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Vol XXXI No. 297

DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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One-day ‘total shutter down’ peaceful SHIFTING OF DC OFFICE: CSOs FORM CORE COMMITTEE; REJECT GOVT’S APPEAL

(L) Shops with their shutters down on Circular Road, Dimapur. (R) Shops remain open at Chümoukedima town on Thursday. (NP)

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): The 12-hour “total shutter-down”programme called by several Dimapurbased civil society organisations (CSOs) against shifting of Dimapur deputy commissioner’s (DC) office from its current location here to Chümoukedima passed off peacefully without any untoward incident.

The strike was total except in areas under Kuda village and Chümoukedima town where business was as usual. As shops remain closed, most vehicles also remained off the road, except for some office-goers.

There was adequate deployment of security forces across the district, even as volunteers of various CSOs were seen moving around the town to ensure compliance of the strike.

Later, addressing me-

Schools asked to be cautious while resuming classes Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 30 (NPN): With the State government having announced reopening of educational institutions from November 1, principal director School Education Shanavas C has urged school authorities to be cautious and ensure safety of students.

Talking to media persons here, Shanavas said physical classes have already started in rural areas for standards V and above, while in urban areas classes would reopen from October 1. He however stressed that the school authorities would have to be very careful and follow Covid-appropriate behaviours. He said that parents wanted to send their children to schools as they felt that there was less learning from home. But, he said ensuring safety of children should be the top priority of the schools and all measures must be put in place.

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dia persons at Tourist Lodge here, Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) president Yibemo Kikon clarified that the forum was not against any individual or organisation that was not in favour of its demand.

He appealed to citizens of Dimapur not to turn the issue into a tribal issue, maintaining that DDCF was only against the State government’s order of shifting district election office and disaster management cell from existing DC office here to “elsewhere”.

Meanwhile, it has been learnt that DDCF held an emergency meeting with 20 other Dimapur-based CSOs at Tourist Lodge here, where it was resolved not to accept the appeal made by the State government through principal secretary, home.

The meeting also decided to form a core committee to take up the issue.

The core committee would be comprised of two members from each CSOs and five senior citizens as members, besides legal advisers.

Pointing out that the ultimatum was served to the chief minister and not principal secretary (home), Kikon said that any appeal not coming from the CM’s office would not be accepted. He claimed that forum also did not receive any official letter from the State government so far.

Asked about the next step if the State government failed to meet their demands, he replied that the core committee would decide the future course of action. On the other hand, Naga Tribal Union Chümoukedima Town (NTUCT) general secretary Longshi Kikon explained that they did not observe the shutterdown stir called by DDCF as they supported and wel-

comed the State government’s decision of shifting the DC office from its current location to Chümoukedima.

Claiming that 19 tribes were under NTUCT, he maintained that the issue was not about tribal discord and requested citizens not to make the entire episode into a tribal issue. He said Chümoukedima was declared as Dimapur district headquarters since its inception.

MTMK backs shifting of DC’s office: M e d z i p h e m a To w n Mechü Krotho (MTMK) T h u r s d ay a f f i r m e d t o continue to support the proposed shifting of deputy commissioner (DC) office Dimapur to Chümoukedima as unanimously resolved during its last joint public meeting with different tribal unions of Medziphema town on September 11, 2019.

Wokha village serves ultimatum to PWD (NH) begin 2-lane work

Validity of MVA docs extended till October 31

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Wokha village bodies— Wokha Village Youth Organization (WVYO), Wokha Village Students’ Union (WVSU) and Wokha Village Eloe Ekhung (WVEE)— have served a month’s ultimatum on PWD (National Highway) to immediately begin construction of single intermediate lane (NH-61/ NH-2) to two-lane road from Miropen Gate to Hammock Resort under Wokha district.

In a joint statement, WVYO president Thungben T Humtsoe, WVSU president Chijamo E Tungoe and WVEE chairperson Nzano Tungoe expressed dismay that the public of Wokha town had been experiencing immense hardships over the years since the highway, which passes through the heart of Wokha town, was in a deplorable condition.

Due to the “pathetic” road condition, the signatories said the vehicular movements have been disturbed

posing serious threats to vehicles and commuters.

They said that widening of existing highway to two-lane, which commenced three years back, has become “a distant dream” for the people of Wokha town.

The signatories claimed that formalities for commencement of excavation work was still under process and the responsible department was not in a position to commence/implement the work during 2021. In this regard, the signatories said that further delay would not be tolerated anymore.

They, therefore, served an ultimatum on the PWD (NH) department complete all necessary formalities at the earliest and commence the work within one month with effect from September 29. In the event of any lapses and delay in commencing the work, the signatories warned to “initiate further course of action for which we shall not be held responsible for any eventualities.”

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NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Centre on Thursday extended the validity of documents related to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 till October 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Taking into consideration the need to prevent the spread of Covid-19, it was advised that the validity of fitness, permit (all types), license, registration or any other concerned document may be treated to be valid till October 31.

“This covers all documents whose validity has expired since February 1, 2020 or would expire by October 31, 2021. Enforcement authorities are advised to treat such documents valid till October 31, 2021,” a Road Transport & Highways Ministry statement said.

The Centre’s move is expected to help citizens in availing transport-related services while maintaining social distancing.

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Fuel prices hiked again DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): After a day’s hiatus, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) Thursday increased the prices of petrol and diesel prices pushing the prices of two auto fuels to a near-record highs across the country.

According to a price notification of the OMCs, petrol price was hiked by 25 paise per litre while diesel was increased by 30 paise per litre. This is the second price increase in petrol since the ending of a three-week-long hiatus in rate revision and the fifth in the case of diesel.

After the rate revision, petrol price in Dimapur climbed to Rs.100.17 per litre and diesel proce rose to Rs.91.99 per litre. In the state capital Kohima, petrol and diesel prices soared to Rs.101.17 per litre and Rs.92.80 per litre respectively.

According to PTI, the international oil prices are at three-year high with global benchmark Brent trading at USD 78.64 per barrel.

Nagaland logs 25 fresh Covid cases DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 25 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day. Of the fresh cases, 14 were from Dimapur, seven in Kohima and two each in Mokokchung and Mon, taking the total caseload to 31244.

The death toll remained unchanged at 665 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

PTI: India recorded a single-day rise of 23,529 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking its infection tally to 3,37,39,980, while the count of active cases dipped to 2,77,020, the lowest in 195 days, according to Health Ministry data.

The death toll climbed to 4,48,062 with 311 fatalities recorded during the day.

Regulation – 8 (2): Taking a Right turn:  the driver who wishes to turn right shall clearly and in good time indicate his intention to turn right by using either the direction indicator or by giving a hand signal;  before turning right, the driver shall in good time move to the right most lane;  while driving on a multi-lane road, where direction arrows pointing to the right are marked on the road, the driver shall remain in that lane while taking right turn;  before moving into the right lane, the driver shall keep in mind the traffic on his right and behind him, and change the lane only after giving a right-turn signal;  at uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, the driver shall give way to pedestrians.

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Naga officials of oil PSU call for awareness in exploring oil & natural gas in Nagaland DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): A group of nine Naga senior officials serving in a public sector upstream oil and natural gas company (Oil India Ltd.) outside Nagaland have urged the Nagas to create awareness and garner public support for exploring oil and natural gas in the State.

In a joint statement titled “Are we going to miss the bus to economic development this time?”, the senior officials serving in Oil India Ltd (OIL) and posted at Duliajan in Assam said while acknowledging the sacrifices made by “our elders and older generation” to preserve Naga traditions, culture, land and mineral resources in the past, the present reality that Nagas faced was quite different from what all had aspire.

The nine officials who signed the statement are deputy general manager (Admin-Frontier Basin) MA Niphi; general manager (Geology) R Jonathan;

DGM (Oil & Gas PL) Benjamin Jamio; DGM (field engineering) Moakumzuk Ao; DGM (Field Comm) Temjenmongba Jamir; DGM (well logging) T Benthungo Ngullie; deputy chief chemist Lanuwabang Jamir; deputy chief engineer (well logging) Avi Richa and chief manager (security) Nchum Ngullie.

Pointing out that the younger generation wanted economic independence and development for sustainability and purposeful engagement, they warned that the world was changing so rapidly that “we cannot afford to remain in isolation while rest of the world is moving into more advanced forms of development and progress”.

They said almost 30 years had elapsed since oil exploration activities had ceased, while observing that there appeared to some confusion over who owned land and mineral resources– the Central or State govern-

KOHIMA, SEP 30 (NPN): As India intends to induct 50,000 business correspondents (BCs) in all gram panchayats (GP) under “Mission One BC One GP”, Nagaland will deploy 500 BCs by 2025.

Rural Development joint secretary and Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) mission director Imtimenla said this during a programme organised by NSRLM at RD Conference Hall here Thursday

Officials along with resource persons and participants. (NP)

as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ programme held to mark 75 years of India’s Independence.

She said the main objective of the State-level

celebration programme was to handover Indian Institute of Banking and Finance’s (IIBF) digital certificates to BCs, also known as Digipay Sakhi. She said 59 women

ment, local community or individual landowners?

They added that there also appeared to be some confusion over interpretation of Article 371(A) vs Article 246 of the Constitution as to who should prevail over the other.

Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in exercise of powers conferred under Article 371A(1)(a), had passed a resolution rendering all Acts of Parliament that governed petroleum & natural gas inapplicable in the State Nagaland and framed the Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas (NP&NG) Rules, 2012.

According to the group, this complex geopolitical issue then led to the present litigation that has a connection with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the State government and LothaHoho for amending NP&NG regulations, which was yet to be implemented.

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New tool predicts changes that may make Covid variants more infectious The framework can predict the changes in amino acid-- molecules linked together to form proteins -- in the virus’s spike protein that may improve its binding to human cells and confer increased infectivity to the virus, they said. SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter and infect the human cells.

“Emerging variants could potentially be highly contagious in humans and other animals,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, a clinical professor at Penn State in the US. “Therefore, it is critical to proactively assess what amino acid changes may likely increase the infectiousness of the virus,” Kuchipudi said. The team used a novel, two-step computa-

tional procedure to create a model for predicting which changes in amino acids may occur in the receptor binding domain (RBD) of SARSCoV-2’s spike protein that could affect its ability to bind to the ACE2 receptors of human and other animal cells.

According to Kuchipudi, the currently circulating variants include one or more mutations that have led to amino acid changes in the RBD of the spike protein.

“These amino acid changes may have conferred fitness advantages and increased infectivity through a variety of mechanisms. Increased binding affinity of the RBD of the spike protein with the human ACE2 receptor is one such mechanism,” he said.

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RH reiterates demand for Tseminyu district

Not with Cong any more, won’t let Sidhu win: Capt

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Rengma Hoho (RH) has reaffirmed its earlier stand to “vigorously pursue” for upgradation of Tseminyu sub-division to a district.

In a press note, RH president Pollem Tep and general secretary Sinhilo Thongseb said that reaffirmation was made during a general meeting at Tseminyu Town Hall on September 29, 2021. RH stated that Rengmas were a distinct tribe with a unique historical identity and rich cultural heritage with its own

WASHINGTON, SEP 30 (PTI): Researchers have developed a new method that can predict with reasonable accuracy the changes in SARS-CoV-2 that may confer increased infectivity to the virus that causes COVID-19. The tool, described in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could enable the computational surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and provide advance warning of potentially dangerous variants with an even higher binding affinity potential.

This can aid in the early implementation of public health measures to prevent the spread of the virus and perhaps even may inform vaccine booster formulations, the researchers said.

clearly-demarcated ancestral land. The hoho also said that Rengmas Nagas have always remained steadfast in upholding the Nagas identity and have equally contributed sincerely towards the Naga political movement, which it maintained “eventually resulted in the fruition of Nagaland statehood and beyond.”

However, RH said that the Rengma tribe, which was among the first five recognised tribes of Nagaland, was still under the administrative unit of Tseminyu sub-division while all the

other tribes have attained recognition of having their own districts.

RH reiterated that Rengma people’s genuine aspirations and legitimate right to claim, safeguard and promote its interests and to enjoy equal recognition and privileges of having a district exclusively for the Rengma people. RH therefore, reiterated its appeal to the state government for immediate upgradation of Tseminyu sub-division to district on priority “based on justified rationale and the tribe’s unique identity and history”.

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Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 Issued by: Dimapur Traffic Police “Cares for You” Initiative, 2021

SHG members who passed IIBF certification course in March 2021 were handed over digital IIBF certificates at the programme.

Imtimenla said 92 women SHG members had undergone training at Peren Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETIs) and had appeared for IIBF certification examination, out of which 59 passed in March 2021. They also received biometric fingerprint devices and have started doing transactions in villages, she added.

Special guest Abeinuo Jasmine, EAC (Estt), Kohima district, appreciated the rural development department, especially NSRLM, for giving impetus to the much-needed initiative. She also lauded banking institutions and all stakeholders for giving their best in the initiative and remarked that with the intervention of banks, a dream of having a financially literate population of the country and State was now turning into a reality.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s who took part in the pro-

gramme included-- Novin Basumatary director RSETI Peren, Lanusosang Jamir state head common service centre, Besü Bosco Sani, AGM SBI Kohima main branch, and Poji district development manager NABARD, Kohima spoke on the occassion .

The programme was chaired by State Program Manager (FI), SMMU Rajuselie Lhousa while vote of thanks was delivered by assistant district program manager, DMMU Kohima Vitsizo Semu.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Amarinder Singh on Thursday dismissed the rumours of him joining the BJP but said he would definitely quit the Congress, which he said was going downhill with senior leaders completely ignored and not given a voice.

Amarinder said he would leave the Congress where he had been “utterly humiliated and not trusted”. He also stated that ex-Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu was not the right man for the state, adding, “I won’t let him win from anywhere.”

Terming the senior Congressmen as the “thinkers”, critical to the future of the party, Amarinder said the younger leadership should be promoted to implement the plans. Unfortunately, the seniors were being completely sidelined, he said, adding this was not good for the party.

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Month-long Poshan Maah 2021 activities culminate Chukitong (NP)

Mon (DIPR)

Jalukie (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Social welfare department organised culmination programmes of the month-long Poshan Maah 2021 activities under the theme, “converging towards a healthy walk through life” on September 30 across the state.

Chukitong: Poshan Maah 2021, under Chukitong Block Wokha culmi-

nated on Thursday, here at CDPO community hall.

During the nutrition month, ICDS Chukitong block under department of social welfare along with NRLM, administration and medical department conducted various activities such as anemia screening, essay writing and slogan writing, cook-

Ghathashi (DIPR)

ing competition and plantation drives.

A brief closing programme was organised which was attended by AWWs, SHGs and ASHAs under Chukitong block attended.

EAC Chukitong, Echungbemo Erui addressed the gathering on the importance of nutrition for

children and encouraged AWWs and ASHAs to work towards achieving a healthy society.

Also speaking on the occasion, MO PHC Chukitong Dr. Abenthung Murry encouraged the gathering to adopt and promote COVID appropriate behaviour.

Prizes were distribut-

ed by CDPO ICDS Chukitong to all the winners.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by senior supervisor CDPO Chukitong, Zubemo Jami.

(Correspondent) Mon: Closing programme of Poshan Maah 2021 was held in Mon with project director, DRDA Mon, M. Temjen Longchar as special guest.

According to a DIPR report, Longchar stated that over10 years of his posting, he observed a transformation in the living conditions and societal status of people in the district which was a result of the joint efforts of convergent departments in programmes like Poshan Maah.

He expressed appreciation to all convergent departments in successfully concluding the campaign and emerging above other districts holding the second position in the state.

Activities under Poshan Maah 2021 was presented by district coordinator, Poshan, Nokyam Khoiyem where he highlighted that there were over 1,65,000 participants with over 6000 activities

held across the district pushing Mon district in the second overall performance in the state.

Field experiences were shared by block coordinator, Tizit, Keiom and Anganwadi Worker, K. Ngipnon.

The programme was chaired by district project assistant, Poshan, Wangton while DPO, ICDS Mon, Y. Tauhong Ngonyen proposed vote of thanks. Prizes were also distributed to winners of various activities conducted under Mon block.

J a l u k i e : Ja l u k i e ICDS project organised the block level closing programme of Poshan Maah 2021 at CDPO office, Jalukie.

In a short speech, CDPO Jalukie, Namhuheing encouraged Anganwadi workers and helpers to continue playing an active role to raise an awareness on health and nutrition.

During the programme, CDPO Jalukie presented prizes of best performing Anganwadi Centres and village where Mhainamtsi Centre ‘E’, Jalukie town Centre ‘E’ and Samziuram Centre

‘C’ bagged the best performing Anganwadi Centres while Gaili Village and Heningkunglwa Village bagged the best performance village award.

The programme was chaired by SAA, Lily Yepthomi while supervisor, Kalivi Zhimomi highlighted activities and vote of thanks was proposed by supervisor, Meyie Kronu.

Ghathashi: Ghathashi ICDS celebrated the closing programme at Ghathashi town hall.

A brief report on the month-long activities was given by block coordinator Poshan Abhiyaan, Vikito and EAC Ghathashi, Nitile Tep gave a message on healthy eating habits.

The programme also witnessed exhibition of nutritious food crops along with cooking competition. Winners were awarded with cash prizes.

The programme was chaired by supervisor, Mghatovi, while keynote address was delivered by CDPO Ghathashi, R. Chirhotshu Nyusou and vote of thanks was proposed by block project assistant Poshan Abhiyaan, Yekashe.

Excise Dimapur nab one with suspected heroin

Arrested person along with the suspected heroin.

DIMAPUR: Excise Dimapur duty party manning Chumukedima checkgate intercepted one Kohimabound Maruti (AS01X1169) and recovered suspected heroin packed in 21 soap cases on a rucksack on September 29. According to superintendent of excise & prohibition, T. Arilong Longkumer, in this connection, one Rachulo Doulo (45), resident of Lerie colony, Kohima was arrested and booked under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act 1985. The accused has been remanded under judicial custody in the court of the special judge NDPS, Arilong informed.

The duty party was led by Allen Jami AIE, T.K Medom lady/HC, T. Khekavi Assumi head constable, constables Akahoto, Thrilise, Thejong, Khalenthong, Tsatongli, Mathna and lady constable Sorila.

KSU members along with the principal of government higher secondary school.

DIMAPUR: As decided at its executive meeting to undertake the “Education Initiatives”, the Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) held a coordination meeting with principal and vice principal of government higher secondary schools and Wang-

khao government college to accommodate students who could not avail admissions due to insufficient infrastructure.

In a press release, KSU president T. Noklem Konyak and general secretary A. Pangnan informed that the union with the help of the amount received from wellwishers arranged 30 desks and benches.

The union handed over 10 pairs of bench and desk to principal of both schools and Wangkhao government college.

KSU stated that on its visit, the union learned that even after a representation was served to the concerned authority, government higher secondary school Mon was functioning without a single sociology PGT. It also found that Ukha Changkhong GPS was functioning without a single teacher.

In this regard, KSU urged the responsible authority to appoint adequate number of teachers in the said schools at the earliest.

DRDA conducts orientation trg for officers

DIMAPUR: For the effective implementation of COTPA 2003, an enforcement drive was carried out to check the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions on September 29 at Mon. According to a DIPR report, 18 shops were penalised for selling tobacco products near educational institutions.

The team seized the products and destroyed the items in the outskirts of the town.

The team was led by district nodal officer National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) Mon, Dr. I. Simon Sumi, and

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KSU undertakes ‘education initiatives’ Enforcement drive conducted in Mon

NTCP Mon, district administration, police and others during the enforcement drive. (DIPR)

district consultant NTCP Mon, Nyeamying Konyak along with representatives from district administra-

tion, excise department, police department and district tobacco control cell (DTCC) Mon.

18th Death anniversary of our beloved father

Lt. shri i vikheshe awomi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DIMAPUR: As per the directive of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tuensang conducted orientation training for district level line department officials and Block Development Officers (BDOs) on “people’s plan campaign” under Dream Panchayat Development Plan (DPDP).

A press release by DRDA Tuensang stated that in a keynote address, Deputy Commissioner (DC) and CEO DRDA Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant encouraged the officers to sincerely work for GPDP. Stating that with right plan development could not be stopped, Kumar asked officials to ensure development of villages. “Officers need to diligently work on GPDP, so that economic empowerment and social justice can be ensured to people in the grass root,” said Kumar. PD DRDA Tuensang T. Achila Quinker also urged the gathering to be serious in the whole planning process of the GPDP. She also appraised on how proper planning could lead to convergence of schemes among the line departments, so that bigger project could be taken up effectively with conglomeration of technical expertise, funds and ideas of various line departments. A presentation on GPDP and VPRP was made by BDO Panso Ebou Chang and ADPM, NSRLM, Thrikyuse Sangtam respectively.

Its been 18 years since you left on this day, the 1st of October 2003, to be with our Lord. Yet your sweet memories still remain afresh. As we continue another journey of life without you, we miss your warmth and loving guidance in our lives. We will always cherish your immeasurable love, kindness, humility and endless sacrifices, till we meet again in the Lord’s kingdom.

First Death Anniversary of our beloved Mother

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Late AKANGZUNGLA

You will always be in our hearts, Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives.

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LATE CHUBAYANGER (ALONG)

(Chuchuyimlang) 1st October 2020

Born on : 10th Oct 1966 – Died on : 25th Sept 2021 “But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself.” Psalm 49:15

“Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every single day . . . .

You were the light of our lives ……

No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you’re always there” From: All loved ones db-253/21

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We, the bereaved family of Lt. Atovi K Chophi would like to express our sincere gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us through prayer, physically, financially and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 25th September 2021.

We would also like to convey our special thanks to :1. Sughuna Baptist Akukuhou, Bor Lengri 11. Jack Zhimomi, Kilo Kilonser GPRN/NSCN 2. Khushiabil Baptist Church 12. Alezo Venuh, Envoy (NNPG) 13. Hokato Vusshe, Kilonser GPRN/NSCN 3. Ikishe Baptist Church 14. K Kivigho Chishi IGP (NAP) 4. GPRN/NSCN (U) All Rank and Files 15. Israel G Xuivi, Dy Commandant 1st NAP 5. Asukhomi Union Dimapur 16. Tokuho Suhoi, HD. G.B Suhoi Village 6. Zunheboto Range Union Dimapur 17. Dr. C Longe Peter 7. Sumi Community Bor Lengri 18. Doctors and nurses of Zion Hospital 8. Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Sughuna 19. Doctors and nurses of Eden Hospital 9. Bor Lengri L.P Youth Organization 10. Hukavi Zhimo, Ex MLA 35 A/C Zunheboto We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one of you personally, but your considerate act of kindness will always be remembered. May our God in return bless you all immensely. dp-4735/21

Loving wife, sons and daughter

No man is immortal, Death is inevitable, it’s our destiny.

In this world, life is full of struggles and pain.

You have done your chores, and left for eternal peace, Leaving us with a void no one can fill.

It’s been a year since you left, Remembering you afresh with pain yet, finding solace in the thought that You would be rejoicing in His loving arms.

Still wishing you are here with us.

Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. mkc-363/21

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Agartala Some sun with a thunderstorm 32 25 Aizawl

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Guwahati Partly sunny; a stray t-storm

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Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Shillong

Partly sunny; a stray t-storm

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Imphal

Dimapur A t-storm around in the a.m.

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Tuensang Partly sunny; a stray t-storm

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NSDMA holds convergence Monitoring and supervision on NCD-GOI app and gratitude day 2021

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Advisor NSDMA Kazheto Kinimi speaking at the programme in Kohima on September 30.

DIMAPUR: A programme on convergencecum- Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) gratitude day 2021 was held on September 30 in Kohima.

Speaking at the programme, advisor of NSDMA, Kazheto Kinimi highlighted the role of NSDMA in disaster management activities and in providing yeomen services to families affected by

natural calamity and other disasters in the state.

He stated that NSDMA had become a vital part in the governance of the state and informed the officials and members present to keep track of the activities, programs and policies of the state government.

He also reminded them that the idea of having the convergence was to come together with a vi-

sion to further strengthen the activities of NSDMA. The advisor appreciated the role of NSDMA in rendering their extraordinary services for the past two years and called for continued efforts and cooperation in order to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

He recalled how the state government along with various agencies including NSDMA and district task forces had been working hand in hand on war-footing in the containment and management of the COVID-19 cases.

At the meeting, review on the vision path of NSDMA was presented by joint chief executive officer, NSDMA, Johnny Ruangmei.

E a r l i e r, o p e n i n g remarks was delivered by secretar y NSDMA, Lhouchalie Viya and invocation by consultant NSDMA, Kevingulie Kiewhuo.

DC Kohima informs on mass social work

BSI members, church leaders and others at the inaugural programme.

DIMAPUR: The Bible Society of India (BSI) branch was inaugurated at Tzüdikong Baptist Church, Tuli under Mokokchung district on September 28.

In a press release,

BSI, Dimapur auxiliary informed that during the programme, BSI Mokokchung president Dr. Bendang Longkumer shared the importance of participating in the ministry of

Bible Society of India in reaching the word of God to believers, especially to those who had not received the Holy Bible in their languages.

Auxiliary secretary

DIMAPUR: All Naga Catholic Federation (ANCF) has called for Naga unity for reaching a final solution to Naga political issue.

At a consultative meeting held at Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS) at Mantripukhri, Imphal on September 24 and 25 on the theme “Peace and justice”, the federation appealed for unity and urged Naga groups to talk to each other for reaching an honourable and acceptable solution based on the unique history and situation of Nagas.

A press release by ANCF convener Sulanthung Humtsoe and general secretary David Anal said the Nagas seemed to be currently separated by ideological, organisational and politico-administrative territorial divides and everyone seemed to have an overriding loyalty to one’s own ethnic and tribal communities.

ANCF affirmed that it stood firmly on the bedrock of Naga political movement and historical rights. Asserting that Nagas were one and that the only way forward

State director in-charge NYKS, John Makhabo speaking at the DLC meeting on Thursday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District Level Committee (DLC) meeting for the implementation of “Clean India programme” was held in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima on September 30.

According to a DIPR report, state director in-charge, NYKS, John Makhabo highlighted the action plan of Clean India programme which would be launched from October 1-31.

He informed that the Clean India programme has been planned under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration with a view to mobilise the public to participate

voluntarily in the nationwide drive of waste collection and disposal.

He said that the objectives were to organise activities to clean waste mainly single use of plastic, to organise in all 12 districts of Nagaland involving all segment of society, government organisations including PRIs and NGOs. He also informed that the programme would be a people’s movement through “Jan Bhagidari” and propagate the mantra of “Clean India, Safe India”.

John Makhabo added that the programme would cover six lakh villages of 744 districts across the country in a month’s duration.

Officials from state NCD cell, Tata Trust and healthcare workers at the programme.

cells, NCD clinics, and roll out of population-based screening, to list out all individuals from 30 years and above for hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast and cervical cancer etc.

The state NCD team also provided hands on training and assistance in tablet usage for uploading data on non-communica-

ble disease enrollment and screening.

Reorientation on PBS (CBAC & family folder) was also given to district community mobiliser, and block ASHA Coordinators.

The training was attended by CHOs, nurses, NCD cell district hospital Longleng and ANMs from health units under Longleng

district.

The state NCD Team was led by Dr. Mereninla Senlem, SPO (NPCDCS), Dr. Ebenezer Phesao MO (NCD), Vitsiatho, Consultant Tata Trust, Tongpang Matsung, programme manager NCD, Abeni Yanthan, programme coordinator NCD, Wabang FWA and Theja DEO.

AH&VS department informs poultry farmers DIMAPUR: With a view to mitigate food security during the pandemic, the department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) through NEC project has initiated promotion of backyard poultry farming in the state.

Rev. Dr. Yiepetso Wezah presented a paper on the significance of the ministry of BSI. Rev. Dr. Yiepetso informed that the main objective of the society was to make the Bible available at affordable price to people in a language that they could understand.

“The Bible could go where we cannot go”, he stated.

Meanwhile, resource mobilizer Marwati spoke on the role of BSI Branch and the Churches.

BSI Mokokchung branch secretary Temsu also encouraged church leaders to take active role as it was one of the most important ministries of the Church.

More than 90 Church leaders representing 15 churches attended the inaugural function-cumseminar.

ANCF calls for Naga unity for early solution

DLC meet on clean India prog

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DIMAPUR: State NonCommunicable Disease (NCD) cell with technical support from Tata Trust conducted a “monitoring and supervision-cum-training on NCD-GOI App” in the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) Longleng, on September 30.

A press release from the CMO office informed that while delivering the welcome note, CMO Dr. Obangjungla thanked the members from the state NCD team for conducting the training.

She encouraged all the healthcare workers present in the training to be attentive as they would be masters in their own health units.

The training was organised to review implementation progress of NCD

Bible Society of India branch inaugurated at Tuli

Zunheboto A morning t-storm in the area 26 17

D I M A P U R : To c o m memorate Gandhi Jayanti and in view of the Nehru Yuva Kendra Kohima action plan of “Clean India Programme”, deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has informed all concerned that a mass social work would be conducted, 6 a.m., onwards in all government institutions, offices, colonies, wards and villages under Kohima district on October 2.

DC has requested the administrator, Kohima municipal council, administrators of Chiephobozou/Tseminyu town councils, all concerned Hq/ area administrative offices to supervise and ensure necessary arrangements such as garbage collection and disposal, etc. are done.

All concerned have been requested to take photos and short videos of the mass social work and WhatsApp at 7005 175097.

DC further informed that all necessary COVID-19 precautions should be strictly adhered to during the activity.

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was to settle differences through dialogue within the Naga family, the federation declared that the Naga struggle for self-determination was a “collective birthright”.

It stressed that it strongly believed in unity for an inclusive and honourable Naga political solution.

The federation also appealed to Government of India to be extra sincere in finding an honourable and acceptable solution to the Naga political issue, while urging Naga people to work in the best interests of Naga people.

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GBUD (S) mass social work on Oct 2: GB Union Dimapur (S) has informed all Sadar GB members that a mass social work in collaboration with DMC would be held on October 2, 6 a.m., onwards at Old Naga Cemetery. As per executive meeting resolution on September 27, any Sadar GB member failing to participate would be marked as non-cooperation towards union activity. Members have also been informed to wear GB waist coat and bring dao/ spade and reach the in time.

TUD elects new office bearers: Tenyimi Union Dimapur held its general meeting and installed new office bearers (2021 to 2024) on September 25. The new team would be led by Vekhosayi Nyekha as president, Lungbe Zeliang (administration); Nepuni Kayina (judicial) and Tsathvu C Thuvuri (development) as vice presidents, Thepfungunyu Solo as general secretary, Kumbuiga Rongmei as joint secretary, R. Thaizu Puomai as treasurer along with two advisors.

Raj Bhavan declares essay competition results: The results of the essay competition for students of Nagaland on the topic “relevance of Gandhiji’s thoughts for building a peaceful and prosperous Nagaland” has been declared. A Raj Bhavan statement informed that the date for felicitation of winners has been postponed and would not be held on October 2 as informed earlier. Details for felicitation ceremony would be communicated to winners at a later date.

Observation home Zbto organises cultural prog: A cultural programme was held at Observation Home, Zunheboto on the theme “Akuhu lo idewoni” (back to the roots). The programme was attended by members of Juvenile Justice Board, Zunheboto, former juveniles in conflict with law and other invitees.

4th inter-school online quiz competition: Hollotoli School, Dimapur hosted the 4th Inter-School Online Quiz Competition on the theme “National Heritage of India” on September 27-28. Altogether six schools across Nagaland including the host school participated in the competition. The running trophy for the winner was won by Sainik School, Punglwa while Hollotoli School, Dimapur was the runners - up.

In a press release, AH&VS director, Dr. Budhi Lam informed that fast growing birds were reared in the department farm to cater the demand of poultry rearers.

The current batch targeted for poultry farmers of the state is sched-

SCVC objects to shifting of Longshen EAC Hq DIMAPUR: Sheanghah Chingnyu Village Council (SCVC) has objected to shifting of Longshen EAC headquarters established in 1981 under Mon district.

In a press release, chairman SCVC Gangnan Konyak stated that the people of Sheanghah Chingnyu village were “the main land owner”.

The release signed by 13 leaders of the village stated that they noticed “gangster type policy” on shifting of EAC hq without the consent of the “main land owners”— Sheanghah Chingnyu village and Tangnyu village. “We have also come to notice that false clearance was written by unauthorised person in the Sheanghah Chingnyu council pad which is totally illegal,” they claimed.

They stated that Longshen village and Chinglen Village were not approved by the government of India or Nagaland till date. However, they said signatures were put in the letter of shifting EAC hq, which they said was “illegal and challengeable in the court of law.”

The village leaders appealed to the state government and responsible authorities not to initiate the false letter submitted without the mandate of the land-owner/ farmers/public in general.

They warned that failure to comply with public representation, the state government would be solely responsible for all the eventualities.

uled for sale and would begin from September 27. Interested farmers may contact 8974678993 to book their requirement during working hours (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Delivery would be done subject to district wise volume of demand.

Elderline extends greetings on ‘Elders Day’

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KO H I M A , S E P 3 0 (NPN): Elderline—a toll free helpline for elderly persons—has extended greetings to senior citizens community on the occasion of “World Elders Day”.

In a letter, Elderline encouraged senior citizens to feel free to call the tollfree number 14567 to avail services provided to them.

The helpline is operative and would be available for calls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days of the week.

The helpline is mandated to facilitate in providing five crucial services including: informationrelated to elders’ care service providers, pension, government schemes, benefits etc., based on a caller’s requirements; guidance to senior citizens on legal and pension related issues; emotional support – the helpline team would offer counselling support and if required connect with partners specialised in this area; direct field intervention rescue and reunion of homeless elderly where the team would facilitate rescue of homeless senior citizens and arrange accommodations in old age homes managed by NGOs or government run facilities at the same time facilitate the process towards reuniting them with families; abuse – the helpline team will assist senior citizens in getting

their abuse complaint(s) resolved through Maintenance Tribunal or with the help of other stakeholders.

Some of the major stakeholders in addressing senior citizens’ requirement through helpline include: union ministry of social justice and empowerment, national institute of social defence, state social welfare/social justice department, police & health department, deputy commissioners, state legal service authority, tribunal authority, senior citizens’ association Nagaland, unique identification authority of India, senior citizens’ association Nagaland, all Nagaland counselling association, the cloud room Kohima, churches and other religious organisations, Naga hospital authority Kohima, bethel hospital, Kohimas hospital Kohima, old age homes and NGOs. It may be mentioned that on December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons (World Elders Day).

The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991. The day is celebrated by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions older people make to the society.

Okotso sets up ‘village garden’

Elderly citizens of Okotso village at the village garden along with the fruit saplings.

DIMAPUR: A “village garden” was set up at Okotso village under Wokha district with an aim to plant fruit tree species in a dedicated area within the village premises on September 29.

In a press release, Nagaland forest department, IUCN SSC hornbill spe-

cialist group member, Lansothung Lotha informed that the effort initiated by Okotso Village Council (OVC) was carried out for villagers and visitors to relish on fruits grown in the village and an effort to make the village selfsufficient in the future.

Litchi and mango sap-

lings were planted in the garden and more species would be planted in the coming years, the release informed.

It may be mentioned that in order to create “memory plantations”, the saplings were planted by elderly citizens of the village.

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Army busts ULFA-I recruitment module

GUWAHATI, SEP 30 (IANS): The Indian Army has busted a recruitment module of the ULFA-I and apprehended seven youths, who were on their way to the outlawed outfit’s training camps in Myanmar, defence officials said on Thursday.

A defence spokesman said that acting on a specific input of recruitment being carried out by United Liberation Front of AsomIndependent, a joint team of personnel from the Joypur Battalion of the Red Shield Division, along with the Sonari police, busted the module in eastern Assam’s Sivasagar district on Wednesday.

“Seven youths of Namtola (under Sivasagar district) were detained while they are on their way to the ULFA-I training camps across the Myanmar border.

The group included a cadre who had earlier surrendered in 2016 and one who had already tried to join the banned outfit a couple of years back. During the operation, a pistol with ammunition was also recovered,”

APPREHENDS SEVEN MYANMAR-BOUND YOUTH

The seven youths arrested by security agencies (IANS photo)

“within the next two to three years, the problems would be resolved”.

“Government has undertaken some communication with ULFA-I. I asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah whether I can directly talk to Baruah if such a situation arises. He gave me permission and said it has to be a structured dialogue,” said Sarma, who is the convenor of the pro-BJP North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA).

In a positive development after several decades, the outfit had abstained from calling for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

The ULFA-I, which is also known as an anti-talk outfit, and various other extremists groups in the northeastern region regularly called for a boycott of Republic Day and Independence Day functions.

Baruahm, since May this year, had also declared unilateral ceasefire to help the Assam government fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

Over 200 butterfly species spotted in 4th edition of Namdapha Butterfly Meet I TA NAG A R , S E P 3 0 (PTI): Over 200 species of butterflies were spotted at the fourth edition of the Namdapha Butterfly Meet in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, officials said here on Thursday.

The three-day meet was held at the Deban camp of Namdapha National Park (NNP) in the district and concluded on September 28.

Significant among the species recorded during the meet, included the Saffron (Mota Massyla), Koh-i-noor (Amathuxidia Amythaon), Yellow Veined Lancer (Pyroneura Latoia Latoia) and the Zigzag Flat (Odina Decorates).

The meet was organized by the Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED), an NGO, in collaboration with the Tourism department, Changlang district administration, Namdapha Tiger Reserve and the Namdapha National Park (NNP) authorities.

The aim of the event, which witnessed partici-

Namdapha Butterfly Meet, Arunachal Pradesh CreditTwitter.

pants from eight different states of the country and students from different colleges and university of Arunachal Pradesh, was to sensitize the people, especially students on the importance of conserving nature.

Besides butterf ly watching, various activities like nature walk, talks on butterflies and conservation were also organized during the event.

Several butterfly experts and scholars who at-

tended the meet also shared their valuable knowledge with the participating students. A proper checklist through systematic study in the field was created at the end of the meet.

The event concluded with a cleanliness drive, jointly organized by the butterfly meet organizing team, North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat and the NNP authority, the officials added.

the spokesman said.

He said that all the apprehended individuals have been handed over to the police and they have confessed to having been recruited by ULFA-I handlers, thus “breaking the myth of the unilateral ceasefire announced by the ULFA-I”.

The ULFA-I’s “com-

mander-in-chief ” Paresh Baruah recently indicated readiness to hold talks with the government, stating that his group would not mind if Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mediates in the possible peace talks with the Centre.

Talking to Syed Zarir Hussain, the Chief Man-

aging Editor of Assam’s leading television channel, News Live, Baruah had said that Sarma “has the courage, sincerity and honesty to take forward the peace talks”.

On his part, the Assam Chief Minister had, earlier this week, said that an informal process of talks with ULFA-I is going on and

Indian star striker Eugeneson to contest by-poll in Meghalaya

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Assam cabinet nod to Rs 2,500cr for paper mills

6 dead, 16 injured as MTC Abonmai murder case: Manipur govt bus plunges into river reminds MHA to handover probe to NIA

SHILLONG, SEP 30: Indian star striker Eugeneson Lyngdoh will the contest the by-poll to Mawphlang Assembly seat in Meghalaya scheduled to be held on October 30, United Democratic Party (UDP) president, Metbah Lyngdoh announced on Thursday.

The 35-year-old footballer voiced optimism to retain the Mawphlang seat in the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly which fell vacant after the demise of his father Syntar Klas Sunn succumbed to COVID-19 on September 10, 2021.

Sunn won from Mawphlang seat for the first time in 2018 as an Independent and later associated himself with the UDP. He was earlier the Chief Engineer of the PHE department. Eugeneson was officially inducted in the UDP during a meeting held at his residence in Mawngap in the presence of the party President and

DHEMAJI, SEP 30 (PTI): The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved Rs 2,500 crore to acquire assets of two defunct paper mills of PSU Hindustan Paper Corp (HPC) and waive microfinance loans availed by poor women. Briefing the press after the cabinet meeting here, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rs 700 crore was sanctioned for the paper mills and Rs 1,800 crore as the first installment to repay microfinance loans.

“The cabinet approved a Rs 700-crore package for the two paper mills. Out of this, Rs 570 crore will go as a relief package to pay the dues of the employees, while the remaining will be used to pay other bills like electricity charges and payment to the liquidator,” he said. After the due formalities, the 470 acres of land owned by the HPC’s unit at Panchgram and Nagaon mill in Jagiroad will be transferred to the Assam government, he said.

Eugeneson Lyngdoh Assembly Speaker, Methbah Lyngdoh, Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui amongst others. “I feel that they see in me the capability to carry forward the works that my father has done,” Eugeneson said, adding that the UDP have leaders with great capability who can guide him to victory. “I have full confidence in them (UDP leaders).” Eugeneson is the second most-expensive football player in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2017 Edition and played for some of the top notch football clubs in the country, including Shillong Lajong, East Bengal, Bengaluru FC, Atlético de Kolkata, FC Pune City and others

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The ill-fated bus that plunged into Ringdi river.

Correspondent SHILLONG, SEP 30: Six passengers and the driver of the Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) that was on its way from Tura to Shillong via Williamnagar and Nongstoin were killed, 16 others were injured and three others are missing after the vehicle skidded off a bridge into an overflowing Ringdi river at Nongshram in East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the early

2 arrested with fake demonetized notes worth Rs. 4 cr

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IMPHAL, SEP 30: Two persons were arrested on Thursday with fake Indian currency notes of demonetized rupees 1,000 denomination notes worth rupees four crore in Manipur.

Police were yet to reveal the reason behind the accused persons collecting the fake demonetized currency notes.

A team of police commandos attached with Thoubal district police arrested the two persons Chungkham Dewan Singh (50) and Chingakham Surchandra Singh (40) of Keirao Wangkhem in Imphal East district – after the fake currency notes were recovered from a hut in the land of the former (Chungkham Dewan Singh) early today morning.

The fake and demonetized notes were found hidden in a hut in the land of

hours of Thursday.

“Six people, including two women and the bus driver died in the accident, while 16 others are in critical condition in hospitals,” Bruno Sangma, the district police chief of East Garo Hills, said, “Three persons, including another driver of the bus and a woman are missing,” the police official said, adding that search for the three missing persons will continue on Friday.

IMPHAL, SEP 30: Manipur government has once again written the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to issue necessary instruction to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the case of the murder of former Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) president Athuan Abonmai.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh who for Delhi on Thursday evening was also scheduled to meet with Union home minister Amit Shah personally on the matter.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a public function here on Thursday, Biren Singh said that understanding people’s sentiment and seriousness of the case, the state government had written to MHA twice to hand over the case to NIA. He added that a copy of the FIR of the case was also forwarded to the Home

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

NOTICE Dt. Dimapur the 28/09/2021 NO.M-466/2021/4126 Notice is hereby given that Lt. W. Kijong Ao Vrs Shri Sashimongba Aier resident of Signal in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites Claims/Objections concerning to the said land if any & should there be any, should submit to this court on or before 1 (one) month from the date of publication in local newspaper.

SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder :- Shri. W. Kijong Ao Village/Block No. : 9 (Nine), Patta No. : 872 Dag No. : 990, Area : 01B-02K-12Ls North : Approach Road, South : Atila/L.B.C Building East: Boscome School, West : Approach Road

Two persons arrested with fake currency notes of demonetized Rs 1000 denominations by police on Thursday.

Dewan Singh located at the edge of his village, Thoubal district SP Dr Jogeshchandra Haobam told reporters.

He said that the police commandos raided the hut based on specific information in the early hours of today. Following the recovery of the fake notes, the police called up the owner of the hut (Dewan Singh) and based on his revelation,

the police picked up Chingakham Surchandra Singh who was alleged to have deposited the fake notes.

During spot verification, the police found out that the fake notes were brought by one Tony of Waithou of Thoubal currently residing at Keirao Wangkhem a few days ago.

The SP said that a nephew of Tony, by the

name Arun Singh, was also involved in the case. The duo were at large, he added For what purpose the demonetized currency notes were being collected by them was yet to be ascertained, the SP said.

The arrested persons along with the seized item were handed over to Irilbung police station for further investigation, the SP added.

COVID batters Mizoram, active cases shoot to 16,481

AIZAWL, SEP 30 (PTI): Mizoram reported 1,741 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, taking the number of active cases to 16,841, officials said.

Among the new patients were 304 children, they said.

One more person died of COVID-19 in the state in the last 24 hours, pushing the toll to 307.

Mizoram, one of the worst affected states during the second wave of the pandemic, has so far reported 93,660 COVID-19 cases. The state’s total population is around 11 lakh (2011 census).

The single-day positivity rate was

18.44 per cent as the fresh cases were detected after testing 9,440 samples, officials said.

Aizawl reported the highest number of new cases at 915, followed

by Champhai district (388) and Lunglei district (117), they said.

So far, 76,512 people have recovered from the infection in the state.

Aizawl also has the highest number of active cases at 11,649, followed

by Siaha (1,078) and Lunglei (925).

A total lockdown was imposed in Saitual town amid a rising number of cases. The lockdown, imposed on Wednesday evening, will be in place till 7 pm on October 6, as per

a notification issued by the district magistrate. Saitual district has the least number of active cases at 32.

Mizoram’s recovery rate is 81.69 per cent and the death rate is 0.32 per cent. According to immunisation officer Dr Lalzawmi, 4.36 lakh people have been fully vaccinated in the state till Wednesday.

Health Minister R Lalthangliana said that RT-PCR laboratories would be set up in all the districts of the state .

Mizoram has only one RT-PCR laboratory at Zoram Medical College (ZMC), the lone dedicated COVID hospital in the state, near Aizawl.

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Sd/Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE COURT

MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND NOTICE S/C No.186/2021 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Limabenden has been applied by Smti Rongsensungla, W/o Late Limabenden, R/o H.No. 141, Tongdentsuyong Ward, Mokokchung Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO No. NL/S/27643 2. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may, if she/he so desire to appear in this Court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 23.09.2021.

Sd/- Principal District & Sessions Judge Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-364/21

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE MOKOKCHUNG : NAGALAND NOTICE

S/C NO. 176/2021

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Nukentoba has been applied by Smti. Temsungangla W/o Lt. Nukentoba, R/o H.No. 675, Mopungchuket Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland for possession of: 1. Family Pension PPO. NL/1589, 8/8493/65 2. Closing of A/C Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this Court on or before the said day of 23.10.2021.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this day the 23.09.2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge MKC-364/21 Mokokchung : Nagaland.

many as nine sitting MLAs and members of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of Manipur Legislative Assembly were camping in Delhi for the last few days to meet with leaders of Central government, reportedly over the issue of new proposed Manipur Hill Late Athuan Abonmai Areas Autonomous District ministry as asked. “I will Council Bill 2021. also meet and talk to Union home minister Amit Shah regarding the matter during my visit to Delhi,” he said.

Sources said that Biren Singh along with PWD minister Th. Bishwajit and BJP state unit president A Sarda Devi dashed to Delhi after they were summoned by the national BJP president JP Nadda. The source added that they were summoned to discuss matters related to upcoming state elections due by early part of next year. On the other hand, as IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-1 OF SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No. 335 of 21, Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Thinuokhrielie has filed by Smti. Achunuo, W/o Lt. Thinuokhrielie, R/o Lhisema Thinuo, Kohima Village, Nagaland to draw/operate/close/ transfer Leave encashment, GIS, other Service benefits, SBI A/c No 20303800313, who expired on 08.08.2021.

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

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 20th Day of Sept 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Kohima; Nagaland K-1897 Regd. No.794/2021

DECLARATION

Date : 21/09/2021

Regd. No. 213/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 29.09.2021

I, Mrs. N. Mhayani Lotha, aged about 55 years, wife of Mr. Moatoshi Changkija, permanent resident of H.No. 106, Fellowship Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under: 1. That I am presently serving as Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in Social Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland.

2. That in my High School Leaving Certificate admit card, my name was recorded as N. Mhayani Lotha, at the time of entry into service, my name was recorded as Mhayani Murry and in my SBI Bank Account bearing No. 10810601520, it was recorded as Mhayani.

3. That the names N. Mhayani Lotha, Mhayani Murry and Mhayani are one and the same person and that is me.

4. That this affidavit is made to declare that I shall be known and called as N. Mhayani Lotha for all official as well as practical purposes.

Henceforth, as and when the names N. Mhayani Lotha, Mhayani Murry and Mhayani appears, it should be read and understood as N. Mhayani Lotha 5. That the statements made in this declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing material is concealed thereof.

In witness whereof, I signed this declaration on this the day of September, 2021 at Dimapur.

DECLARANT Sworn before me, NOTARY PUBLIC DP-4734/21

I, Smti. Viheli Sumi @ Viheli alias Inali Zhimomi and Viholi Asumi, aged about 36 years D/o Late Khenito, Resident of H/No. 487, New Colony, Purana Bazar, District Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, my name is differently entered/recorded as Viholi Asumi, Viheli alias Inali Zhimomi and Viheli Sumi in all my official documents and in my SBI Bank Account bearing A/C No. 31142155328 with SBI Purana Bazar, Dimapur, Naharbari.

3. That this affidavit is sworn solely for the purpose of declaring my name Viheli Sumi, Viheli alias Inali Zhimomi and Viholi Asumi refers to one and same person ie, my name.

4. That the statement made in para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing is concealed therein.

DEPONENT Sworn before me.

PUBLIC NOTARY/MAGISTRATE DP-4743/21

PM lays foundation stone of 4 Raj medical colleges SAYS THERE SHOULD BE ONE MEDICAL COLLEGE FOR PG MEDICAL EDUCATION IN EVERY DISTRICT

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Fearing getting killed in an encounter by the police, most-wanted gangster Kala Jatheri has filed a plea in a Delhi court seeking directions to the concerned jail authorities to shackle and handcuff him whenever he is produced for hearing.

Jatheri’s request came in the backdrop of the Rohini court shootout in which Jitender Singh Mann alias ‘Gogi’ was killed by two assailants, who were subsequently gunned down by the police.

The court on its part has accepted Jatheri’s plea and issued directions to the jail superintendent and all the concerned police authorities to bring him in shackles and handcuffs during transit.

Jatheri is currently in

the custody of Faridabad Police. His lawyer said in the plea that the accused is having apprehension with regard to a “false and fake encounter” by the police while transiting or on a production warrant.

“For the safety of his life, the applicant himself wishes to be brought duly handcuffed and shackled during the course of transit and on production warrant which would be helpful for the police as well as for the accused as apprehension of the police that he may escape would be minimised and so also the apprehension of the applicant with regard to any false encounter,” the plea said. The Special Cell of Delhi Police had arrested Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on July 30.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): Natwar Singh, Congress veteran and former Union minister, has come down heavily on party leadership and criticised the top brass after Amarinder Singh stepped down from his post of Punjab Chief Minister. The veteran went as far as indicating that the Gandhis are largely responsible for the mess, report Zee News.

Natwar Singh said the party is in “very poor shape”, in an interview with News18.

He said that the Congress party which Amarinder joined is very different from the Congress party of today.

“It’s (the party) in very poor shape. I don’t know whether he (Amarinder) will leave the Congress, but the fact of the matter is that at one point, the Congress was one of the greatest democratic parties

Stressing on the need to spread the network of healthcare facilities across the country, he said be it AIIMS or medical colleges it is very important to spread their network rapidly to every nook and corner of the country.

“Today we can say with satisfaction that India is moving from six AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) to a strong network of more than 22 AIIMS,” he said.

In 2014, the total seats for under-graduate and postgraduate medical studies in the country was close to 82,000, which has now increased to 1.40 lakh, Modi said. “The success of the

Channi, Sidhu meet: No resolution of differences

Trader’s death: Yogi meets kin, promises job to wife, fair probe

CHANDIGARH, SEP 30 (PTI): The suspense over the resolution of issues raised by Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu continued Thursday evening after a two-hour meeting between him and Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi.

There was no immediate briefing after the meeting held at the Punjab Bhavan here, two days after Sidhu resigned as the Punjab Congress chief following differences over the appointment of “tainted” officials and ministers. Channi first left the meeting venue around 6 pm while Sidhu came out about half an hour later. No party leader spoke to the media after the meeting concluded.

Earlier in the day, Sidhu reached Chandigarh from Patiala to meet Channi.

KANPUR/GORAKHPUR (UP), SEP 30 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met the family of the Kanpur businessman who died during a police raid at a Gorakhpur hotel, assuring a fair probe and a government job to his wife.

The CM has also directed the Kanpur district administration to prepare a proposal to increase the ex gratia to the family from Rs 10 lakh announced earlier, sources at the Chief Minister’s Office said.

Victim Manish Gupta’s wife, Meenakshi Gupta, told reporters that the CM has accepted their all demands and agreed to transfer the case from Gorakhpur to Kanpur.

Meanwhile, according to the post-mortem report, Gupta had injury marks on the whole body besides a

must be identified and disciplined,” the former Union Minister wrote, not holding back while slamming Congress workers. A group of Congress workers last evening held up “Get well soon, Kapil Sibal” placards, threw tomatoes at his house and damaged his car. Workers of the Youth Congress also raised slogans of “Leave the party! Come to your senses!” and “Rahul Gandhi Zindabad!”

The episode highlights internal turmoil boiling over in the party as it struggles with a huge crisis in Punjab, barely four months before state polls, after the sudden resignation of its state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Sibal yesterday questioned who was taking calls in the Congress. “In the Congress there is no elected president now. Who is taking calls? We don’t know who is taking decisions in the party,” he had said.

He also declared that he would keep raising questions as “We are

G-23, definitely not Ji Huzoor-23.”

Sibal and Anand Sharma are both in the “G-23” or the group of 23 dissident Congress leaders who wrote an unprecedented letter to Sonia Gandhi last year calling for a complete turnaround in the Congress and a “full-time, visible leadership”.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, another signatory to the letter, wrote again yesterday urging Sonia Gandhi to call a meeting of the Congress Working Committee to decide on a full-time party president.

Yogi Adityanath skull injury. Earlier in the day, the CM had said the guilty won’t be spared in the case, in which six policemen have been booked on the murder charge.

The sources said CM Adityanath announced that Gupta’s wife will be given the job of an officer on special duty (OSD) in the Kanpur Development Authority.

Meenakshi Gupta told reporters, “The CM has accepted all our demands and we are satisfied with the meeting.”

“The CM has asked for an application for a CBI inquiry as per our demand and has accepted my plea for a government job and financial security for my son’s future,” she said.

“Besides, he has also agreed to transfer the case from Gorakhpur to Kanpur, taking note of the seriousness of the matter,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Opposition slammed the state government over law and order.

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, who rushed to the home of the businessman at Burra in Kanpur, demanded a CBI probe under the supervision of a sitting High Court judge. He also announced Rs 20 lakh to the family besides assuring of meeting legal costs in the fight for justice.

Yadav said the inci-

to pay a visit to the victim’s family.

Meanwhile, two senior Gorakhpur officials were allegedly caught on tape, apparently asking a Kanpur businessman’s family not to pursue his death case.

It is not immediately clear whether the video was recorded before or after a murder case was registered.

In the video put up by the Uttar Pradesh Congress on its Twitter handle, an officer in a police uniform and another sitting next to him are seen with the kin of the dead businessman.

The officer in police uniform has an IPS badge on his shoulder.

Samajwadi Party’s district president Ram Nagina Sahni said they appeared to be District Magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand and SSP Vipin Tada.

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G-23 seeking organisational revamp, demanded that a meeting of the CWC be convened immediately to discuss internal party issues such as a spate of defections from the party and turmoil in many state units including Punjab.

Sibal had also raised questions on the decision-making process in the party in the absence of a regular president, and demanded dialogue where all senior leaders would be heard. “In our party at the moment there is no president. So we don’t know who is taking these decisions. We know and yet we don’t know.... I believe one of my senior colleagues has written to the Congress president to immediately convene a CWC. So that at least some things that we can’t speak publicly, we can have a dialogue in the CWC,” he said.

dent is part of the state government’s “thoko neeti” (encounter policy), which has given a licence to kill to “trigger-happy policemen”.

Akhilesh alleged that evidence has been destroyed from the hotel where Gupta was “murdered”.

If justice is not done, then SP will launch a march from Kanpur to Lucknow to wake up the government from its slumber, he said.

BSP supremo Mayawati too sought a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Mayawati termed as “grossly unfair” the “attempt” by the Gorakhpur police to “save” the policemen, who were prima facie guilty of vandalism in the hotel. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also hit out at the BJP government and according to party sources, she is likely

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CWC meet to be convened soon: Surjewala a day after Azad, Kapil Sibal demanded it NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The Cong ress Working Committee (CWC) will meet “very soon”, the party said on Thursday, a day after some senior leaders demanded such a meeting in the face of multiple desertions and turmoil in the organisation.

Chief spokesperson of the Congress Randeep Surjewala said the party president had indicated last week that a meeting of the CWC, the top decision-making body of the party, would be called very soon.

“Before leaving for Shimla, Congress president Sonia had already indicated that a CWC meeting shall be called very soon. Accordingly, CWC meeting shall be held in the coming days,” Surjewala told PTI. On Wednesday, senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal, who are part of

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I was also a chief minister.

We worked on that. The problem here was that the health system was divided and there was a lack connectivity and collective approach at the national level,” he said.

“There was also a gap in traditional and modern medicine systems, and the shortcomings in governance also needed to be removed.

Therefore, we started working on a new national health policy,” he said.

The prime minister said that from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to Ayushman Bharat and now, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, many such efforts are being made.

Anand Sharma shocked by Congress hooliganism

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): A day after Congress leader Kapil Sibal’s home was attacked by his own party men, protesting his criticism of the Gandhis, his colleague Anand Sharma said he is “shocked and disgusted”.

The attack followed Sibal’s “G23, not Ji Huzoor-23” taunt at the Gandhis, who are facing fresh questions on their decisions amid the Congress’s Punjab mess.

“Shocked and disgusted to hear the news of attack and hooliganism at Kapil Sibal’s house. This deplorable action brings disrepute to the party and needs to be strongly condemned,” Anand Sharma tweeted, urging Sonia Gandhi to take strong action.

“Congress has a history of upholding freedom of expression. Differences of opinion and perception are integral to a democracy. Intolerance and violence is alien to Congress values and culture. Those responsible

rochemical sector,” he said.

On COVID-19, Modi said that the biggest pandemic in 100 years has taught a lot to the health sector of the world and India has resolved to increase its capacity of self-reliance in this disaster.

Prior to the address, Modi virtually laid the foundation stones of medical colleges of Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh and Dausa and inaugurated the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology’s Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT) in Sitapura, Jaipur by pressing a button on a remote.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also addressed the function virtually while Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was present in the function held at CIPET in Jaipur.

Union ministers Gajendra Shekhawat, Bhupendra Yadav, Kailash Chaudhary, Arjun Meghwal, former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra and others also attended the programme through video conference.

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central government’s free (COVID-19) vaccine campaign for all is a reflection of its efforts. Today, more than 88 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in India,” he said.

The prime minister said that for many English has been a hindrance to get medical education. But the new education policy has paved way for education in Indian languages and those who did not get the chance to study in English-medium schools will also be able to become doctors and serve humanity, he said.

Modi also said that every section of society should get opportunities and this is the main reason behind the OBC (Other Backward Class) and the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservations in medical colleges. Highlighting the significance of skilled manpower for the petrochemical sector, he said that a high level of skill will not only increase the strength of India but will also play a big role in realising the resolve of a self-reliant India.

“Skilled manpower is the need of the day for one of the fastest growing pet-

in the world. Today, it’s in a pathetic state,” Natwar told the same channel. Singh also said that Amarinder had served the Congress for so many years and been in politics for 52 years, and in place of that they brought someone like Navjot Singh Sidhu. Singh said further, “It’s not alright at all, there are three people responsible (Sonia, Priyanka, Rahul), one of them is Rahul who doesn’t even hold any designation, and he is calling the shots.” In another interview to India Today, the veteran leader said that he is doubtful if Charanjit Singh Channi’s government will last and since Punjab is a border state, it’s a risky business.

Incidentally, a day earlier, another senior leader, Kapil Sibal targeted the party high command over the lack of leadership. He is one of the 23 leaders (G-23) who wrote a letter to Sonia Gandhi demanding organisational reforms in the party and a full-time President.

Sibal said he would continue to raise those demands. “We are not ‘Jee Huzoor 23’. It is very clear. We will keep talking. We will continue to reiterate our demands,” Sibal was quoted as saying

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He said after efforts and many challenges, the government was finally able to bring reform by forming the National Medical Commission in place of the MCI. The impact of the commission is now visible, Prime Minister Modi said.

Modi said when he became chief minister of Gujarat 20 years ago, there were many challenges in the areas of medical infrastructure, medical education and treatment facilities, but he accepted the challenges and tried to change the situation with collective efforts.

He said the shortcomings in the health sector, which he felt as a chief minister, are now being removed in the country.

The Centre worked on a national approach and a new national policy to transform the health sector, Modi said.

“Health is a state subject and I know what difficulties are there, because

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JAIPUR, SEP 30 (PTI): The government is making efforts to ensure each district of the country has a medical college or an institution for post-graduate medical education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

He also said the gap in medical education and delivery of health services is being reduced and that the government’s focus is on preventive healthcare as well as promoting ayurveda and yoga.

In six years, more than 170 medical colleges have been completed and work on over 100 new medical colleges is going on at a fast pace, Modi said at a virtual ceremony to mark the foundation stone laying of four medical colleges and inauguration of the Institute of Petrochemicals Technology in Rajasthan.

“The Centre is making efforts that there should be one medical college or institution for PG (postgraduate) medical education in every district,” he said.

Ta l k i n g a b o u t t h e erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI), he said that questions used to be

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Opposing opposition

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pposition parties in India talk big but have small hearts and that it why the BJP under Narendra Modi looks like it will certainly return back to power in 2024 with a reduced number but still a majority. The efforts to cobble opposition unity continues with glaring regularity whenever the opposition leaders sense that the Modi government has taken a bad decision and therefore, this should be exploited for votes. A case in point of the most recent issue that the opposition has chosen to exploit is the Farmer’s Bill issue. However, opposition parties are bitter foes when it comes to winning state elections. In Punjab the Congress is imploding due to the war within and which has literally snatched defeat from the jaws of certain victory in the 2022 assembly election. The Congress has a pan-India presence but it is in a self destruct mode mainly due to the inept handling of internal matters by the Gandhi siblings. While the BJP has had no qualms about poaching Congress leaders since 2015 because the saffron party has no pan-India presence, the other non-NDA parties who call themselves as opposition are also poaching on Congress leaders. The TMC is poaching on Congress leaders in Bengal , Tripura, Assam, Goa. Yet these parties still talk of opposition unity to fight Modi. The BJP has now established a strong presence across large parts of the Northeast, one of the two regions (the other being the South) where it has traditionally been weak. The BJP has no qualms about sentiments as it has taken a clear stand about communalism versus nationalism.

The saffron party has also effectively marginalised the charge of being a “communal party” by successfully roping in political opportunists to form coalition governments. On the other hand, the Congress appears to be fighting its own inability to drive the message and comprehend how people view it from how the party views itself vis-à-vis the dynastic Nehru-Gandhi “high command.” Unlike the BJP and the Sangh Parivar, the Congress lacks a sense of purpose and unanimity to change the narrative from religion or communalism to economy, employment, security and environment etc. That is why the Congress has been falling prey to its own unpreparedness. Of all opposition politicians, Rahul Gandhi is the only one who attacks Modi day in and day out. Rahul has no idea about what are the other issues but is only intent on attacking Modi on anything. Rahul seems to suffer from Modi-fixation which he displayed in 2019 when he walked towards Modi during a house debate and gave him a nice hug to the astonishment of the one who was hugged including all members of the house. Probably the inexperienced and youthful Gandhi feels he is on tract and that it will fetch him the coveted prize of becoming the opposition face to battle Modi. Rahul continues to wrongly gauge Modi by simply dismissing him as a communal and divisive leader and one who is for the interests of corporate India. While other parties are still grappling with how to challenge the BJP, the prime minister Modi has not only consolidated his own position but also clearly indicated that there is no single “leader,” especially among the opposition, who can be considered a real all-India competitor with acceptability among large sections of society.

DailyDevotion The Assigning of the Call

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church… —Colossians 1:24 We take our own spiritual consecration and try to make it into a call of God, but when we get right with Him He brushes all this aside. Then He gives us a tremendous, riveting pain to fasten our attention on something that we never even dreamed could be His call for us. And for one radiant, flashing moment we see His purpose, and we say, “Here am I! Send me” (Isaiah 6:8).

This call has nothing to do with personal sanctification, but with being made broken bread and poured-out wine. Yet God can never make us into wine if we object to the fingers He chooses to use to crush us. We say, “If God would only use His own fingers, and make me broken bread and poured-out wine in a special way, then I wouldn’t object!” But when He uses someone we dislike, or some set of circumstances to which we said we would never submit, to crush us, then we object. Yet we must never try to choose the place of our own martyrdom. If we are ever going to be made into wine, we will have to be crushed—you cannot drink grapes. Grapes become wine only when they have been squeezed.

I wonder what finger and thumb God has been using to squeeze you? Have you been as hard as a marble and escaped? If you are not ripe yet, and if God had squeezed you anyway, the wine produced would have been remarkably bitter. To be a holy person means that the elements of our natural life experience the very presence of God as they are providentially broken in His service. We have to be placed into God and brought into agreement with Him before we can be broken bread in His hands. Stay right with God and let Him do as He likes, and you will find that He is producing the kind of bread and wine that will benefit His other children.

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A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t. ~ Jack Dempsey

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Post-mortem

Are we going to miss the bus to economic development?

C onsidering the changing scenario for accelerated exploration and production (E&P) activities in Northeast region by the central government, we the undersigned Naga Officers working (outside Nagaland) in a public Sector upstream oil and gas Company wish to put forward the following points for information of every Naga inorder to create awareness and garner public support in the context of oil and gas business in Nagaland.

While acknowledging the sacrifices made by our elders and older generation to preserve the Naga traditions, culture, land and mineral resources in the past; we are also seeing that the present reality that we Nagas face is quite different from what all of us aspire to be. The younger generation wants economic independence and development for sustainability and purposeful engagement. The world around us is changing so rapidly that we cannot effort to remain in isolation while the rest of the world is moving into more advanced forms of development and progress.

Firstly, all of us are aware that almost thirty years have passed by since Nagaland has come to a complete standstill w.r.t. oil exploration and production activities within the State. We also know that the state is in a limbo mired with complications over who owns ‘land, mineral and its resources’. Is it is the Central or State Government, local community or the individual land owners?

There appears to be a confusion over interpretation of Article 371(A) vs Article 246 of the Constitution as to who should prevail over the other in this context. Meanwhile, the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, in exercise of its powers conferred under Article 371A(1)(a), passed a Resolution rendering all the Acts of the Parliament that govern Petroleum and Natural Gas inapplicable to the State of Nagaland and went on to frame the “Nagaland Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2012”.This complex geo-political issue then led to the present Court case PIL (Suo Motto) litigation which again has a connection to an memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the state government and Lotha Hoho (LH) for amendment of NP&NG Regulations and Rules 2012 which is yet to be implemented.

Notwithstanding the above, the moot point is that Nagaland Government (meaning the Nagas in general) is losing out on major financial benefits, long term gainful employment and business opportunities that can be generated out of oil exploration & production activities. For example, on an average, our neighbour State Assam earns 2000 crores as royalty from oil and gas alone. This is excluding the hundreds of crores spend by the oil PSU in employment, contract works, development activities besides the enormous infrastructure development and other CSR activities carried out in its operational

areas. While our leaders and policy decision makers have been raising the issue at appropriate levels, we do not really know how long it will take for a clarity or judgement to emerge…maybe months, years or even a lifetime. However, we should all realize that we are losing precious time in the waiting. We may miss the bus leading to economic development and industrialization.

Secondly, in the recently concluded conference on oil and gas opportunities in North Eastern Region under the theme ‘Exploration & Production (E&P) investment opportunities in the North East’ held on 21st September,2021 at Guwahati, the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri declared that oil and gas projects worth Rs 1 lakh Crore has been approved for North Eastern Region and that the projects will be carried out and likely be completed by 2025. He said that North East Region (NER), with its abundant natural resources, rich cultural heritage and huge opportunities for growth is central to the country’s development agenda. The North-Eastern States of India are perceived to be highly prospective based on available geo-scientific information. Hence ample opportunities for potential oil and gas finds through accelerated exploration exists in the region. He said that the outlook of E&P business in North East Region is indeed promising and urged upon all stakeholders to actively participate and become

part of the national E&P enterprise which is set to gather momentum in the days ahead since it will act as a catalyst for the envisaged future growth of the region. Will Nagaland be part of this growth engine that will accelerate economic development.

Thirdly and more worrying is the fact that usage of fossil fuel as energy may not last very long as other countries are already shifting towards renewable energy. Eg. On September 24th, 2021,Tata Motors has announced that it has now crossed the 10,000 unit sales milestone with its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio. Mumbai is already on its way of converting its public city buses into electric bus fleets.

There are plans to turn public bus fleets in Aurangabad, Nashik, Pune and Nagpur into electric bus fleets as well. Delhi will start receiving its first fleet of 300 e-buses from January 2022. The move for renewable energy has already begun and will pick up tempo in the near future. At the same time, energy companies are also diversifying their E&P core activities by investing huge capital for research and production for cleaner & renewable energy to meet global energy demand. Under such a scenario, we Nagas stand in a very critical juncture. Do we still decide to wait? Let us also keep in mind that it usually takes 3-4 years upto even 10 years to explore, evaluate the commerciality aspect of an oil discovery before actual production happens. This again will depend on

whether crude oil will still retain its value and relevance by the time we reach this stage.

Towards the above, the present generation should not be deprived of economic activities and benefits that can accrue if the process of industrialization takes place in Nagaland. It is not only the State and Central Government, but the role and participation of every Naga to be aware of the oil and gas business and support this move before another demonetizationlike-situation takes place. It will be a good option for the Nagas to go with the flow and support the Central Government’s strategic initiative as it is giving topmost priority for accelerating economic development and industrialization through investments in the NER. This is the opportune time for the Nagas to take advantage or else we may be left behind again.

M.A. Niphi, DGM (AdminFrontier Basin), R. Jonathan, GM (Geology), Benjamin Jamio, DGM (Oil & Gas PL), Moakumzuk Ao, DGM (Field Engg), Temjenmongba Jamir, DGM (FIELD COMM), T. Benthungo Ngullie, DGM (Well Logging), Lanuwabang Jamir, Dy Chief Chemist, Avi Richa, Dy Chief Engr (Well Logging), Nchum Ngullie, Chief Manager (Security) (The undersigned are all employed with Oil India Ltd and based in Duliajan, Assam)

The long history of the Rohingyas that Myanmar refuses to acknowledge

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yanmar’s propaganda often castigates the Rohingya as either Bengalis, Chittagonians or illegal immigrants.

It is important to counter this propaganda head-on.

Historical evidence supports the identity of the Rohingya as one of the native ethnic groups of Myanmar.

Until 1982, the Rohingya were known as Arakanese when the Burma Citizenship Law deleted the term “Arakanese” from the list of eight indigenous groups and replaced the term with “Rakhine”. This change was opposed by Arakanese Muslims because the term “Rakhine” denoted only the Buddhist community in Arakan State.

The term “Arakanese” referred to Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians in Arakan. In 1989, Arakan State was renamed Rakhine State. Burma was renamed Myanmar. It was against this backdrop that the term “Rohingya” gained more traction. The term Rohingya is linked to the ancient local names of Arakan, including Mrohaung and Roshang.

Familiar misuse The misuse of nomenclature as a policy of segregation and cultural genocide was seen during the Holocaust. Raphael Lemkin, the lawyer who coined the word genocide, describes in his book Axis Rule in Occupied Europe about how the Nazis changed the Jewish names of public venues as part of erasing any trace of Jewish identity. The removal of “Arakan” and “Arakanese” in Burmese law deprived the Rohingya of their civic identity as stakeholders in the Union of Burma.

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Myanmar’s military rulers like to contend that the Rohingya are illegal settlers who arrived during the period of British colonial rule.

They are equated with other immigrants from British India, including migrants from North India and South India who proliferated Burmese port cities during British rule. But the truth is that the Rohingya are a native community and an integral part of Arakanese history.

Arakan stands out in Southeast Asia for its unique interaction with the Indian subcontinent, particularly Bengal. The historian Pamela Gutman, whose doctoral thesis concerned the cultural history of Arakan, notes that Arakan’s heartland was in its north near the border with Bengal. Separated from Burma proper by the Arakan Mountains, the coastal region of Arakan was open to influence from the Indian subcontinent via Bengal and the Bay of Bengal.

Early history Between the 4th and 8th centuries, the Candra dynasty in the city of Vesali ruled Arakan. They were related to the Candra dynasty of Harikela in southeastern Bengal. Archaeological excavations from the pre-Islamic period have also unearthed artefacts containing the proto-Bengali script in Arakan.

Historian Paul Wheatley has described the “Indianisation” of Arakan in the pre-Islamic period.

The Arakan-Bengal relationship reached its high point in the 15th century.

The Na Mi rajawan is a chronicle of Arakanese oral history. It relates to the exile of Min Saw Mun, the ruler of Laungyet who is believed

to have fled to Bengal during a Burmese invasion.

Jacques Pierre Leider estimates that Min Saw Mun fled to Bengal in 1406 and returned to Arakan in 1428.

This means Min Saw Mun arrived in Bengal during the reign of Sultan Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah (1389-1410) and left during the reign of Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah (1415-1432).

An academic consensus prevails that Min Saw Mun returned to Arakan, regained the throne and shifted the capital from Laungyet to Mrauk-U (erstwhile Mrohaung). The establishment of the capital at Mrauk-U heralded the most significant period in the history of Arakan. In Arakanese traditional history, the restoration of the throne is described in glowing terms.

The book BengalArakan Relations (1430 to 1666) by Mohammad Ali Chowdhury provides valuable references regarding the Bengali role in Arakanese affairs. Bengali literary texts are among the chief primary sources to detail the history of Arakan during the MraukU period.

Nasrullah Khandakar’s Shariatnamah tells us that a Bengali aristocrat named Burhanuddin settled in Arakan with his group of soldiers. Burhanuddin is the first recorded Muslim defence minister of Arakan.

There is much academic literature that speculates that Min Saw Mun regained control of Arakan with the help of forces from Bengal.

Arakanese traditional history states that Arakan was a tributary state of the Bengal Sultanate for a certain period. Arakan later became

independent.

Islamic influence Between 1430 and 1638, a total of 16 Arakanese kings are recorded to have used Muslim titles.

The most enduring evidence of Indo-Islamic influence in Arakan is currency.

Coins of the Mrauk-U period provide crucial evidence of the influence of Bengal in Arakan. After the restoration of Min Saw Mun, Arakanese coins were inspired by Bengali currency. Post-restoration Arakanese coinage featured Perso-Arabic and Bengali scripts.

It is important to understand the demographics and economy of Arakan during the Mrauk-U period. Arakan became home to a growing Muslim community due to its position as a coastal trading power. While Bengal was famous for its muslin exports, Arakan became a haven for the slave trade in conjunction with the Portuguese.

Arakan’s pirate raids against Bengal resulted in the forced deportation of thousands of people into its territory. They included farmers who cultivated the royal lands of the king of Arakan, artists, craftsmen, scholars, horsemen, guards, sailors, rowers, soldiers, archers, weavers, priests and bureaucrats.

During the 17th century, Arakan was a haven of Bengali culture. Some of the most prominent poets of the Bengali language in the 17th century lived in Arakan. Alaol, the bard of middle Bengali literature, resided in Arakan. Alaol was a versatile genius. He was an accomplished horseman and a scholar of Sanskrit, Bengali, Arabic, Persian, and

Hindustani. Alaol authored at least six books, including the Padmavati and the Iskandarnama (tales of Alexander the Great).

During the 18th century, the Burmese invasion of Arakan resulted in a demographic vacuum. The elite of Arakan were deported to central Burma while many in the general populace migrated to Bengal. The Rakhine community in Barisal are descendants of refugees who came from Arakan in the 18th century.

Enter the British British rule in Arakan started with the First AngloBurmese War in 1823.

The British were keen to repopulate Arakan. As a result, British policy encouraged migration from the Chittagong Division of Bengal into the Arakan Division of Burma. As both Bengal and Arakan were ruled by the same sovereign power, this migration was lawfully permitted and encouraged.

Much of this migration was seasonal instead of permanent. Most Bengalis migrated to Arakan temporarily for jobs. A minority became permanent residents and assimilated with the local Muslim population.

British migration policy aimed to stimulate the rice economy in Arakan. It was a relative success. The farmlands south of the Naaf River became an extension of the rice economy in the Chittagong Division.

Bengal was one of the principal buyers of Arakanese rice. Due to the civil war in the United States and the opening of the Suez Canal, Europe turned to Arakan and the rest of Burma for rice imports.

Azolla as feed for livestock and poultry

The Muslim population in Arakan grew from 12.24% in 1869 to 25.56% in 1931. Migration from Bengal contributed to population growth until the early 1900s when land became more expensive. Fertility was the most important factor for population growth in the early 20th century. By the 1920s and 1930s, 75% of the Muslim population in Burma were born within Burma.

Arakan Division had the largest percentage of Muslims in British Burma.

Colonial census reports in 1921 and 1931 described Arakanese Muslims with various terms, including “Arakan Mahomedans”, “Chittagonian Mahomedans born in Burma”, “Chittagonian Mahomedans born outside of Burma”, “Bengali Mahomedans born in Burma”, “Bengali Mahomedans born outside of Burma”, “Indian Muslims” and “Indo-Burmans”.

In hindsight, these labels were deeply flawed.

A person born in Arakan should simply have been called Arakanese and not a Bengali or Chittagonian.

In 1937, Burma was separated from British India into a distinct crown colony.

Burma’s 1947 constitution promised citizenship to all residents in its territory, including those born in Burma or born “within His Britannic Majesty’s dominions”. When British rule ended in 1948, the Rohingya were legally recognised as Arakanese and enjoyed rights as full citizens in the newly formed Union of Burma.

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zolla is a free-floating aquatic fern of of azolla, firstly a trench (e.g. 6.0x1.0x.02m) money for the farmers. Azolla can be used broiler ducks.

Azolla can also be fed to sheep, goats, the family Azollaceae and order Pte- should be made preferably in a shade area as a conventional feed upto 35% in lactating ridophyta. They are rich in protein, avoiding direct sunlight. Silpauline sheet is cow. In growing calves increase in growth pigs and rabbits with no adverse affects on minerals, vitamins etc and are an emerging than spread uniformly in all corners of the rate by 9% is obtained when azolla is given their performances. Azolla cultivation with unconventional feed and protein supplement pit. The azolla should always be reared in at 60 gram per animal per day. The benefits paddy and fish is said to have increased the for animals like ruminants, pigs, poultry and partial shade as it grows better under partial of feeding azolla to ruminants goes listless rice production by 20% and fish production fish. Azolla is easy to cultivate and when shade. Maintain 10 cm water level and the as it increase the milk production, milk fat by 30% respectively.

Conclusion fed to animals reduces cost on feed which water should be changed after every 20 to 25 percentage, reduce in buying commercial Azolla can be fed both to ruminants is one of the highest input or cost in any days. Add dry FYM (Farm Yard Manure) feeds, improves in growth of calves, reduces livestock and poultry rearing. It is reported and DAP (Di Ammonium Phosphate) so to in milk production cost when fed to calves, and non ruminants as an ideal feed. In paddy by various researchers that inclusion of avoid turning it reddish. Harvest when tank improves hair coat and keeping the animal field they are used as biofertilizers for wet land paddy. It has become a popular feed azolla in animal diet promotes feed intake, is full. It is estimated that 35 to 40 tons of active. body weight gain and improves the overall azolla on dry weight basis can be harvested Effects of feeding azolla to non- item and widely cultivated in countries like China, Vietnam and the Philippines while health as azolla contains growth promoters per hectare per year. ruminants and is easily digested by the animals. Azolla Effects of feeding azolla to ruminants Azolla feeding in broiler chicken im- our country is in developing stage. Azolla is also grown along with paddy as it acts Azolla is fed to milch animals like cows proves in weight gain and increases egg can serve our purpose of feeding animals and as bio-fertilizers for wetland paddy thereby and buffalos in about 1.5 to 2 kg along with production in layers. Dried azolla at the poultry in near future along with techniques increasing the yield of paddy by more than concentrate feed in 1:1 ratio with green fodder rate of 5% when fed to broilers, improves like processing and preservation like hay and 20%. It can be found growing in pond, canal, (ad lib) will increase milk by 20.96% in cows feed intake, higher body weight gain and silage for lean periods. They are given at the river and other water sources. Dry flakes and by 16.9% in buffalo. Increase in milk in feed conversion efficiency of 2.06 at 2 to 6 rate of 1.5 to 2.0 kg to adult cow, buffalo and of azolla is used as feed for livestock and liters and fat in percentage for cow is 1 to weeks of age. Research findings indicates that bullock, 1.5 to 2.0 kg to pigs, 300 to 500 grams poultry while fresh azolla is used as feed 1.5 liters and 4.4 to 4.7 percent respectively azolla can be used upto 15% in their diet will to goats, 20 to 30 gram to layers/broilers and for fish. For culture of azolla, the pH of the and for buffalo is 1 to 1.4 liters and 6.2 to not affect their feed consumption. The cost 100 gram to rabbits. soil should be 4.5 to 7.0 (tolerable pH 3.5 6.9 percent respectively. Feeding of azolla of broiler production will be significantly Krishi Vigyan Kendra to 10.0). The temperature favorable for its reduces the requirements of commercial low if azolla is supplemented @ 5%. They Animal Science Division growth ranges from 18 to 28º C. For culture feed by about 20 to 25 % and thereby saves can be fed upto 10% of basal diet in Pekin Tuensang, Nagaland Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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issue with China will continue VR Chaudhari takes charge as new IAF chief tillBorder boundary deal is reached: Army chief

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari on Thursday took over as the new chief of the Indian Air Force Chief as Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria demitted the post on superannuation.

After assuming charge, the new chief said that he was honoured and privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Indian Air Force.

Extending greetings to all Air Warriors, non-combatants (enrolled), DSC personnel, civilians and their families, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari expressed absolute faith and confidence in their ability to accomplish all assigned tasks with resolute dedication while maintaining IAF’s operational capability at an all-time high. Outlining the focus areas for commanders and personnel, he said: “Protec-

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari takes charge as new Chief of Air Staff, at Vayu Bhawan in New Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

tion of our Nation’s sovereignty and integrity is to be ensured at any cost.”

He added that enhancement of operational capability through integration of newly-inducted platforms,

weapons and equipment with existing assets, and dovetailing the same in concepts of operations would remain a priority area.

The new IAF chief also stressed on acquisition

of new technology, promotion of indigenisation and innovation, strengthening of cyber security, rapid adaptation of training methods to meet future demands, and sustained work to nurture human resources.

He urged all to “always uphold the ethos and credo of the Air Warrior, and strive to be an asset to the IAF in any role tasked for”.

An alumnus of NDA, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari was commissioned in December 1982 in the fighter stream of the IAF. He has flown more than 3,800 hours on multiple fighter and trainer aircraft.

During his career spanning almost four decades, he has held many significant command and staff appointments.

His operational appointments include of a MiG-29 Squadron, two Air

Force Stations, and Western Air Command, and staff appointments include the Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Air Defence), Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Personnel Officers), Deputy Commandant of Air Force Academy and Air Assistant to Chief of the Air Staff.

A Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor, he has served as an instructor at flying training establishments and has also been an air force examiner.

H e wa s a p i o n e e r member of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Display Team.

An alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he has served as a Directing Staff there. He has also served as Directing Staff at DSCSC in Zambia.

SC rules no insurance claim for stolen Polling ‘peaceful’ in Bhabanipur, moderate turnout recorded vehicle without valid registration NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that an insurance company can reject the claim, if a vehicle does not have valid registration, as it denied a claim for the theft of a car having temporary registration.

A bench headed by Justice U.U. Lalit and comprising Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Bela M. Trivedi said: “What is important is this court’s opinion of the law, that when an insurable incident that potentially results in liability occurs, there should be no fundamental breach of the conditions contained in the contract of insurance.”

The bench added that on the date of theft, the vehicle was driven without a valid registration, amount-

ing to a clear violation of Sections 39 and 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. “This results in a fundamental breach of the terms and conditions of the policy, as held by this court in Narinder Singh (supra), entitling the insurer to repudiate the policy,” it noted.

The top court set aside the judgment of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which dismissed a plea by the United Insurance Company Ltd, challenging the Rajasthan state commission’s order to pay Rs 6,17,800 to Sushil Kumar Godara, along with 9 per cent interest, for claims for his new Bolero car, which was stolen from Jodhpur. The bench noted that in the present case,

the temporary registration of Godara’s vehicle had expired on July 28, 2011.

Godara, on July 28, went to Jodhpur on business, staying at a guest house at night and parking his vehicle outside the premises. In the morning, he found that car was stolen.

The bench noted that Godara plied his vehicle and took it to Jodhpur, where the theft took place.

“It is of no consequence, that the car was not plying on the road, when it was stolen; the material fact is that concededly, it was driven to the place from where it was stolen, after the expiry of temporary registration. But for its theft, the respondent would have driven back the vehicle,” it said.

KO L K AT A , S E P 3 0 (PTI): A moderate turnout was recorded in the byelection to the Bhabanipur assembly seat, where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting to retain her post, as polling in the high-profile constituency in south Kolkata passed off peacefully on Thursday.

Around 53.32 per cent turnout was recorded in the

seat till 5 PM. The Election Commission said that the final turnout till 6 PM will be available on Friday.

A high voting rate at 78.60 per cent and 76.12 per cent was recorded in Murshidabad’s Samserganj and Jangipur seats respectively, where polls had to be countermanded during the April-May assembly elections following the death of two candidates.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): Border incidents between India and China will continue to occur till a boundary agreement is reached between the two countries, Army Chief General M M Naravane said on Thursday.

Recent developments in Afghanistan “have definitely been the focus” of the Indian Army that continues to evaluate threat perceptions and formulate strategies accordingly, the Army chief added while addressing a gathering at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Discussing China, he said, “... we have an outstanding border issue. We are again well prepared to meet any misadventure that may occur as we have demonstrated in the past.”

“Such kinds of incidents will continue to occur till such time that a long-term solution is reached, and that is to have a boundary agreement. And that should be the thrust of our efforts so that we have lasting peace along the northern (China) border,” he stated during the annual session meeting of the industry body.

Referring to Afghanistan, he said the Indian Army “or the armed forces for that matter continue to carry out periodic evaluation of threat perceptions”.

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ations, the Indian Army formulates strategies and doctrines that are needed to meet future threats, he noted.

“This is a continuous process that never stops,”” he added.

Kabul fell to the Taliban on August 15. Expressing its concerns about the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, India had on September 20 had said the country’s territory should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts.

As far as the terrorist threat is concerned, the Indian Army is ready to meet all challenges, Naravane said.

“We have a very dynamic counterinsurgency and counterterrorist grid in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a dynamic grid and it is based on threat perception and the escalating levels of attempts by our western neighbour (Pakistan) to push in more and more terrorists,” he said.

Based on ups and downs, we also recalibrate

our levels of operations, he added.

The current border standoff between the Indian and Chinese armies erupted in May last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.

The row escalated after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15 last year. Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in the clashes that marked the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

In February 2021, China officially acknowledged that five Chinese military officers and soldiers were killed in the clashes with the Indian Army though it is widely believed that the death toll was higher.

As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in Gogra area last month.

In February, the two sides completed the withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake in line with an agreement on disengagement.

Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC (Line of Actual Control) in the sensitive sector.

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12-hr Dimapur ‘shutter down’ peaceful (From p-1) He appealed to public not to turn it as a tribal issue.

Kikon also pointed out that Chümoukedima was declared as Headquarters of Dimapur district since its inception.

It may also be mentioned that former governor and also three-time chief minister of Nagaland Dr. S.C. Jamir had called for shifting of the DC’s Office to Chümoukedima during a recent social work at the complex. He said: “Chümoukedima area is inhabited by all the different tribes of Nagaland and shifting of Dimapur District HQ to Chümoukedima can unify the Nagas when all inhabitants develop a sense of belonging and ownership of the town.”

It was during Dr. Jamir’s tenure that in the face of opposition in Kohima his government declared Dimapur as a district with Chümoukedima as headquarter.

Dr. Jamir also told media that shifting of administrative office to the new complex was decided by the government after taking due consideration of all aspects.

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affirmed to continue to support the proposed shifting of deputy commissioner (DC) office Dimapur to Chümoukedima as unanimously resolved during its last joint public meeting with different tribal unions of Medziphema town on September 11, 2019.

In a press release, MTMK president Akhoto Kuotsu and general secretary Thejangukho Yalietsu said that shifting of DC office to Chümoukedima was “a long felt desire of the people”. MTMK said that people’s desire to shift DC office was especially due to traffic congestion, upgraded infrastructural complex and staff residences, spacious and healthy environment as well as easy accessibility for upper villages under Medziphema subdivision.

Meanwhile, Krotho has accused certain CSOs of trying to destabilize the shifting process without valid reasons.

In this regard, MTMK has appealed to all right-thinking citizens to show their solidarity with the government’s order to shift DC Office to Chümoukedima in a phased manner.

MTMK further denounced the “shutter down” in some pockets of Dimapur district on September 30 “spearheaded by a few CSOs.”

decades.

Interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on a quarterly basis.

One-year term deposit scheme will continue to earn an interest rate of 5.5 per cent, while the girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account will earn 7.6 per cent.

The interest rate on the five-year senior citizens savings scheme would be retained at 7.4 per cent.

The interest on the senior citizens’ scheme is paid quarterly.

Interest rate on savings deposits will continue to be 4 per cent per annum.

Term deposits of one to five years will fetch interest rate in the range of 5.5-6.7 per cent, to be paid quarterly, while the interest rate on five-year recurring deposits will earn a higher interest of 5.8 per cent.

Airtel to invest Rs 5K crore to scale up data centre business NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Communications solutions provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore to scale up its data centre network. Accordingly, the investment will include setting up new data centre parks in key metro cities. Besides, the company unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its data centre business ‘Nxtra

by Airtel’.

“With 5G around the corner, a fast growing digital economy, enterprises transitioning to cloud and local data storage regulations, India is witnessing a strong demand for reliable data centre solutions,” the company said in a statement. The Indian data centre industry is expected to more than double its installed capacity from an approximate 450 MW to 1,074 MW by 2023.

According to Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO, Airtel Business: “Airtel has built the largest data centre network in India and we are now doubling down on this business to scale up our network that will be at the core of 5G and Digital India.”

Rupee falls for 5th straight session, settles 9 paise down at 74.23/USD MUMBAI, SEP 30 (PTI): The rupee declined by 9 paise to end at 74.23 (provisional) against the US currency on Thursday, marking its fifth straight session of fall, amid risk averse sentiments and foreign fund outflows.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on a negative note at 74.28 per dollar as against its previous close of 74.14.

It hovered in the range of 74.18 to 74.36 per dollar during the day before ending at 74.23 against the American currency.

The domestic unit has lost 59 paise in the last five trading sessions.

“The Indian rupee depreciated for the fifth

day in row amid risk averse sentiments and foreign fund outflows. Markets started pricing rollback of pandemic-related easing as growth recovers and inflation expectations stay high,” said Dilip Parmar, Research Analyst, HDFC Securities.

Parmar further said that the rupee stayed calmer on Thursday, compared to the prior three days, as participants are cautious ahead of the release of month-end economic data.

“Trend seems to be bearish for the local unit following safe haven dollar demand and risk-averse tone,” he noted.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against

a basket of six currencies, fell 0.05 per cent to 94.29.

On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 286.91 points, or 0.48 per cent lower, at 59,126.36, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 93.15 points or 0.53 per cent to close at 17,618.15.

Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Wednesday as they offloaded shares worth Rs 1,896.02 crore, as per exchange data.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): State government has ordered extension of the existing lockdown measures from to October 1-31, 2021 in the State with further relaxations and re-opening of more activities after the High Powered Committee (HPC) on COVID-19 reviewed the situation on September 28, 2021 and decided to re-open more activities while continuing to focus on testing, vaccination and maintenance of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour (CAB).

In an order, state chief secretary J Alam stated that overall COVID-19 situation in the State had remained under control with the positivity rate in the State being less than 5% for the last two weeks.

Among others, the government has allowed operation of scheduled helicopter services upto 100% occupancy subject to the pilot(s) being fully vac-

(From p-1) The researchers first tested the predictive power of a technique, called Molecular Mechanics-Generalized Born Surface Area (MM-GBSA) analysis, to quantify the binding affinity of the RBD for ACE2.

MM-GBSA analysis sums up multiple types of energy contributions associated with the virus’s RBD “sticking” to the human ACE2 receptor.

Using data from already existing variants, the team led by Costas D Maranas, Professor at Penn State, found that this technique was only partially able to predict the binding affinity of SARS-CoV-2’s RBD for ACE2.

The team used a neural network model -- a type of deeplearning algorithm -- and trained it using experimentally available data on binding in variants with single amino acid changes.

They found that they could predict with more than 80 per cent accuracy whether certain amino acid changes improved or worsened binding affinity for the dataset explored.

“This combined MM-GBSA with a neural network model approach appears to be quite effective at predicting the effect of amino acid changes not used during model training,” said Maranas. The model also allowed for the prediction of the binding strength of various already observed SARS-CoV-2 amino acid changes seen in the Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta variants.

This may provide the computational means for predicting such affinities in yet-to-be discovered variants, the researchers said. The researchers noted that SARS-CoV-2 can switch hosts as a result of increased contact between the virus and potential new hosts.

“The new tool can help make sense of the enormous virus sequence data generated by genomic surveillance,” Kuchipudi said.

“In particular, it may help determine if the virus can adapt and spread among agricultural animals, thereby informing targeted mitigation measures,” he added.

finance ministry said in a notification.

According to analysts, the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections may also have been a factor behind the government’s decision to keep rates unchanged.

Uttar Pradesh is the second highest contributor to the small savings schemes after West Bengal.

During the West Bengal assembly elections earlier this year, the Centre decided to reduce the interest rate on these schemes.

However, the very next day on April 1, the finance ministry revoked the steep interest rate cut of up to 1.1 per cent, citing an oversight.

As a result, the first quarter rates were retained at the level of the fourth quarter of the last financial year. The cut was touted as the steepest in many

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NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The government on Thursday kept the interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the third quarter of 202122 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and elevated level of inflation.

Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 7.1 per cent and 6.8 per cent, respectively.

“The rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the third quarter of the financial year 2021-22 starting from October 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2021, shall remain unchanged from the current rates applicable for the second quarter (June 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021) for FY 2021-22,” the

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tive (PLI) schemes, recovery of pent-up demand, increase in discretionary consumption subsequent to the rollout of vaccines and pick up in credit.

When you look at the data itself, the V-shaped recovery and the quarterly growth patterns actually establish the fundamentals of the economy are strong.

Looking forward, the kind of reforms that we’ve done and the supply side measures that we’ve taken will enable actually strong growth not

economy in India actually will be very different from the pre-COVID-19 economy, he said.

In the last seven years, the current Indian government has demonstrated the ability to be able to administer welfare programmes very well, cutting out the inclusion and exclusion errors and targeting them well, he said.

So that having already been achieved, now we need to basically have a macroeconomic objective being growth and growth alone, and not sort of conflicted with your inequality in equity, because these welfare programmes doing it well, will enable in reducing inequality in the process. “ they will put money in the bottom half of the income pyramid and thereby, also generate enormous demand, aggregate demand and reduce inequalities, Subramanian said.

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only this year going forward as well, said the top Indian economist.

Growth will be aided by various structural reforms, including labour and farm laws, undertaken by the government, he said.

Subramanian said from the long-run perspective, India is the only country that for the last 18 to 20 months has done so many structural reforms.

India actually in its economic thinking has stood out from the rest of the world, not only in terms of the reforms that have been done but by converting the crisis into an opportunity, he said.

Observing that every other large economy that has only done demand side measures, Subramanian said in contrast, India is the only country that has done supply side as well as and demand side measures.

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further as the impact of these reforms is seen,” he said while addressing a virtual event organised by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Wednesday.

“On average, I expect growth to be greater than 7 per cent in this decade for India,” Subramanian said.

During the current fiscal, he said, growth would be in double-digits and it could moderate to 6.5 - 7 per cent in the next financial year.

The Economic Survey 2020-21, released in January this year, had projected GDP growth of 11 per cent during the current financial year ending March 2022.

The Survey had said growth will be supported by supply-side push from reforms and easing of regulations, infrastructural investments, boost to manufacturing sector through the Production-Linked Incen-

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Expect more than 7% growth this decade: CEA

WASHINGTON, SEP 30 (PTI): This decade will be India’s decade of inclusive growth during which it will clock over 7 per cent annual growth on the back of strong economic fundamentals, Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian has said, highlighting the country’s reform process and its ability to convert the crisis into an opportunity that helped it to stand out from the rest of the world.

Exuding confidence over India’s economic potential, Subramanian told an American audience from the corporate sector that “the fundamentals of the economy were strong, even before the pandemic. There were only financial problems.”

Mark my words, this decade will be India’s decade of inclusive growth.

In FY’23, we expect growth to be between 6.5 to 7 per cent and then accelerating

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Sarkozy convicted by French 116 killed in Ecuadorian prison gang war court in campaign financing case

GUAYAQUIL, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in its prisons after a battle among gang members in a coastal jail in which at least 116 people were killed and 80 injured.

At least five of the dead were beheaded, AP reported. Authorities said it was the country’s worst prison bloodbath.

President Guillermo Lasso decreed a state of emergency on Wednesday, which will give the government powers that include deploying police and soldiers inside prisons.

The bloodshed at the Litoral prison in Guayaquil was blamed on gangs linked to international drug cartels fighting for control of the jail.

Mr Lasso said at a news conference what had happened in the prison was “bad and sad.” He said he could not guarantee that authorities had regained control of the prison.

“It is regrettable

Colombian soldiers outside the jail. AFP

that the prisons are being turned into territories for power disputes by criminal gangs,” he said.

He said he would act with “absolute firmness” to regain control of Litoral and prevent the violence from spreading to other jails.

Images circulating on social media showed dozens of bodies in the prison

Rohingya refugee leader shot dead in B’desh camp

Mohib Ullah, a Rohingya Muslim leader from the Arakan Rohingya Society for Peace and Human Rights.

DHAKA, SEP 30 (AP): An international representative of ethnic Rohingya refugees was shot to death in a camp in Bangladesh by unknown gunmen late Wednesday, police said.

Mohibullah, who is in his 40s, was a teacher who emerged as a key refugee leader and a spokesman representing the Muslim ethnic group in international meetings. He visited the White House in 2019 for a meeting on religious freedom with then-President Donald Trump and spoke about the suffering and persecution faced by Rohingya in Myanmar. That same year, he was bitterly criticized

by Bangladeshi media after he led a massive rally of 200,000 refugees to mark the second anniversary of the crackdown by Myanmar’s military that caused about 700,000 Rohingya, including Mohibullah, to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.

The unidentified attackers shot Mohibullah at the Kutupalong refugee camp at Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar district, said Naimul Haque, an commander of the Armed Police Battalion in Cox’s Bazar. He was rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.

No groups claimed responsibility and it was not clear immediately who was behind the attack. Human Rights Watch called Mohibullah a vital voice for the Rohingya community.

“He always defended the rights of the Rohingya to safe and dignified returns and to have a say in the decisions concerning their lives and future. His killing is a stark demonstration of the risks faced by those in the camps who speak up for freedom and against violence,” Meenakshi Ganguly, the rights group’s South Asia director, said in a statement.

and scenes that resembled battlefields.

Fighting involved firearms, knives and bombs, officials said.

Earlier, regional police commander Fausto Buenano said that bodies were being found in the prison’s pipelines.

Outside the prison morgue, the relatives of inmates wept, with some

describing to reporters the cruelty with which their loved ones were killed, decapitated and dismembered.

“In the history of the country, there has not been an incident similar or close to this one,” said Ledy Zuniga, the former president of Ecuador’s National Rehabilitation Council.

Ms Zuniga, who was

also the country’s minister of justice in 2016, said she regretted that steps were not taken to prevent another massacre after deadly prison riots in February.

Earlier, officials said the violence erupted from a dispute between the Los Lobos and Los Choneros prison gangs.

Ecuador’s president said that care points had been set up for relatives of inmates with food and psychological support. He said a $24 million programme to address the country’s prisons would be accelerated, starting with investment in infrastructure and technology in the Litoral prison.

Previously, the bloodiest day occurred in February when 79 prisoners died in simultaneous riots in three jails in Ecuador.

In July, 22 more prisoners lost their lives in Litoral, while in September a penitentiary centre was attacked by drones, although no one was killed.

PARIS, SEP 30 (AP): French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted and sentenced to a year of house arrest Thursday for illegal campaign financing of his unsuccessful 2012 reelection bid.

The court will allow him to serve the sentence at home by wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Sarkozy, France’s president from 2007 to 2012, had vigorously denied wrongdoing during the trial in May and June.

He can appeal the decision, which would suspend the sentence.

Sarkozy wasn’t present at the Paris court for the ruling. He was accused of having spent almost twice the maximum legal amount of 22.5 million euros ($27.5 million) on the reelection bid that he lost to Socialist Francois Hollande.

The court stated that Sarkozy “knew” the legal

Nicolas Sarkozy

limit was at stake and “voluntarily” failed to supervise additional expenses.

Prosecutors had requested a six-month prison term, as well as a six-month suspended sentence and a fine of 3,750 euros ($4,354).

Thursday’s verdict comes after Sarkozy, 66, was found guilty on March 1 of corruption and influence peddling in another case. He was given a year in prison, and two years suspended, in that case but is free pending appeal.

In the campaign financing case, prosecutors

concluded that Sarkozy knew weeks before the 2012 election that his expenses — which are strictly limited under French law — were getting close to the legal maximum. They accused him of having ignored two notes from his accountants warning about the money issue.

Prosecutors argued Sarkozy is “the only person responsible for his campaign financing” and that he chose to exceed the limit by organizing many rallies, including giant ones.

During his hearing, Sarkozy told the court the extra money didn’t go into his campaign, but instead helped make other people richer.

He denied any “fraudulent intent.” He also insisted he didn’t handle the day-to-day organisation because he had a team to do that and therefore couldn’t be blamed for the amount of spending.

UN chief pleads to prevent Myanmar catastrophe Doha agreement dealt a blow U N I T E D NAT I O N S, SEP 30 (AP): The United Nations chief is urging unified regional and international action to prevent the crisis in Myanmar from becoming a large-scale conflict and multi-faceted “catastrophe” in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond.

Secretar y-General Antonio Guterres warned in a report to the U.N. General Assembly circulated Wednesday that the opportunity to prevent the army from entrenching its rule could be narrowing and said it is urgent that regional and international countries help put Myanmar back on the path to democratic reform.

When Myanmar’s army ousted the elected g ove r n m e n t o f Au n g San Suu Kyi on Feb. 1,

Antonio Guterres

it claimed with scant evidence that the general election her party won last November in a landslide was marred by widespread fraud. The takeover almost immediately sparked widespread street protests that security forces tried to crush. The pushback has left more than 1,100 people dead, according to U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and right groups.

The United Nations has suppor ted a fivepoint plan adopted by the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes Myanmar, that calls for stopping violence, constructive dialogue, appointment of an ASEAN special envoy as mediator and humanitarian aid. It took until early August for ASEAN to pick Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister Erywan Yusof as their special envoy, and he is reportedly still negotiating with the military on the terms of a visit.

In the report, Guterres welcomed Yusof ’s appointment, called for “timely and comprehensive implementation of the five-point consensus to facilitate a peaceful solution,” and strongly encouraged ASEAN to work with the U.N.

special envoy.

His urgent call for a united international and regional response indicates that with ASEAN’s slow movement, Guterres feels it is time for broader international action as well.

“The risk of a largescale armed conflict requires a collective approach to prevent a multidimensional catastrophe in the heart of Southeast Asia and beyond,” the secretar y-general said.

“Grave humanitarian implications, including rapidly deteriorating food security, an increase in mass displacements and a weakened public health system compounded by a new wave of COVID-19 infections require a coordinated approach in complementarity with regional actors.”

to Afghan military: US generals

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (IANS): Top US defence officials have said the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan can be traced back to a deal between the group and the Trump administration, BBC reported.

The so-called Doha agreement was signed in February 2020 and set a date for the US to withdraw its troops. Gen Frank McKenzie said the deal had a “really pernicious effect” on the Afghan government and military.

Defence Secretar y Lloyd Austin agreed, saying the agreement had helped the Taliban get “stronger”.

Gen McKenzie told the committee the Doha agreement had a strong psychological effect on the Afghan government because it set a

date for “when they could expect all assistance to end”, the report said.

He said he had believed “for quite a while” that if the US reduced the number of its military advisers in Afghanistan below 2,500, the Afghan government and military would inevitably collapse. After the Doha agreement, he said the troop reduction ordered by President Biden in April was “the other nail in the coffin”.

Austin said that by committing the US to ending air strikes against the Taliban, the Doha agreement meant the Islamist group “got stronger, they increased their offensive operations against Afghan security forces, and the Afghans were losing a lot of people on a weekly basis”.

N Korea’s Kim wants to restore hotlines with South Korea soon

SEOUL, SEP 30 (AP): North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un had ordered officials to restore stalled communication lines with South Korea to promote peace in early October, while he shrugged off recent U.S. offers for dialogue by calling them “more cunning ways” to conceal its hostility against the North.

Kim’s comments carried in a state media report are an apparent effort to drive a wedge between Seoul

and Washington as he wants South Korea to help him win relief from crippling U.S.-led economic sanctions and other concessions.

In recent days, Pyongyang offered conditional talks with Seoul while performing its first missile tests in six months and stepping up its criticism of the United States.

The United States, United Kingdom and France called for an emergency closed meeting of

Kim Jong Un

the U.N. Security Council on Thursday morning on North Korea’s recent tests, including its first reported

hypersonic missile test this week.

Tuesday’s launch was North Korea’s third round of missile tests this month and took place shortly before North Korea’s U.N. envoy accused the United States of hostility and demanded the Biden administration permanently end joint military exercises with South Korea and the deployment of strategic assets in the region.

During a speech at

his country’s rubberstamp parliament on Wednesday, Kim said the restoration of cross-border hotlines would realize the Korean people’s wishes for a peace between the two Koreas, according to the official Korean Central News Agency quoted.

He refers to a set of phone and fax communication channels between the rivals, which have been largely dormant for more than a year. The two Koreas briefly resumed communications

over the channels for about two weeks this summer, but North Korea later refused to exchange messages again after Seoul staged annual military drills with Washington.

According to KCNA, Kim urged South Korea to abandon “double-dealing attitude” and “hostile viewpoint,” saying inter-Korean relations were at a “crossroads of serious choices” between reconciliation and a “vicious cycle of confrontation.”

AUKUS complements Quad; warm China delivers 1st batch of 7 dead, 1 missing as typhoon embrace of it by India: Aus PM Morrison aid to Taliban’s interim govt triggered flood hits Thailand

Scott Morrison

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): The trilateral AUKUS security alliance complements partnerships like Quad and there was a “very warm embrace” of the deal

by India and Japan as both the countries totally understood and supported what it is seeking to achieve, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday.

He said Quad comprising India, Australia, the US and Japan, is not an alliance and it is a practical partnership of like-minded democracies and economies coming together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and deal with some of the world’s biggest challenges.

When asked about ways to balancing the rela-

tionship between India and China in the backdrop of Beijing’s recent comments that the Quad is meant to counter its influence in the Indo-Pacific, Morrison said he does not see the region in such “binary terms” “I don’t think India and Australia consider it as something that needs to be balanced in relation to China. That’s not the objective. Our objective working together is to ensure that we promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, and everybody who wants to participate in that, including China, is a welcome partner in that cause,” he said. The Australian prime minister was speaking at an online media briefing that came six days

after the first in-person summit of the Quad in Washington that was hosted by US President Joe Biden and attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Morrison and outgoing Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga.

“We don’t really want to see the region in such binary terms. That’s not how the Quad is approaching the challenges that we see in the region,” he said, according to the transcript of the briefing released by his office.

“Of course, we want to deter any type of behaviour that threatens peace and security in the region, that threatens the development and prosperity of countries in the region, or in any way seeks to limit their sovereignty or what their access to the freedoms that exist under international law,” he said.

On AUKUS (Australia, the UK and the US) pact that will facilitate Australia getting technology to build nuclear-powered submarines, Morrison said it will complement partnerships like the Quad rather than taking away anything from them.

BEIJING, SEP 30 (PTI): China has delivered the first batch of its USD 31 million humanitarian assistance, comprising emergency supplies such as blankets and jackets, to the Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan. The China-donated supplies, which arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Wednesday night, have been handed over to the Afghanistan side, state-run Xinhua news agency reported from the Afghan capital.

China’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Wang Yu and Acting Minister of Refugee Affairs of the Afghan caretaker government Khalil-urRehman Haqqani attended the handover ceremony at the airport. Wang said that amidst many difficulties, China has managed to arrange the emergency humanitarian aid materials for Afghanistan in a short time, which included blankets, down jackets and other winter supplies urgently needed by the Afghan people.

He said China will continue to prepare for other materials, including food aid, which are expected to arrive before long. Haqqani

thanked China for providing the emergency supplies.

Terming China as a “good neighbour and friend of Afghanistan”, Haqqani hoped China could provide further assistance in the future, the state-run China Global Television Network (CGTN-TV) reported. Afghanistan, which faces extremely grave economic and livelihood difficulties, urgently needs assistance from the international community in various fields, he said.

Haqqani said that Afghanistan will honour its commitments to its neighbours and the international community, in an apparent reference to the Taliban’s pledge to form an inclusive government and not to allow foreign militant groups to operate from the Afghanistan territory. Like the rest of the world, China is yet to officially recognise the Taliban’s interim government.

However, it has kept its embassy in Kabul open along with Pakistan and Russia while the missions of other countries were shut after the Afghan militant group took control of the war-torn country last month.

Thai people wade through floodwaters in Chaiyaphum province, northeast of Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday. (AP)

B A N G KO K , S E P 3 0 (IANS): Heavy floods caused by tropical storm Dianmu have severely impacted almost half of Thailand’s provinces with at least seven people dead and one missing, the country’s disaster control authorities said Thursday.

Heavy rains swe pt across 31 provinces of the Southeast Asian country, so far affecting more than

220,000 households, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

The DDPM also noted that the situation in 13 of the affected provinces has improved, but it remained critical in the other 18 provinces.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) warned on Thursday that the water level of the Chao Phraya River is fore-

cast to rise over the next few days, asking people in seven districts along the river to be prepared for potential floods.

Local media quoted Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang as saying that the level of the Chao Phraya River is currently well below the top of the flood embankment across the capital, without any damage to nearby residences.

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Ezhotoü Keyho is Miss Phek 2021

NME on audition of Mr & Miss Ranveer Singh Naga girl placed third in NE India & Mrs. NE India 2021 named NBA brand national singing competition ambassador for India

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agaland Mega Entertainment (NME) has informed that it would be holding an audition for the whole Nagaland for Mr & Miss Northeast India 2021 and Mrs. Northeast India 2021 at Dimapur Tourist Lodge on October 8. The grand finale will be held on October 31 at ATI Makhowa, Guwahati.

The total cash prize for the winners would be worth Rs. 1 Lakh along with exciting gift hampers.

The winners of the event will get a chance to compete for the interna-

tional beauty pageant in Philippines next year. 15-20 (both boys and girls) will be selected to represent the state for this pageant.

N M E a dv i s o r, Kekhriezhahzo Solo has informed that the selected ones in audition will get a direct entry for the grand finale. The judges for the event will be Samuel Achy Phom from Nagaland Mega Entertainment; director of MATZP Institute of Fashion Designing, Doichong Buchem and chairman Glamours Hub Entertainment Nagaland, Sasongdangba Yaden.

Novaturient Managements to present ‘Empyrean Couture’, Fall/Winter 2021

Miss Phek 2021, Ezhotoü Keyho flanked by first runner-up and second runner-up.

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zhotoü Keyho was crowned the coveted title of Miss Phek 2021 at the contest held on September 28 at Phek town. The contest was held under the aegis of Vogue Entertainment Nagaland (VEN) in collaboration with Phek Town Chakhesang Students’ Union (PTCSU).

Lovi Jidogi and Venulu Nienu were adjudged the first and second runners-up titles respectively.

The occasion was graced by Miss Nagaland 2012, Miss India Elite Runner-up 2015 and Miss Super Talent World Runner-up 2016, Imlibenla Wati Nienu as the guest of honour.

Altogether, 10 contestants vied for the coveted title. Sub title winners were Miss Popular - Chiewotsoü Koza; Miss Congeniality - CA Agnes Dukru; Miss Beautiful skin - Venulu Nienu; Miss Rampwalk Lovi Jidogi; Miss Talent - Avikürhe Ngouri and Miss Photogenic - Ezhotoü Keyho.

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ohima based Novaturient Managements will be presenting the first ever virtual fashion show in the state under the theme “Empyrean Couture”, Fall/Winter 2021. The show will be released on social media platforms mid November 2021. The show will provide an opportunity to Naga designers to showcase their creativity that remains deeply rooted in their fashion consciousness for many years to come, putting Nagaland on the global fashion map.

The show will feature popular designers like Elijah Gangmei, Reema, Anotoli H Sumi, Kivitoli Chishi and Khrielasanuo Mitchel Dziivichii. Novaturient Managements was launched 2 years ago with extravaganza fashion event theme “Ardour” in 2019.

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anveer Singh on Thursday was named as the National Basketball Association (NBA) brand ambassador for India.

The Bollywood star says he has loved basketball and the NBA since childhood.

“I have loved basketball and the NBA since my childhood and have always been fascinated with its influence on popular culture including music, fashion and entertainment,” said Ranveer. In this capacity, Ranveer will work with the NBA to help grow the league’s profile in India throughout its landmark 75th Anniversary Season in 2021-22. “With the NBA tipping off its 75th season celebrations, there couldn’t have been a better time to join forces with the league and support their efforts to grow basketball in the country.” The ‘Gully Boy’ star will attend NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland, where he will post behind-the-scenes social media content and meet NBA players and legends. Ranveer previously attended NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto, where he sat courtside at the NBA AllStar Game.

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olensangla a girl from Bright Morning Star Children Home, Kohima was placed in the third position in the recently concluded Voice of Nakshatra 2.0.

Barsha Adhikari from Loreta Rainbow home emerged as the winner, while the second position was shared by Sanarose from Compassion Children Ministry (girls caring home), Imphal and Monica Lalremkimi from Ferrando Children’s Home, Aizawl.

The competition was a nationwide inter-shelter home singing competition for children organised by Bhumi NGO. Among the

three categories including juniors, seniors and superseniors, Dolensangla was a participant in the junior category.

The organisers Bhumi NGO is one of the largest independent youth volunteer non-profit organizations in the country. More than 450 children from over 150 shelter homes participated in the competition.

Under the Bhumi Kolkata team alone which covers West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, MP, Chattisgarh and the 8 Northeast states, more than 185 children from 52 shelter homes were part of the competition.

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Sensitisation w’shop on PMKSY-WDC project solid waste management concludes in Longleng

D I M A P U R : P M K S Y- ment in the long run.

WDC (erstwhile IWMP) On problems faced by batch - IV, V, &VI imple- people in the district due to mented by the Land Re- failure of Aadhaar linking, sources department under DC assured that new AadLongleng district culmi- haar linking ID was under nated at EBRC hall on Sep- process. Meanwhile, DPO tember 30.

(LRD) Longleng, Kughalu According to a DIPR Chishi delivered keynote report, while addressing address and highlighted the the farmers of the district exit protocol of the project after handing over of WDF, through PowerPoint presenDC Longleng, M. Shayung tation. This was followed Phom appealed to nurture by short speeches on behalf the seeds of development in of watershed committee the right perspective for sus- from Henrik Phom WC tainable development of the Tangha village project-V, rural economy in the region. Hamchong WC BoranamAsserting that every scheme shang village project-VI, and project laid down rules Balei WC Shamshongchand guidelines for effective ing village project-VI and execution of that schemes, Imjong Phom WC NoksoShayung urged the farmers sang village project - VIII. to change their old mindset Earlier, the programme was and attitude and follow the chaired by WDT Imlikaba guidelines of the depart- Phom, invocation was said ment with responsibility.

by PBCA executive secreHe said that proper tary Tialemba Phom and Officials of SIPMIU, urband development department and others at the programme. execution of schemes would vote of thanks was proposed provide sustainable develop- by WDT Shaklen.

DIMAPUR: A sensitisa- department stated that the under North Eastern Retion workshop on solid workshop was part of the gion Urban Development waste management was Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme (NERUDP), organised by State Invest- (AKAM) an initiative of the Ministry of Housing & Urment Program Manage- Government of India to cel- ban Affairs, government of ment and Implementation ebrate and commemorate India were highlighted while Unit (SIPMIU) Kohima, 75 years of Independence. site visit to the 50 tonnes per DIMAPUR: ICFAI University Nagaland organised an Urban Development deThe department also day (TPD) compost plant, orientation programme for the undergraduate class of partment on September organised an exhibition on sanitary landfill, leachate 2021-2023 of the School of Humanities and Social Sci29 at the Kohima Solid “value added recycle waste treatment plant and the dry ences on September 29. A press release by the University Waste Management Facil- materials”. waste segregation and reuse stated that chief guest, vice chancellor ICFAI University ity, Lerie.

On the occasion, the unit were also organised for Nagaland Dr. A.K. Verma encouraged the students to drive towards creation and innovation; develop a winning A press release by the various projects taken up the participants. attitude and make extensive use of every opportunity and resource available to them. In his speech, guest of honour, professor Vijay Kumar Vidyarthi from the School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development and current dean DIMAPUR: A joint meeting with Niti Problems such as lack of techni- of the School of Engineering and Technology Nagaland Aayog consultant, Madhu Banti Dutta was cians in the district hospital, gynecolo- University spoke of the importance of skill development, held in the conference hall of the deputy gists, road & transportation problems goal-setting, time management, consistency, diligence, gratitude and positivity for success in life. commissioner (DC) Kiphire on September were discussed in the meeting.

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According to a DIPR report, Madhu said that the main objective of her visit was to focus on all the socio-economic development and to tackle the main problems faced

by Kiphire district.

Due to the pandemic situation, assigned work were not able to complete in the stipulated time but she assured that she would meet the higher authority of Niti Aayog for development of the district.

She also appealed to every department to express their problems and requirements at her email accounts.

The Niti Aayog consultant said she was so fortunate to visit the aspirational district in Nagaland, which she said was surrounded by natural beauty and had the potentiality of preserving eco-tourism in the future.

She would be visiting some of the villages where interactions would be held with elders and discuss the problems faced in villages.

She also stressed on the requirement of more funds in order to solve the problems in every aspect.

DC Kiphire, T. Wati Aier highlighted some of the projects that were completed and the ongoing projects that were being taking up at Kiphire town and in Seyochung dc-942/21 and Pungro.

ICFAI University holds orientation programme

Induction ceremony of DEO Kohima Neizetuonuo Solo as district chief commissioner and Theyievilie SDEO as district secretary of Kohima district Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) was held on September 30.

Phek monitoring team supervises 7 health units

DIMAPUR: District monitoring team Phek led by chief medical officer (CMO) Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino visited seven health units on September 29, to supervise various health programme activities and conduct advocacy programme on Covid vaccination with various leaders.

In a press release, district media officer informed that the first team

was led by Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino and DTO Dr. Ruokuohelie Rutsa with three other programme managers.

The team monitored SC Phugi, PHC Yoruba, CHC Chozuba & SC Chozuba.

M e a n w h i l e, t h e second team led by Dr. Kolhitso Khalo with Dr. Ngopelo and four other prog ramme managers super vised SC Middle

Khomi, SC Losami & SC Phek Basa.

The team conducted an advocacy programme and interacted with Church Leaders, VCCs, GBs, teachers, youth bodies, women leaders, etc., on Covid vaccination.

Earlier during the programme, misconceptions, misinformation, rumours and doubts on COVID-19 vaccination were clarified and addressed.

Happy 90th Birthday Mrs. SASHIKALA (CHANGKI)

Meeting with Niti Aayog consultant held in Kiphire

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~Proverbs 16:31 ~

“Grey hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”

“With a heart made out of gold, Your original 32 teeth still intact, Eyes like an Eagle, And a smile shining brighter than the sun; You have lived to see the world change from top to bottom A lifetime full of adventures and 90 years worth of absolute awesomeness“ May we be blessed to have you for many more years, to learn from your river of wisdom.

Hoping that you stay as sharp and quick witted as you’ve ever been on your 90th Birthday.

Thanking God for His incredible love and mercy on this beautiful day and blessing us with such an exquisite mother and a grandmother for us all. dp-4739/21

Your Loving Children, in-laws and grandchildren.

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bronze medallists Rupinder, Pink-ball Test: Mandhana shines on day one Olympic Birendra Lakra retire from hockey

GOLD COAST, SEP 30 (IANS): Indian opener Smriti Mandhana shined bright with her highest score in Test cricket before rain forced the closure of first day of the one-off pink-ball Test against Australia at Metricon Stadium here on Thursday.

At stumps on day one, India finished with 132/1 in 44.1 overs, with Smriti remaining unbeaten on 80.

Punam Raut was the other unbeaten batter for India on 16, with the partnership for second wicket at 39.

Smriti went past her previous-best score in Tests, 78 against England in Bristol in June this year. She was fluent through off-side while hitting 15 boundaries and one six in her unconquered 144-ball knock to put India in a position of ascendancy in their firstever pink-ball Test.

She also put an opening stand of 94 runs with Shafali Verma, who was the only wicket to fall in the day to left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux. Almost two hours were lost of the second session before play began. After 28 balls, rain made a comeback to ensure only 44.1 overs were pos-

Smriti Mandhana remains unbeaten on 80.

rock solid for India.

Darcie Brown and Annabel Sutherland had nervy starts to their Test careers, the former going for 0/28 off her four overs while 19-year-old Annabel had a couple of fumbles in the field including drop-

ping Shafali when the Indian opener was on 25.

Annabel’s spill was the third time Shafali rode her luck in her knock, with edges earlier in her innings twice eluding Meg at first slip as Australia pressed for a breakthrough.

‘I am not a disgrace,’ Ashwin wades into the ‘spirit of game’ debate

‘Stop tagging me.

I am not former Punjab CM’: Singh

a moral high ground and use words that are derogatory.

“What’s even more surprising is the fact that people are discussing this and also trying to talk about who is the good and bad person here!”

He opined that a player should not be vilified for playing the game as per the rules, which may run contrary to the ‘spirit of the game’ that so many players swear by.� “To all the ‘Crick’t is a’gentleman’s game’ ‘ans in the house’: There are millions of cricketers with several thought processes that play this great game to make it their careers, teach them that an extra run taken due to a poor throw aimed to get you out can make your career and an extra yard stolen by the non-striker can break your career,” he said.

“Do not confuse them by telling them that you will be termed a good person if you refuse the run or warn the non-striker, because all these people who are terming you good or bad have already made a living or they are doing what it takes to be successful elsewhere.

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (AGENCIES): Amidst the crisis in the Punjab Congress, and Captain Amarinder Singh resigning from the post of chief minister and party, the Indian national football team’s goalie has been inadvertently dragged into the political whirlwind.

How? The spelling of his name is slightly different from the veteran politician, TNT reported.

Majority of the media houses are tagging the goalkeeper in their social media posts mistaking him to be Captain Amarinder Singh and it has prompted the ATK Mohan Bagan FC goalkeeper to plead the media not to do so.

“Dear News Media, Journalists, I am Amrinder Singh, Goalkeeper of Indian Football Team, and not the Former Chief Minister of the State Punjab Please stop tagging me (sic),” tweeted the footballer.

The entire episode came as a much-needed breather for Captain Singh, who has been busy attending meetings with political bigwigs in the last couple of days.

MUMBAI, SEP 30 (IANS): Delhi Capitals’ off-spinner R Ashwin has denied any knowledge that the ball had deflected off his skipper Rishab Pant’s body as he ran for overthrow, which drew a sharp reaction from Kolkata Knight Riders players with KKR skipper Eoin Morgan terming Ashwin as a “disgrace”.

In a series of tweets on Thursday, Ashwin presented his side of the incident in the 19th over of their match against KKR that had caused an onfield confrontation between him and KKR’s Tim Southee and Morgan. Overthrows off a batter’s body is looked down upon by some though they are legal under the laws of the game. Batters usually don’t run for overthrows if the ball deflects off their or their batting partner’s body.

But Ashwin did that during the match against KKR on Tuesday. He also said he would do so again as it was allowed by the rules of the game. In his tweets on Thursday, Ashwin narrated the incident and then gave his opinion on the spirit of the game issue that has

sible on the first day.

Put in to bat after Australia captain Meg Lanning won the toss, Smriti raced to her half-century off 51 deliveries with a cover drive off Tahlia McGrath in the opening hour and despite slowing down, remained

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been raised by many in this incident.

“1. I turned to run the moment I saw the fielder throw and dint know the ball had hit Rishabh. 2. Will I run if I see it!? Of course, I will and I am allowed to. 3.

Am I a disgrace like Morgan said I was? Of course NOT,” said Ashwin in his tweets.

He also said that he did not fight with Southee and Morgan but stood up for himself.

“4. Did I fight? No, I stood up for mysel’ and that’s what my teachers and parents taught me to do and pls teach your children to stand up for themselves. In Morgan ‘r Southee’s world of cricket, they can choose and stick to what they believe is right or wrong but do not have the right to take

India were 70/0 at drinks with Smriti the main aggressor, hitting 11 fours on her way to her third half-century in Test cricket.

After the drinks break, Australia turned to spin to stem the runs with Sophie Molineux and Ashleigh Gardner operating in tandem.

Sophie eventually got the breakthrough for Australia in the 26th over, luring Shafali to free her arms.

The teenaged opener sliced to Tahlia at mid-off to fall for 31. Sophie ended the day with 1/18 from nine overs.

Australia named four debutants for the match in Annabel Sutherland, Darcie Brown, Georgia Wareham and Stella Campbell while India had two debutantes in Yastika Bhatia and Meghna Singh.

Australia are currently leading the multi-format series 4-2 heading into the only Test, which carries four points for a win and two points in case of draw.

BRIEF SCORES: India 132/1 in 44.1 overs (Smriti Mandhana 80 not out, Shafali Verma 31, Sophie Molineux 1/18) against Australia

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Vladimir Nikitin defeated Michael Conlan in the 2016 Olympic quarter-final

of the investigation stated that conspiracy to manipulate Rio results dated back as far back as before the London Olympics of 2012 and that a trial run was carried out during the qualifying events for the 2016 edition.

“Bouts were manipulated for money, perceived benefit of AIBA, or to thank National Federations and their Olympic committees, and, on occasion, hosts of competitions for their financial support and political backing,” it stated.

“The investigation to date has concluded that such manipulation involved significant six figure sums on occasion. The manipulation methodology relied upon corruption within the cadre of corrupted R&Js (referees and judges) and the Draw

Commission,” it added.

The AIBA promised a thorough clean-up and more stringent mechanism to appoint referees and judges.

“AIBA noted the findings regarding the Rio 2016 boxing tournament with concern and confirmed that extensive reforms have been implemented to ensure sporting integrity at current AIBA competitions,” the body, which is trying to regain affiliation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stated.

Referees, judges and technical officials being appointed to the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia from October 24 now face tough selection criteria, including background and other checks conducted by MGSS, which is headed by

Professor Richard McLaren.

The report said that the then AIBA head Ching-Kuo Wu held direct responsibility for the fiasco in Rio. T h e i nve s t i g a t i o n found that there were two bouts that caused the “system to publicly collapse.”

The first was the infamous bantamweight quarter-final in which World and European Champion Michael Conlan lost to Vladimir Nikitin from Russia despite pummelling him in the ring. Conlan had famously abused the referees and judges on camera before going professional.

The other was a gold medal heavyweight match between Russia’s Evgeny Tischenko and Kazakhstan’s Vasily Levit, which the latter lost despite his clear dominance.

“These two bouts were the catalyst for the house of cards to come crashing down. The first blow was (IOC President) Thomas Bach refusing to undertake the medal ceremony in the heavyweight gold medal match, despite having been scheduled to do so,” the report noted.

McLaren was appointed by AIBA to investigate

Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra

his international debut in 2010, scored four goals in the Olympics and was the second-highest goal-scorer in the team. Overall, he has scored 119 goals in 223 senior international matches.

Fondly known as ‘Bob’ by his teammates, Rupinder featured in’India’s important feats in the past decade, which includes the Gold Medal-winning feat at the 2014 Asian Games, 2016 Asian Champions Trophy triumph, 2015 Bronze Medal-winning FIH Hockey World League Final, and 2017 Bronze Medal-winning FIH Hockey World

League Final.

The milestones in his Illustrious career included scoring the most number of goals in the 2013 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and 2016 Asian Champions Trophy.

After a break in 2018-19, the lanky drag-flicker made a strong comeback in the 2020 Olympic Qualifiers and scored his first hattrick since the 2018 Asian Games.

Lakra was the joint vice-captain of the team at the Tokyo Olympics and a key defender. Lakra has represented India in 201 matches, scoring 10 goals.

Winter Olympics to not allow foreign spectators MUMBAI, SEP 30 (IANS): All athletes and Games participants at next years Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing will not have to undergo mandatory quarantine if they are fully vaccinated and instead will enter the ‘closed-loop management system upon arrival and will be able to travel and train at the venues, according to the Covid-19 related Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) prepared by the organising committee for the Games.

Participants who are not fully vaccinated will have to undergo a 21-day quarantine upon arrival in Beijing for the Games that will be held from February 4-20, 2022. The Winter Paralympic Games will be held from March 4-13, 2022.

As of now, the Organising Committee has decided to only allow domestic spectators, and tickets will be sold only to those from mainland China that are fully vaccinated.

The participants, despite being fully vaccinated will also have to adhere to Covid-10 protocols like wearing a mark, sanitiza-

Rio Olympics: More than 10 boxing bouts manipulated

NEW DELHI, SEP 30 (PTI): More than 10 bouts in the 2016 Rio Olympics boxing competition were manipulated for “money” and other “perceived benefits”, an independent investigation has revealed, prompting the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to promise a “tough” selection process for referees and judges at the upcoming men”s world championship.

The first phase report of the McLaren Global Sport Solutions’ independent investigation into boxing, which was accessed by PTI, has been handed to AIBA and revealed that “a system for the manipulation of bouts by officials existed at Rio”. In all, 14 bouts came under the scanner, including two finals.

“It was a complete reversal of Santa Clause’s myth of the naughty and the nice. The naughty were gifted an appointment at Rio because they were willing, or under pressure to support any request for manipulation, while the nice were left out,” the report noted referring to the dubious appointment of officials at the Games.

The damning findings

MUMBAI, SEP 30 (IANS): Rupinderpal Singh and Birendra Lakra, two members of the Indian mens hockey team that won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, have decided to hang up their sticks, calling time on an illustrious career as the Indian team remains on a break after the Olympics due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Drag flicker and defender Rupinderpal made the announcement first and Lakra followed suit. Both Rupinder and Birendra were brought back into the team in the last two years after a couple of ye’r’s gap.

They played a stellar role in Tokyo, helping the team win an Olympic medal in hockey after a gap of four decades.

The indian team was to participate in the Asian Champions Trophybut that was postponed due to the pandemic. The players also seem to have realised that they have achieved all the major things that the sport has to offer. Their decision will impact the Indian team as it loses two key defenders.

Rupinder, who made

and suggest reforms in governance, and sporting and financial integrity, as demanded by the IOC, which recently stated that there are deep concerns about boxing’s future in the Olympic roster going forward.

McLaren is investigating not only the Rio Olympics boxing tournament but also all key events till now to reach full transparency.

The Rio Games boxing competition was marred by allegations of dubious judging and led to the suspension of over 30 officials. “Professor McLaren and his team have identified a system for manipulating the results of bouts at the Rio 2016 boxing tournament. I am determined to ensure that boxers receive a fair fight,” said AIBA President Umar Kremlev.

“This determination is demonstrated by AIBA”s clear commitment to uncovering the truth and acting on it.

“We must now carefully examine the report and see what steps are needed to ensure justice. What is important is that we make sure the mechanisms are in place to show that results are above suspicion,” he added.

including arrival and departure, transport, accommodation, catering, competitions, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Within the closed loop, participants will be allowed to move only between Games-related venues for training, competitions, and work. A dedicated Games transport system will be put in place,” the IOC release said.

Tickets will be sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland, who meet the requirements of the Covid-19 countermeasures.

Specific requirements on Covid-19 countermeasures for spectators from China’s mainland and the details of ticketing arrangements are under discussion and development and will be released to the public in due course once they are finalised.

The release said that Beijing 2022 and the IOC underlined that all activities are being assessed and optimised to focus on essential aspects of Games delivery. Stakeholders will apply this principle to their plans and delegation composition.

tion, and social distancing.

They will also be tested for Covid-19 daily.

The principles were presented by the Organising Committee for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games (Beijing 2022) to the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), on Wednesday. Both the IOC and IPC have accepted these recommendations and they will be included in the playbooks that IOC will soon release.

These principles are based on wide-ranging consultations with international experts and the Chinese authorities, as well as the experience of Olympic and Paralympic

stakeholders, the IOC said in a release.

On Wednesday, the Beijing 2022 organising committee informed the IOC Executive Board (EB) of the principles that will help deliver safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as scheduled.

According to the proposal, all vaccines recognised by WHO or related international organisations, or approved officially by the countries or regions concerned, will be accepted.

“From January 23 until the end of the Paralympics, a closed-loop management system will be implemented to ensure the safe delivery of the Games.

This closed-loop management system will cover all Games-related areas,

Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November

Fury ‘absolutely wounded’

by Joshua’s loss to Usyk

DOHA, SEP 30 (AP): Qatar will host a Formula One race for the first time in November and for 10 years from 2023.

Qatar takes the remaining slot left vacant on this year’s reshuffled calendar. The race will start under floodlights at 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 21 at the Losail International Circuit.

As the 20th of 22 races this season, it will be followed by the inaugural Saudi Arabian GP in Jeddah on Dec. 5 and the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP on Dec. 12.

“There was a strong will from Qatar to be helpful to F1, and in the course of this process, the vision for a longer partnership was discussed and agreed,” F1 said in a statement on Thursday.

“The vision for F1 to be the showcase for Qatar after the (soccer) World Cup in 2022 was the driving force.”

There will not be a race in Qatar next year because of the World Cup so the 10-year deal starts the following year.

LO N D O N, S E P 3 0 (AGENCIES): Tyson Fury said he was “absolutely wounded” that British heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua lost the WBA, WBO and IBF titles to Oleksandr Usyk.

WBC champion Fury looked set for a unification bout with Joshua earlier this year before an arbitration hearing ruled he had to fight Deontay Wilder, BBC reported.

Usyk beat Joshua by a unanimous points decision in London last Saturday.

“I was hoping Joshua could win the fight, but he couldn’t - and that’s none of my business,” said Fury.

“Did I watch the fight?

Yes I did. Was I absolutely wounded that he won? Yes I was.”

Unbeaten Fury will face American Wilder on 9 October in Las Vegas in what will be their third fight. The pair drew their first bout in December 2018 and the Briton won the next by a seventh round knockout in Febr uar y 2020. The trilogy fight was scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on 24 July but was postponed after Fury

Tyson Fury

tested positive for coronavirus. “The only thing I’m bothered about is beating Deontay Wilder, and that’s the most dangerous heavyweight out there,” Fury added.

“In my opinion, Wilder beats Joshua, Usyk, all the rest of the division, comfortable - but he cannot beat me.”

Meanwhile, Joshua plans to activate a rematch clause to fight Ukraine’s Usyk again following the second loss of his career.

“My advice to Joshua in the rematch is get stuck in the best way he knows how, put his best foot forward and swing away, Jack, swing away,” said Fury.

He added he had “no interest in slating anybody or kicking anybody while they are down” as “it ain’t my style”.

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

CSK beat SRH by 6 wkts; qualify IPL play-offs MDFA to host Dr. T. Ao football C’ship

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja celebrate the wicket of Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI)

SHARJAH, SEP 30 (PTI): Chennai Super Kings produced a convincing performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad to maintain their remarkable consistency this season and sail into the IPL play-offs here on Thursday.

The bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood (3/24) and Dwayne Bravo (2/17),

restricted SRH to 134 for seven after M S Dhoni opted to bowl first on a slow surface.

Chasing the total, in-form openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (45 off 38) and Faf du Plessis (41 off 36) shared a sublime 75-run stand to give CSK an ideal start. A mini collapse in the middle overs made the

chase interesting before CSK got the job done in 19.4 overs with Dhoni (14 not out) hitting the winning six and bringing back memories of his heydays.

With their fourth win in as many games since the tournament’s resumption, CSK showed not making the play-offs last season was just a blip in their suc-

WOMEN’S U-19 ONE DAY TROPHY

Arunachal beat Nagaland by 10 runs

Match in progress between Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

DIMAPUR, SEP 30 (NPN): Nagaland lost to Arunachal Pradesh by 10 runs in a nail biting contest in the Women’s U-19

One Day Trophy 2021-22 at KIIT Cricket Stadium, Bhubaneshwar on Thursday.

Chasing a victory tar-

get of 152 runs, Nagaland women were bowled out for 142 runs in 47.3 overs.

Nagaland skipper Alemienla (29 runs) and Priyanka Karmakar (27 runs) were the top run getters.

For Ar unachal Pradesh, G Yapa took three wickets, D Popi, N Yakar and Megha Sharma claimed a wicket each.

Earlier, batting first, led by half century by Megha Sharma (77 runs) Arunachal women scored 151 in 42.3 overs. Apart from Megha Sharma and S Prasher (19 runs) none of the Arunachal batters could score a double digit figure. Watinaro and Soyimkumla took three wickets each while Alemienla who shone with the bat took two wickets.

cessful IPL history.

Earlier, SRH innings never got the momentum it needed.

Wriddhiman Saha played some delightful shots in his 46-ball 44 but the majority of the SRH batsmen struggled to get going. Saha’s two sixes off Deepak Chahar in third over were the highlight of his innings. The first one was a hoick over midwicket and the second one was more like a lofted straight drive that cleared the ropes comfortably.

His opening partner Jason Roy fell cheaply, caught behind off Josh Hazlewood as he went

for a wild slog. Skipper Kane Williamson struck two fours in his run-a-ball 11 before he was trapped in front by Dwayne Bravo with a full ball that swung away slightly to thud into the New Zealander’s pads.

SRH were left reeling at 74 for four after a wellset Saha top-edged one off Ravindra Jadeja to be caught by Dhoni. SRH, who reached 97 for four in 15 overs, badly needed a final flourish in the last five overs.

Abdul Samad (18 off 14) and Abhishek Sharma (18 off 13) hit a few sensational shots before Hazlewood removed them in the 17th over. CSK were brilliant in the death overs conceding only 37 runs.

BRIEF SCORES: Sunrisers Hyderabad 134/7 in 20 overs (Wriddhiman Saha 44, Abhishek Sharma 18, Josh Hazlewood 3/24, Dwayne Bravo 2/17) lost to Chennai Super Kings 139/4 in 19.4 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 45, Faf du Plessis 41, Jason Holder 3/27, Rashid Khan 1/27).

MDFA officials along with members of the planning committee led by its convener Merentoshi R. Jamir. (NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, SEP 30 (NPN): Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) will be hosing the 22nd edition of Dr. T. Ao Inter-District Football Championship early next year. Addressing a press conference here Thursday, members of the planning committee and officials of MDFA led by convener Merentoshi R. Jamir, expressed gratitude to Nagaland Football Association (NFA) for giving the privilege to host the championship.

He added that it was a huge responsibility as well as a matter of pride for the district to host such a big state level event.

The convener also called upon the people of the district to come forward and contribute to make this championship a success. The convener however lamented that though the host district will not be able to provide proper infrastructure and facilities, he hoped that the championship will be conducted to the best of their abilities.

The convener also

added that the championship will be held tentatively in the month of March or April 2022 after consultations with the NFA. MDFA president, Meyisanger Lemtur, who also addressed the press conference, said that Mokokchung DPDB has approved to host the championship during its meeting held on Thursday.

Meanwhile, MDFA congratulated Telongjem F/C from Mokokchung for winning the 1st Inter district Futsal championship held at Dimapur recently.

Barca, Real’s recent defeats reflect Spanish struggles

MADRID, SEP 30 (IANS): It has rarely happened that Real Madrid and Barcelona have lost in the Continental competition within hours of each other. But both of them lost in their Champions League group stage matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, clearly indicating that Spanish football is struggling to live up to its glorious past and that more difficult days are ahead for them.

Real were shocked 1-2 by Sheriff Tiraspol, from little-known Transnistria on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, while Barcelona went down 0-3 to Fc Porto in an away game.

Real’s defeat was a bit surprising as they have done well in recent weeks winning three games be-

fore last weekend’s goalless draw with Villarreal in the La Liga while Barcelona were struggling at the domestic front too ever since Lionel Messi’s departure before the start of the season and are placed sixth in the La Liga. Jasurbek Yakhshiboev opened the scoring for Sheriff -- a club based in Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria, a

breakaway state located on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border -- with a header in the 25th minute and Real could manage the equaliser only 40 minutes later, thanks to a successful penalty-kick conversion from Karim Benzema.

But shortly before the final whistle, Sebastien Thill buried the Los Blancos’ hopes of victory, scor-

Barca, Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd

ing the winner in the 89th minute and possibly creating the biggest upset at this level in decades.

Barca have suffered a second defeat in two games and from now on can’t afford any more slip-ups if they are to progress from Champions League Group E. Ronald Koeman’s former club, Benfica, took an early lead and although the Catalans had a host of opportunities to get back into the game, the Portuguese side were eventually able to build on that lead in the second half. This was Barca’s second defeat in two games and from now on can’t afford any more slip-ups if they are to progress from Champions League Group E. Ronald Koeman’s former club, Benfica took an early lead and although the Catalans had a host of op-

portunities to get back into the game, the Portuguese side were eventually able to build on that lead in the second half. The two defeats clearly indicate that all is not well in the Spanish League and the league bosses’ move to strictly bring in financial transparency has not paid off.

The rules meant Barcelona was forced to let go of talismanic striker Lionel Messi as a free agent, without any major gains from the exit of their star player as they could not let him stay because of the financial burden even when Messi had agreed to a big cut in salary. With the financial rules coming into effect on Wednesday, both Real and Barcelona will have a shorter purse to pursue big stars on whom the teams have depended for titles.

Kma to host 1st Interdeptt badminton tourney

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 30 (NPN): The first inter-departmental badminton tournament “Kohima Edition” organized by Inter-Department Badminton Club will be held on October 22 and 23.

The tournament will be held at Assembly Secretariat Stadium, Kohima.

Informing this in a press meet at his office chamber Thursday, principal director school education Shanavas C said departmental badminton tournament has been organized in district level however Kohima being the state capital and employees mostly engaged with works, it was not initiated so far.

(L-R) Ronaldo squeezed the ball home from a tight angle to earn his side a barely deserved victory. Juventus players celebrate a goal against Chelsea He said such events will create a good environL O N D O N , S E P 3 0 spot following a Sergino career tally of 77 Cham- half. aev, Aleksei Sutormin and what was a rematch of last (AFP): Barcelona plunged Dest handball, while in pions League goals, third The star of Italy’s Wendel all added second- season’s Europa League ment and bring the officers even further into crisis on between Rafa Silva also in the all-time list behind Euro 2020-winning side half goals. final, won by the Spanish and staff closer, bridge the gap and build better and Wednesday with a thump- netted for the Portuguese Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. latched onto Federico Ber- United bounce back outfit on penalties. ing Champions League de- former European Cup winUnited and Young Serge Gnabr y, Le- nardeschi’s assist to beat Ronaldo popped up in Boys trail a point behind feat at Benfica while hold- ners. roy Sane and Eric Maxim Edouard Mendy and give ers Chelsea were beaten Eric Garcia was sent Choupo-Moting added Massimiliano Allegri’s the last of five minutes of Group F leaders Atalanta,

by Juventus but Cristiano off for Barcelona, who further goals after the break team a second straight win stoppage time to score and who defeated the Swiss give United a 2-1 win over champions 1-0 in Italy with Ronaldo grabbed a pre- have now conceded 11 for a rampant Bayern. in Group H. Villarreal at Old Trafford. a Matteo Pessina goal. cious last-gasp winner for goals in their last two visJuve are still adapting Barcelona’s defeat Jesse Lingard cutely Manchester United. Ron- its to the Estadio da Luz, leaves Koeman -- who took to life since the return of Teenage German starald Koeman’s Barcelona the scene of their 8-2 an- Benfica to the Champions Allegri as coach and the set up Ronaldo to score let Karim Adeyemi netted side already look at real nihilation at the hands of League quarter-finals in departure of Ronaldo but his record-extending 136th two penalties, one in each risk of an early exit from Bayern Munich in the 2020 2006 -- in an even more this could be a formative goal in the competition half, as Red Bull Salzburg this season’s Champions quarter-finals. fragile position. They have result for them against the as United bounced back beat French champions from their last-gasp defeat Lille 2-1 to go top of Group League after suffering a Barca are rock bottom made it to the knockout holders. second 3-0 defeat in as of their group while Bayern rounds in each of the last Chelsea had started to Young Boys in Bern last G on four points. many games in Group E followed their victory at the 17 seasons. their defence of the tro- time out.

Burak Yilmaz pulled Alex Telles had earlier one back for Lille but they and finishing the match in Camp Nou a fortnight ago phy with a 1-0 win over Juventus impress Zenit Saint Petersburg, hauled the hosts back level prop up the section, while Lisbon with 10 men. Uru- with a 5-0 home win over guayan forward Darwin Dynamo Kiev, with Robert Chelsea will still be and the Russian champi- on the hour mark with a su- Sevilla snatched a 1-1 draw Nunez starred for Benfica, Lewandowski’s first-half expected to qualify for the ons bounced back to beat perb first-time volley from a at Wolfsburg after a late opening the scoring early brace setting the Bavarians last 16 despite losing 1-0 Malmo 4-0.

Bruno Fernandes delivery Ivan Rakitic penalty canon and then hitting the post on their way.

Claudinho, who won for his first goal for Ole celled out Renato Stefto Juventus in Turin with early in the second half.

Lewandowski, who Federico Chiesa scoring Olympic gold with Brazil Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. fen’s opener for the GerHe later completed netted the opener from the the only goal of the game in Tokyo, opened the scorPaco Alcacer had mans, who had Josuha the rout from the penalty penalty spot, now has a 10 seconds into the second ing before Daler Kuzy- given Villarreal the lead in Guilavogui sent off.

stronger coordination. The tournament will be held in three categories: Men’s double, Women’s double and mixed double. Considering various units like the police and army, he said interested teams can contact the organizers for participation.

Entry fee has been fixed at Rs. 2000 per team while winner of the event for each category will receive a cash of Rs. 12,000 and runner up Rs. 8000 respectively.

Registration is underway and the last date is October 13. Details can be contacted at 7085190662 or directorate of school education badminton court or email: idbckohima@ gmail.com or to download the form at: http://bit. li/3uivJQC for registration and to obtain detailed information. Shanavas also informed that all Covid SOPs will be strictly followed.

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