and some programs can even be unsafe.

ealthy teeth and gums are vital to overall good health. But when it comes to brushing, be smart about timing. Wait at least an hour after eating -- especially if you eat acidic foods or drink soda. That gives your enamel time to harden back up before you brush.

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our body needs antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene to help fight off free radicals -- chemicals that can damage cells and genes. But antioxidants in supplements aren’t the same as the ones you get from food. To do their best, these free-radical fighters need to work along with nutrients, plant chemicals, and other antioxidants

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You see, the average cost of a high-quality omega-3 supplement is about $35 a bottle. Compare that to the retail price of Amarin’s fish oil drug, Vascepa, which is sold for $366. GlaxoSmithKline’s Lovaza version is about $200.

It’s no wonder they don’t want you to supplement.

Get The Most Out Of Your Omega-3 Supplement

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However, I advised against fish oil. Most fish oil supplements come from polluted waters that contain chemicals like PCBs and heavy metals like mercury.

This is worse than not taking a supplement in the first place. I recommend getting your DHA from krill and calamarine oils. Calamarine has one of the highest concentrations of DHA than any food. You need about 1,000 mg daily. Here are a

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f your vitamin B12 levels are low, shots and pills can help you with memory, trouble walking, and weakness. But they’re not a general health boost for people with normal levels. Despite claims they can help you lose weight and have more energy, there’s no proof you’ll see these perks if your B12 levels are already fine.

few more tips to make sure you get the most benefit from your supplements...

1. Take it at the right time. Standard advice is to take your DHA first thing in the morning. I disagree.

I suggest taking it with your meal that has the most amount of healthy fats. This increases absorption.

2. Store your soft gels in the freezer. By the time the supplement starts to break down and release its liquid, it’s further down in the gastrointestinal tract, which helps absorption.

3. Take your omega-3 with vitamin E. Taking vitamin E protects the oil from undergoing potentially damaging oxidation in the body.

4. Add some astaxanthin. Astaxanthin also helps the oils permeate your tissues where it’s needed, including crossing the bloodbrain barrier where the DHA can benefit you. I recommend 10 to 12 mg per day, divided. For the full benefits, I suggest taking it with food.

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A British study from 2005 reported that leaving your bed unmade could help reduce allergens in your house by getting rid of dust mites.

But before you cross bed-making off your chore list, know that there’s not much research to back these claims up. You’re better off using dust-proof allergen covers, washing sheets and blankets weekly in hot water, and not using down comforters or pillows.

Keep curtains, wall-to-wall carpeting, and upholstered furniture out of the bedroom, and use a quality filter in your air conditioner.

By Brunilda Nazario, MD

Elimination round held for ‘The Stage, Nagaland’ season-2

Selected contestants with organizers and judges.

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he elimination round of “The Stage Nagaland” was successful held on October 18, at MUSCIKA conference hall, Dimapur. Altogether, 22 contestants competed in the elimination round.

18 contestants have been selected for the ‘battle round’ which will be held in Dimapur in the first week of November. The winner will win the cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh with the contract of free music video and audio from New Life Recording

Studio and Aaron Asumi Recording Studio.

The host for the show was Amenli Yeptho; Sholo Thong and Hentick Konyak

were the judges of the show, while the proprietor of Musicians Academy, Abel Toluvil Asumi was the managing director of the show.

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Merangkong Senso Mungdang extend our immense joy, pride, honor and heartiest congratulations to Mr. Moalong Yaden, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Imtisüsü of Merangkong Village for achieving the 5th position in 12th World Body Building and Physique Sports Championship 2021 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

May you continue to prosper and succeed in your further endeavors.

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ne of my staff, Anne D., came to my office to talk to me.

I could tell right away she was upset. Her mother had recently suffered a severe stroke. Anne had been giving her mom omega-3 supplements for weeks. She knew that fatty acids fight brain inflammation and help protect memories.

But now her family was telling her to stop. They had read a few articles about a new omega-3 study. One stated that “omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with a significantly increased risk for atrial fibrillation.” Another said supplementing with fish oil increased your risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) by 37%.1,2 It’s true that AF can increase your risk of stroke.

So I understood why Anne’s family was worried after reading something like that.

But as I told Anne, supplementing with omega-3 – specifically with high doses of the fatty acid DHA – provides the foundation for your brain to repair itself, whether it’s been damaged by a stroke, dementia, or aging. You see, our brains shrink by almost 1% each year. And we lose 500 million brain cells each year.

Most of the loss is in the hippocampus, the region of the brain where we process memory, learning, and recognition. This is why we get “senior moments,” brain fog, age-related memory loss, confusion, and changes in mood.

Here’s how the DHA in omega-3 works to protect an injured brain...

As soon as it detects cell damage, DHA converts into a compound called neuroprotectin D1 (NPD1).

This is one of the first lines of defense your body activates when brain cells are threatened.3 NPD1 increases the production and availability of a protein called iduna.

This protein accelerates DNA repair and protects against programmed cell death.4 A second 2020 study by the same team of researchers found that using DHA after a stroke: 5 • Enhances neurogenesis (formation of new brain cells) • Increases neurological function • Shrinks the size of damaged brain area

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Norrie, Badosa win Indian Wells titles

INDIAN WELLS, OCT 18 (AGENCIES): Great Britain’s world No. 26, Cameron Norrie, became the first male tennis player ranked outside the top25 since Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia (2010) to clinch the BNP Paribas Open title, defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Indian Wells on Monday .

Meanwhile, Paula Badosa survived a stiff challenge from Victoria Azarenka to produce a gutsy 7-6(5) 2-6 7-6(2) win in an epic women’s final match.

Norrie’s win over the 29th seed came on the back of 10 winners and 25 unforced errors and handed him a second title this season from his sixth final.

Norrie became the first British man to win in Indian Wells. Before this year, he had not won a match in two prior maindraw appearances. He will leave Indian Wells at a career-high No. 16 in the ATP rankings and as the new British No. 1.

“I was a little bit uncomfortable. It was

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quite windy and… for a stage he went through, he hit so many winners and it was tough for me to get some confidence on my rally balls because the rallies were really short,” Norrie said.

“He (Basilashvili) was just blasting winners, so when I made a couple of those big shots at that 5-4 game in the second set it gave me a lot of confidence.

“I was able to find my feet and start moving again. I made the rallies physical like I’d been doing all tournament and it worked in my favour,” added Norrie. “ I ’ve b e e n r e a l ly

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enjoying my tennis and been enjoying being out on court and competing in the big moments,” Norrie said.

E a r l i e r, S p a i n’ s No.21 seed Paula Badosa overcame No.27 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in a three-set thriller to claim the biggest title of her career.

In the first meeting between the two players, Badosa denied the former world No.1 Azarenka in what would have been her third BNP Paribas Open title, the most by any player. Instead, it was the Spaniard who won the second WTA singles title of her season and her career.

The three-hour, fourminute match is this year’s longest WTA singles final.

It caps off a career-best week for Badosa, who defeated four top 20 players in a row en route to the championship match, where she beat Azarenka to improve to 2-0 in WTA singles finals.

“I think it was a really tough match,” Badosa told wtatennis.com. “I think it was a really good one as well, because she played an amazing level. I think I had to rise (to a) high level every set. At the third set, I think I played my best.

It was the only option if I wanted to win, so I’m really proud of it.

World snooker qualifiers: Advani, Mehta record two successive wins

Dhoni is the only one who can make me calm: Hardik

MUMBAI, OCT 18 (IANS): The top three Indian snooker players, National champion Aditya Mehta, runner-up Pankaj Advani and losing semifinalist Laxman Rawat, are on a roll as they registered successive victories in their respective first two roundrobin ‘Y Camp (1st leg) matches of World Snooker Qualifiers, a BSFI National Selection Tournament here.

Mehta, Advani, and Rawat are representing Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB).

India No. 1 one Mehta started in a rousing manner as he uncorked a break of 94 in the first frame and went on to outshine Neeraj Kumar (RSPB) 4-0 (114(94)14, 60-53, 67-22, 61-09) in his opening best-of-7-frame match late Sunday night.

In the second e n c o u n t e r, t h e l a n k y Mumbai-based Mehta faced some resistance from Telegana’s Himanshu Jain before managing to script a tight 4-3 win to complete his second success on Monday afternoon. The 35-year-old Mehta produced another impressive performance and rolled in efforts of 53 (1st

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frame) and 72 (6th frame) as he rallied to clinch a tough 108(53)-14, 39-69, 97-34, 26-66, 55-68, 72(72)-8 and 59-46 victory.

Advani, India’s most illustrious cueist and owner of 24 World crowns across disciplines and formats scored his first win defeating Himanshu Jain 4-2 (91-17, 67-73, 66-61, 37-68, 10136, 83-06). The 36-yearold Advani, who recently won the Asian Snooker Championship, produced another solid performance and compiled breaks of 51 and 70 in the second and third frames to waltz past Neeraj Kumar 4-0 (77-40, 117(54)-00, 83(70)-13 and 59-46).

M e a n w h i l e, P S P B teammate Laxman Rawat, the youngest of the three, was equally impressive as he demolished compatriot Dhvaj Haria (PSPB) 4-1 (74-00, 116(54,58)-00, 6300, 14-61, 71-00) in the first round encounter.

Results - Men (Y-camp - 1st leg): Pankaj Advani (PSPB) beat Neeraj Kumar (RSPB) 4-0 (77-40, 117(54)00, 83(70)-13, 59-46); Laxman Rawat (PSPB) beat Pushpender Singh (RSPB) 4-2 (44-59, 86(67)-42, 65-64, 10-77(50), 79-8, 76(61)-53); Aditya Mehta (PSPB) beat Himanshu Jain (TEL) 4-3 (108(53)-14, 39-69, 97-34, 26-66, 55-68, 72(72)-8, 5946).

DUBAI, OCT 18 (IANS): Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has lavished praise on MS Dhoni while sharing his close relationship with the former captain and the current mentor of the national team.

Pandya explained how and when Dhoni provided him the kind of support which was required at certain stages during his career.

“He knows what kind of an individual I am. He knows me quite deep. I am very close to him. He is the only person who can make me calm. When all this happened, he knew that I needed support. I just needed a shoulder, which he provided multiple times in my cricketing career,” Pandya told ESPNcricinfo. com.

“I never saw him as MS Dhoni the greatest. For me, Mahi is my brother. I respect and admire the fact that he was there when I needed him the most,” he added.

This would be India’s first World Cup campaign since Dhoni retired in 2020 and the side will open its campaign against Pakistan on October 24 here.

Denmark Open: Sindhu eyes good outing on return ODENSE, OCT 18 (PTI): Double Olympic medallist and reigning world champion P V Sindhu will look for a good outing as she returns to competitive action after a break, at the Denmark Open World Tour Super 1000 tournament beginning on Tuesday.

Sindhu, a bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, had taken a break due to the hectic schedule during the Games, but she would be itching to make a winning return to the USD 850,000 event, which will also restart the BWF World Tour following a suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also in action will be London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, who has recovered from her groin injury, which had forced her to retire midway through her first match at the Uber Cup Final last week.

While Sindhu, seeded fourth, will look for a rampaging start when she opens against Turkey’s Neslihan Yigit, Saina will have to work hard to get past Japan’s Aya Ohori in her opening round.

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Games silver medallist, is likely to cross swords with Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the second round and a win there could put her face to face with fifth seed Korean An Seyoung.

All eyes will also be on Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy as the seventh seeded Indian pair open its campaign against English combination of Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood.

The duo has been in impressive form, having won all its four matches at the Thomas Cup final in Aarhus, Denmark.

In the men’s singles, young Lakshya Sen, who

finished second best at Dutch Open on Sunday, will look to continue his good run when he faces compatriot Sourabh Verma in his campaign opener.

Lakshya had failed to make the Indian team for the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup Final after losing his only match in the trials and would be eager to prove a point.

Senior pros Kidambi Srikanth and B Sai Praneeth have looked awfully short of confidence during the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup Final and they will look to outwit each other as they face off in the opening round.

It will only get harder for the winner, who is

expected to square off against world No. 1 and top seed Kento Momota of Japan in the next round.

Sameer Verma, who had a decent outing at Thomas Cup, will eye a good campaign when he opens against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, while former world No. 10 H S Prannoy will look to quickly get into rhythm as he takes on sixth seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia.

F o r m e r Commonwealth Games champion Par upalli Kashyap will have his task cut out against fourth seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei.

Among other Indians, MR Ar jun and Dhr uv Kapila will look to put up a better show, while Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy too will be seen in action.

The women’s doubles pair of N Sikki Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa and Meghana Jakkampudi and S Ram Poorvisha are also in the fray.

Ashwini will pair up with Satwik in the mixed doubles category to face China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Du Yue.

Bengaluru to host swimming C’ship from October 19 BENGALURU, OCT 18 (IANS): A total of more than 1,500 participants from across 32 states and Union Territories will arrive in Bengaluru for the 37th Sub-junior and 47th Junior National Aquatic Championships which would begin on October 19.

The five-day Championships will see participants compete for top honours at the newlyrenovated Basavangudi Aquatic Centre, while diving will be held at the Kensington Swimming Pool. Ulsoor and water polo will be held at the Netkalappa Aquatic Centre.

The championships will serve as a selection trial for the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) to name a 10-member team which will train and compete with the South African National Swimming Team in January 2022. SFI will identify swimmers for a long-term national programme aimed at preparing them for the 2024 Olympics.

Protest held at Winter Olympics lightning L O N D O N, O C T 1 8 (AGENCIES): The flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was lit on Monday in a ceremony as human rights activists protested nearby.

Several protesters with banners managed to get into the event being held at Greece’s ancient Olympia before being stopped by security.

A number of others were reportedly detained by police outside.

It is the latest demonstration around the games, which has seen boycott calls by some human rights groups.

Some US lawmakers h av e a l s o u r g e d t h e Inter national Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone and relocate the event from Beijing because of China’s reported human rights abuses.

Monday’s ceremony, trailing the start of the games in February, was attended by senior IOC figures including the body’s president, Thomas Bach.

Bach expressed confidence the games would go ahead as planned. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday, he

Three protesters were seen trying to interrupt the event on Monday. (Reuters)

said the event could be an “important moment to bring the world together in a spirit of peace, friendship and solidarity”.

The protesters who got access to the ancient site on Monday were seen brandishing a Tibetan flag and a banner that said: “No genocide games.”

China has long been accused of suppressing cultural and religious freedom in Tibet, a remote a n d m a i n ly B u d d h i s t region. The government denies the accusations and says Tibet has developed considerably under its rule.

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news agency says the protesters climbed over a fence to enter the grounds of the event, which was being held under heavy security.

The ceremony itself was not interrupted by the demonstration.

The event was being held with a limited audience, including Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The f lame will be handed over to a delegation from Beijing 2022 on Tuesday and is expected to arrive in the Chinese capital on Wednesday.

Bayern smash five past Leverkusen to reclaim top spot

Bayern Munich players celebrate after scoring a goal against Bayer Leverkusen.

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into making a low save.

Lewandowski made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark when a Bayern counterattack allowed left back Alphonso Davies to dribble his way into the box towards the Polish striker, who simply stuck a leg out to tap the ball into the net.

Bayern then scored three goals in three minutes with Thomas Mueller scoring from close range before Gnabry scored twice, benefiting from a Mueller

assist and then a lay off from Goretzka as Leverkusen failed to deal with the constant press.

“When you score five goals in 45 minutes, it shows the kind of football we played,” said Lewandowski, who moved joint-top of the league’s scoring charts a l o n g s i d e D o r t mu n d ’s Erling Haaland on nine goals. “After 45 minutes it was clear that we could go back to Munich with three points.

“Manuel Neuer kept Leverkusen at bay with some fine saves but he was finally beaten 10 minutes after the restart when Patrik Schick was released down the right channel by Florian Wirtz and the Czech forward fired a shot that went in off the post.

Leverkusen substitute Lucas Alario also had the ball in the net in the dying stages but the goal was ruled out for offside.

“The first goal and the seven minutes after that destroyed us,” Hradecky said. “ E ve r yo n e h a s t o look in the mirror and ask themselves if they worked enough for the team today.

We didn’t deser ve the atmosphere and the full stadium today.”

MUNICH, OCT 18 (REUTERS): Bayer n Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 on Sunday as Julian Nagelsmann’s side ran riot and silenced a stunned BayArena, scoring all five goals by halftime to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga from Borussia Dortmund.

A brace each from Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry moved Bayern up to 19 points, one point ahead of Dortmund while

Leverkusen remain third with 16.Bayern took the lead with just three minutes on the clock from a set piece when an unmarked Dayot Upamecano crossed the ball into the six-yard box where Lewandowski scored with a neat back-heeled flick.

T h e v i s i t o r s we r e relentless in attack and Leroy Sane nearly doubled the lead but the German winger saw his shot hit the post while Leon Goretzka also forced Lukas Hradecky

Lanka Premier League 2021 to kick off on Dec 5

Need to create a cricketing bond with BCCI: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

C O LO M B O, O C T 1 8 (IANS): The Lanka Premier League 2021 will commence on December 5 here with the inaugural game scheduled to be played between Galle and Jaffna.

The first round of the tournament, which will consist of 20 games, will be played at the RPICS, before it moves into MRICS, Hambantota to proceed with the final round games.

The finals of the League will be played on December 23 at the MRICS, Hambantota, whilst this year’s tour nament has December 24, as a ‘Reserve Day’ dedicated for the finals.

The Lanka Premier League which is Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic tournament, with an international flavour, will consist of 24 games and will see the participation of topmost domestic and international cricketers.

T h e F i n a l Ro u n d Games will see the top two teams in the points table playing the qualifier 1, whilst the 3rd and 4th placed teams on the table playing in the ‘eliminator’.

LAHORE, OCT 18 (IANS): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja has, after meeting with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah, said that a cricketing bond needs to be created between the two countries.

He added that lots of work will be needed in reinvigorating cricket between Pakistan and India.

Raja had met Ganguly and Shah on the sidelines of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board meeting on Friday in Dubai.

“I met with BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah on the sidelines of the ACC meetings. We need to create a cricketing bond, while I have also believed that politics should stay away from sport as much as possible and this has always been our stance. A lot of work needs to be done to revitalise Pakistan-India cricket but there needs to be some comfort level between the two boards and then we can see how far we can go.

So overall, we had a good

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discussion,” said Raja in a statement issued by PCB on Monday.

Raja informed that the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan will be a 50-over competition. “The ACC has agreed and approved that the 2023 event in Pakistan will be a 50-over competition and will be held in September. This aligns very nicely with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in October and November.

We are looking forward to hosting this tournament in Pakistan and I am confident it will be a well-organised event because this is what the fans want.”

“The ACC has also c o n f i r m e d n ex t ye a r ’s

tournament in Sri Lanka will be played on a 20-over format and will be a prelude to the’ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 to be held in Australia from 16 October to 13 November,” added Raja.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e ACC, Raja said, “The ACC was set up to create a unified approach and collective stance so that we had one voice and if there was a situation, all stood together. I would like to see our relationship with other boards and the ACC be strong so that if there is an issue like we had with the withdrawal of a couple of sides, a strong and joint statement could come out from the ACC platform.”

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T20 WC: Ireland beat Netherlands by 7 wickets Sri Lanka thrash Namibia by 7 wkts Campher claims four wickets in four balls

ABU DHABI, OCT 18 (PTI): Johannesburg-born seamer Curtis Campher became only the third b ow l e r t o c l a i m f o u r wickets in four balls in T20Is as a superior Ireland beat Netherlands by seven wickets in their first round Group A T20 World Cup match here on Monday.

Thanks to Campher’s exploits with the white ball, Ireland bundled out Netherlands for 106 after the Dutch had decided to bat.

Ireland chased down the target with as many as 29 balls to spare at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Gareth Delany (44) and Paul Stirling (30 not out) were the significant contributors with the bat for the Irish team that had lost its T20 World Cup games to the same opponents in 2014 and 2016.

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Curtis Campher is congratulated by teammates after taking wicket.

t h e 1 0 t h ove r o f t h e Netherlands innings, the 22-year-old Campher left the Netherlands innings in disarray when he dismissed Colin Ackermann, Ryan t e n D o e s c h a t e, S c o t t Edwards and Roelof van der Merwe off successive balls.

He was bowling his second over for the day, having gone for 12 runs first up.

Ackermann was out caught behind on review, having played an attempted

pull off a shortish ball that seemed to be going down leg.

The seasoned Te n D o e s c h a t e, b e s t remembered for his incredible century against England in the 2011 World Cup, was out for a duck, trapped in front by a full and straight one.

Edwards too fell lbw as DRS (decision review system) tracked the ball hitting the leg stump.

For his final wicket, van der Merwe played on

NSF Trophy: United Brothers, Phesama, Magdaline win Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 1 8 (NPN): United Brothers F C , P h e s a m a Yo u t h Organization and Magdaline Coaching FC won their respective matches on the eight day of the ongoing 21st NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy at IG Stadium here Monday.

In the first match of the day, United Brothers FC beat AMSEM FC 2-1 and secured themselves a spot in the next round.

Vilazo Linyü of United Brothers scored the first goal in the 7th minute of the game which was soon equalised by Toshiakum of AMSEM in

the 14th minute.

Later Thejangutuo from United Brothers sealed the fate of the game in the 38th minute.

In the second match of the day, Phesama Youth Organization thrashed Hooligans FC 12-1.

Chedevi Mejura and Kedosekho Thanyü each scored two goals in the 14th, 40th and 56th, 60th minutes of the game respectively.

Adding to their stack of a dozen goals, Vikehiezo Mejura scored a hat-trick in the 26th, 44th and 54th minutes of the game.

Theja Chuse scored four impressive goals in the 27th, 29th, 57 and 64th minutes of the game while the final blow was delivered

by Kevi Chuse in the 67th minute of the game.

Moatemsü from Hooligans FC scored the lone goal in the 3rd minute and saved the team from complete annihilation.

The third match between Chandmari HSS Alumni and Magdaline Coaching FC was rather an uneventful match which ended in a goalless draw.

However in the ensuing penalty shootout the match went in favour of Magdaline FC 6-5.

TUESDAY’S MATCHES Puliebadze Club Vs Dynamic FC (11:30 a.m.)

Chüziema FC vs Berenike FC Meriema (1pm) Viswemi FC Vs Invictus FC Khezhakeno (2:30pm)

to his stumps a widish delivery, leaving the Irish camp in a state of frenzy.

Netherlands were in all sorts of trouble at 51 for six after Campher’s multiple blows but opener Max ODowd (51) battled on amid the slide at the other end. During his 51ball knock, ODowd hit seven boundaries.

The day, however, belonged to Campher who had started poorly in his spell, got a lucky breakthrough down the

leg side before claiming his hat-trick, only the second player after former Australia speedster Brett Lee to achieve the feat in a T20 World Cup. I n t h e n ex t b a l l , Campher did what only two people could do before him in T20 international cricket before him, joining Lasith Malinga and Rashid Khan to take four wickets in successive balls.

C a m p h e r, w h o finished with figures of 4/26 from his quota of four overs, left his native South Africa in early 2020 to play for the Irish national team, a move that benefitted his adopted country immensely on the second day of the showpiece.

Pacer Mark Adair (3/9 in 4 overs), too, returned excellent figures as the Netherlands lost three wickets in the last three balls of the innings.

BRIEF SCORES: Netherlands: 106 allout in 20 overs (Max ODowd 51; Curtis Campher 4/26) Ireland: 107 for 3 in 15.1 overs (Gareth Delany 44; Fred Klaassen 1/18).

ABU DHABI, OCT 18 (PTI): Former champions Sri Lanka overcame initial hiccups to subdue an inexperienced yet spirited Namibia by seven wickets, beginning their quest to make the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup in right earnest, here on Monday.

Sri Lankan bowlers dominated the inexperienced Namibian line-up to bundle them out for a paltry 96 after inviting them to bat and then overhauled the target with 6.3 overs to spare in a Group A match of the first round.

The Namibian created a few ripples when they got rid of Pathum Nissanka (5), Kusal Perra (11) and explosive Dinesh Chandimal (5) inside Powerplay overs.

H oweve r, Av i s h k a Fernando (30) and talented Bhanuka Rajapakse (42) steered the 2014 champions through with their confident knocks.

While Fernando relied more on placement and timing, Rajapaksa was all brawn, striking with great power as the duo put paid to any hopes the Namibian would have entertained after the early strikes.

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Sri Lankan players celebrate after the dismissal of Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus (not pictured). (AFP)

finished the match with a six off pacer Jan Frylinck.

For Namibia, spinner Bernard Scholtz (1/16) who bowled in a tight line, Ruben Trumpelmann (1/27) and JJ Smit (1/7) picked up the wickets.

E a r l i e r, s p i n n e r s Mahesh Theekshana (3/25) and Wanindu Hasaranga (2/24), one of world’s top spinners, proved too hot for the Namibian batters, who struggled to find a way past the Lankan attack.

Only three Namibian batters reached double-digit figures after they were sent into bat. Craig Williams (29 off 36 balls) and skipper

Gerhard Erasmus (20 off 19 balls) steadied the ship with a 39-run partnership for the third wicket.

However, the fall of Erasmus to pacer Lahiru Kumara sparked a collapse.

BRIEF SCORES: Namibia: 96 all out in 19.3 overs (Craig Williams 29, Gerhard Erasmus 20; Maheesh Theekshana 3/25) against Sri Lanka: 100 for 3 in 14.3 overs. (B Rajapakse 42 not out, A Fernando 30 not out; J Smit 1/8).

TUESDAY’S MATCHES Scotland Vs Papua New Guinea: 3:30 pm Oman Vs Bangladesh: 7:30 pm

T20 World Cup: #BoycottPakistan trends on social media NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (IANS): Ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup game, #BoycottPakistan is trending on social media as the country’s fans are asking the Virat Kohli-led side to pull out from the contest and not play their ‘arch-rivals’ on October 24 in Dubai.

The uproar to opt out of the match comes on the heels of the targeted killings of Army personnel and civilians in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few days. Pakistan has been constantly fighting battles with India at the border and keeping this in mind the Indian fans are asking the team to not play the contest and set an example.

Netizens are tagging the Indian cricket board

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(BCCI) and captain Virat Kohli on their comments, asking them to pull out of the match.

Even Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore

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Prasad was quoted as saying that the match should be halted. “I think such things (India vs Pak match in upcoming ICC T20 World Cup) should be

halted...so that Pakistan get a message that if they keep supporting terrorism, India will not stand by them on any matter,” Prasad was quoted as saying by Times

Now. Union minister Giriraj Singh also said the match to be held in Dubai on October 24 should be reconsidered as the ties between both countries are “not good”.

In 2019, a similar situation had risen ahead of India’s match against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. After the Pulwama attack that witnessed the death of 40 Indian CRPF personnel, there were several demands to cancel the match.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had said back then, “I agree that after this attack, India should not only stop playing cricket, hockey or football with Pakistan but should cut all ties with them.”

Mary Kom to skip National Women’s Boxing Championships Bhavani Devi wins fencing competition

NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom will not compete in the upcoming National Wo m e n’s B ox i n g Championships in Hisar.

The 38-year-old, who reached the pre-quarters o f To k y o O l y m p i c s before bowing out with a hard-fought loss, is, however, training for the world championships in December.

Even though the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced that only gold medal winners from the Nationals will make the squad, it is reliably

Olympic bronzemedallist Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) has been given direct selection for the world event based on her Tokyo performance. She will also be skipping the domestic showpiece.

Mary Kom, a multipletime Asian gold-medallist, has not competed since the Tokyo Games and a federation source said, she would have given the Nationals a shot if the announcement on world Mary Kom championship selection had learnt that trials could be Ko m wo u l d p r e f e r t o come sooner. held in a couple of weight compete in. The national The BFI’s decision categories, including the championships will be held of picking only national 48kg division, which Mary in Hisar from October 21. gold-winners for the

world championships was announced on October 5. “ S h e w o u l d h ave competed had she known about this earlier. She would have prepared accordingly,” the federation said.

The other two Tokyo Olympians, Simranjeet Kaur (60kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg), will be competing at the nationals.

The women’s boxing world championships will be held in Istanbul in early December and will offer a total prize money of USD 2.6 million, same amount as marked for the men’s event, due to start on October 24 in Belgrade, Serbia.

NEW DELHI, OCT 18 (PTI): Fencer Bhavani Devi, who made history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first Indian to compete in the sport at the Games, has won the Charlellville National Competition in France in the individual women’s sabre event.

The 28-year-old fencer tweeted about the same.

“Won the Charlellville National Competition, France in the Women’s Sabre individual. Many thanks to coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all teammates. Congratulations

La Liga: Ansu Fati scores in Barcelona 3-1 win over Valencia BARCELONA, OCT 18 (AP): Ansu Fati is quickly becoming Barcelona’s goto player in the absence of Lionel Messi.

The 18-year-old Fati made his first start for Barcelona after a long injury layoff on Sunday, scoring a goal and earning his team a penalty as the Catalan club halted its losing streak by rallying to beat Valencia 3-1 in the Spanish league.

Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho also scored for Barcelona as it moved to seventh place, five points behind leader Real Sociedad and with a game in hand.

Fati returned to action last month after being sidelined for more than 10 months because of a knee injury, coming off the bench in three straight matches before getting his first start on Sunday and

Fati scores their team’s first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on October 17 in Barcelona.

giving fans more hope that the club can rebuild around him after Messi’s departure to Paris SaintGermain. He had already

scored a few minutes after entering the game against Levante.

Barcelona was coming off two defeats before the

international break _ 2-0 at Atletico Madrid in the league and 3-0 at Benfica in the Champions League.

It had won only once in

its last six matches in all competitions.

Barcelona has begun a three-game home stint that Koeman called key to getting the team back on track. It will next play a critical Champions League game against Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday and then the first “clasico” of the season against Real Madrid.

The loss extended Valencia’s winless streak to five matches. It dropped to ninth place in the league.

Jose Luis Gaya opened the scoring for the visitors with a powerful long-range shot five minutes into the match at the Camp Nou Stadium, but Fati equalized from outside the area in the 13th and won the penalty kick converted by Depay in the 41st.

Valencia complained about the penalty call, saying Gaya touched the

ball before Fati fell inside the area.

Coutinho, marred by injuries since returning to Barcelona, sealed the victory from close range in the 85th for his first goal with the Catalan club in nearly a year. American defender Sergino Dest made the pass for the Brazilian.

Dest came off in the final minutes to allow the debut of Sergio Aguero, who was signed by Barcelona from Manchester City for this season but was yet to play as he had been recovering from injury.

Barcelona is two points behind Madrid, S ev i l l a , O s a s u n a a n d defending champion Atletico Madrid. Madrid and Atletico had their weekend games postponed because some players were on international duty with their national teams.

Bhavani Devi

to all for a great start of the season,” she tweeted after winning the competition.

At the Tokyo Olympics, she won her round of 64 match 15-3 against Tunisia’s Nadia Ben Azizi before

going down to eventual bronze-medallist, Manon Brunet of France in the round of 32. She is currently ranked 50th in the world and is the top-ranked fencer from India.

Federer drops out of top 10 as Norrie climbs rankings PA R I S, OCT 18 ( A F P ) : Roger Federer dropped out of the top 10 in the ATP rankings on Monday for the first time in almost five years, as newly-crowned Indian Wells champion Cameron Norrie jumped 11 spots.

Federer, 40, has not played due to a right knee injury since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals to Hubert Hurkacz in July.

Po l a n d ’s H u r k a c z climbed two places to 10th after making the Indian Wells last eight last week, knocking Federer down to 11th. It is the first time the 20-time Grand Slam champion has been ranked outside the top 10 since January 2017, when he went

on to win the Australian Open following a knee injury.

Norrie, who beat Georgia’s N i k o l oz Basilashvili on Sunday to become the first Briton to win the prestigious Indian Wells title, breaks into the top 20 at world number 15.

His compatriot Andy Murray dramatically slid down the rankings, though, falling 51 places to 172nd.

T h e f o r m e r wo r l d number one, still on the comeback trail after hip surgery, lost to Alexander Zverev in the third round last week.

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