22 oct 2021

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Vol XXXI No. 317

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India crosses 100 cr vaccination milestone

Narendra Modi during his visit to the vaccination centre at RML Hospital in Delhi, Thursday. (PTI)

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore mark on Thursday.

A series of events were held to mark the milestone at the Red Fort, while the largest khadi tricolour in the country, weighing around 1,400 kg, was displayed at the iconic Red Fort on Thursday.

State logs 11 fresh cases, 1 Covid death DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Nagaland on Thursday recorded 11 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one more patient succumbed to the infection.

Four cases were reported in Dimapur, three in Wokha and two cases each in Kohima and Mokokchung, taking the total caseload to 31670.

Further, one more patient succumbed to the virus in Dimapur, pushing the death toll to 677 (including 15 non-Covid deaths).

Meanwhile, a total of 11,64,695 (including 704836 first dose and 459859 second dose) persons were inoculated as on October 21.

The same tricolour with dimensions 225 feet by 150 feet was unfurled on Gandhi Jayanti in Leh. An announcement was made at railway stations across the country hailing the completion of administering 100 crore doses and congratulating frontline and healthcare workers for their efforts during the crisis.

SpiceJet unveiled a special livery on its Boeing 737 aircraft at the Delhi airport to celebrate the milestone.

Besides that, some mobile networks caller tunes mentioning completion of 100 crore doses was also introduced.

Also, banners were put up at some central government hospitals and refreshments were distributed among the hospital staff and beneficiaries who had come for vaccination to celebrate the milestone.

The Archaeological Survey of India lit up 100 of its heritage monuments in colours of the tricolour to mark the milestone—a tribute to health professionals, frontline workers, scientists, vaccine manufacturers and the citizens of the country who bravely fought the pandemic.

India now has shield to combat Covid: PM India has scripted history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as the COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100 crore milestone, and asserted that it now has a strong

Diesel price now crosses Rs.100-mark in 2 more districts DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): For the second consecutive day, the stateowned oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased the prices of petrol and diesel on Thursday providing no relief to consumers.

According to a price notification of state-owned OMCs, the prices of both petrol and diesel were hiked by 35 paise per litre each taking the rates to record high levels across the country.

Following the latest hike, diesel prices have crossed Rs.100-a-litre mark in four districts of Naga-

Petrol price per litre in `

Diesel price per litre in `

Tuensang

108.31

100.43

Kiphire

108.24

100.40

Noklak

108.10

100.35

Mon

107.84

100.03

Phek

107.55

99.72

Zunheboto

107.53

99.67

Longleng

107.34

99.65

Mokokchung

107.25

99.46

Wokha

106.64

98.89

Kohima

105.93

98.23

Peren

105.29

97.75

Dimapur

104.93

97.42

District

land—Tuensang, Kiphire, Noklak and Mon. (See table) Diesel has touched that level in over a dozen states though petrol has already hit the Rs 100-a-litre mark or more in most of the

This is it!

"One thing I can say, we never seem to run out of ideas for vision except implementation."

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Sharingain Longkumer administering oath of office to Keoshu. (DIPR)

and was therefore, declared elected uncontested on October 13, the last date for withdrawal of candidature.

Advisor treasuries and accounts, national highways, Dr. Longrineken;

advisor horticulture and border affairs, Mhathung Yanthan; advisor prisons, printing and stationary, H. Haiying and Khriehu Liezietstu, MLA, and a few party supporters attended the cer-

workers besides those being administered the jabs.

Speaking via video conferencing after inaugurating the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on the Jhajjar Campus of New Delhi AIIMS, Modi said this day of October 21, 2021 has been recorded in history.

10 crore Indians due for second dose but aren’t taking it: Dr VK Paul

National Covid Task Force chief VK Paul expressed concern over the low numbers in the second dose coverage of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, emphasising that more people need to take it at the earliest.

“10 crore Indians are due their second dose and are not taking it. I urge them to shun vaccine hesitancy and prioritise taking the shots now,” Dr VK Paul said in an exclusive interview with India Today.

Dr Paul cautioned that though Covid cases may be decreasing in the country, it’s too soon to say that the worst is over, as the threat of a third wave is still looming.

When asked whether India will administer booster doses, Dr Paul remarked, “Let science guide the need to take boosters.”

On the subject of Covaxin’s pending emergency use authorisation before the WHO, Paul exuded confidence that a positive decision will be coming soon. Dr VK Paul said the final decision on Covid-19 vaccination for children and adolescents will be based on overall scientific rationale.

Fuel rates hit new all-time high

Keoshu Yimchunger takes oath as MLA DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Sharingain Longkumer Thursday administered the oath of office to newlyelected member S Keoshu Yimchunger.

United Democratic Alliance consensus candidate and NDPP nominee, S Keoshu Yimchunger was declared elected unopposed to the state Assembly for the by-poll to the 58 ShamatorChessore A/C on October 13. Keoshu was the only candidate to file nomination for the by-poll, which was scheduled for October 30,

protective shield to combat the biggest pandemic in 100 years.

Modi hailed the vaccination landmark as a triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians and visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital where he interacted with healthcare and frontline

states.

This is the second consecutive day of price hike.

There was no change in rates on October 18 and 19, prior to which prices were hiked by 35 paise per litre each on four straight days.

According to a PTI report, international benchmark Brent crude on Thursday was trading above USD 85 per barrel, USD 11 more than last month.

However, when crude prices were down, instead of passing the benefit to consumers, the government raised excise duty on auto fuels in March last year and again in May 2020.

For petrol, duty rose from Rs.19.98 a litre to Rs 32.90, while for diesel it increased from Rs 15.83 a litre to Rs 31.80 a litre.

Absconder, proclaimed offender not entitled to anticipatory bail: SC NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): An accused who has been declared an absconder or proclaimed offender is not entitled to anticipatory bail, Supreme Court said Thursday while setting aside an order of Patna High Court in a cheating case.

A bench of Justices M R Shah and A S Bopanna said the high court committed an error in granting anticipatory bail to the accused ignoring the proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of CrPC. (Read more on p-7)

China an aggressor against India, others: Burns INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

Power deptt calls for saving energy MOOTS PREPAID ENERGY METERING SYSTEM DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Amidst looming power crisis due to shortage of coal in thermal power plants across the country, the Department of Power Nagaland (DoPN) has appealed to power consumers to conserve energy as it was unthinkable to survive or move ahead in any aspect without electricity.

This message was contained in a press communiqué from Executive Engineer, Dimapur Electrical Division Er. Y Akito Sema.

He pointed out that Nagaland has a meagre generating capacity of 26.54 MW and thus, there was no alternative but to conserve energy.

He also mentioned that the domestic consumption of power in Nagaland accounted for approximately 80% and so the need for domestic energy conservation at all level was the need of the hour. Er. Akito further said that the present inefficient revenue collection and high customer debt burden

in Nagaland was due to illegal and rampant use of power by means of theft of energy in the form of hooking, tampering of energy meters and by-passing of energy meters.

‘With Nagaland having a meager generating capacity of 26.54 MW there is no alternative but to conserve energy’ He also illustrated another major factor affecting the department such as energy losses and growing customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous meter reading or no meter reading; estimated/wrong billing and abysmal service delivery leading to heavy loss in the revenue collection.

In view of the above, Er.Akito said the department was left with no option but shift the present post-paid metering policy to prepaid meters in order

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): Coal shortage at thermal power plants is lingering on, with 59 nonpit head projects having the dry fuel stocks for less than four days as on Wednesday, according to official data.

The number of such projects having less than four days of coal (supercritical stock) stood at 61 on

October 19, the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) showed.

The count of the plants having supercritical stocks was at 64 on October 13.

The latest figures indicate that the coal shortage situation is improving slowly.

CEA monitors the coal stock situation of 135

thermal power plants with cumulative generation capacity of over 165 GW. As per the data, the number of power plants with zero days of coal has come down to 15 as on Wednesday with cumulative installed generation capacity of 16,280 MW compared to 17 projects with 17,050 MW capacity a week back.

The number of plants with one day of coal stocks came down to 21 with 25,810 MW capacity as on October 20 as against 27 projects with 36,140 MW capacity as on October 13.

Plants with two days of coal decreased to 18 (with 23,814 MW capacity) from 20 (22,175 MW) a week ago.

Nagas not backward but deprived: Along Correspondent

[ [ KO H I M A , O C T 2 1 (NPN): Tribal affairs and higher education minister Temjen Imna Along has asserted that Nagas were not backward but deprived and, given an opportunity, they could prove themselves and Nagaland could be on a par with other States.

Speaking at an event organised by National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Tribes (ST) of the Northeastat Hotel Japfu here on Thursday, he said Nagas had a huge potential for entrepreneurship and social engineering.

He claimed that Nagaland had a great scope vis-à-vis sustainable development, adding the State could supply the entire country with best quality organic food and urged the

Patton paying tribute on the occasion of the Police Commemoration Day. (DPRO)

and dedication and words can never describe their bravery, services, the spirit of sacrifices as they continue to inspire us all.”

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Coal shortage at thermal power plants continues

State COVID-19 war room to 53 SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS FROM NE FELICITATED continue: CS

Imna Along with NSTFDC after the programme in Kohima. (NP)

Central ministry to draw up plans accordingly to promote entrepreneurship.

Pointing out that many schemes feasible in metropolitan cities might not be applicable in Nagaland and other North-eastern States, Along urged the ministry to carry out research in Nagaland for successful implementation of the schemes.

He appealed to NSTFDC to take new initiatives for the welfare of tribal people of the Northeastern States.

He suggested that more awareness camps should be organised to disseminate various schemes among the target group and simplify the rules and procedure for availing benefits under such schemes.

In his address, NSTDFC chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) Asit Gopal emphasised taking up sustainable livelihood ventures and motivate youth to be job-givers rather than job-seekers.

Martyrs honoured on ‘Police Commemoration Day’ DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Glowing tributes were paid to the police men and women, who made supreme sacrifices, at the “Police Commemoration Day” held at New Police Reserve, Phesama, Kohima on Thursday.

Speaking at the commemoration programme, the state deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who also holds home portfolio, acknowledged all the brave and courageous police personnel, who had sacrificed their lives in the line of duties putting service above themselves. “We salute their valour

to tackle myriad problems faced by both the DoPN and the consumers.

He said adoption of pre-paid metering, especially the prepaid smart meters, benefitted not only in the revenue collection aspects but various other benefits including carbon emission reductions, efficient and transparent energy management services, energy savings, elimination of estimated billing and reduced home visits.

With energy consumption under consumer’s control, he said the life of electrical appliances/gadgets was expected to rise. In addition, the EE, Dimapur Electrical Division said the burden on the distribution transformers would be greatly reduced and reduce power outages caused due to fuse getting blown off. It would also help reduce the need for frequent maintenance of distribution transformers and the distribution network.

He stated that police play the most important role in safeguarding the basic rights of the citizen, the right to protection of life and personal liberty,

which forms the basis of a welfare State. Patton said police department was the strongest executive arm on which a democratic government relied in delivering services to its people.

Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy chief minister said the Nagaland police personnel along with medical health workers have been at the forefront of the government’s effort to control the spread of the disease.

He said that Nagaland police stepped beyond con-

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DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): State chief secretary, J Alam, has informed that the state level war room on COVID-19 would continue to function from the premises of the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Nagaland civil secretariat until further orders.

All the works handled by the state level war room pertaining to data collection, submission of reports to the various authorities and co-ordination with the various district task forces for monitoring of Covid-19 situation in the State would continue to be looked after by the NSDMA, he added.

The officers from the Health, IT & communications and other departments would continue to update the COVID-19 war room website https://covid19. nagaland.gov.in and reports online.

6 houses gutted in Dimapur

DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): At least six houses were destroyed in a fire at Rio colony, near Signal Basti area Dimapur on Thursday around 1.30 a.m.

A fire department official informed Nagaland Post that properties worth at least Rs. 20 lakh was destroyed in the fire including some machineries and timber. No casualties were reported in the incident, the official said.

The fire tenders took around one and half hour to completely douse the fire, the official said adding, that they were able to save properties worth around Rs. 30 lakhs.

Though the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, officials from the fire department suspected that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.

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ventional “law and order” approach and took on a new role as public health messengers and service providers despite immense stress and strain.

Patton lauded the Nagaland police for coming out of their comfort zone of traditional policing and performing citizen-centric policing, which he said was “the need of our modern times.”

The deputy chief minister said that the state government has always been acknowledging the services provided by the force and stood by them.

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CIHSR College of Nursing celebrates 10th anniversary

Dr. Darlando Khathing

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) celebrated its decadal thanksgiving ceremony on the theme, “excel in everything” with vice chancellor, North East North Christian University (NENCU) Dimapur, Prof.

Dr. Darlando Khathing as chief guest and former principal director, health and family welfare, Dr. Vizoloe Z Suokhrie as guest of honor.

The programme was held at L Noksangchila’s girls’ hostel, CIHSR here, on Thursday.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Darlando pointed out that advanced technology and machines had made hospitals lose human touch and connection between patients and doctors.

In this regard, he said that the human touch of nurses helped patients recuperate. He also stated that the nurses from North

Dr. Sedevi Angami

Dr. Vizoloe Z Suokhrie

East region were doing extremely well outside.

M e a n w h i l e, g u e s t of honor, Dr. Vizoloe acknowledged the college for its efficiency and setting high quality standard in terms of producing quality nurses, not only for the state, but also abroad.

He stated that quality nursing was vital in today’s society and encouraged them to continuously improve. Dr. Vizoloe hoped that the decadal celebration would take them back to the challenges faced in the past 10 years and said that it was a celebration of bringing out quality nursing.

Delivering the director’s address, CIHSR director, Dr. Sedevi Angami said that many of its students were working in various hospitals, outside the state and abroad. He informed that hospitals outside the state were regularly in touch and appointing its students in their hospitals.

Dr. Sedevi noted that nursing students were contributing significantly in the

state and NE region.

“The scope and spectrum of nurse is so vast that we need to work on improving nursing quality in the region”, he said. Earlier, the programme was chaired by associate Prof. College of Nursing, CIHSR, Y Zuchanbeni Humtsoe and welcome address delivered by nursing superintendent, CIHSR, Prof. A Purnungla Aier.

Meanwhile, word of God was offered by president, United College of Theology and Missions and former general secretary, NBCC, Rev. Dr. Phuveyi Dozo.

Principal’s report was delivered by principal of the college, Prof. Dr. Christy Simpson while report on decadal events was given by vice principal, BSCN decadal coordinator, Prof.

Bendangmenla Ao. First principal of the college, Bharathy Jacob, also delivered short speech. Highlights of the programme included prayer song by Ritshole Wetsah and drama.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

STATE Horticulture department despatches kiwi DIMAPUR: 500kg Naga organic Kiwi from Chansu Organic Kiwi Producer Company Limited, Pfutsero was despatched through Air Cargo from Dimapur to Kolkata on October 21, 2021.

According to the state horticulture department, an online grocery store has committed to procure 150 MT of Kiwi from farmers of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh during the current harvesting season.

Chansu is a generic name comprising of 500 Kiwi farmers of Chakhasang, Angami and Sumi forming into Organic Kiwi Producer Company Limited.

The project is implemented under MOVCD NER in three districts namely Kohima, Phek and Zunheboto.

The expected production of Kiwi from the company during the current harvesting season (Oct-Dec) is about 300 metric tonnes.

Assam Rifles conduct organise awareness prog DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles Kiphire battalion organised awareness & registration campaign on October 8 at Jisaji Presidency College, Kiphire. The campaign was organised to encourage the youth to join Assam Rifles in various tech and tradesman posts which were meant for both male and female candidates.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

State-level prog for DEO officials in Kohima DIMAPUR: A state level orientation and sensitisation programme for district education officials, under the Nagaland Education Project (NEP) – The Lighthouse (NECTAR) was conducted on October 21 in Kohima with the aim to inform the participants and on-board them on the project.

In a press release, Nagaland Education ProjectThe Lighthouse (NECTAR) informed that during the prog ramme, infor ming the participants about the NECTAR project, principal director, Department of School Education (DoSE) Shanavas C who is also the project director, NEP provided an overview of NEP- the lighthouse project.

He informed participants about the implementation plans and progress within the project so far. Key components, results matrix and programme tools were introduced by the project director.

DoSE additional director, Razouseyi Vese in his exhortation urged district officers to actively engage themselves and encourage them to be forthcoming in making the project a success.

A Training of Trainers (ToT) session on “coping up with COVID 19 pandemic”, measures for prevention and control in schools was conducted by state consultant, UNICEF (DH&FW), Dr.

Longri Kichu. Similar session on COVID-19 would also take place block-wise in the EBRC office in all the blocks for school leaders.

The training would percolate down to the school level where trained school leaders would conduct COVID-19 training for school staff. Around 1990 Government schools and over 20,000 teaching and nonteaching staff have been targeted to be covered by end of November. Meanwhile, OSD NSDMA Johnny Ruangmei spoke on “school safety and disaster management” with emphasis on reducing risks and impacts by maintaining school level disaster risk reduction plan.

Other sessions during

the programme focused on Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), roles and responsibilities of the participating stakeholders and setting up information desk.

The programme was attended by district education officers (DEO), subdistrict education officers (SDEO), EBRC coordinators and assistant district coordinators (ADC) from all 12 districts of the state.

A total of 108 participants attended the programme.

It may be mentioned that with support from World Bank, DoSE launched Nagaland Education Project- The Lighthouse - Nagaland Enhancing Classroom Teaching and

Resources (NECTAR) with the aim to improve and enhance quality and learning outcomes of government schools in Nagaland.

Through the project, the government aims to: enhance the governance of schools across the state; improve system and school management for all 2000 schools of Nagaland, to improve state school governance index; improvement in teaching and enhancement of overall learning environment. It also aims to enhance teaching and learning environment in approximately 15 school complexes to demonstrate school improvement efforts, learnings from which could be scaled in future.

1st Death Anniversary In Loving Memory of

JAyAbAlA Mech

01.09.1944 – 22.10.2020

Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure loving husband: Gopal Sharma Sons: Pankaj, Manoj, Anuj, Mahendra & their respective families

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

A Note of Gratitude "He hath made every thing beautiful in his time"

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- Ecclesiastes 3:11

lt. chAnDrA KuMAr JAin (28/10/1963 to 17/10/2021)

VepHULHU KHUsOH Born in 1926 / Died on 8th Oct, 2021 We, the bereaved family of Late Vephulhu Khusoh, express our gratitude to one and all who stood by us during his illness and till he breathed his last on October 8, 2021.

Late Vephulhu Khusoh served as 1st VDB Kutsapo. During his chairmanship tenure, VDB has founded. He served Head GB till his retirement in 2001.

Our special thanks goes to: 1. Kutsapo Village Council 11. Police Baptist Church, 5th NAP 2. Village Development Board, Youth Kutsapo 12. Police Baptist Church, 5th NAP 3. Kutsapo Baptist Church Women Dept.

4. Kuzholuzo Nienu, 13. Elders Union Kutsapo MLA 19th Phek A/C 14. Mothers’ Association Kutsapo 15. Deaconess Kutsapo 5. Kupota Khesoh, 16. CYE Kutsapo Ex-NDPP Candidate 6. Dr. Ngupelo, Civil Hospital Phek 17. 1 VILO Kutsapo 18. Uzolemi Group Kutsapo 7. Dukhuyi, 1st VDB 8. Mushwusayi Tetseo, CDPO, Phek 19. Kutsapo Welfare Union Phek Town 9. Police Baptist Church, 5th NAP 20. GHS Kutsapo Phek 21. Kutsapo Youth Organization 10. Police Baptist Church, 5th NAP -Loving family members, grand children & relatives k-2047/21

P. LOHRII JOEL (P. L. JOEL) 19.04.1945 – 15.10.2021 With profound gratitude and humbleness in our hearts we, the family members of Late P. Lohrii Joel, wish to thank one and all, near and far, various churches, hospitals, organisations, friends, well wishers, neighbors and relatives for your overwhelming love, prayer and kindness showered upon us during his illness till his demise on 15th October, 2021. We are deeply touched by your outpouring support which strengthened us to go through this difficult times. We pray that God Almighty continue to protect, guide and bless you all. dp-5072/21

Dear Papa, There is an indescribable amount of grief and pain after losing you. Losing a father means losing a protector, a guiding hand, a best friend, and a super hero. You gave us never ending memories that will always bring light into out darker days, and for that we are forever grateful to you. And even though you are now among the stars, your guiding spirit will always be in our hearts. May each tear and each fond memory be a note of love rising to meet you someday. May your soul forever Rest In Peace.

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3rd dEATH ANNIVErSArY In loving memory of a beloved Father and Grandfather

LT. PETEKOVI NGUZHÜ

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

- Loving Wife, Children, In-laws and Grandchildren

Its been three years since you left from your earthly life peacefully on this day, the 22nd October 2018 to be with our Lord eternally. We miss your loving guidance in our life as we continue our journey without you, but we will always cherish your unfathomable love, kindness, humility and sacrifices until we meet again in our heavenly home.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Born on 14/02/1981 – Died on 14/10/2021

We, the family of Late Toshimongba wish to acknowledge the many expression of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us following his sad demise on 14th Oct. 2021. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, relatives, neighbours and organizations who stood by us during our difficult times. We are truly grateful and indebted to you all.

Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

May our good Lord bless each and every one of you. dp-5064/21

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Loving Wife, Daughter & Family Members

(1919 to 08/10/2021) We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Kegwayang Magh, express our heartfelt gratitude to all the churches, organizations and individuals who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, morally & spiritually at the sad demise of our loving father and grandfather on 08th October, 2021.

We regret our inability to express our gratitude to each and everyone of you individually for supporting and standing with our father and the family not only in his life but also in his death. It is our humble and sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless all of you abundantly.

Loving Sons, Daughter, Daughters-in-law & Grandchildren. k-2043/21

LATE YANASAO KIKON (04/04/1934 – 14/10/2021) We, the family members of Lt. YANASAO KIKON of Wokha Village, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to various organizations, individuals and family members who stood by us and supported us during his long sufferings through prayers, morally, physically, mentally and financially and a word of condolence at the demise of our beloved father Lt. YANASAO KIKON on 14th Oct. 2021. As it is impossible for us to thank everyone individually but the blessing of “GOD” shower upon you and all.

We also convey our gratefulness to few of the following:1. Wokha Village Baptist Church.

2. Wokha Village Councils.

3. Shri. Y. Patton, Dy. C.M, Govt. of Nagaland.

4. Shri. Y. M Humtsoe, Kohima, Nagaland.

5. Lotha HOHO Wokha District.

6. Senior Citizen Wokha Town.

7. Pensioner Association.

8. Doctors and nurses of Olive Christian Hospital, Dimapur, Nagaland.

9. Dr. Renben Tungoe Wokha Town.

10. Dr. Zubon and staff of Panacia Nursing Home Wokha.

11. Dr. Jonsuthung Kithan.

12. Dr. Chumben Murry, MLA 38th A/C, Wokha.

13. Dr. Zuben and family 14. Dr. Wopemo Yanthan Wokah Town.

15. Doctors and staff of Government Civil Hospital Wokha Town, Nagaland.

Loving wife, children and grandchildren wc-260/21

Lt. VINOTHU ZAO 29/11/1937 – 12/10/2021 We, the family of Lt. Vinothu Zao, express our profound gratitude and indebtedness to all our well-wishers who stood by us and supported us financially, materially, spiritually and physically during the brief illness and demise of our beloved. The love, sympathy and consolation bestowed on us have greatly lifted our plight of sorrow.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Jakhama Baptist Church, ICU Staff Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), Zhodi Colony Council and all neighbours.

In our inability to repay, our hearts desire and prayer will ever remain that God bless you all abundantly for your good deeds and kind acts.

In gratitude, Brothers, sisters, sons, in-laws, nephews, nieces and grandchildren k-2044/21 K Y M C

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‘Police Commemoration Day’ observed in Dimapur

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WEATHER FORECAST OCTOBER 22

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala

A couple of afternoon showers 31 21

Aizawl

Partly sunny and delightful

Guwahati Sunny and nice

26 17 30 20

Imphal

A couple of morning showers

27 18

Itanagar

Mostly sunny and less humid

27 18

Shillong

Mostly sunny and delightful

21 12

Kohima

A morning t-storm in the area

23 14

Dimapur

Mostly sunny and pleasant

29 19

Mkg

Partly sunny

25 17

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

Wokha

Sunshine and not as warm

Zunheboto A couple of morning showers

19 12 23 18 22 14

Dimapur police officers at the programme on Thursday. (NP)

DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the country, Dimapur police on Thursday observed Police Commemoration Day, here, at the office of the commissioner of police.

Addressing the gathering, Dimapur commissioner of police, Rothihu Tetseo stated that the day was observed every year on October 21 in memory of police personnel who had died while performing their duty.

CP narrated how on

October 21, 1959, Indian police were patrolling in Ladakh, bordering China, where the patrolling party was ambushed by the Chinese force. He said that in spite of the Indian police’s best efforts they were outnumbered by Chinese forces and captured.

In memory of the incident, he informed that the IGP conference held on 1960 decided to celebrate PCD annually all over India. Reading out the “Roll of Honour”, the

CMO Dmu marks 100 cr vax milestone CMO ACKNOWLEDGES ROLE PLAYED BY CHURCH, CSOs

Medical officers and staff along with members SD Jain Charitable Centre. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office Dimapur organised a celebration programme of 100 crore Covid vaccination milestone of India, here at CVC, SD Jain charitable centre on Thursday.

Addressing the gathering, CMO Dimapur, Dr. Moatemjen said that many countries was not been able to achieve what India had achieved in terms of Covid vaccination.

He stated that although India was behind other countries in many

fields, India had achieved a great milestone with the completion of 100 crore covid vaccination.

With regard to state’s data on covid vaccination, he informed that a total of 11,69,659 doses were completed, inclusive of first and second doses, with Dimapur accumulating a total of 4,23,551.

He also informed that 99.3% of health care workers and 99.4% frontline workers were vaccinated.

In this, he acknowledged the role played by Church, adding that the Church had done tremendous job by creating awareness in regards to Covid

vaccination.

He also acknowledged civil society organisations for coming forward to assist medical team in Covid vaccination drive and awareness programme.

CMO, however said that though the achievement was a huge accomplishment for India, he encouraged all to continue creating awareness on Covid vaccination whereever and whenever possible.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by district immunization officer (DIO), Dr. Rebecca Y Sema while a short speech was delivered by SD Jain secretary, Narendra Jain.

Metsubo inaugurates NRDSA building

Metsubo inaugurating the NRDSA transit building on Thursday.

DIMAPUR: Review meeting on rural development programmes with project directors of DRDAs and BDOs and inauguration of Nagaland Rural Development Service Association (NRDSA) transit building was held on Thursday.

During the meeting in the Rural Development (RD) department conference hall, director RD, Liboni Humtsoe who chaired the meeting welcomed RD minister, Metsubo Jamir, senior officers from the secretariat, directorate, project directors and BDOs to the meeting and encouraged a fruitful discussion.

In his brief address, Metsubo said that due to COVID-19 and other related issues, the department could not hold regular meetings and as the situation has improved it was time to reorganise and reenergise each individual to improve the performance of the department. He also directed the project directors and BDOs to keep pace with the scheme guidelines and directions issued by the ministries to be equipped with the emerging challenges.

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called for a thorough discussion on challenges and threats faced by officers while implementing schemes and to place appropriate corrective measures wherever required.

Metsubo stressed on the need of BDOs to visit their respective fields regularly for effective planning and implementation thereby helping the villages to grow.

He suggested BDOs to submit timely visit reports to the directorate every month, to be sincere and to be in their respective place of posting.

Project directors of DRDA Dimapur, Mokokchung, Phek, Tuensang, Zunheboto, Kohima and mission director NSRLM presented an overview of the status of work implementation on various programmes of their respective districts.

Earlier, the minister also inaugurated the newly constructed NRDSA transit building at the directorate complex which was constructed and completed to commemorate NRDSA silver jubilee. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from joint director, RD, Neizovonuo.

CP disclosed that a total of 377 police personnel had died while performing their duty, from January 1, 2020, till date, in the country. He also informed that in Nagaland, 14 police personnel died due to Covid while performing their duty in the last two years.

Earlier, invocation was offered by Pastor, PBC, Dimapur, Rakhu Livi, while Shok kar “last post” and “Samarak ko Salami” was offered by all police personnel pres-

173 Battalion CRPF paying homage to the martyrs.

ent followed by laying of wreaths by CP and other officers. (Staff Reporter) 173 Bn CRPF: 173 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observed “Police Commemoration Day” Thursday at the headquarters, Airfield, Dimapur.

In a press release, 173 CRPF informed that in a brief speech, commandant 173 Bn CRPF, Vishnu Gautam recalled the valour of courageous police personnel who have

Global Iodine Deficiency Day observed in Wokha DIMAPUR: National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme (NIDDCP) under department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Wokha observed Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day (GIDDPD) Thursday in the conference hall of chief medical officer (CMO) Wokha.

In a press release, CMO Wokha office informed that CMO Wokha, Dr. C. W. Tungoe spoke on the topic, “iodine deficiency is the single most common cause of preventable mental retardation and brain damage in the world: Consume only iodised salt.” Dr. Tungoe said daily intake of 150 micrograms of iodine could prevent iodine deficiency disorders. He also encouraged the health workers to conduct iodine test and sensitise the public on iodine intake during home visits and health care activities.

Block ASHA Coordinator (BAC) Wokha Sadar, Mhonlumi Kithan spoke on “source of iodine and preventive measures of iodine deficiency disorder”.

Kithan said the sun logos on salt packets indicate the presence of iodine and added that salt should be kept away from sunlight and fireplace to preserve its iodine contents.

BAC Bhandari II, Tsenchanbeni Kinghen spoke on various forms of iodine deficiency disorders while BAC Sanis Lireni N. Kithan gave a demonstration of salt analysis with salt test kit.

Earlier, chairperson of the programme, district community mobilizer Echungbeni Tsanglao said the day was observed worldwide annually to create awareness on iodine deficiency disorders. The programme ended with vote of thanks by zonal leprosy officer, Dr. Mhonchan Kithan.

NNC (PB) condemns killings DIMAPUR: NNC (Parent Body) has strongly condemned all the incidents of killings that took place recently.

Noting that the killings of civilians and among factions have emerged once again in “our peaceful homeland”, the group in a statement said this was truly heart-breaking and awful for all people in the homeland.

“It is because of such sinful acts of bloodshed in our homeland called ‘Nagaland for Christ’, we the Nagas and particularly national workers have not been able to come together in unity to achieve our freedom for so long.

The more we continue to kill one another, the more we will pay and suffer in our struggle for freedom, and peace in the homeland can never prevail,” the statement pointed out.

NNC (Parent Body) said the image and reputation of Nagas outside was associated with savagery and brutality even though “we claim to be Christians”, and hence despised because of such acts of violence.

The group claimed that it was the only institution that stood and held firmly to nonviolence, which was the best and most peaceful policy for freedom. May God Almighty save the Naga people and their homeland, it prayed.

sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

He recalled the sacrifices by CRPF men while defending the borders with China on October 21, 1959 against Chinese Army aggression at Hot Springs in Ladakh where a small CRPF patrol party was ambushed and outnumbered by Chinese army.

Gautam said 10 CRPF men made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

In order to commemorate the exceptional act

of valour by the men of CRPF, Gautam said October 21 was observed as “Police Commemoration Day”. He also encouraged every force personnel should to inculcate and follow their acts of bravery so that they could inspire future generations.The programme was attended by all ranks and files of the unit. It may be mentioned that Police Commemoration Day was observed in various districts across the state.

DIMAPUR: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Jyotika Kalra and NHRC Insp. Jintu Saika visited Juvenile home Dimapur Thursday and held an interactive session.

A press release by Child Protection Services Nagaland (CPSN), department of Social Welfare (SW) informed that the visiting member interacted with CPSN director, officials of SW department, officers/ staffs of Observation Home and Special Home, members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), members of Child Welfare Committee (CWC), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Child Welfare Police Officer (CWPO) Diphupar P.S. During the interaction and discussion hour, Jyotika Kalra complimented on the professional backgrounds of the personnel taking charge of the Observation and Special Home and JJB member, Dimapur.

On observation of the “poor and dangerous” road conditions leading to Special Home Pherima, Kalra assured the department that she would communicate to the chief secretary, government of Nagaland for necessary actions at the earliest. She also interacted with Children in the Observation Home, Dimapur.

Nagaland University submits landslide risk evaluation report of Noklak town

DIMAPUR: Final report on the presentation on landslide risk evaluation of Noklak town by the department of geology, Nagaland University, was held on October 21 in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC) Noklak.

According to a DIPR report, in his PowerPoint presentation of the final report of the project, Prof. G.T. Thong stated that nearly one-fourth of Noklak township was affected

by Kiam landslide where the people and their assets were in danger.

The landslide has plagued Noklak town and its citizens for more than two decades.

Prof. Thong explained in detail the causes of landslide such as tectonic activity, earthquake, high precipitation, poor drainage and anthropogenic activity.

The town rests on disang rocks (mostly shale) and slope material (soil & rock Debris) and the depth of soil cover is 3-5m.

Most of the rainfall in the northern part of town flows into Kiamong river passing through slide zone, Prof. Thong added.

The main objectives of the project were determination of

mechanical properties of soils & rocks of Noklak landslide zones, preparation of landslide susceptible & risk maps of Noklak town and to suggest remedial/ mitigation measures.

The overview of study area as found were highly unstable due to weak rocks, steep slopes and sparse vegetation where the situation was aggravated by running water, Prof. Thong stated.

Remedial suggestions presented The remedial suggestions for Noklak town in the report suggested: preparation/ modification & implementation of building code essential, plan for expansion of township towards east, conduct awareness programs, good drainage network.

The report also suggested not to construct heavy structures on weak slopes, not to initiate developmental activities in the slide zone’ and ensure proper disposal of waste particularly non bio degradable.

The mitigation measures reported were: prospect for permanent measures bleak and the viable option are proper line drains along Kiamong river course and check dams to reduce velocity & minimise erosion.

The project was taken by Dr. Temsulemba Walling as principal investigator, Prof. G.T. Thong as Co-PI, Mademshila Jamir as research fellow and Nokendangba Chang as project assistant under the department of geology, Nagaland University Kohima campus, Meriema.

The project started on June 1, 2018 and concluded on March 30, 2021.

Prof. G.T. Thong acknowledged Noklak district administration, Noklak village council and Kiam landslide committee for their support and cooperation.

Officers from Geology Survey of India who were also working on the kiamong landslide highlighted on how there are working on the land slide during the meeting.

While welcoming the resource person and his team from geology department of Nagaland University and Geology Survey of India, SDO (C) Noklak C. Phuniang highlighted the problems caused by the landslide in Noklak town and congratulated the successful completion of the project.

A copy of the project report was handed over to district administration Noklak.

Meeting on registration drives for enrollment of workers held in Kohima

DIMAPUR: Meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for mobilising the unorganised workers and undertaking registration drives in respective districts for enrolment of such workers on eShram portal was held on October 21 in the conference hall of the deputy commissioner (DC), Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, while chairing the meeting, DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie said that the ministry of labour & employment was continuously working on improving life and dignity of labour force of the country. Adding that the ministry developed eShram portal (www.eShram.gov.in) which would be seeded with Aadhaar, consists of name, occupation, addresses, education, skill types, family details etc. for optimum realization of their employability and extent the benefit of the social security schemes to them which is the first ever national database of unrecognised workers.

Additional Secretary, labour and employment, Anthony Ngully informed that

any worker who has been working in unrecognised sector aged between 16-59 years would be eligible to register on the eShram portal.

This he said also included workers in the organised sector who were not a member of ESIC, EPFO or not a government employee.

Highlighting the benefits of registration on eShram portal, assistant labour commissioner, Vikeluto Naki said that eShram portal would be a centralised database of unrecognised workers seeded with Aadhaar.

After registering he or she would get an accidental insurance cover of 2 lacs under PMSBY. Informing that in the future, all the social security benefits of the unrecognised workers would be delivered through the portal even in emergency and national pandemic situation like the COVID-19, he said that the database would be utilized for assistance. He informed that the following documents were required for registration in eShram portal: Aadhaar number; mobile number (Aadhaar linked pre-

ferred), bank account with IFSC by self-registration with Adhaar linked mobile number or by visiting nearest CSC and State Seva Kendras (SSKs) with biometrics The implementing committee members dis-

cussed various issues on registration, enrolment and mobilization programmes and also decided to organised sensitisation programmes in all the sub-division with village functionaries under Kohima district.

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Nurses on strike in Manipur MOVE MAY DERAIL COVID VACCINATION DRIVE

Correspondent IMPHAL, OCT 21: A cease-work strike by nurses of the state family welfare department in Manipur is likely to hit the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the state.

The nurses resorted to the indefinite cease work to demand immediate disbursement of their pending salaries for the last four months.

The nurses’ pen-down strike meant suspension of routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns at government healthcare centres like community health centres and primary health centres across the state.

The nurses under the state family welfare department are posted at healthcare centres across the state.

To mark the commencement of the cease work strike, a group of nurses who turned up at the head office of the family welfare department in Imphal, locked the immunization section of the department with a padlock on Thursday.

The agitating nurses alleged that they were not paid for the last four months,

Nurses of state family welfare department protesting against non-clearance of their salaries.

a month or two but we are not paid for a stretch four months. In this situation, how can we run our families? ” She asked.

She said that they were discharging their duties even during the peak of COVID-19 crisis, leaving behind fear of exposure to the virus, abiding by government orders to continue routine immunization.

They were also engaged in the COVID-19 vaccination from the very beginning, she said.

She then drew the attention of the state chief minister who is also incharge of the department to intervene and ensure disbursement of their pending salaries at the earliest so that the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination is not affected.

“For the nurses, we have resolved to continue the pen-down strike until salaries are cleared,” she declared. The strike of the nurses was amid the intensified COVID-19 campaign of the state government and if the strike continued further it would affect the vaccination campaign as the vaccination was done mostly at the government healthcare centres.

TMC to contest civic body polls in Tripura: Dev

AGARTALA, OCT 21 (PTI): The Trinamool Congress will contest the upcoming civic body elections in Tripura, senior party leader Sushmita Dev said on Thursday. Dev, who is overseeing the party activities in the state, said a final strategy will be formulated once the elections are declared.

“Our national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has declared that the TMC will be contesting all the upcoming elections in Tripura and likewise we are preparing to contest the civic body polls. Let the polls be declared then the party will formulate a final strategy,” she said, addressing a press conference at a hotel here.

Dev announced that the party would on Friday launch a campaign -- “Tripurar Jonno Trinamool” (TMC for Tripura) -- to reach out to the people of the state.

“The campaign will continue for 10-12 days, covering all 60 assembly constituencies in 58 blocks of eight districts. We will go to the people, interact with them and listen to their problems. Three teams have been formed for the campaign,” she said.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

Manipur chief minister flags off COVID Vaccination Express

Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 21: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh urged people not vaccinated against COVID-19 not to attend public gatherings, in a speech on Thursday.

With a few months to go to the polls, mass gatherings related to the election campaigns of aspiring candidates are on the rise.

With the state assembly election approaching, the chief minister urged political parties and people to maintain SoPs during electioneering, reminding that the pandemic was not completely over.

People should not forget to maintain COVID-19 appropriate behaviours and SoPs as the pandemic is not yet over, he stressed.

Do not come out at public gatherings and avoid attending public rallies and meetings, the chief minister told those yet to get the COVID-19 jab.

Singh was delivering his speech at the flagging off of COVID Vaccination Express for Imphal East district from his secretariat in Imphal today. He flagged off 15 vehicles equipped

Manipur CM N Biren Singh flagging off COVID Vaccination Express in Imphal on Thursday.

with necessary equipment, vaccines and medical personnel that will travel to the nook and corner of the district to vaccinate people at their doorsteps.

He reiterated that vaccination was the only means to tackle the pandemic and urged people to co-operate with the government’s efforts towards bringing down the number of positive cases to zero. The chief minister announced that COVID Vaccination Express for other remaining districts will also be flagged off soon and the state government had ordered 90 more vehicles for the purpose. The chief minister was strongly concerned over sudden surge

in the positive cases among children in some pockets of Churachandpur district.

He said that an expert team has been sent to look into the matter. On receiving reports from them, the matter of opening of schools and colleges would be deliberated, he informed.

On the occasion, Singh congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving 100-crore dose vaccination against COVID-19. The programme held at the Darshan hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat was also attended by some ministers and MLAs from the ruling parties apart from top officials of the state health department.

SC panel asks Assam to remove M’laya Dy CM dares Cong to file FIR against ruling parties construction in Kaziranga corridors

Bear enters Sikkim Raj Bhavan, eats chickens; rescued

since July last and the concerned authorities remained mute despite repeated pleas to disburse their pending salaries. “Apart from our normal duties at the healthcare centres including routine immunization, we are being engaged in the vaccination against COVID-19,” Nameirakpam Mina Devi, a nurse taking part in the agitation today said.

She said that nurses were compelled to launch the cease work strike as higher authorities did not respond to an October 20 deadline set by them.

“We have no other option but to resort to pen down strike as our repeated

pleas to disburse the pending salaries went in vain,” she said. She said that this was not the first time that nurses agitated against nonpayment of salaries. They were not regularly paid, she added. “The authority used to clear the salaries only when they threatened strike or after resorting to pen down strike,” she rued.

She said that apart from monthly salaries that were not disbursed, but they were also deprived of their admissible arrears, increments etc., and asked how they ( nurses) can continue to discharge their duties without paying for months.

“It is not a question of

Correspondent

GUWAHATI, OCT 21 (IANS): The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), set up by the Supreme Court, has asked the Assam government to take immediate action to remove illegal construction undertaken in nine identified wildlife corridors of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.

An Assam Forest Department official said that the CEC’s Member-Secretary Amarnatha Shetty, in a letter to Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah, asked for an action taken report within four weeks. “It is requested that immediate action be taken to remove all constructions made in violation of the SC order of April 12, 2019 and not to permit any new constructions along the nine identified animal corridors,” the letter said.

The CEC has also referred to the inspection report submitted on September 10 by Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry’s Integrated Regional Office, Guwahati, head Hemen Hazarika, which enclosed the report of Deputy Inspector General of Forest (Central) Lactitia J. Syiemiong, on “Violation of the Supreme Court order of April 12, 2019”. The official said that the Supreme Court earlier barred new construc-

tion on private lands that form part of the nine identified animal corridors of Kaziranga, which is home to more than 2,400 one-horned Indian rhinos. The apex court had also disallowed all kinds of mining on these animal corridors.

Accompanied by Kaziranga Director, Karmashree P. Sivakumar, Syiemiong had studied the construction activities on eight of the nine corridors in August.

The CEC letter said that inspection was done at the field level after traversing the entire eight of the nine stretches of the animal corridors, where it was found that there has been illegal construction all along.

“Apart from illegal constructions, the greatest eye-sore and also a threat to the animals of KNP & TR is the presence of trucks, etc. In the recent past it has been observed that trucks, tankers and other vehicles are stopping to park in road sides from Jakhalabandha to Bokakhat and creating unnecessary hindrance to wild animal movement from the national park to Karbi Anglong Hill side. Because of this, the number of hotels and dhabas are increasing day by day and during checking, it found that these dhabas are chopping

Heroin worth 4 crore seized in Karbi Anglong

NEIPDA calls off 2-day closure of petrol pumps in Guwahati

BOKAJAN, OCT 21: The Karbi Anglong police have seized 584 grams Heroin worth 4 crore along the interstate Assam-Nagaland border in East Karbi Anglong late Wednesday evening. As per reports, the Karbi Anglong police based on a specific information intercepted a night super bus in the Lahorijan area over NH 36 and on thorough search of the passengers and their luggage, 58 soap cases containing 584 grams heroin was recovered concealed inside two rice sacks in the vehicle.

Two person identified as Irengbam Kokil (35) and Irengbam Babu Singh (32) have been arrested in connection. Both are resident of West Imphal district in Manipur. The bus was coming from Imphal in Manipur and was bound for Guwahati in Assam. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the drugs was carried from Imphal and was intended to be delivered in Guwahati.

GUWAHATI, OCT 21 (PTI): A 48-hour closure of petrol pumps in Guwahati from 6 am on Friday has been called off by the North East India Petroleum Dealers Association (NEIPDA).

The association decided not to go ahead with its earlier plan following a meeting with the Kamrup Metro District administration over resolving demands.

“NEIPDA has withdrawn the proposed protest of closing fuel pumps for 48 hours following a three-hour

firewood from the trees of Karbi-Anglong Hill side illegally,” the letter said.

It also said that there were more than 500 trucks and vehicles, during the inspection, that were utilising water from streams and rivers and rivulets originating from Karbi-Anglong Hill ranges for bathing by drivers and handymen and washing of vehicles, polluting the water flowing into the Kaziranga national park.

“Oil and grease from automobiles garages, waste water from vehicle washing stations, sewage water coming from dhabas and hotels is entering into the Diffalo River which is the lifeline of Kaziranga. Dumping of garbage on the animal corridors and noise pollution due to movement of vehicles is deteriorating the environment of the park. As per the Central Empowerment Committee’s 2019 report submitted to the Supreme Court, parking of all types of vehicles on the nine animal corridor areas of NH-37 of Kaziranga National Park is strictly prohibited,” the letter said.

It also said that in the Haldhibari Corridor in Golaghat district, there is a temple and adjoining shops have sprouted and a private hotel is running.

discussion with the Kamrup (M) district administration,” an official release said. A statement issued by the NEIPDA on Wednesday said the decision to call for the closure was taken to press for its 10-point charter of demands relating to various issues concerning the petroleum dealership business. Frequent refusal of contractors to load tankers, illegal deduction from some accounts, and faulty automations were some of the points highlighted by the association.

Congress stages state-wide protest in Assam over price rise

GUWAHATI, OCT 21 (PTI): The Congress on Thursday staged a state-wide protest in Assam over the alleged failure of the BJP-led government to check the rise of prices of fuel and other essential commodities. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee leaders and workers, carrying banners and placards and shouting

slogans, staged demonstrations across the state barring Tamulpur, Mariani, Thowra, Gossaigaon and Bhabanipur constituencies where by-elections will be held on October 30. The party members denounced the BJP for allegedly failing to keep its poll promise of checking the rise of prices of petrol, diesel, LPG cylinders.

SHILLONG, OCT 21: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) chief and Lok Sabha MP Vincent H Pala was asked

by National People’s Party (NPP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong to file a police complaint against the NPP and United Democratic Party (UDP) on the allegation that they were collecting money from check gates.

“If he (Pala) does have documentary proof, I think the nearest police station is always there. Let him file FIR because I don’t want to debate, why should we debate?” Tynsong said on Thursday.

The NPP National Vice President was react-

Prestone Tynsong

ing to Pala’s accusation against the ruling National People’s Party and United Democratic Party of turning COVID-19 testing points, police and forest check gates into Automated Teller Machine (ATM) kiosks.

“If the allegation is true, I think Congress has quite a number of legal experts within the party

so a legal course of action should be taken, and if not, it is only a mere allegation,” he further maintained. Tynsong said the opposition Congress can go for a legal course of action if they can substantiate their allegation.

“The allegation made during the election is something which I personally feel voters understand better than anybody else,” he said.

Rubbishing MPCC Chief ’s statement allegation that the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) is divided more than the Congress party, the NPP leader said, “If he (Pala) says that MDA is not united, that is totally wrong. He needs to understand one thing be it NDA,

be it UPA, be it MDA in the state, when election comes are you trying to say that UPA should be only with Congress alone though of course the major number of MPs go to Congress but it doesn’t mean those partners who join the UPA cannot contest election.”

“If it is so, I would request the MPCC president to show me in which part of the Constitution of India which says that the alliance – MDA or NDA or UPA cannot contest elections separately when they go for elections,” he said.

Bye-elections for the Mawryngkneng, Mawphlang and Rajabala assembly seats, which fell vacant due to the death of sitting legislators, will be held on October 30.

Single-day recoveries surpass fresh COVID-19 cases in Mizoram AIZAWL, OCT 21 (PTI): Single-day recoveries outnumbered fresh COVID-19 cases in Mizoram on Thursday as 1,243 more people recuperated from the disease and 741 new infections were reported, a health department official said.

The fresh coronavirus cases pushed the tally in the northeastern state to 1,15,207, he said.

Altogether, 1,04,548 people have so far been cured of the disease, the official said. The recovery rate among coronavirus patients in the state now

stands at 90.74 per cent.

The single-day positivity ratio dipped to 8.97 per cent from 12.36 per cent on the previous day, as the new patients, including 168 children, were detected from 8,264 sample tests.

The death toll rose to 396 as three more people succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, the official said. Mizoram now has 10,263 active cases. The state has so far conducted more than 12.46 lakh sample tests for COVID-19.

Over 6.92 lakh people have been

inoculated till Wednesday, with 4.96 lakh of them having received both doses of vaccines, state immunisation officer Dr Lalzawmi said.

Meanwhile, a COVID-19 task force at Zoram Medical College (ZMC) has stressed on vaccination and early detection of coronavirus cases to reduce the number of fatalities.

“A study conducted by the ZMC team showed that early diagnosis can prevent deaths due to the infection,” Nodal Officer of the hospital PC Lalramenga said.

Snail species 2 mm in length discovered in Meghalaya cave S H I L LO N G, O C T 2 1 (PTI): A new micro snail species was found from deep inside a limestone cave at Mawsmai village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district, scientists who discovered it said on Thursday.

The snails having scientific name ‘Georissa mawsmaiensis’ are so small in size that an adult measures less than 2 millimetres in length.

The discover y was made by Nipu Kumar Das and NA Aravind, scientists of the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). ATREE also tweeted about this.

“We have named this new species as Georissa mawsmaiensis after this limestone cave, Mawsmai.

We collected the snails on the moist limestone rocks, 4-5 m inside the cave entrance. However, at present, we don’t know whether our species is a true cave species or not,” Das and

G A N G TO K , O C T 2 1 (PTI): A Himalayan black bear was rescued from the Raj Bhavan complex in Gangtok on Thursday after a gruelling operation that lasted for hours, officials said.

The bear was first spotted by the Raj Bhavan staff around midnight, following which the Forest Department was informed, they said.

The bear ate some chickens at the staff quarters of the complex, leading to more panic among the people, officials said.

Forest officials patrolled the complex the entire night to keep the bear at bay and as soon as the day broke, an operation was started to capture it, they added. The animal was captured around 12 pm after being tranquilised, officials said.

“The bear was hiding under a culvert. We had to shoot it twice as we missed the first shot,” said Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Dechen Lachungpa.

The bear would be released in the Pangalakha Wildlife sanctuary, officials said. The Himalayan black bear is enlisted as a highly endangered species, they said.

AFFIDAVIT

(Declaration of maiden and marital name) Regd. No. 2410 Dt. 20/10/2021 I, Smt. Tsozienuo Chase (Maiden name) Tsozienuo Terhase (Marital name) W/o Shri. Kipfhelie Terhase permanent resident of Rüsoma Village, Kohima and presently residing at Rüsoma Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am the bonafide citizen of India by birth.

2. That my maiden name is Tsozienuo Chase and my marital name Tsozienuo Terhase and as such in some of my Appointment Order my name has been recorded as Tsozienuo Chase and in some others as Tsozienuo Terhase hence, the above stated name represent the same person having single identity i.e. myself.

3. That henceforth, my name will be known as Tsozienuo Terhase for all official correspondences and future references.

4. That the above statements in this affidavit is correct and true and to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been suppressed herein. And I signed this affidavit on 20th Oct. 2021 at Kohima.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE The new species of snails is different in shell size compared to the earlier one.

Aravind told PTI in email interactions.

A member of the same group (genus), ‘Georissa saritta’, was discovered 170 years ago in the same area.

The two scientists said their species was a little bit different from Georissa sarrita which was documented in 1851 by WH Benson, a civil servant in British India and an amateur malacologist (who studies shell-less invertebrates).

The new species is dif-

ferent in shell size compared to the earlier one. Besides, it has four very prominent spiral striations on body whorls of the shell compared to seven in Georissa sarrita.

Until now, five snail species have been found from the caves of Meghalaya and there could be more, they said. However, Meghalaya is famous for its caves and the two scientists are concerned that tourist footfalls could affect the ecology of the area.

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE

To,

Succession Case No. 790/2021

Smti. Heketoli, W/o Late Vizhekhu Sumi, R/o H.No. 35, Aphuyesa, Thilixu Village, Dimapur, Nagaland.

Whereas you applied on 23-09-2021 for a Succession Certificate under Part-1 of the Indian Succession Act. 1925 in the matter of the Deceased Late Vizhekhu Sumi for the following Debts/Securities namely.

DEBTS/SECURITIES Sl. Name of the No. Debtor 1.

2

Amount of debts including interest on the application for certificate 3

Description of date in 4

1. Pension benefits, GPF, GIS, NPEIS, Gratuity, Leave Encashment payment allowances and Family Pension.

2. SBI A/C No. 20197641519 3. SBI Smart Swadhan Plus Insurance Policy No. 1Z394162604 This certificate is accordingly granted to empower you to collect those debts and receive interest or dividends or to negotiate or transfer the securities any of them.

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NCB officials visit homes of SRK, Ananya Pandey

MUMBAI, OCT 21 (PTI): Sleuths of the Narcotics Control Bureau visited the residence of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday for seeking certain material related to their investigation into a cruise drugs party case in which the actor’s son is an accused, a senior NCB official said. It was not a raid, he said.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan was arrested with a few others on October 3 after the NCB raided a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast and claimed to have seized drugs, including charas.

A team of the NCB’s Mumbai zonal unit visited Shah Rukh Khan’s residence ‘Mannat’ in suburban Bandra on Wednesday afternoon for seeking from him certain material related to the investigation into the case, the official said.

Another team of the NCB also visited actor Ananya Pandey’s residence in Bandra, sources said.

Pandey was asked to appear before the NCB on Thursday to record her statement, they said.

The NCB conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai since Wednesday night in connection with its probe into the cruise drugs party case, according to sources.

On Thursday morning, Shah Rukh Khan met

the prison when the actor arrived.

Heavy police security was also deployed outside the jail premises.

Till now, family members of the prisoners were not being allowed to visit the jail in view of the CO-

VID-19 pandemic.

The prison authorities started allowing the family members of prisoners to visit them from Thursday morning, the official said.

The HC on Thursday said it would hear his bail plea on October 26.

NCB records actor Ananya Panday’s statement; likely to call her on Friday

NCB team at Shahs Rukh Khan’s Mannat on Thursday. (Express photo by Varinder Chawla) his son Aryan Khan at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai where the latter has been lodged following his arrest in the case of seizure of drugs on board the cruise ship off the city coast.

A special court here on Wednesday denied bail to Aryan Khan, observing that ‘on the face of it’, he was indulging in “illicit drug activities on a regular basis”.

His WhatsApp chats also showed, prima facie, that he was in touch with drug peddlers, the court noted.

Aryan Khan subsequently moved the Bombay High Court to challenge the lower court’s order.

The HC on Thursday said it would hear his bail plea on October 26.

Shah Rukh Khan meets son in Mumbai jail

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday met his son Aryan Khan at the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai where the latter has been lodged following his arrest in a case of seizure of drugs on board a cruise ship off the city coast, an official said.

The actor reached the prison located in Mumbai Central around 9 am and left at 9.35 am, the official said.

The prison authorities checked the actor’s Aadhaar card and other documents before he entered the premises, officials said.

After the verification of documents, a token was

given to him by prison officials, following which he was allowed to meet his son, who is lodged in the jail’s general cell as an undertrial.

Shah Rukh Khan met his son for about 15 to 20 minutes, a prison official said, adding that there was a glass fencing between them and they spoke on the intercom.

Four guards were present along with them during their conversation, he said.

The actor was allowed to meet his son, as per the prison manual, like any other family member of a prisoner and no special treatment was given to him, the official said.

A large number of mediapersons and local residents had gathered outside

Smartphone for 12th pass girls, scooty for graduate girls if Congress forms government in UP: Priyanka

more can we ask for our ets to 40 per cent women in safety,” the student said in the coming assembly electhe video. “She asked us to tions in UP to make women, study hard. I want that she roughly constituting about continues to meet and talk to half the electorate, a fullus like this,” another student fledged partner in power. is seen saying in the video.

The move, she claimed, The girls said Priyanka is aimed at empowering Gandhi has also told them every woman who wants about the Congress slogan justice, change and unity of “Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti her state and also against Hoon”. the efforts to divide them On Tuesday, the Con- into caste and religion that is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gress leader had announced stopping them from emergLU C K N OW, O C T 2 1 commitment of the party af- that her party will give tick- ing as a force.

(PTI): After promising 40 ter announcement of giving per cent tickets to women 40 per cent tickets to women in the Uttar Pradesh as- in the coming elections, sembly elections next year, Congress spokesman Anshu Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Congress leader Priyanka Awasthi said the move is Gandhi Vadra announced aimed at extending respect Vadra on Thursday claimed that the Yogi Adityanath on Thursday that all class and security to the daughters government is planning to take action against some Uttar Pradesh policewomen who had posed for a photograph 12 pass girls will be given a of the state. smartphone while all graduPriyanka Gandhi, who with her.

“The news is coming that Yogi ji got so upset with ate girls will get an electric is the Congress national genthis picture that he wants to take action against these scooty if her party forms a eral secretary and in charge government in the state. of party affairs in UP, also policewomen,” Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi “Yesterday I met some attached with her tweet a along with the picture which is said to have been clicked girl students. They said they video of a group of school/ on Wednesday while she was on her way to Agra to meet need smartphones for their college girls interacting with the family of a Dalit sanitation worker who had died studies and their security. I mediapersons. The girls said in police custody. “If it is a crime to take pictures with am happy that today the UP they got pictures clicked me, then I should also be punished as it does not suit the government to spoil the career of these hardworking and Congress has decided , with with her. the consent of the manifesto One of the students is loyal policewomen,” Priyanka added.

The Congress leader was stopped on the Lucknowcommittee, that it will pro- seen saying that Priyanka Agra Expressway while she was on her way to meet the vide smartphones to inter Gandhi asked them if they pass girls and electronic had phones for clicking family members of Arun who was accused of stealing scooties to graduate girls on selfies. “We said we neither Rs 25 lakh from Jagdishpura Police Station in Agra and forming its government,” have phones nor are they al- died in police custody after his health deteriorated during Priyanka Gandhi said in a lowed in colleges. She then interrogation. According to a senior Lucknow Police oftweet in Hindi. asked us if she should get it ficial, an inquiry has been ordered into the matter of the Calling it another im- announced that girls should women police personnel posing with the Congress general portant decision and second get phones and we said what secretary to see if there is any violation of service rules.

UP CM plans to take action against policewomen who clicked photo with me, claims Priyanka

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday recorded the statement of Bollywood actor Ananya Panday after it allegedly came across some WhatsApp chats during its investigation against Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, in a drugs case, sources said.

Ananya’s actor father Chunky Panday accompanied her to the NCB office located at Ballard Estate in south Mumbai, where they reached around 4 pm.

After recording her statement, Ananya left the agency office around 6.15 pm, the sources said adding that she is likely to be called on Friday as well.

The NCB’s Mumbai zonal unit, which is probing the cruise drugs seizure case, in which Aryan Khan has been arrested, visited Ananya Panday’s residence in Bandra this morning and summoned her to record her statement later in the day, they said.

Ananya’s name cropped up in the case after certain WhatsApp chats between her and Aryan Khan were allegedly found in the latter’s mobile phone, the sources said, adding that earlier in the day, the NCB officials seized her mobile phone and laptop.

However, the NCB officials are yet to clarify about her role, if any, in the case.

There was heavy deployment of police outside the NCB office and a large number of media persons were also present there when the Panday father-daughter duo arrived in the afternoon.

Aryan Khan was arrested with a few others on October 3 after the NCB raided a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast and claimed to have seized drugs, including charas.

An NCB team visited Shah Rukh Khan’s residence ‘Mannat’ in suburban Bandra this afternoon for seeking from him certain material related to the investigation into the case, an official said.

BJP’s policies have taken J-K back by decades: Mehbooba

Mehbooba Mufti SRINAGAR, OCT 21 (PTI): PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that the BJP government’s policies on Jammu and Kashmir have taken the union territory “back by decades”.

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister made the remarks in response to photographs and videos on social media in which security forces are seen frisking women and minors during surprise checking in Lal Chowk and other commercial areas of the city.

“Sums up the current situation in Kashmir where women & even children are suspects now. This is what BJP has brought J&K to.

Their policies have taken us back by decades,” she said in a tweet. The checking was intensified in the city and elsewhere in the valley after the recent killings of civilians including non-local labourers by militants.

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to police personnel killed in the line of duty on the occasion of the 62nd Police Commemoration Day. “On Police Commemoration Day, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts by our police forces in preserving law and order and assisting others in times of need. I pay homage to all those police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty,” he tweeted.

The Police Commemoration Day commemorates 10 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, who lost their lives on October 21, 1959, in Ladakh while fighting the Chinese troops.

Modi pays homage to police personnel killed in line of duty The Police Commemoration Day commemorates 10 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, who lost their lives on October 21, 1959, in Ladakh while fighting the Chinese troops Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to the martyr policemen who sacrificed their lives to protect the sovereignty of the country on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. I n a t we e t , A m i t Shah said: “Police force is

a quintessential example of courage, restraint and diligence. On ‘Police Commemoration Day ‘, on behalf of a grateful nation, I salute all the brave soldiers who made their supreme sacrifice to protect the nation’s sovereignty. Sacrifice and dedication of every policeman gives us inspiration to the nation. “ Shah said that the government, State and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) are committed to equip the new devices for all police forces and modernization funds given to states by the Centre plays an important role in this direction. With regard to Ayushman CAPF health scheme for CAPF jawans, Shah said it was a matter of happiness that 12 states have started the process of implementing this scheme in full or with some partial changes.

Meanwhile, the Union Ministers of State for Home, Nityanand Rai and Ajay Mishra paid tributes to the martyred policemen at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.

To honour the police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for national security, the idea of setting up a National Police Memorial in Delhi was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1992.

Ad featuring Amir Khan has created unrest among Hindus: BJP leader Hegde BENGALURU, OCT 21 (PTI): Taking objection to an advertisement by tyre major Ceat Ltd in which actor Amir Khan is seen advising people not to burst crackers on the streets, BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde has asked the company to also address the “problem blocking roads in the name of Namaz and noise emitted from mosques during Azan.”

In a letter to the company’s MD and CEO Anant Vardhan Goenka, he requested him to take cognisance of the recent advertisement creating an “unrest among the Hindus”, and expressed hope in future the organisation will respect the “Hindu sentiment”.

“Your company’s recent advertisement in which Amir Khan advising people not to fire crackers on the streets is giving a very good message. Your concern to public issues needs applause. In this regard, I request you to address one more problem faced by people on roads, i.e., blocking roads in the name of Namaz on Fridays and other important festive days by Muslims,” Hegde said.

In the letter dated October 14, he said, it is a very common scene in

Sidhu calls Amarinder Singh ‘architect’ of Centre’s farm laws

Anantkumar Hegde many Indian cities where Muslims block busy roads and perform Namaz, and at that time, vehicles like ambulances and firefighter vehicles are also struck in traffic causing “grave losses”.

A l s o, r e q u e s t i n g

Goenka to highlight the issue of noise pollution in the company’s ads, the MP from Uttara Kannada said, every day, “loud noise is emitted from mikes arranged on the top of mosques in our country when Azan is given”.

“That sound is beyond the permissible limits. On Fridays, it is prolonged for some more time. It is causing great inconvenience to people suffering from different ailments and taking rest, people working in different establishments and teachers teaching in classrooms. Actually, this list of sufferers is very long and only a few are mentioned here,” he said.

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CHANDIGARH, OCT 21 (PTI): Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Thursday called former chief minister Amarinder Singh the “architect” of the Centre’s three farm laws against which farmers have been protesting at the Delhi borders.

Sidhu’s remark came two days after Amarinder Singh said he would launch his own political party and that he was hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP, provided the ongoing farmers’ stir against farm laws was resolved in the agriculturists’ interest.

Amarinder Singh, who faced an unceremonious exit from the state government last month, had also said that he was looking at an alliance with like-minded parties such as breakaway Akali groups.

“The architect of three black laws… Who brought Ambani to Punjab’s kisani… Who destroyed Punjab’s farmers, small traders and labour for benefiting one-two big corporates,” Sidhu tweeted in an apparent reference to farmers’ allegations that big corporates will dictate terms to agriculturists with the passage of these laws.

Amarinder Singh had resigned as the Punjab chief minister last month amid a bitter power tussle with Sidhu. Charanjit Singh Channi replaced him as the chief minister.

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VOL. XXXI NO. 317 DIMAPUR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021

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limate change is once again on everyone’s mind in India as rain wreaked havoc in several states over the past few days. While New Delhi received heavy downpour during October 17 , unusual for this time of the year, there has been massive damage to human lives in the southern state of Kerala.

On October 17, up to 27 people, including several children, died in rain-related incidents in the birthplace of monsoon in the subcontinent. Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have struck the north eastern state of Assam, too, like those that witnessed in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand only a few months ago. It may be recalled, that in 2018, all 14 districts of Kerala were affected after once-in-a-century floods left around 400 dead. Nationwide rain-related fatalities reached 1,400. In August that year, landslides left several dead in Himachal Pradesh, another Himalayan state.In the Indian subcontinent, the southwest monsoon, a period of heavy rainfall, usually begins in the first week of June and extends up to August and September, petering out after that. A second, smaller wave of rains, often referred to as “retreating monsoon,” waters some parts of the country in October and November. In recent years, however, this natural schedule has been messed up thoroughly as seen in the heavy downpour being experienced now in several parts of the country.

The intensity of rainfall, too, has smashed conventions. These changes have caused a huge number of deaths and lakhs of crores of rupees in financial loss, besides draining the nation’s resources. Not surprisingly, environmentalists ominously hear climate change banging on the country’s doors.Worryingly, a report earlier this month by credit agency India Ratings raised concerns over the matter. “It has already become a reality…Reduced agricultural productivity, heightened water insecurity, extreme weather events, stressed ecosystems, and elevated health risks are some of the manifestations of this climate change.”

This abnormal weather has an immediate negative impact on the country’s GDP which could shrink by 3% annually with every 1° Celsius rise in temperature.

For a country that has an ambitious plan to achieve a $5 trillion economy, this does not auger well.Climate change causes poverty and food shortages, and forces even higher numbers of men, women and children to flee their homes. Across the world, on average, 26 million people are displaced by disasters such as floods and storms every year. From 1970 to 2019, natural hazards accounted for 50 per cent of all disasters, 45 per cent of all reported deaths and 74 per cent of all reported economic losses. A recent a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report warns that unless global greenhouse gas emissions fall by 7.6 per cent each year between 2020 and 2030, the world will miss the opportunity to get on track towards the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement.

UNEP’s annual Emissions Gap Report says that even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2°C, bringing even wider-ranging and more destructive climate impacts. Collective ambition must increase more than fivefold over current levels to deliver the cuts needed over the next decade for the 1.5°C goal. India and China along with the top 20 developed nations have committed to decrease fossil fuel emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

Unless technology makes the switch from fossil to wind and solar energy cheap, the goal would be difficult to achieve.

DailyDevotion Impulsiveness or Discipleship?

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… —Jude 20 There was nothing of the nature of impulsive or thoughtless action about our Lord, but only a calm strength that never got into a panic. Most of us develop our Christianity along the lines of our own nature, not along the lines of God’s nature. Impulsiveness is a trait of the natural life, and our Lord always ignores it, because it hinders the development of the life of a disciple. Watch how the Spirit of God gives a sense of restraint to impulsiveness, suddenly bringing us a feeling of self-conscious foolishness, which makes us instantly want to vindicate ourselves. Impulsiveness is all right in a child, but is disastrous in a man or woman— an impulsive adult is always a spoiled person. Impulsiveness needs to be trained into intuition through discipline.

Discipleship is built entirely on the supernatural grace of God. Walking on water is easy to someone with impulsive boldness, but walking on dry land as a disciple of Jesus Christ is something altogether different. Peter walked on the water to go to Jesus, but he “followed Him at a distance” on dry land (Mark 14:54).

We do not need the grace of God to withstand crises— human nature and pride are sufficient for us to face the stress and strain magnificently. But it does require the supernatural grace of God to live twenty-four hours of every day as a saint, going through drudgery, and living an ordinary, unnoticed, and ignored existence as a disciple of Jesus. It is ingrained in us that we have to do exceptional things for God— but we do not. We have to be exceptional in the ordinary things of life, and holy on the ordinary streets, among ordinary people— and this is not learned in five minutes.

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The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. ~ Jonas Salk

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Position of NNC/FGN at the Crossroad

agas as Sovereign Re p u b l i c s : Fo r ages, Nagas lived scattered but freely without bondage. Each village was a republic by itself, self contained and completely independent of any other foreign countries. There were intermittent skirmishes and warfare against alien intruders. Human head was highly prized as trophies on the premises of defending their women, children and common men. The Naga people had no connection with India, they were not Indians and their territories were not a part of the Indian Union. As such, any political negotiation to surrender our territories to India is a crime.

The Advent of the British Govt: The exploration of British Govt. into the Naga heartland encountered some of the fiercest battles for 48 years wef 1932. Then British expedition sought peace from the Nagas, to end wars, and a no more fight agreement was made in our tradition in our favor in 1880. Their amiable nature warmed up to the people to find acceptance as a friendly nation in our land. To ensure a peaceful atmosphere, a rule of law was established in our land. Such a rule was never established by way of military conquest or by a treaty terms of surrender.

The Naga Sovereignty was never compromised.

Tribute Pavment by Neighboring Kingdom: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, in his “History of the Relations of the Govt. with Hill Tribes of North Eastern Frontier Bengal”, in his own language wrote as; “In 1851, no fewer than 22 Naga raids were reported, in which 55 persons were killed, 10 wounded and 113 taken captives. From 1854-1865, there had been 19 Angami raids in which 232 British subjects had been killed, wounded and carried off.and these loss have occurred when a chain of outposts was in existence from Barapathar to Assaloo”. The Nagas had taken repeated punitive expeditions for punitive actions due to non payment

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of regular yearly tribute to them as usual practice since time immemorial.

The Birth of Naga National Movement: During the First World War, the British Govt. recruited strong Labor troops from Indian sub-continent, 2,000 Nagas of Naga Hills were recruited, sent to France in 1917. Their exposure to the outside world made them realized that Nagas were one people, one nation and those who returned home joined the “Naga Club in 1918, which has further propelled the ongoing Naga national mo vement with a quest for nationhood with a common voice.

Exclusion of Naga Inhabited Areas from India: When the Simon Comission, a Statutory Body, visited Kohima on 10. 01.

1929 to find out whether Nagas would like to join the NEW REFORMED SCHEME OF INDIA, The Naga Club submitted a Memorandum to the Commission in which they had made their legitimate stand very clear that Nagas were never subjugated by any foreign power, therefore, when the British left India, Nagas should be left alone.

They told the Commission the fact that Nagas were not Indians and Nagaland was not a part of India and they shall not become part of the New India. Taking note, the Commission placed the Naga inhabited areas outside the ‘reformed scheme of India’ under the title the “Naga Excluded Area.The spirit of Naga nationalism had grown amongst all the tribes including the much larger free Naga areas and finally, the Naga Club consolidated the Naga people as a whole into a political organization called “Naga National Council” (NNC) on 20. 06. 1946.

Naga Plebiscite in Favor of Naga Sovereignty: When the British Govt. had set the time to withdraw from India, the NNC declared the Naga Independence on 14th Aug, 1947 and cabled it to the Secy.

Gen. of United Nations (UN). This was acknowledged by the UN and recorded in the files of both

the UN and NNC. It was the British Govt. who left the Indian sub-continent in panic hurry helplessly without any clear decision, direction and plan, which left the Nagas into the hands of another illegitimate foreign power, who took the advantage of the unjustified situation which became the genesis of all the Indo-Naga war for the last 76 years in twists and turns. The new Gol came in illegally and occupied the Naga areas, it was greatly resented and opposed. There was much unrest. As such, the NNC held a voluntary Plebiscite’ on 16th May, 1951 in Nagaland in which 99% of the Naga people voted in favor of Naga Sovereignty’ and made known to the world.

Rejection of Indian Govt, its Election and Subsequent Reign of Terror: In 1952, the first General Election to the Indian Parliament was held and the Nagas completely rejected this encroachment.

In 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru, the then first PM of India came to Kohima, Nagaland with his friend U Nuh, the first PM of Burma. Before they arrived, the then DC Kohima, Borkataki, announced that Nagas could listen to the PM but they would not be allowed to speak or submit memorandum. Naga leaders then shouted, “IF Nehru would not listen to us, what is the use of waiting for him, let us all leave”, and the whole crowd consisting of thousands began to move away. The administrators then shouted over microphone requesting the people to come back promising that Nehru would listen to them, but not a single soul turned back. Nehru, without going into the reason why they left, took it as an insult. As soon as he returned to Delhi, he sent the Indian Army into Nagaland who unleashed terrible violent crimes on the people including mass arrest, theft, rampant beating, rapes, tortures and killings etc. Nagas have lost thousands of precious lives; all the houses including granaries were burnt down

several times, beginning from 1953 and went on unabated for years.

Federal Govt. of Nagaland (FGN) was Formed in 1956: Situation became intolerable, and young people took up abandoned II World War weapons and defending the unprotected children, women and people. During this time, NNC formed its Govt. called the Federal Govt of Nagaland (FGN), inaugurated on 22nd Mar.1956. The Naga Army was formed

by NNC/ FGN and began to fight with the superior Indian military forces vigorously and spontaneously in self defense, with a policy of non- violence. The Indo-Naga war unknown to the world went on for many years. Words fail to describe in entirety of all the horrors of the crime and the atrocities committed. It was madness all around and the Nagas faced the worst kind of barbaric cruelty on defenceless women and children, in the hands of the despicable Indian army. Mr B.M.Mulik, Chief of Indian Intelligence, in his book “My Years With Nehru” on page 308 writes, “Troops moved into Tuensang by Oct.1955 and the war with the Nagas started from thence.” In their barbaric war they had massacred innocent people in so many villages.

Formation of Naga Pe o p l e ’s C o nve n t i o n (NPC) and Statehood by Deception: In 1957, the second General Election in India was held again but the Nagas rejected. The nightmare of violent aggression by the Indian army continued, as such, few Naga voluntary leaders, seeing the untold sufferings of the children, women and common people, came together to diffuse the situation and held a meeting in 1957 and named their group as NPC. When peace was in the offing, the Gol promulgated the “Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, of 1958”. This Act was passed to perpetuate army rule in Nagaland and the Act exists in force till date. In Oct. 1959, NPC selected a

Negotiating Body (NB) and entrusted them to contact the Gol and the NNC so as to find out a way to bring about a political settlement.

Deceptive Trip to Delhi for Signing of 16 Point Agreement After a gap of 8 months, NPC President convened a meeting of NPC at Dimapur on 24th July, 1960 and to the utter shock of the members the President told them that the NB was no more required and said that they were on their way to Delhi to sign an agreement. Many members of the NPC stood up and said that NPC was playing the role of negotiator only and that they have no mandate to sign any agreement. Then the NPC President said that a Dakota airplane was waiting for them and took some of his members in a hurry and left for Delhi.

The so called “16-Point Memorandum was signed in panic, itching for soft Ministerial chair, setting aside NNC/ FGN, for whom the settlement was proposed. The “16-Point Agreement” failed to stop bloodshed and Nagas lost so many lives again after this fake agreement which sabotaged the possibility of any political settlement.

India’s Ploy to Prevent Nagas from Nationalistic Aspiration: After the surrender of the Revolutionary Govt. of Nagaland (RGN), in 1974 a regional non-congress party with the zeal of Naga nationalism came to power in Nagaland but the Congress party in Delhi resented it for fear that the Naga nationalistic patriotism could sprout further. Subsequently, President’s Rule was imposed in Nagaland without assigning to any reason on 20th May, 1975. Again on June 20, 1975, National Emergency was declared in India by PM Mrs Indira Gandhi. Immediately the Army worked out a “Joint Operation Program in collaboration with the State Govt. and started absolute ruthless army operation.

NNC/FGN in many districts surrendered en masse, and the barbaric operation

finally came to Angami and Chakhesang areas. Having observed that it was out of question for the people of these areas to surrender, the Gol then imposed indefinite curfew with 3 degree torture depriving villagers of food, drink, sleep and toiled facilities and any suspect were either shot dead or meted out with barbaric physical violence.

Shillong Accord was Signed Under Duress Under the circumstances stated above, the Church leaders came in and took some of the representatives of the Undergrounds (UGs) to Shillong and signed the infamous Shillong Accord under duress to give a relief to the immense distress faced by the people. With this surrender Accord, Indian army operation was stopped, curfew was relaxed and many political prisoners were released. The first and second clauses of the Accord were acceptance of Indian Constitution by the UGs and deposit of arms; the third clause was to let the UGs to formulate other issues for final settlement.

For that purpose transit camps were established to enable the, UGs to stay to formulate other issues for final settlement.

Ko h i m a Tr a n s i t Camp is Occupied by Adino’s Group of NNC/ FGN: Shillong Accord was signed by the UGs without official sanction.

Although NNC/FGN’s name was not implicated in the Accord, yet the Kohima transit camp was occupied by some few of the NNC/ FGN leaders. Even after 46 years, these NNC/FGN leaders did not take up any step to formulate other issues. While the Shillong Accord was already rejected by the people, their continued stay at the camp till date has kept the Accord alive and brought many misunderstandings.

(To be concluded) Gen. (Rtd) Thinoselie M. Keyho (President NNC), Nsa Mayam Riyam (Justice Supreme Court FGN) (Rtd), Vekronu Dozo, Kedahge (President) FGN

Global ‘One Health Day’- November 3, 2021

n the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, One Health is being recognized and embraced as needed now more than ever. Initiated in 2016 by the One Health Commission, the One Health Platform and the One Health Initiative Team, International One Health Day is officially celebrated around the world every year on November 3 and in year 2021, this day will be commemorated as the sixth annual One Health Day. The goal of “One Health Day” is to build the cultural will necessary for a sea change in how planetary health challenges are assessed and addressed and how professionals exchange information across disciplines.

Global health risks and tomorrow’s challenges Diseases of animal origin transmissible to humans such as avian influenza, rabies, brucellosis etc. pose worldwide risks to public health that must be prevented and controlled.

Pathogens of animal origin that are not transmissible to humans, but which have a severe impact on the production of animal protein, should not be neglected either, particularly in developing countries. In fact, they can lead to production losses and a reduction in the available food supply, leading to serious public health problems caused by food shortages and protein deficiencies. These risks are increasing with trade globalization, global warming and changes in human behavior, all of which provide multiple opportunities for pathogens to colonize new territories Reader’s note: Articles

and evolve into new forms. environmental contamination, regional and global levels should • Development of new • 60% of pathogens that habitat use conflicts, biodiversity implement joint responses to therapies and approaches to cause human diseases come from loss, emerging infectious diseas- health threats. treatments.

• Protection of Ecosysdomestic animals or wildlife. es, antimicrobial resistance and One Health priorities • 75% of emerging human ecosystem function degradation.

• Strengthening monitor- tem.

One Health Day pathogens are of animal origin.

Why do we need a One ing, surveillance and reporting One Health Day is an inter• 80% of pathogens that Health approach? systems at the regional, national are of concern for bioterrorism Many of the same microbes and local levels to prevent and national campaign co-coordinatoriginate in animals. infect animals and humans, detect animal and zoonotic ed by the One Health Commis• More than 70% ad- as they share the eco-systems disease emergence and control sion. The goal is to bring attention around the world to the need for ditional animal protein will be they live in. Efforts by just one disease spread. needed to feed the world by 2050. sector cannot prevent or elimi• Understanding risk fac- One Health interactions and for • More than 20% of ani- nate the problem. For instance, tors, including socioeconomic the world to ‘see them in action’. mal production losses in the rabies in humans is effectively and cultural contexts, for dis- The day provides an opportunity world are linked to animal dis- prevented only by targeting ease spillover from wildlife to for experts and the community eases. the animal source of the virus domestic animals and humans, to join together in One Health • Animal diseases pose a (for example, by vaccinating to prevent and manage disease education and awareness. Communication, coordination, and direct threat to the incomes of dogs). Information on influenza outbreaks. rural communities that depend viruses circulating in animals • Developing capacities collaboration among partners on livestock production. is crucial to the selection of at regional, national and local working in animal, human, and • More than 75% of the viruses for human vaccines for levels for better coordination environmental health as well as billion people in the world who potential influenza pandemics. and information-sharing among other relevant areas are an essential part of the One Health live on less than $2 per day de- Drug-resistant microbes can be institutions and stakeholders. pend on subsistence farming and transmitted between animals and • Reinforcing veterinary approach. Working together raising livestock to survive. humans through direct contact and plant health infrastructure, allows us to have the biggest impact on improving health for • Understanding the con- between animals and humans or and safe food and animal nections between biodiversity, through contaminated food, so production practices from people, animals, and our shared environment. Many people may ecosystems and infectious dis- to effectively contain it, a well- farm to table. eases is crucial. coordinated approach in humans • Increasing the capaci- not realize the impact they can What is ‘One Health’? and in animals is required. ties of the food and agriculture have on improving human, ani‘One Health’ is a collabWho makes the One Health sectors to combat and minimize mal, and environmental health, orative, multi-sectoral, and trans- approach work? the risks of Anti Microbial Re- but everyone has a role to play, including physicians; veterinardisciplinary approach — working Many professionals with a sistance. at the local, regional, national, range of expertise who are active • Promoting food safety at ians; pet owners; policymakers; and global levels — with the in different sectors, such as pub- national and international levels. disease detectives; farmers; law goal of achieving optimal health lic health, animal health, plant Potential Outcomes from enforcement; and many more!

This One Health Day, promote a outcomes recognizing the in- health and the environment, the One Health Approach terconnection between people, should join forces to support One • More interdisciplinary One Health approach to create a healthier world for all. animals, plants, and their shared Health approaches. To effectively programs in education, training, environment. detect, respond to, and prevent research, and established policy.

Dr Raghubir Singh, Assistant “At its core, One Health outbreaks of zoonoses and food • More information shar- Professor, Dr S. Mukherjee, Asis rooted in understanding the safety problems, epidemiological ing related to disease detection, sociate Professor, Department of interdependence of human and data and laboratory information diagnosis, education and re- Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, College of Veterinary natural systems and promoting should be shared across sectors. search.

Sciences & Animal Husbandry interdisciplinary collaboration.

Government officials, re• More prevention of Some of the global issues One searchers and workers across diseases, both infectious and (Central Agricultural University, Imphal) Jalukie, Nagaland.

Health works to address include sectors at the local, national, chronic. or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Farmers can’t block roads indefinitely: SC

Farmers block the Sonipat-Panipat road during their ‘Bharat Bandh’ against central government’s three farm reform laws. (PTI)

but it cannot be blocked,” the bench also comprising Justice M M Sundresh said.

The top court asked the farmer unions to respond within three weeks on the issue and posted the matter for hearing on December 7.

The bench noted that only four respondents have appeared before it in pursuance of its earlier direction.

The apex court said the issue is limited here, “So far as the road is concerned, can the road be blocked?

“We are only concerned with the issue that

the roads are not blocked.

Law is laid down (Shaheen Bagh protests case). You have a right to agitate but you cannot block roads.

People also have right on the roads,” the bench said.

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing farmers’ associations, said the right to protest is a fundamental right. He said a large number of similar matters are pending before another bench of the apex court and this case should also be tagged along and be heard by the same bench.

Gauri Lankesh murder accused Cabinet approves to face organised crime charges Gati Shakti

Gauri Lankesh

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (AGENCIES): A man accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh will face tougher charges of organised crime, the Supreme Court ruled today, cancelling a Karnataka High Court order.

Charges against accused Mohan Nayak under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) were dropped by the High Court in April, after which Gauri Lankesh’s sister Kavita Lankesh had approached the Supreme Court.

Gauri Lankesh was shot dead on the night of September 5, 2017, from close range near her house in Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru.

Kavita Lankesh, a filmmaker, had said in her petition before the Supreme Court that Mohan Nayak, according to a special investigation team (SIT) probe, is part of a ‘syndicate’ responsible for multiple instances

of organised crime, including the murder of her sister and other activists, Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare.

According to Kavitha Lankesh’s petition, Nayak is also a close associate of Amol Kale and Rajesh Bangera, both of who are the chief accused in the case.

The plea mentions that as defined by the KCOCA, Nayak was involved in “continuous unlawful activity” by providing shelter to the key accused individuals before and after the crime.

Lankesh’s counsel also referred to the role of the accused, as noted in the high court order, and said that he had allegedly taken a house on rent in the guise of running an acupressure clinic but it was meant to accommodate members of the syndicate.

The high court had struck down the August 14, 2018 order of the police authority granting approval to invoke KCOCA for investigation against Nayak.

On September 21, the Supreme Court had reserved its decision on the petition challenging the order of the High Court.

The 3-member SC bench that set aside the high court order comprised of Justices A. M. Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari, and C. T. Ravikumar.

Master Plan

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, including implementation, monitoring and support mechanism, for providing multi-modal connectivity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on October 13, had launched a Rs 100 lakh crore national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to develop infrastructure to reduce logistic costs and boost the economy.

It targets to cut logistic costs, increase cargo handling capacity and reduce the turnaround time.

An Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) headed by the Cabinet Secretary and secretaries of 18 ministries as members, among others, will be set up.

Briefing the media regarding the decision, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said a Multimodal Network Planning Group (NPG) will be constituted with representation from the heads of the Network Planning Division from various ministries and departments.

The NPG will be supported by a technical support unit (TSU) located in the Logistics Division of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Barricades put up

by Delhi police: BKU after SC order

The BKU, whose supporters and office-bearers led by Rakesh Tikait are camping on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur since November 2020, on Thursday said the barriers at the protest site have been put by the Delhi police and not farmers.

The influential farmers’ outfit, Bhartiya Kisan Union, which is part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha

(SKM), also trashed reports of vacating the Ghazipur border that emerged in the wake of a Supreme Court observation counselling farmers to lift their blockade from roads. “Farmers have the right to protest but they cannot keep roads blocked indefinitely. You may have a right to agitate in any manner but roads should not be blocked like this. People have the right to go on roads but it cannot be blocked,” an apex court bench of justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh said. The bench made the observation while hearing a public interest lawsuit by a Noida resident Monicca Agarwal complaining of delays in daily commute due to the protesting farmers blocking roads.

The court has asked farmer unions to respond to the PIL within three weeks.

Hundreds of farmers are encamping on the Delhi borders at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur since November 2020, demanding the repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee to retain minimum support price for crops.

Absconder or proclaimed offender not entitled to anticipatory bail: SC NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): An accused who has been declared an absconder or proclaimed offender is not entitled to anticipatory bail, the Supreme Court said Thursday while setting aside an order of Patna High Court in a cheating case.

A bench of Justices M R Shah and A S Bopanna said the high court has committed an error in granting anticipatory bail to the accused ignoring the proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

Under section 82 of CrPC, a court can publish a proclamation requiring the accused to appear if the warrant issued against him cannot be executed.

According to section 83 of CrPC, after issuing such a proclamation, the court may also order attachment of the proclaimed offender’s properties.

“It is observed and held by this court that if anyone is declared as an absconder/proclaimed offender in terms of section 82 of CrPC, he is not entitled to relief of anticipatory bail,” the bench said.

The apex court said that even the observations made by the High Court while granting the anticipatory bail to the accused that the nature of accusation is arising out of a business transaction and therefore the accused is entitled to the anticipatory bail are concerned, the same cannot be accepted.

“Even in the case of a business transaction also there may be offences under the IPC more particularly sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), 467 (Forgery of valuable security, will), 468 and 470 ( Forged document or electronic record). What is required to be considered is the nature of the allega-

tion and the accusation and not that the nature of accusation is arising out of a business transaction,” the bench said.

The top court said it is to be noted that the accused has been chargesheeted for the offences punishable under sections 406 and 420, etc. and a charge sheet has been filed in the court of Magistrate Court.

The apex court was hearing an appeal challenging an order of the high court which granted anticipatory bail to an accused ignoring that the proceedings under Sections 82 and 83 of CrPC had been initiated by the lower court.

The trial court had dismissed the anticipatory bail on the ground that as the accused is absconding and even the proceedings under section 82/83 CrPC have been issued, the accused is not entitled to the anticipatory bail.

Shah conducts aerial survey of U’khand, K’taka Cong accuses BJP of state govt pegs damage at Rs 7,000 cr distributing Rs 2,000 per vote DEHRADUN, OCT 21 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas of Uttarakhand to asses the damage which the state government has pegged at Rs 7,000 crore.

Talking to reporters at the Jollygrant airport here after returning from the survey of affected areas in Kumaon region, Shah said that alertness of the central and state government agencies had helped contain the damage. Relief and rescue operations continued in the worst-hit Kumaon region amid efforts to restore connectivity and evacuate people from vulnerable areas.

Earlier, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said three days of incessant rains in the state have caused damages worth Rs 7,000 crore. Restoring the network of damaged roads and bridges at the earliest and evacuating people to safety is the priority at the moment, he said.

“A heavy rain alert was

Amit Shah conducts an aerial survey of flood and landslide affected areas of Uttarakhand following heavy rains. (PTI)

issued well in advance which helped take required precautionary steps like halting the Chardham Yatra. The damage could have been more if it was not done. Timely mobilisation of search and rescue teams, and arrival of IAF helicopters to assist in rescue operations helped minimise the potential damage,” Shah said.

“Sixty-four unfortunate rain-related deaths have been reported in the state, while more than eleven people are still missing,” he said. According to state authorities, the death toll due to rain-related incidents in the state increased to 54,

with 19 people injured and five still missing. Nainital district has reported the maximum number of 28 deaths.

The Union minister did not announce any immediate relief package for Uttarakhand due to the devastation caused by incessant rains, saying a detailed estimate of the losses needs to be prepared first.

He said that an amount of Rs 250 crore was sent to the state nearly a month ago considering its vulnerability to natural disasters and it can take care of the relief and rescue measures currently underway.

BENGALURU, OCT 21 (PTI): The Congress in Karnataka on Thursday accused the ruling BJP of distributing Rs 2,000 per vote in the bypoll bound Sindagi and Hangal assembly segments, fearing defeat.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, rejecting the allegation, accused the Congress of having indulged in such activities, and claimed that love and trust of the people was BJP’s strength.

“As far as I know, a lot of money is being spent, the information that has spread there (constituencies) is that Rs 2,000 is being paid per vote,” Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said, “on what basis will they (BJP) seek vote? other than money there is nothing for them, they can’t show any achievement.

They could not manage Corona effectively, did not give proper compensation to those dead, the number of deaths itself is lies. In fact they indulged in cor-

ruption in Corona related purchases.”

State Congress President D K Shivakumar too alleged that BJP was distributing Rs 2,000 per vote.

“It seems that the Chief Minister has got the intelligence report that they (BJP) will lose in both constituencies, so he has sent all the Ministers with bags of money and the money is getting distributed from the neighbouring constituency,” he said addressing the election campaign in Hangal. Hitting out at Congress leaders for the allegation, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, BJP was going to the election with the love and trust of the people, which is the party’s strength.

“D K Shivakumar, while in power, during bypolls to Kundgol, Gundlupet and Nanjangud- we have seen his experience with sacks (with money), he is now trying to put that allegation on us,” he said in Haveri.

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NEW DELHI/GHAZIABAD, OCT 21 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farms laws have the right to agitate but they cannot block roads indefinitely even as the farmer unions and government embroiled themselves in a blame game.

While the farmers’ unions alleged that the police were responsible for the blockade as it suits them to allow a feeling in the minds of the citizens that farmers are blocking the road, the Centre said there was an oblique purpose behind the protests.

During the hearing, a bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against the right to protest even when the legal challenge is pending but ultimately some solution has to be found.

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Bansal, who is also in charge of Air India as its chairman and managing director, also noted that with better utilisation, the number of flying hours for an aircraft will increase.

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He also said that it has been the prerogative of the government to ensure that the privileges and welfare of the police men and women of the State were taken care of. Patton said that the government has, therefore, declared ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for every police man and police woman who lost their lives due to COVID-19 while on active duty during the pandemic.

“We mourn their loss; we share the pain and the vacuum they leave behind for their loved ones. But, we also take pride in the dedication shown in the supreme sacrifice made by them,” the deputy chief minister said.

Patton has called upon all the policemen and women to emulate the ideals of the fallen heroes to ensure the prevalence of peace,

tranquillity and progress in the society. He also urged all personnel of Nagaland police to continue upholding its motto ‘Security, Service and Sacrifice’.

Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, T. John Longkumer, in his short address, briefed on significance of Police Commemoration Day and the historical event dating back to 1959, when ten policemen were martyred by the Chinese troops in Ladakh. He said that October 21 was marked and observed Police Commemoration Day every year as remembrance and to honour the brave policemen for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

DGP also read out the roll of honour and honoured the fourteen Covid Martyrs of Nagaland. The deputy chief minister also handed over the ex-gratia to the next kin of the covid martyrs.

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Kamesh Salam, founder of executive director of South Asia Bamboo Foundation is a recipient of ‘Outstanding Green Activist Award 2018 of India’ from the Indian Federation for Green Energy (IFGE), Kamesh Salam started working with communities in Manipur, India in 1990 and founded Crafts Society of Manipur to promote crafts and artisans of North East India. Over his 30+ years career, he has

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China an aggressor against India, others: Burns SAYS MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR FAILING TO PLAY BY RULES

WASHINGTON, OCT 21 (PTI): China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat nominated by President Joe Biden as his next envoy to Beijing has told lawmakers, stating that the US must hold the Chinese government accountable for failing to play by the rules.

Nicholas Burns told members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that the US will challenge China where it must, including when Beijing takes actions that run counter to America’s values and interests; threaten the security of the United States or its allies and partners; or undermine the rules-based international order.

“Beijing has been an aggressor against India along their Himalayan border; against Vietnam, the Philippines, and others in the South China Sea; against Japan in the East China Sea; and has launched an intimidation campaign against Australia and Lithuania,” Burns said. China claims sovereignty over all of the

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South China Sea. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims.

Beijing is engaged in hotly contested territorial disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea. It has built up and militarised many of the islands and reefs it controls in the region. Both areas are stated to be rich in minerals, oil and other natural resources and are also vital to global trade.­ Bur ns, who ser ved as the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 2005 to 2008, said the “Chinese genocide in Xinjiang and abuses in Tibet, its

smothering of Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms, and its bullying of Taiwan are unjust, and must stop”.

Beijing’s recent actions against Taiwan are especially objectionable and the US is right to continue to adhere to its one-China policy, he said.

“We are also right to support the peaceful resolution of disputes, and to oppose unilateral actions that undermine the status quo and stability in the IndoPacific,” Burns, who led negotiations on the landmark US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, told Americans lawmakers.

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Pak FM Qureshi, ISI chief in Drone attack Kabul for talks with Taliban targets US

ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 (PTI): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to hold talks with Afghanistan’s interim government led by the Taliban.

During the day-long visit, the Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to Foreign Office.

Muttaqi welcomed the Pakistani delegation at the Kabul International Airport.

“The talks between the two sides will cover the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and focus on ways and means to deepen cooperation in diverse areas,” the Foreign Office said.

The Foreign Minister will also share Pakistan’s perspective on issues of regional peace and stability, it said.

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As a close fraternal neighbour, Pakistan has always stood by Afghanistan, keeping the border crossing points open for trade and pedestrian crossing under COVID protocols, it said.

Facilitative visa regime for Afghan nationals and border crossing procedures for trade and cargo have been instituted, while in recent months Pakistan has also provided humanitarian aid and assistance in the form of food stuffs and medicines.

The Foreign Minister’s visit reflects Pakistan’s consistent policy of supporting the brotherly Afghan people, deepening bilateral trade and economic relations, and facilitating closer people-to-people contacts, according to FO. The visit is taking place after the recent meeting of officials from China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia in Moscow and ahead of an upcoming meeting of foreign ministers of neighbours of Afghanistan plus Russia in Tehran next week.

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DAMASCUS, OCT 21 (IANS): A drone attack targeted a US base in the al-Tanf area in Syria, state news agency SANA reported on Thursday. Multiple explosions rocked the US base late Wednesday night as a result of the attack, Xinhua news agency quoted SANA as sayonh without giving any other details.

Meanwhile, the UKbased Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported the explosions, saying it was not yet clear whether the attack was carried out by pro-Iran militia or not.

It’s worth noting that Israel has carried out its recent attacks from over the al-Tanf area, targeting positions of pro-Iran fighters.

In 2016, the US established the base in al-Tanf, located in a triangle of border regions between Syria, Iraq and Jordan.The Syrian government has repeated calls for the US to withdraw from Syria, deeming its presence “illegal”.

a sovereign state - but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province.

Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification. Burns told lawmakers that the US will compete and compete vigorously with China where it should, including on jobs and the economy, critical infrastructure and emerging technologies.

The US will cooperate with China where it is in its interest, including on climate change, counternarcotics, global health and non-proliferation, he told members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

China, he said, seeks to become the most powerful military, economic, and political actor in the IndoPacific.

“We must stand with our allies and partners to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific, including by maintaining America’s commercial and military superiority in 21st century technologies.

“We also must hold the PRC (People’s Republic of China) accountable for failing to play by the rules on trade and investment,

including its thefts of intellectual property, use of state subsidies, dumping of goods and unfair labour practices.

“These actions harm American workers and businesses,” Burns added.

The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong Lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.

As a result of a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area in August and in the north and south banks of the Pangong Lake in February. However, India and China failed to make any headway at their 13th round of military talks on October 10 in resolving the 17-month standoff in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh.

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

‘Gravely troubled’ by attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, says USCIRF

WASHINGTON, OCT 21 (PTI): A US commission on religious freedom has said that it is “gravely troubled” over the recent wave of violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and urged the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to launch a crackdown on extremist elements that fan anti-Hindu sentiments.

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.

Condemning the attack, US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Nadine Maenza said: “the USCIRF is gravely troubled about the recent wave of violence against Hindus that has erupted in Bangladesh”.

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crimes by sending paramilitary forces to contain violence. However, we continue to urge the Bangladeshi government to crackdown on extremist elements that fan anti-Hindu sentiments in the country,” she said. The USCIRF is especially disturbed by the widespread attacks and desecration of Hindu places of worship, said its Commissioner Anurima Bhargava.

“The communal violence has left hundreds injured and a few reportedly killed. USCIRF urges the Bangladeshi government to safeguard the rights and security of Hindus and all religious communities in the country and hold the perpetrators of these gruesome attacks responsible,” she said.

According to an official account in Bangladesh, at least five people were killed in the recent communal clashes in the countr y. Unconfirmed reports suggest the casualty figures to be as high as seven. The police said over 450 suspected temple attackers were arrested so far in different parts of the country and a manhunt was underway to track down more since Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Hasina 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 factchecking.

Hindus make up some 10 per cent of the Muslim-majority Bangladesh’s 169 million population. There have been reports of violence against Hindus in the country over the years.

The violence included vandalism of and setting fire to houses, shops and businesses of the Hindu community, rapes and sexual assaults.

Vaccine inequity will drag Covid Death toll reaches 104 as pandemic to 2022, says WHO rains lash Nepal, trigger floods LO N D O N, O C T 2 1 (IANS): The Covid-19 pandemic will drag on until 2022, longer than it needs to, because several poor countries have not received vaccines against the deadly infectious disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

In Africa, less than 5 per cent have been vaccinated, compared to 40 per cent on most other continents.

According to Bruce Aylward, senior leader at the WHO, this means the Covid crisis could “easily drag on deep into 2022”, the BBC reported.

Aylward appealed to wealthy countries to give up their places in the queue for vaccines in order that pharmaceutical companies can prioritise the lowest-income countries instead.

He said that wealthy countries needed to “stocktake” where they were with their donation commitments made at summits such as the G7 meeting in St. Ives earlier this year.

“I can tell you we’re

not on track. We really need to speed it up or you know what? This pandemic is going to go on for a year longer than it needs to,” he said.

Just one in seven of the doses promised by pharmaceutical companies and wealthy countries are actually reaching their destinations in poorer countries, suggest new figures from The People’s Vaccine -- an alliance of charities, the report said. The vast majority of Covid vaccines have been given in high-income or upper middle-income countries. Africa accounts for just 2.6 per cent of doses administered globally.

The group of charities, which includes Oxfam and UNAIDS, also criticised Canada and the UK for procuring vaccines for their

own populations via COVAX, the UN-backed global programme to distribute vaccines fairly, the report said. COVAX was initiated so that all countries would be able to acquire vaccines from its pool, including wealthy ones, but most G7 countries decided to hold back once they started making their own one-to-one deals with pharmaceutical companies.

Canada and the UK were technically entitled to get vaccines via this route having paid into the Covax mechanism, but it was still “morally indefensible” given that they had both obtained millions of doses through their own bilateral agreements, Oxfam’s Global Health Adviser, Rohit Malpani, was quoted as saying.

“They should not have been acquiring these doses from Covax,” he said. “It’s nothing better than doubledipping and means that poorer countries which are already at the back of the queue, will end up waiting longer.”

KATHMANDU, OCT 21 (PTI): The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Nepal climbed to 104 on Thursday after 16 more fatalities were reported from various parts of the country, officials said.

Forty-one people have gone missing and the same have been injured in the incidents so far, according to the latest data published by the ministry’s Disaster Management Division.

According to a Home Ministry statement, the highest number of fatalities, 62 were reported from Province No. 1, followed

by Sudur Paschim Province with 31 fatalities and Karnali Province with seven fatalities.

At least 104 people lost their lives in the recent incidents of flood, landslides and inundation that hit different parts of the country, following incessant rains over the past three days, health ministry officials said.

Three persons were killed in Lumbini province

and one in Bagmati province.

In Province 1, where the death toll has reached 62, 20 have been injured and 13 have gone missing.

Of the total 62 fatalities, 14 were reported in Ilam, 26 in Panchthar, seven in Dhankuta, eight in Sunsari, two in Udayapur, and one each in Morang, Solukhumbu and Bhojpur.

In Sudur Paschim where a total of 31 deaths were reported, 16 cases were reported in Doti, eight in Bajhang, four in Baitadi, two in Dadeldhura and one in Kailali.

In Karnali Province, where seven deaths were reported, six from Humla and one from Kalikot. In Lumbini where three deaths were reported, two from Pyuthan and one from Kapilvastu.

Similarly, the Sindhuli district of Bagmati Province reported a single fatality in the disaster.

The natural disaster hit 20 districts of Nepal. However, weather conditions have started improving from Thursday, the officials said.

Spain busts Dutch-Turkish gang US bill moved to sanction Volcano eruption in Spanish smuggling three tons of cocaine China on maritime claims island continues for over a month

Spanish police intercept in sailing yacht carrying drugs.

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (IANS): Spanish police on October 17, detained a Dutch gang of cocaine smugglers, mostly of Turkish descent, as they were smuggling cocaine from Latin American countries to Europe by sailboats.

Spanish police carried out an operation on the sailboat ‘Goldwasser’ off the coast of the Costa del Sol. The police initially found 2.5 tons of cocaine on the sailboat, but after the boat was towed to Vigo in northwestern Spain, a further 500 kg of cocaine were found.

The seized three tons of cocaine makes the operation one of the largest drug busts for the Spanish police.

The police also conducted simultaneous operations in the gang members’ houses, where they seized weapons and approximately 35,000 euros in cash.

As part of the operation, at least five people have been detained, including the gang’s 60-year-old leader. The Dutch citizens were of Turkish descent and that among the gang members is also a Swede as well as US citizens and Latin Americans.

Turkey has ranked 12th in the Global Organised Crime Index 2021, which was published on September 28, 2021 by the Global Initiative Against Organised Crime. Turkey’s criminality score was 6.89 out of 10, higher than any

other country in Europe as well as in Asia, except for Iran (7.10), Afghanistan (7.08) and Iraq (7.05).

The index examines crime in countries and regions in the categories of “criminality”, “criminal market”, “criminal actors” and “resilience” and their sub-categories.

With 6.4 points, Turkey ranks 13th worldwide in the criminal market category. As for sub-categories, it scored 7.0 in human trafficking, 9.0 in human smuggling, 4.0 in flora crimes and 3.0 in fauna crimes.

Turkey tops the human smuggling ranking while sharing the first place with Democratic Congo and Iraq in the arms trafficking ranking.

In the criminal actors index, Turkey scored 7.38 and ranks 12th. It scored 8.0 in the sub-category of “mafia-style groups”, 7.5 in “criminal networks”, 9.0 in “state-embedded criminal actors” and 5.0 in “foreign actors”.

In the state-embedded actors category, Turkey is second only to Syria, which scored 10 out of 10. Democratic Congo, South Sudan and Afghanistan also scored 9.0 in this category.

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (IANS): US politicians have pushed another antiChina act to sanction entities and individuals who safeguard China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea and East China Sea, Global Times reported.

The Chinese mouthpiece said this is the latest attempt by US conservative lawmakers to interrupt the potential recovery of China-US ties and interfere in peaceful solutions between China and other countries on territorial disputes.

According to his personal website, US Republican Senator Marco Rubio said he and Democratic Senator Ben Cardin applauded the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ passage of their bipartisan South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act. The legislation would impose sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities that “participate in Beijing’s attempts to aggressively assert its expansive maritime and territorial claims over the South and East China Seas,” according to the VOA on Wednesday.

Chinese analysts said on Wednesday that some

extreme anti-China politicians of the US are trying to find new tricks to create troubles for China-US relationship and this is their latest attempt as the Biden administration is trying to ease the tensions in bilateral ties with China, Global Times reported.

According to the website of the US Congress, the bill requires the president to “impose property-blocking and visa-denial sanctions on Chinese persons and entities that contribute to development projects” in parts of the South China Sea or East China Sea areas where China has disputes with regional countries. The bill prohibits US entities from investing in or insuring projects involving sanctioned entities in either sea.

“The President must also impose prohibitions and restrictions on correspondent and payablethrough accounts related to sanctioned entities. The Department of State must periodically report to Congress identifying countries that recognize China’s claims to the contested territories. Certain types of foreign aid may not be provided to such countries,” the bill said.

Lava flows from a volcano destroying houses at La Laguna neighbourhood on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain on Thursday. (AP/PTI)

M A D R I D, O C T 2 1 (IANS): The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma, Spain, has now continued for over a month, with experts warning that it is likely spew lava in the “short and medium term”.

Over 7,000 people from a total population of 85,000 have been evacuated from their homes since the beginning of the eruption on September 19, after a “swarm” of earthquakes affected La Palma in the Canary Island archipelago, reports Xinhua news agency.

During its ongoing er uption, the volcano ejected 80 million cubic

metres of lava covering over 800 hectares of land on the island that has a surface area of just 708.32 square km.

On its route to the coast, the lava has split into four different channels and has destroyed almost 300 hectares of agricultural land, including 52 hectares of vineyards and 128 dedicated to banana plantations -- the island’s main crop.

Almost 2,000 buildings have been destroyed.

One of the flows has reached the sea and created around 40 hectares of new land while a second flow is expected to reach the ocean “in a matter of

hours”.

“We are doing everything that is humanly possible, almost the impossible, to limit the damage,” Angel Victor Torres, the Canary Islands regional president, said on Wednesday night as lava moved through the municipality of La Laguna.

Meanwhile the island continues to be shaken by constant earthquakes of which over 35,000 have been measured since the start of the event, with the strongest measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale.

An unprecedented drone operation was carried out on Wednesday to rescue stranded dogs.

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xposure to deep space radiation could have a big impact on the brain, according to a study on mice.

In the study led by University of California, San Francisco, male mice exposed to simulated galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) -- high-energy radiation in space more commonly known as deep space radiation -- experienced impaired spatial learning, Space. com reported Spatial learning in mice is similar to declarative memory in humans, or the ability to remember what happens day-to-day.

“There is ample evidence now from our lab and other labs showing that deep space radiation affects the central nervous

system. So we do need to study this stressor, (and) there are many questions still to answer,” Susanna Rosi, a researcher at the varsity was quoted as saying.

Further, the team observed the mice over several weeks after five months of being irradiated to see how they behaved. The mice were tasked with finding a hidden platform in water using navigational cues.

When compared to control subjects, the male mice exposed to radiation had, on average, more errors in trying to find the platform, showing impairment in their spatial learning. However, the female mice did not show these effects. The findings are published in the journal Science Advances.

“We have previously shown in a study published in 2018 that using a different but similar dosing regimen, female mice were protected from the effects of space radiation,” Rosi said.

“Male mice showed activated innate immune system in the brain while female (mice) did not. We believe that these sex differences are due to the way that the innate immune system microglia respond (in male mice) or don’t respond (in female mice) to radiation.”

The team also evaluated the mice’s behaviour and indicators of anxiety, sociability and social memory but observed no changes, the report said.

But they identified a blood biomarker that could be used to

Actor Danny Sura savours global acclaim for ‘Rani Rani Rani’

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anny Sura is being loved by the audiences in his new show titled ‘Vidrohi’. One can safely say that the actor is surely in a good place because along with the positive reactions from the audience towards ‘Vidrohi’, his feature film ‘Rani Rani Rani’ has also clinched the title for Best Feature Film at the 7th Annual DFW South Asian Film Festival.

The British-Indian actor is extremely elated with the news, as he told IANS,” I am super thrilled that ‘Rani Rani Rani’ won the Best Feature Film award at this year’s 7th Annual DFW South Asian Film Festival!”

He feels that the film bagging the award has made his efforts come to fruition.

“It makes all the hard work worthwhile when audiences appreciate your film. It just goes to show that there is a space for independent cinema and having this award under our belt will make the film stand out from the crowd and only lead to better things,” he added.

In the past, he has been a part of some interesting projects like ‘Girl in the City’, ‘Bose: Dead/Alive’ and ‘21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897’ and with ‘Rani Rani Rani’ getting international acclaim, it’s only going to benefit him as an actor.

Talking about his experience of working in the film, Danny said, “Sharing the screen with Tan-

nishtha Chatterjee and the rest of the cast was a pleasure. We all come from different backgrounds and hail from different countries and having this big melting pot of different cultures made the film unique in its look and narrative.”

‘Rani Rani Rani’ is a story of a female called Rani the caretaker at an abandoned factory, in a ghost village. What starts off as an ordinary day for Rani soon assumes a thrilling form. The character is trapped in the struggle for survival between a reckless husband on the one hand, and his brother and her ruthless sister-in-law on the other.

But then she happens to chance upon a bunch of opportunists who are hellbent on proving the efficacy of their mysteriously acquired device to a potential buyer.

It’s at this exact moment when the fortunes of the character seem set to change.

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predict which male mice could be at risk of cognitive effects. They also found that, by temporarily depleting brain immune cells (known as microglia) after exposure, it could help to mitigate some of the effects seen in these male mice, the report added.

Deep space radiation is of concern to space agencies and companies for both astronauts and as space tourism is getting more traction. But, it is already a known fact that radiation in space increases astronauts risk to health effects like cancer.

“We know the moment we go outside the Earth’s magnetosphere we are not protected anymore from deep space radiation,” Rosi said.

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FB introduces AR experiences for group video calls on Messenger

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acebook on Thursday announced that Group Effects are now available on Messenger video calls and Messenger Rooms, and will soon come to Instagram.

Group Effects are new AR experiences that can augment everyone on a video call at the same time, enabling a more fun and immersive way to connect with friends and family.

With Group Effects, you can now play multiplayer interactions with your friends, making video calls a shared experience.

“You’ll be able to choose from a library of over 70 Group Effects, ranging from a game where you compete to build the best burger to an effect with a cute orange cat that enters everyone’s screens,” Facebook said in a statement.

At the end of this month, Facebook will expand access to the new ‘Spark AR Multipeer’ API to let more creators and developers build Group Effects. With this, all creators and developers can build dynamic, real-time interactive effects for larger audiences and transform the way people experience video calling. Group Effects also enable creators to bring their creative ideas to the Messenger video calling experience.

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ech giant Facebook will start demoting all Groups content from people who have violated its policies elsewhere across the platform.

The move is supposed to limit rule-breakers from reaching other people in a community, and it builds on existing policies that prevent them from posting, commenting, or inviting others, reports The Verge.

In a blog post, the tech giant said it will also add a new “Flagged by Facebook” feature that shows group administrators content that’s been flagged for removal.

The admins can choose to remove the content or to

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“It is the most common pediatric rheumatological disorder and affects about an estimated 350,000 to 1.3 million children in India,” Dr Sanjeev Kapoor, Senior Consultant Rheumatology, at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, told IANS. “Arthritis is not uncommon in children as everyone thinks and has an incidence of 0.04 to 4 per 1000 children worldwide,” added Dr Sunitha Kayidhi, Consultant Rheumatologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad.

There are different types of juvenile arthritis: while oligoarticular arthritis (less than 4 joints involved ) and polyarticular arthritis (more than 5 joints involved) are common in girls, enthesitis-related arthritis is seen in young boys (below 6 years) where they have heel pain, back pain, and stiffness in the early mornings. On the other hand, systemic arthritis and psoriatic arthritis affects boys and girls equally, the doctors said.

The gender difference to the disease lies in “the female immune system, which is stronger and more

reactive; and it also appears that hormones affect rheumatoid arthritis risk and flares”, said Dr Shreedhar Archik, Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.

In addition, it can also be caused by “genetic propensity that causes the tendency to develop the disease, and an infection, caused by, say a virus, that may cause the immune system to go awry”, Kapoor said.

The treatment focuses on controlling pain and inflammation, improving function, and preventing damage. It include NSAIDs for pain relief depending on the type and severity of arthritis.

However, the disease “cannot be prevented, but if detected early the progression of joint damage can be halted and more than half of the children will be disease-free and live a normal life,” Kayidhi said.

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Earlier this week, Facebook indicated that it’s also expecting a slew of new stories based on “thousands of pages of leaked documents.”

While the company characterised the upcoming reports as “an orchestrated ‘gotcha’ campaign,” it’s also promoted its efforts to reduce hateful or false content while offering greater transparency around moderation.

A September update offered detail about content that it demoted as problematic but did not entirely remove, including posts by accounts that had violated its rules in the past. (IANS)

Tiger Shroff becomes face of global campaign on urban forests, climate conservation

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apid industrialisation, expansion of cities and encroachment of far mland and forests have thwarted the natural balance all across the globe. Add to that the reckless consumerism that has poisoned our ecosystem and has pushed many species to the verge of extinction. To say that the threat of climate change and environmental degradation looms large, would be an understatement.

The world is sitting on a ticking time bomb and, as members of the human species, we need to act now before the damage becomes irreversible. Recently, actor Tiger Shroff extended his support to Bhamla Founda-

tion for the cause of urban afforestation. The initiative is supported by Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim.

Bhamla Foundation has come up with a unique solution to counter the problem, to play a reverse card on the expansion of cities. They aim to strategically work towards creation and expansion of urban forests and bring the climate change under control. Tiger shared his thoughts on climate change and how we can tackle the bull by its horns with the help of this campaign.

The actor told IANS, “I feel really honoured to be a part of such an important global campaign with Bhamla Foundation because conserving the urban forests

and slowing down climate change is the need of the hour if we want to build a sustainable future for us all.”

He feels that the road to salvation will emerge from the change in our lifestyles and consuming habits.

He added, “Even a small change in your lifestyle at home can go a long way in protecting the environment so I hope to bring as much support from people, especially the youth as I can, for this campaign.”

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Shahid Kapoor to star in ‘full-blown’ actioner titled ‘Bull’

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ctor Shahid Kapoor will be starring in the upcoming high-octane actioner titled ‘Bull’. The film marks the directorial debut of Aditya Nimbalkar, who has worked extensively with filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj.

Shahid said: “’Bull’ is a full-blown action film inspired by real events from the life of Brigadier Bulsara. It is a privilege to play a paratrooper who leads his boys through a historic and selfless mission that has now become iconic for its precision and bravado. The opportunity to play a paratrooper is exhilarating and truly an honour.”

Set in the 1980s, the film is inspired

Arthritis could be more common in girls than in boys: Experts Obesity, diabetes driving hidden hile arthritis is not uncommon in children as everyone thinks, it affects girls more than boys, health experts said on Thursday.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that the disease is caused when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake.

It mainly affects multiple joints at once, causing painful swelling (inflammation) in the affected parts of the body.

When this condition affects children, it is known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is an umbrella term for inflammatory arthritis that affects children under the age of 16.

Children suffer from joint pain, swelling, limited joint movement, and early morning stiffness lasting more than 15 minutes.

Few kids with arthritis can also have red eyes, pain,

ask for a review if they believe it’s appropriate, with the goal of getting administrators involved before Facebook steps in and issues a strike that could affect the group itself, the report said.

Facebook has paid increasing attention to groups since the 2020 US presidential election, where they were used to spread false information about voting.

It is also facing increased scrutiny over extremism and other harmful content on the platform thanks to documents leaked by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen, who recently testified before Congress.

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eople with advanced liver scarring caused by obesity, diabetes and related disorders are dying of liver disease, finds a study.

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by Virginia Commonwealth University followed more than 1,700 patients for a median of four years, including some for as many as 10 years, to assess their outcomes.

The team found that patients with advanced fibrosis are more likely to die, especially after gastrointestinal haemorrhaging or fluid accumulation in the abdomen and progressive deterioration of brain function due to the liver disease.

The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirmed that people who have very scarred livers are the most at risk for death.

“This is the first clear

picture of the true rates of outcomes in those with (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease),” said Arun Sanyal, a liver disease s p e cialist at VCU Health.

“A n d t h e study provides teeth to the recent American Diabetes Association guidelines to start screening for liver disease to make the screening more mainstream,” he added.

Many people believe that only excess alcohol consumption causes liver diseases. However, a quarter of adults worldwide have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition where excess fat is stored in the liver and is more closely linked to obesity and diabetes than alcohol consumption. Most people don’t know they have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or are at high risk for it.

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by real-life events. The principal photography is slated to begin in 2022.

Producer Bhushan Kumar will collaborate with producers Amar Butala and Garima Mehta for ‘Bull’.

Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director, T-Series said: “We’re all set to bring the audience an action extravaganza with our second collaboration with Shahid after ‘Kabir Singh’.” Amar Butala, Partner, Guilty By Association, added: “We dedicate this film to men in uniform and our soldiers who brave through unimaginable turmoil to guard this great nation’s sovereignty. Shahid will be seen in an exciting avatar.”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I, Mr. S. Keoshu Yimchunger, MLA of 58 Shamator-Chessore Assembly Constituency would like to extend my special gratitude to the following mentioned individuals, organizations, political party for their unflinching support during the ByeElection of 58 Shamator-Chessore AC for electing me unopposed to Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).

1. Mr. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland 2. Mr. Chingwang Konyak, President NDPP 3. Hon’ble Ministers, Advisors, MLAs 4. Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) 5. United Democratic Alliance partner 6. NDPP Ticket Convener and its member 7. Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) and its frontal organization 8. Intending Candidates of 58 Shamator-Chessore AC 9. ADC, Shamator 10. NDPP Tuensang Region 11. NDPP 58 Shamator-Chessore AC 12. Supporters and well wishers 13. Sangphur Village Council S. Keoshu Yimchunger MLA db-309/21 K Y M C

Ronaldo saves Man Utd; wins for Chelsea, Bayern

MANCHESTER/BARCELONA, OCT 21 (IANS): Cristiano Ronaldo capped a rousing comeback as Manchester United edged Atalanta 3-2 in an end-to-end thriller at Old Trafford while holders Chelsea cruised past Malmö while Bayern Munich put in an impressive late cameo against Benfica on another night of Champions League action in Europe. Ronaldo, the competition’s all-time leading scorer scored the winner and completed another Manchester United turnaround on Wednesday night, Atalanta were irresistible for the first 45 minutes as Mario Pašalic and Merih Demiral opened up a 2-0 lead, but there was no stopping United after the break.

Marcus Rashford quickly pulled one back and the momentum was really with the hosts when Harry Maguire levelled with 15 minutes to go.

A header from Ronaldo finished the job as United claimed three points in Group F. Things were far easy for defending champions Chelsea as they romped to a 4-0 win against Malmo in Group H. In London, Andreas

early lead; Suso was denied from close range and Rafa Mir had a shot cleared off the line by Tiago Djaló. The lively Renato Sanches came closest for the hosts, but his one-on-one effort was blocked by Yassine Bounou.

The result means Sevilla, who are yet to score from open play in this season’s competition, stay second in Group G, while Lillie move up to third.

Pique turns striker to keep Barca’s hopes alive

Barcelona clinched

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal during their first points of the 2021 Champions League camthe Champions League match against Atalanta in Manchester. (Reuters)

Christensen’s emphatic halfvolley, Jorginho penalties in either half and a neat Kai Havertz finish following a rapid counterattack left the holders three points behind group leaders Juventus.

Apparent injuries suffered by Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner were the only concerns for Chelsea, while Malmö are still seeking their first point.

In Group E at Lisbon, a stunning late flourish brought Bayern four goals in 15 minutes to sweep aside Benfica and make it 20 away Champions League matches

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unbeaten for the German giants.

Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller both had goals ruled out by VAR before Leroy Sané bent in a free-kick. Substitute Everton then inadvertently turned into his own net, before Sané teed up Lewandowski for a tap-in and buried a cutback for his second. Clear chances were at a premium at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, where Claudinho’s first-half shot was kept out by Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. At the other end of

the pitch, Zenit goalkeeper Stanislav Kritsyuk’s smart reactions denied Weston McKennie from Álvaro Morata’s clever through ball after the break.

Just as it looked as if both sides would have to be content with a point, Mattia De Sciglio’s pinpoint cross from the left was expertly headed in by substitute Dejan Kulusevski to keep Juventus’s perfect Group H record intact. Elsewhere, Lillie were held to a second home draw of the group stage against a Sevilla side who could have snatched an

paign with victory against Dynamo Kiev. Ronald Koeman made a number of attacking changes as his side went in search of a second, but replacements Ansu Fati and Philippe Coutinho both spurned opportunities after the break. Sergiño Dest and Luuk de Jong were both denied by visiting goalkeeper Georgiy Bushchan in the early first half action.

It was Gerard Pique’s 36th-minute goal that gave Barcelona the nervy 1-0 win at home to Dinamo Kiev to keep alive their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League last 16.

FIFA says 57 more refugees evacuated from Afghanistan ZÜRICH, OCT 21 (AGENCIES): The evacuation of a second group of 57 refugees from Afghanistan linked to women’s soccer and basketball, comprising mainly women and children, has been completed after negotiations, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Friday.

There have been numerous evacuations since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Aug. 15 and announced a new government last month after U.S.led foreign forces withdrew and the Western-backed government collapsed.

Last week FIFA said it had worked with the Qatari government to evacuate almost 100 football players and their families from Afghanistan.

The 57 individuals in the second group were also flown to Qatar on a charter flight.

Earlier this month, FIFA had also helped cycling body UCI in the evacuation of 165 refugees via Albania.

“We would like to express our sincere thanks to both the Amir of Qatar... and the Prime Minister

Captain of Afghanistan’s national women football team Farkhunda Muhtaj (C) with teammates. (Reuters)

of Albania... for helping us with this humanitarian mission and for all their assistance in safely relocating these members of the football community in such challenging circumstances,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.

“I am also calling on all of our friends in governments and in the football community across the world to help us in obtaining residence permits and

visas for the evacuees so that they can start a new life in safe and secure circumstances.”

Australia evacuated more than 50 female Afghan athletes and their dependents after lobbying by prominent figures from the sporting world while several players from Afghanistan’s national female youth soccer squad were granted asylum in Portugal.

Wokha Distt. Sepak Takraw Assn. formed New York Knicks edge Boston Celtics in double OT

Official from Nagaland Sepak Takraw Association with WDSA at district badminton stadium Wokha.

76ers 117, Pelicans 97

opener in franchise history and one point shy of Larry Bird’s record for the most points scored by a Boston player against New York.

Julius Randle scored 35 points and added nine assists and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2012-13.

Hornets 123, Pacers 122

LaMelo Ball scored 31 points and P.J. Washington sank two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining to lift host Charlotte past Indiana.

Torrey Craig drained a pair of free throws to give the Pacers a 122-121 lead with 12.4 seconds left.

Craig’s foul at the other end of the floor set the stage for Washington, who sank his two shots from the charity stripe.

Gordon Hayward

Joel Embiid scored 22 points and Tobias Harris had a double-double as visiting Philadelphia pulled away from New Orleans in the season opener for a pair of short-handed teams.

Harris had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Furkan Korkmaz scored 18 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Sixers outscored the Pelicans 36-27 in the final period. Sixers guard Ben Simmons was serving a one-game suspension imposed by coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday for conduct detrimental to the team.

Brandon Ingram scored 25 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 23 and Devonte’ Graham added 18 for New Orleans. Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed the game and is sidelined indefinitely because of offseason foot surgery.

DIMAPUR, OCT 21 (NPN): Wokha District Sepak Takraw Association (WDSA) was formed on October 21 in the presence of general secretary Nagaland Sepak Takraw Association (NSA) & State coach, Holshe Khrieo and state assistant coach, Pu-

leno Neikha, supported

by District Sports Office Wokha.

In a press release, WDSA through its media cell informed that the association held its first introductory and demonstration programme at Mount Sanai School Wokha and

Jr Nationals: Big wins for Hubli, Salute, others

Women’s Boxing: Hemlata, Aarya dominate on Day 1 Trial in France’s sex-tape case starts with Benzema accused of complicity

B H O PA L , O C T 2 1 (IANS): Hubli Hockey Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy, SGPC Hockey Academy, Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy earned victories in their respective matches on day four of the 1st Hockey India Junior Men Academy National Championship 2021 in Bhopal on Thursday.

Following a narrow 1-0 loss on day three, Hubli Hockey Academy bounced back with a clinical 5-1 win against Malwa Hockey Academy, Hanumangarh in what was the first match of Pool F. Darshan Yamanur Gayakavad (20’, 25’, 55’) scored a hat-trick while Prajwal Shashikanth Bekkinkannavar (32’) and Dhanush BH (47’) contributed a goal each for Hubli Hockey Academy. Rakesh (41’) scored the only goal for Malwa Hockey Academy, Hanumangarh.

In another Pool F match, Salute Hockey Academy beat Republican Sports Club 10-0 to register their second win of the tournament. Gurnoor Grewal (8’, 59’), Ankush (40, 53’) and Manish (42’, 47’) each scored a brace of goals while Vipin (17’), Sawarnik Kumar (28’), Captain Parveen (30+’) and Ramkesh (41’) scored a goal each for Salute Hockey Academy.

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HISAR, OCT 21 (IANS): The Women’s National Boxing Championships got off to a blistering start on Thursday, with Delhi’s Hemlata defeating her opponent PS Mantasaha Kumari from Assam 4-0 in the 50kg category.

Hemlata gave Mantasaha no chance whatsoever as she connected her jabs to precision and won the contest on a unanimous basis here.

Another highlight of the Day 1 was the flawless performance from Maharashtra’s Aarya Kulkarni, who outclassed Yape Bamang of Arunachal

District Badminton Stadium at GHSS Colony Wokha respectively on the occasion.

The newly for med WDSA office bearers will be led by T. Thungchibemo Lotha as president, N. Amos Humtsoe as general secretary and 6 other members.

NEW YORK, OCT 21 (AGENCIES): Evan Fournier scored a careerhigh 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 56.1 seconds left in the second overtime Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who squandered an 11-point lead late in the fourth quarter before edging the Boston Celtics 138-134 in an entertaining season opener for both teams.

Fournier, who spent last season with the Celtics, scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and both overtimes as he became the first player in Knicks history to score 30 points in his debut for the team.

Jaylen Brown, who was activated from the COVID-19 list prior to the game, scored a career-high 46 points for the Celtics.

That was the highest total by a player in a season

Boxers in action during the Women’s National Boxing.

Pradesh 5-0. It was a dis- from round one, and she play of total domination did not let up till the fifrom Kulkarni, evident nal round to register an

easy win. Dominating the 50kg category on Day One were Goa’s Priti Chawan, who beat Monika Pandey of West Bengal by referee stopping the contest (RSC) verdict, and Punjab’s Komal, who blanked Sonia Gauni of Uttarakhand 5-0.

It was in the 52kg category that witnessed an edge-of-the-seat contest between Madhya Pradesh’s Anjali Sharma and Tamil Nadu’s V Vinodhini. Both boxers stood toe-to-toe throughout the fight, with Anjali just edging out Vinodhini 3-2 in the final verdict.

Chaitanya, Arshvant shine in play-off; Annika wins

Chaitanya Pandey

Arshvant Srivastava

GURUGRAM, OCT 21 (IANS): The brand new 2021 season of the US Kids Golf India North Tour got underway with a series of closely contested events at the iconic Classic Golf and Country Club on Thursday. This was the first leg in which all the winners on the basis of their finish and scores will get Priority points which help them

qualify for US Kids Golf international events in Europe and the United States.

With almost 60 young stars across various age groups teeing off early in the morning there was a lot of enthusiasm with players and their parents descending onto the Jack Nicklaus ITC Classic Golf and Country Club. Two of the most keenly fought contests in the

highly popular event took place in the Boys Under-10 and Boys Under 12.

In the Boys Under-12, Arshvant Srivastava, who had topped the season’s standing in 2019 in Boys Under-10, when the last full season was held, got off to a great start in the new season.

He, however, had to go through the play-off against Kanav Chauhan after both were tied at the top with cards of 5-over 77 each.

I n B oy s U n d e r - 1 0 Chaitanya Pandey beat Siddaan Chibber in the play-off after both were tied with scores 4-over 76. In the playoff Chaitanya got the better of Dubai-based Siddhaan.

Amit Dube, former India international, and now a coach, and Tournament Director for US Kids Golf India, said, “The most

impressive thing about these youngsters was that they kept to the pace of play.

This is most crucial as they grow in the game. Play well and don’t hold up with slow play is what we are teaching them. They did a great job.”

His wards Vihaan Malhotra (Boys 13-14) and Arshvant Srivastava (Boys Under 12) were among the winners.

Rajesh Srivastava, President, US Kids Golf India, added, “We are soon going to announce a scheme that will help these youngsters get more time on the course at the world-class ITC Classic Golf and Country Club. These kids are the future of Indian golf and their show in the first event was exemplary in terms of performance and on-course etiquette.”

NY Knicks guard Evan Fournier (13) hits a 3 point shot against Celtics guard Dennis Schroder (71) during the 2nd overtime.

scored 27 points for Char- dropping a 144-117 decision lotte, which was facing In- in a play-in tournament diana for the first time since game on May 18.

VERSAILLES (FRANCE), OCT 21 (IANS): The trial in France football’s famous sex tape and blackmail case has started with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema accused of complicity in the attempt to blackmail former teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

Though Benzema has denied his involvement in the case in which some people tried to blackmail Valbuena after finding some sexually explicit video on his mobile phone, he is charged with intervening on behalf of the main accused. Benzema, who lost his place in the France national team along with Valbuena when the scandal broke out in 2015.

The trial started on Tuesday, the day Benzema was in Ukraine playing for Real Madrid against Shatkar Donetsk at Kyiv. Benzema is on trial with four other men accused of trying to blackmail Valbuena, who told the court on Wednesday that football was his life and it would have been ruined if the video On Wednesday, Valbuena told his side of the story about the scandal that started when asked a man in Marseille, Axel Angot, to transfer the content of his mobile phone to another device.

Angot found sexually explicit material on the phone, and he and another defendant in the trial, Mustapha Zouaoui, are then accused of trying to blackmail

Karim Benzema

Valbuena by threatening to make the tape public.

According to a report in BBC, Zouaoui told reporters he had shared the tape, but there had never been an attempt to extort money.

Valbuena described being approached by another defendant, Younes Houass, who then told the court the player was acting as if nothing was wrong and he had

warned him of the seriousness of the issue, without asking for money.

Around this time Valbuena approached the police who set a trap and among those they secretly recorded the entire attempt.

Benzema got involved around this time after the defendants brought in Karim Zenati, who is a childhood friend of the Real Madrid striker.

Final selection trials for Santosh Trophy

DIMAPUR, OCT 21(NPN): The Nagaland Football Association (NFA) will be conducting the 3rd phase of final selection trials for the State football team to participate in the Zonal Santosh Trophy at Imphal, Manipur.

All the interested players have been asked to report to the IG Stadium, Kohima on October 27 at 8 am sharp with personal sports kit.

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T20 WC: Scotland qualify for Super 12s with unbeaten record

AL AMERAT, OCT 21 (PTI/IANS): An impressive Scotland cr ushed Oman by eight wickets to register their third consecutive win in the first round and qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage by topping Group B here on Thursday.

Scotland, who had stunned Bangladesh by six runs before beating Papua New Guinea by 17 runs in their previous matches, remained unbeaten and finished their group encounter with six points.

Besides Scotland, Bangladesh also qualified for the Super 12s from the group by finishing second with four points. Hosts Oman and PNG are out of the tournament.

Scotland are now placed alongside India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan and an yet-tobe decided second-placed team from Group A in Group 2 of the Super 12s.

Bangladesh find themselves in Group 2 alongside England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

In Thursday’s match, Scotland first dished out

Oman’s bowler Fayyaz Butt, left, reacts as Scotland’s captain Kyle Coetzer, middle, and teammate George Munsey run between wickets during the T20 World Cup match. (AP/PTI)

a clinical bowling effort to bundle out Oman for a below-par 122 after being asked to bowl.

The chase turned out to be a cakewalk for Scotland as they reached the target with as many as three overs to spare.

Skipper Kyle Coetzer made an attacking 28-ball 41 with the help of two boundaries and three sixes,

while George Munsey (20) and wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Cross (26 not out) also played good hands.

Towards the end, Richie Berrington struck some lusty blows en route to an unbeaten 31 that came off just 21 balls and was laced with one boundary and three hits over the fence.

Berrington finished

off the chase in style, hitting Mohammad Nadeen for a four and a six.

Earlier, Oman lost two quick wickets -- Jatinder Singh and Kashyap Prajapati -- after opting to bat in the must-win game before Aqib Ilyas (37 off 35 balls) and Mohammad Nadeem (25 off 21) stabilised the innings with a 38-run third-wicket stand.

But Scotland pulled things back, removing both Ilyas and Nadeem, who perished in search of one too many just after clobbering Mark Watt over the boundary.

Sandeep Goud (5) and Naseem Khushi didn’t help their side’s cause either as Oman kept losing wickets at regular intervals to reach 98 for six after 16 overs.

Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood (34 off 30) tried his best to push the scoring rate but Scotland bowlers didn’t give Oman batters any leeway.

Josh Davey (3/25), Michael Leask (2/12), Safyaan Sharif (2/25) and Mark Watt (1/23) were the wicket takers for Scotland.

In fact, Davey’s final over resulted in three Oman wickets, including a run out.

Brief Scores: Oman 122 all out in 20 overs (Aaqib Ilyas 37, Zeeshan Maqsood 34, Josh Davey 3/25, Michael Leask 2/13) against Scotland 123/2 in 17 overs (Kyle Coetzer 41, Richie Berrington 31 not out, Fayyaz Butt 1/26, Khawar Ali 1/27) by eight wickets.

B’desh hammer PNG by 84 runs, advance to Super-12

Papua New Guinea players celebrate after taking the wicket of Bangladesh’s Mohammad Naim during the T20 World Cup match, Thursday, Oct. 21. (AP/PTI)

A clinical Bangladesh hammered Papua New Guinea by 84 runs in the 9th match of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, here on Thursday.

Riding on a quickfire fifty by skipper Mahmudullah (50 off 28) and a vital knock by Shakib Al Hasan (46 off 37), Bangladesh posted a total of 181/7 in 20 overs.

A p a r t f r o m Mahmudullah and Shakib, the likes of Liton Das (29) and Afif Hossain (21) also made valuable contributions

with the bat.

Chasing a challenging target for victory, PNG crumbled under the pressure and lost wickets in clusters.

They never looked comfortable during the chase and were finally bowled for 9710 in 19.3 overs, losing by a huge margin of 84 runs.

Kiplin Doriga (46 off 34) remained not out till the end and was the highest scorer for PNG while Shakib Al Hasan (4/9) and Mohammad Saifuddin (2/21) were the most successful bowlers for Bangladesh.

With this win, Ban-

gladesh are now officially through to the Super-12 of the tournament.

Brief scores Bangladesh 181-7 in 20 overs (Mahmudullah 50, Shakib Al Hasan 46; Kabua Morea 2/26) beat Papua New Guinea 97-10 in 19.3 Overs (Kiplin Doriga 46 off 34; Shakib Al Hasan 4/9, Mohammad Saifuddin 2/21) FRIDAY’S MATCH Namibia Vs Ireland Time: 3:30 pm Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands Time: 7:30 pm

Djokovic will need to be vaccinated Ansu Fati agrees new PV Sindhu in quarters, Kidambi to play Australian Open: Minister contract with Barcelona Srikanth loses in Denmark Open

Novak Djokovic

CANBERRA, OCT 21 ( AG E N C I E S ) : N ova k Djokovic will not be able to enter Australia to defend his Australian Open title unless he is fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country’s immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting the Serb’s Grand Slam record bid in doubt.

World number one Djokovic, who is level with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles, has declined to reveal his vaccination status, and said he is unsure if he will defend his Australian Open crown. Clarifying Australia’s visa requirements, Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke said foreign players would need to have had two

vaccination shots to play the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park in January.

“You’ll need to be double vaccinated to visit Australia. That’s a universal application, not just to tennis players. I mean that every visitor to Australia will need to be double vaccinated,” Hawke told Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio.

“I don’t have a message to Novak. I have a message to everybody that wishes to visit Australia. He’ll need to be double vaccinated.”

Apart from Serbian Djokovic, who has won nine of his Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and the last three in succession at Melbourne Park, the rule

could exclude scores of players from the tournament.

More than a third of professional players remain unvaccinated, according to recent media reports.

Both the men’s ATP and women’s WTA tours have urged players to get vaccinated but some have voiced reservations.

Russian men’s U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev and German world number four Alex Zverev have expressed scepticism, although their vaccination status remains unknown. Greek world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas said in August he would only get vaccinated if it became mandatory, though later said he planned to have shots by the end of the year.

Te n n i s A u s t r a l i a , which organises the Grand Slam, said it was working with authorities on conditions for players, fans and tournament staff.

“Our understanding is that the details around international visitors entering the country are yet to be decided and we hope to have more information soon,” the governing body said.

Ansu Fati

M A D R I D, O C T 2 1 (IANS): FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to extend the contract of 18-yearold striker Ansu Fati until June 2027. The official Barcelona website confirmed late on Wednesday night that the youngster, who has just returned after almost a year out with a knee injury, will put pen to paper on Thursday.

The agreement comes just days after Barca also assured the future of 18-yearold midfielder Pedri, who signed a contract until June 2026, and just like Pedri, Fati will have a 1 billion euro release clause in his new

deal. Fati made his Barca debut in 2019 at just 16, and made 33 appearances in his first season, scoring eight goals and earning a call up to the Spain national team, before his injury limited him last season, reports Xinhua.

So far he has played 48 times for the club, netting 15 goals, and this season he inherited the No 10 shirt left vacant by Lionel Messi.

The club announced the news shortly after Gerard Pique’s first-half goal gave them a 1-0 win at home to Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League, in which the teenager came on as a second-half substitute.

ODENSE (DENMARK), OCT 21 (IANS): Sindhu in quarters, India’s PV Sindhu has reached the women’s singles quarter-finals of the Denmark Open on Thursday, beating Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in three well-fought games at the Odense Sports Park here.

However, India suffered a setback as Kidambi Srikanth could not progress beyond the second round in men’s singles, going down to top seed and World No 1 Kento Momota after putting up a tough fight in the first game. Srikanth lost 21-23, 9-21 to the Japanese star in a match that lasted 43 minutes.

Sindhu, playing her first tournament since winning the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympic Games in August, won the first game but lost the second before prevailing over the Thai player in a close decider to win in 67 minutes in the second round encounter.

The 26-year-old Indian from Hyderabad, who is seeded fourth here, eventually won 21-16, 12-21, 21-18 to reach the last-eight stage where

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she will take on South Korea’s fifth-seeded An Seyoung. The Korean player beat Russia’s Evgeniya Kosetskaya in two games, 21-9, 21-11.

Sindhu is ranked seventh in the world while Busanan is 13th. The Indian started aggressively against the 25-year-old from Nonthaburi, Thailand, and established an early lead.

She kept up the pressure as the Thai player tried to keep up with the pace and strokes of Sindhu.

The Indian won eight consecutive points at one

stage as she wrapped up the game on her second game point.

The second game went the Thai player’s way from the start as she jumped into the lead and maintained her advantage throughout.

Sindhu made some unforced errors which allowed the Thai player to take control of the game.

The decider was a lot closer and both players fought for each point before Sindhu opened up a fourpoint lead. She maintained the edge and went on to seal victory at 21-18.

Track Cycling World C’ships: Netherlands Football risks losing its appeal: FIFA chief Infantino win world title in men’s team sprint Says we must rethink the way it is structured

Netherlands’ Jeffrey Hoogland, Harrie Lavreysen and Roy van den Berg celebrate on the podium after winning the Men’s Team Sprint Gold Medal Race. (Reuters)

ROUBAIX (FRANCE), OCT 21 (AGENCIES): Olympic champions the Netherlands followed beat hosts France in the men’s team sprint final at the track cycling world championships on Wednesday.

The Dutch led from start to finish at the Stab Ve l o d r o m e a s Je f f r e y Hoogland, Harrie Lavreysen and Roy van der Berg added to their Tokyo gold medal with a time of 41.979

seconds. It was, however, a decent performance by France, who won an unexpected bronze medal at the Tokyo Games.

Germany took bronze after their women broke the world record with a time of 46.064 to snatch gold from the Russian Cycling Federation team with Britain claiming bronze.

Italy set the best time in the men’s pursuit qualifying before easily beating Britain

while France took a comfortable win against defending champions Denmark to set up a final showdown with the Olympic champions on Thursday.

On a good opening day for Italy, European champion Martina Fidanza broke away from the bunch and quickly opened an unassailable lead to claim the first gold medal of the world championships in the women’s scratch race.

NEW DELHI, OCT 21 (PTI): Football risks losing its global appeal in the face of myriad challenges posed by a technology-driven and changing world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned.

To retain its hold over billions of fans, the world sport, or the spectator’s sport, must embrace new ideas and innovations going forward, one of which appears to be the contentious proposal to organise the men’s and women’s World Cups biennially.

Infantino made it clear that his organisation -- a behemoth in the world of sports -- is not solely guided by revenue.

After attending the FIFA Council meeting on Wednesday, Infantino spoke on a range of issues including the game’s socio-economic impact across the world, and how the body has become more

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inclusive now. “We must take responsibility to ensure that our children and their children will continue to fall in love with our game.

Football is risking to lose its appeal and that is why this process of giving everyone the possibility to express themselves is so important for us,” Infantino said after the FIFA Council in a virtual press conference.

“We are here to guide football, sort the international match calendar disbalance between national team games and club games which has changed a lot in last couple of decades.

“We are looking for a common viewpoint from

everybody. We must rethink the way in which global football is structured. We have to organise more meaningful tournaments for fans without adding financial motivation but sporting motivation... we are speaking about football, not about revenues.”

The FIFA boss though admitted that revenue, side by side, is equally important for the game’s sustenance.

Following a request

by FIFA’s member associations to carry out a feasibility study to explore the possible impact of holding the World Cup every two years instead of four, the apex

body has been engaged in extensive consultation process with all stakeholders. Among other things, the consultation process has focused on addressing international match calendar issues for both women’s and men’s football, coming out with proposals for youth tournaments, besides issues concerning players’ health and well-being.

“We are going to change things completely only if it’s beneficial to everybody and if that is the case, than I don’t see why it should be a problem,” Infantino said. “(Through) the feasibility study (that) we have started this time we wanted to reverse the process, starting with the football side and not finance. 166 associations have voted in favour of having the feasibility study including the Europeans (who have raised strong objections to the biennial World Cup proposal).”

The FIFA chief added, “We would go ahead only if everyone is better off.” On the issues facing the sport, Infantino is hope-

ful of reaching a “global consensus”. To discuss the future of the sport and the challenges facing it, a global summit has been scheduled on December 20. There is a possibility of FIFA issuing an update on its World Cup proposals during that summit.

“We are not only thinking economically but also sportingly. I think there is chance to come to a global consensus. This is my objective, my task. It’s not always easy to be president of FIFA, especially in this particular context.

“It’s not only dependent on FIFA president, we all have responsibility in trying to make the game better all over the world.

Let’s not forget every sport organisation in the past have taken their opportunity to develop their competitions and everyone have added 100s of game.

“It was not done when it should have been,” Infantino said, referring to the previous dispensation headed by Sepp Blatter, who is serving a suspension for multiple breaches of FIFA’s ethics code.

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