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NE to be India’s Bio-economic Hub

Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing at the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development in Imphal on Tuesday.

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IMPHAL, OCT 19: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh said Northeast would be developed as India’s Bioeconomic Hub. Mentioning that the eastern Himalayan region was one of the mega-biodiversity rich zones and among the 34 biodiversity hotspots of the world, he called for putting these invaluable genetic resources to use for economic growth

Thermal plants coal stock back to normal levels

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (AGENCIES): Days after several states reported depleting coal supplies at power stations leading to a crisis-like situation, the government has stated that dry fuel stock situation at thermal projects has improved.

According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) data, the number of projects having less than four days of coal has come down to 58 as on October 18 compared to 69 from a week ago.

Earlier this month, more than six states had told the Centre that several of their power plants were left with just four days of coal, which could lead to outages. This had forced the government to take stock of supplies and availability of dry fuel with State-owned Coal India Limited, which is also the largest producer and supplier of the commodity in the country.

of the region in particular and the nation in general through biotechnological interventions. He was speaking after visiting the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal.

The minister, who arrived here on Tuesday on a two-visit to Manipur, also addressed the inaugural function of a national seminar on “Developing Bioeconomy from Bioresources of North Eastern Region of India” held at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Devel-

opment Society (MSFDS) and organised by IBSD. He said the Northeast would be the new engine for post Covid economic growth of the country.

Addressing the inaugural function, Singh said economic conditions across the globe have been badly affected due to COVID-19 pandemic.

“To ensure a viable economy and to be on track, contributions in diverse fields of economy are necessary. It is in this direction that the Northeast, which has rich bioresources, has a pivotal role in the revival of the country’s economy,” he remarked, adding, “Bioresources should fuel economic development.”

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he claimed that special attention had been given to the Northeast and many developmental projects had been taken up.

He also launched

IBSD-ILS collaborative programme on “Capacity Building & Training for Young Researchers of North East Region on Bioresources Management & Advanced Biotechnology”.

He handed over quality planting materials of sweet mandarin (Citrus sp.), strawberry & Malbhog to the farmers of Manipur.

Union minister of state for external affairs & education Dr RK Ranjan Singh, who also attended the programme, said as Manipur fell in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, there was a huge potential for economic development through bioresources.

He claimed that scientific research and outreach programmes had been conducted throughout the region by IBSD. “The ultimate purpose of research is to benefit people and therefore IBSD should also work to serve the purpose,” he exhorted.

Citizens feel pinch of fuel price hikes DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): While citizens are feeling the pinch of continuous hike in prices of petrol and diesel, the Central government and state government appear to be unwilling to decrease taxes on auto fuels.

Though the stateowned oil marketing companies kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the second consecutive on Tuesday, the prices of two auto fuels have touched record high levels across the country.

The prices of petrol and diesel in Dimapur stood at Rs.104.25 per litre and Rs.96.72 per litre respectively. Likewise, the petrol and diesel were retailing at record high of Rs.105.25 per litre and Rs.97.52 per litre respectively in Kohima.

With rise in fuel prices, the prices of commodities have also been shooting through the roof. A citizen, who wished not to be named, said hike in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG was having a cascading effect on

all the essential commodities and making life difficult.

An office-goer, who commutes to work daily on his motorcycle, expressed despair over the rising fuel prices and said he was contemplating buying a bicycle.

S Debnath said daily increase in petrol and diesel prices was making daily life more expensive than before.

Debnath said his fuel expense has doubled this year

alone, adding “Achhe din has come.”

Following rise in crude oil prices to a near three-year high, the retail prices of petrol and diesel, which were already high due to heavy tax rates, has become higher in the country.

When cr ude prices dropped, the Centre’s excise duty was increased instead of passing on the benefits to the citizens.

Duty relief on fuel expected

IANS adds: Consumers could expect relief from the surging price of auto fuels this festive season as the government may opt for an excise duty cut on petrol and diesel, for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic.

By doing so, the government aims to prevent rising crude oil prices from adversely affecting the retail price of these two commonly-used products. Petrol and diesel prices have already reached historic high levels across the country and have risen on most days for past one month, burning a larger hole in consumers’ pockets.

Sources said that Rs 2-3 per litre cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel might be announced as a shield to prevent a further spike in prices of auto fuels.

The announcement may be made ahead of Diwali to sweeten the festivities for consumers who have bore the brunt of rising fuel prices. Sources said, that states are also being asked to look at VAT cut on fuel prices.

HC asks govt to appoint HIV& AIDS ombudsman within 45 days DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench has directed the State government to appoint an ombudsman as per Rule-4 of the Nagaland Human Immuno Deficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Ombudsman and Legal Proceeding) Rules, 2019 within 45 days. The court was hearing a petition filed

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tions and Network Of Naga People Living With HIV. The two-bench judge of Justice S. Serto and Justice Kakheto Sema observed that Rule-4 provided that any person who is a retired district or sessions judge, or who has minimum ten years working experience or extensive knowledge in matters relating to public health or health delivery systems, or is a qualified healthcare provider who is a

physician with a minimum of ten years work experience, or is a person working in an non-governmental organisation with similar experience and knowledge could be appointed as an ombudsman.

They said the rule stated that where a person other than a retired district or session’s judge was appointed as an ombudsman, the State government should provide him with assistance from the justice & law department on

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legal issues that could arise in the course of his work.

Going by the provision of the rule, HC stated that the health & family welfare joint secretary could not be designated as ombudsman because of the obvious reason that he did not meet the requirements. Hence, the court said the state government had no choice but to follow the rule while appointing/designating a person as an ombudsman.

States asked to focus on second vax dose coverage NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): Centre has urged states and Union Territories to focus on increasing the coverage of the second dose in light of adequate availability of shots.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, who reviewed the progress of vaccination with Health Secretaries and mission directors of national health missions in states and UTs, through a video conference on Monday, highlighted that the nation is close to administering a billion doses and congratulated the states and UTs for their effort to vaccinate all citizens.

At the virtual conference, it was pointed out that many states have adequate doses to vaccinate those people who are awaiting their second jab.

The Union government has also sought from the states suggestions in formulating new guidelines for international travel.

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NSCN (R) vice president Akato Chophi is likely to cause a split in the group Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): In a significant development, vice president NSCN (Reformation), Akato Chophi, is believed to be mulling to split from the NSCN (R) formed in 2015.

Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Akato has decided to split from the parent body (NSCN-R) but the reasons for it has not been divulged.

Sources speculated that the reason could be over organisational restructuring etc.

Chophi held a meeting over this matter on October 19 at his residence at Hoito Village, attended by “all regional workers, UT-1, Naga Army and secretariat staff, who declared their allegiance to vice president, Akato Chophi,” sources said.

However, it was learnt that the declaration of the split was deferred for “some days” at the request of a senior NPG leader. Sources from within the group said

despite Akato “enjoying the majority support within the group”, he decided not to impeach the president Wangtin Naga and general secretary P Tikhak. It may be mentioned that Akato was a member of NSCN (I-

M), NSCN (K) and joined GPRN/NSCN. He resigned from the post of kilonser for NGOs and Public Relation GPRN/NSCN in the year 2017 and joined NSCN (R) later that year and appointed as vice president.

‘Declaration of endorsement kept on hold’ Meanwhile, NSCN (R) through its MIP informed that the meeting held on October 19, at Hoito village was “aimed for endorsement of some very important and impending issue”. It said that majority of regional authorities, UT-1, secretariat staffs, Naga Army, political wing and ACLs attended the meeting.

However, MIP said that the declaration for endorsement was kept on hold/in abeyance for two-three days “due to a very personal request of WC, NNPGs convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi.”

MIP said that the members present-- “HoD, HoM, chairman of UT-1/regional authorities, secretariat staff led by the chief secretary and home secretary, Naga Army officials, in individual capacities and by show of hands, in concurrence and agreement, all re-affirmed, reiterated and declared their loyalty and allegiance to their collective leader, Akato Chophi, echoing and reverberating behind the call of the vice president for ‘Re-Reformation’.”

MIP said that some, at the meeting even put forth their allegiance by quoting the maxim “A Lion leading some 100 sheeps is more powerful than a Sheep leading some 100 Lions.”

ANFPSA serves ultimatum on state govt

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): All Nagaland Fair Price Shop Association (ANFPSA) has served an ultimatum on the state government to release the transportation and handling charges of fair price shop dealers, which had been pending for about three years, within this month.

ANFPSA through its information cell cautioned that the association would launch democratic forms of agitation from November 2021 onwards in the event of the government’s failure to

address its genuine appeal.

ANFPSA also warned that the state government would be solely held responsible for any commotion that arises.

The association said representation was submitted to the state government with through the office of the food and civil supplies director to release the pending bill, but “the appeal was kept in the dark without paying due urgency.”

It pointed out that the transportation and handling commission for fair price shop dealers had a backlog

of nearly three years along with the distribution of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

Besides the normal monthly food grain distribution to NFSA 2013 beneficiaries, ANFPSA said the FPS dealers had taken up extra efforts in issuing essential commodities of different scheme announced by the Centre till date since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. The association expressed surprise at the apathy shown by the state government and the depart-

ment towards the FPS dealers despite all their sacrifices and commitment.

Asserting that FPS dealers all over the state were facing serious financial constraints, the association has appealed to the state government to immediately address the matter. It also said that FPS dealers could close down owing to nonpayment of the margin.

Meanwhile, ANFPSA has informed all its district unit offices to be fully prepared and respond as and when called for agitation.

State logs 14 fresh cases, 1 Covid death

Manipur-bound bus catches fire at Phesama Correspondent

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday recorded 14 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, 10 were from Dimapur, three in Mokokchung and one in Kohima, taking the total caseload to 31641.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the virus in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 676.

Meanwhile, a total of 11,52,882 persons have been inoculated against Covid till October 19, out of which 703273 got their first dose and 449609 second dose.

PTI: India logged 13,058 new cases, taking the total tally of cases to 3,40,94,373, while the death toll climbed to 4,52,454 with 164 fresh fatalities.

KO H I M A , O C T 1 9 (NPN): A Manipur-bound night bus caught fire near Phesama mini hydro plant near FCI godown on Tuesday morning.

The exact cause of the fire could not be ascertained, though it has been suspected to have been caused by a damage on the exhaust pipe of the bus.

The incident took place some 7 km from Fire Station South, Kohima.

There were however no reports of casualty or injuries caused by the fire, which was contained after three fire tenders reached the spot and doused the flames.

According to Fire Station South, Kohima, there were 15 occupants in the

The ill-fated bus that caught fire on Tuesday morning.

bus, including the driver and handyman, when the incident occurred.

The fire destroyed the roof, window panes, seats, electronic items and a drum of disinfectant, which was being transported through the bus.

The fire came to notice of the passengers, who reportedly quickly alerted

the driver about the excessive amount of smoke that had filled up inside the bus.

As soon as the bus stopped and the passengers alighted, the bus was on fire.

According to a video of the incident that went viral on social media, huge plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the bus.

14 Tribal Hohos, GNF condemn factional clash GPRN/NSCN explains Oct 17 incident DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): The clash between NSCN (U) and NSCN (K) Niki Sumi group near Khehoyi camp here on October 17 night that resulted in the death of one person belonging to the Niki group has been condemned by many organisations.

The 14 Tribal Hohos of Nagaland have condemned the act of violence, which has created social unrest even in the public domain. The hohos in a statement said that act of violence had no place in a civilised society, as it not only created more misunderstandings but brought divisions that could hamper the Naga peace process.

Appealing to all Naga political groups (NPGs) to refrain from any

sort of physical confrontation and act of violence, the hohos prayed that the NPGs concerned would take a note of its appeal to maintain peace and tranquillity in the State and society.

GNF: Global Naga For um (GNF) also condemned in the strongest possible terms the incident. The forum in a statement emphasised that Naga people, regardless of their ideological and political differences, must agree and be clear that any group that resorted to violence and murder was an enemy of the people and Naga cause.

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Aichisaghemi village mourns

Aichisaghemi village council (AVC) and Aichisaghemi students’ union (ASU) have expressed pain and displeasure over the killing of late Atoka Kinny of Niki-led NSCN (K), who was also a member from Aichisaghemi, in Dimapur on October 17 night.

In a joint statement, AVC chairman Toniho Yeptho and ASU president Inagha Kinny termed as “unfortunate” the killing of late Atoka and said that the “reasons for committing such an act may be best known to the perpetrators of the crime”. They said that the Aichisaghemi community “has lost one budding and ambitious (Cont’d on p-8)

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): GPRN/NSCN issued a statement through its MIP in the light of October 17 “fateful incident” seeking to “elucidate the course of the exact events” and summing up “the concocted stories carried out by certain vested elements.”

MIP stated that there was security operating procedures for every designated camp and movement within the stretch was strictly restricted. However, it said that on October 17, at around 11 p.m. “a group of miscreants in a state government

registered vehicle forcefully intruded at GPRN/NSCN camp periphery.”

MIP stated that “Naga Army personnel in an abrupt situation halted the intruders” in order to ascertain their actual identities. Upon halting them, MIP said that one of the occupants alighted and “started firing indiscriminately”, which provoked “Naga army on duty to retaliate in self defence.”

MIP said as the “assailants were overpowered”, one succumbed in the shoot out” and the remaining escaped in the cover of darkness while

one was later caught in the vicinity of CHQ.” “It is needless to point out the ulterior motives of the adversary. Nevertheless, recovery of huge amounts of ammunition from an apprehended cadre and recovery of an assault weapon from the incident area revealed the true intention of the assailants,” MIP stated.

GPRN/NSCN said it had been challenged to confront the situation as deemed necessary despite of its utmost commitment to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in every endeavour.

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Training on water quality testing with FTK

Officials of PHED Mokokchung division along with women participants at the training programme.

DIMAPUR: Training on water quality testing with Field Testing Kits (FTK) and online uploading of water reports in Water Quality Management Information System (WQMIS) portal through mobile app were imparted to the women members of water quality surveillance committee (WQSC) on October 19 at PHED office, Mokokchung Town.

The training was organised by District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) Public Health

Engineering Department (PHED) Mokokchung division and was sponsored by sanitation & WSSO, PHED. In a press release, PHED Mokokchung division informed that the training envisaged on the main objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) which was to create a community based Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance system at grassroots level by the community itself to enhance awareness of safe drinking water Resource person of the

NEWS IN BRIEF

NPROA general meeting: Nagaland Police Retired Officer’s Association (NPROA) will hold its 6th annual general meeting on October 25, 11 a.m., at central police officers’ mess, Chumoukedima. Officers above the rank of inspector have been asked to register and attend the meeting. One may contact +919612177166 for more information.

LSUKA informs: Lotha Student’s Union Karbi Anglong, Assam (LSUKA) will be celebrating its silver jubilee on January 7, at general public ground Bor-lingri Karbi Anglong, Assam. Bonafide students have been asked to contribute articles (art, painting and poem to be published in its jubilee souvenir). Interested student members have been requested to mention names, school, parents name, colony, contact numbers and submit it on or before November 2. For more information one may contact at 91 7085880736 or 91 9366602485).

NCSU offices to be closed today: Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union (NCSU), head office Kohima has informed that its office and all the district unit offices would remain closed on October 20 as a mark of respect to the departed soul of late Holise Sangtam, president of NCSU Kiphire district unit on October 19, 2021.

training programme, Alemjungla Longchar, chemist, Mokokchung Division shared on the manual procedures and technical aspects of Field Testing Kit to the women members present.

Later, hands on training with the FTK was conducted.

The training was attended by 36 women members from Water Quality Surveillance Committee from 17 Villages. Field Testing Kits (FTKs) were also distributed to all the participants.

STATE LBEP hold conference; adopts resolutions DIMAPUR: Lotha Baptist Ekumkho (Churches) Pastors (LBEP) held its 60th conference on October 16 and 17 at Sankiton under the theme “Representative of Christ” (Exodus 18:19).

In a press release, Borlengri Lotha Baptist Church, pastor reverend Arhonthung Odyuo informed that during the conference, Lotha Baptist Ekumkho Pastors (LBEP) resolved that in the coming year, 2022, all pastors along with the believers of the respective Churches would hold a year of prayer for healing from pandemic and all the pastors of Lotha Baptist Ekumkho Pastors would continue to pray to seek wisdom and knowledge with vision from God. Speakers of the two-day conference were L B C D p a s t o r, r eve r end Zanao Mozhui and KLBC senior pastor, reverend Dr. K Benry Lotha.

The conference was attended by representatives from each church.

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UESI team members visit LFI College

UESI team along with the faculty and students of LFI College.

DIMAPUR: Union of Evangelical Students of India (UESI) members visited Livingstone Foundation International (LFI) College on October 18.

In a press release, LFI College informed that during the short programme, the team held an interaction session with the students.

They introduced and briefed about UESI and its units in various colleges around Nagaland.

The UESI team encouraged and welcomed

the students to be a part of EU ministry which they said could give the students a platform to grow spiritually and individually in various aspects.

NNC/FGN Ao region informs on ‘tax collection’ DIMAPUR: NNC/FGN Ao region has informed all concerned that the supervisor of the region was the “designated authority” authorised by ‘Brig. (Retd)’ S. Singnya, Kedahge to seek financial assistance in the Ao region.

In a press release, NNC/FGN Ao region supervisor Daniel Jamir informed that no other officer (civil/ army) has been authorised to “collect tax on behalf of the Government under Ao region.”

The region has asked all con-

cerned to report “demand(s)” made in the name of NNC/FGN by contacting the supervisor at 9402032193.

Further, the region has warned that NNC/FGN would not be held responsible if “tax” was paid without the knowledge of the supervisor.

Diphupar Village Council reiterates ‘one govt, one tax’

DIMAPUR: Reiterating its stand for “one government one tax”, Diphupar Village Council (DVC) has resolved to stand against multiple taxation.

In a press release, DVC chairman Ghuzui Shohe and head GB Kekhwetsu Khutsoh has appealed to various Naga political groups to stop “random collection of daily, weekly,

monthly, yearly tax from the business establishments and also refrain from random checking and seizure of expired goods, imposing fines etc.” within the village jurisdiction. The council has also asked its masses not entertain any form of taxation and donation within the village from any of the various Naga political groups and different organisations.

Acknowledgement

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Y.C. Lymba Chang Died on 20th Oct’ 2020 You will never be forgotten, that simply cannot be, as long as we are living, we will carry you with us safely tucked in our hearts, your light will always shine, a glowing ember never stilled, throughout the end of time. dp-5011/21

From your loving wife, children & relatives

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS

Late t. Lichose sangtam Born on: 17th august 1970 – Died on : 15th october 2021 We, the family members of Late t. Lichose sangtam, express our sincere gratitude to all our friends from far & near, individual, neighbours, various churches and organizations for your overwhelming love, prayers and support showered upon us during the time of illness until his demise on 15th October, 2021. Your support during our darkest period was the greatest comfort to all our family members.

We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, however, it is our sincere prayer that the our good Lord bless you all abundantly.

Wife, children & relatives. dc-1014/21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late G. Atovi Swu

LT. MAKENSOBA LONGCHAR 20-10-2020

14th March 1941 – 11th October 19, 2021 We would like to express our profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us at the demise of our beloved father Late G. Atovi Swu on 11th October 2021. We are humbled by the love and support shown by us in various ways physically, prayerfully, financially and materially for which we remain ever grateful to all those who came forward to share our sorrows.

We also convey our sincere gratitude to :

LT. IMTIMENLA AMLARI 11-10-1970

TODAY ON THE 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR FATHER AND 51 YEARS WITHOUT OUR DEAR MOTHER, WE THANK AND PRAISE GOD CEASELESSLY FOR THEIR BEAUTIFUL LIVES. THOUGH BOTH OF YOU ARE NO LONGER IN OUR MIDST THE HERITAGE OF LOVE, KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY YOU LEFT BEHIND WILL ALWAYS BE CHERISHED IN OUR HEARTS. db-300/21

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LOVING FAMILY

Late ImtIkumzuk JamIr

retd. rSeO District Transport Office 11/11/1959 – 14/10/2021 “A Fountain Head of Knowledge and always a source of inspiration, He has left behind a rich harvest of memories to cherish, Honour and Emulate.”

The family of Late Imtikumzuk Jamir wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expression of love, sympathy, kindness and prayers during the bereavement of our loved one. We are truly thankful and we have nothing to give you in return for all the good things you have done for us. But, it is our prayer that our good God may continue to bless each and everyone of you. dp-5029/21

Loving Family

1. Faith Hospital.

2. Sumi HOHO. 3. Sumi Aphuyemi HOHO. 4. Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami HOHO. 5. NSCN/GPRN (Sumi Region) 6. NSCN/GPRN 7. SABAK 8. Ghathashi Town Council 9. Ighanumi Village Council.

10. Ighanumi Welfare (Kohima/Ghathashi/Dimapur).

11. Iphonumi Village Council.

12. Ghathashi Town Baptist Church.

13. Ighanumi Baptist Church.

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15. Lhomithi Baptist Church Dimapur.

16. Dr. Sukhato A. Sema.

17. Y. Viqheho Swu (MLA).

18. L. Vikato Yepthomi.

19. Kuputo Shohe.

20. TH. Muviah (Ato. Kilonser NSCN / GPRN).

21. Qhevihe Chishi Swu (Collective member).

22. Tokishe Swu (Kilonser).

23. Inato Swu (Steering executive).

24. Ikato I. Chishi Swu (General Secy. C.N.C.).

25. Pasheto Chishi Swu (C.A.O. Sumi Region).

26. Hokugha Yepthomi.

27. Dr. Hukato Swu. 28. Nikuto Swu (Head GB Ighanumi Village).

Loving wife, children, grand- children and relatives K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST OCTOBER 20

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Agartala A shower and thunderstorm

29 24

Aizawl

Couple of thunderstorms

Guwahati Mostly cloudy with a t-storm Imphal

Couple of thunderstorms

Itanagar Cooler with a stray t-storm

25 20 28 24 27 20 23 22

Shillong

A shower and t-storm; humid

20 17

Kohima

Couple of thunderstorms

21 18

Dimapur Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm

27 23

An afternoon t-storm; cooler

23 19

Tuensang Cooler with a thunderstorm

17 15

An afternoon t-storm; cooler

22 20

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

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NHRC member visits OSC-Sakhi Dimapur

Core institute organises ‘let’s talk session’

DIMAPUR: Core Institute Kezieke, Kohima organised “let’s talk session” on October 18 with Ruokuosetuo Tetso, NCS as resource person.

The resource person shared his jour ney of preparation on becoming a civil servant and deliberated his experienced on the three crucial stage of NPSC exam.

Tetso advised that any civil service aspirants should begin his/her preparation by thoroughly analysing the previous year’s question paper, which would help them demarcate the questions on different subjects.

He deliberated on the NPSC mains exam and said that aspirants should be able to synthesis the essay and descriptive questions based on marks within the allotted time.

Time being the key factor for the mains exam, NHRC member Jyotika Kalra along with officials of social welfare department and his advices to all the asothers. pirants was to practice DIMAPUR: Member of formed that during the to enhance the awareness National Human Rights meet, Jyotika Kalra in- activities focusing on legal Commission (NHRC), teracted with officials rights.

Jyotika Kalra along with of the social welfare deJyotika also encourJintu Sakia, Insp. NHRC partment, State Resource aged the One Stop Centre visited One Stop Centre Centre for Women and team to continue working (OSC) - Sakhi, Dimapur OSC team and reviewed with commitment for the on October 19. the functioning of the One cause, which was to pro- DIMAPUR: Mangmetong In a press release, Stop Centre in Dimapur vide integrated services Senso Telongjem DimaState Resource Centre and the state. to women affected by pur (MSTD) through its for Women (SRCW) inShe advised the team violence under one roof. president A. Mayang Imchen and general secretary Watimongba Pongen have strongly condemned the attempted murder of one in writing and following stated that Ozukum impart- district and Liphayan Vil- Aremchang Imchen s/o prescribed formats, presen- ed many valuable lessons to lage under Wokha district. Shri Imnakaba Imchen, tation of ideas, proofreading students and highlighting A press release by SJU a bonafide citizen of the and respecting deadlines. on planning for life goal. stated that main aim of the Telongjem allegedly by In pre paration for He reminded the students camp was to provide an one Kevechulo Koza and NAAC Assessment, FAC that their main priority was opportunity to the student Keneilekuo Zumu on Ocalso conducted online in- to learn. to gain practical skills and tober 13, 2021. teractive session on NAAC PWC: Two-day vir- get experience of rural life.

MSTD said that when peer team visit with IQAC tual “capacity building and During the camp, students Naga society had been team of Dimapur Govern- personality development” were conducted various striving for peace and ment College (DGC) on programme on October 7-8 tasks such as tree planta- unity as one family, the October 7. was organised by Internal tion and cleanliness drive murderous and inhuman On October 6, FAC Quality Assessment Cell to promote the importance act of the accused has no also organised a seminar on (IQAC) and Women Devel- of individual responsibilities place in the Naga society. interdepartmental webinar opment Cell, Pranabananda in safeguarding biodiversity.

The barbaric act of on “COVID-19: Chemical Women’s College (PWC) A survey was conducted on the accused against the preventive measures and Dimapur in collaboration “socio-economic, health victim deserve for deterdrug developments”. and sponsorship of National and education status of the rent punishment as per R e s o u r c e p e r s o n , Commission for Women village”. the provisions of the law, FAC assistant professor, (NCW) India.

MC: Modern College MSTD stated. department of chemistry, A press release by celebrated its 23rd freshers’ MSTD while expressDr.Imliwati Longkumer PWC stated that the re- day on October 9 with as- ing gratitude to Dimapur talked about SARS-CoV-2 source persons were assis- sistant vice-president and police under the dynamic virus and its mechanism of tant professors (department head of financial analytics, control of Commissioner entry and replication in the of English) PWC, Sanjukta Maybank, Malaysia, Vijay of Police for arresting the host cell. He explained how Bhattacharjee, Rupa Dutta Joseph Kapanee as special accused, urged the police chemistry as a discipline and Meyisangla Jamir. guest. authority to book the acplayed key role from unThe resource persons IC: Debate Club, Im- cused under appropriate derstanding viral structure enlightened the student par- manuel College (IC) in col- section of law and to into development of chemical ticipants about “personal laboration with the Depart- vestigate expeditiously for preventive measures and capacity building”, “pro- ment of English organised the interest of justice. drugs for COVID-19. fessional career skills” and debate competition on OcMSTD further urged SJC: Department of “digital literacy and effective tober 9 at the College Con- the court to take cogniEducation, St John College use of social media”. ference Hall on the topic zance of the crime com(SJC), Dimapur, organised St. Joseph Univ: Rural “Naga solution: A myth or mitted by the accused and webinar on “Role and Re- camp for master of rural de- a reality”. college informed award befitting punishsponsibilities of Students: velopment and bachelors of that the debate competi- ment as per the seriousness With special reference to social work was organised tion was organised with the of the offence committed Naga Society”, on October by department of social objective of inculcating stu- by the accused for the 1 with SDO (Civil) Mokok- work, St. Joseph University, dents with issues pertaining interest of justice. chung, Sentilong Ozukum. Dimapur on October 1-8 at to present political scenario A press release by SJC Nkialwa Village under Peren of the state.

MSTD condemns Oct 13 attempt to murder

Resource person along with students at the session. writing daily.

The resource person also suggested important book references for NPSC exam In his concluding remarks, he urged that any

civil service aspirants on achieving their dreams as a civil servant should cultivate a positive and a humane attitude to serve the people.

The session was

chaired by academic director, core institute, Dr. Thepfusalie Theunuo and was attended by several civil service aspirants from the institute and other coaching institute.

ATMA Wokha organises skill trg of rural youth across the district

Educational institutions organise webinars

DIMAPUR: Educational institutions across the state organised webinars, seminars, talks and other activities for students and faculty members.

FAC: Research Development and Seminar Committee, Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung on October 8 organised an online expert talk on minor, major research grant proposal titled, “How to write a good project proposal”.

The college stated that the talk was aimed to acquaint its faculty members with comprehensive insights on the effective execution of an academic project and research grant proposal. Resource person, head of the department of biotechnology and director (academics) Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, professor Mohammad Zahid Ashraf, emphasized that the foremost thing while proposing a research grant was to be mindful of the funding agency’s instructions. He stated that a good grant proposal involves both - a good researchable question and simple feasible and creative solution(s).

The resource person also elaborated on the common technicalities of writing a grant proposal, as

Poumai Baptist Church conducts youth seminar

Resource person Nicali K programme.

D I M A P U R : Po u m a i Baptist Church (PBC) Dimapur conducted youth seminar & thanksgiving Sunday on the theme “Be ye transformed” (Romans 12:1-2) with youth pastor Sümi Baptist Akukuhou, Diphupar “B” Nicali K Yeputhomi as the resource person on October 16 and 17 at the Church premises.

Nicali K Yeputhomi in her message stressed the absolutely mandatory K Y M C

ATMA Wokha members along with participants at the training programme.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Wokha in association with State Agricultural Management and Extension Training institute (SAMETI) Nagaland and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) organised Skill training of Rural Youth (STRY) across the district.

A press release by ATMA Wokha stated that the six-day training was organised from September 20-25 and separate trainings on September 27 to October 2 and October

4-9 on the topics, “poultry rearing and management, organic production of vegetables and organic composting” at Longsa Village, Longsachung Village and High School Colony Wokha respectively.

The training was led

by ATMA DPD Wokha, T Subenthung Yanthan who mentioned that the main object of training programme was to provide skill development, encourage the aspiring youth to learn from such skill-based training to rural youth and to promote employment and creation of skills.

The resource person for the training were SRF KVK Wokha, Dr. Zuchamo Tungoe, ATM, ATMA Wokha, Lothungbeni Murry and Agripreneur, Amos Odyuo.

NSTFDC to felicitate tribal entrepreneurs

DIMAPUR: As part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation in association with Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation would be organising a function in Kohima on October 21 at Hotel Japfu, to honour and felicitate tribal entrepreneurs.

In a press release, General Manager (Projects), S.N. Galgotia has informed that during the programme, entrepreneurs from different states of North East would be felicitated.

Senior officers from ministry of tribal affairs including Yatinder Prasad, joint secretary & financial advisor, Asit Gopal, chairman-cum managing director, NSTFDC, Deepika Kispotta, DGM, IDBI, Anupam Trivedi, ED (TRIFED) would be visiting Kohima for the programme.

The release also informed that minister for higher education & tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along would be Yeputhomi speaking at the chief guest of the programme in the afternoon while state chief secretary J. Alam would be the guest of honour. for every Christian to be a transformed Christian.

She said that in order to be a transformed Chris- DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles Kohima battalion on Octian, one required a new tober 9 organised career counselling lecture on the attitude, new perspective, theme, “education for progression” at Chakhabama, new disposition, new way Kohima. The aim of the lecture was to educate students of thinking, radical per- and teachers on avenues that students have after their sonal transformation and schooling. The lecture was followed by weapon display. inner change which can Tuensang Bn: Tuensang battalion conducted only be attained by renew- guidance and awareness programme on October 9 at ing the mind through the Baptist High school, Monyakshu Village. An interactive Holy Spirit. session was conducted with students to provide basic Around 100 youth at- understanding of armed forces. The event was followed with lecture on hygiene and sanitation. tended the seminar.

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China increases exercises along LAC in Arunachal

RUPA, (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), OCT 19 (IANS): Eastern Army commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande said that there has been an increase in the number of exercises by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the Tibet autonomous region in the last few months as India considers alternate border management.

Speaking to the media at a forward location in Arunachal Pradesh about Chinese activities across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Eastern Sector, Lt Gen Pande said: “So far as the activities on the other side of the LAC is concerned there are three to four issues.”

He said that firstly, annual training exercises carried out by the PLA have increased. “There has been some increase in the activities but in the depth areas,” he said.

Secondly, some of the reserve formations of the PLA which were mobilised have continued to remain in their training areas that again is in the operational depth area, the officer said.

Lt Gen Pande pointed out that both sides are attempting to develop infrastructure closer to the line of

INDIA ENHANCES SURVEILLANCE: LT GEN MANOJ PANDE

LAC and which again leads to certain issue at times.

“Since these infrastructure has come up close to the LAC there has also been an marginal increase in number of border defence troops.”

Explaining about the recent LAC face-off in the Eastern Sector, he said: “Along this LAC, we have a numbers of areas and number of points where patrols from both side interacts either in a scheduled manner or at times at chance encounter... We also have certain areas of different perceptions here wherein our perception of the LAC is different from what the Chinese perception is and especially in these areas

sometimes the patrol comes face to face which then results in a face-off.”

The officer added that the force have a robust mechanism, SOP protocols because of which they are able to resolve such situation as and when they arise.

“The role of our commanders and our junior leaders who are actually leading the patrols I believe extremely important in this context because they are the ones who have too develop correct understanding with the commanders on the other sides and then if they are any issues that arise we try and resolve it at the local Commanders level and that has worked out

well,” Lt Gen Pande said.

The officer said they have a robust conflict resolution management in terms of when required organising meeting between the two sides at different levels.

“We have a mechanism of hot lines, we also meet in what is referred to as border personnel meetings. So far in the Eastern Command we had three hotlines, the fourth one was recently operationalised.”

Regarding the Chinese activities, the officer talked about the level of operational preparedness of the force.

“We have taken number of steps number of measures, the foremost is enhancing out surveillance both close to the LAC as well as in the depth areas now this we are doing by synergizing efforts of our all surveillance equipment right from the strategic level till the tactical level where our soldiers actually deployed on the LAC,” Lt Gen Pande said.

“We have adequate forces that are available in each sector to deal with any contingency that may arise and we are also practicing and rehearsing on various contingencies that may come about in certain areas

where at deployment are thin.” The officer also stated that they have strengthened the deployment, largely in areas where it was thin.

“I would say there has been not major increase or increment in terms of the number of forces that are deployed at the LAC. We also are looking at maximising the potential by incorporating the technologies to the maximum extent possible be it in term of increasing our surveillance, ISR capabilities or in terms of communications and likewise,” he pointed.

When asked about the Chinese continuously breaching the laid out agreement and protocols, the officer said it is being looked at on a higher level.

In terms of larger guidance, the officer said that strategic guidance in terms of dealing with situation on the LAC is to respect the mutually agreed protocols and agreements and that has been India’s effort, not withstanding what has been the action or response from the other side.

“Consequent to what happened and what we need to do in the future, is something I reckon is being looked atA the larger level,” he said.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021

FIR lodged against Barak organisations for defacing govt hoardings in Assamese SILCHAR, OCT 19 (PTI): An FIR has been lodged against local organisations here for allegedly smearing a state government hoarding written in Assamese with black ink in the Barak valley an area predominated

by Bengali speakers, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.

Government signposts and hoardings in the valley where more than 3.6 million people live have since the 1960s been tri-lingual, including in Bengali. However, new hoardings put up by the Jal Jeevan Mission were in Assamese only.

Cachar superintendent of police Ramandeep Kaur said a complaint had been lodged by officials of Jal Jeevan Mission against the defacing of its hoardings in Silchar town.

“On the basis of the complaint, we have registered an FIR at Silchar Sadar police station on Monday,” she said.

“Appropriate action will be taken against the culprits after investigation,” the SP added. Visuals showed alleged activists climbing a ladder and defacing the hoarding which was in Assamese language in front

Dr. Rajdeep Roy, Lok Sabha MP, shared pictures of the defaced posters and asked people to steer clear of divisive elements. (Twitter. Dr Rajdeep Roy) of Silchar Railway station.

They also wrote ‘Bangla Likhun’ (write in Bengali) and the names of two organisations below it.

Barak Democratic Yuva Front leader Pradip Dutta Roy, reacting to the FIR, however questioned the decision to use only Assamese language in Government advertisements in Barak Valley, despite a decision to use Bengali also as an authorised official language in this part of the state after a language agitation in the 1960s.

Besides the BDYF, activists of All Bengali Students Youth Organisation (ABSYO) were also allegedly involved in the defacing incident. Silchar MP

Rajdeep Roy reacting to the incident alleged it could be part of a conspiracy to incite violence in the name of language in the state and warned “people from falling prey to such designs.”

Trinamool Congress leader Susmita Dev said though she does not support blackening of hoardings, alleged the hoardings ‘disrespected’ the Language Act. The Assam Official Language Act, 1960, adopted Assamese as the official language of the state, but included provisions for use of Bengali for all administrative and official purposes in the Bengali-majority Barak Valley of the state, comprising Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi districts.

Tripura CM urges Bangladesh Manipur police celebrates 130th Raising Day government to protect minorities AGARTALA/GUWAHATI, OCT 19 (IANS): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday urged the Bangladesh government to protect the lives, properties and religious places of the minorities in that country.

While addressing the media, the Chief Minister said that it seems like the fundamentalist forces as part of their pre-planned conspiracies, have attacked the minorities and vandalised the idols and pandals of Durga Puja festivities, which ended last week.

“The recent incidents are very shameful. I trust the Bangladesh administration. They will deal with the situation effectively.

The friendship between India and Bangladesh is very

Biplab Kumar Deb

old. We should keep it up.

Fundamentalist or any other forces should not be allowed to destroy these relations,” he said.

Deb spoke to the Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh, Vikram K. Doraiswami, last week.

Talking about their conversation, a source close to the CM told IANS, “Doraiswami informed Deb that

Primary classes in Assam re-open nearly after 2 years

he and other Indian officials in various diplomatic missions in Bangladesh have visited different places to know the details of the incidents at the ground level.”

Many other organisations, intellectuals, political parties and NGOs in Assam and Tripura have condemned and organised protest rallies against the violent incidents in Bangladesh.

Different organisations and intellectuals met Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioners in Agartala and Guwahati and urged them to request their government to ensure action against those who attacked the minorities, vandalised Durga Puja pandals and properties belonging to the non-Muslim families.

IMPHAL, OCT 19: Manipur police celebrated its 130th raising day on Tuesday at the parade ground of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles in Imphal with state chief minister N Biren Singh as chief guest of the function.

Cabinet ministers, MLAs, DGP and other top police officials attended the function.

On the occasion, the chief minister took salute from 16 march-past contingents of the police department. Addressing the occasion, N Biren Singh extended his best wishes to officials of Manipur police department and appreciated their dedicated and disciplined services towards maintaining law and order and welfare of the public at large. He said all sections of

people should respect and honour police personnel as the latter had always been rendering services in every circumstance.

Stating that law and order of the state had considerably improved with efficient functioning of the police department, he added that the public could now feel free and safe while moving anywhere across the state. He acknowledged the role of police in successful implementation of ‘War on drugs’ campaign of the state government and said that the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) of state police had been functioning to completely root out the drug menace in the state. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t wouldn’t compromise on any anti-national elements which hinder development of the state and the govern-

Meghalaya citizens demand reduction in fuel price the state has been left out of the railways map due to opposition from several pressure groups.

“Everything is skyrocketing in the market. The price of potatoes is now up to Rs. 20 per kg, sugar costs Rs. 45 per kg and onion is Rs 55 per kg due to hike in the prices of diesel and petrol. For people like us, who live from hand to mouth, it is tough and life is more challenging with this pandemic,” says Baiakmenlang Mawthoh, a housekeeper.

Bah Duh, a vegetable seller at Ïewduh, the main market in Meghalaya, appeared to be worried as footfalls in his shop have started decreasing.

In fact the market remained closed for an extended period due to the pandemic and the situation has not normalised yet.

“There are only a few customers visiting our shop and business is down,” Bah Duh said.

On the other hand, taxi drivers are feeling the heat of the rise in fuel prices, even as private vehicle owners too are choosing to keep their cars parked at home and walk instead.

“It is very difficult to explain what taxi drivers are going through. My daily earnings does not cross Rs. 500 despite spending the whole day in traffic. The rising fuel price has made

Mizoram poll watchdog files complaint with DEO

VP postpones Sikkim visit by 2 days due to weather

GUWAHATI, OCT 19 (PTI): Students of the primary section from Class 1 onwards attended school in Assam for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck nearly two years ago, while adhering to strict health protocols and other guidelines.

Physical classes also resumed for the upper primary section, six months after it had briefly reopened in April this year, only to be closed again as the second wave of the pandemic struck that month. Online classes will, however, continue for those opting to stay at home, as per the new Standard Operating Procedures issued by

AIZAWL, OCT 19 (PTI): A church-backed election watchdog in Mizoram has lodged a complaint with the Kolasib District Election Officer (DEO) alleging violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) by political parties during the election campaign in connection with the bypoll to Tuirial assembly seat slated for October 30.

Mizoram People’s Forum (MPF), an independent body, filed the complaint with Kolasib District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner on Monday seeking the intervention of the Election department to look into the alleged violation of the MCC by political parties and take

the state government.

School authorities said attendance was low, particularly in the lower primary section. Premises of educational premises have been thorughly sanitised and all COVID-appropriate behaviour is being followed, including wearing of face masks and maintaining social distancing, they added.

According to the new SOPs, physical classes for standards 1-8 will be held on alternate days of the week, while from standard 9 onwards, classes will be on a daily basis.

A maximum number of 30 students is allowed per section of a class.

necessary action against those involved.

The forum alleged that there were numerous violations of the MCC for the upcoming bypoll to Tuirial assembly constituency.

“I have enclosed herewith some video clips and documents showing the corrupt practices of some political parties to prove the violation of... Model Code of Conduct,” the petition signed by the forum general secretary Rev R. Lalnuntluanga said.

“I, therefore, request your kind office to take necessary action against those political parties involved for the violation of Model Code of Conduct,” the petition added. Meanwhile,

ment would take all necessary actions according to the law of the land,” he declared.

Singh informed that the construction of Manipur Police Memorial Park had already started at 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles complex to honour the supreme sacrifices of state police, was nearing completion. The same would be inaugurated soon by the Prime Minister or Union home minister on their likely visit to the state, he added.

The chief minister also appreciated the contribution made by police personnel during the government’s fight against COVID-19 and any other crucial time.

In his speech on the occasion, Director General of Police, LM Khaute stated that Manipur police had

Correspondent SHILLONG, OCT 19: Peeved with the constant rise in fuel prices leading to cascading effects on costs of essentials, the general public in Meghalaya is demanding immediate intervention of the government to bring down prices to affordable levels.

The price of petrol in the State capital is Rs. 100.84 per litre while that of diesel is now Rs. 93.34 per litre. The increase in diesel price is particularly worrying as most of the food items are transported into Meghalaya through the roadways. Roadways have been the preferred route as

a leader of the forum told reporters that there were numerous violations of the model code of conduct by political parties.

He alleged that some political parties were distributing money and rations to canvass voters, and also bribed voters by helping them through social services. He further alleged that some parties also organised community feasts.

The MPF was formed in 2006 by various major churches, including Mizoram Presbyterian Church, the largest denomination in the hilly state, to monitor free and fair elections. The forum also works with major civil society organisations like

Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) or Mizo Women’s federation and Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP) or Mizoram Elders’ Association.

It organises “common platform”, a public meeting for contesting candidates, where they deliver lectures and take queries from the audience. At least four candidates from the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), Congress and BJP are in the fray for the bypoll to Tuirial seat, necessitated by the demise of its incumbent legislator Andrew H. Thangliana of ZPM. Counting of votes will be held on November 2.

G A N G TO K , O C T 1 9 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s Sikkim visit has been postponed by two days owing to inclement weather.

Naidu will now be visiting the Himalayan state on Friday instead of Wednesday, an official said. The vice president is scheduled to inaugurate a stadium, named after renowned footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, at Namchi in South Sikkim during the tour. “Owing to persistent bad weather, the visit of the honourable vice president has been postponed,” Sikkim’s Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Raju Basnet said in a release.

life worse for us,” says Raju Thabah, who is hoping that the government will take stock of the fuel hike.

Several pressure groups and the opposition Congress have demanded from the government to reduce the VAT on petrol and diesel.

Thma U Rangli-Juki (TUR) condemned the BJPled union government and state government for failing to control price rise affecting the lives of the ordinary citizens.

“Strengthen public transport in Shillong and its surrounding areas, and also increase taxation for big expensive private vehicles such as SUVs,” TUR leader Angela Rngad suggested.

always played a commendable role in maintaining law and order in the state.

He claimed that Manipur police along with Indian Army and paramilitary forces had conducted many counter insurgency operations and area domination and had helped bring certain members of underground organizations into the national mainstream.

The security environment of the state had now improved considerably, he said, adding that that 263 extremist had been arrested and 13 had been neutralized, arms and ammunition consisting of 149 weapons, 2,783 assault ammunitions, 75 hand grenades, 398 detonators, 3 kg explosive substances and other explosive materials among others were recovered. Apart from this, large amount of drugs had

also been captured consisting of 36 kg of heroine, 841 kg of ganja, 479 kg of opium, 272 kg of brown sugar, around 9 lakh WY tablets, 18,710 SP capsules and more than 12,000 bottles of cough syrup among others, he claimed.

He also appreciated the chief minister for his guidance and support to the police department which had made certain achievements of the department possible.

On the occasion, the chief minister distributed awards, trophies and commendations to police officers as well as DGP Commendation Roll and Disc for different units.

The chief minister also released a souvenir highlighting the various achievements of the Manipur police department in the last one year.

Declaration

Regd No 543/ 2021 Dated: 05/10/2021 I, Smti Atole Nienu, D/o Dikha Khupfu, R/o H/No 450, United North Block- B, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby affirm and declare as follows; 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my name is entered/recorded as Lhiwepeu Nienu as per my civilian ID card 3. That my name is entered /recorded as Atole Nienu in my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 358819339248 and my PAN card bearing no. BIGPN9209K 4. That the Atole Nienu and Lhiwepeu Nienu refer to the same and one person.

5. That this affidavit is made to aver the above made statements.

Verification I do hereby verify that the content made in paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

Solemnly sworn before me Notary Public, Dimapur: Nagaland Deponent

k-2032/21

Correspondent

Regd. No. 1060

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 14/09/21

I, Smti. Merilo Merry, wife of Mr. Nchumbemo Merry, a permanent resident of Baghty Town, District Wokha, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declared as under : 1. That I am the deponent of this affidavit 2. That my name in all my official documents was recorded as N. Merilo Murry, wife of Nchumbemo Murry.

3. However my name shall henceforth be change as Merilo Merry, wife of Nchumbemo Merry.

The statements given are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and signed this affidavit before me by the deponent, today the __ th August 2021.

Magistrate dp-5035/21 IN THE COURT OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

NOTICE

No. M- 485/21/4589 Dated Dimapur, the 18/10/2021 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Ineulak Rangkah -VrsMerithung Patton, R/o Purana Bazar Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act 1886 have applied for Mutation of Land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invite Claim/Objection 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 : Ineulak Rangkah Village/Block No : Padumpukhuri, Patta No : 365, Dag No : 635/636/509, Area : 00-01-10 North : Limasashi, South : Myingthungo, East : Nallah, West : Robin Sd/- Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland dp-5037/21

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021

Shah meets Modi, discusses ‘Pak playing T-20 in J&K’: Owaisi Migrants flee Kashmir security situation in Kashmir slams Modi govt over match after militant attacks

At least 11 civilians, including workers from other States, have been killed by militants in the Kashmir valley this month. (PTI)

JAMMU, OCT 19 (PTI): Thousands of mig rant workers fleeing Kashmir along with their families queued up outside ticket counters of railway stations and bus stops here Tuesday as targeted killing of minorities and non-locals by terrorists triggered an exodus from the Valley.

The security in and around the railway stations and bus stands in Jammu and Udhampur has been beefed up as a precautionary measure as people have been arriving in large numbers, desperate to leave ahead of schedule, and more are on the way, officials said.

Outside the railway station in Jammu, men,

women and children were seen waiting on the roadside in long queues without basic facilities of water or shelter.

As per rough estimates, 3 to 4 lakh migrant labourers, most of them Hindus, from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand come to the Valley every year in early March for skilled and unskilled jobs such as masonry, carpentry, welding and farming, and go back home before the onset of winter in November.

But the selective killings have triggered a fear psychosis among them, propelling them to flee before they had planned to.

On Sunday, two labour-

ers from Bihar were gunned down when terrorists barged into their accommodation in Kulgam district, taking the number of civilians killed in targeted attacks in Jammu and Kashmir this month to 11. Another labourer sustained bullet injuries. “There is grave fear and terror after the killings of labourers.

This has never happened in the past. So we fled the Valley to save our lives and also our children,” Santosh Kumar of Bihar’s Sitamarhi district said.

A brick kiln worker in the Rajpora area of Pulwama district, Kumar said most of those fleeing are scared as there is no guarantee of their security.

self,” he said after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The development comes after the two-term MP from West Bengal’s Asansol had on September 20 -- two days after joining the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress party -- written to Birla, seeking a “brief ” appointment with him to formally resign as a member of the House. The singerturned-politician has repeatedly stressed that he did not want to continue as an MP since he was no longer a member of the party for which he won the seat.

Amit Shah

Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir on October 23-25 and will hold important high-level meetings with regard to the security situation in Kashmir.

This is the first visit of the Union Home Minister to the union territory after the abrogation of Article 370.

During this visit, the Home Minister will not only give tips to improve security situation but will also make various announcements related to the developmental projects.

Earlier on Monday, Amit Shah held a marathon meeting with senior officials including DGPs, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, IB Chief and discussed the situation of internal security in detail.

HYDERABAD, OCT 19 (IANS): AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government for allowing the Indian cricket team to play a T20 match with Pakistan at a time when “our soldiers are being killed in Kashmir”.

India is scheduled to play the first match of T20 World Cup against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24.

Addressing a public meeting on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at AIMIM headquarters Darussalam, he said: “Pakistan is playing T20 with Indian lives in Kashmir. How can we play a match against them amid regular terror attacks there?”

He recalled how Prime Minister Modi had criticised then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh “for sharing biryani with the Pakistan PM when Indian jawans were being killed on the borders”.

Owaisi also alleged that the targetted killings in Kashmir were a result of lack of policy of terrorism by the Modi government, and questioned the government’s claim that problems in Kashmir have ended with

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the repeal of Article 370.

Referring to the death of labourers from Bihar in Kashmir, he wondered what the intelligence agencies and Home Minister Amit Shah were doing.

The AIMIM leader also lashed out at PM Modi for his silence on petrol and diesel prices.

“He is silent on skyrocketing fuel prices. The cost of petrol and diesel have hit the century mark, yet he has not commented on it.”

Owaisi also questioned the Prime Minister on his silence over Chinese Army entering and occupying the Indian territory. “Why is he afraid of even taking the name of China,” he asked.

The AIMIM also voiced concern over the situation faced by Muslims in the country.

Quoting a 27-year-old lawyer to describe the current situation, he said: “A Muslim is living under the threat of someone attacking his shop or a mob lynching him. He feels helpless.

They (the government) have criminalised triple talaq, they have criminalised religious conversions and they are trying to bring Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) through backdoor.

If I protest, they book me under UAPA or NSA.” At the press meet, he also discussed how there are lack of opportunities and no inter-mobility among Muslims. According to him, because of Hindutva, his Hindu friends and business partners have distanced themselves from him.

Owaisi, however, advised Muslims not to lose hope. He said they should keep their spirits up and face the situation with courage.

He also urged the youth to self-introspect and keep themselves away from all societal evils by offering prayers, building character, desisting from taking dowry and helping the poor and needy, irrespective of their community.

Army chief Naravane visits forward areas along LoC in Jammu

Babul Supriyo resigns as MP

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): Former BJP leader Babul Supriyo formally resigned as an MP on Tuesday, a month after he quit the party to join the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC. Supriyo thanked the BJP leadership for the confidence they had shown in him.

“My heart is heavy as I had began my political career with the BJP. I thank the PM, party chief, and Amit Shah. They showed confidence in me. I had left politics wholeheartedly. I thought that if I am not a part of the party, I should not keep any seat for my-

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him about the steps taken by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the Union Home Ministry to improve the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Shah reached PM Modi’s official residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the morning to brief him about the situation in Kashmir.

The two leaders discussed the atmosphere of fear created due to target killings by terrorists in Kashmir. The Home Minister also informed the Prime Minister about the exodus of fear driven migrants from the Valley.

During the meeting with the PM, the Home Minister also briefed him about other important issues related to internal security.

In the last 16 days, terrorists have killed 11 non-local individuals in the Valley.

Due to this an atmosphere of fear has been created there leading to the exodus of migrants.

JAMMU, OCT 19 (PTI): Army chief General M M Naravane visited forward areas along the LoC in Jammu region on Tuesday and was briefed on the ground situation in the region and ongoing counter-infiltration operations, officials said here.

Naravane arrived in Jammu on a two-day visit on Monday amid a spurt in targeted attacks on civilians by terrorists in the Valley and an ongoing counterinsurgency operation in the forest belt of the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, where nine soldiers

have laid down their lives over the past week.

“General MM Naravane #COAS (Chief of Army Staff) visited forward areas of #WhiteKnight Corps & undertook a firsthand assessment of the situation along the Line of Control. #COAS was briefed by commanders on the ground about the present situation & ongoing counter-infiltration operations,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army tweeted.

Eleven people have lost

their lives in targeted attacks by terrorists in different parts of the Kashmir valley this month. The count includes five non-local labourers, two teachers belonging to minority communities and a renowned pharmacist.

Amid the spate of civilian killings, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday vowed to avenge every drop of blood shed by hunting down the terrorists and their sympathisers.

The officials said the Army chief visited the border districts of Rajouri and

and Thanamandi has been going on since October 11.

While five Army personnel were killed in an attack by terrorists in the forest area of Surankote on October 11, another four soldiers laid down their lives in a gunfight with the ultras in Mendhar last Thursday.

The operation to neutralise the terrorists entered its ninth day on Tuesday. So far, eight people, including a mother-son duo, have been Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane visits detained for questioning in forward areas of GOC White Knight Corps. (PTI) connection with providing Poonch, where a massive rorists hiding in the forest ar- logistic support to the teroperation to track down ter- eas of Mendhar, Surankote rorists.

Kavitha Kuruganti of the Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) believes that the “right-thinking people” in BJP should continue to put pressure on the leadership to fulfil the farmers’ demands.

“I think that there is no mediation required between the farmers and the government. However, what right-thinking people in BJP should do is continue to put pressure on the party and its leadership for fulfilling the farmers’ demands,” Kuruganti said. She added that the refusal to fulfil the “legitimate, evidence-based demands” has no sound reasoning behind it.

“These farmer-friendly voices in the party should also make sure that the morality bar of the party does not slip so low that it is irretrievable. They should ensure that (Minister of State)

Ajay Mishra Teni is sacked and arrested,” she said.

Echoing Kuruganti’s opinion, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), a part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and an influential group in western UP, said that Malik had offered support earlier as well but the BJP did not listen to him.

It was, however, ready for anyone to act as a mediator if the demands are met.

“We have two main demands. The bills must be taken back and a law made to ensure MSP for crops.

Satya Pal Malik or anyone who thinks they can mediate the issue are welcome,” BKU’s media in-charge Dharmendra Malik told PTI. He added that Malik, who hails from western Uttar Pradesh, had earlier also offered his advice to the Centre over the farmers’ issue but the BJP did not

listen to him. “Instead of listening to him, his own party made him the Governor of Meghalaya and sent him there,” Malik added.

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar of Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh said that mediation would have helped if the government did not know their demands and about the situation.

“We don’t need mediation. The 11 rounds of talks we had with the government were without mediators and it’s not like they don’t know our demands. When they are clearly aware of our demands then it’s just them and us who need to sit down, talk and reach a decision,” Kohar told PTI. Farmers from different parts of the country have been camping at the Delhi borders since November 26 last year, demanding the

repeal of the three central farm laws.

While the farmers have been expressing fear that the laws would do away with the Minimum Support Price system, leaving them at the mercy of the corporations, the government has been projecting them as major agricultural reforms.

With the last talk held on January 22, the 11 rounds of talks between the two parties have failed to break the deadlock. The Supreme Court had in January suspended the implementation of the laws.

Another farmer leader, Shiv Kumar Kakka, the convener of Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh, a constituent of Samyukt Kisan Morcha, also said that the government will never allow a mediator as it was adamant over not repealing the three farm laws.

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NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): With Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik offering to mediate between the agitating farmers and the Centre, farmer leaders said on Tuesday that they do need any mediation but the BJP government should listen to the “right thinking people” in the party and resume the dialogue, which is stalled since January.

Malik, who has been supporting the protesting farmers, on Sunday asserted that he is ready to mediate if the Centre agrees to give legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops. “There is only one thing which will solve the entire issue. If the government agrees to give the MSP guarantee, I will mediate and convince the farmers,” Malik had said at an event in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu on Sunday.

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Centre should listen to ‘right thinking people’ in BJP: Farmer leaders

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (AGENCIES): Ending the suspense about his next political move, Punjab’s former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has disclosed that he will form his own political party, which is likely to forge a pre-poll alliance with the BJP, splinter groups of the Akalis, and will reach out to the farmers for the forthcoming assembly elections in the state next year. He has also hinted that the prolonged farmers’ agitation over three central farm laws may be heading towards a resolution soon, with the government holding talks with their representatives. His decision on accepting BJP as partner would depend on a satisfactory resolution of the farm laws issue.

In a freewheeling conversation with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta at ThePrint Off the Cuff, Amarinder said apart from the BJP, he was looking at an alliance with the breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali

Captain Amarinder Singh

Dal, especially the Dhindsa and Brahmpura faction, for the elections, due early next year. Asked if he would have any ideological qualms about joining hands with the BJP, Amarinder responded in the negative, saying he stood “for Punjab”.

He said he was “looking forward to fighting” and his target was to “form the government”.

This is the first time Amarinder, who was unceremoniously ousted as Punjab CM by the Congress high command

last month, has made his future plans clear. He had already announced he would be leaving the Congress, and met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval last month, triggering speculation about his joining the BJP, which he had clarified he wouldn’t be doing. He reiterated this, but now said he would “like an alliance” with the BJP, and does not consider it a communal and anti-Muslim party. Do you see any problem in Punjab between the Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus, he asked.

“Before the farmers’ issue, this was not a problem in Punjab (against the Narendra Modi government),” he said, hinting that a solution to the farmers’ agitation will be a precursor to his tying up with it. He also revealed that efforts are on to find this solution.

‘No sacrilege’ in Singhu lynching case Talking about the lynching of a Dalit man from Tarn Taran

at the Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana, allegedly by Nihangs, Amarinder said it was a “terrible, awful tragedy”.

“I don’t believe that he was doing be-adbi or sacrilege because there were too many people. The person who did it (killed him) was in a frame of mind he could not control. He could have been intoxicated. Nihangs are known to take ‘sukha’ (a form of intoxication),” he said, the first prominent Punjab politician to take this line.

Security issues Asked if Punjab is on the verge of witnessing a revival of militancy, Amarinder said he had been flagging the issue for three years. He said Punjab was being “weaponised” through ISI and Khalistani sleeper cells, but the quantum of weapons coming in now was “disturbing”. He also pointed to the problem of drone technology being used to carry AK-47s, pistols, grenades, drugs and cash.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 315 DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021

Games politicians play

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ongress has literally hit the nail on the head when it maintained that governance in Nagaland been hit for a six because the state government, since 2003, abdicated its responsibility by resorting to populist measures in holding consultations with public organizations and Civil Society groups to make decisions based on consensus arrived. The Congress hit out at the Progressive Democratic Alliance(PDA) government (comprising of NDPP, BJP and Independent) and now United Democratic Alliance(NDA) after the opposition NPF abandoned its role and position to join the ruling government. Since the NPF has capitulated to the lure for ‘all-party government’ or ‘opposition-less government’ under the pretext of securing early solution to the Naga political issue; Congress has been pitch forked to play the role of an MLA-less opposition.

The Congress has been delivering punches at the government for various sins of omission and commission particularly for outsourcing decision making to various public organizations. In a lighter vein, it is hoped that the consultative meetings will also include identifying huge projects across the state, decisions on award of supply and contract works and employment instead of only political issues or administrative decisions. The latest episode that had earned the ire of the MLA-less Congress opposition was the speech purportedly made by state chief minister Neiphiu Rio during the felicitation programme for the victorious party nominee and UDA consensus who won the 58 Shamatore-Chessore by poll unopposed. In that meeting, Rio drew his attention on the government ceding to the demand of protestors against shifting of the DC’s office Dimapur to Chümoukedima. He asked who is to run the government, the mandated government or the civil societies. The Congress picked up the gauntlet from here on to hit out at the chief minister for his doublespeak. The Congress chided the chief minister for attempting to play the victim card. It squarely blamed Rio for negating the role of government in decision making, when it pampered and empowered civil society and voluntary organizations, to co-shoulder decision making at various consultative meetings. Even in the recent episode of ceding to the demand against shifting of the DC’s office from Dimapur, the government appeared to be caught in two minds and in the end, the political decision only resulted in a poor bureaucrat facing the ire of the CSOs. The problem of too many bodies jostling for space and position in raising hackles over any issue and icing demands with ultimatums, is getting out of control. The state government on the other hand, appears to feel that being “ a people’s mandated government” makes it obligatory on its part, to make decisions in tandem with CSOs to maintain “peace and unity”. Such penchant for political rhetoric and populism has replaced governance. It has been commented several times in this column, that the elected government is constitutionally duty-bound to effect good governance instead of using the Naga political issue as red herring or even as a cover up for corruption. It is time that people ensure that their elected representatives is accountable to provide good governance and ensure justice and equality instead of pulling the wool over people’s eyes with the political issue since over 15 years.

DailyDevotion The Unheeded Secret

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world.” —John 18:36 The great enemy of the Lord Jesus Christ today is the idea of practical work that has no basis in the New Testament but comes from the systems of the world.

This work insists upon endless energy and activities, but no private life with God. The emphasis is put on the wrong thing. Jesus said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation….For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21). It is a hidden, obscure thing. An active Christian worker too often lives to be seen by others, while it is the innermost, personal area that reveals the power of a person’s life.

We must get rid of the plague of the spirit of this religious age in which we live. In our Lord’s life there was none of the pressure and the rushing of tremendous activity that we regard so highly today, and a disciple is to be like His Master. The central point of the kingdom of Jesus Christ is a personal relationship with Him, not public usefulness to others.

It is not the practical activities that are the strength of this Bible Training College— its entire strength lies in the fact that here you are immersed in the truths of God to soak in them before Him. You have no idea of where or how God is going to engineer your future circumstances, and no knowledge of what stress and strain is going to be placed on you either at home or abroad.

And if you waste your time in overactivity, instead of being immersed in the great fundamental truths of God’s redemption, then you will snap when the stress and strain do come. But if this time of soaking before God is being spent in getting rooted and grounded in Him, which may appear to be impractical, then you will remain true to Him whatever happens.

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Time is money. ~ Benjamin Franklin

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021

Post-mortem

Why India recognizes Tibet as China’s part

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hina’s brazen claim on Indian territories from Arunachal Pradesh to Ladakh and time & again pre-planned objections on visits of Indian dignitaries is not new. China’s propaganda Cell do this just to keep the matter alive.

Recently, China has made objection to Vice President’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh and repeated its previous parrot-type crying comment treating the State as part of South Tibet.

Although, the world never expects from countries like China & Pakistan to respect the territories of neighboring countries.

But even more surprising is the policy of Indian Government. If China has not recognized the existing & integral parts of the Indian territories and openly claiming them; why has India recognized the illegally invaded Tibet regions? If China is incorporating Indian territories in its official maps, why is India lagging behind by not including Tibetan territories in its map as an independent nation or an associate State?

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dent nation having rich cultural & political relationship with India. Tibetans are the descendants of Rupati, the Kaurav military general in Mahabharat era. As Tibet itself is not a part of China; then how does it claim the Indian territories, which exist across Tibet ? India had diplomatic mission in Lhasa, which downgraded into a consulate general in 1952 and eventually closed after 1962 war. Tibet’s independence from Chinese paunch is in the interest of Indian border security, territorial peace and saving of huge military expenditures.

Before year 1950, Indian forces were deputed in Tibet to guard the trade routes. In 1950, newly established Chinese Communist regime invaded Tibet to make it permanent part of China, which allowed it to militarize the strategically important boundaries with Bharat. It is a historical fact that one month before his death, Sardar Patel, in his letter from hospital bed on 7th November 1950, has cautioned Nehru & the nation regarding Chinese intervention in Tibet and

the security of Indo-Tibet borders.

His prophetic letter quotes “The Tibetan put faith in us; they chose to be guided by us; and we have been unable to get them out of the meshes of Chinese diplomacy and Chinese malevolence. In the north and north-east, Communist China has definite ambitions & aims, which does not seem friendly disposed towards us.

Hence we have to build military policy regarding Chinese threat to India ” But after his death, Nehru and his Comrades refused to see the writing on the walls for more than one decades until in 1962 Chinese invaders, famous as People’s Liberation Army (PLA), booted the sleepy India.

In 1950s, India was a strong advocate for entry of newly emerged Peoples Republic of China (PRC) led by Mao in United Nations & on Permanent Seat of Security Council, which was at that time occupied by Republic of China (Taiwan) led by Chiang Kai Shek. The United States & other western countries were instru-

mental in denying the UN seat to Mao’s PRC. Blinded by dark ideological lenses, the then Indian government refused to see the real face of Mao’s Communist China.

At one hand PLA troops were busy in rampaging Tibet, on the other hand the Congress Government was supplying thousand tonnes of rice to Lhasa at the request of Chinese government, which was utilized by the invading troops.

Initially to set the foot of China in Tibet, the political leaderships of Congress and Communist were responsible. It is said that those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. India’s recognition of Chinese sovereignty over Tibet was the biggest security blunder.

A sizable section of Indian Communists was so mad to march on China’s ideology that after the Chinese betrayal attack on India in 1962, they did not even condemn their spiritual country and lateron formed pro-Chinese new political outfit CPI (Marxist) in 1964.

Today’s generation is unaware of the fact that there is an Indian territory

“Minesar” near Kailash Parvat and surrounded by Tibetan territories, which has been a part of Ladakh.

After accession of Tibet, this area has also been grabbed

by China; but neither Central government nor any political & social organisation even raised the issue in the international forum. It is the duty of Indian Government to incorporate this historic territory in the official map.

China is a land grabbing country and has not invaded only India’s 38000 sqKM territories, but has either encroached or claimed parts of 18 neighbouring nations.

Hence, there should be full-proof security preparation at every inch of border and Indian political & social leaders should have constant touch with its natives. Nothing is going to be happen with fruitless unending talks and China & Pakistan are not going to return back the invaded Indian territories in hospitality like a cup of tea.

An effective policy for all Actual International Border regions is the need of the hour, which should include some essential mili-

tary training to the natives as well as settling down of retired army men.

To counter Chinese day-to-day wrongdoings for Indian territories, India should adopt the tit-for-tat strategy and derecognize Tibet as Chinese part and treat it as buffer State with name “Chinese Occupied Tibet (COT)” on the tune of “Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK)”.

Accordingly, the official Indian map should be modified aligning forgotten “Minesar” too.

The root of the problem is that countries like China, Pakistan act, but India only reacts. It is a historical fact that whenever Indian rulers adopted offensive policy, they ruled almost all the present-day neighbouring countries; but when they went on defensive, internal as well as external forces overpowered them. For sovereignty of the country, India will have to move forward with Patel’s Offensive strategy instead of Nehru’s Defensive approach prevailing.

Prabhat Kishore is a technocrat & academician

In the light of the population explosion debate

izoram has made news -- not necessarily for the wrong reasons but certainly for quite unexpected reasons. North-Eastern India generally makes news due to insurgency-related incidents or other instances of violence and killings.

This time a mother of 15 children and a widow has been honoured and rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh by Mizoram’s Sports Minister Robert Romawia Royte.

The reason is that the native Mizo population is dwindling and hence women like her are being awarded and honoured.

The unprecedented show had the backing of the influential Young Mizo Association (YMA) and a Presbyterian Church leader Rev P.M. Manikama. The state Sports Minister, Robert Romawia Royte, also loves to be called ‘Triple R’, in fact has distributed Rs 2.5 lakh to 17 women who delivered ‘more children’ at a function held within his Aizawl East-II constituency.

The dwindling population and ‘fertility’ issues are of general concern in the North-East. There are also other issues. The local Christian tribals do not believe in the government’s policy of small family or family planning. The Nagas generally use the refrain -- a

mother’s womb is not a graveyard.

The population issue remains a vexed problem in the NorthEastern region, which has more than 200 linguistic and ethnic groups across the seven states of Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Assam, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.

Of these, three Christianmajority states are Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya.

Meghalaya, the hub of Khasis, Garos and Jaintia tribals practises matriarchy. Nagaland has so far not elected any woman legislator and Mizoram has elected only two in the past and more so as an exception. Royte belongs to the regional outfit Mizo National Front, the party led by state Chief Minister Zoramthanga. MNF was once led by a crafty rebel leader, the Late Laldenga. Royte said that the incentives to mothers were given in accordance with ‘more children drive’ launched by different church bodies and denominations and the Young Mizo Association (YMA). Such a gesture is not new to Mizoram. In 2018, a Baptist church in remote Lunglei district town had announced incentives to encourage couples to have more babies in an effort to check their dwindling numbers.

Of course, this disregards the national policy for control population. The church in remote Lunglei town had said it would pay families a one-time cash assistance of Rs 4,000 for a fourth child and an additional Rs 1,000 rupees for each new child. These are very sensitive matters. The issue of dwindling numbers in the region should be understood in a sociopolitical context. Ethnic minority groups fear being swamped by ‘outsiders’ from mainland India and other tribal groups. Nagas witnessed violent days in the mid1990s in their confrontation and clashes with Kukis. The menace hit both Nagaland and parts of Manipur. In Mizoram, the native Lushais are not happy to entertain Brus especially when it comes to casting votes.

The Mizo youth leaders would readily tell one that the locals are “not against professionals coming and working in our state”.

The fear and objections are of a regular influx. Here too certain complexities work. Mizoram has for months now accommodated and helped ‘refugees’ from Chin province of Myanmar who have taking shelter after facing persecution following the harsh military actions there since the February

coup. Yes, ‘sharing’ ethnic bond is a crucial factor in the entire debate.

Moving out of the North-East, we know the population debate is of general concern. India currently is the world’s second most populous nation after China. There is a ‘national policy’ to check population growth even as it is not illegal to have more children.

According to the UN figures, in 2019, India had an estimated population of 1.37 billion and China 1.43 billion. Now experts say by 2027, it is possible that India will surpass China’s population.

It is estimated that India could add nearly 273 million people to its population between 2021 and 2050. We have one more major dichotomy in handling issues like population growth between “mainland India” and among the tribal majority states of the NorthEast. In July, the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh law commission released the draft of a proposed Bill which made news, and certainly not without good reason.

The first draft of the Uttar Pradesh population (Control, stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021 had proposed that the benefits of state government-sponsored welfare schemes will be limited to only those with two children or less.

The State Law Commission in UP had also sought comments from the common people. In certain quarters, such moves are being linked to electoral politics and Hindu-Muslim divide.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had himself said: “There is also a lack of awareness about population in certain communities and we therefore need communitycentric awareness efforts”.

The answers to some queries triggered by these debates are not known to us as of now. Nor do I want to hazard a guess. If an answer has to be decided by a democratic process, it is difficult to conceive of a more satisfactory method or system than that is embodied in the existing structures.

Family is a private business and the state should have no business.

But is it so? Society and policy makers hence come back to the same question posed on a number of occasions pertaining to different pressing problems. The question is - What is the right way for us to get forward?

Nirendra Dev is a New Delhibased journalist. He is author of books ‘The Talking Guns: North East India’ and ‘Modi to Moditva: An Uncensored Truth’ (IANS)

Are you really in ketosis? And should you be?

(From previous issue...)

There is not one “standard” ketogenic diet with specific ratio of macronutrients. Generally macronutrients are divided into 60% to 70% of daily calories from fats, 5% to 10% carbohydrates and 20% to 30 % protein. Getting this percentage of calories from fat is not easy and as a results unhealthy source of fats maybe included in the diet that could have harmful long-term consequences. The ketogenic diet has gained vast popularity due to the enhancing and enticing concept of breaking fats for energy and initiating a weight loss but only for short-term.

Extreme carbohydrate restriction can profoundly affect diet quality, curtailing or limiting on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes and increasing consumption of animal products. Very low carbohydrate diets are often low in thiamine, folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, fiber and phytochemicals found in fruits, veggies and whole grains. Even when on nutrient dense foods, ketogenic diets are reported

to have multiple micronutrient shortfalls often lacking in vitamin K, linolenic acid and water soluble vitamins.

Ketogenic diets are low in fiber, which can adversely affect gut health. In the absence of healthy carbohydrates and dietary fiber, gut microbiome would not produce short-chain fatty acid (SCFA). Prebiotics are foods for probiotics, without Prebiotics, probiotics would starve and eventually perish. And prebiotics are foods that are rich in fiber and healthy carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

A diet devoid of healthy carbohydrates can disrupt gut microbial diversity, resulting in serious health consequences.

Carbohydrates get a negative reputation because many of us are eating the not so healthy ones and people tend to overload on refined carbohydrates as they are the base of many junk foods, including, candy bars, soda, chips and sweets to name a few. These refined sugar and refined carbohydrates are unhealthy and may lead to many lifestyle disorders like obesity and as a result, all carbohydrates

including the healthy ones like whole grains, fruits and vegetables bear the brunt of the blame for weight gain.

Common short-term side effects resulting from the initiation of ketogenic diet is referred to as “keto flu”, with symptoms like fatigue, headache, nausea, constipation and low exercise tolerance, which typically resolve after a few days to weeks as the body adjusts to the low ketogenic state.

Dehydration, hepatitis, pancreatitis, hyperuricemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypomagnesemia and hyponatremia can also occur. Long term side effects include decreased bone mineral density, nephrolithiasis, cardiomyopathy, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and neuropathy of the optic nerve Ketogenic diets have a low long-term tolerability and are not suitable for many individual.

Though you may very well lose weight, you will gain the weight back when you go off the diet because following a ketogenic diet is hard. You have to be disciplined, vigilant and hyper-focused on every food choice. You cannot even

simply eat an extra apple because that may push you out of “ketosis”. This is not only a matter of strong will but a question of means, time, energy and resources.

Available research on the ketogenic diet for weight loss is still limited.

Most studies so far have had a small number of participants and were short-

term. Though ketogenic diet showed benefit of weight loss, these effects after one year when compared with the effects of conventional weight loss diets, are not significantly different. Current evidence suggests that for most individuals, the risks of such diet out-weight the benefits.

To summarize, there

is no shortcut to healthy eating. And perhaps not being in ketosis is not so bad after all.

(Concluded...)

Zuthunglo Odyuo, Clinical dietitian, Nagaland multispeciality health and research center (NMHRC), Dimapur (Instagram @dietitian. food.stories)

Reader’s Post

Importance of media & information literacy

Sir,

Global Media and Information Literacy Week, commemorated from October 24-31, is an important day to celebrate the progress achieved towards “media and information literacy for all.” We have seen an exponential rise in disinformation due to the influence of digital platforms and uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each individual needs to be equipped with media and information literacy competencies to understand the stakes and to contribute to and benefit from information and communication opportunities.

Media and information literacy are crucial part of every society and it is especially important in India. As we navigate the so-called “post-truth” age on the internet, riddled with potentially misleading content, it becomes more obvious with time that tackling online misinformation requires much more than detection. It is not that disinformation is new, it is that it can now spread fast and wide through the internet. That’s why it is important to teach people to be able to tell the difference between information based on facts and truth and disinformation intentionally meant to cause confusion, seed unrest and cast doubt on decisions through false narratives and distortion of facts.

Anen Ao, New Delhi

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.

At least 24 dead as heavy rains batter U’khand

NA I N I TA L , O C T 1 9 (AGENCIES): At least 24 people died and more than a dozen were missing after landslides and flash floods triggered by several days of heavy rain hit northern India, officials said Tuesday.

Forecasters have also warned of more downpours in the coming days in the southern state of Kerala where floods have already killed at least 27 people since Friday, reports Phy.Org. Officials in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand said 18 people were killed in fresh landslides on Tuesday after six died in similar incidents a day earlier.

At least 13 of them were killed in three separate incidents in Nainital town early Tuesday, after a cloudburst—an ultra-intense deluge of rain—triggered a landslide and destroyed several structures.

“Twenty-four people have died in the state in two days. There were six deaths in the state on Monday and so far 18 people have lost their lives on Tuesday,” Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand police chief, told AFP. Five of the dead were from a single family whose

Submerged cars are seen at a flooded hotel resort as extreme rainfall caused the Kosi River overflow at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, India, Tuesday, Oct.19, 2021. (AP/PTI)

house was buried by a massive landslide, local civil officer Pradeep Jain told AFP. Another landslide in the northern Almora district killed five people after huge rocks and a wall of mud demolished and engulfed their home.

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ed and widened its weather alert on Tuesday, predicting “heavy” to “very heavy” rainfall in the region over the next two days.

The weather office said several areas were drenched by more than 400 millimetres (16 inches) of rainfall on Monday, causing landslides and flooding.

Authorities ordered the closure of schools and banned all religious and tourist activities in the state.

Television footage and social media videos showed residents wading through knee-deep water near Nainital lake, a tourist hotspot, and the Ganges bursting its banks in Rishikesh.

More than 100 tourists were stuck inside a resort in Ramgarh after the overflowing Kosi river deluged several areas.

Landslides are a regular danger in India’s Himalayan north, but experts say they are becoming more common as rains become increasingly erratic and glaciers melt.

Experts also blame construction work on hydroelectric dams and deforestation.

In February, a ferocious flash flood hurtled down a remote valley in Uttarakhand, killing around 200 people. At least 5,700 people perished there in 2013.

In the south, large parts of Kerala have been battered by floods and landslides since late last week, leaving at least 27 people dead.

Many dams in the state were nearing the danger mark and authorities were evacuating thousands to safer locations as major rivers overflowed.

India’s weather office said heavy rains will again lash the state in the next two days after a brief reprieve on Tuesday.

SC to hear Lakhimpur Kheri matter today

NEW DELHI/ LAKHIMPUR KHERI, OCT 19 (PTI/ IANS): The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday the matter pertaining to the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in which eight persons, including four farmers, were killed during a farmers’ protest.

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, which had on October 8 expressed dissatisfaction over the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh government in the “brutal” murder of eight persons, would hear the matter. Ten people, including Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra, have been arrested so far in connection with the case. The top court is hearing the matter after two lawyers had written a letter to the CJI seeking a highlevel judicial inquiry, also involving the CBI, into the incident. Four farmers were mowed down by an SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri when a group agitating against the Centre’s three new farm laws was holding a demonstration against the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad

Maurya on October 3.

Two BJP workers and a driver were beaten to death allegedly by the angry protesters, while a local journalist was also killed in the violence. Several farmer organisations are protesting against the passage of three laws -- The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 and Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 since last November.

The apex court had stayed the implementation of these laws in January.

Initially, the protests started from Punjab in November last year and later spread to Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. While hearing the matter on October 8, the apex court had questioned the Uttar Pradesh government over the non-arrest of all the accused and had directed preservation of evidence. The bench had said, “the law must take its course against all accused” and “the government has to take all remedial steps in this regard to inspire confidence” in the investigation of “brutal murder of eight persons”.The

counsel appearing for the state government had assured the top court on October 8 that all appropriate action would be taken in the case.

BJP leader among 4 more held in Lakhimpur case

Four more persons, including a BJP leader who was seen inside the SUV that mowed down protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3, have been arrested. A statement released by Prashant Kumar, ADG (law and order) late on Monday night, said: “The accused Sumit Jaiswal, Shishupal, Nandan Singh Bisht and Satya Prakash Tripathi have been arrested

by Lakhimpur Kheri Police and SWAT team of Crime branch. Licensed revolver and three bullets were recovered from Satya Prakash Tripathi and seized.”

Local BJP leader Sumit Jaiswal, who was seen in a viral video escaping from the lead SUV in the convoy of vehicles that crushed the farmers, had earlier filed a murder FIR against unnamed farmers, claiming that his driver, friend and two BJP workers were beaten to death after their vehicles lost control due to heavy stone pelting and accidentally hit farmers

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister smells Priyanka announces 40% tickets to women in UP polls conspiracy in Singhu border killing

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leader is now defending the main accused in the killing of Lakhbir Singh.

“Lakhbir Singh, the Dalit victim, belonged to village Cheema Kalan and was poor. We need to find out who lured him to the Singhu border and who paid for his travel as he could not even afford his meals,” the Deputy Chief Minister said, while adding that he had instructed the local administration to find out under what circumstances he was taken from his home to the Singhu border.

He said in view of the recent photographic evidence, the Nihang leader will also need to explain in what capacity he had met the Union Agriculture Minister and whether he was mandated to do so by the farmers’ organisations spearheading the campaign against the three new farm laws.

Randhawa said given the place the Nihang leader was camping at and staging the ‘dharna’ at the Singhu border, it was mandatory on his part to keep the farmers’ unions informed about his meetings with the Union minister.

“This has raised genuine doubts and suspicion in the minds of people which will need to be cleared and the Punjab government will do everything to reach to the root of the conspiracy and expose and punish the culprits,” he said in a statement.

tice and against the system.

“This is for every woman who wants to be heard -whether it is Laxmi Valmiki of Lucknow who wants to be a doctor, the daughter of journalist Raman Kashyap who was killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

“This is also for two women constables -- Madhu and Pooja, who arrested me in Sitapur and were with me till 4.a.m. Power today amounts to trampling over the weaker sections of society, primarily women,” Priyanka said.

She said that women were not only stronger but more compassionate and sensitive and could bring a change in the political system.

Asked whether the same formula of 40 per cent reservation for women would be extended to the Congress-ruled states, including Punjab, Priyanka said, “I am in charge of UP

ervation, said, “What is wrong with that if it leads to empowerment. In Amethi, a village pradhan’s wife contested and won elections.

‘One day I have to’: Priyanka Gandhi on contesting from Rae Bareli or Amethi Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

and we have taken this decision here. If they (Punjab), they are welcome to implement the formula.”

She said that women were being divided on the basis of caste which weakened their battle for justice.

“A woman’s struggle is not limited to a gas cylinder or Rs 2,000. It goes beyond that. We have to rise above the shackles of casteism and communalism and come together as a group,” she said.

Priyanka, when asked whether wives and daughters of leaders would not take advantage of this res-

COOCHBEHAR (WB), OCT 19 (PTI): A BJP candidate for the upcoming assembly by-elections and a legislator were heckled in the presence of a saffron party MP allegedly by TMC supporters during campaigning in West Bengal’s Coochbehar district on Tuesday.

The local TMC leadership, however, denied the involvement of party workers in the incident. Ashok Mondal, the BJP candidate for Dinhata assembly by-election, and Natabari’s party MLA Mihir Goswami were heckled in the presence of Jalpaiguri’s BJP MP Jayanta Roy during campaigning at Nayarhat.

Alleged TMC supporters raised ‘go back’ slogans as the BJP leaders reached the area to campaign for the October 30 by-poll. Police, however, brought the situation under control. Mondal and Goswami had faced a similar situation in Bamanhat area on Monday. BJP alleged that the incidents were engineered to prevent the party candidate from campaigning. The by-election to Dinhata assembly constituency was necessitated by the resignation of Nisith Pramanik, winning candidate and Minister of State for Home Affairs, who retained his Lok Sabha seat.

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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday said that she has to contest elections one day when asked if she will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh from Rae Bareli or Amethi seat. “One day I have to contest, though I have not taken a decision yet..., no answer, for the time being, will see later,” she responded on being asked about her plan to contest next year’s UP polls from either of the two seats.

Rae Bareli is Congress chief and Priyanka’s mother Sonia Gandhi’s Lok Sabha constituency while Amethi was once party’s old bastion. Congress leader and Priyanka’s brother Rahul Gandhi had made his electoral debut from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in 2004 when Sonia moved to Rae Bareli, a seat once represented by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Rahul, a three-time MP from Amethi, lost the seat to BJP’s Smriti Irani in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Former Union minister and senior party leader Salman Khurshid recently said that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Priyanka. The senior Congress leader, however, made it clear that the face for the party’s Chief Minister candidate was not decided as of now.

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Raj Narain Bind, Shyam Lal Pal, and Tilak Chand Ahirwar have been named as General Secretaries. The new executive has 24 Secretaries and 40 members. Raj Kumar Mishra is the party Treasurer.

Akhilesh Yadav, sources said, has taken care to give due representation to all castes and ensure a regional balance. He has given larger representation to non-Yadav OBCs with an eye on the upcoming Assembly elections.

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CHANDIGARH, OCT 19 (IANS): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa on Tuesday said there appeared to be a deeprooted conspiracy to defame the farmers’ stir on the Singhu border dividing Haryana and Delhi.

Referring to the killing on October 15 of a Dalit labourer from Tarn Taran in Punjab, and latest disclosures in the media, the Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, promised complete justice, saying the government will reach to the bottom of the case and expose the conspirators behind the incident.

Randhawa said in view of the recent disclosures about one of the Nihang leaders having been in touch with Union Minister for Agriculture N. S. Tomar, the killing has taken an entirely different turn.

The same Nihang

LU C K N OW, O C T 1 9 (IANS): In a major decision that could prove to be a game-changer for the Congress, in particular and, Indian politics, in general, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Tuesday, announced that her party would give 40 per cent tickets to women in the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

She said that all women who want to bring about a change in the system, are welcome to come forward and contest elections.

“Any woman who wants to contest can give an application till October 15,” she announced at a press conference.

Priyanka said the decision was for the woman named Paro, who had held her hand in Prayagraj and had said that she wanted to join politics.

“This decision is for Vaishnavi in Chandauli and the sisters-in-law of two rape victims of Hathras and Unnao, who are fighting for jus-

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As the Naga people were tired of the endless divisions, enmities and killings, GNF said it was time to start resolving the problems through non-violent negotiations and commitment to a process of healing.

The forum asserted that any Naga political group or civil society organisation whose loyalty to the group was greater than to the greater Naga cause were not patriots.

Mourning the death of Ino Atoka Kinimi, GNF said it empathised with his family members and prayed that they may find solace in the grace and healing power that only God could give at a time like this.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): A certification ceremony of the recently concluded project of ‘ Re c o g n i t i o n o f P r i o r Learning (RPL)’ of skilled construction workers in and around Dimapur district was held on October 19, at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. The programme was organized

by Muru Infra Developers firm.

In a press release, Mur u Infra Developers project Manager Er. Jepito Khala, stated that through the project, the firm was able to assess 2230 construction workers from Dimapur as an initial target. It also helped them register under the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (NBOCWWB) under the aegis of the department of labour, Nagaland.

The programme was basically an assessment of skill labourers in the field of construction to recognise their skills based

and reminded that people must create alter native economy of Nagaland and not only depend on salary economy.

Director of Muru Infra Developers, Vikali A Zhimomi who also spoke on the occasion highlighted that the firms deal with the construction of flexible pavements, buildings and other logistical machines.

Zhimomi added that firms has venture into this field since 2019 and were able to successfully recognising skilled workers in and around Dimapur and help them avail benefits and service rendered by the by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (NBOCWWB).

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NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): The government has sanctioned nonproductivity linked or ad hoc bonus for central government employees for fiscal year 2020-21.

In an office memorandum, the Department of Expenditure under the Finance Ministry said the employees of central para military forces and armed forces too would be eligible for the bonus.

Employees who were in service as on March 31, 2021, and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during 2020-21 fiscal year would be eligible for this ad hoc bonus.

The non-productivity linked bonus (ad hoc bonus) would be paid to the central government employees in Group C and all non-gazetted employees in Group B, who are not covered by any productivity- linked bonus scheme.

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metropolitan cities such as Bengaluru (38 per cent), Pune (22 per cent), Hyderabad (20 per cent) and Chennai (18 per cent) indicates a strong rise in recr uitment activity as compared to the previous year.

Hiring for professionals in software, hardware, telecom (35 per cent), senior management (23 per cent), HR and admin (11 per cent) and finance and accounts (7 per cent) continued to flourish on a year-on-year basis.

Interestingly, HR and

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with CEOs and experts of the global oil and gas sector on Wednesday via video conferencing, his office said.

This is the sixth such annual interaction which began in 2016 and marks the participation of global leaders in the oil and gas sector, who deliberate upon key issues of the sector a n d ex p l o r e p o t e n t i a l areas of collaboration and investment with India, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Prime Minister Modi will interact with CEOs and experts of the global oil and gas sector on October 20 at 6 PM via video conferencing, it said. The broad theme of the upcoming interaction is promotion of clean growth and sustainability.

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In September 2021, printing/packaging (11 per cent) grew at a considerable pace, while a positive month-over-month (MoM) uptick was also witnessed in industries such as BPO/ ITES (5 per cent), import/ export (4 per cent), retail (2 per cent) and travel and tourism (2 per cent).

Cities such as Baroda (3 per cent) and Ahmedabad (1 per cent) noted the highest job posting activity in the country in September 2021 as compared to August 2021. Hiring activity in

across all metropolitan cities, while software, hardware, telecom and finance and accounts also witnessed significant growth across almost all cities tracked by the Index.

Industries such as banking/financial services, insurance, retail and travel a n d t o u r i s m a l s o s aw positive uptick at 2 per cent each in September 2021 as compared to August 2021.

However, garments/ textiles/leather, gems and jewellery (-17) per cent w h i c h s aw s i g n i f i c a n t improvement last month due to peak festive hiring, witnessed a decline along with Production and manufacturing (-9) per cent, telecom/ISP (-3) per cent and oil/gas/petroleum and power (-3) per cent, which also saw decline in job postings in September 2021.

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B E N G A L U RU, O C T 19 (IANS): As India reopens after a long spell of pandemic and lockdowns, job postings in the country were improved by 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in September this year, a report said on Tuesday.

According to Monster. com, compared to August, the month of September saw a stable monthly growth of 1 per cent in job posting activity this year.

“As we approach the end of the quarter, it is promising to see that we have witnessed 6 per cent growth in hiring activity over the last three months,” Sekhar Garisa, CEO - Monster. com, a Quess company said in a statement.

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South Korean officials held a national security council meeting and expressed “deep regret” over the launch that came despite efforts to revive diplomacy.

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Pakistan expected to remain on FATF grey list till April 2022 ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (IANS): Pakistan is expected to remain on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) till April 2022, as the country works towards completing an action plan to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

As per sources, the upcoming three-day meeting of the FATF in Paris, scheduled to start on Wednesday, will be assessing and discussing Pakistan’s progress and compliance to the 27-point action plan to curb money laundering and terrorist financing.

Pakistan’s name is expected to remain on the grey list till the next session of the FATF in April 2022, because of its failure to ensure complete compliance with action plan, which it was presented by the watchdog’s regional partner, the Asia Pacific Group (APG).

Pakistan failed in completing at least six out of the 27-point action plan in its previous assessment at the FATF, which included enhancing international cooperation and demonstrating that assistance is being sought from foreign

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countries in implementing UN Security Council designations.

FATF assessments hold great importance for Pakistan as financial donors including International Monetary Fund (IMF), UN and the Egmost Group of Financial Intelligence Units are also going to be part of the FATF meeting as observer organisations.

The FATF said in a statement that it “will finalise key reports, including the revised guidance on virtual assets and their service providers and discuss the next steps to strengthen its standards on transparency of beneficial ownership”.

On June 25, the FATF decided to keep Pakistan on its grey list, handing over six new anti-money laundering areas to work on.

It however, recognised

Pakistan’s progress and efforts to address items in its country action plan that refers to combating terror financing.

The Pakistan government under Prime Minister Imran Khan has been struggling to complete all 27 points of the action plan, which hold the basis of its removal from the FATF grey list.

The country’s reeling economy is running on a financial bailout by the IMF, which has resulted in a major surge in prices of basic utilities and petroleum, forcing locals to question Khan’s capabilities and understanding as the country’s premier.

The government however, maintains that it has taken strong steps in curbing the menace of money laundering and terrorist financing in the country, insisting that it deserves to be removed from the FATF grey list.

Law Minister Farogh Naseem has said that Pakistan has done everything to get off the grey list, stating that the country’s case is now “actually a test of the FATF’s fairness”.

Office Of the Iraqi PM Mustafa Longkhumtsür teLongjem mokokchung town (Ltmt) announces capture Mokokchung : nagaland of key IS terrorist FELICITATION

With immense bride and honour, the lTMT would like to express our profound appreciation and heartfelt congratulations to the following citizens: 1. Miss Limainla Imchen, d/o dr. n. Bendang Imchen and Mrs. Tiamongla longchar on receiving “The Iconic Young Achiever Award 2021” in the field of computer Science by International centre for Excellence in Education (IndEEd) India.

2. Mr. T. Tatong Longchar, S/o Tarepyangba and Mrs. Temjenmongla on his promotion to deputy director, department of Fisheries and aquatic Resources.

The lTMT proudly acknowledge their excellence and wishes them a future filled with glory.

Sd/Sd/Imtimongla Imchen Shilula President G.S

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BAG H DA D, O C T 1 9 (IANS): Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced the arrest of a key Islamic State (IS) terrorist allegedly responsible for a Baghdad bombing 5 years ago that killed hundreds of people. Al-Kadhimi said on Twitter that the Iraqi Intelligence Service carried out a complex operation outside the country to arrest Ghazwan al-Zawbai, nicknamed Abu Ubaidah Baghdad, reports Xinhua news agency.

FELICITATION

I wish to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Shri. Kakheto Sema, S/o Late Nihekhu Sema previously Addl. Advocate General, Nagaland on his appointment as JUDGE of Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh).

He is a man of principle, integrity and deserves the position bestowed upon him. His induction in the fraternity of JUDGES will definetely stregthen the judicial institution in the delivery of justice.

I wish him success and good health. May God bless him and his family abundantly.

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Sd/Dr. L. K. ACHUMI Retd. District & Sessions Judge Nagaland : Dimapur

‘Blocked Indian submarine from entering its waters’

US court rejects plea filed by Nirav Modi, associates

ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (PTI): Pakistan’s military on Tuesday claimed that its navy blocked an Indian submarine from entering into the country’s waters last week.

The incident occurred on October 16 when an Indian submarine was detected by a Pakistan Navy (PN) patrol aircraft, the military said in a statement.

The navy “detected and blocked the Indian submarine on 16 Oct 21 from entering into Pakistani waters,” according to the statement.

It said that during the prevailing security milieu, a strict monitoring watch has been kept by the Pakistan Navy to safeguard maritime frontiers of the country.

According to the statement, it is the third incident of its kind during which an Indian Naval Submarine has been prematurely detected and tracked by the Pakistan Navy’s Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The army also shared a short footage of the purported incident.

WASHINGTON, OCT 19 (PTI): In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them by the trustee of three companies they previously owned indirectly.

The allegations were made in a New York court

by Richard Levin, the court appointed trustee of three US corporations--Firestar Diamond, Fantasy Inc and A Jaffe--indirectly owned by 50-year-old Modi previously. Levin had also sought a minimum compensation of USD 15 million for the “harm” suffered by the debtors of Nirav Modi and his associates Mihir Bhansali and Ajay Gandhi.

Southern District of New York Bankr uptcy Court Judge Sean H Lane issued the order last Friday, in a major blow to the Indian fugitive and his accomplices.

Nirav Modi, who is currently lodged in a jail in the UK, is challenging India’s attempts to extradite him to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case.

DHAKA, OCT 19 (PTI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday instructed her home minister to initiate immediate action against those who incited violence using religion as she asked the people not to trust anything on social media without fact-checking.

Attacks on Hindu temples have intensified in Bangladesh since last Wednesday after an alleged blasphemous post surfaced on social media during the Durga Puja celebrations.

On late Sunday night, a mob damaged 66 houses and set on fire at least 20 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh.

During the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Hasina instructed Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to initiate immediate action against those who incited violence using religion, Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune newspaper.

Prime Minister Hasina, who joined the meet-

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ing through video conferencing from her official residence, also urged the people of the country not to trust anything on social media without fact-checking, he added.

She has instructed the home ministry to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent such incidents from recurring, Islam said.

Local media reported that six Hindus were killed in separate attacks, but the figures could not confirmed independently.

“The Comilla incident is being investigated. What really happened can be known soon,” he said, adding that the home ministry is working to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Hasina has an-

nounced to provide all possible assistance to the affected families.

Meanwhile, the ruling Awami League party is holding ‘harmony rallies’ and taking out peace processions across the country on Tuesday against the recent communal violence.

“Do not fear, Hindu brothers and sisters. Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League are with you.

Sheikh Hasina’s government is a minority-friendly government,” Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said at a rally in front of the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue here.

He asked his party members to build resistance against communal forces, The Daily Star newspaper reported.

He said that the ruling party will remain on the streets till the communal forces are dealt with.

Party’s leaders and workers all over the country are ready to give a proper reply to these forces, he was quoted as saying by the paper.

of hand, and then issue Let- transactions,” Batra said ters of Undertaking (sort of based on the court papers. a guarantee) to PNB and According to the court get loans based upon the order, Levin’s petition inflated ball’s value. sought to recover damages “But to get the ill-got- for harm inflicted by Modi ten funds by bank fraud and his two accomplices on out of his companies, he the debtors and their estates engaged in a separate fraud as a result of his six-year exNirav Modi to hide those withdrawals tensive international fraud, “SDNY Bankruptcy for personal benefit as if money laundering and emCourt Judge Lane in a clear they were ordinary business bezzlement scheme. decision denied defendants Modi, Bansali and Gandhi’s motions to dismiss US Trustee Richard Levin’s amended complaint in the adversary proceeding arising out of Modi’s initial chapSUMI KUKAMI HOHO FELICITATES ter 11 bankruptcy petition, NAGALAND GB FEDERATION (NGBF) alleging fraud, breach of SUMI KUKAMI HOHO would like to congratulate the fiduciary duties, RICO and Nagaland GB Federation for unanimously electing the present related state law claims,” Office Bearers to continue for another one term.

Indian American attorney We, the Sumi Kukami believes that the Nagaland GB Ravi Batra told PTI. Federation under the abled leadership of Shri Shahlem Explaining the 60-page Konyak, President, NGBF will continue to tirelessly put on order, Batra said Modi out- their efforts and time to fight for the rights of the Nagas and did Crazy Eddie (Eddie bring great change towards our society.

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ODYUTSü EKHüNG FELICITATION

BLACKLIST RESOLUTION

The villages under the traditional and ancestral land of Tuophema Village viz.

Tuophema Village Council, Botsa Village Council and Tuophe Phezou Village Council had a joint meeting on August 6, 2021 and have resolved to blacklist the under mentioned individuals for intentional violation of the 2001 joint resolution of Tuophema Union.

Blacklisted individuals: 1. Thepfuneituo Rio 2. Thepfusatuo Seyie 3. Neizo Zumu 4. Sietuo-u Seyie Ample time and opportunities have been given to them to seek forgiveness and mend their wayward ways even after the blacklist resolution. However, rather than doing so, the mentioned individuals have been intentionally fomenting disunity and animosity among the villagers, tarnishing and bringing disrepute to the villages by taking the internal issue of the village beyond the village and making false and unnecessary press releases. They have also wilfully undermined the authority of the democratically established village institution and have gone to the extent of dragging the village to the court of law on flimsy and unfounded allegations. Hence, this blacklist press release is necessitated for information of the general public and the concerned authorities.

The provisions of the blacklist shall be binding on the blacklisted individuals.

Henceforth, any violation of the established rules and laws of the village or defiance of the village authority by them shall invite ex-communication from the villages as per Naga customary law.

The Odyutsü Ekhüng with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti. N Chumchanbeni Kikon, W/o S Yanbamo Odyuo for her new assignment as Director, NCERT Nagaland, Kohima.

The Ekhüng further wishes you a grant success and pray that our Almighty God will guide your future endeavor.

Sd/K M Odyuo Chairman

Sd/A Wojamo Odyuo Jt. Secy.

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above the sea’s surface.

Japan’s military said its initial analysis suggested the North fired two ballistic missiles and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said officials were examining whether they were SLBMs. After the launch, Kishida interrupted a campaign trip ahead of Japanese legislative elections later this month, returning to Tokyo.

The leader ordered his government to start revising the country’s national security strategy to adapt to North Korea’s growing threats.

“We cannot overlook North Korea’s recent development in missile technology and its impact on the security

up its weapons tests while making conditional peace offers to Seoul, reviving a pattern of pressuring South Korea to try to get what it wants from the United States. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is “developing submarine-launched ballistic missiles because he wants a more survivable nuclear deterrent able to blackmail his neighbors and the United States,” said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor of international studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul.

Easley added that North Korea “cannot politically afford appearing to fall behind in a regional arms race” with its southern neighbour. “North Korea’s SLBM is probably far from being operationally deployed with a nuclear warhead,” he added.

North Korea has been pushing hard for years to acquire an ability to fire nuclear-armed missiles from submarines, the next key piece in Kim Jong Un’s arsenal that includes a broad range of road mobile missiles and ICBMs with potential range to reach the American homeland.

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TZüRANGKONG KAKETSHIR MUNGDANG H.Q. Merangmen, P.O. Mangkolemba Dist. Mokokchung : Nagaland Regd. No. H/Rs-796 Motto : "For the Nation"

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Tzurangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (TKM) observed a “Literary Day” on 15th October 2021 based on the theme “Perseverance”.

And for this event, with immense joy and pride, we the TKM would like to take this opportunity to share our heartfelt gratitude to our Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Nagaland Shri Temjen Imna Along Lkr for his constant moral and financial support thereby making this event a grand success.

The TKM wishes you well for all that is dear and good to you.

Sd/Sd/Imlisunep Alemyanger President General Secretary TKM TKM

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South Korean army K-9 self-propelled howitzers move in Paju, near the border with North Korea, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

recent years, the North has also used Sinpo to develop ballistic weapons systems designed to be fired from submarines.

North Korea had last tested an SLBM in October 2019. Analysts had expected the North to resume tests of such weapons after it rolled out at least two new SLBMs during military parades in 2020 and 2021.

There have also been signs that the North is trying to build a larger submarine that would be capable of carrying and firing multiple missiles.

Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki said Tokyo has lodged a “strong protest” to North Korea through the “usual channels,” meaning their embassies in Beijing.

Japan and North Korea have no diplomatic ties.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the tensions on the Korean Peninsula were at a “critical stage” and called for a renewed commitment to diplomatically resolving the issue.

Ending a monthslong lull in September, North Korea has been ramping

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SEOUL, OCT 19 (AP): North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea in what South Korea’s military described as a weapon likely designed for submarinebased launches, marking possibly the most significant demonstration of the North’s military might since President Joe Biden took office.

The launch came hours after the U.S. reaffirmed its offer to resume diplomacy on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. It underscored how the North continues to expand its military capabilities amid a pause in diplomacy.

T h e S o u t h ’s Jo i n t Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected the North firing one short-range missile it believed was a submarine-launched ballistic missile from waters near the eastern port of Sinpo, and that the South Korean and U.S. militaries were closely analyzing the launch. The South Korean military said the launch was made at sea, but it didn’t elaborate whether it was fired from a vessel submerged underwater or another launch platform

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Post-Covid health issues P N eople who recovered from COVID-19 have a higher risk of stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular problems even months later.

• H e a r t d i s e a s e i s currently the leading cause of deathTrusted Source in the United States.

• More than 44 million Americans — and more than 237 million people worldwide — have survived COVID-19.

Pe o p l e w h o s u r v ive d COVID-19 have a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and other cardiovascular problems months after their initial infection, according to a new preprint of a study released October 5.

This higher risk applies not just to people who had severe COVID-19 but also to those who were not sick enough to require hospitalization.

Heart disease is already the leading cause of deathTrusted Source in the United States.

More than 43 million Americans — and more than 234 million people worldwide — have survived COVID-19. This could lead to an increased burden of heart-related diseases over the next few years.

“Care strategies of people who survived the acute episode of COVID-19 should include attention to cardiovascular health and disease,” the authors of the new study wrote.

Heart problems seen in COVID-19 patients The study has yet to be peerreviewed, but it joins previously published researchTrusted Source that looked at heart damage in people with COVID-19. Most of those studies focused on hospitalized patients.

The new study also included people with COVID-19 who were treated as outpatients. In addition, researchers followed veterans for a longer time after their initial infection — 8 months to a little over a year.

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wo microphones aboard the sixwheeled Perseverance rover have captured nearly five hours of Mar tian wind gusts, rover wheels crunching over gravel, and motors whirring as the spacecraft moves its arm.

These sounds allow scientists and engineers to experience the Red Planet in new ways, NASA said.

“It’s like you’re really standing there,” said Baptiste Chide, a planetary scientist who studies data from the microphones at L’Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planetologie in France, in a statement.

“Martian sounds have strong bass vibrations, so when you put on headphones, you can really feel it. I think microphones will be an important asset to future Mars and solar system science,” he added.

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover carries two microphones which are directly recording sounds on the Red Planet, including the Ingenuity helicopter and the rover itself at work.

It is the first spacecraft to record the sound of the Red Planet using dedicated microphones -- both of which were commercially available, off-the-shelf devices. One rides on the side of the rover’s chassis. The second mic sits on Perseverance’s mast as a complement to the SuperCam laser instrument’s investigations of rocks and the atmosphere.

The body mic was provided by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, while the SuperCam instrument and its microphone were provided by the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico and a consortium of French research laboratories under the auspices of the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The rover’s chassis mic is well-positioned to listen to its wheels and other internal systems.

SuperCam studies rocks and soil by zapping them with a laser, then analysing the resulting vapour with a camera.

Because the laser pulses up to hundreds of times per target, opportunities to capture the sound of those zaps quickly add up: the microphone has already recorded more than 25,000 laser shots. Some of those recordings are teaching scientists about changes in the planet’s atmosphere.

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RSV is a common, dangerous infection: What parents need to know

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atch closely if your kids appear to have a common cold this fall or winter. It could instead be respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, and that makes it more likely to progress to a serious lower lung infection.

RSV is back in force this year after a reprieve while many stayed home last year because of the C OV I D - 1 9 p a n d e m i c, according to experts at Penn State Health.

“The symptoms are vir tually synonymous with the common cold – runny nose, congestion, maybe a little cough – but RSV is associated with a much higher risk of progression from an upper respiratory cold to a lower lung infection,” said Dr. Patrick Gavigan. He is a pediatric infectious disease physician at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Penn. “This includes viral pneumonia or bronchiolitis, which involves inflammation of the small airways in the lung.”

Hospitalizations of children with RSV are up at Penn State hospitals, Gavigan said. RSV cases started earlier than usual this year – in July. RSV season is typically from

October through March.

About 10% of viral tests are positive for RSV now, when 3% is the average, according to a news release from Penn State. In some locations, such as Pennsylvania’s Hershey Medical Center, rates are at 13% to 16% for the past three weeks, said Wallace Greene, director of the medical center’s diagnostic virology laboratory.

Parents who aren’t sure if their child has a cold or RSV should look for signs of trouble feeding or difficulty breathing.

A doctor can confirm a diagnosis with a nasal swab.

“Are they breathing faster or do you see them sucking in their belly a lot to breathe? Apnea – a pause in breathing – is common in premature babies or infants under 1 month of age who have RSV,” Gavigan said.

“Are they feeding enough to stay hydrated? We often see loss of appetite, or they’re working really hard to breathe while they’re feeding.”

Children at high risk of complications from RSV are often prescribed monthly injections of palivizumab (Synagis). This monoclonal antibody helps prevent serious lung infections and hospitalizations, Gavigan said.

Who’s most at risk?

Premature infants born at 29 weeks’ gestation or less and infants younger than 6 months are among those most at risk from the virus.

Children younger than 2 years old who have chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease are also at higher risk, as are kids with a weakened immune system or neuromuscular

disorders.

Yet all infants and toddlers might be more at risk this year. In a June health advisory, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned medical professionals that older infants and toddlers might be at greater than usual risk of severe RSVassociated illness because it was unlikely that they had typical levels of exposure to RSV during the previous 15 months.

“By age 2, most children have had RSV, and symptoms usually peak around five to seven days before resolving on its own,” Gavigan said.

“However, 1% to 3% of children will be hospitalized with it.”

Taking steps to prevent RSV looks similar to what you might do to avoid other respiratory viruses.

RSV is spread through respiratory droplets and can live on surfaces. Penn S t a t e H e a l t h a dv i s e s disinfecting high-touch areas like doorknobs and countertops.

“Wash your hands frequently, wear a mask, stay at home if you are sick and get a flu shot,” Gavigan said. Children over the age of 6 months can safely get a flu shot, and should do so, according to the CDC.

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anye is now Ye. A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, with no middle or last name.

“There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted,” Judge Michelle Williams Court said in court documents.

The petition filed Aug. 24 cited “personal reasons.”

He has called himself Ye on his social media pages for years. He tweeted in 2018 that he wanted the change saying, “the being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE.” The moniker was also the title of his 2018 album.

He has said in interviews that, along with being a shortening of his first name he likes, that it’s a word used throughout the Bible.

The 44-year-old is in the middle of a divorce with Kim Kardashian West, who did not ask that her last name be changed back to just Kardashian when she filed to split from him in February. The couple’s four children also have his former last name. (AP)

ASA telescopes have captured the colourful blast of a stellar explosion thousands of years ago, shedding new light on the evolution of such cosmic remains.

The stellar remnant -formally known as G344.70.1 -- that is located roughly 19,600 light years from Earth, is believed to be between 3,000 and 6,000 years old, according to a statement from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope, along with the National S c i e n c e Fo u n d a t i o n’s Ver y Large Ar ray and the Australia Telescope Compact Array, captured views of the stellar remnant in X-ray, infrared and radio wavelengths, Space.com reported.

The new view of G344.7-0.1 shows that stellar debris expands outward after the initial stellar explosion, then encounters resistance from surrounding gas. This resistance slows down the debris, creating a reverse shock wave that travels back towards the centre of the explosion, heating the surrounding debris in its path, according to the statement. “This process is analogous to a traffic jam on a highway, where as time passes an increasing number of cars will stop or slow down behind the accident, causing the traffic jam to travel backwards,” Chandra personnel wrote in the statement. IANS)

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COVID-19-related heart effects, researchers examined the electronic health records of over 151,000 U.S. veterans who had survived the first 30 days of their illness.

This included people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19, admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), or seen as an outpatient.

Researchers compared these patients to two similar groups of veterans who did not have COVID-19.

Most of the patients were white and male, which may limit how well the results apply to other groups, the authors wrote.

Researchers found that people who survived COVID-19 had a higher risk of cardiovascular problems even months later, compared to the group without COVID-19.

This included a 48 percent higher risk of stroke, a 79 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a 61 percent higher risk of heart attack, and a 73 percent higher risk of heart failure.

These risks were higher for people who had more severe COVID-19.

But even people who were seen as outpatients were at higher risk of heart and related problems.

People admitted to the ICU had an almost 6-fold higher risk of any cardiovascular condition compared to people who didn’t have COVID-19.

For patients hospitalized but not

admitted to the ICU, the overall risk was around 3-fold higher.

Non-hospitalized patients had a 1.4-fold higher risk.

In this study, “we provide evidence that beyond the first 30 days of infection, people with COVID-19 exhibited increased risks and 12-month burdens of incident cardiovascular disease,” the authors wrote.

Risk of heart-related problems As an observational study, researchers can’t say that COVID-19 directly caused the higher cardiovascular risk.

But other researchTrusted Source has found a similar link between COVID-19 and heart problems.

“It’s from a reputable team who previously published similar research showing that COVID-19 leaves people with wide-ranging chronic health problems, and does this to a greater degree and more often than seasonal influenza,” wrote Zoë Hyde, PhD, an epidemiologist at The University of Western Australia, on Twitter.

Scientists are still trying to determine why people who’ve had COVID-19 have a higher risk of heart and related problems, even months after their initial infection.

Possible mechanisms include lingering damage caused when the coronavirus infects cells in the heart.

Or an ongoing excessive immune response after coronavirus infection that causes additional damage in the body.

The authors of the study point out that indirect factors may also play a role, like the impact of stayat-home orders, job loss, changes in eating habits or physical activity levels during the pandemic, or death of a family member.

Social, economic, and other stressors “experienced by people with COVID-19 may also shape their cardiovascular outcomes,” researchers wrote.

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NASA telescopes spot remains of a supernova in colourful bubble

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Lacazette strike earns Arsenal draw with Palace

L O N D O N, O C T 1 9 (AGENCIES): Substitute Alexandre Lacazette struck with the last kick of the game to give Arsenal a rollercoaster 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday after the visitors had fought back from a goal down.

Superb second-half goals from Christian Benteke and Odsonne Edouard had turned the match on its head after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Arsenal an early lead but Palace were denied a win as Lacazette netted at the death.

The French striker, who came on as a second half substitute, was delighted after his goal denied Palace manager Patrick Vieira, Arsenal’s former title-winning captain, a win in his first game in charge against the Gunners.

“The main thing was to avoid a loss,” Lacazette told Sky Sports. “We wanted to win, we started well but then we stopped playing. I think this is some-

Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal to equalize the match during an English Premier League match against Crystal Palace. (AP/PTI)

thing we have to work on in the future.

“We showed we have character. Even when we are down we don’t give up.”

Aubameyang tapped in an eighth-minute rebound from close range after visiting goalkeeper Vicente Guaita parried a Nicolas Pepe shot but fall-

ing behind only spurred the visitors into action at the Emirates Stadium.

Benteke levelled in the 50th minute as he unleashed a scorcher into the bottom corner from 15 metres and after both sides missed chances in end-toend action, Edouard struck with an effort of the highest

quality.

The French forward, who joined Palace from Celtic during the closeseason, capped a flowing breakaway move in the 73rd with a fierce shot from the edge of the penalty area which crashed in off the underside of the bar.

Palace seemed home

and dry after Arsenal left back Kieran Tierney blasted a shot from a tight angle into the woodwork but were punished for some sloppy defending deep into stoppage time.

A long throw-in produced a corner for Arsenal and after Palace failed to clear it and an ensuing goal-mouth scramble, Lacazette kept his wits and drilled in the equaliser past Guaita from close range.

Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher was thoroughly disappointed.

“Honestly, it’s so horrible,” he said. It feels worse than a defeat, if that’s possible. Nothing is worse than thinking that you’ve got the three points and have it taken away from you.”

The result stretched Arsenal’s unbeaten league run to five games and left them 12th in the standings on 11 points from eight games while Palace are 14th three points behind them.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN) in collaboration with department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland will be organizing the 4th Nagaland State Angling Competition on October 23 at Dimaraja Lake, Purana Bazar, Dimapur.

A press release issued

by AAN president, Phukato Sumi and secretary media,

Imchenchang stated that 300 anglers from outside the state and within the state will be taking part in the competition. The champion will walk away with cash prize of Rs. 75,000/-, certificate and a trophy and Rs. 50,000/- and Rs. 25,000/for second and third positions respectively while top 50 catchers will be getting angling rods.

The main objective of

the competition is to promote angling sport, recreational fisheries and ecotourism in the State. During the competition, Government of Nagaland SOP for the pandemic will be strictly followed.

The prize distribution ceremony will be graced

by Director Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Govt. of Nagaland, Kevisa Kense (IAS).

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World Snooker Qualifiers: Pankaj Advani shines with 121-point effort

MUMBAI, OCT 19 (IANS): India’s most celebrated cueist, Pankaj Advani (PSPB) neatly constructed a brilliant 121 points effort as he rallied splendidly from the loss of the opening two frames to prevail over Dhvaj Haria (PSPB) 4-2 and record his fourth successive win in the Men’s ‘Y’ Camp (1st leg) round-robin league matches of the World Snooker Qualifiers, a BSFI National Selection Tournament on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old India No. 2 Advani, started hesitantly and the left-handed Dhvaj cashed on the opportunities to take a 2-0 lead.

But, the cool and calculated

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Advani, winner of multiple World titles, showed his class as he turned on the magic in compiling a stupendous run which drew loud cheers and applause from the goodly crowds as he went on to win the third frame and get back into the

match.

That three-figure break, the highest break so far in the competition, seemed to have knocked the fight out of Haria as the Bengalurubased Advani went on to comfortable win the next three frames to complete

a satisfying 29-74, 31-79, 121(121)-00, 69-14, 69-03 and 72-17 win.

On Monday night, Advani had defeated Pushpender Singh (RSPB) 4-1 (68(51)-34, 86-01, 00-86(86), 120(84)-11, 61-25) win, the organisers informed in a release on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, National champions Aditya Mehta (Men) and Vidya Pillai (Women) both suffered setbacks. The 35-year-old Mehta (PSPB) came lost to Dhvaj Haria (PSPB) who played steadily to clinch a 4-2 (13-87, 79-39, 44-55, 8200, 67-01, 71-36) victory late on Monday. However, Mehta regained his winning form

and with breaks of 83 (2nd frame), 72 (4th), and 56 (5th) defeated Pushpender Singh (RSPB) 4-1 (55-19, 98(83)00, 56-65(46), 129(72)-00 and 69(56)-33) to keep his qualifying hopes alive.

In the women’s contest, Vidya of Karnataka came up with a tremendous break of 81 in the third frame but that effort went in vain as she was unable to prevent Tamil Nadu’s Anupama Ramachandran from scripting a hard-earned 3-2 (47-37, 41-71, 01-81(81), 92-34 and 83-38) victory.

Earlier, Vidya got the better of compatriot Chitra Magimairaj 3-1 (74-8, 14-70, 58-37, and 44-29).

Late Watsü L. temsusoLa Longkumer (20.07.1937 – 11.10.2021)

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” – Matthew 5:8 We, the bereaved family of Late Watsü L. temsusola Longkumer, would like to express our profound gratitude to everyone who reached out to us physically, prayerfully, materially and financially during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our most beloved mother.

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

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“The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are cursed in spirit.”

Psalms 34:18

04/09/1941 – 15/09/2021 We, the family members of LATE ABINO NARO, w/o LATE WETEZÜLO NARO wish to acknowledge all who stood by us from her illness till the time she was laid to rest.

We are grateful to all those who rendered their tireless physical services, contributions, spiritual encouragement and prayers and to those who attended during her sickness with skills and care for which we are greatly comforted.

Though we cannot repay for all your good deeds, it is our humble prayers that God Almighty bless you abundantly.

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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh stay alive with 26-run win over Oman

AL AMERAT, OCT 19 (PTI/IANS): Bangladesh kept their hopes of advancing to Super 12s stage alive with a nervy 26-run win over co-hosts Oman in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.

Opener Mohammad Naim struck a fine halfcentury to help Bangladesh set a 154-run target before bowlers led by star pacer Mustafizur Rahman (4/36) restricted Oman to 127 for 9.

Both Oman and Bangladesh now have one win each, and will be vying for the only remaining spot to qualify for the Super 12 stage. Scotland, who beat Papua New Guinea earlier in the day, have already qualified from the group.

While Oman will take on Scotland, Bangladesh next play Papua New Guinea. Chasing a challenging target, Ludhiana-born Jatinder Singh (40 off 33) provided a solid start for Oman alongside Kashyap Prajapati (21) but the other batters struggled.

Like Oman, Bangladesh were also guilty of dropping catches. But under tremendous pressure, they held their nerves and thanks to some astute captaincy by skipper Mahmudullah

fours. However, a brilliant return in Oman’s step.

41 runs in the last five overs. piece of fielding that saw The co-hosts seized Pacers Fayyaz Butt Aqib Ilyas effect Shakib’s the momentum, snaring six (3/30), Kaleemullah (2/30) run out that saw the spring wickets while giving away and Bilal Khan (3/18)

shared eight wickets while left-arm spinner Zeeshan Maqsood (1/17) accounted for one.

Scotland continued to impress in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup as they defeated Papua New Guinea by 17 runs to move closer to a spot in the Super 12 stages of the showpiece event on Tuesday.

Guided by a half-century by Richie Berrington and clinical performance by bowlers, Scotland, who had stunned Bangladesh in their opening match, made easy meat of the lightweight Oman. They rode on Richie Berrington’s entertaining half-century to post a defendable target of 165/9 in 20 overs. In response, Scotland bowlers led by Josh Davey bundled out PNG for 148 all out in 19.3 overs.

Berrington’s 70 off 49 balls was the cornerstone of Scotland’s innings. He added a crucial 92 runs with Matt Cross for the third wicket, amid a flurry of wickets at the start and the death. Scotland were 26/2 in the 4th over when Barrington and wicketkeeper Matthew Cross came together to raise 92 runs for the third wicket with a score

himself falling in the 18th, PNG’s last hopes faded. A slower ball bouncer from Davey that was gloved to Cross proved Vanua’s and PNG’s undoing.

Brief scores: Scotland: 165/9 in 20 overs (Richie Berrington 70, Kabua Morea 4-31) vs PNG: 148 all out in 19.3 overs (Norman Vanua 47, Josh Davey 4-18).

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Scotland beat PNG for second win in a row

Bangladesh’s batsman Mohammad Naim watches his shot during the Cricket T20 World Cup first round match between Oman and Bangladesh in Muscat, Oman, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

and the spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan they were able to make a strong comeback.

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman took four wickets.

Oman needed 54 runs in the last five overs. But with the boundaries drying up and the required run rate continuously increasing, Oman batters became desperate and went for the big shots, losing their wickets in the process.

Shakib, who starred with the bat also pitched in

with the ball, ending with impressive figures of 3/28 while Mahedi Hassan (1/14) and Mohammad Saifuddin (1/16) took a wicket each.

Opting to bat in a must game win, Bangladesh, who lost their tournament opener to Scotland, struggled to 29 for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay.

With their backs up against the wall, Naim, who hit 64 of 51 deliveries, and star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (42 off 29) shared an 81-run stand to give their side the much-needed mo-

mentum.

Dropped catches and sloppy fielding only added to the two batters’ increasing confidence.

While Fayyaz Butt, who played U-19 cricket for Pakistan, pulled off a stunning catch of his bowling to get rid of Mahedi Hasan for a duck, Oman were guilty of dropping as many as three catches.

Naim, playing his first game of the tournament, hit four maximums and three boundaries while Shakib’s innings was studded with six

reading 118. Barrington and Calum MacLeod then took the score to 151 before MacCallum was out and that led to another collapse as Scotland, from 151/3 in 18.2 overs ended up at 165/9.

Coming up against disciplined bowling in their chase, PNG lost five wickets in the Powerplay. Opener Tony Ura’s poor run in the tournament extended to a second game as he chopped on in the second over, giving Josh Davey his first wicket of the day.

Having taken Brad Wheal for a four on the first ball of the over, Lega Siaka attempted to dance down the pitch again, only to edge to the wicket-keeper.

Alasdair Evans, playing his first game of this World Cup in place of Safyaan Sharif, had been welcomed with a flurry of fours in front of and behind square from Assad Vala.

However, he had the last laugh: Vala, searching for the third boundary of the over, could only top edge to offer Wheal at mid-on an easy catch inside the circle.

Scotland celebrate during the T20 World Cup match.

Charles Amini was run-out thanks to a good throw from Michael Leask from the deep behind square.

Three balls later, Berrington at point plucked the ball out of the air to send back Simon Atai and give Davey his second.

Coming in at No.7, Vanua hit Chris Greaves for back-to-back fours and found a couple of sixes off Wheal the very next over. It brought the equation down to 62 needed off 30 balls.

But with Doringa stumped off Mark Watt in the 17th over, and Vanua

NSF trophy: Puliebadze Club, Berenike FC, Viswemi FC win Denmark Open: Sindhu into 2nd round Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 1 9 (NPN): On the 9th day of the ongoing NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy, Puliebadze Club, Berenike FC and Viswemi FC secured themselves a spot in the next round by registering wins in their respective matches at IG Stadium, here on Tuesday.

In the first match of the day, Puliebadze Club turned out to be the favourite against Dynamic FC with a score of 3-1.

In the 21st and 43rd minutes of the game, Oinam Metei, playing for Puliebadze, netted two goals with an additional goal by Nipusizo in the 68th minute.

Despite their efforts, Dynamic FC could score only a single goal by Lani in the 41st minute which failed to be of much help.

Chüziema FC and Berenike FC faced off in the second match of the

Players of Puliebadze Club and Dynamic FC vie for the ball during the NSF trophy. (NP)

day which ended in a tie break with 2 goals on each side.

Playing for Chüziema, Medozieu and Menguzelie scored a goal each in the 10th and 44th minutes respectively.

While Petevizo Kezieo and Shürhosül Zhotso playing for Berenike each scored a goal in the 2nd and 43 minutes

respectively.

The match ended without any more progress from either side, however the ensuing penalty shootout went in favour of Berenike FC 7-6.

In the final match of the day, Viswemi FC emerged as the winner against Invictus FC Khezhakeno with a score of 3-2.

Australian Open: Unvaccinated players ‘unlikely’ to be allowed

MELBOURNE, OCT 19 (AGENCIES): Australia’s Victoria state will not do special deals with unvaccinated athletes to allow them to compete at major events, an official said on Tuesday, putting Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open title defence and bid for the Grand Slam record in doubt.

World number one Djokovic, level on 20 Grand Slam titles with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, declined to reveal his vaccination status again this week and said he was unsure if he would defend his Australian Open crown as authorities work out COVID-19 restrictions for the tournament.

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said he opposed special arrangements to let unvaccinated athletes compete in the state, which is scheduled to host the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park in January.

“On the question of vaccination, no,” he told a media briefing. “(The virus) doesn’t care what your tennis ranking is, or how many Grand Slams you’ve won. It’s completely irrelevant. You need to be vaccinated to keep yourself safe and to keep others safe.”

Te n n i s A u s t r a l i a , which organises the Grand Slam, declined to comment.

Victoria, which is due to exit a near three-month lockdown this week, recently included professional athletes in a vaccine mandate covering millions of “authorised workers”, without clarifying whether it applied to athletes from overseas or other Australian states.

Andrews suggested the mandate covered international athletes, too.

“Professional sport is part of those (items on the) authorised worker list and they have to be double-dose vaccinated,” he said.

Andrews said Victoria’s stance could be a “moot point”, given the federal government might not issue visas to unvaccinated athletes.

“I don’t think an un-

vaccinated tennis player is going to get a visa to come into this country and if they did get a visa they’d probably have to quarantine for a couple of weeks,” he added.

“I don’t think that the person you indicated (Djokovic) or any other tennis player, let’s not personalise it ... or golfer or Formula One driver will even get a visa to get here.

“If I’m wrong I’m sure the federal government will let you know.”

The federal government’s home affairs department was not able to provide immediate comment.

Australia’s borders have been shut to non-residents through the pandemic, although authorities have issued visas to athletes and sports staff for major events, including the last Australian Open in February.

Opening the account in favour of Viswemi FC, Metol Neikha scored the first goal in the 7th minute while his teammates Kelengoto James and Vipukho each scored a goal in the 36th and 53rd minutes of the game respectively.

Invictus FC struck back with two goals from Neiniow and Kekhrie in the 43rd and 57th minutes

of the game respectively, however, the team was one goal too less and had to concede defeat.

Midway through the first match, Puliebadze Club paid tribute to Naga veteran footballer late Aotemjen Kibang Jamir who passed away recently.

Kibang during his football career had played for East Bengal, Mohammedan Spor ting Club, Tollygunge Agragami and Sporting D Goa besides some other local teams.

Meanwhile, the organising committee along with various clubs also observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

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Stimac to endorse biennial WC if it helps small countries MUMBAI, OCT 19 (IANS): The main discussion point in the football world currently is FIFA’s plans to alter the frequency of the Men’s World Cup from four to two years -- a move that has split the community. India coach Igor Stimac is still undecided but will support the move if it helps countries develop their football. Though as India coach, he sees the move as favouring smaller countries, his concern is that such a move should not strictly be for financial reasons.

“Of course as India coach, I would love that to happen, but we need to be realistic. Here you know, what is the move, the main reasons behind such intention? Is it more money for the organisation or something else,” Stimac said during a virtual media interaction on Tuesday following the team’s return home after winning the SAFF Championships in Male, Maldives.

India defeated Nepal in the final to win their eighth title. “Is it more money for the organisation or something else? Of course, football needs to be developed in each and every part of the world. And to do so we need to provide to all these countries, which never par-

Igor Stimac

ticipate in the World Cups, to develop their football,” he said. Stimac said he will speak with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, a key member of the committee that has proposed the change, on the issue.

“It’s much easier to find your chance in the World Cup if it’s happening every two years. But if the reason is primarily money for the organisation from the sponsors and all these, then I don’t see any benefits,” he added. He said he needs to hear a good explanation about its purpose before fully endorsing it.

“I will support this action as a national team coach of India because it might benefit India in the near future than expected.

But I would love to hear good explanations about what this proposal is all about,” he said.

P V Sindhu

seeded Japanese Kento Momota in the second round, while Sameer is likely to face Denmark’s third seed Anders Antonsen in the next round. Indian men’s doubles players, however, had a mixed day in office.

While Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated English pair of Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood 23-21 21-15 in their opener, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila stunned England’s world no 17 pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-19 21-15 to make a positive start to their campaign.

But Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy lost 18-21 11-21 to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the opening round to bow out of the competition.

World no 7 Sindhu, who had claimed a bronze at Tokyo Games to go with her Rio silver medal, hardly broke any sweat during her opening contest against Yigit.

ODENSE, OCT 19 (PTI): Returning to action after a break, double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu saw off Turkey’s Neslihan Yigit in straight games to join compatriots Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma in the second round of the Denmark Open here on Tuesday.

Sindhu, the reigning world champion, took 30 minutes to get across Yigit, ranked 29th, 21-12 21-10 in her women’s singles opener of the BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament.

The fourth seeded Indian, who had skipped the Sudirman Cup and Uber

Cup Final after the Tokyo Olympics, will next face Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

Fo r m e r c h a m p i o n Srikanth and Sameer also made winning starts to their men’s singles campaigns at the USD 850,000 event.

While Srikanth, who had claimed the title in 2017, outsmarted compatriot B Sai Praneeth 21-14 21-11 in 30 minutes, Sameer, ranked 28th, prevailed over Thailand’s world no 21 Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-17 21-14 in a 42-minute clash.

World no 14 Srikanth will meet world no 1 and top

AIBA to award medals, belts to world champions

World’s best golfers set to return for World Challenge

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): The Inter national Boxing Association (AIBA) will award the winners of the Men’s World Boxing Championships with beautifully designed medals and belts to commemorate their accomplishments.

According to information received here, medals will be made of solid gold and silver respectively.

“We hope to give our athletes more reasons to push themselves and achieve greatness,” AIBA president Umar Kremlev said in a statement.

“With this prestigious title, not only will the champions receive medals and belts to keep and wear with pride, but also significant prize money. I am confident that this will motivate the younger generation to go into boxing gyms, train hard and reach new heights.”

The official gloves of the championships will change colour -- white with colored AIBA logos will replace red and blue. The difference between corners will remain in the colours of the uniform, however, rules allow participants to display national colours on their kits as well.

Tiger Woods

ALBANY (BAHAMAS), OCT 19 (IANS): Ror y McIlroy will play at the 2021 Hero World Challenge (HWC) as 15 of the world’s top-20 golfers turn up for the event hosted by Tiger Woods at Albany, Bahamas, from December 2-5.

This year’s event will include two additional players after the field was permanently expanded from 18 to 20. Fifteen of the players set to compete rank inside the top-20 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Collin Morikawa, winner of the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship, will make his tournament debut and be joined by 2020 US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau, 2021 Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama and defending World Challenge winner Henrik Stenson. Starting this year, the winner of THE

PLAYERS Championship also received an invitation to the World Challenge, with Justin Thomas set to compete again at Albany.

Xander Schauffele returns to Albany following his gold medal performance at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The field for the HWC features three previous winners of the event in Stenson (2019), Matsuyama (2016) and Spieth (2014), the winners of 20 major championships, and 14 players who competed in the Ryder Cup in September.

The field includes Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Schauffele, Justin Thomas, DeChambeau, Tony Finau, Brooks Koepka, Harris English, Abraham Ancer, McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger, Tyrrell Hatton, Patrick Reed, Webb Simpson, Scottie Scheffler and Rose.

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