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Vol XXXI No. 351

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JCC stand for formation of ULBs

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on urban local bodies (ULB) has reaffirmed its January 23, 2017 memorandum submitted to chief minister against conduct of elections to ULBs till the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 was reviewed/ amended.

JCC convenor Luolao Usou and secretary W Rainbow Ngullie, in a statement, welcomed the State government’s decision to review the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 on conducting elections to ULBs and therefore, urged upon the government to expedite process for submission of final report of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted in 2017 over the issue.

JCC reminded that the state witnessed social unrest and protest against ULB election with 33% reservation for women in municipal and town councils including imposition of property/ wealth tax. JCC regretted that the contentious issue of reviewing the Nagaland Municipal Act has been hanging and the ULBs of the State were functioning without public representations after their dissolution.

No ULB polls till Nagaland Municipal Act reviewed  Asks govt to expedite process for final submission of CSC report  To make public JIC report on 2017 incident 

JCC noted that ULB elections have become a contentious not merely because there were conceptual differences among the stakeholders but because of multiple referential integrity.

According to JCC the legitimate issues to be considered include- how to ascertain the common good and aspirations of Naga people in the context of their traditions and cultural references, and socially appropriate them in relation to the persisting issue over ULB election with 33% reservation for women and imposing tax on properties.

JCC asserted that the State government’s November 18, 2021 notification to constitute advisory councils to various municipal and town councils with 33% nominated women mem-

IPS officer charge-sheeted in 2018 drug seizure case KOHIMA, NOV 24 (PTI): Nagaland Police has filed a charge sheet against a senior IPS officer for allegedly taking 6.9 kg of seized brown sugar to his residence in 2018, an official said on Wednesday.

The charge sheet was filed in the court of principal sessions judge, Kohima, against the IGP rank officer under various sections of the IPC, NDPS Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act on Tuesday, the official said.

Police sources said the Narcotics Cell of Nagaland Police seized the brown sugar from a car coming from Manipur at Khuzama on the inter-state border on August 3, 2018. Two persons who

were in the car were let go after initial detention and no case was registered.

The IGP (CID) had allegedly took the contraband to his official residence from where it was recovered later.

A case was registered against the IPS officer and he was placed under suspension.

During enquiry, the IGP had claimed that he took the drugs home for safety and further investigation.

However, as a charge sheet was not filed against him in the case within the mandatory 90 days, he had approached the court and was reinstated into service, sources said. He is currently posted as IGP (Village Guards).

bers, for an interim period was not acceptable to Naga people.

It said since this could create another situation, the government decision required examination in the context of interests and demands of Naga people.

JCC also pointed out that the Nagaland Municipal Act permitted the State government to nominate people having special knowledge or experiences in municipal administration but whose number was limited to one fifth of the elected members. JCC said the government’s decision to nominate people to run ULBs without duly elected representatives would be violative of constitutional provisions as well as the provisions of Nagaland Municipal Act. Besides, JCC

said, nominated members would not have legal validity to run the affairs of ULBs in the absence of popularlyelected representatives.

JCC informed that it along with Dimapur-based tribal hohos, unions, Eastern Nagaland People's union Dimapur and Dimapur Unit of Tenyimi People's Organisation held a consultative meeting at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on November 23, 2021 to discuss the unresolved ULB issue with specific reference to the government notification.

The meeting discussed the resentment of Naga people against the Nagaland Municipal Act and demanded review/amend the said Act. The meeting unanimously resolved to not allow holding of ULB election till the Cabinet Sub-Committee decision was notified. Further, the committee urged the government to immediately revoke/recall the November 18, 2020 government notification proposing constitution of advisory councils to various municipal and town councils with 33% nominated members for women.

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AWUMT dismayed over short-closure of project DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): All Ward Union Mokokchung Town (AWUMT) has expressed dismay over the “short-closure” of the 2x10 MVA power project at Mokokchung Powerhouse, Salangtem Ward, which was communicated to the State government by Union Ministry of Power on November 1, 2021.

Hoping that the State government would find a way to complete the project, AAWUMT president Limanungsang and secretary Jongpongtemjen recalled that Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) had started executing the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP), under which two power substation projects were taken up at Mokokchung town – the 2x5 MVA at IMDH Medical Colony and 2x10 MVA at Mokokchung Powerhouse, Salangtem Ward.

While the substation at Medical Colony was nearing completion, they said construction of the oth-er substation at Salangtem Ward could not start due to objection by its landowner claiming com-pensation.

They mentioned that there was an urgency to resolve the issue as the Union Ministry of Power had on March 5, 2021 warned of short closure of the project if the land issue was not resolved within a month.

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Govt extends PMGKAY scheme for another four months

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NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (NPN): As part of the economic response to COVID -19, the Union Cabinet has approved the extension for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase V) for another four months (December 2021 till March 2022).

Under the scheme, all the beneficiaries covered under the National Food

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Security Act (NFSA) [Antodaya Anna Yojana & Priority Households] including those covered under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) would receive free supply of 5kg foodgrains per month.

P M G K AY s c h e m e for Phase V from December 2021 till March, 2022 would entail an estimated additional food subsidy of Rs. 53,344.52 crore. The total outgo in terms of foodgrains for PMGKAY Phase

V is likely to be about 163 LMT. DRDA adm scheme to be discontinued: Meanwhile, Centre has decided to discontinue the District Rural Development Agency Administration scheme with effect from April 1, 2022.

Informing this in a letter to the secretaries of Rural Development departments in all States and Union Territories, the Ministry of Rural Development suggested

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merger of DRDAs with the Zilla Parishad or Zilla Panchayats. Where there are no ZPs in the North Eastern states, DRDA may be merged with district councils or any other body, as may be decided by the state government.

It was also suggested that staff working at the DRDAs on deputation basis can be absorbed back to their parent departments.

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‘Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021’ cleared

by Union Cabinet

Ex-Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma joins TMC with 11 Congress MLAs

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): The union cabinet on Wednesday cleared ‘The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021’ that will repeal the three contentious farm laws, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19.

The Bill will be introduced to repeal the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance, Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

The Lok Sabha Bulletin on Tuesday had already listed ‘The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021’.

PM Modi’s announcement had come after more than a year-long farmers’ agitation where they have been demanding the repeal of the three laws along with the legal backing for Minimum Support Price among other things.

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (PTI/ AGENCIES): In a massive

jolt to the opposition Congress in Meghalaya, 12 of its 17 MLAs led by former chief minister Mukul Sangma will join Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress on Thursday, said one of the defecting lawmakers H M Shangpliang.

"12 MLAs of the Congress out of 17 in Meghalaya have decided to join the TMC. We will formally join the TMC under the leadership of former CM Mukul Sangma," Shangpliang, the MLA from Mawsynram in East Khasi Hills district told PTI late Wednesday night.

The Congress MLAs will join the TMC at an event at 1 p.m., he said.

The breakaway group has submitted a list of MLAs crossing over to the TMC to state Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh and informed him about their decision, an official said in Shillong.

Mukul Sangma, how-

Mukul Sangma

ever, remained tight-lipped on the matter. He told a news channel that he would not like to say much over the matter but would only do so at a scheduled media conference at 1 p.m. Thursday.

“Few other MLAs will also be present," he said.

A Congress source admitted that Sangma along with 11 other party MLAs submitted their resignation letters to Assembly Speaker.

Sangma, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, was reportedly unhappy with the Congress's top leadership. This comes a month after Rahul Gandhi met Mukul Sangma and

Foothill Road: RPP accuses UDA govt of fooling public of lack of funds D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Rising People’s Party (RPP) has accused the UDA government of fooling the public that it had no money to construct the Foothill Road, though the story is different. In a statement, RPP recalled that it had already stated in its previous press release that revenue accumulation through Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enough to complete the road project. To buttress its point, the party also furnished a table showing total revenue collection before and after the implementation of GST in 2017.

After the introduction of GST, RPP claimed that revenue collection tripled.

The party said it assumed that the collection would cross Rs 1,000 crores in 2021-22, adding that if the GST collections of the last three/four years were aggregated, the amount would be in several thousands of crores of rupees.

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tioned that this was a colossal amount and demanded to know from the government how was the GST money being utilised.

Given the GST collection, RPP termed the State government’s “grandiose statement” in September of being ready to release Rs 20 crore for the Foothill Road, which was a paltry amount, as nothing short of fooling the public. “It’s another story that the money is yet to be released,” it added.

According to RPP, the query before the Naga public was simple – were the MLAs aware of how the GST collection was being utilised? If yes, then the party said the

Rs. 325 cr 01 lakh 43,000 Rs. 367 cr 19 lakh 57,000 Rs. 435 cr 67 lakh 28,000 Rs. 513 cr 94 lakh 78,000 Rs. 698 cr 57 lakh 90,000 Rs. 819 cr 88 lakh 93,000 Rs. 909 cr 00 lakh 55,000

MLAs should, for the sake of transparency, address the issue in public domain. If not, it asked whether the MLAs were prepared to raise the issue during the upcoming winter session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly for the sake of Foothill Road.

Till the Finance Department issued a proper clarification, RPP said the presumption was that thousands of crores of GST revenue continued to be mis-utilised, “money which is more than sufficient to complete the Foothill Road several times over”. RPP also held the chief minister responsible for delay in completing the Foothill Road.

NFHRCC asks dept to speed up tender process

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland Foothill Road Coordination Committee (NFHRCC) has appealed to the concern department to hasten the tendering process and issue work orders at earliest as the half of the working (Cont’d on p-8) season was already over.

I n a p r e s s n o t e, NFHRCC convenor Supu Jamir, co-convenor Hokiye Yepthomi, general secretary W Lemba Chang and assistant general secretary Chenithung Humtsoe said that NFHRCC had been persistently urging the state

government to make the foothills road pliable.

NFHRCC said that despite making commitments, the matter had been delayed for some time, which it maintained exhibited “lackadaisical attitude of the department.”

WSH nullifies WSKH support to Akato group NSCN (R) lauds SKH for its ‘maturity’ DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) has expressed surprise and dismay over the “turn of events” following the split within the NSCN (R) and “one-sided total support” extended to the “new NSCN group led by Akato Chophy” by the Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH).

In a press release, WSH president Shikaho Zhimomi and general secretary Kisheto Chishi affirmed that the Western Sumi Hoho was “cent per cent neutral to all the Naga national political groups.” WSH termed as “very unfortunate” the expressed opin-

ion of the WSKH (main frontal wing of the WSH), which it said was “in direct contradiction with the stand of the WSH.” The hoho maintained that Akato Chophy was “not a leader of a small pocket area, but a Naga national leader”, who it said was “one among the equals.”

“To declare him a leader as proclaimed by the WSKH just because he happened to be the son of the Western Sumi soil, just because he belongs to a particular area, or a particular tribe or community, only serves in belittling and denigrating him as a local leader, and not a national leader,”

WSH stated. Reiterating that it equally respects all the Naga national political leaders, the hoho said that it was “in this spirit of equality that Akato Chophy is respected as one among the equals.”

As the apex public organisation of the Western Sumis, WSH said it “takes back the expressed opinion of the WSKH and seeks due apology from the Naga people for the one-sided pigeon hole opinion of the WSKH.” Further, WSH affirmed that it stood for the unity of all the Naga national political groups “to fast forward a solution to the protracted Naga political issue.”

DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): A day after Sümi Kükami Hoho (SKH) denounced split within the political groups, NSCN (R) led by its collective leaders Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak said that they were “humbled at the maturity and statesmanship shown” by SKH. NSCN (R) through its MIP secretary said it “highly appreciate the magnanimous and sagaciousness” shown by SKH “in a true Naga spirit.” Asserting that Sumis were “one of the most contributing tribe among the Nagas in the Naga national political struggle”, MIP said the Sumis have “always stood their ground” be it “physically, financially, socially or emotionally”.

The group stated that the contribution of “our Sumi brothers and sisters” would always be etched in golden letters in the history of Naga political struggle. “Just because of a man or a woman the good deeds of a tribe can neither be swayed away nor alienated,” NSCN (R) stated.

Further, the group said that it was “extremely painful and saddening to thrust our people with burden rather than hope; which we had been prayerfully waiting and expecting for years.”

NSCN (R) stated that “sensing unwarranted situation” a very painstaking and genuine efforts (Cont’d on p-8) were made to

the party's state president Vincent H Pala over their demands. Mukul Sangma and PCC chief Vincent H Pala had not been getting along well ever since the latter was appointed the new Meghalaya unit chief.

Sources said poll strategist Prashant Kishore has been largely credited for netting scores of veteran Congress leaders to TMC. He had got veteran Congress leader and former Goa Chief Minsiter Luizinho Faliero join TMC. Kishor wanted to join Congress but his entry was opposed by the veteran party leaders who were apprehensive about their positions.

Kishore is in Shillong with an eye on the Meghalaya polls in 2023 to weigh in TMC's options in the state.

As the anti-defection law permits merger of two third members of a legislature group with another party, the 12 Congress lawmakers will not attract disqualification.

Sputnik Light vax to be launched in India by December NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): Russia’s singledose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine will be launched in India by December, 2021, said Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in a webinar on Wednesday.

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) permitted Dr Reddy’s Laboratory Limited to conduct phase-3 bridging trials in September. The government permitted the export of Russia’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik Light domestically produced, according to earlier reports.

Sputnik Light is the same as component-1 of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V which is being used in India.

State logs 10 fresh Covid-19 cases

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Nagaland on Wednesday recorded 10 fresh Covid-19 positive cases while no deaths were reported during the day.

Of the fresh cases, seven were from Dimapur, two from Mokokchung and one from Kohima, pushing the total caseload to 32078.

Meanwhile, a total of 12,69,734 persons have been inoculated against Covid-19 (7,31,029 first dose and 5,38,705 second dose).

State govt appoints Meyionen as new CIC

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): The state government has appointed former director and IGP (retd) of the Nagaland Lokayukta Police, I. Meyionen as the chief information commissioner.

According to the notification issued by the personnel & administrative reforms department on Wednesday, Meyionen will take charge with effect from the date of taking oath of office before the Governor of Nagaland.

He shall hold office of the CIC for a term of three years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, the notification stated.

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Regional seminar on forest management held in Mkg

NESRC director, Dr. Walter Fernandes speaking at the seminar on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, NOV 24 (NPN): Northeastern Social Research Centre (NESRC), Guwahati & department of geography, NU Lumami organised a regional seminar on “Formal, Legal Legislation and Customary Forest Management in Nagaland” in the conference hall of the department of geography, NU Lumami, here, on Wednesday.

Speaking at the seminar as keynote speaker, NESRC director, Dr. Walter Fernandes stated that forest was the “central key to the trib-

als”. He said that the tribals derived their livelihood from the forest which was being endangered due to the industrial commercial lobby for the supply of timber from the North Eastern states.

He said that intervention was the need of the hour, to focus on preservation of greenery in the North East with special focus in the three states of Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura.

Dr. Walter was of the opinion that the department of forest and the community should unitedly play

an active role in preventing the loss of greenery in the region.

He opined that lack of proper educational and health institutions in the region was another major cause of forestry where the tribal poor were forced to part for cash in order to meet their means for their children’s education and their health care.

To preserve the forest, proper interactions between the forest departments, legal luminaries and stakeholders are required, for proper legislation, he added.

Later, in the technical session, Dr. Lanu Longkumer presented a paper on “Formal and Customary Forest Management; A Study On Nagaland”, where DFO Mokokchung, Dr. Sentitula (IFS), senior advocate, Takoyaba and community leader, Lanukaba Imchen were technical resource persons.

The seminar was hosted by Dr. Neizo Puro and welcome address was said by dean, school of science, NU, Prof. Sangyu Yaden while vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. M S Rawat.

STATE Candlelight vigil for Nov 13 victims DIMAPUR: A candlelight vigil and prayer meet was organised by Lungwa villagers and troops of Assam Rifles Lungwa post on November 21 at the Chief Angh’s house Lungwa.

In a press release, PRO HQ IGAR (N) stated that the vigil and prayer meet was organised to express solidarity with the families of the Assam Rifles soldiers and families martyred in Manipur’s Churachandpur ambush on November 13.

PRO said the chief angh of Lungwa while condemning the cowardice attack said “We the people of Lungwa and the Assam Rifles Lungwa post stand together as one family; We are holding a candlelight vigil to show our strength and solidarity with the families of the martyrs”.

PRO said Lungwa is a unique village with citizens from both India and Myanmar residing with international boundary running midway through the chief Angh’s house also popular as “two nation one house”.

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SJU Dimapur signs MoU with NIT Nagaland DIMAPUR: St. Joseph University (SJU) Dimapur and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 23 at the Conference Hall, NIT Dimapur.

In a press release, SJU Dimapur informed that the MoU was signed

by NIT Nagaland director Dr. S. Venugopal and SJU vice-chancellor Dr. D. Gnanadurai in the presence of in the presence of NIT in-charge professor R. Kumar- Registrar, SJU registrar Dr. A. Anthonisan, NIT dean academics Dr. Amrit Puzari, SJU deputy registrar Sr. M. Thaines Mary, SJU PRO Fr. L. Savariappan, deans and HoDs from NIT and SJU. In his address. Dr. S. Venugopal highlighted the importance of the MoU, its impact on teaching and learning process, implementation of National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and benefits to the student community.

SJU and NIT faculty members along with staff after the programme on November 23.

Dr. D. Gnanadurai suggested to conduct collaborative research by the faculty members, research guidance to the scholars, knowledge sharing through

conferences and technical hands-on workshops effectively to make the students knowledgeable and employable.

The MoU process was

coordinated by NIT head data centre, professor J. Arul Valan and the vote of thanks was delivered by NIT registrar, professor R Kumar.

Acknowledgement

ZAPO holds 2nd general convention

NEWS IN BRIEF D C D m u c o nve n e s meeting: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan has convened a meeting on November 30, 12 noon with the district level committee members for District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Dimapur district.

GBUD executive meeting: GBs’ Union Dimapur (GBUD) has convened an executive meeting on November 26, 10 a.m. at its office. All tribe executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DLC of DDR constituted; meeting: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan has informed that a district level committee of District Digital Repository (DDR) has been constituted with ADC II as chairman, RO Art & Culture, DPRO, DIO NIC and STO as members. In this regard, a meeting has been convened on November 26, 12 noon at Conference Hall, DC Dimapur. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

SPO informs on ‘Dak Adalat’: Superintendent of Post Offices (SPO) Nagaland has informed that a “Dak Adalat” for redressal of public grievances on postal matters on November 30, 11 a.m. at the chamber of SPO Nagaland, Kohima. It has been informed that all complaints/grievances/suggestion, if any related to postal services, for discussion in the “Dak Adalat” to be sent to office of SPO Nagaland division Kohima, or email at sponagaland@ gmail.com on or before November 30.

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convention. The convention marked the end of the tenure of the first ZAPO team headed by Kikheto Muru as president and Arikato Arkha as general secretary since its inception in 2018.

The new team for the tenure 20212025 would be headed by Kakugha S. Rotokha as president and Hekato Sema as general secretary.

1 ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved father P. K. ATSACHO

Our heart and our soul will always be wounded by your loss. It has been a year since you said goodbye to all of us. We hope heaven is treating you well. We miss you so much...

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15.09.1947 – 19.11.2021 “And they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection”.

Luke 20:36 We, the bereaved family of Late OLeMINLa PONGeN, MONGSeNYIMtI, would like to express our heartfelt and profound gratitude to the expressions of sympathy of all well-wishers who had stood with us physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually at the time of our grief.

We would like to convey our special gratitude to: 1. Olive Christian Hospital, Dimapur (Doctors, nurses and staff) 2. Diphupar B’ Yimchunger Arogo 3. Diphupar B’ Ao Community 4. Mongsenyimti Senso Dimapur 5. Mongsenyimti Senso Mokokchung 6. Longpa Senso Mokokchung Although we have not acknowledged everybody by name, may the Almighty’s blessing be upon you all.

Loving children, grandchildren and relatives.

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DIMAPUR: Zunheboto Area Public Organisation (ZAPO) convened its second general convention on November 20 at Yezami village, Zunheboto with former president of Sumi Hoho, Dr. Hokishe Yepthomi as guest speaker.

Founding president of Sumi games and sports association, Hokugha Sukhalu also graced the opening ceremony of the

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy-4:7 We, the bereaved family members of Late Er. Soyhunsha Seb, D/o Shri. Yhunsinlo Seb, GB Tseminyu Town express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbors and well wishers who supported us emotionally, spiritually, financially with unconditional love and support during her prolonged illness till her last breath on the 17th of November 2021. Your kind gestures and prayers are sincerely appreciated and will forever be remembered and cherished in our hearts.

Special thanks to : 1. Doctors, nurses and staff of NHAk (IcU & Blood Bank).

2. Doctors and nurses of OkING Hospital kohima.

3. Faculty, staff and Batch mate friends of Excel Engineering college Tamil Nadu.

4. Immanuel Youth church (IYc) Tamil Nadu.

5. 4th NAP Battalion Fellowship Thizama.

6. Pastors & Prayer Warriors of kOINONIA Prayer centre Tsiesema.

7. Nagaland Prayer centre T. Zisunyu Village.

8. millennium Prayer and Healing centre Tseminyu Village.

9. Sendenyu Prayer centre.

10. Nehemiah Prayer centre, Burma camp, Dimapur.

11. Tseminyu Fellowship kohima.

12. Prayer Group Rengma Baptist church kohima (RBck).

13. Nazareth Prayer centre, k.Station.

14. Tseminyu Town Baptist church (TTBc).

15. Tseminyu Union Tseminyu Town.

16. Tseminyu Students’ Union.

17. TTBc cell Group No-9.

18. Tseminyu Town Ward No-2 Welfare Board & Sanitation committee.

19. 14 individual Blood Donors.

20. 2012-2013 Batchmate BHSS Tseminyu Town.

21. SDEO & staff Tseminyu.

22. North East India Tent makers ministry.

23. Shri. R. khing, Honorable mLA, Advisor Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services and Women Resources Development, GoN 24. Ar. Logvuseng Semp & family, Dimapur.

25. Ar. Jwenga Seb & family, Dimapur.

26. Er. kenyenlo kent & family (Director AIR) kohima.

27. Dr. Athing & family, Eden Hospital Dimapur 28. Dr. Stephen kent & family, Tezpur (Assam).

29. Dr. John khing, Olive christian Hospital Dimapur 30. Smti. Lucy kath, Advocate, kohima Bench.

31. Shri. Tenyenlo kessen & family, kohima.

32. Shri. ketsodil Neikha & family, kohima.

Born on – 19/06/1996 33. Shri. kekuse Neikha, kohima.

Died on – 17/11/2021 34. Shri. Solo khing & family, kohima.

35. Smti. R. kenile kent & family, Tseminyu Town.

36. Shri. Nrilo kent & family, Tseminyu Town We regret our inability to mentioned every individual yet it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

From : Loving Father, Mother, Brothers, Sister and Loved Ones

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NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021

‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ activities carried out across Nagaland

Kiphire forest division officials aloong with SHG Members of the JFMC, NFMP and FDA along with SHGs SHGs under NFMP & FDA along with the officials of School students along with officials from silviculture members during the sales day. (DIPR) during the sales day. division Kohima during the ‘bioiversity conservation walk’.

Joint Forest Management Committee.

DIMAPUR: As part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” activities which are being conducted to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, various activities such as “biodiversity conservation walk”, sales day and other programmes were organised at Kiphire, Kohima, Jakhama, Nsunyu Village, Botsa Town, Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Nagaland campus and Anatongre village respectively.

Kiphire forest division: To mark the nationwide celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Kiphire forest division, department of environment, forest & climate change under the ambit of Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) organised a sales day for SHGs Anatongre at daily market, Kiphire town on November 22.

According to a DIPR report, the sales day was organised in recognition of the role of “tribals” in sustainable forest management, and to highlight their income generating activities.

Three SHGs participated in the sales day and products including vegetables, wild fruits and handicrafts were sold.

Kiphire forest division also conducted training for the joint forest management committee (JFMC) under FDA (NAP). For the training the JFMC Kiphire village was selected and was given handson training on “nursery techniques”. As a follow up action of the training, nursery materials such as agro-net, polybags, watering cane and seeds were provided to JFMC for establishment of nursery in their villages.

Jakhama: Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) organised an awareness programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and blood donation, under the aegis of National AIDS Control Organisation, ministry of health and family welfare, in commemoration of 75th years of India’s independence at St. Joseph’s College Jakhama on Tuesday.

Addressing the programme, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU) Kohima, district program officer Sentimongla Tzudir briefed on the prevention, causes and treatment for HIV and AIDS. Meanwhile district TB officer Dr. Akaba Jamir and assistant director (SIMU) NSACS, Avilie Sekhose also spoke on TB Mukh Bharat Abhiyan and

Heroin worth Rs. 1.5 crore seized, 2 held DIMAPUR, NOV 24 (NPN): Kohima police have arrested two persons on charges of possessing suspected heroin worth Rs. 1.5 crore (in the international market) at Phesama, on Wednesday at around 10.30 a.m.

According to Kohima police PRO, a team of Kohima police while conducting routine checking of vehicles intercepted one Mahindra Scorpio (AS06F-0498), which was proceeding towards Dimapur from Senapati, Manipur. PRO said 498 gms of suspected heroin neatly packed in 39 soap cases were found concealed underneath the spare tyre and engine compartment of the vehicle. The two accused have been identified as Timothy and Matia.

PRO said the contraband along with the vehicle have been seized.

Accordingly, a case has been GA colony Wokha with contributions from well- registered with south police stawishers renovated the road leading to the colony. tion for further investigation.

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ticipation will lead to better conservation of the forest areas and decrease forest dependency.

Botsa Town: As a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, sales day was organised on November 18 at Botsa Town by Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC), Self Help Groups under NFMP & FDA. Addressing the village members, field management unit head Chiephobozou Range, V. Mato Koso highlighted on “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” and also urged the SHGs members to organise such programmes in the future and assured all possible help to assist them.

Addressing the SHGs members, team leader FNGO NEIDA Nagato K. Aye asked the SHGs members to approach the community mobilizers for

any assistance.

CIH: In commemoration of the event, one day training on “prospects of Naga king chilli pickling and mushroom cultivation” was organised by Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH) Nagaland on November 17 at its campus.

A press release by CIH Nagaland informed that the training was organised with an aim to boost the potential of value-added products from Naga king Chilli and promote cultivation of oyster mushroom in the region.

The training commenced with a brief introduction about the institute and its activities by post-harvest technologist, Vinika K Aomi.

During the training, the trainees were given hands- on practical demonstration on the preparation

exhorted the officers to be torch-bearers of the community. He opined that, being an “elite group” of the community, one must be an ideal citizen so that general people are guided with vision, accountability besides, resolving any problems and issues within and outside the community with all civility.

Yangseo also called upon the members to look beyond self in the greater interest of the society.

Earlier, in his inaugural address, USGOU president Er. Alongse Sangtam challenged the officers gathered to work and lead the community, particularly the least privileged and the down-trodden thus ensuring holistic development are within the reach of the people. He also called upon the fellow officers to do selfintrospection so that through one’s given position, justice was done and accountability delivered.

Speeches were also delivered by ENPO president Tsapikyu Sangtam, USLP president Seopi Sangtam, ADC Longkhim Chubatemjen, Longkhim-Tsarü Area GB’s Association Chubngangshi Sangtam and Longkhim Town Baptist Lithro Pastor Dr. Longri Sangtam.

At the sessions, Sethrichem Sangtam of Better Life Foundation (BLF) presented a paper on, “Rural livelihood security through collective initiative” and Sepili Sangtam, advocate & former president ENSF presented a paper on, “Nagaland Reservation Policy- vis-à-vis Nagaland Staff Selection Board & Nagaland Public Service Commission.”

In obituary reference, USGOU vice president Thsipenthe led the members in paying homage to the nine USGOU members who passed away between October 2019 to November 19, 2021.

of Naga King Chilli at the Minimal Processing Unit of the Institute.

Senior technical assistant, Marina also highlighted on the scope and importance of oyster mushroom cultivation in context with Dimapur district.

Marketing specialist Prabin Das highlighted on the marketing strategies and linkages for the valueadded products.

Anatongre village: ATMA Kiphire block organised a field day and winter vegetables seeds distribution programme on November 20 at Anatongre village.

The resource person Setsiba BTT convenor spoke about the improved varieties of winter vegetables, field preparation, intercultural operations, scientific method of cultivation and pest management for better production.

Seminar on ‘fourth world literature’ culminates DIMAPUR: National seminar on “Fourth world literature: Voices of the marginalised with special reference to Northeast India” sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and organised by the department of English, Tetso College culminated on November 24.

A press release by the college stated that in a keynote address, honorary director ICSSR, North Eastern Regional Centre, NERC, NEHU Campus Shillong, professor Bhagirathi Panda said seminars like these could bring the poignant element of a greater discourse and thanked the organisers of the conference for taking the initial step of change.

“There are gems underneath the sea likewise marginalized people have much to share and offer in the field of information and research. Social capital is the backbone and a big resource to build a good research grounding. Hence, Fourth World Literature serves the purpose,” said professor Panda.

The valedictory session was led by Tetso College assistant professor Hawaibam Loiyumba, feedback of participants was delivered by EFL University, Shillong, assistant professor Dr. Arzuman Ara; Baptist College, Kohima assistant professor Dr. Sentinaro and School of Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Campus, Ph.D research scholar, Ashuli Kaisang and the closing remarks and certificate distribution was conducted by convenor, HoD, Tetso College Dr. Rosy Tep.

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DIMAPUR: United Sangtam Gazetted Officers’ Union (USGOU) held its 11th general session on November 18-19 at Longkhim ADC HQ under Tuensang district, hosted by Longkhim-Tsarü Area officers.

A press release by USGOU press & information secretary Er. Soloman C. Anar stated that the general session was graced by MLA Müthingnyüba Sangtam, MLA and Yangseo Sangtam, MLA as special guest and guest of honour respectively.

In his address, Müthingnyüba emphasised on working together with all the Sangtam legislatures so that visible and tangible progress and development are made, thus benefitting the general populace of the community.

He also called upon the officers to be sincere and diligent in serving the government through their respective departments.

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Forest Management Project (NFMP), self-help groups and Forest Development Agency (FDA), under the department of environment, forests and climate change, Nagaland organised “sales day’ on November 16 at Nsunyu Village under Tseminyu Range as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

During a brief interaction with SHGs, field management unit head, Tseminyu Range, Yhuntilo Kent said that sustainable forest management, wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation have become very important in the present context and added that climate change and environmental concern have become a serious issue.

He said that SHGs play a vital role in forestry conservation and emphasised that their active par-

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importance of blood donation respectively.

Kohima: As part of the event, silviculture division Kohima organised a “biodiversity conservation walk” on November 17 at the State Botanical Garden, Kohima.

Students along with the teachers of Government Middle School, Forest Colony took part in the event. Range forest officer, Grace Kikon, and staffs of silviculture division navigated the students for a nature trail exhibiting the botanical domain and highlighted the imperative need and responsibility for conservation of flora and fauna.

The students were also sensitized about the various indigenous medicinal plants and its uses.

Nsunyu village: Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC), Nagaland

BJP National vice-president Dr M Chuba Ao (4th from left) along with BJP Mokokchung district officials after the consultative meeting on Wednesday.

MOKOKCHUNG: National BJP vice-president, Dr M Chuba Ao asked BJP “karyakartas” in Mokokchung district to have an “accommodative spirit” so that the party’s policies and programmes would reach every nook and corner of the state.

In a press release, media & IT cell, BJP Mokokchung district informed that during the meeting, the vice president said that a political party should not hold grudges but always look for ways and means to convince the people through the BJP’s policies and programme to ensure that the people move forward.

Dr Chuba was on a

visit to Mokokchung to conduct a consultative meeting with BJP Mokokchung district officials, mandals (assembly constituency), and morchas (frontal organisations) which was held at the BJP office.

He was hopeful that the coming years would bring enough opportunity for the party to come to power and carry on the dream of a developed India that the party envisaged.

Urging the “karyakartas” not to be discouraged, Dr Chuba challenged them to find opportunity in the midst of difficulty so that the party’s developmental programmes could be achieved to their full po-

tentials.

Earlier, BJP Mokokchung district president Imolemba Jamir in his welcome address briefly narrated about the life and political career of Dr Chuba Ao. Short speeches were also delivered by the presidents of 24 Angetyongpang mandal, 28 Koridang mandal, Yuva Morcha, minority Morcha and Mahila morcha.

The programme was chaired by president of ST Morcha, BJP Mokokchung Oyimpong Longchar while BJP Mokokchung district vice president Lanutoshi Longkumer invoked God’s blessings.

DIMAPUR: In view of ninth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from November 25-26, Kohima DEF has issued various traffic regulations which would be enforced as part of the security arrangement.

In a press release, DEF Kohima PRO has informed that only vehicles with the following car passes would be allowed entry to the assembly secretariat: ‘X’ black letter with green background (for legislators); ‘Y’ white letter with blue background (for AHoDs/HoDs ); ‘assembly logo’ red background (for assembly staff); ‘LH’ blue letter with yellow background (for police personnel and P.S/P.A); ‘O’ black letter with white background (for IPR/media and other department); ‘on assembly duty’ white letter with blue background (for staff bus/pool & dak vehicles) No vehicle would be allowed to be parked by the roadside from 6 a.m., onwards during the assembly sessions at the following routes: BSNL telephone exchange till classic island; Raj Bhavan till M.S classic island; classic island to assembly secretariat via high school; New CM official residence, Phezoucha to assembly secretariat.

PRO informed that heavy vehicles would not be allowed to ply in Kohima town during assembly session, 6 a.m., till the session was over.

All loading and unloading of goods in Kohima town should be completed by 6 a.m., during assembly session and heavy vehicles would not be allowed to be parked along ‘D’ block road. Anticipating positive cooperation from the public, PRO informed that the police would tow away defaulting vehicles and charges would be borne by vehicles owners.

Participants along with the officials from the office of the principal accountant general, Nagaland.

DIMAPUR: As part of the “Audit Diwas/Day” celebrated across India which commenced on November 16, the office of the principal accountant general, Nagaland also organised an inter-college extempore speech competition as part of the “audit awareness week” focused on “accountability, transparency and good governance” in and around Kohima on Wednesday.

A press release from the office of the principal accountant general (audit) informed that the event was organised to give a platform to the youth to express their views on the present scenario of “accountability, transparency and good governance”.

Some of the views expressed by the participants were: government and the public should work together for better governance; marginalised and people at the grassroots level are suffering more due to corruption at the top and development not reaching them; lack of strong action against wrong-doers’ is encouraging more corruption in the state.

The views also included: overpopulation of educated youths; need

to change mindsets and look towards private sectors/self-employment; punctuality and discipline in the government offices will promote good governance; deplorable conditions of the government hospitals in the state which needs to be strengthened and others.

The judges for the competition were professor, department of English Nagaland University, Dr. Rosemary Dzüvichü, DG (home guards, prisons & SDRF) Rupin Sharma and DC Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan.

Altogether, 24 students representing 12 colleges in and around Kohima participated in the competition.

Takanungba Pongen of Modern College, Kohima emerged as the winner, HanlulaYimchungrü of Sazolie College, Jotsoma as second runner-up and Philomina Rutsa of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma in the third position. The winners were awarded were cash prizes and certificates. Consolation prizes with certificates were also awarded to all the participants.

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Battle for 14 Tripura town municipalties today MoS of Railways meets NFR officials

Council, Jirania Nagar Panchayat, Mohanpur Municipal Council, Ranirbazar Municipal Council, Bishalgarh Municipal Council, Udaipur Municipal Council and Santirbazar Municipal Council have no opposition candidates.

A total of 5, 94,772 voters are eligible to cast their votes in the civic poll and the number of women voters outnumber male voters in urban areas.

TMC youth leader Saayoni Ghosh, who was arrested on charges of criminal intimidation and attempt to murder, was on Monday granted bail by the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in West Tripura district.

The West Bengal Trinamool Youth Congress president was on Sunday

arrested on charges of criminal intimidation, attempt to murder, and promotion of disharmony between groups after she raised the party’s ‘khela hobe’ (game will be played) slogan outside a meeting being addressed by the state Chief Minister Biplab Deb. The TMC leadership claimed several party activists came under attack when they had gathered outside the police station, where Ghosh was taken after her arrest.

The state has been witnessing protests and violence in the run-up to the polls. CPM state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury alleged that their candidates were forced to withdraw their nominations “due to terror let loose by goons” owing allegience to the BJP. “Violence began much before the announcement of the schedule of the civic polls. Many of our party activists were attacked and our candidates in five municipal councils and two Nagar panchayats could not file their nominations. An unprecedented terror was let loose by BJP-sheltered goons,” he told reporters.

NPP optimistic of emerging single largest party in Manipur Assembly

Sanjib Banerjee sworn in as CJ of Meghalaya HC

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar in Kathalia.

a national scale. While for the CPI(M) it is a chance to show that it still retains deep pockets of influence in the state.

A total of 785 contestants are in the fray for the remaining 222 seats after 36 candidates withdrew their nominations. Altogether there are 334 seats in the urban local bodies, including Agartala Municipal Corporation (51 wards), 13 Municipal Councils, and six Nagar Panchayats across the state.

Thirty-six candidates, including 15 candidates of the opposition CPI-M, four of Trinamool Congress (TMC), eight of Congress, two of the AIFB, and seven Independent candidates withdrew their nominations, an official said.

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Correspondent IMPHAL, NOV 24: Upcoming general election to Manipur Assembly will be a boon for the party, said National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma, in an address during a party function in Imphal on Wednesday He was optimistic of his party emerging as a single largest party in the Manipur legislative Assembly after the 2022 general elections.

“Our party is getting popular among the people of the state. I am sure we will be the single largest party in the Assembly after the election,” Sangma, who was on a three-day visit in the state, said on Wednesday.

He was speaking to party workers at a function held in Imphal West district, felicitating aspiring candidates of the upcoming elections in the state who formally joined the party.

On the occasion held at the residence of a party intending candidate at Patsoi in Imphal West, four aspiring candidates seeking NPP’s ticket were felicitated.

He told the party leaders to work at their best level and not to miss the opportunity while asserting that more intending candidates were approaching the party as their choice.

Conrad Sangma felicitating intending candidates of upcoming Assembly polls in Manipur.

The national president announced that the party will finalize names of the candidates to be fielded as party nominees in the upcoming polls within a couple of days.

“The Central office (of NPP) will be finalizing and notifying an election committee in the next couple of days. The committee will handle the task of selecting candidates,” he said.

The committee was necessitated as it would not be a light task for the party to decide to whom party’s ticket would be offered as a number of aspiring candidates sought party tickets, he said.

“Now it has become a difficult task for the party leadership to decide to whom the party ticket will be offered,” he claimed.

The NPP leader hinted at the party offering its tickets to the candidate of choice of party workers and supporters of each constituency.

Asser ting that the popularity of the party

was increasing in the state with the approaching of the elections, he credited the party’s state unit leaders and workers for the same and urged them to leave no stone unturned to take the opportunity.

The national president also announced a mega congregation of youth of the northeast in Imphal on December 10.

“I will be participating personally in a youth conference of the party in Imphal on December 10,” he said.

The conference will also be participated by leaders of the party from other northeast states. It will discuss the problems confronting the youths of the region in general and Manipur in particular, he added.

Manipur deputy chief minister Y Joykumar who is also the national vice-president of NPP, NPP state unit president N Kayisii, working president and MLA L Jayentakumar, NPP national general secretary Thomas Sangma were among others who attended the function.

S H I L LO N G, N OV 2 4 (PTI): Justice Sanjib Banerjee was on Wednesday sworn in as chief justice of Meghalaya High Court here.

Governor Satya Pal Malik administered the oath of office to the newly appointed chief justice at the Raj Bhavan in the presence of Meghalaya Law Minister James K Sangma, Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh, Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma and senior officials, they said. Banerjee succeeded Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More who superannuated on November 3. A former sports journalist, Banerjee enrolled as an advocate in 1990 before being elevated as a judge of the Calcutta High Court in 2006. A graduate of St Paul’s School in Darjeeling, Banerjee graduated with economics in 1983 and completed BA LLB in 1986-87 from the University of Calcutta.

IMPHAL, NOV 24: Windshield of many vehicles were smashed as suspected economic blockade supporters pelted stones towards goods-laden vehicles proceeding towards Imphal along Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2 with security escorts on Tuesday night.

Normal movement of goods-laden vehicles on the national highways passing through the hill districts of Manipur were hit owing to an indefinite economic blockade imposed by tribal based student bodies.

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM), All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) and federating units of ATSUM imposed the blockage to protest against non-fulfillment of their demand by the state government.

They have been pressing the state government to

summon a special session of the state Assembly to discuss Manipur (Hill Areas) Autonomous District Councils Bill-2021, a new bill to replace the existing ADC bill, recommended by the Hill Areas Committee of state Assembly.

Owing to the blockade that commenced on November 22 last, hundreds of vehicles were stranded at Mao gate and beyond it on the Nagaland side along NH-2.

Around 100 loaded vehicles stranded fearing attacks for violating the blockade were escorted to Imphal by the personnel of the state police commando on Tuesday evening.

The vehicles, mostly goods-laden heavy trucks, were attacked with stones near a bridge at Senapati district headquarters last night.

Windshields of many vehicles were broken in the stoning. However, no injury to the truckers and drivers

of the loaded vehicles was reported.

Around 80 vehicles loaded with essential items arrived in Imphal late Tuesday night while around 200 loaded vehicles have also left Mao gate for Imphal with security escorts early Wednesday morning.

The vehicles escorted by another team of state police commando personnel were heading toward Imphal and no untoward incident was reported till the time of filing this report.

Hundreds of loaded vehicles were stranded along NH-2 at Mao Gate after the tribal student bodies imposed the blockade.

The indefinite blockade also disturbed normal movement of goods vehicles along Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37 as well as NH-102 (Imphal-Moreh section) since the commencement of the blockade.

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MALIGAON, NOV 24 (NPN): Minister of state of railways, coal & mines Raosaheb Patil Danve, held a review meeting with general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway at Guwahati on November 24 , on various developmental works and the ongoing railway projects in the North-eastern region. The meeting was also attended by the general manager of N. F. Railway Construction Organisation and other senior railway officials.

A press release by Chief Public Relations Officer ( CPRO), Guneet Kaur stated that general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway Anshul Gupta was present during discussion with the minister on overall performance of Northeast Frontier Railway (Open line) and day to day functioning pertaining to operation of trains and development of passenger amenities in various states.

General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction Organisation), Sunil Sharma along with senior railway officials from the construction organization also gave a presentation of the ongoing projects of railway construc-

Raosaheb Patil Danve inaugurated a Running room at Kamakya station.

tion in Northeast.

N. F. Railway is executing various new railway line projects to connect the capitals of North-eastern states.

The projects are in various stages of completion. Various issues related to timely completion of these projects were discussed by all stake holders during the review meeting.

Once the projects are completed, it will create a new mode of communication for the people of North-eastern states and will largely help in boosting the economy in these regions, NFR stated.

The Union Minister earlier on Monday, inspected bridge and tunneling works of the Sivok- Rangpo new railway line project.

Mizoram part of work on bilateral transit project almost done: PWD dept

Road construction of the Kaladan Project in Mizoram.

AIZAWL, NOV 24 (PTI): Mizoram has completed over 96 per cent of its share of work on the ambitious Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project -- a route that aims to connect northeast India with Kolkata through the Sittwe Port of Myanmar -- an official release by the state Public Works Department said on Wednesday.

PWD officials, led by department secretary JC

Ramthanga, met Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday and briefed him on the progress of the bilateral project, the statement said.

The transit project, spanning 882.21 km, was launched in April, 2008 by the erstwhile Congress-led UPA government as part of the ‘Look East’ (now Act East) policy.

The route, which was initially scheduled to be

completed by 2014, will bring the NE region closer to Kolkata by half the existing distance.

Of the 87.51 km stretch of the project to be constructed within Mizoram, 84.19 km has been completed so far, the officials informed the governor during the meeting.

Kambhampati said the project, when completed, will boost economic and cultural ties between the two neighbouring countries.

He also said that the route will facilitate easier transportation of goods and commodities from other parts of India to the northeastern states and vice versa.

The officials of the PWD department gave assurance that they would do their best to overcome all hurdles and complete the Mizoram stretch of the transit project at the earliest.

Sikkim will be connected by the railway network through this project.

On Tuesday, the Minister inspected sites of the ongoing Dimapur – Kohima new railway line project that will connect the state capital of Nagaland. The line starts from Dhansiri station, which is about 18 km before Dimapur on main line in between Lumding and Dimapur. The new line will end at Zubza adjacent to Kohima. The Minister inspected the newly built Shokhuvi railway station, tunneling and bridge works during his visit.

Raosaheb Patil Danve also inaugurated a 60 bedded AC Running room with modern facilities at Kamakya station on November 23.

Kolkata Police book OSD to Tripura CM

AGARTALA, NOV 24 (IANS): The Kolkata Police has served a notice to Sanjay Mishra, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and asked him to report to the investigating officer on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday.

The notice said that a case has been registered in the Narkeldanga police station (under Kolkata district) against Mishra under various sections of the IPC and the Disaster Management Act 2005. “You are requested to appear at Narkeldanga PS on November 25 and meet the investigating officer of the case Soumit Bandopadhyay, Sub-Inspector.

Non-compliance of this notice may result in your arrest as per law,” the notice said.

When contacted, Mishra refused to make any comment on the issue.

Arunachal: Rescued bear cubs readied to be released

ITANAGAR, NOV 24 (PTI): For Ruma, Anushka, Gueng, Kala and Kalee, each day starts with morning walks deep inside the jungle of Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR) of Arunachal Pradesh. They play and fight with each other and are encouraged to climb trees and feed on fruits and insects before returning ‘home’.

They are five motherless Asiatic bear cubs rescued by the Arunachal

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Earlier in the last week of October, TMC’s Sushmita Dev had written a letter to Tripura governor Satyadeo Narain Arya seeking his intervention in the law and order in the state, alleging that the situation is extremely critical.

In her letter, she had written: “The extremely critical situation that is prevailing in the state of Tripura needs immediate attention.

The law and order is at its worst. Many districts of Tripura have witnessed violence and vandalism against people and property.”

The upcoming civic body elections are crucial for all parties and are being looked as a precursor to the Assembly elections, which is scheduled for 2023.

Days ahead of municipal body elections in Tripura, two rebel MLAs of the ruling BJP in the state on Tuesday alleged that the recent political violence in Tripura has tarnished the reputation of the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which might influence the saffron party’s poll prospects in the assembly elections in five states.

dent bodies went ahead with the indefinite economic blockade on the national highways after no positive response came up despite a 24-hour total shutdown in hill districts on November 20.

On the other hand, Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh had, on Tuesday, told a local TV cable network that the government was trying its best to end the blockade.

He hoped to break the deadlock through talks. “I hope the blockade will be ended soon after talks with the government,” Singh said.

The chief minister had also alleged some political parties were behind the blockade to gain political advantages while claiming that many hill based civil society organizations were against the agitations of the student bodies. At the same time, he added that the blockade was not fully effective.

Pradesh forest department from different parts of the Northeastern state this year and rehabilitated at the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC) under Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), a conservation charity organisation.

Experienced forest department workers accompany them during their exercise which is part of a plan to release them in the wild when they are ready

for it.

“The Walk the Bear programme helps the orphaned cubs to acclimatise themselves to the wilderness where the keepers help them learn various life skills to survive,” CBRC head Panjit Basumatary said.

The five young animals were shifted in two batches to a pre-selected site four kilometres away from Upper Dekorai camp of the PTR in September on vehicle, foot

PM pays tributes to Borphukan NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated warrior, saying he is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam.

Assam celebrates Lachit Diwas on November 24 in an ode to Borphukan’s valour and heroism.

“Today, on Lachit Diwas, I pay tributes to the brave Lachit Borphukan.

He is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour,

honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam,” Modi said in a tweet.

“He (Borphukan) remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice and dignity for all,” the prime minister said.

Borphukan was a commander in the erstwhile Ahom kingdom and is known for his leadership in the 1671 battle of Saraighat that thwarted an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam. The battle of Saraighat was fought on the banks of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.

Arunachal logs 4 new COVID-19 cases

ITANAGAR, NOV 24 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh reported four new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, pushing the tally to 55,255, a health official said.

So far, 54,939 people have recovered from the disease in the state, including two on Tuesday, the official said.

The toll remained at 280 as no fresh fatality was reported in the past 24 hours.

The Northeastern state now has 36 active cases.

Tawang district has the highest number of active cases at 10, followed by the Capital Complex Region and West Kameng district at six cases each, the official said.

The new cases were detected after testing 364 samples.

and elephant backs, he said.

The PTR is situated at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district, about 200 kilometers from state capital Itanagar.

“During the ex-situ walks which are monitored by animal keepers accompanied by a biologist, the young bears learned to forage and gradually developed their wild instincts. Body morphometry and weight were recorded periodically,”

Basumatary said.

Once the cubs become reluctant to follow their keepers back to the camp, they would be ear-tagged, micro-chipped and radiocollared for soft release in the wild. Eventually, if they do not return to their cages anymore, they would be considered wild.

However, they would still be monitored for six more months, the CBRC chief said.

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

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (UNDER PART-X OF SECTION 373 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) Succession Case No. 474 of 2021 Where as application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Lt. Apranuo Kuosa filed by: Miss Megolhoukhono Kuosa, D/o Lt. Neingutoulie Kuosa, represented by Shri. Neivisalie Kuosa (Guardian) R/o Sechü Zubza, District-Kohima: Nagaland. to draw/operate/close/Transfer: 1. Family Pensions and service benefits. Who expired on 03-10-2021.

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

Given under the hand and seal of the Court on this 24th day of November 2021.

Principal District & Sessions Judge k-2269/21 Kohima, Nagaland Regd. No. 10379/2021

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 24/11/2021

I, Shri. Ayimdiba, brother of Late Limakumba, presently residing at H/No. 51, Chumukedima, Ward-9, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual and official name is Ayimdiba as recorded in all my official documents.

3. That in my brother's (Late Limakumba) Service Record No. 12994564Y Sep, my Name and Date of Birth has been inadvertently recorded as Ayimtiba and 1st July 1999 respectively.

4. That, however my actual name is Ayimdiba and my correct D.O.B is 18-07-2000.

5. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that Ayimdiba and Ayimtiba pertains to one and the same person i.e my name and to further declare my correct D.O.B i.e 18-07-2000, before the concern authority.

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

Notary Public DEPONENT

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AGARTALA, NOV 24 (PTI): A ‘Battle Royale’ between the ruling BJP and challenger TMC besides the CPI(M) which at one time ruled Tripura with an iron grip is expected to ensue for elections tor the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 13 other town civic bodies in Tripura on Thursday amid court cases, arrests and allegations of attacks by political parties.

The ruling BJP, which has fielded candidates in all seats in Tripura civic elections, has already won 112 out of the total 334 seats uncontested in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and 19 urban bodies.

Nevertheless, a threeway battle is expected to ensue for the remaining seats, given the high voltage drama witnessed in the run up to the elections, which saw TMC sending its to leaders to Tripura and BJP fighting back politically.

For TMC a strong footprint in Agartala and elsewhere in the northeastern state is essential as it hopes to topple BJP in Tripura’s state election in 2023 and also emerge as a strong opposition to the BJP on

Whispers of K’taka Cong leaders stirs controversy

Video purportedly shows conversation between the two leaders, who were seated on the dais at the party office.

Following which Siddaramaiah can be heard saying, “But, what happens is, BJP will take advantage of it.” To which Shivakumar replies, “Yes...but we have never kept (portraits together so far).”

The video is then fastforwarded to show Shivakumar asking a party worker if Patel’s portrait is there, and directs him to get it.

He then tells Siddaramaiah, he will get the Patel’s portrait placed next to Indira, to which the former CM says, “it will be good.”

Shivakumar then supervises the placement of Patel’s portrait and all the leaders of the state including Siddaramaiah pay floral

tributes to it.

Sharing the video, BJP leaders alleged that Congress shows respect to Patel, due to fear of BJP. “If anyone had doubt about how much the Nehru Dynasty hated Sardar Patel, this video makes it clear. Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar agree to place photo of Sardar Patel along with that of Indira Gandhi fearing BJP. It is a shame that Slaves are so much scared of an Italian,” BJP national General Secretary C T Ravi tweeted.

BJP MLA and Chief Minister’s Political Secretary MP Renukacharya in a tweet said: “The Congress showed respect to Patel, due to fear of BJP.”

LU C K N OW, N OV 2 4 (PTI): A day after meeting Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday held talks with AAP leader Sanjay Singh and Apna Dal (K) chief Krishna Patel in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls.

After the se parate meetings, Patel said a tie-up with the SP has been “finalised” while Singh indicated that the talks have begun.

“A strategic discussion (rannitik charcha) was held on the common agenda to make UP corruption-free and get rid of the government under which law and order collapsed,” Singh, who is the Aam Aadmi Party in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, told reporters here.

About an alliance with the SP, Singh said the discussion has just begun. “A good meaningful discussion was held. We will let you know later.” The AAP leader has met Akhilesh Yadav earlier as well but said then that his party will contest the UP elections alone.

Singh was also present Tuesday at an event to release a book by SP leader Ramgopal Yadav.

SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav

were there.

On Wednesday, Akhilesh Yadav also met Apna Dal (K) chief Krishna Patel and both apparently agreed to address joint public meetings.

“We had a discussion with Akhilesh ji and our alliance has been finalised.

We are allying with parties of the same ideology and we will soon be sharing the dais,” Patel told reporters.

When questioned on a seat-sharing arrangement, she said this was not a priority while hinting that her party might pitch for 20 to 25 seats in the elections in 403 constituencies.

“Our priority was to move ahead with others and today our alliance has been finalised,” she said.

“There were no discussions on the number of seats during the meeting. Discussions are going on at many seats. We will have 20-25 seats,” she added.

The Apna Dal (Sonelal) led by Krishna Patel’s daughter Anupriya Patel is already an ally of the ruling BJP. Anupriya Patel’s party has nine MLAs in UP and three MPs including herself, but the faction headed by the mother has no elected representative either at the Centre or in the state.

Pragya appears before court in 2008 Malegaon blast case MUMBAI, NOV 24 (PTI): BJP MP Prag ya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, appeared before a special NIA court here on Wednesday.Thakur, out on bail, had last come to the court in January 2021.

Earlier in the day, her lawyers told special judge for NIA cases P R Sitre that as she was in Mumbai for medical treatment, she would attend the court.

She had not been summoned by the court.

The Bhopal MP arrived at 12.25 PM and sat on a lawyer’s chair in the front row.

A soft ‘mulmul’ cloth was placed on the chair by her aides before she took the seat. The judge asked about

Pragya Singh Thakur

her health, to which Thakur said, “Kabhi theek rehta hai, kabhi nahi (sometimes it is good, sometimes not).”

She has been taking treatment at the Kokilaben hospital in the city, and as the treatment suited her, she came for further treatment, the MP told the judge.

Asked about the nature of her illness, she said she was suffering for multiple

ailments.

She will be staying in Mumbai for the next two days and if required get admitted to the hospital, Thakur added.

Judge Sitre then asked her to keep abreast of developments in the trial.

Videos showing the Bhopal MP taking part in `Garba’ dance during Navratri festival and also

Norovirus outbreak in Kerala: Karnataka on high alert

BENGALURU, NOV 24 (IANS): In the wake of the detection of 13 norovirus cases in Kerala, Karnataka has sounded an alert in the bordering districts of Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada.

In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Karnataka Health Department released guidelines to be followed.

It instructed the appointment of a physician as a nodal officer for every district to manage the situation. District Health and Family Welfare department officers have also been asked

to pitch in.

The infection is caused and spread through contaminated food and water.

The person affected with the virus will develop symptoms of vomiting, loose motion, nausea, stomach ache, headache, body pain and fever, it said.

The patients will have to be admitted to hospital.

If neglected it will become fatal, it said.

The health department officials have been asked to gather information on sources of drinking water

and test them.The treatment for the infection is nonspecific and the patient has to be treated for symptoms.

The rare norovirus was reported among 13 students of a veterinary college at Pookode in Wayanad district of Kerala in October end. The Kerala government has called upon the people of the state to be on high alert.

The norovirus which is also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’ is highly infectious and spreads easily among people.

ACB raids in K’taka: Cash stashed in drainage pipe

UP oppn alliance in works: Akhilesh meets AAP, Apna Dal

trying her hand at kabaddi, even though she has obtained bail on medical grounds, had come out in recent months, creating controversy.

During her earlier appearance, Thakur had complained about dirt and “lack of facilities” in the courtroom. On Wednesday, she said, “The present arrangement is good.”

The judge said there were some restrictions due the coronavirus pandemic and cleaning is done in a better way now.

The court then asked her to remain present whenever required, to which Thakur agreed.

Seven persons, including Thakur and Army officer Lt Col Prasad Purohit,

are facing trial in the case.

Over 200 witnesses have been examined and eight of them have turned hostile during the trial so far.

No witnesses were examined on Wednesday. The next date of hearing is December 1.

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a communally sensitive town in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

According to Maharashtra police who conducted initial probe, the motorbike was registered in Thakur’s name which led to her arrest. The case was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

BENGALURU, NOV 24 (IANS): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials conducting simultaneous raids on 68 locations across the state on Wednesday recovered more than Rs 50 lakh cash bundles stashed in a drainage pipe and ceiling of a house.

According to ACB sources, notes were also found hidden in sarees.

Officers raiding the residence of Junior Engineer Shanta Gouda Biradar in Kalaburagi discovered the bundles of currency notes worth Rs 13.50 lakh inside the house drainage pipes attached to the bathroom.

They also recovered Rs 15 lakh in cash from the ceiling of the house. In all, they seized more than Rs 55 lakh from his residence.

High drama was witnessed when Shanta Gouda did not answer the door for 15 minutes even as the team was continuously knocking on the door. They learnt that Shanta Gouda, along with his son, was busy stashing cash into the wash basin outlet.

After gaining entry, they had to cut open the pipe and confiscated Rs 13.50 lakh in cash.

Sources explained that

Shanta Gouda had inherited two acres of land from his father and now owns more than 35 acres near Kalaburagi.

Similarly, ACB officers also bumped into wads of cash hidden in sarees in the house of L.C. Nagaraj, who works as an administrator of Sakala department. The officers also confiscated a bundle of dollars from the residence of Group ‘C’ employee Nataji Hiraji Patil in Belagavi.

From the Shivamogga residence of Agricultural department officer Rudreshappa, the officers found Rs 3.50 crore worth 7.5 kgs of gold, including 60 gold biscuits of 100 grams, 8 gold biscuits of 50 grams, diamond necklaces and Rs 15 lakh in cash. He is presently

working in Gadag district.

Sources said that earlier in the morning they learnt that Rajashekar, who worked as a physiotherapist at Yelahanka government hospital, has purchased three BDA sites, two revenue sites besides five acres of land in Doddaballapur taluk near Bengaluru. Most of the purchases were made during and post Covid pandemic.

Raids on 15 government officers by the team of more than 400 ACB officers, including 8 Superintendent of Police, 100 officers and 300 staff members are on.

The raids are being conducted in various locations of Bengaluru, Kalaburagi, Davanagere, Belagavi, Mangaluru districts since early Wednesday morning.

Kejriwal adds Christian site to free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (PTI): The Delhi government has included Vailankanni Church in Tamil Nadu to the list of pilgrimage sites under its free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday.

The Delhi government will resume the “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana” on December 3 when senior citizen pilgrims will travel to Ayodhya, he said.

Last month, the Delhi Cabinet had approved the inclusion of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh in the scheme.

The first train under the scheme carrying 1,000

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elderly pilgrims will depart for Ayodhya on December 3, Kamal Bansal, chairman of the Delhi government’s Tirth Yatra Vikas Samiti, said.

“We were getting requests from our Christian brothers so we have decided to include Vailankanni Church to the scheme,” Kejriwal said. Under the “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana”, the Delhi government bears the expenditure of the entire pilgrimage of a number of senior citizens to 13 circuits, including places like Puri, Rameswaram,

Shirdi, Mathura, Haridwar and Tirupati. Any resident of the national capital aged 60 or above can avail the scheme after acquiring a certificate from a local MLA, stating that he lives in the legislator’s constituency.

One attendant aged 21 or more can accompany each traveller. The government bears the expenses for the attendant too.

The “Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna” was approved by the Delhi Cabinet on January 9, 2018. More than 35,000 senior citizens have availed the scheme.

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Gambhir gets ‘threat’ mail from ‘ISIS Kashmir’ NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (PTI): Security has been beefed up outside the residence of BJP MP Gautam Gambhir here after he received an alleged death threat from “ISIS Kashmir “, officials said on Wednesday. A complaint addressed to the DCP (Central) stated that a death threat from “ISIS Kashmir” was received on the official email ID of Gambhir at 9.32 pm on Tuesday, they said.

The mail read, “We are going to kill you and your family”, the officials said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shweta Chauhan said, “We have received the complaint and an enquiry into the matter is underway. We have enhanced security arrangements outside his (MP’s) house”.

Currency notes worth Rs 13.50 lakh were hidden inside the house drainage pipes attached to the bathroom.

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BENGALURU, NOV 24 (PTI): With the whispers between senior Congress leaders in Karnataka, D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah wondering about paying homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at an event organised to observe Indira Gandhi’s death anniversary going viral, the BJP has accused the grand old party of showing respect to the country’s first Home Minister only out of fear of the J P Nadda-led party.

The 1.15-minute video purportedly shows conversation between the two leaders, who were seated on the dais at the party office here to observe the event on October 31, which also happens to be Patel’s birthday.

It was picked up by mics placed on the table while the cameras were on.

In the video, Siddaramaiah can be seen reminding Shivakumar, at the beginning of the event, that the day also happens to be Patel’s birthday.

In response, Shivakumar says, “It is, Sir, but this is day (Indira’s death anniversary) and that is birthday (Patel’s). We don’t keep their portraits together.”

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post VOL. XXXI NO. 351 DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Peaceful and patient wait

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emand for upgrading Tseminyu subdivision to district has been on for many years and it is time that the government took a serious look at the issue and decide on whether it is justified or not. The Rengmas are separated by artificial boundary between Nagaland(Eastern Rengmas) and Assam(Karbi Anglong Western Rengmas). In Nagaland, the Rengmas under present Tseminyu subdivision spread over 32 villages , number around 62,000, while in Assam, there are around 22,000 of them. Naga Hills District was created in 1866 by incorporating Rengma Hills with Samaguting (Chumoukedima) as its headquarters. All other bench courts established during the British rule, had already become districts except Tseminyu. Also, Rengmas have been placed in a very strange situation and which merit serious attention. First, Rengmas have been among the first who were involved with the Naga political movement. The first Naga flag was flown at Parashen in Rengma area in 1959.

After Nagaland became a state, the Rengmas were overlooked in the field of employment. Rengmas are not considered for job reservations and the reasons should only be on the basis of their being among the other advanced tribes. Some other tribes who were almost equal with Rengmas in literacy or employment, continue to enjoy job reservations. Today, some less advanced/backward tribes are way ahead of the Rengmas in terms of employment under the government . Another glaring instance is that even in terms of development, Tseminyu subdivision does not have even one college till today, over five decades after Nagaland’s statehood. This is perhaps among the worst example of neglect for a region that is hardly 30 miles away or an hour and half drive from the state capital Kohima. Many leaders both in the past and present have promised to do justice to the Rengmas but end up being mere lip service.

The subdivision which has over 62,000 people and 24,411 voters but only one assembly constituency; whereas only 6000 voters get to choose their elected member and in some, below 15,000 voters also choose their elected member. By this reckoning, Rengma tribe with 24,411 voters should have been given a minimum of at least two MLAs when the delimitation was done in the 70s. Rengmas have been peacefully asking for a district because they were among those at the forefront of Naga politics and also 73 years of creation of Tseminyu Bench Court in 1948. The demand for upgradation of Tseminyu subdivision to district grown louder since 2016. Recently Rengmas under the banner of Rengma Selo Zi (Rengma Youth Organisation) organised motor rally and later a 58 Km ‘Walkathon’ from Tseminyu town to the State capital, Kohima that culminated at Naga Solidarity Park (NSP) where a public reception was held on November 23. The event was participated by 73 people(representing 73 years of the creation of Tseminyu Bench Court) and 58 Km , representing statehood of Nagaland. The participants covered 53 km on foot after starting at 3 amfrom Tseminyu to Kohima. Today, some subdivisions having less than 15,000 people are being recommended for upgradation to district and Tseminyu subdivision with over 62,000 people will hopefully be among them and the wait for justice (since 1948 when the bench court established at Tseminyu) will be celebrated before New Year 2022.

DailyDevotion Direction of Focus

Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters…, so our eyes look to the Lord our God… —Psalm 123:2 This verse is a description of total reliance on God. Just as the eyes of a servant are riveted on his master, our eyes should be directed to and focused on God. This is how knowledge of His countenance is gained and how God reveals Himself to us (see Isaiah 53:1).

Our spiritual strength begins to be drained when we stop lifting our eyes to Him. Our stamina is sapped, not so much through external troubles surrounding us but through problems in our thinking. We wrongfully think, “I suppose I’ve been stretching myself a little too much, standing too tall and trying to look like God instead of being an ordinary humble person.” We have to realize that no effort can be too high.

For example, you came to a crisis in your life, took a stand for God, and even had the witness of the Spirit as a confirmation that what you did was right. But now, maybe weeks or years have gone by, and you are slowly coming to the conclusion— “Well, maybe what I did showed too much pride or was superficial. Was I taking a stand a bit too high for me?” Your “rational” friends come and say, “Don’t be silly. We knew when you first talked about this spiritual awakening that it was a passing impulse, that you couldn’t hold up under the strain.

And anyway, God doesn’t expect you to endure.” You respond by saying, “Well, I suppose I was expecting too much.” That sounds humble to say, but it means that your reliance on God is gone, and you are now relying on worldly opinion. The danger comes when, no longer relying on God, you neglect to focus your eyes on Him. Only when God brings you to a sudden stop will you realize that you have been the loser. Whenever there is a spiritual drain in your life, correct it immediately.

Realize that something has been coming between you and God, and change or remove it at once.

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No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent. ~ John Donne

NAGALAND POST, DIMAPUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Post-mortem

Growing in the light of the wisdom of my students I t has been many years since I have been engaged in academics.

Since I have developed this strange habit to introspect and retrospect I often wondered about my journey so far. Wondered how far I have succeeded as a teacher, whether I succeeded at all, I ask myself. Soon I reached to a divine realization that I actually have never ever been a teacher. Throughout my life I have been a student- a mad mad learner. Even when I was a practicing Advocate, I was a student. When I was teaching at one of the prestigious Law schools, I was a student. When I came to Nagaland, I was a student. Now, I am living in Nagaland, teaching at one of the most prestigious college, I am still a student.

I think, i don’t consider myself as a student not only just because of the innate desire to lear n, but also because there are teachers who have always been available at every walk of life. In Nagaland, my students have become my teachers and helped me grow as a human and also as an Academician. Every moment I spend with them turns out to be a learning moment which helps me realize the true nature of my own self.

I have been associated with the Political Science Department of Tetso College since June 2018. The experiences that I have gathered have been colourful. My students have mentored me to understand the Naga society in a better sense. When I landed here from Mumbai first as an Explorer and Adventurer then as a PhD Scholar and started exploring this world, my mind soon became clouded with questions. My research work remained dedicated to those questions and the result was a 500 plus pages PhD thesis which of course was never able to satisfy my quest for the truth. My journey as a

PhD scholar was disturbing, the layers and layers of realities revealed to me transformed my inner world completely, and I think such a transformation awakened the inner desire in me to come, work, live and settle in Nagaland which of course have given new meaning to my whole existence as a human being.

My students introduced me to complex squares of this great society which may be unknown to the outside world. Right from the colorful culture, delicious food, majestic mountains & dense forests, songs, dances to the dark world of corruption, tribalism, jealousy, power mongering, HIV-Drug-Tobacco & Alcohol Addiction, pathetic status of Government schools marred by proxy teachers, absence of women in state politics and village governance, hidden violence & atrocities against women, blind craze to become a Government Officer among the g raduates, broken infrastructure, shattered governance, materialism of religion & religious, silent suffering of Farmers, invisible Child labour, absenteeism in Government offices, Proxy employees, taxation, state apathy to the Eastern Nagas.

Students taught me to look at beyond what is often shown-“The Hornbill style Nagaland”. My broad chest becomes broader with pride with a thought that my students taught me about the real Nagaland without any hesitation or shame. This introduction to the world which is in dire need of ‘transformation’ shaped up my own relation with this land of warriors and glorious history. I am truly happy to have found ‘socially awakened’ students around me those who are willing to sacrifice anything to make our Nagaland a better place. I feel if we are going to attempt

to create something new, something better; then the first thing that we have to sacrifice is our ‘ignorance’.

Todays’ generation is well read and intellectual, they know who they are and what they are. Modern Naga generation knows what to expect from the world around them and their country at large. Todays’ generation know how to ask questions and find the answers. They know their rights and duties as well. Modern Naga generation have developed a cosmopolitan personality and outlook which is something extremely positive that I have observed.

In this regard I would love to quote a simple incident which still brings spark in my eyes. As usual I was gathering students nearby the parking area of Tetso and we were discussing about ‘Social evolution of man and the question of his identity’. After lots of debates, someone from the group asked a question about the state I was born in and how I see my own relation to it through the family or a community I was born in.

I never expected such an intelligent question which made me gone ‘mute’; because since my childhood I was raised in a free environment where cultural, community identity or religious identity did not have any presence.

We back at home, always considered ourselves as Indians, firstly and lastly, never thought of regional, social, linguistic or geographic identities. Seeing me smiling foolishly without saying anything, she made me listen her brief lecture on the history of Marathas (or Marrahttas as she pronounced) and Maharashtra and complained that I never tell them the stories of my state and culture. I was really impressed to see her wide knowledge and silently thanked her Parents and Teachers. Then thereafter, few days later,

some evening I got a beautiful gift from her, a symbol of union of identities – the Maratha/Marathi and the Naga- two stickers for my Motorcycle which I proudly exhibit.

Such experiences and incidents have given hopes to me. The unconditional acceptance of each other as humans, who encounters us in our life with or without the baggage of ‘identities’ is I think a social ‘wisdom’ that all of us should inculcate if we wish to see a peaceful, caring, just & fair and tolerant world. Also, there was another student who shared his dream with me to build a Church where ‘the way of Christ will be practiced by ALL’ irrespective of religious identities. He called Church of his imagination ‘The Freedom Church’. You see, how blessed I am.

I am surrounded by the students who teaches me so many things. I think such teachings and learning only helps us to evolve as a human being.

The education system in India needs to recognize the innate intelligence of every learner and the teachers should keep their ego aside and be ready to submit themselves before this intelligence. My Father always used to say that, “IN this UNIVERSE nobody can teach anything to anyone-but all can learn together”. I think, whole my life as an Academician I have been experiencing his words. In our home here, our own state of Nagaland, teachers have a huge responsibility on their shoulders. They should not forget that they are dealing with the students who are either first generation, second generation or in rare case third generation ‘COLLEGE’ going students- who are blessed with their own unique, innate intelligence and abilities. We, as teachers, should partner with our students to construct a dream for a better world.

I have been mocked, criticized by many all these years for my thoughts and ideas, their words occasionally hurt me as well, however I am still firm on my belief and will remain firm till my last breaththat together- the teachers and the students can build a better present and the best tomorrow. Needs and requirements of our Nagaland are different. We have long way to go and for that we need people who will pave the path with their wisdom, knowledge, sweat and tears for the future.

Nobody needs to become a leader to bring change. Nagaland does not need change but the transformation which is only possible when each one of us will learn to transform our own inner world. We speak about political problem or Naga political issue- yes we have to talk about it, but at the same time we must have a courage to talk about how lusty and greedy we have become, how corrupt we have become, how insensitive we have become, how inconsiderate we have become. We must also talk about the secrets that we never talk about. We never talk about why there should not be woman representatives in the village governance, we never talk about why tribal bodies of Men ALWAYS have to take final decision in every aspect of Naga life, we never talk about why we kept our women limited to Church and church organizations, we never talk about why women organizations does not have enough powers in their hands. We never talk about Marital Rapes. We never talk about Rape and Molestation. We never talk about cold silence & fear in the heart of girls and women who become victim of lust and suffer in the ‘hands of Powerful’ and are asked to keep their mouth shut by their own people in society. We talk about cultural security

for women in our Naga society, but never talk about their RIGHTS as a human.

TIME is like a River.

It flows. We all are bound to this ultimate Law of Time. Nothing remains constant in the worldneither you nor me, neither our beliefs and ideas nor our convictions or experiences. I may say, we all are victims and assailants of time. My students taught me the ‘Geometry of Change’ through their words, actions and dreams. They want to climb high, go up, up on top of the Mountains and jump from there into the unknown- but they cannot do that unless and until you the elders give them the WINGS OF FREEDOM- from the Past, the Present and the Future.

Let them create the world of their dream and they WILL. It does not matter whether I have my own ‘shelter’ here in Nagaland or not, but for sure I have home in the heart of my students who are striving to catch the ‘Rising Sun’.

The young generation is way powerful than we could ever imagine. They are way honest and dedicated like never before.

We need to produce more visionary and fearless architects of society- in the interest of our people- who are toiling in field, struggling in different corners of the country, surviving with a strength of a warrior and trying to be victorious in the battle of life. My students-my dear friends taught me that the new world is possible.

Has your Son, Daughter, Niece, Nephew, Grandson, Grand Daughter; YOUR student, taught you the same? IF YES, GIVE THEM THE WINGS OF FIRE to FLY and build a NEW NAGALAND. My Students taught me ‘courage’!

Dr. Aniruddha Babar Tetso College

Brahmaputra Dilemma: A Geopolitical Aspect of Water on Sino-Indian Relations

(From previous issue) The reading of this broadcast gives a clear idea of what could happen on a much larger scale, if this project is been carried out. Apparently, it is clear that a breach of the dam in Tibet or a sudden release of water during spells of heavy rain in China/Tibet can lead to floods in India’s northeastern region.

An emergency discharge would be disastrous if it coincides with the monsoon season in India.

Further, the plan a massive diversion of the river to China’s northwest would have even more devastating consequences.

Northeast India and Bangladesh would starve of their lifeline. Nutrient-rich sediments that enrich the soils of these regions would be held back in the reservoir.

With no more reaching the river’s delta, millions of people will be affected. A water war would ensue. Diversion of water will destabilize the biodiversity of the area in a big way. Reduction in the flow of the Brahmaputra will seriously affect the ecological needs. With the passage of time, this will result in deterioration of a healthy ecological balance, including loss of a plethora of plankton flora and fauna of the region. More than anything else, the diversion project along the Brahmaputra is likely to lead to a reduction in the nutrient-rich sediments in the basin. Experts believe that the flooding in the basin could become worse due to relentless silting. Both India and Bangladesh are likely to be seriously affected by the diversion project, as their agriculture and inland water transportation are heavily dependent on the river Brahmaputra.

Finally, the construction

activities as part of the Brahmaputra water diversion project will also pollute the water and thereby lead to many environmental, social and geological risks in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, India and Bangladesh.

This would threaten livelihoods, deplete fish species and destroy farmland, which is likely to lead to natural disasters and further degrade the fragile ecology of the region. All this might also cause conflict in the region – no matter whether the nature of such conflict is of high, medium or low intensity.

Implications on Sino-Indian Relations The water diversion project endanger the lives and livelihoods of millions of people residing in the area and those living downstream would be at the mercy of the Chinese as they would be able to flood or withhold the water supply downstream. The relations between India and China is driven, of course, by much more than water; and even water cannot be confidently said to be driving things relentlessly and unalterably in the direction of violent conflict between them. Still, China’s dire water circumstances, combined with its impressive economic strength, military power, and uniquely advantageous upper riparian position, give us little reason for optimism when it comes to the offer of generous river sharing agreements with lower riparian countries. India has expressed its serious concerns over China’s projects on the Brahmaputra. Tarun Gogoi, the former Chief Minister of Assam, recently stated that China’s attempt to divert the waters of the Brahmaputra would bring about an environmental disaster

and that it would have a negative impact on the economy of the state. Voices have also been raised in Arunachal Pradesh against the damming of the Brahmaputra, since it is likely to have a disastrous effect on the environment and economy of the Northeast.

The fact is that if the project is accomplished it will have menacing consequences for millions of people downstream. Their basic need for water and their survival would be endangered. A former Senior Vice President of World Bank Ismail Serageldin once said: “The next World War will be over water”. In this regard, Serageldin’s word appears to be true as far as Sino-Indian relations are concern. As diversion of water of the Brahmaputra away from India will worsen a situation that has remained tense since the 1962 Indo-China War (Arpi, 2003:150). Thus if Beijing is to go ahead with the Brahmaputra diversion project, it would practically mean a declaration of war against India.

The Way Forward The only solution seems to lie in bringing the matter to the negotiating table. If a river-water Treaty could be signed between India and Pakistan in the early sixties, why can’t a similar agreement be made between China, India and Bangladesh, in order to assure a decent life for all in the region? However, diversion of the Brahmaputra’s water to the parched Yellow river is an idea that China does not discuss in public, because the project implies environmental devastation of India’s northeastern plains and eastern Bangladesh, and would thus be akin to a declaration of water war on India and Bangladesh. Nevertheless,

in October 2013, China and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on trans-border Rivers, but it is more of an agreement on China’s specific commitment to providing hydrological information of the Yaluzangbu/ Brahmaputra in monsoon season than a comprehensive bilateral mechanism (See Huang, 2014:323). This, Memorandum of Understanding seems to be insufficient for the solution of the current water crisis between the two Asian giants. Currently, the most important international water law instrument is the 1997 U.N. Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational uses of International Watercourses.

Although the Convention has finally entered into force, neither China nor India is a party to the Convention. Part of the Convention, however, is considered customary international law (See Huang, 2014:323). It is desirable

that India being the downward repatriate state should initiate the steps for negotiation, bring China and Bangladesh to the discussion table, and chalk out the matter through International Water Law. China is, however, giving assurances that it would do nothing to affect the flow of the water from the rivers in Tibet to South Asia. The water crisis has added another realm of Sino-Indian rivalry in the 21st century. Thus, the Himalayan water problem is one of the ambiguities and therefore need to be taken seriously before it is too late and use it as one and the foremost trust building process between the two old foes.

(Concluded) Dr. Mhonthung Yanthan Asst. Professor & Head Department of Political Science St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama.

Email: mhonthung10@gmail. com

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COVID-19 precautions and the Hornbill festival

The much-awaited Hornbill Festival is taking place after a year and as much as I am excited, it is also safe to assume that the celebration this year should be done sensibly. Amidst the festival, the public must not forget that the pandemic is not over yet. Hence, it becomes paramount to stay protected and protect others. There is going to be so many people travelling from various places and in such crucial times, we should not merely gather in large numbers therefore, maintaining all the necessary precautions becomes imperative whether or not we are vaccinated.

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of words between TMC, Cong after Mamata meets PM, raises War Mamata invites PM to business meet issue of BSF’s jurisdiction

The Trinamool Congress supremo also discussed several issues related to West Bengal.

Indian Navy to commission INS Vela today

gurate the Bengal Global Business Summit which will be held in West Bengal in April next year.

“The way the TMC has been functioning for the last few months, it is quite clear that the TMC and Mamata Banerjee are acting as agents of the saffron camp. I had said earlier that she is the Trojan horse.

Now everything is crystal clear. They have compromised with the BJP to protect themselves from CBI and ED investigations in various graft cases,” Chowdhury said.

Echoing him, senior CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty said the people of West Bengal have realised how “the TMC has duped” them by projecting it as the alternative to the BJP.

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (AGENCIES): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy held a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday.

Following the meeting, Swamy laid speculations about him joining the Trinamool Congress to rest. “I was already with her (Mamata). There is no need for me to join the party,” he told reporters, reports The New Indian Express.

Later, he put out a tweet comparing Mamata to JP, Morarji Desai, Rajiv Gandhi, Chandrashekhar and other leaders, saying she shares their ‘rare quality’ of ‘meaning what they say and saying what they mean’.

The meeting took place at TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s official residence in Delhi

around 3.30 pm. Incidentally, on Tuesday, Swamy was in Kolkata, where he met West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.

S wa my, w h o wa s dropped from the BJP’s national executive committee last month, has praised the TMC supremo on many occasions in the past.

Most recently, he had criticised the Centre over its denial of nod to the West Bengal CM to visit Rome to attend a global peace conference in October.

He had also conveyed his “best wishes” to Mamata after she had sustained injuries to her leg while campaigning in Nandigram. The incident had sparked a war of words between the TMC and the BJP in the run-up to the Bengal assembly polls.

Centre must talk with farmers ‘You misinterpreted our order’: SC to Allahabad HC over pending issues, MSP: Malik MUMBAI, NOV 24 (PTI): Maharashtra cabinet minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on Wednesday demanded that the Centre start a dialogue at the earliest with protesting farmers to resolve their pending issues, including bringing a law on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agriculture products.

Addressing a press conference along with Congress’ state president Nana Patole, Malik also demanded compensation to farmers who died during the year-long protest outside Delhi against the three controversial agri-marketing laws which are now being repealed by the Centre.

The NCP and the Congress are part of the Shiv Sena-led MVA government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week announced that the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protest by farmers for the past year, will be repealed. Modi had insisted the laws were pro-farmers, but added the Centre could not convince a section of cultivators about their benefits.

“Unless a law to bring MSP is not passed, demands of the farmers will remain unfulfilled. At least 700 people have lost their lives due to wrong policies,” Malik said.

Dialogue is key to resolving any obstacle in democracy, the minister stressed.

“Dialogue (with farmers) was first initiated (by the government) in the beginning (of the protest last year). Then the protest was being bulldozed. Now, there is a unilateral announcement that some farmers could not be convinced (so the laws are being repealed).

“Was the laws made for farmers or a section of farmers. The way word-play is on is wrong,” Malik said.

He said the central government should show a desire to resolve the issue which was missing in the last 15 to 16 months.

Malik suggested taking the opposition into confidence on this contentious issue.

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally observed that the Allahabad High Court has misinterpreted its order by not creating magisterial courts for trying cases against MPs/MLAs, and instead allowing sessions courts to try such cases.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Surya Kant. told the high court’s counsel: “Don’t misinterpret our orders.

We know what our orders are. We allowed creation of magisterial courts..”

The Chief Justice further queried the counsel: “If you don’t create magisterial courts, and give the

cases to in-charge sessions judges, for how many years will the cases drag on? Was it our intention?”

The high court’s counsel contended before the top court that nearly 13,000 cases are pending in Uttar Pradesh against sitting and former MPs and MLAs and added that 63 special courts are there to try these cases.

The bench emphasised that its previous order was clear on the constitution of as many sessions courts and magisterial courts as required, and the high court had “misinterpreted our order”.

The high court’s counsel added that special courts were created at sessions level and not at magistrate level and it was done as per

the orders passed by the top court.

Citing the top court order on September 16 last year in advocate Ashwini Upadhyay matter, the bench said there is nothing in the order to indicate that this court wanted to transfer the cases triable by magistrates to sessions court by exercising powers under Article 142.

As the top court queried whether other states have created magistrate level courts to try these cases, senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, amicus curiae in the matter, informed that Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal, there is one magistrate designated as the special court for cases against MPs/

MLAs. The bench indicated that it is contemplating passing directions to the high courts and state governments to create special magistrate’s courts and to transfer the cases from sessions courts to magistrate’s courts, from the stage where the trial is over.

After hearing detailed arguments in the matter, the top court reserved its order.

The top court was hearing the applications filed by senior SP leader Azam Khan against the notification issued by the Allahabad High Court, by which cases triable by magistrates are transferred to the special court headed by an officer of the rank of additional sessions judge.

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M U M BA I , N OV 2 4 (PTI): The Indian Navy on Wednesday said it will commission INS Vela, its fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine under Project 75, on Thursday, an induction that will boost its combat capability.

Project 75 includes construction of six submarines of Scorpene design.

Three of these submarines - Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj - have already been commissioned.

“The Indian Navy’s fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine, INS Vela, is geared to get commissioned on 25th November 2021,” the Navy said in a statement.

The submarine has been built by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in collaboration with M/s Naval Group of France.

The previous avatar of INS Vela was commissioned on August 31, 1973 and it rendered yeoman service to the nation for 37 eventful years before being decommissioned on June 25, 2010.

The new ‘Vela’ is a potent man of war and is capable of offensive operations that span across the entire spectrum of maritime warfare, the statement said.

that the federal structure of the country should not be disturbed in any way.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Banerjee said that she invited the prime minister to inaugurate the Global Business Summit which would be held in West Bengal next

ness meet and accused the Congress of failing to fight against the BJP and surrendering before it.

“Everybody knows that if there is any party which can fight against the BJP, it’s the Congress.

So they have assigned the job to weaken and finish the Congress to the TMC. They (TMC) are carrying out their (BJP’s) orders.

But no one can finish the Congress in India. The understanding between the TMC and the BJP is evident from the chief minister’s invite to the prime minister. The TMC today stands exposed,” Chowdhury told reporters.

Speaking to the media after meeting Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, Banerjee said she invited the prime minister to inau-

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NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised the issue of the BSF’s territorial jurisdiction in the state, demanding that it be withdrawn.

She also told Modi

year. The chief minister said that she raised the issue of violence in Tripura in which TMC workers were allegedly assaulted by BJP workers.

On the upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls, she said, “If Akhilesh (Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav) needs our help, then we are ready to extend help.”

Banerjee also clarified that she did not seek time with anyone other than the prime minister, saying she understood that leaders are busy with the Punjab polls.

The TMC chief said that she will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar during her visit to Mumbai on November 30-December 1.

KO L K ATA , N OV 2 4 (PTI): A war of words broke out between the Congress and the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate a global business meet to be hosted by her government, with the grand old party claiming that the “understanding” between the two parties is now evident.

State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also alleged that the TMC and Banerjee are acting as agents of the saffron camp on a mission to destroy opposition unity and the Congress.

The TMC hit back saying it cannot be wrong to invite the prime minister to inaugurate a busi-

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(From p-1) Considering the gravity of the situation, they said the State power department sought the intervention of the Mokokchung district administration, which in turn sought the coop-eration of AWUMT to mediate with the landowner for resolving the matter.

Limanungsang and Jongpongtemjen claimed that the union had since been extending all-out cooperation to the authorities concerned on the matter, keeping in mind the people’s welfare. With the intervention of AWUMT, they said land issue was amicably settled with the landowner and the matter was approved by State Land Acquisition Authority (SLAA) on October 6, 2021, which was notified on November 3, 2021.

As such, they pointed out that AWUMT was eagerly hoping that PGCIL would resume its work immediately as the land issue

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Residential Area the same Hence, I shall use my name Old TEMJENLEMLA Showuba AO and Date of Birth 01/07/1951 shall be Price 26 Lakhs use in all my Official Documents and (No Broker) Correspondence from now onwards.

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(From p-1) bury the differences on October 22, 2021 with the intervention of WC, NNPGs convenor N Kitovi Zhimomi.

However, it said that “unfortunately” Akato himself chose to “defy and went ahead by announcing the split.” The NSCN (R) has, however, assured the Naga people and all tribal hohos that the group would never go against the wishes of the people and would abide by what “our people will command.” It hoped that “good sense prevail upon our friend Akato at this crucial hour.”

The support staff who are on the rolls of DRDAs may be absorbed by the appropriate line departments, in the district planning and monitoring body as per their qualification, the ministry stated.

In case of such fitment that may not be possible and not organic, they can be placed with the schemes s u c h a s M G N R E G S, PMAY, NSAP etc. as per their competence and qualification in suitable capabilities, the ministry stated.

It further said that the accounts of funds under DRDA scheme may be audited and the balance/unutilized amount with DRDAs as on March 31, 2022 reflected in audit reports may be transferred to Zila Parishads/Zila Councils or any other body, as the case may be and accounted for in subsequent releases.

KOHIMA, NOV 24 (NPN): The all new Celerio was launched at Seyie Auto showroom, here on Wednesday during a ceremony.

Special guest during the launching ceremony, assistant general manager of SBI, main branch Kohima, Besü Bosco, in a short speech congratulated team Seyie Auto.

He said Seyie Auto was one of their valued customers whose market share has been growing steadily over the years.

He disclosed that the current interest for car loans were at 7.25 and therefore was a good time for people to avail the opportunity.

He added that as part of festival offer, SBI has waived off processing fees for car loans uptil December 31, 2021.

He pointed out the demand for Maruti Suzuki cars was high and the company was also trying its best to meet the demands.

Some of the key features of the all new Celerio ZXI+ includes engine push Start-Stop button with smart

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(From p-1) The committee further urged the State government to officially declare the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) report pertaining to death of four persons in the firing incident on January 31, 2017. JCC declared that it would not accept the government decision to nominate advisory council members and conduct ULB election till Cabinet Sub-Committee decision for reviewing/amending the Nagaland Municipal Act and the JIC report were made public.

The committee leaders warned that if the government failed to consider their demands, they would initiate appropriate course of action till the rights and demands of Naga people were met. JCC claimed that Nagas had been given a special status in the form of Article 371(A) in the Constitution of India that empowered the Nagas to interpret this constitutional provision in accordance with their customs and traditions. Further it stated that apex Naga civil society organisations on February 7, 2017 had mandated and endorsed JCC to voice the opinion of Naga people against the application of Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 in the present form that would infringe upon the basic rights granted under Article 371(A).

juana is evident from the fact that it has asked the US government to legalise the sale of marijuana.

CAIT has demanded that the business model of Amazon and other e-commerce companies should be investigated in a timebound manner. While like the arrest of Aryan Khan in a drug case, the Amazon officials should also be arrested in the same way and a sedition case should be

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rules, otherwise prepare to tie their sack bed from India. Now the violation of laws and rules in e-commerce business will not be tolerated, CAIT said, adding that if no concrete action is taken immediately in this matter, then the traders of the country will organise -- ‘Bharat Vyapar Bandh’ to raise their voice.

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registered against Amazon for facilitating the sale of chemicals in the Pulwama attack.

CAIT has also said that since this issue has taken an inter-state shape, the Union Government should depute its agencies to investigate the case in a time-bound period and the guilty persons should be punished as per the law and till then the operations of Amazon portal should be kept suspended.

CAIT National President B.C. Bhartia and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that according to the information received on Tuesday, a person in Indore city of Madhya Pradesh lodged a complaint against Amazon to the Indore Collector in MP stating that his son had three months ago ordered poison through Amazon which was made available he committed suicide.

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NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): In view of some scary incidents in the country’s e-commerce business in the recent past, the US giant Amazon has facilitated the sale of -- marijuana illegally through its portal and banned chemicals in making bombs.

And now the incident of selling poison through the e-commerce portal of Amazon has shocked the Country. Making a strong protest against such activities of the Amazon, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Wednesday held protests in more than 1,200 cities in over 500 districts of different states of the country.

The protesters demonstrated the anger and resentment of the trading community by holding dharna and demonstration and warned Amazon that either they should make their business model according to the law and

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Nobel Peace laureate PM at battlefront: Ethiopia But a move to the front would follow the tradition of Ethiopian leaders including Emperor Haile Selassie and Emperor Yohannes IV, who was killed in battle in 1889, said Christopher Clapham, a retired professor associated with the University of Cambridge.

“It strikes me as a very traditional Ethiopian exertion of leadership,” Clapham said. “It might be necessary to rescue what looks like a very faltering Ethiopian military response.”

The Tigray forces, who had long dominated the national government before Abiy came to power, appear to have the momentum.

They’ve approached the capital of Addis Ababa in recent weeks with the aim of strengthening their negotiating position or simply forcing the prime minster to step down.

W h i l e u nu s u a l , a leader’s move to the front has occurred elsewhere in Africa, but at times with deadly results: Chad’s president, Idriss Deby Itno, was killed while battling rebels in April, according to the military.

“The situation is ex-

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tremely dangerous,” said Adem Abebe, researcher with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

“If (Abiy) gets hurt or killed, it’s not just the federal government that will collapse, the army will as well.” The prime minister announced earlier this week that he would go to the battlefront, saying that “this is a time when leading a country with martyrdom is needed.”

The de puty prime minister is handling the government’s day-to-day operations in the meantime, spokesman Legesse Tulu said Wednesday.

Abiy also invited Ethiopians to join him — the latest call for every able citizen in the country of more than

Chinese firms make beeline for mineral-rich mines in Afghanistan

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allowed to vote but are never elected to the highest office, democracy is not complete,” said Kakabaveh who is of Iranian Kurdish descent.

“There is something symbolic in this decision,” she added. “Feminism is always about girls and women being complete people who have the same opportunities as men and boys.” “I was really moved by what she said. She pinpointed exactly what I thought,” Andersson said after her appointment in parliament where she got a standing ovation and a bouquet of red roses.

“I have been elected Sweden’s first female prime minister and know what it means for girls in our country,” Andersson said.

In the 349-seat Riksdag, 117 lawmakers voted

The Karachi criminal who turned FBI spy NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): When condemning the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s valued secret agent Kamran Faridi, 57, to seven years in jail in December 2020, Judge Cathy Seibel of New Yorks Southern District Court described it as “perhaps the most difficult sentencing I have ever done”, Geo News reported.

The judge commented that the case carried facts, “unlike anything I think most of us have ever seen”.

She had reached that conclusion after learning the startling facts of the Karachi-born spy’s history, the report said.

Faridi’s “career” had started with hustling on the rough streets of Karachi, segued into major crimes, and then swerved towards a life of dangerous undercover operations for American secret services.

Kamran Faridi

He ultimately ran afoul of his handlers for issuing death threats to three former colleagues - his FBI supervisor, an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) officer, and his former FBI handler - in February 2020.

After his contract was suddenly revoked, Faridi emailed and texted multiple death threats on February 17 and 18, 2020, to his former FBI handlers.

The court heard that

Faridi had “felt betrayed” by the FBI because his wife, Kelly, had just been diagnosed with cancer, and news of his termination worsened the blow.

The US government also informed the court that Faridi had helped “enemies of the US” when he asked his wife to alert at least four or five suspects that they were under surveillance, the report added.

The judge said that

while she did agree that Faridi had obstructed the work of law enforcement, but: “the value of this defendant’s incredible work for the US is immense” and that “the work that Faridi did for the US is at the very top to me of valuable source work”.

T h e j u d ge a d d e d : “Even if the (US) government gave it the back of the hand, I don’t give it the back of the hand. Incredible work of immense value over many years, in the riskiest of circumstances, and, you know, I think it would be hard to understate (sic) the value of it.

“The benefit that the defendant gave this country is tremendous and the damage he did didn’t wipe it out completely, but it did a tremendous amount of harm.”

She sent him to jail for a seven-year term.

yes to Andersson, 174 rejected her appointment while 57 abstained and one lawmaker was absent.

Under the Swedish Constitution, prime ministers can be named and govern as long as a parliamentary majority — a minimum of 175 lawmakers — is not against them. Lofven has been leading the Swedish government in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed, something expected Friday. Andersson likely will form a two-party, minority government with her Social Democrats and the Green Party.

Andersson, 54, sought to secure the backing of the two smaller parties that supported Sweden’s previous center-left, minority government led by Lofven — the Left Party and the Center Party. Both abstained from voting against Andersson.

After days of talks, Andersson and the Left Party reached a deal to win the latter’s support. The deal focused on pensions, meaning a supplement of up to 1,000 kronor (USD 111) for about 700,000 pensioners on low incomes.

Iran using 2 bases for drone attacks: Israeli Def Min T E L AV I V, N OV 2 4 (IANS): Iran is using two bases to carry out maritime attacks using drones, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said.

His remarks were made in a conference at the Reichman University north of Tel Aviv, a few days before the resumption of the nuclear talks between the world powers and Iran on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, reports Xinhua news agency.

Gantz revealed that Iran has launched maritime drone attacks from two bases in Chabahar and Qeshm.

Drones are “one of the main tools” that Tehran is using, he noted, adding that the drones “are precise, and can reach strategic targets within a range of thousands of kilometres”.

Russia and Ukraine both step up Germany set for new govt that will end Merkel’s rule military alert with combat drills MOSCOW/KYIV, NOV 24 (AGENCIES): Russia staged military drills in the Black Sea, south of Ukraine, on Wednesday and said it needed to sharpen the combat-readiness of its conventional and nuclear forces because of heightened NATO activity near its borders.

Ukraine, which with its ally the United States has said it believes Russia may be preparing an invasion, staged exercises of its own near the border with Belarus.

The increase of military activity on both sides follows weeks of rising tension that have raised the risk of war between the two neighbours, even though Russia denies aggressive intent and Western intelligence sources have told

Reuters they do not see any invasion as imminent.

The United States and NATO have signalled their backing for Ukraine in ways that Moscow considers provocative, including through warship manoeuvres this month in the Black Sea and a delivery of U.S. patrol boats to the Ukrainian navy.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss told Reuters on Wednesday it would be “a grave mistake from Russia” to attack Ukraine.

Russian fighter planes and ships practiced repelling air attacks on naval bases and responding with air strikes during military drills on Wednesday in the Black Sea, Interfax reported.

Separately, the news agency quoted Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu as

saying the need for Russia to further develop its armed forces was dictated by “the complicated military and political conditions in the world and the growing activity of NATO countries near Russia’s borders”.

He said raising the armed forces’ capabilities, supporting the combat readiness of nuclear forces and strengthening the potential of non-nuclear deterrence were among the priorities.

Shoigu on Tuesday c o m p l a i n e d t h a t U. S. bombers had rehearsed a nuclear strike on Russia from two different directions earlier this month and complained that the planes had come too close the Russian border, drills the Pentagon said had adhered to international protocols.

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BERLIN, NOV 24 (AP): The three parties negotiating to form Germany’s next government will finalise and present their coalition agreement Wednesday, two of the prospective partners said. The deal paves the way for center-left leader Olaf Scholz to replace longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel in the coming weeks.

The center-left Social Democrats have been negotiating with the environmentalist Green party and the pro-business Free Democrats since narrowly win-

afternoon. If party members sign off on it, the three-way alliance — which has never yet been tried in a national government — will replace the current “grand coalition” of the country’s traditional big parties.

The Social Democrats have served as the junior partner to Merkel’s centerright Christian Democrats.

Merkel, who didn’t run for a fifth term, is expected to Angela Merkel receives flowers from Olaf Scholz as she arrives be succeeded by Scholz, 63, for the weekly government cabinet meeting on in Berlin. who has been her finance ning a national election on ties said the agreement will minister and vice chancellor Sept. 26. The latter two par- be presented on Wednesday since 2018.

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The Eastern Naga Students’ Federation felicitates Mr. Y. P. Chillio, former President (ENSF) for being appointed to the prestigious post as Non-Official independent Director on the Board of NALCO by the Government of India.

The Federation further wishes and prays to Almighty God to continue to bless him in all his future endeavour.

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The Japu Village Council and Japu Senso Mongdang with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Sentiyanger Pongen, S/o Lt. Er. Dangchet Pongen for being promoted to Additional Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.

The Council and the Senso Mongdang wish and pray for your great success in all future endeavours. May the Almighty grant good health and blessings to you and your family and continue to work for the progress of the people.

Mr. Lolen Pongen Mr. Kilangmeren Village Council Chairman President Japu Village Japu Senso Mongdang

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Hospital-Daily Market Taxi Union (H-DMTU), Wokha would like to extend our heartiest gratitude and thankfulness to the various departments, institutions and individuals who extended their unflinching support through financially and morally during road repairing organized on the 31st of Oct and 1st of Nov 2021.

The Union regret its inability to publish all names individually but prays that may Almighty God shower His blessings upon you all.

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The Kohima Dibuia Senso Telongjem would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to: 1. Shri. Imtiwapang Ao on his promotion to the post of Deputy Secretary, Government of Nagaland.

2. Mr. Akumjung Pongen for securing the most prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to pursue Post Graduate programme at the University of Oxford, England. He is the first from Nagaland to secure this prestigious International Scholarship.

The Union take immense pride on their great achievement and bringing high laurels to the Union. May the Almighty God bless them long life and success in their future endeavour.

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M A D R I D, N O V 2 4 (IANS): The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma is continuing unabated, without showingsigns of easing, scientists have said.

The volcano has been active for 66 days now, spewing lava and ash and generating earthquakes, reports Xinhua news agency.

Spain’s National Geographic Institute recorded 46 quakes between 12 midnight and 7.37 a.m. on Tuesday, with the most powerful jolts measuring 4.8 and 4.7 on the Richter scale.

On Monday, 95 quakes were recorded, the highest number since November 17, when over 300 temblors were registered. Monday also saw a fourth lava flow reach the sea, with the risk of an uncontrolled release of toxic gases that result when the hot lava meets the cooler saltwater of the Atlantic Ocean. Around 3,000 local residents have been ordered to remain indoors.

Lava now covers approximately 1,060 hectares of land on the island.

Over 2,500 buildings have been destroyed and around 7,000 people have had to be evacuated. A buildup of ash and dust from the volcano has forced the authorities to close the island’s airport. Flights to and from the island were cancelled over the weekend, and the situation is scheduled to be reassessed soon, the regional Canary Island carrier Binter reported.

For its part, China has also been pressuring the Taliban regime to rein in Uygur militants of the East Turkistan Islamic Movement, (ETIM) active in the volatile Xinjiang province.

Beijing has also announced USD 31 million aid for Afghanistan and sent 1,000 tonnes of food and materials to the country last week.

COPENHAGEN, NOV 24 (AP): Sweden’s parliament on Wednesday approved Magdalena Andersson as the country’s first female prime minister, tapping the finance minister who recently became the new leader of the Social Democratic party.

Andersson was tapped to replace Stefan Lofven as party leader and prime minister, roles he relinquished earlier this year.

The development marked a milestone for Sweden, viewed for decades as one of Europe’s most progressive countries when it comes to gender relations, but which had yet to have a woman in the top political post. Lofven’s government describes itself as feminist, putting equality between women and men at the heart of national and international work.

In a speech to parliament, Amineh Kakabaveh, an independent lawmaker who supported Andersson, noted that Sweden is currently celebrating the 100th anniversary of a decision to introduce universal and equal suffrage in the Scandinavian country. “If women are only

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The Lazami Village Council on behalf of the general public would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Nagaland State Ayush Mission Society under the leadership of Dr. S John, State Programme Officer and his team of doctors for conducting Free Medical Camp on 22nd Nov 2021.

We express our deepest gratitude to the team for the free distribution of Ayush Medicine and medical devices during the Medical Camp. Adding to that, we are grateful to the team for donating Desktop Set to the village. We look forward to co-operate and coordinate even in the days to come.

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China, which is coordinating its Afghanistan policy closely with Pakistan after the Taliban took over power in August, has kept its embassy open along with that of Pakistan and Russia and has stepped up campaign for its global recognition of the interim government headed by the Afghan militant group though it is yet to recognise the regime.

government broke into open conflict.

The Tigray forces have said they want Abiy out, among other demands.

Abiy’s government wants the Tigray forces, which it has designated as a terrorist group, to withdraw to their region as part of their conditions.

“Unless there is some kind of divine intervention, I don’t see any chance for a peaceful resolution through dialogue because the positions are highly polarized,” said Kassahun Berhanu, professor of political science at Addis Ababa University, who added he believed Abiy’s announcement about going to the front is “aimed at boosting popular morale.”

Millions of civilians are trapped and going hungry amid the fighting.

Ethiopia’s government has blockaded the Tigray region for several months, saying it fears that humanitarian aid will end up in the hands of fighters, while hundreds of thousands of people in the neighbouring Amhara and Afar regions are beyond the reach of significant aid as Tigray forces advance through those areas.

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BEIJING, NOV 24 (PTI): As China warmed up to the Taliban regime by stepping up humanitarian aid and diplomatic support for its global recognition, Chinese firms are busy exploring contracts to exploit resource-rich Afghanistan’s mineral deposits, official media here reported on Wednesday.

Representatives of several Chinese companies have arrived in Afghanistan on special visas and are conducting on-site inspections of potential lithium projects, while others have made contacts about such projects, Yu Minghui, director of the committee, which has been helping Chinese companies explore business opportunities in Afghanistan, told state-run Global Times.

110 million people to fight.

There have been reports of hurried military trainings and allegations of forced conscription in recent months, while analysts have warned that, with the military apparently weakened, ethnic-based militias are stepping up.

“He may be seriously considering becoming a martyr,” said the man who nominated Abiy for the Nobel, Awol Allo, a senior lecturer in law at Keele University in Britain.

Allo said the move fits with the prime minister’s view of himself and his sense that he was destined to lead. But he also didn’t rule out the possibility that Abiy may have simply left the capital for a safer location — not the front — and was directing the war from there.

U S e nvo y Je f f r e y Feltman told reporters on Tuesday that he fears that “nascent” progress in mediation efforts with the warring sides could be outpaced by the “alarming” military developments.

The war began in November 2020, when a growing political rift between the Tigray leaders and Abiy’s

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NAIROBI, NOV 24 (AP): Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister has gone to the battlefront to take charge in a yearlong war as rival fighters approach the capital, his government announced Wednesday.

State media showed no images of Abiy Ahmed, a 45-year-old former soldier, and his spokeswoman Billene Seyoum dismissed a request for details on his location as “incredible.”

He arrived at the front Tuesday, according to a government spokesman.

Tens of thousands of people have died in the war between Ethiopian federal and allied troops and fighters from the country’s Tigray region. The prospect of the ancient nation breaking apart has alarmed both Ethiopians and observers who fear what would happen to the often turbulent Horn of Africa at large.

Countries including France, Germany and Turkey have told their citizens to leave immediately.

Abiy’s trajectory from winning the Nobel just two years ago to now potentially heading into battle has shocked many.

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top nominee Jon Batiste’s ‘We Are’ album.

Jay-Z made his Grammy bow in 1999 with three nods, two from his classic “Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life’ album and one for his tagteam with Jermaine Dupri, ‘Money Ain’t a Thang’.

He won but did not attend the awards, later saying he “boycotted” them because fellow New Yorker DMX had not been nominated despite racking up two No. 1 albums in a year.

Jay, who turns 52 next month, has been nominated in 18 of the 22 Grammy years since then, even though his release schedule has slowed considerably over the past decade.

The Brooklyn native’s biggest Grammy-winning years were 2009, 2010 and 2012, when he took home three each.

Ironically, he won no trophies in his most-nomi-

nated year, 2017, when his ‘4:44’ album and related singles and video received eight total nods.

This did not improve his complicated relationship with the Grammys, and Jay-Z stated his opinion on the matter unequivocally in ‘Apesh**’, released the following year on his duet album with wife Beyonce, ‘Everything Is Love’.

The first of McCartney’s 18 wins came in 1964 with two as a member of the Beatles, who took Best New Artist as well as one for the song ‘A Hard Day’s Night’.

Next in line after Jones and Beyonce are Stevie Wonder and late classical conductor Georg Solti, tied with 74; and film-music maestros Henry Mancini and John Williams, tied with 72, none of whom have 2022 nominations.

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Vogue Entertainment Nagaland announces Miss Hornbill International

Vogue Entertainment Nagaland during the press conference. (NP)

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ogue Entertainment Nagaland (VEN) has announced the first edition of Miss Hornbill International to be held during the Hornbill Festival 2021.

This was announced during a press conference by managing director VEN, Dode Nakro at Crescent Inter national Hotel on Wednesday. Nakro informed that the Miss Hornbill International is set to launch a unique crown, having the touch of the Hornbill bird and the stature of the current 12 districts of Nagaland, which will be one of the substantial highlights of the mega event.

He said that VEN has

proposed the Tourism Department to be a partner organizer of the event. He informed that VEN is in the process of creating a website, where interested contestants between the ages of 18 to 26 years can apply. Nakro also stated that VEN would like to venture this new event here in Nagaland to create a wider platform not only for Nagas but for everyone across the globe, building relationships amongst regions and countries, thus making it an international event that would be open to participants beyond Nagaland and the Northeast.

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metabolic syndrome.

Researchers also found that the fasting group had increased levels of a substance called galectin-3.

Ryan Barry, DO, a cardiologist at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, told Healthline that it’s a key protein for the body that plays a part in many cellular processes.

Benjamin Horne, PhD, principal investigator of the study, said galectin-3 is associated with inflammatory responses, and higher levels could mean reduced health risks.

“In finding higher levels of galectin-3 in patients who fasted, these results provide an interesting mechanism potentially involved in helping reduce the risk of heart failure and diabetes,” he said in a statement.

Inf lammation and heart health Understanding what causes inflammation in the body has long been a focus of medical experts.

According to Minisha Sood, MD, an endocrinologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, reducing inflammation can improve the cardiovascular environment at a microscopic level.

“So when we think about cardiovascular risk, what are we really worried about?” Sood asked.

“We’re worried about the microenvironment on the blood vessels, and is there an environment that is favoring the deposition of unfavorable cholesterol molecules and the recruitment of the immune system because of inflammation into those areas.”

Sood explained that this could build up plaque in blood vessels, which may eventually rupture, causing a cardiovascular event.

“So, getting at the root of what could potentially improve inflammation is critical,” she noted.

For Mental Health Awareness month, join Taraji P. Henson, Jewel, Michelle Williams, and more in an honest conversation to bring the state of mental health in focus.

May reduce insulin resistance Other recent researchTrusted Source also finds IF is not only effective at reducing body weight and blood sugar levels, but also at reducing insulin resistance.

“Insulin is essentially the ‘key’ to open the door to let glucose (sugar) into our cells, where glucose is used to produce energy,” Barry said. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, glucose is unable to enter the cell and remains in the blood, he explained.

“The pancreas, which makes insulin, will try to make more insulin to get glucose out of the blood and into the cells,” Barry said.

“Eventually, our pancreas can’t keep up the increased insulin production, and blood sugar levels continue to increase.”

Bar r y war ned this could lead to inflammation and diabetes, conditions that affect many parts of the body and are associated with increased plaque buildup and risk of coronary artery disease.

Reducing the amount of time we eat is key According to Sood, a 12- to 13-hour fast is what our bodies are designed to do so the liver can clean itself out.

“Looking at how many hours during the day is one consuming calories, if it’s more than 12 or 11 hours, that time frame needs to be shortened,” she said.

This isn’t intermittent fasting or even time-restricted eating. It’s a natural period of time, such as between dinner and breakfast, when people are not eating.

Sood also explained that eating healthier fats, fewer refined sugars, and very little, if any, processed foods — as well as allowing our bodies to rest, repair, and restore during the overnight hours — are ways besides IF to maintain a healthy metabolism and reduce disease risk. “ Fe we r p r o c e s s e d foods and lowered intake of refined sugars is also to keep the burden low on our body for making insulin,” Sood said.

Intermittent fasting

versus time-restricted eating Sood explained that IF shouldn’t be confused with time-restricted eating.

“Intermittent fasting is technically a fast of 24 hours or more,” she said.

“And I just want to make the distinction between that and time-restricted feeding or time-restricted eating, which are fasts that are less than 24 hours.”

She confirmed that there are side effects associated with IF. They can include dizziness, low blood pressure, electrolyte abnormalities, and low blood sugar, especially if someone is on medication to lower their blood glucose or blood pressure.

“But for time-restricted eating, which in lay terms is sometimes called intermittent fasting when it’s really not, there are fewer side effects or risks because the fasting is a little bit less,” she explained.

The bottom line New research finds that fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week is associated with improved metabolic health.Experts say the body is designed to need a break from eating to rest and repair itself.

Cutting the amount of time we eat in the day helps that process.

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All Nagaland Jail Custodial Staff Welfare 3rd General Meeting

Members of All Nagaland Jail Custodial Staff Welfare (Office Bearers & Representatives) Dimapur: (19th Nov. 2021): 3rd General meeting of ANJCSW was held on 19th November at Central Jail, dimapur. Representatives from all district Jails of Nagaland attended the meeting, where various agendas regarding welfare of staff were discussed. A Resolution was unanimously agreed upon and adopted by the attending members for mutual co-operation in all aspects of our service and to extend assistance to any and all individual members in times of difficulties. New office bearers were set up for another term i.e 2021 to 2024.

Newly elected office bearers were :1) President- Shri. Lhiwekulo Kenye, 2) Vice President- Shri. Throchu, 3) General Secretary-Shri Sungjemyanger, 4) Joint Secretary-Shri Tiameren, 5) Finance Secretary-Smti. Aheno, and 6) Treasurer- Shri Wapang.

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We, the Satoi Village Students’ Union, extends our heartfelt congratulation to Mr. P Hukato Aye of Satoi village for getting promoted to SDO under Soil and Water Conservation Department, Zunheboto, Nagaland.

The union expresses gratitude to him for bringing laurels and honour, and further wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.

Viketo Niboli Aye General Secretary President SVSU SVSU

small study found that fasting for 24 hours had positive effects on health markers related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk. The study found that intermittent fasting didn’t improve cholesterol levels, but it did significantly improve markers for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

Experts say this may help some people, but that everyone should consult with their physician.

It’s a contentious topic: What makes up a healthy diet?

Researchers at the Intermountain Heart Institute decided to ask another question: Could it be a matter of how often we eat rather than how much?

Their study, published in European Heart Journal Open, followed 67 participants for 6 months. Each participant had at least one symptom of metabolic syndrome, such as obesity, or they had type 2 diabetes.

None were taking diabetes or statin medications.

All had elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

The small study found that fasting for 24-hour periods reduced insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome scores in the study participants.

Improved indicators of metabolic health Study participants were between 21 and 70 years old.

They were instructed to fast twice per week for 24 hours at a time for the first 4 weeks of the study, and then only once per week for the next 22 weeks.

A control group was allowed to eat whenever and whatever they wanted for the study period.

The findings suggest that intermittent fasting (IF) as it was practiced in this study didn’t improve cholesterol levels, but it did significantly improve markers for insulin resistance and

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apper-producer JayZ has become the most-nominated artiste in Grammy Awards history, with his three 2022 nominations pushing him to 83.

He had previously been tied with legendary producer/composer Quincy Jones at 80, reports variety.com.

Jay-Z, who last released an album in 2017, is nominated for guest appearances with rapper Kanye West and the late DMX. He currently has 23 wins.

Paul McCartney, previously tied for second place with Beyonce, gains two nods in the rock category and passes her and Jones for sole possession of the No. 2 spot with 81.

Neither Jones nor Beyonce are nominated for 2022 awards, although Q did write the liner notes for

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KHENSA SENSO TELONGJEM DIMAPUR FELICITATION

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The office of Khensa Senso Telongjem Dimapur would like to share our utmost appreciation and acknowledgement to Alingti Kichu, son of Rev. Wati Kichu and Alemsangla, for securing the highest marks ever secured by any Naga (504) and also crossing 500 marks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

May the Almighty God continue to bless you and your family in all your future endeavors.

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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema gets Thilixu FC lifts 2nd edition of DDFL trophy suspended jail term in sex tape trial Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): After battling for a total of 65 matches amongst 12 teams, Thilixu FC emerged as the champion of the second season of Okusa Toyota Dimapur District Football League 2021 (DDFL) trophy, after defeating Chümoukedima FC in the final match on Wednesday, here at Dimapur District Sports Complex (DDSC).

In a thrilling final match, both Thilixu FC and Chümoukedima FC failed to open their accounts in the regulated time which ended in a goal less draw. The winning team was decided via penalty shoot-out where Thilixu FC defeated Chümoukedima FC 4-3.

Minor commotion took place during the shoot-out when a player from Thilixu FC was allowed to shoot for the second time after his first kick was saved by Chümoukedima FC goal keeper.

It was assessed that the goal keeper crossed the goal line before the kick was made. The same

Thilixu FC celebrate with the trophy after winning the title on Wednesday. (NP) offence happened twice for the Chümoukedima FC keeper, where both his saves were disqualified due to the same offence. Both kickers managed to score in their second kicks.

The final match witnessed amazing turn out of supporters and football lovers at the sports complex.

The winning team walked away with a cash

prize of Rs. 2 lakhs with trophy and certificates, while the runners-up received a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh with trophy.

I n t h e i n d iv i d u a l awards, player of the season was awarded to Limakumzuk of Chümoukedima FC; Best Goal Keeper was Tonoka of Thilixu FC; top scorer was Shürüsal, 16 goals of Thilixu FC; best

manager was Ayeto Ayemi of Thilixu FC; and emerging player of the season was awarded to Mughahoto of Thilixu FC. Earlier, addressing the gathering as the special guest, SDO (Civil), Yanthungbemo Kikon stated that it was an encouraging site to witness many people, both young and old, to have gathered to witness and

support their team, and also the ideals of fair play and equal opportunities.

Kikon maintained that sports was an essential component of human resource development, and added that Nagas need to provide excellent opportunity to young and budding players, so as to develop sporting skills.

He added that one should try to learn the ability to accept defeat, to reflect and improve for next round and to have courage to try again.

He however maintained that the state lagged behind in sports, in respect to infrastructures, exposures, and providing guidance and support. He hoped that Nagas could pave way for youngsters to display their skills and also equip themselves for bigger goals and challenges, through such tournaments.

He further urged the organizing committee to continue taking such initiatives in the coming years which would positively impact and improve the standard in the field of sports, not only in Dimapur, but also the state as a whole.

VERSAILLES (FRANCE), NOV 24 (AGENCIES): France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term.

The Versailles court also fined him 75,000 euros ($84,170) and ordered him to pay former team mate Mathieu Valbuena 80,000 euros to cover legal costs and 150,000 euros in damages together with his three other co-accused.

Benzema’s lawyer said he would appeal against the verdict.

Benzema, who had denied any wrongdoing, was not in court. He is due to play for Real Madrid against Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol later in the day.

“This outcome in no way corresponds with the reality of events,” lawyer Antoine Vey told reporters afterwards. Real Madrid declined to comment.

Earlier this month, the president of the French Football Federation, Noel

Karim Benzema Le Graet, said Benzema would not be excluded from the national team were he to be convicted and given the suspended sentence prosecutors wanted.

“The coach will always be responsible for his selection and Benzema will not be left out because of an eventual judicial sanction,” Le Graet told Le Parisien.

Prosecutors had argued that Benzema had encouraged Valbuena to pay a suspected group of black-

mailers in order to keep the sexually explicit tape out of the public eye.

They said Valbuena received the first of several phone calls threatening to expose the tape in June 2015. Valbuena told the court it was clear the caller wanted money and that the blackmail attempt left him fearing for his career and place in the national squad.

Benzema was recruited by the alleged blackmailers to encourage Valbuena to pay as his teammate stalled, the prosecution had added.

Benzema had shown no goodwill to Valbuena and pretended to be have his best interests at heart, the judges said in their written ruling.

Benzema had “deliberately helped the authors of the attempted blackmail of Valbuena”, they added.

Benzema and Valbuena both lost their places in the national team in the wake of the scandal, dubbed the “sex tape affair”.

Benzema, 33, who has played more than 90 times for his country, was recalled to the France squad for this year’s European Championship.

Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu 3rd running badminton tourney held D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): Third Running Badminton Tournament, organised by the Dimapur Lizutomi Kuqhakulu (DLK) in aid of jubilee memorial hall cum office building, was held at Dimapur District Indoor Stadium on November 23, 2021.

According to the organisers, the tournament was played in three categories: men’s doubles, 85+ veterans and 95+ veterans.

In the men’s doubles, Anahito Ayemi and Ikato Assumi emerged as champions while Vitoka Awomi & Bokato Sumi and Tekaremba & Tongpangmeren Nagaland Sepaktakraw team both men and women entered quarter-finals in Imsong bagged first runthe ongoing 31 senior National Sepaktakraw Championship from November ner-up and second runnerup titles respectively.

21 to 25 at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab.

NRA’s shooter to represent Nagaland in 64th National Shooting Championship DIMAPUR, NOV 23 (NPN): Nagaland Rifle Association (NRA) has selected Krishna Wangsu to represent the state in the 64th National Shooting Championship Competition (NSCC) 2021 in small bore rifle events to be held at MP State Shooting Academy Shooting Range, Goregaon, Bhophal, Madhya Pradesh from November 25 to December 10.

A press release issued by NRA president, Merang Jamir stated that Vikou Metha will be the team manager/ coach. The shooter Krishna Wangsu is from Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Academy Khelo India Centre, NZST Colony, Dimapur. They have been permitted to carry the specific air weapons and pellets from Dimapur to Bhopal and return through air, train or road.

Organisers along with champions and runner-ups of DLK’s 3rd running badminton tournament.

Hekato Swu and Pikuto were adjudged champions in the 85+ veterans category while David Runsung & Wati Long-

kumer and Lipoktoshi Pongen & Samuel Pongen finished as first runner-up and second runner-up respectively.

In the 95+ veterans category, Saku Jamir and Wati Longkumer were declared champions while Ahoto Zhimo & Pikuto

Chishi and Arayi Swutha and Lima Longkumer secured first runner-up and second runner-up titles respectively.

Hazard still wants to succeed at Real: Courtois

MADRID, NOV 24 (AGENCIES): Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said forward Eden Hazard still wants to succeed at the club despite being hampered by injuries and poor form since arriving in 2019.

Belgium international Hazard, 30, joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for a reported 120 million euros ($134.94 million).

He scored four goals in 21 appearances in all competitions last season but has yet to find the net this campaign, having played 11 times so far.

Hazard has not started a game since their shock 2-1 Eden Hazard Champions League home loss “I have known Eden for to Sheriff Tiraspol in September and was not included in the a long time and know that his squad for Wednesday’s return dream was to play for Real Madrid. It’s a shame it hasn’t match in Moldova.

worked out yet as everyone would like it to,” Courtois said.

“I can see that he has got the desire, joy and he wants to help the team. He is looking to improve. It’s not easy to take back your best form when you haven’t played for the last two and a half years.

“He has showed in his entire career he is one of the best players in the world. He hasn’t been able to show it lately, but that talent is not gone and I am sure he will get back, so we cannot kill him believing he is an average player because he is not.”

Real Madrid top Champions League Group D with nine points from four games, two points ahead of Inter Milan with Sheriff a point further back in third.

Men’s volleyball tournament begins at Longsa village D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): The first edition of men’s volleyball tournament hosted by Falcon Club, Longsa Village under the theme “Smash Injustice” kicked off on November 24 at football ground Longsa Village, Wokha district.

Speaking at the inaugural programme, executive engineer (electrical), Er. Chonrothung Ezung, who graced the event as the special guest said sports renews the friendship bonding and brings unity and peace in society.

Stating that sports being a discipline platform, he encouraged the players and spectators to emulate good character, while calling upon the players to display their talents in a true sportsman spirit.

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Executive Engineer (electrical), Er. Chonrothung Ezung, delivering a speech at the launching event.

volleyball, Ezung said that the youth of the present generation need to inherit their senior players’ achievements and follow the footsteps and wished them to bring laurels to the village. Meanwhile, he also wished the rest of the participating teams a happy stay and called to exhibit their talent to the best.

He also informed the referees to perform their duties with fair and justice

without favouritism at the same time urged the players to abide by the decision of the referees, which to he feels is the best entertainment for the spectators.

He challenged the youths to be professionals in the field of sports and avoid intoxication and to have a stable mental health through sports. He also appealed the Falcon Club to continue conducting annual sports

events for it will provide a platform and identify young talents which would also bring unity in the society.

Organizing member, Y Zubemo briefed on the aims and objective of ‘Falcon Club’ in hoisting the first edition of Falcon Club Men’s Volleyball Tournament. He said that the main objective was to revive the society and kick-off all social evil and to encourage

the society to move forward through unity and peace. He also pointed out that sports can now be opted as a career for the youths and to have a better lifestyle, further urging the youths to be determined and dedicated and become professionals.

Meanwhile, he called the gathering to disseminate the message in eradicating social evil and injustice among one another and informed the players to smash injustice while exhibiting their talent. He maintained that through the small effort of hoisting the Men’s Volleyball tournament, it will bring a better tomorrow for which he called upon the gathering to encourage and assist the Falcon Club in the days to come.

Ten teams are vying for the coveted title at the first edition of men’s volleyball tournament.

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18th All Nagaland Inter District Odisha FC stun B’luru FC to seal historic win Volleyball tournament underway

VASCO, NOV 24 (AGENCIES): Two early goals in either half and a clean late strike ensured Odisha FC register a comfortable 3-1 win over Bengaluru FC, here in a 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Wednesday. Interestingly, this is the first time Odisha FC has beaten the Blues in the ISL. It was Javi Hernandez (3`, 51`) who led the charge for Odisha with a brace.

While he rode some luck for his first goal, the second was nothing short of breathtaking from just outside the box. Alan Costa (21`) scored one for Bengaluru as Sunil Chhetri failed to convert a penalty kick.

Aridai Suarez (90 + 4`) sealed the deal for Odisha with a sublime goal adding more sheen to the win.

Bengaluru left Cleiton Silva on the bench while young Roshan Singh was given a run out at right back. Odisha lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Kiko Ramirez’s Spanish influence evident.

It was a horrible start for India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who ventured out of his box in an attempt to clear a long

Odisha FC players celebrate after scoring against Bengaluru FC during the match.

punt from his counterpart Kamaljit Singh. A comedy of errors ensued as his mistimed clearance fell right for Javi Hernandez who lobbed the ball over the keeper and defenders into the net for Odisha to draw first blood.

Shell-shocked Bengaluru was still picking up the pieces after the opener when Jonathas, Odisha’s high-profile signing in the summer found Nandhaku-

mar Sekar with a one-two but the latter squandered the opportunity with a tame shot in the 12th minute.

Odisha captain Hector Rodas had nodded the ball out for a corner kick which Roshan swung in from his left foot. Brazilian defender Alan Costa made use of his towering physique to rise the highest and head the ball into the net for the equaliser.

The former champions looked comfortable after their goal as the Odisha defence, led by Rodas was tested on multiple occasions before half time but remained unscathed.

Five minutes into the second half, Jonathas was brought down by Udanta Singh on the edge of the box. Javi’s left foot freekick left the entire Bengaluru wall for dead, as the Bhubaneswar side restored the

Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth, Praneeth advance to second round

IPL 2022 likely to begin on April 2 in Chennai: Report

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Kidambi Srikanth

B Sai Praneeth

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): India’s double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and B Sai Praneeth advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Open in Bali on Wednesday.

According to information received here, Sindhu defeated Japan’s Aya Ohori 17-21, 21-17, 21-17, while Srikanth defeated HS Prannoy 21-15, 19-21, 21- 12 in a match that lasted for 56 minutes.

In another men’s singles match, World number 16 B Sai Praneeth clinched a 21-19, 21-18 win over

France’s Toma Junior Popov.

While Praneeth will next take on Christo Popov of France in the second round, Srikanth will meet the winner of the first-round clash between Tokyo Olympics gold medallist second seed Dane Victor Axelsen and Japan’s Koki Watanabe.

In the mixed doubles, India’s Dhruv Kapila and N Sikki Reddy bowed out following a 7-21, 12-21 defeat to Japan’s Kyohei Yamashita and Naru Shinoya.

In the women’s doubles, Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa went down 27-

29, 18-21 to the fifth-seeded Bulgarian duo of Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva.

In the second round, Sindhu will face Germany’s Yvonne Li, who edged past Turkish shuttler Neslihan Yigit 19-21, 23-21, 21-13.

The World No. 22 Ohori’s aggressive play caught Sindhu off guard as she conceded a 13-9 lead in the first game. However, using her experience, Sindhu rallied back to draw level at 15-15 and even took a one-point lead. But Ohori responded with four consecutive points and wrapped up the first game 21-17.

NEW DELHI, NOV 24 (IANS): The next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will be a tenteam affair, is likely to begin on April 2 in Chennai.

According to a Cricbuzz report, fixtures have not been finalised but the BCCI has internally conveyed to the key stakeholders that the board is planning to start IPL 2022 on April 2 in Chennai. Since the 15th edition of the cash-rich league will have 10 teams and 74 games in all, the BCCI has discussed internally that the length of the season will be for over 60 days. As a result, the final could be played in the first weekend of June. Notably, each team will have 14 league games with the current format of seven home and away games each retained. As CSK are the defending champions, Chepauk will be the obvious choice for the inaugural game but there is no formal decision whether their opponents will, again, be MI.

lead.

Cleiton Silva was called upon and won a penalty at the hour mark. Sunil Chhetri stepped up only to be denied by the keeper but the follow-through, which was netted by Cleiton, was disallowed as he encroached the box before the shot was taken.

Bengaluru kept on pressing for an equaliser but that was not to be.

Striker Prince Ibarra sliced a cross from Alan Costa over the bar as Sunil Chhetri struggled to mark his presence in the Odisha box.

It was then Spanish Aridai Suarez who piled on more misery on the Blues in the final minutes of the match with clinical strides and a deft touch to find the back of the net to seal the match for Odisha FC. Odisha, who finished bottom last season start their campaign with an encouraging victory while Bengaluru, who have 3 points from two games, would like to go to the drawing board and focus on their defense.

Thursday’s Match NorthEast United Vs Kerala Blasters Time: 7:30 pm

Special guest Abu Metha with organisers and host officials.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 4 (NPN): The 18th All Nagaland Inter- District Volleyball Tournament 2021 (Men & Women) under the aegis of Nagaland Volleyball Association (NVA) and hosted by Kohima District Volleyball Association (KDVA) got underway on Wednesday at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Gracing the inaugural function as the special guest, advisor to chief minister of Nagaland, Abu Metha, called for promotion of volleyball in the state. He said that volleyball ranked as top 5 most popular sports discipline in the world and

encouraged the sports department to re-look at the importance of volleyball discipline.

Altogether, seven districts- Tuensang, Mokokchung, Dimapur, Kohima, Longleng, Mon and Phek registered for the tournament.

The champions in both men and women category will receive Rs. 20,000 each while runners-up will get Rs. 10,000.

The best libero, best spiker and best setter will get Rs. 2,500 each in both men and women category.

During day-1 women’s volleyball, Kohima defeated

Mokokchung 25-22, 25-19; Mon beat Phek 25-21, 2523; Kohima beat Longleng 25-12, 25-12; and Phek beat Tuensang 25-12, 25-20.

For men’s volleyball, Kohima beat Mokokchung 19-25, 31-29, 25-16; Phek beat Longleng 25-19, 25-16; Dimapur beat Tuensang 26-24, 25-17; Kohima beat Longleng 25-19, 25-12; and Mokokchung beat Phek 2521, 25-15.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by SDO (C) Kohima and convenor host committee, Daniel R. Angami, NVA vice president Jacob Yanthan also spoke at the programme.

York Knicks down LeBron-less Lakers

NEW YORK, NOV 24 (AGENCIES): Evan Fournier scored 26 points to lead six New York Knicks in double figures Tuesday night, and the hosts squandered all of a 25-point lead before recovering to beat the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers 106-100.

Julius Randle had 20 points and 16 rebounds and Immanuel Quickley hit four key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter on his way to 14 points for New York.

Russell Westbrook had 18 points during the Lakers’ third-quarter surge and posted his fourth tripledouble of the season (31 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists). Anthony Davis, playing through a non-COVID illness, had 20 points as Los Angeles lost for the fourth time in five games.

James received the first suspension of his NBA career Monday night after he was ejected for committing a flagrant-2 foul on the Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart in the Lakers’ win one day earlier.

LA Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier (13).

Mavericks 112, Clippers 104 (OT) Luka Doncic returned from a three-game absence in style, scoring 26 points as Dallas earned an overtime victory at Los Angeles to end a three-game losing streak.

Doncic added nine rebounds and nine assists as he returned from both left knee and ankle sprains.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points for the Mavericks.

Reggie Jackson had 31

points while Paul George added 26 for the Clippers.

Los Angeles went on an 11-1 run over the final 1:29 of regulation to send the game into overtime, getting a 3-pointer from George to tie it 103-all at the buzzer. The Mavericks responded with a 7-0 run to open the extra period.

Trail Blazers 119, Nuggets 100 CJ McCollum scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 25 as Portland

notched an easy victory over visiting Denver.

Norman Powell recorded 15 points and three steals and Anfernee Simons added 14 points as Portland improved to 9-1 at home. Nassir Little contributed 13 points as the Trail Blazers completed a 4-0 homestand.

Jeff Green scored 24 points for the Nuggets, who lost their fifth straight contest. Monte Morris added 16 points for Denver.

Heat 100, Pistons 92 Tyler Herro poured in 31 points off the bench and Miami outscored host Detroit 33-16 in the fourth quarter.

Herro added eight rebounds and three assists.

The Heat’s Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo had 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists apiece, while Kyle Lowry supplied 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Jerami Grant led Detroit with 21 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Saddiq Bey contributed 15 points in a losing cause.

Man United, Chelsea advance in Champions League; Barcelona made to wait PARIS, NOV 24 (AP): Energized by a change of manager and another opportunistic finish by Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League with a game to spare.

Another newly appointed coach sill has work to do, though, to get Barcelona into the last 16.

United was led for the first time by Michael Carrick following the weekend firing of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and, just like his predecessor, the interim manager was left to be thankful for a goal by the Champions League’s record scorer.

Ronaldo produced a sublime lobbed finish to put United ahead against Villarreal on Tuesday and a 90th-minute strike by Jadon Sancho — his first goal since joining for $100 million in the offseason — sealed a 2-0 win to secure progress as the winner of Group F. Ronaldo has scored in all five group games so far, and now has a record-extending 140 Champions League goals in his career.

Another English team, defending champion Chelsea, also advanced on the back of a 4-0 win over already-qualified Juventus,

Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristiano Ronaldo.

which slumped to its heaviest ever loss in the Champions League.

With Liverpool also qualified and Manchester City likely to join them, the Premier League will again be well represented in the knockout stage.

Barcelona, now coached by former star midfielder Xavi Hernandez, has advanced from its group every season for almost two decades but a 0-0 draw at home to Benfica means the Spanish club might need to beat Bayern Munich in the final round of games to advance. All four teams in Group G are separated

by three points and could still qualify heading into their last games after wins for Lille and Sevilla over Salzburg and Wolfsburg, respectively.

Ronaldo delivers again

the crossbar to seal the win.

Carrick made a big call in his first game in charge by dropping playmaker Bruno Fernandes in a bid to set up in a more solid fashion and protect a defense that has been overrun this season. It led to a first clean sheet of the group stage.

More joy was to follow as Atalanta’s wild 3-3 draw at Young Boys meant United cannot be displaced as group leader courtesy of its superior head-to-head record against Villarreal, which is three points back in second place.

Atalanta, which is a

a historic rival, albeit one that has lost its aura following the departure of Lionel Messi and other big-name players amid financial problems.

Bayern had already qualified for the last 16 before its 2-1 win at Dynamo Kyiv and the result secured the German champions first place in the group.

Robert Lewandowski — with an overhead kick — and Kingsley Coman scored the goals for a threadbare Bayern squad missing nine players, with seven unavailable because Chelsea’s Reece James celebrates with teammates after scoring his side goals either they tested positive against Villarreal. for the coronavirus or were point further back, grabbed Kante went off in the least has a goal to show for unvaccinated and had contact with a positive case. a point thanks to Luis Mu- first half while Chilwell its efforts. riel’s 87th-minute free kick looked in agony as he was Lille top Nervy finish with his first touch after helped off the field in the Lille moved top of its Barcelona missed a coming on as a substitute. 71st. Chelsea and Juventus, who are tied on 12 points string of chances at the group after Canada striker Bittersweet for Chelsea with a game left to play, Camp Nou and stayed two Jonathan David scored his 12th goal of the season It was a bittersweet both started an American points ahead of Benfica. night for Chelsea manager in Christian Pulisic and If Barca fails to beat to seal a 1-0 win over SalThomas Tuchel.

Weston McKennie, respec- Bayern away, Benfica could zburg, which dropped a The thrashing of Ju- tively. They were two of six overtake the Spanish club point back in second.

Sevilla jumped into ventus, achieved courtesy Americans to start Tues- with a win at home to alof goals by academy gradu- day, a record in one night ready-eliminated Dynamo third place, above Wolfsates Trevoh Chalobah, of group play.

Kyiv. If they finish tied burg, with a 2-0 victory Reece James and Callum Zenit St. Petersburg is on points, Benfica would over the German team Hudson-Odoi as well as a assured of finishing third advance courtesy of their thanks to goals by Joan Jordán and Rafa Mir. fourth by substitute Timo and going into the Europa head-to-head record.

In the final games, Werner, was marred by League knockout stage afHelping Barca is the knee injuries to key players ter drawing 1-1 at Malmo, fact that Bayern has little to Wolfsburg hosts Lille and N’Golo Kante and Ben which will end the group play for — except, maybe, Salzburg is at home to Chilwell. stage in last place but at the chance to knock out Sevilla.

Ronaldo had already scored two winners and a late equalizer in the Champions League this season before his smartly taken go-ahead goal against Villarreal in the 78th minute, prompted by Fred winning the ball high up the field.

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