23 Nov 2021

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Vol XXXI No. 349

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Govt notification for ULBs sub judice: NPCC

Correspondent

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, NOV 22 (NPN): After Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat, All Ward Union Mokokchung Town and Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation had rejected formation of advisory councils to ULBs through nomination, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and Tobu Town Council (TTC) candidates of 2017 on Monday also opposed nomination instead of election.

NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee president K. Therie, maintained that the government notification for nomination to ULBs was in complete violation of the Municipal Act and inconsistent with the basic structures laid down in the Act. Addressing media at Congress Bhavan at Kohima, Therie said that apart from violation of principles of the Act, the matter was still pending before the court, and therefore ques-

K. Therie with party colleagues at Congress Bhavan. (NP)

tioned the government’s “audacity to override” the issue when it was sub judice.

Therie pointed out that unless the issue of 33% women reservation, which was still pending in the court was resolved, any attempt(s) to hold ULB elections will be liable for contempt of court.

He also asserted that unless elections were held, there was no provision for nomination of the advisory councils. Only after election, one third (1/3rd) of the elected members can be nominated by the government, he added.

In view of where the matter stood, Therie said Congress party will reject the notification and protest against the nomination by issuing petitions to the deputy commissioners in all 12 districts.

Taking a dig at the government, Therie said in its quest for a “petty amount of funds”, the government had no right to adopt a dictatorial approach in the matter.

With all these issues unresolved, he said the Congress will raise its voice so that the public will also become aware about it. He

WSKH backs Akato Chophi-led NSCN (R)

said that while the government has the power to rectify or amend the Municipal Act, it (the government) has so far not tabled any amendment to the House till date.

“But they suddenly come up with this plan to nominate, which is a clear case of manipulation,” Therie said.

NPCC working president, Khriedi Theünuo, informed that after Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) withdrew the case (SLP) in the Supreme Court on 33% reservation, the Delhi-based People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has taken up the case. Khriedi questioned the state government as to whether it had informed the court about its decision for nomination to ULBs since the matter was subjudice?

Tseminyu district: On demand for Tseminyu district, Therie said unless power was decentralised such issues would continue to crop up since all the EACs and SDOs of the subdivisions were unable to execute any policy.

Nagaland asked to launch aggressive vaccination drive Spl. Correspondent

WSKH members addressing the media at Hoito village on Monday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has announced its unflinching support to Akato Chophiled NSCN (Reformation).

Addressing media fraternity at the residence of Akato Chophi at Hoito village on Monday, WSKH president S Vihuto Yeputho claimed that the hoho had been supporting Akato since 2017, when he was vice president of NSCN (R).

He said a meeting was held

at Thilixu block 1 in 2017 where WSKH expressed full support to Akato, adding that the hoho had also requested formation of a different faction led by him at that time.

Ye p u t h o , h o w e v e r maintained that Akato decided to join hands with the collective leadership of NSCN (R) whereby he was elected as the vice president.

He asserted that WSKH would continue to offer unflinching support to Akato even after its split from NSCN (R).

Clarifying that creation of a new group by Akato would not disturb the ongoing Naga peace process, he said that Government of India should also sign ceasefire agreement with the newly-formed group led

by Akato.

Yeputho also clarified that the press meet was called by the WSKH and not at the behest of Akato.

WSKH said that since Akato could to move freely, they decided to hold the meeting at the latter’s residence.

(Cont’d on p-8)

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (NPN): Union Health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Monday urged Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya and Puducherry, which have been reporting low vaccination coverage, to launch aggressive campaign to ensure full Covid-19 vaccination.

“We are in the last lap of Covid19 Vaccination.

Let us launch aggressive campaign to ensure full vaccination by increasing the pace and expanding the coverage,” Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said while virtually interacting with health secretaries and senior officials of the health department of the three states and UT. (Cont’d on p-8)

Scindia flags off Shillong-Dimapur flight service D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Union civil aviation minister, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday virtually flagged off the first direct flight between Shillong-Dimapur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme– UdeDeshKaAamNaagrik (RCS-UDAN).

The inaugural flight landed at Dimapur airport at around 3.30 p.m. Addressing the virtual event, Scindia emphasized that only six airports were opera-

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Shillong-Dimapur inaugural flight at Dimapur airport on Monday. (Keviphrezo Mepfhuo)

tional in North East in 2014.

However, this has now risen to 15 airports in 2021.

“Within a short span

of 7 years, we have achieved this ambitious target. I assure you that this is just the beginning, we are further

committed to enhancing the interstate & intrastate connectivity of North-East,” he said. Apart from promoting flight connectivity, Scindia said Centre was focussed on developing the infrastructure capabilities along with helicopter services for the last mile delivery. Besides Dimapur sector, the flight operations from Shillong to Imphal and Dibrugarh was also launched on Monday, to be operated by Indigo Airlines. (Cont’d on p-8)

GPRN/NSCN ‘14th Naga unification Day’ D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): GPRN/NSCN celebrated the “14th Naga Unification Day” on Monday at Council Headquarters (CHQ), Naga Unification Camp, Khehoyi.

GPRN/NSCN special envoy to collective leadership Alezo Venuh, who was the chief guest, read out the presidential message (full text on p-6), and exhorted the gathering about the prevailing Naga political scenario.

He reminded the gathering how the arduous aspirational task of uniting various

Alezo Venuh

Naga political groups and building cohesive relationship among the Nagas for early resolution of the IndoNaga political negotiation was made possible under the collective leadership of and president ‘gen.’ (Retd.) M.B

Neokpao Konyak and ato kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi.

He also spoke on the contemporary reality, to be into account while resolving the Naga issue. Venuh further encouraged the gathering to stand with truth and practicality in realisation of the aspirations of the Nagas.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme commenced with the invocation by pastor CHQ Vikato Aye, followed by hoisting of the Naga national flag by the chief guest and drill display by Naga Army, GHQ.

He said under the present setup, all the powers and funds were centralised in Kohima. He said this rendered all the other subdivision officials as mere statutory heads without any authority to act on their own.

Naga issue: Therie said that since talks have concluded, the only way forward was for the State Legislative Assembly to ask Centre to implement whatever has been decided as per agreements signed.

He said that itself could have resolved the issue but instead of endorsing the negotiations that have concluded, the State government was still appealing for negotiations to continue, even though there was nothing more to discuss.

TTC candidates oppose: Tobu Town Council (TTC) candidates of 2017 have opposed the Municipal Affairs Department’s notification of November 18, 2021 for appointment of advisory council members.

Imperative to have Naga customary courts: NDBA Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 22 (NPN): Nagaland Dobashis’ Association (NDBA) on Monday said that it was crucial to have Naga customary courts to safeguard their tradition of settling disputes and bringing peace between disputing parties.

Addressing a press conference at Crescent International here on Monday, NDBA members cautioned that doing away with the customary courts in Nagaland would a be disaster for the people. NDBA general secretary R Kemerio Yanthan said dobashis (DBs) were initially recruited by the British in 1879 in the then Naga Hills by T Mitchell and H Hutton as interpreters and supervisors.

He said they were entrusted to function and execute the duties of tribal courts on experimental basis between 1946 and 1949 regarding administration (Cont’d on p-8) and delivering of justice to

NDBA office bearers during the press briefing. (NP)

disputing people. After its successful experiment, the tribal courts were named as dobashi courts in 1950, he claimed.

Ever since the British set foot on Naga Hills, he said special status was given to the DBs for operation of customary laws and judiciary, which had been continuing uninterrupted till today.

In this manner, he pointed out that the administration and judiciary under the British in the Naga Hills were simplified by appointing goanburas (GBs) and DBs. Yanthan remarked that the visits of chief justices

of Supreme Court and high courts to Naga customary courts were enough to substantiate the existence of such courts in Nagaland, including the visit of Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court D Pathak to Mokokchung court in 1982.

He said although customary courts were not formally recognised by the government, they had been adjudicating cases of customary nature and that they were the only courts in the State that dispensed justice in accordance with the customs and traditions of Nagas.

(Cont’d on p-8)

Centre urged to make Dimapur terminating point for Nagaland Exp D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Nagaland transport, civil aviation, railways and land resources minister, P Paiwang Konyak has urged Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make Dimapur railway station the terminating point for Nagaland Express again.

It may be mentioned that the issue was highlighted by this newspaper in December 2020, where officials had, in an exclusive interview with Nagaland Post, disclosed about the decision.

It was made known that the extension was necessitated due to decrease in number of train passengers at Dimapur due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Calling on the railway minister at his office in Delhi on Monday, Konyak said the State government had on two occasions requested Railway Board to “revoke” the decision to make Ledo station as the terminating point for Nagaland Express.

However, a favourable action from the Railway Board was still awaited, he added.

Paiwang and Vaishnaw

According to deputy director and PRO Nagaland House Delhi, Kuolie Mere, the state government had pointed out that Nagaland

Express was the only passenger train that terminated and started from Dimapur station. However, the move to terminate at Ledo was not justified, as it was 150 km away from Dimapur.

Besides being the lifeline for the State, the government also highlighted that Dimapur was the second highest revenue-generating station under NFR. After a fruitful discussion, Vaishnaw assured to personally look into the matter, PRO said.

State logs 10 fresh Covid cases, 1 death DIMAPUR, NOV 22 (NPN): Nagaland on Monday recorded 10 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while one patient succumbed to the infection. Of the fresh cases, nine were from Dimapur and one in Kohima, taking the total caseload to 32060. Further, the death toll 696 (including 16 non-Covid deaths) after one more patient succumbed to the virus in Dimapur.

Meanwhile, a total of 12,62,395 persons were inoculated till November 22-(728015 first dose and 534380 second dose).

PTI: India recorded 8,488 new Covid infections, taking the country’s total tally of cases to 3,45,18,901, while the death toll climbed to 4,65,911 with 249 fresh fatalities, the health ministry stated.

JCC meeting on ULB issue today

DIMAPUR, NOV 22 (NPN): Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) on Urban Local Body (ULB) has convened an emergency meeting at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on November 23, 2021 at 3pm.

In a press release, JCC convener Luola Angami and secretary W. Rainbow Ngullie said the meeting would discuss the “unresolved” ULB issue in Nagaland with the Dimapur-based tribal hohos, union and organisations along with CNTC, ENPUD and TPO Dimapur unit. The committee has, therefore, requested all the JCC members and president and secretary of hohos/organisations to attend the scheduled meeting.

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Naga Students’ Union Mumbai celebrates golden jubilee

DIMAPUR: Naga Students’ Union Mumbai (NSUM) celebrated its golden jubilee on the theme “adapt to change” on November 19 at Green Technology Auditorium, Mumbai University campus with speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer, as special guest.

In a press release, NSUM information secretary informed that while addressing the gathering, Sharingain congratulated the NSUM on attaining 50 years. Encouraging the gathering to take a giant leap of faith for a better future, he advised them to adapt to change and to develop “mental temperament, work culture and humility”.

The NLA speaker also shared his personal dream of seeing “Nagas as managing director in Bombay Stock Exchange someday.”

CoVS&AH conducts awareness on swine fever DIMAPUR: An awareness programme on “African swine fever and classical swine fever” was conducted

by College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CoVS&AH) Jalukie Peren on November 20.

A press release by the college stated that chief guest, CoVS&AH dean, professor A. K. Sangwan spoke on the nature of the two deadly diseases and how to prevent them.

He stated that the piggery farmers were well versed with the managemental aspect of pig diseases and that the awareness programme would further enhance their knowledge about the diseases.

Meanwhile, professor and head, department of veterinary clinical complex, Dr. M.G. Jayathangaraj appraised the farmers about the importance of the topics and informed that the experts would assist the farmers with regard to any issues relating to swine diseases.

Assistant professor of department of veterinary medicine, Dr. Neithono Kuotsu also delivered a lecture on the two diseases and interacted with the farmers about other health issues of pigs.

The convener of the programme, associate professor and head, department of veterinary medicine, Dr. Gunjan Das delivered the welcome address and proposed the vote of thanks.

Sharingain Longkumer releasing the jubilee souvenir at the programme on November 19.

Later, he released the NSUM jubilee souvenir.

Former chief minister of Nagaland, KL Chishi who was also the first formal president of NSUM addressed the function virtually through a video message.

Sharing how he initiated the starting of the union

in 1969, he narrated the history of how the union came into full formation.

Also speaking at the programme, MD & CEO of Bombay Stock Exchange, Ashish Chauhan talked on the topic “the next 50 years” and elaborated on how the “fire of technology” had changed

the lives and how it would continue doing so in the years to come.

Alfred Kanngam Arthur, MLA, 44 Ukhrul AC, Manipur, Sunil Zode, managing director at Conaitre Group and chairman of Indian Chamber of Commerce for Affirmative Action, Atul Kulkarni, di-

rector of Eurasia Special Technologies and member of the Board of Governors of IIM Shillong also shared words of encouragement.

A short documentary film of the union was shown where convener, souvenir committee, Sothing Shimrah shared the formation and history of NSUM and attributed the collection of NSUM’s past stories and data to the members of the official alumni group on WhatsApp. The programme also saw a special folk song by Mao Union Mumbai, cultural dance by the Tangkhul Welfare Society Mumbai and special performance

by Somaya Rumthao followed by prize distribution for Children’s literary competition, and acknowledgement and felicitation of NSUM executives and golden jubilee committees.

Earlier, NSUM presi-

dent Tokishe Awomi delivered the welcome speech, invocation and jubilee prayer was said by NCF Mumbai pastor, Hamyan Phom, golden jubilee convener Ningsang Jamir proposed vote of thanks while Tangkhul Baptist Church Mumbai, pastor Rev. Dr. Jewel Azyamah said the closing prayer and prayer for the feast.

In the evening session, Somaya Rumthao, Tune Up Channel (TaFMA), Vinika Yepthomi (TaFMA), Elle Kreo, Britto Khangchian and various Naga artistes performed. Naga Students Union representatives from Delhi, Pune and Rajasthan also attended the event.

It may be mentioned that NSUM was officially established in 1971 and is the apex body in Mumbai that caters to the welfare of students and Nagas in general.

KLSU holds 46th annual session

KLSU members and others at the 46th general session.

D I M A P U R : Ko h i m a Lotha Students Union (KLSU) held its 46th annual session & seminar on the theme “building an informed generation” at AMK Ki, Kohima on November 20 with section officer, home department, Nagaland civil secretariat, E. Longphyo Kikon as theme speaker and educator & climate reality leader, Dr. N. Janbemo Humtsoe and senior english news reader, AIR Kohima, Jonas Yanthan as seminar speakers.

In a press release, KLSU media cell informed that E. Longphyo Kikon encouraged the participants to strive for excellence and that one should be competent to face the challenges of the world.

Stressing on the influence of western culture, he said that the need of

the hour was to elevate the moral ethics and to boost the dignity of one’s belongingness.

He also said that they must give importance to the culture that had been passed down by ancestors.

Longphyo said that there were negative changes caused by excessive usage of social media which he said had adversely affected the society.

Speaking on the topic “trends and management

of natural resources in Wokha district”, Dr. N. Janbemo Humtsoe urged the gathering for judicious use of resources and not to squander the acquired assets unnecessarily.

Expressing concerns on the practice of monocropping, he said that it had immense impact and also led to the increase of heat.

He also gave a brief report on the geographical area of Wokha district

and informed that it was endowed with 80.2% of natural resources.

Speaking the topic “conflicting factors and it’s

remedial measures or possible measures on Lotha border issue”, Jonas Yanthan said that they need to safeguard their territory and not let others take hold or subjugate them against the border encroachment issues.

Short speeches were also delivered by Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) and Kohima Lotha Eloe Ekhung (KLEE).

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Thungchibeni T Erui, invocation by Kohima Lotha Baptist Church (KLBC) pastor, Renthungo Kikon and welcome address from KLSU president, Lirhonthung E Kithan. The programme also witnessed special number from Echungbeni Shitiri and Mhabeni Ezung.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NEWS IN BRIEF Total shutdown of power in Mon: Power department has informed that there would be total shutdown of power in Mon town and surrounding areas from November 23-26, 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., daily. The department informed that the shutdown was necessitated because of the erection of towers at 66kV receiving end bay at new 66/11kV 20MVA Mon powerhouse under NESIDS. It has appealed to the public in the affected areas to extend cooperation and bear the inconvenience.

Landowners/pattadars meeting: Landowners/pattadars whose lands are being occupied by the army in Dimapur town would hold its meeting on November 27, 10 a.m., at Tourist Lodge. All the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Motor parts shop Wokha informs: Public has been informed that there would be closure of Motor Parts Shop and Workshops around Wokha Town in commemoration of the ‘union’s rising day cum annual picnic’ on November 34. Consumers and public have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

Corrigendum: Apropos the news item “Shifting of Longshen EAC Hq opposed”, the citizens of Longshen town have vehemently opposed the shifting of Longshen EAC hq and not as published.

CRIME BEAT SF apprehend ULFA (I) cadres

SF personnel along with the apprehended cadres.

DIMAPUR: Security forces in a joint operation with the police reportedly apprehended a cadre and two new recruits of “ULFA (I)” at general area Mon town on November 20.

According to PRO IGAR (N), the joint team

recovered “incriminating documents” from their possession.

The individuals, who were apprehended based on a specific input, were handed over to Mon police station for further investigation along with recovered items, PRO said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” Psalms 46:1

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LATE MESOSANGbA

born : 25-11-1940 – Died : 14-11-2021 We, the bereaved family of Late Mesosangba express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, neighbours, friends, church members and relatives for supporting us physically, financially and through prayers following his sad demise.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Khar Union Dimapur 2. Changtongya Senso Union Dimapur 3. Dimapur Ao Baptist Church 4. Khar Longkumer Telongjem Dimapur 5. Shri. Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA. 6. Shri. Limasunep Jamir, IPS IGP (Range) Kohima Nagaland 7. Shri. Imnatiba, Advisor Industries & Commerce and NIDC 8. Shri. Watichuchang, Deputy Commandant 4th NAP-Tizama We sincerely acknowledge your acts of kindness during our darkest hours. May the Almighty God bless you all in abundance.

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Born: 5th March 1935 – Died: 17th Nov 2021 The family of Late Takowati Jamir, wishes to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who showed us sympathy on our bereavement.

Our gratitude to all extended family, neighbors, friends and communities, who showed help and supported us, prior to and after the funeral in so many different ways, for which we are very appreciative.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to those who have rendered their service physically, financially and most importantly through prayers. Though it is impossible to thank you all personally, it is our prayer that the Good Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Wife, Family Members and Relatives

10th Death anniversary

of Lt. Meyisenzung JaMir

M. JONGSHI CHANG

LATE A. YANGTHSASE SANGTAM 27/01/1950 to 09/11/2021

“And I’ll dwell in the house of the Lord forever” Psalm 23:6

We, the family members of Lt . A. Yangthsase Sangtam would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, churches, organizations, neighbours and well wishers who stood with us and supported us through your prayers, physical and financial assistance during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father on 09-11-2021.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Sangtam Baptist Church, Dimapur 2. Sangtam Baptist Youth Department 3. Mangakhi Village Union, Dimapur 4. Anugrah Nagamese Baptist Church, Dimapur 5. Pimla Ghami Baptist Akukuhou 6. Signal Angami Village Council We may not be able to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayers that our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly. dp-5632/21

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Loving wife, son, daughters and relatives

Died on 16th November 2021 " He served and kept the faith.

He concealed his Tears but shared his Smiles.

He have so much and demanded so little."

We deeply appreciate your expression of sympathy, your support physically, financially, materially, and through your prayers at this time of sorrow. It is beyond measure to describe just how much your gesture of support means to us. To have a reminder from the people far and near that care for us, that we are not alone in our grief is immeasurable. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your condolences.

This column cannot contain the names of all the churches, village councils, unions, friends and individuals young and old who mourned with us. We are unable to repay you all but we sincerely pray that the Almighty God shower His abundant blessings upon you all.

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06/10/1961 – 23/11/2011 Ten years ago on this day you left us. But even to this day, you live on in our memories. You are forever in our hearts until we meet again.

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WEATHER FORECAST NOVEMBER 23

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Patton along with officials from various departments and public leaders during the inspection.

DIMAPUR: State deputy chief minister, Y Patton inspected the Akash BridgeKanjang road under Meluri sub-division in Phek district on Monday.

In a press release, Dy CM media cell informed that during the visit, Patton who is also the in-charge of PWD (road and bridges) directed the department and the contractor to complete the project by March 2022.

Patton acknowledged the citizens of the area as

there was no issue on landownership for the execution of the project unlike other places and expressed happiness for the cooperation from the public.

He informed that inspection was being conducted in the ongoing projects to ensure timely completion.

Patton also informed that 563 km of roads were earmarked for construction in the state for all the assembly constituencies under Pradhan Mantri Gram

Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), however the ongoing projects had to be completed before March 2022 for the new projects to get sanctioned.

He added that it was the ministry’s instruction to the state and the department and urged the contractor to execute the project to ensure timely completion by putting in more manpower and machineries.

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the same, Dy CM stressed on the need to improve the state performance index in the country.

He informed that a notification was issued that a signboard would be put up with the name of contractors/firms constructing the road and the engineer supervising the same to ensure quality workmanship.

Meanwhile, Patton informed that he would blacklist contractors who failed to ensure the quality and specification of the work and timely completion and urged the contractors in the state to give good performance in this regard.

Earlier, Yitachu, MLA also acknowledged the Patton for the visit.

The Dy CM was accompanied by minister for soil and water conservation, geology and mining, and NSMDC, V Kashiho Sangtam, Yitachu, MLA, principal secretary of works and housing Menukhol John engineer in chief of PWD Limanaro, chief engineer PWD (R&B) Kahuli and other officials along with superintendent of police (SP) Phek, Vesupra Kezo, ADC Meluri and public leaders of the area.

It may be mentioned that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Akash Bridge-Kanjang road is being executed by M/s Nagaland Steel Engineering.

WSSU asks DC Dimapur to crack down on sale of illicit liquor DIMAPUR: Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has urged Dimapur district administration to crack down on sale of illicit liquor.

In a representation to deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Rajesh Soundarajan, WSSU president A Kughato Achumi and general secretary X Hinoka

Chophi observed that 32 years after the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act was passed, Nagaland was a dry State now on paper only.

They alleged that night pubs/clubs, hotels, restaurants and shops remained open 24x7 catering and promoting sell of liquor to people on the pretext of

running business. They said many youngsters, especially students, were becoming victims to this.

Mentioning that g r o u n d r e a l i t i e s we r e known to everybody, particularly the district administration and Excise Department, Achumi and Chophi regretted that yet the department had chosen

to sleep over it.

They reminded the Excise Department that it was not supposed to become proactive solely following public ultimatums.

“But it is the sole responsibility of the upholders of the law to ensure that what has been passed as legislation is implemented in letter and spirit,” they

stressed.

The WSSU leaders hoped that the DC would put a restriction at the earliest on the illegal activities r unning under the pretext of running business, which was affecting lives of thousands of people, in the interest of student community and general populace.

Handbook on COVID-19 released in Tsg WSYF condemns Nov 18 abduction case DIMAPUR: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tuensang released a translated booklet and pamphlets on “SOP on COVID-19 containment and management” on November 20 in the conference hall of DRDA Tuensang.

In a press release, DRDA Tuensang informed that the book translated in Chang, Sangtam, Yimkhuing and Khiamniuangan languages was released by deputy commissioner Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant.

In his speech, the DC thanked the project director and RD department for translating the book and said that it would be of “great help” to the people in rural areas.

Ramnikant asked the department to ensure that people living in every nook and corner of the district receive the book.

He also urged the pastors, who were present at the programme, to convey positive messages on COVID vaccination and distribute pamphlets in the church premises, whenever possible.

The dedication prayer was done by Pastors of Chang, Sangtam, Yimkhuing and Khiamniuangan churches of Tuensang Town and the materials were handed over to respective BDOs under DRDA Tuensang by project director DRDA Tuensang, T Achila Quinker for distribution to villages.

ANCSU appeals for smooth conduct of exams DIMAPUR: In view of the forthcoming three-year degree course examinations scheduled to be held from December 3- 17, 2021, the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has appealed to the state government and the Nagaland University (NU) to strictly instruct all the affiliated colleges under NU to enforce certain modalities and pre-

cautionary measures for the smooth conduct of exams.

In a press release, ANCSU president Toito D Chishi and general secretary Tenyesninlo Bukh maintained that the union after thorough interaction with the students found out that online mode of examination could be “most suitable” for the forthcoming examination.

However, the union has appealed to the state government and university to thoroughly assess the prevailing situation and examine the mode of examination.

The union said it was in no way prepared to encourage any situation that endangered the wellbeing of the colleges in particular and the state at large.

DIMAPUR: Western Sümi Youth Front (WSYF) has vehemently condemned the alleged abduction of a minor from 4th mile, Dimapur near gas agency on November 18 where three persons were allegedly involved.

WSYF media cell said that there was “no place for persons involved in such bestial act” in a civilised society and urged all sections of the society to condemn the barbaric act.

WSYF acknowledged the Dimapur police for prompt action on rescuing the minor “from the clutches of criminals” It also appealed to the concerned authority to punish the alleged culprits as per law of the land.

NSCW to launch 16 days of activism against gender-based violence DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) in collaboration with the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) and the department of social welfare would be observing the “International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women” and launching of “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” on November 25, 7 a.m., at old MLA hostel junction, Phoolbari.

According to a DIPR report, after a short programme, the car campaign consisting of 50 vehicles would move to PHQ junction with banners and IECs to create awareness against gender-based violence.

The United Nation’s theme for 2021 is “end violence against women now!” which would run from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).

JSTD members and others singing of the JSTD anthem at the golden jubilee.

DIMAPUR: Jangpetkong Senso Telongjem Dimapur (JSTD) celebrated its golden jubilee at the auditorium of Saku’s Mission College on November 19.

In a press release, organising committee secretary, Oyimpong informed that main speaker of the programme, Dr. Walunir spoke on the topic, “Twangwang” (prime time).

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kong had its time of glory in the past in every possible field but it should not live on the past glory alone.

Dr. Walunir said that it was time for people of Jangpetkong to broaden the horizon so that they could accommodate not only themselves but also shelter others in the days to come.

To that end collaborative works need to be initi-

ated by the union and leaders should identify and task people with potentials who can really deliver, he said.

Dr. Walunir closed the speech with an analogy to an Ao folktale where the crab plucked all his legs one by one to make curries for his friends till his body fell into the curry pot.

In the same way, he exhorted that the people of Jangpetkong should make

sacrifices so that the “curry of the union would be rendered tasty” towards success and progress.

‘Yimpoksur’ of the jubilee celebration and chief invitee, advisor, national highways, treasuries & accounts, Dr. Longrineken exhorted the gathering.

He explained the bottlenecks and hiccups in the initiation of Jangpetkong road and urged the people to work united for the progress of Jangpetkong range.

Director, industries & commerce, I. Bendangliba, (Retd.) also exhorted the gathering while jubilee souvenir was released by chief electrical inspector (Retd.), K.T. Wapang Jubilee planning report was delivered by convenor, of the jubilee planning committee, Imtiakum Pongen, under the convener, L. Ningsangwaba Pongen, jubilee resolution was adopted where it resolved

to organise Academic Excellence Trust under the aegis of JSTD. The programme was compered by Kilentula Jamir and M. Limasünep Imchen. Molungyimsen Students’ Union, Dimapur opened the programme with a performance, Rev. Yapang Walling said the invocation, JSTD president Aoyanger lmchen delivered welcome address followed by singing of the JSTD anthem

by Dimapur Jangpetkongtsür Telongjem. Vote of thanks was proposed by Zulu Ozüküm while Rev. O. Alem said the benediction. “Samaro” band and I. Anungba Sanglir also performed at the programme.

Messages of greetings were delivered by Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang, president, Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur and Moatoshi Longkümer, MLA. The jubilee celebration was also attended by advisor for water resources, Namri Nchang.

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Assam outfits plan to intensify anti-CAA stir

GUWAHATI, NOV 22 (PTI): The Centre’s decision to repeal three controversial farm laws following an over-a-year-long agitation by agriculturists has given a fresh impetus to several outfits in Assam to revive the anti-CAA stir.

From All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) to Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), outfits that were at the forefront of the movement in 2019, to Raijor Dal (RD) and Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), political outfits formed by leaders of the protests, all are now holding discussions within their organisations and with other groups to intensify the agitation. Leaders of these outfits said that the agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) lost its “mass nature” due to the COVID-19 pandemic but asserted that the decision to repeal the farm laws has given a push to their stir.

Several outfits in the Northeast oppose the CAA, which seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who have entered India on or before December 31,

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2014, fearing it will cause demographic change in the region that shares long borders with Bangladesh.

AASU chief advisor Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharjya said that the decision to repeal the farm laws was taken because it was “Modi government’s injustice to the people”. “Now, the Centre has to repeal the CAA as it is against the indigenous people of the Northeast. The AASU and North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) are firm on our opposition to the CAA. It is related to the question of the identity of the people of the region,” Bhattacharjya, also a NESO advisor, told PTI. He said that the AASU is already in talks with the NESO and 30 other or-

ganisations on how to take forward the anti-CAA movement through new strategies. “The movement never died. We were continuing our resistance at different forums. The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and examinations had led to some slowdown but now, we are discussing ways to intensify the stir,” he said.

Noting that KMSS is firm on its opposition to CAA, its joint secretary Mukut Deka urged people to unite against the Act. “ E ve r yo n e s h o u l d come together against the CAA. Only then we can ensure that it is repealed.

The issue of reviving the movement will figure in the November 27 KMSS meeting which will be attended

by district as well as central leaders,” he said.

Raijor Dal, formed last year mostly by KMSS leaders, is also rolling up its sleeves to revive the anti-CAA movement. The party’s working president, Bhasco De Saikia, said, “After the Centre’s decision to repeal the farm laws, there is a feeling among the people of Assam that the anti-CAA agitation did not sustain.

They want it to be revived.”

“The arrests of 40 KMSS leaders in 2019, including our president Akhil Gogoi, had constrained our participation in the later stages of the stir, while the pandemic and the lockdowns were other deterrents. But we are now holding discussions on how to revive it,” he told PTI. The AJP, formed after the anti-CAA stir with former AASU leaders steering it, said it will politically fight the Act but support agitation against it. “We’re a political party and we will fight CAA politically.

That is our mandate. Outfits that had earlier led the stir against the Act should revive it. We will support them,” AJP spokesperson Ziaur Rahman said. “The Centre

has not yet framed rules to implement the CAA, which indicates its fear of people’s opposition to the Act. But the government can do it whenever it wants. Hence, to keep the pressure on it, the anti-CAA stir must be revived,” he said.

The anti-CAA stir began as a mass movement led by student and youth organisations in December 2019. But later it was marred by violence, with protestors damaging and burning down government properties, including a railway station, post office and other establishments in different parts of Assam. This led to a government crackdown, including arrests of leaders of the stir, snapping of internet connectivity and imposition of curfew. Movement leaders claimed that five protesters were killed in police firing but the state government asserted that the number of fatalities was three. The momentum of the stir slowed down after the AASU, which came into prominence after the arrest of Akhil Gogoi and some of his associates, decided to not block roads, organise demonstrations in fields and completing daily protests before sunset.

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Conrad Sangma slams BJP over ‘begging bowl’ comment

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SHILLONG, NOV 22: Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma and his alliance partners- United Democratic Party (UDP) and People’s Democratic Front (PDF) of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) have hit out at BJP national vice president, Dr. M. Chuba Ao for his statement in which he accused the regional parties of going to New Delhi with a “begging bowl”.

On Saturday, Chuba Ao, who is also BJP’s incharge Meghalaya, had stated that “regional parties with national outlook have one agenda – go to Delhi with a begging bowl.

What they do with it after returning is an open secret”.

Conrad Sangma said, “He has brought down his own people and has made them look in a very bad light”.

“I am surprised that he (Ao) had made such a statement. I don’t know why he (Dr Ao) had made this statement as he himself is from the North East.

Conrad Sangma He has full knowledge on how things work in the North East. It is really unfortunate that he made a comparison,” Sangma, who is also the president of the National People’s Party (NPP), said. “… majority funds do come from central government, even the taxes and different schemes… but that is a way the government of India works and that is why finance commission works in this aspect,” the Sangma, who also holds the finance portfolio, explained.

Sangma, who is heading a seven-party led MDA government, of which the BJP too is a part, asked the BJP national vice-pres-

ident to come and see the works that are happening under MNREGA where the state had spent Rs 600 crore at one point of time.

Sangma, who reached Manipur capital Imphal on Monday, also raised the issue during an election campaign at Aba Ground in Kshetrigao constituency for party candidate Sheikh Noorul Hassan and said that the statement was an insult to the people of the North East. On the other hand, the UDP asked the BJP to leave the MDA coalition government if they were not happy.

“We have nothing against them but saying that we go to the Centre with a begging bowl is an insult not only to the regional parties but to the people of the state as a whole. We are not beggars,” UDP general secretary, Jemino Mawthoh said. State Agriculture minister and PDF president, Banteidor Lyngdoh said, “Ao’s statement is unacceptable. He has to understand all the states in the country are entitled to funds from the Centre”.

AdtU edu scheme for Covid victims’ children Law & order in Mnp tremendously improved under BJP rule: Shah

GUWAHATI, NOV 22: Assam down town University (AdtU) has announced scheme to provide financial assistance to candidates who have been orphaned due to Covid-19 and want to pursue studies in UG and PG programmes.

Informing this in a press note, AdtU said that the institute has set the selection criterion to be fulfilled by the applicants/ eligible candidates.

It further informed that the university has also

been providing waiver of semester fees for students belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. In addition, AdtU also provided post-matric scholarship for higher education to students belonging to minority communities and SC, ST, OBC communities where fees are marginally waived off.

Meritorious students securing 80% to 90% and above in board and university examinations are also provided the benefit of fee

waiver. Similar scholarships have been introduced for students from other parts of the country (other than the North East), foreign nationals, and even for inhouse students seeking to pursue undergraduate and post-graduate study in the university.

The University, recognized by UGC, AICTE, and accredited by NAAC, have setup world-class infrastructure, 70+ labs, and access to over 60 disciplines and 250+ teaching faculty.

Mizoram: 5 killed in pick-up truck accident

AIZAWL, NOV 22 (PTI): Five people, including three women, were killed and 11 others injured after a pick-up truck they were travelling in fell into a gorge near Rabung village in east Mizoram’s Khawzawl district, police said.

The incident occurred around 9.30 am when they were travelling from their village towards Rabung to attend a fu-

neral, SP Lalchunglura told PTI. Brake failure of the vehicle, which was carrying at least 19 people, is the likely cause of the accident, he said.

Four persons died at the spot, while another succumbed to his injuries at Rabung Public Health Centre, the SP said.

The injured are undergoing treatment.

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the BJP government in Manipur for bringing peace and all-round development in the last five years, and said there has been a significant improvement in the law and order situation in the state.

While virtually laying the foundation stone of the Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters’ museum in Manipur, Shah said the government at the Centre and the N Biren Singh government in Manipur have brought tremendous improvement in the law and order situation, education, power and other infrastructure sectors.

“Before coming to power in Manipur, we had promised to end bandh, hartal and blockade. We have ended all the three and significantly improved the

law and order situation in Manipur,” he said.

The home minister said if a comparison is made between the development witnessed in the last five years in Manipur and the development in previous 70 years in the state, one can see more progress in the last five years.

The BJP came to power in Manipur for the first time in 2017. Shah said for the first time since Independence, those living in the hill areas of Manipur have felt that there is a central government which thinks about their welfare.

The people living in hills got power and gas connections, free toilets and saw setting up of schools, he said.

“The governments of Narendra Modi and Biren Singh brought all these developments. I am sure the people of Manipur will

Amit Shah again elect a BJP government in Manipur,” he said.

Assembly elections in Manipur are due early next year along with that in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Goa. Shah also paid rich tributes to Gaidinliu, and said people called her as ‘Rani’ acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British.

The home minister said on her birth centenary commemoration function in 2015, the prime minister had

released a coin of Rs 100.

The Indian Coast Guard commissioned a fast patrol vessel ‘ICGS Rani Gaidinliu’ in 2016, he said.

The Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters museum will be set up at Luangkao village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, where she was born.

While the Manipur chief minister, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda and other dignitaries attend the event in Imphal, Shah addressed it through video conferencing from Delhi. The museum project has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore.

Rani Gaidinliu was born on January 26, 1915.

At the age of 13, she was associated with Haipou Jadonang, a spiritual leader and political activist from Manipur, and became his

lieutenant in his social, religious and political movement. Her four-year association with Jadonang that started around 1926 prepared her to be the fighter against the British.

After the execution of Jadonang by the British in 1931, Gaidinliu took up the leadership of the movement.

Gaidinliu started a revolt against the British after the martyrdom of Jadonang for which she was imprisoned by the Britishers for 14 years and finally released in 1947. She was released from Tura jail (Meghalaya) after India got Independence.

Rani Gaidinliu passed away on February 17, 1993.

She was awarded the Tamrapatra in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1982, Vivekananda Sewa Summan in 1983, Stree Shakti Purashkar in 1991 and Bhagwan Birsa Munda Puraskar in 1996 posthumosly.

TMC brings its fight against BJP to Delhi Mizoram: 212, including 80 students Covid test +ve

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs come out after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence, in New Delhi, Monday. (PTI) NEW DELHI/AGARTALA, NOV 22 (PTI): Days ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, the TMC has brought to Delhi its fight against the BJP in Tripura, with its MPs meeting Home Minister Amit Shah after sitting on a dharna outside the Ministry of Home Affairs for hours.

TMC legislators Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Santanu Sen, Kalyan Banerjee, Derek O’Brien, Mala Roy and 11 other MPs were part of the delegation that met Shah.

“We told him in detail how leaders were being arrested and MPs being beaten up. He told us that he had spoken to the Tripura CM on phone yesterday and assured us he would seek a report from the state,” TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said.

The issue of violence against party leaders would be top priority for West Ben-

gal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee who is scheduled to land in Delhi at 8 pm and is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The four-hour-long protest in front of the MHA saw both TMC legislators, from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, raising slogans against the home minister and the prime minister over their silence on the violence in the northeastern state. “We want the home minister to listen to us. Both Shah and Modi need to answer for the violence that is happening in Tripura,” TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray said.

Another party MP Saugata Ray said the protests were also against the arrest of TMC youth leader Sayani Ghosh in Tripura.

The Tripura Police on Sunday arrested actorturned party leader Sayani

Ghosh on charges of attempt to murder after she allegedly disrupted a meeting of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb by shouting “Khela hobe” (we will play) on Saturday night.

Ghosh was arrested after being called in for questioning in a police station in Agartala, a police official had said.

TMC MP Dola Sen said the party had sought an appointment with the home minister 24 hours in advance and after sitting on a dharna for six hours they were invited to meet Shah.

“We primarily had three things to tell him, that the Supreme Court’s order instructing the state government to allow all opposition parties to campaign in a peaceful and orderly manner hasn’t been given to us.

Second, we requested him to look in the Sayani Ghosh case, and of course we raised

the issue of brutality against party leaders,” she said.

Sen said that Shah told them that he would try to look into it. “After 30 hours, this is progress,” she added.

Banerjee said that she will raise issues concerning the enhancement of BSF jurisdiction as well as the “widespread violence” in Tripura with the PM during her visit to the national capital. Talking to reporters before leaving for Delhi, she wondered why the human rights commission was “not taking a note” of the ongoing use of brute force in the northeastern state.

“The chief minister of Tripura (Biplab Deb) and his government are defying the SC’s directive. They have to reply to common people.

I will appeal to the higher judiciary to act against his government as per law,” she said. Earlier, the Supreme Court had asked the Tripura government to ensure that no political party in the fray for the coming local body elections “is prevented from pursuing its electoral rights in accordance with law, and from campaigning in a peaceful and orderly manner”.

On Monday, the apex court agreed to hear on November 23 the TMC’s plea seeking contempt action against the Tripura government and others for failing to curtail violent incidents against opposition parties in the run up to the local body polls.

AIZAWL, NOV 22 (PTI): Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally surged to 1,31,897 as 212 people including 80 students of three private schools in Aizawl tested positive for novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, an official statement said on Monday.

The statement issued by the state Information and Public Relations departRegd. No. 147/2021

ment said that two more persons from Aizawl district succumbed to the infection on Sunday night, taking the COVID-19 death toll to 479.

Of the 212 new cases, Aizawl district reported 149 cases, Champhai (24), Khawzawl (14), Lunglei (10), Mamit (6), Serchhip (4), Kolasib (3) and Lawngtlai (2), it said.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 23/09/2021

(Declaration for Change of Name) I, Mr. Hinato Swu, S/o Yehezu Swu, resident of Thilixu Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declares an oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India, residing in above mentioned address.

2. That, my name has been erroneously entered as "Hinoto Swu" in my service appointment letter, whereas my actual and official name is "Hinato Swu" which is also correctly mentioned in my Aadhaar Card bearing No. 3165-7712-9062 and other legal documents.

3. That, the names "Hinato Swu" & "Hinoto Swu' and are one and the same person and there are no discrepancies between the above names.

4. That, from today onwards, I shall be known as "Hinato Swu", for all official purpose and intent.

5. That, this affidavit is to be treated as a piece of evidence before the any concerned authority as and when necessary.

6. That the above statements are true to the my knowledge and nothing has been concealed thereof.

Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the above named declarant which is also being identified by an advocate, Regd. & Sealed by NotaRy Public on this 23rd day of September 2021 at Dimapur, NaGalaND. Identified by : DECLARANT (ADVOCATE)

Notary Public

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AFFIDAvIT DECLARATION

(Correction of Name) Date : 20.11.2021 I, Smti. Nungsangkokla, D/o Late. kikaba, serving as Water Care under Superintendent of Jail, district Mokokchung, state of Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare an oath as under: 1. That, my real name is Nungsangkokla.

2. That, my name has been written and recorded as Nungshikokla Ao in my appointment order. Whereas, in some of the documents, I have written my name as Nungsangkokla.

3. That Nungshikokla Ao and Nungsangkokla refers to one and same person having same identity i.e. me.

4. Henceforth, I relinguish the name Nungshikokla Ao and assume the name Nungsangkokla for all official purpose and records. vERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the content made in paras 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing material is concealed therein.

Deponent Notary Public Regd.No. 13/73.

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The single-day positivity rate increased to 19.31 per cent as the fresh cases were detected from 1,098 sample tests, it said.

A total of 509 people recovered from COVID-19

on Sunday, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,26,672, the statement said.

Mizoram currently has 4,746 active COVID-19 cases, it said.

IN THE COURT OF DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE ZUNHEBOTO : NAGALAND NO. JUD/SUCC-34/19-20/109 DT. ZBTO. THE 18th Nov 2021 NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION FOR THE ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE Whereas application has received from Smti. Shenili S U/s 372 of Indian Succession Act, resident of North Point Colony, Zunheboto for Succession of Pension P.P.O No. PEN/Com-16575/NL/V/17760 SBI Bank A/c No. 11736630504, Debts, Securities and other allowances of Late V Shihovi Sema.

Notice is hereby issued for filing objections to who has interest in the said claim/s within 45 (Forty Five) days from the date of this publication to notice.

District & Sessions Judge, Zunheboto, Nagaland k-2250/21 AFFIDAvIT

Affidavit of Ms. Ngangshizenla, Adult, D/o Shri Repakaba, resident of House No. 492, Mekumpong Ward, Ungma Village, district Mokokchung, state Nagaland.

I, the above named Affidavit do hereby solemnly declare and state as under: 1. That my real name is Ms. Ngangshizenla 2. That my name Ms. Ngangshizenla (Real Name), is recorded in my academic documents, Aadhaar Card bearing No. 8268 4624 0734, PAN card bearing No. BFUPN7771P and other official documents, whereas in my Appointment Order vide No. PRI/HQ/ESTT – 350/14/2149 dated kohima the 4th Nov 2015 my name is inadvertently recorded as Ms. Ngangshizenla Ao, as a result there appears to be different persons, which in fact refers to the same and one person only.

3. That this affidavit is sworn before the Director General of Prison, Nagaland: kohima, for the purpose of rectifying my name as Ms. Ngangshizenla for all official and future correspondences.

4. I FURTHER DECLARE that for the purpose of evidencing any matter I shall at all time hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever use and signed my name as Ms. Ngangshizenla.

5. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Ms. Ngangshizenla and affix my signature on this affidavit this 20th of November 2021.

6. I further state that the contents of this affidavit from paragraphs 1 to 5 of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed therein, and no part of it is false.

Deponent Notary Public

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PARTY MPS MEET SHAH AFTER SITTING ON DHARNA FOR 4 HRS

CEOs asked to address voters’ issues NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Monday asked chief electoral officers (CEOs) of all states and union territories to “expeditiously” redress pending applications related to voter registration, even as he asked them to ensure better facilities at all booths in the country.

The CEC said this to the CEOs during a daylong conference held here to review a host of issues related to the poll process in the country.

An Election Commission (EC) spokesperson said in a statement that the conference discussed and reviewed “various thematic issues related to electoral rolls, polling stations, ongoing special summary revision, IT (information technology) applications, timely resolution of grievances, electronic voting machines (EVMs), voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT), training and capacity building of polling staff, media and communication and extensive voter outreach program amongst others”.

Param Bir Singh

commissioner. We wonder what could happen to a common man. This matter has become curiouser and curiouser between the then home minister and then commissioner...

“Issue notice to Respondents. Returnable on December 6. Meantime, the petitioner shall join the investigation and shall not be arrested,” the bench ordered.

After hearing the arguments for some time, it said that the only question which is to be examined was whether the CBI, investigating the corruption case against Deshmukh, can be entrusted with other aspects arising from the case.

“The stand of the CBI and the state government are also not known as the writ petition has been decided (in the Bombay High Court) on the threshold point of sending it (Singh’s plea) to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Prima facie this may not be the appropriate course of action,” the bench ordered.

At the outset, Bali said Singh was in India and even had a talk with him.

“Instructions received from the advocate-onrecord and also the client has spoken to me, he is very much in the country and he does not want to abscond and he does not want to run anywhere. The discussion with him is that the moment

Modi has done more for farmers than any farmer leader: Nadda

Yogi Adityanath with BJP President JP ‘Nadda during ‘Booth Adhyaksh Sammelan’ in Gorakhpur, Monday. (PTI)

GORAKHPUR (UP) NOV 22 (PTI): BJP chief J P Nadda on Monday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done more for farmers than any farmer leader and targeted the opposition par ties, alleging that they believe in family r ule and not democracy.

Addressing the c o nv e n t i o n o f b o o t h presidents of Gorakhpur a r e a a t C h a m p a D ev i Park here, Nadda without naming any party said, “We move forward with cultural nationalism and they (opposition) with ‘vanshwad’ (dynastic politics). For us nationalism is important and for them ‘vanshwad’ is everything.”

Many people become

leaders of farmers but if someone has done anything for the farmers, it is Modi, the BJP president said in remarks which come days after the prime minister announced the withdrawal of three agri laws which had triggered protests from a section of farmers.

Nadda said he had asked opposition leaders if their conscience does not hurt when “they stand for only one family’’. “ ’ Yo u ( o p p o s i t i o n leaders) have taken a ‘theka’ (contract) for clapping for only one family... they replied that they are trapped and cannot do anything in this regard,” he claimed.

While the BJP takes everyone along with the motto ‘sabka saath, sabka

vishwas”, the opposition indulge in politics of vote bank and worry about only a “particular community and family.”

“We think about the progress of everyone and they think about their brother and chacha (uncle). Now, he has stopped thinking about chacha also,” he said, in an apparent attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that it is the same state where mafia and rioters used to dominate under previous governments but the goons have forgotten hooliganism now.

He said that mafia has left the state today as they know that if they do anarchy there would be “recovery” from them also.

He said that Modi “is engaged in making India capable and protecting its pride and glory”, while ‘’ ‘Jinnahwadi’ people were robbing people of their rights’’.

BJP state president Swatantra Dev Singh said that on the call of the national president, every BJP worker served poor families during the coronavirus period.

Man found alive after night in morgue freezer NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (AGENCIES): A 45-yearold man, declared dead after a road accident in Uttar Pradesh, shocked his relatives when they found him still breathing despite a night in the freezer of a hospital morgue.

Srikesh Kumar was rushed to a clinic in a critical condition after he was hit by a motorbike in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad.

He was transported to a private medical facility where he was declared dead on arrival by the doctor, and then transported to a government hospital for post-mortem on Friday.

“The emergency medical officer examined him.

He did not find any signs of life and hence declared him dead,” Rajendra Kumar, the hospital’s medical superintendent, told AFP on Sunday.

The doctor said the police were informed and the body was placed in the morgue freezer until his family arrived six hours later.

“When a police team and his family came over to initiate the paperwork for the autopsy, he was found alive,” he added.

he touches Maharashtra and the police, there is an imminent threat to his life,” the senior lawyer said.

He said Singh needed protection as he had shown the courage to come to this court and raise the issue of corruption against the former state home minister.

Assailing the high court order, he said that I was told to go to the CAT for getting the CBI investigation and the law governing CAT does not provide the scope for CBI probe and “my case is the fit case for grant of protection as a whistleblower”.

The for mer police chief also referred to the transcripts of conversation which he had with DGP Pande when he had gone to “formally hand over the charge”, the lawyer said, adding that he was advised to take back his complaint and not to fight the system.

Recording the submissions, the bench said it did not want to deal with this aspect more at the moment.

Govt calls all-party meet on Sunday NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Ahead of the winter session of Parliament, the government has called an all-party meeting on Sunday, which is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said on Monday.

The floor leaders of all the political parties from both houses of Parliament have been invited to the meeting, they added.

Besides Modi, senior Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, will represent the government at the meeting.

CRPF personnel stand guard on strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Monday. (PTI)

PATHANKOT, NOV 22 (PTI): A grenade blast occurred near the gate of the Army cantonment here, following which an alert has been sounded in the border district, police said on Monday.

No casualty was reported in the incident that took place on Sunday night and was termed a “terror attack” by the police.

Some unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants hurled the g renade in front of the Triveni Dwar of the military area near Dheerapul here, the police said.

Asked what kind of grenade was used in the attack, Director General of Police Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota told PTI, “It was a Chinese-made P-86 grenade.”

The police said they are examining CCTV footage of the area to identify the assailants.

“The CCTV footage is being analysed,” said Senior Superintendent of Police, Pathankot, Surendra Lamba.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): In a major relief to former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, the Supreme Court on Monday protected him from arrest in criminal cases lodged against him in Maharashtra, wondering that if he is being hounded for filing cases against police officers and extortionists, “what could happen to a common man”.

The matter involving Singh and former state home minister Anil Deshmukh, facing probe into the cor r uption allegations levelled by Singh, has become “curiouser and curiouser”, the top court said, issuing notices to the Maharashtra government, its DGP Sanjay Pande and the CBI on the plea of the former top cop of Mumbai.

A bench headed by

Justice S K Kaul, which had said on November 19 that “no protection, no hearing until we know where you are”, was informed at the outset by senior advocate Puneet Bali that Singh does not want to abscond, is very much in India and apprehends threat of his life.

“The former Commissioner of police of Mumbai says that I have threat to life from Mumbai police then what faith the other people will have,” said the bench which also c o m p r i s e d Ju s t i c e s M Sundresh.

Singh was the Police Commissioner and has his own sources and the fact that as many as six criminal cases have been lodged against him by “extor tionists, bookies and police officers” against whom he had acted in past in the capacity of a police officer after he raised the corruption issue against Deshmukh are sufficient proof that he is being hounded, the senior lawyer said. “ T h i s i s a l l e ge d ly happening to the former

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army cantt; police term it ‘terror attack’

After the blast, an alert was sounded in Pathankot and nearby areas. Checking of vehicles was intensified at various points in and around the district.

A case under relevant sections of the Explosives Act has been registered in connection with the incident, the police said.

The Pathankot police and Ar my personnel conducted a search operation near the border area under Narot Jaimal Singh police station after some villagers claimed to have noticed some suspicious people on Sunday.

After information was received, the search operation was conducted with the help of a drone, a police official said.

Notably, the Pathankot Air Force base was attacked by terrorists in January 2016.

Another terror attack took place at a police station in Dinanagar in neighbouring Gurdaspur district in July 2015.

Earlier on Monday, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh

Randhawa said he had called a meeting of senior officers of the Amritsar border zone and the Jalandhar zone on Tuesday to review the law and order situation and security in the state.

Randhawa, who also holds the home portfolio, also issued strict instructions to the police to increase night patrolling in the state.

At least one-third of the gazetted officers in each commissionerate or district will be deputed for patrolling according to a roster.

In a statement, Randhawa said that it has come to his notice that adequate police patrolling was not being carried out during the night.

He said at least onethird of the officers should be on patrolling duty during the night and “I can randomly check the location of the duty officer at any time by making a video call to the concerned”.

Security of the state will not be compromised at any cost and strict action will be initiated against negligent officers, he said.

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Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 349 DIMAPUR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Misplaced priorities

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agaland is the first state to have been carved out of Assam in 1963 and had a head start over states that came into existence a decade later. A decade after Nagaland became a state, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura also attained statehood in 1971, followed by Sikkim in 1975 then Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in 1987. The new state took off on an amazing journey of progress after decades of disturbances. It may be said that development in Nagaland from 1963 onwards till early 90s was stable and consistent despite unresolved political issue. During those decades, the centre provided funds only for economic infrastructure such as road, electricity, water, transport, health etc. There was no extra fund unlike today where thousands of crore rupees over and above the annual state budget are provided through Central Sponsored Schemes and other packages. India’s economic saw a huge surge in the mid 20s which resulted in generous central funding to states. The quantum jump in funding to states had propelled far reaching progress in the north east. However, even before generous funds were allotted since mid-2000s, development in Nagaland was slowly grinding to a halt. Nagaland has been recipient of generous central funds since the late sixties and till the early 90s, development was progressing quite well. However, when corruption and extortion took centre-stage infrastructures that were so taken for granted like good road connectivity, uninterrupted power, water and health services began to take their toll. That’s why , the most vital and necessary infrastructures such as road communication and power still remain inadequate. There are various factors responsible in their own way and the net effect has led to progress grinding to a slow halt. Development concept comes to the fore and in line with the progress in human resource and the information and technology revolution. The challenges of change comes also with increase in population, improved education and growth of consumerism.

While the understanding of global economy has just one objective- progress- achieving the objective has different means as the variety of activities demand their own individual attention. In addition to contractsupply mania that has given rise to a growing breed of nouveau riche, funds have also been spent mostly on construction of huge government office buildings while the gap between the haves and haves not continues to widen. Another aspect that has caused heavy burden are employees under the government’s roll which is a little over 7.1 % of the state’s 19,80,602 population . The salary and upkeep of the government means that it has to spend around 65% of its budget for hardly 6% of its population. So much money is being spent each year while much needed resources have to be borrowed from the market. The 13th Finance Commission has recommended trimming of expenditure and as per its well defined parameters, Nagaland has an excess of over 70,000 government employees. The figure of ‘excess’ employment is based on the recommendation of the 13th Finance Commission that the salary component ought to be well within 35% of the budget. It can only be implemented with consequences that could spark strife. Drastically reducing unnecessary expenditure is politically suicidal in Nagaland as it will lead to constant political instability. This best reflects why development in real terms has taken a permanent back seat.

DailyDevotion Shallow and Profound

Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31 Beware of allowing yourself to think that the shallow aspects of life are not ordained by God; they are ordained by Him equally as much as the profound. We sometimes refuse to be shallow, not out of our deep devotion to God but because we wish to impress other people with the fact that we are not shallow. This is a sure sign of spiritual pride.

We must be careful, for this is how contempt for others is produced in our lives. And it causes us to be a walking rebuke to other people because they are more shallow than we are. Beware of posing as a profound person— God became a baby.

To be shallow is not a sign of being sinful, nor is shallowness an indication that there is no depth to your life at all— the ocean has a shore. Even the shallow things of life, such as eating and drinking, walking and talking, are ordained by God. These are all things our Lord did. He did them as the Son of God, and He said, “A disciple is not above his teacher…”

(Matthew 10:24).

We are safeguarded by the shallow things of life. We have to live the surface, commonsense life in a commonsense way. Then when God gives us the deeper things, they are obviously separated from the shallow concerns. Never show the depth of your life to anyone but God. We are so nauseatingly serious, so desperately interested in our own character and reputation, we refuse to behave like Christians in the shallow concerns of life.

Make a determination to take no one seriously except God. You may find that the first person you must be the most critical with, as being the greatest fraud you have ever known, is yourself.

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Where there is love there is life. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Post-mortem

Pol reform required to renew our tryst of democracy in Nagaland

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agaland state government is functioning normally under the new magic formula “opposition less” Government.

It could be the collective wisdom of the elected members of the 14th house to show the uniqueness of Naga unity to the world in dismantling the existing unlimited corruptions and bringing an era of Monarchy like situation in Nagaland to an end.

Obviously it’s not only the corruption within the system but a lack of transparency and accountability, arbitrary policy making and cheating of those who are governed for much too long.

If that’s the reason, we shall unitedly say ‘Gracias’.

Otherwise, even if a state government is functioning normally, it can fail anytime if it loses credibility and trust of the people.

Many anxious Nagas are observing that, whether the opposition less government is capable of providing the basic functions of government, such as law enforcement and justice, developments and a stable economy to the people of the state. Whether the opposition less government will protect the Constitutional rights of the citizens and the rule of law which are severely affected due to various obvious reasons.

Whether the opposition less government will provide the much needed public services, and stop the rampant illegal taxation forced upon

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the people by those various underground groups.

Whether the opposition less government will stop and discipline the various unions, civil society and NGOs that dictate terms with the elected government in Nagaland.

In this prevailing situation in our state, the most relevant point that I would like to ask is: What is the vision of our leaders in the opposition less government for the society at large? What is the philosophical framework of our leaders for future upcoming generations? Is Nagas political new alignment and new paradigm the vision of the opposition less house? Or’ could it be another jigsaw puzzle game of Alibaba and co to hijack the mandate of Naga electorate in 2023?

I am sure you can’t agree more that, a clear vision incorporates politics, socio-economic dynamics and security for any society.

It protects the egalitarian society including the politically confused ethnic Nagas. The party less government must bring out the new political template tags to the Nagas specially to the youths.

It is imperative to acknowledge the fact that, for achieving the desire aspirations of the enlightened Naga upcoming generations.

We need a visionary leadership acceptable to the fast changing world with a new slide model in hand. The only question is, how one

Bad teeth and Covid-19

ot brushing your teeth will get you in trouble with the dentist -- but since the arrival of the pandemic, it could lead to bigger problems too.

There’s growing evidence that poor oral health raises the risk posed by Covid.

Research shows that people with poor oral health can end up with more severe symptoms if they catch the coronavirus.

Covid patients who also have gum disease are three and a half times as likely to be admitted to intensive care compared to those without.

This may seem shocking, but the fact that there’s a link between oral health and Covid is less surprising when considering the link between oral hygiene and other diseases. Bad oral hygiene has been associated with making many other diseases worse.

Once the mouth’s bacteria become aggravated, they can cause gum disease, chewing away at the tissues of the mouth and entering the blood stream. And once there, the bacteria can then flow around the body and settle in various organs, raising levels of inflammation and over time contributing to various specific and chronic conditions.

Indeed, if this happens, there’s barely a part of the body that can’t potentially be affected.

So is the same thing happening with Covid?

Possibly. Compared to those with mild or moderate symptoms, people with severe Covid have elevated levels of a specific inflammatory marker (called CRP).

Some people with severe Covid also suffer what’s called a “cytokine storm”, where the immune system goes into overdrive fighting off the virus and harms the body’s own tissues at the same time.

Research shows that people with poor oral health also sometimes have elevated levels of CRP and cytokines -- which suggests that gum disease can trigger the same sort of zealous immune response as Covid (though to a lesser degree). So if the two diseases are encountered at the same time, then it’s possible that they together might

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can lead to keep up with the pace of rapid economic, political and social changes of the modern generation.

Unfortunately, in Naga politics money power has become so pervasive that as long as one has the money power, whether one has a political commitment and vision or not, it hardly matters, because any political party leaders be it from National, Regional or Local are easily managed, because money is the most crucial determinant factor to handle any given situations to cling on to power circulation.

That is the main factor why democracy has been reduced to being a laughable plutocracy in our state, for the simple reason that wealth becomes the main attribute for political offices, and political life in Nagaland has become highly money based and that’s why today many wealthy retired government officers in Nagaland are increasingly seeking for elective office in connivance with their political Dons.

The problem is Naga electorate has the taste of money specially during election time, because money is used for illegitimate purpose for vote-buying at alarming high scale.

As a result, many gifted individuals and public spirited leaders those who could have done much better in politics face insurmountable entry barriers and challenges.

The irony is over time, the volume of money re-

tip the immune response into harming the body’s own tissues.

However, we currently understand little about how exactly oral hygiene and Covid interact, and it could be that they are combining in other ways to make the disease worse too.

Bacterial superinfections are common in people who have Covid, and they’re significantly more common in people with severe disease. It’s not known precisely what impact they have, but it’s reasonable to assume that these concurrent infections raise the risk of severe disease and death.

If someone’s oral hygiene is poor, this could raise the risk of a superinfection.

Poor oral hygiene means more aggressive bacteria in the mouth, which could then easily be breathed into the airway and lungs to launch a superinfection.

There is enough evidence to consider poor oral hygiene a risk factor for complications in those who have Covid -- and especially in those who are already suffering with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease, as these can be aggravated by poor oral health and are themselves risk factors for Covid.

It’s therefore more important than ever to maintain proper oral hygiene. This means brushing twice a day for at least two minutes with a fluoride-containing toothpaste and visiting the dentist on a regular basis. Hopefully you won’t catch the coronavirus, but if you do, having good oral health and caring for your mouth could significantly reduce your risk of developing severe symptoms.

Sim K Singhrao is senior research fellow in the School of Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire. Alice Harding is Specialist Care Dentist and PhD candidate, School of Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire. A version of this article first appeared in the Conversation and has been reprinted under special arrangement.

(As published by Dhaka Tribune)

The process of atomisation

he process of atomisation has been set in motion quite sometime ago. This may not be the end but it will go on till there won’t anything worthwhile to divide further.

The general mentality of Nagas is for unabashed pomp and show as seen from the nameplates of the VIPs on vehicles, doorposts etc. There’s no sense of humility or decency.

When there is that much pride in any person, you can well imagine how much he can hide without blurting it out in the open.

In other human societies, people are more decent and feel

quired for expenditure on electorate increases manifold.

As such, there is no question for identifying the right persons and nurturing the talented contenders in Naga politics. It is undeniable fact that in Nagaland, whosoever is having the influence on those well entrenched political Big Hunchos at political nerve center Kohima, those who really matters in taking the crucial decisions for selection of the party candidature and placement to various elective offices, these few political ‘bukarats’ determine the electoral results in our state with the support of the erroneous government officials loyal to the ruling government in almost all the Assembly Constituencies in Nagaland.

I am not sure how many will agree to my observation that, for the past few decades state has been experimenting unusual flawed political democracy.

There are certain elements that explicitly rejects the conventional concept of democracy, rather those certain political Diabolus dictates policies and decides what electorate results should be achieved from which districts in Nagaland.

As such, It is undeniable fact that, many seasoned Naga politicians are victimized because of this very flawed and distorted democracy dictated by those Malefactors taking the advantage of their privileged

political positions.

That’s why, the aspiring young Naga political intellectuals community need to understand that, as long as this dangerous authoritarianism and dictatorship continues to exist in power circulation in Naga politics, no amount of deliberation will help us to achieve the much desire political objectives.Therefore, persuasive campaign should be launched to bring in the talented and aspiring young leaders from across the state to join in active politics and unitedly work out the befitting counter strategy with the support of the aggrieved masses to dismantled the dangerous vicious circle for a better future for the Nagas.

We all aspire to live in one of the greatest generations as one civilized family.

I believe with that ambition we can together march forward, however stormy or sunshine the day may be, nothing last forever.

There’s hope in the face of all the challenges and uncertainty. Nagas need to forget mistakes committed in the past, it’s time for political awakening for every Nagas. it’s time to stand united and start the progressive political and social reform activities across the state to fight against the continuing ugly political nepotism which is inimical to the interest of the Nagas.

Let’s make the movement with the theme, The young Naga “Intellectual Community Era” to estab-

lish Political and Economic freedom through reinvigoration of the moment for youth suffrage, the use of political influence of the Naga youth from across the length and breadth of the state to give political power equally to every Naga tribes by weakening the power and influence of those harmful vicious circle.

It’s paramount to distinguish between what happened to us yesterday and to critically analyze wisely and remind ourselves and promise not to commit the same mistake committed by our leaders in the past again.

Young minds need to get together to take the pledge that we will unitedly liberate Nagas political fate from the shackles of the erroneous decision in the past there by allowing only certain section of the society to dictate political terms in the state unchallenged.

We must liberate ourselves from division amongst us, pledge to work together with a changed mind-set, let’s resolved to be the beautiful rainbows in each other’s cloud to make the much needed colossus movement a reality, change our attitudes towards each other to fuel ourselves with positivity to let that fuel propel the young Naga intellectual community to positive action unitedly.

That’s why I opine, Political Reform is required to Renew Our Tryst of Democracy in Nagaland.

N. Thomas Lotha, Ex-MLA

‘14th Unification Day’ speech of GPRN/NSCN president Dear beloved Naga brothers and sisters, In the month of November 2007, the quest for Naga reconciliation and unity became a reality under the aegis of Nagaland GBs and DBs Union, tribal Hohos and other apex civil societies. Unification was neither a sudden event nor a backdoor effort as some labelled it. The process had due approval of the top leadership of both NSCN(IM) and NSCN(K) in 2007, preceded by intense prayer fasting programmes by different churches, prayer warriors and the national workers.

History bears witness to the effort of all peace loving Nagas in the historic endeavour.

We salute and convey our deepest homage to the brave martyrs who have propagated and battled for peace and unity in the course of striving for preservation of our history and identity which has been the foundation and a fundamental principle for the salvation of Naga people’s aspiration.

Most unfortunately, the idea of genuine reconciliation and unity was a mere lip service to many leaders. The eloquence on repentance and forgiveness did not originate from the heart. Thus, friction started resulting in hundreds of Naga patriots perishing since. The scars remains but the truth speaks to us profoundly each year as we remember the historic

event. God in Heaven and the many God fearing civil society leaders are alive to testify and witness as to what transpired and who failed the Naga people at a crucial hour on the issue of unity and reconciliation.

Today, by the grace of the Almighty God, Naga tribes, civil societies and peace loving Nagas have come to understand the reality of our situation. The Naga people heard about 3rd August 2015 Framework Agreement (FA) on TV and later a single page about the successful conclusion of the talks. On the other hand, the 17th November 2017 Agreed Position (AP) set the parameters of the Indo-Naga talks and the future political and administrative structure is made known to the people.

WC, NNPGs Agreed Position has entrenched and reaffirmed the essence and spirit of 1951 Plebiscite of the Nagas.

GPRN/NSCN believes the GOI should not insult the Naga people by recognising self-serving men outside the boundary of WC and GOI’s Agreed Position. Indian government and agencies will be held solely responsible for patronising unmandated, irresponsible armed element in Nagaland.

Honourable Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi has time and again assured the Naga

people of honourable and acceptable solution to the Naga political problem.

GOI must understand that at this point of time, there is no logic, merit or substance in granting ceasefire or designated camps to dubious entities for which GOI would be held accountable if hard earned peace goes out of hand.

GPRN/NSCN is an unwavering partner of the WC, NNPGs, and as such, the clarity of purpose and goal of “Agreed Position” signed on 17th November 2017, shall be taken to logical conclusion in the interest of both the Nagas and the GOI. WC, NNPGs has reached out to all stakeholders among Nagas and in the neighbourhood. To deprive and prolong Naga question, after concluding talks officially, would hurt the Naga sentiment bitterly.

History speaks to us that on 30th March 1953 at Kohima Local ground, Late Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Late Burmese Prime Minister U Nu experienced what it is like to hurt the Naga sentiment. I appeal for commitment and decisiveness from Indian government.

May good sense prevail in our time.

GOD BLESS NAGALAND! Gen. (Retd.) M.B Neokpao Konyak, President and Chairman, GPRN/NSCN

Reader’s Post

shy to display their designa- people more than anything else. tions, degrees etc if not really We must accept this negagreat or very prominent. tive side as evil, not conducive But here in Nagaland, the for our unity. honorary doctorates, flaunt As long as we treat *pride* their titles more prominently as a virtue or something good Sir, On Monday morning i was skimming through the newspaper and than the ones earned that de- and honourable, our society gree from very respectable uni- will continue to suffer divisions I show a poster on family planning, and in that poster there was a short versities with great difficulties and fighting over frivolous sentence, quoting, ‘Men’s participation is crucial to the success of family planning programs and women’s empowerment’, this means that the society and hardwork under strict and matters. needs men’s participation not only in family planning, but also in education, brilliant academicians.

We must try to establish a healthcare, counseling, etc. which are thought to be feminine. The fact is Some peons and chowki- just society and rule of law for dars dress better than their everyone and not for just a few that despite we are living in so called modern equality generation, only one gender is being emphasize. But, slowly emphasized is given to both genders, bosses and proudly wear their people or organisations. in one hand or the other. Nowadays it’s good to see, even male pageant designation.

Let justice reign supreme contest are coming up, where males are now being given importance in Aren’t we a proud nation pageantry. Let’s encourage and acknowledged both genders, in which ever without much achievement to in our land. categories or field.

B. Kezo (Retd) IPS, our credit and humility?

Former DGP, Nagaland N. L. Naga, Kohima Pride divides any group of Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Men’s participation is equally important

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Rulers need to introspect everyday: CJI Ramana

P U T TA PA RT H I , (ANDHRA PRADESH) NOV 22 (PTI): Rulers should introspect everyday whether the decisions taken by them are good and also check if they have any bad characteristics, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Monday.

Addressing the 40th convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Puttaparthi town in Anantapuramu district, Justice Ramana, quoting Mahabharata and Ramayana, said there are 14 bad qualities of rulers which they should avoid.

“All the rulers in the democratic set-up, before beginning their routine work, should introspect whether they have any bad characteristics. There is need to offer just administration and it should be according to people’s needs. There are several wise men here and you are watching the developments that are taking place worldwide and countrywide,” he said.

He said people are the

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ultimate lords in democracy and whatever decision has been taken by the dispensation should benefit them.

He further said it was his desire that all the systems in the country should be independent and honest aiming to serve the people which Sathya Sai Baba also used to say the same thing.

Unfor tunately, the modern education system tends to focus only on the utilitarian function and such a system is not equipped to deal with the moral or spiritual function of education which builds the character of students and allows them to develop a social

consciousness and a sense of responsibility, Justice Ramana said.

“True education is one which imbibes moral values and virtues of humility, discipline, selflessness, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and mutual respect,” he said.

On Sathya Sai Baba, Justice Ramana said, “I had the good fortune of having Baba’s darshan. I have always carried with me his words of wisdom.”

He further said: “There is no greater proponent of service, no greater mentor to follow than Baba himself. Sathya Sai means love, Sathya Sai means service, Sathya Sai means sacrifice.” “…Be it education, medical care, providing clean drinking water, relief work, Baba has showed us the righteous path. This is the concept embedded in our cultural ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family),” he said adding Baba’s life should be an inspiration to one and all.

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Several areas of Bengaluru, Chennai flooded after rain BENGALURU/CHENNAI, NOV 22 (AGENCIES): Several cars were found submerged under water in northern Bengaluru, just as pockets of northern Chennai’s Manali saw heavy waterlogging, after torrential rains over the past few days caused severe flooding in these areas, reports NDTV. Visuals from Karnataka’s capital city showed a car partially under water in an inundated underpass, with a man sitting atop its hood while another waded waist-deep through the water, struggling to drag the submerged vehicle out of the flooded area.

Bengaluru saw heavy flooding overnight as the Allalasandra lake overflowed, inundating the lake’s surrounding areas. Several roads in northern Bengaluru were left severely waterlogged as a result of last night’s downpour.

The Yelahanka, Nagavara, Kogilu Cross and Vidyaranyapura areas of the city were particularly affected by the rain. In Yelahanka, 153 mm of rain fell in the last 24 hours alone, contributing to the area’s

heavy waterlogging. The same area received a visit from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), who arrived in the neighbourhood to service an apartment that saw water enter its premises.

Meanwhile, water entered multiple homes in Manali, an industrial pocket of Tamil Nadu’s capital.

Many parts of the neighbourhood in northern Chennai were heavily inundated due to excess discharge from the Kosasthalaiyar river.

Surplus water overflowing from the neighbouring city of Chittoor -- one of the worst affected areas in the rain that hit Andhra Pradesh on Saturday -- also contributed to the overnight deluge, as water from the Poondi reservoir in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvallur district, filled to capacity, was released beyond 3000 cubic feet per second a few days back. However, discharge from the Poondi reservoir has now been reduced, authorities said today.

Boats have also been deployed in some areas of northern Chennai to deal with the situation.

Parl panel adopts report on data protection amid dissent by oppn MPs NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): After nearly two years of deliberations, the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 on Monday adopted the report on the Bill, which provided the government with powers to give exemptions to its probe agencies from the provisions of the Act, a move opposed by opposition MPs who filed their dissent notes.

Congress leader and chief whip of the party in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh was among the four MPs from the Congress besides two MPs from the Trinamool Congress and one from the Biju Janata Dal who submitted their dissent notes on the report of the Committee, headed

by P P Chaudhary.

The Bill, seeking to provide for the protection of personal data of individuals and establish a Data Protection Authority for the same, was brought in Parliament in 2019 and was referred to the Joint Committee for further scrutiny on the demand of opposi-

tion members.

As per the PDP Bill, the Central government can exempt its agencies from the provisions of the Act for protecting national interests and for protecting the security of the state, public order, sovereignty and integrity of India.

Exemption of certain provisions for processing of personal data in the interests of prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of any offence or any other contravention of any law was also provided for in the Bill.

The main objection of opposition members was granting “unbridled powers” to the Central government to exempt any of its probe agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate and CBI from the purview of the entire Act. Some of the opposing MPs suggested that the government should seek parliamentary approval for allowing exemptions to its agencies from the purview of the Act as a safeguard for ensuring greater accountability, but the same was not

accepted.

Data protection and privacy of individuals have been a major cause of concern among opposition leaders who have been opposing certain provisions of the Bill, including giving unbridled powers to the state and its agencies for use of personal data.

The PDP Bill and this report are likely to become a fresh trigger for another faceoff between the government and the opposition in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament starting November 29.

The Monsoon session of Parliament was washed out over the Pegasus snooping issue with opposition parties demanding a discussion and a court-monitored probe along with a JPC. Opposition members are once again expected to raise the issue in the upcoming session, even after the Supreme Court ordered an independent probe into the allegations of unauthorised surveillance using the Pegasus spyware and set up a three-member technical committee.

Country seeing politics of change: Mulayam Singh Ovation leads to arrogance: Mohan Bhagwat

LU C K N OW, N OV 2 2 (PTI): BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday compared Union minister of state Ajay Mishra with a “terrorist” and sought his arrest in connection with the death of four farmers in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

The Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader also opposed the proposed inauguration of a sugar mill in Lakhimpur Kheri by the minister, saying if he turns up there, farmers won’t take their sugarcane to the mill.

The violence had erupted on October 3 when farmers were protesting the visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya to Mishra’s native place.

Four agitating farmers were run over by a vehicle allegedly carrying BJP workers.

Four others, including a journalist and two BJP workers, were also killed in the violence that followed.

Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra has been named as accused in the case.

Addressing a “kisan mahapanchayat” here at Eco Garden, Tikait said the arrest of the minister is one of their main issues.

He said attempts are being made to make the minister a “hero” from a “qatil” (murdrer).

“If terrorists from Kashmir can be lodged in the Agra jail, then the murderer of farmers is also a terrorist and he too should go to the Agra jail,” Tikait said.

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In India, more importance has always been given to internal peace and value system, Bhagwat said.

He also said that India is now rising but not just to become a superpower but to become a Vishwa Guru (World Leader).

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“Today you are celebrating my birthday but I will be happy if the birthday of even the poorest person is celebrated and birthdays of all of you are celebrated.

You celebrate and invite me, I will come,” Mulayam Singh told the party workers.

Speaking at the event, Akhilesh Yadav asked his father to give his blessings to

achieving self-importance.

“Service should not be aimed at enhancing selfimportance. Ovation raises enthusiasm but also leads to arrogance,” he said.

Stating that arrogance is destructive even in favourable conditions, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said one has to be more cautious in a conductive atmosphere.

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ing Mulayam Singh’s entry into his 83rd year.

The SP patriarch cut the cake and the laddu with Akhilesh Yadav.

Addressing the gathering, Mulayam Singh said the country is witnessing “parivartan ki rajneeti” (politics of change) and the youth, who are full of enthusiasm, should make it successful. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will be

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Underlining that self-importance should not come in the way of service, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said ovation may infuse enthusiasm but it also leads to arrogance, which is destructive even in favourable conditions.

Speaking at an event organised by the Bharatiya Vikas Parishad here to honour individuals involved in social welfare activities, Bhagwat said service should not be aimed at

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Akhilesh Yadav felicitates Mulayam Singh Yadav on his 83rd birthday, at party office in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI)

all the partymen.

M u l a y a m S i n g h ’s younger brother and president of Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) Shivpal Yadav did not join the celebrations at the SP office.

Shivpal Yadav celebrated the occasion at Saifai in Etawah district, where he also attended a ‘dangal’ (wrestling championship).

Shivpal Yadav cut a large cake with his son Aditya Yadav and party workers at a stadium and offered it to Mulayam Singh’s photograph.

In a tweet in Hindi, Shivpal Yadav described his elder brother as a source of inspiration and the “flagbearer of social justice” and wished him a long and healthy life.

Uttar Pradesh SP president Naresh Uttam said that the party is celebrating Mulayam Singh’s birthday across the state by distributing fruits, food and clothes.

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He was addressing SP workers at the party headquarters here during a function to celebrate his 82nd birthday. He reached the SP headquarters with his son and party president Akhilesh Yadav. The two were welcomed by party leaders including Ram Gopal Yadav and Dharmendra Yadav.

Hoardings were put up at Vikramaditya Marg, where the party headquarters are located, greeting Mulayam Singh on his birthday.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Gold price in the national capital on Monday gained marginally by Rs 17 to Rs 47,869 per 10 gram amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 47,852 per 10 gram.

Silver surged Rs 444 to Rs 64,690 per kilogram from Rs 64,246 per kilogram in the previous trade.

The Indian rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 74.40 against the US dollar on Monday.

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ULBs, after which the ADC had kept all ballot boxes inside the strong Room at ADC office, Tobu. These boxes were then shifted to Tobu police station for safe custody. They said, till date, the ballot boxes were lying at the police station.

They said huge amount of money were spent by ULB candidates in 2017 and therefore, demanded to know from the ADC as to who would pay them compensation?

district-wise micro plans, deploy adequate number of teams and to regularly review the daily progress of the low performing districts.

While India’s first dose coverage is at 82% (as on date), except for the UT of Puducherry, coverage of other states remained below 60%. Nagaland with a target population of 14.7 lakhs has over 7.5 lakh 1st doses to be achieved and 1.2 lakh beneficiaries due for 2nd doses.

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in the matter.

The duo also mentioned that in 2017, as per the order of State Election Commission for election to urban local bodies (ULBs), the polls to TTC were conducted peacefully on February 1, 2017 with 33% reservation for women candidates. They said some candidates were even elected unopposed.

Subsequent to the State government passed an order withholding the election to

(From p-1) While India’s first dose coverage is at 82% and second dose coverage at 43%, Puducherry (66%, 39%), Nagaland (49%, 36%), Meghalaya (57%, 38%) and Manipur (54%, 36%) lag behind from national average in their first and second dose coverage.

Reviewing the vaccination status of the three states and UT and the progress under the Har Ghar Dastak campaign, Mandaviya urged the officials to innovatively rope in all stakeholders including NGOs, faith-based organisations, religious leaders, community influencers and other partners to motivate and mobilise all eligible population towards full vaccination.

He also urged the States to deploy all State government officials, one day each week, to visit each eligible household to motivate and mobilise them to towards full vaccination.

Mandaviya also asked the states to prepare detailed

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(From p-1) In a representation addressed to additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Tobu, candidates- YC Langsao and L Kaiba on behalf TTC candidates demanded that no such appointment be made to the council without counting of votes from ballot boxes.

The duo also warned that they would be forced to take recourse to any action in the future in the event authorities failed to intervene

of the high courts. Also addressing the media, NDBA treasurer Lhaliezhü, who was appointed DB in 1982, said technically the first government employees among the Nagas were dobashis since they were appointed during the British era.

He said the Centre was aware of the importance of customary courts and therefore necessary appointments were made from time to time.

The NDBA leaders cited some cases that were settled in customary courts after high courts failed to deliver any judgement.

These include the land dispute between Yaong and Orangkong villages, land dispute between Yansithong ‘A’ (Sangtam) and ‘B’ (Sumi) villages, boundary dispute between Pongo Phom and Longching Konyak, boundary dispute between Chemyuchung Phom and Anaki village (Ao) and the boundary dispute between Jalukie and Peren villages in Peren district.

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in Nagaland meant safeguarding the rights, culture and traditions of the Nagas in accordance with the status enshrined in Article 371 (A) for the State.

Pitching in, NDBA president Noklentoba Ao said in olden times morungs in all Naga villages were the centres where customary practices and traditions were taught.

Therefore, he cautioned that the importance of customary courts should not be overlooked, else Nagas would lose their identity and their traditions would fade into oblivion.

NDBA vice president Khunyü Rino claimed that even among the tribal States in the Northeast, Nagaland was considered most prominent and where customary laws were practised.

He feared that people belonging to lower strata of the community would face immense problems if customary courts disappeared since they would be unable to pay the huge fees

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of any party.

Questioned whether split of Akato from NSCN (R) and formation of another faction would disturb the ongoing Naga peace process, the WSKH leaders said they were never involved in the matter of members or workers changed from one faction to another.

Pointing out that there had been and would be workers shifting from one faction to another, they questioned why this was an issue now when Akato wanted to form a new faction.

They opined that there was no rule that one could not form a faction.

Even though it was better to join hands and work together for Naga solution, they opined that mindset and working ethics were not same, which led to factionalism.

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(From p-1) Meanwhile, WSKH judicial adviser Kakuho Awomi claimed that Akato was also the head GB of his village, but he sacrificed his position to work for Naga nation.

As Akato was born and brought up as a citizen of Western Sumi, he said the hoho would continue to support him in all his endeavours. He however clarified that the hoho was not against any faction.

Another WSKH member remarked that the hoho was also in support of Akato’s split from NSCN (R).

Asked on the nomenclature of the faction, WSKH members replied that the matter was best left to the faction to decide, terming it as an “internal issue”. They maintained that the hoho was not involved in formation or split

50 per cent more talk time worth Rs 99, 200MB data, 1p/sec voice tariff.

The other categories where a hike has been announced are unlimited voice bundles and data top-ups.

This is the first time after a long gap that the company has hiked tariffs at this scale.

Previously, the revision had been to a limited extent. For instance, in July this year, Airtel discontinued its Rs 49 prepaid recharge, raising entry-level pricing to improve realisations, and also upgraded its postpaid plans.

industry ARPUs (Average Revenue Per User) is not sustainable and should improve to Rs 200 in the near term, and Rs 300 in the longer term.

For the just-ended quarter, Airtel’s mobile ARPU increased to Rs 153.

With Airtel announcing the tariff reset, many industry watchers expect Vodafone Idea and Jio to follow similar lines.

Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar, during a recent post-earnings investor call of the company, had asserted that tariff hike remains critical for continued revival of the sector.

Takkar said the company has started working on raising mobile tariffs, and it is expected to be in place very soon.

“Some activity on tariff hikes has started to happen. Tariff hikes which are the next important step will also take (place) soon. For us, particularly as a company, we will not shy away from raising tariffs,” Takkar had said.

(From p-1) He further claimed that customary courts had evolved out of the continued practices of accepted behaviour and standards within communities and stood as an institution between village courts, session and high courts.

These courts adjudicate cases that were not triable by village courts, especially cases of land dispute where the final and highest form for settlement was swearing of oath.

Yanthan said customary courts stood on truth alone and were peoplefriendly, easily accessible and low cost with prompt judgements for any dispute.

Therefore, in the absence of customary courts, he pointed out that the essence embedded in customs and traditions would steadily vanish as cases that could not be tried in the village courts would directly end up in other higher courts.

On that note, he said having customary courts

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“We also believe that this level of ARPU will enable the substantial investments required in networks and spectrum. Even more important, this will give Airtel the elbow room to roll out 5G in India,” an Airtel statement said.

As a first step towards this, the company said it is taking the lead in “rebalancing” tariffs during November.

In tariffed voice plans, the new rate is Rs 99, against the current Rs 79 - which works out to an increase of 25.3 per cent.

This comes with 28 days validity and benefits like

The hikes are farreaching, this time around.

In the unlimited voice bundle, Airtel’s plan priced at Rs 149 will now be Rs 179 with a validity of 28 days and benefits such as unlimited calling, 100 SMS/day, 2 GB data; even as at the top end the Rs 2,498 plan has been hiked to Rs 2,999 and comes with 365 days for unlimited calling, 100 SMS/day and 2 GB/day data.

For data top-ups, the Rs 48 plan would now cost Rs 58, offering 3 GB data; while the Rs 98 plan has been increased to Rs 118 with 12 GB data.

Airtel has also announced a tariff hike in Rs 251 data top-up plan, which will now cost Rs 301 with 50 GB data.

It is pertinent to mention here that Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal had earlier this year said the industry’s tariffs need to go up amid tremendous stress in the telecom sector.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (PTI): Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced 20-25 per cent tariff hikes for various prepaid offerings, including tariffed voice plans, unlimited voice bundles and data top-ups, and said the new rates will come into effect from November 26.

The entry-level tariffed voice plan has been raised by about 25 per cent, while for unlimited voice bundles, the increase in most cases is about 20 per cent. Sunil Mittal led telco -- whose India mobile customer base stood at about 323 million at the last count -- has also increased the tariffs for data top-up plans by about 20-21 per cent.

In a statement announcing the revised mobile tariffs, Airtel said it has always maintained that the mobile Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) needs to be at Rs 200 and ultimately at Rs 300 to provide a reasonable return on capital that allows for a financially healthy business model.

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Democracy backsliding across the world: Report COPENHAGEN, NOV 22 (AP): Democracy is deteriorating across the world, with countries notably taking undemocratic and unnecessary actions to contain the coronavirus pandemic, an intergovernmental body said in its new report Monday.

“Many democratic governments are backsliding,” the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, or International IDEA, said.

The 34-nation organisation added that as of August 2021, 64 per cent of countries have taken an action to curb the pandemic that it considers “disproportionate, unnecessary or illegal.” The Swedish-based body added that the situation is also getting worse in countries that are not democratic. Autocratic regimes have become “even more brazen in their repression,” free speech has been restricted and the rule of law has been weakened, it said.

In its flagship report on the state of democracy, International IDEA said the number of backsliding

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democracies has doubled in the past decade, and mentioned in particular the United States, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia.

“This is the time for democracies to be bold, to innovate and revitalise themselves,” International IDEA Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora said in a statement.

The report said that “the two years since our last report have not been good for democracy,” and the achievement reached when democracy became the predominant form of governance “now hangs in the balance like never before.”

“Overall, the number of countries moving in an

authoritarian direction in 2020 outnumbered those going in a democratic direction,” the report said, adding that in the past two years, the world has lost at least four democracies, “either through flawed elections or military coups.”

The 80-page report by the intergovernmental organisation whose mission is to advance democracy worldwide, noted “the remarkable strength of civic activism.” It said more than 80 countries have seen protests and civic action during the pandemic despite often-harsh government restrictions. However, prodemocracy movements have met repression in Belarus;

Cuba; Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland; Myanmar; and Sudan.

The report comes ahead of US President Joe Biden’s December 9-10 virtual “summit for democracy” aimed at gathering government, civil society and private sector leaders in what Biden has cast as a global faceoff against rising autocratic forces.

In Asia, International IDEA said, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Myanmar have suffered from “a wave of growing authoritarianism.” But democratic erosion has also been found in India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

“China’s influence, coupled with its own deepening autocratisation, also puts the legitimacy of the democratic model at risk,” the report said.

In Africa, democracy declines “have undermined remarkable progress made across the continent over the past three decades.”

The pandemic has added pressure on governments to respond to concerns regard-

ing governance, rights and social inequality, it said. It also noted military coups in Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan.

The report also noted that half the democracies in the Americas have suffered democratic erosion, with notable declines in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador and the United States.

As for Europe, the pandemic “has placed a strain on democracy” and some countries where democratic principles were already under threat, it provided an excuse for governments to weaken democracy further.

Europe’s non-democratic governments — it identified Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia and Turkey — have intensified their already very repressive practices, International IDEA said.

“The pandemic broadened the pre-existing rift between high-performing democracies in Western Europe and weaker counterparts in Central and Eastern Europe,” said Sam Van Der Staak, head of Program Regional Europe.

China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia: Xi Jinping BEIJING, NOV 22 (AP): Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its smaller neighbours, amid ongoing friction over the South China Sea. Xi made the remarks during a virtual conference with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, held to mark the 30th anniversary of relations between China and the grouping.

Two diplomats said ASEAN member Myanmar was not represented at Monday’s meeting after its military-installed government refused to allow an ASEAN envoy to meet with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other arrested politicians. Military ruler Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was also barred from representing his country at the last ASEAN summit.

China has repeatedly sought to overcome concerns about its rising power and influence in the re-

Xi Jinping waves as he chairs the ASEAN-China Special Summit on Monday.

gion, particularly its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea that overlaps the claims of ASEAN members Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei and the Philippines.

“China resolutely opposes hegemonism and power politics, wishes to maintain friendly relations with its neighbours and jointly nurture lasting peace in the region and absolutely will not seek hegemony or even less, bully the small,” Xi said, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

Xi’s remarks came days after Chinese coast guard ships blocked and sprayed a powerful stream of water

at two Philippine boats carrying supplies to troops at a disputed South China Sea shoal and forced them to turn back.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte highlighted the incident in his remarks at the conference, referring to the shoal by its Philippine name.

“We abhor the recent event in the Ayungin Shoal and view with grave concern other similar developments.

This does not speak well of the relations between our nations and our partnership,” Duterte said, according to a statement from his office.

SL’s ex-police chief indicted in Venezuela votes in regional election under international eye 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack C O LO M B O, N OV 2 2 (PTI): Sri Lanka’s former police chief Pujith Jayasundera was on Monday indicted with 855 charges of criminal negligence for failing to act despite receiving prior intelligence warnings in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack that killed nearly 270 people, including 11 Indians.

The Attorney General read out the charges when the case was taken up before a three-judge High Court bench comprising Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige and Mohamed Irshadeen on Monday.

Pujith Jayasundera

A total of 855 charges of criminal negligence were levelled against Jayasundera, who pleaded not guilty.

Jayasundera was present in the courtroom when the charges were read out

against him in the case, which has over 1,200 witnesses, lawyers said.

His lawyers insisted that the former Inspector General was not guilty of ignoring prior intelligence.

Former defence secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who was a key member in the defence ministry when the attack took place in April 2019, also faces similar charges.

Jayasundera and Fernando were suspended from service and arrested in connection with the case.

However, they were later released on bail.

CARACAS (VENEZUELA), NOV 22 (AP): Under the scrutiny of international observers, Venezuelans cast ballots for thousands of local races in elections that for the first time in four years included major opposition participation, a move that divided the already fractured bloc adversarial to President Nicolas Maduro.

More than 130 international monitors, mostly from the European Union, fanned out across the South American nation to take note of electoral conditions such as fairness, media access, campaign activities and disqualification of candidates. Their presence was among a series of moves

People are allowed in to vote during regional elections, at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday. (AP/PTI)

meant to build confidence in Venezuela’s long-tarnished electoral system, but turnout was still low.

“It gives me a little more confidence that they respect our right to vote and

respect our vote because we want this to change,” hospital worker Pedro Martinez, 56, said of the observers’ work.

Yet he understood why few people were in line

at the polling centre in an eastern Caracas neighbourhood that typically votes against Maduro and his allies: Opposition leaders “fight amongst themselves”.

“That division in the opposition leads to few people (voting),” said Martinez, for whom his country’s economy and health care services were top of mind this election. “The opposition has to work very hard to gain people’s trust.”

More than 21 million Venezuelans were eligible to vote in over 3,000 contests, including for 23 governors and 335 mayors. More than 70,000 candidates entered the races.

Historically, voter turn-

out has been low for state and municipal elections, with abstention hovering around 70%. The regional contests normally don’t attract much attention beyond the country’s borders, but Sunday was different because of the steps taken by Maduro’s regime and his adversaries leading up to the election.

The National Assembly, with a pro-Maduro majority, in May appointed two well-known opponents as members of the National Electoral Council’s leadership, including an activist who was imprisoned over accusations of participating in actions to destabilise the government.

Netanyahu’s ex-aide testifies in corruption trial Merkel urges tougher curbs to battle 4th Covid wave in journalism in 2009 to work as a spokesman for Netanyahu’s government, and in 2014 became the Netanyahu family’s spokesman and adviser.

In 2018, after he was arrested in connection with one of Netanyahu’s corruption cases, Hefetz signed a state’s witness deal and Netanyahu flanked by lawyers in his corruption trial at the provided investigators with District Court in east Jerusalem Monday. recordings of conversations accepted bribes. The former leader, denies any wrongdo- with Netanyahu and his premier, now opposition ing. Hefetz left a long career family.

Taliban bans women from TV dramas

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (IANS): Women have been banned from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban-led government, the BBC reported.

Female journalists and presenters have also been ordered to wear headscarves on screen, although the guidelines do not say which type of covering to use.

UK to host G7 Summit in Dec L O N D O N, N OV 2 2 (IANS): The UK will host a summit of G7 Foreign and Development Ministers next month in the city of Liverpool, the government announced in a statement.

According to the statement issued late Sunday, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will welcome counterparts from the US, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and the European Union (EU) from December 10-12.

The UK is holding the G7 Presidency in 2021 and this is the second in-person gathering of G7 Foreign Ministers this year, following May’s meeting in London.

Reporters say some of the rules are vague and subject to interpretation, according to the BBC report.

The latest set of Taliban guidelines, which have been issued to Afghan television channels, features eight new rules.

They include the banning of films considered against the principles of Sharia, or Islamic law and Afghan values, while foot-

age of men exposing intimate parts of the body is prohibited, the report added.

Comedy and entertainment shows that insult religion or may be considered offensive to Afghans are also forbidden.

The Taliban have insisted that foreign films promoting foreign cultural values should not be broadcast, the report added.

OFFICE OF THE KOHIma Y.N.Y. WElFarE SOCIETY Kohima : NagalaNd Regd. No. H/RS- 3869 Dated: 19-20-2004

FELICITATION

The Kohima Yongnyah, Nyang and Yongam Welfare Society (KYNYWS) with immense pride and honour convey our heartfelt congratulations to Shri. T. Lungmei Phom, S/o Shri. Tengnyei Phom from Nyang Village on his promotion to Section Officer under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department.

The Society wishes him all the best in his new assignment.

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We, the Seluku Hapoe Evan Ekhung (SHEE) would like to honour and convey our heartiest congratulations to Shri. M. Tsenro Kikon, S/o.

Lt. Mhonchan Kikon on his promotion to the post of Joint Director, Department of Treasuries & Accounts, Government of Nagaland he is the first person to attain such position among the Seluku Village.

We take immense pride on your great achievement. May our Almighty God bless him long life and success in his future endeavour.

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BERLIN, NOV 22 (AGENCIES): Germany’s acting Chancellor Angela Merkel told leaders of her conservative party that measures being taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Europe’s biggest economy were insufficient and that stronger action needed to be taken.

“We are in a highly dramatic situation. What is in place now is not sufficient,” she told CDU leaders in a meeting, according to two participants.

Case numbers in Germany have been soaring, especially among the elderly whose first two shots of COVID-19 vaccine were at the start of the year, and among children that are not eligible for inoculation.

Some 79% of adults in Germany have had two shots of COVID-19 vaccine, but only 7.5% have received booster shots so far, as the total number of coronavirus deaths in Germany approaches 100,000.

OFFICE OF THE LOTHA COMMUNITY PADUM PUKHURI VILLAGE, DIMAPUR APPRECIATION

Through this column, we the Lotha community Padum Pukhuri village would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to the following individual and various community for their immense contribution in cash, kind and physical presence during the successful celebration of Lotha community Padum Pukhuri Village Silver Jubilee cum Tokhu Emong on 6th & 7th Nov. 2021.

1. Shri Azheto Zhimomi, Honourable MLA 3 Dimapur III A/C. 2. Er. Echungbemo Humtsoe (Retd Chief Engineer) 3. Shri Albert Ezung, Administrator (DMC) 4. Shri Thungbemo Patton, SDO Civil (Pfutsero) 5. Shri Vihokhu Swu, G.B Padum Pukhuri Village.

6. Shri Kikhu Semy, G.B Padum Pukhuri Village.

7. Shri M. Yanthan IAS (Retd) 8. Padum Pukhuri Village Council.

9. Ao Senso Telongjem Padum Pukhuri Village.

10. Sumi Community Padum Pukhuri Village.

11. Rengma Community Padum Pukhuri Village.

12. Civil Defence, Home Guard and SDRF Pipe Band CTI Toluvi Dimapur.

The Silver Jubilee cum Tokhu Emong organizing committee would also like to sincerely thank all the esteemed members of the Lotha Community Padum Pukhuri for their generous contribution and cooperation for the successful celebration of the event.

Sd/Libemo Humtsoe Convenor Planning Committee

Sd/Jerry Tsanglao Vice Chairman Lotha Community Padum Pukhuri Village

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Germany has already decided to limit large parts of public life in areas where hospitals are becoming full of COVID-19 patients to those who have either been vaccinated or have recovered from the illness.

But Merkel said neither those measures nor a higher uptake of vaccinations would be enough to halt the rapid rise of infections in the short run. She called on Germany’s 16 federal states to decide tough

measures by Wednesday.

Neighbouring Austria imposed a full COVID-19 lockdown on Monday, and German acting Health Minister Jens Spahn warned on Friday that Germany may follow.

Ger many re por ted 30,643 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and 62 deaths, with an incidence - the number of cases per 100,000 people over a week of 386.5, a 15th consecutive day of record numbers.

OFFICE OF THE

KOHIMA DIBUIA STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION

With immense joy, the Kohima Dibuia Students' Union conveys its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Akumjung Pongen on his incredible success in securing the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. It may be recalled that he is the first Rhodes Scholar from Nagaland to have qualified for Postgraduate study in the Oxford university from 2022 academic session. On this proud moment, the union also wishes and prays that the Almighty continue to guide him that he excelled even in his future endeavours. db-381/21 OFFICE OF THE

UNITED SOYIM CLUB Ungma : Mokokchung Regd. No. 1959

Acknowledgement We, the United Soyim Club (USC) would like to share our deepest and sincere gratitude to the following doctors for assisting our mission in organising a free medical camp. This initiative was organised on account of USC Golden Jubilee.

1. Dr. Alemba R Jamir, MD Medical IMDH 2. Dr. Sholongba T Jamir, MO PHC, Ungma.

3. Dr. B.Arenla Jamir, Dental Surgeon CHS, Changtongya 4. Dr. Sangyula, Ophthalmic Assistant CHC, Mangkolemba.

5. Dr. Sentila, MO PHC, Longkhum & UPHC, Yimyu 6. UPHC, Yimyu staff.

7. ICTC, MKG 8. IDSP, MKG. The free medical camp was organised on 19th November 2021 at Government Primary School (GPS) Ungma Old, Mokokchung. Our initiative was a success with 288 individuals residents of Ungma accessing this free medical aid. The availing services were1. Free medical consultation 2. Eye checkup.

3. Dental checkup 4. RBS, Blood grouping and haemoglobin 5. HIV test 6. Malaria test 7. Free medicines We thank everyone involved for turning this initiative into a success and request everyone to remember us in your prayers as we look forward to celebrating our Golden Jubilee on 21st December 2021.

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JERUSALEM, NOV 22 (AP): A one-time confidante to Benjamin Netanyahu began testifying against him Monday in the former Israeli prime minister’s corruption trial in Jerusalem.

Nir Hefetz, a former spokesman for Netanyahu, is a key prosecution witness expected to deliver critical testimony in the trial, which revolves around accusations that Netanyahu committed fraud, breach of trust and

Sd/Sd/Temjenyapang Pongen Imtimeren Jamir (Convenor) (Secretary) Planning cum Fund Raise Committee Planning cum Fund Raise Committee USC Golden Jubilee USC Golden Jubilee

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Musika festival in Dimapur from December 7-9

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usik-A events, the organizer of Thuwuni Festival, December Fest, Dimapur Festival and many other festivals in collaboration with Beta 3 is all set to organise a three-day festival from December 7-9 at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, Sovima 6th Mile, Dimapur.

The 3-day music festival aims at market for local entrepreneurs; a support system created by artistes for the artistes and content creators to support each other; encourage and support upcoming talents; a place for family recreation; and to promote tourism.

The festival would encompass Flea market, local food & beverages, stalls, night bazaar and product displays.

On day-1, there will be first Nagaland Youtuber’s Meet. Youtubers from across North East will come and celebrate the day together, make vlogs and meet their fans.

Inglish Maker, Kents Vlog, Aseno Ayemi, Sunep Lem-

Proprietor of Musik-A music institute Alobo Naga and others.

Bands”. Audition will be held on December 5 at Musika School, Diphupar. Selected bands will perform at the finale on December 8. Pool prize money for the competitions will 1.5 Lakhs. To participate, bands can contact at 91 7005290737.

On day-3, there will International EDM Nite where ar tistes like Dj Aloza, Dj Noel Zoek, DJ Boka from Nagaland and Dj Rhon from Bangalore will be performing.

Headlining Act: Kira Amber, one of the top female DJ’S in Ukraine.

Kira Amber has made her presence mark in the industry with her great stage presence and amazing music.

Her music has travelled to many countries in the world.

Partners for the Musika event are Beta 3, Case Construction, The Fitness House, Vision Institute, NAB Foundation, Tune In, Dr Kahuka Clinical Spa, Nagaland Coffee and more.

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BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat top winners’ list at American Music Awards

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winning Collaboration of the Year for ‘Kiss Me More’ with SZA, as well as Favorite Female R&B Artist and R&B Album for ‘Planet Her’. Rodrigo, meanwhile, won New Artist of the Year.

Hosted by Am eri can rapper Cardi B, who told ‘Variety’ a couple of days back how she came very close to collaborating with BTS, the star-studded awards show featured performances from the Korean group with Coldplay, Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, Måneskin, Walker Hayes, Mickey Guyton, Bad Bunny,

Tainy with Julieta Venegas, Carrie Underwood with Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, New Edition and New Kids on the Block. Diplo was on DJ duty for the ceremony.

Rodrigo and the Weeknd led the nominations with seven and six nods, respectively. Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon each received five nominations.

The show’s winners are voted on by fans, with new categories this year including Favourite Trending Song, Favorite Gospel Artist and Favorite Latin Duo or Group.

Could these drinks lower your Satellite for tracking world’s water to launch in 2022 odds for dementia and stroke?

BRIT Awards to introduce genderneutral categories

tur, Yatra Kid, Agu Kath, Afrikan Amakishiu, Mr. Smile, Lolo Ezung and many more…will be present to meet their Youtube family members.

Fans/subscribers will get chance to meet and greet all their favourite youtubers in one place.

Case construction presents dance battle In order to support the dancers, Musika is organizing a “Dance Battle”, open to all dancers irrespective of style, genre, gender etc where Elemenz/Ethnic

Future from Kohima will be judging the contest.

Rules and regulations for the video audition: The video of the participants should not be less than 1 minute and not more than 1:59 minutes; there should be no cuts or edits in the video; the video should be in landscape mode with enough lightning; open dance competition: Solo and crews are both welcome.

Par ticipants can Whatsapp their dance videos to +91 90898 26275.

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few cups of your favorite brew -- coffee or tea -- each day might help keep stroke and dementia at bay, a large new study suggests.

For close to 14 years, scientists stacked up coffee and tea consumption against the risk of stroke and dementia among nearly 366,000 healthy Brits between 50 and 74 years of age. The researchers -- led

by Yuan Zhang of Tianjin Medical University in Tianjin, China -- observed that those who drank 2 to 3 cups of coffee along with the same amount of tea every day had a 32% lower risk for stroke, and a 28% lower risk for dementia, compared to those who drank neither.

But don’t toast the news with a big jolt of caffeine just yet.

The findings don’t prove that coffee and tea protect against either stroke or dementia -- only that there is an association.

“People need to remember that an association does not guarantee that the same outcome will happen” for everyone, said Connie Diekman, a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who reviewed the findings. The Chinese study team offered the same caution.

Data about study participants came from the UK Biobank, which collected health information from 22 care centers in the United

Kingdom.

Enrollment -- at an average age of 60 -- began between 2006 and 2010.

Par ticipants completed questionnaires about their coffee and tea habits. Their stroke and dementia risk was tracked until 2020.

About a fifth of the participants drank no coffee at all, and about 14% drank no tea. The largest group --16% -- reported drinking between a half-cup and 1 cup of coffee a day and roughly 4 cups of tea. About 14% said they drank a similar amount of tea but no coffee.

Finally, 12% said they drank 2 to 3 cups of both coffee and tea daily.

During the follow-up period, 10,053 participants (2.7%) had a stroke, and 5,079 (1.4%) developed dementia.

And drinking coffee -even in very small amounts -- was linked to a lower risk for both. The same was true

of tea.

The lowest risk for stroke and dementia was seen among participants who downed either 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily, 3 to 5 cups of tea, or a combined 4 to 6 cups of both.

While lower risk was seen for ischemic strokes resulting from a blood clot or narrowed arteries, there was no reduction in risk for a less common form of stroke (hemorrhagic) that results from blood vessel breakage.

So what’s likely protective about coffee or tea?

A previous study pointed both to “caffeine and the antioxidant actions provided by the plants that coffee and tea come from,” said Diekman, a St. Louis food and nutrition consultant and sports dietitian.

“It appears from this [new] study that the mechanism is once again the caffeine and the antioxidant action,” she said. “This

Selected dancers will compete at the final dance on December 7.

Clinical Spa presents beatbox battle: On day-2, Musika is organising beatboxing competition in order to encourage the talents.

Par ticipants can Whatsapp their videos to 9612644705. Top beatboxers will be selected to battle on the December 8, 2021.

Beta 3 presents battle of the bands Musika will be coming up with “Battle of The

finding certainly supports what we know about so many plant foods: They offer many health-related benefits beyond just the vitamins and minerals they contain.”

Another U.S. expert agreed, noting that coffee and tea contain several chemical compounds, not just caffeine, which have health benefits.

“There are many possibilities of how these chemicals could work in the body, from antioxidants, anti-inflammation, increase blood flow, protect blood vessels from damage, and so on,” said Lona Sandon, an associate professor and program director in clinical nutrition at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “These effects could influence risk of dementia or stroke.”

Neither Sandon nor Diekman was particularly concerned about the quantity of coffee or tea in question.

Sandon noted that 4 to 6 cups is fairly common in many countries, while Diekman noted that current guidelines indicate that 3 to 5 (8-ounce) cups of coffee a day appear to be safe for most adults.

T h e p o i n t n ow i s whether non-drinkers should start based on these findings, Diekman said.

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n international team of engineers and technicians has finished assembling a nextgeneration satellite that will make the first global survey of the Earth’s surface water and study fine-scale ocean currents.

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission is scheduled for launch in November 2022, and the final set of tests on the spacecraft have started, according to a statement

by NASA. SWOT is a collaboration between NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.

The SUV-size satellite will collect data on the height of the Earth’s salt and fresh water -- including oceans, lakes and rivers -enabling researchers to track the volume and location of water around the world.

SWOT will help to measure the effects of climate change on the planet’s water, such as the processes

-pop sensation BTS took home the prestigious Artist of the Year title at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater here on Sunday night ( US Pacific Time).

Their superhit number ‘Butter’ also won the Favourite Pop Song award, reports ‘Variety’. American rapper Megan Thee Stallion recorded three wins -- Favorite Trending Song for ‘Body’, Female Hip-Hop Artist and Hip-Hop Album of the Year for ‘Good News’.

Doja Cat garnered the same number of honours,

by which small, swirling ocean currents absorb excess heat, moisture, and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

The mission’s measurements will also aid in following how much water flows into and out of the planet’s lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, as well as regional shifts in sea level.

“SWOT will be our first global snapshot of all surface water that we have now, how the water moves around the planet, and what happens to it in a new climate,” said Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, SWOT programme scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, in the statement. In June, the satellite’s scientific instruments were shipped to France, from the agency’s Jet Propulsion

Laboratory in the US. Ever since, the teams have been working to connect the part of the spacecraft holding the science instruments to the rest of the satellite and ensure that the electrical connections function properly.

The next six months will involve three phases of testing to make sure the satellite will be able to survive the rigours of launch and the harsh environment of space.

Engineers and technicians will attach the satellite to a device called a shake table, which simulates the intense vibrations and rattling of launch. Then the spacecraft will move into an acoustic chamber to bombard it with high-decibel sounds similar to those of blastoff.

Next, the team will move SWOT into a chamber that mimics the temperature swings and vacuum of space.

Finally the engineers will put the satellite through additional tests to make sure its systems can withstand any electromagnetic interference, including signals from various parts of the spacecraft and from other satellites. After that, the spacecraft will be shipped to the launch site. (IANS)

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ritain’s pop music honours, BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing genderneutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday.

Performers will now be in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year at the annual ceremony, which will next take place on Feb. 8, 2022.

“It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible,” new BRITs chair and Polydor Records Co-President Tom March said. “It feels completely right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that they create, and the work that they do, irrespective of gender.”

The BRITs follow in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications. In September, the San Sebastian Film Festival handed out its first ever gender-neutral acting award, for best leading performance, to joint winners Jessica Chastain and Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl.

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wedish caller identification app Truecaller on Monday announced that it has crossed 300 million active users globally. India continues to be the largest market with over 220 million active users, with a reach that is spread across the country.

“We have a clear strategy to continue growing our company by developing the product to enhance the user experience and thereby welcome even more users in the future”, says Alan Mamedi, CEO and co-founder of Truecaller said in a statement. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Mumbai and Nairobi, Truecaller is being used for spam detection, fraud prevention, SMS filtering and caller ID. Earlier, Truecaller rolled out new features to further augment the user experience, which include Group Voice Calling, Smart SMS and Inbox Cleaner.

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SMAT final: Shahrukh Khan helps TN defend title

WTA still concerned about Chinese tennis star after IOC call

the shining lights for Karnataka in the tournament, took out both Shankar and Jagadeesan, who fell in identical fashion while going for the big shot, in the 16th over to make things difficult for Tamil Nadu.

With 55 off 24 balls, Khan came to the crease and smashed 19 runs along with R Sanjay Yadav off Darshan MB in the 17th

over. Pacer Prateek Jain conceded only six runs off the next over, including taking Yadav’s wicket to bring the equation to 30 off the last two overs.

Khan got a six off the last ball of the penultimate over despite losing M Mohammed as Tamil Nadu needed 16 off the last over.

In the final over, R Sai Kishore got a boundary off the leading edge off Jain.

After three singles, two wides and a brace, it all came down to five off the last ball. On the summitdeciding ball, Jain bowled a fuller delivery on leg stump, which was pulled

by Khan over deep square leg for a massive six to seal a thrilling win for Tamil Nadu.

Earlier, inserted in to batting first, Kishore (3/12) and Yadav (1/32) rattled Karnataka early, with their top three of Nair, Rohan Kadam, Manish Pandey putting just 32 runs on the

board in 5.1 overs.

It took a rescue act f r o m A b h i n av M a n ohar (46 off 37 balls) and Praveen Dubey (33 of 25 balls) to put Karnataka back on track.

But Sandeep Warrier struck by taking out Manohar in the 17th over.

Dubey found company in Jagadeesha Suchith striking a late cameo. The duo slammed five boundaries in the last three overs, adding 42 runs to take Karnataka past the 150-run mark. But their efforts at the back-end weren’t enough to avoid Karnataka’s first loss in a final of white-ball tournaments.

Brief Scores: Karnataka 151/7 in 20 overs (Abhinav Manohar 46, Praveen Dubey 33; Sai Kishore 3/12, R Sanjay Yadav 1/32) lost to Tamil Nadu 153/6 in 20 overs (N Jagadeesan 41, M Shahrukh Khan 33 not out, KC Cariappa 2/23; Karun Nair 1/2) by four wickets.

India’s Harmanpreet Kaur in WBBL-7 Team of the Tournament

Chumoukedima FC and Thilixu FC into DDFL final

Nagaland to participate in Indo-Nepal taekwondo C’ship

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (IANS): M Shahr ukh Khan’s late heroics (33 not out off 15 balls), including a last-ball six, helped Tamil Nadu defend their Syed Mushtaq Trophy title, beating Karnataka by four wickets in a humdinger final of the 2021/22 edition at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. It was also the second consecutive season Khan hit the winning runs to clinch the trophy.

Wi t h t h i s, Ta m i l Nadu have now won the title three times (2006/07, 2020/21 and 2021/22), the most by a team in the history of the tournament.

The win also meant that Tamil Nadu avenged their one-run loss in the final to Karnataka in the 2019 edition of the tournament in Surat.

The thrilling final also adds another glorious chapter to KarnatakaTamil Nadu clashes in white-ball matches.

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PERTH, NOV 22 (IANS): India all-rounder and T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur, playing for Melbourne Renegades, has achieved the distinction of being one of the only two international cricketers to have been selected in the official Women’s Big Bash League-7 (WBBL) “Team of the Tournament” announced

by Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday.

In a field dominated by local players, Sophie Devine of New Zealand, who playes for Perth Scorchers, is the only other nonAustralian cricketer to be in the WBBL-7 “Team of the Tournament”, being nominated skipper of the side.

Harmanpreet played 12 matches for the Renegades this season, scoring 399 runs in 11 innings at an average of 66.5 and a strike rate of 135.25. She scored three half-centuries, with her highest being an unbeaten 81.

As a bowler, Harmanpreet took 15 wickets at an average of 20.4, with her

Dimapur district chess C’ship on December 13 & 14 D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Dimapur District Chess Association (DDCA) will be organizing its inaugural Dimapur District Chess Championship 2021 from December 13 to 14 2021 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. Joint secretary of All India Chess Association (AICF) and state chess instructor, Mughaho Awomi will grace the event as the special guest. The categories for the championship are Open and U-16 category.

For U-16 players, the documents required for age proof are aadhar card/pan card/ school I.D. card.

Players for both the categories must produce permanent residence certificate signed duly by GB/chairman of the colony, village and must be from Dimapur district. The entry fee are Rs. 700 for open category and Rs. 300 for U-16 category.

Additional prizes include best female player, best veteran player and the young emerging player. The total prize money for the championship is 60,000/- .

I n t e r e s t e d p l aye r s can register their name at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur or pay to Akhilesh Kr Singh’s (Axis Bank); A/C No. 920010041355154; IFSC - UTIB0000378 or G Pay 8415003916. The last date for registration is December 11 till 6.pm. For further queries, one may contact at 8732883086, 7005268269 or 7005157622.

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M Shahrukh Khan Nishanth looked great but was run out by Vidyadhar Patil in the fourth over.

Post Nishanth’s dismissal, Tamil Nadu became sluggish as Sai Sudharsan was trapped lbw by Karun Nair.

N Jagadeesan (41 off 46 balls) and skipper Vijay Shankar (18 off 22 balls) struggled for fluency in their 44-run stand.

KC Cariappa, one of

secured a place in the final to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 27, as they wait for their title rivals.

The Renegades, thanks to Harmanpreet’s all-round show, are strong contenders to make it to the final.

Brisbane Heat will take on Adelaide Strikers in the ‘Eliminator’ on November 24 and the winner will take on Melbourne Renegades in the ‘Challenger’ on November 25. The winner of the November 25 clash, will play the final against the Scorchers.

The “Team of the Tournament” has six members of Australia’s most recent international squad, besides Aussie regular Jess Jonassen, with AmandaJade Wellington and Grace Harris also making their way into the XI. The elite panel, which selected the “Team of the Tournament”, includes former Australia players Lisa Sthalekar and Mel Jones and Australia national selector Shawn Flegler.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Chumoukedima FC and Thilixu FC have progressed into the final of the ongoing second edition of Dimapur District Football League (DDFL) by defeating their rivals Chekiye United and Purana Bazar Youth FC respectively in the semi-finals on Monday.

In the first seminal morning match which was played between Chekiye United and Chumoukedima FC, the result ended in a draw in the regulated time.

Chumoukedima FC were able to advance via penalty shoot-out with a 4-2 win, handing Chekiye United their first loss of the season.

The second semi-final between Thilixu FC and Purana Bazar Youth FC also played out in a draw, where both shared a goal each 1-1.

Thilixu FC were able to get the win through a spectacular performance by their keeper. The final will take place on November 24 at DDSC between Thilixu FC and Chumoukedima FC.

Fitness event ‘Winter Crossfit 2021’ held in Mokokchung

NCA announces Cooch Behar Trophy team list

Harmanpreet Kaur

best being 3/22.

“Harmanpreet Kaur has been a dominant force with bat and ball for the Renegades, spearheading their rise back up the ladder after joining her new club.

With bat in hand she has been unstoppable, hitting a competition-best 18 sixes, while she’s also thrived in her new role with the ball in the Powerplay following the injury to star leg-spinner, Georgia Wareham,” cricket. com.au wrote on Monday.

A total of eight Indian cricketers competed in the WBBL this season.

Perth Scorchers have

Winners with the organisers.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): The first ever fitness event in Mokokchung town was held on November 20 at Assam Rifles ground titled “Winter Crossfit 2021” organized by Lean Wolf Gym, Mokokchung. The event was graced by the commandant, 23rd Assam Rifles Mokokchung as the chief guest while Revival Church Mokokchung, pastor Daniel of invoked God’s presence and blessings for the event.

The competition comprised of four categories: Crossfit, arm-wrestling, two-person tag team pushups and arm-wrestling (women).

Around 100 participants turn up for the event.

In the Crossfit category, the first prize was bagged by Temsurenba, the second prize by Senkawabang of Lean Wolf Gym and the third prize was bagged by Merensoba Kichu.

In the men’s arm-wrestling (70 kgs and above), Tali Pongen emerged as the

champion while Chingkong was the runners-up. While in the 69 kgs and below category, Akumtoshi of Lean Wolf Gym emerged as the champion and Merensoba Kichu was the runners-up.

In the women’s arm-wrestling category, Asangla and Watienla shared the first prize.

In the two-person tag team push-ups category, Temsuakum and Sayangpong of Mokokchung Gym emerged as the champions with a total of 190 push-ups.

While Alemsosang and Imtiyong were the runners-up with a total of 175 push-ups.

The winners of all the categories were awarded with cash prize and certificates. The organizers of the event look forward to make this an annual event to promote fitness and physical well-being among the people of Mokokchung and also to mould young fitness enthusiasts of Mokokchung to compete in state level/ national and international competitions.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Nagaland Taekwondo team will be participating in the Indo-Nepal International taekwondo championship which is scheduled to be held from November 27 and 28 in Delhi.

Altogether, 20 boys from Taekwondo Sports Academy will be participating in the championship in different categories of pewee, sub-junior, cadet, junior and senior.

The team will be leaving on November 23 to Delhi to participate in the championship.

Team coach Visabiu Peseyie said owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, they couldn’t take part in any championship from last year till date. However, with more relaxation, the academy is now able to participate.

The coach also acknowledged DYRS director, Akumla Chuba for allowing Taekwondo Sports Academy, IG stadium to represent the state at the International Taekwondo Championship.

The director main-

NEW DELHI, NOV 22 (IANS): The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has said that a call between Peng Shuai and the President of the International Olympic Committee does not address its concerns over the Chinese tennis star’s wellbeing, the BBC reported.

An IOC statement after the call claimed that Peng appeared to be safe and well.

Peng, 35, disappeared from public eye for almost three weeks after she made sexual assault allegations against a senior Chinese minister.

On Sunday, the IOC released a statement after its President Thomas Bach held a video call with the three-time Olympian, the report said.

The IOC account said that Peng had “thanked the IOC for its concern about her wellbeing”.

“She explained that

she is safe and well, living at her home in Beijing, but would like to have her privacy respected at this time,” the statement said.

“She prefers to spend her time with her friends and family right now. Nevertheless, she will continue to be involved in tennis,” it added, the report said.

The IOC statement also included an image of the video call taking place, with Peng seen smiling to the camera.

But the WTA said the recent videos “don’t alleviate or address the WTA’s concern about her wellbeing and ability to communicate without censorship or coercion”.

“This video does not change our call for a full, fair and transparent investigation, without censorship, into her allegation of sexual assault, which is the issue that gave rise to our initial concern,” it said, the BBC reported.

G l o b a l A t h l e t e, a sporting rights organisation, criticised what it called the IOC’s “nonchalant” approach to Peng’s disappearance and accused it of displaying “an abhorrent indifference to sexual violence and the well-being of female athletes”.

“The release pretends that Peng never made sexual assault allegations and has not been missing for more than two weeks. The statements make the IOC complicit in the Chinese authority’s malicious propaganda and lack of care for basic human rights and justice,” it added, the report said.

A rally was also staged in New York on Sunday in support of Peng by a group of Chinese feminists.

Event organiser Crystal Chen told the BBC that while the released videos and photos appear to show Peng “physically unharmed”, she was “not truly free”.

Nagaland taekwondo team along with the coach at IG Stadium on Monday.

tained that some of the players have already won medals at national school games, sub-junior and junior national taekwondo championship. He said intensive training has been conducted for weeks and the coach was hopeful that his students can performed better and expect more medals for the state at the upcoming championship.

Meanwhile, the Department of Youth Resources and Sports Nagaland also

have extended their best wishes and success to the team that will be representing the state.

The team is led by Visabiu Peseyie, State Taekwondo Coach, Department of Youth Resources as coach and Sports and Keneingulie Khezhie as team manager.

The team taking part for pewee category are Pauninglungbe, Pauziechangbe, P. Athongti.

For sub-junior category:

Lensenthong, Manong A. T Konyak, Wongpanthong A, Longshi.

Those in cadet category are Manhei Konyak, Lhuvosayi Vasa, Thongti Thonger, Lungkan Phom, K. Yimkiumong, N. Tenloi Phom, Nnumhei. Junior category: Hinglakpo, Neikhozo Naprantsu, Kiutsu Yimchumger, Haichilung Hegwang, while Keyinchigongbe Hega and Vilabizo Nagi will be taking part for senior category.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 2 (NPN): Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) announced the Men’s U-19 cricket team list for Cooch Behar Trophy 2020-21.

All matches will be played at Bhubaneshwar.

Livescore Updates will be available @bcci.tv The foll owing are the team list for Men’s U-19 cricket team list for Cooch Behar Trophy 2020-21: Team list: Yugandhar Singh (captain), Nripen Rai (vice-captain), Mughavi Sumi, Neizekho Rupreo, Odilemba Kichu, Keduowhetuo, Lal Kishan Thakur, Sujal Prasad, Mhalevor Dzeyie, Kavito Lemtur, Raja Swarnkar, Hito K Assumi, Thejavituo Kire, Thejasilie Savino, Bamyibe Npanme, Kelhousilie Zaputou, Samuel Zaputou, Suzoto Shijoh, Randanbemo Odyuo and Imnatoshi.

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev Mumbai begin title defence with win over Goa beats Daniil Medvedev to win title

M A RG AO, N OV 2 2 (PTI): Spanish striker Igor Angulo struck twice in the space of three minutes as Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League title defence in style with 3-0 win against FC Goa here on Monday.

Angulo continued from where he left last season with a fine outing, though against his former side, as he scored in the 33rd (penalty) and 36 minutes to help Mumbai City FC begin their campaign on a winning note.

Brazilian Ygor Catatau (76th) then celebrated his ISL debut within minutes of stepping onto the pitch, closing the match for the City Football Group-owned club in their season opener.

Des Buckingham, on his first match as head coach on Indian soil, showed off Mumbai City’s summer signings in the starting XI. Apuia, Mohammad Nawaz, Rahul Bheke, and Cassio Gabriel all start-

Igor Angulo of Mumbai City FC celebrates a goal during match 4 of season 8 of ISL played between Mumbai City FC and FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. (PTI)

ed alongside Angulo. FC Goa’s replacement for Angulo, Airam Cabrera, led the line for the Gaurs.

Brandon Fernandes remained unavailable for selection due to injury.

There was drama early on with Leander D’Cunha let off for what looked like a possible foul inside

the box for tripping down Vignesh Dakshinamurthy.

The Mumbai City wingback had to be subbed off in pain.

The game opened up after the half-hour cooling break. Gabriel received a cross with Ivan Gonzalez looking to clear. He brought himself between

Sri Lanka put West Indies in a spin in the first Test

Sri Lankan teammates successfully appeal to dismiss West Indies’ Jermaine Blackwood during the day two of their first test cricket match in Galle, Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI)

GALLE, NOV 22 (IANS): The spin trio of Praveen Jayawickrama (2/25), Ramesh Mendis (3/23), and Lasith Embuldeniya (1/39) shared the six wickets as West Indies struggled to 113/6 in their first innings on Day Two of the first Test, trailing by 273 runs.

Ky l e M aye r s wa s batting on 22 with Jason Holder (1) at stumps on the second day. The visitors need 273 runs to overtake the hosts with only four wickets in their hands.

Sri Lanka started the day on 267/3, were all out for 368 in 133.5 overs as skipper Dimuth Karunaratne got out for 147. West Indies allowed them to add a few runs and when it was their turn to bat, their batsmen failed to put up a big score, landing them in the predicament they find

themselves in now.

Earlier, as the hosts started their innings in the morning, West Indies needed early breakthroughs to stifle the flow of runs and restrict the hosts to a reasonable total. Shannon Gabriel did just that in the 95th over, with Dhananjaya de Silva getting out on a freak dismissal. He smashed the stumps with his bat in an attempt to stop the ball from bouncing onto the sticks. This brought to an end to his knock of 61 ending the vital partnership with skipper Karunaratne.

The wicket of Karunaratne soon followed suit as he was stumped off the bowling of Roston Chase. Nonetheless, his exceptional knock of 147 firmly put the hosts in a strong position in the

contest.

Ramesh Mendis who joined Dinesh Chandimal at the crease, too couldn’t last long as an excellent flighted delivery from Warrican caught his thumb into the hands of the keeper.

Sri Lanka would end the session on 341/6, hoping to add some crucial runs after lunch.

The visitors had to be patient in an effort to get some wickets in the bank after the break, as Suranga Lakmal and Chandimal batted well to mount a stern defence. But Warrican would prove to be the man to deliver the wicket again, trapping Lakmal in front of the stumps for 11.

Spin would do the damage once again as Chandimal’s handy knock of 45 was brought to an end by Roston Chase.

the ball and the FC Goa player and Ivan’s mistimed tackle led to a penalty kick.

Angulo converted the spot-kick with glee, beating old teammate Dheeraj Singh, who otherwise had a decent night.

Minutes later, it was time for Raynier Fernandes to turn provider. A sharp

Qatar WC unveils Countdown Clock with one year to go DOHA, NOV 22 (IANS): The 2022 Qatar World Cup marked one year to go to the big kick-off of the football extravaganza as it unveiled the official Countdown Clock at Doha’s Corniche Fishing spot on Sunday evening.

The cur ves of the Countdown Clock were inspired by the unbroken loop of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 emblem and the ancient timekeeping tool of the hourglass, both reflecting the interconnected nature of the event.

The structure is designed to be seen from any angle and reflect the view of the city skyline behind it, Xinhua reports. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said, “I’ve been involved in the organisation of sports events for the past few decades, I’ve never witnessed anything like what is happening here.

Everything is ready, the venues will be fantastic. The experience for the fans will be great.

“The world will discover a country and a whole region. Qatar, the Gulf region, the Middle East, the Arab world. A place where people meet and come together.

This is what football is all about, this is about what this part of the world and its culture is all about, and the world will realise that.”

The Qatar World Cup will take place from November 21 to December 18 in eight stadiums across Qatar.

turn in midfield led to the ball played through for Angulo. The Spaniard took a deft touch, rushed past the defenders, and shot fiercely as the ball went into the net past Dheeraj’s right.

Mumbai City could have had a third before the break only for Raynier’s shot to be stopped by the crossbar. Big-money signing Apuia controlled the midfield with ease.

FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando turned to his bench as he got in Nongdamba Naorem in the second half. Captain Edu Bedia almost halved the deficit with a half volley that flew over the bar.

Cassio Gabriel was the star of the second half with his industrious invasions inside FC Goa’s box.

Ygor Catatau then came off the bench to nod in a free-kick sent in by Ahmed Jahouh, sealing the deal.

TUESDAY’S MATCH Hyderabad FC Vs Chennaiyin FC Time: 7:30 pm

TURIN, NOV 21 (IANS): Ger many’s Alexander Zverev clinched the 2021 ATP Finals title after beating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in the finals, here on Sunday.

The German defeated World No. 1, Novak Djokovic, in the semi-finals and backed that up against World No. 2 Medvedev, capitalising on his powerful game to secure victory in 75 minutes.

Wi t h h i s v i c t o r y, Zverev became just the fourth player in the tournament’s history to earn semifinal and final wins over the top two players in the ATP Rankings. The World No. 3 fired seven aces, hit 22 winners, and did not face a breakpoint in his statement win over the Russian.

It was Zverev’s second ATP Finals title and he ended his standout 2021 season in style in Turin.

“It was great. I won the ATP Finals, in the final against someone I had lost five times in a row, so

Alexander Zverev I had to play one of my best matches. I am happy about that and happy to go on holiday with this win,” Zverev said in his on-court interview.

The 24-year-old, who fell to Medvedev in the round-robin stage, has repeated what he achieved in London in 2018 when he won the title by reversing a round-robin loss to the player he faced in the championship match. The third seed beat Djokovic to clinch his first season finale trophy three years ago.

“It is special, and I am super thrilled and happy right now. There is no better way to end the season than winning here. I am incredibly happy and I am already looking forward to next year,” Zverev added.

Zverev has now earned a tour-leading 59 victories this season and has snapped a five-match losing streak against Medvedev, levelling their headto-head series at 6-6. The 25-year-old defeated Zverev at the ATP Cup and the Paris Masters in 2021.

James, Stewart ejected as Lakers beat Pistons D E T RO I T, N OV 2 2 (AGENCIES): LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart were ejected for causing a fracas as the Los Angeles Lakers came from 17 points down to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116.

LA’s James appeared to strike Pistons centre Stewart in the face as they battled for a rebound, leaving him with a large cut near his right eye.

Stewart then repeatedly had to be held back by team-mates and coaching staff as he tried to retaliate.

Both were then ejected from the game after an official review. “ E ve r yo n e i n t h e league knows LeBron’s not a dirty guy,” said James’ Lakers team-mate Anthony Davis. “In fact, when he

LA Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after getting ejected from the game against the Detroit Pistons.

knew he hit him, as soon as he did it, he looked back at him like, ‘Oh, my bad. I didn’t try to do it’.”

The ejection - which took place in the third quarter - was only the second of

James’ 19-year NBA career.

“It was a tough play with Isaiah,” said Pistons coach Dwane Casey. “His eye got cracked all the way open and he was upset for a reason. I don’t think James

is a dirty player, but again, it got them going.”

Davis top-scored for the Lakers with 30 points and Russell Westbrook added 26 as the Lakers came back from 17 points down in the second half.

Elsewhere on Sunday night, the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-91, while the Phoenix Suns recorded their 12th consecutive win with a 126-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

The Chicago Bulls picked up their fourth win in five games by narrowly beating the New York Knicks 109-103, and Andrew Wiggins inspired in a 32-point performance for the Golden State Warriors in their 119-104 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Pedri wins Golden Boy award for Europe’s best U-21

LONDON, NOV 22 (AGENCIES): Barcelona midfielder Pedri has won the 2021 Golden Boy award for the best under-21 player playing in a European country’s top division.

Pedri, 18, beat England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham to the award by a record 199 points.

He played more minutes than any other Barca player last season, going on to play at Euro 2020 and win Olympic silver with Spain.

However, he has not played since September because of a thigh injury.

In October, Pedri - who joined Barca from Las Palmas in 2020 - signed a new deal with the Catalan club which includes a 1bn euro (£846m) release clause.

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland won the Golden Boy award in 2020.

First awarded in 2003, it has also been won by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Kylian Mbappe.

Pedri

La Liga: Real Madrid go top with a 4-1 win at Granada Aishwarya posts fourth consecutive win at Indian National Rally C’ship

M A D R I D, N O V 2 2 (IANS): Real Madrid scored an emphatic 4-1 victory against Granada in an away match to move up to the top of the La Liga table on Sunday.

Marco Asensio, Nacho Fernandez, Vinicius Junior and Ferland Mendy scored a goal each for Real Madrid while forward Luis Suárez scored the lone goal for Granada It was a very good performance by Los Blancos as they picked up all three points at Los Carmenes, and moved up the top of the table. Suarez scored for Granada and made things interesting at 2-1, but Los Blancos reasserted their control after Vinicius’ goal.

Real showed no rust from the inter national break and soundly defeated Granada at the Estadio Nuevo de Los Carmenes. The result also catapults Real Madrid (30 points) back to the top of the LaLiga table, two points ahead of nearest

Real Madrid players celebrate their side goal against Granada during the La Liga match.

pursuers Sevilla and Real Sociedad.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti opted for Nacho at center-back with David Alaba, while Asensio was selected in attack alongside Karim Benzema and Vinicius.

Ancelotti’s decision paid

off almost immediately, as Asensio made it 1-0 early on when he collected a surgical pass from Toni Kroos and outraced Granada defender German Sanchez before firing into the goal.

Kroos was in the middle of things on the second

Real Madrid goal minutes later by playing off a onetwo combination with Luka Modric for a pass that met Nacho at the front post and the defender redirected the ball into the net to make it 2-0 for Madrid.

Granada pulled a goal

back towards the end of the first half thanks to an error

by Vinicius, who gave away a ball in the middle which led to a Granada break and a Luis Suarez shot that deflected off of Nacho and into the goal, making it a 1-2 at half-time.

The Los Blancos looked to regain control in the second half and a counter-attack restored their two-goal advantage when Benzema slid a pass into Modric, who played a firsttime pass for Vinicius to tap into the back of the net for a 1-3 lead.

Any hopes of a Granada fightback ended midway through the second half when Monchu brought down Vinicius with a reckless challenge that drew a straight red card from referee Juan Martinez Munuera, leaving the home side with 10 men. Real then sealed the match when Mendy completed his well-time run with a strong finish for their fourth goal.

CHIKMAGALUR (KARNATA K A ) , N OV 2 2 (IANS): Rider Aishwarya Pissay was at her dominant best yet again, winning the Ladies Class in the fourth round of the MRF MOGRIP FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2021 for twowheelers, here.

The TVS Racing factory rider Aishwarya throttled through with a solid performance in the super special spectator stage on Saturday. The Motor Sports Club of Chikmagalur (MSCC) organises this stage regularly at the INRC to attract crowds.

Well-versed with the terrain, Aishwarya controlled the pace and consistently made time. She won the rally and clocked a total stage time of 1hr 05min 12.915sec on Sunday. The defending champion from Bengaluru continued her strong form finishing well-

Aishwarya Pissay ahead of competitors in her class and registering another top-15 finish overall.

Excited after the win, Aishwarya “aid, “It may not be a high-speed rally, like the other rounds, but the beautiful coffee e’tates’ terrain is technically challenging with plenty of tricky corners. It was fun taming my motorcycle through these demanding stages. My team at TVS Racing has done a com-

mendable job in preparing Apache RTR 200 rallybuilt bike for this terrain, and I am looking to retain my dominance in the upcoming r”unds.”

The champion rider claimed a solid win at Hampi and went on to take another facile victory in Round 2 at Bengaluru, where she conquered the slushy terrain and now leads the table in the woman’s category with her fourth consecutive win.

The final two rounds will be held on December 11 and December 19 in Coimbatore and Nashik, respectively, and the topper will be declared the National champion. With one hand on the trophy, the seven-time National champion supported by IIFL, Scott, Puma India, and GoPro is eyeing bigger cross-country desert rallies after the National championship.

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